Beat the heat: places to cool off around Laveen
When the Arizona summer hits full blast, finding ways to stay cool in Laveen becomes top priority. While we might not have a beach around the corner, there are still plenty of ways to chill out without leaving the neighborhood – and support some great local spots while you’re at it. Here are a few […]
Celebrate community: Laveen BBQ, parade, and bingo fun!
Laveen is gearing up for an exciting February filled with food, fun, and community connection! With the Laveen BBQ happening on February 22 and the beloved Laveen Parade kicking things off on the first Saturday of February, there’s no shortage of opportunities to get involved and show your local pride. The Laveen BBQ: more than […]
Deeply Rooted in Laveen’s Modern Rural Community
By Tom Brecke South x South Mountain (This article first published in May 2024 in the South X South Mountain online news. Subcribe to the local newsletter here.) By Tom Brecke, South x South Mountain If you want to understand the heart and soul of Laveen, look no further than Stephanie Hurd. As an active […]
Lifelong South Mountain resident raising up community by raising fish
By Tom Brecke South x South Mountain (This article first published in March 2024 in the South X South Mountain online news). You can’t blame Dr. George Brooks for being partial to the ground in the South Mountain area. After all, he’s spent his entire life on the southside of Phoenix. And while land and […]
Mystery Castle Foundation Says Building Won’t be Demolished
Mystery Castle future discussed amid vandalism and demolition permit.
Pie season arrives at Amadio Ranch, preorder now for Thanksgiving
Add a homemade pie to the Thanksgiving menu without spending a minute in the kitchen by ordering now from Amadio Ranch, known Valleywide for their made-from-scratch pies and their organic, farm-grown produce. It’s a Thanksgiving tradition at the Laveen family-owned farm to bake thousands of pies in advance of Thanksgiving, sure to meet even the […]
HeroZona back-to-school event set for July 27 at South Mountain Community College
Arizona’s Largest Backpack Drive to Impact over 10,000 Families with School Supplies 7th Annual ‘Phoenix Tools 4 School’ Also Provides College Readiness Workshops to Students PHOENIX – In an effort to support local families with the cost of their kids returning to school, the HeroZona Foundation will host their 7th Annual ‘Phoenix Tools 4 School’ […]
Free breakfasts and lunches ALL SUMMER at Laveen schools
School might be out, but Laveen schools are serving FREE breakfast and lunch to all kids all summer! In addition, both our local high schools, Cesar Chavez and Betty Fairfax are part of a similar program in the Phoenix Union High School District. Children 18 years and younger may join us throughout the summer for […]
Wittmann Wins Summer Trout Challenge
While most of us are just getting our Halloween decorations put away, members of the Laveen Education Foundation already are wearing their winter thinking caps because it’s almost time for the Third Annual Winter Festival. This year’s festival is scheduled for 5-8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 9 at the Laveen Education Center, 5001 W. Dobbins […]
Santa coming to Laveen in a helicopter on Dec. 2
©FindItInLaveen.com LAVEEN, AZ – Santa Claus is coming to town at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2. He will arrive via helicopter at the Heritage Academy Campus where the public is invited for a morning of Christmas festivities. Campus opens at 9:30 a.m. for the event with seasonal entertainment provided throughout the morning by the […]