🌱 See the New River sunrise that made this year’s top photo list

Good day New River! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• See the New River sunrise that made this year’s top photo list

Also on today's calendar: International John Violinist coming to The Herberger Theater Center Stage West on Sun. January 4, 20.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 52 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 48.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• See Arizona in 2025 through the eyes of Republic photographers (azcentral.com) — One striking image in this statewide 2025 photo collection captures the sun rising over a saguaro-studded ridgeline in New River, highlighting the beauty right outside your door. The rest of the gallery ranges from political protests and border vigils to festivals, sports, and everyday life scenes across Arizona, offering context for how New River fits into the wider state story.
   

📸 Around New River

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🗓 Upcoming Events in New River

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday January 4

• International John Violinist coming to The Herberger Theater Center Stage West on Sun. January 4, 20
  Herberger Theater Center, 222 E Monroe St, Phoenix
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

📣 New River Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Parkside Architectural Review Committee Meeting
  Anthem Community Council, AZ Calendar , 3701 W. Anthem Way Suite 201 , Anthem
  9:00 am
• CANCELLED-ACCCA Lifestyle Enhancement Committee Meeting
  Anthem Community Council, AZ Calendar , 3701 W. Anthem Way Suite 201 , Anthem
  3:00 pm
• ACCCA Lifestyle Enhancement Committee Meeting
  Anthem Community Council, AZ Calendar , 3701 W. Anthem Way Suite 201 , Anthem
  3:00 pm
• Curry Band, Orchestra, Choir Concert
  John J. Curry Elementary School , 1974 E Meadow Dr , Tempe
  5:30 pm
• Frank Orchestra, Band, Choir Concert
  Frank Elementary School , 8409 S Avenida del Yaqui , Guadalupe
  5:30 pm
• Rover Elementary Band Orchestra Choir Winter Concert
  Rover Elementary School , 1300 E Watson Dr , Tempe
  6:00 pm
• Planning Commission Meetings
  Cave Creek Calendar , 37622 N. Cave Creek Rd. , Cave Creek
  6:00 pm
• CANCELLED-Parkside Board of Directors Meeting
  Anthem Community Council, AZ Calendar , 3701 W. Anthem Way Suite 201 , Anthem
  6:00 pm

Friday December 19

• The T-BoneZ on the outdoor patio at Janey’s Cave Creek!
  Janey's Coffee Co. & Bodega , 6602 E Cave Creek Rd , Cave Creek
  7:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• Ray of Hope Walk for the Kids
  Anthem Community Council, AZ Calendar , 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy. , Anthem
  7:30 am
• Ray Of Hope Walk For The Kids - A 5k Fun Walk To Help Underprivileged Youth
  Anthem Veterans Memorial , 41703 N Gavilan Peak Pkwy , Anthem
  9:00 am

Sunday December 21

• Anthem's Market in the Park
  Anthem Community Park , 41703 N Gavilan Peak Pkwy , Anthem
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Cave Creek. Apply here.
• Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Front End Service Team Supervisor in Cave Creek. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New River here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cave Creek

• SAFE Alert issued for missing 73-year-old man seen in Peoria (ktar.com)
• Lucky Arizona Powerball player is a millionaire after Monday's drawing (abc15.com)

Carefree

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I haven’t heard the last report.
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