Business

Aunt Rita’s Foundation names Stacey Jay Cavaliere as new executive director

Aunt Rita’s, whose mission is to end HIV in Arizona, announced Stacey Jay Cavaliere as its new executive director. A dedicated and experienced leader in Arizona’s nonprofit community, …
Fundraiser

The Board of Visitors wraps up 108th Charity Ball

The Board of Visitors hosted nearly 800 guests at its 108th annual Charity Ball on April 1. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of 41 Flower Girls under the night sky at the JW …

Over 50 Black-owned businesses to benefit from Scottsdale diversity program

The first cohort of a diversity readiness program launches on April 24 in Scottsdale, with a full-day business assessment and welcome remarks from community leaders/stakeholders paving the way for “dramatic change among Black-owned Arizona businesses.”
Concert

St. Joseph the Worker puts on free benefit concert to help low-income individuals

Combining free music with a good cause, Phoenix nonprofit St. Joseph the Worker is hosting its 15th annual Feeney/Winthrop Benefit Concert at Xavier College Preparatory 7–9 p.m. on Saturday, …

Author Anne Hillerman speaks at Grand Canyon Chapter NSDAR meeting

Grand Canyon Chapter NSDAR -- National Society Daughters of the American Revolution -- held the April 1 meeting at the McCormick Scottsdale.
Board of Directors

Mountainside Fitness founder joins Goldwater Institute board

Mountainside Fitness founder Tom Hatten has joined the board of directors at the Goldwater Institute The Goldwater Institute is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization funded by donations, according to …
Fundraiser

Over Easy, Shamrock Farms partner to benefit food bank

Local breakfast restaurant Over Easy is teaming up with Shamrock Farms in April to raise funds for United Food Bank for the third annual “Dollars for a Dozen” fundraiser. Throughout …
Fundraiser

Paradise Valley, Apache Junction police chiefs plan to hike Mt. Kilimanjaro

Paradise Valley Police Chief Freeman Carney is teaming up with other police chiefs in the Valley for a fundraising event supporting Angels on Patrol. Apache Junction Police Chief Mike Pooley has …
REDEVELOPMENT

RED Development and Life Time coming to Paradise Valley Mall redevelopment

RED Development, announced Life Time will join PV, the more than 100-acre redevelopment of the former Paradise Valley Mall, with of an athletic country club and luxury-for-lease residences slated to …
Students

Brophy students walk the runway for school fundraiser

More than 220 Brophy College Preparatory seniors walked the runway at the JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn in front of a crowd of 1,100 in the 39th annual Brophy Fashion Show on March 17. A …
Finance

Paradise Valley undergoes first review of upcoming $51M town budget

Paradise Valley Town Council took a first look March 23 at its budget process, revenue sources and land assets for the fiscal year 2023-24 budget, which begins July 1. Chief Financial Officer …
Neighbors

Paradise Valley resident excels in med school

Paradise Valley resident, Jaimie Bryan, matched in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford Medicine, among other successes. Bryan was number one in her medical school class at The …

Scottsdale teen lives up to namesake with ‘We Kingz Bro’ business

While a picture can say a thousand words, so can a name like “We Kingz Bro,” an apparel line founded by Scottsdale’s King Mauni, a 12-year-old entrepreneur.

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OPINIONS WITH CIVILITY
Anxiety is the second most common form of mental health disorder, next to depression. In many cases, though, depressed individuals also struggle with anxiety and many anxious people frequently …
I’m writing in response to the article “Construction projects delayed with myriad issues hitting industry” posted on March 9. First of all, thank you for your article, it has …
Spring greetings, friends and neighbors! As the weather warms and the desert starts to bloom, Town Hall continues to serve you. Here are some items of note. First, it was great to share coffee …
ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
Entertainment
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 …
An 'Intimate Look In' exhibit featuring the works of Cam deCaussin and Marilyn Szabo will be showing through April 2, at Royse Contemporary, 7077 E. Main Street., Suite 6, Scottsdale.

Royse Contemporary to host ArT PaRtY, March 23

The public is invited to an ArT PaRtY, hosted by Royse Contemporary, with art, wine, hors d’oeuvres and a chance to meet the featured artists from 6 to 9 p.m., March 23.
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