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‘Kiddie’ camp combines computers, creative crafts
FUTURE KIDDIE: Teaching youngsters how to work safely on the computer. Submitted photo By Tracy House
Combining computer technology and creative play, Future Kiddie runs a Discovery Kids Puterbugs program offering a weekly daytime, summer Combo Camp for youth 3 to 7 through July 19. This is the third year Future Kiddie has offered this specialized experience for young campers. Owner Ken Chan says, “It’s surprising there are so few opportunities for young children to become early masters of technology.” Future Kiddie offers enrichment classes for youth to learn to work on computers, providing a safe introduction to the technology kids will learn throughout their lives. “People are constantly amazed at what kids can do with technology, yet they get no training.” Chan says that even children need to become smart citizens with technology
and have both ability and responsibility with computing devices. “The problem solving approach is so much fun kids don’t realize how much they’re learning.” The technology portion of the day, Chan explains, will include music, a video of the day and kids will learn new skills daily. Featured alongside the computer experience, classes will incorporate building blocks and movement, yoga and meditation for focus on concentration and arts and crafts. Chan and his sister, Linda, will be facilitating the camps and have taken classes in computer training for children. In addition, Chan has also been trained by the Power Brain Training Center to teach children yoga, meditation and fitness work for learning to calm down and focus in the classroom. An avid participant at the gym, Chan
recognizes there has to be some sort of balance between screen time and physical play. “I suggest parents to monitor their playtime every day,” he says. Chan encourages finding a balance between active exercising and using technology as a tool not a game, such has homework. “The nation is taking serious the risks of childhood obesity,” Chan says. “While you cannot avoid the 21st century, it’s more important than ever to have a balance between screen time and physical play.” Half-day computer camps are offered to youth 3 to 7 with a variety of activities planned to enrich and educate. Chan explains the 3 year olds can do less complicated tasks and he asks the older kids to be a leader in the classrooms. Student ratios will be eight to 10 youth in a class and each week there will be a different emphasis on the computer. Themes for the weekly camps include: Computer Detectives Adventure, Express Yourself with Technology Adventure, Power Brain Fun & Fitness Adventures, Play Music with Technology Adventures and Careful on Cyber Space–internet safety for kids–Adventure. Students will focus on basic keyboarding skills, technology terms and usage, computer skills and academic skills. In addition to camps, Future Kiddie also offers parent workshops. “We do workshops to educate parents on Internet safety, computer safety, how
KEN CHAN, OWNER: The only Discover Kids Puterbugs provider in Arizona. Submitted photo
to monitor kids’ activity on Facebook and how to use the software,” Chan mentions. Future Kiddie is Arizona’s only provider of Discovery Kids Puterbugs. Locations are in Ahwatukee Foothills and Tempe. For more information, schedules, camp locations and pricing, call 480-3313068 or visit futurekiddie.com. Tracy House is a freelance writer living in Ironwood Vistas with her husband and four children. She can be reached at Tracy@SanTanSun.com.
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Celebrate dads Record-breaking swim at Rawhide lesson seeks participants
Dads and their families can dine on a 14-ounce peppercorn crusted rib eye steak meal for $19.99 per person from 5 to 9 p.m. Sun., June 16 at Rawhide Western Town & Steakhouse.
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Reservations are recommended for the special dinner, which includes the rib-eye steak, a baked potato, whole roasted garlic corn on the cob, Texas toast, house salad and a cornbread muffin. An apple pie a la mode is $3 or a Beergarita for two people is $14. The regular steakhouse dinner menu is also available. Reservations are recommended. Rawhide Western Town & Steakhouse, Arizona’s largest 1880s western-themed family entertainment venue, is at 5700 W. North Loop Rd. in Chandler, on the Gila River Indian Community. Admission and parking is free. For more information, visit rawhide. com. To make Father’s Day reservations, call 480-502-5600, ext. 1204 or email reso@rawhide.com.
SWIMkids USA invites families to help attempt break the 2012 World’s Largest Swimming Lesson Guinness World Record at 8 a.m. Tue., June 18. Venues around the world will conduct a swim lesson at the same time.
SWIMkids USA is at 2725 W. Guadalupe Rd., Mesa. For more information or to reserve a spot, contact SWIMkids at 480-8209109, customerservice@swimkidsusa.us or visit swimkidsaz.com.
Fulton Ranch Promenade school offers bonus A Fulton Ranch Promenade school is offering one free week of infant care for new families who sign up their children before July 31. Kids Inc., 4991 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler provides individualized, loving infant care focusing on fine and gross
motor skills, receptive and expressive language skills and hand-eye coordination. For more information, visit kidsinclearningcenters.com or call 480-821-5437.
Girl Scouts seeks new recruits
A Girl Scouts recruitment event is hosted by Girl Scouts Arizona CactusPine Council from 1 to 4 p.m. Sat., June 15
at Chandler Fashion Center, Community Room, 3111 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler. Girls and their parents attending the event can learn about the Girl Scouts and how to begin their Girl Scouting adventures. To learn more, visit girlscoutsaz.org.
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i9 Sports focuses on fun
Registration for late summer and fall sports is underway at i9 Sports, a local provider of youth sports leagues for children ages 4 to 14. Flag football, basketball and cheerleading are offered, with a focus on fun, learning and good sportsmanship. i9 Sports leagues are designed to increase a child’s self-confidence, with no tryouts or drafts, equal playing time regardless of ability and the opportunity to play highly valued positions. All instructors undergo a thorough background check and certification process. Kim Olsen, program director of i9 Sports–Chandler, Gilbert, Queen Creek, says i9 Sports helps make participating in sports a positive experience for children. “To see the look on a kid’s face the first time he completes a pass or scores a touchdown is a pretty amazing thing,” says Olsen. “You can actually see a child’s confidence grow throughout the season as they become a part of a team and learn new skills. It is this involvement in the game that creates the positive experience, not if they won or lost the game.” For more information or to register, visit i9sports.com or call 480-664-4039.
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Teens gear up for Chandler driving school
SanTan Sun-area teens can gain valuable driving knowledge and experience at a summer driver’s education academy held from 8 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday, June 17 through 28 at Hamilton High School, Room 100, 3700 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler.
The course prepares students for the written driving permit test as well as the road test. Coursework consists of the state-required 30 hours of classroom instruction, which includes three hours of practice on a driving simulator and three hours of behind-the-wheel instruction. A certificate of completion is issued for each portion of the course. Cost is $445 for the course, offered as a partnership between Tempe Community Education Program and Chandler Community Education, For more information or to register, visit mychandlerschools.org/ domain/66.
Youth Cool fun with horses Harmony Heart Ranch’s new program manager, Jeannie Hatfield, with 25 years of experience bringing horses and children together, finds a way for kids to keep cool in the SanTan Sun area this summer. Harmony Heart Ranch is located at 758 Kingbird Dr., Chandler. Water play dates with horses are available for children ages 8 and older 7:45 to 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings in June, and also 3:15 to 5:45 p.m. on Saturday evenings. The cost is $25 per child and $15 for additional children per family. Participants first groom the horses; then have options of painting the horses and washing the paint off; completing horse crafts so that each child leaves the ranch with a remembrance of their
time spent with horses; and generally beating the heat by playing in and near water sprinklers. The focus is on horse safety, staying cool and having fun. Children should wear clothing and shoes appropriate to get wet. Private play dates for adults or children are also available. Harmony Heart Ranch also offers birthday parties for both adults and children. The birthday person and guests will have a chance to mingle with gentle, trustworthy horses, or for those faint of heart, enjoy merely observing the herd. Many packages are available including horses, games and food, or celebrants can bring their own food. Call 602-234-0267 for water play date and birthday party reservations or email equinegirlaz@gmail.com.
Chandler publisher offers prizes SanTan Sun-area parents can enter the Little Five Star Summer Reading Sweeps to for a chance to win a new Amazon Kindle Fire tablet worth $159 and a $100 gift certificate to the Little Five Star kids’ bookstore. Deadline to enter is Sun., June 30. Little Five Star is a division of Chandlerbased publisher Five Star Publications.
For more information or to complete the form to enter, “like” Little Five Star on Facebook at facebook.com/ LittleFiveStar/app_28134323652 or visit littlefivestar.com.
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Chandler coach hosts mom-daughter retreat
A Mother-Daughter Weekend Retreat for moms with tween daughters 9 to 12 years old is hosted by Chandler certified personal coach Karen Nowicki Fri., June 19 through Sun., June 21 at Aunt Chilada’s at the Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort, 7330 N. Dreamy Draw Dr., Phoenix. The weekend retreat is designed to strengthen the bond between mothers and daughters by providing an opportunity for mothers to build their daughters’ self-confidence and develop trust and open lines of communication through hands-on activities and bonding exercises. “Every mom wants to do the best by their kids; sometimes we just need the right tools to help us through these formative years,” says Nowicki. “Especially today with peer influences, the introduction of social media and tweens’ desires to have more independence, this is a crucial time in our kids’ lives.” For more information or to register, visit motherdaughterweekends.com/ mother-daughter-weekend-retreatjune-21.
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New program addresses cyberbullying
Bollywood dance classes offer family fun Learn a new dance skill, get fit and have fun this summer at Bollywood dance classes for youth or adults, offered by Kriti Dance at Ocotillo Dance Center, 2625 W. Queen Creek Rd., Suite 4, Chandler. One-hour classes are held Sundays from June 23 through Aug. 25. A variety of time slots are available for different age groups, including Kids I classes for ages 4 and 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Youth classes for ages 9 to 13 from 12:30
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to 1:30 p.m. and Kids II classes for ages 6 to 8 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. An early bird discount of one free class is available for those signing up before June 23. Kriti Dance students will perform as half-time entertainment during a Bollywood Night hosted by Phoenix Mercury Fri., Sept. 6. To learn more, visit kritidance.com or email info@kritidance.com, or call 480-241-8699.
BOLLYWOOD DANCERS: Kriti Dance students will perform at an upcoming Phoenix Mercury game. Submitted photo by Jaya Photography
A new educational program focusing on solutions to bullying and cyberbullying is now available to area schools. SUBMIT-PLUS is a unique youth empowerment assembly and training program promoting change needed to end bullying. The mixed-media program is offered through a partnership between the PLUS program, a peerto-peer student leadership model equipping schools, communities and after-school programs with tools to identify and address issues impacting
positive youth development, and Submit the Documentary, an award-winning film focusing on cyberbullying solutions. “Schools must bring students into the conversation and empower them to address the topic of cyberbullying among their peers,” says John Vandenburgh, founder of the PLUS Program and creator of the Internet safety software CyberBully Alert. For more information, visit submitthedocumentary.com/ screenings/submit-plus-school-program or plusprogram.org/cyberbully-program.
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Celebrate safety at children’s museum June is Safety Month at Children’s Museum of Phoenix, where all month long visitors can participate in safety-themed educational programs and hands-on activities sponsored by SRP. Upcoming programs include Blazing Flame Painting, teaching fire safety tips while using a process-oriented painting technique, 10 a.m. to noon Tue., June 18 and 1 to 3 pm. Sun., June 23; SRP Safety Connection, an interactive experience informing kids and adults how to keep safe around electricity and all bodies of water, 10 a.m. to noon Fri., June 21 and Fri., June 28; Phoenix Fire Department CPR Awareness Class, limited space, 10 to 10:45 a.m. and 11 to 11:45 a.m. Sat., June 22; Smoke Detector Safety, 1 to 3 p.m. Mon., June 24; Hubbard Family Swim School Presents: Safer 3: Safer Water, Safer Kids, Safer Response, 10 a.m. to noon Sat., June 29; and Paint a Police Car, 1 to 3 p.m. Sun., June 30. All programs are free with paid museum admission of $11 per person; members and children younger than age 1 are free. Children’s Museum of Phoenix is at 215 N. 7th St. in downtown Phoenix. For more information, call 602-253-0501 or
visit childrensmuseumofphoenix.org. To obtain free tickets for CPR Awareness, visit tickets. childrensmuseumofphoenix.org/public.
Pool fence giveaway underway One free pool fence will be given away each week through Sun., Aug. 18 through the Fence Patrol program, sponsored by Fulton Homes in partnership with KMLE-FM and Ironman Pool Fence. Fulton Homes is sponsoring the program for the 11th year. In addition to Fence Patrol, the
Tempe-based homebuilder sponsors “2 Seconds is Too Long” at Valley shopping malls as part of its water-safety related initiatives. To nominate someone or be considered for a pool fence, visit KMLE1079.com and click on the Fence Patrol icon. To learn more about Fence Patrol, call 602-452-1000 or visit fultonhomes.com.
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Kids: Win $15 gift card from Changing Hands Bookstore
Students who either live in Chandler, Gilbert, Queen Creek or surrounding areas or who attend area schools can win $15 gift cards from Changing Hands Bookstore, thanks to a partnership between the bookseller and the SanTan Sun News. This ongoing, monthly promotion awards a $15 Changing Hands gift card to every youth whose article, story, poem, essay, editorial, book review, photo or illustration is chosen to be printed in the SanTan Sun Kids Opportunity section, while supplies last. The Kids Opportunity section is printed in the Youth Section of the first paper of the month, each month. The best news is that even though only
one to three submissions are printed per month, all good submissions are held in a file to be printed in future issues. So if an entry doesn’t win this month, it could win next month—or even the month after that. To enter, visit SanTanSun. com, click on Youth and then on Student Writer Permission Slip to download a submission-permission slip. Complete the form and have a parent sign it so the paper has permission to print the entry and the author or artist’s byline. Then, email the submission-permission slip and writing or artwork to news@SanTanSun.com as a Word file, if writing, or JPG, if art, or pasted into the email.
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Revolutionary way to catch childhood vision problems Valley doctor and software developer introduce EyeSpy 20/20 By Lynette Carrington
“Cover your eye and read the letters on the chart.” This method of vision testing is well over 100 years old and, doctors say, is not an effective way to catch certain eye conditions. However, two Valley professionals have developed an innovative method to help find serious eye conditions in children—one that is highly effective and entertaining for children. EyeSpy 20/20 is a specialized video game-based vision test developed and designed by Dr. James O’Neil, M.D., and Electrical and Computer Engineer Richard Tirendi. EyeSpy 20/20 screens visual acuity and depth perception. Some of the vision issues it can catch include near and farsightedness, eye misalignment, cataracts, astigmatism and amblyopia (lazy eye). Lazy eye is often undetectable to untrained personnel and can be missed with traditional eye tests when children peek or memorize the eye chart. If caught too late, amblyopia can cause a permanent percentage of lost vision in adulthood. “Amblyopia (lazy eye) is the poster child for pediatric ophthalmology,” O’Neil said. “It’s a condition that happens only in children and has to be treated in childhood while the vision system is still undergoing its development to be properly treated.” Realizing that kids take to video WE HAVE MOVED TO A NEW AND BIGGER LOCATION!
AT THE FOREFRONT: From left, Richard Tirendi and Dr. James O’Neil, M.D., developers and designers of EyeSpy 20/20. Submitted photo.
games, he thought it would be great to develop a game that could also serve as a vision test. So he teamed up with longtime friend Tirendi. “I didn’t have the technical know-how on how to do it, but the timing was good for him (Tirendi),” O’Neil said. After working together for more than 10 years and founding a nonprofit to develop, validate and distribute the program, EyeSpy 20/20 came together as a valuable vision evaluation tool that evolved as the technology did over the course of that decade. “I jumped in with both feet,” stated Tirendi who was temporarily blinded as a
child. He embraced the chance to develop the video game and he spent time learning about children’s vision, related disorders and the biology of the eye. During development, the game was tested at the Storm Eye Institute in South Carolina for scientific validation and, after a few years, they gave it overwhelmingly positive reviews. “I know there are children and their families who have been positively impacted by this,” Tirendi said. “I think that’s what’s so overwhelming about this whole endeavor is the ability to build something that is a legacy. It’s truly an honor.” VisionQuest 20/20 is an East Valley
nonprofit set up to help schools, government agencies and other special groups get access to affordable and effective childhood vision screenings using the EyeSpy 20/20 video game. The screening video game does not have to be administered by a doctor. Results are equally reliable, whether administered by an experienced vision professional or a parent volunteer, making it affordable and convenient to interested groups. Dr. James O’Neil is part of the Arizona Pediatric Eye Specialists practice. Call (480) 835-0709 or visit www. arizonapediatriceye.com for information about the practice, or visit www. visionquest2020.org for additional information on EyeSpy 20/20 and VisionQuest 20/20 organization.
ENTERTAINING PROCEDURE: Interactive screen capture from the EyeSpy 20/20 video game, designed to help catch vision issues in children. Submitted photo.
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CGCC welcomes sixth-grade students
Alphabet Anatomy
The art of learning the letters and their lives By Lynette Carrington
Learning the alphabet is one of the most important things a young child will do before they enter elementary school. “Alphabet Anatomy” is a fun book that gives children an insight into the lives of capital letters to find out what those letters really do in their spare time. The book also instructs kids on how to draw letters and make letter sounds, truly making it “Alphabet Anatomy”. Gilbert author Linda Ann Jones is the mother of four grown sons and always knew how vital it was to learn to read and write. This book is a dream realized and is earmarked to be part of a series centered around the alphabet. In a fun twist, Jones was able to include one of her sons in the creation of the book. “My youngest son, Branson, did the illustrations. He’s 17 now, but he did them when he was 16. He’s quite an artist,” Jones said. Jones realized the construction of the book could really help children. After showing a mock-up version to the Gilbert Public Library staff, they were impressed and Jones was encouraged to make “Alphabet Anatomy” a reality. “I researched a lot more about how kids learn to read. The more research that I did, the more I found out how helpful ‘Alphabet Anatomy’ can be. It got more exciting as I researched,” Jones stated. “Like most moms, before their
child starts kindergarten, they work on the letters and that’s what I did with all four of my sons. I did that again with Branson. I started observing him one day and these rhymes came to me pretty quickly,” noted the author of her family’s inspiration in helping her write the book. “Alphabet Anatomy” is about the letters and what they do when they’re not busy making words.
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“It’s an excellent teaching resource because it does cover all four letter components,” Jones noted. Those letter components are shape knowledge or recognition, name knowledge, sound knowledge and the ability to write the letter. The colorful illustrations and rich letter stories also
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FIRST IN A SERIES: “Alphabet Anatomy” by author Linda Ann Jones (above) features illustrations by Brandon Jones, her son. Submitted photo.
engage children to further enhance their interest and love of words and storytelling. Here is an excerpt from the book about the private life of capital letter “C;” “Her compassion for cats is commendable and she is completely committed to caring for as many as she can safely accommodate. She hopes to one day construct a cat compound for the cuddly, curious, and compelling creatures where she can enjoy even more of their company…” Clearly, letter ‘C’ is one captivating character in a colorful parade of letters that make up “Alphabet Anatomy”. “Alphabet Anatomy” is available on Amazon.com or by visiting www. AlphabetAnatomy.com. There are also coloring pages available on the book’s website, more alphabet-themed books will be on the way shortly and Jones even has a YouTube channel in the works that will feature a children’s rap song about the letters. “Alphabet Anatomy” is published by FriesenPress.
Nearly 150 sixth graders from five local elementary schools are participating in Chandler-Gilbert Community College’s Destination College, a program that exposes elementary students and their families to the college experience, sponsored by the Chandler Unified School District, the Chandler Education Foundation and the City of Chandler. Students from Bologna, Frye, Galveston, Hartford, Knox and San Marcos elementary schools spend two weeks learning about a variety of career fields and attending classes in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). This year’s program focuses heavily on green engineering. Daily guest speakers from CGCC’s math and science departments, Intel and Allied Health help students explore career opportunities available through STEM education. CGCC’s Career Services Office will also help students investigate other careers in the STEM field through a variety of activities. Destination College culminates with a graduation ceremony and reception for students and their families from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thu., June 20. CGCC offers campuses in Chandler, Mesa and Sun Lakes. For more information, visit cgc. maricopa.edu or call 480-732-7000.
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Events mean summer fun for kids, parents in Chandler
Summer is here and that means it’s time to celebrate with swimming, food and festivities for all. On Sat., June 22, the downtown Chandler area will be transformed into a touring free water park and SanTan Brewing Company will celebrate its fifth annual Hawaiian Luau. First up, it’s Summer Splash, bringing the water park to you. From 9 a.m. to 1 p .m. at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, families will enjoy a free day of play and water safety. Presented by White Water, Summer Splash highlights include live entertainment by the Radio Disney Rockin’ Road Show, swimming pools with swimming lessons, water slides, games, misters, dunk tanks, bounce houses, water balloon battles, carnival-style games and a special area designated just for toddlers
and preschool children. Also, enjoy a summer treat from our food vendors including shaved ice, kettle corn, hot dogs, ice cream and more. Visit www. summersplashaz.com or www.facebook. com/summersplashaz for more details. Next, put on your favorite floral shirts, khaki cargos and head to SanTan Brewing Company at 11 a.m. for its fifth annual Hawaiian Luau featuring a spread fit for a king including lomi, salmon, steamed rice, macaroni salad and coconut haupia dessert, complete with a whole roasted pig. Wash your Hawaiian feast down with an ice cold pint of SanTan Brewing Company’s award winning Mr. Pineapple. Winner of a silver medal at the 2011 Great American Beer Festival competition, Mr. Pineapple is a refreshing and fruity traditional German Wheat ale using white wheat, two-row and Munich malt. Fresh pineapple is added during the primary fermentation then crushed and cooled to allow the natural flavors to infuse the traditional wheat beer for a refreshing twist. Mr. Pineapple is made with Columbus hops, German wheat and has a hazy straw gold color boasting a 5% ABV and 20 IBU. SanTan’s Hawaiian Luau kicks off at 11 a.m. and continues all day and into the night. So, grab your coconut bras, bring your friends and enjoy a staycation at SanTan Brewing Company on June 22. Visit www.santanbrewing.com for more information.
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Kids! Bring your dads to Big Surf on Father’s Day Big Surf Waterpark is offering complimentary admission to all dads on Father’s Day, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun., June 16. This isn’t the only deal dads can enjoy at Big Surf, located at 1500 N. McClintock Dr., in Tempe. Every Thursday is “Dad’s Day,” when fathers get in free with at least one junior admission purchase of $19.95. The regular general admission/adult rate is $27.95. Big Surf Waterpark is America’s Original Waterpark, boasting the third largest wave pool in the world, Waikiki Beach. Nestled on 20 acres of fun on the northern tip of Tempe and just south of Scottsdale, Big Surf offers rides for the whole family, including children’s fun zones, surfing and boogie boarding sessions, and more than 3,000 feet of thrilling water slides. There are also party and catering services. For more information, call 480-994-2297 or visit www.BigSurfFun.com.
Dobson Ranch Golf offering Junior memberships Junior golf memberships are available for children ages 10-17 at Dobson Ranch Golf Course, 2155 S. Dobson Rd. Memberships are $299 for the months of June, July and August. Membership includes: Unlimited golf Monday thru Thursday; unlimited golf after 11 a.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday and all holidays; unlimited range balls; and
two free clinics per month Junior memberships are offered to children at any skill level. Children ages 10 to 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult when playing. Memberships can be purchased at Dobson Ranch Golf Course, by calling 480-644-2270 or visiting www.dobsonranchgolfcourse.com.
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Salt River’s Halloween ‘Spooktacular’ Salt River Tubing is celebrating Halloween a little early with the “Halloween Spooktacular” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat., July 20. Take a ride on specialty buses such as Purple Haze, the River Rat, Cleopatra’s Bar and the Jolly Clown Ride. Don a Halloween costume and join the zany Salt River Tubing crew for a lifetime experience on the Lower Salt River in beautiful Tonto National Forest. In previous years, Salt River Tubing’s Halloween Spooktacular has been a record-breaking event, so arrive early! The More Teens in the Woods event is co-sponsored by 98 KUPD radio station and Salt River Tubing. The cost is $17 per person or tube for a full day of tubing in the great outdoors. Salt River Tubing is located in northeast Mesa, just 7 minutes from the Loop 202 on North Power Road. The popular event draws thousands each year to the Lower Salt River as tubers enjoy a howling, ghoulish time as awesome phantoms, frightful witches, scowling pumpkins and eerie voices echo throughout the day. Costumes are optional for tubers; however, the tubing company will be awarding $17 Tube Rental passes for Best Costumed Tubers (passes are valid on a return visit). Photo opportunities with the zany Salt River Tubing employees are plentiful and enjoyable as they add extra sizzle to fun in the sun in Tonto National Forest. Henri Breault, president/CEO of Salt River Tubing says, “Are you searching for fun and the coolest ride in the Valley of the Sun? Our Halloween Spooktacular
is just the ticket for a memorable, summertime adventure in July. Our zany, fun-filled crew is determined to put the WOW in your Salt River adventure and create a unique journey in the great outdoors of Tonto National Forest during our Halloween Spooktacular. “Don a mask, paint a face and join us for the ride of your life on the ‘chilling and thrilling’ Salt River rapids! High step it with our line dancers in the Monster Mash!” The USDA Forest Service national program, “More Kids in the Woods,” was expressly designed to encourage efforts to get kids and teens outdoors and exploring ways to connect youth and nature. Salt River Tubing’s Halloween Spooktacular event is aligned with the USDA Forest Service’s commitment in meeting the challenge of reduced youth involvement in outdoor activities. Salt River Tubing’s Halloween-themed event intends to capture the attention of
teenage youth and encourage them to enjoy the “great outdoors” on the Lower Salt River in Tonto National Forest. For more information about Salt River Tubing and the Halloween Spooktacular event, visit saltrivertubing.com or call 480-984-3305. Daily operating hours are 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The $17 cost includes sales tax, inner tube rental and shuttle bus service. Children must be at least 8 years or older and 4 feet tall for tube rental and shuttle bus service. Glass containers are prohibited by law in the Lower Salt River Recreational Area and will be confiscated. Life vests should be worn by children, nonswimmers and inexperienced swimmers. Ice chests and coolers will be inspected for glass containers before boarding shuttle buses. Latest tube rental is 3:30 p.m., weather and water flow conditions permitting. Last SRTR shuttle bus pickup is 6:30 p.m.
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Mesa museum to host ‘Overnight at the Museum’ Boring people count sheep, cool people count dinosaurs! For a fulfilled stay-cation, plan to spend the night at Arizona Museum of Natural History (AzMNH) 53 N. Macdonald. At 6 p.m. Fri., June 21, the museum is featuring “Roar and Snore with a Dinosaur.” Come find out if tyrannosaurs wore pajamas at night. Discover what clues dinosaurs left millions of years ago for us to find. You will visit the paleontology lab, prepare a fossil, and take a flashlight tour, plus crafts and lots of other activities. The event will run until 9 a.m. Sat., June 22. These programs are designed for children ages 6 to 12 years old and adult chaperones older than 21. The cost is $35 for members and $45 for nonmembers. For more information, call the Arizona Museum of Natural History at 480-6443553 or visit AzMNH.org. “Like” museum on Facebook, www.facebook.com/ azmnh1, or “Follow” it on Twitter @ AzMNH for all the latest news.
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Chandler Unified School District MAKING APPOINTMENTS: Chandler Unified School District recently announced four administrative appointments for the 2013-14 school year. Mike Henderson, principal at Galveston Elementary, is the new director of federal programs and instructional technology; Dr. Korry Brenner, principal at Canyon Rim Elementary in Gilbert since 2006, is the new principal of Shumway Elementary; Jessica Edgar, formerly principal of Chaparral Elementary in the Higley Unified District, will lead Basha Elementary; and Joe Priest moves from Bogle Junior High, where he has been a dean and assistant principal for four years, to become the new principal of Galveston Elementary. In previously announced appointments, Lana Berry is the new assistant superintendent for business and Larry Rother will be principal at Chandler High. —Terry Locke July 22: First day of school
CTA-Independence Hawks
Gearing up – Meet the Teacher is at 4:30 p.m. Thu., July 18; the first day of school is July 22. CTA wishes all its families a safe and relaxing summer. —Wendi Olson
Hull Heroes
Summer times – The Hull front office will reopen July 8. Gift cards – Help Hull PTO continue to earn money through the summer by reloading Fry’s and Bashas’ gift cards and using them for shopping. Cards can also be picked up in the
Youth front office. Hull PTO can earn up to 6% with every shopping trip. —Kristen Boyd
Jacobson Jets
Closing out – Jacobson looks forward to an amazing 2013-14 school year with its Jacobson families after closing out a wonderful 2012-13 school year, and wishes all of its families a fantastic summer. Box Tops – Jacobson families are encouraged to keep collecting Box Tops for next year. Big readers – Congrats to Jacobson’s AR Multimillionaires for 2012-13: Parsa Amini, Andy Kuang, Sophia Navarro, Porter O’doherty, Callum Van Zyl, Thilina Balasooriya, Jacob Wise, Abhigyan Shukla, Grace Donnelly, Vinayak Athavale, Claire Mullings, Benjamin Wise, Cassie Bromley, Eiki Hayasaki, Dashaun Dunn, Chase Ritchie, Megan Misener, Nick Lewin, Jackson Burns, Brandan Wu, Avi Cheema, Sydney Hank, Christopher Gibby, Ananya Ravichandran, Alexander Wada, Nidhi Athreya, Bryson Unkrich, Wyatt Sise, Patrick Kigin, Ryan Longshore, Jody Lu, Courtney St. Onge, Emily Lei, Bryan Wu, Emma Pudoka, Jihyun Lee, Josie Lucas, Kyu Kwon, Tyson Bromley, Kenneth Wang, Colin Guan and Hunter Nikolaus. —Jason Harris
Knox Knights
New times – The Knox school day will begin at 9:10 a.m. and end at 3:40 p.m. starting with the 2013-14 school year. Students can arrive at school at 8:45 a.m. and will be supervised by teachers outside the children’s classrooms. —Ximena Rodriguez
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Youth Chronicles Haley Nicole Bowser and Christine Anne Moses of Chandler, graduates of Chandler High School, and Samantha Kae Szczublewski of Gilbert, a graduate of Mesquite High School, are on the spring 2013 Dean’s Honor Roll at Fort Hays State University in Hays, KS. Haley is a junior majoring in nursing, Christine is a senior majoring in elementary education with a minor in special education and Samantha is a junior majoring in health and human performance. To be eligible, students must be enrolled in 12 or more credit hours and have a minimum grade point average of 3.60 for the semester. Katie Wilkinson of Chandler, a 2013 graduate of Corona del Sol High School in Tempe, will compete in the 56th Distinguished Young Women National Finals to be held June 27 through 29 in Mobile, AL. Katie is one of 50 state representatives competing for a share of more than $100,000 in cash scholarships and the opportunity to represent the program as the Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2013. Info: DistinguishedYW.org. Kelsey Ham, Leslie Tanzer and Elizabeth Vogt of Chandler are recent graduates of Creighton University in Omaha, NE. Kelsey earned a Bachelor of Arts magna cum laude, while Leslie earned a Master of Science in negotiation and dispute resolution and Elizabeth earned a Bachelor of Science in emergency medical services. Makensie Kraft of Chandler is on the Dean’s List for the spring 2013 semester at York College of Pennsylvania in York, PA. To be eligible, a student must be registered for at least 12 academic credit hours and earn a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Hannah Laflin of Chandler is on the spring 2013 Dean’s List for Central College in Pella, IA. To be eligible, students must achieve a 3.5 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 scale while taking 12 or more graded credit hours for the semester. Hannah is the daughter of Don and Arla Laflin. Whitney Scorza of Chandler is a new graduate of Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City, TN. Whitney graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree. The U13 Girls San Tan SC 00 Legacy Red soccer team of Chandler won the recent US Youth Soccer Arizona State Championships, qualifying to compete in the US Youth Soccer Region IV (West) Championships presented by the National Guard. The team will be among the more than 248 top US Youth Soccer Boys and Girls teams from the 14 US Youth Soccer State Associations competing for the regional title June 17 through 23 at the US Youth Soccer Region IV Championships at Waipio Peninsula Soccer Complex in Honolulu, HI. Daily reports and complete results from the tournament will be available at Championships.USYouthSoccer.org/regionIV. Nicholas A. DePorzio is on the fall 2013 Dean’s List at Northeastern University in Boston, MA. To be eligible, students must carry a full program of at least four courses with grade point average of 3.5 or better and no single grade lower than a C- during the coruse of their college career. Nicholas is majoring in physics. Samantha Weiss of Chandler is on the spring 2013 Dean’s List at Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO. To be eligible, a student must carry a semester grade point average of 3.6 or better in no fewer than 15 completed credit hours of graded college-level work. Samantha is majoring in sociology/human services with an option in criminology.