Photos By You: Phoenix snapshots
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Eye-tissue group encourages donors
This News By You article was submitted by Humanity Eye and Tissue Transplant.
Private trial is new tool in divorces
This News By You article was submitted by Donison Law Firm, PLLC.
Capital Group teaches about finances
This News By You article was submitted by Chris Elliott, senior recruiting manager of Capital Group Cos.
Homeless families to get holiday dinner
This News By You article was submitted by Melissa Quillard of Waste Management of Arizona Inc.
Holiday travel requires planning
As the holiday season begins, many Arizonans will soon be headed out of town to celebrate with family and friends.
Martial-arts expert offers advice to teens
How bad do you want it?
'Titans' inspiration brings message to Anytown luncheon
This News by You was written by Susan Kricun on behalf of Anytown Arizona.
Opera star Isola Jones impresses many
This News By You article was submitted by Louise Gacioch of South Mountain Community College.
Author touts self-employment
Being laid off can be emotionally and financially devastating. But experts say that self-employment is becoming a more attractive option to people who suddenly find themselves out of work.
Author Duarte to speak about new book
Author Stella Pope Duarte, one of Arizona's most beloved and popular literary figures, will hold a reading, signing and dance presentation of her latest book, ''If I Die in Juárez'' at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at El Portal Restaurant, 117 W. Grant St.
'Arizona State of Mind' is guide to travelers
This News by You was submitted by Wayne Dickmann of Arizona State of Mind.
Health Net helps promote literacy
Lori Rieger of Health Net of Arizona provided this News by You article.
Candle maker honored by national group
SCOTTSDALE - One-of-a-kind Crystal Candle Gardens created by Jennifer Morse have been selected for the 2008 Best of Scottsdale Award in the Gift Baskets and Parcels category by the U. S. Local Business Association.
Dream Builders award college scholarships
This News By You article was submitted by Shannon Furey.
Sunnyslope Kiwanians hand out dictionaries
The Sunnyslope Kiwanis Club has begun its fourth season of distributing Dictionaries to all third graders in the Washington School District.
Students hear personal tale from Holocaust
This News by You was submitted by Cindy Hafer of Jess Schwartz College Prep.
SMCC receives $290,000 grant
This article was submitted by Rob Price, director of Marketing at South Mountain Community College.
StARs attract students to ASU
This News by You article was submitted by Corey Schubert, manager of media communications for ASU's College of Public Programs.
Mentors help women choose construction jobs
This News by You was written by Joe Kullman of Arizona State University's Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering.
How to keep your dog safe on Halloween
Rhonda S. Verona submitted the following article.
Xavier gears up for annual holiday dinner
The Mothers' Guild of Xavier College Preparatory will host its 36th annual holiday dinner and auction on Nov. 8.
'Foodies' originators receive Founders' Award
This News By You article was submitted by Eileen Bailey.
'The Taffetas' cloaked in musical nostalgia
This News By You article was submitted by Angie Ellsworth, public relations manager for Starlight Theater.
Philippines-inspired photographs to be exhibited
This News By You article was submitted by Steve Carr of the Kur Carr Group Inc.
Residents asked: 'Where do you like to DART?'
This News by You was provided by the city's Public Transit Department.
Ex-CNN anchor is back in classroom
This News By You article was submitted by Julie Newberg, media relations officer for Arizona State University on the Tempe campus.
CAP public-affairs officer receives 2 awards
This News By You article was submitted by Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302 of the Arizona Wing of the Civil Air Patrol.
5-stand added to Avery shooting range
The Arizona Game and Fish Department submitted the following article about upgrades at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix.
Family aims for $10k in diabetes walk
The following article was submitted by Bryce Jensen on behalf of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Holocaust survivor will speak at library
SCOTTSDALE - Holocaust survivor Gerda Weissmann Klein of Scottsdale, whose story won an Oscar for best documentary, will share her story at 3 p.m. Sept. 14 at Burton Barr Central Library in Phoenix.
ADOT sends news via e-mail
This News By You article came from the Arizona Department of Transportation.
School-bus safety shouldn't be overlooked
This News By You article was submitted by Victor Rangel of the Phoenix Fire Department.
Paradise Bakery opens in new location
A new Paradise Bakery & Cafe has opened on the popular 12th Street and Glendale Avenue corner.
Jack Storey: Teacher, family man, friend
This News by You was written by Ray Sargent.
Bumper sticker a call to learn to love city
Georganne Bryant, owner of Phoenix clothing boutique Frances, is making news with her new ''Love Phoenix or Leave Phoenix'' bumper sticker. We invited her to explain why she created it.
Tweens spreading their wings early on Internet
This News By You article was submitted by Susan Anable of northeast Phoenix. Anable is director of government affairs with Cox Communications, and she and her husband, Mike, are parents of 11- and 8-year-old children.
Fundraiser benefits Humane Society
AJ's Fine Foods in north Phoenix is kicking off a fundraiser Saturday to benefit the Arizona Humane Society.
WWII vets to be grand marshals for Anthem parade
This News By You article was submitted by representatives of the Daisy Mountain Veterans Day Parade and Family Picnic.
Lost and found spurs random acts of kindness
This News By You article was submitted by Beverly Medlyn, director of communications for Hospice of the Valley.
Young Arizona shooters top clay-target field
This News By You article was submitted by Doug Burt, public information officer of the Arizona Game and Fish Department.
Going local provides numerous benefits
This News By You article was submitted by Cindy Gentry, executive director of Community Food Connections, a non-profit organization. She can be reached at 602-493-5231 or via www.foodconnect.org.
St. Mark's offers Family Matters Workshop
This News by You was submitted by Carillon Torgerson.
A summer retreat full of Sunshine
This News by You was submitted by Stacie Bauer.
Credit union's teamwork, spirit aids homeless
This ''News by You'' was written by Paul B. Stull, Senior Vice President of the Arizona State Credit Union.
Lower arthritis risks with simple changes
This News By You article was submitted by Nancy Winchester, arthritis manager for the Arizona Department of Health Services. Winchester works with the Arthritis Foundation to help educate Arizonans about the disease.
Education offerings expand to Phoenix campus
This ''News by You'' article was written by Julie Newberg of Arizona State University's media relations department.
Program encourages kids to write letters
Cindi Reiss, a community volunteer and freelance writer, submitted this News By You about PencilPALS.
People's Choice sermons challenge pastor
This News By You article was submitted by Julia Zandler, an elder at Orangewood Presbyterian Church.
Trauma nurse named 'Volunteer of the Year'
Susan Fuchs wrote this News by You. She is the Strategic Media Relations Specialist for John C. Lincoln hospitals in the Valley.
10 ways to use the public library from home
This News by You was provided by Joyce Valdez of the city.
Veterans reap benefits of video games
This News by You came Paula Pedene from the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center.
Phoenix resident aids Iowa flood victims
This News by You was supplied by Janet Boyer, Community Relations Specialist for
Summer camp for kids at Animal Welfare League
This News By You article about the Arizona Animal Welfare League's Summer Camp for Kids was submitted by Debra J. White.
Take precautions to help your pets survive heat
This News By You article from the Animals Benefit Club of Arizona was submitted by Charlotte Risch. Reach the club at 602-971-0839 or www.animalsbenefitclub.com.
Hospital has options for diabetic patients
Lisa Levi of Abrazo Health Care submitted this News by You.
Artist honored with 50-year retrospective
Eileen Bailey Driscoll submitted this News by You.
Volunteer brings art to life at school
Twyla Otte brings art program to life for elementary students at Desert Springs Elementary School
New-look head to lead Chamber of Commerce
Shaun Breese for the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce submitted this News by You.
Phoenix Jazz Workshop at Jazz in AZ
Joel Robin Goldenthal, Executive Director, Jazz in AZ, submitted this News by You. You can reach him at joel@jazzinaz.org
Deep brain stimulation does wonders
This News By You story was submitted by Don Feltham.
Verna McClain: A South Mountain Village Icon
This News By You article was submitted by Louise Gacioch, who works part-time in the marketing and public relations offices of South Mountain Community College.
Tips to stay alive around water
This News By You article is from Bruce Christian of SCF Arizona.
Child safety business educates, responds
Business profile: Child Shield, U.S.A.
Twins get jazzed for exercise
Instructors offer low-impact, no-hopping, no-jumping Jazzercise LITE
Special day for Kids at Hope Academy
Wall raising helps center celebrate its clients
This News By You article was supplied by Paula Hardison of the Wellness Community.
Soldier leads effort to help blind Iraq girl
This News By You article was submitted by Renee' Francis-Turner, a media relations specialist with Digital Video & Imagery Distribution System, which is supporting Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom with the U.S. Army.
Young friends raise $1,200 for burn foundation
This News By You article was submitted by Haley Lu Richardson.
How the railroad came to Phoenix
This News By You article is by William Kalt, author of Tucson Was a Railroad Town: The Days of Steam in the Big Burg on the Main Line. The book also details how the Southern Pacific Railroad came to Phoenix, which is told here.
Kids' philanthropy earns tour of Science Center
This News By Your article was submitted by Ashley Carter, public relations specialist for the Arizona Science Center.
Joaquims get 'Gold Medallion'
Richard and Nancy Joaquim of Paradise Valley are the recipients of this year's ''Gold Medallion of Merit''in Voice, for their lifetime of achievement in the arts, from the National Society of Arts and Letters' Greater Arizona Chapter.
Concert to benefit violinist with cancer
This News By You article was submitted by Jan Septon, a violinist with the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra.
Crisis Nursery in need of donations
This News By You article was written by Irene Agustin, communications and marketing manager for Crisis Nursery.
Phoenix Public Library recommends Spring reads
This News by You is from librarians at Phoenix Public Library. These are suggestions for good reads this spring from customers and staff.
Buzz continues for 'Falling for Grace'
This News By You item was submitted by Tamara McDaniel, director of the Phoenix Independent Film Makers Group
Protection for eyes can prevent problems
Dr. Jay L. Schwartz, is team ophthalmologist for the Phoenix Suns, the Diamondbacks and the Coyotes. Schwartz Laser Eye Center is at 18275 N. 59th Ave., Suite B-108, Glendale, AZ 85308
YWCA to honor 10 women
Audrey Froehlich, a publicist for WalshCOMM in Phoenix, wrote this News By You article about an upcoming event honoring Valley women.
Softball league supports P.C. program
Scottsdale Miss Softball, Arizona's premiere girls recreational softball league, recently donated $5,000 to Phoenix College's softball program.
High Desert Little League spring registration set
This News By You article was submitted by the High Desert Little League.
Employment is key to recovering from mental illness
Often we'll walk into a grocery store and notice that the person bagging our groceries has some sort of disability
Donations sought for downtown market
This News by You is submitted by Cindy Gentry, Executive Director of Community Food Connections, and coordinator of the Downtown Phoenix Public Market.
Kidsread gives 'Grinch' books to Osborn third-graders
This News By You was written by author-journalist Eileen Bailey Driscoll, who founded the KidsRead program.
Woman is first to graduate from Phoenix School of Law
Shari Miller is an entrepreneur, a risk-taker and the first person to graduate from the Phoenix School of Law.
Neighborhood Ministries celebrates 25 years serving inner-city families
Neighborhood Ministries will celebrate its 25th anniversary of serving vulnerable children and families of inner-city Phoenix on Dec. 7, at the Phoenix convention center, 100 N. 3rd St..
Phoenix girls see concert, help burn victims
This News By You article was submitted by Haley Richardson, 12, a student at Villa Montessori School in central Phoenix.
Soldier inspires drive for Iraqi children
This News By You article was submitted by Norma Salas of the YMCA.
Judge loses 2-year battle with cancer
Judge Pamela C. Gutierrez died Monday after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. Gutierrez served as South Mountain Justice of the Peace for more than 13 years.
Quest for Success supplies backpacks
The Quest for Success Skill Program distributed more than 200 backpacks filled with school supplies to students in the South Mountain area last Friday.
Grieving family hopes for lesson
On Sunday, Feb. 25, 2007, Nathaniel Martin Dale was born at St. Joseph's Hospital to Sylvia Valenzuela and Tyrone Dale. He weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and was the apple of his family's eye.
Teens learn about health careers
Abrazo Health Care, City of Phoenix and Gateway Community College Provide Teens with Paid Health Care Jobs through Summer Program.
Help local athletes in Special Olympics
On Sept. 26, six Special Olympics Arizona athletes will depart from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport for the journey of a lifetime.
Thrift store's profits go to charity
We have a wonderful non-profit thrift store located at 59th Avenue and Thomas Road in the Maryvale area of Phoenix. We are trying to spread the news about our store.
AZ Sky junior girls volleyball club nets more honors
Norman Anderson is coach at AZ Sky Volleyball Club. He submitted this News By You article about the team.
Senior reaches the Pinnacle of high school years
Who deserves to be a Valley idol? James Ahn. Ahn is a senior at Pinnacle High School in northeast Phoenix.
Police fundraiser to aid tot struck by car
Jerry Iannacci, vice president of the Fraternal Order of Police Associates of Maricopa County, submitted this item about a fundraiser tonight.
'Soldiers' riding cross country to aid Children's Tumor Foundation
This News By You article was submitted by Ciera Sarager of north-central Phoenix, who was accompanying Pat Mahoney on his trip. She is his niece and a cousin to Mahoney's daughter, Shannon.
Seren Soccer Club team heading to regionals
This News By You submission is from Kim Garcia of Phoenix.
Young hockey fan learns to connect with Coyotes
This News By You story was submitted by Charles ''Buddy'' Woodall-Pike of Anthem.
Little chapel grows to embrace worship diversity
This News By You contribution was written by Dan Loehnis, community outreach coordinator for Faith Church.
News by you: Celebrating 65th anniversary
Consolidated Auto Sales is celebrating its 65th anniversary Saturday. There will be food, music, balloons, a jump house for the kids and prizes and awards for our customers and friends
News by you: Raving about Catia's
I would like to recommend Catia's Kitchen to Northeast Phoenix residents. Our community, centered around 32nd St. and Shea Blvd., has always supported locally owned businesses, and Catia's Kitchen is worth supporting.
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