Fred Dresser With the 30th season of PebbleCreek Softball now underway, let’s look back on how this game of softball got its start. A reporter for the Chicago Board of Trade named George Hancock is credited with inventing softball in 1887. That year, Hancock gathered with some friends at the Farragut Boat Club in Chicago…
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February 2025, Clubs & Classes
PebbleCreek Art Club – February 2025
2024 PebbleCreek Artist of the Year, Carol Burford The PebbleCreek Art Club is pleased to honor Carol Burford with the Artist of the Year Award for 2024. This prestigious award is based on the following criteria: the artist’s body of artwork is considered and reviewed, the artist must exhibit creative growth and consistent development of…
February 2025, Generals
State Parties – February 2025
Colorado Party Sold Out Jerry Maglio and Marilu Trainor In less than three days, the 2025 Colorado Party was sold out. “Pardi Gras ’25” will be held Feb. 27 in the PebbleCreek Tuscany Ballroom. Those revelers who registered will receive an email from the planning committee by early February informing them which table they will…
February 2025, Generals
Activities Office Events
Utah Ballroom Dance Company presents Ballroom Fever—Feb. 1 This 90-minute on stage production has both majestic and scintillating choreography performed by some of the top ballroom dancers in the world. Audiences will be treated to exciting Salsa, majestic Viennese Waltz, intense Spanish Paso Doble, lively Swing, and more! A theatrical sensation that everyone will love!…
February 2025, Features
PebbleCreek Residents Only Annual Mah Jongg Tournament
Come join us for a fun-filled day with your fellow PebbleCreek Mah Jongg players. This event will take place on Wednesday, March 26 from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. The entry fee is $60. We will serve muffins in the morning along with coffee, water, tea, and lemonade. The deadline for participating and a refundable cancellation…
February 2025, Front Page
Calling All Artist “Want-to-Be’s” for February 8 Art Club Open House
Emily Grotta Did you love drawing and painting when you were a child, but gave it up for more “serious” pursuits as you left high school? Do you think about trying your hand at art, but don’t know where to start? Are you curious about the differences among watercolor, oil, and acrylic paints? If so,…
February 2025, Generals
Cinema at Robson Reserve—Television Series, ‘The Chosen’
Bonnie Brown The popular television series “The Chosen,” returned with showings in the auditorium theater at Robson Reserve on Jan. 9. The series will continue the second Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. The Education Committee of PebbleCreek Community Church (PCCC) is pleased to continue to sponsor this series. During the summer months, Seasons…
February 2025, Generals
February Speaker Set for Men’s Christian Fellowship
Curt Zimmerman The Men’s Christian Fellowship of PebbleCreek (MCFPC) is making plans for its next meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 7:30 a.m. in the Tuscany Falls Chianti Room. The MCFPC meets the first Wednesday of each month (October through April) and all men of PC are welcome. Special guest will be Pastor Shelly Volk,…
February 2025, Generals
2025 Is Shaping Up to Be an Exciting Year for The Women’s Giving Circle!
Dana West The Women’s Giving Circle is proud to continue making a meaningful impact in the West Valley. On Jan. 23, over 60 women from PebbleCreek (PC) came together to pack 1,500 fabric bags with period products donated by our generous PC community. This effort would not have been possible without the ongoing support of…
February 2025, Generals
29th Annual Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival: Fostering Community, Unity, and Understanding
The 29th annual Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival (GPJFF) will run from Feb. 13 to March 2 at Harkins Theatres Arrowhead Fountains 18 in Peoria, as well as two other Harkins theaters in Scottsdale and Chandler. Showcasing 29 captivating films from around the globe in total, the six festival screenings at the Peoria location will…