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Opportunity to donate blood next week

There is a community blood drive for American Red Cross 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Sunday, May 26 at the Landes Center in Valley Presbyterian Church. Every two seconds, someone in the United States …
town staff

Town of Paradise Valley rewrites Employee Handbook

The Town of Paradise Valley’s Employee Handbook will soon be updated to maintain clear delegation of authority from the town council to the town manager. When Director of Human Resources …
Slice of life

Paradise Valley resident opens Pizza to the Rescue

A new Phoenix pizzeria founded by a Paradise Valley resident offers restaurant-goers a special treat alongside their meal. Pizza to the Rescue is a new restaurant concept in the Valley that …
government

Final budget adopted by Town of Paradise Valley

Paradise Valley Town Council unanimously approved adoption of the final budget for fiscal year 2024-25 on May 9. It’s set at $45,679,447, which the Arizona Department of Revenue’s …
travel

Construction on Scottsdale Road starting May 13

A crack fill and micro seal project is scheduled on Scottsdale Road between Indian Bend Road and Gold Dust Avenue May 13–June 10. Crews will be working overnight from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. …
health

Learn from experts, earn credit at Franciscan Renewal Center’s Mental Health Summit

Hear from experts in the field about addiction, anxiety, suicide, multicultural mental health and more. Franciscan Renewal Center’s Mental Health Summit: Understanding Today’s …
SUSD

Scottsdale school celebrates A+ award

Desert Canyon Elementary School (DCES) held an official A+ School of Excellence ceremony on Friday, May 10. The Arizona Education Foundation’s A+ School of Excellence Award program …
government

Paradise Valley Town Council to add funding to police pension

Paradise Valley Town Council is considering investing a large lump sum into the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System by the end of the fiscal year. Investment bank Piper Sandler …
police

‘Dinner time’ burglaries slow after arrests made

The “dinner time” residential burglaries have drastically died down since March. The Town of Paradise Valley’s number of burglary incidents have gone back down to what it was …
business

Scottsdale home remodeling company achieves premier accreditation

TraVek, Inc., one of Arizona’s leading home remodeling companies, announced its accreditation by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. The NARI Accredited Remodeling Company …

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Opinions with Civility

Pain: Respect and civility at candidate forum

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the Eagle Society for organizing and hosting “A Conversation with The Candidates” on April 29. The turnout of Paradise Valley residents at …

Correction to May 6 letter regarding Tim La Sota

A letter ran online May 6 from Tim Dickman incorrectly stating Tim La Sota is the attorney who represented Kari Lake in her bid to overturn the last gubernatorial election. That letter has been …
Joe Smyth (Submitted photo)

Smyth: Civility over bedlam

Another reader expresses her concern about the Independent’s civility checklist for opinions, arguing that it can constrain free speech. I respectfully disagree.  There are plenty of …

Watson: We would be in good hands with Thomasson as mayor

As a Paradise Valley resident for over 37 years, I write to express my unwavering support for Anna Thomasson for mayor of Paradise Valley. With a successful business background and an unwavering …

Bengert: Is SUSD training the next generation of radical activists?

Over the past weeks, we have observed protests on college campuses across the nation. These events, which I believe are orchestrated and funded by external radical activists, have exploited the …
Entertainment & Things to Do
Fore the Future is set for May 18 at Talking Stick Golf Club.

Golf to support Valley Presbyterian Church, school, foundation

Residents are invited to For the Future, a golf scramble and lunch that supports Valley Presbyterian Church, Valley Day School, and Valley Presbyterian Foundation. For the Future is 7:30 …
Scuba "diving into friendship with God" is the theme of Valley Presbyterian Church Vacation Bible School this June.

Bible school, musical camp options at Valley Presbyterian Church

This summer, Valley Presbyterian Church is offering an extended day musical camp in addtion to its scuba-themed Vacation Bible School. Scuba VBS — for children three years old to those …
Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia Prado will be offering a Mother's Day brunch from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Enjoy brunch at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa for Mother's Day

This year, Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia has curated a brunch for Mother’s Day. Prado will be offering a Mother’s Day brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a wide …
Photo booth set up at OH Pool.

Start summer activities at these two resorts

Hotel Valley Ho and Mountain Shadows have summer happenings starting Memorial Day weekend. Hotel Valley Ho is located at 6850 E. Main Street, Scottsdale. Mountain Shadows is located at 5445 E. …
Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia is hosting a Cinco de Mayo fiesta 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 5.

Different ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in your town

A wide array of events for Cinco de Mayo that bring out the best of the Valley are happening this weekend May 3-5 in Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, Sun City and Surprise. There will be live …

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