Harry Potter Celebrations Friday Night

The highly anticipated fifth book in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, may not go on sale until Saturday, July 21, but local bookstores will be celebrating Friday night. Both Barnes & Noble on Ray Road and Borders on 54th Street will be hosting Harry Potter Parties and will be staying open through midnight (when the book officially goes on sale.)

So grab your brooms and your Quidditch robes and make a night of it! If midnight is past your bedtime, you can have Amazon.com deliver Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows right to your door.

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ANNUAL RED BALL FUNDRAISER HELPS FUND THE WELCOME CENTER

Contacts: Kibibi Springs 818-568-7458
Tamara K. Torres 480-858-9100 x236


MEDIA ALERT MEDIA ALERT MEDIA ALERT


WHAT: The Sage Foundation for Health will host the 2007 Red Ball
at The Phoenix Art Museum. Arizona’s influential and dedicated benefactors will enjoy an exclusive evening at the museum’s Rembrandt exhibit; emcee and nationally renowned stand-up comedian Kevin McDonald; fine European dining from Santa Barbara Catering and live music from The Dianne Lindsay Band and Hamilton Elementary Children’s Choir. The evening will also include a live and silent auction featuring items such as a European getaway for two and a private movie screening with actor Jason Wiles of NBC’s Emmy Award winning television show Third Watch.

WHY: This Summer, Murphy Elementary School will break ground on The Welcome Center, a 16,000 square foot education and health center scheduled to open Spring 2008. Serving nearly 900 children per year, The Welcome Center will expand The Sage Foundation mission to benefit the unserved, underserved and indigent people of Arizona with FREE quality natural and conventional healthcare.

WHO: Join Sage Board Members Ed Beeh, Dr. Klee Bethel, Dr. Nick Buratovich, Dr. Paul Mittman, Barry Peretz, and prominent Valley of the Sun residents in honoring Sherry Lund as Sage Foundation for Health Humanitarian of the Year.

WHERE: The Phoenix Art Museum
1625 North Central Avenue
http://www.phxart.org/

WHEN: Saturday, April 21st 2007
6-11pm

INFO: Limited Seating. $250 per plate. Call 480-222-9224 to reserve your seat. For additional information, please visit www.sagefoundationforhealth.org or www.blacktie-Arizona.com

MEDIA PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
6:00pm-7:15pm -- Guests socializing in red ballroom attire during cocktail hour, Silent Auction, Rembrandt Exhibit, Professional Portrait Station, String Quartet.

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Kiwanis Club of Ahwatukee's 31st Annual Easter Parade and Carnival!

The Kiwanis Club of Ahwatukee will be putting on it's 31st annual Easter parade. This fun family event will be held on April 7th.

There will be marching bands and floats in the parade, as well as many other exciting things. The carnival will be entertaining and will have many fun events, such as dancing done by local dance companies, youth activities and even more!

Anyone, including businesses, youth groups, families, non-profit organizations, people on bikes or walking etc., can sign up to be in the parade or carnival. But, you need to sign up before or by April 1st. To sign up please contact Mike Schmitt at 480-496-4270 in the daytime and 480-759-0007 in the evening. You can also email him at MSch0007@aol.com. For any carnival info please contact Andi Pettyjohn at 602-275-8280 or email her at andi@wttaz.com.

This event will be held in the Ahwatukee Community Center Park. The park is located at 48th street and Warner. The admission is free to the public. The carnival rides costs between $2 to $4. All day pass wrist band avaliable as well.

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Girls Night Out

GirlsNightOutAZ.com ~ Tel: (623) 877-5080 ~ Fax: (623) 877-5111 ~ Email: GirlsNightOutAZ@aol.com
Celebrating Beauty & Fashion
Shopping to benefit Arizona’s domestic abuse charities
Event Information:
Arizona’s one-and-only Girl’s Night Out providing the ultimate shopping experience with over 80 exhibitors to

ultrapamper yourself with the utmost in super-fab finds in beauty and fashion. This is pure shopping heaven

where ladies can splurge on bath, body & spa products, cosmetics & skin care, fashion forward apparel, fashion

accessories and one-of-a-kind jewelry to die for… all under one roof. We all need a night out and what’s

better than a little retail therapy to benefit charity. You don’t want to miss our complimentary Martini Bar

sampling and our complimentary Beauty Gift Bags for all advance ticket holders. This is a party like no other,

reaching upwards of 2000 women in one night! So come on by, bring your friends, have a cocktail and shop ‘til

you drop!
Benefiting Charity:
Sojourner Center has provided shelter and support services to thousands of individuals affected by
domestic violence. Through empowerment families discover hope and have the opportunity to build a
new future free of violence. Domestic violence is a serious, widespread social problem in America with
Arizona statistically being one of the highest in the nation. Our Girl’s Night Shopping Extravaganza
event will bring more awareness and exposure to the Sojourner Center! Something to be proud of!
Event Highlights:
· Retail Therapy ~ A fun way to shop with over 80 exhibitors all under one roof!
· Complimentary Beauty Gift Bags filled with name brand pampering products only for
Advance Ticket buyers. The women with advance tickets receive our famous Gift Bag
as a thank you for supporting Sojourner Center and their shelters.
· Complimentary Martini Bar Sampling of today’s hottest flavors!
Ticket Pricing:
Advance tickets are $12.99 per ticket ($10.00 plus processing fees & sales tax) and this includes our

Complimentary
Beauty Gift Bag. Tickets at the door are $15.00 with NO Gift Bag. You may purchase advance tickets online at
www.GirlsNightOutAZ.com or by calling (623) 877-5080.
Event Promoter:
Kandice King ~ Girl’s Night Out Shopping Extravaganza promoter & Hollywood Motion Picture Producer
Kandice wanted to support Arizona’s domestic abuse shelters so she created an event for them to benefit from

an
exclusive night of ultimate shopping. “I hope that women realize that there is a growing problem with domestic
violence here in the Valley and our event brings an abundance of exposure and financial support to this

charity. Our
Girl’s Night Out Shopping Extravaganza will be a light affaire filled with an uplifting spirit so that it can

seriously help a
dark (sometimes) secretive problem,” states Kandice.
Sponsored by Music by
Shopping Extravaganza
Calling all Shopping Divas!
Date: Thursday, February 8th, 2007
shop from 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The Pavilion at Rawhide
~ CHANDLER ~

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Ahwatukee Business Connections

Thursday Soiree

Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of
the month! (starting March 1st)

5-8pm at Va Bene Restaurant

4647 E Chandler Blvd

Join us to share thoughts, ideas,
and BUSINESS CARDS every
1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.
Casual happy hour atmosphere
with great happy hour discounts
on food and drinks.

Names tags will be provided and there will
be giveaways!! Bring lots of BUSINESS
CARDS to pass out!
If your company would like to donate any gifts/prizes,
please contact us!

Hosted by:

Tracey Mahon, Associate Broker Alex Mahon, Mortgage Consultant
Keller Williams Realty East Valley Great Southwest Mortgage
traceymahon@cox.net alexander.mahon@greatswmortgage.com
602.881.7355 cell 480.980.0769 cell
www.smartlivingteam.com

BRING A FRIEND!!!

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Ahwatukee Comedy Club

Who Says You Can't Have Fun In Ahwatukee?

Ahwatukee Comedy Club - where laughter is spoken is located at the Best Western Grace Inn Hotel in Ahwatukee and is again presenting an evening with clean and funny entertainment.

2007 marks the beginning of Ahwatukee Comedy Clubs 3rd year in existence. To celebrate this and as well celebrate the New Year the January 12th lineup of comedians will bring the audience to the floor with 100% laughter.

The evening is hosted by Tom Grayson who also is the producer of International House of Comedy. As usual there will be at least 3 funny comedians performing this night. One of them is Kelly Hunt. She has been performing at the club several times and needles to say the ladies in the audience loves her. She always bring some new stuff to enjoy.

For more information about the January 12th show and the Ahwatukee Comedy Club please visit our web site at ahwatukeefoothillscomedyclub.com

Clean Regards,
Anders Berg
JokeCleaner & VP of PR&BS Department
Ahwatukee Comedy Club


P.S. The White Collar Comedy Group's DVD "Where in the world is Ahwatukee" will be on sale at 50% discount at this event!

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Holiday Comedy Celebration with a hypnotic twist....

Once again an opportunity of having fun is just around the corner.......Dec 9 at 7PM is laughter time again.

Clean jokes and great entertainment presented by Ahwatukee Comedy Club.
Info at http://www.ahwatukeefoothillscomedyclub.com/ or click here

Please feel free to forward this. No restrictions on how many you can send it to.....who doesn't want to laugh!

Laughter is good! Laughter is healing! Laughing 100% guaranteed at Ahwatukee Comedy Club!

Anders Berg
Ahwatukee Foothills Comedy Club Public Relation Dept
Laughter is spoken here and jokes cleaned by SwedeClean.com

P.S. Melissa (Ahwatukee's own idol) will sing one or two Christmas songs.

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Festival of Lights

Festival of Lights - a non-profit organization will be setting up lights again this year throughout the Foothills as well as hosting some fun events this fall/winter. Coming up :

Lights Display - Thanksgiving '06 to New Years '07
Kick-Off Party 2006 - Saturday, November 25, 2006
Hayrides Through the Foothills - Saturdays, December 16th & 23rd, 2006
Charity Golf Tournament - Spring 2007
Winetasting Festival - Spring 2007

Events always need volunteers and Sponsors, if you are interested please go to
http://www.festivaloflightsaz.org/sponsors.php
or
http://www.festivaloflightsaz.org/volunteers.php

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Ahwatukee Comedy Club

Ahwatukee Comedy Club is proud to present...........

A Salute To Our Troops

Fundraising Event November 3rd at Best Western Grace Inn Hotel....in Ahwatukee.

Best Western Grace Inn Hotel is contributing the use of their magnificient Ball Room for this event........supporting not only the troops but also the Cancer Society!

Read more about the event by clicking here.....http://www.swedeclean.com/scandinavia/ahwcomedyclub/nov06.html

The event will be taped and CD's will be distributed to the troops.

Laughter is good! Laughter is healing! Come and laugh and at the same time show your support for all the men and women in uniform.

Ahwatukee Comedy Club is the place where the jokes are cleaned by SwedeClean.com and laughter 100% guaranteed!

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Kids Day America

Ahwatukee's first annual Kids Day America will be held on Saturday Sept. 16th '06 from noon to 3 pm. There will be Free balloons, food, prizes, spinal exams, dental exams, eye exams, obstacle courses, bounce house, games, music, karate and more! Also, courtesy of the Phoenix Police Dept. you can recieve free child i.d. cards and photos.This event will benefit the YMCA's Strong Kids Campaign, and is sponsored by Kids Celebrate magazine,US Bushido Acadamy, Music Makers Workshops, and Office Max. To recieve more info please call 480-812-1981 or visit them on the web at www.AHealthierPhoenix.com. The address of the event is 3233 E. Chandler Boulevard (Chandler and 32nd Street)

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