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Husband and wife real estate duo, Jesse and Karen Herfel, have opened the fast-growing bar and entertainment concept’s first location in the area.

“While we are grateful for the water that will allow us to store for future years, we also have to ensure there is enough available storage to safely manage all this snow and rain. We also want to remind everyone to be safe around flooded roadways and be aware of the hazards of recreating on or near the rivers,” said Charlie Ester, manager of SRP Water Management.

Here in the Valley, residents can experience flash flooding and have little experience or knowledge of how to react. National Weather Service data shows that early 2023 has seen more rain in a few days than in six months of 2022. The rain is continuing into March and doesn’t seem to be slowing down.

Shuttles will pick-up and drop-off attendees from both the Queen Creek Recreation Annex and Desert Mountain Park parking areas. The shuttles will operate from 8:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday and are stroller friendly. Both parking and shuttles are free.

Founded in 1977, Hospice of the Valley is the leading provider of hospice care in Arizona and offers a full spectrum of services for those with chronic illnesses, including all stages of dementia. Last year, the agency cared for 23,000 patients and their families and provided $12 million in charity care — serving everyone in need, regardless of insurance or financial status.

All donations will be used for the group's "Spring Packing Party for the Troops" to support local military families and to assist local veterans. Blue Star Mothers has active members in Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Florence, Coolidge and Apache Junction. They serve Maricopa, Pinal and Pima counties and are always looking for new members.

While certain seasons may naturally boost our mood, there are ways to enhance our outlook all year. By prioritizing a healthy lifestyle, learning to live in the moment and indulging in our passions regularly, we can cultivate a positive outlook and enjoy life to the fullest.

Together, we can provide hope and healing to Arizona’s children for generations to come.

Students participating in the competition were judged on their recipe, taste, healthiness, kid-friendliness, originality, ease of preparation and plate presentation. Culinary prizes were awarded to the top three chefs and the first-prize winner competed in Sodexo’s national competition.