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Chandler announces downtown development with movie theater

BY MIKE BUTLER

Downtown Chandler residents and visitors will get the movie theater they’ve longed for the past few years, possibly as early as December.

Flix Brewhouse, which combines a microbrewery and a theater, will anchor a 77,000-square-foot multiuse project called Overstreet, located along the southwest corner of Arizona Avenue and Chandler Boulevard.

David Sellers, president of LGE Design Build, which put the deal together, said he wants to sign up two restaurants and possibly a clothing boutique and a fitness center. He said LGE has wanted to do something in downtown Chandler for several years and is excited to get Overstreet started.

The development will feature a largescale bridge that rises above the entrance and will house office space. Pathways will wind through the property’s alleyways, increasing its accessibility for auto, foot, stroller and two-wheel traffic. A 350-spot parking structure is also planned.

Kim Moyers, downtown Chandler’s redevelopment manager, said Overstreet will be a “destination driver.”

“What we’ve heard loud and clear is that businesses and residents really wanted a downtown theater,” she said.

“It’s been a fun process.”

It was a slow and troubled process until the city brought LGE on board

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Overstreet will house the sixth Flix Brewhouse. Downtown Chandler was chosen because it is poised for unprecedented growth, the company’s Matt Silvers said in a statement.

recently. The city gave a greenlight to a project called The Row in 2014 that would have brought an Alamo Drafthouse Cinema to that corner, along with popular Valley restaurants La Bocca and Modern Margarita.

But problems with the site’s soil led to delays, causing Alamo to choose a new location at Arizona Avenue and Chandler Heights Boulevard. The theater opened in December, to the delight of many

South Chandler residents. La Bocca and Modern Margarita decided to move into the former Coach & Willie’s space on the corner of Arizona Avenue and Boston Street.

Then-developer Vintage Partners tried to ink a deal with Harkins Theatres but couldn’t ultimately reach an agreement.

Flix Brewhouse and Alamo both combine dining and drinking with a first-

run movie experience. Flix will offer a wide range of local and regional craft beer, in addition to up to 12 of its own brews, made on-premises. Flix Brewhouse will also serve non-moviegoers during regular theater business hours.

Alamo doesn’t brew beer but strives to offer local craft brews within a full bar. Alamo has more than 20 theaters around the country. Its second in Arizona, being built by LGE, will be in Tempe, on the north side of Baseline Road between Lakeshore Drive and Rural Road.

“This is the sixth Flix Brewhouse to open nationwide, and we picked downtown Chandler because it’s poised for unprecedented growth,” Flix Brewhouse’s Matt Silvers said in a statement.

For the past few years, LGE has been heavily involved in revitalizing downtown Gilbert. The firm is putting the finishing touches on Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row. Heritage Marketplace Phase 1 brought in Barrio Queen, Zinburger and Lo-Lo’s Chicken & Waffles, among others.

Phase 2 was completed last summer and attracted notable retailer Tuft & Needle and restaurants such as Clever Koi, Even Stevens and Grubstak.

Overstreet will be developed by MDB Properties and LGE Design Build, with design

by Brick & West, architecture by Cawley Architects and design-build by LGE.

Regents honor Rufus Glasper for his work with community colleges

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI

Legislative leaders seek bipartisan harmony in education and budget

BY ARMAN SIDHU

State Rep. Jeff Weninger and House Speaker and Rep. J.D. Mesnard see Arizona’s Legislature as making serious inroads to work together, irrespective of party affiliation.

“Overall during the session, we’ve had

a good working relationship with the other side of the aisle,” Mesnard said during his recent speech at the Public Policy Series, hosted by the Chandler Chamber of Commerce. see

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Chandler resident Dr. Rufus Glasper was honored with one of three 2017 Regents Awards for Outstanding Service to Higher Education.

Chancellor emeritus of the Maricopa Community Colleges, Glasper accepted the award, along with Frank Besnette and Jerry Hirsch. The award – established in 1996 – has honored Arizona citizens and organizations that provide exceptional service to higher education in Arizona for more than 20 years.

“I am definitely thrilled,” said Glasper, who moved to Chandler in 1998, after living in Mesa. “It gives me a great feeling of the work I’ve done in the community colleges for the last 30 years in the system, 13 as chancellor. It’s a nice, culminating event.” see

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Dr. Rufus Glasper has lived in Chandler since 1998.

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on the heels of school choice advocate Betsy DeVos’ confirmation as Secretary of Education. Identical bills have been produced by the Senate and House in tandem to bolster its passage.

Outside of education, the House has also seen action in crafting changes in Ballot Initiative Reform, a policy that Mesnard said would limit the ability for “out-of-state special interests” to take advantage of Arizona’s lax initiative process.

Many bills designed to increase the difficulty of getting initiatives on the ballot were presented early February, and include provisions to the Voter Protection Act, making it easier for the Legislature to modify voter-approved policies. The efforts to reform the Ballot Initiative have garnered overwhelming support by trade industry groups, including near-universal support among Chamber of Commerce groups around the Valley.

Proposition 123, which was narrowly passed by voters last year, has given some fiscal relief for schools, but Weninger and Mesnard have expressed a need to allocate additional resources from the general budget. Mesnard said he will introduce a budget only when an adequate number of votes are present for its passage.

Mesnard, who was elected Speaker of the House last January, also noted that this session has seen fewer bills compared to last year. He attributed that to a learning curve for many new faces in the legislature.

“We have 23 new members joining the House, so the budget process is as much an educational process as it is a policy decision-making process,” Mesnard said.

Among the most critical of issues undertaken by the Legislature has been the budget process – specifically the amount of funding that will be made available for K-12 education.

“Universally, there is agreement that we are going to give more resources,” Mesnard said. “Education is the focus of the session.”

For the past two years, Arizona school districts noted that teaching vacancies remained unfilled, citing an ongoing teacher “exodus” in the state as the culprit. A report published last year by the Arizona School Personnel Administrators Association showed that nearly 25 percent of open teaching positions remained unfilled, several weeks into the new school year.

The Arizona Department of Education reaffirmed that the most recent statistics regarding teachers leaving the state have been the worst the state has seen in decades.

Although both parties seem to agree that the state’s education system is in need of funding, the outline for how that funding will be attributed remains a point of contention. House Republicans have often stipulated that additional funding be used in the classroom, whereas Democrats continue to lobby for an increase in teacher salaries.

A school choice measure, which would expand the existing Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESA) program to include all Arizona students, has been pushed aggressively by House Republicans. The bill’s momentum comes

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the demographics are changing very rapidly.

“Our mix of students is becoming the norm across the country. Our country is changing in many, many different ways.”

Access to education, funding and the charter school system are among those changes, he added.

Regent Bill Ridenour said this year’s

Glasper is president and CEO of the League for Innovation in the Community College, an international nonprofit organization dedicated to catalyzing the community college movement with more than 500 member institutions. Dedicated

of students is becoming the norm across the country.

“OurOurmixcountry is changing in many, many different ways.”

– Dr. Rufus Glasper

nominees were “outstanding.”

“Each has contributed immensely to the success of our universities, from ensuring students succeed to increasing access to higher education for Arizonans and trailblazing new pathways programs between Arizona’s community colleges and our state’s universities,” said Ridenour, vice chairman of the board and chairman of the Regents’ Award Selection Committee.

Hirsch is the founder and chairman of The Lodestar Foundation, an organization that encourages philanthropy, public service, volunteerism and nonprofit organization collaboration.

Besnette has been called a “tireless champion of public higher education” during his 35-year career in Arizona. He began his career as an assistant professor of business at NAU and later served as the college’s dean, becoming its initial Hall of Fame inductee. Besnette continued his higher education advocacy when he became Arizona Board of Regents’ executive director in the 1990s.

to improving student and organizational learning, the league makes a positive difference for students and communities.

Glasper served as co-committee chairman for the Lumina Foundation “Getting AHEAD” initiative that was at the heart of the systemic pathways programs between Arizona’s community colleges and public universities.

These programs have proved to be essential and effective ways for students to earn degrees from Arizona’s public universities and have created a national integration model. Glasper served with former Gov. Janet Napolitano as cochairman of the P-20 Council that was designed to improve education in Arizona, and he has served on numerous national, regional and state boards. He earned his doctorate of philosophy in higher education finance from the University of Arizona.

“Maricopa is one of the largest community colleges in the country,” Glasper said. “It is changing in a state where

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Kyrene audit finds significant deficiencies at all levels

BY PAUL MARYNIAK

A sweeping audit found major deficiencies throughout the Kyrene School District, from an absence of clear policy-making by the school board and insufficient planning by the administration to inadequate teacher development and instructional technology to a widening gap in student achievement.

The audit, four months in the making and involving hundreds of interviews and hundreds of pages of documents, was unveiled Tuesday night at the governing board meeting.

The AFN obtained a copy of the audit’s executive summary, which lays out the highpoints of the audits’ findings. The full report has been posted at Kyrene.org.

Among its key findings is that the district shows “significant achievement gaps… in the performance of non-white, economically disadvantaged and special education students.”

“In order to address persistent gaps in student achievement, the board, district leadership, and district staff will need to address institutional practices and beliefs that have limited the ability of all students to benefit from the district’s educational programs and achieve at high levels,” the report stated.

It also suggested the growing gap between successful and struggling students partly results from the fact that “alignment of academic standards to instructional materials was weak for content, context or cognitive demand.”

The audit is essentially the springboard for Superintendent Jan Vesely’s plan to radically redesign middle-school education to improve students’ academic performance, make them more selfreliant and give them greater freedom to pursue studies in areas that interest them.

It also will provide more intensive intervention for students struggling academically and shift $2 million in payroll from the central district office to classrooms.

The report also comes at a time when Kyrene officials are trying to staunch a decline in enrollment by more effectively competing with charter schools and

other school districts.

With more charters promising rigorous instruction and other districts offering a greater diversity in courses, Kyrene officials are focusing on the quality of teaching as well as enhancing its core courses and the variety of its electives.

The audit scrutinized the district’s policies, organization, curriculum, budgeting, facilities “and other factors that contribute to the optimization of the school district,” said Vesely, who became superintendent July 1.

The audit – a rare warts-andall exercise in self-examination for an Arizona school district – is part of Vesely’s earlier pledge to “focus organizational efforts and align resources to ensure all students are college- and career-ready and achievement gaps are closed.”

It was based on more than 180 one-onone interviews with district personnel at all levels, 25 focus groups that included parents and community members, 400 survey results, visits to 250 classrooms across all 25 schools in the district, and a review of more than 700 documents, Vesely said.

Vesely said she has already taken measures to address some deficiencies identified in the audit.

“I presented to the governing board several initiatives that addressed expansion of our early-education options, creating of an International Baccalaureate program in Kyrene Middle School, expansion of the Kyrene Traditional Academy to pre-K-8 and a redesign of our middle school program,” she said.

Here are the areas addressed by the audit: Planning and policy-making Noting that school boards and administrators can improve student learning only if they are “consistently engaged in short- and long-range planning,” the audit said planning for critical district functions “has not been coordinated into a unifying effort that focuses on attainment of district goals.”

It called the district’s vision statement from 2010, titled “The Blueprint for Kyrene,” flawed because it “fails to communicate a compelling vision for unified action to increase student achievement and narrow persistent achievement gaps.”

“District planning efforts have not created a clear, decisive set of strategies that systematically address disparities in student achievement,” it added.

The audit also chided the school board, stating that it “has not established a clear direction for the district and, subsequently, department and campuslevel actions plans are not tightly aligned or focused on a clear set of district priorities or goals.”

It also found, “The scope of the adopted policies in the Kyrene School District is inadequate to ensure that a framework exists capable of institutionalizing expectations, roles, responsibilities, and decision-making to guide all necessary aspects of curriculum management and the educational program.”

Teacher development The audit said that training should be focused “on instructional strategies and deepening teacher content knowledge” so that students can be guided to a deeper understanding of subjects.

But the audit said Kyrene “lacks a coordinated approach to professional development,” resulting in “a fragmented approach to professional learning.”

“There is no process in place to ensure professional development is driven by disaggregated student achievement data, student achievement goals, district priorities or organizational needs,” it stated, adding, “No evidence was found which would indicate the district’s professional development programs has… increased the number of students demonstrating proficiency on state assessments.”

Student assessments Calling the scope of Kyrene’s approach

to assessing student performance “inadequate,” the audit found “no indication such [assessment] data have been used systematically to evaluate the effectiveness of district policies, instructional practices, programs and interventions.”

That means “decisions about curriculum, instruction, interventions and other operational decisions are subjective at best,” the report said.

“A comprehensive student and program assessment system is critical to informing district decision making,” the report said, because it provides “timely feedback” on students’ academic progress.

Curriculum and technology The report found Kyrene “lacks a cohesive approach to the design, development, implementation, and monitoring of the district curriculum.”

“The scope of the written curriculum for the core content areas of English Language Arts, mathematics, science and social studies is inadequate at all levels,” it said, finding only the written curriculum for elementary school noncore classes adequate.

It also found a lack of consistency in the instructional resources selected in Kyrene schools, stating “there are no assurances all students will have access to the knowledge, skills, and cognitive challenges needed to meet district and state academic standards.”

Kyrene’s technology plan “is outdated and inadequate to provide direction regarding the integration of technology as a teaching and learning tool,” the report said.

Budgeting and finances The report said the district’s budget process “lacks clear linkages” between district goals, priorities and spending.”

“Financial allocations have not been driven by clearly established program priorities,” it continued, calling on the district to make more of a “cost-benefit analysis of educational programs and services.”

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State legislator to address Sun Lakes Democratic Club State Rep. Mark Cardenas, D-19, is speaking at the next meeting of the Sun Lakes Democratic Club at 7 p.m. Monday, March 13, in the Navajo Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 Sun Lakes Blvd. He will discuss bills under consideration in the State Legislature and will also talk about pending Congressional bills for Medicare and Social Security.

Also speaking will be Eric Esht, executive director of Neighbors Who Care, an organization that assists the homebound, disabled and frail elderly.

He will address how the organization functions and the service it provides.

Nonperishable food items are collected prior to all club meetings in the west parking lot from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. for the Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank.

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IRS urges citizens to be honest when filing taxes Taxpayers and tax professionals are being warned by the Internal Revenue Service to avoid the temptation to falsely inflate deductions or expenses on tax returns, as doing so may result in paying less than is owed or receiving a larger refund than is due.

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Taxpayers can find information about their refund by using the Where’s My Refund? tool at irs.gov/refunds or on the official IRS mobile app, IRS2Go. Refund information is normally available within 24 hours after the IRS receives a taxpayer’s e-filed return or four weeks after the IRS

receives a mailed-in paper return.

Form 1023-EZ must be filed electronically. The IRS reminds filers that they should not include Social Security numbers on their submissions. This is part of continuing effort to provide information about the tax-exempt community.

Be on guard for fake emails

Taxpayers need to be on guard against fake emails or websites looking to steal personal information. The IRS will never initiate contact with taxpayers via email about a bill or refund. Don’t click on one claiming to be from the IRS. Be wary of emails and websites that may be nothing more than scams to steal personal information.

The IRS cautions that a new phishing email scam is impersonating software providers. The scam email comes with the subject line “Access Locked” and tells recipients that access to their tax prep software accounts has been “suspended due to errors in your security details.” The scam email asks the tax professional to address the issue by using an “unlock” link provided in the email. Tax professionals who receive emails purportedly from their tax software providers suggesting their accounts have been suspended should send those scam emails to their tax software provider.

The IRS also warns that con artists will use video relay services to try to scam deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. Deaf and hard-of-hearing taxpayers should avoid giving out personal and financial information to anyone they do not know.

Always confirm that the person requesting personal information is who they say they are. Do not automatically trust calls just because they are made through VRS. VRS interpreters do not screen calls for validity.

Since the first Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program opened in 2009, there have been more than 55,800 disclosures, and the IRS has collected more than $9.9 billion from this initiative alone.

In addition, another 48,000 taxpayers have made use of separate streamlined procedures to correct prior non-willful omissions and meet their federal tax obligations, paying approximately $450 million in taxes, interest and penalties.

The IRS conducted thousands of offshorerelated civil audits that resulted in the payment of tens of millions of dollars in unpaid taxes. The IRS has also pursued criminal charges leading to billions of dollars in criminal fines and restitutions.

Fraud involving the fuel tax credit is considered a frivolous tax claim and can result in a penalty of $5,000. The fuel tax credit is generally limited to off-highway business use or use in farming, so it is not available to most taxpayers. Still, the IRS routinely finds unscrupulous preparers who have enticed sizable groups of taxpayers to erroneously claim the credit to inflate their refunds. The federal government taxes gasoline, diesel fuel, kerosene, alternative fuels and certain other types of fuel.

Certain commercial uses of these fuels are nontaxable. Individuals and businesses that purchase fuel for one of those purposes can claim a tax credit by filing Form 4136, Credit for Federal Tax Paid on Fuels.

Improper claims for the fuel tax credit generally come in two forms. An individual or business may make an erroneous claim on their otherwise legitimate tax return. Or an identity thief may claim the credit in a broader fraudulent scheme.

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Police officer injured by reckless driver A Chandler Police Department officer suffered minor injuries to his hand on Monday, Feb. 20, when police say a 33-year-old driver stopped for possibly driving under the influence refused to roll down her window and purposely backed into the officer’s fully marked patrol vehicle.

According to police reports, the officer observed a blue sedan at about 1:46 p.m. traveling at a high rate of speed southbound on Arizona Avenue, approaching Chandler Heights. This vehicle had originally been reported by a citizen as a possible DUI driver near East Warner Road and North Arizona Avenue.

The female suspect, later identified as Enriqutta Martha Herrera, fled east on Riggs at a high rate of speed, and Chandler officers initiated a pursuit, later terminated as the vehicle continued East

on Riggs Road at a high rate of speed.

Maricopa County Sheriff’s Department located the vehicle at South Power Road, just south of East Riggs Road.

Police said the suspect did not comply with commands to exit the vehicle so Chandler officers broke a passenger side window to unlock the doors. The suspect was then taken into custody. During this incident, a second officer sustained minor cuts while attempting to break the car window.

Police said the suspect was checked for impairment and police concluded she was not impaired. Police said they don’t know why the suspect allegedly intentionally rammed a patrol car, attempted to run over the officer or fled. Police said she will be charged with one count of aggravated assault and one count of unlawful flight.

New drinking water well to be drilled near fire station A new water well is being drilled in March on property the City owns adjacent to Fire Station No. 10, near the southeast corner of Chandler Heights and McQueen roads. The drill rig will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for approximately one month.

The new well will be 1,500 feet deep and is expected to produce approximately 1,500 gallons of water per minute.

There are 29 wells supplying Chandler with water from aquifers underlying the city. As the wells age, well production declines, requiring the drilling of new wells.

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Chandler’s rags to ostriches story

The big birds went from serious business to unique connection with the past

BY THE CITY OF CHANDLER COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT

Several years before Dr. Alexander John Chandler designed his master plan for the town that would bear his name, he made another business decision that would forever link him and the municipality with the largest living species of bird, originating from half a world away.

“We believe Dr. Chandler saw ostriches for the very first time at the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago,” said Jody Crago, Chandler Museum administrator.

“Among the many amazing exhibits, there was a display from the Cawston Ostrich Farm in California. He and his wife had a home in Los Angeles, and he did his due diligence and saw the business potential in ostrich plumes, ostrich meat and ostriches as tourist attractions with rides and photos.”

The Arizona climate was a near-perfect match for the African climate, and in the early 1900s, Dr. Chandler brought ostriches to his ranch in Mesa and began supplying the beautiful plumes that were popular in women’s fashion.

“At the time, pristine ostrich plumes could fetch up to $30 each to adorn hats and clothing, and even in a down year, a pound of ostrich feathers could earn $17 a pound,” Crago said. “He also took on investors and bred birds to sell to other ostrich farmers.”

Dr. Chandler founded his town in 1912 and eventually moved his thriving ostrich operations from Mesa to his Chandler ranch. Winter guests at his San Marcos Hotel would visit the nearby pens and marvel at the large birds.

According to the Chandler Arizonan newspaper published Nov. 13, 1914, “The introduction of the birds to Chandler will prove a novelty to many and will be a splendid attraction for tourists.”

That proved to be true for the next

several years. Visitors to the San Marcos Hotel could feed the ostriches, have photos taken with them and dine on special singleegg omelets that could feed 10 to 15 people.

However, within a few years, America had entered World War I, ladies’ fashions had become less ostentatious and the novelty had worn off. Additionally, ostriches were susceptible to the Spanish Flu virus that killed millions of people around the world between 1918 and 1920, and Dr. Chandler and other ostrich ranchers lost significant numbers of birds to the pandemic.

By 1920, the bottom had dropped out of the industry, and an ostrich that had been worth as much as $3,000 was only valued at $250. Dr. Chandler divested himself of the ostrich business soon after.

Stories about Dr. Chandler and his ostriches became part of local lore, but it wasn’t until the mid-1980s that the community fully embraced this time in its past. Chandler had an annual festival each spring, but it lacked the imagination and creativity that would make it a regional attraction. City officials and the Chamber of Commerce wanted to tap into some part of Chandler history to cultivate community pride and find a theme that would be unique to Chandler. The exotic ostriches and the quirky entertainment of ostrich racing proved to be the key to success.

The first Ostrich Festival, in 1988, was appropriately held in Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, and the festival rapidly grew into one of the most popular annual events in the state.

By 2003, the festival had outgrown the downtown area and was moved to nearby Tumbleweed Park.

This year’s event begins March 4 with Kickoff Weekend, featuring the Mayor’s 5K Fun Run, Ostrich Festival Parade, Classic Car Show and Public Safety Fair with the

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On this photo of the 1914 ostrich drive, someone wrote, “Ostriches are dangerous if frightened. On the drive, all ranchers were warned to keep their dogs locked up – Dogs and ostriches don’t mix!”

Ostriches follow their wranglers along a dirt road on their way to Chandler.

City Police and Fire, Health & Medical departments. The 29th annual Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival is March 10 to March 12. Complete details are online at ostrichfestival.com.

Details for this article and several photos were provided by the Chandler Museum.

More information and images of the history of ostriches in Chandler are available online at chandlerpedia.org.

The front page of the Chandler Arizonan on Dec. 4, 1914, notes, “Ostriches are all the rage in Chandler, and dot the landscape by the hundreds.”

A gentleman named Harry Bouton feeds an ostrich on Christmas Day in 1919.

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BY THE CITY OF CHANDLER COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT

In November 1914, near the peak of the market for the ostrich farming industry in America, Dr. A.J. Chandler purchased 200 ostriches from the Pan-American Ostrich Farm, in Cashion, southwest of Phoenix.

The story of how he moved those ostriches nearly 50 miles to his ranch near the San Marcos Hotel in Chandler is one for the ages.

“He could have transported his ostriches from west Phoenix to Chandler by railcar in a day, which was often how they were moved, but he was supposedly worried about the birds getting hurt during a short but rough train ride,” said Chandler Museum Administrator Jody Crago.

Of course, Dr. Chandler was a bit of a showman and self-promoter, so it’s possible there were other reasons why he came up with a plan that would draw more attention and onlookers.

The good doctor hired local cowboys to herd the ostriches from west of Phoenix, down through the gap between the Sierra Estrella mountains and South Mountain, then east across the desert – in the area that is now Ahwatukee – and along the dirt roads to a 140-acre section of his Chandler ranch. The Great Chandler Ostrich Drive of 1914 took only a few days, but it left a lasting mark on the community.

More than a dozen cowboys on horseback drove the ostrich herd through the desert by day, then set up camp, ate a chuck wagon meal and retired for the evening. The next morning, they woke up to do it all again. Things were going fairly well until the group got closer to Chandler and encountered local residents who came out to observe this novel sight for themselves. At some point, the ostriches were spooked and began to stampede. The wild sight also scared a horse pulling a buggy driven by rancher L.D. Rousseau. The horse bolted, the

buggy was overturned, and Rousseau’s wife, who was a passenger, was killed instantly.

According to the Chandler Arizonan newspaper published Nov. 13, 1914, “In spite of efforts to control them, they swept down the road at terrific speed, meeting the conveyance containing Mr. and Mrs. Rousseau and causing the runaway. Mrs. Rousseau was thrown out and her skull fractured. Her husband escaped with a dislocated arm.”

And now for the rest of the story.

One of the most notorious birds in the Chandler herd was known as Rough Neck. Rough Neck was so named because his long neck was marked with scars he had received doing battle with men and ostriches. While at the Pan American Ostrich Farm, he kicked in the chest of a man with the claw on his foot, killing him almost instantly. Shortly after that, he attacked another attendant, who also died from his injuries.

It was Rough Neck, the “man killer,” who was thought to have started the stampede that scattered the herd, killed Mrs. Rousseau and injured her husband.

During his brief time in Chandler, Rough Neck was known as an instigator.

The Chandler Arizonan stated, “The animal was decidedly ferocious and boldly attacked the men as they entered the field. Woe betide the person who went in unarmed or not carrying a club.”

“It was with no sense of sadness, and a feeling almost bordering on relief, when the Chandler Arizonan reported months later that Rough Neck had died,” Crago said. The paper’s headline read, “Mankiller Bird Dead,” and noted that the fearsome ostrich had “lapped his long, battlescarred neck around a strand of wire in such a way as to twist the neck into a knot, cutting off his wind.”

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Chandler Museum Administrator Jody Crago stands by a decorative ostrich located in the museum. Several decorative ostriches like this one are in stores and galleries in the downtown area.

This undated photo shows one of the first Ostrich Festivals held in Dr. A.J. Chandler Park.

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Excerpt from a story in the Chandler Arizonan, Dec. 4, 1914: It’s a gay life chasing ostriches “‘Ostriches, ostriches, everywhere, but not one to eat,’ is a perverted adage that is adding to the gaiety of nations in Chandler.

Stampeding birds are now as common as autos, the latest escapade occurring Sunday when a wagon load of the bipeds made things lively for some hours.

One audacious bird put his best foot through the window of the men’s retiring room in the Hotel San Marcos, and created a furore [sic] of overexaggerated

joy among the guests.

In the melee, Ernest Ellsworth, who was guarding the birds, had his elbow dislocated, receiving other bruises. One bird was killed and other was so badly cut by barbed wire that it will have to be put to death.

Another bird was cavorting around the office of the Chandler Arizonan, evidently bent on seeing what kind of report the paper would write about his escape…”

Lifestyles of the ostrich and famous • The flightless ostrich is the world’s largest bird. An adult male can reach 9 feet in height and weigh up to 250 pounds. An adult female can be nearly 7 feet tall and weigh 220 pounds.

•T he ostrich has the largest eye of any land animal, measuring almost 2 inches across, allowing them to see predators such as lions from long distances.

• Ostriches are the fastest runners of any birds or other two-legged animal and can sprint up to 43 miles per hour, covering up to 16 feet in a single stride.

• Ostriches’ wings reach a span of about 6 feet and are used in mating displays, to shade chicks, to cover the naked skin of the upper legs and flanks to conserve heat, and as “rudders” to help them change direction while running.

• When threatened ostriches run, their powerful, long legs can be formidable weapons, capable of killing a human or a potential predator like a lion with a forward kick.

• Ostriches’ running is aided by having just two toes on each foot (most birds have four), with the large nail on the larger, inner toe resembling a hoof.

• The giant eggs are the largest of any living bird at 6 inches long, weighing as much as two dozen chicken eggs, though they are the smallest eggs relative to the size of the adult bird.

• The eggs are incubated by the dominant female by day and by the male at night, using the coloration of the two sexes to escape detection of the nest, as the drab female blends in with the sand, while the black male is nearly undetectable in the dark.

• When the eggs hatch after 35 to 45 days’ incubation, the male usually defends the hatchlings and teaches them to feed, although males and females cooperate in rearing chicks.

• Contrary to popular belief, ostriches do not bury their heads in the sand. The myth probably originates from the bird’s defensive behavior of lying low at the approach of trouble and pressing their long necks to the ground to become less visible. Their plumage blends well with sandy soil and, from a distance, gives the appearance that they have buried their heads in the sand.

Source: onekind.org/animal/ostrich/

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Dignity Health Chandler Regional, Mercy Gilbert Medical Centers award grants Dignity Health Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert medical centers have awarded more than $300,000 through their community grants program to five local organizations that are helping to improve the quality of life for locals.

Recipients are: • $70,000 to Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest to be shared with partners Chandler Christian Community Center and Tempe Community Action Agency. The funds will be used for the East Valley I-Help Coalition to eliminate homelessness in the East Valley and offer the first step to stability. Partnering organizations will work together to increase access to supportive services, including health care, employment, mental and behavioral health services, hygiene, food stability and housing for homeless adults.

• $ 70,000 to Neighbors Who Care to be shared with partners About Care and Ahwatukee Foothills YMCA. The funds will be used for the Senior Community Wellness Coalition to provide improved care and support for elderly patients discharged from medical facilities, resulting in better in-home recovery and fewer readmissions. Partnering organizations coordinate volunteer medical transportation services throughout the East Valley.

• $ 65,000 to ICAN to be shared with partners Chandler Education Foundation and Chandler/Gilbert Family YMCA. The funds will be used for the Partnership to Build Resilient Families

to prevent youth substance abuse in Chandler’s poorest neighborhoods through education focusing on youth and parents. Parents and youth will learn skills and behaviors necessary to prevent youth substance abuse including decision making, setting rules and expectations, conflict resolution and communication.

• $60,000 to East Valley Adult Resources to be shared with partners Rebuilding Together, Valley of the Sun and A.T. Still University. The funds will be used for Safe at Home to provide education, support and resources to low-income older adults living in age-restricted mobile home park communities.

Residents will have access to chronic disease self-management workshops, matter of balance classes and home safety assessments and modifications.

• $42,060 to Women’s Health Innovations of Arizona to be shared with partners Postpartum Support International, Arizona Chapter and Pregnancy Care Center of Chandler. The funds will be used for the East Valley Perinatal Network to connect women and families at risk for perinatal/ postpartum mood and anxiety disorders to existing resources, such as support groups, parenting and life skills education, in-depth mental health assessment and behavioral health counseling. EVPN will increase providers’ awareness of community resources to identify and serve women at risk for perinatal/postpartum mood and anxiety disorders.

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Chandler City Council approves rezoning for warehouse and office building The Chandler City Council has approved rezoning and a preliminary plan for light industrial development on 18 acres near the northeast corner of Arizona Avenue and Palomino Drive, south of Elliot Road. Phase 1 of the Turbo Resources project includes a 253,116-square-foot warehouse with a 44,914-square-foot office building. Phase 2 includes a 176,942-square-foot building.

Also approved are: • a development agreement with 201 South LLC for the sale of property at 201 S. Washington St., which is the former home of Improving Chandler Area Neighborhoods, and the development of a signature restaurant/ entertainment venue, including “best of local” concepts.

• a $60,000 grant with the DUI Abatement Council through the Chandler Police Department for DUI enforcement overtime.

• a preliminary development plan with the Southeast Valley Regional Association of Realtors for a corporate headquarters and training center on a 3.1-acre site north of the northeast corner of Germann Road and Northrop Boulevard in the Chandler Airpark Area.

• a $63,165 project agreement with Environmental Planning Group LLC to plan and design improvements to Arrowhead Meadows Park at 1475 W. Erie St. Improvements will include pathways, amenities, landscaping, irrigation and Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility.

Budget survey successful Mayor Jay Tibshraeny thanked the more than 100 teenagers who attended the Teen Town Hall, hosted by the Mayor’s Youth Commission. He also acknowledged all the residents who submitted questions and comments through the budget survey and social media for the annual Budget Connect.

The mayor noted that the Fitch Ratings agency recently reaffirmed an AAA rating for Chandler’s general obligation bonds and upgraded the rating of the outstanding Spectrum bonds to AA+.

Councilman Terry Roe recognized several City staff members who make a difference in the community, including: • Chandler Fire, Health & Medical Department Battalion Chief and PIO Blas Minor, who recently spoke at the Chandler Kiwanis Club.

• Water Conservation Specialist Deina Burns, who helps residents evaluate their water usage and save money.

• Police Chief Sean Duggan, Commander Ed Upshaw and Video Production Specialist Jim Schwalenberg for producing a public service video about youth substance abuse.

Councilman René Lopez thanked the vendors, partners and City staff who worked to organize and set up for the Chandler Science Saturday event that was rained out on Feb. 18. One event did take place, and he thanked Orbital ATK for its support and for hosting former NASA space shuttle astronaut Brian Duffy, who spoke to attendees in the

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Vice Mayor Kevin Hartke thanked Library Manager Dan Lee and library staff for hosting an International Mother Language Day celebration, Feb. 18.

Councilman Sam Huang acknowledged that he attended the third annual Unity in the Community Black History Fellowship Breakfast in Mesa on behalf of the City.

Councilwoman Nora Ellen thanked Janet Kane, SEVRAR’s CEO, and Liz Harris, SEVRAR’s president, for attending the meeting and for moving its headquarters to Chandler from Mesa.

Councilman Mark Stewart joined with the mayor to promote the upcoming

Ostrich Festival, starting with the Mayor’s Fun Run, Parade, Classic Car Show and Public Safety Fair on Saturday, March 4, in downtown Chandler. The festival will be held March 10 to March 12 at Tumbleweed Park and features musical entertainment. Info: ostrichfestival.com.

The next City Council meeting is a study session at 7 p.m. Monday, March 6.

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CASA of Arizona has received a $200,000 grant from the National CASA Association to increase the number of its court-appointed special advocate volunteers who help local foster children navigate the court system. Only two other state programs received a similar grant.

The funding will allow CASA of Maricopa County to hire four program coordinators to serve hundreds more children in the foster care system. There are currently approximately 600 CASA volunteers in Maricopa County.

“National CASA Association is excited to partner closely with this year’s grant awardees on significant initiatives that promote large-scale collaboration, statewide growth and our commitment to developing state organizations,” said Tara Perry, National CASA’s CEO. “Projects funded through our 2016 grants program are designed to achieve growth and capacity levels that will take the collaborative work of state organizations and local programs to new levels.”

There are nearly 12,000 children in foster care in Maricopa County. The goal of CASA of Maricopa County and Voices for CASA Children is to have one volunteer advocate for every foster child.

CASA volunteers are expected to speak for the best interests of abused and neglected children whose futures are being decided during juvenile court proceedings. CASA volunteers complete 30 hours of training to prepare them for their duties.

Unique voice provided “CASA volunteer advocates ensure each and every child in foster care has a voice unique to their specific needs, and are often one of the only constants in their lives,” said Justine Grabowsky, CASA of Maricopa County’s program director. “We are grateful for National CASA and CASA of Arizona

for their steadfast support of CASA of Maricopa County. CASA has a tremendous impact on children in our community and ensures each child remains in the forefront of the complex and changing system, while minimizing the difficulties each child in foster care endures.”

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Four chances to donate blood in Chandler in March During Red Cross Month in March, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to join in its lifesaving mission by giving blood.

Since 1943, every U.S. president has designated March as Red Cross Month to recognize how the organization helps people around the world.

Red Cross Month is a celebration of supporters, who are the faces of the Red Cross in their communities and bring hope to people facing emergencies.

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“If it had not been for blood donors, she might not have survived,” he said.

“Thanks to generous blood donors, I still have a wife, and my kids still have their mom. I can’t possibly thank those people in person, but I can give a little piece of me back with each donation for the greater good.”

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The average mouth does not have room for the third molars, also known as “wisdom teeth,” to come in properly. These poorly positioned impacted teeth can cause many problems such as swelling, stiffness, pain and illness. The pressure from the wisdom teeth may move other teeth and disrupt the orthodontic of natural alignment of teeth. The most serious problem occurs when tumors or cysts form around the impacted wisdom tooth, resulting in the destruction of the jawbone and healthy teeth. It is now recommended that impacted wisdom teeth be removed early to prevent these problems.

Most commonly we remove wisdom teeth between the ages of 14 and 22 years whether they are causing problems or not. The procedure is technically easier and patients recover much quicker when they are younger. What is a relatively minor procedure at 20 can become quite difficult in patients as they get older. Also, the risk of complications increases with age and the healing process is slower. We utilize the latest technologies and techniques to make your procedure go smoother and your healing process faster.

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Valley of the Sun Mortuary and Cemetery seeks permission to use temporary units Author and gun law expert to speak

Valley of the Sun Mortuary and Cemetery has applied for the City’s permission to place three modular, manufactured offices and meeting spaces on its property at 10940 E. Chandler Heights Rd. A fire destroyed its main administrative building on Sunday, Jan. 8.

The modular units would be in place for up to two years while the mortuary is rebuilt. The cemetery was not affected by the fire and remains open.

According to Valley of the Sun’s

website, the cemetery was opened in 1963 when the adjacent area was largely agricultural, with few homes nearby, and it is the only cemetery within Chandler.

Valley of the Sun opened its mortuary in the early 1990s, and a new mortuary was built and opened in 2004.

Valley of the Sun is also known as the site of the state’s largest sundial, which has served as a landmark for the local airport and a point of reference for locating the cemetery. It is considered to be one of Chandler’s landmarks.

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Korwin is a leading expert on America’s gun laws, with 10 of his 14 books on the subject, and has made 1,000 radio and TV

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Advanced officer training Throughout February, all of the Chandler Police Department’s sworn employees spent a day on the Central Arizona College campus for advanced officer training (AOT). This training is mandated by AZ P.O.S.T. and is the first in a series of four required AOT days scheduled throughout the year. This training focused on two aspects of police work: driving and active shooter scenarios. (Photos by the Chandler Police Department) Driving instructors come from a select group of officers who serve throughout the department.

During the AOT’s driving portion, officers ride with a driving instructor. The driving instructor evaluates the officer’s driving proficiency.

During the AOT’s active shooter portion, officers were refreshed on the tactics used when climbing a stairwell as a team. Depending on the scenario, the teams were forced to tactically ascend and descend stairs.

The active shooter scenarios involve officers in a team setting. All officers should be proficient in the tactics and comfortable working with all officers – not just the ones on their respective team.

During the AOT’s active shooter portion, officers refreshed the skills they learned previously about breaching doors.

The Range Staff demonstrated gaining entry to a building before an active shooter scenario.

Range Staff members demonstrated a new technique for quickly ascending stairs during an active shooter scenario.

Safety is the Number 1 priority during all AOT sessions.

Prior to entering the area for the active shooter scenario, all officers were thoroughly searched by a member of the Range Staff and given training weapons. These weapons have the same look and feel as the issued duty handguns, but they fire rounds of paintballs.

Officers approached a building as an active shooter scenario began. The officers were under the constant scrutiny of a Range Staff member.

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Many yoga studios in the East Valley are stretching beyond teaching this spiritual form of exercise and offering a wide mix of other fitness classes and healing treatments.

They’re helping students mix it up with Pilates, dance, ballet barre and other physically challenging classes to burn fat, build strength and have fun. Students can also unwind and continue their quest to beat stress with massage therapy, meditation, Reiki, crystal healing and other therapeutic services at many yoga studios.

Studio owners say their goal is to offer one-stop-shop services for people who want to get stronger, healthier and happier physically, mentally and spiritually.

Inner Vision Yoga, which opened a studio on East Chandler Boulevard at 40th Street in Ahwatukee Foothills recently, offers a variety of yoga classes in different styles and levels. Students can release tension and find balance in yoga therapy classes and budding yoga teachers can take classes to earn certification at the Inner Vision studios in Ahwatukee, Chandler and Tempe.

At its Tempe studio on South McClintock Drive, Inner Vision also offers massage therapy. Visiting massage therapists will also start offering treatments at the new Ahwatukee studio.

Inner Vision, which has had its Chandler studio on West Ray Road near Dobson since 2002, also provides many workshops.

In one such workshop, students did yoga, meditated and drew and colored mandalas, known as “magic circles,” a spiritual and ritual symbol to calm the mind at the Chandler studio.

“A lot of people are looking for not only physical healing, but also peace and calmness,” said Jeff Martens, one of the three partners who owns Inner Vision.

“We want to be that oasis of calmness and peace.”

Students can also buy mats, mat covers, China gel, yoga clothes and other goodies at the three Inner Vision studios.

The studio also offers far infrared technology yoga classes, where panels produce infrared waves the way the sun does, Martens said. The heat releases toxins.

New students can pay $49 for unlimited yoga at any or all of Inner Vision’s studios for 30 days. Inner Vision offers more than 150 classes a week at the three studios.

Students can shake off the stress and get toned at Aloha Yoga and Hula on West Ray Road near Rural Road in Chandler.

The studio offers several different styles of yoga for adults and a kids’ yoga class.

Aloha Yoga and Hula also offers hula dance classes for adults and children.

In the adult hula classes, students learn the hand motions, chants, graceful movements and cultural meaning of hula, said Myriam Valenzuela, owner of Aloha Yoga and Hula.

“The hula is very graceful, very healing,” Valenzuela said. “You bring the energy from the earth up into your body.

“It’s like dancing poetry,” added the studio owner, who’s been dancing hula for almost 30 years.

Students can also take classes in Tahitian, belly dance and samba dance classes.

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Inner Vision Yoga owners Jeff and Donna Martens have three studios, including one in Chandler.

several types of facials and massages.

It also offers hypnotherapy, a type of treatment where people are guided by visualization and other techniques as a way to break down mental barriers to overcome fears, lose weight and make other positive changes. The studio offers treatments in Reiki, a type of healing method where customers are lightly touched to unblock energy, Valenzuela said.

“I encounter lots of clients that come looking for relief – relief from pain, relief from stress,” she said. “I want to be that place where they can actually begin their transformation.”

Dance is also on the menu and children are embraced at Let’s Grow Studio on South Lindsay Road in Gilbert.

The studio offers a variety of yoga classes for adults of different levels, and a kids’ yoga class. Classes for adults and their children to do yoga together are also taught. Let’s Grow also offers the popular, upbeat Latin Zumba dance classes for children and adults.

In the Gilbert studio’s ballet barre classes, students do a high-energy, lowimpact exercise combining ballet barre positions and movements, along with lifting light weights.

Let’s Grow also teaches adults POP Pilates, an intense workout which Let’s Grow owner Julie Costello said is a “more energetic” type of Pilates choreographed to music. In the adult LIFT classes, students get a whole-body workout lifting weights, and in the challenging HIIT class, students work on their cardio and strength as they work out at a series of stations aimed at raising heart rates.

Parents can let their little ones burn off energy in the KidFIT classes, where they do obstacle courses and energetic, fun activities using props

and sports equipment.

Adults and their children are encouraged to hang out in the lounge in between, before and after classes.

Let’s Grow owner Costello said she enjoys trying different types of workouts.

“It keeps it interesting,” she said. “You need to do cardio and strength (training).”

“We’ve created this family” at the studio, added Costello, a mother of two.

“Everyone knows everyone; we know all their families.”

Hillery Jennings, 38, of Gilbert, takes four or five classes a week at Let’s Grow.

“I love it,” Jennings said. “It keeps everything fresh.

“This is just good balance for life,” she added.

People also look for balance at Vibetality, a studio offering fitness and yoga classes on South Alma School Road in Chandler.

Vibetality offers classes using Whole Body Vibration, where a plate built into the floor vibrates underneath students while they’re doing yoga or other types of exercise. Studio co-owner Erica Vucich said with the vibration people get more movement and benefit from doing exercises than they would on a regular floor. It also detoxifies the body.

“Fifteen minutes standing on the (vibration) plate is equivalent to an hour and a half of walking,” Vucich said.

In a 15-minute FitVibe class, students use medicine balls, kettlebells, weights and club bells to emphasize strength and change their body composition.

Besides classes, Vibetality also offers massages and recovery boot therapy, where people wear special boots on their legs that inflate and deflate to provide more or less blood flow. The boot therapy is a way to help athletes recover from injuries or anyone seeking physical

therapy and recovery.

Customers at Vibetality can also unwind in a floatation tank, where they lay inside a tank with about 12 inches of water beneath them. The studio uses Epsom and Dead Sea Salt in the tank.

“It’s like floating in the Dead Sea,” Vucich said. “It’s an amazing experience,” she said, adding the treatment allows muscles and joints to relax.

“You’re getting rid of all the external distractions,” Vucich said. “A lot of people feel really relaxed and calm afterwards.”

NAAM Yoga Arizona on University in Mesa also offers lots of unique ways to relax and heal. The studio offers many yoga classes, as well as acupuncture treatment, Kabbalah consultations, massages, crystal therapy and crystal bowl and vibrational sound therapy.

Different types of meditation classes are offered on Friday nights, NAAM Yoga Arizona owner Nicole Coyle said.

Coyle said the fourth Friday of the month the studio has a Shakti Naam Dance & Sound Healing class, which is a combination of NAAM yoga breath work and Qigong, an ancient Asian practice involving movement, posture and breathing or a moving meditation.

She said NAAM yoga is combination of different “spiritual methodologies and modalities from the East and the West” that includes traditional yoga along with “breath work, hand postures and chanting.”

NAAM Yoga Arizona also offers Harmonyum Energy Healing System, an energy treatment where the client is lightly touched on the spine and head while fully clothed. The goal is to raise the client’s vital energy and rate of vibrations to boost their ability to meditate, help them grow spiritually, offer pain relief, help the immune system and break addictive patterns.

Self-healing is also the goal of crystal therapy services at NAAM Yoga Arizona.

With this ancient art, crystals, gemstones and minerals are placed on specific areas of the body to “enhance the healing capacity” in the body as crystals have vibrations, Coyle said.

She provides Kaballah consultations, where clients learn about who they are and why they have certain habits based on the day they were born. Coyle said Kaballah is the “mathematics of the universe.”

“Most people here will do a combination of treatments,” she said. “It creates a simpler approach to life.

“You can come to one space and get everything you need physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually,” Coyle added.

Holistic healing is also the focus at Floating Lotus Yoga Studio and Natural Healing Center on West Main Street in Mesa.

The studio offers many different types of yoga, as well as chiropractic treatments, acupuncture and massage therapy. Workshops involving yoga are held usually every weekend, owner Steven Lynch, a chiropractor said.

“If you’re looking for holistic healing, this is the place where you can find that,” Lynch said.

He added people often turn to surgery and prescribed drugs for relief from health problems, but they can “get a lot of relief” using something more natural including yoga, chiropractic adjustments and massage therapy.

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Avilla Chandler Heights open to the public NexMetro Communities has continued expansion of the Avilla Homes brand with the opening of its third property, Avilla’s new leased-home community, at 255 E. Chandler Heights Blvd., Chandler. The rental-home concept has been expanding throughout Arizona, with plans to launch five new properties in the state within the next 12 months.

The planned expansion includes: •A villa Victoria: April opening in Queen Creek.

•A villa Town Square: May opening in Gilbert.

•A villa Victoria II: August opening in Queen Creek.

•A villa Deer Valley: September opening in Phoenix.

•A villa Lehi Crossing: October opening in Mesa.

“Our goal of expanding the Avilla portfolio 50% within the next year is on track, and we are very pleased with

the response the leased-home market is receiving,” said Brian Rosenbaum, vice president with NexMetro Communities.

“We are seeing a lot of interest from Millennials, Baby Boomers and those who are looking for homes with the convenience, flexibility and upscale lifestyle amenities that Avilla properties offer, but without the burdens often associated with home ownership.”

Avilla Homes are single story and detached with private back yards, similar to single-family homes, but the homes and landscape are maintained by the property management company, as is typical for multi-family properties.

NexMetro and its affiliated companies have been developing Avilla Homes neighborhoods since 2010. Its leased-living housing option combines the elements of residential single-family living with apartment-like lease terms and management.

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The Cleaning Authority collects donations for Matthew’s Crossing The Cleaning Authority in Chandler has wrapped up its charity initiative, The Cleaning Authority CARES, collecting 3,500 pounds of food from 903 customers, the second highest number of donations in the nation. The donations went to Matthew’s Crossing in Chandler.

Through the program a brown paper

bag was left in the home of each client with information about the campaign and a request to be filled between cleaning visits. The cleaners then collected donations from homes and returned them to the office in Chandler. During this donation period, the Easy Valley averaged about four cans per customer.

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“Employees want to do better with their money, but they don’t know where to begin,” said Brian Hamilton, a SmartDollar vice president. “SmartDollar gives them a step-by-step plan to eliminate debt and free up their largest wealth-building tool: their income. When people have a plan and see it working, there’s less stress and anxiety and more productivity at work.”

Costco was presented with the SmartDollar program through its relationship with T. Rowe Price.

SmartDollar is integrated into T. Rowe Price’s Retire with Confidence program, which is designed to give employees an engaging experience that helps them make informed decisions about retirement saving and investing.

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Taiwanese American Chamber of Commerce celebrates Lunar New Year in Chandler State and local politicians, local TV personalities and professional athletes were among the nearly 300 attendees on hand to celebrate the year of the Golden Rooster with the Taiwanese American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Phoenix. The annual Lunar New Year’s Eve Gala dinner was held at Phoenix Palace Restaurant in Chandler.

The opening ceremony began with a traditional Lion dance, followed by Chamber President Shen-Yi “Michelle” Chang providing a brief history of the organization. She also noted the Chamber’s activities and outlined I .. long-term plans opportunities. .and ...

Barry Wong, executive director � the Governor’s Office of Equal of Opportunity, presented a Lunar New Year Proclamation on behalf of Gov. Doug Ducey.

The proclamation was ' received by the Chamber’s founding president, Shi-En Shiau, former president Ching Ling Chang and current president Shen-Yi Chang.

Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton spoke about the activities between Phoenix and Taiwan, and discussed his recent trip to Taiwan. He also provided a humorous picture of him taking a “selfie” with Taiwanese President Tsai Ying-wen and Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-Je. The dinner performances and entertainment were organized by the Taiwanese Young Entrepreneur Group and featured dance and singing programs.

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Fifty prizes were raffled, including gift certificates from local area restaurants and supermarkets, massages, home kitchen items, bottles of wine and cakes.

A golf outing for three worth $1,200 was donated by Bliss Realty & Investments.

The grand prizes were donated by China Airlines and included a round-trip ticket to Taipei, Taiwan, and a round-trip upgrade to premium economic class from Los Angeles. A couple who bought 15 tickets won seven prizes, including the round-trip ticket to Taiwan.

Nearly 300 celebrated the year of the Golden Rooster with the Taiwanese American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Phoenix, held at Phoenix Palace Restaurant in Chandler.

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A fitness challenge will start at 10:30 a.m. with participants competing in a tire flip, sled push and rope climb. There will be an obstacle course bounce house for children. A total of $2,500 in American Express gift card prizes will be given out. There will be live music by B Platinum and healthy bites will also be offered. Trainers who join with their clients before the grand opening can take advantage of pre-opening discounted fees.

“After more than 27 years in New York City, I moved to Phoenix and as I visited different gyms, it occurred to me that these trainers are small business owners yet the facilities where they train often seem to lack a business plan to support them,” said Cabrina McAllister, who runs the facility with Anson Schenk. “Trainer’s Club will be a place where trainers not only have the best

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Clients will receive a specialized training programs for sports conditioning, strength training, weight loss practices, general wellness and an opportunity for group fitness classes. The 4,000-square foot personal training studio has a turf area with a variety of accessories, as well as new Matrix, Hoist and Torque brand equipment. The club will have a lounge and kitchen area for trainers to meet with their clients or just to relax if they have spare time between clients. Marketing, advertising and promotional support will be offered to each trainer, along with customized business cards.

“The concept is simple. If we can help trainers succeed, we will help grow their business with more satisfied customers and grow our business at the same time,” Schenk said. “We look forward to bringing a new type of fitness studio to the East Valley and helping everyone involved to be on a winning team.”

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FirstBank named a finalist for IMPACT Award FirstBank has been named a finalist for the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce 2017 IMPACT Awards. The winner will be announced in May at the IMPACT Awards Luncheon at the Arizona Biltmore.

“I’m thrilled for our talented employees across Arizona that the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce felt us worthy of this recognition,” said Bryce Lloyd, Phoenix Market president at FirstBank. “Being an active participant and helping local businesses and nonprofits in our community is essential to the fabric of FirstBank and we’re honored that the Chamber is acknowledging our commitment to Arizona.”

The IMPACT Awards honor the accomplishments of small, large and nonprofit businesses that positively affect the Valley’s business community and economy. The GPCC will recognize one recipient for the small/medium category and one in the large business

category in each of four classifications: Community Champion, Economic Driver, Exceptional Innovator and Arizona Advocate. The 2017 IMPACT Businesses of the Year will be selected from the eight honorees and announced during the 30th annual IMPACT Awards Luncheon.

“We really look forward to the IMPACT Awards each year, because the event gives us the chance to highlight the companies doing great things in the Greater Phoenix region,” said Janelle Tassart, director of community relations at the GPCC. “To all of this year’s extraordinary nominees, you truly make a difference in our community and keep Arizona’s economy moving forward.”

FirstBank operates more than 120 locations in Colorado, Arizona and California and has contributed more than $55 million and thousands of volunteer hours to charitable organizations. Info: efirstbank.com.

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Throughout the year, the Chandler Chamber of Commerce offers a variety of luncheons and meetings for its members and the community.

Events are held at the Chandler Chamber of Commerce office, 25 S. Arizona Pl., Suite 201, unless otherwise noted.

To register, call 480-963-4571, visit chandlerchamber.com or email info@ chandlerchamber.com. No refunds are available within 72 hours of the event.

Ostrich Festival Weekend Saturday, March 4 8 a.m.: The Mayor’s Ostrich Festival 5K Fun Run/Walk is an all-ages 5K run and kid’s fun run with prizes awarded for first-, second- and third-place adults and child finishers. Register online at ostrichfestival.com.

10 a.m.: The 29th annual Ostrich Festival Parade with floats, dignitaries, music and many companies spreading the cheer, starts at Ray Road and Arizona Avenue and heads south to Frye Road.

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: annual Public Safety Fair and Classic Car Show at the Chandler Police Department’s main station, 250 E. Chicago St., and in front of the Chandler Fire, Health & Medical Headquarters, 161 E. Boston St.

Wake Up Chandler 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., Wednesday, March 8 Start off the morning by networking with other businesses. Bring your business cards and brochures and be prepared to give a 30-second commercial about your business. Enjoy the food and take advantage of the opportunity to promote your business.

Door prizes are welcome. Sponsor is Autopro Collision.

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29th Annual Ostrich Festival 2 p.m.to midnight Friday, March 10 10 a.m. to midnight Saturday, March 11 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday, March 12 Featuring carnival rides, games, ostrich races, pig races, ostrich displays, live music from key starts, crafts, food and more. Info: ostrichfestival.com or 480-963-4571. Tumbleweed Park, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler.

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Hamilton High School graduate Hannah O’Sullivan will compete with the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) at the Bank of Hope-sponsored Founders Cup in Phoenix this month.

The JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa’s Wildfire Golf Club will host the event from Tuesday, March 14, to Sunday, March 19. This is the second year O’Sullivan has been awarded a sponsorexemption for the tournament.

“I was very fortunate to have played in last year’s event,” O’Sullivan said.

O’Sullivan graduated from Hamilton in May 2016 with a long list of accomplishments, including being the youngest player to win the Gateway Classic in 2015 at Longbow Golf Club in Northeast Mesa. She also qualified for the U.S. Women’s Open Golf Championship and won the U.S. Women’s Amateur Golf Championship.

However, she took time off to ponder her future. She elected to play college golf this fall at Duke University. She said she’s excited about being a part of the Blue Devils’ athletic program.

“I did take quite a bit of time off to reflect (on my choices),” O’Sullivan said.

In the end, she said it made more sense to wait to turn pro.

NCAA rules require O’Sullivan to play as an amateur in any pro golf tournaments. She qualified for the exemption because of her top ranking in the World Amateur Golf Rankings in May 2016.

“Hannah is one of the most decorated women amateur golfers of all time,” said Scott Wood, Founders Cup tournament director.

“It’s always fun to see her friends and family out following her and providing support.”

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Hannah O’Sullivan tees off at last year’s Founders Cup LPGA golf tournament. O’Sullivan, a Hamilton High graduate and amateur golfer, will be playing again at this year’s event, March 14-19 at the Wildfire Golf Club at JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort and Spa.

O’Sullivan’s Korean-American heritage and her local ties made her a natural fit for the tournament, according to Bank of Hope Executive Vice President Daniel H. Kim. The Bank of Hope is a Los Angelesbased bank with a Korean-American heritage of its own.

“As the title sponsor, Bank of Hope is delighted to give Hannah and Natalie (Gulbis) this opportunity,” Kim said, according to a press release.

Wood said the Founders Cup honors the 13 women who started the LPGA in 1950

and celebrates the world’s best athletes.

The tournament also secures the future of women’s golf through the LPGA-U.S. Golf Association’s Girls Golf program. O’Sullivan and another local star, Cheyenne Woods, have participated in the USGA Girls Golf program. Woods is Tiger Woods’ niece.

Pairings for the tournament’s firstround have not been set.

“Hannah is a future star of the LPGA, and the tournament is very proud to have her in the field,” Wood said.

IF YOU GO What: Bank of Hope Founders Cup When: Various times Tuesday, March 14, to Sunday, March 19 Where: Wildfire Golf Club at JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort and Spa, 5350 E. Marriott Drive, Phoenix Cost: $20-$125 Information: lpgafounderscup.com

Projects Abroad extends its list of high school programs International volunteer organization Projects Abroad has added several new group volunteer programs for high school students.

The summer programs are linked to established projects, so volunteers contribute to long-term goals. High School Specials are specifically designed for volunteers between age 16 and 19, and provide them with the opportunity to explore the world and do something different in a safe and supervised environment.

The organization offers more than 50 different High School Specials, with programs focusing on various areas, such as care and community, medicine and health care, building or conservation – all based in developing countries around the world.

Participants can choose to go abroad for as many as four weeks, or the standard two weeks. Projects Abroad also offers three-week options for several projects, providing a good balance for students who feel two weeks is too short but can’t fit a four-week program into their busy schedules.

Jenny Puyo, an operations manager for Projects Abroad, said that even in two weeks, High School Special volunteers have a tangible impact on the

communities in which they work.

“At our care and community placements, we often hear children conversing in more than one language, or reciting the entire alphabet, because of the classes they attended a year or two ago,” Puyo said.

“Last year, more than 1,000 people in Sri Lanka received basic medical care at outreaches where High School Special volunteers assisted. This is a great indicator of the difference that a teenage volunteer can make, traveling and volunteering with Projects Abroad.”

Sister Joyceline, who works at an orphanage in Togo, is immensely grateful for the vegetable garden that Projects Abroad High School Special volunteers planted last summer.

“It’s working well and we’ve already started eating little tomatoes,” she said.

“We need to buy less and can save more.”

Puyo is enthusiastic about the new additions to the High School Specials roster.

“The more opportunities we create for people to help those in need, the more opportunities we have to actively make a difference,” Puyo said. “We are excited to start seeing the impact from the new projects when they begin.”

Here is a sample of the new High School Specials launching this summer:

Public Health in Belize

This project is ideal for students eager to gain practical experience in health care. Volunteers work on outreach programs in communities where access to basic medical services is difficult. They can also get involved with educational outreach and teach local people about various illnesses and the importance of staying healthy.

Human Rights in Ghana

This project is great for students who are interested in law and have a passion for human rights. Volunteers work at the Projects Abroad Human Rights Office alongside legal and human rights professionals, helping to raise awareness in local communities and observe cases.

Care and Community with French in Togo

Based in Lomé, Togo’s capital city, this is a great project for anyone who wants to improve their French while working with children. Volunteers offer support at care facilities, while also contributing with hands-on renovation work, such as painting walls and planting vegetable gardens. During their stay, volunteers will also attend French classes to help

strengthen their use of the language.

Popular programs, especially care and community, and medicine and health care, fill up quickly. Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to reserve a place on the project of their choice. For information about volunteering for high school students with Projects Abroad, visit www.projectsabroad.org/volunteer-projects/highschool-specials.

Projects Abroad was founded in 1992

by Dr. Peter Slowe, a geography professor, as a program for students to travel and work while on break from full-time study.

The program had its genesis in post-USSR Romania, where students were given the chance to teach conversational English.

After a few years just sending volunteers to Eastern Europe for teaching, the company expanded to sending volunteers of all ages around the world on a wide range of projects.

Projects Abroad is a global leader in short-term international volunteer programs with projects in 30 countries and recruitment offices in the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Hong Kong, Norway, Poland, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden and the United States.

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BASIS Chandler student named Regional Brain Bee champ Midwestern University recently welcomed some of Arizona’s top high school students for the annual Arizona Regional Brain Bee, an education competition similar to a spelling bee that focuses on neuroscience.

Eighty-five students from 16 Arizona high schools converged on the university’s Glendale campus to test their knowledge of the human brain, how it governs human behavior, and the science that helps medical professionals understand brain function.

The top three Brain Bee finishers were Rahul Jayaraman, Grace Xu and Latavya Chintada, all from BASIS Chandler.

BASIS Chandler won the team prize for the overall high score for the third straight year.

For his performance in the Brain Bee, Rahul won a $2,000 scholarship toward tuition in any Midwestern University program at either the university’s Glendale campus or the campus in Downers Grove, Illinois, as well as travel expenses to help him as he competes at the

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From left to right: BASIS Chandler students Latavya Chintada (third place), Rahul Jayaraman (first place) and Grace Xu (second place) were the top three finishers in the Arizona Regional Brain Bee held at Midwestern University in Glendale on Feb. 7.

upcoming U.S. Regional Brain Bee in Baltimore.

Midwestern University faculty and students served as judges, question readers, timers and scorekeepers for the Brain Bee, using the book Brain Facts, published by the Society for Neuroscience, as the source text.

Questions ran the gamut from identifying physical features of the brain to naming brain disorders and diseases to surgical and medical practices that modify neural behaviors.

The 2016 Arizona Regional Brain Bee winner Vijeeth Guggilla, left, and 2014 winner Jaeyoung Kang, middle, served as coaches for the BASIS Chandler team. BASIS Chandler took top team honors, and Chandler’s Rahul Jayaraman, right, placed first. The Arizona Regional Brain Bee was held at Midwestern University on Feb. 7.

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Spring boutique returns to St. Mary-Basha Catholic School St. Mary-Basha Catholic School is hosting its second annual spring boutique from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 1, in the cafeteria.

Many handmade items will be available including jewelry, clothing, religious items, toys, food and more.

More than 40 local vendors are expected to participate, with hundreds

of shoppers attending.

Established in 1944, St. MaryBasha Catholic School is located at 200 W. Galveston St. in Chandler.

For more information and a list of participants, contact the school’s parent association at HomeandSchool@ StMaryBashaCatholic.org or visit SMBHomeandSchool.com/boutique.

Contest opens for student art in Chandler Museum offers spring C-Town Suitcase Club activities for kids local children’s book This spring, the Chandler Museum will host three sessions of its popular C-Town Suitcase Club, a free monthly education program for children 3 to 5 years old and their caregivers. The sessions will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays March 21, April 18 and May 16, at the Chandler Museum, 300 S. Chandler Village Dr. The themes for the spring series are Tinkers, Blinkers and Stinkers. During Tinkers, participants will discover historic toys and games and learn what kids did for fun before there were batteryoperated toys. April’s Blinkers program will feature a variety of looking tools, past and present, for youth to explore sight. In May, participants will try their nose at a variety of scents and smells during Stinkers.

During each of these programs, participants will sing, hear stories, and discover objects through guided sensory and tactile activities. Youth will make comparisons between everyday objects from the past and today. Each program includes a special take-home item to remember the activity. No pre-registration is required.

“We have participants that come back month after month because they have so much fun completing the activities,” said Tiffani Egnor, curator of education, Chandler Museum. “Parents appreciate the educational aspects of the program and enjoy seeing their kids engaged in history.”

For more information, visit chandlermuseum.org or call 480-782-2717.

Valley Metro is encouraging students, from kindergarten to eighth grade, to enter the Jeremy Jackrabbit Art Contest through Tuesday, Feb. 28.

“Jeremy Jackrabbit Hops on Board” is next in the series of Jeremy Jackrabbit adventure books. Along with his friends, Jeremy discovers the benefits of using alternative modes of transportation as he rides a bike and a Valley Metro bus and train to the circus. Each grade level is asked to illustrate a page based on a specific passage in the story. As an example, fourth grade youth will be asked to draw a picture that illustrates the following: “As they boarded the train, their friend Flora the Crane was dancing, singing, and jumping quite loudly. The others quickly joined in, with big smiles and wide grins; they were traveling safely

and proudly.”

To read the story and enter the contest, visit valleymetro.org/Jeremy.

The Jeremy Jackrabbit series teaches children about the importance of everyday sustainability. In collaboration with the City of Tempe, Reimagine Phoenix, United Food & Commercial Workers Local 99, ASU Walton Sustainability Solutions Initiatives and the authors, Rodney and Sasha Glassman, every kindergartner in Maricopa County will receive a free copy of “Jeremy Jackrabbit Hops on Board.”

As part of its Transit Education program, Valley Metro regularly conducts classroom presentations, field trips and transit training for refugees, as well as annual art contests for third grade and high school students.

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Environmental Art and Calendar Contest seeks entries Host families sought for high school exchange students ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE) is looking for local families to host boys and girls between the ages of 15 to 18 from a variety of countries.

ASSE students are enthusiastic and excited to experience American culture while they practice their English. They also love to share their own culture and language with their host families. Host families welcome these students into their family, not as a guest, but as a family member, giving everyone involved a rich cultural experience.

The exchange students have pocket money for personal expenses and full health, accident and liability insurance.

ASSE students are selected based on academics and personality, and host families can choose their student from a wide variety of backgrounds, countries and personal interests.

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Fourth grade students who are home schooled or attend public, private or charter schools in Chandler are encouraged to participate in the City’s 14th annual Environmental Art Contest.

The contest asks students to draw colorful pictures promoting recycling, water conservation or storm water pollution prevention in Chandler.

The contest is an opportunity for students to learn more about environmental stewardship in their community and become catalysts for environmental education in the classroom, as the City offers classroom presentations and curriculum about conservation topics.

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Explore music during school breaks Music Maker Workshops of Ahwatukee is hosting a slew of music camps for young students. Owned by Shelley Yakubow of Cooper Commons, Music Maker Workshops can be reached at 480-706-1224 or by visiting musicmakerworkshops.com.

Preschool camps

Kindermusik Around the World: This camp provides four mornings of crafts, snacks, stories, games and instrumentation all centered around travel adventures to Germany, Kenya, England and Mexico. Kids can let their imaginations soar as they celebrate music with Kindermusik. Family and friends will help the group celebrate for 30 minutes on the last day of camp. Taught

by Kim Steedman and Yakubow, certified Kindermusik educators. For ages 3 to 6.

Weeks offered: Monday, May 30 to Friday, June 2.

Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Cost: $99 per week before May 1, at which time it increases to $125. Includes all snacks and materials.

Kids camps Morning Music Academy: Kids can design their own camp by choosing three classes from drums, guitar, piano, voice, violin or arts and crafts. Classes are formed according to age and ability levels. Milano’s Music is a sponsor of this camp and will provide every child wanting to learn violin with an instrument to borrow for camp classes.

Multiple-week participation is beneficial

for campers but is not required. There is a different camp theme weekly, and campers build on their previous knowledge. Sessions are 9 a.m. to noon Monday to Thursday. Pack a daily snack.

Open for children ages 5 to 12 of all ability levels.

Weeks offered: June 5-8; June 12-15; June 19-22; July 10-13; July 17-21; and July 24-27.

Hours: 9 a.m. to noon Cost: $140 per week before May 1, when it increases to $160.

Summer Afternoon Art Camp: Taught by professional artist Barbara Schoepf.

Students are inspired to draw and paint while learning the basic elements of art: shape/value, composition and color.

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Rock Band for Summer of ’17: Rock Band classes give musicians the chance to jam with others. All bands have a teacher/ mentor for each weekly practice. Bands can play at Cactus Jack’s for an end-of-thesummer concert. For kids ages 9 to 16, plus 16 and older, and experienced musicians.

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Hamilton students qualify for As You Wish Pottery designs international theater competition March and April class schedule The Hamilton High School theatre company has qualified for the International Thespian Festival in Lincoln, Nebraska this June, after capturing the Arizona One Act championship.

In addition to the school’s team, which qualified by finishing ahead of 26 other high schools, more Hamilton High School individual students than ever before qualified for national competition in a range of divisions.

“These students worked incredibly hard, both as individuals and as a team, and their hard work definitely paid off,” said Hamilton High School theater teacher and coach Christina Vail.

The State One Act Championship team included: Nicole Boucher, Connor Brigola, Aaron Brown, Molly Butcher, Kylie Churnetski, Brooke Clements, Alex Darmawaskita, Sophia Donnell, Paige Gagliardi, Heather Gallegos, Alyssa Granger, Peyton Hiles, Samantha Kamath, Autumn Neil, Aryasp Nejat, Dustin Noga, Jazmyne Plantillas, Christian Salib, Sal Shoban, Greyson Smith and Emma Wang.

Individual students qualifying and their categories are: roup Musical: Saloni Biyani, Annie •G Chambers, Tate Chernen, Alyssa Morris, Chase Zeiner (directed by Nicole Boucher and Alyssa Granger); Molly Butcher, Sophia Donnell, Paige Gagliardi, Alyssa Granger, Payten

As You Wish Pottery offers activities for youth to adults throughout March and April.

Mcleod, Aryasp Nejat, Riley Van Cleave (directed by Greyson Smith) • G roup Acting: Catheryn Crandell, Emily England, Peyton Hiles, Payten McLeod, Jazmyne Plantillas, Emma Wang, Christian Wellfare (directed by Autumn Neil) • Duo Acting: Nicole Boucher and Sal Shoban; Aaron Brown and Paige Gagliardi; Brooke Clements and Christian Salib; Aryasp Nejat and Emma Wang • Duo Musical: Connor Brigola and Alyssa Granger; Molly Butcher and Alexander Darmawaskita; Benny Cowans and Riley Van Cleve; Sophia Donnell and Autumn Neil • Solo Musical: Sophia Donnell, Aryasp Nejat, Christian Salib, Greyson Smith • Monologues: Aaron Brown, Samantha Kamath, Autumn Neil • Costume Design: Emily England • Stage Management: Emily England • Scenic Design: Sal Shoban • T heater Marketing: Katarina White For more information about Hamilton High School, visit mychandlerschools. org/hhs.

•6 :30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday, March 10, a Beginning Technique class is offered for ages 12 and older. The cost is $12 plus pottery of your choice. Learn a simple watercolor technique that can be incorporated into a trendy succulent watercolor platter.

• 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 16, a Circle Art Plate class for homeschooled children. The charge is $15 all inclusive.

Attendees will create a circle plate using a design made only from circles, promoting planning and strategy through art.

• 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday, March 24, a Beginning Technique/Spolvero class for ages 12 and up. The cost is $12 plus pottery of your choice. An art deco-inspired monogram platter will be created using a stenciling technique that takes away the stress of drawing and turns the project into an adult coloring book.

• 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, March 25, a class to earn the Junior Girl Scouts Business Owner Badge for Junior Girl Scouts. The charge is $12 all inclusive.

As You Wish owner Lori Neff will teach and take participants through each step to fulfill the requirements to earn the business owner badge, in the Mesa studio.

• 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 1, “Happy Handprints, Some Bunny Loves You Plate,” for preschoolers/toddlers and adults. $20 all inclusive. Work together to turn the child’s handprints into a darling little bunny. Step-by-step instructions given.

• 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday, April 7, “Beginning Technique, Tropical Palms Server,” for ages 12 and up. $12 plus pottery. Learn simple brush and blending techniques while creating this on-trend tropical leaf design.

• 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 13, “Homeschool Social, Family Flowers Plate,” for homeschoolers of all ages. $15 all inclusive. Learn basic pottery painting techniques to create this functional family flowers plate.

• 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday, April 28, “Beginning Technique/Spolvero Stenciling, Red Rooster Serving Bowl.”

Ages 12 and up. $12 plus pottery. Learn how to create this play on a timeless traditional kitchen design by using Spolvero Stencils along with other beginner painting techniques.

To register for a class, visit asyouwishpottery.com/classes. The Chandler studio is located at 2970 Germann Rd., Suite 4.

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Zoë Soderquist, seventh-grade student at Arizona Chandler Prep (ACP), took first place at the Hamilton Invitational Science and Engineering Fair (HISEF) with her project, “The Effect of Different Conditions on Solar Panel Energy Production,” earning her an invitation to the State of Arizona Science and Engineering Fair (AZSEF).

Alma College in Alma, Michigan, has named Taylor LeMasters, of Chandler, to the dean’s list for outstanding academic performance during the 2016 fall term.

Students who achieve a 3.5 or better grade point average during a term, while carrying a minimum of 13 credits, at least eight of which are evaluative grades, are named to the dean’s list. Alma College, founded in 1886, is a four-year residential liberal arts college located in the heart of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Info: alma.edu.

Kayla Glenn, of Chandler, was named to the University of Dallas honor roll for the fall 2016 semester for earning a semester GPA of 3.0-3.49. Glenn is majoring in biology at the Irving, Texas, school. The University of Dallas, located in a metropolitan area of nearly 7 million people, offers distinctive individual undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs in the liberal arts, business and ministry that are characterized by an exceptional, engaged faculty, a commitment to shaping principled, wellskilled leaders and academic rigor in the Catholic intellectual tradition. For more information, visit udallas.edu.

Alexander Hughes, of Chandler, was one of more than 200 Cornell College students named to the dean’s list for the fall 2016 semester. Hughes earned honors at the Mount Vernon, Iowa, school.

Honors signifies a semester grade point average of 3.6 to 3.79; high honors signifies an average of 3.8 to 3.99; and highest honors signifies a 4.0 grade point average.

Jake Desiderio, of Chandler, has been named to the Whitworth University provost’s honor roll for the 2016 fall semester. The school is in Spokane,

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Washington. He qualified for the academic honor society by maintaining a grade-point average of at least 3.75 during the semester.

Dana Robledo, of Chandler, officially completed a degree in business, technology, health professions or urban education at the end of the fall 2016 semester at Davenport University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Davenport will host commencement on April 30 in Grand Rapids. Founded in 1866, Davenport is a private, nonprofit university serving nearly 8,000 students at campuses across Michigan and online. More information is available at davenport.edu.

Kymberly Winn, of Chandler, was among more than 3,000 students from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio who received degrees during fall commencement exercises in December. Winn graduated with a master of arts in teaching, majoring in biological science.

Exploratory major Jaeden Bradshaw, of Chandler, was named to the dean’s list in Ithaca College’s School of Humanities and Sciences for the fall 2016 semester. Located in New York’s Finger Lakes region, the college is home to 6,100 undergraduate and 460 graduate students.

Anne Fischer and Mary Michael Goodykoontz, both of Chandler, were named to the fall 2016 dean’s list for earning a GPA of 3.5 or higher at the University of Dallas in Irving, Texas.

The University of Dallas, located in a metropolitan area of nearly 7 million people, is a leading Catholic university widely recognized for academic excellence by well-known publications, organizations and accrediting bodies. For more information, visit udallas.edu.

Courtney Knecht, of Chandler, was admitted to Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa. Cornell is nationally recognized for its value, including by Kiplinger’s, which included Cornell on its list of the 100 best values in private colleges for 2016, and the Fiske Guide to Colleges, which named Cornell College one of the 24 “Best Buys” among private colleges. An average of 93 percent of Cornell graduates complete their degrees within four years. For more information, visit cornellcollege.edu.

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Taylor LeMasters, of Chandler, was named to the Alma College dean’s list for the 2016 fall term. Students who achieve a 3.5 or better grade point average during a term, while carrying a minimum of 13 credits, at least eight of which are evaluative grades, are named to the dean’s list. Alma College, founded in 1886, is a four-year residential liberal arts college located in the heart of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Info: alma.edu.

Valley Christian senior Jonathan Berry received an appointment to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York. The academy graduates licensed Merchant Marine officers of exemplary character who serve America’s marine transportation and defense needs in peace and war. Jonathan received a nomination to the Merchant Marine Academy from Rep. Matt Salmon. He also received a nomination to West Point and the Naval Academy from Sen. Jeff Flake. “I see it as a great opportunity to serve my country and rise above the benchmark,” Jonathan said. “I want to follow in the footsteps of my grandfather, who was a petty officer in the Navy, and carry on my family’s heritage of service.” Upon graduation from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, midshipmen receive an officer’s commission in the U.S. Armed Forces. “I want to join either the Marines or the Navy after graduating. I’m leaning toward the Navy because of my grandpa’s service in the Navy in World War II.” Jonathan is still waiting on his other nominations before making a final decision as to which academy he will be attending in the fall of 2017.

Alexa Austin, of Chandler, earned dean’s list honors at St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia for the fall 2016 semester.

Austin studies English in the university’s College of Arts and Sciences. Students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or above, a B or greater in all their classes, and complete at least 15 credits to earn dean’s list status for a semester.

Central College student Sarah Cox, of Chandler, earned a spot for spring 2016 on the school’s dean’s list. The dean’s list honor is awarded to full-time students at Central College in Pella, Iowa who achieve a 3.5 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 scale while taking 12 or more graded credit hours for the semester.

Samuel L Richardson, of Chandler, earned a bachelor of arts in physics at Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas.

Mitchell Gomes, of Chandler, was named to the dean’s list at Gonzaga University for the fall 2016 semester. Students must earn a 3.5 to 3.84 grade-point average to be listed.

Cara Pardini, of Chandler, made the academic dean’s list at Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, California, for the fall 2016 semester. A cinematic arts production major, Pardini had a GPA of 3.5 or better. Pardini is joined by 2,175 other students receiving the same honor.

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Ostriches are a part of Chandler’s rich history, as the city was peppered with ranches.

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Families flock together for fun at Chandler’s Ostrich Festival

BY MEGHANN FINN SEPULVEDA

More than 100,000 people are expected to celebrate Chandler’s heritage at the 29th Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival from Friday, March 10, to Sunday, March 12, at Tumbleweed Park.

The event features 14 attractions, including ostrich races, carnival rides, musical performances, arts and crafts and interactive exhibits, along with food and beverages, and family-friendly entertainment.

Ostriches are a part of Chandler’s history, as the city was peppered with ranches.

“The City of Chandler and the Chamber of Commerce got together and started the Ostrich Festival because it was a way to celebrate the heritage in the community,” said Terri Kimble, CEO of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce.

“The event was originally held in downtown Chandler before it moved to Tumbleweed Park in 2004.”

The festivities actually kick off March 4, with the Mayor’s 5K fun run, a parade, public safety fair and classic car show.

Carnival rides are among the activities at the festival.

The parade’s grand marshal is Clark, the World Champion Chicago Cubs’ mascot.

The big draw, however, is the ostrich races, which this year will be joined by

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The three-day Ostrich Festival is produced by Scottsdale’s Steve LeVine Entertainment and features performances by dozens of local and national musicians.

“There will be 100 hours of musical entertainment during the entire event,” Kimble said.

Performers throughout the weekend include the Blaine Long, Spin Doctors, Gin Blossoms and Grammy-award winning Latin group Los Lobos, who will headline the festival on Sunday.

Those in attendance can bounce, zip and spin on more than 40 carnival rides, geared for children and adults of all ages, including a Ferris wheel, fun house, merry-go-round, slide tower and spinning coaster. Individual tickets and wristbands for unlimited rides are available for purchase.

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Explore and exercise at Urban Jungle Fun Park

BY KIMBERLY HOSEY

If you’re looking for an indoor playground to get out of the heat this summer – or a place to try out rock climbing, or a spot for your kid’s next birthday party – you’ll want to check out Mesa’s latest attraction, Urban Jungle Fun Park, opening March 10 at 5741 E. McKellips Rd. This will be Urban Jungle’s second facility after its flagship indoor park opened in 2012 in Santee, California.

The 18,000-square-foot, $1.5 million Mesa facility will include a rock wall, an obstacle course and jungle gym, slides and a special area for parents.

“Urban Jungle is the ultimate indoor adventure experience that brings out the child in everyone,” said CEO and founder Bob Krause, who founded the first park with a lifelong friend. He is planning to open a third location in Murrieta, California, in May and a fourth in Avondale by July.

In addition to recreation, a focus of Urban Jungle is helping kids stay active and healthy. Krause said the organization’s new FitPlay program combines the fun of the indoor park with physical challenges like obstacle courses, tunnels and climbing; all designed to engage multiple muscle groups and to provide cardiovascular activity – while also being a blast.

Kids from toddler to teens will find plenty to explore. Huge trampoline courts offer plenty of room to bounce around, play dodge ball or fly like we only imagined ourselves doing as kids for some heroic slam dunks. Climbing walls

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Urban Jungle Fun Park focuses on getting kids and families’ blood pumping, all without realizing they’re working out. The facility is slated to open March 10.

offer exciting challenges, and the cityscape theme of Urban Jungle provides some new spins on the climbing wall, as kids can climb a skyscraper (don’t worry; it’s a miniature skyscraper) like a super hero.

They can race their friends (or a game parent) through a 50-foot-long obstacle course, or get a thrill on the 16-foot-tall, multi-lane super slides. The play structure here is super-sized too, at 18 feet tall, with over 20 features to explore.

The drop slide might “only” be 10 feet high, but it’s sure to give anyone a rush, as it’s almost straight down. Families can

take shots at targets – and each other – with one of the many ball blaster air cannons in the kid-friendly blaster arena.

And your two-legged youngsters can make like eight-legged critters on Spider Tower, a 16-foot-tall, eight-level bungee web tower.

Have a kid who would rather veg in front of a video game? Try letting them become part of the life-size video games projected onto a 10-foot-wide HD screen.

It’s all designed to help kids and families get their blood pumping and

get a workout, all without realizing (well, maybe barely realizing) that they’re exercising. The key, Krause said, is making kids want to get moving. Urban Jungle provides a safe environment, but it still feels “extreme” enough to keep kids excited – and active.

For the littlest adventurers, Urban Jungle offers Tot Town, built especially for kids 5 and younger with littlekid-scaled play structures for kids to explore. Parents may play in Tot Town at no additional charge, and may join older kids in the main play area for half price.

If you’re looking to chill while your kids let off a little steam, Urban Jungle has you covered, too: Simply relax in the provided couches and seats, and maybe play – we mean, work – while taking advantage of the provided Wi-Fi and charging stations. We won’t tell your kids.

Whether you’re looking to get out of the heat, give your kids an adventure and change of scenery, or break a sweat without breaking the bank, you’ll want to check out Urban Jungle.

Admission is $12 for one-and-a-half hours or $14 for two hours Monday through Thursday, and $15 for one-anda-half hours or $18 for two hours Friday and Saturday.

IF YOU GO Urban Jungle Fun Park 5741 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa 480-256-8749 urbanjunglefunpark.com/mesa/

November March54-17, - 18, 2017 2016 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 Arizona Railway Museum, noon to 4 p.m. Visit Chandler’s railway museum at Tumbleweed Park. The Arizona Railway Museum was founded and incorporated in 1983 as a nonprofit, educational and historical organization. The museum is dedicated to the railways of Arizona and the Southwest.

The interest and fascination of railways and trains has no boundaries and so railways of all kinds are included in the scope of the museum. Arizona Railway Museum, 330 E. Ryan Rd., Chandler. Display yard and building free; display cars $2 per person or $5 per family/group. For information, call Tim at 480-833-4353 or Bart Barton at 480-831-6520, azrymuseum.org.

4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 ImprovMANIA, 7 p.m. Join ImprovMANIA every Friday and Saturday night for a family-friendly comedy show. ImprovMANIA’s improv comedy shows are fast-paced, live comedy shows made up on the spot based on audience suggestions like the show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” Prepare for a night of laughter in downtown Chandler.

ImprovMANIA, 250 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler. $10.

480-699-4598, improvmania.net.

4 Monthly Family Bird Walks, 8 a.m. to noon.

Desert Rivers Audubon leads free guided birdwatching tours through Veterans Oasis Park the first Saturday of every month from November to April. One-hour walks begin every 30 minutes. Be prepared for the outdoors! Sun protection, closed-toe footwear, and ample drinking water are highly recommended.

Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. Free. 480-7822889, chandleraz.gov/eec.

6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 Tumble Tots, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. This indoor play area is designed for children 5 years of age and younger to play under parental/guardian supervision. This fun, safe and clean area will have plenty of toys, equipment and activities that are sure to keep the kids entertained. There is a maximum of four children per adult. Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Rd.,

Chandler. $2 to $3 fee. 480-782-2900, chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed.

7, 14, 21, 28 Lego Club, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Come meet new friends and have fun building with Lego.

Lego are supplied, imagination required. No registration required. Lego Club is a Vertex program, where Chandler Public Library intersects with STEAM and makerspace.

Sunset Library Monsoon Room, 4930 W. Ray Rd., Chandler. Free. 480-782-2800, chandlerlibrary.org.

7, 14, 21, 28 STEAM Club, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Come to the Chandler Library STEAM Club and have fun every Tuesday with science, technology, engineering, art and math. Play games, dig up dinos, weird science, fun crafts, Lego cars and more. Win prizes just for showing up! Ages 6-11. STEAM Club is a VERTEX program, where Chandler Public Library intersects with STEAM and makerspace. Downtown Library Copper Room, 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler. Free. 480782-2800, chandlerlibrary.org.

9, 16, 23, 30 Chandler Farmers Market, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The market offers fresh local produce, prepared goods, desserts and some crafts on select days.

All items are grown in Arizona or are homemade from local vendors. 3 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler.

Free. Downtownchandler.org/farmersmarket.

9, 16, 23, 30 Lego Club, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Come meet new friends and have fun building with Lego. Lego are supplied, imagination required. No registration required. Lego Club is a Vertex program, where Chandler Public Library intersects with STEAM and makerspace. Downtown Library Copper Room North, 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler. Free.

480-782-2800, chandlerlibrary.org.

10, 11, 12 Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival, various times. Watch ostrich races and visit a petting zoo.

Headline entertainers include Gin Blossoms, Eddie Money, the Spin Doctors, Los Lobos and Starship featuring Mickey Thomas. Tumbleweed Park, 745 E. Germann Rd. $7 to $50, ostrichfestival.com 10 City Lights Movie Night, 6:30 p.m. The Rob and Melani Walton Sustainability Solutions

Initiatives, in partnership with CityScape Phoenix, 1Mission and Downtown Phoenix, will feature a screening of “Secret Life of Pets.”

People are encouraged to bring their pets to this movie. Visit early to participate in the many giveaways, and pre-movie fun. Viewers are invited to bring picnic blankets and chairs for a night of free fun under the city lights.

Patriot’s Park at CityScape, 11 W. Washington St., Phoenix. Cityscapephoenix.com/events.

10, 11 Mother and Son Campout, 6 p.m. to 8 a.m.

All mothers and sons ages 6 to 12 are welcome to camp out at Veterans Oasis Park. At night, they will tell stories and roast marshmallows.

In the morning, there will be pancakes along with fun activities and games. Campers need to bring their own tent and sleeping bag.

Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. $17 to $23.

480-782-2890, chandleraz.gov/eec.

16 Sonoran Sunset Series, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. In its eighth season, the Sonoran Sunset Series features free, live, lakeside entertainment suitable for the entire family. Guests may bring blankets, chairs and food. Performances are held at the lakeside amphitheater in Veterans Oasis Park. Veterans Oasis Park, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. Free. 480782-2889, chandleraz.gov/eec.

17 Art Walk, 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The Art Walk provides a fun, family atmosphere where there are many different types of art available from local artists. It is a monthly event featuring local artists and musicians, and is an opportunity to visit all of the unique establishments in downtown Chandler. Every third Friday, downtown Chandler welcomes more than 50 local artists to the historic square. All artists must go through a jury process to be accepted in the Art Walk. Only fine art and fine craft submissions will be considered. A.J. Chandler Park, 3 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler. Free. chandlerartwalk.com.

17 Bikes, Bounce and Boogie, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Come enjoy a fun-filled morning with Bikes, Bounce and Boogie. There will be bikes, pedal cars, trikes, pedal push cars, a bounce

house and music for children to enjoy. This play area is intended for children 5 years of age and younger to play under parental/ guardian supervision. Event will be canceled in the event of inclement weather. There is a maximum of four children per adult. Fee included in all TRC family passes. $2 to $5 registration fee. Chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed.

17 Friday Feeding Frenzy, 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Ever wondered what the live animals at the Environmental Education Center eat for dinner? Ever seen a snake stalk its prey? Join the EEC staff on the third Friday of each month for a live animal feeding. Meet the animals in the nature center and learn about their diets. Stick around and watch the animals being fed. Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. Free.

480-782-2890, chandleraz.gov/eec.

18 Food Foraging – Native Plants, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Since people have been on Earth, there has been a relationship between humans and plants. Take a guided walk through Veterans Oasis Park and learn about the importance of native plants to culture, food, medicine, tradition, crafts and music. The terrain is easy and will teach the study of ethnobotany.

Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. $9 to $13 fee.

480-782-2889, chandleraz.gov/eec.

30 STEAM Club, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Come to the Chandler Library STEAM Club and have fun every Tuesday with Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Play games, dig up dinos, weird science, fun crafts, Lego cars and more. Win prizes just for showing up! Ages 6-11. STEAM Club is a Vertex program, where Chandler Public Library intersects with STEAM and makerspace. Sunset Library Monsoon Room, 4930 W. Ray Rd., Chandler. Free. 480782-2800, chandlerlibrary.org.

31 Chandler Jazz Festival, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Listen to some of the most talented musicians at this year’s event. Performers include Eric Ramsey and Davell Crawford. Downtown Chandler, 178 E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler, Free.

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Good Music, Good Friends and Good Vibes at Chandler’s Ostrich Festival.

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Other attractions include the new high-dive show, produced by Milord Entertainment, where spectators can watch performers dive into a pool that is 26 feet in diameter and includes an 80-foot-tall high dive. An aerial show features extreme trampoline and high fall acrobatics.

Street artist Ryan “ARCY” Christenson create a mural.

Kids can enjoy bounce houses along with special performances and story time with favorite cartoon characters like Clifford the Big Red Dog on the family stage.

“New this year is a Hatchimals meet and greet and dance party,” Kimble said. “There will also be a drawing for a free Hatchimals giveaway on Saturday and Sunday.”

A petting zoo along with camel and pony rides will also be available.

“A STEM Wild Science tent offers hands-on science activities and learning displays,” Kimble said.

At the Drone Zone, an interactive exhibit which lets kids of all ages fly quadcopters in a safe, enclosed environment, utilizes flight simulators for practice with the controls.

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IF YOU GO What: Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival When: 2 p.m. to midnight Friday, March 10; 10 a.m. to midnight Sunday, March 12 Where: Tumbleweed Park, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler Cost: Tickets start at $7; discount tickets available at Fry’s Information: ostrichfestival.com

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DISCOVER, IMAGINE, GROW with

CHANDLER RECREATION!

Whether you’re searching for an abundance of outdoor adventures, looking to flex your fitness goals, or hoping to learn a new hobby, Chandler Parks & Recreation has something for everyone to discover, imagine and grow. For a complete listing of upcoming activities or for more information on programs highlighted below pick up Break Time magazine at Chandler facilities,

visit www.chandleraz.gov/breaktime or call 480-782-2727.

Chandler

JUNIOR TENNIS OPEN MARCH 3-5

CHANDLER TENNIS CENTER Time to make some racquet! Join Chandler’s tennis community for the Junior Open. Entry to this tournament is open to boys and girls ages 10 to 18 years old. USTA rules govern play and prizes will be awarded. For more information, please contact Sean Paulson at 480-782-2651.

Chandler

FAMILY SEASON PASS SALE MARCH 3-5

Don’t be a fish out of water. Get your annual Family Season Pass! Families of four can save 15% off a year-round pass (valid March thru November 2017) and enjoy unlimited access to all six Chandler Aquatic Centers. Open to Chandler Residents only, passes can be purchased online or at Hamilton and Mesquite Groves Aquatic Centers. Sale ends March 26. For more information visit www.chandleraz.gov/aquatics.

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CHANDLER COMMUNITY CENTER

If you are looking for information about healthcare, municipal services, recreation, technology, or entertainment, the 27th Annual Senior Expo will provide lasting connections to help enhance your quality of life. Join us at the Chandler Community Center for a funfilled morning of information gathering, giveaways, and free health screenings. Screenings include blood pressure checks, cholesterol and glucose tests and are available on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, visit www.chandleraz.gov/seniorexpo.

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AQUATICS

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It’s time to face the music.

Take in the Celtic sounds of The Knockabouts band at this month’s Sonoran Sunset Series. Head over to Veteran’s Oasis Park with your blankets, chairs and coolers to enjoy a free concert under the stars.

Visit www.chandleraz.gov/eec for more information.

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MARCH 20-APRIL 10 Relive your glory days with Chandler Adult Sports! Spring registration officially opens March 20! Now’s your chance to get back in the game, work out and meet new people.

Team registrations run through April 10 and are accepted in person at Snedigar Recreation Center or online at www.chandleraz.gov/adult-sports.

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Opening of law library is notable February was a big month for Chandler

BY DENNY BARNEY

One of the pillars of our republic is the promise of equal treatment under the law. That’s why the opening of Maricopa County Superior Court’s Law Library (Photo special to STSN) Resource Center Denny Barney is such a big deal.

It’s part of our commitment to provide access to justice for all members of our community, no matter where you live, who you know, or how much money you have.

Let’s face it: many of us will have to deal with some kind of legal issue in our lifetimes.

An employment or housing dispute. A divorce. A fight over custody. In fact, a 2013 American Bar Association study found twothirds of adults surveyed reported having gone through a “civil justice situation” within the previous 18 months with nearly half resulting in some kind of negative consequence for the person.

While some members of our community know a lawyer, or have the means to pay for legal advice, many more do not. The most recent Census Bureau statistics show 16 percent of Maricopa County households live in poverty. And the 2013 American Bar Association study found low-income households are more likely than others to be involved in some kind of civil justice situation.

When you’re accused of a crime, of course, you’re entitled to an attorney. But not so in civil cases, and more people than you might expect either choose, or are forced, to represent themselves. According to Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice Scott Bales, in family courts “about 80 percent of cases have at least one side that is self-represented. In justice courts, a large number are self-represented.”

That’s where the new law library comes in. I had the opportunity to attend the grand

opening, and I can tell you it is a great step forward in our effort to ensure our court system is serving all of our residents. In the library, you can talk with people who know the legal system and who have done what you’re trying to do. There are training and conference rooms. There are public computers. There’s even a place to file documents with the court.

Chief Justice Scott Bales has made access to justice a priority. One of his goals is expanding the number of web-based forms and e-filing options. He also wants to take some of the mystery out of the system, by helping self-representing litigants better understand what records they are being asked to provide and where to find them.

Maricopa County Superior Court shares these objectives. Under the leadership of Presiding Judge Janet Barton, we have worked hard to bring our courts to the people, whether it’s the consolidation of 26 justice courts into five, all-service regional courts; our presence at events like Maricopa County StandDown where we work with veterans to clear up their legal trouble so they can get on with their lives; or projects like the new Law Library Resource Center, which combines the court’s Law Library, Protective Order Center and Self-Service Center into one centralized, user-friendly facility.

As a former mediator in the Maricopa County Justice Courts, I know how important it is for everyone involved in a dispute to get good counsel. As a lawyer, I know how the complexity of our system can overwhelm those unfamiliar with it.

As a public servant, I believe we have a responsibility to make sure access to money does not determine access to justice. That’s why the new law library is more than just a library; it’s a place to uplift members of our community, to give them a voice, and to make good on our nation’s promise to provide everyone a fair shot.

Denny Barney is a Gilbert resident and chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors

BY JAY TIBSHRAENY

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The month of March is a fun one for Chandler as the 29th annual Ostrich Festival makes it way to Tumbleweed Park. This year’s entertainment lineup is perhaps the best.

And, of course, the rides, food and other attractions make for a great time for the

whole family.

But we made some headlines in February, too, as Intel announced from the White House a $7 billion expansion to its Ocotillo Campus and Fab 42. That was a great day for our community, and we received coverage across the globe for this economic win.

While we know Chandler was likely up against a number of competing locations, we are thrilled that Intel remains committed to the state of Arizona and Chandler for its high-tech semiconductor manufacturing base.

This expansion will inject billions of dollars into the local economy through jobs, construction and Intel’s vast array of suppliers. The completion of Fab 42 – in three to four years – will create approximately 3,000 high-tech, highwage jobs for engineers and technicians.

Combined with the indirect impact on businesses that will help support the factory’s operations, Fab 42 is expected

to create more than 10,000 total longterm jobs in Arizona. That does not take into account the thousands of short-term construction jobs.

Intel is already Chandler’s largest company with 10,000-plus employees. They not only manufacture chips, but also have a very robust research and development facility in West Chandler. They also do assembly test technology development, logistics, self-driving car technology, chip design, marketing, the Internet of Things, finance, human resources and legal services from its two city campuses.

As importantly, Intel has a $5.3 billion annual economic impact to Arizona’s economy, and it has made a capital investment of $20 billion in manufacturing at the Ocotillo site going back to 1996. We see this investment as validation that Intel wants to remain in a city that is financially stable. Chandler has AAA bond ratings from all three national agencies, and we enjoy a stable economy and remain fiscally strong from a budget standpoint. The Chandler business community, as I mentioned in my State of the City Address in January, is a dynamic one, adding to our status as one of the premier destinations in the country for families and commerce alike.

And, Intel’s long-term dedication to Chandler, combined with this latest investment, further cements our reputation as the Innovation and Technology Hub of the Southwest.

Jay Tibshraeny is the mayor of Chandler.

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Murphy’s Law pub rocks St. Patrick’s Day

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI

Murphy’s Law in downtown Chandler is inviting 12,000 of its closest friends to celebrate its “Super Bowl of holidays” – St. Patrick’s Day. ShamRockFest is set for 4 p.m. to midnight Friday, March 17, at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park in Chandler. The restaurant’s spokeswoman, Kami Nunez, said the event is the first of many festivals planned for Chandler.

“We are super pumped,” she said. “It’s going to be awesome. We’re making this an annual event.”

ShamRockFest features performances

by Volatile Minds, 2 Tone Lizard Kings, Retro Connection, Radiofix and August in Stereo, along with Irish dancers and bagpipers. Other activities include jumbo lawn games, stein holding, Lucky Charms eating contest, beer games, a

costume contest, cabbage bowling and a money grab.

“We have a money-grabbing machine in our restaurant,” Nunez said. “We’re known for having dollar bills on the wall.

We wanted to implement a little bit of

Murphy’s Law because ShamRockFest is presented by us.”

All of the activities are bound to make patrons hungry, so there are 12 food trucks from the likes of Honey Bear’s BBQ, Waffle Love and Sweet Treats, and 40 vendors on hand.

About a year ago, Canadian Brad Ingarfield purchased Murphy’s Law, after owning a series of pubs in the Calgary area. The menu remained the same, with its signature fish and chips, which Nunez calls “incredible.”

“But hands down, the Jameson smoked wings are like butter,” she adds. “They fall off the bone. We do 50-cent wing night on Wednesdays. They’re awesome.”

Nunez said she and Ingarfield are looking forward to seeing what the future holds for Murphy’s Law and its

commitment to bringing entertainment to Chandler.

“We have a few ideas that we’re brainstorming,” she said. “We’re super excited to be part of the community. We want to add value and make this a staple for the community.”

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What: ShamRockFest When: 4 p.m. Friday, March 17 Where: Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, 178 E. Commonwealth St., Chandler Cost: $8 until March 13; $10 after March 14 for regular admission.

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SoZo Coffeehouse blends music, fun and philanthropy

BY JUDI KING CLAYBAUGH

When Scott and Lori Morgan opened SoZo Coffeehouse in 2011, they wanted the shop to be much more than “a place to go for a cup of joe.” The couple wanted to give back to the community – and to the world.

“Coffee with a cause” is not just a tagline; it is their mission.

Each time a customer purchases a cup of coffee, part of the proceeds goes to a charity. From the Boys and Girls Club of the East Valley to Blood: Water Mission – which is fighting to end the HIV/AIDS and water crises in Africa – the Morgans seek worthy charities to help. SoZo is also open to hosting fundraisers.

Let’s jump to the offerings. The coffee menu includes pour-over, crafted, Turkish coffee and espresso, in addition to lattes, cappuccinos, Americanos and mochas. SoZo also offers teas, juices, lemonade, cochata, cocoa and Italian soda.

“All of our coffee and pastries are locally sourced,” said barista Ryan Caperton. “Our coffee comes from Cartel, an Arizona-based coffee roaster. The incredible pastries are from Proof Bakery, the cupcakes from Sugar Lips and the amazing cookies are from Aunt Ninny’s Cookies, all located in the East Valley. We also offer fruit, yogurt and breakfast bagels.”

“I love crafting individual drinks for customers,” added Caperton, who whipped up his scrumptious creation – cinnamon bun, a latte with two shots of espresso mixed with vanilla, honey and cinnamon.

“I help them decide how many shots and which flavors might work together.”

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Barista Ryan Caperton crafts everything from cappuccinos to cinnamon bun lattes.

for studying or conversation. The coffeehouse is decked with tables, chairs and a work bar with outlets.

SoZo has the typical coffeehouse clientele, but it has attracted two other unlikely groups – mommies popping in for their morning fix with kids in tow, and large crowds of music lovers, who pack the place at night.

A large professional stage sits in the corner of the living room, which is transformed into a music venue on the weekends. With a 200-person capacity, SoZo has become one of the largest venues for free live music in the East Valley. There is a monthly open mic

SoZo provides comfy couches and a bar with outlets for work or study.

night, and the best performers often go on to regular weekly performances. Every month, SoZo welcomes poets to the stage to read their works as audience members snap their fingers.

One of the coffeehouse’s more novel aspects is a playroom. This kids’ room is full of pint-sized furniture, building blocks, dolls, a train table, games and bins full of toys. Parents can take advantage of the sliding couches, while nursing moms can sit in a glider.

“Every morning between about 9 and 11, dozens of moms and their young children show up,” Caperton said. “There will be rows of chocolate milk cartons waiting on the

counter while I whip up the mommy drinks.

It is a wonderful place for moms to bond with other moms while the kids are happily entertained. SoZo Coffeehouse really is a community place where friends are made and everyone is welcome.”

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Ocotillo Village Health Club & Spa offers swim classes for the future Michael Phelps or Katie Ledecky in your family.

Dive into the aquatics programs at Ocotillo Village Health Club & Spa From Aqua Zumba for adults to beginner swimming for the bambinos, Ocotillo Village Health Club & Spa offers several ways to make a splash this spring and summer.

The Ocotillo Village Swim Neptune program helps kids ages 6 and older learn the basics.

“What makes this program different from other swim teams is that we provide high-quality and personalized coaching with a low student-to-coach ratio,” said Swim Neptune coach Maria Hass. “Swimmers learn the different skills and strokes faster, meaning they have the opportunity to move up groups sooner and may also participate in optional swim meets.”

Hass has over 20 years of coaching experience, including training for learnto-swim, developmental and competitive swimmers. Many of Hass’ previous

students became Arizona state finalists or champions.

Practices for the different levels are 4:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Monday to Thursday.

Additionally, there are several aquatics programs offered at Ocotillo Village.

These classes are open to swimmers of all age groups and skill levels, and include workouts such as Liquid Fit, a workout done mainly in the deep end of the pool utilizing special props, and Aqua Zumba, a way to work on aerobic endurance, muscular flexibility and joint mobility.

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‘Explore Arizona’ this month at Sibley’s West Sibley’s West gift shop has scheduled a number of visits from local authors in March for folks interested in “exploring Arizona.” Here’s the rundown: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 3: A visit by Christine K. Bailey, author of “100 Things to Do in Phoenix Before You Die.” A Gilbert resident, Bailey is a published author, freelance writer and entrepreneur who writes books and articles about travel, entrepreneurship and doing the impossible.

Programs abound at the Ed Robson Library The Ed Robson Library in Sun Lakes is hosting a variety of programs to enlighten visitors of all ages.

Monday, March 6: “Swing into History: Music of the Big Band Era.” When folks discuss the bands of the 1930s and 1940s, they frequently mention “jitterbugging” to a swing tune. However, romantic ballads were most often the big hits on radio’s “Your Hit Parade.” Music historian Erik Larson will feature a mix of sweet and swing tunes and include a few surprises to engage all musical tastes. 1 p.m.

Thursday, March 9: Preschool Storytime. Join the group for fun with books, songs, action-rhymes, flannelboards and crafts. Activities are developmentally appropriate for ages 3 to 6, but all ages are welcome. Be ready to sing, learn and discover. 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, March 14: “Camp Papago Park – the Great German POW Escape.” On

Christmas Eve, 1944, a group of German POWs escaped into the desert from the Arizona-based Camp Papago Park. Come hear about the largest German POW escape on U.S. soil. 1 p.m.

Thursday, March 16: “Making a Lasting Impression.” Phoenix Art Museum docent Sherry Koopot discusses the once very controversial style of art known as Impressionism. 1 p.m.

For each program, pick up free tickets (limit two) at the customer service desk on the day of the event. Tickets are available when the library opens until the capacity is reached.

The Ed Robson Library is located at 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes. It is suggested that patrons park in the adjacent church parking lot. The programs are sponsored by Sun Lakes Friends of the Library. For more information, call 602652-3000 or visit mcldaz.org.

1 p.m. Saturday, March 4: Downtown Chandler tour with City historians Jody Crago and Nate Meyers, starting at the Crowne Plaza San Marcos resort lobby.

They will sign copies of their book at 2 p.m. at Sibley’s West.

11 a.m. Saturday, March 11: A visit by children’s author Jean Ekman Adams (“A Cowgirl and Her Horse,” “Clarence Goes Out West and Meets a Purple Horse”) of Scottsdale.

1 p.m. Saturday, March 11: Colleen Miniuk-Sperry, author of “Wild in Arizona: Photographing Arizona Wildflowers,” will offer a talk on desert photography, followed by a book-signing.

1 p.m. Saturday, March 18: “Explore Arizona” author Roger Naylor will discuss “Boots & Burgers: The Joy of Hiking and Dining Across Arizona.” Naylor is an Arizona columnist and author of numerous books, including “Arizona Kicks on Route 66.”

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by Pam Hait of Paradise Valley (“Day Trips: Phoenix, Tucson, Flagstaff”) and Bruce Grubbs of Flagstaff (“The Creaky Knees Hiking Guide: Arizona”).

1 p.m. Saturday, March 25: Christy Karras, the author of “Motorcycle Touring in the Southwest,” will talk about “Tales from the Road,” followed by a book-signing.

The events are free and take place at Sibley’s West: The Chandler and Arizona Gift Shop at 72 S. San Marcos Pl., downtown Chandler.

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East Valley’s Assisted Living Locators helps redefine senior living As Baby Boomers make waves with their arrival into retirement, a local company is helping this generation redefine senior living. Assisted Living Locators, with franchises in Chandler, Mesa, Tempe and Scottsdale, offers advice on short-term and long-term care options for seniors.

“Each day, more than 10,000 individuals hit the age of 65,” said Angela Olea, a registered nurse and CEO of Assisted Living Locators. “These Baby Boomers are redefining the face of senior living with their improved definition of life after retirement. They don’t want a one-size-fitsall solution.”

According to the Administration on Aging, the population of adults 65 and older is experiencing one of the biggest increases in history. Between 2010 and 2050 the number of seniors is expected to more than double. As a result, service providers are responding to this growing population by changing and adapting to their needs.

“To meet the demands of this generation, we are seeing many Arizona senior living communities, including [in] the East Valley, reinvent themselves by providing more modern features and amenities,” explained Olea.

She stated that some of the new trends in senior care are: Technology Support: The Baby Boomer generation wants to be entertained, connected and protected. Assisted living communities are providing computer systems with the ability to keep track

of vital signs and medications, USB connections and Wi-Fi, keyless room entry, and movement sensors capable of detecting emergency situations.

Eco-Friendly Features: Many assisted living facilities have chosen to embrace eco-friendly measures, including nontoxic cleaning products; improved indoor air quality; locally grown, organic food; and recycling programs.

Luxury Amenities: American seniors are used to living in a world that caters to them, and they want amenities that enhance the quality of their lives. Assisted living communities are offering concierge services, group fitness classes, on-site spas, class offerings, shopping, entertainment excursions and wellness programs.

“We’ve found that many of our clients really blossom in senior living, mainly because the communities often provide a lot more fitness, healthy eating and social activity,” said Olea. “Boomer seniors also participate in tai chi and balance training, now common in assisted living facilities, which has shown to improve fall cases by 30 to 40 percent. We work with families to place their loved ones in assisted living communities with top amenities, progressive healthcare and optimal wellness programs,” she continued. “We’re helping this record-breaking generation of Boomers to live long and fulfilling lives as seniors.”

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The Senior Expo will offer free blood pressure checks, plus information on a variety of topics.

City hosts 27th annual Senior Expo for active adults on March 15 Mayor Jay Tibshraeny’s Committee for the Aging is hosting Chandler’s 27th annual Senior Expo from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, March 15, at the Chandler Community Center at 125 E. Commonwealth Ave. The Senior Expo is free and open to the public.

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Family Motor Coach Association heads to Chandler Members of Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA), a Cincinnati-based organization for motorhome owners, will head to Arizona in early March for a fourday event focusing on various aspects of their favorite form of travel. A small city on wheels will take shape as the owners of some 2,000-plus motorhomes converge on Rawhide Western Town and Event Center in Chandler, from March 7 to March 10. During FMCA’s 95th International Convention, which has been dubbed “Rally in The Valley,” attendees will participate in various activities designed to enhance the motorhome lifestyle.

Organizers have scheduled more than 100 educational sessions aimed at helping motorhome owners glean more enjoyment from their RVs. Various RV experts will conduct seminars during the event. Topics range from motorhome chassis maintenance to microwaveconvection cooking.

Attendees will be able to tour motorhomes of all types, sizes and price ranges as part of the motorhome showcase that will take place during the event.

Other organized activities include tours of local attractions, fun-filled games, and musical performances each evening. On tap is a performance by family-friendly comedian Dick Hardwick and country-music singer/songwriter Keith Anderson. On the final evening of the event, attendees will be able to enjoy all of the attractions at Rawhide Western Town and also enjoy a lively performance

by local band Sapphire Sky as they share their high-energy renditions of hits from yesterday to today.

In addition, a group of Family Motor Coach Association members who enjoy quilting have been stitching special gifts to leave behind in Arizona. The FMCA On-Road Quilters will donate children’s quilts to AZ Blankets 4 Kids, an organization that has collected and distributed more than 100,000 quilts and blankets to sick and needy kids in Arizona. The quilts first will be on display at the FMCA Information Center in the Event Center on Thursday, March 9, and Friday, March 10.

The Professional RV Vendors chapter of FMCA will help families in need by collecting nonperishable food items during the convention for donation to Chandler Community Christian Center.

The latter organization has been serving the needs of the Chandler community since 1966 and relies on donations to help it distribute more than 15,000 food boxes each year that feed more than 50,000 adults and children.

During the convention, used eyeglasses will be donated by FMCA members as a way of supporting the Lions’ Foundation Eyeglass Program, which helps to ensure that needy people are able to enjoy the benefits of vision correction.

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adult. Individuals with an active military ID are admitted free as well. Those who would like to take in the exhibits and also attend seminars and entertainment may purchase a Daily Passport, which is available for $50 per person. Parking will be available at the Rawhide Western Town public parking lot (no motorhomes in this lot). A $5 facility parking fee will be charged. Hours for viewing the exhibits are as follows: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 8 to Friday, March 10. RV owners

are invited to take part in all of the activities and also to bring their RV and stay with the rest of the group at Rawhide Western Town and Event Center on a space-available basis. Please call 800-5433622 before making the trip.

The registration price for non-FMCA members is $275; this fee automatically grants the RV owner a one-year FMCA membership and/or a one-year subscription to Family Motor Coaching magazine. The FMCA member price is $225.

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Inaugural Bondurant Fiat Trackside event is sold out Demand for the Bondurant Fiat Trackside experience featuring the Fiat 124 Abarth Spider and 500 Abarth was so strong that the inaugural event was sold out when it opened on Friday, Feb. 10. The public clamored for the unique high-performance driving experience and professional instruction in the nimble Fiat cars. The new Bondurant Fiat Trackside program is a part of the legendary Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving, offering driving enthusiasts an opportunity to develop their racing and driving skills.

“The response to the Bondurant Fiat Trackside experience has been incredible ever since we announced it a couple of months ago,” said Sara Life, director of Fiat Trackside. “The program kicked off in high gear as the inaugural class sold out early. Working with FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles), we developed an incredible program that builds on the racing heritage that is synonymous with the Bondurant name. The Fiat Trackside offers a huge fun-to-drive factor and also gives everyone, regardless of experience, an opportunity to improve and fine tune their driving skills.”

The Bondurant Fiat Trackside experience is offered as a multiday program that features classroom and trackside instruction, as well as a road rally along scenic Arizona highways.

The classroom instruction familiarizes students with the Fiat brand and performance lineup. Students then enjoy an afternoon on the track in the

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The Bondurant Racing School offers a unique Fiat Trackside experience.

500 Abarth and 124 Spider Abarth. The instructor-led trackside program includes heel-to-shifting, slalom, auto-cross, team rally cross lead and follow and hot laps. The optional second day features a spirited drive stretching almost 200 miles through beautiful Arizona roads.

“The Bondurant Fiat Trackside experience is the ideal way for drivers to become familiar with the performance and capabilities of the 124 Spider Abarth and 500 Abarth,” said Tim Kuniskis, head of passenger car brands, FCA. “These small but nimble models

are incredibly fun to drive, and each delivers a wonderfully responsive driving experience. Blending the dynamic handling and sporty performance of these Fiat Abarth models with the professional driving instruction from the Bondurant instructors is an unbeatable combination.”

The Bondurant Fiat Trackside experience, which features the Fiat 124 Spider Abarth and Fiat 500 Abarth, is designed for drivers of all skill levels. It can be used to help new drivers become more comfortable behind the wheel,

or give experienced ones the chance to push their comfort levels. It can be part of corporate events and team building activities, as well as private gatherings.

“The first day of Bondurant Fiat Trackside was extremely exciting,” said Jason Bondurant, vice president of Bondurant Racing School. “We designed Fiat Trackside to be truly unique. It was thrilling to watch the students during the Rally Cross exercise.”

To learn more about Bondurant Racing School please call 800-842-7223, or visit bondurant.com.

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Forever Resorts restaurants offer cuisine inspired by native inhabitants Forever Resorts, a Scottsdale-based National Park Service concessioner, operates lodges and restaurants in some of the country’s most revered park lands. At all of these restaurants, visitors encounter a variety of distinctive dishes, including those inspired by the specific region and its native inhabitants.

“Our company is committed to offering not only sustainable business practices in each of our park destinations, but also a culinary experience representative of the local area and its traditions,” explained Rod Taylor, vice president or Forever Resorts. Forever Resorts’ park-inspired dishes include: Badlands National Park (South Dakota), Cedar Pass Lodge Sioux Indian Tacos: house-made, fluffy Indian fry bread topped with refried beans, buffalo meat (or spicy black bean burger for vegetarians), shredded lettuce, tomato, cheddar and black olives.

Big Bend National Park (Texas), Chisos Mountains Lodge Black Bean Chili and Cheese Burrito: bell peppers, onions, cheese and black bean chili-stuffed flour tortilla topped with chili and cheese, served with refried beans, rice, sour cream and salsa.

Bryce Canyon National Park (Utah), The Lodge at Bryce Canyon Elk Chili: ground elk in a white bean chili, garnished with shredded cheddar and jack cheese.

Grand Canyon National Park (Arizona), Grand Canyon Lodge – North Rim Sugarloaf Bison Flank Steak: sage, honey and citrus-rubbed and grilled to order. Served thinly sliced, topped with a red wine demi-glace and accompanied by butter-herb roasted potatoes and fresh vegetables.

Grand Tetons National Park (Wyoming), Signal Mountain Lodge The Surrounding Peaks Burger: Lockhart Cattle Company ground beef (Jackson, Wyoming), Persephone Bakery bun (Jackson, Wyoming), Manwaring elkhorn cheese (Rigby, Idaho), house-made mayo, arugula, homemade bacon relish, house-cut steak fries, homemade pickles.

Isle Royale National Park (Michigan), Rock Harbor Lodge Lighthouse Restaurant Superior Lake Trout: 8-ounce grilled filet fresh-caught from Lake Superior, oven baked with lemon and herbs and served with daily vegetable and wild rice pilaf.

Forever Resorts is a collection of destinations providing hospitality services throughout the world. The company focuses on properties with access to nature and surroundings that are ideal for vacationing, including house boat adventures. For more information, go to ForeverResorts.com.

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Forever Resorts national park restaurants offer a variety of unique dishes.

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Chandler/Gilbert Arc has been serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the East Valley since 1975, and provides community living, employment and day treatment & training opportunities daily.

Contributions may earn dollar-for-dollar tax credit on your Arizona Income Tax return. New 2016 Limits! Taxpayers filing as single or unmarried head of household have a maximum credit amount of $400; married taxpayers filing joint have a $800 maximum credit. Also, donation due date for the Qualifying Charitable Organization Tax Credit is now April 15 of the following year.

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Larry Rand and Barbara Van Alen organized Scrabble cruises to Italy, Croatia and London.

The Phoenix Scrabble Club cruised to London and Paris.

Chandler couple directs Scrabble tournaments on land and sea Longtime Chandler residents Larry Rand and Barbara Van Alen have organized group Scrabble cruises since 2002. They have completed 38 voyages, anywhere from Alaska to Australia and all places in between.

Van Alen and Rand direct the Phoenix Scrabble Club, which meets every Wednesday at 6246 N. 19th Ave. from 4:15 p.m. to 9 p.m. It is one of the oldest, continuously operated Scrabble Clubs

in America. Players use clocks and abide by club rules. Van Alen and Rand have also directed the annual Phoenix Scrabble Tournament since 1985, which for the past several years has been held at the DoubleTree Hilton in Tempe.

James Davis of Denver won the Feb. 17 to Feb. 20 tournament.

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The Great Southwest Cajun Fest returns in April Abita Brewing Company’s The Great Southwest Cajun Fest is set to return to downtown Chandler from noon to 9 p.m.

Saturday, April 22. The event showcases the heart of New Orleans paired with Arizonan fusion and flavor for a day packed with cultural festivities, food and entertainment.

The fete, held at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, celebrates Cajun culture, cuisine and handcrafted beer, and will feature live music with jazz, blues and contemporary swing revival bands.

Festivities also include themed zones

such as Bourbon Street, French Quarter and Garden District. Eating competitions include watermelon, Cajun wings and crawfish. Patrons are encouraged to dress in festive parade-style attire.

General admission is $8 during the online presale and $10 at the gate. Kids 12 and under will be admitted for free.

VIP admission is $125, which includes catered food, six adult beverages, access to private seating in the VIP area, private restrooms and front stage access. VIP tickets are only available in advance, at southwestcajunfest.com.

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Arizona Big Train Operators Ex-NFL player to sign Club hosts open house autographs in Chandler The Arizona Big Train Operators Club is hosting its annual spring open house tours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 1, and Sunday, April 2. Each year, 13 locations including Cardon Children’s Medical Center and the Superstition Mountain Museum Railroad will be open to train enthusiasts of all ages who can

learn about outdoor garden railroads.

The exact locations will soon be available on the club’s website, azbigtrains.org.

Admission is free; however, donations are accepted and used toward the operation of ABTO exhibits and the maintenance of Cardon Children’s Medical Center indoor G-scale railroad in Mesa.

Mimi’s introduces limitedtime menu additions Mimi’s, the popular neighborhood cafe offering French-inspired American comfort food, has some limited-time menu additions including seafood skewers, a Surf ‘N’ Turf and several new Blackboard Features.

For a limited time, Mimi’s guests can enjoy fire-grilled seafood skewers with roasted ratatouille vegetables for $14.99.

Inspired by the traditional vegetable dish of Provence, Mimi’s ratatouille is a medley of eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, onions and tomatoes in a red pepper sauce.

Mimi’s is also introducing a fire-grilled surf ‘n’ turf duet, with a 28-day aged 10-ounce USDA Choice New York Strip with house-made thyme-garlic butter, thincut Russet frites and roasted ratatouille Provencal vegetables paired with a choice of an Atlantic salmon, shrimp or sea scallop skewer. The entrée is available for $23.99.

Mimi’s, famous for its muffins and popular

for its seasonal blackboard features, will showcase the following dishes: •B anana chocolate chip muffin with milk chocolate chips and bananas topped with a brown sugar crumble •B lueberry crumble griddlecakes with four buttermilk griddlecakes, fresh blueberries, brown sugar crumble and cream cheese with a sweet cinnamon and vanilla bean cream sauce • J ambalaya pasta with andouille sausage, chicken, red and green bell peppers, and onions sautéed in a spicy tomato sauce with pasta • Banana split muffin sundae with banana chocolate chip muffin topped with French vanilla ice cream, fresh strawberries, a drizzle of chocolate sauce and whipped cream.

In Chandler, Mimi’s is located at 2800 W. Chandler Blvd. Call 480-899-5612 for more information.

Valley residents can meet Tyronne Stowe – author of “How Bad Do You Want It?,” former NFL player and bishop of Gospel 4 Life Church in Chandler –

from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at the Fiesta Bowl Museum of Scottsdale Road, 7135 E. Camelback Rd., Suite 185 in Scottsdale. Info: gospel4life.org.

Chompie’s celebrates St. Patrick’s Day Chompie’s, Arizona’s New York deli, is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day on Friday, March 17, with an all-you-can-eat corned beef and cabbage dinner for $21.99. The New York-style deli also tips its hat to the Irish with specialty items like leprechaun cupcakes, green and white cookies, and green beer and bagels.

The dinner includes corned beef, cabbage, boiled red potatoes and freshbaked Irish soda bread for $21.99 per person and is for dine-in only. A singleserve option is also available for $18.99 per person and is available for dine-in and takeout.

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Corned beef and cabbage was an inexpensive option, and Jewish delis had it in abundance. Chompie’s has continued this dining tradition since it opened in 1979, and St. Patrick’s is now one of its busiest dining days.

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National Hot Rod Association Arizona Nationals

The 33rd annual National Hot Rod Association Arizona Nationals raced into Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in late February, as part of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. Professional drivers put their skills on display for thrill-seeking patrons.

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John Force greets the excited audience.

The cars line up for the start of the race.

Domonick “Bobo” Scofield tries to raise funds by standing still in all gold.

The Make-a-Wish car speeds off.

A parachuter flies during the national anthem.

Caleb Radial, age 7, is happy watching the toy car races.

The Papa John’s pit crew gets its car ready for the races.

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Frank Ferrante brings Groucho Marx to the stage Award-winning actor/director/ playwright Frank Ferrante recreates the talents of legendary comedian Groucho Marx with his show “Frank Ferrante in An Evening with Groucho.”

This 90-minute, two-act show shares the best Groucho one-liners, anecdotes and songs including “Hooray For Captain Spalding” and “Lydia, the Tattooed Lady.”

The audience literally becomes part of the show as Ferrante ad-libs his way throughout the performance in grand Groucho style.

Accompanied by his onstage pianist, Ferrante portrays the young Groucho of stage and film and reacquaints us with the likes of brothers Harpo, Chico, Zeppo and Gummo, Charlie Chaplin, W.C. Fields, Greta Garbo, Marx foil, Margaret Dumont and MGM’s Louis B. Mayer.

Ferrante is an actor, director and producer described by The New York Times as “the greatest living interpreter of Groucho Marx’s material.” “Animal Crackers” and “A Night at the Opera” co-author Morrie Ryskind called him “the only actor aside from Groucho who delivered my lines as they were intended.”

Discovered by Groucho’s son, Arthur, when Ferrante was a drama student at the University of Southern California, the actor originated the off-Broadway title role in “Groucho: A Life in Revue” (written

by Arthur) portraying the comedian from age 15 to 85.

For this role, Ferrante won the New York’s Theatre World Award in 1987 and was nominated for an Outer Critics Circle Award. He reprised the role in London’s West End and was nominated for the Laurence Olivier Award for “Comedy Performance of the Year.” Ferrante played the Groucho role in the offBroadway revival of “The Cocoanuts” and has played Captain Spalding in several productions of “Animal Crackers” winning a Connecticut Critics Circle Award for his portrayal at Goodspeed Opera House and

a Helen Hayes nomination in Washington, D.C., at Arena Stage.

In 1930, Groucho and his brothers moved to Hollywood and changed the face of film comedy forever. There they made “Monkey Business,” “Horse Feathers,” “Duck Soup,” “A Night at the Opera,” “A Day at the Races,” “Room Service,” “At the Circus,” “Go West,” “The Big Store,” “A Night in Casablanca” and “Love Happy” between 1931 and 1949.

The Four Marx Brothers appeared on the cover of Time Magazine in 1932. As a solo, Marx launched a career on radio and television with his Emmy Awardwinning work as the host of the comedy quiz show “You Bet Your Life.” The show flourished for 14 highly rated seasons from 1947 to 1961 on ABC radio then NBC television. Groucho was a major fixture in 1950s television with his “secret woid” and a duck that dropped from the sky to pay wacky contestants “an extra $100.”

In the late 1960s, a renewed interest in the anarchic hijinks of the Marx Brothers swept across the nation— particularly among college-age students.

Fortunately, Marx survived long enough to experience his renaissance. He made TV appearances, performed at Carnegie Hall at age 82 and received a special Academy Award in 1974 for the brilliant and unequalled achievements of the Marx Brothers. On Aug. 19, 1977, Marx died at age 86. His final request? “Bury me next to Marilyn Monroe.”

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What: “Frank Ferrante in An Evening with Groucho Marx” When: 3 p.m Sunday, March 12 Where: Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler Cost: $26-$38 Information: 480-782-2680, chandlercenter.org

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Frank Ferrante was discovered by Grouch Marx’s son, Arthur.

Two pianists battle it out on stage Pianists Andreas Kern and Paul Cibis will take to the Chandler Center for the Arts stage at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 19, to put a new spin on classical music that requires audience participation.

“Piano Battle” sees the duo go head-tohead on stage, charming and enchanting the audience with a variety of classical pieces.

The two artists, with distinctly different performance styles, take turns to perform pieces by composers such as Chopin, Liszt and Debussy. They will even improvise based on the tunes you request.

A competition wouldn’t be a competition without a jury and here, the audience is the judge. All members of the audience are invited to vote on the pianists’ performances and will eventually crown the winner.

Originally created for the Hong Kong City Festival, the “Piano Battle” has been performed for sold-out audiences in Europe, the United States and Asia.

Educated in Hanover, Berlin and London, Paul Cibis has performed on five continents and established an international presence.

He has been invited to international festivals in the United Kingdom, Germany, the United States, South Africa, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Australia and New Zealand. In addition to his many concert appearances,

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Pianists Andreas Kern and Paul Cibis will try to win over the audience in “Piano Battle” on Sunday, March 19, at the Chandler Center for the Arts.

he has been featured on radio and television programs around the world, including the BBC, WDR, 3Sat, ORB, HR, RTHK, and CCTV. Cibis has released several albums, including a collection of French mélodies and piano works by Berlioz, Fauré and Debussy, in collaboration with German mezzo-soprano Barbara Senator. His latest album features a collection of solo pieces by Taiwanese composer Kai-nan Huang.

A committed pedagogue, Cibis has taught at Trinity College of Music in London and

frequently gives master classes in Germany, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korea.

For more information, visit paulcibis.com.

Born in South Africa, Andreas Kern studied piano in Cologne and Berlin with Günter Ludwig and Pascal Devoyon. As a soloist and chamber musician, he has extensive experience in Europe, Canada, Hong Kong, China, Japan, India and South Africa.

Keen to present classical music in unconventional ways, Kern has developed concert projects and formats that often

feature unorthodox venues, or whereby musicians collaborate with artists in other fields, such as theater and dance. Such performances have successfully drawn a much wider and younger audience than traditional classical concerts.

Kern has also created the critically acclaimed “arte lounge” for the FrenchGerman TV channel Arte. As the show’s co-host, he has performed with musicians including Mischa Maisky, Renaud Capucon, Sol Gabetta, Sarah Chang, Vadim Repin, Nils Mönkemeyer, Elina Garanca, and Jörg Widmann. He was also the architect of the Piano City Berlin Festival 2010, which featured more than 100 piano performances held in Berlin within one weekend. Since then, Piano City has branched out to other cities such as Milan, Naples and Barcelona. For more information, visit andreaskern.net.

IF YOU GO What: “Piano Battle” When: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 19 Where: Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler Cost: $28-$44 Information: 480-782-2680 or chandlercenter.org

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Fagen releases second novel; speaks at upcoming writing conferences Fox Crossing resident and former journalist Laurie Fagen has published her second crime fiction mystery novel, “Dead Air,” by Short on Time Books. It’s the continuing story of a young radio reporter, Lisa Powers, who covers the crime beat for a fictional Chandler radio station, helps police solve cold cases and creates a mystery theater podcast for fun.

The second in the series of “Behind the Mic Mysteries” involves her coverage of a cop shooting that tears the community apart, a sexual assault cold case involving a child, and a “film noir”-style podcast.

“I transported a news story to Arizona I covered for television news in Iowa,” Fagen said. “It was the brutal shooting of two police officers where the suspect fled into the Iowa cornfields for a week before he was apprehended. Chandler also has cornfields, so the basic premise fit perfectly. Of course, with much fictionalization added.”

In addition, the audio book for her debut novel, “Fade Out,” is expected to be completed this spring. Fagen is the narrator, and she brought professional actors into a recording studio to lend their voices and live sound effects to the “Frightful Fun House” podcast, which will be incorporated into the audio book.

Writing conference speaker

Fagen will speak at Left Coast Crime, a large author/reader conference in Honolulu, Hawaii, March 15 to March 19. She will moderate the panel discussion about “Amateur Female Sleuths: Tough & Terrific,” which includes Sandra Balzo, Marla Cooper, Sujata Massey, Nancy Cole Silverman and James W. Ziskin. Later she will be on a panel entitled “Media Madness: Writing for TV, Radio and Stage” with authors Lee Goldberg,

Ellen Byron and Elena Hartwell.

Later this year, she will speak at the 2017 Desert Dreams Writers Conference in the Valley, speaking about making the transition from “Journalist to Novelist,” Thursday, June 1.

Fagen’s career started at KTAR News Radio in Phoenix during college at ASU, when she reported live about traffic conditions while flying around the Valley in a single-engine aircraft.

“Radio really gave me a great background in gathering news, and relying on the ear only,” she said. “I base some of my novel’s radio reporter sleuth on those early days in my career.”

After graduation, she worked full-time for the station as an assistant producer before making a move to television, returning to her home state of Iowa to work for KWWLTV, an NBC affiliate television station in Waterloo, as a reporter, videographer, editor and anchor.

Fagen spent the next 10 years working in commercial and cable television, then started her first business as a writer, producer and director for corporate television, which she ran for another decade before she and her now-late husband, Geoff Hancock, purchased the Ocotillo News and later renamed it SanTan Sun News. The Times Media Group purchased the community newspaper shortly after Hancock’s death in 2013.

Crime fiction books

Fagen published her debut novel, “Fade Out” in 2016, the first full-length book in the Lisa Powers series, which involves her coverage of a massive fire that destroys the opulent mansion of a reclusive pharmaceutical heir, and her career is jeopardized when the story gets way too hot.

In “Fade Out,” Lisa dodges bullets investigating the cold case of a kidnapped bank executive found murdered, and discovers horrors she never imagined while tracking down a missing father. She finds herself facing down criminals in addition to reporting on them.

She also wrote “Equalizer,” an actionpacked novella and prequel to “Fade Out,” where Lisa reports on a shocking homicide that halts a white-collar money-laundering trial, but finds herself facing down the killer. She hunts for the murderer of a Jane Doe found in the desert decades ago that may have something to do with a Native American moccasin maker. There’s a smell of death in her “Haunted Hallows” mystery theater podcast, leading to yet another mystery to be solved.

Fagen is also an artist and singer, and will have a stage production she wrote and produced May 18 to May 21 at Mesa Encore Black Box Theatre. Info: ReadLaurieFagen. com, amazon.com/author/lauriefagen and ShortOnTimeBooks.com.

Fagen’s fiber art will be on display

Fagen, a member of the Mavericks art quilt group, a chapter of the Arizona Quilters Guild, will have a variety of fiber art on display in the Great Hall of the Irish Cultural Center, 1106 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. The display runs through Wednesday, May 3.

One of Fagen’s pieces, made with batik and other fabrics, is “St. Bridget’s Cross,” which is a popular and historic design in Irish folklore. Fagen will also have a hand-quilted piece in a red Celtic heart design.

In addition, Fagen will have Celtic jewelry on display and for sale.

Other members of The Mavericks will

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Laurie Fagen has published her second crime fiction mystery novel, “Dead Air,” by Short on Time Books. It’s the continuing story of a young radio reporter, Lisa Powers, who covers the crime beat for a fictional Chandler radio station, helps police solve cold cases and creates a mystery theater podcast for fun.

also have a variety of fiber art on display.

A past board member for Chandler Tullamore Sister Cities, Fagen is working with founder and president Ellen Harrington on an artist exchange with Tullamore, Ireland, the City of Chandler’s sister city.

For information about this aspect of Fagen’s career, visit FagenDesigns. com, ReadLaurieFagen.com or mavericksart.com.

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Special screening to benefit Chandler Center for the Arts’ youth programs A special screening of “Brothers Hypnotic,” an award-winning documentary about the eight sons of jazz legend Phil Cohran, will be shown at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 9, at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 4955 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler. This screening is free.

Chandler Center for the Arts and Alamo Drafthouse Cinema are partnering for the screening. There is no reserved seating, but a $5 refundable food/ beverage voucher guarantees attendees a seat, which is first-come, first-served. The voucher will be credited to the total food and beverage bill at the end of the evening.

Donations collected during the event will support Connecting Kidz, the Chandler Center for the Arts program that provides young people with the opportunity to experience the arts.

“We are thrilled by this generous

partnership with Alamo Drafthouse,” said Michelle Mac Lennan, CCA general manager. “Attendees will enjoy a touching movie about the family that makes up the Chicago-based Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, while delighting in delicious food and drinks in an intimate theatre setting.”

Hypnotic Brass Ensemble will perform live at CCA on Friday, March 24. Info: chandlercenter.org.

“Movies and music are two mediums that are at their very best when they exist together,” added Craig Pascich from Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Chandler.

“Music is critical to film, which is why we’re excited for the opportunity to host this wonderful film honoring jazz music and, more importantly, cultivate interest in music with youth in Chandler.”

Info: drafthouse.com/phoenix/show/ brothers-hypnotic1.

Short films feature actors with intellectual and developmental disabilities A screening of professionally produced short films featuring actors with intellectual and developmental disabilities is being shown at 9:30 a.m., noon and 7 p.m. Friday, March 31, at Pollack Tempe Cinemas, 1825 E. Elliot Rd., Tempe. It is sponsored by Arc of Arizona and Chandler-Gilbert Arc. All films are drawn from the catalog of the nationally acclaimed Sprout Film Festival, based in New York City, and are appropriate for audiences of all ages.

Each screening is followed by an audience question-and-answer session with Anthony Di Salvo, director of the third annual Sprout Film Festival.

The festival gives audiences a realistic glimpse at the lives and loves, dreams and achievements of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, such as Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, Fragile X syndrome, cerebral palsy and other diagnoses.

“On-screen depictions of people with intellectual and developmental

disabilities are rarely true-to-life, mostly because the actors playing these roles rarely have I/DD themselves,” said Jon Meyers, executive director of Arc of Arizona. “And more often than not, they don’t shed light on the actual life experiences of people with I/DD.” The festival is sponsored by Dignity Health, Mercy Care Plan/Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care, Denise Pias-REMAX/ Alliance Real Estate, The Brake Shop, City of Chandler, The Law Offices of Alcock & Associates and Transaction Warehouse.

Arc has a network of more than 665 chapters across the country. Arc of Arizona engages in public policy, advocacy and outreach statewide.

Chandler-Gilbert Arc is a direct-service provider specializing in day treatment for adults, employment programs and group homes.

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Sonoran Sunset Series features rowdy energy of The Knockabouts

The Knockabouts band will play traditional Celtic music, pub tunes and smooth harmonies from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 16, in Chandler’s Veterans Oasis Park at 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring blankets, folding chairs and food to the free Sonoran Sunset Series lakeside concert.

Made up of seasoned musicians from

Flagstaff with a combined 120 years of professional experience, the Knockabouts have gained international recognition by sharing the stage with such artists as Gaelic Storm, Old Blind Dogs, Munnelly and Slide Ireland.

The band will play indoors at the park’s Environmental Education Center if there is inclement weather.

Info: chandleraz.gov/veterans-oasis.

Ultimate Classics showing at Harkins Theatres Harkins Theatres’ “Ultimate Classics” series continues at 7 p.m. Tuesdays in March with “Tootsie” (March 7), “Lethal Weapon” (March 14), “Blade Runner” (March 21) and “Ben-Hur” (March 28).

Tickets are $5.

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Free festival features many styles of jazz More than 75 musicians will converge on Chandler for the 18th annual Chandler Jazz Festival from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, March 31, and 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 1. Main stage performances will begin at 5 p.m. both nights in the new downtown library park on the east side of Arizona Avenue. Admission is free.

“CJF has a history of showcasing the best local and national jazz groups on the main stage each year,” said Bart Salzman, founder and artistic director. “Many styles of jazz will be presented; straight-ahead combos, be-bop, smooth jazz, Latin jazz, B3 organ jazz, rhythm and blues, Stride and more.”

The schedule includes: • 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 31: Robert Fahey and Nice ‘n Nasty bring a mix of low-down blues and modern original music to the Blues Night. Fahey is based in the Black Hills of South Dakota and was featured as one-third of the Chandler Center for the Arts “Tres Guitarras” show last summer, when he showcased his slide guitar style and received a standing ovation. He is looking forward to debuting his five-piece band in Arizona.

• 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 1: Sidewalk bands will be scattered around the downtown shops, Chandler’s version of Bourbon Street in New Orleans, where music comes from every direction.

This year will feature five jazz bands, from a smooth jazz saxophonist from Minneapolis to a swinging trumpet-led band from Tucson.

• 8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 1: Davell Crawford is a Steinway artist and will perform on a 7-foot Steinway grand piano. He is a Basin

Street Records recording artist and is recording numerous tracks on Steinway’s new Spirio state-of-the-art digital system that brings artists to owners’ homes.

Food, beer, wine, arts and crafts are available starting at 4 p.m. in the park.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket. Several restaurants will host live music on Friday and Saturday nights. After-hours jam sessions both nights will be held at Vintage 95 on Boston Street.

Info: chandleraz.gov/jazz.

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Robert Fahey and Nice ‘n Nasty bring a mix of low-down blues and modern original music to the Blues Night.

Steinway artist Davell Crawford will be performing on a 7-foot Steinway grand piano.

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ON STAGE Art Garfunkel: In Close-Up, Saturday, March 11, CCA. Grammy Award winner, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honoree and Golden Globe-nominated singer and actor with a live set that encompasses his solo hits, Simon and Garfunkel songs and cuts from his favorite songwriters—Jimmy Webb, Randy Newman and A.C. Jobim.

Abigail Washburn and Béla Fleck, Tuesday, March 14, SCPA. A banjo duo, he redefined bluegrass with the Flecktones and she fused the sounds of Appalachia with Chinese folk.

The Doo Wop Project, Saturday, March 18, CCA. A journey from foundational tunes of groups like the Crests, Belmonts and Flamingos through their influences on the sounds of Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, and The Four Seasons all the way to Michael Jackson, Jason Mraz and Amy Winehouse.

Piano Battle, Sunday, March 19, CCA. The brainchild of internationally acclaimed pianists Andreas Kern and Paul Cibis, the duo go head-to-head on stage, charming and enchanting the audience with a variety of classical pieces.

Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, Friday, March 24, CCA. A Chicago-based brass ensemble consisting of seven sons of the jazz trumpeter Phil Cohran, their musical style ranges from hip-hop to jazz to funk and rock, including calypso and gypsy music.

Arts Stormy Weather: The Story of Lena Horne, Saturday, March 25, CCA. Starring Mary Wilson of the Supremes, this combines song, narration, and video to celebrate a triumphant but embattled star that changed history.

Tick Tick Boom, Saturday, March 25, WHP. Arizona’s top cover band’s goal and passion is to work hard, entertain its fans and just have plain fun.

Chandler Symphony Classical Series, Sunday, March 26, CCA. Quality symphonic and orchestral music performed by a wide range of volunteer musicians.

In the Mood, Friday, March 31, MAC. In the Mood, America’s favorite big band show is a patriotic, upbeat and sentimental salute to America’s Greatest Generation.

The Hit Men, Saturday, April 1, SCPA. These legendary performers have toured with Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Tommy James and the Shondells, Carly Simon, Carole King, Elton John, Cat Stevens, Jim Croce and many more.

Ken Waldman, Sunday, April 2, HCPA. Alaska’s fiddling poet plays “old-time music,” string-band style music, linked to Appalachia, predating bluegrass and with variants almost everywhere in North America.

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Yanni, Saturday, April 8, MAC. For the first time, platinum-selling Yanni is stepping off the concert stage to give fans the chance to interact with him on a more intimate and personal level.

Each show is unscripted and will unfold differently each night depending on the questions being asked.

CCA—Chandler Center for the Arts 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler Tickets: 480-782-2680, chandlercenter.org HCPA—Higley Center for the Performing Arts 4132 E. Pecos Rd., Gilbert Tickets: 480-279-7194, higleycenter.org

Marquee Brass, Thursday, April 13, MAC. A five-piece ensemble made up of virtuoso performers from the renowned Peabody Institute at John Hopkins University in Baltimore, mentored and guided by celebrated cellist and artistic director Zuill Bailey.

HCT—Hale Centre Theatre 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert Tickets: 480-497-1181, haletheatrearisona.com MAC—Mesa Arts Center One E. Main St., Mesa Tickets: 480-644-6500, mesaartscenter.com

Taj Express, Saturday, April 15, MAC. Through a fusion of film, dance, and music, the sounds of India and Bollywood are captured in the vibrant, expressive spirit of Bollywood movies that have been entertaining people in India for generations.

SCPA—Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale Tickets: 480-499-8587, scottsdaleperformingarts.org

Carlos Henriquez, Wednesday, April 19, MAC. The Bronx-born Nuyorican blends modern jazz with Latin rhythms in a production called “Jazz Under the Stars.”

WHP—Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler Tickets: 800-946-4452, www.wingilariver.com/ wild-horse-pass

Clint Black, Friday, April 21, WHP. The multimillion-selling country megastar is releasing his first full-length album of new songs in a decade and he’s doing it on his own terms. To date, he has sold more than 20 million albums worldwide and racked up 57 charted singles, 31 top10 hits and 22 No. 1 smashes.

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Spiritual Reflections

Who is following you, and what do they see?

BY JEAN NEWELL, ASSOCIATE PASTOR, SUN LAKES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

I was taking care of my 4-year-old grandson, Sebian. It was just the two of us at home. Sebian had been busy with his stuff; I’d been busy with mine – including washing clothes. I had picked up a pile of clothes, carried them through the house, and when I got to the washer and dryer, I dumped the clothes on the floor, so I could take the dry clothes out of the dryer and transfer the load in the washer to the dryer. I was so focused on what I was doing, it wasn’t until I turned around that I realized that Sebian was standing right behind me.

“Are you following me?” I asked as I chuckled to myself.

“Well,” he said as he lifted his hands up and shrugged his little shoulders, “You are my grandma!”

“That I am!” I answered as I scooped him up and gave him a hug and a kiss.

Sebian was watching me when I least expected it. For many of us who believe in Christ, we like to think that we are following Christ by trying to live our lives as He would have us live, but do we

stop to think about those who may be following us?

How many times have we been in a hurry at a store, and we charge out the door, ignoring a mother with children trying to get in? Was someone following us then? What did that person see? Did that person see a follower of Christ who helped the mother or someone who was intent upon taking care of their own business? How many times have we been cut off in traffic and verbally expressed our displeasure with the other driver while our passengers listened to what we had to say? What did they hear? Did they witness a follower of Christ who refrained from an angry response or someone who allowed anger to take control?

As we enter into Lent, may we spend time not only thinking about the Christ who calls us to follow, but may we stop and think about who is following us when we least expect it. What do they see? What do they hear?

Is the Christ they see in us someone they’d like to follow?

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Residents at The Perfect Place receive care in a faith-based environment.

The Perfect Place thanks volunteers with tea The Perfect Place volunteers were honored recently with an English/Irish tea at the home of Carol Pogatchnik.

Pogatchnik and staff members created an aura of a high tea for all volunteers.

Refreshments included scones with clotted cream, tea sandwiches, fruit kabobs and a dessert tray of tiny pasties.

Partnering with Creative Engagement

Partners, The Perfect Place is located on the campus of Risen Savior Lutheran Church in Sun Lakes. It is a nonprofit faith-based adult care center. Volunteers are knowledgeable in Alzheimer’s, dementia, developmental disabilities, and various adult neurological challenges.

For more information, call Eileen Curran or Judy Waltersdorf at 480-895-2892.

Devorah Hadassah is going to see “Coupled, A Relationship Revue” at the Herberger Lunch Time Theatre at 12:10 p.m. Thursday, March 30. Arrive a halfhour early to get seats. Cost is $6 plus a $4 Hadassah donation.

Please make checks payable to Devorah Hadassah and send to Carol Fink

at 10203 E. Diamond Dr., Sun Lakes. Call 480-802-3210 for more information.

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Parking in available at the Chase and Arizona Center parking lots. There is also metered parking along Monroe, Second and Third streets.

That’s life

BY RABBI IRWIN WIENER, D.D.

We, the people of the United States, in order to create a more perfect union, devised a system of checks and balances – a system encouraging the election of individuals who would best display this feeling of perfection through representative government. On the surface, this seems to be the ideal arrangement of self-determination and completion. Or is it?

Today, in this country, we are in the midst of trying to determine the best course for us as we witness the most blatant attempt at destroying the very fabric of our society. The influences being felt are not only internal, but external as well. The two elements seem to be tugging at our moral and spiritual attachments, thereby causing extremism and xenophobia.

On the one hand, we are led to believe that inviting the stranger to dwell among us threatens the very essence of our existence. On the other hand, there is an attempt to convince us that our heritage is one of acceptance. After all, we are a nation of immigrants.

More than ever, the two camps are locked in a battle that seems to have no solution, or even the will to find compromise. The success we, as a country, have known depends on the ability to sit, discuss, arrive at a consensus, and then move forward. It appears to me that we are standing in quicksand. One false move and we sink into the abyss of emptiness and chaos.

Reading the history of America, we find that from the beginning there was never an ideal solution to what seems at times to be insurmountable problems. But reading on, we find that solutions are there; we just do not seem, at this time, willing to realize and put forth anything that represents, to some, retreat.

I am reminded of a song made famous many years ago in which one particular lyric reads, “that’s life, I tell you I can’t deny it. I thought of quitting, baby, but my heart just ain’t gonna buy it.” Would that we could all go to bed one night and wake up the next day ready to quit the human race. And even if we could, where would we go? We are stuck with what we have, and now, “we just have to pick ourselves up and get back in the race.” Because, that’s life.

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Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D.

It is the same with all aspects of living. We have moments of ecstasy and maybe even more periods of despair. We look around, and there is neighbor distrusting neighbor; there are many who are suspicious of those we do not know; we are frightful of the events that surround us. We now lock our doors, and our minds, to the potential waiting for us.

One day we are “ridin’ high,” and the next we are “shot down.”

Watching our leaders destroying each other can have no other effect on us but to wake up the extreme among us, hatching even more hate and venom.

It is amazing that this type of conduct attracts so many, and yet, it’s not so surprising. Those who wait in the shadows, waiting for an opportunity to pounce on the unsuspecting, have found their light.

Regardless of all the rhetoric, we are the masters of our destiny. It is we, the people of this great country, in order to create a more perfect union, who will make the final entry in the history of our survival.

This is how it was intended. This is how it will be. God be with us all.

Rabbi Irwin Wiener is spiritual leader of the Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation. He is the author of two books, “Living with Faith” and “Why Is This Night Different,” a contemporary understanding of the Exodus experience.

Science and faith the topic of Devorah Hadassah to visit Herberger Lecky Room talk Does science matter to faith? What do science and religion have to say to each other? Can a biblically informed faith be compatible with the theory of evolution?

The Rev. Vernon Meyer, Ph.D., pastor at Sun Lakes United Church of Christ, will host a presentation from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, to explore these

questions. The presentation will be held at Robson Library’s Lecky Room, 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes.

There will be time for questions and refreshments following the presentation. For more information contact Meyer at Sun Lakes United Church of Christ at 480-895-6317 or Fred Cerutti at 480-415-8589.

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TUESDAYS Silva Class and Meditation 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays Learn the Silva method with Lois Britland.

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Spiritual Connections Call ahead to confirm as details occasionally change after print. If you have a recurring monthly support group or meeting to list in Spiritual Connections, email complete details to news@santansun.com.

Career Connectors 8:30 a.m. to noon, fourth Tuesday of month Nonprofit organization connecting professionals in career transition to high-quality resources and hiring companies; each event includes professional career speakers with presentations on relevant job search topics, three to four hiring companies, networking, resume help, career coaches, LinkedIn coaches and business portraits.

Central Christian Church, Gilbert Campus/Student Center, 965 E. Germann Road, Gilbert 480-442-5806, careerconnectors.org Christian Business Networking, Tri-City Chapter—Chandler, Tempe, Mesa 7:15 a.m. Tuesdays Offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and business referrals.

Crackers and Co. Café, 535 W. Iron Ave., Mesa Maia, 480-425-0624, christianbusinessnetworking.com Christian Business Networking, Chandler Bi-Monthly Chapter 7:45 a.m. second and fourth Tuesdays each month Offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and business referrals.

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Traditional and Contemporary Services 7:30 a.m. daybreak contemplative worship, 9 a.m. traditional worship and choral music, 11 a.m. contemporary worship with live Christian rock band. There is also a service at 12 p.m. Wednesdays.

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Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life 875 N. McClintock Drive, Chandler 480-855-4333, rabbi@chabadcenter.com

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Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors.

Chandler United Methodist Church Making and Deploying Disciples for over 100 Years.

March 5th - The conclusion of Rev. Jonathan Ampriester’s sermon series on Human Sexuality.

March 5th “In the Clown Car”

(So, how should we, as followers of Jesus, think about sexuality)

SUNDAY WORSHIP

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Chapel Service 7:30 a.m.

For Children Traditional Worship 9:10 a.m. & 10:40 a.m.

9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

For Adults 9 a.m.

480-963-3360 | www.chandlermethodist.org | 450 E. Chandler Heights Rd.

Shalom Chapter of Hadassah 11:30 a.m. second Tuesday of each month Iron Oaks (Oakwood) Clubhouse 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd., Sun Lakes Cyril, 480-802-0243; Kathy, 480-895-5194; Shirley, 480883-9159; or Joyce, 480-802-4902.

Monthly Women’s Fellowship 6:15 p.m. fourth Tuesday of each month The monthly fellowship Bible study with the East Valley Chapter of Christian Women’s Devotional Alliance “ministers to women’s spiritual, emotional and physical needs.”

Best Western-Mezona, 250 W. Main St., Mesa 480-232-3773 Narcotics Anonymous (Nar-Anon), Chandler Chapter

7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Twelve-step program for families and friends of addicts.

Faith Community Church 1125 N. Dobson Road, Chandler nar-anon.org WEDNESDAYS Panic Healing 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Wednesday Receive a 15-minute energetic tune-up.

Unity of Tempe, formerly Unity of Chandler 1222 E. Baseline Road, Suite 103, Tempe 480-792-1800 Gong Meditation and Yoga Nidra 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. third Wednesday Presented by Will Zecco, gong master. Bring yoga mat, blanket and pillow as desired. Love offerings will be accepted.

Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center, 952 E. Baseline Road, Suite 102, Mesa 480-593-8798, interfaith-community.org “A Course in Miracles” with the Rev. Julianne Lewis 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Wednesdays The weekly group is an interactive time of learning and sharing, appropriate for course beginners, as well as long-time students of ACIM. Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center 952 E. Baseline Road, Suite 102, Mesa 480-593-8798, interfaith-community.org.

The Art of Parenting 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays Six-session course from the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute and presented by Rabbi Mendy Deitsch of Chabad of the East Valley, designed to help parents at all levels of Jewish knowledge develop their own parenting philosophies and techniques. Cost is $99.

Chandler Jewish Community Center 908 N. Alma School Road, Chandler 480-855-4333 or rabbi@chabadcenter.com.

Grief Care 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays A place to come share your feelings or just listen to others as we try to navigate through our grief. You don’t have to do it alone.

Epiphany Lutheran Church, South Campus, old church building, 800 W. Ray Road, Room 325, Chandler griefcareaz@gmail.com.

Healing Prayer and Meditation Circle 7 to 8:15 p.m. Wednesdays Guided prayer, affirmations and visualization for those facing physical, emotional, mental or spiritual issues in their lives. Love offering requested.

Unity of Tempe, formerly Unity of Chandler 1222 E. Baseline Road, Suite 103, Tempe 480-792-1800

FirstFirst Baptist Church, Chandler Baptist Chandler 480-963-3439 www.fbc.net www.fbc.net 480-963-3439 Sunday Schedule Sunday Worship - 9:00Schedule a.m. / 10:30 a.m.

Worship 9:00 a.m. / 10:30 a.m.a.m.

Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. / 10:30 SundaySpanish School -Worship 9:00 a.m. / 10:30 - 12 Noon a.m.

Spanish Worship - 12 Noon Wednesday Activities at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Students Refuge, Activities Choir Rehearsal, Activities will resume August Bible Studies (Meal atin5:30 p.m.)

COME JOIN US! facebook.com/FirstBaptistChandler facebook.com/FirstBaptistChandler

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www.SanTanSun.com Meditation Moments 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. third Wednesday of the month An interactive time of learning and sharing, appropriate for beginners or long-time students of ACIM. Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center 952 E. Baseline Road, Suite 102, Mesa 480-593-8798, interfaith-community.org

love” and in the process find great personal happiness and more fulfilling relationships. Love offering requested.

Unity of Tempe, formerly Unity of Chandler 1222 E. Baseline Road, Suite 103, Tempe 480-792-1800

St. Mathew’s Episcopal Church 12 p.m. Healing and Eucharist service St. Mathew’s Episcopal Church 901 W. Erie St., Chandler 480-899-7386, saintmatthewschurch.org

Temple Havurat Emet 7:30 p.m. first Friday of each month Lecky Center, Robson Library 9330 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes templehavuratemet.org

THURSDAY

Grief 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. every Friday Each session presents a 45-minute videotape of expertise of counselors, pastors and others who have coped with grief and understand its effects and the steps toward healing. Each week a different stand-alone topic is presented as part of 13 sessions. Discussion follows, but participation is entirely voluntary. Call 480-895-1088 for information. The program is offered at First Baptist Church Sun Lakes.

Women’s Empowerment & Awakening 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. third Thursday Release negative beliefs.

Unity of Tempe, formerly Unity of Chandler 1222 E. Baseline Road, Suite 103, Tempe 480-792-1800 A Course in Miracles 7 p.m. first, second and fourth Thursday Unity of Tempe, formerly Unity of Chandler 1222 E. Baseline Road, Suite 103, Tempe 480-792-1800 Empower Model for Men 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays The three-class series is taught by author Scott E. Clark and designed to offer practical wisdom and tools to help men shift into their higher consciousness, based on the seven-step empower model detailed in Clark’s book, “Empower Model for Men.” Cost is $85.

Unity of Tempe, formerly Unity of Chandler 1222 E. Baseline Road,, Suite 103, Tempe 480-792-1800 Real Love Support Group 6:30 p.m. Thursdays For those who have a desire to acquire more “real

Holy Week Semana Santa

FRIDAYS

SATURDAYS Spirit Night—Psychic Fair 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. third Saturday of each month The “Lightworkers” offer a wide range of services, including Reiki, facials, mediums, drumming, tarot, angel messages and more. Services range from $20 to $30. Cash only.

Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center 952 E. Baseline Road, Suite 102, Mesa interfaith-community.org heatherposey70@gmail.com.

Spirit Night – A Holistic Healing Festival 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. third Saturday of the month Lightworkers offer a wide range of services including Reiki, facials, mediums, drumming, tarot, angel messages and more. Services range from $20 to $30.

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Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center 952 E. Baseline Rd., Suite 102, Mesa interfaith-community.org heatherposey70@gmail.com

East Valley Jewish Couples Club Offers once-a-month social activities such as dining, movies and plays for Jewish couples in the 45- to 65-year-old age range. Melissa, 480-785-0744, beadlover@cox.net.

Unity Drumming and Healing Circle 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. fourth Saturday of each month Beginner, expert drummers and observers welcome.

Bring snack, appetizer or dessert to share. Love donation accepted.

Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center 952 E. Baseline Road, Suite 102, Mesa 480-593-8798, interfaith-community.org

Let us help you publicize your church or temple’s events in the Spirituality section by emailing details to news@santansun.com. Include a brief description of the event, times, days, dates, cost or free, if registration is required, venue, address, publishable phone number, website if applicabwle and contact information for verification purposes. We welcome photos, which must be 300 dpi JPEGs or taken on a digital camera on the “best” or “highest quality” setting.

Information is due 10 days prior to publication date. Submission does not guarantee placement.

OTHER Forever Marriage Ministries Marriage Restoration Support Group for Wives Offers hope to the hurting Valleywide through one-on-one Biblical marriage teaching, God-honoring wife discipleship and marriage restoration mentoring to wives seeking God’s will in the restoration of marriage.

Lisa, 602-377-8847, marriage@lisacmyers.com, forevermarriageministries.com, facebook.com/forevermarriages Jewish Women International, Avodah Chapter 1581 Monthly luncheon. Social Box Eateries, 1371 N. Alma School Road, Chandler RSVP: 480-802-9304, 480-655-8812 Moms in Prayer International A group of mothers who meet one hour each week to intercede for their children and schools through prayer. Liane Wright, 480-699-7887, momsinprayer.org Bible Study Meets twice a month Members of the Women’s Life Group study the Bible and discuss how the lessons can relate to their lives.

Sun Lakes United Church of Christ, Chandler.

Jan Olson: 480-802-7457, Joy King 480-588-1882

First Baptist Church of Sun Lakes A Church of Joy Committed to the perfect Word of God, living under the Lordship of Jesus Christ, and worshiping with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs.

Dr. Marc Drake, Senior Pastor invites you to join in our traditional worship service at 9535 E. Riggs Road Sun Lakes, Arizona 85248

480-895-1088 www.fbcsl.org Sundays:

Bible Study: 8:30 am | Worship: 10:00 am Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study: 6:30 pm

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CLEANING

HOUSE CLEANING SERVICES

• Residential and commercial cleaning • Move-in and out • Window and carpet cleaning • Organization: closets, cabinets, garages and more!

• 20 years of experience Impeccable references • Business owned and operated • Same day service offered • Licensed. Bonded. Insured.

Aviation Experiences

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

480-786-3838

www.alertcleaning.com olga@alertcleaning

CARPET CLEANING

ELECTRICAL

LANDSCAPING

Minuteman Home Services

Affordable, Eco Friendly House Cleaning Services

Ever dreamed of flying a plane? Now is your chance. 25-year experienced pilot and Flight Instructor invites you to knock that item off your bucket list! Just $140 per hour total cost.

- Discovery flights - Flight lessons (private pilot only) - Great gift idea for the dreamer you know Call/ Text Jason at (602) 505-9945 Or visit us at: www.freedomaviation.net

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ELECTRICAL • PLUMBING AIR CONDITIONING

Same Day Service Guaranteed 24/7

Free Service Call with Repairs

10% OFF any total work performed Expires 12/31/17

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CLEANING SERVICES

ROC 242804, 257474, 290005 APS/SRP Certified Contractor BBB A+ • Licensed, bonded, and fully insured for your protection.

602-279-0942

HEALTH & HEALTH & BEAUTY BEAUTY

LANDSCAPING

Not Enough Time in the Day? Call

Carpet & Upholstery Steam Cleaning Family Owned & Operated 2 Rooms Cleaned - FREE HALL

ONLY $39.00

Quality Professional Cleaning

Weekly, Bi-Weekly & Monthly

5 Rooms Cleaned - FREE HALL

ONLY $69.00

FREE Furniture Moving FREE Pre-Spotting • FREE Deodorizer

No Hidden Charges • Senior Savings FREE ESTIMATES

480-773-4700 BUSINESS SERVICES

BUSINESS SERVICES

A group of local business representatives and owners committed to development of local businesses in the Greater Chandler Area. Providing a forum for local businesses to promote themselves. We also work with and promote several non-profit organizations. Each member is required to assist or fund a non-profit organization as a show of support to our community. chandleralliance@gmail.com

BUSINESS SERVICES BUSINESS

Planning a new business in Chandler?

Check in with the Chandler Chamber of Commerce for help.

CARPET CLEANING

ALERT CARPET & TILE CLEANING

We use Non-Toxic Cleaning Solutions that make carpets safer for Children, Pets & Adults

Pre-Treatment included in all packages 200 sq. ft. per area.

2 Areas $49.99 • 3 Areas $69.99 4 Areas $89.99 • FREE HALLWAY Ask About: Tile Grout Cleaning • Upholstery Residential & Commercial

602-725-4564 Licensed - Bonded - Insured

CLEANING SERVICES DIRECTORY HEADER

(480) 833-1027 JENNIFER BEEBE References Available 20 Years Experience Bonded & Insured

It’s a Clear Choice!

at Alma School/Warner in Chandler

Be Your Own Boss!

Private Salon Studios for Rent Singles/Doubles • Move In Specials!

Stylist, Barber, Nail Tech, Esthetician, Massage Therapist, Make-Up Artist

Call Jan at 480-390-8928

Visit us at chandlersalonstudios.com

CONCRETE & MASONRY

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

ALL TYPES OF CONCRETE Driveways,Walkways Sidewalks, Patios Stamped Concrete Decorative Concrete Overlay Block Wall. Decorative Wall

www.miguelslandscapinginc.com

PAVERS, WATER FEATURES, FLAGSTONE, FIREPLACE, SOD, BBQ, CURBING, ROCK AND IRRIGATION

480-234-6741

1st Time Customer Discount Call for details.

Remodeling License ROC #183369 • Bonded, Insured

Not a licensed contractor.

CONCRETE & MASONRY LANDSCAPING

HOME REMODELING COMPLETE HOME IMPROVEMENTS • Electrical & Plumbing

WE DO IT ALL!

• Bath Remodels

Let us do the dirty work for you!

Helen or Jean: 602-502-2960

• Framing, Drywall, Painting • Masonry, Pavers • Irrigation

Free Celtic fire pit install (wood burning) with $3000 job total!

Not applicable with other discounts

Like us on Facebook for your 10% Discount

LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING

Tanna Construction

• Tile, Granite

www.chandlerchamber.com

LANDSCAPING

MIKE’S CONCRETE

NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL,

Call or Text Us for Specials!

LANDSCAPING

480-612-5246 RESIDENTIAL & COMMERICAL LICENSED, BONDED, INSURED Tony Lara, ROC275630

Drip Systems Installed, Valves/Timer Repairs

Winterize Your Drip System

Take steps now to prevent winter damage!

I ONLY use commerical parts that will last a long time.

TWO year warranty (instead of normal 1 year).

I will check you system, drips, valves, etc. and advise you how to keep your plants healthy and your system working all winter.

I do all my own work!

FREE ESTIMATES! CALL 24 HOURS 20 years experience Mark

480-295-2279 Not a licensed contractor.

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A Clear Choice Pool

Husband/Wife Team Owner Operator

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Full Service Sprinkler/Drip System Installation & Repairs

P O O L S E RV I C E S

• Pool/Spa Service We honor • Cleaning and Repair competitor • Equipment Installation coupons for • Certified Pool Operator first time customers.

• Member IPSSA

Your Quality Repaint Specialist

Your house will look better after we're done than it did brand new!

EAST VALLEY SPECIALISTS

480-369-4540

www.aclearchoicepools.com Many References Available

Licensed/Bonded/Insured • Lic. #216497

Call Scott for a FREE Estimate!

480-244-9119

PAINTING

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PAINTING

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Now Accepting all

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PAINTING

I CAN HELP!

23 Years Experience Dependable & Reliable

Call Juan at

480-720-3840

POOL SERVICES POOL SERVICE

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Full Service Pool Solutions

Works with Buyers and Sellers

Call for reasonable rates

Service – Maintenance Professional - Bonded - Lic’d - Insured

Paying $1,000 in closing costs or Free Home Warranty*

www.sandistailwaggers.com Member of the PSI and Chamber of Commerce Licesed, Insured and Bonded

Owner/Operator 480-848-6901 Ask for Travis or Adam h20poolservice@outlook.com

602-550-4958

PET SERVICES

PLUMBING PLUMBING

POOL SERVICES

Gail’s Pet Sitting Service

Serving the East Valley Since 1980

Hennessy Pools, LLC

PET SITTING

• FREE initial meet and greet • Daily dog walks and play • Retrieving mail, plant care and more • Senior discounts

10% OFF Family Owned & Operated

Pebble cracking, Plaster peeling, Rebar showing, Pool Light out?

10% Off Your First Booking

Paint Interior & Exterior • Drywall Repair Light Carpentry • Power Washing • Textures Matched Popcorn Removal • Pool Deck Coatings Garage Floor Coatings • Color Consulting

480-688-4770

P O O L R E PA I R

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Water Features • Sprinkler Repair

Don’t feel guilty for leaving your pet ...

Sandi will keep those tails waggin’

PROVIDING LOVING CARE FOR YOUR PETS IN THEIR HOME

We Beat Competitors Prices & Quality Free Estimates• 3 Year Warranty

JuanPavers Hernandez • Concrete

Debbie Jennings, REALTOR®

480-699-3290

PAINTING

POOL SERVICES

Not a licensed contractor.

Family owned in Chandler since 2002 • Daily Visits to Your Home • Multiple Visits to Your Home

PAINT SERVICES

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Frederick & Sons PLUMBING AND A/C SPECIALISTS

• Clogged Drains • Seasonal A/C Check-ups • Water Heater Repairs and Installs + Haul-away • Garbage Disposals and Faucets • Full A/C Service • Heat Pump Repairs • Slab Leaks and Underground Locating

24 Hour Service!

POOL SERVICES

*Some restrictions apply.

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ROOFING ROOFING

Acid Wash/Tile Clean Specials

• Heater Repair & Replacement • Vacation Service $ • Free Estimates off • Weekly Service Repairs & Repair • Filter Clean when you (All Types) mention • Salt Systems • Sand Change this ad New customers only.

• Green Pool Fix • Insured

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480-284-7338

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480-726-1600 ABC PLUMBING & ROOTER

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WATER DAMAGE 24/7 www.abcplumbingandrooter.com

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Re-Pipes ………$1,000 Off* Sewer Replacements ………$1,000 Off*

A+

Since 1968 ROC#153202/213278

Mobile (480) 440-7824 Tile Re-Roof  Shingles Flat Roof  Coating Foam Repairs Bonded & Insured ROC#271123

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SEWER & DRAIN

SPRINKLERS

SUN/SHADE SCREENS

Master Sewer Rooter

480-705-7772

$59 ANY DRAIN CLEAN* $ 00

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OFF*

Sewer Replacements Repipes, Watermains Licensed/Bonded/Insured

48 YEARS In Business

Since 1968 ROC#153202/213278

20% 0 Financing Fast* Senior *Call for details.

Discount!

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CLASSIC 1952 FORD TRUCK With V8 flathead motor, new power disc brakes, muffler, new interior milled custom all restored. Runs perfect.

63,000 original miles. $11,500 Call Rick 480-380-9447 or 480-259-1716

CARPET CLEANING

ALERT CARPET & TILE CLEANING We use Non-Toxic Cleaning Solutions that make carpets safer for Children, Pets & Adults.

Pre-Treatment included in all packages – 200sqft. per area: 2 Areas $49.99 3 Areas $69.99 4 Areas $89.99 FREE HALLWAY Ask About: Tile Grout Cleaning Upholstery Residential & Commercial 602-725-4564 Licensed/Bonded/Insured FINISHING TOUCH CLEANING SERVICE...19 years in Chandler and Gilbert areas. Mother/Daughter Team with excellent long-term client references. METICULOUS w/an EYE 4 DETAIL!!

Looking for Steady Clientele that want Consistent Quality Service with EVERY cleaning.

Competitive rates.

Exceptional Service!! We Love Pets!! Free in home estimate.

Call Rita -480-250-9744

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SUN/SHADE SCREENS

WINDOW CLEANING

DJ’s Solar Sunscreens/ Sliding Patio Doors

John’s Window Cleaning

TERRIE'S DAY CARE Childcare in my home.

Old stone ranch area.

20+ years experience.

Openings for all ages.

Flexible Monday-Friday day hours.

Breakfast, lunch & pm snack provided.

Call Terrie 480-785-6817

CLEANING SERVICES SIMPLY GRAND CLEANING SERVICE House cleaning specialists offering weekly, biweekly, monthly, or one-time cleanings. Also, providing move-in/out cleaning service, windows and patios. We use GREEN environmentally friendly products. High quality services at a great price. Very dependable, insured and with excellent references. $10 off first service with mention of this ad.

Call Reed for a free estimate 480-802-1992 or Email: contact@simplygrandcleaningaz.com

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480-898-5611 PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANING SERVICE 35 years Experience 20 years in the Valley Free Estimates Local References Move-out cleaning services available.

All work done by non-smoking, meticulous owner.

Call Shirley 480-433-4945

1-Story $125 2-Story $145 Screens Cleaned $2.50 Per Pane Additional Panes $2 each

Honest & Reliable with Reasonable Prices

Power Washing Available

480-570-4274

CHILD CARE

The Owner Cleans Your Windows!

Call me for all of your sunscreen & sliding patio screen doors

FREE ESTIMATES

CLASSIFIEDS AUTOS FOR SALE

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Inside & Out Up To 30 Panes

480.201.6471

$22.33 per issue up to 50 words or $66.99 for 4 issues (get one issue Free).

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CLEANING SERVICES

TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL HOUSEKEEPING Immaculate, Dependable Service. Affordable Rates; Smaller Homes - $80. All supplies included.

"You've tried the rest, now try the BEST!" Ask for Martha 480-495-5516 or 480-495-5545

Proud member of

DRYWALL ALL-STAR DRYWALL & PAINTING Hang, tape, room additions, outside lid repairs, match all textures, popcorn removal water damage repairs, int, ext painting & much more 30 yrs exp ROC # 262737 free est Call 602-743-6209

ELECTRICAL

MOTHER & DAUGHTER TEAM Been cleaning houses for 10 years. Have great experience.

We do windows. Also, have move-out specials & Senior Discounts.

480-438-1757 or 480-395-4522

E. Z. ELECTRIC SERVICE RETIRED ELECTRICIAN. SMALL JOBS WANTED. I ALSO FIX LOW VOLTAGE OUTDOOR LIGHTING. ALL WORK TO CODE. I SHOW UP! 480-406-3610

CLEAN CASA CLEANING SERVICES Reliable house cleaning done right the 1st time!! One-time, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, move-in/move-out, etc. Same 2-person crew every time at your house! We bring all our own supplies and equipment.

Will customize. References.

Take $10 off your first cleaning.

Call today!!

Amy 602-284-3579

Solera Chandler Community Yard Sale Open To The Public Saturday, March 18 7am - 1pm Please Stop by the Guard Gate to get a Community Map 6360 S. Mountain Blvd (RIGGS ROAD JUST EAST OF GILBERT ROAD)

Classified Works!

480-898-5611 CONCRETE & MASONRY

CONCRETE WORK Patios, Driveways, Sidewalks, All Concrete Needs. 25 years experience. Competitive prices. FREE Estimates.

Dan 480-516-8920 Jason 480-243-7779

ESTATE/GARAGE SALES

EMPLOYMENT RECEPTIONIST To help manage operations in the branch office of the world’s largest independent brokerage firm. Please contact today for details.

Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC. Located at Alma School and Ocotillo. 3910 S Alma School Rd. Ste. 8 Chandler, AZ 85248. Attn. Joe Garner (480)722-0202

EMPLOYMENT PRESCHOOL ASSISTANT TEACHER Location: Ahwatukee Schedule: 25-30 hours per week Monday-Friday Qualifications: 18 or older, have high-school diploma & preschool/childcare work experience and/or training, passed reference checks & fingerprint clearance, have negative TB test result To apply: submit cover letter and resume with 2 professional references to info@inspirekidsmontessori.com

GLASS SERVICES GLASS, MIRRORS, SHOWER DOORS Family Owned with 50 years' EXPERIENCE. Shower and tub enclosures Framed, Frameless or Custom Doors We also install insulated glass, mirrored closet doors, window glass, mirrors, patio doors, glass table protectors.

If it’s glass, we can help you.

QUALITY SERVICE at Competitive Prices.

FREE Estimates WESLEY'S GLASS & MIRROR

Call 480-306-5113 wesleysglass.com SERVICING THE ENTIRE VALLEY

HANDYMAN GENERAL HANDYMAN SERVICES Woodworking, Light Electrical, Light Plumbing, Etc. Owner does all the work.

FREE Estimates 30 Years Experience 203-948-0255

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HANDYMAN

MOVING

PLUMBING

POOL SERVICES

ALL HONEY-DO LISTS! General Handyman Services.

One Call, We Do It All! Owner does all work.

Free Estimates with Pride & Prompt Service. Licensed, Bonded, Insured.

ROC 118198.

IN OR OUT MOVERS Professional, hardworking, excellent service. No hidden fees. Whether you are moving in or moving out LEAVE THE LIFTING TO US! Serving the East Valley.

ABC PLUMBING & ROOTER CHANDLER/GILBERT *$50.00 OFF with this ad* *NO SERVICE CHARGE* 110% Guarantee*/OWNER OPERATED Small & Large REPAIRS 24/7 Slab leak, water main, hot water heaters, & sewer repair specialist.

Water softening specialist, water filters, and reverse osmosis. 100-year warranty on parts & labor. * BBB A+ Rating. BBB Ethics Award Winner. Chandler Chamber of Commerce Employer of Choice Award. *Call for details 480-726-1600

HENNESSY POOLS LLC Tile Cleaning/Acid Wash.

Vacation Service. Weekly Service & Repair. Filter Clean (All Types). Salt Systems.

Sand Change. Green Pool Fix. FREE Estimates. Insured. $40 OFF Service, Repair or Filter Clean with Mention of this Ad.

S&I General Contracting, Inc.

Steve 602-339-4766

UNIVERSAL HOME REPAIR Small projects, house maintenance and renovations, house/apartment preparation for new tenants.

Air conditioning repairs.

Call Jack @ 480-213-4005 jacekwrona@cox.net

LANDSCAPING AZ LANDSCAPE & HAULING SERVICES Complete landscape and property maintenance including clean ups, hauling, installations, sprinkler install, maintenance and repair, tree care, painting, handyman, etc.

English speaking, dependable, Insured, SmartScape Certified, Free estimates. Valleywide 480-200-9598 A+ SPRINKLER REPAIR SERVICE 18 years experience repairing and replacing valves, drip systems, wire troubleshooting & timers. All repairs! Honest and reliable. East Valley native. Call and compare prices!

602-826-4717 www.AplusSprinklerRepair.com

HECTORS LAWN CARE Owner/Operator Mowing, Edging, Trimming, Blowing, Weed Control, Fertilizer, Clean Ups. FREE Estimates 480-636-0286 KUTTINGEDGE LANDSCAPE A Professional and Reliable Maintenance company.

Services include weekly and biweekly maintenance, one time clean ups, weed control, tree work and more.

Call Rick for a free estimate 480-250-6608 or email: Kuttingedgelandscape@cox.net

and Visit:

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Celebrate special occasions with a gourmet brunch SUBMITTED BY FAMILY FEATURES

As warmer weather approaches, so do a variety of special occasions. If you’re looking for an easy way to celebrate with family and friends, brunch is a perfect option.

Not too early and not too late, everyone can enjoy a hearty meal and good company before the day gets busy. A brunch menu can include both elegant options and classic favorites, so it’s easy to customize to fit the occasion and your guests’ preferences.

With so many possibilities, brunch is the perfect opportunity to get creative.

Develop your own versions of traditional dishes by incorporating new ingredients, such as using duck bacon to change up your menu and add some extra flair.

With a rich, hearty texture, duck bacon is more like pork bacon than traditional poultry bacons. Made from duck breast meat, it brings a touch of sophistication to any menu item. Plus, duck bacon is healthier for you, too. With 26 percent less sodium and 57 percent less fat than traditional pork bacon, it’s the perfect way for you to enjoy great flavor without the extra calories.

For an exciting added element, use duck bacon with this version of classic eggs Benedict. This brunch recipe feeds a crowd and is ready in less than 30 minutes, making it the perfect choice when you want to whip up a quick entree for family or friends.

Find more brunch recipes and information about cooking with duck at mapleleaffarms.com.

Eggs Benedict with Duck Bacon

Servings: 6

Hollandaise Sauce: 3 egg yolks 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1-tablespoon pieces 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 12 s lices Maple Leaf Farms Duck Bacon, cut in half 12 English muffin halves, toasted 12 eggs, poached

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For an exciting added element, use duck bacon with this version of classic eggs benedict

pinch of salt chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)

To make Hollandaise Sauce: Fill medium saucepan with 1 inch of water (for double-boiler) and bring to simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low.

In medium bowl, whisk egg yolks until they lighten in color, about 1 minute.

Place bowl with eggs over saucepan and whisk constantly until thickened and doubled in volume, about 3-5 minutes.

Remove bowl from saucepan and

whisk in butter, 1 tablespoon at a time.

Whisk in lemon juice, salt and cayenne pepper. Keep warm, covered, over double-boiler.

To cook duck bacon and poach eggs: In skillet over medium-high heat, fry duck bacon halves 4 minutes per side; set aside.

In large pot over medium heat, bring water to simmer and add salt.

Crack egg into cup or small bowl.

Gently pour egg into simmering water; repeat for additional eggs, leaving room

around each one for cooking. Cook 2-4 minutes, depending on desired firmness.

Using slotted spoon, carefully remove eggs from pan and place on paper towels to drain.

To assemble eggs Benedict: Lay two toasted English muffin halves on each plate. Top each with two duck bacon halves. Carefully place poached egg on top of each muffin stack. Pour Hollandaise Sauce over each. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

Eat healthy with easy meal planning tricks SUBMITTED BY FAMILY FEATURES

If you’re having trouble getting started, or even sticking to, a healthy eating regimen, you may be surprised that one highly effective practice doesn’t require counting calories or hours of exercise. You simply need to plan your meals.

When hunger strikes, it’s tempting to grab the fastest, easiest-to-make food available, but that’s rarely the best choice for your health. Planning your meals encourages you to invest in better-for-you options ahead of time and reduces food waste, while saving significant time and money in the long-term.

If you don’t know where to start, follow these easy tips to help make meal planning a breeze: • Build meals around themes like taco night or seafood night. This can help narrow down your options but still allow you to experiment with new recipes or variations on favorites that can be added to your regular rotation.

• Be sure to include breakfast, lunch and snacks. Whether these are meals on the go or foods you’ll eat at home, planning can help ensure you have tasty, healthy options at your fingertips all day long.

• Make it a family affair. Invite meal

feedback from everyone and keep kids involved in the prep process to create more family time together.

•T ake inventory of your pantry and leftovers before heading to the store – yesterday’s grapefruit breakfast could be today’s citrus salad.

• Shop wisely.

Quinoa Lentil Tacos

Recipe courtesy of Chef Michelle, ALDI Test Kitchen 32 ounces SimplyNature Vegetable Broth 3/4 t easpoon Stonemill Essentials Iodized Salt 1/4 teaspoon Stonemill Essentials Ground Black Pepper 1 tablespoon Stonemill Essentials Paprika 1 t easpoon Stonemill Essentials Ground Cumin 1 t easpoon Stonemill Essentials Garlic Powder 1 t easpoon Stonemill Essentials Chili Powder 1 t easpoon Stonemill Essentials Onion Powder 1 c up SimplyNature Organic Tri-Color Quinoa, rinsed

Take the time to prepare healthy food, like the quinoa lentil tacos.

1 cup dry lentils, rinsed 1 tablespoon Baker’s Corner Corn Starch 10 Pueblo Lindo White Corn Tortillas 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion 1 avocado, diced 1/2 cup crumbled Pueblo Lindo Fresco Cheese 2 limes, cut into wedges

to boil; reduce heat. Simmer 20 minutes, partially covered.

In medium saucepan, bring broth, salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, onion powder, quinoa and lentils

Divide lentil mixture evenly among tortillas. Top with red onion, avocado and fresco cheese. Serve each with lime wedge.

Remove lid and add corn starch. Stir 5-8 minutes until lentils are cooked through.

Heat medium pan over high heat. Heat tortillas 1 minute on each side.

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Get a pizza pie on National Pi Day The National Pi Day deal is not valid on third-party delivery services.

The locally owned restaurant has several different dough options, including gluten-free, various sauces and cheeses as well as more than two dozen toppings.

Fired Pie was also handpicked by Uber and Amazon Prime for its food delivery program in the Phoenix market. The restaurant also offers catering options all over the Valley.

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Sidelines Grill 2980 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler (480) 792-6965 www.sidelinesaz.com Kids eat free from the kids’ menu after 4 p.m. Thursdays with the purchase of an adult entrée. Dine in only.

Planet Sub 1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler (480) 245-6503 www.planetsub.com Kids eat free with a paying adult on Mondays.

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The SanTan Sun News now has a regular section, “Where kids eat free”.

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

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

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The Hungry Monk Andersen Fiesta Shopping Center, 1760 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler (480) 963-8000 www.hungrymonkaz.com Kids eat free on Mondays with every purchase of an adult entrée.

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Pittsburgh Willy’s 48 S. San Marcos Pl., Chandler (480) 821-3197 Every day, except Sunday breakfast, one child aged 10 and younger eats free with each paying adult, while additional kids eat for 50 % off, when they order from the Wee Willy menu only.

Limited time only at participating restaurants.

El Palacio Restaurant & Cantina 2950 E. Germann Rd., Chandler (480) 802-5770 www.epfamilyrestaurants.com

Floridino’s Pizza & Pasta 590 N. Alma School Rd., Suite 35, Chandler (480) 812-8433, www.floridinos.net Kids eat free from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Wednesdays. Receive one free kids’ meal per $8 adult purchase when customers dine in only.

Social Box 1371 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler (480) 899-6735 www.socialboxeateries.com Kids 12 and younger eat free from the kids’ menu with the purchase of an adult entrée on Mondays.

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Copper Still Moonshine Grill 2531 S. Gilbert Rd., Suite 101, Gilbert (480) 656-1476 www.CopperStillMoonshineGrill.com Kids ages 10 and younger eat for free on Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult meal.

Kids 12 and younger eat free when adult meals are purchased on Wednesdays.

NYPD Pizza 2580 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler (480) 722-0898 www.aznypdpizza.com Kids eat free on Wednesday and Sunday after 4 p.m. with the purchase of a small or medium pizza. Dine in only.

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Chompie’s 3481 W. Frye Rd., Chandler (480) 398-3008 www.chompies.com Children 10 and younger receive one free item from the kids’ meal menu with an adult meal purchase of $8 or more on Tuesdays. Dine-in only.

locations across the state. The first Chandler location opened September 2013 and is located at 2855 W. Ray Rd., just east of the Loop 101 on Ray Road in the Raintree Ranch Plaza. A second location is at 1155 W. Ocotillo Rd. A loyalty app is also available for download on Apple and Android devices that offers reward tiers for those who frequent Fired Pie. For more information, menus, hours and locations, visit firedpie.com or like its Facebook page at facebook.com/FiredPie.

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was born from the minds of Fred Morgan and Doug Doyle, who worked together at various restaurants for more than 15 years. They found themselves brainstorming about the art of making a great pizza pie: dough, sauce, cheese, fresh herbs, meats, sourcing local ingredients—and knew with enough dedication, they could create something great.

“In my mind, there is no better way to celebrate National Pi Day than with a pizza pie,” Morgan said.

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Locally owned Fired Pie is celebrating National Pi Day on Tuesday, March 14, with an equation of a deal. From 2 p.m. to close, all Fired Pie locations will offer any one-topping pizza for just $3.14 with the purchase of a drink.

Fired Pie allows guests to take on the role of chef by picking and choosing their own type of dough, sauce and topping. The sophisticated yet affordable pizzeria also offers build-your-own salads.

The concept behind the restaurant

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