It’s the Weekend RJ Hamster

Friday ‍, 06/19/2026 ‍

It’s the Weekend!

‍Whether this week was a challenge or a breeze – You made it, Peter ! 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

FUSD Weighs School Closures to Fix $5 Million Budget Gap

Florence Unified School District — the district that serves most of the San Tan Valley area — is weighing school closures to close a $5 million budget gap, and district leaders say more than one campus may have to shut down to make up the difference.

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San Tan Valley Area Voters Will Decide on Statewide Election Rules in November

San Tan Valley area voters will decide this November whether to write a set of new election rules into the Arizona Constitution, after state lawmakers voted to put the question on the statewide ballot.

The Arizona Legislature gave final approval on…

When Burial Costs Too Much: The Options San Tan Valley Families Have

When a loved one dies, families often have only days to make costly decisions, and for many in San Tan Valley, a traditional burial is more than the budget can carry.

A standard burial can run into the thousands of dollars once a casket, a burial…

Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive Comes to San Tan Valley June 27

A community school supply drive will bring an actual school bus to the San Tan Valley Walmart on June 27, where residents can drop off backpacks, notebooks and other supplies for local students.

The Stuff the Bus collection event runs Saturday, June…

Town Plans Community Festival to Celebrate Fourth of July and Operational Independence Day

Residents will have an opportunity to gather for a community-wide celebration on July 1 as the Town of San Tan Valley hosts its first Community Festival recognizing Independence Day, America’s upcoming 250th anniversary, and what town officials are…

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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, Jun 19, 09:45 amLocationSan Tan Valley Library – Bronze Room

From Joy to Jubilation – Joyful GatheringsDateFri, Jun 19, 10:00 amLocationSan Tan Valley Veteran’s Center

From Joy to Jubilation – Joyful GatheringsDateFri, Jun 19, 10:00 amLocationSan Tan Valley Veteran’s Center

From Joy to Jubilation – Joyful GatheringsDateFri, Jun 19, 10:00 amLocationSan Tan Valley Veteran’s Center

From Joy to Jubilation – Joyful GatheringsDateFri, Jun 19, 10:00 amLocationSan Tan Valley Veteran’s Center

NAMI Connection Support Group – San Tan ValleyDateFri, Jun 19, 06:30 pmLocationSan Tan Valley Veteran’s Center

Plant HikeDateSat, Jun 20, 08:00 amLocationSan Tan Mountain Regional Park

Discovery Station: Tortoise TalkDateSat, Jun 20, 10:00 amLocationSan Tan Mountain Regional Park

Family Game DayDateSat, Jun 20, 01:00 pmLocationSan Tan Valley Veteran’s Center

San Tan Valley FeastivalDateSat, Jun 20, 05:30 pmLocationWalmart parking lot

Scorpion SafariDateSat, Jun 20, 07:30 pmLocationSan Tan Mountain Regional Park

San Tan Leads MeetingDateTue, Jun 23, 07:30 amLocation

Scorpion SafariDateTue, Jun 23, 07:30 pmLocationSan Tan Mountain Regional Park

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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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