🌱 Arizona Public Schools Earn Prestigious Award + 'Zero-Waste' Goal

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Here are the top three stories today in Phoenix:

1. The Arizona Educational Foundation has named 36 public schools, including Kenilworth Elementary School in the Phoenix Elementary School District, as recipients of the A+ School of Excellence Award, sponsored by Fiesta Bowl Charities, for the 2022-2023 academic year. The A+ Award recognizes educational excellence and provides a comprehensive framework for school self-assessment and planning, often resulting in greater parent and community involvement. The Fiesta Bowl Charities invests millions of dollars annually in programs and services benefiting Arizona youth and educators and congratulated the 36 schools across the state for their dedicated work to earn this prestigious award. (Arizona Education News Service)
2. The city of Phoenix achieved its goal of diverting almost all of the trash generated from events related to Super Bowl XLVII, with 92.6 percent of waste being diverted. The goal was in excess of the 90 percent threshold required by the Environmental Protection Agency to define an event as zero-waste. The city recycled 81 tons of material and 51 Zero Waste Ambassadors guided visitors to sort trash, recyclables, and food waste into the proper bins. (KTAR.com)
3. The nearby Scottsdale Gallery Association and its member galleries will host the Native Spirit Gold Palette ArtWalk on Mar. 2, showcasing Native American culture and heritage. The event will feature exhibitions, performances by Native dancers and drummers, and unique events by participating galleries along Main Street from Scottsdale Road to Goldwater Boulevard and north of Indian School Road on Marshall Way to 5th Avenue. Galleries will showcase works by talented local and national artists, including Tina Garrett, Carlos Ramirez, and Arland Ben. (citysuntimes)

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Today in Phoenix:

• Tuesday Toothday: Flossing Is Fun! At Children’s Museum Of Phoenix (10:30 AM)
• Detox | Central Flow At Sutra Studios (12:00 PM)
• Live Music At Char's Has The Blues (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Dave & Buster's is opening its fourth location in the Phoenix area in Vestar-owned Queen Creek Marketplace and will hire 175 employees to help manage demand. The 19,000-square-foot entertainment center, featuring a restaurant, bar, and arcade, is set to open on May 15 and will provide its employees with a fun-filled work environment. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)
• Looking for a new place to have an affordable happy hour? Kona Grill offers a killer happy hour menu, with varying hours Monday through Saturday, and a tiered menu offering items like chicken satay, sliders, and Ribeye meatballs for $3, $6, and $9 respectively, as well as affordable drink specials. (Arizona's Family)
• Are you looking for a new family member with four paws? Check out the list of adoption-ready pets in the Phoenix area at the link! (Phoenix Animal Rescue)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday. I'll see you around!

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.