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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

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

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

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

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