North Central News

GLAAZ graduates its inaugural class

Posted by North Central News | Jul 1, 2013 | Schools

The Girls Leadership Academy of Arizona (GLAAZ), located at 715 West Mariposa St., held...

TO YOUR HEALTH: Haboobs carry more than dirt

Posted by North Central News | Jul 1, 2013 | Healthy Living

[btn]By Gerald Schwartzberg, M.D.[/btn] Although monsoon storms can provide a break from the...

A & E Briefs

Posted by North Central News | Jul 1, 2013 | Arts & Entertainment

‘Interconnections’ Exhibit Through August 8 @Central Gallery, Burton Barr Library 1221 N. Central Ave. 602-262-4636 Artist Laura Spalding Best’s work explores the collective aesthetic of the urban landscape. Specifically, her...

Local seniors excel at Tai Chi

Posted by North Central News | Jul 1, 2013 | Healthy Living

After people go into retirement, many spend their days volunteering or relaxing. But for a growing...

Blood drive at Cowden Center

Posted by North Central News | Jul 1, 2013 | Healthy Living

United Blood Services will hold blood drives at Cowden Center on Thursday, July 25 from 12 to 3:45...

AML survivors sought for study

Posted by North Central News | Jul 1, 2013 | Healthy Living

Phoenix-area residents who are in remission after treatment for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) are...

Homebound seniors benefit from your time

Posted by North Central News | Jul 1, 2013 | Seniors

Recent retirees looking to give back or younger adults who want to connect to an older generation are invited to become a volunteer with Duet, which provides a variety of services to homebound seniors in the Phoenix metro area....

Educational, fun events at center

Posted by North Central News | Jul 1, 2013 | Seniors

The Sunnyslope Senior Center, 802 E. Vogel Ave., offers a monthly calendar of events to entertain, educate and enliven. This month’s events include: • World Beat Music Hour, 3-5 p.m. the first and third Fridays of the month....

Stars and Stripes, Kids Night Out

Posted by North Central News | Jul 1, 2013 | Kids & Families

The Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics & Dance Center, 3110 E. Thunderbird Road, hosts two exciting “Kids’ Night Out” events this month. First up is the Stars & Stripes Kids Night Out, set for 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 6,...

T.W. Lewis Foundation awards scholarships

Posted by North Central News | Jul 1, 2013 | Schools

T.W. Lewis Foundation awarded scholarships to local high school seniors at its 12th annual scholarship banquet. Among the winners were: Madelynn Fretto, Xavier College Prep; Matthew Harris, Brophy College Prep; Amber Pirkl,...