We all know that we have very little crime in Central Phoenix but just so we can handle the little bit we do have, several City Officials are providing a chance for city residents to brainstorm along with them on reducing crime in their neighborhoods. 

The meeting will be hosted by Councilman Tom Simplot, but also in attendance will be Councilman Michael Nowakowski, Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard, Mayor Phil Gordon and Public Safety Manager Jack Harris. 

The meeting will be on Saturday, February 2nd from 8 AM to 11:30 AM.

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Former Phoenix Suns player Dan Majerle will host a block party sponsored by Coors Light.  Live entertainment by Digital Underground, Tone Loc and Young MC and spirits in the heart of an array of downtown businesses.  At First Street between Washington and Jefferson streets.

Thursday, Friday and Saturday 1/31 thru 2/2 from 4PM to 2 AM.

On Thursday night, get into the Block Party at a reduced rate by presenting your Phoenix Suns Ticket.  The Suns are playing our "despised rivals", the San Antonio Spurs at US Airways Center, Thursday night.  8:30 Tipoff so stop by the Block Party, before or after the game or both.

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February 2. Taste of the NFL is the five-star food and wine extravaganza featuring a top chef from each of the 31 NFL communities, paired with an alumnus or current player from each team. Phoenix Convention Center. Main event, 7pm-9:30pm/live entertainment at 9:45pm. For ticket prices and information get info online

The event raises money for Homeless Programs in the U.S.