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KIDS... Make a Turkey Glitter Globe!

It’s National Good Nutrition Month!

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3 TIPS FOR A HEALTHY MOUTH 3. Take a clean baby food jar and glue the turkey feathers to the back of the jar. Brushing teeth is so routine, it can be easy to fall into bad habits. These tips, along with regular appointments, can 4. Add wiggle eyes to the front of the jar. Cut out a small triangle of help your teeth and gums stay healthy and strong! yellow or orange paper for the beak and add to the jar.

BRUSH 2X2 In order to keep away plaque and gingivitis, 5. Open jar and add water and glitter. Use glue on the outside rim of brushing once a day won't cut it! You should brush at least jar to seal it. twice a day, for two minutes at a time, to keep away harmful bacteria. Happy BE GENTLE! On the other hand, brushing more than three times a day, or too hard, Thanksgiving! can damage enamel and put a strain on your gums. If you feel any tooth or gum pain while brushing, come see us. Our son does not have a • Autism diagnosis, but we wanted • ADHD/ADD TONGUE CARE Your tongue to help him with balance • Birth Trauma can be a repository for and coordination. Sensory • Behavioral Problems Learning and Interactive • Developmental Delays plaque and other harmful • Acquired Brain Injury Metronome gave him more • Learning Disabilities bacteria. than that. He has better eye 4515 S. 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Was your Hal- Sarcophagi. Oh My! loween frighteningly fabulous? Halloween, also known as All Hallows’ Egypt is a country that is known for its history and Eve or All Saints’ Eve, is celebrated in historical artifacts, and the country has certainly not several countries on Oct. 31. For many disappointed lately. kids, dressing up in kooky costumes, trick- Archaeologists opened the SARCOPHAGI last or-treating and playing games or watching month of 30 recently uncovered ancient wooden scary movies makes Halloween the best coffins. holiday of the year. Turns out, the mummies were perfectly preserved! The following day, many people remem- The coffins are covered with colorful inscriptions and ber, celebrate and even try to communicate engravings that are in excellent condition. with loved ones who have left us. El Día de The coffins are believed to be about 3,000 years old los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, originated and were found where Thebes—the royal capital of Photo courtesy of Ministry of Antiquities–Arab Republic of Egypt south of the U.S.-Mexican border, but its ancient Egypt—once stood. popularity has spread into the United States. The coffins weren’t the only neat find in the area. There are three coffins that fit inside of each other Thanksgiving this year is Thursday, Archaeologists also found ancient workshops and a and once held King Tut’s mummy. The outermost Nov. 28. First celebrated by the Pilgrims pottery kiln nearby, and they expect to find more an- coffin, measuring 7-feet, 3-inches long and made of after their first harvest in America, the feast cient treasures as they continue searching! wood, is now being restored by experts. It was badly giving thanks for the On top of the recent discovery of the new coffins, damaged with cracks and missing parts, and experts abundance lasted Egypt has also been in the news because of King believe it will take about eight months to repair. for three days in Tut’s coffin. One of the reasons they’re working so hard on the October 1621! King Tutankhamun’s tomb was first discovered restoration is that the coffin will soon be on display Next up is nearly 100 years ago. The tomb is 3,300 years old in a new museum. The Grand Egyptian Museum will Hanukkah, cele- and its discovery still stands as one of the most leg- open in 2020, overlooking the Pyramids of Giza. The brated for eight endary archaeological finds ever. 75,000-square-foot building will be the largest mu- days, beginning on While the tomb was discovered in 1922, the outer- seum in the world dedicated to one civilization. It will Dec. 22 this year. It most coffin had never been removed from the tomb feature more than 5,000 artifacts found in King Tut’s commemorates the before now. tomb. It will certainly be something to see! Jews’ successful Maccabean Revolt against their oppressors and the rededication of the da Vinci Design Bridges Past to Present Second Temple in Jerusalem. Can you imagine sketching something that would dramatically different than anything else in use at the Christmas is a favorite holiday celebrating be studied 500 years later? Yes, 500 years! time and would have crossed the 900-plus foot span the birth of Jesus Christ on Dec. 25 each Leonardo da Vinci probably didn’t think that would with a single enormous arch. year. While presents are great to give and be the case for his drawings, but that is exactly what “It’s incredibly AMBITIOUS,” Bast said to MIT get, Fuller Elementary fifth-grader Vanessa happened. Recent MIT graduate student Karly Bast News. “It was about 10 times longer than typical Araiza says that it’s family time more than worked with a professor and an undergraduate stu- bridges of that time.” gifts that make it her favorite holiday. After dent to build a scale model of a bridge designed by da Because da Vinci provided no details about how Thanksgiving, her family puts up the Christ- Vinci in 1502 A.D. he would actually construct the mas tree. She always hangs her squishy duck That year, Leonardo da Vinci bridge, the team factored in all of ornament close to the top. On Christmas came up with a unique idea for a the details of the time period and Eve, she and her family go to her grandpar- Sultan who wanted to connect two determined that the bridge would ents’ home, where they make tamales and This model shows enjoy them for an extra-special dinner. “We neighboring cities. The famed in- 126 stone block have been made of stone without ventor described his bridge idea in shapes that work! any fasteners or mortar. like the green corn ones,” Vanessa shares. a letter to the Sultan and sketched To prove their theory, the But she also likes the sweet ones they make it in his own notebook. team built a scale model that was 32 inches long. with strawberries or pineapple! However, even Leonardo da Vinci wasn’t always Their bridge was conducted of individual blocks made Chinese New Year happens on the new successful—he didn’t get the job and the bridge was on a 3D printer. The model is composed of 126 blocks year of the lunar calendar. For 2020, it hap- never built. The MIT team was curious if the bridge and each block took about six hours to print, which pens on Jan. 25. The years are divided into would have worked, so they looked at the available means the blocks took about 726 hours just to print! 12 animals, and this will be the Year of the documents, the materials that were used in construc- The team assembled the blocks and found that da Rat. Fireworks, dragon or lion dances and tion back then, and the geological conditions of the Vinci’s idea was solid. favorite Chinese food are always part of the proposed bridge site. “It’s the power of geometry” that makes it work,” celebrations. The bridge would have been the longest span in Bast said. “This is a strong concept. It was well So what’s your favorite holiday and what the world at the time. Leonardo da Vinci’s design was thought out.” are some family traditions that go with it? 6 BEAR 40 YEARS • November 2019 www.bearessentialnews.com B In This Issue! Page 3…Doing Better Business Series. Learn how SRP is using the 3 Rs—reduce, reuse and recycle—to do good for the community. Page 5…News Highlights and In the Spotlight. Archaeologists make discovery in Egypt. Spotlight shines on holiday traditions. Pages 7, 12 & 14…Get the Scoop! Learn about ASU Calling the Game camp, meet an archaeologist, get facts on hot air balloons and more. Page 10 & 11…50 Years of Sesame Street. A look at the groundbreaking show. Page 15…Coloring Contest. Win family tickets to holiday performances and events.

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Printed with recycled ENDORSED BY THE newsprint. www.bearessentialnews.com Arizona Education Association e-mail: [email protected] November 2019 • BEAR 40 YEARS 7 News Stories Written by Kids— Get the Scoop! for Kids Calling the Game Camp Is a Good Call Giving Thanks this by Reporter Selena Carrasquillo Holiday Season Arizona Desert Elementary by Reporters Yulisa Acosta & “Calling the Game” sportscasting camp recently Amanda Vega wrapped, sponsored by the ASU Walter Cronkite Arizona Desert Elementary School of Journalism and Mass Communications along with the Arizona Coyotes and FOX Sports. I Thanksgiving can be a great time to be was lucky enough to attend both the high school and thankful and appreciate who and what we middle school camps. have. It is also a time for families and friends Middle school campers went to the Cronkite to get together and enjoy other’s company. School of Journalism. High school campers went We did a poll of the students and teachers to the Gila River Arena in Glendale. I watched the to learn what they are thankful for. We asked, Coyotes practice, and Matt McConnell, the current “What are you thankful for and why?” The play-by-play announcer for the Arizona Coyotes, second question we asked is, “Who are you talked to us. McConnell suggested that aspiring thankful for and why?” We found out the sports broadcasters or play-by-play announcers go following: into sales after finishing college. • Ky’mhere is thankful for his family and Having that on your resume can help because parents because, “they are the only ones I if you’re good at sales, you’re most likely good at have.” talking so potential employers will want to hire you! • Ms. Ortega, fourth grade teacher, is Kristen Keogh, weather anchor, sports host and thankful for family and friends because “they entertainment reporter for 12 News and a graduate of help me grow and support me. I am also the Cronkite School of Journalism, talked to us and thankful for my husband because he loves gave us advice on how to talk to other people during Camps inspire students to consider careers and supports us and is caring.” interviews. in sports journalisim. • Aneya is thankful for life because, “I can Keogh also told us that in order to make more live. I am thankful for my family because I conversation with players and have them be more The camp helped with techniques if I choose to be love them.” comfortable with the reporter, to get information about a play-by-play announcer in the future. I also know • Anevay is thankful friends because, “I the player (family history, etc.) before interviewing that the Cronkite School of Journalism will be the best don’t want to be alone. I am thankful for Gina, them. She also spoke to us about talking to different school for me because of the many opportunities. Yulisa, Lia and Sienna because (they) are types of people and last-minute interviews of people the best!” Adviser: Karen Golden she had never met. • Ms. Brandt, fourth grade teacher, is thankful for her health and life because, “I am able to go out and do what I love to do. I am What’s an Archaeologist? Let Me Tell You! thankful for Ms. Madrigal because she has by Reporter Vanessa Araiza, Fuller Elementary helped me and supported me at school.” What are you thankful for and who are During fall break I went to California and I got to see an archaeologist. Do you know what they do? They you thankful for? Why are you thankful for help us to learn about the history of people like the Aztecs. An archaeologist discovers old objects that are these things? buried in the ground or in the walls and they need to scrabble to find small pieces to reconstruct things like Adviser: Karen Golden pottery and old artifacts. Sometimes they even find animal or human bones. Lewis Brandon is a professor at Santa Monica College. He explained that he and his team are archaeologists because they love to explore. One of their last trips was to Central America where they found knives and other utensils. REPORT Why do they do it? They all are interested in the challenge and there is a yearning to dig in and explore, finding things to answer FOR BEAR! questions of the past. Some items found can tell you how previous people lived and give you an idea of what their daily life was like. Call toll free: Archaeologists around the world find amazing things like very old homes, ruins and temples. They study items found and use the items 1-866-NEWS KID as clues to how old the homes and temples might be. sponsors Meeting an archeologist was a very interesting part of my fall break. MORE SCOOPS, page 14 ➧ 8 BEAR 40 YEARS • November 2019 www.bearessentialnews.com Girls Gain Confidence and More in Girl Scout Cookie Program Girl Scout Cookie season is on its way, which means a selection of delicious treats for customers and a wealth of valuable skills for girls. Girl Scouts can earn a variety of badges by participating in the Girl Scout Cookie Program, and they gain entrepreneurial and social skills that will last them a lifetime. The Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world and allows girls to run their own business and make decisions about the money they earn through cookie sales. Some have used earnings to give back to their com- munity, whether through supporting animal shelters, feeding the homeless, or raising awareness on a topic close to their hearts. Girl Scouts involved in the cookie program also earn badges. Badge work is de- signed for each Girl Scout and grade level for example, Daisies (K–1 grade) can earn Girls learn valuable skills at Girl Scout Cookie booths. the Daisy Money Counts leaf, Daisy Making Choices leaf, Daisy Count it Up leaf and

Daisy Talk It Up leaf. Brownies (2–3 grade) can earn the Money Manager, Philanthropist, Meet My Customer and the Giveback badges. Juniors (4–5 grade) can earn the Business Owner, Savvy Shopper, Cookie CEO and Cus- tomer Insights badges. It’s more than cookies—young girls learn to count change and gain confi- dence when they are dealing with the public. Older girls have the chance to learn about marketing and more ad- vanced financial skills. The Girl Scout Cookie Program is a great way to give girls the foundation for sweet success in the future, no matter what career path they choose. The 2020 GSACPC Cookie Sale be- gins Jan. 20 and runs through March 1.

Join Girl Scouts today! Visit www.girlscoutsaz.org/join, Text joinGS to 31996, email [email protected], or call 602-452-7040. e-mail: [email protected] November 2019 • BEAR 40 YEARS 9 Let’s Go... VALLEY METRO! Go to Fun Places on Your Transit System! Where the wild ones roam, Transit means the delivery of persons or things from one place to another. Phoenix Zoo Valley Metro is the name of the Phoenix area public transit system. More than Transit Route 3 900 city buses and 50 light rail trains transport people from here to there around and 56 the city. You could say that Valley Metro is in the people-moving business. There are many ways to go far without a car. Riding city buses and light rail trains are two options. Most trips taken on public transit are made by people going to work or school. Many others use it to get to fun places around the city. Transit trips can be an exciting way for families to go to new places and learn new things. Take your amazing journey soon! Here are some of fantastic places to go to using Valley Metro.

Museums are always fun places and this one has great ideas too, I.D.E.A. Museum Route 40, light rail and BUZZ One of the Tempe’s most beautiful historic homes, Downtown Phoenix where people work, play and live the Niels Petersen House Museum Many bus routes and light rail Routes 56 and 61 For a complete map of the Valley Metro Transit System, visit: https://www.valleymetro.org/sites/default/files/uploads/event-resources/system-map-1910.pdf Page 10 BEAR 40 YEARS • November 2019 www.bearessentialnews.com November 2019 • BEAR 40 YEARS Page 11

Josh Gad, the gathered educational Sesame Street. “Even as we take time to look back voice of Olaf specialists and found- and honor our history, we keep innovating to bring in “Frozen,” is ed the Children’s Tele- today’s preschool kids something that’s tailored just one of the many vision Workshop, now for them—holding on to all the fundamentals that for celebrity guests Sesame Workshop, to make Sesame Street so magical.” BIG Birthday in Season 50. 50 create Sesame Street. This year, a child actor will join the cast for the Sesame Workshop has fi rst time in over 20 years. Violet Tinnirello will play YEARS! a mission to help kids grow Charlie, a military kid who moves to the neighbor- smarter, stronger and kinder. hood with her family. The theme of Season 50, Over the years, the show has introduced “Oops and Aha!: Embracing the Power of Possibil- Sesame Street! kids to more than the letter of the day. ities” will encourage viewers to embrace positive Sesame Street has helped kids deal with thinking, self-confi dence and perseverance. Sunny day, sweeping the clouds away… diffi cult real world issues. The show has won 193 Emmy Awards and a Peabody For 50 years now, kids have been on their way to a magical place where the air is sweet. Award, and in December it will be It’s a place populated by friendly neighbors and furry Muppets who teach young children the fi rst television show to receive about the alphabet, numbers and how to face problems. Olympic snowboarder the Kennedy Center Honor. The Chloe Kim is just one of The show was sunny and bright, just like the personality of one of show has never shied away from the famous guests who its most recognizable DENIZENS, a brightly plumed, 8-foot-2-inch- tackling tough issues in a gentle Photo by Zach Hyman look up to . tall bird! There were other Muppets there, too, and four human and age appropriate manner. actors—Gordon, Susan, Bob and Mr. Hooper. Gordon starts When Will Lee, the actor the fi rst show by showing a child around and explaining that But, did you know that one of the most loved who portrayed Mr. Hooper, died she had “never seen a street like Sesame Street.” and most recognized Muppets wasn’t a big name in 1983, the show’s writers did not invent an at fi rst? In fact, he didn’t even have a name! Today, excuse for his absence. They gently but mat- 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 Charlie, shown with , is the fi rst fi rst appeared as “Elmo.” Before that, he was an addressed natural child actor to join the cast unnamed, furry red monster in the background. and man-made in decades. This season, When Bear Essential asked folks to weigh disasters and has her military family moves in on who their Sesame Street favorites were, always cele- Big Bird has been a Sesame to Sesame Street. it was not even close! Two Muppets—one red, Street resident since the beginning! brated people’s one blue—ran away with the vote. Out of 130 differences. surveyed who named a favorite character, over In recent Photo by 75 percent chose either Elmo or Cookie Mon- years, the fi rst Ses- Connecting Kids Around the World! languages. According to Encyclopaedia Britannica, Zach Hyman half of all preschool age kids in the United States watch ster. They each GARNERED 49 votes each. ame Street Muppet with Sesame Street invited kids to visit for the fi rst time when it pre- Sesame Street. autism, , joined the Photo by Richard Termine miered in November 1969. Following the success of this ground- Over 50 years, how many cookies has gob- A Mission to Help Kids show, as did a homeless breaking show, Vila Sésamo hit the airwaves in Brazil and Plaza bled? How many times has (and his alter ego Super Grover) Grow in Kindness! Muppet named Lily. This Sésamo fi rst aired in Mexico in 1972. Then Sesamstrasse premiered crashed? How many times has sung to his Rubber Duckie? season kids will meet Elmo’s friend, Karli, who is in Germany in 1973. How many songs have gotten kids to dance, sing along and learn In 1966, Joan Ganz Cooney in foster care. Today, something? Probably only Count Von Count could count that high! and Lloyd Morrisett asked, could “We can’t wait to share this season with Sesame Street Ah, ha, ha, ha! television help kids get ready for families and fans of all ages,” according to is an interna- Sesame Street’s 50th Anniversary Celebration kicks off Season school? Cooney and Morrisett Ben Lehmann, executive producer of tional sensa- 50 with a primetime special airing on Nov. 9 on HBO and Nov. 16 on Photo by Richard Termine tion—there PBS stations and PBS Kids. Sesame Street began airing on HBO in are over 30 2016, with episodes appearing on PBS a few months later. international Sesame Street is a place where a number of famous actors, versions of athletes, musicians and more have visited. The 50th Celebration is Do the “BIG” Sesame Street Word Search! the show cre- chock full of special guest stars and returning cast members. Original ated around neighbors Gordon, Susan and Bob will be at the party. So will Maria, Find the words listed below in the activity the world Luis, Linda, Gina, Leela and Miles. Rarely seen Muppets Roosevelt and broad- Franklin and will be there, too. Abby Cadabby O B F cast in over Baby Bear I I A L I 150 coun- The Man Behind the Muppets! tries and 70 Big Bird Cookie Monster R S E V O R G S R E B M U N E C T O R Y R Big Bird, Cookie Monster and Elmo are all creations of legendary O R E V O R G A B B Y C A D A B B Y E A E puppeteer Jim Henson. Henson combined marionettes and puppets Elmo Do you to form his ICONIC Muppets. Ernie N P O A M P D G G B B B F T E B A H P L A remember Bob, Henson’s Muppets had appeared on television in shows Grover Susan, Gordon T S Z S S U G A P U E L F F U N S G M O A and commercials in the late 1950s and 60s, but they explod- and Mr. Hooper? B I G B I R D O S C A R T H E G R O U C H Your parents or ed in popularity when they became regulars on Sesame Snuffl eupagus grandparents Street. The original Kermit the Frog and other Henson cre- Telly D Y L L E T E L L O R A T N U O C E H T Y probably do. ations were donated to the Smithsonian’s National Museum Zoe of American History in 2010. Alphabet C E I N R E A C O O K I E M O N S T E R U Numbers 12 BEAR 40 YEARS • November 2019 www.bearessentialnews.com

Continued B Get the Scoop! from page 7 Balloons Soar at Salt River Fields by Reporter Kalia Miner, Kyrene de los Lagos The 9th annual Salt River Fields Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival is an event all families will remember. The festival has hot air balloons, food, inflatable slides, trick-or-treating and more! My family and I won tickets from Bear Essential News. We had a very good time! While we were there I met one of the balloon pilots, Rich Lawhorn. He told me a lot of interesting facts about hot air balloons. Did you know that hot air balloons can go up to around 1,000 feet to 2,000 feet in the air? Some have gone as high as 21,000 feet with permission from the Federal Aviation Administration. Pilots who fly that high must use oxygen masks while flying above 12,500 feet. Lawhorn pilots a Humpty Dumpty balloon. It was created in 1996 in England, the year Lawhorn began flying hot air balloons. The Humpty Dumpty has what is called an envelope—the fabric that makes the balloon. All of the fabric that makes the Humpty Dumpty balloon weighs 388 pounds. Wow! That’s a lot! Usually with three full tanks of helium they can fly up to four people for two hours. That’s awesome! Hot air balloon pilots need to know how fast the wind is blowing to plan their flight. Sometimes they call the weather service, but other times they can look on a weather service app via their smart phone. This information helps them plan where to launch and where they’ll land. If it’s too windy, they can’t fly. Light, steady wind days are optimal flying conditions. If this article has peaked your interest in flying in a hot air balloon, there are many companies that will take you on a flight. One of these companies provided tethered rides at the festival. If you would like more information, you can visit their website at www.rainbowryders.com.

It’s Diabetes Awareness Month by Reporters Jayden Rodriguez & Rozanae Arrington Arizona Desert Elementary Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States, according to healthfinder.gov. One in 10 Americans has diabetes. It can cause blindness, nerve damage, kidney disease and other problems if it is not controlled. November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Nurse Diana, Registered Nurse at Arizona Desert Elementary, became fascinated with everything medical when she went to work with her mom as a child. Nurse Diana has helped diabetic kids figure out how many carbs they are eating. She also helps figure out how much insulin they need. Win Tickets for a Type 1 is when the pancreas does not make any insulin for your body to be able to use glucose for energy. Type 2 is that not enough insulin Great Holiday Performance! is made or not being used properly. Nurse Diana says, “It has recently See page 15 for the Coloring Contest and Entry Form, changed from Type 1 being the most common to Type 2. Studies show that and get ready for some great holiday fun with you family! the rise in obesity in children is the biggest factor in the problem.” Nurse Diana says to stay healthy, “Make healthy eating habits and play outside. Try new foods at least twice, you might be surprised.” Good Luck! Adviser: Karen Golden MORE SCOOPS, page 14 ➧ e-mail: [email protected] November 2019 • BEAR 40 YEARS 13 The Gobbler Gazette Volume 1 • November 2019 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 ______Color (your favorite food) the for Thanksgiving! Art!

______has declared that ______, instead of turkey, will be (your name) (your favorite food) Americaʼs new Thanksgiving tradition.

______–graders across the nation voted unanimously to add (your grade in school) ______to their familiesʼ Thanksgiving menu. (your favorite food)

“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 thankful for next to the numbers on the list. Pick a fun food that youʼd like to eat for Thanksgiving dinner and fill in the blanks of this late-breaking can create your very own newspaper. Top Right: Draw a picture of your friends and family news story. Itʼs all about you! When you finish your edition of around the dinner table or celebrating one of your family Bottom Right: The Gobbler Gazette, hang it up or show it off to traditions. Boomer Bear is trying to get his fall yard work your classmates, friends and family— A tradition is something your family does, and often itʼs finished, but some turkeys keep trying to hide in his piles of Happy Thanksgiving! centered around a holiday. For example, you might help leaves. What could the turkeys be worried about? bake pumpkin pies or play football with your family on DIRECTIONS: ______Thanksgiving morning. Top Left: Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for the good things in our lives. List five things you are most Fill-in-the-Blanks News Story: Whatʼs your favorite food? Cut out your Gobbler Gazette for display! 14 BEAR 40 YEARS • November 2019 www.bearessentialnews.com Visit Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Continued by Reporter Parker Lott, Apache Elementary B Get the Scoop! from page 12 I had a very exciting trip to Disneyland in Anaheim, CA. My family and I go there almost every four months because we own annual passes. With the passes, there are certain days you’re not allowed to go and a lot of days you can go. I was especially excited this time because of Disney’s new addition to Celebrate the Sandwich! the park, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. This new land has several activities and by Reporter Joaquin Aquino Rebollar attractions to do like assembling your own custom astromech droid unit or Arizona Desert Elementary making your own lightsaber. In my opinion, the resemblance to a real lightsaber is uncanny. (Of course, there’s no real lightsaber blade.) What is your favorite sandwich? Have you ever thought about where the I personally think the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run attraction is my new sandwich came from? National Sandwich Day is Nov. 3. favorite ride because it is such an immersive experience. It feels like you are My favorite sandwich is bacon, egg and cheese. really in the Millennium Falcon! I enjoyed my trip a lot, and I suggest that people According to the website thegarnetmine.com the bacon, egg and cheese who go to Disneyland at least twice a year purchase the annual pass. sandwich originated in the 1800s in the smoggy streets of London. An over- Adviser: Tara Woodward worked and underpaid man saw the need for factory workers to have a quick bite before work each morning; street vendors began selling them. I polled students at Arizona Desert Elementary, and I found their different Help Others with the Rotary Club are different. by Reporter Cason Sheets, Apache Elementary • Yanitza says her favorite sandwich is the ham sandwich. She likes the Rotary, what is it? Some people might think of a motion revolving around an combination of lettuce, tomato, cheese, mayonnaise and ham. axis. But it’s actually an international organization throughout multiple states/ • Ms. Michaud, assistant principal, likes tuna melt sandwiches because countries. Most likely it will be called a Rotary Club. her mother used to make them when she was young. Rotary Clubs like contributing and being of service to the public. For • Mrs. Gomez has two favorite sandwiches. “I love turkey with the flavors example, donating books or supplies to a school, or painting rocks to give to a of mayo, mustard, turkey and lettuce. I also like Philly Cheesesteak because hospital. Clubs in general are really helpful! I got into Rotary when they started of all the gooey cheese and mushrooms.” to donate to my school. I enjoyed the community, so I decided to try to go to • Amanda likes peanut butter and jelly. She says, “The jelly mixes in well most meetings. I’ve only really helped with one project, but the experience was and the peanut butter is crunchy and delicious.” amazing—everyone is friendly. I received instructions and got to work. What What’s your favorite sandwich? were we doing? We were putting donation stickers on dictionaries to donate to a Adviser: Karen Golden local elementary school. I recommend you try out a Rotary Club. You get to help the community! And it feels great! Adviser: Tara Woodward e-mail: [email protected] November 2019 • BEAR 40 YEARS 15 SetSet thethe StageStage forfor thethe Holidays!Holidays! Win Tickets to one of these Holiday Events! Hurry! Color the picture and mark 1st, 2nd & 3rd next to the Holiday performances you & three family members would most like to see. Coloring page is also available online. Dozens of lucky winners! BearEssentialNews.com (click on Holiday Contests!) Deadline Nov. 27 “Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus” Presented by East Valley Children’s Theater Nesbitt/Elliot Playhouse/Mesa Arts Center LIGHTLIGHT UPUP THETHE HOLIDAYS!HOLIDAYS! Dec. 5–15 • 480-644-6500 • evct.org

“Elf, the Musical” Presented by Arizona Broadway Theatre Nov. 22—Dec. 29 • 623-776-8400 azbroadway.org “Holidays at the Zoo” • Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium Nov. 24–Jan. 3 • 602-254-2151 • wildlifeworld.com

“Winter Wonderland Express” • Enchanted Island Amusement Park Dec. 21 & 22 • 10 am–7pm • 602-254-1200 enchantedisland.com

“Zoolights” • Phoenix Zoo Nov. 27–Jan. 19 5:30–10:30 pm • 602-273-1341 • phoenixzoo.org

“The Elves and the Shoemaker” Great Arizona Puppet Theatre Dec. 4–22 • Selected Times • 602-262-2050 azpuppets.org

“World of Illumination Light Show” • 2 locations Tempe Diablo Stadium & Westgate Shopping Center/Glendale Nov. 20–Feb. 5 • worldofillumination.com

Herberger Theater $100 Gift Certificate for Any Show! 602-252-8497 •herbergertheater.org Send in your completed picture for a chance to win tickets! “Lights at the Farm” Presented by Vertuccio Farms with Dazzling Lights AZ • Mesa Send to Bear Essential News/Holidays Nov. 22–Jan. 11, 2020 (not open 11/28, 12/24-25 2525 E. Broadway Blvd. #102 and 12/31 or 1/1/20) Tucson, AZ 85716 480-882-1482 • vertucciofarms.com/christmas-light-show/ Entry Deadline: November 27, 2019 Name: Grade: “Joy to the Herd” Shamrock Farms • 40034 W. Clayton Rd. Address: Dec. 7 & 8 • 602-477-2462 • shamrockfarms.net City: ZIP: School: Phone #: “Lights of the World” Arizona State Fairgrounds Rd. Parent Signature: Nov. 21— Jan. 12 • lightsoftheworldus.com E-mail: (click on “PHOENIX”) Must be 14 or younger. One winner per household. Entries for multiple contests may be mailed in same envelope. 16 BEAR 40 YEARS • November 2019 www.bearessentialnews.com

All aboard! The Winter Wonderland Express will take its annual excursion Holiday Performances to a snow-filled Enchanted Island Amusement Park 2019–20 CALENDAR on Dec. 21 and 22 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. This holiday train ride takes you to Enchanted Island with Christmas There’s nothing like the thrill of a live performance, or a special out- decorations complete with snow! Take pictures in the giant snow globe, ing shared with family or close friends. The excitement before a show or play in the snow or even go sledding. Visit Santa from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. event is electric! You might dress up in your holiday finery to go to the and enjoy hot cocoa and candy canes. For more information, visit theater, pull on boots or sneakers to walk through a winter wonderland, www.enchantedisland.com. or pile in the car to check out a fancy light show. However you choose to celebrate the season, attending a special event will make it even more memorable! Shamrock Farms hosts Joy to the Herd on Dec. 7 and 8. Kids can visit with Roxie and Santa, and they can play in 15 tons of snow! There will be a snow slide, Buddy the Elf is making his crafts, face painting and more fun activities. For more way through the swirly-twirly information, visit shamrockfarms.net. gum drops and is headed to Arizona Broadway Theatre this holiday season. Only a cotton- The beloved Christmas story, “Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa headed ninnymuggins would want to miss Claus,” was inspired by a famous newspaper editorial. It’s also this show! a classic holiday movie. “Elf The Musical” is the hilarious tale The play is a special treat for the whole family! Young Virginia has her of Buddy, a human baby who accidentally doubts about the existence of the jolly Old St. Nick. It seems other New crawls into Santa’s bag one Christmas Eve Yorkers are facing tough times around the holidays, including the editor and is transported to the North Pole where who pens the answer to Virginia’s he grows up as an elf. Years later, Buddy question. embarks on a journey to New York City to East Valley Children’s Theatre find his dad and discover his true identity. Buddy is determined to win over his new presents “Yes, Virginia, There Is a family and help New York remember that There Is a Santa Claus. Santa Claus” Dec. 5–15. Performanc- Based on the 2003 film starring Will Ferrell, this modern-day holiday classic es are at Mesa Arts Center in the is sure to make everyone embrace their inner elf! “Elf The Musical” runs Nov. 22 Nesbitt/Elliot Playhouse. For more through Dec. 29. For more information, visit azbroadway.org. information, visit evct.org.

The Great Arizona Puppet Theatre will present the classic story, “The Elves and the Shoemaker.” Santa’s elves come to the aid of a For festive family fun poor shoemaker and his wife in this heartwarming tale. Enjoy music and an incredible holiday and amazing puppets on the Great Arizona Puppet Theatre’s largest light show, head out to the stage. This family-friendly show is recommended for ages 5 and up. farm! Vertuccio Farms in It runs Dec. 4–22, with a special show on Dec. 15 that includes the Annual Mesa will host Lights at the Farm Christmas Party. Tickets and reservations are required for the party. For Nov. 22–Jan. 11. This celebration of light will turn the farm into a winter more information, visit azpuppets.org. wonderland with millions of lights courtesy of Dazzling Lights AZ. For information, visit vertucciofarms.com. Be dazzled by the brilliance of over 2 million LED lights synchronized to classic holiday music at the “World of Illumination Enjoy Holidays at the Zoo at Wildlife World Zoo from Nov. Light Show” Nov. 20–Jan. 5. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the 24 through Jan. 3. See the largest collection of exotic animals world’s largest drive-through light spectacular at two locations, in in Arizona with more than 600 avian, terrestrial and aquatic Glendale and Tempe. For more information, species. Check out the 100-foot-high Vertigo Swing, the roller visit worldofillumination.com. coaster and other great attractions. Zoo exhibits are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aquarium exhibits are open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Go wild for the hol- For more information, visit www.wildlifeworld.com. iday lights on display at the Phoenix Zoo The Herberger Theater has a variety of events happening this Nov. 27 through this season, including “Ella Enchanted: The Musical” and Jan. 19. Gaze and be amazed by “Frances Smith Cohen’s Snow Queen.” To find information a gazillion glittering lights at the about upcoming performances, visit herbergertheater.org. annual ZooLights event. New this year, families will enjoy the Wild- life Lantern Safari, where they can walk through over 60 glowing animal displays. For contact information, and for a chance to win Animal viewing is limited during ZooLights, but you can meet a real reindeer, ride tickets to these great holiday the Polar Slide, enjoy festive food and drinks and more. ZooLights happens nightly Happy Holidays! events, see page 15! from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. For more information, visit phoenixzoo.org. e-mail: [email protected] November 2019 • BEAR 40 YEARS 17 18 BEAR 40 YEARS • November 2019 www.bearessentialnews.com e-mail: [email protected] November 2019 • BEAR 40 YEARS 19 Open Thanksgiving!

Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium, in Litchfield Park, is open seven days a week, 365 days a year, including all holidays. Zoo exhibits are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (last zoo admission is at 5 p.m.) Aquarium exhibits are open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Daytime admission includes access to the zoo and aquarium. Special reduced evening Aquarium-Only admission is available after 5 p.m.

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Aquarium • Zoo • Safari Park • Dragon World • Adventure Land • Mining Experience Gibbons Are Amazing Apes! ZOO CHALLENGE: Use the Letter Key to figure out Two rare species of gibbons were born recently gibbon babies over the past 18 years. these gibbon facts! at Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park! Wildlife World is one of only two zoos in the One is a pileated gibbon while the other is a country to care for the pileated gibbon. This third white-handed gibbon—both babies are being well birth of this species at the zoo brings the total 1. Gibbons live in ______taken care of by their mothers! These are signifi - number of these critically endangered primates 10 7 11 3 25 16 21 6 cant births for Wildlife World as well as for animal to 14 in the United States. Wildlife World cur- rainforests in Asia. conservation worldwide, as gibbons are the most rently has siamang, white-handed and pileated endangered primates globally! gibbons—making it one of the largest and most Wildlife World’s three gibbon families have diverse groups of gibbons in the country! 2. They are considered the most endangered welcomed 12 Gibbons are small tailless apes found in the tropical rainforests of Southern and Southeast ______in the world. 3 7 25 24 21 10 13 5 Asia. Though they don’t have tails they walk high branches on their hind legs and raise their arms for balance. Gibbons are among the fastest of all 3. Gibbons raise their ______above their primates. 21 7 24 5 Wildlife World’s keepers and veterinarians head to help with balance. have raised dozens of species of wild and en- dangered animals over the past quarter century. 4. These primates move very quickly on their All baby primates are raised by their parents, ______. while select other species are raised in our Baby 14 25 15 2 6 13 8 5 Two rare Animal Nursery. baby There are now more than 600 species and gibbons 6,000 animals at Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & KEY have been Safari Park, and there are always new arrivals. born at Other babies include a zebra, two bobcats, De d Wildlife Brazza’s monkeys, endangered addax & Arabian World Zoo! oryx and other youngsters throughout the park.

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