Chandler December 2015

Chandler DECEMBER 2015

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

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Eric Williams | EWilliams@LifestylePubs.com editor

Meghann Finn Sepulveda | MSepulveda@LifestylePubs.com

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he holidays are upon us and that means more gatherings with family and friends, admiring glittering lights, enjoying decadent treats and decorating a beautifully adorned tree – all of which put me in the holiday spirit. Yet there is something else beyond all the hustle and bustle that give meaning to the season – the gift of giving.

It’s become a tradition for my family to gather new and used toys for a local women’s shelter each year. A few days before Christmas we load up the kids and head into downtown Phoenix. On the ride there we talk about why it's important to give back and we remind our children about how fortunate we are for the simple things in life which are often taken for granted. The first year I thought our kids would have a hard time parting with their toys and understanding why something new wasn't theirs to keep.

But they didn't. They began to search around their playroom, looking in their toy bins, bookshelves, and closets to find more items. At that moment I remember feeling overcome with emotion, mostly grateful and proud, that my children had understood the true meaning of giving.

To this day we haven't been inside the shelter and we'll never have the opportunity to meet the deserving women and children who receive these gifts. It’s knowing that we might have made Christmas just a little brighter for those women struggling to make ends meet or trying to start a new life, and for the children who wouldn’t otherwise get to unwrap a special toy, that’s what I love the most. It’s what makes the season so special.

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Amy Aguirre, Jackie Binsfeld, Kathleen Scarcelli Blair, Erica Forst, Michelle Guerrero, Steve Zabilski contributing photographer

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Style Wise

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Hot Spot

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Giving Back

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Parting Thoughts

18 Crust Comes to Downtown Chandler

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22 Experience Zoppé Italian Circus

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26 Finding Hope in the Midst of Tragedy

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Around Town RAWHIDE SNOWY CHRISTMAS

W. Leung, Ruohan Miao, Trung D. Nguyen,

the Museum of Science and Sustainabili-

Get in the holiday spirit under a pow-

Andrew D. Seo, Chaz M. Simmons, Elliot A.

ty (MoSS) to bring the world of science to

dery snowfall on Main Street. The 3rd An-

Smith, Matthan T. Sutton, and Taylor Swan-

young ones for free. On the second Saturday

nual Rawhide Snowy Christmas begins on

son. Finalists are chosen this spring.

of each month, Science Saturdays teaches

Thanksgiving and runs through January 3.

children from across the Valley about phys-

Decorated with holiday décor and thou-

ics, geology, robotics, and biology.

sands of lights, Rawhide features holiday

"The Chandler Museum started Science

festivities including tree lighting ceremonies

Saturday as a new way to engage youth with

and photos with Santa. Sweet Sally’s offers

science and history, and it has been a great

stocking stuffers, like homemade fudge, for

success," says Chandler Museum Adminis-

purchase. Tasty treats and s’mores around

trator Jody Crago. "This year, we are looking

the fire pits are also available. The festivities

forward to partnering with the Museum of

run Fridays from 5 to 10 p.m., Saturdays from

Science and Sustainability. They bring in-

noon to 10 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 8

credible expertise and resources that result

p.m. Rawhide is located at 5700 W. North

in high-quality, engaging science program-

Loop Road in Chandler. For more information, visit Rawhide.com.

PIEOLOGY PIZZERIA

ming for participants."

The first program of the season in Octo-

Attention pizza lovers: Pieology Pizzeria

ber featured The Bees Knees, an exploration

has opened its newest location in Chandler!

of bees and their importance in our world.

Franchise Partner Kris Olson says “We’re

Participants took part in hands-on activities,

excited to introduce Pieology’s unique ex-

including honey tasting. Future themes in-

A record-breaking 17 Hamilton High School

perience to the Chandler community, where

clude Robots in Space, Spring Showers, Ge-

(HHS) seniors are among 16,000 semifinalists

guests can express their creativity in the form

ology: Between a Rock and a Hard Place, and

nationwide competing for 7,400 National Mer-

of a delicious pizza using unlimited toppings

The Power of the Sun. Classes run from 10

it Scholarships totaling more than $32 million.

for one affordable price.”

a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tumbleweed Ranch in Chan-

NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP SEMI-FINALISTS AT HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL

Another 21 HHS students have been recog-

Pieology allows guests to personalize their

dler's Tumbleweed Park, 2250 S. McQueen

nized as Commended Students by the Na-

own pizzas. The pies are made from fresh

Road. The next meeting takes place on De-

tional Merit Scholarship Corporation.

house-made dough which is pressed into an

cember 12 with the theme of The Science of

“Recognition as a National Merit Semifi-

11.5 inch crust. Guests first select from eight

Life. To learn more about the Chandler Muse-

nalist reflects these students’ focused com-

sauces and then choose from more than 40

um, visit ChandlerMuseum.org.

mitment to their academic goals as well as

toppings: cheeses, meats, veggies, herbs and

the consistent and ongoing support and

spices. The pizzas are then oven-fired in less

encouragement from teachers and staff

than three minutes and finished with a “Fla-

and truly underscores the commitment to

vor Blast” sauce. Most custom pizzas are $8

academic achievement at every level at

or less and Pieology offers gluten-free crust

Hamilton High School,” says HHS Princi-

and vegan mozzarella cheese.

pal Ken James. “Having nearly 50 students

If salad is more your game, Pieology also

recognized as both semifinalists and as

has custom salads. Guests can choose

commended students by the National Merit

from lettuce options, a large variety of top-

Scholarship Corporation sends a very strong

pings and five dressings. Pieology is located

message about the quality of education at

at 3450 West Chandler Boulevard, Suite 5,

Hamilton High School.”

near Hobby Lobby and Walmart. The pizze-

TUMBLEWEED TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY

The National Merit Scholarship Corpora-

ria is open Sunday through Thursday from

tion (NMSC) is a not-for-profit organization

11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays

which honors the nation’s top scholastic stu-

from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. To learn more about

It's that time of year again; time for the

dents and supports the pursuit of academ-

Pieology Pizzeria and its delicious menu, visit

Tumbleweed Tree Lighting Ceremony! This

ic excellence. This year’s semifinalists from

Pieology.com or call 480.963.3499.

exciting annual tradition takes place on December 5 and is fun for the entire family. The

HHS are: Sritej Attaluri, Nikhil Bhardwaja, Iris Chang, Devanshi D. Chavda, Michael

SCIENCE SATURDAYS

Tumbleweed Tree Lighting Ceremony began

Chen, Lydia A. Chew, Molly Chou, MacKen-

In its sixth year, Chandler Museum’s

in 1957 with an inspired idea from Earl Bar-

na N. Goodrich, Sruthi Jaishankar, Sabrina

Science Saturday program partners with

num. Years later the tradition still stands. EvCONTINUED >

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ery year, hundreds of tumbleweeds are collected and used to create

unlimited haircuts, washes, and grooming for $41 per month. Single

the 25-foot tall wire frame. After being affixed, the tumbleweeds are

haircuts are available for $17.

sprayed with 25 gallons of white paint and dusted with 65 pounds of glitter, and 1,200 lights are placed on the tree.

Along with the Tree Lighting, there will be a Parade of Lights, live

The two new shops are both 1,200 square feet and are located at 4025 East Chandler Boulevard in Ahwatukee and 5118 South Rural Road in Tempe. For hours and directions, visit KeepItCut.com.

entertainment, a life-size snow globe, dancers, singers, and other performers. The Tumbleweed Tree Lighting Ceremony and Parade

KAI RESTAURANT

of Lights take place at A.J. Chandler Park in Downtown Chandler,

Kai Restaurant at Sheraton Wild

located at 3 South Arizona Avenue. Festivities take place from 4:30 to

Horse Pass Resort & Spa has earned a

9 p.m., with the Parade of Lights starting at 7 p.m. For more informa-

Wine Spectator’s 2015 Restaurant Wine

tion about the Ceremony, visit ChandlerAZ.gov or call 480.782.2669.

List Award.

“It is an honor to have our wine program recognized yet another year as a ‘must visit’ destination by Wine Spectator” said Kevin Lewis, Kai Wine Director.

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world’s best wine restaurants based on independent on-site inspections of the wine program, service, cellar, ambiance, and cuisine of the restaurant. Kai provides diners a unique culinary experience with its Native American-influenced fare. Kai is open Tuesday through Thursday from 5:30 to 9 p.m. and Friday through Saturday from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. To learn more about Kai and its wine, visit

EMPTY BOWLS

WildHorsePassResort.com/Kai.

Pita Jungle hosts the second annual Empty Bowls fundraiser. This event allows guests to purchase hand-crafted clay bowls that benefit

TIE ONE ON FOR SAFETY

local food rescue Waste Not. All 14 Pita Jungles in the metro-Phoenix

Desert Car Care Center of Chandler and MADD Phoenix kicks-off

area, including the Chandler location, will sell the bowls from Dec. 1-6.

their 4th annual “Tie One On For Safety®” public awareness cam-

The bowls cost $15 with 100 percent of the proceeds going toward

paign during the festive holiday season, to remind the community

the non-profit organization. Those who purchase a bowl will receive

to always designate a non-drinking driver. This event is dedicated to

either a small order of hummus or a serving of soup.

Chandler police officer David Payne, part of the East Valley DUI Task

For 25 years, Waste Not has been feeding the Valley's hungry. For

Force, who came out to support the event in 2012. Sadly, he was hit,

every dollar it receives, six people in Arizona are fed. The co-founder

while on duty, by a drunk driver and killed on October 31, 2014. We

and co-owner of Pita Jungle, Bassel Osmani says “Hunger remains

dedicated last year’s event and outreach to honor him for his work in

one of the most prevalent challenges in our state and the heart of our

the community and we continue to do so every year.

brand is all about supporting local. With this Empty Bowls initiative,

The kick-off event is Tuesday, December 15 at Desert Car Care of

we not only get to support local artisans, we also get to support our

Chandler, 95 North Dobson Road. From December 15 through De-

fellow neighbors in need.”

cember 31, come in and sign the Pledge to Drive Sober and receive a

To learn more about this event, visit PitaJungle.com.

“Tie One On For Safety®” MADD decal, a free set of windshield wiper blades, and a voucher for 20 percent off any repair or service up to

KEEP IT CUT

$100 through January 31, 2016.

The local hair salon, which keeps men looking kempt and sharp, has opened two new locations. Jacob Meltzer and Josh Thorsvik started the salon two years ago and have created a relaxed atmosphere where clients can keep up on current trends at a fair price.

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TITLE 1 JUNIOR HIGH JAZZ BAND INVITED TO PERFORM AT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

“We wanted to create a place where we didn’t have to pay every

The Chandler Unified School District’s Willis Junior High Jazz Band, un-

time we got a haircut,” says Meltzer. “The idea of Keep It Cut is one

der the direction of John Studzinski, was selected to perform at the Jazz

flat monthly fee for as many cuts as you want.”

Education Network conference in Louisville, Kentucky at the Galt House

The salon offers haircuts, hair washes and beard grooming. Keep it Cut’s four monthly membership levels include: regular, unlimited haircuts for $26 per month; unlimited haircuts and washes for $32 per month; unlimited haircuts and grooming for $35 per month; and 12

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Convention Center on Thursday, January 7, 2016. Founded in Chicago in 2008, JEN is the largest International Jazz Conference held annually.

Willis Junior High’s jazz band was the only Junior High School in the world selected to perform at this event, which is a tremendous honor.

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Opens First Arizona Location UNIQUE REPAIR SHOP DEDICATED TO PROVIDING CUSTOMERS WITH INTEGRITY AND RESPECT ARTICLE AMY AGUIRRE | PHOTOGRAPHY BRIDGETTE MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY

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hristian Brothers Automotive is a rapidly growing franchise that originally began in Houston, Texas in 1982. The franchise now has over 145 different locations across the United States.

Christian Brothers Automotive opened a new location in Chandler on August 24, 2015. Located at 290 E. Ocotillo Rd, the new Chandler location is the first Christian Brothers Automotive in the state of Arizona.

A FAMILY BUSINESS

Tony Schottenbauer co-owns the new Chandler location with his wife Shoko Schottenbauer. After working in operations management and independent consulting, Schottenbauer realized he wanted to pursue a new career that would allow him to “walk his faith.” He was drawn to Christian Brothers Automotive because of its commitment to Biblical principles and veterans and because of his lifelong automotive hobby.

Christian Brothers Automotive is different than many auto repair shops, and that difference is evident right when customers walk through the door.

“The waiting room has wood floors, leather couches, crown molding and is a very upscale waiting and lounge area,” says Schottenbauer. Customers can wait for their car in the waiting room, or they can take advantage of the courtesy shuttle.

Schottenbauer and his staff provide all major auto services and repairs and they invest in advanced technology in order to provide customers with the best service. Christian Brothers also has a staff of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified technicians.

COMMITTED TO CUSTOMER SERVICE

Schottenbauer and his staff take a different approach to how they work with customers. Instead of telling the customer what is wrong with their car, they prefer to show the customer the problem.

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Schottenbauer explained that they do not view their job as salespeople, but as educators.

Christian Brothers Automotive offers a warranty called the “nice difference warranty.” According to Schottenbauer, the warranty is all about providing options for their customers.

“Our warranty is two years or 24,000 miles, whatever works best for you,” he says. Depending on driving habits, the warranty can last until 24,000 miles or the end of the two years if that amount has not yet been reached.

Christian Brothers Automotive is also strongly dedicated to the military; veterans receive discounts and Schottenbauer--who is a U.S. Army veteran and served in Vietnam in 1972--aims to hire veterans. He currently has two veterans on his staff.

Schottenbauer expressed that one of the reasons he wanted to own a Christian Brothers Automotive was to build relationships.

“I would rather have 5,000 customers that love us and want to come back to us for their needs, year-over-year, and once their kids grow up, they come here, rather than have 100,000 customers that I only see one time,” he says.

The Christian Brothers Automotive mission is to “love your neighbor as yourself.” Schottenbauer and his staff follow this motto by running the business with integrity, inspiring trust and treating people with courtesy and respect.

“Part of our mission is to be a light in the community, in the state and in the world,” Schottenbauer adds.

The franchise looks to make a positive impact on the city of Chandler, one customer at a time.

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10 N. San Marcos Place Chandler, AZ 85225 480.917.4903 CrustRestaurants.com

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he owners of Crust are delighted to introduce their East Coast Italian cuisine to Chandler and at the same time preserve a bit of Chandler’s history. Michael Merendino, Ryan Mitchell and Duke Hornia opened the doors of their new restaurant this past August. They are elated about moving into a historic building, the impressive Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort. It’s taken months of hard work to convert the dirt basement that sits directly under their Crust Chandler restaurant into a late night lounge.

Once a speakeasy during the prohibition, with a separate unmarked entrance from the street, has now been rebirthed as The Ostrich with food, specials and cocktail service. In keeping with the preservation of history, the owners salvaged wonderful keepsakes, a rustic wood bar and beautiful leather booths from the legendary Monti’s La Casa Vieja restaurant in Tempe, which closed last year after nearly 60 years.

The Ostrich has a deep history; not only is it housed in Arizona’s first golf resort, but Dr. A.J. Chandler, who owned an ostrich farm, stored ostrich feathers there in hopes of them becoming a fashion trend back in the flapper dress era. Now you can enjoy this legendary ambiance for an evening or when holding your next special occasion there. CONTINUED >

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“Downtown Chandler is vibrant and exciting and we are happy to be part of the community,” says Merendino.

Not new to the restaurant scene, the owners successfully operate two other Crust locations in the Valley: two pizzerias, My Pie, and a catering business all serving delicious, homemade fare that converts locals into regulars. In fulfilling their vision of opening neighborhood restaurants, they continue to use only fresh, homemade ingredients and offer them at affordable prices.

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Merendino is from Long Island, New York and grew up helping his father in their pizzeria using many of his grandfather’s recipes. An appealing menu starts with six appetizers that include fried calamari, a meat and cheese board and filet sliders. The bruschetta board offers many tempting choices.

My favorites are the apple and fig, the cucumber and feta, the artichoke and mushroom and the Soppressata, which is served with a basil pesto.

If you love pizza, you are in for a treat. Baked in a wood burning oven, you have a choice of thin crust, Sicilian style crust or the original Rustica individual pizza. The original recipe for Pizza Rustica came from Sicily where the town’s people would bake their bread in a community oven, leaving scraps of dough. The less fortunate would gather the dough and stretch it to make thin, odd shape pizzettes. They’d top the dough with sauce and whatever simple ingredients they had. Merendino’s grandfather brought this concept to America and it’s become a favorite among diners.

Other Italian savory specialties include Shrimp Scampi, Chicken Francese, Chicken Parmigiana and Eggplant Parmigiana. The pasta dishes are so good you may have trouble picking one. My suggestion is to try a different one each time you visit until you’ve tasted them all and then decide which you enjoyed the most. I recommend you start with the Penne alla Vodka or the Rigatoni Pesto Shrimp.

You’ll want to save room for dessert. Selections include delicious mini cannolis, tiramisu, New York cheesecake, a warm cookie ice cream sandwich and a strawberry mascarpone cake.

There is also a nice selection of after dinner drinks.

(kitchen closes at midnight.)

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With a selection of eight wonderfully crafted cocktails, I know you’ll be tempted to try a few. The Aperol Spritz is the Italian happy hour favorite and includes liquors Lunetta Prosecco, Aperol and soda water. The Moscow Mule includes vodka, lime and Bundaberg ginger beer. There is also the Crust Manhattan and the Hemmingway Daiquiri, and a wide offering of wine and beer.

Yes, the Crust team is happy to be a part of the downtown Chandler community.

“We’re here to stay. We love what we do and enjoy serving our East Coast Italian food,” Merendino says.

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AT ZOPPÉ ITALIAN CIRCUS Entertainment for audiences of all ages ARTICLE JACKIE BINSFELD | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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n today’s world, we find ourselves absorbed by a multitude of technological distractions. Be it our phone, computer or television, there always seems to be a screen for us to stare at. Escape the draw of the digital world with Zoppé Italian Circus. This small, one-ring circus seats no more than 500 guests and provides an intimate entertainment experience. Seated only 20 feet away from the ring, audience members are able to interact with the protagonist, Nino the Clown. The show features its classic performances as well as two new acts. Audiences will now be able to enjoy the exquisite acrobatic act of the world-famous Black Bear Group as well as the Rolla bolla and hair hanging performances from Jose and Elizabeth Ayala of Mexico. Tosca Zoppé, a sixth generation circus performer and cousin of the high-wire walking Nik Wallenda, provides insight on what it’s like to be inside the ring and the magic that the show provides its audience.

GROWING UP INSIDE THE RING

Zoppé has been a part of the circus world her whole life. She explains that her first performance took place when she was just two years old, balancing on her father’s hands. Although this is a remarkable age to start any career, Zoppé says this is actually how most children start in the circus. In fact, there were many other children that she grew up and performed with.

Zoppé explains that a single circus can have up to ten families. Each family has their own special skill that they bring to the show, the Zoppé’s being horse experts. The families teach each other to learn new skills and performances. Zoppé calls the circus a “playground” and explains that circus performers have a “beautiful life” in which they get to travel and try new things, while being protected by the circus environment where “everyone takes care of each other.”

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Zoppé says the show will be carried into the next generation, as it has for the past 173 years. The circus was founded in 1842 by a French clown and a Hungarian ballerina who fell in love and immigrated to Italy. Although Zoppé comes from a long line of performers, she says this career was “never forced upon” her and her siblings. Instead, her parents encouraged them to follow their own passions and dreams. However, Zoppé’s passion is for the circus.

“When you grow up in this environment, it is hard to imagine doing anything else,” she says.

THE SHOW

Zoppé’s performs in the show with her beautiful horses. With them, she provides an incredible act that consists of horseback ballet and fire jumping. She also has experience performing with other animals, as well as aerial work. As mentioned, the performers teach each other their skills and try different roles in the shows. Although Zoppé “loves the aerial work,” she says “the horses are my passion” and “the root of what we are.”

Aside from performing in the show, Zoppé finds herself behind the scenes. She holds several different responsibilities including directing, programming, music and costuming. She holds all of the performers in high respect. When asked what her favorite performance is, she says, “I love all of them.”

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"Being a performer is much more than having a skill,” she says.

"Performers need to both connect with and feel the audience.”

A PERFORMANCE LIKE NO OTHER

Keeping in line with “Old World” Italian tradition, Zoppé Italian Circus provides its audience with a unique experience.

Guests enter the exquisite, European style tents and quickly find themselves interacting with performers and other audience members. They then continue their journey into what Zoppé calls the “most intimate, beautiful performance experience” in a “warm and beautiful atmosphere.”

Zoppé credits the performers’ ability to connect with the guests as what makes the “circus so different and special.” They do not simply roll out acts.

“We give our soul to the audience,” she says. The performers help us break free from a world imbedded with technology and distractions. We are at a point in this world where we are disconnected with reality. This show brings people back to reality and allows them to experience every emotion.”

Audience members find themselves cheering, laughing, crying, and becoming immersed in the show. This is why Zoppé Italian Circus can truly say that guests “come as strangers but leave as family.”

“I wouldn’t trade my life for any other life in the world,” Zoppé says. She not only loves what she does, but the people she is with.

“I wouldn’t trade my life for any other life in the world,” Zoppé says. She not only loves what she does, but the people she is with.

Even though not all of the performers are blood related, they are still part of the family.

“It takes a whole company to make [the show] happen,” she explains. “The beauty comes out of everyone, not just one person.”

A HOLIDAY TRADITION

This holiday season, allow yourself to escape from the digital world and enjoy the magic of Zoppé Italian Circus. Michelle Mac Lennan, General Manager of Chandler Center for the Arts, is thrilled to have the circus return to Chandler in time for the holidays.

“Having Zoppé return year after year is one of those rare instances where, as a director, you know you have a very special tradition.

In this case, Zoppé returning for a seventh straight year indicates how much of an impression they have with our audience and our community. We have several families that plan their holiday festivities around Zoppé, and many who consider themselves a part of the Zoppé family,” she says.

This year’s show features beloved classics including Nino the Clown, Papino the Clown, Tosca Zoppé and her beautiful horses, Rudolf Heinen and his performing canines, and many new performances.

The show runs from December 22 through January 3 at Chandler Center for the Arts. Ticket prices range from $15 to $40. For more information, visit ChandlerCenter.org.

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C.O.P.S. Arizona CONCERNS OF POLICE SURVIVORS REBUILD SHATTERED LIVES ARTICLE MICHELLE GUERRERO | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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an Blaser-Upchurch will welcome nine new families to the Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) Holiday Party this month with open arms and an open heart. It will be a bittersweet welcoming, because each of these families represents an officer lost in the line of duty. However, the gathering will be a happy one for surviving spouses, Bl a

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children, family and co-workers and an opportunity to share memories and support each other through the holiday season.

Blaser-Upchurch is the president of C.O.P.S. Arizona and a victim advocate at the Arizona Department of Corrections. She is also the surviving spouse of DPS Sgt. John Blaser and knows all too well how challenging the first holidays can be for someone who has lost a loved one.

“My husband had been an officer for four years when I met him.

He was such a good person and a good man. We get through it by thinking something like that isn’t going to happen to them, but we know the risks,” says Blaser-Upchurch. “You can’t think about that every day, and then something like this happens and it’s shattering.

And that’s what C.O.P.S. does, it helps rebuild those shattered lives.”

Fallen DPS Sgt. John Blaser

WHAT NEXT

There are a lot of great organizations that help when tragedy strikes, but C.O.P.S. services are lifelong. Blaser-Upchurch remembers her husband’s funeral and the immense support she felt. However, after all was said and done, she was left in a fog and couldn’t figure out what next.

Even though her husband passed away 25 years ago, she recalls the name of the C.O.P.S. volunteer who knocked on her door. Her name was Cathy and she too had suffered the loss of her husband just three years prior. Cathy told her that she could help her walk this path.

“We did not have children and I had to reinvent myself. Cathy helped me figure out what I was going to do with my life. By helping others, I’ve helped myself so much and it helps me honor John’s loss, because he paid the ultimate sacrifice. I’m honored that I was married to him. He was taken way too soon, but we don’t have choices in these matters and we get through the best we can,” says Blaser-Upchurch.

MCSO Bill Coleman's surviving daughter and spouse

C.O.P.S. supports parents, spouses, children, siblings and co-workers after the loss of an officer. They find ways to work with each unique situation, because everyone grieves differently. Members of C.O.P.S. meet the families and tailor support services to their needs and each group will connect with others who truly have walked in their shoes.

In addition to localized support, C.O.P.S. also hosts retreats - offered at no cost - to families and co-workers. The retreats and services are there for these survivors no matter where they are in life. Sometimes adults who experience loss at a young age discover when they start having a family of their own that it brings up emotions and grief.

“It’s amazing seeing children connecting with other children, when they go to C.O.P.S. Kids Camp. They really connect throughout life,” says Blaser-Upchurch.

Everyone at camp will be offered grief counseling, but they’ll also have some fun, too.

gathering. Blaser-Upchurch loves seeing the officers interacting with the families. Plus, it’s not another memorial, it’s a happy place to share stories and make new memories.

“It’s a very positive experience and it’s so fun to see the kids excited about Santa. It renews your excitement about Christmas, especially for the new survivors. The kids are smiling and laughing and having a good time with other kids,” says Blaser-Upchurch.

Santa will be taking photographs with the guests and passing out gifts. Stuffington Bear Factory will help kids make a special toy to take home. There will be fun surprises for the teens as well, along with dinner and treats for all.

“For some of the families it might be the first year or second year and they need to have new, different traditions and find comfort in those who understand. Sometimes people just need to know we are a family. I’ll walk up and give them a hug and let them know that we are here for them,” says Blaser-Upchurch.

The party’s theme is Project Blue Light after the C.O.P.S. national campaign, in which people light a blue light for fallen officers. The event will glow in remembrance of loved ones lost and survivors will be gifted a light to take home to help keep memories bright.

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TUMBLEWEED TREE LIGHTING AND PARADE OF LIGHTS DOWNTOWN CHANDLER Join with friends and neighbors to enjoy a cool nighttime parade in which every entry is beautifully decorated with colorful holiday lights.

After the parade, enjoy the official lighting of the annual Tumbleweed Tree! This event helps to bring our community together to kick-off the holidays. Learn more at ChandlerAZ.gov.

DEC. 4 AND 5 CHRISTMAS IDEA HOUSE LAS SENDAS Christmas Idea House, a luxury home tour and holiday shopping event, returns to the community of Las Sendas in Mesa. Las Sendas, known for its city lights and mountain views, provides an inspiring setting where visitors will discover thousands of unique holiday gifts and décor items. All proceeds fund scholarships for east Valley students and their families. This is the primary fundraiser for Desert Club, an all-volunteer women’s organization. For tickets and information, visit ChristmasIdeaHouse.org.

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DECEMBER 10 SANTA'S HOUSE A.J. CHANDLER PARK Head on down to A. J. Chandler Park and take photos with Santa. This free event takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. with other sessions on December 12 and 19. For more information, visit ChandlerAZ.gov.

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Every day there are countless opportunities to give others a new chance at life. And during the holidays, there are many different ways to give back to St. Vincent de Paul. We operate five dining rooms across the Valley that are excellent places for volunteers to serve those who are hungry. In these dining rooms, we’re able to serve more than 1.2 million meals each year to hungry families and individuals. But we couldn’t do it without our volunteers. Duties include set up, serving, bussing tables and clean-up.

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If you belong to an organization, club, business or school, perhaps you’d be interested in serving as a group. Many groups do that and find it a rewarding experience. Another great way to help people with specific needs is by organizing a drive. You can help by holding collection drives for items that are in great need at St. Vincent de Paul.

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