Judy's Phoenix Blog January 2006 Archive

The City of Scottsdale wants everyone to enjoy their visit to the FBR Open, and that starts even before you get out of your car. Traffic, restrictions, and parking are ... Read More

Phil Mickelson, Sergio Garcia, Jesper Parnevik, David Duval, and David Toms don't need much help getting to, around, and from the FBR Open. All they have to worry about is ... Read More

'Tis the season for Farmers' Markets. These outdoor markets are now found in many parts of the Valley (hey Glendale and Surprise, where are yours?) and offer fresh, local produce, ... Read More

If it doesn't rain today, Thursday, which I guess it won't, that means that we haven't had any measurable rain in Phoenix for 100 days. The last rainfall at Phoenix ... Read More

Since 2000, the local resale housing market has been consistently setting new records for activity. In a rapidly growing area like Greater Phoenix, new records should be expected. The townhouse/condominium ... Read More

The Arizona Fine Art EXPO returns to north Scottsdale for its second year. The 10-week event showcases juried artists applying their artistic talents in a working studio environment, giving attendees ... Read More

Does that title surprise you? Most people who don't live here, or who have only visited certain well-publicized retirement communities, think of Arizona as a retirement place. They believe it's ... Read More

Yesterday, I mentioned Rocky Point as a popular Spring Break destination. Rocky Point is a favorite at other times of the year for Phoenix area residents that want to ... Read More

Thankfully for many of us, Phoenix is not really a Spring Break destination. But Arizona residents determined to find some Spring Break sun, fun, water, and overindulgence have two choices ... Read More

I received one of those joke emails the other day, listing little known facts. One of those had to do with our friend the scorpion. It said: A tiny amount of ... Read More

Phoenix rental car customers will find added convenience at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Rental Car Center. The facility houses all of Sky Harbor's rental car operations under one ... Read More

I stopped by the Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction yesterday, and took a few pictures. These should give you a good idea about what goes on there. If you like classic ... Read More

I was driving on the Loop 101 in Scottsdale yesterday. There sure was a lot of action on that road! Not accidents, no ladders or bags of concrete in ... Read More

It's too late for you to apply for Survivor Panama, and they already have someone from Tempe who'll be competing on that show. If, however, you'd like to be considered ... Read More

It's been a few years since we first heard about roof rats invading the Arcadia section of Phoenix. An older section of central Phoenix, Arcadia is known for its abundance ... Read More

Really? Flugtag? Wow. So, you say you don't know what Flugtag is? Well, I know I didn't, but now I consider myself somewhat of a Flugtag expert! Flugtag is an event ... Read More

The annual Arizona Songwriters Gathering will be held in Phoenix later this month at the Encanto Park Clubhouse. Songwriters and their songs will be showcased. The festival also provides information ... Read More

In an announcement that made me say "Omigosh!" out loud, the City of Mesa has announced that all sponsorships by the City of Mesa will be withdrawn beginning January 17, ... Read More

A local TV station is running a story about a woman is going to court to have hundreds of dollars in fines overturned because she was driving in the HOV ... Read More

That popular reality TV show, Survivor, will have Panama as the backdrop for the next challenge. The 16 Survivor contestants will be organized into four tribes: older men, older women, ... Read More

Not. I received another bogus email about winning a huge lottery. Now, mind, you, if I HAD won 2.5 million Euro (or Euros, depending on where you're from) I'd still be ... Read More

No, the building didn't go anywhere. It's still there, hosting the Phoenix Suns, the Phoenix Mercury, The Arizona Rattlers, the Phoenix Roadrunners, and lots of concerts and shows. But as ... Read More

The folks at Men's Fitness Magazine have announced the Fittest and Fattest Cities for 2006. Although I haven't noticed a significant change in the city (except for about a hundred ... Read More

Each year on the third Monday of January citizens of our country take time to recognize and celebrate the birth, the life and the ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King, ... Read More

The Native American Arts Festival features more than 200 award-winning artists and showcases both traditional and modern Native American Art. Jewelry, pottery, basketry, weaving, kachinas, painting, beadwork and more will ... Read More