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High fuel prices have many people sticking close to home this holiday weekend. Controlling costs doesn't mean you have to stay at home, however. Here are five free events taking place in the Valley that are definitely worth more than the price of admission:

Avenue of the Arts - Start the weekend off right with the Valley's newest art festival! Juried artists from the East Valley Art Guild will present original ...

Not all visitors come to Arizona to play golf. Some actually visit the state to hunt, fish and experience the many wildlife habitats found throughout the state. On November 13, 2007 these visitors, as well as local outdoors people, received an early holiday gift with the opening of the Arizona Game and Fish Department's new headquarters.

The 117,115 square-foot complex at 5000 W. ...

It is said that no one living in Phoenix is actually from Phoenix. Of course, this isn't true. Still, Phoenix is a popular destination among vacationers, retirees and those seeking a fresh start, so it is hardly surprising that there are things about the Valley that few people, even residents, know.

Here are a 10 things you might not know about Phoenix:

South Mountain Park is the world's largest municipal park ...

Looking for a great shopping experience in Phoenix? Look no further, for there are many exciting options in the area for every kind of fashionista and every kind of budget.

Metro Center Mall www.metrocentermall.com

Located west of 1-17 in Phoenix on Dunlap and Peoria.

Anchor Stores: national chains including JC Penny’s, Dillards, Sears, Macy’s
Other Stores: New York and Co, Bath and Body Works, Guess, Yankee ...

When it is sweltering hot outside and you can’t take any more sun, a bowling trip may be just what you need! Bring your friends or family along and you are in for hours of fun and entertainment.

Who Should Come:
There are many different bowling locations around the Phoenix area each offering a variety ...

Some days the sounds and sights of the city can be too much, and your senses demand a swift respite from the continuous incursion of hustle and bustle. To accomplish this, simply hop into your car and head due north on the 101 towards the black mountains of a sleepy town known as Carefree, where the environment complements the ...

Spring Training Baseball in the Cactus League is in full stride. With spring break comes many days of finding things to do and kids home from school. I have noticed the attendance at these spring break hideouts increasing by the basbeall fan every game.  I had the chance to go out to a few games and see all the stadiums in the phoenix area. All the stadiums in Phoenix are within ...

I was able to walk around downtown Phoenix the other day amidst all the light rail congestion, and came upon the US Airways Center.  I was pleased to see a display board surrounded by palm trees telling me about all the upcoming events from concerts to sporting events and the sports store located on the north side of the arena.  What used to be called America West Arena took on a huge face-lift ...

I found one of the best hidden hotels for easy access to nearly anywhere in the Pheonix/Tempe/Scottsdale area. It is located right by Papago Park and blocks from the Oakland Athletics Spring Training facility.

The Motel 6 prices range from $47.69 - $67.99/night. I have stayed there and it has better than average rooms, with a swimming pool. The great thing is that it is close to Tempe's Mill Avenue, Old Scottsdale and only six miles from downtown Phoenix.

Papago Park Motel 6

After taking a pro shop job for the Cactus League's Oakland Athletics, I thought I would pass along important information about commemorative jerseys, t-shirts and hats...

They only order a limited quantity and when they are gone, they're GONE!