AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Florence Arizona. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/az/florence 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/az/florence http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:43:47 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 FLORENCE,AZ---In a time when money is hard to come by for many agencies, grant money can help fund much needed programs. On Wednesday, the Pinal... http://www.americantowns.com/az/florence/news/gila-river-indian-community-once-again-helps-pinal-county-with-generous-grants-232594 http://www.americantowns.com/az/florence/news/gila-river-indian-community-once-again-helps-pinal-county-with-generous-grants-232594 Government and Politics Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Florence, AZ - In World War II, the United States joined together to fight Axis Powers with the help from WASPs. WASP stands for Women Airforce... http://www.americantowns.com/az/florence/news/world-war-ii-woman-pilot-to-be-featured-speaker-at-pinal-county-veteran-s-day-ceremony-231639 http://www.americantowns.com/az/florence/news/world-war-ii-woman-pilot-to-be-featured-speaker-at-pinal-county-veteran-s-day-ceremony-231639 Government and Politics Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Florence, AZ -- Economic development is a two word catch phrase for a really big job that is complex and vital. Economic Development is also one of... http://www.americantowns.com/az/florence/news/economic-development-manager-hired-to-lure-living-wage-jobs-to-pinal-county-231207 http://www.americantowns.com/az/florence/news/economic-development-manager-hired-to-lure-living-wage-jobs-to-pinal-county-231207 Government and Politics Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The reports of Swine Flu in Arizona (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense... http://www.americantowns.com/az/apachejunction/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-pinal-county-228035 http://www.americantowns.com/az/apachejunction/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-pinal-county-228035 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 FLORENCE,AZ---The Pinal County Board of Supervisors is pleased to announce that meeting agendas are fully searchable on the county’s website... http://www.americantowns.com/az/florence/news/board-of-supervisors-agenda-items-fully-searchable-online-223408 http://www.americantowns.com/az/florence/news/board-of-supervisors-agenda-items-fully-searchable-online-223408 Government and Politics Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Pima Oasis at a Crossroads   October 11, 2009   2 p.m.    Free Program at Pinal County... http://www.americantowns.com/az/florence/news/pima-oasis-at-a-crossroads-217727 http://www.americantowns.com/az/florence/news/pima-oasis-at-a-crossroads-217727 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Arizona corn maze and it's a... http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/find-arizona-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-arizona-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217100 http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/find-arizona-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-arizona-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217100 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 FLORENCE,AZ---PinalCounty Treasurer Dolores “Dodie” Doolittle has the unpopular task of mailing and collecting property taxes for properties in... http://www.americantowns.com/az/florence/news/mailing-of-tax-statements-delayed-due-to-inaction-on-state-budget-211102 http://www.americantowns.com/az/florence/news/mailing-of-tax-statements-delayed-due-to-inaction-on-state-budget-211102 Government and Politics Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 FLORENCE,AZ---When you think of someone that works in information technology, images of the “Geek Squad” might come to mind.   But don’t... http://www.americantowns.com/az/florence/news/pinal-county-it-employee-helps-corral-fleeing-felon-208906 http://www.americantowns.com/az/florence/news/pinal-county-it-employee-helps-corral-fleeing-felon-208906 Business and Professional Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S. For most of us, the rain that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Are any major brands of disposable tissues, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper yet using recycled content and chlorine-free... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that environmental non-profits have been hit hard by the economic downturn, and has this had an impact on their... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: As I understand it, hair salons are pretty toxic enterprises on many counts. Are there any efforts underway to green up that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I recently had a tissue mineral analysis indicating that my levels of the nutritional element, molybdenum, were off the chart. ... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 From the spooky grin on a Halloween jack-o-lantern to the smiles from a Thanksgiving volunteer stint, we know you have some great pictures to... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-florence-community-224742 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-florence-community-224742 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Celebrities and billionaires are shelling out big bucks for cutting edge green-friendly cars like the Tesla Roadster. But what are... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Since Obama took office, have any new incentives been put in place for homeowners looking to increase energy efficiency and reduce... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I am considering upgrading some older appliances in my home. Where can I find information on which models are the most energy... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What would you recommend as a non-toxic/non-lethal way to keep squirrels, gophers and groundhogs away?   --... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Has anyone ever studied the environmental impact of discarded cigarettes? I’m constantly appalled at the number of drivers I see... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-cigarette-litter-231733 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-cigarette-litter-231733 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600