Page 24 July 2014 Kids find summer fun in the most unexpected places By Christina Surrano Escape the heat with the following activities for kids thooughout the valley: Peter Piper Pizza Restaurant Tour Behind-the-scene tours are available year-round at Peter Piper Pizza, but summertime is ideal, since the walk-in freezer is one of the stops along the way. Kids learned all about how Peter Piper makes their pizza, starting with cutting the cheese. Along the way we met the different team members and learned about their various job functions. The children even got some hands-on time, choosing their own toppings and putting them on their personal pizzas. (Wisely, portions are controlled.) The tour was just the right amount of time and covered everything from the flour they use to make the dough to the temperature of the pizza oven. The visit was fun and educational for both kids and adults. Tours start before 10 a.m., which worked out perfectly for our group. By the time the tour was over and the tokens ran dry and the kids’ pizzas were ready. At the same time, the lunch buffet opened up ($5.99 for adults; $3.99 for children). Being the first one through the buffet line has huge perks when it comes to oven- fresh pizza. The $2.99 tour lasts about 15 to 20 minutes, and includes a 7-inch pizza, small drink and 10 tokens per child. The information in this article is based on a visit to the Miller and McDowell restaurant, but Peter Piper Pizza has Peter Piper tours let kids in on the pizza action. A candy factory tour is sweet summer fun! Pueblo Grande allows kids to dig the summer away. One cool way to beat the heat is at the ice arena. Arizona Eye SPECIALISTS Visit our newly remodeled optical shop in Scottsdale! 7245 East Osborn Rd., #4 Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 480.994.5012 – (Optical Shop) – 300 East Osborn Rd., Suite 100 Phoenix, Arizona 85012 602.254.7255 – (Optical Shop) – 4915 E. Baseline Rd., Suite 114 Gilbert, Arizona 85234 480.830.0120 5620 W. Thunderbird Rd., #H-3 Glendale, Arizona 85306 602.547.2002 13555 W. McDowell Rd., Suite 102 Goodyear, Arizona 85395 623.209.0020 LASIK & PRK – Cataracts – Premium IOL’s Oculoplastics & Cornea – Glaucoma – Macular Degeneration Diabetic Retinopathy – Routine Exam – Contact Lenses Call 480.994.5012 to schedule www.azeyemd.com Michael Saavedra, MD, FAAAAI Board Cer Ɵ  ed in Allergy & Immunology for both children and adults. 4901 N. 44th St., Ste. 103 • Phoenix, AZ 85018 (602) 954-0405 • www.phoenixallergyclinic.com & Immunology for both children and adults. 4901 N. 44th St., Ste. 103 • Phoenix, AZ 85018 Allergy Testing Allergy Shots Rapid Desensitization Asthma Treatment Eczema Food Allergy Hives/ Contact Dermatitis Hay Fever Chronic Cough Watery, Itchy Eyes Adult and Pediatric Allergy and Asthma Care Contact us at (602) 954-0405 to schedule your appointment TODAY! multiple locations and not all offer tours. Visit peterpiperpizza.com for more information. Candy Factory Tour The minute you step foot into Cerreta Candy Company in downtown Glendale, your nose will tell you that this is more than just a candy retail shop. Sweet, delicious candy is actually being made at the family founded and run business. You can take a free 30 minute tour to see and taste exactly what happens here. There is very little walking involved and no reservations are needed for groups less than 10. After the tour, it may be possible to create your own chocolate “pizza” with melted chocolate and assorted toppings. You can take home your treat in a cute pizza box to chill before serving. There is a $10 charge for this activity. If you happen to miss the tours, you can still see a virtual tour on TV monitors as well as the equipment and most likely, live candy production in the factory as the retail and production spaces are open to each other. Tours take place Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at 5345 W. Glendale Ave. Glendale, 623-930-9000. Ice-Skate At Arcadia Ice Arena, the floor is not the only thing that is frozen. It could easily be 1984, instead of 2014 because not much has changed about recreational Continued on page 25

Page 25 July 2014 Located in Phoenix, AZ, Calvary Center has been a leader in addic- tion recovery since 1964. Calvary's beautiful campus and compassionate, professional staff present an ideal environment for breaking the bondage of depen- dency. Our treatment programs are for men and women, 18 years and older, who are struggling with addiction to alcohol, drugs or gambling. Calvary’s affordable, proven treat- ment programs address the practi- cal, physical and spiritual aspects of addiction setting the stage for long term recovery and restored family life. Calvary is contracted with most ma- jor insurance carriers to provide a full continuum of care including medical detoxication, residential and outpa- tient services. 1-866-76-SOBER (76237) www.calvarycenter.com Eileen Klecka, R.N. Medical Director: David Francyk, D.O. • Certifi cate in Travel Health Medicine • Recognized as one of Conde Traveler Magazine’s Top U.S. Travel Health Specialists ice-skating in the past several decades. It’s still wholesome, sometimes awkward fun with just enough danger to keep it exciting. And where else in Arcadia can you get chilled to the bone in July? Admission is $5.50 and skate rental is only $2.50. Check the website for changing public skate hours, www. arcadiaice.com. Arcadia Ice Arena is located at 3853 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, 602-957-9966. Archaeology and History Northeast of Sky Harbor Airport, near 44th Street on Washington, lies a 1,500 year old Hohokam archaeological site and museum. At Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park even if the heat keeps you from the two-thirds mile trail, you can still enjoy the three galleries featuring archaeology, southwest cultures and Arizona history. One gallery is devoted to children’s hands-on activities. Located at 4619 E. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-495-0900, the gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. (Ruin Trail closes at 4:30 p.m.). The cost ranges from free with a paid adult to $6. Ages 17 & under are free on Sundays. Military discounts available Memorial Day (May 26, 2014) to Labor Day (Sept. 1, 2014). Summer Continued from page 24 d on page 25 3-D Astronomy Shows Even if you don’t understand what it means to have Definiti SkySkan Planetarium technology utilizing 4K projection systems that render Earth and space science themes in 3-D stereographic vision, you can still appreciate the experience of it. You can feel what it would be like to travel through space and hear about the latest exciting developments in astronomical science. The Marston Exploration Theater Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building IV at ASU Tempe, offers shows on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. The cost is $7.50 for general admission and $5.50 for students. The theater is located at 1151 S. Forest Ave., Tempe, 480- 965-9011. Check the website for specific show description and directions, http://sese.asu.edu/marston. Flashlight Tours There is a second shift of desert inhabitants that comes to life after the sun goes down, particularly in the summertime. What could be more fun than listening to and searching for our nocturnal desert friends along a softly lit trail with a flashlight in hand? The Desert Botanical Garden offers Flashlight tours Thursdays and Saturdays, May 24 through Aug. 30, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, 480-941-1225. The cost ranges from free to $22. Don’t forget to BYOF (bring your own flashlight). If you forget, flashlights are available for purchase in the gift shop. LEGO™ Brick Art Who does not love LEGO™ bricks? Come see what imaginative creations American Indian and other artists can create with the toy bricks at the Heard Museum’s “BUILD!” exhibition, which was voted one of “10 must see exhibits this Summer” by USA Today. Visitors can also build their own brick art and learn more about native history, art and culture by exploring the internationally recognized collections. Located at 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-252-8840, the Heard Museum is open Monday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Check the website for special events including: LEGO™ brick “Build!” Block Parties Sundays in July 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Builder “Play” Days: Jul. 19, Sept. 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost ranges from free to $23. Admission is free on Sundays for all of July. All free or discounted fees do not include a $5 fee for the LEGO™ exhibit.