Arizona Opera is working to expand and diversify audiences statewide through its dynamic NextGen initiative, including a robust array of education and community programs, as well as the Marion Roose Pullin Arizona Opera Studio.   These initiatives reflect the organization’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of opera artists, engaging younger audiences, and creating lifelong connections to ..read more

Local Auto Experts Emphasize the Importance of Pre-Purchase Inspections for Arizona Buyers Phoenix, AZ — As the price difference between new and used vehicles reaches an all-time high, the auto repair shop owners of the Network of Neighborhood Auto Repair Professionals (NARPRO) urge Arizona buyers to exercise caution and diligence before purchasing used cars. NARPRO, a ..read more

Girls Rule Foundation Will Launch After-School Program at High Schools Statewide   TEMPE, Ariz. – Girls Rule Foundation, the Arizona organization behind powerful programs designed to build confidence and leadership skills in high school-aged girls, has announced open registration for its latest program, the Arizona Impact Initiative. The Arizona Impact Initiative is available to the first 100 in-state ..read more

Macy’s at Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall is teaming up with the Pretty Precise Step Team, a nonprofit group that offers minority at-risk youth an opportunity to express themselves through the art of stepping and dance, for the 2nd Pretty Rich Culture Experience and Fashion Show. Scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 26, 2023, from 2-4 p.m. in ..read more

Week-long Car Wash to Raise Money for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona   PHOENIX (October 14, 2024) This year marks 17 years since the start of the annual Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona’s (BBBSAZ) car wash event hosted by Arizona’s Family Weather Anchor & Community Ambassador, Paul Horton.    The televised car wash ..read more

It won’t be long before holiday bells are ringing, and shoppers who get a jump start on the season have an added incentive with Scottsdale Fashion Square’s annual Shop It Forward program which launched Sunday, Oct. 15. The grassroots community program allows shoppers to double down on their giving by benefiting deserving local nonprofit organizations ..read more

SWHD’s Free Service Aligns with Surgeon General’s Call to Better Support Parents   (For Immediate Release – Sept 19, 2024)   PHOENIX – Southwest Human Development, Arizona’s largest nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development, will celebrate the fourth annual “Birth to Five Helpline Awareness Week,” September 30 through October 6, 2024.   This year’s observance comes on the heels of the ..read more

 The Foster Alliance, Arizona’s largest provider of essential resources for foster children, is excited to announce it has received several substantial grants this summer, bolstering its mission to ensure every foster child in the state thrives. The Arizona Lottery has generously awarded The Foster Alliance a $100,000 year-long partnership, while the Valley of the Sun ..read more

Celebrate National Sandwich Month this August. Miracle Mile Deli in Phoenix has delicious deals all month long on its most celebrated handhelds. As the state’s oldest delicatessen, Miracle Mile Deli is notorious for its lean and mouthwatering pastrami, selling more than 50,000 pounds of the perfectly steamed and sliced meat annually, not to mention iconic sandwiches like the “Straw” and ..read more

National Tequila Day is coming up on July 24! Join the celebration with these amazing tequila cocktails from top spots around the valley.   — Z’Tejas With over a dozen margaritas and even more tequila-based cocktails, Z’Tejas is the place to celebrate National Tequila Day! From 3 to 6 p.m., grab $6 house margaritas and ..read more