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Celebrations of mothers and motherhood can be traced back to the ancient Greeks and Romans, who held festivals in honor of the mother goddesses Rhea and Cybele.

The Thunderbirds, hosts of the Waste Management Phoenix Open Presented by The Ak-Chin Indian Community, raised a record $13.2 million for local charities from proceeds from the 2019 tournament. This is the first time exceeding $13 million in tournament history, breaking 2018’s $12.2 million record and marking the eighth consecutive year breaking the previous year’s record.

Alex Robinson has been named the executive chef of T. Cook’s at the Royal Palms Resort and Spa, bringing with him an exciting take on Mediterranean cuisine that combines his California sensibility with French techniques.

Arizona Restaurant Week returns May 17 to 26. Developed by the Arizona Restaurant Association more than 10 years ago, Arizona Restaurant Week gives diners the option to try out three-course, prix fixe menus at more than 60 restaurants across Arizona for either $33 or $44 per person.

Roughly 15-18% of the service member community will retire to Arizona. America’s military veterans deserve the full measure of care and assistance they need to live with dignity, hope and independence. It is imperative that they have the resources available to them to facilitate the transition from military to civilian life.

Is it okay to take toiletries from your hotel room? Here’s what some readers said.

Throughout this week, the Tibetan monks have been in Sedona, Arizona, where they have been creating a traditional Maitreya Sand Mandala at Unity of Sedona. Visitors are welcome to come and watch the spectacular Sand Mandala come to life and immerse themselves in Tibetan art, culture and meditation through April 28.

Verde Ranch Resort, a recreational vehicle and vacation resort located at 1105 N. Dreamcatcher in Camp Verde, Ariz., has announced it’s opening in August 2019.

Occasionally making yourself inaccessible is essential to boosting focus. A survey found that always being reachable – checking emails during off days, scrolling through social media, responding to texts 24/7 – is associated with higher stress levels. This is known as “continuous partial attention,” a state of alertness largely driven by FOMO.

It is National Volunteer Week, an opportunity to celebrate the impact of volunteer service and the power of volunteers to tackle society’s greatest challenges. Volunteers work tirelessly to build stronger communities and be a force that transforms the world. Whether online or at the office, whether with a vote or a voice – doing good comes in many different forms.