For the 4th…

Well, no doubt you are making plans for the 4th of July.  In case you are interested, Tempe is hosting it’s fireworks display again, sponsored by TruWest & CBS5.  Here are the park-and-ride details and other traffic information for the festivities.

If you are looking for a different 4th celebration - here in information for different east valley cities:

Chandler
Gilbert
Mesa
Phoenix
Scottsdale

Happy Independance Day!
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Rob

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Light Rail Testing in Mesa…

Live wires and train testing coming soon to Mesa according to www.RailLife.com .

 I don’t know about anyone else, but I am excited about the Light Rail system.  I’m looking forward to riding to sporting events in the down town area, not having to drive into and out of the Airport to travel, and it also happens to go right by the Phoenix Association of REALTORs (R) on 19th Ave and Camelback.

What do you anticipate using it for?

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Rob

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Solar may get a boost from Greater Phoenix Economic Council

Arizona has many resources, but one we may or may not think about everyday is our abundant amount of sunshine.  Light is energy and the Greater Phoenix Economic Council would like the state to provide incentives for manufacturers of solar technology to bring their research and production facilities here.  This research is invauable in the development of cleaner energy technology, but I think that we should go a step further and incentivize builders, both commercial and residential, to just build the solar systems right into their new construction.  What do you think?  Click the “comment” button below to respond.

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Rob

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Las Sendas Resort Proposal - your thoughts???

Do you know about Desert Creek at Las Sendas? Here is an article from the AZ Republic about the latest developer plans. There is also information on it at http://lassendas.info/ as well as members area of http://www.thetrailhead.org What are your thoughts? Have you seen the plans?

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Free Concert by Air Force Band of the West

The 45-member United States Air Force Band of the West Concert Band will be in concert on March 11 at 7:30 p.m., in the center’s Tom and Janet Ikeda Theater. Check the Mesa Art’s Center Calendar for more details!

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Did You Know These Trees?

The Western Area Power Administration has taken out about a dozen trees along the “Cactus Walk” in East Mesa, citing thier proximity to the Federally maintained high voltage transmission system as the reason.  Do you use this trail?  Did this have to be done this way?  Is the damage to the trail significant?  I invite your comments.

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Rob

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Weekend Report!

WEATHER

(Courtesy of www.Wunderground.com)

SPORTS

Mustang Invitational Soccer Tournament is on this weekend at the Red Mountain Soccer Park

Xaiver tops Corona Del Sol in Girls Soccer

Arizona Basketball Challenge coming 26-29 Dec 07 - Click here for Schedule

MLK Basketball Classic coming MLK weeknd - 18-20 Jan 08

THINGS TO DO

Arizona Science Center is hosting the TITANIC Exibition

Mesa Arts Center hosts “Jim Henson’s Fantastic World”

Last chance to see the “Sounds of Christmas” at the Broadway Palms Dinner Theater

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Things to Do This Weekend

Nothing says “Merry Christmas” louder and with more sassy brass than Brian Setzer and his 18-piece big band orchestra. Setzer is riding the Christmas sleigh this season, with a yule-themed tour that stops Friday night at Mesa Arts Center for the 3rd consecutive year. This holiday tradition sells out fast, so get your tickets today or miss the music from the all new 4th CD scheduled for release this coming holiday season. Doors open at 7:00pm. Ticket price: $44.00-$79.00 more info: 480.644.6500
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Congratulations Louise Alflen - 77yr old Graduates ASU on Thursday!

When Louise Alflen graduated from high school in 1947, “college was not an option,” she said. But now the 77-year-old exercises her own options and will be among those graduating from ASU Thursday. A ceremony will be held (full story…)

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Waveyard coming to Mesa!

I’m getting started on this post just a little late, but in case you didn’t know, Mesa residents voted to approve the Waveyard complex. The location will be in the SE corner where the Loop 202 (Red Mountain) & Loop 101 meet:

The official site during the Pre-voting was www.YesOnWaveyard.com and is still up and has really good information regarding water reclamation, conservation and other measures that will be taken to reduce waste. The official site is www.waveyard.com.

Found this post from SurferVillage.com that was really positive about the waveyard project.

Park activities will include surfing, kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, a beach, scuba diving, wakeboarding, rock climbing and canyoneering. Also associated will be many shops and eateries.

Not everyone is happy. This post from Treehugger.com has a different set of numbers for water usage than the official site does. And this gal is cranked about the double standard - cities requesting residents conserve water while allowing, nay inviting and funding an entire water oriented amusement to use all of the water we saved.

If the Waveyard people’s numbers work out, they will use less water annually than the golf course that is there now. I’m not for wasting, but I’m also a lousy golfer.

Rob

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