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West Valley Foundation's Annual 
César E. Chávez Breakfast Celebrating Diversity

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Paul J. Luna, president and CEO of Helios Education Foundation, presented the keynote address at the breakfast held in honor of César Chávez.

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Entertainment for the breakfast was provided by Ballet Folklorico Fiesta Mexicana.  

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Entertainment for the breakfast was provided by Ballet Folklorico Fiesta Mexicana.  

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Diversity Awards

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Martin Samaniego, President, Glendale Chamber Foundation.  Standing in the background is Art Othon, Retired APS Executive and Chairman of t he Board, WESTMARC (left) and Tony Moya Community Relations Program Manager, SRP and Master of Ceremonies, (right).  

 

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2011 Promoting Diversity Awardee Rick Alvarez, Ed.D, addresses the 530 attendees at the eighth annual César Chávez Breakfast where his award was presented.  The breakfast is sponsored by the Glendale Chamber Foundation and the city of Glendale. Standing in the background is Art Othon, Retired APS Executive and Chairman of t he Board, WESTMARC (left) and Tony Moya Community Relations Program Manager, SRP and Master of Ceremonies, (right).

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Photo at  right - Guadalupe M. Medina, 2011 Promoting Diversity Award winner; Martin Samaniego, president, Glendale Chamber Foundation -behind them - Art Othon, Retired APS Executive and Chairman of t he Board, WESTMARC (left) and Tony Moya Community Relations Program Manager, SRP and Master of Ceremonies, (right).

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2012 César Chávez Breakfast Celebrating 

Program

The mission of the West Valley Foundation, a 501 (c) 3 organization, is to provide business and educational opportunities to support and celebrate diversity in the community. Join us in celebrating the life, legacy and leadership of César E. Chávez. 

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Other great links on César Chávez from  the Los Angles Library

Resources about César E. Chávez and the United Farm Workers

• Biography

• Chronology

• Prayer of the Farm Workers' Struggle

• United Farm Workers Flag

• Further Reading

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GLENDALE JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL
 ANNOUNCES COMPLETE ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP

 

Headliners

	Carmen Lundy On the jazz stage rounding out the entertainment Saturday evening, from 8:30-10 p.m., is Carmen Lundy. Most recently recording her eighth album, according to The New York Daily News, “Lundy is one of those rare performers who does it all: She sings, plays multiple instruments, and…except for one song — “A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square” — Lundy penned all of the tunes on her latest project, now No. 5 on the JazzWeek radio charts. She composed several numbers on guitar, a new instrument among the many she plays.”
	Kenny Garrett Quartet The jazz headliner for Sunday night, 4:30-6 p.m., will be the Kenny Garrett Quartet. Garrett, a Grammy-Award winning American post bop jazz saxophonist and flautist, gained fame as a member of the Duke Ellington Orchestra, and Miles Davis' band as a young man. His prolific career has produced nearly 20 albums.
	Bernard Allison Group The blues performer rocking the stage on Saturday night will be the Bernard Allison Group, from 8:30-10 p.m. Legacy Bernard Allison totes the same smokin’ six string shooter that his late father Luther Allison assaulted the blues with; and he is blessed with his father’s soulful voice, spiritual devotion and a musical freedom, which experiments with the blues. Billboard  Magazine says  “Bernard Allison’s debut album for Tone Cool, 2000′s Across the Water, was a U.S. breakout release for the talented guitarist. With Storms of Life, Allison shows that the powerhouse blues/rock sound that characterized its predecessor is an integral part of his repertoire…Allison is in top form; expect career-defining albums from him for the rest of the decade.”
	Marcia Ball On Sunday evening, Marcia Ball takes the stage from 4:30-6 p.m. showing off her roadhouse-rhythm-and-blues-party style. Ball's groove-laden New Orleans boogie and rollicking Gulf Coast blues have made her a one-of-a-kind favorite with music fans all over the world. The Boston Herald says, "Ball plays masterful, red hot tracks from the Texas-Louisiana border. Her voice can break your heart with a ballad or break your back with a rocker."

  The 29^th annual Glendale Jazz & Blues Festival has announced its exciting national acts, and is now releasing the full lineup of entertainment for the popular event on April 14-15.

 

The complete lineup of entertainers for the two-day event is as follows:

 (Scheduled artists, dates and times are subject to change.)

Presenting Interactive Art at the 2012 Glendale Jazz and Blues Festival

The Glendale Public Art Program is proud to present, “Something to Write Home About,” as an interactive art element during the 2012 Glendale Jazz and Blues Festival. Under the guidance of Artist educators Gregory Sale and Angela Ellsworth, 28 ASU students enrolled in Intermedia courses at the School of Art, Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, will present a series of interactive performances and installations that will unfold over the 2 day festival. This series of diverse and engaging activities will respond to the culture of jazz and blues, while also considering the concept of home and community. For more information about the Glendale Jazz and Blues Festival, 

While the music takes center stage during Glendale’s longest-running music festival, there is much more to see and do, as the event will also feature craft artisans and delicious food and beverages.

In addition, two artists will work on-site, giving event attendees an interactive, one-of-a-kind experience to add to the musical performances. The Glendale Public Art Program is proud to present, “Something to Write Home About,” as an interactive art element during the festival. Under the guidance of artist educators Gregory Sale and Angela Ellsworth, 28 ASU students enrolled in intermedia courses at the School of Art, Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, will present a series of interactive performances and installations that will unfold over the two-day festival. This series of diverse and engaging activities will respond to the culture of jazz and blues, while also considering the concept of home and community.

The event will run noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 14 and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 15. Admission is free. Historic Downtown Glendale is located at 58th and Glendale avenues. Preferred parking is available in the two downtown garages, located at City Hall, at 59^th and Glendale avenues and the Bank of America building at 58^th Drive and Glenn Drive.

The city of Glendale’s 29th Annual Jazz & Blues Festival is produced by Glendale’s Office of Special Events, and sponsored by The Arizona Republic, ABC 15, KMLE, KOOL, JAMZ, the Glendale Arts Commission, the Phoenix Coyotes, Snapple, Sedona Pines, Pacific Monarch, Residence Inn and Springhill Suites.

For more information, call the city of Glendale special event hotline at 623-930-2299 or visit www.glendaleaz.com/events. 

Celebrate Glendale's Jazz & Blues Festival with Gibson Guitar Giveaway on Facebook!

We're giving away a Gibson guitar, valued at $1,800, to celebrate the 29th annual Glendale Jazz & Blues Festival April 14-15. To enter, simply ‘like’ the Arizona’s Best Festivals® page on Facebook and click on the ‘contests’ link. Winners will be chosen at random and notified on or about April 18, 2012. One entry per person. For a complete list of contest rules, visit www.facebook.com/arizonasbestfestivals. 

Need more information?

For more information, call the city of Glendale special event hotline at 623-930-2299 .

Directions to Downtown Glendale - Click here to use our new interactive and easy-to-use map to historic downtown Glendale!

Working" onstage at GCC April 13 -21

Nominated for seven Tony Awards, "Working" is based on the book by Studs Terkel and adapted by Stephen Schwartz and Nina Faso. Songs are by Craig Carnelia, Micki Grant, Mary Rodgers, Susan Birkenhead, Stephen Schwartz and James Taylor. A homemaker, a college student, a waitress, a teacher, a retiree and others reflect on the age-old question, "So what do you do?"

While many institutions have cut back on performing arts programs, GCC continues to offer artistic training and resulting performances to the community. The GCC performing arts program offers associates degrees in dance, theatre arts, audio production and music business.

"GCC supports the performing arts programs," says Director David Seitz, performing arts faculty. "We have lots of opportunity here."

He adds that as community support and appreciation has grown, so has GCC's vision. The Performing Arts Department is looking to the future to implement an electronic box office system to allow patrons the convenience of online, early ticket purchasing. Currently tickets can be purchased only at the GCC Performing Arts Center box office one hour prior to each performance

Glendale Police Officer Involved Shooting

47^th and Bethany Home Rd

GLENDALE, Ariz. – Sunday Morning, April 1, 2012 at about 2am, Glendale Police Officers responded to a domestic violence call for service at a home near 47^th Avenue and Bethany Home Rd, involving a female that had been assaulted by her boyfriend.  When Officers arrived on scene, they found that the suspect had already left, but may be in the area of the Circle K at the intersection of 47^th and Bethany. 

            Additional officers coming to the call located the 26 yr old suspect near an unoccupied house just east of the convenience store.  When officers tried to contact him, he ran from them.  During a foot chase, the suspect turned a pointed a handgun at officers pursuing on foot.  As a result of that deadly threat, four (4) officers involved, fired their duty weapons striking the suspect several times.  The suspect was transported to a valley hospital where he is listed in critical condition.  None of the involved officers were injured.  The adult female victim of the original assault was not seriously injured, although she was physically assaulted by the suspect. 

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STAR Party. 

Join the Saguaro Astronomy Club from 6-9 p.m., Saturday, April 28 for an evening of star gazing. Large and small telescopes
will be available for viewing the moon, planets and stars. STAR Party will be held at Thunderbird Conservation Park at the 67th Avenue and
Patrick Lane Entrance. Club members will be available to answer your questions. For more information, call 623-930-2652.
A Day at Manistee Ranch. The Glendale Civic Pride Ambassador Foundation, with the volunteer assistance of the Glendale Civic Pride
Ambassadors, will host “A Day at Manistee Ranch,” an old-fashioned day of family fun on April 28, as a fundraiser for the Glendale
Arizona Historical Society. This event has something to appeal to guests of all ages! Country singers, an antique car show, vintage
tractors, children’s games, and a petting zoo will add to the fun on the grounds of Manistee Ranch. In addition, self-guided tours of the
Ranch House and raffle drawings will be held. There will also be appearances by staff from the Wildlife Zoo and Fallen Feathers Bird
Rescue.

The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Manistee Ranch located at 5127 W. Northern Ave. Admission is $5 per individual or $10
per family. Parking is free, with entrance off of 51st Avenue.

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New Tree Trail Dedication April 28.

Just in time for Arbor Day, Glendale’s Conservation & Sustainable Living program will debut its new
addition to the Glendale Xeriscape Garden, the Tree Trail on April 28 at 9 a.m. This project, funded by a grant from the U.S. Bureau of
Reclamation, features a renovated 10,000-square foot area of the garden, with a focus on small- and medium-sized trees better suited
for most residential applications, where sites are typically more compact. Residents are encouraged to come and visit this new amenity
outside the Main Library, 5959 W. Brown St. Free trees for the first 100 Glendale residents to RSVP at 623-930-3760.

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The Glendale Summer Band. 

Glendale’s favorite summer tradition is back for its 46th season beginning June 7 in downtown Glendale.
Produced by Glendale’s Office of Special Events, the eight-week concert series takes place each Thursday at 8 p.m. June 7 through
July 26, in the Murphy Park Amphitheater, located at 59th Avenue and Glenn Drive. Music lovers of all ages will be entertained by this
community band of approximately 100 musicians with its renditions of marches, ballads and show tunes.
The Glendale Summer Band, conducted by John Faris, is the longest-running community band in Arizona. The ages of the volunteer
band members span several generations. The band was formed in 1966, originally playing at O’Neil Park, and moving to Murphy Park
when the amphitheater was built.

These free concerts are the perfect night out for the entire family! Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Food, snacks and
refreshments will be available for purchase at the concerts.
The series will feature a special Patriotic performance on June 28 in celebration of Independence Day. The Glendale Summer Band
concert series is sponsored by Glendale Civic Pride. For more information, call the Glendale’s Special Events hotline at 623-930-2299, or
visit www.glendaleaz.com/events

Robert Ortega is Glendale Public Library’s

Employee of the Quarter

Glendale, Ariz. – Robert Ortega, Circulation Page at the Glendale Main Library, was recently selected as the library’s Employee of the Quarter. Lorna Rivas, Public Service Assistance, nominated her co-worker because of his teamwork and performance.

            In her nomination letter Rivas stated that Ortega is conscientious and kindhearted toward fellow employees, getting things done in a timely, organized and proficient manner.

            “Robert demonstrates a quiet, easy resolve of teamwork and performance,” says Rivas. “He never complains about anything, is punctual, and is an excellent team member that we all appreciate. Robert may be a quiet man, but he’s certainly not an invisible man.”

            Ortega’s supervisor, Page Supervisor Patsy Kavanaugh, adds that Ortega is a truly exceptional young man who has been an integral member of the library staff since June, 2005.

            “During this time he has displayed great initiative and an extremely positive attitude,” says Kavanaugh. “Robert takes pride in balancing his job with his education and has developed valued relationships with his family, friends and co-workers. I am so fortunate and proud to call Robert one of my Pages.”