Arts & Entertainment News

FHS Spring Production

The Florence High School Players practice at rehearsal for the Spring Production of "You're a Good Man C h a r l i e Brown."

The crown jewel of this season for the Florence High School Players is in the final stages of rehearsal. The spring musical, “You’re a Good Man
Charlie Brown,” based on the Charles Schultz’ popular Peanuts comic strip, chronicles the events of a day in the life of Charlie Brown and his imaginative beagle, Snoopy. Performances are scheduled for Friday, May 1,st and Saturday, May 2,nd in the Florence High School Cafeteria with a curtain time of 7:30 pm. This production marks a first for the FHS Theatre program, in that it will take this show on the road, to Magma Ranch, K-8 on May 8 and 9, with curtain time at 7:00pm. Tickets, $5.00 for students and $6.00 for adults, are available by calling 520-866-3560; by emailing HYPERLINK “mailto:gbittick@ fusdaz.org” gbittick@fusdaz. org or you may send a check or money order to FHS Theatre, 1000 S. Main Street, Florence , Az. 85232. Be sure to reserve one of these nights, to enjoy a day in the life of the little roundheaded kid, who finds fun and frustration in baseball, romance, and being bugged by Snoopy. Share some funny moments with Charlie’s friends: Linus, Lucy, Patty, Schroeder and the rest of the gang. See you there!

Grand Opening of Skate Castle

Pictured is Morgan Powell, winner of the grand-prize drawing of a new pair of skates, Morgan's sister, Skylar Rogers, and Debby Tibbs.

Skate Castle had their Grand-Opening Event Saturday, April 18th. Lots of kids came out to the event to take advantage of the "Free Skate." New owner of Skate Castle, Debby Tibbs, did a special skating performance and showed what it takes to be a National Champion skater.