JULY 10, 2013

chris wingerFoothills Community Foundation taps Chris Winger as new President and CEO

SCOTTSDALE – The Foothills Community Foundation (FCF), a 501(c)3 umbrella organization supporting six cultural, education and community outreach programs in Scottsdale, Cave Creek and Carefree, announced the appointment of Chris Winger as president and CEO, effective full-time today, July 1, 2013. 

JULY 10, 2013

Cactus Shadows High School senior Mackenzie Brown among 48 top Arizona students in UA science labs this summer

TUCSON – Mackenzie Brown, a senior at Cactus Shadows High School in Scottsdale, is one of 48 interns enrolled in a seven-week summer science program at the University of Arizona in Tucson. The KEYS (Keep Engaging Youth in Science) program began June 3, runs through July 19, and includes students from 24 high schools.

JULY 10, 2013

Desert Stages Theatre Presents Cult Classic The Rocky Horror Show

Fri., July 12 and continues through Sat., Aug., 10;  Tickets at DesertStages.org

SCOTTSDALE – Desert Stages Theatre presents cult classic The Rocky Horror Show, Fri., July 12 thru Sat., Aug., 10, beckoning fans to travel with newly engaged couple Brad and Janet as their day is turned upside down in a world of Transylvanians.

JULY 10, 2013

“Know Before You Go!”

Visitors encouraged knowing seasonal conditions before visiting the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests

SPRINGERVILLE – Monsoon season has arrived in Arizona’s high country.  “Know Before You Go!” Yearly monsoons are always anticipated as a ‘good thing.’ However, monsoons can be dangerous if you are not aware of the dangers they can bring without much warning!

JULY 10, 2013

Grants available to expand participation in hunting, fishing, shooting sports and trapping

PHOENIX – Local sportsmen’s groups can apply now for grant funding for programs that promote activities and events for hunter, angler, shooter and trapper recruitment and retention. The Arizona Game and Fish Department is offering $75,000 in grant funding this year.

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