Students ambassadors from the Everest College Phoenix Mesa campus hopped to help the Easter bunny this year by providing more than 100 Easter baskets for children at Cardon Children’s Medical Center. This marks the fourth year in a row that the Everest College Phoenix Mesa campus has helped to give the children at the medical center a surprise on Easter morning.

The Heady Hoop Tribe, an eclectic group of four women who aim to inspire others through the creative power of modern hoop dance, bring a sense of community to Phoenix.

Hardboiled and dyed, plastic and filled with coins, or chocolate and oozing white and yellow fondant, eggs are a hot commodity this time of year.

The deadline to march in the 37th Annual Kiwanis Ahwatukee Easter Parade is Thursday, March 21. Participants are asked to fill out an entry form online or by mail. The form can be found at ahwatukeekiwanis.org. Residents can mail the form to: Kiwanis Ahwatukee Easter Parade and Spring Fling, P.O. Box 50713, Phoenix, 85076.

The deadline to march in the 37th Annual Kiwanis Ahwatukee Easter Parade is Thursday, March 21.

Folkloric legends truly are the guardians of childhood. From the perspective of a child, the world can be an enchanting place full of infinite wonder and possibilities. The belief in Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny and others fuels such innocence. Once their existence is questioned though, kids begin to slide down an unstoppable downhill slope that will inevitably result in adulthood. Most grown-ups likely envy children for their ability to believe in such mythical beings. How we all long to replace our adult cynicism and practicality with the magic and mystery of youth.

He won’t tell you his actual age, but longtime Ahwatukee Foothills resident and “parade boss” Mike Schmitt is happy to announce he has held the prestigious title for 20 years.

Every profession has its own lexicon of esoteric language, mine included. When it comes to the language of religion, there is a decided lack of agreement on what some of the language means.

Every profession has its own lexicon of esoteric language, mine included. When it comes to the language of religion, there is a decided lack of agreement on what some of the language means.

The hunt is over for a pool service company that provides professionalism, reliability, integrity and “eggstraordinary” service. So before you hop into your pool, let Wet Kat Pool Service take care of all your swimming pool and spa needs. Mention this ad and receive $20 off your first month’s pool service bill.

What with its focus on a hefty ham or robust leg of lamb - not to mention all those chocolate bunnies - Easter dinner can be a heavy affair.

A few days ago I found a fortune cookie that no one in my family had eaten yet. I love fortune cookies! I know they are silly and don't really mean anything, but it's fun to think there is a message for me inside of a cookie. Well, I unwrapped that cookie and broke it in half, and to my dismay it was empty. There was nothing inside the cookie, not even a blank piece of paper. I did not get what I expected to find and I was disappointed.

A few days ago I found a fortune cookie that no one in my family had eaten yet. I love fortune cookies! I know they are silly and don't really mean anything, but it's fun to think there is a message for me inside of a cookie. Well, I unwrapped that cookie and broke it in half, and to my dismay it was empty. There was nothing inside the cookie, not even a blank piece of paper. I did not get what I expected to find and I was disappointed.

Help the kids get hot on the trail of Peter Cottontail with Easter events geared toward families.

Help the kids get hot on the trail of Peter Cottontail with Easter events geared toward families.

Earth Day Tour at Superstition Farm

LOS ANGELES - Every year in the weeks and months after Easter, a wave of rabbits turns up at animal shelters, abandoned by people who bought them for the holiday but changed their minds.