The birthday of Labor Day – this much we know: born: Tuesday, September 5, 1882; birthplace: New York City; name: none, at first, just a “Demonstration of Labor, Mammoth, Festival, Parade, and Pic-Nic”; paternity: ah, here we have a problem, for historians, like horse players, have their favorite picks. As to the “Father” of Labor…
Mary Scala To all the members and friends of PAL: I’m back. Remember me? I’m the smart aleck who has been writing this column for the last couple of years. You know the person who thinks she has amused and informed you about PAL. Well, I have been trying anyway. Your Board of Directors has…
Brian Curry The volunteer Community Assistance Program (CAP) of the Sun Lakes Fire Department has advised that there is only a short time left to sign on for their late October orientation and training class. The CAP program works under the direction of SLFD crews and responds with them to emergency calls. While the Fire…
Over 90 classes, discussion groups and trips are being offered this fall by New Adventures in Learning. Topics include history, science, politics, health, art, computers, culture, travel, crafts and many others. Fall classes begin October 6 and are held at the Sun Lakes Center at 25105 South Alma School Road (northeast corner of Alma School…
All Maricopa County Library District libraries will be closed on Monday, September 1 for Labor Day. Adults Friends of the Library meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 3 from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Join the Friends of the Library for their monthly meeting at the Lecky Center at Maricopa County Library District’s Ed Robson Branch Library,…
Jan Ott Enthused about singing together again, Chorale members are looking forward to the beautiful music they’ll be preparing for their annual Holiday Concert on December 11. Weekly rehearsals on Fridays from 1:00-4:00 p.m. will be taking place at the Sun Lakes United Methodist Church located at 9248 East Riggs Road. This venue is also…