🌱 What does Arizona’s new assisted living law mean for Paradise Valley?

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In today's newsletter:

• What does Arizona’s new assisted living law mean for Paradise Valley?

Also on today's calendar: Pond Tours hosted by the Greater Phoenix Pond Society and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why aren't koalas actual bears? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Warm; breezy in the morning, with a high of 94 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 95, low: 67.
• Tuesday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 95 and low of 65 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Arizona law blocks local limits on small assisted living homes – [your]NEWS (yournews.com) — Paradise Valley’s earlier move to cut beds in small assisted living homes from 10 to six has now been effectively overridden by a new statewide law. Arizona’s SB 1473, signed by Gov. Katie Hobbs, blocks cities from limiting beds in small assisted living homes under 10 residents, aiming to expand housing options for the state’s fast‑growing senior population.
   

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📸 Around Paradise Valley

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Paradise Valley

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday April 23

• Brian Kabala Music
  Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas, 6333 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday April 21

• Planning Commission Meeting - Cancelled
  Town of Paradise Valley, AZ Calendar , 6401 E Lincoln Drive , Paradise Valley
  6:00 pm

Wednesday April 22

• Red Cross Blood Drive
  Town of Paradise Valley, AZ Calendar , 6401 E Lincoln Dr. , Paradise Valley
  9:00 am

Thursday April 23

• Town Council Meeting
  Town of Paradise Valley, AZ Calendar , 6401 E Lincoln Drive , Paradise Valley
  3:00 pm

Saturday April 25

• Safely Shred Event
  Town of Paradise Valley, AZ Calendar , 6433 E Lincoln Dr. , Paradise Valley
  8:00 am

Sunday April 26

• Lee Perreira
  Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows , 6114 N Scottsdale Rd , Scottsdale
  10:00 am

Thursday April 30

• James Mills of People Who Could Fly
  Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas , 6333 N Scottsdale Rd , Scottsdale
  5:30 pm

Saturday May 2

• Pond Tours hosted by the Greater Phoenix Pond Society
  See GPPS Website using link provided
  8:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday April 19

• 2026 Reggae Rise Up Arizona - Sunday
  Tempe beach park , 1886 E Don Carlos Ave unit 142 , Tempe
  10:00 am
• DJ SNAKE (21+)
  MAYA Day + Night , 7333 E Indian Plaza , Scottsdale
  12:00 pm
• Uke Therapy
  Tempe Public Library - Ironwood Classroom
  12:00 pm
• Sunday Funday with Fang!
  Tempe Public Library - Tempe Public Library -
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• UPDATE: FOUND!!
  LOST DOG!!! We are looking for a dog near 7th Avenue and the 101. He is a Great Dane named Scooby, I am working on getting a photo. He is afraid of… (Nextdoor NW Paradise Valley)
• I purchased a Frigidaire From Spensers Appliance store in September 2025 and the light burned out in the bottom fridge and I called the store to have a warranty service.
  They told me that there would be a charge to come out so I removed it myself. It is a small circuit board with three LEDs. I have spent over an hour… (Nextdoor Paradise Valley)

• Heidi's Village posted a job opening for Veterinary Technician in Phoenix. Apply here.
• Jackson HealthPros posted a job opening for Computed Tomography Technologist in Phoenix. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Paradise Valley here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Phoenix

• Phoenix considers new rules for homeless services in parks (fox10phoenix.com)
• Trump voters say the pope should 'stay in his lane' and butt out of the Iran war (nbcnews.com)
• Fresh off play-in win, Suns take on top-seeded Thunder (statenews.net)

Tempe

• Shorehaven reaches major milestone (tempenews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They don't meet the koalafications! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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