| 2009 Javelina Jundred |
| McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
| The race has now back on the Halloween weekend it is usually held. It is still a 100 mile run. This race is actually considered an "easy hundred." The roling terrain and great volunteer support make it a favorite every year. Learn more Contact RD Jamil Coury at javelinajundred@gmail.com or (602) 361-7440. Sorry, if you're not registered already you'll be put on a waiting list. |
| Date: 10/31/2009 |
| Time: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM Duration: 30 hours in the Sonoran Desert |
| Registration Required: Yes |
| Fee: To register go to the Javelina Jundred.com website |
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| More Info: http://www.JavelinaJundred.com |
| Contact: Race Director Jamil Coury at javelinajundred@gmail.com |
| Location: McDowell Mountain Regional Park - Competitive Track |
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| Dust Devil Mountain Bike Series - Race 2 at Estrella Park |
| Green Government |
| Estrella Mountain Park
DCB Extreme Adventures, Maricopa County Regional Parks are proud to bring you the 2009 Dust Devil Mountain Bike Series, the longest running cross country series in the state. We invite you to join us at the Estrella Mountain Park Competitive Track, next to Phoenix, International Raceway. Lots of fun coming your way. For further information go to http://www.dcbadventures.com/DCB/DD_-_Estrella_Mountain_Regional_Park.html ** Please note - the competitive track will be closed for regular activity on October 31, 2009 |
| Date: 10/31/2009 |
| Time: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: Park Fee $6.00 - Race Registration fees also apply - see flyer |
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| More Info: http://www.dcbadventures.com/DCB/DD_-_Estrella_Mountain_Regional_Park.html |
| Location: Estrella Mountain Regional Park Competitive Track |
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| Dust Devil Mountain Bike Series - Race 2 at Estrella Park |
| Estrella Mountain Park |
| DCB Extreme Adventures, Maricopa County Regional Parks are proud to bring you the 2009 Dust Devil Mountain Bike Series, the longest running cross country series in the state. We invite you to join us at the Estrella Mountain Park Competitive Track, next to Phoenix, International Raceway. Lots of fun coming your way. For further information go to http://www.dcbadventures.com/DCB/DD_-_Estrella_Mountain_Regional_Park.html
** Please note - the competitive track will be closed for regular activity on October 31, 2009 |
| Date: 10/31/2009 |
| Time: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: Park Fee $6.00 - Race Registration fees also apply - see flyer |
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| More Info: http://www.dcbadventures.com/DCB/DD_-_Estrella_Mountain_Regional_Park.html |
| Location: Estrella Mountain Regional Park Competitive Track |
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| Downtown Neighborhood Clean-Up In Preparation for GreenBuild |
| Green Government |
| PHOENIX, AZ (October 26, 2009) – The GreenBuild 2009 Host Committee has partnered with the City of Phoenix,
Neighborhood Services Department and the City of Phoenix Public Works Department to organize a neighborhood cleanup
in preparation of the Nov 11th – 13th conference that will bring thousands of attendees from around the world.
What: Over 35 volunteers are needed to participate in the clean-up that will beautify the neighborhood
surrounding the Habitat for Humanity Net Zero Energy Home, which will be built during the
conference. The Habitat project has also been selected as a GreenBuild Legacy Project, showcasing
affordable, sustainable building and design.
Where: Volunteers meet at Yunya Mini-Park located at Washington and 28th Drive.
Clean-up will take place in the Murphy Neighborhood, bound by 27th to 31st Avenues, Van Buren to
Madison. The area is surrounding the Habitat for Humanity Net Zero Legacy Home, which will be
highlighted during the 2009 International GreenBuild Conference, November 11-13th at the Phoenix
Convention Center. The home is expected to earn Platinum LEED for Homes certification.
When: Saturday, October 31, 2009
8:00 a.m. - noon
Who: Organizers include the GreenBuild host committee, City of Phoenix Neighborhood Services
Department and the City of Phoenix Public Works Department.
Visuals: Graffiti removal/painting teams, trash pick-up, curb appeal efforts – including tree trimming, grass
clipping, etc.
Both City and Neighborhood residents coming together to beautify neighborhood.
Contact: Volunteers can sign up by going to: www.phoenix.gov.
In the search box, type "volunteer" and go to "volunteer today" or, call Olga Soto at 602.256. 3493.
ABOUTGREENBUILD 2009
GREENBUILD 09, the International Conference & Expo of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), takes place
November 11-13, 2009 at the new Phoenix Convention Center. It is expected to bring 25,000 professionals to Phoenix in the
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| Date: 10/31/2009 |
| Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Registration Required: No |
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| More Info: http://www.phoenix.gov/residents/community/volunteer/index.html |
| Contact: Olga Soto at 602.256.3493 |
| Location: Meet at Yunya Mini-Park located at Washington and 28th Dr. |
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Address:
Murphy Neighborhood
Phoenix, AZ |
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| Nature Walk at Spur Cross |
| Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area |
| October 31 Saturday 8:00 am Nature Walk (moderate) Join interpretive ranger Kevin Smith for a nature walk through the diverse habitats of Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. Learn about the ecology of the Sonoran desert and spend an enjoyable 2 hours of hiking slowly and enjoying nature. We encourage you to bring binoculars if you have them. |
| Date: 10/31/2009 |
| Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Duration: 2 hours |
| Speaker: Park ranger Kevin Smith |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $3 per person |
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| Contact: Kevin Smith, Park ranger at 480-488-6623 or e-mail kevinsmith@mail.maricopa.gov |
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| Yoga – Connect In Nature! – All Levels Class - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| In the cool of the Usery Park’s new Nature Center connect with nature by exploring your breath before a desert hike. Improve your balance for a bike ride through easy-to-learn fundamental yoga postures. This all-levels class, for both beginners and experienced yogis sets the tone for your day of hiking, riding or…yes, even your workday! Please join Inner Vision Yoga and their certified instructors for inspiring yoga every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 am and Saturday at 8 am! Sign up for these fee-based classes at www.innervisionyoga.com or drop into the park. For more information see websites or call 480-632-7899 or 480-984-0032. Location: Nature Center |
| Date: 10/31/2009 |
| Time: 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: Fee-based program |
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| Location: Nature Center |
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Address:
3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85207 |
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| Critter Camouflage - San Tan |
| San Tan Mountain Regional Park |
| Did you know that some snakes try to look like rattlesnakes when they’re scared? Why do some animals’ heads look just like their tails? Come see how many animals disguise themselves year-round to avoid being on someone else’s menu! Meet at the Visitor Center for a short presentation to be followed by a 1.5-mile hike along the Littleleaf and Goldmine Trail. All ages welcome! Simply wear comfortable hiking attire, sturdy shoes and bring water to drink. |
| Date: 10/31/2009 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
| Speaker: Interpretive Ranger - Jenny Work (from McDowell Park) |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6 vehicle park entry fee |
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| More Info: http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/santan/ |
| Contact: (480) 655-5554 ext. 202 |
| Location: San Tan Mountain Regional Park - Visitor Center |
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Queen Creek, AZ 85242 |
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| Offsite Pet Adoptions |
| Animal Care and Control Services |
| MCACC's mobile pet adoptions bus will be at Pet Choice Market in Glendale. |
| Date: 10/31/2009 |
| Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Registration Required: No |
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| Location: Pet Choice Market |
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Address:
20028 N. 67th Avenue
Glendale, AZ |
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| Desert Tortoise Watch |
| Lake Pleasant Regional Park |
| Come see these slow movers of the desert eat their lunch. Learn about Desert Tortoises and why they make their home in the desert. This fun short program is great for kids nature observation skills. |
| Date: 10/31/2009 |
| Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $5.00 per vehicle park entry fee |
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| Contact: Terry Gerber, Interpretive Ranger 602-372-7460 ext. 202 or VC 623-780-9857 |
| Location: Lake Pleasant Regional Park Visitor Center 623-780-9857 |
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Address:
Take Hwy 74 to Castle Hot Springs Rd., turn right into park, follow signs to visitor center
Peoria, AZ |
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| All About Tarantulas - "Brown-Bag It" with Ranger B - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| Just how dangerous are tarantulas? When and where can you see them? How do they survive and thrive in our desert? If you would like to know the answers to these questions, or any questions you may have about tarantulas, then this one-hour presentation is for you! Bring your lunch to the “Brown-Bag It” series inside our new nature center as Ranger B shares some amazing facts about these super spiders. Location: Nature Center. |
| Date: 10/31/2009 |
| Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| Venomous Insect Feeding-Estrella |
| Estrella Mountain Park |
| We will feed our tarantula and scorpion their yummy circkets, but they may not eat them right away. Meet at Park Office and learn to love creepy crawlers! Safety information for parents. |
| Date: 10/31/2009 |
| Time: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM Duration: .5 hour |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per vehicle park entrance fee |
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| More Info: http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/estrella |
| Contact: Park Ranger Patricia Armstrong 623/932-3811 |
| Location: Estrella Mountain Regional Park |
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Address:
14805 W. Vineyard Avenue
Goodyear, AZ 85338 |
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| Candy and Critters-Cave Creek Park |
| Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Start Halloween off right with a visit to some of those creatures that create our fears.
Snakes, scorpions and spiders await you at Cave Creek Park. Join Ranger Jim as we dispel your fears and teach you that these creatures do not need to be feared except for the werewolves…?
Come dressed in your Halloween costume to get a jump start on filling that bag of candy. |
| Date: 10/31/2009 |
| Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Duration: 1.5 hours |
| Speaker: Jim Terrell, Park Ranger |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per vehicle entry fee. |
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| Contact: Jim Terrell Park Ranger (623)465-0431 jamesterrell@mail.maricopa.gov |
| Location: Nature Center |
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Cave Creek, AZ 85331 |
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| Adult-Only Full Moon Hike - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| Adults – do you want to escape the same old “Trick or Treat”? Here’s your chance to experience Halloween under the glowing light of the full moon at your own pace with this self-guided night hike! Park volunteers will be stationed along a designated 2.5 mile trail to ensure that you enjoy a safe hike. Please bring a flashlight, water, and closed-toe shoes. Your adventure begins at the Trail Staging Area. |
| Date: 10/31/2009 |
| Time: 7:00 PM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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