The city's Brownfields Land Recycling Program has paid big dividends during the past three years. Blighted, environmentally contaminated properties have been cleaned, redeveloped and made productive again. Jobs have been created. Tax revenue is being generated. Entries for the awards now are being sought.
Applications are available at Phoenix schools, libraries, youth organizations and activity centers.
Celebrate the Chinese New Year with a variety of events at the 11th annual Chinese Week, Jan. 29 - Feb. 4, hosted by the Phoenix Chinese Week Committee and the Phoenix Sister Cities Commission. The free festival features Chinese arts and crafts, martial arts demonstrations, folk dances, musical performances, cooking demonstrations and a children's pavilion with hands-on activities and demonstrations. The employees, who will work 20 hours a week and receive minimum wage, must be at least 55 years of age and income eligible. Feb. 24 - 25 at Heritage and Science Park, Seventh and Monroe Streets in downtown Phoenix. The free cultural celebration begins Japan Week and features authentic arts, performances, demonstrations, food and fashion.