Written by Laura McConnell
It’s November. For the Northern half of our fair planet, that means that leaves are falling and days are getting shorter. A brisk nip of coolness is beginning to hint at colder days to come. And in the United States, it means a major holiday is almost here.
The last Thursday in November is the day Americans set aside for football, turkey with all the trimmings, and pumpkin pie. But I think there’s something else that’s supposed to happen on this holiday, too. If I could only remember what it was! Oh! I remember now! Turkey Day has another name – Thanksgiving. Yes, that’s it. Thanksgiving is a day set aside long ago for us to remember our blessings and give thanks for them.
How appropriate, then, that Kids Need to Read has several people to thank today for their part in making our beautiful KNTR 2010 calendar project a huge success! In addition to the photographer who captured the images and the children who modeled for them, several businesses and venues donated props, time, and supplies to this project or gave Kids Need to Read use of their location for photo shoots. Without them, the KNTR calendar would never have become a reality. These calendar providers are truly a blessing!
Amazon Aquarium & Pets – Tropical fish, reptiles & amphibians, Phoenix
Boojum Tree Hidden Gardens – Unique wedding & event venue, Phoenix
Copy Craft Printers – Funny Name … Serious Printing, Lubbock
Dillard’s – Children’s Clothing Department at Fashion Square, Scottsdale
Fantasy Costumes – Original and one of a kind costumes, Tempe
Franciscan Renewal Center – A center for the experience of spiritual growth, Scottsdale
Marcie Saban – Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, Scottsdale
School of Ballet Arizona – Dance training based on traditions of classical ballet, Phoenix
Sherwin Optical – High quality fashion eye wear, Phoenix
Sidewalk Surfer – Skateboards, shoes, clothes & accessories, Scottsdale
Teeter Tea House – Victorian tea house & restaurant, Phoenix
The Phoenician Resort – Luxury resort & spa facility, Scottsdale
Photographer Allen Patrou photographs a calendar image at The Phoenician Resort.
KNTR thanks each and every one of these businesses for their part in this project. We couldn’t have done it without them! If you’d like to see, or perhaps purchase, the final product that their generosity helped produce, please visit our calendar page. These beautiful wall calendars make fine holiday gifts!
