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It’s the Weekend

Friday , 12/26/2025
It’s the Weekend!
Whether this week was a challenge or a breeze – You made it, Pahovis !Congratulations!🎉To help you celebrate, here is your weekly overview. Be sure to scroll down 👇🏼 and check out 👀 news you may have missed, upcoming events 🗓️, how to support our local businesses🛍️ , & helpful area info💖!

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📰 News You May Have Missed
Letter to the Editor: The Risks of AI Toys for Children
If you’re shopping for a child in your life this holiday season, you may soon run into an AI toy – a stuffed animal or toy robot – that can connect to the internet and use a chatbot like ChatGPT to have conversations with children. The toys come with…
City of Mesa to Widen Ellsworth Road Between Ray and Germann Roads

The City of Mesa is moving forward with a major roadway improvement project that will widen Ellsworth Road to three lanes in each direction between Ray Road and Germann Road—a heavily traveled corridor for many San Tan Valley residents.
The project…
One Week Left to Renew 2026 Transaction Privilege Tax Licenses

Arizona businesses have about one week remaining to renew their 2026 Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license before the January 1 deadline.
According to the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR), businesses that do not renew by January 1, 2026 risk…
Corrected 2025 Property Tax Bills and Refund Checks Sent to Property Owners

Corrected 2025 property tax statements and refund checks have been mailed and should now be arriving in mailboxes.
The updated bills reflect a lower tax rate than originally issued, which means most property owners will see a reduction in…
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📅 UPCOMING EVENTS
Looking for things to do in the upcoming week? Here are a few highlights from our events calendar. Don’t forget to check out the full events calendar at https://santanvalley.com/events to make sure you’re not missing out on anything.😀
Discovery Station: Meet the CrittersDateSat, Dec 27, 10:00 amLocationSan Tan Mountain Regional Park
Come Learn MahJongDateSat, Dec 27, 11:00 amLocationSan Tan Valley Library – Bronze Room
Sunset WalkDateSat, Dec 27, 05:00 pmLocationSan Tan Mountain Regional Park
Family Hike: Session 1DateSun, Dec 28, 11:00 amLocationSan Tan Mountain Regional Park
Family Hike: Session 2DateSun, Dec 28, 12:00 pmLocationSan Tan Mountain Regional Park
Homeschool Happenings: Nature HikeDateTue, Dec 30, 01:00 pmLocationSan Tan Mountain Regional Park
Young Adventurers ClubDateTue, Dec 30, 04:00 pmLocationSan Tan Valley Library – Bronze Room
New Year’s EveDateTuesday, 30 December 2025Location
New Year’s DayDateWednesday, 31 December 2025Location
Let’s Play!DateFri, Jan 02, 01:00 pmLocationSan Tan Valley Library – Bronze Room
Booked for the Weekend Book ClubDateSat, Jan 03, 09:00 amLocationSan Tan Valley Library – Bronze Room
Come Learn MahJongDateSat, Jan 03, 11:00 amLocationSan Tan Valley Library – Bronze Room
Discovery Station: Meet the CrittersDateSat, Jan 03, 12:00 pmLocationSan Tan Mountain Regional Park
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Party Animals AZ
Blends Barber Studio
Champion Schools – San Tan Valley
J.M. Kuhstoss Remodeling Pros
Kristi Hancock Law PLLC
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