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Peoria Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in January 13th Celebration

By Coconino News Report | Jan 11, 2024

The City of Peoria will celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Saturday January 13, at the Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. From 10 am to 2 pm, the public is invited to check out arts and cultural activities such as participatory African drumming demonstrations with Dr. Lydia Woods of Drum Arizona, live music from Rio Grand band, live mural painting, spoken word performances, health and wellness vendors, service projects and community resources.

Desert Diamond Arena 20th Anniversary

By Coconino News Report | Jan 11, 2024

Happy 20th Anniversary, Desert Diamond Arena!

Concert in the Courtyard at the Peoria Main Library January 13

By Coconino News Report | Jan 10, 2024

The City of Peoria is kicking off a new Concerts in the Courtyard Series in 2024.

Lane Restrictions on 83rd Ave on 1/17

By Coconino News Report | Jan 9, 2024

On Wednesday, January 17, traffic signal maintenance will occur in the intersection located at 83rd and Olive Avenues between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Maine Consolidated School District: Less than 10% of students passed their AASA Math tests in 2021-22 school year

By Coconino News | Jan 9, 2024

There were 69 Maine Consolidated School District students who took the AASA Math test in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

Peoria's Development and Engineering Department Seeks Plans Examiner II

By Coconino News | Jan 9, 2024

Peoria's Development and Engineering Department is currently seeking a Plans Examiner II to provide advanced technical and paraprofessional building review support. The main responsibility of this role is to prepare and complete plan reviews for complex buildings, ensuring compliance with relevant codes, ordinances, and construction standards. The Plans Examiner II will be responsible for reviewing structural construction documents and reports for commercial, industrial, and residential projects. This includes reviewing electrical, plumbing, and mechanical components to...

Concert in the Courtyard at the Peoria Main Library January 13

By Coconino News | Jan 9, 2024

The City of Peoria is set to launch a new Concerts in the Courtyard Series in 2024, providing residents and visitors with an opportunity to enjoy the diverse musical talents of service members and dependents of the Fighter Country Talent Squad from Luke Air Force Base. The series will consist of four concerts, scheduled to take place from January to April.Kicking off this year's series is musician John LaPorte, who will be performing on Saturday, January 13, from 4 to 5 pm at the Peoria Main Library, located at 8463 W. Monroe Street. This event promises to showcase the...

City of Peoria Announces Martin Luther King Jr. Day Closures

By Coconino News | Jan 9, 2024

The City of Peoria and the Peoria Public Libraries have announced that they will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2024, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The closures will affect all city buildings and library branches, which will reopen on Tuesday, January 16.In light of the holiday, library materials that are due on January 15 will not be due until the next business day. This allows library patrons to enjoy the holiday and return their items without any inconvenience. For more information on the holiday hours and program/event opportunities at the local...

Passport Applications Now Accepted at Peoria Main Library

By Coconino News | Jan 9, 2024

The Peoria Public Library in Arizona has recently announced that they will be accepting passport applications at their Main Library location. This new service is available for new applications, expired applications that have been expired for more than 5 years, and youth applications.To apply for a passport at the Peoria Main Library, individuals can visit the library's location at 8463 W. Monroe Street. The library has designated specific hours for passport applications, which are on Tuesdays from 3 to 6 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. (unless...

Peoria Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in January 13th Celebration

By Coconino News | Jan 9, 2024

The City of Peoria is gearing up to commemorate the remarkable legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a grand celebration on Saturday, January 13. Held at the Peoria Community Center, located at 8335 W. Jefferson Street, the event promises to be a day filled with arts, culture, service, and community engagement.From 10 am to 2 pm, the public is invited to immerse themselves in a variety of activities that showcase the rich African heritage and promote unity. Renowned educator and musician, Dr. Lydia Woods of Drum Arizona, will be leading participatory African drumming...

Peoria Police AZ Hosting Motorcycle Safety Event February 3

By Coconino News | Jan 9, 2024

The Peoria Police Department, in collaboration with the Arizona Governor's Office of Highway Safety, is organizing a Motorcycle Safety class on Saturday, February 3. The event will take place at the Peoria Sports Complex, located at 16101 N 83rd Avenue. The class, which is free of charge, will run from 8 am to 1:30 pm and is open to the general public. It aims to enhance the safety of motorcycle riders by providing them with valuable knowledge and practical skills. According to the Peoria Police Department, the program will commence with a brief classroom discussion...

Read It & Eat It Cookbook Club Meets January 10 at Peoria Main Library

By Coconino News | Jan 9, 2024

The Read It & Eat It Cookbook Club is set to meet on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, from 6 to 7 pm at the Peoria Main Library. This unique book club brings together food enthusiasts who love to cook and share their creations with fellow members.Each month, the club chooses a specific chef or theme, and members prepare recipes accordingly. The goal is to explore different cuisines and experiment with new flavors. For this month's meeting, the theme is dishes featuring potato or bacon as ingredients.To avoid duplicate dishes, participants are encouraged to sign up for their...

Lane Restrictions on 83rd Ave

By Coconino News | Jan 8, 2024

Lane restrictions will be in place at the intersection of 83rd Avenue and Cactus Road on January 9th due to traffic signal maintenance. The restrictions will be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. During this time, left turns will not be allowed at the intersection. To ensure smooth traffic flow and safety, police officers will be present to conduct traffic control in the area.According to the announcement, similar maintenance work will also take place on Wednesday, January 17, at the intersection of 83rd and Olive Avenues. The lane restrictions and left turn...

Nyah Moran and Olivia Moran, former Martin Luther King High School standouts, played on Saturday, January 6 in NCAA D1 game

By Coconino News | Jan 7, 2024

The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks lost 73-99 in their NCAA D1 game against the North Dakota State Bison on Saturday, January 6.

Catalina Foothills High School standout Reilly Clark’s college team lost in NCAA D1 game on Saturday, January 6

By Coconino News | Jan 7, 2024

The game took place in Fargo, North Dakota.

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Peoria Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in January 13th Celebration

Desert Diamond Arena 20th Anniversary

Concert in the Courtyard at the Peoria Main Library January 13

Lane Restrictions on 83rd Ave on 1/17

Maine Consolidated School District: Less than 10% of students passed their AASA Math tests in 2021-22 school year

Peoria's Development and Engineering Department Seeks Plans Examiner II

Concert in the Courtyard at the Peoria Main Library January 13

City of Peoria Announces Martin Luther King Jr. Day Closures

Passport Applications Now Accepted at Peoria Main Library

Peoria Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in January 13th Celebration

Peoria Police AZ Hosting Motorcycle Safety Event February 3

Read It & Eat It Cookbook Club Meets January 10 at Peoria Main Library

Lane Restrictions on 83rd Ave

Fredonia-Moccasin Unified District students and their AASA/ACT Math performance in 2021-22 school year

Tuba City Unified School District #15 students and their AASA/ACT Math performance in 2021-22 school year

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Emily Rodabaugh, former Archbishop Murphy High School standout, played on Saturday, January 6 in NCAA D1 game

Audrey Taylor and Sophie Glancey, former Timberline High School standouts, played on Saturday, January 6 in NCAA D1 game

Nyah Moran and Olivia Moran, former Martin Luther King High School standouts, played on Saturday, January 6 in NCAA D1 game

Catalina Foothills High School standout Reilly Clark’s college team lost in NCAA D1 game on Saturday, January 6

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