Chino Bandido’s New Location Opens July 8
Phoenix Culinary Fave, Chino Bandido, is Back! Founded by husband and wife duo Frank and Eve Collins, Chino Bandido Takee-Outee was a favorite among Valley foodies for over 30 years. When Chino Bandido announced the closure of its original location ...
Arizona Nonprofit Helps Arizona Youth Become Future Leaders
Youth4Youth Helps Students Build Leadership Skills By Jessica Yanow During the past year, mental health has worsened due to the pandemic and various associated stressors, especially within our youth population. According to a 2021 State of Mental Health in America ...
Fourth of July Events Around Phoenix in 2021
Fourth of July weekend is set to be an epic celebration in Phoenix in 2021. From Anthem to Queen Creek and lots of places in between, check out these family friendly events during the evenings of Saturday, July 3, and ...
Enjoy a Space-themed Epic Adventure at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Space-themed Epic Adventures Await at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Three, two, one… blast off! Enjoy an epic family trip around the galaxy during Outta This World Summer at the Princess. Guests visiting through Labor Day are certain to love ...
Peoria’s July 4th All-American Festival is Back with a Bang at Peoria Sports Complex
Peoria announces that Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers will headline the event Peoria's All-American Festival is back with a bang this year on Sunday, July 4, bringing super group Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers, and the largest Independence Day fireworks show to the Valley. "The All-American Festival is ...
Subaru Presents Scottsdale 4th of July Celebration at WestWorld
4th of July Celebration at WestWorld Offers Exciting Display Subaru Presents Scottsdale 4th of July Celebration at WestWorld returns for an 8th spectacular year, Sun., July 4, from 5-10 p.m., delivering fresh, family entertainment with the largest fireworks show in Scottsdale’s history—in fact, twice ...
Early Childhood Development Career Opportunities at Job Fair
Coronavirus wreaked havoc on kids and families in Arizona. Many children were out of high-quality early learning environments, many families had parents need to leave the workforce to take care of their kids at home, etc. Many are able to ...
Tips for Camping with Kids in Arizona
By Jill “MamaBug” Frier There is time like the present to start planning outdoor activities and trips with your youngsters. One new activity our family plans to tackle this year is camping. We are avid hikers and love to find ...
Tips to Keep Kids Safe From Hot Car Deaths
“Even one child dying in a hot car is too many,” says Amy Artuso, senior program manager of advocacy at the National Safety Council (NSC), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to eliminate preventable deaths at work, in homes, in ...
Get Ready for Kindergarten and Beyond by Joining the DVUSD Big Kid Book Club
If you’re a parent or caregiver for a child between the ages of 3 and 5, the Deer Valley Unified School District (DVUSD) invites your child to join the Big Kid Book Club. “Let us help your child cultivate a love for ...
Father’s Day specials, foam parties, funky umbrellas, and more, this Summer at Desert Ridge Marketplace
Desert Ridge Marketplace is keeping things cool with a ton of family fun and colorful installations all summer long. Guests will be treated to live music, art, Father’s Day celebrations, and kid-friendly events. Not sure what to do for dad ...
Indian Bend Elementary Collects 32,000+ Bottles of Water to Benefit a Local Nonprofit
Indian Bend Elementary Collects 32,000+ Bottles of Water to Benefit a Local Nonprofit With the temperatures rising, many community organizations need support and donations to provide water to those in need. For several years, Sarah Tokosh, a paraeducator at Indian ...
Phoenix Children’s Ranked by U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals
The Health System is Arizona's Only Children's Hospital Ever to be Named to the List For the fifth time, Phoenix Children’s Hospital has earned national rankings from U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” in 10 out of 10 ranked ...
Water Parks and Swimming Pools in the Valley of the Sun
By Jill “MamaBug” Frier Summer is in full swing and it’s hot outside! So what’s the best way to keep your kids busy while keeping them cool and getting them outside into the fresh air? Well, make a big splash ...
Visiting Northern Arizona with Kids
By Jill “MamaBug” Frier Most people in Phoenix venture north of the Valley for a day trip now and then. We like to visit the mountains, tall pines and cool summers of Flagstaff with trips to the Grand Canyon National ...
Going to the Lake! Tips for Fun and Safety at the Lake This Summer
By Jill “Mamabug” Frier Summer has arrived in the Valley of the Sun, and the heat in the desert makes it the perfect season to head to one of our nearby lakes. Whether you love boating, fishing, swimming, water sports, ...
Fun Kid-Friendly Stuff to Do at Home this Summer
Are you at your wit’s end trying to come up with ideas to entertain your kids at home while you try to get work done? We brainstormed some ideas that may help fill in a few gaps when you run ...
The Traditional Academy at Bellair Accelerates Learning, Even During Challenging Pandemic Year
While many schools across the state and country remain concerned about kids falling behind during the pandemic, one Deer Valley school is doing so well that its students have moved up to the next grade level. “Even with all of ...
