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pedias are not accepted. Information: Jill at 602-212-6088. A Goodwill donation truck will be accepting household goods donations at the YMCA during the book sale. Y OPAS will earn 10 cents a pound of goods donated during the book sale. In addition, Y OPAS will be holding several raffles during the sale. Y OPAS is a volunteer driven organization whose mission is to provide free transportation to Ahwatukee seniors age 62 and older to medical appointments, grocery shopping and errands, allowing seniors to remain living independently. Y OPAS offers these services and social activities to prevent isolation for seniors who are homebound.
Tennis-swim center offering Zumba class on Tuesdays
The Ahwatukee Community Swim, Tennis & Event Center, 4700 E. Warner Road, is offering a Zumba and Zumba Toning class 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays. Zumba involves dance and aerobic movements while Zumba Toning uses toning sticks. The class is for all levels of experience and ages. Cost is $9 drop-in or people can buy a punch card for $32 for four visits, $75 for 10 classes and $140 for 20.
Distracted driving is next topic for PDTukee Talks here
Barbara Hoffman, executive director of the Red Means Stop Traffic Safety Alliance, is the guest speaker at the next PDTukee Talks session 6-8 p.m. March 28 at Pecos Community Center, 17010 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee. Hoffman’s 14-year-old son was hit and killed by a distracted driver who ran a red light and she was one
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of the co-facilitators of the annual Arizona Distracted Driving Summit held at the State Capitol each year. Her master’s thesis involved changing bad driving behavior. The session will also include a crime update from the members of Phoenix Police South Mountain Precinct, which covers Ahwatukee as well as crime prevention tips. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided at the free event.
Ahwatukee Easter Parade still accepting entry forms
Entries for the 43rd Annual Kiwanis Ahwatukee Easter Parade & Spring Fling April 20 will be accepted until April 11. “There is plenty of time for businesses, youth and church groups, families and individuals to put their heads together and organize their entries for the Easter Parade, Phoenix’s Ahwatukee Foothills’ largest community-participation event,” Parade Boss Mike Schmitt said. It is Schmitt’s 27th time as parade boss. Paul Maryniak, executive editor of the Ahwatukee Foothills News, will be the Easter Parade’s grand marshal. This year’s Grand Sponsor is Vision Community Management, Darin Fisher, CEO. Beginning at 10 a.m., the parade forms at 48th Street and Warner Road and progresses north about 1 mile along 48th Street to Cheyenne Drive. After the parade, all are invited to the Spring Fling at Ahwatukee Community Center Park, 48th Street and Warner Road, featuring entertainment by local groups, vendor and craft booths, carnival rides, games, food, beverages and games for the family from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kiwanis member Andi Pettyjohn is heading the Spring Fling committee for the 19th time. Parade entry forms have been mailed to over 300 local businesses, groups and previous parade entries, but anyone who wants a form can go to ahwatukeek-
iwanis.org. Information on the parade: 480-759-0007 or msch0007@aol.com. For Spring Fling information: 602402-6267 or andi@wttaz.com.
Ahwatukee chapter of Moms In Prayer can help anyone
People who would like some prayer power on behalf of their children can contact the Ahwatukee chapter of the national group Moms in Prayer. The group meets once a week for an hour, praying for children and their school. Grandmothers are welcome to come and pray for their grandchildren. Information: MomsInPrayer.org or azcarolina7@ gmail.com.
community. It is one of the major fundraising events of the year for the organization. When: Friday, April 5, 2019. Progressive Roofing owner Michael Farrell said his company has already signed up as a sponsor, noting, “Support for our community is a strong value of our company.” People, businesses and organizations interested in playing a foursome, making a donation or becoming a sponsor can do so through kyrenefoundation.org/ event/golf. The foundation’s mission is to serve and provide resources for children and their families in the Kyrene community. Information: Jeff Peters, 480-235-1121 or Jpeters54@ icloud.com.
Colina parent-teacher group plans EV Women’s League to hold ‘Give ‘Pack-a-Palooza’on March 29 Colina Elementary School PTO has scheduled its and Glow’ fundraiser March 30
Pack-a-Palooza fundraiser 6-8:30 p.m. March 29 at the school, 13612 S. 36th St. The public is invited to this free-admission event, which will include a raffle for themed baskets, bounce houses, face painting and other games and activities for children and adults. Vendors also are being sought for the first time. For a $50 fee, they’ll be able to advertise their business and sell their wares. Interested vendors should contact Christian Becker by Feb. 15 at cbb1105@hotmail.com.
Kyrene Foundation seeks sponsors, players for tourney
The Kyrene Foundation is gearing up for its ninth annual golf tournament April 5 at Foothills Golf Club, 2201 E. Clubhouse Drive, Ahwatukee, to help fund resources for children and their families in the Kyrene
The East Valley Women’s League is putting on the funk at Give and Glow, a fundraising event with a nod to the ‘80s, from 6-11 p.m. March 30 at the Crowne Plaza Chandler Golf Resort, 1 N. San Marcos Place, Chandler. Pre-sale tickets are $125 per person and can be purchased at EVWL.org and include dinner, drinks and dancing to the funky sounds of the five-piece band, Basketball Jones. The event also features silent and live auctions. No tickets will be sold at the door. Dress for the evening is business casual “with a little nod to the ‘80s,” said Give and Glow Chair JoAnn Ott of Ahwatukee. Proceeds will be invested in the community through East Valley Women’s League programs. Submit your releases to pmaryniak@ timespublications.com
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