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THE CITY OF PHOENIX TO BEGIN TURNING PLASTICS INTO FUEL THE CITY OF PHOENIX PUBLIC The need to find a way to re-use these of this movement to prevent more ma- “Renewlogy is excited about bringing WORKS DEPARTMENT IS EXCITED materials comes on the heels of China terials being simply thrown away.” our technology to Phoenix and creating TO ANNOUNCE A NEW PART- no longer accepting certain recycled a more circular economy around plastic NERSHIP WITH RENEW PHOENIX materials from the United States. This The plan is for Renew Phoenix, a joint waste locally,” said Priyanka Bakaya, THAT AIMS TO TURN PLASTICS forced city leadership to think creative- venture between Generated Materi- Founder and CEO of Renewlogy. DESTINED FOR THE LANDFILL ly to find new solutions for its recycled als Recovery and Renewlogy, to work “Phoenix will serve as a model for citINTO FUEL. This innovative repur- materials. Thanks to the foresight of the together to build a facility to process ies around the country looking for local posing of what’s known as “Plastics Phoenix City Council, this new project the materials on the city’s Resource In- solutions for plastic waste.” 3-7,” or low-value plas- is now ready to take shape. novation Campus. tics, is the latest venture in the city’s “Reimagine Phoenix” initiative to increase its diversion rate to 40 percent by the end of 2020, and ultimately reach zero waste by 2050. “I believe in taking bold chances to make big change. The idea of making fuel with the plastics we are throwing away is certainly an ‘out of the box’ idea that I am thrilled to say will also bring jobs and revenue “The future is all about recycling, sustainability and doing our part to ensure future generations have a healthy ” “ Once at full production, the project is expected to divert ten tons per day of mixed plastic waste, which equates to 60 barrels of liquid fuel. “I am excited for what this partnership brings to Phoenix,” said Councilman Michael Nowakowski, whose district is home to the city’s Resource Innovation Campus. “This new, innovative venture will encourage other businesses to bring-next generation technology to Phoenix to help us reach our diversion goal of 40 percent by 2020.” Renew Phoenix was selected through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Their plan is to use a proprietary chemical recycling process to reverse the plastic back into its basic Once at full production, the project is expected to divert ten tons per day of mixed plastic waste, which equates to 60 barrels of liquid fuel. This partnership will not only help Phoenix, but the Valley altogether. Renew Phoenix will be able to scale their production to allow regional remanufacturing of Plastics 3-7 to be processed as well. “We are proud to continue bucking the trend and pushing forward with innovation, economic development and repurposing our waste,” said Ginger Spencer, city of Phoenix Public Works Director. “We are committed to buildto our city,” said Phoenix Mayor Kate planet,” said Councilwoman Thelda molecular structure, which will allow ing a circular economy and achieving Gallego. “During a time when cities Williams, who serves as the chair of the them to convert the plastic waste into our Reimagine Phoenix goals. This new are giving up on recycling, Phoenix Water, Wastewater, Infrastructure and fuel. Renew Phoenix will also bring as venture to turn plastics into fuel is eyeis again leading the way in setting Sustainability (WWIS) Subcommittee. many as 15 full-time jobs to the valley, opening and we hope it will serve as a the gold standard for innovation and “I am certain that once others see what after investing more than five million model for other cities to reimagine their creativity.” we are doing, they will want to be part dollars in capital to the project. own recycling programs.”

LOCAL RESTAURANT HOSTS PAJAMA DRIVE FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE

U.S. EGG IS TEAMING UP WITH ARIZONA HELPING HANDS (AHH) TO HOST A NEW TOY AND PAJAMA DRIVE FOR BOYS AND GIRLS IN FOSTER CARE. AHH is the largest organization in Arizona that provides beds, cribs, clothing, toiletries, “Partnering with AHH and hosting this pajama drives

birthday gifts, holiday toys, backpacks with school supplies, licensing safety items, and more to more than 14,000 children in foster care.

“It may come as a surprise to many, but many children in foster care have never had their birthday celebrated and often do not have any personal belongings when they go into a foster home,” said Sherie Siegel, Vice President of Arizona Helping Hands. “Providing a new pair of pajamas or piece of clothing that is theirs makes a huge impact. Every child should feel special for their birthday. Providing new birthday gifts shows them that people truly care and take community’s support with this drive.”

For the entire month of May, all six Valley U.S. Egg locations will be collecting new toys and pajamas that will be donated to Arizona Helping Hands. The greatest need are new toys for boys and girls ages 6-12 to support the Birthday Dreams program, where every child in foster care receives new gifts and a new book.

“As a family-oriented business, we prioritize giving back and supporting our community, especially those in need,” said George Gebran owner of U.S. Egg. the time to think about them. We are thankful for the

is one of the most important things we do all year.”

Another family operated company, Hickman’s Family Farms is also supporting the drive this year as one of the primary sponsors.

The restaurant will host foster families throughout the month of May so they can enjoy a complimentary breakfast or lunch on U.S. Egg.

NEARBY U.S. EGG LOCATIONS: 7119 E. Shea Blvd. in Scottsdale 3238 N. Scottsdale Rd. in Scottsdale 402 E. Greenway Parkway in Phoenix 2957 W. Bell Rd. in Phoenix

AAWL AND SCOTTSDALE QUARTER’S 5TH ANNUAL KITTEN ADOPTION POP-UP By Hanna Plotnik director of marketing and communications for Ari- mal lover myself and Scottsdale Quarter is a very zona Animal Welfare League (AAWL). animal-friendly shopping center.” SPRING HAS SPRUNG AND THAT MEANS LONGER AND LIGHTER DAYS. It also means For the last five years, Scottsdale Quarter helps The kitten pop-up adoption shop will continue on kitten season is underway! AAWL manage the spike in homeless kittens by various weekends through September 22. For kitten offering a vacant storefront to serve as a pop-up pop-up shop dates and times, visit scottsdalequarter. The world is full of tiny, big-eyed, fluffy newborn adoption shop. The first pop-up adoption shop of com or aawl.org. You can also call Scottsdale Quarkittens, which sounds like a dream come true, and 2019 is Saturday, May 25, from 10 a.m. until 3 ter at (480) 270-8123 or AAWL at (602) 273-6852. in some ways is as delightful as it sounds…but it is p.m. also when shelters become full of kittens and cats WHAT TO DO IF YOU FIND FERAL KITTENS: that are looking for their fur-ever home. This paw-some pop-up will have about 20 to 25 • Is the mama cat around? If not, check back on the kittens available at each event. This year, the adop- kittens in a few hours to see if she’s back. Mother Generally, kitten season starts in early spring and tion pop-up shop will be around the corner from cats might reject a newborn if we handle them can run through late fall, but with Phoenix’s warm- Urban Outfitters. before they’re old enough to separate from her. er climate, kitten season is almost all year long. • If you don’t see a mama cat for several hours and “We are beyond grateful to partner-up with AAWL are worried about the kittens’ well-being, contact The increase in the number of kittens born at once year after year and help our furry friends find their AAWL or a local shelter to see if they can take can be a struggle for animal rescues and shelters. forever home. This will be the fifth annual kitten the feral kittens and find them a foster home while pop-up adoption shops and over the course of the they become old enough to be adopted. “Due to Arizona’s 10-month kitten season, we years, about 400 kittens have been adopted into • If possible, bring in the parent cats to get spayed see nearly 1,300 kittens come through our foster a new family,” said Alison Goodman, Marketing or neutered, so there are not more feral kittens born department every year,” said Michael Morefield, Director at the Scottsdale Quarter. “I am an ani- without a home.

SCOTTSDALE COURT PILOT PROGRAM OFFERS SAFETY, OPTIONS TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS By Holly Walter, using FaceTime from the safety of fore a judge within hours, using Face- The court currently averages approxiPublic Information Officer, the shelter. Time from the shelter, makes it possible mately 900 protective order filings per 480-312-2655 to get an order of protection quickly. year. “It’s a unique model provided within UNDERSTANDING THE COMPLI- our four walls,” says Chrysalis Presi- Leaving an abuser is the most danger- “Our judges and court staff are comCATED CYCLE OF DOMESTIC dent and CEO Patricia Klahr, who ous time for a victim of domestic vio- mitted to programs that provide better VIOLENCE AND THE CHALLENGES noted that safety concerns are common. lence, and it’s common for an abuser to access to the court,” says Scottsdale FACING VICTIMS TRYING TO FLEE become even more angry, violent and Associate City Judge Statia Hendrix. ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS, THE “An advocate is right there. It gives an hostile after they become aware that “With the assistance of our commuSCOTTSDALE CITY COURT AND opportunity to go through the process their victim has filed for legal protec- nity partner, this pilot creates a safe CHRYSALIS HAVE TEAMED TO- without the additional trauma a court tion. In addition to fear and other emo- and supportive alternative for victims GETHER TO MAKE GETTING AN appearance sometimes brings,” she tional trauma, sometimes a victim’s who petition the court for a protective ORDER OF PROTECTION MORE adds. “And more importantly, it gives physical injuries or lack of transporta- order.” ACCESSIBLE. choices to victims because they under- tion make it difficult to appear in court stand their situation better than anyone – all factors leading Scottsdale City Klahr agrees, noting that when one The pilot program will allow vic- else.” Court staff to think outside the box and in four women and one in seven men tims housed at Chrysalis’ emergency consider a new use of technology to experience domestic violence in their shelter to obtain protective orders It’s also fast. The ability to appear be- assist this vulnerable population. lifetimes, “the stakes are high.”

THE PROMENADE PRESENTS DATE NIGHT DRIVE-IN MOVIES ENJOY ROMANTIC MOVIE NIGHTS AND BLOCK PARTIES UNDER THE STARS, FRIDAY NIGHTS IN MAY THE PROMENADE, ONE OF music from 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. prior restaurants at the property prior to the sure to incite romance as guests settle NORTH SCOTTSDALE’S PREMIER to the movie screening at 8:00 p.m. screening of the movie. The curated in on their cozy blankets and chairs to OPEN-AIR SHOPPING CENTERS While the movies are free, a donation movie set includes Oscar winning films enjoy a romantic atmosphere and great LOCATED AT 16243 NORTH of canned food items is requested to like Bohemian Rhapsody and A Star is company. SCOTTSDALE ROAD, WILL HOST A benefit the Harvest Compassion Center. Born along with classic favorites like SERIES OF DATE NIGHT DRIVE-IN Pretty Women and Sleepless in Seattle,” MOVIE CALENDAR: MOVIE NIGHTS AND BLOCK PAR- “This year’s movie nights at The Prom- said Rishika Mahtani, Marketing Man- Friday, May 3: Bohemian Rhapsody TIES EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT IN MAY. enade are curated for adults to enjoy a ager, ShopCore Properties. Friday, May 10: A Star is Born fabulous night out under the summer Friday, May 17: Pretty Woman Everyone is invited to join the Block sky. Guests are invited to enjoy the The movies include Oscar winning new Friday, May 24: Sleepless in Seattle Party with food tastings, raffles and Block Party or dine at one of the fine releases and classic favorites, which are Friday, May 31: When Harry Met Sally

SPRING ARIZONA RESTAURANT WEEK RETURNS MAY 17-26:

THE 10 MOST DELICIOUS DAYS THIS SEASON

By Molly Cerreta Smith Considered the “most edible time of year,” this fabulous meal at a fraction of what they might season marks the 12th anniversary of Arizona normally pay. FOR DINING ENTHUSIASTS, SPRING IN Restaurant Week (ARW), an event which was ARIZONA IS A DELICIOUS TIME. The season established to allow restaurants around the state to Each participating establishment offers a threeis sprinkled with some of the best culinary showcase their culinary chops (many restaurants course prix-fixe menu for just $33 or $44 per perevents throughout the state — including Arizona features dishes during this time that are not on son or per couple, depending on the restaurant and Restaurant Week, which gives Valley foodies their usual menus) and give diners an opportunity its offerings. Restaurants also have the option to a taste of the local dining scene at its finest. to experience an extraordinary culinary journey include a non-alcoholic beverage within that price Presented by the Arizona Restaurant Association, that they’ve not yet had the chance to explore. Ac- and some feature wine pairings for an additional this spring’s Arizona Restaurant Week spans 10 cording to Steve Chucri, President and CEO of the cost. While restaurant’s regular menus are availdays, from Friday, May 17 through Sunday, May Arizona Restaurant Association, another goal of able during Arizona Restaurant Week, many of the 26, and offers diners a chance to sample prix-fixe ARW is to solidify Arizona’s position as one of the ARW dishes are only available during this time menus from local hidden gems to some of the country’s top culinary destinations by increasing — so it’s best to take advantage of these culinary finest dining establishments in the state. awareness of the nearly 9,000 dining opportunities creations while they last! TITANIC: THE ARTIFACT EXHIBITION TAKES YOU ON A JOURNEY BACK IN TIME TO EXPERIENCE THE LEGEND OF TITANIC LIKE NEVER BEFORE. The galleries in this fascinating Exhibition feature over 137 real artifacts, included 120 never seen before in Arizona, recovered from the ocean floor along with room re-creations and personal stories; each highlighting a different chapter in the compelling story of Titanic’s maiden voyage. Viewed by more than 25 million people worldwide, this traveling exhibition is one of the highest attended in history. available throughout the state and also stimulate business for restaurants around Arizona. In fact, Currently, there are more than 110 restaurant locaparticipating establishments report an average 20 tions participating in this year’s Spring ARW, and percent increase in sales during Arizona Restaurant that list is continually growing. Among this number, Week. there is a great selection of restaurants which have “Each year we are delighted by the growth of the are first-timers, too. Inclusive for all diners, there are event not only in restaurant participation in Phoe- vegetarian, gluten-free and other offerings specific nix and around the entire state, but also in the to dietary needs available on ARW menus (and are attendance during these 10 days of dining,” Chucri noted online at www.arizonarestaurantweek.com). says. “We are proud to be among the organizations “Even after more than 100 years, the curiosity is still there,” said Ran Knishinsky, Partner and Chief Marketing at OdySea. “Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition puts visitors in the shoes of passengers, showcasing authentic objects that offer a poignant, emotional connection to those traveling on the iconic ship.” Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition will be replacing the Bodies Revealed exhibit, and opening May 8. Visitors will experience a chronological voyage through the Titanic. These artifacts, recovered from two and a half miles below the surface of the North Atlantic, tell the story from behind the Titanic’s short journey from construction, to destruction, and eventual recovery. been involved since the event’s beginning and many that are dedicated to elevating our state’s culinary To make for a complete (and safe) date night out, scene into the spotlight — and that the state’s culi- Arizona Restaurant Week has even partnered with nary status is being so well received by our locals Lyft offering diners either a $20 credit (for first-time and visitors, too.” users) or 20 percent off (for existing Lyft customMuch has changed since the event’s inception in of where guests decide to dine, Arizona Restaurant 2008, including the addition of both a spring and Week establishments offer menus that represent a a fall Arizona Restaurant Week. The event began wide array of cultural cuisine presented in a unique with Fall Arizona Restaurant Week, but due to way that highlights the unparalleled talent of Aripopular demand Spring Arizona Restaurant Week zona’s local chefs. For a complete list of participat-

HEARTH 61 was introduced in 2011. However, one thing hasn’t changed – the format that offers an incredibly ing Spring Arizona Restaurant Week establishments and to get a sneak peak of their ARW menus, visit budget-friendly way for dinners to experience a www.arizonarestaurantweek.com.

TITANIC: THE ARTIFACT EXHIBITION IS COMING TO SCOTTSDALE

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