24 JULY 2022 DATE - July 4th Rain or Shine REGISTRATION - 7:30 a.m. PARADE START - 8:00 a.m. END - 9:00 a.m. STARTING LOCATION: 60th Street & Calle Tuberia; Note that 60th Street is also “Jokake.” For more: arcadiaparade.com E Calle Tuberia E Calle Tuberia E Calle Tuberia E Calle Tuberia E Lafayette Blvd E Lafayette Blvd E Lafayette Blvd E Lafayette Blvd E Lafayette Blvd E Calle Rosa E Calle Rosa N 58th St N 58th St N 58th St N 59th Pl N 59th Pl N Jokake Rd N Jokake Rd N 61st St N 60th Pl N 60th Pl E Calle Del Paisano E Calle Del Paisano E Calle Del Paisano E Calle Del Paisano E Calle Del Paisano E Calle Del Paisano E Indian School Rd Arizona Canal Trail N 62nd St N 62nd St N 62nd St H H H ARCADIA PARADE ROUTE H H H By Cliff Summerhill Here is a roundup of some of Arizona’s most celebrated Fourth of July events, with several returning for the first time in over three years! H H H ARCADIA 4TH OF JULY PARADE arcadiaparade.com For more than 25 years, Arcadia residents have hosted this annual event, bringing together local groups and entertainers to their neighborhood to celebrate the Fourth of July. Arcadia’s parade returns this year to ignite the spirit of celebration and patriotism for families and friends alike. DETAILS: When: July 4, 2022, 8-9 a.m. Where: Parade starts at 60th St. and Calle Tuberia Cost: Free H H H FIRST AT THE FOUNTAIN experiencefountainhills.org The town of Fountain Hills is celebrating Independence Day early. The event will host the band Rock Lobster until the fireworks show blasts off over the world- famous fountain. Food, drinks and other activities will also be available. DETAILS: When: July 1, 2022, 8-9:30 p.m. Where: Fountain Park, 12925 N. Saguaro Blvd. Cost: Free H H H RED, WHITE AND CHOO & CHOO therailroadpark.com The McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park returns this year with Red, White, and Choo & Choo, featuring old and new family activities. The event includes live music, bounce houses, a dunk tank, water slides, field games, a pie-eating contest, and their signature train and carousel rides. DETAILS: When: July 3, 2022, 4-9 p.m. Where: McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, 7301 E. Indian Bend Road Cost: $15 for anyone 13+, $5 for children ages 3-11, and free for children under 2 years old. H H H RED, WHITE, AND FLOOM tempe4th.com At Tempe Town Lake, this year’s family- friendly celebration includes various activities for children, food and beverage vendors, a spectacular music-themed fire show, and an 80s cover band called Rock Lobster. DETAILS: When: July 3, 2022, 6-10 p.m. Where: Tempe Beach Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Pkwy. Cost: Free H H H SCOTTSDALE 4TH scottsdale4th.com Be red, white and cool at Scottsdale 4th of July. This annual family-favorite event features a bull-riding competition; mutton busting; Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show; performances by characters from hit movie Encanto , games and dancing. The Scottsdale 4th Parade of Heroes honors outstanding community leaders. Fireworks start at sundown. Dog food donations are welcome at the door to support Vista Del Camino and pet owners in need. DETAILS: When: July 4, 2022, 5-9 p.m. Where: WestWorld, 16601 N. Pima Road Cost: Tickets start at $15 per person. H H H ALLAMERICAN BASH chandleraz.gov Chandler’s annual event returns with Cold Shott and Hurricane Horns, one of the Valley’s most popular rhythm and blues bands, and other family-friendly activities, including balloon art, glitter tattoos and yard games. DETAILS: When: July 4, 2022, 7-9:30 p.m. Where: Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, 178 E. Commonwealth Ave. Cost: Free H H H ALLAMERICAN FESTIVAL peoriaaz.gov The City of Peoria has pulled out all the stops for this year’s All-America Festival. The annual event will showcase Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers, water slides, food and beverage vendors, a cornhole tournament and a sensory room (for those who may have sensory processing needs). DETAILS: When: July 4, 2022, 5-10 p.m. Where: Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Ave. Cost: Free, VIP packages available for purchase. H H H ROYAL FOURTH OF JULY royalpalmshotel.com This resort is celebrating the fourth with three days of fun! The public is welcome to come out and enjoy brunch at T. Cooks, yoga classes, live music and drink specials, cooking and grilling demos, cocktail classes and more, all with that Independence Day flair! DETAILS: When: July 1-July 3, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Where: Royal Palms Resort, 5200 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix Cost: Varies depending on activity H H H FOURTH OF JULY AT STK STEAKHOUSE STKSteakhouse.com For those just looking for a patriotic meal, STK Steakhouse in Scottsdale has what you need. Guests can indulge in a red, white, and blue steak dinner, with a price that mirrors the year America declared its independence. The meal includes a filet topped with a lobster tail, blue corn tortilla strips and a garlic cream sauce. DETAILS: When: July 4, 2022 Where: STK Steakhouse, 7134 E. Stetson Dr. Cost: $17.76. Veterans, gold star families, active military members, and frontline workers will receive 20 percent off. H H H 5TH OF JULY FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR mlb.com After a busy holiday weekend, head to downtown Phoenix and enjoy the air- conditioned Chase Field as the Diamondbacks play a home game. Stick around to watch the roof open to a fireworks show in honor of the holiday. DETAILS: When: July 5, 2022, game starts at 6:10 p.m. Where: Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St. Cost: Tickets start at $15 Let freedom – and fun – ring at these Independence Day events

25 JULY 2022 Giving Group AZ donated $10,000 to Foster Arizona Housing Project, whose mission is to “educate, empower and encourage Arizonans to positively impact the lives of young adults transitioning out of foster care.” By Sabrina Proffitt The Giving Group is a nonprofit made up of 120 Arizona residents who are on a simple, but effective, mission: to give. Since 2017, the organization has donated almost $190,000 to nonprofits city and statewide. Brian Yampolsky started the Arizona branch after a friend in Seattle told him of a similar program there. He explained that this is a new way to make a difference in the community – rather than donating individually. “A lot of people will donate to worthy causes, but there aren’t a lot of groups that come together to leverage the impact they make,” Yampolsky said. “When there’s a group of over 100 members who are donating $10,000 or more, it has an amplified impact. It goes from making a donation that makes you feel good to making a significant change for some of these nonprofits.” Member Adam Coe said not only has the group been a way for him to give back to the community, but it has also been a way for him and other members to learn about the places in which they live and work. In monthly meetings, members pitch their nonprofits, allowing others some insight into problems their communities face, ways charities are helping and what individuals can do to help. “We get to learn about all of the nonprofits and how they are making an impact,” Coe said. “With the donation they are receiving from the Giving Group, we can see where that money is going and how it is being put to use. It’s been a great opportunity for the people in the group and the charities receiving.” The Giving Group donated $10,000 to Harvest Compassion Center, a nonprofit that “assists cancer patients and their families with the financial burden that cancer treatments pose so that they can focus on healing and recovery.” “I joined The Giving Group after being introduced to the organization through a friend. I loved how easy it was to be a part of something so impactful,” member Robyn Patterson said. “I love giving back, and being part of The Giving Group sounded like a wonderful opportunity to support Valley nonprofits while networking with philanthropic people at the same time.” Cloud Covered Streets, a nonprofit dedicated to those experiencing homelessness, is another nonprofit that received a generous donation. Executive Director Robert Thornton said the funds were used to buy new equipment for their mobile shower and laundry trailer, allowing its guests to wash their clothes, shower, receive a haircut, and freshen up. “The Giving Group is amazing. They are people who are focused on making this world a better place,” Thornton said. At their most recent meeting, the Giving Group raised more than $13,000 and selected Foster Arizona Housing Project, whose mission is to bridge the gap between impacting kids in foster care to impacting youth as they transition out of foster care, for a $10K donation. The group had an extra $3,200 to donate, so three runner- up nonprofits received a donation, as well: The Care Fund, CASS Family Shelter and AZ Chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America. The Giving Group is always welcoming new members; find out more on the website: tggaz.org. Making a bigger impact together PHOTO COURTESY OF BRIAN YAMPOLSKY John Arnold will fight to secure Arizona’s future: Secure our water supply Secure our economy Secure our southern border Secure parental rights in education Learn more about John Arnold at JohnArnoldForAZ.com VOTE REPUBLICAN JOHN ARNOLD FOR ARIZONA HOUSE Paid for by John Arnold for AZ. Authorized by John Arnold. John Arnold is a husband , father , small business owner, and political outsider running for the Arizona House of Representatives.