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The News Around Our Neighborhood Blowing through Warner Ranch, Stellar Airpark, Hearthstone, Twelve Oaks, Glenview Estates, Sunset Cove, Pepperwood, Carillo Ranch, Wild Tree, Park Promenade and other communities in the 85226 ZIP code.

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think we all agree that our children are our most valuable resource. They bring us joy and we all hope that they will have more opportunity than we had, no matter our circumstance. However, with eduDr. Thomas Chamberlain cation cuts and more administrative costs to run education programs it seems that in many ways, our children have less of an opportunity in school. Many schools have less arts education and other programs than they had a decade or two ago. We at Chamberlain Orthodontics are hoping to provide a small but significant solution to this problem, at least in our area and in our circle of influence.

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We call it the “Partners in Education” program. In short, our office will give $100 for each child that begins full orthodontic treatment in 2015 to the school that child attends . This allows us to give directly back to our community and the schools that so positively influence our children.

I am personally so excited to begin this program and see the potential for good unfold in our schools and community. If you have any questions or would like us to reach out to a school to tell them about our Partners in Education program, please don’t hesitate to call us at 480.899.9423.

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ious cultures, food vendors will provide a flavorful variety of ethnic dishes for festival goers, including Puerto Rican, Caribbean, Hawaiian, Mexican, Native American and Italian.

Sponsors and organizations that promote cultural diversity will have demonstrations and information booths.

Entertainment will feature ethnic song and dance performances throughout the day. Performances will range from Greek dance to Mexican folk music. In addition, Mayor Jay Tibshraeny will welcome up to 200 people from various countries participating in a naturalization ceremony organized by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and Department of Homeland Security.

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Alpin Hong 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, Chandler Center for the Arts This year’s Celebration of Unity includes a performance by pianist Alpin Hong at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 16, at the Chandler Center for the Arts. Alpin’s show is a creative force unmatched in its youthful vivacity and boundless energy. He connects with people of all ages, experiences and backgrounds with his uniquely humorous and visionary approach.

Rooted in extensive classical training and a love of skateboarding, snowboarding, martial arts and video games, Alpin brings audiences young and old to their feet with his combination of stunning technique and emotional range. Tickets can be purchased at www.chandlercenter.org or by calling (480) 782-2680.

Chandler Multicultural Festival 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, Downtown Library Plaza This year’s largest event is the 20th annual Multicultural Festival presented by the City’s Diversity Office with the support of the Friends of the Chandler Public Library. There will also be a series of special events and activities including a naturalization ceremony involving up to 200 new U.S. citizens and recognition of area school children involved in Chandler’s Creative Expression Competition.

Valley residents of all ages are invited to enjoy a day of dance, music, art, ethnic foods and more. The event is free and includes entertainers, artisans and an interactive area for children where they can experience a rock wall, bounce activity, coloring, and arts and crafts.

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African Children’s Choir 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, Chandler Center for the Arts Composed of African children ages 7 to 10, the African Children’s Choir melts audiences with their charming smiles and delightful African tunes, accompanied by ethnic instrumentation. Tickets can be purchased at www.chandlercenter.org or by calling (480) 782-2680.

“Then They Came For Us…” February, Chandler Downtown Library This groundbreaking exhibit explores three distinct events: the Holocaust, the treatment of black people in Eastern Europe, and the domestic struggle for civil rights. The exhibit will examine the three events simultaneously across a timeline from the early 1910s to the early 1950s, exploring the surprising similarities as well as differences between them. The exhibit will be on display inside Chandler’s Main Downtown Library, 22 S. Delaware St. For more information about Chandler’s Celebration of Unity, visit www. chandleraz.gov/unity.

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Patrons can expect an immersive and unique movie experience at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema when it opens in Chandler in late 2015.

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema to Debut Downtown

By Curt Blakeney Downtown Chandler has plenty of fect site for its first Arizona venue and restaurants and bars…and amalgama- found that Chandler was the perfect tions of both. This year, downtown spot.

Chandler will get its first restaurant/ “It hit all 10 key performance indicabar/movie theater combo with the tors (KPIs) on demographics that we planned opening of the Alamo Draft- focus on,” Paschich said. “I just love house Cinema. Arizona franchise the feel of the town and this location.” rights holder Paschich Alamo HoldThe cinema-eatery concept is not ings LLC., is bringing the eight-screen entirely new to the Valley—there are theater, bar and restaurant to Chan- similar facilities like the Studio Movdler, the first Alamo ie Grill in Scottsdale— Drafthouse in Arizona. but this is the first of its The new establishkind in Chandler. Alamo ment will be located in Drafthouse will feature the planned mixed-use eight screens of first-run development from Vinmovies, classic movies, tage Partners dubbed independent films and “The Row,” an enterspecial events, with seattainment project on the ing for 825 moviegoers. southwest corner of AriThe theater is expected zona Avenue and Chanto open later this year. dler Boulevard.

“Our goal is to open The Alamo Draftfor the new ‘Star Wars,’ and Kim Paschich are house Cinema in Chan- Craig which is Dec. 18,” Pasrelocating to Chandler from dler will be managed by Austin to open the new chich said. “We know partner Craig Paschich, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. this is an aggressive tarwho has been with Alamo Drafthouse get, but we like a challenge.”

Cinemas for nine years and served as Alamo Drafthouse has been heraldpresident for the past three. Paschich ed for its high exhibition standards, and his wife, Kim, are relocating their earning accolades like “Best Theater family to Chandler to be involved in Ever” (Time Magazine) and “the coolall aspects of the business. est theater in the world” (Wired).

“I have been spending about sev- The Austin-based chain made news en to 10 days a month in Arizona recently when it decided to pick up throughout this process, and once we the controversial film “The Interstart construction, I will spend even view,” which had a tough time findmore time there,” Paschich said. “We ing a home after a cyber-terror attack have two young kids who will finish directed at Sony Pictures Entertainschool in early June, so we’ll move to ment, the movie’s distributor.

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Chandler Public Library Helps with New Year’s Resolutions

By Chandler Public Library It’s a new year and many of us have made our resolutions to get healthier, save money or learn a new skill. While we are good at making resolutions, we are often not as good at keeping them.

The Chandler Public Library has many resources to help you stick to your promise and make 2015 a great year.

“Many people still think that libraries only offer books, but in addition to the latest bestsellers, we offer so much more,” said Rosanna Johnson, the libraries’ marketing assistant.

“We have digital, color magazines, online courses, genealogical resources, and much, much more. Plus, it’s all free with your valid library card.”

Here are just a few suggestions from the library: Learn a new language: In addition to Spanish, French and Italian, you can learn Armenian, Haitian Creole, Scottish Gaelic or Urdu, as well as many other languages. Studies show that learning a foreign language boosts brain power, develops a person’s ability to multitask, and improves memory, while in seniors it helps stall the onset of dementia and Alzheimer’s.

With your valid library card and an Internet-ready device or computer, Mango Languages will prepare you to communicate successfully and interact cross-culturally with its userfriendly apps and program.

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Discover new technology: Stop by one of our 3-D Printer demonstrations and learn about the different printers and materials that are taking the technological world by storm.

Enjoy some culture: Did you know that library cardholders can check out a Culture Pass for free admission for two people at participating arts and cultural institutions, such as the Phoenix Zoo, the Desert Botanical Garden and the Heard Museum, to name a few? Passes are available on a firstcome, first-served basis at each library location. Patrons can see what’s available in the library catalog.

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The Chandler Public Library staff is available to assist you with these helpful resources, plus many more. For more information, visit its website at www.chandlerlibrary.org or call (480) 782-2800.

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Along with core items such as pizza and burgers, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema will have at least 30 beers on tap.

native programming,” Paschich said.

“We will hire a local creative programming manager to make sure we bring interesting events to the theater that the locals want to see and enjoy.”

Of course, it will ultimately be judged by the caliber of food. The menu at Alamo Drafthouse Chandler, according to Paschich, will be comprised of 60 percent core items that all Alamos have: pizza, burgers, sandwiches, salads, appetizers and desserts. The other 40 percent will be at the discretion of local management.

Roughly 90 percent of Alamo’s food is made from scratch daily.

The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema will also be popular with craft beer lovers.

“We will have at least 30 beers on draft and all of them will be craft beers,” Paschich said. “And most of those will be local. We pride ourselves on having the best and most unique beer menu in town.”

Patrons 18 and younger must be with a parent or legal guardian. Paschich said adult moviegoers can expect an enjoyable experience unlike movie theaters located at malls.

“With our age policy, no texting and no talking policy, we focus on bringing back adults and parents to enjoy the wonders of movies,” Paschich said.

For more information, visit www. drafthouse.com/phoenix/chandler.

St. Mary-Basha Open House Part of Catholic School Week St. Mary-Basha Catholic School invites all who are interested in Catholic education to an open house on Sunday, Jan. 25. Tour the school with staff members and learn all about what St. Mary-Basha has to offer students.

Registration packets and information for the 2015-16 school year will be available in the school office through Feb. 7. Find out about the admissions process including required documents, fees, tuition costs and waiting-list procedures.

Visitors on the guided tour may look inside classrooms, the gardens, library, science and computer labs and newly remodeled indoor cafeteria.

Learn about all the various afterschool programs and activities such as Cub Scouts, Little Flowers, chess club and athletics program.

Those interested can obtain scholarship information and learn how to apply for tuition assistance. More than 40 percent of students at St. MaryBasha receive financial assistance

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through several of Arizona’s State Tuition Organizations.

The public and alumni are also invited to join St. Mary-Basha for Mass with Bishop Thomas Olmsted at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30, in the church, officially celebrating its 70th year as a school.

St. Mary-Basha Catholic School was founded in 1944 by Father Joseph N. Patterson, who was serving as pastor of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with the intention of providing solid Catholic education opportunities to many families who wanted a faith-based education. St. Mary’s Catholic Church was responsible for the spiritual needs of Chandler, Gilbert, Queen Creek and Goodyear (now Ocotillo).

In 1964, through the generosity of Ed Basha Sr., a new school was built on 14.5 acres at 200 W. Galveston St. where it serves more than 500 students. For more information, call (480) 963-4951 or visit www.stmarybashacatholic.org.

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Chandler ranks No. 8 in a list of Arizona’s best communities for renters, according to NerdWallet. Thirty-seven percent of Chandler residents rent their homes, allocating 22 percent of their paychecks toward rent, below the recommended number of 30 percent. expensive homes looking back Arizona has a rental vacancy rate of about 3 percent higher than the national average of 7.3 percent, based on 2013 census figures.

Fox Restaurant Concepts has sold its nine Sauce pizzerias in the Valley and Tucson, including a Chandler location, to a group led by Scott Kilpatrick, an original founder of Ra Sushi.

Seven athletes and one team will be honored during the 11th annual Chandler Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon at 11 a.m.

Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Chandler Center for the Arts. Special recognition will also be given to youth baseball coach Tony Valdez and long-time Hamilton High statistician Greg Iseman. The inductees are Alaina Bergsma Coble, volleyball; Melissa Buhl, mountain bike racing; Breanna Leslie, track; Dominique Lamb

Marshall, volleyball; Carl Mickelson, swimming; Dr. Wayne Nickel, water ski racing; and Eric Richardson, Chandler High School track head coach. For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com.

Prospective naturopath students as well as community members interested in learning about the lifestyle or professional career can find out what they need at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine’s Discovery Day from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at 2140 E. Broadway Road in Tempe. This free event will feature the first public tours of the newest addition to the SCNM Campus—a 48,000-square-foot, multi-purpose, LEED Platinum wellness center, featuring an integrative pain clinic, high-tech classrooms, a fully outfitted teaching kitchen, a new natural medicinary, an expanded library, yoga and workout studios, and the newest outpost of Nourish Restaurant.

Local rockers The Maine will kick off their tour on Friday, April 3, at the Marquee in Tempe. The band announced the name of its new album

Arizona children with culinary skills can submit recipes for a chance to win a new bike. The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Walk On! Kids Cooking Challenge is open to kids ages 9 to 12 and requires them to submit a healthy side dish. The recipes are for hot or cold dishes with at least one fruit or veggie, and can be cooked within 20 minutes.

The five finalists then showcase their concoctions during an event at US Airways Center on Feb. 6, with the winner receiving a new bike. Submissions are due

by Jan. 21 and more information is available by visiting www. walkonaz.com.

In restaurant closings, Pizza Five85 at Interstate 10 and Ray Road in Chandler was shuttered. Its other Arizona location in Scottsdale has closed as well.

While some municipalities are cutting jobs, the Chandler Police Department is taking applications to fill positions within the department.

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Bourbon Jacks wins spot at Taste of the NFL

Maricopa County Community College District Chancellor Rufus Glasper is surrounded by nine of the Maricopa Community Colleges mascots.

Help Rio Salado College Choose a New Mascot Most colleges have a mascot, including nine of the 10 Maricopa Community Colleges. Rio Salado has been an exception—but that’s about to change.

The college is calling on students, faculty, staff, alumni and the public to take part in the Rio Salado College Mascot Contest, through Jan. 31, by submitting mascot ideas that reflect the college’s culture, brand and history—and will fit in with the motley crew of Maricopa Community Colleges mascots. The selected winner will receive a $100 gift card.

Why the effort?

“Our research indicates that mascots can have great value,” said Deborah Spotts, Rio Salado College coordinator of public programs and co-chairwoman of the college’s mascot committee.

“Mascots can help create college spirit and help us increase awareness

about what we’re trying to achieve as a community college. It’s also a fun and creative way for us to engage with the communities we serve.”

Participants can submit suggestions for a name, idea or design concept to the Rio Salado College Mascot Contest committee until midnight, Jan. 31.

Entries must be submitted by email to mascot@riosalado.edu. Multiple submissions are allowed, but each idea must be submitted individually.

The committee and a panel of final judges will select the winning entry this spring and announce the winner during its collegewide meeting (date TBD). Once chosen, the mascot will be used for college publications, advertisements, website and other collateral material.

For complete entry criteria and other details, visit www.riosalado.edu/ mascot.

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Chandler’s Bourbon Jacks restaurant is one of four winners of the Taste of the NFL’s “Flavors of the Valley” competition and fundraising campaign as part of the organization’s Kick Hunger Challenge.

The Chandler eatery, located at 11 W. Boston St., as well as Litchfield’s at the Wigwam, Dos Gringos and Four Peaks were the top four fundraisers among 16 restaurants that participated in the campaign.

Proceeds from the three-month fundraising effort will be distributed lenge,” says Wayne Kostroski, Taste of to two Valley food banks—St. Mary’s the NFL founder and executive direcFood Bank Alliance and Vista del tor.

“They’re all winners to us. It’s beCamino. cause of their dedication to our cause As the top fundraisers, Litchfield’s at The Wigwam, Dos Gringos, Four that we are closer to reaching our funPeaks and Bourbon Jacks will join draising goal of $1 million raised as Chef Eddie Matney and his famed Ed- part of Super Bowl XLIX in Arizona.”

Taste of the NFL’s star-studded die’s House in the “Flavors of the Valley” showcase, hosted by Valley GMC Party with a Purpose event brings toDealers, at Taste of the NFL’s Party gether exceptional cuisine, prominent with a Purpose held on the eve of Su- chefs from around the country, including Arizona Carper Bowl XLIX on Satdinals Celebrity Chef urday, Jan. 31, at WestBeau MacMillan of World of Scottsdale.

Sanctuary on CamelMatney, a 15-year back Mountain along veteran of Taste of the with NFL players, NFL, will serve as the coaches, legends and Culinary Host of the more.

Flavors of the Valley The evening culmirestaurants that evenates with a concert by ning.

Grammy Award-winNearly $60,000 ning country group was raised during the Little Big Town, prethree-month campaign sented by American as each participating Bourbon Jacks has many southdishes including Family Insurance.

Valley-based restau- western-inspired this grilled angus burger with As part of the orrant featured a special green chilies, jalapeño aioli with ganization’s commitdining promotion with cheddar on grilled pretzel bun.

100 percent of promotion proceeds ment to rallying the country’s top chefs to raise awareness and money, benefiting the two local food banks.

Participating restaurants included Taste of the NFL has partnered with Blanco Tacos & Tequila, Bourbon Andrew Zimmern as this year’s naJacks, Citizen Public House, Culinary tional culinary host for its Party with Dropout, Dos Gringos, The Gladly, a Purpose. Zimmern, the creator, host EVO, Foosia—Asia Fresh, Half Moon and co-executive producer of Travel Windy City Sports Grill, Four Peaks, Channel’s hit series, “Bizarre Foods Litchfield’s at The Wigwam, O.H.S.O., with Andrew Zimmern,” will lead the Phoenix City Grille, Scramble—A charge alongside national celebrity Breakfast Joint, Sol Mexican Cocina spokeswoman, Alyssa Milano.

Tickets for Party with a Purpose are and Zinburger.

“We are deeply appreciative of the on sale through www.tasteofthenfl. efforts of all 16 local restaurants who com. Every dollar raised will create participated in our Kick Hunger Chal- eight meals for families in need.

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By Alison Bailin Batz The Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus-Pine Council is bringing back its awardwinning Girl Scout Cookie Dessert Challenge. For the second year in a row, chefs from some of the state’s most popular restaurants—including several in the Southeast Valley—will use their culinary prowess to reimagine one of the beloved flavors of Girl Scouts’ cookies—Do-Do-Si-Dos, Samoas Tagalongs, Thin Mints, Trefoils and a new flavor, Rah Rah Raisins— into a custom dessert menu item.

Each restaurant has agreed to feature its dessert on its menu through Feb. 28, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the transformation of the local council’s Camp Sombrero into a Leadership Center for Girls and Women.

Among the participating restaurants in the area, and their creative desserts are: Restaurant: Blue Wasabi in Gilbert Chef/Dessert Designer: Christian Palomares

Dessert: Tempura Thin Mint Ice Cream Restaurant: CHoP in Chandler Chef/Dessert Designer: Grant Gates Dessert: Tagalong Shortbread Restaurant: Grimaldi’s in Gilbert and Chandler Chef/Dessert Designer: Cory Lattuca Desserts: Chocolate Thin Mint Cheesecake and Samoa Cheesecake Restaurant: Melting Pot in Ahwatukee Chef/Dessert Designer: Jon Boggs Dessert: Melting Pot Dark Chocolate Mojito Fondue Restaurant: Over Easy in Gilbert and Mesa Chef/Dessert Designer: Aaron May Dessert: Chocolate Do-Si-Dos Muffins Camp Sombrero is a 14.5-acre site that has been owned and used by Girl

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“It’s time to better utilize this beautiful property and transform it into an urban program center, with camp appeal, to provide leadership training for girls and women, give girls their first camping experience close to home and serve the surrounding community groups, partner organizations and schools,” said Susan de Queljoe of the local council.

In addition to benefiting from the dessert challenge, a portion of the council proceeds from all local 2015 Girl Scout cookie sales will benefit the Camp Sombrero project. The transformation of Camp Sombrero is one of the local council’s objectives as part of its overarching Campaign for Girls in Arizona.

“Our comprehensive campaign goal is to raise $15 million in philanthropic support. This will enable us to significantly expand and enhance the Girl Scout experience for more girls,” de Queljoe said.

For more information about the challenge, visit www.girlscoutsaz.org/ dessertchallenge.

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Funds from used book sales and other benefits hosted by the friends organization go directly to support library programs such as summer reading programming, adult literacy, Battle of the Books, job center, Read to Succeed and High Five.

Proceeds from used book sales benefit the Friends of the Chandler Public Library, a nonprofit organization with the mission of promoting and supporting the Chandler Public Library.

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By Kimberly Hosey Really, all you have to do is walk of thousands of visitors each year with through the doors of the Cerreta Can- its tasty, informative, family-friendly dy Company in downtown Glendale, public tours. and inhale. My son, David, and I made The factory offers free tours at 10 the trip up from the Southeast Valley, a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday through Friand that alone was almost day, where guests witness worth the drive. The sweet, the whole process of makfresh aroma surrounded us ing Cerreta’s candies, from as soon as we stepped inside. melting down giant blocks of Happily, we had also come chocolate to cream-making, for a VIP tour. And, of course, filling, coating, slicing, and chocolate. Lots of chocolate. wrapping the confections.

The Cerreta Candy ComOne of the fastest machines pany has been an area staple is able to twirl wrappers wrapping for decades, opening its first Cerreta’s around candies at the rate of machine can wrap factory in Phoenix in 1968. candies at a rate of a 1,000 pieces per minute.

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We learned some botany as we examined cacao beans David Hosey poses next to Cerreta’s giant chocolate and learned how the beans are football and caramel corn Easter bunny. roasted, de-shelled and ground as the bars are 10 pounds each, and are they begin the process of becoming shipped in 15,000-pound pallets. Certhe smooth, rich chocolate used by etta receives about six such shipments Ceretta’s. The company uses an exclu- each year to prepare for Easter, and sively blended robust chocolate pro- two to three leading up to Valentine’s duced by the family-owned Guittard Day. Chocolate Company in San Francisco I have a feeling we could take a few and shipped in solid bars. more tours and not tire of discoverMy son was even invited to do a ing new information (or trying out little weight lifting: one bar of choco- samples as we go: white chocolatelate. Doesn’t sound too hard, except ... continues on page 17

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Every Tuesday, the Chandler library hosts the STEAM Club, when a different discipline is featured each week from science, technology, engineering, art and math. The club makes education a fun activity for kids 6 to 11 years old. The week we photographed the club, math was the topic and the kids photo page events calendar learned about units of measurement. Toilet paper was used as substitute for rulers—all framed in the excitement of the toilet paper Olympics. It is held at the various libraries throughout the year. For more information, visit www.chandlerlibrary.org/kids.html. Photos by Tim Sealy 1. Kaiden Reynolds checks his measurements. 2. Allison Nantais runs full speed toward the jump line. 3. Zoe McGinley shows elegant form in her shot-put attempt.

4. Allison Nantais helps record the long jump measurements. 5. The first order hearsay meet your neighbor of business was to name the team. 6. Maggie Miller gives her toilet paper shotput a powerful send-off. 7. Tristyn Krout gets “mummified” by her teammates. 8.

Desmond Dickey prepares to launch his toilet paper shot-put. 9. Patrick Miller confirms the distance of his shot-put throw with instructor Carolyn McCormick. 10.

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Cards If your kids are handing out cards at school, look at buying packs of smaller cards rather than individual cards that will cost more. You may also want to check the dollar stores for discount cards. There are also many free printable Valentine’s Day cards that you can make yourself.

If you are mailing cards, send postcards, which have less postage than cards with envelopes. You can also send free eCards to long-distance loved ones (try www.BlueMountain.com for one example).

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Dinner The easiest way to save is to dine at home or have a picnic, but if you feel like going out there are a few things you can do to save. Look for deals on local restaurants on www. groupon.com, www.LivingSocial. com or www.restaurants.com.

Move the date. Celebrating after the 14th can save you a headache from the crowd and any higher rates that may be charged. If you want to celebrate on that day, try going for lunch rather than dinner.

Skip the wine. Alcohol is expensive and can increase your chances of spending more. If you want to celebrate with a bottle, pick one up at the store and enjoy it in the comfort of your own home. You’ll easily save at least 50 percent on the bottle.

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Flowers Roses tend to go up in price (up to double) around Valentine’s Day. Seasonal flowers will be much less expensive. You can also mix up the colors, sizes and types of flowers to create a unique bouquet that costs less.

Check larger retailers like Costco, Sam’s Club and Walmart for flowers. They buy flowers in bulk, and pass the savings onto the costumer.

Potted plants are also a less expensive option that will last longer than a week or two. You save money and your loved one continues to enjoy your present.

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WHERE: Tumbleweed Recreation Cen2 Daddy-Daughter photo page diy Valentine’s Day Dance events calendarter, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler COST: Call for charge Fathers and their little girls, ages 4 INFO: (480) 782-2746 or through 10, will create memories at www.chandleraz.gov/registration the City’s dance. If dad is unavailable, moms or guardians are welcome.

WHEN: Fri., Feb. 6, from 6 p.m. to 7 Valentine Matchbox for Teens 8 p.m.;lawSat., Feb. 7, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. hearsay meet your neighbor talk Learn to turn a simple matchbox into a WHERE: Chandler Community Center sweet Valentine.

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Chandler; Snedigar Recreation Center WHERE: Tumbleweed Recreation (Feb. 7), 4500 S. Basha Rd., Chandler.

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Make Valentine’s Day arts and crafts.

WHEN: Thurs., Feb. 12, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

WHERE: Community Center, 125 E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler COST: Free INFO: (480) 782-2730 or www.chandleraz.gov/registration

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In this class, aspiring chefs, ages 4 to 7, will use their creative hands to make holiday desserts and crafts.

WHEN: Mon., Feb. 2, through Thurs., Feb. 12, from 6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m.

WHERE: Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler COST: $23 to $32

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WHEN: Daily from 8 a.m. to 10:15 p.m.

October through April; 6:30 a.m. to 10:15 p.m. May through September WHERE: Chandler Bike Park at Espee Park, 450 E. Knox Rd., Chandler COST: Free INFO: (480) 782-2727 or www.chandleraz.gov/parks

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WHEN: Sat., Feb. 7, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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Hold an orange in one hand and stick the tip of your knife into the top of the fruit next to the stem. Carefully bring the blade of the knife around to start a spiral cut of the peel, which you will continue the entire circumference of the orange. You want the entire peel to stay intact. Once it is removed, gently spread it out, rind up, on the cutting board. Using your knife, gently remove as much of the rind as possible without cutting the peel. You want the peel to be bendable.

Choose one end of the peel and cut the end off at a right angle to the rest of the peel. Starting with the cut end, tightly curl the orange peel, trying to keep it as even as possible as the side that wants to be the bottom will end up being the top.

When the peel reaches the halfway point, the remaining peel will form the outer petals. Use the curl at the end of the peel to form the base of your flower. Set on a plate and either let stand indoors or out in the sun for at least 24 hours so it will dry in its new shape.

Orange Peel Flower Potpourri Ingredients: Glass bowl Orange peel flowers and orange leaves Whole cloves 3 to 4 cinnamon sticks, 2 star anise

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Orange leaves have a nice scent of their own and make a great addition to potpourri. Arrange all of your ingredients in a bowl and set out to enjoy. The scent will last for a week or two and is still nice to look at months later.

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WHEN: Sat., Jan. 17, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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WHEN: Sun., Jan. 18, at 3 p.m.

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WHEN: Sun., Jan. 18, at 3 p.m.

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WHEN: Thurs., Jan. 22, at 6 p.m.

WHERE: Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino’s Ovations Showroom, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler COST: $10 to $15 INFO: (800) 946-4452 or www.wingilariver.com Detoxify Your Home Residents can discover simple steps they can take to detoxify their home from ecologist Diann Peart.

WHEN: Sat., Jan. 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

WHERE: Sunset Library, Monsoon Room, 4930 W. Ray Rd., Chandler COST: Free INFO: (480) 782-2800 or www.chandlerlibrary.org Travis Tritt Enjoy an up-close and personal evening of music with two-time Grammywinning and three-time CMA-winning country artist Travis Tritt.

WHEN: Sun. Jan. 25, at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler COST: $42 to $58 INFO: (480) 782-2680 or www.chandlercenter.org Desert Dance Theatre’s “Sister Moses: The Story of Harriet Tubman” “Sister Moses” is the story of a woman’s determination to free her people from slavery through the Underground Railroad.

WHEN: Thurs, Jan. 29, at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler COST: $8 to $15 INFO: (480) 782-2680 or www.chandlercenter.org Chandler Symphony Orchestra The CSO celebrates the Year of the Sheep with a free concert.

WHEN: Sat., Jan. 30, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler COST: Free; seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

INFO: (480) 782-2680 or www.chandlercenter.org Super Bowl FanFest Participate in a fun run, meet actress Debby Ryan, eat snacks from food trucks, and golf with NFL Hall of Fame players at Rawhide.

WHEN: Thurs., Jan. 29, through Sat., Jan. 31, from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.

WHERE: Rawhide Western Town and

Wine, Chocolate and Social Painting Tap your inner Van Gogh. Have a drink, put on a smock and relax as artist Emily Costello takes participants step by step through the brush strokes of a landscape, still life or skyline.

WHEN: Sat., Jan. 31, at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler COST: $75, includes canvas and supplies, complimentary samplings and professional instruction.

INFO: (480) 782-2680 or www.chandlercenter.org Creative Writing Workshop Learn about writing fiction, creative nonfiction, children’s and flash fiction books.

WHEN: Wednesdays, Feb. 4 to Feb. 25, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

WHERE: Chandler Recreation Center Downtown, 125 E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler COST: $28 residents; $38 nonresidents. Registration required INFO: (480) 782-2727 The Oak Ridge Boys The legendary group has entertained with dozens of country hits and garnered a host of industry awards and fan accolades.

WHEN: Fri., Feb. 6, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino’s Ovations Showroom, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler COST: $30 to $80 INFO: (800) 946-4452 or www.wingilariver.com The Midtown Men Four stars from the original cast of “Jersey Boys” bring to life their favorite hits from the 1960s.

WHEN: Sat., Feb. 7, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler COST: $48 to $62 INFO: (480) 782-2680 or www.chandlercenter.org Of Legends and Lovers: Doc and Kate This is a story of the West’s most fa-

mous dentist-turned-killer and his life with Mary Katherine Haroney Cummings.

WHEN: Sun., Feb. 8, at 3 p.m.

WHERE: Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler COST: $22 and $26 INFO: (480) 782-2680 or www.chandlercenter.org Michael Feldman’s Whad’Ya Know?

Michael Feldman brings his own brand of humor and comic aside as he enlightens the audience with “All the News that Isn’t.” Come down and talk to Feldman on air and play a quiz.

WHEN: Fri., Feb. 1, at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler COST: $35, general admission INFO: (480) 782-2680 or www.chandlercenter.org Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana: The Soul of Flamenco One of the premier flamenco and Spanish dance companies, Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana celebrates its 30th anniversary season at the CCA. WHEN: Sat. Feb. 14, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler COST: $26 to $38 INFO: (480) 782-2680 or www.chandlercenter.org Chinese New Year Show The Eastern Art Academy will host the 2015 Chinese New Year show to celebrate the Year of the Ram. WHEN: Sun., Feb. 14, at 4 p.m.

WHERE: Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler COST: $15 and $25 INFO: (480) 782-2680 or www.chandlercenter.org Joseph Badal Author Visit Joseph Badal, a suspense thriller novelist and notable financier from New Mexico, will present his lecture “Life Imitating Art: When Thrillers Predict the Future.”

WHEN: Thurs., Feb. 19, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Sunset Library, Monsoon Room, 4930 W. Ray Rd., Chandler COST: Free INFO: (480) 782-2800 or www.chandlerlibrary.org

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Ceviche

It’s healthful, light and refreshing— just the type of recipe we’re all looking for this time of year.

Ceviche, a citrus-based marinated seafood appetizer or light meal, is perfectly prepared with this version, the right blend of smooth flavors with a big kick of cayenne and roasted jalapenos.

I got this recipe from Michael Garcia, executive chef of Fleming’s Steakhouse & Wine Bar in Chandler. He often makes this Garcia family favorite for his kitchen staff and I was lucky enough to be there the day he was stirring up a fresh bowl full.

“My grandmother, Nana Lena, originally from Oaxaca, Mexico, made this as a neutral recipe, meaning it’s designed to add as much or as little heat as you want, and it’s still wonderful,” Garcia said.

He added that his Nana Lena knew seafood, and she taught him to blend it into perfection with this dish!

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As a young boy, Garcia would ride his bicycle almost every day to his Nana’s house and watch her prepare traditional Mexican dishes.

“Nana would say, ‘Michael, are you hungry?’ Are you kidding? I was always hungry!” Garcia recalled. “I’d stand there in the kitchen and watch her make my favorite things like homemade corn and flour tortillas and ceviche!”

Thankfully, this recipe has no chance of being forgotten. Garcia has begun a new tradition with his four sons. They make Nana Lena’s ceviche every Sunday—especially during football season.

“We prep it together and the first bowl is ready by the beginning of the second game,” he said.

It’s so good, chef, mine won’t last through the first commercial of the first game! Gracias, Nana Lena!

Chef Michael Garcia’s Ceviche (Party or large family size)

2 lbs. (about 70-90) small uncooked shrimp 1 (28 oz.) can baby clams with juice 3/4 cup lime juice (approx. 3-4 large limes) 4 medium jalapenos, roasted and diced fine 3 cups cucumbers, peeled and diced 1 cup red onion, diced 2 cups fresh tomato, seeded and diced 2 cups celery, diced 3 tablespoons kosher salt 1 1/2 tablespoons black pepper 2 tablespoons chile powder 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or less if you desire less heat) 2 cups ketchup 5 cups Clamato juice 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped fine avocado for garnish 2 cups jack cheese, shredded (optional)

Roast jalapeno peppers. If using a gas cooktop, place the jalapeno January 15, 2015

pepper directly over the flame using tongs. Turn peppers until skin bubbles up and blackens, about 1 to 2 minutes. For oven broiler method, place peppers in a shallow sheet pan.

Broil on high heat until bubbling and blackening occurs.

Follow same method for grilling indoors or outdoors.

When blackened, remove skin and dice. Add to remainder of ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate ceviche for at least four to five hours to allow seafood to marinate.

Ceviche is done when shrimp is pink. Just before serving, top with slices or a few pieces of chopped avocado for garnish. Serve with saltine crackers or tortilla chips and top with jack cheese, if desired, to reduce heat from peppers.

Jan’s Note: If you prefer a less spicy ceviche, start with a little less jalapeno peppers, chili and cayenne. Add as needed to your desired taste.

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Gourmet burgers are all the rage. So A sauce bar adjacent to the bevermuch so, I’m not even sure how fastage area features a variety of dipping sauces for fries or to customize your food establishments continue to surburger. vive by dishing out cardboard patties they try to pass off as burgers. burger topped with freshly grilled onRestaurants in the fast-casual seg- ions, Swiss cheese and a relish-infused ment have been joining the “better Ragin’ Cajun aïoli, then grilled beburger” craze, and they’re popping tween two slices of Texas toast to give up all over the Valley. The new kid on it that gooey deliciousness. the block is Burger 21, a Tampa-based The menu adds a little variety with concept restaurant founded by the specialty nonbeef burgers like chickculinary team behind en Marsala, chicken the Melting Pot, so you parmesan, spicy Thai know cheese is going shrimp and black bean. to be prominent.

There are even glutenBurger 21 in Chanfree options. dler opened last NoMost burgers are vember in the Whole reasonable priced at Foods-anchored Rainless than $8, though tree Ranch Center on the OMG! weighs in at the southeast corner $10.50. of Loop 101 and Ray You can also choose Road. between sliders, hot If you’re really hungry, The Now, I must confess: OMG! is a double-stacked burg- dogs, chicken tenders, I’m a gourmet burger er topped with lettuce, tomato, salads and two types of fan. Once a week, I red onion, applewood-smoked fries, regular and sweet get a hankering for a bacon and cheese served on a potato. juicy burger. So I let toasted brioche bun.

And if you’re going to my burger appetite build up, and then indulge in a burger, go the whole nine stopped into Burger 21 on a Thursday yards and accompany it with a handnight. dipped milkshake. One of the more The décor is modern, with a clean popular shakes is the Bananas Foster: design and layout. The concept is vanilla ice cream, banana fruit puree, pretty straightforward. Walk in, order, and Ghirardelli caramel sauce topped take a table number and find a seat. A with whipped cream and a caramellarge milkshake bar is the centerpiece ized banana. It’s priced at $4.99, but of the restaurant, adding a certain worth every penny. soda fountain charm, but also care“At Burger 21, we want families to fully concealing the kitchen behind it. have a positive experience and enjoy I ordered the Tex-Mex Haystack a quality burger and milkshake.” said ($7.99), a 6-ounce Angus beef patty local proprietor Dan Lenhauser, who topped with lettuce, tomato, apple- also owns the Burger 21 in Scottsdale. wood-smoked bacon, Gouda, gua- “I fell in love with the burgers the first camole, onion strings and chipotle- time I tried them.” jalapeño sauce served on a toasted And if you enjoy a better burger, brioche bun. The burger is dry sea- you’ll also fall in love with Burger 21. soned and griddle cooked medium- This may become your go-to eatery well with a slight pink center. It’s juicy, for a casual burger, fries and a shake. tasty and passes the “solo test”—break Burger 21 off a piece and eat it without all the extras.

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Elite Auto Repair Offers TopNotch Service for Cars, Customers biz spotlight

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As owner of Elite Auto Repair in Tempe, David Schultz strives to offer the best possible service to each vehicle that comes in for repair—as well as the people who are behind the wheel.

Schultz learned the importance of taking care of his customers firsthand while he was growing up. His dad owned mechanics shops in California as well as Prescott, and Schultz recalled putting in many hours working at the family business.

“When I was in high school I worked for him pulling weeds, changing tires and pumping gas—since it was a gas station as well as a mechanics shop. I was around the industry a lot,” he said.

Despite his upbringing and exposure to running a family-owned mechanics shop, Schultz said he initially had no intention of following in his father’s footsteps. on the town

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“When I was close to graduating from high school, I swore I’d never be in the industry,” he said, laughing. “I earned a Bachelor of Science in business management and got a job in the corporate world.”

In 1997, Schultz decided to get back into the auto repair industry that he knew so well. He started a collision repair business called Elite Collision Center, and in 2000 he purchased the property in Tempe where his business is located.

“We offer well-rounded vehicle service and can work on both domestic and imported cars including European cars and medium duty trucks,” Schultz said.

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Formal Dresses and Personalized Service Glitter at Sparkle biz spotlight

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Stylish and sparkly prom dresses. which they opened last June.

Colorful Quinceanera gowns. BeautiUnlike some other dress shops that ful baptism dresses for babies. might carry a limited selection of sizes These are just a few of the many and styles, Gupta said he and his wife types of formal dresses available at pride themselves on offering a variety Sparkle at SanTan Village. of sizes.

“We are a destination “From a size standpoint, dress shop, and we offer all one of the things that septypes of women’s formal arates us is that we can wear, as well as jewelry and get plus-size dresses and accessories,” said co-owner other sizes, and all of the Dev Gupta, who opened styles in whatever color,” family-owned Sparkle, Sparkle about five years ago At Gupta said. customers can order with his wife, Suprit. “Ev- dresses of any color and It usually takes roughly size. erything from newborns to 10 days to receive a spewomen ages 60-plus.” cial order at Sparkle, as opposed to At one time, the couple had three upwards of two months at major dress locations throughout the Valley, in- stores. cluding stores in Fiesta Mall and AriIf a woman loves a particular dress zona Mills. Now, Gupta said, they are that is a bit too long or needs other alfocusing on the SanTan Village shop, terations, Gupta said an on-site seamon the town

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“What sets us apart is that we have higher-end mechanics who are really well trained and can do much more than brakes or basic maintenance.”

For his mechanics to do their job as thoroughly as possible, Schultz said he buys computer-aided equipment that assists in fixing Elite Auto Repair in Tempe offers services from oil changes to and maintaining transmission rebuilds. vehicles, most of which have around home or to work.” seven or eight computers on board.

Schultz said he also gets positive “While we have the ability to work feedback from his customers about on anything in the back of the shop, Elite Auto Repair’s comfortable, clean the front of the shop is also a lot dif- and inviting waiting room. ferent than other repair places,” Schul“We tend to be a bit overstaffed in tz said. the front, but it’s necessary to provide “For example, we have a fleet of a lot of customer service,” Schultz said. five 2012 Nissans that we offer as free “We really do everything we can for loaner cars, and when a customer our customers, especially in today’s needs transportation someplace, our environment where big-box retailers full-time porters can drive them back and chains are the norm.” stress is available to help. Store employees are also happy to offer advice on which dress is best.

“Sparkle is a family-owned store, and there is always a family member there who can offer that one-on-one experience,” Gupta said. “Everyone who comes in our store will get someone who knows the products and understands the business and wants to help.”

At Sparkle, females of all ages can find the perfect In addition to teenage girls who dress for proms, weddings and other special are looking for the perfect prom events. or Quinceanera dress, he said they girls find a dress for $60 to $70. also work with brides-to-be and their “We also contribute to charities that attendants. help disadvantaged kids who can’t af“A lot of bridal customers come to ford the prom.” us, including the maids of honor and One of the most enjoyable parts of the mother of the bride. We really get owning Sparkle, Gupta said, is workthe full spectrum,” he said. ing with repeat customers and getting Gupta said he and his wife are pas- to know them and their families. sionate about helping their customers “Customers come in who are genget the best deals. erations apart, and it’s very interesting “The economy has changed, and we to see the same faces coming back to understand that it’s not feasible for see us.” the average person to spend a couple Sparkle is located at 2218 E. Wilhundred of dollars on a prom dress,” liams Field Rd., Suite 235, in Gilbert. he said. “We offer dresses with very For more information, call (480) 820low price points, and can help teenage 2257.

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