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Rock ‘N Rail Block Party July 12 |
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The city of Phoenix and METRO, the group overseeing construction and operation of the light rail transit, are hosting a Summer Block Party 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at the southeast corner of 19th Avenue and Camelback Road. The tented event will take place on the new park and ride lot at that location; follow signs for visitor parking. |
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Garbage and recycling days changing for many |
The city of Phoenix is changing garbage and recycling collection days for more than 180,000 households beginning July 14. Residents in the affected areas have received notices of the specific changes for their household. Changes can also be confirmed online at phoenix.gov/garbage/garbcoll.html, where residents can type in their address to determine new collection days. |
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‘Ultimate’ fighter teams with Ultimate Blood Drive |
Mixed marshal arts champ Tito Ortiz is fighting off blood shortages with United Services, Arizona’s largest nonprofit community blood provider. Ortiz has signed on as host of the "Ultimate Blood Drive III" on Saturday, July 26, at Metrocenter Mall All donors who join his fight to save lives will meet Ortiz and receive a personalized autographed photo of the champ. articipants will be entered into drawings for apparel from his Punishment Athletics clothing line. One ultimate donor will win lunch with Ortiz in appreciation for joining his crusade. |
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Teen bands sought for competition |
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It’s been more than a decade since the Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown St., has had its auditorium stage filled with teenage rock bands. That is about to change with the Teen Battle of the Bands, which will be held on Saturday, Aug. 9. Musical groups do not have to be just rock bands. The style of music can include alternative, blues, country, dance/techno, folk, hip-hop/rap, jam, jazz, funk … or any other type of music. |
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