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The Crown of Life Lutheran quilting group will hold a quilt and craft sale from 8 a.m.-noon Friday, Nov. 6 at Crown of Life Lutheran Church, 13131 W. Spanish Garden Drive, with proceeds used to make additional quilts for people in need.

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First Friday Surprise returns 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 6 outside Arts HQ Gallery at 16126 N. Civic Center Plaza with artisans, food vendors, live performances, workshops, and a culinary competition; admission is free and Season Two has doubled its vendor count and continues Dec. 4, Jan. 1, Feb. 5, March 5, April 2, and May 7.

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Proposition 421 asks voters to approve a $71 million Dysart Unified bond to build a new elementary school in northwest Surprise + buy $10 million in land for a future high school, with remaining funds for renovations and supporters saying taxes won't rise as an older bond phases out.

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Retired women educators are invited to Delta Kappa Gamma's Alpha Xi meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3 in the All Saints of the Desert Episcopal Church library (9502 W. Hutton Drive, Sun City); guest speaker Kristen Henninger will speak and attendees are asked to bring school supplies for Alta Loma Elementary.

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Medicare open enrollment is underway in Arizona, and big price changes to Part D drug coverage and the standard deductible could affect about 1.5 million enrollees.

Doctors advise shopping plans instead of auto-renewing, using a certified broker, checking that your primary care doctor is in-network, and picking separate plans for spouses if needed.

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Shadow Ridge senior outside hitter Haley Cashatt reached her 1,000th career kill in a home win vs. Youngker on Oct. 20, capping four years as a steady leader through four head coaches and helping stabilize the Stallions' program.

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