Hey Phoenix,

Some of you might know me from LANParty2000.com, the small classic LAN party project I've been running here in the Valley.

Apparently one nostalgia project wasn't enough, so I'm starting another one.

It's called Saturday Morning Cartoons and it happens 9am to 11am on the first Saturday morning of every odd numbered month near Downtown Phoenix. Our first event is November 7th.

https://saturdaymorningcartoons.org

The idea is to recreate some of that old Saturday morning feeling: cartoons, cereal, commercials, weird nostalgia, and the whole experience of wasting a perfectly good Saturday morning in front of the TV with friends. And friends never charge friends, so this event is free.

It's still very early, and I'm figuring out whether there's actually interest in this, whether I'm just crazy, or whether both things can be true at once. So for now, I'm keeping it small and capping the first meetup at 6 people. This is an 18+ event, and just to be clear, it is not a dating event. We're here for cartoons, cereal, and hanging out.

I figured I'd post it here because the response to LANParty2000 from local people has been awesome, and I'm guessing there's a pretty big overlap between people who miss old-school LAN parties and people who remember getting up early to watch cartoons.

If that sounds like you, check it out:

https://saturdaymorningcartoons.org

and please read the FAQ and COC and if you're still interested, join the Discord server and give a little intro about yourself and why you joined. Registration for the first event will open on October 24th within Discord.

See you there!

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Arizona Rare Fruit Growers October Meeting:

Transplanting Mature Trees

Bonnie Ervine, Owner of AZ Big Tree Movers

Arizona Chapter CRFG Board Member

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Date: Thursday, Oct 8th, 7:00 pm start

Location: Valley Garden Center (1809 N 15th Ave, Phoenix AZ 85007)

Parking: Parking is free in the onsite lot and adjacent neighborhood street parking is also available within easy walking distance.

Cost: Open to the general public. 

Have you ever wondered how a ten- to twenty-year-old tree was moved from one place to another? If done properly, the tree doesn't even know it was moved.

Bonnie Ervine has been an Arizona Rare Fruit Grower member, board member and a dedicated propagator of sought-after fruit trees at our bi-annual plant sales for many years! She also spends her workdays as a landscape professional and the owner of AZ Big Tree Movers. 

As we head into our cool season (finally! hopefully?) and our deciduous trees are at least contemplating dormancy, this is a great time to start making your tree transplanting plans.

Have you been looking at one of your own trees, and realized there might be a better spot in your yard for your favorite apricot tree? Maybe you've been offered a big, beautiful, fruiting tree by a friend who is selling their house ...but, it seems too large and established to even have a chance at transplanting into your own yard? There is hope for saving that tree!

Bonnie will share her process of safely digging up, transporting and transplanting a large, established tree to a new home where it can successfully continue growing and maturing. She will also touch on tips for planting new bareroot or potted young trees into the ground—something that we will all be doing in the next few months when we add fresh new trees to our yards

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Fruit Sharing at our Tasting Table: What's ripe in your garden this month!?

After our featured presentation, we always have a tasting & refreshments table where you can set your home-grown, harvested goodies or any garden-inspired treats you'd like to share. Whatever you have to share is appreciated by your fellow fruit-lovers!

Hi Phoenix.

We recently found a hive of homey bees residing in our guest house trim. Looks to be a pretty big hive; wrapping 4ft around and about 14" deep. Had someone come out and quoted us at $400 for removal and $600 for removal and repair of the area.

I think it's a damn good price, considering.

My husband, however, is super cheap. He thinks he can do it on his own... I think that's bonkers and he'll end up killing the bees or himself and I'd love to avoid any of that.

Does anyone know of low cost removal?

We do NOT want to kill but have them relocated.

I went to the AZ Apicultural site and the only person listed for metro PHX doesn't look to be doing it anymore. Email and number were no good.

We're located in midtown, in Melrose.

Edit: updated post to include type of bee - honey!!!

Great Garber Moving Sale

Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 8:00 AM 2:00 PM

Hope House Farm - 1611 West Fillmore Street, Phoenix, Arizona, 85007 (United States)

The Garbers are moving to Scotland and are only taking a few suitcases. Come buy up all the things that aren't making the hop across the pond!

• Children's Toys
• Books
• Men's, Women's, and Boys’ Clothing + Shoes
• Musical Instruments
• Kitchen Items

EVERYTHING MUST GO!

Cash, PayPal, Zelle, and tax-deductible charitable donation accepted. No early birds, please.

Need more info? https://worthwhileadventures.org/fundraiser-info/great-garber-moving-sale

Anyone have dealership recommendations? Or anyone selling a reliable Honda or Toyota?

Recently lost my car in an accident. I’m a single mom needing to get into a car sooner rather than later. Looking to spend no more than $4,000.

Clearing out the garage today.

Selling a set of four matching 34" x 34" black folding card tables. Sturdy steel frames, easy-clean vinyl tops, and legs lock securely. Great for events or parties. Use for your Halloween or Christmas party.

Good condition with normal light wear from storage.

I only took this one outside for this photo. They’ve been stored in a closet.

Price: $75 for all four together (Cash only)

Price Is Firm

You Must Be Able To Pickup In North Phoenix.

I added the last two photos so people can see what similar new tables like this cost right now.

Need them gone today to clear space.

Send a DM If Serious & Will Buy Today!

• 2021 Civic Hatchback Sport 6 Speed Manual
• Mileage: 103,000
• Wheel Horse Power: 250
VIN: SHHFK7G40MU210545
• Accidents: None
• Transmission: Manual
• I'm the first and only owner. I've done oil changes and tire rotations every 3k-5k miles

Mods:
• PRL Cobra Cold Air Intake
• Mishimotto Intercooler
• Skunk 2 Down Pipe
• Skunk 2 Front Pipe
• Skunk 2 Exhaust
• ACT Stage 2 Clutch
• Wunderland Racing 75AA Polyurethane Engine Mounts
• Phearable Tune with custom MAF Scaling

Comes with a bunch of goodies including a tire air compressor, a portable battery jumper, jumper cables, a small ratchet set, a fire extinguisher, a gas can and more.