Arizona Gives Day is on the Way

Arizona Gives Day is almost here! This 24-hour state-wide campaign is when people across the state join forces to support the causes that mean...

GiGi’s Playhouse Celebrates World Down Syndrome Day

Secretary of State Adrian Fontes presented GiGi’s Playhouse Phoenix with an official proclamation at their 8th anniversary that declares March 21 as World Down...

Orpheus Male Chorus Presents Benefit Concert for 100 Club of Arizona

ALL ticket proceeds benefit families of first responders killed or injured in line of dutyThe Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix is proud to present...

Hues of Hope

Join us for an evening of hope, benefiting families affected by ALS on April 1 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Now in its...

Tasting with Tequila Corrido

Come taste tequila like you never have before. Maestra Tequilera Ana Maria Romero Mena is hosting a Tequila Corrido tasting and bottle signing at...

Innovative Cooling Cosmetic Bag Keeps Products from Melting Down this Summer.

 Now available in select Scottsdale, Gilbert, Carefree retailers and online Phoenix is called the “Valley of the Sun” for a reason. The average temperature in...

St. Patrick’s Day Traditions Continue, Corned Beef, Cabbage, are on the...

St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday defined by corned beef and cabbage, Guinness and whiskey, wearing green and dancing like a leprechaun so what better...

VISIT MESA LAUNCHES PARTNERSHIP WITH WHEEL THE WORLD, A TRAVEL-PLANNING SERVICE...

  New Program Allows Travelers to Book Experiences in Mesa, AZ That Match Their Accessibility Needs  Feb. 28, 2023 – MESA, Ariz. – As part of...

Mint Cannabis Celebrates Valentine’s Day with Sweet, Infused Treats

No matter whether you are single or attached this Valentine’s Day, the Mint’s cannabis kitchen has you covered!The Mint Café’s professional chefs are offering...

Make Valentine’s Day Gift-Giving Easy and Affordable at Bashas’ and Food...

  Bashas’ and Food City grocery stores are full of thoughtful gifts for Valentines of all kinds, from significant others to kids, pets, friends, classmates,...

Valentine’s Day May Be Just Around the Corner, But Surprisingly Many...

The holidays are behind us, the New Year has taken flight, love is in the air with Valentine’s Day and dozens of couples across...

Southwest Human Development Raffles Epic Super Bowl Ticket Packag

With the Super Bowl coming to Glendale on February 12th, one Arizona nonprofit is offering a chance to win two tickets to the Big...

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS LAUNCHES STATEWIDE CAMPAIGN FOR MALE MENTORS

VIDEOCelebrating National Mentoring Month, Big Brothers Big Sisters Arizona launches a statewide campaign aimed specifically at Arizona men as the waitlist for boys grows...

Arizona Jewish Historical Society Reimagines the Future of a Holocaust Museum

PHOENIX— The Arizona Jewish Historical Society is seeking community support and donations for its Capital Campaign with a goal to build a Holocaust and...

National children’s book manuscript competition launches ‘This Little Farmer Went to...

New children’s book aims to boost early childhood education and literacy programs.‘Buy One, Give One’ model makes it a great gift with a purpose! PHOENIX — B.G. Hennessy, author of the acclaimed Corduroy children’s book series, wrote...

Valley businesses partner with Southwest Human Development on holiday gift-giving drive...

Southwest Human Development, a statewide early childhood nonprofit focused on supporting young children from birth to age 5 and their families, partnered with U-Haul...

Visit Mesa Teams Invites Locals, Visitors to Opt Outside for Adventure...

All-NEW Adventure Explorer Passport Rewards Guests for Checking ‘In’ and Checking Outhttps://www.visitmesa.com/passes/wildjoy/ Dec. 1, 2022 – MESA, Ariz. – Just in time for winter and...

Local Restaurant’s Third Annual Toys for Tacos Holiday Fundraiser Kicks Off

PHOENIX – Mesquite Fresh Street Mex, the rapidly expanding concept specializing in inventive and modern Mexican food, has partnered with Arizona Helping Hands this...

Community leaders gather to launch clean water initiative in south Phoenix

The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Foundation for Community & Health Advancement recently awarded a $25,000 grant to Water Works to bring safe, clean...

Food City Celebrates 20 Years of Hosting Community Soccer Tournament

After a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, Food City’s annual soccer tournament, Copa Food City, returns to the Phoenix Events Complex (2209...

November Community Book Sale events from Southwest Human Development

Support Southwest Human Development by checking out these community events and pick up a copy of their newest book, This Little Farmer Went to...

KIERLAND COMMONS FINE ART & WINE FESTIVAL OCT. 29 & OCT....

There is no doubt that Kierland Commons shopping center is the place to go this fall, especially as it introduces a new outdoor festival...

Bashas’ Holds Family-Friendly Halloween Celebrations in Stores on Sat. Oct. 29

Arizona families across the state are invited to creep and crawl into their neighborhood Bashas’ supermarket for some fun-filled holiday treats and activities the...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Employees to Fill 1,000 JoyJars...

In support of the Jessie Rees Foundation, an estimated 170 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona  employees will volunteer their time to fill 1,000 JoyJars with toys,...

Bashas’ Announces Promotions

Three new appointments within Bashas’ Family of Stores are bolstering talent among the leadership teams at two of their brands, AJ’s Fine Foods and...

Bashas’ Names C4 Foundation the Winner of $50,000 Donation in Charity...

Culminating its weeks-long Community Choice Charity Challenge, Bashas’ named C4 Foundation the grand prize winner of a $50,000 donation during a special event at...

Education Forward Arizona InspirED Evening Oct. 20

Education Forward Arizona, a statewide nonprofit organization whose mission is to advocate for and act on education improvements that advance the quality of life...

New Children’s book helps fund early childhood programs in AZ, puts...

A great book can jumpstart a young reader’s imagination and foster a lifelong love of reading. To help improve early literacy and put more high-quality children’s books...

Bashas’ to Donate $50,000 to a Lucky Nonprofit Sept. 23

Supermarket chain will announce which one charity (out of 10 finalists) received the most online votes from the community; Trey Basha will present that...

Kierland OktoberWest Festival to Take Place Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022

 Get ready to clap your hands and stomp your feet as The Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale will soon host its inaugural OktoberWest Festival,...

Downtown Tempe Plans Sunday Fun-Days to Kick off Fall-O-Ween

It’s sure to be a fun-filled fall with the return of several popular family-friendly fun events in Downtown Tempe. Favorites like the Second Sundays...

Southwest Actors Conference & Expo Comes to Phoenix this September

On Sept. 23 and 24, Southwest Actors Conference & Expo, the premier actors' conference in the Southwest region, debuts its inaugural event at Embassy...

Southwest Casting Expo Premiers Just in Time for Arizona Film Tax...

A Scottsdale-based company expects its inaugural actors conference will be a blockbuster, thanks in large part to Arizona’s new film tax credits.With more production...

Food City Spices Things Up for Hatch Green Chile Season

 While many of us cannot wait for cooler temperatures to arrive, it is about to get a lot hotter throughout the state due to...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Foundation opens grant application window,...

The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Foundation for Community & Health Advancement announced today that it has opened its discretionary grant application window...

Tuesday Night Pickleball™ Launches at Jigsaw Health in Scottsdale

Meet professional pickleball players and learn more about the fastest growing sport in the U.S.  (July 28, 2022 – Scottsdale, Ariz.) Introducing Tuesday Night Pickleball™,...

Bashas’ launches a 90-day celebration for its 90th anniversary

Bashas’ will begin a 90-day celebration this month to commemorate its 90th anniversary. From grocery card giveaways and an attempt to break a GUINNESS...

Nothing says 4th of July Like Hot Dogs. MIRACLE MILE DELI...

 Did you know, Miracle Mile Delicatessen, located at 16th Street and Campbell in Central Phoenix, was the first establishment in the City of Phoenix to...

Arizona Gives Day 2022 Raises $6 Million for Nonprofits Statewide

PHOENIX, Ariz. (May 13, 2022): Arizona Gives Day 2022 raised more than $6 million for nearly 1,000 nonprofit organizations across the state during the...

VISIT MESA LAUNCHES DEALS PASSPORT IN TIME FOR SUMMER VACATION

New Discount Finder Kicks Off National Travel & Tourism Week, May 1 - 7.www.VisitMesaDeals.com April 26, 2022 — MESA, Ariz. — Visitors and locals can...

Bashas’ Announces EBT SNAP Online Acceptance for Same-Day Grocery Delivery and...

Shoppers looking for accessibility and convenience have a new option for their grocery purchases. Bashas’ more than 100 grocery stores across Arizona are now...

Bashas’ Invites Arizonans to Get Nostalgic to Celebrate its 90th Anniversary

As it prepares to officially celebrate 90 years of serving Arizona later this year, Bashas’ is inviting Arizonans across the state to look back...

Education Forward Arizona and Freeport-McMoRan Foundation Partnership Expands to Support 200...

The Freeport-McMoRan Foundation recently announced an investment of $6 million to increase access to higher education for Native American students as part of an...

Bashas’ Brings the Carnival to Town for This Year’s Donut Flavor...

Vivid fluorescent lights, childlike squeals of delight, and an unmistakable aroma of sunshine, machine oil, and sweet, sticky indulgences. These are sights, sounds, and...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Holds Free Medicare Information Sessions

Healthcare needs can radically change as people age, which makes having a keen understanding of Medicare options vital. With more options than ever before,...

Early Giving for Arizona Gives Day is Now Open

Even though Arizona Gives Day officially begins April 5, early donations can start now at AzGives.organd count towards a nonprofit’s fundraising total for the event.  More than...

18th Annual Native American Indian Disability Summit is April 1

The 18th annual Native American Indian Disability Summit, under the theme “Gathering Native Voices to Build Strength Through Unity,” is Friday, April 1 from 8...

Cancer Support Community Arizona CEO Receives Fellowship Award

Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust selected Cancer Support Community Arizona CEO Debbie DiCarlo as a recipient of one of its nine Piper Fellowship award...

Holidays Mark Ideal Time to Check on Well-Being of Seniors in...

With Christmas and the New Year just around the corner, the holidays are an especially good time to check on the well-being of aging...

Raley’s Completes Purchase of the Bashas’ Company

Raley’s has announced the completion of the Bashas’ acquisition.  As previously shared, Raley’s had entered into a definitive agreement to purchase all the assets...

12 Different Ways to Help Local Families Facing Cancer This Holiday...

While there are many different local nonprofits to choose from and give back to this holiday season, a local nonprofit with a small but...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Grants More than $395,370 to...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona’s Mobilize AZ initiative has awarded grants to seven local community organizations, providing funding to help combat diabetes and...

Arizona Nonprofits Cautious About Returning to In-Person Activities

          Nonprofits across Arizona, still reeling from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, are assessing and implementing strategies about how...

Registration, Re-Enrollment Opens for Arizona Gives Day 2022

Coming off a record-breaking outcome in 2021 when Arizona Gives Day raised $7.1 million for nonprofits across the state, registration and re-enrollment opens Nov....

F. Francis and Dionne Najafi of Pivotal Foundation Award Ballet Arizona...

Ballet Arizona is thrilled to announce it recently received a multi-year gift in the amount of $500,000 from Mr. F. Francis & Mrs. Dionne...

ASU SHOWCASES K-12 OPTIONS DESIGNED TO MAXIMIZE STUDENT LEARNING

School choice has never been a hotter topic, especially as parents and students navigate the broad range of choices available to find the right-sized...

Registration for Arizona Gives Day 2022 Opens Nov. 1

Coming off a record-breaking outcome in 2021 when Arizona Gives Day raised $7.1 million for nonprofits across the state, registration and re-enrollment opens Nov....

No-cost Bathroom Remodels for Disabled Veterans, Thanks to Lesser-known Grant Program

No-cost Bathroom Remodels for Disabled Veterans, Thanks to Lesser-known Grant Program  During the global pandemic, many people opted to move elderly and disabled family members out of nursing homes and...

Final Title X (ten) Family Planning Rule Lifts Harmful Restrictions, Puts...

 The US Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) has released its final rule for the Title X program, rescinding Trump-era restrictions and putting...

CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY ARIZONA HOSTS 18TH ANNUAL OUTDOOR PORCH PARTY GALA

Cancer Support Community Arizona (CSCAZ), the state’s only nonprofit that delivers free support services, programming, and resources to individuals impacted by any cancer at...

FIFTH-ANNUAL KIERLAND POP CELEBRATION TO TAKE PLACE OUTDOORS FROM NOV. 5-7...

Weekend-long celebration to feature more than 50 socially distanced arts experiences along with food, wine, cocktails, live music and entertainment, shopping, staycation opportunities, an...

Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits Schedules Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) Training Sessions

The Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits has scheduled a series of expert speakers focusing on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. These events...

‘The Nutcracker’ Brings Magic to the Holidays with Enhanced Experiences

PHOENIX – Get ready for visions of sugar plums, mouse kings and sparkling Swarovski crystals. Ballet Arizona is proud to announce its 36th year...

Arizona Theatre Company Kickstarts the Holiday Season with New Show

PHOENIX – Arizona Theatre Company celebrates the holiday season with Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley Nov. 6 through Dec. 4 in Tucson, Ariz., and...

Cancer Support Community Arizona to Host Free Virtual Workshop

What is going to happen when I am gone? It is a question no one wants to think about. Yet it is something that...

BASHAS’ FAMILY-FRIENDLY HALLOWEEN CELEBRATIONS IN STORES OCT. 30

Kids Invited to Trick-or-Treat at the Different Grocery Store Departments & Decorate Their Own Halloween Cake or Cookie (on site or at home) Arizona families...

ASU Prep Digital Helps Schools to Reduce Student Learning Loss Due...

After powering through a year or more of remote and hybrid learning due to COVID, a significant share of traditional school districts are returning...

22nd Urban Fruit Tree Program Launching September 11

The Urban Farm to Host Food Resiliency & Education Project  (PHOENIX) – The Urban Farm is excited to announce the launch of the 22nd...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Announces New General Manager

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona recently appointed Joe Greenberg as the new General Manager of its Commercial Business Segment.In his role, Greenberg will...

Single Tickets on Sale Aug. 31 for Arizona Theatre Company’s 54th...

Single tickets for Arizona Theatre Company’s (ATC) 54th season will go on sale Aug. 31. Subscriptions, including six-play packages and flex passes, where you...

Millionaire Mastermind Academy and Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Hosting...

The Millionaire Mastermind Academy and the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will host the free United Diversity Business Summit on Sept. 15 from...

Mesquite Fresh Street Mex Opening Eighth Arizona Location

Mesquite Fresh Street Mex, the rapidly expanding concept specializing in inventive and modern Mexican cuisine, is opening the eighth Arizona location for the family-owned...

ASU Prep Digital Partnerships with Utah Schools Provide Model for Expanding...

Education changes lives. Yet for a multitude of reasons, not all students have equal access to quality learning. It is a challenge that former...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona to Award $400,000 in Grants...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ) will grant $400,000 to local organizations to help reverse the diabetes trend and its impact on Arizonans....

Arizonans Invited to Add Heat to Their Meals with #HatchAtHomeAZ Recipe...

As Arizonans begin counting down the days to cooler weather, Food City and Bashas’ supermarkets, together with Blue Clover Distillery and Mark Tarbell, look...

Local Streaming Platform Brings International Rugby Games to New Audiences

The Wynn Network, an Arizona based on demand streaming platform, is partnering with Sarlat Rugby to present rugby, one of the fastest growing sports...

SCOTTSDALE FASHION SQUARE GETS BACK 2 COOL FOR SCHOOL ON AUG....

Fashion Shows Featuring Hottest Styles Set Stage Against FORD/Robert Black Agency Open Call and Selfie WRLD Instagram Experience to Help Kids Put Their Best...

Bashas’ Family of Stores Hiring Events Across the State: Saturday July...

BASHAS’ FAMILY OF STORES HOLDS POP-UP HIRING EVENTS ACROSS THE STATE THIS SATURDAY, JULY 24, AT EVERY ONE OF ITS 114 GROCERY STORES &...

Ability360: Reconsider Decision Denying Paralympic Athlete’s Personal Care Attendant to Attend...

Ability360 is deeply concerned over the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee’s (USOPC) decision to deny Becca Meyers’ request to have her mother accompany...