Great food, wellness booths, Karate demonstrations, silent auction, and art activities can all be found at the Healthier You Expo. It is not often you can find an event that caters to a whole family. The Homestead in DC Ranch is opening its doors May 10, 2008 from 10am until 2pm to welcome this terrific social event. Visions of Hope, inc. host their 8th event in DC Ranch along with the support of local sponsors. The admission for interactive activities and promoting wellness is only $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children.
In its inaugural year the Phoenix Celebrity Classic is mixing Hollywood, politics, sports, and local residents for their premiere Phoenix golf tournament. Dan Quayle, Cheech Marin, Jerry Rice, and Donovan Bailey are among the celebrities that will be featured at Lookout Mountain Golf Club at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort from May 7-10, 2008.
By now you've probably heard about the new contemporary Robatayaki Japanese restaurant called Roka Akor . It recently opened on Scottsdale Rd., just north of Indian Bend in the new Artesia development. Like its award winning London counterpart, Roka Akor Scottsdale is a combination of thoughtful design and Robatayaki Japanese cuisine under one roof.
While Roka London is frequently visited by movie star Brad Pitt, the new Scottsdale location was visited this week by local Suns point guard Steve Nash.
Thirteen years ago The Outback Safari Co . set out to elevate and perfect the existing standards found in the off-road touring market; insisting on only the best in equipment, guest service, safety and enjoyable recreation. Needless to say the challenge for such improvements has been met with enthusiasm and success tenfold. The Outback Safari Co. operates H1 Hummer and ATV tours in the Tonto National Forest and Four Peaks area. They can accommodate Hummer tour groups up to 300+ people and ATV tours up to 30+. Additional services include cowboy cookouts and star gazing tours.
Want to join the QuackPack? For 20 years Lucky Ducky Derby has successfully provided non-profit organizations with effective fundraising and this year, to top it off, there is an expected 40,000 rubber ducks all racing for the cause. On May 17, 2008 the SRP canal at Scottsdale Waterfront will get this race started with first place receiving the grand prize, a 2008 Ford Focus, donated by Sanderson Ford .
Scottsdale, Arizona is the first city in the country to experience the Idle Incorporated free luxury ride service. That's right, FREE! A Chandler based company is shuttling customers free of charge to Scottsdale's best restaurants, golf courses, and spas. Who covers the cost? A growing list of local luxury businesses such as JW Marriott Desert Ridge, Camelback Inn, Par Exsolance Salon and Day Spa, Mastro's Steakhouse, and Fleming's Prime Steakhouse have partnered with Idle Inc to make it happen.
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Scottsdale mulls water firm action, food tax cut
Source: EastValleyTribune.com / Received: 05/11/08 02:30:01 AM
Scottsdale officials could earmark $10 million in next year’s budget to “send a message” to Arizona American Water Co. that the city is serious about confronting the private utility over two recent drinking water contamination scares.
Scottsdale briefs
Source: EastValleyTribune.com / Received: 05/11/08 12:30:02 AM
Tour downtown with City Council members
Residents are invited to join the Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau and Scottsdale City Council members Thursday for a free tour of downtown Scottsdale to learn about the role tourism plays in the community.
Theater lovers board Scottsdale trolley
Source: EastValleyTribune.com / Received: 05/11/08 12:00:02 AM
Dozens of East Valley residents and visitors got more than just a ride when they boarded a red trolley in downtown Scottsdale on Saturday. They were treated to a free, three-act play.
SLIDESHOW: See more photos from the trolley
Homebuilders back off on trust land reform
Source: AZCentral.com / Received: 05/10/08 12:00:07 AM
Arizona home builders, who have repeatedly given the death blow to conservation efforts, have agreed to let a state trust land reform initiative move forward without a fight.
Raindrops fall across Valley
Source: AZCentral.com / Received: 05/10/08 12:00:07 AM
Were those raindrops that fell in parts of the Valley Friday? Yep. While not enough to water even a leaf, it was welcomed. It has been nearly three months since the Valley last had rain.
Momma shares a favorite Italian dessert
Source: AZCentral.com / Received: 05/10/08 12:00:06 AM
Mama D'Atri shares one of her favorite Italian desserts, Almond Torte. Happy, Happy Mother's Day!
Free concerts to resume at Railroad Park
Source: AZCentral.com / Received: 05/10/08 12:00:06 AM
Rising daytime temperatures and cool evening breezes means it's time for residents to grab their lawn chairs and blankets and head to McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park.
W Scottsdale hotel's opening delayed again
Source: EastValleyTribune.com / Received: 05/09/08 10:30:02 PM
The long-awaited W Scottsdale is pegged for a June 30 debut, according to the official Web site. But Katie Brashear, the hip hotel’s marketing director, pegs the opening date as a generic “summer 2008.” So more delays may be in the cards.
Fashion designer spins ideas nonstop
Source: EastValleyTribune.com / Received: 05/09/08 09:30:01 PM
Galina Mihaleva wasn't supposed to be here. Not "here on Earth" here, but here in a Marshall Way arts district boutique dressed wall to wall with couture garments. This inviting, loft-style space wasn't supposed to bear her name on its window.
SLIDESHOW: See Galina Mihaleva and some of her designs
Scarpsdale: Advice and consent
Source: EastValleyTribune.com / Received: 05/09/08 07:45:02 PM
Scottsdale Mayor Mary Manross left me a phone message Friday morning (May 9) before I arrived at the office regarding the day’s column on whether her re-election chances are possibly jeopardized by what I saw are her lapses in public accountability.
Homebuilders back off on trust land reform
Source: AZCentral.com / Received: 05/09/08 06:30:05 PM
Arizona home builders, who have repeatedly given the death blow to conservation efforts, have agreed to let a state trust land reform initiative move forward without a fight.
Former Chaparral teacher pleads guilty
Source: EastValleyTribune.com / Received: 05/09/08 05:30:01 PM
A former Scottsdale Chaparral High School science teacher has pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual conduct with a minor for a sexual relationship he had with a female former student in the early 1980s.
Scottsdale venue gets $14M makeover
Source: EastValleyTribune.com / Received: 05/09/08 05:15:02 PM
The Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ long awaited makeover is underway.
Ex- teacher pleads guilty to sex with minor
Source: AZCentral.com / Received: 05/09/08 04:30:06 PM
A now 60-year-old former teacher at Scottsdale's Chaparral High School, pleaded guilty Friday to three counts of sexual conduct with a 16-year-old student more than 20 years ago.
