Life Scout Eric Achor Creates Go Fund Me for Eagle Scout Project Benefiting the Non-Profit Phoenix Children’s Project
Eagle Scout Project Benefits Phoenix Children's Project Life Scout Eric Achor has been involved with scouting since he was 6 years old. Working toward earning his Eagle Scout rank he came up with the idea to complete a concrete walk ...
Newly Released Documentary About Brave Teens Stars Horizon HS Student
In 2018, twelve blind teenagers who grew up in the desert heat, void of an ocean, defied all odds and learned how to sail at a local lake. The dozen, known as the Blind Buccaneers, later journeyed hundreds of miles ...
Local Teen Publishes Second Children’s Book That Will Help the Homeless
Ashley Nevison, age 14, recently published her second children’s book, titled “We Are So Beautiful; Valuing the Differences Among Everyone.” The book introduces young children to the concept of diversity. The book is her second in The Monster Bully Series ...
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 ...
DVUSD Alumni Creates International STEM Program for Teens
By Emma Wolff For most teenagers, high school does not include connecting with people from all over the United States to start an international science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) program for other students. But, for Tina Sindwani, a class ...
Pinnacle High School English Teacher Named as a Finalist in the Governor’s Arts Awards
Katherine Fizz, an English teacher at Pinnacle High School, has been named a finalist in the Governor’s Arts Awards in the category of Arts In Education – Individuals. “This award means a lot to me personally and professionally,” Fizz says. ...
The Peoria Education Foundation Honors PUSD Seniors with Thousands in Scholarships
The Peoria Education Foundation awarded more than $45,000 in scholarships to Peoria Unified high school seniors this year. Many scholarship recipients were from Upper Westside schools. The Peoria Education Foundation awards various scholarships for high school seniors in the following ...
Experience the Power of Music at the Musical Instrument Museum
The Musical Instrument Museum’s motto is that “music is the language of the soul.” Also known as MIM, the North Valley treasure began with a vision to create a musical instrument museum that would be truly global. Realizing most musical ...
Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Charities Helps Make Music Possible for Upper Westside School
By Noah Flack Emily Hendricks, an early elementary music teacher at Archway Classical Academy, recently had her wish granted as part of the Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers program. Every year Fiesta Bowl Charities awards grants to ...
Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Charities Helps Complete Library Makeover
By Noah Flack When Rhiannon Spetrini learned that the Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers program was accepting grant applications, she knew exactly what her wish would be. Desert Trails Elementary had recently undergone renovations to its 25-year-old ...
Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Charities Help North 32nd Integrated Classrooms Stay Artistic
By Karishma Sood Bruce Black, an art teacher, head of the fine arts department and head of student leadership at North Phoenix Preparatory Academy, received a $2,500 grant from the Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers Program. The ...
Non-Profit Organization Hosts Virtual Gala to Provide Kids with Spina Bifida a Place to Find Adventure, Meet Other Kids
Under the Stars with Camp Patrick - Virtual Style! Thursday, April 22, 2021 6:30pm - 7:30pm Complementary to attend online. Enjoy a Night Under the Stars from your home, patio, office, ball field, car, anywhere! Grab your closest friend or ...
Special Education Classroom Receives Upgrade Courtesy of Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Charities
Ashley Franklin, a K-6 special education teacher, had a surprise this past fall when she was selected as a Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers recipient. She is one of four faculty members from Justine Spitalny Elementary School ...
Know a Young Writer? YA Stories is Collecting Short Fictional Stories from Writers Ages 11-17!
After the Nova is calling all writers between the ages of 11-17 to submit a short fictional story. This is a great opportunity to get an original creative piece published. After the Nova is an upcoming science fiction anthology ...
City of Phoenix Offering a FREE Virtual Spring Break Camp
The City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department will present free virtual Spring Break activities for youth ages 6 to 13 during the weeks of March 8 and March 15. The PHXPlays at Home Virtual Spring Break Camp will provide ...
Arizona’s Top Youth Volunteers of 2021 Selected by National Program
Anika Attaluri, 17, of Chandler and Hadley Gray, 11, of Surprise today were named Arizona's top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, America's largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer service. As State Honorees, Anika and Hadley will each ...
Arizona’s Most Colorful Family Attraction, Crayola Experience Chandler, Has Re-Opened
Crayola Experience, the brand’s indoor family destination where color comes to life, reopened its Arizona attraction on Wednesday, March 3. Located in the Chandler Fashion Center, the family attraction will be open Wednesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to ...
Ninja Zone Relaunch at IMPACT Gymnastics Academy includes the debut of Baby Ninja program this March
IMPACT Gymnastics Academy in North Central Phoenix is pleased to announce a relaunch of their popular Ninja Zone Program starting March 1, 2021. Located at 7812 N. 12th Street, the gym owned by Samantha Baltierrez and Maria Lawrence has been ...