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Chandler team brings family expo to Gilbert BY MEGHAN MCCOY
Organizers of an inaugural Gilbert event are hoping to create a one-stop shop for the needs of all families. Chandler-based PB&J Events and Promotion will bring the “Babies Bonanza Showcase and Expo” to SanTan Village from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 16. “It covers a gamut of ages,” said PB&J founder Gary Klayman of the event. “Our goal is to be a great resource for those who are in the market for having kids. It is something near and dear to our hearts and as a company producing kid-friendly events and events for young families.” Klayman said he decided to organize
the expo when he was unable to find a similar event in the Valley. The event was scheduled at the Phoenix Convention Center, but it was moved to SanTan Village to accommodate parking. Attendees can also shop and dine at the shopping center before and after the expo. “It’s a great location,” Klayman said. The expo will feature about 60 exhibitors showcasing and demonstrating local and regional products. Experts will offer health and fitness education, and summertime activity and parenting tips, while representatives offer free samples and giveaways.
Basha Basketball Bear Camp for boys and girls Basha High Basketball Bear Camp is scheduled for four weeks in June at the Basha High School gymnasium, 5990 S. Val Vista Dr., Chandler. The camp is for boys and girls entering grades kindergarten through eighth and will feature offensive skills, defensive and team fundamentals, and some friendly competitions. The schedule includes Monday, June 1, through Thursday, June 4; Monday, June 8, through Thursday, June 11; Monday, June 15, through Thursday, June 18; and Monday, June 22, through Thursday, June 25. The kindergarten through fourthgrade campers will meet daily from 11:30
a.m. to 1 p.m.; while grades fifth through eighth get together from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily. The camp is $75 for one week; $140 for two weeks and $250 for all four weeks. All proceeds from the camp will benefit the Basha boys and girls basketball programs. Register online at www. cusdcommunity.com. If paying by check or money order, visit the Community Education Office, 1525 W. Frye Rd., Chandler. No cash payments are accepted. For more information, contact Rich Meseroll at meseroll.rich@cusd80.com or call (480) 883-4868.
STUDENT CHRONICLES Jayden Chavez was one of 1,666 students who were named to the dean’s list for fall 2014 at Biola University. Chandler students were recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most
selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. They include Muhammad Rashid, Garrison Leach, Shahzadi Rashid, Jordan Harstad and Yanxiang You, all of whom were initiated at ASU.
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An hour-long baby shower begins at 12 p.m., with all pregnant women receiving a raffle ticket. Additional raffle tickets will be sold for the baby shower with all proceeds benefiting a charity that was undetermined as of press time. Klayman said pregnant women will be chosen to participate in activities on stage for prizes. Kids can keep busy in the Super Tots Party-sponsored baby play area. The company provides moveable indoor play areas. PB&J is also hosting “Destination PB&J” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at SanTan Village. It will highlight summer activities and staycation spots in the Valley. “It’s all about promoting those businesses that cater to kids and kid activities whether indoors or outdoors across the valley,” Klayman said.
A third event, PB&J’s “Small Bites...A Family Food Festival,” is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 20, will be held at Rawhide Western Town and Steakhouse in Chandler. While other food festival are for adults and serve alcohol, “Small Bites” is geared toward families. Local food trucks and restaurants will offer bite-sized portions of kid-friendly food. Klayman said he is always on the lookout for participants for his unique expos. For more information, visit http:// pbjevents.com. “We are always looking for those unique activities and unique businesses that we can showcase that maybe the general public doesn’t know about,” he said. “We reach out for those businesses that you (do not) see at every event, but those that might be hidden gems.”
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