“Arizona is rugged and gorgeous and historic and weird and funny and utterly magnificent. It’s full of surprises, not what most people expect at all.” Roger Naylor capsulizes what he wants to show the audience in this presentation. There will be fascinating commentary about his beloved state. Roger Naylor is Arizona’s premier travel writer and a member of the Arizona Tourism Hall of Fame. His current book, Awesome Arizona, adds to his previous books that celebrate the 48th State and its heritage. Readers have seen his writings in the Arizona Republic, USA Today, The Guardian, and several other publications.

Leisure World Foundation Community Grants are usually presented at this event, beginning at 5:40 pm.