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AHWATUKEE FOOTHILLS NEWS | NOVEMBER 30, 2016
AROUND AHWATUKEE
Foothills Baptist Church forecasts snowy day
Children and adults will have something to do at “A Snowy Night in Ahwatukee” 5-8 p.m. Dec. 10 at Foothills Baptist Church, 15450 S. 21st St., Ahwatukee. The church will have 15 tons of snow to frolic in, along with food and hot cocoa, raffle baskets and other diversions. The church says the event, replacing its 10-year tradition of a Living Christmas Tree, is its gift to the community and hence it is free.
Esperanza Lutheran presents musical with a message
David Kruse Coste calls his musical, “The Dogs Must Be Crazy,” an ideal run-up to Christmas with its “strong message to continue to try to get along with people, even if it’s hard.” He’ll present it at 7 p.m. Dec. 9 and 10 and 3 p.m. Dec. 11 with an Ahwatukeecentric cast at Esperanza Lutheran, 2601 E. Thunderhill Place, Ahwatukee. A donation of $5 is suggested as the admission but if you can’t afford that, it’s okay.
Milenio Elementary launches month-long shoe drive
The Milenio Elementary PTO is collecting
new and gently worn used shoes to raise money for student classrooms and learning materials. The shoes are sold to “micro-enterprise vendors, small businesses in developing nations that are typically owned by individuals or families. The drive extends through Jan. 30. Shoes can be dropped off at the front office, 4630 E. Frye Road, Ahwatukee.
Kyrene School District gets kids into holiday spirit
Kyrene School District has launched several fun activities for Ahwatukee children that begin Friday with a pizza dinner a holiday light tour for kids in kindergarten-fifth grade 6-9 p.m. Friday and a Munchkins Night Out for kids 2-5 years old at the same time. Both are at Milenio Elementary in Ahwatukee. Children must be pre-registered for the tour and the cost is $18. RegisteratKyrene.org/communityeducation and search “fee pay” or call 480-541-1500. The Munchkin Night is $18 in advance or $20 at the door. The district is holding a family holiday light tour 6-9 p.m. Dec. 10 from the district office, 8700 Kyrene Road, Tempe. Pre-registration is required and cost is $7 per person.
For other district-wide holiday events out of Kyrene schools in Tempe and Chandler, see the web site.
Horizon Church collecting items for homeless women
Horizon Presbyterian Church, 1401 E. Liberty Lane, Ahwatukee, is collecting toiletries and new and gently used purses for the women living at the Phoenix Rescue Mission during the holidays. Shampoo, soap, lip balm, razors, lotion, hygiene products, combs and brushes are all needed to fill the purses. Items may be dropped off at Horizon Church 9 a.m.-noon Sunday through Friday until Dec. 14. Information: 480-460-1480.
Female bunco game night to benefit foster charity
The bunco game that two Ahwatukee women occasionally hold for all girls and women 10 years and older will benefit Helen’s Hope Chest, which provides clothing and other items for children in foster homes. Lyn and Abby Gerdis hold the game at Mountain Park Community Church, 2408 E. Pecos Road, Ahwatukee, although it is not church-sponsored. The games will be 6:15-8 p.m. Saturday.
The Gerdises say bunco is a simple game that can be learned in minutes and participants are asked to bring a beverage or snack to share as well as items for Helen’s Hope Chest. Information: text 612-709-9671.
Cactus Jacks slates party, Ryan Syms Band's return
Cactus Jack’s, 48th Street and Elliot Road, Ahwatukee, is bringing back the Ryan Syms Band for an evening of country rock at 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $10 at the door or $8 at brownpapertickets.com/event/2715303. The bar-restaurant also has slated a free Christmas Dance Party with the band “High Noon” Dec. 21. Ahwatukee instructor Carrie McNeish will give free line-dancing lessons 5:30-8 p.m. that day.
AARP joins Phoenix in helping kids read better
The AARP Experience Corp has joined Read On Phoenix to help students in 1st-3rd grade become better readers. Volunteers spent two weekly 2-1/2-hour sessions helping these youngsters strengthen their reading skills. Training and materials are provided and no prior experience is necessary. Information: Eva Masadiego at 602-2564388 or eva.masadiego@phoenix.gov.
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