Screams.com Ranks Fear Farm in Phoenix City Third in Top 13 Haunted Houses in America

Theo nguồn tin của Screams.com trên trang mạng PRNewswire FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Screams.com has unveiled its 2015 list of the Top 13 Haunted Houses in America. Advanced pyrotechnics, trained actors and superior use of technology highlight the attractions, which stretch from New Hampshire to as far west west as Arizona. “This list represents haunts that have been extensively honored by their peers and the haunted attraction industry,” said Todd James, owner of the Cutting Edge Haunted House in Texas and industry veteran. “A lot of thought and research went into creating this list, which we hope will serve as a guide to haunted house lovers across the country.” James notes that consumers are expected to spend about $7 billion this Halloween. “It’s because haunted houses like the ones on this list are breaking new ground every year,” he commented. “People enjoy having the wits scared out of them and these haunts are delivering – big-time.” The 2015 list includes: The 13th Gate (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)— The 13th Gate takes patrons through 13 frightening themed indoor & (weather-permitting) outdoor areas, from crawling though a crematory oven and an old hearse to being lost in dark underground tunnels. Bennett’s Curse (Baltimore)— Bennett’s Curse features over 40,000 square feet and four attractions, including the Medieval Underworld, Inferno 3D, Sanctuary of Insanity and Legends of Halloween. Fear Farm (Phoenix, Arizona)— Patrons get more screams than they can handle. Fear Farm features Chainsaw Mayhem, the Undead, Mouth of Madness, Las Leyendas and the Bunker Invasion attractions. Nightmare on 13th (Salt Lake City)— Nightmare on 13th presents a new themed attraction each Halloween within its 36,000 square feet of terror. Professionally trained actors and hand-crafted costumes make the attraction a cut above. Erebus (Pontiac, Michigan)— Erebus Haunted Attraction holds the Guinness World Record for being the longest walk-through haunted attraction. The haunt leads its victims through four stories of unique and terrifying paths. The 13th Floor Haunted House (San Antonio)— The “legend” of the 13th floor is explored as patrons make their way through the Burial Ground and The Void, where phantoms and apparitions roam. Spookyworld – Nightmare New England – (Litchfield, New Hampshire)— Spookyworld sits on a 40-acre property only 45 minutes from Boston, and offers five unique and terrifying attractions. One of the most memorable is a mile-long hayride from hell that brings you face to face with the horrors of the dark woods of New Hampshire. The Dent Schoolhouse (Cincinnati)— The Dent Schoolhouse asks patrons to uncover the truth of over 30 students’ deaths. The Dent School House was formerly an actual schoolhouse in Cincinnati. Spookywoods (Archdale, North Carolina)— Three generations of adventure seekers flock to the beautiful 60-acre farm each year. A 1.5 mile long zip line tour, high ropes course, escape games and outdoor laser tag highlight the attraction. Nightmare On The Bayou (Houston)— Nightmare on the Bayou has been featured on the Travel Channel as one of America’s best haunts, and it is located creepily close to one of Houston’s oldest cemeteries. Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Houses (Ulster Park, New York)— Headless Horseman Haunted House offers a remarkable haunt experience that includes a haunted hayride, corn maze, and seven haunted houses and a sideshow magic and illusion show. The Bates Motel (Glen Mills, Pennsylvania)—The Haunted Hayride is located deep in a 200-year-old forest full of overgrown trees creating the ultimate dark trail. Combined with a digital custom soundtrack, pyrotechnics and continuous scares throughout the ride, the Bates Motel is as creepy as the movie version. Netherworld (Norcross, Georgia)— This top-notch haunted attraction near Atlanta features The Rotting and Vault 13 Unearthed attractions where patrons encounter everything from zombies to artificial intelligence in human form. SOURCE Screams.com RELATED LINKS http://screams.com

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VITA Volunteers Needed

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Oct. 21, 2015 Last year, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) volunteers helped prepare thousands of tax returns resulting in millions of dollars in federal refunds to Phoenix residents. The city of Phoenix Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) campaign, in partnership with the Internal Revenue Service VITA program, is seeking individuals who want to become volunteer tax preparers. The EITC campaign offers free tax return preparation to households with an annual income of $54,000 or less. Tax professionals (enrolled agents and other tax return preparers) can earn continuing education credits when volunteering. The city of Phoenix will be conducting free IRS processed-based tax law training sessions from November to January at various locations. Nationally, the EITC helped an estimated $6.5 million people out of poverty, including $3.3 million children. To volunteer for the upcoming tax season, go to volunteer.phoenix.gov and search VITA or for more information call 602-534-0543. Media Contact: Alejandro Montiel, 602-534-3443 General Contact: Human Services Department Phone Number: 602-534-0543

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Mayor Stanton Invites Youth Job Seekers to Attend the 100K Opportunity Fair and Forum

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Oct. 20, 2015 ​Do you know a young person between the ages of 16-24 in need of a job? Mayor Greg Stanton supports the 100K Opportunities Initiative and invites Phoenix area youth to attend the Opportunity Fair & Forum at the Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N. Third St., on Oct. 30 between 9am – 4pm. A coalition of employers launched the 100,000 Opportunities Initiative with the goal of forming the nation’s largest employer-led coalition committed to creating meaningful pathways and hiring at least 100,000 opportunity youth by 2018. With nearly one in five youth in Maricopa County out of school and not working, the 100,000 Opportunities Initiative is committed to investing in our region. As a first step, this employer led coalition is partnering with the City of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Maricopa County Community Colleges, ASU and the Opportunities for Youth Board to host the second Opportunity Fair & Forum. The event will be an inspirational day of connection and empowerment, with more than 20 leading companies, and a full suite of services, workshops, and motivation to help break down employment barriers for youth. To register to attend and for more information, visit www.100KOpportunities.org/phoenix. Youth can pre-schedule up to two interviews online and should plan to dress for success to meet with various employers during the Oct. 30 event. Media Contact: Cynthia Weaver Phone Number: 602-568-8126

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FitPHX and UA College of Medicine-Phoenix Celebrate Year Two of "Wildcat Night @ Verde Park"

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Oct. 19, 2015 FitPHX and the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix are celebrating the second year of a vibrant partnership that engages medical students with the community. The monthly “Wildcat Night @ Verde Park” brings the medical students two blocks from campus to the park to teach youth about a variety of age-appropriate health-related topics. Children from Verde Park and the surrounding Garfield neighborhood are the beneficiaries of this free, interactive and hands-on learning initiative. Wildcat Night @ Verde Park, 916 E. Van Buren Street, debuts for the 2015-16 school year on Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 6:30 to 8 p.m., with a community celebration. In addition to the lessons provided by medical students, the event also features prizes, activity booths, a healthy fruit snack and a special appearance from Discovery Triangle’s Fresh Express mobile market, which offers affordable fresh fruit and vegetables – 50 percent off that evening. Additional Wildcat Night @ Verde Park evenings in 2015 are scheduled for 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18 and Wednesday, Dec. 9. The November session will focus on the topic of heart and exercise, while the December Wildcat Night is a tour of the UA College of Medicine-Phoenix “Simulation Center.” Medical students have worked with youth from Verde Park and other nearby parks a dozen times over the past year, teaching a variety of lessons on health, nutrition and the importance of physical activity. During the 2014-15 school year, the medical students visited Verde Park four times to lead structured activities, two times led tours and interactive activities on the medical school campus and six times visited the park to play soccer and talk about health with children. More than 300 youth attended those 12 sessions. FitPHX is a citywide initiative, led by Mayor Greg Stanton, Vice Mayor Daniel T. 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. For more information on FitPHX, visit phoenix.gov/fitphx. The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix admitted its inaugural class of first-year medical students in August 2007 and currently has 320 students training to be physicians. The UA College of Medicine-Phoenix inspires and trains individuals to become exemplary physicians, scientists and leaders who are life-long learners and inquisitive scholars and who will embrace professionalism, innovation and collaboration to optimize health and healthcare for all. Media Contact: Gregg Bach, 602-262-4994 General Contact: Jon Brodsky, FitPHX Coordinator Phone Number: 602-262-6864 Return to News

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Phoenix Sister Cities is Accepting Applications for Youth Ambassador Exchange Program

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Oct. 16, 2015 ​High school sophomores or juniors residing in a Phoenix council district can apply to earn the experience of a lifetime as a Youth Ambassador. The Youth Ambassador Exchange Program, sponsored by Phoenix Sister Cities, offers young Phoenix residents an opportunity to learn firsthand about another culture through a reciprocal six-week summer exchange program. The deadline to apply for the program is Dec. 18, 2015 at 5 p.m. “This is a life changing experience for our youth that introduces them to different cultures and prepares them for the global society we live in,” said Phoenix Sister Cities President/CEO Paula West. Phoenix resident high school sophomores and juniors are selected based on their communication skills, maturity, flexibility, leadership and cultural inclusion. The students live with a host family in their designated sister cities for three weeks during the early summer and then open their home to their international counterpart when they visit Phoenix in July. The program is privately funded and no city tax dollars are used. Approximately 25 Phoenix high school students will be selected as Youth Ambassadors to travel in the summer of 2016 to Phoenix’s sister cities: Calgary, Canada; Catania, Italy; Chengdu, China; Ennis, Ireland; Grenoble, France; Hermosillo, Mexico; Himeji, Japan; Prague, Czech Republic; Ramat-Gan, Israel; and Taipei, Taiwan. Since 1988, more than 825 Phoenix students have participated in the Phoenix Sister Cities Youth Ambassador Exchange Program. The program is privately funded through fundraisers and family contributions. All applicants can apply for scholarships. Applications are available at www.phoenixsistercities.org and interested students can get a glimpse into the experiences of past ambassadors through the program’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/PhoenixYAEP. For more information, call (602) 534-3751 or email Bethany Bennick, Phoenix Sister Cities Youth & Education Program Manager, at bethany.bennick@phoenix.gov. Media Contact: Cynthia Weaver Phone Number: 602-568-8126

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Orpheum Theatre Ghost Tours

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Oct. 16, 2015 ​Halloween is among us so please come and join us for the Orpheum Theatre Ghost Tours. From Oct. 28 – 31, the Friends of the Orpheum Theatre share shocking tales that prompted the West Coast Ghost and Paranormal Society to host a ghost hunting investigation at the historic theater. Come out and stroll around the historic theater, hear the spooky sounds from the Wurlitzer Organ and learn about supernatural encounters that have occurred throughout the Orpheum’s history. Enjoy the ghost stories and maybe even meet one of the spirits that some believe may reside in the venue and possibly leave with your own tales to share. Real life evidence and photographs that hint at the existence of paranormal activity in action will be available for viewing. Tours begin at 6 p.m. under the marquee at the Orpheum Theatre, 203 W. Adams St. Tickets can be purchased online at phoenix.ticketforce.com/OrpheumGhostTours for $30.00. Proceeds benefit the Orpheum Theatre’s restoration fund. For more information, call 602.495.7139. About the Phoenix Convention Center & Venues: The award-winning Phoenix Convention Center is one of the 25 largest convention venues in the United States. It offers nearly 900,000 square feet of rentable meeting and exhibition space and can accommodate 80% of the convention meetings market. Established in 1969 as a department of the city of Phoenix, the Phoenix Convention Center is a critical economic enterprise for the state and local economy. The Phoenix Convention Center & Venues include the Phoenix Convention Center, Executive Conference Center – Downtown Phoenix, Symphony Hall, Orpheum Theatre and five parking garages. Media Contact: Cynthia Weaver Phone Number: 602-568-8126

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13tophauntedhouses.com Ranks The 13th Floor Haunted House in Phoenix City 5 in Top 13 Midwest a Hotbed of Hot Haunts

Theo nguồn tin của Skouts trên trang mạng PRNewswire ARCHDALE, N.C., Oct. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Kansas City can now add another honor to its recent list of record-setting hospitality and tourism awards, as one of its well-known attractions has been named the No. 1 haunted house in the country. 13tophauntedhouses.com unveiled its 2015 List of the Top 13 Haunted Houses in America, and The Beast, located in Kansas City’s West Bottoms district is at the top. “The haunts in West Bottoms are Midwestern institutions in the haunted entertainment industry,” said Amber Michael, art director for Kersey Valley Attractions and Halloween industry expert. “Kansas City has a number of record-breaking, and unusual, attractions that put it on the map, including The Beast, which is the home of Medusa, the world’s largest python in captivity.” This year’s list of Top Haunted Houses by 13TopHauntedHouses.com: The Beast (Kansas City, Missouri) The Asylum (Denver) The 13th Floor Haunted House (San Antonio) The Bates Motel (Glen Mills, Pennsylvania) The 13th Floor Haunted House (Phoenix) The 13th Gate (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) Nightmare on 13th (Salt Lake City) Netherworld (Norcross, Georgia) Spookywods (Archdale, North Carolina) Cutting Edge Haunted House (Fort Worth, Texas) The House of Torment (Austin, Texas) The Haunted Hotel (San Diego) The Dent Schoolhouse (Cincinnati) Michael added that Kansas City is also known for having the world’s tallest waterslide—Verruckt, which opened in 2014 at the Schlitterbahn Waterpark­—as well as Arrowhead Stadium, which was in 2014 named the world’s loudest football stadium. “But this time of year, the record-setting haunted attractions in Kansas City are what draw the crowds,” she said. “The attractions on our list are truly tops in the industry. Visitors are not just from the cities where the haunts are located. They come from neighboring states, often making their trip a family vacation.” What sets them apart from neighborhood haunted houses, she added, are factors such as their high quality of effects and acting, advanced technology, industry standard-setting safety and their trend-setting details. “These are the haunted attractions that are always at the front edge of what’s new in the industry. They are the haunts that other smaller, lesser-known haunts aspire to be,” Michael said. SOURCE 13tophauntedhouses.com RELATED LINKS http://www.13tophauntedhouses.com

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Parks and Recreation Hosting Numerous Fall, Halloween Events

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Oct. 13, 2015 The Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a series of free or low-cost family-oriented community events this month to celebrate Halloween and the arrival of fall. Fall-O-Ween, Deer Valley Community Center, 2001 W. Wahalla Ln. Saturday, Oct. 17 – 2 to 5 p.m. This annual free community event features arts and crafts, a pumpkin patch, and music and performances in Deer Valley Park. This serves as both a celebration of the season and a Phoenix Police Department Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods (G.A.I.N.) event. For more information, call 602-495-3735. Family Fright Night, Washington Activity Center, 2240 W. Citrus Way Thursday, Oct. 22 – 6 to 9 p.m. This fifth annual event promises “a wicked good time for everyone” and features carnival games and activities starting at 6 p.m. A free family movie begins at 7 p.m. Free popcorn will be available (while supplies last). Additional concession items will be available for purchase. For more information, call 602-262-6971. Scaradise Valley, Paradise Valley Community Center, 17402 N. 40th St. Saturday, Oct. 24 – 11 a.m to 2 p.m. This event is for youth up to 10 years old. Admission is $1 or a canned food donation. The event features crafts, face painting, carnival games and a costume contest. For more information, call 602-495-3777. Boo Fest 2015, Paseo Highlands/Beuf Community Center, 35th Ave. and Pinnacle Peak Rd. Saturday, Oct. 24 – 6 to 9 p.m. This free family-oriented event features carnival games, hay rides, a pumpkin patch, haunted train ride, costume contests, climbing wall, inflatable bouncers and live music. For more information, call 602-534-4754. Halloween Event at Vernell Coleman Recreation Center, 830 W. Tonto St. Thursday, Oct. 29 – 4 to 6 p.m. This free community event will include games, contests and prizes. For more information, call 602-495-5830. Trunk or Treat, Longview Neighborhood Recreation Center, 4040 N. 14th St. Thursday, Oct. 29 – 5:30 to 7 p.m. ​A free community event featuring trick or treating in the parking lot (trunk or treat), carnival games, costume parade and concessions. For more information, call 602-534-6570. University Park Halloween and G.A.I.N. Festival, 1002 W. Van Buren St. Thursday, Oct. 29, – 6 to 8 p.m. This free community event features arts and crafts, music, a dance and costume contest, informational booths and free hot dogs. This serves as both a celebration of the season and a Phoenix Police Department Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods (G.A.I.N.) event. For more information, call 602-262-6800. Halloween at Faye Gray Recreation Center, 5745 S. 20th St. Thursday, Oct. 29 – 6 to 8 p.m. This free community event will include games, contests and prizes. For more information, call 602-262-6836. Halloween at Harmon Recreation Center, 1425 S. 5th Ave. Friday, Oct. 30 – 5 to 6 p.m. This free community event will include games, contests and prizes. For more information, call 602-262-6898. Fall Festival, Sunnyslope Community Center, 802 E. Vogel Ave. Saturday, Oct. 31 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free community event featuring inflatable bouncers, arts and crafts, entertainment, a costume contest and concessions. For more information, call 602-262-6661. General Contact: Parks and Recreation Department Phone Number: 602-262-6862

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Public Encouraged To Recycle At "I Recycle Phoenix" Festival

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Oct. 13, 2015 The Phoenix Public Works Department is partnering with Keep Phoenix Beautiful to host the “I Recycle Phoenix” Festival from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at Desert Ridge Marketplace, located at 21001 N. Tatum Blvd (behind AMC Theatres). The “I Recycle Phoenix” Festival urges residents to get rid of unnecessary items taking up space in their homes, closets and drawers by bringing them to the free event to be recycled. Computers, electronics, car seats, clothes and toys are accepted, along with ink cartridges, batteries, plastic bags, golf balls and office supplies. There is a $15 recycle fee for CRT monitors and CRT televisions which can be paid by cash or card. Visit phoenixrecycles.org to see if your monitor or television is a CRT. There also is a maximum of five CFL light bulbs to be recycled. Those who would like to watch their documents shredded on site are advised to come early. The on-site shredding unit will be there from 8 to 11 a.m. or until completely full. Those who wish to drop off documents to be shredded off site can come at any time during the event. The public can bring a maximum of five boxes of documents to be shred; a donation to Assured Security Document Destruction is suggested if there are more than five boxes. Household hazardous waste (HHW) such as paint, tires and chemicals will not be accepted at this event. Phoenix residents may visit phoenix.gov/publicworks for a list of HHW collection events around the city. ​ Event sponsors include Westech Recyclers, Assured Security Document Destruction, Stardust Building Supplies, Batteries Plus & Bulbs, Goodwill, Verizon Wireless, Treasures for Teachers. Also, canned food donations for St. Vincent de Paul are encouraged.​​ For more information on acceptable items, contact 602-262-4820 or visit phoenixrecycles.org​. Media Contact: Yvette Roeder Phone Number: 602.534.1209

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Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill to Offer Special Limited Time Menu in October

Theo nguồn tin của Open Table trên trang mạng prweb.com SCOTTSDALE, AZ (PRWEB) OCTOBER 09, 2015 While many drink enthusiasts will be busy celebrating Oktoberfest this month, Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill is putting on an original month-long celebration of its own with a special limited time Woktober menu. The promotion will be taking place at the restaurant’s Scottsdale, Boise and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport locations. The name “Woktober” is a play on the restaurant’s signature wok cooking style and each menu item is meant to highlight and celebrate what the restaurant calls ‘the heart of the Ling & Louie’s kitchen’. The menu is a concoction of old favorites and all-new Asian Fusion dishes for guests to try. Each dish is meant to showcase the versatility of the wok with signature recipes that represent both sides of the restaurant’s “Modern Asian Meets American Comfort” philosophy. Beginning on the first of October, guests can order off the limited time menu and enjoy dishes like the Wok-Fired Wings, Asian Wokin’ Hot Curry, Cashew Stir-Fry, Jeweled Beef, Shanghai Shrimp & Scallops and their signature dessert Louie’s Cheesecake. While it’s not the first year Ling & Louie’s celebrates their favorite cooking technique, it is the first year it’s focusing on just their cuisine. In years past, Ling & Louie’s has tied in the popular “Oktoberfest” celebrations by including several beers in the menu to pair with their dishes but has since decided to concentrate their efforts on new flavors and recipes for the promotion. “Woktober, or October as everyone else calls it, has really become one of our favorite times of year,” said John Banquil, Regional General Manager of Ling & Louie’s. “It really gives us an opportunity to go crazy with the woks and have fun while making some great food for our guests.” Visit http://lingandlouies.com/ to learn more about the Woktober menu and upcoming promotions. About Ling & Louie’s Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill was created in 2006 by award-winning restaurateur Randy Schoch, founder and CEO of Desert Island Restaurants. Ling & Louie’s currently has locations in Anchorage, Boise, Chandler, DFW International Airport, Minneapolis and Scottsdale.For more information, please visit http://www.lingandlouies.com. Media Contact: Christine Holtz Phoenix Marketing Associates 602-282-0202 XXX

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