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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Posts Tagged ‘Glendale’

Gentle lessons to protect ears, nose and mouth

Richard Jacobson (left) and Jerald S. Altman, MD. Photo by Daniel Friedman.

Last August, an Oklahoma family drove all the way to Phoenix, not realizing that their 8-month-old child’s life could be in danger. They knew something wasn’t right. The child couldn’t cry. He wasn’t babbling like babies so often do. Before leaving for their trip, they took him to a local emergency room. Doctors examined him, [...]

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Date night giveaway: Bon Jovi’s “Because We Can” tour

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Congratulations Anadee Flint! You have won two tickets to see Bon Jovi the “Because We Can” tour coming to Jobing.com arena Tuesday, April 23.      

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Weekly schools and education roundup

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The Gilbert Rotary Club  is in the process of distributing dictionaries to 2,700 third graders in Gilbert Public Schools. This is the dictionary project’s sixth year. These are not electronic dictionaries or apps for smart phones, but actual books the students are encouraged to write their names in and, it is hoped, use for years. [...]

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Take the whining out of dining

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Have you ever made the decision to eat out, hoping for a quiet, relaxing dining experience, but ended up instead with a circus of wild kids and two fuming parents? That isn’t enjoyable for anyone—including other guests at the restaurant. The dining out experience doesn’t have to be frustrating. Here, from local child development experts, [...]

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Free, family-friendly Ballet Under the Stars

Ballet Under the Stars. Photo courtesy of Ballet Arizona.

Each year Ballet Arizona in Phoenix presents a series of free outdoor performances perfect for family outings. It’s a popular affair for teen dancers who enjoy attending with their friends, and for families eager to introduce their children to dance in a casual setting. Often families bring blankets or lawn chairs, as well as picnic [...]

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Pool safety for pets

The Gettleman’s puppy S’more in the pool. Photo courtesy of the Gettleman family.

It was the middle of the night when my husband and I were awakened by a frantic sound of splashing mixed with helpless, panicky yelps. Being new to pool owning, it took us a moment to follow the sounds outside. Luckily it was still cool at night and our bedroom windows were open. Had they [...]

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Long luxurious locks lopped for Locks of Love

Jarrett Carpenter (9) watches as Tiffany Driscoll cuts his hair. He had wanted to grow his hair long enough to donate 10 inches but his father said, no, and sent him to get it cut.

Every year for 13 years Midwestern University in Glendale has brought in hairstylists from various salons to cut hair for the Cuts for Kids event. People who are willing to donate 10 inches or more of their hair get a free cut and their tresses are donated to Locks of Love to make wigs for [...]

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The CATS meow

The musical CATS is right up there with root canals and cleaning the litter box for Scottsdale “Stage Mom” Lynn Trimble. But photos from Spotlight Youth Theatre in Glendale have Trimble taking a second look at the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical inspired by T.S. Eliot’s cat tales.

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An affaire with chocolate

It’s a common statement most evenings in my home. One of us (usually Mylan or me) will say “I need chocolate!” and the other will respond with a knowing nod. This evening was no exception — but I knew where we could score some. A real fix, not the usual “run to Walgreens for a [...]

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A chance to play Santa

Except for a brief moment of restful regrouping during the Thanksgiving weekend, my staff has been working around the clock for weeks. It’s “that time of year” for us, an annual marathon that tests our energy, our stamina, our resilience and our shared sense of humor. Double-issue deadline time. Our 132-page 2011 Schools, etc. book went [...]

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