http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html http://MyArizonaDesertLiving.com is personal experiences, events, fun, travel, weather, wildlife, lakes, Arizona daily deals & more. Have a special event? Contact us: MyArizonaDesertLiving@gmail.com en-us Arizona desert Thu, 17 May 2012 03:55:49 GMT Thu, 17 May 2012 03:55:49 GMT my-arizona-desert-living.com http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Apache-Junction-Chamber-Mixer http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Apache-Junction-Chamber-Mixer Thursday, May 17th 5:30 to 7:00pm. Join Superstition Harley-Davidson to celebrate their 10th year as an AJ Chamber Member. Please RSVP to Jan Long at 480.982.3141 or jan@ajchambe.com Thu, 17 May 2012 02:52:53 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Arizona-Centennial-Event-Schedule http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Arizona-Centennial-Event-Schedule So what if the official 100th anniversary date for Arizona has come and gone... There is still plenty of upcoming festivities that are planned for this great state of Arizona! Check out the site for the official centennial events. Much planning and great effort has gone into these upcoming events that recognize our states birthday. These grassroots efforts have been organized by communities and entities across our great state. From there, they have been sanctioned by the Arizona Centennial 2012 Foundation. When you check out these upcoming events, you will notice that these events are all about education about our state while at the same time, building community relations. Come join the fun and don't wait for another 100 years to celebrate Arizona's next big birthday bash! Great fun for just you, you and a friend or two, or your whole family! There is plenty of things to do and even a rodeo planned! Wed, 16 May 2012 03:37:33 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Moonlight-Serenade-Swing-Dance-&-Dinner-Event http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Moonlight-Serenade-Swing-Dance-&-Dinner-Event There is going to be a fundraiser for the Mesa High School Band featuring the Mesa High Jazz Ensemble on Saturday, May 19th from 6 PM - 9 PM, in Mesa, Arizona. The event will be held at the Mesa High School cafeteria. Tickets are $12 per person and this includes dinner & dancing. Sponsored by the Mesa High Band Boosters Club. To purchase tickets, please contact any Jazz Band student or the Band Boosters themselves. You can also contact Jana Shelley at (480) 892-7010 or Dorothy Champion at (480) 892-0598, for more information. Tue, 15 May 2012 03:02:08 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Flagstaff-Arizona.html http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Flagstaff-Arizona.html Discover Flagstaff Arizona here. Download your Flagstaff tours guide. Outdoor adventures, hotels, arts and entertainment, hiking, biking right here Sun, 13 May 2012 02:18:49 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#10th-Annual-Arizona-Preservation-Foundation-Conference http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#10th-Annual-Arizona-Preservation-Foundation-Conference Experience Arizona history this summer! The Arizona Preservation Foundation, Arizona State Historic Preservation Office, and the City of Prescott cordially invite you to the celebration of Arizona's 100th year history. Mark your calendar for the 10th Annual Arizona Historic Preservation Conference. This year's conference, "100 Years of Living History," has been scheduled for June 13 - June 15, 2012, in Prescott, Arizona. The meaning behind this event will provide the optimal opportunity for other preservationists to collaborate. Hear about the issues and be present when ideas and success stories are brought to light. Be a part of sharing the common goal of preservation issues that face all of us. You can make a difference by being a part of the proposed solutions that will help preserve our desert and the communities at large who believe that being proactive will help preserve communities. Some of the speakers scheduled at this event include Kimber Lanning, Director of Local First Arizona and Dr. Jonathan Mabry, Historic Preservation Officer for the City of Tucson. Session topics at the engagement will include Cultural Heritage Tourism and Urban Sustainability. If you would like to see the entire list of speakers including the conference agenda for that day, you can go to their website or contact them by email at questions@azpreservation.com Fri, 11 May 2012 02:32:09 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Red-Rock-Adopt-a-Thon http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Red-Rock-Adopt-a-Thon Share the love on Mothers Day! Help give any donation or gift to all of the furry little creatures out there who need your assistance. If you can help a homeless animal in need of a new home, please consider doing so. The shelter in Sedona is looking for foster parents for the rescues and shelters participating in this event. They are also trying to find people who might be interested in adopting a new little furry friend! This event will take place at the Red Rock Pet Adoption event in Sedona. Free Parking with free admission. There will be plenty of on-site demonstrations, contests, and many other activities planned for the day! Check out their auction items, too! There will be games and prizes, talented artists on hand, and if you have been thinking of micro-chipping or vaccinating your pet, now is your chance. They are going to have low-cost micro-chipping and vaccinations to help protect your pet! This event will take place Saturday, May 12th 9 AM - 3 PM at the Posse Grounds Park in Sedona. Show your support and love through Red Rose Inspiration for Animals. All of the donated proceeds will go toward spaying and neutering animals who are in need. For more information, you can also call them at (928)282-5278. Help these little ones and show them you care! **I rescued a cat less than two-years ago and I have never once regretted it. He is the most loveable little guy. I named him Tucson, by the way! I already had a cat named "Phoenix" so that is how he got his name. I guess a "Sedona" will have to be the name of the next one! Thu, 10 May 2012 03:27:34 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Mountain-View-Funeral-Home-Annual-Memorial-Day-Celebration http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Mountain-View-Funeral-Home-Annual-Memorial-Day-Celebration Join the Mountain View Funeral Home on May 28th for their annual Memorial Day Celebration event. Fly over, dove release and refreshments for all those in attendance. MV Funeral Home wants to remind you that if you have not made arrangements for your end of life plans, they are there to answer any question or questions that you or your loved one may have. Their professional counselors are on hand to answer your questions to help you feel at ease. You can always call them (480)832-2850. Thu, 10 May 2012 02:50:08 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Harley-Davidson-Pet-Adoption-Day http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Harley-Davidson-Pet-Adoption-Day Where it's happening: 2910 W. Apache Trail Apache Junction, AZ 85120 Have a day of fun with your pet at the Harley Davidson Store in Apache Junction! On-site adoptions, grooming, vendors, learning seminars, raffles and more! Oh, and the opportunity to see some great bikes, too! 11 AM - 1 PM! See you there! Wed, 09 May 2012 03:19:05 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Sonoran-Desert-School-Opening-August-2012 http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Sonoran-Desert-School-Opening-August-2012 Sonoran Desert School is scheduled to open a tuition-free college preparatory charter school! Where: 6724 S. Kings Ranch Road in Gold Canyon, just N of the US 60 on the W side of Kings Ranch Road Sonoran Desert is a public school that is open to any Arizona secondary student, grades 7-12. SDS is dedicated in providing great teachers, small class sizes and a safe environment that creates a personalized educational experience to your son or daughter. Sonoran Desert is an accredited school through AdvanceED (North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement) since 2001. Open houses dates are as follows: Saturday, June 9th, 2012 1-3 PM Thursday, June 28th, 2012 6-8 PM Saturday, July 14th, 2012 1-3 PM Since enrollment is limited, students should register early because a waiting list is anticipated for the fall. You can log onto their website or also call (48) 396-5463 for more information. Tue, 08 May 2012 02:48:49 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Pinal-Partnership-Breakfast-Friday,-May-11th http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Pinal-Partnership-Breakfast-Friday,-May-11th Pinal (County) Partnership is bringing you an unprecedented line up of great panelists! As you know (and hopefully voted!) we have recently had our primary elections and now have a new Mayor of the Town of Superior, Jayme Valenzuela, and two new Mayors Elect from the City of Maricopa, Christian Price, and the Town of Florence, Tom Rankin! Please come and hear from all of them in a roundtable discussion sure to touch upon all of the exciting issues of the day! Make your reservation early as this will surely be a sell out! Mon, 07 May 2012 03:03:13 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Boys-and-Girls-Club-Clubzona-Summer-Day-Camp http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Boys-and-Girls-Club-Clubzona-Summer-Day-Camp Summer is fast approaching so get your kids registered for the Camp Clubzona Summer Day Camp! Sponsored by the The Boys and Girls Clubs of the East Valley, this is a safe and fun place where children and teens form friendships, develop new skills and create memories. Ten weeks long $100 or less per week. Youth who are 13 and older just $25 for a Club membership to participate in Summer Day Camp. Air conditioned,computer labs, sports, art, photography, video games, movies and field trips. You can also call 480-820-3688 for more information for the Clubzona Summer Camp. Sun, 06 May 2012 02:41:06 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#I-Recycle-Phoenix-Event http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#I-Recycle-Phoenix-Event If you like to recycle, then today is your day! If you have items around your house that you just don't want around the house anymore but you don't want to throw it away, consider recycling it! The I Recycle event happens today, Saturday May 5th, 2012. 8 AM - 2 PM : The Thistle Landing Office Complex located at 48th Street between Ray Road and Chandler Boulevard. This free recycle event also offers you the opportunity to shred documents and recycle old computer hard drives and personal documents. Don't throw it out, recycle it please! Recycle your unwanted electronics, telephone books, writing utensils, regular recyclables, golf balls and much more. For more information, check out their website. Sat, 05 May 2012 16:15:40 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Cinco-de-Mayo-Celebration-in-Apache-Junction http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Cinco-de-Mayo-Celebration-in-Apache-Junction Have tons of fun and help raise funds for the continued development of EarthHeart Park and Community Garden on their campus. When: Saturday, May 5th, 2012 9 AM 2 PM at Mountain Health and Wellness at 625 N. Plaza Drive in Apache Junction. There will be a Salsa Making Demonstration contest open to any Arizona resident who would like to participate. Live music, wellness workshops, mural and face painting, piñata making demonstrations and tasty Mexican food will also be showcased at this event. Wellness workshops include Chocolate for Your Heart with Jean Buckborough, Better Nutrition for Your Family with Dr. Kristen Bishop, Medicinal and Nutritional Plants of the Desert with Jean Groen, Jurisprudence of Healing with Ron Sandoval, Reiki Energy Work with Joan Marlow, Yoga for Better Health with Carrie Malachowski, Strategies for Wellness with Mike Munion and several more. Mountain Health and Wellness will be providing free blood pressure screenings. Cooking and desert water conservation demonstrations will take place at this event also. Fri, 04 May 2012 01:41:59 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Warm-Weather-In-April http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Warm-Weather-In-April Bring on the heat? Did you know that we recorded the eighth warmest month of April? According to the National Weather Service, we hit an average high which was nearly 88 degrees... the hottest day here in the Valley hit 105 degrees this past month... what does it all mean? I guess we will see what May through October have in store... Being from the Midwest, though, I am not going to complain. I moved here to get away from the cold! Thu, 03 May 2012 03:36:48 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Free-Produce-In-Apache-Junction-Fourth-Wed-Every-Month http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Free-Produce-In-Apache-Junction-Fourth-Wed-Every-Month Sure, times may be tough... but there are still some things you can get for FREE! How does "FREE Produce" sound? Sounds good to me since I love fruits and vegetables! Here's how it works... On the fourth Wednesday of every month, The Center, 2066 W. Apache Trail in Apache Junction, has a free produce pick-up in the back parking lot by the garden. This event will take place at 9 AM. For more information, call (480) 982-1730. You can also email center@emsysonline.org Who says you can't find anything for FREE anymore?? Thu, 03 May 2012 03:20:08 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Tonto-National-Forest-Guided-Desert-Walks http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Tonto-National-Forest-Guided-Desert-Walks What a great way to get in touch with nature! Weekly desert walks in the Tonto National Forest can be yours... What you will get is this: Every Tuesday, @ 10 AM, you can take part in guided walks that feature plants and wildlife on the Salt River. Best yet, there is NO charge for this event. This is hosted by volunteers from the Mesa Ranger District Volunteer Program. For more information, check out their website. Wed, 02 May 2012 02:41:52 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Arizona-Road-Construction-2012 http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Arizona-Road-Construction-2012 I do not know anyone who particularly likes road construction BUT... There is some good news! Soon, West Valley commuters will be able to have more options when it comes to getting around the valley. ADOT (Arizona Department of Transportation) is gearing up to begin work on two stretches of the Loop 303. This will soon mean a six-lane freeway. The State Transportation Board has awarded contracts totaling $96.6 million dollars. The monies will help fund two separate stretches of the Loop 303. You can expect these projects to begin this summer, 2012. How long will it take you ask?? Well, this is no quick project but the estimates are that they will finish up the projects Summer and Fall of 2014. Just remember, it will be worth the wait! Tue, 01 May 2012 03:07:57 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#North-American-Migrant-Bird-Count-&-Lizards! http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#North-American-Migrant-Bird-Count-&-Lizards! If you enjoy birds, you will this! Here is a great opportunity to help identify birds for Pinal County. Pinal County Coordination Doug Jenness needs help with identifying birds. Here are the details... Doug Jennes from the county needs teams of skilled birders recording all that they can see as well as hear at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Where & When: Saturday, May 12th at the Arboretum 37615 U.S. 60 in Superior AZ, Oak Flat, upstream along Queen Creek, Top-Of-The-World as well as "urban birds" in parks and neighborhoods in Gold Canyon and Queen Valley. If interested, contact Doug at (520) 909-1529 You can also email Doug: D_Jenness@hotmail.com Oh, and if you enjoy lizards, you can also learn about the different lizards at the Arboretum. Tour guides will be on hand to help teach the visitors about lizards here in Arizona. The tour guide will take you on a two-hour walk along the main trail. Sun, 29 Apr 2012 21:53:48 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Cinco-de-Mayo-Festival-&-Chihuahua-Races-in-Chandler http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Cinco-de-Mayo-Festival-&-Chihuahua-Races-in-Chandler What is the history behind Cinco de Mayo? You have to go way back for this one... It was May 5, 1862, when 4,000 Mexican soldiers held off about 8,000 French and allied troops determined to re-establish their presence in the New World. Every year at this time, the Mexican victory is widely celebrated here in the United States. In Chandler, the celebration is highlighted with the famous Chihuahua Races and the crowning of the King and Queen of Chihuahuas. In addition to the wildly entertaining Chihuahua Races, there will be plenty of music, food and dancing at this family event. Saturday, May 5, 2012 Downtown Chandler Public Library Courtyard 22 S. Delaware St. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 2 p.m. - Chihuahua Races 3:30 p.m. - Coronation (King, Queen & Chandler Centennial Chihuahua) Additional Events Occurring at the Festival: 10 AM - 5 PM – Custom Low Rider Car Show 10 AM - 2 PM – Dia de los Ninos Health Fair presented by United Healthcare Community Plan 12 PM - 4 PM - HALO Animal Rescue will have Chihuahuas for adoption. Come meet your new best friend! Free Admission Watching the races is also free Food/Beverages will be available for purchase Two Stages of Entertainment Chihuahua Races & King and Queen Coronation The Chihuahua Store will have Chihuahua tee-shirts and other items available. All proceeds will go to help HALO Animal Rescue save homeless pets. For more information about this event, you can contact the hotline: (480) 782-2735. Sat, 28 Apr 2012 22:10:32 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Arizona-Cardinals-Draft http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Arizona-Cardinals-Draft OK, Cards fans... If you want the complete rundown of the 2012 NFL draft, check this out... If you would like to check out the other NFL teams as well, go to http://NFL.com Hope we do better this year! Go Cards! Fri, 27 Apr 2012 03:13:29 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Mountain-View-Funeral-Home-and-Cemetery-Helps-Community-Live! http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Mountain-View-Funeral-Home-and-Cemetery-Helps-Community-Live! Mountain View Funeral Home is hosting a very special event! Details: Speak Up and Stay Alive Event Happening: Tuesday, May 1st 5:15 PM Mountain View Funeral Home and Cemetery is located at 7900 E. Main Street.. Pat is a great friend and I know you will enjoy her message inside the lovely funeral home. If you have not seen this funeral home and cemetery, you are missing out! It is beautiful! The message on May 1st, 2012 is simply to raise awareness relating to possible hospital infections and ways that you can help protect yourself or maybe a loved one who is going to be in the hospital. Author and speaker Pat Rullo will explain just how you can help protect yourself or a loved one from life-threatening infections, hazards and mistakes during any hospital stay. You will definitely appreciate any one of these presentations! Thu, 26 Apr 2012 03:08:58 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Plastic-Bag-Recycling-Memo http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Plastic-Bag-Recycling-Memo Hard to believe this... but it is estimated that less than 1% of ALL plastic bags are recycled! Please, consider recycling your plastic bags. Our future generations depend on all of us being more "green." Watch the short flash demonstration for some very real facts when it comes to the need for us to be more Arizona green. By the way, most grocery stores will recycle your bags. I typically take mine to both Bashas' and Food City where they always have the recycling bins near the front entrance. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:51:06 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Tubac-Presidio-State-Historic-Park http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Tubac-Presidio-State-Historic-Park If you are looking for something to do, consider traveling to Tubac, Arizona to check out the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park! Did you know that this is actually Arizona’s very first State Park, Arizona’s oldest European community, the oldest as well as the best preserved Spanish Colonial Presidio site in Arizona? This Historic State Park has preserved its history for all tourists to be able to appreciate. Established way back in 1752, the Presidio San Ignacio de Tubac, is known as the first European settlement that would later became the state of Arizona. Interesting tidbit! Where: You can access the park in the Tubac village itself. They have a lot of ongoing educational events so check their site for times and events! Tue, 24 Apr 2012 03:26:18 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Art-Talk!-From-Sea-to-Shining-Sea! http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Art-Talk!-From-Sea-to-Shining-Sea! Check this art lover's event out... What is It? Prescott Center for the Arts Where: 208 N. Marina St., Prescott What it entails: Sherry Koopot, who is a Phoenix Art Museum Master Docent, will present an illustrated art talk, "From Sea to Shining Sea." Sherry will be showing the various interpretations by artists of the oceans in their work. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 02:37:17 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Mesa-Encore-Theatre-Event http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Mesa-Encore-Theatre-Event Looking for something fun to do this weekend? This has been called by Time Magazine "A triumph for the stage," and by the International Herald Tribune "the best musical in twenty years." This musical won 1998 Tony Awards for Best Score, Book and Orchestrations, and won both the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Musical and Best Score. RAGTIME is not only a powerful portrait of life in turn-of-the-century America, but a relevant tale for today. Sat, 21 Apr 2012 03:02:49 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Weekend-Construction-Closes-Roads-for-ADOT-Repairs http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Weekend-Construction-Closes-Roads-for-ADOT-Repairs All the I-10 ramps North CLOSED Southbound I-17 closed 10 PM Friday to 5 AM Saturday (April 21) This will be closed for needed bridge work. Here is the alternate you can take: Exit the freeway at 19th Avenue or 35th Avenue, and drive north to McDowell and travel until you see the I-17 entry. • All I-17 ramps to East- and Westbound I-10 closed 10 PM Saturday to 5 AM Sunday (April 22), also closed for needed bridge work. Your alternate route: Exit I-17 at McDowell or Thomas and drive to either 19th Avenue or 35th Avenue South to the I-10. • I-17 closed in both directions between McDowell Road and Adams/Van Buren Street from 9 p.m. Sunday to 5 a.m. Monday (April 23) for bridge work. Your alternate: Take Exit I-17 at McDowell, use 19th Ave, or 27th Avenue south to Van Buren or Buckeye, then turn and access I-17 from either street. Sat, 21 Apr 2012 02:04:58 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Earth-Day-Celebration-in-Arizona! http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Earth-Day-Celebration-in-Arizona! Arizona recognizes the worldwide celebration of "Earth Day!" Help preserve Arizona AND the earth! Log onto the site and be an active participant... remember to do YOUR part when it comes to being "green." Please recycle any and all recyclables. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 03:46:20 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Arizona-State-Museum-Native-American-Basketry-Cultural-Event http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Arizona-State-Museum-Native-American-Basketry-Cultural-Event Embrace the Native American culture of Arizona! Mark your calendars for the following event! What: The Arizona State Museum will have on hand quite possible the most impressive collection of Southwest American Indian basketry! There will also be other woven exhibits from the American heritage. At this event, you will find about 500 pieces that represent the depth and breadth of the larger collection (25,000+ pieces). When: The event will begin on April 28, 2012, and runs through June 1, 2013 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 03:32:07 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Camp-Bow-Wow-Training-For-Your-Dog http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Camp-Bow-Wow-Training-For-Your-Dog Here is a great opportunity and your chance to win free services for your pooch! Enter to win a whole year of free services from Camp Bow Wow. You can enter until May 18th, 2012. "Ruff Ruff!" Oh, and you have until May 18th, 2012 to enter but don't wait that long! Get entered today before it is too late. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 03:18:13 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Arizona-Cardinals-2012-Schedule http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Arizona-Cardinals-2012-Schedule Although it is only April... the schedule for the 2012 schedule is IN! The first game is scheduled to "kick off" right here in AZ at the University of Phoenix Stadium. Go Cards! Thu, 19 Apr 2012 02:43:28 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Test-Kids-Toys-For-FREE! http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Test-Kids-Toys-For-FREE! KidStop Toys is doing what they do best this Saturday - playing! They're taking it outside and will have a variety of activities for the kids spread throughout their parking lot. Fly on the Zip Line, drive through a curvy course on a EZyroller, try your aim with a Z-Curve bow & arrow set or play a funky game of OgoDisks. This is one fun day for the whole family! It's free to attend and first 1,000 kids receive a cool backpack from KidStop's canine mascots, McGuire & Murphee. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 02:13:29 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Wednesday-Wine-Tasting-Benefits-S.A.L.T. http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Wednesday-Wine-Tasting-Benefits-S.A.L.T. Wednesday evening, April 18, brings a fine excuse to raise a glass for a good cause, when the Superstition Area Land Trust (SALT) has a fundraising wine-tasting event at Where: Wine Canyon, our local craft-winemakers' outlet, 6140 South Kings Ranch Road in Gold Canyon What: The shop boasts a scenic backyard patio and impressive views of the Superstitions; tickets are $25 ($11 from each ticket goes to S.A.L.T.) at the door and include wine, snacks and socializing, as the setting sun plays across the Superstition Mountains. If you're not already familiar with SALT, well -- you really should be if you value desert preservation and the majestic Sonoran Desert, which surrounds our communities. Come meet a few familiar friends (and new friends who share your commitment to desert preservation!) 5:00-8:00 PM Wed, 18 Apr 2012 03:36:45 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#St.-Jude-Children's-Research-Hospital-Trike-a-Thon http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#St.-Jude-Children's-Research-Hospital-Trike-a-Thon They have almost met their goal but they are still in need of some help. You can help them reach their goal by simply going to their website. If you do not wish to make an online donation but would like to contribute, please contact them because they can make other arrangements with you to obtain your donation. They were at about $1000.00 the other day and they just need to get to their goal of $1500.00 goal!!!!!!! Wed, 18 Apr 2012 03:13:21 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Tax-Relief-Discount-At-Restaurants http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Tax-Relief-Discount-At-Restaurants Tax Season Relief! PF Chang's is recognizing the tax season with a little relief in the form of 15% discount! This is a nationwide discount... When: Tuesday, April 17th Where: ALL PF Chang's restaurants Sun, 15 Apr 2012 18:14:30 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Glendale-Jazz-Festival http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Glendale-Jazz-Festival If you like Jazz, check this out... Glendale is holding its 29th Annual Jazz and Blues Festival TODAY! They have a great lineup planned! Plenty of local and national entertainment begins at 12 PM - 10 PM TODAY! Many musicians will be there such as: Kenny Garrett Marcia Ball Carmen Lundy Bernard Allison Group To give you an idea of the awesome talent that will be on hand, Kenny Garrett Quartet will be there... what an artist. The jazz headliner for (TONIGHT) Sunday night, scheduled from 4:30 - 6 PM He is a Grammy-Award winning American post bop jazz saxophonist and flautist, gained fame as a member of the Duke Ellington Orchestra, and Miles Davis' band as a young man. This musician has had a very successful career and has produced nearly 20 albums. Marcia Ball also takes the stage from 4:30-6 PM showing off her roadhouse-rhythm-and-blues-party style. Ball's groove-laden New Orleans boogie and rollicking Gulf Coast blues have made her a one-of-a-kind favorite with music fans all over the world. The Boston Herald says, "Ball plays masterful, red hot tracks from the Texas-Louisiana border. Her voice can break your heart with a ballad or break your back with a rocker." If you like Blues... Bernard Allison Group will light your fire... The blues performer rocking the stage on Saturday night will be the Bernard Allison Group, from 8:30-10 PM Legacy Bernard Allison totes the same smokin’ six string shooter that his late father Luther Allison assaulted the blues with; and he is blessed with his father’s soulful voice, spiritual devotion and a musical freedom, which experiments with the blues. Carmen Lundy On the jazz stage rounding out the entertainment Saturday evening, from 8:30-10 p.m., is Carmen Lundy. Most recently recording her twelfth album, according to The New York Daily News, “Lundy is one of those rare performers who does it all: She sings, plays multiple instruments, and…except for one song — “A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square” — Lundy penned all of the tunes on her latest project, now No. 5 on the JazzWeek radio charts. She composed several numbers on guitar, a new instrument among the many she plays.” They are also giving away a Gibson guitar that is valued at $1,800! This giveaway celebrates the 29th annual Glendale Jazz & Blues Festival April 14-15. To enter, all you need to do is simply "like" the Arizona’s Best Festivals® page on Facebook... Look for the "Contests" link for the rules. If you are the luck (random) winner, you will be notified on or about April 18th, 2012. Sun, 15 Apr 2012 17:50:35 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Yoga-in-Phoenix-2012 http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Yoga-in-Phoenix-2012 Yoga Rocks the Park is coming to Phoenix, AZ for the 2012 season! Details are as follows: Weekly gatherings of fun filled Yoga, music and fun! Sundays @ 2PM Registration opens @ 1 PM Steele Indian School Park (TODAY 4-15-12) Instructors: Courtney Chalfant & John Salisbury Courtney Chalfant Is there today 4-15-12 Courtney is co-founder & COO of Yahweh Yoga, LLC and has a background in nursing. She specialized in Hospice care. Courtney love’s creating an experience where mental calmness, physical strength and spiritual presence come together to create inner-peace through a dynamic flow class. Courtney is an author, teacher and student. She challenges her students to ever-higher levels of personal performance in their yoga practice. She calls this “challenging students from a place of love.” Courtney believes in embracing the joy and excitement of everyday life and it shows in her teaching. http://Yahwehyoga.com Sun, 15 Apr 2012 17:01:19 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Free-Fingerprints-To-Help-Keep-Your-Child-Safe http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Free-Fingerprints-To-Help-Keep-Your-Child-Safe Channel 3TV and TruWest Credit Union are teaming up in order to help keep your children safe. When: Saturday, April 28th 9:30 AM -2 PM Where: TruWest Credit Union 207 E. Williams Field Road Gilbert, AZ What: Register for a FREE child safety event in partnership with DNA LifePrint. Bring your child or children to receive a FREE child safety kit! Safety kit includes biometric fingerprints along with a digital photo of your child, a DNA kit and a journal. These items can easily be used in the event that your child should ever go missing. Did you know that 800,000 children are reported missing in the United States every year? This is why it is extremely important to have this vital information should your child go missing. This event will also include other community organizations including a fire engine from the Gilbert Fire Department, along with volunteers from the Boys & Girls Clubs from the East Valley. Face painting Balloon animal fun FREE pizza provided by Papa John's (while supplies last). Keep your child safe and attend this event on April 28th designed to do just that! Sat, 14 Apr 2012 17:17:30 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Schedule-Lineup-For-Country-Thunder-2012 http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Schedule-Lineup-For-Country-Thunder-2012 Bands are playing all weekend long... up until 10:30 PM Sunday night! Plenty of time to take a trip to Florence and hear the great sounds of country music in our desert! Enjoy! Sat, 14 Apr 2012 16:39:30 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Arizona-Country-Thunder-2012 http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Arizona-Country-Thunder-2012 See some of the finest in Country Music! Blake Shelton, Big & Rich, Alan Jackson, Dierks Bentley, Phil Vassar, THE FARM, and a long list of other bands ready to play for you... Fun for all! Where: Highway 79 in Florence, Arizona Bands playing all day until 10:30 PM. Sat, 14 Apr 2012 16:36:14 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#ADOBE-Annual-Picnic http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#ADOBE-Annual-Picnic The annual picnic for the ADOBE (Association for the Development of a Better Environment)is coming soon! When: Saturday, April 28th @ 6:30 PM Where: Gold Canyon Best Western on Kings Ranch Road Pot Luck Menu! Last names A-I: Salad or Veggies J-O: Dessert P-Z: Main Dish See you by the poolside! Saturday, 4-28-!2! Fri, 13 Apr 2012 02:29:58 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Arizona-Important-Bird-Area-(IBA)-Program-Launches-New-Site http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Arizona-Important-Bird-Area-(IBA)-Program-Launches-New-Site The Arizona IBA Program has completely redesigned their website and it is better than ever! This new website features much more information about Arizona’s Important Bird Areas as well as highlighting how volunteers can get involved with the program. Each of Arizona’s 42 IBAs has its own profile page, complete with a description, data analysis, photos of habitat and birds along with 2 GIS maps of that IBA at the bottom. To help get potential volunteers excited there is also an IBA blog, a history of the IBA program in Arizona and a “Like” widget that links back to the official Arizona IBA Facebook page. There is also a great calendar of events that shows all of the volunteer survey opportunities as well as IBA events. The new website still features the same resources for surveyors as the original. All data sheets and protocols are available and there is a portal to the AZ IBA database. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:26:35 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#“If-Tomorrow-Doesn’t-Come:-Did-I-Do-Enough-Today?”-An-Educational-Dinner http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#“If-Tomorrow-Doesn’t-Come:-Did-I-Do-Enough-Today?”-An-Educational-Dinner FREE educational dinner hosted by Mountain View Funeral Home & Cemetery featuring The Gauthier Group to discuss Estate and Financial Planning on Wednesday April 11, 2012 at 5:15 PM. Mountain View Funeral Home & Cemetery, LLC 7900 East Main Street Mesa, AZ 85207 RSVP’s and questions should be directed to Greg Coury at (480) 832-2850 or email gcoury@mvfuneralhome.com Tue, 10 Apr 2012 02:29:50 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Phoenix-Coyotes-Playoffs-Begin-This-Week http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Phoenix-Coyotes-Playoffs-Begin-This-Week The Western Conference Quarterfinal series between the Phoenix Coyotes and the Chicago Blackhawks is scheduled for this Thursday, April 12th! 7 PM start time... On Saturday, April 15th, the game will also be right here in Phoenix at the University of Phoenix Stadium... the first dropped puck scheduled for 7 PM! Tue, 10 Apr 2012 02:06:43 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Home-and-Landscape-Show-April-27-April-29th http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Home-and-Landscape-Show-April-27-April-29th Get answers and get inspired... best yet, Get the BEST Price! Bring your plans to the event along with any questions & measurements for ANY home improvement project that you have in mind! No project is too big or too small. When: April 27th - April 29th Friday 10-7 Saturday 10-6 Sunday 10-5 Sun, 08 Apr 2012 03:49:03 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Wings-of-Freedom-Tour-April-13---April-16th http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Wings-of-Freedom-Tour-April-13---April-16th Ultimate living history experience! Where: Scottsdale Airport (Log onto the website for additional information and directions) Explore these majestic bomber aircraft inside and out! Feel the engines power up and take to the skies in AMAZING 30-MINUTE FLIGHT EXPERIENCE! Walk-through tours are $12 for adults, $7 for children 12 years and younger . Want the real deal? "Flight Experiences" are $425 in the B-17 or B-24. Mustang Flights (World's only dual control P-51C are $2200 for 30-minutes and $3200 for full hour. You can also call 9800) 568-8924 for more information. Sun, 08 Apr 2012 03:36:48 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Courageous-Conversations http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Courageous-Conversations Courageous Conversations: Healthy Conversations about Life and Death: When: Thursday, April 12th 1 PM Where: Scottsdale Public Library, Civic Center Branch 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ FREE **Reservations are required, however. Sun, 08 Apr 2012 02:52:05 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Diamondbacks-Home-Opener http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Diamondbacks-Home-Opener D-Backs season is in "FULL SWING!" With a win over the Giants today, they are off to a great start! They are back at it tomorrow, Saturday @ Chase Field. 1:05 PM First Pitch... Sat, 07 Apr 2012 03:18:10 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Pinal-Partnership-Roundtable http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Pinal-Partnership-Roundtable When: Friday April 20, 7:30 A.M. Where: The Windmill Winery in Florence Address: 1140 W. Butte Ave Florence, AZ 85132 PHONE: Windmill Phone: 480.313.2303 Cost: $20 Members and $30 Non Members – To use a credit card call 480-528-9747 (Payable to Pinal Partnership and please send checks to PO Box 904 Florence AZ 85132) Time: Check in 7:30 AM the meeting is from 8:00 AM – 9:00am Adam Hawkins – Senior Policy Advisor of Government and Community Affairs at Resolution Copper Zoe Richmond – Director of Public Affairs for Union Pacific covering Arizona and New Mexico Gilbert Davidson – Marana Town Manager RSVP to Sandie@pinalpartnership.com Sat, 07 Apr 2012 03:10:00 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-Daily-Deals.html http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-Daily-Deals.html Arizona Daily Deals are very noteworthy for everyone, meaning you the customer as well as every Arizona business owner, regardless of the type of business. Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:18:12 GMT http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Easter-Celebration http://www.my-arizona-desert-living.com/Arizona-blog.html#Easter-Celebration Easter Celebration in Mesa Join us for this community event! For all religions, ages and cultures Free Admission No donations accepted No ticket required 2012 Performances English Performances March 28-29 April 3-7 Spanish Performances March 30-31 All performances will begin @ 8:00 PM Location: North lawn of the Mesa Arizona Temple Visitors' Center 525 East Main St., Mesa, Arizona Tue, 27 Mar 2012 01:36:12 GMT