Happy Tuesday Scoopers! I hope you’re having a great week and enjoying this change in weather.

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In this week’s Scoop:

~ Something is finally happening at the former Coco’s location on Bell Road & 98th Ave. Taco Boy’s is bringing its popular street-style tacos to this property, adding another stop to its growing Valley footprint, which already includes six other metro Phoenix locations.

This building is over 7,000sf, which is much larger than the typical space for this style of restaurant. I wouldn’t be surprised if they only occupy a portion of this property and another business goes into the other half. (link & map)

~ The Sun City Home Owners Association is hosting a Community Day of Service, giving residents a chance to come together and give back right here in Sun City. Volunteers will work on local projects that support and beautify the community while connecting with neighbors along the way. It is a great opportunity to lend a hand and show pride in the place we call home.

This event is being held from 7-12pm on Friday, March 27th. Registration is required and open now. (link)

~ The Sun City Posse will be hosting a BLOOD DRIVE event in collaboration with Vitalant Blood Services that will take place at Posse Headquarters, 10861 W. Sunland Drive, from 8am-12pm on Thursday, February 26th. Appointments can be scheduled online at Vitalant.org/donate. Be sure to use donation code 10056257 for the event at Posse Headquarters. You can also call Vitalant at 877.258.4825 to schedule. Your gift could save a life!!

~ Cactus League Spring Training is officially underway across the Phoenix area, bringing Major League Baseball teams, players, and fans back to the Valley. Spring training is a great time to enjoy sunshine, affordable tickets, and up close baseball action right here at home.

Fox 10 News has put together a great guide for all of the Cactus League teams, so no matter who your team is, they have the details on how to see them this spring.

~ Wildlife World Zoo in Litchfield Park just welcomed an adorable baby endangered pygmy hippopotamus that’s now splashing around with her mom in their habitat in the West Valley. Visitors can help choose her name by voting at the exhibit from options like Cadbury, Twixi, Jellybean or Taffy as part of the zoo’s public naming contest.

Camelback Mountain is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Phoenix, but it was not always guaranteed to remain public land. In the early 1900s, much of the mountain and surrounding desert was privately owned. As Phoenix expanded rapidly after World War II, developers saw opportunity in its elevated slopes and scenic views, and there were discussions about building homes higher onto the mountain.

By the 1960s, however, the idea of preserving desert mountains for public use began gaining support. The City of Phoenix gradually purchased parcels of land around Camelback through bond programs and negotiated acquisitions. Over time, those efforts protected the mountain from large scale development.

Today, instead of hillside subdivisions, Camelback remains open space and a defining feature of the city’s landscape. Its preservation reflects deliberate choices made during a period of intense growth that continue to shape Phoenix today.

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[Sun City] This week’s movie is ‘THE LAST LETTER FROM YOUR LOVER’. Showtimes are Wednesday 2/18 at 2pm & 7pm at the Marinette Rec Center & Saturday 2/21 at 2pm & 7pm at the MOUNTAIN MUSIC ROOM (New location). See the FEBRUARY movie lineup here.

[Sun City] As part of the WINTER Ticketed Mini-Series, DOWN ON THE CORNER will be performing on Wednesday, February 18th, at 6pm at the Sundial Recreation Center. (link)

Settle in for a show that pays tribute to the pioneers of Southern Rock, Creedence Clearwater Revival. Professional entertainer Mike Yarema tells the stories and sings the songs of this iconic group. This long-running popular show, Down On The Corner, features several favorite hits: Born on the Bayou, Fortunate Son, Proud Mary, Who’ll Stop the Rain, Green River, and many more!

[Sun City West] Movie Night at the Stardust Theatre Join them for an evening showing of BLAZING SADDLES on Thursday, February 19th at 6pm, or a matinee showing of SPACEBALLS on Friday, February 20th at 1pm. (link)

The SCW Recreation Centers are excited to announce that their free Pop-Up Party event is back again, this time taking place at the Stardust Theatre Courtyard on the Kuentz Recreation Center. From 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19, drop by and socialize with your friends or meet new ones around the courtyard's firepit. Enjoy free popcorn, candy and treats will be available while supplies last and test your movie knowledge against others with some movie trivia! Governing Board members will also be in attendance so stop by and chat with them.

After our Pop-Up Party ends, make sure to stay and catch the free showing of Blazing Saddles inside Stardust Theatre at 6 p.m. Details below!

[Sun City] The Sun City Concert Band will present A Sousa Portrait, a concert celebrating the timeless marches of John Philip Sousa. The performance highlights classic patriotic favorites and offers a nostalgic afternoon of music for local residents. Saturday, February 21st at 2pm, the Sundial Auditorium.

[Sun City] The Artists by the Lake 4th Annual Fine Art Show and Sale is being held on Saturday, February 21 and Sunday, February 22, 2026, from9am-3pm at the Lakeview Center. Original artwork created by members of our club and items will be available for sale.

[Sun City] The Desert Aires and the Sun City Stomperz are teaming up for a special joint performance in Sun City, on February 22nd at 130pm at the Sundial Auditorium, bringing music and high energy dance together on one stage. The show promises a lively mix of harmonies and choreography and is sure to be a crowd pleaser for local audiences. (link)

[Sun City] The Sounds of the Southwest Singers will be performing on Sunday, February 22nd, at 3pm, at the St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church at 9728 W. Palmeras Drive in Sun City. (link)

[Sun City] Sun City’s American Lutheran Church is hosting a free seminar on brain health, aging and dementia on Monday, February 23rd, with experts speaking on signs, prevention and how to support loved ones as memory changes occur. Read the full article about this event on YourValley.net

[Sun City West] The Sun City West Friday Farmers Market. The market is every Friday from 10am-2pm at the Lord of Life Lutherans Church. (link)

[Sun City] The Sun City Farmers Market is back at the Bell Center, on 99th Ave just south of Bell Road. The market will be held every Thursday from 9am-1pm. (link)

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

[Sun City West] The Sun City West Desert Garden Club hosts weekly PLANT SALES from 9:00am to noon each Thursday Club members will be on hand during sales to answer questions and offer gardening advice. Visitors are encouraged to tour the adjacent botanical garden during their visit to the greenhouse. The plant sales are open to the public and payments can be made by cash, check, or credit card. Supporting Education and the Community.

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[Sun City] As part of the WINTER Ticketed Mini-Series, RETURN TO WOODSTOCK will be performing on Wednesday, February 25th, at 6pm at the Sundial Recreation Center. (link)

Relive three magical, musical days on that 600-acre dairy farm in Bethel, New York during the summer of ’69. Return to Woodstock features the hits of legendary acts who took the stage including Jimi Hendrix, Jefferson Airplane, Arlo Guthrie, Janis Joplin, Sha Na Na, Crosby Stills & Nash, and more. Enjoy a replica of three days of peace and music in one dynamic show.

[Sun City] The Sun City Posse will be hosting a BLOOD DRIVE event in collaboration with Vitalant Blood Services that will take place at Posse Headquarters, 10861 W. Sunland Drive, from 8am-12pm on Thursday, February 26th. Appointments can be scheduled online at Vitalant.org/donate. Be sure to use donation code 10056257 for the event at Posse Headquarters. You can also call Vitalant at 877.258.4825 to schedule. Your gift could save a life!!

[Sun City] UKULELE CLUB BENEFIT CONCERT: This fantastic group of musicians will have you tapping your toes for sure! The concert will take place Sunday, March 1, at Sundial Rec Auditorium starting at 3:00 p.m. A donation is requested with all proceeds going to the Sun City Posse.

[Sun City] Save the date for the upcoming Sun Bowl Spring Concert Series, which will be held each Sunday beginning March 8th.

[Sun City] Sundial Spring Arts and Craft Fair - Celebrate Creativity in Bloom

Event details: March 13th and 14th, from 9am02pm at the Sundial Recreation Center.

Local artists and crafters, offering unique, handmade gifts. Shop for one-of-a-kind treasures! Sun City Rockhounds will have a mineral sale from 8:00AM-1:00PM on Saturday. Find the perfect gem. Spring-themed activities for all ages. Fill up your passport and enter a raffle to win a gift basket. Food & refreshments on site. All are welcome! Come celebrate the start of spring with creativity, art, and community fun!

Join us for a vibrant fair filled with local art, handmade crafts, and springtime fun!

How’s the market? Find out in our brand new sister publication, the Sun City Real Estate News.

This real estate newsletter will focus on the communities of Sun City, Sun City West & The Grand, and will be published each month with data & insight on what is happening in the market. From a quick snapshot to a deep dive of relevant data, the Sun City Real Estate News will help keep you informed and up to date.

See the February Market Update here.

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