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Sedona Jazz on the Rocks Canceled
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The Board of Directors for Sedona Jazz on the Rocks has reluctantly decided to cancel the festival, scheduled for fall 2013. According to a press release issued by the organization, "[w]e deeply appreciate your support for Sedona Jazz on the Rocks and our mission to preserve jazz for future generations through education and performance programs. We fully expect to continue those efforts."
Valley Eye Center Hosts Eye Glass Drive
Through September, Valley residents are invited to donate their gently used prescription eye glasses to any of Southwestern Eye Center's eight Valley locations. Collected glasses will be used for Sight Day on Saturday, Sept. 28. To commemorate Sight Day, Southwestern Eye Center is offering free eye care services to 200 kids, teens and adults from the local Salvation Army. Pre-selected patients will get a free exam and a pair of gently used glasses that best match their prescription. Donations are accepted 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Southwestern Eatery Joins Arizona Restaurant Week
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The Valley's only restaurant with premium tequila on tap, TQLA, has joined Arizona Restaurant Week with a delectable deal, available now until Monday, May 27. The three course meal, priced at $30, includes the following:
First Course (select one item)
- Spicy Crab Cake - Lump crab with serranos, served with sweet corn cream, crispy tortilla strips and tomatillo salsa
- BBQ Duck Tamale – Savory Duck confit, cascabel chiles, spicy salsa and Mexican crema
- Baja Ceviche -
GLAAZ First-Ever Graduating Class
AZFoothills.com would like to congratulate the first-ever graduating class of The Girls Leadership Academy of Arizona (GLAAZ). The six young women graduate in tonight's ceremony. GLAAZ is only two years old, having already created positive change in the community by preparing young women to succeed in future educational pursuits and in life. Get to know the graduating class:
Marli Jean Mayon
Favorite GLAAZ Memory: Competed in the 2012 Junior Achievement of Arizona’s JA You’re Hired! Program and earned a summer internship. Also emceed the 2013 event that drew 400 students from 23 Arizona high...
Free Outdoor Zumba Class
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Tired of your usual exercise routine? Ditch your workout and head out to the W Scottsdale tomorrow night from 8-8:50 for a free outdoor Zumba class! You will be having so much fun you will not even realize you are working out! “Glow with the Flow” will be held at the WET pool deck where glow accessories will be provided as you burn calories dancing under the stars. Led by the wonderful Village staff, this is sure to be a fun night and great workout!
