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Dear S.M., There are so many booths filled with so many one-of-akind, handmade creations at the Winter Street Fair—it makes my head spin! I enjoy seeing the variety of things for sale even though I usually can buy just one or two gifts.

Boomer Bear, Halloween isn’t my favorite holiday because Christmas is better. Wishing you a Merry Christmas, A.B. That’s a tough call, A.B.! I had such a great time at Halloween trick-or-treating as Smokey Bear! I’d hold out my shovel to

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Mummies. Pyramids. Sarcophagi. Oh My! Egypt is a country that is known for its history and historical artifacts, and the country has certainly not disappointed lately. Archaeologists opened the SARCOPHAGI last month of 30 recently uncovered ancient wooden coffins. Turns out, the mummies were perfectly preserved! The coffins are covered with colorful inscriptions and engravings that are in excellent condition. The coffins are believed to be about 3,000 years old and were found where Thebes—the royal capital of ancient Egypt—once stood. The coffins weren’t the only neat find in the area. Archaeologists also found ancient workshops and a pottery kiln nearby, and they expect to find more ancient treasures as they continue searching! On top of the recent discovery of the new coffins, Egypt has also been in the news because of King Tut’s coffin. King Tutankhamun’s tomb was first discovered nearly 100 years ago. The tomb is 3,300 years old and its discovery still stands as one of the most legendary archaeological finds ever. While the tomb was discovered in 1922, the outermost coffin had never been removed from the tomb before now.

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There are three coffins that fit inside of each other and once held King Tut’s mummy. The outermost coffin, measuring 7-feet, 3-inches long and made of wood, is now being restored by experts. It was badly damaged with cracks and missing parts, and experts believe it will take about eight months to repair. One of the reasons they’re working so hard on the restoration is that the coffin will soon be on display in a new museum. The Grand Egyptian Museum will open in 2020, overlooking the Pyramids of Giza. The 75,000-square-foot building will be the largest museum in the world dedicated to one civilization. It will feature more than 5,000 artifacts found in King Tut’s tomb. It will certainly be something to see!

da Vinci Design Bridges Past to Present Can you imagine sketching something that would be studied 500 years later? Yes, 500 years! Leonardo da Vinci probably didn’t think that would be the case for his drawings, but that is exactly what happened. Recent MIT graduate student Karly Bast worked with a professor and an undergraduate student to build a scale model of a bridge designed by da Vinci in 1502 A.D. That year, Leonardo da Vinci came up with a unique idea for a Sultan who wanted to connect two This model shows neighboring cities. The famed in126 stone block ventor described his bridge idea in shapes that work! a letter to the Sultan and sketched it in his own notebook. However, even Leonardo da Vinci wasn’t always successful—he didn’t get the job and the bridge was never built. The MIT team was curious if the bridge would have worked, so they looked at the available documents, the materials that were used in construction back then, and the geological conditions of the proposed bridge site. The bridge would have been the longest span in the world at the time. Leonardo da Vinci’s design was

dramatically different than anything else in use at the time and would have crossed the 900-plus foot span with a single enormous arch. “It’s incredibly AMBITIOUS,” Bast said to MIT News. “It was about 10 times longer than typical bridges of that time.” Because da Vinci provided no details about how he would actually construct the bridge, the team factored in all of the details of the time period and determined that the bridge would have been made of stone without any fasteners or mortar. To prove their theory, the team built a scale model that was 32 inches long. Their bridge was conducted of individual blocks made on a 3D printer. The model is composed of 126 blocks and each block took about six hours to print, which means the blocks took about 726 hours just to print! The team assembled the blocks and found that da Vinci’s idea was solid. “It’s the power of geometry” that makes it work,” Bast said. “This is a strong concept. It was well thought out.”

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A Few Favorite Holidays & Traditions A series of holidays are upon us, and many of them are favorites. Was your Halloween frighteningly fabulous? Halloween, also known as All Hallows’ Eve or All Saints’ Eve, is celebrated in several countries on Oct. 31. For many kids, dressing up in kooky costumes, trickor-treating and playing games or watching scary movies makes Halloween the best holiday of the year. The following day, many people remember, celebrate and even try to communicate with loved ones who have left us. El Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, originated south of the U.S.-Mexican border, but its popularity has spread into the United States. Thanksgiving this year is Thursday, Nov. 28. First celebrated by the Pilgrims after their first harvest in America, the feast giving thanks for the abundance lasted for three days in October 1621! Next up is Hanukkah, celebrated for eight days, beginning on Dec. 22 this year. It commemorates the Jews’ successful Maccabean Revolt against their oppressors and the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. Christmas is a favorite holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ on Dec. 25 each year. While presents are great to give and get, Fuller Elementary fifth-grader Vanessa Araiza says that it’s family time more than gifts that make it her favorite holiday. After Thanksgiving, her family puts up the Christmas tree. She always hangs her squishy duck ornament close to the top. On Christmas Eve, she and her family go to her grandparents’ home, where they make tamales and enjoy them for an extra-special dinner. “We like the green corn ones,” Vanessa shares. But she also likes the sweet ones they make with strawberries or pineapple! Chinese New Year happens on the new year of the lunar calendar. For 2020, it happens on Jan. 25. The years are divided into 12 animals, and this will be the Year of the Rat. Fireworks, dragon or lion dances and favorite Chinese food are always part of the celebrations. So what’s your favorite holiday and what are some family traditions that go with it?

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aul Pierce teaches fifth grade Pierce has a communications at Acacia Elementary. He degree from the University of has been at the school for Louisville, and remains a diehard five years and previously taught third Cardinals fan. When he was grade at Desert Willow. young, Pierce wanted to be an He says he really enjoyed actor and star on television or teaching third grade, but he also in movies, he says. But after feels that fifth grade is a good fit he graduated, he worked in for him. As one of only a few male insurance. When he did some teachers, it lets him “help out with substitute teaching, Pierce some of the kids who need a strong found that he loved being in the male role model,” says Pierce. His classroom. He got his master’s wife, Apryl, also teaches at Acacia. degree in education from Northern Pierce is a Louisville, Kentucky, Arizona University. native. He says he has gotten used In his free time, Pierce likes to the desert heat, and doesn’t miss to play golf. He often hits the winter weather or summer humidity. links with his father-in-law or his He attended an all-male Catholic teenage son. He is a college Paul and Apryl Pierce both teach school, and says he never had a basketball fan, and roots for at Acacia Elementary. public school experience before he Louisville, but has also adopted started teaching. His structured background leads him his wife’s team, the Arizona Wildcats. to being very organized, he says. But his students and Pierce likes to remind students that education is a colleagues also see a lighter side. lifelong journey. “It’s okay to make mistakes and learn “He always jokes with us students when we’re from them,” Pierce says. having a bad day and makes learning so much fun,” Besides learning to look on the bright side, Pierce writes student Ciena. She nominated Pierce, and she hopes that his students will learn that each one is notes that he “goes above and beyond his duties as a “here to become a better human.” teacher.” Pierce says he reminds his students and fellow teachers that “we’re all going to have bad days, so look Parents, faculty & students—let us know for the lighter side (and) make those bad days a little who you think should be in the spotlight! bit better.”

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YR Workshop Gives Kids the Scoop by Reporter Madison Divijak, Dove Mountain CSTEM K–8 Recently I attended the Bear Essential News Young Reporter Workshop at the KVOA studios. At the workshop, each student received a bag of goodies and various people talked to us about writing and reporting the news. We split into small groups and rotated to four stations; television, news writing, interviewing and press passes. My favorite station was the television station where you practiced reporting the news and read a story from a teleprompter. If you like to write and report the news, I recommend that you attend the Bear Essential News Workshop next year and do all of the interesting activities. If you go, I think you will have a fun experience.

News Stories Written by Kids— for Kids Do You Believe in Aliens? Here’s Why Some People Do by Reporter Candace Armbruster White Elementary

Children’s Businesses Are Fun & Profitable by Reporter Camilla Castro, Tucson Ingenuity Academy When I was younger I loved the idea of creating a business. In second grade, my class held a ticket market where we formed groups and sold our products to other classes in exchange for tickets. In third grade I sold lemonade, brownies and cookies to the people in my neighborhood. In fourth grade I sold some homemade creations to people at my school. In ﬁfth grade I moved back to my old school and we had another ticket market. After having lots of fun selling things I made, I decided to create my own small business in sixth grade. I made custom orders of slime for friends and people at school. Later I partnered with other friends who enjoyed making slime as much as I did. Even after I “abandoned” my creation, I kept looking for ways to sell things I loved making—which no longer included slime. Now that I am in eighth grade, I still love sales and entrepreneurship and hope to one day own my own business. I still have some learning to do before I can own a long term business, but I think I’ll start by opening a “business for a day” at the Children’s Business Fair. The Children’s Business Fair gives me a chance to be an entrepreneur for a day and practice sales. I get to experience a little bit of what owning a business is like by planning, making my product, and then selling it. If you are interested in using your creativity to open a business where others can admire your talent, plus

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possibly make some cash, you should come, too! The business fair is a public event hosted by Tucson Ingenuity Academy, a 21st-century learning based school where students get to “learn to do and learn to be.” The event takes place on Dec. 15, just in time to buy some nice gifts for the people you love. It begins at 11 a.m. and continues through 4 p.m. Anyone from the age of 6–16 is welcome to apply to sell any product or service at the fair. There will even be a special panel of judges who will decide who gets to be awarded and receive prizes! Don’t wait, booths are available to reserve through Dec. 1. To apply or gather more information on the event, visit childrensbusinessfair.org/ tucson-acton. MORE SCOOPS, page 8 ➧

Do you believe in aliens? I do, so let me tell you some of the reasons why, and a bit of what I have learned with my research. My grandparents went to the annual UFO Festival in Roswell, New Mexico, and I interviewed my grandma. So read on and see what you think. On June 24, 1947, 30 miles north of Roswell, New Mexico, there was a supposed crash! William Brazel, a foreman who worked on the Foster homestead, awoke one morning to see clusters of what looked to be cardboard, tape, strange rough paper, sticks and rubber scattered everywhere. He was shocked, picked it up, and started his usual work day. After he heard about flying disc sightings, he reported it to a sheriff. The sheriff reported the findings and was contacted by the military who started their own investigation. The Roswell newspaper released a story about the findings. The FBI became involved and all further local investigations were discontinued. Then the story was changed to say it was just a mishap with a crashed weather balloon. This past summer, my grandparents went to the UFO Festival in Roswell. So, I asked my grandmother to tell me about the trip. Here are some of the answers MORE ALIENS, page 20 ➧

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Watch Out for Rabid Skunks! by Reporter Travis Cooper, BASIS Oro Valley Pima County leads the state in 2019 rabies cases, and the culprit seems to be skunks. In September and March, rabid skunks in areas around Catalina State Park attacked people. And the Pima Animal Care Center treated 15 cats and two dogs exposed to a single infected skunk in June. Sadly, four kittens in this group tested positive for rabies and died. Rabies typically spreads through a bite or scratch from an infected animal. Besides skunks, local animals that spread rabies include bats, raccoons, and coyotes. Early rabies symptoms are similar to those of the flu. As the disease progresses, it may cause foaming at the mouth, disorientation, loss of appetite, weakness, and seizures. Unfortunately, the chances of surviving rabies are low if serious symptoms have begun. But don’t worry. There are rabies vaccines for humans and animals. If you get attacked by an animal, seek immediate medical care. If there is a possibility that you have been infected with rabies, you should get the vaccine immediately. For humans, the vaccine involves a series of four shots that are relatively painless and taken through the arm. Remember to leave wildlife alone, especially skunks. Also, vaccinate your pets for rabies. Report any animals that appear to have rabies to the Arizona Game and Fish Department at 623-236-7201. MORE SCOOPS, page 20 ➧

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I Am Most Thankful for ____________________ ! These are five more things that Iʼm really thankful for today. 1. ________________________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________________________ 3. ________________________________________________________ 4. ________________________________________________________ 5. ________________________________________________________

This is my family and me at the dinner table!

Across America Kids Eat _________ (your favorite food) for Thanksgiving!

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________ has declared that _______________ , instead of turkey, will be (your name)

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Americaʼs new Thanksgiving tradition. _____________ –graders across the nation voted unanimously to add

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“I know the Pilgrims and Native Americans would have loved __________,” (your favorite food)

________ points out. “I donʼt think they would mind the change.” (your name)

No Pilgrims or Native Americans were available for comment. Boomer is having some turkey trouble!

Celebrate Bear’s 40th Year by Making Your Own Thanksgiving Newspaper! To celebrate 30 years of Bear Essential News, you can create your very own newspaper. Itʼs all about you! When you finish your edition of The Gobbler Gazette, hang it up or show it off to your classmates, friends and family— Happy Thanksgiving! DIRECTIONS:

Top Left: Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for the good things in our lives. List five things you are most

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Pick a fun food that youʼd like to eat for Thanksgiving dinner and fill in the blanks of this late-breaking news story.

Top Right: Draw a picture of your friends and family around the dinner table or celebrating one of your family traditions. A tradition is something your family does, and often itʼs centered around a holiday. For example, you might help bake pumpkin pies or play football with your family on Thanksgiving morning.

Bottom Right: Boomer Bear is trying to get his fall yard work finished, but some turkeys keep trying to hide in his piles of leaves. What could the turkeys be worried about?

Fill-in-the-Blanks News Story: Whatʼs your favorite food?

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BIG Birthday for Sesame Street! Sunny day, sweeping the clouds away… For 50 years now, kids have been on their way to a magical place where the air is sweet. It’s a place populated by friendly neighbors and furry Muppets who teach young children about the alphabet, numbers and how to face problems. The show was sunny and bright, just like the personality of one of its most recognizable DENIZENS, a brightly plumed, 8-foot-2-inchtall bird! There were other Muppets there, too, and four human actors—Gordon, Susan, Bob and Mr. Hooper. Gordon starts the ﬁrst show by showing a child around and explaining that she had “never seen a street like Sesame Street.”

Charlie, shown with Abby Cadabby, is the first child actor to join the cast in decades. This season, her military family moves to Sesame Street.

Big Bird has been a Sesame Street resident since the beginning!

Connecting Kids Around the World! Sesame Street invited kids to visit for the ﬁrst time when it premiered in November 1969. Following the success of this groundbreaking show, Vila Sésamo hit the airwaves in Brazil and Plaza Sésamo ﬁrst aired in Mexico in 1972. Then Sesamstrasse premiered in Germany in 1973. Today, Sesame Street is an international sensation—there are over 30 international versions of the show created around the world and broadcast in over 150 countries and 70

languages. According to Encyclopaedia Britannica, half of all preschool age kids in the United States watch Sesame Street. Over 50 years, how many cookies has Cookie Monster gobbled? How many times has Grover (and his alter ego Super Grover) crashed? How many times has Ernie sung to his Rubber Duckie? How many songs have gotten kids to dance, sing along and learn something? Probably only Count Von Count could count that high! Ah, ha, ha, ha! Sesame Street’s 50th Anniversary Celebration kicks off Season 50 with a primetime special airing on Nov. 9 on HBO and Nov. 16 on PBS stations and PBS Kids. Sesame Street began airing on HBO in 2016, with episodes appearing on PBS a few months later. Sesame Street is a place where a number of famous actors, athletes, musicians and more have visited. The 50th Celebration is chock full of special guest stars and returning cast members. Original neighbors Gordon, Susan and Bob will be at the party. So will Maria, Luis, Linda, Gina, Leela and Miles. Rarely seen Muppets Roosevelt Franklin and Kermit the Frog will be there, too.

The Man Behind the Muppets!

Big Bird, Cookie Monster and Elmo are all creations of legendary puppeteer Jim Henson. Henson combined marionettes and puppets Do you to form his ICONIC Muppets. remember Bob, Henson’s Muppets had appeared on television in shows Susan, Gordon and commercials in the late 1950s and 60s, but they explodand Mr. Hooper? ed in popularity when they became regulars on Sesame Your parents or Street. The original Kermit the Frog and other Henson cregrandparents ations were donated to the Smithsonian’s National Museum probably do. of American History in 2010.

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gathered educational specialists and founded the Children’s Television Workshop, now Sesame Workshop, to create Sesame Street. Sesame Workshop has a mission to help kids grow smarter, stronger and kinder. Over the years, the show has introduced kids to more than the letter of the day. Sesame Street has helped kids deal with difficult real world issues. The show has won 193 Emmy Awards and a Peabody Award, and in December it will be the first television show to receive the Kennedy Center Honor. The show has never shied away from tackling tough issues in a gentle n ma Hy h Photo by Zac and age appropriate manner. When Will Lee, the actor But, did you know that one of the most loved who portrayed Mr. Hooper, died and most recognized Muppets wasn’t a big name in 1983, the show’s writers did not invent an at first? In fact, he didn’t even have a name! Today, excuse for his absence. They gently but matElmo is a Sesame Street superstar, but he did not ter-of-factly talked to kids about have a name before 1984. That was the year he death. The show has also first appeared as “Elmo.” Before that, he was an addressed natural unnamed, furry red monster in the background. and man-made When Bear Essential asked folks to weigh disasters and has in on who their Sesame Street favorites were, always celeit was not even close! Two Muppets—one red, brated people’s one blue—ran away with the vote. Out of 130 differences. surveyed who named a favorite character, over In recent 75 percent chose either Elmo or Cookie Monyears, the first Sesster. They each GARNERED 49 votes each. ame Street Muppet with autism, Julia, joined the Photo by Richard Termine show, as did a homeless A Mission to Help Kids Muppet named Lily. This Grow in Kindness! season kids will meet Elmo’s friend, Karli, who is in foster care. In 1966, Joan Ganz Cooney “We can’t wait to share this season with and Lloyd Morrisett asked, could families and fans of all ages,” according to television help kids get ready for Ben Lehmann, executive producer of school? Cooney and Morrisett Josh Gad, the voice of Olaf in “Frozen,” is one of the many celebrity guests in Season 50.

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Sesame Street. “Even as we take time to look back and honor our history, we keep innovating to bring today’s preschool kids something that’s tailored just for them—holding on to all the fundamentals that make Sesame Street so magical.” This year, a child actor will join the cast for the ﬁrst time in over 20 years. Violet Tinnirello will play Charlie, a military kid who moves to the neighborhood with her family. The theme of Season 50, “Oops and Aha!: Embracing the Power of Possibilities” will encourage viewers to embrace positive thinking, self-conﬁdence and perseverance.

Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim is just one of the famous guests who look up to Big Bird.

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Do the “BIG” Sesame Street Word Search! Find the words listed below in the activity Abby Cadabby Baby Bear Bert Big Bird Cookie Monster The Count Elmo Ernie Grover Oscar the Grouch Rosita Snufﬂeupagus Telly Zoe Alphabet Numbers

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Charlie, shown with Abby Cadabby, is the first child actor to join the cast in decades. This season, her military family moves to Sesame Street.

Big Bird has been a Sesame Street resident since the beginning!

The Man Behind the Muppets!

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Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim is just one of the famous guests who look up to Big Bird.

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Enjoy Olde Tyme Holidays all month long at Old Tucson. Spend the holidays at Old Tucson—Where the Spirit of the Old West Comes Alive! Starting Nov. 29 and running through Dec. 31, there will be a special Christmas musical, Christmas comedy show, classic Christmas song performances, visits from Santa Claus and general holiday cheer. Find more information at oldtucson.com. The Broadway Princess Party is a royal treat, and you’re invited! Belle from Broadway’s “Beauty and the Beast,” Jasmine from Broadway’s “Aladdin” and other fairy tale faves will sing every tune in the princess song book. Guests may wear their own tiaras and dress in their best ballroom attire. The festivities happen at Centennial Hall on Nov. 15 at 3 p.m. For more information, visit uapresents.org. Luminaria Nights lights up the Tucson Botanical Gardens each holiday season. Enjoy the Poinsettia Pavilion, an enhanced Winter Wonderland and the Garden Snowfall Experience! There will be live music each night as you enjoy the gentle glow of thousands of luminarias. Luminaria Nights happens Dec. 6–8 and Dec. 13–15 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, visit tucsonbotanical.org. The world famous Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus presents its Holiday Concert on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the University of Arizona’s Crowder Hall. Enjoy traditional holiday music sung by the Boys Chorus under the direction of Dr. Julian Ackerley. For more information, go to boyschorus.org. Climb aboard the Polar Express at a special free holiday event at Gadsen-Pacific Toy Train Museum. The Polar Express Open House invites kids to take a dream trip to the North Pole on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy the magical movie and the train displays, sip some hot chocolate and visit with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. The museum is located at 3975 N. Miller. For more information, visit gpdtrains.org. Enjoy the Holiday Festival of the Arts at the Oro Valley Marketplace on Dec. 7 and 8. This free festival is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The tree lighting celebration happens Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. For more information, go to www.orovalleyaz.gov. Holiday Calendar continued on page 18 ➧

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Old Tucson -Family 4-Pack of Daytime Tickets for December 2019 (does not include special events) Dec. 1–30 • oldtucson.org

Zoo Lights: Holiday Magic, Presented by TEP Reid Park Zoo

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A Southwest Nutcracker, Presented by Tucson Regional Ballet featuring live music from the Tucson Symphony Orchestra • TCC Music Hall

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Dashing Through the Snow, Presented by Arizona Rose Theatre

Dec. 7–5 • In the Tucson Mall • 888-0509 arizonarosetheatre.com

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“Dashing Through the Snow” is a Christmas comedy presented by Arizona Rose Theatre. The play takes place at the Snowflake Inn, where it’s Christmas 365 day a year. A group of eccentric guests keep the innkeeper on her toes and will leave audiences laughing. Performances of “Dashing Through the Snow” are Dec. 7–8 and 14–15 in the Tucson Mall. For more information, go to arizonarosetheatre.com. It’s the most wonderful time of the year at the Reid Park Zoo! It’s time for Zoo Lights: Holiday Magic, happening Dec. 5–23 and Dec. 26–30. There will be twinkling lights, live music, holiday treats and more family fun. Get your picture with Santa on Dec. 5–23. For more information, go to reidparkzoo.org/event/zoo-lights-2019. The classic holiday ballet gets a southwest twist when it comes to the TCC Music Hall on Dec. 14 and 15. Tucson Regional Ballet presents “A Southwest Nutcracker,” and features live music from the Tucson Symphony Orchestra. The coyotes, cavalry and cacti will make this a unique holiday ballet that the entire family will enjoy. For more information, visit www.tucsonregionalballet.org. Enjoy traditional Irish music, Mariachi music, a holiday show that’s electric, and much more at the Fox Tucson Theatre this holiday season. “An Irish Christmas” features lively singing and dancing on Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. “Lightwire Theater: A Very Electric Christmas” is a holiday show sure to light up your evening! It will be at the Fox on Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. “Merry-Achi Christmas” will energize audiences on Dec. 15 at 4 p.m. For more information about these and other shows, visit foxtucson.com. Play like a packrat, and enjoy the temperate desert winter days at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. The Packrat Playhouse: Hidden in the Midden is an indoor play space that is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. It allows children to explore the desert from a rodent’s eye view. For more information, visit desertmuseum.org. See Arts Contest on page 17

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Performance Takes a Lot of Work by Reporter Ella Flaminio, Richardson Elementary Have you ever wondered about the details of organizing a band performance? Amy Kirchoff, band teacher at Richardson Elementary, organized the Flowing Wells District Band Festival. This event has been going on for over 20 years! Flowing Wells includes six elementary schools, one junior high and one high school. They all play together each February. Former high school band teacher Bob Gaston came up with the original idea for the event. It takes place at the high school in the basketball gym, because that is the only place with enough room to fit all the bands. There is one performance of the bands, and another by the orchestras. Flowing Wells is the only district to hold a joint concert like this. It takes a lot of work. The music has to be chosen and taught to the students, the buses have to be arranged, and people have to be called to deal with the big, heavy instruments, and the stands and chairs for the players. After all that, a program is made and the parents are informed about the time and

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Home Depot Offers Kids Workshops by Reporter Maximus Bradley Sonoran Science Academy East Every month on the first Saturday, there is a DIY (Do-It-Yourself) workshop for kids at Home Depot. They provide hammers, screwdrivers, wood and screws. Every month you get to build a different thing. Sometimes they give you stickers. When you are done, you can paint the craft that you did. As a reward, you get a pin and a certificate that has your name on it. Also, you get an apron you can put the pins onto. I have 20 pins on my apron! In November, there will be an extra workshop at the end on the month. Kids can make a stocking ornament from 9 a.m. to noon on Nov. 30. At these events, kids can develop their building skills and their imaginations, and exercise their brains! For more information or to register for a workshop, visit www.homedepot.com and find workshops under DIY Projects & Ideas.

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