This Thursday, Aug. 6, Goodyear White Tanks Rotary Club will deliver 400 back to school backpacks loaded with back to school supplies to Arizona Children’s Association.
Last year the office located at 11327 W. Bell Road in Surprise received a total donation of only two backpacks. Upon learning of the plight of this office which serves about 800 children who are mostly poverty stricken and in crisis family situations, the Goodyear White Tanks Rotary Club came to the rescue. Between member donations of 300 backpacks and help from Wal-Mart, which donated another hundred, members of the Rotary Club will deliver the 400 backpacks and supplies Thursday, Aug. 6th between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m.
This is a mighty effort from a 60-member Rotary Club, showing how we can make a difference in our community, even in times of great financial need.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Donate School Supplies and Jump for
Free in CrackerJax’s New Bungy Dome
CrackerJax is hosting a grand opening for their newest attraction, the Bungy Dome, on August 9, 2009 from 10am to 10pm. Kids and adults alike are invited to bring school supplies to donate that will benefit Save the Family, an Arizona based non-profit that aids families in crisis. Everyone who brings a donation will get to jump for free. It’s the perfect send off to a Valley summer as many area kids get ready to start school the following week.
The Bungy Dome houses four jumping stations. Participants can jump up to 30 feet high as well as complete a variety of aerobatics. Bungy safety cords are attached to the participants’ harness as they jump on a trampoline structure that shoots the riders high up into the air! The dome shade structure is designed to keep everyone cool, comfortable, and out of the elements. The Bungy Dome is open day & night during regular park hours. After the grand opening, 5 minute access to the Bungy Dome will cost $10.00, but on August 9th, 2009 participants get access for free in exchange for donating school supplies!
CrackerJax is located in Scottsdale just ¼ mile south of Bell Road in North Scottsdale. The family fun and sports park is open from 10 am to 10 pm Sunday through Thursday, 10am to 12am Friday and Saturday. As Arizona’s largest family fun and sports park, CrackerJax offers the widest variety of entertainment in one place in the region including: Can-Am style go-kart track (plus kiddie go-kart track), bumper boat lagoon, three miniature golf courses, Water Wars, battling cages, volleyball courts, arcade, two story automated driving range, golf instruction for all skill levels and more. In addition to being Arizona’s largest family fun park, CrackerJax has been recognized as a premier venue for corporate gatherings, team building events and group parties.
Save the Family is a Mesa-based foundation that benefits Arizona families in crisis. Their mission is to help children in homeless families by treating the entire family with applicable programs that enable them to break the negative cycle of poverty, abuse, and homelessness. Save the Family strengthens Valley communities by facilitating the transition of families to financial and emotional self-sufficiency. They look forward to working with CrackerJax to raise the necessary school supplies that will be dispersed amongst children in need in Save the Family programs. For more information on Save the Family access their website at: www.savethefamily.org.
For more information on CrackerJax or the charity drive to donate school supplies to Save the Family contact JP Mullan at jpm@CrackerJax.com or 480-998-2800. Information, specials, directions, videos of attractions, etc. are accessible online at www.CrackerJax.com.
The Bungy Dome houses four jumping stations. Participants can jump up to 30 feet high as well as complete a variety of aerobatics. Bungy safety cords are attached to the participants’ harness as they jump on a trampoline structure that shoots the riders high up into the air! The dome shade structure is designed to keep everyone cool, comfortable, and out of the elements. The Bungy Dome is open day & night during regular park hours. After the grand opening, 5 minute access to the Bungy Dome will cost $10.00, but on August 9th, 2009 participants get access for free in exchange for donating school supplies!
CrackerJax is located in Scottsdale just ¼ mile south of Bell Road in North Scottsdale. The family fun and sports park is open from 10 am to 10 pm Sunday through Thursday, 10am to 12am Friday and Saturday. As Arizona’s largest family fun and sports park, CrackerJax offers the widest variety of entertainment in one place in the region including: Can-Am style go-kart track (plus kiddie go-kart track), bumper boat lagoon, three miniature golf courses, Water Wars, battling cages, volleyball courts, arcade, two story automated driving range, golf instruction for all skill levels and more. In addition to being Arizona’s largest family fun park, CrackerJax has been recognized as a premier venue for corporate gatherings, team building events and group parties.
Save the Family is a Mesa-based foundation that benefits Arizona families in crisis. Their mission is to help children in homeless families by treating the entire family with applicable programs that enable them to break the negative cycle of poverty, abuse, and homelessness. Save the Family strengthens Valley communities by facilitating the transition of families to financial and emotional self-sufficiency. They look forward to working with CrackerJax to raise the necessary school supplies that will be dispersed amongst children in need in Save the Family programs. For more information on Save the Family access their website at: www.savethefamily.org.
For more information on CrackerJax or the charity drive to donate school supplies to Save the Family contact JP Mullan at jpm@CrackerJax.com or 480-998-2800. Information, specials, directions, videos of attractions, etc. are accessible online at www.CrackerJax.com.
Friday, July 17, 2009
10th Annual Care Card shopping event
The Board of Visitors is proud to announce their 10th annual “Shop, Save, Give” Care Card shopping event, to take place Oct. 16 - 25. More than 500 participating retailers will grant a 20 percent discount to card holders during the specified ten days. The primary beneficiary will be The Board of Visitors Ryan House.
Participating retailers will sell Care Cards during the event; however, Care Cards can also be purchased through the Care Card hotline staffed by Kathy Rios at 602.235.9554, by visiting Care Card’s Web site at www.TheCareCard.org or from members of The Board of Visitors or the Junior League of Phoenix, Inc. The cards cost $55.
For the fifth year, Ryan House will be the main beneficiary of the Care Card proceeds. The Board of Visitors’ Ryan House, an Arizona 501(c) (3) non-profit, will provide essential care in a home-like setting where families of children with life-limiting conditions will come for respite and, as needed, end-of-life care. The Ryan House facility is set to open in the spring of 2010.
More than 500 retailers are participating in the Care Card program this year, ranging from hardware stores to home furnishing stores, boutiques, salons and jewelry stores. Participating retailers are located throughout the Valley, including Scottsdale, Phoenix, Glendale, Ahwatukee, Chandler, Paradise Valley. A complete list of retailers can be found at www.TheCareCard.org.
Participating retailers will sell Care Cards during the event; however, Care Cards can also be purchased through the Care Card hotline staffed by Kathy Rios at 602.235.9554, by visiting Care Card’s Web site at www.TheCareCard.org or from members of The Board of Visitors or the Junior League of Phoenix, Inc. The cards cost $55.
For the fifth year, Ryan House will be the main beneficiary of the Care Card proceeds. The Board of Visitors’ Ryan House, an Arizona 501(c) (3) non-profit, will provide essential care in a home-like setting where families of children with life-limiting conditions will come for respite and, as needed, end-of-life care. The Ryan House facility is set to open in the spring of 2010.
More than 500 retailers are participating in the Care Card program this year, ranging from hardware stores to home furnishing stores, boutiques, salons and jewelry stores. Participating retailers are located throughout the Valley, including Scottsdale, Phoenix, Glendale, Ahwatukee, Chandler, Paradise Valley. A complete list of retailers can be found at www.TheCareCard.org.
Top 10 Reasons Tortilla Flat Sizzles in the Summer
As the end of summer draws near and a new school year looms on the horizon, one last minute day-trip destination that your family can't afford to miss is Tortilla Flat. Started as a stage coach stop in 1904, Tortilla Flat has become a unique western town, restaurant and saloon frequented by bikers and surfer types alike. Known for its spicy chili, ghost town and museum, Tortilla Flat is the perfect destination for a day-trip with the family and a fun adventure with friends.
With apologies to David Letterman, Michael Lonero, General Manager of Tortilla Flat, warmly offers 10 reasons you should brave the heat and visit his unique western town, restaurant and saloon.
Tortilla Flat is an authentic remnant of an old west town, nestled in the midst of the Tonto National Forest, in the Superstition Mountain Range. As well as being home for six adventurous people, Tortilla Flat has a charm that has surpassed time. The day-trip destination started out as a stage coach stop in 1904, but neither fire or flood has been able to remove this historic stop along the historic Apache Trail.
“It’s a fun, family-friendly environment with a great information filled staff,” relates Lonero. “You can see people in flip-flops, next to cowboys, next to bikers – all enjoying each other’s company; it’s truly a place for everyone.”
So, without further ado, pack up the car, fire up the motorcycles, load the kids into the Winnebago and scream: “Road trip!” Then, get ready to belly up to the bar in one of Tortilla Flat’s saddle barstools.
Top 10 Reasons Tortilla Flat Sizzles in the Summer (spoken in your best Dave voice):
10) Prickly pear ice cream (and loads of other flavors and fudge and old fashioned candy for the kids – or the kid in you!)
9) The coldest beer in the west!
8) Voted one of America’s most scenic routes for a day trip, here’s your itinerary for adventure: visit the Goldfield Ghost Town; hop on Dolly the Steamboat for a beautiful cruise of Canyon Lake; and then, bring your appetite and get ready for a delicious lunch at Tortilla Flat!
7) The biggest burgers – and the HOTTEST chili in town (the killer chili your mama warned you about!!!)
6) Great people watching – Teddy Roosevelt one stopped in and cowboys, bikers and movie stars are all partial to Tortilla Flat (It’s a great place to shoot photos – or your next movie) Most recently, Kelly Ripa from Live with Regis and Kelly mosied in.
5) Come witness a piece of history at our museum – The Tortilla Flat Museum is bursting with interesting artifacts recounting the history of the Superstition Mountains and the famous Apache Trail.
4) Did we mention the coldest beer in the west?
3) If you still haven’t cooled off after lunch, go take a dip in Canyon Lake
2) 90,000 reasons to visit this summer – and counting – You’ll see over $90,000 worth of currency on our walls from some 67 countries around the world
(And, drum roll please, the number one reason to visit Tortilla Flat this summer)
1) Hey, if you have TOO much fun at Tortilla Flat, go ahead and make it a “stay-cation.” Camping is available at Canyon Lake or book a room at the nearby Apache Lake Marina.
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To experience Tortilla Flat, take the US 60 EAST (Superstition Freeway), to APACHE JUNCTION; then, take the IDAHO exit and go NORTH to STATE ROUTE 88;Next, take a RIGHT on SR 88 and travel 18 miles NORTH-EAST to TORTILLA FLAT;TORTILLA FLAT is located 2 MILES past CANYON LAKE near MILE MARKER 213. Restaurant hours are 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. every day, and 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the weekends. For more information, please call (480) 984-1176 or visit http://www.tortillaflataz.com/.
With apologies to David Letterman, Michael Lonero, General Manager of Tortilla Flat, warmly offers 10 reasons you should brave the heat and visit his unique western town, restaurant and saloon.
Tortilla Flat is an authentic remnant of an old west town, nestled in the midst of the Tonto National Forest, in the Superstition Mountain Range. As well as being home for six adventurous people, Tortilla Flat has a charm that has surpassed time. The day-trip destination started out as a stage coach stop in 1904, but neither fire or flood has been able to remove this historic stop along the historic Apache Trail.
“It’s a fun, family-friendly environment with a great information filled staff,” relates Lonero. “You can see people in flip-flops, next to cowboys, next to bikers – all enjoying each other’s company; it’s truly a place for everyone.”
So, without further ado, pack up the car, fire up the motorcycles, load the kids into the Winnebago and scream: “Road trip!” Then, get ready to belly up to the bar in one of Tortilla Flat’s saddle barstools.
Top 10 Reasons Tortilla Flat Sizzles in the Summer (spoken in your best Dave voice):
10) Prickly pear ice cream (and loads of other flavors and fudge and old fashioned candy for the kids – or the kid in you!)
9) The coldest beer in the west!
8) Voted one of America’s most scenic routes for a day trip, here’s your itinerary for adventure: visit the Goldfield Ghost Town; hop on Dolly the Steamboat for a beautiful cruise of Canyon Lake; and then, bring your appetite and get ready for a delicious lunch at Tortilla Flat!
7) The biggest burgers – and the HOTTEST chili in town (the killer chili your mama warned you about!!!)
6) Great people watching – Teddy Roosevelt one stopped in and cowboys, bikers and movie stars are all partial to Tortilla Flat (It’s a great place to shoot photos – or your next movie) Most recently, Kelly Ripa from Live with Regis and Kelly mosied in.
5) Come witness a piece of history at our museum – The Tortilla Flat Museum is bursting with interesting artifacts recounting the history of the Superstition Mountains and the famous Apache Trail.
4) Did we mention the coldest beer in the west?
3) If you still haven’t cooled off after lunch, go take a dip in Canyon Lake
2) 90,000 reasons to visit this summer – and counting – You’ll see over $90,000 worth of currency on our walls from some 67 countries around the world
(And, drum roll please, the number one reason to visit Tortilla Flat this summer)
1) Hey, if you have TOO much fun at Tortilla Flat, go ahead and make it a “stay-cation.” Camping is available at Canyon Lake or book a room at the nearby Apache Lake Marina.
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To experience Tortilla Flat, take the US 60 EAST (Superstition Freeway), to APACHE JUNCTION; then, take the IDAHO exit and go NORTH to STATE ROUTE 88;Next, take a RIGHT on SR 88 and travel 18 miles NORTH-EAST to TORTILLA FLAT;TORTILLA FLAT is located 2 MILES past CANYON LAKE near MILE MARKER 213. Restaurant hours are 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. every day, and 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the weekends. For more information, please call (480) 984-1176 or visit http://www.tortillaflataz.com/.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Tribes in Arizona benefit from Recovery Act
funds to improve water services
Tribes in Arizona will have improved access to vital water services through funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service’s Indian Health Service (IHS) announced $90 million nationwide in ‘shovel ready’ infrastructure projects designed to better protect human and environmental health in Indian Country.
”On tribal lands, 10 percent of homes lack access to safe drinking water compared to less than one percent of non-native homes. Together with the Indian Health Service, EPA is using Recovery Act funds to provide much-needed support for water and wastewater systems in Indian Country,” said Laura Yoshii, acting regional administrator for the U.S. EPA in the Pacific Southwest. “This funding creates jobs for tribal members, addresses critical infrastructure needs and will increase access to drinking water and basic sanitation services. By 2010, over 4,400 tribal homes in the Pacific Southwest are expected to receive piped drinking water or basic sanitation services for the first time.”
• Hualapai Tribe will receive $260,400 to upgrade its drinking water system serving 75 homes
• The Hopi Tribe will receive $1,353,530 for six wastewater and drinking water projects serving 484 homes
• San Carlos Apache Tribe will receive $1,140,000 for drinking water system improvements serving 1,055 homes
• White Mountain Apache Tribe will receive $2,321,150 for three projects improving wastewater and drinking water systems serving 2,085 homes
• Yavapai-Apache Nation will receive $321,900 to improve arsenic treatment for its drinking water system serving 161 homes
• Tohono O’odham Nation will receive $1,929,010 for five wastewater and drinking water projects serving 497 homes
• Ak-Chin Indian Community will receive $615,770 to improve its wastewater treatment facility serving 126 homes
• Quechan Tribe will receive $340,630 to upgrade sewer lines serving 15 homes
Continuing a tradition spanning 20 years, EPA and IHS’s combined effort to improve water services in Indian Country contributed to their identification of 95 wastewater and 64 drinking water priority projects to be completed by IHS’s Sanitation Facilities Construction Program through EPA Recovery Act funds. The projects exceed the Recovery Act requirement that 20 percent of the funds be used for green infrastructure, water and energy efficiency improvements and other environmentally innovative projects.
President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 on Feb. 17, 2009, and has directed that the recovery act be implemented with unprecedented transparency and accountability. To that end, the American people can see how every dollar is being invested at www.recovery.gov.
For more information about the EPA Recovery Act water efforts, visit www.epa.gov/water/eparecovery.
”On tribal lands, 10 percent of homes lack access to safe drinking water compared to less than one percent of non-native homes. Together with the Indian Health Service, EPA is using Recovery Act funds to provide much-needed support for water and wastewater systems in Indian Country,” said Laura Yoshii, acting regional administrator for the U.S. EPA in the Pacific Southwest. “This funding creates jobs for tribal members, addresses critical infrastructure needs and will increase access to drinking water and basic sanitation services. By 2010, over 4,400 tribal homes in the Pacific Southwest are expected to receive piped drinking water or basic sanitation services for the first time.”
• Hualapai Tribe will receive $260,400 to upgrade its drinking water system serving 75 homes
• The Hopi Tribe will receive $1,353,530 for six wastewater and drinking water projects serving 484 homes
• San Carlos Apache Tribe will receive $1,140,000 for drinking water system improvements serving 1,055 homes
• White Mountain Apache Tribe will receive $2,321,150 for three projects improving wastewater and drinking water systems serving 2,085 homes
• Yavapai-Apache Nation will receive $321,900 to improve arsenic treatment for its drinking water system serving 161 homes
• Tohono O’odham Nation will receive $1,929,010 for five wastewater and drinking water projects serving 497 homes
• Ak-Chin Indian Community will receive $615,770 to improve its wastewater treatment facility serving 126 homes
• Quechan Tribe will receive $340,630 to upgrade sewer lines serving 15 homes
Continuing a tradition spanning 20 years, EPA and IHS’s combined effort to improve water services in Indian Country contributed to their identification of 95 wastewater and 64 drinking water priority projects to be completed by IHS’s Sanitation Facilities Construction Program through EPA Recovery Act funds. The projects exceed the Recovery Act requirement that 20 percent of the funds be used for green infrastructure, water and energy efficiency improvements and other environmentally innovative projects.
President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 on Feb. 17, 2009, and has directed that the recovery act be implemented with unprecedented transparency and accountability. To that end, the American people can see how every dollar is being invested at www.recovery.gov.
For more information about the EPA Recovery Act water efforts, visit www.epa.gov/water/eparecovery.
East Valley Youth Symphony
announces addition of bell choir
The East Valley Youth Symphony continues to grow despite tough odds at their founding four years ago. And now the EVYS is adding a bell choir to the group. The bell choir will be led by local favorite Rosanne Tidwell, a newly hired, talented, youth director.
The EVYS has raised over $10,000 in order to purchase their own set of hand bells to make adding the bell choir possible. They are grateful for the generous support of the surrounding community. Sherri Gurr of EVYS said, “It’s gratifying to know that our community recognizes the importance of the arts. An organized and challenging music program helps give kids structured opportunities to progress musically and have fun.”
EVYS suggested that the decision to add Rosanne Tidwell to the group was based on her ability to bring a positive approach to creating excellent music as well as her talent for bringing out the best in talented youth.
Following are several noteworthy projects Rosanne Tidwell successfully directed in the course of her career:
-Several shows for Gilbert Fine Arts Association
-Youth choir CD production projects
-Broadway’s “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at ASU’s Grady Gammage
-Summer Musical Theater Workshop for Gilbert Public Schools (GPS) for 19 years
-Mesa Arizona Easter Pageant “Jesus The Christ” for 7 years
To be part of the East Valley Bell Ringers you must have two years of musical experience. This can include piano lessons or choir. The ages can range from 9 years old through high school.
The East Valley Youth Symphony has three levels of orchestra, including a full symphony with winds, brass, and percussion. For orchestra auditions, the ages are elementary school through high school.
All groups meet on Thursdays during the school year at Elliot and Greenfield. Auditions will be held August 20-22, 2009. For more information or to get an audition form please visit www.evysaz.org.
The EVYS has raised over $10,000 in order to purchase their own set of hand bells to make adding the bell choir possible. They are grateful for the generous support of the surrounding community. Sherri Gurr of EVYS said, “It’s gratifying to know that our community recognizes the importance of the arts. An organized and challenging music program helps give kids structured opportunities to progress musically and have fun.”
EVYS suggested that the decision to add Rosanne Tidwell to the group was based on her ability to bring a positive approach to creating excellent music as well as her talent for bringing out the best in talented youth.
Following are several noteworthy projects Rosanne Tidwell successfully directed in the course of her career:
-Several shows for Gilbert Fine Arts Association
-Youth choir CD production projects
-Broadway’s “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at ASU’s Grady Gammage
-Summer Musical Theater Workshop for Gilbert Public Schools (GPS) for 19 years
-Mesa Arizona Easter Pageant “Jesus The Christ” for 7 years
To be part of the East Valley Bell Ringers you must have two years of musical experience. This can include piano lessons or choir. The ages can range from 9 years old through high school.
The East Valley Youth Symphony has three levels of orchestra, including a full symphony with winds, brass, and percussion. For orchestra auditions, the ages are elementary school through high school.
All groups meet on Thursdays during the school year at Elliot and Greenfield. Auditions will be held August 20-22, 2009. For more information or to get an audition form please visit www.evysaz.org.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Support Mercury Charities
and give a child a night of fun
For a limited-time, the Phoenix Mercury is giving you the opportunity to support Mercury Charities and send children from the Special Olympics, Phoenix Children’s Hospital and a host of other community organizations out to experience a Mercury game.
Last season, as an organization, they were able to provide more than 10,000 children from our community (who otherwise might not have had the opportunity), a chance to watch positive role models and experience the live excitement of a WNBA game!
The commitment is simple: Each $10 ticket that someone purchases will go toward sponsoring a child from the
They will be sending a donation letter to everyone who buys even one ticket so that you can get the tax benefit of your donation.
For donation form visit: http://www.phoenixwoman.com/
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