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that won’t be represented,” Denham says. “The food is definitely a higher level cuisine than most would expect.” Denham says although the majority of the food trucks are from Arizona, they have a few traveling from San Diego and Las Vegas. Once attendees purchase a $12 general admission ticket, they will receive a three-tab wristband for voting purposes. Denham says individuals have the opportunity to vote on the quality and presentation of the food and truck, and the overall interaction and engagement they have with those on the truck. Denham says it will be interesting to see how it plays out. Will the truck with the longest line win, or the truck that has that constant line? The competition will include an update every two hours on a scoreboard on the main stage as the ballots are counted from each truck. “We are going to update the top 10 trucks and the current standing of how they are doing,” Denham says. “It should be fun.” At the end of the weekend, the truck with the most votes will be recognized as the Best Food Truck of Arizona and receive a banner. “That’s the biggest deal for them, the marketing value that brings to the truck,” he says. The event will also include local live music from the 1970s through 1990s on Saturday and Sunday. In addition to general admission
Neighbors tickets, attendees can also purchase $100 VIP packages. That ticket offers entrance into a tent featuring leather couches, umbrellas, top-of-the-line outdoor patio furniture, a white picket fence and private bathrooms. “The tent comes with all you can eat food and five drinks of your choice,” Denham explains, as well as VIP parking. The general admission ticket includes a free kids zone with inflatables, competitive games and a rock wall, as well as free parking and entertainment. Patrons can purchase tickets using their mobile devices through PayPal, says David Carter, director, SMB Marketing. “I’d encourage everyone to download the PayPal app ahead of time and set up your PayPal account, then look for the PayPal acceptance logo throughout the event,” Carter explains. Denham is expecting 15,000 to 20,000 people to attend the weekend event. “We’re thrilled to be part of the inaugural Best Food Truck of Arizona competition,” Carter says. “It honors the accomplishments of some amazing small business owners and rewards creativity and innovation surrounding food, which we love because it brings people together.” For more information, visit www. bestfoodtruckofaz.com/. Meghan McCoy is the Neighbors and Business section editor for the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at meghan@santansun.com.
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Sponsorships available for Celebrity Golf Classic Tournament This year’s Celebrity Golf Classic Tournament is set for Friday, April 11, at Ocotillo Golf Resort, 3751 S. Clubhouse Dr., Chandler. The tournament, which will begin at 1:30 p.m., will include 100 players, 25 foursomes. Various title sponsorships are available for a fee of $25,000; presenting sponsorships for $15,000; hole sponsorship
for $5,000; spirit sponsorship for $7,500 plus product and beer sponsorships for $5,000 plus product. Contact Engine Shop and ask for Ian Grutman at (305) 531-5656 or Ian@ engineshopagency.com or the CRC Foundation and ask for Keyonne Campbell at (602) 565-0759 or Keyonne@ crcfoundation.info.
Free educational Lunch and Learn seminar on hearing aids set for Feb. 27 Tina Jessee, Au.D and Anna Bzdok, Au.D., doctors of audiology at Good Sound Audiology, will conduct a seminar from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, to help the public understand the myths and misconceptions surrounding hearing loss and the available corrective options. No hearing aids will be sold during the seminar and the Lunch and Learn is designed to inform and educate the public. “If you notice voices sound muffled or difficulty hearing specific sounds, we urge you to get a baseline hearing evaluation,” Jessee says. Thirty-six million Americans have hearing loss. Although hearing problems are commonly associated with the normal aging process, more than half of all hearing impaired persons are younger than 65. This free seminar will educate people as to the
types of hearing loss and what can be done using the latest technology. The presentation will leave ample time for questions and to hear honest, direct answers from the doctors. The seminar, including lunch, will be held at the Robson Branch Library in the Lecky Center, 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes. The seminar will be open to the public. Reservations are required by calling (480) 883-2842, due to limited seating. The Sun Lakes office is located at 10450 E. Riggs Rd., Suite 116. The Gilbert location is at 201 W. Guadalupe Rd., Suite 315. Both offices are staffed full time and available for patient appointments Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information or to schedule a consultation, contact Alaina McCormick at (480) 497-0780 or visit www. goodsoundaudiology.com.