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November 25, 2021
Peoria’s Hometown Newspaper
Peoria teachers see their wishes granted BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Although Thanksgiving is technically celebrated on Nov. 25 this year, 400 Arizona teachers — including more than 60 in the West Valley — feted it early. During the first days of November, in what has become an annual tradition to honor, support and celebrate Arizona’s teachers, the Fiesta Bowl Organization awarded $1 million to teachers through the Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers program. “They may not wear capes, but teachers are real-life superheroes. They give tirelessly to their students and Wishes for Teachers is our opportunity to reward them for their efforts,” said Jeff Meshey, president and CEO at Desert Financial. “Desert Financial was founded by teachers — we continue their legacy by returning as the title partner for this year’s Wishes for Teachers, in partnership with Fiesta Bowl Charities. Teachers often pay for school supplies out of their own pockets, so there’s no greater way to express our gratitude SEE FIESTA PAGE 3
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The Fiesta Bowl mascot surprises teachers with wishes. (Illustration
courtesy of the Fiesta Bowl)
The Old Town Holiday Festival returns to Peoria BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Peoria’s Old Town Holiday Festival, featuring Second Saturdays activities, returns on Saturday, Dec. 11. Two large Peoria events are coming together for a night of free holiday fun in Old Town Peoria from 5 to 9 p.m., near 83rd and Grand avenues. “This year we have the opportunity to bring the community together once
again to celebrate the holiday season,” said Marylou Stephens, Peoria arts and events manager. “We are very happy to bring this holiday tradition back and featuring a variety of new elements” Old Town Holiday Festival attendees can stroll through the historic streets of Old Town Peoria, between Peoria and Grand avenues, with sweaters and hot cocoa and experience live entertainment and festivities.
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Included in the festival will be bounce houses, roaming high school choirs from Peoria, local merchants and vendors selling gift items, a gingerbread house display, holiday photo opportunities, live performances from local musicians and dancers, and many food trucks. Entries for the annual Gingerbread SEE FESTIVAL PAGE 6
