North Maricopa Democrats meet

Jim Larsen, local businessman and former candidate for the Arizona State Senate, will address the North Maricopa Democrats. The club will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 11, at 7 p.m. at the Boulder Creek High School library located at 40410 Gavilan Peak Parkway in Anthem.

Take advantage of this opportunity to meet fellow Democrats, discuss issues, and learn how we can make a positive impact in our state and community. Students are welcome. For more information, please contact Bill Engler at billengler@qwest.net.

Daisy Mountain Fire Department holds disaster training workshop

Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) will be held 7-10 p.m. for eight consecutive Thursdays beginning on April 5 at DMFD Station No. 141, 43814 New River Road. at Circle Mountain Road.

The classes, sponsored by Homeland Security and taught by DMFD twice a year, are free. A certificate is given for those who attend the entire workshop.

To register, call DMFD at (623) 465-7400. For more information, call N. Selleys at (623) 465-5559.

Easter Services

North Ridge Community Church, 6363 E. Dynamite Blvd., will have its choir and orchestra perform at 7:30 and 9 a.m. The Student Service is scheduled for 10:45 a.m., as are the Contemporary Rock and Coffee House services.

The Desert Mission United Methodist Church will be performing a Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m. at the Carefree Sundial. The service includes worship, music and a Flowering of the Cross. Seating will be provided. Easter services also will be held at 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. at The Chapel at Bella Vista Private School. Those services will include music, worship and open Communion.

Scottsdale First Assembly Dream Center Pastor David Friend and the drama department will present “The Miracle of Easter.” This presentation will take place at both the 9 and 10:45 a.m. services. There also will be a special Easter Sunrise Service at  6 a.m.