Summer has yielded slightly, and it may feel like spring this Easter. Have a wonderful week, there is a lot going on around the community.

In this week’s Scoop:

Have an amazing week out there…🙏

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~ Gas prices are jumping fast, and it’s hitting Arizona especially hard. According to AAA, the national average is sitting around $4.27 per gallon, while Arizona drivers are paying closer to $4.88. With global tensions and supply concerns driving the spike, what you’re seeing at the pump right now may not be the peak just yet.

The best prices I have seen locally are at the membership clubs, Costco & Sam’s Club.

~ Roadwork is continuing in Sun City, with improvements ongoing now through early May, that may impact traffic in key areas around the community. Drivers should expect delays, lane restrictions, and changing traffic patterns as crews complete the work, so plan a little extra time if you’re heading out. See the full article at YourValley.net

~ Big news for our readers, the Sun City Scoop now has a full website at suncityscoop.com. You can now find local news, community updates, area history, and a full archive of past newsletters all in one place. It is your new go to hub for everything happening around Sun City, Sun City West, and The Grand.

With several inner canyon trails beginning to reopen, it is a good time to look at the history behind the paths that take hikers from the rim all the way down to the Colorado River. Long before modern gear and switchbacks, these routes were shaped by Native American travel corridors, later expanded by miners, prospectors, and early tourism operators trying to make the canyon more accessible.

One of the most famous routes, the Bright Angel Trail, follows an ancient path used by the Havasupai people to reach water sources deep in the canyon. In the late 1800s, it was improved as a toll road, where early visitors actually had to pay to hike down. Imagine today’s trailhead with a ticket booth. It was not until the National Park Service took control that access became public and the trail was improved for safer travel.

Read the full article about the Grand Canyon.

Who’s Keeping an Eye on Your Home While You’re Gone?

The Sun City Posse’s Vacation Watch is a solid community service, but it’s a surface-level check. No one is inside the home looking for leaks, HVAC issues, or early warning signs. That’s where a professional home watch inspection comes in, catching problems early while your home sits unoccupied.

Phoenix Home Watch provides professional visual inspections of your property, looking for obvious issues before they turn into costly repairs. We communicate with you in real time and serve as your trusted advocate while you are away.

Your home does not get a summer break. Neither do we.

Visit PhxHomeWatch.com or call Phoenix Home Watch at (623) 226-8299

[Sun City West] The Sun City West April Food Truck & Music Festival is rolling in with a full lineup of local food trucks, live music, and a lively outdoor atmosphere perfect for a spring evening. The event takes place Wednesday, April 1 from 5:00–8:00 PM at Beardsley Park, offering residents a fun, casual night out right in the community. Bring a chair, grab a bite, and enjoy the music under the desert sky. (link)

[Sun City] This week’s movie is ‘LETTERS TO JULIET’. Showtimes are Wednesday 4/1 at 2pm & 7pm at the Marinette Rec Center & Saturday 4/4 at 2pm & 7pm at the MOUNTAIN MUSIC ROOM (New location). See the MARCH movie lineup here.

[Sun City] As part of the WINTER Ticketed Mini-Series, PIANO ICONS OF THE WORLD will be performing on Wednesday, April 1st, at 6pm at the Sundial Recreation Center. (link)

This Hit Show straight from Las Vegas pays tribute to both Classic and Contemporary Piano Icons of the World such as Ray Charles, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel and Little Richard, as well as to modern iconic ladies Alicia Keys and Lady Gaga. Dressed to impress and true to every character, these entertainers put on a show unlike any other, full of group interaction, audience participation and plenty of surprises!

[Sun City West] Movie Night at the Stardust Theatre Join them for a matinee showing of THE LEGO MOVIE on Friday, April 3rd at 1pm. (link)

[Sun City] Head to the TOP DOG “EGGS”TRAVAGANZA , hosted by the Best Friends Dog Club of Sun City, on Saturday, April 4 from 1:00–3:00 PM at the Fairway Arizona Rooms 3 & 4, where you can meet talented pups and watch live demos of their skills. It’s a great chance to see these impressive dogs in action and enjoy a unique community event. (link)

[Sun City West] Rec Centers of Sun City West are hosting their Easter in the Park event on Saturday, April 4th from 9am-12pm at Beardsley Park. Tickets are free but are required for each child participating. (link)

[Sun City] RCSC is hosting their Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4th from 9-11am at the Sun Bowl Amphitheater. There will be egg hunts for ages 2-4, 5-8 & 9-12.

[Sun City] United Church of Sun City is hosting an Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 5th at 7am in the Sun Bowl Amphitheater.

[Sun City] The RCSC Spring Sun Bowl Concert Series is underway and this Sunday, April 5th, City Nights will be performing. (link)

[Sun City West] The Sun City West Friday Farmers Market. The market is every Friday from 10am-2pm at the Lord of Life Lutherans Church. (link)

[Sun City] The Sun City Farmers Market is back at the Bell Center, on 99th Ave just south of Bell Road. The market will be held every Thursday from 9am-1pm. (link)

[Surprise] Surprise Farmer’s Market, every Saturday from 3-7pm. A weekly market featuring fresh local ingredients, homemade goods, and artisanal crafts from nearby farms and ranches. (link & map)

[Sun City West] The Sun City West Desert Garden Club hosts weekly PLANT SALES from 9:00am to noon each Thursday Club members will be on hand during sales to answer questions and offer gardening advice. Visitors are encouraged to tour the adjacent botanical garden during their visit to the greenhouse. The plant sales are open to the public and payments can be made by cash, check, or credit card. Supporting Education and the Community.

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The event by the Best Friends Dog Club got me thinking, maybe we should do a ‘subscriber pet of the week’ feature in the newsletter.

These are our dogs, Vincent & Huxley, they are Chihuahua & Brussels Griffon mix. They are brothers from the same parents, but different litters. They are both sweet hearts, full of energy and some Chihuahua energy too. Vincent can be a bit of a bully at times, though. 🤣

If you’d like to have your pet be the ‘pet of the week’, reply to this email with a picture and some info about them. Thanks!

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