Local Boys & Girls Club Celebrates 60 Years By Alison Bailin Batz Senior Account Executive Established in 1954, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale empowers youth of all ages and backgrounds develop the qualities needed to reach their full potential...
By Andrea Omer The summer program at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale Vestar Branch, would not be complete without the Leaders in Training (LIT) program. The LIT program consists of youth in eighth through twelfth grade. These teens spend their summer...
Local Youth Honored at Digikids Film Festival By Alison Bailin Batz Senior Account Executive The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale partnered with the Microsoft Store The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale partnered with the Microsoft Store located...
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER SCOTTSDALE Announcing New Board Members By Andrea Omer The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale is pleased to announce the newest members to the non-profit’s Board of Governors: “We are very thankful to have this great group...
MNO is secret Mom Code for “Moms Night Out!” Almost all Moms understand the beauty of MNOs. The kid-less night we get to go out with friends to relax and reconnect. The time we need to gossip, catch up, brag, complain, or just hang out. Let’s face it, we all need a...
BRRRRR Desert Ridge Parent’s Group (DRPG) and Aviano get FROZEN before Summer Heat Up! By Laura McConnell DRPG Family Activities Co-Chair DRPG partnered with Aviano to “Kick-Off Summer” by showing Disney’s FROZEN in the park! Everyone loves FROZEN so it was the...
By Officer Tim Mitten Community Action Officer Black Mountain Precinct, Phoenix Police Department Did you know that the Phoenix Police Department has entered into a partnership with MedReturn to have Prescription Drug Collection boxes at each of the City of Phoenix...
!!Book Drive!! Hosted by: Girl Scout Troop 485 For: UMOM New Day Center When: We will be accepting books all of June and July, 2014 Why: We are doing a book drive for the UMOM New Day Center to give books to children in need Questions? Contact us...
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT NEWS May 28, 2014 Contact: David Urbinato 602-262-4994, Cell: 602-350-1506 COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION FUNDS NORTH PHOENIX PARK IMPROVEMENTS...
By Ashley Allen On an August day, a boy named Tanner VanNewkirk was born. Tanner is a student at Explorer Middle School. This young man has lived for a few, but until the age of seven, his life got a little bit more interesting. Tanner VanNewkirk is an amateur golfer,...
By Mariah Maloof Ever wonder what a seventh grader thinks about Explorer Middle School? My name is Mariah Maloof and I’m a seventh grader at Explorer Middle School. I am new to this school, and in the beginning of the school year, I didn’t know anyone. Soon, I met so...
By Mac McGraw Social Media has escalated with great momentum since the start of the twenty-first century. This booming business has gained many members without ever slowing down. The first main social media company that became popular was MySpace; an online social...
By Zoe Pepin Last semester, Explorer Middle School students performed a production of Modern Day Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummers Night Dream for their spring play. I interviewed Olivia Gugger, who played Romeo and Juliet’s granddaughter. Olivia Gugger Who did...
By Lisa Stewart Eighth grade students in Digital Media at Explorer Middle School will be moving on to high school. Recently, they came together to discuss what words of wisdom they would pass on to the new Eighth graders. “Stay organized and do your homework.” Hana...
By Zoe Pepin Well, you should take them to Explorer Middle School. Explorer has many opportunities for your child. We have a program where if your child has a disability they have a program where they can go to school here, but not be in any of the same classes with...
By Barb Kozuh The Desert Ridge Parents’ Group (DRPG) was founded by a Mom who loved her community of Desert Ridge, but was looking to find a group of Mom’s who were going through what she was going through with her toddlers…the teething, the tantrums and wondering if...
The Desert Ridge® Parents’ Group (DRPG) is a fun-filled organization for parents and children in the North phoenix area. All families in the Desert Ridge® community are invited to check out our activities and events! Founded in 1997, the not-for-profit Desert Ridge®...
Kid friendly ways to beat the heat this summer with ice and water play.* Freezy Tees Contest Supplies Tee shirts, Wax paper, Baking Trays The chill factor in this fast-paced race makes it much cooler than your average dress-up game. Before the contest, prepare a...
By by Nolan E. Cordon DMD, MS You may have noticed an increase in children 7 to 10 years of age with braces. You may have also wondered why they would have braces if they still had baby teeth. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that an orthodontic...
Paradise Valley Unified School District Celebrates Centennial Year By Marty Macurak As we enjoy the modern developments and conveniences that comprise Desert Ridge, it is easy to believe that everything here is as young as the neighborhoods in which we live. Yet, you...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Gena Wade, PVCC Box Office Coordinator Box Office Phone: 602-787-7738 Email: boxoffice@paradisevalley.edu Website: www.paradisevalley.edu/cpa WHO: Paradise Valley Community College WHAT: June...
Hello Wildfire! Wildfire Book Fair is this week. Students viewed the fair on Friday and have a list for you. The Book Fair will be open 30 min before and after school for parents and students to shop. See our Spring Fair at ...
Wildfire Elementary's 8th Annual Silent Auction Baja Beach Party When: Saturday, May 3, 2014 Time: 6pm-10pm Where: Aviano Clubhouse - 22500 N Aviano Way, Phoenix 85050 Price: Tickets are $30 per person and include food, 2 drink tickets and entertainment. Tickets must...
April 21 -25 Wildfire Recycling Club is doing a GO Green with Goodwill School Challenge! Drop your gently used clothing, shoes, books, housewares, and electronics in the bins on the south end of the parking lot. Baja Beach Party Silent Auction is Saturday...
