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All CategoriesMemorial Day 2012 in Maricopa County AZ - Memorial Day Parades, Events and moreHere is what is happening for Memorial Day 2012 in Maricopa County, AZ. Find the area Litchfield Park events, parades, activities and more for Memorial Day 2012. Acitivites... Read more...A Day to Remember in Litchfield ParkFor most of us, Memorial Day 2012 Litchfield Park marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Willow Rosenthal Helps City Slickers Become Urban FarmersThis local hero turned empty lots into blooming plots to help revitalize a community and created a model that city officials hope will be duplicated nationally. When Willow... Read more...14th Annual Litchfield Park and Culinary FestivalExperience the legendary lure of the Southwest through a celebration of the visual, culinary and performing arts. Whether you love fine dining, superior wines, extraordinary art,... Read more...Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Litchfield Park, Arizona with AmericanTowns Litchfield Park Volunteer Guide!On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Maricopa County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and... Read more...AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Litchfield Park organization has never been easierIf your nonprofit group in Litchfield Park is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works:... Read more...Weekend Activities in and around Litchfield ParkGive yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy... Read more...Eat Local! Great Resources in the Litchfield Park areaWhat’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Arizona’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that... Read more...Winning the Real Estate Game in Litchfield Park in a Tough MarketPurchasing a home in Arizona is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent... Read more...An Invitation to our Litchfield Park Community: BLOG ON!Since this site is all about Litchfield Park, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough TimesBrandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give... Read more...Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in ArizonaPining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Arizona Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her StudentsTeaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach... Read more...Litchfield Park Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving... Read more...The Power of a Single Vote - Litchfield Park Election Information and Polling PlacesPresidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Litchfield Park elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all... Read more...Maricopa County Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide - Maricopa CountyLocal Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Maricopa County Arizona area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local... Read more...Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Arizona AZArizona Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Arizona. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local... Read more...Share and Celebrate Local Green InitiativesAmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Litchfield Park and across the country. ... Read more...Find Arizona Corn Mazes - Get lost in an Arizona haunted Halloween corn maze this season!Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Arizona corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have... Read more...Join Duncan Family Farms in the Third Annual Friends of the Poor® Walkfrom:The FUSION FoundationMEDIA ADVISORY For Immediate Release Contact Information September 14, 2011 Patty Emmert patty@duncanfamilyfarms.com 623-694-6172 Join... Read more...Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Arizona AZWe have the best Arizona apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of Arizona. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple farms in... Read more...Back to School for Litchfield Park - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and moreHey, Litchfield Park! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Edward Palomba Puts Service Above SelfThis week's hero is making a difference on a local level. As the chairman of the Children’s Accessible Playground Committee, Edward Palomba has put in his share of... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Bob Fried Pedals His Way Into People's HeartsBob Fried takes the concept of Meals on Wheels to another level with his latest mode of transport. You see Bob has taken to the streets in a pedicab, which has been part of his... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Stan Mack Gives His All for His TownStanley "Stan" Mack is a local hero who cares deeply about his town and its inhabitants. For more than 30 years, Mr. Mack has been at the center of many of the town's... Read more...Easter Egg RollApril 23, 2011 Governor Brewer’s 1st Annual Easter Egg Roll The Wigwam is proud to host the 1st Annual Easter Egg Roll with special guest Governor Jan Brewer. In addition... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Caroline Cannon Wins Prize Caring for the Arctic and the InupiatCaroline Cannon has led dual roles throughout her life. She is a leader of her people as well as a steward of the earth. For more than 30 years Caroline has been working to... Read more...Hometown Heroes Honored for Spirit of Community AwardsEveryone loves a hometown hero and America's 102 top youth volunteers will be honored by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards this May for exemplary acts of... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Louis Rosso Risked His Life to Save Kids Caught in the SurfThis week's hero is a lifesaving hero who was recently named a recipient of the Carnegie Hero medal, which is an award given to those who risk their lives saving or trying to save... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Gail Savina Harvests Fruit and Grows CommunityGail Savina hails from the great state of Washington where she grew up picking apples, cherries and peaches and where she recalls being in the Apple Blossom Festival every year. ... Read more...Make a difference in Litchfield Park! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunityYou want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where do you start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Litchfield Park area and... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Dorine Kenney Keeps Jacob's Light Burning By Helping SoldiersDorine Kenney had been sending things to her son and to soldiers he would tell her needed a little extra cheering up. She was eager to do it and happy to help send the comforts of... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Lisa Watson Works to End Homelessness for WomenLisa Watson has received awards for her outstanding contributions to the community in which she lives, including being named "woman of the year," which is fitting... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Leah Cronn and Marathon Match Scholars and SponsorsWith the cost of getting a college education steadily rising, even promising students are having to forgo the dream of an advanced degree. It's not a new story, but one which Leah... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Mike Arms Makes a Career of Caring for AnimalsMike Arms knew he always liked animals, but it wasn't until he was lying in the street after a brutal beating that he decided to dedicate his life to protecting and saving them.... Read more...Angels in Arizonafrom:Angels of Light Beauty PageantsApril 9th, 2011 11am to 5 pm Red Mountain Multigenerational Center www.angelsoflightbeautypageant.com angelsoflightbeautypageants@gmail.com 877 305 1262 Come and... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Mailman Charlie Rose Sniffs Out Gas and Saves LivesSomething didn't seem right to mail carrier Charlie Rose. He smelled gas more than once while delivering the mail on his normal route. It wasn't just coming from one house and the... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Lt. Gen Daniel James III: A Dedicated and Decorated AirmanIn honor of Black History month and the release of Red Tails, the movie commemorating the Tuskegee Airmen, this week's hero is Lt. Gen. Daniel James III, a decorated airmen and... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: A Happy Valentine's Day for Avalanna Thanks to Justin BieberYou don't have to be a Justin Bieber fan to cheer him on today after he responded to a request made by a little girl suffering with a rare and often deadly form of brain cancer. ... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real LivesaverAriana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. ... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Bev Yoakum Provides a Foundation for Children to GrowBev Yoakum doesn't want to keep the spotlight shining on her. After being recognized as a hero for her work in creating a unique early childhood education opportunity for the... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Troy Yocum Returns HomeOn April 17th 2010 Iraq War veteran Troy Yocum began his hike across the United States to raise awareness of military families in need. On September 3rd, 2011 Troy and Emmie, the... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Joanne Kouris Has Dedicated More Than Two Decades to Delivering Meals(photo courtesy of 7News) For 21 years, Joanne Kouris has been a friendly face, faithfully delivering hot meals to elderly and home bound neighbors who are now like... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Reilly Starr Coaches Volleyball and Shares Leadership SkillsReilly Starr is the co-founder of AllStarr Volleyball, an organization whose mission is to encourage young women to become the best athletes they can be in a sport they love:... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Kristen Parkinson Raises Money to Keep Kids Safe from Land MinesKristen Parkinson got involved in fundraising at an early age. When she was eight years old she participated in various events that helped raise $20,000 for a dog specially... Read more...July 4th fireworks schedule, festivities and parades in Maricopa County, AZLitchfield Park Fireworks 2011 Find July 4th Fireworks schedule, festivities and parades in Maricopa County, AZ. Search for July 4th Restaurants, Things to do and more!... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Maribeth Shearer is Committed to CaringFor some residents of the senior living community where she works, Maribeth is the daughter they never had or the daughter they wish they had. More than anyone else who works... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Pamela Cantor Works to Turnaround Failing SchoolsDr. Pamela Cantor has been nationally recognized for her efforts to help improve the lives of children and families. She is a child psychiatrist who has been focusing... Read more...AmericanTown Heroes: Leslie Perkins Picks Posies for PatientsLeslie Perkins, a hospital volunteer for more than 28 years is also the head of the fresh flower program. In addition to overseeing the placements of fresh flowers in all the... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Allan Barsema Builds Life Recovery PlansThe dictionary definition of a carpenter is someone who "builds or repairs wooden structures or their structural parts," which is akin to what Allan Barsema helps do... Read more... |