The Heard Museum West opened in Surprise, AZ with the ongoing exhibition titled, "Our Stories: American Indian Art and Culture in Arizona". The event begins the near permanent exhibits in the museum, open Tuesday through Sunday, 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. Adult entrance is $5.00. Admission is free for children under the age of six, museum members and Native Americans.

If you ever get tired of the existing network of Scottsdale parks, such as Mountain View and Aqua Linda, then it's good to know that several new parks are planned. New parks planned for Scottsdale include those for the DC Ranch area, as well as Troon North and Whisper Rock.