☀️ Spring Training, roof rats & Arizona trivia 🌵

It’s another beautiful Tuesday here in Arizona, who has it better than us? ☀️ 😎

Many new additions to today’s newsletter. I’d love your feedback, even if you don’t like it!

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COMMUNITY NEWS

~Spring Training time is here, with games beginning this week! ABC 15 has put together a comprehensive guide for the entire Cactus League. (link)

~Citrus harvest season is here and the trees are full of fruit. That also means it’s roof rat season. 🐀 Learn everything you need to know about preventing & getting rid of them. (link)

~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)

~The Desert Garden Club of Sun City West is accepting donations of pots & plants. Items may be dropped off at the Greenhouse at the Beardsley Rec Center. (map)

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

EVENTS

[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] 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] New York Times Bestselling Author C. J. Box will in Sun City West on Monday, February 24th at 10am for a book talk and signing at the Palm Ridge Rec Center. (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)

[Ventana Lakes] 3rd Annual Ventana Lakes Car Show. February 22nd, 9am-1pm. (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)

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

ARIZONA TRIVIA

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.

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

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