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No-Kill Animal Shelter Offers Safety Tips During National Dog Bite Prevention Week

Editor — Mon, 16 May 2011 15:44:56 +0000

Children are most at risk of being bitten Dog-bite Prevention Guide for Parents Available from Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA Phoenix, AZ — Dogs can be a wonderful part of our lives, but sometimes they bite. Approximately 5,800 dog bites were reported in Maricopa County last year. Children are most often the victims, with [...]

Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA to Hold Baby Shower

Associate Editor — Fri, 13 May 2011 14:57:50 +0000

Family Event is Fun and Free Phoenix, AZ — The Arizona Animal Welfare League & Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (AAWL & SPCA) is throwing a baby shower! Saturday, May 14, 9 a.m. – Noon AAWL & SPCA, 30 N. 40th Place, Phoenix (just north of Washington Street and east of 40th Street) [...]

Tempe Town Lake Safe for Swim Events

Associate Editor — Fri, 13 May 2011 14:32:53 +0000

Tempe Town Lake hosts several triathlons each year, with thousands of elite and novice athletes swimming in its waters. The City of Tempe is diligent in testing and treating the water in Tempe Town Lake to make sure it meets water quality standards and is safe for the participants in these events. “The City of [...]

The Habit Burger Grill To Open its Doors May 25 In Tempe

Associate Editor — Fri, 13 May 2011 03:17:09 +0000

Tasty Preview Days to Benefit Local Charities (TEMPE, Ariz.) – Burger lovers rejoice! The Habit Burger Grill is opening its first Arizona location on Wednesday, May 25 in South Tempe at Guadalupe and McClintock. The Habit will open its second and third area locations this summer in Chandler and in Central Phoenix. With over 35 [...]

Ride of Silence Honors Cyclists

Editor — Fri, 13 May 2011 03:00:59 +0000

Ride of Silence Honors Cyclists On Wednesday, May 18, at 6:30 p.m. the Ride of Silence will begin in North America and continue to roll across the globe. Cyclists will take to the roads in a slow, silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. The Ride [...]

Community Partnerships Brings New Playground to Mesa

Associate Editor — Tue, 10 May 2011 14:58:51 +0000

Local businesses have partnered with the City of Mesa to build a new playground at Golden Hills Park, 7256 E. Pueblo Ave. Golden Hills Park is 8 acres of open space with no playground equipment. Neighbors in this area approached the City and asked what could be done to provide their children and grandchildren with [...]

Royal Neighbors of America to ‘Join Hands’ to Grow Food With Children at Sunshine Acres

Associate Editor — Fri, 06 May 2011 17:44:46 +0000

(Mesa, AZ) –Volunteers from the Royal Neighbors of America branch office and the local Mesa chapter will observe JOIN HANDS DAY on Saturday, May 7, by “Growing & Giving TogetherSM” with Sunshine Acres, a home for at-risk youths. The groups will plant container gardens of beets and tomatoes which will be harvested by the children. [...]

Learn green remodeling at free Living Green Workshop

Associate Editor — Fri, 06 May 2011 15:29:39 +0000

The City of Mesa’s free “Living Green” workshop series continues Saturday, May 14, at 1:30 p.m. with a seminar on “Green Remodeling: The Greenest Building is the Existing One” at the Mesa Red Mountain Branch Library, 635 N. Power Road. The Development and Sustainability Department and Mesa Library are presenting the monthly workshop series featuring [...]

Tempe Beach Park Splash Playground Opens Saturday

Editor — Fri, 06 May 2011 15:03:31 +0000

TEMPE, Ariz. –Spend your weekends cooling off at the Tempe Beach Park Splash Playground, 54 W. Rio Salado Parkway, beginning on Saturday. This destination splash playground features many water features and amenities for all to enjoy. Lifeguards are on duty and admission to the playground is free. It will be open Saturdays and Sundays in [...]

Keep Your Landscaping Neat to Get a Complete Street Sweep

Associate Editor — Thu, 05 May 2011 15:25:46 +0000

Each spring the Valley sees a surge of growth in our landscaping. The full, green bushes and trees are a welcomed sight, but if left untrimmed can become a hazard. Right now, before it gets too hot, is a great time to make sure your landscaping meets the required heights according to Mesa City Code. [...]