🌱 What happens next in Paradise Valley’s superintendent firing fight?

What's up Paradise Valley! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What happens next in Paradise Valley’s superintendent firing fight?

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 74 and low of 46 degrees.
• Friday: Sunny, nice and warm, temps: high: 79, low: 51.
• Saturday: Sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 78 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Paradise Valley superintendent appeals dismissal vote (azfamily.com) — Paradise Valley’s school superintendent has formally appealed the school board’s move to fire him, triggering a future hearing on 14 allegations tied to his hiring and conduct. District leaders say the process is ongoing but stress that daily school operations and focus on students and staff continue while much of the discussion remains confidential under Arizona law.
   

📸 Around Paradise Valley

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Paradise Valley

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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

Saturday December 27

• Arizona National Livestock Show
  Arizona State Fair , 1826 W McDowell Rd , Phoenix
  8:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Time for Toddlers
  Fountain Hills Branch at Reading Lounge
  10:00 am
• Winter Storytime
  Tempe Public Library - Desert Willow Program Room
  10:00 am
• Coffee with the Mayor
  Fountain Hills, AZ Calendar , Saddle Bronc Grill 11056 N Saguaro Blvd , Fountain Hills
  10:00 am
• Teen Trivia Night: Harry Potter
  Tempe Public Library - Teen Center
  4:00 pm
• Kid's Club:Snow Globe
  Guadalupe Branch Library Guadalupe Branch at Community Room
  4:30 pm
• Spiritline Showcase @ CMS
  Connolly Middle School Tempe, AZ 85282
  5:00 pm
• Cookbook Club
  Wickenburg Public Library , 164 E Apache St , Wickenburg
  5:30 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
• Board of Adjustment Canceled
  Fountain Hills, AZ Calendar
  5:30 pm
• Rover Elementary Band Orchestra Choir Winter Concert
  Rover Elementary School , 1300 E Watson Dr , Tempe
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• **INCREDIBLE ITSY** Age 1.
  7yrs Phoenix AZ. Fur The Paws Rescue Inc. Itsy was found abandoned in an apartment after her humans were evicted. Not only did she lose the only… (Nextdoor Paradise Valley & Estates)
• We're dedicating additional patrols this holiday season to curb the use of illegal fireworks.
  The 'Celebrate Safely' campaign was created in response to a spike in fireworks-related calls to the PD & FD in 2024. Call the non-emergency # 602… (Nextdoor )

• Highgate Hotels, Inc. posted a job opening for Steward Supervisor in Paradise Valley. Apply here.
• Omni Hotels & Resorts posted a job opening for Spa Locker Room Attendant (Female) Part Time in Paradise Valley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Paradise Valley here.

🗞 Nearby News

Phoenix

• Erwin Francis Maxfield, 78, Phoenix, AZ/Winthrop (northcountrynow.com)
• Stolen 40-foot-tall inflatable Santa found northwest of Phoenix (azfamily.com)
• Arizona lotto players rush to buy Powerball tickets as jackpot reaches $1.25B (azfamily.com)

Tempe

• Woman receives free air conditioning unit from Tempe business (azfamily.com)

Ok Paradise Valley! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- 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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