Green tips to save the earth - and some cash, too!

Another Earth Day is over - and this year, there's a big difference. This is the year that green is going mainstream, with renewed personal and national commitments.

And in times that seem to demand frugal living, going green can have a double impact on your home life - you'll save a little cash, along with a little bit of the planet.

Here are some of the easiest ways to get your family started on a truly green way of living.

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Friday Night Franks
Fort McDowell Adventures
Bring the kids, a few friends, a blanket, a picnic and your choice of beverage for an evening around the campfire. Live music with Ukulele Ray, horseshoes and wagon rides - and stories of the Yavapai people at 6:00 and 7: p.m. 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Free.

Every Friday through June
14803 N. Hiawatha Hood Rd.
Fort McDowell
480-816-6465

Chasing the Sun PowWow
University of Phoenix Stadium
Celebrate Native American cultures and traditions through music, dance and art. Kick off this benefit for the NABI (Native American Basketball Invitational) Foundation with a 10-K run. Friday, 5:00 p.m. until 8 p.m., Saturday, 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. $12, with those over 60 or under 6 years free.

May 1 - 3
Loop 101 and Glendale Ave.
Glendale
602-254-1952
www.Nabihoops.com

Spiked!
Desert Botanical Garden
Dale Chihuly's fantastic glass works inspire an array of unique cocktails every Thursday evening. Nibbles, music, glass and drinks (cash bar). 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. $25.

Through May 14
Phoenix
480-481-8188
www.dbg.org

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Maracay Homes provides information on community events as a public service to our friends and customers. We are not affiliated with these organizations or events but hope you might find the information helpful in supporting activities around the state. Please call the sponsoring organizations directly with any questions.