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he first quarter report for campaign finances was due on April 15 for those running election races ahead of the Aug. 2 primary. Bart Turner, Lauren Tolmachoff and Jamie Aldama are running for reelection unopposed in the Barrel, Cholla and Ocotillo districts, respectively. Prior to quarter one, Turner’s campaign value was set at $17,329.93. After receiving $5,500 in donations and dishing out $2,929.30 to support his campaign, Turner’s balance after the first quarter is set at $19,900.63. The Glendale Star calculated his post-
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quarter-one valuation, as the line that would have showed this figure on the campaign finance report was left blank. Turner received two total donations between individuals and political action committees, and his largest donation came in the amount of $5,000. Tolmachoff’s value was $2,983.12 ahead of the first quarter. She received the largest amount of donations among herself, Turner and Aldama at $13,356.94, and put $3,520.23 toward her campaign. Tolmachoff’s campaign will enter quarter two valued at $12,819.83. She received 43 total donations between individuals and political action committees, and her largest came in the amount
of $2,000. She also loaned $2,500 to her own campaign. Aldama, who also serves as vice mayor, was valued at $5,948.19 in advance of quarter one. He was given $11,775 in donations and spent $10,059.32 on his campaign, the most among the three incumbent councilmembers. He received 11 total donations between individuals and political action committees, and his largest such donation came in the amount of $5,000. The Nov. 8 general election will not exactly be packed with drama, as all incumbent candidates are running unopposed,
Glendale which is reflective of our historical roots and innovative future that will elevate our brand as a choice community in the Valley. “Both Holly Street and Okland Construction clearly recognized our aspirational goals. Not only did they embrace this opportunity, but they challenged us to bring fresh ideas to this project.” The city reviewed qualifications and proposals from six qualified construction and design firms and then shortlisted those down to three finalists each. Holly Street led the design effort for the Glendale Community College Automotive Technology Center. In addition, they completed the ASU Creative Futures Lab at
Mesa City Center. Okland Construction, a fourth-generation family-owned company, was selected for the construction project. Most recently, the team completed the renovation of Footprint Center, the home of the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury. “This was a highly competitive process where we had outstanding local and national firms offering their vision for this transformative project,” Glendale City Manager Kevin Phelps said. “We think the team we have brought together with Holly Street on the architectural side and Okland overseeing the construction aspects is a winning combination of expertise and past
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he city of Glendale selected Holly Street Studio and Okland Construction to lead the Downtown Campus Reinvestment Project. The project will update city hall, the adjacent amphitheater and parking structure as well as Murphy Park, which was built in 1984. “We are so pleased to team up with Holly Street Studio and Okland Construction on this momentous project for our city,” Glendale Principal Architect Eddie Garcia said. “Our main goal is to make this revitalization project a point of civic pride for
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successes for this important asset for our community.” Phelps said the original builders cut corners, which is why a revitalization is needed. The renovations will maximize efficiency. Phelps said it is of good value and is a responsible use of taxpayer resources. While there is a risk in encountering some minor issues throughout the build, it is expected to begin later this year and is expected to be completed by March of 2025. Phelps said the city will take any possible recourse in accelerating that timeline. For Phelps, he and the city knew they had other options for a city hall building. He said they could have moved elsewhere and named the Westgate Entertainment District as a possible option. The revitalization will should allow city hall to stay in its current location for at least another 30 to 40 years, he said. In total, the project is estimated to cost close to $70 million, including $21 million of previously adopted capital improvement project monies.
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BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF local couple whose baby spent three weeks in the neonatal intensive care unit, after her mother was hospitalized more than six weeks for preterm labor, returned to personally thank nurses at Abrazo Arrowhead Campus during National Nurses Week. Loyalty Love Hall was born April 9, spent time in an incubator and was discharged home on May 3. Her parents, Surprise residents Nikita Wise and Rondell Hall, visited the hospital on Nurses Day to show gratitude for the care provided by Abrazo Arrowhead’s “angel nurses.” It was a lifesaving experience, said Wise, who contracted COVID-19 early in her pregnancy and went into preterm labor. She was hospitalized at 26 weeks, and her daughter was born at 31 weeks’ gestation. “They are my Angel Hero Nurses. They deserve recognition for the hard
work that they do every day,” Wise said on her Nurses Day visit to Abrazo Arrowhead. “This hospital has been amazing. The nurses here made it really easy for me and my baby to have a good outcome. Angel Nurses is what I call them. They are definitely a part of my family now. I would not have made it without this amazing group of nurses.” Abrazo Arrowhead Campus is designated as Level IIIA perinatal center by the Arizona Perinatal Trust, meaning the hospital’s NICU can provide complex care for newborns requiring select subspecialty and intensive care. “Our 24/7 coverage with neonatal specialists, laborists and OB emergency department offer confidence for the families choosing Arrowhead for childbirth,” said Julie Bowman, chief nursing officer. “We are pleased to be able to provide specialized care for mothers and
“Angel nurses” from the Abrazo Arrowhead NICU and labor and delivery units were thanked for their lifesaving care during Nurses Week. (Abrazo Health/ Submitted)
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Glendale Fire honors 9-year-old with award BY JORDAN ROGERS
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he Glendale Fire Department awarded 9-year-old Rhae Parks with the Little Hero Award on May 18 for her efforts in saving her family in a house fire.
Rhae, who is a third grader at Copper Creek Elementary School, thought she was at a typical school assembly when Glendale Fire surprised her with the award in front of her friends, classmates and family. Matt Bender, a firefighter for the Glendale Fire Department, has visited Copper Creek monthly over the last 15plus years on his own time. He said doing so is extremely rewarding. “It makes me feel that what I’m doing is helping,” Bender said. “They’re listening to take it home to their families and sharing it with their families and making a plan. “To have a program like this, going into schools and teaching the kids, you see today how valuable it is. The family made it out safe.” Glendale Fire said that the fire broke out in the middle of the night. Rhae’s parents heard noises and initially thought someone was breaking into the house. Instead, it For her efforts in saving her family, Rhae Parks received the Little Hero Award from the Glendale Fire Department. (David Minton/Staff Photographer)
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babies, including high-order multiple births, at Abrazo Arrowhead Campus.” More than 3,500 babies are born each year at Abrazo Arrowhead Campus, according to Bowman. “The best part of the job is to see the positive outcome and the babies turning out well and going home. That’s our ultimate goal, a healthy baby, a healthy mom and seeing them grow. Sometimes they just need a little extra help,” said Aja Dao, RN, one of the
many nurses who cared for Wise and Loyalty. “It was just an amazing experience here. We had some very good nurses supporting her,” Loyalty’s dad, Rondell Hall, said of the care received by mother and baby. “Our staff loves what they do, and they are excited to support each birth for the families in our birthing center,” said Amy Munoz, RN, director of Women’s and Infants Services.
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was a fire in the garage. While parents Philip and Alicia were downstairs, Rhae sprang into action. Her bedroom sits directly above the garage, so she got a good view of the fire from her window. “I screamed, ‘Fire,’ and then I ran out my room and I was going to go down the stairs, and then (my sister) Nora, she started screaming, ‘Lenny’s still in his crib,’ so I ran to my little brother’s room and got my little brother out of his crib,” Rhae said, recounting the event. After plucking her brother out of his crib, she managed to get him safely to her parents. “It’s fantastic,” Philip said. “Obviously, there was a lot going on, but just seeing her with her brother at the top of the stairs when we were all trying to get out was fantastic. Then seeing her honored in this way, yeah, that’s pretty special. Especially with everyone here. Fire Department,
classmates; that was pretty special as well.” Bender, who happened to respond to the Parks’ house fire, teaches different topics weekly. One of those is EDITH, or “exit drills in the home.” “What they have to do is get together with their family, draw a picture of their house floor plan, and then draw an exit plan from their bedroom all the way out the front door to their meeting place wherever they choose,” Bender said. Philip believes Bender’s teachings made a huge difference in this case. “Knowing what he does do, it’s phenomenal,” Philip said. “It really does make an impact at the end of the day.” Rhae offered advice to anyone who may have to share a similar experience in the future. “Don’t be afraid,” Rae said. “When someone is stuck in there, let the firefighters do it, or if you still have time to do it, you can go get them.”
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Biden’s president reveals the sour stink of ‘success’ BY J.D. HAYWORTH
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ou may have entertained this thought — perhaps in different words or at an earlier point — sometime over the past (soon-to-be) 18 months. It appeared recently in the form of a question found in an email… but the fact that it was posed in “gameshow-friendly” form does nothing to detract from the genuine jeopardy we all now face: “Are there any examples of the Biden administration proposing policies that ‘might work?’” In the tradition of Bill Clinton’s infamous utterance, “It depends on what the meaning of the word ‘is’ is.” If success is defined as decreeing by government edict and “cultural consciousness” that there are more than two genders, regardless of the principles of biology… If success is further championed as government intervening via “public health” and “public education” to usurp the traditional role of parents in
the family… If success is typified by acute shortages of baby formula for American families, but plenty of it for the infants of illegal aliens, who enter our country unlawfully… …then (with apologies to Jeff Foxworthy), you might just be a “Biden backer!” But wait… there’s more! If you define success by shutting down domestic sources of energy and believe it’s better to purchase oil from Iran and Venezuela… If you count as success the resulting higher and higher and higher prices at the pump, leading to higher prices for everything… If success to you is forcing Americans to abandon the freedom of family cars for the uniform control of movement found via mass transit… …then you probably are a “Biden booster.”
If you interpret as success the American withdrawal from Afghanistan, leaving hundreds — perhaps thousands — of our fellow citizens behind… If you deem it successful to allow thousands of Afghan refugees into our country, unvetted and undocumented, and put them on a “fast track” to citizenship… If you score it as a success to abandon billions of dollars of military equipment to the Taliban… …then you are undoubtedly a “Biden Believer.” And finally… If you think success is found in subsidizing drug abuse in our inner cities by providing taxpayer-funded crack pipes, then denying the presence of those pipes in so-called “safe smoking kits”… If you determine success as transforming our justice system into a system of “just us,” freeing or refusing to prosecute violent criminals, then empowering those same criminals to
again take to the streets in what you call “mostly peaceful protests”… If you believe future success will be built upon the erasure of our national borders and the continued illegal invasion of our nation… …then you are in a distinct minority! An NBC News Survey conducted in mid-May found that 75% of American adults believe our country is on the wrong track. That means that the meager 25% still insisting that things are great must possess a blind faith in Joe Biden. A more realistic view, shared by three quarters of the public, can be found in this assessment offered by Sen. John Kennedy (R-Louisiana), who says of Joe Biden, “You can lead a man to the presidency, but you can’t make him think!” J.D. Hayworth represented Arizona in the U.S. House from 1995-2007. He authored and sponsored the Enforcement First Act, legislation that would have mandated enforcement of Federal Immigration Law in the 109th Congress.
Suns coach displays more soul than governor hopefuls BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ
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ew things in life reveal character more than heartbreak. Given that Phoenix Suns basketball coach Monty Williams has faced more than his share of adversity, including the death of his wife in a head-on collision caused by a driver sky-high on meth, perhaps we should not be surprised by how gracefully Williams handled the Suns’ shocking Game 7 implosion against the Dallas Mavericks. Williams’ candor and eloquence, coupled with his willingness to accept
responsibility for that miserable 123-90 blowout, impressed me even more than his team’s best-in-the-NBA 64 wins during the regular season. Truth be told, Williams is also more impressive than the three Democrats and five Republicans currently running for governor of Arizona. The man exudes perspective, dignity, moral strength and leadership — qualities in short supply in politics today. On a Monday Zoom press conference hours after the Mavs’ onslaught ended, Williams explained how he’d spent the night reflecting on the season
past and talking it over with his family and coaches. He spoke about his own high expectations, now dashed, and the many steps forward the Suns have made under his leadership. The NBA’s reigning Coach of the Year also talked about the gut-twist losing brings and what he’d told his locker room afterward. “(I) wanted them to understand that we accepted the praise when everybody was talking about us and we were winning games and guys were accomplishing things, and now we have to accept this,” Williams said. “This is going to help us grow in a way that last year didn’t allow for us to grow. These are the adverse times that help you.”
You could see the sadness in the man’s eyes as he acknowledged what could have been. “It is a huge sting to end this way,” he said. “But it’s just part of it. It’s part of our journey. We have to accept it and embrace it and try our best to grow from it.” When was the last time you heard a political figure speak that articulately, that intuitively, in such a soul-crushing moment? I have written thousands of talking points for dozens of candidates and office holders — none of those words as authentic as Williams’ thoughts — and I would walk through walls to work for a human being with SEE LEIBOWITZ PAGE 10
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Come October, the Suns will begin another long grind of a season, led by Monty Williams once more. I had lost my passion for this team because of their legion of front office troubles, but Williams has a way of making you believe. He has been tested in ways most of us will never understand, this father who had to raise five children on his own, this husband who lost his wife of two decades in an instant, this gentleman who has an unshakeable faith and a steady hand with people. Maybe next year for the Suns. Though I wish Monty Williams had better things to do than pace the Phoenix hardwood come Election Day 2022. David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com.
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aomi Judd. Robin Williams. Katie Meyer. Anthony Bourdain. Kate Spade. So many more, and too many to count. Loved ones, neighbors, friends and celebrities. We don’t like to talk about suicide. Too difficult. Heartbreaking. We cannot comprehend it. Depression and mental illness are not things we like to think about, much less discuss. Depression. It is being lost in the dark room and unable to find the light switch. The (delusional) thought that loved ones are better off without us. The idea that pain is permanent and that no options exist. And the horrible idea that we do not matter. It is the thick fog that causes spatial disorientation, like when a pilot can no longer visually ascertain altitude or speed, up from down. It is dangerous and life-threatening. This is Mental Health Awareness Month, but we have a hard time grasping it. We can discuss heart disease, cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, but depression and suicide, not so much. We don’t want to sit down with our kids who are home from college break and ask, “Are you ever feeling depressed?” So, we ask about grades or friends. We don’t want to think that our elderly, lonely parent might be contemplating an ending like we never imagined. Let’s talk about anything else. We don’t know what to say, and it is not our fault. There is stigma, shame and misinformation. When my father died unexpectedly of a heart attack, no one asked my mother if she saw “signs” or had she noticed “anything strange” leading up to the event.
But when my cousin, Kathryn, died by suicide, the entire family for many years wondered what we missed, why we didn’t pick up signals, why was there no sensible explanation. Guilt was overwhelming. So, families of the victims of suicide not only deal with crushing grief, but they also often blame themselves, perhaps the victim, and maybe God. Why did this happen? Are you there, God? Just curious, because many folks are suffering. Suicide is the No. 10 cause of death in America and second cause of death for people ages 10 to 34. Veteran suicide rates are rising. This is a tragedy. When people end their lives who are successful, wealthy, accomplished and talented, what are the rest of us ordinary folks left to think? We look at “successful” lives and might be tempted to think that what these individuals “have” should bring happiness. Yet, mental illness doesn’t have much to do with success. Depression is an equal opportunity illness. It affects people of all ages, from all walks of life. It does not discriminate. Naomi Judd detailed her depression and suicidal ideation in her 2016 book. One fan said that treatment for depression seems hopeless because, after all those revelations, Judd still couldn’t survive. Yes, it’s hard, but it’s not hopeless. Remission and relapse happen with most diseases. Maybe the more we learn about mental illness there will be less stigma and more progress will be made to help those in need. We can continue learning, asking questions and finding ways to understand. So, let’s keep talking. Even about this. Judy Bluhm is a writer and a local Realtor. Have a comment or a story? Email her at judy@judybluhm.com.
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egendary comedy icons Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong are rolling into the Valley’s cannabis scene with their line of exclusive products. Marin and Chong’s interest in Arizona’s market sparked a long time ago. The two are widely regarded as experts in the industry. “We’ve been coming to Phoenix since the (1970s),” Chong said. “You get to Arizona, and you get that one joint. You don’t care if it’s sativa or indica or whatever. All you have to see is it’s from Arizona. The sun in Arizona makes the cannabis so special. The minute we had a choice to come to Arizona, we’re here. “The sun gives it that solar power, and that’s what (marijuana) is. It’s really just solar energy. And in Arizona, (the sun is) deadly. You could grow marijuana trees here if you had the water.” Aside from unpacking the quality that Arizona’s weather brings to the product, Marin said he often jokes about the weather bringing another purpose. “It’s so hot here that all you have to
Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong of the legendary comedy duo Cheech and Chong make an appearance at the Nature’s Medicines Happy Valley location for the launch of their new line of cannabis products in partnership with Nature’s Medicines. (David Minton/Staff Photographer)
do is roll it up and stick it out and it lights itself,” Marin said. “So, it’s kind of one of those kinds of deals.” The comedy figures’ product will be available in the Valley exclusively
at Nature’s Medicines’ five locations in Glendale, Happy Valley, Tolleson, Phoenix and Show Low. The duo’s excitement about affiliating with the local dispensary is at an
all-time high. Nature’s Medicines has grown, tested and sold medicinal and recreational marijuana since its founding in 2014. The company emphasizes education among new patients about what strains and products will benefit them. “Our research says that these guys are at the top of the ladder, and that’s what we’ve been trained to do,” Chong said. “We go right to the top.” “They’re very well organized,” Marin added. “They have this tour set up for us, which no other group has done, and they figured out the most efficient way to advertise.” Chong put it bluntly that the timing of entering the Arizona marijuana market is perfect. “Everything will happen in its own time, and that’s why this is happening,” Chong said. “It’s the right time for everything. Everything is just perfect.” The duo focuses mostly on public relations and testing products. That said, the partnership with Nature’s Medicine stemmed from a conversation between the local dispensary and Cheech and Chong’s representatives. Available in eighths of prepacked SEE COMICS PAGE 14
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BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF lendale Community College was recognized by the Healthy Arizona Worksite Program as achieving the platinum level of excellence in worksite wellness. The Healthy Arizona Worksite Award recognizes employers that are making efforts to positively affect the health and well-being of their employees, their families and their community by implementing comprehensive worksite well-
ness strategies. To qualify for the Platinum Level of the award, employers must provide extraordinary support of employee health through policy and systems changes. Platinum is the highest level that companies and organizations can achieve. Glendale Community College received this recognition by supporting employee health and implemented programs to create a healthy workplace. Margo Bates, GCC wellness fitness
supervisor, will represent the school at the Virtual Healthy Arizona Worksite annual event to be held on June 14. “To encourage and support employees, GCC promotes holistic and inclusive health and wellness events/opportunities to increase engagement and happiness,” Bates said,” I want all employees to be healthy so they can perform at their best, at work and home.” The Healthy Arizona Worksites Program is designed to help Arizona em-
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Chong said despite the duo’s following in the Valley, this venture will help grow that. “The truth is, it’s our name,” Chong said. “They figure what Cheech and Chong smoke must be good. It’s brand recognition, and that’s what it is, because the thing is, when you sell weed as much as we do, you can’t sell bad weed. “It doesn’t stay in the store long enough. There’s no such thing as, ‘No weed is bad weed.’”
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Rojas’ MLB dreams started in the West Valley BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
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Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Josh Rojas doesn’t like to be left out. He missed opening day with a gradetwo strain of his right oblique muscle but spent his downtime still focused on the game. “It was very tough for me,” the Millennium High School graduate said in the team’s dugout during a May pregame practice. “The worst part was definitely at the end of camp (Spring Training). I was getting excited to start the season and start the real grind with my teammates and build a bond with those guys.” Watching his fellow Diamondbacks start the season without him was tough. Rojas watched the home games but could not hit the road with the team.
He was forced to keep track of them on television. “You know, just to keep up with how everybody’s doing,” said Rojas, who returned to the field on May 6. Fourteen days later he hit three home runs in one game against the Chicago Cubs.
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Raised in Litchfield Park and still residing in the West Valley, Rojas manifested his baseball dreams from Little League through University of Hawaii at Mānoa. “When you’re so young, you have those aspirations of being a big leaguer,” he said, looking around Chase Field. “Everybody just pushes it down your throat that the odds are against you. “I mean, the odds are against you. The guys who can stick to the grind succeed when it really counts. I was never a top prospect through middle school, high school or even in college.” Rojas took the advice of mentors and coaches and devised a backup plan: studying sociology with plans to be a collegiate baseball coach. “I took the classes that would allow me to focus most of my time on baseball,” Rojas said. He quickly added he doesn’t discredit anyone who suggests backup plans. “I came up with a bunch of guys who were better than me on multiple levels, and they just didn’t quite make it, whether their talent peaked or they got themselves into tough situations off the field,” he said. Dashes of hard work, Josh Rojas injured an oblique during Spring Training. (Jill Weisleder/Arizona Diamondbacks) dedication and a nose to
the ballfield worked out well for Rojas. The Houston Astros drafted him in 2017 in round 26, 781 overall. Rojas — along with Corbin Martin, J.B. Bukauskas and Seth Beer — pulled into Chase Field on July 31, 2019, in a trade with the Houston Astros for pitcher Zack Greinke. Rojas is the second Arizona-born player to make his MLB debut for the D-backs. The other is Charles Brewer. Rojas is the 10th native to play for the D-backs. In Rojas’ first season with the West Valley native Josh Rojas hit three home runs at Wrigley D-backs, he hit .217 Field in Chicago on May 20. (Jake Aks/MLB) with seven doubles, to say in two years I want to start being two home runs and 16 runs batted in. “I never gave up on my first plan of an adult. I want to make real money. It’s making it to the big leagues,” he said. tough.” It all paid off the day he stepped foot “You can have a backup plan but work toward your real goal. When you’ve onto the grass at 401 E. Jefferson Street. “When I was traded here, I was excitexhausted all your options, then you ed for sure,” he said. can go to your backup plan. “I was scared to get traded at first. I “I had teammates in college who felt like, ‘OK, my potential is maxed out. was very bummed and not really knowI don’t see myself going to the next ing what to expect, having to meet a level,’ and then they shut it down and whole new set of people, remembering everybody’s names, that whole thing. move on to ‘real’ goals.” “It’s like being the new kid in school.” The perennial underdog The upside was Rojas was traded to Rojas is a self-proclaimed underdog. his hometown team, allowing him to He battled his way up to the big leagues play in front of his parents, his grandwhile his friends hit corporate America, parents, his aunts, uncles, cousins — bought houses and started their lives. “everybody who has been supporting “Meanwhile, I’m in the minor leagues me along the way.” making $10,000 a year,” he added. “It’s “It’s a 20-minute drive from the very hard, mentally, to think, ‘There’s house to come watch me play,” he said. an end goal here, right?’ It’s very easy “It’s been awesome.”
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Four Stir Crazy favorites team up for a stacked night of comedy. The lineup will consist of Tim Bateman, Lamar Mitchell Jr., Gene Moore and Ashley Rose. Stir Crazy Comedy Club, Westgate Entertainment District, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard, Suite E206, Glendale, visit website for ticket prices and times, stircrazycomedyclub.com
the use of vocals, horns and rhythm in their performances. Led by Ted Belledin, the seven-piece ensemble performs songs by artists such as Allen Toussaint, Jon Cleary, Galactic and the Neville Brothers. Westside Blues and Jazz Club, 17045 N. 59th Avenue, Suite 104, Glendale, visit website for ticket prices and times, westsideblues. com
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical MAY 27 TO MAY 29
NOLAZ Band MAY 27
The NOLAZ Band aims to bring the energy and soul of New Orleans to the Valley. The group emphasizes
Spotlight Youth Theatre presents “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical.” The rock musical is a modern take on ancient Greek myths. Upon discovering that he’s a demigod, Percy Jackson teams up with friends to search for Zeus’ stolen lightning bolt. Owen Donsker stars as Percy Jackson, Zoie Moller is
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Code with Daisy: Tween and Teen Coding Club MAY 28
The Glendale Star publishes on Thursday. The weekly calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue. Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the Star’s coverage area, which is in the city of Glendale. Weekly calendar items print on a space-available basis. The only way to guarantee that an item will print is to purchase an advertisement. Submissions must reach our office by 4 p.m. Thursday to be considered for the following Thursday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to Christina Fuoco-Karasinski, christina@timeslocalmedia.com. Suite E206, Glendale, visit website for ticket prices and times, stircrazycomedyclub.com
Alice Tatum Band MAY 29
For over 30 years, Alice Tatum has been a part of Phoenix’s music scene with her vocal talent. Her work has been featured in national commercials, television and film. She has also performed alongside Alice Cooper, Bonnie Raitt, Michael McDonald, Nancy Wilson, Tom Scott and the Righteous Brothers. Westside Blues and Jazz Club, 17045 N. 59th Avenue, Suite 104, Glendale, visit website for ticket prices and times, westsideblues. com
Software engineer Daisy Murillo guides 10- to 18-year-olds through the world of coding through fun and interesting projects. This month, the club will continue work on its robot. It’s an ongoing project, but new members are encouraged to join. Heroes Regional Park Library, 6075 N. 83rd Avenue, Glendale, 1 to 2 p.m., glendaleazlibrary.com
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Manic Hispanic Sunday Funnies MAY 29
Mega 104.3’s Manic Hispanic hosts the monthly Manic Hispanic Sunday Funnies. Featured on the show will be Leslie Barton, Keith Ellis, Reece Muniz and Floyd Haas. Stir Crazy Comedy Club, Westgate Entertainment District, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard, Suite E206, Glendale, visit website for ticket prices and times, stircrazycomedyclub.com
MexTour Somos Locales: Mexico vs. Uruguay JUNE 2
The Mexican men’s national soccer team will make a Glendale stop on the road to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. As part of the MexTour, the team will face Uruguay, who also qualified for the World Cup. Mexico leads the all-time series between the two nations with eight wins, seven draws and six losses. State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale, 6 p.m., tickets start at $40, statefarmstadium. com
Jason Collings JUNE 3 TO JUNE 4
Jason Collings found his true calling in 2006, when he fooled a Hollywood club into believing that he had been performing comedy for several years. The truth was that Collings just wanted his father, who was terminally ill, to see his son perform on stage. Collings did so well that he became a weekly regular at the club. He is now a touring comedian, actor and writer. In Collings own words, all he cares about is “being onstage and doing comedy.” Stir Crazy Comedy Club, Westgate Entertainment District, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard,
Arts and Crafts Corner: Learn How to Knit and Crochet JUNE 4
Crocheters and knitters of all skill levels are encouraged to participate in this month’s Arts and Crafts Corner. Participants can learn new skills, share techniques with others, or work on their own projects in a welcoming environment. The afternoon is hosted by Kerri Cameron. Velma Teague Library, 7010 N. 58th Avenue, Glendale, 1 to 4 p.m., glendaleazlibrary.com
Arijit Singh JUNE 5
Singer and composer Arijit Singh will perform at Gila River Arena. Known for crisscrossing genres, Singh is also well known for singing in the Hindi and Bengali languages. With songs like “Shayad,” “Tujhe Kitna Chahne Lage” and “Agar Tum Saath Ho,” Singh is one of the most popular Indian musicians in the world. Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, 6 p.m., tickets start at $69, gilariverarena. com
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charging stations, LEED projects and solar panels installed at its centers. “We are eager to begin this exciting new season with our winged residents,” said Kate Hansen, Tanger Outlets Phoenix marketing director. “These upcoming workshops and hive visits will be an engaging way to teach our shoppers and team members about the vital part honeybees play in our community’s ecosystem.” Beekeeper Amanda Harder will lead shoppers in a variety of hands-on, family-friendly events and workshops,
while providing education about these pollinators, their environmental impact and the benefits of urban beekeeping. In addition, shoppers can follow along online as the beekeeper makes regular visits to the center to maintain and care for the colonies. Shoppers can visit the bees’ online
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e live in a success-driven world that generally endorses the awkward value of “size equals impact.” Everyone is impressed if we achieve the king of the hill, No. 1, or the sage on the stage status. That success, size or influence validates our effort and significance. Here’s an example. A Texan farmer goes to Australia for a vacation, during which he meets a farmer. The Aussie shows off his big wheat field, and the Texan says, “Oh! We have wheat fields that are at least twice as large.” Then they walk around the ranch, and the Aussie shows off his herd of cattle. The Texan immediately says, “We have longhorns at least twice as large as your cows.” The conversation almost dies when the Texan sees a herd of kangaroos hopping through the field. “And what are those?” The Aussie replies with an incredulous look, “Don’t you have any grasshoppers in Texas?” Having been to Australia over 20 times, I’ve learned never to try to outdo an Aussie. Our culture demands success. We live in a culture where “failure” (either our opinion or others) disqualifies us. Have you noticed who is on the front cover of the national magazines? Those people, entities or things are the “the latest, the greatest, the biggest, the best.” But what about that 95% of the business owners, pastors, influencers, dreamers, leaders and regular people who never quite realize their dreams, visions, hopes, goals or desires? What about those near the end of their
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careers who still have a gap between status and career path or finances? Most people loathe the gap between what they expected and where they are. Why? Size equals impact. We idolize and emulate the 5% who somehow arrive on magazine front pages. Here’s reality. Not everyone will be the U.S. president or a CEO of a major company, or the next “American Idol.” Remember the worldly formula that makes us happy or unhappy: Happiness equals expectations minus reality. When the reality of someone’s life is more than what they expected, they’re happy. But when their reality turns out to be less than their expectations, they’re unhappy. Then they get depressed. Al Ells of Leaders that Last says, “While most men would think of depression as a woman’s problem, it’s a man’s problem. Eighty-two percent of all men suffer from depression.” Why? The gap between their expectations and their current reality. Remember, most men measure their significance by their career success. Depression produces “deadness.” What’s “deadness”? It’s when it’s hard to get emotionally going again. It’s hard to find vision, passion, or joy. It’s when we feel what we do “doesn’t or didn’t make a difference.” It’s when we say, “I don’t care.” We struggle with focus. We
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SCHOOL COMMUNITIES GATHER TO COMMEMORATE AND CELBRATE THREE GESD SCHOOLS
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Cindy Segotta-Jones, Superintendent
This year marks the final year for Bicentennial North, Coyote Ridge and Desert Garden Schools to operate as school sites in GESD. Current and former students, staff and community members celebrated the history and legacies of the schools at three special events hosted this past month.
BICENTENNIAL NORTH
DESERT GARDEN
COYOTE RIDGE
In March 2021, the GESD Governing Board voted to approve school closures and/or repurpose school structures and reassign boundaries in two phases to address budget deficits due to declining enrollment. For more information, please visit gesd40.org/boundaryupdates.