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However, with education cuts and more administrative costs to run education programs it seems that in many ways, our children have less of an opportunity in school.

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Business Excellence Award Finalists to Make Special Appearance The Tempe Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists for the 2015 Business Excellence Awards. These awards promote the advancement of responsible business leadership in the community and publicly recognize local businesses demonstrating a passion for excellence.

Members of the community are invited to meet leaders from these organizations at Business Before Hours at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, at Yvonne’s Café, 1725 W. University, Suite 108.

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The summer camp experience creates some of the happiest memories for kids. For children with cancer, that kind of normalcy is essential to their well-being, something that the Southwest Kids’ Cancer Foundation realizes.

The organization gives cancer-stricken children Sunrise campers arrive via bus to enjoy a week at the chance to create sum- Camp summer camp. mer memories at Camp Sunrise and Sidekicks, just northeast eries from now-grown adults. Stacey of Payson.

Orendorff Deiser was diagnosed with To raise much-needed funds for the a spinal neuroblastoma when she was volunteer-run camp, SKCF will pres- a baby. She underwent chemotherapy ent the Dreams of Summer Gala at and surgery to remove the cancerous 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at Phoenix tumor underneath her spine. After Marriott Tempe at The Buttes. SKCF surgery, there was still some tumor rewas founded when funding ran dry maining and she underwent a second for the original camp, founded by the surgery. Although she had years of American Cancer Society. testing and blood work that followed, “The camp was originally funded by by the time she was 14 she was deAmerican Cancer Society and sup- clared cancer-free. ported for 30 years, but they shift“Some of my fondest memories at ed priorities and completely cut all camp were the feeling of equality and funding, leaving the camp with few togetherness. The campfire songs, storesources,” said Steve Koch, board ries and the friendships that feel like member and marketing coordinator they just took a break and then started back up once you got to camp again,” Orendorff Deiser said.

In the summer of 2014, Orendorff Deiser returned to Camp Sunrise to volunteer.

“I was grateful to share this special volunteer experience with my children and we will continue to volunteer when we can, as this camp is very near and dear to my heart,” she said.

The 2014 Dreams of Summer Gala was a “I was there when the Camp Sunrise blast for all guests that attended. children arrived on the big Greyhound for SKCF. “A small group of volunteers buses and it brought back lots of wonmade it their priority to keep the camp derful and joyful memories. When I going, and 2014 was its first success- saw the children that needed help getful year. This gala is the key to many ting off the bus, it made me emotional more.” for a couple of reasons. One reason The gala raised $35,000 in 2014, al- was because it breaks my heart to see lowing 230 children to go to camp. any child in that situation, but then This year, the foundation is hoping warms my heart knowing that they are 300 people attend the gala, according getting off of the bus to be with all the to Barb Nicholas, executive director of wonderful and loving people at camp.”

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The student section at Sun Devil Stadium, already considered one of the most raucous in the Pac-12 Conference, is about to get louder after Arizona State University began stadium improvements. A new student section expensive homes looking back is being built in the south end zone after construction crews leveled the old bleachers—part of Phase 1 of the stadium renovation project, estimated at $65.7 million, just in time for the start of the 2015 football season. ASU students will now be at field level, virtually on top of the gridiron. Are we going to see Sparky’s Leap, ASU’s version of the Lambeau Leap?

You’ve heard of the “dine and dash” maneuver at restaurants? Tempe Town Lake is about to be introduced to the “Splash & Dash” on April 9.

Participants have the opportunity to splash (or elegantly swim) 750 meters or 1500 meters across the murky waters at Tempe Town Lake.

Earplugs and noseplugs optional, but highly recommended. And the kicker… all the fun starts at 6 p.m. Time to channel your inner Michael Phelps.

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The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim announced their 2015 spring training schedule, with opening day set for Thursday, March 5, at Tempe Diablo Stadium. A total of 15 home games are scheduled, with ticket prices as low as $15 for lawn seats. The Angels finished seventh in the Cactus League in attendance in 2014, with a total of 108,965 (or an average of 7,264 over 15 games). The champs of the Cactus League: the Chicago Cubs with a whopping 213,815 in total attendance, or 14,254 average per game.

Even if it has a reputation as a college town, Tempe is still highly regarded nationally for its progressiveness and strong economy—with its party school reputation in the rearview mirror. Tempe Mayor Mark Mitchell was recently appointed as chairman of the National League of Cities (NLC) Advisory Council. The one-year appointment was made by NLC President and Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker in January.

The NLC serves as a resource for more than 19,000 member cities, villages and towns across the country by helping city leaders “build better communities.”

Tempe is about to get greener...lawns that is. Every spring, residents wage a war with their yards, trying to beat back weeds and keep the grass in the front yard from becoming a jungle. After a rainy winter, weeds usually win this battle, but the City of Tempe started a new program—Tempe Landscaping Referral—that should swing the battle in a homeowner’s favor. The City negotiated flat rates with three landscaping companies so that residents can directly contract with these companies to keep their yards looking better and in compliance with City codes. Rates vary depending on the size of a yard and whether it is grass or desert landscaping, but prices start as low as $35 a month. For info, visit www.1.usa.gov/1C9RM8k.

Beer Festival at Tempe Town Lake will have to alter their plans. The hugely popular festival, organized by Sun Sounds Foundation, has changed venues and is now being staged at Sloan Park (formerly Cubs Park), located at 2330 W. Rio Salado Pkwy. in Mesa. Scheduled for Saturday, April 18, this craft beertasting extravaganza showcases more than 200 brews from 50-plus breweries from across the state and globe, each providing samples of their finest brewing concoctions. For more information, visit www.azbeer.com.

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Tempe Residents Called Upon to Shape Future of Arts Community

By Gabrielle Abbott Tempe residents advocated for the growth of the arts community and shared suggestions on creating the Tempe Arts Plan during a town hall on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at the Tempe Center for the Arts.

“It is time to have that conversation again to discuss how we can inspire the art, to continue to make Tempe a unique and exciting place to live, to do business in our community, to engage with families and young people, as well as retirees, and together as a community we can determine how to support local and emerging artists,” Mayor Mark Mitchell said.

David Plettner-Saunders and Jerry Allen, members of the Cultural Planning Group, explained the three-part planning process for the Tempe Arts Plan.

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“We need to have an arts community,” suggested Nancy Baker, a member of the Tempe Arts Plan Steering Committee. “It’s not just being able to preserve, but taking care of what we have.”

The event took place alongside a moonlit Tempe Town Lake in a room filled with tables labeled by discussion topic. These labels were specific to certain topics, such as “programming for/with millennials” and “other.”

Baker was one of many steering committee members who sat at a table and jotted down ideas formed from discussions. Attendees were able to change tables three times to share their different ideas. At the end of the night, steering committee members announced ideas to the entire crowd.

Some of the ideas were better marketing for the arts, more space for galleries, and events that draw in and engage supporters of the arts community.

“The best ideas come from the community,” said Plettner-Saunders.

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Paul Miles sings and plays the Delta Blues for passers-by at the Tempe Festival of the Arts.

Attendee Dan Mores encouraged the implementation of more glass blowing and ceramics programs into the Tempe Center for the Arts.

The Tempe Arts Plan isn’t the only aspect that requires the support of the community. Funding is crucial in the plan’s execution.

Tempe has an art tax of one-tenth of 1 percent implemented in 2000 that

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will expire in 2020. Mel Kessler, cofounder of the Friends of Tempe Center for the Arts, said he hopes that this event will create a “roadmap for going out and getting approval” of the tax. In the past support has been “extremely positive,” he added.

The event’s large turnout was “living proof that the arts matter in Tempe,” said Plettner-Saunders.

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Economic Development Director Seeks to Continue City’s Momentum

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

Micah Miranda has only been on the job as Chandler’s economic development director since Dec. 29, but the expectations are high.

Filling the role left vacant by Christine Mackay’s departure to the City of Phoenix, Miranda has seen the future of downtown Chandler start to take shape with the unveiling of plans for Alamo Drafthouse Cinema and the debut of a New Year’s Eve event.

“I need to continue the momentum,” Miranda admitted. “Chandler has had a tremendous amount of success over the past 10 years, and we want to keep that moving forward as quickly and steadily as possible. I want to continue marketing Chandler, continue the momentum around the Price Corridor, and draw additional development out by the airport. Those are our major priorities, as well as downtown development.”

The former City of Maricopa economic development director, Miranda

said that Mackay’s departure left a true opportunity. Mayor Jay Tibshraeny agrees.

“We’re optimistic that he’s going to seize on the opportunity of coming to Chandler,” Tibshraeny said. “I think he’s got some good experience in economic development. He’s coming to a city that has a very successful track record, so I look forward to working with him as he embarks on this new endeavor in his career.”

Micah Miranda, shown here with his family, has been hired as the City of Chandler’s economic development director.

Longtime East Valley resident Miranda calls himself an “East Valley guy,” having grown up in Mesa where he graduated from Mesa High School.

After earning a Bachelor of Science degree in regional development from the University of Arizona, Miranda worked in various economic development roles within the City of Mesa from 2002 to 2005.

From there he moved on to the Arizona Department of Commerce, for

which he served as bioscience business attraction manager from 2005 to 2008.

He earned experience as economic development specialist for the City of Tempe from 2008 to 2012. He comes to Chandler from the City of Maricopa, where he worked as economic development director since 2012.

Chandler also provides the diversity he seeks in an ideal position.

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Ostrich Festival, Fun Run, Parade Approaching The Chandler Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for Ostrich Festival weekend beginning with the Mayor’s Fun Run and Health Fair and the Ostrich Festival Parade on Saturday, March 7. The community is encouraged to participate with runners/ walkers, health fair booths or parade entries.

The 13th annual Mayor’s Fun Run begins at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 7, followed by the Ostrich Festival Parade.

Runners and walkers are welcome for the 5K event, and each participant 11 years of age and older receives a free shirt and a chance at an award for the top finishers. The registration cost is $20 until Feb. 20, $25 until 6 p.m.

March 6, and $30 for day-of registers.

Parking will be available in the structure on Boston Street east of Arizona Avenue. The Mayor’s Fun Run is sponsored by Garmin International, Dignity Health, Dana Tire and Ocotillo Village Health Club and Spa. A Health Fair will run from 6 a.m.

to 12 p.m. March 7 at Dr. AJ Chandler Park in downtown Chandler. For vendor forms, visit bit.ly/1CSuNCu. The Ostrich Festival mascot, Tutu, will be meeting and greeting during the events. Registration for the Parade and health fair ends Feb. 18.

Following the run and award presentation ceremony, participants can relax alongside friends and family and watch the 27th annual Ostrich Festival Parade. Starting at Ray Road and Arizona Avenue at 10 a.m., the procession of floats, dignitaries, pageant winners, classic cars, bands, horses, dance teams and more than 100 other entries will make their way south to Chicago Street. The Ostrich Festival Parade is sponsored by Thorobred Chevrolet.

For applications for the Mayor’s Fun Run or the Ostrich Festival Parade, or for more information visit www.ostrichfestival.com The Chandler Ostrich Festival began in 1989, based on Chandler’s colorful history of ostrich ranching. The event

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has grown to become one of the premier festivals in the southwest. The Ostrich Festival is a community family event featuring live ostrich races and ostrich-themed activities, national and regional entertainment, carnival midway, spectacular food, upscale arts and crafts, a Saturday morning parade and more.

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TruWest Credit Union TruWest Credit Union was founded in 1952 to serve just seven Motorola employees. In 1983, it opened its very first community branch in Arizona, and has since grown to more than 220 employees, 67,000 members and 13 branches in Arizona and Texas.

It is a member-owned cooperative, providing financial solutions so that its members can achieve their goals.

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“Being able to merge all those different experiences into one community is an asset,” he said. “I’ve done a little bit of everything in economic development and now I’m able to bring it all to one location.”

Future of Chandler Miranda said he believes that development on the southwest corner of Arizona Avenue and Chandler Boulevard—referred to as sites one, two and three—that includes Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, The Vig, Modern Margarita and La Bocca is “really going to transform downtown.”

“Having Alamo Cinema downtown is really going to bring nightlife to downtown,” he said.

Additional space will be designated for more restaurants, retail and offices in an initial phase, with the possible addition of residential units, a fitness center and parking garage.

“We want to bring external wealth into our community that supports police, fire, parks—all the quality of life amenities that our residents and businesses enjoy and that make Chandler such a desirable location to live and work.”

He said entrepreneurs are going to lead the future of downtown. The ASU Chandler Innovation Center and Gangplank have the synergy to allow February 15, 2015

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ly signed loan documents and new electronic delivery channels to serve members in a manner that is most convenient for them.

Last year’s recipients of the award were Landings Credit Union and the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine.

The recipients of the 2015 Business Excellence Awards will be announced and honored at the inaugural Beacon Awards on Thursday, Feb. 26, at the Embassy Suites Tempe, 4400 S. Rural Rd. Call (480) 967-7891 or visit www. tempechamber.org for details or tickets.

Additional awards to be presented at the event are the Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year the Spirit of Tempe, and Tempe Leadership’s Outstanding Community Leader. the entrepreneurial climate to thrive in Chandler.

“I think the world of entrepreneurs,” he said. “From a City perspective, anything we can do to help and encourage new business formation is something that really gets me energized.

“A lot of small startup businesses want that walkability. As downtown grows, it’ll become a more attractive destinations for those businesses.”

In West Chandler, the freeway frontage between the Loop 202 and Interstate 10 allows maximum visibility for businesses.

“I think that area will attract a lot of jobs,” Miranda said. “That’s going to be a major employment sector of the city. Being right on two major arterials is only going to make that area more viable. We’ll continue to see a lot of large corporate users move into the area, as well as retail opportunity for the residents.”

Miranda said that Tibshraeny, the council and staff have done a “tremendous job” setting the table for Chandler’s future.

“The vision they’ve had in maintaining the Price Corridor is notable,” he said. “During the downturn, there were a lot of people wanting to get their hands on that land, but council was steadfast in saying, ‘We’re going to protect this for employment purposes.’ Council understands the need for large parcels and the importance of jobs. That makes my job a lot easier.”

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It had been a few years since we vis- a mountainous cave with a waterfall, I ited Rockin’ R Ranch and, when we re- could almost hear the coyotes howling turned, I was reminded how great the and the cook banging the triangle sigworking horse ranch is for kids and naling dinner was ready. families. The ranch is We soon spilled out onto owned and operated by Main Street. My three kids the Robson family, who immediately ran for the gold also serve up vittles at panning trough. My husdinnertime followed band and I headed straight by a true Western stage for Sweet Mary’s Sweet Shop show. for the best homemade fudge Entering the Rockin’ and to check out the Rockin’ R Ranch transported R Ranch merchandise, apus back to a kinder, During the Western show, parel and Western gifts.

Marisa Robson joins simpler time where her parents onstage to Before we went into the perform “Thank God for the tumbleweeds blew large dirt floor showroom for Kids” in sign language. across the desert and dinner, we checked out the cowboys rode the range. As we walked blacksmith’s shop to greet the goats, across the wooden bridge and through pig and a small pony, the latter of

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Warm weather and good food greeted patrons at the Taste in Tempe Festival on Sunday, Feb. 8. The Tempe Center for the Arts, located on the banks of Tempe Town Lake, hosted top local chefs and restaurants photo page events calendar as they conducted cooking demonstrations and dished out tasty morsels, desserts and beverages. Florists, jewelers, chocolatiers and pastry chefs also participated in the second annual outdoor culinary festival. Photos by Tim Sealy 1. Lily Horen plays on the hill. 2. Carter Horen tosses a beanbag for a game of cornhole. 3. Angie and Ariana Morrissey enjoy the warm February sun. 4. Parker Liu hung out with dad, David. 5. Daniel Johnson shares a moment and a photohearsay meet your neighbor op with a couple of pandas. 6. Picnicking in the sun, Sherrie Moyer and John Dempsey grabbed a great spot on the hill. 7. Recent San Diego transplants Roger and Rosanna Lara make their own shade. 8. Noah Sacksteder is a carnival ride for Alice and Dale Phau. 9. Jon Boeke and Christine Stoffel had the right idea. 10.

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Spring break is forthcoming for most Valley schools. So how do you alleviate your children’s boredom?

Here are some ideas that won’t break the bank.

Family Game Night. Set out card tables and all of your board games— old and new—for a family fun game night. Pair into teams and play a variety of games. Have inexpensive snacks and drinks and music, you can even invite players to come in costume for fun. Visit the local dollar store for inexpensive door prizes you can raffle off each hour.

Go Camping. Check out local parks that offer resident discounts. For less than $25 a night, you can enjoy a roomy campsite with water and electrical hook-up, plus many campgrounds will have fun camp activities. If your kids are younger or you want to save even more, set up a campground in your backyard photo page

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Flying? You can still save by watching extra fees with overweight bags, volunteering to get “bumped” or upgrading with frequent flyer miles.

Remember to shop around before you book by using an online price comparison like Priceline or Expedia.

Visit the Library. Libraries aren’t just for books, you can rent movies, books on tape, magazines or music—and it’s all free! Check local library events for book reading or other special events to entertain kids while they are off.

Enjoy a Staycation. Instead of traveling out of state, enjoy what Arizona has to offer for less. Check daily deal sites like Groupon.com or Livingsocial.com to save on rooms, restaurants, spa services or other special events. They even offer concert tickets on select bands.

No matter what you plan this Spring Break, don’t let your budget get off course. Plan some frugal fun activities and enjoy the savings!

Melissa Hurst, a Valley-based deal-hunting savings pro, is also a mom of three. She understands the importance of budgeting and shares her savings tips in her column. Visit www.SavingCentsWithSense.net, where she shares her passion for bargain-hunting and strategies for stretching a budget.

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Last year, for the first time in my life, I had a successful garden. I’d like to capitalize on that success and expand my garden this year, and I’d like to do it as inexpensively as possible. Cue the opportunity to start composting, something I’ve been wanting to try for a while.

My first step was to create the compost bin. I’ve seen composters in stores for as low as $45 and online as high as $150. Because the whole point of this project is to save money, I wasn’t hearsay

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Most Valley cities have backyard composting programs where they convert old and broken city trash cans into compost bins, which they either sell for about $5 or give to residents for free. Many will even deliver the compost bin for no added cost!

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on a musical show that included national two-time fiddling champion “Danny Boy” Smith, Shane Bankhead slapping the bass, Big Jim on guitar and as lead story teller and Sweet Mary who handles duties including singing and playing flute, tambourine and even a saw. You haven’t experienced “Home on the Range” until you’ve seen Sweet Mary pulling a bow across The Rockin’ R Wranglers put on a traditional Western musical show as soon as dinner is finished. a saw.

The show included great stories ern show with dinner. It’s a bonus that and cute jokes, but more importantly, such a wonderful experience is in East everyone on stage was incredibly tal- Mesa. The property also includes the ented and they put on an entertain- Ponderosa Gardens Reception Center ing hour-long show. One fantastic for weddings and special events. The highlight was when Sweet Mary and Rockin’ R Ranch is also home to a lot Big Jim’s adult daughter, Marisa Rob- of activities for Boy Scouts who can son, joined them onstage to perform do campouts and earn badges.

“Thank God for Kids” in sign lanRockin’ R Ranch tickets are $20 for guage. It was a touching performance. children 12 and younger; $30 for adults During the Rockin’ R Wranglers’ and VIP seating and combo meal tickset, guests enjoyed songs like the ets running $26 for children and $36 theme from “The Lone Ranger,” “Back for adults. Tickets are $2 higher if purin the Saddle,” “The Arizona Song,” chased at the door. To purchase tick“Tumbling Tumbleweeds” and even ets visit www.rockinr.net or call (480) “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot.” After 832-1539 for additional information. the show, guests met on Main Street Rockin’ R Ranch is located at 6136 E. where local bad guys were run out of Baseline Rd., Mesa. town once and for all during a staged Rockin’ R Ranch gunfight. The dinner and show were a two-hour event.

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sides for this purpose. The hardest part of this project was digging a hole deep enough that the top air-holes were below ground level. I used the excess dirt to fill the hole back in so the converted trash can has a snug fit.

I read that putting straw in the bottom of the composter is a great way to start the process, so I went to the Pet Food Depot near my home.

They said I could take any hay that was on the ground and not in a bale. I filled up one grocery bag and then spread it across the bottom of my bin.

The best compost is made of plant scraps. Never, ever include pet feces, meat, fish or oil of any kind. If it comes from a plant it’s good, if it comes from an animal, except for egg shells, don’t use it.

Fresh compost material provides nitrogen and the dry material you will add provides carbon which, when combined, breaks the mixture down into the nutrient-rich soil that plants love so much. Start by placing a 6-inch layer of fresh material across the bottom of the composter, followed by a 2-inch layer of dry material. In between each layer, I sprinkled about 1 cup of compost starter, but you can also use mulch. Repeat the process until you run out of material, then water down the entire thing to the consistency of a justwrung-out sponge.

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because I placed my composter where it spends most daylight hours in the sun, that I need to wet it down every three to four days to keep the process moving.

Once a week I use a shovel to turn the pile and stop it from settling. The more air that gets into the layers, the quicker the process will finish, usually 8-12 weeks depending on the temperature.

In the meantime I am already working on my next batch by saving all of my vegetable and fruit scraps in an airtight container under my sink. I was very skeptical of the smell this practice would create, but they weren’t lying when they said that if you stick to plant-based refuse, it won’t stink.

That lovely garbage odor that makes everyone gag is from animal-derived trash, not plant-based.

What to use for fresh materials

Grass, hedge and tree trimmings Fruit and vegetable leftovers including stems and peels (or what’s fallen from your trees) Grain scraps (bread, pasta, rice, quinoa etc.)

Crushed eggshells Coffee grounds (with filter), tea bags, fruit juice Cactus cuttings Wilted flowers What to use for dry materials

Sawdust or wood chips Straw or hay Shredded newspaper (black and white preferred, only in small amounts) Twigs Fireplace ashes (in smaller amounts) Other dry, organic materials Do not use

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KidsFest returns to Glendale with Founded in 1989, the Chandler LEGO and DUPLO construction zones, Ostrich Festival has become one of large-scale and miniature LEGO modthe premier festivals in the Southwest. els and displays, LEGO Games, group WHEN: Friday, March 13, through Sunbuilds, LEGO Master Builders, and more. day, March 15, various times mom cents financially speaking WHEN: Friday, Feb. 27, through Sun- pasta vixen WHERE: Tumbleweed Park, 2250 S. McQueen Rd., Chandler day, March 1, various times COST: $7 to $10 general admission; WHERE: University of Phoenix Staseparate charge for carnival rides and dium, 1 Cardinals Dr., Glendale COST: $19.50 to $22.50; younger than 2 free food. Parking is $3 to $5.

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This high-caliber arena spectacular will put fans in the middle of one of the most electrifying battles between good and evil.

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Visit artisan shops filled with treasures, enjoy crazy village street shenanigans, try people-powered rides, and sample the new Pleasure Feast menu during the faire’s 27th season.

WHEN: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday through March 29 WHERE: Renaissance Festival Village, 12601 E. U.S. Highway 60, Gold Canyon COST: Adults $22; Kids (5-12) $12; Children (4 and younger) free INFO: www.royalfaires.com/arizona

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On display are rare artifacts from the Pro Football Hall of Fame, including legendary gear, photos and documents.

WHEN: Daily until Sunday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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This 51st annual event has three days of professional rodeo action, a carnival that features 30-plus rides, and carnival attractions.

WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 26, to Sunday, March 1, various times WHERE: Apache Junction Rodeo Grounds, 1590 E. Lost Dutchman Blvd., Apache Junction.

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WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m.; Friday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 28, at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, March 1, at 2 p.m.

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By Jill Hanks, Tempe Union High School District | Photos by Bianca Caryl Nearly 200 students from the Tempe Union High School District were thrilled to finally share the huge secret they’ve been keeping since December.

That’s when the Corona del Sol Marching Band and Desert Vista Dance Company received word they’d been selected to perform in the Super Bowl XLIX Halftime Show with Katy Perry.

Strict NFL rules prohibited students from revealing their participation before the event but now, with seemingly permanent grins, the students shared their experience of a lifetime.

“I was like, ‘Am I dreaming? Does someone need to pinch me right now?’ I never thought I’d be at a Super Bowl, much less taking part in a performance seen by millions of people,” said Corona del Sol sophomore Michael Richards.

Michael and several of the 160 Corona band and percussion students were so proud of their role at Super Bowl XLIX that they wore their black bodysuit costumes to school the next day. The students played a key role in the look of the show, performing choreography with beach balls. Inside the balls were LED controllers that changed the colors remotely.

Three dozen dancers from Desert Vista were also chosen by the Super Bowl XLIX casting committee. They not only helped open the show with Perry’s hit song, “Roar,” but were also part of an elite group of dancers picked to perform in the show’s finale, “Firework.” Several of the dancers helped on the sidelines with set pieces, props and costumes.

The rehearsal schedule for both groups was grueling—about 40 hours over a week and a half, often until 10 p.m.

“I’m especially proud of how professional the students acted and how hard they worked with no complaints while balancing rehearsals with other commitments,” said Corona del Sol band director David Duplessis.

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Both Corona del Sol and Desert Vista students took part in the number that had them dressed in black carrying beach-ball type orbs at Super Bowl XLIX.

“Their attitude was, ‘Let’s get it done’ and they did it.”

One of the best moments was getting to meet Perry a few days before the show. The students learned Perry spent some of her childhood in Arizona. They were surprised by how down to earth she seemed.

“She wasn’t a diva pop star,” Michael said. “She encouraged us to do our best and she calmed our nerves. She was just a regular adult that I respect very much.”

Desert Vista Dance instructor Bianca Caryl, who performed in the Super Bowl XXX Halftime Show with Diana Ross, also gave her students a pep talk.

“Stay focused,” Caryl offered. “You can get swept away in the energy and atmosphere of all the people in the stadium. Focus on the rehearsal you’ve done and the job you are there to do and be in the moment.”

Her sentiment was echoed by Duplessis to his students, “Be sure to take it all in.”

For everyone involved, the experience was magical.

“Seeing it all come together, the incredible scale of everything, and seeing the students perform on a world stage and then seeing their faces as they came off the field, it was pretty special,” Duplessis said.

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By Jan D’Atri

Waldorf Chicken Salad “You’re the top! You’re a Waldorf salad. You’re the top! You’re a Berlin ballad.” Lyrics from Cole Porter’s “You’re the Top”

It’s just a mystery to me. How could something so simple and delicious virtually vanish from the culinary scene?

After all, this is the type of recipe that everyone is looking for these days— light, healthful and with just a few ingredients that you can find at any store, any time.

I’m talking about the iconic Waldorf salad, the beautiful and colorful plate of apple, celery, grapes and walnuts served on a bed of greens that was a staple on the menu at the Waldorf Hotel in New York City (before it became the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in 1897).

This recipe is more than a century old

and has yet to make a splashy comeback in the way cupcakes and whoopee pies have. I say it’s time we give this seminal salad its due and, while we’re at it, let’s give it an update.

By adding some diced chicken and lightening the dressing by substituting yogurt, honey and ginger for the mayonnaise, the classic Waldorf salad gets a hearty and healthy makeover! It’s a beautiful plate as an appetizer, side salad or light main meal and should be enjoyed as much today as it was 120 years ago.

By the way, The Waldorf-Astoria Hotel also gave us the original red velvet cake. For the recipe and story of the original Waldorf-Astoria red velvet cake, visit www.jandatri.com.

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In a small bowl, whisk yogurt, honey, lemon juice and ginger.

In a large bowl, combine cubed chicken or turkey, diced apple, sliced grapes, celery, raisins or dried cherries, walnuts, salt and pepper. Pour dressing over mixture and gently toss to combine. Refrigerate for one hour. When ready to serve, gently toss salad greens with olive oil. Prepare four plates. Place 1 cup of lettuce greens on each plate. Distribute chilled salad mixture evenly over top of lettuce on all four plates.

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Lunar New Year: Year of the Sheep at the Phoenix Zoo Celebrate the first day of the 2015 Chinese New Year at the Phoenix Zoo. Activities will include a sheep-inspired craft project at Harmony Farm and a goat training demonstration at the Harmony Farm grass lawn. Watch sheep and goats during a scheduled behavioral enrichment session.

WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 19, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 19, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Improv Comedy Theatre, 930 E. University Dr., Tempe COST: $17 general admission INFO: (480) 921-9877 or www.tempeimprov.com ASU Art Museum Spring 2015 Season Opening Reception Celebrate the opening of the ASU Art Museum’s Spring 2015 exhibitions including “The Gift: Selections from the Armstrong-Prior Archive,” “Architecture for Place: Glenn Murcutt,” “Museum/Archive: Recent Acquisitions to the ASU Art Museum Collection” and “Tan Ping: Follow My Line and Unfixed: New Painting.”

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Wayne Brady For more than a decade, Wayne Brady has been entertaining audiences with his comedy, acting, singing and dancing on television, film and stage. He’s most famous for his appearance on “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” for which he won a 2003 Emmy Award.

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WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 26 at 8 p.m.; Friday, Feb. 27, and Saturday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.; and Sunday, March 1, at 7 p.m.

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WHEN: Friday, Feb. 27, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: $10 to $25 INFO: www.tempe.gov Music in the Garden 2015— Novo Mundo Enjoy the beautiful scenery, ideal Arizona weather and great music—salsa, bossa nova, and samba beats from Novo Mundo.

WHEN: Friday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Desert Botanical Garden’s Ullman Terrace, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix COST: Garden members $20; nonmembers $25.

INFO: (480) 941-1225 or www.dbg.org Philip Glass Philip Glass is one of the world’s most influential composers. His works are included in major motion pictures, opera, theater and dance. Glass will perform newly written work and his complete set of piano etudes along with two guest pianists.

WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m.

WHERE: ASU Gammage, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe COST: General admission $43 INFO: www.asugammage.com/shows

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WHEN: Saturday, March 7, and Sunday, March 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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WHEN: Saturday, March 14; call for times WHERE: Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, 2140 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe COST: Free INFO: (888) 882-7266, www.scnm. edu/discovery (community) or www.scnm.edu/studentdiscoveryday (prospective students) Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella See Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella, the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical from the creators of “The Sound of Music” and “South Pacific.”

WHEN: Tuesday, March 10, through Friday, March 13, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, March 14, at 2 p.m.; Saturday, March 14, at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, March 15 at 1 p.m.; and Sunday, March 15, at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: ASU Gammage, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe COST: $35 to $150 INFO: (480) 965-3434 or www.asugammage.com/shows

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Now only does the eatery boast the freshest of ingredients, it boasts chef Arthawut Arthakorn, who has experience in five-star restaurants in Bangkok.

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During a recent visit, my Thai Season’s chicken satay is among the best in the husband and I tried several Valley. dishes at Thai Season, which opened soy sauce, broccoli, Chinese brocin early January. We started our meal coli and carrots. The combination of with chicken satay—grilled chicken the ingredients in the dish—which breast marinated with yellow curry translates to “fried with soy sauce”— brought a medley of powder and coconut complimentary flamilk, served with cuvors. cumber and peanut Arthakorn brought sauces ($8.50/$3.95 us the three-flavor during happy hour). fish as a surprise. He The result is one of beamed with pride the best satays we’ve as he placed it on the had in the Valley. The Sweet and sour chicken table. This dish offers peanut sauce was rich, multiple breaded slicwith just a hint of cures of white fish, with ry. It wasn’t a challenge generous helpings of getting the chicken off the sweet sauce as well the skewers, either. It as carrots, broccoli practically fell off. and other veggies.

We tried three genThe atmosphere of erously sized main- Pad see ew course dishes—sweet and sour chick- Thai Season, formerly known as Thai en ($7.50 for lunch/$9.50 for dinner), Basil, is quaint. Asian music softly pad see ew ($7.50 for lunch/$9.50 for filled the restaurant as diners slowly dinner) and three-flavor fish ($9.50 arrived at Thai Season for dinner. The quiet, sparse conversation between for lunch/$14.50 for dinner).

I’m pretty much a connoisseur of patrons was a clear sign of approval all things sweet and sour, and this of Mahasirichoke and Arthakorn’s dish was incredible. Served with thick talents. Thai Season is well worth the homemade sweet and sour sauce and drive.

The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. stir fried with tomatoes, cucumbers, carrot, onions, bell peppers and pine- to 4 p.m. for lunch Monday through apple, the dish was prepared to the Friday. Dinner hours are: 4 p.m. to perfect spice. However, watch out: 9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; The medium spice level is a little hot- 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday; 12 p.m. to 10 ter than other restaurants around p.m. Saturday; and 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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