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AZ SCITECH PRESENTS MILITARY & STEM

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Date:

Thursday, November 18, 2021 - 12:00pm

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BEHIND THE SCENES AT VALLEY METRO

Nov 09, 2021

You’ve seen them around. They’re long, tall, and full of passengers. They are the Valley Metro buses! While you may have seen them, have you ever wondered what makes them run so smoothly? As it turns out, there’s a lot more to it, than meets the eye! We interviewed Valley Metro’s finest bus fleet maintenance specialist, Joey Templeton, to find out how it all works behind the scenes. “We have 209 buses here” Templeton says as we start our tour, “The first bus leaves here at about 3:30 a.m.; the last bus comes in at about 3 a.m.

Aislyn & Euwain Sheard

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PHOENIX VETERANS DAY PARADE

Join 45,000+ spectators as we honor United States veterans on November 11th, 2021 @ 11:00 a.m!

The parade starts at Montebello and Central runs southbound, then turns East on Camelback Road, and then turns South on 7th Street.

https://www.honoringamericasveterans.org/veterans-day-parade-phoenix/

Date:

Thursday, November 11, 2021 - 11:00am to 1:00pm

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First Responders Unite Media Blood Drive

Fire and police donors are needed to give blood on Tuesday, Nov. 9, for the cameras at the media kickoff for the First Responders Unite Holiday Blood Drive. The event will launch a statewide campaign to encourage donors across Arizona to join first responders in giving blood during the winter holiday season, the most difficult time of the year to maintain our blood supply. You can help by making an appointment below to lead the effort.

Date:

Tuesday, November 9, 2021 - 9:00am to 4:00pm

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Get Cooking!

Whether it’s for a holiday or a family celebration, gathering around the table with relatives makes for a memorable occasion. It may be one of the few times you get together with your extended family. This year, explore your family’s roots and record a treasured family recipe.

On this page, learn about genealogy and find some healthier versions of traditional dishes to add to your holiday menu.

See the family tree and recipe activity on page 12.

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The History of Domestic Horses

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How far back can you trace your family tree? Probably not 4,000 years!

Last month, scientists published a study identifying the genetic homeland of modern horses, finding that the animals were first DOMESTICATED around 4,200 years ago in a region that’s now part of Russia.

Cardinals Flying High This Season

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The Arizona Cardinals may have lost a heartbreaking game to the Green Bay Packers, but that doesn’t make their start to the season any less impressive.

Before their loss to the Packers, the Cardinals were the only undefeated team in the NFL, starting their season off with a 7-0 record.... Read more

Stratton Says Teaching Is in Her Blood

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Stephanie Stratton teaches first grade at Kiva Elementary. Stratton has been teaching in the Scottsdale District for over 20 years. She taught at Tavan Elementary before moving to Kiva.

Stratton is originally from South Carolina. She began her career in marketing but says, “I think... Read more

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