Arizona families across the state are invited to creep and crawl into their neighborhood Bashas’ supermarket for some fun-filled holiday treats and activities on Halloween. Bashas’ annual Halloween celebration will take place on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at its more than 40 supermarket locations throughout the state, as well as Eddie’s Country Store in … [More]
Here’s How to Score Your Dream Home
Home shoppers wanting to buy right now might be reading headlines about the housing market that are scaring them away -- low inventory, high prices, homes selling at an extremely fast pace across all price ranges. But near-record low mortgage rates are creating a huge opportunity for buyers to get more for their money, and the freedom to telecommute is opening up home shoppers … [More]
Boofest, Other Fall Events Offered as Drive-Thru Activities
The Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department’s popular Boofest event, held each October in Paseo Highlands Park, will be presented as a free, socially-distanced, drive-thru experience on Saturday. The department will host three additional free, drive-thru trick-or-treat events this month. Details about each event are listed below and are also available on the Parks and … [More]
New Autograph Collection Hotel Embraces Sonoran Desert, Opens as Dark Zone Resort
ADERO Scottsdale, an Autograph Collection Hotel, has officially made its debut as Scottsdale’s first Dark Sky Zone resort, featuring elevated Sonoran Desert views of Arizona’s famed Four Peaks and McDowell Mountain Range. The new resort joins Autograph Collection’s diverse and dynamic portfolio of hotels and resorts around the world that are independent, one-of-a-kind, and … [More]
City of Phoenix Grants $50,000 to Free Arts for Coronavirus Relief Efforts
Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona has received $50,000 from the City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture to provide one-time emergency relief grants to nonprofits and arts and cultural organizations during COVID-19. Free Arts utilized the funds to help move their programming online. “We are so appreciative of the City of Phoenix emergency funds,” said Alicia Sutton … [More]
Plan to Mask Up for the Tempe Halloween Stroll, Oct. 25
The Halloween Stroll returns to downtown Tempe for its third year on Oct. 25! This year will be a little different, but the thrill of trick-or-treating will continue. “We love to host these smaller activations that bring families to downtown Tempe,” Kate Borders, Executive Director of the Downtown Tempe Authority, said. “It’s important to create safe, family-friendly events … [More]
Polo Classic: Even Sexier. Even Safer. And Always Surprising.
What's New This Year ...? The Stella Artois Polo Classic: Presented by Ketel One has collaborated with local officials, the City of Scottsdale and WestWorld of Scottsdale to offer you a social-distancing friendly event. Some of the health and safety measure we have implemented this year include: Sideline Parking spaces have been increased in number and in size … [More]
Chandler Chamber to Disburse Free ‘I Choose Chandler’ PPE Kits to Chandler Businesses
The Chandler Chamber of Commerce, via a contract with the City of Chandler, will distribute I Choose Chandler PPE (personal protective equipment) Kits to Chandler businesses who qualify for the program, launching mid-October. The Chandler City Council authorized the use of $500,000 of Arizona Cares Act funding for the purchase and distribution of personal protective … [More]
Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation Receives Helios Education Foundation Grant Resulting in $1.2M Scholarship Funds
The Helios Education Foundation has awarded a grant to the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation (MCCCF) to fulfill a dollar-for-dollar US Department of Education (DOE) Title V Endowment Match Challenge, resulting in $1.2 million in newly endowed scholarships funds. The effort began with three Maricopa Community Colleges – Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC), … [More]
All Phoenix Park Amenities Are Reopening
Following a vote during Wednesday’s Phoenix City Council meeting, all amenities in city parks will begin reopening effective Thursday, October 8 at 5:30 a.m. Reopening of some amenities will require additional time for Parks and Recreation Department staff to make available. Use of select park amenities has been restricted following a series of City Council orders dating to … [More]
On a Whim: AAA Arizona Reveals Last-Minute Travel Trends
As travelers begin to hit the roads again, many are making travel plans on a whim. According to AAA.com hotel booking data, domestic travel bookings show September was the strongest month of the year, but still down 12% compared to 2019. AAA Arizona travel data also reveals: 49% of hotel bookings are within three days of travel, up from 31% in 2019. 65% of hotel … [More]
Friends of Phoenix Public Art announces LOVE IT! Public Art Campaign
Friends of Phoenix Public Art, a private, nonprofit organization created to help support the city of Phoenix public art program, is launching a long-term community campaign, LOVE IT! Phoenix Public Art™, to raise awareness and appreciation of the city’s public art assets. Within its 516.7 square miles, Phoenix proudly features a nationally- and internationally-recognized … [More]
Arizona Historical Society Announces Fall Reopening Plans
The Arizona Historical Society is pleased to announce its reopening timeline for the Arizona Heritage Center at Papago Park in Tempe. The reopening includes policies and procedures for guests, visitors, and staff based on current guidelines from the Arizona Department of Health Services and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Arizona Heritage Center at Papago … [More]
Get Out the Vote Campaign Targets Latino Electorate
Chicanos Por La Causa Action Fund and UnidosUS Action Fund are teaming up for a Get Out the Vote campaign, with an October 6 livestream kickoff featuring Latino voters and leaders. CPLC President & CEO David Adame and UnidosUS President & CEO Janet Murguia will open the 10 a.m. event on Tuesday, which will be streamed live on CPLC YouTube channel. A panel discussion … [More]
Chef Scott Conant Expands Restaurant Portfolio with The Americano in North Scottsdale
Chef Scott Conant is expanding his Arizona restaurant portfolio with the announcement that he and his SC Culinary Inc. team have partnered with Creation Hospitality, led by Bob Agahi and David Sellers, for the ownership and operation of The Americano, an Italian-inspired steakhouse, in North Scottsdale. Through this new relationship, Conant will exclusively lead the culinary … [More]
