Kyrene School District is hosting its second Parent Summit this week with educational classes for parents that includes dinner and childcare.

The 3-year-old resource center in Tempe serving Ahwatukee families is in need of food donations for April.

Nearly 1,000 underprivileged students are expected to benefit from Kyrene School District’s “Winter Wonderland” event next week.

What makes the Emmys such an exciting award show to watch is, unlike the Oscars, the winners are not prematurely set in stone. Almost anything can happen on the big night, sometimes resulting in the greatest underdogs triumphing in victory. I’ll do my best to predict what will win on Emmy Sunday. Even if I’m wrong though, at least I can undeniably say which shows should win in each category.

The number of homeless children in the Kyrene School District has stayed constant over the past three years, said one employee, but the number that is worrying is how many kids are now on free or reduced lunch.

The number of homeless children in the Kyrene School District has stayed constant over the past three years, said one employee, but the number that is worrying is how many kids are now on free or reduced lunch.

Making the jump from middle to high school is a momentous occasion.

Making the jump from middle to high school is a momentous occasion.

Consider it “Mad Men” lite — or as lightweight as a show like this can get.

From high-school teacher to waiter to award-winning actor, Jon Hamm has earned his way into the spotlight. He helped to make AMC's "Mad Men" a must-watch series as the dapper mid-century modern Don Draper.

It all began with a resourceful volunteer using leftover donations to brighten a smile, but now the Kyrene Resource Center is finding a way to help more than 900 underprivileged kids have some extra support over the summer.

It all began with a resourceful volunteer using leftover donations to brighten a smile, but now the Kyrene Resource Center is finding a way to help more than 900 underprivileged kids have some extra support over the summer.

The year 2011 was a tremendous year for movies with a fair deal of pictures that put an emphasis on nostalgia. There were so many great movies in 2011 that a top 10 list isn't going to cut it. I'm going all out with the 25 best films of 2011.

The year 2011 was a tremendous year for movies with a fair deal of pictures that put an emphasis on nostalgia. There were so many great movies in 2011 that a top 10 list isn't going to cut it. I'm going all out with the 25 best films of 2011.

Every year from the middle of October to early November, people flock to the Arizona State Fairgrounds in Phoenix for rides, fried food, concerts, and contests — and help to stimulate Arizona’s economy. In turn, the fair is doing all it can this year to make the State Fair an affordable venture, knowing many Arizonans are struggling to make ends meet.

Every year from the middle of October to early November, people flock to the Arizona State Fairgrounds in Phoenix for rides, fried food, concerts, and contests — and help to stimulate Arizona’s economy. In turn, the fair is doing all it can this year to make the State Fair an affordable venture, knowing many Arizonans are struggling to make ends meet.

Look out for goblins, ghouls, zombies, and werewolves this month, as two new haunted houses are raising goose bumps around the Valley.

Look out for goblins, ghouls, zombies, and werewolves this month, as two new haunted houses are raising goose bumps around the Valley.

Look out for goblins, ghouls, zombies, and werewolves this month, as two new haunted houses are raising goose bumps around the Valley.

Monsterland in Mesa and The 13th Floor in Phoenix are new additions to the Halloween-based businesses that crop up this time of year. Both facilities bring twists to the haunted house theme. PRODUCED BY JORDAN HAMM FOR THE EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE

Monsterland in Mesa and The 13th Floor in Phoenix are new additions to the Halloween-based businesses that crop up this time of year. Both facilities bring twists to the haunted house theme. PRODUCED BY JORDAN HAMM FOR THE EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE

Monsterland in Mesa and The 13th Floor in Phoenix are new additions to the Halloween-based businesses that crop up this time of year. Both facilities bring twists to the haunted house theme. PRODUCED BY JORDAN HAMM FOR THE EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE

The 63rd annual Primetime Emmy Awards will be airing on Sept. 18. To prepare for this event, it is time to discuss what will win and what should win in the major drama categories.