Councilman Tom Simplot will welcome four businesses into the Seventh Avenue Merchants Association starting at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec.7. He will hold four ribbon-cuttings in the area known as Melrose on Seventh (Seventh Avenue between Indian School and Camelback roads).

"We have worked closely with the Seventh Avenue Merchants Association to build a pedestrian-friendly shopping district that offers unique merchandise and services," said Simplot, who represents Council District 4. "Melrose on Seventh is a great place to shop, eat or grab a cup of coffee all year long and especially around the holidays."

Thursday, Dec. 7, Ribbon-Cutting Schedule

1:30 p.m.
Phoenix Metro Retro
708 W. Montecito Ave.

1:45 p.m.
Urban Cookies
702 W. Montecito Ave.

2:10 p.m.
Wag 'n' Wash Healthy Pet Emporium
4230 N. Seventh Ave.

2:30 p.m.
Lucky 15 Paper Arts
4216 N. Seventh Ave.