🚧 Is a new Loop 303 exit coming to SCW? 😲

80 degrees & sunny, does it get any better than this in February? ☀️ 😎

Winter may be back briefly later this week, enjoy it while you can because I can already feel the broiler starting to heat up…

I made a mistake in last week’s email, with an incorrect link for the story about roof rats. Here is the correct link. My apologies for the mix up 🙏 🤦‍♂️

COMMUNITY NEWS

~The Arizona Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) and the cities of Peoria and Surprise, is studying a potential new traffic interchange on Loop 303 between US 60 and El Mirage Road. This potential new interchange would address growing traffic demand and high traffic volumes in the area, and alleviate some of the congestion at the existing US 60/Loop 303 traffic interchange and US 60/163rd Ave intersection.

ADOT is seeking public feedback on the alternatives through an online survey at azdot.gov/Loop303TIAlternativesSurvey

~The City of Peoria is hosting an open house to discuss the extension of El Mirage Road from the Loop 303 to Happy Valley Road. The open house is at 6pm on February 26th at Lake Pleasant Elementary. (link)

~Gas prices are up again over the past week. Per AAA, the average price for a gallon of gas in Maricopa County was $3.62. $.21 above the average in Arizona and $.48 above the national average. How high will they go? (link)

~The three Sun City Lions Clubs are once again delivering phone books to Sun City residents. Keep an eye out for your copy. Call 802-349-9749 for more information.

~Pet owners, a large microchip company has closed their doors, and you may need to re-register your pet’s microchip. (link)

~Sun City West Recreation Centers have implemented its new Guest Pass program utilizing wristbands to be worn by guests. The program is intended to ease the process of monitoring guests and provide easier access to facilities. (link)

EVENTS

[Sun City West] The Sun City West Garden Club is hosting a plant sale on Thursday February 27th from 9am-12pm, and Saturday March 1st from 8am-12pm, at the Beardsley Recreation Center (link)

[Sun City West] Sun City West Farmers Market & Craft Show. Every Friday from 9am-2pm. Open to the public & pet friendly. (link & map)

[Sun City] Sun City Farmers Market, every Thursday from 9am-1pm (link & map)

[Sun City West] Every Thursday through May, Photography West ‘The Camera Club of Sun City West’ hosts a brief club meeting & member presentations featuring their own photography. (link)

[Sun City] Good Vibrations, the Beach Boys tribute band, will at the Sun Dial Auditorium on February 26th, as part of the Sun City Winter Concert Series. (link)

[Sun City] Sun City Posse has announced a blood donation drive at their headquarters on February 27th, from 8am-12pm. (link)

[Sun City West] Stardust Theater Movie Night is showing Shadowlands featuring Anthony Hopkins. February 27th at 630pm. (link)

[Glendale] Maricopa County Home Show will be February 28th through March 2nd, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. (link)

[Sun City] Vintage Vehicles of Sun City is hosting their 8th annual Spring Fling Car Show on Saturday, March 1st, from 9am-2pm at the Sun Bowl Amphitheatre. (link)

[Sun City] RCSC Annual Membership Meeting will be held on March 11, 2025, at the Sundial Auditorium. (link)

[Sun City] Sun City Posse, in partnership with the Sun City Homeowners Association, is hosting an electronics disposal event on March 12th, 8am-12pm at the Bell Recreation Center Parking lot. (link)

[Sun City West] Tickets are now on sale for the St. Patrick’s Day Show featuring Kilted Spirit on Monday, March 17, in the Summit Hall at Palm Ridge. (link)

[Sun City West] Tickets are now on sale for the Sun City West Food Truck Festival on April 1st. Live music provided by Dawson Acoustic & Thaddeus Rose Band. (link)

[Sun City West] Tickets are on sale for the Bash with Sundown show on April 8th. (link)

[Sun City West] Easter in the Park will be held on April 19th at Beardsley Park. Tickets are free but each child must have one, registration begins on March 4th. (link)

[Sun City] Registration is open for the Midnight Madness golf tournament on April 12th at the Lakes East Golf Course. (link)

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

ARIZONA TRIVIA

Last week’s trivia question was, what is the southernmost snow-skiing mountain in North America. There were 30 responses, and 20 of you got the correct answer, Mount Lemmon.

Mount Lemmon Ski Valley is a recreational ski area in the U.S. state of Arizona, and the southernmost ski destination in the continental United States. Mount Lemmon Ski Valley is located on the slopes of Mount Lemmon in the Santa Catalina Mountains just north of Tucson, Arizona. (link)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

[Sun City] The Long Range Planning Committee is seeking volunteers that are Sun City residents and members in good standing, especially members who have City Planning and/or Masterplan experience, to serve on the committee. Please contact Jim Rough at [email protected]

The Sun City Posse and Sun City West Posse are in need of volunteers.

Sun City Posse is looking for volunteers in any capacity, but especially those who are tech savvy. If you are interested, you can call 623-972-2555 EXT. 129, or visit their website.

Sun City West Posse is also seeking volunteers in any capacity. No law enforcement experience is necessary and all training is provided free of charge. Call 623-584-5808 or visit their website. Not sure if you’re ready to volunteer? Schedule a call with a Posse member.

Do you know of organizations looking for volunteers in or near the Sun City communities? Please reach out with details so I can add them to future newsletters.

REAL ESTATE

What do you get for $950k in Corte Bella in Sun City West? 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms & over 3,000 square feet, on golf course lot with an amazing backyard featuring a putting green and beautiful sunset views.

See all the details & pics here.

Who is watching after your home while you are away for the summer?

Don’t take a chance, have a home watch professional look after your property.

Visit PhxHomeWatch.com to find out if home watch is right for you.

CLUBS

The resident clubs are what make the Sun City communities so special, but there are literally hundreds of them and sharing all of the different club meeting & events in the newsletter is more than I can handle. It would be a mile long!!! 🤣

What would you like to see here? A club spotlight where you can learn more about one specific club and the leaders & members of that club? Club events open to anyone, not just residents of that community?

I’d love your feedback on what to do with this section of the newsletter. Please reply to this email with your thoughts. 🙏

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