🆎 Blood drive, market update & witches in SCW 🧙

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Last week’s tropical storm was a bit of a dud, but that is probably a good thing. I’m certainly not going to complain about the cooler temps, mid 90s is alright in my book for September.

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In this week’s Scoop:

• Battle of the Badges blood drive 🩸

• Sun City West Witches?? 🧙

• Real estate market update 🏡

• And so much more!

COMMUNITY NEWS

~The City of Surprise is teaming up with Vitalant to host a special Battle of the Badges blood drive on Thursday, September 11th, from 9-1pm, in the Community Room at Surprise City Hall (16000 N. All donors will also be entered into Vitalant’sport for either the Surprise Fire-Medical or Surprise Police department by choosing a sticker when they give blood. The team with the most donors will earn bragging rights!

Appointments are encouraged at vitalant.org using Blood Drive Code p1T62, though walk-ins are welcome. All donors will also be entered into Vitalant’s September giveaway for a chance to win one of two $10,000 gift cards. (link)

~Sun City West Witches’ Ride 2025, “A Spooktacular Fundraiser for Benevilla.” This popular fall event will be held on Friday, October 24th, with the parade beginning at 330pm at Beardsley Park.

ARIZONA TRIVIA

Last week’s trivia question was ‘What is the name of Arizona’s so-called “Lost County?” The answer was, Pah-Ute.

In 1865, the Arizona Territorial Legislature created Pah-Ute County in the far northwest corner of the territory. Just a year later, Congress shifted the land west of the Colorado River to Nevada. Despite Arizona’s protests, the transfer became permanent in 1867. By 1871, Pah-Ute County was dissolved, and its former lands are now part of Clark County, Nevada. Today, locals remember it as Arizona’s “Lost County.”

EVENTS

This Week

[Peoria] 🎶 Sun City Stomperz Hit 250th Show.

At 90 years old, trombonist Ernie Landes is still swinging with the Sun City Stomperz, the beloved West Valley Dixieland Jazz combo. The group, celebrating 20 years together, will mark a milestone 250th performance on Friday, Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. at Charley’s at the Lakes in Peoria (19260 N. Westbrook Parkway). With a lineup of seasoned local musicians and a catalog of more than 200 songs, the Stomperz are planning a “favorites” setlist for the big night. Expect fun, happy music and a true celebration of Dixieland tradition! (link & map)

[Sun City] This week’s movie is ‘WEDDING SEASON’. Showtimes are Wednesday 9/10 at 2pm & 7pm at the Marinette Rec Center & Saturday 9/13 at 2pm & 7pm at the MOUNTAIN VIEW CENTER (New location).

[Sun City West] Movie Night at the Stardust Theatre is back! Join them for a showing of Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl on Tuesday, SEPTEMBER 9TH at 6pm. (link)

[Sun City West] Enjoy a trio of great musical performances this September as the Rec Centers present “Stardust Series in September.” On the first three Thursdays of September (September 11th and 18th) sit back and enjoy musical performances from Highway 74 and T.A. Burrows, all from inside the Stardust Theatre at the Kuentz Recreation Center. This is an opportunity to see three talented acts that have been waiting for their stage, don’t miss out! Each show begins at 2 p.m. with doors opening at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 per show and are available online and at the R.H. Johnson Box Office.

Upcoming Events 

[Sun City] Save the Date for the Sun City Royal Autumn Ball, to be held on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at the Sundial Auditorium.

[Sun City West] Happy Hour BASH is returning to Sun City West at 3pm on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, with a performance by the Jeff Sullivan Trio at the Palm Ridge Recreation Center. (link)

[Sun City West] The Sun City West Desert Club will host a workshop on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:30am at the R.H. Johnson Lecture Hall and all Sun City West Rec Cardholders are invited to attend.

Presenter: Kim Andrews, “The Cactus Lady”, of the Central Arizona Cactus and Succulent Society. Kim will discuss the different varieties of succulents and cacti, covering:

1. Growing Tips

2. Selection of Location and Plant

3. Planting, including Sun Exposure and Watering

Kim will speak for the first portion of the seminar and then allow an open question period.

Weekly Events 

[Sun City] Desert Glow Farmers Markets is hosting their first market of the season, from 8am-12pm on Thursdays, at Desert Episcopal Church. (link & map)

[Sun City West] The Sun City West Friday Market has moved indoors for the summer. You will find them every Friday from 9am-1pm, at the Briarwood Country Club. (link & map)

[Surprise] Surprise Farmer’s Market, every Sunday from 3-7pm. A weekly market featuring fresh local ingredients, homemade goods, and artisanal crafts from nearby farms and ranches. (link & map)

Have an event you want listed here? Please reach out!

REAL ESTATE

HOME OF THE WEEK: A rare opportunity on Viewpoint Lake in Sun City, as homes do not come up for sale very often on this lake.

See all the details & pics here.

Listing brought to you by Nancy Bau with Long Realty Unlimited.

August Market Update

What happened in the real estate markets in the Sun Cities in August?

The seasonality of summer is kicking in and the market is a bit slow, which is normal for this time of year. There is a larger trend across all three communities, that I am also seeing in other parts of the Valley, seeing fewer sales than in 2024, and slightly lower prices.

Does this mean that home prices are going down? Small drops in average sold price can sometimes be deceiving, and when it does go down it can simply mean that more lower priced homes are selling.

Last week, mortgage interest rates reached their lowest point in the past 11 months, so it will be interesting to see what impact this may have on the Sun City markets as we head into fall & winter.

Have questions about real estate? You can reach J.D. direct at (480) 797-8975.

Information provided by J.D. Manning, Realtor at My Home Group Real Estate, LLC

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