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Updated May 8, 2008
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2008: May  |  Jun  |  Jul  |  Aug  |  Sep  |  Oct  |  Nov  |  Dec
2009: Jan  |  Feb  |  Mar  |  Apr

 

May 2008 - Return to the top of the page

Add Your Nonprofit Event!
Also in May...
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month
May Museum Month
National Arthritis Month
National Bike Month
National Mental Health Month
Physical Fitness and Sports Month
Older Americans Month
National Suttering Awareness Week

 

Gilbert - Return to the top of May 2008

May 13, 2008
5pm
Open House
Latin Connections
7400 S Power Rd
480-209-3320
Outreach effort to the Latin community to educate people at-risk of losing their homes. Free
Sponsoring Agency: Latin Connections
 

Phoenix - Return to the top of May 2008

Through May 25, 2008
10am Wednesday-Friday, 10am & 2pm Saturdays, 2pm Sundays.
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Great Arizona Puppet Theater
302 W Latham St
602-262-2050
Audience participation and musical fun in this story of three determined goats, and one mean, hungry troll. $8 for adults, $6 for children
www.azpuppets.org
Sponsoring Agency: Great Arizona Puppet Theater

May 10, 2008
8:30am registration
9am-1pm workshop
Foreclosure Prevention Workshop
Phoenix City Hall
200 W Washington St
Workshop and exhibits with information about avoiding home foreclosure. Free
www.phoenix.gov
Sponsoring Agency: City of Phoenix

May 13, 2008
2pm-4pm
Phoenix Bus Route Changes Open House
Ed Pastor Transit Center
Northwest corner of Central Avenue and Broadway Road
602-262-7242
Give your comments and input on the proposed bus route changes happening in December 2008. Free
www.phoenix.gov/publictransit
Sponsoring Agency: Phoenix Public Transit Department

May 14, 2008
7:30am-9:30am
Phoenix Bus Route Changes Open House
Sunnyslope Transit Center
Southeast corner of Dunlap Avenue and 3rd Street
602-262-7242
Give your comments and input on the proposed bus route changes happening in December 2008. Free
www.phoenix.gov/publictransit
Sponsoring Agency: Phoenix Public Transit Department

May 15, 2008
5:30pm-7:30pm
Phoenix Bus Route Changes Open House
South Mountain Community Center
212 E Alta Vista Rd
602-262-7242
Give your comments and input on the proposed bus route changes happening in December 2008. Free
www.phoenix.gov/publictransit
Sponsoring Agency: Phoenix Public Transit Department

May 17, 2008
10am
First-Time Homebuyer Seminar
Greater Phoenix Urban League
1402 S 7th Ave
602-254-5611 x 107
Workshop covering a variety of topics to help first-time homebuyers. Free
www.gphxul.org
Sponsoring Agency: Greater Phoenix Urban League

May 18, 2008
Starts about 1pm and runs throughout the game
Adopt a Pet at the Park Day
Chase Field
Downtown Phoenix
602-997-7586 x 1037
Dogs and cats will be available for adoption. Donated items will also be up for raffle. Special seating game ticket prices are $15 with $5 from each ticket sale going to the Arizona Humane Society. Raffle tickets are $2 each or 3 tickets for $5.
www.azhumane.org
Sponsoring Agency: Arizona Humane Society

May 20, 2008
6pm
First-Time Homebuyer Seminar
Greater Phoenix Urban League
1402 S 7th Ave
602-254-5611 x 107
Workshop covering a variety of topics to help first-time homebuyers. Free
www.gphxul.org
Sponsoring Agency: Greater Phoenix Urban League

May 21, 2008
6:30am-8:30am & 2:30pm-4:30pm
Phoenix Bus Route Changes Open House
Sky Harbor Airport Terminal 3
Advisory Boardroom, Level 3, West Mezzanine
602-262-7242
Give your comments and input on the proposed bus route changes happening in December 2008. Free
www.phoenix.gov/publictransit
Sponsoring Agency: Phoenix Public Transit Department

May 28-June 8, 2008
10am Wednesday-Friday, 10am & 2pm Saturdays, 2pm Sundays.
The Big Bug Circus
Great Arizona Puppet Theater
302 W Latham St
602-262-2050
Marionette show featuring circus acts starring insects. $8 for adults, $6 for children
www.azpuppets.org
Sponsoring Agency: Great Arizona Puppet Theater

May 31, 2008
Noon-3pm BBQ and celebration followed by a 5:10pm Diamondbacks game
Statewide Foster Care Month Celebration and Diamondbacks Game
Heritage Square Park and Chase Field
Downtown Phoenix
602-663-3473
Awareness and community building event for anyone who participates in the foster care process from investigations to reunifications to adoptions. Free pre-game celebration. Tickets for bleacher level seats are $7.50 in advance.
www.azafap.org
Sponsoring Agency: Arizona Association for Foster & Adoptive Parents
 

Scottsdale - Return to the top of May 2008

Through May 18, 2008
7:30pm Fridays, 2pm Saturdays and Sundays
Mulan
Stagebrush Theatre
7020 E 2nd St
480-990-7405
Stage adaptation of the Disney movie musical set in ancient China. $8/children, $10/seniors and students, $12 adults
www.stagebrush.org
Sponsoring Agency: Greasepaint Youtheatre
 

Tempe - Return to the top of May 2008

May 9-September 3, 2008
On display in the outside windows of the Post Office
My Dog Has Fleas
United States Post Office
500 S Mill Ave
480-350-2867
Artwork display depicting summer fun. Free
www.tempe.gov
Sponsoring Agency: Tempe Cultural Services Division

May 14, 2008
6pm-7:30pm
Tempe Public Library Remodel Open House
Tempe Public Library Lower Level Program Room
3500 S Rural Rd
480-350-5511
Provide feedback regarding the initial design and service concepts for the upcoming interior renovation of the library. Free
www.tempe.gov/library
Sponsoring Agency: Tempe Public Library

 

June 2008 - Return to the top of the page

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Also in June...
Adopt-a-Cat Month
National Drive Safe Month
National Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Month
National Safety Month
Zoo and Aquarium Month

 

Phoenix - Return to the top of June 2008

May 28-June 8, 2008
10am Wednesday-Friday, 10am & 2pm Saturdays, 2pm Sundays.
The Big Bug Circus
Great Arizona Puppet Theater
302 W Latham St
602-262-2050
Marionette show featuring circus acts starring insects. $8 for adults, $6 for children
www.azpuppets.org
Sponsoring Agency: Great Arizona Puppet Theater

June 7, 2008
During regular park hours
Meet Your Park Ranger
Phoenix Mountain Preserve
40th Street south of Shea Boulevard
602-262-6863 / 602-262-6713 TTY
Park rangers will be distributing trail maps and answering questions about trails and outdoor programs. Free
www.phoenix.gov/parks
Sponsoring Agency: Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department

June 7, 2008
During regular park hours
Meet Your Park Ranger
North Mountain Visitor Center
12950 N 7th St
602-262-6863 / 602-262-6713 TTY
Park rangers will be distributing trail maps and answering questions about trails and outdoor programs. Free
www.phoenix.gov/parks
Sponsoring Agency: Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department

June 7, 2008
During regular park hours
Meet Your Park Ranger
South Mountain Park - Pima Canyon
9904 S 48th St
602-262-6863 / 602-262-6713 TTY
Park rangers will be distributing trail maps and answering questions about trails and outdoor programs. Free
www.phoenix.gov/parks
Sponsoring Agency: Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department

June 7, 2008
During regular park hours
Meet Your Park Ranger
Papago Park - West Park
625 N Galvin Pkwy
602-262-6863 / 602-262-6713 TTY
Park rangers will be distributing trail maps and answering questions about trails and outdoor programs. Free
www.phoenix.gov/parks
Sponsoring Agency: Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department

June 7, 2008
During regular park hours
Meet Your Park Ranger
Camelback Mountain - Echo Canyon Park
5950 N Echo Canyon Pkwy
602-262-6863 / 602-262-6713 TTY
Park rangers will be distributing trail maps and answering questions about trails and outdoor programs. Free
www.phoenix.gov/parks
Sponsoring Agency: Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department

June 7, 2008
During regular park hours
Meet Your Park Ranger
Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area
2439 S Central Ave
602-262-6863 / 602-262-6713 TTY
Park rangers will be distributing trail maps and answering questions about trails and outdoor programs. Free
www.phoenix.gov/parks
Sponsoring Agency: Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department

June 17, 2008
6pm
First-Time Homebuyer Seminar
Greater Phoenix Urban League
1402 S 7th Ave
602-254-5611 x 107
Workshop covering a variety of topics to help first-time homebuyers. Free
www.gphxul.org
Sponsoring Agency: Greater Phoenix Urban League
 

Tempe - Return to the top of June 2008

May 9-September 3, 2008
On display in the outside windows of the Post Office
My Dog Has Fleas
United States Post Office
500 S Mill Ave
480-350-2867
Artwork display depicting summer fun. Free
www.tempe.gov
Sponsoring Agency: Tempe Cultural Services Division

 

July 2008 - Return to the top of the page

Add Your Nonprofit Event!
Also in July...
Anti-Boredom Month
National Picnic Month
National Recreation Month

 

Phoenix - Return to the top of July 2008

July 15, 2008
6pm
First-Time Homebuyer Seminar
Greater Phoenix Urban League
1402 S 7th Ave
602-254-5611 x 107
Workshop covering a variety of topics to help first-time homebuyers. Free
www.gphxul.org
Sponsoring Agency: Greater Phoenix Urban League
 

Tempe - Return to the top of July 2008

May 9-September 3, 2008
On display in the outside windows of the Post Office
My Dog Has Fleas
United States Post Office
500 S Mill Ave
480-350-2867
Artwork display depicting summer fun. Free
www.tempe.gov
Sponsoring Agency: Tempe Cultural Services Division

 

August 2008 - Return to the top of the page

Add Your Nonprofit Event!
Also in August...
American Artist Appreciation Month
Foot Health Month
Home Business Month
National Golf Month
National Inventors Month
National Water Quality Month

 

Phoenix - Return to the top of August 2008

August 19, 2008
6pm
First-Time Homebuyer Seminar
Greater Phoenix Urban League
1402 S 7th Ave
602-254-5611 x 107
Workshop covering a variety of topics to help first-time homebuyers. Free
www.gphxul.org
Sponsoring Agency: Greater Phoenix Urban League

August 23, 2008
10am
First-Time Homebuyer Seminar
Greater Phoenix Urban League
1402 S 7th Ave
602-254-5611 x 107
Workshop covering a variety of topics to help first-time homebuyers. Free
www.gphxul.org
Sponsoring Agency: Greater Phoenix Urban League
 

Tempe - Return to the top of August 2008

May 9-September 3, 2008
On display in the outside windows of the Post Office
My Dog Has Fleas
United States Post Office
500 S Mill Ave
480-350-2867
Artwork display depicting summer fun. Free
www.tempe.gov
Sponsoring Agency: Tempe Cultural Services Division

 

September 2008 - Return to the top of the page

Add Your Nonprofit Event!
Also in September...
Baby Safety Month
Better Breakfast Month
Children's Eye Health & Safety Month
Library Card Sign-Up Month
National Courtesy Month
National School Success Month
Read a New Book Month
Women of Achievement Month

September 8 - Labor Day


 

Phoenix - Return to the top of September 2008

September 16, 2008
6pm
First-Time Homebuyer Seminar
Greater Phoenix Urban League
1402 S 7th Ave
602-254-5611 x 107
Workshop covering a variety of topics to help first-time homebuyers. Free
www.gphxul.org
Sponsoring Agency: Greater Phoenix Urban League

September 20, 2008
10am
First-Time Homebuyer Seminar
Greater Phoenix Urban League
1402 S 7th Ave
602-254-5611 x 107
Workshop covering a variety of topics to help first-time homebuyers. Free
www.gphxul.org
Sponsoring Agency: Greater Phoenix Urban League
 

Tempe - Return to the top of September 2008

May 9-September 3, 2008
On display in the outside windows of the Post Office
My Dog Has Fleas
United States Post Office
500 S Mill Ave
480-350-2867
Artwork display depicting summer fun. Free
www.tempe.gov
Sponsoring Agency: Tempe Cultural Services Division

 

October 2008 - Return to the top of the page

Add Your Nonprofit Event!
Also in October...
Adopt-a-Shelter-Animal Month
Computer Learning Month
Family History Month
National Pizza Month
National Roller Skating Month
Polish American History Month
Stamp Collecting Month

 

Phoenix - Return to the top of October 2008

October 21, 2008
6pm
First-Time Homebuyer Seminar
Greater Phoenix Urban League
1402 S 7th Ave
602-254-5611 x 107
Workshop covering a variety of topics to help first-time homebuyers. Free
www.gphxul.org
Sponsoring Agency: Greater Phoenix Urban League

October 25, 2008
10am
First-Time Homebuyer Seminar
Greater Phoenix Urban League
1402 S 7th Ave
602-254-5611 x 107
Workshop covering a variety of topics to help first-time homebuyers. Free
www.gphxul.org
Sponsoring Agency: Greater Phoenix Urban League

October 25, 2008
6pm Reception, 7:30pm Program
2008 Evening of Goodwill
Marriott Desert Ridge
5350 E Marriott Dr
602-535-4043
Fundraising event for the Ruth and Hartley Barker Post-Secondary Scholarship Fund. Reception features live music, a silent auction, and complimentary photos followed by dinner and honors presentation. $275 for individual tickets or $500 for a pair of tickets
www.goodwillaz.org
Sponsoring Agency: Goodwill of Central Arizona

 

November 2008 - Return to the top of the page

Add Your Nonprofit Event!
Also in November...
America Recylces Day
Aviation Month
Child Safety & Protection Month
Good Nutrition Month
Latin American Month
National Adoption Month
National Epilepsy Month
National Model Railroad Month

 

Phoenix - Return to the top of November 2008

November 18, 2008
6pm
First-Time Homebuyer Seminar
Greater Phoenix Urban League
1402 S 7th Ave
602-254-5611 x 107
Workshop covering a variety of topics to help first-time homebuyers. Free
www.gphxul.org
Sponsoring Agency: Greater Phoenix Urban League

November 22, 2008
10am
First-Time Homebuyer Seminar
Greater Phoenix Urban League
1402 S 7th Ave
602-254-5611 x 107
Workshop covering a variety of topics to help first-time homebuyers. Free
www.gphxul.org
Sponsoring Agency: Greater Phoenix Urban League

 

December 2008 - Return to the top of the page

Add Your Nonprofit Event!
Also in December...
"Hi Neighbor" Month
National Stress-Free Family Holiday Month
Read a New Book Month
Safe Toy and Gift Month
Universal Human Rights Month
Write to a Friend Month

December 21 - First Day of Winter


 

January 2009 - Return to the top of the page

Add Your Nonprofit Event!
Also in January...
Eye Care Month
National Hobby Month
National Hot Tea Month
National Soup Month
National Oatmeal Month
National Staying Healthy Month
National Thank You Month

 

February 2009 - Return to the top of the page

Add Your Nonprofit Event!
Also in February...
American Heart Month
American History Month
Black History Month
Children's Dental Health Month
International Friendship Month
National Snack Food Month
National Wild Bird Feeding Month
National Responsible Pet Owners' Month

February 14 - St Valentine's Day


 

March 2009 - Return to the top of the page

Add Your Nonprofit Event!
Also in March...
American Red Cross Month
Brain Injury Awareness Month
Music in Our Schools Month
National Craft Month
National Frozen Food Month
National Nutrition Month
Women's History Month
Youth Art Month

March 17 - St Patrick's Day
March 20 - First Day of Spring


 

April 2009 - Return to the top of the page

Add Your Nonprofit Event!
Also in April...
Autism Awareness Month
Keep America Beautiful Month
Child Abuse Prevention Month
Math Awareness Month
National Donate Life Month
National Garden Month
National Poetry Month
Stress Awareness Month
Valley Bike Month

 


 
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