CITYSunTimes | Community News For Scottsdale & The Greater Northeast Valley
Community News for Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Northeast Phoenix, Carefree, Cave Creek and surrounding areas.
From peaches in Willcox to Tucson tequila, from south of the border salsa to Sonoita wines, August is chock full of fun food fests for the whole family. So beat the heat and the crowded city and head out of town for that last bit of summer vacation. Here is the tasty lowdown. August 4-5: Annual Harvest […]
Studies show half of visits to an emergency room are for non-emergencies, but to those patients, a minor illness or injury still requires urgent care, according to Mufid Khoury, MD, (pictured) medical director at Scottsdale Healthcare Urgent Care Plus. The idea behind Urgent Care Plus is to offer convenient and cost-effective medical care for minor […]
By Kathryn M. Miller – Fresh food, grown by local farmers, brought to a neighborhood gathering place near you. One of the oldest forms of direct marketing by small farmers, farmers’ markets offer not only the opportunity to buy fresh food and locally made goods, but they give shoppers a chance to meet the people […]
Ready with traffic and pedestrian improvements By Curtis Riggs – Town Council members in both Cave Creek and Carefree are optimistic about a vibrant tourist season this fall to next year based on upswings in the local economy and recent pedestrian and traffic improvements. Longtime Cave Creek Town Councilman Tom McGuire credits the addition of […]
August has everything under this sun for the community at Desert Foothills Library – from movies and mysteries to learning how to organize, gain financial security, get healthy and more. Here are a few highlights this month: Desert Foothills Library Independent Film Festival 2012. Enjoy a selection of multiple award-winners from independent film festivals around […]
Parents hold the keys to safer summer driving By Katherine Koenig – Summer driving season holds the 100 deadliest days for teen drivers and passengers. The period of time between Memorial and Labor Day continues to be the most dangerous time of the year, according to Tire Rack Street Survival,a non-profit teen driving education program. […]
Offered through Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau Leisure visitors and meetings groups often look for ways to give back to the local community while they’re visiting. It’s known as “voluntourism.” The Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau has partnered with eight local organizations to promote volunteer activities that range from an hour to a full day. […]
Do you know a person or business that makes Scottsdale a great place to live, work and play? Applications for the Scottsdale Chamber’s Sterling Awards are being accepted now through August 24 at 4pm. For details, visit http://www.scottsdalechamber.org.
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