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Black Friday still big deal for brick-and-mortar stores BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY AFN Staff Writer

lack Friday is the biggest shopping day of the year and from Scottsdale to Ahwatukee, Phoenix to east Mesa and Gilbert, malls and retail centers are putting their best foot forward to get shoppers in the door. That also puts extra pressure on local police, who are planning to deploy extra resources to retail destinations during the post-Thanksgiving buying rush. Analysts have predicted a rosy sales season for retailers, with the National Retail Federation predicting up to a 4.8 percent bump in sales during the holiday season.

One driver of that bump could be toy sales as retailers jump to fill the vacancy left by the Toys R’ Us bankruptcy, according to CBRE’s 2018 U.S. Retail Holiday Trends Guide. The guide shows that retailers like Target and Walmart are expanding their toy selection to fill the void, so shoppers should watch out for Black Friday deals from those two mega stores as they compete for the $1.3 billion in annual toy sales Toys R’ Us left behind. That accounted for about five percent of the total toy market. The big brands aren’t the only stores that will benefit from Black Friday, though. See

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Santa, Kick-Off Party ready to open the holiday season AFN News Staff

ith one million lights already adorning the saguaros and trees along Chandler Boulevard in Ahwatukee Foothills, the time has come to have some family-friendly fun at an event that helps support this 28-year tradition. And you can do it at the 23rd annual Holiday Kick-off Party noon-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, at Desert Foothills Park at the corner of Chandler Boulevard and Desert Foothills Parkway. But even before you head down

to the park, another Ahwatukee Thanksgiving awaits your attention tomorrow morning, Friday, Nov. 23, at Ahwatukee Plaza on Elliot Road just west of I-10. Santa will be arriving at 11 a.m. by helicopter – another decades-old tradition started by Millie’s Hallmark – with other activities built around his visit from See

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Gracelyn Deveraux got a chance to talk to Santa at last year’s Kick-Off Party.

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hanksgiving came early again this year for about 400 foster children in group homes with the help of some Mesa and Ahwatukee women. For the sixth consecutive year, women from the First United Methodist Church of Mesa teamed up with the Ahwatukee Kiwanis Club and the women of Desert Foothills United Methodist Church to host the children last Monday, Nov. 19, to a Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings – and a lot more. Led by Kiwanis Club member Andi Pettyjohn, Desert Foothills congregant Carolyn Blaney Arndt and Katie Mozurkewich, Pamela Ripley of First United Methodist, more than 100 volunteers cooked 176 pounds of turkey breast and huge amounts of side dishes for the non-denominational event. There are over 18,000 children in foster care in Arizona through no fault of their own, said Arndt, who also is a Court Appointed Special Advocate, or CASA, for Maricopa Foster Children. Another CASA, Mary Davis also is involved in organizing the dinner. “Sometimes we need reminding that the children have done nothing wrong – it is their family situation that isn’t safe. More than half of all foster children are now going into group home care, and many, even little ones, remain in foster shelters. There are not enough traditional-style foster homes, and those big group homes won’t be making any type of Thanksgiving dinner,” Arndt added. The Arizona Cardinals are big supporters of the dinner and bring along their mascot Big Red as well as cheerleaders and Fiesta Bowl Ambassadors. The players sign autographs and the kids win prizes in raffles – the most popular being a football signed by the team. Arndt underscored the plight of some of the kids, telling volunteers: “Remember that sad or angry children who aren’t eating, and don’t want to speak to you, See

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might have just came in to foster care a few hours earlier and had to come along with their group home, no matter how sad they are feeling.” Arndt also told new volunteers, “The best part of the whole night is watching so many smiles as kids recognize friends from previous homes.” Catered by Ed helped prepare the meal, side dishes came from Charleston’s Mesa and Texas Roadhouse, and dessert consisted of pies baked by volunteers. Pettyjohn and Arndt met by chance in 2013 and after hearing that there were foster children who wouldn’t be having any type of Thanksgiving meal, “we thought we could gather together volunteers and at least do a turkey dinner,” Arndt said. “We had no idea of the needs in the foster care system.” Arndt was so moved by their plight that she trained to be a CASA, helping to watch out for children’s welfare in the foster care system and provide mentoring to them. “These are lost kids in the system,” she explained. “We know 25 percent of them could be in jail in the next year. They don’t have to be. If the public steps up, you can

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Women from both Desert Foothills United Methodist Church in Ahwatukee and First United Methodist Church of Mesa ladle out Thanksgiving trimmings to foster kids from group homes.

mentor them or volunteer and just connect with them.” Besides the Thanksgiving dinner, Pettyjohn also helps organize an annual baby shower for pregnant foster girls and helps get Christmas gifts for foster boys and girls from group homes as well. The Christmas gift drive will be beginning soon.

donated new gifts, clothes and footwear for the youth. Arndt said she hopes the dinner acts to raise awareness about the plight of older youth in the foster system, many of whom have trouble being adopted and remain stuck in the system until they come of age. But she also hopes the dinner provides a happy experience they can look back on fondly. People can still help as well. Information on how to help foster kids: AZHelpingHands.org or voicesforcasachildren.org. To help fund its annual Thanksgiving dinner for hundreds of foster kids, people can send a donation to the Ahwatukee Kiwanis, PO Box 50596, Phoenix, AZ 85076. Specify Thanksgiving or foster youth on the check. To learn how to help with the Christmas gift distribution, contact info@ahwatukeekiwanis.org or 602-402-6267.

Desert Foothills United Methodist doesn’t stop with a Thanksgiving dinner for the foster children, either. Congregants have continued to do outreach to those in need, preparing a Christmas turkey dinner for a large group home for teenage boys and having an Angel Tree where members of the congregation match

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whatever it takes to make Ahwatukee’s biggest party of the year another success. The Kick-Off party has become not only a tradition for many local families, but also an ideal event for them and for out-oftown guests who are visiting for the long Thanksgiving weekend. Food will be available in three areas. In the park, Popcycle, Water & Ice, Yoasis and Kettle Corn will be there. Restaurant Row will include Picnic Specialties, Tukee’s Tamales, Jersey Mikes, the Halal Guys, Nello’s, Hot Bamboo AZ, Arribas, WOW WOW Lemonade, I Dream Of Weenies, The Original Hoagie Shop and Chik Fil A, along with Waffle Crush and Pour Jo Coffee trucks. The party also will have inflatables and rides that kids can enjoy for 50 cents a ticket or $20 for an all-day pass. Kids also will enjoy a Santa’s Village as well as train rides until the sun goes down. The two stages feature entertainment all day long. One stage will feature bands, headlined by the popular Tripwire. The other will feature local groups, including the cast of Kimberly Lewis’ Ahwatukee Nutcracker, the Mountain Pointe High School Step Dance Troupe, the Sierra Strikers Mallet Ensemble, Desert Foothills United Methodist Church Choir, Mountainside Martial Arts, Horizon Community Learning Center’s Cantabile Honor Chorale, the Pecos Line Dancers and a performance from part of Esperanza Lutheran Church’s new Christmas show, titled “Noelphobia.” Featuring a big cast of mostly Ahwatukee youngsters and teens, “Noelophobia” will be presented in full at 7 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 and at 3 p.m. Dec. 3 at Esperanza Lutheran Church, 2601 E. Thunderhill Place, Ahwatukee. The Kick-Off Party also has benefitted from an unexpected but welcome injection of new sponsors – notably Connect202Partners, which enthusiastically jumped aboard. Other sponsors include Vision Community management, Wild Horse Pass Development Authority, Earnhardt Ford, Keystone Montessori, Foothills Pet Resort, TSC Air, PostNet, Safeway, Big O Tires, SRP, United Brokers Group, Premier Community Management, Magical Journey Learning Center, Allstate, Kokopelli Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, Two Men and a Truck and the Ahwatukee Foothills News.

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Chandler couple feels pain of losing warrior killed in combat BY JASON STONE AFN Staff Writer

udra Owens always knew Brett Taylor was destined for greatness. That’s what made his death extra tough to take. Taylor, a U.S. Army major and a 1997 Chandler High School graduate, was killed in action Nov. 3 while training an Afghan Army commando battalion near Kabul, Afghanistan. “He was the type of guy who was the salt of the earth,” Owens said. “I can’t think of anybody the kind of caliber he was. Such integrity and honesty.” Owens’ husband, Justin, was best friends with Taylor in high school – where they served on the student council together – and (AFN Staff Writer) Owens stood in at Taylor’s Army Major Brett Taylor, who grew up in Chandler, was killed in wedding. in Afghanistan earlier this month, the second Chandler They recalled the happy combat native to die in enemy fire this year. times they had with Taylor, including one night as teenagers when “He always had his eyes set for ways he their group of friends went bowling to- could serve and lead,” Audra Owens said. gether. Instead of going inside with the “He was just kind of that person. He didn’t rest of the group, Taylor remained at his do it for power or popularity. That was just truck him. Brent was super-responsible.” Audra Owens became concerned, so she But he also had a fun side, too, she said. went outside to investigate, only to find “Brent and Justin just had a lot of fun Taylor standing outside the truck listening planning and contriving these grand to talk radio. schemes of theirs, whether it was in stu“I’m on hold, and I’m going to be on the dent council or their friends group,” she show,” Owens recalls Taylor saying. said. “They would plan dances outside of She noticed his cellphone and stayed school or big group dates. They were both to listen to him discuss politics from the doers.” radio. While Taylor’s death is mourned locally, “I thought, ‘How many 19-year-olds it’s been felt even deeper in Utah, where listen to talk radio?” she said. “What he was the mayor of North Ogden and an 19-year-old is that interested in our coun- Army major. try? We all joked we would be voting for U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, wrote him for president in the future, even in on Twitter, “Brent was a hero, a patriot, a high school.” wonderful father, and a dear friend. News Taylor’s death has touched the Chandler of his death in Afghanistan is devastatcommunity who knew him and his family ing.” since they arrived in the area in the early Utah Gov. Gary Herbert issued a state1990s. He was student body president his ment that called Taylor a “brave and selfsenior year at Chandler and also an Eagle less soldier.” Scout. See

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“The entire Herbert family mourns with this soldier’s family and we pray that their burdens may be lifted, and that the hearts of all Utahns will reach out to comfort them in their grief,” the governor wrote. Taylor was shot and killed just two days before the U.S. midterm election. That was an ironic twist of fate because in his final Facebook post he urged people to exercise “their precious right to vote.” “It was beautiful to see over four-million Afghan men and women brave threats and deadly attacks to vote in Afghanistan’s first parliamentary elections in eight years,” Taylor wrote. “The strong turnout, despite the attacks and challenges, was a success for the long-suffering people of Afghanistan and for the cause of human freedom.” Taylor was due to return to North Ogden and his mayoral duties in January. Instead, his body was flown to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware, where his wife, Jennie, and two of their seven children awaited. “To say our hearts are anything less than shattered would be nothing less than true deceit,” Jennie Taylor wrote in a statement. “And yet to deny the sacred honor that is to stand that close to some of the freshest blood that has been spilled for our country

would be absolute blasphemy.” Taylor was deployed to Afghanistan in January on what was his second tour there and fourth deployment of his 10-year military career. He served as an intelligence officer with Joint Force Headquarters. Defense department officials believe his attacker was a member of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces. That man was in turn killed by other Afghan forces. Audra Owens first saw the news of his death while scrolling on Facebook. She is a member of the North Odgen city page, just so she could follow Taylor’s progress. “I loved watching him maintain his composure to all the witty complaints (at city council meetings),” Owens said. “I love watching him in action.” But then she saw some comments on the page she just didn’t want to believe. “I thought it had to be a hoax at first,” Owens said. “We just took turns sobbing.” Taylor had served three previous Army deployments: Mosul, Iraq (2007); Baghdad (2008); and Kunduz, Afghanistan (2012). He was awarded a Purple Heart medal and a Bronze Star medal for exceptionally meritorious service during Operation Iraqi Freedom. “Of all the tours he went on, this was See

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probably the tour I was least concerned about,” Audra Owens said. “And this is the one he didn’t come home from.” The Taylors’ seven children – Megan, 13; Lincoln, 11; Alex, 9; Jacob, 7; Ellie, 5; Jonathan, 2; and Caroline, 11 months – are now the beneficiaries of a GoFundMe page. At last check, organizers appeared close to their $550,000 goal. Taylor was born July 6, 1979, in Ogden, Utah, the second of eight children of Stephen and Tamara Jones Taylor. He came from a strong military family with five of his brothers joining him in the Army National Guard. While growing up, the Taylor family lived in Utah and California before settling in Arizona in 1991. Taylor’s obit mentions he was a “man of faith.” As a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served a two-year mission in Brazil between 1998 and 2000. He met Jennie Ashworth after his mission while in college at Brigham Young University. It was a blind date that first brought them together. They were married in September 2003, a year before Brent left for Basic Training and Counterintelligence Training for the Utah National Guard.

Taylor went on to receive his bachelor’s degree in political science from BYU in 2006. Later, he earned his master’s of Public Administration from the University of Utah in 2012. In November 2009, Taylor was elected to the North Ogden City Council after his two consecutive tours of duty to Iraq. He was elected as mayor in November 2013 and ran unopposed for reelection last year. He was working on completing a Ph.D. in international relations from Utah at the time of his death. University officials said it plans to posthumously award Taylor the degree in the spring. The Chandler Unified School District is honoring Taylor’s memory by posting video clips from his speech to the governing board in 1996 and his 1997 Chandler High commencement address. Taylor’s final message on Facebook, however, might be one of his most important in these divided times. “Whether the Republicans or the Democrats win,” Taylor wrote about last week’s election, “Remember that we have far more as Americans that unites us than divides us. ‘United we stand, divided we fall.’ God Bless America.” In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Brent Taylor Memorial Scholarship Fund at the University of Utah.

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A report by Womply, which provides software solutions for small businesses, showed that Black Friday was the number one sales day for small businesses in Arizona. The report, compiled by analyzing transactions from 54,000 businesses in the state, showed that small, independent retailers saw a 74 percent sales bump over the average day on Black Friday in 2017. That suggests local retailers like Zoolikins in Scottsdale may also benefit from Toys R’ Us’ demise.

Black Friday still has meaning

Still, Black Friday will always be a major boon for the big brands that can afford to offer steep discounts to consumers, and stores within Arizona malls are putting major sales to bring in buyers. Build-A-Bear workshops at Fashion Square and Chandler Fashion Center are offering buy one, get one for $6 and other $6 specials, and Abercrombie Kids at Scottsdale Fashion Square is offerings sales on flip sequins hoodies and sweatshirts. Claire’s, the jewelry and accessory retailer with locations at Scottsdale Fashion Square, Chandler Fashion Center, Arizona Mills and SanTan Village, is offering 50

percent off “almost everything,” according to its Black Friday ad. Macy’s, which has stores in Scottsdale, Chandler, Gilbert and Mesa, is having a large Black Friday sale that includes 30 to 50 percent off women’s clothes, 50 to 60 percent off men’s shoes and mail-in rebates on kitchen items. Scottsdale Fashion Square and Chandler Fashion Center both have Microsoft Stores. The computer retailer is offering several Black Friday deals, including up to $300 off select Surface Laptop 2 computers and $200 off select HP and Dell laptops. Stores like Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Express, Bath & Body Works, H&M and Lululemon will also have Black Friday deals but had not announced the specifics as of print time. Though most sales have not been announced yet, shoppers can find the latest information on sales at Scottsdale Fashion Square and Chandler Fashion Center at fashionsquare.com/Sales and http.shopchandlerfashioncenter.com/Sales. Beyond the traditional Black Friday sales, the malls are also providing other amenities for shoppers. At both Fashion Square and Kierland Commons, Kitchen outfitter Sur la Table is offering a two-hour kids’ cooking class,

so parents can shop child-free. The class costs $45 and can be booked at surlatable. com. Scottsdale Fashion Square will provide live entertainment during peak hours, and both Scottsdale Fashion Square and Chandler Fashion Center will feature a Santa HQ presented by HGTV. The Santa exhibit will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Black Friday and be quite a bit more elaborate than the Santa photo setups of old. While children – and pets in Chandler – can get their photos taken with Santa, the Santa HQ also features augmented reality “Magic Mirrors” that let children see themselves transformed into elves. The HQ will also let children make their own Elf ID cards through an app and try a naughty or nice meter. Both malls will also have extended hours and will be open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Black Friday. The Macy’s at Scottsdale Fashion Square will be open from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day.

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Lines blur for online

The CBRE report found that “omnichannel strategies” are starting to make it difficult to differentiate between in-store and online sales growth. In turn, that “poses challenges for landlords, who rely on in-store sales reporting to set rents and measure tenant health.” This holiday season, it said, retailers are recognizing “the value that online brings to store traffic and the benefit of brick-andmortar to online purchases.” Two new strategies are buy-online/pickup-in-store and the even more advanced strategy of buy-online/ship-to-store. “This advanced program entails shipping items to stores that are not regularly stocked there,” the study notes, saying Macy’s, Michaels and Kohl’s have announced so-called BOSS programs. “Kohl’s is currently rolling out this more

robust program in 20 stores, with expectations to expand it into all of its stores within the next few months,” CBRE said. Meanwhile, craft retailer Michaels foresees its BOPS and BOSS programs accounting for almost half of its online sales this holiday season, CBRE said, noting “delivery to customers’ doorsteps has been costly and complex.” “With the newly advanced BOSS program that entices shoppers to retrieve items from the store, retailers can both forego delivery costs and offer more inventory without having to stock it at the store,” the report said. Kohl’s generated as much as 25 percent in additional in-store “attachment sales” from its BOPS and BOSS programs, so it “is incentivizing shoppers to pick up their online orders in-store by offering $5 in ‘Kohl’s Cash’ through an initiative called ‘Smart Cart.’” The report also noted that retailers this shopping season will find their various sales channels “more interconnected than ever.” “As a result, many retailers likely will utilize both the BOPS and BOSS programs to lower delivery costs and increase in-store attachment sales, while ultimately providing a seamless in-store customer experience,” it said.

CBRE also reported that retailers “are beginning to get creative in how they retain their customer base.” “With so many options, consumers expect to be rewarded for their brand loyalty,” it added, predicting “retailers will roll out new and revamped loyalty programs this holiday season.” Major chains such as Macy’s, Kohl’s, Target, Sephora, Nordstrom and Victoria’s Secret have already upgraded their loyalty programs. And it won’t be long before major retailers start “members clubs” that “will play an important role in fulfilling customers’ increased expectations for loyalty rewards.” “With this year’s holiday season being the longest in six years, holiday sales should well exceed last year’s $692 billion, and retailers will compete harder than ever before to retain customers through new and revamped loyalty programs,” the report added.

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7700 E. Roosevelt St., Ste. 107, Scottsdale. Contact: scpaz.org, Jenny at 480-3122224 or Via Linda Senior Center at 480312-5810 What they do: The City of Scottsdale’s Thanksgiving and Christmas food distribution program is open to income-eligible, pre-screened Scottsdale residents 55 and older and disabled adults. The first part is a Thanksgiving distribution Nov. 19. Participants are given a bag of Thanksgiving items as well as a gift card to purchase a protein item. The second distribution happens the week of Dec. 11. three gift, some small toiletry items and a grocery gift card to purchase a holiday meal. Needs: Volunteers and donations are needed for both holiday distributions.

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777 E. Galveston St., Chandler. Contact: ChandlerCareCenter.com or 480-812-7900 What they do: Chandler Unified School District group is distributing Thanksgiving dinners to needy Chandler residents. However, registration is closed and it’s now referring people to ICAN and the Salvation Army’s Thanksgiving dinners. Group is also hosting a Thanksgiving Family Assistance Day prior to the holiday. Needs: Food donations for Thanksgiving and Christmas meals.

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85 E. Civic Center Drive, Gilbert. Contact: GilbertAZ.gov or 480-5036300 What they do: Supports Gilbert families in need through a partnership with Gilbert Public Schools with a gift and toy distribution to Gilbert children at Christmas. It takes place from 9 to 11 a.m. Dec. 8 at Walmart, 2501 S. Market St. Event includes free fire truck rides and pictures with Santa with a recommended donation of a toy, gift card or clothes. Needs: New unwrapped toys, new clothing and shoes and gift cards. Drop-off sites include all Gilbert Fire Stations and Gilbert Town Hall. Full list at town website.

6935 E. Williams Field Road, Mesa. Contact: HouseOfRefuge.org, 480-9889242 or Lisa Rivera at lisar@houseofrefuge.org What they do: Assists homeless families in crisis by providing transitional housing and supportive services that assist participants as they strive towards self-sufficiency and seek to obtain permanent housing. Needs: New pot-and-pan sets, new cutlery sets and new dish sets for its “welcome home baskets” that families receive when they move in.

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Businesses aim for nostalgia around holidays

Folgers Coffee commercials stir up loving feels of family members returning from military deployment and other journeys to their homes for the holidays. “Anything where you can kind of get that family coming back together feeling, it goes a long way, especially if it’s conducive to what you’re selling or believe in as a company,” Ward said. Valley businesses and cities also team up to create fond Christmas experiences to attract visitors. The City of Chandler constructs and sets up a huge tumbleweed tree down-

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usinesses are aiming for shoppers’ hearts with warm and fuzzy advertisements this time of year. They design ads that feature polar bears drinking Coca-Cola, families bonding over coffee and people surprising loved ones with cars as a way to get them to buy their products in the Christmas season. The most memorable holiday ads rely largely on making viewers feel nostalgic, said Lanny Ward, creative director at Commit Agency in Chandler, a full-service digital, brand development and traditional advertising/marketing company. “It’s kind of a dance a little bit between companies and their consumers because any marketing or any advertising efforts, any kind of messaging where you’re trying to evoke emotion, evoke loyalty, it’s always got to have a degree of emotion to it,” Ward said. “Nostalgia is tied closely to our experiences,” he added. “It’s natural for people to try to remind people and touch on some things that they will react to based on their memories. “We naturally will gravitate towards things that make us feel good and make it feel like the advertiser for the company understands them.” Companies are hoping to tap into happy memories of waking up on Christmas morning to see presents under the tree, he said, adding they aim to recreate “anticipation and that awe.” Creating brand loyalty is a fairly new trend among companies vying for customers, Ward said, because people do not want to “feel like they’re being sold to” but want

to feel like a company understands and connects with them. “You’re connecting your brand, which is who you are as a company with what your potential consumers believe in, as well,” Ward said. “It’s more of an agreement. People are too sensitive and too savvy; if they feel like they’re being sold to rather than understood, they’ll just disconnect.” M&M’s candy is a product easy to associate with holiday memories, he said. “Candy is a real good tie-in to the holidays because obviously holiday treats and cookies and candies and other traditional foods we connect with and they’re a fun brand,” Ward said. “They use the M&M characters to say a lot of different things.” In one M&M’s commercial, an M&M character faints when he sees Santa Claus, realizing he exists, and Santa Claus faints when he views the M&M creatures. Disney and Macy’s also have “long-honored brands” with “deeper roots in memories,” Ward said. Harry & David as well as The Honey Baked Ham Company also are easy to link to the holidays. Ward said every year for Christmas his wife’s parents send him and his wife a Harry & David gift basket of goodies. “It’s wrapped really nice,” he said. “You’re getting pears, nuts and candy. They’ve done a good job of making it a holiday tradition kind of gift.” Lexus aims for consumers’ heartstrings with commercials showing someone surprising a loved one with a new car topped with a giant bow so that the ad recreates a “magical feeling.” “You’re connecting with that childhood nostalgic memory,” Ward said.

town every year at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park. A tree lighting ceremony and Parade of Lights are held downtown to bring out community members. The decorations create a small-town feeling downtown and “make it real festive,” Ward said. The Downtown Chandler Partnership also created a Holiday Selfie Circuit, where unusual and playful holiday décor will be set up at nine stations for people to take photos. Ward recommends consumers try to make their holiday season “as meaningful as you possibly can.”

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Region offers electric gifts from shops, nonprofit organizations BY COLLEEN SPARKS AFN Staff Writer

t could be hard to find a “partridge in a pear tree” and might be expensive to buy five gold rings, but people can find a variety of unusual, fun gifts to get their true loves at locally-owned stores in Scottsdale and the East Valley this Christmas season. Independent stores and organizations in Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa and Scottsdale offer specialty candy, as well as vintage and quirky misfit toys, Arizona-made clothes, glitzy jewelry, retro video games and collectibles for everyone on the gift list. Here is a look at local businesses with one-of-a-kind merchandise that make thoughtful gifts:

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scarves, home decorations, coffee mugs, coffee, chocolate and hot sauces. FMSC MarketPlace offers fair wages to artisans around the world that receive meals from the nonprofit Feed My Starving Children. Every gift purchased allows the organization to make more meals and feed more children. Shoppers can also buy gift cards to be used in store only.

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Address: 8912 E Pinnacle Peak Road, Suite F-7, Scottsdale Phone/Web: 480659-2964, store. goochiegoo.com What they offer: Goochie Goo Garbs baby and children’s blankets/”blankies,” available with monogramming, custom order blankets and throws, photo opportunities with a children’s photographer, pillow shams, pillow cases, as well as superhero-style garbs, capes and blankets, children’s toys and books.

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Address: 15029 North Thompson Peak Parkway, Suite B105, Scottsdale Phone/Web: 480-748-8442, hotpetunias.com What they offer: Trendy women’s clothes including denim dresses and comfortable Arizona apparel, yoga pants and other activewear, candles and collectible home items, earrings, sandals and other fun merchandise.

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Address: 1345 S. Alma School Road, Mesa Phone/Web: 480-626-1970, fmscmarketplace.org What they offer: Handmade, unusual gifts sold in the Feed My Starving Children MarketPlace include jewelry,

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Phone/Web: 480- 802-6757, judywearboutique.com What they offer: House slippers, Hidey Socks, Popcorn knit ponchos, scarves, jewelry, handbags, candles and new lines of women’s clothing with several of them made in the United States. Handmade cards, jewelry, purses and scarves are made by Arizona residents.

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Address: 126 W. Pepper Place, Mesa Phone/Web: 480-733-5858 (LULU), lulubelltoys.com What they offer: Artist-designed toys, with the niche being on sofubi (soft vinyl) toys made in Japan. These are more collectable in nature, are completely handmade, and vary from cute to monsterish. In the brick-and-mortar store in downtown Mesa, shoppers can also find small unique toys, the popular “blind box” toys,

cute stationary items, as well as plush items and candy from Japan. Unusual, original art and art prints from local artists to international artists are available at the store.

Phone/Web: 480-459-9867, nelsonestatejewelers.com What they offer: A full-service jewelry store that buys, sells and repairs jewelry, it offers a novel selection of estate, reconditioned engagement rings, as well as many new designs, diamonds and other precious center stones including rubies, emeralds and sapphires, fine watches, gold watches and estate and designer jewelry.

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Address: 2111 S. Alma School Road, #6, Mesa Phone/Web: 480-765-2875, 1up-games. net/location What they offer: Mostly video games, with many vintage ones from the 1980s and 1990s including Pac-Man and Frogger, as well as some video game figures from “Star Wars” and the Mario Bros. series. The games are suitable for play on Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4 and other consoles.

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OLD TOWN CANDY & TOYS

Address: 4000 N. Scottsdale Road, Suites 101 and 102, Scottsdale Phone/Web: 480-247-7332, oldtowncandyandtoys.com What they offer: Old-themed candy and toys, as well as books, stuffed animals and novelty items including magic kits and old board games like Parcheesi and Yahtzee. It has more than 150 bins and baskets of bulk candy, vintage candy bars, including Charleston Chew and Zagnut ones, homemade Barbie dresses, cowboy hats,

puppets, cactus candy, Arizona-themed magnets and postcards.

POMEROY’S MEN’S AND MISSIONARY STORE

Address: 136 W. Main St., Mesa Phone/Web: 480-833-0733, pomeroysclothing.com What they offer: Dress apparel for men and women who are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to wear on their missions, including pants, shirts, belts and skirts. They also sell men’s pant suits with two pairs of pants paired with each coat, as well as dressy shoes for women and men, ties and luggage.

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new nonprofit has sprouted from the concerns of Ahwatukee and East Valley women for refugee women resettled in Phoenix who often are isolated due to their inability to speak or understand English. ELLA – for English Language Learners of Arizona (pronounced A-ya, as ella means she in Spanish) – was officially recognized as a nonprofit this year, but the concept had been percolating in the mind of Ahwatukee’s Rebecca Tobin for years. The ELLA board of directors consists of Tobin as founder and president, and Ahwatukee residents Monica Thoresen and Tiffany Sellwood as vice president and treasurer respectively. Jenny McSweeney of Arcadia, a friend of Tobin’s since middle school, is ELLA secretary. It all began when Tobin, a former Kyrene de las Manitas fifth grade teacher who grew up in Mesa, decided to learn Spanish. She had taken Spanish classes in middle school and at Dobson High School, but following the 2010 death of her mother, Jane Powell, who had taught Spanish at Kyrene Altadeña, she decided to seriously pursue learning the language. “Before I went back to work for the reading intervention program at Monte Vista, I had this inner desire to be bilingual,” said the mother of three. “I started learning Spanish in 2016, taking immersion classes in Costa Rica and San Miguel de Allende in Mexico. My Spanish teacher at Chandler’s Language Synergy, Martha Silva, had friends who’d adopted a Syrian family, and she knew I was a teacher and wondered if I’d be willing to go to the woman’s home and help her learn English.” Tobin’s pupil was a 22-year-old mother of two who spoke 10 words in English at best. Because she was homebound due to the children’s care and no transportation, she was unable to attend classes offered elsewhere. “My belief that I’m not entitled to a better life just because I was born on this side of a fence led me to help out a fellow woman in need of an English education;

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Ahwatukee residents, from left, Chelsea Smith, Anastasia Plumb and Carrie Brown recreate the experience of migrants and refugees who can’t speak English and must contend with American paperwork. They are given paperwork in Spanish so they know the ordeal non-English speakers face.

a skill I just so happen to possess, which is to teach. We started with a lot of pictures and acting out,” recalled Tobin. “And every time I left her house which was a 25-mile drive, one way, I felt amazing and thought, I can continue helping out one woman, and that’s fine, but there has to be a lot of women in her situation.” She admits to “a ton of research” before taking the leap and starting a nonprofit. “I ordered a ‘Nonprofit Book for Dummies’ and a ‘Grant Writing for Dummies’ and began researching like crazy. I was kind of trying to talk myself out of it thinking there’s got to be something like this out there, but no, there wasn’t,” she said. Research revealed she needed a board of directors before proceeding. She invited Thoresen and Sellwood. “They didn’t miss a beat; both said yes right away,” recalled Tobin. “Baby steps” is how she recalls the progression. Through Sellwood, a director of digital

channels and analytics at ASU and 15-year Ahwatukee resident, Tobin found Alexandra Estrella, an ASU junior who was born in Mexico and raised in the U.S. since age 8. Estrella designed the logo. Ahwatukee resident Zoey Vartola, a Chandler International Film Festival programmer and former journalist at Jiangsu Educational TV in China, produced ELLA’s promotional video. Now, ELLA is moving into fundraising and seeking volunteers. The leaders plan to use raised funds to hire teachers, but volunteers who would be interested in helping with conversational English – which can be done via Skype, FaceTime or other video chat programs – are also needed. Raising awareness is also key, and a recent “Ella Experience” night at Tobin’s home illustrated how difficult being a foreigner in any country could be. In an attempt to make the ELLA Experience authentic, Tobin had attendees complete everyday activities, but with the

catch that everything was conducted in Spanish. “We created three different stations for the participants of the night to get a sense of the challenges non-English speakers have while trying to do everyday tasks,” she said, explaining: “We had a ‘doctor’s office’ where patients had to read medical forms in Spanish, and then attempt to fill them out while the medical assistant spoke to them only in Spanish. We had a grocery store station where shoppers were given a list in English with a bag of pesos and had to navigate the store, with all items labeled in Spanish. “They had to check out with the cashier and figure out how much they owed. The cashiers spoke only Spanish, but occasionally would speak slowly and help customers count out the pesos. “We had a customs station with the newly-arrived refugees watching an instructional video in Spanish and then follow See

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all the directions.” To further help the women identify with the immigrants, each person had five cards for their journey that indicated things they might have brought from their homes: passport, jewelry, cell phone, money and family pictures. “While they worked their way through the stations, we went around and gave them red cards to indicate that one of those items had to be sold to pay for a necessity, or was lost, or fell in the ocean, or that they’d gained something like a baby, or a pregnancy, or an illness,” Tobin said. “The women attending were incredibly uncomfortable by the last station. Many were speechless, and one woman said she had a hard time breathing during the custom’s video because she had absolutely no idea what was being said.” The experience heartened Tobin. “It was a phenomenal night. To see my community show up on a Friday night, listen openly, engage fully and encourage and support our mission was truly heartwarming. Along with our strong belief in this mission, the positivity we have received is what is propelling us forward.” For Ahwatukee resident and Wells Fargo senior vice president Chelsea Smith, the

ELLA Experience was eye-opening – and disorienting. “It was confusing and stressful,” Smith said. “When the ‘customs employee’ could see I was confused, she simply repeated the same instruction louder and slower, which is something I know I’ve done to other people, and after experiencing it myself I can tell how utterly unhelpful it is,” she added. Smith explained what happened: “At the doctor’s office it wasn’t hard to put myself in the shoes of a mother coming in with a sick child, but doing so in an office where all of the conversation and forms were in a foreign language forced me right out of my comfort zone. “I couldn’t read the forms and was worried that I was indicating something incorrectly or incompletely that would hinder the care of me or my child. At the end, most of my forms remained blank as did the expression on my face. I was desperate for someone to come and help me through, but there was no one there. As a mom, you’re supposed to be able to help and protect your children, but not being able to communicate stripped that from me and left me feeling as helpless as a child.” The evening’s objective was “to have the participants feel the struggle, stress, un-

comfortableness of trying to navigate when you don’t speak the language,” said Tobin. Thoresen, a bilingual speech-language pathologist who has lived in Ahwatukee for 10 years with her husband and four children, said education is “the doorway to opportunity” for these women. “I’ve always had a great deal of compassion for refugee families because, as a mother, I know I would do anything to keep my family safe,” she said, adding: “Living the life we do, it’s often hard to imagine what it must be like to watch your homeland destroyed and your family’s lives threatened every day. I cannot fathom what it must be like to be forced to flee my home, bringing only the possessions I can carry on my back, and to begin the long and arduous journey to get my family to safety with the hope of starting a new life.” Thoreson considers her involvement with ELLA a way of showing gratitude. “I’m so incredibly grateful to live the life I do, and I believe there’s no greater way to show my gratitude than by helping those in need. ELLA was created to aid an underserved population of refugee women currently unable to attend ESL classes and, therefore, often remain isolated in a foreign land in which they do not speak the language. “Providing these women with the oppor-

tunity to learn English gives them the ability to connect with others, to contribute to and participate in their communities, to be active participants in the education of their children, and to pursue further education themselves if they so choose.” Sellwood affirms that empathy for other women inspired her to come aboard as an ELLA board officer. “As a mother, my heart goes out to families that are forced to flee their homes because of life-threatening violence and persecution. I cannot imagine having to pick up my life and start anew in a country in which I speak the language, much less one in which I don’t – but that is the reality for these families,” she said. “For the women, it’s even more of a challenge to assimilate as they’re typically at home with the children without transportation,” Sellwood added. “Their future is limited. ELLA was created to bring this education – and a human connection – right into the homes of this underserved community so that they be empowered and given the chance to prosper here in U.S.” Tobin is planning another ELLA experience in January, and in the meantime encourages people to donate to the nonprofit and/or volunteer. Information: Ellarizona.org.

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Matt and Kami Troutman are hoping their Ahwatukee friends and neighbors rally again for a blood drive in honor of their chronically ailing 3-yearold daughter, Adelyn. Adelyn suffers from a rare genetic disorder called Diamond-Blackfan anemia – which prevents her body from manufacturing red blood cells – and requires a blood transfusion every month just to stay alive. She has endured the agonizing cycle 40 times – since she was 2 months old. The Troutmans also organize a blood drive twice a year because they know the importance of an adequate supply of blood for the greater community. At their first blood drive in Ahwatukee in November 2017, the blood drive garnered 55 units. Last April, the second drive yielded more than twice that amount. It has become the biggest blood drive in Ahwatukee and one of the largest in Phoenix. It’s time to register for the second drive for the year 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 1 at Desert Foothills United Methodist Church, 2156 E. Liberty Lane, Ahwatukee, so the Troutmans can set a new record again. Appointments can be made at bloodhero.com (code “Adelyn”), or by calling 480-246-6332 or emailing troutman.kami@gmail.com.

Bank slates Santa visit, activities and goodies

Ahwatukee Midfirst Bank, 4750 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee, has schedule a Saturday with Santa 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 8. Free photos with Santa, activities with goodies and

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Body by Design owner helps needy families with sessions

Body by Design Personal Training Studio, owned by Ahwatukee trainer Carlos Monge, will be training clients and community members for 24 hours straight to encourage and inspire people to help families in need. He has partnered with Wilson School District to help provide financial help for families, 90 percent of whom live below the national poverty level, and all proceeds of the event will be used to help families in need this Christmas. Training sessions will be $30 per hour and all money will be donated. For the last 11 years, Monge and his clients have adopted a class at Wilson Elementary. Clients have filled carloads with gifts and driven to downtown Phoenix to spend a morning with the children, passing out gifts and seeing the elation on their small faces. Every year the generosity has grown. Monge said, “Call it Cardio with a Conscience or ACTIVEly helping families in need. When I was thinking about this holiday tradition, I thought we need something different in 2018. We are in a new location and I want a new chapter. But, I knew I needed to bless others. “So, this year we’ve created an incentive to get kick-start your New Year wellness intentions by getting an hour of personal training and at the same time, letting families struggling with tough times know they are not forgotten.”

The Train-a-Thon will be held beginning at 6 a.m. Dec 1. People interested in training will be able to sign up for an hour time slot for a $30 donation, and up to six people will be trained per hour. Information: 480-650-1760 or stephanielsandoval@ gmail.com

Ahwatukee Legion Post 64 needs help on golf tournament

Even though Ahwatukee American Legion Post 64’s annual golf tournament is Dec. 7 at Legacy Golf Resort, organizers aren’t wasting any time putting out a call for the community’s help. One big need is a major sponsor, which would get its name on banners, the website, some golf item like a shirt or hat. Volunteers and prospective sponsors can contact at dpatterson27@cox.net or 602-791-6843.

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AARP is sponsoring the Smart Driver Course, which enables seniors to refresh their driving skills while learning about changes in road designs, intersections, signage and technological changes to our cars. After attending the four-hour class, participants will receive a certificate that may make them eligible for insurance discounts. The next classes will be held at LivGenerations Ahwatukee Senior Living, 15815 S. 50th St., Ahwatukee, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan 16. The cost is $15 for AARP members, $20 for nonmembers. To register call Jane at 480-710-7265 or email janesimmers@gmail.com

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Concert/Nativity

The fifth annual Ahwatukee Community Holiday Concert and Live Nativity will feature the choirs from Desert Vista High School, Akimel A-al and Altadena middle schools and Cerritos Elementary. The choirs will rotate throughout the evening. There will be a live nativity outside with live animals, creche exhibit featuring nativities from around the world, a nativity puppet show for the little ones and free hot chocolate and cookies for all. DETAILS>> 6:30-8:30 p.m., the LDS church at 2955 E. Frye Road, Ahwatukee. Free.

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Chess, knitters clubs

Two new clubs meet in Ahwatukee every Sunday: the Chess Club for players at all skill levels and Knitters Anonymous for all levels of knitters and people who crochet. DETAILS>> The Chess Club meets at 11 a.m. and Knitters Anonymous meets at 2 p.m., both at Sun Cup Café, 1241 E. Chandler Blvd. For either club, call 480246-1912 for more information.

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Foundations of Our Faith Bible Study, a journey through Exodus that is biblically accurate and understandable for everyone. Learn the historical perspective which reveals the love of God for all His people. Technology and questions are both encouraged. DETAILS>> 9:15 a.m. Mountain View Lutheran Church. 11002 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee. 480-893-2579. mvlutheran.org/classes.

Learn gardening from pros

Learn desert gardening by getting your hands dirty with the Ahwatukee Community Gardening Project. Share in the knowledge, the produce and the smiles. All ages welcome. Bring sun protection and water, tools optional. DETAILS>> 8-9:15 a.m. in the northwest corner of the park at 4700 E. Warner Road, Ahwatukee, behind

Explore hands-on creative ways to design, experiment and invent while learning about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) through tinkering. Not meeting Nov. 25. #stem #tinkertime #IronwoodLibrary DETAILS>> 2-4 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages 6-11. Free. No registration required.

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This biblical scripture study embraces a spirit-filled, intellectually honest and refreshingly understandable exploration of God’s Word. Lessons will combine Christian and Jewish theology along with bible history, archaeology and linguistics for a rich learning experience. DETAILS>> 9:15 a.m. Mountain View Lutheran Church. 11002 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee Information: 480-8932579. www.mvlutheran.org/classes.

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This learning handbell choir teaches you how to ring those bells! The group presents occasionally during worship services and special holidays throughout the school year. DETAILS>> 6 p.m. Mountain View Lutheran Church. 11002 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee. 480-893-2579. mvlutheran.org.

Sign language for crawlers

Accompanied by a favorite adult, babies birth to crawling enjoy songs, music, rhymes, books, interactive stories, simple sign language words, activities to promote movement and playtime. DETAILS>> 10:30-11 a.m. Nov. 5 and 19 Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages birth to crawling. Free. Tickets are limited and available in the library 30 minutes before program begins.

Sign language for walkers

Babies walking to 23 months (accompanied by a favorite adult) enjoy songs, activities to promote movement, rhymes, books and playtime in each lively session. DETAILS>> 9:30-10 a.m., Nov. 5 and 19. Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages walking to 23 months. Free. Tickets are limited & available in the library 30 minutes before program start time.

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LD 18 Dems meet monthly

Legislative District 18 Democrats gather monthly, usually the second Monday, to share news, opportunities, food and laughter. Meetings include guest speakers, legislative updates, how-to sessions and Q&A. Volunteer or just enjoy an evening with likeminded folks. DETAILS>> For times and places: ld18democrats.org/ calendar.

Digital City

Children can let their digital creativity flow in this self-guided tech “playground.” We provide hands-on beginner bots, exercises to build fine motor skills and Chromebooks preloaded with links to code-learning environments, 3D modeling and digital art programs. #stem #IronwoodLibrary DETAILS>> 4-5 p.m., Nov. 5 and 19. Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages 5-12. Free. No registration required.

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Estrangement support

Although rarely discussed, family estrangement is far more common than most people realize. The estranged suffer from loneliness, lack of self-esteem, guilt, anger and depression. Desert Foothills United Methodist Church provides a support group that meets the first Tuesday of every month. The public is invited to the “Living Loss” sessions. No questions asked, and anonymity will be respected. DETAILS>> 7 p.m., first Tuesday of every month; 2156 E. Liberty Lane, Ahwatukee. Free. Information: 480460-1025 and office@desertfoothills.org

Prayer night

Ahwatukee Health and Recovery holds a weekly prayer night. The public is invited. DETAILS>> Noon-1:30 p.m., 16515 S. 40th Street #119, Ahwatukee. Free.

Chair yoga featured

Inner Vision Yoga Studio offers chair yoga to help seniors and people recovering from injuries to stay fit. DETAILS>> 1:30-2:30 p.m., 4025 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee. $6 per class. Information: 480-330-2015 or donna@innervisionyoga.com.

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DETAILS>> 6:45-8 a.m at the Dignity Health Community Room, 4545 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee.

Power Partners available

The Ahwatukee Chamber offers Power Partners every Tuesday except the second Tuesday of the month, when attendees are encouraged to attend the Wake Up Ahwatukee Morning Mixer. Unlike our Monday Power Group, this group will be non-category specific, meaning you can have more than one member in each business category. DETAILS>> 7:45-8:45 a.m. Jason’s Deli, 7230 W. Ray Road, Chandler. Free. Information: Gina Jenkins, 480990-5444.

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Chiming Cherubs

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Upbeat children’s choir with music and a message that kids can get excited about. This choir usually sings monthly during our worship services and presents a Christmas Musical. DETAILS>> 5:30 p.m. Mountain View Lutheran Church. 11002 S. 48th St. Ahwatukee. 480-893-2579. mvlutheran.org.

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BY DAN SHUFELT AFN Guest Writer

n 1998, in their North Phoenix garage, Paul and Kathy Donaldson set out to fulfill a dream. Their dream was that every child would have a toy to open during the holidays. We all know that there are way too many children for whom the holiday season is not a merry one. Family issues, financial struggles and more take the luster off of the season, and it’s the innocent children that regrettably go without. Kathy and Paul set out to change that, and over 20 years they have made a huge impact in the lives of thousands of boys and girls. In that first year, 300 little ones received toys. Collection drives in local businesses and support from friends and family supplied dolls, games and other toys that were distributed to kids in need. The Arizona Helping Hands Holiday Toy Drive was born. Roll forward to 2017. Over these years, relationships have been established with more local companies, with national supporters and with families who understand

the importance of sharing their blessings with others who are less fortunate. Major employers including Southwest Airlines, UPS and the Bob Parsons group of companies hold drives and collection events to assist in our efforts. Hundreds of elves assist throughout November and December to sort and organize toys - all in the mission to work toward that dream, that children will not go without just because their circumstances are a bit different. Because of the support we were blessed to receive, in 2017 we provided toys during the month of December to 17,000 children. Over 20 years, the number has totaled in the hundreds of thousands! This seasonal program has been led by three women dedicated to making the holidays happy for every boy and girl. In addition to Kathy Donaldson, Gail Coronato and Jean Nelson make up the terrific threesome who come together every year to lead the charge. As volunteers, they have not taken a penny for their service as Santa’s biggest helpers. They tell us that it is an act of love to spread the joy of the season to so many.

Every year there are innumerable moments of connection with families, moments of joy and gratitude. A few years ago, a young mom showed up at our office with 4-year-old Jimmy a few days before Christmas. She told us that she had never asked for help before, but that times were tough that year. Jimmy stated that “Santa won’t be coming to our house this year.” Through her tears, Gail told Jimmy she was going to see about that. She proceeded to march into our warehouse and fill a very special bag for Santa to deliver on Christmas Eve to Jimmy’s house. One treasured memory in years of cherished moments. We can’t assist so many kids without community support. We need businesses to hold drives and collect the baby dolls, Candyland games, remote controlled cars and every imaginable item to fill Santa’s list for thousands of kids. Will you reach out beyond your family this year to help? There are way too many kids remaining who are relying on Arizona Helping Hands to have a gift to open this December, and being our 20th year, we truly want to set the bar even higher and

help more boys and girls. For more information and to support our Holiday Toy drive, contact ssiegel@ azhelpinghands.org. Posters, boxes and other materials are available to make your drive or event a success. We can’t make it happen without the Helping Hands of many more elves.

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• Holiday Kickoff Breakfast – an informational session for companies interested in sponsoring a drive – contact ssiegel@ azhelpinghands.org for information. • Fill Santa’s Sleigh – An open house for the community to come together to support the Toy Drive. Join us 5-7 p.m. Dec. 5 at 3110 E Thunderbird Road, Phoenix, for a tour of the new Arizona Helping Hands facility. Admission is free with toy donations. - Dan Shufelt is president/CEO of Arizona Helping Hands, the largest provider of basic needs to Arizona’s children in foster care. Learn more at azhelpinghands.org or email dshufelt@azhelpinghands.org.

LETTERS Compassion and concern for the Mexican caravan I want to express concern about the hyped up rhetoric spoken by the president and media about the caravan of approximately 7,000 South American refugees walking a thousand a miles to our border. I want to bring some perspective to the size of the group. I am a retired high school principal. Like many of the schools that I served, many comprehensive high schools in U.S. have over 3,000 students. These 7,000 people would not fill up three high schools. More people show up at the President’s rallies, or so he says. A country of over 300 million threating to deploy the armed forces in response to 7,000 desperate, half -starved souls fleeing brutality is a conscientious attempt to kindle hatred. “They are coming to take your jobs, bring crime and drugs into your neighborhoods and will be given a Rolls-Royce

by the Democrats to boot.” If you divided them among the 50 states, each state would get about 62 people. I went to Sweden and I was taken to the Baltic sea where 3 million Swedes left for America because of famine and starvation. So many Italians came to our borders fleeing the destitution, and the violence of the mafia and the fascists. They were America bound, come hell or high water. Does anyone doubt millions of persecuted people would come here illegally if they could have jumped a fence to get away from the Hitler or Mussolini prior to World War ll? Mary and Joseph were told by the angel of God to flee into to the land of Egypt to escape the brutality of the murderous king Herod who wished to kill the infant Jesus. Do you think they registered with the Romans when they cross the border? No, they did not. They were undocumented refugees who went into hiding in a strange land.

As a Christian nation, immigrants we should revisit Exodus 22:21-24: “You shall not wrong the foreigner or oppress him, for you were once foreigners in the land of Egypt. You shall not mistreat any widow or fatherless child. If you do mistreat them, and they cry out to me. I will surely hear their cry.” Also, Matthew 25:40: “Whatsoever you do to the least of my brethren that you unto me.” -Mary Scinto

A heartfelt thank you to all of the candidates The commercials are finally gone from our televisions, our mailboxes are less cluttered and the signs are taken down from the roadways. We can all breathe a sigh of reliefs as another election season is over. While I am grateful for the chance to get back to a sense of normalcy, I did want to take a minute to offer my gratitude to

every single candidate who ran for office this election season. While I may not have agreed with all of you, I am extremely grateful to everyone who was willing to put forth their time, talent and treasure to run for office. To the people who were brave enough to put themselves out there for this election, Thank You. Your willingness to actively participate in the governance of this community and this state is notable and worthy of praise. Our democracy depends on people like you who are willing to step up to run. -Laurie Nerat

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Record store grew out of his father’s collection BY CECILIA CHAN AFN Staff Writer

arren Skarecky is a numbers guy, a certified public accountant by trade. How he ended up opening a store in Gilbert that sells music is largely due to his father, Dick Skarecky. “He had been collecting well over 20 years and had over 15,000 records at his house and getting a little bit of flack from my mom,” said Skarecky, who grew up in Gilbert and now lives in Queen Creek. “It was starting to take over the house and I threw out the idea, ‘Let’s open a record store.’” That suggestion led to Grace Records, which opened last December at San Tan Village outdoor mall near San Tan Village Parkway and Williams Field Road. It’s the only independent vinyl records store in Gilbert so far – and one of the few in the entire East Valley. The store’s initial stock came from the collection belonging to Skarecky’s dad, who would play his records on one of three turntables at his Gilbert home. “He still has at least 5,000 records,” Skarecky said. “He didn’t get rid of all of them.” The store, which has listening stations for customers, replenishes its shelves with new and used records. The bulk or 85 percent of its 10,000 records for sale are used, selling for $3 each. “We keep it simple and cheap,” said assistant manager Mitchell Atencio. “We have every new release, every genre and we can do specialty orders, too.” The store also has music from the 1920s but they are 78s and not a big seller. One of the things that make Grace Records unique, Atencio said, is its vast collection of Hip-Hop artists. “We bought 600 records of Hip Hop from the East Coast and shipped it out here and built a table for it,” Atencio said. That genre of music got its start on the East Coast and includes artists such as Wu-Tang Clan, Jay Z, DMX, Busta Rhymes, Public Enemy, Gang Starr and Notorious B.I.G. Grace Records also sells turntables from

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Kysha Rogers thumbs through records at Grace Records in Gilbert, one of the few independent stores that sell both new and used vinyl and are introducing a new generation to a sound that’s different than they’ve head on digital devices.

$60 entry-level record players to $500 priSome of the anticipated 157 releases on mo models and music memorabilia such Black Friday this year include music from as T-shirts, lunch boxes and posters. Every Judas Priest, Sheryl Crow, Grateful Dead other Saturday, a local band performs at and Alice Cooper. the store. “We have many, many limited releasAs Grace Rees coming cords heads toout,” Skarecky We get younger kids, wards its first said. “We will anniversary, it is all kinds that is why we chose a mall have planning for Reof additional cord Store Day on sales that day setting. It’s a little bit more Black Friday, the and week, too, accessible to the younger day after Thanksand we may giving. have live music audience. The event was and some giveconceived in 2007 aways for fun.” as a way to celebrate and spread the word Vinyl’s comeback started over a decade about the unique culture surrounding ago and many say it’s here to stay. nearly 1,400 independently owned record Vinyl LP has been seeing a sales growth stores in the country, according to the Re- for 12 consecutive years, with 14.3 million cord Store Day website. albums sold in 2017, up 9 percent from Record Store Day takes place in April the year before, according to the Nielsen and November, when special vinyl and Music Year-End Report. CD releases and various promotional The top-selling LP of that year, by the products are made exclusively for the day. way, was the re-release of The Beatles’ Sgt.

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Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, which sold 72,000 records, according to Nielsen. The Sgt. Pepper album also was a best seller when it was first released back in 1967. Grace Records’ customers include all age groups. “We get younger kids, that is why we chose a mall setting,” Skarecky said. “It’s a little bit more accessible to the younger audience. We have lot of kids, pre-teens who are buying their first turntables and their parents are buying older records and newer records. We also got people in their 70s and 80s coming in.” The hottest-selling artist at his store right now is Queen, with the buyers being teenagers, according to Skarecky, who is 46 and grew up listening to CDs and LPs. He was a fan of Beastie Boys’ Licensed to Ill album, when it was released in 1986. Teens also are scooping up The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd at the store, Skarecky said. See

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In fact, it’s young people who are driving vinyl sales, industry experts say. Nostalgia may be what is bringing older listeners back to the fold but for younger fans it’s another story. “I think they grew up in the digital age, having nothing tangible as related to music,” Skarecky said. With vinyl, they are actually taking it out of the sleeve, putting it on a turntable and listening while watching, he said. “It’s an intentional act of listening to someone,” he said. “Digital media is kind of in the background. It’s an appeal to younger kids who have never experienced anything like that before. “Records have been around 100 years but we are definitely seeing a resurgence. The younger generation is really latching on to it and really appreciates the appeal.” Besides an album’s artistic cover, which some people buy just to hang on the wall, the sound quality from an analog recording surpasses that of digital, according to Atencio. “The sound quality is better than anything out there and has been for a long time and is only getting better with new technology,” Atencio said. “It’s better than

streaming off Spotify.” Lot of the new releases also come with a code for people to get a digital download of the album online, he added. The industry has seen changes over the years. Today’s records are 180-gram vinyl, which are stronger and more durable and less likely to scratch or warp. And they are coming out in eye-catching colors like Dylan &The Dead, which features red-and-blue tie-dye vinyl. Bob Dylan and the Grateful Dead’s original album released in 1989. While many vinyl record pressings are duplicates of the original releases, there is new music from those artists in the mix. “The brand-new stuff got The Beatles recording a performance on the BBC in the 1970s that never made it to vinyl before because they released other stuff,” Atencio said. “They are pressing onto vinyl old bands by going back and finding things and putting them out.” Right now for Grace Record, the sky’s the limit for vinyl. “I think it will continue to grow,” Atencio said. “There’s a whole new generation getting into vinyl for their own reason. Lot of people thought it was a fad when it started but 10 years of sustained growth, it’s looking not so much a fad but a trend.”

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Shop local and support Ahwatukee businesses By Chamber Staff

he “shopping season” is upon us. After you finish your last work out with your local trainer and feel you are properly in shape to conquer your list here are a few reasons to consider why to shop local. • Support your local economy by keeping money in your community. • Support your community. Local businesses tend to give back to their community through charitable giving, product and service support as well as sponsorships. Whether it’s sponsoring a local baseball team, a monetary donation to a local charity, providing products or services for a local event or providing volunteers, local businesses support their customer base. • Create jobs in your community. Local businesses are always looking for “locals’ to fulfill positions which often has a multiplier effect. One local business can trigger the need for other goods and services from another local business which can also be translated

into more “man power” needed or rather an additional job is created. • Local businesses provide a sense of community and provide a fiber of the character that makes up your community. If you are looking to see where you can shop to find all the items on your list. Look no further than the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce member directory available on the chamber website (ahwatukeechamber.com/directory.html) or download the chamber mobile app to put the directory at your fingertips. You can look through the different business categories to find all types of products and services along with places to dine, enjoy entertainment, take an adventure or to get you in shape for 2019. Looking for deals in Ahwatukee? No need to wait for Black Friday. Download the Save Local Now app and see which businesses in Ahwatukee are offering sales and promotions. Save Local Now is not just for the holidays. Chamber members advertise through Save Local Now year round.

Although, Ahwatukee small businesses are ready to welcome you every day of the year, Saturday, Nov. 24 is Small Business Saturday – a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities. Please join the SBA, the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce and organizations across the country in supporting your local small business by shopping at a small business. Remember Ahwatukee is a great place to live, work, play & SHOP LOCAL. Instructions for downloading the Chamber mobile app: If you are an iphone user you can search “chamber nation” in the app store and the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce will be the first download to pop up in the pick list. If you use the Google app store, you simply type in “Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce.” The app puts Ahwatukee businesses fingertips, makes finding events so easy and once you click on an event you can add to your calendar, register, invite others and map the location.

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Scottsdale League for the Arts’ Brunch Club: Fundraiser features chefs and bartenders curating a menu that revolves around brunch. Tickets include unlimited brunch bites and drink card for four cocktails. All net proceeds support nonprofit Scottsdale League for the Arts. 11 a.m. Mountain Shadows’ resort courtyard patio and deck, 5445 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley. $55 and $75. thebrunchclubaz.org.

Holiday Vendor Expo at Elks Lodge 335: 2-5 p.m., 14424 N. 32nd St. in Phoenix. Raffles every 15 minutes, vendors, jump house for children, free hot dogs and small businesses telling their stories. Shop for special holiday gifts you can’t get during Black Friday shopping. Scottsdale Quarter Holiday Celebration: Seventh annual day of free holiday celebrations with family fun and entertainment 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., in The Quad. Santa arrives at 11. Santa Social features live entertainment, interactive games, Arizona Animal Welfare League dog adoptions, photos with Santa, tree-lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. and movie under the stars. Festival of Lights Kick-Off Party: Ahwatukee volunteers for the 23rd consecutive year take over Desert Foothills Park, East Marketplace at Desert Foothills Parkway for a huge party noon-8 p.m. with rides, live entertainment, food and beer, over 100 crafts vendors and, of course, Santa escorted by a lighted motorcycle parade. Admission is free. It helps pay for the million lights strewn around trees

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NOV. 26

A Magical Cirque Christmas: Magic, circus acts, seasonal carols for the whole family. Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa, 480-644-6500, mesaartscenter.com, 7:30 p.m., $30-$55.

NOV. 28

National Christmas Tree Experience on the Ellipse in President’s Park, Washington, D.C.: Isaac Middle School in Phoenix is among 56 schools that created one-ofa-kind ornaments in connection with the 96th Annual National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Each school created ornaments that celebrate its state.

Phoenix Girls Night Out! Purple Elephant Gift Exchange: Bring something purple, under $10, wrapped up for the season! 6-8 p.m., Harley-Davidson of Scottsdale, 15656 (Special to AFN) N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale. A Magical Cirque Christmas comes to Mesa Arts Center at 7:30 RSVP at info@a2ndact.org. p.m. on Nov. 26 with magic, circus acts and seasonal carols.

DEC. 1

Tempe Neighbors Helping Neighbors Annual Holiday Lights Program: 9-11 a.m. Meet at Clark Park, 1730 S. Roosevelt St. in Tempe. Once checked in, volunteers fan out to hang strands of lights on homes of those nominated by friends and neighbors. On Jan. 7, volunteers return to take down lights. Volunteer signup and nominations for homes to be decorated: laura.kajfez@gmail.com. Donations and more information: 480-381-8336 or www.tempeneighbors.com.

Dancing for Arizona’s Children: Arizona’s Children Association fundraiser for nonprofit “Strengthening Families.” Community leaders will be paired with professional dancers to compete and raise money for the organization’s foster care, adoption, kinship, family education and support services. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. JW Marriott Camelback Inn Scottsdale Resort and Spa, 5402 E. Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale. $75 youth ticket, $125 adult ticket. dancingforazchildren.org. See

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Our Stories Speaker Series: First-hand account from former Korean War POW Arden Rowley, who was raised in Mesa, plus discussion on efforts to recover remains of MIA soldiers from North Korea. Recounting. 10:30 a.m., Chandler Sunset Library, 4930 W. Ray Road. More information: 480-782-2751 or chandlerlibrary.org Scottsdale Arts Gala 2018: “Glee” alum Matthew Morrison provides the entertainment. Reception at Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, where two exhibitions will be on display. A live (Special to AFN) auction includes a cultural trip to Cuba, among other prizes. 5 p.m. reception, 6 Matthew Morrison of "Glee" fame headlines p.m. dinner, 8:30 p.m. concert. Scotts- Scottsdale Arts Gala 2018 at Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art on Dec. 1.

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Under the Streetlamp: Singer Shonn Wiley gets into the holiday spirit. His group released Hip to the Holidays in October, and he’s ready to return home to Arizona. Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale. 480-850-7777. talkingstickresort.com, 8 p.m. $45-$85.

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Chandler Tumbleweed Tree Lighting Ceremony and Parade of Lights: Tradition hits 62nd year with lighting ceremony at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, on the west side of Arizona Avenue south of Chandler Boulevard. Parade at 6:45 p.m.. Tree Lighting Ceremony at 8 p.m.

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Fountain Hills Theater Presents “Alex Gonzalez: A Musical Celebration of Vegas”: A one-time only Sunday matinee benefit performance. 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills. Adults: $40, youth 17 and younger: $12. All proceeds benefit Fountain Hills Theater. More information: fhtaz.org or 480-837-9661, ext. 3.

DEC. 3

The Ten Tenors: Home for the Holidays. Join Australia’s rock stars of opera, The Ten Tenors, as they perform traditional and contemporary seasonal favorites like “Joy to the World,” “White Christmas,” “Amazing Grace,” “Winter Wonderland” and “Feliz Navidad.” 7:30 p.m. Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale. $24-$72. arizonamusicfest.org.

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The annual Chandler Fire Department Holiday Toy Ride is 2-8 p.m. on Dec. 8 at Chandler Fashion Center. Those who donate a new, unwrapped toy receive a free ride aboard a Chandler fire engine. The toy collection point is near valet parking outside the food court on the south side of the mall.

DEC. 6

Santa’s Sugar: Gold Canyon resident Jane Gerencher’s holiday children’s book debuts as a holiday play is performed by Cactus Canyon Junior High Drama Club students. on Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center, 2525 S. Ironwood Drive in Apache Junction. $5 for adults, $3 for students and children 5 and younger free. More information: 480-474-3980.

DEC. 7

Storytime with Mrs. Claus: The Farm at South Mountain hosts an evening of fun and magic under the pecan trees, featuring a family dance party, Christmas light display, face painting, hot chocolate and cookies. The Farm Kitchen will be open to serve dinner. 6-8 p.m. 6106 S. 32nd Street, Phoenix. $4 children 3-18. $5 18 and older. More information: www.thefarmatsouthmountain.com/event/month.

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f you’re in the mood to get your Christmas on, you’ll want to hit downtown Mesa from Friday, Nov. 23, through Friday, Jan. 4. Thousands of revelers will be there to take in the sounds, sights, lights, tastes and activities that only the holiday season can bring. The celebration season kicks off Nov. 23 with an evening of music, food and fun. No Christmas bash would be complete without an over-the-top Christmas tree, bristling with lights and ornaments. Mesa’s is nearly four stories tall. The lighting ceremony is 5:45 p.m. on Macdonald just north of Main Street. If you have memories of Christmases in colder climes and are pining for outdoor ice skating, you’re in luck. Merry Main Street features the Winter Wonderland Ice Rink, at more than 5,000 square feet, at 20 E. Main St., just outside City Plaza. If you have memories of that postcard-perfect ice-skating experience that you thought were lost in the desert, hit the ice here. Admission to the ice rink is $10, $8 if purchased in groups of 20 or more in one

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No Christmas bash would be complete without an over-the-top Christmas tree, bristling with lights and ornaments. Mesa’s is nearly four stories tall. The lighting ceremony is 5:45 p.m. Nov. 23 on Macdonald just north of Main Street to open Merry Main Street activities.

transaction. The price includes one hour of skate time and ice skates. Skate sizes range from children’s size 8 to men’s size 14. There is no discount for bringing your own skates. Hours for the ice rink are 6-10 p.m. opening night (Nov. 23), then 5-10 p.m. Monday

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through Friday and noon-10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For the holidays, the rink is open noon-4 p.m. Dec. 24, closed on Christmas, open noon-4 p.m. Dec. 31 and noon-10 p.m. Jan. 1. Holidays need snacks. Start (or end) your

journey down Merry Main Street on Friday or Saturday at Jack Frost’s Food Truck Forest at Pioneer Park. While there, enjoy a classic holiday movie or take a free ride on the Main Street Express Train. Create memories at selfie stations that allow visitors to create special holiday-card photos. Look for stations near the Christmas tree and along Main Street. You may want to take a photo with the head elf himself, and you’re in luck. On Fridays and Saturdays, Santa will stop by for free visits. Bring your cellphone or camera for pictures. The city has its own Light Rail “Polar Express,” which will zoom along Merry Main Street as guests sing songs, enjoy cookies and, best of all, have a chance to meet Santa. Wear your pajamas and enjoy the season in the childlike and festive tradition of the Polar Express. Visit mesachristmasmarket.com/ polar-express.html for more information and to purchase tickets. The festival will create priceless keepsakes of your kids’ glowing faces as they meet Santa – or their literally glowing faces as they’re See

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bathed in multicolored lights from the tree. Arts and crafts, the Mesa Christmas Market with vendors in pop-up shops, colorful lights and live performances are part of the festivities. If you have kids or just want to get out and enjoy an Arizona winter, check out the lights, sights and ambiance on Main Street. Activities run along Main, from Country Club to just east of Mesa Drive. Free parking is available in all open lots and on-street parking

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from page 41 area outside the food court on the south side of the mall. An adult must accompany all children 6 and younger. Toys also may be dropped off in the lobby of the Chandler Fire Administration Headquarters, 151 E. Boston St., through Dec. 14 or at any Chandler fire station. More information: chandleraz.gov/fire. Carnival of Illusion: Join Roland Sarlot and Susan Eyed for vaudeville-style show featuring magic and more. The intimate, parlor-style venue offers seats a few feet from the action. Audience participation is a part of every show. Mesa Arts Center’s Farnsworth Studio, 1 E. Main St., Mesa, 480-359-SHOW, carnivalofillusion.com, mesaartscenter.com, times vary, $56.

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Symphony of Light in North Phoenix and Tempe: World’s largest drive-through light attraction with world’s largest holiday-theme obstacle course for kids. Obstacle course and bounce houses: $10 per person. With new 100-foot-wide nativity

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scene, a 220-foot-wide state-of-the-art pixel screen and an expanded Holiday Boulevard Marketplace. Nightly in north Phoenix 6 p.m. through Jan. 5. Nightly in Tempe 6 p.m. through Dec. 31. North Phoenix: 27701 N. Black Canyon Highway at I-17 and Jomax Road. Tempe: Tempe Diablo Stadium, 2200 W. Alameda Drive. Advance tickets $29, at the gate $35. More information: worldofillumination.com.

NOV. 22-23

Snowy Christmas: Rawhide’s signature Christmas takeover with nightly snowfall down Main Street, family photos, thousands of lights and a special drop off for letters to the North Pole. Catch Santa for a nightly tree lighting ceremony on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Rawhide Western Town and Event Center, 5700 W. North Loop Road, Chandler, 480.502.5600, rawhide.com, 5-10 p.m. Fridays to Sundays, free.

NOV. 23-DEC. 28

Butterfly Wonderland’s “Christmas in the Rainforest”: 7-foot Living Angel with hand-blown glass art exhibit and live holiday music. Featuring butterflies from around the world. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Butterfly Wonderland, 9500 E. Via de Ventura in Scottsdale within the OdySea in the

Desert Entertainment Destination at the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. More information: 480-800-3000 or www.ButterflyWonderland.com.

NOV. 22-DEC. 25

Grimaldi’s Childhelp Toy Drive: Every year more than 3.6 million referrals are made to child protection agencies involving more than 6.6 million children. To help bring comfort to these children for the holidays, all six Grimaldi’s locations in Arizona will be accepting donations of new and unused (nonviolent) toys and clothing. Donate at your local Grimaldi’s or visit Childhelp’s Amazon Wish List to make a donation of toys and clothing. More information; www.grimaldispizzeria.com.

NOV. 23-DEC. 31

Lighting of Tempe Marketplace 60-Foot Holiday Tree: Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 21 with tree lighting. With professional ice-skating performance and the first magical snowfall of the season. Snow will fall nightly at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Free holiday skating for children 5 and older Nov. 23-25. Desert Ridge Marketplace, 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix, and Tempe Marketplace, 2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe.

FINANCIAL FOCUS: Take Advantage of Tax Diversification As an investor, you will have access to accounts that are taxed differently from one another. And it’s possible you could benefit from tax diversification by owning accounts in these three categories:

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• Taxable – Taxable investments are those held in a standard brokerage account, outside your IRA or 401(k). While you can put virtually all types of investments into a taxable account, you may want to focus on those considered to be most tax-efficient. So, you could include individual stocks that you plan to hold, rather than actively trade, because you will not get taxed on the capital gains until you sell. You also might consider mutual funds that do little trading and generate fewer capital gain distributions. This is important not only in terms of controlling taxes, but also because the taxes on these distributions can reduce your investments’ real rate of return. • Tax-free – When you invest in a Roth IRA/Roth 401(k), you don’t get an immediate tax deduction, but your earnings, as well as your withdrawals, are tax-free, provided you do not start taking withdrawals until you’re 59 ½ and you have had your

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There’s no formula for achieving an ideal tax diversification. You’ll want to consider your own needs and circumstances in choosing the right mix of taxable, tax-deferred and tax-free accounts. Ultimately, taxes should not drive all your investment decisions – but they should not be ignored, either.

Merry Main Street in Downtown Mesa: Festivities begin Nov. 23, 5-10 p.m. with music, food and family fun with a program and tree lighting at 5:45 p.m. at Main Street and Macdonald. Featuring Winter Wonderland Ice Rink with more than 5,000 square feet, Mesa Christmas Market, Jack Frost Food Truck Forest, Mesa’s Christmas tree that is nearly four stories tall, Santa’s sELFie Village, Main Street Express trackless train, free visits with Santa, Holiday Happenings at Mesa Arts Center and rides on the Polar Express. More information: www.merrymainst.com.

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If you only focus on traditional, tax-deferred accounts, you could end up with larger tax bills than you anticipated when you retire and start tapping into these accounts, particularly when you must start taking withdrawals – called “required minimum distributions” – when you reach 70 ½. By having money in accounts with different tax treatments, you may have more flexibility in structuring your withdrawals during retirement, based on your year-to-year tax situation.

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These 2-ingredient dishes save time on the long weekend

hy make even more work for yourself? Here are three fantastic ideas for the long Thanksgiving weekend brunch, buffet or supper that each require only

2-Ingredient Apple Pie

Ingredients: 1 can (13 oz) Pillsbury™ cinnamon rolls with icing 1 can Apple Pie Filling Directions: Heat oven to 375 degrees. Spray 8 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray. Set icing aside. Separate dough into 8 rolls. Press into and up sides of muffin cups. Spoon 2 generous tablespoons of pie filling into each dough-lined cup. Bake for about 18 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly, and then drizzle icing over top.

2-Ingredient Pumpkin Pie Crescents

Ingredients: 1 roll Pillsbury Crescent rolls 1/2 cup canned pumpkin pie filling or pumpkin pie mix Glaze: 1/2 cup powdered sugar 12 tablespoons water or more if needed for drizzling consistency Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Unroll crescents and place 1 slightly heaping ta-

two or three ingredients. From a delicious mini apple pie to a dinner roll that looks just like a pumpkin, I hope these recipes help to make your holiday heavenly delicious and hassle free! blespoon of pumpkin pie mix on each crescent. Starting with the large end, roll the crescent over once and slightly pinch the sides to contain the filling. Continue rolling (a little filling might leak out, that’s ok). Place on a parchment paper lined pan. Bake 10-12 minutes or until browned. Combine glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the crescents. Serve warm.

3-Ingredient Pumpkin Shaped Bread Ingredients: 1 package frozen Rhodes bread rolls 1 small package whole pecans 1 egg yolk

Directions: Place frozen bread balls on greased tray. Allow to thaw for several hours. When thawed, make 7 or 8 slices in bread, leaving the center intact. (To make larger pumpkin shaped breads, combine 2 rolls into one ball.) With your finger, press an indentation on the top of the roll. Whisk together egg yolk and water. Brush over rolls. Bake according to package instructions or until golden brown. When done, slice pecans in long pieces and press into the top of the bread for a “stem.”

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very two years the National Physical Activity Plan Alliance publishes a “Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth.” The alliance, a nonprofit coalition of national organizations that work together to improve activity levels of youth, organizes an advisory committee of various experts to prepare the report card, which is based on the most recent evidence-based scientific research. The 2018 report card shows some areas of improvement, but the grades are not those that most parents would like to see for their own children. National physical activity guidelines recommend that youth perform 60 or more minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity daily. In addition, vigorous activity (elevated heart rate) and muscle fitness exercise (that also builds bones) is recommend at least three days a week. The report uses an A-F scale, with “A” indicating we are succeeding for the majority of children and “F” indicating we succeeding with very few. Here are the national grades.

Overall Physical Activity, Grade D-

Only 24 percent of children 6 to 17 years participate in 60 minutes of physical activity daily. As kids grow older, they become less active, 43 percent of 6-11-year-olds vs 26 percent of 16-19-year-olds meet national guidelines. Boys meet guidelines more often than girls; twice the number of high school boys meet guidelines compared to girls. A low proportion of youth with “disabling conditions” meet activity guidelines.

Sedentary Behaviors, Grade D-

Sedentary refers to activities such as lying down or sitting. About 2/3 of youth aged 6-19 engage in 2 or more hours of screen time daily. More than 40 percent of

School, Grade D-

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The Arizona Legislature tried to get kids a little more active by requiring recess periods for all elementary children.

high school students use electronic devices for more than three hours daily. Girls (38 percent) have more screen time per day than boys (28 percent). Older youth have more screen time than younger kids.

abling conditions” play sports, 30 percent of low-income kids play no sports while that is true of only 12 percent of high income youth.

Active Transportation, Grade D-

65 percent of schools require recess. 80 percent of principals agree that recess aids academic achievement. 11 percent of elementary, 8 percent of middle, and 2 percent of high schools require classroom activity breaks. Little national data is available to determine outdoor and out of school free play involvement.

Walking or biking to school, to work, to a park, to a mall, or moving in the neighborhood constitutes active transportation. 38 percent of youth do at least 10 minutes of active transportation at least once a week. 13 percent of youth 5-14 usually walk or bike to school. 62 percent report zero days of walking or biking for transportation each week. Boys (45 percent) do active transportation more often than girls (32 percent).

Organized Sport Participation, Grade C

56 percent of kids 6-12 play organized sports, but only 37 percent did so on a regular basis. 50 percent play unorganized or individual sports. 54 percent of high school youth play at least one sport during the year. 25-30 percent of youth with “dis-

Active Play, Grade Incomplete

Physical Fitness, C-

42 percent of youth 12-15 have healthy levels of cardiorespiratory fitness, a decrease from 2012. 52 percent of youth 6-15 have healthy levels of muscular endurance. 19 percent of boys and 18 percent of girls aged 2-19 are obese.

Family and Peers, Incomplete

No nationally representative data are available for family members, peers, and friends who facilitate activity for kids or

30 percent of high school students attend PE five days a week. 92 percent percent of 6th graders take some PE each week, but that is true of only 42 percent of high school youth. 33 percent of school districts have policies to support walking and biking to school. 71 percent of elementary, 74 percent of middle, and 81 percent of high school districts require PE teachers to have a degree in PE. Almost all schools have policies requiring PE or physical activity for students with “disabling conditions.”

Community and Built Environment, Grade C

75 percent of youth (6-17) live in neighborhoods with sidewalks or walking paths. 77 percent of youth (6-17) live in neighborhoods with a nearby park or playground. 64 percent of youth (6-17) live in neighborhoods that are safe for outdoor play. How have things changed since the last report in 2016? There has been slight improvement in three areas including active transportation, organized sports participation, and physical fitness. Grades in two areas school and community and built environment are lower than in 2016. As the grades indicate, there is much room for improvement. If data were available for Ahwatukee and the Foothills, how do you think our area would fare? The complete report is available for free online at: physicalactivityplan.org/projects/reportcard.html - Chuck Corbin is an ASU professor emeritus and 30-year resident of Ahwatukee.

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Eat healthy and stay active during holiday chaos BY CHARLENE SMITH AFN Guest Writer

hey’re here! How did those holidays and all the trimmings sneak up on us again? ‘Tis the season of jam-packed calendars, shopping, celebrations, out-of-town guests, cooking, entertaining, stresses of to-do-lists, traveling, parties, and, oh…..trying to maintain a regular exercise program and healthy eating habits. You probably already know that staying active helps boost your energy level, reduces stress and mitigates some of the extra calories you may be eating. Check out these quick tips to help find a balance during this “challenging” time of year.

The staying active part

Walk as much as possible. Take extra laps at the mall, use the stairs, park a little further away from entrances to stores. Take your out-of-town guests on walks/runs or hikes and show off this awesome Arizona

weather. Walk around your (or another) neighborhood to enjoy the holiday decorations.

If you’re traveling.

Search for walking, running or park trails nearby and use them. If you’re staying at a hotel, find out if there is an exercise room there and use it. If you’re staying with family, ask if they have any fitness equipment or if you can access their local gym and use it. Take along resistance bands and use them. Gather your friends/family outside for throwing a football, Frisbee, walking their dog, etc. Volunteer to shovel snow or rake leaves.

The healthy eating part.

Let’s be real, with all the goodies that appear this time of year, who isn’t going to indulge at least a little? It’s okay -- because you’re going to find ways to stay active, right(?), and eating all those yummy things is temporary. So enjoy them, however, use moderation. Don’t make them too accessible – that’s when mindless grazing can occur. Keep a balance by including protein with all meals

– it helps to reduce hunger and appetite. Plan ahead – take your healthy dish to a gathering; eat a healthy snack or meal prior to attending holiday functions. Skip second helpings. Take a breather and assess your hunger level. Use smaller plates, eat slower and more mindful, watch portion sizes. Reduce calories in recipes. While baking, replace butter with applesauce, mashed banana or pumpkin puree. Use cooking methods such as baking, steaming or grilling instead of frying. Substitute low-fat or non-fat half & half for cream. Replace cream cheese, sour cream and mayo with Greek yogurt. Avoid processed foods as much as possible. Drink water, drink water, drink water. Limit your “liquid” calories; use club soda or sparkling water in place of sweetened beverages. Volunteer to be the designated driver. Decide which foods are worth it to you

and which really aren’t. One of our clients uses monetary representation in place of calories. How “much” do you want to “spend?” The most important thing is to be realistic and go easy on yourself. You aren’t always in charge of your schedule during the holidays so you can only do your best. Remind yourself that you can get back to your routine when the holidays have passed. - Charlene Smith enjoys helping others reach their fitness goals as a personal trainer at the Body Firm in Ahwatukee. For more information: YouWillGetResultsFromMe@gmail.com

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