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2015 ARCHIVES
January 2015
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- ALP hosts meeting for potential volunteers
- Donate your old, unused e-readers
- FEI graduates first class of students
- Girl Scouts give back to earn ‘green’ patch
- Grant helps those grieving a loss
- Group home receives kitchen renovation
- Have your male dog, cat fixed for just $20
- Homeless need help staying warm in winter
- I Recycle Phoenix Festival set for Jan. 3
- IRC seeks donated flat screen TV
- Keep pets warm in colder weather
- Local dentists join in free dental care day
- Local girl raises funds in memory of her dad
- Local golf club named one of country’s best
- Local nonprofit offers free legal aid services
- Pet of the Month: Adorable Coco Bean is leash and house-trained
- Recycle your live Christmas tree
- Resident honored for innovation in teaching
- Volunteer tutors sought for program
- Vote for nonprofits to win cash donation
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February 2015
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- DeLong joins local law firm
- Free wood-turning demonstration day
- Gonzales joins RepublicBankAz
- New product helps prevent hair breakage
- Newly revamped spa offers holiday specials
- NMBA hosts first meeting of 2015
- Progrexion donates to families in need
- Shamrock opens warehouse concept
- Special hair class at Hair Again
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- Altered Tails hosts pet food, supply drive
- Apply to have antiques, collectibles appraised
- Class benefits animals with medical issues
- Final three murals installed at Newton
- Get your female cat spayed before spring
- Girl Scout cookies return with newbies
- Homeless, at-risk vets get services
- Local girls honored in calendar contest
- Local woman leads study trip to Mexico
- Make a custom paw print tile
- O’Connor visits exhibit on her life and legacy
- Pet of the Month: Playful Daisy also gets along with dogs
- Prom Fair provides low-cost dresses
- Recycle one, buy another
- Romance and rum cake at The Classy Kitchen
- School district to host teacher interview fairs
- Sign up now for summer camps
- Slain boy remembered with memorial garden
- Volunteers needed to share elder rights
- Whether feral or stray, try to help
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March 2015
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- AHS offers new dog training classes
- Arizona PBS celebrates Women’s History Month
- Free tax filing help for lower incomes
- Get free legal advice from law students
- Hubert welcomed as new lead pastor
- Learn more about AZ’s national parks, forests
- M7 Street Fair returns after hiatus
- Madison Bash set for March 7
- North Central beauty up for sale … again
- Outdoor festivals and family events
- Parking discounted at airport for March
- Pet of the Month: Marshall loves to give kisses
- Salon hosts beauty fundraiser for pets
Dining
- Bring your princes, princesses to dine
- Farmers market adds a weekday
- Hand-dipped doughnuts delight at Fractured Prune
- New dining deals at Urban Taco
- New eatery walks on the ‘wild’ side
- Tasty wings compete for ‘Sauce Boss’
- The Refuge adds new food, drink selections
- Tillman joins resort as executive chef
- Use Spring Training stub for free appetizer
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April 2015
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- Arizona Gives Day returns on April 7
- Barton joins JCL board of directors
- Budget hearings wrap up in April
- Central High hosts 50th year reunion
- Dog-related programs at park visitor center
- Food tax to sunset effective April 1
- Free classes help with community activism
- Free spay, neuter surgeries for cats
- Gallery itself is worth the visit
- Hike benefits Dream Foundation
- Hold a bake sale for No Kid Hungry
- Just earns designation of Diakonal Minister
- Learn about investment fraud
- Local girl pens second novel
- Looney receives nod for volunteerism
- New dog groomers opens on April 1
- New dog joins team for victims’ support
- Palo Verde festival features local students
- Pet of the Month: This low-rider is social and fun
- Phoenix Library a finalist for honor
- Pi Beta Phi donates books to local kids
- Reduce library fines with food donations
- Ride your bike, receive discounts
- Truck raffle aids local nonprofit
- Turnansky makes Dean’s List at W&M
- Two art shows come to library
- Youth’s rough road leads to giving spirit
Dining
- Easter Bunny to visit Scramble
- Fired Pie tax day pizza deal
- Gaslight Square eateries host a ‘Dine Around’
- Get your paint on at Wild Game Grill
- Inaugural ‘Breakfast Weekend’ POSTPONED
- Jewel’s makes gluten-free look, taste good
- New happy hour at Little Cleo’s
- Papa Murphy’s hosts stuffed bear toy drive
- Sierra Bonita Grill offers Easter Brunch
- TEXAZ Grill offers anniversary deal
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May 2015
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- Cruz honored for eliminating his job
- Donated shoes aid sick, injured dogs
- Free admission on ‘Museum Day’
- How technology is stimulating AZ’s future
- Lau appointed to museum board
- Learn some summer up-dos at Hair Again
- Local residents graduate from WGU
- New field a dream for local youth
- Overhaul of tennis center is complete
- Pet of the Month: Rex could be the king of your castle
- Public art project dedicated on Hatcher
- Shemer center seeks summer volunteers
- Sojourner Center gets help from PetSmart
- Spring cleaning can benefit pet shelters
- Two local Girl Scouts earn Gold Award
- Two locals receive Red Cross awards
- Workshop helps vets with affordable housing
Dining
- A spot to eat inside another business
- Celebrate burger month with a little bit of heat
- CPK launches ‘Next Chapter’
- Gadzooks offers up new salads, soup
- Get great dining deals in AZ Restaurant Week
- Growhouse hosts a farm-to-table dinner
- New food truck sports gourmet Belgian spuds
- Sharing meals, sharing moments
- Sierra Bonita marks anniversary in May
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June 2015
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- Anonymous donor matches contributions
- Bus drivers needed for next school year
- Focus on the future of Arizona at meeting
- Free spay/neuter surgeries for pits
- Grant money given to support youth sports
- Helping children deal with grief
- Kaplan receives award, scholarships
- Ladies Auxiliary sends two to Girls State
- Longtime educator ready for next phase
- Parvo puppy clinic could save lives
- Pet of the Month: This loveable guy is a great companion
- Phoenix teens cook in new TV show
- Puppy Play Date at Noble Beast
- Tips for hiking with your dog
- Valley Metro hosts meeting on transit
- Wells Fargo assists Habitat for Humanity
- Workshop helps vets with affordable housing
Dining
- Coup de Tartes opens at new site
- Enjoy cool treats during hot temps
- Food truck favorites now at strip mall diner
- Gluten-free treats tempt taste buds
- Half Moon offers new seasonal menu
- New chef takes the helm at T. Cook’s
- Sample Oregon wines at First Draft Book Bar
- Southern Rail offers AZ winemaker dinners
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July 2015
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- Carrell holding two presidencies at same time
- Luxury home lots start at $1.5 million
- Metro chamber hosts networking lunch
- New hire, new position at Fennemore Craig
- New store seeks estate items to buy
- Ruggaard joins Faithful+Gould
- Salon product sales benefit RESCUE
- Shop, get deals during Independents Week
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- Bike racks add to Melrose improvements
- Comedy show benefits animal rescue groups
- Dog daycare offers dog-training classes
- Elections for mayor, District 3 council seat
- Farmers market moves inside
- Five ways to aid stray kittens
- Former Corbin’s spot to feature new concept
- Gilberg gets summer internship at TGen
- Help the homeless, elderly this summer
- Kids can get in shape before school starts
- Kids get cookin’ for their folks
- Local seniors named BOV Flower Girls
- Local woman named ‘Mom Entrepreneur’ of Year
- Pet of the Month: Basset mix is a happy pup
- Red Cross moves to new location
- Resident celebrates 80th birthday with a skydive
- Safeway collects donations for AHS
- School district increases tax
- Treating injuries out on the trail
- Two locals earn degrees in New Orleans
- Visually impaired teens hike the Grand Canyon
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August 2015
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- AHS seeks crafters for ‘kitty cozies’
- Annual pledge drive features furry friends
- Blake attends health summit
- Central HS class of ’75 holds 40-year reunion
- Circle the City holds open tours
- City plans to expand bag recycling program
- Computer science program expands
- Documentary looks at reptile rescues
- Donate your shoes, handbags to Flo’s
- Faith and finances combined together
- Federal official visits child care center
- Free spay, neuter surgeries for cats
- HOV receives Medicare grant
- Institute offers ‘Dinner with Churchill’
- Keep pets away from toxic toads
- Local nonprofit seeks kids book manuscripts
- Local singers sought for performing groups
- Local youth attend tribal event in D.C.
- Locals graduate, make Dean’s List
- Low-cost spay/neuter surgeries for pits
- Murals donated to variety of families
- PCDS speech teams finish great season
- Pet of the Month: A cat tale of spirit, survival
- Stoneman named White House intern
- Website offers tips for monsoon prep
- Where is the great Arizona novel?
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September 2015
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- Be a local hero, donate blood
- Ben’s Bells opens studio downtown
- Chile Pepper Festival heats up downtown
- Fall cooking classes at Classy Kitchen
- Get a job at the botanical garden
- Historical society hosts fall opening meeting
- Home Fur Good uses grant for adoptions
- Learn how to rescue pets from emergencies
- Learn more about Navajo Codetalkers
- Local resident touts the business of barbering
- Local youth is a Kohl’s Cares winner
- Local youth named a national ‘ambassador’
- Madison campaign gets boost from Realtors
- MCACC reduces fees for dogs, cats
- Merkaz Ha-Iyr moves to new home
- Mulligan does internship in Budapest, Hungary
- Parade entries sought for Oct. 10 event
- Pet facility to celebrate grand opening
- Pet of the Month: Mature Border Collie still has lots of energy
- Religious school adds classes for fall
- Shoe shopping event aids Florence Crittenton
- Smallwood makes the Dean’s List
- Student receives a ‘dorm room’ shower
- VFW Post hosts two essay contests
- Volunteer tutors sought for program
- Workshop helps find affordable housing
Dining
- Burgers, brews event benefits AZ Search Dogs
- Coffee, wine, and now dinner at Urban Beans
- Cooking classes offer health, flavor, fun
- Fall Restaurant Week returns Sept. 18-27
- Irish center hosts Fall Tea Party
- The Refuge partners with other charities
- Ticoz offers new menu, bar items
- Urban Ale Trail returns on Sept. 12
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October 2015
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- ATHENA finalists honored at lunch
- Build relationship between business and education
- Hospital employees donate school supplies
- Humana hosts drive to aid soldiers overseas
- MCC partners with Kaplan University
- New boutique helps make a home special
- Russell joins SBA business center
- School district seeks local vendors
- Taking the hassle out of hobbying
- The Clotherie updates website, clothing labels
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- ‘Ghostly Stories’ with Marshall Shore
- Beth El hosts cooking, art events
- Church hosts pet blessings
- Dog events abound during October
- Exhibit and events mark Irish uprising
- Free concerts at visitor center
- HALO receives grant from pet foundation
- Help with navigating Phoenix City Hall
- Holidays Festivals & Events
- Kodi’s celebrates with in-store party
- Local man honored for decades of service
- Mini grants available for neighborhoods
- New genealogy center opens
- New interactive tool helps find lost pets
- New programs ease pets into new homes
- New series looks at retirement planning
- Nonprofits join to host Pittie Palooza
- Pet of the Month: Sacha survived cancer, needs a second chance
- Phoenix Superstar Twirlers win again
- School districts seek more funding
- Shoe sales a financial jump for youth center
- Sunset Palettes returns to Pointe
Dining
- ‘Winemaker Dinners’ return to Biltmore
- Bike-friendly eatery offers hearty menu
- Chiles spice things up at Z’Tejas
- Former auto shop now a wine, beer, coffee bar
- Jazz & jambalaya pair at Southern Rail
- Lots to celebrate at TEXAZ Grill
- MAD Greens lets you customize your salads
- Okra offers southern fare with Italian hints
- Urban Cookies has anniversary specials
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November 2015
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- Authors’ Day held at visitor center
- Blessing of Animals at Franciscan center
- Doggie Street Festival at Indian School park
- Get a pet photo with Santa
- Grooming shop makes pets, parents happy
- Hike with your pup at Dreamy Draw Park
- Local curator marks anniversary in style
- Local women honored by Girls Scouts-AZ
- Pet of the Month: Friendly Plott Hound needs loving family
- Smelly Dog offers deal to mark birthday
- The Rubber Band entertains for charity
- Vet celebrates 20 years in North Central
- Veterans recognized with several events, free stuff
- Ways to help this holiday season
Dining
- All-you-can-eat chili at TEXAZ Grill
- All-you-can-eat shrimp at Half Moon
- Fall pancakes sweeten breakfast at Scramble
- Pay pennies for drinks, share a nosh board
- Pizza Festival set for downtown
- Pre-, post-Turkey Day specials at Ticoz
- Sauce opens new location in uptown
- When meals become a learning experience
- Wine Bible author visits with two events
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December 2015
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- Advocates needed to assist seniors
- Aldersgate resumes services at new site
- Area coordinators sought for ASSE
- Become a tax prep volunteer for seniors
- Book looks at stories of name dedications
- Cat behaviorists help with issues
- Christmas service for the bereaved
- Class benefits animals with medical issues
- Exchange program deadline is Dec. 18
- Family fun craft workshops at JFG
- Grant funds additional bike safety initiatives
- Holiday hikes feature Santa, sing-a-long
- Local veterans serve needs of at-risk youth
- Local woman aids others with fair-trade clothing
- Local youth honored for acts of kindness
- Military families board pets for free
- Pet of the Month: Affectionate Baxter is ready to be loved
- Phoenix Rotary 100 honors Justice O’Connor
- Stanton honored for philanthropy
- Two locals graduate from Salt Lake college
- Two projects planned near 12th St., Missouri
- Wolcott named new Justice of the Peace
- ‘Scrapbook’ remembers attack on Pearl Harbor
