| Phoenix Councilwoman Betty Guardado Invites Residents to Participate in 27th Avenue Cleanup Event | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/district-5/2701 | | City Council District 5 | 3/21/2023 7:00:00 AM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2701/Newsroom_Council_News_05.jpg | | Phoenix Councilwoman Betty Guardado Invites Residents to Participate in 27th Avenue Cleanup Event | <div class="ExternalClass930313515B4B436586097E495BE929EE"><html>
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<strong>Phoenix, AZ -</strong> This Saturday, Phoenix Councilwoman Betty Guardado is excited to bring together neighborhood groups, community partners, and the Neighborhood Services Department for a community cleanup event. This cleanup is part of the comprehensive 27th Avenue Community Safety and Crime Prevention Plan. Volunteers and residents are encouraged to join the Councilwoman on Saturday, March 25th from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. The cleanup will kick off at the old K-mart on Northern Avenue. The City has recently acquired the property and will redevelop it into a workforce and educational center called Innovation 27.</span>
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<span style="font-size:13.3333px;">This event is a fantastic opportunity for the City and surrounding neighborhood groups to work together and improve the safety and quality of life along 27th Avenue, near the Black Canyon Highway. </span>
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<span style="font-size:13.3333px;">"I am proud of the ongoing efforts led by the residents and the City to ensure our neighborhoods remain safe and active," said Councilwoman Guardado. "I am excited to join local partners and the Neighborhood Services Department for this cleanup effort and encourage residents to join us this weekend."</span>
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<p><ul><li><span style="font-size:13.3333px;"><strong>Who:</strong> Phoenix Councilwoman Betty Guardado & the Neighborhood Services Department</span></li><li><span style="font-size:13.3333px;"><strong>What: </strong>27th Avenue Community Cleanup Event</span></li><li><span style="font-size:13.3333px;"><strong>Where:</strong> 2526 W. Northern Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, 85051</span></li><li><span style="font-size:13.3333px;"><strong>Media Contact:</strong> Emmanuel Gallardo-Sanidad, emmanuel.gallardo-sanidad@phoenix.gov, (602)818-2103</span></li></ul>
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| Councilwoman Guardado Hosts Third Annual, 'Very Merry Maryvale' Holiday Celebration | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/district-5/2594 | | City Council District 5 | 12/9/2022 7:00:00 AM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2594/Newsroom_Council_News_05.jpg | | Councilwoman Guardado Hosts Third Annual, 'Very Merry Maryvale' Holiday Celebration | <div class="ExternalClass0F1DBA2CEDD3402597301AFC3609665F"><html>
<div>Phoenix Councilwoman Betty Guardado invites the community to the third annual Very Merry Maryvale Holiday Celebration on December 10th. This free event will be full of family fun including live music and entertainment, games, activities for children, food, and gifts for registered families. Registration is now closed. There will even be a special appearance from Santa Claus who is excited to visit and take pictures with the children.<br></div>
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<div>Councilwoman Guardado would like to thank all the sponsors that helped make this event possible, including the Arizona Coyotes, Core Construction, the City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture, the Labor’s Community Service Agency, La Indiscreta 106.7 FM, and the United Phoenix Firefighters Local 493.<br></div><div><div><strong>Who: </strong>Councilwoman Betty Guardado, in partnership with City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department, the Cartwright School District, the Alhambra School District, and the Milwaukee Brewers.</div><div><strong>When:</strong> Saturday, December 10 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.</div><div><strong>Where</strong>: American Family Fields of Phoenix, 3805 N. 53rd Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85031</div><div><strong>Media Contact:</strong> Cooper Payne, Public Information Officer, 602.329.2445<br></div><div><img alt="Very Merry Marvale - English" style="margin:5px;width:501px;" src="/district5site/MediaAssets/Merry%20Maryvale%20Flyer%20-%20English%20REGISTRATION%20FULL%20w%20New%20Sponsors%20(002).png" /><img alt="Felices Fiestas Maryvale - Español" style="margin:5px;width:501px;" src="/district5site/MediaAssets/Merry%20Maryvale%20Flyer%20-%20Spanish%20REGISTRATION%20FULL%20w%20New%20Sponsors%20(002).png" /><br><br></div></div>
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| Councilwoman Guardado Invites the Community to the Mexican Baseball Fiesta | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/district-5/2493 | | City Council District 5 | 9/22/2022 5:30:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2493/Newsroom_Council_News_05.jpg | | Councilwoman Guardado Invites the Community to the Mexican Baseball Fiesta | <div class="ExternalClass6EDD526FE47F4620BF4A76F05A6B340F"><html>
<p>The <a data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2" data-cke-saved-href="https://action.phoenix.gov/c1.pl?46a3ba8b8b0a9a51015671e69266875ffe915f972a47697b8bc7546d8c9f7189" href="https://action.phoenix.gov/c1.pl?46a3ba8b8b0a9a51015671e69266875ffe915f972a47697b8bc7546d8c9f7189" target="_blank" title="Mexican Baseball Fiesta">10th annual Mexican Baseball Fiesta</a> (MBF) will return to the valley this weekend! This multicultural, cross-border event will be the biggest Mexican Baseball Fiesta in its ten-year history in the Phoenix area! <br></p>
<p>The Mexican Baseball Fiesta opens on Friday, September 23rd and Saturday, September 24th at American Family Fields of Phoenix (Brewers Spring Training home) in Phoenix’s Maryvale community. </p>
<p>To hear how the Mexican Baseball Fiesta got started, click the image below for my interview with the founder, Francisco Gamez. <a data-cke-saved-href="https://youtu.be/-wqio-b-VEA" href="https://youtu.be/-wqio-b-VEA" target="_blank">Watch the segment in Spanish here</a>.</p>
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<p>The MBF began in 2011 in Tucson, and it involves a partnership with the Liga ARCO Mexicana Del Pacifico (LMP), also known as the Mexican Winter League, that travels to the U.S. for their version of spring training. The MBF brings a similar atmosphere to Maryvale, including music and live entertainment.</p>
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<strong>What:</strong> Mexican Baseball Fiesta (MBF)</p>
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<strong>When:</strong> September 23 - 24, 2022 — games start at 7 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m.</p>
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<strong>Where:</strong> American Family Fields of Phoenix at 3805 N. 53rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85031</p>
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<strong>Tickets:</strong> <a target="_blank" data-cke-saved-href="https://mexicanbaseballfiesta.com" href="https://mexicanbaseballfiesta.com" style="color:rgb(101, 101, 101);">mexicanbaseballfiesta.com</a><br></p>
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| Councilwoman Guardado Hosts El Grito Celebration to Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/district-5/2482 | | City Council District 5 | 9/19/2022 6:00:00 PM | | https://youtu.be/585-szP-Vg4 | Councilwoman Guardado Hosts El Grito Celebration to Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month | <div class="ExternalClass9172155D65FD47C68AB9E90EB0E99ECA"><html>Councilwoman Betty Guardado, Councilmember Carlos Garcia, and City of Phoenix Sister Cities Commission kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month with an El Grito celebration in Downtown Phoenix. The special tradition takes place every year on the night of September 15, and celebrates Mexican Independence Day. This year's event downtown featured live music, dancing, arts & crafts, ballet folkloric, food, and more. <br></html></div> | https://www.phoenix.gov/district5 | Video | district-5 | District 5 | Betty | Guardado |
| Councilwoman Guardado Kicks Off Hispanic Heritage Month with El Grito Celebration in Downtown Phoenix | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/district-5/2474 | | City Council District 5 | 9/8/2022 4:00:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2474/Newsroom_Council_News_05.jpg | | Councilwoman Guardado Kicks Off Hispanic Heritage Month with El Grito Celebration in Downtown Phoenix | <div class="ExternalClassAC71C05DC76F4DDEB4868CA4E06A9AD7"><html>
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City of Phoenix Sister Cities Commission, Phoenix City Councilwoman Betty Guardado, and Councilmember Carlos Garcia invite you and your family to El Grito!</p><p>El Grito takes place every year on the night of September 15th. It is a special tradition to celebrate Mexican Independence Day and kick off Hispanic Heritage Month. The event consists of Mexican political leaders leading the people through a special cheer to celebrate the heroes of Mexico’s independence movement.</p><p>"I believe it is crucially important to celebrate our roots and where we come from, and to share that cultural diversity with others," Councilwoman Betty Guardado said. "I am proud to be part of the effort bringing this tradition to Phoenix!"</p><p>The ceremony will take place in Downtown Phoenix on Adams Street between 1st Avenue and 3rd Avenue, with the El Grito ceremony held on the balcony of the Orpheum Theatre.</p><p>“I invite community members to join us at El Grito to celebrate culture, family, and community and enjoy food, live music, and more," Councilmember Garcia said. "I am proud to have worked with a team of partners to bring this celebration to downtown Phoenix."</p><p>This free event will feature live music, dancing, arts & crafts, ballet folkloric, food, and more! <a href="http://www.elgritophoenix.com/" data-cke-saved-href="http://www.elgritophoenix.com/" target="_blank">Click here for more details</a>.</p><p><strong>When:</strong> Thursday, September 15, from 4 to 10 p.m.</p><p><strong>Where: </strong>Downtown Phoenix - 1st Avenue and Adams Street</p><p><strong>Media Inquiries:</strong> Stephanie Barnes, Public Information Officer, 602-316-0958<br></p><br>
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| Mexican Baseball Fiesta is Coming to Maryvale | Neighborhood News with Councilwoman Betty Guardado | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/district-5/2462 | | City Council District 5 | 8/26/2022 10:00:00 PM | | https://youtu.be/OYcAD1Zg0r4 | Mexican Baseball Fiesta is Coming to Maryvale | Neighborhood News with Councilwoman Betty Guardado | <div class="ExternalClassED905E790FC64B5694FC20B44B99CF8E"><html>
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Councilwoman Betty Guardado invites the community to the 10th annual Mexican Baseball Fiesta! Happening over two weekends, with a total of five dates, this multicultural, cross-border event will be the biggest Mexican Baseball Fiesta in its ten-year history in the Phoenix area! </p>
<p>The first two weekend dates are in Maryvale on September 23 & 24 at American Family Fields of Phoenix (Brewers Spring Training home). On the following weekend, the fun moves to Sloan Park in Mesa (Chicago Cubs Spring Training home) for three dates: September 30 – October 2. <a target="_blank" href="https://mexicanbaseballfiesta.com/">Buy your ticketrs here</a>. </p>
<p>To hear how the Mexican Baseball Fiesta got started, click the link above for an interview with the founder, Francisco Gamez. <a href="https://youtu.be/-wqio-b-VEA" target="_blank">Watch the segment in Spanish here</a>. <br></p>
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| Councilwoman Guardado Invites Media to the 2022 Mexican Baseball Fiesta Kickoff Presented by Estrella Jalisco | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/district-5/2456 | | City Council District 5 | 8/18/2022 2:30:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2456/Newsroom_Council_News_05.jpeg | | Councilwoman Guardado Invites Media to the 2022 Mexican Baseball Fiesta Kickoff Presented by Estrella Jalisco | <div class="ExternalClass0572574556C7449D82B6B82A57736FFE"><html>
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<strong>When:</strong> Friday, August 19 at 12 p.m.</p>
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<strong>Where:</strong> Dave & Buster’s in Tempe at 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy </p>
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<strong>What:</strong> The Mexican Baseball Fiesta presented by Estrella Jalisco press conference will unveil details of our 10th Annual multicultural cross-border event. This will be the biggest Mexican Baseball Fiesta in our ten-year history in the Phoenix area.</p>
<p>We will now have two weekends and a total of five dates — the most ever! The first two weekend dates are in Maryvale on September 23 & 24 at American Family Fields of Phoenix (Brewers Spring Training home). Then the following weekend, the fun moves to Sloan Park in Mesa (Chicago Cubs Spring Training home) for three dates — September 30 – October 2.</p>
<p>Representatives from participating Mexican Winter League teams (Liga ARCO Mexicana Del Pacifico) will be in attendance as well as executives from our MLB partners, City of Phoenix Councilmember Betty Guardado, and Mexican Baseball Fiesta executives. This year’s “Fiesta” will feature five teams from the Liga Mexicana del Pacifico (Mexican Winter League). Snacks and beverages will be served. <br></p>
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Francisco Gamez: <a data-cke-saved-href="mailto:francisco@mexicanbaseballfiesta.com" target="_blank">francisco@mexicanbaseballfiesta.com</a>
– 520-460-5750 </p><p>Mike Feder: <a data-cke-saved-href="mailto:mike@mexicanbaseballfiesta.com" target="_blank">mike@mexicanbaseballfiesta.com</a>
– 520-954-8803 </p><p>Luz Jimenez: <a data-cke-saved-href="mailto:Lucecitajimenezz@gmail.com" target="_blank">Lucecitajimenezz@gmail.com</a> – 602-349-0206</p><p>Frank Gamez: <a data-cke-saved-href="mailto:fg3@mexicanbaseballfiesta.com" target="_blank">fg3@mexicanbaseballfiesta.com </a>– 520-977-3831 </p>
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| Back to School Backpack Giveaway | Neighborhood News | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/district-5/2450 | | City Council District 5 | 8/12/2022 7:00:00 PM | | https://youtu.be/enYqNjuHb-Q | Back to School Backpack Giveaway | Neighborhood News | <div class="ExternalClassCD776AD521C846BEA936A12E00404CBC"><html>
<p>Families received some extra help getting ready for school this year, thanks to Councilwoman Betty Guardado's second annual Back to School Backpack Giveaway. </p>
<p>In spite of a rain storm, a total of 1,000 backpacks were handed out on Saturday night, July 30th, at the American Family Fields of Phoenix! The Councilwoman's office also provided gift cards for uniforms and other necessities. Plus, there were food trucks, children's activities, live music, and fun giveaways. <br></p>
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