North Central News

Gerlach awarded by PFD

Posted by North Central News | Jun 1, 2013 | Front Page

Brooke Gerlach displays the plaque presented to her by the Phoenix Fire Department for saving her own life as well as the lives of Susan Mulligan and Claire Pischko.

Duet hosts various caregiver support groups

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

Family members and friends who provide care to a loved one often think of themselves as daughters,...

Sunrays host Dance Camp, Kids Night Out

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

Keep your kids happy, active, and busy this summer by signing them up for Dance Camp at the Arizona Sunrays Dance Center, 13832 N. 32nd St. Dance Camp takes place June 10-14 and is for boys and girls ages 8 to 16. There will be...

Summer camps taps into ‘creativity’

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

Help your children use their imaginations and have fun this summer by enrolling them in Creativity Camp, from the creators of the PBS television series “Travel With Kids.” Camp will take place in three sessions—June 10-14, June...

Kids play golf for free this summer

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

Junior golfers ages 17 and younger will play for free—every day, all day—at the city of Phoenix’s nine-hole courses this summer, when accompanied by a paid adult. Golfers can enjoy the “Kids Play Free” program from June 1...

Harold Studio offers jewelry camp for kids

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

Harold Studio, 115 W. McDowell Road, Suite 1, offers a Jewelry Camp for kids ages 12 to 16 this summer. Camp runs 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, June 11-13, June 18-20, July 16-18 and July 23-25. The cost is $150 per...

Free family dinner in Sunnyslope

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

There will a Free Summer Family Dinner 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, at the Sunnyslope Community Center, 802 E. Vogel Ave. Along with the free meal of lasagna, salad, breadsticks, and dessert, there will be family time...

Merchants get set for ‘Indie Week’

Posted by North Central News | Jun 1, 2013 | Features

[btn]By Patty Talahongva[/btn] Local merchants are gearing up for the annual Indie Week, sponsored...

TO YOUR HEALTH: Take prediabetes seriously

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

[btn]By Patrick Knowles, M.D.[/btn] If your doctor has told you that you have prediabetes, do you need to take action? Only if you want to avoid becoming diabetic. Prediabetics are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes and may...

Local teen honored for lifesaving action

Posted by North Central News | Jun 1, 2013 | Features

[btn]By Teri Carnicelli[/btn] It was past 9 o’clock at night on March 18, and the two girls in the...

Southern Rail eatery comes to The Newton

Posted by North Central News | May 31, 2013 | Dining

This fall, the group behind Beckett’s Table will open its second restaurant at The Newton, formerly the home of Beef Eater’s at 5th Avenue and Camelback Road. Inspired by the Transcontinental Railroad’s historical influence on...