One of the first statements from Parks, Recreation and Community Ser- vices Director John Sefton was, “We’re very proud and boast of our recreation services. We have over 95,000 registrations annually.”

Fewer than 35 people attended the City Council candidate mixer Aug. 15 at Rio Vista Recreation Center. But each candidate who attended received his or her six minutes of fame and gave biographies, accomplishment summaries and visions for the future of the city.

Title V of the Higher Education Act (HEA) is a federally funded grant program, created in 1998 to assist certain colleges and universities in improving the higher education of Hispanic students in the United States.

A community leader, philanthropist, educator and business executive, Kathleen H. Goeppinger, president and CEO, Midwestern University, will be honored for her commitment to the community and the West Valley Oct. 2. 

A farewell reception was held Aug. 16 for Peoria Police Chief Roy Minter, who is leaving to take a position as chief of police in Savannah, Ga.

Peoria welcomed two new Council Youth Liaisons to the City Council: Leah Gilbertson and Frank Johnson. Presiding Municipal Judge George Anagnost swore in the two students at the Aug. 14 City Council meeting.

Children sat quietly at Sunrise Mountain Library’s Thursday morning gathering. It was the regular reading crowd, the same youngsters who go every week to join Madame Patchouli (aka Kathy Jackson) in a dance and sing along with her as she recites their favorite book passages.

We continue with part 3 of a series outlining what Peoria Economic Development Department calls the city’s premier development sites.

Pleasant Harbor and Evofit will host the inaugural Pleasant Harbor Dam Cancer! 5K Run/Walk from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 13 at Lake Pleasant. The race will take place on the New Waddell Dam, which is 4,700 feet long and 440 feet high. Never open to the public, runners will have a unique vantage…

Now that the kids are back to school, the Peoria Times would like to take the opportunity to remind drivers of all the traffic laws and safety protocols that surround school zones and school buses.

Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park has announced this year’s recipients of its annual Animal Care & Conservation Awards. Over the past three decades, the zoo has contributed tens of thousands of dollars, as well as thousands more as in-kind support and staff expertise to dozens of local, national and international organizations working on habitat restoration and wildlife conservation all over the globe. The financial awards of $1,000 to $10,000 each were created to recognize worthy efforts in field conservation, public display and education and basic research designed to preserve our planet and inspire future generations to care about wildlife and wild places.

Women in Business – Part 3

A Peoria O’Reilly Auto Parts property is part of a two-piece package that has been sold to California investors JD 2 LLC for a total of $3.4 million. The first property is at 8964 W. Peoria Ave. and the second is in Apache Junction.

Peoria Mayor Cathy Carlat, front center, proclaims Aug. 14, 2018, “Peoria Liberty Lions State Baseball Champion Day” at the regular city council meeting Aug. 14.

Peoria Rotary is presenting a banquet titled “Who We Are, What We Do” to recognize members of student service clubs based at Peoria and Centennial high schools. Students from each school will show photos and videos of service projects they have completed and talk about their plans for the co…

After a national search brought in more than 50 applicants, the city of Peoria announced Aug. 7 that South Pasadena Police Chief Arthur J. Miller has been selected to replace the city’s retiring Police Chief Roy Minter.

This is the second in a series outlining what Peoria Economic Development Department calls the city’s premier development sites.

Some voters may have questions about the upcoming primary elections on Aug. 28. Early ballots, dates, locations, lines, times and deadlines … the process can be confusing. The city of Peoria is offering to help with a first-ever event: Q and A with the city clerk. 

“Books are uniquely portable magic.” — Stephen King

Arizona’s primary election is less than three weeks away and voters will have lots of decisions to make.

The Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park welcomed its second baby sea lion in less than a year.

Planning on planting a tree? Burying some irrigation? Erecting a flag pole? Maybe even building a pergola in your backyard?

The Plaza del Rio Foundation’s fall 2018 scholarship awards presentation honored 11 employees from both the Freedom Plaza Retirement Campus and Peoria Post Acute and Rehabilitation (formerly Plaza del Rio Care Center) on the Plaza del Rio Campus in Peoria.

Domestic violence can affect how someone feels about her inner self. A support group sponsored by the police department’s Victim Assistance Unit will explore solutions to overcome the hurt domestic violence has caused in victims’ lives.

This is the first in a series outlining what Peoria Economic Development Department calls the city’s premier development sites.

For the 12th consecutive year, The Salvation Army Sun Cities West Valley Corps Community Center and Walmart teamed up to provide neighbors most in need in the West Valley with vital back-to-school clothing. The shopping event took place July 25 at the Walmart Peoria Supercenter, 21655 N. Lak…

Under the leadership of State Sen. Kate Brophy McGee, R-District 28, the Arizona Legislature passed SB1390 to extend Proposition 301, legislation that dedicates more than $600 million annually to Arizona classrooms for an additional 20 years. 

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) and the Department of Defense have awarded Dr. Anthony Dicello, owner of A Glowing Smile Dental Care, and Cathy Davis, his office manager, the Patriot Award for supporting their National Guard and Reserve employees.

Grief affects everyone differently. For Billy, it manifested itself as anger nearly two years after his father died.

The Peoria Police Department is encouraging our community members to join us for this year’s National Night Out on Aug. 7. Local Target stores are partnering in the celebration to promote community involvement and crime prevention.

The P83 district is likely to get busier this fall with the addition of a new event. The Phoenix Film Foundation and Phoenix Film Festival have announced the start of a new festival. The Peoria Film Fest presented by the city of Peoria will be held Oct. 19 to 21 at the Harkins Arrowhead Foun…

D.R. Horton successfully bid $31.35 million July 17 in an Arizona State Land Department auction for 125.36 acres of State Trust Land in Peoria that is zoned for residential use, State Land Commissioner Lisa Atkins announced last week.