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Pedal Haus Brewery’s 4th Valley location set to open this fall

Pedal Haus Brewery’s 4th Valley location set to open this fall

Local award-winning brewery to open in downtown Mesa in the former iconic Pit Stop autobody shop space. This will be the fourth Pedal Haus Brewery for founder Julian Wright and the first Pedal Haus location to offer its renowned beers in cans available for takeout.
Things to do: Drift & Drags at Firebird Motorsports Park June 22

Things to do: Drift & Drags at Firebird Motorsports Park June 22

A thrilling raceway experience, Drift & Drags offers an opportunity for participants to either bring their own vehicles to drift/drag or be viewers of the event. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. tonight and the track will be hot from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Firebird Motorsports Park in nearby Chandler.
Things to do: 'Science With A TWIST: Cowboys vs Aliens!' at Science Center June 21

Things to do: 'Science With A TWIST: Cowboys vs Aliens!' at Science Center June 21

Beginning at 6 p.m., guests 21 and over are invited to join the Science Center and choose a side: cowboys, aliens or both. From debunking alien sightings to learning the science behind lassoing, this funky frontier has it all.
Friend of the Week: Darling Delphine is active, curious, loves people

Friend of the Week: Darling Delphine is active, curious, loves people

She also loves to chase electronic bugs or mice, and she enjoys being held or carried.
ADOT: Weekend freeway travel advisory for the Phoenix area June 21-24

ADOT: Weekend freeway travel advisory for the Phoenix area June 21-24

Eastbound Interstate 10 near Sky Harbor Airport closed between State Route 51 and US 60, along with other restrictions set.
Eastmark High's Bryson Nielsen takes 6th nationally in 800 meters at 2024 Nike Outdoor Nationals

Eastmark High's Bryson Nielsen takes 6th nationally in 800 meters at 2024 Nike Outdoor Nationals

Nielsen, a junior at the Queen Creek Unified high school, has quickly become one of Arizona's top track and field athletes and it showed at the 2024 Nike Outdoor Nationals and USA Track & Field U20 Outdoor Championships June 12-15 at the University of Oregon's Hayward Field in Eugene, where he turned in a personal best time of 1:51.30 in his heat of the GARMIN 800-meter championship. That time has him getting closer to making state history for the 800m.
QCPD: Breaking investigation update on May 5 reported jogger attack

QCPD: Breaking investigation update on May 5 reported jogger attack

Based on the totality of the facts and evidence gathered during the investigation, today (June 20), the female subject was taken into custody, and charges of identity theft, false reporting and harassment (domestic violence) will be forwarded to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office.
Record Independence Day travel expected to draw millions

Record Independence Day travel expected to draw millions

More than 1.5 million Arizonans expected to travel this Fourth of July. “Arizonans are opting to take longer trips with Independence Day falling on a Thursday,” said Brian Ng, senior vice president of membership and travel marketing for AAA Arizona. “This further fuels summer travel demand that is showing no signs of slowing down.”
Free shade trees: Registration now open for SRP’s summer 2024 Shade Tree Program workshops

Free shade trees: Registration now open for SRP’s summer 2024 Shade Tree Program workshops

East Valley's utility provider Salt River Project recently concluded its Shade Tree Program for the spring season, distributing over 5,000 trees to more than 2,500 customers. More than 62,000 trees have been distributed through the program since it launched in 2012.
Local nonprofit opens submissions for music scholarship

Local nonprofit opens submissions for music scholarship

Interested candidates should apply by July 15 on the Keli May Foundation’s website. The scholarship was created to support talented musicians who are making a positive impact in their community through music. Two deserving recipients will receive a $500 cash award intended to go towards music education and equipment costs. There are no age or education requirements and no fees to apply to this scholarship opportunity.