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Where to Celebrate July 4 in Phoenix
It just wouldn’t be a 4th of July celebration without fireworks, and the greater Phoenix area has plenty of shows on both Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 for the whole family to enjoy. But why stop at just fireworks? Patriotic music, swimming, barbecues, parades, picnics, flyovers and lots of fun games and activities will all be included in the festivities. Here are our picks for where to spend your holiday weekend in the Valley this 4th of July.
A/C 101: Making Sure Your Air Conditioning Works its Best
There’s no messing around when it comes to the Arizona heat, and on average, July is the Valley’s hottest month, with an average high temperature of 105 degrees. That being said, no one wants to end up with a broken air conditioner. To make sure you aren’t stuck without A/C during the upcoming summer months that are just going to get hotter, look out for these signs and follow these tips to make sure your A/C is working as efficiently as possible.
Downtown Phoenix To Be College Football Playoff Central
In just over 230 days, two teams will take the field at University of Phoenix Stadium to compete for the coveted College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship title.
While the highly anticipated matchup on January 11 will be the pinnacle of the 2015 – 2016 college football season, the days leading up to the game will be equally as exciting.
Plans for the downtown Phoenix footprint were recently unveiled with the support of Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton, the Arizona Organizing Committee (AOC) and CFP.
Free events for the community include
Hitting Those Overhead Shots: Step -- Wham!
I don’t recall seeing a tennis ball go up that high, ever. The Ivy League coach who sent the ball flying just seemed to snap his wrist, sending the ball into the still air of the tennis dome, while continuing his lecture on how to hit an overhead. He continued talking as best he could, but even a seasoned coach in mid-sentence has an innate need to watch a tennis ball when it is sailing overhead.
2015 Best Of Our Valley Winners: Weddings
Weddings
From what’s gracing their ever-important ring finger to the bouquet they are holding as they walk down the aisle, Valley brides—and their grooms—turn to these experts to ensure marital bliss on their big day.
BY MELISSA LARSEN
BEST WEDDING FLORIST
>>THE FLOWER STUDIO
The Flower Studio, located in Phoenix, was created as a one-of-a-kind...
