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Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel has unveiled Arizona’s first commercial-use Urban Cultivator. The six-and-a-half-foot tall commercial-use Urban Cultivator is designed to grow, sprout and harvest a wide selection of fresh and aromatic micro greens and herbs. The result? A wide array of delicious and hard-to-find greens all year for guests of the Phoenix hotel and its restaurant, District American Kitchen and Wine Bar.

The Urban Cultivator aligns with the company’s sustainable commitment to consume less and care more for the planet. (By growing right on property, the hotel is conserving time, water and energy, thus...

Nearly two months since the tragic passing of 19 Granite Mountain Hotshot firefighters, the residents at Talking Rock Ranch in Prescott have planned a golf tournament that will honor the fallen heroes and raise funds for their families. On Monday, August 19, the tournament will host four-player teams to play the Talking Rock golf course for a shotgun start at 10:30 a.m. Individual play for the tournament, which is open to public participation, is available for $500 per golfer, while foursomes are available for $1,800. In addition to taking part in the tournament, golfers will enjoy lunch, dinner and a...

Saturday, August 10, is National Bowling Day (who knew?). And locals are invited to head to Uptown Alley, in Surprise, as the hot spot will offer everyone one free game of bowling with shoes from 8 to 10 a.m. The 60,000-sq.-ft. family entertainment venue also features an arcade, two-level laser tag, a full-service restaurant serving Americana classics, an ultra lounge and more. www.uptownalleysurprise.com. 

TopGolf, a leader in golf entertainment, officially broke ground on its first Arizona location near Scottsdale's Talking Stick Resort on Friday morning. “Our community is excited to welcome and partner with TopGolf to bring more entertainment options to our residents," says...