Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

Theo nguồn tin trên mạng của phoenix.gov Dec. 9, 2013 The Public Works Department will host a household hazardous waste (HHW) collection event for Phoenix customers from 8 a.m. to noon Thursday, Dec. 12, Friday, Dec. 13, and Saturday, Dec. 14. The event will be at Paseo Highlands Park West of the Beuf Community Center, 3435 W. Pinnacle Peak Road (enter from 35th Avenue). The HHW events are free for residents. Proof of Phoenix residency is required. Attendees must bring their current Phoenix city services bill showing solid waste fees and a matching photo ID with the same Phoenix address. Acceptable HHW materials include: Automobile fluids Oil-based paints and related materials (10 gallon maximum) Pesticides; herbicides; insecticides Pool chemicals Propane tanks, grill or camp size only Car – lead acid batteries Car tires – only five per household, no oversized tires. Large appliances – refrigerators; freezers; stove; dishwasher; washer; dryer Air conditioner; heat pumps; water heaters; evaporative coolers Electronics – computers; printers; televisions; stereos; DVD players No commercial loads, large residential quantities of medical waste, explosives or radioactive waste will be accepted. For more information or to find out what is and isn’t household hazardous waste, visit phoenix.gov/publicworks or call 602-262-7251. Media Contact: Yvette Roeder, 602-495-0189

http://phoenix.gov/news/120913hhw.html

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Phoenix Partners with AZ Foreclosure Prevention Task Force to Host Event

Theo nguồn tin trên mạng của phoenix.gov Dec. 6, 2013 The city’s Neighborhood Services Department is partnering with the Arizona Foreclosure Prevention Task Force to host a free foreclosure informational event from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, at the Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, 1375 E. Broadway Road. No appointments are necessary and walk-ins are welcome. During the free event, residents affected by the current foreclosure crisis can meet face-to-face with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) certified housing counselors to explore their options and receive information on employment assistance, housing options and budgeting assistance. In addition to HUD counselors, representatives from Bank of America, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will be available to meet with attendees. Presentations also will be provided by the following organizations:  Phoenix Workforce Connection: Employment assistance, job training and resume assistance  Arizona Department of Housing: State programs available to address foreclosure options  Attorney General’s Office: scam awareness and prevention Residents currently behind on their mortgage payments or facing foreclosure are encouraged to attend. Attendees meeting with a counselor are asked to bring several documents, including: monthly mortgage statement, two most recent pay stubs for all family members contributing to mortgage payment, last two years of tax returns, two most recent bank statements, the most recent quarterly profit-and-loss statement (if self-employed), documentation of income received from other sources (alimony, child support, etc.), a utility bill showing homeowner name and property address, and an unemployment insurance letter, if applicable. Studies indicate that homeowners who work with a housing counselor are 68 percent more likely to achieve a positive result when attempting to obtain a loan modification, forbearance agreement or a change in payment plans. For more information or for free counseling services on foreclosure prevention, call 602-534-2538 or visit azforeclosureprevention.org. Media Contact: Stephanie Ribodal Romero, 602-261-8512

http://phoenix.gov/news/120613foreclosureevent.html

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Jordan Wessel Thắng Giải Miss Arizona USA 2014 và Savannah Wix Thắng Giải Miss Arizona Teen USA 2014

Theo nguồn tin trên mạng của prweb.com Miss Arizona USA® and Miss Arizona Teen USA® 2014 Crowned 67 young ladies from across Arizona competed for the titles of Miss Arizona USA® and Miss Arizona Teen USA®, including a 25 year old battling ovarian cancer. Mesa, Arizona (PRWEB) December 04, 2013 Jordan Wessel, 20, of Tempe was crowned MISS ARIZONA USA® 2014 and Savannah Wix, 16, of Paradise Valley was crowned MISS ARIZONA TEEN USA® 2014. 67 young ladies ages 14-26 participated in the state pageant at the Mesa Arts Center, produced by Casting Crowns Productions, Inc. The pageant was a 3-day event, beginning with a Gala benefiting Gabriel’s Angels, an Arizona non-profit that pairs therapy dog teams with organizations that help children in crisis, the Preliminary Competition where all contestants were evaluated in Swimsuit, Evening Gown and Interview and the Coronation show where the semifinalists, finalists and winners were named. This year’s group of contestants included a young lady battling ovarian cancer. Diagnosed in July 2013, Kristina Anderson, 25, made the decision to compete in the MISS ARIZONA USA® Pageant as a way to have something positive to focus on while enduring chemotherapy. “Thank you for giving me the confidence to compete when I first found out I was diagnosed with cancer. It is because of your encouragement that I had the confidence to take on this journey amidst all the challenges I was about to face.” Kristina Anderson, Miss Maricopa County USA During the Preliminary Swimsuit Competition, Kristina wowed the audience by removing her head scarf for her final pose. VIDEO: https://vimeo.com/80936571 Kristina placed in the Top 15 and was named the Spirit Award winner. Crowning videos–Jordan Wessel https://vimeo.com/80859551 Savannah Wix: https://vimeo.com/80856426 Britt Boyse is the Executive Director of the pageant, and has produced Miss Arizona USA® and Miss Arizona Teen USA® for the past nine years. “Each young lady has her own reasons for entering the pageant. It’s not all about winning; it is truly about the journey,” states Boyse. “The pageant encourages each contestant to learn and develop what is special and unique about herself. So many young ladies enter in the hopes of gaining self-confidence. What they don’t understand is that they HAVE that confidence, the pageant just provides a vehicle for them to realize it.” “I have been enriched in so many ways by this experience and you better believe I’ll be back next year!” Brittany Mazur, Miss Grand Canyon USA “I have never made a better decision in my life than to compete.” Madison Jean, Miss Basha Teen USA “I had the best experience I could ever ask for this weekend!” Mary Espiritu, Miss West Valley Teen USA “Only through a pageant could complete strangers become sisters in such a small amount of time.” Alyssa Ingurgio, Miss East Mesa Teen USA “I decided to enter this pageant hoping to grow in some way and I never imagined that by the end of it I would be so overwhelmed with emotions I’ve never experienced before.” Olivia Ortiz, Miss Tucson Teen USA Jordan Wessel, a Junior at Arizona State University and a member of Kappa Alpha Theta, will compete at the nationally televised MISS USA® Pageant live on NBC in 2014. Savannah Wix, a Junior at Xavier College Preparatory in Phoenix, will compete in the MISS TEEN USA® Pageant in the summer of 2014. All of the Semifinalists, Top 5 finalists and winners receive very generous scholarships from both Grand Canyon University and Lindenwood University. The MISS ARIZONA USA®/MISS ARIZONA TEEN USA® Pageants offered over $1.4 million in scholarships this year. # # # FOLLOW MISS ARIZONA USA/MISS ARIZONA TEEN USA: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MissArizonaUSA and http://www.facebook.com/MissArizonaTeenUSA Twitter: @RealMissAZUSA and @RealMissAZTeen Instagram: @MissArizonaUSA and @MissArizonaTeenUSA ABOUT THE MISS ARIZONA USA®/MISS ARIZONA TEEN USA® PAGEANTS: Casting Crowns Productions Inc. produces the MISS ARIZONA USA® and MISS ARIZONA TEEN USA® Pageants under license from the Miss Universe Organization, LP, LLLP, a Donald J. Trump and NBCUniversal joint venture. Britt Boyse is the President and serves as the Executive Director of the pageants. For more information, visit http://www.missarizonausa.com.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/MissArizonaUSA/Results/prweb11390871.htm

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CheapOair Xếp Phoenix Hạng 5 Trong 10 Nơi Hoa Kỳ Khách Du Lịch Thích Đi Vào Mùa Lễ Giáng Sinh 2013

Theo nguồn tin của CheapOair trên mạng prweb.com Source: CheapOair CheapOair Announces Top Destinations for 2013 Holiday Travel Season New York (PRWEB) December 04, 2013 Top 10 Domestic Holiday Destinations with Average Airfare: 5. Phoenix ($404)

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/12/prweb11390404.htm

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Pho King Food Truck: Gánh phở của thế kỷ 21

Theo nguồn tin trên mạng của báo Người Việt

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Phoenix Parks Centers Hosting Full-Day Winter Break Programs

Theo nguồn tin trên mạng của phoenix.gov Dec. 2, 2013 Parks Mission Graphic for WebThough the APS Electric Light Parade is one of the biggest free holiday celebrations in the state each year, the Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department also is offering families smaller, more intimate ways to celebrate the holidays and enjoy a visit with Santa. Dec. 6, 6 to 10 p.m. PJs in the Park – A Holiday Celebration, Civic Space Park, 444 N. Central Ave. This is a fun filled free holiday celebration, presented by the Downtown Partnership, that features two free movies in the park, “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” and “Polar Express.” Families also can visit with Santa and enjoy cookies, hot chocolate, and arts and crafts. Visitors are encourages to dress warm and bring a blanket or sleeping bag to enjoy the movies. No registration is required. More information is available by phone at (602) 262-4734. Dec. 21, 9 to 11 a.m., Breakfast with Santa, Desert West Community Center, 6501 W. Virginia Ave. This event is for kids ages 3 to 10 and features breakfast and a chance to visit with Santa. Cost is $4 per child. Pre-registration is required and can be done online at phoenix.gov/parks with class code #98868. Media Contact: David Urbinato 602-262-4994 Cell 602-350-1506

http://phoenix.gov/news/120213holidayevents.html

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Last-Minute Price Guide for Walmart Cyber Monday Sale Added for Consumers Online

Theo nguồn tin trên mạng của prweb.com Last-minute price guide for Walmart shoppers this Cyber Monday holiday is now included at the Meow News resource at http://meownews.com/holiday-deals. These Monday sales and other Christmas information is now accessible by consumers using this news resource.

Phoenix, Arizona (PRWEB) November 29, 2013

Guides to help consumers are part of the published information that the Meow News company is using to educate consumers shopping online this year. This company was established this year to provide animal specific news and has now added a last-minute price guide for Walmart Cyber Monday sales online at http://meownews.com/holiday-deals.

The research that has gone into the development of this guide has helped to produce some of the discount information that consumers now access visiting the news resources offered online. The pet industry is one of the industries expected to help retailers supply better discounts for pet owners this year for Black Friday and again through Cyber Monday.

"The guides that we're now publishing online are meant for introductions to the price changes that retailers are announcing for the pre and post Thanksgiving 2013 sales season," said a reporter at the MeowNews.com company.

Walmart is one retailer that has been examined by the Meow News staff to find pet industry price drops or new products released during the fourth quarter of this year. The pet supplies industry is one of the billion dollar a year industries supported in part by Walmart in the United States.

"The created sales flyer we've published online is our way of presenting some new information to consumers when shopping during the Monday after Thanksgiving and the days leading up to Christmas," the reporter confirmed.

The Walmart sales information that is being presented online is based on ads that have been released since last week in the U.S. Daily updates from Walmart including the Deal of the Day program are now scheduled for inclusion in the price guide published for consumers on the Meow News company website.

About MeowNews.com

The MeowNews.com company launched in 2013 as a resource to help pet lovers find shopping discounts online. This company has redesigned its website this year and is now helping to publish holiday price information online. The new MeowNews.com company resource is updated every day by company staff and other researchers in the U.S. The pricing information and reviews this company posts are currently in syndication at other media outlets to distribute more company content online. The company website is expected to remain updated with sales flyers and price guides through the remainder of 2013.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/last-minute-price-guide/walmart-2013-cyber-monday/prweb11377969.htm

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Catholic Education Arizona releases 1-2-3 Guide to Simplify Tax Credits for Giving to Schools and Charities

Theo nguồn tin trên mạng của phoenix.gov Catholic Education Arizona has updated its guide to Arizona’s different tax credits.

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) November 29, 2013

Catholic Education Arizona released today its new 1-2-3 Guide to Arizona Tax Credits, available for free by downloading online at TakeTheCredit.org. The Guide explains and simplifies what a tax credit is and how tax credits benefit taxpayers and the community, particularly Catholic schools and Catholic charitable organizations such as St. Vincent de Paul, Catholic Charities and Foundation for Senior Living.

“It’s time to start thinking about ourselves as ‘stewards’ of our tax dollars,” said Paul S. Mulligan, President and C.E.O of Catholic Education Arizona. “If we choose to become informed Catholic taxpayers, we can then make a conscious, faith-based decision about redirecting our tax liability—the money we normally pay to the State—to causes that help advance the mission of the Church in education and service to people in need.”

The state’s largest provider of need-based funds to students attending K-12 Diocese of Phoenix Catholic schools, Catholic Education Arizona has paid-out $124 million in tax credit funded awards since 1998 to low-income families that desire, but cannot otherwise afford, a Catholic education for their children. Nearly half of all enrolled diocesan Catholic school students qualify for and receive financial assistance from Catholic Education Arizona.

The funds for students are collected from taxpayers that elect to take the Private Education Tax Credit in lieu of paying taxes to the State. The 2013 tax credit limits have increased to $1,031 (single filers) and $2,062 (married filing jointly). The deadline for the 2013 Private Education Tax Credit is April 15, 2014, however taxpayers that give by December 31, 2013 will receive also receive a 2013 Federal Tax Deduction for their gift.

Related Catholic organizations like St. Vincent de Paul, Catholic Charities and Foundation for Senior Living are involved in running food kitchens, helping evicted families, providing counseling for pregnancy and adoption, working with the homeless and with refugees, and offering affordable housing, home healthcare, adult foster care and services for the elderly. These charities raise monies from the Charitable Tax Credit, which offers maximum credits of $400 (married) and $200 (single). The deadline for taking the 2013 Charitable Tax Credit is December 31, 2013. Donors will also be able to claim a 2013 Federal Tax Deduction for giving to these 501(c)(3).

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/12/prweb11380751.htm

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CITYSCAPE PHOENIX ICE RINK – NOVEMBER 2013 TO JANUARY 2014

Theo nguồn tin trên mạng của phoenix.gov Phoenix Planned Major Street Restrictions – Updated Nov. 27 Drivers should be aware of the following city of Phoenix roadway restrictions and are encouraged to allow for additional travel time. New Restrictions None. Special Events CITYSCAPE PHOENIX ICE RINK – NOVEMBER 2013 TO JANUARY 2014 Central Avenue from Jefferson to Washington streets is scheduled to be closed through January 2014. During this event, Central Avenue through traffic will be detoured at Jefferson Street to Second Street. Police officers will be on site to assist with traffic control. Drivers are encouraged to allow for additional travel time during this period. MCDONALD’S THANKSGIVING BREAKFAST – 8 A.M. THURSDAY, NOV. 28 The McDonald’s restaurant located on the northeast corner of Central and Southern avenues will be hosting its annual Thanksgiving Day free breakfast 8 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 28. Central Avenue will reopen to normal traffic at noon. Central Avenue between Southern Avenue and Lynne Lane will be closed to all traffic during this event. Local traffic will be maintained. Police officers will be onsite to assist with traffic control and business access. Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes and allow for additional travel time during this period. TURKEY DAY 5K – 8 A.M. THURSDAY, NOV. 28 This event will start at 16th Avenue and Jefferson Street. The following streets will be closed 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 28: Washington Street – First to 19th avenues 17th Avenue – Adams to Jefferson streets Jefferson Street – Third to 19th avenues Third Avenue – Jefferson to McKinley streets Fourth Avenue – McKinley to Washington streets All streets will be open to normal traffic by 11 a.m. Police officers will be provided to assist with traffic control. Drivers are encouraged to allow for additional travel time during this period. AHWATUKEE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS KICK-OFF EVENT – SATURDAY, NOV. 30 A Festival of Lights Kick-Off Event will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Desert Foothills Park on Saturday, Nov. 30. Marketplace Way between Cathedral Rock Drive and 10th Street will be closed to through traffic from 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 29, to 11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30. Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes and allow for additional travel time during this period. ELECTRIC LIGHT PARADE – 7 P.M. SATURDAY, DEC. 7 The Fiesta of Light Electric Light Parade route will start at Montebello Road (Phoenix Baptist Church) and proceed south on Central Avenue, east on Camelback Road, and south on Seventh Street to finish at 4200 N. Seventh St. (Veteran’s Medical Center). There will be no bleacher construction for this event. The following streets will be restricted as indicated below 6 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, to stage for this event: Central Avenue – Camelback to Bethany Home roads (one southbound and one northbound lane) The following streets will be restricted as indicated below 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, to stage for this event: Camelback Road – Central Avenue to Seventh Street (two westbound and one eastbound lane) Central Avenue – Camelback to Bethany Home roads (one southbound and one northbound lane) Seventh Street – Camelback to Indian School roads (two northbound and one southbound lane) The following streets will be closed 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, for the parade: Central Avenue – Bethany Home to Indian School roads Camelback Road – Seventh Avenue to 16th Street Seventh Street – Bethany Home to Osborn roads The following street will be closed 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, for the parade: · Indian School Road – Central Avenue to 12th Street All major streets, local streets, and driveways will be closed as the parade approaches and reopened as it proceeds, except for Central Avenue from Camelback to Bethany Home roads. Local traffic will be maintained. Police officers will be onsite to assist with traffic control and business access. The following streets will reopen to normal traffic 11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7: Central Avenue – Indian School to Bethany Home roads Camelback Road – Seventh Avenue to 16th Street Seventh Street – Bethany Home to Osborn roads Indian School Road – Central Avenue to 12th Street Drivers are encouraged to allow for additional travel time during this period. Reopening After Restrictions CACTUS ROAD – 32ND STREET TO TATUM BOULEVARD Cactus Road between 32nd Street and Tatum Boulevard is now open to normal traffic following the completion of a city of Phoenix Street Transportation Department pavement replacement project. INDIAN SCHOOL ROAD – 40TH TO 48TH STREETS Indian School Road between 40th and 48th streets is open to normal traffic following the cancellation of a scheduled street improvement project. Project has been rescheduled to the spring of 2014. SHEA BOULEVARD – 56TH TO 64TH STREETS Shea Boulevard between 56th and 64th streets is now open to normal traffic following the completion of a city of Phoenix Street Transportation Department pavement replacement project. 19TH AVE – THOMAS TO OSBORN ROADS Nineteenth Avenue between Thomas and Osborn roads is now open to normal traffic following the completion of a city of Phoenix Water Services Department capital improvement project. Continuing Restrictions Broadway Road – 17th to 24th streets, partial restriction due to a Southwest Gas utility relocation project which is part of city of Phoenix Water Services Department sewer main improvements for Broadway Road, with completion scheduled for December. McDowell Road – 40th to 48th streets, partial restriction due to a city of Phoenix Street Transportation Department roadway improvement project with completion scheduled for December. Thunderbird Road ­– Black Canyon (I-17) freeway and 22nd Avenue, partially restricted due a city of Phoenix Water Services Department waterline replacement project, with completion scheduled for January. 19th Avenue – Grand Avenue and McDowell Road intersection, partial restriction due to an Arizona Department of Transportation $12.7 million improvement project of US 60 (Grand Avenue). The project will include pavement improvements, road construction, and new right turn lanes and sidewalks at various locations. New lighting, landscape, screen walls, and fencing will be included in the project, with completion scheduled for January. For additional information, email projects@azdot.gov or call the Project Hotline at 855-712-8530. 19th Avenue – Monte Vista Road to Culver Street, partial restriction due to an Arizona Department of Transportation $12.7 million improvement project of US 60 (Grand Avenue), with scheduled completion for January. 35th Avenue – Bethany Home Road to Missouri Avenue, partial restriction due to a city of Phoenix Street Transportation Department capital improvement project to provide water main replacement and residential water services, with completion scheduled for January. 51st Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road, partial restriction due to a city of Phoenix Street Transportation Department capital improvement project widening for Lower Buckeye Road, completion scheduled for January. Northwest light rail extension – Ongoing restrictions along 19th Avenue and cross streets related to light rail northwest extension construction. 19th Avenue between Bethany Home Road to Dunlap Avenue will be reduced to one lane in each direction for utility relocation. More information at valleymetro.org/metro_projects_planning/traffic_restrictions. To receive weekly construction updates via email, please email the Community Outreach Coordinator for Northwest Phoenix, Carla Kahn, ckahn@valleymetro.org. These restrictions represent only the major planned activities reported to the Street Transportation Department’s Right-of-Way Management Office. This listing does not reflect closures or restrictions due to unexpected events such as flooding, traffic collisions, fires, utility failures or other emergencies. For information on continuing planned major street restrictions, visit phoenix.gov/streets or follow @PHXStreetTrans on Twitter. Media Contact: Matthew Heil 602-534-1597

http://phoenix.gov/news/streetreport.html

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Get a Jump on 2014 College Plans with Help from College Depot

Theo nguồn tin trên mạng của phoenix.gov Nov. 25, 2013 College Depot Graphic NEWCollege Depot, located on the second floor of Burton Barr Central Library at 1221 N. Central Ave., will host four free workshops in December. Writing Winning Scholarship & College Essays 5:30-6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 Get tips on writing winning scholarship and college essays. How to Pay for College (presented in Spanish) 6 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10 Discover how to pay for college with financial aid, scholarships, work-study and savings. Understanding Financial Aid 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17 Learn how to pay for college with financial aid, scholarships, work-study and savings Scholarships 101 + Hands-on Lab 2 – 3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27 Discover ways to find free money for college and learn strategies for creating winning scholarship applications followed by a hands-on session. 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 phoenixpubliclibrary.org/collegedepot. Follow us at twitter.com/CollegeDepot.

http://phoenix.gov/news/112513collegedepot.html

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