Gold Canyon Arizona Blog

Gold Canyon Artists Sought For Studio Tour

by benjaminteam on June 27, 2009

The Artists of the Superstitions is accepting applications for its third annual Artist’s Studio Tour that will be held this year on Saturday November 7th and Sunday November 8th.

Artists in Gold Canyon and Apache Junction are invited to open their studios to the community and host other artists.

This event was first presented to the community in 2007 and it has grown since then. In 2008 22 studios and 51 artists participated.

For more information about this popular event and how to get involved visit the website for the event.

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Gold Canyon Arizona JobSeekers Group

by benjaminteam on June 27, 2009

A new Jobseeker’s Group has formed in Gold Canyon Arizona. This group meets on Monday mornings at 10am at the Gold Canyon Methodist Church located at 6640 W Kings Ranch Road in Gold Canyon. The group was organized by Bill Clayburg from East Mesa.

The group focuses on resume writing, job searching techniques, interview skills and support to each other during a time of job search.

The group is free and open to both those looking for work, as well as volunteers with skills to help job seekers and who are interested in participating to help.

Those interested can contact Bill Clayton at 480-292-7525.

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School Supplies Are Needed for Gold Canyon and Apache Junction Kids

by benjaminteam on June 27, 2009

While it seems like we just entered into summer, it is already time to get ready for back-to-school as several Gold Canyon and Apache Junction organizations are seeking donations of school supplies.

The Boys and Girls Club in Apache Junction needs donations of all sorts of school supplies. Their donation drive is from July 27-30. But they will take donations at any time. A phone number for them is 480-982-6381.

Another non-profit organization needing help is Project HELP. Their donation drive is Aug 3 -10. Their focus is also all types of school supplies. For more information about their needs call 480-288-2955.

A collection point for these organizations, if you cannot get to them directly is the Multi-Generational Center in Apache Junction. The Active Adult Center desk will be happy to help you. Or you can call them at 480-288-2955 for more details and hours that someone is there.

Another community organization that is offering support for these groups, by helping to collect supplies and picking up and dropping things off is Soroptimists of Apache Junction. They can be reached at 480-890-1446.

So there are many ways to make a connection. These kids groups need help even more this year as the economy has made it difficult for many families to provide all the school supplies needed by their children.

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Food Banks Need Summer Volunteers - Gold Canyon and Apache Junction Arizona

by benjaminteam on June 13, 2009

With the summer weather, many of our “snowbirds” have left for the north and cooler weather. Many of these winter residents are active volunteers in our community . With them gone for the summer, there are organizations in need of new volunteers to help take up the slack.

One of these very important organizations that is in urgent need of more volunteers is the Apache Junction Reachout Food Bank that is located at 575 N Idaho Road in Apache Junction. Volunteer drivers and assistants are desperately needed. Drivers and assistants can select from two shifts of three consecutive days - either Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday or Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6:30am till about 10:30 am. The schedule is a rotating one meaning that the volunteers do not have to be involved every week.

There is also a need for volunteers to help stock shelves from 7am until 11am, with food that is brought in by trucks.

Call them at 480-288-6608 or 480-380-6516 for more details and to become involved.

With the economy is troubled times many people in the Gold Canyon and Apache Junction communities depend on the help of the food banks to feed their families. The food bank is a total volunteer effort. No one received any compensation.

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Also don’t forget the local Gold Canyon food bank that is housed in the Gold Canyon Methodist Church
Donations are always needed and welcome
For more information about how to help the local Gold Canyon Food Bank contact them at the church office at 6640 S. Kings Ranch Rd
Gold Canyon, AZ 85218
480-982-3776

http://www.goldcanyonumc.org/

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Gold Canyon Arizona - Real Estate Update - End of May 2009

by benjaminteam on June 13, 2009

For Gold Canyon residents, (or individuals interested in buying homes in Gold Canyon),
here is information about how the current Gold Canyon real estate market is doing.
(This data is for month end May 2009).

This information is provided by Benjamin Realty, your local Gold Canyon and East Phoenix Valley Realtors.

May 2009 -Real Estate Stats - Gold Canyon Arizona
During May 2009 there were 429 homes on the MLS in Gold Canyon Arizona.

The number of homes sold during April 2009 was 35.
Of the 35 homes sold, 18 of these homes were “distressed” **.
The average sales price of Gold Canyon homes for April was $255,593.

(Based on the level of sales currently happening, it could potentially take 12 months to move through and sell the current inventory of active homes.)

April 2009-Real Estate Stats - Gold Canyon Arizona
Let’s look at how May 2009 compares to April 2009 sales in Gold Canyon.
In April 2009 there were 449 homes on the MLS.

The number that sold was 37, with 15 of these being “distressed”**.
The average sales price in April 2009 was $265,548.

Comparison with May 2008-Real Estate Stats - Gold Canyon
In May 2008 there were 455 Gold Canyon homes on the MLS listed for sale, with 33 selling.

Of these 33 sales, only 3 were distressed sales.
Average sales price was $328,610.
(In May 2008 there were potentially 14 months of inventory based on the sales rate at that time.)

(** A “distressed” home means either a home is a “short-sale” or one that has foreclosed.)

(This data is compiled from the Phoenix ARMLS for the time period that is referenced.)

If you need real estate assistance, contact Bob and Carolin Benjamin at 480-201-3001.

(Data is deemed to be accurate, but not guaranteed.)

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Arizona Watchable Wildlife Tourism Association Makes Wildlife Watching Easy

by benjaminteam on June 8, 2009

Interested in watching Arizona’s wildlife? Then you will be interested in a group called Arizona Watchable Wildlife Tourism Association’s (AWWTA). This group’s goals are to make finding Arizona’s unique and exciting wildlife watching opportunities easier for the public to enjoy, as well as to educate local residents and governments about the importance and benefits of maintaining habitat for Arizona’s wildlife.

Want to read more about this group? Then vist our blog post on Benjamin.com, or visit the group’s website.

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Gold Canyon Arizona Gets New Zip Code 85118 - July 1, 2009

by benjaminteam on June 8, 2009

Beginning July 1, 2009, Gold Canyon Arizona gets a new zip code. Instead of 85218 the zip code for Gold Canyon will become 85118 beginning July 1. Actually several zip codes in Arizona will change. This is happening because there has been a growth of the number of companies doing business in the area and the increase in population numbers.

To make this change as easy as possible for everyone, the Postal Service will ensure delivery of mail with the old Zip Code for a period of one year. But if you are planning to order new business cards, envelopes and letterhead, or any other marketing materials remember to change the zip code beginning in July of this year.

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National Day of the Cowboy- Gold Canyon Arizona Events

by benjaminteam on June 1, 2009

A couple weeks ago we posted information on GoldCanyon.net’s Blog about National Day of the Cowboy being a national holiday event.
Now we have more updates about the many events that are scheduled in Gold Canyon and Pinal County to allow residents and visitors to partake in the fun and good times as the National Day of the Cowboy is celebrated.
Many of the Gold Canyon and Apache Junction festivities are listed below. There are also other opportunities in Superior and Globe that are focused on fun festivities planned for the occasion.

(GoldCanyon.net will attempt to post schedule updates and changes, but if there is an event you are interested in, please check with the venue noted for any updates.)

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Friday July 24

6:00-9:00 pm - Saloon Casino Night Gold Canyon Golf Resort Big White Tent, Dinner, Bingo Gold Canyon Golf Resort Preview Center - located at Kings Ranch Road and Gold Canyon Golf Resort 480-288-5982

9:00-Midnight- Musical entertainment and $2.50 drink specials - Gold Canyon Golf Resort
5:00-9:00 pm - Pig Roast BBQ & $2.50 drink specials - Firehouse Bar & Grill
6:00-8:00 pm- Happy Hour

7:30-Midnight - $1 drink specials & hors d’oeuvres

Dancing to music provided by “Affinity” The Views at Superstition, 6900 E. Highway 60 upstairs west end

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Saturday - July 25

7:30 a.m. Shotgun Golf Tournament BBQ lunch Res: 480-982-9449 or visit Gold Canyon Golf Resort’s website for more details about “Stay and Play” packages

9:00 am-4:00 pm Art Show Gold Canyon Golf Resort Big White Tent. Something for everyone.

10:00 am-6:00 pm Fine Art Display by nationally known artist Maria Sharylen 480-671-5589 at the Gold Canyon Golf Resort

10:00 am Parade at Goldfield Ghost Town kicks off next to the church in Goldfield.

Day long activities for young and old: Dancing girls, Old West gun fights, face painting, food and fun

9:00 am Superstition Mountain Museum Activities depicting daily life and old west history. Leather making, sterling overlay, packing a burro, music by Haulin’ Ellis and The Singing Cowboy and J.B. Tankersley, food and fun for the whole family.

6:00 pm Cowboy BBQ Dinner – Gold Canyon Golf Resort Reservations 480-671-5517 Includes fireworks display. On The Ledge, in Kokopelli’s or in The Lounge

6:30-8:30 ”Second Shift” Country Western Band Gold Canyon Golf Resort

9:00 pm - The Ultimate Fireworks Display Live entertainment to follow

For firework event reservation information call 480-982-9090

11:00 pm-2:00 am -Cowboy Campfire and Party — Firehouse Bar & Grill. Dance contest under the stars, live entertainment and watch the fireworks 480-671-4328

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Sunday July 26
Firehouse Bar & Grill: Lunch and dinner specials all day and $2.50 drink specials

10:00 am - All day Western party

11:00 am - Horseshoe Tournament

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Gold Canyon Arizona - Real Estate Update - End of April 2009

by benjaminteam on May 17, 2009

For Gold Canyon residents, (or individuals interested in buying homes in Gold Canyon), here is information about how the current Gold Canyon real estate market is doing.
(This data is for month end April 2009).

This information is provided by Benjamin Realty, your local Gold Canyon and East Phoenix Valley Realtors.

April 2009 -Real Estate Stats - Gold Canyon Arizona
During April 2009 there were 449 homes on the MLS in Gold Canyon Arizona.

The number of homes sold during April 2009 was 37.
Of the 37 homes sold, 15 of these homes were “distressed” **.
The average sales price of Gold Canyon homes for April was $265,548.

(Based on the level of sales currently happening, it could potentially take 12 months to move through and sell the current inventory of active homes.)

March 2009-Real Estate Stats - Gold Canyon Arizona
Let’s look at how April 2009 compares to March 2009 sales in Gold Canyon.
In March 2009 there were 479 homes on the MLS.
The number that sold was 35, with 15 of these being “distressed”**.
The average sales price in March 2009 was $302,943.

Comparison with April 2008-Real Estate Stats - Gold Canyon
In April 2008 there were 496 Gold Canyon homes on the MLS listed for sale, with 34 selling.
Average sales price was $342,882.
(In April 2008 there were potentially 15 months of inventory based on the sales rate at that time.)

(** A “distressed” home means either a home is a “short-sale” or one that has foreclosed.)

(This data is compiled from the Phoenix ARMLS for the time period that is referenced.)

If you need real estate assistance, contact Bob and Carolin Benjamin at 480-201-3001.

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