Mobile Meals of Southern Arizona is an organization that has had a real influence and has a commendable mission. I had the opportunity to sit down with Tomas Smith, the director of process improvements at Mobile Meals. I learned about the purpose, impact, and future direction the organization wants to take.
“Using a lightsaber is just good fun! It’s one of the most iconic weapons in history. Everyone knows what it is. There is just something about wielding a fantasy weapon in real life–it brings out the joy in you,” says Peter Borg of Borg’s Saber Academy in Phoenix.
Have you ever been to the San Diego Zoo? If not, here are some of the cool things I saw on my recent trip.
The first thing I suggest is to ride the double-decker tour bus. By riding the bus you can see many of the animals, so you know which ones you want to go and spend more time with.
Every year, thousands of students—elementary, middle and high school—compete in science fairs around the world. Some of the most brilliant minds congregate in one place, with projects addressing significant problems. Some of these young minds are already starting to direct attention to serious problems worldwide.
At night, I have interesting dreams that I love sharing with my family. At school, I learned something exciting. I can transform these dreams into stories! We had special guests come to my 5th grade class at Immaculate Heart School—Gail Dent and Ann Banwell, judges for the Tucson Festival of Books Young Authors contest sponsored by Altrusa International of Tucson. They taught us what makes a story stand out and win the Young Authors contest.
Yeehaw! Last month Tucson students enjoyed two days off from school for Rodeo Break. This tradition began in 1925 when the entire city shut down for the first Tucson rodeo. Since every child in town was in the rodeo parade or planning to attend it, schools did not bother to stay open.
I recently attended the screening of the movie “Dog Man.” The screening took place at Harkins Camelview in Scottsdale. Have you heard of the new “Dog Man” movie? It is currently playing in theaters and get ready to laugh because it’s super funny.
If you haven't read the books about Dog Man, he is part man, part dog and he fights crime in the city of Lakeville. This movie is an animated version. It is really cool and has awesome graphics.
Did you know our zoo is having a birthday soon? I spoke with Chelo Grubb with the Reid Park Zoo about the 60th anniversary plans. She told me that Reid Park Zoo was started in 1965 by Gene C. Reid. It started with just a few animals such as pheasants, peacocks and other birds. A few years later it grew into a Prairie Dog town and over time it grew into the Zoo that we know today. Gene C. Reid was Tucson's Parks and Recreations director in the 1960s.
