Free kids program on dog safety set for July 18
Teri Ann Tate, owner of Laveen-based Comfy Pets of AZ, and Amy Williams, a dog and equine trainer with Mesa-based All 4 Paws Training, are teaming up to offer a free children’s program on dog safety at Cesar Chavez Library in Laveen.
The first Children’s Doggie Education and Care Program will take place from 3 to 4:30 p.m., Monday July 18th.
Tate says the fun and interactive clinic will teach children the proper way to approach a strange dog, how to do basic pet first aid, feeding and safety tips for caring for their dogs, how to read a dog’s body language and what to do when encountering a service dog.
“This has been a dream of mine for several years,” Tate said. “ I knew when I met Amy at the recent Pet Expo and her service dog, Nomi, that we would make a great team.”
The program is free to all children and their parents. Materials include a coloring book for the children to bring home.
For more information, visit www.comfypetsofaz.com, www.all4pawstraining.com, or call Tate at 602-579-1437.
Cobblestone Auto Spa Express opens
The Phoenix-area car wash company opened on June 30, in between O’Reilly Auto Parts and Dollar Self Storage.
Cobblestone Auto Spa operates 11 convenient locations in the Phoenix Metro area, featuring full service car washes with detail shops, express drive-thru washes, oil & lube services, windshield repair and replacement, as well as 24-hr convenience stores and gasoline. Their mission is to pamper their customer’s car with a spa-like experience.
Cobblestone Auto Spa also supports local First Responders and the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Memorial Fund and remind its customers to support fallen officers. In May, the company did a benefit to support the family of Office David Glasser, who died after being shot responding to a call in Laveen.
Visit www.cobblestoneautospa.com for more information.
Big prizes added to Rider’s Ranch raffle
A grand prize of $1,000 cash joins other prizes including Disneyland tickets, a custom cake from Kathy Does Kakes, Double Tree hotel stays, Phoenix Zoo tickets, Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium children’s tickets and gift cards from a variety of businesses including Whole Foods, Discount Tire and The Meat Shop.
The fund-raiser started May 1 and runs all summer ending on Labor Day weekend with the drawing for prizes on Sept. 5.
In addition, Rider’s Ranch is offering summer riding classes with some openings remaining in July. Riding is on Mondays and Tuesdays from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
For more information about raffle tickets or riding classes, call Melissa Rider at 602-320-6016, email ridersranchprograms@gmail.com or visit www.ridersranch.org
Fun day and backpack drive set for July
Several Laveen businesses, in partnership with the Laveen Lions Club, are sponsoring a month-long backpack driving ending with a family fun day on July 31.
Residents can drop off new backpacks at three locations: Smoothie Run Internet Café, 6115 S. 51st Ave., Laveen; Cesar Graphics, 2610 W. Baseline Road, Phoenix; and Dollar Self Storage, 5445 W. Baseline Road, Laveen.
The Family Fun Day will take place from 10 a.m. to noon on Sunday, July 31, with a bounce house other kid-friendly activities in the parking lot near Smoothie Run (51st and southern avenues).
A free Goody Bag with coupons for a free smoothie, discounts on AC services and carpet cleaning, treats and more will be given to each person who drops off a new backpack at the event.
The Laveen Lions Club will be working with the Laveen Elementary School District to distribute the backpacks the week before school starts to those in need to ensure all children are ready to learn when school resumes on Aug. 8.
Additional local businesses helping sponsor the event include: A Child’s Joy, AZ Media Maven, Beauty and Business Events, Comfy Pets of AZ, Ellaments Salon, Enlightened Horse, Guaranteed Clean Carpet Cleaning, Kathy Does Kake, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Total Refrigeration & Home Services and Turf Realty. For more information or to join the sponsors, contact info@finditinlaveen.com or call 602-373-8371.
Inked Auto Glass offers discounts
Travis Kolasinksi, owner of the glass repair company, said his business is offering the following summer specials:
- 10 percent off for cash-paying customners
- $10 off chip repairs ($25 instead of $35)
The local company provides mobile service as well in repairing windshields and other broken auto glass, as well as home and business glass needs, showers and tables.
Reach the business at inkedautoglass@gmail.com or call 602-460-3838.
Do you have some news you want to share about your business? Email your information to the South Mountain District News with subject line: BUSINESS BRIEF. This is a perfect time to let people know about a business anniversary, special sales or events, an expansion, the addition of new staff, a promotion, etc. Send news to smdnews@cox.net.
