Photography 101

Rick Thompson Don’t let technology and artificial intelligence (AI) hijack your creativity. Pro photographers are creatures of habit like anyone else. Growing up in the years of film, dark rooms, and smelling like developer, creativity became a well-developed skill. It was a necessity as our tools back then were limited compared to today. Nowadays, we…

Republican GOP Club Hosts Speakers

Barry J. Brunetto We are pleased to announce that several guest speakers will be joining us on April 19. Dana Lewis, the Pinal County Recorder, will share insights on political observers and her initiatives to integrate all parties into the early voting processes for Pinal County. Richard Casler, the District 4 Precinct Committee Chairman, will…

April 21-28 Is International Dark Sky Week

Sam Miller The southern Pinal County area is fortunate to have a reasonably dark nighttime sky to view the stars and other amazing objects. The Pinal County Board of Supervisors and other governments around the world have proclaimed April 21-28 as International Dark Sky Week in which communities worldwide celebrate the opportunity to view the…

Art Club Classes – April 2025

The Art of Memory—a New Class! Erin Newman The SBR Art Club is bringing a brand new class, the Art of Memory with Mary Scrimgeour, to our list of classes offered. Students will explore the art of transforming memories into creative expression. Through writing, collage, and mixed media techniques, we’ll bring personal memories to life…

Spring Blooms Brightly at Glasshoppers

Claudia Knauss While we may get to skip April showers here in Arizona, spring is an exciting time to look forward to as the weather continues to get pleasantly warmer. The sun shines a bit brighter and life seems full of new beginnings. It’s time to bring the pastel colors and images of spring to…