🧑‍🎄 Holiday golf car tour & duck races! 🦆

The holidays are in full swing, with fun & festive events happening in all of the local communities. This is a great opportunity to get out, see your neighbors and enjoy this magical time of year.

If you have pictures from the Lighted Boat Parade this past weekend, or any of the events happening this month, please share them, I’d love to include them in future newsletters. You can email them to me here.

In this week’s Scoop:

• Luminary kits are available in Sun City West 🎄

• Sun City Golf Cart Tour is this week 🎅

• Popular butcher has closed temporarily 🥩

• And so much more!

COMMUNITY NEWS

~ Al's Meat Market and Italian Deli, located at 107th Ave & Union Hills has temporarily closed after its owner was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident. (link)

~ Continuing to support the Sun City West Lions Luminaria Program can bring holiday joy into your life. Luminarias are a sign of welcome and a symbol of our community spirit on Christmas Eve. Perhaps, you would also like to consider surprising your neighbor with a kit for their sidewalk or driveway!

Beginning Nov. 24, luminary kits will be available ‘inside’ Bob’s Variety for $12 per kit and $10 a kit for orders over 20. Kits can be pre-ordered for in person pick up at the stand in front of Bob’s Variety from Dec. 20 through 24 by calling 607-754-5952. (link)

~ Dunkin’ opened a drive-thru location at 14031 W. Grand Ave., northwest of Bell Road, in Surprise over the weekend and is offering limited-time specials.

Visitors can get a free medium hot or iced coffee with any purchase through Jan. 5. (link)

~ The Sun City HOA is hosting their 2nd Annual Sun City Christmas Lights Contest. Registration for the contest ended on December 4th, but the lights will be on for everyone to enjoy beginning December 12th. Learn more about the contest and see all of the rules at the SCHOA website. (link)

ARIZONA TRIVIA

Last week’s trivia question was ‘Which Arizona City was also the capital of the state from 1867-1877?’

The correct answer was: Tucson

From 1867 to 1877, Tucson served as the capital of the Arizona Territory, marking a decade when the growing southern city held the region’s political center. Lawmakers moved the capital there to be closer to population centers and military protection during a turbulent period. In 1877, the seat shifted back to Prescott before eventually landing permanently in Phoenix.

EVENTS

This Week

[Sun City West] Step into the luminous season with Christmas Shines Bright - a heartwarming holiday concert filed with joy, wonder, and festive cheer for all ages. Join us as we celebrawitthe brilliance of Christmas with beloved carols, playful favorites, and songs that reflect the radiant spirit and beauty of the season.

From the joyful rhythms of "Sing of a Merry Christmas" and "Bidi Bom", to the peaceful glow of "Away in a Manger" and "Season of Light." We'll wrap it all up wit the dazzling sounds of "Christmastime" - a true celebration of everything this season brings.

Tuesday, December 9th at 2pm at the Stardust Theater. (link)

This show is also available on December 12th & 13th at 7pm.

[Sun City West] Join Sun City West favorite HiFi Allstars this December for the Christmas Dance on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at the Palm Ridge Rec Center! Starting at 6 p.m. dance the night away with friends and other members of the community. Tickets are $20 and available online and at the RHJ Box Office (link)

[Sun City] This week’s movie is ‘THE WOMAN IN CABIN’. Showtimes are Wednesday 12/10 at 2pm & 7pm at the Marinette Rec Center & Saturday 12/13 at 2pm & 7pm at the Mountain View Center

[Sun City] As part of the Fall Ticketed Mini-Series, Skynyrd and Frynds Band will be performing on Wednesday, DECEMBER 10th, at 6pm at the Sundial Recreation Center. (link)

Come enjoy a highest quality Lynyrd Skynyrd Southern Rock Experience. This energetic Southern Rock review combines the vocal stylings of Ronnie VanSant with the dual guitar slinging reputation of mega hits such as “Sweet Home Alabama”, “Ramblin’ Man” and the immortal “Free Bird”. A passionate and truly professional 8 person band presents a visual demonstration of a real-life Southern Rock show from the ’70’s as performed on LIVE TV - The World’s Greatest Tribute Bands!

[Sun City West] Sun City West is offering a FREE showing of JEWEL OF THE DESERT, a one-hour independent movie that has won accolades and awards from all over the world. Featuring the local “Desert Brass” band with members ranging in ages from their 70’s to their 90’s, all experienced musicians and a few who hail from Sun City West!

This special screening is on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. inside Stardust Theatre, located at the Kuentz Rec Center. (link)

The holidays are in full swing, and that means a full line up of fun & exciting holiday themed events are happening all across the Valley.

This link is a curated list of local & valleywide events you may be interested in this holiday season.

[Sun City] The RCSC Holiday Celebration is happeing on Friday, December 12th at 330pm in the Sundial Auditorium. There will be music, photos with Santa, food trucks, raffle prizes and so much more!!

The Sun City Holiday Golf Car Tour will be happening at 6pm! See the map & details of the route here.

[Sun City West] Christmas in the Park When the grandkids visit this holiday season, make sure to set aside time for the Rec Centers’ Christmas in the Park! From 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 13, this annual free event returns to Beardsley Park and features plenty of activities for you and your family to enjoy. (link)

[Sun City] The Handbell Ringers of Sun City, under director Libbie Randels and associate director Michele Southerland, present their holiday concert, “Christmas Is…,” 3 p.m. Dec. 14 at American Lutheran Church, 17200 Del Webb Blvd. (link)

[Sun City West] Movie Night at the Stardust Theatre is back! Join them for a showing of A CHRISTMAS STORY on Tuesday, December 16th at 6pm. (link)

Upcoming Events 

[Sun City] Big Zephyr Music Presents, Ho-Ho The Christmas Show in Sun City, on Wednesday, December 17th at 6pm at the Sundial Recreation Center Auditorium.

[Sun City West] Desert Brass presents Brass Noel: A Seasonal Concert recently featured in the internationally acclaimed documentary, "A Jewel in the Desert," the Desert Brass Band is performing their seasonal concert, "Brass Noel," on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. inside of Stardust Theatre. Tickets are $15 per person and available online at suncitywest.com/tickets.

Weekly Events 

[Sun City West] The Sun City West Friday Farmers Market is BACK!!! 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)

[Sun City] Desert Glow Farmers Markets is hosting their market, from 8am-12pm on Thursdays, at Desert Episcopal Church. (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)

[Sun City West] The Sun City West Desert Garden Club hosts weekly PLANT SALES from 9:00am to noon each Thursday, except for Christmas. 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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