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Decorating Veteran story contest duo designs for free tub conversion dream rooms
Paint colors, accessories and design tips will be on display 10 to 11:30 a.m. Sat., Oct. 20 when interior decorators Christine Hippensteel and Peg Conway present “Dream Room Makeovers” at Chandler Public Library’s Downtown Branch, 22 S. Delaware St. The decorating duo will inspire attendees to consider some stunning and dramatic changes to their home at this interactive workshop featuring a beforeand-after slideshow, paint-color segment, fun decorating-style quiz and numerous samples of decorating items. The event is free. For more information, call 480-821-8020, or email chrish1205@cox.net. Visit the designers’ websites at decdens.com/pegconway and decdens.com/christinehippensteel.
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Festival of Trees seeks sponsors
Veterans or their spouses who write a story in 100 words or less by Sat., Oct. 20 on why converting a fiberglass bathtub to a step-in shower would be beneficial, will be entered to win a free fiberglass tub conversion and two installed safety grab bars, an $885 value, by Todd’s Porcelain & Fiberglass Repair. The winner will be notified by Wed., Oct. 31. Todd’s owner, Gary Farrell of Sun Lakes, says this is the first time the contest has been offered during the 35 years Todd’s has been serving Chandler and the southeast Valley. CONVERTED: A fiberglass tub “This fiberglass tub conversion converted to a step-in shower to a step-in shower and grab by Todd’s Porcelain & Fiberglass Repair. Submitted photo bars are designed to help you live independently longer in the comfort of your own home,” says Farrell. “Bathroom safety is vital, with more than 60% of falls occurring in the bathroom.” Todd’s, a Mesa-based licensed, bonded and insured company, has been fixing “ugly” tubs and showers across Maricopa County since 1978. Farrell says Todd’s enjoys an A+ rating from Arizona Better Business Bureau (BBB) and has several Super Service Awards from Angie’s List. Send a story and contact information to toddsbathtubs@hotmail.com or mail to Todd’s Porcelain & Fiberglass Repair, 1829 S. Horne, Suite 14, Mesa, AZ 85204. For more about converting a fiberglass tub or grab bars, visit www.ToddsBathtubs.com or call 480-835-7070.
Sponsors are sought to help continue the efforts of the nonprofit youth program ICAN by donating to the 9th Annual Festival of Trees, to be held Fri., Nov. 30 at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort, 5594 W. Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler. “Paint the Town Red” is the theme for the event, which includes live entertainment, live and silent auctions and a dinner to raise additional funds for the organization’s nationally accredited preventative programming for Chandler youth. ICAN “gives them skills and support needed to make positive decisions when it comes to substance abuse, gang activity and juvenile delinquency” at no cost to the children or their families, according to ICAN CEO Becky CAN BE YOURS: Attendees at the annual Jackson. She says ICAN serves more ICAN Festival of Trees can bid on and than 300 youth daily. take home a heavily decorated holiday “We are excited to celebrate the tree and the swag around it, such as this organization’s accomplishments one with a patriotic theme, donated with the community,” she adds. last year by Kovach, Inc. of Chandler. Current sponsors for the 9th Submitted photo Annual Festival of Trees include Big Two Toyota Scion of Chandler and AlphaGraphics of Gilbert. Individuals or businesses wanting more information or to donate a live or silent auction item, can contact ICAN at 480-821-4207 or whitney@icanaz.org.
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