Page 18 January 2015 Arcadia’s citrus gleaning By Heidi Jaenicke Arcadia’s abundance of citrus gives those in need access to fresh produce, thanks to generous residents and several diligent Valley organizations. Citrus gleaning is necessary, especially for those who cannot get outdoors and prune their own trees. When too many fruits pile up in a yard it attracts roof rats, a common pest that loves to snack on rotten oranges, grapefruit, lemons, limes and other seasonal fruits. This is the 14th consecutive year that the Arcadia Citrus Program will hold their Super Citrus Saturdays. The citrus collection service takes place every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon between January 24 and March 28 at the Scottsdale Elks Lodge, located at 6398 E. Oak St. Originally started in 1999 as a Boy Scouts of America service project, the Arcadia Citrus Program distributes local produce to food banks, Native American tribes, senior centers, local churches and the Maricopa Organizations that help gather produce include the St. Mary’s Food Bank, Arcadia Water Company, Sun Growers Juicing, North Phoenix Baptist Church and Bashas’. Due to the high demand in citrus gleaning needs, the registration for the program is limited to area codes 85018, 85251, 85351, 85373, 85374 and 85375. The last day to enroll for gleaning services was on December 19, 2014. If you missed the deadline, there’s still an opportunity for you to donate your produce. If you want to assist those in the Arcadia neighborhood, elderly helping hand. Arcadia Water Company can assist elderly residents with registering for citrus gleaning online to help ease the process of picking and donating produce. “We have a partner agreement with St. Mary’s Food Bank and Sun Grower, who’s a ! " for Arcadia Water Company. “This is the picking program we promote.” “If [people] are not computer literate, they have the option of calling me up and # "$ ! “I don’t want anybody to miss out that actually wants to take part in it,” says ! The Grand Canyon State is known for having ideal weather for growing citrus. By promoting events like these, residents can support their local economy and provide nourishing produce to those who are unable to feed their families. For more information about this program, contact the St. Mary’s Food %& ' & " ( may also contact roof rat expert and citrus gleaning expert, Barry Paceley at 602-273-0435. ! "#" Preschool Registration for Fall 2015 begins on February 1 for New Families Prince of Peace Preschool is ideally located in the heart of the Arcadia neighborhood. Established in 1967, we value our rich history and are honored to serve the families of the close-knit Arcadia community. We appreciate the generations of families that have passed through our school and we look forward to watching future generations grow and learn with us during their precious preschool years. We strive to provide every child with a great preschool experience that includes: Experienced and Loving Teachers Developmentally-Appropriate Toys and Activities Weekly Chapel and Afternoon Enrichment Classes Large Classrooms, Playgrounds and a Gymnasium For Children Ages 2-5 Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. We welcome you to our school and invite you to call us at 480-947-5645 to schedule a tour during January or February. Registration forms received in February have priority placement in our Fall 2015 Classes. Those received after February may go into a “Wait List” status. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to meeting your family!
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