Category Archives: Laveen activities

Oct 14 2019

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Pumpkin Patch Festival kicks off the season for two weekends at Amadio Ranch in Laveen

LAVEEN, AZ – When Fall arrives with cooler weather, it’s time to find the perfect pumpkin for Jack O’ Lanterns or for autumn décor. The Amadio Farm Pumpkin Patch in Laveen invites families to come for two weekends of Pumpkin Patch festivities on Oct. 19 and Oct. 26. “Our Pumpkin Patch events feature...

Jun 03 2019

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Laveen dog park at Cesar Chavez closing for maintenance

The Cesar Chavez Dog Park: Large dog area will be closed for maintenance starting Monday, June 3 and will reopen on July 15. The small dog area will be closed for maintenance starting on July 15 and will reopen on Aug. 26.

Oct 01 2017

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Laveen Lions plan annual car show; seek new members

Rose Tring © www.finditinLaveen.com The Laveen Lions Club, an international community service organization with local chapters worldwide, is preparing for one of its largest annual events, the Heritage Car Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21 at the Laveen Education Center, 5001 W. Dobbin...

Feb 04 2017

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65th Annual Laveen Pit Barbecue set for Saturday, Feb. 11

While this marks the 65th year that the Laveen has put on its pit barbecue, the thousands of residents heading over to Corona Ranch on Feb. 11 to chow down on barbecue will find a few changes, plenty of good grub, entertainment and community spirit: The barbecue is taking place 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. [&h...

Jul 14 2016

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Family Fun Day July 31; backpack drive July 1-31

Jan 19 2016

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Laveen Village Voice: Countdown to parade and barbecue

In less than a month we celebrate our agrarian heritage with the Laveen Community Parade on Feb. 6 and the Annual Laveen Pit Barbecue on Feb. 21. Hundreds of community volunteers, local business and local leaders pitch in thousands of hours to make these events enjoyable successful. “Laveen is a uni...

Dec 15 2015

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Laveen Village Voice: Community says goodbye to Laveen activist

One of Laveen’s most active residents and staunchest community supporters announced last month that she would be moving to Henderson, Nevada due to her husband’s career. Stefany Scovell served for more than six years on the Village Planning Committee and was a founder of the Laveen Meadows Block Wat...

Sep 02 2015

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Laveen Village Voice: Scouts and 4-H Geared Toward Helping Community

In growing children into responsible adults who care about their communities, parents look to many different resources. Here in Laveen, there are several youth organizations geared toward helping our community’s young people achieve that goal. Two prominent ones are: 4-H (for children ages 5-...

Aug 19 2015

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Phoenix Union board names interim superintendent from South Phoenix

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Union Governing Board unanimously named Dr. Chad Gestson Interim Superintendent to replace Dr. Kent P. Scribner, who is the sole finalist for the Fort Worth, TX Independent School District superintendent. The announcement was made at a special board meeting, Tuesday evening....

Aug 18 2015

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Laveen vet offers tips for pet hydration during record heat

With temperatures setting records over the past week, we see an increased incidence of heat related injury. One of the deadliest conditions a pet may encounter in this environment is heat stroke. The normal temperature for a dog is roughly 101.5 degrees (F), but this may vary about 1 degree in eith...

Aug 12 2015

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Laveen Village Voice: Raffle to raise funds for special needs riding program

Rider’s Ranch in Laveen is selling tickets in a Riding for Success fundraiser to benefit their Equine Assisted Life Skills Program, which helps at-risk and low-income youth in the community. Owner Melissa Rider said that Equine Assisted Programs are nationally known for their success in helping yout...

Aug 10 2015

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Laveen Village Voice: Backpack drive gets 50 donations

About a dozen local businesses donated time and services to Laveen’s first Back to School Backpack Drive and Family Fun Night on July 26 at the Laveen Education Center. Participants at the event received certificates for free haircuts for children ages 5-12 with the donation of a new backpack...

Jul 18 2015

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Businesses organize backpack drive and family fun night

Stop by next Sunday, July 26 with a new backpack to help out kids in Laveen. A group of small business owners in the community, led by Eleanor Palmer, owner at Ellaments Salon, have organized a backpack drive to benefit students in the Laveen Elementary School District. There will be music and dance...

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