Cross Roads hosts military history speaker
Cross Roads United Methodist Church will host Peter Lumianski, Captain, U.S. Navy, Retired, as he presents “Honoring Arizona’s Cold War..
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Kiwanis Club hosts charity golf tourney
The Valley of the Sun Camelback Kiwanis Club is gearing up for its 27th annual charity golf tournament, the “Sunstroke Open.” Kiwanis..
Don’t be a kit-napper this spring
The warmer temperatures this time of year also brings kitten season. Due to Arizona’s climate, kitten season lasts several months, and it..
Scouts sell 2.6 million boxes of cookies
The Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world, and this year, the Girl Scouts¬–Arizona..
Author offers power of poetry to readers
Poetry, says author Alice Scott-Ferguson, “finds an echo in the heart that allows the reader to identify their own feelings of loss,..
Pet of the Month: Handsome King may rule your heart
Fit for any royal household, King is an incredibly handsome one-and-a half-year-old American Pit Bull Terrier mix that came to the Arizona..
Explore Arizona with local author
With his latest book, “Arizona’s Scenic Roads and Hikes,” Arizona travel writer Roger Naylor coaxes readers outdoors with an array of..
Help keep streets, highways litter free
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and its maintenance contractors picked up 118,578 bags of trash along freeways in Maricopa..
May events at Desert Christian
Desert Christian Fellowship will offer a variety of free programs to the community this month. First up, on May 9, all ages and skill..
Fire ban in city parks goes into effect
Beginning May 1, Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department will put into effect its annual ban of open fires in the city’s desert parks and..
Historical Society presents Holocaust seminar, April 29
The Arizona Jewish Historical Society will present a special Holocaust seminar, “Choices: Why Did They Stay?” Friday, April 29, at 10..
Rummage sale set for April 30
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church will host a rummage sale Saturday, April 30, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Items for sale will include clothes,..
Groups can apply for tree planting support
Planting just a few trees can greatly impact overall temperatures, which is why Arizona Public Service (APS) is now accepting applications..
Series offers insights into military history
The public is invited to Cross Roads United Methodist Church, 7901 N. Central Ave., for a military history series featuring veteran guest..
Childhelp to host annual fundraiser
Dedicated to the treatment and prevention of child abuse and neglect, Childhelp will host its 15th Annual Childhelp Wings Fashion Show..
Help struggling Valley moms feel special this Mother’s Day
Nourish Phoenix, a nonprofit fighting poverty in Phoenix since 1984, is hosting its annual Mother’s Day donation drive this month. This..
Task force helps pet owners in need
Seven animal welfare organizations in Arizona formed the Pet Housing Help AZ task force to offer resources to citizens who can no longer..
Royal Palm will host Earth Day clean up
Residents in the Royal Palm Neighborhood will join forces this month to keep the area looking its best during an Earth Day Community Clean..
Grant will support efforts to end HIV, AIDS
In March Aunt Rita’s Foundation announced that it received $1 million in funding to create the Glen Spencer Ending Epidemic Fund for HIV..
Women’s League seeks member applications
North Central women looking for an opportunity to enrich the lives of others in the community and belong to dynamic group of women are..
Desert Christian celebrates the season
Desert Christian Fellowship invites residents to join them at their free community events taking place in April. First up, Friday, April 8,..
Yoga fundraiser to support rescue
Metta Yoga is teaming up with Almost There Rescue for a donation based yoga flow event. Scheduled for Friday, April 8, at 6 p.m., all..
Sweet Shar Pei mix is looking for a home
Ryker is an adorable Shar Pei mix that was originally brought to the Arizona Humane Society (AHS) all the way back in 2019 as an owner..
From the Editor
Hello, North Central Neighbors! On the cover this month, we take a deeper look at some of the issues in the northern part of our coverage..
