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Vote for our Cactus Couture

Josh Kenzer — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 21:59:16 +0000

As part of the grand opening of Barney’s in Scottsdale Fashion Square, the mall created a unique and interesting competition. The competition revolved around decorating a mannequin. They got many local businesses and organizations involved. The resulting mannequins are awesome. I’m particularly fond of our own. If you agree, please click on her to vote for it.

Two Entries for the Where the Locals Go Contest

Josh Kenzer — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:53:02 +0000

The Most Interesting Chihuahua in Scottsdale, Uno

Where the Locals Go Scottsdale, AZ

Arizona Highways Magazine’s Chihuly: The Nature of Glass Photo Contest

Josh Kenzer — Wed, 20 May 2009 22:03:49 +0000

Submit your best photographs of Dale Chihuly’s stunning and unique glass sculptures from the current Desert Botanical Garden exhibit, Chihuly: The Nature of Glass and become eligible to win an Arizona Highways Photo Workshop from Friends of Arizona Highways.

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Enter “Where the Locals Go” contest for your chance to win

Rachel Pearson — Mon, 11 May 2009 15:50:29 +0000

Attention all Arizona residents: Enter the “Where the Locals Go” video contest showing your favorite ways to vacation in Scottsdale for a chance to win a luxury Scottsdale staycation valued at $1,400. Plus, take a 5-question quiz to see how much you know about travel and tourism in Scottsdale and enter to win one of nearly two dozen signature Scottsdale prizes (including restaurant gift cards, golf, outdoor adventures, and more).

Visit www.ScottsdaleTravelMatters.com for your chance to win as we celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week.

Name the Boulders Cactus Competition

Josh Kenzer — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:52:22 +0000

If you can come up with a winning name for one of six cactus on The Boulders property, you can win one of six vacations to Scottsdale. The trip includes:

Two-night deluxe casita accommodations (for two) at the AAA award winning Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa (June – September 2009)
$500 Airfare gift card per winner
Daily breakfast for two at the Palo Verde Restaurant
Two twosomes at the Boulders golf course

Enter your names now

Vote for your Favorite Scottsdale Cowgirl Name

Josh Kenzer — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:22:45 +0000

Help us name our cowgirl! This blond beauty is featured in our advertising campaigns and we need to give her a name. We’ve narrowed it down to ten user submitted suggestions. Help one of these user’s win a trip to Scottsdale! Vote today.

Focus on Conservation Photography Contest

Josh Kenzer — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:24:23 +0000

The McDowell Sonoran Conservatory is holding a photo contest during the month of April. Entrants are asked to take their best shot from the Preserve. The top three prizes are: grand prize: $500, second place: $250, and third prize: $100. Here are the photo guidelines:

Photographs must be taken in the Preserve, and during the month of April 2009
Submissions must be titled, be between 8×10″ and 9×12″, and include both a borderless print image and a digital copy at 200 dpi
Submissions will not be returned
Photographs with date stamps, or those that are mounted or matted will not be considered
MSC reserves the right to use all photos, with photo credit, for any purpose. Photographer retains copyright
Proceeds from the sale of print items associated with the contest will solely benefit MSC

For more information, visit www. mcdowellsonoran.org

Photo Exhibit Flyer and Entry Form

Win a once-in-a-lifetime four night vacation experience for two in Scottsdale!

Josh Kenzer — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:01:04 +0000

We’re having a hard time trying to come up with a name for our Scottsdale Cowgirl. So we’re holding a contest. Submit your recommended name to our website and you could be eligible to win a four night vacation for two in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Prize Vacation Package Includes:

Roundtrip airfare for two to/from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Two and a half days at Arizona Cowboy College: This is your chance to learn chance to learn authentic cowboy skills at a working cattle ranch where you will develop skills such as riding, roping, and shoeing. You will then spend time on a round-up, working side-by-side with real working cowboys…doing a job that is over 150 years old. This is a “no frills” camp. You work, eat and sleep under the stars.
Rejuvenate at The Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale after roughing it at the college! Enjoy a two-night stay at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, where your package includes a stay in a one-bedroom suite, a spa treatment per person and dinner in Talavera, the resorts luxurious restaurant with stunning views of Pinnacle Peak mountain.

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Donate Blood and Win a Trip to the Grand Canyon

Kelly Tope — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:59:53 +0000

Give blood in October and you could be “all aboard” to the Grand Canyon. United Blood Services has partnered with Grand Canyon Railway to build autumn blood supplies. Every day in October, two heroic blood donors will be awarded a pair of tickets valued at $130, courtesy of Grand Canyon Railway. In all, 62 heroes and their guests will experience a train ride to one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. To make a donation appointment, call 1-877-448-GIVE (4483) toll free or visit www.UnitedBloodServicesAZ.org.

Grand Canyon Railway is committed to helping hospital patients during the autumn months when Arizona’s population and blood needs increase. “Our mission is to provide our customers with an experience that they will always remember. We hope to encourage lifesaving donations by partnering with United Blood Services,” says Steven Martin, Public Relations Manager for Grand Canyon Railway.

About United Blood Services: United Blood Services has been Arizona’s non-profit community blood provider since 1943 and serves patients in approximately 50 Arizona hospitals. The UBS network is one of the nation’s oldest and largest non-profit blood service organizations, and is a founding member of America’s Blood Centers and the American Association of Blood Banks. For more information on how to “Be a Hero,” please call 1-877-448-GIVE (4483) or visit www.UnitedBloodServicesAZ.org.

About Grand Canyon Railway: Grand Canyon Railway carries more than 225,000 passengers every year to the beautiful Grand Canyon. Grand Canyon Railway vintage locomotives add to the ambiance of one of Arizona’s most historic organizations. For over 100 years, travelers from across the nation have taken the scenic trip from Williams to the Grand Canyon. The trip covers 65 miles of classic Old West territory, including high desert plains with endless vistas, small arroyos and portions of the world’s largest ponderosa pine forest. The train runs 65 miles from Williams to the Grand Canyon, which takes approximately two hours, 15 minutes one-way. Notable passengers to ride the Grand Canyon Railway include Theodore Roosevelt, Howard Taft, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Dwight Eisenhower, Doris Day, Warren Buffett and Bill Gates. For more information, call 1-800-THE-TRAIN or visit www.thetrain.com.

CANAL is giving away a VIP Package for 10 to Scottsdale Fashion Week

Kelly Tope — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:59:05 +0000

CANAL, a food meets fashion restaurant located at Southbridge in Scottsdale, is giving away a VIP Package for 10 to the much-anticipated Scottsdale Fashion Week.

All you have to do to enter is submit a photo (at www.canalaz.com) of you and your friends dressed in your hottest fashion at CANAL. Finalist photos will then be posted on the Web site to be voted on by the public.

You only have until October 1 to submit your photos, so gather your friends together this weekend and head over to CANAL to strut your stuff and snap your winning photograph. Click here for full details of the contest.

Scottsdale Fashion Week is a major fashion event (November 6-8, 2008) that features a full schedule of high fashion runway shows, celebrating fashion, art and design, and serves as a showcase for downtown Scottsdale’s burgeoning development as well. Click here to learn more about internationally-acclaimed designer Zang Toi, who will headline the Saturday evening event.

What a great way to spend your evening and to be entered to win a VIP Package for 10. Best of luck!