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Reindeer Run – Miss Litzinger invites all parents, students and teachers to participate in this year’s annual Reindeer Run Wed., Dec. 21. Start times vary per grade level. There will be the annual friendly competition for the Reindeer Trophy between classes, and teacher and parents’ laps count toward the class’ total. —Suzanne Incorvaia


Youth Hull Heroes


Reindeer Run – All Hull students, teachers and parents are invited to participate in Reindeer Run 2011 Wed., Dec. 21. Kindergarten classes run at 9 a.m., first- to third-graders run at 8:45 a.m. and fourth- to sixth-graders run at 10 a.m. The event helps promote and encourage physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle.


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SPELLBOUND: Madeline Snyder, second row, left, from Mrs. Goodell’s sixth-grade class is this year’s spelling champ and will represent Hancock in the district bee Thu., Jan. 19. Runner-up is Giovanna Wei, first row, third from left, from Mrs. Barutha’s fifth-grade class. Other participants included Mairiany Espino, Ryan Ko, Kate Patterson, Emily Smith, Sheridan Gloyd and Cade Marks.


Giving back – Harkins Theatres’ loyalty cups can be purchased on Fridays during parent pick-up or in the front office. Loyalty cups are $4.75 and include $1 drink refills at all Harkins Theatres. A wide selection of gift cards is also available for purchase in the front office, with a portion of each card purchased going back to Hull. School Cents – Hull is participating in the School Cents program until April 15, 2012. Hull families are encouraged to save holiday shopping receipts from Chandler Fashion Center and neighboring shopping centers and turn them in to the School Cents box in the school’s front office. Hull earns five points for every dollar spent and the opportunity to win $250 to $2,500. Help wanted – Volunteers are needed to lead and support upcoming events during the second half of the school year. Contact Angie Larsen at azlarsen@hotmail.com for more information. —Kristen Boyd


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Jacobson Jets


Thanks due – Thanks to everyone who shopped at Jacobson’s Holiday Shop this year and whose generosity helped Jacobson families in need during the holiday season. The school’s Barnes & Noble Night and CPK Eat Out Day were also both very successful. School Cents – Purchase a Chandler Fashion Center gift card and earn 2,000 bonus points with the mention of Jacobson. Remember to keep receipts from purchases at Chandler Fashion Center and surrounding stores, which can either be turned in to teachers or stamped at Guest Services. Double points will be given in January. Sign up at www.shoppingpartnership.com/points/chandler_fashion_center.htm to help Jacobson earn 1,000 bonus points in the program.


Fresh & Easy – Fresh & Easy receipts for more than $20 dated until Dec. 31 can be turned in to classrooms or in the front office; Jacobson earns money for every receipt collected. Tax credits – Jacobson families are asked to consider contributing to Jacobson. A single person may donate up to $200, and a married couple may donate up to $400. Thanks to everyone who has already donated. Like us – “Like” Jacobson Elementary PTO on Facebook to get updated with events at Jacobson. Calendar


Dec. 21: Jingle Jog


Jan. 17: Eat Out Day, 3-8 p.m., Dilly’s Deli —Susan Hegarty


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The winter Break Time magazine outlining all-ages recreation classes, youth intersession camps and special events for December through February is available at City libraries, recreation centers and at


www.chandleraz.gov/breaktime. Registration for many all-ages classes and activities is open for residents and non-residents at www.chandleraz.gov/registration or call 782-2727 for more information.


Making 2012 Fitness Resolutions? Are you planning your New Year’s fitness or recreation


resolutions? You can find a variety of exercise opportunities at the Tumbleweed Recreation Center in 2012 with group exercise classes, cardio workouts, racquetball, running the track or basketball. The TRC is located at 745 E. Germann Road and open weekdays from 5 a.m.- 10 p.m.; Saturdays from 7 a.m. -8 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. For fitness pass information, visit www.chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed or call 782-2900.


Teen Art Exhibit Runs Through December 22


The second annual Chandler Teen Art Show is now in progress through Thursday, December 22 at the Environmental Education Center, located at 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd. There are more than 100 pieces of art being featured from teens at several local high schools. For more information, call 782-2890.


Chandler Centennial Art Contest


There is a new Centennial contest for local artists ages 18 and older who are interested in submitting a design for the program cover for the 2012 Chandler Centennial Celebration Weekend.


The artwork entries should represent the theme of “Happy 100th Birthday, Chandler!” as the winning submission will be featured on the souvenir program to be distributed at Centennial events in May. Application and artwork are due by January 9. For more information visit www.chandler100th.com and click on “contests.”


Multicultural Festival is January 14 y 14


The City will host the 17th annual Multicultural Festival on Saturday, January 14 from 11 a.m.to 4 p.m. in the downtown library courtyard. Admission is free to the event features art, music, food and dance that showcases the cultural diversity of the community. For more information, visit www.chandleraz.gov/special-events.


Teen Talent Competition is January 20


Chandler Teen Programs presents the eighth annual Teen Talent Competition at the Chandler Center for the Arts (250 N. Arizona Ave.) on Friday, January 20 from 6-9 p.m. Applications for teen singers and musicians to audition for the show are available at www.chandleraz.gov/teens and due by Dec. 30 Admission for the show is $5. For more information, call 782-2711.


Wednesday Family Night Activities


Join in the fun at Family Night at Tumbleweed Recreation Center every Wednesday throughout the winter from 5:30-7 p.m. There is a different activity each week. The fee is $2 ($3 for non-resident ages 1-12) and $3 ($5 for non-residents ages 13-17). Call 782-2900 or visit www.chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed for more information.


Stay Connected With Chandler Recreation


Chandler Recreation distributes a monthly newsletter available for opt-in at www.chandleraz.gov/listserv.html. You can follow @ChandlerRec on Twitter and Chandler Recreation on Facebook. To watch the “Come Out & Play Chandler!” show, visit www.youtube.com/chandlerrecreation.


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