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Ka-Pow!

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On Saturday, March 28, Banner Health Center sponsored the KA-POW! Superhero Adventure Run. Parents and children enjoyed this costumed run, which featured several fun and challenging obstacles like Spiderman Tower, Thor Tires, Iron Man Crawl, Wonder Woman Wall and the popular Aquaman’s waterslide.

Hannah Silva slides into action as Supergirl.

Linda Tunney and Megan White work for the Town of Gilbert and volunteer to help out at the race.

Emarie Hotchkiss is superhero strong as Bat Girl.

Nick Fury (Joseph Mentor) can’t hold out against daughter Maggie’s super power, cuteness.

Kylynn, Chad and Tiffany Nelson sprint to the finish as they have every year at the Ka-Pow Race.

Scott Gladstein and Christina Johnson take their costumes seriously.

This late morning heat of racers gets a good fast start.

The Raisor family, from left: Lillie, Steven, Mindy, Nellie and Jace.

Logan Neugebauer celebrates his big race finish with his mom, Krista.

April 2015

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Mulberry is part of the top-rated Gilbert School District, and within a mile you’ll find major shopping, dining, a carwash and an even an IMAX theater. A shopping area, “Mulberry Marketplace,” will include a Fry’s Marketplace designed in a Craftsman Bungalow style to tie into Mulberry’s architectural theme. Mulberry residents won’t even have to leave the community to shop!

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Unlimited Smiles’ founder was inspired for dentistry field at a young age

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practice with offices in Chandler and Phoenix, and five in California.

“I had already worked in so many dentists’ offices that it was easy for me to open one,” Moheb said. He opened his offices in the Valley because he “loves the weather here.”

Moheb also taught and trained more than 130 dentists and 200 employees in the past 12 years.

Unlimited Smiles offers all phases of dentistry from orthodontics to implant dentistry. Moheb also teaches, as a visiting professor at Nova Southeastern since 2005, and dental implantology in the United States and the Caribbean since 2001. He was recently awarded an honorary fellowship in the International College of Dentists and appointed deputy director at the Caribbean Dental Implant.

Moheb, the dental director and founder of Unlimited Smiles, has teams working at each office, assessing dental needs.

Moheb’s dentists and staffs diagnose, treat and prevent oral disease, which is often linked to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, pre-term birth and arthritis.

Bacteria associated with gum disease can enter the blood stream, and inflame organs, Moheb said.

Older patients often create less saliva due to medications. When the mouth is dry, particularly at night, bacteria can grow. For some patients, Moheb recommends and conducts a three-month cleaning using fluoride and chlorhexidine.

“Gums impact your health,” Moheb said.

Moheb’s office also assesses patients for orthodontics or implant dentistry. He has created and trademarked Teeth for Life, and enjoys taking on major dental work with implants and prosthodontics.

A sense of accomplishment comes from the finished work and the smiles of his patients. “Their eyes light up and they are saying, ‘I have my teeth back again.’ It makes a difference in their lives. It affects confidence, relationships and careers,” Moheb said.

Unlimited Smiles is located at 2040 S. Alma School Rd., No. 21, Chandler. For more information, call (480) 895-3111 or visit www.unlimitedsmiles.com.

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Dr. Alireza Moheb knew he wanted to be a dentist at a young age.

Dr. Alireza Moheb Moheb, had, as he described it, a “very bad” crossbite.

“My parents had to wipe my face,” Moheb said with a laugh. “I would have the food all over my face.”

At the age of 11, he received braces. That dental work corrected his crossbite, and inspired him enough for him to embark on a career in dentistry.

“It changed the way I was eating, it increased my confidence and improved my appearance,” Moheb said. “I even sent the dentist a letter last year, thanking him.”

When he was 16, Moheb worked in a dental office. The following year, he made dentures. As a young adult, he earned a doctor of dental medicine degree from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

In 2002, Moheb founded his dentistry practice, Unlimited Smiles, in Walnut Creek, California. Moheb studied and perfected advanced techniques like dental surgery and implants, and expanded his

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Williams Field grad serves with Strike Fighter Squadron VFA-122

BY NAVY OFFICE OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH PUBLIC AFFAIRS

A 2013 Williams Field High School graduate and Gilbert native is serving with the U.S. Navy’s Strike Fighter Squadron 122, also known as the “Flying Eagles,” stationed at Naval Air Station in Lemoore, California.

Airman Deanna Vickroy is an aviation electrician’s mate with the squadron, which the Navy designates as VFA-122, and works with the Navy’s most lethal and versatile strike fighter aircraft, the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.

“I work on all electrical systems on the F/A-18 Super Hornet,” said Vickroy.

The Super Hornet takes off from and lands on Navy aircraft carriers and is capable of conducting air-to-air combat as well as air-to-surface combat. It is approximately 61 feet long, has a loaded weight of 51,000 pounds, and a max speed of 1,190 miles per hour.

Operating from the sea aboard aircraft carriers, the Super Hornet gives the Navy the power to protect America’s interests anywhere, at any time. The versatile jet has the ability to destroy targets located hundreds of miles inland, without the need to get another country’s permission to operate within its borders.

“There are many opportunities to learn at the squadron and the amount of jets allow me to work on plenty of different parts on the aircraft,” said Vickroy.

Vickroy said she is proud of the work

she is doing as part of the squadron’s 1140-member team, helping to protect America on the world’s oceans.

“They call us aviation ‘everything’ because we are responsible for every system on this fly-by-wire jet,” said Vickroy.

Sailors’ jobs are highly varied in VFA-122. Approximately 220 officers, 660 enlisted and 260 civilian men and women make up and keep all parts of the squadron running smoothly—this includes everything from maintaining aircraft airframes and engines, to processing paperwork, handling weaponry and flying the aircraft.

“The sailors here are the epitome of a team,” said Cmdr. Ernie Spence, VFA-122’s commanding officer. “Everyone here is professional, skilled in their job and they are great team players, which enables us to accomplish our mission.”

The Flying Eagles are the Navy’s West Coast Fleet Replacement Squadron for the Super Hornet. They train aircrew and maintainers to prepare them to go to the fleet and join the squadrons that fly the Super Hornet. VFA-122 trained aircrews have flown combat missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Inherent Resolve.

“I have been able to travel and be a part of a melting pot of interesting people since I joined the Navy,” said Viceroy.

Serving the nation Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Dustin Corderman, from Gilbert, serves as remote controller of a 25 mm Mk 38 Mod 2 machine gun system on the bridge of USS Laboon (DDG 58) as the ship departs Naval Station Rota in Spain on March 5. Laboon, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, homeported in Norfolk, Virginia, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Desmond Parks

April 2015

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Concert benefits Animal Cancer Center Browne added that it’s touching to see When three of Kim Gauchat’s dogs folks pull together in the name of canine died from cancer in 2010, the owner of love.

Born to Run Dog Activity Center knew “I had no idea about some of the she had to do something to help fellow things that Born to Run offers,” she said. canine lovers.

“We always enjoy doing this event.”

She is proud to be hosting the fourth The Born to Run facility offers doggy annual Concert for a Cure 6:30 p.m. to day care and overnight boarding, 9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25, that benefits grooming, training and agility classes and the Animal Cancer Center at Colorado workshops.

State University at Born to Run. “As an animal lover, I have lost six Concert for a Cure takes place at the of my own dogs to cancer—three in Gilbert’s Born to Run facility, which sits 2010,” explained Gauchat who, along on more than 2 acres of land at 13811 with her husband, shows and competes S. Val Vista Dr., Gilbert. with dogs.

Guests bring a picnic “As a small business dinner and their favorite owner in the dog-service beverages. There is a noindustry, I have seen too host bar. many pets lost to cancer.”

Tickets for Concert She wants to ensure for a Cure are $30, or that science continues to $210 for a table of eight. advance so that pets have This event is reservationmore effective cancer only, with RSVPs due treatments available or so

by Tuesday, April 21. that perhaps cancer can be For tickets, visit www. prevented and eventually borntorundogs.com or eliminated. call (480) 812-3647.

When Gauchat took Kim Gauchat, owner of Born to Local band Smooth one of her dogs to the Run Dog Activity Center, with Groove has been a part her dog, Trec, is hosting Concert Animal Cancer Center at of Born to Run’s Concert for a Cure to benefit Colorado Colorado State University, for a Cure since the State University’s Animal Cancer she was treated like family. beginning. The musicians Center on Saturday, April 25, in The facility has advanced Gilbert. Submitted photo are excited to be diagnostic and treatment entertaining at the 2015 methods. fundraising event.

“Research is making great strides at “Kim came to see us perform at the university level,” Gauchat explained.

Warren’s Jazz Bistro in Gilbert and we “Some cancers are close to being were the house band there,” said Jennifer identified by genetic markers so that Browne, the lead singer of the fivethey can be bred out of dogs.” member band who formed in 2009.

Advancements in cancer treatments “Since then she got in contact with made at Animal Cancer Center are our band manager and pretty much from increasing pets’ survival rates and there, it’s been history. We love Born to increasing their quality of life.

Run, they love us and it’s been a lot of Gauchat founded Concert for a Cure fun.” to fundraise for the Animal Cancer Smooth Groove plays regular gigs at Center at Colorado State University to various casinos including Lone Butte help them advance in efforts of animal Hotel & Casino, Wild Horse Pass Casino cancer research and treatment. More and Harrah’s Ak-Chin Hotel & Casino. than 90 percent of its funding comes “We’ll play Top 40s, Motown, R&B and through private donations. smooth jazz,” said Browne. “Most of the “We fell in love with the doctors music is songs that you recognize and there and we’ve since taken other dogs that you want to move to. It’s old school there for non-oncology appointments,” and new school.”

Gauchat explained.

Smooth Groove counts the Concert She added that the benefit is a fun for a Cure as one of its favorite events. evening for all involved.

“I think it’s amazing to be able to see “We’ll supply the tables, chairs and a lot of people come together just for gala atmosphere. There will also be a their pets,” Browne said. “I honestly raffle and silent auction, too,” Gauchat didn’t even know that there was such said. “Smooth Groove is the same band a camaraderie that would draw such a that has been playing this event every crowd.” year. We would never think of changing Every year, the Concert for a Cure it. They fit the bill so perfectly and they event grows and last year’s event drew are the energetic, uplifting people that 70 guests. are masters of their craft.”

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Single mom of three boys receives upgraded car

BY MEGHAN MCCOY

One lucky single mom from Gilbert received a fully serviced 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix so she will have safe transportation.

“Because my nursing school is at the Interstate 17 and Dunlap, and I live in Gilbert, I’m driving a lot,” said the mother, Lindsey Isaacs, in a prepared statement.

Isaacs’ 1998 Honda Accord, which had more than 200,000 miles, had a broken dashboard, windows, air conditioning and other problems.

“One of the more challenging parts of the commute is always remembering to keep my foot slightly on the pedal while idling; otherwise it will vibrate and then simply shut off.,” she said of her old car.

As the mother of 4-, 8- and 10-year-old boys, Isaacs takes them to school and day care regularly. She also drives to and from work and nursing school.

“She had an older car,” said Jacinda Dawson, program director of Helping Hands for Single Moms. “Things were literally falling off of it. Physically the car was a complete wreck. She was fresh in my mind as a great candidate.”

The donation of the car was made possible through a 10-year partnership between Helping Hands for Single Moms and Neighborhood Auto Repair Professionals (NARPRO).

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Ingenuity key to Gilbert Farmers Market

BY MEGHAN MCCOY

Rain or shine, every Saturday vendors fill historic Gilbert with local, chemicalfree, organic produce in an intimate environment. Consumers vie for prime parking spaces, while others line up to get the best in wine, sausage rolls and produce.

That’s the exact response Jessa Koppenhofer was hoping for when she started the Gilbert Farmers Market.

“When I opened the Gilbert Farmers Market in 2010 there wasn’t a single farmers market in the East Valley for the community,” she said. “I felt that the community needed to learn where their food was coming from—the ground and not the grocery store. I still believe in this as our farms are being wiped from the landscape and replaced with housing developments.”

The year-round farmers market is held from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturdays, just west of the water tower, at 222 N. Ash Dr. During the fall and winter months, the Gilbert Farmers Market has 80 vendors. During the spring and summer, it decreases to 60 vendors.

“Today the community can come to

the market and meet with farmers and learn how they grow their food, what’s in season and purchase produce and other food items for meals during the week,” she said.

Patty Flanigan of Juice Core has been a vendor with the Gilbert Farmers Market for four years.

“It’s a healthy environment that you can purchase healthy food options,” Flanigan said. “You get to meet the farmer or the person who prepared your food and actually have a conversation. Everything is fresh and for the most part non-GMO and organic.”

Brian Bergeson of the popular Gilbert shop Bergies Coffee quickly came on board.

“We have been there pretty much from the beginning,” he said. “I like that it is a little downtown local thing. Pretty much everyone there is a mom-and-pop-type of thing.”

Bergies Coffee, which is located about 250 feet away from the farmers market, brings wheelbarrows of fresh coffee to the market every Saturday. The custom coffee roasting shop sells coffee from all around the world including Central

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Chickens lay many different colored eggs, not just white or brown. Unique eggs are one of many fun finds at the Gilbert Farmers Market.

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Koppenhofer explained the Gilbert Farmers Market is perfect for selfproclaimed foodies. The market sells locally grown produce like grass-fed beef, lamb, pork and chicken; seafood; and a large assortment of locally produced honey, jams, oatmeal, cheese, chocolate, sauces, pasta, juice, tea and salts. The market also includes a minimum of at least three food trucks.

Koppenhofer said all of the farmers only sell what they personally grow.

“This is a big issue at many farmers markets in the Valley, so we decided to

The Gilbert Farmers Market is held downtown from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturdays. Submitted photo

really make the Gilbert Farmers Market different by only working with farmers that are in the business for the right reason: To provide the local community with the freshest locally grown produce,” she said.

The farmers include The Crooked Sky Farm; Desert Roots Farm; Agritopia Farm; Sky Hi Sprouts; Phil’s Farm; Jeff’s Nursery; The Funny Farm; Splendid Acres Farm and Chow Locally.

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the form of financial stipends, dental care, auto care and many other service providers,” Dawson said.

Dawson said Isaacs is a very humble client and she struck her as quite deserving.

Helping Hands for Single Moms worked with NARPRO and Valley Towing to donate the car to Isaacs and her family.

“I don’t know what words to use to describe it...that feeling of helping others,” said NARPRO Board Member Jim Garnand. “The fact that every mom that we dealt with has generally been working toward getting better, makes it so much more rewarding. They certainly pick people (who) one need it, and two welcome the chance to get better.”

He said the organizations found the Pontiac Grand Prix at a recycler.

“The towing company (Valley Towing) found us the car and one of the shops did the majority of the work, Community Tire, which is through NARPRO,” Garnand said.

Garnand said it’s been a really unique experience to work with Helping Hands for Single Moms. He said throughout the year, NARPRO services for free the cars of women who are affiliated with Helping Hands for Single Moms.

“So, if something happens to the car, we provide the labor and Helping Hands provides the parts,” Garnand said. “Every now and then a mom’s car is no longer physically viable.”

Dawson said the women contact the program director with any safety related mechanical issues before being referred to one of the 28 auto shops with which Helping Hands for Single Moms is partnered.

“We also provide our participants with AAA memberships,” she said.

“They are encouraged to use this during after hours or emergency situations.”

Garnand said every mother his organization has worked with has been pleasant.

“It’s always been the type of people that you have been wanting to help, which is really cool,” Garnand said.

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April 2015

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Sometimes I find a very delightful restaurant in a very unlikely place. Such is the case with Sushi Ave, which is cradled between an auto parts store and a bank on the northwest corner of Higley and Guadalupe roads.

Coconut shrimp and pot stickers made a great I visited Sushi Ave recently with my start to our meal. GSN photo by Kathy Kerby sushi-loving daughter, Katie, and best friend, Johnnie, neither of whom miss a happy hour menu and each generous chance to indulge in their favorite cuisine. selection was fresh and tasty. We tried We were welcomed into this smallthe Las Vegas, crunchy California, shrimp but-soothing dining area by dark tile tempura, spicy crab and the salmon rolls. and well-decorated walls. Shelves held We couldn’t decide which we enjoyed hundreds of chopsticks belonging to loyal most, because all were excellent. customers.

There are five desserts on the menu What this little jewel lacks in space, (including tempura cheesecake which it more than made up in the eight-page sounds amazing) but we were too full to menu that boasts beautiful pictures sample them. of the food. The menu offers a vast The husband-and-wife team of selection of salads, appetizers, soups, HaeChung (Harry) and Nansook (Nana) noodles, entrees, beverages and, of Choi are the talented owners and course, rolls (fresh, baked and chefs. They are proud of the tempura). In addition, there fact that they have more are special lunch, happy than 70 rolls on the hour and drink menus. menu and no two rolls I was very happy that share ingredients.

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Get out and celebrate Gilbert in April Neugebauer said anyone can attend the To encourage residents to participate expo—not just Baby Boomers. in the Town’s wealth of activities, Gilbert The Movie in the Park will feature “The is offering a dozen events throughout Box Trolls” at 7 p.m. Friday, April 10, at the April—the month dubbed “Gilbert Gets Gilbert Community Center. Free popcorn Out.” will be provided at the event, regularly Krista Neugebauer, Gilbert Community held the second Friday of each month.

Center recreation Perhaps the coordinator, said she’s centerpiece of Gilbert hoping Gilbert residents Gets Out month is take advantage of the the Global Village nice weather and the Festival from 11 a.m. to free, all-ages activities.

5 p.m. Saturday, April First up is the Concert 11, at the Gilbert Civic in the Park with the Center North Campus, Cover Ups from 6:30 50 E. Civic Center p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Dr. The multicultural Thursday, April 2, at celebration will Water Tower Plaza, 45 include traditional and W. Page Ave. contemporary forms of Twenty-six vendors dance, music, children’s will showcase their activities, arts and crafts wares during the Senior and ethnic foods.

Center Expo featuring The Bird Walk Guided health care providers, Tour, which usually has hospice, chiropractors, Join Elsa and Anna at Southeast a suggested donation Regional Library for storytime and handmade crafts and of $5, will be free songs Friday, April 24. Submitted free massages. The from 6 a.m.to 8 a.m. photo expo will be held Sunday, April 12, at the from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday, April 10, at Riparian Preserve, 2757 E. Guadalupe Rd. Gilbert Community Center, 130 N. Oak St. Neugebauer said although the walk is

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geared toward adults because it can last anywhere from 90 minutes to two hours, children are welcome.

Southeast Regional Library will host a LEGO Demo for ages 5 to 15 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 14. Three Bounce Bootcamp, featuring blow-up obstacle courses, will be held half-hour sessions will at the Freestone Recreation Center. Submitted photo be held.

The second Concert in the Park will activities and games will be held from 10 feature AZ Dueling Pianos from 6:30 p.m. a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, at to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16, at the McQueen Park Activity Center.

Water Tower Plaza.

“Frozen’s” Elsa and Anna will dress Wiggle Worms, a program for ages 5 up and read stories from 10:30 a.m.to and younger, will be held from 9 a.m.to 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 24, at Southeast 11 a.m. Friday, April 17, at the McQueen Regional Library, 775 N. Greenfield Park Activity Center, 510 N. Horne.

Rd. Neugebauer said she encourages Neugebauer said the event is held inside individuals to arrive early because it will the gymnasium where toys and games are fill fast. set up for the kids to play with as they The last event for Gilbert Gets run free indoors.

Out month will be held at Freestone From 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday, April Recreation Center. The Bounce 17, a Prime Time Fitness Forum will be Bootcamp, for youngsters 5 to 14 years held at Freestone Recreation Center, 1141 old, will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

E. Guadalupe Rd. Tuesday, April 28.

The Earth Day Celebration featuring For more information, call (480) family activities, face painting, recycled 503-6200 or visit www.facebook.com/ arts and crafts and recycling-themed GilbertParksandRecreation.

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Keep it inside

Indoor activities to keep the kids entertained this summer

BY AINSLEY DESPAIN

Most people around the country love summer, but the intense Arizona heat can make it difficult for kids to stay active and have fun. There are so many exciting places in the Valley, so there’s no need to settle for the library and local splash pad every day. Kick this summer up a notch by taking the whole family to enjoy these indoor venues designed to keep kids happy for hours on end!

Makutu’s Island This multi-level indoor playground for kids of all ages includes several play areas, including a 35-foot slide and an arcade. The 25-foot indoor oak tree has mole holes and tunnels for the kids to explore. Children 18 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Socks are required to play. Admission for kids is $10.

6919 W. Ray Rd., Chandler, (480) 3443741, www.makutusisland.com

Butterfly Wonderland Butterfly Wonderland features the largest butterfly pavilion in America.

A colorful addition to the Valley, this attraction brings the rainforest to the desert with an innovative indoor environment. Thousands of butterflies fly freely, landing on plants, flowers and even the guests! Come see these beautiful flying creatures from around the world and make new friends. Admission for adults is $20, kids $12.

9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale, (480) 800-3000, butterflywonderland.com Sea Life Aquarium Sea Life Aquarium transports visitors to the ocean, providing close encounters with a variety of sea creatures including rays, seahorses, colorful tropical fish and more. Check online for information about watching a sea life creature feeding. Kids can touch urchins, rays, and other sea life in the touching pool. Prices vary.

5000 S. Arizona Mills Circle., Tempe, (480) 478-7600, www.visitsealife.com/ arizona TopGolf Summer Academy TopGolf Summer Academy is an exciting program filled with every aspect that

makes up the great game of golf. Your child will learn everything they need to know about golf from putting and full swing to etiquette and rules of the game.

Each session is designed and taught by a teaching professional who ensures the environment is enjoyable and relaxed so the kids have a great time while they learn.

Summer Academy is staffed with a low student-to-teacher ratio to make sure your child gets hands-on attention while they develop a winning golf swing. Academy admission per week is $199. While the driving range is not technically indoors, kids can cool off at the indoor restaurant, or while playing games inside.

1689 S. Santan Village Pkwy., Gilbert, (480) 240-1282, www.topgolf.com Laser Quest Phoenix Talk about air conditioned fun! This cool, dark laser dungeon will keep kids of all ages entertained. Get a group of friends together, ages 7 and up, and get assigned a “mission” at Laser Quest. The goal is to get as many points as possible while showing your expert skills at hide-and-seek.

Admission for kids $8.

3335 W. Peoria Ave., Phoenix, (602) 5480005, www.laserquest.com Dave & Buster’s One place to make the whole family cheer! Dave & Buster’s at Tempe Marketplace caters to both kids and parents, offering a huge arcade inside a full restaurant and bar. Kids can have a blast playing games while parents enjoy a cocktail. A convenient place for fun and food—stay for dinner and keep playing, everything you need is right there.

Admission is free, individual game prices vary.

2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, (480) 281-8456, www.daveandbusters.com

Octane Raceway If your kids have a need for speed but you want to avoid standing in the summer heat, then consider heading to Octane Raceway. This indoor track provides a safe place for kids to race on 3 miles of track out of the sun’s heat. The entire family can come enjoy a day at the tracks while enjoying the cool indoor environment.

Admission for kids is $18, adults $21.

9119 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale, (602) 302-7223, www.octaneraceway.com

April 2015

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Val Vista Lakes offers its residents full use of the clubhouse and its facilities at no extra charge. Jr. Olympic pool (heated in winter), lagoon pool w/sandy beach, tennis center with 8 lit courts, indoor raquetball and workout facilities. Lots of classes, clubs and community events for the family.

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