North Mountain Visitor Center AZ

Happy Birthday to Pat McMahon! We can’t wait to have you open up of Festival In the Mountains in November!

2026 Great 48 Nominations - PHOENIX magazine The deadline for submissions is Monday, August 31, 2026. All fields are required.

You don't need to be an artist to benefit from creative expression during grief. Join us for a guided, hands-on art experience that offers a gentle way to release emotions, honor memories, and process what's hard to put into words.

📅 Tuesday, August 25th
🕡 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Hansen Mortuary | 8314 N. 7th St. Phoenix, AZ 85020

Free event, open to the community. Registration is required, space is limited. RSVP here: https://www.hansenmortuary.com/about-us/events/event?id=4359dd25-5f57-45bf-9d63-6000ad0b7ff0

Happy Birthday to Phoenix Fire Department on August 18!

It’s still July and dreadfully hot, so let’s start thinking about December. ❄️☃️🎄🎁 the 5th annual SLOPE HOLIDAY MARKET is Saturday, December 12, 2026. Vendors wanted—stay tuned for the application launch or email us at [email protected] in the meantime.

Reading is the foundation for every child’s future. Our Youth and Education Department and AARP Foundation Experience Corps Phoenix are connecting volunteers aged 50+ with local students who need extra support — and it’s making a real impact.

If you’re looking for a meaningful way to give back, consider becoming a volunteer tutor. Details: Phoenix.gov/Education.

Dear Friends,

🚨 Our community needs your help. Blood donors are urgently needed!

The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive this Wednesday, July 22, and every donation can help save up to three lives.

🩸 Blood Drive Details

📅 Wednesday, July 22, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 North Mountain Visitor Center – Education Room
12950 N. 7th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85022

Appointments are encouraged and can be scheduled using the sponsor code NorthMountainVisitorCenter or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time?zipSponsor=85020&driveType=all

As an added thank you, donors who give during the promotional period will receive a Fandango Movie Reward by email (while supplies and terms apply).

If you're healthy and eligible to donate, please consider taking an hour out of your day to help someone in need. Blood is needed every day for accident victims, cancer patients, premature babies, surgeries, and countless medical emergencies.

Please don't wait. If you can't donate, you can still make a difference by sharing this email with friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers. Every donor—and every share—helps.

Let's show the strength and generosity of our community by filling every appointment.

Thank you for helping save lives!