ACC PRESS RELEASE — The Anthem Community Council (ACC) Board of Directors announces the appointment of John Bowman as the ACC’s new Community Executive Officer (CEO). Bowman will begin May 26, and will work alongside current CEO Neal Shearer until Shearer’s retirement [announced previously] on June 30. The new CEO comes to Anthem with 30 years […]
Local charities expect a lot of need now. If you can help, join us and make a donation. Individuals can donate $400 to either of the following two organizations and get a dollar-for-dollar tax credit from the state, or $800 for a married couple (ask a tax pro for details or visit www.azdor.gov/tax-credits). Checks are […]
In&Out Staff Writers — Candidates are vying for one seat representing Parkside and one from Country Club on the Anthem Community Council board, which runs community-wide events and operates common facilities like the community center. In&Out asked the candidates: What is the one thing you are most eager to fix/change/improve or otherwise tackle if elected, […]
Anthem’s leadership is in the midst of a total transformation. A search is underway to replace Community Executive Officer Neal Shearer, who is retiring this summer. Michele DeMichele, who has organized the community’s special events the past 11 years, was recently appointed community operations officer. A new chief financial officer, Paul Conley, started in January. […]
In&Out Staff Writers — Anthem’s pickleball courts, which opened in January 2019, recently received the American Sports Builders Association Outdoor Pickleball Facility of the Year award. The facility was judged to be the best among all pickleball entries from North America. The award was presented to the Anthem Community Council last month by Troy Rudolph, president […]
North Valley Symphony Orchestra invites all to cut a rug on the dance floor at its annual Golden Gala fundraising event, with a Roaring ’20s theme. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed in attire inspired by the decade to experience “The Symphony Builder’s Variety Hour” radio program, cocktails, dinner, dancing, a silent auction and live […]
The annual silent auction benefiting Anthem Cares Through Service (ACTS) will assist the organization in helping Anthem residents struggling with short-term emergencies, by providing meals, assisting with utility bills and other acts of kindness. Among the items to be auctioned: Original paintings, golf packages and vacations in Las Vegas and Flagstaff. ACTS Silent Auction 5–7:30 […]
By Robert Roy Britt — Comedian Mark Cordes from Cave Creek has been married, divorced, single and now remarried, so he knows a thing or two about relationships. Cordes is known for making fun of it all—life, love and elderly passion. He’s also known for being clean compared to many comics. His jokes may not […]
Residents can meet candidates running for Anthem Community Council and HOA boards. Parkside 6:30–8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 11 Anthem Civic Building 3701 W. Anthem Way 623-742-6000, www.onlineatanthem.com/elections/index.php Candidates running for one open Parkside Anthem Community Council Board seat and three open seats on the Anthem Parkside Community Association Board. Parkside ACC Jeff Huff, Randy Schmille, […]
By Robert Roy Britt — Dino Cotton, a business owner and board member on Anthem Community Council, has filed a statement of interest with the Secretary of State’s office, intending to run in the primary election for State Representative in District 1, which encompasses parts of the North Valley and a vast, sparsely populated region […]
Jaguar Youth Football is a tackle football club for kids in grades K-8 in Anthem, New River, Desert Hills and the Tramonto area, and has become a formal feeder program to Boulder Creek High School. Practices began Feb. 3 but registration remains open. The season runs through May 7. Info: Call 623-203-9859, email info@jaguaryouthfootball.org, or […]
On a crisp December morning, Anthem’s pickleball courts were pretty well packed with middle-aged adults and seniors. But on one court, Emily Locke’s kids ruled. And they don’t always play by the rules. “We’ve made up our own game called King of the Court, said 10-year-old Charlotte Locke. “That’s my favorite thing to do while […]
