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‘Dine with Dog’ event returns to Central Phoenix

If Fido’s a foodie, you don’t want to miss this “fur-filled” fundraiser benefiting the Animal Assistance Therapy Program at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.

Mingle with fellow animal lovers, pose for portraits with your pet, and even enter your fashion-forward pooch in the Canine Couture fashion show at the Third-Annual Dine with Your Dog, set for Saturday, March 27. The Sniff ‘N’ Greet begins at 4 p.m. at a private residence in North Central Phoenix. The evening includes a gourmet human dinner with wine, a gourmet canine dinner, raffle, doggie activities and more.

Tickets are $100 for one leashed dog and his or her well-behaved owner. Doggie attire optional. Fetch more information at www.dinewithyourdog.org or call Julie Adams at 602-944-9552.

Teen Tech Week at the library

Phoenix Public Library celebrates Teen Tech Week March 6-13 at library locations across the city. The 2010 theme, “Learn Create Share @ Your Library,” fosters creativity and educates teens about using technologies ethically.

Free technology-themed programs for teens, ages 12-18, include Circuit Bending, 5-6 p.m. Monday, March 8, at Acacia Library, 750 E. Townley Ave.; and Exploring Arizona’s High Tech Futures, 4-5 p.m. Friday, March 12, at Burton Barr Central Library, 1221 N. Central Ave. No RSVP required.

Target Day of Music is free entertainment

The Phoenix Symphony and Target are giving back to the local community with a free, fun-filled musical afternoon on Sunday, March 7 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Symphony Hall, 75 N. 2nd St.

            There will be pre-concert lobby entertainers and at 3 p.m., the Phoenix Symphony will perform works from Bernstein and Williams to Joplin. Don’t miss the rousing rendition of Copland’s Rodeo.

            Kids’ activities for Target Day of Music include exploring musical instruments in the Instrument Petting Zoo, crafts, and balloon artists. Food will be available for purchase.

            Those wishing to attend must call the Phoenix Symphony Box Office at 602-495-1999 to receive a free voucher. On the day of the event, vouchers will be redeemed at Symphony Hall for a general admission ticket.

Summer interns sought for biodesign at ASU

Know a high school student who wants to get hands-on with science? Encourage students who will be seniors in the 2010-11 academic year to apply for a summer internship at the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University.

Interns are expected to volunteer a minimum of 15-20 hours per week June 7-July 19, and will receive a monetary stipend for travel expenses. The application is online at http://www.biodesign.asu.edu/education /k-12. The deadline for students to apply is March 31.

St. Francis breaks ground on expansion

St. Francis Xavier Parish and School leadership will conduct a groundbreaking ceremony for the first phase of its School and Faith Education Center at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 27 on the school playground.

The parish community recently hit a fundraising milestone and has $7.7 million pledged toward its School and Faith Education Center. The groundbreaking for Phase A will start construction that when complete, will provide a 34,000-square-foot facility on its existing site, at the cost of $6.5 million.