Desert Skies United Methodist Church is excited to invite the community to “Christmas Unwrapped,” 6:00 p.m. Friday, December 24 at Mica Mountain High School, 10800 E. Valencia Road. This is an interactive celebration, geared for families and people of all ages. We will cheer the angels who tell the Good News, share the shepherds’ wonder, and...
Human beings have long understood the power and significance of dreams—and, throughout time, dreams have been considered meaningful and sacred and have been used to find guidance and purpose in life. From the discovery of the structure of the atom to Harriet Tubman’s repeatedly successful travels on the “Underground Railroad”, dreams have changed...
A photo gallery of beautiful flowers from around the community. By Dan Ford.
By Chuck Colbath Our eleventh holiday season has arrived, and the spirit of the season has started to show. It’s so nice to see our happy clients and staff, all with a glimmer in their eyes, planning for their holiday celebrations and get-togethers. There is a special happiness we all experience from giving and caring about others. It could be...
By Rob Hallberg Parrots are amazing creatures and most of us know little about them except for their beauty and talking abilities. We have owned Parrots for 25 years and would like to share our knowledge of them. There are hundreds of species of parrots ranging in size from smaller than a parakeet to over 4’ long! They come in all colors from...
This is Eddie Monster. He just turned 8 and was adopted by our family as a puppy. He enjoys chasing butterfly shadows, napping and good boxie treats. – Patric Beamish Send us an email ateditor@thevailvoice.com with a pic of your pet, your pet’s name, and how they found you. We’ll publish your pet in the paper!
Nothing is more exciting than loading up the family and picking out the perfect Christmas tree! Remember the fun the Grizwold’s had? Wouldn’t it be nice if you didn’t have to go to the forest or a big box store to find that perfect tree? You don’t have to! You can purchase a tree from the Boy Scouts in your own neighborhood. And when you buy...
Help tip The world has opened up again and we are moving ahead full throttle . The phone rings, the email piles up a knock on the door. All the stuff you didn’t complete yesterday, still needs to prepare for the birthday party. What to do first number one take a deep breath number, then close eyes for one minute, and number three tell...
By Rick Bass 2021 has been a challenging and dynamic year. Many I know have shared their experiences dealing with tremendous personal loss of life (relative or close friend). It helps to pause and reflect on how these difficult times can shape us all for better or worse and to be present minded and live without regrets. I believe we have choices...
By Dr. Arianna One of my main goals is demystifying menopause. That includes letting women know about symptoms that aren’t as well-known as hot flashes and weight gain but are, nevertheless, normal. Are any of these familiar to you? If so, rest assured they’re normal – and so are you! NORMAL: “My vagina looks… different” Mama may have told you...
