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Happy Friday everyone! Merichelle Norwood here to fill your inbox today with the top stories in the Valley of the Sun.

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Here are the top stories in Phoenix today:

1) Looking for fun events this weekend? Here's a round-up of the best things to do in Phoenix this weekend.

Happenings include a vegan social and ABBA dance party.

(Subscription/The Arizona Republic)

2) Sauvage Bottle Shop is named one of the best wine shops in the nation, according to Wine Enthusiast.

The shop is located in The Churchill. Sauvage sources 200 + rotating wines and offers a monthly bottle subscription service called "The Wine Well."

(Arizona Foothills Magazine)

3) Phoenix's 'Cool Pavement' program is expected to cool down 11 more neighborhood heat islands this year. The program applies a special coating to asphalt that reflects the sun's rays and makes the asphalt absorb less heat.

"When you have that urban heat island impact, the real impact of that is that the hard surfaces, your pavement surfaces, retain that heat and don't release it," said Kini Knudson, director of street transportation.

(FOX 10 News Phoenix)

4) Fresh Start Women's Foundation, a Phoenix nonprofit, receives over $500,000 to train women for nontraditional careers.

The foundation supports women who are in construction, technology, finance and manufacturing, and other underrepresented fields.

(KTAR.com)

5) KaiPod Learning offers new, self-paced learning for students, and offers an alternative to traditional schooling in Glendale, Gilbert, and Scottsdale.

"We pride ourselves in offering a personalized approach in an imaginative, professional environment that offers learners the opportunity to thrive given their individual needs academically, socially and personally," said KaiPod Learning CEO Amar Kumar.

(citysuntimes)

Mark your calendar:

  • Mexican Rock Band Caifanes, Sept. 9. (Details)
  • Flo Rida, Sept. 9. (Details)
  • The Head and The Heart, Sept. 11. (Details)


From my notebook:

Photo by Arizona Humane Society


  • "Ciabatta is the toast of the town! He may be little, but this handsome Chihuahua has proven he has a big heart. He was rescued from a home with too many pets by one of AHS' Emergency Animal Medical Technicians™." (Arizona Humane Society via Facebook)
  • "NEW tonight: The #Phoenix City Council just approved a comprehensive Vision Zero Road Safety Action Plan and $10 million in annual funding for its implementation. Details on how the plan will work are in the #PHXNewsroom" (City of Phoenix, AZ USA via Facebook)
  • "StartUpPHX honors Hispanic Heritage Month with two special displays. One highlights Phoenix Hispanic history and the other focuses on early Hispanic entrepreneurs and businesses in Phoenix. Stop by." (Phoenix Public Library via Facebook)
  • "Start your #composting journey today! Pre-order your composting container with the #CityOfPhoenix! Visit phoenix.gov/publicworks/composting if you are interested in purchasing a #compost bin for $5." (City of Phoenix Public Works Department via Facebook)
  • "Join us for a LGBTQ Virtual Film Discussion noon-1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, via Webex. This month watch 'Changing Our Minds: The Story of Dr. Evelyn Hooker' on Kanopy free with your Phoenix Public Library card." (Phoenix Public Library via Facebook)
Photo by Phoenix Public Library


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— Merichelle Norwood


About me: Merichelle has chronicled her many Arizona adventures since 2016. She is the Founder of the local blog She Moves PHX. You're most likely to find her munching on tacos on a Tuesday, sipping brews at a local cafe, or eating unicorn cakes.
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