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Rock n Rail Party
In celebration of progress on the Light Rail, Metro and partners are hosting a party on Wednesday, April 30th from 11:30 AM to 1 PM. Join Mayor Phil Gordon and other dignitaries for food, music and fun with performances by Axe Capoeira. Free food samples – Free Raffle with prizes including Free Airline Tickets, a… Read more
Into Beads?
A big trade show coming up at the Phoenix Convention Center. Design, learn, shop, learn, be inspired. May 1st through 4th – Info online
Friends of Transit Tuesday Finale
After nearly a year of lunches, mixers and prizes, Friends of Transit Tuesdays are coming to an end. Over 3,000 people attended our events, and over 1,100 entered into our prize drawings. Together, we have helped the businesses along the light rail route get through the tough times during construction. Thanks to all of you… Read more
3 units available at the Stadium Lofts
With features like high ceilings, exposed ductwork, hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, secured parking and a great Warehouse District location, you might want to consider checking out the Stadium Lofts. If you are a D-Backs fan or work downtown, walk to games, future light rail, restaurants, etc all in 5 minutes from home. There are… Read more
Diabetes Expo
April 26. Everything you need to know about diabetes and healthy living under one roof. Phoenix Convention Center South Halls D-E, 8:30am-3pm. Free and open to the public. For information, call 602 861 4731 or visit www.diabetes.org
Zero Down ($0 Down) FHA Loans Still Plentiful in Phoenix
Zero Down Loans (Yes, $0 Down) are still happening in the Phoenix area for owner occupied purchases, up to $365,000 sales price. Due to the repeated requests for information on this topic, I will provide a Re-Print of the March’s FHA 0 Down Ameridream Article. Next week we will follow up with an article on How… Read more
Friends of the Phoenix Public Library Book Sale
A non-profit that supports the Phoenix Public Library will host its annual book sale this weekend. The funds are used to support library programs not funded by the city of Phoenix. Friends of the Phoenix Public Library is hosting the event at its warehouse, 1330 North 29th Drive, and online. Complete details
Hotel Monroe to open in October 2008
The renovation on the 1931 Professional Building, former home of Valley National Bank in Downtown Phoenix must be moving along at breakneck speed as the Hotel Manager, Todd Iacono told Arizona Republic reporter Jahna Berry that the Hotel would be open in October. A $100 million renovation will restore the vintage lobby and will create… Read more
Conference to focus on reducing health disparities of minorities
In its ongoing efforts to reduce health disparities among racial and ethnic minorities, the Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center is gearing up for its sixth-annual research conference on Friday, April 25th in downtown Phoenix. The free conference runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Arizona Club atop Chase Tower. The interdisciplinary center is part… Read more
IGNITE Phoenix April gathering
The Special Guest for the April meeting of IGNITE Phoenix will be Cyd West, Director of Research and Economic Partnerships for Maricopa Partnership for Arts and Culture (MPAC). The gathering will be at the Arcadia Farms at the Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N Central on Wednesday, April 30th, 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Cyd’s topic will… Read more
