Epic Kids Spring Training Dining Deals
By Gretchen Pahia March is one of the busiest times of the year in the Valley as thousands of people converge into the metro area for Spring Training. There are a ton of deals, and here are a few top ...
Innovation in Action–Inside Paradise Valley’s premier STEM Program–through the eyes of its students.
By Sondra Barr At Paradise Valley High School, a group of students is proving that the future of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) is in good hands. The CREST program, a four-year Honors STEM initiative, challenges young minds to ...
Taking Gameplay Outdoors: Friendships and Competition Meet on the Spikeball Court
By Gretchen Pahia Parents are often seeking ways to get their kids out from behind the computer or video games screen. If you haven’t heard of Spikeball, you are missing out. This is a super fun game that basically combines ...
Girl Scout Cookie Season is Back!
The largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world returns to empower girls and the community. Photos courtesy of Girl Scouts Mark your calendars for the sweet return of the 2025 Girl Scout Cookie Season, from January 19 to March 2, ...
The Junior Golf Association of Arizona will hold the Itty Bitty Open on Jan. 18
The Junior Golf Association of Arizona (JGAA) announced that it will host the ITTY BITTY OPEN on January 18, 2025 at numerous Valley-wide locations open to all youngsters ages 3-5 years old. The FREE event has three clinic times per ...
Big Hearts, Bright Minds: Boulder Creek Elementary students have the recipe for civic and educational success
By Sondra Barr Photos courtesy of Boulder Creek Elementary Boulder Creek Elementary School isn’t just about top grades—it’s a place where students grow into leaders who make a real difference in their community. For the second year in a row, ...
Pratt Brothers Come Prancing Back to Town: Annual Christmas Event Comes Back to East Valley
By Gretchen Pahia One of the biggest and brightest holiday celebrations in the valley is coming back to town for the season. Pratt Brothers Christmas, at Rawhide Western Town, is an annual holiday event that features more than 7 million ...
The Holidays Have Arrived at Disneyland Resort: Fun and Festive Holidays For All
By Gretchen Pahia Holiday adventures await the whole family this season at the Disneyland Resort and California Adventure Parks. One of the coolest things this holiday season is the opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, which opened recently in the newly ...
Snowy Escapes and Family Fun in Flagstaff
By Sondra Barr Photo courtesy of North Pole Experience Looking for a holiday getaway with winter magic and festive fun? Flagstaff is the perfect spot for families eager to make unforgettable memories. Here's your guide to some must-do activities, plus ...
A Farmtastic Holiday Celebration DEK: Vertuccio Farms unveils all-new Christmas Fest.
Vertuccio Farms is thrilled to announce its first-ever Christmas Fest this season. This all-new holiday experience promises to bring festive cheer, family fun, and farm traditions together for an unforgettable celebration. Cono Vertuccio, the farm’s chief farming officer, says, “We ...
