David Zapatka The Seattle Mariners hosted “Pickleball Night” on Sept. 10. Group tickets helped raise money for the Seattle Metro Pickleball Association. Valley resident and Seattle native, Riley Newman, threw out the first pitch for his hometown team. Riley grew up a Mariners fan, and this was a dream come true for him. Riley is…
JoAnne Gaudioso As the seasons change, we are reminded everywhere to take important steps to enhance our body’s ability to protect itself. Doctors and pharmacies remind us it is time to update our vaccinations with booster shots and get our flu shots. When the immune system is compromised, the risk of getting sick increases significantly.…
Ross Dunfee The thought of independence for the 13 English colonies was revolting to the mother country and the colonies knew that they had to band together to obtain their freedom, and they did. The First Continental Congress convened and concluded at Carpenters’ Hall in Philadelphia, Penn., Sept. 5 to Oct. 26, 1774. Their primary…
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Holiday travel soon will be in full swing at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and being prepared for the expected surge in passengers can be easy and simple. America’s Friendliest Airport® recommends travelers get to the airport at least two hours prior to flight departure, and three hours if you’re…
Be on the lookout for the Cash Golf Cart! Periodically, it roams the community in search of those who want to win outrageous sums of money. Here is how it works. Those who are enjoying the outdoors while exercising, walking their dog, or the like, might be approached by the Cash Golf Cart. They will…
On Sept. 15, the Line Dance Club celebrated the end of the summer session with a dance party in the Hermosa Ballroom. The club provided several kinds of pizza for the members and their guests, and a cash bar was available for those who wanted to purchase a drink. Everyone had a terrific time dancing…