MIM Summer 2023 Concert Series on Sale
Experience world-class performances during the Summer 2023 Concert Series at the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) Music Theater. Highlights this season include Grammy-winning vocal group the Manhattan Transfer; retro jazz singer and violinist Emmaline; Grammy-nominated blues guitarist Eric Gales; singer-songwriter A. J. Croce’s Croce Plays Croce, a special night of music featuring a complete set of classics by Croce’s late father, Jim Croce; and many more! Tickets are on sale now at mim.org.
Bloom and Learn with New Landscaping Classes
This spring, homeowners can take their landscaping skills to the next level with cutting-edge techniques taught by water-efficiency experts in partnership with Phoenix Water Services, Watershed Management Group, and SRP.
With most residential water use occurring outside, it’s crucial to incorporate modern landscape designs and learn about alternative water collection and reuse to reduce water usage.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable information and skills. The free and in-person classes will be held on select Saturdays in April at Mesquite Library, 4525 E. Paradise Village Pkwy. N., Phoenix. As class sizes are limited, it’s important to register early to secure your spot. Join Phoenix’s Conservation Community and sign up for a class at phoenix.gov/newsroom/water-services/2689.
Designing a Water Harvesting Landscape
Sat., April 8, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Selecting Native Plants for Multiple Benefits
Sat., April 22, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Sizing and Installing Tanks
Sat., April 29, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Israel at 75 Community Celebration
The Valley of the Sun JCC will offer an exciting, community celebration in honor of Israel’s 75th birthday on Sun., April 30, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Nearly 50 local Jewish organizations will come together to host a fun, interactive event for all ages. There will be food trucks, a beer garden, arts and crafts, children’s games, live music, and more. Free admission. Open to all. The Valley of the Sun JCC is located 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale. Register at vosjcc.org/program/israel75.
Camelback Mountain Named Among ‘Best Mountain Climbing Destinations’ in the US
New research has revealed that Camelback Mountain in Arizona is America’s fifth favorite mountain climbing destination. The study by family vacation experts Family Destinations Guide analyzed Instagram hashtag data, TripAdvisor ratings, and TripAdvisor reviews of 600 mountainous destinations in America to assign every mountain a ‘Peak Score’ to reveal the best mountain climbing destinations in the country.
In the top fifth spot is Camelback Mountain, with a peak score of 17.2 points. It has garnered 2,548 reviews and a 4.5-star rating on TripAdvisor, with visitors describing their climbing experience as excellent and rewarding. On Instagram, visitors have recorded 221,091 posts under the hashtag #camelbackmountain, featuring photos of them in their active wear gear and the landscape of rocks and cacti. Mount Rainier in Washington tops the ranking with a peak score of 22 out of 30. It has 439,039 Instagram posts with the hashtag #mountrainier and a 5-star rating on TripAdvisor. The 14,410-foot elevation has 1,796 reviews on TripAdvisor, with visitors describing their mountain climbing experience as “a must-do”.
Senior Center Hosts Program to Aid Those with Hearing Loss.
A free four-week rehabilitation program is being offered to those with hearing loss or having trouble with everyday communication. The program takes place at 1:30 p.m. Mondays, April 3 to 24, at the Granite Reef Senior Center, 1700 N. Granite Reef Rd., Scottsdale. Arizona State University’s clinical faculty and graduate students host classes. Topics include what causes hearing loss, hearing technology, emotional and social effects of hearing loss, communication strategies, and self-advocacy skills. Family members and significant others of individuals with hearing loss are encouraged to attend. Registration is required. To register, visit https://bit.ly/3lokvKH.
