2 1 2014stsn p49 64 neighbors

Neighbors

www.SanTanSun.com

February 1 – 14, 2014

49

Neighbors Local Valentine’s Day specials abound

Are You a Wrestler?

Where to Eat

Spirituality PAGE 74

PAGES 82-86

Neighbors PAGE 56

‘Brew King’ DC Farmers Market connects community with fresh produce opens gastropub in historic district

Lots of fun and craft beer on tap for Arizona Beer Week

BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON

BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON

Foodies and beer aficionados were sad when James Swann had his “swan” song at Whole Foods several months ago. The beer guru is one of the most—if not the most—knowledgeable people on all things brewed in Arizona. People would flock to his classes at Whole Foods.

Now, Swann, who hosts the Internet beer-centric show “Adventures in Brew,” is opening The Perch; an innovative gastropub, on Feb. 14 at 232 S. Wall St., Chandler. The trio of business partners is practically living there 24/7 to get the eatery ready for the public.

“It surely feels like it,” notes Swann.

“I’m insanely excited.”

Dedicated to all things craft beer, Arizona Beer Week from Feb. 15 to Feb. 22 gives lager lovers the chance to enjoy an entire week dedicated to their drink of choice.

“I’m not sure if it’s getting bigger; I think it’s getting more focused,” says Rob Fullmer, Arizona Craft Brewers Guild’s executive director.

“The first two years people loaded up on the events and in those first years it SEE BEER WEEK PAGE 52

SEE PUB PAGE 54

RELISH THIS!: Judy Egge, president of Sunshine Specialty Foods, offers samples of her homemade relishes at the Downtown Chandler Farmers Market. STSN photo by Tracy House

BY TRACY HOUSE

BIRDS OF A FEATHER: Partners in The Perch, from left, are James Swann, Sue Sechrest and Rebecca Lavenue. STSN photo by Lynette Carrington

Every Thursday, from October through May, Chandler residents have the opportunity to shop fresh, local foods and crafts at the Downtown Chandler Farmers Market. The open air market brings in about 35 vendors to share their local specialties and handmade items with the community.

The 8-year-old event came about organically, according to Marnie Brookins, special events manager for the DC, Downtown Chandler, a nonprofit that operates on contract for the city of Chandler.

Brookins explains, “It kind of started informally. Our farmer was making deliveries into downtown and approached the downtown district and said ‘I want to set up and do a farmers market,’ and other vendors heard about it, other people started tacking on to it, and about eight years ago we took over management of it.”

From fresh produce to relishes, honey, cheeses, baked goods, oils and vinegars, salsas, spices and desserts, the vendors are out each week to share their specialty items and get to know the community.

SEE FARMERS MARKET PAGE 50

CRAFT BEER SHOWCASE: Craft breweries throughout the state will participate in Arizona Beer Week. Submitted photo

50

Neighbors

February 1 – 14, 2014

FARMERS MARKET FROM PAGE 49

Judy Egge, president of Sunshine Specialty Foods, has been bringing her handmade relishes, Relish This!, to the farmers market for five years. “I go all the time. I’ve done it for years. I love it.”

Egge says she gets a lot of repeat customers at the farmers market and new ones all the time. Her Chandler-based company ships relishes all over through her website sunshinefoodco.com. She says she buys her fresh vegetables as local as she can and her relishes can be found in AJs Market.

The vendors apply to participate and then are chosen to offer a variety of smaller, handmade items. Priority is given to season-long vendors. Brookins says they shy away from bigger, conglomerate types of businesses at the DC Famers Market. “We’re trying to offer a variety of products and services to the public.”

“It’s great—the DC people run it, they’re wonderful,” Egge says.

In addition to the vendors, there are booths with food to snack on at the market; tamales, kettle corn, shaved ice, Polish sausage and more.

“The market’s great. They have music, different entertainment. It’s a fun group of people and it promotes downtown Chandler. I love it,” Egge says.

The first Thursday of each month is an expanded market hosting up to 10 craft vendors showing their wares. A monthly market sponsor, from outside the food area, is given the opportunity to set up a booth enabling DC Farmers Market to bring in live music and entertainment, such as Ballet Folklorico, a few times a month.

Special guest vendors are invited

FARM FRESH: Produce is brought in weekly straight from Jeff Scott Farms out of Willcox.

Pick from an assortment of vegetables and fruit and enjoy the open air market with vendors, food and entertainment. STSN photo by Tracy House

every once in a while Brookins mentions.

“We try to have variety. Sometimes we’ll have a kids craft or a kid activity like hula hoop contests.” Market sponsors or special guests are listed on the website, downtownchandler.org.

In the off season, May to October, the farmer continues to bring out the fresh produce. “He’s there 12 months out of the year,” Brookins says.

“We’ve got a good group of vendors,” Brookins says. “They’re a really nice crowd.”

The Downtown Chandler Farmers Market is held in downtown Chandler and is open to the public from 3 to 7 p.m.

Thursdays, through May. For information about the market, to be a sponsor or vendor, visit downtownchandler.org.

Tracy House is the news editor for the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at tracy@santansun.com.

www.SanTanSun.com

Sponsorships available for Celebrity Golf Classic Tournament

Million dollar hole in one with Chandler Horizon Rotary Club

The Celebrity Golf Classic tournament will take place at 1:30 p.m. Fri., April 11, at Ocotillo Golf Resort, 3751 S. Clubhouse Dr., Chandler. The tournament will include 100 players, 25 foursomes.

There are a variety of title sponsorships available for a fee of $25,000; presenting sponsorships for $15,000; hole sponsorship for $5,000; spirit sponsorship for $7,500 plus product and beer sponsorships for $5,000 plus product.

Contact Engine Shop and ask for Ian Grutman at 305-531-5656 or Ian@ engineshopagency.com or the CRC Foundation and ask for Keyonne Campbell at 602-565-0759 or Keyonne@ crcfoundation.info.

Join the Chandler Horizon Rotary Club as it hosts its 21st annual Million Dollar Hole in One Amateur Shootout.

Starting Sat., Feb. 15, at the Chandler Downtown’s Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, 1 San Marcos Pl., Chandler.

Give it a shot to qualify and win a million dollars to help local charities.

It is giving away prizes, cars, golf clubs, rounds of gold, gift cards to local restaurants, special golf challenge prizes, and of course, money. Then, join the rotary for its celebration event at its neighborhood partner, Coach & Willie’s for live music, food and drink.

Sunbird Kare Bear Faire Find unique gifts and more during the Sunbird Kare Bear Faire from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Sat., Feb. 1, in the Sunbird Ballroom at Sunbird Golf Resort, 6240 S. Sunbird Blvd., Chandler.

Admission is free for the event.

The Sunbird Kare Bear Faire fundraiser includes more than 40 vendors with distinctive artwork, woodwork, lighted wine bottles and decanters, jewelry, crochet items, Mary Kay products, embroidery work, leather goods and more fine gifts.

The Kare Bears have a white elephant table, a 50/50 raffle and coffee and rolls for sale.

The event is open to the public and the Horizon Room restaurant in the community has coupons available at the Faire for lunch with a 20% discount that day.

Contact Shirley Jackson at 480-883-9018 for more information.

LIMITED TIME OFFER!

WE MAKE

beautiful Easy with Chandler’s

Premier Board Certified Family Medicine Physician

No doctor? New patients welcome! No insurance? No problem. Same day appointments available!

CURRENT SPECIALS

Gil M. Holland, MD, FAAFP Laura Leal, FPN-BC

$9.50 $439

480-814-1100 www.ocotillofamilymedicine.com

3200 S. Alma School Road, #204 Chandler, AZ 85248

$950

$9 $400 $750 per unit

Neighbors

www.SanTanSun.com

February 1 – 14, 2014

TWICE THE BENEFITS

With ZERO Start-up Fee!

0

money down

$

NO MONEY DOWN! $19.99 Per Month Come Visit Any of our 8 Valley Locations!

BLACK CARD SPECIAL Hurry offer expires, Friday February 14, 2014.

Exclusive Black Card™ Benefits:

Chandler 480-963-4200

Tempe 480-361-4200

Oro Valley 520-544-4200

North Phoenix 602-588-4200

• 2-For-1 — Bring One Guest Per Day Free • Unlimited Tanning & Red Light Skin Therapy • Unlimited Use of Massage Chairs and Hydromassage Beds • 1/2 Price Cooler Drinks • Unlimited Free Fitness Training • Use Any Planet Fitness Nationwide (Over 700+ Locations) • Fantastic Black Card Discounts at Local Vendors

Mesa 480-219-8484 Tucson 520-293-4200

Billed monthly to a checking account for a minimum of 12 months. Annual Membership Fee of $39 will be billed on or shortly after June 1st.

Ahwatukee 480-705-9051

West Phoenix 623-344-0600

Peoria - Arcadia - Glendale (Locations Coming Soon!)

For franchise info or to join online visit www.planetfitness.com

Proud Sponsor of

51

52

February 1 – 14, 2014

Neighbors

Chao, an urban Asian eatery, opens in Chandler

BEER WEEK FROM PAGE 49

centered around people who understood beer and there were special beers for them.”

Now, the event appeals to different audiences.

The week kicks off with the 14th annual Strong Beer Festival at Steele Indian School Park in Phoenix on Sat., Feb. 15. The event helps to celebrate a week of festivals, dinners, pub crawls, beer tastings and happy hours across the Valley and in Tucson, Pine and Prescott.

The Strong Beer Festival is focused on beer with higher alcohol content that includes a wide variety of craft beers and specialty styles.

In a first-of-its-kind team-up, there will be a Rare Beer Dinner featuring Four Peaks Brewing and SanTan Brewing Co. on Feb. 18 at Vintage 95, Wine Lounge. The dinner will carry a Brazilian theme and Vintage 95 Executive Chef Michael Wahlberg and his team are creating a stellar offering of entrees paired with rare beers.

“Especially with the local breweries, it’s more about the chef and what he can do with these special, rare beers,” Fullmer explains.

“It’s evolved. They’re chefs and they deal with flavors all the time and some of them are pretty unique, but often times, it’s more about letting the chefs show off.”

There are many other beer pairing dinners taking place during the week, including those at The Desert Belle at Saguaro Lake on Sun., Feb. 16, and Barrio Brewery in Tucson on Sat., Feb. 20, and lots of other culinary surprises at locations throughout the state. Fullmer explains one unique event this year.

“This year there’s a ‘beerlesque’ show: burlesque and beer,” he says.

This 1950s-inspired show takes place at the Yucca Tap Room (check the website for a

www.SanTanSun.com

ARIZONA BEER WEEK: There are festivals, beer pairing dinners, happy hours, pub crawls and more from Feb. 15 to Feb. 22 at locations around Arizona. Submitted photo

schedule). The Skirt Chase 5K is a healthy way to celebrate Arizona Beer Week and takes place at Tempe Town Lake on Sat., Feb. 20. The race finishes just a few paces from the Four Peaks Beer Garden and there is also an after party. Registration ends the week before the event. (All proceeds from alcohol go to the Sally Meyerhoff Foundation.)

The popularity of craft beer has really exploded in the last decade and Arizona Beer Week is a testament to the level of interest of people who love craft beer.

“I think it has a lot to do with the rise in home brewing nationwide,” states Fullmer.

He thinks that the physicality of doing the beer brewing is attractive to some people and it gives them a chance to get out and be social.

“Home brewing really brings people out.”

For a complete listing of all the events (and associated registration pages) for Arizona Beer Week, visit arizonabeerweek.com.

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

The urban Asian eatery, Chao, has opened in the Pecos Ranch Shopping Center at the northeast corner of Dobson and Germann roads in Chandler. It features modern décor, indoor and outdoor dining, fire pits, craft beer and a full menu of Asianinspired dishes.

Chao is a new restaurant concept developed by David Fliger, the Chandler restaurateur and owner of Latitude Eight Thai Grill, which closed in December so that Fliger could focus all of his efforts on the launch of Chao.

The menu at Chao features a wide variety of nosh items as well as full entrees including pad thai, curry, fried rice, spicy basil prawns, teriyaki chicken,

spicy stir fry and much more. The menu offerings will vary from week to week depending on seasonal options.

Happy hour specials include $5 pitchers of craft beer, $5 glasses of wine and $5 house cocktails from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Chao is located at 1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler, and is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

“Like” Chao on Facebook at facebook.com/ChaoPhrayaAz to stay in the loop on upcoming specials, events and promotions. For more information, visit chaochadler.com.

Lamplighter Chorus delivers singing valentines Every year the Lamplighter Chorus delivers singing valentines throughout the East Valley. This year is no different.

Whether it’s your husband or wife, boyfriend or girlfriend, partner, teacher, boss or your anonymous crush, four sharply dressed men will tell them they are loved on this day. The chorus has performed singing valentines at homes, business offices, restaurants, doctor’s offices, car dealerships and a police station.

The recipient of the valentine will receive two timeless love songs, a rose, a box of chocolates and a Valentine’s Day card for $45. Additional roses and more chocolates can be included for only $5 each.

To order your singing valentine, visit evbarbershop.com and singingvalentines.com.

www.SanTanSun.com

Neighbors

February 1 – 14, 2014

53

54

February 1 – 14, 2014

Neighbors

www.SanTanSun.com

PUB FROM PAGE 49

and cages. They are a natural complement to the jungle-like ambiance on the main patio that includes lush foliage and lots of shade. Swann points out the expansive misting system and even a “fogger” that keeps the patio climate comfortable without drenching guests.

Swann motions to the bar inside the restaurant while saying, “Most of the wood is reclaimed wood and we used it in various places.”

Sechrest adds, “All the brick is reused, too. We’ve moved a lot of it around.”

On the smaller patio, two “outhouse”style bathrooms feature an outside unisex sink set atop a massive tree trunk repurposed as a pedestal. Want to see something really cool? Go inside and check out the “twinkling stars” embedded into the granite-topped bar. The attention to detail is only one of the many things about The Perch that make it special.

A new pub takes flight Soon, The Perch will also launch its own brewery. Because Swann is involved, people can expect it to produce topnotch beers and certainly some brews that think outside the proverbial box.

“We’re going to stay way out in left field when it comes to beer,” Swann states enthusiastically. “We’ll have Dragonfruit Double IPA and beers with acai and pomegranate.” The brewmaster at The Perch will be Andrew Bauman and Swann is excited at the opportunities that will present themselves with the opening of the brewery. How will The Perch fare with beer juggernaut SanTan Brewing Co.

HELLO!: White cockatoo, “Luna,” greets patio guests at The Perch. STSN photo by Lynette Carrington

REPURPOSING RESOURCES: The restroom sink at The Perch is a repurposed tree stump originally found at the pub’s site. STSN photo by Lynette Carrington

down the block? Swann was actually the first hire when SanTan Brewing opened.

“Anthony has been highly supportive,” notes Swann (speaking of Anthony Canecchia, owner of SanTan Brewing).

“We want to appeal to our female clientele,” Swann explains. “We’ll be very, very female friendly and we’ll have a strawberry beer on tap, a hard cider on tap and a Belgian peach ale on tap.” The Perch will hold regular “Manicures and Martinis” events where women stop in for drinks and get their nails done at the neighboring salon.

There will be 25 beers on tap in the restaurant and specialty rotating beers.

Happy hour will run from 3 to 7 p.m. each day, with $5 wine available at all times. The kitchen will also be open late, depending on what the clientele prefers.

Food will be a departure from the norm and will be reasonably priced.

Lavenue states, “The menu will be very beer-infused. We have a wood-burning pizza oven and our pizza will have a beer crust. We’ll also have a dessert made with a stout (beer) icing.” Swann adds, “We’re a Southwest upscale gastropub.

We’ll have a lot of fresh items on our menu, vegetarian items, too. It will be a fresh, modern, upscale menu with lots of citrus.”

Bird’s eye view Another feature of The Perch is…the perch. The bespoke rooftop patio will have seating, its own designated bar and 10 beers on tap. “You can see everything up there. You can see all around Chandler,” Swann notes of the view. The

perch patio is open regular business hours and will be ages 21 and older after 3 p.m. each day to give adults a place to call their own above Chandler. “The rooftop is cigar-friendly and we’ll hold an event up there called ‘Cognac and Cigars,’” states Swann.

The Perch will host wine and beer events as well as fundraisers for bird and pet organizations. It will also serve as the permanent home of “Adventures in Brew.”

For more information, call 480-5672896 or visit it on Facebook for the latest updates and events at facebook.com/ theperchpub.

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

WOMEN'S AND MEN'S COMFORT SHOES

On Any One Item Over $50 omfort and S pean C tyl o r e Eu

One coupon per visit, per customer. Expires 2-28-2014

We are a family owned-business that specializes in Euro-comfort shoes with a flair for fashion. Most assume that comfort can’t be cute, but that's just not the case! Come visit our new unique comfort boutique so you can understand why, “Nothing is as thrilling as a shoe that looks and feels good!”

see you soon!

Keen, Dansko, Josef Seibel, Olukai, Romika, Fly London, Birkenstock, Merrell, Antelope, Reiker, Miz Mooz, Clarks, Klog, Arcopedico, Earthies, Mjus, Alegria, Baggallini, Big Buddha.

480- 275-2898 • 11 W. Boston Street, #2 • Historic Downtown Chandler

Neighbors

www.SanTanSun.com

February 1 – 14, 2014

AMAZING SALE! American Factories, American Products and American Prices $298 Queen Size Memory Foam Mattress Set

$498 5 PC Dinette with built-in lazy Susan

$998

$998

Queen bed, dresser, mirror and 1 night stand

Queen bed, dresser, mirror and 1 night stand

$498 5 PC contemporary dinette set

$1,098 Leather sofa and love seat

FINANCING AVAILABLE FOR 12 MONTHS WITH NO INTEREST!

480-786-0777

| 1980 N. Alma School Road, Chandler, AZ 85224

Hours: Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Visit us online: www.MyAmericanFurnitureGalleries.com

55

56

Neighbors

February 1 – 14, 2014

BY ALISON STANTON

Cupid is in full force this Valentine’s Day, and many local restaurants are getting into the spirit of the love-themed holiday by offering an array of tantalizing meals, treats and more.

Murphy’s Law Irish Pub & Ale House Murphy’s Law Irish Pub & Ale House is featuring an all-day meal for two on Valentine’s Day, Fri., Feb. 14, which includes choice of appetizer, two main entrées, dessert and a bottle of champagne.

Cost is $40. To add to the festivities, the Dickensons will perform at 9 p.m. Info: 480-584-0542. Murphy’s Law Irish Pub & Ale House is located at 58 S. San Marcos Pl. in downtown Chandler.

Cork On Fri. and Sat., Feb. 14 and 15, Cork is featuring a four-course menu in place of its regular offerings. For $75 per person, diners can enjoy potato and leek soup or baby arugula salad, served alongside choices like pan-roasted petrale sole served with potato pancake, Mediterranean mussels, grilled beef tenderloin, or boar shank osso bucco, paired with butternut squash risotto.

Dessert for two features delicious choices like raspberry Bavarian bombe or a chocolate brownie with fresh raspberries.

Cork is located at 4991 S. Alma School Rd., Suite 101, Chandler. Info: 480-883-3773.

123RF.com

Local Valentine’s Day specials abound

www.SanTanSun.com

SanTan Brewing Co. On Valentine’s Day, people can treat their special someone to a scrumptious dinner at the SanTan Brewing Co. Special menu items include smoked rib eye, lobster pot pie, and pollo con espinaca.

Reservations are required. SanTan Brewing Co. is located at 8 S. San Marcos Pl., in downtown Chandler. Info: 480-917-8700.

Bernard’s at Ocotillo Diners have their choice of two appetizers, two entrees and two desserts on Valentine’s Day at Bernard’s at Ocotillo.

The meal is $49 per person; taxes, gratuities and bar drinks are extra. The dinner is from 5 to 9 p.m. and reservations are recommended. The complete menu will be posted on the website. Info: ocotillogolf. com or 480-917-6660. The resort is located at 3751 S. Clubhouse Dr., Chandler.

Chompie’s To celebrate its 35th anniversary in business—which is on Valentine’s Day— Chompie’s is offering all-you-can-eat, fromscratch buttermilk pancakes for $3.35 per person all day. The buttermilk pancakes are regularly $5.69 for a two stack and $6.69 for a three stack, and the deal is for dine-in orders only. Also on Valentine’s Day, customers can buy three and get the fourth large New York black and white cookie for free. In addition, customers will get 75 bonus points, which are valid for $5 off their next visit, when they fully complete

their Chompie’s Rewards registration on Valentine’s Day. Chompie’s is located at 3481 W. Frye Rd., in the Chandler Village Center.

Info: 480-398-3008

Rawhide Steakhouse Dinner and dessert specials await diners on Valentine’s Day at Rawhide Steakhouse at Wild Horse Pass. From 5 to 9:30 p.m., the restaurant is serving a memorable meal created by Executive Chef Jonathan Scott. Menu choices include butternut squash bisque with bacon apple relish for the appetizer course, entrée selections like filet mignon medallions with wild mushroom red wine sauce or jumbo sea scallop pasta with white truffle cream, and decadent desserts like dark chocolatecovered ice cream truffle with wild berryinfused whipped cream. The cost is $55 per person plus tax; a gratuity will be added for parties of eight or more. Reservations are highly recommended, and can be made by emailing reso@rawhide.com or calling

480-502-5600. Rawhide Western Town and Steakhouse is located at 5700 W. North Loop Rd., Chandler.

Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa Treat your significant other this Valentine’s Day to Arizona’s only Five-Star and Five-Diamond restaurant, Kai at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa. The restaurant is featuring a seven-course prixfixe Valentine’s tasting menu from 5:30 to 9 p.m. The menu is $165 per person with wine pairings available at an additional cost.

Highlights include cold weather vegetables like Arizona beets; bone marrow-coated potato confit and nopalito dust, or cast iron seared John Dory with Four Corner bean puree and Santa Barbara mussel broth. Diners can also feast on braised wild boar with hand-rolled potato gnocchi, Perigord truffles, wild rocket and shaved Ossau Iraty cheese. End the meal with red velvet sponge cake topped with

Build Your Dream Home in a Great Chandler Location!

Luxury Custom Home Lots • Use Your Own Builder • Gated Subdivision • All Utilities • County Island • Low Cost Permit Fees • Half Acre to Full Acre Lot Sizes • Min. 2,500 sq. ft. Home Allowed

MORE THAN A FABRIC STORE!

CALL HUNTER PACE AT THE DARWIN WALL TEAM

ARIZONA AVE. AND RIGGS RD.

ARIZONA AVE.

602-616-9516

RIGGS RD.

Borders Chandler Paseo Trail

Designing residential home interiors in the greater metro Phoenix area for over 20 years.

By The Yard is open seven days a week with home decorating fabrics in stock and a large library of Fabric and Trims. Our experienced designers custom create your window treatments, upholstery, or bedding through our in-house workroom. By The Yard provides quality craftsmanship and product innovation.

Your interiors can be custom!

CALL NOW FOR YOUR COMPLIMENTARY IN-HOME CONSULTATION.

480-831-1800 1761 E. Warner Rd., Ste. A-10, Tempe • www.bytheyard.com

Paying YOU top dollar for: A Slice of North Dakota, in the Arizona Desert

• Gold: Rings, chains, bracelets, earrings, coins Over 34 • Dental gold years • Silver coins and bars experience • US Collectors Coins • US Paper Money • Sterling Silver Flatware • Foreign Coins • War Souvenirs

480-428-2277 10325 E. Riggs Rd., Suite 103, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248 SW CORNER OF RIGGS AND ALMA SCHOOL—NEXT TO BASHAS’

Neighbors

www.SanTanSun.com foie gras powdered sugar, cream cheese and marshmallow drizzle. In addition, the resort’s Ko’Sin restaurant will feature a four-course prix-fixe Valentine’s Day menu from 5:30 to 10 p.m. The meal is $80 per person, or $72 for seniors and features sweet chile veal cheek and tongue Manchaca on a Pima-style fry bread pillow; cream of French brie soup; Maine lobster and avocado salad, and a choice of stuffed lamb rack with fontina cheese, petite filet mignon and Sea of Cortez prawns served with roasted shallot potato purée and winter vegetables, and pan roasted sea bass with creamy fennel risotto or free-range chicken breast served with crispy fingerling potato hash with Spanish chorizo. Dessert choices include chilled raspberry, Chambord soufflé or mascarpone-vanilla bean panna cotta. Reservations are required for both restaurants; call 602-385-5726 or visit opentable.com. The resort is located at 5594 W. Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler.

Papa Murphy’s Every Papa Murphy’s location, including those in Chandler and Gilbert, is offering its popular HeartBaker Pizza from Mon., Feb. 3, through Valentine’s Day. The pizza, which costs $7, features a simple handmade heart-shaped crust, topped with 100% whole milk mozzarella and pepperoni. For location information, visit http://stores.papamurphys.com/search. php#fbid=uTpaOKMeGVp Alison Stanton is a freelancer for the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at alison@santansun.com.

February 1 – 14, 2014

57

Free swim lessons offered at area aquatic centers A 15% discount will be given when Family Season Passes are purchased between Sat., March 8, and Sun., March 16. The pass, which is $95, will provide admission to all six aquatic centers March through November. The regular price for a family of four is $112 plus $15 for each additional member.

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

Free winter swim sessions are offered at Hamilton Aquatic Center, 3838 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, on Saturdays until Feb. 8 in the heated pool. Saturday sessions will also be held at Hamilton and Mesquite Groves aquatic centers, 5901 S. Hillcrest Dr., Chandler, from Feb. 22 through March 15.

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

February learn to swim class registration is underway and can be done at chandleraz.gov/registration.

Adult Beginner swim lessons and Group Practice

Free legal seminar for women

Springfield hosting communitywide garage sale on Sat., Feb. 15

Thompson Law Firm LLC is offering a free legal seminar just for women from 4 to 5 p.m. Wed., Feb. 12, at the Thompson Law Firm, 101 W. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler.

Attorney Christy Thompson will discuss issues women face during the divorce process. Those will include how to avoid the most expensive mistakes women make in divorce; how a no-fault divorce can penalize you; why a 50/50 split is not always fair; how to create an optimal child support plan and how to cope before, during and after divorce.

Reservations are required; call 480631-7480 to ensure a spot.

The fourth communitywide garage sale for the Springfield neighborhood will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Sat., Feb. 15, at 6495 S. St. Andrews Blvd., between McQueen and Riggs roads in Chandler. Each participant will hold a garage sale in their own garage or driveway, which is open to the public.

Highlighted maps with addresses will be handed out at both gates of those participating in the garage sale.

The gates will be open for the public.

Four patrol persons will also provide assistance throughout the community during the garage sale.

DO YOU HAVE

Adult designed swim lessons are being offered. The lesson will teach adults how to swim and improving their stroke and endurance.

Hamilton will also hold a Teen/Adult Beginner class until Sat., Feb. 8.

Swim hours Sat., March 8, kicks off the season at Hamilton and Mesquite Groves aquatic centers.

?

Now Accepting New Patients

CHRONIC Pain UCR Health Centers is now offering Interventional Pain Management within an active, multi-disciplinary setting including Family Medicine and Functional Rehabilitation.

Call, Ron at 480-802-3841, Kelly at 480-247-2998 or Katherine at 480-3612123 for additional information.

For all your Immediate Medical Care needs, both Adult and Pediatric, which may include:

• Medication Management • Neck & Back Pain

• Coughs, colds and other respiratory conditions • Asthma, COPD, pneumonia • Allergic reactions, rashes, boils • Lacerations, contusions and other injuries • Sprains and strains • Urinary tract infections, kidney infections and kidney stones • Physicals (Adult & Sports) • Vaccines • Digital Xray on site

• Headaches • Arthritic Pain • Post Surgical Pain • Knee Pain • Sciatica • Joint Pain • Failed Back Surgery • Medical Weight Loss Most major plans accepted

UCR Health Centers 480-855-7585

ucrhealthcenters.com

2745 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler, AZ

IMMEDIATE MEDICAL • PAIN MANAGEMENT

58

February 1 – 14, 2014

Neighbors

www.SanTanSun.com

‘Never give up’ applies to cancer battle, search for dog

BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON

Sometimes the bond between a pet and its owner is nearly like that of a parent and child. This is certainly the case with Chandler business owner Steve Cooper and his black lab mix, Lexi.

The adorable black dog has been a constant companion to Cooper, helping him during his courageous battle against stage 4 prostatic cancer and his recent successful Ironman competition. She is a constant light in his life.

In December, Cooper traveled to Las Vegas to celebrate the new year as well as his birthday. He left Lexi in the care of a highly recommended Vegas-area dogsitter for a few days, just as he had done in the past. However, on Dec. 31, the sitter took the dogs in her care to the desert and let them off their leashes. Lexi took off and the sitter didn’t notify Cooper that Lexi was missing until nearly 24 hours later.

What followed was a $6,000-plus search effort that brought together the community, dog rescue groups and Cooper’s friends as they combed the Vegas desert in search of Lexi. Cooper hired more than 45 searchers who scoured 60 miles of desert.

“We had support from countless volunteers, massive social media push, channel 13 (Vegas) airing daily updates, horses, ATVs, helicopters, search and rescue teams and more,” Cooper explains.

He also spent the night in his truck in the area where Lexi went missing, even leaving food and water for her in various

NEVER QUIT: Steve Cooper never gave up hope of finding his beloved dog, Lexi, in the Vegas desert. Lexi gives Cooper a “high-five” shortly after she was found. Submitted photo

spots in the desert.

Reports poured in about potential sightings and even additional tips that said she was hit by a car or captured.

During Cooper’s ongoing battle with cancer, his motto has always been, “Never give up” and in this frantic search to find his beloved Lexi, that saying still held fast in his heart.

“By 8 a.m. on Jan. 5, my morale was at

an all-time low and I decided to finally check into our hotel and get some food and rest,” he says.

“Then, we got a call from a lady who said she saw the channel 13 story and that a small black lab was located on a door step in the town of Anthem about seven miles away.”

Lexi’s angels were area residents Dolores Evans and Camille Stelter, who found the dog curled up on a neighborhood patio.

“I am still frustrated in myself that I didn’t hurry there,” he says. “We arrived about 30 minutes later and Lexi stood up slowly, shook her head like she always does, and starting walking slowly to me.

I dropped to the ground, and laid next to her with my arms around her crying and trying to warm her up.”

Lexi had lost weight, had a gash on her leg and her paws were a bit torn up from her unknown journey in the Vegas desert. She was taken to a pet emergency room and given an IV. The vets said she was in remarkably good shape. She returned to Cooper’s hotel, M Resort Spa Casino, where employees laundered Lexi’s favorite blanket. She fell fast asleep.

“I am so grateful for all of the support of so many awesome people and I share this story hoping that it helps others avoid the mistakes I made or help in their search,” Cooper explains.

Now, Cooper is training for more running competitions and looks forward to having Lexi by his side.

“I’m going to start training again this week for another event in 2014,” says Cooper.

His health is good and he continues to work with his doctors to remain cancerfree.

“I’m also excited to move by business out to Vegas this year. We cover a lot of conferences and traveling back and forth every month is starting to wear on me.”

Cooper is the owner of TodaysCampus.com, a publication covering the people and companies involved in higher education. “I’m excited to see what the future has in store for me,” he says.

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

FOUR-LEGGED INSPIRATION: Steve Cooper and his dog, Lexi, at the finish line at the Soma half-Ironman competition in October 2012. Submitted photo

We’ve extended our New Year’s Special!

• REDUCE STRESS • DETOXIFY • RELIEVE PAIN • WEIGHT LOSS

30 DAYS OF for $30 UNLIMITED YOGA New students only. Existing students can take $30 off one month unlimited package price. Expires 2-28-2014. .

1900 W. Germann Rd., Suite #3 | 480-699-2006 BikramYogaChandler •

www.BikramYogaChandler.com •

Twitter.com/BikramChandler

Neighbors

www.SanTanSun.com

February 1 – 14, 2014

Mayor Tibshraeny proclaims Feb. 22 AAUW Day

Why do I feel so awful during allergy season?

In honor of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Southeast Valley Branch’s 25th anniversary celebration, Chandler Mayor Jay Tibshraeny proclaimed Feb. 22 as AAUW Day. Since its founding in 1881, AAUW has promoted educational, social, economic and political equity for women and girls.

In keeping with the association’s tradition, the branch is hosting “Education: Changing the Equation” at Ocotillo Golf Resort on Feb. 22. Each panelist brings a unique perspective to the table.

Laurie Roberts, a metro news columnist for The Arizona Republic, is a frequent guest on PBS’ “Arizona Horizon” show, with the reputation of being a critical “watchdog” of Arizona government and public agencies. She was a finalist for a Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing in 2001.

Dr. Camille Casteel, superintendent of the Chandler Unified School District, is an Arizona native and has been at the helm of this hyper-growth district of more than 41,000 since 1996. CUSD ranks near the top of the list of schools that earned A’s on its state report cards for 2013.

Dr. William Harris, president and CEO of Science Foundation Arizona, has served as National Science Foundation director of mathematical and physical sciences. Founded in 2006, Science

BY DR. STUART H. AGREN

Foundation Arizona (SFAz), a public/ private nonprofit organization, has impacted more than 385,000 students and more than 10,000 teachers in Arizona.

Dr. Doris Helmich, president and CEO, Central Arizona College, has revived the focus of this community college from a culture of decisions based on the bottom line to one based on student learning.

CAC has served Pinal County for more than 40 years by providing high-quality, affordable education.

The moderator is Washington, D.C.based Lisa Maatz, AAUW vice president of government relations. She is the national AAUW’s top policy adviser and works to advance the organization’s priority issues on Capitol Hill and in the White House. Recently featured in the book “Secrets of Powerful Women,” Maatz has developed a reputation for her strategic approach to legislation and advocacy.

In addition to educators, school board members, political representatives and business leaders, the public is invited but the reservation deadline is Feb.14, and space is limited to 200. The cost is $28. Reservation materials, including the menu and schedule, are available at http://southeastvalley-az.aauw.net/ activities/25thanniversary.

Be Your Best in 2014

WE GET RESULTS!

★ Lose Weight ★ Increase Stamina ★ Get Stronger ★ Look Great ★ Improve Confidence ★ Sleep Better ★ Tighten Arms and Butt ★ Improve Conditioning ★ Improve Health ★ Lower Blood Pressure

Ever wonder how some people can skate through spring and fall in high health while you’re miserable with each new pollen onslaught? Some of the “credit” may go to your parents.

Statistics show that if you have one allergic parent, you have a 50% chance of developing allergies. If both of your parents are allergic, your chances rise to 75%.

Whether inherited or not, if you have allergies, there’s a “war” going on in your body that accounts for your misery. Here’s how it works: The body is naturally hard-wired to fight off germs. That’s how you stay healthy!

But allergies occur when your immune system gets confused and mistakenly perceives harmless elements in the environment (pollen, pet dander, mold, etc.) as “germs” that must be obliterated.

The body attacks these allergens with a host of chemicals. The problem is, these chemicals don’t hurt the allergens, they hurt you by causing all kinds of irritating symptoms including hay fever, hives, eczema, asthma, sinus and ear infections, coughing, fatigue and headaches.

Arizona used to be a great place to escape from pollens and other allergens, but as more people poured

into the state, the brought non-native plants along with them. Now it’s a “hotbed” of allergic activity—rife with ragweed, Bermuda grass, and olive, ash and birch trees.

You may have had allergies as a child—even babies can experience allergy symptoms. Or, you may have developed them in adulthood. I’ve had patients live allergy-free until they’re senior citizens, then suddenly develop allergies due to a change in their environment that exposes them to new pollens or a change in their own health that may affect their immune system.

The good news is that even if you were born with allergies, you’re not stuck with them. And the treatment doesn’t have to be painful either.

While allergy treatment used to be administered only through allergy shots, it’s now available through underthe-tongue drops that can be taken at home.

Dr. Stuart H. Agren opened the Family Allergy Clinic in the East Valley in 1985. He has helped more than 15,000 patients overcome allergies and asthma. His offices can be reached at 480-827-9945, FamilyAllergyClinic. com.

Historic Downtown Chandler Office Space Executive Office Suites For Lease From $800 Per Month!

Includes: Utilities, Internet, Furniture, Cleaning and Security.

90 W. BOSTON ABOVE PALETAS BETTY'S

FREE 30 Minute Session!

Must mention this ad to receive offer.

Lower your golf score, run a marathon, keep up with your grandchildren, hike a mountain, remodel your home, dance all night! personal training group fitness training nutritional counseling fitness assessment sports related injuries smoothie bar

(480) 917-7270

3,600 sq. ft. Office Space Historic Hotel Chandler ABOVE THE DC STEAKHOUSE 88 S. SAN MARCOS

1,350 sq. ft.

Office Space Only Ground Level on The Square

www.johnallensaz.com

2915 S. Alma School Rd., Ste. 8 Appointments from: Mon.-Fri. 5 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 5 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 6 a.m.-2 p.m.

59

Chandler City Center Developers

602-625-6815

Tom@blissmkt.com

60

February 1 – 14, 2014

Neighbors

www.SanTanSun.com

The Renaissance Festival: Where history is lived out in character

BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON

For 26 years, a little village off of U.S. Highway 60 has housed raucous revelry, esteemed ladies, courtly gents, ethereal fairies, gallant knights, a cornucopia of unique shopping experiences and, yes, massive turkey legs.

It’s time for the Arizona Renaissance Festival, which opens Feb. 8 and entertains guests Saturdays and Sundays through March 30. It is also open on Presidents Day on Mon., Feb. 17.

Each year the Arizona Renaissance Festival continues to grow, offering families the chance to party like its 1499. One very important aspect of the beloved event is the more than 500 charming lads and lasses who make up the merry band of cast members that engages event revelers at every turn.

Two Gilbert residents have been cast members for years and love coming back to thrill audiences. For this duo, the Arizona Renaissance Festival is a way of thinking that is an immersive experience.

Kevin Johnston portrays Count Victor. Equal parts dastardly and daring, Count Victor is a thief of sorts, although ultimately his heart is in the right place. This year marks Johnston’s 15th year cavorting with the crowds at the Arizona Renaissance Festival.

“I originally auditioned in 1999 as a college student with a group of

madrigal singers,” Johnston says.

“I started my first couple of seasons as a madrigal singer. The group kind of dissolved after a couple of seasons and I was an average street performer for a year.”

As Count Victor, Johnston gets to work various areas throughout the event.

“We do have smart area managers who are paying attention to our various costumed characters and where they are throughout the day,” he says.

“So, we have a way to make sure that we don’t have all our people in one section of the 40 acre campus of the fair all at once. We have people spread out, mingling and disbursed,” Johnston explains.

He ensures guests have a good time by keeping it interactive. Cast members approach guests and engage with them with witty banter, song and dance.

“For me, the way I approach Count Victor is as an evil villain—he’s more of a sometimes silly, occasionally inept (villain), but more, ‘what’s-in-it-forme-at-the-expense-of-others’ kind of villain,” explains Johnston.

On an acting level, he attempts to engage guests and make memorable and lasting fun.

“I’m trying to usually recruit minions,” he says. “I like to pick people that are either interesting looking and memorable or maybe they look like the person of the group who’s not the one

most likely to get attention.”

(If you’re at the festival and see others making a sign with their fingers spelling out the letter “M,” or if you hear the distinctive and nefarioussounding call of “Ca-CAW,” you may have found some of Count Victor’s minions.)

There is no denying that Rebecca Rubinstein is queen of the Arizona Renaissance Festival. In true regal fashion, Rubenstein granted a royal interview and proceeded with full-on majestic regalia.

“I am the queen and have been for the past eight years,” says Rubenstein in a mock English accent. “This will be my ninth year.”

When asked if she has background or training in acting, she responds as the queen, “Indubitably, I do.”

In her regal duties as queen, she gets the chance to do many things.

“While the festival is going, there are many things I do including east hall appearances, I herald over a joust of mine, I knight children, tell them stories…oh so many things,” the queen regales.

Starting at least a month in advance of the event, the queen, her court and the many cast members partake in classes and training to get everyone on the same page, with many putting in well over 40 hours a week. Rubinstein creates her breathtaking costume by herself.

‘Oh, the children. It’s always the children,” says the queen of her favorite aspect of the Arizona Renaissance Festival. “They warm your heart in so many different ways. They come up with me with their little hearts and they grab on to me and give me great big hugs.”

The queen notes that the entire cast is like an extended family.

“I cannot speak as much for the food handlers, but for the cast alone, we do have a sort of community,” she says.

Some cast members and performers will make the rounds to festivals in other states, too, but Johnston and Rubinstein stay with the Arizona group.

Coincidentally, when Rubinstein was in her first years as queen, Johnston played her son, the prince.

“I played the prince for five seasons then transitioned to evil villain,” adds Johnston. “I had just turned 30 and gotten married and it just seemed like it was time to hang up the princely crown and pass that to someone else.”

For tickets to the Arizona Renaissance Festival, located at 12601 E. U.S. Highway 60, Gold Canyon, visit royalfaires.com and click on the Arizona festival link. Call 520-463-2600 for more information.

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

Neighbors

www.SanTanSun.com

February 1 – 14, 2014

61

Sign up for Chandler Parks and Recreation Department mailing list When posting on social media while visiting Chandler parks, recreation facilities and aquatic centers use “Come Out and Play Chandler” and #FunInChandler.

Do you want to stay up to date with activities? Sign up for the Chandler Parks and Recreation newsletter at chandleraz. gov/listserv. Enter your email address in the Parks and Recreation Newsletter opt-in box.

The Chandler Recreation Department has classes and activities for just about anyone throughout February.

Break Time recreation guide available The city’s quarterly Break Time recreation guide is available and spring class registration for residents begin at 10 a.m. Sat., Feb. 1. Residents are given a brief priority registration period and nonresidents can begin signing up for classes at 10 a.m. Fri., Feb. 7.

The spring session covers March, April and May and features leisure and lifestyle classes and programs for people of all ages. New this session are hip-hop and jazz classes for preschoolers, personal training at the Tumbleweed Recreation Center and the SRC Kids Clubhouse. The clubhouse offers stress-free structured child care at an affordable price on Friday nights at the Snedigar Recreation Center.

Some of the returning favorites include intersession camps for youth, adult sports leagues, swim lessons and Senior Center

activities. These activities are available at various times and locations throughout the city.

Printed copies of the recreation guide are available at numerous city facilities and an electronic version can be accessed at chandleraz.gov/breaktime.

Registration can be done at chandleraz.gov/registration, by mail or in person at Chandler Community Center, 125 E. Commonwealth Ave., Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Snedigar Recreation Center, 4500 S. Basha Rd. or Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Rd. Swim program registration can also be done in person at the Aquatics Administrative offices at 650 E. Ryan Rd. For information on class registration, call 480-782-2727.

Buttercup prepared to give prediction at EEC Feb. 1 Join Chandler Fire Capt. Casey Johnson and the crew of Engine 287 to meet Arizona’s own Buttercup, a groundhog who will give her prediction at the Environmental Education Center at 2 p.m.

Sat., Feb. 1.

Buttercup is the star of a special Groundhog Day edition of the popular Meet the Creature program at the city’s EEC. Buttercup’s prognostication skills will still be tested when she makes her bold spring weather prediction into the ear of special guests Captain Johnson

Pound For Pound, We Deliver The Best Service!

and members of the Chandler Fire Department.

Immediately after the prediction ceremony, Buttercup and other animals will be part of the regular 45-minute Meet the Creature class, which is for children 2 to 12 years old. The class requires advanced registration online at chandleraz.gov/registration. Space is limited and the class is $6 for residents and $9 for nonresidents.

EEC is located within Veterans Oasis Park, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd. For information call 480-782-2890, email EEC@chandleraz.gov or visit chandleraz. gov/veterans-oasis.

Buttercup and the other animals featured in other Meet the Creatures classes are in the care of Lisa Lambert of

Lisa’s Creatures, a wildlife rehabilitation organization associated with East Valley Wildlife. For information, visit eastvalleywildlife.org.

Workout options Join Cardio Tennis at 9 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Mondays or Wednesdays through Feb. 26. Cost is $48 residents and $65 for nonresidents. Get your heart pumping during the fast-paced music lesson that will keep you moving.

Learn to workout smarter with a personal trainer at Tumbleweed Recreation Center. Choose from a variety of training options and start today.

Contact Linda Ayres at 480-782-2907 or linda.ayres@chandler.gov to begin your personal training experience.

Flowers on menu in February at Roy’s Chef Patrick “Red” Bray of Roy’s Chandler, 7151 W. Ray Rd., Chandler, is hosting an intimate Flowers in February wine and dinner party, 6 p.m.

Sat., Feb. 25. All of the food and wine on the evening’s menu have some involvement with flowers or blossoms.

Tentative on the menu for the February Wine Club are Snapdragon & Wildflower greens with

champagne vinaigrette, pomegranateinfused hamachi with mint blossoms, Seared sea scallop served with smoked Gouda and lavender cream and stuffed squash blossom, and Arizona dessert honey & orange blossom ice cream swirled with orange sorbet.

Contact Roy’s Chandler at 480-705-7697 for more information or to inquire about reservations.

NEW NAME, NEW LOCATION, SAME GREAT CARE!

Rental $1,395 Month - 3,508 sq. ft.

1 Acre Lot, Chandler - $215,000 Build Your Dream Home Here!

County Island. Horses Permitted, No HOA.

The Villages at Rancho El Dorado, Maricopa.

Two story, 5 BR, Loft, 2.75 BA, 2 Car Garage.

Community Pool, Gym & Basketball.

Appliances include: Refrigerator, Clothes Washer/Dryer.

480-883-1203 www.PoundRealtyllc.com Info@PoundRealtyllc.com

WE’RE OPEN 24/7 • WE’RE OPEN 24/7 • WE’RE OPEN 24/7 • WE’RE OPEN 24/7

Patty David, PT, MDT and Dr. Jonathan David, DC, QN and The Healthsource Team.

New Patient Specials: Great For Athletes of All Ages!

FREE

PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT* Performed by a licensed Physical Therapist

Are You Feeling Pain?

FREE

or

CHIROPRACTIC CONSULTATION EXAM* And x-rays if necessary Offer does not apply to federal insurance beneficiaries and ACN participants

Get In, Get Out, Get On With Your Day.

480-855-5510 www.anytimefitness.com 3990 S. Alma School Rd. Ste. 1 Chandler

We accept:

One Month FREE* Zero Enrollment One FREE Personal Training Session *Only Valid at 3990 S. Alma School Rd., Ste. 1, Chandler location.

Restrictions apply. Expires 2/28/2014

LOCATED ON THE CORNER OF OCOTILLO & ALMA SCHOOL NEXT TO D'VINE RESTAURANT

Most Insurances Accepted & Affordable Cash Plans

480-726-3305 www.ActiveSpineTherapy.com 1445 S. Arizona Ave. Ste. 12 • Chandler

Decompression Spinal Rejuvenation Therapy Auto Accident Injuries Work Related Injuries Orthopedic Injuries TMJ Disorders Vestibular Disorders Lower Back Pain/Sciatica Headaches / Migraines Neck, Shoulder and Arm Pain Hip/Leg Pain Numbness / Tingling Sprains / Strains Muscle Spasms

62

Neighbors

February 1 – 14, 2014

NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORKS

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

About Care Monthly volunteer training, by individual appointment.

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

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

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

Chandler Regional Hospital, Morrison Building, Learning Resource Room 1875 W. Frye Rd., Chandler Info: Mindy, 602-528-0545, ext. 201

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

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

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

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

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

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

1:30-3 p.m. first and third Friday of are free. Call in advance.

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

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

Provides disability-related proposed land use.

Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, east side American Legion James O. education, advocacy and resources Chandler Municipal Airport of Arizona Avenue, Chandler Schroeder Post 55 to help parents navigate the terminal Info: 480-855-3539, 7 p.m. third Tuesday of the month complex special education system. 2380 S. Stinson Way, Chandler downtownchandler.org Sun Lakes Country Club, Navajo Info: 602-531-0230 Info: 480-782-3540 Room 25601 N. Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes For a complete list of SanTan Sun area clubs, associations Info: Commander Byron Weston, and networking groups, visit www.SanTanSun.com and 480-802-6623

WebXtra:

Mary Lynn’s SPA THERAPY

UÊ-Üi` Ã Ê UÊ-i>Ê-> ÌÊ-VÀÕLÃÊ UÊ ii«Ê/ ÃÃÕiÊ UÊ iÀL> Ê `ÞÜÀ>«ÃÊ i UÊ Þ Ì iÀ>«ÞÊÊ UÊ Õ`Ê7À>«ÃÊ Þ ÊÊ­-« ÀÌÊ >ÃÃ>}i® UÊ-i>Üii`Ê7À>«Ã >}i >} i®® UÊ i Õ ÌiÊ,i`ÕVÌ Ê `ÕVVÌ

Ê UÊ >ÀÊ > ` }Ê UÊ `Û> Vi`Ê Þ « >Ì VÊÊ Þ « « >Ì >Ì V VÊ UÊ*>À>vw Ê/Ài>Ì i ÌÃ ÊÊÊ À> >}iÊ UÊ,iyiÝ }Þ SKIN SK KIN N CARE CAR ARE UÊ ÕÀ VÕ >ÀÊ/ iÀ>«ÞÊ iÀÀ>« > >« «ÞÊ S UÊ,i Ê SERVICES SE S ERVIC RV VIC ICES ES UÊ/ > Ê UÊ VÀ `iÀ >LÀ>Ã Ê UÊ/Õ Ê >Ê UÊ -ÕÀ} V> Ê >ViÊ vÌÊ UÊ*Ài} > VÞÊ >ÃÃ>}i >Ã >

> >ÃÃÃÃÃÃ> Ã>} > >} } }i i UÊ7À iÊ,i`ÕVÌ UÊ iÕÀ ÕÃVÕ >ÀÊÊ Õ >À >ÀÊ >À UÊ `Õ ÌÊEÊ/ii Ê >V > ÃÊ ÊÊ­ ÕÀÞÊ >Ãiî î UÊ i V> Ê*ii ÃÊ UÊ ÌÊ-Ì iÊEÊ Àit EÊ E

ÀÀi Àit UÊ7>Ý }

click on “Neighbors” to read Neighborhood Networks.

Below specials include strawberries with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle and complimentary drink.

Valentine’s Special Regularly $200

MASSAGE E

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

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

OTHER OT O TH SERVICES

Only

$125

1 Hour Massage, 1 Hour

UUÊ7 /Ê "--Ê/ /Ê7", -tÊ , Ê ÃÕ Ì>Ì UÊ7 7

Facial, hand and foot scrub ÊÜÀ>«tÊ UUÊ iÀ> Ê7À>«Ã\ÊÊ ÃiÊÓä¸ {䳸Ê>vÌiÀÊ" Ê Ê i i WEIGHT LOSS UUÊ ÊEÊ iÌ ÝÊ`À «ÃÊ UÊ Ê

UUÊ/> }ÊUÊ Þi >Ã Ê ÝÌi à ÃÊÊ UÊ UÊ/ Ê/>> >

Liposuction Cavitation, UÊ*iÀ > i ÌÊ > iÕ«ÊEÊ > iÕ«Ê «« V>Ì UÊ Ê*iÀ *iÀ À > > Endermologie &

All Specials va valid alid with ad only. Expire Expires 3/15/2014

1 Hour Custom Facial

2 Hour Massage

Your choice: Peppermint, Chocolate Antioxidant, Cherry or Cranberry facial.

Includes a relaxing head, neck and shoulder massage.

We offer a couples room for mother/daughter, lovers or friends.

$10 Off

Only

$99

Sea Salt Scrub, Mud Wraps or Seaweed Wrap

$25 Off

THAT WORKS! FREE Consultation for services below!

Cellulite Reduction Machines or Cellulite Reduction Massage

Advanced Lymphatic Drainage Massage

$20 Off

$10 Off

Weight Loss Wrap

$20 Off Lose 20-40 inches of body fat per session. Not water weight so it WORKS! You will detoxify and lose several inches. Why not look and feel your best?

Weight Loss Bed

$50 Off Mary Lynn’s easy bootcamp. Very relaxing and effective treatment.

Gift Certificates Available!

Ask about our 5-Hour Spa Day Only $350! Isn’t she or he worth it!

480.857.8084 £Î Ê °Ê7 > Ãwi `Ê,`°Ê ££äÊUÊ LiÀÌÊUÊÜÜÜ° >ÀÞ Þ Ã >Þ-«>°V

www.SanTanSun.com

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

Connect5 Family Centers Corp.

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

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

Neighbors WHERE KIDS EAT FREE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WHAT’S IT WORTH? “that they knew the whereabouts of Recently I was all but one Feininger.” After trying to at an auction where a controver- absorb that mentally and doing further research I found that 1,500 sial piece of art pieces of fine art were just recovered was up for sale.

The artist is a very well documented artist with over 1,500 auction results.

The artist in this case, Lyonel Feininger, was a Cubist artist during the 1950’s. He was living in Germany and “His art became from Nazi Germany in an attic. Hmm, did they escaped the Nazi very popular know the Feininger was takeovers. His art later when he in that attic all those became very popular moved to years? The point to be later when he moved to New York where made in rarities is if New York where there there were many there is nothing in it for were many 6-7 digit the authentication or sales. When this painting 6-7 digit sales.” the buyer, it can be a was submitted to the Feininger Institute, their opinion was it less than honest transaction. Moral to the story is get a second opinion was not an original Feininger but “they reserve the right to change their and deal with honest professionals. opinion.” Needless to say, I wanted — David Goldstein to know why they had this opinion.

The answer was startling to me, Owner, Biltmore Loan and Jewelry

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

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

February 1 – 14, 2014

63

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

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

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

Restaurant owners, please email us details such as days of the week kids can eat free at your establishment, and what conditions apply, such as purchase of an adult meal, certain hours, etc., Include your restaurant name, address, phone and website and a contact name for verification.

Readers, if you know of a location that has a kids-eat-free program, email us with the restaurant name, a phone and / or email for confirmation and details.

Email information to KidsEatFree@ santansun.com.

64

Neighbors

February 1 – 14, 2014

www.SanTanSun.com

19th annual Multicultural Festival Chandler’s 19th annual Multicultural Festival highlighted the community’s cultural diversity through music, dance, art, storytelling and more. Visitors and residents enjoyed great food from different cultures, information on sponsors and organizations that promote cultural diversity, along with arts and crafts that represent various cultures. The annual Chandler Multicultural Festival is presented by the city’s Diversity Office with the support of the Friends of the Chandler Public Library. STSN photos by Nick Bartlett

UNIQUE JEWELRY: Eboni Cleopatra, owner of Uniquely U Jewels, sells her one-of-a-kind handcrafted jewelry.

GOT THE BEAT: A drummer from the Korean Traditional Music Group shows off her talent.

STRUMMING SOUNDS: Dueto Tierra Bella performs original Mexican music for the crowd.

GOODWILL AMBASSADORS: Shahir Safi, son, Ahmad, daughter, Jannah, and friend, Jamal Durrani, spread the word of peace and the true meaning of Islam.

DRUM LINE: Members of the Korean Traditional Music Group have fun on stage.

CARPET

The only carpet company that cleans in 3 stages! With no hidden costs!

3 Areas Cleaned

7495

$

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CARE

First we pre-spray, then we power scrub and steam clean!

Pet Treatment and Scotchgard™ extra. $7 trip charge. Any room up to 200 sq. feet. Min. 3 areas.

With this coupon. Not valid with other offers or prior services.

We clean your carpets professionally at temperatures over 230 degrees, with truck-mounted equipment.

We move light furniture!

STAGE 1

STAGE 2

STAGE 3

First we pre-spray!

Then, we power scrub to loosen the dirt and spots

Finally, we steam clean your carpets, all for one low price!

480-304-1000

RESERVATIONS: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. • 7 Days-A-Week Same day appointments available.

If we try to change the price when we arrive ... Kick us out of your house!

LICENSED • BONDED • INSURED

Free Estimates Valleywide!

TILE CLEANING ¢

35

Sq. Ft.

With soap-free detergent Includes scrubbing —Ceramics only— Sealer available. $7 trip charge. Not valid with other offers or prior services.

CARPET

CARPET

5 Areas Cleaned

7 Areas Cleaned

11495

$

16495

$

First we pre-spray, then we power scrub and steam clean!

First we pre-spray, then we power scrub and steam clean!

Pet Treatment and Scotchgard™ extra. $7 trip charge. Any room up to 200 sq. feet. Min. 5 areas.

With this coupon. Not valid with other offers or prior services.

Pet Treatment and Scotchgard™ extra. $7 trip charge. Any room up to 200 sq. feet. Min. 7 areas.

With this coupon. Not valid with other offers or prior services.