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his year at Chamberlain Orthodontics we are working with the Boys & Girls Club of East Valley Dr. Thomas Chamberlain (BGCEV) and having a Giving Tree in our office. With your help with those in need we have the ability to bring smiles to some children’s faces.

Boys & Girls Club of East Valley is a communitybased, character building, youth development organization. They deliver the highest quality programs and provide opportunities to assist youth and teens in developing their self-esteem, values and skills in a safe and fun environment. Their professionals guide members through personal, educational and social development to realize their full potential and become

positive, value-oriented and productive citizens. Boys and Girls Clubs of the East Valley offer life-changing programs to more than 43,000 children and teens every year.

Our giving tree is adorned with ornaments listing children’s ages from 5yrs to 18yrs old, and gifts ranging from $15 and $25. So when you are running around town, please stop by one of the Chamberlain Orthodontic offices, pick out an ornament or two, and help make a child’s season brighter. A Giving Tree has been set up at both of our office locations.

“Nothing is more satisfying than just giving to someone,” I have always loved the truth of this statement. It seems in my life, whenever I have had

the opportunity to give to someone, I have received much more in return.“ said Dr. Thomas Chamberlain. “This is an easy and convenient way to share some of the abundance with which we have been blessed.”

The ornaments will be on the trees until Dec 12th, although we hope that the tree will be bare long before that time.

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mini-quilt. Anbar said the hope is that whoever is chairing Art Masterpiece in seven years will realize that it’s time to recycle the project and that the whole school will create new quilts.

“As I looked at these mini-quilts that these children created, I saw the effects of the Art Masterpiece program,” Slentz said. “There is an understanding of design in them— that they do understand texture. They have balanced their color and they’re quite impressive, even at the youngest grade level. I think that’s a really key point out of this. The effects of the Masterpiece Art program, overall. It’s just a magnificent program.”

Art Masterpiece is a schoolwide monthly program from October through April with a different artist or focus each month. It is coordinated with the Phoenix Art Museum and volunteer facilitators are trained for presenting in the classroom.

Students used quilting materials of cotton batting, muslin and fabric scraps. Anbar estimates the overall cost of the quilts was more than $1,000. Slentz donated her expertise and time to the quilt project. The Art Masterpiece program is partly funded by tax credit donations.

To donate to Kyrene de Cielo’s general tax credit fund, which supports Art Masterpiece among other things, visit www.kyrene.org and click on “Tax Credit” in the upper right-hand corner, or call (480) 541-2400. To donate to Kyrene de Cielo’s PTO or to volunteer, contact PTO President Julie Albanese at albanese.julie@gmail.com. Kyrene de Cielo’s PTO is a 501(c)(3).

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Kyrene de Cielo Elementary School’s “disappearing” quilts hang in the hallways for students, teachers and visitors to enjoy throughout the year.

The murals, based on the work “African Canvas” by Namibian photojournalist Margaret Courtney-Clarke and West African mural artist Silla Camara, will actually “disappear” over time.

Pieced together from more than 700 students’ uniquely designed swatches, the Art Masterpiece quilt projects were organized by Marni Anbar, 201314 Art Masterpiece co-chairwoman, and Judith Slentz, master quilter and retired Kyrene de Cielo teacher.

Anbar said this project brought the school together to combine the artwork of all the students into a gradelevel presentation that now adorns the walls. “Judith and I spent a lot of time trying to figure out how this was going to work,” she said. “We went through several iterations that we scrapped, but they all ended up leading us to this idea of the disappearing quilts.”

Slentz explained that the pictures Camara drew on the side of her house disappeared with the rains. “We had to get that element into it somewhere,” Slentz said.

As each student transitions from Kyrene de Cielo, his or her mini-quilts will “disappear” as they are taken down and returned. The permanent background quilt, sewn by Slentz, will emerge. One by one, each grade level’s work will be returned and the project will re-cycle every seven years to create the “disappearing” and “reappearing” quilts.

The background quilts, made from old bed sheets, are works of art with individual themes for each grade level.

Each student crafted a 6 1/2-inch square, or mini-quilt, by gluing or piecing together fabric scraps to create their own scene, picture or geometric design. The students’ work was pinned to Slentz’s background quilt, and the final representation was set on display.

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Corona del Sol High School Aztecs 1001 E. Knox Rd., Tempe www.cdsaztecs.weebly.com/football Head coach: Cory Nenaber 2014 record: 1-9 Week eight brought a tough lesson for the young Aztecs, as they were drubbed by the Mountain Pointe Pride, 560. Nothing seemed to work offensively for the Aztecs as they gained only 75 total yards of offense.

Defensively, the Aztecs were overmatched by the defending state champs and their potent rushing attack. Corona Del Sol gave up 393 yards rushing and six touchdowns to Mountain Pointe.

In week nine, the Aztecs battled the Desert Vista Thunder, but fell short 36-22. The Aztecs put forth a strong rushing effort, compiling 170 yards and two touchdowns. Austin Freese and Cassius Peat scored touchdowns for the Aztecs, but it was not enough to keep pace with the Thunder.

Defensively, senior Isiah Bolden had two interceptions in the losing effort.

In the season finale, Corona Del Sol lost its ninth straight game, this time falling to Notre Dame Prep, 42-14.

Sophomore running back Cameron Brice carried the offense, rushing for 127 yards and a touchdown, but the Aztecs couldn’t keep pace after committing four turnovers.

Mountain Pointe High School Pride 4201 E. Knox Rd., Phoenix www.mphsfootball.com Head coach: Norris Vaughan 2014 record: 9-2 (1-0 in playoffs) Heading into week eight Mountain Pointe was rolling toward another undefeated season. A tough Brophy Prep team, however, handed the Pride its first defeat of the season, 31-28.

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Broncos from pulling off the upset.

In week nine, the Pride again looked like one of the best teams in the state after easily defeating Corona del Sol, 56-0. The Pride got back to grinding opponents, as it ran for 393 yards and six touchdowns.

Senior Raymond Caayon rushed for 101 yards and a touchdown on only six carries, senior Leonard chipped in 108 rushing yards and two touchdowns on six carries, and senior Tyrek Cross ran the ball six times for 76 yards and three touchdowns.

Defensively, the Pride smothered the Aztecs’ offense, holding Corona to only 75 yards of total offense, and sacking the Aztecs’ quarterbacks four times.

In its final regular season game, the Pride took on the Dobson Mustangs and continued its winning ways, rolling to a 55-19 victory.

Quarterback Garvin Alston threw for three touchdowns, one to Paul Lucas, one to Frank Matchinsky and one to Tyree Shivers. Lucas also ran for a touchdown, joining Cross and John Oper with rushing touchdowns for the Pride, who racked up 229 yards on the ground.

Defensively, the Pride had little trouble stopping the Dobson offense and Isaiah Pola-Mao added an interception return for a touchdown.

In the first round of the playoffs, the Pride took its first step toward defending its state title by defeating Westview High School, 31-21.

Mountain Pointe was led by a dominating performance from Lucas, who ran for 291 yards and two touchdowns. The Pride defense did just enough to hang on for the win.

Alston was able to stay in a good rhythm for most of the night, finishing with 145 yards and two touchdowns.

Defensively, the Pride had some issues with Westview’s offense, but was able to intercept two passes as well as recover a fumble.

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Anyone on the East Coast will tell you that winter is the worst time of year for gaining weight, but does anyone else feel the opposite effect in Arizona?

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ASU alum and PGA Tour champ Phil Mickelson will be taking time off from his Enbrel commercials to join his brother in coaching the ASU men’s golf team. Why do we get the feeling that we’ll suddenly see more pros come out of ASU? Area residents will undoubtedly rejoice on Thursday, Nov. 20, when a developer begins to raze the longtime eyesore Elevation Chandler near the Loop 101/Loop 202 interchange. The structure will come down at 10 a.m. and should take 24 hours, officials said. Construction crews will use an excavator to remove the structure in sections.

Closing after nearly 60 years in business, Monti’s La Casa Vieja is

auctioning its historical memorabilia, including framed artwork, a maps, vintage menus, unique fixtures and sports memorabilia. Bidders can preview the memorabilia from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at the restaurant, 100 S. Mill Ave. Bidding will begin at 7 p.m. in person and online at samauctions.com. A second auction for furniture, fixtures and restaurant equipment will be held 10:30 a.m.

Monday, Dec. 8, with a preview of the items at 8 a.m.

The Mill Avenue District has a new name! A rebranding campaign has reimagined the campus hub as, simply, Downtown Tempe. With the new name came a makeover for the business district’s former website, www.millavenue.com. The new Internet address is www.downtowntempe.com.

Five years after forming, the Chandler Business Alliance is calling it quits after its Dec. 3 meeting. In an email to members, CBA officials said they considered changing the group but they ultimately felt that “changing what we do would move away from

our original mission.” For more information, email the organization at chandleralliance@gmail.com.

The Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort and Spa in Chandler will be home to the AFC team playing in Super Bowl XLIX Sunday, Feb. 1, at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. The $170 million Wild Horse Pass resort opened in 2002 off Interstate 10. The resort sits on 2,400 acres of the Gila River Indian Reservation and includes the Whirlwind Golf Club with a 36-hole layout, the Forbes Four-Star Aji Spa and the 1,000-acre Koli Equestrian Center.

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Jetpacks are here, ya’ll. One ASU master’s student has created a jetpack to help U.S. soldiers run faster. If these ever come to a commercial market, you can bet we’ll lead the Ironman Triathlon that year.

Tempe High School art teacher Russ Cannizzaro and 25 students are designing Arizona’s ornament for the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on Dec. 4 in Washington, D.C. It’s holiday season, which makes up feel all warm and

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By Lynette Carrington Think of a duel and it conjures images of two men taking 20 paces and then drawing pistols for a showdown.

Dueling pianos events are like that, but performed for an enthusiastic crowd who sides for their favorite fiery pianist—all for the sake of entertainment.

Tempe restaurant VinciTorio’s has been presenting the dueling pianos of Billy Ward and Pete Wilson for two years. Ginger VinciTorio, who coowns the restaurant with husband, Mario, said Ward and Wilson never perform the same show twice.

“The show depends on the crowd because it’s a request-based show,” said Ginger, who discovered the duo at Talking Stick Resort. “It also depends on the age group that is here.”

Ward and Wilson play and sing in unison in a friendly competition that began modestly.

“We did it a couple of times and now we do dueling pianos once a month,” Wilson said. “At first I wasn’t sure if it was going to work out.”

Now the dinners sell out.

Ward is well versed in dueling pianos. Until 2011, he was an owner, entertainment director and featured performer at The Big Bang Tempe, a dedicated dueling piano bar that closed earlier this year.

“I think dueling pianos is changing,” Ward said. “I think it’s moving more toward venues that are not solely dueling piano establishments. It’s starting to spread out to establishments like VinciTorio’s that want to do it once a month or once a week.”

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Billy Ward and Pete Wilson perform dueling pianos next on Saturday, Nov. 22, at VinciTorio’s.

There are very few songs that Ward and Wilson can’t bang out. “‘Piano Man’ is one of the mostrequested songs,” Ward said. Wilson added quickly, “The No. 1 mostrequested song right now is Journey’s ‘Don’t Stop Believin’.’”

Other songs the duo performed during an October stint included “New York, New York,” “Your Song,” “I Saw Her Standing There” and a rousing rendition of “That’s Amoré” that pitted one side of the room against the other in a good-natured battle of singing volume.

Dueling pianos at VinciTorio’s is $20 and includes the show and a familystyle dinner with two pastas, a chicken dish, salad, garlic bread and soft drinks. Shows are held at 6:30 p.m. the last Saturday of each month. The next show is Saturday, Nov. 22, because of Thanksgiving.

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After a long and exhausting year of toy making and bookkeeping, Santa and Mrs. Claus are ready for a postholiday vacation. And what better way to spend time than splashing around the Kiwanis Recreation Center’s heated indoor wave pool.

Join Santa and Mrs. Claus from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, and Sunday, Dec. 28, for the 10th annual Swimming with Santa event. The Kiwanis Rec Center, 6111 S. All-America Way in Tempe, invites all of those young and young at heart to ride the waves with Santa, have storytime with Mrs. Claus, as well as enjoy complimentary milk and cookies and participate in reindeer games with holiday music playing in the background.

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Advance tickets are available through Monday, Dec. 15, at a discounted rate of $5 for children ages 2 to 12 and $7 for ages 13 and older. Tickets thereafter

“Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!” features Kate Haas as the title character; Kaleena Newman as May; John Gentry as Grampa/Mr. Toot; Yolanda London as Lucille; Dwayne Hartford as Mr. Scary; Thomas Strawser as Sheldon; Tyler Eglen as Herb/Phillip and Carlos A. Lara as Jose at Tempe Center for the Arts.

Have Fun with Junie B. at Tempe Center for the Arts

By Meghan McCoy A popular book series about a first grader will come to life at Tempe Center for the Arts this holiday season featuring a humorous character full of life.

Based on a handful of Barbara Park’s popular chapter books, “Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!” will be held from Saturday, Nov. 22, through Sunday, Dec. 28. The Saturday showings are at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. and the Sunday performance begins at 1 p.m. Tickets start at $15.

A special Junie B. Jones Holiday Extravaganza will take place at 2 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 7. Kids will be able to make ornaments, design wrapping paper, decorate cookies, play theater games, answer Junie B. trivia and attend a VIP performance of the play.

Tickets are $40.

Childsplay’s Founder and Kate Haas Artistic Director David Saar said the extravaganza is perfect for the family because everyone takes away different aspects of the play.

“There is no one right interpretation of a play and that makes for some rich conversations after the event,” Saar said.

Playing Junie B. Jones is Kate Haas, whose love for playing make-believe evolved into a theater career. With

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a bachelor’s degree in theater from Arizona State University, Haas has worked professionally for Childsplay since 2007 and continues to do a few shows a year for the company.

Saar said the theater commissioned the piece and worked closely with the writer, Allison Gregory, when creating the play.

“Junie B., she is pretty iconic,” Haas said.

She said one of the great things about Park’s books is that they describe firstgrade students’ observations. “Junie has this earnest quality to her. She feels things very strongly.”

The character exudes her feelings, whether it is sadness, happiness or frustration.

“I like her thought process,” Haas said. “She likes to talk things out. She writes in her journal and really likes to talk through things she is thinking about.”

Haas said she thinks the play has a good message about friendship, which encompasses the holiday spirit.

“It’s super fun,” she said. “There are a lot of really fun moments.”

The Tempe Center for the Arts is located at 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy.

Tickets can be purchased at www. childsplayaz.org, or by calling the box office at (480) 350-2822.

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By CariAnn Hunt It acts as a poison in the body.

This is how Madeline Bolander described the effect of gluten on those with celiac disease, a disease of the intestines with which she was diagnosed one and a half years ago.

The 17-year-old Gilbert resident said it was difficult to adjust to ridding her life of gluten. She brings her own food when she goes out to eat with friends, but that proved to be hard.

Although there are many restaurants in her area, Bolander said, “There are only about four restaurants I completely trust.”

But more than that, she had to get new makeup, lotion and other products because many contain gluten.

She said there is a surprising amount of products with gluten in them, and she has to be careful. She said anything that could possibly get into her mouth had to be changed.

Bolander specifically remembers finding out she couldn’t use just any kind of ChapStick.

“I do a lot of research and label reading,” she said.

Christy Luedtka, co-president of the Gilbert-based Celiac Disease Foundation Arizona Chapter, said a gluten-free diet is somewhat of a fad, but for those with celiac disease, the lifestyle is a matter of life or death. The country is paying tribute to those with restricted diets this November during gluten-free diet awareness month.

Gluten is the protein found in

wheat, barley and rye. Luedtka said when those with celiac disease have gluten, the villi in the small intestine shrink and lose the ability to absorb nutrients. Luedtka said celiac disease is hard to diagnose as there are more than 300 symptoms, including abdominal pain, skin rashes and weight loss.

people who regularly attend meetings.

Luedtka said the purpose of the organization is to educate, bring awareness, create a community, and share practices.

“We’re able to give hope to those struggling,” Heller said. “That’s the best part about this job.”

One of the group leaders’ strategies is to create smaller support groups Helping Others throughout the Last January, Valley. Heller said Brigette Heller and the group is getting Luedtka became The Celiac Disease Foundation Arizona co-presidents of the Chapter brought a group to Sweeties younger with more foundation that was Candy of Arizona to find gluten-free pro-active moms.

Brigitte Sand, a started in Arizona candy for Halloween. four years ago. This donation-run foundation member, said the group organization has grown, boasting 300 offers people throughout the Valley to 400 Facebook followers and 30 to 50 ... continues on page 15

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Michael Floyd, wide receiver for the first-place Arizona Cardinals, is no stranger to beating opponents to the end zone. Recently, he turned his attention to the bowling lanes at Strikes for Kids, an event that photo page events calendar benefited four local high school seniors at Main Event Bowling and Entertainment Center in Tempe. Proceeds from Strikes for Kids went toward four $1,000 scholarships that will help students pay for their first year of books for college. Photos by Kimberly Carrillo

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1. Madeline Phelps and Liz Alvarez get ready to bowl. 2. Breane and Matthew wait for their turn to bowl. 3. Allison Valenzuela and Kianna Colter were excited to meet hearsay meet your neighbor Michael Floyd. 4. Amanda Hasley, Jamie Jiminez and Vanessa Andrade model their new event T-shirts. 5. Alyssa Paul, Tyler, Louie and Andrew from 5th Dimension Logistics take a minute to pose for a photo. 6. There were many items available for the silent auction. 7. Michael Floyd had fun meeting and hanging out with his fans.

8. Shayla Crim, sports correspondent for 3 Fold News, interviews Michael Floyd.

9. Glow bowl is always a hit. 10. Jerry Brock and Chris Walsh enjoyed sitting back expensive homes looking back and watching the crowd.

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In 2008, Miranda Sings decided the world should know how famous Visitors can take an ELFIE selfie, star in their own holiday video, explore Santa’s she was, so she put her videos online.

Observatory using ELF-RAY Vision, test WHEN: Sat., Nov. 22, at 3 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Improv Comedy out the “Naughty O’ Nice Meter” and pasta vixen mom cents financially speaking Theatre, 930 E. University Dr., Tempe enjoy a memorable photo with Santa.

COST: $25 WHEN: Through Wed., Dec. 24, INFO: (480) 921-9877 or various times http://tempeimprov.com WHERE: Chandler Fashion Center, 3111 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler COST: Prices vary; check website 7 “The Nutcracker” INFO: www.santa-hq.com Enjoy the classic story, presented photo page events calendar recipe corner

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The D-backs Baseball Academy WHEN: Fri., Dec. 12, through Sun., is offering an elite player development Dec. 28, matinee and evening hitting program for boys and girls performances ages 8-18.

Personalized hitting hearsay meet your neighbor law talk WHERE: Symphony Hall, 75 N. Second instruction from the likes of Mark St., Phoenix Grace and Robby Hammock.

COST: $25 to $163 WHEN: Mondays, Wednesdays and INFO: (602) 381-1096 or Fridays in November, December and www.balletaz.org January from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

WHERE: Salt River Fields at Talking biz box looking back Stick, 7555 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale expensive homes 8 “Winnie-The-Pooh COST: $50 to $600 Christmas Tail” INFO: (800) 821-7152 or Come enjoy a holiday tale featuring www.dbacks.com/academy friends from the Hundred Acre Woods put on by the Valley Youth Theatre.

ZooLights WHEN: Fri., Dec. 5, through Tues., Dec. 3 More than 3.8 million lights glow 23, various morning and afternoon in a total of 700 sparkling displays. performances WHEN: Mon., Nov. 24, through Sun., WHERE: Valley Youth Theatre, 525 N. Jan. 11, from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

First St., Phoenix WHERE: Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin COST: $18 Pkwy., Phoenix INFO: (602) 253-8188 or COST: $10 to $18 www.vyt.com INFO: (602) 273-1341 or www.phoenixzoo.org “Walking with Dinosaurs:

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Gilbert Days Parade

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WHEN: Sat., Nov. 22, at 9 a.m.

WHERE: On Gilbert Road from Guadalupe Road to Elliot Road, running south.

COST: Free INFO: www.gilbertaz.gov

Red Mountain Community Church turns on the lights for its annual display.

Take a hay ride around the grounds and hear the history of the lights.

WHEN: Fri., Nov. 28, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

WHERE: Red Mountain Community Church, 6101 E. Virginia St., Mesa COST: Call for information INFO: (480) 807-5868 or info@rmcchurch.org

“You really have to break them to get the proper diagnosis,” Sand said. who have celiac disease or a nonNeither could go through with it, so celiac gluten sensitivity a chance to they had genetic testing done instead. get together and share experiences.

Luedtka said she spends anywhere Luedtka, Heller and Sand all have from five to 20 hours a week children with celiac disease. Heller volunteering for the organization. and Sand found it difficult to get their She said that balancing everything is children diagnosed as patients have to sometimes a struggle, but being a part add gluten back into their of the group “makes me feel diet for the results to be like I’m doing something accurate. good.”

When their child began The Celiac Disease having symptoms, they Foundation has meetings decided to experiment and each month.

“Cookies try to find out what the for Kids” is set for 6:30 problem was on their own. p.m. Wednesday, Dec. Ultimately, they took their 10. The location has not children off gluten. yet been decided, but will When they noticed a Ryan Luedtka, a be announced soon. The considerable difference 5-year-old who has charge is $5, with a $20 cap with their child after going celiac disease, shops per family. The event will with his mom during gluten free, they decided to an outing to Sweeties include a guest appearance get tested for celiac disease. Candy of Arizona to from Elsa and Anna. purchase gluten-free But, when they found candy for Halloween.

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The Arena Spectacular”

The show depicts the dinosaurs’ evolution with almost cinematic realism.

WHEN: Wed., Nov. 19, through Sun., Nov. 23, matinee and evening shows WHERE: US Airways Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix COST: $41.50 to $79.50 INFO: (800) 745-3000 or www.USAirwaysCenter.com

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Buddy, an orphan who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag and grows up at the North Pole, embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father.

WHEN: Tues., Dec. 2, through Wed. Dec. 3, at 7:30 p.m.

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Here are some tips to help you save and stick to your budget this Christmas.

Take advantage of sales starting now. We will see new sales each week with items that you will eventually need for your holiday dinner. Baking products and canned goods on sale can be stored in your pantry, while fresh produce, like squash and cranberries, can be frozen and stored. Shop each week and grab the items on sale so that you aren’t paying full price right before your holiday meal. photo page

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Watch for rare coupons and rebates. During the holidays, you are sure to see some rare coupons, including savings on meat and produce. Snag these when you see them. Also be sure to save any “try-me-free” offers you run across, rebate forms, gift with purchase forms, or any other savings opportunities that come your way.

Make inexpensive sides. Some side dishes are quite filling and only cost pennies per serving.

Great examples of these would be bread items and potatoes. You can buy boxed corn bread for around 40 cents a box, and you

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can buy boxed or real potatoes for mashed potatoes for less than a few dollars. These are tasty, filling sides that don’t cost much and everyone enjoys.

Have everyone pitch in. Even if it is just a side dish, rolls or a pie, don’t be afraid to ask your friends and family to bring something to dinner. People love to show off their favorite recipe, too, and it will help cut down the overall cost for your meal.

Keep dessert simple. You don’t need an extravagant dessert to finish your meal. Most people will be stuffed by then anyhow! Dollar stores carry ready-made pie crusts and pie filling for just $1 each. Or pick up fresh fruit, serve with ice cream and drizzle with honey for a light refreshing treat.

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Corona del Sol Orchestra Hits a High Note

By Jill Hanks, Tempe Union High School District The viola may not be as popular as from middle school orchestra to high its smaller cousin, its sound may be school to be a challenge, the score was deeper and mellower, but Alex Dudley music to his ears. said in the hands of his students, the “It was, like, ‘Yes!’” Turley said with music that flows from it sounds like a fist pump. “It was a really happy angels. moment.”

The Corona del Sol High School All three Arizona Music Educators orchestra director still gets Association judges gave chills thinking about his Corona “Superior” scores students’ recent performance in rhythm, intonation and at the Arizona Band musicality, providing valuable and Orchestra Directors feedback and a temperature Association Fall Orchestra check of sorts for the students.

Festival. The school’s chamber “It’s a chance for the kids to orchestra, which is made up of get their feet wet. We’re only del Sol 26 students on violas, violins, Corona seven weeks in and don’t have sophomore cellos and basses, earned a Tiffany Chang a lot of repertoire yet,” said “Superior with Distinction” plays the violin.

Dudley. rating—the highest possible score The students showed they have the and an improvement from last year’s basics down and, according to Dudley, “Superior.” the judges were impressed by their “It was really nice, especially to interpretation of the music, but noted know that what we worked so hard room for improvement on higher for came together so well,” said senior level techniques like note length and violist Katie Hoste. dynamic contrast.

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Festival, where a “Superior” rating would qualify them for state competition.

But for Dudley, who teaches guitar, piano and orchestra, the kids’ tireless Corona del Sol Orchestra receives a standing ovation after devotion and ability to performing a Corelli Concerto Grosso. draw him into their performance are ‘I’m the best.’ There is always someone better than you so I’m going to just more inspiring than scores.

“I didn’t feel like just a conductor, continue to work hard and keep but a participant in your musical practicing,” Chang said.

She picked up the violin at age 3 and experience, which is a feeling I don’t often have. Thank you, whole- achieved her lifelong dream last year heartedly, for allowing me the when she performed with the Phoenix opportunity to enjoy your music,” Symphony. Her new goal is to turn her talent into a career, playing with Dudley told his students.

Two of Corona’s violinists received symphonies all over the world.

Dudley continues to be impressed additional honors in the recent Music by all of his students and considers it Teachers National Association solo competition. Sophomore Tiffany an honor to work with such talented Chang finished first in Arizona and musicians.

“There is nothing more rewarding junior Teresa Yu finished third. Both than seeing my students succeed advance to the regional competition in January. Despite being top in the through their own hard work,” said state, Chang said she still has work to Dudley. “To stand in front of the orchestra, on stage, and experience do.

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Miranda Sings

In 2008, Miranda Sings decided the world should know how famous Visitors can take an ELFIE selfie, star in their own holiday video, explore Santa’s she was, so she put her videos online.

Observatory using ELF-RAY Vision, test WHEN: Sat., Nov. 22, at 3 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Improv Comedy out the “Naughty O’ Nice Meter” and pasta vixen mom cents financially speaking Theatre, 930 E. University Dr., Tempe enjoy a memorable photo with Santa.

COST: $25 WHEN: Through Wed., Dec. 24, INFO: (480) 921-9877 or various times http://tempeimprov.com WHERE: Chandler Fashion Center, 3111 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler COST: Prices vary; check website 7 “The Nutcracker” INFO: www.santa-hq.com Enjoy the classic story, presented photo page events calendar recipe corner

by Ballet Arizona, accompanied by the Phoenix Symphony playing 2 D-backs Baseball Academy Tchaikovsky’s famous score.

The D-backs Baseball Academy WHEN: Fri., Dec. 12, through Sun., is offering an elite player development Dec. 28, matinee and evening hitting program for boys and girls performances ages 8-18.

Personalized hitting hearsay meet your neighbor law talk WHERE: Symphony Hall, 75 N. Second instruction from the likes of Mark St., Phoenix Grace and Robby Hammock.

COST: $25 to $163 WHEN: Mondays, Wednesdays and INFO: (602) 381-1096 or Fridays in November, December and www.balletaz.org January from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

WHERE: Salt River Fields at Talking biz box looking back Stick, 7555 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale expensive homes 8 “Winnie-The-Pooh COST: $50 to $600 Christmas Tail” INFO: (800) 821-7152 or Come enjoy a holiday tale featuring www.dbacks.com/academy friends from the Hundred Acre Woods put on by the Valley Youth Theatre.

ZooLights WHEN: Fri., Dec. 5, through Tues., Dec. 3 More than 3.8 million lights glow 23, various morning and afternoon in a total of 700 sparkling displays. performances WHEN: Mon., Nov. 24, through Sun., WHERE: Valley Youth Theatre, 525 N. Jan. 11, from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

First St., Phoenix WHERE: Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin COST: $18 Pkwy., Phoenix INFO: (602) 253-8188 or COST: $10 to $18 www.vyt.com INFO: (602) 273-1341 or www.phoenixzoo.org “Walking with Dinosaurs:

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Gilbert Days Parade

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The parade is a celebration of the town’s heritage and involves many local schools, businesses, nonprofit organizations and special interest groups.

WHEN: Sat., Nov. 22, at 9 a.m.

WHERE: On Gilbert Road from Guadalupe Road to Elliot Road, running south.

COST: Free INFO: www.gilbertaz.gov

Red Mountain Community Church turns on the lights for its annual display.

Take a hay ride around the grounds and hear the history of the lights.

WHEN: Fri., Nov. 28, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

WHERE: Red Mountain Community Church, 6101 E. Virginia St., Mesa COST: Call for information INFO: (480) 807-5868 or info@rmcchurch.org

“You really have to break them to get the proper diagnosis,” Sand said. who have celiac disease or a nonNeither could go through with it, so celiac gluten sensitivity a chance to they had genetic testing done instead. get together and share experiences.

Luedtka said she spends anywhere Luedtka, Heller and Sand all have from five to 20 hours a week children with celiac disease. Heller volunteering for the organization. and Sand found it difficult to get their She said that balancing everything is children diagnosed as patients have to sometimes a struggle, but being a part add gluten back into their of the group “makes me feel diet for the results to be like I’m doing something accurate. good.”

When their child began The Celiac Disease having symptoms, they Foundation has meetings decided to experiment and each month.

“Cookies try to find out what the for Kids” is set for 6:30 problem was on their own. p.m. Wednesday, Dec. Ultimately, they took their 10. The location has not children off gluten. yet been decided, but will When they noticed a Ryan Luedtka, a be announced soon. The considerable difference 5-year-old who has charge is $5, with a $20 cap with their child after going celiac disease, shops per family. The event will with his mom during gluten free, they decided to an outing to Sweeties include a guest appearance get tested for celiac disease. Candy of Arizona to from Elsa and Anna. purchase gluten-free But, when they found candy for Halloween.

Anyone is welcome to out they had to put their attend. To get information children back on gluten in order to on this event and any others, go to the be accurately tested, Heller and Sand Facebook page under Celiac Disease said it was heartbreaking to make Foundation Arizona Chapter. For any their children sick. questions, email arizona@celiac.org. ...continued from page 12

The Arena Spectacular”

The show depicts the dinosaurs’ evolution with almost cinematic realism.

WHEN: Wed., Nov. 19, through Sun., Nov. 23, matinee and evening shows WHERE: US Airways Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix COST: $41.50 to $79.50 INFO: (800) 745-3000 or www.USAirwaysCenter.com

10 “Elf the Musical”

Buddy, an orphan who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag and grows up at the North Pole, embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father.

WHEN: Tues., Dec. 2, through Wed. Dec. 3, at 7:30 p.m.

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Here are some tips to help you save and stick to your budget this Christmas.

Take advantage of sales starting now. We will see new sales each week with items that you will eventually need for your holiday dinner. Baking products and canned goods on sale can be stored in your pantry, while fresh produce, like squash and cranberries, can be frozen and stored. Shop each week and grab the items on sale so that you aren’t paying full price right before your holiday meal. photo page

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Watch for rare coupons and rebates. During the holidays, you are sure to see some rare coupons, including savings on meat and produce. Snag these when you see them. Also be sure to save any “try-me-free” offers you run across, rebate forms, gift with purchase forms, or any other savings opportunities that come your way.

Make inexpensive sides. Some side dishes are quite filling and only cost pennies per serving.

Great examples of these would be bread items and potatoes. You can buy boxed corn bread for around 40 cents a box, and you

3

can buy boxed or real potatoes for mashed potatoes for less than a few dollars. These are tasty, filling sides that don’t cost much and everyone enjoys.

Have everyone pitch in. Even if it is just a side dish, rolls or a pie, don’t be afraid to ask your friends and family to bring something to dinner. People love to show off their favorite recipe, too, and it will help cut down the overall cost for your meal.

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Corona del Sol Orchestra Hits a High Note

By Jill Hanks, Tempe Union High School District The viola may not be as popular as from middle school orchestra to high its smaller cousin, its sound may be school to be a challenge, the score was deeper and mellower, but Alex Dudley music to his ears. said in the hands of his students, the “It was, like, ‘Yes!’” Turley said with music that flows from it sounds like a fist pump. “It was a really happy angels. moment.”

The Corona del Sol High School All three Arizona Music Educators orchestra director still gets Association judges gave chills thinking about his Corona “Superior” scores students’ recent performance in rhythm, intonation and at the Arizona Band musicality, providing valuable and Orchestra Directors feedback and a temperature Association Fall Orchestra check of sorts for the students.

Festival. The school’s chamber “It’s a chance for the kids to orchestra, which is made up of get their feet wet. We’re only del Sol 26 students on violas, violins, Corona seven weeks in and don’t have sophomore cellos and basses, earned a Tiffany Chang a lot of repertoire yet,” said “Superior with Distinction” plays the violin.

Dudley. rating—the highest possible score The students showed they have the and an improvement from last year’s basics down and, according to Dudley, “Superior.” the judges were impressed by their “It was really nice, especially to interpretation of the music, but noted know that what we worked so hard room for improvement on higher for came together so well,” said senior level techniques like note length and violist Katie Hoste. dynamic contrast.

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Festival, where a “Superior” rating would qualify them for state competition.

But for Dudley, who teaches guitar, piano and orchestra, the kids’ tireless Corona del Sol Orchestra receives a standing ovation after devotion and ability to performing a Corelli Concerto Grosso. draw him into their performance are ‘I’m the best.’ There is always someone better than you so I’m going to just more inspiring than scores.

“I didn’t feel like just a conductor, continue to work hard and keep but a participant in your musical practicing,” Chang said.

She picked up the violin at age 3 and experience, which is a feeling I don’t often have. Thank you, whole- achieved her lifelong dream last year heartedly, for allowing me the when she performed with the Phoenix opportunity to enjoy your music,” Symphony. Her new goal is to turn her talent into a career, playing with Dudley told his students.

Two of Corona’s violinists received symphonies all over the world.

Dudley continues to be impressed additional honors in the recent Music by all of his students and considers it Teachers National Association solo competition. Sophomore Tiffany an honor to work with such talented Chang finished first in Arizona and musicians.

“There is nothing more rewarding junior Teresa Yu finished third. Both than seeing my students succeed advance to the regional competition in January. Despite being top in the through their own hard work,” said state, Chang said she still has work to Dudley. “To stand in front of the orchestra, on stage, and experience do.

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WHERE: The Church of the Epiphany, 2222 S. Price Rd., Tempe COST: Free INFO: (480) 968-4111 or http://epiphany-tempe.org Fiona Joy and Trysette with Special Guest Sherry Finzer Australia’s finest will return to enchant American audiences with music that reaches deep into the soul.

WHEN: Fri., Nov. 21, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

WHERE: King of Glory Lutheran Church, 2085 E. Southern Ave., Tempe COST: Free INFO: (480) 838-0477 or cyndeec@kogaz.org Keith Ellis As a passionate visionary and observer, Keith Ellis has managed to turn many foreseen negatives into positives with his witty ways of looking at what life has to offer.

WHEN: Fri., Nov. 21, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Center for the Arts Studio, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: $10 to $25 INFO: (480) 350-4311 or www.tempe.gov Thanksgiving Luncheon Gather with friends and give thanks at Cahill’s Thanksgiving feast, featuring live music by Mary Jo Johnson.

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INFO: (480) 350-4311 or www.tempe.gov Songwriters’ Showcase XII: Bring Your Own Band Tom and Priscilla Bertling, Bob McCarroll, Jason Messer, Robby Roberson, Cali Rodi and Amanda Soares showcase new tunes and update audiences on where music has taken them since their first songwriters’ showcase experience.

WHEN: Fri., Nov. 21, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Center for the Arts Studio, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: $9 INFO: (480) 350-4311 or www.tempe.gov “Junie B. Jones in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells” The kids in room one are gearing up for a celebration, but when Junie B. draws tattletale May’s name for the Secret Santa giveaway, she hatches a plan to leave her nemesis with a stinky old lump of coal.

WHEN: Sun., Nov. 23, through Sun., Dec. 28, matinee and evening shows WHERE: Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: $12 INFO: (480) 350-4311 or www.tempe.gov Vance Joy with Special Guest Jaymes Young Melbourne, Australia-born singer Vance Joy will return to the Valley to open for Taylor Swift at Gila River Arena in 2015. Catch him here, first, in an intimate setting.

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WHERE: Marquee, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe COST: $23 in advance INFO: (480) 829-0607 or www.luckymanonline.com Japhy’s Descent and Elvis Before Noon Japhy’s Descent epitomizes Tempe Rock with wailing guitars and songs ranging from rockers to ballads.

Elvis Before Noon’s sound combines rock, pop, country twang and contemporary pop culture.

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Corey Christiansen—Lone Prairie Still retaining a thoroughly modern jazz aesthetic, acclaimed guitarist Corey Christiansen’s Lone Prairie looks to traditional cowboy songs for inspiration, capturing the sweeping vistas of the western landscape through open vamps, searing solos and spacious grooves.

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WHERE: Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: $29 INFO: (480) 350-4311 or www.tempe.gov Fantasy of Lights Enjoy the glittering lights of the Mill Avenue District as the 20th annual parade rolls down the street with as many as 40 unit—floats, balloons, clowns, novelty units and marching bands—and the arrival of Santa Claus.

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WHERE: Mill Avenue from Third Street and turns on Seventh Street through Centerpoint Plaza, Tempe COST: Free INFO: http://millavenue.com/ entertainment-and-events/ fantasyoflights Tempe Symphony Orchestra The Tempe Symphony Orchestra will perform its annual holiday concert.

WHEN: Mon., Dec. 1, from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

WHERE: Boyle Auditorium at McClintock High School, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: Free INFO: (480) 350-4311 or www.tempe.gov “Pippin” “Pippin” tells the story of a young prince on a death-defying journey to find meaning in his existence.

WHEN: Tues., Dec. 2, through Sun., Dec. 7, matinee and evening shows WHERE: ASU Gammage, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe COST: $20 to $125 INFO: (480) 965-3434 or www.asugammage.com Tempe Festival of the Arts Browse more than 400 artists’ booths during the weekend-long event.

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INFO: (480) 777-0460 or www.tempefestivalofthearts.com Music Therapy for Alzheimer’s A free music session for people with Alzheimer’s disease held on the first Thursday of the month.

WHEN: Fri., Dec. 5, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

WHERE: Pyle Adult Recreation Center, 655 E. Southern Ave., Tempe COST: Free INFO: (480) 350-4311 or www.tempe.gov Hayden’s Ferry Chamber Music Series: Trio Combray The Trio Combray will play the great French piano trios by Saint-Saens, Faure and Ravel.

WHEN: Sun., Dec. 7, from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: $10 to $25 INFO: (480) 350-4311 or www.tempe.gov Ryan Adams with Special Guest Jenny Lewis Ryan Adams continues to be the most talented and prolific songwriter of his generation with his expansive catalog of recordings.

WHEN: Wed., Dec. 10, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: ASU Gammage, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe COST: $30 to $85 INFO: (480) 965-3434 or www.asugammage.com Warren Miller: “No Turning Back” Warren Miller releases “No Turning Back,” which pays homage to his 65 years of mountain culture and adventure filmmaking.

WHEN: Fri., Dec. 1, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: ASU Gammage, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe COST: $19 INFO: (480) 965-3434 or www.asugammage.com Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade The boat parade, which began in 1999, features as many as 50 festively lighted boats of all sizes. The event also includes the arrival of Santa Claus at 6 p.m.

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Guava-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Cuban Salsa It was love at first bite—for me and for everyone else at the event catered

by Scottsdale Chef Linda Martin. A guava-glazed pork tenderloin with Cuban salsa prepared by Linda was all people could talk about, and I couldn’t wait to get my hands on the recipe and serve this ultra-flavorful dish to friends and family.

Linda is a Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef who is a Valley favorite with more than 14 years of experience.

She is a popular chef at Sweet Basil Cooking School and Gourmetware in Scottsdale, the featured chef for

Dacor Luxury Appliances and the owner of her own catering company, Linda’s Dinner Designs. I’ve had many dishes created by her, but the guava-glazed tenderloin has become an all-time favorite.

This month, if you’re looking for an exquisite meal for family and guests or just an easy weeknight meal, you can’t go wrong with this pork specialty. Thank you, chef, for sharing it!

For more information about Chef Linda Martin or to reach her, visit www.lindasdinnerdesigns.com

Guava-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Cuban Salsa (4 servings) For the Pork: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon minced onion 1 garlic clove, minced 1 can guava nectar (found in most grocery stores in the juice section) 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon ketchup 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper Kosher salt Two (3/4 pound each) pork tenderloins Cilantro sprigs for garnish For the Salsa: 1/3 cup chopped cilantro 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1/4 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons chopped chives 2 jalapenos, minced 1 garlic clove, minced Kosher salt

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Place a saucepan over medium high heat. Add enough oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan. When the oil “shimmers” add the onion and cook 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute. Add the guava nectar and bring to boil. Cook over high heat until reduced to 1 Page 20

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cup. Add the soy sauce, ketchup, cayenne pepper and salt. Cook 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool.

2. Set the pork in a 9 inch-by-13 inch baking dish. Brush all sides of the pork with half of the glaze.

3. Light grill to medium high. Grill the pork, turning and brushing with the remaining glaze until browned on all sides, about 15 minutes, or until cooked through (with an instant-read thermometer 150 degrees). Transfer the cooked pork to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes.

4. While the pork is resting make the salsa: In a bowl, mix the cilantro, oil, vinegar, onion, chives, jalapenos and garlic. Season with salt. Transfer to a serving bowl.

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To serve: Slice the pork into quarter- to half-inch slices.

Arrange on a serving platter. Pour any accumulated juices over the pork. Garnish cilantro sprigs and serve the salsa on the side.

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The huge hummus and dips sampler appetizer platter ($10) served with warm homemade pita bread confirmed the news that farmers market legend Saber “Doctor Hummus” Rouin opened Herb ‘n Flavors in Tempe.

Organic and locally sourced ingredients The dip sampler plate with homemade pita features the doctor’s without preservatives legendary hummus. are at the heart of the Mediterranean- However, it was plain spaghetti cooked inspired cuisine at Herb ‘n Flavors. more than al dente, not linguini pasta Even the spinach and artichoke dip is as the menu states. surprisingly vegan, a bonus for those There is a pizza menu that includes with “nothing animal shall touch my gluten-free and vegan cheese choices. lips” friends. However, my vegan Some diners at the next table said the relatives found prices a bit high for Hawaiian pizza ($12) was very good items with no meat and the falafel fries with house tomato sauce, mozzarella were beyond crispy. Adding protein cheese, fresh pineapple, chicken and (tofu) to the veggie turkey bacon on a rice bowl brings crispy crust.

We’ve enjoyed the price to $15. imbibing from a That said, by the small selection of number and variety wine and craft beers of patrons, you can as well as changing see this local café is flavors of iced teas a welcome healthy that are must-tries. addition to an The service has anchor of chains in always been friendly, the area. On several ranging from average visits, we found to very good. Inside is the grilled shrimp pleasant with floorkabobs ($14) had to-ceiling windows a delicious char and a small bar as on them and the you walk in. There chosen sides of sweet potato fries Grilled shrimp pairs nicely with beets and truly is an eclectic blend of diners and plus lentils and rice sweet potato fries. it is a place you’ll like to linger. It is were flavorful and filling.

Salad is a good side choice, also, as particularly pleasing to see families were the beets. The chicken shawarma with children choosing healthy fare wrap ($7)—although we were instead of the burger joint. Perhaps it warned it was not traditionally cut is a testament to a growing desire for from hanging meat—was juicy with good food cafés. marinated chicken, tahini, lettuce, Herb ‘n Flavors tomatoes, pickles and onions. Once it was brought back to the table warm, 1845 E. Broadway Rd., the big bowl of Puttanesca ($12) was Tempe 85281 rich with marinated chicken chunks, (480) 967-2789 or http://herbnflavors.net chopped tomatoes, capers and herbs. comm. spotlight

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C2 Tactical in Tempe has become the one-stop shop for shooting enthusiasts, gun collectors, law enforcement professionals and citizens who want to become better equipped to handle a gun. Vice President of Operations Vincent Vasquez opened C2 Tactical in March 2013 and it has become a destination for those wanting to further their gun skills and those seeking supplies, ammunition and service.

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