Thrive To Five is a project of Communities In Schools of Tempe and Kyrene that is funded by First Things First to provide family support services to parents and/or caregivers of children between the ages of birth to five years old.

Thrive To Five has the goals of promoting understanding of early child development and brain growth and to provide families and caregivers with the tools to help children reach their potential and enter school ready to learn.

Family Support Services are offered through the Family Resource Centers of the Tempe Elementary and Kyrene School Districts. Parent Liaisons work within the Resource Centers as a direct contact for parents in their community.

This program serves the communities of Chandler, Tempe, Guadalupe and Ahwatukee Arizona. Click here for the website!

Friday, April 1, 2011

Weekend Fun In The East Valley


There are lots of great family events this weekend.  Get out and play!

Friday April 1st

Mesa Farmers Market 9a.m. to 12 p.m. * Rendezvous Green * 263 N. Center St. * Mesa * 85201 *623-848-1234


Borgata Farmers Market 10a.m. to 4 p.m. * Borgata of Scottsdale* 6166 N. Scottsdale Rd. *85253 * 480-585-8639

Carefree Farmers Market 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. * Downtown Carefree * 100 Easy Street * Carefree *85377 * 480-292-1100

Free Outdoor Concert Local musicians. * 7p.m. * Tempe Marketplace * 2000 E.Rio Salado Pkwy.*480-966-9338

Saturday April 2nd

Farmers Market 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. *McClintock Fountains Market *1840 E. Warner Road * 85284 * 480-389-4828

Scottsdale Old Town Farmers Market 8:30 a.m. to 1p.m. * Downtown Scottsdale * East 1st Street and North Brown Avenue *Scottsdale * 85251 * 623-848-1234

MAC Fest Bring the family out to this celebration featuring unique artist creations, music, and family fun. * 10 a.m. to 4p.m. * Main and MacDonald Streets *Mesa * 85201 * 480-644-6500

Costume Storytime Enjoy listening to stories with favorite storybook characters. * 10 a.m. to 11a.m. * Changing Hands Bookstore *6428 South McClintock Dr. * Tempe * 85283 * 480-730-0205

Mi Nanas Salsa Challenge Come try more than 70 different salsas prepared by local chefs! Cost is $10 for adults; free for 12 and under. All proceeds go directly to the Hemophilia Association of Arizona, a non-profit organization that serves the individuals and families affected by bleeding disorders. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. * Tempe Beach Park * * Tempe * 85281 *480-967-2001

Free Outdoor Jazz Concert Bring the whole family to experience jazz concerts in the park and throughout the downtown streets of Chandler. Enjoy shopping at a variety of food and merchandise vendors. * 12 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. * Dr. A.J. Chandler Park * 3S. Arizona Avenue * Chandler * 85225* 480-782-2890


Sunday April 3

Ahwatukee Farmers Market Come shop for locally grown fruits and produce. * 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. *Ahwatukee Community Swim Center * 4700 E. Warner * Phoenix * 85044 623-848-1234


Sunday A’Fair Mini Festival Listen to performances by some of the Valley’s top entertainers. Arts and crafts will be available for sale, and there will be hands-on activities for kids. Picnic baskets are welcome, and refreshments will also be available for sale from Arcadia Farms. * 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. * Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts * 7380 E. Second St. * Scottsdale * 85251 * 480-994-2787

Three Mesa Museum Admissions for Free
Visit Mesa Contemporary Arts,Arizona Museum of Natural History,and Arizona Museum for Youth and receive free admission. Enjoy interactive exhibits and special engagements such as outdoor concerts. * 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. *

            •  Arizona Museum for Youth * 35 N. Robson * Mesa * 85201 * 480-644-2467


            • Arizona Museum of Natural History * 53 N. Macdonald * Mesa * 85201 * 480-644-2230


            • Mesa Contemporary Arts * 1 E. Main St. * Mesa * 85201 * 480-644-6501


Have a great weekend!!
:) Amanda
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