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A bouquet starts with seeds of hope and inspiration and is exactly what I have given in my book, In My Wildest Dreams. . .I Never Imagined This Inspirational Bouquet of Gifts.  With humor, compassion, love and healthy doses of Southern charm, I share the stories of my life which shaped, challenged, and inspired me to become the woman I am today.  Readers will find that In My Wildest Dreams. . . is joyful, uplifting, and inspiring – and a testimony that the gifts in our lives come to us in interesting and often awe-inspiring ways. . .in different shapes and colors and scents, one more beautiful than the next.

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The 29th Annual Ostrich Festival is rolling into Tumbleweed Park in Chandler March 10 – 12 with flightless bird fun and more for the whole family. From petting zoos and pony rides to pre fest kick off events and cool concerts from popular recording artists, here’s a peek at the best of the fest. 

Ostrich Festival Kickoff Weekend

Prepare for the main event at the Kickoff Weekend on March 4 featuring a full day of activities including the Mayor’s 5K Fun Run, Public Safety Fair, Chandler Classic Car Show and the Ostrich Festival Parade which will host World Champion Chicago Cubs mascot, Clark, as...

Whether they are providing much-needed support for families of a loved one with pediatric cancer, working endlessly to diminish the rate of animal euthanasia in Phoenix or sparking a dialogue about healthy body image with young female athletes in the Valley, these nine outstanding women have devoted their lives to leaving a long-lasting mar kon our community. We present the 2017 Women Who Move the Valley.

BY MELISSA LARSEN | PHOTOGRAPHED BY KAYLA FISHER

SHOT AT OMNI SCOTTSDALE RESORT & SPA AT MONTELUCIA

Get ready to rock, the 14th annual McDowell Mountain Music Festival is hitting the Valley March 3-5 with a star studded lineup including recent Grammy winning recording artist, Flume. The Australian electronic producer won his first Grammy at the 59th annual awards show on Sunday February 12, taking out the best dance/electronic album category for his second studio album, Skin. The Shins, Chromeo, and Grouplove will join Flume as M3F headliners while numerous national artists such as Gov’t Mule, Lettuce, DJ Mustard and Bob Moses will hit the stage as well. As a grassroots, Arizona-based festival, M3F...