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Holi, the Festival of Colors, coming to Eastmark March 23

Holi, the Festival of Colors, coming to Eastmark March 23

The Indo-American Cultural Club expects over 1,000 people will attend this vibrant fusion of colors, culture and community spirit at Eastmark Great Park in east Mesa, near Queen Creek, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.
Friend of the Week: Handsome Boone is gentle, loves to snuggle

Friend of the Week: Handsome Boone is gentle, loves to snuggle

Boone is neutered, licensed, microchipped and current on all vaccinations. His adoption fee is $175. He is residing with one of Friends for Life Animal Rescue's amazing foster homes and will be available to meet at the adoption center on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or you may email Debbie@AzFriends.org to arrange a weekday meet and greet.
Celebrity chefs cook for Singletons Swing Into Spring March 23

Celebrity chefs cook for Singletons Swing Into Spring March 23

Emmy-nominated Chef Adrianne Calvo cooking for a cause at the fourth annual Singletons Swing Into Spring Social, to amplify fundraiser with "Maximum Flavor" for single-parent families affected by cancer.
ADOT: Weekend freeway travel advisory for Phoenix area March 22-25

ADOT: Weekend freeway travel advisory for Phoenix area March 22-25

Plan for closure of eastbound I-10 and southbound SR 143 in Phoenix. Consider alternate routes, including westbound Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) to eastbound I-10 to reach destinations, including Sky Harbor Airport. Loop 101 drivers also can consider using southbound 44th Street to reach the airport.
Queen Creek Family Market at Schnepf Farms March 23

Queen Creek Family Market at Schnepf Farms March 23

Support local artisans by shopping for unique gifts, home decor, vintage and repurposed items. The market features arts and crafts, soaps and candles, clothes and jewelry, kid items and more. There will be food booths/trucks along with a bounce house for kids and face painting.
Celebrating creativity, talent at MCC’s 10th annual Festival of the Arts March 21

Celebrating creativity, talent at MCC’s 10th annual Festival of the Arts March 21

This event is going on today and is free and open to the public. The Festival of the Arts features MCC’s DJ Program, student bands, live performances, food trucks and more than 50 student and community artists selling a wide variety of art and handmade items.
Combs’ commitment to responsible use of public tax dollars

Combs’ commitment to responsible use of public tax dollars

Every March, the Arizona Auditor General releases a report called “Arizona School District Spending,” which has been released annually since 2000. This report describes a detailed analysis of how traditional school districts spend their allocated funds.
Saddle up for Cave Creek Rodeo Days

Saddle up for Cave Creek Rodeo Days

The Cave Creek Rodeo attracts more than 12,000 people to the Cave Creek Memorial Arena during the weekend. Food, drink and vendors will be on hand and there will be plenty to see and do for the whole family.
Rotary Club of Queen Creek hosting second Rotary Run for Resilience 5K Run/Walk in support of teen mental wellness

Rotary Club of Queen Creek hosting second Rotary Run for Resilience 5K Run/Walk in support of teen mental wellness

The community event will be on Saturday, April 27 at Queen Creek's Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre. Registration is currently open to participants of all ages and abilities and the club is also actively seeking sponsorship partners for the event. One-hundred percent of the net proceeds will benefit Rotary Club of Queen Creek’s local programs designed to improve youth mental resilience in an effort to mitigate teen suicide.
Queen Creek Junior High 8th Grade Girls Basketball Team goes undefeated for season, wins championship

Queen Creek Junior High 8th Grade Girls Basketball Team goes undefeated for season, wins championship