Cooking Up Careers: Student-Run Avenue 27 Turns Culinary Curiosity into Award-Winning Restaurant Experience at DVUSD
By Shay Moser Chef and Culinary Instructor Ryan Mattheis is familiar with Deer Valley Unified School District’s Barry Goldwater High School. He’s also familiar with restaurant work as a former sous chef, eatery assistant manager, catering company chef/partner, and resort catering ...
Epic Kids November 2022
Introducing the November 2022 issue of Epic Kids. Enjoy! Click on the photo above to view the November 2022 issue of Epic Kids. We welcome feedback and story suggestions. Let us know about the epic kids you know in the ...
Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children Making the Move into Larger Space
Ava’s Tree House was created to offer children the gift of childhood in a safe, hyper-clean, comforting environment. Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children’s new 12,000 square foot building will be remodeled into just that, a stress-reducing environment for families impacted ...
6 Things to Consider When Choosing a Camp for Your Kid
Camp is a fun place where your kid can learn a new skill, find a new passion, and make new friends! However, there’s no one-size-fits-all camp. To find the right one for your kid, consider these 6 things. Know What ...
Halloween Do’s and Don’ts for Kids who have Autism
Halloween Do’s and Don’ts for Kids who have Autism By Aysa Shaffer, BCBA, Vice President of Integrated Therapy Services, Axis for Autism For most kids, Halloween is one of the best nights of the year. But for children with sensory ...
Great Hearts Raises More Than $800,000 at 5th Annual Great Hearts Gala
Great Hearts Academies raised more than $800,000 during its 5th annual Great Hearts Gala. The night to remember, presented by Casas Bonitas and produced by Broadcast Rentals, took place on Saturday, September 24 at Chateau Luxe in Phoenix. The event ...
Phoenix Home to First Independent Friends School in Southwest––Phoenix Friends School
“Phoenix is the first city in the southwest to secure a prestigious, independent Friends school featuring a new model of values education and learning for grades five and six opening Fall 2023 (1875 N. Central Avenue) in midtown Phoenix,” announced Founder and ...
Epic Kids October 2022
Introducing the October 2022 issue of Epic Kids. Enjoy! Click on the photo above to view the October 2022 issue of Epic Kids. We welcome feedback and story suggestions. Let us know about the epic kids you know in the ...
Dining Out for a Great Cause: School Fundraiser Underway at Thirsty Lion Gastropub
By Gretchen Pahia Dining for a cause is a great reason to check out a delicious restaurant chain here in the Valley. This September, Thirsty Lion Gastropub is partnering with local schools to raise money for their Parent Teacher Organizations ...
Epic Kids, September 2022
Introducing the September 2022 issue of Epic Kids. Enjoy! Click on the photo above to view the September 2022 issue of Epic Kids. We welcome feedback and story suggestions. Let us know about the epic kids you know in the ...
Third-grade CEO and Epic Kids columnist Nicholas Bubeck Interviews Chris Gronkowski, NFL Player turned CEO of Ice Shaker
Hi, I’m Nicholas, your monthly Epic Kids columnist. I’m a third-grade CEO and I had the cool opportunity to interview Chris Gronkowski. Chris is one of five Gronkowski brothers: Rob, Gordie Jr., Dan, and Glenn. The only one who didn’t ...
Hands on Safety: Scottsdale-Based Program Connects Police Officers and the Community to Keep Kids Safe
By Michelle Talsma Everson Keeping kids safe is a top priority and the Hands On Safety program, ran by the Scottsdale Police Department (PD) Foothills District Crime Prevention Team, was created to do just that. “The Hands On Safety is ...
Big Brothers Big Sisters Unites Children and Teens with Positive Adult Role Models
Big Brothers Big Sisters brings children and teens together with caring, positive adult role models through professionally supported one-to-one mentoring friendships. Together they clear a path to success by breaking societal barriers, closing opportunity gaps, and overcoming adversities. A Big ...
Pop Top Challenge: Annual Friendly Competition Between Local Schools Benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central and Northern Arizona is a “home-away-from-home” for families who must travel to the Valley for medical care for their children. Every day, the house provides a place for families to stay together and close ...
Big Brothers Big Sisters Unites Children with Adult Role Models
EACH TIME BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS PAIRS A CHILD WITH A ROLE MODEL, WE START SOMETHING INCREDIBLE! The Power of our Mission: We unite children and teens with caring positive adult role models through professionally supported one-to-one mentoring friendships. Together ...
Heading Back-to-School Can be Bad for Children’s Mental Health
Back-to-school is a time of stress and anxiety for kids of all ages. This often leads to an increase in adolescent and teen suicides. Unlike adults, who have suicide spikes during the warmer months, suicide rates for children and adolescents ...
Kids Eat Free at Morning Squeeze in August
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 August, kids 12 and under can eat for free on weekdays from the ...
Department of Education Grants $2 Million to Junior Achievement of Arizona
The Department of Education has granted $2 million to Junior Achievement of Arizona through the ESSER III Setaside funds, which is now called the AZ ARP School & Community Grant, to expand JA Inspire. The additional funds will be used ...