North Central News

Arizona Gives Day set for April 9

Posted by North Central News | Apr 1, 2014 | Community

Presented by First Bank, Arizona Gives Day is scheduled for April 9. The 24-hour online giving...

Bringing gardening up to a new level

Posted by North Central News | Apr 1, 2014 | Home & Garden

Long-time North Central residents Bob and Li Yen, together with other local partners, are...

Annual Easter service in park

Posted by North Central News | Apr 1, 2014 | Community

The 43rd Annual Easter “Sonrise” Service will be 6 a.m. Easter Sunday, April 20, at Steele Indian School Park. The service is hosted by pastors, priests and lay members of a variety of Phoenix area churches. The service includes...

Fun benefit helps Habitat for Humanity

Posted by North Central News | Apr 1, 2014 | Community

Wear your favorite blue jeans and enjoy an array of gourmet samplings from the Valley’s most...

Get on your bikes and ride

Posted by North Central News | Apr 1, 2014 | Community

Nearly 4 percent of commuters bike to work at least once a week. Valley Metro transports more than...

Nursery hosts art, food event April 12

Posted by North Central News | Apr 1, 2014 | Home & Garden

Berridge Nurseries will showcase local artists and offer a farmer’s market at its 16th annual Art...

Orchidfest returns to Baker Nursery

Posted by North Central News | Apr 1, 2014 | Home & Garden

The Desert Valley Orchid Society (DVOS) will sponsor a free and family-friendly Orchid Show and...

Palo Verde festival features local singer

Posted by North Central News | Apr 1, 2014 | Community

The Sunnyslope Historical Society hosts its annual Palo Verde Festival, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday,...

Pay library fines with food donation

Posted by North Central News | Apr 1, 2014 | Community

Library customers can pay overdue fees and help restock the pantries of Valley food banks during...

Pet of the Month: Firefly has a spirit burning bright

Posted by North Central News | Apr 1, 2014 | Community

Firefly is a petite, colorful, 1-year-old kitty who was given up to the Arizona Humane Society...

Donahue named new chief medical officer

Posted by North Central News | Apr 1, 2014 | Business

North Central resident Edward J. Donahue, M.D., has been named Chief Medical Officer of St....

Weeks joins team at Home Smart

Posted by North Central News | Apr 1, 2014 | Business

Mike Weeks, lifelong Phoenix resident and North Central Phoenix specialist, has entered the home sales market with the Home Smart Advantage Group. “Mike literally has spent his entire life in this niche market—he knows what it...