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2009-06-29 \Tucson\Community\
Fitness Boot Camp http://urbanathleticsbootcamp.com/comple
520-445-8000
Located in Himmel Park, Urban Athletics Boot camp prides itself on making every class different so you never get bored!

We incorporate cardiovascular exercises with strength and core training to provide a full-body workout, that includes work with ... read more

2009-06-29 \Tucson\Community\
Urban Athletics Fitness Boot Camp http://www.urbanathleticsbootcamp.com
Want to burn fat, gain lean muscle tone and have a great time doing it? Fitness boot camp is definitely the group for you!

Our boot camp class will introduce you to the basics of this high intensity, fat burning, muscle building routine. By using your ... read more

2009-06-07 \Tucson\Community\Culture\
MY LİFE İN TURKEY, Part I
    İ  never thought i would live my life in a foreign country. İ had dreams of being standed and lost in some foreign country many times in my life. The dream was very frightening. I  have dreamed that İ was in some kind of station or ... read more

2009-06-05 \Tucson\Community\Forums\Fair Trade\
Fair Trade Tucson http://www.caravanserai-tucson.com
408 E 7th St
520.207.3304
I was searching for a place to buy fair trade gifts in Tucson, and I found this write up in the Phoenix New Times:
"Caravanserai opened this spring, just off Fourth Avenue in downtown Tucson (408 E. Seventh St., 520-207-3304, www.caravanserai-tucson ... read more

2009-05-31 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\Summer Reading Favorites\
Books by Hannah Zaitlin http://www.amazon.com
Try Sally and the Snowstorm Scare, the latest children's book by Hannah Zaitlin. Find it on Amazon.com or Lulu.com!

2009-04-20 \Tucson\Community\Education\
http://pbskids.org/sid/
Several parents at the SPARKS training session highly recommended the PBS series called Sid the Science Kid.  If your browser supports flash, you can watch some clips right on the website http://pbskids.org/sid/

Also here is a great link on presenting ... read more

2009-04-11 \Tucson\Community\
2009 Competitive Cheerleading Tryouts http://www.desertcheer.com
4896 N. Jersey Court
Mary Byrd
Desert Cheer Athletix is holding Tryouts for our 2009-2010 Teams on May 9th starting at 10 AM.  All ages and skill levels are encourged to come!!

An orientation to provide information on our organization and allow everyone to meet our coaches (Now ... read more

2009-04-06 \Tucson\Community\Booknotes\
Anne Frank's diary as a tattoo on the back of a prisoner :
"...I get cross..."
(not gross)"

2009-03-30 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\
Mission Chess Club
3770 S. Mission Rd
594-5325
Learn how to play chess, teach others, or play chess online!  Kids, teens, everybody is welcome.

2009-03-23 \Tucson\Community\Animal Rescue\
Pima Animal Control / Pound : rude help
help there is VERY RUDE.  They also will not help you if you have neighbors who are hoarding cats-- we can't use our yard because of cat pee and poop from a neighbor who has over 20 cats.  They told us if they come out on an excess waste call, that we ... read more

2009-03-12 \Tucson\Community\
Urban Athletics Boot Camp : Great Class http://www.urbanathleticsbootcamp.com
Urban Athletics Boot Camp rocks!  They are hands down the best fitness class I have enrolled in (in fact they are the only class I am in currently, canceled all my other memberships).  I plan on sticking with them for quite a while since I have already ... read more

2009-03-11 \Tucson\Community\Environment\
Solar Innovation in Tucson http://uanews.org/node/19701
The solar concentrator designed by this UA team has promise for bringing electricity to remote villages - and commercialization for green buildings in the US.

2009-03-05 \Tucson\Community\
Urban Athletics Boot Camp : Awesome Class! http://urbanathleticsbootcamp.com/blog.h
This is the first fitness boot camp I have tried and I love it!  So far I've lost 12 pounds, I even inspired a co-worker to join with me (she has lost a lot of weight as well, about 9 pounds so far!)!  I tried gyms, personal trainers and diet, but so ... read more

2009-03-03 \Tucson\Community\
Xeriscape Contest http://www.tucsonbotanical.org
2615 E. Drachman St.
520-327-7517
Enter your water-wise landscape to win prizes and share your experience of creating beautiful native and low-water use plant gardens.

2009-02-21 \Tucson\Community\Animal Rescue\
Casa de los Gatos http://www.CasaDeLosGatos.org
3131 N Chapel Ave
520-881-0900
Casa de los Gatos is having a cat litter drive, to help us provide enough cat litter for our 400 cats and kittens.  Can you help?  $12 will buy a large box of scoopable litter.  Or purchase litter and drop it by to us.  Call or check our website for more ... read more

2009-02-15 \Tucson\Community\
Alice we miss you http://www.azstarnet.com/allheadlines/28
Alice Papcun was just an amazing person, a warm , wonderful unique woman who even when she was in pain near the end of her life could always find a kind word for a child and would always still make the effort to consider carefully and respond to anything ... read more

2009-02-15 \Tucson\Community\
Alice we miss you : Where are Alice's words?
I know Alice has been interviewed many times but I can't now find the transcripts on the net.  Here is another tribute

http://www.rumromanismrebellion.net/2009/02/13/alice-papcun/

but I'd like to post Alice's own words here, or at least have them ... read more

2009-02-03 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\
SPARKS - learn to teach science to your kids - better than free!
If you're interested in getting your kids excited about science, SPARKS is a program you don't want to miss.  Three workshops this spring will show you how to find 'teachable moments' in a normal day, and provide hands-on experience to share later with ... read more

2009-01-17 \Tucson\Community\
New central Great Decisions group starting
2130 E. Hampton St.
579-2895
A new central Tucson group will start on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 7-9 pm, at the Ward 6 office, 3202 E. lst Street, and meet every second Tuesday for 9 sessions. The Tucson Great Decisions Association has 25 groups meeting throughout the city, at various times ... read more

2009-01-11 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\
Getting kids up in the morning
Having problems getting kids back on the school schedule?  Here's an idea that helped some for us.  My kids love to play pretend games with Mom, but usually mom is too busy.  So, we set a special time when I'll play any game they want - at 6:30 AM.  From ... read more

2009-01-11 \Tucson\Community\Nonprofits\
Tucson Nonprofits at Idealist.org http://www.idealist.org/if/idealist/en/S
This link takes you to a search of Idealist.org for Tucson nonprofits, at the time of adding it there are 172 organizations listed.

2009-01-11 \Tucson\Community\Assistance Organizations\
International Rescue Committee Tucson office http://www.theirc.org/where/united_state
The IRC is a respected organization in charge of resettling and assisting refugees who come to Tucson.  According to their website they have assisted over 2000 refugees since 1997.

2009-01-11 \Tucson\Community\Assistance Organizations\
TIARC http://www.aztiarc.org/
Tucson International Alliance of Refugee Communities, Inc.  Interesting organization founded by former refugees to promote formation of mutual assistance organizations and promote development of refugee/immigrant communities.

2009-01-07 \Tucson\Community\Gardening\
Master Gardeners at Pima County Cooperative Extension http://ag.arizona.edu/pima
4210 N. Campbell Avenue
626-5161
Master Gardeners are available to answer your questions at the extension office, phone 626-5161, or stop by to see the demonstration garden.  "

2009-01-07 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\
Idea: Dinner Diary time
The new year is a great time for a family diary.  We started one we call the 'Dinner Diary' that we pull out at dinnertime and jot down some notes, funny things or just whatever the kids want to say.  

great for language development and getting the ... read more

2008-12-24 \Tucson\Community\Gardening\
Community Gardens of Tucson http://www.communitygardensoftucson.org/
2940 N Santa Rosa Pl
520-795-8823
http://www.communitygardensoftucson.org/ has information about the history of community gardens in Tucson, carries a blog By George! (by George Brookbank, of course - community gardening was his brainchild), and much other useful info.  The newsletter ... read more

2008-12-17 \Tucson\Community\
Sustainable Tucson list of Community Organizations http://www.sustainabletucson.org/affilia
Tucson has a wonderful backbone of interlinked community organizations.  I just found a pretty comprehensive list of them at the Sustainable Tucson website.  From Community Gardens to BICAS, a lot of neat organizations trying to improve our community ... read more

2008-12-07 \Tucson\Community\Assistance Organizations\
Community Food Bank : Volunteering
I'd love to volunteer myself for helping around the community. I am a 51 y/o honest and reliable female. Reply to this ad if you want to talk to me further..:)"

2008-12-03 \Tucson\Community\Assistance Organizations\
Community Food Bank http://www.communityfoodbank.com
3003 S. Country Club Rd #221
884-9405
Great local resource needs your help!  

The community food bank has multiple programs to help out folks who need it in our community, including a community garden and teaching programs for people to grow more food.

Please visit their site at http ... read more

2008-11-22 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\
baby sitting in my home http://www.babysitters.com/crystal85730
S Evergreen Ave
520-571-0669
I have 10 ys of experience with child care, I have worked in a day care center, worked in my home as a child care sitter, I enjoy working with children.I do crafts,playtime,parks,and so forth.
I do smoke but out side. There is only one person in our ... read more

2008-11-10 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\
Free Books, Characters Come Alive at Story Town! http://www.makewayforbooks.org
3180 North Swan Road, Suite 100
721-2334
Make Way for the 5th Annual Story  Town

Date: Saturday, November 15
Time: 11 am to 4 pm
Where: Jácome Plaza, in front of the Joel D. Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone Ave.
Cost: Free

Each year the plaza in front of the Joel D. Valdez Main Library ... read more

2008-11-09 \Tucson\Community\Sports Leagues\
: Randolph Soccer League http://www.randolphsoccer.com/
Fun soccer league for kids up to age 18.  Stresses teamwork and good sportsmanship over competition especially in the younger age groups

2008-11-09 \Tucson\Community\Sports Leagues\
: Tucson Women's Soccer League http://www.twslsoccer.org/
Women's soccer is alive and well in Tucson - teams for all skill levels, both women-only and coed.  Check out the website for team directory and schedules.

2008-10-17 \Tucson\Community\
Fall Festival http://www.newlifetucson.org
7410 S Silky Willow Dr
520 495-4206
New Life Church will host a free community event on Oct. 31st for all families with children. Located at Lakeside Park in the ball diamond this safe, lighted event will feature Inflatable games, candy, carnival type games, puppet shows, choo choo train ... read more

2008-10-13 \Tucson\Community\Culture\
Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona http://jewishtucson.org/index.aspx?page=
3822 E. River Rd
(520) 577-9393
Helping organization whose goal is to 'sustain and improve the lives of people in Southern Arizona, Israel, and around the world; wherever the needs are the greatest'.  Assists Jewish and non-Jewish recipients.

2008-10-07 \Tucson\Community\
Santa Rita High School Wants your Help
731-7505
Santa Rita High School is planning a Clean-up the campus day.  October 11, 2008 8am
weeding, trimming, trash pick up, painting.
All community, alumni, parents, students, neighbors invited.
Santa Rita High School  # 731-7505
3951 S. Pantano Road ... read more

2008-09-23 \Tucson\Community\Animal Rescue\
San Carlos Mexico puppy
520 825-2790
We found a 12 week old puppy in San Carlos and she is currently under the vets care until she has enough weight on her for shots and spaying.

She is a beautiful short haired dog who the vet says will probably be about 25 - 30 lbs.  We have pictures ... read more

2008-09-15 \Tucson\Community\Animal Rescue\
Pima Animal Control / Pound : Cat lovers
I would not take my cat to the Pima Animal Control if you are hoping to have them adopted.Also if you have lost a cat and you find that is where it has been takin,do not get your hopes up it will still be alive.My cat Smokey was taken by my cruel landlady ... read more

2008-09-14 \Tucson\Community\Animal Rescue\
90 space kennel lease/ar only no
grandfathered zoning on 4 plus acres. Must be non profit. Reasonable lease for right group w/ volunteers, one live in on premises.Enclosed bldgs and storage. Fish pond.Can house horses as well. Kennels covered w/houses, some indoors, all commercial chain ... read more

2008-09-10 \Tucson\Community\Animal Rescue\
a dog moaning
there is a dog that has been outside all day in the heat and it looks really skinny"
[editor: whoever posted, please add more detail such as address/location.  Also please note this site is NOT a hotline, if you believe an animal is suffering please ... read more

2008-08-05 \Tucson\Community\Animal Rescue\
paws-4acause http://www.paws-4acause.org
We are a new organization in tucson. We donate new and used items to local shelters and rescue groups. We also donate to families in tucson who have pets and are struggling. We are all about helping the animals and rely only on donations. Aug we are ... read more

2008-07-28 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\
IdeaZine for Kids and Parents - Vol 2 July 2008
Nature Activities - Learning Ideas - Kid-Friendly Volunteer Opportunities - Science Training for Parents

Nature Activities
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Monsoon season is the time to get out in the desert!    Even if its not just the day after a rain ... read more

2008-07-26 \Tucson\Community\Animal Rescue\
free yorkies need home quick : Love Yorkies
We lost our poodle 3 years ago and would love to have a Yorkie.  We are retired and live in a 55+ area.  Everyone loves dogs and we need another dog to love."

2008-07-22 \Tucson\Community\
Craft Show http://www.newlifetucson.org
8900 E Golf Links Rd
520 495-4206
New Life Church will host an INDOOR Craft Show on Sat., Aug 23rd from 9:am - 4:pm at 8900 E. Golf Links Rd. This event will feature a silent auction and raffle along with various artists and craftsmen. Food items will be sold by the Crossfire Youth group ... read more

2008-07-22 \Tucson\Community\
All Star Cheerleading & Dance : http://www.pridecheer.org
PRIDE ALL-STARZ in Northwest Tucson, has the best cheerleading in Tucson!  Check them out, great family oriented organization."

2008-07-19 \Tucson\Community\Animal Rescue\
free yorkies need home quick : free yorkie
can you send me info about this free yorkie at my email carolnis36 -at- yahoo.com
this is toooo good to be true"

2008-07-08 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\
Monsoon - Nature activities
The monsoon season is a window of opportunity for desert nature observations.  Here are some activities to share with your kids - and they don't cost anything:

Night Toad Walk:  any area near a riverbed, Sabino Canyon, any park with signifcant natural ... read more

2008-07-08 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\
Himmel Chess Club
Fun low-pressure chess club meets Mondays 3:30-5PM at Himmel Library.

2008-07-04 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\
Declaration of Independence
WHEN, in the Course of human Events, it becomes necessary for one People to dissolve the Political Bands which have connected them with another, and to assume, among the Powers of the Earth, the separate and equal Station to which the Laws of Nature and ... read more

2008-06-24 \Tucson\Community\
BodyZen Fitness Boot Camps www.bodyzenbootcamps.net
520-488-5404
SESSIONS START EVERY MONDAY

CALL TO SCHEDULE A FREE WORKOUT!

Have you gotten bored with your current routine?

Are you ready to take action and begin moving?

Do you want motivation and accountability?

Unlike other boot camps we run continuously ... read more

2008-06-17 \Tucson\Community\
Casa Vista Properties : [positive customer experience] http://casavistaproperties.com
I went through Casa Vista Properties about one year ago to rent a house.  The day I was to move in, a toilet had flooded the house and I could no longer rent the house.  I had all my belongings in a moving truck ready to go, and was paying by the hour ... read more

2008-06-11 \Tucson\Community\Education\
TUSD, the Harcourt reading method and "No Child Left Behind" : TUSD, Harcourt, & NCLB http://www.tucsonweekly.com/gbase/Curren
You are correct.  You're dealing with TUSD and the likes of Joel T. Ireland and Alex Rodriguez heading The Governing Board.  In other words and IMHO, "The blind leading the blind." There isn't a whole lot in TUSD that makes much sense these days.  Fortunately ... read more

2008-06-04 \Tucson\Community\Museums\
Tucson's Childrens Museum http://www.tucsonchildrensmuseum.org
200 South 6th Avenue
(520)792-9985
Cool summer fun - the Tucson Children's Museum is not only open during construction this summer, several inside areas have already been upgraded: The Wee World for 4's and under has a jungle look with Mayan pyramid and highly original flying frogs (you ... read more

2008-05-23 \Tucson\Community\Animal Rescue\
free yorkies need home quick :
hi me and my family have bee looking for a little yorkie to bring home and when i saw your add i couldnt pass it up..we have been looking for about a year and cant afford to pay the price some people are asking..hope this is not a scam as we just had ... read more

2008-05-02 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\Summer Reading Favorites\
Bad News, I'm In Charge
a funny book about a boy who rewrites the rules.  Inspired my kids to write their own 'new rules'

2008-05-02 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\Summer Reading Favorites\
There's a Bird on Your Head
A recent Mo Willems, another great book especially good for emerging readers.  It lends itself very well to a funny two-person play.

2008-05-01 \Tucson\Community\
Adorable 7mo. Female Yorkie
She is a happy, healthy and energetic little puppy! She loves walks, going to the dog park and being spoiled. She is crate-trained and sleeps through the night. I am selling her because of my very busy schedule. Paid $3300 to buy her. I have all of her ... read more

2008-04-22 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\
Keeping it Fresh: the bTucson IdeaZine for Kids and Parents http://bTucson.com/mailman/listinfo/idea
We all have times when we feel inspired, and other times when the day  
seems to drag on in gray.  Here is a chance to share those  
inspirations and help the rest of us break out of the rut on those  
other days!  Questions and requests also welcome ... read more

2008-02-29 \Tucson\Community\
Urban Athletics Boot Camp http://www.UrbanAthleticsBootCamp.com
520-235-6006
Come check out Tucson's best fitness boot camp. Urban Athletics Boot Camp has a new class starting March 7th. Come find out why this is Tucson's fastest growing boot camp. Experience weight loss, muscle gains and a new found love for exercise! This is ... read more

2008-02-28 \Tucson\Community\
All Star Cheer & Dance Tryouts http://www.tucsoncheeracademy.com
320 S Plumer Ave.
520-770-1860
Tucson Cheer Academy is Tucson’s oldest and most successful all star cheer and dance program. Tryouts for the 2008-2009 season begin May 10. Located near the U of A, they have competitive cheer and dance teams for boys and girls ages 6 to 18. With 8 teams ... read more

Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef Saturday 04/11/09 12:00 AM at New Vision Center
Take a look at an astounding, realistic coral reef created by the Institute for Figuring. The 2,000 square foot hand-crocheted installation has traveled all over the world and is on display in the Valley until July. Admire the depth of colors used as well as the additional details of shells, starfish and other sea life creatures that lurk in the ocean. Visitors learn about ocean life and can be inspired to learn the unique art of hyperbolic crochet.
 
CCA Weekly Outreach Service Saturday 07/04/09 07:00 PM at Central City Assembly
Pastor Dave will be starting a new sermon series call "Got Joy?" on April 12.
 
Reel Talk Series with Jeannie Berg Saturday 07/04/09 01:00 PM at Glendale Foothills Branch Library
Film scholar Jeannie Berg, an instructor at both Glendale and Scottsdale Community Colleges, is back for a fourth year to lead viewings and discussions about classic films from the 1930s to the present at Foothills Branch Library. 'The 2009 film series has representative films from each decade, beginning in the 1930s,' says Berg. All of the films have a comedic theme. The scheduled movies are: May 30 - Bringing Up Baby (1938) June 6 - Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) June 13 - Some Like It Hot (1959) June 20 - Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961) June 27 - American Graffiti (1973) July 11 - Tootsie (1982) July 18 - Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994) July 25 - Calendar Girls (2003)
 
Saturday Family Storytime Saturday 07/04/09 10:30 AM at Himmel Park

Family Storytime is for all ages. It is an opportunity for parents to introduce their children to reading and language in a fun way.

Location:
Himmel Park

 
Monday Night Meditation Wednesday 07/01/09 12:00 AM at Yoga Connection
Join us every Monday night to begin, expand or enhance your meditation practice.

Mondays from 7:30-8:30pm. By Donation.

1st Monday of the Month - Mindfulness Meditation - Learn powerful techniques that will keep you anchored in the present moment.

2nd Monday of the Month - Full Moon Meditation - Using mantra and the silence that follows we will move into stillness for greater insight.

3rd Monday of the Month - Yoga Nidra - Yoga Nidra means yogic sleep. Spend the better part of an hour in a deep guided relaxation.

4th Monday of the Month - New Moon Meditation - By utilizing the energy of the expanding moon we will begin to clarify our hopes, dreams and direction.

The Yoga Connection is Tucson’s only nonprofit yoga organization dedicated to serving the yoga community since 1987.

 
Chair Yoga every Tuesday Wednesday 07/01/09 12:00 AM at Yoga Connection
Chair yoga is one of the gentlest forms of yoga available. This class is perfect for people who are unable to get on the ground and are looking for a thorough, safe work-out that offers breath awareness and relaxation.

Chair Yoga is part of our $5/3 Yoga class series, which takes place Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 12 - 1 pm
Classes are $5 to drop-in or $30/10-classes - the best deal in town!!

The Yoga Connection is Tucson’s only nonprofit yoga organization dedicated to serving the yoga community since 1987.

 
July 4th Festivities at the UA Parking Garages Saturday 07/04/09 06:00 PM at University of Arizona
Location:
UA Parking Garages

Description:
Parking and Transportation Services is pleased to invite the campus community to the July 4 festivities at The University of Arizona campus garages.
 
$5 Yoga Classes Wednesday 07/01/09 12:00 AM at Yoga Connection
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 12-1 pm
Yoga Classes are $5 to drop-in or $30/10-classes - the best deal in town!!
All Levels are welcome.

The Yoga Connection is Tucson’s only nonprofit yoga organization dedicated to serving the yoga community since 1987.

 
Martha Cooper Kids' Chess Club Saturday 07/04/09 01:00 PM at Martha Cooper

Come and play some chess! If you don't know how, we'll teach you. Enjoy some light snacks and drinks as you exclaim, "Checkmate!"

Location:
Martha Cooper

 
JET Global Outreach Meditation for World Peace Saturday 07/04/09 11:00 AM at Postal code 85742, United States
Our JET will be joining with other JETs across the globe as we focus on peace in a meditation on July 4th! Join us on a conference call connection with the intention of impacting our planet as we meditate for World peace. Date: July 4th Official Meditation time: 11:00 am Pacific Time Duration: 1 hour Call-in information: 712-775-7100 with access code 595901# Let's commit to impacting our planet in a power-filled way on July 4th. It's time for us to affect the peace in our hearts, in our lives, in our communities and in our world! Together we can make it happen! Join us!
 
Introduction to Acoustic Guitar Thursday 06/04/09 12:00 AM at Glendale Foothills Branch Library
Join music instructor, Susan Poznanski, for a 7-part series where participants learn to read music and play several basic chords. Each participant must be able to attend all 7 sessions and bring their own instrument. This class is limited to adults only. Registration required.
 
The Backpack Bonanza Thursday 06/18/09 12:00 AM at Christ's Church of the Valley, Worship Center
The Adventure Kids' Family Missions Project invites the community to help donate school supplies for foster families and children in need. Supplies needed include backpacks, pencils, large erasers and three-ring binders. Items must be brand new and can be dropped off in the Children's Building after services at 4:30 and 6:15 p.m. Saturdays or 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. Sundays through July 19 or call to make other arrangements.
 
4th of July Freedom Run Saturday 07/04/09 05:00 PM at Tucson, Arizona, United States
Freedom Fest 2009  When: Sat., July 4, 5 p.m.
 
Uncle Bob's VW 20th Anniversary Party with Top Dead Center Saturday 07/04/09 11:00 AM at Uncle Bob's VW
Uncle Bob's throwing quite a party for the 4th. Car show, maybe a bike show, barbeque, games, prizes and live music by Top Dead Center. He's even raffling off a vintage Ghia (I think it's $5 a ticket). Party starts at 11:00 am. Music starts around 2:00 pm.
 
"Favorite Monster" Exhibit Tuesday 05/26/09 12:00 AM at Arizona Museum for Youth
Favorite Monster Exhibit
May 26, 2009 - September 27, 2009

Address:  35 N. Robson - Mesa
Location:  The Arizona Museum for Youth
Phone:  480-644-2467
Admission:  $5.50 for childern & adults.

Family fun for kids and adults. The exhibit has hands-on activities such as a neon darkroom that fetures colorful ghosts, goblin & furry glow-in-the-dark puppets.

For more information, click here.

 
"My Favorite Monster" Wednesday 05/27/09 12:00 AM at Arizona Museum for Youth
This fun, monster-themed exhibit created by a variety of local artists is full of ghastly delights. A neon dark room is filled with ghosts, goblins and a carnival mirror with furry, glow-in-the-dark puppets. Kids can also creep through a monster castle where creatures lurk. In the Monster Mash Puppet Theatre, visitors choose, create and produce their own show. Families are welcome to dress up in their favorite monster costumes for a starring role on the Big Silver Monster Screen.
 
Kiwanis 4th of July   Saturday 07/04/09 04:00 PM at Tempe Beach Park
58th Annual Fireworks Spectacular will present the best fireworks show in the Valley shot from Mill Avenue bridge. The spectacular family night Fireworks Show will be choreographed to patriotic and classical music.
 
World Language Family Storytime Saturday 07/04/09 11:00 AM at Martha Cooper

Bring your children for a wonderful family experience with bilingual stories and activities in English and three major world languages.

This Saturday's language is Arabic. Bring your children for stories and music in Arabic and English.

Location:
Martha Cooper
Large Meeting Room

 
Family Storytime Saturday 07/04/09 11:00 AM at Joel D Valdez Main

Family Storytime is for all ages. It is an opportunity for parents to introduce their children to reading and language in a fun way.

Location:
Joel D Valdez Main
Main Children's Meeting Room

 
Little Hands In Fiber With Arizona Kids Saturday 07/04/09 10:00 AM at Arizona Museum for Youth
Little Hands in Fiber with Arizona Kids is an outreach program that connects local artists, the Art community, teachers, Junior High and Elementary Art students with a creative ambition to succeed. Little Hands provides an opportunity for the budding student artists of Mesa Arizona to display their piece at the Arizona Museum for Youth (AMY) in a formal museum setting.