I have to admit it. For many years, traveling anytime between Thanksgiving and New Years left me feeling a lot more like a curmudgeonly Mr. Potter than an optimistic George Bailey. But I have happily turned the corner on holiday despondency – and I have three gallant gentlemen to thank for my elevated state. As…
Ten years ago, it was just gaining traction. Then it became a trend. But today taking a gap year between high school and college is the norm. Teens who choose not to go straight to college have dozens of options for what to do with their time. Some travel, some work and some join programs…
Ongoing: Club J at the Valley of the Sun JCC Provides after-school programming ranging from sports to cooking and crafts to Israeli culture and more for those in K-8. Transportation from nearby schools available. Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 480-634-4949 or [email protected], vosjcc.org. J Care at the East…
It’s that time of year again. High school seniors across the country are feeling relieved as most would have completed and submitted their college applications by now. Therefore, it is time now to shift attention to the juniors, for this is an excellent time to start thinking about what they are looking for and what…
By Lee Franklin College isn’t just a dream, it’s a plan. Just ask Griselda and Breanna Rivera, a mother-daughter duo from Phoenix who turned their college dreams into reality with help from Phoenix Public Library’s College Depot – a free, one-stop shop for assistance with college admission, scholarships and financial aid. Griselda, who didn’t complete…
On Nov. 16, 2016, Adam Goodman, president & CEO of Goodmans Interior Structures in Phoenix, co-authored an op-ed piece titled “Make full-day kindergarten an optional grade in state” in The Arizona Republic with Phil Francis, retired chairman & CEO of PetSmart and John O. Whiteman, president of the Whiteman Foundation and former CEO of Empire…
By Heather R. Pierson As the parent of a child with a disability, it is important to understand your child’s rights within the educational setting. However, the laws and processes governing the rights of students with disabilities can be overwhelming and difficult to understand. Generally, if a public school receives federal funds, three laws protect…
Arizona Jewish Life asked the state’s Jewish schools to share “What’s new?” Temple Kol Ami Early Childhood Center is accepting registration for the 2017-2018 school year beginning Feb. 5. The program is open year-round with full-time and part-time hours for children ages 8 weeks through pre-kindergarten. The school offers a highly qualified staff and a…
Ballet Theatre of Phoenix 2326 E Indian School Road, Phoenix 602-957-3364 • ballettheatreofphx.org We provide excellent classical ballet instruction that trains the whole dancer, in order to help our students understand themselves, not only as an artist and performer, but also as a person. Ballet is a means of expressing ones’ soul through technique and…
Ilana Lea, the founder and owner of Enerjoy Fitness in Scottsdale, teaches women of all ages the importance of a healthy body – and the peace of mind that follows. Ilana has run her fitness studio for six years, but she has trained people in the Valley, from all walks of life, for 20 years….
