Judy's Phoenix Blog November 2007 Archive

I recently learned about some more community holiday happenings. Here they are. Glendale - December 2, 2007 Get into the holiday spirit with a "Glories of the Holidays" concert at Midwestern ... Read More

We continue our countdown of 25 ideas for gifts that say "Arizona." © Judy Hedding Scorpions can be scary, but they can also be fun! Imagine the surprise on your children's faces ... Read More

A new Smithsonian traveling exhibition coming to the Arizona Museum for Youth in downtown Mesa, Arizona. Ours is the only museum in the Southwest, and only the second in the ... Read More

I recently learned about some more community holiday happenings. Here they are. Tempe - December 1, 2007 through January 5, 2008 Danish Christmas returns to the Petersen House. A Danish Christmas at ... Read More

We continue our countdown of 25 ideas for gifts that say "Arizona." Kokopelli is a popular fellow here in Arizona. This magical flute player adorns kitchen towels, golf bags, rugs and ... Read More

So many events this weekend might be impacted by the impending bad weather that has been predicted for Friday and Saturday. Hopefully, it won't be as wet as predicted, and ... Read More

We continue our countdown of 25 ideas for gifts that say "Arizona." You don't have to go far to find a golf course in the Valley of the Sun. If the ... Read More

Phoenix Art Museum is one of only two museums in the world to host this special international exhibition exploring the significance of artistic repetition through the art of eleven renowned ... Read More

Raquel sent me an email about Super Bowl XLII in 2008. Judy, I read somewhere that Phoenix is the Headquarters for SuperBowl but gathering from your info, events are spread all ... Read More

We continue our countdown of 25 ideas for gifts that say "Arizona." Southwest flavors are different than those in the south or the northeast. We like to turn up the zip ... Read More

Here are some more community holiday happenings that I recently learned about. Mesa - December 2, 2007 Winter Holiday Marketplace presented by Arizona Mama and Mama’s Makin’ Money. The Winter Holiday Marketplace ... Read More

We continue our countdown of 25 ideas for gifts that say "Arizona." If you have a sports fan on your gift list, Phoenix is a great city for you to find ... Read More

We continue our countdown of 25 ideas for gifts that say "Arizona." Today we focus on our younger friends: nieces, nephews, grandchildren or our own children. The gift of reading is ... Read More

I recently learned about some more community holiday happenings. Here they are. Mesa - November 29, 2007 through December 1, 2007 The 2007 Christmas House is the Desert Club's 50th Anniversary House. ... Read More

We continue our countdown of 25 ideas for gifts that say "Arizona." Everyone needs a calendar or two or three. I don't mean those calendars that come from charitable organizations (although ... Read More

You know that the Auto Show is a big event here in Phoenix; it lasts for four days. You still have today and tomorrow to get to the Arizona International ... Read More

I recently learned about some more community holiday happenings. Here they are. Glendale - November 27, 2007 HOLIDAY CARD-MAKING WORKSHOP: Tuesday, November 27 at 7:00 PM in the Roadrunner Room at the Foothills ... Read More

We continue our countdown of 25 ideas for gifts that say "Arizona." Arizona holiday ornaments will make great stocking stuffers for Phoenix lovers. This gecko in a Santa hat is sitting ... Read More

Bloglets. That's what these are: Phoenix area holiday bloglets. I recently learned about some more community holiday happenings. Here they are. Glendale - November 24, 2007 to December 15, 2007 Children can ... Read More

Looking for ideas for gifts? If you have someone on your gift list who might be a little tough to shop for, and you'd like to give a gift that ... Read More

I had never done it before, but I was coaxed. I pride myself on almost always being up for a new experience. Well I can think of a few adventures ... Read More

I recently learned about some more community holiday happenings. Here they are. Stanford - December 8, 2008 Joy to the Herd Holiday Festival: It's Roxie's favorite time of year so she's invited ... Read More

The Mesa Arizona Temple Garden Christmas Lights exhibit, which is known for its outdoor display of hundreds of thousands of lights and free nightly concerts, also includes a portrayal of ... Read More

The Arizona Rattlers ended the 2007 season on a dismal note, winning only 4 out 0f 16 games. They will begin the 2008 season with a bold promise. In the off ... Read More

I recently learned about some more community holiday happenings. Here they are. Phoenix - November 22, 2007 through January 6, 2008 The Phoenix Public Transit Department has announced that the annual Holiday ... Read More

I received the following email from Deb: Hi, I am getting desperate. I have been searching for tickets to the Barrett Jackson auto show as a gift to my ... Read More

Bloglets. That's what these are: Phoenix area holiday bloglets. Here are some more community holiday happenings that recently came to my attention. Phoenix- Saturday, December 8, 2007 Cookies and Cocoa With Santa ... Read More

I don't know about you, but there are some violations at restaurants that bother me more than others. I'm not questioning whether or not those violations should be noted. The ... Read More

It begins today. A new tradition. Unless, of course, it doesn't go well, and then I'll just end it. Hah! Here's the thing. I get emails. Lots of them. Hundreds. So ... Read More

We thought we'd beat the crowd on Saturday when we timed our arrival in Fountain Hills to be about 10:30 a.m. for the Fountain Festival of Arts and Crafts. Yikes! ... Read More

I received an email from a fellow dog lover. Here's the question, and here is my response. I don't know if you can help me. We've got a 7 month ... Read More

Sunday, November 11, 2007 is Veterans Day. Phoenicians will be honoring our veterans at many events around the Valley of the Sun, including the annual VA Medical Center's Veterans Day ... Read More

Lourdes contacted me recently with two problems. I can help with with the grass, but I fear that I have no quick or smart answers for maniacal munchkins! Hello Judy,When do ... Read More

There was no better day to head to Carefree, Arizona to stroll around downtown Carefree (they don't call it Easy Street for nothin'). © Judy Hedding The number of people in ... Read More

The Phoenix Boys Choir performs at concert halls, churches, recording studios and festivals around the world. The choir has been singing for 60 years, and is today the largest boychoir ... Read More