There was no shortage of artistic talent at the Love Our Communities event held at Holbrook last week, with young artists Raiden Baldwin (left) and Mazzy Baldwin (right) sharing their talent.
There was no shortage of artistic talent at the Love Our Communities event held at Holbrook last week, with young artists Raiden Baldwin (left) and Mazzy Baldwin (right) sharing their talent. Photo by Linda Kor

Holbrook High School played host to the Love Our Communities event on Wednesday, April 23. The event presented by brought together schools, businesses and residents to celebrate all the things that make Holbrook a great place to live and celebrate the communities served by the school district. Those who attended were given the opportunity to interact through games, art, music, services and food. As part of the event, people took part in a commitment to improve the community they live in.

This event was sponsored by Holbrook Unified School District, Community and Family Engagement (CAFÉ), Grow Arizona and the Holbrook Chamber of Commerce.

Part of the Love Our Communities event was the involvement of local businesses that provided services. Here, Savannah White (right) had her nails done by Faith Joe (left) with Esmeralda’s Bella Vida Salon.
Donna Tallsalt (left) and Connie Gover (right) were on hand to celebrate at the Love Our Communities event, representing Holbrook Indian Education.
Local businesses and organizations took part in Holbrook Unified School District’s Love Our Communities event, celebrating all the great things in Holbrook and the communities the school district serves.
Visitors tested their wits against Workforce Jeopardy, hosted by Grow Arizona Youth Services Director Lyndzi Brawley.
Tia Gillespie performed before the crowd at the Love Our Communities event on April 23.
Friends (left to right) Natasha Thompson, McKenzie Baker and Aliyah Quintana shared a meal at Holbrook High School’s Love Our Communities event.
The Hulet Concert Band performed during the community gathering.
Diego Aguilera rocked the event with an Elvis tribute during the Love Our Communities event.
Beau Hudson was one of a number of Holbrook High School seniors that shared improvements they would like to see for their school and community.
The Rockin’ Roadrunners had a large crowd of enthusiastic friends and family members to enjoy their performance.
Holbrook High School’s Fusion performed during the community event.
Beau Hudson performed for the crowd during the Love Our Communities event held at Holbrook High School.
It’s never too early to plan a future career, as was evident when (left to right) Austin Young, Cruz Mondragon and Caillat Mondragon drew out their plans with Grow Arizona Director Kathleen Smith during the Love Our Communities Event.
As part of the Love Our Communities event held at Holbrook High School, kids and adults made commitments to improve the City of Holbrook, whether it be a clean-up project or a friendly smile for those around them. Those who participated had their names entered in a raffle for prizes and Caillat Mondragon (center) was one of the lucky winners. She was presented the prize by Holbrook Junior High School Principal Cheri Grau (left) and Superintendent Dr. Robbie Koerperich (right) who spearheaded the event for the community.