SanTan
April 2013
FAMILY FUN 6 SanTan Family Fun Arrives! Pick it
8 LEGO Kit Club, 4-5 PM. Basha
up the first Saturday of each month in the center spread of the SanTan Sun News to plan your month.
Library. We supply a variety of skill level kits for kids to put together during this hour of fun. Ages 5-12. No registration needed. Free. 5990 S. Val Vista Dr., Chandler. 480-782-2850, chandlerlibrary.org.
Family Spot Play On The Go, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Southeast Regional Library. Storytime and hands-on activities for parents and children. Take-home activities will also be provided. 775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert. 602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.
LibCon 2013, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Hamilton High School cafeteria. Teens can enjoy the Library Convention for all things anime, manga / comics, sci-fi / fantasy, cosplay and gamer, raffles and more. The event includes keynote speeches by Janni Lee Simner, author of the “Faerie After” series, and Liz Danforth, columnist, author and blogger on games, gamers and gaming. Panel topics include sword fighting, Japanese candy making, “Doctor Who,” “Star Trek,” zombies and more. Participate in the Cosplay Contest at lunchtime or shop in the vendor hall. The Buzznbeez Good Food Truck will be on site with treats available for purchase. Free. Registration required. Ages 12-18 years old. 3700 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler. facebook.com/libcon.
6, 7 Chandler Airport Dayz, 8 a.m.5 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Chandler Municipal Airport. See some of the types of aircraft, such as a Citation jet, gyrocopter, Stearmans, experimental helicopters, Cessnas, Pipers and Beachcraft, and businesses that operate at the Chandler Airport to help the Commemorative Air Force honor veterans. Rides will be available in helicopters and biplanes. Family rides will also be available. View classic cars, sports cars, hot rods and unique cars on display. An Apache helicopter will be on display provided by the Arizona Army National Guard. Live music will be performed by UncorkedThe Band. The Hangar Café will be open for dining. Hamburgers, hot dogs and refreshments will be on the ramp. Sponsored by the Chandler Airport Alliance at Chandler Air Service. 2380 S. Stinson Wy., off McQueen and Queen Creek roads. Free admission. 480-963-6420, chandleraz.gov/airport.
8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 Game Hall, 3-5 p.m. Mondays; 2-5 p.m. Wednesdays. Sunset Library. Hang out and play video games, or just grab a seat and study. Wii and Xbox available. No registration needed. Free. Ages 12-18. 4930 W. Ray Rd., Chandler. 480-782-2800, chandlerlibrary.org
9, 16, 23, 30 Anime Club, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Basha Library. Teens explore Japanese culture, anime and manga. Age 12-18. No registration needed. Free. 5990 S. Val Vista Dr., Chandler. 480-782-2850, chandlerlibrary.org.
9, 16, 23, 30 Wiggle Worms, 10:30-11 a.m. or 11:15-11:45 a.m. Perry Branch Library. Tots have fun with flannel board rhymes, songs, shakers, bubbles, parachute play and age-appropriate books. Ages 18 months-3 ½ years with a parent. Free. 1965 E. Queen Creek Rd. at Perry High School, Gilbert. 602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.
9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 Preschool Storytime, 11:30 a.m. Southeast Regional Library. Preschoolers enjoy storytime including books, songs and finger plays. Ages 3-5. Free. 775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert. 602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.
9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 Toddler Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Southeast Regional Library. A fun storytime including stories, finger plays and songs. Toddlers learn letters, sounds and have fun with music and movement activities. Toddlers up to age 3 with adult. Free. 775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert. 602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.
9, 23 Knit Happens, 2:30-3:45 p.m. Perry Branch Library. Teens earn community service hours while knitting or crocheting and continue the tradition of fun, food and friendship—all levels
welcome. The current service project is lap-sized blankets for Project Linus. Free. 1965 E. Queen Creek Rd. at Perry High School, Gilbert. 602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.
higher desire to read and write. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the program. Free. 775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert. 602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.
10, 17, 24 Baby Time, 10:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
Crochet a Friendship Bracelet,
Perry Branch Library. Introduce baby to books, songs and fingerplays. Ages newborn-20 months. Free. 1965 E. Queen Creek Rd. at Perry High School, Gilbert. 602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.
11, 18, 25 Pre-K Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m. Perry Branch Library. Preschoolers have fun with flannel board rhymes, dancing, songs, shakers, bubbles, parachute play and age-appropriate books. Ages 3-5 with a parent. Free. 1965 E. Queen Creek Rd. at Perry High School, Gilbert. 602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.
11, 18, 25 Infant Lapsit, 11:30-11:55 a.m. Southeast Regional Library. A special storytime designed to encourage development of language and motor skills by incorporating stories with simple songs, rhymes, movement activities and finger plays. Ages newborn-12 months with one parent or caregiver. Free. 775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert. 602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.
11-14 Disney on Ice: Treasure Trove, 7 p.m. Thursday; 10:30 a.m., 7 p.m. Friday; 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m., 7 p.m. Saturday; 1 p.m., 4:30 p.m. – Spanishspeaking performance Sunday. US Airways Center. Enter the worlds of Disney’s favorite princesses on ice – Tiana, Cinderella, Jasmine, Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Mulan and Snow White, set sail with Peter Pan, trek the wild of Africa with Simba and Nala and don’t be late for a very important date with Alice and the Madhatter. Tickets $10-$58 plus fees. 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix. usairwayscenter.com.
13 Paws to Read, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Southeast Regional Library. Paws to Read pairs Delta-registered therapy animals and their handlers with young readers, which increases reading levels and word recognition, and gives kids a
11 a.m.-noon. Southeast Regional Library. Beginners learn to crochet by making a simple, but cute friendship bracelet. Materials provided. Ages 8-14 years. 775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert. 602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.
Chandler Family Bike Ride, 8 a.m. registration; 9 a.m. ride begins. Chandler Park and Ride. Enjoy a family friendly 7.4-mile ride along the Paseo Canal. The first 100 people to preregister will receive a free T-shirt. Free. 2100 S. Hamilton St., Chandler. chandleraz.gov/transit.
Solar System Walk, 10-11 a.m. Veterans Oasis Park. Take a guided tour along the Solar System Walk, a series of monuments and signs representing the sun, planets and other objects in our solar system, placed at scale distances along the pathway that surrounds the park’s lake. While the walk can be enjoyed as a self-guided journey, there are also monthly guided tours that include additional information about the solar system and the inspiration for creating the Solar System Walk. This is an easy, half-mile walk around the lake. All ages. Meet inside the EEC at the designated time. 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. 480-782-2890, chandleraz.gov/veterans-oasis, chandlersolarsystemwalk.com.
Family Science Saturday: Be an Innovator, noon to 4 p.m. Tumbleweed Ranch at Tumbleweed Park. Bring the whole family to do a science experiment. The ranch features animals, farm equipment and historic structures from Chandler's agricultural past. Free. 2250 S. McQueen Rd., Chandler. chandleraz.gov/museum.
16 Teen Study Club, 3-4 p.m. Southeast Regional Library. Teens can use a quiet space to get homework done, study for tests, work on group projects or get help on research papers. Computers are available to use and a librarian is on hand to help with research. Teens can learn a few tools to help make
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work a little easier. Staff Conference Room. 775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert. 602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.
Bookhype, 3:30-5 p.m. Perry Branch Library. Teens evaluate YA books from more than 30 participating publishers. Ages 12-18. Free. 1965 E. Queen Creek Rd. at Perry High School, Gilbert. 602-652-3000, mcldaz.org. 17 LEGO Club, 6-7 p.m. Hamilton Library. Come meet new friends and have fun building with LEGO bricks supplied by the library. Ages 6-12. No registration required. 3700 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler. 480-782-2828, chandlerlibrary.org.
18 Magic Treehouse Book Club, 4-4:45 p.m. Southeast Regional Library. Read the selected book “Monday with a Mad Genius” before the club meets and come ready to talk about the book and make a fun craft. Preregistration required online. Ages 7-9. 775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert. 602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.
19 Earth Day, 5-Year EEC Anniversary and Arbor Day Commemoration, 4-7 p.m. Environmental Education Center. Fun and educational activities for all ages. Discover nature, science, the environment and great outdoors. Experience hands-on activities, live animal presentations and discover ways to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle from vendors and exhibitors. Features food and beverage vendors, merchants, prize giveaways and special outdoor activities. Outdoor portion may be canceled due to inclement weather. 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. Free. 480-782-2889, chandleraz.gov/veterans-oasis.
20 Paws 2 Read, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Perry Branch Library. Join a registered therapy dog that loves stories. Ages 5 and older are invited to read their favorite book to the special library dog. 1965 E. Queen Creek Rd. at Perry High School, Gilbert. 602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.
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