Community

Grand Canyon Chapter, NSDAR presents award to Fleischer

Grand Canyon Chapter, NSDAR Daughters of the American Revolution held its May 6 meeting at the McCormick Scottsdale.
Donation

Arizona Community Foundation awards grant to Neurodiversity Education Research Center

Kenneth Mims, founder and CEO of the Neurodiversity Education Research Center which operates Science Prep Academy, announced a recently awarded grant of $25,000 from the Arizona Community Foundation, …
Donation

Diane & Bruce Halle Foundation donates grant to Assistance League of Phoenix

Assistance League of Phoenix recently received a generous grant from the Diane & Bruce Halle Foundation to support Operation School Bell wardrobes for children in poverty. The …
Property

$20M Paradise Valley home to be auctioned in June

This June, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is partnering with Concierge Auctions as a luxurious property in Paradise Valley goes up for sale. The estate at 8100 N. 68th Street in …
Town Manager

Employment contract approved for Paradise Valley Town Manager

Paradise Valley Town Council recently voted 5-0 to authorize the execution of an employment agreement with Andrew Ching for the town manager position. Council Member Mark Stanton moved to …
Town Council

Paradise Valley Town Council votes yes on $56.35M budget

Paradise Valley Town Council approved the final budget of $56.35 million for fiscal year 2023-24. The final budget was approved with a 5-0 vote on May 25. Council Members Ellen Andeen and Julie …
Government

Hobbs vetoes bill that would have banned speed, red-light cameras

PHOENIX — Arizona motorists are going to have to keep an eye out for those photo radar cameras for at least the foreseeable future. Ditto red light cameras. And that’s true even …
Nonprofit

Local nonprofit to give $100,000 in Father’s Day grants

In honor of Father’s Day this year, local nonprofit Paint for a Cure will allot up to $100,000 in direct grants for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or Lou Gehrig’s disease. …
Property

Paradise Valley Town Council puts off vote on Joshua Tree Lane lot split

The request for a lot split of a 2-acre parcel on Joshua Tree Lane was up for a vote May 25, but Paradise Valley Town Council motioned to continue the item to an unspecified date for further …
Event

The Cosanti Foundation, Kennesaw State University present 2023 BTES Conference

The Cosanti Foundation has partnered with Kennesaw State University to present the 2023 BTES Conference at Arcosanti in Mayer and Cosanti in Paradise Valley. Themed “Beyond the Artifact: …
Architecture

The Cosanti Foundation presents winner of inaugural medal

The Cosanti Foundation announced the winner of its inaugural Cosanti Medal as African architect, educator and social activist Diébédo Francis Kéré. The first of its …
Town Manager

Paradise Valley Town Hall holds retirement party for Jill Keimach

Friends and colleagues of Jill Keimach gathered in Paradise Valley Town Hall May 24 to bid farewell as she retires from her position as town manager after four years. Keimach gave a short speech …
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY

Marlene Galan-Woods joins crowded Democratic race for Schweikert's seat in Congress

PHOENIX — Marlene Galan-Woods announced her candidacy Wednesday for the congressional seat occupied by seven-term Republican Rep. David Schweikert . She joins a crowded Democratic primary …
REAL ESTATE

Cullum Homes adds custom modular options to houses

Cullum Homes has a reputation as a luxury custom home builder by integrating architecture, interior design, construction, project management and home care in order to deliver custom homes to buyers. …

72Sold adds chief strategy officer position to corporate team

72Sold is adding a new position to its corporate team. Edson Barrantes is now chief strategy officer at 72SOLD. Barrantes will take on this new role while keeping his current role as chief marketing …

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Most of us know someone who has hearing loss. Some of you may be experiencing hearing loss yourself. In fact, more than 48 million people in the United States currently experience some degree of …
ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
Entertainment
Whiskies of the World will be at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain in Scottsdale this summer.

Whiskies of the World debuts in Paradise Valley June 10

America’s one-of-a-kind tasting event for whiskey connoisseurs and enthusiasts, Whiskies of the World, is once again bringing together some of the finest whiskey distillers and brands from …
Fountain Hills Theater announces the opening of Razzle Dazzle: A Review Preview Revue. The show will run April 14-23.

Razzle Dazzle playing at the Fountain Hills Theater

The Fountain Hills Theater announces the opening of Razzle Dazzle: A Review Preview Revue. Razzle Dazzle is a magical musical trip down the Great White Way featuring classic tunes and modern …
Gennaro Garcia has fused his childhood in Mexico using his skills, techniques to blend old and new world.

‘MEXICANISMO’ exhibit to debut at Royse Contemporary

Royse Contemporary will present “MEXICANISMO,” showcasing a multi-media collection of work that includes paintings and monosilk prints in the solo exhibition of renowned artist Gennaro Garcia.
“An Intimate Look In,” exhibition is extended through April 9 at Royse Contemporary, 7077 E. Main Street, Suite 6 in the Scottsdale Arts District.

Scottsdale gallery extends exhibit through April 9

Royse Contemporary in the Scottsdale Arts District -- in the Marshall Square complex at 7077 E. Main Street, Suite 6 -- has extended the exhibition, “An Intimate Look In,” through April 9.
SOUNDTRACK is the season finale for Phoenix Chorale.

Phoenix Chorale’s Season Finale SOUNDTRACK plays May 5–7

Phoenix Chorale concludes its 2023-24 season with SOUNDTRACK May 5–7 at venues around the Valley. Tracing nearly 150 years of history through song, SOUNDTRACK explores how composers have …
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