Father’s Day Gift Guide
With Father’s Day coming up, people are looking for the perfect gift for dad!Whether your dad is sporty, musical, into food or anywhere in...
Zingara Brings a Southern European Experience to Scottsdale
Combined Coffee Shop, Bespoke Market and Wine Bar to Open Late Summer SCOTTSDALE- Long-time Arizona restaurateur and entrepreneur Hera Ambrosio is proud to announce her...
Mesquite Unveils Mangonada LTO
Mesquite Fresh Street Mex has captured the essence of summer in its limited-edition Mangonada, available at all nine Valley locations starting June 1 (the...
Amid Rising Car Prices, Valley Mechanics Offer Repair or Replace Insight
(PHOENIX) – With the average new-vehicle price hitting a record in February and a lean used-vehicle supply for the spring selling season, Neighborhood Auto...
Bashas’ to Celebrate the Best Standout Flavors In Donut Contest
From throwback childhood flavors – like Root Beer, Butterscotch, Neapolitan, Key Lime and Banana Split – to today’s unconventional flavor mashups – like Strawberry...
Business Leaders Come Together in Support of The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation’s...
Larry Fitzgerald, Jr. hosted the 13th annual Fitz’s Supper Club event presented by Dominick’s Steakhouse benefitting The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation.The sold-out event, which integrated...
Power Ranch Golf Club Launches Greens and Bunker Renovation Project
Award-Winning Course Will Invest Approximately $2.6 Million Dollars to Update Facility PHOENIX – Power Ranch Golf Club, owned by Thompson Golf Group, is closing its...
Valley businesses champion annual Grow A Reader virtual book drive
The initiative helps Phoenix children and families build home libraries. PHOENIX – Local businesses are partnering with Southwest Human Development, Arizona’s largest nonprofit for early...
Bashas’ Supermarkets Team Up With FirstFruits to Donate More than 20,000...
Now that pandemic-related SNAP benefits have ended, more people are turning to their local food banks to help make ends meet. Thanks to a...
4th Annual Cinco de Chandler at Ghett’ Yo’ Taco!
Wish you could be spending Cinco de Mayo at Rocky Point? Get the next best thing at the annual two-day Ghett’ Yo’ Taco Cinco...
Valley businesses champion annual Grow A Reader virtual book drive
Valley businesses champion annual Grow A Reader virtual book drive The initiative helps Phoenix children and families build home libraries. PHOENIX – Local businesses are partnering...
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...
Arizona Helping Hands Receives $50K Grant from Coconino County
The Coconino County Board of Supervisors recently approved a grant for $50,000 to Arizona Helping Hands toward the expansion of the organization’s Basic Needs...
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...
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...
Financial Planner Uses Milestone Birthday to Raise Funds for Competitive Step...
Adrian Trice, owner of DNA Financial Enterprises, in Tempe, Ariz., is using her birthday to give back to an organization close to her heart...
New Career Exploration and Skills Program Prepares Students to Successfully Join...
Coconino Community College (CCC) announced a new partnership with Pipeline AZ, an Arizona career development and jobs skills exploration platform, to support students on...
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...
Arizona students share solutions for ‘MAKERS of Change’ assistive technology challenge
More than 50 high school teams submitted solutions for a young child named Reese to gain independence. Submissions will be narrowed down to nine...
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...
Phoenix Walk for 1 in 100
Join the Adult Congenital Heart Association on Nov. 6 as we walk for the more than 2.5 million people living with congenital heart disease...
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...
Summer Poses Daycare Issues for Families Across the Valley. Unique local...
(April 20, 2022 – Phoenix, Ariz.) For working parents, summer camps are often childcare - but not the affordable kind. With inflation ravaging family...
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,...
FirstBank Gives More than $10,000 to Arizonans Ahead of Arizona Gives...
FirstBank Gives More than $10,000 to Arizonans Ahead of Arizona Gives DayFirstBank employees surprise customers at two Valley branch locations to inspire donationsPhoenix, Ariz....
GreenPharms Reports Significant Growth in 2021 from Recreational Sales
Woman-, Minority-Owned Medical Marijuana Dispensary Gives Back to Community GreenPharms — with two medical marijuana dispensaries in Arizona, one in Mesa at 7235 E....
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...
Partnership for Economic Innovation to Host Arizona’s 2022 State of Innovation...
Business leaders, technology innovators, educators and legislators discuss future of Arizona’s economyPartnership for Economic Innovation (PEI), a passionate collective of business and community leaders...
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...
Ford Driving Skills for Life Hosts Free, Hands-on Safe Driving Clinics...
Ford Motor Company Fund, the philanthropic arm of Ford, and the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) are extending their 18-year commitment to improving teen...
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...
Health First Foundation Awards $200,000 to Arizona’s Children Association
Northern Arizona Nonprofit Awards Grant to Improve Well-Being in Mohave CountyHealth First Foundation Northern Arizona recently awarded $900,000 in grants and scholarships to improve...
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...