Lloyd Clark, founding secretary of the Valley of the Sun chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, is retiring from a long career as a columnist for the Daily News-Sun.

Clark will be signing copies of a book compilation of his columns at a special celebration in his honor, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Thursday, July 8, at the offices of the Daily News-Sun, 10102 Santa Fe Drive, in Sun City. It is located just north of Grand Avenue and West of 99th Ave. [See map.]

Refreshments will be served. The event is open to all. For more information, email pbruns@yourwestvalley.com or call 623-876-2572.