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Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center contest raises over $19K, names mountain lion cubs

Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center contest raises over $19K, names mountain lion cubs

A total of 3,852 votes were cast by 423 generous donors, who each made a monetary donation to cast a vote. The names Echo and Dash received 2,166 votes, while Alpine and Apache came in second at 858 votes and, close behind, were Zion and Bryce with 828 votes.
State Farm, AZ Cardinals, Boys & Girls Club team up for Sept. 28 Believe in AZ Kids Day

State Farm, AZ Cardinals, Boys & Girls Club team up for Sept. 28 Believe in AZ Kids Day

State Farm partnered with the Boys and Girls Club of the Valley through its DIY STEM program. Dozens of State Farm employees, alongside the Arizona Cardinals Cheerleaders, visited the Boys and Girls Club in Gilbert recently to volunteer and help students with the program.
Movement Disorders Foundation plans educational seminar for Sept. 23

Movement Disorders Foundation plans educational seminar for Sept. 23

This educational hybrid event will take place at the Fountain Hills Community Center and will be streamed via Zoom Webinar and Facebook Live.
What does Phoenix leaving Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority mean for Queen Creek?

What does Phoenix leaving Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority mean for Queen Creek?

Queen Creek Vice Mayor Jeff Brown said Phoenix’s departure to allow their city to focus more on Sky Harbor is going to prove beneficial for Queen Creek after June 2024 because it will result in a greater ownership percentage of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport.
MCCCD receives HLC accreditation for RN to BSN baccalaureate degree

MCCCD receives HLC accreditation for RN to BSN baccalaureate degree

"As Arizona faces a nurse shortage, our newest bachelor's degree is a step in the right direction that will help mitigate this critical workforce shortage in the healthcare industry," said Maricopa County Community College District Chancellor Dr. Steven R. Gonzales.
San Tan Valley Advisory Council to host Sept. 21 community education presentation

San Tan Valley Advisory Council to host Sept. 21 community education presentation

Everyone from the community and neighboring areas are invited and encouraged to attend the "Let’s Talk San Tan Valley" educational session on an initiative to incorporate San Tan Valley.
Mom, Interrupted: The light at the end of the tunnel is not a train

Mom, Interrupted: The light at the end of the tunnel is not a train

In the end, I was slightly hungry for half a day, uncomfortable for a total of 90 minutes, and embarrassed for zero minutes. I will feel good that I took care of this vital step for another five years, until I do it again.
Queen Creek Unified School District hosts monthly job fairs

Queen Creek Unified School District hosts monthly job fairs

Last month's first job fair of the 2023-2024 school year had 30 job seekers in attendance at the QCUSD office. The next job fair will be on Wednesday, Sept. 27.
TD SYNNEX 'Shares the Magic' with House of Refuge

TD SYNNEX 'Shares the Magic' with House of Refuge

Since 1996, House of Refuge, Inc. has provided families in crisis a proven path out of homelessness. Proceeds of this inaugural fundraiser will provide essential on-site social services – including special youth enrichment programming – while families reside in a peaceful neighborhood setting.
Things to do: Sample award-winning Arizona wines at 14th annual Sedona Winefest

Things to do: Sample award-winning Arizona wines at 14th annual Sedona Winefest

The Sept. 23-24 celebration will not only include Arizona wineries, but also live music, food trucks and artisan vendors set amongst the area’s famous red rocks.