I hope you had an amazing Independence Day celebration, and made it through with all your fingers!!

Have you been to Buc-ee’s? They opened their location in Goodyear a couple weeks ago and it was mayhem for days. My daughter went with her friends on Saturday, after they opened on Monday, and they still had to wait in line when they arrived, at midnight!!! I have not been, I’m curious to see what all the hype is about.

The crazy heat is here and looks to be hanging around through the weekend. Summers here are hot, you’d think I’d be used to it by now, but I still don’t like it and I don’t think I ever will. I hope you are finding ways to stay cool…🥵

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~ Water bills could be on the rise for Sun City residents. EPCOR has proposed a new rate plan that would gradually increase the monthly bill for a typical household using 7,000 gallons of water to about $54.41 over three years, though the proposal must still be reviewed and approved by the Arizona Corporation Commission before any changes take effect. Read the full article at YourValley.net

~ A new chapter has begun for a familiar Sun City location. The Carnivore Store has officially opened in the former Al's Meat Market space, bringing a fresh selection of premium meats, handcrafted sausages, and specialty butcher offerings to the neighborhood. For longtime residents who remember Al's, it's great to see the iconic butcher shop location serving the community once again. (map)

One of Arizona's most recognizable cities nearly had a very different name, one inspired by the citrus groves that once covered the area.

Today, Scottsdale is known for luxury resorts, world-class golf courses, art galleries, and upscale shopping. But long before it earned its reputation as "The West's Most Western Town," the community was a quiet farming settlement surrounded by orchards.

In fact, when local residents began discussing a name for the growing town in the late 1800s, one of the leading choices wasn't Scottsdale at all.

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[Sun City] This week’s movie is ‘MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS’. Showtimes are Wednesday 7/8 at 2pm & 7pm at the Marinette Rec Center & Saturday 7/11 at 2pm & 7pm at the MOUNTAIN MUSIC ROOM (New location). See the JULY movie lineup here.

[Sun City West] Movie Night at the Stardust Theatre Join them for a matinee showing of The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, on Thursday, JULY 9TH, at 6pm (link)

[Sun City West] The Sun City West Friday Farmers Market has moved indoors for the summer, at the Sun City West Foundation. The market is open from 9am-1pm each Friday. (link & map)

[Sun City] The Sun City Farmers Market is sticking around for the summer, with new hours designed for early birds. Stop by Bell Recreation Center on Thursday mornings from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. to browse fresh produce, baked goods, and offerings from local vendors. (link)

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[Sun City West] This summer, fill your calendar with some entertainment and get out of the Arizona heat as Stardust Theatre welcomes a great lineup of talented musicians, along with a hilarious comedy act, to perform in Sun City West as part of the “Live At Stardust” summer event! Cafe Flutes will be performing on Thursday, JuLY 9th at 2pm.

[Sun City] Rec Centers of Sun City “HOT FUN OUTTA THE SUN” concert series is happening on Wednesday, July 15th at the Sundial Recreation Center. Come out for the FABULOUS FEMALES OF THE 1950’S (link)

HOME OF THE WEEK: This home is in one of my favorite neighborhoods of Sun City. Just north of Bell Road, west of Dell Webb Blvd, the community is full of homes with a distinct design, in what many call Mid Century Modern styling. (link)

Property listed by Jenny Kennedy with HomeSmart

Three different Christmas in July events are upcoming, hosted by Sun City clubs:

Quilters on Grand - will hold our "Christmas in July Quilt & Sewing Sale" on Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Grand Center. Come discover great bargains on quilted gifts, fabric, books, patterns, and a wide variety of sewing and quilting notions supplies. Cash, checks, debit, and credit cards are accepted. Please come early for best selection. 

Bell Ceramics - invites you to our "Christmas in July Glaze & Take" on Saturday, July 25, 2026 from noon to 4:00 p.m. at the Bell Center. Come join us for Christmas in July and paint your own Christmas tree or cactus, which includes lights and supplies. The cost starts at $85, depending on the piece you pick and any extra decorative items that you may want to add. No experience is needed. Space is limited, so please stop to reserve your spot and pick your piece before July 15th.

Fairway Ceramics Club - is holding a "Christmas in July Craft Fair," hosted by our talented members, on Friday, July 24, Saturday, July 25, and Sunday, July 26, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Fairway Music Room and Club Rooms 210 and 218. Come browse a wide variety of unique, handcrafted items created by our club members. You'll find beautiful ceramic pieces and other one-of-a-kind treasures that make perfect gifts for family, friends, or for yourself! 

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