Eastern Arizona College s Monster Exchange — a food, clothing and supplies pantry on campus — recently received a boost in the form of a $5,000 Impact Grant from OneAZ Credit
An abundance of fresh vegetables generously distributed to neighboring communities off the rez one year ago during the pandemic lockdown marked the first time many Globe residents had ever heard of the San Carlos Apaches’ Nalwoodi Denzhone Community Garden. If that name is also unfamiliar to you, please read on – see photos of the garden on Facebook – and attend this week’s free online cooperative extension webinar to learn more about this unique community garden, affiliated children’s summer camp, and other ways Nalwoodi Denzhone volunteers are committed to healthy living and positive changes for San Carlos Apache people. See photos of garden-fresh veggies at apachendc.org/garden; click other links to see happy children participating with summer camp activities at apachendc.org/education. The website makes it conveniently easy to donate, too. For details call 480-734-5210 or email info@apachendc.org; and please join, like and follow at facebook.com/apacheNDC
JINYA Ramen Bar
JINYA Ramen Bar Is Opening Its First Arizona Spot
The California-based JINYA Ramen Bar opened its first Arizona location this week. The modern Japanese restaurant arrived at 130 South Arizona Avenue in downtown Chandler and served its first bowl of Spicy Creamy Vegan Ramen on Thursday, April 29. One very cool thing about JINYA? The noodles are handmade, and the broth is simmered for 20 hours. There’s also a $10 ramen special happening from now till May 5.
Keep This Date Open for Barkeeps
Attention those who have been literally moving and shaking behind a bar like a pro: Another Round, Another Rally (a local nonprofit) is hosting a national, virtual, comedy, bartending, and dance competition. One competitor is Phoenix’s own Christian Jenkins (FOUND:RE, UnderTow, Sosoba, etc.). Ready, Set, Show! is free for members of the hospitality industry a $10 a pill for general admission, which also includes a digital download of the featured cocktail recipes. Some procee