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Activities in Gold Canyon Arizona

Gold Canyon residents who have been used to getting their rental movies from the Blockbuster located in the Basha's shopping plaza at  5301 S. Superstition Mountain Dr will need to rethink their rental movie needs. A sign of the economic times is that this store is now  slated to be closing. According to media release [...]

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October 24, 2009 is the date to mark on your calender if you are anywhere near the Boyce Thompson Arboretum and you love butterflies. Scottsdale resident and tour guide Adriane Grimaldi will lead a butterfly walking tour teaching about the whimsical insects Oct. 24 at 9:30 a.m. Then there will be an afternoon slideshow and [...]

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Despite recent population growth and cultural change in Arizona, some rural Arizona South-westerners still choose to make memorials for their dead by hand. Though rarely if ever intended as “art,” the results are often a distinctive if unrecognized folk art which reflects both individual spiritual beliefs and widespread social values in the region. Together, the [...]

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Spring is a time of year for wonderful wildflowers in Arizona. Boyce Thompson Arboretum is reporting the wildflowers are starting already this year, thanks to the rains we have had. Boyce Thompson has more flowers than some of the other state parks in the area. The abundance, or not, of spring flowers is very dependent [...]

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Whether you are a runner or not, the annual Lost Dutchman Marathon is an exciting event for the Gold Canyon and Apache Junction Arizona area. This year the event falls on Sunday, February 15th, 2009 (President’s Day weekend). It is the eighth annual event. The Saturday before the race includes an all day Expo event, [...]

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Arizona has 27 extraordinary State Parks to enjoy. These parks offer a wealth of hiking opportunities, places for family fun and exploring and lots of Arizona history. An annual pass offers an inexpensive way for families to enjoy them throughout the year. Want to read more about what is offered at the Arizona state parks and [...]

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Interested in checking out the new features and redecorations at the Gold Canyon Golf Resort? Then plan to visit the facility on Saturday, January 24 sometime from 10:00am until -3:00pm.  They have a newly redecorated spa, redecorated rooms and lobby.  There will be tours and drawings and discount coupons. Also there is an Italian buffet [...]

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January 24th, 2009 will mark the ninth annual arts festival in Gold Canyon Arizona. Called Canyon Arts Festival, this event is a free gift to the Gold Canyon community sponsored by the Gold Canyon Arts Council.
The event takes place at the Gold Canyon Elementary School at Kings Ranch Road and Alameda in Gold Canyon. There [...]

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Interested in photography classes near Gold Canyon Arizona? Check out our blog that covers upcoming classes at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum.
Classroom instruction and "on-the-job-training" in the gardens is both educational and a rewarding experience.
Basic photography classes can cost as little as $22.50 for non-annual members, and just $15 for annual members. Advanced, specific topics [...]

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The children of Superstition Foothills Community in Gold Canyon will be enjoying a “Trunk or Treat” event the evening of October 31 from 6:00 – 9:00pm. The Community Home Owners Association is holding the event for families in the community.  The parking lot where the event will be held is at the Superstition Foothills Recreation [...]

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