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...

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...

Scottsdale Charity Bike Ride

Embark on a beautiful, guided bike ride in Scottsdale through Chaparral Park on Saturday, May 13 during the Scottsdale Charity Bike Ride! Goodwood Tavern...

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...

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...

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...

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...

2023 BRIDGET PETTIS FOUNDATION BASKETBALL YOUTH CAMPS

Get ready for a FREE Five Day Kids Basketball Camp March 14-18, 2023 at Skyline Prep High School in Phoenix, AZ hosted by the Bridget...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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™,...

Rosendin Lights Up San Francisco Giants Player Development Center

One of the most anticipated construction projects in baseball this year has been the completion of the San Francisco Giants Player Development Center at...

Ballet Under the Stars

Join Ballet Arizona this fall with free events and dance performances for the whole family in Phoenix and across the Valley. At Ballet Under the Stars, you’ll...

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...

FOR THE LOVE OF MESA PODCAST SHARES STORIES FROM THE SOUTHWEST

Visit Mesa Launches New Rich Storytelling Platform with Six Episodes, More to FollowJune 7, 2022 – MESA, Ariz. – Visit Mesa, the destination marketing organization for...

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,...

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...

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...

Movember at the Mint Addresses Men’s Health Issues & Promotes Early...

Mint Cannabis, operator of Arizona’s largest dispensary, has joined efforts with Cancer Support Community Arizona (CSCAZ) to launch a “Movember at the Mint” campaign....

Local Batting Cages Affected by Pandemic Starts GoFundMe

Home Run Stadium’s GoFundMe campaign aims to raise $45k to complete vitally needed repairs on cages and facility   The landmark and veteran-owned Home Run Stadium...
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Tempe Prep Knights Baseball on Winning Streak

By Hayden Sampson There are few things better than the feeling of winning, and it does not always stick around. However, the Tempe Prep boys...
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Visit Mesa Reminds Families the Benefits of Planning Travel during Autism...

MESA, ARIZ. – Nearly two years after Visit Mesa was named the first-ever destination marketing organization that completed autism certification with the International Board of Credentialing and...
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Essentials for an Outdoor First Aid Kit From SpotRx

As the weather turns to ideal temperatures for exploring our great outdoors – camping, hiking, and discovering the parks, packing a first aid kit...
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The Bob and Renee Parsons Foundation Grants $665,000 to Girl Scouts—Arizona...

 (PHOENIX – Feb. 18, 2021) – This year, more than 6,500 Girl Scouts across central and northern Arizona are practicing their entrepreneurial skills by participating...
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Tempe Prep Soccer Adding Wins with Strong Leadership

By Hayden Sampson When people work their whole lives for something, are willing to miss parties for it, and spend every breathing second thinking about...
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Camp Colley Now Enrolling for Summer 2021

(PHOENIX – Feb. 1, 2021) – Camp Colley is now open for summer 2021 enrollment. Parents with children between the ages of 8-14 as...
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Tempe Prep Senior Athletes Pursuing College Sports

By Hannah Chadwick“Don't just dream, reach. If all you do is dream, you will achieve nothing. If you want to succeed, give yourself a...
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Restoring Christopher Creek

The Arizona Council of Trout Unlimited received a grant of $2,500 through the Trout Unlimited national Embrace A Stream grant program #embraceastream. Volunteers from...

Health Benefits of Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) is fun, if not the most fun, of all exercises.  Just imagine being outdoors, paddling and racing with a...

Fulton Homes Builds Drowning Prevention Awareness During National Water Safety Month

Arizona homebuilder’s annual ‘2 Seconds is Too Long’ campaign targets drowning prevention; gives free swim lessons    TEMPE, Ariz. – For more than two decades...

Phoenix Nonprofit Announces New, Three-Part Hiking, Cycling and Running Challenge

 Mission 2 Alpha Will Ride, Climb and Race to Fundraise for Veterans and First Responders PHOENIX – Mission2Alpha, a local organization that fundraises to aid...

Rio Salado College Hosts Dash with Splash 5K Run/Walk April 4,...

Rio Salado College’s National Division is hosting its second annual Dash with Splash 5K Run/Walk at Arizona Falls Park in Phoenix on Saturday, April 4, 2020.  Proceeds from...

Pampered in Paradise at Mountain Shadows

Looking for a more refined and bespoke bachelorette escape in the heart of Paradise Valley?Grab your closest girlfriends for a luxe weekend at Mountain...

Wonderspaces Delivers a Double-Plan for Spring Training Fans

Immersive Art Experience at Scottsdale Fashion Square Invites Visitors and Residents to Show Their Spring Training Ticket Stubs for Discounted Admission       As a record-breaking...

Free games, sports, activities and more at PlayDay on Feb. 29

At PlayDay, families can take part in several free activities that will get their legs moving and their hearts pounding. Check out an inflatable...

Spring training starts this Saturday at Diablo Stadium

Baseball is back! Tempe Diablo Stadium will host the Los Angeles Angels for another season of spring training. This season boasts matchups against the...

Spring Tempe Opportunities brochure now available: registration begins Feb. 18

Ready to get outside to enjoy the warmer weather? Need to make those summer break camp plans for the kids? Or maybe you still...

So Swift Athletics starts a New Youth Track and Field Club...

So Swift Athletics is a new USATF affiliated Youth Track & Field Club in Central Phoenix area and trains and mentors athletes ages 5-18.The...

Snap and Explore with Guided Photography Hikes

Get snappy and trail happy as you explore the scenic Quartz Ridge Trail with Mountain Shadows’ fitness expert and talented hobbyist photographer, Scott Cook,...

Spring Fitness Events at Mountain Shadows

There are plenty of reasons to get out and enjoy the beautiful spring weather in Arizona and Mountain Shadows in Paradise Valley has a...

Second survey now open for Parks & Recreation Master Plan

Give us your thoughts on the progress being made so far on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan! Many of you took the first...

Visit the Desert Botanical Garden!!

Plan Your Trip Here Today! When was the last time you visited the Desert Botanical Garden, if at all?  Folks, are you ever in for...

Take a Scottsdale Segways Tour

What is a Scottsdale Segways Tour? In this case, a Segways is a compact motorized type of two-wheeled scooter that the user stands upon and...

Join the Arizona Girl Up 5K in Tempe on Saturday, January...

On Saturday, January 4th, 2020, the Arizona Girl Up Chapter is holding a 5K Fundraiser along the Tempe Canal to promote women’s health, safety,...

Last-minute stocking stuffer ideas

It’s not too late! Here are some last-minute stocking stuffer ideas for everyone in the family. Find something for every interest at tempe.gov/brochure. Classes...

Winter Tempe Opportunities brochure highlights sports, fitness, arts and educational programs

The winter Tempe Opportunities brochure is filled with easy, convenient and economical solutions to keep the entire family active as you kick off the...

Public meetings in December to review draft Kiwanis Park Management Plan

The City of Tempe is working on a Kiwanis Park Management Plan that will provide guidelines for future programming, amenities, facilities and operational needs...

INAUGURAL WARRIORS MTB FESTIVAL SUPPORTS VETERANS

Valley-based veterans adventure group Ride It Out MTB, in partnership with Spartan Rides andTrail Print Tees and Gear are hosting the inaugural Warriors MTB...

Pickleball classes now available at Tempe Sports Complex

Pickleball classes are now available at the new, dedicated courts at Tempe Sports Complex. Register today at tempe.gov/pickleball.When: Beginner classes are Mondays, Wednesday and...

Tempe’s $60 million park improvements investment bringing new life to city...

City parks are the focal point of neighborhoods across Tempe, bringing people together and creating a sense of community. They help improve the health...

Six parks selected for Arts in the Parks events next spring

Six new parks have been selected for this year’s Arts in the Parks program, which provides resident-initiated arts events in neighborhood parks. Each event...

Kick-Off the New Year at Desert Bloom Yoga Festival

Experience a revitalizing weekend retreat January 10-12 in the shadow of Camelback Mountain, surrounded by desert flora and fauna. From intention setting and morning...

Pose and Cheers at Namaste for Brunch at Mountain Shadows

On Saturday, October 19 kick off your weekend in the shadow of Camelback Mountain at Mountain Shadows with a scenic outdoor yoga class on...

Get into Sunset Vibe and Flow at Mountain Shadows

On Sunday, September 22 and Sunday, November 3 enjoy a special vinyasa flow yoga experience in the shadow of Camelback Mountain, hosted by Meditative...

Transform with the Moon at Moonlight Yoga at Mountain Shadows

Renew your mind, body and soul with a one-of-a-kind yoga experience in the shadows of paradise at Mountain Shadows. Experience an hour-long rejuvenating yoga...

Full Moon Hike at Superstition Mountains Planned for September 14

Are you ready for a full moon hike to remember? On the evening of Saturday, September 14, hikers are invited to take part in a...