Moon Valley news, events and neighbors
The Moon Valley Insider: August 17, 2026
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The Back Nine Business Showcase
One Moon Valley Contractor, Five Ways to Fix Your Home
Jennifer Arias is a licensed general contractor who built Jen The Builder into a woman-owned and operated company right here in Phoenix, running it alongside Allison Clay under KB2 Residential & Commercial Construction, ROC #323052. Her team takes on full home renovations, from kitchens and baths to flooring, additions, and backyard casitas. The reel below is the Scottsdale Vista project, one of many she has taken on, where a new kitchen, larger windows, and a wider sliding glass door opened the whole house up to light.
What started as one remodeling company has grown into five, so a Moon Valley homeowner can call the same trusted team for anything. Jen The Builder Plumbing handles everything from a quick repair to the plumbing on a full remodel, Jen The Builder Electric troubleshoots and repairs your home's wiring, and Jen The Builder Pools takes care of cleaning, maintenance, and repair. Jen The Concierge rounds it out with routine upkeep, small handyman projects, and property watch for the times you are away.
Every one of the businesses is licensed and carries its own ROC number, which is a real reassurance when you are handing someone the keys to your house.
Call: 602-300-5315 or visit https://www.jenthebuilder.com
From the Grasshopper Bridge: The Big News You Need to Know
Meal Planning with Lua and Lemons
Chef Jenna D'Agostino trained at culinary school, cooked in restaurants, and taught high school culinary arts before bringing it all home to Moon Valley. Her meal planning covers dinner for the whole family and lunches for the kids, built around your tastes and any dietary needs.
Caption: Simple, clean, organic. Dinner for a family of four, plus the week's kid lunches.
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Moon Mountain Spotlight
Australia Applauds CMVF Member ProMusica Arizona Chorale & Orchestra!
ProMusica Arizona’ s (PMAZ) chorale and orchestra members who recently toured in Australia were overwhelmed by the kudos they received! Full-house audiences at all three concerts were effusive in their applause and praise, and arts and culture newspaper reviewers gave all three performances rave reviews!
You don't have to fly to Australia to hear them. "Heart of America" comes to All Saints Lutheran on Saturday, October 24, with the world premiere of the Route 66 Suite by PMAZ's own Clark Drinkall. They perform it again Sunday, October 25 in Sun City.
“A discount just for Moon Valley Insider readers.
Go to pmaz.org, scroll down and click tickets for the October 24-25 concert, choose your tickets, and enter the code Moon in the code box. It works on general admission and on season tickets.
Questions? Call the PMAZ Box Office at 623-920-1194.“ -
Lookout Mountain Views
Our Whole 2026 Market Season, All in One Place
Halloween Pop-Up & Trick or Treating
Saturday, October 17 · 2:00 to 5:00 PM · Moon Valley Park
“Thank you to our sponsors, Liz Williams, Realtor at The Brokery (https://lizwilliamsrealtor.net) and Desert Valley Chiropractic (https://desertvalleychiropractic.com)“ -
Thanksgiving Pop-Up & Dinner Roll Giveaway
Wednesday, November 25 · 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM · Moon Valley Park
Coffee and your favorite local vendors the day before the feast. The first 100 families take home free homemade dinner rolls.
“Thank you to Home Instead, our Coffee and Dinner Roll Sponsor. Bob and Makalla Fritz and their team provide tailor-made in-home senior care right here in the neighborhood. 602-638-1470“ -
Christmas Pop-Up & Pics with Santa
Saturday, December 12 · 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM · Moon Valley Park
Shop local for one-of-a-kind gifts, then grab a FREE photo with Santa.
“Thank you Liz Williams, Realtor at The Brokery https://lizwilliamsrealtor.net, our Pictures with Santa sponsor“ -
Moon Mountain Spotlight
Travis Driggs on the Phoenix Business Brief
Travis Driggs, Globe Life Family Heritage Division agent, sat down with the Phoenix Business Brief for an episode called "Navigating Life's Uncertainties." Thanks to Curt Mercadante for giving our members another platform.
Moon Mountain Spotlight
A Moon Valley Neighbor Takes On News Literacy
Caption: Michelle on the Arizona Horizon set at Arizona PBS.
Michelle Beaver, a Moon Valley neighbor and friend, started the nonprofit News Literacy for Arizona and took it to Arizona PBS this month. She runs free seminars at schools, libraries, and community centers for anyone 13 and up, covering how algorithms shape your feed and how to tell an honest mistake from something spread to mislead.
Watch Michelle on Arizona Horizon →
Follow News Literacy for Arizona at @newsliteracyforarizona to see where she is speaking next.
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The Moon Valley Rundown
Don't-Miss Events
The Moon Valley Home Tour is two weeks out. Saturday, August 29, 3 to 6 PM. Tour hand-picked homes for sale with local specialists on hand, then join neighbors for happy hour and help crown the best home on tour.
Burn Boot Camp Deer Valley Back-to-School · FREE 7-day trial · through August 29
Little Titans Cheer Clinic · Saturday, September 12, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM · Thunderbird High School
Save the Dates
* Flow Into Lymph: Brunch with Purpose · September 20, 11 AM to 2 PM · Good Company
* Civitinis, a night of sips and support for Camp Civitan · October 9 · Civitan Village Patio · couples $150 · civitinis.org
* Historic Women Composers: A Piano Recital · October 17, 12:30 to 2 PM · Steinway & Sons, Scottsdale
* ProMusica Arizona, "Heart of America" · October 24 · All Saints Lutheran · use discount code Moon
* Families Raising Hope: 10th Annual 5K for Hope · November 21, registration 7 AM · Rio Vista Community Park, Peoria
Lookout Mountain Views: Guide of the Week
Senior Care in Moon Valley: A Family's Guide to Local Help
Figuring out care for a parent is hard. Our guide walks through the Moon Valley businesses that help, and what each one actually does.
Save Every Date
Next Season's Markets, and How to Join Us as a Vendor
Four more markets, all at Moon Valley Park, 9 AM to 12 PM.
* Thanksgiving Eve Pop-Up Market - Wednesday, November 25, 2026
* Winter Pop-Up Market · Saturday, January 9, 2027
* Valentine's Pop-Up Market · Saturday, February 13, 2027
* Spring Fling Pop-Up Market · Saturday, March 6, 2027
Want a table? Spots are open for all four.
