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Public Works, PVPD engages community at Christ Church School's Vehicle Day

Paradise Valley Public Works Department made an appearance at the Christ Church School's Vehicle Day on Wednesday, April 17. The event showcased various vehicles from Public Works and other …
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PVPD dispatchers dress up for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

This week, Paradise Valley Police Department recognized its dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 14-20. Dispatchers are the unseen heroes behind emergency …
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Famous artist Rotraut offers private gallery tour to PV Arts Board

This week, PV Arts Board toured the Rotraut Gallery in Paradise Valley on Mockingbird Lane.  The gallery is for private viewings and not open to the public. Rotraut Klein-Moquay is an …
Junior Achievement

Scottsdale student receives Junior Achievement recognition

David Guo is making a difference at an early age through art. The Fountain Hills resident and junior at BASIS Scottsdale was one of the 18 student recipients of the Junior Achievement (JA) 18 …
Sustainability

Performance apparel brand joins REI in Phoenix

Just over a year since its online debut, the premium running brand ALWRLD recently joined forces with REI Paradise Valley as the first retailer to launch its dynamic apparel. Known for its …
election

Lawsuit filed against Town Council candidate Tim Dickman for insufficient signatures

Timothy Dickman has withdrawn as a candidate for Paradise Valley Town Council as of April 17 after being informed that Council Member Ellen Andeen was suing him in Maricopa County Superior Court with …
submission

Independent accepting photos for 2025 Arizona calendar

The Daily Independent at YourValley.net invites readers to submit photographs of desert landscapes, wildlife and prominent landmarks to be used in the 2025 Scenic Arizona calendar. These should be …
neighbors

New book set in 1930s Ukraine penned by Paradise Valley resident

This month, Peconic First Books announced the release of The Days Before Tomorrow , a debut novel by Mark Hass, a Paradise Valley resident, former journalist and Arizona State University professor. …
neighbors

Local church hires internationally experienced music director

Christ Church of the Ascension in Paradise Valley has appointed Tigran Buniatyan as music director for the parish. Buniatyan received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in organ and …
finance

State finalizes expenditure limitation for Town of Paradise Valley

The Town of Paradise Valley’s expenditure limitation was recently finalized for fiscal year 2024-25 at $45.679 million. The expenditure limitation is based on population calculated by the …

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Akerhielm: Responding to letter, "Climate panic movement not catching on"

Former Republican senator and physician Tom Patterson makes some good points in his letter. However, his true colors are revealed when he declares that going green will drive us into poverty based on …

Wilt: The importance of pedestrian safety

Thank you for the coverage of the importance of pedestrian safety last week. Like many in our community of Paradise Valley, I was devastated to read about the car accident that took John …

Tadayon: In opposition to pickleball courts in PV

In my view, having pickleball courts in backyard spaces isn't conducive to the essence of Paradise Valley. One of the key attractions of our area is its natural beauty — the chirping …

Erskine: Paradise Valley has a pickleball noise problem

I agree that there has to be some rules for pickleball courts in residential areas, as the sounds coming from the games are very loud and intrusive. It’s almost as bad as hearing leaf …

Goett: Gas-powered blowers are the real noise problem in PV

Apparently, there is a concern regarding noise that the wildly popular pickleball craze is creating. The town is seeking solutions to mitigate “all the noise” created by this game. …
Entertainment & Things to Do
Arcosanti, in Mayer, will host a two-day clay-pit firing workshop in April and May.

Learn how to do clay pit-firing at Arcosanti

Arcosanti will have two clay pit-firing weekend workshops this spring. The first workshop is Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21. The second runs from Saturday, May 18 to Sunday, May 19. …
At Paradise Valley United Methodist Church's celebration of Earth Day, attendees can recycle and learn about topics such as making a monarch sanctuary, composting and hydroponic gardening.

Paradise Valley church presents free Earth Day celebration

An Earth Day Celebration will be held at Paradise Valley United Methodist Church, 4455 E. Lincoln Drive, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Sunday, April 21. The event features 22 vendors and exhibitors, …
Valley Presbyterian Church is located at 6947 E. McDonald Drive, Paradise Valley.

Local church choir presents An Evening with Rodgers & Hammerstein

Valley Presbyterian Church’s Valley Singers and Chancel Choir will come together to perform some of the most popular chorus numbers of stage and screen, 4 p.m. Sunday, April 14 in the …
Living Greenhouse is where greenery meets grandeur at the 360-degree living greenhouse at the Maricopa County Home & Garden Show.

Maricopa County Home & Garden Show focused on flowers

The Maricopa County Home & Garden Show is introducing the Floral Showcase for the first time in Arizona at WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Friday, April 19 …
C.J. Milewski is a ceramicist at Cosanti Originals in Paradise Valley.

Cosanti introduces tile-making workshop in Paradise Valley

Cosanti Originals recently introduced tile-making as a new workshop for the community to enjoy as an afternoon hands-on activity. Offering a family-friendly learning experience, The Cosanti …

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