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Chess tournament Saturday in Apache Junction

The Rhino ReCreation Center and Apache Junction library are hosting a chess tournament with prizes Saturday, April 20. It is 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the north wing program room at the library, 1177 N. …
Education

Central Arizona College holds new student express registration

Central Arizona College will hold New Student Express Registration Days for the fall 2024 semester beginning later this month. During the two-hour long, on campus, registration sessions, students will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with an adviser, …
Things to do

Registration open for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley summer camps

Registration is open for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley’s summer camp programs designed to help working parents while ensuring that thousands of youth have a summer of exploration. …
Neighbors

Gold Canyon teacher American Legion teacher of the year

Sasha Nicholson, a Peralta Trail Elementary School educator in the Apache Junction Unified School District, was recently named the American Legion teacher of the year and honored at a reception along …
Wildfire risk reduction project

Pile burn operation at Lost Dutchman State Park Tuesday

Starting Tuesday, April 16, the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management in conjunction with Arizona State Parks and Trails and Superstition Fire and Medical District will conduct a one-day …
Government

Apache Junction council to meet in executive session Monday

Discussion or consideration of the city attorney’s employment, assignment or appointment is the one topic of the Apache Junction City Council’s April 15 closed-door executive session. …
Country Thunder

Pinal County attorney: stay safe, sober during Country Thunder

The Pinal County Attorney’s Office was off and running on the first day of Country Thunder on Thursday by educating festival attendees about the dangers of drinking and driving. By early …
Neighbors

Community leaders applaud inaugural HOA summit in Gold Canyon

It was a full house at the new Gold Canyon Community Center on March 27. The attraction was the first-ever gathering of neighborhood leaders coming together to share interests, concerns and best …
Neighbors

Apache Junction High School student Tiffany Hutchenson awarded 2024 Community Education Scholarship

Tiffany Hutchenson, a student at Apache Junction High School, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Community Education (Arts) Scholarship. The scholarship is granted to students who exhibit …
opinion

Van Luven: May flowers bring sinus powers

It’s that time of year again where your sinuses may realize everything is in bloom. Allergies are the body’s reaction to a foreign protein it sees as an enemy. The result is your …
Things to do

Saturday's free Apache Junction April Movie in the Park is ‘Wall-E’

The April Movie in the Park hosted by Apache Junction Parks & Recreation Department will be on Saturday, April 13, and will feature “Wall-E” on the big screen. The feature film …
SUMMER PREPARATION

Pinal County limits burn permits, prepares for rising temperatures

Pinal County Air Quality is only issuing three-day open burning permits, and officials announced all permits will expire by May 1. Pinal County will suspend the issuance of all open burning …
Neighbors

CAC students receive ‘Women in Engineering Scholarship’

Karen Banda and Rebecca Olivera have been named recipients of the "Women in Engineering Scholarship" at Central Arizona College. They both credit Armineh Noravian, professor of engineering at …
DISTRICT 7 Senate

Meet the candidates for Arizona Senate District 7

Candidates officially filed their petitions April 1 to run in the 2024 primary election for Arizona State Senate District 7. District 7 includes Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, Payson, Show Low, …
DISTRICT 7 House

Meet the candidates for Arizona House District 7

Candidates officially filed their petitions April 1 to run in the 2024 primary election for Arizona State House District 7. District 7 includes Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, Payson, Show Low, …
Housing subdivision

Blossom Rock grand opening April 27 in Apache Junction

A block party will be held Saturday, April 27, at Blossom Rock at Superstition Vistas, a Brookfield Properties master-planned community in Apache Junction. Models and homes starting at $400,000 are …
Election 2024

Five running for LD 16 rep seats

Arizona's 16th legislative district is one of 30 in the state, consisting of sections of Maricopa, Pima and Pinal counties. It was created in January 2022. Meet the 2024 LD 16 state …
Election 2024

Two candidates vying for LD 16 Senate seats

Arizona's 16th legislative district is one of 30 in the state, consisting of sections of Maricopa, Pima and Pinal counties. It was created in January 2022. Meet the 2024 LD 16 state senate …

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OPINION
Thank you for the great article on the Dark Sky event on April 8th (“ County promoting half-hour Dark Skies Lights Out event ” on the cover of the April 2024 Apache Junction/Gold Canyon …
Thank you for the great article in the Independent, April edition, “County promoting half-hour Dark Skies Lights Out event.” It is really disheartening and annoying to see several …
My comments at the March 21 board of supervisors meeting regarding Pinal County’s economy: Mr. chairman, congratulations to both Joe Biden and Donald Trump for their expected victories in …
ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
EAST VALLEY ENTERTAINMENT
The Battle of the Badges, hosted by StandUp AJ, Apache Junction’s drug-prevention coalition, is in its third year.

Battle of the Badges April 20 in Apache Junction

A softball game between Apache Junction Police Department and Superstition Fire and Medical District will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 20, at Prospector Park, 3015 N. Idaho Road in Apache …
Road to Country Thunder takes place from 5 to 10 p.m., Saturday, April 6 on Historic Main Street in Florence.

Meet the artists of Road to Country Thunder

Road to Country Thunder makes its way to Historic Main Street this weekend and the music will be thundering. The “party before the party” is from the producers of Country Thunder, …
Apache Junction resident Kynzli Parks at rehearsal.

Apache Junction performer Kynzli Parks in ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid the Musical,’ ‘13: The Musical’

Limelight Performing Arts will bring middle school trials and triumphs to the stage with two musicals that get right to the heart of what it means to grow up. The Gilbert youth theater company …
The live jousting tournaments are one of the festival’s most popular attractions. Armored knights on charging steeds take up their lances and battle for the queen’s honor. Cheer on your favorite armored knight at one of the three daily jousting tournaments in a 5,000-seat arena.

Last weekend of 2024 Arizona Renaissance Festival in Gold Canyon

Take a unique trip back in time to the Arizona Renaissance Festival Saturdays and Sundays Feb. 3-March 31 at 12601 E. U.S. Highway 60 in Gold Canyon, just east of Apache Junction. The …
The Battle of the Badges, hosted by StandUp AJ, Apache Junction’s drug-prevention coalition, is in its third year.

Battle of the Badges April 20 in Apache Junction

A softball game between Apache Junction Police Department and Superstition Fire and Medical District will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 20, at Prospector Park, 3015 N. Idaho Road in Apache …
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