It’s the Weekend, Pahovis ‍!

Thursday ‍, 09/24/2026 ‍

It’s the Weekend, Pahovis ‍!

The weekend is here, and we have gathered what is going on around San Tan Valley so it is all in one place.

Maybe you are looking for something to do with the family, catching up on local news, finding a business close to home, or just keeping up with your neighbors. You will find it all below.

Take a look, make some plans, shop local when you can – and have a great weekend, Pahovis ‍! 😊

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‍ News You May Have Missed

Sheriff Teeple Tells U.S. Senators Why Pinal County Dropped Flock Cameras

Pinal County Sheriff Ross Teeple told a U.S. Senate subcommittee on Sept. 23 that the newest AI-powered camera networks can violate people’s Fourth Amendment rights, and he asked Congress to write…

Aug. 24 Planning Commission Recap: First Chair, Signs and Annexation

The Town of San Tan Valley’s new Planning and Zoning Commission picked its first chair and vice chair on Aug. 24, then spent the rest of the meeting on two cases it has no power to vote on.

The short…

Free Microchips for Pets at the County Shelter Through Oct. 18

Pinal County Animal Care and Control is microchipping pets for free through Oct. 18.

There is no fee. The shelter asks for one of two things instead: a donation of candy, which it will hand out at its…

Register by Oct. 5 to Vote in the Nov. 3 General Election

Voters in the San Tan Valley area who want to take part in the Nov. 3 general election must be registered by 11:59 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5.

Arizona closes registration 29 days before an election, unless…

Jury Questionnaires Are in the Mail and You Have 10 Days

Pinal County is mailing jury questionnaires, and anyone who receives one has 10 days to return it.

It Is Not a Summons

A questionnaire is not a jury summons. It does not mean you have been called to…

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‍‍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.😀

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Chair YogaDateFriday, 25 September 2026 9:00 amLocationSan Tan Valley Library – Bronze Room

Yarn CraftersDateFriday, 25 September 2026 9:45 amLocationSan Tan Valley Library – Bronze Room

STV Young Adventurers ClubDateFriday, 25 September 2026 4:00 pmLocationSan Tan Valley Library – Bronze Room

Ladies Craft NightDateFriday, 25 September 2026 6:00 pmLocationThe Homestead Cottage AZ

STV YA Book ClubDateSaturday, 26 September 2026 2:00 pmLocationSan Tan Valley Library – Bronze Room

Full Moon HikeDateSaturday, 26 September 2026 5:30 pmLocationSan Tan Mountain Regional Park

Bug Theatre and Scorpion SafariDateSaturday, 26 September 2026 7:30 pmLocationSan Tan Mountain Regional Park

Heritage Lutheran Church – Sunday WorshipDateSunday, 27 September 2026 10:00 amLocation

Weekly Bingo at the Veterans CenterDateSunday, 27 September 2026 11:30 amLocationSan Tan Valley Veteran’s Center

Click, Type, LearnDateMonday, 28 September 2026 9:00 amLocationSan Tan Valley Library – Bronze Room

One More ChapterDateMonday, 28 September 2026 4:00 pmLocationSan Tan Valley Library – Bronze Room

STV Chess Club: Checkmate!DateMonday, 28 September 2026 4:45 pmLocationSan Tan Valley Library – Bronze Room

Food PantryDateTuesday, 29 September 2026 8:30 amLocationChrist the Victor Church

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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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