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Teacher awarded scholarship for sustainability practices Corona del Sol High School technical theater teacher Nick Taylor instructs his students how to build sets for the school plays.

Taylor thinks about old sets and how they can be reused for new ones in demonstrating to his students the economic and environmental benefits of sustainability.

As a result, the Chandler resident was one of four Valley teachers who received a full-tuition scholarship to the University of Phoenix, in partnership with Arizona Forward. The funds will help pay for his master’s degree in leadership, which he anticipates finishing in less than two years.

“I’m very, very excited— largely because leadership interests me—but (because) Corona del Sol High School technical theater teacher Nick this is not something I’d be Taylor received a full-tuition scholarship from the University of Phoenix, in conjunction with Arizona Forward. able to afford to do on my “Sustainability is one of the top own dime,” Taylor added.

In his 11th year at Corona del Sol, priorities at the University of PhoeTaylor teaches in the largest techni- nix—not only in the way they concal theater program in Arizona, Tay- duct their business but throughout the program,” Roggeman said. lor said.

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“Every single set we build has phys- business and civic leaders together to ical needs and, unlike a classroom enhance environmental sustainabilwhere you can move away from us- ity and economic vitality of Arizona ing papers to digital sources, we can’t and local regions.

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Pam Roggeman, the academic op a relationship with Nick here at dean for the College of Education the university.”

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Phoenix-based NexMetro Communities purchased 15 acres at the northeast corner of Warner Road and Grace Boulevard (just west of Arizona Avenue) in Chandler, where it plans to looking back develop 194 homes. expensive Thehomes development will feature one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans that will range from $1,000 to $1,600 in 12- to 24-month contracts. The project continues the developer’s goal of building singlefamily, detached homes for lease to residents who perhaps don’t want to purchase (and finance) a new home, but want something more substantial than an apartment. The property is less than two miles from Chandler’s downtown district. The development is expected to attract higher-income residents. Ground breaking is expected to occur in April, and homes will be ready to lease at the end of the year.

Chandler residents are bracing for triple-digit temperatures right around the corner. The month of May is characterized by average temperatures that steadily rise throughout the month, with daily highs ranging from 86 degrees to 95 degrees over the course of the month. The days are getting hotter and longer as well, with May 1 having 13 hours and 33 minutes of daylight, while May 31 has 14 hours and 15 minutes of daylight. The longer day results in sunset extending from 7:12 p.m. on May 1 to 7:34 p.m. on May 31.

What do most young kids want to be when they grow up? A firefighter, of course. But most have a change of plans sometime between first grade and senior year in college. If you still have that burning desire (no pun intended) to fight fires in your community, here is your chance.

The Chandler Fire, Health & Medical Department is inviting men and women ages 15 to 21 to join the Chandler Fire Cadets. To become a cadet, candidates must complete Chandler’s Fire Cadet Academy, an eight-week program that starts May 2, and includes elements of physical fitness, teamwork, personal development, firefighting skills and more. It is held at the City’s Fire

Training Center, 3550 S. Dobson Rd. The academy application is online at www.chandleraz.gov/fire with a $100 registration fee. After graduation from the academy, Chandler Fire Cadets meet at the training center on the first Saturday and third Wednesday of each month for additional training, drills and classroom instruction.

Cadets who graduate from the cadet academy are eligible to ride with fire crews and operate with them (must be age 16 or older). This is like fantasy camp for firefighters.

Chandler residents generally love their parks, and one of the most popular City parks, Folley Memorial Park, is getting a $857,000 renovation and facelift. Folley Park—located off Frye Road east of Arizona Avenue—turned 38 years old and the 24-acre park has seen better days. It is undergoing renovations that will see aging ramadas replaced with new ramadas, as well as the installation of new lighting, upgraded basketball courts and shade canopies over softball field bleachers. The project began April 6 and is expected be completed in August.

A little sports history: Folley Park is named in memory of boxer Zora Folley, a Chandler resident who fought Muhammad Ali for the heavyweight title in 1967. Folley lost in the seventh round by knockout, but he became a hero to Chandler residents, who in 1976 dedicated Folley Park in his honor. Listening to the “Rocky” theme song while exercising at the park is highly encouraged.

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San Tan Mountain Regional Park offers assortment of programs

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Programs covering everything from wildlife to plant life will be offered throughout April and May at San Tan Mountain Regional Park. The events provide endless information about what the desert has to offer.

Learn about the fascinating adventures of North America’s past in the Nature Center at 12 p.m. Friday, April 24, during “Early People: Rise and Fall of Ancient Civilization.” Attendees will learn how a combination of war, drought, economic disruption and disease can bring about a civilization’s collapse.

At 12 p.m. Saturday, April 25, the park will offer “Geology of the Valley,” which will feature a discussion about Arizona’s geological past.

A short 1.3-mile hike on Littleleaf Trail will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 26, for the “New to Arizona?” program. Individuals will learn about plants and animals that live in the desert during the hike. Those inter-

ested are encouraged to meet at the flagpole and wear closed-toed shoes, a hat and sunscreen and bring plenty of water.

Volunteers are needed for “Trails Volunteer Day” at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 9. The group will repair and enhance existing trails in three to four hours, prune plants and control erosion. Interested folks are asked to email Park Supervisor Sarah Steele at sarahsteele@mail. maricopa.gov and meet at the picnic area near the Nature Center. Volunteers are also asked to bring water, gloves and any tools they might have.

Meander along the Goldmine Trail during the “Bloomin’ Cactus Walk” at 8 a.m. Friday, May 15, to search for some of the desert’s cactus blooms.

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San Tan Mountain Regional Park will offer many events throughout April and May.

shoes, a hat and sunscreen and bring plenty of water and a camera.

San Tan Mountain Regional Park will offer a fun and informative program “All About Bighorn Sheep” at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 16, inside the Nature Center. The program will touch upon how bighorn sheep survive and adapt in arid habitats.

Join San Tan Mountain Regional staff for the first scorpion hunt of the year at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at the flagpole. Participants will explore the

desert to find the arachnids. Those who attend are asked to wear closedtoed shoes, bring plenty of water and a black light. The Visitor Center will also have black lights for sale.

San Tan Mountain Regional Park is located at 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek. There is a $6 vehicle day use entry fee, which includes the price of programs, unless otherwise noted.

For a complete listing of the April and May programs, visit www.maricopa.gov/parks/santan.

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Graduates of Mayor Jay Tibshraeny’s Teen Leadership Academy receive their certificates and letters from the City leader.

Mayor’s Teen Leadership Academy connects youth with their community Comments were heated in the break to learning about Chandler City Council Chambers recently as a debate government,” Tibshraeny said. over curfew brought out strong arguMore than 40 students applied for ments on both sides of the issue. For- the program last fall and were selecttunately, the anger was interspersed ed based on a brief essay. As part of with laughter as the the program, students high school-age “city were surveyed becouncil members” fore and after on their learned how the City general knowledge of Chandler conducts about the community, public meetings. and how they would The mock City rank items to consider Council meeting was Students learn how the City when choosing a city one of several activi- responds to a communitywide to call home. emergency. ties offered up to enIn the General gage young people in the community Knowledge portion of the survey, the at the mayor’s inaugural Teen Leader- students’ correct answers increased ship Academy. In a testament to the an average of more than 21 percent community dedication of Chandler’s between the first and second surveys. young people, more than 20 high In the rankings portion of the surschool students spent their spring vey, every category increased in what break learning about leadership and students considered important, with local government. the largest increases in the categories The Teen Leadership Academy is a of well-maintained streets and parks, new initiative by Mayor Jay Tibshrae- a financially stable community and ny to get young people involved in the proximity to freeways. community, inspire them to seek jobs Student comprehension and their in the public sector and teach leader- understanding of the roles of mayor ship skills. The students jumped in and city manager also improved, acto the exercises with interest and en- cording to the second survey. thusiasm. The curriculum consisted When asked who would recomof overviews of nearly every City of mend this experience to classmates, Chandler department by each direc- friends and family, it was unanimous tor, daily activities such as the mock “yes” vote. “I liked hearing from peocouncil meeting, an emergency opera- ple who were clearly passionate about tions drill, motivational speakers and their jobs and the City. Thank you for time to interact and ask questions of this amazing program. I really enjoyed the mayor and members of the City it,” one student said. Another said, Council.

“This experience exceeded all my ex“I was impressed by the enthusi- pectations. I could not have asked for asm of the students in the program, a better program to be a part of.” and appreciate that they were willing Tibshraeny’s Teen Leadership Acadto devote a good part of their spring emy will be an annual event.

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Sydney Hess learned about Mayor Jay Tibshraeny’s inaugural Teen Leadership Academy from her mother who read about it in a local newspaper’s ad.

The Chandler High School junior jumped at the chance to get an inside look into local government.

Hess said she also saw an ad for the academy through the high school’s Sydney Hess participates in a mock council meeting at Jay Tibshraeny’s inaugural Teen Leadership Acadweekly e-mail, which Mayor emy held this spring. prompted her to apply.

At Chandler High, Hess is junior class day academy clearly demonstrated a president, vice president of the Envi- passion for their job. ronmental Club, a member of DECA, “Each department head had 15 Link Crew and the National Honor minutes allotted to speak, but it was Society. Hess also is on a youth panel nowhere close enough to the amount for the Housing and Human Services they wanted to share,” Hess said. “That Commission. passion was truly impressionable.”

After attending the academy, Hess is now interested in pursuing a career in municipal government. “This experience taught me that City government has a direct impact on the citizens that live within it,” Hess said.

The single most important advice Hess learned Mayor Jay Tibshraeny welcomes participants of the Teen Leaderthrough the acadship Academy and answers questions about the City of Chandler. emy is the conHess explained that she decided cept of teamwork. to apply to the academy because she “All departments from the City of has an interest in helping her school, Chandler work together in an excommunity and now, the City. tremely effective and impressive man“Mayor Tibshraeny’s Teen Leader- ner,” Hess said. “There must be comship Academy has given me an excep- munication and positive relationships tionally positive view of my city and between all entities. These factors are its government because of the people important in my life because, through that help it function,” Hess said. teamwork and communication, I can Hess added that every City employ- become an impactful and empoweree the teens talked to during the five- ing leader.”

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“We are the Rio Waves,” announced Rio Salado President Chris Bustamante at a collegewide staff meeting at the Tempe headquarters.

While the actual Rio Wave mascot and name are still in development, the inspiration is clear.

“The Rio Waves will help us tell our story by representing the water of the Salt River and how the college cuts through barriers and navigates around obstacles in order to find innovative ways to serve nontraditional students,” Bustamante said.

The process has drawn quite a bit of community engagement.

The college invited the public to submit mascot concepts last January, which motivated 134 people to submit more than 200 ideas, including things like the Salty Dogs, Sun Storks, Rio Salt Shakers, Rip Tides and Beach Buoys.

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The college called on the public to choose the final three. More than 1,300 people responded and narrowed the search to Raven, Roadrunner and Wave/Splash.

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Artists from the college’s Institutional Advancement creative services unit are already drafting design concepts for a Rio Wave mascot. Once complete, the college will call on the public once again to help name the mascot.

One thing is likely certain, the mascot will be responsible for leading event attendees in the wave.

Rio Salado College is one of 10 Maricopa Community Colleges and one of the largest online public community college in the nation, serving nearly 59,000 students annually with more than 30,000 online. Founded in 1978, Rio Salado offers 600-plus online classes, 100-plus degree and certificate programs and general education courses. The college also provides support for dual enrollment, military and incarcerated students and serves as one of the largest providers of adult basic education in Arizona.

The Chandler Chamber of Commerce members and the general public are invited to the organization’s Economic Update Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, at the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort.

The speakers will be Micah Miranda, City of Chandler economic development director; Brad Smidt, vice president of business development, Greater Phoenix Economic Council; Kevin Sullivan, senior vice president of business attraction and expansion, Arizona Commerce Authority; and Carlos Contreras, U.S. education manager, Intel.

Tickets are $35 for nonmembers.

Members of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce can buy them at a discounted rate of $25. No refunds are given 72 hours before the event.

For more information, visit http://bit. ly/1Hef5UR or (480) 963-4571.

The resort is located at One San Marcos Pl., Chandler.

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Rio Salado College announces choice for new mascot Chamber sets After weeks of reviewing entries, Committee chose seven Economic Update tallying votes and deliberation, Rio finalists: Beaver, Mouse, Luncheon Salado College has decided on a new Raven, River Rat, Road-

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Goodwill hosts hiring event The Sears Call Center will be conducting a hiring event at Goodwill Chandler Career Center, 930 N. Alma School Rd., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Wednesday, April 22.

Job seekers should bring several copies of their resume and dress professionally. They can also visit www.goodwillaz. org/events/category/jobfairs/ to learn more or to apply for positions online.

Paragon Science Academy places first in math competition A four-member team from Chandler’s Paragon Science Academy placed first at the 2015 Arizona MathCounts competition on Saturday, March 28, at Empire High School in Vail.

The team members are David Kwak, Shivam Mohite, Thomas Denig and Kushagra Sharma. They were coached by Ridvan Bricicek, who will coach the state Arizona MathCounts team participating in the world championships in Boston May 7 to May 10.

MathCounts is a national math competition for sixth, seventh and

eighth graders. Each state has its own competition leading up to nationals.

The students compete individually in two paper rounds, the Target Round and the Sprint Round. They are scored individually. There is also a team round, in which students work together to solve 10 questions. Last is the Countdown Round, during which two students compete against each other using a buzzer.

Paragon Science Academy is a K-12 tuition-free, public charter school in Chandler, focused on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education and college preparation.

Boating safety course being offered Have you seen a boat and trailer sitting on the side of the road with a blown tire? Would you like to know how to avoid this situation? Use proper tire pressure and replace tires every three to six years.

This nugget and much more about trailering, docking and anchoring, boat handling, equipment, dealing with emergencies and many more subjects are covered in the United States Power Squadrons (USPS) America’s Boating Course.

USPS is the world’s largest nonprofit recreational boating organization, providing fun and boating education. This class satisfies Arizona Game and Fish requirements and is certified in all states requiring boater education.

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• Bass Pro Shops, 1133 N Dobson Rd., Mesa, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, May 2, and Saturday, June 13; • Cabela’s, 9380 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday April 25; • Sportsman’s Warehouse, 19205 N. 27th Ave., Phoenix, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 25, and Saturday, May 30; • Independent Insurance Agents, 333 E. Flower St., Phoenix, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. or four Wednesdays beginning April 22.

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I loved the Western experience as a child.

Now that we have three kids, I wanted to share the magic and majesty of how the West was won with my family.

Goldfield Ghost Town is much more than a tourist experience, it’s an actual Arizona town complete with a U.S. Post Office, The only remaining original Goldfield structure seven full-time residents and a now houses the apothecary and Miner’s Grill and Ice Cream Parlor. nondenominational chapel with church services every Sunday. Admis- thest reaches of the East Valley. We ran sion to Goldfield is free and the town out of time for this particular attracis open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a tion, but it’s at the top of the list for our week. next visit along with a family photo at My entire family was excited to dis- the Time After Time Antique Photogcover Goldfield. Founded in 1893, the raphy Studio. town in those days featured a rich gold Goldfield’s Main Street gave my kids mine before it flooded and went bust. an idea of how a real Western town Goldfield literally became a ghost may have looked back in the day. My town in 1898. youngest child quickly pointed out Luckily for us, our family was able the gold panning at Prospector’s Place to see the only remaining original ($6 to $7) and my other two children Goldfield structure that now houses chimed in that they wanted to strike the apothecary and Miner’s Grill and it rich, too. Unlike some gold panning Ice Cream Parlor. attractions, Prospector’s Place offered After a quick pit stop at the Miner’s real slivers of gold and even some garGrill we jumped on board the Supersti- nets in the slush mix. The “prospector” tion Narrow Gauge Railroad. I would on duty even showed us all the proper highly recommend the train ($5 to techniques for gold panning. It’s a true $8) as your first atWestern experitraction. It travels ence and I suspect around Goldfield’s we could have perimeter and gives stayed to pan for a broad overview gold all day, but of everything the it was time for a town has to offer, mine tour. plus a unique look In addition to at the desert scen- Superstition Zipline is a great way to see the train ride, the ery and nearby Su- the terrain and the breathtaking views of Goldfield Mine perstition Moun- the Superstition Mountains.

Tour ($5 to $8) is tains. The 20-minute train trip is well definitely not to be missed. My kids worth the ticket price. were apprehensive because they only Next to the train station is the Su- saw a dark mine shaft entrance at street perstition zipline ($12). This attraction level and didn’t know what to expect. was installed just last year and gives After a short walk down into the riders a bird’s eye view of Goldfield, the mine, our tour guide described the hisSuperstition Mountains and the far- tory of the town and the mine and how April 15, 2015

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We saw original minOther attractions ining equipment and wonclude the shooting galdered how miners could lery, Goldfield’s Hiswork prolonged hours toric Museum, live gun in such a space. One of fights, livery stables with the staffers said that the available carriage and mine has had some unhorseback riding and The Goldfi eld Ghost Town usual and unexplained an entire street of artishooting gallery is a fun place activities that have oc- to see the Wild West come to san stores. These stores curred there. So, per- life when patrons hit special boast everything from targets. haps Goldfield is a true Southwestern foods, ghost town. fudge, dolls, Mexican imports, metal The Mammoth Steakhouse and Sa- art, a plant nursery to rocks, fossils loon also is a must-see attraction. The and souvenirs. vintage-style saloon was moved from Tombstone by one of the town’s own- Goldfield Ghost Town ers, “Mayor” Bob Schoose, who bought 4650 N. Mammoth Mine Rd. it in the 1980s and restored it. The best Apache Junction 85119 views of the Superstition Mountains (480) 983-0333 or are on the back patio and our family www.goldfieldghosttown.com

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Chandler Airport Dayz at Chandler Municipal Airport boasted displays of aircraft, ranging from a Citation Jet to Light Sport Aircraft. Rides were available and the Hanger Cafe was open. photo page events calendar While the crowds checked out the aircraft, the band About Last Nite performed.

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Military ground vehicles were also on display. 5. Not to be left out, classic cars made an appearance. 6. Joannia and Joshua Rascon are ready for takeoff. 7.

Sentimental Journey is a B-17 that is owned by the Commemorative Air Force. 8.

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“Working with students who are excited to learn about ‘Shark Tank,’ creating a brand new product and marketing it to a group of sharks, is one of my favorite things about teaching these classes,” Tolman shared. “Students were incredibly excited and came up with some very creative ideas to sell.”

Landon Miller, now an eighth-grade student at Smith Junior High School, participated in Project Runway. He said he started in the community education summer programs for younger students and decided to continue because they were fun. In “Project Runway,” with the help of a creative staff, he constructed a dress for his sister, Veronica, who modeled it in the final fashion show. The budding designer’s inspiration came from another dress his sister owns. He chose the fabric based on her favorite colors.

“The process involved a lot of math, sewing pieces together, and finally attaching everything. I learned to organize and to incorporate a backup plan,” Miller said.

Miller revealed some of his favorite moments involved all the teamwork and camaraderie between students.

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WHEN: Saturday, April 25, to Sunday, April 26, various times The event, suitable for all ages, showcases WHERE: Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler products, services and educational COST: $16 and $22 information focused on raising healthy INFO: www.balletetudes.net or kids and maintaining a fit family. pasta vixen mom cents financially speaking www.chandlercenter.org WHEN: Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m.

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By Laurie Struna, Mesa Public Schools Mesa Public Schools is gearing up for a summer of fun and learning. The Community Education Department features a variety of opportunities for students throughout the East Valley.

Teens ‘n’ Tweens is one of the programs available. Understandably popular with students who have completed fifth through seventh grade, the focus is on fun and features opportunities such as “Project Runway,” “Shark Tank” and “Cupcake Wars.”

“Teens ‘n’ Tweens summer program is the best-kept secret in all Mesa,” said Vicki Tolman, Skyline High School business and economics teacher.

“I would have loved for my children to have experienced these incredible programs with certified teachers instructing and captivating my children in engaging activities.”

Tolman has taught a variety of summer programs for the district. This summer she will teach senior economics at Mountain View High School but admits Teens ‘n’ Tweens is a blast.

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WHERE: Phoenix Convention Center, 6 Movies in the Park Have fun watching “The Hall G, South Building, 100 N. Third St., Boxtrolls” on May 1, “Annie” on May 8 Phoenix and “101 Dalmatians” on May 15.

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INFO: diy(480) 721-2097 or photo page events calendar WHERE: Kiwanis Park, 5500 S. Mill www.pbjevents.com Ave., Tempe COST: Free 2 Dia del Nino INFO: www.tempe.gov/movies Celebrate children, animals and culture at Dia del Nino at the Phoenix Zoo, which will also host music, folkloric 7 Glow Paddle hearsay meet your neighbor law talk Join the group for a night dancers, games, piñata bashing by under the stars to glow and glide animals and other fun activities.

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The annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration presented by Si Se Puede Foundation honors the Hispanic community’s many contributions to Chandler. The festival also features the popular Chihuahua races and the crowning of the King and Queen Chihuahua.

WHEN: Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Chandler Public Library Courtyard, 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler COST: Free INFO: http://www.chandleraz.gov/ default.aspx?pageid=161

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The first 5,000 children at Chase Field receive a kids T-shirt courtesy of Smile Generation and Every Kids Dentist. Afterward, watch the D-backs take on the Pittsburgh Pirates.

WHEN: Sunday, April 26, at 1:10 p.m.

WHERE: Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix COST: $12 to $150 INFO: (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com

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WHEN: Thursday, May 7, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

WHERE: Community Center, 125 E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler COST: $3 INFO: (480) 782-2730 or www.chandleraz.gov

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Indulge in free cupcakes, make harmonicas and party hats, snap photos in a photo booth and watch a Lion Dance performance.

WHEN: Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: MIM, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix COST: Included in admission of $10 to $20 INFO: (480) 478-6000 or www.mim.org

10 Spectacular Nature— Dinosaurs Come learn about dinosaurs and see and perhaps touch their fossils.

WHEN: Sunday, May 3, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Public Library, Meeting Room A, 3500 S. Rural Rd., Tempe COST: Free INFO: http://1.usa.gov/1bZwq8i

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“Lights, Camera, Murder!”

“Lights, Camera, Murder!” is set at the high school reunion of the fictitious Prickly Pear Prep’s Class of 1968. The murder mystery begins when guests are greeted at the door by senior class meet your neighbor president Georgie Gorgeous. When the “murder” occurs, the audience will be given clues to solve the crime.

WHEN: Saturday, April 18, at 6 p.m.

WHERE: Fazio’s Catering Hall, 700 W. Warner Rd., Chandler COST: $45 expensive homes INFO: (480) 967-6800 Youth American Ballet Company’s “Firebird & Paquita” The Youth American Ballet Company is taking on two classic ballets: Igor Stravinsky’s “The Firebird” and Marius Petipa’s “Paquita.” Separated by intermission, these two spirited tales are rich, entertaining adventures for the whole family.

WHEN: Sunday, April 19, at 2 p.m.

WHERE: Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler COST: $20 to $25 INFO: (480) 782-2683 or www.chandlercenter.org

Fourth Wednesday Wine Tasting Dubbed a “great neighborhood party,” D’vine’s event features wine tasting, product sampling, door prizes and great discounts.

WHEN: Wednesday, April 22, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

WHERE: D’vine Gourmet, 4955 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler COST: Free admission INFO: (480) 275-5320 Surf & Turf Craft Beer Dinner Chef Anthony Serrano of El Palacio Restaurant is teaming up with Mike Hess Brewing Company for a surf and turf-themed craft beer dinner.

WHEN: Wednesday, April 22, at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: El Palacio Restaurant and Cantina, Crossroads Towne Center 2950 E. Germann Rd., Chandler COST: $25 INFO: (480) 802-5770 or www.epfamilyrestaurants.com Kenny Rogers Having sold more than 120 million records, Kenny Rogers has an impressive number of hits including “The Gambler,”

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WHEN: Saturday, April 25, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Wild Horse Pass, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler COST: $64 to $124 INFO: (800) 946-4452 Bite of Arizona Bite of Arizona showcases local food artisans, restaurants and gourmet food trucks.

WHEN: Saturday, April 25, 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.

WHERE: Rawhide Western Town, 5700 W. North Loop Rd., Chandler COST: $10 to $75 INFO: (800) 630-1250 or www.biteofarizona.com Chandler Symphony Classical Concerts The CSO provides a free concert with the theme of “War & Peace—Homage to the Great Wars.”

WHEN: Saturday, May 2, at 3 p.m.

WHERE: Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler COST: Free INFO: (480) 782-2683 or www.chandlercenter.org Indulge Event: Fashion + Fun for Moms All moms are invited to attend Indulge and enjoy fashion demonstrations, nail

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WHEN: Thursday, May 7, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

WHERE: Phoenix Premium Outlets, 4976 Premium Outlets way, Chandler COST: Call for cost INFO: (480) 639-1766 or visit www.premiumoutlets.com Jake “The Snake” Roberts Former professional wrestler Jake “The Snake” Roberts brings his “Unspoken Word” tour to improvMANIA. WHEN: Friday, May 8, at 10 p.m.

WHERE: improvMANIA, 250 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler COST: $20 INFO: (480) 699-4598 Mother’s Day Brunch Celebrate Mother’s Day Western-style with a brunch.

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

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Packing hundreds of empty calories stainless steel conveyor belt carries the and a whole bunch of guilt, doughnuts raw doughnuts about 12 inches, where are back and more popular than ever. they are flipped to cook the other side.

Fractured Prune is one of the new Another short trip along the belt, the shops capitalizing on Americans love doughnuts are drained and dropped affair with the sugary, deep-fried deli- out the other side, ready for customizcacy. ing. Fractured Prune I visited the Chanuses cake batter, not dler shop, located in yeast-risen batter, so a strip mall on the the doughnuts lack northeast corner of the light, airy quality Ray and Rural roads, of Krispy Kreme’s. At on a Friday morning. the next station, the Fractured Prune is Fractured Prune serves warm, doughnuts are glazed decorated in a con- fresh, made-to-order doughnuts and topped to order. temporary style with garnished with a choice of colorful The whole process pastel purple painted glazes and toppings. takes only minutes walls and modern, minimalistic fur- and happiness in a box awaits. niture. The sales counter and cooking The brand’s best-selling variety is station are situated on the left side of the O.C. Sand, a doughnut with honthe retail space; tables and chairs are ey glaze and cinnamon sugar. Other on the right. A giant menu mounted popular varieties include French Toast on the wall behind the counter shows (maple, cinnamon and sugar) Bluepatrons how to order. berry Hill (blueberry glaze and powFractured Prune encourages pa- dered sugar) and Ms. Prunella (mixed trons to channel their “inner dough- berry glaze and cinnamon sugar). nut genius,” choosing from a list of 19 Doughnuts wouldn’t be quite as glazes and 14 toppings to add to their magical without coffee, so Fractured plain doughnut. It sounds simple...but Prune offers fresh-brewed coffee by it’s not. Fractured Prune says there are the cup ($1.89 for a medium cup and as many as 155,648 possible combina- $2.09 for a large) or a 96-ounce java tions, and deciding on one flavor for box ($14.99). your doughnut creation may be more So what about the unusual moniker? agonizing than you think. Of course, The first Fractured Prune opened in Fractured Prune says, “there’s no Ocean City, Maryland, and was named wrong way to make yours right.” after Prunella Shriek, a local 19th-cenFortunately, Fractured Prune also tury athlete who became a cult hero offers 15 house combinations, so for the many broken bones she susthat’s where I started. Whether you tained while competing against men, order one single ($1.89) or one dozen thus earning the nickname “Fractured ($15.99), you’re getting a doughnut Prunella.” Sounds like the stuff of local served fresh and warm. folklore, but it makes for good converI placed my order at the sales coun- sation and the quirky moniker resoter, and then slid along to the right and nates with younger customers. watched as the doughnut magic unFractured Prune should be able to folded in the cooking station. A cook carve out a niche with consumers drops raw dough circles into the auto- looking for a tasty doughnut served in mated fryer, as many as four wide. A a fun atmosphere. comm. spotlight

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Pink Grapefruit Pound Cake Delicious, juicy pink grapefruit is in season from October through May, so this is a great month to try a sweet treat with a sensational citrus twist— the Pink Grapefruit Pound Cake.

First about the cake.

It really should have been called a 4-pound cake, because back in the 1700s, when someone baked up this invention, the original pound cake called for 1 pound each of butter, sugar, eggs and flour.

Since then, the pound cake has slimmed down in ingredients and in size, and fresh citrus is often added to the basic mixture. While lemon is the darling of citrus when it comes to desserts, there is a sweet alternative in abundance right now in your store’s produce department. Pink grapefruit is juicy, sweet, inexpensive and large, which is why this recipe for

Pink Grapefruit Pound Cake is so perfect.

While you’re enjoying the juicy fruit inside as a snack, the outside skin can be zested and blended into a moist, rich and dense cake. Then, you’ll take a few wedges, juice them up and add that to powdered sugar for a zesty citrus drizzle over top of the cake.

I made one big mistake on my first go-around. I got a bit of the white pith under the outer skin in my zesting and it made my cake slightly bitter, so make sure that you grate only the pink peel.

You can drizzle as much or as little of the icing as you like. Just double the icing ingredients for more sweetness on top. The second mistake I made was cutting into the cake before it cooled and set up. Patience has never been my virtue, but in this case waiting a bit promises the perfect slices.

Pink Grapefruit Pound Cake 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) butter 1 small package (8 ounce) cream cheese 2 cups sugar 3 large eggs 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 heaping tablespoon grapefruit rind (pink skin only, no white pith) 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup milk or cream 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt Icing: 2 tablespoons grapefruit juice, strained 1 cups powdered sugar

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Customers can order groceries online at Walmart Customers who shop at the new Walmart Supercenter at Gateway Center and the San Tan Gateway North location at 1175 Arizona Ave. now have an added bonus: the option to order groceries online.

The two Chandler locations offer the online program, called Walmart Grocery, which is available at www.walmart. com/grocery.

“It’s been great,” said Daniel Lammes, store manager of the new Gateway Center store at 3460 W. Chandler, located on the northwest corner of Chandler and the Loop 101. The store opened in early March. “We’re getting about three to five orders a day, and the customers love it.”

“It’s drawn a lot of attention. It’s a great way for people to stop and shop when they don’t have time to do it.”

Walmart is testing the online program in markets throughout the country and at five Valley-area locations, including two stores in Mesa and one in Scottsdale. Walmart started the concept in San Jose, then initiated it in Denver, Bensonville, Arkansas, where the company is headquartered, and now Phoenix and Huntsville, Alabama.

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“What can take two hours now can be done in 5 to 10 minutes,” Jariwala said.

“It’s really about choice. We know that some customers just don’t have the time. If I know I am driving by Walmart, I can phone in the order, let them know when I am arriving, call when I’m there and (my groceries) can be loaded within 5 minutes,” Jariwala said.

“And the prices online are the same as in the store. There is no price markup.”

Items in a single order will be separated and stored in an appropriate storage area. Ice cream will be loaded in a freezer, milk and yogurt in a refrigerated unit, and canned goods in an ambient area.

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“It is a test market and the hope is to expand our test market so that more stores are participating,” Jariwala said.

Mike Kallner, executive vice president of leasing for RED Development, said in a prepared statement that Walmart Supercenter at Chandler Gateway “offers a new level of convenience and service for customers” in addition to new jobs. Chandler Gateway is a joint venture between RED Development and American Realty.

Jill Jones, marketing director for Chandler Gateway, said that as a parent who lives in Chandler, she likes the idea. “I would love the convenience of being able to stop and pick up groceries without having to get out of the car with my kids.”

The concept works well for stayat-home parents who are too busy with afterschool activities or prefer to spend their day with their children, and they don’t want to spend a lot of the daytime hours shopping, Lammes said.

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