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Neighbors 4th annual AmeriCAN Canned Craft Beer Festival

Chandler resident shares personal journey

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‘Godmothers’ deliver kitchen creativity

The Perch features ‘Hoylarious’ art

BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON

BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON

For years, Chandler resident Cathy Bua was known as the founder of Cathy’s Rum Cake Caterers. Her company’s renowned cakes were simply second-to-none as she dished out her signature items with love from a few different Valley retail locations and at events such as Scottsdale Culinary Festival.

Now onto the next phase of her life, Bua has teamed with her friend Carmella Dodge to develop “Cooking with the Godmothers.”

“A godmother is someone who says ‘yes’ when mom says ‘no,’” teases Dodge.

In their newfound passion as “Cooking with the Godmothers,” the two ladies will go into a home and create, cook and decorate for a dinner party or special event using whatever is available in a client’s home.

“Usually people don’t even fully realize exactly what they have in

Now that The Perch gastropub has several months of business under its belt, word has gotten around and guests from across the Valley routinely flock to the earthy and eclectic downtown Chandler hotspot.

From its menu, to the repurposed building materials and rescue birds, there are many storied people behind the success of The Perch.

Artist and humorist Sean “Hoylarious” Hoy is behind The Perch’s zany and irreverent humor.

As the CEO and creative director of Hoylarious Studios, Hoy lends his creativity to people and businesses to help them inject a bit of spice and humor into their business presentations and brand image. The artist worked with the owners before The Perch opened to develop zany and fun illustrations

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BATHROOM HUMOR: Sean Hoy’s own brand of irreverent humor delivers the giggles in the restrooms at The Perch. STSN photo by Lynette Carrington

for the restrooms.

“The humor is a bit more edgy,” Hoy notes of his illustrations at The Perch.

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Historic golf course receiving facelift

BY TIM J. RANDALL

COOKING UP SOME FUN: Carmella Dodge and Cathy Bua are “Cooking with the Godmothers” and they will visit a home and cook and provide a party based on what is already in the home. STSN photo by Lynette Carrington

Harry Collis. While not a name listed in the pantheon of golf course architects like A.W. Tillinghast, Alister Mackenzie, Charles Blair Macdonald or Donald Ross, the Britishborn designer made a historic impact in Arizona with the 1913 construction of San Marcos Golf Course—the state’s first golf resort.

Collis’ contribution is being honored 101 years later with a renovation to restore its classic look, feel and endearing qualities.

Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort has long been imbedded in the history, tradition

and culture of Chandler; a point that Dr. Alexander J. Chandler emphasized in its development as a centerpiece of the city. The resort hotel, already on the National Register of Historic Places, was renovated in 2013 by the owning group, Interwest Capital Corp.

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SanTan Brewing Co. expands to California

BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON

Since 2007, SanTan Brewing Co. has been growing its Chandler-based beer empire by leaps and bounds. Arizona’s second-largest brewery, SanTan Brewing is introducing three of its signature craft beers to the southern California market. Devil’s Ale, HopShock IPA and Mr. Pineapple Wheat Beer are set to delight The Golden State.

San Tan Brewing is teaming up with Reyes Beverage Group which helped launch the beers through its distributors in southern California.

“It started with me contacting Tom

Reyes (of Reyes Beverage Group),” says SanTan Brewing Co founder and brewmaster Anthony Canecchia.

“It was our intention to go to southern California from the time we started searching for a building. We knew that we were barely keeping up with the thirsty citizens of Arizona and if we were going to build a facility this size, we wanted to make sure we were more efficient in using it.”

SanTan Brewing Co.’s large production facility opened in late 2013.

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Canecchia and brewer Gabe Wilson celebrate the expansion of a trio of beers into California.

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“It meant we had to order some more fermenters and hire some more skilled professionals,” says Canecchia of the California expansion.

The company recently added two brewers, a plant manager, a production/ packing manager and quality control manager to help with the increased demands of canned beer production at its local facility.

“The packaging was a huge decision for us to go with cans rather than bottles when we started packaging four years ago,” states Canecchia, “It’s a superior package. It’s lightweight, immediately recyclable, no light penetration and has a longer shelf life.

Neighbors “Going into southern California, which is a very mature craft beer market where people are educated, they’re a little bit ahead of the curve nationally. It seemed like a natural progression for us to go to a market that understands craft beer.”

The new market in California spans from Santa Barbara down to Tijuana, Mexico. Always thinking ahead, SanTan Brewing is preparing to can SunSpot Gold and add that beer to the new market, also.

“There are about 23 million people that live in that footprint,” notes Canecchia.

SanTan Brewing also has preliminary plans to expand into the Texas market.

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Chandler. Call (480) 917-8700 or visit www.santanbrewing.com for additional information.

“We are thrilled to bring SanTan to southern California—there’s no better market for great craft beer meant to be paired with great food and conversation,” says Tom Reyes, president of Harbor Distributing, which is part of Reyes Beverage Group.

“We expect SanTan’s southwestern style ales to be in hot demand and we will ensure the right outlets across southern California have the brewer’s brands stocked.”

Lynette Carrington is a freelancer for the SanTan Sun News. She can be contacted at lynette@santansun.com.

BEER-Y NICE: Mr. Pineapple is one of the three initial beers that will make its debut in the southern California market. Submitted photo

4th annual AmeriCAN Canned Craft Beer Festival Professionally produced by HDE Agency in partnership with SanTan Brewing Co., the fourth annual AmeriCAN Canned Craft Beer Festival will return to the Scottsdale Civic Center on Saturday, May 17, with even more canned craft beers.

Some of the newcomers to the festival include Alaskan Brewing; Angry Orchard; Armadillo Ale Works; Australian; Avery; Ballast Point; Barrio; Bell’s; Black Market’ Black Tooth; Cedar Creek; Deep Ellum; Destihl; Dog Tag; Epic; Founders; Griffin Claw; Guinness; Hangar 24; Hops and Grains; Johnny Appleseed Cider; Mike Hess; Nebraska; Redstone Meadery; Rogue; Twisted Tea; Unchartered Cider; Upslope; Utah Brewers Cooperative; Wild Cider and more than a dozen imports featured in the International Beer Garden.

Those returning to the festival include 21st Amendment; Abita; Anderson Valley; Austin Beerworks; Big Sky; Blue Moon; Bohemian; Boulder Beer; Breckenridge; DC Brau; Fort George; Four Peaks; Goodlife; Goose Island; Grand Canyon; Joseph James; Kona; Leinekugel; Lumberyard; Marble; Maui; Mudshark; New Belgium; NOLA; Oskar Blues; Prescott; Redhook; Sam Adams; Santa Fe; SanTan; Shock

Top; Sierra Nevada; Ska; Snake River; Sun King; TailGate Beer; Tallgrass; Two Brothers; Uinta; Widmer and Woodchuck.

To soak up all those suds, six local food trucks will serve up their delicious craft food including the Grilled Cheese Truck, Brat Haus, Carte Blanche Tacos, the Traveling Monk, Arizona BBQ Club and Honey Bear’s BBQ. SanTan Brewing Co. will cater the VIP zone.

Presale VIP and general admission tickets are available for purchase online at www.cannedcraftbeerfest. com. Presale general admission tickets are $35 each and include admission, a souvenir can and 20 four-ounce pours. VIP tickets are available through presale purchase only for $100. VIP tickets include admission one hour early, a souvenir can, 20 four-ounce pours, catered food, a private VIP zone and private restrooms and exclusive specialty beer sampling.

This is a 21 and older event, no exceptions. Ticket purchasers and all guests must be 21 or over and must present a valid picture ID upon admission.

Presented by Rexam, the AmeriCAN Canned Craft Beer Festival will open its doors at 12 p.m. to VIP ticket holders

Break Time copies available Pick up a copy of summer Break Time at City facilities or view it online at www. chandleraz.gov/breaktime.

Registration opened Saturday, May 3, for residents and Friday, May 9, for nonresidents.

The summer session, which includes June, July and August, will include such leisure and lifestyle classes as film, animation, dance, sports, art, cooking and swimming programs for people of all ages.

Register for classes online at www. chandleraz.gov/registration, by mail or in person at Chandler Community Center, 125 E. Commonwealth Ave.; Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd.; Snedigar Recreation Center, 4500 S. Basha Rd. and Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Rd. For more information call (480) 782-2727.

Sign up for swimming programs at the Aquatics Administrative offices at 650 E. Ryan Rd.

New registration system to launch this fall The city is preparing to switch its registration system to ACTIVENet software for the fall, going live Aug. 2. This new software program will completely replace the existing registration and reservation software system. The transition to the new software will require all customers to receive new customer accounts. Look for more information in the next edition of Break Time and online at www.chandleraz. gov/breaktime.

Stay informed by signing up for mailing list When posting on social media while visiting Chandler parks, recreation facilities and aquatic centers, use “Come Out and Play Chandler” and #FunInChandler.

Do you want to stay up to day with

FESTIVAL: The fourth annual AmeriCAN Canned Craft Beer Festival will return to the Scottsdale Civic Center on Saturday, May 17, with even more canned craft beers. Submitted photo

and at 1 p.m. for general admission when cans will be cracked and suds will be poured until 6 p.m.

Located at the Scottsdale Civic Center, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale, AmeriCAN Canned Craft Beer Festival will celebrate the canned craft beer movement with an awards ceremony, live music, food a VIP tent, beer science garden and beer Olympic games.

A portion of event proceeds will benefit the Scottsdale Cultural Council and the American Foundation for Cardiomyopathy. The Scottsdale

Cultural Council serves the Scottsdale residents, visitors, cultural institutions and artists by creating and advancing high quality arts and cultural experiences and opportunities. For more information about the Scottsdale Cultural Council, visit www.sccarts.org.

The American Foundation for Cardiomyopathy is dedicated to raising awareness of cardiomyopathy and supporting those already afflicted with the disease through education, support groups and disease management.

For more information, visit www. americanffc.org.

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activities and themes that give children the opportunity to grow and develop, both socially and educationally, in a fun, yet structured classroom environment.

Basic curriculum will be creatively expanded upon, in detail, to help build the foundation for the child’s classroom experience. Children must be potty trained and 3 years old by June. 2.

Tennis Summer Camps Tennis Summer Camps are downright smashing. The camps begin on Monday, June 2. Cost is $28 for residents and $38 for nonresidents 4 to 7 years old and $35 for residents and $48 for nonresidents 8 to 17 years old. There are also teen and adult lessons for those who want to learn the game or further existing skills.

Club Building Blocks Club Building Blocks, a new fiveday a week, three-hour program will begin Monday, June 2, and run through June 27 at the Community Center, 125 E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler. The program runs from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Cost is $209 for residents and $283 for nonresidents. This style of class offers

Youth Summer Camp The Youth Summer Camp will run from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. starting Monday, June 2. Cost is $117 for resident full-day campers and $158 for nonresident full-day campers. Half-day campers are $79 for residents and $107 for nonresidents. The Community Center has qualified staff that will engage kids, ages 5 to 12, in sports, games, arts and crafts, ceramics, field trips, archery and computers. Lunch will be provided for full day campers, but half-day campers should bring a snack.

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place at 11 a.m. Friday, May 30, at the Senior Center. Old pictures have been collected, as well as profile write-ups from seniors during the month of April for this event.

On May 30, every “Who’s Who” board will be revealed. Find out what folks did before they came to the Senior Center. Fill out a profile and see Loretta at the front desk.

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Guided Chandler Solar System Walk A Guided Chandler Solar System Walk will take place from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Saturday, May 24. The free walk, fun for all ages, will walk around the lake at Veterans Oasis Park and explore the solar system with a guided tour of the Chandler Solar System Walk. Register in advance.

Neon Nights Pool Party

Summer Nature Camp The Summer Nature Camp will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, starting Monday, June 2. For full-day campers cost is $117 for residents and $158 for nonresidents. For half-day campers cost is $79 for residents and $107 for nonresidents. During the seven-week camp, kids ages 6 to 12, will explore the natural world through fun games, activities, experiments, hikes and crafts. Each week is individually themed to fit various topics and subject matter that relate to the natural world.

Zumba Gold Zumba Gold, which is held at the Senior Center, 202 E. Boston St., Chandler, runs from 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Mondays through June 2. Cost is $4 for residents and $6 for nonresidents with a $12 instructor fee. This class takes the exciting Latin and international dance rhythms from the original Zumba exercise program and customizes it for the senior population.

Who’s Who Social The free “Who’s Who Social” will take

The next Teen Program is a Neon Nights Pool Party, scheduled from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Saturday, May 31. Cost is $15 for residents and $21 for nonresidents. Come celebrate the end of the school year with Chandler Teens at the Neon Nights Pool Party at Folley Pool. The party is for kids ages 12 to 17. There will be music, games, food and a night of swimming. For more information, contact Tony Baumann at (480) 782-2710 or Anthony.Baumann@Chandleraz.gov.

Leaders in Training Program The Leaders in Training Program is accepting applications. The program is $17 for residents and $24 for nonresidents.

The program places youth in a work environment within the City of Chandler where they learn about real jobs and gain great experience. Hours can be used towards scholarships and looks great on a resume. For more information, contact Tony Baumann at (480) 782-2710 or Anthony.Baumann@Chandleraz.gov.

Adult Summer Bowling The Adult Summer Bowling will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturdays, May 17 through Aug. 2 at Chandler AMF Bowling Lanes. Cost is $7 per week for

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bowling. Come get out of the heat every Saturday morning and bowl with friends for a couple of hours.

Tumbleweed Recreation Center Youth Summer Camp The Tumbleweed Recreation Center Youth Summer Camp will take place from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday from June 2 through July 18. Full-day campers are $128 for residents and $173 for nonresidents.

Half-day campers are $87 for residents and $118 for nonresidents. Youth Summer Camp will be seven fun-filled weeks for youth ages 5 to 12. There are a variety of exciting activities planned in arts and crafts, sports, science discovery, swimming and field trips.

Club TRC Summer Camp Club TRC Summer Camp will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday June 2 through July 18. Full-day campers are $117 for residents and $158 for nonresidents. Half-day campers are $79 for residents and $107 for nonresidents. This exciting seven-week camp offers weekly full day and afternoon half-day sessions for ages 10 to 13. Days are packed with a variety of activities including sports, games, crafts, video games, music, projects, trips, swimming and more.

TRC Personal Training The Tumbleweed Recreation Center now offers personal training. Thirtyminute, 60-minute and small group sessions are now available. Prices begin at $21 per session. Stop by the TRC Guest Service Counter or call (480) 782-2900 for information.

Taekwondo members fare well in competition Arizona State Taekwondo Association, a state association and member of United States Taekwondo, held its first state championship and qualifier in Tempe.

Athletes who won their divisions will be able to participate at the National Championships in San Jose, Calif.

The state championship was comprised of Poomsae, sparring and breaking. There were approximately 510 athletes who participated and Arizona Taekwondo, a local Chandler Taekwondo school, sent 15 members who brought back great results.

Those members included: Sue Kim won the gold in sparring and Poomsae; Yeojung Yoo won gold in sparring and bronze in Poomsae; Geoffrey Kim won bronze in sparring and Poomsae; John Yoo won gold in sparring and Poomsae; Juneau Kim won silver in sparring and Poomsae; Cameron Buhrman won gold in sparring; Vinayak Athavale won gold in sparring and bronze in Poomsae; Vivek Athavale won gold in sparring and silver in Poomsae; Tyler Taing won gold in sparring and bronze in Poomsae; Nathaniel Taing won gold in sparring and silver in Poomsae; Cruz Salcido won gold in sparring and Poomsae; Aidan Salcido won silver in sparring and Poomsae; Arreye Sisouvanh won silver in sparring; and Daneau Kim won bronze in sparring and Poomsae.

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Although born in Washington, D.C., Hoy has since planted strong roots in Arizona.

“When I went to ASU, I was the editorial cartoonist and my dad was a photojournalist professor and he worked for The Post,” Hoy explains.

Hoy is not classically trained in illustration, but rather his humor comes naturally.

“I bartended for four years up at The Four Seasons and they called me the ‘bartainer,’” says Hoy. He will still occasionally work there, keeping his humor fresh and entertaining.

Hoy also works sporadically at Ventura Grill and Arcadia Tavern.

“I do something at Arcadia Tavern called ‘Travingo,’ which is trivia and bingo and people just love it,” he explains.

Alan Pasquinelli, general manager at The Perch, says “Hoy is a wealth of humor.”

“He’s like our own Robin Williams,” Pasquinelli says.

Hoy also recently worked with Arizona Exotic Bird Rescue in holding a fundraiser at the restaurant and soon-tobe brewery.

“We’re also looking at the possibility of putting together some other events

Neighbors with Hoy at The Perch, maybe some comedy,” states Pasquinelli.

Many of the birds on the restaurant property were procured from Arizona Exotic Bird Rescue and their volunteers come to the restaurant to help assist in their care. Hoy also created a very clever logo for the locally based bird rescue organization.

Hoy has published 12 books and also hosts a local radio show on the Doublewide Network. Visit www. hoylarious.com to learn more about Hoy’s comedy empire.

“I’m finding this little niche where small businesses need this great creative edge and I like to be able to provide that,” he finishes.

The brewery at The Perch is just weeks away from its inaugural brew. With brewmaster Andrew Bauman at the helm, Valley crowds can expect exceptional craft beers with unique flavor profiles.

The Perch is located at 232 W. Wall St. in downtown Chandler. Call (480) 773-7688 or visit www.perchpubbrewery.com for additional information.

Lynette Carrington is a freelancer for the SanTan Sun News. She can be contacted at lynette@santansun.com.

New Perch GM upgrading menu

BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON

Recently, The Perch added general manager Alan Pasquinelli to its flock.

With many years of industry experience, Pasquinelli is excited to bring his considerable knowledge to the Chandler gastropub and do what he does best.

“I grew up in the industry. I literally started when I was 10 working for an uncle who had a hofbrau in (San Francisco’s) Union Square,” says Pasquinelli.

In his new position at The Perch, Pasquinelli is working to streamline processes, upgrade the menu and make his employees’ job easier.

“I’m looking at systems and consistency and what I see here is that there is a good staff and they want to succeed,” he says.

“I’m helping to give them the sense that this is a family and we’re all here for one reason.”

One change that has been made is the menu has evolved since the restaurant opened in February. Because The Perch

microbrewery will soon be taking flight, many of the menu items include various beers as part of a dish. Wings ($10) are new on the menu and include sauces like the tangy brown ale teriyaki, IPA honey hot, stout mole rojo and even a jalapeno marmalade.

The sausage board appetizer ($12) is easy to share and includes house-made beer sausage, beer mustard and beer cheese served with a slightly sweet toasted pretzel bread. The house-made beer dough pizzas continue to be a crowd favorite. The green chili pork pie pizza ($8) includes pork shoulder braised in beer, chilis and salsa verde over mozzarella and topped with red onion, roasted chili and shredded cotija cheese.

The beer cheese and beer sausage pizza ($8) boasts The Perch’s own beer sausage served over house-made beer cheese sauce with grilled peppers and onions.

Lynette Carrington is a freelancer for the SanTan Sun News. She can be contacted at lynette@santansun.com.

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their kitchens and dining rooms until we get in there and show them what they can do with what they already have,” Bua states.

“All you need is garlic paste and olive oil and we can do anything,” chimes in Dodge with a playful wave of her hand.

“Old-world cooking with a modern flair” is the approach of these two spunky and entertaining ladies, who prefer that clients make reservations two weeks in advance.

“Godmothers” events are typically done like a party, the smallest of which starts at $45 per person.

“We come to the house before the event and look through all the food they have and all the décor and special items that they have in their house,” Bua states.

The duo then works together to decorate the kitchen and entertaining areas with the items they find. They cook up a fabulous meal while sharing cooking tips and fun stories with the homeowners and their guests. Their program is never the same twice because no two homes or events are exactly the same. They recently did a mixer for the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce.

“This program works really well for corporate team-building activities, too,” says Bua. In another arm of their “Godmothers” business, the duo works with Child and Family Resources to pass on its extensive knowledge of cooking and the home to

FOR HOME AND OFFICE: Cooking with the Godmothers recently cooked and decorated for a Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce mixer. STSN photo by Lynette Carrington

young ladies who need good advice and solid tips on working on their household duties.

“We teach unwed single mothers how to properly shop, cook and eat,” states Dodge. “We know that love can be tasted in cooking and we show them how to do that, too.”

The cakes for which Bua has become famous have found new life. She still makes them for parties, special orders and special events and has partnered with Sogno Toscano Boutique to create something entirely new using its upscale olive oil. Her newest cake is called a lemon basil cake. The new cake, signature rum cakes, full-service catering and “Cooking with the Godmothers” can be arranged by calling Cathy Bua at (480) 899-2933.

Lynette Carrington is a freelancer for the SanTan Sun News. She can be contacted at lynette@santansun.com

LESSONS IN LIFE: Cathy Bua and Carmella Dodge work with young ladies in the Child and Family Resources program. Submitted photo

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toward improving the golfing facilities with a $3.9 million capital injection.

“Work started on April 21 and will have many elements with the goal of improving course playability,” says San Marcos PGA professional Ben Martyn.

The improvements will include a completely revamped irrigation system to replace the original galvanized piping, the expansion of the property’s two existing lakes and the addition of 1,400 new sprinkler heads to the fairway and green complexes. Martyn, the course pro since 2009, notes that the infrastructure portion of the revamp is “to bring greater efficiency and resource management to the course operation.”

While the underpinnings of a course facility are critical to the golfing experience, the players will see and feel the effort to bring back the classic look and appeal of the Collis treasure.

Martyn says the plan is to completely redo the tee boxes with some expansion, providing new shot choices, angles and sight lines from tee shots through approach and completely reworking the bunkering on all 18 holes.

“The traps will be restored to have their original look. They will be reshaped, have new drainage installed, along with brand new sand added,” indicates Martyn.

Driving around the grounds, Martyn proudly shows the work occurring on the 13th hole, the San Marcos

Signature—a 147-yard par three with deceptive depth and tightness.

“The new tee box will add shot selection and yardage options, as well as providing better views of the historic homes adjacent to the course,” says Martyn.

Interestingly, one of those homes, directly behind the 13th green complex may have belonged to Al Capone, according to resort legend.

The course though will not be the only beneficiary of the renovation.

The historic clubhouse is also receiving attention with a complete makeover, which preserves the integrity and aesthetic quality of the design including the robust wood vaulted ceilings.

“We wanted to ensure the historical presence of the structure while giving our guests a terrific experience,” notes Martyn.

The new facility will incorporate a bar and grill, dining area and of course the pro shop.

With a century of tradition, the par-72, 18-hole, 6,626-yard course will reopen for public play in November with a grand opening kick-off. Collis, who also designed historic Phoenix Country Club, crafted an enduring design that has seen “Presidents, dignitaries and celebrities” stroll its contoured fairways.

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NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORKS Call ahead to confirm information, as details occasionally change after print. If you have a recurring monthly meeting you would like listed in Neighborhood Networks, email complete details to News@ SanTanSun.com. Note: The SanTan Sun News now has a Spiritual Connections column in the Spirituality section for ongoing religiousrelated events.

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A nonprofit serving homebound Chandler and Gilbert residents; provides transportation, shopping and errands, friendly visits, reassurance phone calls, minor home repairs.

Info: (480) 802-2331, www. aboutcare.org Absolute Business Builders: Business Networking International 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Wednesdays Chompie’s 3841 W. Frye Rd., Chandler Info: Nikki Janulewicz, (480) 5701835, Nikki@azbestmove.com Action Networkers: Business Networking International 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays Chompies 3841 W. Frye Rd., Chandler Info: Marty Recht, (602) 315-2056, Marty@AZMarty.com Alzheimer’s Association Desert Southwest Chapter, Chandler

5:30 p.m. second Thursday of the month Support group for caregivers of people with dementia. Free; no preregistration required.

Chandler Regional Hospital, Morrison Building, Learning Resource Room 1875 W. Frye Rd., Chandler Info: Mindy, (602) 528-0545, ext. 201

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American Society of Women Accountants, Mesa East Valley Chapter 5:30 p.m. fourth Tuesday of the month Nonprofit organization holds monthly networking and educational sessions for women in accounting.

Landmark Restaurant 809 W. Main St., Mesa Info: Shelby, (602) 430-8834, www. aswa-mev.org

Arizona Business Connection Networking Group 7 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Wednesdays Networking / referral group holds weekly breakfast meetings with member presentations and marketing training sessions. Guests Alzheimer’s Association Desert are free. Call in advance.

Southwest Chapter, Gilbert Dobson Ranch Golf Course 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m. first and third Friday Restaurant of the month 2155 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa Support group for caregivers of Info: Danny, (602) 363-0147, Danny. people with dementia. Free; no Balanon@RealLiving.com preregistration required.

First United Methodist Church of Arizona Special Education Gilbert Network, Chandler area 331 S. Cooper Rd., Gilbert Provides disability-related Info: Mindy, (602) 528-0545, ext. 201 education, advocacy and resources to help parents navigate the American Legion James O. complex special education system.

Schroeder Post 55 Info: (602) 531-0230 7 p.m. third Tuesday of the month Sun Lakes Country Club, Navajo Room 25601 N. Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes Info: Commander Byron Weston, (480) 802-6623

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Business Referral Exchange Worldwide (BREW) 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m. first and third Thursday of the month Industry-specific referral and networking group Dobson Ranch Inn 1666 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa Info: Jeremy McClymonds, (480) 444-2228, www.BREWus.com Build Your Own Business: Chandler 8 a.m. first and third Thursdays of the month East Valley networking and referral organization, meets in Ahwatukee at a private location; address will be provided upon contact.

Info: Lisa, lisa@lisamatusak.com, facebook.com/BYOBAZ Chandler Airport Commission 7 p.m. second Wednesday of the month The Commission makes recommendations to Chandler City Council regarding airport operations, physical growth, economic development and proposed land use.

Chandler Municipal Airport terminal 2380 S. Stinson Way, Chandler Info: (480) 782-3540

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Chandler Business Alliance 7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Thursdays Professional business coalition dedicated to the economic and social development of its members and the Chandler community as a whole.

BLD 1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler Info: chandleralliance@gmail. com, www.chandleralliance.com Chandler Chamber Business Golf 7 a.m. tee time, first and third Wednesdays of the month Includes nine holes of golf, continental breakfast and networking opportunities.

Preregistration required online.

Golf venue varies.

Info: www.chandlerchamber.com Chandler Farmers Market 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Thursdays Weekly market with more than 30 vendors selling fresh produce, baked goods, gourmet food and handmade crafts. Free admission.

Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, east side of Arizona Avenue, Chandler Info: (480) 855-3539, www. downtownchandler.org

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17th annual Cinco de Mayo celebration and chihuahua races It was off to the races at the 17th annual Cinco de Mayo celebration in the courtyard for the Downtown Chandler Library. The annual event is presented by Si Se Puede Foundation. STSN photos by Tim Sealy

OFF TO THE RACES; Intense competition at the 17th annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration and Chihuahua Races.

SOUND OF MUSIC: Mariachi Rodriguez helped usher folks in to the main event area with traditional music.

RETURNING RACER: Kelley Roer and David Shields bring Serena back to the races after last year’s third place finish.

KISSING BRINKLEY: Linda Huss of Happy Pets Palace assists Brinkley in giving young Jayden a smooch at the Puppy Kissing Booth.

MUSICAL VIBES: Grupo Caribe shook the mainstage before the races.

BOW WOW WOW YIPPIE YAY: Aggie is ready for the party.

HULA DOG: Pebbles is bringing tropical Hula dancing to the desert.

NOT SO FAST: Enrique Gallardo first noticed Bella’s speed when she chased rabbits around the yard at home. She didn’t place, but she’ll keep training for next year.

LITTLE RACER: Ryan Welch registers Simba for his first race. He hopes Simba runs in the right direction.

TINY DANCER: Carlito danced his way to the title of King Chihuahua.

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May 17 - June 6, 2014

DIRECTORY America’s Best Karate WHEN: Thurs., May 22, through Tues., Aug. 5, times vary WHERE: America’s Best Karate, 2040 S. Alma School Rd., Suite 18, Chandler COST: $139-$249 per week.

INFO: Mike Ericson, (480) 217-0652, abkchandler3@gmail.com or www. sumpercampaz.com Kids will learn a new skill, ride a horse, build a robot, do acrobatics on trampolines, dance, get wet and learn martial arts. An ABK Summer Camp T-shirt is required for ďŹ eld trips; $15 at the front desk.

City of Chandler Parks and Recreation Summer Camps WHEN: Mon., June 2, through Fri., July 18; Seven sessions WHERE: Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Rd.; Community Center, 125 E. Commonwealth Ave., Snedigar Recreation Center, 4500 S. Basha Rd. COST: $116-$128 full-day/resident, $157$173 nonresident per session; $53-$87 half-day/resident, $72-118 nonresident per session.

INFO: Community Center, Manny Padia (480) 782-2746, manuel.padia@chandleraz. gov; Tumbleweed Recreation Center, Abel Mendoza (480) 782-2912, abel.mendoza@ chandleraz.gov; and Snedigar Recreation Center, Susan Richardson (480) 782-2641, susan.richardson@chandleraz.gov; www. chandleraz.gov/registration.

Chandler youth camps provide a fun and engaging camp for kids. Activities vary by location: sports, games, arts and crafts, skits, computers, cooking, computers and science discovery.

Bricks 4 Kids WHEN: Mon., June 2, through Fri., Aug. 8, depending on program

WHERE: Various Valley locations COST: Depends on class INFO: (480) 717-7573; www.bricks4kidz.com Children ages 5-13, dependent on class.

Themes include: Mining and Crafting; Chi Challenge; Space Adventures Jedi Camp; Transportation/Race Camp; Super Heroes; Robotics; Movie Making; Remote Control and more.

Boys and Girls Club of East Valley WHEN: 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday through Friday WHERE: Various East Valley locations COST: Less than $100 per week INFO: 480-820-3688; www.clubzona.org Summer program offers fun, safe activities at 10 East Valley locations, including Chandler and Gilbert.

YMCA Summer Camp 2014 WHEN: 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Mon., May 26, through Fri., Aug 1; Multiple sessions WHERE: Chandler/Gilbert Family YMCA, 1655 W. Frye Rd., Chandler COST: $130 per session full member; $140 per session program member INFO: Brittany Gaitan, (602) 212-6104, bgaitan@vosymca.org, www.valleyymca. org Ages 5-12. Swimming, ďŹ tness activities, arts and crafts, ďŹ eld trips and sport clinics.

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Gold Medal Summer WHEN: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. half-day; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. full day; Mon., June 2, through Thurs., July 31; Eight sessions WHERE: Gold Medal Gymnastics, 1700 E. Elliot Rd., Suite 9, Tempe and 455 E. Warner Rd., Chandler COST: $210 per week full-day; $120 per week half-day INFO: (480) 557-0006 Tempe; (480) 8577335 Chandler; www.goldmedalcamp.com Ages 3 and up. Campers are placed in groups by age and skill level; gymnastics and skill development, arts, crafts, snacks,

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Bridges Preschool WHEN: Tues., May 27, through Fri., May 30, and Mon., July 28, through Fri., Aug. 1, camp style care; Mon., June 2, through Fri., July 25, four two-week sessions WHERE: Various Valley locations COST: Varies depending on camp and age of camper INFO: www.bridgespreschool.com Specialty classes for children through June and July. Enroll in any or all of the four summer sessions. Bridges Preschools are located in Chandler, Mesa, Tempe, Gilbert and Queen Creek.

Athletes in Training Sports Camp WHEN: Full-day 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; half-day 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1 p.m.-4 p.m.; Mon., June 2, through Fri., June 5; Mon. June 9, through Fri., June 12; Mon., June 16, through Thurs., June 19; and Mon., June 23, through Fri., June 25 WHERE: Santan Elementary School, 1550 E. Chandler Heights. Rd., Chandler COST: $159 per session, full-day; $79 per session, half-day INFO: (490) 786-9454, AIT@ athletesintraining.com, or www. athtletesintraining.com Multi-sport camp for players ages kindergarten through sixth grade.

WHEN: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; 10 sessions available; Mon., May 27, through Thurs., July 31; Closed Mon., May 26.

WHERE: Baker School of Music, 263 E. Warner Rd., Gilbert COST: $115 per week INFO: (480) 313-7714, www. bakerschoolofmusic.com Ages 7-14. Musical theater with a little bit of piano and guitar. Thursday is free showcase at 3 p.m. Extended day option available. Limited number of spaces per week.

Vision Kidz Summer Camp advertiser WHEN: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Mon., June 2, through Fri., June 20; Mon., June 23, through Fri., June 27; and Mon., July 7, through Fri., July 11 WHERE: Vision Gallery, 10 E. Chicago St., Chandler COST: $195-$495 INFO: http://chandlercenter.org/ connecting/camp-kidz-main.html or www. visiongallery.org/vision-kidz.html Kids age 8 to 14 will experience handson workshops that have them explore 10 different mediums of visual arts; they learn about art history, participate in gallery critiques and meet and work with professional artists.

Mad Science Summer Camp 2014 WHEN: Dates and time vary by camp WHERE: Various Valley locations COST: $235-$297 per session INFO: (480) 222-2233, www.madscience.org Appropriate for students ďŹ rst through sixth grade for most of the camps. Camps include Science Exploration, Moving with Science, Chemicals, Cells and Crime, Rockin’ Rockets and Red Hot Robots. Supply fees apply.

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