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+ PROMOTE YOUR EVENT  Good afternoon RJ,

Were you excited for the Josh Turner concert over at The Events Center at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino? We were too. Unfortunately, the concert has been postponedafter members of the touring entourage tested positive for COVID.

Big news for Apache Junction: The city turns 100 next month! The community will kick off the celebration of its 100-year anniversary with this free event at Prospector Park. 

If you’re looking for a way to give back to area children in need this holiday season, you may want to check out the Ride for Toys happening in Maricopa on Dec. 11.Organized by the Professional Firefighters of Maricopa Local 4561 Union, the toy drive is a way to help brighten the holidays for those less fortunate while also getting to ride on the Maricopa fire truck.

Deciding on your plans for New Year’s Eve? Here’s one possibility: The Queen Creek Botanical Gardens will roar into 2022 with a gala themed after the “Great Gatsby.” The event will include dancing, fireworks, dinner, a champagne toast at midnight and much more.  

Around Pinal this weekend…CG starts off Electric Light Parade season SaturdayWhen area residents jockey for a sidewalk seat Saturday to watch the annual Casa Grande Electric Light Parade, officials are urging people to keep the pandemic in mind.See parade route mapAnnual CG toy parade to benefit area kidsThe 35th annual Casa Grande toy parade and auction, arranged by Dennis Beye and others, is set for Sunday.Get the detailsChristmas at Schnepf Farms returns with new holiday attractionsSchnepf Farms in Queen Creek has turned into a magical winter wonderland again with the third year of its World of Illumination — one of the largest drive-thru light shows in the area.Get the detailsFlorence to welcome holidays with Santa cruise, Main Street eventImagine Historic Main Street filled with holiday cheer, thousands of holiday lights, and the sound of holiday music echoing from adobe buildings. Experience the magic of Christmas on Main on Friday, Dec. 3.Get the details

Trending Headlines…Eloy woman charged after allegedly pulling knife during argumentCentral Pinal Justice of the Peace resigns35 pounds of heroin seized in I-10 traffic stopBest Western opens in CG after construction delays

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