This weekend brings another cool event to Tempe Beach Park, the Arizona Aloha Festival. Tens of thousands of people will head to the festival for good food, music, shopping and fun. This family-friendly event will give you a great taste of the islands, don’t miss it.
The photo below is one I shot at a previous Aloha Festival.
The AZ Aloha Festival provides awareness and education about Hawaiian and other South Pacific Islander culture and heritage. But, there is so much more! This FREE festival is fun for people of all ages and demographics. Great food, amazing culture, amazing arts and crafts and so much more. Each year, my family and I look forward to attending the Arizona Aloha Festival. My kids love the Hawaiian shaved ice, the dancers and all of the unique crafts, etc. I always enjoy the food, the atmosphere and the entire experience. It is one of our favorite family-friendly events at Tempe Beach Park.
Just like any of the events at Tempe Town Lake, getting to the Arizona Aloha Festival is easy. Just hop on the METRO light rail and head to the Mill Avenue Station. While some kids ride for free, there are reduced fares available for ages 6-18. ( 5 and under are always free ) The reduced fares are $1.75 for an all day pass. For most of us, and all day light rail pass is $3.50 and can be purchased at any station. You can use any of the FREE park and ride lots along the line and then head to the Mill Avenue Station to get to the Aloha Festival. The map below shows the area of the Tempe light rail station closest to the Arizona Aloha Festival at Tempe Town Lake.
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Feeling lucky? Enter to win one of two Hawaiian vacations! Raffle tickets are just $5.00 and you can get complete details on the AZ Aloha Festival web site. There will be a drawing for the lucky winner(s) on Sunday the 11th at 4:00pm.
What: Arizona Aloha Festival
Where: Tempe Beach Park
When: March 10th and 11th from 10am – 5:00pm
Why: For fun and to celebrate Hawaiian and other South Pacific Islander culture.
The 2012 Arizona Aloha Festival is a “don’t miss” event. Maybe we will see you there!
If you live in Tempe, I hope you are aware of the election coming up on Tuesday, March 13th. As residents, REALTORS and business owners in our community, it is important that we elect people that not only love the community but have the leadership skills and business experience to ensure Tempe remains a great city and that we continue to improve upon the quality of life we love and expect.
In the race for Mayor I hope you will join me in voting for Michael Monti on the 13th. I have followed this campaign very closely and have attended several meetings with all three of the candidates. I have no doubt that Mr. Monti is the clear choice when comparing the qualifications of who is best for our neighborhoods, schools, business owners and all aspects of our city. Below is an article written by our current mayor and a city council member that are VERY familiar with the qualifications for the job of mayor. I think it’s very important to have the support of the business community and of people that understand how Tempe works.
Monti Is The Right Choice For Tempe
By Mayor Hugh Hallman and Councilwoman Onnie Shekerjian
Arizona Restaurant Hall of Fame inductee and Monti’s La Casa Vieja owner Michael Monti is unquestionably the right person to be Tempe’s next Mayor.
We convey this not to denigrate someone who has served on the Tempe City Council with us for years. We appreciate Mark Mitchell’s service. We do so because having watched Mark and Michael Monti in action we believe Monti to be the better choice.
Why?
First, leadership. Michael Monti owns and leads a Tempe landmark. He employs 100 people. He must balance a budget every day. Such business acumen would be a powerful addition to the Tempe City Council.
Second, ideas. Have you followed his campaign? We like to think we have run thoughtful campaigns for office here in Tempe. Well, Michael Monti may have eclipsed us. From innovative ideas like harnessing our community’s great volunteerism to aid neighborhoods and seniors, to banning texting while driving to organizing a public beach at Town Lake through private not public contributions, Michael Monti has put forth a bold agenda to, as he says,”take Tempe from good to great.”
Third, achievement. Monti owns the anchor of Mill Avenue. When you think about it, being a restaurant owner is pretty good training to be a mayor. You have to listen to customers and get it right or you’ll go out of business. Well, Michael and his family have been getting it right for 55 years. He helped found Local First Arizona, an important business group dedicated to supporting home grown entrepreneurs. He’s been endorsed by the Tempe Chamber of Commerce. And his induction as the youngest member ever voted into the Arizona Restaurant Hall of Fame speaks volumes, as does his noble commitment to historic preservation.
When a candidate is this compelling, it causes one to respectfully decline support for those we have served with in favor of those we believe can serve Tempe better.
We believe Michael Monti is that person. But don’t just take our word for it. Compare Michael Monti and Mark Mitchell yourself. A quick review of Michael can be had at www.monti4mayor.com. We think you will conclude, as we have, that there is only one choice that has the ability and the ideas to enhance your quality of life.
Learn a little more about Michael Monti in the video below.
A partial list of Arizona leaders and organizations supporting Michael Monti include:
Below, you will find some photos from the campaign trail. Take a look. Tempe needs strong leadership, we do not need a career politician, we don’t need outdated ideas. I strongly urge you to get out and vote for Michael Monti for mayor of Tempe.
The 2012 Great Arizona Beer Festival is coming back Tempe Beach Park THIS Saturday, March 3rd. To get your Great Arizona Beer Festival Tickets. Of course, you must be 21 years old to enter the beer festival, no exceptions.
Tickets are currently $45.00 and they go up to $50.00 after Friday.
According to the Great AZ Beer Fest site: “VIP tickets include 24 sampling tickets for craft beer or wine (VIP area only), sampling mug, entry to "The VIP Experience” private seating area with catered food from Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ, lounge and casino tables, VIP Only restrooms, early admittance (1pm), a free event t-shirt* and a gift bag.” Currently VIP tickets are $85.00 but they go up to $90.00 after Friday.
If you like beer, you will LOVE this fun event. Great food and music will be plentiful, as well. Once again, the Great AZ Beer Fest will be featuring OVER 200 BEERS on the shore of Tempe Town Lake! When attending the beer festival, don’t forget to pace yourself and enjoy some of the great food and entertainment while enjoying your day. Trust me.
For the latest information about festival, follow GreatAZBeerFest on Twitter or check out the Great AZ Beer Fest Facebook page.
As with any event at Tempe Beach we recommend taking the METRO light rail. It’s quick and easy and parking is a snap. Just hop at any one of the FREE park and ride lots and head to the Mill Avenue Light Rail Station. From there, it’s just a block north to the lake! Remember to buy an all day pass for the METRO, it is just $3.50!
On the light rail map below, you can see the Mill Avenue Station Tickets for the event are non-refundable, rain or shine. The good thing about rain and beer festivals? Shorter lines. :)
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You can pre-purchase general admission tickets to the Great Arizona Beer Festival at several local venues. The following places are close to the Mill Avenue District for those of you that are looking for convenient places along the line to grab tickets before the weekend.
Dave's Electric Brewpub - 502 S College Ave, Tempe, AZ (480) 967-5353
Robbie Fox's Public House - 640 S Mill Ave, Suite 105, Tempe, AZ
**Please remember to drink responsibly and to NEVER drink and drive. After all, you want to see what’s in store for next year!**
In Arizona, spring brings some serious spring training action to town. If you are a baseball fan in Tempe you can catch a ride to the action at Tempe Diablo Stadium via a FREE shuttle service courtesy of the Angels Spring Training Trolley.
Here’s the scoop…
Tempe is introducing the free Angels Baseball Spring Training Trolley, which will transport baseball fans to Tempe Diablo Stadium for each Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim home game. Beginning March 6 and continuing through April 1 on game days, fans will be picked up and dropped off at two locations in Tempe, the Mill Avenue District and Tempe Marketplace.
The trolley will circulate between the Mill Avenue District and the stadium every 20 minutes from 11am until 30 minutes after the game on game days. Pick-Up/ Drop-Off at: Mill Avenue Stop – Northwest Corner of Mill Avenue and 5th Street (in front of Lotions & Potions) Look for the 'Trolley Stop' Sign.
Personally, I’m looking forward to catching the shuttle and avoiding the parking hassles at the stadium. Well, I’m also looking forward to some baseball, a couple of hotdogs and maybe a frosty beverage, as well.
See you there.
*Flickr Photo by CWaterhouse*
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