I'm looking for a way to focus positive attention on those charities that we all care about --and which do such good work here in Phoenix. I think I've found it.

You may have seen the following phrase on my email signature: "You refer, I donate. Call me today to find out how I can support your favorite charity. I appreciate your referrals!"

Here is how it works.  

 

If you send me a referral for a home sale or purchase and that transaction closes, I will make a personal donation to the charity of your choice. I will post on my blog and on Facebook that your referral was instrumental in making that donation happen.

 

It is as simple as that.

 

If you are uncertain of a church or charity that should get a donation, then I suggest several of my favorites: The Valley of the Sun Kiwanis, Don't be a Chump-Check for a Lump,  The Arizona League of Conservation Voters Education Fund, or 1in10. 

 

I always appreciate your referrals, so let's do some good work together!  

 

Call me at 602-456-9388 or email me here. 

February Get Your PHX:

Rum Bar at The Breadfruit
 

I had perm-a-grin the entire evening during the January Get Your PHX. Our hosts Julia Fournier and Steven Helffrich of The Hive and The Bees Knees were so gracious in allowing our almost overflow crowd of 200 to invade their new gallery and work space on 16th St.

I think this is a record (worth being broken, that is).

 Silvana Esparza, owner of the Barrio Cafe was our generous sponsor and provided us with some incredible food (of course). The folks at Ranch Market also kicked in some deserts and goodies that kept us all fed and happy.

The many muralistas from 16th street were present to cap off the second anniversary of Get Your PHX. Thank you all for making an incredible evening.

So get ready for February as we celebrate another great addition to our growing downtown cast of characters. Most of you have known about Breadfruit for the couple years it has been downtown. Owners Dwayne Allen and Danielle Leoni have brought a part of the world to Phoenix that few cities enjoy.

To top it off, now you can experience the history, drama and complexity of rum at Rum Bar. Rum: it's not just something that Captain Jack Sparrow drinks between delivering sexually ambiguous, pithy one liners. This is a drink that is as old and complex as the very mixing of cultures that typifies the Carribean.

And we are going to explore that history.

Not only will you get a chance to try the drinks and food, but we are organizing a special presentation about on how to appreciate true rum: the history, the process and the taste. A representative from liquor distributor Young's Market will attend to give a very tasty history of Ron Matusalem, a rum from the Dominican Republic.

Keep an eye on our Facebook Fan Page for updates. As you know, there are always surprises.
 
February Get Your PHX
Thursday, January 17th from 5:30 to 8:30.
Rum Bar at The Breadfruit
108 E Pierce St.
Phoenix, 85004
 Map here

Please RSVP to me via email or through Facebook so I can get an accurate count.
 

The Arizona Republic gets its  kicks telling us the sky is falling. But the Economist, the Financial Times and so many other sources are reporting signs of recovery. No offense, but I trust their reporters more.

It won't happen tomorrow. But interest rates might be rising to historic heights over the next 10 years. And yes, you can blame China, kind of. This is an intriguing article on how the developing world is going to gobble up so much money building their infrastructure that it is going to impact our interest rates locally.

Not all of the news was bad. Some was really good. But here is a great synopsis for those of you who did not get enough of the end-of-the-year analysis that blanketed the airwaves a month ago. Warning: content may cause you to make a profit.

I know this cool cat who has a wonderful house for rent, starting in April. Check it out here.

Millions of ripe fruits drop from trees uneaten in Phoenix. Arcadia has the right idea: give 'em away!

Here is another solution for getting more bikes on the road. But I wonder whether this is going to hold up under the Arizona heat.

We have recently lost some of our best new establishments downtown. Here is a great article on some of the lessons learned and what may be done to prevent such losses.

We are hosting two workshops on redistricting this weekend in Phoenix and next weekend in Tucson. We will cover the history of redistricting, and everything you need to know to speak about it to friends, family and your local chapter of the Water Buffaloes.

Phoenix:

Saturday, February 5 · 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Phoenix Chapter of the League of Women Voters
4423 N. 24th St., STE. 500
Phoenix, 85016
Map Here
Facebook Event Page

Tucson:

Saturday, February 12 · 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Mission Branch Library Map Here
Facebook Event Page

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