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Yes... We had the Super Bowl!

Governor Napolitano and Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee Unveil Countdown Clock, Official Super Bowl Logo, Statewide Outreach Program, and Mascot

GLENDALE, Ariz. – With Super Bowl XLI now in the record books and Arizona officially on the clock for Super Bowl XLII on Feb. 3, 2008 at the Glendale Media and Conference Center in Glendale, Governor Napolitano and the Host Committee today unveiled the countdown clock for Super Bowl XLII, as well the official logo and theme, and the Host Committee’s new mascot, ‘Spike the Super Ball.’™ MORE>

Glendale Sure Had Game!

Spike the Super Ball -- Arizona Super Bowl XLII Team Captain
and Ed Sharpe KKAT-IPTV (Before the bead trim!)

Other Arizona's Got Game!

See Baseball Links at Left!

Glendale City Council and mayoral candidates spar today at 2pm!

Residents who want to ask questions of Glendale City Council and mayoral candidates can attend a forum Aug. 20. It begins at 2 p.m. at The Glendale Woman's Club, 7032 N. 56th Ave.

The line up incumbent Joyce Clark and challenger Carole Marx in the Yucca District, incumbent Phil Lieberman and challenger Gary Hirsch in the Cactus District and incumbent Elaine Scruggs and write-in challenger Terry Pennington in the mayor's race. Steve Frate is unopposed but probably will speak also.

The Glendale Woman's Club, 7032 N. 56th Ave 2 pm Aug 20 -- Bring your camera!

Michael Phelps has lunch with a group of McDonald’s Champion Kids - VIDEO HERE

[18-Aug-2008] Shortly after winning eight-gold medals in one Olympics, swimmer Michael Phelps had lunch with a group of McDonald’s Champion Kids. During the meal – Phelps had a double cheeseburger and fries – the swimmer talked to the children about where they’re from and how it felt to win a record eight gold medals in one Olympics. More than 200 children, ages 6 to 14 from 40 countries, are participating in the program. Enjoy this McDonald's provided clip  of Phelps at a McDonald’s restaurant on the Olympic Green. (Video Courtesy McDonald's)

About McDonald’s Champion Kids™

As part of McDonald’s commitment to children’s well-being, the McDonald’s Champion Kids program was created to inspire and engage young people worldwide in activities that encourage sport, fitness and fun while providing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for them to experience the Olympic Games first-hand.

Through the McDonald's Champion Kids program more than 200 kids, ages 6 to 14 from 40 countries, traveled to Beijing to see the Games, meet athletes, visit the Olympic Village and tour the wonders of China. Selection criteria were determined by each country and included elements such as physical, mental and verbal skills activities. Many of the kids will serve as correspondents reporting their stories and experiences back to their hometown media.

Six-time U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist swimmer Michael Phelps is the Global Ambassador for McDonald’s Champion Kids and two-time Olympic Gold Medalist diver Guo Jingjing is the Local Ambassador for the program in China.

About the McDonald's at the games: 

As the Official Restaurant of the Olympic Games and the only branded sponsor feeding the athletes, McDonald’s opened four new restaurants for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

VIDEO HERE

GLENDALE RECOGNIZES ITS OLYMPIC 
ATHLETES WITH ‘GOOD LUCK’ SEND-OFF

Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center - lobby
5600 W. Union Hills Dr. Wed., July 23, 10:30 a.m.

Paralympian Erik Hightower, Olympian Brady Ellison’s mother,  Julie Nichols,Glendale officials and more than 50 children from Glendale’s summer recreation program gathered to celebrate Glendale’s two Olympic athletes.

Glendale celebrated it’s Olympic athletes with an informal ceremony to honor the young men, with a presentation by Hightower,  a presentation by Julie Nichols, Brady Ellison’s mother and Q&A session by both  with the children, plus a taping of a ‘good luck’ message to send to Brady Ellison in China.

 A special presentation of Glendale's Got Game"  Hats and Tee Shirts was  done by Council person  Manny Martinez of the Cholla District (The Aquatics center is located there) to Erik Hightower and  Brady Ellison’s mother.  Brady's gifts will be delivered to him by his family. Cake and beverages were served following the presentation.