Tempe Prep Alum Shares Entrepreneurial Experiences in Africa
By Anna MelisPicture this: You are doing your homework and all seems hopeless, then all of a sudden it doesn't seem quite as bleak....
“Saluting Stories of Service” Celebration
Beginning at 6:00 pm with a sunset cocktail reception on the stunning Sierra Loggia Patio, the Saluting Stories of Service Celebration Dinner will whisk...
Vote for your Favorite Kid-Inspired Healthy Dish Today
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona asked local kids to create their best recipes for a healthy and tasty side dish and boy did...
Mentoring Matters: TD3 Purchasing Department Mentors Students in Math, Career Explorations
The Tempe Elementary School District Purchasing Department is taking on an extra task some may consider daunting – bringing math to life for students.For...
11th Annual Ryan House Community Breakfast Celebrating the Life and Legacy...
More than 1,000 guests are expected to attend Ryan House’s 11thAnnual Community Breakfast from 7 – 9 a.m. on Friday, March 29 at the...
Support My Club Welcomes Karen Thomas as New CEO; Celebrates Growth...
Support My Club, the student-focused online platform that allows school clubs and teams to request their needs and have them fulfilled by the community,...
Wine, Women and Horses
Wine Women & Horses includes live horse racing at Turf Paradise, a hat contest with prizes for the best hats, delicious lunch, raffle prizes,...
Southwest Human Development Announces “Walk with Me” Event, Feb. 23
Sat., Feb. 23, families are invited to join the one-mile Walk with Me Family Fun Walk featuring activities, food and drinks, games crafts and...
Phoenix Theatre Announces Name Change to Commemorate 100th Anniversary
Phoenix Theatre, the largest professional regional theatre company in the state, is changing its name to The Phoenix Theatre Company, effective Jan. 21, 2019. The...
DEBORAH G. CARSTENS, VALLEY PHILANTHROPIST AND CHILD ADVOCATE SERVES AS HONORARY...
The Children’s Museum of Phoenix announces the appointment of Deborah G. Carstens as Honorary Grandparent Chair of their 2019 Gala …And the Beat Goes On. The...
Tempe Prep’s H.O.P.E. Crew Honors Differences Among Students
By Sarah GoodykoontzH.O.P.E. Crew is a club at Tempe Preparatory Academy that is dedicated to helping in the community through acceptance, service, and, well,...
THE 8TH ANNUAL BALLOON CLASSIC IS BACK
The 8th annual Arizona Balloon Classic (ABC8), benefiting Valley of the Sun United Way (VSUW), returns to the Goodyear Ballpark, located at 1933 S....
Lisa Ling Announced as Keynote Speaker for Valley of the Sun...
Journalist, author and television host Lisa Ling will be the keynote speaker at the 2019 We Are United Luncheon — the annual fundraising event...
Arizona VFWs Partner with Humana and St. Mary’s Food Bank to...
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. (VFW) Department of Arizona; Humana, a leading health and well-being company; and St. Mary’s Food Bank are partnering to...
Adventure Awaits at the BIG Night Out with Big Brothers Big...
Arizonans will sport their best black and white cocktail wear or business attire to raise funds and show support for the Big Brothers Big...
Phoenix IDA Makes Investment in the Future Supporting Early Language, Literacy...
Southwest Human Development, Arizona’s largest nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development, was recently awarded a $45,000 grant by the Phoenix IDA to support several...
VIDEO: Rotary 26th $100,000 Hole-in-One
For 26 years, the Chandler Horizon Rotary Club has been hosting our Annual Hole-In-One Fundraiser. Bring a friend, enjoy perfect Arizona weather at the...
Care2Act Helps Arizona Businesses Develop Valuable Community Connections
You don’t have to work for a non-profit organization to make a notable impact in the community. That’s the sentiment behind the new initiative,...
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS CELEBRATES NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH
Looking to make a difference in your community in 2019? Why not make mentoring part of your New Year’s Resolutions this January. Mentoring not...
Free Weight Loss Workshop Helps Arizonans Keep New Year’s Resolutions
Matt Hoodie, owner and fitness trainer at TRANSFORM Scottsdale, not only talks-the-talk but walks-the-walk when it comes to weight loss. Hoodie lost close to...
Golf for a Great Cause
VALLEYLIFE is seeking golfers and sponsors for their 28th annual Golf Tournament on Friday, March 1st. This year, the tournament will be held at...
Tempe Elementary School District Governing Board Receives Award from Arizona School...
The Tempe Elementary School District Governing Board has been selected to receive the Total Board Boardsmanship Award.
This award, from the Arizona School Boards Association (ASBA), marks...
Reviving a Lost Art: 110 Tempe Elementary Students Take Part in...
Letter writing may seem like a lost art to some. But students in the Tempe Elementary School District are reviving it, thanks to the...
Tempe awards local teachers, aspiring artists with grant funding for arts...
The arts make Tempe a better city. They create a sense of place and help attract visitors. They capture the city’s eclectic identity. Studies...
“Out of Africa” Art Show
Phoenix, Arizona (December 18, 2018) – Phil Mastores and his wife Sarah recently spent a month traveling across Africa, where Phil had the opportunity...
Commit Agency Experiences Tremendous Growth in Second Half of 2018
The Valley’s foremost authority on brand strategy and consumer experience, Commit Agency, has announced exciting new developments in the second half of 2018 that...
Queen Creek Middle School HOSA Students Give Back to Community
The holidays are here which means family, friends, and food. However, for some families, food can be hard to come by during the holidays....
Tempe Prep Senior spends summer at Harvard, Girls State, and volunteering...
You thought your summer was busy? Tempe Prep Senior Jacqueline Kirk had arguably one of the most eventful and interesting summers possible. Between three...
Middle Kid Zone now taking registrations for spring: New Gililland location...
Tempe’s Middle Kid Zone is now accepting registrations for its winter and spring out-of-school-time programs at Ward Traditional Academy, Fees, Tempe Academy and Gililland...
Dominique Flagg: The Root of Inspiration
To be raised in a single parent household by a teen parent would be difficult enough for any child. To become the oldest and...
Catholic Charities Collecting Toys, Clothes for Emergency Santa Program
Catholic Charities, through its CARE Partnership, Care Campus, is collecting new toys for children up to 17 years of age for parentsin Mesa to...
East Valley Businesses Win 1st AZ Walking Challenge
MORE THAN 2,000 AZ EMPLOYEES LOGGED NEARLY 500 MILLION STEPS IN INAUGURAL ARIZONA WALKING CHALLENGE Thirty-four companies from across the state stepped up their...
The Sam and Laurice Hachem Foundation Champion Kids with a...
Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley has graciously received a gift commitment and investment of $50,000 from The Sam and Laurice Hachem...
STOP THE FLU !!!!
Flu season is here! And there is a new tool for parents to use to help keep Kids safe and...
TruWest Credit Union Fights Against Lung Disease
November brings Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and the stark reminder that lung diseases, including asthma and COPD, affect more than 33 million Americans. TruWest®...
50 Years of Special Olympics
50 Years of Special Olympics
Phoenix, Arizona (November 9, 2018) - As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Special Olympics, VALLEYLIFE Employment Specialist, James Tucker...
Nominations Now Open for 2019 Governor’s Arts Awards
Nominations are now open for the 38thAnnual Governor’s Arts Awards, which will be presented in eight categories to individuals, businesses and organizations that have...
Tempe Prep Leads Valley Schools in National Merit Scholars
The most elite high school recognition. The most incredible accomplishment. The opportunity to top all opportunities. This is the National Merit recognition.National Merit recognition...
The Woman Behind All Others
It was only fitting to meet with the woman who devotes her time and efforts to help those in need at First Christian Church...
Fun Home Comes to Phoenix Theatre
Phoenix Theatre’s Fun Home Gives Drama Students Tools to Learn Not only is Phoenix Theatre bringing five-time Tony® Award-winning musical Fun Home to the...
Wendy Cohen Named Executive Director at Experience Matters
PHOENIX, Ariz. (Nov. 1, 2018): Wendy Cohen brings more than 20 years of strategic planning, business development, consensus building...
Arizona CEO (and Mom of 7!) Receives National Award for Being...
If you’ve ever wondered whether angels exist, then you haven’t had the pleasure of meeting Kim Vehon, a tireless advocate for foster children and...
2 Veterans Day Events Worth Your Time
Tempe is proud to be the home of 2 long-standing Veterans Day events.The 1st event is the 12th Annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast hosted by the Tempe...
ATI Donating $40,000 In Materials, Handling Renovations at Ronald McDonald House
PHOENIX, Ariz. (Oct. 30, 2018): Nearly 40 American Technologies, Inc. (ATI) volunteers have begun a series of improvements and renovations valued at $40,000 as part...
VIDEO – TCA Presents Ensemble Mik Nawooj
TCA Presents Ensemble Mik Nawooj
Live at Tempe Center for the Arts October 20, 2018
Hip-Hop Orchestra goes beyond race and politics with a vision of...
Dementia Research for Individuals with Disabilities
As our Members age, VALLEYLIFE is learning more and more about how dementia affects individuals with disabilities. Sadly, we are finding that dementia affects...
Registration for Statewide Walk On! Challenge Open Now
Arizona teachers are invited to register for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona’s Walk On! Challenge and a chance to earn one of five...
Arizona State Fair Celebrates Friends 55+ Day Presented by Humana on...
Fair goers 55 and older can enjoy complimentary admission to the Arizona State Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, thanks to Humana, a leading...
Humana to Honor, Recognize Vietnam Veterans in Pinning Ceremony in Apache...
Humana, a leading health and well-being company, is hosting a Vietnam Veterans Pinning Ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, from 12-5 p.m. at the...
Constitution Week Community Concert!
Looking for something fun, free, and patriotic to do this weekend? Come celebrate Constitution Week with your community at a Community Concert hosted by...
Salute to the Arts
October signals the closing of our calendar year. Feathered, winged, and other migrants are making for warmer climates, while others will tuck away for...
GrowPhx Announces A Mesquite Mill Fundraising Campaign
GrowPhx is excited to announce its campaign to bring a community mesquite bean mill and education program to the Valley. They launched an Indiegogo campaign to...
Dr Alan Longfellow Retires After 45 Years
TEMPE, AZ (September 5, 2018) – Dr. Alan Longfellow always knew he wanted to be a dentist and decided at about age nine that...
Force de Vie Artiste Montigue Eaton
In passing, his usual modest dress and demeanor render him almost inconsequential. Share some space and time with him to catch his general vibes...
Phoenix is Emerging Market for Female Business Owners
Female Entrepreneurs in Phoenix Get an Opportunity for Radical New Business Funding Option Starshine Communities is hosting a revolutionary new way for female business owners...
Video – Some Soul in the Sonoran
Soul kitchens are something of a rarity in Arizona, and they are often lumped in with comfort food, BBQ, and fried chicken establishments. Soul...
Outlets at Anthem 14th Annual Shopping Extravaganza
Free lunch, wine and chocolate tastings, a chance to win $25,000 in gift cards PLUS an easy way to contribute to charity - -...
Sourcely Appoints Jeff Mandell as Board Advisor
Sourcely Holdings, Inc., a leader in aftermarket mobile device parts and services, today announced that telecom and consumer electronics industry veteran, Jeff Mandell has...
How Healthy is Your Office? Easy Competition Gets Employees Moving
Healthy employees are a huge benefit to a company’s bottom line. As open enrollment season approaches (Oct. 15 – Dec. 7, 2018), many...
Queen Creek High School Hosts Successful Blood Drive
On Tuesday, August 28th, Queen Creek High School hosted a student blood drive. The blood drive was organized by Queen...
Arizona Firefighter Athletics: Purpose and Direction
Three visionaries founded the Arizona Firefighter Athletics (AZFFA) 501(c)3 charity organization in 2011, with the mission to, "Build camaraderie and community within the public...
West Side Story Comes to Phoenix Theatre
Phoenix Theatre, the largest professional regional theatre company in the Valley, is kicking off its 99th season with the classic musical, West Side Story...
Outlets at Anthem Hosts DINO-MITE Encounter
Want to see life-sized dinosaurs in real life? Visit Outlets at Anthem for its unforgettable Dino-Mite event Saturday, Sept. 1. Dino Crew Entertainment will...
Tempe Prep Welcomes New Football Coach
The Tempe Preparatory Academy football program has undergone a major change. After about a month-long search to find who will lead the football team,...
Boys and Girls Club of the East Valley Announce Night of...
: Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley (BGCEV) is hosting their 41st Annual Night of Champions Gala October 20th, 2018 at the...
Club Kids Receive Free Vision Screenings and Glasses
Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) and National Vision share a multi-year partnership (2015-2018), which provides funding to eligible local Boys & Girls...
AZTV7 Stuff the Bus 2018 – A SUCCESS THANKS TO YOU!
On Friday, July 27th, AZTV7 took over the Londen Center and set out to stuff backpacks full of supplies for Arizona children in need....
Inaugural class of ASU Leadership Institute announced
The Alumni Association announced members of the ASU Leadership Institute’s inaugural class. After a competitive selection process, the ASU Leadership Institute chose the members...
VIDEO: Phoenix Theatre Presents Avenue Q
Phoenix Theatre is excited to announce it’s 6-week run of the Tony-award winning show Avenue Q (July 25 – Sept. 9.)
Avenue Q is a...
StarshineAZ Celebrates World Entrepreneurs’ Day with Book Signing Event
StarshineAZ, a West Valley collaborative community for small business-owners is hosting a special event to commemorate World Entrepreneurs’ Day, Aug. 21, and the launch...
GLSEN Phoenix Awarded $150,000 Grant From The Bob and Renee Parsons...
PHOENIX (July 24, 2018) – GLSEN Phoenix, a nonprofit organization focused on creating safe and affirming schools for LGBTQ students, has been awarded a...
Nominations sought through Aug. 3 for new TCC Impact Award in...
Tempe Community Council is seeking nominations for its new Impact Award, created to recognize good works big or small that boost human service needs...
Chinese at Tempe Prep Is One of Many Summer Class Opportunities
Tempe Preparatory Academy offers many summer class options in its Summer Academy program, and while the image in your head of summer vacation may...
Tempe Prep Seniors Select Colleges Across the Country
On May 1, Tempe Prep’s seniors made one of the biggest decisions of their lives: They declared which college they are going to attend...
Foods 2000, Inc. Steps up to Support Steven Hunter Life Skills...
(PHOENIX – June 20, 2018) – Foods 2000, Inc. which owns and operates more than 45 SUBWAY® locations across Arizona, was proud to donate...
Gilbert Chamber Announces Recipients of 2018 Annual Business Awards
The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce announced today the recipients of the 2018 Annual Business Awards and recognized Chamber leaders at a luncheon.
Individual nominees were...
Gilbert Leadership Celebrates Graduation of Class XXVI, Now Accepting Applications
Gilbert Leadership celebrated the graduation of Class XXVI on Friday, June 8th at a formal ceremony recognizing 24 students in this year's class, all...
Nominations Closing Soon for 2018 Don Carlos Humanitarian Awards
Do you know someone who has been providing great service in Tempe through their humanitarian work, volunteering or philanthropic support?
Just four days left to nominate for
2018...
David Williams prepares for Special Olympics World Games
Around three years ago, David Williams decided to give basketball a try. Previously he had tried other sports and competed in Special Olympic events...