AZGF Offering Fishing Clinics
Phoenix Parks, AZ Game and Fish Offer Free Fishing Clinics at Papago Park The Phoenix Parks and Recreation and Arizona Game and Fish departments are teaming up to offer a free fishing clinic at HYPERLINK “http://www.phoenix.gov/parks/trails/locations/papago/index.html” Papago Park from 7 to 10 a.m. on Feb. 26. The free clinic is designed to introduce novices >> Read More…
Heart and Vascular Disease: Are you at Risk?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cardiovascular disease, also called heart and vascular disease, is the leading cause of death in the United States. In addition, The American Heart Association estimates that more than 81 million Americans have at least one type of cardiovascular disease. That’s nearly one out of every >> Read More…
Johnson Elected Vice Mayor
The Phoenix City Council has unanimously elected District 8 Councilman Michael Johnson as vice mayor. Vice Mayor Johnson will serve in this role until the end of the year. This is the second time he has served in this position. “Once again I’m honored for this opportunity to serve as vice mayor of the >> Read More…
Del Rio Redevelopment Options
Thanks to four community workshops held last year, brownfields redevelopment options in the South Mountain/Del Rio Area are now clearer. On Jan. 20, the City of Phoenix released The Del Rio Community Visioning Summary Report, which details preferred design alternatives for the three sites in Del Rio Area Brownfields Planning Project. The locations include 70 >> Read More…
Bike, Run Event to Benefit Parks Foundation
Cyclists and runners will get to test their skills March 10 at South Mountain Park/Preserve, 10919 S. Central Ave., while helping to support the Phoenix Parks Foundation. The Landis Cyclery South Mountain Bike and Run Classic are races set amidst the grandeur of the park’s Sonoran Desert setting. A family festival from 9 a.m. to >> Read More…
Reducing Risk of Dementia
According to a major new Canadian study published in the journal, Neurology, even small health conditions can significantly increase your risk of dementia later in life, and keep you from doing the things you enjoy. In fact, the study says a dozen untreated minor health issues can increase your dementia risk by nearly 40 percent. >> Read More…
Practical Art
Presenting visual art is a challenge. Just as daunting are the obstacles in selling it so that creators and buyers can locate each other. Taking a slightly different approach on how to showcase art, and in this case arts and crafts, one Phoenician concern has found a way to do so that achieves a balance >> Read More…
Ocotillo Library to Re-Open as Literacy Center
When the Ocotillo Library re-opens on April 24, it will do so with a focus on workforce literacy, representing the first facility of its kind in the Phoenix Public Library system. “We’re still going to be a library and offer those library services, but our collection will have a heavy focus on materials that will >> Read More…
Progress Underway on Laveen Development
It’s been a while since dirt moved on a commercial development in Laveen. But that changed last month when construction began on the second phase of the L.A. Fitness Center at 51st Avenue and Baseline Road. According to the developer, Michael Moreines of Terrazona, LLC, the two pads underway along Baseline Road will house Discount >> Read More…
RSD’s Kindergartener Round UP
If your child is ready to start Kindergarten, the Roosevelt School District is looking to help you get them ready for a lifetime of learning. Starting Kindergarten can be a scary thing for both parents and students. Beginning in February 2012, schools in the Roosevelt School District will be holding registration events for incoming Kindergartners, >> Read More…
