Judy's Phoenix Blog April 2006 Archive

With so many people of Mexican heritage in the Phoenix area, it's no wonder that Cinco de Mayo is a day much anticipated in the Valley of the Sun. Cinco ... Read More

Details about summer programs for kids are still coming in, so if you haven't made reservations for your child yet, don't despair. Summer camp sure has changed from when I ... Read More

In my last weekly newsletter, I included information about where to buy cheap gas in the Phoenix area. I got the following email from Michael: You might mention in your future ... Read More

She found About Phoenix while she was researching her family's upcoming move to Phoenix, Arizona. She visited the About Phoenix Forum. She collected opinions and advice about various topics relating ... Read More

I'm not really obsessed with the red paper clip guy, but I am impressed with his ingenuity, and fascinated with how his red paper clip has now taken on a ... Read More

It is not official. It may not be official for a couple of weeks. But news is leaking all over NBA-land that the voters have decided. For the first time in ... Read More

Last week the AeA released its ninth annual Cyberstates report detailing national and state trends in high-tech employment, wages, exports, and other key economic factors. That report provided a state-by-state ... Read More

Does a patio home have two levels? Can a townhouse have more than one common wall? What is a gemini home, anyway? Sorting out the descriptions of homes in Phoenix ... Read More

The Monopoly game, that is. The makers of Monopoly, Parker Brothers, are asking people to vote for the 22 city landmarks that they believe should be in the next edition, ... Read More

Mother's Day is May 14, 2006. That means that if you get your act together, you have plenty of time to order something special for Mom or Grandma to make ... Read More

Here are another 25 license plates that I've seen around town. Did you know that you can order a Pink Ribbon/Cancer Awareness plate from MVD? The Pink Ribbon/Cancer Awareness plate, ... Read More

While the price of regular unleaded gas reportedly hit $4 per gallon at one station in California today, there are still many stations selling gas for less than $3 per ... Read More

I attended a Town Hall Meeting featuring Senator John McCain yesterday. There were basically three issues on his mind for the meeting: illegal immigration, Iran, and Iraq. Although Senator McCain's ... Read More

As it starts to heat up, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts brings runners a way to beat the heat while supporting youth education programs at the Center. Night Run ... Read More

The west valley is going to the dogs (and cats)! If you are considering adopting a pet, then mark your calendar for Sunday, April 23, 2006. That's when Maddie’s ... Read More

Do you remember when there used to be a Terminal 1 at the airport? Well, in a few years, we'll be looking back fondly at the days when we used ... Read More

Congrats to the Arizona Diamondbacks' left fielder Luis Gonzales, who in the 6th inning during tonight's game became only the 21st player in baseball history to have hit 300 homes ... Read More

Everywhere you look these days you'll see those large trees with bright yellow flowers. Amazing, aren't they? But what kind of tree is it? Well, my friend, that tree is ... Read More

Everyone expects a lot of programs during St. Patrick's Day week, but George O'Brien of the Arizona Irish Music Society let me know that there is not much let up ... Read More

As the Greater Phoenix area continues to grow, definitions become tougher. When people say east Valley, do they mean Scottsdale, too? What is downtown Phoenix vs. central Phoenix vs. north ... Read More

Are you just starting to check out the options for summer camps and programs for the kids? Registration for the Chandler's recreational swim team opens on Monday, April 17, 2006, ... Read More

There aren't many places with as many luxurious resorts as Phoenix and Scottsdale. We all know that we have the most beautiful places in Arizona in which to enjoy world-class ... Read More

Did you know that the Phoenix Mercury was one of the inaugural franchises of the Women’s National Basketball Association? This year will be the 10th year that the ladies will ... Read More

Can Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh win their 4th consecutive AVP Tempe Open Title? I think they can. They have shown time and again that they are a very strong ... Read More

Several of the cities in Maricopa County raised their retails sales tax rates since last year. Of the 25 cities in the county, 3 of them--Carefree, Guadalupe, and Paradise Valley--bumped ... Read More

It's already begun. This week marks the return of Country Thunder USA. I actually haven't seen much press about the 2006 event, but you can be sure that with stars ... Read More

You have time to get your suit to the cleaners today and pick it up tomorrow. Make sure your hair looks hot and you're dressed appropriately. Make sure you know ... Read More

This week marks the anniversary of the date that I arrived in Arizona, my new home. It was April 3, 1979. With New York City in my rear view mirror ... Read More

It isn't a new school. Arizona State University has announced that it has renamed the law school using the name of retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, "in honor ... Read More

Easter comes a bit late this year, but that's no reason to procrastinate! If you are thinking about going out for a special Easter meal on April 16th, now is ... Read More

Spring Training is over, and the real season now begins. During Spring Training games, it can be difficult to get a feel for the team. Coaches experiment with lineups, newcomers ... Read More

I received this email from Rick: A few years ago we stopped at a Swap meet on our way back from a trip to Yuma. Instead of going through Phoenix and ... Read More

If you ever go out to eat, Thursday, April 27, 2006 is a day that you should do it. Maybe even more than once! That day is Dining Out For ... Read More

...because in less than two months, that desert heat will be here. When the summer comes, it's best that you wear leather soled shoes, or this could happen to you!