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Emerald Pools and Spas is hosting the Grand Opening of its first pool and supply store located at 34406 North 27th Drive, (Bldg 9, Ste. 192, just south of 27th Ave. & Carefree Hwy) in Phoenix, Saturday, April 30th. Beginning at 11:00AM, attendees will enjoy a free BBQ, a raffle drawing and giveaways for the whole family to enjoy.   Owner David Fladhammer has been in the pool business for over 16 years. In 2000, he opened his family-owned-and-operated company, Emerald Pools and Spas, providing new pool and remodel construction, service and repair, weekly maintenance, and now, retail pool supplies. After several years of owning Emerald Pools & Spas, Fladhammer moved his family to the North Valley and watched the community take off. “My wife and I wanted to stay here in the North Valley and be a part of all of the growth, so we decided to make it our home. It was at that point that my son, Jacob, and I opened up Emerald Pool Supply.”   602.795.4466 www.emeraldpoolandspa.com... More

  Hosted by the New River Elementary School PTSA, a community block party will be held from 4:00 to 7:00PM on April 29th on the school grounds. Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy live music by Power Steering and delicious noshes such as hamburgers, corndogs, and their “famous” Tri-tip & Pepper sandwiches. Lots of giggles and fun are in store playing horseshoes and participating in sack races. Dreamchaser is sponsoring a free petting zoo for the little ones.   As part of the festivities, New River Elementary Music Teacher Mrs. Kristina Kilen will have her long hair cut (“as little as 10 inches and up to 20 inches”) in front of the entire school at morning assembly on April 29th for the benefit of Locks of Love. Locks of Love is a public non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children in the United States and Canada under age 21 who suffer from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. Julie “JJ” Jones of Michael Alexander... More

Canyon Church of Christ April 24th: Pancake Breakfast, 9:00AM to 10:15AM; Worship and Dramatic Presentation, 10:30AM to 11:45AM; Easter Egg Hunt 12 noon to 12:30PM Meets at Diamond Canyon School, Anthem 40004 N. Liberty Bell Way 623.551.3175; www.canyonchurch.org   Christ’s Church at The Crossroads Celebrate Easter Weekend at the Crossroads! April 23rd: Community Family Picnic, 11:00AM to 3:00PM April 24th: Easter Sunday Services 9:00AM and 10:30AM Anthem Elementary School 41020 NE Freedom Way, Anthem 623.466.7964; www.thecrossroadsaz.com   Deer Valley Worship Center April 24th Easter Sunday Service: 10:00AM Terramar Elementary School 7000 W. Happy Valley Rd., Peoria www.dvworship.com   Desert View Bible Church Good Friday: Service 7:00PM April 24th Easter Sunday Services: (Sunrise) 6:00AM; (Indoors) 8:00AM, 9:30AM, and 11:00AM 105 West Carefree Highway, Phoenix 623.298.4900   Fellowship Church April 22nd, Good Friday Worship Night with Communion: 7:00PM April 24th, Easter... More

On April 23rd, as a service to Anthem residents, Allied Waste, Iron Mountain, and Big Brothers and Big Sisters are coming to Anthem for a Recycling, Shredding, and Clothing Drive event, from 8:00AM-2:00PM at the Anthem Community Center.   “This is a great opportunity for residents to help the environment and community, as well as get their spring cleaning done,” states Neal Shearer, Community Operations Officer. “We thank Iron Mountain, Tristar, and Big Brothers and Big Sisters for providing their services. We especially thank Allied Waste for helping us organize and sponsor the event.” For more information or questions about what can or cannot be recycled, please contact the Anthem Community Council.   623.742.6050 www.OnlineAtAnthem.com.... More

There isn’t much that can’t be accomplished with hard work and dedication – ask the “8 and under” Anthem Dolphins team, who “made a splash” at the 8 and under State Championships held March 26th and 27th. The two-day meet was held at the Anthem Community Center with swimmers from all over the state.   Their success goes far beyond individual accomplishments, and highlights a team that started more than ten years ago and has gotten progressively larger and more prestigious within the state with every passing year.   It is no wonder, with the caliber of Dolphin leadership including Head Coach Axel Birnbrich, who made Olympic Trial times while at the University of Ohio, and is a three-time “Coach of the Year” for Arizona High Schools, along with accomplished coaches Helen Casaseday, Karen Foley, and Jason Schmeltzer. Combined with a high degree of parent involvement and dedication, there is no telling the success that this team will likely see in the future.   Meet... More

Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) announces its upcoming musical production of Honk! Jr., the contemporary and comic retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic story, "The Ugly Duckling."  Honk beat out The Lion King for the Olivier Award (the British equivalent to the Tony Award), and it features a wonderful Dreamcoat-like score that everyone will enjoy. Visit the farm in Anthem with the talented cast of  65 area youth, ages 6-14, as they perform the heart-warming story that reminds us all not to judge a book by its cover.  “I have always loved the story of The Ugly Duckling and feel its messages are powerful,” said MTA’s Producing Artistic Director and Vocal Director Jackie Hammond. “One moral reminds us that everyone is special and important, much like our philosophy at MTA.”  Hammond is joined by veteran director Laura O’Meara and Zoni-winning choreographer Sherry Henderson.  Ginette Rossi is assistant to the vocal director, and Anya Rogers is assistant to the... More

Pop Warner North Association Football & Cheerleading are having registration for the 2011 Tackle, Cheer and Flag Season. Please visit the website for your registration packet prior to attending registration. Please be sure to read all of the registration requirements on the website to ensure your youngster won’t be disappointed. Season starts August 1st for tackle football and August 8th for flag. May 14th 9:00AM - 4:00PM Anthem Community Center and Big 5 Sports 19th Ave & Bell Rd. Tackle $210, Cheer $180, Flag $120... More

Pop Warner North Association Football & Cheerleading are having registration for the 2011 Tackle, Cheer and Flag Season. Please visit the website for your registration packet prior to attending registration. Please be sure to read all of the registration requirements on the website to ensure your youngster won’t be disappointed. Season starts August 1st for tackle football and August 8th for flag. April 16th 9:00AM - 4:00PM Anthem Community Center and Big 5 Sports 19th Ave & Bell Rd.  Tackle $190, Cheer $160, Flag $120... More

Anthem, AZ Residents are reminded that June 30th is the last day to purchase Veteran pavers or Friend/Business/Organization pavers to ensure placement at the Anthem Veteran Memorial site for the opening ceremony, November 11, 2011. To guarantee your commemorative Veteran or Friend/Business/Organization paver is placed for the opening ceremony, go to www.OnlineAtAnthem.com, click on Veterans Memorial, and click on the Purchase Paver/Donate link. If you miss the June 30th deadline, you will be able to add a paver at a later date, but it will not be placed in time for the opening ceremony.   Donations to the Memorial will always will be accepted. Over the past eight months, many cash donations have been greatly appreciated. Any person, business or organization donating over $500 will be listed on the website and recognized as a Friend of the Memorial at the Memorial site. Donations may be made by credit card online or by check and credit card through the mail. Go to... More

When: Friday, April 15th, 2011 from 5:30pm - 10:30pm Organizer: Taylor Bandelier, thinktink3838@yahoo.com Contact Phone: (623) 326-2878   Cross of Christ is hosting Parent's Night Out this Friday, March 11th. 5:30-10:30pm 2 year olds to 5th grade Cost:  $20/child or $50/families with 3 or more children (your RSVP will register your child/children)     Only 50 spots available, they will fill up fast!... More

Join us on April 30, 2011 for a let-your-hair-down night of live music, auctions, dancing, prizes, raffles and enjoying friends!   Each table will pick a theme to express their inner selves....so are you Gilligan's Island or more of a Gone With The Wind fan? Dress yourselves and your table to compete for prizes!   Bring a picnic supper and have fun! Cash wine and beer bar available.   Tickets are only $35 and may be purchased by contacting Barbara at barbara@azjordan.com or by calling 623-551-5598 or 623-293-8501. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.acnv.org.   Arts Council of the North Valley   Proceeds benefit the Arts Council of the North Valley, Inc. to fund educational outreach, scholarships and other artistic programs in the North Valley.   The ACNV is a donation-funded, volunteer-based, 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Our mission is to provide the leadership in support of artistic excellence, understanding and education of the arts, and to nurture the cultural life and... More

April 9 & 10 12th Annual Anthem Days Anthem Arizona The 12th Annual Anthem Days takes place this year on Saturday, April 9 and Sunday, April 10. The Anthem Community Park will be a-buzz as this two-day festival celebrates everything Spring with an arts and crafts fair, a business fair, live entertainment, carnival rides and games, a food court and beer garden, bounce houses, pony and barrel rides, contests and an egg hunt that includes a visit by Peter Cottontail.   Schedule of Events:   The carnival runs Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. All You Can Ride bracelets can be purchased for $15 on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.   The Arts and Crafts Fair and Business Expo runs Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.   The Eggstravaganza will take place on Sunday at softball... More

April 16 Outlets at Anthem’s 8th Annual Strike-A-Pose Model Search Anthem Arizona Could you be one of Arizona’s next top models? Outlets at Anthem is once again teaming up with FORD/Robert Black Agency to discover the freshest Valley faces ready to make the big time. The 8th Annual Strike-A-Pose Model Search will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at Outlets at Anthem. Four grand-prize winners will be awarded a one-year modeling contract with FORD/Robert Black. In addition, Outlets at Anthem will select another ten winners to represent the center in their year-round print ad campaigns and televised appearances.     No prior modeling experience is necessary. All that’s needed is a smiling face and a positive attitude. Entrants must be between the ages of five and forty. Registration is free and will take place on site starting at 7:30AM on event day. Pre-registration is also available online at the outlets website; just click on the “model search” link. The first 100... More

April 15 2nd ANNUAL “BULLS 4 BOOBS” Get ready for the 2nd Annual ‘Bulls 4 Boobs’ fundraiser hosted by Team W.I. S.H. Arizona and the Buffalo Chip Saloon and Steakhouse, Cave Creek, AZ, Friday, April 15, 5:30PM-10:00PM.   Bull riding is an extreme sport with cowboys on-board who have the tenacity to try and hang on for ‘8 seconds’ of glory. Not to be outdone, 46 members of Team W.I.S.H. will participate in the AZ 3-Day 60-mile walk, November 11-13, 2011 in the Phoenix area and raise funds to help find a cure for this horrible disease.   Team members will be on hand every Friday night starting March 11, along with these ‘bovine athletes’ through the finale April 15, selling raffle tickets, Bulls 4 Boobs event shirts, pink ribbons and more. And the Buffalo Chip will be serving up great food, two-stepping music and barrels of fun for every age!   “We could not have been as successful last year without the support of Buffalo Chip owner, Larry Wendt and his staff,... More

April 6-10 Cave Creek Fiesta Days Rodeo From Wednesday, April 6 through Sunday, April 10, the Fiesta Days Rodeo will be held at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena, which is located one-mile north of Carefree Highway on North 28th Street.   Festivities begin on Wednesday with the 1st Annual Fiesta Days-Dan Lebsock Memorial Golf Tournament at Rancho Manana Golf Club. Thursday brings the Miss Rodeo Arizona Horsemanship contest to the Memorial Arena, with a Kid’s Night Movie at dark.   The excitement escalates beginning at 8:00AM on Friday; the PRCA Slack events will allow cowboys unable to schedule a regular ride in the rodeo to post their times. The Women’s Professional Rodeo follows at 10:00AM.   Finally, it’s time for the RODEO!!! Three days of buckin’, ropin’, and cowboy fun will fill the arena Friday night, Saturday night, and Sunday afternoon.   Yes, there’s something for everyone. The Fiesta Days Parade will progress through the streets of Cave Creek beginning at 9:00AM... More