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This Friday, join us as we come together and celebrate Oktoberfest! Good food and good company—nothing better!
09/23/2025

This Friday, join us as we come together and celebrate Oktoberfest! Good food and good company—nothing better!

Bring the Halloween Spirit and Volunteer for Trunk or Treat!The Pinewood Fire Department Auxiliary is excited to host a ...
09/23/2025

Bring the Halloween Spirit and Volunteer for Trunk or Treat!

The Pinewood Fire Department Auxiliary is excited to host a Halloween Trunk or Treat, and we need your help to make it an unforgettable event! We’re looking for spirited folks to decorate their cars with fun and creative themes and hand out candy (we’ll provide the treats).

We also need volunteers to help run games, lead crafts, and assist with other activities. It’s a great way to give back and spread some joy to our community’s children.

Candy donations are welcome, too! You can drop off any contributions at the Post Office, Kota's Coffee House, or Gail’s place at 17255 Kay Place.

If you’d like to decorate a car, volunteer, or donate candy, please contact Gail VanDeurzen at 623-670-0255.

Let’s come together to create a safe and fun Halloween for everyone!

When: Saturday, October 25th, 11 am to 1 pm
Where: Pinewood Country Club parking lot

The event may be postponed or canceled due to inclement weather.

09/20/2025

What a beautiful Saturday morning in the Park! We are blessed! Enjoy 😊

The new Pinewood News will be on stands this afternoon! Our cover this month features the work of local artist Laura Tod...
09/19/2025

The new Pinewood News will be on stands this afternoon! Our cover this month features the work of local artist Laura Todd, who captures the beauty of Munds Park in oil paintings filled with heart (literally—she hides one in each piece). Thank you, Laura, for sharing your art with our community.

Inside: sewer rules reversed, fire bond questions answered, and a story retold with both sides. Find out what neighbors are talking about.

The Munds Park Community Watch Meeting is tonight, and there’s a lot on the agenda that affects us all.❗Top concern: the...
09/18/2025

The Munds Park Community Watch Meeting is tonight, and there’s a lot on the agenda that affects us all.

❗Top concern: the growing problem of off-leash dogs in the Park.

Also on the table: wildfire readiness, law enforcement updates, forest health, and weather forecasts.

This is your chance to hear directly from the people working to keep our community safe and informed.

🗓 Thursday, September 18
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Pinewood Country Club

09/11/2025

UPDATE: PSD Reverses Course on Sewer Mandates

At its meeting on September 10, the Pinewood Sanitary District board unanimously voted to remove the sewer line mandate for home sales. Effective immediately, PSD will no longer block the transfer of service to new homeowners over sewer inspections or repairs.

Instead, inspections are now treated like any other part of the real estate process: buyers may request one during their inspection period, and the cost is negotiated between buyer and seller. PSD has returned to being a utility provider, not a gatekeeper for real estate transactions.

The change reflects what many in the community had been asking for, and it shows what can happen when concerns are raised and heard. Local realtors spoke up, and the board responded. It’s a reminder that good outcomes are possible when everyone takes part in the process.

The Pinewood Sanitary District board meets tomorrow, and this one matters.Realtors pushed back on PSD’s costly and confu...
09/09/2025

The Pinewood Sanitary District board meets tomorrow, and this one matters.

Realtors pushed back on PSD’s costly and confusing sewer mandates—and to the District Manager's credit, he listened. Now the board is set to discuss and vote on revisiting the mandate and reinstating inspections where they belong: between buyer and seller. This is your chance to be heard and ensure the rollback is complete and sticks.

Haven’t read the full story yet? Pick up the latest Pinewood News and discover why this issue is hitting homeowners so hard.

Meeting: Wednesday, September 10, at 3:00 pm at the PSD office.

The online version just went live yesterday, and we’ve already had calls and emails. Some good, some not so good. Either...
09/05/2025

The online version just went live yesterday, and we’ve already had calls and emails. Some good, some not so good. Either way, this issue has people talking.

The September 5 edition of Pinewood News hits this afternoon, and it's full of stories that matter to this community.

If you're thinking of selling your home, don't miss our report on the Pinewood Sanitary District's inspection changes. Local realtors are sounding the alarm, and sellers are already feeling the squeeze.

You'll also find a tough but necessary read about a local couple who were attacked by a pack of off-leash dogs in their own backyard. It’s time we stop excusing off-leash dogs and start holding owners accountable.

Fire Chief Josh Tope breaks down the firehouse bond vote, why more funding is needed, and what still has to get done.

On the lighter side, we’ve got a fall mushroom guide to help you spot golden chanterelles and lobster mushrooms under the pines without confusing them for something dangerous.

And for the kids, there’s a fun story about pigeons (yes, they’re cooler than you think), plus puzzles that might just give their screens a break.

Thanks for reading and supporting your local paper.

Grab your paper this afternoon!

09/04/2025

After consultation with the United States Forest Service and partner jurisdictions, Coconino County will rescind fire restrictions on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 8 a.m.

This decision, according to Coconino County’s Wildfire Defense Ordinance, will apply to all private property in the unincorporated areas of Coconino County.
While the region has received precipitation to lessen the wildfire risk, the public is reminded to always be vigilant when using fire for recreation or other purposes, regardless of restrictions.

We’re proud to share that local artist Laura Todd will be on the cover of the September 19th issue of the Pinewood News....
08/30/2025

We’re proud to share that local artist Laura Todd will be on the cover of the September 19th issue of the Pinewood News. You can meet her today at the Craft Fair at the Pinewood Country Club. Stop by, see her work, and say hello.

We also invite all Munds Park artists to submit their art for future covers. The Pinewood News is your community paper, and we love to feature local talent.

It’s the final day to buy tickets for the Agee’s Fundraiser in support of our firehouse. Your chances are great, and eve...
08/30/2025

It’s the final day to buy tickets for the Agee’s Fundraiser in support of our firehouse. Your chances are great, and every ticket sold makes a difference for the team we rely on when it matters most. Stop by Agee’s today and get your ticket before it’s too late.

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