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March 24: The DC Wonder Woman Run Series

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The DC Wonder Woman Run Series, produced by SON Events in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products on behalf of DC, comes to Tempe Beach Park on Sunday, March 24. The DC Wonder Woman Run Series, which debuted in 2018 with five runs in California, is designed to empower people from all walks of life to harness...

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Shop For a Cause: Every Dollar Spent at The Shops at Norterra to Benefit North Phoenix Schools

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Shop until you drop and raise money for local schools with The Shops at Norterra hosting its 6th annual “Earn & Learn” rewards program through March 31, 2019.

On track to donate nearly $13,000 in cash grants to 10 North Phoenix schools, the “Earn and Learn” program gives participants points for every dollar spent dining, shopping, enjoying a service or seeing a movie at The Shops at Norterra. All guests have to do is simply upload their receipts to the online rewards platform and choose the school they’d like the points to go to. Each participating...

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Hospice of the Valley Charity Event Raises Record-Breaking Funds

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On Saturday, Feb. 16, AAHA!, An Auction of Heirlooms and Art…and More! netted a record-breaking $358,000 to support Hospice of the Valley charity care and dementia care programs.

A crowd of 350 gathered at the JW Marriott Camelback Inn to bid on beautiful paintings and sculptures, fine jewelry, exquisite dining, rare wines, exclusive trips and even a Goldendoodle puppy. The highest bidder will take to the skies by private jet for three nights at the exclusive Triple Creek Ranch in Montana, while another winner will experience the wonders of Italy for eight days visiting Roman ruins, viewing grand...

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Q & A with Cindy Goetz, President of Lost Dogs Arizona

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Losing an animal is a real and undeniable fear for so many pet owners. But beyond the pain of losing your pet, the daunting and seemingly-hopeless challenge of searching for your furry friend is an obstacle that even the most determined of owners are forced to face. Fortunately, there are organizations like Lost Dogs Arizona – which is a local chapter in a much bigger network that is based around the country, which works to return lost pets to their owners as easily and quickly, as possible.

We had the opportunity to talk candidly with Cindy Goetz, president of Lost Dogs Arizona, about her involvement, her pull toward working with...

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AZ Giving: Act One

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Act One has inspired creativity and provided arts education for more than 200,000 Valley children since 2011.

Everyone can recall a favorite field trip during their elementary or junior high school years. Perhaps it was an early-morning visit to the art museum or even a stop by the local theater for a matinee show of a Broadway classic.

Each trip was a magical and memorable one—for many, it was an experience that intrigued them and challenged their creative instincts. Unfortunately, this sort of self-discovery is now...

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