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Broker receives Chandler’s Kelly brings prestigious cutting-edge clients to market Realtor award

BY TRACY HOUSE

Early in December Shivani Dallas was awarded the 2013 Realtor of the Year award from the Southeast Valley Regional Association of Realtors (SEVRAR), which recognizes one active member who has provided outstanding service to his/her community during the year.

The award came as a surprise to Dallas who thought she was solely attending the SEVRAR meeting. SEVRAR consists of about 10,000 agents in Phoenix and is the sixth largest board of Realtors in the nation.

“I did not know I was there for that reason. It was a surprise at that point,” she explains. “I actually thought I was there for the installation of the new president for SEVRAR, which I was. But doing that, they announced those awards.” Dallas says she was shocked. “It was a nice surprise.”

Dallas began her real estate career in 2005 and has been a broker since SEE REALTOR PAGE 49

2013 REALTOR OF THE YEAR: Shivani Dallas, of RE/MAX Infinity in Chandler. Submitted photo

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Dreams of Summer Gala to raise funds for Arizona Camp Sunrise

BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON

THE TOP DOG OF BLACK DOG PROMOTIONS: Scott Kelly, owner and CEO of Black Dog Promotions, showcases, markets and partners with a wide variety of successful businesses.

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BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON

Some folks are just natural-born businesspeople and have a knack for knowing that next big thing.

One such person is Chandler resident Scott Kelly, owner and CEO of Black Dog Promotions. Formerly in the banking and finance industry, he has shifted gears to become a focused media and business development company specializing in public relations and publicity. He also partners with emerging local, regional and national companies in creating unique business opportunities.

“I love what I do,” Kelly says. “I look for businesses that utilize successful business models. I also look for people who have unique vision or who have created other successful enterprises in the past. I take whatever is different and forward-thinking about their company or concept and look to create business or marketing opportunities for them.”

Kelly earned his undergraduate degree from Adelphi University in New York and his MBA from San Francisco State University. After graduation, he taught economics in Russia, worked on the development of a massive shrimp farm in India, developed online gaming in Costa Rica and worked in the copper mining industry in Chile.

He then spent several years in California in investment banking.

“With such a diverse business and marketing background, I always bring unique insight to every business I worth

with,” states Kelly.

One such unique company is GSI Global Inc. Business partners actor/ producer/motivational speaker Tank Jones and entrepreneur Mike Smoot are at the helm of GSI, which launched in 2012 and created GSI TV. “GSI Global connects consumers with content created by many unique providers and makes it happen in a profitable way,” Kelly explains. “They literally do anything video-related. From video integration, or helping to produce or edit a video, add graphic animation on a video or anything else involving video.”

Essentially, any person or company can have a quality channel with GSI TV. “As I am always looking to be on the cutting edge of media, I embraced GSI because they think toward the future, just like I do.”

Some channels on the GSI TV site include AZLatinos and Renegade Calendar Girls. Another channel creating a lot of buzz is The Shorts Network, which debuted in November. “There are already some short films from independent producers that have signed on as well as a couple of Academy Award-winning shorts that will be part of the channel. They’ll welcome content from Arizona filmmakers, too,” Kelly explains. The diverse channel website can be found at www.GSITV.com.

In a completely different venture, SEE PROMOTIONS PAGE 48

All children should get the opportunity to attend a summer camp where they can run, swim in a lake, fish, hike, do arts and crafts, meet new friends and stargaze.

For kids who are battling cancer, summer camp is a welcome way to try to take their mind off their disease and find a bit of freedom in the great outdoors.

Feb. 28 marks the first Dreams of Summer Gala that benefits Arizona Camp Sunrise and Sidekicks, a special facility specifically designated for children who have or have had cancer, plus their brothers and sisters.

Held at the Ocotillo Golf Resort, Dreams of Summer will kick off with a silent auction and cocktail hour, followed by an elegant sit-down dinner and presentation from the children of Arizona Camp Sunrise. Following is a live auction that will feature golf outings, hotels stays, jewelry and other goods and services. This inaugural event serves as the main fundraiser, working to support the ongoing efforts of creating memories and unforgettable experiences for the children who attend Arizona Camp Sunrise, organizers say.

Dreams of Summer Gala tickets are available at azcampsunrise.org/ SEE SUMMER GALA PAGE 50

JELL-O WAR: The campers of Arizona Camp Sunrise and Sidekicks engage in a colorful and gooey Jell-O war. Submitted photo

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Black Dog Promotions is marketing the International Sportsmen’s Expo taking place at the University of Phoenix Stadium Feb. 20-23.

“This event is huge and every year it just keeps getting bigger and better,” Kelly says. “Whether you like camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, boating, Boy Scouting activities or archery, this event will have everything. It’s an outdoor activist’s dream. I’m proud to be a part of this because I love and support the Boy Scouts and it’s given me a whole new appreciation for the great outdoors an all the fun opportunities it provides.”

(Of note, Kelly serves on the executive committee for the Boy Scouts, 2014 Scout-O-Rama.) For more information, visit sportsexpos.com/attend/2014/ phoenix/ Kelly has always loved the entrepreneurial spirit and founded Grow Southwest to spotlight innovative new companies.

“I created Grow Southwest as a way to showcase emerging people and businesses in the southwest that are displaying cutting-edge ideas in entrepreneurism or thinking outside of the box,” Kelly explained.

“It’s important for me to bring their stories out to the media and to the public because they are the future in areas such as technology, media and unique services that will serve consumers in a unique way.

“Some of the companies that we have spotlighted are companies that have emerged from young entrepreneurs completing programs at ASU, companies like Duo Kitchenware and SafeSIPP.” Visit GrowSouthwest.com for more information.

He jumped at the chance to partner with Data Privacy Network. They have developed a network of consultants, speakers, products and services designed to help individuals and businesses of all sizes secure their data, protect their identity and maximize online security.

“With my background in banking and

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finance, I know first-hand how important it is to protect personal and professional data and information,” Kelly notes.

“Data Privacy Network was founded by Phil Alexander and he shares my passion for protecting businesses and people from the craziness that can ensue with unsecured data,” states Kelly.

Together with Black Dog Promotions, the two companies inform and educate others about the importance of properly securing and protecting data. Learn more about Data Privacy Network at www.

DataPrivacyNetwork.com.

Show Business Report, ShowBusinessReport.com, is a Black Dog Promotions venture that launched in November. “The new website is centric to the entertainment industry, focusing on business elements of television, film, acting and production.

“We have already interviewed stars from ‘Once Upon a Time’ and ‘Nashville’ and in the new year, we’ll have one of the stars of ‘Shark Tank,’ plus many other surprises.” Kelly says. “I’m excited to bring

some unique content to the site and we’ll be at various events in the Valley and elsewhere, interviewing those in the industry. Some people think that movies and television are all glitz and glamour, but we’ll be revealing the business taking place behind the spotlight. I’m excited about the new ‘baby’ in the Black Dog Promotions family.”

Moving toward the future, Kelly is looking forward to working with other entertainment, sports, technology and finance companies to include in the mix of his dynamic and burgeoning media, marketing and business development agency.

“I’m always looking to partner with companies that think like we do.

Together, the possibilities are endless.”

Find out more at www.

BlackDogPromotions.com.

Lynette Carrington is a freelancer for the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at lynette@santansun.com.

Chandler Multicultural Festival celebrates diversity

BY MEGHAN MCCOY

Residents from all walks of life will come together this month to honor the diversity among them during the 19th annual Chandler Multicultural Festival.

“It’s our way of celebrating the diversity in our community,” says Chandler Special Events Coordinator Hermelinda Llamas. “We like to showcase that diversity through our entertainment, our activities and the food.”

This year the festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., Jan. 18, in the downtown Chandler Public Library courtyard, 22 S. Delaware St. Admission and parking are free. The festival attracts between 5,500 and 7,500 people throughout the day.

“We do get a pretty good crowd,” Llamas says.

The event is part of the city’s monthlong Celebration of Unity. For more information about the Celebration of Unity, visit chandleraz.gov/unity.

The Chandler Multicultural Festival kicks off with the fourth annual naturalization ceremony.

“The Department of Homeland Security does the choosing, we provide them with an outlet to do it,” Llamas says of the 200 honorees. “They choose

DANCE: The 19th annual Chandler Multicultural Festival will feature a variety of entertainment to highlight the city’s diversity. Submitted photo

people who are here locally in the East Valley, Chandler and surrounding areas.

It’s a little more personalized for them.”

More than 600 individuals have

become American citizens through the naturalization ceremony.

“It’s really a neat ceremony and everyone is accepting of the different

cultures,” Llamas says, adding that it showcases how they live and puts their heritage on display.

There will be day-long entertainment for those who attend the Chandler Multicultural Festival. The event will also feature entertainment by a number of different groups, including a Mexican folk music duo, a belly dancing troupe, children who are learning Korean drumming and a professional Japanese drumming organization.

Winners of the Creative Expression Competition involving Chandler schoolage children who produced artwork, essays and performances centering on the unity theme will be displayed.

There will also be a variety of food to try, including Caribbean, southern, Mexican, Native American and American cuisine.

Lisa’s Creatures will bring different animals from various regions of the world. Llamas says it will be fun for the kids as they learn what the animals eat and some history about the creatures.

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2009. She explains that a broker has more experience, continued education and certification than a Realtor, much like a LPN and a nurse. Dallas specializes in residential real estate and since 2006 Dallas has completed more than 400 short sales.

She has several designations signifying her advanced education in the real estate field in addition to being an associate broker, including: Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), The Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR), The Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) and Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource Certification (SFR). She explains that agents choose to continue their education to take their designations to the next level.

An associate broker with RE/MAX Infinity in Chandler, Dallas was nominated

by Shelly Farley, managing broker, and Bill Ryan owner of RE/MAX Infinity.

Nominations are collected and the selection is based on specific criteria.

Among the criteria the association considers are high principles, faithfulness to laws and regulations in the industry, local, state and national civic and service clubs, charitable activities and the likes, along with service to the Realtor associations, and business accomplishments.

Farley says she nominated Dallas for more than one reason. “Shivani is a force to be reckoned with. When she sets her mind to something she does it.

More importantly, this year she’s taken on a really big role at SEVRAR with the Leadership Committee and Young

Professionals Network. She’s been involved in the community, which is really nice, and rare in our industry. You don’t see a lot of people willing to give back and she’s really just jumped in.”

Farley mentions Dallas is part of the mentor process in the office and is always willing to help. “It was a no-brainer to nominate her for this award.” She cites her consistent growth and giving back as other reasons for her nomination. “We’re very proud of her.”

Dallas is passionate about serving on the Professional Development Committee, Young Professionals Networking, and the Political Action Committee through SEVRAR. “I love my involvement with SEVRAR and just very passionate about the political action committee I’m part of there, which is fighting for Arizona legislation that has to do with homeownership here and doing more of the same.”

Dallas works out of the RE/MAX Infinity Office at 2450 S. Arizona Ave., Suite 1, Chandler, providing real estate services throughout the East Valley. She represents buyers and sellers and has a wealth of knowledge, experience and resources to help with real estate decisions and believes that integrity and transparency are keys in being a trusted real estate professional.

Contact her at 480-467-7222 or shivani@ shivanidallas.com for information.

Planet Fitness, the health club franchise known for its Judgment Free Zone and friendly prices, is opening a new gym in Ahwatukee.

The gym will be located at 1020 N. 54th St., at the northeast corner of Interstate 10 and Ray Road.

Prices at Planet Fitness are $10 a month. Planet Fitness provides a relaxed, hassle-free atmosphere that includes free fitness training with all memberships.

In the United States, 3.5 million Planet Fitness members have embraced the company’s Judgment Free Zone philosophy, and Planet Fitness is a national brand partner of the NBC show “The Biggest Loser.”

The Ahwatukee gym will feature more than 100 cardio machines, including treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bikes and ARC Trainer machines. The ARC is a cross between a treadmill and elliptical, with very low impact. The cardio area

will be equipped with 65-inch HD televisions. The club will also have a full circuit of strength machines, a 30-minute Express Circuit, tanning booths, massage chairs, hydro-massage beds, red light therapy booths for skin rejuvenation and full locker rooms with televisions.

In addition to the $10-a-month membership, Planet Fitness has the PF Black Card membership, which costs $19.99 a month and comes with free and unlimited tanning, guest privileges, free use of hydro-massage beds and massage chairs, 50% off all cooler drinks, and free use of all 700 clubs in the Planet Fitness chain.

During the pre-grand opening sale that began Jan. 2, people can join the club for just $1 down and $10 a month. This offer expires on Fri., Jan. 24.

For more information, go to planetfitness.com.

Market on the Move in South Chandler distributes fresh food Market on the Move distributes fresh produce in a farmers market atmosphere for the public to enjoy. The purpose of the market is to reach out to the community by providing good quality produce at an extremely affordable price. A $10 donation is good for up to 60 pounds of produce for six to eight different varieties

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The Market on the Move is held on the second Saturday of the month from December through May. The next scheduled event is 7:30 to 11 a.m. Sat., Jan. 11, in the parking lot of Desert Palms Church, 4265 S. Arizona Ave. The food goes quickly, so get there early.

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Sponsorship opportunities are available and live auction items are also welcome.

Chandler resident Stacey (Orendorff) Deiser, 32, fondly remembers her days at Arizona Camp Sunrise. She was diagnosed with spinal neuroblastoma, a tumor underneath the spine, at the age of 7 months.

“My parents told me that at 6 months you start sitting up on your own, but then I stopped doing that,” Deiser explains.

“They took me in and found out I had this tumor underneath my spine and it was preventing me from sitting up. I’m very thankful that I don’t remember going through any of it.”

As a baby, she underwent chemo and surgery to remove the tumor. Even after the operation, some of the tumor remained and she underwent a second surgery. Luckily, the procedure was a success, but she had to undergo testing and blood work for years afterward. At the age of 14, she was declared as cured of her cancer. Arizona Camp Sunrise was an important part of her more fond childhood memories.

“They had a day camp where I would go for the day and I was 5,” Deiser recalls. “My mom told me because of my maturity, that at age 6, they let me go too early to the camp up north. I went every year until I was 15 or 16. They would have Jell-O wars. One team would be red and one team would be green and we would go at it. That was a blast. We did a ton of activities and every day it was something different. It was the highlight of my

LAKE DAY: Fishing and swimming are just some of the many fun activities available for campers. Submitted photo summer.”

She also enjoyed horseback riding, swimming, rappelling and campfires. She served as a counselor-in-training for a few years at Arizona Camp Sunrise, too. Deiser says she made friends with whom she remains in touch.

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Deiser is healthy and has moved on with her life. But, she is excited to relive some of her memories at the Dreams of Summer Gala at Ocotillo Golf Resort.

“When I saw this event on Facebook, I thought, ‘Oh my gosh, that’s the camp I used to go to,’ and it gave me goose

bumps,” she says.

“This camp makes a huge difference in so many children’s lives and the kids going through this feel that they have something in common with everyone else.”

Arizona Camp Sunrise was established in 1983 and is the first camp in Arizona for children with cancer. In that first year, there were 23 cancer patients and eight staff members who took to the pastures in the White Mountains where staff and children slept in tents and worked together cooking meals.

In 1985, the camp moved to the R-C Scout Ranch, northeast of Payson. Because of generous support by individuals and businesses, the facilities have grown.

Now there are seven cabins, a dining hall and kitchen, a 24/7 medical staff and a medical cabin that proves cancer treatment support. The camp engages hundreds of children impacted by cancer, offering camps, retreats, and other services year-round. The Sidekicks program is the only one like it in the state and is for the siblings of cancer patients who also have their own program at the camp.

In 2013, the Southwest Kids’ Cancer Foundation was established to continue the 31-year legacy of Arizona Camp Sunrise after funding from The American Cancer Society was discontinued. The new organization is committed to actively preserving and advancing the camps and programs for children affected by cancer.

Lynette Carrington is a freelancer for the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at lynette@santansun.com.

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Free swimming offered Take advantage of the Saturday free winter swim session at Hamilton Aquatic Center from Jan. 18 through Feb. 8 in the heated pool. A session will also be held from Feb. 22 through March 15 on Saturdays at Mesquite Groves and Hamilton Aquatic Center.

The sessions will be taught by water safety instructor candidates. To register, visit chandleraz.gov/registration.

Lap swimming offered in the morning and night Lap swimmers have the opportunity to get their swim in either in the morning or at night. The morning lap swimming is offered from 5 to 7:30 a.m. at Hamilton Aquatic Center, 3838 S. Arizona Ave., Monday through Thursday. Evening lap swimming is offered from 7 to 9 p.m.

Monday through Thursday at Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center, 5901 S. Hillcrest Dr. Admission is $2, regardless of age.

Punch passes are offered to save swimmers 5 to 30% each visit, as well as an annual pass for only $200, which is valid at both locations.

Red Cross Lifeguarding course Do you want to learn the knowledge and skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies? The contents for the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course and activities prepare participants to recognize and respond quickly and

effectively to emergencies and prevent drownings and injuries. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certiďŹ cate for lifeguarding, ďŹ rst aid, CPR AED, which is valid for two years.

Prerequisites include swimming 300 yards continuously; demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing; tread water for 2 minutes using legs only; complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds and must be 15 years old by the last day of the class.

The 30-hour course is $120 for residents and $150 for nonresidents.

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water oating or sculling and treading water for 1 minute and must be 16 years old by the last day of the class.

The 43-hour course is $103 for residents and $127 for nonresidents.

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The American Red Cross water safety instructor course trains instructor candidates to teach water safety, including the basic water rescue courses, six levels of the progressive learn to swim program and parent and child aquatics.

The course also includes ďŹ ve hours of the F.I.T. course and eight hours of instructor candidate practical teaching time.

Prerequisites include demonstrating proďŹ ciency in the front crawl freestyle stroke, back crawl backstroke, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke and buttery, maintain position on back for 1 minute in deep

Hamilton and Mesquite Groves aquatic centers reopen for the season on Sat., March 8.

Residents have the opportunity to receive a 15% discount on Family Season Pass for a family of four when they purchase a pass from Sat., March 8 through Sun., March 16. For $95, the pass will provide admission to all six aquatic centers March through November.

The passes, which are available for Chandler residents only, can be purchased by visiting Hamilton or Mesquite Aquatic Centers during their operational hours March 8 through March 16 only.

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$112 plus $15 for each additional member.

Online Citizen Budget Survey The Aquatics Division staff is asking for feedback on its Online Citizen Budget Survey, which can be found at chandleraz. gov/surveys. The staff reads each and every customer satisfaction survey to provide the community with the best service possible. In order to keep aquatics programs funded and the community’s voice heard, staff asks that you please ďŹ ll out the survey.

The Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Citizen Budget Survey will be available until Fri., Jan. 24. The survey consists of several general questions, the ratings of several programs within each of the ďŹ ve priority goals and the rating of various CIP projects. It also gives citizens the opportunity to make additional comments or to ask questions about the FY 2014-2015 budget process.

The Budget Division hopes to share the results of the survey with the major, city council, city manager and directors in early February.

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NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORKS

Call ahead to confirm information, as details occasionally change after print. If you have a recurring monthly meeting you would like listed in Neighborhood Networks, email complete details to News@SanTanSun.com. Note: The SanTan Sun News now has a Spiritual Connections column in the Spirituality section for ongoing religious-related events.

About Care Monthly volunteer training, by individual appointment.

A nonprofit serving homebound Chandler and Gilbert residents; provides transportation, shopping and errands, friendly visits, reassurance phone calls, minor home repairs.

Info: 480-802-2331, aboutcare.org Absolute Business Builders: Business Networking International 8-9:30 a.m. Wednesdays Chompie’s 3841 W. Frye Rd., Chandler Info: Nikki Janulewicz, 480-5701835, Nikki@azbestmove.com Action Networkers: Business Networking International 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays Chompies 3841 W. Frye Rd., Chandler Info: Marty Recht, 602-315-2056, Marty@AZMarty.com Alzheimer’s Association Desert Southwest Chapter, Chandler 5:30 p.m. second Thursday of the

month Support group for caregivers of people with dementia. Free; no preregistration required.

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American Society of Women Accountants, Mesa East Valley Chapter 5:30 p.m. fourth Tuesday of the month Nonprofit organization holds monthly networking and educational sessions for women in accounting.

Landmark Restaurant 809 W. Main St., Mesa Info: Shelby, 602-430-8834, aswamev.org

Business Referral Exchange Worldwide (BREW) Noon-1:30 p.m. first and third Thursday of the month Industry-specific referral and networking group Dobson Ranch Inn 1666 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa Info: Jeremy McClymonds, 480444-2228, BREWus.com

Chandler Business Alliance 7:30-8:30 a.m. Thursdays Professional business coalition dedicated to the economic and social development of its members and the Chandler community as a whole.

BLD 1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler Info: chandleralliance@gmail. com, chandleralliance.com

Build Your Own Business: Chandler Chandler Chamber Business 8 a.m. first and third Thursdays of Golf Arizona Business Connection the month 7 a.m. tee time, first and third Networking Group East Valley networking and referral Wednesdays of the month 7-8:30 a.m. Wednesdays organization, meets in Ahwatukee Includes nine holes of golf, Networking / referral group at a private location; address will continental breakfast and holds weekly breakfast meetings be provided upon contact. networking opportunities.

Alzheimer’s Association Desert with member presentations and Info: Lisa, lisa@lisamatusak.com, Preregistration required online.

Southwest Chapter, Gilbert marketing training sessions. Guests facebook.com/BYOBAZ Golf venue varies.

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Info: chandlerchamber.com the month Dobson Ranch Golf Course Chandler Airport Commission Support group for caregivers of Restaurant 7 p.m. second Wednesday of the Chandler Farmers Market people with dementia. Free; no 2155 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa month 3-7 p.m. Thursdays preregistration required.

Info: Danny, 602-363-0147, Danny. The Commission makes Weekly market with more First United Methodist Church of Balanon@RealLiving.com recommendations to Chandler than 30 vendors selling fresh Gilbert City Council regarding airport produce, baked goods, gourmet 331 S. Cooper Rd., Gilbert Arizona Special Education operations, physical growth, food and handmade crafts. Free Info: Mindy, 602-528-0545, ext. 201 Network, Chandler area economic development and admission.

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Apple Dumpling Café 3076 E. Chandler Heights Rd. Suite 101, Gilbert 480-279-3879 AppleDumplingCafe.com Here’s the deal: Mondays are Family Value night, where kids eat free with each adult meal and two drinks purchased. On Family Fun night, kids receive free ice cream with a meal. After school coolness is from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, where kids buy one ice cream, and get one free Chompie’s 3481 W. Frye Rd., Chandler 480-398-3008 chompies.com Here’s the deal: All day Tuesday, children 10 and younger receive one free item from the Kids Meal menu with adult meal purchase of $8 or more. Dine in only.

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222 E. Warner Rd., Chandler 480-699-2122 1495 S. Higley Rd., Gilbert 480-361-8410 Here’s the deal: Monday’s and Friday’s free kids meals with an adult purchase for Munchie Monday Free Lunch and Freebie Friday Free Dinner.

Dilly’s Deli 2895 S. Alma School Rd., Suite 5, Chandler 480-722-0644 dillysdeli.com Here’s the deal: On weekends, get one free kids meal for each adult meal purchased for $4.79 or more.

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WHERE KIDS EAT FREE

El Palacio Restaurant & Cantina 2950 E. Germann Rd., Chandler 480-802-5770 epchandler.com Here’s the deal: Wednesday kids 12 and younger eat free with paid adult.

Planet Sub 1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler 480-245-6503 planetsub.com Here’s the deal: Monday kids eat free with paid adult.

Fat Willy’s 4850 S. Gilbert Rd., Chandler 480-883-1356 fatwillysaz.com/Chandler Here’s the deal: From 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, dine in and get a free kids meal with every adult entrée purchased. Little Leaguers menu only, 12 and younger.

Sidelines Grill 2980 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler 480-792-6965 SidelinesAZ.com Here’s the deal: Kids eat free from kids menu after 4 p.m. Thursdays with adult entree. Dine-in only. Cannot be combined with any other offers or specials.

Frio Mio Frozen Yogurt 4991 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler 480-609-0007 Here’s the deal: Every day, kids wearing a sports or scouts uniform receive 50% off frozen yogurt and 50 cent all beef hot dogs.

The Cove Grill 5070 S. Gilbert Rd., Suite 400, Chandler 480-802-9070 thecovegrill.com Here’s the deal: Tuesday kids younger than 12 receive one free meal per adult entrée purchased.

Nabers Music Bar and Eats 825 N. 54th St., Chandler 480-705-0288 Nabersaz.com Here’s the deal: Kids eat free every Monday and Tuesday, with the purchase of an adult meal and two beverages.

Pittsburgh Willy’s 1509 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler 480-857-2860 pittsburghwillys.com Here’s the deal: Every day except Sunday breakfast, kids younger than 10 eat free with each paying adult. Additional kids eat for 50% off; Wee Willy menu only.

The Sushi Room 2475 W. Queen Creek Rd., Chandler 480-821-9000 sushiroomaz.com Here’s the deal: Sunday Funday means kids 12 and younger eat free, two kids per paying adult.

Uncle Bear’s Grill & Bar 1980 W. Germann Rd., Chandler 480-722-1555 unclebearsgrillandbar.com Here’s the deal: Wednesday kids eat free with each full price entrée purchased.

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Whiskey Rose Bar and Grill 135 W. Ocotillo Rd. Chandler 480-895-ROSE (7673) whiskeyrosesaloon.com Here’s the deal: Kids eat free every day with the purchase of an adult entree and kids drink.

Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill 7221 W. Ray Rd., Chandler 480-893-7550 http://ztejas.com Here’s the deal: Kids eat free on Sunday night’s starting at 3 p.m. off of the Z’Tejas KidZ menu.

WHERE KIDS EAT FREE The SanTan Sun News now has a regular “Where kids eat free” section.

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.

Email information to KidsEatFree@ santansun.com.

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Farmers Market brings community, crafts together From baked goods to handmade crafts, the Farmers Market in downtown Chandler brings the community and entrepreneurs together to share in the unique experience of an outdoor market every Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. Sample goodies, shop and enjoy the outdoor atmosphere. STSN photos by Tracy House

PAMPERED POOCHES: Barbara and Bob Carr bring Bandit and Moki out to the Farmers Market each week to enjoy the open air.

BASKET CASE: Shoppers peruse the baskets at one of the many vendors at the Farmers Market.

WOODSY WIDGETS: Betty Kuttner sells her one-of-a-kind home accessories and décor items, all handcrafted from wood.

GREAT HARVEST: Ward and Leslie Walston, owners of Great Harvest Bread Co., offer a variety of their specialty breads at the Farmers Market.

SPICE UP YOUR LIFE: Sample blends of spices for sale from Slavo Salt. Michael “Slavo” Stephens brings his unique spices to the market each Thursday.

FLUFF IT: Cecilia Garcia and Hazel Arce sell handcrafted marshmallows and more while enjoying some hot cocoa.

OLIVE IT: Sample and take home a bottle or two of OMG Olive Oils-Marinade-Vinegars owned

by Skip and Bonnie Enger of Sun Lakes.