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Our memories of the Home Tour and the chalk drawings in front of MacAlpines are both fading, but what a great time we had!! Emerson Grade School children and a local artist, Maggie Keane drew on the sidewalk Saturday night, before the Home Tour. On Sunday, North High School marching band and Emerson chorus performed; Mayor Gordon and Councilman Nowakowski attended the Tour and Festival; there were bands performing throughout the day and Crisis Nursery operated a Kid Zone, with inflatables, face painting, visor and bracelet crafts. In all, 71 vendors set up their booths, everything from Home Depot to Bright Ideas, kitchen remodeling. The day was perfect, not too hot, and the breeze was just right, until 2 p.m., when it began gusting.
The houses on the Tour were wonderful, and well represented our great Neighborhood. Some of the houses had been remodeled, but ever so tastefully, and some were pristine and the day they were built. Level 4 Studio, at 10th and Sheridan, opened their offices/studio for the tour and what a great asset to our neighborhood. After the Home Tour concluded, there were more festivities on 7th St., with bands and entertainment.
Our Neighborhood looked so good, and I was so proud of us – both the neighborhood and all the volunteers who made this Tour a great success.
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Come join us on Sunday, March 30th, from 10 am to 5 pm for the Annual Coronado Home Tour and Festival. The Home Tour kicks off from Coronado Park, on 10th St. and Palm where you can purchase your tickets and your home tour brochure. The tour is a self-guided walking tour and your brochure is your guide. The brochure describes each of the homes on the tour, gives a thumb-nail history of each house, and describes the owners. Ollie the Trollie is available for those who choose to ride to the houses or for those who want to hop on and off at various stops.
Mayor Gordon will speak at the Home Tour around 10 to 10:30 am and Councilman Nowakowski and his staff will also be on hand. In the park, along with food vendors and all kids of craft vendors, there will be bands on 2 stages and Crisis Nursery is providing face painting, crafts and games for the kids. There will be 71 vendors (craft, food, bands, home improvement) in the park
There is also an ‘after-party’ at the Camelback Contractors’ 7th St. parking lot, with chalk paintings, 2 band and lots of entertainment. What a wonderful way to spend your Sunday, see some charming homes, walk through the wide tree-lined streets, and know you’re in a different world – you’re in Coronado!
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Yesterday, for the first time, I had the exciting and scary experience of appearing in front of a tv camera. Councilman Michael Nowakowski is our District 7 councilman for the Phoenix City Council and his office asked me to appear on a panel with the Councilman and 2 other community activists. The other participants were Philip Wooley, the PC/Health Department head of the new Betty Fairfax High School in Laveen, and Alvin Battle, a newly appointed member of the Maryvale Revitalization Committee.
Mr. Wooley spoke about the formation of a Laveen volunteer-run sports organization. Laveen, in southwest Phoenix, has grown so quickly that the Phoenix Parks & Rec. Department has not yet formulated activities for the growing population. Mr. Wooley and his group have undertaken the task of running baseball, football, and soon, basketball leagues until Phoenix Parks & Rec. can catch up.
Alvin Battle is also a real estate broker and has lived in Maryvale for over 30 years. Maryvale is on the west side of Phoenix and was developed by John F. Long, a local developer, who recently passed away. Maryvale was named for Long’s wife, Mary. The Revitalization Committee is tasked with a huge job of uniting their diverse population to rebuild and revitalize Maryvale. I was impressed by Mr. Battle’s assertion that diversity can be a strength rather than a weakness. I was also impressed by Mr. Battle’s enthusiasm for his task and his can-do attitude.
I spoke about the March 30th Coronado Home Tour and Festival. As nervous as I was, it was easy to speak to something I’m passionate about, and I was surprised at how the words came from me, when I needed them. The nervousness disappeared as I was speaking about Coronado and the Home Tour. It’s an experience I’ll remember, and perhaps, have an opportunity to repeat.
The video of our discussion will be broadcast on Phoenix Channel 11, beginning Monday, March 24th and ending Sunday, April 6th, and air at various times throughout the day. For more information about the Coronado Home Tour and Festival, go to gcna.info and click on the Home Tour page.
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On Friday, December 10th, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., the motorists on 7th Street in Phoenix, both north and south bound, get an unexpected treat. The Emerson School choir, led by Ms. Miller, serenaded the motorists and the residents of Coronado with Christmas carols and songs. The event was sponsored by the Coronado Neighborhood Association and MacAlpine's Soda Fountain, a local landmark. Unfortunately, the choir performed in the rain, but the kids didn't seem to mind and those present enjoyed the songs from inside the store. All of us had a good time and we enjoyed the hot chocolate and cookies provided by our host. The event also benefited Jewish Family and Child Services food drive, for needy families in the area.
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