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Help needed this week to weed out invasive plant species at Peralta Regional Park

Join the Pinal County Parks and Trails Department Wednesday and Thursday in removing invasive plant species from Peralta Regional Park, 17975 Peralta Road in Gold Canyon. Volunteers will be …
open burning

Pinal County to suspend issuance of open burn permits

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 …
Landfill

Free dump week May 6-11 in Apache Junction

Residents of Apache Junction can throw out a load of trash at the landfill during “Free Dump Week” May 6-11. During that week, the Apache Junction Landfill, 4050 S. Tomahawk Road, …
Permits

98 building permits issued in March in Apache Junction

Out of a total of 161 building permits listed in Apache Junction for March 2024, there were a total of 98 issued as of April 16. Examples of building permits filed, according to a website off of …
Things to do

Pinal County Parks & Trails hosting dark sky guided hike Friday

International Dark Skies week may be over, but the dark sky adventures continue. With the success of the first hike during Dark Skies Week, Pinal County Parks & Trails will host a dark sky guided …
Neighbors

Meet Your Business: Kristie Austin owns Independent Wellness Center naturopathic office

Kristie Austin, who was born and raised in Arizona, comes from a family with a history of starting and owning businesses. Before becoming the owner of Independent Wellness Center, 1000 W. Apache …
Things to do

Salt River Tubing open seven days a week beginning April 27

Salt River Tubing is open on the Lower Salt River seven days a week Saturday, April 27, through Monday, Sept. 2, weather and water-flow conditions permitting. Note: Beginning Friday, Sept. 6, it …
Development

931 home building permits issued in Apache Junction last year

More than 1,200 building permits for new single-family homes in Apache Junction were issued between 2021 and 2023, with the majority last year, according to information provided by the city as part …
Licenses

49 business licenses issued in March in Apache Junction

There were 49 business licenses issued in March 2024 in the city of Apache Junction. The following business licenses are listed by name — including doing business as or dba; city; contact name; …
Opinion

Caradonna: Security companies much properly destroy, recycle hard drives

Properly disposing of important documents and electronics is an important security step for any business. Firms request the services of document shredding companies regularly and companies that do …
Opinion

Lockwood: 4 Tips to Keep Your Family Safe During Fire Emergencies

Fires often occur when you least expect them. Ensuring your family’s safety must always be a top priority. Taking the right steps can reduce safety risks during fire emergencies in the home and …
Things to do

Proceeds from Friday bingo fundraiser to benefit My Hope Bag

Bingo for Boobies, a fundraiser for the nonprofit organization My Hope Bag, will be April 26 at Hilton Garden Inn, 7290 S. Price Road in Tempe. The first session will be 4 to 6 p.m. and the …
opinion

Jackson: Benefits of physical therapy when overcoming opioid abuse

In the journey to overcoming opioid abuse, many treatment facilities often prioritize addressing the mental aspects of addiction. However, incorporating physical therapy proves to be an invaluable …
Opinion

Fischbeck: Keeping your home safe on a budget

Security concerns are always at the top of mind for homeowners. Whether you are wanting to protect your packages from porch pirates or protecting your family from intruders you can install a security …
Business

Tumbleweed Grill in Apache Junction closing

Tumbleweed Grill, 725 W. Apache Trail No. 2, in Apache Junction, announced April 18 on Facebook @ tumbleweed85120 that the business was closing. “We are sad to announce that Tumbleweed …
Police vs fire

Battle of the Badges Saturday 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 …
Things to do

Free Apache Junction May Movie in the Park is ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’

The May Movie in the Park hosted by Apache Junction Parks & Recreation Department will be on Saturday, May 4, and will feature “Solo: A Star Wars Story” on the big screen. The feature …
Development

3% of Apache Junction zoned for commercial uses, city official says

The next time the city of Apache Junction updates its general plan, additional locations for commercial and retail businesses should be identified, a staff planner advised the city’s Planning …

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OPINION
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 …
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 …
ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
EAST VALLEY ENTERTAINMENT
Participants in all ages in beginner-, medium- or high-skill levels need to register by April 13

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. …
Camps, which are open to youth and teens between the ages of 5 and 18, will be held from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays between late May and early August.

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. …
The feature film will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Flatiron Park, 100 N. Apache Trail in Apache Junction.

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 …
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, …
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