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Launched in 2020 by State Forty Eight, an adored local philanthropy-minded apparel line, State Forty Eight Foundation has a mission to enrich and strengthen Arizona through thoughtful partnerships, community action and investment in the changemakers of tomorrow. Alyssa Moore, executive director, discusses its Entrepreneur Speaker Series, its upcoming fundraising and volunteering events and State Forty Eight Foundation’s goals for 2021.
From dining specials and live music to delicious summer cocktails (even some in snow cone form!), these Valley restaurants are ringing in the long Memorial Day weekend with something tasty to look forward to.
The heat is on, and Valley resort pools are gearing up for some serious sun-soaked fun. But which pools are open to resort guests, offer day passes or are accessible when booking a cabana or spa treatment?
With Mother’s Day just around the corner on May 9, it’s time to celebrate the leading ladies in our lives. Meet six Arizona moms and their children, and find out their favorite ways to spend family time, mothers who they look up to and ever-important advice for new mamas.
Whether you’re seeking a family-friendly affair or 21-and-older cerveza-fueled fun, here are 20-plus tasty ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the Valley.
Since the early 90’s, Tempe-based Future for KIDS has provided free out-of-school, mentor-driven programs and camps that focus on academics, athletics and ethics activities for youth who face adversity. Here, Executive Director Madonna Bistany discusses Future for KIDS’ plan to launch a Tucson chapter, the importance of mentors in a kid’s life and the nonprofit’s upcoming fundraising events.
May 9 is Mother’s Day, and though it is impossible to thank mamas for all they do on a daily basis, lobster avocado toast and Bloody Marys are a good start. Celebrate the moms in your life with a special brunch, festive dinner or a gourmet gift from a beloved Arizona purveyor.
In honor of Mother’s Day and Mental Health Awareness Month in May, Kendra Scott is hosting the Kendra Scott Mother’s Day Personal Time Off Fund. The fund will provide $2,000 each to 50 moms across the country.
What’s for breakfast? Consider dining at one of nine Over Easy Arizona restaurant locations in April and ask your server how to make a donation to United Food Bank, which will be matched by the restaurant dollar for dollar.
After a temporary closure, Lincoln Steakhouse at JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa is open once again. Diners can look forward to a modern American steakhouse experience with a front-row view of Camelback Mountain and two of the Valley’s most glorious meal bookends: popovers and that famous cheesecake.