The Arizona Department of Transportation will begin a project on Aug. 20th, to improve two intersections on US 70 approx. six miles east of Globe. The intersections are east and west of the Apache Gold Casino at the junction of US 70 and the old Winkelman Highway and at US 70 and BIA Route 6.

The project includes roadway widening, slope flattening, drainage improvement, guardrail replacement and other work.

Preliminary work will begin on Aug. 20th, with survey and traffic control setup at the old Winkelman Highway. Roadway excavation is scheduled to begin by end of August. Work at BIA Route 6 will begin after completion of the improvements at the old Winkelman Highway. Construction is scheduled for completion in mid-November.

Work is scheduled from 6 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Thursday. There will be lane closures, and drivers should anticipate delays of up to 15 minutes. Law enforcement personnel will be on site to monitor traffic speeds and flow through the work zones.

While ADOT strives to inform the public about planned roadway restrictions, during any construction project, there is a possibility that unscheduled closures or restrictions may occur. Visit az511.com or call 5-1-1 for the most current information about planned restrictions in the area.

A free Back to School Teachers’ Fair is being hosted by the City of Glendale on Wed., Sept. 2nd, from 4 pm until 7 pm at the Glendale Adult Center, 5970 W. Brown St. for teachers in Glendale schools. Teachers will be able to enter a raffle, enjoy refreshments and collect free materials for their classrooms.

The intent of the event is to connect teachers with nine City of Glendale departments and 12 local agencies that provide high-quality classroom resources, which are aligned to the Arizona Academic Standards.

Registration for this free event is limited to teachers in Glendale schools. To register, please call (623) 930-3539 or e-mail cgrote@glendaleaz.com by Aug. 28th.

On Aug. 19th, Lynn's School of Dance is offering a FREE Pom & Cheer workshop. The workshop will include a cheer and pom routine PLUS try-outs. This is a great opportunity to learn the basics of pom & cheer, while building confidence. On Aug. 19th, classes for ages 3-9 will be from 3:30 pm until 5:30 pm and ages 10-18 are scheduled for 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Lynn's School of Dance is located at 476 N. Broad St. in Globe. For more details, call (928) 425-4124.

Everyone will be placed on a team, and is invited to join their teams in the fall for classes, performances, parades, and recitals.

The $16 Gila Communtiy Food Bank boxes will be in tomorrow morning for those who ordered them.

The Town of Queen Creek is interested in assessing levels of use, awareness of programs, services and facilities and the perceived value of these offerings with their Parks and Recreation programs. They have developed an online survey for residential input. The survey is located at queencreek.org under "Quick Links." If you would rather fill out a paper survey, copies are available at all Town facilities, special events, and Town Council meetings.

The San Manuel-Oracle Lions '47th Annual Quail Hunters Breakfast' will be held Oct 2nd, through Oct. 4th, from 4 am to 12 pm.

Tickets are $5 for the breakfast or $4 for just the menudo. Tickets are also on sale for a drawing that has all sorts of prizes including a $200 First Place prize, and $100 for Second Place. For details on the location and to get your tickets, call (520) 385-4548.

The money raised goes to buy glasses and help fund other projects in the community.

As part of the Cottonwood Lane Improvements Project, the contractor will work on the north and south sides of Cottonwood Lane, crossing Peart Road, for traffic signal and street light conduit, as well as landscape irrigation and sewer pipeline (north side only). This work will be completed with the following tentative schedule:

Peart Road will be closed on the NORTH side of Cottonwood Lane the between 9 pm and 5 am on Thursday (Aug. 13th), Sunday (Aug. 16th), & Monday (Aug. 17th).

Peart Road will then be closed on the SOUTH side of Cottonwood Lane the evenings (9pm-5am each night) of Tuesday thru Thursday, Aug. 18th through Aug. 20th.

Mesa is your one-stop place for all things Wallace and Ladmo. City of Mesa Library, in partnership with the Mesa Historical Museum, will present a tribute to the Wallace and Ladmo Show with "Wallacepalooza!" The event kicks off at all three branches of the City of Mesa Library and the Mesa Historical Museum on Saturday, Aug. 29th.

The Mesa Historical Museum, 2345 N. Horne, will present new objects in its exhibition "Thanks for Tuning In: The Wallace and Ladmo Show" featuring never-before-seen "Hubcap and the Wheels" memorabilia, Gerald’s Monster and the story of the Ladmo Tie t-shirt. The Library branches will each feature new exhibitions which shed light on some of the Wallace and Ladmo Show’s most enduring characters and questions, including "Why did the Ladmo bags get so small?"

In addition, a contest to meet Bill "Wallace" Thompson will be hosted by all three Library branches. Pick up a free entry card at any branch, beginning Aug. 29th, for details. Other events will include a Wallace and Ladmo costume contest and TV show festival with a chance to win fabulous prizes, including a Ladmo bag, at the following:

Saturday, Oct. 17th, Dobson Ranch Branch (2425 S. Dobson Road) from 11 am to 2 pm.
Saturday, Oct. 24th, Red Mountain Branch (635 N. Power Road) from 11 am to 2 pm.
Saturday, Oct. 31st, Main Library (64 E. 1st St.) from 11 am to 2 pm.

There is free admission to "Wallacepalooza!" at the Library branches. Admission to the Mesa Historical Museum is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $3 for children.

The Mesa Fire Department is holding an immunization clinic for children ages infant to 18 years old on Wednesday, Aug. 12th, from 3 pm to 7 pm at 1105 E. 2nd Avenue in Mesa. All children, infant through 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and have in their possession a copy of the child's shot records.

The Prescott Valley Community Medical Center is holding an Open House Reception on Aug. 12th. The community is invited to meet the providers, staff, and tour the new medical clinic from 2 pm to 4 pm at 124 N. Tewksbury Blvd. in Young. Light refreshments will be served and activities are planned.

The Mesa Riverview and the East Valley Art Guild is hosting the "4th Friday ArtWalk" on Aug. 28th, from 6 pm to 9 pm in the Theatre District at Mesa Riverview (between Bass Pro and Cinemark), located at North Dobson Road and the Loop 202/Red Mountain Freeway.

The "4th Friday ArtWalk" features original, gallery-quality fine art, exceptional fine crafts, jewelry and music. The art is family appropriate and there will be activities and entertainment for all ages with a children's area will be set up for kids to create their own sidewalk art with chalk.