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Memorial Day 2012 in Navajo County AZ - Memorial Day Parades, Events and more

Here is what is happening for Memorial Day 2012 in Navajo County, AZ. Find the area Winslow events, parades, activities and more for Memorial Day 2012. Acitivites are in...

A Day to Remember in Winslow

For most of us, Memorial Day 2012 Winslow 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 beach...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Willow Rosenthal Helps City Slickers Become Urban Farmers

This 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...

Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Winslow, Arizona with AmericanTowns Winslow Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Navajo County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and team...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Winslow organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Winslow 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 you...

Weekend Activities in and around Winslow

Give 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...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Winslow area

What’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...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Winslow in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Arizona is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent...

An Invitation to our Winslow Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Winslow, 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 your...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon 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...

Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Arizona

Pining 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...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching 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...

Winslow 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...

The Power of a Single Vote - Winslow Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Winslow elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all politics...

Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Arizona AZ

Arizona 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...

Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Winslow and across the country. With...

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...

Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Arizona AZ

We 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...

Back to School for Winslow - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

Hey, Winslow! 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...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Edward Palomba Puts Service Above Self

This 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...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Bob Fried Pedals His Way Into People's Hearts

Bob 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...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Stan Mack Gives His All for His Town

Stanley "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...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Caroline Cannon Wins Prize Caring for the Arctic and the Inupiat

Caroline 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...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Louis Rosso Risked His Life to Save Kids Caught in the Surf

This 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...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Gail Savina Harvests Fruit and Grows Community

Gail 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. ...

Make a difference in Winslow! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You 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 Winslow area and around the...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Dorine Kenney Keeps Jacob's Light Burning By Helping Soldiers

Dorine 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...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Lisa Watson Works to End Homelessness for Women

Lisa 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...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Leah Cronn and Marathon Match Scholars and Sponsors

With 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...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Mike Arms Makes a Career of Caring for Animals

Mike 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....

AmericanTowns Heroes: Mailman Charlie Rose Sniffs Out Gas and Saves Lives

Something 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...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Lt. Gen Daniel James III: A Dedicated and Decorated Airman

In 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...

AmericanTowns Heroes: A Happy Valentine's Day for Avalanna Thanks to Justin Bieber

You 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. ...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana 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. ...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Bev Yoakum Provides a Foundation for Children to Grow

Bev 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...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Troy Yocum Returns Home

On 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...

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...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Reilly Starr Coaches Volleyball and Shares Leadership Skills

Reilly 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:...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Kristen Parkinson Raises Money to Keep Kids Safe from Land Mines

Kristen 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...

July 4th fireworks schedule, festivities and parades in Navajo County, AZ

Winslow Fireworks 2011 Find July 4th Fireworks schedule, festivities and parades in Navajo County, AZ. Search for July 4th Restaurants, Things to do and more! If you...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Maribeth Shearer is Committed to Caring

For 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...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Pamela Cantor Works to Turnaround Failing Schools

Dr. 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...

AmericanTown Heroes: Leslie Perkins Picks Posies for Patients

Leslie 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...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Allan Barsema Builds Life Recovery Plans

The 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...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Marlene Perez Is An Award-Winning Volunteer

Over 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...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Teresa Berg Takes Pictures That Get Animals Placed in Homes

Teresa 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...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Steve Wampler Climbed a Mountain So Kids With Disabilities Could Go to Camp

Steve 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...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Fowler Ruffin Helps Animals Find Homes and Children Find Happiness

Fowler 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...

AmericanTowns Heroes: DJ Waldow and his 28-Day Good Deed Challenge

DJ 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...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Denise Allen's Quilts Portray Everyday Life and History

Denise Allen is a needlework folk artist and quilter whose work has been exhibited in folk art museums and galleries around the country. Her quilts tell the stories of African...