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Tempe honors extraordinary young people

For the 13th year, Tempe will honor its best and brightest young people at the YouthFest 2010 Courage Awards and Tempe Top Teens Recognition Dinner from 6-9 p.m. on April 5 at the Tempe Mission Palms Hotel, 60 E. Fifth St.

The awards acknowledge the courage it can take for a young person to grow up in a challenging world. The Tempe City Council and the Tempe Diablos will recognize 11 young people for displaying the courage to overcome physical limitations, health conditions or family situations (Tempe Newsroom).

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Free fishing festival for kids in Tempe March 27

Free fishing festival for kids in Tempe March 27

Children in kindergarten through eighth grade are invited to fall hook, line and sinker for the sport of fishing at the 17th Annual Anglers United “Just for Kids” Fishing Festival on Saturday, March 27. This free event is sponsored by Anglers United, the city of Tempe and Arizona Game and Fish.

From 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kiwanis Park, Mill Avenue and All-America Way in Tempe, fishing pros will demonstrate and teach children basic fishing techniques. Participants will then have the opportunity to test their fishing skills in special tanks and in Kiwanis Lake. The event will also feature a free lunch, a silent auction for fishing-related gear, a free raffle and educational booths.

Anglers United, a non-profit organization focused on promoting the development of fishing habitats in Arizona, hosts the annual festival to draw children to the outdoors, just as much as to fishing.

“We want to provide children with the opportunity to learn how to fish – something they may not have done or wouldn’t get to do otherwise,” says Gary Smith, Anglers United chairman. “Even if fishing doesn’t interest them, we want our kids to experience the outdoors and learn to appreciate Arizona’s natural beauty.”

Fishing licenses are not required during the festival. Participants are encouraged to bring their own fishing equipment since loaned equipment will be limited, and parents are strongly encouraged to assist their children while fishing. Children can take home their catches but must provide a cooler for transport.

Registration is required and will be taken on-site before the event. Registration forms can be found ahead of time at www.anglersunited.org.

Contact Anglers United for more details at www.anglersunited.org or 480-350-5650.

Provided courtesy of Tempe Newsroom

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Tempe seeks high speed fiber network

Tempe seeks help to get free high speed fiber network

Help Tempe get free high speed network fiber for our community 

What could you do with networking speeds 100 times faster than they currently are? 

Google is taking applications from communities that want to find out. They’re offering to install free high speed fiber in at least one community in America. Cities have to compete with each other to get it. The deadline to enter is March 26. (Details on this: http://www.google.com/appserve/fiberrfi/ ) 

Tempe wants that fiber. We want it for our 175,000 residents, for our 175,000 workers, for our 4 million visitors who travel here annually for fun and business and for our 200,000 college students. Why do we want it? Tempe, Arizona is known for innovation. We think that the combined brain power of all these people, with this fiber, can change the world. We’ve already done so much. 

You can help convince Google that Tempe is the best place to showcase their fiber. Tell us how you can change the world, or at least your corner of it, if you had access to the kind of speed that Google fiber promises. 

Send us a video, a Tweet, a photo, a note. Tell your friends and followers. We're working on our video right now! We’ll bring everything together on our website http://tempe.gov/googlefiber. Let’s make sure Google understands how passionate we are about this! 

Your enthusiasm will be rewarded. The most creative video will win fabulous Tempe prizes, including an overnight stay at the Tempe aloft hotel. You'll get to help us decide which video will win the prize. Downtown Tempe Community is giving away $10 gift certificates to the first 50 people who post a photo to Flickr that shows how they would change the world using the speed of Google fiber. Who said there's no such thing as a free lunch? Other prizes will be announced over the next couple of weeks, too. 

Tweet: @tempegov #gtempe #tempeYoutube.com: Use this in your title: One Community Changing the World, Tempe,AZ , #gtempe
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/groups/gtempe/
Email us: kris_baxter@tempe.gov

Got other ideas on how we can make a statement to Google? Let's hear them!

Call 480 858-2059 or email kris_baxter@tempe.gov 

•        Read about Google’s fiber and nominate Tempe! http://www.google.com/appserve/fiberrfi/

•        Learn about the Grand Prize! (Link to http://www.starwoodhotels.com/alofthotels/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=3102

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Tempe tennis Pro Lancy Carr

Tempe tennis professional Lancy Carr receives regional recognition

Tempe tennis professional receives regional recognition

TEMPE, Ariz. – Not only are Kiwanis Recreation Center’s tennis courts nationally recognized, but so are the tennis professionals who teach classes, lessons and camps at the facility.

In October 2009, at the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA)’s Southwest Regional Conference, Kiwanis Recreation Center’s Lancy Carr, used her speed and accuracy to lead her to victory in the TIA Shoot-Out Contest. She defeated 14 other tennis professionals and will represent the Southwest Division at the USPTA World Conference in 2010 in La Quinta, Calif.

Lancy regularly shares some of her skills and techniques in the Monday night Cardio Tennis classes she teaches at Kiwanis Recreation Center, 6111 S. All America Way. Cardio Tennis is a fast-paced tennis aerobics class full of tennis drills and games that are all set to music. It’s a great workout for all ability levels. Class fees are based on the number of classes held during the six week sessions.

20015      ages 16+      M      3/29-5/3        8-9 p.m.      $45
20016      ages 16+      T      3/30-5/4        7-8 p.m.      $45
20017      ages 16+     W      4/7-5/5          6-7 p.m.      $38
20018      ages 16+     Sa     4/3-5/8          9-10 a.m.    $45

Advance registration is required, register online at www.tempe.gov/brochure. For more information on Kiwanis Recreation’s tennis programs, visit www.tempe.gov/tennis.

Courtesy Tempe Newsroom

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St. Patrick's Day in Tempe

Free Art Friday in Tempe celebrates St. Patrick’s Day

Free Art Friday in Tempe celebrates St. Patrick’s Day

Create art, learn about the wearin’ of the green and have a great time at Free Art Friday from 9 -11 a.m. on March 12 at the Edna Vihel Activity Center, 3340 S. Rural Road.

This free, family event features art projects and activities centered around St. Patrick’s Day. Learn to Irish Dance, make a shamrock and enjoy a sweet treat.

 Courtesy of the Tempe Newsroom

Information: 480-350-5287; www.tempe.gov/arts

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New pub on Mill Avenue

Mill Avenue's new Irish pub - Robbie Fox's Public House

Raise a glass for Mill Avenue's new Irish pub; get ready for St. Patrick's Day

Robbie Fox's Public House, another new restaurant on Mill Avenue, recently opened. About 10 new businesses have opened on Mill Avenue in the last six months, with more coming soon. T-shirt shops, restaurants, boutiques and the like are popping up like spring flowers.

Guests will be able to see the famous, 130-year-old back bar that sort of saved the live of Irish activist Michael Collins. The bar was originally part of a pub named Phil Shanahan's, located on Foley Street in Dublin in the early 1900s.

Those staying for lunch or dinner will be able to sample some of the delicacies on their menu – cottage pie, a seafood pie with a luscious white sauce, fish and chips and maybe try the Robbie Fox sandwich …

Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman, members of the Tempe City Council  and the downtown Tempe community will toast Mill Avenue’s latest restaurant on Tuesday, March 9 at 7 a.m.

The restaurant opened just in time for St. Patricks Day on March 17. Those who would like more Irish options for their holiday can visit Rula Bula just down the road or attend the St. Patrick's Day concert at Tempe Beach Park featuring Flogging Molly, the Keltic Cowboys, Metric and the Bollox. (www.luckymanonline.com for ticket prices and details.

Robbie Fox’s Public House is located on Sixth Street just west of Mill Avenue.  www.robbiefoxs.com

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Tempe Center for the Arts performances - March Calendar 2009

Tempe Center for the Arts performances, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway

Schedules are subject to change. Visit http://www.tempe.gov/tca/Calendar.htm or call the box office (480-350-2822) for event times and ticket information were applicable.

March Calendar of Art Events

• Arizona Wind Symphony: “Americana,” March 3, Theater
• Songwriters’ Showcase with Joe Myers, 7 p.m., March 5, Lakeside
• Paul McDermand with Esteban, March 5, Theater
• Tempe/Ahwatukee Young Life: “A Nite on Broadway,” March 6, Theater
• Tempe Symphonic Wind Ensemble: “Contemporary Classics,” March 8, Theater
• Tempe Symphonic Wind Ensemble: “High School Band Festival,” March 9, Theater
• A Supreme Evening of Jazz, March 10, Theater
• Dulce Dance Company, March 13, Theater
• Performance with a View: Mill Avenue Chamber Players, March 16, Lakeside
• Tempe Little Theatre: “Sweet Charity,” March 19-April 4, Studio
• Creation Dance Championships, March 20, Theater
• Junior Achievement: “You’re Hired,” March 25, TCA
• LakeShore Jazz: Eliane Elias Quartet, March 26, Theater
• U.S.S.A Cultural Show 2010, March 27, Theater
• Salvation Army’s International Staff Band concert, March 29, Theater
 

Art events at other city of Tempe facilities

• Lunch Talks with Doug Kupel, March 10, Tempe History Museum
• Hohokam Rock Art Tour, March 18, Hayden Butte
• Third Thirsty Night Café, March 18, Tempe History Museum 

Exhibitions at city of Tempe facilities

Visit http://www.tempe.gov/arts/whats/0310.htm or call 480-350-2867 for information. Exhibitions are free.

• The Phoenix Fridas, March 5-July 14, U.S. Post Office
• Art 6 Tempe Union High School District exhibit, March 12-May 20, Vihel Activity Center
• Chuck Amuck: A Legacy of Laughter The life and art of Chuck Jones, through June 18, Gallery at TCA
• The Books of Chuck Jones: Black and White and Read All Over, through June 18, Tempe Public Library (Children’s Library)
• Fractured Patterns, through May 12, Tempe Public Library (Connections Café
• Cups, Bowls & Plates, through March 3, U.S. Post Office, (Fifth Street & Mill Avenue)

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“Phoenix Fridas” bring folk-art to Tempe Post Office

“Phoenix Fridas” bring folk-art to Tempe Post Office

City of Tempe Newsroom: A group exhibition featuring artists from the local women’s art collective, “The Phoenix Fridas,” will be on display beginning in March through July 14 in the Tempe United States Post Office windows, 500 S. Mill Ave. (Southwest corner of 5th Street and Mill Ave.)

These cool chicks (as they call themselves) love artist Frida Kahlo and use her namesake for their group. Their work focuses around Mexican folk-art traditions, and group members work with diverse media including paint, jewelry, fashion, quilting and kitchy crafts. The women share ideas, support each other and promote their art. They have shown together locally at the paper Heart gallery, Burton Barr Library and annual Dia de Los Muertos events. 

The “Phoenix Fridas” are: Leticia Amezaga, Emily Costello, Tracey Dove, April Edwards, Carmen Guerrero, Anita Mabante Leach, Lucia Madrid and Kathy Cano Murillo, known locally as the “Crafty Chica,” local entrepeneaur and TV personality: www.craftychica.com.

About the Tempe Post Office exhibition space

Exhibitions in this facility, located in the heart of the Mill Avenue District, highlight local artists working in a variety of media and themes with a focus on installation. Special emphasis is placed on work that is fun, eye-catching and unusual.

City of Tempe exhibitions are provided by the Cultural Services Division

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Tempe Center for the Arts -- Tickets go on sale for dance, cultural shows March 2010

Tickets for CONDER/dance’s “Dances in Black and White” will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Tuesday and tickets for the Unified Society of South Asians Cultural Show will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Wednesday through the Tempe Center for the Arts Box Office, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway. 

CONDER/dance
2 and 8 p.m., April 3, Theater

The stark, monochromatic staging of this concert is the perfect backdrop for the lush movement and emotional power that arises from pure dance. CONDER/dance demonstrates its compelling choreographic style in a concert that features the work of Ashleigh Leite and Carley Conder. 

Tickets range from $18 to 25, not including service or convenience fees. 

Unified Society of South Asians Cultural Show
7 p.m., March 27, Theater

This event features a night of traditional South Asian dances, songs and skits with music by a D.J. Seating is general admission. Tickets are $8 at the box office. Online purchases incur additional fees. Discounts are available for students.

CONTACT: TCA Box Office
TELEPHONE: 480-350-2TCA (2822)

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Baby Reading program begins at Tempe Public Library

Baby Reading program begins at Tempe Public Library

The Tempe Public Library is offering a Baby Reading Program designed to encourage literacy for children from birth through age four. This program helps babies build the skills needed to learn to read and succeed.

Participants receive a game board and a Ring of Rhymes with suggestions and activities for babies. Once parents and their babies complete all the rhyme cards, they will receive a free board book and a certificate of achievement.

This program is sponsored by the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records with funding granted under the Library Services and Technology Act, which is administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Information: 480-350-5907.

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