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🌱 Why a former Sun Lakes Lions president is entering a Hall of Fame
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In today's newsletter:
- Why a former Sun Lakes Lions president is entering a Hall of Fame
Also on today's calendar: International John Violinist coming to The Herberger Theater Center Stage West on Sun. January 4, 20.
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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Delightful with plenty of sun, with a high of 74 and low of 44 degrees.
- Friday: Sunny, nice and warm, temps: high: 78, low: 47.
- Saturday: Sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 79 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Advance columnist named to Patchogue-Medford Hall of Fame (trihamletnews.com) — Sun Lakes residents may recognize Brian Curry, past president of the Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions, who’s being inducted into the Patchogue-Medford Hall of Fame in 2026. The longtime columnist and community volunteer has also served in Arizona’s fire and crisis response efforts, reflecting a decades-long commitment to public service that stretches from New York to his work here.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sun Lakes
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- 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
Sunday January 4
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Playdate at the Library
Perry Branch
10:15 am - Art Exploration for Adults
Perry Branch
1:30 pm - The Ed Robson Film Society - Stella Dallas
Ed Robson Branch at Programming Room
2:00 pm - EVENT FULL: Bingo for Adults
Southeast Regional at The Dig (Event Room in Children's Section)
2:00 pm - Bingo for Adults
Southeast Regional at The Dig (Event Room in Children's Section)
2:00 pm - Family Movie Night
Southeast Regional at The Dig (Event Room in Children's Section)
5:30 pm - "Let's Talk" ESL Conversation Group
Perry Branch
10:30 am - Book Break Author Talk- Shelby Van Pelt
Ed Robson Branch Library Ed Robson Branch at Programming Room
2:00 pm - Cookbook Club
Southeast Regional at The Dig (Event Room in Children's Section)
3:00 pm - Photos with Santa
Pinal County, AZ Calendar
3:00 pm - Mobile Food Pantry Distribution
Tonopah Valley High School , 38201 W Indian School Rd , Tonopah
9:30 am - Photos with Santa Paws
Pinal County, AZ Calendar
10:00 am
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
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