Phoenix Parks and Recreation Hosting Youth Sports Kick-Off Celebration

Theo nguồn tin trên mạng của phoenix.gov Sept. 30, 2013 Fit PHX Graphic for FeaturesParents and kids interested in youth sports can join a free day of play from 9 a.m. top 1 p.m. on Nov. 2 to celebrate the Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department’s expanded “Phoenix Plays” youth sports programs for kids ages 3 to 12. The free celebration, at the city’s Rose Mofford Sports Complex, 9833 N. 25th Ave., will offer free sports clinics, demonstrations and information booths on fitness and wellness, as well as games and prizes. The event is part of the city’s FitPHX initiative. “One of the most important things we can do for our kids is encourage them to become more active, which is why I helped create the FitPHX Program,” Councilman Daniel T. Valenzuela said. “Team sports like basketball and volleyball are a fun way for our young people to get fit and stay healthy, as well as learn about leadership and teamwork. I encourage everyone to join this year’s ‘Phoenix Plays’ celebration.” Age-specific sports clinics will offer families a chance to sample the department’s Phoenix Plays instructional sports programs and pick up a few pointers. There also will be a hands-on sample of our instructional sports clinics for kids ages 6 and under, which feature professional instructors experienced in teaching physical skills development to small children. The Nov. 2 event will feature clinics for all ages in volleyball, t-ball, basketball, soccer, flag football and pickleball. Families also can attend just to have some fun with games and inflatable bouncers. Families also can watch demonstrations featuring older kids with more developed skills. All attendees will get a voucher allowing them to sign up early for the winter/spring season, which begins in January. More information on the department’s youth sports is available online at the Parks and Recreation Department website in the Sports section or by calling 602-534-9440. Thousands of kids have used the Parks and Recreation Department’s Phoenix Plays youth sports programs to get active and develop their physical skills and abilities. The philosophy of Phoenix Plays youth sports is simple: every child plays, regardless of experience, so every player has the opportunity to develop, have fun and learn about fair play, fundamentals, and sportsmanship. Phoenix Plays sports programs also benefit from the professional organization of skilled department recreation staff with decades of combined youth program experience. With the largest collection of city parks and athletic fields in the Valley, participants in Phoenix Plays also always are assured of having the space they need to practice, play and develop. The department’s expanded youth sports programs are now available at 17 park and community center locations through Phoenix in sports that include soccer, t-ball/coach pitch baseball, flag football, basketball and much more. Registration for the winter/spring season opens at 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 16. Those that attend the sports celebration will get a voucher enabling them to register early on Nov. 4. FitPHX is a citywide initiative, led by Mayor Greg Stanton, Councilman Daniel Valenzuela and Olympic Gold Medalist Misty Hyman, with the goal of improving health and wellness in the region and making the Phoenix area one of the healthiest in the nation. Event sponsors and partners include FitPHX, Competitor Group/Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Arizona; Radio Disney; Endless Entertainment; Watermill Express; Coca Cola; Curacao; La Campesina; City of Phoenix Latino Institute, Teleritmo, Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Coyotes, 12 News and CNN Latino. More information is available by phone at 602-262-6864 or by visiting the FitPHX website. General Information: Parks and Recreation Department FitPHX website 602-262-6864 phoenix.gov/fitphx Media Contact: David Urbinato 602-262-4994

http://phoenix.gov/news/093013youthsports.html

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Voters May Cast Their Ballot at any City Voting Center; ID Required to Vote

Theo nguồn tin trên mạng của phoenix.gov Oct. 29, 2013 On Tuesday, Nov. 5, the city of Phoenix will conduct its regularly scheduled Runoff Election for City Council members in Council Districts 4 and 8. There is no city election in the other City Council Districts. Voters are reminded that they can use any one of the 11 voting centers in the city to cast a ballot in the Runoff Election. For voting convenience, voting centers will be open from: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5 (Election Day) For faster service, voters are encouraged to bring their driver’s license, state-issued identification card or voter identification card. During this period, the City Clerk Department will operate a voter information telephone line to assist voters with information about the election or voting center locations. The number is 602-261-VOTE (8683) or TTY/602-534-2737. The voting center locations are: Adam Diaz Senior Center, 4115 W. Thomas Road Broadway Heritage Neighborhood Resource Center, 2405 E. Broadway Road Burton Barr Central Library, 1221 N. Central Ave. Cesar Chavez Branch Library, 3635 W. Baseline Road Devonshire Senior Center, 2802 E. Devonshire Ave. LDS Church, 3102 N. 18th Ave. North Phoenix Baptist Church, 5757 N. Central Ave. Phoenix City Hall, 200 W. Washington St. Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, 1401 E. Jefferson St. Memorial Presbyterian Church, 4141 E. Thomas Road South Mountain Community Center, 212 E. Alta Vista Road The voting centers’ addresses also are listed in the Sample Ballot Pamphlet that was mailed in late September to all residences in Council Districts 4 and 8 where there is a registered voter who did not request to obtain the pamphlet electronically. Additionally, voters can visit phoenix.gov/elections to see a list of voting center locations along with a map of the locations. Also available online is an interactive application that will show voters the voting center closest to them along with the amount of voter activity at each site. Every voter is required to show proof of identity at the voting center to receive a ballot. One form of the following types of photo ID with name and address will be accepted: Valid Arizona driver license Valid Arizona non-operating identification license Tribal enrollment card or other from of tribal identification Valid United States federal, state or local government issued identification Two forms of non-photo ID with name and address also will be accepted. The identification must match the voter’s name and address shown on the voter registration roll. A list of the acceptable forms of identification is available at phoenix.gov/elections or in the Sample Ballot Pamphlet. Voters who do not present acceptable identification may vote a provisional ballot at the polls, but may be required to present acceptable identification to an election official by 5 p.m. on the Friday after the election. Voters who received an early ballot by mail, but have not yet voted and returned the ballot, can still vote the ballot they received in the mail. Voters must place the voted ballot in the signed affidavit envelope. The envelope can then be dropped off at any voting center in the city, including Phoenix City Hall, 200 W. Washington St. or at any county polling place. Early ballots must be received by 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5. As a reminder, Maricopa County also will be conducting special elections for school districts within the city of Phoenix on Tuesday, Nov. 5 (Election Day). There are separate ballots for the two elections. Voters may vote by mail or at the polls for either election. The school district election conducted by Maricopa County will be a traditional polling place election, which requires voters who vote at the polls to go to their designated polling place. The polling places will be open on Tuesday, Nov. 5 (Election Day). Most polling places for the County’s school district election on Tuesday, Nov. 5, (Election Day) will be different than the city’s voting centers. City of Phoenix voters who intend to vote at the polls are encouraged to visit any of the 11 voting centers on Saturday, Nov. 2, or Monday, Nov. 4, to vote in the city’s runoff election. For more information about the election, visit phoenix.gov/elections or call the City Clerk Department at 602-261-VOTE (8683) or TTY/602-534-2737. For additional election-related updates, follow @PHXElections on Twitter. Media Contact: Stephanie Ribodal Romero, 602-261-8512

http://phoenix.gov/news/102913votingcenters-runoff.html

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Phoenix: Bắn chết 4 người hàng xóm chỉ vì chó sủa

Theo nguồn tin AP trên mạng của nguoi-viet.com

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Mayor Unveils New Bike Share at "Designing Cities" Conference

Theo nguồn tin trên mạng của phoenix.gov Oct. 28, 2013 Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton today unveiled the name and logo for the region’s new bike sharing program before attendees at the National Association of City Transportation Officials at the Hotel Palomar. Called GRID, the system will employ a fleet of fluorescent green bicycles that are rentable by the hour or through annual memberships. The bikes are emblazoned with an upbeat, smiling logo, and encourage users to “ride happy!” “GRID is going to be a fun, healthy and affordable way to extend the reach of our transit system for residents, commuters and visitors,” Stanton said, noting that approximately 50 other U.S. metro areas will have similar programs in place by next year. “If our region is going to compete globally, we need GRID to help attract those high-wage employers and bright, educated young workers who want livable cities and multiple transit options.” Stanton said the Grid Bike Share name speaks to the many connections that link the neighborhoods and communities throughout the Valley, which was planned and built on a “grid” network of streets. CycleHop, LLC has been contracted to establish and operate the new bike share network that will include up to 500 bicycles throughout the city of Phoenix, followed by another 500 in Mesa and Tempe. Using the most up-to-date bike sharing technology available, users will be able to make reservations, purchase day passes or longer-term memberships at kiosks, online or via smartphone apps. GRID’s “smart bikes” are equipped with solar-powered, GPS-enabled locks, and can be parked at any of the special kiosks or traditional public bike racks, providing users immense flexibility and convenience. For more information, go to GRIDBIKES.COM. Media Contact: Matthew Heil, 602-534-1597

http://phoenix.gov/news/102813gridbikeshare.html

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Nhà Bán Chậm Trong Thành Phố Phoenix Từ Tháng 4 Đến Tháng 8 Giảm 4.6% Cho Nhà Bán Sau Khi Bỏ 2 Tuần Lên Thị Trường

Theo nguồn tin của Redfin trên mạng prnewswire.com Five-Month Home-Selling Slide Flattens in September, Redfin Reports, with 26.6 Percent of Homes Selling in Two Weeks or Less Sales within Two Weeks Dropped from 33.4 Percent in April to 26 Percent in August; then Late-September Mortgage Interest Rate Decrease Caused Buyers to Pick up the Pace “Phoenix slowed the most from August to September, with a 4.6 percentage point drop in the rate of homes going under contract within two weeks of their market debut.”

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Help with College Basics from College Depot

Theo nguồn tin của trên mạng phoenix.gov Oct. 25, 2013 College Depot Graphic NEWCollege Depot, located on the second floor of Burton Barr Central Library at 1221 N. Central Ave., will host 5 free workshops in November. Scholarships 101 + Hands on Lab (2 sessions) 4 – 5:15 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 5 5:30-6:45 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 20 Discover ways to find free money for college and learn strategies for creating winning scholarship applications followed by a hands-on session. Understanding Financial Aid 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 9 Learn how to pay for college with financial aid, scholarships, work-study and savings. College Application Tips + Hands on Lab 4:30 – 5:45 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 13 Learn to successfully complete a college application and put what you learn to the test in a hands-on computer session. College 101 (presented in Spanish) 10 – 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 16 Make a smooth transition to college by mapping your future. Space is limited. To register or for more information, call 602-261-8847 or email college.depot@phoenix.gov. College Depot is a full-service college planning center that offers free one-on-one assistance, family consultation and workshops on all aspects of the college planning process, from financial aid to career exploration. The service is open to anyone seeking assistance with planning for college. For a complete list of workshops and events, visit the College Depot website. Follow us at twitter.com/CollegeDepot. Media Contact: Rita Marko 602-534-2025

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Arizona Pro Arte's Halloween Treat is Silent Movie "Nosferatu" with Live Orchestra in Tempe

Theo nguồn tin của trên mạng phoenix.gov Silent classic vampire film ‘Nosferatu’ to be presented in Tempe Center for the Arts with live orchestra; one night only.

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Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) October 24, 2013

Before “Twilight,” before “True Blood,” there was “Nosferatu.” Widely considered the most unforgettable film in the vampire genre, this masterwork defined the vampire legend for all films to follow, and offered the most disturbing image of the undead ever seen: the eerie and inhuman Count Orlok.

http://www.azpro arte.com/ [Arizona Pro Arte __title__ Tempe Orchestra] invites Phoenix to celebrate Halloween at the Tempe Center for the Arts with an Oct. 31 screening of this silent classic, with live accompaniment provided by the APA orchestra; a performance experience titled “Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror.”

Taken directly from Bram Stoker’s unforgettable novel “Dracula,” “Nosferatu” was judged so disturbing upon its 1922 release that it was banned in one nation, and the courts of another ordered prints of the film destroyed. But several copies apparently could not be killed, so the cinematic masterpiece has intrigued audiences through the decades to today, and of course, on Halloween.

“Nosferatu” featured many firsts, including special effects that were groundbreaking in its day, as well as ghoulish makeup. And it was filmmaker F.W. Murnau who added a now-familiar twist to vampire lore: that the undead can be killed by sunlight.

The original “Nosferatu” also featured a full orchestra score, performed live during the film, but the music was lost. In years since composers have sought to recreate the score, even reinvent or replace it. As he did for “Alice in Wonderland” last season, APA’s Founding Artistic Director and Conductor Timothy Verville will bring musical life to Murnau’s classic with a score created from familiar orchestral classics by Brahms, Wagner and Dvořák, and lesser-known works, including one created for the project by APA’s newly-appointed composer in residence, Christopher Norby. The Oct. 31 performance at the Tempe Center for the Arts will be the premiere of the new musical score with the film.

Audience members who arrive at 45 minutes before the 7:30 curtain time will enjoy a preconcert discussion of the film and music with Ron Newcomer, author of “Moments in Film.” Newcomer received his degree in arts management and directing from Arizona State University, and has since been involved with more than 1,700 stage, television or film productions. He is a prize-winning screenwriter, a faculty member at Chandler-Gilbert Community College and a previous winner of the Distinguished Teacher of the Year Award from ASU’s Herberger College of the Arts.

“Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror” will be presented one night only, Thursday, Oct. 31, in the Theater of the Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 West Rio Salado Parkway on the south shore of Tempe Town Lake. Ron Newcomer’s pre-concert discussion begins at 6:45 p.m., and the film and performance begin at 7:30. Arizona Pro Arte’s July and August performances sold out, and another sold-out house is expected for “Nosferatu,” so advance ticket purchase is strongly recommended. Information and tickets are available at azproarte.com.

The 2013–14 Arizona Pro Arte season in the Tempe Center for the Arts promises the same fearless and fun artistic synthesis that brought attention to the group in its first season. The orchestra performed live on TV in November of 2012, earning recognition from 12 News Phoenix for “a unique collaboration of performing and visual arts that’s never been done before.” KBAQ-FM likewise described APA’s debut season as “…infused with a vigorous dose of collaboration often utilizing visual arts: film, painting and real-time computer visualizations.”
Read more about Arizona Pro Arte and the new season at azproarte.com. Hear Sterling Beeaff’s July interview with APA Artistic Director and Conductor Timothy Verville on KBAQ at kbaq.org/content/arizona-pro-arte-ensemble.

Media contact:
Laura Strickland
Phoenix Marketing Associates

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Ngày Đồ Ăn Miễn Phí Tại Cesar Chavez Plaza Trong Ngày 25 Tháng 10 Từ 10 Giờ Sáng Đến 2 Giờ Chiều

Theo nguồn tin của trên mạng phoenix.gov Phoenix’s Green Team Invites Residents to Food Day and the Apple Crunch Oct. 22, 2013 The Phoenix Green Team, FitPHX and other city department volunteers, in partnership with Arizona State Department of Health and Maricopa County, are hosting this year’s free Food Day celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, at Cesar Chavez Plaza, 251 W. Washington St. The Food Day Festival is part of a national celebration of promoting healthy, affordable and sustainable-produced food. More than 70 vendors representing restaurants and other local organizations will participate in the event’s farmer’s market to distribute food samples and educate attendees on healthy eating, gardening and more. “This is a great opportunity for Phoenix residents to learn about our local healthy food vendors,” said Mayor Greg Stanton. “Food day promotes sustainable food and healthy snacks and I encourage everyone, especially those who work downtown, to stop by.” Mayor Stanton, along with Councilman Daniel Valenzuela; Will Humble, director, Arizona Department of Health Services; Dr. Bob England, director, Maricopa County Department of Public Health; and Olympic Gold Medalist Misty Hyman, will lead event attendees in an “apple crunch.” Free apples will be available and the public will be encouraged to “crunch” into their apple at noon to set a record for the most participants in an apple-crunching event in downtown Phoenix. “There is truth to the old saying ‘you are what you eat’ and Food Day is a great opportunity to start thinking about what we eat and drink, and ensuring everyone has access to quality, affordable, locally-produced food, ” said Councilman Daniel Valenzuela. “Making just a few small changes – like eating more fresh vegetables – can make a big difference in long-term health and quality of life.” Attendees are encouraged to share their Food Day experience on social media using the hashtag #FoodDayPHX. For more information, contact Gail LaTour at 602-262-7119 or email gail.latour@phoenix.gov. For more information on National Food Day, visit foodday.org. Media Contacts: Yvette Roeder, 602-495-0189 or Stephanie Ribodal Romero, 602-261-8512

http://phoenix.gov/news/102213fooddayphx.html

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Viện Bảo Tàng Pueblo Grande Triển Lãm Tranh Phố Ma Ngày 25 Tháng 10

Theo nguồn tin của trên mạng phoenix.gov Pueblo Grande Museum to Feature Ghost Town Exhibit Sept. 12, 2013 Kurt Wenner Photo Phoenix’s Pueblo Grande Museum will open an exhibit Oct. 25 of little-seen images of ghost towns of Arizona. The exhibit “Ghost Towns of Arizona: Photography of Kurt Wenner” features more than 40 photographs of Arizona ghost towns the photographer shot between 1996 and 2006. Because most ghost towns in Arizona are unprotected and vulnerable to vandalism, looting, and the decay brought about by the elements and time, the exhibit provides rare glimpses of ghost towns when they were still relatively rich with clues and relics of past inhabitants. Though many of the places and structures in the images no longer survive, this exhibit strives to tell the story that not all history is written by people who live in big cities and. It presents history from the point of view of the small, personal places in towns that are and were less well known, much less frequented, and were inhabited for only a short time. The exhibit will be on display at Pueblo Grande Museum through August 2014 and is included with general museum admission. The museum is located at 4619 E. Washington St., just minutes form Sky Harbor International Airport. (Photograph by Kurt Wenner – 1996) Media Contact: David Urbinato 602-262-4994

http://phoenix.gov/news/091213ghosttown.html

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Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: Oct. 20-26

Theo nguồn tin của trên mạng phoenix.gov Oct. 18, 2013 The city of Phoenix Neighborhood Services Department (NSD) is participating in National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, Oct. 20-26, to raise awareness of the consequences of lead poisoning among parents and pregnant women who live in homes built before 1978. NSD’s Lead Hazard Control Program, along with Maricopa County and other community partners, join the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in encouraging parents to learn more about how to prevent lead poisoning. “Childhood lead poisoning is the most common environmental disease of children and is entirely preventable,” said Chris Hallett, director of NSD. “In addition to this coming week, our staff works year around to educate our community about the harmful effects of lead at various community events, while hosting workshops, conducting presentations to organizations or schools and more.” Hundreds of thousands of children living in the country have elevated blood lead levels that may cause significant damage to their health. They can develop behavior and learning problems (such as hyperactivity), slowed growth, hearing problems and aggressive patterns of behavior. Stopping a child’s exposure to lead from leaded paint, house dust or any other source is the best way to prevent the harmful effects of lead. The goals of National Lead Poisoning Week are to: raise awareness about lead poisoning; stress the importance of screening the highest risk children younger than 6 years of age (preferably by ages 1 and 2); highlight efforts to prevent childhood lead poisoning; and urge people to take steps to reduce lead exposure. This year’s theme, “Lead-Free Kids for a Healthy Future,” highlights the importance of testing your home, testing your child and learning how to prevent lead poisoning’s serious health effects. Parents can reduce a child’s exposure to lead in many ways. If your home was built before 1978, here are some simple things you can do to help protect your family: Mop smooth floors (using a damp mop) weekly to control dust. Vacuum carpets and upholstery to remove dust, using a vacuum with a HEPA filter or a “high efficiency” collection bag. Take off shoes when entering the house. Pick up loose paint chips carefully with a paper towel; wipe the surface clean with a wet paper towel. Frequently wash your child’s hands and toys to reduce exposure. Get your child tested. Even if your young children seem healthy, ask your doctor to test them for lead. To learn more or to schedule a presentation with NSD’s Lead Hazard Control Program, call 602-534-4444 or visit phoenix.gov/NSD. Media Contact: Stephanie Ribodal Romero, 602-261-8512

http://phoenix.gov/news/101813leadpoisoningpreventionweek.html

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