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ADOT: Don’t bust your bracket over Final Four traffic this weekend in the Phoenix area

ADOT: Don’t bust your bracket over Final Four traffic this weekend in the Phoenix area

Plan for busier freeway conditions at times for various events this weekend. While no full freeway closures are scheduled for improvement projects in downtown Phoenix and West Valley areas as NCAA Final Four events take place, a limited number of ramp closures are scheduled in other Valley locations this weekend, including westbound I-10 ramp to eastbound US 60 (Superstition Freeway) near the Broadway Curve.
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Friend of the Week: MacIntosh is a big snuggler who loves neck scratches

Friend of the Week: MacIntosh is a big snuggler who loves neck scratches

MacIntosh is residing at Friends for Life's adoption center, located at 952 W. Melody Ave. in Gilbert. He is neutered, licensed, microchipped and current on vacations. His adoption fee is $50. 
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Free pet adoptions through April 7 at AAWL

Free pet adoptions through April 7 at AAWL

This is made possible through BISSELL Pet Foundation’s “Empty the Shelters” initiative.
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Valley native to make debut at NHRA Drag Racing Series April 5-7

Valley native to make debut at NHRA Drag Racing Series April 5-7

Pilot and team owner Travis Shumake is participating in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series this weekend in Chandler. He a second-generation drag racer and son of NHRA Funny Car champion Tripp Shumake and Arizona Drag Racing Hall of Fame member Susie Shumake. He looks to continue blazing a trail as the first openly gay driver to compete at the top level of any American racing league.
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Archaeology Mini Expo April 6 at San Tan Historical Society Museum

Archaeology Mini Expo April 6 at San Tan Historical Society Museum

This will be a hands-on setting and the museum will be open so you can learn all about the original schoolhouse in Queen Creek while also getting free hands-on learning and demonstrations pertaining to local archeology and history.
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Maricopa County Fair returns April 5-7 & April 11-14

Maricopa County Fair returns April 5-7 & April 11-14

The fair offers everything from monster trucks to sea lions, over 35 rides, tasty fair food, livestock and entertainment stretched over two weeks.
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Chosen Warrior Community Health 5K Walk in Queen Creek April 6

Chosen Warrior Community Health 5K Walk in Queen Creek April 6

For a seamless event experience, participants are instructed to enter Schnepf Farms through the southern service gate off Rittenhouse and Combs roads for check-in this Saturday.
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Final Four weekend events at Wild Horse Pass

Final Four weekend events at Wild Horse Pass

In addition to the Chandler events, former NBA and NCAA legend Mike Bibby is bringing his viral sneaker collection pop-up display all weekend.
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Provision to host Amaro-themed Cocktail Mixology Class April 6

Provision to host Amaro-themed Cocktail Mixology Class April 6

This fun and informal class will transport guests into the world of Amaro, courtesy of Provision Bar Manager David Royer. During the event, Royer will guide guests through some popular Amari and show guests how to turn them into some incredible cocktails.
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Queen Creek's free Cardboard Box Car 'Drive-in' Movie April 5

Queen Creek's free Cardboard Box Car 'Drive-in' Movie April 5

Queen Creek's Environmental Services Division will host a movie at Founders’ Park, located at 22407 S. Ellsworth Road. Residents are encouraged to bring “box cars” made from cardboard and other recyclable materials in honor of Earth Month. Residents are encouraged to use the hashtag #QCEarthMonth as they post their Earth Month activities on social media.
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