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Children’s Splash Tour book tackles set for summer The 2013 Summer Splash Tour endangered species promises wild, wet family fun once
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ART SMART: Wee Blessings Preschool & Academy teacher Deborah Knox stands in front of her students’ recent art projects. One project included sea aquariums made out of paper plates. Wee Blessings Preschool is at 1751 E. Queen Creek Rd. in Chandler. Submitted photo
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One of Chandler-based Five Star Publications’ authors, Elizabeth Davidson, will sign copies of her book, “Cheery: The True Adventures of a Chiricahua Leopard Frog,” 9 to 11 a.m. Sat., May 18 at the North Mountain Visitor Center, 12950 N. 7th St., Phoenix. In “Cheery,” Davidson presents the issues of invasive non-native species and the importance of preserving natural habitats to young readers in easily understandable terms with clear, colorful illustrations. The story is based on the extensive research conducted by Davidson, a research professor at Arizona State University. “We know that approximately 40% of frogs and salamanders have disappeared worldwide,” says Davidson. “The loss of an entire species of frogs, or any animal or insect for that matter, is not something that only worries scientists. Extinction of a species upsets entire ecosystems.” While written for children, “Cheery” is also of interest to adults who are concerned about one of Arizona’s most unique endangered species. The book will be available for purchase at the North Mountain Visitor Center for $15.95. Call 602-343-5125 for more information.
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June 3-7 June 10-14 June 17-21 June 24-28
week 5: week 6: week 7: week 8:
• Baseball and softball • Skill development & activities in a fun environment • T-shirt for weekly camp registrants • Mon. to Fri. 8 a.m. - noon, extended hours available • Snack and drink daily July 8-12 July 15-19 July 22- 26 July 29-Aug. 2
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$160 per week
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www.mvpzoneaz.com/camps-clinics Fulton Ranch Towne Center 4040 S. Arizona Ave., Suite #13 Chandler, AZ 85248
2460 E. Germann Rd. #12 • Chandler • 480-857-6000 Located on north side of Germann Rd., between Gilbert and Cooper (Just west of Home Depot)
again in June for Chandler, Gilbert and Queen Creek. The event, presented by White Water LLC, is held 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., June 8 at Gilbert Civic Center Park, 50 E. Civic Center Dr., Gilbert; and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., Jun 22 at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, Three S. San Marcos Pl., Chandler.
Admission is free to the event, which features swimming pools with swim lessons, water slides, games, misters, dunk tanks, bounce houses, carnivalstyle games and more, as well as food for purchase and live entertainment by the Radio Disney Rockin’ Road Show from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A special area will be designated just for toddlers and preschool children. Guests are asked to bring sunblock, towels, hats, sunglasses, swimsuits and any other necessities for the summer heat. For information, visit summersplashaz. com or facebook.com/summersplashaz. com. Vendor and sponsorship opportunities are available by calling 602-276-2499.