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Ava Holder Memorial (2007-2012)
Words from her mother, Chrisie:
"We are looking forward to celebrating Ava's life tomorrow, Sat June 2 at 11am at La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church in Scottsdale. Lunch will be served at the church immediately following the ceremony. Ava would have liked us all to wear bright colors while we celebrate and remember her life. Thank you for your support."
Doc Popcorn ‘Pops’ into Scottsdale Fashion Square
Local entrepreneurs Rob, Thom, and Diana Besett are fulfilling Scottsdale’s snack cravings with their June 4 opening of Doc Popcorn at Scottsdale Fashion Square, offering a delicious, all-natural, fresh-popped snack.
First Marriott to Open Doors on U.S Tribal Land
Marriott celebrates its partnership with the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community as it opens the first Marriott built on U.S. Tribal Land. The grand opening and ribbon cutting will incorporate Native American customs with local Scottsdale flavor through traditional food, dance and other cultural expressions on Tuesday, June 5 at Courtyard Scottsdale Salt River. The hotel is also certified through the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® Volume Program – the first in the hotel leader’s portfolio. www.marriott.com
RIP Ava Holder (2007-2012)
Last night, Ava Holder, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 Neuroblastoma, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She was five years old.
Ava's mother, Chrisie Funari, wrote: “While our hearts ache we are also so proud of Ava. She fought so hard for 3.5 years. She did not lose. Ava stayed calm and composed and true to herself. Yesterday she was still being herself using...
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Goes Green
The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation inaugurated a new 250-kilowatt AC solar photovoltaic power system donated by First Solar, Inc., which will help power the historic Taliesin West campus.
The commissioning marks the successful completion of the first phase of the Energizing Taliesin West™ initiative, a pioneering effort to transform the entire National Historic Landmark Taliesin West site into a “net zero” energy customer, producing as much energy as it consumes annually, while maintaining the historic and architectural integrity of the site. Let's just say they're giving a whole new meaning to being eco-friendly. www.franklloydwright.org
