Emotions ran high on "The Bachelorette" Monday night as host Chris Harrison interviewed Emily Maynard, the single mom from Charlotte, North Carolina, who spoke openly about her recent split from Bachelor Brad Womack.

You could win lunch for two at the  5th Annual FITT for Life Expo event indoors at the Sun City Anthem Union Center taking place Saturday, November 10th from 11am-4pm!

The FITT for Life Expo is completely free (except for food - which is where SanTanValley.com comes in!) and is a lifestyle event, targeting all ages and walks of life and encouraging them to discover new innovative ways to improve and maintain your health and quality of life for years to come. This year’s event features a golf simulator, free flu shots, over 40 exhibitors, live entertainment, petting zoo, pony rides, food vendors, free health & fitness checks, healthy cooking demos, bounce houses and much more!

With Christmas right around the corner, we figured that almost everyone, who celebrates, has their lights up by now, so we want YOU to send us your pics of your fabulously decorated front yard and let's see who WINS the BEST CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAY in San Tan Valley!

Course is Saturday, June 30, at arboretum

Gilbert artist Michael Madsen has traveled to Thailand, Mexico, Morocco, Jamaica and the Bahamas in search of the perfect picture.

Weekend’s ‘stashing it and bagging it’ brings total to 670 tons of trash collected over years

Moderate temperatures were enjoyed by thousands of Salt River “heroes” as they “stashed and bagged” their picnic litter while shooting the refreshing Salt River rapids over the Memorial Day weekend.

Celebrate Labor Day weekend with pride and enjoy a floating picnic on the Lower Salt River in Tonto National Forest in Mesa.

Thousands of fun-seekers will beat the heat and chill and thrill while tubing on the mountain-stream waters of the Lower Salt River.

Guided 11 a.m. walking tours of the main trail at Boyce Thompson Arbore­tum, 37615 E U.S. Highway 60 in Supe­rior, continue daily in April, but end May 1 with the onset of BTA’s summertime schedule. That’s when daily hours move to 6 a.m.-3 p.m. for May, June, July and August. Guided tours are included with daily admission of $9.

Saturday, April 13, brings the popular afternoon “Edible and Medicinal Desert Plants” walk with Apache Junction au­thor Jean Groen, leading a one-hour walk that explaining the ways desert plants fed, healed and clothed Sonoran native people for more than 1,000 years. ‘Season finale’ for this popular walk will be April 28 at 1:30 p.m. when Ethno-botanist, Choctaw Nation member and raconteur Dave Mor­ris returns as guide April 28 – and Dave re­turns June 23 when this tour moves to its 8 a.m. start time.

The sixth annual Gold Canyon Day of the Cowboy Celebration will be held Saturday, Oct. 13, and Sunday, Oct. 14, in Gold Canyon.

Cowboys and cowgirls of all ages are encouraged to join in the festivities honoring the contributions the American cowboy has made to this region’s rich Western culture.

Attendees are encouraged to don their most comfortable western wear and come out to join in the revelry. The weekend will include a golf tournament, family fun and fireworks. Most of the activities are free.

Central Arizona College invites community members to beat the proverbial heat as the CAC Family Flicks Series meanders throughout the summer by offering a slew of Thursday Classic Movie Matinees across Pinal County.

The series continues Aug. 2 at the college’s San Tan Center with a feature presentation of The Mark of Zorro.

Johnny Depp, you may have heard, is kind of a handsome guy. And though he sometimes tries to hide his movie star good looks in order to disappear inside a role, the fact is it's hard...

The crack of the bat, cheers from the crowd and the tune of "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" are all sounds of springtime in Arizona. Whether you are a die-hard fan or you just enjoy a day in the sun, Tempe, Arizona, is the perfect home base for a spring getaway filled with Cactus League baseball games, outdoor recreation, patio dining, family fun and lively festivals.

Central Christian Church is once again hosting a "Party in the Park" on April 7th, but this time they have something extra special in store ... It's the Easter Edition!

Featuring face painting, crafts, cookie decorating, age appropriate Easter egg hunt (starts at 10am), free hot dogs, water, and lemonade or sweet tea from Chik-fil-A.  Be sure to mark your calendars now and stop by to enjoy a great "Party in the Park"!

The Community of San Tan Valley is officially invited to the 3rd annual San Tan Valley Relay For Life this Friday, April 4th from 6 to 11 p.m. at Combs High School. The Relay raises money for the American Cancer Society and ensures that these funds are used locally to help with anyone diagnosed with cancer.

Please come walk the track for your own personal cause and check out all the Relay has to offer.

Pinal County's Animal Care and Control will spend September 24th as "Remember Me Thursday."

"We are taking time to remember those animals who did not make it out of shelters alive," stated Animal Care and Control Director Audra Michael.

Family, Friends & Neighbors:

"It is the soldier, not the reporter who has given us the freedom of the press.  It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us the freedom of speech.  It is the soldier, not the campus organizer, who gives us the freedom to demonstrate.  It is the soldier who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protester to burn the flag."

While the students at Combs Traditional Academy in San Tan Valley may not have been born when the tragic events of September 11, 2001 occurred, they recognize and honor the emergency responders and service men and women who lost their lives on that day every year. 

The Seventh Annual Sedona Winefest will be held on Saturday and Sunday, September 26 and 27, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Sedona “Historic” Posse Grounds Park in West Sedona. This year the event will be held in an all-weather “circus-sized” tent for all attendees to enjoy a community-like setting.

If you have always wanted to learn how to play the guitar, but are never able to find the time for lessons, you will want to mark your calendar for Sept. 10, 6:30-9:00 p.m. That’s when Queen Creek Parks and Recreation brings in Craig Coffman to teach his very popular class, Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy Adults and Teens. The class will be held at the Library Recreation Annex at 21802 S. Ellsworth Road.

Back by popular demand the Queen Creek Olive Mill will be hosting their last Sangria Social of the summer from 11AM-2PM!

Don't miss out this awesome event!

San Tan Leads is growing and looking for new members to join an incredible business leads group right here in San Tan Valley.