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Children build confidence, learn discipline with karate

BY TRACY HOUSE

When he was young, Master Mike Erickson played a lot of sports, had personal anger issues and wanted to get into martial arts to be tougher and stronger to appease his anger. His instructor, his own personal “Mr. Miyagi,” taught him anger is self-destructive, how to release the anger and focus his energy in a proper direction.

“Martial arts changed my life and I wanted to reach out and do the same for others,” Erickson says. He opened his school, or dojo, America’s Best Karate (ABK), 20 years ago in Chandler.

“We use a lot of references to school because our particular program is very unique to martial arts with our focus on character development for children,” Erickson explains. “A lot of places teach kicking and punching, but our focus is reinforcing the values that parents are teaching at home, like discipline, respect and self-esteem.”

Students are rewarded in class in front of their peers for making good choices in their lives. Erickson says times have changed and students respond better to reward and recognition than the “do it or else” philosophy from other generations.

“We use a lot of ‘praise, correct, praise’ philosophy to encourage the kids to make good choices and set goals for themselves which is easier for them to achieve when they feel like they are getting recognized for their efforts,” Erickson explains.

MASTERING THE TEST: Master Mike Erickson tests Laksh Gulat, 8, for his gold belt while others wait for their turn. Students test monthly to achieve higher ranking belts. STSN photo by Tracy House

SPARRING SISTERS: Tegan, 9, and Tate Sanders, 6, both orange belts, show off their form. STSN photo by Tracy House

Combining the positive philosophy with aspects of the physicality of martial arts Erickson says results in a more rounded child.

“Parents recognize that children need exercise as well as mental and physical stimulation. Martial arts provides opportunity for them to get the exercise and get the physical fitness, but also has the mental discipline of better focus and respect.”

“I like to think that we’re making better leaders for tomorrow by helping them make good choices when they’re

American Freestyle Karate combines the kicking of Tae Kwon Do, the inside ground defense of Kenpo and Hapkido, basic ground defense of Judo and Jujitsu and the balance of hands and feet that defines karate.

Students at ABK start as young as 3 years old.

“We have a special program called ‘Little Dragons,’” Erickson says. “It’s a great age to start because they’re really shaping their personality at that age and they are able to learn and adapt. Some people

younger,” Erickson says.

Erickson prefers to train all of his instructors. “They have the same style, the same attitude, the same philosophy.”

America’s Best Karate teaches American Freestyle Karate, which is a blend of styles.

It’s very scientific, Erickson says. “Our grand master, Jhoon Rhee, the founder of Tae Kwon Do in America, partnered with Bruce Lee, the father of Jeet Kune Do, and they recognized that as martial arts would grow they would need to make subtle changes to adapt.”

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think it might be too young but if you give them enough individual attention they’re able to shine even at 3 or 4 years old.”

ABK offers classes from children to adults, up to black belt level with 75 different classes a week and a flexible schedule for group and family instruction.

Erickson mentions that twice a week is a beneficial number of times to attend. The average age is 6 to 12 years old. “We call it the hobby stage—the age where children tend to find something and stick to it a little more,” he says.

Self-defense is a component of what ABK teaches. Erickson explains, “Bullies tend to have low self-esteem, so they attack the child that looks like they’re more apt to be ignorable.” The best way we can teach children, Erickson says, is “teaching them to have a positive selfesteem and project confidence to others.

Because when they carry themselves with confidence they’re not going to be picked on by the bully. Secondly, if they know they can defend themselves, we always teach them to protect their life and the life of others, never use it in an aggressive way, but if they know they have the confidence and carry themselves, they’re going to carry themselves differently in those types of situations.”

Martial arts is now part of the mainstream in cartoons and movies, with less emphasis on character and more on kicking and punching. Erickson says, “We’ve lost a lot of the teaching about the core principles. For us we feel that is the most important thing.” He continues, “We want to make sure our kids don’t

NO HORSING AROUND: Trey Knox, 6, demonstrates his horse stance. The purple belt has been studying at ABK for a year. STSN photo by Tracy House.

A LITTLE COMPETITION: Melanie McDonald and daughter Amanda, 8. Melanie is a conditional black belt who has been studying for more than two years and Amanda is a high purple belt.

STSN photo by Tracy House

have a false sense of security or feel overwhelmed that they may turn violent like we’ve seen in some cases in high schools. When a child is well-balanced, when a parent gives their time and their love and a child has exercise and goalsetting and a good positive peer group, they almost always turn out great. There really is a formula for creating a good child and having taught tens of thousands of kids, I’ve seen it.”

Erickson, a fourth-degree black belt in Freestyle, earned several other black belts in other styles as well. He studied different styles to become a better allaround martial artist and has students that have trained with him for 20 years.

He continues to compete in national competitions, winning a black belt world championship in San Diego last year. His daughter, a green belt, also won a world championship.

“She started at 3. She was raised in the studio.” He adds, “She’s been defending herself since she was born. I’d hide around the house and attack when she was a little kid. She can punch and kick like an adult.”

Erickson says he enjoys watching the kids grow and the personal relationship he has with his parents and students.

At one time he had six schools and 36 employees, but says now, “I enjoy my one school, where I can be there full-time.” He

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Martial arts are structured activities that reinforce good grades and a positive attitude, Erickson notes. He encourages students to come in and try the class for free, meet the instructors, see the facility and understand what the benefits might be to them. “The nice thing about our program is it’s something for everyone.”

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The power and legacy of example

Shoe drive continues

Part two of a five part series on tools for effective parenting

BY CAROL ELIAS

OK, we’ve all had those moments when we hear ourselves say, “Why did I just say such a thing to my child? I sound just like my mother!” That may be a good or a bad thing depending on the example set by our mothers. But the truth is that raising responsible, respectful children begins with modeling responsible, respectful behavior ourselves—our example is not to be underestimated.

Children learn more from our example than they do from our lectures.

If you want your child to eat right, then you eat right. If you want them to be organized, you must model organization.

If you want your child to talk about the excitement and wonders of learning new things, make it your goal to talk with enthusiasm about the things you read and learn every day. If you don’t want your children to whine and complain, be careful never to complain within their earshot. It’s irrational to expect more from our children than we expect of ourselves.

Do we tolerate disrespect from our children? If we do, we are teaching them inadvertently to disrespect and think less of others and ultimately of themselves. Children respond to ranting, raving, reminding and rescuing parents with mirrored behaviors, like yelling, tantrums, blaming, excuses, disrespect and irresponsibility.

Parents of young children often ask

us, “How can I constructively teach my son or daughter to deal with anger, frustration and unfairness?” How do the parents react to their angry, frustrated children? Do they get angry, too? Do they raise their voice? In the presence of such reactions, one thing leads to another and, suddenly, the situation spins out of control with regretful behaviors on both sides. Instead, try this: In a low and unemotional tone of voice, say, “I’m happy to talk to you about this when your voice is as calm as mine.” This response teaches children that they can exert control over their own behavior by choosing a similarly measured and unemotional response. Don’t deal with the underlying issues of the meltdown until they comply.

Never ask “why” when children get mad. Instead, listen. If they say, “It’s not fair.” Then ask, “What do you think would be fair?” Then wait. Or try repeating what you hear your child saying. “You want a ride on the swing right now?” Such examples, coupled with eye contact and attentive body language will affirm to them that you are listening. Now you can employ a generous dose of empathy— not sympathy—with “I can see you are very sad about this.” “What do you think would be a good way to handle this?”

Such responses shift the ownership of the emotion to them and demonstrate your full confidence in their being able to

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negotiate the situation on their own.

As parents we spend so much of our time talking to our kids. Let’s make it count by coupling our talk with good example.

To read part one of the five part series on the Five Tools for Effective Parenting, go to newvistasblog.com/ blog/unlocking-power-example-raisingresponsible-children.

Carol Elias is co-director of New Vistas Center for Education, a private preschool through sixth grade August through May and preschool through high school June through August. New Vistas Center for Education is located at 670 N. Arizona Ave., Suite 35, Chandler.

New shoes for children in need continue to be collected through Aug. 31 at Sonoran Spine Center, 2557 S. Val Vista Dr., Suite 103, Gilbert.

Buckner International’s annual nationwide Shoes for Orphan Souls drive seeks to collect more than 200,000 pairs of new shoes and socks in 2013. Since 1999, Buckner has sent more than 2.5 million pairs of new shoes to children in 74 countries around the world, including nearly a third of shoes and socks collected distributed in the United States.

Donated items should be for children and teens; due to customs regulations, shoes and socks should be new. Athletic shoes in sizes youth 1 to adult 8 are in the greatest demand. Cash donations to help provide new shoes and cover distribution costs are also accepted.

Locally, volunteers are needed to coordinate shoe drives at their churches, businesses, schools or civic organizations; volunteers are also needed to travel to colonias along the U.S./Mexico border and to countries including the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Peru and Russia to help distribute shoes and socks.

To learn more about the drive and volunteer opportunities, call 1-866-7747463 or visit Buckner.org/shoes. Contact Ashley Baker at Sonoran Spine Center at 480-962-0071 or sonoranspine.com for more details.

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Free SAT workshop After-school enrichment for students offered at EVJCC

SanTan Sun-area students and parents are invited to attend a free SAT workshop offered

by Tutor House Tutoring Services from 10 to 11 a.m. Sat., Sept. 14 in the Monsoon Room at the Chandler Public Library’s Sunset Branch, 4930 W. Ray Rd., Chandler.

Participants will become familiar with test format and scoring, question types and content and strategies and techniques for SAT subjects. The workshop is offered in addition to Tutor House’s regular SAT and ACT prep programs.

Tutor House is a family-owned and –operated learning center helping students reach their full potential by providing an individualized approach to education. The tutoring process begins with a skills assessment to identify students’ academic strengths and weaknesses; test results are then reviewed with parents, and a program is designed to address the student’s individual needs.

A wide range of one-on-one and small group tutoring for students in grades K through 12 is available, including tutoring in reading, math, writing, Spanish, study skills, algebra, geometry, calculus, SAT/ACT prep and more.

Tutor House is at 6139 S. Rural Rd., Suite 102 in Tempe and 100 W. Boston St., Suite 4 in Chandler.

For more information or to sign up, visit TutorHouseAZ.com, call 480-857-1222 or email Tutoring@TutorHouseAZ.com.

A weekly after-school enrichment program for students in pre-K through sixth grade offers an innovative curriculum to help connect children to Judaism at East Valley Jewish Community Center, 908 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler.

Am Yisrael Chai at the J, taught by Liora Hamu, is divided into two groups based on age. Pre-K and kindergarten students meet from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and students in first through sixth grades meet Thursdays. Cost is $18 per semester.

The weekly program aims to help enhance students’ Jewish identity and love of Judaism with hands-on lessons and fun and meaningful activities. A minimum of four to six fieldtrips are planned throughout the program to enhance learning, such as a trip to the grocery store for a scavenger hunt to help teach kids about eating kosher foods, or a bus ride to the Desert Botanical Garden to help children learn the importance Tikkun Olam, or Repair the World, through nature, environmental awareness and scientific discovery. Children will celebrate traditional Jewish holidays and use real-life experiences to increase their Hebrew vocabulary.

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MOPS set to begin new year Mothers of children kindergarten age and younger are welcome to join the new year of MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) from 9 to 11:30 a.m. the first and third Thursday of every month at The Grove, 2777 S. Gilbert Rd., Chandler.

MOPS is an international nonprofit organization that encourages, equips and helps women with young children to become the best moms they can be. Each meeting features brunch, guest speakers and crafts, plus a small group discussion that allows members to share experiences, learn from one another and support each other. Childcare is provided.

Outside of monthly meetings, MOPS offers play dates and Mom’s Nights Out. To learn more, email Mops@ thegroveaz.org.

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Gilbert school makes the grade All American Leadership Academy elementary campuses, including its Gilbert campus, earned “A” grades from the Arizona Department of Education.

According to the ADE, schools earning an “A” must demonstrate an “excellent level of performance,” which includes a minimum 90% pass rate on AIMS as well as “greater academic growth” year to year.

The American Leadership Academy is at 3155 S. San Tan Village Pkwy. in Gilbert, with other campuses located in Mesa, Queen Creek and San Tan Valley.

For more information, call 480-988-3204 or visit alaschools.org.

SuperFarm continues limited hours SuperFarm continues its closure through Sept. 9, except 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays during the SuperFarm Market, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Tours are by appointment only at 10 a.m. Saturdays during the closure. Students ages 3 and older and of all riding abilities are welcome to discounted one-hour riding lessons in August. A free select flavor of Udder Delights ice cream will be given to the first 100 visitors to the SuperFarm Market in August.

SuperFarm is at 3440 S. Hawes Rd. in Mesa. Visit superstitionfarm.com or call 602432-6865 to learn more.

Gilbert restaurant features free family fun on Aug. 23 Muscle cars, hot rods, a free game truck for kids and an extended happy hour are all part of a Family Fun Night held from 7 to 9 p.m. Thu., Aug. 23 at Nicantoni’s, 1430 W. Warner Rd., Suite #136, Gilbert.

Nicantoni’s offers a classic menu of New York-style pizza and pasta.

For more information, call 480-892-2234 or visit nicantonis.com, or follow Nicantoni’s on Facebook at facebook.com/nicantonis.

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EVCT holds troupe, show auditions Youth ages 8 to 18 are invited to audition for East Valley Children’s Theatre’s troupes and upcoming productions.

Open-call auditions for “The Secret Garden,” running Sept. 26 through Oct. 6, are held at 5 p.m. for ages 8 to 11 and 7 p.m. for ages 12 to 18 Mon., Aug. 19 and Tue., Aug. 20. Callback auditions are 6 p.m. Wed., Aug. 21. No advance preparation or appointment is necessary; participants should bring a photo of themselves and come dressed for dance and movement.

Auditions are also held for EVCT’s various troupes during the last week of August.

EVCT Bravo, EVCT’s musical theater performance troupe, holds auditions at 5 p.m. Wed., Aug. 28 for kids ages 12 to 18. The troupe will meet from 5 to 7 p.m.

Wednesdays. Cost to participate in the troupe is $150 for 14 weeks of instruction and a performance shirt; music fee is extra.

Auditions for EVCT Express are held at 4:30 p.m. Thu., Aug. 29 for ages 8 to 16. This performance troupe takes a title to a show and through improvisation creates a script that is then rehearsed and performed throughout the East Valley community. The group meets from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays.

On the Spot Improv Troupe auditions

youth ages 12 to 18 at 6 p.m. Tue., Aug. 27. The performance troupe presents improvisational programs at a variety of locations, making up their performance on the spot. The troupe meets from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays.

Cost to participate in EVCT Express or On the Spot Improv Troupe is $150 for 14 weeks of instruction, performance shirt and supplies.

Registration is also ongoing for EVCT’s fall 2013 youth theater classes, including Drama 101, Musical Theater Techniques, Developing Theater Skills Through Improvisation and more. Classes are held in six- or eight-week one-hour sessions.

All auditions and classes are held at the EVCT Studio, 4501 E. Main St., Mesa. For troupe auditions, call for an appointment.

To learn more, visit evct.org or call the EVCT Office at 480-756-3828.

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Make your best pitch for $5,000 D-backs and University of Phoenix are sponsors Applications are being accepted for the $150,000 School Challenge, presented by the University of Phoenix, to benefit schools across the state.

The Arizona Diamondbacks’ program is open to all Arizona public, private and nonprofit charter schools, grades K-12.

“Last season we were astounded by the volume and quality of applications received and we know that schools across the state truly need help,” says D-backs’ president and CEO Derrick Hall. “That’s where the D-backs and University of Phoenix step in and we are excited to be able to bring back this valuable program. We are dedicated to ensuring that the schools in our state receive the resources that will make the biggest impact on our students and the community at large.”

50 schools already won With more than 1,300 applications last year, the D-backs were able to grant $5,000 to 50 schools for a total of $250,000 in 2012. The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation provided $150,000 for the program and the University of Phoenix provided $100,000. The $5,000 grants helped schools from across the state with needs such as educational supplies, books, updated computer programs, mobile computer labs and school improvements.

“Our community, schools and students thrive when supported by local businesses and organizations,” says University of Phoenix President Dr. Bill Pepicello. “University of Phoenix is committed to providing support in the communities in which we reside and we are so proud to be part of this school challenge program in partnership with the D-backs helping to ensure the education of our youth.”

The School Challenge is part of the D-backs’ overall charitable efforts and last season, the team and its charitable arm, the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation, surpassed $30 million in combined donations since its inception in 1998, including more than $4 million in 2012.

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Multicultural education conference is free “Multicultural Education: An Approach to Educational Equity” is the theme of the second annual Multicultural Education Conference, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat., Sept. 7 at Chandler-Gilbert Community College, 2626 E. Pecos Rd., Chandler. The free conference includes continental breakfast and lunch.

Session topics include: • Native Americans and Public Education • LGBTQ Issues in Education • Guidelines for Selecting Multicultural Literature • Teaching the Civil Rights Movement in Grades 7-12 • Portraits of Children: Culturally Competent Assessment • Muslims in Education: What Every Teacher Should Know • Relatives as Parents: The New

Parental Paradigm • Organizing a High School Gay/ Straight Alliance Club • Insight on Dr. Kunjufu’s Literature Regarding the Education of Black Students • School Segregation in Arizona: A Historical Perspective • Teaching/Administration as a Career Choice for Minorities • Micro-inequities: What We Don’t Know Does Hurt Us • No Place for Hate: Creating Inclusive Environments The conference is open to students, teachers and parents and CEUs are available.

RSVP with name, position—teacher, student, administrator, parent—and dietary restrictions, if any, by Fri., Aug. 30 by email to mesamlkjr@gmail.com.

Raise funds at Nicantoni’s for burn victims A fundraiser to benefit the Arizona Burn Center at the Maricopa County Medical Center in Phoenix is being held 6 p.m. Thu., Sept. 19 at Nicantoni’s Pizza, 1430 W. Warner Rd., Suite 136, Gilbert.

Nicantoni’s will donate 50% of all food sales that evening to continue its funding of a warming unit in the burn center’s emergency room. Donations of toys and books for children admitted for treatment will also be accepted. Those who attend and donate will have their name entered into a raffle to win prizes. Representatives from the Arizona Burn Center and the Gilbert Fire Department will provide information about fire safety. There will be a special appearance by the Devoted Dolls and motorcycles and hot rods will be on display in the parking lot. The Game Truck will also offer two hours of free play.

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WHERE KIDS EAT FREE Apple Dumpling Café 3076 E. Chandler Heights Rd. Suite 101, Gilbert 480-279-3879 AppleDumplingCafe.com Here’s the deal: Mondays are Family Value night, where kids eat free with each adult meal and two drinks purchased. On Family Fun night, kids receive free ice cream with a meal. After school coolness is from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, where kids buy one ice cream, and get one free Chompie’s 3481 W. Frye Rd., Chandler 480-398-3008 chompies.com Here’s the deal: All day Tuesday, children 10 and younger receive one free item from the Kids Meal menu with adult meal purchase of $8 or more. Dine in only.

Dilly’s Deli 2895 S. Alma School Rd., Suite 5, Chandler 480-722-0644 dillysdeli.com Here’s the deal: On weekends, get one free kids meal for each adult meal purchased for $4.79 or more.

El Palacio Restaurant & Cantina 2950 E. Germann Rd., Chandler 480-802-5770 epchandler.com Here’s the deal: Wednesday kids 12 and younger eat free with paid adult.

Fat Willy’s 4850 S. Gilbert Rd., Chandler 480-883-1356 fatwillysaz.com/Chandler Here’s the deal: From 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, dine in and get a free kids meal with every adult entrée purchased. Little Leaguers menu only, 12 and younger.

Frio Mio Frozen Yogurt 4991 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler 480-609-0007 Here’s the deal: Every day, kids wearing a sports or scouts uniform receive 50% off frozen yogurt and 50 cent all beef hot dogs.

Pittsburgh Willy’s 1509 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler 480-857-2860 pittsburghwillys.com Here’s the deal: Every day except Sunday breakfast, kids younger than 10 eat free with each paying adult. Additional kids eat for 50% off; Wee Willy menu only.

Planet Sub 1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler 480-245-6503 planetsub.com Here’s the deal: Monday kids eat free with paid adult.

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Here’s the deal: Kids eat free from kids menu after 4 p.m. Thursdays with adult entree. Dine-in only. Cannot be combined with any other offers or specials.

The Cove Grill 5070 S. Gilbert Rd., Suite 400, Chandler 480-802-9070 thecovegrill.com Here’s the deal: Tuesday kids younger than 12 receive one free meal per adult entrée purchased.

The Sushi Room 2475 W. Queen Creek Rd., Chandler 480-821-9000 sushiroomaz.com Here’s the deal: Sunday Funday means kids 12 and younger eat free, two kids per paying adult.

Uncle Bear’s Grill & Bar 1980 W. Germann Rd., Chandler 480-722-1555 unclebearsgrillandbar.com Here’s the deal: Wednesday kids eat free with each full price entrée purchased.

Whiskey Rose Bar and Grill 135 W. Ocotillo Rd. Chandler 480-895-ROSE (7673) whiskeyrosesaloon.com Here’s the deal: Kids eat free every day with the purchase of an adult entree and kids drink.

WHERE KIDS EAT FREE The SanTan Sun News now has a regular “Where kids eat free” section.

Restaurant owners, please email us details such as days of the week kids can eat free at your establishment, and what conditions apply, such as purchase of an adult meal, certain hours, etc., Include your restaurant name, address, phone and website and a contact name for verification.

Readers, if you know of a location that has a kids-eatfree program, email us with the restaurant name, a phone and / or email for confirmation and details.

Email information to KidsEatFree@santansun.com.

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RideNow hosts ‘Golf for Kids’ Come out and enjoy golf, lunch, silent auction, raffle drawings and guest speakers from the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) at the seventh annual “Golf for Kids” hosted by RideNow Powersports in partnership with Ride for Kids. The tournament begins with a shotgun start, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sun., Sept. 22 at Stone Creek Golf Club, 4435 E. Paradise Village Pkwy. S., Phoenix. All proceeds benefit PBTF. Registration is $100 per player.

Individuals can register solo, but are encouraged to register in groups of four.

Various sponsorship packages are available to support the goals of each sponsor.

“This is going to be the fourth year we’ve held the registration and sponsorship costs,” says Matt Petrovich, director of marketing for RideNow Powersports.

“In order to exceed our previous years’ contributions to the PBTF, we’re trying to get more participants and sponsors instead of raising costs.”

More than $33,000 was raised in last year’s tournament and the company hopes to go beyond that amount this year.

RideNow Powersports is seeking sponsors to help exceed last year’s fundraising success.

“We always give an extreme amount of credit to our credit to our sponsors,” Petrovich says. “Without them, this wouldn’t be as successful as it is. Last year we raised more money than expected. It’s going to be hard to beat this year, but I know we can.”

Ride for Kids and PBTF are working

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together to discover a cause of and a cure for childhood brain tumors by supporting medical research, aiding in the early detection and treatment of childhood brain tumors and providing educational and emotional support for children and their families.

“This is always a fun tournament,” Petrovich says. “It’s not your average golf outing. Sure, players can pay for ‘mulligans,’ which is basically an extra chance to hit if you mess up, but we’ve also got ‘hooligans,’ where we send our staff members to harass chosen teams. Each hole has a different theme or prize associated with it, so no hole is the same.”

With 25 stores nationwide, including Harley-Davidson dealerships, RideNow Powersports, the parent company of Chandler Harley-Davidson located at 56th Street and Chandler Boulevard, is the largest dealer group in the industry selling top brands such as Polaris, Can-Am, Seadoo, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Honda and BMW. Find more information about becoming a sponsor or registering for the event at ridenow.com/golf or email Matt Petrovich at mpetrovich@ridenow.com.

The Girl’s Rule!

Foundation’s second annual Brilliant, Beautiful and Bold Role Model Award, presented by Financial Life Planners, is seeking nominations from local leaders, coaches, parents, mentors, teachers and friends for San Tan-area girls who make a difference in their community, their family or their school.

All nominees will be invited to the Phoenix Mercury Women of Inspiration game Aug. 31 to be acknowledged at halftime on the court. Deadline for nominations is Sat., Sept. 7 and must include 500 words or less on how the nominee makes a difference and is a role model.

Four Valley winners will receive $200 in Visa gift cards and prizes and be announced at the second annual Girls Rule! Shine Brightly Teens and Women Summit Sept. 21 at the US Airways Center. To submit a nomination or find out more, visit girlsrulefoundation.org

Teens shine brightly The second annual Shine Brightly Teens and Women Summit will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., Sept. 21 at the US Airways Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix.

A day of inspirational workshops for girls, Shine Brightly Teens and Women Summit invites Arizona teens and women to hear experts share and provide practical tools for building and maintaining self-esteem, financial planning, achieving goals and making healthy life choices. The day includes a light breakfast and lunch, unique raffle baskets and entertainment by the Phoenix Mercury Hip Hop Squad.

The event sponsored by Financial Life Planners LLC and hosted by the Girls Rule! Foundation in partnership with the YWCA and Phoenix Mercury, will award the Brilliant, Beautiful and Bold Role Model Award to four Arizona teens.

To purchase tickets, become a sponsor or learn more go to girlsrulefoundation.org.

Register for Fall Classes!

The fall Break Time magazine outlining all-ages recreation classes, youth camps and special events for September, October and November is available at libraries and city offices as well as aquatic and recreation centers and online at www.chandleraz.gov/breaktime.

Registration is open! For more information, call 480-782-2727.

Chandler Recreation Offers A Variety of Fall Activities!

Wednesday Family Night Activities Wednesday, August 21 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Join in the fun at Family Night at Tumbleweed Recreation Center (745 E. Germann Rd). There is a different activity each week. The fee is $2 ($3 for non-residents ages 1-12) and $3 ($5 for non-residents ages 13-17). Call 480-782-2900 or visit www.chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed for more information.

August Parent & Toddler Activities Stay Safe around Water Saturday, August 17, 24 & 31 Noon - 2 p.m.

August is Drowning Impact Awareness Month in Arizona. Chandler Aquatics and Fire have Water Safety Events set up for the next three Saturday’s.

Join them on the 17th at Arrowhead Pool (1475 W. Erie Street), the 24th at Nozomi Aquatic Center (250 S Kyrene Rd) and the 31st at Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center (5901 S Hillcrest Dr.) to pick up a purple ribbon of support, play games, learn about year round swimming opportunities and most importantly learn how to keep their loved ones safe around water. Admission to the pool is free during the event. Call 480-782-22750 or visit www.chandleraz.gov/aquatics for more information.

Every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 - 11 a.m., the Tumbleweed Recreation Center (745 E. Germann Rd) host “Tumble Tots” indoor activities designed for children five years of age and under to play under parental or guardian supervision. This fun, safe and clean area provides a variety of toys, equipment and activities that are sure to keep the kids entertained. There is a $2 fee ($3 nonresident) per child.

Fee included in all TRC family passes. Call 480-782-2900 or visit www.chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed for more information.

Chandler Teen Council Chandler Teen Programs are seeking Chandler teens interested in service and getting involved in the community. The Community Center, Tumbleweed Recreation Center and Environmental Education Center are accepting application for the Teen Council and Green Teen Programs. For more information please email chandlerteens@chandleraz.gov.

Stay Connected Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @ChandlerRec, and on Facebook and YouTube at Chandler Recreation for the latest news. Check out the July / August issue of “Come Out & Play, Chandler!” on YouTube. This episode features the Chandler Libraries. You can sign up for the Chandler Recreation monthly newsletter at www.chandleraz.gov/listserv.html.

For more information, call 480-7822727.

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San Tan Mountain Regional Park summer events offer fun throughout August San Tan Mountain Regional Park, 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek, continues to offer summer fun events throughout August. Watch the Snake Feeding 2 to 3 p.m.

Sat., Aug. 17 or walk along 2.2–mile Stargazer Trail listening to the sounds of wildlife and exploring the nightlife atmosphere to experience the majestic Sonoran Desert on a Moonlight Hike 8 to 9:30 p.m. Sat., Aug. 17. Bring a flashlight and enjoy the casual pace as the desert comes to life.

Bike riders of all levels are invited to participate in the San Tan Shredders Night Ride 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thu., Aug. 22.

Learn new skills, meet other riders and enjoy a night ride.

Participants meet at the trailhead at the designated time to warm up and talk about the most recent mountain biking news then beginner, intermediate and advanced groups will form to hit the trails of San Tan at night. Bring bike, water, two sources of light and a helmet.

Bring a blanket, pillows and snacks and enjoy a cinematic adventure on the jumbo projector screen in the airconditioned nature center for Movie Madness, noon to 2 p.m. Sat., Aug. 24.

For more information call 480-655-5554 or visit maricopa. gov/parks/santan.

NIGHT RIDERS: Join the San Tan Shredders Night Ride 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thu., Aug. 22 at San Tan Mountain Regional Park. Riders of all levels welcome. Submitted photo

Copperstar seeks actors for ‘Joseph’ Copperstar Repertory Company is seeking singers and actors for its fall production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” to be held Oct. 11, 12 and 17 through 19 at Mesa Arts Center.

Copperstar will host auditions Aug. 22 and 23 at its facility at 1514 E. Laredo St. in Chandler. Children ages 8 to 12 are invited to audition from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, and teens/adults ages 13 and older can schedule appointments on Friday.

Roles are available in “Joseph” in the children’s chorus as well as in the adult cast.

To sign up for an audition, or for more information, visit copperstarrep.org or call 480-699-1655.

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Kids: Win $15 gift card from Changing Hands Bookstore Students who either live in Chandler, Gilbert, Queen Creek or surrounding areas or who attend area schools can win $15 gift cards from Changing Hands Bookstore, thanks to a partnership between the bookseller and the SanTan Sun News.

This ongoing, monthly promotion awards a $15 Changing Hands gift card to every youth whose article, story, poem, essay, editorial, book review, photo or illustration is chosen to be printed in the SanTan Sun Kids Opportunity section, while supplies last. The Kids Opportunity section is printed in the Youth Section of the first paper of the month, each month. The best news is that even though only one to three submissions are printed per month, all good submissions are held in a file to be printed in future issues. So if an entry doesn’t win this month, it could win next month—or even the month after that.

To enter, visit SanTanSun.com, click on Youth and then on Student Writer Permission Slip to download a submission-permission slip. Complete the form and have a parent sign it so the paper has permission to print the entry and the author or artist’s byline. Then, email the submission-permission slip and writing or artwork to news@SanTanSun.com as a Word file, if writing, or JPEG, if art, or pasted into the email.

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CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Aug 20, 22: Junior high parent/teacher conferences Aug. 28-29: Elementary parent/teacher conferences Sept. 2: Labor Day holiday; no school

Carlson Champions Early release – Parent-teacher conferences are Wed., Aug. 28 and Thu., Aug. 29, with early dismissal at 11:30 a.m. both days.

Fundraiser fun – PTO’s Check-a-thon fundraiser begins Tue., Sept. 3 and runs throughout the month. Parents are encouraged to make a flat donation to support PTO’s efforts in acquiring items from the teacher and school wish lists.

Class competitions will be held.

Save the date – Parents and neighbors are invited to the first general PTO meeting of the school year Wed., Sept. 4 to learn more about Chandler’s override election in November. Community members without children in the district may also attend and learn more about how the funds will be used to keep area schools highly rated, which in turn increases home values, promotes competition among private and charter schools and attracts high-paying companies to Chandler.

Straight As – Carlson earned an A rating from the Arizona Department of Education after its first year, as did Chandler Unified School District as a whole.

Calendar Aug. 30: Champions Assembly, 1:30 p.m.

Youth Sept. 4: General PTO meeting, 6:30 p.m., Media Center Sept. 6: Jamba Juice Fun Friday, smoothies $3 each —Lora Robinson

CTA-Independence Hawks Welcome back – Thanks to all the parents who attended Curriculum Night; it was a great turnout, and a great start to the year.

Book it – The Book Fair runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 3 through Sept. 10 and is a great opportunity to stock up on reading material. If interested in volunteering at this event, contact Mrs. Hyman in the library.

Help wanted – CTA families are encouraged to support the CEF 100% Awareness Campaign. Information is coming home on how to help CEF to support CUSD schools and students via new teacher and in-classroom teacher grants.

Tax credits – Contributions to qualifying activities such as arts or after-school programs can reduce taxes and benefit the school. Qualifying contributions of up to $200 for individuals and $400 for married couples filing jointly can be claimed as tax credits to reduce taxes owed to the state or increase the state refund. To learn more about tax credit donations, visit the school website.

Kudos – Congrats to CUSD and CTAIndependence for ranking highly in the Arizona Department of Education’s recent evaluations. Chandler has 10 schools

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in the top 100 for Arizona, with CTAIndependence ranking 40th in the state.

CTA-Independence earned the highest letter grade of A. Calendar Aug. 28-29: Early release for parentteacher conferences Sept. 3-10: Book Fair, Media Center —Wendi Olson

Fulton Fire Save the date – Families are encouraged to help kick off the new school year by attending Fulton Family Night from 4 to 8 p.m. Thu., Aug. 22 at Peter Piper Pizza at Alma School and Queen Creek roads in Chandler. Teachers will participate in fun contests and activities at the restaurant.

Good grade – Fulton earned an A from the Arizona Department of Education and is ranked one of the top 100 schools ranked in the entire state of Arizona.

—Rebecca Bentz

Hancock Heat Decades Dance – The fifth grade hosts the annual Decades Dance from 5 to 7 p.m. Fri., Aug. 23. Tickets will be on sale before and after school Mon., Aug. 19 through Fri., Aug. 23.

Tax credits – Hancock families are asked to consider donating to the school through the extracurricular tax credit program, and to encourage friends, neighbors and relatives who live in Arizona to also donate.

Donations can be made in any amount or in increments; married couples can donate

up to $400 or singles up to $200. The full donation will be returned in the form of a tax credit.

—Guia Lehr

Tarwater Toros Fieldtrip fun – Kindergarten students will take a fieldtrip to Stuffington Bear Factory in September, where they will learn about the history of the Teddy bear, nonfictional bears compared to fictional bears, story sequencing and many more skills connected to the AZ Common Core.

Tax credit donations are welcome to help students enjoy more hands-on learning experience; thanks to all who have donated already.

School Cents – Shop and log all Chandler Fashion Center and The Boulevard Shops receipts to earn School Cents points for Tarwater. Original receipts may be shown to the staff at Guest Services, located on the upper level across from Barnes & Noble at Chandler Fashion Center, or turn receipts into the front office to be logged.

Receipts must be dated between Aug. 15, 2013 and April 15, 2014. Tarwater earns at least five points for every dollar spent at any of the participating stores, restaurants and services, with additional bonus point opportunities throughout the year.

This great program has earned Tarwater $8,000 in the last three years. Everyone’s participation is needed to help Tarwater earn first place again and the grand prize of $3,000.

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www.SanTanSun.com Basha High Bears Mad skills – Basha High attended the National Math Convention this summer for the first time, the only school to represent Arizona at the conference. Basha High students David Li, Connor Schmitt, Samantha Bouchal and Sebastian Scouras took third place in the State Bowl, the biggest competition of the convention.

David Li placed eighth in Sequences and Series, fifth in Mu Calculus and first in Computer Science; Tyler Pinho placed 10th overall in the Chalk Talk; and Logan Mahan earned 14th place in the Gemini competition. The competition is open to high schools and two-year colleges, with roughly 650 students attending from all

around the U.S. The 2014 National Math Convention will be held July 20 through 25, 2014 in Orlando, FL. —Carol Skocypec

CTA-Goodman Gators Donuts with Dad – Students may bring any special men in their lives, such as fathers, grandfathers, uncles, neighbors, etc., to share breakfast with them Fri., Aug. 23. Cost is $1 for students or $1.75 for adults and includes a donut, muffin, cinnamon roll, breakfast bar or breakfast bun, fruit and a drink, milk and juice.

Coffee will be provided for adults.

Only cash is accepted; exact change is appreciated.

HIGH HONORS: Basha High’s AgriScience teacher Katharyn Kubista, Principal Ken James and AgriScience teacher Sharon Metzger show off the NAAE (National Association of Agricultural Educators) Outstanding Agriculture Program of the Year Award for Basha High’s AgriScience Department, given at the Arizona Agricultural Education Association Annual Meeting earlier this summer. BHS now moves on to the regional competition for Outstanding Program, competing against all the western states. Submitted photo

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Calendar Aug. 20: Volunteer training, 9 a.m., Media Center Aug. 23: Donuts with Dad, 7:15-8 a.m., Multipurpose Room Aug. 23: “Action Hero” Assembly, grades 3-6, 1:30 p.m., Multipurpose Room Aug. 27: PTO cookie dough sales begin Aug. 28-29: Early dismissal for parentteacher conferences, 11:10 a.m.

—Kathie Butters

Knox Knights Early release – Students will be dismissed at 12:10 p.m. Wed., Aug. 28 and Thu., Aug. 29. Look for correspondence from teachers about scheduling parent-teacher conferences.

Warm welcome – Welcome to all the new Knox Knights families; the year is off to a great start. Join the Knox PTO at its next meeting at 3:45 p.m. Tue., Sept. 3 in the library. Free child care is provided for the hour. For more information and a meeting agenda, visit knoxpto.com.

Collection competition – Families are encouraged to start collecting Box Tops and Labels for Education for the school competition. One primary K-3 class and one intermediate 4-6 class will each win sports equipment for collecting the most in its class group. The competition ends Sept. 27.

Art smart – Volunteers for the Art Masterpiece program are always welcome; no previous art experience is necessary. All lessons and supplies are provided. Contact the school if interested.

—Jacqueline Bartrim

YOUTH CHRONICLES Berit Anderson, Nicole Grounds, Audrey Nissly and David Poulin, all of Chandler, are on the spring 2013 Deans’ List at Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, CA. To qualify, students earn a grade point average of 3.5 or better.

Bina Mehta of Chandler is a recent initiate into Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Bina is a student at Arizona State University.

Girl Scout Troop 1079 of Gilbert traveled to the Disneyland Park at Disneyland Resort earlier this summer to take part in the Energy & Waves Physics Lab 101 program, one of the Disney Youth Education Series Programs.

Scott Gosselin of Chandler is on the spring 2013 Dean’s List at Villanova University in Villanova, PA. To qualify, a matriculated fulltime student must earn a semester grade point average of at least 3.5. Scott is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

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