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Arizona Restaurant Association presents 10-day dining extravaganza May 17-26.

A student council must meet a variety of criteria to earn the National Gold Council of Excellence Award and this is the third year in a row that the Combs High School student council has received it for its exemplary record of leadership, service and activities that improve the school and community.

Keeping these tips in mind will help you tackle your spring cleaning with ease. Creating and sticking to a cleaning schedule, decluttering old items, and paying attention to overlooked areas will help you have a sparkling clean home for the months to come.

Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders can receive free general admission to Phoenix Art Museum, Heard Museum and Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West. Present your Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit card along with a photo ID to gain free general admission to any participating institution during the first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of each month.

Melissa Dawn, producer of East Valley events company Max Events, LLC, said her company "got the opportunity to collaborate with Pecan Lake Entertainment for a Cinco De Mayo weekend event" on Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4. During the month of May, Pecan Lake Entertainment is also inviting the community to create new memories by offering a limited-time 20% discount on all attractions from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Plan on westbound Interstate 10 and southbound Loop 101 closures in the East Valley this weekend.

The new exhibition will be on display May 3, 2024 through Jan. 5, 2025.

Taz is a bit energetic, typical of his breed, and he's hoping to score a forever home soon. He does not do well with cats, so he'll do best in a feline-free home. Taz has excellent leash manners and is rumored to enjoy being a lap dog. He knows basic commands, such as "sit," and is a gentleman when receiving a treat.

Maricopa County Animal Care and Control opened the doors to its new East Valley shelter at noon on May 2, replacing the old shelter at Rio Salado Parkway and the Loop 101 Price Freeway. The new Mesa shelter feature 346 kennels, 21 yards, a state-of-the-art veterinary clinic and a separate clinic isolation area for preventing the spread of disease. There are smaller groupings of kennels that include indoor and outdoor access and a layout that helps keep dogs relaxed.

The bustling ambiance each Friday from the food trucks of the Queen Creek Feastival will serve as the perfect backdrop for the innovative series from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 3 in the Queen Creek Library parking lot, located at 21802 S. Ellsworth Road.