Editor's Note November 2026

Did you know that, in an hour’s drive outside of Phoenix (depending of course on the time of day), you can find a field of sunflowers in Buckeye? I recently discovered this and my first thought was, ‘Wow, what a perfect backdrop for Christmas cards!’ And then I thought, ‘Oh no… I’m already thinking about Christmas!’The holidays creep up pretty quickly, and with it are all the fun stories your neighborhood newspaper loves to share. We’ve got an extensive list of places to donate for the season of giving, a solid list of spots to celebrate our Veterans and Turkey Day… it’s safe to say there’s no shortage of stuff going on in the Valley in November.This edition also includes two stories about the scenery in our neighborhood: Bimson Park and the Cross Cut Canal. Both explain the who, where and what – but it’s up to our neighbors to help come up with solutions that benefit all who utilize both spaces. The best thing to do is stay informed, and we’re here to help!

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