The Foothills Focus

Five Park Meadows Elementary School educators will be deemed as Lords and Ladies of the Court by Medieval Times Scottsdale royalty this Friday as part of an imaginative celebration of their contributions for Teacher Appreciation Week. thefoothillsfocus.com/features/deer-…

Registration is now open for the 2026 fall season of Cave Creek Youth Football and Cheer as the long-running community program prepares to celebrate its 25th year serving families across the northeast Valley. thefoothillsfocus.com/features/cave-…

What started out as an assignment for Advanced Placement Art class became an award-winning piece for Cactus Shadows High School student Eleanor “Elly” Rice. thefoothillsfocus.com/features/elly-…

Mark-Taylor Residential recently opened the gates to its new multifamily residential community, The Hillburn — with 283 rental homes, situated near major semiconductor supplier TSMC Arizona. thefoothillsfocus.com/city_news/the-…

Harkins Theatres is moving forward with a full-scale remodel of its Norterra location, adding new premium auditoriums, upgraded seating and Arizona’s first 4-D E-Motion theater as part of a broader effort to enhance the moviegoing experience. thefoothillsfocus.com/city_news/majo…

Three weeks after Copa Health claimed its former CEO “abused her position and Copa’s corporate credit card to fund a lavish personal lifestyle,” Scottsdale Dr. Shar Najafi-Piper filed an aggressive response. thefoothillsfocus.com/city_news/scot…

Parkside representative Michelle Jilek has resigned from her position on the Anthem Community Council, leaving a vacancy. Interested Parkside residents must submit statements of interest by May 12. thefoothillsfocus.com/city_news/anth…

The Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center will host a Community Open House Celebration on Saturday, May 16, to commemorate a successful first year at its new campus and recognize the collective support of the community. thefoothillsfocus.com/city_news/foot…

It’s been a busy time for Better Piggies Rescue here in Desert Hills, between Anthem and North Scottsdale — where many of the rescue volunteers reside. thefoothillsfocus.com/city_news/oink…

THE “ROMANTIC” COMES TO TOWN: Bruno Mars performed new songs and classic hits over two nights at State Farm Stadium, drawing from a diverse catalogue spanning funk, doo-wop, R&B, soul, reggae, rock and pop to mariachi, salsa and bolero. New issue at EntertainerMag.com.

An estimated 1 in 3 pets go missing in their lifetimes. With the weather heating up and summer celebrations on the horizon, we’re approaching one of the peak seasons for lost animals in the Valley. Here’s what you need to know: thefoothillsfocus.com/city_news/keep…

The Arizona State Board of Education’s Student Advisory Panel presented its analysis of civics and financial literacy education across the state, highlighting gaps in consistency, engagement and real-world preparation. thefoothillsfocus.com/city_news/stud…

The Western Maricopa Education Center's Northeast Campus recently unveiled its Semiconductor Cleanroom Training Lab — the first of its kind in the country for K-12 education. thefoothillsfocus.com/city_news/west…

During Great Hearts Anthem's senior trip to Washington, D.C., the class of 2026 placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. thefoothillsfocus.com/city_news/anth…

Deer Valley Unified School District is home to a top-five finalist in the 2026 America’s Favorite Teacher competition. thefoothillsfocus.com/city_news/deer…

In addition to sizing up “The TSMC Effect” on the community, the Anthem Community Council took on what many might consider a frightening word: Annexation. thefoothillsfocus.com/city_news/will…

“Sundown Towns” Director Dr. Stephen Berrey will speak at Scottsdale REALTORS’ fifth annual Fair Housing Symposium on April 28. thefoothillsfocus.com/city_news/sund…

The Western Maricopa Education Center recently concluded its Annual Automotive Skills Challenge — a competition which tests its students hands-on car maintenance and repair abilities. thefoothillsfocus.com/city_news/west…

Carefree will host its annual Earth Day Celebration on Saturday in the Carefree Desert Gardens at the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion. thefoothillsfocus.com/city_news/care…

The recent groundbreaking of the expansive Halo Vista — just one of multiple work-live developments surrounding TSMC – shows how forward thinking Anthem Community Council was nearly two years ago. thefoothillsfocus.com/city_news/comm…