Memorial Day event open to all

VALLEY -All are invited to Memorial Day activities at Phoenix Memorial Park and Mortuary, 200 W. Beardsley Road, May 29, from 9:15 a.m. to noon. Refreshments, bands, guest speakers, and a Finale Balloon Release are all a part of the honor ceremonies.

The day begins with a flag raising by the Marine Honor Guard with Tempe Police Bagpipers, Phoenix Fire Department Band and Jesse McGuire playing the national anthem. Dedication of a new Veterans Garden with a 21 gun salute and "Taps" will highlight the event.
The park, serving Arizona since 1964, is hosting the event to pay tribute to those who fought for our nation's rights and those who continue to do so.

For more information, e mail: phoenixmemorial@hotmail.com

Golf makes 'miracles'

SCOTTSDALE - A Charity Golf Classic to raise money for Children's Miracle Network and Phoenix Children's Hospital is scheduled June 26, at Pinnacle Peak Country Club, 8701 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, with a 1:30 p.m. tee time.

Sponsored by the club and Pinnacle Peak Chamber of Commerce, the event features a Business Expo at 11:30 a.m. and lunch before, plus an awards reception, raffle and silent auction following the 18 hole tournament. Cost is $500 per foursome or $150 per person.
For information on participating or being a sponsor, contact Suzie Romash at (480) 563 4246.

Helping Habitat reach goal

SCOTTSDALE - When the women's group of Black Mountain Community Church asked the congregation to match their $500 donation to Habitat for Humanity's Desert Foothills Chapter, the amount immediately grew to $3,000.

Additionally, a local philanthropic couple agreed to match the church's donations dollar for dollar if Habitat can raise $500,000 by June 30.
To date, $470,000 has been collected towards the challenge grant campaign. For fundraising information, contact Pam Lowe at (480) 488 4693.

The small, interdenominational church, on Scottsdale Road, south of Lone Mountain Road, has a new pastor, Rev. Jayne Hubbard. For information about church activities, call (623) 465 2015.

Life coaching for women

NORTH VALLEY - The Wellness Connection: Mastering Personal and Professional Transitions is a new Paradise Valley Community College course designed to help women master life challenges, improve wellness and embrace change.

The program runs from May 30 through August 2, in PVCC Building F (Fitness Center), Room F131, from 5:30 to 8:10 p.m. Tuition is $180 (less than $7 per hour) plus books. Internet access is recommended.

The program integrates fitness, nutrition, workplace wellness, stress management and emotional wellness, with one on one life coaching available.

For information or to register, call (602) 493 2669. PVCC is at 18401 N. 32nd St., Phoenix.

City auction features surplus materials

PHOENIX - A wide range of surplus materials including furniture, appliances, building materials and cars will go to the highest bidder at the Phoenix Surplus Public Auction. The items may be inspected before the auction from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 18 19.

Bidding will be held May 20, at the city's auction yard, 2820 S. 22nd Ave. (south of Lower Buckeye Road). Gates open at 6:30 a.m. for the 8 a.m. auction.

For more information, call (602) 534 0828 or visit phoenix.gov/invmgt.

Join Friends of the Library

ANTHEM - Join Friends of the North Valley Regional Library at their monthly meeting, 7 p.m., May 18, and help promote the library's recreational, educational and cultural resources. Meeting is at the library, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway. For information, call (602) 652 3000, or visit www.mcldaz.org.

Teen volunteers needed

ANTHEM - Teens, ages 12 to 18, are needed a few hours a week to help with the summer reading program. Earn community service hours, and have fun. Fill out an application and attend a volunteer orientation meeting, 1 p.m., May 20, at North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway. For information, call (602) 652 3000, or visit www.mcldaz.org.

Read '1776' in 2006

ANTHEM - Discuss David McCullough's historical drama "1776" about George Washington fighting British forces, at 1p.m., May 19, at North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway. Registration needed. For information, call (602) 652 3000, or visit www.mcldaz.org.

Pass the popcorn

ANTHEM - Watch a good movie and participate in a brief, informal discussion afterwards with the North Valley Film Club, 6 p.m., May 23, at North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway. Films are current, critically acclaimed foreign and independent films, as well as Hollywood films nominated for an Independent Spirit Award. Popcorn is provided. Due to mature themes, members must be over 18. For information, call (602) 652 3000, or visit www.mcldaz.org.

Investigate dreams

ANTHEM - Learn how the mysterious, exciting and bizarre experience of dreaming can easily be understood, May 24, at 6:30 p.m, when Bob Hoss, world renowned dream investigator, discusses the latest dream research. Hoss is author of "Dream Language-Self Understanding Through Imagery and Color," featured on network television, as well as in "Readers' Digest." He also is an instructor in dream studies at local colleges. Registration needed at North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway. For information, call (602) 652 3000, or visit www.mcldaz.org.

A hike for every interest

CAVE CREEK - Go take a hike with the rangers at Cave Creek Regional Park. Hikes for all levels and interests are free with the park entry fee of $5 per vehicle. Dogs must be kept on a leash. Hikes are limited, so call for reservations, (623) 465 0431.

May 20, 7:45 p.m. - Moonlight Hike
May 23, 7:45 p.m - AARP Full Moon Hike ( adults only)
May 24, 8 a.m. - Cactus Flower Watch
May 27, 7:45 p.m. - Clay Mine at Night (too tough for very young children)

May 28, 8 a.m. - Kids Discovery Hike (ages 5 12 with adult)