Chandler, AZ April 2019

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APRIL 2019 PUBLISHER

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Happy Spring!

WELL THIS YEAR, WE DID HAVE A WINTER! It was short (thankfully! That’s

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Becky Antioco, Michelle Everson, Alison Stanton

why I moved here from snow-laden New York), but the temps dipped and the

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mountains were actually capped with snow. I don’t know about you, but I’m so glad

David Apeji

it’s warming up again and spring is in the air.

Birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and I’m loving that it’s no longer getting dark at 5:30 p.m.

This month at Chandler Lifestyle, we bring you our eco issue in honor of Earth Day on April 22. Inspired by the infinite beauty of the earth—and our desire to preserve and protect it—we compiled an array of eco-conscious and eco-friendly items and destinations. From eco-minded businesses to luxury cars with environmentally friendly features, this issue is a celebration of all things Mother Nature.

Throughout this issue, you’ll find simple ways to be more eco-friendly, from the

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food you eat to eco-conscious clothing and accessories. Whether or not you have a

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green thumb, we hope the stories in these pages invoke feelings of gratitude for the

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wonderful world we live in—and the wonderful people in our community who strive

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to sustain it. Not sure where to start? When you’ve finished enjoying this issue, we

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encourage you to recycle it so it can be turned into future magazines. After all, that’s

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what makes the world go ’round!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE APRIL 2019

FEATURES 16 Having a Healthy Home: Nature In Your Living Room The health benefits of indoor plants

20 Local Blogger's EcoFriendly Must-Haves Angela Keller of Mom Style Lab

22 Garden Party The founder of Grace Farms shares advice on how to host a dinner party

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32 Food Worth Cherishing A new restaurant nourishes the health and happiness of its guests

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Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Healthy Lifestyle

20 Trend Setter 26 Giving Back 28 Driver’s Notebook 30 DIY 32 Hot Spot 36 City Scene 38 Lifestyle Calendar 42 Local’s Choice

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85th Annual Chandler Service Club Charity Ball On Feb. 23, the Chandler Service Club celebrated its 85th Annual Charity Ball by honoring its 2018-2019 Flower Girls. The Flower Girl program is a comprehensive community service and social etiquette program for young women in their senior year of high school. Chandler Service Club is now accepting recommendations for the 2019-2020 school year at ChandlerServiceClub.org.

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Ocotillo Women's League's Spring Fashion Show & Basket Raffle More than 170 members and guests attended the Ocotillo Women's League's fundraising luncheon on Feb. 25 at Ocotillo Golf Club. Models wore fashions from Soft Surroundings, and baskets with goods donated by local retailers were raffled off. More than $3,000 was raised, which will be donated to the Leukemia Foundation for Arizona's Children. For information, visit OwlsGroup.org. PHOTOGRAPHY KATHY FIAKAS

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Sweetheart Dance Love was in the air as Chandler Recreation’s therapeutic community donned their finest party clothes to party hearty at the Sweetheart Dance. Guests enjoyed an evening filled with great music, dancing and crafts. PHOTOGRAPHY SEALY MEDIA

2019 Multicultural Festival/Celebration of Unity More than 1,000 people participated in Chandler's 2019 Multicultural Festival/Celebration of Unity. The series of community events were created as a joint collaboration between Chandler International Film Festival, Chandler Men of Action, East Valley Jewish Community Center, Chandler Center for the Arts, Friends of the Library, Human Relations Commission and the City of Chandler.

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AROUND TOWN Tuition Giveaway. The $10,000 prize money was awarded to one local resident to help pay college tuition or any related educational expenses. Taylor, 20, attends Mesa Community College and plans to transfer to Arizona State University to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. The Arizona Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway is part of the national campaign. Submissions were open to all Arizona residents and a winner was chosen at random.

CHANDLER JROTC CADET AWARDED SCHOLARSHIP Salt River Project (SRP) and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) recently honored nine Junior Reserve

KYRENE DE CIELO TEACHERS RECEIVE A SURPRISE

Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) students as part of the inaugural BBB Ethical Cadet Scholarship program, including Emma Nelson. Nelson was

Desert Financial Credit Union recently surprised

awarded $1,000 for herself, and $1,000 for her

the teachers at Kyrene del Cielo Elementary with

JRTOC program at Basha High School. “Over

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sophomores and juniors who are enrolled in a

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maintaining a GPA of at least 2.75—were eligible to apply and selected based on essay submissions.

VOYA FINANCIAL SELECTS CHANDLER FOR METRO PHOENIX LOCATION Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA) recently secured a 151,359-square-foot facility in Chandler for its new, permanent Metro Phoenix hub. The location at 1700 S. Price Road will employ more than 1,000 people once it is fully operational. When the permanent facility opens, Voya will cease operations at its temporary, 70,000-square-foot temporary site located at 1401 S. 52nd St. at the Tech Center in Tempe, and those jobs will transfer to Chandler. The company will continue to operate its existing Scottsdale office at 7337 E. Doubletree

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as human resources, at the Chandler facility. In addition, select additional Retirement and Learning and Development roles will be based there. For more information, visit Voya.com.

CHANDLER FIRE DEPARTMENT OFFERS FREE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS TRAINING TO RESIDENTS The Chandler Fire Department (CFD) is offering a free training course for Chandler residents who want to learn how to take care of themselves, their family, neighborhood, and community during an emergency or disaster. This Basic Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training course provides community members with hands-on and classroom instruction over two consecutive

The newest brewpub on the block, Flix

trol, light search and rescue, basic medical care

Brewhouse in Chandler, is already making a

and more. The two-day self-preparedness train-

splash with its award-winning craft beers. In fact,

ing will be held on consecutive Saturdays, April 6

in Flix’s first month of business, moviegoers drank

and April 13 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., both days. The

more than 1,700 pints of the brewery’s top two

classes will be conducted at the Chandler Public

brews. That’s 214 gallons of beer, and that’s only

Safety Training Center, 3550 S. Dobson Road. The

counting Flix’s top two best sellers in the month of

training is free, but space is limited. To register, visit

January. AZ’s beer enthusiasts gravitated towards

ChandlerAZ.gov/fire and search for “CERT.”

Flix’s Luna Rosa and Flix Golden Ale, downing

DESIGNERS WANTED FOR CITY’S ANNUAL TRASHION FASHION SHOW Chandler is seeking resourceful, inventive and

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4TH ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT & PHOTOS WITH EASTER BUNNY

style-savvy fashion designers to enter the city’s

Head out to Serenity Bend Park, Ocotillo on

5th Annual Trashion Fashion Show, a celebration

Sat., April 13 between 9-10 a.m. for a photo with

of wearable fashion created from materials that

the Easter Bunny for kids of all ages—as well as

might otherwise end up in the trash. Designers

leashed pets—and an Easter Egg hunt. Bring

ages 10 years and older have until April 12 to

your camera to take photos for free or down-

register for this runway fashion show, which will

load free professional photos after the event.

be held at Chandler Fashion Center on May 11.

From 10-10:15 a.m. there will be an Easter Egg

Participants must be residents of Chandler, and

hunt for kids ages 0-12. Areas will be sectioned

entries will be accepted in three age catego-

off by age, and the hunt will begin promptly at 10

ries: ages 10-13, 14-17 and 18-plus. Registration

a.m. Bags to collect eggs will be provided. Bring

forms and more information are available at

your family and head out to meet your neighbors

ChandlerAZ.gov/trashionfashion. A combina-

and enjoy a beautiful spring morning in the park!

tion of trash and fashion, the Trashion Fashion

The event is sponsored by Amy Nelson with

Show provides participants with an opportunity to

The Amy Nelson Team at Keller Williams East

use their design skills to create and exhibit a gar-

Valley; Kari Zurn, Your Loan Gal with Academy

ment created from discarded materials. At least 75

Mortgage Chandler; and Romy Miller with Great

percent of a garment must be made from recycla-

American Title Chandler-Ocotillo. Photography

ble or reused materials that would otherwise be

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wear their garment in the show, or select a model.

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Chandler’s Solid Waste Services Division is organizing the event. In addition, prize donations are being accepted from local businesses.

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BREW NEWS

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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER HONORS MOTHER NATURE WITH FRESH-AIR FUN The Environmental Education Center (EEC) makes it easy to be green with its naturepalooza, celebrating Earth Day and Arbor Day. The eco-centric morning takes

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over the EEC and Veterans Oasis Park on Sat., April 13 at 9 a.m.

For families looking for fresh-air fun, this environmentally friendly extravaganza

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Nature with outdoor games, giveaways and educational demonstrations that teach the community easy and simple ways to live a more sustainable lifestyle. The free, fun-filled morning continues until noon with Earth Day-inspired arts and crafts and live animals on display, courtesy of Arizona Herpetological Association. Be sure to enjoy refreshing treats provided by Paleta’s Betty. You’ll also have a chance to exercise your green thumb when you stop by the Weeders Garden Club booth; they’ll have plants for sale, along with gardening tips for the season. For more information on the Earth Day Arbor Day celebration or the EEC, call 480.782.2894 or visit ChandlerAZ.gov/eec.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

Having a Healthy Home: Nature In Your Living Room THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF INDOOR PLANTS ARTICLE MICHELLE TALSMA EVERSON

FOR THOSE CRAVING A LITTLE GREEN IN THEIR LIVING SPACE, INDOOR PLANTS HELP NOT ONLY TO SPRUCE UP THE DÉCOR, BUT THE ATMOSPHERE AS WELL. Brian Whitfill, owner of Whitfill Nursery, says that plants help to create more oxygen and clean the air.

“Indoor plants create more air filtration in the house,” Whitfill says. “It’s like bringing all of the benefits of the outdoors inside.”

In fact, a study by NASA (yes—the NASA!) showed that houseplants can remove up to 87 percent of air toxins in 24 hours. Other studies show that indoor plants may also help to boost mood, improve concentration, and reduce stress levels.

Whitfill says that the average lifespan of a houseplant is 90 days, but that home dwellers can extend that lifespan with proper care. He recommends following each plant’s care instructions exactly. As a general rule, most indoor plants require regular water checks and do well if their soil goes dry between waterings. He notes that most indoor plants come with their own special soil—some even benefit from tea bags or coffee grounds. When watering, water them thoroughly, he advises.

“The water quality here in Chandler varies throughout the year,” Whitfill says. “In the winter and spring, it’s usually fine to use tap water, but consider switching to bottled water in the summer as pH balances in the water may change.”

For those new to indoor plants, it’s recommended to do some research first before purchasing. Whitfill notes that many tropical plants do well indoors.

For locals with questions about indoor plants and other gardening topics, the Whitfill Garden Hour Radio Show airs on Saturdays from 7-9 a.m. on KFYI. WhitfillNursery.com CONTINUED >

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POTHOS One of the easiest indoor plants to take care of, pothos plants do well in low light and are a hearty breed. They offer a tropical look to the indoors.

DRACAENA With several varieties available, the dracaena is a vertical plant that does well with low water and filtered indoor light. Caution: this plant is harmful to dogs and cats if eaten.

PALM SPECIES Plants in the palm family include bamboo palm, kentia palm, fishtail palm, and others. These are larger houseplants that are hearty and slower-growing.

FIDDLE-LEAF FIG This eclectic plant features broad leaves, does well indoors, and is easy to grow.

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THE FOUNDER OF GRACE FARMS SHARES ADVICE ON HOW TO HOST A DINNER PARTY ARTICLE ALISON STANTON | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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If the gorgeous springtime weather is inspiring you to host a dinner party for some of your closest friends, Peter M. Deeley, Jr. encourages you to plan a meal made entirely from foods grown right here in Arizona.

Deeley, who is the founder of Grace Farms in Chandler and A Well Run Life, knows a thing or two about hosting dinners that feature an amazing, locally-sourced meal.

Grace Farms regularly hosts Pop-Up Dinners, which Deeley says allows people to enjoy extraordinary culinary experiences that are created by local chefs, utilizing local foods.

“We have a local culinary level of excellence that is vastly stronger than the common perception,” Deeley says, adding that at Grace Farms, the Pop-Up Dinners can be placed on the same level of what attendees would find in Napa, Sonoma and Marin, California. “These dinners are a way to design a night where people can appreciate how excellent our local food can be.

We want to introduce people to the bounty of their own backyard, and celebrate the amazing flavors and superior health benefits of food grown the right way.”

Deeley hopes that the Pop-Up Dinners, which are each limited to 50 guests, will encourage people to not only strengthen the local agricultural industry by striving to buy locally grown food, but to also realize that good food is the foundation of health.

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TIPS ON HOSTING A SPRING DINNER AT HOME For people who wish to host their own spring dinner, Deeley suggests exploring local farmers’ markets for vegetables and meats that come directly from the community.

“Our local bakers are also producing outstanding breads, and we grow excellent beef within Arizona, as well,” he says.

As for adult beverages to offer guests, Deeley says Arizona is home to a number of tremendous wines, including Deep Sky from Southern Arizona.

oss o buc c o w ith wh iskey s auc e

“Or, if whiskey is more your speed, Del Bac’s Whiskey in Tucson is as fine a whiskey as you will find anywhere.”

Speaking of whiskey, those looking for some tasty inspiration for their spring dinner party can start with the recipe here that Deeley says is sure to be a hit with guests. It was from Chef Dennis Bagnasco of Farmboy Market, Meats, Sandwiches and was prepared and served at a previous dinner at Grace Farms.

Grace Farms hosts around a dozen private events a year. It is located at 13012 E. Chandler Heights Road. For more information, call 602.717.7458 or visit Facebook.com/GraceFarmsChandlerAZ.

SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS + 4 lbs. veal shank + 1 cup whiskey + 1 lb. onions + 1/2 lb. celery + 4 tbsp. fresh garlic + 3 bay leaves + 2 tsp. dried thyme + 2 qt. beef broth + 2 tsp. black pepper + 1 tsp. Kosher salt + 1/4 cup roux + 1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley

INSTRUCTIONS Secure meat to bone with twine and season with salt and pepper.

In a large Dutch oven pot, heat vegetable oil until smoking.

Add tied veal shanks to the hot pan and brown all sides, about 3 minutes per side. Remove browned shanks and reserve.

In the same pot, add the onion, celery and garlic. Season with salt. Sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 min. Return browned shanks to the pan, add the whiskey and sauté about 3 minutes. Add 2 cups of beef stock and remaining ingredients, except the roux and parsley. Reduce heat to low, cover pan and simmer for about 1 1/2 hours or until the meat is falling off the bone. Check every 15 minutes, turning shanks and adding more beef stock as necessary. The level of cooking liquid should always be about 3/4 the way up the shank.

Carefully remove the cooked shanks from the pot and place on platter. Cut off the kitchen twine and discard.

Add a cup of beef stock and a 1/3 of a cup of whiskey to the drippings, turn heat to medium and whisk, scraping the bottom of pan. Strain to remove the vegetables and return to pan. Add roux and stir until slightly thickened.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Place shanks on plates and pour whiskey sauce over the top and garnish with chopped Italian parsley and serve.

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GIVING BACK

coffee for a cause A CHANDLER COFFEE SHOP TEAMS UP WITH THE PHOENIX ZOO TO SUPPORT JAGUAR CONSERVATION ARTICLE MICHELLE EVERSON | PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY PRESS COFFEE

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AT PRESS, OUR PART OF THE PARTNERSHIP IS A COMMITMENT TO BUY AND ROAST THE COFFEE GROWING ON THAT FARM. WE WORKED WITH OUR COFFEE IMPORTER, ROYAL COFFEE, TO BRING IT TO PHOENIX WHERE WE PRESENT IT IN THE BEST WAY POSSIBLE THROUGH THE ROASTING PROCESS. THEN, WE DONATE $5 FOR EVERY RETAIL BAG SOLD BACK TO THE CONSERVATION EFFORT.

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AKE UP AND SAVE THE JAGUARS? It seems like a tall order for first thing in the morning, but the new partnership between Press Coffee and the Phoenix Zoo allows locals to do just that when they purchase Pura Vida roast.

Steve Kraus, owner and founder of Press Coffee, explains how this

unique partnership works.

“We at Press Coffee feel very lucky to have a partnership with the

Phoenix Zoo’s conservation arm. The farm in Costa Rica–Finca Las Alturas–exists in large part to help protect and create a habitat for native jaguars to live in,” he says. “At Press, our part of the partnership is a commitment to buy and roast the coffee growing on that farm. We worked with our coffee importer, Royal Coffee, to bring it to Phoenix where we present it in the best way possible through the roasting process. Then, we donate $5 for every retail bag sold back to the conservation effort.”

Sourced from the Fincas Las Alturas in Costa Rica with the help of the Arizona Center for Nature Conservation (ACNC), which operates the Phoenix Zoo, the 12-ounce bags of whole beans are available at all Press Coffee locations and on the website, with a portion of the proceeds supporting jaguar research led by the ACNC and ProCAT, an international nongovernmental organization focused on wildlife and habitat conservation.

“The CEO of the Phoenix Zoo, Bert Castro, happened to come to a coffee tasting event we were running. He loved the passion and science behind the coffee, and the event was a memorable one for him.

When an opportunity to roast coffee from Costa Rica came about, he approached us,” Kraus says. “In situations like this, the quality of the coffee is an unknown, and often not at the same level that we source and roast at Press. In this instance, the quality was spectacular. It made the opportunity even more unique. We couldn’t be more excited to roast this coffee at Press Coffee for a great cause.”

“We are so pleased to be partnering with Press Coffee on the Jaguar Friendly Coffee project and sharing with people in the Valley the great work that the Arizona Center for Nature Conservation and its partners are doing in Costa Rica to conserve jaguars and their habitat,” adds Ruth Allard, EVP of conservation and education at the zoo.

Kraus says that the flavor of the Jaguar Friendly coffee makes him think of a candy bar. “It is full of chocolate, nougat, and caramel notes with a big body and a medium acidity.”

Press Coffee’s Chandler location is at 2577 W. Queen Creek Road.

The shop hosts a Coffee 101 event the third Saturday of every month or by special appointment for groups of six or more. Learn more at PressCoffee.com.

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THE NEW JAGUAR I-PACE IS A LEADER IN ECO LUXURY ARTICLE BECKY ANTIOCO PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF JAGUAR

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THE NEW I-PACE FROM JAGUAR IS IMPRESSIVE ON MANY LEVELS. It’s the first fully electric vehicle (EV) from a mainstream luxury automaker. It’s beautiful, exceedingly comfortable, and hightech, yet familiar in its layout and operation.

And driving it is a blast. Acceleration is instantaneous—one of the advantages of driving an EV. The immediate response to your every move is addictive. Put the I-Pace in Dynamic mode, and you’ll hear a beautiful (albeit artificial) engine hum that lets you know you’re driving a true performance machine.

I-Pace also takes vehicle tech up a notch, whether by learning your driving habits to determine real-world range, or adjusting the climate system based on pressure sensors in the seats. To alleviate any range anxiety, the smart navigation system can recommend charging stations along your route and—based on topography—will tell you how much battery charge it will take to get there.

“I love everything about the I-Pace. Performance. Styling. Fantastic driving car!” says Bobby Perich, general manager of Jaguar Chandler.

“It’s great that Jaguar has an electric vehicle. [We’ll] definitely see more and more electric and hybrid vehicles in the future.”

The new Jaguar I-Pace is everything you’d expect from a luxury car, and more than you would from an EV. Pricing starts at $69,500.

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Two motors combine for 394 horsepower, moving the I-Pace from zero to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds.

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Cherishing A NEW RESTAURANT NOURISHES THE HEALTH AND HAPPINESS OF ITS GUESTS

ARTICLE MICHELLE EVERSON PHOTOGRAPHY DAVID APEJI

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DAVID NELSON, OWNER OF THE NEW CHERISH FARM FRESH EATERY, FELT THAT CHANDLER WAS THE PERFECT PLACE

TO

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CUSED RESTAURANT FOR A VARIETY OF REASONS. “Chandler is a community where a lot of people care about what they eat,” he says.

“They want food that tastes good and is good for them, but also comes from suppliers they can trust.”

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opened

in

February, Nelson says that the restaurant places a unique focus on creating a wide variety of healthy options, with a specific focus on vegan, keto and gluten-free offerings. The eatery, which is open daily for all three meals, is an independent restaurant and not part of a chain.

“One thing that stands out about Cherish is how varied our menu is,” Nelson says.

“We recognize that people are individuals and that healthy eating looks different to everyone, so we keep that in mind.”

One of Cherish’s most popular items so far, according to Nelson, is the keto steak sandwich. Featuring grass-fed steak, avocado, heirloom tomatoes, butter lettuce and cloud bread, it’s a fan favorite.

“The cloud bread can be used for any sandwich and only has two grams of carbs,” he says.

Nelson adds that Cherish’s executive chef is Steven Fowler, formerly of EVO. Other popular favorites are the pink lady salad (rainbow chard, butter lettuce, pink lady apples, pink grapefruit, strawberries, spiced walnuts, zinfandel goat cheese, and pomegranate vinaigrette) and the vegan banh mi sandwich (roasted golden beets, shitake mushroom and tofu pâté, bean sprouts, pickled diakon radish and carrots, shaved jalapeño, cilantro, banh mi sauce, and a noble vegan hogie).

For breakfast, items include super fruit bowls, custom plates, grain bowls, and other specialty dishes. For pizza lovers there are CONTINUED >

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HOT SPOT

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“CHANDLER IS A COMMUNITY WHERE A LOT OF PEOPLE CARE ABOUT WHAT THEY EAT. THEY WANT FOOD THAT TASTES GOOD AND IS GOOD FOR THEM, BUT ALSO COMES FROM SUPPLIERS THEY CAN TRUST.”

cauliflower crust pizzas, and there are even healthy drink options, such as fresh-crushed juice and organic coffee.

The menu also offers meals for kids—everything from the traditional grilled cheese to allowing them to pick favorites from the traditional menu.

“Our goal is to be approachable and very family friendly,” Nelson says.

“We consider a great meal just the beginning of our commitment to you as our guest,” they share on their website. “We say ‘Today We Cherish’ as a reminder to reflect upon those people and moments that bring joy and happiness into our lives. And, whether your happiness is Sunday brunch with family, lunch with coworkers, dinner and wine with friends, or just some time alone away from your hectic life, we commit to providing a welcoming, positive environment in which you can experience these moments you cherish with the people you cherish.”

“We want every one of our guests to feel welcomed and cared about,” Nelson explains. “We want them to feel good about their experience here and enjoy the hospitality. Not just because they ate good food, but we want the overall experience to feel good.”

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Cherish Farm Fresh Eatery is located at 2551 W. Queen Creek Road.

Find out more at CherishRestaurant.com.

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CLEAN LIVING CHANDLER PARKS & RECREATION IS MAKING IT COOL TO BE AN OUTSIDER, GIVING PARK-GOERS GREAT REASON TO GET OUTSIDE AND EXPLORE THE NATURAL WORLD AROUND THEM. Agents of Discovery joined forces with Parks & Recreation and is on a mission to bring educational, interactive gaming to regional and community parks across Chandler.

An educational app that facilitates the gamification of environmental sciences, Agents of Discovery blends tech and nature into fresh-air fun for families.

“Learning is no longer confined to the textbook; children and adults want to learn in ways that are engaging,” explains Joe Petrella, recreation manager. “In the spirit of playful learning, our latest programs are transforming our parks into outdoor classrooms where imaginations can run wild.”

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‘TOGETHER’

RUGGED MANIAC

The exhibit features artworks by pho-

Part race, part festival, this event

EASTER EGG HUNT & CHILDREN’S BOUTIQUE

tographer Kari Wehrs and sculptor

attracts thousands of all ability lev-

The event is an Easter celebration

Nathaniel Lewis, exhibiting alongside

els to complete a three-mile course

for the kids up to age 6. There will be

one another for the first time. Wehrs’s

with more than 20 obstacles. A party

an egg hunt, crafts, Easter baskets, a

series “Shot” is comprised of tintype

awaits those who complete the

bouncy house, a petting zoo, and the

photographs of recreational shoot-

course, as well as a high-quality tech

Easter Bunny himself! Children can

ers she meets in the Arizona des-

shirt, a racer medal, a free beer, and

also participate in a coloring contest

ert. Catch a reception with the artists

free photos. The festival includes a

and guess the number of jelly beans

April 6, 6–8 p.m. VisionGallery.org

DJ, interactive games, food and more.

contest. EVSM.net

Vision Gallery

Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park

East Valley School of Music

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CHANDLER JAZZ FESTIVAL Dr. A.J. Chandler Park

Listen to more than 14 performing acts of Arizona’s best blues and jazz music throughout this free festival.

EARTH DAY AND ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION

AHWATUKEE FOOTHILLS 24TH ANNUAL WINE AND BEER TASTING FESTIVAL

Veterans Oasis Park

Show Mother Earth some love by attending Chandler’s annual Earth

Foothills Golf Club

Musical moguls such as Bob Fahey

Ahwatukee

of

and Arbor Day Celebration. This free,

and Dizzy Gillespie Bands, with spe-

Lights presents the 24th Annual

family friendly event includes live

cial guest Jon Faddis, will play across

Wine & Beer Tasting Festival, at the

animal presentations, craft activities,

the festival’s main stage. The family

Foothills Golf Club, featuring sam-

and food and beverage vendors.

friendly event also features food and

plings of assorted wines, craft beers,

Information booths will feature a

drink vendors, artisan booths and

and food from East Valley restau-

variety of organizations and busi-

more. ChandlerAZ.gov

rants; live music from "Tripwire;" a

nesses promoting “green” products;

large silent auction; and a pay spirits

conservation; and ways to live a more

bar. Tickets: $50 in advance; $60 at

eco-friendly,

the door. Foursome Package: 4 tick-

ChandlerAZ.gov

6 Chandler’s Park & Ride Lot

Celebrate Valley Bike Month with a 7.8-mile family bike ride on Paseo Trail along the Consolidated Canal Tibshraeny

Park

Festival

and

back.

A free event, participants will receive

lifestyle.

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12 THE 2019 CHANDLER COMPADRES GOLF CLASSIC Talking Stick Golf Club

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER Wild Horse Pass

This Australian Bee Gees tribute show has been performed to more

a T-shirt (while supplies last), light

This event, which raises money for

than a million fans in sold-out the-

refreshments, and bicycle safety

disadvantaged

features

aters and concert halls in over 40

information.

children,

until

a full day of golf, food and awards.

countries. The multimedia concert

noon April 4, or on the day of the

Guests will also be treated to an

event features state-of-the-art sound,

event from 7–8 a.m. All riders must

unlimited bloody Mary bar, premier

superb lighting, and giant screens

wear helmets. ChandlerAZ.gov

golf concept shopping, driving range

with stunning graphics. This show

and putting green practice. Proceeds

is a live celebration of five decades

go to the organization’s beneficia-

of memorable music written by the

ries, such as the Boys & Girls Club

Gibb brothers. PlayatGila.com

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professionals to quality resources and

the event features live music, food,

hiring companies. Events are available

drinks, design inspiration and more for

SHRED-A-THON

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career speakers with presentations

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27 ARIZONA CRAFT SPIRITS & COCKTAIL FESTIVAL Dr. A.J. Chandler Park

More than 2,000 21-and-over fans of Arizona’s drink scene will mix and mingle just in time for spring. Festivalgoers can sample dozens of diverse

Chandler Sunset Library

spirits and plenty of local food truck

Listen to professional insights about the

specialties from Korean cuisine to BBQ.

plastic pollution epidemic and learn about

Experience

the

2019

AZ

Craft

the threat of seafood becoming extinct in

Spirit Competition, a double-blind

Snedigar Sportsplex

the years to come. Wonder what we can

competition

Hop along the 24 Karrot Trail to collect

do as a society to prevent it? Biologist

judges

hidden eggs and goodies, and find the

Charlie Rolsky will explain what we can

spirit quality. ArizonaCraftSpiritsand

“Golden Karrot” to win a prize. Kids up

do to make a difference, as he shares his

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to 9-years-old are welcome to partic-

passion for keeping oceans clean and

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seafood edible. ChandlerAZ.gov

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QUARTERLY CONNECTOR MIXER

SOUTHWEST CAJUN FEST

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27 RELAY FOR LIFE OF CHANDLER– AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY Basha High School

The Local Chandler

This community run team event brings

An event for entrepreneurs to exchange

awareness and raises money for cancer

ideas and innovations to build successful

research and education. There’s an open-

Dr. A.J. Chandler Park

futures. Education, community, resources

ing ceremony, survivor/caregiver walk,

Southwest Cajun Fest celebrates Cajun

and support can be found at this–and

luminaria ceremony and closing ceremony.

culture, cuisine and handcrafted beer.

other events like this–hosted by Chandler

Check out other teams’ tents, games,

The fest will feature live music with jazz,

Innovations and sponsored by the City of

activities

blues and contemporary swing revival

Chandler. InnovationsIncubator.com

ChandlerRelay.org

and

dedicated

luminarias.

bands. Other highlights include an eating competition and a kids’ zone. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Downtown Chandler

Community

Foundation.

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PETER M. DEELEY JR. IS ON A QUEST TO HELP PEOPLE EAT AS MANY LOCALLY- AND PROPERLYGROWN FOODS AS POSSIBLE. His solution? A weekly Green Box, offered by his company Grace Farms, that is designed to connect people to their local farmers and ranchers.

Every week, the Green Box includes the best local, seasonal and healthy food that is available, explains Deeley, founder of Grace Farms and A Well Run Life. The boxes include a variety of whole vegetables, salads, proteins and a meal tip, which includes the recipe and ingredients. People are encouraged to subscribe for four weeks at a time.

Some Green Boxes also include a health theme, like “How to Boost Your Immune System,” “Gut Health” and “Anti-Aging and Beauty.”

“I have two primary motivations for doing the Green Box. First, I want people to source their food from grow-

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ers who are growing food properly,” Deeley explains, adding that he feels people can only get this type of food locally because the process of transporting food requires unhealthy growing methods. “Secondly, we believe that the food we eat is the basis of our health.

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many unhealthy food choices. If someone hands you a meal through a window, we think you need to be very suspicious of its effect on your health. However, if you cook your own food, the likelihood that it benefits your health is so much higher.”

By offering the Green Boxes, Deeley says he hopes to also help strengthen the Arizona agricultural community.

“Large non-Arizona companies are selling food boxes that are distributed nationally. The Green Box intends to deepen people’s knowledge of the quality of Arizona food,” he says.

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141 W COCONINO PLACE 5 BEDS 3 BATHS 3,879 SQFT

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