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Nine Valley Cities to Participate in Valley Bike Month

Editor — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:19:56 +0000

Nine cities around the Valley will host free or low-cost family bicycling events this April as part of Valley Metro’s 13th annual “Valley Bike Month” Valley Bike Month encourages people to try biking as a mode of transportation for a weekend errand, commuting to work and school, or simply a fun family outing. It’s a phenomenal [...]

More Than 250 Attend Arté Senior Living Community’s Grand Opening

Editor — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:08:43 +0000

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – More than 250 local community leaders, current residents and prospective community members came together in Scottsdale last Friday night for the grand opening of Avenir’s newest senior living community, Arté. From the ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring remarks from Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane to the exquisite cuisine and ice sculptures by Arté’s Executive Chef, Pedro Toledo, [...]

Drivers Facing DUI/DWI Charges Commonly Ask “What Happens Next?”

Editor — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:53:19 +0000

DUI Survival Guide Helps Drivers in Trouble by a Drunk Driving Arrest Nearly every day we read or hear news reports about celebrities or well known corporate executives getting news exposure for alcohol related offenses such as receiving a DUI, DWI, having an alcohol related auto accident or much worse, having an accident involving death. Just [...]

Inexpensive Home Decorating Ideas

Kendall E. Matthews — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:06:01 +0000

Tempe, AZ – Home decorating is not something that requires a vast fortune in order to do. Nor is it something that must be accomplished all at once. The ideal manner to decorate a home is one step at a time, one room at a time. This makes the process much less stressful, more enjoyable, and [...]

Avoid Accidental Poisonings This Spring

Editor — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:42:17 +0000

National Poison Prevention Week, March 14-20 Spring break, spring cleaning and why the poison center sees spike in calls due to accidental poisonings PHOENIX – Spring is here, which means lots of folks will be taking advantage of the nice weather to do some annual household cleaning and yard work. That is why the Banner Good [...]

Finances: How to Afford the Cost of a New Home

Kendall E. Matthews — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:26:34 +0000

Phoenix, AZ – Are you a woman who has the dream of owning your own home? If you do, you are definitely not alone. While a large number of women already own their own homes, there are even more who are looking to do so. Unfortunately, many women mistakenly believe that they cannot afford the cost [...]

Phoenix College Event to Increase Recycling Awareness

Editor — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:37:16 +0000

Dumpster Dive and Comedy Show to Support College’s Recycling Efforts (PHOENIX, AZ) – To increase recycling awareness and initiatives at Phoenix College (PC), students, staff and faculty will participate in a dumpster dive and enjoy a comedy show presented by Don’t Trash AZ on Tuesday, March 9 from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Phoenix College, [...]

Mesa Students Take Part in the Plastic Bag Round-up Recycling Challenge

Editor — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:22:34 +0000

MESA, ARIZ. – Working in partnership with Mesa Public Schools and Bashas’ and Food City supermarkets, the City of Mesa will host a Plastic Bag Round-up Recycling Challenge from March 8-April 2 in honor of Earth Day. Elementary students at all Mesa Public Schools located within the City of Mesa will be challenged to bring [...]

Award-Winning Authors Visit, Donate Books to Phoenix Children’s Hospital

Editor — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:56:41 +0000

CHANDLER, AZ – When sick children require extended stays at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, they don’t miss out on schoolwork thanks to 1 Darn Cool School, the hospital’s in-house school. And, thanks to Five Star Publications, they don’t miss out on fun school events either, like storytelling and visits from distinguished authors. From March 15 through [...]

“Hang Out at the Hangar” Fundraiser Benefits Mesa’s ABC Program

Editor — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:24:20 +0000

Commemorative Air Force Museum Hosts Silent Auction Fundraiser for Mesa’s ABC: A Better Community program Mesa, AZ – “Hang Out at the Hangar” is the theme of a silent auction fundraiser Thursday, April 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Commemorative Air Force Museum at Falcon Field, 2017 N. Greenfield Road, to benefit the City [...]