AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Phoenix 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/phoenix 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:26:20 -0600 The United Phoenix Firefighters Association "Adopt A Family Toy Drive" begins November 27, 2009.  The public is encouraged to drop off... http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/united-phx-firefighters-assn-toy-drive-235577 http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/united-phx-firefighters-assn-toy-drive-235577 Government and Politics Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 What child wouldn’t want to take a ride on a real fire truck? On Saturday, December 5th, children of all ages will have a chance to take a ride as... http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/donate-a-toy-take-a-ride-on-a-fire-truck-235186 http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/donate-a-toy-take-a-ride-on-a-fire-truck-235186 Government and Politics Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Celebrate The Season With Valley Youth Theatre’s 14th Anniversary Production Of The Holiday Musical A Winnie-The-Pooh Christmas Tail Phoenix –... http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/celebrate-the-season-with-valley-youth-theatre-s-235261 http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/celebrate-the-season-with-valley-youth-theatre-s-235261 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Phoenix, AZ--- The Phoenix Fire Department welcomes a first of its kind Residential Fire Safety Symposium.  Underwriters Laboratories (UL) is... http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/phoenix-fire-welcomes-first-national-residential-fire-safety-symposium-to-phoenix-234989 http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/phoenix-fire-welcomes-first-national-residential-fire-safety-symposium-to-phoenix-234989 Government and Politics Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Team Will Play Final Spring Training Schedule in Tucson Before Moving to New Facility in Northeast Valley in 2011. PHOENIX,AZ--- The Arizona... http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/d-backs-announce-33-game-2010-spring-training-schedule-235052 http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/d-backs-announce-33-game-2010-spring-training-schedule-235052 Sports and Recreation Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 WINE TASTING & RACING CARS WHAT A COMBINATION! A Special Evening Presented by Creative Women of Pinnacle Peak  …On... http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/wine-cocktail-buffet-at-penske-museum-235098 http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/wine-cocktail-buffet-at-penske-museum-235098 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -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 It's an all new holiday cabaret at iTheatre. "Melodies Of Christmas" will be swinging on stage. Join us at iTheatre's nightclub at the... http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/melodies-of-christmas-itheatre-s-holiday-cabaret-234518 http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/melodies-of-christmas-itheatre-s-holiday-cabaret-234518 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Shawna Lummer Phoenix First Assembly of God ... http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/star-of-wonder-234614 http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/star-of-wonder-234614 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Worried...Frustrated & Confused about your home. Struggling to afford your home and not sure who to trust and what options you really have... http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/free-workshop-to-help-homeowners-234208 http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/free-workshop-to-help-homeowners-234208 Real Estate Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Sherlock agrees to return for 13th season with club Phoenix, AZ -- The Arizona Diamondbacks have added Matt Williams as first base coach and Bo... http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/d-backs-add-williams-porter-to-coaching-staff-233252 http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/d-backs-add-williams-porter-to-coaching-staff-233252 Sports and Recreation Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Former City of Mesa Employee Oversaw Cubs’ Hohokam Stadium, Fitch Park. PHOENIX,AZ---The Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies jointly... http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/d-backs-rockies-hire-dunne-as-spring-training-operations-manager-233323 http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/d-backs-rockies-hire-dunne-as-spring-training-operations-manager-233323 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Phoenix — The Arizona Diamondbacks have exercised the club option on right-handed pitcher Brandon Webb for the 2010 season, as announced by D-backs... http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/d-backs-exercise-2010-club-option-on-webb-232101 http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/d-backs-exercise-2010-club-option-on-webb-232101 Sports and Recreation Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Click here to view the News from Schimmel Art - November 5,... http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/news-from-schimmel-art-november-5-2009-231812 http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/news-from-schimmel-art-november-5-2009-231812 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Phoenix — The Arizona Diamondbacks have declined to exercise the 2010 club option on infielder Chad Tracy, as announced by D-backs Executive Vice... http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/d-backs-decline-to-exercise-the-2010-club-option-on-tracy-231864 http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/d-backs-decline-to-exercise-the-2010-club-option-on-tracy-231864 Sports and Recreation Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Fine Art Mosaic Portraits Created from Junk Mail Phoenix, AZ -- Arizona artist S A Schimmel Gold creates colorful mosaic portraits from... http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/eco-artist-sandhi-schimmel-gold-solo-exhibition-at-las-vegas-springs-preserve-museum-230439 http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/eco-artist-sandhi-schimmel-gold-solo-exhibition-at-las-vegas-springs-preserve-museum-230439 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Sun City Branch Library will host a rededication celebration .  Community members are invited to attend. “We’ve done quite a bit to upgrade... http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/celebration-slated-for-sun-city-branch-library-229773 http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/celebration-slated-for-sun-city-branch-library-229773 Schools and Libraries Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 THE DANSKIN® DANCE SERIES INVITES DANCE GROUPS TO COMPETE TO BE A PART OF “TEAM PHOENIX” National... http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/danskin-dance-series-229277 http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/danskin-dance-series-229277 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Entries for the North Country Conservancy (NCC) Photo Contest abounded with wonderful and creative photos. In the end, judges Mike Spinelli and Kazu... http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/aspiring-photographers-benefit-daisy-mountain-229338 http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/aspiring-photographers-benefit-daisy-mountain-229338 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 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/phoenix/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-maricopa-county-227614 http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-maricopa-county-227614 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 PHOENIX - Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Mark Reynolds has been named to The Sporting News National League All-Star Team, as selected by a panel... http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/d-backs-reynolds-named-to-the-sporting-news-nl-all-star-team-225293 http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/d-backs-reynolds-named-to-the-sporting-news-nl-all-star-team-225293 Sports and Recreation Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Come See The Phoenix Fire Department Set Fire To A Haunted House! So That Your Little Ghosts & Goblins Can Enjoy A Safe & Happy... http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/haunted-house-safety-demonstration-225372 http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/haunted-house-safety-demonstration-225372 Government and Politics Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Phoenix,AZ---Valley Youth Theatre’s production of the Tony Award-winning Broadway smash musical “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” opens... http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/you-re-a-good-man-charlie-brown-224938 http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/you-re-a-good-man-charlie-brown-224938 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 D-Backs Give $212,500 To 24 Children’S Charities Through Valley Of The Sun United Way Ticket Donation. Managing General Partner Kendrick Matches... http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/d-backs-give-212-500-to-24-children-s-charities-through-223205 http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/d-backs-give-212-500-to-24-children-s-charities-through-223205 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Acquisition completes Garland trade Phoenix - The Arizona Diamondbacks have acquired infielder Tony Abreu from the Los Angeles Dodgers to complete... http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/d-backs-acquire-abreu-from-dodgers-222417 http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/d-backs-acquire-abreu-from-dodgers-222417 Sports and Recreation Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500