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December 21, 2013 - January 3, 2014
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Learning Center’s Tomljenovic receives prestigious award Marty Tomljenovic, community outreach and special events director for Learning Center Public School district in Gilbert, was honored with the Knox Family Outstanding Volunteer for the Art’s Award during the fourth annual Mayor’s Breakfast with the Arts. Tomljenovic was recognized for her ongoing efforts for advancing the arts in Gilbert. From her commitment to arts education in her professional work at Learning Center Public Schools, to her frequent volunteerism with a variety of arts organizations and committees, Tomljenovic has raised the profile of the arts in the East Valley. “She has had a particular impact on the growth of the Higley Center as a founding member of the advisory council and as
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a member of several subcommittees for the past five years,” Gilbert Mayor John Lewis says. “This year, she agreed to lead the important Arts Affaire at the HCPA committee, the center’s annual fundraising event.” Tomljenovic builds relationships with local businesses and community organizations, plans special events, and directs fundraising efforts for the district’s schools, Fulton Ranch Learning Center in Chandler and San Tan Learning Center in Gilbert. “We’re very proud to have a powerful arts advocate on staff at Learning Center Public Schools,” says Dr. Kristofer Sippel, superintendent of the district. “It’s an honor to have Marty serve as a representative for our district in the larger East Valley community.”
STAGE CRAFT: Members of Arizona College Prep’s “Knights at the Theater” drama company rehearse for their presentation of Don Zolidis’ “Hamlet Thrill-Mageddon,” to run Thu., Jan. 30, through Sat. Feb. 1, at Hamilton High School, 3700 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler. Tickets are $8 for students and $10 for adults. Info: 480-424-8000. Submitted photo
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