Verrado News
Verrado Community Teams Up to Feed the Hungry
The Verrado community came together this weekend for a Feed My Starving Children MobilePack event, organized by Summit Community Church. The Verrado community rallied 425 volunteers and far surpassed their goals, packing 108,864 meals (their goal was 100,000) and raising more than $26K! Children and adults from Verrado and the surrounding community hand-packed each meal, which… Learn More »
Verrado Middle School Named an A+ School
Congrats to Verrado Middle School (VMS), recently declared an A+ School by the Education Foundation. The commitment to excellence of VMS students and staff contributes to Verrado’s quality of life and value for learning. The community already knew what an outstanding school VMS is and this recognition by the Education Foundation is a well-earned confirmation. Through a… Learn More »
Raven Golf Club Honored as a Best Course in AZ by Golfweek
Raven Golf Club at Verrado honored as one of Golfweek’s 2012 Best Courses in Arizona! This wonderful golf course is tucked into the foothills of the White Tank Mountains and features more than 7,000 yards of jaw dropping views and rugged natural beauty. With top of the line accommodations for golfers of all levels, including… Learn More »
Founders Day Weekend at Verrado
Throughout the weekend of March 31st, Verrado celebrated its 7th Annual Founder’s Day celebration with neighbors coming together in celebration of the Verrado community’s unique heritage. Known as Verrado’s biggest party of the year, this year’s Founder’s Day celebration was a huge success with the highest attendance across the board. Verrado friends and neighbors enjoyed… Learn More »
Buckeye’s Newest Fire Station in Verrado Set to Open in April
The Arizona Republic | azcentral.com Great News for Verrado! Buckeye’s new Verrado fire station is in its final stages. Construction workers are wrapping up the final touches on Buckeye’s new Verrado fire station, and firefighters expect to move in April 2012. Click here for more information and to view the full slideshow.
Music On Main
Verrado presents four Saturdays of FREE musical performances hosted on Verrado’s Village Green; March 3, March 17, April 14 and April 28 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The line-up includes cool jazz, world beat, R & B and calypso/island rhythms. Bring a blanket and just sit back and enjoy. Bring a blanket or chairs… Learn More »
Verrado’s Ground Control Café Debuts Gastropub
Ground Control Verrado celebrates opening in Buckeye Buckeye, Ariz.—Ground Control Verrado, on Main Street in Buckeye, celebrated the grand opening of a neighboring pub Saturday with music, food and 18 varieties of on-tap beer. Ground Control opened in February. Owners Sean and Tara Rassas believe a gastropub will fit into the family- and community-oriented location…. Learn More »
Builders Offer Green Tract Homes with Nearly Zero Utility Bills
Builders offer green tract homes with nearly zero utility bills By Wendy Koch, USA TODAY To stand out in a still-sluggish housing market, major builders are starting to sell affordable tract homes that come with solar panels and nearly zero utility bills. On Earth Day Friday, Meritage Homes will begin offering a “net-zero” home that’s… Learn More »
Banner Health to Bring Primary Care Services to Verrado
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: Bill Byron, Banner Health Ph: (602) 747-4702 Banner Health to bring primary care services to Verrado Health center to open during 2nd quarter, 2012 PHOENIX (March 15, 2011) — Health care is an essential community need, especially for communities that are growing. Banner Health will begin construction later this summer on… Learn More »
Verrado High School’s First Graduates Set Bar High
The inaugural class graduating at Verrado High School on Thursday, sets a high standard for the next generation of seniors. Of 264 students, 255 are going to college this fall, Principal Tom Huffman says. “I am so proud of these seniors because they were blazing the trail as they leave,” he said. “The bar is… Learn More »
