Residents of Coolidge may have a new regional park coming to their city. For what would be Coolidge’s biggest park, the city is initiating discussions with its on-call design firm, Logan Simpson Design of Tempe, to prepare a regional park master plan. Read more about the plans for the park.

As the sweltering summer heat continues to affect residents, ideas of Christmas trees and Santa Claus may not be the first thing on anyone’s mind. However, staff and volunteers at First United Methodist Church are hoping to change that with their Christmas in August event. Click here to get all of the details.

Finally, as a reminder, today is the last day that you can vote for your favorite local businesses for the Crème de la Copa Competition. Get your votes in while you still can!