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Coral Reefs Get Hi-tech Treatment

Scuba divers carrying a banner under water.

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The Maldives Habitat Mapping Team, Sept. 2019 Credit: Hana Amir

Arizona may be a landlocked state, but that doesn’t mean we’re not having a big impact on the ocean!

The Center for Global Discovery and Conservation is working on some groundbreaking research around the world. The... Read more

Volcano Erupts On Island of La Palma

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Photo: commons.wikimedia.org/Eduardo Robaina

A volcano began erupting on the Canary Island of La Palma on Sept. 19, sending lava shooting into the air and streaming across the island. The eruption forced... Read more

DISCOVERING TITANIC HISTORY

Oct 05, 2021

The RMS Titanic was a British passenger ship that sank in the North Atlantic Ocean on April 15, 1912, after hitting an iceberg. I have been interested in this famous ship and wanted to know more.

The Titanic commander was Captain Edward Smith. He went down with one of the largest ships of that time. According to Wikipedia, the Titanic carried some of the wealthiest people in the world. The ship also carried hundreds of emigrants from Great Britain, Ireland, Scandinavia and elsewhere throughout Europe, who were seeking a new life in the States.

Briana Williams

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FREE ADMISSION TO THE HEARD MUSEUM

School Spirit

Come out to the Heard and represent your school!

Enjoy free admission to the museum from 4 to 8 p.m. The Coffee Cantina and Books & More will be open from 5 to 7 p.m.

https://heard.org/event/first-friday-in-october/

Date:

Friday, October 1, 2021 - 4:00pm to 8:00pm

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WALT DISNEY WORLD CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY

Sep 28, 2021

October 1, 2021 will mark the 50th anniversary of the opening of Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The anniversary theme is “The World’s Most Magical Celebration,” and the celebration will last for 18 months.

Festivities will be taking place at all four theme parks, including Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom. Each of these locations will come to life with a magical glow called “Beacons of Magic.”

Brett Eymann

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GOODYEAR FALL FESTIVAL

Enjoy the petting zoo, pumpkin patch and bounce houses. Collect candy in the trick-or-treat village and participate in the costume contest. This event is free.

https://www.goodyearaz.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation/special-events/fall-festival

Date:

Saturday, October 30, 2021 - 5:00pm to 9:00pm

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FAMILY PUMPKIN SPLASH–SURPRISE AQUATIC CENTER

Swim with pumpkins, select a pumpkin to take home, enjoy games and crafts.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2772190616411317/

Date:

Saturday, October 23, 2021 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm

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HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL IN APACHE JUNCTION

Tunk-or-treat plus a human and dog costume contest.

www.apachejunctionaz.gov/962/Halloween-Festival

Date:

Saturday, October 30, 2021 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm

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HALLOWEEN STROLL IN DOWNTOWN TEMPE

Trick-or-treat, enjoy activities, games, crafts and a costume contest at this free event.

https://www.downtowntempe.com/events/Halloween-stroll

Date:

Sunday, October 24, 2021 - 2:00pm to 5:00pm

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TOUCH-A-TRUCK

Kids of all ages can enjoy getting up close and personal with mini excavators, back hoes, dump trucks, school buses, police and fire vehicles and even a Smokey the Bear appearance with his famous green fire truck along with many others! There are plenty of activities for everyone, including a big dig where kids can do their own scooping with a kid friendly backhoe, inflatable rides and a Home Depot kids workshop, while supplies last. This completely FREE event takes place in the East Parking lot at the Westgate Entertainment District located at 6770 N. Sunrise Blvd.

Date:

Saturday, October 2, 2021 - 9:00am to 12:00pm

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