ASU receives $10M gift to endow football coach position

Gift from Brian and Kelly Swette is the largest endowed leadership position at ASU Via news.asu.edu Brian Swette loves college sports and what they mean to a university. “Success in sports is important for the university,” said Swette, who graduated from Arizona State University in 1976 with a bachelor’s degree in economics. “It enhances the college experience. It brings a … Read More

Prominent ASU Grad and Nationally Recognized Attorney Tom Ajamie Makes Major Gift to Hospice of the Valley and Life-Changing Scholarship Fund

Scottsdale-born-and-raised trial attorney Tom Ajamie—a former student body president at Arizona State University and nationally recognized for his work prosecuting complex white-collar crime—is turning courtroom success into meaningful community impact, announcing a significant charitable contribution to Hospice of the Valley while continuing to transform lives through his growing scholarship fund. Ajamie, whose parents and family still live in Scottsdale, now … Read More

9th Annual Day of Giving Returns to Peoria Sports Complex on Saturday, December 20 Beloved Holiday Event to Benefit More Than 2500 Toddlers, Teens, and Families

The 9th Annual Day of Giving, presented by Purposeful Giving Alliance, returns to the Peoria Sports Complex on Saturday, December 20, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., bringing together families, volunteers, businesses, and civic leaders for a day dedicated to generosity, joy, and community connectio Held at 16101 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria, AZ 85382, this special holiday event is designed to ensure local families experience a joyful and … Read More

Scottsdale Art Week Unveils Honoree Lineup, Opening Night Vernissage Details Ahead of March 19 – 22, 2026, Celebration

Four-Day International Art Fair Returns to WestWorld of Scottsdale This Spring With 120 Galleries From 15 Countries With galleries from across the country and around the world converging and a slate of esteemed honorees ready to step into the spotlight, Scottsdale Art Week presented by Scottsdale Ferrari returns to WestWorld of Scottsdale March 19 – 22, 2026. It all kicks off with an … Read More

An Evening of Excellence: Scottsdale Firefighters Honor Community Heroes

The 26th Annual Scottsdale Firefighters Charities Dinner at Mastro’s City Hall proved once again why this event has become one of the Valley’s premier charitable gatherings. With a goal of exceeding last year’s record-breaking $100,000 raised, the evening celebrated both the selfless work of Scottsdale’s 300 firefighters and three remarkable individuals who embody the spirit of community service. The 2025 … Read More

A Critical Fundraiser at the World’s Greatest Dive Bar in Arizona’s Coolest Ghost Town: Arizona Community to Rally Behind Cleator Bar & Yacht Club Manager Tina Barnhart With Saturday, April 26 Event

Tight-Knit Town Plans Off-Road Ride, Live Music and Raffle in Support of One of Its Own It’s been said that “If Jimmy Buffet were born in the desert, this is where he’d hang out,” and anyone who’s kicked up their boots at the Cleator Bar & Yacht Club after a long day on the road or the trail likely had the pleasure … Read More

25 Local Businesses Donated 1200+ Boxes of Girl Scout Cookies to St. Vincent de Paul

Following the 2025 Girl Scouts cookie season, Dave Burns of Burns Pest Elimination gathered 25 local business owners to purchase over 1200 boxes of cookies from local Girl Scout Isabella of Troop 4520 that were donated to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Phoenix (SVdP) and the communities they serve throughout the state. On Wednesday, March 26th, Dircks Moving … Read More

Sharon Stone to Auction Original Painting at Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week to Benefit Barrow Neurological Institute

Bidding on Work by Acclaimed Actress to Start at $30,000; Support Groundbreaking Neurological, Spinal Research A rare opportunity to own a piece of Hollywood history is coming to Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week, with an original painting by award-winning actress Sharon Stone going up for auction with all proceeds benefiting the Barrow Neurological Institute. The piece will be available for viewing at … Read More