MCESA is committed to consistently providing resources, leadership and support for the educational needs of all homeschooling families.
 
Homeschool Classes
Arizona Science Center offers a variety of home school opportunities for students from August through May. From dissections to learning the differences between acids and bases and the basics of robotics engineering, there is a class for children in Grades 2 through 8!
Pricing per child (some classes may include additional fees):
$15 Member; $20 Non-member
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Homeschool Schedule of Classes: Grades 2 through 5
Cow Eye Dissection - The structure and functions of the eyeball is explored in this hand's on classroom experience. Students will also be exposed to proper use of dissection tools and lab materials while dissecting a real cow eyeball.
October 13, 2015 9:30am - 11:00am
October 14, 2015 9:30am - 11:00am
October 15, 2015 9:30am - 11:00am
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Turtle Dissection - students will explore the anatomy of real turtle specimens and will learn about their unique respiratory and digestive systems, in addition to proper dissection technique and etiquette. (Additional $5.00 per student) Extended Program
October 20, 2015 9:30am - 11:30am
October 21, 2015 9:30am - 11:30am
October 22, 2015 9:30am - 11:30am
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Frog Dissection - students will "hop" into a comprehensive frog dissection and explore their interesting anatomy/physiology. Lab procedure and dissection techniques will be taught and students will learn what makes frogs an "indicator" species, and why they are vital to our environment. (Additional $5.00 per student) Extended Program
October 27, 2015 9:30am - 11:00am
October 28, 2015 9:30am - 11:00am
October 29, 2015 9:30am - 11:00am
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Homeschool Schedule of Classes: Grades 5 through 8
Operation Optics - The structure and function of the eyeball is explored in this hands-on classroom experience. Students will also be exposed to proper use of dissection tools and lab materials while dissection a real cow eyeball.
October 13, 2015 1:30pm - 3:00pm
October 14, 2015 1:30pm - 3:00pm
October 15, 2015 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Turtle Dissection - students will explore the anatomy of real turtle specimens and will learn about their unique respiratory and digestive systems, in addition to proper dissection technique and etiquette. (Additional $5.00 per student) Extended Program
October 20, 2015 1:30pm - 3:30pm
October 21, 2015 1:30pm - 3:30pm
October 22, 2015 1:30pm - 3:30pm
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Frog Dissection - students will "hop" into a comprehensive frog dissection and explore their interesting anatomy/physiology. Lab procedure and dissection techniques will be taught and students will learn what makes frogs an "indicator" species, and why they are vital to our environment. (Additional $5.00 per student) Extended Program
October 27, 2015 1:30pm - 3:00pm
October 28, 2015 1:30pm - 3:00pm
October 29, 2015 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Homeschool Week
November 2-6
Our November lesson will be a squid dissection!
The lesson will focus on the anatomy and habitats of these amazing cephalopods, some of their many features, and an opportunity to see how their ink can be used to write with.
Cost: $8.00 Per person
Times: 10:00AM-4:00PM
Session times will be 45 minutes each
High School: We will have a high school session available on Thursday November 5th between the hours of 2:30pm-4:00pm on that day only. Please call 480-478-7594 if you have any questions.
When booking tickets, select the desired time of your lesson, which will last about 45 minutes. Your ticket is valid for all-day admission!
Visit: https://www.visitsealife.com/arizona/homeschool/
 Upcoming Events at SeaLife
 Something spooktacular is coming to SEA LIFE Arizona
October will prove to be a fun month for SEA LIFE Arizona guests! Starting October 10th SEA LIFE will have spooky décor, underwater pumpkin carvings, costume contests, and more! We welcome you and your family to visit in full costume attire and participate in the many fun activities taking place. If you didn't get to come out for Pirate Week last month, you most certainly need to visit SEA LIFE Arizona this month.
Underwater Ray Feedings
SEA LIFE Arizona is your destination for amazing talks and feedings. Enjoy
over 10 different talks and feedings with subject material ranging from
some of the smallest creatures in the ocean to the jawesome sharks that
reside at SEA LIFE Arizona.
One of our newest talks is the Underwater Ray
Feedings. If you have not had a chance to come see our team dive underwater
and feed the rays in our ocean tank than you have been missing out!
Underwater Ray Feedings take part every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at
1:00pm and are great for the whole family.
Make sure to plan your next visit around our amazing talks and feedings, and
we hope to see you soon!
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Butterfly Wonderland has posted their Homeschool Days for 2015 – 2016 ~ you can find the list below:
- November 9, 2015
- November 10, 2015
- December 7, 2015
- December 8, 2015
- January 25, 2016
- January 26, 2016
The Days are structured for Homeschool families – a minimum of 10 people is needed to score the discounted admission of $8 per student, (2 and under are FREE) and $12 per adult. Tax is 7.95% – you MUST complete the homeschool reservation form.
For Information: http://butterflywonderland.com/
CONTACT: (480) 800-3000
9500 E. Via de Ventura Scottsdale, AZ 85256
 Ahwatukee Children's Theatre
 Come learn, make friends, and be a part of the magic of musical theatre! ACT is producing the educational, fun, and classic musical, "Really Rosie", a musical with lyrics by Maurice Sendak and music by Carole King. The musical is based on Sendak's books Chicken Soup with Rice, Pierre, One was Johnny, and Alligators All Around. In this class, children will experience the process of being a part of a full-scale musical from auditions, rehearsals, and of course performing. This class is a full-year commitment with our production taking place May 2016. You are required to attend class regularly. We need a minimum of 12 students and will cap at 20 students. Please tell your homeschool friends!
WHEN: Every other Wednesday, 12:00-1:00 PM, starting September 2.
WHERE: Ahwatukee Children's Theatre, 11011 S. 48th Street, Suite B101, Phoenix, 85044
COST: $175.00 per semester and includes costumes. Production fee for the first semester of this class must be paid in advance prior to the beginning of class.
REGISTER: www.seatyourself.biz keyword "Ahwatukee" (go to Sept 2 on the calendar)
WEBSITE: www.azact.org
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Skateland
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Join fellow homeschoolers for an afternoon of fun and exercise roller skating!
WHEN: 1:00-3:30 PM the last Wednesday of October, January, February, March, April, and May
WHERE: USA Skateland, 1101 W. Ray Road, Chandler, 85224
COST: $7 per person, skate rentals included; family rate for 4+ people $10 for head of household and $5 each additional family member.
CONTACT: USA Skateland Chandler, 480-917-9444
WEBSITE: www.unitedskates.com/public/chandler/index.cfm
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Musical Instrument Museum
 Join other homeschooling families for tours at MIM! Best for students in grades 3-12.
WHEN: Tours are offered at 9:30 and 11:00 AM
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Monday, March 7, 2016
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Can't come on these dates? We are always happy to book a tour for your homeschool group.
WHERE: MIM, 4725 E. Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix, 85050
COST: $8 per student, $8 per chaperone
REGISTER: Advance reservations are required at least two weeks in advance of the tour date
CONTACT: MIM Group Tour Coordinator, 480-245-6919, grouptours@MIM.org to book your tour.
WEBSITE: mim.org/education/school-tours/homeschool-days/
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Hobby Lobby Art Classes
 Art classes designed for homeschooled children ages 6 and up. Lessons are taught by Ms. Meri, a retired art teacher with 29 years of classroom experience. Lessons will cover artists, art history, art vocabulary, and art techniques in a variety of media. Pre-registration is required.
HOBBY LOBBY PEORIA
7645 W. Bell Road, Peoria 85382
Wednesdays, 12:00-1:30 PM, 2:00-3:30 PM, or 4:00-5:30 PM
HOBBY LOBBY AVONDALE
10045 W. McDowell Road, Avondale, 85392
Fridays, 11:30-1:00 or 1:30-3:00 PM
COST: $5 per student per week, includes all art materials
CONTACT: Ms. Meri, 623-377-6770 cell, 623-877-5113 to reserve your spot.
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Marching Bank
 I'm the Southwestern Regional Representative for the Homeschool Marching Arts - USA organization. This is a new national-level organization that exists to serve the growing number of marching band groups made up of and for homeschool students as an alternative to the traditional public school system's offerings. Currently, there are no active groups in the state of Arizona that I know of.
My goal is to be available to you all as a contact for our region, and to make contact with all interested families to help facilitate the process of creating these marching groups.
Please contact me to let me know if you are aware of any homeschooled students interested in marching band. We would also like to hear from parents and community members who are interested in being involved with helping to form these organizations at the grassroots level. Just like in the public schools, the groups cannot exist without dedicated parent support, financial support ,and leadership!
CONTACT: Dan Huffman, danzona@gmail.com
WEBSITE: www.homeschoolmarchingartsusa.weebly.com to learn more about HMA-USA.
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Ice Skate at Ice Den in Chandler
 Children will engage in fun and social interacting games and they will gain confidence, balance, and coordination in our Learn to Skate classes for homeschoolers. Six weekly classes with 60 minutes of practice time and a 30-minute group lesson from 11-11:30 AM (90 minutes total skate time). Most participates are ages 6-12, but we can include younger and older students learning to skate as well (as young as age 4).
WHEN: 10:30 AM - Noon for six weeks
SESSION #3: Wednesdays 11/4-12/16 or Thursdays 11/5-12/17
WHERE: Ice Den Chandler, 7224 W. Harrison Street, Chandler 85226
COST: $70 per session per skater includes skate rental, 2 public skate passes, USFS Learn to Skate booklet, and parents/younger siblings are invited to skate during class on a designated area of the ice for $5 per skater including skate rental. Children 3 and under skate for free with paid parent.
REGISTER ONLINE: www.coyotesicechandler.com
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 New Fall Hours:
Open Fridays Year Round and one Saturday a Month!
As the summer heat slips away, so have our summer hours.
Starting September 1st, we are no longer open each Saturday.
We are pleased to announce that in order to serve the homeschooling community better, we are now open on Fridays year round.
Our new hours are Tuesday-Friday 9am-4pm and one Saturday a month.
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PSAT
test October 14th
PSAT Testing for
9th-11th Grades
Date: October 14th,
2015 9:00 am-12:00 noon
Spots are limited
and reserved on a first come, first serve basis.
To avoid $10 late
registration fee per family, please register by (or have mail postmarked by)
September 14th. If you call us or e-mail us on the 14th, and payment is made
by the 15th, late registration will also be waived.
9th and 10th grade
students take this test as extra practice for their junior year when they may
qualify for the National Merit Scholarship. For more information please visit
the College
Board website.
PLEASE NOTE: Testing
takes place off-site at Phoenix Reformed Baptist Church.
The address is 3805
North 12th Street Phoenix, AZ 85014
(approximately ½ a
mile from CHSRC's location)
Registration
forms are available at our website
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Classes
and Workshops at CHSRC
Classes at CHSRC for the
2015-2016 school year will start next week, the Tuesday after Labor day.
Several of our classes are full, but we still have space in some of our
classes. Elementary Classes:
For classes are aren't full, registration will remain open year round.
Middle School and
High School Science Classes: Late registration for this group will
close on October 1st. After one month of classes it is too hard for new
students to catch up on the higher level classes. If you want to join
our higher level classes but aren't sure if they are a match for your child,
give us a call. We will be happy to give you more information on the classes
or, if there is room, your child might be allowed to sit in the class.
Find
more information about our Teachers here.
Workshops at CHSRC:
Basics of Photography: 10 week class
starts September 17th
Apologia Biology one per semester
labs: October 23rd and
April 8th
Apologia Chemistry quarterly
labs: Oct 10th, Jan 9th, April 8th, and May 21st.
Landry
Academy: We are also
hosting the following three Lab Intensives for Landry Academy between
Oct. 31st and November 5th: Biology Anatomy and Physiology; Chemistry Lab
Intensive and Blacksmithing Intensive. Please contact
Landry directly about their workshops, as we are only hosting them.
They are better equipped to answer questions about their own workshops.
 Fun for October (the windiest month in Phoenix) ... Kites!
Your child will get to make their own creative kite with Miss Liz and then learn how to launch and keep their kite in the air with Mr. Mike. Kids will get the chance to socialize as they play together and run around (large movement is great)! At the end of the group, each kid will also get a brand new "character" inflatable kite... see in the picture above.
Date: Saturday, October 24th from 9:30-10:30am
Location: Colter Park, 909 W. Colter Street Phoenix 85013
Cost: $20 (includes art materials, fruit snacks and Gatorade) Please email to sign up: hello@artplayhealing.com
Artplay, LLC
602-329-1347
1130 E. Missouri #350
Phoenix, AZ 85014
hello@artplayhealing.com
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Artplay Families Should Know About Sensory-Friendly
Movies
Harkins Theatres currently offer "Sensory Friendly
Screenings!" These showings have better light levels in the theatre
as the movies plays (not so dark), reduced sound volume and extra room for
movement. Plus, outside snacks are permitted.
Arrowhead
Fountains 18, Chandler Fashion 20, and Christown 14:
10/03/15 - Hotel Transylvania 2
11/14/15 - The Peanuts Movie
12/05/15 - Good Dinosaur
01/02/15 - Alvin & the Chipmunks: Road Chip
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When: The evening of Saturday, October 24th, 2015 a social time shall commence at 6:30 and the Ball at 7. Festivities shall last until around 10:30.
Where: First United Methodist Church (air conditioned!) Fellowship Hall at the southeast corner of Center St. & 1st Ave. in Mesa, AZ.
What to Wear: Dress as your favourite Superhero or a character from a movie, TV show, video game or comic book. Examples? Comic books (Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman ...), Disney movies (Frozen, Snow White, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty...), animated films, sci-fi movies, classic TV shows, historic fiction, video games, classic cartoons, etc. Just keep it family friendly please.
Music & Dance: Expect an enjoyable, entertaining, eclectic and diverse selection ranging across several centuries! All historical style dances we will teach and keep fairly simple.
What Ages?: All are welcome BUT keep in mind that under 8 or 10 years of age it is hard to keep up with and interact in the historic style group dances. We want to make sure that the dance experience is fun for all so we recommend adults, teens and older children for this dance!
Passes: In advance, by mail, we request $15.00 each per pass. The advance special is good for all orders received by Wednesday, October 21st. For passes the evening of the Ball we shall request a donation of $30 each to support the mission of We Make History. For families (related persons living together) there is a $75 maximum regardless of family size. Family orders are only by mail please and must include a note stating the number of passes needed.
Visit website for more information: http://www.superheroesball.com/
Save
The Date For This Storybook Adventure!
Join us as we celebrate
the timeless tales that bring story time to life, and work to captivate the
hearts and minds of young readers. With activities and events for all
ages, Once Upon
A Fall will delight and enchant guests while raising funds
to support the Children's Museum of Phoenix.
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Thursday, October 22
7:30 to 9:30am
Read, Lead, Succeed
Breakfast
Keynote speaker, Aaron Lieberman - founder of Jumpstart and Acelero Learning - joins us for this
informative breakfast on the importance of encouraging early literacy.
Help us celebrate the world's largest shared reading experience,
Jumpstart's Read for the Record, by reading Not Norman: A Goldfish Story,
by Kelly Bennett!
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Friday, October 23
7:00 to 8:30am
Storybook Breakfast
Enjoy
a scrumptious breakfast bash with your favorite storybook characters! This
event is open to children & families and includes hot breakfast, character
appearances, story reading and Museum admission. The Museum will offer
live author readings, magicians, entertainment, a book fair &
more throughout the day.
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Saturday, October 24
Illustration by Ruth Ives 6:00 to 9:00pm
Once Upon A Fall Ball
Be
transported to far-away fairytale lands and dress the part! This fairytale
soiree is just for families and will feature sweet confections, a "build
your own favor bag" activity in the Art Studio, storybook activities,
reading nooks and appearances by a few surprise characters!
HANDS-ON
HISTORY AT HERITAGE SQUARE
At
Homeschool Days families explore early Phoenix by taking a child-friendly tour
of the Rosson House, learning 19th century chores, playing classic games, and
receiving a historically themed craft to take home. Or schedule your own field
trip for groups with 10 or more children.
WHEN:
There is still availability for November 17, 2015 and December 15, 2015
All field trips run from 1pm to 2:30pm.
WHERE:
113 N. Sixth Street, Phoenix, 85004
CONTACT:
Jennifer Hance, education@heritagesquarephx, 602-261-8948
WEBSITE:
heritagesquarephx.org/events/
Learning Labs for Homeschoolers
Experience an informative hike followed by a tasty snack and a classroom investigation each month with enthusiastic Garden staff and volunteers. Our uniquely designed cirriculum uses hands on, inquiry-based learning to uncover the challenges and successes of plants and animals that live in the Sonoran Desert.
When: Thursday, October 22, 2015 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Thursday, November 12, 2015 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Class Fees: Members - $15 per class
General Public - $20 per class
Website: https://learn.dbg.org/mainstore.asp?cid=1262
Las Noches de las Luminarias and Chihuly in the Garden
November 27, 2015 - December 31, 2015
 Join us this holiday season as we bring one of Arizona’s best holiday events, Las Noches de las Luminarias, and our newest outdoor exhibition, Bruce Munro: Sonoran Light at Desert Botanical Garden, together for 24 magical evenings. Each night of Luminaria, the Garden will come to life with the soft glow from more than 8,000 hand lit luminaria bags, thousands of white twinkle lights and Munro’s vibrant works of art. As you walk the paths with a warm cup of cider, the sounds of handbells ringing and Mariachis singing will remind you of what the season is all about. Make plans with family and friends to attend this year’s very special Las Noches de las Luminarias.
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Bruce Munro: Sonoran Light
November 22, 2015 - May 8, 2016
Experience the Garden in a new light! Bruce Munro: Sonoran Light at Desert Botanical Garden will showcase eight large-scale, light-based installations using an inventive array of materials and hundreds of miles of glowing fiber optics. Located throughout the Garden, British artist Bruce Munro’s site-specific exhibition will reflect his unique interpretation of the Sonoran Desert. |
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For further information on the above events, visit the website: https://www.dbg.org/events
Homeschool Day at Challenger Space Center is a wonderful STEM learning experience for kids and adults of all ages. Today kids can take part in a space mission, learn about World Space Week, and take part in many STEM hands-on activities. There is no registration for this event, we will take all walk-ins the day of the event, families and students can pay the general admission at the door.
**Only the Simulated Space Mission requires registration for this event**
Date: October 9th, 2015 | 10:00am-4:00pm
Walk-ins welcome!! No event registration required!
Cost: $6 for Children 4 years and above adults are $8
Kids under 3 are FREE. The Simulated Mission is an optional and an additional fee.
What's included in your general admission: tour of the museum, liquid nitrogen show, light shows, 4 of Challengers unique Community STEM events and more!
Challenger Space Center will be bringing out a food truck between 11am-1pm to serve lunch; you can also bring your own lunch, there are 2 patios and an indoor café available to eat lunch in.
We are SO excited to be offering this special designated Homeschool Day at Challenger Space Center and look forward to meeting your family!
Questions? Call 623.322.2020 or SSchuck@azchallenger.net
Enjoy a night under the stars or a special tour in our giant indoor planetarium. Learn star names, see the constellations, and listen to stories of the night sky. View the moon, planets, star clusters, nebula, galaxies and more through our telescopes. We encourage you to bring your digital camera and binoculars to enjoy the views from these great locations. The stargazing programs are outdoor events, dress appropriately and bring chairs or blankets for your seating comfort.
NOTE: All Stargazing Programs start at 7:30pm - Unless otherwise noted. Time and Dates are subject to change - ALL programs should be confirmed by calling the appropriate location.
Challenger Space Center
Stargazing Programs
When: Saturday November 21, 2015
Saturday May 21, 2016
For more informaiton, website: www.StargazingForEveryone.com
Maricopa County Parks (602) 506-2930
www.maricopa.gov/parks
*** Stargazing Programs ***
10/24-25: Salt River Fields Balloon Spooktacular
Satisfy your sweet tooth a week early — 20 hot-air balloons will hover over Salt River Fields and hand out more than 2 tons of candy to trick-or-treaters. Get a fright at the haunted house or take a ride in a tethered balloon. And in what seems to be a new Halloween tradition, there will be a fireworks display to close the evening. Written waiver required for balloon rides.
Details: 5-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Oct. 24-25. Loop 101 and Indian Bend Road, Salt River Reservation. $10 adults; $5 children; $8 haunted-house admission; $25 adults, $10 children for balloon rides. 480-270-5000, srfballoonfestivals.com.
10/25: Dia de los Muertos Festival
Mesa Arts Center will again celebrate the Latin-American holiday that honors those who have died. There will be music performances, food and a market where you can shop for arts and crafts. Stiltwalkers will be roaming above the crowd and altar-contest entries will be displayed to honor and remember loved ones. There also will be a community altar and a closing procession.
Details: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25; noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26. 1 E. Main St., Mesa. Free admission and parking. 480-644-6500, mesaartscenter.com.
10/27-11/2: Butterfly Wonderland and OdySea Mirror Maze
Visit two attractions for one admission price the week of Halloween. Experience Butterfly Wonderland's attractions, including 3-D theatre, Chrysalis Emergence Gallery and thousands of real butterflies at Rainforest Conservatory 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The OdySea Mirror Maze, open until 8 p.m., will offer visitors a massive candy wall and a mirrored butterfly chase over a rickety bridge, an infinity chasm, jungle clearing, and Mayan temple ruins to the sound of screeching howler monkeys, hissing anacondas and tropical storms.
Details: Oct. 27-Nov. 2; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Butterfly Wonderland; OdySea Mirror Maze until 8 p.m. 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Salt River Reservation. $18.95, $16.95 for students, military and ages 62 or older; $9.95 for ages 3-11. 480-800-3000, butterflywonderland.com/halloween.html.
10/1-11/2: Schnepf Farms Pumpkin and Chili Party
Fall for autumn while enjoying the fresh farm air during the annual Pumpkin and Chili Party. Every Thursday through Sunday, families can enjoy hayrides, a petting zoo, corn mazes, dog shows and more. The party also includes amusement rides, a rock-climbing wall and marshmallow roasting. Train and pony rides, food and pumpkins are available for an extra cost.
Details: Oct. 1-Nov. 2.10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Schnepf Farms, 24810 S. Rittenhouse Road, Queen Creek. $17; $15 at Fry's Food Stores. 480-987-3100, schnepffarms.com.
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