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Orthodontist participating in PCH toy drive

Join orthodontist Joe Pearson and his staff in participating in Phoenix Children's Hospital toy drive for those children who, with their families, can't be home to celebrate the holiday season.

Toys must be new and in the original package, and the following items will not be accepted: toy guns and war toys; latex balloons (due to allergies and choking hazards); candy, gum and food (due to allergies). Five or $10 gift cards to retail stores will also be appreciated.

Gifts may be dropped off through Dec. 23 at Dr. Pearson's office at 4350 E. Ray Road, Suite 112, which will then be hand-delivered to the hospital for distribution.

For more information, call (480) 759-7575.

 

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Rawhide's Cowboy Christmas

Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass will offer "Cowboy Christmas" on Main Street Nov. 28 to 30, Dec. 5 to 7, 12 to 14 and 19 to 23, bringing the Western town to life with entertainment and live music. Complete with an 80-foot tree and nightly tree lighting ceremony at 6 p.m., Santa will arrive by horse-drawn carriage. Guests are invited to enjoy festive stage performances at the Six Gun Theater and ride the Snowball Express Train through the Snow Cave tunnel and past the decorated old town of Largo.

Rawhide is located at 5700 W. North Loop Road on the Gila River Indian Community. Admission and parking are free.

For more information, call (480) 502-5600 or visit www.rawhide.com.