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Boys & Girls Club summer registration

Posted by North Central News | Apr 1, 2013 | Kids & Families

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix (BGCMP) will offer registration on April 13 for its...

5K and fun run great for families

Posted by North Central News | Apr 1, 2013 | Kids & Families

All Saints’ Episcopal Church & Day School hosts an officially sanctioned, professionally timed 5K race and a 1 mile Fun Run on Saturday, April 13, starting at 8 a.m. The race starts and finishes at the All Saints’ campus...

A & E Briefs

Posted by North Central News | Apr 1, 2013 | Arts & Entertainment

‘The Sunshine Boys’ Arizona Theatre Company Through April 14 Herberger Theater Center 222 E. Monroe St. 602-256-6995 Al Lewis and Willie Clark kept audiences in stitches for decades, but now estranged for 11 years, they agree to...

Neighbors divided on support for clinic

Posted by North Central News | Apr 1, 2013 | Features

[btn]By Teri Carnicelli[/btn] Some say it will bring needed revitalization to a half-empty...

Local businesses help you ‘go green’

Posted by North Central News | Apr 1, 2013 | Features

[btn]By Patty Talahongva[/btn] People around the Valley and globe will celebrate Earth Day this...

Taste the best caramels in AZ

Posted by North Central News | Apr 1, 2013 | Dining

The sweetest event of the year returns for the 4th Annual Caramelpalooza, Friday, April 5 from 7 p.m. until the caramel runs out, at the Biltmore Fashion Park’s Union, 2502 E. Camelback Road. The event is presented by Smeeks...

Powell to discuss leadership at event

Posted by North Central News | Apr 1, 2013 | Business

Colin Powell, 65th U.S. secretary of state and retired four-star general, will discuss...

Chili tasting event helps cancer patients

Posted by North Central News | Apr 1, 2013 | Dining

Local Arizona nonprofit organization BAG IT hosts the Be There For BAG IT Chili Challenge, Sunday, April 7 at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, 2400 E. Missouri Ave. New this year is a chili-tasting open to the general...

Brewpub opens in Sunnyslope

Posted by North Central News | Apr 1, 2013 | Dining

Arizona’s newest brewery and neighborhood pub, North Mountain Brewing Company celebrates its Grand Opening with a chance to watch two Phoenix officials collaborate on their own special batch of beer. North Mountain Brewing has...

Writers with disabilities sought for competition

Posted by North Central News | Apr 1, 2013 | Community

People who are 19 years old or older, have a disability and live in the Phoenix area or one of...

PET PRIMER: Rabbits make interesting pets

Posted by North Central News | Apr 1, 2013 | Community

[btn]By Hillary Frank, DVM, Dipl. ABVP (avian)[/btn] Every year in late spring, unwanted rabbits fill local rabbit rescues and shelters. Live “Easter bunnies” should not be purchased for children unless parents are willing to...

Sweet Milk Dud needs sweeter home

Posted by North Central News | Apr 1, 2013 | Community

PET OF THE MONTH Sweet, like the candy he is named after, Milk Dud is a loving and affectionate 7-year-old American shorthair. He’s even been known to snuggle with a dog or two in his days. Not only has he lived with other pets...