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Kids dabble in technology with iD Tech camps at ASU Technology is not just for the big boys and girls anymore. With the massive boom in technology, video games and mobile apps, it’s natural that kids want to learn how to use, develop and manipulate various types of technology through programming and apps. Thirteen-year-old Chandler resident Carl Whitesel jumped at the chance to take part in iD Tech Camps’ program. He will be starting his freshman year at Arizona College Prep and was a natural candidate for the camp. He took the class FPS Game Design: Unreal Development Kit where he learned basic-level game design. “My dad is an engineer and he got me into programming when I was 6,” says Whitesel. It was obvious that he was enjoying what he was learning and he explains, “I’m working on an object-oriented program called GameMaker and I’m programming Java now.” He enthusiastically declares that he’ll be returning to the camp next summer, too. With his eyes set to the future, he even has some future job goals in mind. “I’d like to be a computer scientist, biologist or oceanographer,” Whitesel states. iDTech Camps are held locally at
Arizona State University. The summer camp runs Monday through Friday for the entire day and lunch can be brought in or is available at an additional cost. Overnight camps are available and include all meals and 24/7 supervision for campers. One of the features of iD Tech Camps is the 1-to-8 teacher-to-student ratio that allows for a very involved camp experience with the maximum amount of personalized attention and instruction. Some classes include “Adventures in Game Design,” “Programming in C++,” “Adventures in Robotics,” “Film Production with Final Cut Pro” and “Professional Photography.” “These classes are great and kids can all get personalized attention,” says Elyssa Sims, director of iD Tech Camps at ASU. “It varies between courses, since some classes are harder than others.” When they’re not receiving instruction, students are applying their new knowledge on tasks or, in some cases, participating in tournaments with other camp members or with other iD Tech Camps members in other locations. Some campers come for the day and other campers take advantage of the true overnight camp experience. In each instance, kids get to utilize ASU’s cafeteria and overnight campers get to
A TECHIE FROM THE BEGINNING: Camper Carl Whitesel has been interested in programming since he was 6 years old. STSN photo by Lynette Carrington
stay in the dorms. “The kids are so funny. They say, ‘Wow. Is this where the college students sleep?’” explains Sims. Although iD Tech Camps has camps on 60 different university campuses throughout the United States, the ASU location gets campers from various areas including California, Alaska and even Germany. Each day, campers also get some time to go outside and be active with activities such as water play or Frisbee.
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Family fun night at Gilbert restaurant SanTan Sun-area families are invited to enjoy muscle cars, hot rods, a free game truck for kids and an extended happy hour at a Family Fun Night from 7 to 9 p.m. Thu., Aug. 23, hosted at Nicantoni’s, 1430 W. Warner Rd., Suite No. 136, Gilbert.
Nicantoni’s offers a classic menu of New York-style pizza and pasta. Call 480-892-2234 or visit nicantonis. com for more information, or follow Nicantoni’s on Facebook at facebook. com/nicantonis.
Aspire introduces acrobatic gymnastics to children Kids ages 5 and older are invited to a gymnastics clinic Sat., Aug. 10 and Sun., Aug. 11 at Aspire Kids Sports Center, 50 S. Hearthstone Way, Chandler. The sessions will introduce kids to the sport of acrobatic gymnastics. Aspire is now home to the first USA Gymnastics Acrobatic Gymnastics team in Arizona. According to USAG, the sport of acrobatic gymnastics involves “partners in pairs or groups of three or four performing acrobatic skills like balance holds, hand balancing, pyramids, tosses and catches. Routines also include tumbling elements and are set to music with unique choreography and synchronization among partners.” The Saturday session runs from 2 to 7 p.m.; the Sunday session is held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Both sessions will include activities for athletes of all
levels and backgrounds, including intro to acro skill, games, a Q & A and open work-out time to try out new skills. The clinic is also open for gym owners, coaches, athletes and potential judges. Coaches will receive handson training and spotting tips and techniques; coaches and gym owners can also attend a session on how to start a team or recreational program. Cost to participate in both sessions is $30. Aspire Kids Sports Center is a 32,000-square-foot gymnastics and swimming facility offering classes for all ages in gymnastics, swimming, dance, martial arts, acro sport, tumbling and trampoline. For more information, contact Bethany Juarez at 480-820-3774 or Bethany@aspirekidsports.com, or visit aspirekidsports.com.
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PROGRAMMING SUCCESS: Students at iD Tech Camps learn different types of programming. STSN photo by Lynette Carrington
Kirtland’s Warbler, an endangered bird. Students who enroll in iD Tech Camps have access to the variety of free, monthly online workshops that are conducted by tech-savvy iD faculty. Enrollment includes iD Tech 365, an immense destination with step-by-step tutorials, videos, moderated forums, online gaming tournaments and more. The curriculum at iD Tech Camps is under revision during the year to ensure their students get up-to-date training. “We have curriculum developers that work in California to develop the classes,” adds Sims. To learn more about the many technology courses available, visit internalDrive.com or call 1-888-709-8324.
ID TECH CAMPS: Campers at iD Tech Camps have a blast doing water play. Photo courtesy of Daniel Chapnick
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Family fitness experts speak SanTan Sun-area families are invited to a free special event featuring two local family health and fitness experts from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wed., Aug. 14 at Legacy Traditional School’s new campus at 2747 S. Recker Rd., Gilbert. ASU professors and authors Dr. Charles “Chuck” Corbin and Dr. Hans Van Der Mars will discuss the health benefits of physical activity at home and at school, and offer suggestions for promoting optimal health and fitness for all family members. A donation on behalf of the speakers will be given to professional physical
education and health organization Arizona Health and Physical Education. In its inaugural year, Legacy Traditional Schools-Gilbert offers the “Athlos Track,” a special track for students with a physical education focus, as well as a “Mozart Track,” for students who choose an enhanced performing arts curriculum. Contact District Athletic Coordinator for Legacy Traditional Schools Ryan Johnson at 480-270-5438, ext. 1228 for more details about the event. For more information about Legacy Traditional Schools, visit legacytraditional.org.
Chandler orthodontist raises firefighter funds Area residents can participate in a unique Yarnell Firefighter Emergency Fund fundraiser sponsored by Aspen Orthodontics, 3980 E. Riggs Rd., Suite No. 1, Chandler. For every person who submits a “like” on the Aspen Orthodontics Facebook page, the office will donate $1 to the fund. The Yarnell Firefighter Emergency Fund helps families who lost their husbands, fathers and family members to the recent fires. “We are always looking for ways
to be a community-minded business,” says Aspen Orthodontics office manager Carol Stuart. “We saw this as an opportunity to allow children to participate in helping without having to use their own funds.” Aspen Orthodontics raised more than $687 in just one week; their goal is $6,000. Visit facebook.com/pages/Aspen-Or thodontics/122354304461889?fref=ts to donate or for more information call 480-895-2100.
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‘Stuff the Bus’ continues collecting school supplies
The Valley’s annual Fulton Homes “Stuff the Bus” donation drive continues to run during regular hours through Sun., Aug 4 at Chandler Fashion Center, 3111 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler. New school supplies, clothing and backpacks are being collected for children in need at ICAN-Positive Programs for Youth in Chandler. A fullsize school bus parked inside the Macy’s Court contains painted handprints with lists of items each child requires for a successful school year. Participants can donate to a specific child or make a general contribution of
requested items, such as pencils, pens, notebooks, backpacks, school uniforms or shoes. Shoppers can also return the handprint with school supplies to the mall’s Guest Services area near Barnes & Noble. The campaign is sponsored by a partnership between Fulton Homes and KEZ 99.9. Donations are also accepted at all KEZ events and remotes as well. To learn more, visit kez999.com and search keywords “stuff the bus,” or visit fultonhomes.com and click on Fulton Foundation.
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Kindie camp enrolls final session Students entering kindergarten at any school this year still have time to sign up for one remaining session of “Kindergarten Kamp” for students at St. John Bosco Catholic School, 16035 S. 48th St., Phoenix. The final session of the camp runs from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday Aug. 5 through 9. The program is designed to build selfesteem and confidence while preparing students for kindergarten. For more information or to register, visit sjbosco.org or call 480-219-4848.
Pool party fun for dads, kids SanTan Sun-area dads or guardians and their children ages 5 to 12 are invited to a free pool party and barbecue for the Y Adventure Guides and Princesses for Fathers or Guardians program from 4 to 7 p.m. Sun., Aug. 11 at Chandler/Gilbert YMCA, 1655 W. Frye Rd., Chandler. Guests can swim, eat, meet current and future participants and learn more about the YMCA program at the event, which kicks off the 2013-14 program year. Fathers and sons comprise the Guides program, while fathers and daughters enjoy the separate Princesses program. The program offers fathers or guardians and their children the opportunity to attend monthly Circle meetings held at members’ homes, which include games, songs, stories, crafts, community service or small outings such as skating, bowling or laser tag. Each month also features an “Expedition” event such as weekend camping in designated group campgrounds, a pinewood derby race in December, winter cabin camping in January, family fun at Amazing Jake’s, a father-daughter “sweetheart dance” in February, hiking, exploring and more. Fathers are recommended to register at the event so new members can be placed in their Circle for the upcoming year. To learn more, visit adventureguidesandprincesses.com.
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Girls Rule! seeks award nominees ‘Shine Brightly Teens and Women Summit’ set for Sept. 21 at US Airways Center in Phoenix Parents, mentors, friends, local leaders, coaches or teachers can nominate SanTan Sun-area girls who make a difference in their community, their family or their school for the Girls Rule! Foundation’s second annual Brilliant, Beautiful and Bold Role Model Award, presented by Financial Life Planners. Deadline for nominations is Sat., Sept. 7. Nominations must include 500 words or less on how their nominee is a role model and how she makes a difference. All nominees will be invited to the Phoenix Mercury Women of Inspiration game Aug. 31 to be acknowledged at halftime on the court. Four Valley winners will be announced at the second annual Girls Rule! Shine Brightly Teens and Women Summit Sept. 21 at the US Airways Center, where each will receive $200 in Visa gift cards and prizes. To learn more or to submit a nomination, visit girlsrulefoundation.org.
Arizona teens and women are invited to hear experts share and provide handson tools for building and maintaining self-esteem, making healthy life choices, financial planning and achieving their goals. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided, along with entertainment by the Phoenix Mercury Hip Hop Squad and unique raffle baskets. Four Arizona teens will be awarded the Brilliant, Beautiful and Bold Role Model Award. The event is sponsored by Financial Life Planners LLC and hosted by the Girls Rule! Foundation in partnership with the YWCA and Phoenix Mercury. To learn more, purchase tickets or become a sponsor, visit girlsrulefoundation.org.
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WHERE KIDS EAT FREE Apple Dumpling Café 3076 E. Chandler Heights Rd. Suite 101, Gilbert 480-279-3879 AppleDumplingCafe.com Here’s the deal: On Mondays, for every adult meal purchased, one child 12 years and younger can eat 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Planet Sub 1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler 480-245-6503 planetsub.com Here’s the deal: Monday kids eat free with paid adult. 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
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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-eatfree program, email us with the restaurant name, a phone and / or email for confirmation and details. Email information to KidsEatFree@santansun.com.
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‘Back-to-School Bash’ stars Disney actress Actress Bella Thorne from the Disney Channel show “Shake It Up” makes a special appearance at Chandler Fashion Center’s Back-to-School Bash at 1 p.m. Sat., Aug. 10 in the mall’s Lower Level, Sears Court. The event also features fashion, music,
beauty and food giveaways and special offers. Chandler Fashion Center is at 3111 W. Chandler Blvd. in Chandler. For more information, visit shopchandlerfashioncenter.com.
Kids: Win $15 gift card from Changing Hands Bookstore Students who either live in Chandler, Gilbert, Queen Creek or surrounding areas or who attend area schools can win $15 gift cards from Changing Hands Bookstore, thanks to a partnership between the bookseller and the SanTan Sun News. This ongoing, monthly promotion awards a $15 Changing Hands gift card to every youth whose article, story, poem, essay, editorial, book review, photo or illustration is chosen to be printed in the SanTan Sun Kids Opportunity section, while supplies last. The Kids Opportunity section is printed in the Youth Section of the first paper of the month, each month. The best news is that even though only one to three submissions are printed per month, all good submissions are held in a file to be printed in future issues. So
if an entry doesn’t win this month, it could win next month -- or even the month after that. To enter, visit SanTanSun. com, click on Youth and then on Student Writer Permission Slip to download a submission-permission slip. Complete the form and have a parent sign it so the paper has permission to print the entry and the author or artist’s byline. Then, email the submission-permission slip and writing or artwork to news@ SanTanSun.com as a Word file, if writing, or JPEG, if art, or pasted into the email.
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YOUTH CHRONICLES Sudhanshu Ambadipudi of Chandler is on the spring 2013 Dean’s List at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, GA. To qualify, undergraduate students must earn a 3.0 or higher academic average for the semester.
Tyler Miller of Chandler is on the spring 2013 Dean’s List at the University of Montana Western in Dillon, MT. The Dean’s List includes students who achieve a 3.33 grade point average or better.
Erin Curry of Chandler is a member of the women’s basketball team at Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO, that earned the inaugural Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Brechler Award for being one of the top 21 teams with the top grade point averages in each of the conference’s sports. The Skyhawk squad posted a 3.48 grade point average during the 2012-13 academic year. Fort Lewis finished the season with an 18-11 overall record and their sixth straight appearance in the NCAA post-season playoffs. Erin is majoring in interdisciplinary studiesteacher education option.
Lauren M. Topolski of Chandler and Andrew S. Barber of Gilbert are on the spring 2013 Dean’s List at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA. Lauren is a senior majoring in human nutrition, foods and exercise in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences; Andrew is a sophomore majoring in political science in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a 3.4 grade point average on a 4.0 scale for 12 graded credit hours during the semester.
Heidi Hintze of Chandler is a new inductee into the Sigma Beta Delta chapter at Benedictine University in Lisle, IL. Sigma Beta Delta is a national honor society in business, management and administration; students must achieve a cumulative grade point average in the top 20% of their graduating class to be eligible for membership. Heidi is a student in the Master of Business Administration program at the university.
Victor Uriarte of Chandler is a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, earning a Master of Science in mechanical engineering. Girl Scout Troop No. 970 of Chandler traveled to the Disney California Adventure at Disneyland Resort earlier this summer to participate in the Designing a Disney Story program, part of the Disney Youth Education Series Programs.
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CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Aug 20, 22: Junior high parent/teacher conferences Aug. 28-29: Elementary parent/ teacher conferences Sept. 2: Labor Day holiday; no school
Carlson Champions Save the date – Parents are encouraged to attend Curriculum Night at 5:45 p.m. Tue., Aug. 6 for students in kindergarten, second, fourth and sixth grades, and Wed., Aug. 7 for students in pre-kindergarten, first, third and fifth grades. Teachers will explain this year’s Common Core standards and answer questions about classroom instruction and expectations. Going loco – Carlson’s first family food night is scheduled from 4 to10 p.m. Wed., Aug. 7 at Kiwi Loco, 2945 E. Riggs Rd., Chandler. A percentage of sales benefits Carlson PTO. Aloha – Carlson families are invited to the luau-themed Back-to-School Bash from 6 to 8 p.m. Fri., Aug. 9 in the Multipurpose Room. Shaved ice and cool drinks will be available for purchase; games and a disc jockey will provide entertainment.
Calendar Aug. 5: Student Council fundraiser begins for Gold Canyon candles Aug. 6: Curriculum Night, 5:45 p.m. for kindergarten, second, fourth and sixth grades Aug. 7: Curriculum Night, 5:45 p.m. for pre-kindergarten, first, third and fifth grades; Family Food Night at Kiwi Loco, 4-10 p.m., 2945 Riggs Rd. Aug. 9: Back-to-School Luau, 6-8 p.m., Multipurpose Room —Lora Robinson
Hull Heroes Gift cards – Fry’s and Bashas’ gift cards can be picked up in the front office and used for shopping; Hull PTO can earn up to 6% with every shopping trip. —Kristen Boyd
Chandler High Wolves Serving stars – This year the Chandler High Wolves Varsity/JV girls’ tennis team is under the leadership of Coach Jen Crozier, assisted by Jen’s husband Kevin Crozier and her father M.C. Horton. Together they hope to make girls’ tennis at Chandler High an unforgettable year. The girls captured the 2013 East Valley Tennis Invitational Silver Division Championship and look forward to even greater accomplishments in 2014. —Fran Horton
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Golf tourney benefits kids’ brain tumor research RideNow Powersports, in partnership with Ride for Kids, will host the seventh annual “Golf for Kids” Tournament with a shotgun start, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sun., Sept. 22 at the Stone Creek Golf Club, 4435 E. Paradise Village Pkwy. S., Phoenix. Enjoy golf, lunch, silent auction, raffle drawings and guest speakers from the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF), a nonprofit organization. Proceeds go to PBTF. Ride for Kids and PBTF are working hand in hand to discover a cause of and cure for childhood brain tumors by supporting medical research, aiding in the early detection and treatment of childhood brain tumors and providing educational and emotional support for children and their families. “This is always a fun tournament,” says Matt Petrovich, director of marketing for RideNow Powersports. “It’s not your average golf outing. Sure, players can pay for ‘mulligans,’ which is basically an extra chance to hit if you mess up, but we’ve also got ‘hooligans,’ where we send our staff members to harass chosen teams. Each hole has a different theme or prize associated with it, so no hole is the same.” RideNow Powersports is seeking sponsors to help exceed last year’s fundraising success. The 2012 tournament brought in more than $33,000 and the company hopes to exceed that amount this year.
“We always give an extreme amount of credit to our sponsors,” Petrovich says. “Without them, this wouldn’t be as successful as it is. Last year we raised more money than expected. It’s going to be hard to beat this year, but I know we can do it.” Individuals are encouraged to register in groups of four, but are also able to register solo. There are various sponsorship packages available to support the goals of each sponsor. Registration cost is $100 per player. “This is going to be the fourth year we’ve held the registration and sponsorship costs,” Petrovich says. “In order to exceed our previous years’ contributions to the PBTF, we’re trying to get more participants and sponsors instead of raising costs.” RideNow Powersports, the parent company of Chandler Harley-Davidson located at 56th Street and Chandler Boulevard, is a group of motorsport dealerships selling the top brands such as Polaris, Can-Am, Seadoo, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Honda and BMW. They are the largest dealer group in the industry, with 25 stores nationwide, including HarleyDavidson dealerships. To register for the event, or get more information on becoming a sponsor, email Matt Petrovich at mpetrovich@ridenow. com or visit ridenow.com/golf.
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2100 W. Chandler Blvd., Ste. 32, Chandler • NW corner of Dobson & Chandler Blvd. Open Monday to Friday from: 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Summer activities at San Tan Mountain Regional Park Kids Club mall events talk ‘Big Cats’
A summer of fun events continue at San Tan Mountain Regional Park, 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek, with Movie Madness, 10 a.m. to noon Wed., Aug. 7 and also noon to 2 p.m. Sat., Aug. 24. Bring snacks, blankets and pillows to enjoy a cinematic adventure on the huge projector screen in the airconditioned nature center. Bring your flashlight to the nature center for Bug Bonanza 8 to 9 p.m. Fri., Aug. 9. Get up close and personal with special friends brought from ASU bug experts then head out on the trails to find the creepy crawlers. This program is part of the “County Parks are getting Wet ‘n’ Wild this summer” series and a family-four pack will be raffled at the end of the program. Keep your eyes in the sky for the biggest meteor shower of the year at Perseids Meteor Shower Viewing 9 to 10 p.m. Sat., Aug. 10. Bring blankets and chairs and listen to stories about the stars. What has no legs, two fangs and launches a strike in less than half a second? Witness the Snake Feeding, 2 to 3 p.m. Sat., Aug. 17. Discover the beauty of the Sonoran Desert on a Moonlight Hike 8 to 9:30 p.m. Sat., Aug. 17. Listen to the sounds of wildlife and explore the nightlife atmosphere on a pristine 2.2-mile stroll along Stargazer Trail. The pace will be relatively mild to slow to enjoy the surroundings. Flashlights are
SHREDDERS: Mountain bikers of all levels are invited to join the San Tan Shredders Night Ride 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thu., Aug. 22 at San Tan Mountain Regional Park. Submitted photo
welcomed. Learn new skills, meet local riders, exercise and have fun at the San Tan Shredders Night Ride 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thu., Aug. 22 for an exciting mountain bike ride.
Riders of all levels are welcome. Meet at the main trailhead at the designated time for a brief chat about the latest in mountain biking news and warm up with a quick group ride. After the warm up beginners, intermediate and advanced groups will form to conquer the amazing trails of San Tan at night. Bring water, bike, two sources of light and a helmet. Call 480-655-5554 or visit maricopa.gov/parks/santan for more information. ★ ★ ★
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Chandler Fashion Center and SanTan Village are among the Valley malls partnering with National Geographic Kids to offer a free, educational Kids Club program for parents and kids. Kids Club events are hosted at 10 a.m. Wednesdays at Chandler Fashion Center, 3111 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler, and 10 a.m. the fourth Friday of each month at SanTan Village, 2218 E. Williams Field Rd., Suite 235, Gilbert. The Kids Club’s August theme is “Big Cats.” Kids will learn fun facts about big cats, dance, participate in sing-alongs and more. Kids Club is also giving away a special book throughout the summer to a few Kids Club members in honor of Sandy Hook, and donating more than $40,000 to the Sandy Hook Special Revenue Fund. For a complete list of Kids Club dates and times, visit MallKidsClub.com.
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ASPIRE’S AMIGOS
GLOBAL GYMNASTICS: Aspire Kids Sports Center welcomes a group of 50 Mexican gymnasts to its facility. The group traveled from Hermosillo, Sonora in northwestern Mexico to train with the team gymnasts at Aspire and work with the coaching staff. Aspire Kids Sports Center is at 50 S. Hearthstone Wy. in Chandler. For more information about Aspire Kids Sports Center and its programs, contact Bethany Juarez at 480820-3774 or bethany@aspirekidsports.com, or visit aspirekidsports.com. Submitted photo
Children of all ages are welcome to join Pam Morris, early childhood director at the East Valley JCC, for Story Time 11 to 11:30 a.m. Wed., Aug. 14 in the Copper Room of the Downtown branch of the Chandler Public Library, 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler. Morris will present an interactive session complete with movement, finger plays, songs, games and fun stories to get ready for a new year of school. For more information, visit chandlerlibrary.org.
Copperstar holds auditions, workshop Aspiring actors from the SanTan Sun area are invited to participate in an audition workshop Aug. 17 and auditions Aug. 22 and 23 for Copperstar Repertory Company’s production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” to be held Oct. 11, 12 and 17 through 19 at Mesa Arts Center. Roles are available in “Joseph” for children ages 8 to 12 in the children’s chorus, and for youth and adults ages 13 and older in the adult cast.The two-hour intensive audition workshop helps participants prepare for any upcoming audition. Cost is $25. To sign up for the workshop or an audition, or for more information, visit copperstarrep.org.
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El Palacio hosts fundraiser to benefit Boys & Girls Club For the entire month of August, El Palacio Restaurant & Cantina, located at 2950 E. Germann Rd., Chandler, is raising money to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of the East Valley. Recognizing the important role that after school programs, sports activities and character and leadership development play in a child’s life, El Palacio owner and head chef Anthony Serrano is stepping up to do his part to help the community. “Our goal is to raise $1,000 to benefit the Boys & Girls Club. For every dollar our patrons donate I will personally donate a dollar,” says Serrano. El Palacio will be tracking the progress all month on a chili pepper thermometer to keep customers up-to-date on the fundraising. Serrano has made it easy for patrons to help out by adding a $1, $5 or $10 donation box on every restaurant or bar bill. At the end of the month, all funds will be donated to the Boys & Girls Club for use in supporting youth programs and supplies. Many children have no adult supervision after school. Studies have shown that the hours between 3 and 8 p.m. are the hours
that most kids are likely to get involved with crimes, be victims of crime or engage in other risky behavior. The Boys & Girls Clubs provide an alternative to the dangers of the street with stimulating activities that help build character, self-esteem, values and skills. Visit clubzona.org for more information about the Boys & Girls Club of the East Valley. Open since 2009, El Palacio Restaurant & Cantina of Chandler offers authentic handmade Mexican cuisine, award winning flavors and family friendly hospitality. With robust flavor and quality ingredients, El Palacio has won many awards for their salsa, guacamole, tacos and booth décor at numerous Arizona food festivals. El Palacio is open 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Visit epchandler.com for a complete menu, catering services and to sign up for special offers and “like” El Palacio on Facebook at facebook. com/elpalaciochandler. For additional information, call 480-802-5770.