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New museum to offer larger space, interactive activities BY ALISON STANTON
After being on the City of Chandler’s wish list for more than 30 years, a new museum is on track to open, with construction slated to begin in fiscal year 2017-18. The facility will be built in conjunction with the Chandler Museum at McCullough-Price House, 300 S. Chandler Village Dr., said Jody Crago, museum administrator. It will offer a much larger space and more interactive activities than the current museum. The new museum, he said, will feature history, art and cultural programming for people of all ages to gather and learn. “It will have programs for different ages and families and some meeting spaces. It’s intended to be a place that the entire community can utilize.” Crago said a Chandler citizens’ taskforce identified the need for a new museum in 1982. He said City officials recently finished accepting statements of qualifications from design firms interested
Museum visitor Richard Roberts listens to the secrets told by Chandler’s past. STSN photo by Tim Sealy
in the project. “We had an open request for qualifications and the City will review
Voters overwhelmingly approve change to election dates BY KEN ABRAMCZYK
Voter turnout wasn’t very large in the City’s first all-mail ballot election, but those who participated overwhelmingly favored a charter amendment to change election dates. By a tally of 20,115 to 1,859, voters approved Proposition 484, which will move election dates from May to November for mayor and councilmember offices. Officials will begin their terms in January, instead of June. The 17 percent turnout was lower than anticipated, according to City Clerk Marla Paddock. About 130,000 ballots were mailed out. The all-mail ballot was “a simple way for voters to be engaged in the voting process,” Paddock said. Only about 100 voters visited the clerk’s office on
Election Day (Aug. 25) because they either misplaced the ballot or it was too late to mail it. “It helped that councilmembers and the City were getting the word out,” Paddock said. Most voters understood the election was an all-mail ballot. “I did answer several phone calls,” Paddock said. “Some people were questioning why this election was necessary.” The election was called because Chandler has conducted its City election cycles in the fall, following a state law that was later struck down. Chandler moved elections to the fall in 2008 to conform to a change in state law that required cities, including charter cities, with a population over 175,000 to hold regular candidate elections then.
the architects and design firms and a committee will start the selection process,” Crago said.
In 2004 and 2007, Crago said voters passed two bond elections in support of a larger museum. “We do not need additional funding, but the budgeted money that is part of the City Capital Improvement Program will become available in the fiscal year 2017-18.” The Chandler Museum was originally run by the Chandler Historical Society, Crago said, before being taken over by the City of Chandler in 2008. Since then, Crago said the City has worked to evolve the museum into a community gathering place. Crago said he is excited that plans are in place to build the new museum. “I was hired by the City in late 2007 to assist in building the new museum but the economy got in the way in 2008,” he said. “After that, the City was cautious in how it would move forward, but we are finally to the point where we have the great opportunity and plan to move forward to provide the type of museum people have been looking for for over 30 years. I’m looking forward to meeting the needs of our residents.” Martin Sepulveda, president of the Chandler Historical Society, said the new museum will definitely become the pride of the community. “From the Chandler Historical Society’s perspective, this is an incredibly exciting time,” he said, adding that it will be a great resource for Chandler and the East Valley. “This new museum is the culmination see MUSEUM page 4
Five candidates to interview for city manager job Five candidates will interview for Chandler’s City Manager position, following a national recruitment that resulted in more than 50 applications. “We are excited to be moving forward with this process,” Mayor Jay Tibshraeny said. “We have a terrific community and expect to soon bring aboard a city manager who will carry on our vision to keep Chandler one of the premier cities in the Southwest.” A series of interviews will be conducted on Monday, Sept. 21, with the following candidates: • Majed Al-Ghafry, assistant city manager in El Cajon, California. He has 25 years of experience in city management, public works and engineering. He is a registered professional engineer in civil,
traffic and traffic operations. • Paul Grimes, village manager in the Village of Orland Park, Illinois. He has 20 years of city management and private sector experience in administrative, business and economic development. • John Kross, town manager in Queen Creek. He has more than 25 years of city experience in management, community development, planning and economic development. • Kevin Phelps, deputy county executive in Pierce County, Washington. He has 30 years of private and public sector experience as a business entrepreneur, economic development, management and city councilmember. see CANDIDATES page 4
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VOTERS from page 1
Jody Crago, museum administrator for the Chandler Museum at McCullough-Price House, said residents of Chandler have been asking for a new and bigger museum since 1982. Submitted photo
Lizzie Olson of Visitor Services shows off the archives held at the Chandler Museum. STSN Photo by Tim Sealy
That law was struck down in a court ruling which found that Phoenix and Tucson do not have to follow it. For Chandler to continue to follow the fall election cycle, the City needed to amend its charter and change the dates for the elections and for the terms of office. The council was expected to accept the election results, which will then be forwarded to Gov. Doug Ducey’s office for approval. When the election cycle is authenticated in the City charter,
CANDIDATES from page 1
• James Thompson, city manager in Casa Grande. He has nearly 20 years of experience as a city manager. He also served as deputy city manager, finance director, city clerk and risk manager in city government. Marsha Reed is serving as the acting city manager while Chandler selects a replacement for retired City Manager Rich Dlugas. The main room of the Chandler Museum begins the journey into the city’s history. STSN Photo by Tim Sealy MUSEUM from page 1
of the work from a lot of people—citizens who sat on the bond committees, City staff, previous City Councils, the Chandler Historical Society and the current mayor and council.” For more information about the Chandler Museum at McCullough-Price
House, call (480) 782-2717 or visit www. chandleraz.gov/default.aspx?pageid=1005 Alison Stanton is a freelance writer who lives in the East Valley. She can be reached at alison@santansun.com.
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In its 100-year history, Chandler has transformed from a small farming community to a thriving city with a reputation for being a hub of innovation and technology. It is home to businesses and quality jobs in technology, aerospace and financial services. Chandler is a young, well-educated, family-oriented and increasingly diverse community of more than 247,000 residents who enjoy a healthy, outdoor lifestyle, parks and rich cultural traditions.
Active military personnel get in free at games, events BY KEN ABRAMCZYK
Active military personnel and military reserve members will be admitted for free to some Chandler Unified School events, thanks to a recent move by the governing board. The administrative body recently approved a resolution that “welcomes all citizens who are active military and military reserve to attend high school athletic and fine arts events at no cost.” It was effective Aug. 28. An active status badge allows military and one guest to attend regular season home athletic and fine arts events at Arizona College Prep-Erie, Basha, Casteel, Chandler, Hamilton and Perry high schools. “We wanted to show our appreciation for that they do for our country and what they do for us,” said Terry Locke, director of community relations with the Chandler United School District. Locke said the board “brainstormed” ideas to fit in with a patriotic theme this year for the district. Schools throughout
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Police promote crime prevention, community services program Children who are concerned about their For Sgt. Greg Howarth, the Chandler parents who live by themselves can register Police Department’s move to add a third and order lockboxes for their parents’ home. officer to the crime prevention unit has paid The lockboxes allow emergency off. personnel to access the homes of the It has yielded positive feedback and elderly if they are summoned there for stronger ties with the community. an emergency or just a simple welfare “We had two officers for a number of check. The lockboxes were donated by the years,” said Howarth, who oversees the Southeast Valley Regional Association of community resources programs, including Realtors. crime prevention. “We added the third “The code for the lockbox goes into a officer, decentralized (crime prevention) database for police and fire (personnel),” and put one crime Howarth said. prevention officer If family in each precinct: members cannot Desert Breeze, the reach parents, they Main Police Station can contact police and Chandler to check on them. Heights.” Howarth said Howarth the boxes come said the officers in handy during also assist the welfare checks. substations’ “We will knock, commanders, ring the doorbell who work with a and call the police investigative number,” Howarth specialist. That said about the person reviews police response. “If Women and students can receive instruction on all the calls, there is no answer, self-defense at Rape Aggression Defense classes police reports taught by the Chandler Police Department. we will get the Submitted photo and information access code, and with the crime the key, and check prevention officer. on the person.” He or she works with the crime analysis unit Without the lockbox and house key, at the headquarters to review crime trends. police would need to break a window or The officer strengthened the community door to enter the home. Police have installed bond with crime prevention programs. 55 new lockboxes this year at Chandler Howarth highlighted several of these homes, adding to last year’s total of more programs: than 150 locks.
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Home and business surveys The crime prevention officers conduct surveys for homeowners or business owners. “The crime prevention officers have iPads,” Howarth said. “They will inspect the homes or businesses for safety, and take pictures of areas of concerns.” The officers will complete the surveys, write suggestions to improve safety, then will print it out and give a copy to the homeowner or business owner, Howarth said. The officers also promote block watch programs, which encourage neighbor interaction and raise awareness to keep a lookout for suspicious behavior. Rape Aggression Defense program The Chandler Police Department offers self-defense classes for women and teenagers to learn the Rape Aggression Defense program. The program covers awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance, then progresses into the basics of hands-on training. The 12-hour program is offered during four evening sessions. “They learn the things to look for, how to protect themselves against an attack or from someone grabbing a purse,” Howarth said. Police offer the training six to eight times a year, Howarth said. Classes are open to females ages 12 years and up, but those between the ages of 12 and 15 must be accompanied by a parent, Howarth said. The program is “extremely popular” and he expects good turnouts now that students have returned to school. The next one is offered from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, to Thursday, Sept. 24. Registration is closed, but for future dates, visit http://chandlerpd.com/rapeaggression-defense/. Senior lockbox program
Child ID Fingerprint system This system produces an 8-inch by 10inch ID card for parents with the child’s information on it, and they also receive a CD which stores digital fingerprints, photographs and voice recognition on it. The parent is the only person who receives this data, as the software kit was written so that none of the child’s personal information is saved on the computer in the ID system. “Once you start over, it erases the data,” Howarth said. “It is automatically erased on the computer.”
Parents can obtain from the Chandler Police Department’s EZ-Child ID Fingerprint System a small card with the child’s information on it, including a photo, statistics and fingerprints. Submitted photo
efforts. The celebrations or block parties will be scheduled in various neighborhoods and at apartment complexes throughout the city. Police will attend and bring equipment to give demonstrations or show vehicles, such as motorcycles and the SWAT team vehicle, or K-9 unit, to residents. To request vehicles or the police at a party, residents must attend a pre-registration event at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Main Police Station, 250 E. Chicago St. Howarth said he believes the crime prevention programs are working based on the feedback he receives and increasing numbers of attendees. “We have very strong partnerships,” Howarth said. “What I see is the volume increases with the demand. “They want more programs. We are developing relationships with businesses, and that leads to parents calling to have their child fingerprinted. They are so impressed, they come to us and they want
us to come to (the station) and talk about crime prevention. One event turns into a networking partnership.” Howarth said he believes Chandler promotes crime prevention and builds networks with the community better than any community in the Valley. “My goal as a supervisor is to provide these services and meet the needs of the community,” Howarth said. “We exceed that. A lot of agencies can’t say that. They don’t have the personnel or manpower to do it. It makes us unique and separates us.” For information on crime prevention and other community programs, visit the Chandler Police Department website at www.chandlerpd.com/community/. Ken Abramczyk is an associate editor with the SanTan Sun News. He can be reached at ken@santansun.com.
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Neighborhood Programs Division making a difference in Chandler For the past 15 years, the Neighborhood Programs Division has strengthened Chandler’s neighborhoods through various programs, services and partnerships. This is evident as staff works closely with Chandler residents and City officials to grow neighborhood leadership, develop action plans and implement programs to benefit residents. The foundation to strong neighborhoods begins with communication. To be in the know about timely City news and relevant information, start with registering your neighborhood with the division. To date, more than 300 neighborhoods have registered to keep 1,400 neighborhood leaders informed. Several benefits also are available at no cost to registered neighborhoods. Registering a neighborhood is a simple process. First, meet with a few neighbors to decide on a name for your neighborhood and define boundaries. The boundaries may consist of one city street, two city blocks or an HOA. Second, complete a neighborhood registration form online at www. chandleraz.gov/neighborhoods. Third, assign neighborhood leaders to serve as the primary and secondary contacts that will represent the neighborhood. You will be the first to get information from the City and receive additional benefits including the chance to apply for neighborhood grants. Another way to stay engaged
with your neighbors is to sign up for the fall Traditional Neighborhood Academy. The four-week series of classes is offered to residents in a non-HOA neighborhood during the spring and fall seasons. The curriculum is modeled after the City’s HOA Academy, which recently started. The first class will discuss neighborhood characteristics and boundaries and include the development of a survey to identify key neighborhood concerns and challenges. Additional classes will discuss neighborhood identity and partnerships, communication, leadership characteristics and brainstorm concepts for logos and neighborhood identification signs that promote a sense of community. Participants will be recognized during a council meeting and walk away being empowered and more connected with the City. More information on the program and an application to apply is available online at www.chandleraz. gov/neighborhoods under Chandler’s HOA and Traditional Neighborhood Academies. Applications are due Wednesday, Sept. 30. Although we often think of our neighbors as friendly and peaceful, there
are times when a conflict arises. And if you find yourself in a situation with your neighbor—we can help! The City has partnered with the Arizona Summit Law School to offer a free Neighborhood Mediation Services program. The program provides the opportunity for neighbors to participate in a conflict resolution process instead of taking the matter to court. A mediator will moderate the discussion and be sure all sides are heard. Residents are able to freely express their concerns as well as brainstorm and discuss a lasting solution. The sessions are held at Chandler City Hall and can run from one to three hours. The most common disputes are landlord/tenant issues, HOA conflicts and neighbor-to-neighborhood conflicts. To request this free service, call (480) 782-4354 or email neighborhood.
programs@chandleraz.gov. The City of Chandler knows that many of its neighborhood leaders truly go above and beyond the call of duty. The City appreciates the dedication and commitment of residents who selflessly give their time to others and the community. Two years ago, Mayor Jay Tibshraeny launched the Neighborhood Excellence Awards as a way to recognize neighborhoods and their leaders for working to improve the community and inspire others to be more active and involved. Applications are being accepted for the following awards: Best Neighborhood Event, Most Active/Engaged Neighborhood, Best Revitalization Story and Neighborhood Leader of the Year. If you know someone who deserves to be nominated, please so do today. Applications are available
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EMPLOYEE PROFILE Judy Ramos, Neighborhood Programs Supervisor
Bringing neighborhoods together through advocacy and education Given the many communities and places where Judy Ramos has lived, it comes as little surprise that she has found a passion for working in the City of Chandler’s Community and Neighborhood Services Department. Ramos is the Neighborhood Programs supervisor and oversees the Neighborhood Programs Division. It’s her job to get out into the community and listen to residents’ concerns about things in their respective neighborhoods. “I listen to their concerns especially when they deal with livability issues in their neighborhood, and I bring those concerns back to the City so they can be heard,” Ramos said. “I’m a liaison between
the residents of this community and the City of Chandler. Ramos, an avid runner and yoga enthusiast who has lived in the former Czechoslovakia, Australia, Japan, the Washington, D.C., area and throughout the East Valley, has been with the City since 2004. Her background is in architecture and master planning, and she earned a bachelor of architecture from Cal PolySan Luis Obispo (California) after five years of study. She’s always believed in personal growth and development and last year she became a certified public manager through ASU’s Bob Ramsey Executive Education Program. Eleven years ago when she saw an open position in Chandler’s Neighborhood Programs department, she felt it was a good fit. “I felt it was in line and appropriate with my field of study and what I was doing professionally, because it is about looking at the preservation of neighborhoods and problem solving solutions to improve livability,” she said. Ramos and her staff evaluate situations based on conversations with residents and come up with plans to address them. Her department works closely with the mayor’s office and City Council. Ramos also created, developed the curriculum and teaches the Traditional Neighborhood Academy, which helps the community gain a better understanding of its role and the importance of neighborhoods in Chandler.
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“I love that I’m able to make a difference in the community,” Ramos said. “I believe that working in public service allows you the opportunity to look at the needs of the community and find creative ways to fill those gaps in need. It gives me the chance to impact a person’s life, the neighborhood that they live in and the community as a whole in a positive way.” Information provided by the City of Chandler Communications and Public Affairs Department.
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Multicultural conference addresses differences BY KENNETH LAFAVE
The teacher extends his hand in welcome to the new middle school student. The student, clearly embarrassed, does not extend hers, but backs away. What just happened? The teacher, making an effort to show courtesy to the student, was unaware that the student’s Muslim beliefs include no inter-gender touching. Another teacher expresses anger and irritation that the African immigrant who’s been coming to class for three weeks still has not officially registered. What’s the back story? Immigration is a bureaucratic nightmare involving weeks of filing papers merely in order to establish verifiable identity, a process unknown to the USA-born teacher. It is almost a cliché that the demographic of the United States is changing. Increases in minority populations, immigration, and religious and cultural diversity have been going on for decades, and yet faculties at most schools are less than well informed on the values, beliefs, habits and challenges of minority and culturally marginalized students. Enter Cliff Moon, a counselor with Mesa Public Schools; Erica Alexander, adjunct education faculty at Chandler-Gilbert Community College; and Jacqui Starks, coordinator of Inclusion and Engagement for Maricopa County Community Colleges. Four years ago, the three of them started a conference to address the lack of knowledge among most K-12 and college teachers regarding the constantly
expanding range of diversity among their students. The fourth annual Multicultural Conference takes place from 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Chandler-Gilbert Community College, 2626 E. Pecos Dr., Chandler. The event will feature presenters talking on a variety of diversity and cultural issues, including a keynote address by a man known as “the guru of multicultural education,” Dr. James Banks. Banks directs the Center for Multicultural Education for the University of Washington. Participation is open to all educators, counselors and parents, free of charge, but registration is required at: http://bit.ly/1JDku9r. “This conference is about fostering an inclusive environment in our schools,” Alexander said. “It’s about culturally responsive pedagogy. How do I become responsive to students outside my cultural norms?” Alexander said the conference was Moon’s brainchild, and that she and Starks were brought in after he came up with the idea. Moon, who at the time was president of the East Valley NAACP, wondered if local educators had ever received training in multicultural issues. “I must have called 30 school districts,” Moon recalled. “The majority of those said ‘No, we don’t address those issues.’ I asked them, ‘Haven’t you seen the demographics of your school changing?’ And they’d say, ‘Yes, but we have no training for our teachers to work cross-culturally.’ I thought to myself, how can this be happening?” Moon contacted Alexander and Starks
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and began the process of founding the conference. “This is something we need desperately,” said Azra Hussain, who has presented on Islamic issues from the first conference in 2012. “A teacher’s job in the classroom can be made a lot easier if they know how to approach certain situations.” The situations are so complex that even within one ethnic or religious group, there can be almost countless variants. The example of the Muslim girl who would not shake hands with a male teacher, for example, would apply only to a very conservative observer of Islam. Other Muslims would have no problem. “Muslims from Saudi Arabia and Pakistan and England and Indonesia will all have different cultural backgrounds” that in turn affect their approach to their religion, Hussain said. Ethnic and religious diversity has been supplemented recently by diversity of sexual orientation and gender, and by what Alexander calls “kinship care.” “Kinship care addresses the students who may not have a parent at home, whose parents may be deceased or incarcerated.” The conference, which is the only one of its kind in the state, and one of few in the country, attracted about 200 people last year. Alexander expects at least 250 this year. “The need for this conference should be clear,” Moon said. “We talk about career and college readiness, and that’s all fine and good. But unless we teach people how to get along together, it will all be for naught.” Kenneth LaFave is an associate editor with the SanTan Sun News. He can be reached at klafave@timespublications.com.
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Traffic unit participates in ASU safety event The Chandler Police Department’s Traffic Unit was at ASU as a law enforcement participant in the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) annual Safe & Sober back-toschool campaign. Chandler officers teamed up with other East Valley agencies to conduct saturation patrols on and around the campus with the goal of detecting impaired drivers. The Tempe Police Department hosted this GOHS-funded event. The Safe & Sober campaign ran from Aug. 27 to Aug. 29. The goal of this campaign was to remove impaired drivers from the road before the damaging, and often tragic, consequences result from their poor decision to operate a vehicle under the influence. Participating Chandler officers are specially trained in the detection of roadway impairment from excessive alcohol consumption and use of illicit or excessive prescription drugs.
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History of firefighting in Chandler the subject of ‘Our Stories’
Children from Chandler as well as Mesa, Phoenix, Tempe and Scottsdale attended an Arizona Diamondbacks game thanks to the baseball team and the Arizona Gang Investigator’s Association. Submitted photo
Anti-gang group’s fundraiser at Chase Field a success
More than 35 children from municipalities including Chandler were given the opportunity to attend an Arizona Diamondbacks game on Monday, Aug. 24, as part of the Arizona Gang Investigator’s Association (AZGIA) inaugural fundraiser at Chase Field. The staff of the nonprofit, which has the mission of combating influences gangs have on neighborhoods, uses opportunities like this to strengthen bonds between law enforcement professionals and communities most vulnerable to gang influences. The association sold more than 100
tickets to the Arizona Diamondbacks vs. St. Louis Cardinals baseball game. The Arizona Diamondbacks provided the tickets to AZGIA at a discounted rate. A portion of the proceeds went back to AZGIA. Children from Mesa, Phoenix, Tempe and Scottsdale also attended. They attend either a local Boys and Girls Clubs, or Chief Hill Learning Academy at ICAN (Improving Chandler Area Neighborhoods) and were selected for their hard work in the classroom. Members of AZGIA joined the children at the event.
The Our Stories guest speaker series continues on Saturday, Sept. 12, with a presentation on the history of firefighting in Chandler. What started as a small group of volunteer firefighters in 1917, has evolved into a modern-day all-hazard response force with nearly 200 front-line firefighters. The free presentation will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Copper Room of the Downtown Library, 22 S. Delaware St. “Saving Our Fellow Citizens: Chandler’s Firefighting History” will feature Battalion Chief Scott Wall of the Chandler Fire, Health & Medical Department. He will tell stories from nearly a century of organized firefighting in the community. The first official Chandler Fire Department was founded on June 22, 1937, and the first mechanized fire apparatus was a 1936 Dodge pumper, nicknamed The Old Dodge, which is displayed in the lobby of the department’s headquarters. Since those early days, the department has evolved to become an internationally
accredited agency that responds to a variety of calls with 12 front-line apparatus operating out of 10 stations across the city. The Our Stories series will continue on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Sunset Library, with a presentation on country music legend Waylon Jennings, the “outlaw” country music movement in the 1970s, and his ties to Arizona and Chandler. The November edition of Our Stories, titled “Stories of the West That Hollywood Never Told,” will be held outdoors on Friday, Nov. 6, during the sixth annual Chuck Wagon Cook-off at Tumbleweed Ranch. Our Stories is a monthly series featuring community history, conversations, multimedia presentations and music, which are held in several City facilities throughout the community. It is presented by the Chandler Museum, Chandler Historical Society and the Chandler Public Library. For more information on these and other museum events, call (480) 7822751 or visit www.chandleraz.gov/ museum.
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The City of Chandler Human Relations Commission hosted the Multicultural Economic Forum in City Council Chambers on Monday, Aug. 24, featuring keynote speaker Congressman Matt Salmon, emcee Glenn Hamer, president and chief executive officer of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce, and a panel of speakers to discuss Taiwan and Asian trade. The event wrapped up with the Taiwan Fine Products Showcase ribboncutting ceremony. A press reception followed. Submitted photo
The Taiwanese American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Phoenix officials showed their support for Taiwan’s bid to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Submitted photo
Shalom Chapter of Hadassah schedules fall events The Shalom Chapter of Hadassah has released its fall schedule of events. The first regular Hadassah meeting is set for 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, with a presentation by Neighbors Who Care at the Oakwood Clubhouse, 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd., Sun Lakes. Lunch, scheduled for 11:30 a.m., is optional and costs $16. Send a reservation check to Ruth Friedman, The Renaissance, 9508 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes, AZ, 85248 or call (480) 802-9600. It’s barbecue time again at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, with a Fun Fundraiser at the Halley Pool in Ironwood on Alma School Road in Sun Lakes. Hot dogs, chicken, salads and desserts will be served for $19. Send a reservation check to Marilyn Behr, 25803 Eastlake, Sun
Lakes, AZ, 85248. Cathy Olswing, president of the Hadassah Desert Mountain Region, will meet with the group at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20. Holly Parker, who spearheads the Just 3 Things campaign, also will discuss how donations make a difference to those in need. An optional $16 lunch is scheduled at 11:30 a.m. Send a reservation check to Friedman or call (480) 802-9600. The program starts at 1 p.m. Shalom Chapter of Hadassah has scheduled the following events: Wine & Cheese Patio Party, Sunday, Nov. 1; and a trip to the Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, Tuesday, Dec. 8. For membership information, call Cyril at (480) 802-0243 or Kathy at (480) 8955194.
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Dems to welcome Pawlik to September meeting Chandler resident Jennifer Pawlik will speak about the Chandler Unified School District’s bond issue during the Sun Lakes Democratic Club’s meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, at Sun Lakes Country Club’s Navajo Room, 25601 Sun Lakes Blvd. A sixth-grade teacher, Pawlik serves as a
precinct committee person and secretary of the LD 17 Democrats and publishes the LD 17 newsletter. She has been an educator for 17 years, nine of which in the CUSD. She is a graduate of EMERGE (leadership training for women), an active member of the school community and of
the school district’s bond committee. At all club meetings, nonperishable food items are collected for the Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank in the venue’s west parking lot from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. There is also a collection box at the north entrance of the Sun Lakes Sunset Grill
lobby. The Sun Lakes Democratic Club’s meetings are held the second Monday of each month. Refreshments are served. For more information, call Tom Amrhein at (480) 895-1162
Mayor Jay Tibshraeny, left, accepts the Outstanding Public Official Award from APRA Board President Kirk Haines and APRA Executive Director Samantha Coffman at APRA’s annual awards event Aug. 11 in Tucson. Submitted photo
Mayor Jay Tibshraeny holds his award from the Arizona Parks and Recreation Association. He’s accompanied by Nachie Marquez, Chandler assistant city manager, left, and Jennifer Morrison, Community & Neighborhood Services director. Submitted photo
Medical transport company to pay more than $121K in back wages Chandler-based Z-Best Medical Transportation must pay $121,866 in back wages to 54 employees as a result of an investigation conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division in Phoenix. The investigation found that Z-Best’s owners incorrectly categorized medical transportation drivers as exempt from overtime, claiming an exemption that applies to taxi cabs, according to the Wage and Hour Division. As a result, the company failed to pay overtime, a violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The employer failed to pay drivers for time spent waiting for patients and assignment. Upon receiving the results of the investigation, Z-Best changed its pay practices to comply immediately,
according to the Wage and Hour Division. As part of an agreement to resolve the case, Z-Best will host a community outreach event where Wage and Hour Division representatives will present information on Fair Labor Standards Act compliance. “Employers are responsible for learning about the laws that apply to their businesses and implementing them,” said Eric Murray, district director for the Wage and Hour office in Phoenix. “Not paying legally required overtime hurts workers, their families and their communities. Medical transportation is not a taxi service, and is not able to claim the same overtime and wait time exemptions. Other employers in medical transportation should take note of this case and ensure they are in compliance with labor law.”
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Mayor named Outstanding Public Official by parks association Mayor Jay Tibshraeny was presented with the Outstanding Public Official Award recently at the Arizona Parks & Recreation Association Awards presentation event at the Fox Tucson Theater. APRA is a nonprofit association organized to promote, broaden and improve parks and recreation in Arizona. The annual awards banquet recognizes facilities, programs, individuals and agencies for their excellence in the field of parks and recreation. Tibshraeny was recognized for furthering the quality of life in Chandler through his leadership, advocacy and consistent support of parks, recreation and cultural services. Tibshraeny led Chandler through a period of growth during his first two terms as mayor from 1994 to 2002, focusing efforts on the development of a strong parks and recreation system. When re-elected in January 2011 after serving eight years in the State Senate, Tibshraeny stressed the importance that recreational amenities play in a community. He prioritized resources for the maintenance and sustainability of parks and
recreation facilities and programs despite the effects the recession was having on staffing levels and revenues. When revenue improved, Tibshraeny pushed for the acceleration of park projects that had been delayed and implemented a number of quality of life initiatives, including the popular Mayor’s Health Expo at Tumbleweed Recreation Center, where demonstrations, speakers and workshops are held to promote healthier families. Tibshraeny supported partnerships with the Chandler Unified and Kyrene school districts, as well as Mesa Public Schools, all of which produced joint construction and the use of four pools, two libraries and the Chandler Center for the Arts. During Tibshraeny’s tenure as a councilmember and mayor, Chandler has won recognition and many major awards for its programs and facilities. Chandler is a five-time winner of the 100 Best Communities for Young People award, based largely on recreational opportunities for kids, and is an eight-time designee as a Playful Community through KaBoom!, celebrated each October with the Mayor’s Day of Play.
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October craft fair raises funds to fight the neurological disorder ataxia The Arizona Ataxia Support Group, a nonprofit associated with the National Ataxia Support Group, will host a Shop Till You Drop Craft and Vendor Fair 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Disability Empowerment Center, 5025 E. Washington St., in Phoenix. The fair is free and serves as a fundraising and an awareness event.
Chandler resident Mary Fuchs is an AZ Support Group co-leader. Ataxia is a group of rare and often fatal degenerative neurological disorders. An estimated 150,000 people in the United States are affected by ataxia. Symptoms are progressive and often impact coordination, hearing, vision, and speech. Ataxia affects both genders
and all ages, but too often ataxia strikes children and young adults. At this time, there is no effective treatment or cure for ataxia. Through the event, “Shop Till You Drop Craft & Vendor Fair,” organizers are going to bring the greater Phoenix community together for a fun-filled shopping and educational experience in
support of the important work of the National Ataxia Foundation. The event includes a Chinese auction, raffle, chair yoga demo, free massages, children’s activity area, special guests, local craft vendors and health and wellness vendors. For information or to donate, visit http://ataxia.donorpages. com/2015AZShop/.
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Vendors sought for farmers market Chandler residents don’t have to go far to find fresh, local produce, thanks to the farmers market that has served residents for more than 10 years. The market is open from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays, starting Oct. 1, in Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, 3 S. Arizona Ave., just off Arizona Avenue between Boston and Buffalo streets in downtown Chandler. Shoppers should look for the blue ramadas on the east side of Arizona Avenue in the park. The market is expanding and applications are available for the 2015-2016 season for the following products: • Agricultural (flour, sprouts, seeds, nuts, beef, chicken, fish, dairy, goat cheese, herbs, fruits, citrus, Arizona dates and flowers. • Prepared/processed foods (ready-to-eat or
prepacked items). The market will also feature children’s music/dance groups during the season, nonprofit/community services, chef demonstrations and special events. The market is also seeking special guest chefs for the demonstrations. Volunteers are also welcome to help work info booths, conduct surveys, man the kid’s craft table and provide community information to customers. Applications for vendors are available on the CFM website at www. downtownchandler.org. Early registration ends Friday, Sept. 11. For all other inquiries, email the DCCP at dccp@ downtownchandler.org.
Veterans’ organizations are looking for new members to join a VFW post including the Sun Lakes Post 8053, or other veterans’ groups. New VFW members are needed to support efforts to protect veterans’ rights. Approximately 1,100 World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War veterans die each day, and with fewer members in Congress who have served in the military, VFW members want to recruit new members to help ensure veterans’ rights are maintained. In July, the American Legion post turned in its charter and closed its doors, citing a declining membership base and smaller numbers of eligible veterans joining their groups. Members of the VFW Post 8053 meet on the fourth Monday each month in the Sun Lakes Clubhouse, Arizona Room, 25601 N. Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes. The Sun Lakes VFW and its Ladies Auxiliary were founded in December 1975 as the Russell W. Bercier VFW Post 8053, Sun Lakes. The mission of the post
is to service members, all veterans and their families, bring awareness to the community of their roles and promote national ideals. The VFW supports veterans in VA hospitals by donating medical equipment and other necessities such as helping the veteran in obtaining their benefits. For those interested in becoming a member of the VFW, membership requires military service overseas during an operation or conflict. Other actions for eligibility would include, but not be limited to, award of a campaign medal or ribbon, duty anytime in Korea from 1950 to the present, service in Iraq, Afghanistan, Korean War or World War II. Those who are unsure of their eligibility can contact Junior Vice Cmdr. Carlos Lozano at carlos1520@cox.net or visit the VFW website at www. sunlakesvfw.org.
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Firearms safety class The Chandler Police Department recently hosted a firearms safety class to provide attendees with a foundation for responsible gun ownership and promote the use of gun locks. Attendees learned about Lock It Up, a public service campaign created by the National Crime Prevention Council. The campaign encourages firearms owners to make safe firearms storage a priority and keep guns out of the hands of children. Photos by Chandler Police Department
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Blood donors can receive haircut coupon, honor 9/11 The American Red Cross and Sport Clips Haircuts are teaming up to offer a free haircut coupon to those who come out to donate blood or platelets during September. “We are pleased to partner with Sport Clips Haircuts in September nationwide, and through their generosity, offer a coupon for a free haircut to thank our amazing volunteer blood donors for their lifesaving gift to help patients in need,” said Donna M. Morrissey, director of national partnerships, Red Cross Biomedical Services. Those who are present to give blood or platelets from Sept. 1 through Sept. 30 will receive a coupon for a free haircut via email a few days after their donation. The coupon is valid through Nov. 8, and donors must have a valid email address on record to receive the coupon. “A sufficient blood supply is a communitywide responsibility, and Sport Clips is proud to continue our partnership with the Red Cross to raise awareness of the need for blood and platelet donations,” said Margaret Briscoe, corporate communications manager for Sport Clips. “This is Sport Clips’ way of saying ‘thank you’ to those who support the Red Cross’ important mission.” Donors of all blood types—especially types O negative, A negative and B negative—and platelet donors are urged to give. To make an appointment to donate, download the Red Cross Blood
Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org/ sport-clips or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1800-733-2767). Upcoming blood donation opportunities Hilton Phoenix Chandler, 2929 W. Frye Rd., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, and Chandler Gilbert Family YMCA, 1655 W. Frye Rd., 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 14. Honoring 9/11 The American Red Cross is partnering with 9/11 Day—the nation’s largest annual day of charitable engagement—to offer people a chance to help others and commemorate the events of Sept. 11 by giving blood or platelets or volunteering their time with the Red Cross. 9/11 Day was launched in 2002 as an annual day of service to honor the victims and heroes of Sept. 11. Since then, it was designated as a National Day of Service and Remembrance by the U.S. Congress and each year tens of millions of people observe the day by performing acts of service and good deeds. “This annual observance increasingly resonates with people with each passing year, for the benefit of countless people and communities in need, and that’s surely gratifying,” said Jay S. Winuk, co-founder of 9/11 Day. “Those who participate are making a real difference. The Red Cross is an ideal partner to engage people to step forward, and we’re
confident that blood donors, volunteers and organizations will answer this call for help while honoring the heroes of 9/11.” Winuk lost his brother, Glenn, an attorney with Holland & Knight in downtown Manhattan, in the 9/11 attacks. A volunteer firefighter and EMT for almost 20 years, Glenn helped evacuate the Holland & Knight law offices where he was a partner and then raced to the nearby World Trade Center’s south tower to help with rescue efforts. He died when that tower collapsed; a borrowed first-response medical kit was found by his side. “Giving blood or platelets is a fitting way for people to remember those who lost their lives on 9/11 and to honor the first responders who rose up in response to the attacks and those who serve and protect communities every day,” said Kimberly Houk, communications manager of the Red Cross Arizona Region. Those who would like to observe
the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance by donating blood or platelets are encouraged to make an appointment to give at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, Sept. 11, through Sunday, Sept. 13, at Tempe Beach Park, 72 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe. “The Red Cross is proud to partner with 9/11 Day and empower members of our communities to give blood and volunteer to commemorate this anniversary while making a profound contribution to community preparedness,” Morrissey said. “Giving the gift of life to someone else is a way to continue the healing process in the face of tragic circumstances Americans couldn’t imagine before that day.” To make an appointment or for more information, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App at www. redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.
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Council approves plans for church, Police arrest Chandler bank residential development robbery suspect after pursuit The Chandler City Council approved plans for a 3-acre residential development and a church, and amended a bus service agreement to continue funding local bus service, including Dial-A-Ride and Ride Choice programs. The council acted on 61 agenda items last month, voting as follows: • A pproved the rezoning, a preliminary development plan and preliminary plat for a 30-acre residential development to be built on the northwest corner of 56th Street and Orchid Lane. • A pproved the rezoning and preliminary development plan for a church to be located on a four-acre parcel situated south of the southwest corner of Ocotillo and McQueen roads. • A mended an intergovernmental agreement with the Regional Public Transportation Authority to continue funding of local bus service, Dial-ARide and Ride Choice programs for fiscal year 2015-16 at an estimated cost of $495,056. • A pproved the payment of an annual operations and maintenance fee of $984,299 to the City of Phoenix for maintenance of approximately 1,000 radios used by various City departments, including the Police Department and Fire, Health & Medical Department. • A pproved a roadway alignment for widening Queen Creek Road between McQueen and Gilbert roads to six lanes and to improve a section of Cooper Road between Queen Creek and Appleby roads. Construction is anticipated to begin in mid-2017. • Awarded a $66,745 design services agreement with Gavan & Barker Inc. to design improvements to Apache Park, located south of Knox Road, west of Hartford Street. Improvements being considered include new park lighting, shade canopies, playground expansion, landscape renovation and relocation of sand volleyball courts. • Awarded a $1.4 million construction contract to The Fishel Company for the installation of a reclaimed water main on Alma School Road between Willis and Germann roads, and on Arizona Avenue between Willis Road and Macaw Street. • A pproved a payment of $73,982 in membership dues to the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association. The association provides a forum for member cities to discuss water resource planning, legislation, conservation and management issues. • A pproved rate increases effective Oct. 1 of 9 percent for wastewater, 18 percent for reclaimed water, and 6 percent for solid waste services to cover expenses associated with infrastructure upgrades, increased operating costs, cash reserve policy requirements and payment of debt service. • R ecommended approval to the State Department of Liquor Licenses and Control of several liquor licenses and liquor use permits, including special event liquor licenses for the
following events: Rockin’ Taco Street Fest scheduled for Sept. 19 at the El Palacio Restaurant; SanTan Oktoberfest set for Oct. 3 at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park; the Taste of Solera scheduled for Oct. 22 at the Solera Community Center and the Chandler 100 Event planned for Oct. 27 at the Chandler Center for the Arts. The council also held a public hearing regarding the City’s Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report to be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The report describes the accomplishments of various human services programs supported by the City, including youth services, utility bill assistance, neighborhood outreach and programs for first-time homebuyers and the homeless. At the conclusion of the meeting, Mayor Jay Tibshraeny expressed condolences to the family of former City Councilman and Chandler Police Officer Lowell Huggins, who died July 11. “Lowell was a close friend of mine and a good person. I appreciate all he did for the community of Chandler. He will be missed. Rest in peace Lowell.” Tibshraeny encouraged residents to apply for the Fall HOA Academy being held during lunchtime hours from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursdays in September. To register for the free academy, contact the Neighborhood Programs office at (480) 782-4354. Vice Mayor Kevin Hartke discussed a number of upcoming events open to the public, including: a Domestic Violence Task Force Breakfast at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, at the Chandler Community Center; the Mayor’s Listening Tour at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Sanborn Elementary School, and; a “Cities First” meeting regarding emergency preparedness on Saturday, Sept. 19, at Tri City Baptist Church. Councilman René Lopez said that the Chandler symphony will hold its annual Pops concert on Sept. 11 at the Chandler Center for the Arts and Councilman Rick Heumann cautioned drivers to remain alert when driving as children return to school. Councilman Jack Sellers congratulated Chandler’s National Little League All-Stars on their state title and appearance in the Western Regionals competition. He also said 6-year-old Ethan Butters of Chandler finished tied for third place at the U.S. Kids Golf World Championship in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Councilwoman Nora Ellen thanked City staff for their efforts in response to the recent wind storm that overturned airplanes at the Chandler airport and downed trees in various parts of the City. Her sentiments were echoed by Acting City Manager Marsha Reed, who also congratulated the mayor for receiving the “Outstanding Public Official Award” from the Arizona Parks and Recreation Association. For more information, visit www. chandleraz.gov/agendas or call (480) 782-2180.
A suspect in a Monday, Aug. 24, Chandler bank robbery was taken into custody in a plaza outside of a Tempe movie theater after firing on pursuing police officers, according to the Chandler Police Department. No one was injured. According to police accounts of the incident, a man, Jaime Villa, entered the National Bank of Arizona at Kyrene and Chandler Boulevard at 3:30 p.m. and demanded money while indicating he had a gun. After grabbing a bank bag, witnesses saw the man get into an older model purple Chrysler Sebring and notified police. Minutes after receiving the call from the bank, officers located the vehicle and attempted to stop the suspect. The vehicle abruptly stopped in the area of 56th and Galveston streets, where the suspect fired on officers, striking a marked police vehicle. Officers returned gunfire and the suspect fled in his vehicle, leading police on a pursuit through Chandler, Tempe,
Guadalupe and Phoenix. The suspect fired on officers again, striking a second Chandler police vehicle. Chandler officers were assisted by troopers from the Department of Public Safety, the Maricopa Sheriff’s Office deputies, Phoenix Police ground and air units, Tempe Police officers and members of the FBI and U.S. Marshal Service. The suspect eventually stopped on Mill Avenue at University Drive in Tempe and ran from his vehicle while under surveillance by the Phoenix Police air unit, which directed officers on foot who arrested the man without incident. The FBI Bank Robbery Task Force responded and worked through the night with Chandler detectives, who said they identified the suspect as a serial bank robbery suspect who was wanted in connection with numerous violent robberies throughout the East Valley.
Employees recognized for service Three City employees were recognized for their years of service by Mayor Jay Tibshraeny and the City Council. Cintya Dooley, a police administrative specialist for 15 years; Iris Matthews, an administrative assistant with the Fire,
Health & Medical Department for 15 years and Ofelia Sesma, a customer service representative with the Transportation & Development Department for 30 years, were recognized.
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Studio Academy of Beauty offers scholarships The Studio Academy of Beauty is offering three $1,000 scholarships per month beginning in September for its cosmetology and esthetics programs. The academy offers the professional beauty scholarship to those seeking a career in the beauty industry. Modern Salon Magazine recognized The Studio as one of the best schools in the country for community service and graduate and career services. For anyone passionate about beauty, fashion, style, hair, skin and nails, the scholarship could help launch a career. The Studio is located at 610 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler.
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To qualify, applicants must be a high school graduate or possess a GED, or a U.S. citizen or registered alien and must provide documentation at time of application. Acceptable forms of documentation are a high school diploma or transcripts (official or unofficial), GED, birth certificate, passport and resident alien card (green card). Applicants must write a 300-word essay describing why they should be chosen and can include photographs of previous work. Submit to: cathy@tsaob. com or mail to 610 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler 85224.
Chamber golf tourney set The Chandler Chamber of Commerce has scheduled the 14th annual Chandler Chamber Golf Tournament for 7:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at the Whirlwind Golf Course in Chandler. Business owners and community members can enjoy the Troon course to benefit the Chamber’s events, including the Chamber Chamber Community Foundation scholarship program. Sponsorships include a foursome and marketing collateral benefits. This player/ sponsorship event offers a range of prices for businesses looking for exposure or networking. Business owners who can’t attend the tournament, but want exposure for their businesses, can sponsor a contest or hole
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Chandler Auto Body, 1505 N. Arizona Ave., is now part of the advanced repair network of Certified Collision Care Providers. Shops that receive the certification include collision repair businesses that pass a rigorous inspection and evaluation process to help ensure a proper and safe repair of the new generation of advanced vehicles. Between 2013 and 2016, more than 240 automotive brands are being redesigned or reintroduced using advanced materials and technology, making this new generation of vehicles both lighter and safer. Hand in hand with the new vehicle designs comes the challenge for consumers to identify which collision repairers have the technical capability to properly and safely repair vehicles. Assured Performance Collision Care, a nonprofit consumer advocacy
organization, is working with automakers such as Ford, FCA, Hyundai and GM to assist consumers by certifying body shops that maintain the right tools, equipment, training, and facility modification to repair the participating automaker brand vehicles back to the manufacturer’s specifications. These shops are also officially recognized by the automakers and carry special credentials. These shops are listed on consumer-facing shop locator websites and in new smart apps. Collision Care is distinguished from the experience and service provided by body shops of yesteryear through the advanced collision repair capability and service experience delivered by the best in class shops receiving certification. Less than 5 percent of body shops across the nation are able to meet these stringent requirements.
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The Chandler Ocotillo Group of Berkshire Hathaway Arizona Properties hosting a joint open house with Tesla Motors from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, at a luxury home at 11424 E. Starflower Ct., Chandler. Paul Yontz, associate broker and luxury collection agent at Berkshire Hathaway, will show off the cars and the 6,087-square-feet custom home listed at $1.1 million. It boasts 5 1/2 baths, a five-
car and RV garage on an acre lot. Visit the home and get a hands-on experience of seeing the Tesla Motors mini-showroom at the same time. Tesla Motors sales personnel will be on hand to show visitors the latest in electric car technology. The latest Tesla Motors Model S will be on display. Light refreshments will be served.
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Bashas’ and China Mist Tea celebrate their partnership Bashas’ and China Mist Tea have introduced new products, a store remodel and an iced tea truck. Bashas’ newly remodeled grocery store is at the northwest corner of Chandler Heights and Gilbert roads in Chandler. China Mist Tea has introduced its new RealCup single-serve iced tea capsules for K-Cup-style brewers. It is available in three flavors—watermelon marula and passion fruit black teas, and blackberry jasmine green tea—and a new offering triberry delight herbal tea. The newly remodeled Bashas’ grocery store has an expanded selection of products, including more organic and healthy options a revamped deli and bakery with ice cream by the scoop, a sushi bar, and a new floral department with a variety of flowers and gifts. China Mist Tea’s new iced tea truck
handed out free samples at the opening of the Bashas’ store. New technology Bashas’ has teamed up with the Ibotta smartphone app that allows shoppers to earn cash back on their in-store purchases when they answer a couple of short survey questions on their phone. Bashas’ has also equipped all of its store directors with iPads. “We’re always looking for ways to help our customers save money when they grocery shop,” said Edward “Trey” Basha, president and CEO of Bashas’. “With a few clicks on a smartphone, customers now have a way to instantly earn coupons while they’re shopping.” With the iPads, store directors view video mystery shops of their teams in action, train team members working on
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decision to purchase the product. It also helps the grocer to determine product preferences in different neighborhoods throughout the state. So far, more than 500,000 endorsements have been made in the pilot stores. “The decision to test the ‘Like Machines’ in our Bashas’ and Food City stores was an easy one,” said Basha. “We continually strive to improve our customers’ shopping experience, and this technology is another way to do that.” With more than 100 grocery stores, Bashas’ is one of the largest employers in the state and one of the Best Places to Work in Arizona. Since the company’s inception in 1932, Bashas’ has given back more than $100 million to the communities it serves. For more information, visit www.bashas.com.
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Soho63 wedding and event venue celebrates two years
Important documents that are no longer needed may be taken to the TrustBank of Ocotillo’s first Shred-AThon from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. Only paper will be shredded and electronics will not be accepted. The first six boxes or bags to be shredded are free. Additional shredding will be $3 per box or bag. All proceeds from shredding will be donated to Positive
SoHo63 has undergone a facelift as it celebrates its second anniversary. The facility has also been undergoing a deep cleaning to restore its historic charm. Improvements include new flooring in the main ballroom, new restroom vanities with upgraded quartz sinks and automatic faucets and backlit mirrors. Also, the Tribeca Terrace was chipped away and many new tiles have been added to provide a smooth surface.
Paths, formerly known as the Fresh Start Women’s Foundation East Valley executive council. Firefighters will sell hot dogs and hamburgers at the event for the Sun Lakes Fire Fighters Emergency Relief Fund. The event will be held in the Fulton Ranch parking lot in front of the TrustBank Office at 4913 S. Alma School Rd., Suite 5, Chandler.
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The venue has received the 2015 Wedding Wire’s Couples Choice Award, the Best Chandler 2014 Wedding and Event Venue award by The East Valley Tribune and Biz Bash’s 2013 most notable opening award. SoHo63, which opened in 2013, is welcoming event planners and brides to preview the new upgrades. For more information or a private showing, call (480) 878-5663 or visit www. SoHo63.com.
Hines sells Chandler Viridian hotel pad; Alliance breaks ground Hines, the international real estate firm, has sold Chandler Viridian’s hotel pad to Concord Hospitality Enterprises Co. to develop a Cambria Hotels & Suites. The price was not disclosed. In addition to the modern brand hotel, Chandler Viridian will include a central plaza with 240,000 square feet of office space, a luxury multifamily complex, retail options and a pedestrian promenade to the Chandler Fashion Center. Chandler Viridian is located at the northwest corner of the Loop 101/Loop 202 interchange in the heart of the Price Corridor in Chandler. “After a lengthy process to turn the former Elevation Chandler site into our premier mixed-use project, we are invigorated by the progress of the development and also the quality of Chandler Viridian’s hotel brand and
upscale apartments,” said Chris Anderson, managing director and city leader for Hines. The Cambria Hotel & Suites will feature between 130 and 150 suite style rooms with amenities including a pool, sundeck, breakfast bar and business meeting space. “We are pleased to be a part of the Chandler Viridian project and deliver a first-class hotel that will take advantage of the walkable shopping and dining amenities in the area for our guests. This hotel will be a great addition to our national portfolio,” said Mark Laport, CEO of Concord Hospitality. Alliance Residential Company of Phoenix has broken ground on the 335-unit, Class A multifamily property called Broadstone Fashion Center. The high-end residential community will include a mix of studio, one-bedroom
and two-bedroom units with attached direct access garage parking for many of the units. Amenities for the property include a large fitness center, a pool with sun deck, outdoor grills, and resident gathering spaces. The first units for occupancy will be delivered in 2016. “Broadstone Fashion Center will be a premier property in the East Valley with significant walkable amenities and highquality employers in the area,” said Ian Swiergol, managing director for Alliance Residential. “Our future residents will enjoy first-class designs, finishes and property features that are consistent with our other recently developed communities, such as Broadstone Lincoln and Broadstone Waterfront in Old Town Scottsdale.” “The City of Chandler is excited to see development at this high-profile
location get underway and Hines is quickly fulfilling the vision we hoped for. We believe Chandler Viridian is a great mixed-use project that will add to the outstanding quality of life our residents and businesses already enjoy,” said Mayor Jay Tibshraeny. Hines is a privately owned global real estate investment firm founded in 1957 with locations in 185 cities in 19 countries. For more information, visit www.hines. com. Concord Hospitality is a Raleigh, North Carolina-based hotel management and development company that owns and/ or manages 83 hotels comprised of more than 13,000 guest rooms in 18 states and two Canadian provinces. For more information, call (919) 455-2900 or visit www.ConcordHotels.com.
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Small business owners gave Arizona a B- for its business friendliness, with relatively positive perceptions of its regulatory environment, according to Thumbtack’s annual Small Business Friendliness Survey. Nearly 18,000 U.S. small business owners responded to the survey, including 597 in Arizona. The study asked respondents to rate their state and city governments across a broad range of policy factors. Thumbtack.com then evaluated states and cities against one another along more than a dozen metrics. “Small business owners on Thumbtack have consistently told us that they welcome support from their governments, but are frequently frustrated by unnecessary bureaucratic obstacles,” said Jon Lieber, chief Thumbtack economist. “Arizona’s regulatory climate is better than in its
During the month of September, patients at Dr. J. Philipp’s dental office can help to make a child’s dream come true while also protecting their own health. In honor of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Philipp is donating 25 percent from every fluoride treatment to the Make-AWish Foundation, a nonprofit started in Phoenix in 1980 that has granted nearly 5,000 wishes to children with lifethreatening medical conditions. According to the National Cancer Institute, nearly 16,000 children and teens will be diagnosed with cancer this year and nearly 2,000 will die. The American Dental Association
neighboring states of California and New Mexico, but it is still playing catchup with friendlier states like Colorado and Utah.” Arizona’s best scores were a B+ grade for its zoning regulations, which helped contribute to its B grade for regulations as a whole. Phoenix earned a B- grade for overall friendliness and Tucson earned a C grade for overall friendliness. Arizona’s worst score was a C- for training and networking programs. Thumbtack evaluated states and cities against one another along more than a dozen metrics. Respondents to the survey were mostly small service businesses with five or fewer employees. Every state in the country was represented, although only states with more than 50 responses and cities with more than 30 responses were given a grade. For more information, visit https:// www.thumbtack.com/az.
recommends fluoride treatments every six months. At the dental office, for $29, patients receive a fluoride varnish treatment, a procedure that involves “painting” the teeth with varnish that stays on for 24 hours—even through eating and drinking. Benefits include cavity prevention thanks to stronger enamel and more resistance to bacteria, staining prevention within the tooth and not the surface, and less sensitivity due to stronger enamel. J. Philipp Centers for Family and Cosmetic Dentistry is located at 3230 S. Gilbert Rd., Suite 4, in Chandler. For more information, visit www.jphilipp. com.
Free lunch and learn seminar about hearing loss on Oct. 30 Doctors from Good Sound Audiology in Sun Lakes will conduct a free lunch and learn seminar 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, to explain misconceptions about hearing loss and the latest in hearing aid technology. The presentation will leave
time for questions and direct answers from the doctors. According to Drs. Tina Jessee and Tanya Karg, 36 million Americans have hearing loss and although hearing problems
are commonly associated with the normal aging process, more than half of all hearing-impaired persons are younger than 65. “If you notice voices are sounding muffled or have difficulty hearing specific sounds we urge you to get a baseline hearing evaluation,” Jessee said. The seminar, including lunch, will be held in the Lecky Center at the Ed Robson
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atural disasters or widespread emergencies are rare in Arizona, but they do happen. Whether it is a major power outage during a summer heat wave, or torrential rains flooding neighborhoods, emergencies can happen at any time, anywhere. Are you prepared? This is National Emergency Preparedness Month, and the Chandler Fire, Health & Medical Department encourages residents in every household to prepare an emergency kit that is equipped with enough supplies to provide for your family’s basic needs for at least 72 hours. Because, in a large scale disaster, many of the services and resources you rely on every day may be impacted, and self-reliance will be necessary. The emergency kit should contain items that will help the family in the event of a power outage, suspension of water service and
Recommended items for your emergency kit: ✔ Water (at least one gallon per person, per day) ✔ Non-perishable food ✔ Manual can opener ✔ Garbage bags and toiletries ✔ First aid kit ✔ Flashlights and extra batteries ✔ Crank generator ✔ Cell phone charger ✔ Basic tool kit ✔ Copies of insurance policies, ID, and
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the inability to access supermarkets or other local services. It also is recommended that you keep a small emergency kit in every vehicle. Visit chandleraz.gov/fire for additional information and tools to help you prepare your family. Another great resource is the federal emergency preparedness website ready.gov.
Branch Library at 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes and is open to the public. Seating is limited and a reservation is required by calling (480) 883-2842. Hearing aids will not be sold during the seminar. For more information, visit www. goodsoundaudiology.com.
bank documents in a waterproof container ✔ List of important phone numbers ✔ Extra change of clothes and blankets ✔ Prescription medication, reading glasses, contact lenses and solution ✔ Infant formula and diapers ✔ Pet supplies (including medications) and food ✔ Cash Finally, remember to check your Emergency Supply Kit and update its contents at least once a year.
hen disaster strikes, first responders who provide fire and medical services may not be able to meet the critical demand for these services. With limited emergency resources, people will have to rely on each other for help. Chandler’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is an all-volunteer group of residents who are trained to serve as an extension of the Chandler Fire, Health & Medical Department, and provide
assistance during any emergency until professional services arrive. Chandler CERT is offering free training the first three Saturdays in October, taught by Chandler firefighters who will teach you how to prepare and secure your home and family in an emergency or disaster, and how to help your community by providing assistance until first responders arrive. Call 480-782-2116 or email cer tadmin@chandleraz.gov to reserve your spot in the CERT Basic Class.
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Chamber events feature lunches, meetings for members Throughout the year, the Chandler Chamber of Commerce offers a variety of luncheons and meetings for its members and the community. Events are held at the Chandler Chamber of Commerce office, 25 S. Arizona Pl., Suite 201, Chandler, unless otherwise noted. To register, call (480) 963-4571, visit www.chandlerchamber.com or email info@chandlerchamber.com. No refunds are available within 72 hours of an event. Chandler Chamber Monday Morning Leads Group 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Mondays The Chandler Chamber Leads groups help business members to network and grow their businesses. Members are given the opportunity to give the group information on their company, upcoming events and more. Allowed two free visits. Brunchies, 17 E. Boston St., Chandler
drink, tip is included. Whiskey Rose, 135 W. Ocotillo Rd., Chandler Chandler Chamber Tuesday Morning Leads Group 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays The Chandler Chamber Leads groups help business members to network and grow their businesses. Members are given the opportunity to give the group information on their company, upcoming events and more. Allowed two free visits. BLD, 1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler Women in Business 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 15 Hear from keynote speaker Sherry Kiyler on “Who Says You Can’t?” at lunch. At 10:30 a.m., a mentoring circle will discuss action learning, coaching and peer mentoring principles to provide support and inspiration for idea generation and greater creativity. SoHo63, 63 E. Boston, Chandler Chandler Chamber Wednesday Morning Leads Group 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Wednesdays The Chandler Chamber Leads groups help business members to network and grow their businesses. Members are given the opportunity to give the group information on their company, upcoming events and more. Allowed two free visits. Ocotillo Village Health Club & Spa, 4200 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler
Chandler Chamber Lunch Club 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21 Network over lunch and help support a Chamber member restaurant. Exchange business cards and brochures. Bring a door prize, a guest and an appetite. $10 for lunch and
Chandler Chamber Wednesday Lunch Leads Group 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays The Chandler Chamber Leads groups help business members to network and grow their businesses. Members are given the opportunity to give the group information on their company, upcoming events and more. Allowed two free visits. Stone & Vine Urban Italian, 1035 W. Queen Creek Rd., Suite 103, Chandler
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Chamber 101 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 Come learn more about the Chamber and how to better utilize your membership. Bring business cards and brochures to share and network with other members. Chandler Chamber of Commerce, 25 S. Arizona Place, Suite 201
Business After Business 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 Come meet new Chamber members, make business contacts and get a chance to win the Chamber Cash Pot, sponsored by Thorobred Chevrolet. This event sponsor is Arizona Pest Prevention. Hurricane Grill & Wings, 7450 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler Chandler Chamber Friday Morning Leads Group 7:30 a.m.to 8:30 a.m. Fridays The Chandler Chamber of Commerce
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festival is their only touch with Jewish life.” The annual film festival is held in theaters located in Chandler, as well as Scottsdale, Peoria, Sun City, Glendale, Peoria and Anthem.
Small Business Counseling 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays Experienced business counselors provide free advice, knowledge and insight to help you start or grow your business. Small Business Counseling is available Mondays and Tuesdays at the Chamber office by appointment only through the Maricopa Community Colleges’ Arizona Small Business Development Center network. Contact the Chandler Chamber of Commerce to schedule an appointment. Chandler Chamber of Commerce, 25 S. Arizona Pl., Suite 201, Chandler Chandler Chamber Thursday Morning Leads Group 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Thursdays The Chandler Chamber Leads groups help our business members to network and grow their businesses. Members are given the opportunity to give the group information on their company, upcoming events and more. Allowed two free visits. Rudy’s West Country Store & Bar-B-Q, 7300 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler
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Pedestrian-friendly retail center coming to Gilbert and Ocotillo BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
Construction has begun on a pedestrian-friendly retail center dubbed The Plant that will be anchored by Sprouts Farmers Market. Spanning roughly 8 acres on the southeast corner of Gilbert and Ocotillo roads, The Plant will also feature a mixture of retail and restaurant tenants. “With Sprouts as our anchor tenant, it helps set the tone for the center as a neighborhood marketplace where you can pick up groceries, grab a coffee, have lunch, shop” said developer Brian Frakes, principal, of Common Bond. “We’re currently in the process of finalizing leases with several notable tenants that will add great value to the center. Once the buildings begin to go vertical we’ll fill our remaining spaces with additional popular tenants that benefit the community.” Common Bond along with local architects SUITE 6 Architecture + Planning and Cawley Architects, landscape architect GK Flanagan Associates and contractor GCON are working together to open The Plant by late summer 2016. The Plant will have attractive pathways highlighted by seat walls, unique planting and shade trees, according to Frakes. Surrounding shops will have farmhouseinspired chevron roofs and open-air arcades along the fronts with wood, brick and metal accents. Frakes said Chandler was chosen
because it is a “special” location. “First, the Chandler community is a special place to do business,” Frakes said. “It is a pleasure to partner with people that hold so much pride in their community. Additionally, there are only a few developments happening in Chandler right now and, when we had the opportunity to build The Plant, we knew it was a chance to deliver a center with one-of-a-kind character to the city. We have no interest in delivering a development that looks like everything else.” Frakes notes that while bringing an identity to a retail center isn’t fast or cheap, creating this unique destination for surrounding communities is the incentive behind The Plant. The Plant team also plans on working with the City of Chandler to incorporate public art that celebrates the area’s agricultural heritage—an underlying theme of the overall look and feel of the development. Including land acquisition, the cost of the land is approximately $15 million. “We’re going above and beyond with the design and architecture of the space,” Frakes said. Founded in 2014 by Frakes, Common Bond Development Group is a commercial real estate development company that delivers creative and unique projects to communities. Frakes, previously of Westcor and
With renderings shown above, The Plant will be a pedestrian-friendly retail center anchored by Sprouts Farmers Market. Submitted rendering
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Youth golf star scores under par BY TIM J. RANDALL
Fairways and greens: That was the mindset of 11-year-old BASIS Chandler student Mahanth Chirravuri as he tied for second place at the recent IMG Junior World Golf Championship at Sycuan Golf Resort, outside of San Diego. Competing in the 11- to 12-year-old bracket, Mahanth opened the three-day tournament with a sluggish 4-over par performance, but roared back over the final two days with rounds of 2- and 3-under par, respectively. “He just played such great golf over those last two days,” said the sixthgrader’s father, Bobby. Mahanth’s final-day effort put him in a tie for first place, forcing a four-way playoff to determine the winner. “When I hit my tee shot in the playoff, I thought I had a good chance to win,” said Mahanth. “My second shot to the green, I pulled left into some trees, but I hit a great chip shot to a foot and saved par.” Unfortunately for Mahanth, the winner made birdie on the first playoff hole to secure the victory. Finishing high at the IMG Championship is significant. According to event staff, it is the largest international event in the world with 1,200 participants representing 56 countries and 42 states. In Mahanth’s 11- to 12-year-old cluster, he competed against 132 players to earn the spot in the playoff. “We are so proud of the way he played,” Bobby said. “His performance was a great accomplishment.” So how does a young golf star, who
Chandler National Little Leaguers may not have made it to the World Series, but they’ll see the world. They’re headed to Taiwan for exhibition games later this month. The team is looking for sponsors. Email dougbcnll@aol.com for information. Submitted photo
Mahanth Chirravuri tied for second place at the recent IMG Junior World Golf Championship at Sycuan Golf Resort, outside of San Diego. Submitted photo
has been swinging a golf club since he was 2 1/2 years old, celebrate such an effort? More golf; he and his teammates from Lone Tree Golf Club played in Flagstaff in August. “Our team played really well and we won our match,” Mahanth said. “I love competing and playing golf.” Mahanth’s mom, dad and siblings enjoy watching him play and often follow him along on the course. “It’s great to have them support me while I play,” Mahanth said. Tim J. Randall is a freelancer for the SanTan Sun News. He can be reached at news@santansun.com.
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Little Leaguers almost make World Series; Ready for Taiwan BY TIM J. RANDALL
Baseball is often a game of mere inches; the called third strike on the outer half of the plate, or the potential game-winning hit signaled just foul down the third base line. For the 12 year olds of the Chandler National North team, their quest to reach the Little League World Series in late August, fell just inches short. The cusp of a Little League World Series berth for Chandler National North was the Western Regional played in San Bernardino, California, in early August. “The West Region is typically the toughest in the nation to advance a team through to the Little League World Series,” said Doug Brewster, Chandler National North league president. In reaching the regionals, Chandler National North recorded a perfect record, including winning Chandler North’s third consecutive Arizona Little League Championship. “It is really quite an accomplishment to win any one year, but three years in a row is amazing,” Brewster said. In the San Bernardino Regionals, Chandler National North faced a tough Northern California squad and defeated the team in a pitchers’ duel 1-0. “Our team had two outstanding lefthanded pitchers, Brock Selvidge and Carter Wilson, who combined threw a great game,” said Paul Grako, Chandler National North manager. Game two did not fare as well for Chandler, as a Utah team had a great performance in an 11-1 victory. “Our bats were not as lively as they were in the Arizona State Championship,” Brewster said. In a must-win game three in the doubleelimination format, the Chandler players gave it their all, but came up a bit short, losing 12-9 against a formidable Hawaii team.
“Our kids played really hard, but we just did not have enough to pull the game out in extra innings,” said Grako. Despite the loss, Grako called the year an incredible success. “This is a great group of ballplayers, the roster was deep from top to bottom. We pitched, batted, fielded and ran well all year, and I am very proud of their play,” he said. The team may have lost, but baseball is getting exciting for some of the players on the Chandler National North team. Fifteen Chandler all stars from Chandler National North and South will travel to Taiwan Tuesday, Sept. 29, through Friday, Oct. 9, to compete in an international goodwill baseball exhibition. The team is looking for sponsors for the trip. Those interested should contact Brewster at dougbcnll@aol.com. “Our talented Chandler players will be going up against the best 11- to 12-year-old squads from Korea, Japan, Philippines and Taiwan,” Brewster said. “There will be great baseball, but also the kids will experience another culture. The boys are very excited.” For Brewster and Grako, both are looking forward to making a run to the Little League World Series next year. “We will be back and ready to compete for a fourth straight Arizona Little League Championship,” Brewster said. The Chandler National North team is comprised of Aiden Phan, Brock Selvidge, Brok Liu, Carter Wilson, Chacho Trejo, Christian Reynard, Connor Roland, Ethan Linn, Hayden Grako, Jimmy Martin, Kai Taylor, Michael Martinez and PJ Johnson. Besides Grako and Brewer, other officials are coaches Cisco Martinez and Andy Summers and “team mom” Jeni Linn. Tim J. Randall is a freelancer for the SanTan Sun News. He can be reached at news@santansun.com.
St. Mary Basha Catholic School students place high at Seton Catholic St. Mary Basha Catholic Church’s graduating students have enrolled at Seton Catholic Preparatory as freshman. The students have had one of the highest percentages of placements in honors classes, specifically in honors algebra. Also, the number of students from SMB that tested into honors algebra at SCP have increased from previous years. St. Mary Basha Catholic School strives for educational excellence and would like
to recognize SMB teachers for a job well done. St. Mary Basha Catholic School has been providing educational excellence for the community for more than 70 years. SMB Catholic School has 450 students enrolled for the 2015-2016 school year and will continue to provide these students with exceptional academic and faith-based learning.
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Owner Ken Chan instructs the youngsters during class. Submitted Mini laptops are used, as well as software and bands for the kids to wear to help get them familiarized with letters and the photo keyboard. Submitted photo
FutureKiddie classes teach children the value of STEM Kids ages 3 through 7 can learn the fundamentals of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) at the 19 Valley locations of FutureKiddie Discovery Kids Puterbugs. Founded in 2010 by Ken Chan, Chandler-based FutureKiddie offers classes that teach younger kids computer skills and introduces them to reading, writing, math and problem solving. The program is offered year round, one day per week or bi-weekly, at schools in Tempe, Ahwatukee, Chandler, Gilbert and Mesa. The program uses software and special mini-laptops designed for small hands to teach through storytelling and games. Children wear bands with letters to help familiarize them with the layout of a keyboard. Each session starts with an overview of the lesson, followed by instruction on how to use a mouse and
other exercises. “It’s so important for children to be exposed to the principles of STEM education at an early age,” Chan said. “In addition to being taught how to use a computer properly, the kids learn to respect technology as a meaningful tool they will use all their lives.” The classes range from 30 to 40 minutes in length and each child has access to their own laptop to learn technology concepts, letter and number recognition, leadership and teamwork development. Music, art and crafts are also integrated into the program. Tricia Noche’s son, Ryder, started taking the classes when he was 4 years old at the Joyful Beginnings Academy in Chandler. “What he’s learned has far exceeded my expectations.” Noche said Ryder, now 6, even knows
how to search for files and complete homework assignments by himself. The classes cost approximately $45 per month per child at specific locations offering the course as a separate program. Schools that wish to offer the classes receive a lesser rate per child based on the number of participating students. Class sizes range from 6 to 15 students. All instructors are background checked and are selected based on how well they work with kids and their love of technology. FutureKiddie utilizes the Discovery Kids Puterbug STEM software designed by New Jersey-based Imagine Tomorrow. Chan, a self-taught technology enthusiast, immigrated to the United States from Hong Kong with his parents in 1997 and is also the owner of
Chandler-based Ironman Refurbished Business Computers (IRBC). IRBC was founded in 2012 with his sister, Linda, and provides quality, certified used laptops to businesses and consumers. He donates monthly to the Make a Wish Foundation and volunteers his time to area nonprofits working with children. A new computer e-commerce site will be launched this fall to make his refurbished laptops available nationwide. He added, “Whenever I have the opportunity to help others, especially kids, I feel I am making a positive impact in the community.” For more information and participating locations, call (480) 3313068, visit www.futurekiddie.com or email FutureKiddie@FutureKiddie.com.
Rock the Block! returns to Chandler this November The sixth annual Rock the Block! returns to downtown Chandler Saturday, Nov. 14, with a new look. The rockthemed event will run from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Rock the Block! is an annual free, family-friendly block party that celebrates the fun, dynamic lifestyle that Chandler offers
while promoting Chandler-based businesses. The event has garnered more than 18,000 attendees in the past and is expected to attract even more in 2015. The block party, which is organized by the Downtown Chandler Community Partnership and Steve LeVine
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BMX Bike Event features professional riders Girls fast-pitch tourney scheduled BY MEGHAN MCCOY
Bike riders and enthusiasts will soon fill the grounds of the Chandler BMX Park at Espee Park. The BMX Bike Event is set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at the park, 450 E. Knox Rd. Admission is $3 for Chandler residents; $5 for nonresidents. The ticket price includes food from Buffalo Wild Wings. “It gives the parents a chance to come out to see what the kids are doing at the park,” said City of Chandler Recreation Coordinator Shawn Peoples. “They can come out and see they are riding and learning tricks and getting better at what they are doing with their craft.” Although the event is geared toward kids ages 12 to 18, it is open to all ages. Attendees will have the chance to test out the park and ride at 9 a.m. before demonstrations run from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. “I will have different vendors and demonstrations from professional riders showing tricks and how to use the park correctly,” Peoples said. Nine professional riders, including Jose (DCat) Yanez, will be on hand. Yanez appeared in the film “Rad” in 1984. In addition to the demonstrations, a video game truck will be on site featuring BMX games for kids who are unsure about riding their bikes at the park. “They can go in and play video games that are similar to the park,” Peoples said. “Many (will) get their courage up and try it as well.” Music, raffle giveaways and bike vendors are also a part of the festivities. This is the second year the BMX Bike Event has been held since Espee Park was
Stop by the Chandler BMX Park on Saturday, Sept. 12, for the BMX Bike Event. Submitted photo
built approximately six years ago. It serves to showcase the park to nearby residents and the community as a whole. The 25,000-square-foot facility, named one of the top five parks in the United States, has ramps, hills and half pipes. Last year the event attracted up to 45 people. This year, Peoples said he is expecting up to 200 attendees. “It should be a really nice time,” he said. “It’s time to kick back and have fun.” Peoples said he wants to show youth that they can do this as a living. BMX riders receive sponsorships from companies to ride. “It is something you can do as a profession,” he said. Peoples’ hope is that ESPN will air events from the BMX Park. For more information, call Peoples at (480) 782-2746, or email shawn.peoples@ chandleraz.gov. Preregistration is encouraged due to limited space. Tickets will be on sale the day of the event while supplies last. Meghan McCoy is a freelancer for the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at meghan@santansun.com.
The Chandler Recreation Division will hold a girl’s fast-pitch softball tournament on Saturday, Sept. 26, and Sunday, Sept. 27, at the Snedigar Sports Complex, 4500 S. Basha Rd. Teams in age groups 10 and younger, 12 and younger, 14 and younger, 16 and younger and 18 and younger will compete in a guaranteed three-game format during pool play, followed by a single-seeded elimination tournament on Sunday, Sept. 27. First- and second-place tournament winners will receive prizes. The entry deadline is Friday, Sept. 18, and entry fees are $350 for Chandler resident teams and $475 for nonresident teams. Residency is based on the address of the team manager. Teams can register online at www.
chandleraz.gov/registration using registration code 1SN272, or in person at the following locations: • Chandler Community Center, 125 E. Commonwealth Ave. • Snedigar Recreation Center, 4500 S. Basha Rd. • Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Rd. • Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd. Registration forms and fees also can be dropped off at or mailed to the Snedigar Recreation Center, ATTN: Chandler Classic Softball Tournament, 502 P.O. Box 4008, Chandler, AZ 85244-4008. Checks should be made payable to the City of Chandler. For more information, call (480) 7822704.
Seton Catholic High School hosting basketball tourney Seton Catholic High School will be hosting a three-on-three basketball tournament from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. Age divisions include third and fourth grade; fifth and sixth grade; seventh grade and eight grade; junior varsity; varsity, adult, masters 38 years old and older for both male and female athletes. Registration will be accepted through 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9. Game information will be posted online Friday, Sept. 11 with games being played
on Sunday. The cost is $80 per team with no more than four players to a team. Each participant will receive a tournament T-shirt and the winning team receives team apparel. Teams are guaranteed a minimum of three games, all of which will be played indoors with referees on all courts. Registration forms are available in the Seton Catholic High School main office, or online at www.setoncatholic.org. Contact Karen Self for more information at kself@ setoncatholic.org, or (480) 545-4309.
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WHERE KIDS EAT FREE Apple Dumpling Café 3076 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Suite 101, Gilbert (480) 279-3879, www. appledumplingcafe.com. Mondays are family value night, when kids eat free with each adult meal purchase of $6.95 or more. Ice cream happy hour is 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, when kids buy one ice cream or dessert and get one free. Chompie’s 3481 W. Frye Rd., Chandler (480) 398-3008 www.chompies.com Children 10 and younger receive one free item from the kids’ meal menu with an adult meal purchase of $8 or more on Tuesdays. Dine-in only. Copper Still Moonshine Grill 2531 S. Gilbert Rd., Suite 101, Gilbert (480) 656-1476 www. CopperStillMoonshineGrill.com Kids ages 10 and younger eat for free on Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult meal. Dilly’s Deli 2895 S. Alma School Rd., Suite 5, Chandler (480) 722-0645
www.dillysdeli.com Get one free kids’ meal for each adult meal purchased at $6 or more on weekends. Earnest 4991 S. Alma School Rd., Suite 1, Chandler (480) 883-3773 www.earnestrestaurant.com Through the end of August kids eat free from the kids’ menu with the purchase of an adult entrée. El Palacio Restaurant & Cantina 2950 E. Germann Rd., Chandler (480) 802-5770 www.epfamilyrestaurants.com Kids 12 and younger eat free when adult meals are purchased on Wednesdays. Fat Willy’s 4850 S. Gilbert Rd., Chandler (480) 883-1356 www.fatwillysaz.com/chandler From 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, dine-in and get a free kids’ meal with every adult entrée purchased. Kids can select from the Little Leaguers menu only and must be 12 or younger. Floridino’s Pizza & Pasta 590 N. Alma School Rd., Suite 35, Chandler
(480) 812-8433, www.floridinos.net Kids eat free from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays. Receive one free kids’ meal per $8 adult purchase when customers dine-in only. The Hungry Monk Andersen Fiesta Shopping Center, 1760 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler (480) 963-8000 www.hungrymonkaz.com Kids eat free on Mondays with every purchase of an adult entrée. NYPD Pizza 2580 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler (480) 722-0898 www.aznypdpizza.com Kids eat free on Wednesday and Sunday after 4 p.m. with the purchase of a small or medium pizza. Dine-in only. Pittsburgh Willy’s 48 S. San Marcos Pl., Chandler (480) 821-3197 Every day, except Sunday breakfast, one child aged 10 and younger eats free with each paying adult, while additional kids eat for 50 percent off, when they order from the Wee Willy menu only.
Planet Sub 1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler (480) 245-6503 www.planetsub.com Kids eat free with a paying adult on Mondays. Social Box 1371 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler (480) 899-6735 www.socialboxeateries.com Kids 12 and younger eat free from the kids’ menu with the purchase of an adult entrée on Mondays. Sidelines Grill 2980 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler (480) 792-6965 www.sidelinesaz.com Kids eat free from the kids’ menu after 4 p.m. Thursdays with the purchase of an adult entrée. Dine-in only. Whiskey Rose Bar and Grill 135 W. Ocotillo Rd., Chandler (480) 895-7673 Kids eat free on Tuesdays and Sundays with the purchase of an adult entrée.
WHERE KIDS EAT FREE The SanTan Sun News now has a regular “Where kids eat free” section. Restaurant owners, please email us details such as days of the week kids can eat free at your establishment, and what conditions apply, such as purchase of an adult meal, certain hours, etc. Include your restaurant name, address, phone and website and a contact name for verification. Readers, if you know of a location that has a kidseat-free program, email us with the restaurant name, a phone and / or email for confirmation and details. Email information to KidsEatFree@santansun.com.
Boy Scout Eagle Project a success Tyson-Jay Saena, a senior at Hamilton High School and a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 639, said he is thankful for the number of water cases and/or monetary support he received to exceed his Eagle Award’s goal. More than 700 cases of water were collected, which is over 9 tons of water. A huge thank you goes to the Chandler Rotary Club, and Chandler-Horizon Rotary Club, as well as Kiwanis Club of Chandler for their donations, he said.
Tyson-Jay Saena collected more than 700 cases of water, helping him receive his Eagle Award. Submitted photo
The water was delivered on April 11 to A New Leaf, a nonprofit organization in Mesa that serves approximately 19,000 people a year. It has homeless and domestic violence shelters, teen programs, community outreach programs, outpatient and afterschool programs. Most importantly, A New Leaf also serves a watering station for the greater East Valley. Congratulations Tyson-Jay for achieving your Eagle Award.
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Chandler High School teacher honored Chandler High School Disney Magic Cruise Ship. Theater Department After that she spent two teacher Stephanie years performing in “Les Likes was honored by Miserables” on tour and on the Disney Performing Broadway. She continues Arts Department at an to perform in television, Educators Summit– commercials, film voice-over Inspiring Brilliance Aug. and stage. 7 and Aug. 8 in Anaheim, In her first year as the California. The summit was theater teacher and director, attended by 22 specially Likes’ students won acting selected, outstanding and awards from National Youth innovative performing arts Stephanie Likes, Chandler Arts for best actors in “The High School theater teachers from all over the Crucible” and “Seussical the United States and Canada. department teacher, was Musical.” Last spring NYA recognized by the Disney Likes was invited and also awarded the cast of Performing Arts Department. recognized in part because Submitted photo “Seussical the Musical” the of her past professional “Outstanding Ensemble” experience as a lead award. performer over five years at Disney Likes and her family have lived in South World, Tokyo Disneyland and on the Chandler since she was in third grade.
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The Arizona Diamondbacks are accepting applications for the $100,000 School Challenge, which is presented by University of Phoenix, to benefit schools across Arizona. The program is open to all Arizona public, private and nonprofit charter schools, grades K-12. Teachers and administrators are encouraged to “make their best pitch” on why they deserve to receive this important funding by submitting an application at www.dbacks.com/schoolchallenge by Wednesday, Sept. 30. “We are excited to once again offer the School Challenge program for the third year in a row,” said Diamondbacks President and CEO Derrick Hall. “Along with our partners at University of Phoenix, the D-backs are impressed with the innovative programs that schools around the state of Arizona have created. We are committed to helping launch new and inspired programs, as well as assisting those that are in the greatest need of funding for even the most basic items. We are dedicated to ensuring that the schools in Arizona receive the resources that will make the biggest impact on our students and the community at large.” The D-backs kicked off the program in the spring of 2012 with the $100,000 School Challenge and received an overwhelming response that inspired the team to continue the program annually. With more than 2,500 applications over
ASSE International Student Exchange Program, in cooperation with community high schools, is looking for local families to host exchange students between the ages of 15 to 18 from a variety of countries. ASSE students are enthusiastic and excited to experience American culture while they practice their English. They also love to share their own culture and language with their host families. Host families welcome these students into their family, not as a guest, but as a family member, giving everyone involved a rich
the past three seasons, the D-backs have been able to help 111 schools for a grand total of $550,000 since the program began. The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation and the University of Phoenix provide a combined $100,000 for the program. The $5,000 grants have helped schools from across the state with innovative programs, such as vocational activities for special education students, digital sculpting for animation art classes, communitygardens and after school fitness classes. “University of Phoenix recognizes the financial challenges facing K-12 schools across America, and is proud to partner once again with the Arizona Diamondbacks to invest in deserving students and educators,” said Timothy P. Slottow, president of University of Phoenix. “The School Challenge recognizes innovative programs and projects at schools across Arizona. We are thrilled to join with the Diamondbacks to celebrate these educators and the noble work they do each day to brighten the hearts and minds of our youth.” The School Challenge is part of the D-backs’ overall charitable efforts. In 2014, the team and its charitable arm, the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation, surpassed $41 million in combined donations since its inception in 1998, including more than $3.8 million in 2014.
cultural experience. The exchange students have pocket money for personal expenses and full health, accident and liability insurance. ASSE students are selected based on academics and personality and host families can choose their students from a wide variety of backgrounds, countries and personal interests. To become an ASSE Host Family or to find out how to become involved with ASSE in the community, call (800) 7332773 or visit www.host.asse.com to begin the host family application.
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Chelsea Santiago, a Hamilton High School graduate, enrolled at Colgate University in Hamilton, New York. Zariah Claiborne has enrolled at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, New Mexico.
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The Junior Chuck Wagon Cook-Off is fun for youngsters 10 to 15 years old. Submitted photo
Junior Chuck Wagon Cook-Off invites youth to participate Chandler’s sixth annual Chuck Wagon Cook-Off is a family-friendly culinary competition and living history event on Friday, Nov. 6, and Saturday, Nov. 7. The event will feature a special cook-off open to a few adventurous and creative 10- to 15-year-old Valley youth on Saturday, Nov. 7. The festivities are held at Tumbleweed Ranch, near the southeast corner of Tumbleweed Park, 2250 S. McQueen Rd. Admission is free. For the Junior Chuck Wagon Cook-Off each youth participant is assigned to one of the authentic 1880s chuck wagon teams whose members will provide guidance for cooking cobbler in a Dutch oven over a wood fire. No cooking experience is required to enter the Junior Cook-Off, and while parental cooking help is not allowed, their enthusiastic support is welcome. Laurie Brimhall’s 14-year-old son, Harrison, competed the last two years in the Junior Cook-Off, and they both loved the experience. “It was like taking a walk back in time, seeing the authentic wagons and the history they represented,” she said. “We learned more about the Old West and our American past. It’s nice to see our Western heritage being preserved.” All youth participants receive the same basic peach cobbler recipe and the necessary ingredients upon arrival. The young cooks are encouraged to add their
own 1880s era spices and/or sweeteners to personalize the recipe. Check-in begins at 1 p.m. and the cobblers must be delivered to the judging station at 2:45 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to the top three peach cobblers, and the winners will be announced at 4 p.m. Harrison enjoyed the experience so much in 2013 that he participated again in 2014, and influenced his younger sister and a cousin to compete. He also won first place. “It was a fun day and I’m excited to do it again,” Harrison said. “The best thing was meeting Musselshell Wagon, (a chuck wagon team from Montana.) They were friendly, helpful, and taught me more about cooking in a Dutch oven.” There is no fee to register for the Junior Cook-Off, and the deadline to submit an entry form is Friday, Sept. 25. Participants will be chosen on a firstcome, first-served basis and notified by Oct. 9. Interested participants can contact the competition coordinator Melissa Jimro, at (480) 874-7591, or at melissa@icanaz.org. For complete rules and a registration form, visit www. chandleraz.gov/chuckwagon. The Chandler Chuck Wagon CookOff is presented by the Pardners of Tumbleweed Ranch and Biscuitflats Chuck Wagon. For more information, call (480) 782-2751.
Hannah O’Sullivan, 17, of Chandler won the 2015 U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship at Portland Golf Club, earning a 3 and 2 victory over Sierra Brooks, a 17-year-old from Sorrento, Florida. After trailing by three holes through 15, O’Sullivan steadily inched closer, cutting the deficit to one down at the 18-hole break, squaring the match through 23 holes, taking the lead on the 24th hole and make a 4-foot putt on the 34th green to seal the victory. “I can’t really describe how good it feels,” said O’Sullivan, who also earned co-runner up honors at the 2015 U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Championship. “It was just such a tough match today, and to be able to come out on top, it’s just incredible. I just feel so blessed.” O’Sullivan and Brooks received exemptions into the 2016 U.S. Women’s Open Championship at CordeValle, near San Jose, just 30 minutes from where O’Sullivan grew up in suburban San Francisco. O’Sullivan also received a 10year exemption into the U.S. Women’s Amateur and one-year exemption into the Ricoh Women’s British Open Championship, ANA Inspiration and Evian Championship. Brooks received a threeyear Women’s Amateur exemption. Both competitors played exceptional golf during Sunday’s 36-hole final match, with O’Sullivan playing to 7 under par and Brooks to 3 under, with the usual match-play concessions. O’Sullivan struck first, winning the par-4 third, but Brooks took holes five and six for a 1-up lead. O’Sullivan squared the match through seven holes, and Brooks regained the 1-up advantage with a 10-foot birdie on No. 9. For the next several holes, the momentum swung notably in Brooks’ favor. O’Sullivan flew the green on No. 10 and stubbed her chip, with the resulting bogey giving Brooks a 2-up lead. She extended the advantage to 3 up with another birdie on the par-4 14th. “This morning, I was striping it, and everything was really clicking,” said Brooks, who has verbally committed to attend and play for Wake Forest University for 2016. “I didn’t miss a lot of shots.” O’Sullivan returned to her early form on the par-4 16th, where she drained a
30-footer for birdie and cut Brooks’ lead to 2 up. Brooks then stumbled on the par-5 18th, finding a left fairway bunker off the tee. Her escape shot clipped some low-hanging trees and failed to advance more than 20 yards, ultimately resulting in a bogey that dropped her advantage to 1 up going into the lunch break. “I felt like I wasn’t playing very well at all the first 18, but I fought back and I still shot 1 under,” said O’Sullivan, who plans to join the University of Southern California golf team in the fall of 2016. “I knew the game was definitely there, and I had the opportunities.” O’Sullivan took her first lead since the fourth hole with a 5-foot birdie on No. 24. A second consecutive birdie on the 25th hole, this one from 6 feet, extended O’Sullivan’s advantage to 2 up. Brooks fought back with a birdie on No. 27 to pull within one, and the match again went to all square when O’Sullivan missed a 6-foot par putt on the 29th hole. The match turned squarely in O’Sullivan’s favor on No. 30. Brooks’ 40-footer for birdie just missed to the left and O’Sullivan dropped a 30-footer of her own for a 1-up lead. She went 2 up after Brooks failed to get up and down from a greenside bunker on No. 32, and gained the 3-up advantage by nailing a 7-foot birdie on the 33rd hole. “I knew if I was standing over that putt thinking about (winning), probably the result wouldn’t be what I would have liked,” said O’Sullivan. “I just tried to push that aside and just stand over the putt, commit to it and put a good stroke on it, and to see it go in was awesome.” Brooks had an opportunity to extend the match on No. 34. Her long birdie putt was on line, but heartbreakingly squeaked just past the hole to the left. “When we came back out (from lunch), she definitely played 100 percent and she definitely brought it on,” said Brooks. “I struggled a little bit, but I still played well, and she just played better, and she made more putts, and in match play that’s what it always comes down to.” The 2015 U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship is open to female amateur golfers with a handicap index not exceeding 5.4. It is one of 13 national championship conducted annually by the United States Golf Association, 10 of which are strictly for amateurs.
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Chandler’s Teen Leadership Academy accepting applications Chandler residents who are enrolled in high school, or a similar level homeschool program are encouraged to apply for Mayor Jay Tibshraeny’s Teen Leadership Academy. During the five-day program, students will meet with elected officials, managers and staff from every City department to better understand how Arizona’s fourth largest city is run. “The Teen Leadership Academy was created to develop the next generation
of leaders for our community,” said Tibshraeny. “This program provides a unique opportunity to learn about inner workings of our City, which will increase their awareness and engagement in the local government process.” The academy will run from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday, March 7, through Friday, March 11, during Chandler Unified School District’s spring intersession. Students must have transportation to
and from City Hall during the duration of the program. Applications for the free program are available online at www.chandleraz. gov/connect and must be submitted by Friday, Nov. 13. Completed applications may be mailed to Dave Bigos, mayor and council assistant, Chandler City Hall, 175 S. Arizona Ave., fifth floor, Chandler, AZ 85225. Applications also may be sent via email to david.bigos@chandleraz.gov.
The selection process will occur during the month of December, and the class will be introduced at the Mayor’s 2016 State of the City. For the second year in a row, the Chandler Kiwanis Club is funding the program costs for supplies, food and class T-shirts. For more details about the program, contact Bigos at (480) 782-2222.
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questions about her favorite teachers, her talents, and how she prepared for the upcoming Miss America Pageant. The competition is held in September in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The students were fascinated with her answers, and pleasantly surprised when she presented a personalized autographed postcard of herself to each student.
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BASHA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Basha Elementary School’s PTO has created a free mobile app for the 2015-2016 school year. The Bobcat app allows parents and students to access all the information found on the school, PTO and district websites. Users can access grades, lunchtimes, bus routes and teacher contact information. Also, with the one-touch attendance line, parents can call direct from the app to report an absence. With the Bobcat app, parents can receive push notifications for changes in daily schedules or other timely information. It is available free in the iPhone, iPad and Android app stores. —Kevin Adey CTA INDEPENDENCE The CTA Independence Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser is coming soon. Watch for
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School Cents: School Cents is offering quadruple points (20 points per dollar spent) when you log recipients from any Chandler Fashion Center eatery or restaurant. The offer includes restaurants around the mall, too, such as Benihana, Majerle’s, Famous Dave’s and the food court inside. Any receipt dated from May 1 or later can be logged at Guest Services, or turned into the School Cents box in the front office. Let’s get Tarwater in first place. Mark Your Calendar: Sept. 15: Restaurant fundraiser at Peter Piper Pizza from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Alma School and Queen Creek) Oct. 30: Fall Festival from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Plan to bring the family and
WEINBERG ELEMENTARY First- and second-grade students were treated to a special visit from firefighter Tom Foshee on Thursday, Aug. 13. Students learned about fire and home safety. This lesson was part of a partnership with the Chandler Fire Health & Safety Department called Life Partnership. Students are taught how to handle emergencies or dangerous situations. WNN (Weinberg Network News) held tryouts for positions on the news crew. Forty-five students attended. Eighteen students were selected and will begin videoing this week to provide news for the entire school. Fourth graders created a map of Arizona made out of a giant cookie. Many outstanding moms came in to help out with the project. —Heidi Huggins
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Growing up in Chile, Mariela Cortez Pereira began taking English classes in the seventh grade. Although she is bilingual and speaks English very well, Pereira said she never mastered writing English and speaks with an accent. She knows the importance of being bilingual though. So she and her husband, Stephen Barnes, opened Casa del Nino Bilingual Montessori School in Chandler in August 2012. Their goal is to have students who are fully bilingual—which she said means they can read, write, comprehend and speak two languages without an accent. Pereira said about 65 students ages 2 through 9 attend the school, which she called the area’s only truly bilingual Montessori school. Because she wants students to learn to understand people with different Spanish accents, Pereira said she hires teachers from a variety of Spanish-speaking countries, including Spain, Guatemala, Mexico and Chile. One teacher in each classroom must be born and raised in the United States, while the other is native to Latin America. In the pre-primary classroom for children ages 2 and 3, Pereira said the main focus is to train the brain to understand Spanish. In the primary class, which is for kids ages 3 to 5, Pereira said the students start to learn to read and write in both languages and, by the end of kindergarten, they can also speak Spanish in small sentences. Lower and upper elementary students continue their bilingual education while learning a variety of subjects including social studies, science, math and more. “Young children don’t discriminate between a first and second language; they just accept that there are two words for everything, like ‘table’ in English and ‘mesa’ in Spanish,” she said When Spanish is introduced to children younger than 7, they will simply end up having two native languages. In addition to learning a second language fluently, Pereira said there are many other benefits for children being bilingual. “Children who are bilingual can comprehend words better than people with just one language; they are all at a very high level of comprehension,” she said. “They are also very open to new cultures and people who look different, so socially being bilingual is a great benefit because the children have an open mind.” Phoebe Walsh, 9, is in her fifth year of bilingual education. Pereira said that Phoebe, who is in fourth grade, can already speak Spanish in the present, future and past tenses. “She can also spell better in Spanish than in English and she is already learning Spanish at a high school level,” Pereira said.
Phoebe Walsh said she likes learning Spanish at Casa del Nino Bilingual Montessori School in Chandler. She hopes to use her Spanish skills when she’s older to travel to other countries. Submitted photo
Phoebe, whose favorite subject is math, said she likes attending a bilingual school. “I like my teachers because they are nice, and I have English in the mornings and Spanish in the afternoons,” she said. Although she talks mostly in English with her friends at school, Phoebe said she speaks Spanish with a young boy who is from Spain. Phoebe also enjoys speaking Spanish at home to her mom, who is not bilingual and, admittedly, is not sure what she is saying. “I also like to make my mom read books in Spanish,” she said. Phoebe said she hopes to continue learning a second language. “I want to learn more Spanish when I get older, and I want to travel to different places,” she said. That said, Phoebe would follow the trend that children who become bilingual at an early age feel comfortable moving to another country as adults. “It’s normal for them to feel they can live in another country because they are already bilingual, and they have been relating to this other culture their whole life,” she said. “They don’t feel like they belong to a country; they feel more like they belong
to the world.” Casa del Nino Bilingual Montessori School is located at 2625 W. Queen Creek Rd., Suite 6, in Chandler. For more information, call (480) 963-2550 or visit casadelnino.co. Alison Stanton is a freelance writer who lives in the East Valley. She can be reached at Alison@SanTanSun.com.
RESOURCES Websites http://bit.ly/1wp46mF http://to.pbs.org/1Vuu6ra Books “The Bilingual Edge: Why, When, and How to Teach Your Child a Second Language,” by Dr. Kendall King and Dr. Alison Mackey “7 Steps to Raising a Bilingual Child,” by Dr. Naomi Steiner and Dr. Steven Parker “Be Bilingual—Practical Ideas for Multilingual Families,” by Annika Bourgogne
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September 1 Tumbleweed Tumble Tots 2 Game On
3 Tumbleweed Tumble Tots 4 Tumbleweed Tots The Painted Pot Discovering Outer Space
STEAM ECO Explorers Lil’ Gardener
“Cinderella” Puppet Show Kayaking and Canoeing Muffins and Mom Meet the Creature
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of a Feather 10 Birds Tumbleweed Tumble
of a Feather 11 Birds Tumbleweed Tots
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Sept. 5 - Sept 18, 2015 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 Birds of a Feather Gallery, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. This summer exhibition celebrates the birds that make Arizona home or a migration stop to some exotic location. Featured artists come from around Arizona and the United States and work with a variety of media ranging from nature photography to abstract sculpture. Visitors will also enjoy displays and interactive programs from exhibition collaborators including ASU’s Art Museum and School of Life Sciences. Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe. Free. (480) 350-2829, www. tempe.gov. 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 Tumbleweed Tumble Tots, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. This indoor play area is designed for children 5 and younger to play under parental/guardian supervision. This fun, safe and clean area will have plenty of toys, equipment and activities that are sure to keep the kids entertained. There is a maximum of four children per adult. Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. $2 to $3 registration fee. (480) 782-2900, www. chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Game On, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Relax with your fellow teens for two hours of afterschool gaming fun. Teens meet at the library every Wednesday afternoon to play games and socialize. No registration required. Tempe Public Library— Storytime Room, 3500 S. Rural Rd., Tempe. Free. (480) 350-5500, www.tempe.gov 2, 16, 23 Family Night at the TRC, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The first and third Wednesdays of the month enjoy a variety of different recreational activities and entertainment. Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. $2 to $5 registration fee. For more information contact Michael Fenzel, (480) 782-2908, www.chandleraz.gov/breaktime. 2, 4, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30 Tumbleweed Tots, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. This indoor play area is designed for children ages 5 and younger to play under parental/guardian supervision. This fun, safe and clean area will have plenty of toys, equipment and activities that are sure to keep the kids entertained. There is a maximum of four children per adult. Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. $2 to $3 registration fee. (480) 782-2900, www. chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed. 3 The Painted Pot, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Create a masterpiece on a clay pot. Designed for participants 15 years and older, it’s a wonderful night full of art and friends. Whether you are a first timer or a seasoned pro, spend a wonderful night full of art and friends. Participants must bring their own 10- to 12-inch clay pot to class. Environmental Education Center at Veterans Oasis Park, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. $8 to $11 registration fee. (480) 782-2900, www. chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed. 3 Discovering Outer Space, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a journey through space and an introduction to astronomy led by an amateur astrophysicist. Take a walk through Veterans Oasis Park and explore the vast solar system we call home. The class will conclude with a telescopic viewing of the beautiful night sky. Environmental Education Center at Veterans Oasis Park, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. $6 to $9 registration fee. (480) 7822900, www.chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed. 4, 11, 18, 25 STEAM, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Explore science, technology, engineering, art and math through interactive and exciting activities. Ages 6 to 11. Downtown Library Cactus Room, 22 S. Delaware
St., Chandler. Free. Registration required. (480) 782-2800, www.chandlerlibrary.org. 4 ECO Explorers, 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Leave no stone unturned on a journey to discover the dynamic systems that occur in our gardens and different ecosystems. Explore plants, animals and processes through activities that may include crafts, movement and experiments and stories. Learn about vegetables through observation and identification, a story and explore nature through an experiment. Environment Education Center at Veterans Oasis Park, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. $7 to $10 registration fee; $5 instructor/ supply fee. (480) 782-2895, www.chandleraz.gov/ tumbleweed. 4, 11 Lil’ Gardener, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Make a cute apron and paint a ceramic pot while wearing your new garden fashion statement. Each class is a stand-alone class, however, a variety of aprons will be made, so feel free to sign up for multiple classes. For participants ages 7 to 13. Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. $8 to $11 registration fee. (480) 782-2900, www. chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed 5 “Cinderella” Puppet Show, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Everyone’s favorite fairytale told with elegant hand puppets and two little mice rod puppets. One of the most popular shows of the Great Arizona Puppet Theater, “Cinderella” was awarded the UNIMA-USA Citation for Excellence in the Art of Puppetry. Tempe Public Library—Meeting Room A, 3500 S. Rural Rd., Tempe. Registration required, contact tplprograms@tempe.gov. (480) 350-5500, www.tempe.gov 5 Kayaking and Canoeing, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The slow movement of a canoe or kayak on a scenic lake can be both a restful and an invigorating experience. Learn how to safely use these simple watercrafts by experts from AZ Game and Fish. For ages 10 years and older. Environmental Education Center at Veterans Oasis Park, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. $3 to $5 registration fee. (480) 782-2900, www.chandleraz.gov/ tumbleweed. 5 Muffins and Mom, 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Come make muffins with your mom. Spend time mixing up batter and baking tasty treats. Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. $6 to $9 registration fee. (480) 782-2900, www. chandleraz.gov. 5, 19 Meet the Creature, 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. In this interactive program, children will get up close and personal with live animals while receiving a fun lesson in wildlife rescue and conservation. Each program features different, fascinating animals from around the world. Environmental Education Center at Veterans Oasis Park, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. $6 to $9 registration fee. (480) 782-2890, www.chandleraz.gov. 6, 13, 20, 27 LEGO Club, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The library supplies the LEGO, you supply the imagination. Ages 5-12. Downtown Library Copper Room North, 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler. Free. Registration required. (480) 782-2800, www.chandlerlibrary. org. 8 Teen Book Lovers Club, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Join fellow book lovers in discussing an array of books and get the chance to read and review books before they are published. Ages 12-18. Sunset Library Monsoon Room, 4930 W. Ray Rd., Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2800, www.chandlerlibrary.org.
9 Teddy Bear Sleepover, 10:10 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. Children are asked to bring their stuffed animal to preschool storytime Wednesday, Sept. 9. Animals will stay the night and need to be picked up on Thursday during preschool storytime. See what happens when stuffed animals spend the night at the library. Basha Library, 5990 S. Val Vista Dr., Chandler. Call for charge. (480) 782-2800, www. chandlerlibrary.org. 11 The Mojo Farmers, 7 p.m. This Tempe rock band has been kicking out the jams for more than 15 years. In their music, they follow the belief that variety is the spice of life. It’s a fun and family friendly performance. Tempe History Museum, 809 E. Southern Ave., Tempe. Free. (480) 350-5100, www.tempe.gov. 11 Bikes, Bounce and Boogie, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Come enjoy bikes, pedal cars, trikes, pedal push cars and a bounce house and music for children to enjoy. Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. Pre-registration fee required. (480) 782-2900, www.chandleraz.gov. 12 Exploring Colossal Cave in Tucson, 9 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. Looking for an adventure? This unique, off the beaten path field trip for ages 8 to 13 will explore one of Tucson’s greatest attractions— Colossal Cave Mountain Park. Bring plenty of water and snacks and wear comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing to meet any weather conditions. Trip includes transportation, but prepare to purchase or bring lunch. Children must be accompanied by an adult and all participants must register. Environmental Education Center at Veterans Oasis Park, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. $31 to $41 registration fee. (480) 7822890, www.chandleraz.gov. 12 Grandparents Day Breakfast Celebration, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Grandkids and their grandparents can come celebrate with breakfast from IHOP and Starbucks. Hamilton Library, 3700 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler. Call for charge; registration required. (480) 782-2800, www.chandlerlibrary.org. 12 Junior Animal Scientist, 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Explore the wondrous human and animal bodies in this fun, hands-on, multisensory modalities class. This class is for curious kids who wonder what makes us tick. Participants must be between 6 to 12 years old. Environmental Education Center at Veterans Oasis Park, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. $6 to $10 registration fee. (480) 7822890, www.chandleraz.gov. 17 Community Nights in the Courtyard, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Teens will have a chance to express their artistic creativity in hip-hop dancing, poetry and urban artwork. Chandler Community Center, 125 E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler. $2 to $5 registration fee. (480) 782-2727, www.chandleraz. gov. 18 Friday Feeding Frenzy, 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Join the EEC staff for a live animal feeding. Meet the animals in the nature center and learn about their diets. Veterans Oasis Park’s Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2890, www.chandleraz. gov/eec. 19 Talk like a Pirate Day, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The library will have pirate-inspired crafts, book reading, cartoons and treasure hunt. A parrot will make a special appearance. Hamilton Library, 3700 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler. Call for charge. (480) 782-2800, www.chandlerlibrary.org.
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20, 27 The Teen Scene, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Hang out with friends, play games, grab a spot to study, use a laptop or just munch on some snacks. Sunset Library Monsoon Room, 4930 W. Ray Rd., Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2800, www.chandlerlibrary.org. 21 Upcycled Headbands, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Have a favorite T-shirt that you can no longer wear? Upcycle it into two stylish headbands by using a Celtic knot and a five strand braid. Participants should bring at least one T-shirt and scissors. Chandler Community Center, 125 E. Commonwealth Ave. $6 to $9 registration fee. (480) 782-2727, www.chandleraz.gov. 21 Teen Create-Space, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy an open, create-friendly environment where teens are invited to create projects like crochet, coding, duct tape art, 3D printing/3D Pen Doodling and more. Ages 12-18. Sunset Library Monsoon Room, 4930 W. Ray Rd., Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2800, www. chandlerlibrary.org. 22 Science Matters Super Science Show, 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Science Matters needs your help to solve the mystery of the missing mascot. Use forensic science skills to solve the mystery and become a chemical detective. You can become a science super sleuth. Chandler Community Center, 125 E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler. $2 to $3 registration fee. (480) 782-2727, www.chandleraz. gov. 24 Fall Seed Swap, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Fall planting season is here. Come share seeds and seed starts, meet local gardeners and exchange gardening tips. You can participate even if you do not bring seeds. Envelopes and markers will be provided. Participants can be of all ages. Sunset Library Monsoon Room, 4930 W. Ray Rd., Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2800, www.chandlerlibrary.org. 26 Plants, People and the Environment, 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Since people have been on Earth, there has been a relationship between humans and plants. Take a guided walk through Veterans Oasis Park and learn about the importance of native plants to culture, food, medicine, tradition, arts and crafts, and music. The terrain is easy and will teach you the study of ethnobotany. Veterans Oasis Park’s Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. $8 to $11 registration fee. (480) 782-2890, www.chandleraz.gov/eec. 26 Vertuccio Farm Fall Festival, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday to Saturday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. This festival includes a 10-acre scarecrow-themed corn maze, 1800s family variety show, giant tube slide, rubber duck races and spider web crawl, bounce house, mini hay maze, barrel train, pumpkin patch and farm animals. For adults, test your strength on histriker, race pedal cards, and jump on the extreme air pillow, walk through the farm and discover where pizza comes from, kettle korn, fry bread, and barbecue. Vertuccio Farm, 4011 S. Power Rd., Mesa. $9 and free for ages 2 and younger. (480) 882-1482, www.vertucciofarms.com. 27 Fishing Trip, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pack a lunch and catch a ride up to Tonto Creek for some premium trout fishing. City of Chandler staff will transport you up to Tonto Creek and share some “secret” and favorite fishing holes. Just bring your fishing gear and valid AZ fishing license. Participants must be 6 years or older. Veterans Oasis Park’s Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. $10 to $14 registration fee. (480) 782-2890, www.chandleraz.gov/eec.
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This heart-pumping BMX Bike Event is for bike riders and enthusiasts ages 12 to 18 and will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 12, at Chandler’s Bike Park located in Espee Park, 450 E. Knox Road. Admission is $3 residents and $5 for non-residents.
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This special event celebrates these beautiful insects through guided walks, hands-on crafts and presentations. Walks are approximately 15-minutes in duration and the terrain is easy. Don’t miss this fun-filled, family-friendly special event on Saturday, September 26 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Environmental Education Center.
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Summer may be over, but swim lessons are still available at four of our six aquatic centers! Already know how to swim? Consider signing up for one of our youth or adult stroke development classes. Visit www.chandleraz. gov/registration for more information and to sign up.
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Grandparents and their grandchildren will have an opportunity to bond over a catered breakfast, crafts and photos this month. Hamilton Public Library, 3700 S. Arizona Ave., is hosting a Grandparents Day event from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, a day before the national celebration. It will feature a catered pancake breakfast from IHOP, a visit from its mascot and beverages from Starbucks. The free breakfast is being offered to the first 50 people who register by Friday, Sept. 11, at www.chandlerlibrary.org or by calling (480) 782-2828. “The local IHOP across from us said we would love to get the word out,” about the event, said Hannah Verdin, Chandler Public Library assistant. A card-making station for kids and a photo
booth to capture cherished memories will also be available. Library staff will read stories about grandparents and pancakes. “It will be a relaxing day to spend Grandparents Day,” Verdin said. The reasoning for the event is twofold—to celebrate the day and to bring seniors into the library. “It’s nice to have a program to draw them in once in a while,” she said. The Chandler Public Library system offers hundreds of programs for kids, including weekly storytime, afterschool programs, Children’s Theme Club and Minecraft. Meghan McCoy is a freelancer for the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at meghan@ santansun.com.
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Community Commentary
Early literacy is the foundation for positive outcomes for our youth organizations committed to ensuring every Early literacy is the foundation for child, birth to 5, obtains the necessary children to succeed in school and life. The literacy skills for school readiness. thought that children will learn how to The goal is to not create more read in pre-kindergarten programs, but to review the or kindergarten will be ones that are in place and ensure too late. Literacy efforts they’re being used to the fullest need to begin at birth. potential. It’s also important The most crucial ages that available resources are for preparing the brain’s accessible to families. Statistics development are 0 to 5 show that about 64 to 70 percent years old. It’s important for of students attending specific children to have a positive schools come unprepared. environment starting at This is not acceptable as the home that will support State of Arizona requires that them through their school all students must be proficient years. in reading before graduating Councilman Rick Education has always from the third grade. Schools Heumann. Submitted been a priority in Chandler. photo are spending additional funding The Chandler Education on remediation to bring these Coalition was formed in 2011. The coalition students to the proficiency level required. consists of members from community Less intervention will be needed if early businesses, agencies and organizations literacy efforts start at home. that already offer programs related to To understand where needs may education and literacy. Through the be, the Valley of the Sun United Way coalition, a literacy subcommittee was recently completed a literacy scan. The formed, now known as Read On Chandler. data collected from this scan will identify This group is a collaboration of community those areas needing assistance. Read
BY COUNCILMEN RICK HEUMANN
On Chandler is analyzing this data and reaching out to community partners to discuss strategies that will turn these statistics around. Stronger partnerships will be developed among the community organizations as the immediate target areas and current programs are identified. It’s beneficial to have all the players involved from the beginning, not just with the organizations, but starting at home and school. Through effective leadership and partnering, the data will align and adapt resources necessary for the continued success of children through high school graduation and college. Components of readiness include family engagement, health, screening and assessment, awareness, language, and outreach. On a recent “Chandler In Focus” show, I spoke with Joanne Floth, executive director of Read On Chandler, and Mary Sagar, Downtown Chandler library manager. It was exciting to hear about their partnership and the variety of early literacy programs currently offered. The Chandler libraries offer programs such as “High Five Play Group,” “Every Child
Ready to Read” and “Read to Succeed.” At the end of the “High Five Play Group,” participants receive reading together activity cards that are in English and Spanish. These cards provide literacy tips as well as book suggestions. All programs offered at the Chandler libraries are free. There are also opportunities to tutor or volunteer. For information on these programs and how to be involved, visit the Chandler Library website at www. chandlerlibrary.org. It’s important that parents and caregivers understand their responsibility and role in developing young minds in preparation for school. Reach out to the school and local organizations, as well as Read On Chandler. For information about Read On Chandler and available resources, visit readonchandler.org. To view the Chandler In Focus show discussing early literacy efforts, visit www.chandleraz.gov/ video. Councilman Rick Heumann, whose term expires January 2017, can be reached at rick.heumann@chandleraz.gov.
It’s always election season for county recorder BY DENNY BARNEY, MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT 1
You might wonder what an entire elections office does in the “off-season.” There are four consolidated dates for jurisdictions to hold elections: March, May, August and November. This means, in fact, there is almost always an election! On top of the larger city and state elections, the department also manages special elections, such as library, fire, hospital and school districts and the presidential preference. The department accommodates these workload swings by only having 55 permanent employees supplemented by 200 temporary employees. The temporary employees work for months preceding an
election on early voting, voter registration When they aren’t administering our and poll worker recruitment. Others assist First Amendment right to vote, they are in postelection processing promoting it. and the state-mandated handThe department conducts count process. On top of that, outreach events several times a the department requires 3,846 week across the 724 precincts special election poll workers countywide. These include and 118 troubleshooters at the naturalization ceremonies, high peak of major elections. These school education events and individuals work to setup polling other voter registration efforts. places, replace equipment and And they are very effective. The monitor polling activity so each elections department registers Denny Barney. voter’s experience is seamless. nearly 10,000 new voters each Submitted photo Elections need this dynamic year. Their good work doesn’t workforce model to manage stop there; they also work to the more than 1.3 million ballots cast each spread our democratic values to other statewide election. countries. Maricopa County has been
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new technology. These have improved accountability to the public, accessibility to individuals with disabilities and convenience for everyone. In 2014, they introduced ePollbooks which replace paper registers and rosters at the polling place. Each electronic poll book contains all voters’ files. With a scan of the voter’s driver’s license or identification card, an individual’s registration record will appear. If the voter is at the wrong polling place, the poll book will print a receipt with the address of the correct polling place location. ePollbooks also reduce provisional ballots, ensures each voter only gets one vote and eliminates the need to turn every page of the paper poll books manually. That’s a big improvement. Their achievements have been recognized nationally. Since our elected county recorder, Helen Purcell, took office in 1988, her department has been the recipient of many awards and much praise. They have been recognized by The Smithsonian Collection, the National Association of Counties and Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. These awards highlight their achievement in military and overseas voting, voting by mail and many more. So, whether or not the next election “goes your way,” we can all celebrate this fundamental right. But take a moment and remember the individuals who ensure this right is convenient, accessible and fair.
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Fostering strong neighborhoods, leaders in Chandler information is also available on the site. that will increase their awareness and Best of all, once we have narrowed the engagement in the local government This year’s budget process was field through a judging panel, residents process. We’ll even provide some food aptly themed: “Chandler, the place to will again be able to vote online to pick and class T-shirts, compliments of the be.” There are many reasons why our their favorite. Chandler Kiwanis Club. community stands among the best in These awards recognize, We will review the applications in the nation as a destination support and encourage December and formally announce the for families, business and neighborhoods and those second class at my State of the City visitors. Among them are who work so hard to make Address next February. Participants the many communities that them better. And to develop in the inaugural class encountered a thrive here because of strong the next generation of tremendous learning experience, and our leadership, pride in ownership neighborhood leaders, we city will benefit as we grow and cultivate and camaraderie among will also bring back the this new generation of leaders. neighbors. Teen Leadership Academy I Here are a couple of comments These are the places launched earlier this year. from the students enrolled in the first within our city’s boundaries This class works with high class: “This experience taught me that where people come together school students to better City government has a direct impact on to conquer challenges and Mayor Jay Tibshraeny. involve them in the workings the citizens that live within it.” And, “This create lasting relationships Submitted photo of the City, but also helps experience exceeded all my expectations. that help mold more them develop a new sense of pride I could not have asked for a better sustainable neighborhoods. In 2013, for their community. Applications are program to be a part of.” I launched an awards program to available online at the same web address If you know a teen (or are one!) commemorate these special places. listed above—and the academy will take who could benefit from this experience, Now in its third year, nominations are place from March 7 to March 11, during encourage them to apply today at www. open once again for the Neighborhood the first week of Chandler Unified School chandleraz.gov/connect. Excellence Awards. District’s intersession. The awards program includes four Like this year’s class, teens will learn Mayor Jay Tibshraeny can be reached categories: Best Neighborhood Event, about all facets of City government at jay.tibshraeny@chandleraz.gov. His Most Active or Engaged Neighborhood, and take part in exercises and activities term expires January 2019. Best Revitalization Story and Best Neighborhood Leader. The nomination process will take place through Nov. 20, and I will announce the winners in the spring of 2016. Applying is simple In the “Women’s faces by women artists on display at the CCA” story on Page 57 and can be done at the City’s website, of the Aug. 15 issue, it should have said that Chris Saper painted the portrait of Janet www.chandleraz.gov/connect. More Napolitano.
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Crust opens near resort Italian dining with a focus on pizza ($8 Crust is bringing a nostalgic feel to family to $25). However, the menu is varied. Appetizers run the gamut of filet sliders dining in Chandler. with horseradish cream sauce ($13) to The third to open in the Valley, Crust’s grilled artichoke and burrata ($11). Pasta location next to the historic Crowne Plaza ($10 to $17) and rollatini ($9 to $10.50) are San Marcos Golf Resort boasts vintage booths procured from the iconic Monti’s La also featured. Take-home jars of marinara sauce benefit Casa Vieja and a Kurt Warner’s basement lounge Treasure House that was once a Foundation. speakeasy. “We do halfThe trio price bottles of eateries is of wine every owned by Ryan Monday,” Mitchell and Mike Mitchell added. Merendino, both The restaurant of whom put is open, and the hours into the basement lounge, renovation of the The Ostrich, Chandler space at is expected to 10 N. San Marcos debut in October. Pl. Serving craft “That cocktails and downtown small plates for Chandler area was two, The Ostrich very appealing will focus on to us,” Mitchell live music and said. “We realized industry nights. this is a golden Private bookings opportunity.” will be available Mitchell and Monday through Merendino saw Wednesday. such potential “It’ll be in the space that Crust co-owner Mike Merendino, center, chats with developing a it was worth the customers at the new Chandler location. Submitted Collins concept, months of blood, photo which is a sweat and tears style of cocktails, headed up by Brandon the restaurateurs put into the space. Casey,” Mitchell said. “He is a well-known “We literally turned that space from mixologist in the Southwest.” a construction zone, to an office, to Mitchell stresses that Crust is all about a restaurant, because we had to get being local. everything done,” Mitchell said. “Crust is a local brand,” he said. “We try Mitchell said Crust’s concept is simple: BY TRACY HOUSE
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Soft Surroundings comes to Chandler Fashion Center
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Dubbed an “ageless store,” Soft Surroundings has landed in Chandler Fashion Center selling apparel, beauty, gift and home decor products for women. Jessica Conick, a Soft Surroundings public relations representative, said there is a lot of excitement about bringing the store to the shopping center’s Nordstrom wing. “We’re still kind of a small, growing company, so every store that we open is a huge deal for us. We really get invested in the community,” she said. Soft Surroundings released its first catalog in 1999 featuring its upscale see SOFT SURROUNDING page 47
Jason Orozco, owner of Salon Orozco, said he is proud to offer his clients an upscale setting where they can relax and feel welcome. Submitted photo
Salon Orozco offers upscale and relaxing setting BY ALISON STANTON
Sixteen years ago, Jason Orozco fulfilled a childhood dream by opening his own hair salon, the aptly titled Salon Orozco. But after cutting and styling hair at his own Chandler location, he moved to a suite inside L’mage Salon Studios on Alma School Road 18 months ago. He has been a hair stylist for 16 years. The move has given Orozco, who does men’s and women’s haircuts as well as color, a much-needed change of pace. “I provide my clients with a low-stress, upscale and professional setting that makes everyone feel welcome,” he said. His clients also like the privacy of Orozco’s fully enclosed suite. “I have been able to grow my client base from referrals from other businesses inside of L’mage,” he said. “The independence of having a dramafree place has been the fresh start I have needed for years.” Orozco said he was initially unsure
about opening a hair salon, so instead studied graphic design. He said his background in art helps him as a stylist. “I’ve been an artist all my life, so it really helps me to visualize things a lot more when someone is telling me what they want,” he said. In addition to using high-quality products, like Goldwell Color, which Orozco said lasts a long time, he also prides himself on his exceptional communication skills. This means Orozco will take the time to ask his clients what they are looking for in their cut and/or color, and listen carefully when they describe their new style. “Experience is definitely important, and after spending 16 years in the business I really do know a lot,” he said. “But communication is really the No. 1 thing— to understand people and to get into their heads a bit to really see what they want.” see SALON page 47
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But whether he’s cutting someone’s hair or helping a client to have a new hair color and updated look, Orozco is happy he decided to pursue his childhood dream. “The No. 1 thing for me is that I love what I do. It feels good for me to wake up every day and come to work.”
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Salon Orozco is located at 2735 S. Alma School Rd., Suite 130, in Chandler. For more information, call (480) 612-5532. Alison Stanton is a freelance writer who lives in the East Valley. She can be reached at alison@santansun.com.
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Soft Surroundings isn’t just about beauty. Store officials get involved locally. “We reach out to the local community and really try to engage,” Conick said. “The charity aspect is the way we target each individual community instead of doing something nationally. We plug into those local charities that our employees and our customers in those areas feel connected to and care about.” Tracy House is a freelancer for SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at news@ santansun.com.
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Arizona Restaurant Week Chamberlain hits Amazon bestseller list with ‘Success Today’ scheduled for September Chandler orthodontist Dr. Tom Chamberlain has joined a select group of entrepreneurs from around the world to co-pen the book “Success Today” with noted speaker and author Brian Tracy. Upon its summer release, “Success Today” reached bestseller status in two Amazon categories. In “Direct Marketing,” it reached No. 14, and in “Sales and Selling,” it hit No. 73. Chamberlain contributed the chapter titled “On Giving and Getting.” To purchase the book, visit http://amzn.to/1hNiotp. Chamberlain founded Chamberlain Orthodontics in October 2002. While his practice has grown to include two offices in Chandler and two affiliate locations in Phoenix, he attributes much of his success to his staff. Since the start of his career, Chamberlain has thrived on educating himself and his staff. They regularly attend continuing education courses and are proficient in all aspects of orthodontic care. His office has advanced the knowledge of accelerated orthodontics, which speeds up the treatment times of braces by 50 percent. Recently, they have incorporated “Sleep Friendly Orthodontics” into their practice, helping patients with snoring and sleep apnea problems. Chamberlain will be recognized by The National Academy of Best-Selling Authors, an organization that honors authors from many of the leading
independent bestseller lists. A portion of the royalties earned from “Success Today” will be donated to Entrepreneurs International Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating unique launch campaigns to raise money and awareness for charitable causes. Chamberlain Orthodontics believes in giving forward. Over the course of a year, its office staff has donated to soccer and baseball teams, candidates in talent and beauty pageants, cheer squads, school music programs, community boys and girls clubs, Boy and Girl Scout troops, high school football teams, volleyball teams and dance teams. Chamberlain Orthodontics has teamed up with Smiles Change Lives, a nonprofit group that places those who can’t afford braces with an orthodontist who is willing to treat them at no cost. Chamberlain also gives free treatment to those in need through the local schools and the Boys and Girls Clubs. The Reno, Nevada, native graduated from Brigham Young University (BYU) with a Bachelor of Science in psychology and a minor in musical theater. In his younger years, Chamberlain’s vocal performance and theater experience sent him around the United States and Europe. He is married to Tamara (Marshall) Chamberlain, from Merced, California, and they have four children—Kohler, Kelsey, Spencer and Hailey.
Arizona Restaurant Week will offer foodies the chance to order from special menus and to eat their way across the Valley from Friday, Sept. 18, to Sunday, Sept. 27. During Fall ARW, participating restaurants, many of which are located in Chandler, offer a three-course prixfixe menu for $33 or $44, excluding beverages, tax and gratuity unless otherwise noted. ARW menus allow food lovers to experience the height of culinary talent of chefs statewide. Some of the Chandler restaurants include Ocotillo Golf Resort and The Keg. “Arizona’s food scene continues to thrive,” said Arizona Restaurant Association President and CEO Steve Chucri. “We’re fresh off the success of our inaugural Arizona Breakfast Weekend, and preparing for another wildly popular restaurant week. Our local chefs and mixologists are incredibly innovative and continue to delight taste buds around the state.” More than 75 restaurants have already signed up to participate in this highly touted culinary event, produced by the Arizona Restaurant Association. In all, over 200 restaurants are expected to participate. Fall Arizona Restaurant Week will have something from every palate: J&G Steakhouse at the Phoenician, Binkley’s Restaurant, Southern Rail, Salty Sow
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El Palacio of Chandler’s Rockin’ Taco Street Fest returns to the restaurant from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. Highlights include a newly expanded kid’s zone with more water play activities, a taco eating contest, a chance to win a trip to Ensenada and more live entertainment including steel drums, reggae, Ballet Folklorico dancers and a DJ. Admission is $5 and includes one raffle ticket for a chance to win a trip to Ensenada, Mexico. Families can enjoy street taco stations, a margarita hut, tequila tasting, cold beer, games, vendors, entertainment and more. The event will also feature salsa and taco competitions. “I’m excited to bring this fun community event back again this year. It’s a lot of fun celebrating Mexican Independence with our customers, friends and families,” said Anthony
Serrano, owner and head chef at El Palacio Restaurant & Cantina of Chandler. The Rockin’ Taco Street Fest will be held at El Palacio of Chandler in the Crossroads Shopping Center, 2950 E. Germann Rd. Children 12 and younger will be admitted for free. Tickets are available at El Palacio, online at www.rockintacoaz. com or at the door on the day of the event. A percentage of the proceeds from El Palacio’s Mexican Independence Day Fiesta will benefit Ballet Folklorico Quetzali-AZ, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the awareness and education of Mexican culture through folkloric dance. The organization is located at 3016 N. Dobson Rd., Suite 16, in Chandler. For more information, visit www.quetzali-az.com.
The Arizona Off-Road & Sand Expo is returning to the Valley, and a Chandler businessman is responsible for the comeback. Last held in 2008, the event drew 265 exhibitors and nearly 23,000 patrons. This year Andy Meyer, president at CA International and a Chandler native who owns and operates the expo, is hoping for an even larger turnout. “We were the second-largest national Off-Road Expo in 2008, but the recession hit and the draw just was not there,” said Brian Schreiner, marketing manager for the off-road expo. “Now we are back in 2015 and ready for a huge event.” Held at WestWorld of Scottsdale from Friday, Sept. 25, through Sunday, Sept. 27, the attraction will actually house two expos: the first the off-road event inside WestWorld, and an RV-trailer one outside on the grounds. Attendees to the Off-Road Expo will see the newest and most innovative vehicles, equipment and accessories for their adventures. “We will have anything and everything that off-road enthusiasts could want on display,” Schreiner said. Sponsors are numerous and include such well-known companies as: Monster, O’Reilly Auto Parts and Sanderson Ford. Mesa-based TMW Off-Road is one sponsor that cannot wait for Sept. 25. “It is great to see the expo back in Arizona,” said Doug Tylor, owner of TMW Off-Road. “We are missing these kinds of
events here in Arizona.” A one-day pass can be purchased for $20, a three-day pass for $30 and free passes for kids 12 and younger. Hours for the expo are 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Additional activities for attendees include two after parties—Friday at Tilted Kilt and Saturday at Twin Peaks. Both restaurants are nearby in Scottsdale. According to Schreiner, there will be $5 off coupons in participating locations throughout the Valley for the 2015 Arizona Off-Road Expo. Schreiner is confident that there will be plenty of 2008 returning fans visiting the expo as well as a whole new group of excited off-road enthusiasts. “This will be a great event with a lot of fun for everyone. Find more details of the event at: http://arizonaoffroadexpo.com/ activities. Tim J. Randall is a freelancer for the SanTan Sun News. He can be reached at news@santansun.com.
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A fitness challenge returns for a good cause to The PITT, in conjunction with Pulse Fitness, beginning Monday, Sept. 28. In a typical challenge format, a participant’s weight and body fat is measured before and after the eight-week program. Meanwhile, participants will collect pledges, which will be donated to the Children’s Cancer Network on Saturday, Nov. 28, during the annual AfterThanksgiving Workout. “This eight-week program is designed to give participants a running start into leading a healthier lifestyle,” said The PITT owner Brian Clark. “Through the course of your entire life, eight weeks is not very much time; however, these eight weeks provide the participants with all the tools necessary to change eating and exercise habits going forward into their new life. The friendly competition between The PITT and Pulse Fitness is perfectly designed, so that everybody wins. Participants learn to achieve their fitness
Burger 21, an award-winning “beyond the better burger” fast-casual franchise, is continuing to raise the bar for the better burger industry with the rollout of its loaded spud burger and white chocolate raspberry shake, both of which are available for a limited time. As part of its concept, Burger 21 offers a different chef-inspired burger and handcrafted shake on the 21st of every month. In addition, the brand donates 10 percent of its restaurants’ sales to a local charity or school in the communities it serves on that day. Through Sunday, Sept. 20, guests can enjoy Burger 21’s loaded spud burger, which features a certified Angus beef patty on a layer of scallion cream and topped with cheddar cheese, chopped bacon and potato crisp served on a toasted brioche bun with a side of its house made cheese and ale sauce. Burger 21’s white chocolate raspberry shake is a sweet blend of creamy vanilla ice
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Sweets to hold grand opening The Marquez family has opened their dream restaurant, Sweets, providing great food and exceptional service. Although formerly known as Dairy Queen for 24 years, Sweets still offers great ice cream, said Bertha Marquez, one of the owners. “We want the community to know it’s the same owners and we want them to
try our new ice cream,” she said. A grand opening will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5. Sweets is located at 900 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler. For more information, visit www. mysweetsaz.com, or www.facebook. com/mysweetsaz. Stop by Sweets Saturday, Sept. 5, for the grand opening celebration. Submitted photo
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The City is accepting nominations for the 2015 Mayor’s Neighborhood Excellence Awards. Now in its second year, the awards recognize neighborhoods and leaders for their dedication to creating community, increasing neighborhood involvement and developing the next generation of leadership. Chandler residents are encouraged to submit their nominations by 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20. Applications are available at www. chandleraz.gov/connect. “Chandler has an outstanding quality of life because of its strong foundation of connected and involved neighborhoods,” said Mayor Jay Tibshraeny. “The Neighborhood Excellence Awards support and honors those individuals and groups who timelessly work to improve our community.” There are four award categories: • The Best Neighborhood Event Award: (one-time or ongoing) recognizes a neighborhood that helps strengthen its community through a one-time or ongoing neighborhood event that encourages participation and promotes ongoing communication. • The Most Active or Engaged Neighborhood Award will recognize a neighborhood where neighbors are actively engaged in activities that promote neighborliness and communication structures in place. • The Best Revitalization Story Award will acknowledge a neighborhood that was diminished either socially or physically, but where residents collaborated and took positive actions to unify and
Residents and visitors alike are invited to experience the new old west Rawhide Western Town and Event Center. It opened for its 2015-2016 season on Friday, Sept. 4, and features new town hours and steakhouse menu items, as well as exciting attractions. Admission and parking are free, excluding special events and holidays. New general public hours for Rawhide Western Town and Event Center are 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays, 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays and 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays, excluding special events and holidays. Rawhide is open to the public every weekend for three action packed days of fun and excitement for adults and kids. Rawhide is also available daily for private event bookings. From the moment the gates open, guests are sure to have New this season is the Rawhide Express train ride, which a memorable experience with loops and winds through the desert terrain alongside Rawhide’s enhanced, interactive, the new Riverwalk and lawn area. Submitted photo western-style welcome as they’re greeted by cowboys and take part In addition, Rawhide’s new Pizza in an authentic Rough Rider Shoot Out. Tavern will feature quick and easy grabThe nonstop entertainment continues and-go food options while guests enjoy with new additions to Rawhide’s famed the town attractions and entertainment. sites and attractions, including new stunt New, too, is the Rawhide Express train shows by the Rough Riders in the Six ride, which loops and winds through Gun Theater. Also new is the Rawhide the desert terrain alongside the new Honky Tonk, a bar and indoor bull ride. Riverwalk and lawn area. Kids can hop Guests can grab a drink and try their luck into their favorite animal cart as they go on The Widowmaker Mechanical Bull. for a spin on the Barnyard Express Kiddie
rejuvenate their neighborhood. • The Neighborhood Leader of the Year Award will honor an individual that has inspired positive change, both social and physical, in the neighborhood through his/her leadership. It recognizes individuals who have sought out resources through education and have encouraged leadership in others. To apply for the Neighborhood Award, or Neighborhood Leader Award, the neighborhood must be registered with the City of Chandler’s Neighborhood Registration Program. To register a neighborhood, visit www.chandleraz.gov/ neighborhoods. Award submissions must be provided in essay form and not exceed 500 words. Specific criteria and requirements are listed on the award application. Completed applications may be submitted in person to City of Chandler, Neighborhood Resources Division, 235 S. Arizona Ave., or as a PDF document to judy. ramos@chandleraz.gov. A panel of judges, led by the mayor, will review applications and the public will have an opportunity to vote for their favorites online from Monday, Dec. 14, through Monday, Jan. 22. Winners will be announced by the mayor in the spring of 2016. Winners will be awarded a $500 Neighborhood Jump Start Grant, to be used for eligible projects, and be featured in the City’s News for Neighbors newsletter, www. chandleraz.gov and the Chandler Channel. For more information, contact Chandler’s Neighborhood Programs office at (480) 782-4354.
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September is library card signup month
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Train. At either train, guests can pick up the new Rawhide Town Passport—an interactive adventure collecting free stamps for a variety of locations around Rawhide to redeem for an exciting gift. Guests can kick back at Rawhide’s Steakhouse, which was recently featured on Food Network’s “Craziest Restaurants in America” hosted by Graham Elliot. Enjoy daily live music, hometown hospitality and authentic western fare, including Rawhide’s famous fried rattlesnake and Rocky Mountain oysters prepared by Executive Chef Jonathan Scott. Steakhouse reservations are recommended by calling (480) 502-5600, or email reso@rawhide.com. Rawhide’s specialty shops and boutiques have also been stocked to the brim for the season offering a myriad of western themed gifts, leather goods, jewelry, apparel and home décor— making perfect gifts for friends and family. Rawhide is located at 5700 W. North Loop Rd., Chandler.
Chandler Public Library would like to remind all Maricopa County residents that September is Library Card Signup Month. There is no fee associated with getting a library card, and yet, cardholders can: • Check out books, magazines, CDs and DVDs, and place a hold on popular titles; • Use the job center with trained staff and volunteers to provide assistance; • Use computers and access free Wi-Fi; • Reserve study rooms and meeting rooms; • Attend programming for youth of all ages, including story times for young children and science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics workshops for youth; • Participate in adult classes and programs; • Take citizenship workshops; • Print or photocopy documents for a nominal fee; • Send a fax anywhere in the United States • Get expert advice on the next read, research paper or anything library related.
The list above is long, but it is only some of the activities and services a person can access in person at one of four Chandler libraries. Cardholders also have access to an entire library of resources online 24-7. These resources include e-books and e-magazines; music downloads through the Freegal app; language-learning programs; consumer reports; Chilton auto repair manuals; reference USA list generation database; business database; genealogy database; elementary school-age resources for learning; online course on a variety of subjects and legal forms. “Libraries have changed with the times,” said Brenda Brown, the City’s cultural affairs director. “We are not your grandmother’s library. Chandler libraries are technologically modern and offer more electronically based services than ever before. Our
offerings are modern and have evolved to meet our cardholders where they are, whether that is inside one of our library branches, at their home, in their favorite coffee shop, or wherever their mobile lifestyle takes them. We also offer free access to expert libraries who are ready to help every step of the way, no matter a person’s age or learning level.” To sign up for a Chandler Public Library card, stop by any of the four library locations, or visit www.chandlerlibrary.org.
9/11 memorial event to be held at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park The Lucas Oil Regional Off-Road Series Arizona presented by ADS Racing Shocks, will host a 9/11 memorial event with rounds seven and eight of the 2015 season on Friday, Sept. 11, and Saturday, Sept. 12. At the venue, patrons can honor the country’s police officers, firefighters and military, all of whom will be admitted for free with a photo ID. Come out and experience Arizona’s best trucks, buggies, UTVs and trophy karts racing on the Lucas Oil Short Course off-road track at Wild Horse Pass
Motorsports Park in Chandler. The National Guard will have a helicopter on display for spectators to view. There will be plenty of additional activities for the entire family to enjoy, such as fire trucks, bounce houses and a rock wall. There will be free monster truck rides with donation, with all the proceeds going toward the Fallen Firefighter Memorial Fund and Vettix. Gates open at 3 p.m. with racing starting at 6 p.m. Admission is $11 for adults; $9 for children ages 6 to 12 and
free for children 5 and younger. There will be a fireworks display on Saturday at the end of the racing activities at approximately 10 p.m. For more information, visit www. facebook.com/arizonashortcourse.
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Pei Wei launches ‘Pei It Forward’ initiative to combat hunger
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Arizona has one of the highest percentages of child hunger in the nation, with one in four children facing food insecurity statewide. As September is national Hunger Action Month, Pei Wei is partnering with St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance, the world’s first food bank, to fund more than 70,000 meals for Arizonans in need. The Arizona-based fast casual restaurant is kicking off its “Pei It Forward” cause-related initiative in Phoenix as the presenting sponsor of St. Mary’s “30 Ways in 30 Days” campaign. In addition to making a monetary donation to the food bank, Pei Wei will fund one meal for a local family in need for every Kids Wei meal purchased at Phoenix-metro Pei Wei locations during the month of September. “The food insecurity statistics in Arizona are staggering, especially concerning children,” said Siobhan Richards, Pei Wei spokeswoman. “Since Phoenix is our home base and food is our business, partnering with St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance was a natural fit to help alleviate hunger locally and generate awareness for such an important cause.” To celebrate national “Go Orange Day” on Thursday, Sept. 3, Pei Wei donated 500 Kids Wei meals to a Title I elementary school in Phoenix with a high percentage of children on the free and/or reduced lunch program. Additionally, Pei Wei employees volunteered their time at St. Mary’s that afternoon, assembling emergency food boxes for those in need. “Hunger Action Month helps food
San Tan Mountain Regional Park offers individuals of all ages with the opportunity to learn about the outdoors, while also witnessing first-hand what the outdoors has to offer.
Pei Wei will fund one meal for a local family in need for every Kids Wei meal purchased at Pei Wei locations in September. Submitted photo
banks across the country raise awareness for hunger and encourages the community to join in the fight,” said St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance president and CEO Beverly Damore. “We thank Pei Wei for sponsoring Hunger Action Month and helping us ‘go orange’ to assist the one in four children in Arizona at risk of hunger each day.” Pei Wei offers a menu of fresh, highquality Asian cuisine featuring 35 flavorful hand-cut ingredients. The restaurant provides a lively, casual dine-in experience and the flexibility, speed and convenience of take-away service to provide guests tasty options for a quick, light lunch or relaxing dinner. Pei Wei serves freshly prepared, wok’d-to-order dishes with Asian inspiration in a comfortable, modern diner environment. Pei Wei owns and operates 195 restaurants in 25 states and licenses the Pei Wei brand for use by partner restaurant operators in airport and international locations. For more information, visit www. peiwei.com.
Nathan Marten Memorial Join San Tan Shredders for a Beginners Ride where participants will learn some basic skills that every aspiring mountain biker should know. The group will cover topics ranging from proper riding position to braking and how to navigate uphill and downhill climbs. A helmet is required for safety reasons. Bring plenty of water and an extra tube. All riding athletes are welcome. Meet at the main trailhead west of the Visitor Center at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6. Desert Walk ‘n’ Talk Join Park Host Robert for an easy 1-mile walk and talk program about the beautiful desert. Participants will learn how to identify plants while learning some interesting facts. Do you know how to identify a cholla cactus? And do cholla cactus really jump? How many seeds do saguaros produce and why don’t we see more of them? For all the answers to your questions, meet Robert at the flag pole at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8. Bring extra water and wear closed-toed shoes. Just for Kids: Volcanoes Let’s take a journey to the center of the earth as attendees explore volcanoes.
Participants will learn some amazing facts about the world’s fire topped mountains as well as some fascinating stories about Arizona’s volcanic past. Then participants will have a little fun making an oozy goopy mess with an epic eruption at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. Meet inside the Nature Center. Full Harvest Moon Hike The Harvest Moon occurs before the fall equinox. In the days before light bulbs, farmers relied on the moonlight to help them harvest their crops, allowing them to work well into the evening. It’s also at this time the moon appears as a giant pumpkin ascending above the horizon. Participants will be hiking an easy-moderate 2.2-mile loop trail at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26. Wear closed-toed shoes, bring water and a camera and meet at the main trailhead area. San Tan Mountain Regional Park is located at 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek. For a complete listing of programs, visit www.maricopa.gov/parks/santan/.
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As You Wish Pottery celebrates 20th anniversary Twenty years ago this September, As You Wish Pottery opened its doors as the state’s first contemporary “paint your own pottery” studio. During the last two decades, As You Wish’s dedication to customer satisfaction, strategic Valley location planning and steady growth makes it a recognized leader in the pottery painting industry. To celebrate the milestone, the business recently conducted a contest asking customers to share their favorite memories, called “Dish on the Wish.” Hoping for a few special entries, the management team was amazed at the volume they received. Nearly 150 people entered the contest, sharing stories about birthdays, anniversaries, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, as well as other special moments in their lives. The entries were so compelling, some bringing them to tears, or causing them to laugh out loud, that the company added extra winners during the judging, adding first through third prizes—gift cards of $150, $100 and $50, in addition to the $200 grand prize and 20 runners up who received $20. The grand prize winner, Heather Webster, recounted a story titled “The Magic Cup,”
about her very young son who had a disease that made his lungs fill with painful fluid each time he drank any beverage. After medications, surgery and therapy, her son no longer wanted to drink even though it was safe to do without mixing in thickening agents. When he saw a tiny shot glass at As You Wish that he could make his own, it was a breakthrough in getting him to try different liquids in his therapy. “Father’s day approached and I took my children to As You Wish Pottery to paint a mug for their dad,” Webster said. “My son immediately fell in love with a shot glass. Getting down on my knees, I took the glass in my hands and looked it over. ‘You know I think this might be a magic glass.’ My son’s eyes immediately looked back at the glass, his face full of hope. ‘I’m pretty sure that whoever paints this glass can drink from it without feeling any pain.’ I
smiled as my son grabbed the tiny glass with both hands and uttered just one word... please.” The first-place winner, Erin Litchfield, is an active duty service person and incredible artist serving with the Air Force in the Middle East. Her entry shared how As You Wish has become a treasured mother/ daughter tradition for her and her mom every time she is deployed and returns home to the United States safely. “Two years later, I embarked on another great adventure and joined the United States Air Force,” Litchfield said. “Since then the time I have to spend with my family has become increasingly limited. However, we continue to find time to get together and paint, especially before and after my deployments. The happiness I feel that comes while painting with my mother before I leave is something I carry with me the entire time I am away. I am currently
serving my second deployment in the Middle East and I look forward to the moment I will be able to return home and paint once again with my family.” Other strong entries include As You Wish Pottery’s involvement in a wedding proposal, a family designing their kitchen’s backsplash using hand-decorated tiles detailing the growth of their kids, stepparents who were able to otherwise connect with stepchildren, the death of loved ones who left behind a treasured piece and a painting memory and so many more. “We appreciated the outpouring of entries,” said owner Lori Neff. “It reinforced that this business is so much more than just painting pottery. It is creating an experience, a lasting memory for our customers that has made the studios so successful. If people want to come and escape their troubles, or celebrate with others, there is something for every event, every person. Painting pottery can have a very soothing and therapeutic effect. Then the pleasure of seeing a completed creation a few days later brings happiness back all over again.”
Free neuropathy/neuritis seminar set for Chandler More than 20 million Americans suffer from damaged and degenerating nerves, a term called peripheral neuropathy, neuropathy or neuritis. The main causes are diabetes with more than 60 percent, cancer treatment side effects, vitamin deficiencies, inflammation, failed back
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‘Totally Rad ‘80s Prom Gone Bad’ Teens took part in a murder-mystery while they danced to 1980s music at the Hamilton Library during the “Totally Rad ‘80s Prom Gone Bad.” The event was free and included music, dancing food and “murder.” STSN photos by Kimberly Carrillo
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Myths & Masks: Creative Aging Program at the Chandler Downtown Library The Chandler Downtown Library will present “Myths & Masks,” a free series of multifaceted workshops for ages 50 and older incorporating art, maskmaking, poetry and public performance. Participants will create and embellish a life mask, and compose poetry which reflects their unique life journey. Attendees will participate in eight weekly sessions and a culminating event. Will Clipman, Canyon Records percussionist and multiple Grammy nominee, will facilitate this voyage of self-discovery. “These workshops offer a highly engaging opportunity for participants to learn from a renowned arts educator of the highest caliber who describes the process as, ‘healing, meditative and pleasurable,’” said Librarian Ted Liebler. Workshops will be held at the Downtown Library, 22 S. Delaware St., from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. each Tuesday, and will run Sept. 29, through Nov. 17. The program will end with a public performance from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. The workshops are free, but registration is required and is limited to 20. Registration opened Aug. 10 and registrants are expected to attend all sessions. For more information, call (480) 7822800 or www.chandlerlibrary.org.
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Third Fridays of the month, 6PM - 10 PM Join us every third Friday of the month in Dr. A.J. Chandler Park and Downtown Chandler’s Historic Square where dozens of local artists showcase their variety of works. Live music and entertainment add to the evening experience.
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Arts league sets schedule Performing Arts League members are working hard to finish the season and are anxious to share it with everyone. The Opera and Coffee Classics are all set and have been sent to all the members. The theater season will be sent soon. The league has not raised their member rates. It is $10 for a single member and $15 for a couple. It is still
only $20 roundtrip for a bus ride. The Performing Arts League wants to keep the arts easy to get to for all Sun Lakes and East Valley residents. Those wanting to become a member can send a check to PAL, P.O. Box 13051, Chandler, Arizona 85248. For information about an opera call Vera at (480) 895-9679. For Coffee Classics call Lynn at (480) 883-0671.
Sonoran Desert Chorale releases season schedule
Will Clipman will facilitate the voyage of discovery, which will run from Sept. 29, through Nov. 17 every Tuesday. Submitted photo
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A musical exploration of the primal elements of earth, fire, wind and water make up the Sonoran Desert Chorale 2015-2016 season. Full season tickets packages are on sale for $60 for adults and $50 for seniors and students. Adult single tickets are $18 and $15 for seniors, students and groups. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www. sonorandesertchorale.org or by calling (480) 305-4538. The performances are held at First United Methodist Church, 15 E. First Ave., Mesa, and at La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church, 6300 E. Bell Rd., Scottsdale. Descriptions of concerts are as follows: • From the frosty winds of the Norwegian tundra to the flame of an Arizona sunset, the chorale celebrates the natural world and mankind’s relationship with the earth and the heavens. The performance, titled, “Where the Earth Meets the Sky,” will begin at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at First United Methodist Church, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church. • Join the chorale as they gladden hearts with traditional carols, brass and organ selections, plus, the delight of singing together in the annual audience sing-along. “Glad Tidings! Music for a Winter’s Night” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at First United Methodist Church, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, at La Casa de Cristo
Lutheran Church. • The “wonders of heaven and earth” are reflected in a “Mass for the Ages,” a unique compilation of the liturgy of the mass as written by classical and contemporary composers. “Of Heaven and Earth,” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at First United Methodist Church and from 3 p.m. Sunday, March 6, at La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church. • The performance will include haunting melodies, exciting rhythms and rich musical traditions reflecting the diversity of cultures and the harmony of spirits infuse the Americas from the frigid fjords of Nunavut, Canada to the tip of Tierra del Fuego in South America. “Between Oceans: Songs of the Americans at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at First United Methodist Church, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 1, at La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church.
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Chandler Center for the Arts brings the best in arts culture The performing arts season is back. in the province of Quebec. Its founding Time to get out and celebrate all that members have all worked with some is creative. The Chandler Center for the of the most renowned ‘nouveau cirque’ Arts has a national and even international companies around the world.” lineup waiting for you, as it presents a At the opposite end of circus circus from Italy, ballet companies from sensibility is the 173-year-old Zoppé Russia, tenors from Family Circus, from Italy, Texas and Shakespeare on the CCA grounds Dec. from Utah. 22 and perform through CCA General Jan. 3. Manager Michelle Mac Anchored by six free Lennan said the season concerts of the Chandler boasts artists from Symphony Orchestra, France, New Zealand, the 2015-16 season at Russia, Spain, Mexico CCA also features a and Quebec—not raft of classic pop acts to mention the East including ‘60s urban soul Valley. pioneers Tower of Power “We will (Nov. 7), ‘60s crooner feature new artist Frankie Avalon (Feb. 20), collaborations, award and the Grammy Awardwinners, virtuosic winning vocal quartet performers and stars The Manhattan Transfer of comedy and stage,” (Feb. 14). Mac Lennan said. In collaboration Cirque Alfonse. Submitted photo Is the focus on with Rock ‘n’ Roll High international acts a School, CCA will present deliberate change for CCA? “Plugged In” Sept. 12, a showcase of the “It is a conscious new turn. We have best bands and soloists of the youth yet to identify it as a targeted niche music school. market, but depending on how it goes, I Three Russian dance troupes will see us expanding it more,” Mac Lennan appear. The Russian Grand Ballet will said. perform “Swan Lake” Oct. 2; National “I recommend seeing something you Dance Company of Siberia presents have never seen before, such as Cirque modern dance Nov. 15; and Moscow Alfonse (Jan. 17). This is a young circus Festival Ballet stages “Don Quixote” Jan. company from Saint-Alfonse Rodriquez 29.
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East Valley dance company Ballet Etudes will produce its 29th annual “Nutcracker” from Nov. 27 to Dec. 6, and Chandler’s 16th annual Mariachi Festival, highlighting the vibrant music and dances of Mexico, is scheduled for Oct. 3. March will be rich in theater, when the Utah Shakespeare Festival presents “Hamlet” (March 4), followed by “Tony ‘n Tina’s Wedding,” March 8 through March 13.
A range of vocal stylings will include the world-music sounds of Gaelic Storm (Nov. 20) and the unlikely crossover of country-and-classical ensemble The Texas Tenors (Dec. 18). For more information on the Chandler Center for the Arts, located at 250 N. Arizona Ave. in Chandler, go to www. chandlercenter.org, or call (480) 7822680.
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Art Intersection offers members portfolio-sharing event Show your work and view the work of other members from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15. One of the member benefits for all membership levels is the opportunity to exhibit at Art Intersection, 207 N. Gilbert Rd., Suite 201, Gilbert. One way to exhibit work is by sharing a portfolio in a members’ portfolio-sharing event. Each member will have a table top space about 30-inches by 72-inches to show their work. The event is free and open to the public for viewing. Members wishing to participate should RSVP by email info@artintersection.com or by calling (480) 361-1118.
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Mesa Arts Center adds three shows Mesa Arts Center has added three additional shows in the 2015-2016 performing live season. These include: “Spoken Word” at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16; Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de Amalia Hernandez at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23 and Last Comic Standing at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24. Tickets are on sale now and are available at www.mesaartscenter.com or by calling (480) 644-6500. “Spoken Word” will feature Marc Bamuthi Joseph, one of America’s vital voices in performance, arts education and artistic curation. Joseph will articulate the story of achieving manhood in the United States through the lens of hip hop, global travel and urban environmental health. Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de Amalia
Art Intersection is holding a members’ portfolio sharing event on Thursday, Oct. 15. Submitted photo
Hernandez will bring to life “The Face and the Passion of Mexico.” Established more than six decades ago, this ballet has represented Mexico in the most renowned stages and spreads the value of Mexican traditions around the world. NBC’s Emmy nominated “Last Comic Standing” has launched the careers of comedians such as Doug Benson and Amy Shumer. In October the Season 9 finalists will bring a one night only laugh fest to the stage at Mesa Arts Center. The full lineup of performances in Mesa Arts Center’s 2015-2016 performing live season can be found at www. mesaartscenter.com. Mesa Arts Center is located at One East Main Street in downtown Mesa.
Free festival to celebrate MAC’s 10th anniversary Mesa Arts Center will celebrate a major milestone in 20152016—the 10th season of entertainment and education at One E. Main St. in Downtown Mesa. Everyone is invited to join the celebration at a free season kickoff festival from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11. The family-friendly festival will take on the atmosphere of a Latin street party with an outdoor performance by Chicano rock power trio Los Lonely Boys. The festival
feature opener Matt Anderson, lessons in Latin social dance from New York based Latino dance organization Ballet Hispanico, and new exhibitions in Mesa Contemporary Art Museum, including three that will showcase works from actor, comedian Cheech Marin’s collection of Chicano art. Festival goers will see custom low-rider cars and motorcycles on display, hear nonstop live music, watch live street
artists and live artist demonstrations on the campus Shadow Walk, tour Mesa Arts Center’s art studios and enjoy delicious foods from local vendors. Five exhibitions will open in Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum on Friday, Sept. 11. “Take Ten: The Past Decade of Collecting” by Cheech Marin will draw from the renowned private collection of entertainer and arts advocate Marin, who has amassed one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive collections of Chicano art. “Curatorial Spotlight: Ricardo Ruiz” will feature highlights of the curious paintings of Texas artists Ricardo Ruiz
from Cheech Marin’s collection. “10 pick 10” will showcase the work of 10 pivotal Chicano artists, whose work has become the cornerstone of Marin’s collection, and 10 works by emerging artists at a juncture in their career. “Yonder Peasant . . .The Photography of Pedro E. Guerrero” will showcase iconic artist portraits and architectural photographs by the celebrated Arizona photographer Pedro Guerrero. And “Chicano State of Mind” will feature eight Arizona artists whose work explores the idea that being Chicano is a stateof-mind that goes beyond a restrictive classification.
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Studio welcomes Adams Internationally known artist, David Emitt Adams, will make a tintype portrait during a special portrait session event at Art Intersection. Individuals can sit for a unique, handcrafted portrait, made using the historic tintype process originally invented in the 1850s. A session lasts between 30 to 45 minutes and individuals take away a fresh tintype portrait that will make a perfect keepsake or gift. The tintype image is captured on a 4 inch by 5 inch aluminum plate. Allow an additional 30-minutes after the session for the plate to dry, or individuals can pick it up the next business day. The session price includes only one tintype and does not include retakes unless there are clear issues with the image. Retakes are done at the discretion of the photographer. They can easily photograph one to two people and may be able to add a third person maximum. The exposure time may be as long as 5-seconds, so the subjects must be able to hold a pose, without moving for the exposure duration. No pets. Since tintypes are unique and cannot be produced, if individuals want two tintype portraits for the same session, another plate may be purchased for an additional $45. A high resolution scan of the portrait for $25 can be emailed to an individual. Individuals can pay for the options when they arrive for their scheduled session.
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Theatre Artists Studio presents award-winning ‘Crimes of the Heart’ Beth Henley’s hysterical and touching exploration of the foibles and challenges of the three wacky Magrath sisters comes to the Theatre Artists Studio in the first production of the season. Set in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, the Magrath sisters have gathered to await news of their grandfather, who is living out his final hours in the local hospital. The story centers around Lenny, Meg, and Babe, who are all dealing with the ghosts of their family’s notorious past. Throw in their nosy cousin, Chick, and two sexy men – Meg’s former lover, Doc, and the young lawyer Barnette Lloyd, who has been tasked with helping Babe beat an attempted murder wrap. Their troubles are both grave and laughable as, together, they try to escape the past and seize their future. It’s a touching and consistently hilarious story that will linger in the mind long after the lights fade to black. Directed by studio members Brad Allen, “Crimes of the Heart” features members Dee Rich, Debra Rich, Ashley Faulkner, Aaron Seever, and Julie Lee, along with guest artist Joshua Vern. “Crimes of the Heart is one of my favorite plays,” said Allen. “It is one of the funniest plays I know, and although
some of the humor is dark, the overall message of the piece is the power of family, hope, and humor to overcome even the worst possible situations. I am completely in love with each of the six characters – in all their quirkiness – and this cast is as close to perfect in their roles as you can get. I am very excited to share this wonderful story with The Studio’s audience.” Theatre Artists Studio presents “Crimes of the Heart” from Friday, Sept. 4, through Sunday, Sept. 20, at The Studio, 4848 E. Cactus Rd., Suite 406, Scottsdale. Show times are Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $10 for students 25 and younger and $15 for groups of 10 or more, seniors 65 and older and members of the military. For tickets, call the box office at (602) 7650120, or visit www.thestudiophx.org. This production is being presented under the auspices of the Actor’s Equity Association Members Project Code. The studio was founded to create extraordinary theatre in a collaborative environment that engages audiences, educates the community and explores the capacity for creative expression in each and every individual.
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CAFÉ Flutes to play at King of Glory Lutheran Church The KOG Fall Concert Series is opening the season with the CAFÉ Flutes, Central Arizona Flute Ensemble., from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25. They are a seven member flute choir with instruments ranging from piccolo to the 10-foot contrabass flute. Creative arrangements of familiar melodies, along with a few
new pieces create a spectrum of textures and styles that surprise and enthrall audiences. The church is located at 2085 E. Southern Ave., Tempe. For more information, call (480) 838 477, www.kogaz.org, or cyndee@kogaz. org.
CAFÉ Flutes will perform at King of Glory Lutheran Church this month. Submitted photo
The Lounge offers ample Classic summer blockbusters opportunities to listen to live music continue through end of year Harrah’s Ak Chin Casino brings great live entertainment to The Lounge. The Lounge offers a state-of-the-art sound system, LED lighting effects, a dance floor and a large beverage menu. The Lounge events: • The Stilettos: 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5 • December ’63: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Sept 7 • Str8up: 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7 • Los Chicos del 512 (Selena Tribute): 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11 • The Drifters: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept 12 • Doo Wah Riders: 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18 • Dina Preston: 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 • Quatum: 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25 • Neon Circus, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 Each Wednesday in September, guests are invited to listen to great live music at
The Lounge. • Thaddeus Rose: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9 • Swingtips: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16 • Silhouette: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23 • Yesterday Once More: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30 The Lounge Happy Hour will be offered Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 5 pm. to 8 p.m. • John Eric Duo: Tuesday, Sept. 8, Tuesday, Sept. 15, Wednesday, Sept. 30 • Karen & Pat: Wednesday, Sept. 9 • The Walkens Duo: Wednesday, Sept. 16 • Flavour: Tuesday, Sept. 22 • Paul Wells: Wednesday, Sept. 23 • Notes from Neptune: Tuesday, Sept. 29 For a full listing of entertainment and for more information, contact Harrah’s Ak-Chin at (480) 802-5000, or visit www. harrahsakchin.com.
Retro is hip, and the Harkins Theatres are celebrating all things “old” by presenting the Tuesday Night Classics. For $5, guests can relive their favorite films on the big screen at theaters throughout the Valley, including Chandler Crossroads and Chandler Fashion Center. Movies start at 7 p.m. The remainder of the year the following movies will be shown: • “Fletch,” Sept. 8 • North by Northwest,” Sept. 15 • “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” Sept. 22 • “Raising Arizona,” Sept. 29 • “Gremlins,” Oct. 6 • “Alien,” Oct. 13 • “The Exorcist,” Oct. 20 • “Halloween,” Oct. 27 • “Three Amigos,” Nov. 3 • “The Jerk,” Nov. 10 • “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” Nov. 17
• “Planes Trains and Automobiles,” Nov. 24 • “Christmas Vacation,” Dec. 1 • “Elf,” Dec. 8 • “A Christmas Story,” Dec. 15 • “The Polar Express,” Dec. 22. For more information, visit www. HarkinsTheatres.com/TNC.
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“Crimes of the Heart,” through Sunday, Sept. 20, TAS. In Hazlehurst, Mississippi, the three Magrath sisters have gathered to await news of their grandfather, who is living out his final hours in the local hospital. Heartbeat City: Tribute to the Music of the Cars, Saturday, Sept. 5, WHP. Named for one of the Cars biggest selling albums, “Heartbeat City” faithfully recreates the look and sound of the Cars. Latin Comedy Jam, Fri., Sept. 11, WHP. Dillion Garcia, Javi Luna, Frankie Quinones, Roberto Rodriguez and Steve Trevino are featured in the Latin Comedy Jam. Plugged In, Saturday, Sept. 12, CCA. The Chandler Center for the Arts, along with Rock ‘n’ Roll High School select the top nine bands to perform at the center’s signature youth concert, Plugged In.
Dana Carvey, Saturday, Sept. 19, WHP. Dana Carvey is a master of impersonations, costar of the “Wayne’s World” movies, and one of the most versatile players from “Saturday Night Live.”
Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club Adios Tour, Thursday, Oct. 15, MAC. This is the last time individuals will be able to experience the live spirited celebration of Cuban sound and culture.
“Ode to Peace,” Sunday, Sept. 20, CCA. A music, dance and martial arts extravaganza from cultures around the world celebrating 70 years of peace commemorating the end of WWII.
Cazzette, Friday, Oct. 16, MDNC. Alexander Björklund and Sebastian Furrer, better known by their stage name Cazzette, are a dance music duo from Sweden.
Bowling for Soup, Monday, Sept. 21, LW. The Texas-based band Bowling for Soup is known for such hits as “Girl All the Bad Guys Want,” “Almost,” “High School Never Ends” and “1985.” It is touring with special guests Dolly Rots and Ivory Tribe. “Carnival of Illusion,” Saturday, Sept. 26, MAC. This top-rated attraction is “revitalizing magic” by blending its international theme with all the charms of a Vaudeville-inspired road show.
Vietnamese Music Concert, Sat., Sept. 12, WHP. Truong Giang is hosting the concert that will feature many performers.
“Peking Dreams,” Thursday, Oct. 1, MAC. The National Circus and Acrobats of The People’s Republic of China were founded in 1958, and since that time the company has been dedicated to the innovation of and excellence in the circus and acrobatic art.
“Heaven Can Wait,” Monday, Sept. 14, through Tuesday, Nov. 17, HCT. Before departing for the afterlife, Joe Pendleton discovers that, despite being in limbo, he is not scheduled to die for another 60 years.
“Swan Lake,” Friday, Oct. 2, CCA. The Russian Grand Ballet presents the full-length classic production of Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake.”
Ballet Hispanico, Wednesday, Sept. 16, and Friday, Sept. 18, MAC. Ballet Hispanico will perform an eveninglength masterpiece of “CARMEN. maquia.”
“Zoltan Maga, From Budapest with Love,” Wednesday, Oct. 14, MAC. Experience fiery music and Hungarian folk dance brought to life by a case of hand-picked singers, costumed ballroom dancers and chamber orchestra.
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ON STAGE VENUE INDEX CCA—Chandler Center for the Arts 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler Tickets: (480) 782-2680, www.chandlercenter.org HCT—Hale Center Theatre 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert Tickets: (480) 497-1181, www.haletheatrearizona.com HAC—Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino 15406 N. Maricopa Rd., Maricopa Tickets: (480) 802-5000, www.harrahsakchin.com IMP—IMPROV 930 E. University Dr., Tempe Tickets: (480) 921-9877 or http://tempeimprov.com
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arranger and composer, whose passion for video game and film music led her to launcher her widely popular YouTube Channel “ViolinTay” in 2010. DVBBS, Saturday, Oct. 24, MDNC. Canadian dance music duo DVBBS, pronounced dubs, is comprised of brothers Christopher and Alex van den Hoef. Dia de los Muertos Festival, Saturday, Oct. 24, and Sunday, Oct. 25, MAC. The Day of the Dead festival will feature delicious foods, a colorful Mercado featuring an assortment of Dia de los Muertos merchandise, jewelry, arts and crafts.
LW—Livewire 7320 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale Tickets: (480) 970-1112 or www.Livewireaz.com MAC—Mesa Arts Center One E. Main St., Mesa Tickets: (480) 644-6500, www.mesaartscenter.com MDNC—Maya Day + Nightclub 7333 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale Tickets: (480) 284-6033, www.mayaclubaz.com Theatre Artists Studio—TAS 4848 E. Cactus Rd., Suite 406, Scottsdale Tickets: (602) 765-0120, www.thestudiophx.org WHP—Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler Tickets: (800) 946-4452 or www.wingilariver.com/wild-horse-pass
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Jewish high holidays a time of reflection, connection BY TRACY HOUSE
Five-year-old Max Saltzman loves being Jewish. Max likes to wear his kippah, or yarmulke, and help people in need. On a recent drive, his mom, Sarah Saltzman, gave a water bottle and snacks to a homeless person on the street. Max was inspired and thought it would be a good idea to drive around and provide water and snacks for others. “I think a big part of being Jewish is all about doing good things and being a good person,” Sarah said. “So that’s what we’re trying to instill in our son.” For Max, showing goodwill and respect is interwoven in his Jewish identity, as is anticipating the celebration of the September high holidays—Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, on Monday, Sept. 14, and Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, on Tuesday, Sept. 23. These holidays are “the launching pad for the new year,” according to Rabbi Mendy Deitsch of the Chabad of the East Valley. Deitsch has a special place in Max’s heart, and considers the Chabad his second home. As these holidays approach, Sarah said she and her family will be reading about them, cooking traditional dishes and attending services at the shul, or synagogue. “We like to read the books, we like to talk about it,” she said. “He likes to help me cook, make things with apples and honey, and the Challah is round during Rosh Hashana. At school they’ll be learning about it and studying it.” As a general rule, Judaism is centered on the home. “It is definitely a time when people come together at the synagogue and pray together and celebrate the holiday together,” Deitsch, said. “There is power in
numbers.” “You don’t want to be alone, on these holidays,” said Eileen Shapiro of Sun Lakes. “You want to be encompassing and make sure everyone has the opportunity to celebrate the holiday with similar traditions.” The Rosh Hashana special service includes the sounding of the shofar, a ram’s horn. “It is sounded in the synagogue to remind us that the time has come for us to call out from the depths of our being to God,” Deitsch explained. Challah, a Jewish egg bread that is customarily braided, and apple dipped in honey are traditional foods—turkey or brisket of beef, potatoes and Matzo ball soup—to celebrate Rosh Hashana. “As in other religions, there are certain dinners and food,” Shapiro said. “We generally will have for Rosh Hashana a holiday dinner and invite a few couples over.” Following Rosh Hashana is Yom Kippur, which is celebrated with fasting and prayer. “Yom Kippur is the Day of Atonement— the day that we fast and spend the entire 25 hours focused and concentrating on our connection that we have to the Almighty,” Deitsch said. After the fast, Shapiro will head to a friend’s home. “It’s a more casual thing in that you’re not suppose to cook or work that day. It tends to be cold items, like tuna or egg salad. Things that can be prepared a day or two before.” The seven-day holiday of Sukkot in October ends the holiday season. A sukkah, a hut, is built in which congregants sit and eat during the Sukkot. “I would love people to have an understanding that it is beautiful for us to live a more meaningful and more deeper
Chandler has a growing Jewish community, who will celebrate high holidays this month. Submitted photo
life and sometimes we have to dig a little deeper to get there,” Deitsch said. “This time of year, the Jewish New Year, is a perfect time to utilize the time to reflect, and to find meaning, to find inspiration and to live a more inspired, in-depth life. A lot of it comes about, not by focusing on oneself, it comes about by
Chandler Jewish congregations Chandler has a growing Jewish community. Several congregations call the city home. Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation (SLJC), meets at chapel house. www. sunlakesjewishcongregation.org/ sisterhood/sisterhood.html Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life 875 N. McClintock Dr., Chandler (480) 855-4333 or visit www. chabadcenter.com
focus on the other, the more inspired we become. So by being part of a community and being there for someone else, that enhances our lives as well.” Tracy House is a freelancer for SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at news@ santansun.com. Temple Havurat Emet Meets at Lecky Center of the Robson Library 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes Call Charlotte at (520) 836-0867 or Bobbi at (480) 940-9960 Temple Beth Sholom 3400 N. Dobson Rd. Suite A, Chandler (480) 897-3636 Beth Shalom Messianic Fellowship 532 E. Ray Rd., Chandler (480) 299-5580
Chompie’s honors Jewish Day of Atonement Chompie’s, Arizona’s New York Deli will have its annual Yom Kippur Break-the-Fast takeout menu. Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement, begins at sundown Tuesday, Sept. 22, and ends at sundown Wednesday, Sept. 23. Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the year for the Jewish people. Its central themes are atonement and repentance. Following a time of fasting, families and friends gather to break the fast with traditional Jewish food. Chompie’s Break-the-Fast Yom Kippur
takeout menu features a variety of holiday classics to enjoy at home. Gourmet smoked fish, house-made deli salads and fresh challah are just a couple of the local favorites. Gluten-free friendly dessert options are also available. For those feeding a crowd, there are fish, salad, fruit and dessert platters available for a minimum of 12 people. For all take-out offers, provide the nearest Chompie’s 24-hour notice to ensure the order is ready. Visit www.chompies. com to view the complete menu.
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Potluck, Peace Walk, concert celebrate Peace Day The Potluck and Labyrinth Peace Walk, followed by Celia Concert will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20. The International Peace Day is a day of global ceasefire and nonviolence. In recognition of this day, Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center will hold its celebration in Apache Junction. An address will be provided upon RSVP. Bring a chair for seating. For more information, call the Rev. Julianne Lewis at (480) 593-8798. To RSVP, visit www.interfaith-community.org.
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Join temple family for High Holy Days The public is invited to join Temple Havurat Emet in celebrating Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur. The services will include Shofar Choir.
Shofar Choir has been practicing for months to prepare for the final blast as Yom Kippur concludes. Submitted photo
Sept. 8. For information and reservations, call Gigi at (480) 785-7767 or Jean at (480) 802-0185. For more information, visit www. templehavuratement.org.
Selichot services set for Chabad of the East Valley Start the High Holiday season with a spiritual journey through the Selichot service as 12:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 6. The recital of the traditional Selichot song with meditative singing will take place at the Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life in Chandler. Light refreshments will be
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Grief is normal it “all together!” I began grieving her loss Sun Lakes United Methodist Church the day she died. I remember having this Associate Pastor overabundance of energy and not knowing For many, grief is like the proverbial what to do with myself. I ended up going “elephant” in the room. It’s there, but no to her apartment at the care center and one wants to talk about it. Why is that? Is beginning to pack up her things. it because it means one is weak? Is it a fear In the days to come, I became “spacey!” of being vulnerable in front of others? Is I like to think of myself it because of the pain of as being organized and the loss? Is it because of relatively logical, but all of a feeling of guilt for what a sudden I was forgetting one perceives was left things that needed to be unsaid or undone? It’s all of done. If I didn’t write myself this and so much more. notes, I’d miss appointments Grief is unique to each I had not only scheduled, individual. Some people but had written in my are overwhelmed with a Daytimer. I missed paying rollercoaster of feelings, my mortgage, something I while others deny any have never, ever done in the experience of grief. 33 years I’ve owned a home. My father passed away It wasn’t until I took a in 1980—a little more than class about the grief process two months after the birth that I understood that what of my son, who had been I was experiencing was a named after both of his normal part of the process. Pastor Jean Newell. grandfathers. It was the Grief continues to be an Submitted photo first time in my adult life “elephant” in the room, but that someone close to me now it is not something had died. At the time, I was a young mother to shy away from...not something to fear. with a new baby and two other children. Grief is normal. Grief is—simply—the cost Life was already a whirlwind of activities, so of love. when dad died in the hospital after heart surgery, it was simply “one more thing on Jean Newell joined Sun Lakes United my plate.” It wasn’t until a year later that I Methodist Church as associate pastor in July. truly grieved his passing because of a dream She was associate pastor at Green Valley I had in which he died in my arms. I woke up United Methodist Church in Henderson, yelling, “No, not again!” It took a year for his Nevada, for the past three years. Newell death to truly “sink in.” earned a master’s degree from NAU and When my mother passed away a little worked as an educator for many years more than a year ago, it was a whole before graduating from Fuller Theological different story. Her heath had been Seminary in California in 2002. She was declining for quite some time, so I thought I ordained a full elder and served as an was “prepared” for her passing. I thought— associate pastor at a Mesa Methodist being a pastor—I had it “all together!” church and solo pastor at two Phoenix-area The truth of the matter was I didn’t have congregations before moving to Nevada.
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Rosh Hashana: • Erev Rosh Hashana services 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13 • Rosh Hashana services at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14 Yom Kippur: • Erev Kol Nidre services at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27 • Yom Kippur services 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23 • Yizkor and concluding service at 5 p.m. Tickets are included in T.H.E.’s annual membership and the cost for nonmembers is $75 per person. Uniformed military are free; family members of the temple’s members are $50. Deadline to purchase tickets is Tuesday,
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served. “Selichot is an experience all Jews should take an active part in it,” said Rabbi Mendy Deitsch. “We open our doors to the entire Jewish community.” For more information contact Deitsch at (480) 855-4333.
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SPIRITUAL CONNECTIONS Call ahead to confirm information, as details occasionally change after print. If you have a recurring monthly support group or meeting you would like listed in Spiritual Connections, email complete details to news@santansun.com. SUNDAYS Celebration Service 10:30 a.m. Sundays All with peaceful beliefs are welcome to this inclusive, loving, thriving UNITY Community. Join the group at 10 a.m., proceeding the service, for fellowship. Youth and toddlers meet during service. Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center, 952 E. Baseline, Suite 102, Mesa. Info: (480) 593-8798, www.interfaith-community.org Kids’ Sunday School 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sundays Unity of Chandler, 325 N. Austin Dr., Suite 4, Chandler. Info: (480) 792-1800, www. unityofchandler.org Lift Your Spirit 10 a.m. Sundays Hear inspirational messages and music. Unity of Chandler, 325 N. Austin Dr., Suite 4, Chandler. Info: (480) 792-1800, www. unityofchandler.org St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church 7:30 a.m. traditional worship 9 a.m. traditional worship and choral music 11 a.m. contemporary worship with live Christian rock band There is also a service at 12 p.m. Wednesdays. St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 901 W. Erie St., Chandler. Info: (480) 899-7386, www. saintmatthewschurch.org. MONDAYS The Art of Parenting 7:30 p.m. Mondays Six-session course from the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute and presented by Rabbi Mendy Deitsch of Chabad of the East Valley, designed to help parents at all levels of Jewish knowledge develop their own parenting philosophies and techniques. Cost is $99. Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life, 875 N. McClintock Dr., Chandler. Info: (480) 855-4333, rabbi@chabadcenter. com TUESDAYS Career Connectors 9 a.m. to noon, fourth Tuesday of month Nonprofit organization connecting
professionals in career transition to highquality resources and hiring companies; each event includes professional career speakers with presentations on relevant job search topics, three to four hiring companies, networking, resume help, career coaches, LinkedIn coaches and business portraits. Central Christian Church, Gilbert Campus/Student Center, 965 E. Germann Rd., Gilbert. Info: www.careerconnectors. org, (480) 442-5806 Christian Business Networking, Tri-City Chapter—Chandler, Tempe, Mesa 7:15 a.m. Tuesdays Offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and business referrals. Crackers and Co. Café, 535 W. Iron Ave., Mesa. Info: Maia, (480) 425-0624, www. christianbusinessnetworking.com Christian Business Networking, Chandler Bi-Monthly Chapter 7:30 a.m. second and fourth Tuesdays each month Offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and business referrals. Chandler Christian Church, Room C100, 1825 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler. Info: Maia, (480) 425-0624, www. christianbusinessnetworking.com Grief Share 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays A combination seminar and support group that meets weekly with people who understand because they have “been there” themselves. Fee for materials is $15, but scholarships are available. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 739 W. Erie St., Chandler. Info: (480) 963-4127, www.htlutheran.com HOPE—Help Overcoming Painful Experiences 7 p.m. Tuesdays Free weekly small group sessions helping people overcome emotional pain caused by divorce, grief, addictions and more; free child care for children ages 10 and younger. Desert Springs Church, Room 106, 19620 S. McQueen Rd., Chandler. Info: hope4all@comcast.net, www. helpovercomingpainfulexperiences.org Shalom Chapter of Hadassah 11:30 a.m. second Tuesday of each month Iron Oaks (Oakwood) Clubhouse, 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd., Sun Lakes. Info: Cyril, (480)
The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation is hosting a meet and greet to introduce individuals to its organization from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18. The social gathering will include a welcome by the president; Rabbi Irwin Wiener and Cantor Rhonda Polesky; meeting board members and committee chairs and learning about their roles; introduction to Sisterhood and Men’s Club; donation and social action; discovering the online Shpiel; listening to the renowned choir;
Passover Seder; adult Bar and Bat Mitzvah, adult education and Hebrew classes; formation of new social groups and Chavarahs; trip to Israel and affordable dues. For those who wish to attend should email Doris Codkind at Randor55@ gmail.com or call (480) 883-1378 or Jeff Spear at Jeff.Spear46@gmail.com or call (480) 556-1284.
802-0243; Kathy, (480) 895-5194; Shirley, (480) 883-9159; or Joyce, (480) 802-4902. Monthly Women’s Fellowship 6:30 p.m. fourth Tuesday of each month The monthly fellowship Bible study with the East Valley Chapter of Christian Women’s Devotional Alliance “ministers to women’s spiritual, emotional and physical needs.” Best Western-Mezona 250 W. Main St., Mesa. Info: (480) 232-3773
The Art of Parenting 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays Six-session course from the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute and presented by Rabbi Mendy Deitsch of Chabad of the East Valley, designed to help parents at all levels of Jewish knowledge develop their own parenting philosophies and techniques. Cost is $99. Chandler Jewish Community Center, 908 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler. Info: (480) 855-4333 or rabbi@chabadcenter.com
Narcotics Anonymous (Nar-Anon)— Chandler Chapter 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Twelve-step program for families and friends of addicts. Faith Community Church, 1125 N. Dobson Rd., Chandler. Info: www. nar-anon.org
Panic Healing and Meditation 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Wednesdays Guided meditation and healing for those facing physical, emotional, mental or spiritual issues in their lives. Love offering requested. Unity of Chandler, 325 N. Austin Dr., Chandler. Info: (480) 792-1800
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Gong Meditation and Yoga Nidra 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. third Wednesday Presented by Will Zecco, gong master. Bring yoga mat, blanket and pillow as desired. Love offerings will be accepted. Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center, 952 E. Baseline Suite 102, Mesa. Info: (480) 5938798 or www.interfaith-community.org. “A Course in Miracles” with the Rev. Julianne Lewis 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Wednesdays The weekly group is an interactive time of learning and sharing, appropriate for course beginners, as well as long-time students of ACIM. Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center, 952 E. Baseline, Suite 102, Mesa. Info: (480) 593-8798, www.interfaith-community. org
Healing Prayer and Meditation Circle 7 to 8:15 p.m. Wednesdays Guided prayer, affirmations and visualization for those facing physical, emotional, mental or spiritual issues in their lives. Love offering requested. Unity of Chandler, 325 N. Austin Dr., Chandler. Info: (480) 792-1800 For a complete list, see our website.
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HELP WANTED A FAST GROWING COMPANY IS SEEKING An Efficient Data Entry Specialist/Admin Assistant. Basic job Duties include: Perform basic clerical and data entry duties for the department. Respond to customer inquiries, and complaints received via e-mail, incoming mail, fax and any other venue. Cover letters should be sent to pcole1706@gmail.com for consideration for an interview SPANISH INSTRUCTORS Local Spanish school seeking PT Spanish Instructors for after-school programs. Degreed or native speakers preferred. Blanca 480-200-1638 GREAT JOB - PERMANENT MUST LIVE-IN. Salary, beautiful home & lots of flexible time off in exchange for light housekeeping, some driving, errands, etc. for active retired lady. Must have local references & good driving record. No smoking or alcohol. 480-895-3117
HEALTH/NATURAL PRODUCTS HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT RENT OR BUY from the warehouse. Portable Oxygen Units, CPAP, Wheelchairs, Power Mobility, Hospital Beds, Breast Pumps, Bath Safety, Ramps, Hip Kits, Air Mattresses, Nutrition. www.easymedicalstore.com at division of Diamond Medical Equipment 1324 N. Farrell Court 102 Gilbert AZ. 85233 480-926-4363
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CAFARELLI CONSTRUCTION Residential since 1974. Interior/Exterior, Kitchen & Bath, Room Additions. Dedicated to the beauty of your home. Licensed-Bonded-Insured. ROC#088929. 480-839-4452.
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GARY’S HANDYMAN SERVICES Experienced Home Repairs: Electrical - Ceiling Fans, Lights, Etc. Plumbing - Garbage Disposal Install. Painting (minor), Drywall Repair (minor). Most all repairs. All Honey-Do Lists. Reliable and Prompt. Call or Text Gary at Cell 714-412-1762 or 480-699-8574
TIP | TOP APPLIANCE REPAIR Providing quality service and repair on all major brands of Washers, Driers, Refrigerators, Ovens, Microwaves and Dishwashers. We provide a full 1 year warranty on all repairs. Certified, Licensed, Insured. Visit us at www.gototiptop.com. For service call: 480-907-4080.
UNIVERSAL HOME REPAIR Small projects, house maintenance and renovations, house/apartment preparation for new tenants. Air conditioning repairs. 480-213-4005 jacekwrona@cox.net ALL HONEY-DO LISTS! General Handyman Services. One Call, We Do It All! Owner does all work. Free Estimates with Pride & Prompt Service. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. ROC 118198. S&I General Contracting, Inc. Steve 602-339-4766.
FINANCIAL SERVICES NEED CASH OR LOANS FOR BUSINESS & EVERYDAY EXPENSES Personal Loans, Business Loans, Credit Cards, all credit types considered. Email for further info: ira@sparklepartnersworldwide.org. Fee Based. Toll free phone 888-457-5358. Additional resources available upon request.
POOL SERVICES A CLEAR CHOICE POOL Husband/Wife Team - Owner Operator. Pool/ Spa Service, Cleaning and Repair, Equipment Installation, Certified Pool Operator, Member IPSSA. East Valley Specialists. 480-369-4540 www.aclearchoicepools.com Many references Available. Licensed/Bonded/Insured ROC#283791 DM POOL SERVICE AND ESTATE MAINTENANCE. Owner Operator. Weekly Pool Service. Equipment Repair. Filter Clean (all types). Household Repairs. Landscape Lighting. Many Other Services. $25 towards 1st Service or Repair. 480-295-2617. MyGoToPoolGuy.com
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HENNESSY POOLS LLC Tile Cleaning/Acid Wash. Vacation Service. Weekly Service & Repair. Filter Clean (All Types). Salt Systems. Sand Change. Green Pool Fix. FREE Estimates. Insured. $40 OFF Service, Repair or Filter Clean with Mention of this Ad. hennessypoolcare@yahoo.com, http://www.hennessypools.net/ 480-577-2719. Member of Home Advisor.
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ALL-STAR DRYWALL & PAINTING hang, tape, match all textures, popcorn removal water damage repairs, int, ext painting @ much more 30 yrs exp ROC # 262737 free est call 602-743-6209
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ROOFING THE ROOF MEDICS Residential/Commercial. Repairs and Reroofing. Tile, Shingles, Flat, Walk-Decks. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. ROC #256001, K-42. 480-284-7338. www.theroofmedics.com
MOVERS IN OR OUT MOVERS Professional, hard working, excellent service. No hidden fees. Whether you are moving in or moving out LEAVE THE LIFTING TO US! Serving the East Valley. www.inoroutmoversphoenixmetro.com or www.moverschandleraz.com Call Terry at 602-653-5367.
PLUMBING PLUMBING & ROOTER SERVICE *$64.00 any drain cleaning, includes courtesy camera inspection, or *39.00 off any plumbing repair. Same day appointment available. Licensed and bonded contractor 257806. Serving the Chandler, Gilbert & Queen Creek areas 24/7/365. *Call for Details. Plumbing Medic Inc. 480-734-1745 CURE ALL PLUMBING For all your plumbing needs! Free estimates and Senior Discounts! Water heaters, faucets, toilets, pipe leaks, garbage disposals, slab leaks, repiping, drain cleaning: Clogs, jetting, Camera inspection, locating. Water softeners, Reverse Osmosis systems. Sprinkler and Backflow repairs. Licensed, Bonded & Insured. Member of BBB. Cure All Plumbing 480-895-9838 ABC PLUMBING & ROOTER CHANDLER/GILBERT *$50.00 OFF with this ad* *NO SERVICE CHARGE* 110% Guarantee*/OWNER OPERATED Small & Large REPAIRS 24/7 Slab leak, water main, hot water heaters, & sewer repair specialist. Water softening specialist, water filters, and reverse osmosis. 100 year warranty on parts & labor.* BBB A+ Rating. BBB Ethics Award Winner. Chandler Chamber of Commerce Employer of Choice Award. *Call for details. 480-726-1600
ELECTRICAL E. Z. ELECTRIC SERVICE RETIRED ELECTRICIAN. SMALL JOBS WANTED. ALL WORK TO CODE. I SHOW UP! 480-406-3610
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HOME SERVICES DRAPERIES & MORE Specializing in custom window treatments: Draperies, valances, cornices, bedding, pillows and sew much more. From fabrics to drapery hardware to installation, let this be your one stop shop. For a free consultation call: Tracy Marquez 480-895-2094 SATISFACTION GUARANTEED! **I accept VISA, MC ** TILE & GROUT CLEANING Affordable tile cleaning - Only $0.30 Per Square Foot - Licensed, Insured & Certified - We are a local Arizona Company - Arizona Carpet Cleaning LLC We Guarantee all of our work (480) 737-2384 www.CarpetCleaners.me/Tile-Cleaning-Chandler-AZ GLASS, MIRRORS, SHOWER DOORS Family Owned with 33 years EXPERIENCE. Shower and tub enclosures. Install new one or repair what you have, insulated units, window glass, mirrors, patio door glass, table tops to protect table. QUALITY SERVICE at Competitive Prices. FREE Estimates. WESLEY’S GLASS & MIRROR Call 480-306-5113, wesleysglass.com. A2Z GARAGE DOOR SERVICES, LLC Honest, Reliable and Simply the Best! Family Owned and Operated. 7 days a week/24 Hour Emergency Service. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. ROC243721. AFFORDABLE Price Match Any Licensed Competitor. ANY make or model of Door/Opener. Spring Replacement. FREE Safety Inspection. $50 OFF ANY REPAIR. CALL 480-361-9700.
HOUSE CLEANING “MAID FOR YOU” The Working Professional Complete Home Care $99. Weekly - Bi-Monthly - Vacation Rentals. 480-201-6471 “JENNIFER’S HOUSE CLEANING” Not enough time in a day? We Provide Quality Professional House Cleaning. Call for a free phone quote. Super dependable. Weekly, Bi-weekly, Monthly. References avail. 20 years experience Bonded- AG0601, Insured-46871 It’s a CLEAR Choice!!! CALL 480-833-1027 HOUSE CLEANING The lowest prices in the valley. We provide all cleaning supplies.10 years experience. Trustworthy and dependable. We pay attention to details. Excellent references. Call Vicky 480-227-1890. HOUSEKEEPING BY JENIFER SAILER Owner Operated No Crews. All Cleaning Products provided. Small clientele - able to give your home the attention it deserves. References Available. 25 Years Experience. 480-203-8267
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HOUSE CLEANING SIMPLY GRAND CLEANING SERVICES House cleaning specialists offering weekly, biweekly, monthly, or one time cleanings. Also providing move in/out cleaning service, windows and patios. We only use GREEN environmentally friendly products. High quality services at a great price. Very dependable, insured and with excellent references. $10 off first service with mention of this ad. Call for free estimate. Gary or Sheri, 480-802-1992. www.simplygrandcleaningaz.com PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANING 35 Years Experience 20 years in the Valley. Free estimates, local references. Move-out cleaning services available. All work done by non-smoking meticulous owner. Call Shirley 480-433-4945 “FINISHING TOUCH” CLEANING SERVICE... 19 years in Chandler and Gilbert areas. Mother/Daughter Team with excellent long-term client references. METICULOUS w/an EYE 4 DETAIL!!! Looking for Steady Clientele that want Consistent Quality Service with EVERY cleaning. Competitive rates. Exceptional Service!! We Love Pets!!! Free in home estimate. Call Rita- 480-250-9744 CLEAN CASA CLEANING SERVICES Reliable house cleaning done right the 1st time!! One-time, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, move-in/move-out, etc. Same 2 person crew every time at your house! We bring all our own supplies and equipment. Will customize. References. Take $10 off your first cleaning. Call today!! Amy 602-284-3579. AFFORDABLE AND ECO FRIENDLY FALL SPECIAL! $25 OFF 1st Service. House Cleaning Services. Residential and Commercial Cleaning. Move-In/Out. Window and Carpet Cleaning. Organization: closets, cabinets, garages and more! 20 years of experience. Impeccable references. Business owned and operated. Same Day Services available. Member of BBB. Licensed. Bonded. Insured. Alert Cleaning Services, Inc. Ecoquality Cleaning Every Time! www.alertcleaning.com olga@alertcleaning.com 480-786-3838.
CARPET CLEANING MUSTANG CARPET & TILE CLEANING Carpet, Tile & Grout, and Upholstery Cleaning. Family owned, truck-mounted steam cleaning. We offer 1/2 hour appt time frame, so no waiting around. We include pre-spraying, mild deodorizer and degreasers for high traffic areas at no charge. Member BBB with A rating! “We clean like it’s our own”! 480-688-3003.
CARPET CLEANING We are Licensed, Certified & Insured. $25/Room - No Trip Charge - No Up-selling - No Hidden Fees - We are a locally owned and operated Arizona Company - (480) 737-2384 - CarpetCleaners.me Arizona Carpet Cleaning LLC BIG JOHN’S CARPET CLEANING Our truck-mounted steam cleaning system will deep clean your carpets, ridding them of unwanted dirt, bacteria, fungus and chemical residues. Upholstery cleaning also available. Tile and grout cleaning. For a clean and healthy carpet, call 480-786-6610 or 602-989-8311. John Downs, Owner/Operator, Ocotillo Resident. Call for monthly specials.
WINDOW CLEANING JOHN’S WINDOW CLEANING 1-story=$115; 2-story=$135. Price includes removing all screens, cleaning windows, inside and out, with screens replaced. Screens cleaned $2.50 each. Sunscreens and rescreening. Same day service. Call 480-201-6471 FISH WINDOW CLEANING Dirty Windows, Filthy Screens. Call FISH WINDOW CLEANING 480-962-4688 WINDOWS interior and exterior. SCREENS sunscreens and regular. TRACKS. CEILING FANS. LIGHT FIXTURES. POWER WASHING driveways, sidewalks and patios. Accredited Member BBB. “MOM WAS RIGHT” APPEARANCE COUNTS! PROFESSIONAL WINDOW CLEANING Detailed service and tidy inside your home! 1 story-$85 2 story-$125 - up to 35 panes. Price includes inside and out. Screens cleaned $2 each. Pressure washing and fixture cleaning also available. 19 years of accumulated references! CALL RON at 480-584-1643. Member of BBB.
PAINTING SERVICES SUNTECH PAINTING INC. Gilbert/ Chandler’s Trusted Painting Professionals. Residential/Commercial Painting Since 1987. Residential Exterior and Interior, Commercial Space/Professional Offices, Tenant Improvements. “Competitive Pricing With Our Same High Level of Quality”. Family Owned. FREE Estimates. ROC#155380 602-625-0599 suntechpainting@live.com EAST VALLEY PAINTERS Voted #1 Repaint Specialists! Clean, Friendly Crews. Interior/Exterior. Drywall Repairs. Textures. Concrete Staining. Pool Deck Coatings. Garage Floors. Free Estimates. All Credit Cards Accepted. ROC 153131. 480-688-4770
Classifieds A CUT ABOVE PAINTING, LLC Your quality repaint specialist. Interior/Exterior. Epoxy Floors. Roof Coatings. Stained Concrete. New Construction. FREE ESTIMATES! References available. Owner will be on job. Commercial/Residential. 30 years experience. Licensed-Bonded-Insured-ROC 257167. MENTION this ad to receive 5% OFF! 480-244-9119
LANDSCAPING AZ HOME & LANDSCAPE SERVICES Complete landscape and property maintenance, clean ups, hauling, installations, sprinkler repair, tree care, painting, handyman, etc. English speaking, reliable and free estimates. Valley wide. Visa/MC Accepted. 480-200-9598 INGALLINA LANDSCAPE MAINT. LLC Father and Son Landscape Maintenance. Local residents, 15 yrs experience. English speaking, fast response, professional service. *WEEKLY, *BI WEEKLY, *MONTHLY SERVICE, *ONE TIME CLEANUPS, *STORM DAMAGE SERVICE, *HAULING SERVICES, Rates start at $25/wk. call Gerard 480-258-3103 for a free and courteous estimate. email gerard_ingallina2@yahoo.com KUTTINGEDGE LANDSCAPE A Professional and Reliable Maintenance company. Contact us for weekly and biweekly service, one time clean ups, weed control, tree work and more. Call Rick for a free estimate 480-250-6608 or email Kuttingedgelandscape@cox.net Visit www.kuttingedgelandscape.com. SPRINKLER & DRIP REPAIRS Aqua Masters. System Checks, Troubleshooting, Repairs, Maintenance, Leak Detection, Low Pressure, Valves, Timers, Heads, System-Add-ons. Call 480-478-0073. 40+YRS EXPERIENCE. AquaMastersAz.com
HOMES HOMES FOR SALE BRAND NEW, never lived in homes with modern colors and style! Financing available, 5% down, OAC. $799 incl home & rent, 55+ mobile home park in Chandler. Call Kim 480-233-2035.
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480-212-4625 2450 S Arizona Ave #1, Chandler AZ 85286
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2,912 SQ FT IN LAKE COMMUNITY AT KYRENE AND RAY! You’ll love this park like setting. in Chandler’s May’s Pond community. Greenbelt to the side and rear, this 2,900 sq ft, 4 bdr, 3 bth offers extensive wood floors, fans, wrap around kitchen with garden window, granite counters, cozy fireplace, and huge master suite with a large jacuzzi tub. Second floor features an additional 2 bedrooms, bath, and a large loft with 2 storage areas. You’ll relax out back under huge pines and views of the endless park setting.
PIN #3063
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2,552 SQ FT 4 BEDROOM AT $259,990
SLEEK MODERN HOME DESIGNS IN CHANDLER!
This brand new home offers a generous great room, exciting chef kitchen w/ 2 pantries, granite counters, and 10 foot ceilings. There’s a convenient laundry between the split mstr bdr, and a 3 car garage. $10,000 in options are included in price. Just $259,990 in Queen Creek.
Unique interiors that will take your breath away. 3,883 sq ft with 4 big bdr’s, a huge master suite you won’t want to leave, and first floor den that can be a guest suite. Exquisite kitchen, family room, and dining open up to 2 separate covered patios. Upstairs is the open loft, huge game room, and reading nook that leads out to the balcony with inspiring views. Only $370,990.
PIN #2037
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IN GATED OCOTILLO COMMUNITY ONLY $248,000
3,553 SQ FT, 4 CAR TANDEM GARAGE!
1,836 SQ FT IN GILBERT AT $230,000!
You’ll love the soaring entry, huge island kitchen w/ granite counters, stainless appliances, & dry bar. There’s plenty of space, both living & family room, & a huge open loft. 5 bdr, or den, or super loft are options, & casitas are also available. This & 2% in closing costs! Just $292,000 in Queen Creek.
Located in Cooper Ranch just 1 mile from US 60, tons of shopping and restaurants. 3 large bdr’s, separate L/R and F/R, extensive tile, plenty of cabinets, screened in rear porch, and separate covered patio. Fully landscaped on a 7,475 sq ft lot.
PIN #3045
This super 3 bdr, 2 bth features living and family rooms, breakfast bar and dining area, large master and big garden tub. A short distance to the popular Lakeview Recreation Center w/ tennis, playgrounds, and community pool.
PIN #2072
PIN #2054
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Open great room floor plan features circular foyer, maple cabinets, separate walk-in shower in large master suite with huge walk in closet, cozy covered patio, and well maintained landscaping. In gated community of Montefino Village, all with new flooring and designer paints.
GOLF COURSE SUBDIVISION PRICED AT $120,000!
PIN #2036
PIN #2071
JUST $239,950 W/ 3 BDRS IN GATED MESA COMMUNITY! You’re going to love this 1,982 sq ft, great room plan featuring 20 X 12 multi glass sliding wall, 42 inch cabinets, granite counters, microwave, garage door opener, front landscape, community pool, award winning schools, and amazing mountain views. Use “0” down financing and builder pays your closing cost. In Mesa.
PIN #2070
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BRAND NEW 2,600 SQ FT IN GILBERT!
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IT’S GATED IN CHANDLER AT $357,750!
With 4 huge bdr’s, 3 bth’s, and a 3 car garage at $289,900, you wonder how it’s possible. Located just 1 mile from the San Tan Mall and 202 freeway. Just 29 private homesites will be built.
Incredibly priced for a 1,406 sq ft, 3 bdr, 2 bth home with a large eat in kitchen, huge great room, an oversized master bedroom, and on an oversized homesite. Currently on HUD daily bid list. Just $112,500 in San Tan Valley.
PIN #2062
PIN #2073
This jaw dropping 3,050 sq ft home blows other homes away. Built as a 3 bdr plus loft with a 4th bdr option. You’ll step thru the foyer and awe at the magnificence of soaring ceilings, total openness with style. 3 kitchen options and the first floor master. There’s four parks, $10,000 in options, no closing costs, and a low HOA.
PIN #2014
GATED ADULT GOLF COMMUNITY ONLY $189,000! Incredible 1,437 sq ft great room floor plan featuring chef kitchen with big radius island and granite counters, luxurious master suite, and bright dining and living area that open to the backyard retreat. In gated golf community full of amenities including tennis, 3 swimming pools, full service spa, and outdoor amphitheater.
PIN #2074
ASTONISHING 18,000 SQ FT LOTS!
GATED BARCELONA PLAN IN SUN LAKES!
This beautiful home invites you to enjoy it’s 3,491 sq ft. Featuring a spacious island kitchen, breakfast room which opens into several areas including a 24 X 22 great room, den, and game room. The dramatic split master suite features a huge W/I closet and so do the other bdrs. Just $491,995!
Seldom sold Barcelona offers a huge great room W/ high ceilings, open kitchen, and huge dining area. There’s 3 bdr’s plus a den all under 2,260 sq ft. One of the best plans in Sun Lakes. You’ll love the clubhouse, pools, golf, gym, and so much more. Just $335,000.
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