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Winslett: Putting more ‘community’ back in community journalism

Here at the Town of Paradise Valley Independent, we strive to be the community’s number one source of information. But, despite our best efforts, there will always be more news than we’re …
Pay Raises

SUSD employees getting a 2% raise

Scottsdale Unified School District employees across the board will get a 2% raise next year. The district governing board approved the raise 4-1 during its March 5 meeting. Staff …
Non-profit

Scottsdale’s Child Crisis Arizona gala raises over $1 million

Scottsdale’s Child Crisis Arizona (CCA) raised over $1 million at its annual fundraising gala on Saturday, March 9. The nonprofit organization, which is dedicated to promoting the …
Women’s History Month

Afro-British stylist shares experience in luxury styling industry

From Nigeria to North London to Arizona, Afiniki Maita has lived a life full of color and creativity. As a Black female business owner with Type 1 diabetes, Maita tells her story to encourage …
Grand Opening

Indivisible Hardwoods + Creative Customs Opens Doors in Scottsdale

Indivisible Hardwoods + Creative Customs is now open in Scottsdale. Located at 16097 N. 82nd Street in North Scottsdale, Indivisible Hardwoods’ mission is to provide clients with everything …

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Beer fest, yoga experience upcoming at Mountain Shadows Resort

Two events are scheduled in April at Mountain Shadows Resort, 5445 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley: Rusty’s Annual Beer Fest and Springtime Sound Bathing & Yoga. Rusty’s Annual …
Dining

M Culinary Concepts is 100% Employee-Owned

North Phoenix-based M Culinary Concepts, Arizona’s premier event catering and hospitality company, announced today that it is now a 100% employee-owned business. Founded by Brandon Maxwell …
Business

Barron’s names Trevor Wilde among top advisors in Arizona, nation

Wilde Wealth Management Group, an award-winning financial services firm based in Paradise Valley announced that Barron’s has named CEO and long-time Scottsdale resident Trevor Wilde to its …
Buy, sell trade coins

Spring Coin and Collectibles Show is March 30

The Four Peaks Coin Club is set to host its 2024 Spring Coin and Collectibles Show in Scottsdale. It is the 20th show the club has organized and will be held at the Assumption Greek Orthodox …
Grand Reopening

H&M reopens Scottsdale location

H&M is holding a grand reopening of its Scottsdale Fashion Square store after an extensive renovation at noon on March 16. The newly renovated H&M at Scottsdale Fashion Square will give …
First Responders

Scottsdale Police to conduct DUI task force St. Patrick’s Day

The Scottsdale Police Department, in collaboration with the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, Arizona Department of Transportation and National Traffic Safety Administration, will be …
First Responders

Three suspects in custody in connection to 'dinner time burglaries' in Scottsdale

Two Chilean nationals are being held in the Maricopa County Jail on bonds of $200,000 each in connection with the “dinner time burglaries.” A 17-year-old Chilean national is also in …
medical care

HonorHealth Research innovator urges radiation shields for medical staff during cardiac care

Dr. David G. Rizik, medical director of the Cardiovascular Research Division of HonorHealth Research Institute, is urging the nationwide adoption of radiation shields to protect doctors, nurses and …
Scottsdale Opinions with Civility

Smyth: Charles Barkley for U.S. Senate?

Most Arizona voters are reasonably moderate, so I don’t sense a lot of enthusiasm for the presumptive nominees for Kyrsten Sinema’s U.S. Senate seat – far right Republican Kari Lake …

Rogers: Council looks for suggestions for sales tax to maintain preserve and parks

Wonderful, contrived by the city, mayors and councils for a better Scottsdale. Of course, like everything else, not in a vacuum, the land that could have been single-family homes from the McDowells …

Howell: Scottsdale should not tolerate with Axon's proposal

The following information was submitted to the letter to the editor information form on www.yourvalley.net: ipFormInput: 174.74.171.167 first name: Gayl last name: Howell city: …

Goldberg: The difference a smile can make

As we wind down from February, the month of kindness, we move into March and spring full of sunshine and happiness. Who needs your attention now the most? The babies. Who else is part of this …

Nair: Asking City of Scottsdale to reject Axon development

Axon has been saying how they want to "develop" here in Scottsdale by having five apartment buildings, one hotel and one shopping center on their small piece of land, which is zoned for commercial …

Switzenberg: The city should just say no to Axon

I am frustrated with Axon and its request to rezone land it purchased under restrictions from the state a couple of years ago. What will this do to other land restrictions? Will Axon be the …
Calendar of events
SCOTTSDALE EDUCATION
Krisse Kelly

Scottsdale elementary school names new principal

At its March 5 meeting, the Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board appointed Krisse Kelly to be Laguna Elementary School’s next principal, beginning July 1. A longtime resident …
Faustine Chan from BBB and Jack Strang from Horizon High School.

BBB Pacific Southwest awards Scottsdale student athlete

Better Business Bureau Serving Pacific Southwest, in partnership with Arizona Interscholastic Association, has named Jack Strang from Horizon High School, 5601 E. Greenway Road, as a BBB Ethical …
Coronado High School and Scottsdale Community College announce a new partnership to establish an Early College Campus at the high school.

Coronado High, Scottsdale Community College partner for Early College Campus

Scottsdale Unified School District’s Coronado High School and Scottsdale Community College announce a new partnership to establish an Early College Campus at Coronado, 7501 E. Virginia Ave. …
University of Arizona Eller College of Management student teams are headed to Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West where they will present their business ventures in front of the Phoenix entrepreneurship community.

Student teams ‘Bear Down and Pitch’ in Scottsdale

Six University of Arizona Eller College of Management student new venture teams are headed to Scottsdale Wednesday, April 24, for “Bear Down and Pitch.” The event takes place 5-8 …
Orchestra teacher Shana Roberts

Scottsdale teacher wins $1,000 grant for music program

Shana Roberts, orchestra teacher at Cocopah Middle School, 6615 E. Cholla St., has been recognized as the March honoree of the Fulton Homes' School Salute initiative, earning a $1,000 grant for the …
Scottsdale Entertainment
The Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market is returning to WestWorld in Scottsdale April 26-28.

Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market returns to Scottsdale

The Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market is set to make its return to WestWorld in Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road, from April 26 to 28. This semi-annual shopping experience showcases an array of local …
Taliesin West, will host a "Home for the Holidays” half-day event March 30, featuring spring-themed crafts, live music performances, games and more.

Scottsdale's Taliesin West hosts 'Spring Celebration'

This Easter weekend, Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home and studio in Scottsdale, Taliesin West, will host a "Home for the Holidays” half-day event 9 a.m.–noon Saturday, March 30, …
“House of Desires” performs April 11-14 at Taliesin West in Scottsdale.

Taliesin West hosts 17th century comedic drama

Held at Taliesin West, Southwest Shakespeare Company (SSC) presents the comedic drama, “House of Desires.” Set in the 17th century, “House of Desires” tells the tale of …
Jeremy and Natasha Binder and their family have taken over the monthly Thieves Flea Market at Paradise Valley Community College.

Thieves Market takes on new ownership

Offering vintage collectibles, hand-made jewelry and secondhand thrifts, the award-winning Thieves Flea Market has recently taken on new ownership. Beginning in 2024, the market has changed …
A wood-burning piece by Mary Lou Oslund.

Arts on the Desert in Scottsdale hosts Mary Lou Oslund

Arts on the Desert presents the exhibit opening and artist reception for Mary Lou Oslund on Saturday, March 9, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Gallery on the Way. The event is free and open to the …
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