Tucson Businesses Invited to Participate in Holiday ExpoLa Paloma Academy hosts holiday expo connecting small businesses, families Tucson, AZ (10/31/11) – Tucson small businesses will once again have the chance to showcase their products to families and educators at the La Paloma Academy Holiday Expo. The community-building event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 13 at both La Paloma campuses: La Paloma Central, located at 2050 N. Wilmot Road; and La Paloma Lakeside, at 8140 E. Golf Links Road. The school invites local businesses to display arts, crafts, products and services during the family-friendly occasion, which will also feature kids’ activities and the opportunity for pictures and cookies with Santa. The La Paloma Academy Holiday Expo is open to the public. Those interested in hosting a booth at one or both of the school Expos can apply at either of the La Paloma school offices. Applications for indoor exhibitor space will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Deadline for applications is Thursday, December 1. Booth set-up begins after 4 p.m. on the evening of the event. Central Lakeside For further details, contact the La Paloma Academy Central campus at 520-721-4205, or the La Paloma Lakeside Campus at 520-733-7373. About La Paloma AcademyAs the largest and fastest-growing charter school system in Southern Arizona, La Paloma Academy continually discovers new fun and innovative ways to make the educational experience at each of its campuses entertaining and challenging. In just three short years, La Paloma experienced unprecedented growth, expanding from one campus in Tucson with 350 students to two campuses with over 1,400 students. Raena Janes, the founder and superintendent of La Paloma Academy, focuses her efforts on education with individualized instruction, incorporation of extra curricular activities and emphasis on the importance of family and community values. La Paloma Academy was awarded the State of Arizona’s 2005 Excellence in Education Award. In addition, Ms. Janes was named as one of Tucson’s 40 Under 40 in 2006, Phoenix’s 40 Under 40 in 2011 and Tucson’s Mentor of the Year in 2008. Visit the school’s website at www.lpatucson.org. MEDIA CONTACTS:
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