NoPho Neighborhoods, Schools & Events
Smiles 4 Sick Children has roots in honoring the life of one young girl who passed away too early. Since 2013, the Anthem-based charity has provided toys and other gifts to children at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Find out how you can help.
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There are numerous worthy charities in the North Valley to consider. Here are a few that are doing great things for those in need.
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Two-thirds of every dollar spent at a small business (whether it’s a service business, restaurant or retail store) stays local. That in mind, In&Out Publications wishes to thank all our 2018 display advertisers—and encourage you to spend local.
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Volunteer bell ringers—individuals, couples, families or groups—are needed for the annual Red Kettle Campaign from Thanksgiving to Christmas. Time slots are open on Fridays and Saturdays at four locations: Walmart-Anthem, Fry’s in Anthem and on Dove Valley Road, and Safeway in Anthem.
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After attempts to reach what it called a neighborly solution, Anthem Community Council today sent a letter to the four leaders of the New River-Desert Hills Incorporation Committee, threatening litigation if the committee refuses to remove the sections of Anthem that are in its proposed incorporation map.
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Whether you’d like to march or drive, Saturday, Oct. 20 is the deadline to sign up to participate in the 14th annual Daisy Mountain Veterans Parade, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 3 in Anthem.
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Suicide is the third leading cause of death for those ages of 10 and 24, resulting in approximately 4,600 deaths nationwide each year. In many scientific studies, bullying is found to be related to the risk of suicide. The public is invited to learn more at this local workshop.
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Dedicated pickleball courts opened last year at the Paseo Highlands Park on Pinnacle Peak Road in North Phoenix. The courts are open to the public. Meanwhile, dedicated courts are planned for Anthem and for USAA’s master-planned Union Park at Norterrra development.
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By a resounding and somewhat surprising 6-0 vote, the Rio Vista Planning Committee, an advisory committee to the City of Phoenix, recommended denial of a rezoning request to allow construction of 286 houses between Anthem and New River. But the vote is not a final decision.
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Some rural residents hope to combine New River and Desert Hills into one formalized town. They aim to include some of Anthem’s businesses, and then likely add a local sales tax. But a number of residents—rural and suburban—are voicing opposition. Learn the pros & cons, the process, and what it means to be a town.
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The New River–Desert Hills Incorporation Committee contracted an expert to provide a preliminary budget analysis for the proposed town. But not everyone is buying the numbers.
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