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Mermaid Magic events are free with paid admission to OdySea Aquarium except for specific Magic Memories photos; tickets are available onsite and online. Visitors will be able to see mermaids in at least one location at Odysea Aquarium between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. each day.

The next one, Pruning 101, is happening on Saturday, March 18 at 9 a.m., when you can learn from a certified arborist how to prune your trees and shrubs.

In kindergarten, students receive comprehensive and challenging instruction in academic core areas including reading, writing, math, science and social studies. They also have college and career exploration opportunities, music classes, physical education courses and opportunities to participate in before- and after-school enrichment programs.

This marks the third hoof stock birth at the zoo in the past month. There were two Arabian oryx calves born a few weeks ago.

Regardless of having any degree of hearing loss, it’s important anyone 60 years old gets a hearing test to use as a baseline for years to come – enabling potential patients and their hearing instrument specialists to more easily treat and get ahead of possible cognitive decline. Also, if someone suspects any degree of hearing loss, these new findings show the obvious need to get hearing checked right away for this same reason. 

This year brings changes to Arizona withholding forms while solopreneurs should expect to receive federal 1099-K forms from cash apps.

The town’s population is approximately 71,000, which has more than doubled since 2015 and is expected to continue to increase at a steady pace. As the town continues to work towards fulfilling the Economic Development Strategic Plan, this tool will help facilitate one of the target sectors, advanced manufacturing.

All proceeds from the event will be donated to Raise Your Hand Inc., a foundation that supports and raises funds for people and families living with autism and at-risk populations.

Dr. Dino visits the Dinosaurs in the Desert Experience at the Phoenix Zoo March 11-12.

Basketball events will take place Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., while cheer competitions will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today. Additionally, Healthy Athletes presented by DMG Children’s Rehabilitative Services will offer health-related programming today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.