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Neighbors

Music bar and eats are bringing Nabers back to the neighborhood

BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON

Nabers has joined the Chandler restaurant scene, bringing along family values, a diverse and creative menu, an eye for detail and a fun establishment that is perfect for everything from family dining to live music.

Dick and Pam Nenaber have taken their own last name and created a fun version of it that is reflected in their new restaurant. As the owners of Nabers, they instill family, neighborhood and community sensibilities in everything they do. The Nenabers even live in the same neighborhood as their restaurant; they give back to their community and they want their venture to be a gathering place for a wide variety of customers.

Both of the Nenabers are corporate senior executives. Dick graduated from ASU and is the official “Mayor of the Naberhood” and previously managed a local Tempe bar before becoming an executive in the insurance industry.

Pam is a senior executive in the health care industry and 2012’s Gilbert Business Woman of the Year.

General Manager Denise Holliday is their right-hand gal who is ecstatic about the owners and what Nabers offers to their customers.

“Our concept is great and we have a fresh, from scratch, chef-engineered menu with comfort foods which include standard favorites,” says Holliday.

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Neighbors

Chandler Compadres ‘Rock the Cause for Kids’ on Nov. 16

BY TRACY HOUSE

Head over to the Chandler Compadres “Rock the Cause for Kids” and you may just see Michael Jackson, Madonna, Bill Murray’s character from “Caddyshack,” Tom Cruise from “Top Gun” or any other ‘80s icon. The event, sponsored by the Chandler Compadres, is all about supporting kids in the East Valley. With 40 active members and 60 lifetime members, the organization’s members donate their time, talents and money to help kids and families in need in Chandler.

“A big part of the evening is about raising awareness for the charities we support, like the Boys and Girls Club of the East Valley and ICAN,” Ralls says. “They have a presence there and we want to raise awareness for them and do it in a fun way.”

That includes the band Rock Lobster performing onstage, an ‘80s costume competition, ‘80s personality impersonators, food catered by Robert’s Catering, break dancers, drinks from SanTan Brewing Co., casino games and a raffle for a 2013 Chevy Camaro.

David Ralls, chairman of this year’s Chandler Compadres Rock the Cause for Kids, has high expectations for this second annual gala. Last year, the organization raised $150,000 for the charities it supports. This year, the goal is to raise $175,000.

“At least,” says Ralls. “My goal is more.”

“The event has been around for many years and it’s evolved dramatically,” Ralls says. “It used to be called the 4X4 event and they used to give away a truck. When we rebranded it to Rock the Cause for Kids, we wanted to partner with Chapman Chevrolet to raffle off a car that was ‘80s-esque, if you will. So

SanTan Brewing Co. unveils plant, plans new brews

BY KIMBERLY HOSEY Chandler leaders and

beer

enthusiasts

turned out Oct. 16 as SanTan Brewing Co., already a staple in the Valley, unveiled its new 35,551-square-foot distribution facility with a ribbon cutting. The new location will not only allow for drastically increased production— and more business for Chandler—but will also allow brewers to use SanTan’s original facility as a brewing playground of sorts, trying out even more of the

unique beers for which the company is known.

Mayor Jay Tibshraeny held the ribbon as it was cut by Anthony Canecchia, owner and head brewer, who started the business right before the recession hit. He says he is proud of its growth and the support of Chandler in the years since his father first put forth the idea.

From those humble beginnings, SanTan’s new facility now will have the

BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON

SanTan Sun News-area residents are familiar with Coach & Willie’s, the family friendly sports bar in the heart of historic downtown Chandler.

The establishment is named after owner Mark Simonek’s father, Hal Simonek, a.k.a., “Coach,” who coached wrestling in California for more than 30 years, and Eric Stoltz’s father, Willie, who died many years ago from cancer.

What readers may not know is that Willie, who worked for ARCO’s chemical division, was not an outstanding golfer, but he did like to play. In Willie’s honor, Coach and Willie’s created the annual charity golf tournament 13 years ago.

Now that event has expanded to honor all of those who live with, currently fight or have been lost to cancer. This year’s event will be held at Ocotillo Golf Resort, 3751 S. Clubhouse Dr., Chandler, on Sat., Nov. 23, and proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society. Golfers are encouraged to sign up early as organizers expect the event to sell out.

“This will be our third year at Ocotillo at full capacity,” Stoltz says.

“We’ll have over 200 people.”

“The event registration starts at 10 a.m. and there will even be a Nike outlet ‘store’ set up at the course. We’re giving a $50 gift certificate to everyone that plays. All the merchandise at the Nike store is discounted, so players will probably be able to go in and get a couple of shirts.”

Items available at the Nike store will include duffle bags, workout clothing, accessories and much more. Upon the golf tournament’s conclusion, an Italian

the Camaro is accomplishing that for us.” Like “Footloose,” the venue is a converted warehouse. “We convert this empty shell warehouse the night of the party,” Ralls explains. “We work with Creative Events, and they are big contributors to helping make this event being able to afford, and to raise money.” Ralls says, “They’re taking good care of us.”

There are 1,000 tickets available, and Ralls cautions the event will sell out. Tickets start at $300 per couple and tables of 10 start at $1,500. Tickets must be purchased in advance. This is an adult-only evening, 6 p.m. to midnight, Sat., Nov. 16, at 450 N. 54th St., Chandler. For more information or to purchase tickets go to rockthecauseforkids.org.

The Chandler Compadres is a nonprofit charitable organization founded in 1980 that helps build stronger families in the East Valley by supporting the following beneficiaries: Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley; ICAN Positive Programs for Youth; Chandler Food Bank; Chandler Education Foundation; Fresh Start Women’s Foundation; and My Sister’s Place. Michael Deutsch is the Chandler Compadres’ president. Ralls is the incoming president.

Tracy House is the news editor for SanTan Sun News. She lives in Ironwood Vistas with her husband and four children and can be reached at tracy@santansun. com.

capacity to brew and can over a halfmillion cases of beer each year.

For three years in a row SanTan Brewing Co., Arizona’s fastest-growing brewery, has seen 100% growth in the local market. The new location at 495 E. Warner Rd., Chandler will primarily serve as a warehouse and production center. There is plenty of room for growth, as the facility aims to start out brewing 16,000 barrels per year, but has the capacity to brew 40,000 barrels each year in the future.

The $6 million facility will bring more jobs and business to Chandler with 15 new employees since March and 10 more expected by the end of the year. The distribution location will also bring tax money back into the community. Overall, the company has brought 125 new jobs to Chandler over the last three years.

“It was important to us to keep our investment and our money in Chandler,” Canecchia said at the ceremony.

“It is important for us to grow but also to keep our brewing and distribution in the city of Chandler,” he says. “We’ve been looking for the perfect location for more than two years. I’m thrilled to announce we’ve found it.”

The state-of-the-art equipment at the new facility will allow for production on a scale Canecchia was never able to do at the smaller brewery. The 50-barrel brewing system, 200-barrel fermentation tanks and more are supported on a spacious and reinforced floor.

SanTan consistently wins awards for its business success as well as its brews,

like seasonal stars Pacific Jade Hibiscus and Mr. Pineapple wheat ale, as well as its four mainstays: Devil’s Ale, HefeWeizen Wheat, Epicenter Amber Ale and HopShock I.P.A.; which the brewery has been canning for local distribution for two years now.

With the expanded distribution capabilities, which are set to be up and running in 2014, Canecchia says he hopes to begin expanding distribution out of state soon, after beefing up quality control to account for shipping farther and storing beers for longer.

SanTan’s original brewery, pub and restaurant in historic downtown Chandler

at 8 S. San Marcos Pl., just south of Chandler Boulevard and west of Arizona Avenue, opened in 2007 and will remain open to serve up original and creative brews. The larger distribution facility will free up the smaller tanks at the original location—now dubbed the “SanTan Laboratory”—for more experimentation and new brews.

For more information, call the restaurant at 480-917-8700.

Kimberly Hosey is the SanTan Sun News’ section editor for Community and Spirituality. She can be reached at kimberly@santansun.com.

“Our chef is Joey Bruneau and it’s nice to have a chef that’s so inspired,” notes Holliday. “He’s really stepped up to the plate, so to speak.”

In fact, the menu evolves seasonally or at the whim of the chef, offering many fun and tasty surprises throughout the month.

Holliday explains they listened to their customers when refining the restaurant’s menu.

“Our customers like a full appetizer menu and we have some really delicious selections,” Holliday says.

One of the most popular appetizers is the Grilled En Fuego Shrimp served up with a sweet chili sauce. Other appetizers and small plates include several styles of wings, flatbread and the Charcuterie plate with a fresh selection of cheese, meats olives, nuts, dried fruit and their own bread du jour. Soups, salads, burgers and sandwiches round out the menu. Some main entrees that deserve the spotlight at Nabers include sirloin, stuffed meatloaf, turkey and buffalo of sliders.

The Beer Braised Buffalo Short Ribs braised in stout beer and smoked Oaxacan chilis are served with garlic mashed potatoes, buffalo beer jus, roasted veggies and jalapeno cornbread. There is also a kids’ menu and on Mondays and Tuesdays, kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée and two beverages.

The trout is also a special menu item featuring a homemade kettle chipencrusted filet with lemon zest and

herbs, then pan-seared and topped with citrus and bacon sauce.

Saturday and Sunday feature breakfast, too.

“We have a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar and a ‘hair of the dog’ breakfast to go along with it,” Holliday says.

Entrees include various breakfast burritos, filet tornados and eggs and “scrambles” (much like an omelet).

The strategically placed televisions ensure that sports fans won’t miss their favorite game. Nabers has NFL Sunday Ticket TV through DIRECTV. There are

14 beers on tap, interesting craft beers and Nabers Pale Ale (made at Four Peaks Brewing Co.) and exceptional cocktails, including handmade sangria that is available by the pitcher.

“No place around here has something like we do,” states Holliday. With booths, tables and bench/familystyle seating, there is something for every group at Nabers. Happy hour is every day from 2 to 7 p.m., with a reverse happy hour from 10 p.m. until close. Ladies’ Night is each Thursday and features many drink specials, plus some unique premium cocktails like the Red Cherry Pie Martini, the Naber Colada and Cucumber Mojito.

Nabers also features live music.

Wednesdays and Thursdays feature a solo or duo act, and Friday and Saturday boasts exceptional talents including Young Country, The Crown Kings, Mogollon and EastonAshe, featuring former X Factor contestant Ryan Sims.

“We are booking the premier bands of the Valley,” states Holliday.

Nabers is also involved in giving back to the community and will be collecting food for local food banks (call Nabers for additional information) and in saluting our veterans have a free cheeseburger, fries and dessert for those who have served, or are serving, on Veterans Day. They also give to the Wounded Warrior project.

Semi-private space is available for parties and corporate events.

“We’re convenient and friendly for big groups,” finishes Holliday.

There is also a quiet, covered outdoor patio perfect for the cooler weather or to get out and enjoy a televised ballgame. Nabers is located in the Chandler Pavilions at 825 N. 54th St. (east of Ray Road). Call 480-705-0288 or visit nabersaz.com for additional information.

Lynette Carrington is a freelancer for the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at lynette@santansun.com

meal will be served to participants at Ocotillo.

“There will be two-man teams so people don’t cheat,” quips Stoltz. “It’s a two-man scramble blind draw.”

There will also be a “Beat the Pro” challenge and a hole-in-one competition. New cars will be available as special prizes. San Tan Ford will be offering three cars as hole-in-one prizes.

“We try and make the tournament really nice. We do well with the American Cancer Society in getting them some good money. This year, hopefully will be the best year,” explains Stoltz.

Coach & Willie’s general manager Kevin Grojean adds, “Many of the same golfers do this for a lot of different bars and restaurants. It’s a 1,000- to 2,000-person pool of golfers that plays in all these tournaments and we get rave reviews on our execution.”

The general public is also invited to sign up to golf and get in on the action, all for a good cause.

Part of the event includes a silent auction with items ranging from signed sports memorabilia and golf foursomes to hotel stays and sporting event tickets. A group of volunteers will sell raffle tickets for items such as gift cards and limo rides.

Traditional vendors such as Red Bull will be out at Ocotillo along with a DJ.

“A lot of the liquor companies are going to be out there doing tastings on the course,” says Stoltz.

Complimentary massage chairs will be available during the event, too. “Basically,

there will be something different going on at just about every hole,” Grojean notes.

“Obviously my dad is a big part of this event because we’re raising money for American Cancer Society, but it’s not about him, it’s about raising money for the charity,” Stoltz says.

Grojean adds, “Now, there’s not a person on the planet that’s not affected by cancer. What I love about this is that the tournament is in Willie’s memory, but in essence, it’s for everyone.”

Of note, Grojean’s mother is an eightyear breast cancer survivor.

“Very few tournaments take place in November. That’s what makes ours so great. The weather’s good, its peak season and there’s so much to do,” Grojean finishes.

To sign up for the event, visit coachandwillies.com. For additional information or to sponsor the event, contact Eric Stoltz at 480-776-6240.

Coach & Willie’s is located at 1 E. Boston St., in downtown Chandler.

Lynette Carrington is a freelancer for the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at lynette@santansun.com.

Dana Law Firm and Harris Dental are offering free last wills and free dental cleanings to veterans. All veterans of the U.S. armed forces can go to any of Dana Law Firm’s six Valley locations to receive a free will, a $300 value on Veterans Day. They can also visit Harris Dental’s Chandler or Mesa locations to receive free dental cleaning, a $200 value on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Visit DanaFirm.com or HarrisDental.com for participating locations and more details.

Import wine specialist to host

Nov. 5 dinner

Pesto’s Pizza and Wine Bar is presenting the Paul Hobbs and Argentina Wine Dinner, hosted by Nick Frei, an import wine specialist, at 6 p.m. Tue., Nov. 5. Tickets are $60 for four courses and five wines.

For reservations, call the restaurant at 480-821-2949. It is located at 1960 W. Ray Rd., Suite 4, Chandler.

Fitness guru Joy Bauer pushes local woman to

BY ANA ANGUIANO

In the United States, one in four women dies from heart disease. Genes and stress can add to women’s risk but diet and exercise can vastly reduce it. Woman’s Day magazine teamed up with author, TV host and nutrition expert on the “Today” show, Joy Bauer, to create the first Live Longer and Stronger Challenge.

The magazine chose six women from around the country to be a part of their six-month challenge to eat better, change their habits and get heart healthy. One of the women selected is Chandler resident Sandra Munroe. At only 35 years old, she found herself in trouble at her dentist’s office. During a routine appointment, a wellness check revealed her blood pressure was extremely high at 233/138.

“Basically I should have had a stroke at any moment,” Munroe says.

Munroe was sent to the ER to have it lowered right away. Her high blood pressure explained a lot of her health troubles and why she was struggling so much when trying to work out. Munroe says she didn’t know how to eat right either.

This was all coming at a funny time for Munroe seeing as she was on a personal quest to be healthier emotionally and spiritually. Munroe had just moved back to Arizona from New York City and this was a wake-up call to get serious about her health.

She, along with the other five participants, started their Live Longer and Stronger Challenge journey on June 24. Munroe now has a personalized heart healthy eating plan made by Bauer. She walks at least 10,000 steps a day and includes plenty of cardio, strength training and Zumba into her workout routine.

Munroe participates in a bi-monthly call with Bauer, her team, and the other five participants where they share their progress and talk about their experiences. She also works with a personal health coach she can talk to whenever she needs advice or encouragement. It’s a very emotional topic for Munroe who started at 319 pounds and dropped 48 pounds in the first two months.

“I feel awesome. It has honestly changed me 100%. I feel so different,” she says.

Abigail Cuffey, health director, Woman’s Day magazine, says the idea to start the Live Longer and Stronger Challenge came from Bauer, who loves working with “real” women. Heart disease in women has always been one of the magazine’s causes and the response was “overwhelming.” Cuffey says they had to choose six participants instead of the original goal of three.

Cuffey has been along for the ride as a cheerleader for the women through their ups and downs. She describes Munroe as positive, motivated, reliable

and a “breath of fresh air.”

She stresses that while each of the women have different goals, being heart healthy is their main goal. Weight loss is only a byproduct of their success.

“It’s been so wonderful to have this close interaction with all of them because they are all so incredibly

inspiring. You can’t help but take their motivation and determination into your own life,” Cuffey says.

Ana Anguiano is a freelancer for the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at news@santansun.com.

Neighbors

BLD offering bingo

BLD is bringing the universally loved game of bingo in BLD style with an easy-to-score board.

Those interested in playing can print their BLD bingo card by visiting http://emailbysalt.com/bld/Files/ BLD_Bingo.pdf.

Individuals who get a diagonal or straight line bingo, with as little as four stamps, will receive a $20 gift card. Bingo players will have until Dec. 31 to score, so make sure you do not lose your card because they will not be replaced if lost. Players will receive up to two stamps per visit.

Stop by BLD, 1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday or 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. For information call 480-779-8646.

Gem Talk Citrine puts mind, emotions and intuition into harmony

BY JANE RAKHMAN, RAKHMAN JEWELERS

Citrine, the daughter of amethyst, has a sunny glow, will chase evil from your thoughts and protect you from snake bites. Its energy will focus your mind, emotions and intuition into harmony. Its color is associated with lightheartedness and cheerfulness.

Citrine can be lemon yellow to rich golden brown. Many different colors have been known as Bahia, Madeira or Rio Grande. These names are only in reference to color not point of origin. Recently one of the largest Bahia citrine ever found, more than 800 pounds uncut, was carved into a giant pendent by acclaimed gem carvers

Lawrence Stoller and Glenn Lehrer and put on display at the Gemologist Institute of America (GIA) in Carlsbad, CA. Lehrer also cuts gems that make wonderful jewelry. A large selection can be seen in our store. The natural fusion of amethyst and citrine is called ametrine. A fine quality stone will have a definite line that separates the two colors. This is not as common as the ametrine that flows gradually from one color to the next. This beautiful artwork can be formed by nature since amethyst

and citrine are formed in the same rock and has a mother/daughter type relationship. Because amethyst and citrine are formed in the same quartz formations, they are found in the same locations. The most well-known source is in Brazil but other large deposits are found in the United States, Russia, Argentina and Spain, to name a few.

A distant cousin to the citrine is the precious or imperial topaz. Like the citrine the precious topaz is part of the quartz family. Its distinctive color hues separate this most rare specimen from other topaz and quartz stones. It will range from light pinkish yellow to deep brownish rose, but all have an undertone of pink. Because it is a rare form of topaz it is also most expensive of November’s birthstones but one of its most stunning.

Did you know smoky topaz does not exist? It is acutely smoky quartz. In the past this has also been used for a November birthstone but is seldom used in today’s jewelry industry. As with most gemstones some special care must be taken to insure years of happiness and wear of your citrine

and precious topaz jewelry. It is highly recommended that physical activity is avoided while wearing these stones so as not to scratch or chip your gems.

Sometimes I have the opportunity to talk about the latest fashion news in jewelry. All signs are pointing to colored gold. We all have seen yellow, white and rose colored gold but now black, green and brown are becoming as popular. It can be seen with or without diamonds and gems in all kinds of uses like necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings.

Mixing and matching different shades of gold and color diamond has given everyone new creative energy and design options. Now pieces can be even more fun, you can take on the feel of the current fashions or be the trendsetter. You can have your own look in both color and design. What a wonderful evolution in the gold jewelry industry.

Jane and Lenny Rakhman own Rakhman Jewelers at 2165 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler. For more information, visit rakhmanjewelers.com or 480-857-9707.

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Neighbors

Chompie’s new menu, holiday offerings

New Jewish food menu offered

A new Jewish Heritage Classic menu has been introduced at Chompie’s in honor of its founders Lou and Lovey Borenstein.

Prices start at $3.99 for the Jewish Heritage Classics Menu. The Shtickels (small plates) menu includes such favorites Jewish classics as Kreplach (beef dumpling), Knishes (flaky pastry dough stuffed with meat, potato or vegetables), Kishka (stuffed derma), and Stuffed Cabbage Roll. This collection of Shtickels (small plates) can be ordered individually or as part of a sampler platter.

There is also a Jewish Heritage Classics Combination Plates menu for those who have a hard time choosing what they would like to eat. The menu includes such choices as “Lovey’s Difficult Decision;” Cheese blintz (pan fried crepe stuffed with cheese), large salmon tapa (smoked salmon & capers), Israeli salad, and noodle kugel (egg noodles baked with a blend of apricots and cheese). The combination plates start at $8.99.

The complete Jewish Heritage Classics menu, as well as Chompie’s new dining menu, can be found at chompies.com/ menu2.php.

Chompie’s Cares

On Oct. 24,Chompie’s presented a check to Playworks Arizona totaling $11,282 through its “Chompie’s Cares” program.

Playworks Arizona is a non-profit organization that transforms recess by placing full time coaches at schools to teach the kids how to play together, resolve conflicts through rock-paper-scissors, and how to be inclusive. The results are amazing, as bullying decreases, students feel safer and healthier, and students return to class ready to learn.

This past March, Chompie’s and Playworks collaborated to create a new kids menu for Chompie’s that helps teach kids how to solve conflicts and promote inclusion within schools and on the recess yard. For every kids meal purchased from the new kids menu, as well as for every Chompie’s brand water bottle sold at the restaurant and deli, Chompie’s makes a donation to Playworks to help schools run much needed programs that teach kids to be inclusive and boost self-confidence.

The interactive and educational kids menu at Chompie’s offers 19 different breakfast, lunch and dinner kids meals and introduces a new gluten-free friendly section with menu items such as waffles, macaroni and cheese and flatbread cheese pizza. The regular kids meals include alltime favorites like chicken fingers, French toast and cheeseburgers, plus a selection of sliders. The new menu also includes fun interactive learning games that teach sharing, inclusion and conflict resolution.

“This partnership with Chompie’s is the first of its kind in the nation for our organization,” says Chuck Warshaver, Executive Director of Playworks Arizona.

“Chompie’s not only is making a donation for each kids meal purchased, but they allowed us to help design the menus to include games and activities focused on our core values of inclusion. We couldn’t ask for a more effective partnership to talk to kids and parents to help reduce bullying, increase teaching time and increase physical activity in our schools.”

“We visited some of the schools using the Playworks program and were overwhelmed by the response from principals, teachers and students as to how successful the program is at reducing bullying and increasing teaching time for teachers thanks to fewer students being sent to the office for bad behavior and how the transition from recess to class time dramatically improved,” says

Neal Borenstein, owner of Chompie’s.

“We sought to create a new kids menu that encompassed the core values that Playworks teaches on the recess yard, and based on early responses from our guests we know we succeeded. We’re very proud of this partnership and our ability to make this donation to Playworks Arizona to reduce bullying in schools.”

To view the Chompie’s Kids menu and activities online visit: https://s3-us-west-2. amazonaws.com/chompies/FullKidsMenu. pdf

Celebrate ‘Thanksgivukkah’ with Chompie’s

For the first time, the first day of Hanukkah falls on Thanksgiving.

To celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime event, Chompie’s, Arizona’s New York deli, is cooking up delicious homemade, traditional Hanukkah and Thanksgiving meals available

from the kids menu and water bottles. Submitted photo

for dine in or take out.

Hanukkah—the eight-day Festival of Lights in which Jewish people celebrate the triumph of light over darkness—begins on Nov. 28 and runs through Dec. 5.

Traditional Hanukkah dinner prepared from scratch is available for dine-in after 4 p.m. during all eight nights of the holiday.

The Hanukkah meal is only $15.99 per person and is available for dine in or take out.

Traditional Hanukkah foods, such as crispy potato latkes, brisket of beef, matzo ball soup, Hanukkah cookies and more are also available for purchase by the pound, pint or piece. Pre-order full course Hanukkah to-go meal packages serving 1215 people for $169.99 with 24-hour notice by contacting Chompie’s.

Full menus can be viewed at chompies. com/promotions.php. The Chandler

restaurant is located at Chandler Village Center, 3481 W. Frye Rd., 480-398-3008.

Chompie’s is also providing everything diners need for Thanksgiving dinner including: Whole oven-roasted turkeys and traditional sides like savory stuffing (made with Chompie’s fresh baked Challah bread), mashed potatoes and gravy, homemade pies and more.

The complete Thanksgiving menu can be found here: http://chompies.com/ images/Thanksgiving2013_Flyer_HR.pdf

Get a free fresh-baked pumpkin muffin loaf with orders of $100 or more before Nov. 15.

All four Chompie’s Phoenix-area locations are open from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thanksgiving.

Visit Chompies.com for more details and other holiday specials.

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Programs offered at Chandler Parks and Recreation facilities

Are you looking for classes and programs during December, January and February? The Winter Break Time, outlining classes and programs, is available at city facilities and online at chandleraz. gov/breaktime.

When posting on social media make sure to include “Come Out & Play Chandler” and #FunInChandler whenever you visit Chandler parks, recreation facilities or aquatics centers.

A newsletter is also offered for those who wish to stay up to date with happenings. Visit chandleraz.gov/listserv and enter your email address in the Parks & Recreation Newsletter opt-in box.

Do you want to learn when merchandise is on sale at the Environmental Education Center’s Owl’s Nest Nature Store? Follow Pinterest @eecnaturestore, to see such unique items as books, finger puppets and gardening and fishing merchandise.

17th annual Chandler Golf Challenge

The 17th annual Chandler Golf Challenge, which will benefit the Therapeutic Recreation Programs in Chandler, as well as scholarships to help individuals with disabilities to pursue opportunities for higher education, will have a shot gun start

at 12:30 p.m. Fri., Nov. 8. A foursome team, individuals or someone wanting to sponsor a tee-box are welcome to join the event.

Raffle items and dinner at the end of the day will also be included in the challenge. Those interested can sign up by calling 480-782-2709 or visit chandleraz.gov/therapeutic and print and send in the registration form.

The event will be held at Bear Creek Golf Course, 500 E. Riggs Rd., Chandler.

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The Keg claims overall ‘Best Of’ award at TASTE

The Keg won “Best of TASTE” during the Sat., Oct. 19, TASTE. Chandler’s Culinary Festival, as well as winning the “Steakhouse” category. This is the second year in a row that The Keg has won the overall award and the third year in a row to have won in its respective category.

Other winners include: Bourbon

Jacks Bar and Grill for American; Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion for Asian inspired; Porkopolis for BBQ; GiGi’s Cupcakes for booth decor; Nothing Bundt Cakes for desserts; H&H City Pizza for Italian; El Palacio of Chandler for Mexican; Otaku Sushi for sushi and D’Vine Wine Bar for wine bar.

Chandler families use hearts, feet to fight cancer

Chandler walkers will battle against cancer when the 14th American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Chandler gets underway at 6 p.m. Fri., May 2.

Relay For Life events are held overnight as individuals and teams camp out at an athletic track, with the goal of keeping at least one team member on the track at all times throughout the evening. Teams do most of their fundraising prior to the event, but some teams also hold creative fundraisers at their campsites during relay. Relay brings together friends, families, businesses, hospitals, schools, faith-based groups and people from all walks of life—all aimed at furthering the American Cancer Society’s efforts to save lives by helping people stay well, by helping them get well, by finding cures and by fighting back.

The Chandler Relay for Life spotlights teams from many of the Chandler schools, the Chandler Police Department, the Chandler Fire Department, and many local businesses.

“Relay is a unique opportunity for our community to come together to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember those we’ve lost, and fight back against the disease,” says Jessica Lee, ACS staff partner. “Many of the participants are cancer survivors, which serves as a reminder that Chandler is not immune to this disease and that by

participating in relay, we are joining with the American Cancer Society’s efforts to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays.”

Funds raised at Relay for Life of Chandler will enable the American Cancer Society to impact the lives of those touched by cancer within the community.

Relay for Life’s Luminaria Ceremony takes place after sundown, honoring the community’s cancer survivors and remembering those lost to the disease.

Participants will circle a track surrounded with glowing Luminaria bearing the names of those who have battled cancer and loved ones lost to cancer. Luminaria may be purchased for $10 by visiting www.relayforlife.org/chandleraz or emailing rflchandler@gmail.com.

Apple Dumpling Café

3076 E. Chandler Heights Rd. Suite 101, Gilbert

480-279-3879

AppleDumplingCafe.com

Here’s the deal: Mondays are Family Value night, where kids eat free with each adult meal and two drinks purchased. On Family Fun night, kids receive free ice cream with a meal. After school coolness is from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, where kids buy one ice cream, and get one free

Chompie’s

3481 W. Frye Rd., Chandler

480-398-3008

chompies.com

Here’s the deal: All day Tuesday, children 10 and younger receive one free item from the Kids Meal menu with adult meal purchase of $8 or more. Dine in only.

Dilly’s Deli

2895 S. Alma School Rd., Suite 5, Chandler

480-722-0644

dillysdeli.com

Here’s the deal: On weekends, get one free kids meal for each adult meal purchased for $4.79 or more.

El Palacio Restaurant & Cantina

2950 E. Germann Rd., Chandler

480-802-5770

epchandler.com

Here’s the deal: Wednesday kids 12 and younger eat free with paid adult.

Fat Willy’s

4850 S. Gilbert Rd., Chandler

WHERE KIDS EAT FREE

480-883-1356

fatwillysaz.com/Chandler

Here’s the deal: From 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, dine in and get a free kids meal with every adult entrée purchased. Little Leaguers menu only, 12 and younger.

Frio Mio Frozen Yogurt

4991 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler

480-609-0007

Here’s the deal: Every day, kids wearing a sports or scouts uniform receive 50% off frozen yogurt and 50 cent all beef hot dogs.

Pittsburgh Willy’s

1509 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler

480-857-2860

pittsburghwillys.com

Here’s the deal: Every day except Sunday breakfast, kids younger than 10 eat free with each paying adult. Additional kids eat for 50% off; Wee Willy menu only.

Planet Sub

1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler

480-245-6503

planetsub.com

Here’s the deal: Monday kids eat free with paid adult.

Sidelines Grill

2980 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler 480-792-6965

SidelinesAZ.com

Here’s the deal: Kids eat free from kids menu after 4 p.m. Thursdays with adult entree. Dine-in only. Cannot be combined with any other offers or specials.

The Cove Grill

5070 S. Gilbert Rd., Suite 400, Chandler 480-802-9070

thecovegrill.com

Here’s the deal: Tuesday kids younger than 12 receive one free meal per adult entrée purchased.

The Sushi Room

2475 W. Queen Creek Rd., Chandler 480-821-9000

sushiroomaz.com

Here’s the deal: Sunday Funday means kids 12 and younger eat free, two kids per paying adult.

Uncle Bear’s Grill & Bar

1980 W. Germann Rd., Chandler 480-722-1555

unclebearsgrillandbar.com

Here’s the deal: Wednesday kids eat free with each full price entrée purchased.

Whiskey Rose Bar and Grill 135 W. Ocotillo Rd. Chandler 480-895-ROSE (7673) whiskeyrosesaloon.com

Here’s the deal: Kids eat free every day with the purchase of an adult entree and kids drink.

Z’ Tejas Southwestern Grill 7221 W. Ray Rd., Chandler 480-893-7550 http://ztejas.com

Here’s the deal: Kids eat free on Sunday night’s starting at 3 p.m. off of the Z’ Tejas KidZ menu.

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 kids-eatfree program, email us with the restaurant name, a phone and / or email for confirmation and details.

Email information to KidsEatFree@santansun.com.

TASTE. Chandler’s Culinary Festival serves savory samples

Chandler’s 2013 culinary festival, TASTE, treated guests to food fare, from more than 30 different restaurants, with savory samplings sure to please. The event featured music, a variety of tastings, a silent auction and a special toast in honor of Geoff Hancock, former owner of the SanTan Sun News who passed away in March. Proceeds from the silent auction benefited the Salvation Army of Chandler. The festival was moved to Downtown Ocotillo this year. Guests had the opportunity to vote for the “Best Of” categories for participating restaurants. STSN photos by Tracy House