Glendale Welcomes Jordin Sparks Back in Glittering Style! (Movie)

American Idol Jordin Sparks Read Christmas
Story and Sings Two Songs.

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American Idol Jordin Sparks treated us to a reading of the Night Before Christmas, sang two songs and fliped the switch to light 1.5million lights at her hometown Glendale Glitters Nov 24, 2007 in downtown Glendale AZ.

Listen! Even without music her incredible voice shines!

Olivia Fiero of 3TV emceed the event and Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs, Vice Mayor Manny Martinez councilpersons Steve Frate, Yvonne Knacck and David Goulet join Jordin onstage.

This was the largest crowd for Glendale Glitters opening to date and the multitudes turned out to show Jordin plenty of love and promised to buy her new CD on sale now. What a night it was!

Jordin was presented with the official U.S. postmark celebrating the hometown American Idol champ. The inked postmark of Sparks may be applied to any item bearing first-class postage stamps and are available by mail for 30 days at the Glendale Post Office at 5955 W. Peoria Ave.

Customers may send stamped, self-addressed envelopes or cards inside another envelope to: Jordin Glitters Postmark, c/o Postmaster, 5955 W. Peoria Ave., Glendale AZ 85302-9998. Mailed requests for the special postmark must be received no later than Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007.

Postmarked cards and envelopes will be returned via first-class mail, or if customers prefer, they may provide a larger postage-paid envelope in which to return their postmarked items.

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KKAT-IPTV and CBS 5 Videoing Jordin Sparks Interview

GLENDALE WELCOMES HOME JORDIN SPARKS TO FLIP
THE SWITCH AT GLENDALE GLITTERS

Glendale Postmaster Billy Garrett, Philippe Sparks and Santa. and Mrs. Claus - Photo (c) Ed Sharpe

GLENDALE , Ariz. 11/12/07-- Glendale ’s own Jordin Sparks will appear at Glendale Glitters Spectacular on Friday, Nov. 23, to help flip the switch to illuminate downtown Glendale with more than 1.5 million lights!

In special recognition of Jordin’s accomplishments, Glendale Postmaster Billy Garrett will also be offering a special collectible postmark honoring Jordin. Attendees to the event that evening will be able to receive a free postcard and have their holiday cards postmarked with the stamp. Those unable to make the event will have 30 days to bring their mail to a Glendale post office and upon request also receive the commemorative mark.

Glendale Glitters Spectacular Weekend will rekindle your holiday spirit on Nov. 23-24, from 5-10 p.m. both Friday and Saturday. Free admission and free parking mean you can bring the whole family and not break the bank! City officials encourage attendees to use the free shuttle service to the downtown area. The shuttles will run from the Glendale Community College parking lot, at 59^th and Olive avenues, between 4 and 10:30 p.m.

Murphy Park and Historic Downtown Glendale will be abuzz both evenings with multiple stages of entertainment, food, hand-crafted holiday gifts, a children’s winter wonderland, horse-drawn carriage rides, shopping and, of course, visits with Jolly Ol’ St. Nick.

Jordin will also carry out the Glendale Glitters tradition of reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.

An exciting new element to the lighting program will be a performance by the Arizona Broadway Theatre. The award-winning theatre produces major musical productions, encompassing a wide spectrum of Broadway favorites. In addition to being part of the countdown show, the theatre will perform in the park for the opening weekend and offer performances during the city’s December holiday weekend events.

The unique shops and one-of-a-kind boutiques in Historic Downtown will also offer extended hours for the opening weekend.

The holiday fun continues with additional events in downtown Glendale , each Friday and Saturday on select weekends in December, from 6-10 p.m. each evening. Each weekend will offer a different holiday theme. The dates and themes are:

Dec. 7-8: Gingerbread Nights
Dec. 14-15: Jingle Bell Rockin’ Nights
Dec. 21-22: The Spirit of Giving
Dec. 28-29: Winter Wonderland

Glendale Glitters Spectacular is sponsored by The Arizona Republic, Bass Ale, Sanderson Ford, Starbucks, KTVK Channel 3, 7-UP, Qwest, Southwest Airlines, Arizona Broadway Theatre, KOOL-FM, KMLE Country 108 and 101.5 JAMZ.

For more information on Glendale Glitters, call the Special Event Hotline at 623-930-2299, or visit www.glendaleaz.com/events.

Glendale -11 Julie Watters - MC and the Claus'.

Philippe Sparks and Santa. and Mrs. Claus

Glendale -11 Julie Watters - MC and the Claus'.

GLENDALE WELCOMES HOME JORDIN SPARKS

Westgate City Center and Sanderson Ford partner with city on pep rally

Jordin Sparks sign at Westgate - An astounded Jordin reacts to the gifts and honors bestowed upon her

Glendale Daily Planet. – With the announcement from Fox’s American Idol that Jordin Sparks has moved on to the top three, a hometown visit was planned for Glendale’s newest superstar.

City officials were notified by Fox of the visit, scheduled for Friday, May 11. The city partnered with Westgate City Center and Sanderson Ford to throw a huge sport’s themed pep rally that rivaled the excitement of the recent college football games.

The event was free and open to the public. Festivities began at 3:30 with live performances from past “Arizona Idols.” A procession, at 4 pm, brought Jordin into the Westgate City Center Fountain Park, located at the north end of the retail development.

Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs and the Valley’s five professional sports teams took part in a pep rally that celebrated Jordin’s success. Cheerleaders, mascots and player appearances made this an event fans did not want to miss!

"Jordin learns what song she will sing first in the next show

"It was fun to receive a FAX addressed to me from Simon Cowell", said Mayor Elaine Scruggs. "Jordin told everyone that Simon is a very nice person."

The song Simon selected was... "Wishing on a Star" by Rose Royce

Jordin performed several songs live that until now fans have only been able to see on TV.

It was hot... but it was fun... and we were happy to cheer Jordin on!

(L)Fred Walker and (R)Donnetta Hicks both cousins to Jordin Sparks signs the car provided by Fox 10 and Sanderson Ford. Middle shows the car from the front.
Photos By Ed Sharpe

Proclamation Of Recognition

WHEREAS, Jordin Sparks is an extraordinarily talented performer who is among the top three finalists on the hit show American Idol watched by millions around the world; and

WHEREAS, seventeen-year-old Jordin has won the hearts of fans with her poise, good humor, kindness, beautiful smile, natural enthusiasm, and personal charisma; and

WHEREAS, Jordin, her mother Jodi, her father Phillippi, and her brother PJ have proudly called Glendale, Arizona their home for the past 15 years; and

WHEREAS, in 2003 Jordin participated in our Glendale Parks & Recreation Department’s Youth Fest event and won first place in the Teen Talent Show competition; and

WHEREAS, Jordin is well known and recognized at her favorite spots in Glendale, including Arrowhead Towne Center, Oggi’s Pizza and Arrowhead Country Club; and

WHEREAS, Jordin has brought international attention to Glendale’s Westgate City Center, a premier sports and entertainment destination, where thousands of people have attended weekly viewing parties to cheer her on; and

WHEREAS, many of our local businesses, including Sanderson Ford, a major sponsor of the Westgate viewing parties and the Arizona Idol competition, have joined the citizens of Glendale in wishing Jordin lifelong happiness and success.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Elaine M. Scruggs, Mayor of the city of Glendale, Arizona, on behalf of myself and the City Council, do hereby express appreciation for the significant accomplishment achieved by Jordin Sparks and also our gratitude for the pride and recognition she has brought to Glendale.

In Witness Thereof, I have hereunto set my hand this 11^th day of May 2007.

Proclamation Of Recognition

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