It’s the Weekend! RJ Hamster

Friday ‍, 04/03/2026 ‍

It’s the Weekend!

‍Whether this week was a challenge or a breeze – You made it, Pahovis ! Congratulations!🎉To help you celebrate, here is your weekly overview. Be sure to scroll down 👇🏼 and check out 👀 news you may have missed, upcoming events 🗓️, how to support our local businesses🛍️ , & helpful area info💖!

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‍📰 News You May Have Missed

San Tan Valley Council Approves First Town Budget and Employee Benefits

The San Tan Valley Town Council covered a wide range of topics during its April 1 meeting — from the town’s first employee benefits package to approving the municipality’s first operating budget.

The meeting also included updates on zoning work,…

SRP Approves Temporary Summer Rate Decrease for Customers

The Salt River Project (SRP) Board of Directors has approved a temporary decrease in electricity prices that will lower customer bills during the hottest months of the year.

The price reduction will take effect with the May 2026 billing cycle…

Retail Project Planned for Bella Vista and Gantzel Corridor in San Tan Valley

Another commercial project is being proposed along the Bella Vista Road corridor as growth continues across San Tan Valley.

Phoenix-based Diversified Partners has announced plans for a 3.84-acre retail development at the southeast corner of Bella…

Florence Considers Sales Tax Increase as San Tan Valley Explores Similar Discussion

Residents in San Tan Valley may soon hear discussions about a local sales tax within the Town of San Tan Valley, as council members prepare to consider the issue in upcoming public hearings that could take place later in April.

While no proposal has…

29-Acre Land Sale Near San Tan Valley Signals Continued Growth Along Arizona Farms Road

A 29-acre piece of land just south of San Tan Valley has sold for $4.7 million, adding to the steady development happening along the Arizona Farms Road corridor near the Town of Florence.

The property sits at the southeast corner of Felix Road and…

Easy Ways to Lower Your Power Bill Before Summer Heat Hits

Temperatures are already starting to warm up across Arizona, and Salt River Project (SRP) says now is the time for residents to prepare their homes before the summer heat arrives.

For many San Tan Valley residents who receive electricity from SRP,…

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‍ 📅 UPCOMING EVENTS

‍‍Looking for things to do in the upcoming week? Here are a few highlights from our events calendar. Don’t forget to check out the full events calendar at https://santanvalley.com/events to make sure you’re not missing out on anything.😀

Yarn CraftersDateFri, Apr 03, 09:45 amLocationSan Tan Valley Library – Bronze Room

C.A.M.P. Farmers MarketDateSat, Apr 04, 08:00 amLocationLifePoint Church

C.A.M.P. Farmers MarketDateSat, Apr 04, 09:00 amLocationSan Tan Valley Library

Earth Day Celebration at Peralta Regional ParkDateSat, Apr 04, 10:00 amLocationPeralta Regional Park

San Tan FeastivalDateSat, Apr 04, 05:30 pmLocationWalMart 1725 W. Hunt Highway

San Tan Leads MeetingDateTue, Apr 07, 07:30 amLocation

Yarn CraftersDateFri, Apr 10, 09:45 amLocationSan Tan Valley Library – Bronze Room

San Tan Leads MeetingDateTue, Apr 14, 07:30 amLocation

Pinal County Board of Supervisors MeetingDateWed, Apr 15, 09:30 amLocationPinal County Administrative Complex 

San Tan Valley Town Council MeetingDateWed, Apr 15, 06:00 pmLocationSan Tan Valley Government Complex

Yarn CraftersDateFri, Apr 17, 09:45 amLocationSan Tan Valley Library – Bronze Room

San Tan FeastivalDateSat, Apr 18, 05:30 pmLocationWalMart 1725 W. Hunt Highway

San Tan Leads MeetingDateTue, Apr 21, 07:30 amLocation

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I was born on 6 August 1956 in San Francisco, California to Janet and (the late) Richard Hovis. I grew up in Santa Monica, California where I attended elementary, junior high school, and high school (graduating in 1974), in addition to involvement in sports and recreation (Little League +, the Boy’s Club ++). Further, it was in elementary school – St. Augustine’s By-the -Sea Parish School that I found, and made the choice to truly journey with God. I attended Arizona State University from 1974 to 1977 – seeking to become an architect, however, I was not accepted, and, as such, I graduated with a Liberal Arts degree. Upon graduation from Arizona State University, I attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and studied City and Regional Planning at the Master’s level. I successfully completed one (1) year in a two (2) year program – I did not complete the Master’s degree in City and Regional Planning – due to personal reasons. I returned to Santa Monica where I started (October 1979) my career as graphic designer with Exxon Company, USA. I spent five years with Exxon Company, USA. While working with Exxon Company, USA I was accepted into architectural school – Sci-Arc in Southern California, however, I did not attend preferring to stay with Exxon.. In 1982 I married Laura Flosi and in April 1983 we had our one and only child – Lauren Alain Hovis – a gift from God. We moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1984 from Los Angeles, where I went to work as a graphic designer with Kitchell CEM (from 1985 -1987). From 1987 – 1995 I was an independent contractor, and a registered representative in mortgage finance, financial management, graphic design, and drafting. Further, I attended the University of Phoenix and successfully obtained a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) in 1982. I was also a member of the Scottsdale Jaycees, where I became very involved in community events and projects. In 1994, I accepted a cartography position with the Defense Mapping Agency in Reston, Virginia. As such, I relocated from Phoenix to Reston. In 1998, I was accepted and worked as a Visual Information Officer with the Central Intelligence Agency. In 2002, I worked as a Support Officer until my retirement (due to a need for shoulder surgery) in September 2018. Away from my Federal Government service, I have been involved in various organizations and activities in Northern Virginia. In November of 2011, I married Rebecca Ouellette in Santa Monica, California. I reside in San Tan Valley, AZ with my two hamster - Jess and Timothy, our fish, our lizard - RJ Lizard., and our cats - Pearl and Grey. As to hobbies, I enjoy playing sports, attending sporting events, mentoring individuals from financial management to hamsters, building models, photography, travel, multimedia design, managing partner for RJ Hamster, and jazz – smooth jazz to a samba or a bossa nova. Love and God Bless, Peter – aka RJ Hamster Jo hi

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