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“Our Hawaiian Mega Hula event was a huge success last year and our guests raved about their luau adventure on the Salt River,” Breault said. “The event is an attention-grabber for teens and families and encourages them to venture into the great outdoors.” Radio Station 98 KUPD, an event co-sponsor, will broadcast live from the event. River runners should be creative in their outfit selection: Salt River Tubing will award free tube rentals and T-shirts for the best Hawaiian costumes. Salt River Tubing said its buses will also be transformed into Hawaiian “barges” to transport guests upriver to enjoy the Salt River’s mountain-fed rapids. Salt River Tubing is located in Tonto National Forest, just seven minutes from the 202 East Loop on North Power Road. The event will run 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The cost of tube rental is $17 per person or tube, which includes tax and shuttle bus service. Visit www. saltrivertubing.com for event details.

Hospice of the Valley Receives $10,000 Donation Hospice of the Valley has received a $10,000 donation from the Mesa office of Home Instead Senior Care, a global provider of in-home care services for seniors. Mesa’s Home Instead Senior Care office, which serves all of the Southeast Valley, has a longtime relationship with notfor-profit Hospice of the Valley. “So many of our caregivers work with the staff at Hospice of the Valley or use the agency personally to care for loved ones. They tell us how much the nurses and CNAs have helped them at end of life,’’ said Home Instead Senior Care owner Mahnaz Pourian. “The first organization that came to my mind for a donation was Hospice of the Valley.’’ Pourian presented checks to six local organizations May 16 at a “Give Back to the Community” event in Sun Lakes. In addition to the donation to Hospice of the Valley, Pourian routinely makes contributions to the agency in memory of clients.

“We are grateful for the very generous support of Home Instead Senior Care,’’ said Susan Levine, Hospice of the Valley’s executive director. Home Instead Senior Care’s national conference in May featured a videotaped interview with Hospice of the Valley’s Kathy Donald, one of the team leaders who oversees patient care in the East Valley. The video, shown to thousands at the convention, drew resounding applause, Pourian said. Hospice of the Valley has been caring for patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families since 1977. For more information, call (602) 5306900 or visit hov.org.

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Organizers worked to develop a rigorous (but fun) curriculum that adheres to state science standards, and built a classroom devoted to the camp. Campers become “junior herpetologists” and focus on a different species each day of the program. All crafts, lessons and other activities center on the species of the day. “So they may have weights and measures every day but how you weigh and measure a tortoise is different than how you weigh and measure an alligator,” said PHS Vice President Debbie Gibson. She added that the camp helps students not only learn to love animals, but to work hard, study animals, take notes and more. “We enjoy caring for the animals, of course, but it’s not all fun and games,” she said. Still, she said, she’s never had a bad review.

On the final day of camp, parents are asked to arrive an hour early for pickup, and Campers become “junior herpetologists” and campers act as guides, leading focus on a different species each day of the the adults around the sanctuary program. and teaching them about reptiles. excellent allies. Gibson said that The result is often a week’s worth of regardless of the feelings of their lessons cemented into the campers’ parents—and many campers have minds as they communicate them to parents who are not fond of reptiles— others—as well as converting some every kid comes out of the camp of the parents into lizard lovers. advocating for the animals. This is the third year the There’s still room for mammals. But organization has offered the camp, the Phoenix Herpetological Society’s and it hopes its outreach and Reptile Encounters camp—and education efforts continue to grow, reptiles themselves—earn lifelong Gibson said. supporters each summer. “The most important thing to learn Camp sessions remain throughout about the animals is coexisting,” June and July. Camp is $275 per she said. “And the real problem is camper for the week. For more everybody’s heart goes out when details visit www.phoenixherp.com they see a baby bobcat or a little and click on the green box labeled coyote puppy, but when they see a “Got Reptiles?” Visit the website or baby rattlesnake, they’re like, ‘It’s a call (480) 513-HERP (4377) for more snake.’ And that’s our battle.” information. Visits to the sanctuary If that’s the battle, kids make are by appointment only. Gymnastics, Games, Bounce Houses, Swimming, Water Slide, Crafts, Trampolines, Special Guests and More!

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Society’s Slip! Slop! Slap! awareness campaign. Slip! Chen-Tsai said to slip into the shade and sun protective clothing. “A lot of the kids will wear a very thin white T-shirt, but that only gives the equivalent of an SPF 3. A lot of people don’t know that...a thin T-shirt only gives you a low protective shield and so what we advocate is for people to wear a thicker cotton weave or to put some kind of a pigment into their shirt, like pink or green or blue and that will increase the SPF factor.” Slop! She explained this is basically putting on sunscreen. “The SPF on the bottles only addresses UVB, which is the burning rays...Just last year

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Slap! Put on a hat, Chen-Tsai advised. Using a parasol, umbrellas and seeking shade account for 30 percent of UV protection. “People definitely, even when they put on a hat, they really should put on sunscreen,” she said.

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Savvy Tip: Use Gasbuddy.com to find the cheapest gas near you anywhere in the country. Activities: Research your destination before leaving home. Many cultural institutions offer free or reduced price admission on certain days. Likewise, tourist cards that give discounts to multiple attractions or unlimited public transit for a set period can save you money over purchasing admission independently. Food: Pack snacks for the trip and ask for a refrigerator for your hotel room. Don’t be afraid to grocery shop in your destination so you aren’t dining out frequently. Savvy Tip: Restaurant.com, Groupon.com and Amazon Local all have deals to help you save on events or dining out in various cities.

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WHEN: Fri., June 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Gilbert Community Center, 130 N. Oak St., Gilbert COST: $12 INFO: (480) 503-6290 or www.gilbertaz.gov Learn about the first Teddy bear and then make your own to take home. Includes a tour of Stuffington Bear Factory.

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Melanoma is the most common form of cancer for young adults 25 to 29 years old. “It’s the No.1 form of cancer,” Chen-Tsai said. “And it’s the second most common form of cancer for kids 15 to 29 years old.” Another point she mentioned is that the rate of melanoma is rising faster among the 15 to 29 year olds females than males and may be related to using tanning beds. Following the “A-BC-D-E” rule is one way of being aware and monitoring for changes. A-B-C-D-E A is for asymmetry, where the one half of the mole doesn’t match the other. border irregularities B suggests where edges are ragged, notched or blurred. C refers to the color not being uniform, with shades of brown, tan and black present. D is for diameter and darkness. Chen-Tsai said to look for anything

greater than 6 mm, but melanomas have been found in moles that are 2 mm with black dots on the skin. So another thing the American Academy of Dermatologists urges is to be aware of the darkness of the mole. E is evolving,” Chen-Tsai explained. “Anything changing, itching or bleeding.” She also mentioned there is one other criteria, the “Ugly Duckling” sign—any moles on the body that don’t look like the others. Chen-Tsai is a provider at East Valley Dermatology, 1100 S. Dobson Rd., Suite 223, Chandler. For more information, visit www.evderm.com or call (480) 821-8888. For more information about sun safety, go to www.cancer.org/cancer/news/ features/stay-sun-safe-this-summer. Tracy House is a freelance writer and editor. She can be reached at tracy@timespublications.com.

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By Lynette Carrington “The Addams Family” will be presented through the Actor’s Youth Theatre June 25 to July 3, and the organization hosted a workshop to prepare teens for the creepy and ghoulish auditions. “This is the first time this production has been done in Arizona and it’s a brand new play, too,” said Director Marcus Ellsworth to the group of 30 teens who came to get a leg up on the material. “It’s such an ideal thing for you to get comfortable with the material,” added Ellsworth, who is co-directing with Julie Clement. “You’ll be learning a dance and the music.” The workshop was full of teens of all theatrical experiences. “I’ll be auditioning for the part of Wednesday Addams,” said Adyson Nichols, 15. The soon-to-be sophomore at Arête Preparatory Academy has been performing with Actor’s Youth Theatre for three years and has acted

in “The Pajama Game,” “Aida,” “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” “Sleepy Hollow,” “Hamlet” and others. “I love the environment here,” Adyson stated, “It’s like one big loving family and it’s not super competitive like some other theaters.” Rachel Spencer, 15, will also be a sophomore at Arête Preparatory Academy and joined Actor’s Youth Theatre about six months ago beginning with voice lessons. “I’ve done ‘Taming of the Shrew’ and ‘Camelot’ so far,” noted Spencer. “I really want to audition for the role of Wednesday.” In contrast, Dallin Urness, a 17-yearold from Mountain View High School was just getting started in theater. “This is my first time here. My friends convinced me to come and they wanted me to get involved,” Urness explained of his foray into acting. “The Addams Family” centers around Wednesday Addams, who finds that she has fallen in love with

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a clean-cut “normal” young man. Realizing that her mother, Morticia, could genuinely be “mortified” if she finds out, Wednesday implores her father to keep the secret. Gomez then struggles to keep a balance of understanding his daughter’s wishes and keeping the truth from his beloved Morticia. “They have a love for the dark and the macabre but they do have family values,” explained Ellsworth. Actor’s Youth Theatre is entirely devoted to their kids. “This is your home and when we made this place, we made it for

you,” Ellsworth told the teens at the workshop. Upcoming workshops include “A Totally Tangled Up Workshop,” “Make a Movie Workshop,” “A Frozen Adventure,” “A Playwright’s Workshop” and more. Check the website, www.actorsyouththeatre.org, for a complete listing. Actor’s Youth Theatre and The Black Mustache Old-Fashioned Melodrama Co. are housed at Tuscany Theatre at 861 N. Higley Rd., Suite 105, Gilbert. Visit www.actorsyouththeatre.org or call (480) 907-7050 for tickets or additional information.

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Guitar Beginners WHEN: Mondays, June 2, through July 28, from 6 p.m. to 7:25 p.m. WHERE: Gilbert Community Center, 130 N. Oak St., Gilbert COST: $75 INFO: (480) 503-6294 or www.gilbertaz.gov Participants will learn basic scales, chords, strumming and how to tune and care for their guitars. Nurturing Parenting WHEN: Mon., June 2, through Aug. 4, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. WHERE: Southwest Regional Library, 775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert COST: Free INFO: (480) 503-6256 This free parent education program is for parents, grandparents and caregivers of children birth to 5 years old. Country Fit WHEN: Mondays, June 2, through July 28, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Freestone Recreation Center, 1141 E. Guadalupe Rd., Gilbert COST: $45 INFO: (480) 503-6202 or www.gilbertaz.gov This class offers a whole body workout set to country music’s biggest hits.

Dog Training WHEN: Tuesdays, June 3, through July 22, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. WHERE: McQueen Park Activity Center, 510 N. Horne St., Gilbert COST: $150 INFO: (480) 503-6294 or www.gilbertaz.gov This positive reinforcement class will cover the level one basic skills as loose-leash walking, recall, sit, stand, down and stay. Grace Under Pressure: Women’s Self Defense WHEN: Wednesdays, June 4, through July 30, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. WHERE: McQueen Park Activity Center, 510 N. Horne St., Gilbert COST: $43 INFO: (480) 503-6294 or www.gilbertaz.gov Students learn to act on stressful situations rather than being controlled by them. Stretch and Tone WHEN: Wednesdays, June 4, through July 30, from 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. WHERE: McQueen Park Activity Center, 510 N. Horne St., Gilbert COST: $25 INFO: (480) 503-6294 or www.gilbertaz.gov This 30-minute class will stretch tight and tired muscles, increase flexibility and core balance.

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Remember back in high school when you wrote a paper on a subject you knew little about? Well, that’s how I felt this month as I reviewed a Thai restaurant. I don’t really know why, but I have only eaten Thai food a handful of times. However, my visit to Thai Chili certainly persuaded me to expand my palate. Thai Chili is located adjacent to Val Vista Lakes in a little plaza that houses several other eateries. Although small, the interior is classy with its dark wood tables and chairs and burnt orange walls adorned with authentic artwork. My daughter and granddaughter accompanied me on a lunch date and we were welcomed by our charming server, Samantha. She gave us a lunch menu with several items all for just $7.99 as well as the main menu, which features 84 selections. We selected the drunken noodles ($10), beef panang ($12), red curry comm. spotlight

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pork ($12) and the crispy chicken with spicy plum sauce ($12). Samantha asked us to choose a number from one to five to indicate how spicy we wanted our food. She also told us that she would deliver our food “as soon as it hits the window” so that it would be at the perfect temperature, rather than waiting for all the dishes at once. Hailey, age 4, loved the drunken noodles with baby corn, zucchini, peppers and mushrooms. She was given some “cheater chopsticks” which have a little plastic piece to hold the sticks together. She did great and could even eat her rice without using a fork. Katie and I enjoyed each of the other selections. The beef panang “one of the masterpieces of Thai cuisine,” according to the menu, was simmered in a wonderful blend of panang curry paste, bell peppers, coconut milk and basil. The red curry had red curry meet your neighbor

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paste, bamboo shoots, peppers, zucchini and carrots all enhancing the tender pork. Our favorite, the chicken with plum sauce, consisted of chicken breast dipped in a light batter and fried until crisp, then served on a bed of carrots, zucchini, peppers, cabbage and broccoli with a spicy house-made plum sauce that accentuated all the Crispy chicken with plum sauce, top, drunken noodles (left) tantalizing flavors. Each and red curry pork (right) are all packed with flavor. dish was served with sticky rice and and half years that Thai Chili has been an egg roll, and any of them could be in business and he couldn’t have been served with a choice of chicken, pork, more enthusiastic about the food or beef or shrimp. his loyal customers. He told us that if Now for dessert. I must say that I am we come back on a Friday or Saturday a total fan of flan. The coconut flan at night to come early or late because Thai Chili is the best that I have ever they get so busy that the line is “out tasted. The pie-shaped wedge of cake the door.” We plan to heed his advice. on the bottom and flan on the top Thai Chili with a scoop of homemade coconut 3641 E. Baseline Rd. ice cream is the fabulous creation of Suite Q102 the wife of one of the chefs. Her name, Gilbert 85234 as well as the recipe, remains a secret. (480) 219-8330 We had a short visit with Ray www.thaichili.us Guillen, the manager for the three

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Are Smartphones Making Our Kids Selfie Absorbed? No, this isn’t another article about the dangers of texting and driving. We can’t ignore the startling reality Kevin J. Chapman that our children are growing up faced with the lure of ever-expanding technology. It seems some of our teenagers are living half (or less) of their life in the actual world and the other half in the digital world. We can’t be so naïve as to think this is normal or healthy or preparing them for the future. Who decreed that all teenagers and even children were required to have their own cell or smartphone? Why do we as parents feel peer pressure to make sure our children have the latest and the greatest? Who are we trying to impress? Are we becoming so shallow that we need smartphones and apps to show everyone exactly who we want to be rather than who we are? Do we really need instant, constant and portable access to videos, games and television shows? I’ve seen teenagers and adults out on dates, constantly checking or typing something on their phones. I’ve heard of teenagers giving their friends the “play by play” of how a date is going. I wonder if they tell the truth: “Date’s not so good. Why? Because I’m obsessed with my phone.” Are our texts, tweets and emails so important that we need to be checking them virtually nonstop? Do we really measure our self-worth by how many Facebook friends or Twitter followers we have? June 2014

I really believe smartphones are making us numb to the world. We are becoming like little children who need constant entertainment and stimulation. Years ago Robin Williams said that giving his kids a Nintendo video game was like giving them the ultimate cocaine. We have now enhanced that addiction with the unbridled use of smartphones. We have become an addicted society. As I sat in the airport recently, I watched people texting on their smartphones, emailing on their smartphones and even watching television on their smartphones. Heaven forbid anyone look up and make eye contact with a stranger. What happened to driving in a car and just looking out the window? Are your kids giving up the entire physical world for a narcissistic, addictive need to follow someone or see who’s following them? What happened to the art of conversation between two people? Do we constantly need to be stimulated by our phones? It’s ridiculous. Are our teenagers learning how to communicate and interact face-to-face with other humans, rather than through a text or Instagram? How will they do one day in a job interview? Kevin J. Chapman is a partner at Rowley Chapman and Barney. He attended Arizona State University (B.S. 1986; J.D. 1992). His practice revolves around accidents and personal injury and he can be reached at (480) 8331113.

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