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Johnson Ranch Community Association hosts its fifth annual Holiday Market on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Walker Butte Middle School football field, 29697 N. Desert Willow Blvd. in San Tan Valley. The event is free and open to the public, with local artisans and vendors, holiday gifts, food and a raffle benefiting the school. Raffle tickets cost $1 each; drawings are at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon, and winners must be on site. Vendor booth sales are closed.
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Hoofbeats with Heart hosts Hope Harvest Festival on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 43491 N. Coyote Road in San Tan Valley. The organizer lists a $10 entry donation per person; the $8 early-bird offer ended October 24. The family event includes animal experiences, local vendors and fall activities. Some optional activities, including animal cuddles, the bounce house and face painting, may cost extra. Guests complete a waiver at check-in and must follow staff guidance around animals. Bringing an unopened, shelf-stable canned food item earns one cup of animal treats or feed for an approved feeding experience.
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Pinal County says new building-plan review, permitting and inspection services for addresses inside the incorporated Town of San Tan Valley move to the town on November 1, 2026. The county will continue processing plans submitted before November 1 until completion. Its transition alert directs new applicants to the San Tan Valley Citizen Access Portal and says applications sent to the county on or after November 1 will not be accepted. This is a reminder ahead of the announced change; the county published its notice October 1.
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Pinal County says its Final Mile wireless internet project is complete, with 32 radio towers built across the county to serve rural communities. Its October 23 update confirms ribbon-cuttings at J.O. Combs School District in San Tan Valley and in Mammoth. The county and school superintendent’s office developed the network after pandemic-era remote learning exposed gaps in internet access. The announcement does not provide household coverage, pricing or enrollment details.
