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New gift shops opening this week at Schnepf Farms

New gift shops opening this week at Schnepf Farms

"We continue to hire incredible people to our farm family and Denine Pauley is one of them. She's our new merchandise manager and is responsible for making our little shops come to life on the promenade," said Carrie Schnepf. "With the Agritainment Park opening this weekend, we will be premiering our new gift shops she's been busy working on."
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Schnepf Farms Agritainment Park March 10-April 3 offers spring break fun for everyone

Schnepf Farms Agritainment Park March 10-April 3 offers spring break fun for everyone

"People can go online and sign up for the talent show and that's their free ticket to get in the park and compete in our very own 'Arizona's Got Talent,'" Carrie Schnepf said. "We just want to let people know that they can still come to the farm during our regular hours Thursday through Sunday to go to our bakery and visit the animals."
Friend of the Week: Velvet Elvis is no hound dog, loves his toys

Friend of the Week: Velvet Elvis is no hound dog, loves his toys

Velvet Elvis is currently living at Friends for Life Animal Rescue's adoption center, 952 W. Melody Ave. in Gilbert.
NASCAR Foundation, Kaulig Racing bring Speediatrics Fun Day Festival to Phoenix Raceway

NASCAR Foundation, Kaulig Racing bring Speediatrics Fun Day Festival to Phoenix Raceway

“The Speediatrics Fun Day Festival has continued to grow over the last six years into a meaningful program that introduces kids to the sport of NASCAR while inspiring them to live a healthy lifestyle,” said Mike Helton, NASCAR Foundation chairman.
Outside pop-up roller rink March 10-21 near Gilbert Water Tower Plaza

Outside pop-up roller rink March 10-21 near Gilbert Water Tower Plaza

The outside Let the Good Times Roll event will be next to Gilbert Water Tower Plaza and will feature music and themed skate nights so you can dress the part.
3rd Annual Florence Music Festival March 11-12

3rd Annual Florence Music Festival March 11-12

The Florence Music Festival is at Territory Square, 174 W. 1st St.
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Queen Creek PD participates in Read Across America Day

Queen Creek PD participates in Read Across America Day

Brice said he chose to read "The Sneetches" to highlight why we should celebrate the differences among all of us.
Life expectancy fell a ‘shocking’ 1.8 years in 2020; COVID not sole culprit

Life expectancy fell a ‘shocking’ 1.8 years in 2020; COVID not sole culprit

For Arizona, 2020 life expectancy numbers are not expected to be available until later this year. But life expectancy in the state had been declining for several years, falling from 79.6 years in 2014 to match the national rate of 78.8 years in 2019, the latest year for which CDC numbers are available.