Pinal County District 5 Open House

On Thursday, November 17th, 2022, District 5 Supervisor Jeff Serdy and Pinal County Staff hosted an Open House at the County Complex in Apache Junction.

The event featured representatives from various County departments and community partners, providing answers to residents' questions.

Through the generosity of our community members, attending the Open House 687 lbs of food was collected for Superstition Community Food Bank.

The video below features the Open House and the important resources that are accessible at events like this.

Upcoming Events in District 5

Mark your calendars and save the date!

Future District 5 Meet & Greets

Town of Superior

Location: Town Hall

199 N Lobb Ave, Superior, AZ 85173

February 2nd, 2023

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Town of Kearny

Location: Town Hall

912 Tilbury Dr C, Kearny, AZ 85137

March 16, 2023

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

3 Arizona communities rank among best suburbs in the U.S.

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AZ Vet Direct

We are pleased to announce that AZ Vet Direct will be joining us on Thursdays at the Roy Hudson Complex in Apache Junction. Check out their website for additional information.

Schedule an appointment online or

call 480.712.3600.

January 28th from 10:00-1:00 pm

AZ Vet Direct will be on-site for a Special Event hosted by the Apache Junction Parks and Recreation: Yappy Hour.

Stop by Dutchman Dog Park and visit adoptable dogs from Pinal County Animal Care & Control, enjoy refreshments, photo ops, & more!

Schedule your appointment today!

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Peralta Regional Park Update

Peralta Park Opens January 12, 2023! Peralta Regional Park is situated in the incredible Superstition Mountains and will have the following amenities:

- Equestrian Staging Area
- 9+ miles of multi-use non-motorized trails with varying difficulty-
- 18 Picnic Sites and 2 Large Group Picnic Sites
- Stargazing Node for setting up a telescope
- 31 Remote Campsites
- Interpretive trail with educational panels

To obtain additional specific information about Peralta Regional Park Click Here

Click for Open Space & Trails Website

Three Special Events Coming to

Our Communities

Plan Ahead - Drive Times May Be Affected

The 35th Annual Renaissance Festival is open from February 4th thru April 2, 2023, which will increase the amount of traffic in our community. Plan ahead and make the necessary changes for drive times that will be affected for the duration of the Festival.

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Click for Lost Dutchman Days Website

LPGA Drive On Championship

Superstition Mountain Golf And Country Club

March 23-26

LPGA Website

Christmas Tree Drop-Off Location

- Pinal County Residents

- City of Apache Junction Residents

What's Happening at

Roy W. Hudson Pinal County Complex

What services are offered in your Pinal County Complex?

This quarter we are featuring:

Dana Lewis

For Recorder Questions & Answers Click Here

The Apache Junction Recorder's Satellite Office hours:

Monday-Friday

8:00 am-4:30 pm

Pinal County Public Works

Visit the below website for available Public Works projects happening in Pinal County

https://cleargov.com/arizona/pinal/county

Superstition Community Food Bank

https://superstitionfoodbank.org/

Superstition Fire & Medical District

Contact Us:

Phone: (480) 982-4440

https://sfmd.az.gov

Administration Office Hours

Mon-Thurs

7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Be Wildfire Ready!

Each year, thousands of structures are destroyed by wildfires-and millions more are

at risk. The speed and intensity of wildfires mean that firefighters will not be able to protect every property.

The Superstition Fire & Medical District encourages everyone to take the risk-reduction steps that can make your home, and our community, safer during a wildfire. For more information and resources, please visit:

https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Fire-causes-and-risks/Wildfire

Explore The Arizona National Scenic Trail

Pinal County District 5 is the showcase of recreation opportunities in the Superstition Region. This Quarter we are featuring the Arizona National Scenic Trail.

Arizona National Scenic Trail History

The Arizona Trail was the dream of Dale Shewalter who envisioned a cross-state trail in the 1970s, and in 1985, while he was working as a Flagstaff schoolteacher, walked from Nogales to the Utah state line to explore the feasibility of a trail traversing Arizona. Immediately thereafter, Dale began traveling around the state giving presentations on his vision of a trail connecting communities, mountains, canyons, deserts, forests, public lands, historic sites, various trail systems, wilderness areas, and other points of interest. The idea was embraced by all types of trails users throughout Arizona, and by Arizona State Parks and the Kaibab, Coronado, Coconino, and Tonto National Forests, the Bureau of Land Management, and National Parks Service. CLICK HERE FOR FULL ARIZONA TRAIL HISTORY

Arizona Trail Passages 12 through 19 are within Pinal County Boundaries

Passage 12: Oracle Ridge

• Passage Information Page: Oracle Ridge
• Miles: 15.3
• MAP
• PROFILE
• TRACK
• Waypoints: GPS |MP
• Arizona Euro-American History

Passage 13: Oracle

• Passage Information Page: Oracle
• Miles: 8.6
• MAP
• PROFILE
• TRACK
• Waypoints: GPS |MP
• Arizona Euro-American History

Passage 14: Black Hills

• Passage Information Page: Black Hills
• Miles: 27.7
• MAP
• PROFILE
• TRACK
• Waypoints: GPS |MP
• Arizona Euro-American History

Passage 15: Tortilla Mountains

• Passage Information Page: Tortilla Mountains
• Miles: 27.8
• MAP
• PROFILE
• TRACK
• Waypoints: GPS |MP
• Arizona Euro-American History

Passage 16: Gila River Canyons

• Passage Information Page: Gila River Canyons
• Miles: 25.7
• MAP
• PROFILE
• TRACK
• Waypoints: GPS |MP
• Arizona Euro-American History

Passage 17: Alamo Canyon

• Passage Information Page: Alamo Canyon
• Miles: 11.6
• MAP
• PROFILE
• TRACK
• Waypoints: GPS |MP
• Arizona Euro-American History

Passage 18: Reavis Canyon

• Passage Information Page: Reavis Canyon
• Miles: 17.8
• MAP
• PROFILE
• TRACK
• Waypoints: GPS |MP
• Arizona Euro-American History

Passage 19: Superstition Wilderness

• Passage Information Page: Superstition Wilderness
• Miles: 29.1
• MAP
• PROFILE
• TRACK
• Waypoints: GPS |MP
• Arizona Euro-American History

New Businesses in the Community

ArchWell Health

480.870.7130

555 W Apache Trail, Suite B

Apache Junction, AZ 85120

Click Here For The Website

Hours:

Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Beauty and Butterflies Med Spa

480.999.0598

185 N. Apache Trail

Apache Junction, AZ 85120

Click Here For The Website

Hours:

Sunday - Monday: Closed

Tuesday, Thursday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wednesday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Friday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Griffin RV Services

480.331.9335

832 N. Main Dr.

Apache Junction, AZ 85120

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Radiant Rituals Beauty Bar

480.593.7313

150 S. Delaware Dr., Suite 9

Apache Junction, AZ 85120

Click Here For The Website

Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Arizona Game and Fish

Managing Today for Wildlife Tomorrow

https://www.azgfd.com/

Click Here for Volunteer Opportunities

Living with Mountain Lions

Mountain lions can be found throughout Arizona and are most common in rocky or mountainous terrain. Because mountain lions are shy and elusive, people do not often see them. Mountain lions are solitary animals with the exception of females with kittens or breeding pairs. Signs of mountain lion presence include large tracks (3-5 inches wide) without claw marks; large segmented, cylindrical droppings; food caches where a kill has been partially eaten and then covered with leaves, brush, or dirt; and scrapes in soft dirt or leaf litter.

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Living with Coyotes

Coyotes are common in rural and urban areas across Arizona. They are often observed at night or around sunrise, and it is not uncommon to find one napping under a shrub in a brushy backyard or neighborhood. Because coyotes are so common in both rural and urban areas, the information below may help to reduce conflicts with them. The Arizona Game and Fish Department does not respond to calls to relocate or remove coyotes unless they are a public safety concern. Those needing assistance relocating wildlife should contact a licensed wildlife removal business.

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Upcoming Events

City of Apache Junction

Contact Information:

Parks and Recreation Department 480-983-2181

Multi-Generational Center 480.474.5240

Website: www.apachejunctionaz.gov/parks.

January

Concert In The Park

January 7^th

Senior Expo

January 10^th

Movie in the Park

January 14^th

3rd Annual John Denver Tribute

January 21^st

February

Concert In The Park

February 4^th

Movie in the Park

February 11^th

Heal Yourself, Heal Your World Wellness Event

February 18^th

Lost Dutchman Marathon

February 19^th

March

Concert In The Park

March 4^th

Movie in the Park

March 18^th

Space may be limited therefore advanced enrollment may be required.

Gold Canyon

January

Gold Canyon Arts Festival

January 28^th

Town of Superior

January

Superior Home Tour & Antique Show

January 28-29^th

March

Apache Leap Mining Festival & Carnival

March 10th-12^th

Stay Connected with Pinal County

Pinal County Homepage has a new address and a new look.

Click Here for Pinal County's New Homepage