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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | OCTOBER 20, 2021
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as high energy, that’s great. It’s somewhere to start,” Heckerman said. “Just come to see and make some new friends.” Healthy Athletes will take place at Pioneer Park in Peoria from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with Special Smiles available Friday and Saturday. Fit Feet and Fun
Fitness is on Saturday only. The swimming competition will be hosted at the Southwest Valley YMCA in Goodyear, and the bocce and softball competitions are set for Pioneer Community Park. For more information and for a list of competition times, visit specialolympicsarizona.org.
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Avondale observes Veterans Day with ceremony, fun run BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF
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elebrate Veterans Day, Thursday, Nov. 11, at a multifaceted community celebration in Avondale to honor those who have served the country. The city of Avondale, in collaboration with Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) and local veteran groups, will host an event to honor all veterans in the community. A ceremony will take place at 9 a.m. at the North Plaza on the northeast area of the EMCC campus and will include patriotic displays provided by local veteran groups, a formal ceremony recognizing all branches of military services, and guest speakers. The day will also feature a fitness fun run that starts at 7:30 a.m. The charge for the run is $25 for general admission through Oct. 28 to receive a T-Shirt. Register at estrellamountain.edu/ vetfunrun. All active duty and veterans get a dis-
count for a fee of $11.11. Breakfast is included for fitness fun run participants. Proceeds of the run support the Veterans Increasing Persistence Program at EMCC. The event is hosted by the city of Avondale and EMCC, in partnership with American Legion Crandall Palmer Post 61, VFW Pat Tillman Memorial Post 40, Affiliate Auxiliary groups and Blue Star Moms. Event sponsors are Avondale Toyota, West Valley View, Chick-fil-A and Gatorade.
If You Go...
WHAT: Avondale Veterans Day Celebration WHEN: Various times Thursday, Nov. 11: 7:30 a.m. fitness fun run; 8:45 a.m. breakfast; 9 a.m. ceremony WHERE: Estrella Mountain Community College, 3000 N. Dysart Road, Avondale COST: $25 through Oct. 28 INFO: 623-333-2400, avondaleaz.gov/ events
