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Peoria, AZ, June 15, 2010 – Know a child who aspires to be the next George Lucas? Children who are registered for Challenger Space Center Arizona’s CSI-Apollo camp for sixth through eighth graders will learn The Science Behind Sci-Fi Movies. During this week-long camp, kids identify qualities of outer space, then analyze how space science is portrayed in Hollywood. From Orson Welles’ “War of the Worlds” to George Lucas’ “Star Wars,” science fiction movies offer a unique perspective into future scientific realities.

Then, the following week, get ready for Lights, Camera, Action! Using basic camera techniques, campers create their own space films. Science equipment, tools and experiments will be available for the campers to incorporate into their films.

CSI-Apollo (full day/full week camp only)

The Science Behind Sci-Fi Movies - June 21-25 or July 12 - 16

Lights! Camera! Action! Space Films - June 28 - July 2 or July 19 - 23

Challenger Space Center Arizona has entered its second week of “Adventures in Space Summer Camp” for children ages 5-14.

Camp sessions started June 7 and continue through July 31. Each week-long camp runs Monday through Friday and children may attend either the morning (9 a.m. to noon) or afternoon (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.) session, or combine the two for a day-long event, week-long event.

The Center’s eight different camp programs incorporate recent discoveries in space as well as structures in space like the International Space Station. For example, Saturn’s newly-discovered ring could fit one billion Earths.

Challenger Space Center Arizona is an official partner with NASA’s new Summer of Innovation program.

Children will conduct experiments where they will learn to build space structures and discover how objects get into space and orbit. They will test flying, rocketry, hitting targets, and even catapults. The structures must be sturdy, yet lightweight, so they can be transported through the Earth’s gravitational field. Astro-Tots will make their own space helmets. Mercury & Gemini will construct a planet or the sun out of Paper Mache.

Registration for summer camp is ongoing, and camp sessions have maximum capacities.

Matthew Crowell, a 2nd grader from Anthem, shows how he broke gravity  with his flying machines during Mercury, program of Adventures in Space Summer Camp, offered by Challenger Space Center Arizona . Campers design various contraptions that can propel through space.	Dalton Webb, a Kindergartener from Surprise, paints the planets during Astro-Tots, a program of Adventures in Space Summer Camp, offered by Challenger Space Center Arizona . Junior astronauts explore why stars twinkle and what they are made out of as well as learn about planets in our solar system.
Jeremy Burke, a 1st grader from Peoria , demonstrates his space structure made of marshmallows during Astro-Tots, a program of Adventures in Space Summer Camp, offered by Challenger Space Center Arizona .	Tori Andonov, a 1st grader from Phoenix , pieces together the earth from construction materials during Astro-Tots, a program of Adventures in Space Summer Camp, offered by Challenger Space Center Arizona . Campers discover planets, star power and the world above.

Glendale Daily Planet / Glendale, Ariz. – This year’s Glendale Glitters Spectacular was unlike any other, because the city is celebrating its 100th anniversary.

As part of the city’s centennial activities this year, two 100-years-young residents assisted the Glendale City Council on Friday, Nov. 27 at 5:30 p.m., to turn on the stunning Glendale Glitters holiday light display of 1.5 million lights for the first time this season.

This year's humorous emcees were Tim and Willy from KMLE Country.

The Fiesta Bowl Queen and her court did a reading of the night Before Christmas for the children on stage and the audience that listed attentively.

Peppermint James Performed several songs though the  event.

The two centenarians, Atha Stubbs and Joanna Wright, were one of the highlights of a 30-minute lighting program called, “Celebrating Glendale’s Centennial,” which highlights the city’s first 100 years through music, dance and other entertainment.  

The Fiesta Bowl Queen and her court did a read the night Before Christmas for the children on stage and the audience that listed attentively.

The 16 blocks of Historic Downtown Glendale and 1.5 million lights, rated as Arizona's largest free holiday light display, buzzed with excitement and treats for all.

Entertainment at every turn, delectable food, hand-crafted holiday gifts, a children’s winter wonderland with , horse-drawn carriage rides, shopping and, of course, the most important visit with everyone’s favorite visitor from the North Pole, Santa Claus!

Of course I took a moment to talk with Santa too
and express our need for a pneumatic Studio Camera Pedestal!

Joanna Wright is the young lady in the wheel chair on the left (white-haired) and Atha Stubbs is the young lady in the wheel chair on the far right (darker-haired.) Tim is the tall gentleman in the gray vest and Willy is the man with dark hair and mustache on the right (to the left of the tree) with black jacket and red shirt on.

Joanna Wright 

Joanna Wright 

Thousands of people partook of the variety of food offered by the vendors in the food court area.

Hand full of snow!   -  Cold slush down the back of the jacket oh my!

But now... she has a snowball and is advancing towards him while he is unaware!

...and the young of heart enjoyed also!

The glittering magic of Glendale’s holiday display remains lit nightly through Jan. 16, from 5-10 p.m. each evening. Glendale Glitters, now entering its 16th year, was named azcentral.com’s Critics’ Choice for the Best Festival in the Valley in 2008.

Letf - Atha Stubbs

Boy Scout Troop 62 Spreads the holiday
magic with mistletoe for all

An entire table of fresh Mistletoe for sale!  Scoutmaster Ray Jensen  filled us in on this batch, "We went camping up by Prescott and picked the fresh Mistletoe to bring to  the Glendale Glitters. "

Jensen continued, "We had a great time and we want to thank the community for their donations. We sold out of mistletoe the second night."

 "Boy scout troop 62 is sponsored  by The First United Methodist Church in Glendale- Its the oldest Chartered Boy scout troop in AZ."  Scoutmaster Jensen tell us, "Its charter dates back back to 1932." He filled us in on a few of the activities, " We are looking to increase our enrollment for this fun troop. We go Camping, Canoeing and Snowboarding and to Camp Geronimo every summer."

For meeting times and questions call Scoutmaster Ray Jensen at 602-615-3751

The holiday season wraps up with the Glitter and Glow Block Party on January 16. More Info | | Traffic Updates

The glittering magic of Glendale’s holiday display remains lit nightly through Jan. 16, from 5-10 p.m. each evening. Glendale Glitters, now entering its 16th year, was named azcentral.com’s Critics’ Choice for the Best Festival in the Valley in 2008.

Glendale Glitters Spectacular is sponsored by Target, APS, Kokopelli Winery, KTVK, KMLE Country 108, 101.5 JAMZ, KOOL-FM, 7-Up, Glendale Community College and The Arizona Republic. For more information, call the Special Event Hotline at 623-930-2299, or visit www.glendaleaz.com/events .

Bill Bond (l) and Jon Froke (r)  for the City of Glendale remind all of us that being counted in the
Census helps the city get the funds that  bring us services and infrastructure we need every year!

The Census: A Snapshot What: The census is a count of everyone residing in the United States. Who: All U.S. residents must be counted—both citizens and non citizens. When: You will receive your questionnaire in March 2010 either by U.S. mail or hand delivery. Why: The U.S. Constitution requires a national census once every 10 years to count the population and determine the number of seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives. How: Households should complete and mail back their questionnaires. Households that do not respond may receive a replacement questionnaire in early April. Census takers will visit households that do not return questionnaires to take a count in person. What does the 2010 Census mean to Glendale? More than half of the city’s operating budget is determined by Census data! Ensures we are fairly represented at the state and federal level Provides funding for police and fire protection Funds our parks and libraries Funds our streets and roads Funds school lunch programs and senior centers The higher the response rate on the 2010 U.S. Census for the city of Glendale, the more revenue the city receives to provide essential city services. About the Census As mandated by the United States Constitution, a census is conducted to count everyone living in the United States. In partnership with the U.S. Census, the City of Glendale will be assisting to ensure that a thorough count of persons living in our community is completed by April 1, 2010.  In addition to determining the number of congressional seats on a statewide basis, the census count is also used to distribute federal funds to local, state and tribal governments each year. Census revenue goes toward paying for essential city services such as police and fire protection, city parks and libraries, and streets and roads. The higher the response rate on the 2010 U.S. Census for the city of Glendale, the more revenue the city receives to provide for these services. Schools and hospitals also receive funding based on the census count. Please check http://www.glendaleaz.com/census  often the city will provide additional updates and information about the 2010 Census count.

For information about the 2010 Census visit, www.census.gov/2010census or www.glendaleaz.com/census.