Posts Tagged ‘ Recreation ’

Phoenix Area – Things to Do in February

January 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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Free Admission – Phoenix Art Museum and Zoo

December 29, 2009
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Free Admission – Phoenix Art Museum and Zoo

If you have a Bank of America ATM, credit, or check card, you can get free admission to the Phoenix Art Museum or the Phoenix Zoo on the first full weekend of each month in 2010.  The first dates are Jan. 2 & 3.  You’ll need to present a photo ID and your Bank...
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Gilbert, Arizona

December 11, 2009
By patmonahan
Gilbert, Arizona

Gilbert used to be the town that was way out there. Past the highways, past the malls, past the paved roads. It was synonymous with ‘Day Trip’. Not today. Now you can get on the Superstition (US 60) or the 202 and get anywhere in Gilbert in minutes. Plus, you have the option of...
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Tempe, Arizona

November 22, 2009
By patmonahan
Tempe, Arizona

If you haven’t been to Tempe in the last 10 years, you haven’t been to Tempe, AZ at all. This Arizona city has added a lake, a major shopping area, changed it’s downtown image and added light rail. Tempe is a city of about 170,000 people and most of them come to work at...
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Chandler, Arizona

November 20, 2009
By patmonahan
Chandler, Arizona

Chandler is in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona. Almost 250,000 folks call it home and many more drive in to town to work at Intel, Bashas Grocery Stores, the Chandler Fashion Center and at numerous hi tech businesses along the ‘Silicon Desert’ tech coridor.  Although Chandler is not a heavy tourist destination, it is home to...
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Arizona State Parks in “imminent danger of complete collapse”

November 16, 2009
By patmonahan
Arizona State Parks in “imminent danger of complete collapse”

The Report On October 31st of this year, a task force put together by Governor Brewer published their final report on the state of Arizona state parks. If you use the state park system or you value the economic benefits a park system gives Arizona you will want to read this report. Already the...
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Ford Ironman Arizona

November 11, 2009
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On November 21 at Tempe Beach Park there will be pre-event activities including a 5k run and a 1 mile kids run.  There will also be participant registration and vendor booths.  The Triathlon will be begin at 6:45am on Sunday November 22.  The race officially ends at midnight.  Participants will be swimming 2.4 miles...
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Mesa Old West Days

October 1, 2009
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Mesa Old West Days

Downtown Mesa will once again be hosting an Old West Days.  The event will be held on November 7 and 8.  The event will include  gun fight reenactments, buffalo soldiers, 1800′s baseball team, music, food and more. For More Information – www.mesaoldwestdays.com
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Sights to See in Gilbert Arizona – Mars & Birds

May 21, 2009
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Sights to See in Gilbert Arizona – Mars & Birds

We enjoyed a visit to the Gilbert Water Park/Riparian Reserve near the corner of Greenfield and Guadalupe.  This is a great area if you enjoy birding but also for those who just enjoy a nice walk.  It is in Gilbert but you feel like you have gotten away to a park outside the Greater Phoenix...
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Free Pass to Phoenix Museums and Zoo

March 23, 2009
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A new program begins on April 1 at the Chandler, Glendale, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe libraries. Patrons will be able to check out a free Culture Pass at the circulation desk. The patron will then be given a voucher good for admission for up to four people which will be good for seven...
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