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esidents are counting down the days to Saturday, Nov. 25, when “Ahwatukee’s Biggest Outdoor Festival” – the Festival of Lights Kick-Off Party – heralds the start of the holiday season. The Festival of Lights Kick-Off, always held the Saturday after Thanksgiving, marks the illumination of the Million White Light Display in the saguaros, palo verde trees and ocotillos that fill the median of Chandler Boulevard from 24th Street to Desert Foothills Parkway. They will be ablaze through New Year’s Day. The free-admission festival runs noon-8 p.m. at Desert Foothills Park, on the corner of Chandler Boulevard and Desert Foothills Parkway, Ahwatukee. Festivalgoers are provided a host of activ-
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Thousands of people attended the Festival of Lights Kick-Off Party, shown here last year. Admission is free and the attractions will keep you entertained for hours.
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Ahwatukee women bring holiday joy to hundreds of foster kids BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor
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Loading up baskets of holiday goodies for poor families is one of many ways Summit School of Ahwatukee students learn about community service. Standing with some of what they collected are, from left, Beth Stone, Roan Martinez, Marissa France, Zoey Momnissen, T.D. Vanderah, Niko Bricka, Drew Vanderah, Annika Almquist, teacher Melissa France and Piper McKeever. Read the story on p. 6.
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Instead, he and Mrs. Claus will land in a helicopter at 11 a.m. at Ahwatukee Plaza, on the southwest corner of Elliot Road and 51st Street – courtesy of the strip mall owners and Millie’s Hallmark. Parents who attended this event when they were young now return with their own children. Holiday activities at the Plaza include: magic elves, face painting, balloon sculpting, carolers, a balloon-artist clown, free popcorn, cotton candy and churros and a holiday bounce house. Families can pose for complimentary photos with Santa after his arrival. Admission is free. Ahwatukee Plaza draws an estimated 33,000 vehicles per day. Tenants include Gold’s Gym, Millie’s Hallmark, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Caffé Boa, Sakana Sushi Bar Teppan, Acacia Salon, and Ahwatukee Children’s Theatre supporting the Ahwatukee Foothills Village community. Fresko Mediterranean Kitchen was opened there a year ago by owner Kody Harris, formerly executive chef of Thirsty Lion Pub & Grill, who considers her place a tribute to her Greek heritage. The menu includes family recipes passed down over the years “Our motto is good food doesn’t have to taste bad,” Harris said. “The concentration of fresh vegetables, fruits, grain and nuts along generous amounts of olive oil help reduce heart disease, diabetes, various cancers, Alzheimer’s and many other health aliments.” Melanie Tami Shockley, Millie’s manager for 22 years, said kids reveal “an amazing reaction every year” to Santa’s arrival.
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Giving back is a way of life for Summit School of Ahwatukee students BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor
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s a middle-school teacher and student council advisor at Summit School of Ahwatukee, Melissa France plays a key role in carrying out its mission of teaching community service. The students are learning that lesson well, starting a series of charitable activities. Led by France and fellow teachers, the 83 students have come up with activities that helped starving children in the Philippines and hurricane-stricken kids in Texas. They are feeding hungry families in the Valley and are about to help babies. “As an educator, I am always looking for ways to help students learn not only their academic lessons, but life lessons,” France said. “I am so pleased to be working at a school where our middle school students are given a chance to learn compassion, empathy and kindness for others though community service opportunities.” With the help of colleague Amy Lecky, middle school coordinator, the students participated in an exercise at Feed My Starving Children’s packing station in Mesa, where they packed more than 36,500 meals that will feed 100 Philippine children for a year. Aided by five teachers and 15 parents, they also raised $1,426. Turning closer to home, the student
council then “adopted” the student body at Alvin Junior High in hurricaneravaged Houston – this time involving virtually the entire student population at Summit. Preschoolers drew the hurricane victims pictures while kindergartners wrote letters. Student council members then took these letters and put them into Summit Swag Bags containing personalized letters, a water bottle, mints and pens. “Additionally, we created an Amazon Wish List for the school, based on the needs communicated to me via their counselor,” France said. “They asked for only basic items. The student council officers felt like we could and should do more. So, they added gift cards to the wish list. They also signed and sent a card to the school in advance of this letting them know that they were thinking of them and were looking forward to getting to know them better.” Through social media, the kids raised $700 in Amazon gift cards; $174 in pencils and incentives; $300 for 225 tote bags; $90 worth of Kleenex 160 boxes, 84 bottles of hand sanitizer; 1,449 erasers, 30 sets of teacher stamps and 50 marker sets. Working with Homeward Bound on Thanksgiving, the students rounded up baskets and collected nonperishable food items and packed in $30 grocery See
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cars, a Thanksgiving tablecloth and napkins, two children’s books and a family game along with a personal letter wishing the recipients a happy holiday. “The books and board games are purchased by student council from funds received throughout the year during our Spirit Day pizza lunches and Friday ice cream sales,” France said, adding that the student council wanted “these families to not only enjoy a meal together, but have some family bonding time as well.” Now the students have turned their attention to the society’s most vulnerable people – infants born in the Crisis Nursery. “Our middle-school students forgo a winter party to spend two hours making no-sew blankets for the kids at Crisis Nursery,” Frances said. “Crisis Nursery looks forward to these blankets every year.” In addition, they are continuing a 15year tradition called the Diaper Drive. “This idea was brought to me by a parent at the time who was also involved with the board for Homeward Bound,” Frances said. “Student council has
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Arizonans’ Thanksgiving dinner cheapest in a decade this year BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services
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rizonans’ cost to feed the horde this Thanksgiving is as low as it’s been in a decade. And shoppers should credit that to a good supply of turkeys – and some heavy-duty competition. The latest survey from the Arizona Farm Bureau Federation shows the cost of a typical Thanksgiving dinner for a family of 10 this year is $39.82. That’s 14 percent less than shoppers paid for the same items a year ago. More significant, the last time the pricetag was below $40 was in 2006. Farm Bureau spokeswoman Peggy Jo Goodfellow, who went out and did the checks, found the typical 16-pound bird selling this year for 89 cents a pound. That same bird was running $1.23 a pound a year ago. “There was a definite price war going on,’’ she said. Goodfellow said she returned home from her shopping trip to find a circular from Albertson’s offering to match the prices of turkeys being sold by Fry’s and Basha’s, the chain’s two main competitors, through the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Safeway is now part of the Albertson’s chain but maintains its own advertising. But Goodfellow said the ability of stores to try to sell their birds for so little is also dependent on what she said is a healthy supply of the frozen birds. Overall, the prices on rest of the grocery list remains pretty much the same. In fact, the cost of that 12-ounce bag of cranber-
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Methodist Church in Mesa to host the children Monday, Nov. 20 to a Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings – and a lot more. Led by Kiwanis Club member Andi Pettyjohn, Desert Foothills congregant Carolyn Blaney Arndt and Katie Mozurkewich and Pamela Ripley of First United Methodist, more than 70 volunteers cooked 176 pounds of turkey breast and huge amounts of side dishes for the non-denominational event. “There are over 18,000 children in foster care in Arizona through no fault of their own,” said Arndt, who also is
ries has hardly budged for years. Goodfellow has no explanation, especially given that the fruits are not grown in Arizona. But there have been allegations over the years – none ever proved – that the growers effectively have formed a cartel designed to keep prices from falling. For those who prefer their Thanksgiving dinners to be organic, the price drop this year is nowhere near as large as it is for the items without that certification. But the increasing demand for organic products has had the effect of driving down costs. For example, just two years ago that 30-ounce can of organic pumpkin pie mix was running close to $6, twice the price of the non-organic version. This year, Goodfellow found cans in the $4 range, just a dollar above the standard product. And there’s only a 43-cent difference between the cost of a three-pound bag of organic sweet potatoes and those which are not, or about 15 cents a pound. Still, shoppers who want an organic-only menu will pay dearly for some items, starting with the bird at $2.99 a pound. Goodfellow said savvy consumers may be able to do even better. She said while her organization’s price comparison does take advantage of sales, it does not factor in savings from coupons or each store’s “affinity’’ program which may give even bigger discounts to regular customers. Farm Bureau President Stefanie Smallhouse, a Pima County rancher and crop farmer, said Arizonans benefit from having items produced both locally and nationally. She also noted that agriculture has a $23.3 billion annual impact in Arizona and is “a major component of the state’s economy.” a Court Appointed Special Advocate, or CASA, for Maricopa Foster Children. “Sometimes we need reminding that the children have done nothing wrong – it is their family situation that isn’t safe. More than half of all foster children are now going into group home care, and many, even little ones, remain in foster shelters. There are not enough traditional-style foster homes, and those big group homes won’t be making any type of Thanksgiving dinner,” Arndt added. To add to the holiday festivities, some of the Arizona Cardinals showed up with their mascot Big Red as well as cheerleaders and Fiesta Bowl AmbassaSee
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dors. The players signed autographs and the kids won prizes in raffles – the most popular being a football signed by the team. Even some Mesa police officers got involved, not only providing security but also serving dinner to the young guests. That helps put police in a positive light in the children’s eyes, she said. A special visitor was Miss Arizona Outstanding Teen Dimon Sanders, who asked to join the event. “I was thrilled,” Arndt said. “She went into foster care at age 9 and was in 13 different placements before she was officially adopted. She is a celebrity for these children and relates like no other.” Arndt underscored the plight of some of the kids, telling volunteers: “Remember that sad or angry children who aren’t eating, and don’t want to speak to you, might have just came in to foster care a few hours earlier and had to come along with their group home, no matter how sad they are feeling.” She also underscored the kinds of home situations from which the children were rescued, warning volunteers not to post photos of the children be-
cause some “have been seized from very unsafe situations and are kept hidden from their family. Please keep them safe.” “Don’t ask them personal questions about their situation, and don’t feel hurt if what you get is a cold shoulder,” she added. “Imagine that they might have been in foster care for only hours, or days, and here they are in a crowd of strangers now asking about them about their lives. All they want is to go home to their family – no matter the situation in their family.” But it was not all doom and gloom, as Arndt also told new volunteers, “The best part of the whole night is watching so many smiles as kids recognize friends from previous homes.” Arndt called the dinner “organized bedlam with high noise volume of really happy kids.” Catered by Ed helped prepare the meal, side dishes came from Charleston’s Mesa and Texas Roadhouse, and dessert consisted of pies baked by volunteers. Pettyjohn and Arndt met by chance in 2013, and after hearing that there were foster children who wouldn’t be having any type of Thanksgiving meal, “we thought we could gather together volunteers and at least do a turkey din-
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“While young children in the foster system might get presents donated at Christmas through other events, the older teenagers are often completely forgotten,” Arndt said. Arndt said she hopes the dinner acts to raise awareness about the plight of older youth in the foster system, many of whom have trouble being adopted and remain stuck in the system until they come of age. But she also hopes the dinner provides a happy experience they can look back on fondly. Still, she has no illusions about the breadth of the problem. “I hate to say, because foster children have so many needs in Arizona, that one Thanksgiving meal is just a drop in the bucket,” she said. People can still help as well. Information on how to help foster kids: AZHelpingHands.org or voicesforcasachildren.org. To help fund its annual Thanksgiving dinner for hundreds of foster kids, people can send a donation to the Ahwatukee Kiwanis, PO Box 50596, Phoenix, AZ 85076. Specify Thanksgiving or foster youth on the check To learn how to help with the Christmas gift distribution, contact info@ahwatukeekiwanis.org or 602-402-6267.
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ronmental design” assessments and educational classes to improve in-store safety. Lewis added that some stores will hire off-duty officers to increase safety on Black Friday. The efforts in Phoenix are similar to those in other Valley cities. Mesa Police Department Crime Prevention Officer Patty Gallagher visits businesses downtown at Mesa Riverview every year to hand out the department’s “Holiday Safety for Businesses” brochure and the “Shoplifting & Internal Theft Prevention” brochure along with a robbery kit. All Mesa residents on the city’s citywide alerts list will receive the department’s crime prevention newsletter. The newsletter is also posted to social media sites like Facebook and Nextdoor. Police departments across the Valley agreed that one of the most important things consumers on Black Friday can do to prevent theft is secure their vehicles, because parking lots are popular target for thieves. Prior to Black Friday, Gallagher sends out the “Annual Clean Out Your Car Day” flyer to Mesa residents, which reminds shoppers to remove anything of value from their vehicles before shopping. Some retailers will also opt to hire off-duty officers to patrol stores and keep an eye out for public safety issues. Mesa Police have received 40 requests for officers at different store locations for Black Friday. The end of Black Friday does not mark the end of the theft risk. The increased shopping brought on by the holidays extends that issue through the New Year. According to State Farm, Arizona ranked sixth in the nation with 2,600 theft claims last year. December ranked second behind January for most theft claims in Arizona during that time. Because of that trend, residents need to stay vigilant in protecting their homes and purchases. Mesa Police’s Gallagher suggested that residents who are not home should have packages delivered to their work or a trusted neighbor.
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dle the day-to-day operations since this is my full-time employment, and my wife, who’s a people person, interacts with the cornhole community and does interviews or TV appearances, as she’s great on camera.” For experienced players, intermediate and advanced, this is an American Cornhole League-sanctioned event. With State Doubles National Champion Team member Hector Gonzales, 47, of Phoenix and 2017 California State Singles Champion Blake Demale, 23, competing, it promises to provide an excellent spectator opportunity. Kisicki said beginner and intermediate division players will not go up against these cornhole champs. “I don’t want to scare anyone off from participating in lower level divisions,” he said. Another popular draw is the 2:30 p.m. pet parade, sponsored by Keller Williams realtor and Ahwatukee 17-year resident Lisa Wunder, and Foothills Living Magazine. Pets are encouraged to be decked out for the holidays. Wunder said she grew up surrounded by pets, even a competitive racehorse named Payticket. “We always had pets – dogs, cats, hamsters, guinea pigs, a cockatoo and a horse at one time,” said Wunder, who has a
turtle named Lola. As a teenager, I even worked at a veterinary hospital doing all sorts of jobs including observing in surgeries,” she said. This is the third pet parade at the FOL Kick-Off. “Our first year, we had 15 pets participate, and last year, we more than doubled with 35,” said Wunder who started with K-W residential real estate in 2007. “We expect to have many, many more this year.” Registration for the pet parade can be made on the FOLAZ.org Kick-Off page. Entries also will be accepted as walk-ups. “This year, we’re also accepting donations for the Tempe-based, nonprofit Lost Our Home Pet Rescue, and bringing animals that are available for adoption,” said Wunder, who professes a deep love of animals. Another popular annual draw is the Marketplace Street Fair chaired by Debby Hodge-Moakley. Though it is her first year as chairman, she’s no stranger to the fair, having started as an assistant to Kris Kemper in 2008 when it was known as Crafter’s Row. Later, Susan Anderton chaired. “It was Susan who convinced me to step out from the shadows and take on a bigger role,” said Hodge-Moakley, an adult education teacher who moved to
Ahwatukee with her husband and three children in 1993. She recalled how she became involved with the Festival of Lights. “Back in the ’90s, my husband and I continued a family tradition of taking a drive every year to see Christmas lights when his parents came out from New York to visit. The highlight was always driving on Chandler Boulevard to see the stunning while light displayed supported by the Festival of Lights Organization. It was magical,” she said. “When my kids were in high school and needed community service hours, I came with them to help take own the lights. That’s when I learned that all of this beauty was due to the work of community volunteers. I attended my first Festival of Lights meeting, and volunteered to help.” Communicating with the 100 or so vendors annually is a time-consuming job that begins in August and runs through Thanksgiving. “But, there’s a system in place that’s been handed down that makes it manageable,” said Hodge-Moakley. “I look forward to emailing and catching up with the couple of dozen vendors who join us every year. It’s fun to hear from new people, too. And the Million White Lights? See
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They still look magical to me.” Beekeeper Candles, owned by Kathy Essel of Mesa, has been a Marketplace Street Fair vendor for more than eight years. She said she continues to support the festival because it’s very small-business friendly. “We’ve developed many customer friendships over the years,” she said of her business, which turns antique and unique vessels into creative receptacles for her soy candles. “We also like to support great causes, and being part of the Festival of Lights raises money to light the community and bring joy to all who live here.” As in years past, the family-friendly festival offers free admission. Rides and inflatables for children are available for $20 for an all-day wristband, or 50 cents individual ticket. There are more than 20 restaurants/ food trucks plying their wares and a large beer/wine tavern with televised college football games, two live entertainment stages, a vintage car show, and more than 100 vendors at the Marketplace Street Fair. The Festival of Lights, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, was founded in 1995 when three area women decided to
continue the festive-season lights along Chandler Boulevard that developer Del Webb had initiated but then discontinued. After organizing the nonprofit, residents called upon area volunteers to help raise funds for the Million White Lights – or 2 million, as some count it – by hosting a wine-tasting Party each spring, and the Kick-Off Festival the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Together with contributions from Ahwatukee HOAs, the money raised not only pays for the lights that glow in the desert from Thanksgiving through New Year’s, but support selected charities like Y-OPAS, the Starbright Foundation and Kiwanis Club of Ahwatukee. Last year, the Festival of Lights donated $6,000 to Y-OPAS and the Ahwatukee-based Girls Rule Foundation.
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Santa flying into Ahwatukee as scheduled Thanksgiving weekend
The annual Ahwatukee fly-in for Santa Claus hosted by Millie’s Hallmark and the Ahwatukee Plaza will be held Nov. 24 at the strip mall on the southwest corner of Elliot Road and 51st Avenue. Festivities begin at 9 a.m. with a bounce house and Santa’s elves, followed by a 10 a.m. performance of scenes from this year’s “Ahwatukee Nutcracker,” that dance instructor Kimberly Lewis produces annually. Santa lands in a helicopter at 11 a.m., then makes himself available for visits with kids and photos. Parents are encouraged to bring their cameras, though Millie’s Hallmark also will provide a picture for free. The event is free.
AARP offering a smart-driver course for seniors
AARP is sponsoring a four-hour class that helps seniors refresh and maintain their driving skills. The classes cover changes in not only road and intersection designs, but also changes in automotive technologies. Tips on aging and driving are also provided to help increase confidence. Each student receives a certificate that may make them eligible for insurance discounts, although that depends on the insurer. The class will be held at Generations Ahwatukee, 15815 S. 50th St., Ahwatukee 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec 1. The cost is $15 for AARP members, $20 for nonmembers. To register or learn more about future classes: Jane at 480-710-7265 or janesimmers@ gmail.com.
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Ahwatukee Legion post to hold benefit golf tournament
American Legion Post 64 in Ahwatukee needs help with donations and registrants for a golf tournament. The tournament is scheduled for 8 a.m. Dec. 16 at Legacy Golf Club, 6808 S. 32nd St., Phoenix. Cost is $90 per person for golf and dinner and $15 for a spouse as a dinner partner only. Because the legion has no physical club post and therefore no income from bar and food services, Post 64 relies on the tournament to underwrite a vast array of charitable causes. It supports military and veterans’ hospitality rooms at Sky Harbor Airport, sends care packages to overseas military personnel, supports the Stand Down program for homeless vets, and supports various programs
in Ahwatukee schools. The legion is looking for donations of raffle prizes, tournament sponsorships and players. Information: Pete Meir, 602-690-3361 or petemeier@cox.net; Doug Patterson at dpatterson27@cox.net or 602-791-6843 or Ed Mangan at emangan3@aol.com or 602-501-0128.
Science Center seeks volunteers for Pompeii exhibit
Ahwatukee residents are being sought to help with the Arizona Science Center’s big Pompeii exhibition, which runs through May 28. Requirements and commitments include: 100 volunteer hours in one shift per week lasting four or eight hours, a background check, be able to stand for a four-hour shift, be at least 15 years old, attend training and complete a scavenger hunt prior to training. Volunteer opportunities include line monitor and ticket takers, information desk help, elevator escort and audio guide distributor. Information: azscience.org and select The Pompeii Exhibition. Interested persons can contact Katie Hamati at 602-716-2037 or hamatik@ azscience.org.
Phoenix Sisters Cities seeks exchange students
Phoenix Sister Cities is looking for high school sophomores and juniors for the Youth Ambassador Exchange Program. They would spend three weeks abroad with a host family in one of Phoenix’s Sister Cities and welcome their international host brother or sister for a visit to Phoenix. Applications are due at 5 p.m. Jan. 12. The Phoenix Sister Cities Youth Ambassador Exchange Program is open to Phoenix resident high school students entering their sophomore or junior year. Participants are selected based on their communication skills, maturity, flexibility, leadership and desire for cultural inclusion Applications are available at phoenixsistercities. org. Interested applicants can learn more about the program and meet past ambassadors at the Youth Ambassador Exchange Program Preview Night 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 in City Council Chambers, 200 W. Jefferson St. For more information or to RSVP for the Preview Night: Bethany.Bennick@phoenix.gov or 602-534-3751.
Lost Our Pet to hold champagne brunch fundraiser
Lost Our Home Pet Rescue, a no-kill shelter in Tempe, will hold its seventh annual Holiday Champagne Brunch & Auction 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia. “The brunch is our most important event of the year,” says Jodi Polanski, Lost Our Home Pet Rescue’s founder and executive director. “Our costs have increased this year as our intake of animals has increased.” Tickets are $85 and tables are $850. Sponsorships range from $1,000 to $10,000. To purchase tickets online and pre-register for the silent auction: lostourhome.org.
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Do the turkey trot with the Body Firm and ditch some calories before the big feast. Open for running and walking to people of all ages. DETAILS>> 8-9 a.m. Dogs must be on a leash. Meet at the Body Firm parking lot, 3636 E. Ray Road (next to Fry’s), Ahwatukee.
Parchment and Prose Writers’ discussion group meets the first Tuesday of every month for workshops, presentations, and discussions about all aspects of the writing process from conception to publication. Current participants and newcomers are welcome at this planning meeting. There will be no gathering in January. DETAILS>> 6-7:45 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Free. No registration required.
Teens 12-18 can create a graham cracker house for the holidays. This event is free and all supplies will be provided. DETAILS>> 2-3 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E Chandler Blvd. Free. No registration required.
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Blast off with the magic of the season as “Star Wars” meets “The Nutcracker” and activities are centered around a galactic STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math). DETAILS>> 2-3 p.m. Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker” will be performed by the Mill Ave Chamber Players. 3-4 p.m. Enjoy galactic activities with a holiday flair. Attendees can enter a drawing for a Leapfrog Epic, a learning tablet appropriate for kids 3 to 8. Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Free. No registration required.
Plant walk offered
After making prickly pear cactus juice and roasting some cactus seeds, participants will walk in the desert with awareness of the culinary and medicinal beings all around us. Saguaros, paloverde, ironwood, mesquite, lavender, turpentine bush and many other plants will be covered. DETAILS>> 3-5:30 P.M. Ahwatukee Foothills. Exact address given upon registration. $15 per person: Register at KellyAthena.com.
Writer’s planning meeting
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6
Business Law Series
Copyright provides a way for artists, innovators and other entrepreneurial ventures to protect and monetize their creativity. This workshop introduces copyright licensing and infringement, as well as trademark basics such as how to select a distinctive and federally register-able trademark and the difference between state and federal registration. Presented by Chris Love, senior associate at Kewenvoyouma Law. DETAILS>> 6-7:30 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Free. Registration required via the calendar at phxlib.org.
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TUESDAY, DEC. 12
LEGO Lab offered
Children accompanied by an adult can stop by for fun LEGO building time the second Tuesday of each month. DETAILS>> 4-5 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages 6-11. Free. No registration required.
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Writers Critique Group
On the third Tuesday of every month, bring five double-spaced pages of writing to get feedback from fellow writers. DETAILS>> 6-7:45 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Free. No registration required.
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Book Discussion Club
Read the book and join each month’s lively discussion the first Wednesday of the month. December’s read: “One Summer: America 1927” by Bill Bryson. January’s read: “Daring to Drive” by Manal al-Sharif. DETAILS>> 7-7:45 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E Chandler Blvd. Free. No registration required.
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Give the gift of blood at this American Red Cross Blood Drive! Appointments are recommended and can be made at redcrossblood.org; select the “donating blood” option to submit your appointment time. Walk-in donations are also welcome, as available DETAILS>> 2:30-7 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Free. Registration required via the calendar at phxlib.org.
SUNDAYS
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Learn desert gardening by getting your hands dirty with the Ahwatukee Community Gardening Project. Share in the knowledge, the produce, and the smiles. All ages welcome. Bring sun protection and water. Tools optional. DETAILS>> 7-9 a.m. in the northwest corner of the park at 4700 E. Warner Road, Ahwatukee. Information : acgarden.org or 480-759-5338.
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Wear your pajamas to a special reading of this holiday classic by Chris Van Allsburg. Enjoy cookies with your friends afterward. DETAILS>> 6:30-7:15 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Free. Space is limited & tickets are avail-
Ahwatukee Foothills Friend & Neighbors offers local women a chance to meet other ladies who like to have fun at monthly meetings and in its interest groups. The group meets the fourth Monday of each month at local venues to enjoy lunch or happy hour and sometimes a program. See
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In December, a holiday dinner-dance will be held Dec. 8 at the Foothills Golf Club. Payment is always due a week ahead of the event. DETAILS>> affanwomensgroup@gmail.com.
Chamber offers networking
The Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce networking and leads group is open to chamber members. DETAILS>> Noon, Native Grill and Wings, 5030 E. Ray Road, Ahwatukee. Gina Jenkins, 480-990-5444.
LD 18 Dems meet monthly
Legislative District 18 Democrats gather monthly, usually the second Monday, to share news, opportunities, food and laughter. Meetings include guest speakers, legislative updates, how-to sessions and Q&A. Volunteer or just enjoy an evening with like-minded folks. DETAILS>> For times and places: ld18democrats.org/calendar.
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Volunteer Eric will help with homework each Tuesday afternoon. DETAILS>> December 5, 12 & 19 4:00-5:30 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E Chandler Blvd. Ages 5-18. Free. No registration required. Coloring for grown-ups Adult coloring promotes mindfulness, reduces stress, and improves cognitive motor skills. We’ll provide the markers, crayons, colored pencils, and coloring sheets; you just bring yourself and your friends!
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Chair yoga featured
Inner Vision Yoga Studio offers chair yoga to help seniors and people recovering from injuries to stay fit. DETAILS>> 1:30-2:30 p.m., 4025 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee. $5 per class. Information:
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THURSDAYS
Foothills Women meet
Ironwood Library provides the snacks and fun every Thursday; teens just bring themselves and a friend! First Thursdays: video games; second Thursdays: art-making; third Thursdays: Upcycling Makerspace. Fourth Thursdays: Library Volunteer Opportunities. DETAILS>> 4-5:30 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E Chandler Blvd. Ages 12-18. Free. No registration required.
Improve your speaking skills and meet interesting people at Ahwatukee Toastmasters meetings DETAILS>> 6:45-8 a.m at the Dignity Health Community Room, 4545 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee.
Power Partners available
The Ahwatukee Chamber offers Power Partners every Tuesday except the second Tuesday of the month, when attendees are encouraged to attend the Wake Up Ahwatukee Morning Mixer. Unlike our Monday Power Group, you can have more than one member in each business category. DETAILS>> 7:45-8:45 a.m. Early Baker, 15645 S. 40th St., Ahwatukee. Free Information:. Gina Jenkins, 480-990-5444.
WEDNESDAYS
Tour Foothills Montessori
Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori offers a free tour every week for interested parents. DETAILS>> 4 p.m. 3221 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee. Information: 480-759-3810 or ahwatukeefoothillsmontessori.com.
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Hospice of the Valley offers a free ongoing grief support group for adults and is open to any adult who has experienced a loss through death. No registration required. DETAILS>> 6-7 p.m. first and third Wednesdays, Pecos Community Center, 17010 S. 48th St. 602-636-5390 or HOV. org. An informal, relaxed social organization of about 90 women living in the Ahwatukee Foothills/Club West area. A way to escape once a month to have fun and meet with other ladies in the area. Guest speaker or entertainment featured. DETAILS>> 7 p.m. second Wednesday of the month, Foothills Golf Club, 2201 E. Clubhouse Drive. Contact Shelley Miller, president, at 602-527-6789 or essentiallyshelley@ gmail.com
Parents can ‘drop in’
Parents are invited to join a drop-in group to ask questions, share ideas or just listen to what’s going on with today’s teenagers. DETAILS>> 5:30-7 p.m. second Wednesday of each month. Maricopa Cooperative Extension, 4341 E. Broadway Road, Phoenix. Free. RSVP at 602-827-8200, ext. 348, or rcarter@ cals.arizona.edu.
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Legislative District 18 Democrats gather for an informal chat. DETAILS>> Free and open to the public 7:30-9 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month at Denny’s, 7400 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler. RSVP: marie9@q.com or 480-5920052.
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Kiwanis meets weekly
The Ahwatukee Kiwanis Club meets weekly and welcomes newcomers. DETAILS>>7:30 a.m. Biscuits Restaurant, 4623 E. Elliot Road, Ahwatukee. Information: mike.maloney2003@gmail. com.
Mothers of Preschoolers gather
Free child care for ages 0 to 5. DETAILS>> 9 a.m. second and fourth Thursday, Foothills Baptist Church, 15450 S. 21st St. Call Kim at 480-759-2118, ext. 218.
‘Gentle yoga’ offered
Inner Vision Yoga Studio offers “gentle floor yoga” for core strengthening and healthy backs. DETAILS>> 1:30-2:30 p.m. 4025 E. Chandler, Ahwatukee. $5 per class. Information: 480-330-2015 or donna@innervisionyoga.com.
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Level Up: Harry Potter Edition!
Do you love Muggles? If so, join us for a special Hogwarts class in which you imagine and create our new Muggles Studies course. Attendees must agree to the requirements of this ASU research partnership to participate. Details are in the calendar at phxlib.org. DETAILS>> Dec. 2 & 9, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Dec. 16, 1-3 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages 8-12. Free. No registration required.
Alzheimer’s support group meets
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well as soft and subtle approaches to the art are available twice a week for beginners and intermediate students who are at least 15 years old. Step-by-step instruction and personal help are provided. DETAILS>> 2:30-5 Wednesdays and 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays at Hobby Lobby, 46th Street and Ray Road, Ahwatukee. Cost: $25 per class, $80 for four classes. Registration required: jlokits@yahoo.com or 480-471-8505.
You’ll be supporting the nation’s largest and most effective animal protection organization, seeking a humane world for people and animals alike.
Caregivers for Alzheimer’s patients can find support monthly. DETAILS>> 10-11:30 a.m. Ahwatukee Alzheimer’s Support Group meets the first Saturday of the month at Mountain View Lutheran Church, 11002 S. 48th St.
Bosom Buddies slates meetings
Ahwatukee/Chandler nonprofit breast cancer support group. DETAILS>> 10 a.m. to noon, second Saturday of the month. Morrison Boardroom next to Chandler Regional Medical Center, 1875 W. Frye Road, Chandler. Contact Patti Lynch at 480-893-8900 or tomklynch@msn.com or Cele Ludig at 480-330-4301.
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Ahwatukee Women in Business members have gifts AFN News Staff
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he group is small in number because it is little more than a month old, but members of Ahwatukee Women in Business have some gift suggestions for people who want to support their local business community and shop in their backyard. With a core group of 15 women, AZ Spine Disc and Sport owner launched
the group exclusively for women who own businesses located in Ahwatukee. “We know that women have unique challenges, and we want to be effective as a networking and marketing group without the extreme rigidity of some of the larger networks,” said Angela Christopher, president of the group. Women interested in joining can write AhwatukeeWomenInBusiness@gmail. com.
K8’S PET CARE
Owner: Kate McPike Contact info: k8spetcare@gmail.com, 480-718-5063
What does your business do?
Dog/cat sitting; daily visits as well as overnight stays
Recommended gift:
Gift certificate for pet sitting
AZ SPINE DISC AND SPORT
Why should someone consider this gift?
Give your friend/family member a day off and hire a pet sitter to take care their pet. (Special to AFN)
Both Kate McPike, left, and Marci Nedialkov, below, have some gift ideas for people who shop local.
IC3FIT
Owner: Marci Nedialkov Contact info: Phone: 480-689-6917, marci@ic3fit.com, ic3fit.com
What does your business do?
We help busy woman around the globe get fit and build confidence through online training, RD-designed nutrition plans and personal coaching. Having a community with like-minded women gives extra support and motivation when needed. Programs average $20 a week. We have optional photo shoots to help us hit our goals as a tribe. We have a blast.
Recommended gift:
Free consultation with founder Marci Nedialkov to see if our programs and tribe are a fit for you.
Why should someone consider this gift?
Women deserve to feel great and learn habits they can sustain for a lifetime. We pour so much into others and sometimes leave nothing for ourselves. Giving women a gift to better health is a life-changing gift.
(Special to AFN)
Gift certificate deals are available for Christmas at AZ Spine Disc and Sport.
Owner: Dr. Angela J. Christopher, DC, ART, MUAC, FATKR Location: 4530 E. Ray Road Contact info: 480-759-1668, AzSpineDiscAndSport.com
What does this business do?
AZSDS is a large multi-specialty medical office. Our goal is to provide a high-quality and convenient experience for our patients. Our office combines primary care, sports medicine, pain management, chiropractic, physical therapy, massage therapy, acupuncture and corrective exercise into one space. We also have on site X-ray and a Sonora Quest. Our goal is to provide high quality medical care, convenience and communication between providers in a unique way.
Recommended gift:
A year of monthly massage for $500. This package
KIM BRYANT PHYSICAL THERAPY Owner: Kim Bryant Location: 15833 S. 38th St. Contact info: 602-791-9298 or kimb@kimbryantpt.com
What does your business do?
Provides an integrative approach to health and wellness in the field of physical therapy with
includes 12 gift certificates for 50-minute massages with any of our four therapists; one-year package of B-12 shots for $200. This package includes 12 gift certificates for monthly B-12 shots.
Why should someone consider this gift? What is better than the gift of health? Out LMTs and Medical team have been voted best of Ahwatukee for the past seven years. Most people understand the importance of a good massage, but sometimes the hardest part is finding a good therapist. The LMTs at AZSDS are experienced in corrective care, medical massage, sports massage, deep tissue massage and some hold additional certifications like Active Release Technique (ART) and Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST). B-12 is a water-soluble vitamin that has many benefits. Most choose to have shots regularly because it can help people to feel like they have better sustainable energy. I personally recommend having both services at least monthly. complete one-on-one direct care by a doctor of physical therapy that specializes in pelvic floor issues.
Recommended gift:
$50off an initial evaluation.
Why should someone consider this gift?
This typically can cost over $200 dollars. This is an investment in your health and well-being. Longevity is priceless.
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PRAYERS AND PAINTBRUSHES
Owner: Cheryle Wallace Contact info: 602-293-6685, cherylwallace.pixels.com, Prayersandpaintbrushes@gmail.com
What does this business do?
“I am a watercolor artist working from my home. I am also an independent distributor for Young Living Products, which came about because of my fascination with the wellness resources found in essential oils and my desire to have a chemical-free home. Because of Young Living’s Seed to Seal policy guaranteeing therapeutic grade essential oils as well as multiple testimonies of my friends who have tried and loved their products, I have made the commitment to share the Young Living opportunity with any who will listen.
Recommended gift:
Young Living has a holiday gift catalog as well as the year-round opportunity of purchasing the premium starter kit ($341 value) for $160. This not only provides 11 of the most valued and frequently used essential oils, several product samples, and a diffuser, but enables one to purchase Young Living
THE POO CREW
Owner: Beth Garner Contact info: 480-359-7565, poocrewaz@gmail. com, facebook.com/poocrewaz
products at the wholesale discount of 24 percent for a year. A minimum annual purchase of $50 maintains wholesale status for the subsequent year. It is my desire to share the personal opportunity as well as the business opportunity with any and all who desire to have these quality products for health and wellness at their disposal. I still have that creative side of me at work. My paintings can be viewed on Facebook and my website.
Why should someone consider this gift?
It’s not something you would normally ask for and no one wants to clean up after their dogs.
What does your business do?
Clean up pet waste for homes and businesses and love your pups.
Recommended gift:
Gift certificate for one or two months of free service.
BELLA PROPERTY BOUTIQUE Owner: Susan Buonsante Contact Info: 623-850-4588, Susan@BellaPropertyBoutique.com
What does your business do?
Residential real estate with a primary focus in Ahwatukee and the Southeast Valley.
Recommended gift:
For any buyer utilizing my services and upon successful close of escrow, I will contribute up to $1,500 toward the buyer’s closing costs and provide a one-year home warranty up to $600. Plus, I will donate $150 to a charity of your choice upon closing.
Why should someone consider this gift?
With the holidays approaching, wouldn’t it be nice to keep your out-of-pocket expenses lower if you’re purchasing a home? Plus, you’re doing something great for your community as well.
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KG OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LLC
Kristi is an occupational therapist with over 20 years of experience. Her areas of specialty include pediatrics, school-based therapy, handwriting, self-regulation, mindfulness and therapeutic yoga for all ages. Kristi strives to continually incorporate complementary and integrative health methods and training into her private practice and personal lifestyle. She loves finding joy and appreciation in each experience and bringing this energy to her interactions with clients.
spirit experience targeting each meridian in the body. Meridians are energy pathways in the body that relate to emotions, physical manifestation/ discomfort, and mental patterns. This series facilitates the energetic flow within these pathways and brings an opportunity for self-awareness, the doorway to transformation, into your experience. Private rate is $95/hour. This series, with each session lasting 1.5 to 2 hours, is a magnificent deal at $599.
Recommended gift:
Why should someone consider this gift?
Owner: Kristine Giles, OTR/L, RYT Contact info: KristineGilesOT@gmail.com, 480-747-5328, Facebook/KG Occupational Therapy
What does your business do?
Five-session series “Energy Tune-Up: Balancing Meridian Chi for Wellness, Vitality & Joy.” This series focuses on yin asana, pranayama/ breathing, inspirational readings, mindfulness, creative enhancement follow up between sessions, essential oils, and more to create a mind-body-
We are all energy beings living in a world that is moving quickly and often pulling us in many directions at once. This meridian series is an opportunity to luxuriate in self-reflection, selfcare, mind-body-spirit connection, relaxation, and therapeutic movement/postures.
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Owner: Jill Oelkers Location: 15815 S. 46th St. Ste 120, Ahwatukee. Contact info: JLOSkinCare@cox.net or 480-221-9396
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What does your business do?
I am a licensed esthetician, collagen rejuvenation therapist, laser technician and makeup artist. I offer customized skin care solutions and personalized makeup applications. My treatments are clinically based and focus on results using the best in professional skin care products, technology, and techniques while maintaining the health and integrity of your skin.
Recommended gift:
25 percent off for first-time clients
Why should someone consider this gift?
Take advantage of this special to pamper yourself or to improve your skin.
FRESKO MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN
Owner: Janna and Kody Harris Location: 5033 E. Elliot Road, Ahwatukee Contact info: 480.940.3669 or freskokitchen.com
What does your business do?
Classes ages 6 months and up:
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Recommend gift:
Gift card for lunch or dinner.
EDWARD JONES
Contact: Vivien R. Enders, financial advisor Location: 16725 S. Desert Foothills Pkwy., Suite 104, Ahwatukee Contact info: 480-460-1149, edwardjones.com
Recommended gift:
Complimentary retirement plan reviews.
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Why should someone consider this gift?
Nothing is better than food. This could be a great introduction for someone who hasn’t been exposed to this cuisine, or a perfect gift to someone who already loves Greek food.
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Main Street Ahwatukee Brought to you by the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce
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Ambassador of the Month Rick Allen Legal Shield 12010. S. Tonopah Drive, Ahwatukee 480-221-6792 rickallen@30fold.com 30foldbenefits.com
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Specializing in customized gift baskets for you or your clients. Call them for gifts for any occasion such as holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, showers or “just because” gifts. Gifts for that hard to buy for person.
Desert Soul Boutique
(Special to AFN)
Jeremiah Greene, owner of South Mountain Window Cleaning, cuts the ribbon on his business as Ahwatukee Chamber President/CEO Lindy Lutz Cash, right, looks on.
What are some exciting things happening in your business? Company-wide growth quarter over quarter has topped 35 percent. Within our own agency, we’ve experienced a 20-25 percent growth rate year over year. But the No. 1 thing we are so proud of accomplishing is giving people their rights back. The sense of fulfillment with each new family or business covered, knowing they now have an advocate to help them navigate questions, issues and concerns is unparalleled.
4025 E. Chandler Blvd. Suite 10 Ahwatukee. 480-785-6080 desertsoulboutique.com
Desert Contemporary Boutique for the free spirited, stylish, fashion-forward women of the Southwest. Specializing in the latest Boho trends and accessories and unique gift items. Shop Desert Soul for that special person on your holiday gift-giving list!
What is your background? My background is both sales and technology. In 2008, I was searching for something to carry me through my retirement. When introduced to LegalShield, I immediately recognized a unique set of services that perfectly filled a huge gap in the marketplace. It was something I needed and could have used many times in my life. I knew smart people simply had to see it and did not have to be “sold.”
School of Rock
4645 E. Chandler Blvd., #114 Ahwatukee 480-483-7625 ahwatukee.schoolofrock.com
School of Rock isn’t just about creating killer musicians with a lasting love for all things rock. Because life isn’t a solo act, we’re equally focused on creating awesome bands of friends and musicians. We’re as much about orchestrating a community in Ahwatukee full of cool experiences as we are about building confidence, extraordinary teamwork, and achieving excellence through our unique teaching method. Welcome to a place where students learn to create face-melting music while developing the skills they need to do so much more.
Sundance Spa & Salon 10831 S. 51st St. Ahwatukee 480-893-0300 sundancespaandsalon.com
Sundance Spa and Salon is an integral part of the full service experience that defines the Four Points by Sheraton Phoenix South Mountain. Both men and women can find any service they need to present their very best appearance. Sundance also provides a gorgeous day spa where you can enjoy a relaxing massage, facial, manicure or pedicure, among our many other services. Anything that you need for your perfect day, you can find here at Sundance Spa and Salon.
REI Co-op
870 N. 54th St., Chandler 480-940-4006 rei.com/stores/chandler.html
At REI Co-op, we believe a life outdoors is a life well-lived. We know firsthand the importance of quality outdoor gear, and stand behind all of our products
What type of business services or products do you provide? We provide a suite of legal and identity protection services and small business consulting services that give business owners unprecedented access to quality legal counsel and business advice. We provide their employees with tools to deal with life’s distractions so that when they are on the clock, they are also on the job.
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Monday Power Partners are, from left: Paul Manning, Michael LeGault, Paul Klimke, Rick Allen, Merrylee Boes, Pam Parkinson, Sandra Aguilera, Agnes Oblas, Nick Knight, Sunny Vilayseng, Alain Bertout, Leigh Laugham, Robert Childress, Linda Bullard, Dan Meyers, Dee Gordon and Peral Elliott.
What are your special interests? I have a keen interest in biblical studies, history, and human behavior. I crave getting to know people on a deeper lever. I love a wide variety of music from church music, the classics, ’50s-’60s R&R, Motown, ’40s swing, cowboy tunes, “hillbilly” or “mountain” music. Just don’t be alarmed when I chime in.
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with a 100 percent lifetime satisfaction guarantee. As a co-op, we also believe that business should be done differently. That’s why we give back nearly 70 percent of our profits to members, nonprofit partners and our staff. Whether you’re new to outdoor adventure or a seasoned pro, we’re here to help with the gear, education and inspiration.
EVENTS For more info on these and other upcoming events, visit ahwatukeechamber.com.
Nov. 30 8-9 a.m.
Get to Know Your Chamber Mountain Park Senior Living 4475 E. Knox Road, Ahwatukee
Noon-1 p.m.
Whiz Kidz Ribbon Cutting 15425 S. 48th St., Suite 100, Ahwatukee
Dec. 7
Noon-1 p.m.
TekkEez Ribbon Cutting
4929 E. Chandler Blvd. #404, Ahwatukee
Dec. 12 8-9 a.m.
Wake Up Ahwatukee Morning Mixer Hawthorn Court 13822 S. 46th Place, Ahwatukee $5 member, $15 general admission
Dec. 13
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Round Robin Networking Arribas Mexican Grill 4649 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee
There are many reasons why shopping local matters BY GINA JENKINS AFN Guest Writer
T
he shopping season is upon us. After you finish your last workout with your trainer and feel you are properly in shape to conquer your list, here are a few reasons to consider why to shop local. Support your local economy by keeping money in your community. Support your community. Local businesses tend to give back to their community through charitable giving, product and service support as well as sponsorships. Whether it’s sponsoring a local baseball team, a monetary donation to a local charity, providing products or services for a local event or providing volunteers, local businesses support their customer base. Create jobs in your community. Local businesses are always looking for “locals” to fulfill positions, which often has a multiplier effect. One local business can trigger the need for other goods and services from another
local business which can also be translated into more manpower needed or rather an additional job is created. Local businesses provide a sense of community and provide a fiber of the character that makes up your community. If you are looking to see where you can shop to find all the items on your list. Look no further than the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce member directory available on the chamber website (ahwatukeechamber.com/directory.html) or download the chamber mobile app to put the directory at your fingertips. You can look through the different business categories to find all types of products and services along with places to dine, enjoy entertainment, take an adventure or to get you in shape for 2018. Looking for deals in the Ahwatukee? No need to wait for Black Friday. Download the “Save Local Now” app and see which businesses in Ahwatukee are offering sales and promotions. Save Local Now is not just for the holidays. Chamber members advertise through Save Local Now year-round.
Although, Ahwatukee small businesses are ready to welcome you every day of the year, Saturday, Nov. 25, is Small Business Saturday – a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities. Please join the SBA, the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce and organizations across the country in supporting your local small business by shopping at a small business. Remember Ahwatukee is a great place to live, work, play and SHOP LOCAL. Instructions for downloading the Chamber mobile app: If you are an iPhone user you can search “chamber nation” in the app store and the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce will be the first download to pop up in the pick list. If you use the Google app store, you simply type in “Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce.” The app puts Ahwatukee
businesses fingertips, makes finding events so easy and once you click on an event you can add to your calendar, register, invite others and map the location. Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce events are a great place for entrepreneurs to network and receive collaborative feedback on new business ideas or expansion plans from members who are already invested in the business community. Download our mobile app today and put these events at your fingertips. -Gina Jenkins is membership director for the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce.
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ASU survey: Angry customers cost businesses $300B in future sales BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY AFN Staff Writer
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hen that brand-new television breaks or the Internet goes out, consumers have no choice but to call customer service in search of a solution – an experience that often includes automated operators, long hold times and other inconveniences. Arizona State University’s newly released 2017 Customer Rage Survey found that these nightmare scenarios do not just irk consumers but also cost businesses hundreds of billions of dollars. The study – the eighth Customer Rage Survey since the White House first conducted it in 1976 – found that businesses have put $313 billion in future sales at risk due to ineffective customerservice programs that leave a majority of consumers unsatisfied. Consumers faced the most problems with cable/satellite television services, followed by computer and telephone services. Big companies accounted for the vast majority of these issues over small businesses, government agencies and nonprofit organizations. The survey found that 69 million families experienced at least one issue over the past year and 56 percent of people reported customer problems in 2017. That marks a 2 percent increase over 2015 and 24 percent increase over the original White House study. “I think that there are a number of things behind that uptick (between the original study and 2017),” Mary Jo Bitner said. “Some of the things are that the context that we live in today and the products and services have changed.” “There are a lot of complex products and services and things that can go wrong. People’s expectations are higher,” she added. Bitner is co-executive director of the Center for Services Leadership at ASU’s W.P. Carey School of Business, which conducted the study with Customer Care Measurement & Consulting. Confirmit and Bernett also participated in the study. Unlike in the original study, recent surveys found that the way companies respond to these complaints affects whether customers will use those products or services in the future. In 1976, the survey found that there was a 9 percent increase in brand loyalty among complainants over non-
complainants even when the complaint was not satisfied. “What (researchers) found (in 1976) was as long as you listen to people and let them complain, you were going to get an increase in satisfaction and a likelihood to return again,” Bitner said. “We don’t see that at all in 2017.” In fact, Rage Surveys from the 2000s found that brand loyalty decreased 10 to 12 percent as a result of dissatisfied complainants. Unsurprisingly, customer satisfaction has a direct correlation to whether consumers intend to use businesses or services in the future. Only 21 percent of those surveyed in 2017 indicated they were satisfied by the action taken in response to their complaints. Of that group, 68 percent had an intention to purchase from the business again. That intention to repurchase drops dramatically – to just 11 percent – when customers indicated they were somewhat satisfied. The intention to repurchase is nearly nonexistent in customers that were dissatisfied with the action taken, falling to 3 percent. This is a serious issue for businesses, as dissatisfied or somewhat-satisfied consumers accounted for 79 percent of those surveyed. This lack of satisfaction could be related to the disconnect between what customers wanted to receive and what they actually got. In 2017, 51 percent of complainants felt they received nothing for their complaint. For example, 87 percent of respondents indicated they “wanted to be treated with dignity” but only 37 percent reported that they actually received that treatment. Similarly, 76 percent indicated they wanted their product or service fixed but only 29 percent reported that the issue was actually fixed. Overall, 73 percent of customers reported they were most satisfied when they received a combination of monetary and non-monetary remedies for their complaint. That is much higher than the percentage of customers satisfied with only a monetary remedy (41 percent) or only a non-monetary remedy (23 percent). Typically, consumers – even young people – still use the telephone to make complaints, with 70 percent of respondents making complaints over the phone versus 12 percent using the
Internet. “People still want their problem solved and they don’t feel necessarily that expressing it online is the best way of getting that solved,” Bitner said. Customers indicated that several phone-related activities contributed to their dissatisfaction, including no option to speak to a live person, attempts to sell complainants additional products and having to repeat information. Businesses still need to pay attention to consumers’ online activity because of its reach. Posts on social networking websites spread negative word of mouth to 825 people on average compared to 12 people under traditional word of mouth. The news was not all bad for companies, though. The survey did find that the number of households experiencing “customer rage” fell to 56 percent in 2017, down from 66 percent in 2015. Customer rage refers to extreme anger. However, that decrease in customer rage did not extend to other negative emotions associated with customer service as 91 percent of people experienced frustration, 84 percent felt disappointment and 62
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percent experienced anger. “The bad news about that (decrease in customer rage) is the other emotions are equally important,” Bitner said. She also stated researchers have not pinpointed a definitive reason for the decrease in rage. Bitner suggested that companies can improve customer service by increasing satisfactory remedies and limiting the amount of time it takes customers receive a satisfactory resolution to their complaints. In the 2017 survey, just 25 percent of consumers said their issue was resolved on first contact. That number is up from just 11 percent in 2015. The average number of contacts required to resolve a complaint in 2017 was 4.1, a number that has held relatively steady since 2003. “I think a big issue for a company is to figure out how they can handle a complaint on the first call,” Bitner said. “I think that is a responsible for improving (customer complaint handling).” The 2017 Customer Rage Survey included a telephone survey interviewing a representative household sample of 1,000 respondents.
Learn about the Market Coffee & breakfast are on us! You're invited to join us at the next meeting of our monthly coffee club When: Friday, December 8th, 2017, 8:30-9:30a.m. Where: Sheraton Four Points 10831 S 51st St, Phoenix, AZ 85044 RSVP: 480-753-7664 by December 6th, seating is limited.
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Don’t be tempted to give table scraps to your pet BY MELINDA MALONE AFN Guest Writer
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hanksgiving is a special holiday that brings together family and friends, but it also can carry some hazards for pets. Overindulging in the family feast can be unhealthy for humans, but even worse for pets. Holiday food needs to be kept away from pets, and owners who travel need to either transport their pets safely or find safe accommodations for them at home. Keep the feast on the table, not under it. Eating turkey or turkey skin – sometimes even a small amount – can cause a life-threatening condition in pets known as pancreatitis. Fatty foods are hard for animals to digest, and many foods that are healthy for people are poisonous to pets – including onions, raisins and grapes. If you want to share a Thanksgiving treat with your pet, make or buy a treat that is made just for them. No pie or other desserts for your pooch. Chocolate can be harmful for
pets, even though many dogs find it tempting and will sniff it out and eat it. The artificial sweetener called xylitol – commonly used in gum and sugarfree baked goods – also can be deadly if consumed by dogs or cats. Yeast dough can cause problems for pets, including painful gas and potentially dangerous bloating. Put the trash away where your pets can’t find it. A turkey carcass sitting out
on the carving table, or left in a trash container that is open or easily opened, could be deadly to your family pet. Poultry bones can damage your pet’s digestive tract. Dispose of turkey carcasses and bones – and anything used to wrap or tie the meat, such as strings, bags and packaging – in a covered, tightly secured trash bag placed in a closed trash container outdoors (or behind a closed,
locked door). Be careful with decorative plants. Don’t forget that some flowers and festive plants can be toxic to pets. These include amaryllis, baby’s breath, Sweet William, poinsettia, some ferns, hydrangeas and more. The ASPCA offers lists of plants that are toxic to both dogs and cats, but the safest route is simply to keep your pets away from all plants and table decorations. Quick action can save lives. If you believe your pet has been poisoned or eaten something it shouldn’t have, call your veterinarian or local veterinary emergency clinic immediately. You may also want to call the ASPCA Poison Control Hotline: 888-426-4435. Signs of pet distress include: sudden changes in behavior, depression, pain, vomiting, or diarrhea. Contact your veterinarian immediately. Great food, festivities and pet safety awareness will ensure you and your furry family members enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving. -Malinda Malone is a certified master PetTech instructor (Pet CPR/First Aid) and dog trainer and owner of Diamond Cut Pet Spa in Ahwatukee. 480-689-1261
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Make a difference this holiday season: Buy local BY ERICA FETHERSTON AFN Guest Writer
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ou may have thought about your holiday spending budget for this year, but have you thought about where that money goes once you’ve spent it? Americans are expected to spend nearly $670 billion this holiday season, according to the National Retail Federation. That figure is more than the annual gross domestic product, the total dollar value of all goods and services produced over a year, for most of the countries in the world, including Argentina, Sweden and Belgium. So, what’s the impact of this huge amount of holiday spending? Studies show that when you spend your money with locally owned businesses – businesses that are headquartered here in Arizona as well as owned and operated by Arizonans – up to four times more money will stay in the local economy than if you spent that money at a national chain or global online retailer. Local companies hire local accountants,
graphic designers, website developers and others, which creates more job opportunities right here at home. If each holiday shopper shifted just 10 percent of their spending from national chains to independent businesses this holiday season, that would add up to a huge investment in supporting job creation in our neighborhoods with more diversified revenue that creates opportunities for residents. It’s a lot easier, and more affordable, to buy local for the holidays than you may imagine. Visit your local farmers market or any of the Bashas’ family of stores for preparing your holiday meals, or choose local products like Hickman’s Family Farm Eggs, Shamrock Farms dairy products, Danzeisen Dairy milk,
and others while shopping at the supermarket. Keep an eye out for “Local Product” stickers and signs that many stores are now proudly displaying. Stop by local craft and arts fairs for holiday gift inspiration, or visit your local bookstore or boutique for a range of gift ideas to make any Arizonan happy. If you’re bringing family into town, choose local entertainment options like Harkins Theatres or take them to one of our many great local restaurants. Other easy gifts include a bottle of Arizona wine, a six-pack of Arizona beer or even services, like a year’s worth of haircuts or oil changes from a local business. Shifting your spending this holiday season is only the beginning. Buying from locally owned businesses is more
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than just purchasing unique products from boutiques; it’s an economic strategy for creating prosperity for all Arizonans. And if you shop around, you don’t have to spend more money. Just visit the Local First Arizona online directory at localfirstaz.com for hundreds of local businesses headquartered in the East Valley. Local businesses are the foundation for a strong and vibrant community. Entrepreneurial diversity and opportunity is essential to job creation and reducing poverty. Keeping our money circulating in Arizona is the key to building community wealth that continues to reinvest in the places that we live and work. Our money is our power, and with power comes responsibility. You have an impact on building prosperity for all Arizonans every day when you choose to spend your money with local businesses. Take the pledge to Buy Local for the holidays, and know that you’ll be making a difference and creating an Arizona we’re all proud to call home.
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Making gratitude a default setting will change your heart BY DIANE MARKINS AFN Contributor
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hen we focus on our gratitude, the tide of disappointment goes out and the tide of love rushes in.” -Kristin Armstrong As holidays approach, we hear a lot about gratitude. Gratitude becomes a platitude. (See what I did there?) How about taking an honest look at gratitude for a minute instead of reading sappy sentiments about “there’s always something to be thankful for” and blah, blah blah. Have you had an easy, wonderful year? I hope you remember to incorporate gratitude into your consciousness and not just accept this as a given. “Easy” and “wonderful” aren’t the ways most people will describe their year. Most people are struggling – in one area or multiple ways. This year, I was drafted into a battle with breast cancer. I didn’t volunteer. Yet, without hesitation, when people ask how I’m feeling, my honest and overwhelming response is grateful. Unexpected challenges, crises and loss aren’t often lumped together with being thankful. At first glance, nobody appreciates the awfulness of those things landing in their lap. But God hasn’t been hiding from me during my roller coaster ride. He’s sitting next to me, shouting encouragement
and reminders above the chaos. If I wasn’t looking for Him in that seat, I might miss all the insights and inspiration He’s got for me. When you’re going through a hard time, life can be a blur. The biggest reveal has been that I’m a lucky, blessed lady. Truth that makes me grateful. I’ve already had a pretty fantastic life. There are people who love me. Those same people do nice things to help or just make me smile. I’m upright. Today. God has a massive track record of faithfulness – through history and in my life. Gratitude is such a fluid thing, and it is intensely relative for most of us. Circumstances rule. The bummer is that when bad stuff happens and we lose a portion of gratitude, our joy drains away
with it. Being thankful isn’t always our default setting. Regardless of the ever-changing onslaught of living, we can decide to
think and say things that reflect gratitude “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” James 1:17 I believe contentment and gratitude are inseparable and almost two sides of the same coin. When you are contented, you’re grateful. When you feel grateful, you experience contentment. Whatever your life looks like at this very moment, set your intention on the many things you can be thankful for. The result will be a changed heart which will give you something else to appreciate. -Ahwatukee Foothills resident Diane Markins is an author and lecturer. Read her at DianeMarkins.com or connect on Facebook/ WomeninHighDef.com.
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SUNDAYS
FOUNDATIONS OF OUR FAITH BIBLE STUDY
This biblical scripture study embraces a spirit-filled, intellectually honest and refreshingly understandable exploration of God’s Word. Lessons will combine Christian and Jewish theology along with Bible history, archaeology and linguistics for a rich learning experience. DETAILS>> 9:15 a.m. Mountain View Lutheran Church. 11002 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee. 480-893-2579. mvlutheran.org/classes.
BIBLE EXPLORED
This biblical scripture study embraces a spirit-filled, intellectually honest, and understandable exploration of God’s Word. Lessons will combine Christian and Jewish theology along with Bible history, archaeology and linguistics for a rich learning experience. DETAILS>> 9:15 a.m. Mountain View Lutheran Church. 11002 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee. 480-893-2579, mvlutheran.org.
HORIZON SEEKS YOUNG PEOPLE
High school and middle school students meet to worship and do life together. DETAILS>> 5 p.m. at Horizon Presbyterian Church, 1401 E. Liberty Lane. 480-460-1480 or email joel@horizonchurch.com.
KIDS CAN LEARN JEWISH LIFE
Children can learn and experience Jewish life. Chabad Hebrew School focuses on Jewish heritage, culture and holidays. DETAILS>> 9:30 a.m. to noon, for children ages 5-13 at Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life, 875 N. McClintock Drive, Chandler. 480-855-4333, info@chabadcenter. com, or chabadcenter.com.
SUNDAY CELEBRATION SERVICE
Inspirational messages and music to lift your spirit. A welcoming community committed to living from the heart. Many classes and events offered. We welcome you! DETAILS>> 10 a.m. Sundays at Unity of Tempe, 1222 E. Baseline Road, Suite 103, Tempe. Information: 480-7921800, unityoftempe.com.
FOUNDATIONS OF FAITH
The Foundations of Faith Bible study embraces a spirit-filled, intellectually honest and refreshingly understandable exploration of God’s Word. Lessons will combine Christian and Jewish theology along with Bible history, archaeology and linguistics for a rich learning experience. DETAILS>> 9:15 a.m. Mountain View Lutheran Church. 11002 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee. 480-893-2579. mvlutheran.org.
MONDAYS
JOIN CHRIST-CENTERED YOGA
This Flow 1-2 class (intermediate) is free and open to the community. DETAILS>> 6-7 p.m., Mountain Park Community Church, 2408 E. Pecos Road. Greg Battle at 480-759-6200 or gbattle@moutainpark.org.
CLASS TARGETS THE GRIEVING
Classes for those grieving over death or divorce. DETAILS>> 6:30 p.m., Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 739 W. Erie St., Chandler. 480-963-4127.
GOSBELLS
GosBells, Mountain View’s learning handbell choir, teaches you how to ring those bells in this group. Must be committed to rehearsals and performance/worship
times. DETAILS>> 6 p.m. Mountain View Lutheran Church. 11002 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee. 480-893-2579. mvlutheran.org.
BELLS OF PRAISE
Bells of Praise is always looking for subs to help in our ringing schedule. If you are an experienced ringer, contact Leslie via the staff page on our website. DETAILS>> 7 p.m. Mountain View Lutheran Church. 11002 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee. 480-893-2579. mvlutheran.org.
TUESDAYS GRIEFSHARE
Mountain Park Community Church is offering an ongoing GriefShare programs to help people deal with the pain of losing a loved one. DETAILS>> 6:30-8 p.m., 2408 E. Pecos Road, Ahwatukee. To register: mountainpark.org and click on Launch. Information: Alex at 480-759-6200
FINDING HEALING FOR PAIN
HOPE, an acronym for “Help Overcome Painful Experiences,” offers support for men and women who seek God’s grace and healing. DETAILS>> 6:30-8 p.m. Mountain Park Community Church, 2408 E. Pecos Road. mountainpark.org.
SENIORS ENJOY TUESDAYS
The Terrific Tuesdays program is free and includes bagels and coffee and a different speaker or theme each week. Registration not needed. DETAILS>> 10-11 a.m., Barness Family East Valley Jewish Community Center, 908 N. Alma School Road, Chandler. evjcc.org or 480-897-0588.
WEDNESDAYS
JOYFUL NOIZ CHILDREN’S CHOIR
Upbeat children’s choir with music and a message that kids can get excited about. This choir usually sings monthly during our worship services and presents a Christmas Musical. DETAILS>> 5:30 p.m. Mountain View Lutheran Church. 11002 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee. 480-893-2579. mvlutheran.org.
CHIMING CHERUBS
This “ringing and singing” choir is perfect for the younger kids who love music and want to learn to ring the handbells and/or enjoy singing! Chiming Cherubs present occasionally during our worship services and special holidays throughout the school year. DETAILS>> 5:45 p.m. Mountain View Lutheran Church. 11002 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee. 480-893-2579. mvlutheran.org.
THE GREATEST STORY: JESUS
Everybody loves a story. Join us as we read, hear, see and discuss the Story of Jesus and how it connects with our lives. Each week highlights a captivating video from the amazing sand artist, Joe Castillo. Become part of the Story as it engages us, surprises us, and transforms us. DETAILS>> 6:30 p.m. Mountain View Lutheran Church. 11002 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee.. 480-893-2579. mvlutheran.org/classes.
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usical and philosophical harmony has always been important in China. The Musical Instrument Museum is bringing them together with “Ancient Musical Treasures from Central China: Harmony of the Ancients from the Henan Museum.” “We have this extraordinary opportunity to explore the musical history of China – 9,000 years of it – through this collection,” said Colin Pearson, MIM’s curator for the exhibition and for the Asia collection. “It’s a great assortment of instruments and music-related artwork. There’s a little something for everybody. No one here, nor anyone I’ve spoken to, is aware of anything ever been staged here in America.” The exhibition runs through May 6 in partnership with the Henan Museum, one of China’s oldest and most prestigious museums. It explores the harmony among music, people, heaven and Earth through more than 60 rare instruments and works
of art. Ancient flutes and drums hark back to the dawn of Chinese civilization, giving guests a glimpse of the musical life of an early agrarian society. Grand racks of bronze bells evoke elaborate rituals performed during the formative years of Chinese culture. Lively ceramic figures illustrate the joyful mixing of cultures during the time of the legendary Silk Road. Elegant silk strings entertain gatherings of refined music lovers and inspire poetic contemplation. The Bone flute, 7000-5000 BC (approximately 7,000-9,000 years ago) comes from a collection of several flutes excavated from the Peiligang burial sites. Collectively, they are the oldest musical instruments in China. Crafted from the hollow wing bones of crane birds, these flutes are precisely tuned to a five-note (pentatonic) scale, indicating a highly developed music system. The Bianzhong bell-chime, 770-476 BC
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A musician demonstrates a bone flute, one of the instruments featured in the exhibit.
(approximately 2,500-2,800 years ago comprise 24 bells from the court of a duke of Zheng state illustrates the extravagance of noble families and is one of only 10 surviving sets made in the latter half of the Zhou Dynasty to play a flashy new style of music developed known as zhengsheng. See
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IF YOU GO Where: Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix Tickets: $10 for special exhibition only, $7 when purchased with general museum admission Information: 480-478-6000, mim.org
Robert Cray brings his style to town BY KENNETH LAFAVE GET OUT Contributor
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obert Cray knew what kind of music he wanted to make when he heard the blues on the radio as a child in Columbus, Georgia. Not only was the music filled with emotion, but the artists’ names were cool. “I was a kid and the nicknames appealed to me – like Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf and stuff like that,” said Cray, whose band performs Dec. 1 at Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale. While the blues and its artists inspired him, the instrument he chose had more to do with rock. “My dad loved Ray Charles and he thought it would be cool for me to play piano, so I started on piano,” he said. “But then the Beatles came and suddenly, everybody wanted to play guitar, including
me.” The guitar and the blues, flecked with rock influences, made a good pairing for Cray, who also added vocals to his musical mix. In 1983, he debuted with “Bad Influence,” an album that caught on with blues aficionados without quite going big in the mainstream. A steady crescendo of interest led at last to the 1986 album, “Strong Persuader,” which broke into the mainstream, but kept its blues identity. Many critics judged it the best blues album in years, and Rolling Stone wrote that the album was “a version of blues and soul that doesn’t come from any one region, building an idiom for songs that tell with conversational directness the stories of ordinary folks.” “Strong Persuader” earned Cray a Grammy See
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Tori Amos helps her mom heal with ‘Native Invader’ BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI GET OUT Editor
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alling from a “magical” tour stop in London, Tori Amos was upbeat, dubbing her fans “peeps” and promising they’ll leave her shows sprinkled in gold dust. Her demeanor changed from jovial to sad when she talked about her mother, the inspiration behind her 15th album, “Native Invader.” Maryellen Amos suffered a severe stroke in January that left her unable to speak. “I was on the floor in tears sometimes,” Amos said. “I was just at the foot of the couch, on the floor thinking it was just emotional whiplash. “I realized that Mary, my mother, had been attacked by this stroke that took over her. The correlation became Mother Earth, our resources were being attacked by a force. My mother was so connected to her father, who was part Cherokee Nation and part European. She always had such a reverence for the Earth and our resources.” Because her mother couldn’t speak, Amos tried to remember the things she told her. She wanted to honor her by making a record that was like “the sonic secret garden.” “I wanted a place of refuge where people can go in traumatic times, where they can step into the music and feel energized. That was the goal.” Maryellen played a deeper role with
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Each bell was specially crafted to produce two distinct musical tones. The bronze “divine beast” drum stand, 770-476 BC (approximately 2,5002,800 years ago) carries full-bodied and exceptionally rare depictions of mythical beasts. This drum stand example is one of the finest uncovered to date. Malachite has been inlaid into the bronze body in phoenix and dragon patterns, and many of the beast’s features are made up of small dragons, and its face is framed by two persimmon flowers. A tricolor glazed pillow illustrates two Confucian scholars in a manicured garden, one playing the qin while the other listens. The ability to play and appreciate the qin and its repertoire has been described as one of the most important virtues that should be possessed by Confucian
Amos’ “Native Invader.” She took a road trip through North Carolina’s Smoky Mountains to reconnect with the stories of her mother’s family. Amos’ mood turned peppy again as she stressed the importance of sharing her life with fans. “I have found, with the public – let’s call them the ‘peeps’ – I don’t know their experiences,” Amos said. “People have come up to me all over Europe saying, ‘I work in stroke rehab. We’re working on new techniques. Can you tell me what’s been going on with Mary?’ “I really value the people who come to the shows and share the music, and I value their stories and their experiences. People have made friends with each other who have come to the shows. That really means a lot to me.” Amos is set to play a one-woman show Nov. 29 at Mesa Arts Center. “It’s demanding,” she said. “You can’t really rely on the band to cover you if you’re tired. You have to know how to pace yourself. You have to make sure you don’t drop your narrative. “When you’re with a band, they can jam while you drink your water, have a little sip or put your lip gloss on – you have to have lip gloss. When you’re singing by yourself, you have to keep it moving, sister.” Amos is about more than the music. She cofounded RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and
scholars, and its performance was meant to be shared privately among friends. Musician and dancer figurines in a pavilion from the Han Dynasty, approximately 1,800-2,200 years ago, are on an unusual three-story tower. It houses an ensemble of musicians and dancers for the nobleman’s entertainment, as well as a complement of guards armed with crossbows. Many Han tombs included ceramic models of the palatial homes that deceased noblemen wished to inhabit in the afterlife. Using interactive technology to explore the exhibition, guests will see, hear and feel the harmony of the ancients. Video content will be available to watch performances on replicas of the instruments on display. “Most of the trips I have made to China, I was visiting their museum,” Pearson said. “It’s like getting acquainted with fellow
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Tori Amos has been affected by the sexual assault scandals. She founded RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network).
Incest National Network), which is the United States’ largest anti-sexual assault organization. She’s mortified with the number of women who have revealed their accounts of sexual assaults by the likes of movie mogul Harvey Weinstein. “It’s horrifying, and it’s been going on a long time,” Amos said quietly. “People have been protecting Harvey Weinstein and people like him. That is where we are right now. “We, as a community, and the public have to be involved. We can choose not to tolerate this in the workplace anymore. This is a moment here. This is a chink in the
armor. “I’m not just talking about one man. A lot of people were involved to make all of this happen for so many years. Their careers were destroyed. Their lives were destroyed. Their souls were destroyed. These women are brave.”
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When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 29 Info: 480-644-6500, mesaartscenter.com
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Instruments dating back thousands of years are on display.
museum colleagues. We’re building a relationship with parallel colleagues on the other side. “We also produced the video for the exhibition. We shot hours of original
material, both of music and interviews with the experts. That was a really fun trip. We’re doubly excited to bring that collection to life.”
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for best contemporary blues album, as did the follow-up, “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark” (1988) and a later collection, “Take Your Shoes Off” (1999). At 64, Cray looks back at a career that feeds a constant stream of repertoire for his touring shows. At Talking Stick, he will reach back to “Bad Influence” and travel to 2017’s “Memphis,” released earlier this year with the group Hi Rhythm. Along the path of that career, Cray has touched the core of popular culture in some unusual ways. Cray was the bass player for the fictional band Otis Day and the Knights in the 1978 comedy “National Lampoon’s Animal House.” He also shared the stage with rock guitar legend Stevie Ray Vaughan that last night before Vaughan’s tragic helicopter accident. And then there’s his 30-year friendship with Eric Clapton: “I was touring in Europe, I think 1985 or 1986, when the promoter came up to be and gave me a cassette tape of Eric Clapton doing the title song from ‘Bad Influence,’ which he was getting ready to release,” Cray said. “Eric had heard about us through a bass player and recorded the song. Within five minutes of getting the cassette, Eric
himself walked onstage. That led to our friendship. Within a few months we were booked on tours together.” Fender Guitars has produced a Craydesigned version of the Stratocaster. “It’s a matter of the neck shape and the way the pickups are wound, things like that,” Cray explains. “There are a lot of Stratocasters, but my design sounds the way I want it to.” For decades, he has remained Robert Cray. In fact, for a while in the late-’80s, he renamed himself “Night Train Clemens,” but it didn’t stick. His music didn’t need it. Who are the listeners today for his music? Cray sees a universal demographic in his audiences: “Yes, there is an older audience, but a whole lot of younger people come to the shows now, too,” he said. “You see, we’ve done this for 30 years, and so the old ones have brought their kids to our concerts, and now, the kids have been turned on to the music, so they come on their own. It’s kind of cool.”
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I ‘Godfrey and Hootie’ make for a tasty holiday treat BY JAN D’ATRI AFN Contributor
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y now, you probably have your Thanksgiving Day menu all set, so I’m just here to make you giggle – or gobble as it were. Godfrey the Gobbler and Hootie the Owl have been a part of my Thanksgiving tradition for years and I’m hoping they bring a smile to your face this holiday. They make great treats for a cookie platter and Godfrey makes an adorable place setting for each guest for the big feast. I’m hoping this puts a smile on your face this Thanksgiving! Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone! May it be truly blessed.
Godfrey the Gobbler
He makes a great take-away gift for your guests, but I dare you to gobble him up.
Ingredients:
1 package Keebler Fudge Striped Cookies (you’ll need two cookies per turkey) 1 package Small Reese’s Peanut butter cups Candy Corn 1 container Dipping Chocolate (Found in produce section)
Directions:
Melt the dipping chocolate according to package directions. Lay the first cookie down flat on a parchment lined baking sheet. Take a candy corn, dunk it in the chocolate and set it upright in the hole of the cookie. Let it harden. (That will brace the second cookie.) Take a second cookie and dip the bottom part into the chocolate. Set it upright on the second cooking (with the chocolate bottom on the cookie base) and let it rest up against the candy corn. Let harden. For the turkey body, dip the large side of a peanut butter cup into the chocolate and attach it to the cookie second cookie, which is standing upright onto the base cookie.
Make the face by dipping one side of candy corn and lay it on the rim of the peanut butter cup. Dip the back side in chocolate and lay it on the peanut butter cup. Finally….take a toothpick ,dip it in chocolate and dot your eyes!
Hootie the Owl Ingredients:
1 package of slivered almonds (Important: use just the ones that aren’t broken) 1 package Werther’s Original hard candies chocolate chips Whole cashews Vanilla frosting For the base, either frosted cupcakes or sugar cookies
t wouldn’t be Christmas in the East Valley without the bright lights shining at the Mesa temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For the 38th straight year, the lights will turn on Friday, Nov. 24, and shimmer from 5 to 10 p.m. daily through Dec. 31. Adding to the festivities are nightly concerts at 7 p.m. Dec. 1-25 in front of the church’s visitor center, 525 E. Main St. Performers range from bell ringers to soloists to children’s choirs to quartets and everything in between, said Stacey Farr, director of the Mesa temple Christmas lights project. Also staying on display through Dec. 31 are 100 nativity sets inside the visitor center. People can view those from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Artificial trees are decked out with lights and decorations and clustered together on the west side of the visitor center, offering people a chance to feel like they’re in a forest. QR code reader machines were added several years ago to the holiday display and they return this year. Eight display
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stands are scattered around. People can use smartphones to read the QR codes and be automatically linked to a portion of the LDS website with short videos. Church members view the light display as a gift to the community that has “grown to a wondrous display that is so serene and peaceful,” a spokeswoman said. The annual show began when volunteers put 5,000 little blue lights on top of the visitor center. Now, hundreds of thousands of lights are spread throughout the expanse of the temple grounds. There are too many lights to count. But, for perspective, the big star that is suspended high above the display contains 60,000 lights. And, the tall palm trees alone hold 100,000 lights. A conversion of all the lights to LEDs has been underway for several years. Parking is available on both sides of the temple and the Valley Metro parking lot at Main. Lesuer, across the street from the temple, has 525 parking spaces. Handicap parking spots are available, ramps lead to all parts of the display and the church has some wheelchairs in the visitor center which people can use.
Directions:
Pipe two circles of frosting on top of the cupcake or sugar cookie for the eyes. Place a Werther’s hard candy on top of each circle. Then pipe a little dot of frosting on top of the hard candy. Place one chocolate chip on each eye. Make “the fur” by attaching the slivered almonds in a circle around each eye. Make a second circle around first and then a third. Right in the center toward the bottom in between both eyes, make a cashew beak.
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Pride standout takes helm of GCU women’s basketball BY GREG MACAFEE AFN Sports Editor
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n Grand Canyon University’s first year of eligibility for the Division I NCAA tournament, a former Ahwatukee basketball standout has taken the helm of the school’s women’s basketball team. After playing in the WNBA for 11 years and coaching for the past three at the University of Oregon under head coach Kelly Graves, Mountain Pointe alum Nicole Powell has returned to the Valley to pass on her knowledge of the sport. Powell was never really looking to move on from the program that she had helped build at Oregon over the past three years – which is currently ranked No. 11 in the country and advanced to the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament before falling to the University of Connecticut. But after receiving calls from other small schools, she received a call from Grand Canyon University Vice President of Athletics Mike Vaught. “I thought I was really intrigued and wanted to know more,” Powell said. “Then, after my visit here I was really like ‘Wow. I really want to be a part of this and the GCU community.’ And I think the fact that being in my hometown was a bonus, but it wasn’t the only reason. It was about being here at GCU, and I feel like I have a GCU family.”
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Onetime Mountain Pointe High School basketball star Nicole Powell has now taken charge of a similar program at Grand Canyon University
She becomes the eighth coach in the program’s history, and now the Lopes are eligible for Division I postseason play for the first time in school history. One thing that stood out to Powell the most was the buzz and momentum around the program, and she is looking forward to building on both of those aspects. And she has the experience and talent to do so. During her time at Mountain Pointe, Powell accomplished a lot. She was named the Arizona Player of the Year twice and set school records with 2,478 career points and 1,760 career rebounds.
In her senior season, she led the Pride to a 30-2 record and an appearance in the state title game, averaging 21.1 points and 15.5 rebounds per game. That helped her earn a chance to play at Stanford University, where she was a three-time All-American and a threetime finalist for the James Naismith Player of the Year Award. She scored over 2,000 points in her four-year career and grabbed over 1,000 rebounds. Then she was drafted third overall in the 2004 WNBA Draft by the Charlotte Sting. One year later, in 2005, she won a WNBA Championship and earned the WNBA’s Most Improved Player Award.
Powell went from averaging 4.3 points per game as a rookie to averaging 10.7 points per game in her sophomore season. Her accomplishments in the league go on and one, including being named a WNBA All-Star in 2009 and leading the WNBA in free throw percentage in both 2007 and 2009. While those accomplishments are great, her experience playing helped set her up for her post-playing days. “Sometimes you don’t realize how much you know because you haven’t had to tap back into it,” Powell said. “Being a coach, and obviously starting off as an assistant coach, situations would arise whether it was in practice or a drill or what one of our kids were going through, how they are feeling, maybe they lost their confidence. There were a thousand things that could happen that make you reflect, because you pull on your life experience and asking how you can help.” That experience will come in handy as Powell tries to build off a team that went 15-12 last season and finished with a .500 record in Western Athletic Conference (WAC). It also finished with a home record of 11-3. “There is a huge amount of momentum on campus and in the athletics but also just the way the school is growing,” Powell said. “I feel like we are really blowing up and expanding, and I feel like we are feeding off that energy and that buzz.”
Pro athletes still struggling with financial management BY RYAN DROFMAN Cronkite News
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ike Tyson. Allen Iverson. Diego Maradona. Terrell Owens. Four major athletes, four major sports. And an estimated $600 million of earnings lost. Eight years after an eye-opening Sports Illustrated study that suggested 60 percent of NBA players go broke within five years of retiring from the game, concerns remain about professional athletes’ finances
with another NBA season under way. A new study by the National Bureau of Economic Research reports that nearly 16 percent of NFL players drafted between 1996 and 2003 declared bankruptcy within 12 years of retirement. “My mom is an educated woman, went to law school,” Suns forward Jared Dudley said. “So, I was lucky. A lot of players didn’t have that.” Athletes in financial distress can be found in all leagues and all cities, including those with Arizona connections. Former Diamondbacks pitcher Livan
Hernandez filed for bankruptcy in July after making $53 million in 17 seasons. Pro golfer Billy Mayfair lost many of the millions he made following a difficult divorce and custody battle. Short-time Diamondbacks manager Wally Backman, after an accomplished playing career, was sentenced in 2012 on charges of bankruptcy fraud, concealment of assets and money laundering. Boxing’s Tyson, basketball’s Iverson, soccer’s Maradona and football’s Owens all lost fortunes. How does it happen? Those close to
the situation suggest a variety of reasons, from lack of financial education to unscrupulous advisers to not taking advantage of resources. “I would say, on the two (NFL) teams I was on in those three years, probably 30 meetings or so, there was maybe four to five guys on the entire team that would show up,” former Arizona State and NFL quarterback Rudy Carpenter said about financial meetings the league offered. Carpenter also pointed to the NFL’s See
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Pulled shots can ruin a good round of golf BY ALEX FISHER AFN Guest Writer
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he pulled shot is destructive. It can ruin a good round of golf. All pull shots fly immediately left and stay left – unlike a hook, which starts slightly right before curving violently left. If you pull the ball, you’re unlikely to hook because each of these shots is the result of opposing swing paths. The pull is related to the slice – both faults are caused by an out-to-in swing path. The difference is that pulling stems from a closed clubface at impact while for a slice the clubface is square to the target or open. Here are a couple of quick checkpoints that you can use to stop pulling your golf shots. Check your ball position. If the ball is too far forward in your stance you are likely to meet the ball on a path that is traveling left (outside in) of your target. If you do this and your clubface is closed to the target, you’ll definitely hit a pull shot. Your body is aligned left of your target.
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401(k) program that allows large contributions that the league will match. Many players don’t take advantage of this, Carpenter said, because of a lack of trust and education. Many aren’t taught early enough about the financial world, and it causes distrust with the “system.” Carlos Dias Jr., a wealth manager who works with a variety of professional athletes with MVP Wealth Management Group in the Orlando area, believes mismanagement is a problem and that many athletes work with the same wealth manager/financial advisor their whole career. “They don’t know how they’re invested. They don’t know what they’re doing. They don’t know if they’re being overcharged on fees. They have no clue,” Dias said. “They just have somebody that’s ‘their guy.” Many accountants exist that also call themselves “business managers,” Dias said. In the last year alone, he has seen at least two big-name “business managers” that celebrities and athletes have sued.
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Make sure that you are correctly aligned to your target. If you happen to aiming left without realizing it your club path will also likely travel left of your target and you’ll pull the ball. Poor posture will cause you to hit pulled shots. First, we can all improve our posture. If you either stand too straight or are stooped over the golf ball you are unlikely to make a full shoulder turn on your backswing. Because it is very difficult to make a full shoulder turn, your weight fails to transfer properly. This will lead to an outside-in swing path. Like most common swing faults, you can remedy the problem by focusing on sound fundaments like posture and alignment. There are no short cuts to this crazy game. If you can dot your “I’s” and cross your “T’s” before you start your back swing, you’re more likely to be consistent on the golf course and hit great golf shots. -Alex Fisher is a PGA certified golf instructor in Ahwatukee. Reach him at 602363-9800.
“There’s a lot of mismanagement in this business,” Dias said. What people read about an athlete’s salary isn’t what the player is taking home. Many don’t realize that Giancarlo Stanton will receive about half of his $325 million mega-deal. It’s not only taxes but money to agents, financial advisers etcetera cut into paychecks. Another thing former players say is hurting athletes’ financial health is marriages that end. “Early in my career, I heard a league official say that once they retire, there is an 87 percent divorce rate among NBA players,” former NBA player Adonal Foyle wrote in “Winning the Money Game: Lessons Learned From the Financial Fouls of Pro Athletes.” “Although I haven’t verified this number, based on what I’ve witnessed, it seems about right.” Dudley believes that “the No. 1 thing for going broke is obviously divorce. Off the rip, you lose half your money to that. See
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The second thing is kids. Especially out of wedlock, you have two or three kids to different women; you’re paying all that child support. So, I think guys are smarter when it comes to that than they were 10 years ago.” He also believes athletes are starting to make “wiser choices. Fewer cars, less jewelry, buying smart homes. I don’t think guys are going for the hotel and restaurant things. They’re smarter than that, and I think the NBA now puts money into your account to help you get to your 401(k) and pension.” Carpenter agrees that divorce has cost players. “All of a sudden, you’ve got 15 million in your bank account and five million in debt and you’re feeling pretty good about yourself. Now, your $15 million dips to $7.5 million. And then you’re being asked to pay child support, spousal support, alimony, and now your $7.5 million dollars just went to zero. And you still have 5 million in debt.” This leaves many athletes asking “What can I do to protect myself?” One idea is to receive a “financial education,” but as Dias explains, sometimes
large brokerage firms will come to universities and educate players on how they plan on selling them once they make it. “Financial education is a great piece, but it really depends on how you’re getting that financial education and who’s teaching it to you,” Dias said. Even though many of these athletes are smart, Dias said, some accountants are taking advantage of them and draining their assets with phony tax credits and deductions. “They get surprised in maybe a few different ways,” Dias said. “One of the ways is that they’ve been falsely told their investments are doing really well when maybe they’re not. When it comes time that they might need some money from those investments, that’s where a lot of these problems arise, and they find out that these investments were maybe some scam or scheme.” Responsible athletes exist, too. Ryan Broyles, a star wideout at Oklahoma from 2008-2012 who spent three years with the Detroit Lions, took matters into his own hands after making approximately $3.6 million in the NFL. “Ryan Broyles had this great philosophy,” Dias said. “He was earning $600,000. He was living off of 10 percent of his salary. That is a good bench-
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Beta Sigma Phi, a woman's cultural and social organization, is looking to reconnect with non-active members in the East Valley. New members are also welcome. Beta Sigma Phi is a non-college sorority, which offers "sisterhood" and "friendship" to women of all ages. You can never underestimate the importance of other women in your life. Contact: Gail Sacco at gailsacco@q.com Bosom Buddies, Ahwatukee/Chandler nonprofit, breast cancer, support group, meets 10am-12 Noon on the 2nd Saturday of the month. Meetings are held every month at Desert Cove, located at 1750 W Frye Rd., Chandler 85224. This is just north (across the street) from the Chandler Regional Hospital. For more info, call Benji Tucker at 602-739-8822. NONDENOMINATIONAL, GREAT PRAISE AND WORSHIP, GREAT MESSAGES FOR TODAYS LIVING! OUR MISSION IS “EVANGELISM, HEALING, DISCIPLESHIP, THROUGH THE WORD OF GOD!
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Lighted motorcycle parade one of Kick-Off Party treats BY COTY DOLORES MIRANDA AFN Contributor
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Powersports. “We had people calling saying, ‘I have a motorcycle but it’s not a Harley, Can I still come?’ We didn’t want to be exclusive – a scooter can be in parade if they want to be,” said Hazlett. The parade actually begins before the stated 6 p.m. start time as the hundred or more cycles congregate at 5:15 p.m. at Foothills Baptist Church, at Chandler Boulevard and 21st Street. With the Phoenix Police Department’s South Mountain Precinct motorcycle team escorting, the holiday-lightedand-decorated motorcycles parade along
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Janyce and Bill Hazlett will once again mount their bikes for the motorcycle parade.
Chandler Boulevard’s newlyilluminated million white lights before driving into the park and down the spectator-packed Marketplace Street Fair.
Past attendees recall when the bikes, then mostly Harley’s, could be seen See
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coming down from the Candlewood Views subdivision on an adjacent hilltop, rounding the bends and appearing like a mobile Christmas tree. The newer route, instituted five years ago, was deemed safer. Traditionally, Janyce Hazlett, astride her Harley-Davidson Softail, custompainted with blue flames and covered in blue lights, leads the riders into the park. But this year, she asked her husband, Bill – who decorates his 2007 H-D Softail in multicolor bulbs – to ride lead. Viewing the motorcycles after a lighted FOL Kick-Off Parade precipitated their first foray into riding. “The Lighted Motorcycle Parade originated around 2001, and Bill and I went to look at all the bikes once they’d parked after the parade. That started the itch to own, and we took the motorcycle course the following year, then purchased our first bikes shortly thereafter,” Hazlett recalled. “I had to buy my own bike because Bill didn’t desire a ‘backseat driver,’” she said. “Then we became the organizers of the parade for the Festival of Lights Kick-Off party, and we still are today.”
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The Ahwatukee couple was instrumental in growing the parade. “We helped organize the riders who originally came from Chandler HarleyDavidson, and then we advertised and spread the word to anyone who wished to participate with any type of motorcycle,” she said, noting: “We’re not sure if there is any other opportunity for bikers to light up their bikes for a holiday parade, but this one sure is spectacular.” The Lighted Motorcycle Parade is the vehicle for Santa to arrive. As in recent years, he’ll be on a Polaris ATV, supplied by RideNow. Afterwards, he welcomes children and grownups to the stage for a personal visit. But the era as the Hazletts serving as leaders of the pack is ending. “This will likely be the final year of participation in the parade for the Hazletts, who are trading their bikes for an RV,” she said, referring to the 2016 KZ 24-foot travel trailer that serves as the way station for Santa Claus throughout the day. “We fully enjoyed this ride and will continue to actively assist with organizing this unique experience for the Festival of Lights in the future.”
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Pete Argenziano, Chandler resident and chairman of the Foothills Chapter of the Harley Owners Group (HOG), is taking a hiatus this year after an October heart attack, but his girlfriend, Jeannie Van Lew, is still involved along with approximately 30 other chapter members. In years past, Argenziano has ridden a 2011 H-D Road Glide Ultra and a 2010 H-D Road King. He currently owns a 2015 H-D CVO Road Glide Ultra. Decorating his bikes has always been a fun part of the event for him. His Harleys were lit with battery-powered strings of lights, reindeer antlers on his windshield and a large, stuffed Santa Bear on his luggage rack. “This would be my fifth year, and it’s a lot of fun,” said Argenziano, who will be a parade spectator cheering his fellow chapter members and Van Lew. “It’s such a fun, family-oriented event. And I’m glad to see they’ve extended the hours because it used to be they’d close up right after we got there and rode through,” he added. “Now we can have a little time to enjoy it, too.” This is the 14th year for Van Lew, also a Chandler resident and HOG member, who rides a 2012 H-D Street Glide decorated with different-colored
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