Articles by Brooke Curley





Santa lands in the park

By Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net THATCHER – With his adoring fans looking on, Santa made quite the entrance by helicopter. The annual Santa in the Park…


Festival of Trees open through Friday

By Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – Like snowflakes, no two trees are quite the same. A tradition spanning more than 20 years, the Festival of Trees…



Light parade bigger than ever

By Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD- Lights, dancing, and vendors ushered in the biggest and brightest light parade ever. Twice as many food vendors as last…