Roadway improvement projects scheduled for North Valley

NORTH VALLEY – Maricopa Department of Transportation was scheduled to begin two projects in the North Valley designed to mitigate dust. The first began June 8 in Desert Hills. Crews will work through July to install chip seal on 12th Street, 15th and 29th avenues and Irvine Road.

On June 12, crews will begin the preparation work for an asphalt overlay on various rural North Valley roadways. Roadway construction should begin in August. For more information on either project, call (480) 350‑9288.

Habitat raises $1 million

CAVE CREEK – Habitat for Humanity Desert Foothills easily completed its $500,000 challenge grant before the June 30 deadline, raising $1 million in overall fund raising.

The challenge grant from a local philanthropic couple was made to benefit the non‑profit organization’s mission of providing affordable housing for low‑income families in the Desert Foothills area. Money raised this year helps HFHDF build its next condominium project, near Cave Creek Road and Blue Ridge Drive.

Supporters will attend a reception at the Boulder House in North Scottsdale, June 14, to celebrate and honor volunteers and organizations for outstanding service. For more information, visit www.hfhdesertfoothills.com or call Pam Lowe at (480) 488‑4693.

Don’t be afraid of mice

ANTHEM – For those new to computers, learn to use a mouse and keyboard, with plenty of practice, 1:30 p.m, June 22, at North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway.  Registration needed. For information, call (602) 652‑3000 or visit www.mcldaz.org.

Teens meet at Starbucks

ANTHEM – Teens ages 12‑18 will meet at Starbucks at 4 p.m., June 20, to discuss books about futuristic societies. The reading group is sponsored by  North Valley Regional Library. Ask at the library information desk, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, for suggested books. Registration needed. For information, call (602) 652‑3000 or visit www.mcldaz.org.

Democrats have a hot time

VALLEY – The Foothills Democrats spice it up June 21, by meeting at Taste of India for hot Arizona politics served up with a taste tour of northern Indian cuisine. The community is invited for food and a discussion of local, state and national issues.

No reservations necessary. Meet at 6 p.m., at 1609 E. Bell Road, Phoenix.  For more information, visit www.foothillsdemocrats.com or call (602) 234‑6590.    

Anime‑Manga club forms

ANTHEM – Teens ages 12‑18 are invited to the first meeting of a new Anime‑Manga club, 4 p.m., June 21, at North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway. Snacks provided. For information, call (602) 652‑3000 or visit www.mcldaz.org.

Learn to cartoon

ANTHEM – Kids ages 7‑11 can join an animal cartooning class with a professional artist, 2 p.m., June19, at North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway. Registration needed. For information, call (602) 652‑3000 or visit www.mcldaz.org.

Tour Solar Facility

LAKE PLEASANT– Tour the solar HVAC and Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant on Tuesday, June 20. Be at the gate between 8:00 and 8:20 a.m. to ensure admittance. RSVP by June 15 to District 3 Supervisor Andy Kunasek, (602) 506‑7562. Refreshments will be served.

Meet dogs with ‘Healing Paws’

ANTHEM – Learn what it takes to train a therapy dog and find out what they do, June 19 at 2 p.m.

Healing Paws is the animal‑assisted therapy program for patients at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. First come/first served, limited seating available at North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway. For information, call (602) 652‑3000 or visit www.mcldaz.org.

Sonoran Properties to hold blood drive

NORTH VALLEY – Pam Rankin, Designated Owner/Broker for Windermere Sonoran Properties, along with agents and staff from Windermere Real Estate’s Desert Ridge office, is hosting their second annual blood drive, June 16, from 10 a.m ‑ 2 p. m., to support the American Red Cross.

A Red Cross mobile blood unit will be parked across from the office at 20860 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite 150. To register, contact Jessica, (480) 515‑2202, or visit www.givelife.org, keyword: windermere.

Real estate team wins Rotary tourney

ANTHEM – The golf team from Realtor Doreen Drew’s Daisy Mountain Real Estate office in Anthem won first place in the Rotary Club of Anthem’s golf tournament, May 6, to benefit the Sheriff’s posse and local schools. Drew, an Anthem resident, was also a major tournament sponsor.

Winning team members were Dr. Chris Wylie, Gerry Norquist, Bill Bright and Gary Drew.

Daisy Mountain Real Estate is in Anthem Commerce Park, 42101 N. 41st Drive. Drew can be contacted at (623) 879‑3277, or visit www.daisydreamhomes.com.