Page Visitors: 20 For many small business owners, work isn’t just about making a living—it’s about building something meaningful. Whether you run a small shop, a service-based business, or an online venture, your personal values likely play a significant role in how you operate. But in the hustle of day-to-day business, it’s easy to lose […]
Celebrate community: Laveen BBQ, parade, and bingo fun!
Page Visitors: 21 Laveen is gearing up for an exciting February filled with food, fun, and community connection! With the Laveen BBQ happening on February 22 and the beloved Laveen Parade kicking things off on the first Saturday of February, there’s no shortage of opportunities to get involved and show your local pride. The Laveen […]
Deeply Rooted in Laveen’s Modern Rural Community
Page Visitors: 26 By Tom Brecke South x South Mountain (This article first published in May 2024 in the South X South Mountain online news. Subcribe to the local newsletter here.) By Tom Brecke, South x South Mountain If you want to understand the heart and soul of Laveen, look no further than Stephanie Hurd. […]
Lifelong South Mountain resident raising up community by raising fish
Page Visitors: 8 By Tom Brecke South x South Mountain (This article first published in March 2024 in the South X South Mountain online news). You can’t blame Dr. George Brooks for being partial to the ground in the South Mountain area. After all, he’s spent his entire life on the southside of Phoenix. And […]
Mystery Castle Foundation Says Building Won’t be Demolished
Mystery Castle future discussed amid vandalism and demolition permit.
HeroZona back-to-school event set for July 27 at South Mountain Community College
Page Visitors: 1,207 Arizona’s Largest Backpack Drive to Impact over 10,000 Families with School Supplies 7th Annual ‘Phoenix Tools 4 School’ Also Provides College Readiness Workshops to Students PHOENIX – In an effort to support local families with the cost of their kids returning to school, the HeroZona Foundation will host their 7th Annual ‘Phoenix […]
Free breakfasts and lunches ALL SUMMER at Laveen schools
Page Visitors: 1,335 School might be out, but Laveen schools are serving FREE breakfast and lunch to all kids all summer! In addition, both our local high schools, Cesar Chavez and Betty Fairfax are part of a similar program in the Phoenix Union High School District. Children 18 years and younger may join us throughout […]
Wittmann Wins Summer Trout Challenge
Page Visitors: 1 While most of us are just getting our Halloween decorations put away, members of the Laveen Education Foundation already are wearing their winter thinking caps because it’s almost time for the Third Annual Winter Festival. This year’s festival is scheduled for 5-8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 9 at the Laveen Education Center, […]
Laveen Lions plan annual car show; seek new members
Page Visitors: 1,466 Rose Tring © www.finditinLaveen.com The Laveen Lions Club, an international community service organization with local chapters worldwide, is preparing for one of its largest annual events, the Heritage Car Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21 at the Laveen Education Center, 5001 W. Dobbins Road. This year marks […]
Northbound 59th Avenue closed starting May 3 for Loop 202 work
Page Visitors: 1,162 Arizona Department of Transportation PHOENIX – A stretch of northbound 59th Avenue approaching Interstate 10 will be closed for several days starting Wednesday, May 3, for the relocation of a city of Phoenix sewer line. The work is part of the Arizona Department of Transportation’s project to build the Loop 202 South […]