Ahwatukee Foothills resident Kristy Nied Jozwiak said it was like something out of a movie when her landscaper was attacked by Africanized bees in her backyard.

A knack for moving things forward may be the most important skill Anne Gill brought with her to the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce when she became president and chief executive officer of the chamber in November 2011.

Old shoes could mean the world to a family going through cancer.

The Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce appointed Beth Amoroso, Jim Hunt, Kent Johnson, Larry North, Bruce Peterson, Liane Rouzaud and Janet Schwab to its 2013 Board of Directors.

When I hear the words “Holiday Spirit” I get a flood of great memories and an eagerness to continue traditions of giving. I can remember, when I was younger, the day after Thanksgiving we would start decorating for the upcoming Christmas holiday. I loved hanging the lights outside with my dad, drinking hot cocoa, watching holiday movies, trimming the tree with family and friends, shopping for that perfect present to bestow on someone.

Two new garden beds at Esperanza Lutheran in Ahwatukee Foothills are only the beginning, as the church hopes to eventually turn all of its empty land into a functional community garden.

The Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce has announced nominees for the 2012 Palo Verde Business Woman of the Year and the 10 women are well known in the community for not only their business but their service.

$5 off any $30 purchase of regular-priced merchandise. Please bring in ad copy to redeem this offer. Offer expires Oct. 14.

Save over $400 dollars. Buy two rooms of Shaw carpeting and get third room installed for free (A $350 value). Plus, if you schedule a measurement on Saturday, Aug. 18, we’ll give you two gallons of our new Clark + Kensington Paint and Primer In One for free to make that room look really special; an additional $60 value. An offer too good to pass-up.

The Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce thanks the many volunteers who assisted us in putting together this year’s Red, White and Boom Fireworks Celebration. These volunteers give up their family time for the good of the community and we are grateful for their help. Presented by Vision Community Management at the Ahwatukee Country Club, the chamber is proud to continue this 37-year Ahwatukee tradition.

A long-empty, 10-acre Ahwatukee Foothills lot that has gone through several construction plans could soon be a 65-unit home development.

The number of homeless children in the Kyrene School District has stayed constant over the past three years, said one employee, but the number that is worrying is how many kids are now on free or reduced lunch.

The number of homeless children in the Kyrene School District has stayed constant over the past three years, said one employee, but the number that is worrying is how many kids are now on free or reduced lunch.

The economic downturn that began in 2008 has continued to hurt businesses at every level. Few, if any, have made it through completely unscathed. Small businesses have closed their doors left and right — all the empty commercial space is evidence of that.

The economic downturn that began in 2008 has continued to hurt businesses at every level. Few, if any, have made it through completely unscathed. Small businesses have closed their doors left and right — all the empty commercial space is evidence of that.

Local businesses are joining together to host a water safety event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 19 at Foothills Ace Hardware, 1335 E. Chandler Blvd. They will be asking people to sign a water safety pledge stressing the importance of staying close to children whenever they are in or near a pool. Those who sign the pledge will be given a designated Water Watcher lanyard. Both the fire department and Southwest Ambulance will be on hand demonstrating their equipment and going over life-saving techniques. Balloons, games and snacks will be provided for the kids.

Thanks to our presenting sponsors, Trane and Brewer’s Air Conditioning & Heating, as well as all the companies and individuals that came out and supported the 2012 Chamber Masters Golf Tournament hosted by the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce at the Foothills Golf Club. Co-chaired by Scott Timmons and Kevin Cash the event boasted a full field and afforded a nice start to the fundraising efforts for the Red, White and Boom fireworks. Congratulations to our winners Jason Brown, Mark Tunney, Elliot Ulrich and Dunston Simpson. This year marked another capacity turnout filled with great memories and the Chamber’s most successful tournament yet. We look forward to seeing you next year!

Thanks to our presenting sponsors, Trane and Brewer’s Air Conditioning & Heating, as well as all the companies and individuals that came out and supported the 2012 Chamber Masters Golf Tournament hosted by the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce at the Foothills Golf Club. Co-chaired by Scott Timmons and Kevin Cash the event boasted a full field and afforded a nice start to the fundraising efforts for the Red, White and Boom fireworks. Congratulations to our winners Jason Brown, Mark Tunney, Elliot Ulrich and Dunston Simpson. This year marked another capacity turnout filled with great memories and the Chamber’s most successful tournament yet. We look forward to seeing you next year!

The books will be donated to St. Vincent De Paul, Guadalupe Head Start programs, St. Peter Indian Mission School on the Gila River Indian Community, Boys and Girls Club in Guadalupe, The Ryan House and The André House.

New or slightly-used children's books suitable for preschool through junior high students will be collected during the eighth annual book drive Feb. 14-March 16.

New or slightly-used children's books suitable for preschool through junior high students will be collected during the eighth annual book drive Feb. 14-March 16.

The Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce is ready to begin a new year with a new board of directors for 2012.

The Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce is ready to begin a new year with a new board of directors for 2012.

A swastika spray painted in an Ahwatukee Foothills roadway on Friday may have been a thoughtless prank, but it was deeply offensive to those who know what the symbol represents.