What's up New River! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: Hot with clouds and sun, with a high of 97 and low of 64 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 96, low: 63.
- Friday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 95 and low of 62 degrees.
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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday May 14
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ACCCA Gates, Property and Patrol Committee Meeting →
Anthem Community Council, AZ Calendar, 3701 W. Anthem Way, Anthem
3:00 pm
Friday May 15
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Music in May →
Anthem Community Park, 41703 N Gavilan Peak Pkwy, Anthem
7:00 pm
Sunday May 17
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Anthem's Market in the Park →
Anthem Community Council, AZ Calendar, 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem
9:00 am
Tuesday May 19
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Parkside Finance Committee Meeting →
Anthem Community Council, AZ Calendar, 3701 W. Anthem Way, Anthem
1:00 pm
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ACCCA Finance Committee meeting →
Anthem Community Council, AZ Calendar, 3701 W. Anthem Way Suite 201, Anthem
3:00 pm
Wednesday May 20
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ACC Special Board Meeting →
Anthem Community Council, AZ Calendar, 3701 W. Anthem Way Suite 201, Anthem
5:30 pm
Thursday May 21
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Parkside Architectural Review Committee Meeting →
Anthem Community Council, AZ Calendar, 3701 W. Anthem Way Suite 201, Anthem
9:00 am
Friday May 22
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Rim to Rim: North Kaibab to Bright Angel →
42011 N Moss Springs Rd, Anthem
5:00 pm
Wednesday May 27
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ACC Board Meeting →
Anthem Civic Building, 3701 W Anthem Way, Anthem
6:30 pm
Thursday May 28
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Anthem Business Support Committee Meeting →
Anthem Civic Building, 3701 W Anthem Way, Anthem
3:30 pm
Friday May 29
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Rim to River to Rim →
42011 N Moss Springs Rd, Anthem
7:00 pm
Tuesday June 2
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Public Safety Roundtable →
Anthem Civic Building, 3701 W Anthem Way, Anthem
2:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Meet Buddy ♡
He's a sweet and loving puppy looking for his forever home.
Born December 13th, 2025
Pyrenees/American border collie mix
My uncle is looking for the… (Nextdoor Desert Hills/New River)
- Don’t feed the Hummingbirds!
Instead, don’t spray pesticide in your yard so they can see themselves and not die! Either way you kill them. B (Nextdoor Arroyo Norte)
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McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in New River. Apply here.
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Hilton Grand Vacations, Inc. posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Cave Creek. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New River here.
🗞 Nearby News
Anthem
- Splash pads and community pools in Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa, Scottsdale, and other parts of the Valley (abc15.com)
Cave Creek
- Arizona districts are closing schools. What happens to those campuses? (azcentral.com)
- Don't want higher APS bills? Time to weigh in with the Arizona Corporation Commission - Cave Creek / Carefree Independent (yourvalley.net)
- Phoenix eyes new action on water crisis (thefoothillsfocus.com)
Peoria
- Peoria firefighters take time to support children's lemonade stand (azfamily.com)
- Who serves on the Peoria City Council in 2026? (azcentral.com)
Ok New River! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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