Tails and Tales: Maricopa County Reads Continues the Summer Reading Program
Maricopa County Reads’ Summer Reading Program is a beloved tradition for many local families. Through August 1, children, teens and adults can read for enjoyment, earn prizes and avoid summer learning loss. Simply go to maricopacountyreads.org and click on the ...
New Playground Debuts in Jackrabbit Park
Jackrabbit Park Features New Equipment for Youth Located at 60th Street and Paradise Lane (6002 E. Paradise Lane), Jackrabbit Park is comprised of 17 acres. The basin-style park first opened in 1986, but recently, city officials and community members celebrated ...
What’s the Difference between Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Veterans Day?
Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Veterans Day confuse a lot of people because each of these federal holidays honors a group of people. Don’t worry, here’s how to distinguish between the holidays. Memorial Day: Honoring and remembering all of the ...
Summer Deals: Kids Eat Free in June at Morning Squeeze
The groovy breakfast and lunch spot Morning Squeeze is helping parents take a bit of the squeeze out of their wallet this summer. For the month of June, kids 12 and under can eat for free on weekdays from the restaurant’s Kids ...
Mercury Mine Elementary Wins $20,000 Box Top Extra Credit Sweepstakes
Natalie Taylor, a Montessori preschool teacher and parent at Mercury Mine Elementary School, won $20,000 for the school in the Box Tops Extra Credit Sweepstakes. “At first, I didn't believe it. I thought it was a gimmick,” she shares. “After ...
Indoor Museums for Cool Summer Fun
Five hot spots for educational activities for the whole family By Jill Frier Photos Courtesy of Featured Museums With the summer heat in full effect and monsoon on the horizon, it’s a great time to find fun and educational ...
New Exhibition Features the Artwork of Local Students
“Visions ’21,” a new exhibition featuring the artwork of local high school students who participate in Scottsdale Arts Learning & Innovation’s Visions program, opened May 7. The artwork will remain on display through Sept. 13 in the Center Space gallery ...
School Partnership Earns National Award
National School Board Association honors the school partnership between ASU Prep Digital and Pendergast for accelerating learning and opening the door to higher education opportunities for underserved students. A collaboration between ASU Prep Digital and Pendergast Elementary School District was ...
Phoenix Holocaust Association’s Creative Arts Contest Winners Announced; Virtual Award Program Scheduled
The Phoenix Holocaust Association has selected the winners of its Student Writing and Art Contest held in honor of its 36th anniversary. Students in 7th-12th grade were encouraged to submit original creative work to highlight their personal experiences with a ...
Park West Shopping Center Launches New Kids Club This June
Complimentary club events feature crafting, music and lots of fun Park West, located at 9744 West Northern Avenue, is excited to announce its new weekly Park West Kids Club, a free series of events taking place from 10:00 a.m. to ...
The Be Kind People Project Makes a Delicious Delivery to Creighton teachers
Promoting what they preach, The Be Kind People Project partnered with Fairytale Brownies to deliver sweet treats to the Creighton School District for Teacher Appreciation Week. Kindness and thoughtfulness for others are values that are important for building character in ...
Two Family Shows Coming to The Madison Center for the Arts This May
May in Arizona means the summer heat is here and it’s time to start looking for fun indoor activities to keep the kids entertained. A new performing arts venue in Phoenix is ready to make its debut this May with ...
Phoenix Public Library Branches Resume Limited In-Building Visits
Phoenix Mayor Gallego and Phoenix City Council recently approved Phoenix Public Library’s plan to restore in-building visits. Restoration of in-building visits will roll out in three separate library location groupings with the first group of eight – Burton Barr Central ...
Summer Water Safety: Stay cool and safe with these helpful tips
By Jill Frier Summer is fast approaching and, unfortunately for the Valley of the Sun, so is accidental drowning season. City resources, state agencies, and first responders come out in droves this time of year cautioning parents to “Watch Your ...
Community Members Needed to Help Support Parents
By Emily Singleton It takes a village to raise a child, but most of us don’t even know our next door neighbors—much less have any idea how to be a part of supporting them in raising their family. Home visitation ...
Local Organizations Encouraged to Participate in the Grow a Reader Virtual Book Drive
Every May, Southwest Human Development’s Grow A Reader Virtual Book Drive helps provide books to young children in low-income Arizona communities. For companies and community volunteer organizations, Grow A Reader is an opportunity to support a charitable initiative and have ...
Phoenix Holocaust Association, Arizona Jewish Historical Society Offer Holocaust Education/Awareness Programs Via Joint Speaker’s Bureau Program
Arizona’s Holocaust survivors and their descendants have long volunteered to share their personal stories with members of the community. These important stories can be shared virtually to schools, youth and community organizations. Combining efforts, the Phoenix Holocaust Association (PHA) and ...
AZ529, Arizona’s Education Savings Plan Launches Second Annual Statewide Essay Contest
For more than 20 years, AZ529, Arizona’s Education Savings Plan, has helped families accumulate more than $1.9 billion in tax-deferred education savings. To continue highlighting the importance of saving money for children’s post-high school educational and career goals, the second-annual ...
