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Spice Up Your Fall!

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Catrina Boppart, Mackenzie Belley, Michelle Everson, Robyn Moore, Samantha Roberts, Stacy Hauk

FOR MANY OF US, OCTOBER IS THE TIME TO GO OUTSIDE AND PLAY!

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Kids are back in school, and pumpkin spice appears to find its way into every-

Cody de Mar, Dana Rudolph, Donna Ehrlich, MacKenzie Belley, Nicollette Martin

thing. Fall in Gilbert is a special time of year. After a summer trapped inside—or at least under the misters—we are finally able to head out to the patio with friends and family, enjoying s’mores around the fire pit. It is time for the farmers market, food trucks and football.

Hello, and welcome to the premiere issue of Gilbert Lifestyle—where we are inspired by community and hope this magazine inspires you!

We’re thrilled to be your source for all things local here in ​Gilbert. As you flip through these pages, you’ll be drawn into the incredible stories behind the people and places that call Gilbert home. From the carefully crafted food being served up at local restaurants like W ​ hiskey Row and Niko​ to beautiful landscaping​, from startups and successful businesses such as A ​ rcade One​and Park University, to local

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FEATURES 14 Everyday Cajun from Chef Samantha Roberts Health-Conscious Options at Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row

16 Fall in Love with Your Backyard It's a Great Time to Spice Up Your Outdoor Living Space

20 Dancing with Dignity Dancing with Local Stars for a Good Cause

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22 Visiting the Way Back Machine A New Arcade is Coming to Gilbert

22 DEPARTMENTS

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Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

10

Around Town

14

Culinary Creations

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Open House

20 Local Limelight 22 Hot Spot 25 Realty Report 26 Hops & Vine 30 DIY 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Local’s Choice

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GOOD TIMES

Gilbert Women Unite Gilbert women gathered to kick off the first women’s empowerment group social hosted by the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce. The group inspires female leaders in the community to make meaningful connections with other professional women.

New Kids on the Block One of America's oldest universities proudly welcomes its first freshman class to Gilbert. Park University opened its doors in Gilbert last year for a few courses. Now, more than 300 new students will begin attending classes on the downtown Gilbert campus this fall.

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Hard at Work Volunteers from the Gilbert Historical Society have come together to organize the eighth annual signature fundraising gala. A Night at The Museum: Gilbert Turns 100 will take place Feb. 29, 2020.Â

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AROUND TOWN wavelengths in a single pass over the skin. Band Light (BBL) therapy consists of a series of treatments in which a broad spectrum of light is transmitted through a small hand piece placed over the skin. The gentle, non-ablative treatments can be used to treat the face, chest, neck and hands—virtually anywhere that sun damage shows. BBL is also used for hair reduction and acne treatments. EyePlasticsAZ.com

NEW MENU AT NICO HEIRLOOM KITCHEN Gilbert’s signature dining destination Nico Heirloom Kitchen recently rolled out a new Arizona-inspired menu featuring a variety of new dishes that will be offered through the fall. The new dishes include filet tips, mussels, melon and prosciutto, rainbow trout and porchetta. Even the signature octopus appetizer got a makeover. The upscale casual, chef-driven restaurant offers West Coast-inspired seasonal Italian cuisine. Be sure to make a reservation and get a taste of Nico’s signature dishes, unmatched wine list and classically tailored ambiance. Open daily. NicoAZ.com

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24TH ANNUAL GILBERT COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE AWARDS Sponsored by APS, this formal evening was filled with celebration as attendees honored those in the community who have excelled in the areas of business, education and

community

partnership Chamber

Dr. Vu and Dr. Asgari are excited to welcome a new member to their team!

Dr. Trent Cox is an Arizona native who attended Arizona State University. After graduating, he spent two years in the Dominican Republic where he learned to speak Spanish while serving a church service mission. After returning to ASU, he completed dental school, earning his Doctor of Medical Dentistry Degree (DMD). It was there that he also received his certificate in Public Health, Certificate in Orthodontics and his Doctor of Health Science degree (DHSc) and completed the process to become board certified by the American Board of Orthodontics.

Dr. Cox is active in his church and enjoys all outdoor activities. An accomplished long distance runner, he has competed in both marathons and ultramarathons.

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A

the

Gilbert

Commerce,

Gilbert

Public Schools, Higley Unified School District, Chandler-Gilbert Community College,

Gilbert

charter

schools,

the Town of Gilbert and Community Impact Newspaper, the evening truly was a community event!

GILBERT GIRLFRIENDS EXPANDS CONCEPT NATIONWIDE Liz

Norwood

co-founders

of

and

Allie

Stark,

The Girlfriend

Connection, are excited to launch their new website, TheGirlfriendConnection.com.

S a t u r d a y A p p o i n t m e n t s Ava i l a b l e !

involvement.

between

Their Gilbert

Girlfriends group recently reached the 7,000 member mark. Through their website, they are looking forward to supporting women who wish

to build their own Girlfriends groups across the country.

SANDRA AQUILERA TO SPEAK AT LEADERCAST WOMEN 2019 Sandra

Aquilera

is

the

founder and owner of S.T.A.R. C oncepts

(Safet y,

Training,

Appropriate, Response), a self-protection company teaching women and children realistic strategies to stay safe from potential conflicts and danger. Sandra has developed several safety programs with the help of fellow police officers, military

personnel,

individuals

experienced in the martial arts arena, teachers, doctors, psychologists and parents. Leadercast Women is an all-day event Friday, Nov. 8, sponsored by Women Empowered

and

the

Gilbert

Chamber of Commerce. For ticket information, visit GilbertAZ.com.

VOLUNTEER NIGHT AT MIDWEST FOOD BANK Gilbert

business

groups

are

invited to a “Volunteer Night at Midwest Food Bank” on the fourth Tuesday of the month between 5:30 and 7 p.m. Wear your company colors with pride and join the fun assembly line for a friendly evening competition where teams race to serve. The warehouse is located at 725 E. Baseline Road in Gilbert at the corner of Baseline and Horne. For details and to sign up, call Randa Hightower with the Strong Tower Insurance Group at 480.926.9011 or email randa@strongtowerig.com.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

ARTICLE SAMANTHA ROBERTS | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

EVERYDAY CAJUN FROM CHEF SAMANTHA ROBERTS HEALTH-CONSCIOUS OPTIONS AT DIERKS BENTLEY'S WHISKEY ROW

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SALMON

THE DAY STARTS EARLY FOR CHEF SAMANTHA ROBERTS, EXECUTIVE CHEF FOR THE RIOT HOSPITALITY GROUP. Like many in Gilbert, Samantha must wake at dawn to take care of the animals first: some chickens, horses and an adopted turkey. Once chores are out the way, she is often called to travel between the many locations managed by RHG: four Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row locations in Nashville, Scottsdale, Tempe and now Gilbert; three El Hefe locations in Chicago, Scottsdale and Tempe; the Farm & Craft; the Riot House; CAJUN SEASONING

and Hand Cut Burgers & Chophouse, both in Scottsdale.

Somewhere in the midst of all this, Samantha manages to find time to create wonderful recipes like this Spicy Cajun Jambalaya that can be served with crusted salmon, shrimp or as a vegetarian option. RiotHG.com

S P I C Y C A J U N J A M B A L A YA

BROWN RICE

INGREDIENTS JALAPEÑO

SALMON:

RICE:

+ 4 6-ounce salmon, preferably

+ 1 cup brown rice

Faroe Island or wild salmon, skin off

+ 1/2 sweet onion, diced

+ 2 tablespoons olive oil

+ 1 cup celery, diced

+ 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning

+ 1 jalapeño, small diced + 1/2 quart vegetable stock,

TOMATOES

JAMBALAYA SAUCE:

low-sodium preferred

+ 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

+ 2 tablespoons olive oil

+ 1/4 cup tomatoes, peeled and chopped

+ 4 cloves garlic, chopped

+ 1/4 cup roasted red peppers, chopped

WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE

+ 3 tablespoons lemon juice

TO FINISH

+ 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning

+ 2 cups spinach

(store-bought low-sodium is fine)

+ 2 cloves chopped garlic + 1 cup roasted cauliflower

METHOD ROASTED RED PEPPERS

To make the rice base: Sauté the onion, celery, jalapeño and garlic with the olive oil on low heat until soft. Add rice and stir for 2 minutes. Add the vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Cover and put on low. Cook for 55 minutes. When rice is done, let cool on a pan in the fridge so

LEMON

it doesn’t overcook. (Make sure you are not using minute rice). If you are using right away, you can skip the cooling step. Coat the salmon with the Cajun seasoning and roast in a pan with olive oil until desired SPINACH

doneness. In a medium-size sauté pan, heat the olive oil, toss garlic and cauliflower. Add spinach and 1 cup of cooked rice mixture. Add the jambalaya sauce and bring up to heat.

Place the jambalaya in a bowl and top with the Cajun salmon. Enjoy!

CAULIFLOWER

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OPEN HOUSE

Fa l l i n Love with Yo u r Backyard IT'S A GREAT TIME TO SPICE UP YOUR OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE

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FALL IS HERE, AND IT’S TIME TO HEAD OUTSIDE AGAIN. But after a summer of staying cool in the air conditioning, it may be a hassle to get your lawn back into shape. The sun can cause major problems to even the most maintained backyard.

ForeverLawn set out to change the landscape industry by developing a high-quality, technologically advanced synthetic grass.

“ForeverLawn is a synthetic grass company offering problem-solving solutions with innovation and quality,” says Seneca Dauenhauer, spokesperson for ForeverLawn East Valley.

Synthetic grass requires no sunlight and minimal maintenance. Because there is nothing to water, synthetic grass may help homeowners cut their monthly water consumption, lowering their water bills. In addition, evergreen lawns mean homeowners need not worry about purchasing pesticides or fertilizer to maintain landscaping.

“A lot of yards in the East Valley are smaller, making it tedious to mow, water and maintain,” Seneca says. “In this case, synthetic grass is a much better choice because it helps save on water and maintenance costs and is extremely easy to maintain.”

The Valley may see less rain, but according to Seneca, synthetic grass can also help in eliminating mud when it does rain—meaning no muddy yard for kids or pets to wind up tracking through the house. She shares that because the grass is synthetic and requires little maintenance, it will continue to look great all year. Synthetic lawns have an advantage over pavement or rock in the fall, too.

Synthetic grass won’t remain as cool as real grass, but it won’t absorb and radiate heat the same way pavement, rock and brick do—a perk under the Arizona sun, according to ForeverLawn. Seneca says people worry that artificial turf will look fake or stand out compared to their neighbors' lawns.

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“Artificial grass has come a long way since the original Astroturf,” she says. “Our DuPont landscape products are extremely realistic and look almost exactly like real grass when put next to sod.”

ForeverLawn offers a variety of synthetic grasses to meet the different needs of the consumer,

including

Playground

Grass,

Splash Grass, Golf Green and K9Grass.

“Our most installed product is our K9Grass,” Seneca says. “It is completely safe for pets and kids because it is nontoxic, clean and easy to maintain.”

Seneca describes the grass as antimicrobial blades with a short, dance blade structure that eliminates the need for infill—small pieces of crushed material that are put over artificial grass to help the blades stand up. She says ForeverLawn’s installation process and lack of infill in the artificial lawn allows for proper drainage and avoids lingering odor. She shares that homeowners can still contact ForeverLawn to learn about their options, even if they aren’t sure if it’s within their budget.

“We are all about solutions and finding what works best for each of our clients,” Seneca says.

Along with traditional payment methods, ForeverLawn offers no-interest financing, allowing homeowners to pay for their synthetic lawns over time. ForeverLawn was founded in 2004 and has been serving commercial and residential residents since by offering a unique, quality product and strong business principles and looking out for communities, according to the company. To learn more, visit ForeverLawn.com/EastValley.

Follow ForeverLawn on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to keep up with the latest news and information about artificial lawns.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

DA NCIN G WITH DIGNITY DANCING WITH LOCAL STARS FOR A GOOD CAUSE

YOU DON’T HAVE TO GO ALL THE WAY TO

issues such as Parkinson’s, brain tumors, head

NEW ORLEANS FOR A TASTE OF MARDI GRAS!

injuries and more. This includes the creation of a

Make plans to stay in town and attend this fall’s

Brain Tumor Group and Camp and the renovation

Dancing with Dignity 2019 gala, presented by the

of an outpatient rehabilitation center.

Dignity Health Foundation – East Valley.

Guests will enjoy cocktails and Louisiana-inspired

On Saturday, Nov. 2, the Chandler Center for the

Creole cuisine followed by a Dancing with the Stars-

Arts will be transformed into a Mardi Gras-themed

style show featuring professional ballroom dancers

masquerade ball for the Foundation’s signature

from the Arizona Ballroom Champions who will pair

event supporting nationally recognized health care

up with volunteers. The volunteers who dance in

programs at Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert

this event perform on stage before a lively audience

Medical Centers.

and panel of celebrity judges as an opportunity to

Five years ago, Dancing with Dignity was created to enhance rehabilitation following a stroke

showcase their personal stories on why they are fundraising to support the hospitals.

by offering stroke camps to survivors and caregiv-

To add to the fun, first responders from Chandler

ers at a reduced cost. The event’s popularity has

and Gilbert Police and Fire departments will be bring-

grown over the years, and more than $1 million

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HOT SPOT

ARTICLE ROBIN BELLEY | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

VISITING THE

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“WE WANT TO BUILD A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE WILL BE TAKEN BACK IN TIME WHEN THEY COME IN…THE AWE FACTOR OF WOW, I REMEMBER THAT.”

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IT’S EARLY EVENING IN DOWNTOWN

Open to the entire family until 7 p.m.,

GILBERT, AND YOU JUST ARRIVED AT

Level One Arcade will offer more robust

YOUR FAVORITE RESTAURANT. Tonight,

fare in the evenings when patrons will be

the place is busy, and the hostess explains

able to enjoy cocktails and offerings from

that the wait time is about 45 minutes.

the local brewery. For now, plans are for

What do you do? Sit and wait? Take a walk

nearly 30 classic video games and 10 pin-

around the district?

ball machines lovingly restored to their

Scott Goldsmith, one of five part-

While most of the gaming and enter-

Gilbert, has a solution: Ask your hostess

tainment has moved online with the

for tokens, and walk over to Level One

advent of the internet, classic arcades

Arcade while you wait.

have recently been making a comeback

For those of us who grew up in the days depicted by popular Netflix series Stranger

Angeles and the Bay Area.

With 13 arcade-style bars in and

became a second home, a place to meet

around Phoenix, the East Valley can now

your friends and compete for the prestige

feel the nostalgia.

top of the high score listing.

Mike, Dustin, Will and Lucas may have

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in places like New York, Chicago, Los

Things, places like the Palace Arcade almost

of placing your initials—only three—at the

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original condition by Scott.

ners bringing classic arcade back to

Located in the space recently vacated by another local favorite, Grubstak, the new bar will fill a much-needed void for an entertain-

had some strange adventures, but they

ment option in the heritage district.

certainly understood and respected the

For more information and to vote for your fa-

skills it took to master games like Tron, Dig

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Dug, Asteroids, Centipede and the now-

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iconic Pac-Man.

gram. Level1Arcade.Bar

REALTY REPORT REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

GILBERT

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

WHITEWING AT GERMANN ESTATES

$2,495,000

$2,350,000

94%

282

5

5

LEGACY AT FREEMAN FARMS AMD

$1,300,000

$1,275,000

98%

15

5

5

WHITEWING AT HIGLEY

$1,095,000

$999,000

91%

126

5

5.5

Whitewing at Wiehl Estates

$935,000

$888,300

95%

63

6

5

TRIPLE D RANCHES

$850,000

$850,000

100%

16

5

3

ESTATES AT VELVENDO PHASE 1

$849,900

$850,000

100%

2

6

3.5

Unknown

$839,900

$835,000

99%

10

7

5.5

MARATHON RANCH

$866,000

$829,000

96%

54

4

4.5

WHITE FENCE FARMS UNIT 4

$825,000

$825,000

100%

32

4

3

County

$824,900

$824,900

100%

51

5

3

CIRCLE G AT HIGHLANDS WEST

$825,000

$819,000

99%

149

5

3.5

TH PT SW4 SEC 17 AS DESC P/F 05-367342

$800,000

$782,000

98%

146

5

4

HIGLEY ESTATE

$779,900

$775,000

99%

10

5

4.5

Chandler Mesa Ranches

$725,000

$725,000

100%

5

5

3.5

CLAXTON HARVEY WESTERN Ranchettes

$749,500

$725,000

97%

272

6

4.5

Gilbert County Island Acreage Dr

$724,990

$700,000

97%

174

5

3

VAL VISTA LAKES

$695,000

$685,000

99%

540

5

3

PLAYA DEL REY AMENDED

$695,000

$679,000

98%

7

5

3

LAKEVIEW TRAILS NORTH AT MORRISON RANCH

$685,000

$675,000

99%

98

6

4

GREENFIELD ACRES 3 CT

$675,000

$650,000

96%

42

6

2.5

County Island

$659,000

$640,000

97%

42

3

2

CIRCLE G RANCHES 7 LOT 1-81 TR A

$659,000

$630,000

96%

105

4

3

Custom

$659,900

$623,000

94%

128

3

2

This data is a sampling of sold properties from the previous month. Source: ARMLS system. DOM = Days on Market.

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INNOVATIVE WINE CELLAR DESIGNS LIVES UP TO ITS NAME

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INNOVATIVE WINE CELLAR DESIGNS LIVES UP TO ITS NAME,

“We were one of the first companies in the country to move from tradi-

AS ITS HIGH STANDARDS FOR QUALITY AND ATTENTION TO

tional wood wine cellars to a more contemporary look, and we continue

DETAIL HAVE BEEN UNSURPASSED SINCE 2002.

to develop new products along those lines,” owner Sandy Horowitz says.

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HOPS & VINE

(CON TI N U ED)

With a background in the closet industry, Sandy tapped into the wine cellar business in its infancy.

Finding the perfect bottle easily and efficiently was an issue Sandy solved with the new design elements, and he is currently

“I contacted some of the architects, interior designers and cus-

working with manufacturers in Europe in changing the look of wine

tom home builders that I had developed relationships with while at

cellars to further create custom spaces for clients, emphasizing

California Closets. Custom wine cellars were a new concept, but

convenience and luxury.

they were willing to take a chance with me, and we started adding them into some of the homes they were designing and building.”

“The most popular looks in wine cellars out West are sleek enclo-

Some other structural decisions include reclaimed wine barrel racking, brick flooring, herringbone wood ceilings and space for wood cases, large-format bottles and wine glasses.

sures of glass with the racking made of metal, glass, acrylic, alumi-

Innovative Wine Cellar Designs has always been a leader in

num and stainless steel cable. The newest look is what we refer to

wine cellar concepts and continues to bring elegance and func-

as ‘label forward,’ where the bottles are displayed horizontally so the

tional allure to each cellar they design. For more information, visit

label can be easily read rather than the front-to-back storage that

WineCellarDesigns.biz.

was previously the only option,” Sandy says.

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DIY

SPRINKLED + Graham crackers + Chocolate bars + Marshmallow fluff + Sprinkles

PB + CHOCO DREAM + Graham crackers + Peanut butter cups + Marshmallow fluff + Chocolate syrup

RASPBERRY COCONUT + Graham crackers + Chocolate bars + Marshmallow + Raspberries + Coconut flakes

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GIMME S'MORE PHOTOGRAPHY NICOLETTE MARTIN + DANA RUDOLPH

PUMP UP YOUR S’MORES WITH THESE TRIED + TRUE TWISTS ON A CLASSIC

WHAT

YOU NEED

WHAT

YOU DO

+ Graham crackers

SPRINKLED: Begin with two graham cracker squares. Place one on

+ Chocolate bars

a microwave-safe plate and top with chocolate bars and a scoop of

+ Peanut butter cups

marshmallow fluff. Set aside. Take the other graham cracker square

+ Sprinkles

and spread marshmallow fluff on half (top + bottom), then coat with

+ Sea salt

sprinkles and set aside. Microwave the half with chocolate + marsh-

+ Chocolate syrup

mallow for 10 seconds, or until marshmallow fluff is melty. Remove

+ Caramel syrup

and top with sprinkled graham cracker.

+ Raspberries + Coconut flakes

PB + CHOCO DELIGHT: Begin with two graham cracker squares.

+ Marshmallows

Place one on a microwave-safe plate and top with peanut butter

+ Marshmallow fluff (vegetarian)

cups and a scoop of marshmallow fluff. Microwave for 10 seconds, or until marshmallow fluff is melty. Remove and top with chocolate syrup and second graham cracker square.

RASPBERRY COCONUT: Begin with two graham cracker squares.

Place one on a microwave-safe plate and top with chocolate bars and a marshmallow. Microwave for 10 seconds, or until marshmallow puffs up. Remove and top with raspberries, coconut flakes and second graham cracker square.

OLD-SCHOOL + Graham crackers + Chocolate bars + Marshmallows

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OCTOBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

EVERY WEDNESDAY CAR SEAT 101

Gilbert Fire Department

Offered by Gilbert Fire and Rescue

a completed project and a reusable transfer. Eventbrite.com

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BEATLES VS. STONES

OKTOBERFEST

comes to the historic Orpheum Theatre

Orpheum Theater

Beatles vs. Stones – A Musical Showdown

Civic Center

– Phoenix. Two of the greatest bands

Department Administration. Car Seat

Lace up your dirndl, throw on your leder-

of all time face off in a high-energy,

Technicians are specially certified to

hosen and grab a stein to celebrate the

adrenaline-pumping musical show-

educate citizens on how to properly

Inaugural Town of Gilbert Oktoberfest.

down. The Fab Four, represented by

install their car seats. Technicians

Kicking off the autumn season with

tribute band Abbey Road, will engage

will not only help with installation, but

bratwurst, pretzels and refreshing

in a barrage of hits against premier

they will also make sure citizens leave

Bavarian suds from some Gilbert’s fin-

Rolling Stones tribute band Satisfaction.

with the knowledge on how to install

est local craft breweries and other tradi-

Phoenix.TicketForce.com

their child’s car seat on their own in

tional beers. GilbertOktoberfest.com

the future. GilbertAZ.gov

EVERY FRIDAY GILBERT FEASTIVAL

5 GILBERT ART WALK 2019

13 FORE! THE DOGS GOLF OUTING Western Skies Golf Club

Water Tower Plaza

The second annual golf fundraiser to

Sam’s Club

Gilbert Art Walk is a family-friendly,

support AZ Happy Tails and its mission

FEASTival is a weekly community

pet-friendly art show with live music

of finding loving homes for animals

food truck event. Bring your friends

that is free to the public. Large array of

that are stray, abandoned and at risk

and family for amazing local food,

art mediums such as jewelry, painting,

of euthanasia. 100% of the proceeds

art, music and fun! 15–20 gourmet

ceramic, woodworking, photography

go directly to saving, feeding, providing

food trucks and live music. Sam’s

and much more! GilbertArtWalk.com

medical care and placing dogs in for-

Club at Gilbert Road and Houston.

AZFeastivals.com

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ever homes. HappyTailsAZ.org

9 CPR TRAINING CLASS Gilbert Civic Center

NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Gilbert Fire & Rescue offers a CPR PRO

16 SCREENING MAMMOGRAMS

Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center

certification class once a month. The

Banner

certification cost $25 and is good

Center Lunch & Learn Screening

October is Breast Cancer Awareness

for two years. Spots are limited. Call

– Mammograms: Why, When and

Month, which is an annual campaign

480.503.6300 to register. GilbertAZ.gov

How? will be presented by Dr. Vilert

to increase awareness of the disease.

NationalBreastCancer.org

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Anderson

Cancer

Loving. A light lunch will be provided

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for the first 25 registrants. Granite

VINTAGE & VINO FALL MARKET

required. Call 602.230.2273.

Mountain Conference Room. The event is free, but registration is

Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Center

TATTERED AND CHALKED – SPOOKY HALLOWEEN

Experience the Southeast Valley's

Final Assembly Church

ket. Wine tastings, mimosas, music,

Make a spooky creation using Chalk

kids' crafts, craft beer and food.

Couture reusable transfer, paste

Vintage & Vino is located in Queen

and glitter. You will leave class with

Creek. VintageAndVinoAZ.com

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best vintage and handmade mar-

17 BECOME A CASA VOLUNTEER McQueen Park Activity Center

A CASA is an advocate for an abused

and neglected child in foster care. In a life full of uncertainty and endless change, you can be one consistent and caring adult. Becoming a CASA is likely to be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life, full of surprises, challenges and self-discovery.

AZCourts.gov/CASA

18 GLOW RUN

Freestone Park

For people of all ages and athletic abilities. Runners, walkers, skippers and jumpers are welcome to join in for an evening filled with glow sticks, black lights and great music.

GilbertAZ.gov

23 COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT Southeast Regional Library

The Town of Gilbert has launched a Community Needs Assessment for Gilbert’s human services, being administered

by

The

Williams

Institute for Ethics and Management.

The community is invited to take part

in

this

important

process.

GilbertAZ.gov

26 IRUN4GOOD 2019 Freestone Park

The "Run Hunger Out of Town" event will benefit United Food Bank, a community partner that is dedicated to feeding Arizonans in need.

Faith groups, nonprofits, businesses, schools, individuals and local government are all invited to participate.

All net proceeds will be donated to United Food Bank. iRun4Good.org

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