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Nominations sought for Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame

Nominations sought for Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame

This year’s inductees will be honored at this summer’s annual Outdoor Hall of Fame Banquet.
Queen Creek named Recycling Municipality of the Year

Queen Creek named Recycling Municipality of the Year

Receives 2023 Recycling Excellence award from the Arizona Recycling Coalition during Earth Month
Bell Bank ends naming rights to Legacy Sports owned, operated park near Queen Creek

Bell Bank ends naming rights to Legacy Sports owned, operated park near Queen Creek

Bell Bank Park now named Legacy Park: Arizona’s Premiere Sports & Entertainment Complex
How to avoid gardening injuries this spring

How to avoid gardening injuries this spring

When I work in my yard, I prepare my body for the job by drinking coconut water. I will wear the proper clothes, which should be loose fitting. I will wear a hat to prevent sun damage. I will wear eye protection and gloves. I will also wear knee pads, which can be purchased from the local hardware store. I perform my weed pulling on my hands and knees and allow my back to be relaxed.
Junie B Jones jumps off page, onto stage at Valley Youth Theatre this month

Junie B Jones jumps off page, onto stage at Valley Youth Theatre this month

Based on four of the beloved books by Arizona’s own Barbra Park and written by Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich, “Junie B Jones the Musical” is delightful, with laughs for both kids and adults and songs that are filled with fun.
From victim to survivor: Local woman creates nonprofit to help other sexual assault survivors

From victim to survivor: Local woman creates nonprofit to help other sexual assault survivors

Gentle Touch of Comfort is a local nonprofit that donates blankets to sexual assault survivors. They partnered with Banner Health in February and donated 20 blankets to patients in the hospital. The goal is to donate enough blankets every month to cover their caseload of sexual assault victims.
QCUSD hosting dangers of fentanyl presentation April 11

QCUSD hosting dangers of fentanyl presentation April 11

Synthetic opioids like fentanyl claim more than 150 lives every day in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And the Drug Enforcement Administration reports that a recent study of fake prescription drugs revealed that 6 out of 10 pills analyzed contained potentially lethal amounts of fentanyl.
QCFMD reminds everyone to be safe around water as weather heats up

QCFMD reminds everyone to be safe around water as weather heats up

We all know that cooling off in a pool may be one way to beat the heat. Always make sure to know and practice the ABCDs of water safety: Adult supervision, Barriers between children and water, Classes in CPR for adults and swim lessons for children, and Devices near water including rescue rings, hooks and life jackets.
National Submarine Day celebration in Phoenix April 11

National Submarine Day celebration in Phoenix April 11

National Submarine Day was created to honor the U.S. Navy’s first modern commissioned submarine. The USS Phoenix (SSN-702) was a Cold War nuclear attack submarine and was in active service from 1981 to 1998. Parts of the submarine (the diving planes, rudder and conning tower) have been preserved and loaned to the City of Phoenix by the U.S. Navy to create a museum monument.
AAA Arizona creates comprehensive guide for potential EV buyers

AAA Arizona creates comprehensive guide for potential EV buyers

Navigate a growing used EV market with AAA. To help consumers make an informed decision, AAA Arizona created a comprehensive guide for potential EV buyers that includes an extensive checklist of things to know before going electric.