Students and staff at Kyrene Altadeña Middle School are hosting a fundraiser dinner for their beloved choir teacher this week.

Packed inside Kyrene de la Sierra’s multipurpose room, hundreds of first- through fifth-grade students raised their right hands and patted themselves on the backs and collectively said to themselves, “Good job.”

A DNR, or a “Do Not Resuscitate” form, is a legal order signifying that a patient does not want to be resuscitated if he or she is to suffer cardiac or respiratory arrest. It tells emergency personnel that the patient does not want CPR, endotracheal intubation, defibrillation, cardiac life support drugs or related medical procedures. This does NOT withhold medical interventions necessary to provide comfort or to alleviate pain. You may recognize this order by its bright orange color, often found attached to the refrigerator in someone’s home. Typically, these orders are in effect for persons whom are terminally ill and prefer to avoid painful or invasive procedures at the latter stages of their life. It is important to have the DNR form easily locatable, as emergency personnel must see the form in order to honor it. DNR bracelets are also an option. These forms are available through various medical organizations or you can print your own. Contact me if you would like an electronic copy of the printable version or if you have any further questions about DNR forms.

It’s the story, not necessarily the stone or other bells and whistles, that gives jewelry shared between generations its high value.

Ahwatukee Preschool once again hosted its annual breakfast with Santa on Dec. 8. The children were dressed in beautiful holiday clothing eating muffins and fruit anxiously waiting for Santa. Around 8:45 a.m., the sound of jingle bells rang as Santa entered the Family Life Center at Mountain View Lutheran Church in Ahwatukee, to the delight of the children.

A simple ring or bracelet could help give freedom to a girl trapped in the world of human trafficking and child rape.

Ahwatukee Foothills resident Deb Fedasiuk is launching her first jewelry line next month, a project 10 years in the making.

London • There was no mystery as to which team Varun Pemmaraju was supporting: His American flag was tied around his neck, the Stars and Stripes floating like a cape behind him.

For artsy types, the Olympics are an opportunity — to make crafts.

Former Desert Vista student Ashley LeMieux experienced unforeseen success during her first year as founder of a charitable organization.

This Valentine's Day, your gift could be one in a million, or one of 189 million.

The inaugural Sally Meyerhoff 5K is Saturday at Kiwanis Park in memory of the Mountain Pointe athlete and coach who was killed in March while training on her bike in Maricopa when she was hit by a vehicle.

The inaugural Sally Meyerhoff 5K is Saturday at Kiwanis Park in memory of the Mountain Pointe athlete and coach who was killed in March while training on her bike in Maricopa when she was hit by a vehicle.

Jeans line one entire wall. Mirrored on the opposite side are necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other accessories. T-shirts, light sweaters, dresses - everything from basic tees to trendy tops surrounds the well-lit boutique in Chandler.

Jeans line one entire wall. Mirrored on the opposite side are necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other accessories. T-shirts, light sweaters, dresses - everything from basic tees to trendy tops surrounds the well-lit boutique in Chandler.

There's no doubt that sales are booming around this time of year.