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Sonoran Speaker Series Presents ''Understanding Arizona’s Bears''
FOR RELEASE October 1st, 2026Sonoran Speaker Series Presents "Understanding Arizona’s Bears" Free public lecture explores the natural history of black bears and their presence in Arizona SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Desert Foothills Land Trust and Valley of the Sun J will present the next installment of their Sonoran Speaker Series, a free public lecture on black bears featuring Jeff Meyers of the Arizona Game and Fish Department, on Tuesday, November 10th at 6:00 p.m. at Valley of the Sun J, 12701 N. Scottsdale
Desert Discovery Day Brings Families Together for a Day in the Desert
FOR RELEASE October 1st, 2026Desert Discovery Day Brings Families Together for a Day in the DesertCAVE CREEK, AZ – Families are invited to discover the Sonoran Desert together at the 14th annual Desert Discovery Day, a free community event hosted by Desert Foothills Land Trust. The event takes place at Jewel of the Creek Preserve in Cave Creek on November 14, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.An Event for All AgesThe event welcomes the whole family, from young children exploring nature for the first time to
An Ongoing Mission of Service: Tillman Center Marks 15 Years
An Ongoing Mission of Service: Tillman Center Marks 15 Years By Marshall Terrill | Story highlights ASU’s Pat Tillman Veterans Center is celebrating 15 years of helping veterans and military families find community, pursue their education and continue a legacy of service. Today, the center’s mission reaches nearly 23,000 veterans and military-affiliated learners across the university. Joe Warhol admits he was a little rough around the edges when he was discharged from the Marines and started
Foothills Speaker Series Presents: Arizona’s Bats
FOR RELEASE October 1st, 2026Foothills Speaker Series Presents: Arizona’s Bats CAVE CREEK, AZ – Hally Cokenias, co-founder of Arizona Bat Rescue, will discuss the biology, ecology, and rehabilitation of Arizona's wild bats at "Saving Arizona's Bats," the next installment of the Foothills Speaker Series, a joint effort of Desert Foothills Land Trust and the Holland Center. The talk is set for Monday, November 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Holland Center. Drawing on years of experience rehabilitating
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ISA Opens Applications for the 27/28 School Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Francis Hewitt, International School of Arizona Phone: (480) 874-2326 Ext. 1, Email: fhewitt@isaz.org Website: www.isaz.orgInternational School of Arizona Opens Applications for the 2027–2028 Academic Year SCOTTSDALE, AZ — The International School of Arizona (ISA) is pleased to announce that applications are officially open for the 2027–2028 academic year. Serving students from 18 months through 8th grade, ISA offers fully accredited French and Spanish language
Southwest Gas Partners with Schools, Colleges, and Nonprofits to Open Doors for the Next Generation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 25, 2026   Back-to-School: Southwest Gas Partners with Schools, Colleges, and Nonprofits to Open Doors for the Next Generation Programs help students build skills, explore careers, and prepare for the future PHOENIX — Across Southwest Gas’ service territory in Arizona, the company and the Southwest Gas Foundation are partnering with schools, colleges, and nonprofit organizations to support students through essential resources,
SUSD To Hold Town Hall Meetings On $375M Bond Request
SUSD To Hold Town Hall Meetings On $375M Bond RequestEach of Scottsdale Unified School District’s five high schools will host a town hall meeting to discuss the district’s $375-million bond request on the Nov. 3 ballot. Tuesday, September 1, 2026 Scottsdale Unified School District officials will hold a series of town hall meetings to discuss the bond project to be voted on during the Nov. 3 general election. If approved by voters, the proposed $375 million bond program would fund capital improvements
Rattlesnakes Fact and Fiction: Sonoran Speaker Series Tackles the Desert's Most Misunderstood Neighbor
FOR RELEASE September 1st, 2026 Rattlesnakes Fact and Fiction: Sonoran Speaker Series Tackles the Desert's Most Misunderstood Neighbor Free public lecture will separate myth from science, and offer practical guidance for coexisting safely with one of the desert's most misunderstood residents SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.: Desert Foothills Land Trust and Valley of the Sun J will present "Rattlesnakes, Fact and Fiction" as part of their Sonoran Speaker Series, a free lecture presented by Bryan Hughes
Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center Reminds Public of 24/7 Emergency Rescue Hotline
MEDIA ALERT Fall Wildlife Activity Increases Across Arizona as Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center Reminds Public of 24/7 Emergency Rescue Hotline SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — As fall approaches and wildlife activity increases across the Valley of the Sun, Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center (SWCC) is reminding Arizona residents that help is available around the clock for injured, orphaned or displaced native wild mammals. As neighborhoods expand and development increasingly intersects with natural
Become a Holiday Hero for Scottsdale Students
Become a Holiday Hero for Scottsdale StudentsInvesting In Scottsdale’s Future Workforce: Sponsorship Invitation for the SUSD Foundation Ho Ho Holiday Show 2026 Every holiday season, businesses like yours help make Scottsdale a stronger, more vibrant community. This year, we invite you to join us in creating opportunities that will impact students long after the holiday decorations have been packed away.On Thursday, November 19, 2026, the Scottsdale Unified School District Foundation will host the Ho Ho
Research Update from Cortexa Therapeutics
August Newsletter August 24, 2026 It's been several months since my last update, and I apologize for the gap. Life has kept me busy, including getting used to a new eye-tracking device. It's essentially an iPad with a cursor synced to my eye movement, letting me operate it entirely hands-free. Pretty cool technology. Something I've found myself saying a lot lately, especially about tools like this, my handicap-accessible van, and my power wheelchair, is: I hate that I need it, but I love that I have
Scottsdale Community College Launches New Certificate to Build Communication and Leadership Skills
Scottsdale Community College Launches New Certificate to Build Career-Ready Communication and Leadership Skills SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Scottsdale Community College is offering a new Communication Competence in the Workplace Certificate designed to help students and working professionals develop the communication, collaboration, leadership, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills employers value across industries.WHAT The Communication Competence in the Workplace Certificate combines communication
Before You Plant, Build, or Break Ground: Southwest Gas Urges Residents & Contractors to Contact 811
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 4, 2026 Before You Plant, Build, or Break Ground: Southwest Gas Urges Residents and Contractors to Contact 811 Ahead of National 811 Day, free 811 requests help prevent avoidable damage to underground utilities PHOENIX, AZ (August 4, 2026) – From planting a tree to installing a fence or upgrading irrigation, a successful project starts with knowing what’s below before digging begins. Ahead of National 811 Day on August 11, Southwest Gas is reminding homeowners, renters, and
Arizona Teachers Can Earn Up to $400 Through Free SRP Workshops
Arizona Teachers Can Receive Up to $400 in Grants After Attending a Free SRP Professional Development Workshop WHAT: Registration opens July 15 for a series of free professional development STEM workshops for K–12 educators. Educators who complete at least one workshop will be eligible to receive a $400 classroom grant to help implement the lessons and activities they learn during the training. These in-person SRP workshops are designed to help educators create engaging, hands-on science,
Fiesta Sports Foundation and AZ Blue Open Applications for Empowering Diversity Scholarship
To help fund the educational goals for Arizonans across the state, the Empowering Diversity Scholarship presented by Fiesta Sports Foundation and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue) returns for its seventh consecutive year. Applications for this year's Empowering Diversity Scholarship are now open through Friday, March 13, at 5 p.m. MST. The Empowering Diversity Scholarship has supported the educational aspirations of 144 Arizona residents in its first six years. Last year's total giving of $92,500
