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Elevation Chandler Can Finally Move Forward

05/10/2012
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Good news Chandler and East Valley residents!  The partially constructed building south of the Chandler Fashion Center, known as Elevation Chandler, has finally had it ownership settled by the courts.  That means that owners can start looking for a buyer.  My guess is that once it is sold, the new owners will have to...

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National Public Gardens Day – May 11

05/03/2012
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National Public Gardens Day – May 11

National Public Gardens Day is May 11, 2012.  You can get free admission to the Desert Botanical Garden and the Spring Buttefly Exhibit with a coupon in the Better Homes & Gardens Magazine issue available May 1 or download coupon.  The Garden is open from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m..  The Butterfly Pavilion is...

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Seen at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve

04/02/2012
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There are a lot of birds visiting and living at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve.  We enjoyed a walk through the preserve on March 30 and saw quite a variety of birds.  Here is what we saw:  Anna’s Hummingbird, Black-chinned Hummingbird, Greater Egret, Snowy Egret, American Coot, Canada Goose, Mallard, White-crowned Sparrow, Curve-billed Thrasher, Neotropic...

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SRP Customers can get free CFL Lightbulbs

03/08/2012
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This information is from an email sent out by SRP and is also available on their website. Using CFLs in your home can save you energy and money. Now, SRP customers can get six of them for free. Just complete the online form and a six-pack of CFLs will be shipped to you at...

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Holiday Lights 2011 – Where to See Them

12/06/2011
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If you enjoy looking at holiday lights and displays, then this map is for you. Courtesy of the Arizona Republic – Holiday Lights Map. The entire Phoenix area is included on the map. You can zoom in on your city or area to locate neighbors with a holiday lights display in your area. Consider...

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Maricopa County celebrating centennial with hiking challenge

11/02/2011
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There are some great county parks in the Phoenix area.  Maricopa County is celebrating the Centennial with a 100 miles hiking challenge in their parks.  Hike 100 miles by Jan. 30 in at least three of the parks to participate.    Click on the link below to read an article from the Arizona Republic about...

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Holiday Lights 2010 – Where to See Them

12/02/2010
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If you enjoy looking at holiday lights and displays, then this map is for you.  Courtesy of the Arizona Republic – Holiday Lights Map.   The entire Phoenix area is included on the map.  You can zoom in on your city or area to locate neighbors with a holiday lights display in your area. Consider...

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Get Savings on Purchases of CFL Light Bulbs

11/05/2010
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Get Savings on Purchases of CFL Light Bulbs

SRP is offering discounts with a variety of different merchants for purchases of CFL bulbs.  Merchants include:  Costo, Lowe’s, Walmart, Home Depot, and Sam’s Club.  – SRP CFL Discounts APS also offers discount programs – APS CFL Discounts.    They also have a  CFL light bulb Savings Calculator which allows you to calculate savings by room...

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Chandler, AZ – Free & Low Cost Things to Do

08/13/2010
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There are lots of free and low costs things to do in Chandler, Arizona including free concerts, parks, and more.  Here are ten of our favorites: 1.  Chandler Public Libraries - There is a main library downtown and three branches.  The libraries offer free computer access to the public as well as reading areas for current...

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Phoenix Area – Things to Do in February

01/29/2010
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Feng Shui for Real Estate Workshop, Scottsdale - February 13 from 10:00 am to 2:00pm at Scottsdale Home and Garden Expo Center 13802 North Scottsdale Road.  Scottsdale, AZ  85254.  Sellers – get the Feng Shui perspective on how to make your home more attractive to potential buyers. The VNSA Used Book Sale, Phoenix - February...

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