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April 16 Viva Divas. $17. 7:30 p.m. Arizona natives and sopranos Kathleen Berger and Julie Wyma will perform during an evening of Italian opera. Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, Gyder Theater, 8355 W. Peoria Ave., Peoria. 623-815-7930. www.theaterworks.org.

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Columbia ParCar Arizona Offers Safe and Comfortable Eco-Friendly Vehicles By Pamela Holechek© There are many ways to contend with the ups and downs of automotive fuel costs, one of which is to not drive at all. But a more sensible, ecological solution that can keep you on the road is found at a factory-direct golf car dealership in Sun City West. Columbia ParCar Arizona is part of the family-owned Nordic Group of Companies Ltd., headquartered in Wisconsin. The company continually strives for cutting-edge technology in its American-made vehicles. A visit to the Columbia ParCar sales and service center, a 20,000-squarefoot building located near the Safeway in the Sundome

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For 25 Years, Nino’s Mexican Restaurant Has Been Serving Quality, Delicious Food By Pamela Holechek© It’s a rare business that survives 25 years, run by the same family, in the same location, no less. And when it happens, it’s definitely worthy of acknowledgment. This summer, Nino’s Mexican Restaurant in Sun City will celebrate its silver anniversary. Johnny G. Garcia and his son-in-law Christopher Gene Calzada I — along with Johnny’s wife, Mary Alice, and his daughters Margarita Garcia and Anna “Fifi” Calzada — opened Nino’s Mexican Restaurant in July 1990 at King’s Inn Shopping Center, located at the southeast corner of Grand and 107th avenues, sharing their heritage of traditional Mexican cooking. Johnny G., with his outgoing personality, quickly became the restaurant’s front man and community ambassador, while the younger, more reserved Christopher I took on the master chef duties. Six days a week, Christopher I gathers and chops ingredients beginning at 7 a.m. for the daily meals and specials at Nino’s Mexican Restaurant. A few hours later, his wife, Fifi, and daughter Angelica arrive at the restaurant to greet customers while also handling the phone and front register duties. “Our whole family is committed to preparing and serving quality food,” says Christopher Gene Calzada II, the manager at Nino’s Mexican Restaurant and son of Christopher I. “We purchase meat and produce every few days to ensure our food is fresh and never frozen.” For Advertising Information Call (623) 594-1630

Christopher II says that Nino’s Mexican Restaurant is known for its stuffed Anaheim chili pepper entrée, consisting of two chili rellenos served with beans, rice and a choice of one flour tortilla or three corn tortillas. “Customers can always count on a meal prepared with pride and passion,” he adds. Customers can also create their own combination meals — served with beans and rice — by choosing three of the following dishes: cheese enchilada, tamale, taco (beef or chicken), small red burrito, small green burrito, two shredded flautas, two chicken flautas, or chili relleno. These flavorful, plateful customer creations are also available for takeout orders. If calories are a concern but you still have a craving for quality Mexican cuisine, or if you’re looking for a delicious snack to hold you over until your next meal, Nino’s Mexican Restaurant can help. Simply order one of the restaurant’s appetizers, consisting of two mini shredded beef flautas, two mini chicken flautas, two mini ground beef tacos or two mini bean tostadas, all served with sour cream and guacamole. The Mexican Pizza is another much-loved meal offered at Nino’s Mexican Restaurant, says Christopher II. It’s made with ground beef, enchilada sauce, green chili strips, tomatoes and cheese. The restaurant also offers 15 prepared combination plates, including five varieties of chimichangas (a deep-fried burrito), with multiple toppings, plus beans

Nino’s Mexican Restaurant, located at 10659 W. Grand Ave., Suite 14, in Sun City, is truly a family business. The restaurant was opened by Johnny G. Garcia (pictured in the front row, second from the right) in July 1990. and rice. Children’s meals include a beverage. With nominal drink prices, it can be happy hour all day at Nino’s Mexican Restaurant. All non-alcoholic beverages, including soft drinks, lemonade and iced tea, cost $2. Domestic and imported beers start at $3.15. And margaritas and wines start at $3.75. Nino’s Mexican Restaurant opened in memory of Johnny E. Garcia, son of Mary Alice and Johnny G. Garcia. Johnny E., who was an Arizona Department of Public Safety officer, was killed in the line of duty on Oct. 14, 1989. A photo and tribute dedicated to Johnny E. is on the front and back covers of the restaurant’s menu. Nino’s Mexican Restaurant’s name evolved from that photo. Nino means godfather in Spanish, and the snapshot shows Johnny E. in his uniform, lovingly APRIL 2015

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16326 W TIERRA WAY 16088 W SUN PRAIRIE CT 16408 W CHUPAROSA LN 19427 N ECHO RIM DR 21080 N CIRCLE CLIFFS DR 18619 N FRESCO CT 15865 W DESERT MEADOW DR 18604 N PATINA CT 20568 N GARDEN CT 16298 W ARROYO VISTA LN 19827 N DESERT SONG CT 19320 N CANYON WHISPER DR 16675 W PACHECO CT 19224 N TALLOWOOD WAY 20685 N ENCHANTMENT DR 21113 N MARIPOSA GROVE LN 16480 W SILVER CREEK DR 15763 W EL NINO CT 17149 N FIRESTONE LN 19712 N HIDDEN RIDGE DR 15633 W HIDDEN CREEK LN 20116 N DESERT SKY WAY 19513 N PAPAGO DR 16215 W TALARA WAY 19653 N VIA BONITA LN 16003 W SILVER BREEZE DR 16055 W QUAIL CREEK LN 16382 W BONITA PARK DR 15148 W DAYBREAK DR 16403 W DOS AMIGOS CT

$345,000 EST

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PALO VERDE PALO VERDE PALO VERDE + CASITA SAGE SAGE SIERRA SIERRA + 3CG SONOMA STONECREST STONECREST + POOL + 3CG SUNDANCE SUNDANCE SUNDANCE VERBENA VERBENA WILLOW WILLOW WILLOW WINDROSE AVERAGE

1,893 1,870 2,117 1,338 1,338 2,075 2,075 1,434 2,282 2,298 1,312 1,300 1,312 2,019 2,035 1,129 1,143 1,183 2,272 1,765

$265,000 $299,900 $259,900 $208,000 $209,000 $289,000 $319,000 $179,900 $324,900 $359,000 $180,000 $181,000 $183,500 $224,000 $228,000 $159,900 $168,800 $174,900 $265,000 $249,569

$260,000 $295,000 $242,000 $199,000 $207,000 $285,000 $313,000 $165,000 $320,000 $345,000 $177,500 $176,000 $179,000 $185,000 $228,000 $155,000 $170,000 $174,900 $255,000 $241,833

16 187 95 43 11 56 302 21 18 27 64 130 22 404 140 120 112 111 40 83

18003 N EMELITA CT 15561 W CORAL POINTE DR 15842 W RANCHO VISTA WAY 16383 W LABYRINTH LN 15864 W ALPINE RIDGE DR 21741 N BLACK BEAR LODGE DR 19014 N MOONDANCE LN 15816 W SUGAR BUSH WAY 18180 N TIMBER RIDGE DR 15735 W GOLDENROD DR 16136 W STARLIGHT DR 19572 N BRIGHT ANGEL LN 16172 W STARLIGHT DR 15569 W CLEAR CANYON DR 15645 W PATAGONIA WAY 20453 N MADERA WAY 20208 N WINDSONG DR 16036 W COPPER CREST LN 20023 N PAINTED SKY DR

LA SOLANA AT SUN CITY GRAND AVISTAR GRANDE GRANDE

855 1,013 1,013

$112,000 $138,500 $139,500

18013 N Calypso Ct MLS 5248972

$100,000 $135,000 $134,500

211 110 186

APARTMENT #3209 APARTMENT #7311 APARTMENT #4311

$239,000 DE

VER 19415 N Papago Dr MLS 5247965

$239,500 ERA

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