From Me To You
Welcome to your July issue! July has arrived, bringing with it some of the hottest temperatures of the year, summer vacations, and, hopefully, the start of a healthy monsoon season. For many Arizona families, July is a month of contrasts. While the kids are still enjoying summer break, parents are already beginning to think about back-to-school shopping, school schedules, and the return of regular routines. It’s also a time when many residents take advantage of the slower pace of summer to travel, visit family, or simply spend a little more time at home. July is a time to celebrate community and country. One of the highlights of the month is the Marley Park Star-Spangled Celebration, where neighbors come together to enjoy an evening of food, entertainment, and patriotic fun. Events like this are a great reminder of what makes communities special. They give us a chance to slow down, connect with friends and neighbors, and create memories with our families. One of the things I appreciate most about our community is the willingness of residents to support one another. From helping a neighbor, volunteering
at local events, supporting small businesses, or simply offering a friendly wave while out for a walk, those small interactions help create the sense of connection that makes a neighborhood feel like home. As always, thank you to our advertisers, contributors, and readers for supporting The Front Porch. This publication exists because of the businesses, organizations, and residents who choose to invest in our community and share what’s happening around town. I hope you enjoy this month’s issue, stay safe during monsoon season, and find plenty of reasons to slow down and enjoy the remainder of summer. Before we know it, the school year will be starting, the temperatures will begin to moderate, and we’ll all be wondering where the summer went. As you celebrate our country’s 250 th birthday, remember the words of Mark Twain, “Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.” See you on the front porch!
Christie Giannetto, Assistant Editor, The Front Porch magazine
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