Feeding our Youth, at the Mesa Boys and Girls club

On October 28th, the Mesa Boys and Girl's Club contacted Clean Air Cab to see if we could possibly donate 30 turkeys and our time to give them a Thanksgiving dinner on November 22nd.

Despite the time crunch and the large amount of turkeys that we needed to provide for, members of Clean Air Cab's very own Green Team found a way.

The miracle came in the form of two women, Julie Renshaw and Tia Renshaw who are related to Glenn Thopsey, a hardworking man at Clean Air Cab.

 They provided the funds that allowed Clean Air Cab to obtain 30 turkeys.

 

Steve Lopez, the owner of Clean Air Cab, along with the individuals at Mesa Boys and Girls club cannot even begin to express their gratitude.

 Want to know what 30 turkeys looks like in a Prius?

so did we.... what do you think? 

Because I think that much turkey is a beautiful sight, and not just because I am a conisour of fine foods, or a meatatarian; it is because that food was donated for a good cause, for our youth, your children.

I cannot forget to mention our mascot was there.

This was Lily's first time volunteering, and as you can see...

she was exactly in her element.

Why did we chose to volunteer at the Mesa Boys and Girls Club?

because great futures start here.

interested in finding out more about this club? you can start by clicking

here.

now to the story of our service....

this is the feasting hall.

If we were vikings I would compare it to Valhalla;

but since we are not...

I will call it gym-converted-into-place-of-feasting

we were punctual. too punctual. We set up, and then forced them to give us another task

that task?

slicing pie into 200+ pieces

I doubt mass produces conveyer belts could work with the speed

or precision that we managed that night.

This is Tina.... Tina did not want her picture to be taken.

so I made sure she had a solo shot.

Tina, you deserve to be appreciated.

LOOK. Brianna's hand's are moving so swiftly, not even my hiteck

iphone could capture her movement.

I guess you could say we were SUPER-volunteers.

finally, we began the assembly line of food to be delivered to the children and their families.

People from all over the valley had come together to make this event happen.

As the families arrived and the food was laid out, it began to feel like Thanksgiving.

of course we mostly slaved away in the food area, but that is what good volunteers do right?

The lovely woman in the black shirt is Brittany. She is kind of a superstar...

especially when she hands out the turkey.

our mascot, and her lovely mommy

(who also happens to be the general manager at Clean Air Cab).

At this event, we had Clean Air Cab employees and friends alike,

joining in a cause to help the community.

When I see the hands on this sign,

I know that the future requires friendship, trust in a better tomorrow, and help from those around us.

This Thanksgiving, at Clean Air Cab, we are thankful to be part of the solution.

what are you thankful for?

I bet you didn't know....

1. The saguaro cactus blossom is the official state flower. The white flower blooms on the tips of the saguaro cactus during May and June. The saguaro is the largest American cactus.

2. Arizona leads the nation in copper production.

3. Petrified wood is the official state fossil. Most petrified wood comes from the Petrified Forest in northeastern Arizona.

4. The bola tie is the official state neckwear.

5. The Palo verde is the official state tree. Its name means green stick and it blooms a brilliant yellow-gold in April or May.

6. Turquoise is the official state gemstone. The blue-green stone has a somewhat waxy surface and can be found throughout the state.

7. The ringtail is the official state mammal. The ringtail is a small fox-like animal about two and one-half feet long and is a shy, nocturnal creature.

8. The amount of copper on the roof of the Capitol building is equivalent to 4,800,000 pennies.

9. The Castilian and Burgundian flags of Spain, the Mexican flag, the Confederate flag, and the flag of the United States have all flown over the land area that has become Arizona.

10. The original London Bridge was shipped stone-by-stone and reconstructed in Lake Havasu City.

11. The Arizona ridge-nosed rattlesnake is perhaps the most beautiful of all eleven species of rattlesnakes found in Arizona. (what do you think?)

12. Located in Fountain Hills is a fountain believed to be the tallest in the world.

13. The Hopi Indians of Arizona are noted for growing their multicolored corn.

14. Oraibi is the oldest Indian settlement in the United States. The Hopis Indians founded it.

15. At one time camels were used to transport goods across Arizona.

In addition to these useless, albeit extremely interesting facts, there are some important dates you should be aware of.

On the 11th of November is Veteran's Day and later on this month, is Thanksgiving. TODAY, Friday, November 4th is Use Your Common Sense Day; and we aren't making that up.


In commemoration of Use Your Common Sense Day, we thought of a few things you could do to take that special someone of your's out for a night around the town for FREE. This Friday is November 4th, which also happens to be the first friday of the month. This is wonderful for several reasons:



1.) admittance to the Arizona Science Center is free from 5:30 to 9:00 pm~ want more information? click here.

2.) First Fridays in Phoenix is a street event where various vendors gather and there is always an adventure to be had, wether you are enjoying the art or the eclectic crowd. curious? you have but to click this button.

3.) Have a need for art? there is a free gallery featuring artwork from the students at Arizona State University at Tempe Marketplace. Read more at the Herberger Institute



Interested in going to any of these places, showing off your newfound knowledge about the State of Arizona, but don't want to deal with the hassel of driving a car in the Phoenix area?

well..... use your common sense, and call us, Clean Air Cab, at 480-777-9777 or make an online reservation.