The 17th annual Math/Science Field Day at Scottsdale Community College is Thursday, Jan. 10. The event is free for registered high school students and teacher sponsors. There are student competitions, demonstrations and prizes relating to math and science. There will be booths highlighting the latest trends in forensics, computer science, robotics, biology, math and physics. [...]
As we dash our way through this festive season, let’s take a moment to conjure up warm and fuzzy feelings for… reading. Okay, maybe reading isn’t at the top of your to-do list as shopping, get-togethers and special events vie for your attention, but this time of year is the perfect opportunity to shine light [...]
A quick review of ”signature events” for this year’s Phoenix Comicon reveals the creative underpinnings of folks who do the geek. Think “Bleeding Cool Fan Awards” (Fri, May 25), “Brain Eating Contest” (Sat, May 26) and “Dr. Who Party Like a Time Lord” (Fri, May 25). I’m told that middle one involves JELL-O®, so not to worry [...]
After her most recent trip to a big box bookseller, Lynn Trimble gets a bad case of the bookstore blues. But she’s got happy news too — of a Tucson event dedicated to promoting literacy and creative expression.
Lynn Trimble stumbles on several library-related finds in Phoenix, Wickenberg and Las Vegas — and shares fun photos with a library theme.
Scottsdale writer Lynn Trimble — a mom of three grown children who’ve experienced public/charter schools, private schools and home education — considers the many opportunities her children have missed through the years due to time consumed by evening and weekend homework.
Lynn Trimble previews the 2011 Arizona Poetry Out Loud competition taking place this week (which is free and open to the public) — then shares a bit about the students and judges who’ll be participating, as well as the poems students plan to recite.
Make your next birthday party a real splash by holding it at Kiwanis Recreation Center’s indoor wave pool and water slide! What could be better than three-foot waves and a double-spiral water slide? We’re giving away a Splash Bash Birthday Party valued at $175. It includes: 16 people, birthday child is free two-hour hosted public [...]
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This summer, those lovable yellow minions assemble and return to theaters when “Despicable Me 2″ opens July 3. We are sending five families (four tickets each) to a special, reserved-seating advance screening at 7pm on Thursday, June 27 at the AMC Deer Valley 30. The screening will be in Real D 3D. The film features [...]
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JUNE 2013
$6.00Great Escapes! Our updated directory of some of the best family-friendly getaways at resorts in Arizona, California, Colorado, Mexico and Nevada.
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MAY 2013
$6.00Our 2013 directory of Valley aquatics programs — everything from learn-to-swim programs to diving, racing and synchronized swimming!
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April 2013
$6.00Our April 2013 issue features the 2013 Summer Solutions directory — more than 500 day camps in Maricopa County!
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March 2013
$6.00Our March 2013 issue features the 2013 directory of Overnight Camps in Arizona and the Southwest!
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February 2013
$6.00Our February 2013 issue is all about babies! Learn how to begin building your baby’s bookshelf, make your own baby food, find parent/tot classes and Daddy Boot Camps around the Valley. Plus: gifts, gadgets and great new looks for baby.
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January 2013
$6.00It’s our annual pregnancy issue! Learn about the latest trend among expectant parents: “gender-reveal” parties. Plus: Should you bank your baby’s umbilical cord blood?
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