February 2012 kicks into high gear with events around the Valley

The weather has been warmer in Arizona this winter, February seems more like March or April. With temperatures hanging in the middle 70′s so, it’s the perfect time for all you local Phoenicians and fellow Travelers visiting Arizona to stretch, brush off your winter hibernation and leap into Spring with this months festivals, sports events, outdoor activities... Read More

Celebrating 100 Years of Arizona’s Cultural and Natural Resources: Trial of Winnie Ruth Judd “Trunk Murderess”

The evaluation of the notorious  trial of  Winnie Ruth Judd “Trunk Murderess” by the Arizona Justice Forum is just one of the highlights of the upcoming Arizona Centennial Conference. The Official Centennial event will be held Wednesday, April 18th, to Saturday, April 21st.  The conference is open to the public and will be held at the renowned Pointe Hilton... Read More

January Breezes in the Calm for Weekend Events After the Holidays

by Lisa Racz~ The holiday candles are snuffed, the Christmas trees have been debulbed and the surrounding of family members has subsided.  Now its time to take a more casual stroll through this months events, take a little time for yourself and slow it down a notch,  and what better way to do this with than “First Friday’s.” which has become a... Read More

NCLE: Save Our Schools Event Mesa-May 31-June1

  Dual audience conference by design – programs specific to Higher Education and K-12 Schools. This conference, the first educational facilities event under NCLE's  Save our Schools education reform initiative, will proactively address ways schools can realize efficiencies, find funding, save money and reinvest those savings back into the schools – ... Read More

City of Scottsdale Green Building Lecture Series: Innovative Green Built Projects-June 2

Innovative Green Built Projects in the Cave Creek, Phoenix and Scottsdale Areas Granite Reef Senior Center Learn about local innovative projects that excel from the synergistic benefits of energy efficiency, renewable resources, water efficiency and climatic responsive design. Kevin and Doug Edwards are recognized leaders in the green building industry.  They... Read More

Royal Neighbors of America to ‘Join Hands’ to grow food with children at Sunshine Acres-Mesa 5/7/11

(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. Who: Children of Sunshine... Read More

WIN FREE TICKETS and help support local reclaimed fashion – and a great cause! (Value of $200)

Join ABC 15′s Daphne Munro and an assortment of top local fashion designers to watch models strut their new collections down the runway – made from reclaimed materials and local designers/boutiques! All proceeds from this sustainable fashion show (and 100% of ticket sales) benefit Soul Sanctuary, a local women and children’s shelter breaking the... Read More

Arizona League of Consevation Voters Earth Night Celebration, April 22nd at the Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center

“Arizona League of Conservation Voters names Susan and Peter Culp the ‘2011 Conservation Champion’ Award Winners” Phoenix, AZ – April 11, 2011 – The Arizona League of Conservation Voters has named Susan and Peter Culp the 2011 Conservation Champion Award designees, and will be honoring them at the AZLCV’s 2nd annual Earth Night celebration on... Read More

Be a part of history – April 29 & 30 @ The Pioneer Living History Museum for Earth Day 2011

Mark this on your calendar!! What: Earth Day 2011 – Our Earth, Our Home, Our Habitat When: Friday, April 29 (for Youth) and Saturday, April 30 (for Everyone) Time: 9 AM to 3 PM both days / Entry Fee: $5 entry fee to the Museum Location: Pioneer Living History Museum–3901 West Pioneer Road, Phoenix, AZ. * Please join North Country Conservancy and their... Read More