By Sondra Barr Markus Amdam Bang, a sixth grader at Tempe Prep Academy, achieved what many musicians only dream of. This past December, Markus took the stage at the Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix, singing angelic duets with legendary vocalist ...
For the new year, our family thought it would be a great idea to make vision boards to visualize the goals we plan on accomplishing. A vision board is a fun and fulfilling project. I think it’s important to make ...
By Sondra Barr For Michael Swerlyk, an 18-year-old senior at Notre Dame Preparatory High School (NDP), enrolling in the elective course Imprints of Honor was about stepping out of his comfort zone. “I wasn’t very familiar with the military or ...
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 (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 ...
By Dannelle of Maricopa County Library District One of the best ways to get kids to enjoy reading is to involve them in the story—and interactive picture books, like “Bunny Slopes” by Claudia Rueda, make that task easy and fun! ...
Want to grow a Christmas tree this year? You can—with a sponge and a little bit of science magic! This fun experiment combines plant growth and creative play to give you a mini tree you can water, watch sprout, and ...
Name: Gregory Russo Profession: Banking Age: 48 What do you do for a living? I serve as a regional president for OneAz Credit Union. In essence, I oversee the operations and strategic direction of our branches in the Phoenix ...
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, ...
Photo courtesy of Phoenix Day School for the Deaf Phoenix Day School for the Deaf (PDSD) middle school students Owen, Espi, and Samuel recently competed and won at the VEX IQ Robotics Competition. The VEX IQ Robotics Competition is an ...