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Need Help Paying for Medicare?

Medicare isn’t free, and it can be complicated, but help is available! The Medicare Savings Program and the Medicare Extra Help Program are designed to ease the burden of Medicare expenses and prescription drug costs. AZ SHIP Counselors can help you understand your Medicare options, including programs that may assist you in paying for Medicare monthly premiums and Medicare prescription drug costs, for those who qualify.

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AJ’s The Art of Wine and Tastes of Summer to raise funds for Scottsdale Arts

AJ’s The Art of Wine and Tastes of Summer to raise funds for Scottsdale Arts

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — One of the tastiest annual traditions, AJ’s The Art of Wine and Tastes of Summer, is returning next month to Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

AJ’s Fine Foods will present the fundraiser from noon to 3 p.m. May 20, 2023, for Scottsdale Arts, the nonprofit arts organization that operates the center. This annual affair is an opportunity to taste a curated list of wines along with epicurean pairings in an entertaining setting while supporting the arts.

The tasting list is hand-selected by AJ’s Cellar Masters and features selections from the store’s Summer Wine Spectacular and Love of…® Rosé selections. Between tastings, guests will be invited to partake in a silent auction offering fine wines, elaborate gift baskets, culinary accessories and other items from AJ’s and its partners. Attendees planning to stock their wine cellars will save 25% on orders of six or more bottles at the event.

Proceeds from AJ’s The Art of Wine and Tastes of Summer benefits programming offered by Scottsdale Arts and its branches: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA), Scottsdale Public Art, Scottsdale Arts Learning & Innovation, Canal Convergence and Civic Center Live!

“We’re delighted to welcome AJ’s Fine Foods back for another delectable serving of The Art of Wine and Tastes of Summer,” said Erin Krivanek, director of development for Scottsdale Arts. “This annual celebration of the best wines and luxurious pairings is an important fundraiser for the diverse artistic and educational programs we offer throughout Scottsdale.”

AJ’s Fine Foods is a destination for upscale gourmet products throughout the greater Phoenix area. Its boutique-like atmosphere offers a wide range of unique food items, products and services.

“This is one of our favorite events of the year!” said Jayson Mead, AJ’s vice president. “It brings together our love of community, the arts and a celebration of our wide assortment of epicurean delicacies, from wine to one-of-a-kind giftables and everything culinary in between.”

Tickets to AJ’s The Art of Wine and Tastes of Summer are $50 to $75. VIP early entry begins at noon on May 20 while general entry begins at 1 p.m. Learn more at ScottsdaleArts.org/events. For additional information AJ’s Fine Foods visit AJsFineFoods.com.

Arizona Builders Alliance Members Collect Gifts for Thousands of Children in Need

Arizona Builders Alliance Members Collect Gifts for Thousands of Children in Need

Tempe, AZ (December 27, 2021) – The Valley construction industry has come together to build a special Christmas for hundreds of children in need through the Arizona Builders Alliance’s (ABA) annual toy drive. Approximately 150 construction companies, including  Rosendin, JE Dunn Construction, McCarthy Building Companies, and Hensel Phelps, and their employees donated tons of toys and $50,000+ to the 13th Annual ABA Community Service Board’s 2021 Toy Drive to donate to five nonprofit organizations all serving underprivileged children in Arizona.

 

The benefiting organizations included Sunshine Acres Children’s Home, Sunshine Residential Homes, Sequoia Charter School, Santo Niño Catholic Community, and ASA Now. Toys were presented to children at Sunshine Acres Children’s Home in Mesa during their annual Christmas Party, in which each child received $125 worth of toys from the wish lists that each put together. Children opened their presents, sang carols, played games, and got to meet with Santa and Mrs. Claus while celebrating the joy of the holiday. The ABA delivering Christmas cheer at this party has become a staple in the Sunshine Acres community.

 

“Running the annual toy drive and visiting Sunshine Acres never stops being rewarding,” says Erica Lange, ABA Vice President. “We see the way the children at the home remember us year after year. We have even had children grow up to pursue a career in the construction industry and join the ABA because of the impact we made on them each Christmas.”

 

Arizona’s construction industry also collected truckloads of gifts and toys for Sunshine Residential Homes in Glendale, Sequoia Charter School in Mesa, and Santo Niño Catholic Community in Phoenix. These charities serve children who are separated from their parents, survived abuse and neglect, or whose families cannot afford to buy Christmas gifts. The ABA also donated $5000 in toys to ASA Now, an organization that advocates, supports, and assists children and families impacted by foster care.

 

“This year, Rosendin got the opportunity to adopt a third-grade classroom at Sequoia Charter School and deliver gifts to them specialized from each student’s wish list,” said Aimee Olmedo, Rosendin Outreach Director, and ABA Community Service Board member. “It was so rewarding to see the smiles on their faces when we finally got to give them the gifts we had been collecting for weeks in preparation. As we collaborate with our fellow construction companies for this event every year, I am grateful to be a part of such a giving industry.”

 

About Arizona Builders Alliance:

The ABA exists for the purpose of advancing the productivity and profitability of our members and the construction industry.  The ABA is an affiliation of the Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc. and the Associated General Contractors of America. Celebrating its 25th year in 2019, the ABA is proud to service the construction industry through advocacy, education, and networking opportunities in the state of Arizona.  To learn more, visit us at www.azbuilders.org or call us at (602) 274-8222.

 

About Rosendin:

Rosendin, headquartered in San Jose, is one of the largest employee-owned electrical contractors in the United States, employing over 7,000 people, with revenues upwards of $2 billion. Established in 1919, Rosendin remains proud of our more than 100 years of building quality electrical and communications installations and value for our clients but, most importantly, for building people within our community and our company. At Rosendin, we foster a culture of diversity, inclusion, and shared ownership. For more information, visit www.rosendin.com

Where there is a need, there is a LOIN!

Where there is a need, there is a LOIN!

For more than 100 years, Lions clubs have touched the lives of millions by taking on some of the biggest challenges facing humanity. Lions are men and women who volunteer where they live, strengthening communities and lifting up the people they serve. As the world’s largest service organization, Lions Clubs International remains committed to safely serving during COVID-19. Click HERE is learn more

Let the Valley know what your business is doing to help the community through these rough times.

Let the Valley know what your business is doing to help the community through these rough times.

“We’re all in this together” is the phrase that everyone hears now. And it is so true. We have to look out for our neighbors and them for us as we go through this Covid-19 crisis. And many business owners are accommodating this “Safer at Home” status that we are in by doing special things, like special exclusive store hours for seniors, home delivery, donating a portion of their sales receipts to help those in need, providing items for “Grab N Go” breakfasts and lunches for kids out of school, and more. If your business is doing something to help, let the Valley know by putting your message in a 30-second announcement on 96.5FM and sending it out to over 50,000 listeners. You can purchase these right now for the discounted price of only $25 per spot ( minimum 4 spots per business), which will include helping you to put your message in announcement form and voicing it ( recording the actual message). If interested please call 480-319-6565 or email [email protected].