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FOX 10 and weathercaster Dave Munsey started the Valley’s first drowning prevention program more than 26 years ago in response to the alarming number of children who drown each summer.
“Just You Watch your Kids Around Water” has saved thousands of lives – and it’s all about awareness. During each and every of Dave Munsey’s weathercasts, he says, “just you watch your kids around water” to keep drowning prevention at the forefront of everyone’s mind.
FOX 10 also makes fun water-safety coloring books for children and sponsors an awareness campaign and every summer talking to parents about the importance of always – ALWAYS – keeping an eye on children as you play around water. And the program has been very successful; in 2006, the Valley celebrated the first summer season without a drowning!
Keep coming back for water-safety events created by FOX 10.
Donation Drive
Two Valley organizations need your help serving the needs of the homeless population currently affected by extreme heat conditions. In high temperatures such as those this week and last week, homeless shelters overflow, overnight temperatures give no respite and resources are strained. These supplies are needed urgently as temperatures continue to rise. Start a donation drive with your family or co-workers today and make a difference!
Central Arizona Shelter Services
-Clothing
-Hygiene items
-Bottled water
-Wheel chairs
See full wish list..
Deliver to 230 S. 12th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Contact: Greg Boone 602-256-6945 x3008, gboone@cass-az.org
Phoenix Rescue Mission
-Bottled water
-Baseball caps
-Sun block (small tear packets or travel sizes with high spf)
Donate individual items OR create Rescue Relief Packs
Deliver to 1468 N. 26th Avenue, Phx, AZ 85009
Contact: Ann Margherita 602-346-3330.
11th Annual Homeward Bound Diaper Drive
November 15, 2009 - January 31, 2010
The 11th Annual Homeward Bound Diaper Drive is being held November 15 - January 31 in order to assist families with the purchases of necessary items, like diapers and baby wipes. The Annual Baby Diaper Drive helps families served by Homeward Bound, which assists homeless and domestic violence families with children throughout Maricopa County. Most of the families served can't cover the essentials of diapers, wipes, baby formula and more. For more information or to participate, please contact Jennifer at (602) 524-8557 or e-mail info@prime-3.com.
Grand Opening With A Cause!
November 19, 2009
Plan Ahead Events of Scottsdale, a full-service event management and marketing company, will hold its grand opening on Thursday, November 19, 2009 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM at the Mondrian Hotel to benefit The Real Gift Foundation (TRGF). The event will raise money for TRGF through a suggested donation of $25 per ticket and a silent auction. Plan Ahead Events of Scottsdale is teaming up with TRGF to make this a Grand Opening With A Cause! TRGF is dedicated to providing the necessary aid and assistance to, and for, children of homeless families so that they may better handle the challenges their lives bring and to give them the ability to face the future with hope, anticipation and optimism. TRGF is committed to impacting the lives of the over 15,000 homeless children attending schools in Maricopa County in direct, positive and meaningful ways. Each holiday season, TRGF provides thousands of homeless children and their families with Thanksgiving meals and holiday gifts. Last year, TRGF fed over 21,000 people a Thanksgiving feast including turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans and more. Through partnerships with local businesses, TRGF is able to feed a family of 6 for just $25. This year, with the homeless population in Arizona increasing by 25%, the need for these meals is greater than ever. TRGF must raise nearly $100,000 to fulfill every request. TRGF will have representatives in attendance at the event to answer questions and accept donations to support the Thanksgiving program. For more information on the Grand Opening with a Cause, please visit www.paescottsdale-events.com or call 480-888-9050. Plan Ahead Events requests that attendees please RSVP by Nov. 15 to 480-888-9050.
Holiday Wine Soirée
November 20, 2009
Tis the season for sharing, celebrating, caring and giving. Due to the economic crisis and growing unemployment rate in the state, more Arizona families are depending on the St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance this holiday season. In fact, the demand for food is up 50 percent from last year. To help St. Mary’s Food Bank and the families who rely on its services, the Valley of the Sun Active 20 – 30 Club is hosting a Holiday Wine Soireé at Press Coffee located at CityCenter of CityNorth on Friday November 20th from 7 – 10 PM. Proceeds from the event will go to St. Mary’s Food Bank. Guests will have the chance to sample wine from four companies and beer from one company, enjoy a variety of appetizers and live music. Guests will also have the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for the chance to win any of the following four gifts – a golf package, a romantic dinner for two, a day at the spa or an assorted basked of spirits. The cost is $20 at the door and it is open to the public.
9th Annual Mountain Campus Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair
November 20 - 21, 2009
Go holiday shopping while helping your community at the same time! The 9th Annual Mountain Campus Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair benefiting United Way of Northern Arizona will be November 20th & 21st at the Du Bois Center – NAU South Campus. Admission is $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for students. Children under 12 are free. All admission fees and space rentals go to United Way of Northern Arizona. The Fair runs from 11am – 7 pm on Friday and from 9 am – 4 pm on Saturday. Parking is free. The Mountain Campus Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair features live music, face-painting, a juried arts & crafts show and more than 85 booths brimming with tidings of joy made by local and regional artists. 2010 calendars will be available, courtesy of the Arizona Daily Sun, for only $2.00. Even Santa will be dropping by on Saturday afternoon! Not only will you be checking things off your holiday shopping list, you’ll be helping United Way of Northern Arizona improve lives in our community. United Way of Northern Arizona advances the common good by supporting programs that focus on areas of Education, Income, and Health - areas we believe to be the building blocks for a good life. It takes everyone in the community working together to create a brighter future. For more information regarding United Way of Northern Arizona call 928-773-9813.
2nd Annual St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance Benefit Concert
November 21, 2009
Saturday, November 21st, 2009 (Also known as "Super Saturday" for St. Mary's.)
Time: Doors open at 6:00 p.m. - concert starts at 6:30pm.
Location: 5902 West Cactus Road in Glendale, Arizona.
Admission: $5.00 cash donation or three non-perishable food items.
BOS Music & Productions, LLC to host 2nd Annual Benefit Concert for St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance of Arizona. All proceeds from concert admission will be donated to St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance of Arizona. St. Mary's serves thirteen (13) of the fifteen (15) counties in Arizona. Volunteers donated more than 300,000 hours last year so the food banks could distribute enough food for 300,000 meals a DAY! Since our event last year, the overall demand on the food bank has increased by 70%. A gift of even $1.00 can provide seven (7) meals to those who are in need. And in this economy, you might just be helping a neighbor, a co-worker or even a friend. What a great cause to contribute to! For more information: www.mycustommusic.com/concert.html
50th Annual Phoenix Heart Ball
November 21, 2009
The 50th Annual Phoenix Heart Ball, benefiting the American Heart Association (AHA), is planned for Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 6 p.m., at The Phoenician Resort. This black-tie soiree includes a cocktail reception, dinner and a night of dancing to the ultimate cover band, The Zippers. The Phoenix Heart Ball is one of the Valley's most prestigious events, and is consistently among the top five American Heart Association galas in the nation. Last year's efforts netted over $2.4 million dollars, of which go towards AHA's ongoing commitment to research, including specific awards and grants for innovative cardiovascular and stroke studies. Some of the dollars raised from the 2009 Heart Ball will also help fund the Halle Heart Children's Museum, a state-of-the-art, interactive cardiovascular museum that encourages heart-healthy living and promotes an understanding of the science behind the heart. More information is available at www.PhoenixHeartBall.org.
2nd Annual Links for Logan Golf Tournament
November 21, 2009
The 2nd annual Links for Logan Golf Tournament is taking place on Saturday Nov. 21 at Legend at Arrowhead to benefit March of Dimes Stillbirth Research. A March of Dimes representative will be attending. Sponsor a hole or send a donation and a receipt will be issued from March of Dimes as a charitable contribution. Email kovoloco@frontiernet.net for detail or call 928-453-5250.
13th Annual Celebrity Martini Casino Night
November 21, 2009
On Saturday, November 21st from 6 - 9 p.m., The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® will be hosting their 13th Annual Celebrity Martini Casino Night at Devil's Martini North. Featuring teams of local celebrities as they perform the art of mixing up their favorite martinis, "Cocktail" style, guests are invited to taste, judge and vote with their pocketbooks to determine which celebrity team will win. Current celebrities include: Seth Joyner (Philadelphia Eagles), Scott Peters (Cardinals), Nick Lowery (KC Chiefs), Jeremy Roenick (Phoenix Coyotes) and many more. Festivities will also include both a live and silent auction along with casino gaming from Dream Dealers, exceptional food, entertainment and dancing. For more information or to order tickets ($75/person or $125/couple in advance and $90 at the door) visit www.celebritymartini.com, or contact The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at (602) 567-7605.
Give Thanks. Walk
November 21, 2009
On Saturday, November 21, St. Jude supporters in the Phoenix, AZ community will join together to participate in the Give thanks. Walk. to raise money for the children of St. Jude Children's Hospital. By walking in the 5K event, we can help the doctors and researchers at St. Jude find lifesaving cures for desperately ill children in communities everywhere. By walking, we can bring hope to the patients and families that walk through the doors of St. Jude everyday in search of a cure.
Location: Paradise Valley Mall, 4568 E Cactus Rd., Phoenix AZ 85032
Registration Starts: 6:00 AM, Walk Starts: 7:15 AM
The walk will take place inside and registration will take place at the Food Court. Please enter by the parking garage between Dillard's and Costco. Registration for this family-friendly event is FREE. To register and for more information, please visit www.mygivethankswalk.org/nitalia.
“The Nutcracker”;
November 27 - 29, 2009
Ballet and Friends, a non-profit organization is announcing its 3rd annual production of Peter IIych Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” November 27th, 28th, and 29th, 2009 at the Herberger Theatre. A portion of the proceeds from the shows go to benefit the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program. For additional information on showtimes and to purchase tickets, please visit www.herbergertheater.org/peter_iiyich_tchaikovsky%E2%80%99s_the_nutcracker To find out more information on the Ballet and Friends organization, please visit www.balletandfriends.org.
Valley Impact Luncheon
December 3, 2009
The Junior League of Phoenix will host the first annual Valley Impact Luncheon on December 3rd at the Camelback Inn Resort and Spa with a keynote presentation by Allison DuBois, a medium and author who has worked to promote the welfare of Arizona children. The luncheon will begin at 10:30 AM with a silent auction featuring jewelry, vacation getaways and a dinner with Allison DuBois with the luncheon starting at 12 PM. Proceeds raised from the event will help The Junior League of Phoenix address the urgent need for early childhood education in the Valley through literacy programming and pre-K program development. Purchase tickets for $125 each by visiting www.jlp.org/VILuncheon
Leandro’s Brazilian Bash
December 3, 2009
On Thursday, December 3 from 7 - 9 p.m., Phoenix Suns' Leandro Barbosa will be hosting Leandro's Brazilian Bash at Maria Maria Restaurant in Tempe Marketplace, where he and other Phoenix Suns players will be celebrating with a night of Brazilian entertainment, including music, dancing, drinks, dinner and a silent auction. Valley residents are invited to join in the festivities in order to give back to a great cause, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Society's Desert Mountain States Chapter, in honor of Leandro's mother Ivete Barbosa who passed away on November 14, 2008 of complications from Lymphoma. Tickets are $100 per person or $175 per couple and can be purchased at www.tiny.cc/leandro.
Phoenix Out of the Darkness Community Walk
December 5, 2009
The Phoenix Out of the Darkness Community Walk is a fundraising walk to benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The Phoenix Out of the Darkness Community Walk will take place on December 5th at Kiwanis Park in Tempe on the South Soccer Fields. Walker registration begins at 8:30 AM and the walkers will start at 10 AM. There are 100 Out of the Darkness Community Walks taking place throughout the U.S. this fall. Nationally, more than 35,000 walkers are expected to participate. Last year, more than 150 walks brought together 30,000 participants and raised more than $3 million. Proceeds will fund research, education and support programs both locally and nationally. It is estimated that each year, nearly 1 million Americans make a suicide attempt, more than 32,000 die by suicide, and more than 20 million suffer from depression. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among teens and young adults and the second leading cause of death for college students. Additionally, older Americans over the age of 65 account for 20 percent of all suicide deaths. For additional information and to register, visit www.outofthedarkness.org.
55th Annual Candlelight Capers
December 12, 2009
Banner Good Samaritan and Banner Health Foundation are preparing to present the 55th annual Candlelight Capers Ball. This premier black-tie gala is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, and will be held at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa. The Laura Dreier Breast Center at Banner Good Samaritan has been named the 2009 beneficiary. Proceeds raised will help fund the Center’s ongoing enhancement of early breast cancer detection, diagnosis and treatment. Ultimately, monies raised at the 2009 Candlelight Capers will support the Laura Dreier Breast Center in its mission to make a difference in the lives of those affected by breast cancer. For ticket and sponsorship information, please call (602) 747-7233 or e-mail kimberly.carkhuff@bannerhealth.com.
62nd Annual Arizona National Livestock Show
December 29-31, 2009
The 62nd Annual Arizona National Livestock Show, Inc is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting youth and educating the public about the importance of agriculture and livestock through the presentation of a premier livestock show. The event includes livestock shows and sales, Cowboy Classics Western Art & Gear Show, Working Ranch Horse Competition, Chuck Wagon Cook-off, tractor pull, Farm Experience interactive area for children and much more. The event takes place December 29-31, 2009 at the Arizona State Fairgrounds, located at 1826 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix. Admission is $10 per car.
Handbags for Hope Luncheon
February 18, 2010
Please join us for a delightful afternoon filled with classy bags for a great cause. Guests will be treated to a handbag fashion show featuring all of the latest trends as well as timeless classics. The silent auction will showcase fabulous bags donated by designers and local stores. Bid on your favorites while enjoying delectable fare and supporting the mission of St. Jude to find cures for children with cancer through research and treatment. Handbags for Hope Luncheon takes place on February 18, 2010 at The Country Club at DC Ranch (9290 E. Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255). Registration and the silent auctions begin at 10 AM with the program and live auction beginning at 11:30 AM. Tickets cost $125 per person. Tickets can be purchased by going to www.stjude.org/scottsdale, calling (602) 385-0480, or e-mailing heather.weber@stjude.org. Whether or not you take home a new bag, you will certainly provide hope to the kids of St. Jude.
17th Annual Beach Ball
March 6, 2010
On Saturday, March 6, 2010 Phoenix Children’s Hospital will be hosting the 17th Annual Beach Ball at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge. This Hampton’s style white themed soiree will include cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a silent and live auction, dinner and dancing with all proceeds benefiting the Children’s Neuroscience Institute at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. For more information or to purchase tickets ($500 per person) call 602-546-5024 or visit www.pchbeachball.com.
Helping Those Who Helps Other Golf Tournament
April 24, 2010
Cops Against Myeloma Foundation (CAM) is sponsoring its first annual “Helping those who help others” golf tournament. The event is being held at the Wigwam Golf Resort and Spa in Litchfield Park on the gold course on April 24, 2010. Sign in starts at 6:30 AM and tournament is a four person scramble shotgun start at 7:30 AM. The cost of the tournament is $125.00 per golfer. Your fees cover green fees, range balls, cart, goodie bags and a great lunch buffet. Cops Against Myeloma Foundation is a non-profit charity that supports Arizona Police Officers that have been diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma. The foundation was started in October of 2008, when the founder, an Arizona Deputy Sheriff was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma. For more information on Cops Against Myeloma Foundation: www.copsagainstmyeloma.com.
