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Cholesterol itself is often mistakenly believed to be harmful, but it plays an important role in the body and acts as a precursor to vitamin D and many hormones.

EdRising is a national network of teacher leaders and teacher educators providing quality professional development for a career in education to dedicated aspiring educators. More than 3,000 students and educators attended the conference which focused on “Serving Our Community.”

Queen Creek’s downtown core extends from south of Victoria Lane along Ellsworth Road to the Queen Creek Wash and is bound on the west side by Ellsworth Loop Road. The heart of the downtown core, Ocotillo and Ellsworth roads, was the town’s first major intersection – including the town’s first traffic signal.

Celebrating its nine-year anniversary, the TOPS Queen Creek chapter invites anyone looking to lose weight to check out their support group. First meetings are free.

A recent report published by Point2, which studies housing and real estate trends, placed Phoenix at No. 13 for the top cities with listings over $1 million. So, what is causing this trend in the metro area?

Hospice of the Valley and its Supportive Care for Dementia program launched this student volunteer program in 2021 with a grant from the national Community Care Corps. The goal is to enhance quality of life for people living with early and moderate stages of dementia, and also to reduce caregiver burden.

The next parent presentation on "The Power of Words" will begin at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at Queen Creek High School, 22149 E. Ocotillo Road.  It is open to the public and QCPD will discuss with students and parents the power words can have and potential consequences.

To keep up with the growing demand of candy for the event, now through Sept 28, donate a bag of candy for your chance to win a Trunk or Treat VIP Experience, which includes four “no wait” trunk line wristbands, $20 carnival ticket voucher and one VIP parking pass. Receive one entry ticket for every one-pound bag of unopened, individually wrapped candy donated.

Bartlett Lake Marina caters to a broad spectrum of interests, whether individuals seek water-centric thrills, a respite in natural surroundings or the discovery of desert treasures. 

“Visitors in 2022 to national parks in Arizona spent $1,151,700,000 and supported 16,418 jobs in local communities,” said National Park Service Regional Director Kate Hammond. “Every park in the state offers unique experiences, from learning about history up-close to diverse outdoor recreational opportunities. There’s something for everyone to see and enjoy.”