The Countryside Recreation Center is hosting its annual Monster Bash with activities and costume contests on October 24, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Pre-registration is recommended.

Avondale Councilmember Tina Conde is appointed to MAG's Community Initiatives Coordinating Committee to address social issues like homelessness and domestic violence.

Goodyear highlights youth engagement initiatives like Alice Cooper's free Solid Rock Teen Center, the no-cost Rec center, and exclusive teen areas in the local library, along with city government internships and a volunteer work readiness program.

Yavapai County Board of Supervisors honored two Sheriff's Office employees for 25 years of service, highlighting their commitment to public safety and community service.

Flagstaff and Coconino County are inviting public input on future land use plans, with meetings scheduled for discussions on adopting the Regional Land Use Plan 2045 and the Coconino County Comprehensive Plan, or Envision 2045.

Scottsdale Fire Department is building a new ambulance annex at Fire Station 601 to improve emergency services, with an open house scheduled for Sept. 15.

Goodyear, Arizona's upcoming downtown area, GSQ, attracts new businesses like Fogo de Chão and First Watch, set to open in 2026, amid broader development plans.

Chandler Municipal Airport is offering free guided tours this fall, providing an insight into airport operations. The tours are available on specific dates with limited spots, and interested participants must register online.

"Ballet Under the Stars" is a free outdoor ballet event by Ballet Arizona at Peoria's Centennial Plaza on September 20, offering classical and contemporary performances.

Peoria offers a free concert series each Saturday in September, featuring acts like Simply Three, Tindal Muzic, and Midnight Ride at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts.

Peoria's Rio Vista Recreation Center offers free Sustainable U fall courses on environmentally conscious living, starting with a class on cacti landscaping.

The Exchange Club of Tempe organizes a 9/11 remembrance event with thousands of flags at Tempe Beach Park, accompanied by a concert, a 5K run/walk, and a memorial ceremony.

Kyrene School District considers closing schools due to declining enrollment, sparking community concern. Public hearings are scheduled before a final decision in December 2025.