⛽️ Rising gas prices, food trucks and so many cool cars 🏎

Winter is back this week! And by winter, I mean the mild inconvenience and break from the beautiful sunny days we call winter 😎 ☀️

Thanks for being here, have a great week 🙏

COMMUNITY NEWS

Tonight’s Music on the Green show in Sun City West has changed location due to the weather forecast. The Dawson Acoustic show will now be held indoors in the RH Johnson Social Hall. The show will begin at 6pm as scheduled. (link)

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

Have you noticed increased gas prices lately? The average price per gallon in Arizona is now $3.32, with the recent increases happening at 4x the national average. (link)

According to a new study, Arizona ranks 49th in senior life expectancies, high romance scam victim rate and cases of sexually transmitted infections. Be careful out there…👀 (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 proces of monitoring guests and provide easier access to facilities. (link)

Did you make it to the Sun City West Auto Restoration Club car show this past weekend? It was a beautiful day, and they had a huge turn out to see over 400 amazing cars. Check out all the pics from the show. (link)

EVENTS

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

[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] The American Highwaymen will perform on February 12th, as part of the Sun City Winter Concert Series. Tickets are still available. (link)

[Sun City] Shake Baby Shake will perform at the Sundial Auditorium on February 19th, as part of the Sun City Winter Concert Series. (link)

[Sun City West] Music on the Green with Dawson Acoustic. February 12th at 6pm. This show has been moved indoors to the RH Johnson Rec Center Social Hall. (link)

[Sun City West] Friends of the Library Book Sale, Saturday February 15th 9am-1pm (link)

[Litchfield Park] Wigwam Festival of Fine Art. Saturday February 15th-16th, from 10am-5pm. Experience the beautiful Wigman Resort and browse over 100 vendor booths, plus enjoy live music, wine& cocktails. (link)

[Sun City West] Munchie Monday is back!! On February 17th from 11am-2pm, several food trucks will be serving lunch at the RH Johnson Library parking lot. Come get some lunch and enjoy live music by Pocket Inc. (link)

[Sun City West] Talk & Book Signing with local author Rhonda Blackhurst. February 18th, 10am-11am. (link)

[Sun City West] Tickets go on sale February 18th, for the Bash with Sundown show on April 8th. (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 Sun City West Food Truck Festival on April 1st. Live music provided by Dawson Acoustic & Thaddeus Rose Band. (link)

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

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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.

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