Silent Sundays

Theo nguồn tin của phoenix.gov Silent Sunday returns each month in 2012! Cyclists, skate boarders, wheelchair users and stroller-riding tots can now call the roads of South and North Mountain Parks their own one Sunday of each month, from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. For each monthly Silent Sunday event, the park’s main access roadways are closed to motor vehicles, reserving them for the entire day for non-motorized uses. The event takes place the second Sunday of each month in North Mountain Park, and the fourth Sunday of each month in South Mountain Park (except where noted due to holidays*). 2012 Silent Sunday dates in North Mountain Park are: 1/8, 2/12, 3/11, 4/1, 5/13, 6/10, 7/8, 8/12, 9/9, 10/14, 11/11, 12/9 2012 Silent Sunday dates in South Mountain Park are: 1/22, 2/26, 3/25, 4/22, 5/27, 6/24, 7/22, 8/26, 9/23, 10/28, 11/25, 12/23 Trailhead access sites outside of the park will remain open to vehicles. For more information call (602) 262-7393. South Mountain Park 10919 South Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85042 Vehicles can park at the Activity Complex reserving the park’s roadways for non-motorized use. North Mountain Park 10600 North 7th Place Phoenix, AZ 85020

http://phoenix.gov/recreation/rec/parks/preserves/specials/sundays/index.html

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Councilman Gates' Holiday Celebration to Benefit Local Shelter

Theo nguồn tin của phoenix.gov Nov. 29, 2012 Residents are invited to attend this year’s District 3 holiday celebration from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, at Hammered Hog, 3230 E. Thunderbird Road. Join Councilman Gates and other residents to mingle and spread holiday cheer. Food will be provided and drinks are available for purchase. This event will not feature a speaker. Attendees are asked to please bring a child’s stocking stuffer donation to benefit Chrysalis, a shelter for victims of domestic violence. More About Chrysalis Founded more than 30 years ago, Chrysalis helps service the needs of men, women and children who have been affected by the cycle of abuse and violence. Since its founding, Chrysalis has grown to help more than 1,400 people each year. For more information, call the District 3 office at 602-262-7441 or email council.district.3@phoenix.gov. Media Contacts: Michael Hammett Angelina Manone 602-495-5405 602-534-7224

http://phoenix.gov/news/112912d3benefit.htmll

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APS Electric Light Parade Returns to Central Phoenix Dec. 1

Theo nguồn tin của phoenix.gov Nov. 15, 2012 Dozens of entries with hundreds of thousands of lights will brighten the streets of central Phoenix Dec. 1 when the APS Fiesta of Light Electric Light Parade returns for the 26th straight year. Entries for the 2012 parade will be interpreting the theme “Toys, Treasures and Traditions.” Classic Disney character Goofy, dressed in Santa garb, will serve as the parade’s Grand Marshal. The parade gets under way at 7 p.m. on Central Avenue at Montebello (just south of Bethany Home Road), heads south to Camelback Road, where it turns east to 7th Street where it turns south to the end point at Indian School Road. Comprehensive event information is online at phoenix.gov/parks or by phone at 602-534-FEST. Parade lovers also can come out during parade judging on Friday, Nov. 30 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the event staging area at North Phoenix Baptist Church to see all motorized entries lit up for official review. Students from Arizona State University’s College of Public Programs will be on hand that night with free kids activities, and children also can visit with Santa. Visitors to the judging can enter the staging area at the church parking lot entrance on Montebello Road just east of Central Avenue. Below are some tips for those planning on attending the Electric Light Parade: Consider taking Light Rail to the event and avoiding traffic congestion. The parade route runs right next to the Light Rail stop on Central Avenue, just south of Camelback. The parade is a rain or shine event. Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly. Spectators are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs for seating. Coolers are permitted, though alcohol and glass containers are not allowed. Viewing spots along the parade route are first-come-first-served. Spectators often start arriving three or more hours before parade time to reserve spots. Parking is available on city streets around the parade route and also is on a first-come-first-served basis. Private lots near the parade area often offer parking for a fee. The APS Electric Light Parade is produced by the Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department. In addition to entry fees and the title sponsorship of APS, these crucial partners and sponsors also helped to make the parade possible: ABC15, KEZ 99.9, North Phoenix Baptist Church, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Republic Services, Phoenix VA Health Care System, Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Suns, Arizona Blue Stake, IBEW #387, Keep Phoenix Beautiful, Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, Classic Party Rentals, Holiday Lights Decorating, Michael A. Pollack Real Estate Investments, United Rentals and Arizona State University’s College of Public Programs. General Information: Parks and Recreation Department 602-534-FEST Media Contacts: David Urbinato Sarah Edwards 602-262-4994 602-261-8069

http://phoenix.gov/news/111512lightparade.html

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Phoenix Metro Home Market Draws a Major Influx of Corporate Investors

Theo nguồn tin của Desert Property Investor qua trang mang PRWEB Phoenix Metro Home Market Draws a Major Influx of Corporate Investors Desert Property Investor today confirmed statistics presented by leading industry analysts: that the Phoenix housing market has lately drawn a major influx of deep-pocketed, corporate investors. Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) November 23, 2012 Relying on data presented by the Arizona Republic Online, Desert Property Investor echoed analysts’ concerns: namely, that institutional investors and hedge funds are “squeezing out” other potential buyers in the Phoenix area, which could have far-reaching effects on the housing market there. The rationale for Desert Property Investor’s concern was due to statistics showing that corporate investors drove up the median purchase price for Phoenix-area homes 40 per cent last year, while cutting the supply of houses in the region, transforming many which are available into Arizona home rentals. An influx of corporate investors has made it hard on the traditional buyer in Phoenix, who is finding it difficult lately to close a deal and in need of investment property advice. Of more concern is that in 5 years or so, these corporate investors will sell their holdings “en masse” sending Arizona home prices on a downward spiral. A Hedge Fund is a class of institutional investor, which operates by taking both “long” and “short” positions in a variety of markets, the goal being a positive fiscal return for clients, whether those markets are rising or falling. Desert Property Investors echoes the concerns of many analysts with their eyes on the Arizona housing market: namely, that hedge funds and other “deep-pocketed” corporate investors have begun a “feeding frenzy” with respect to the buying and renting of Arizona property. Should these investors decide to sell these homes “en masse” at some future date the Phoenix market in particular could suffer a downturn in home prices. About Desert Property Investor: Desert Property Investor evaluates opportunities, pitfalls, services, and legislation related to the investment in residential property in the California, Arizona and Nevada deserts.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/az-corporate-investors/phoenix-property-sales/prweb10162983.htm

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