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EVENTS

Arizona Rattlers vs. Utah Blaze
Join us for a FREE Arizona Rattlers Arena Football game as they take on the Utah Blaze. Matches who arrive in their seats at 6:15 p.m. will take part in a 'Meet and Greet' with the Rattlers players and the Rattlers mascot.

Where: US Airways Center
201 East Jefferson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004

When: Saturday, Mar. 10; game starts at 7 p.m.

To reserve your tickets, email tickets@bbbsaz.org.

Phoenix Zoo Event
Come join your Match Support and other Matches for fun at the Phoenix Zoo. We will provide lunch in a ramada and after lunch, all Matches are able to roam the zoo at their own pace.

When: Saturday, March 24; 10 a.m.

Where: The Phoenix Zoo (click for directions)
455 N. Galvin Parkway
Phoenix, AZ 85008

Cost: $5 per person (includes entrance, 2 slides of pizza and bottle of water) Cash only please.

RSVP to your Match Support Specialist by Monday, Mar. 19. RSVP's are mandatory to ensure enough food, water and tickets.

** We will meet at the zoo entrance, so please cross the bridge and look for BBBSAZ signs. You will receive a wristband and tickets and directions to the ramada for lunch.

Community Pride
Help preserve "A" Mountain, a Tempe landmark, with your Little. Matches will enjoy a hike up "A" Mountain to help clean-up the area.

When: Saturday, Mar. 31; 8 - 11 a.m.
Where: "A" Mountain in Tempe
(just west of Sun Devil Stadium)

RSVP to Jennifer Booth at jbooth@bbbsaz.org or call (602) 393-4137.

** Be a part of creating events to teach youth ways to give back to their community by joining the Community Pride Committee. The Committee meets every other month to plan projects, and is made of up both Bigs and BBBSAZ staff.

If interested in joining, contact Summer Masuda at smasuda@bbbsaz.org or call (602) 393-4108.

Harkins Theatre Movie Screening
Harkins is offering a special screening of a new Hollywood film starring 4 turtles, Rated PG.

When: Saturday, Mar. 31; 10 a.m.

Where: Harkins Theatres San Tan Village
            NW corner- Loop 202 and Williams Field Rd.
            Gilbert, AZ

RSVP to your Match Support Specialist by March 23 to hold your tickets.

Kids Night on Broadway
Kid's Night on Broadway presents "Altar Boyz". Bigs, purchase a full price adult ticket for the April 11 show only, and your Little can attend for free. This offer is redeemable by calling the ASU Gamage Box Office at (480) 965-3434.

When: Wednesday, April 11; 7:30 p.m., with food, giveaways and activities starting at 6 p.m.

Where: ASU Gammage Auditorium
1200 South Forest Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85287

DID YOU KNOW...

... Teen girls are using marijuana (and alcohol and cigarettes) at greater rates than teen boys?

Source: The National Survey on Drug Use & Health releases by John Walters, Feb. 10, 2006.

AGENCY NEWS

Start Your Spring Cleaning Today

Big Brothers Big Sisters collects and sells gently used clothing and household item donations and the revenue helps support our mentoring programs.

Here are some ways you can help:

• Schedule a pick up of your reusable clothing and household items by calling (602) 230-8900.

• Bring your items to one of our drop boxes around the community. Visit www.bbbsaz.org for locations.

• Drop off your clothing and household items at your local Savers thrift store (Please label the items BBBSAZ).

• Coordinate a simple clothing drive at your work, place of worship or neighborhood. Call (602) 230-8900 to get started.