July 2016-Summer V.2

INTHEZONA.COM

July 2016

Jayde - Grade 12

Antonio - Grade 10

POHS15019_Back_2_School_ZONA_1.3x2.3.indd 16/17/15 11:25 AM

MOMMY AND ME CRAFT TIME

SUMMER

Where good kids can be famous too!

page

9

page5

page6

page3

Parent Perspective

Free Splash Pad Locations

Educator Corner

page

10Things To Do Around Arizona

2 \ July 2016 inthezona.com

BOOTH ACTIVITIES MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT








PLANT BASED

PLANT BASED

PLANT BASED

PLANT BASED

PLANT BASED

PLANT BASED

PLANT BASED

PLANT BASED

PLANT BASED

INSPIRING

INSPIRING

INSPIRING

INSPIRING

INSPIRING

INSPIRING

INSPIRING

INSPIRING

INSPIRING

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

&

&

&

&

&

&

&

& &

WINE & WINE &

WINE & WINE &

WINE & WINE &

WINE & WINE &

WINE & WINE &

WINE & WINE &

WINE & WINE &

WINE & WINE &

WINE & WINE & FOOD

FOOD

FOOD

FOOD

FOOD

FOOD

FOOD

FOOD

FOODBEER & BEER &

BEER & BEER &

BEER & BEER &

BEER & BEER &

BEER & BEER &

BEER & BEER &

BEER & BEER &

BEER & BEER & BEER & BEER &

SURP

RISE

SURP

RISE

SURP

RISE

SURP

RISE

SURP

RISE

SURP

RISE

SURP

RISE

SURP

RISE

SURP

RISE

GIV

EAW

AYS

GIV

EAW

AYS

GIV

EAW

AYS

GIV

EAW

AYS

GIV

EAW

AYS

GIV

EAW

AYS

GIV

EAW

AYS

GIV

EAW

AYS

GIV

EAW

AYS

GREEN

GREEN

GREEN

GREEN

GREEN

GREEN

GREEN

GREEN

GREEN

EXPERTSSURP

RISE

EXPERTSSURP

RISE

GIV

EAW

AYS

EXPERTSGIV

EAW

AYS GREEN EXPERTSGREEN

EXPERTS

EXPERTS

EXPERTS

EXPERTS

EXPERTS

EXPERTS

EXPERTS

ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITIES

BOOTH ACTIVITIESSURP

RISE

BOOTH ACTIVITIESSURP

RISE

GIV

EAW

AYS

BOOTH ACTIVITIESGIV

EAW

AYS

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT & MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT & FOODMUSIC & ENTERTAINMENTFOODBEERMUSIC & ENTERTAINMENTBEER & BEER & MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT & BEER & CHILDREN’S

CHILDREN’SEXPERTSCHILDREN’SEXPERTS

CHILDREN’S

CHILDREN’S

CHILDREN’S

CHILDREN’S

CHILDREN’S

CHILDREN’S

CHILDREN’S

Your conscious life

MA

GA

ZI

NE

Your conscious life

MA

GA

ZI

NE

Your conscious life

MA

GA

ZI

NE

Your conscious life

MA

GA

ZI

NE

Your conscious life

MA

GA

ZI

NE

November 5th10:00 am - 7:30 pm

SIMPLESOLUTIONSSUMMIT

Sponsorship Opportunities & Booths Available Now!

Live on Central, 702 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix

For more information: greenlivingaz.com/summitRegister at: greenlivingaz.com/register

Based on 6 Pillars of Sustainability:Education Energy

Food WasteWaterAir

10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. ACTION SUMMIT

5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. NETWORKING

$60 VIP | $45 All Day | $25 for Networking | Kids 12 and under are free

July 2016 / 3inthezona.com

where good kids can be famous too!

PUBLISHERHeidi Ko� man

[email protected]

EDITOR, CONTENT DIRECTOR & CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Anna [email protected]

PRODUCTION & DESIGNShannon Carrillo

[email protected]

In the Zona Magazine is a publication of SIRTON PUBLISHING, LLC.

� e opinions within the articles are those of the authors and not of the magazine. For submissions, ideas,

comments or to recommend someone to appear in In the Zona Magazine, please email:

[email protected].

SIRTON PUBLICATIONS, LLCIn the Zona Magazine Copyright ©2015. All rights

reserved. Reproduction in whole, or in part, of any text, photograph or illustration is strictly prohibited without

written permission of the publisher. See our website for a list of schools and businesses that distribute

In the Zona Magazine.

In the Zona Magazine4406 E. Main, Ste. 102-48 • Mesa, AZ 85205

ZONAin th

e

CONTACT US: www.inthezona.com

GCU.EDU/InTheZonaGCU.EDU/InTheZona

HOW I LET GO OF BEING A HELICOPTER PARENT By Makenzie Collie

I never realized I was a helicopter parent until I decided to send my seven year-old daughter to camp.

Being a Girl Scout sta� member, I always thought I was cool with camp. These parents who refuse to let their daughters go to camp – I just don’t get it, I would think to myself smugly.

We signed our daughter up for a week in June. “Don’t worry, honey,” I told her. “If you are homesick, they will call me and I can come and pick you up.”

In May, we received our “handbook” and packing list. One tip was, “If your daughter is worried about being homesick, don’t tell her you’ll come and pick her up. Focus on what a great time she is going to have and what great friends she’ll make.”

“Don’t worry, honey. You will have a great time and you are going to make lots of great friends,” I started amending, with a seed of panic in my heart.

The day fi nally came to drop Rowan o�

at camp. Upon arrival at camp Rowan suddenly looked much tinier and more vulnerable than she had in the car 15 minutes earlier.

When it came time for me to leave, the counselor must have seen the look of panic on my face and the tears welling up in my daughter’s eyes. “Rowan, I really need a helper and you look like you could be a big help” she cooed, taking Rowan’s hand and marching into the cabin.

I sprinted to the car. If I looked back, all was lost.

I’m not a helicopter parent but that week I arranged to work close to the camp, just to be nearby in case, you know, my little baby missed me and needed me to fl y to her rescue.

The following day, I discovered camp posted pictures during the week. The fi rst picture I saw was the opening night’s campfi re, and I found my daughter’s face looking emotionlessly into the campfi re. “Oh man, that’s it,” I said to myself, hyperventilating. I braced

myself for the phone calls.

No phone calls came the entire week. Although I scoured the website for pictures, I didn’t see her in any of them for the rest of the week – it was almost as though the counselors were actively engaging in camp activities with the girls instead of taking 500 photos of each girl for their non-helicopter parents to examine nervously on their website.

Friday morning came and I was the fi rst one at the camp to pick up my daughter. I arrived about 45 minutes early and waited in my car until the appointed time. Then I parked and jogged over to the cabin, ready to see my little baby who had doubtlessly been crying and missing me all week long.

She caught sight of me – “Ugh mom, you’re here already,” she asked impatiently. “But I want to hang out a little while longer!”

Rowan regaled me with stories, songs, and happy tales all the way home from camp.

The report sent home talked about Rowan’s leadership skills, her willingness to pitch in and help clean up without being asked, and how she counselled friends who were feeling homesick.

This year we’re sending Rowan back for a couple of sessions at camp. I know I will miss her, but hopefully, I have learned from my helicoptering ways and this year I will only scour the photo pages six times a day, instead of six times an hour. Baby steps!

songs, and happy tales all the way


Arizona’s Finest Family Fun & Thrill ParkArizona’s Finest Family Fun & Thrill Park

602-997-75759445 NORTH METRO PARKWAY EAST CASTLESNCOASTERS.COM

Free Mini-Golfw/ Purchase of Unlimited Rides

Not combinable withother discounts.Limit 4 per coupon.No cash value.Exp. 8/31/2016

Cashier: Ring up Silver and scan.

ITZ516

CAMP LIFEis the BEST LIFE

sign up today!camplikeagirlscout.com

602.452.7000

CAMP LIFEis the BEST LIFE

YOUR NORTH VALLEY COMMUNITY THEATER

1611 W Whispering Wind Dr Suite #9, Phoenix, AZ 85085

www.StarlightCommunityTheater.com

The DROWSY Chaperone CASTING CALL for Adults (16+)

9 am Saturday, July 16 for performances September 9 - 18

2016 CAMP RISING STAR2016 CAMP RISING STAR2016 CAMP RISING STAR

Session 2Session 2Session 2 July 11July 11July 11---161616

DramaDramaDrama Teens Ages 13Teens Ages 13Teens Ages 13---181818

Session 3Session 3Session 3 July 18July 18July 18---303030

MusicalMusicalMusical Ages 7Ages 7Ages 7---181818

Registration Fees: $275 per person/$250 SCT memberRegistration Fees: $275 per person/$250 SCT memberRegistration Fees: $275 per person/$250 SCT member SCT Membership: $20SCT Membership: $20SCT Membership: $20

For more camp registration details see websiteFor more camp registration details see websiteFor more camp registration details see website

July 2016 / 5inthezona.cominthezona.com

FreeSummerSchool.com480.456.6678

TUITION-FREETUITION-FREE

100% Online | Accredited | 4-Week Courses

felicity - Grade 11

EDUCATOR CORNER MEET MR. JAMAL ARBERRY,

VETERAN AND INSTRUCTOR AT PRIMAVERA

Mr. Jamal Arberry is an English instructor at Primavera Online High

School who enjoys reading, cooking and volunteering at the Phoenix Zoo in his spare time.

Before helping students, Mr. Arberry was an active military member who served overseas.

Right after high school, Mr. Arberry went to North Carolina to join the Marine Corps. Although at fi rst he joined so he could escape his small hometown, Mr. Arberry said that being a part of the military became something he was proud to have accomplished.

“The Marine Corps gave me the opportunity to acquire skills that benefi tted me beyond what I did while I served,” said Mr. Arberry.

Mr. Arberry told us about a time when he was stationed in Zimboanga City, Japan in 2005. There, he made lasting friendships with the residents.

“I was attached with a Marine Security Element in which the mission was part of Operation Enduring Freedom- Philippines.

Many people might not know that there are jihadist terrorist down in those parts.

One night, we were invited to an event in which the people of Zamboanga City wanted to show their appreciation for us, the U.S. military. We had the opportunity to mingle with the locals and we got to watch some native dances. A lot of the kids became particularly fascinated with me when they found out I was Filipino, so they wanted to take pictures with me.”

That event became a moment Mr. Arberry now treasures as he made lasting friendships with the people there.

“It was a really good time, especially for me,” Mr. Arberry said. “Because I was able to enjoy tons of food I was familiar with, like Filipino rice cakes and roasted pig on the spit.”

Upon his return to the United States, Mr. Arberry decided to become a teacher. He has since helped many students succeed, and believes in pushing them to be their best selves, as he told us in this story below.

“I had a student who told me she wanted to know what she can do to just pass her course, what she can do to get a D. I told her I will not accept that and she will have to strive higher than a D. I told her in order for me to help her she must be willing to put that e� ort into striving better than just a D. At the end of her course, she fi nished with a B+.”

When it comes to challenging yourself, there is one important thing Mr. Arberry wants you students to remember: Don’t be afraid to fail.

“There are those who hold back on doing things because they are afraid of what the result may be. There are those who are afraid because if they fail, they are worried of what others will say to them. Don’t let that bother you. It is okay to be selfi sh sometimes through life’s journey because as you start refl ecting back on your life as you get older you want to be able to say, “Yeah, I did that,” and

not “Gosh, I wish I would’ve done that.” As you continue through your life’s journey go and do good, make mistakes, make a fool of yourself every now and then, go and own opportunity and take all these experiences and become the great person you know you can be.”

We hope you all have a great Independence Day. As you celebrate this weekend, don’t forget to take some time to remember the people like Mr. Arberry who make this country’s freedom possible.

just a D. At the end of her


FREE SPLASH PAD LOCATIONS AROUND THE VALLEYLooking to stay cool while

getting out of the house? Check out these FREE Splash

Pad locations throughout the Valley…

PHOENIX:Altadena Park3711 E. Altadena AvenuePhoenix, AZ 85028

CityScape- Patriot’s Park1 E. Washington Phoenix, AZ 85004

Civic Space Park424 N. Central AvenuePhoenix, AZ 85004

Desert Ridge Marketplace21001 N. Tatum Blvd. Phoenix, AZ 85050

Edison Park901 N. 19th street Phoenix, AZ 85006

Francisco Highland Park2702 E. South Mountain Phoenix, AZ 85042

Harmon Park1239 S. 5th AvenuePhoenix, AZ 85003

Laveen Village Park3146 W. VineyardPhoenix, AZ 85041

Nuestro Park1433 S. 9th StreetPhoenix, AZ 85034

Outlets at Anthem4250 W. Anthem WayPhoenix, AZ 85086

EAST VALLEY:BeachPark at Tempe Town Lake80 W. Rio Solado ParkwayTempe, AZ 85281

The Chuparosa Park2400 S. Dobson RoadChandler, AZ 85286

Desert Breeze Park660 N. Desert Breeze Blvd.Cahndler, AZ 85226

The Espee Park450 E. Knox Chandler, AZ 85225

The Eastmark Great Park 10100 E. Ray RoadMesa, AZ 85212

Hudson Park 1430 S. Cedar StreetTempe, AZ 85281

Mountain Vista Park13647 S. 50th StreetPhoenix, AZ 85004

Pecos Park17010 S. 48th StreetPhoenix, AZ 85073

Riverview Park 2100 W. 8th StreetMesa, AZ 85201

San Tan Village Mall2218 E. Williams Field RoadGilbert, AZ 85295

Tempe Marketplace2000 E. Rio Salado PkwyTempe, AZ 85281

Water Tower Park45 W. Page AvenueGilbert, AZ 85234

WEST VALLEY:Fountain park at Westgate6770 N. Sunrise Blvd. Glendale, AZ 85305

Gateway Park10100 N. El Mirage RoadEl Mirage, AZ 85335

Glendale Heroes Regional Park8100 W. Bethany Home RoadGlendale, AZ 85303

Goodyear Community Park3151 N. Litchfi eld Rd. Goodyear, AZ 85392

Heritage at Marley Park15073 W. Sweetwater DriveSurprise, AZ 85379

Pioneer Park8755 N. 83rd AvenuePeoria, AZ 85345

Rio Vista Community Park8866 W. Thunderbird Rd.Peoria, AZ 85381

SCOTTSDALE Agua Linda Park8732 E. McDonald Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Chesnutt Park4565 N. Granite Reef RoadScottsdale, AZ 85251

Florence Ely Nelson Desert Park 8950 E. Pinnacle Peak RoadScottsdale, AZ 85255

Kierland Commons15205 N. Kierland Blvd.Scottsdale, AZ 85254

McCormick Stillman Railroad Park7301 E. Indian Bend RoadScottsdale, AZ 85250

Paiute Park3210 N. 66th StreetScottsdale, AZ 85251

Pima Park8600 E. Thomas RoadScottsdale, AZ 85251

Scottsdale Quarter15307 N. Scottsdale Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Vista del Camino Park7700 E. Roosevelt Scottsdale, AZ 85257

open houseCCS

P R E S C H O O L - E L E M E N T A R Y

Glendale Heroes Regional Park


10855 N. Tatum Blvd. Suite 170, Phoenix, AZ 85028(480) 948-CARE

(Paradise Village Gateway Center)

www.EpicFamilyDental.com

CHILDCLEANING

ONLY

$29 00

•Mostinsurancesaccepted

•In-housefinancingwithno creditcheck

•Inofficepaymentplans

•Samedayappointments available

•FREEsecondopinion

ADULTCLEANING

ONLY

$49 00

WALK-INSWELCOME

SE HABLAESPAÑOL

We love to see you smile!

Call now for your FREE dental exam and digital X-rays (a $239 value)

Come in by August 31, 2016 and receive

YOUTHSOCCERLEAGUES

@REGISTERTODAY!ArizonaSportsComplex.com/youth-soccer

623.587.7171

NEW IN AUGUST 2016:Our new 3’s Program is filling up fast!

Accepting applications NOW!

RENOVATED & EXPANDEDPRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN:Get ready for an exciting 2016-2017

school year as our facilities get a “summer makeover!”

TOURS BY APPOINTMENT(602) 954-9088 or visit us at www.staphxschool.org


Surprise DIY Craft Kit

Reserve Now

• CONVENIENT! Every-other-month surprise craft kit delivered to your door.

• NO GUESS WORK! Crafts are easy with detailed instructions, often featuring natural or recycled materials.

• FLEXIBLE! Alone time, Mommy and Me or Girls Night. Upgrade or cancel anytime!

BUY GET CRAFT

TheHippieHobby.com

$5 Off*Code: SPRING5

*Expires 7/31/2016.

Cannot be combined.

Call Anna at

602-309-5404 for more info or email

[email protected]

Summer Special 30 Minute Session: $50

Anna Marie -PHOTOGRAPHY


COVER STORY MOMMY AND ME CRAFT TIME

Are you stuck pulling your hair out because it’s summertime and all you hear is “Mom, I’m

bored!”, even though your children have all their toys out? Better yet, are you desperately looking for a way to rip that iPhone or iPad out of your child’s hands and get them to do ANYTHING else?

A popular craft The Hippie Hobby sponsors for a ‘Mommy and Me’ night is an aromatherapy or di� user necklace.

BENEFITS OF ARTS AND CRAFTS FOR CHILDREN:

1 CREATIVE EMOTIONAL OUTLET Allowing your child a creative emotional outlet, specifi cally through arts

and crafts provides them a safe place to express their emotions in a positive way. For example, referencing the di� user necklace, giving your child a choice to

pick the color of beads, felt and even the charms allows for total creativity within the project. Letting them choose where on the necklace to put these charms is even more imaginative. Heck, if they want to turn the necklace into a bracelet instead –let them! This is all about allowing your child to creatively think and feel accomplished.

The positive feelings that your child will feel after accomplishing their craft project forms a correlation, that during stressful situations in life, crafting can be an outlet to that stress (better than a tantrum, right?).

2 FORMING A BOND BETWEEN CHILDREN AND PARENTS Sitting down with your child and crafting

with them (instead of sitting them down to do arts and crafts) creates a positive bond between you and your children. Your children can play together, talk about di� erent ways they would do the project, while you, as the parent, can be there to praise their creativity and teach them throughout the process. The aromatherapy or di� user necklace has so many valuable lessons children can learn. Taking the opportunity to teach them about di� erent essential oils they can use on their piece of felt and allowing them to switch it often is empowering and allows them to get in touch with their feelings, and fi gure out ways to cope and deal with them respectively. Asking them, “What’s your favorite oil? How would you use that? What happens when you smell that essential oil?” are all ways to learn together and create a positive bond along the way.

3 FINE MOTOR SKILLS AND DEXTERITY IMPROVEMENT Picking up small beads, opening

jump rings, attaching jump rings to a chain and picking up the smaller charms all help develop fi ne motor skills and improve dexterity. Having kids use their little fi ngers and enabling them to develop their motor skills is a fun process for parents to watch.

Many of you are a month into summer already! The Hippie Hobby is an every other month craft subscription box. All of their craft boxes are suitable for ‘Mommy and Me’ crafternoons. Their next box ships on July 15th, perfect for month two of your summer! Visit www.thehippiehobby.com to order by July 11th. To order a di� user necklace kit for your child and you to put together, simply email [email protected] and they will take your order via email and PayPal. This mini kit is FREE as an introduction to their subscription box. They just ask you pay a small fee of $7.99 for shipping and handling. Don’t be shy, Craft On and remember, #Craft Happens!

“It was fun and creative, I had a lot of fun with the activities and liked that I got to spend the time with my mom doing it.”

- Natalie, entering fi fth grade

“I love doing crafts with my daughter, but my schedule is so crazy. It’s hard to fi nd time to get it all together. I love the Hippie Hobby craft

boxes ... They’re fun, the instructions are easy to follow and

everything we need is in the box!”

- Dawn, Natalie’s mom


FIREWORKS & MOVIE NIGHTWhen: Sunday, July 3 @ 7 p.m.Where: Salt River Fields at Talking

Stick, 7555 N. Pima Rd., ScottsdaleCost: $10 per carDetails: Sit under the stars and enjoy a movie inside the main stadium with a fi reworks display afterwards, the movie includes “Smalls, Squints, Benny The Jet and The Beast” doors open at 7 p.m., admission is free, only $10 per car to park. For more information call 480-270-5000 or visit www.saltriverfi elds.com/

ARIZONA CELEBRATION OF FREEDOMWhen: Monday, July 4 @ 6-10:30 p.m.Where: Amphi-

theatre/Mesa Convention Center complex, 263 N. Center St, MesaCost: FreeDetails: Downtown Mesa, entertainment, classic cars, motorcycles, beer gardens, art, music, patriotic displays and education games, family fun, “cool zones,” fi reworks. For more information visit: www.azcelebrationo� reedom.org

JULY 4TH TEMPE TOWN LAKE FESTIVALWhen: Monday, July 4 @ 4-11 p.m.Where: Tempe

Town Lake, 80 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., TempeCost: $5-8Details: Fireworks Spectacular, concert event stage, live music, infl atable kid’s Ride village,

vendors, water fun and games for the family. Call 480-350-5189 or visit www.tempe4th.com

4TH OF JULY SPLASH BASHWhen: Monday, July 4 @ 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Litchfi eld Park Recreation

Center, 100 S. Old Litchfi eld Rd., Litchfi eld ParkCost: $2Details: Water games and kids’ activities; DJ; pool safety info; and snack bar. For more information call 623-935-9040 or visit www.litchfi eld-park.org

4TH OF JULY PARADE & FREEDOMFESTWhen: Monday, July 4. Parade begins at 9:00 a.m.

Freedomfest begins at 3:00 p.m.Where: Parade travels from Owens eastbound down the Deuce of Clubs to southbound on White Mountain Road then travels right on Hall. Freedomfest is held at Show Low High School Football Field, 500 W. Old Linden Rd., Show LowCost: FreeDetails: Freedomfest will o� er great food including kettle corn, shaved ice, pizza, Navajo tacos, funnel cakes, and many other delicious treats. Enjoy great music from one of our featured live bands. This year’s headliner is “The Mogollon Band” accompanied by many others. Kids Zone featuring a giant slide, ferris wheel, bounce houses, super swing, and much more. Sponsored by the Show Low Parks and Recreation Department. For event details or more information, call (928) 532-4140.

JULY 4TH LASER LIGHT SHOW AND CONCERTWhen: Monday, July 4 @ 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Sedona Red Rock High School, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road, SedonaCost: FreeDetails: Have a picnic on the cool grass and listen to an upbeat live concert and water games, bring a blanket or chair, food available or bring your own, a 15 minute patriotic themed laser light show will begin at the bottom of each hour in the Performing Arts Center, (10:30, 11:30 am, 12:30, 1:30 pm). For more information visit www.SedonaAZ.gov/Park

FIREWORKS OVER THE LAKEWhen: Monday, July 4 @ 9 p.m.Where: Lake Havasu City, Best

viewing in Thompson Bay, on the Island, or the shoreline of Rotary Park – see website for complete details.Cost: FreeDetails: Celebrate our Nation’s birthday and start your long holiday weekend with some amazing fi reworks over Lake Havasu. For more information contact Lake Havasu City Convention & Visitors Bureau: 928-453-3444; [email protected]; URL: www.golakehavasu.com/events/details/1758/

3

4

4

4

44

bands. This year’s headliner is “The

SedonaAZ.gov/Park

ZONA ACTIVITY CALENDARIndependence Day Celebrations

Around the Valley and State

4


100% Online | Six-Week Courses | Fully Accredited

#YouCanToo #ChoosePrimavera lizzie - Grade 12

Choose Success – Enroll Today!ChoosePrimavera.com480.456.6678

Ointhezona.comContinue these events, see even more events and submit an upcoming event at:

17TH ANNUAL FAMILY FUN DAYWhen: Saturday, July 9Where: ASU Art Museum,

51 E. 10th St., TempeCost: FreeDetails: From ceramic sculptures to collages made of recycled materials, craft is being utilized by visual artists now, more than ever, in new and innovative ways. Be inspired by what contemporary artists are creating with traditional craft media in our new exhibition “Crafting the Collection,” and craft your very own works of art at the ASU Art Museum’s annual Family Fun Day. Unleash your creativity with more than a dozen hands-on art-making stations, artist-led activities and interactive performances. As always, family programs at the museum are free. All activities are suitable for children ages 4–12 and their families. No registration is required. For more information visit asuartmuseum.asu.edu

SWEET CORN FESTIVALWhen: Saturday, July 9 and Sunday, July 10Where: Apple

Annie’s Produce & Pumpkins, 2081 W. Hardy Rd., WillcoxCost: FreeDetails: Sweet Corn Festival - Apple Annie’s Produce & Pumpkins, corn and other vegetables will be available for you-pick,

enjoy hot roasted sweet corn, corn recipe demo or corn gadget demo. For more information call 520-384-2084 or visit: www.appleannies.com

12TH ANNUAL NATIONAL DAY OF THE COWBOYWhen: Saturday, July 23 @ 8 a.m-5 p.m.Where: Desert

Caballeros Western Museum, 21 N. Frontier St., WickenburgCost: Free:Details: Summer Family Day with interactive experiences the whole family can enjoy. For information visit www.westernmuseum.org

NIGHT WINGS AT PIMA AIR & SPACE MUSEUMWhen: Saturday, July 23 @ 5-9 p.m.Where: Pima Air &

Space Museum, 6000 E. Valencia Rd., TucsonCost: Adults: $10. Kids 12 & under are FREEDetails: Night Wings at Pima Air & Space Museum - Pima Air & Space Museum hosts tram rides until sundown; a walking tour of indoor hangars; hands-on aviation-related activities for kids, 8 pm last admission, the Flight Grill will be open for dinner until 8:30 p.m. For more information call 520-574-0462 or visit www.pimaair.org/edu/family-events

9 9-10

23

22

craft is being utilized

HARKINS SUMMER MOVIES

10 Movies for $7

July 4-8 Spongebob Movie

July 11-15 Hotel Transylvania 2

July 18-22 Cloudy with a

Chance of Meatballs

July 25-29 Walking with Dinosaurs

For locations andtimes go to:

www.harkinstheatres.com/SMF.aspx

ZONA ACTIVITY CALENDARupcoming family events around the Valley

MIMkids Mini Music Makers Ages 0–5Every Wed., Thu. & Sat., July 6–September 24 Tickets: $12 per class; $40 for four Designed for children and their caregivers, each session explores a new musical culture in engaging ways through music and movement.

MIMkids Musical Adventures Ages 6–10July 9, August 13 & September 10 | 1:30–2:30 p.m. Tickets: $12 per class; $30 for three Kids will make music, explore the galleries, and create instruments of their own as they embark on a musical journey at MIM.

Members Visit Free—Join Today!Join our Friends of MIM or Circle of Friends and receive benefits including free museum admission year-round, discounts at the Museum Store and Café Allegro, and more.

To join, visit Guest Service or MIM.org.

For details and to register for classes, call 480.478.6000 or visit MIM.org.

COOL CLASSES FOR KIDS AT MIM

Engineering for Kids Camp @ Octane Raceway in Scottsdale!

- New Engineering Topics Each Week! - Daily Octane Activities - Kart Racing, Arcade and More - Lunch Included! - Extreme Discounts on Multi-Week Purchases! - Ages 9+

Visit us @ www.engineeringforkids.com/eastvalley/octaneraceway

for details and discount codes!

Documents

July 2016-Summer V.2