Maricopa County Reads is an online summer reading program for all ages! This year’s theme is “Libraries Rock!” The program runs throughout June and July and emphasizes the fun of reading, building your home library and community. Starting June 1, you can log your reading and community experiences to earn points, unlock badges and…
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Community News, July 2018
Spotlight On Advertiser: Norris Air is the only A/C company in Arizona to win the BBB Torch Award for Ethics
Ethics. Every air conditioning company claims to have them. Norris Air can quantify that they do. The Better Business Bureau awarded their 2018 Torch Award for Ethics Winner trophy to Norris Air. They are the only air conditioning company in Arizona to win this distinction. Beginning in 1973 with a small showroom, four rooms and…
Community News, July 2018
SunBird Views – “Blast from the Past”
25 years ago – July 1993 Garmesons are finally coming home for good to SunBird. Fred and Joan Garmeson, longtime SunBird homeowners, are finally coming home. Fred and Joan have been living on Long Island, New York, pursuing their careers, waiting for the day they could finally retire to their home in SunBird. Fred retired…
Community News, July 2018
Happenings at the Ed Robson Library in July
Please plan to join us and cool off at the library! Tuesday, July 10, at 1:00 p.m.: Arizona Movies: Westerns and More with Marshall Shore* The landscape across Arizona made it a prime location for Westerns, many featuring John Wayne. Walt Disney also filmed in Arizona, as well as Andy Warhol and the Coen…
Community News, July 2018
SunBird Remembers
Bob Neuman To attempt to recount this SunBird gentleman’s life in a brief article is similar to being allowed only one bite of a prime steak. Ron Hawley really requires a book. He has moved in top business circles, saw combat in two wars, survived seven typhoons in the China Seas, has been to the…
Community News, July 2018
588 flags line the streets supporting freedom and veterans
Jackie Cox Amid the parades and fireworks on July 4th, 538 SunBird residents will fly flags in their front yards, reflecting deep appreciation and support for our military that protects us and our freedoms. Freedom isn’t free. The flags began flying on Memorial Day, remembering the many who sacrificed their lives and health, and whose…
Community News, July 2018
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook In the days before Pinterest and Houzz, to get an idea for remodeling, one either had to buy magazines or travel around to model homes and take photos. Social media makes gathering ideas and images easy. We can do it right from home! Blog articles that synthesize what professional journals are reporting…