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This is a space to share Phoenix neighborhood events that are focused on connecting with community.
If you have any Phoenix neighborhood events you’d like to submit, reply to this email or email me!
Here’s what’s coming up.
Phoenix neighborhood events
🍻 Coronado Happy Hour – Member Special!
When: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 5-7 p.m.
Where: The Main Ingredient
“Raise a glass and meet your neighbors! Active CNA members who register for this event will get a drink on us!!!”
🚮 Community Clean-Up – Miracle Mile McDowell
When: Sunday, Oct. 25, 7:30-9 a.m.
Where: The parking lot behind Firecreek Coffee on McDowell Road
“Come clean up our neighborhood with support from District 4 Council candidate Ed Hermes. Wear a hat and sunscreen, and bring gloves and a picker if you have them (though we have some to share)!”
♻️ Valley Alley Swap
When: Sunday, Oct. 25
Where: 112 N. Central Ave., 8 a.m. to noon
“This month, thanks to the @theheardbuilding, we have an Ofrenda for the people we miss. Bring a photo, a candle, a favorite snack of theirs – anything you’d like to leave at the ofrenda. And if you want to share their memory, the story swap is going to be about that.
We’ll have the usuals on top of that:
🧡 The Swap: bring what you don’t need, take what you do
🥫 Overflow Pantry: household supplies + shelf-stable goods
✨ Trinket Swap: random tchotchkes
👕 Closet Swap: bring an outfit, take an outfit
🎭 Costume Swap: bring an old costume, get a new one, just in time for Halloween!
📚 Pocket Library: leave one, take one
🤝 Org Mixer: volunteer opportunities for the holiday season
📌 Announcement Wall: what’s coming up next
🧘 Yoga: 9–10 AM, donation-based, all hearts, all levels welcome
Free. No registration. Just come.”
💰 YMCA Tenants Benefit Show
When: Sunday, Oct. 25, 8 p.m.
Where: Linger Longer Lounge
“We are asking for financial support from our community for organized tenants’ moving costs and future living expenses. Show material support and solidarity for your working class neighbors in Downtown Phoenix.”
