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Clubs and OrganizationsMemorial 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 Scottsdale events, parades, activities and more for Memorial Day 2012. Acitivites are in... 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...Author Randy E King will be the guest speaker at Extreme Change for Youths Organization’s launching ceremonyExtreme Change for Youths, Arizona’s Chapter, in partnership with; Life International Foundation Inc. is inviting everyone to attend the Extreme Chamber for Youth Launching... Read more...Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Scottsdale, Arizona with AmericanTowns Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale organization has never been easierIf your nonprofit group in Scottsdale 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: when... Read more...An Invitation to our Scottsdale Community: BLOG ON!Since this site is all about Scottsdale, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to... 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...CEO/Best-Selling Author Randy E King to address Yleaders andScottsdale resident and Best-Selling Author Randy E King will address “Yleaders” and Youth & Government teens at the Northwest YMCA on Nov. 28 at 6:00 pm 7770 N. Shannon... Read more...Orchard: Africa Presents The Inaugural "The Orange Ball"@font-face { font-family: "Times New Roman"; }@font-face { font-family: "Arial"; }@font-face { font-family: "Courier New"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {... Read more...Scottsdale resident, Best-Selling Author and successful businessman, Randy E. King, has joined the Board of Directors for Welcome Home TroopsSeptember 6, 2011 – Scottsdale resident, Best-Selling Author and successful businessman, Randy E. King, has joined the Board of Directors for Welcome Home Troops – a... Read more...September 11th Memorials - 10th Anniversary Events and Memorials in ScottsdaleThis year marks the tenth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, and while it is a day that recalls great devastation and loss, it is ... Read more...Scottsdale Author, Randy E King receives letter of appreciation from the Valley View Community Food bank for contributing portions proceeds of his books sales during recent lecture.“I want to take this time and thank you for the great job you are doing for our nation and its communities. Your generosity from the sales of you books during the event is... Read more...Moszkito(R) Expands Its ARCHY(R) Footbed CollectionMoszkito(R) Expands Its ARCHY(R) Footbed Collection to Include Orthotics for High Heels, Boots and Loafers, Now Available at Shoebuy.com. SCOTTSDALE, AZ---Moszkito(R), the name... Read more...Delta Point, Inc. Continues Growth, Adds Matt MurphyDelta Point, Inc. Continues Growth, Adds Matt Murphy as Executive Account Director. SCOTTSDALE, AZ---In response to the growing demand for their full-service strategic sales and... Read more...Moszkito(R) Expands Its ARCHY(R) Footbed Collection to Include OrthoticsMoszkito(R) Expands Its ARCHY(R) Footbed Collection to Include Orthotics for High Heels, Boots and Loafers Scottsdale, AZ - Moszkito(R), the name in "Healthy... 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...Roka Akor's Easter Sunday Brunch and Administrative Professional's WeekComplimentary Lunch at Roka Akor on Administrative Professional’s Week. Administrative Professionals Receive Lunch on Roka Akor with the Purchase of a Lunch. Scottsdale,... Read more...Author Signs copies of latest book to Benifit Foothill Animal RescueRandy will be at Harvest Restaurant (7615 E. Pinnacle Peak Road @ Miller) on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 from 5pm-7pm to promote and sign his latest in a string of bestselling... 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...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...Ed Weimer Joins Delta Point, Inc. as Executive Account DirectorScottsdale, AZ - Delta Point, Inc., a consulting firm that specializes in maximizing sales performance and developing business relationships, has named Ed Weimer as Executive... 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...National/International Best-Selling Author/CEO to speak at the NSA Annual Spring Conference that will be held in Las Vegas, NV - March 18th - 20th, 2011.Randy E King from Scottsdale AZ. and Author of 7 books will be conducting a training seminar titled: “The Art and Science of Asking for Money and getting it.” The National... 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...Discover France Announces Nine 2011 VIP Cycling, Non-Cycling ToursDiscover France Adventures Announces Nine 2011 VIP Cycling and Non-Cycling Tours Following Routes of and with Access to Tour de France Legends. SCOTTSDALE, AZ--- A French company... 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...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...AmericanTowns Heroes: Marlene Perez Is An Award-Winning VolunteerOver the years, Marlene Perez has been commended for her many contributions to her political party as well as her country. As an active Democrat she was recently honored... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Teresa Berg Takes Pictures That Get Animals Placed in HomesTeresa Berg is a photographer with an eye for the beauty within. She takes everyday subjects, like children and animals and transforms them into extraordinary images to be... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Steve Wampler Climbed a Mountain So Kids With Disabilities Could Go to CampSteve Wampler is wheelchair-bound due to Cerebral Palsy, but he doesn't allow that to define him. As he says on his website, rockonsteve, he's moved past his disability to a place... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Fowler Ruffin Helps Animals Find Homes and Children Find HappinessFowler Ruffin is one of those people who knows the secret to making a heaven here on earth. Just take a look at Pinch Me Acres, the farm she bought with her husband and they... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: DJ Waldow and his 28-Day Good Deed ChallengeDJ is the "Social Butterfly Guy" on his blog of the same name. What's with the name? According to DJ, he was the guy who "got bored real quick if he was not... Read more...Author Signs book for Charity!Thursday, January 20, 2011 – Book Signing and Meet & Mingle with Randy E. King From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Randy E. King, the author of ‘Left, Center, Right: What is BEST for... Read more...Romance Needs More than Bits and Bytes to Flourish, It Needs Time for Two"Disconnect" to Re-connect on Valentine's Day SCOTTSDALE, AZ---According to Michael and Barbara Jonas, co-authors of The Book of Love, Laughter & Romance (7th... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Bailey Reese and Friends Send Hugs to HeroesWhen a hurricane stuck the area where Bailey Reese lives it caused a tremendous amount of damage as well as distress to the community. Military help was called in to assist with... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Marie Paolucci Makes Chemo Kits to Help Make Treatment Less StressfulMost of us think of Halloween when October rolls around, but we've also come to associate October as National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Many organizations run their fund... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Danielle Butin Sends "Good Health" to Countries in NeedFour years ago, Danielle Butin, MPH, OTR was on vacation in East Africa, enjoying the air, the music, the wildlife, the people, the food and the beauty of the physical... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Masons and Shriners Help the Community Help ThemselvesMasons and Shriners are known for their good deeds. There are Masonic lodges and Shriners temples all over the world. The principles of fraternity and charity are shared by both... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Daria Miller Recycles for ConservationThis week's hero is a conservation champion! Daria Miller was honored with an award and a $500 cash prize in the Cox Cares Conservation Champions program. Her act of recycling... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Peter Samuelson Believes Everyone Deserves a Roof (EDAR)When Peter Samuelson started seeing more homeless people on the streets a few years ago he knew the recession was behind the increase. Taking a quick count during his daily bike... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Keren Taylor and WriteGirl Give a Hand Up to the Next Generation of WritersKeren Taylor is a songwriter, vocalist, poet, visual artist and the founder of WriteGirl.org - a non-profit organization that encourages young women to become writers through... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: The Marshel Family Marshalls the Community for a Coastal CleanupThe American Littoral Society is not a book club (as they say on their website), but rather an organization that encourages and coordinates coastal cleanups each year. The... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Martha Aizaga is a "Model Citizen"Martha Aizaga speaks for those who can't always speak for themselves. She helps give voice to women who have been beaten and abused, helping them to communicate their... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Barbara Vickers Connects the Orgs that Protect the CommunitiesService organizations take care of the needs of their communities, but who takes care of the needs of the service organizations? That’s a question that popped into the head of... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Glamour and Giving: The Ladies at Ooh la la Raise Funds to Build HousesMore than just a pretty group of faces, the ladies who staff Ooh la la's five locations like to put their fashion sense to good use to raise money and give back to the community.... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Shauna Shelley Shares Stories and Art for a CureShauna Shelley shares the stories of three women in her life and their experiences with breast cancer on her website, theblushproject as a reminder to all women to get regular... Read more... |