West Valley Magazine, September 2010, Mover, Todd Aakhus
Posted on 31. Aug, 2010 by trish in West Valley 24
Through his work, Todd Aakhus has strived to ensure that learning opportunities are available to all and to make true the statement that people are never too old to pursue higher education. As director of Community Partnership Programs for Rio Salado College, a position he’s held since 2005, Aakhus is responsible for both the Rio [...]
West Valley Magazine, Sept 2010, Shaker, Dr. Ernie Lara
Posted on 31. Aug, 2010 by trish in West Valley 24
Dr. Ernie Lara, president of Estrella Mountain Community College (Estrella), has been an integral part of the school since it opened in 1992. Having previously worked at other Maricopa County community colleges as well as Arizona State University, Dr. Lara was originally hired to lead the student services area of Estrella before being appointed president [...]
West Valley Magazine, WVBL & YMCA Swim-A-Thon!
Posted on 30. Aug, 2010 by Stephanie in Biggest Losers
The West Valley’s Biggest Loser and YMCA are inviting the entire west valley out to the Goodyear YMCA on Sunday September 19th to our 2-hour swim-a-thon from 10a-12p. We are raising $ for Obese children and families to gain education and workout facilities in an 8-week program!! Please submit your contact information to wvblassistant@yahoo.com to [...]
My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra
Posted on 27. Aug, 2010 by trish in On the Town
Arizona Broadway Theatre opens its sixth season with a tribute to “Ol’ Blue Eyes,” Frank Sinatra. My Way traces Sinatra’s early beginnings in New York during the 1940’s swing era to the bright lights of Vegas with the Rat Pack in the 1960s to his final performance as “Chairman of the Board.” This sophisticated revue, [...]
CTCA Cancer Care Model
Posted on 27. Aug, 2010 by trish in family focus
An interesting fact…What’s longer? The average American lunch break or the average time that cancer patients spend with their oncologist?
The United States Department of Labor mandates that a lunch break be 30 minutes or more, yet according to the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics, the average time that cancer patients spend with their oncologist [...]
IMS DONATES to SOUTH WEST VALLEY YMCA
Posted on 25. Aug, 2010 by trish in IMS Arizona Marathon
The IMS Marathon is a premier event in the west valley with well-know sponsors such as Integrated Medical Services, Wal-Mart, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Core Construction, Scholtzsky’s, Westgate and many more. The best thing about the IMS Marathon is that it gives back to the local community. The Southwest Valley YMCA Strong Kids Campaign [...]
West Valley’s Biggest Loser Round 4!
Posted on 24. Aug, 2010 by Stephanie in Biggest Losers
November 1st marks the start date for the 4th season of the West Valley’s Biggest Loser! We have a TON of fun planned for the next 6 months! Early Bird registration is now open and a 10% discount is given for any package signed before September 11th. www.WestValleyMagazine.com to register for an audition!
West Valley’s own The Wiley One
Posted on 19. Aug, 2010 by trish in On the Town
If you haven’t heard the tunes of the West Valley’s own The Wiley One, you need to check this out. Click here to learn more about The Wiley One.See them live with Arizona local favorites Authority Zero Oct 1st at The Marquee Theater. Both The Wiley One and Authority Zero started their music here in [...]
Cancer Treatment Centers of America® celebrates Leadership West Team
Posted on 18. Aug, 2010 by trish in West Valley 24
Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA) at Western Regional Medical Center (Western) celebrated with a presentation of a $1,000 check to help assist the campaign and awards ceremony on August 18th. This ceremony recognized the Dynamic, Intelligent, Passionate and Successful (DIPS) Team, members including: Molly Stockley, Dawn DeMers, David Fyke, Melissa Holdaway and Frank Saverino, who [...]
GIVE US YOUR GHOST STORIES!
Posted on 18. Aug, 2010 by trish in Features
West Valley Magazine is featuring paranormal activity in the October issue, so we’re on the hunt for your best stories. Please post to this blog or email me at editor@westvalleymagazine.com.
