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Fun up north: Get a three-day Flagstaff hiking itinerary
🥾 Nestled just a couple of hours north of Phoenix, Flagstaff offers a refreshing escape to cooler temperatures and stunning mountain scenery. The scenic drive transports you from the bustling desert Valley to the serene pine forests of the San Francisco Peaks. This three-day itinerary allows you to discover Flagstaff’s diverse landscapes. From lava rock to aspens, pine forests and the Kachina wetlands, you get to see a bit of everything.
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This weekend's things to do
🦃 Next week is Thanksgiving and, while your mind may be on turkey and sides, there is plenty to keep you busy this weekend as well. Read this story to learn about events to consider for the upcoming weekend.
More news and notes
🎤 Start your holiday season off right with Upscale Singers’ annual Christmas show. It’s an anniversary party as they celebrate “Tis the 20th Season: Celebrating a Merry Milestone.” Purchase your tickets now to secure your spot for either the Dec. 7 performance at 2 p.m. or the Dec. 8 performance at 5 p.m.
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👴🏼 In an exciting and much needed new development for the community of Anthem, Anthem Cares Through Service (ACTS) has become a community partner of Foothills Caring Corps (FCC). This partnership enhances the work of two nonprofits committed to improving the quality of life for local residents, particularly seniors, and those in need of assistance, according to both organizations.
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⛲️ The town of Fountain Hills is making waves in the Valley arts community with the expansion of its successful Utility Box Mural Program, further solidifying its commitment to enhancing the local arts scene. In partnership with the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA), six new vibrant murals will be unveiled throughout downtown Fountain Hills this fall, transforming utility boxes along the Avenue of the Fountains and Palisades into captivating works of art.
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⛏️ Rackensack Canyon Tours is donating more than $8,000 to provide three-hour tours of the famous Rackensack Mine as part of the Arizona Gold Mining Experience at Cave Creek Museum. The first of the mine tours took place on Saturday, Nov. 9 and the next one takes place on Saturday, Dec. 14. The mine tours come to life at 1 p.m. following the Arizona Gold Mining Experience.
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Looking ahead
🎄 Experience the magic of the holiday season as Carefree Lights Up! Join in on November 30 at 5 p.m. for a charming small-town celebration to light the 20-foot Christmas tree next to the Veterans Memorial in the Carefree Desert Gardens.
Learn more here.
Toy drive underway
🚂 Every holiday season, CITYSunTimes partners with a local nonprofit to host a toy drive to help make the holidays magical for local families. This year, we are excited to announce that we’re partnering with Purse-Impressions, a nonprofit organization that has become a beacon of hope for adults in recovery by providing them with thoughtfully filled purses and backpacks.
Learn more here.
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