The Electronic Field Trip is a LIVE television and Internet event available to the public on many PBS stations (www.history.org/broadcasters) and via live video streaming for registered users. "The Will of the People" is about one of the most bitter presidential campaigns in U. S. history is part of a surprising lesson for a 21st-century student. Thomas Jefferson explains how negative campaigning, partisan politics, and contested elections have been part of our political system since the earliest days of the republic.

The Electronic Field Trip is a LIVE television and Internet event available to the public on many PBS stations (www.history.org/broadcasters) and via live video streaming for registered users. "The Will of the People" is about one of the most bitter presidential campaigns in U. S. history is part of a surprising lesson for a 21st-century student. Thomas Jefferson explains how negative campaigning, partisan politics, and contested elections have been part of our political system since the earliest days of the republic. Visit the home page for free samples and more detailed information about the teacher guides, interactive lessons, literacy resources and the many other online resources available to registered users: www.history.org/trips.

Cranbrook Summer Art Institute offers art classes to teens, ages 13 to 18. We are still accepting registrations for our third session which runs from Monday, August 2 to Friday, August 20. Available classes include Alternative Painting, Experimental Drawing, Graphic Design, and Printmaking. Go to www.CranbrookSummerArt.org for more info.

East Valley Children's Theatre is holding classes WEDNESDAYS Sept 1 - Oct 6 from 7-8 pm. Musical Theatre Performance Skills for ages 8-15. Classes run for six weeks for one hour a week - cost $60. Details available at our www.evct.org.

East Valley Children's Theatre is holding classes TUESDAYS Aug 31 through Oct 5, six weeks of classes for one hour a week for $60. 4:30 -5:30 pm - Acting on Stage kids age 8-15......5:30-6:30 pm Improvisational Skills for Actors.... details available at www.evct.org

Six weeks of Classes one hour a week for $60. MONDAYS 4-5 pm - ages 5-8, Performing on Stage... 5-6 pm - ages 5-8, Creative Drama....6-7 pm - ages 8-12, Drama 101. Begins Aug 30 ends Oct 4 details available at www.evct.org

East Valley Children's Theatre is holding audition for its holiday show, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Oct 28 and 29 5 pm for ages 8-11 and 7 pm for ages 12-18. No advanced preparation is necessary. Auditions will consist of reading from the script, and movement. Show runs Deceber 2-12, 2010. DETAILS AT WWW.EVCT.ORG.

East Valley Children's Theatre is holding auditions for On the Spot its teen improv troupe at 3 pm on Aug 28. Auditions will consist of playing improvisational games. The troupe is open to kids age 12-18 and meets each Tuesday from 6-8 pm. Cost to be in the troupe is $90 for the 14 weeks of instruction. Please call the EVCT for an appointment at 480-756-3828.

East Valley Children's Theatre is holding auditions for its EVCT Express Troupe for kids age 8-16. The troupe creates a play based on a title and them performs in the East Valley Community. The Troupe meets each Thursday from 4:30-6:30pm and there is a $90 fee for the 14 weeks of instruction if choosen to be in the troupe. Auditions will consist of inprov games and creative play. CALL FOR AN AUDITION APPOINTMENT 480-756-3828. Details at www.evct.org.

East Valley Children's Theatre is holding auditions for its InterGenerational Theatre Troupe. The troupe interviews Seniors and then creates a performance piece from these stories and performs back in the retirement community. Auditions will consist of an intereview and theatre games. Troupe is open to kids age 12-18. There is a $90 fee for the troupe for the 14 weeks of instruction. The troupe meets each Thrusday from 6:30-8:30 pm. Call for an appointment 480-756-3828. Details www.evct.org