It’s the Weekend, RJ Hamster!

Thursday ‍, 10/08/2026 ‍

It’s the Weekend, Pahovis ‍!

Friday is here, and the weekend is close behind. We have gathered what is going on around San Tan Valley so you can plan it all from one place.

Whether you want a day out with the family, the latest local news, a new business to try or a way to connect with your neighbors, you will find it below.

Look around, make a few plans, support local when you can – and enjoy your weekend, Pahovis ‍! 😊

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Our What’s Building page tracks new projects across the San Tan Valley area, organized by location, from early plans to opening day.

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‍ News You May Have Missed

Prop 411 Would Raise the Town of San Tan Valley’s Spending Limit

Voters who live inside Town of San Tan Valley limits will decide Proposition 411 on Nov. 3, a measure that sets how much the town is allowed to spend each year. It does not raise or lower any tax.

Ariz…

A 172-Home Rental Neighborhood on Schnepf Road Is Now Leasing

The single-story rental neighborhood proposed for Schnepf Road in 2021 is open in the San Tan Valley area, with 172 homes and about half of them already occupied.

EVR Bella Vista covers 17 acres at…

Free Arizona Alert Can Tell You if Your Home Is Being Sold

The Arizona Department of Real Estate runs a free system that sends homeowners an email or text when an escrow officer enters a pending sale on a property they have registered. Pinal County pointed…

County Names 12 Flood Trouble Spots Across the San Tan Valley Area

Pinal County’s new flood study for the San Tan Valley area points to 12 places where new culverts, channels and retention basins could move stormwater away from roads and homes. None of that work has…

Teen Found Injured on Road Near Gary and Empire Has Died

The 16-year-old boy found with life-threatening injuries in the road on Murray Grey Drive late Thursday night has died, the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office said Friday night.

Deputies were called to…

Teen Found Critically Injured on Road Near Gary and Empire

UPDATE, Oct. 2, 2026:The boy has died, the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office said Friday night. Read the latest.

A 16-year-old boy was flown to a Valley hospital with life-threatening injuries after…

Motorcycle Owners Will Need a License to Renew Their Registration

Starting Jan. 1, 2027, Arizona will not renew a motorcycle registration unless at least one of the registered owners has a motorcycle license or a motorcycle endorsement on their driver license.

The…

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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, 9 October 2026 9:00 amLocationSan Tan Valley Library – Bronze Room

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

AA Meeting at the Veterans CenterDateSaturday, 10 October 2026 8:00 amLocationSan Tan Valley Veteran’s Center

Yoga at the LibraryDateSaturday, 10 October 2026 4:00 pmLocationSan Tan Valley Library – Bronze Room

San Tan Valley Fall FestivalDateSaturday, 10 October 2026 5:00 pmLocationCentral Arizona College – San Tan Valley Campus

Heritage Lutheran Church – Sunday WorshipDateSunday, 11 October 2026 10:00 amLocationWalker Butte K-8

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

AA Meeting at the Veterans CenterDateMonday, 12 October 2026 8:00 amLocationSan Tan Valley Veteran’s Center

One More ChapterDateMonday, 12 October 2026 4:00 pmLocationSan Tan Valley Library – Bronze Room

San Tan Leads MeetingDateTuesday, 13 October 2026 7:30 amLocationSan Tan Valley, AZ

Food PantryDateTuesday, 13 October 2026 8:30 amLocationChrist the Victor Church

Adventures in Story TimeDateTuesday, 13 October 2026 10:00 amLocationSan Tan Valley Library – Bronze Room

Wellness & Coping Skills Class (Free for Women)DateTuesday, 13 October 2026 1:00 pmLocationSan Tan Valley Compassion Care Center

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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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