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Hanukkah 2022 began the evening of Dec. 18 and ends on the evening of Dec. 26. This is the 2,187th time the holiday celebration commemorating the liberation of Jerusalem and the rededication of Second Temple will be celebrated.

“We can’t thank our customers enough for their loyalty and support this year and every year for the last 11 years,” said Mike Barro, co-owner of Barro’s Pizza. “Each December we honor our mother, Doran Barro, by donating 100 percent of our sales at all our locations to St. Mary’s Food Bank. This year we blew our previous record out of the water by almost $85,000 – we are so grateful to our customers.”

“We love tamale season. Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, we sell a high volume of tamales to people who bring them to family gatherings or give them as a unique gift,” said Ric Serrano, CEO of Serrano’s Mexican Restaurants.

Hospice of the Valley already offers an in-home Supportive Care for Dementia program at no charge to family caregivers who are caring for loved ones — from pre-diagnosis through the early and middle stages of dementia. This new initiative focuses exclusively on medical professionals, equipping them with tools to help their patients manage early and moderate stages of the disease with knowledge and dignity.

OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale will pick 10 winners to join the fun for a memorable Penguin Experience that includes time with Rosie and some of her penguin pals, light refreshments, photo opportunities, Taylor tributes, admission to OdySea Aquarium, a few surprises and, of course, dancing.

New office space will serve as hub for operations for Bashas’ Family of Stores

Newell Barney Junior High Robotics Club is set to compete to qualify for the regional championships in February 2023.

In addition to photos with Santa, guests can enjoy glow swings, fire pits with the purchase of a s’mores kit and a festive atmosphere complete with hot chocolate, adult beverages and holiday treats. Enjoy more than 3.5 million lights, hundreds of twinkling armatures and North America’s largest floating lit Christmas tree on the zoo’s main lake at ZooLights until Jan. 15, 2023.

This heartwarming and fun holiday show is an adventure that teaches that what makes people different can also be what makes them special.