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By Erica J. Thompson Over the last seven years disc golf in the East Valley has grown from just one run down course to four fully equipped and landscaped courses. This change is in large part due to the work of the Mesa Disc Golf. When Rob Hart started playing disc golf in Mesa, he saw a need to improve the playing conditions in Emerald Park. According to Hart Emerald Park, “The course at the Red Mountan Park at 7745 E. Brown Rd. features two, full, 18-hole courses. The north time didn’t have tee-pads and we course, shown above, is more difficult. were throwing off dirt,” into old baskets. to play each Monday night is only $1 Hart formed Mesa Disc Golf Club to and the proceeds go to improving the raise funds to help improve the park. grounds at three, disc golf courses in He started a beginner league that still Mesa, running an annual tournament, ...continues on page 6 meets every Monday evening. The fee
Acres a Community Project recipient By Connor Dziawura Sunshine Acres has been selected by Valley Partnership as the recipient of its 27th annual Community Project. The project, which selected the Florence Crittenton Services of Arizona’s Scottsdale Girls Ranch last year, aims to support and benefit organizations in need of renovations with the project. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for members–and we actually allow non-members to engage in this as long as they’re connected with the real estate industry–to help us identify and weed through applicants that we select annually to give back,”
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St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church will be transformed into a mini Greek village when “A Taste of Greece” returns Friday, Sept. 30, to Sunday, Oct. 2. “A Taste of Greece” offers a weekend celebration with traditional Greek foods, imports, music and costumed folk dancing. All proceeds benefit St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church and related philanthropic activities and community charities. The church is a nonprofit organization. Admission is $3; kids younger than 12 are free. A buy-one get-one free admission coupon is available at atasteofgreeceaz.com. Parking is free at Seton High School, 1150 N. Dobson Rd., Chandler, from which a shuttle bus will take patrons. Handicap parking is available on the church grounds.
“We’re proud to carry on a tradition from a homeland rich with unique tastes and culture,” said spokesman Sam Kladis. “A Taste of Greece represents all that the Greek culture has to offer. You don’t have to be Greek to enjoy the Greek food festival. There’s something here for everyone. You can experience the flavors of Greece right in Chandler.” For most, the highlight of the three-day festival is the food. Weeks prior to the event, several dozen church volunteers work to hand-prepare dishes such as Dolmathes (grapevine leaves stuffed with ground beef, seasoned rice and herbs), Spanakopita (thin filo dough filled with spinach and cheeses) and Pastichio (Greek lasagna, baked macaroni and ground beef covered in
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Disc golf ...continued from page 1 and sponsoring other disc golf tournaments. Over the last five years the fundraising efforts of the club, the city of Mesa, coupled with Eagle Scout projects, have made disc golf in the East Valley a thriving community. There are three parks that boast four
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Brent Murray, one of the club’s members and course stewards for Emerald Park, started playing about five years ago. After regularly playing basketball, he was looking for a way to stay active. The attraction was immediate. He “suddenly wanted to figure this out” and has been playing since. Disc golf is an alternative to golf. Murray says the appeal lies in “the concept of putting together consistent shots to have a successful game.” Hart notes that unlike golf you do not have to “pay to play. The attraction for disc golf in that it is similar to golf in that you have fun, but it doesn’t cost very much.” Disc golf provides an opportunity
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I remember my first science fair project in fifth grade. It was a volcano. When you lit the top, it sputtered and sparked and looked really cool. When I proudly took my creation to the fair, I looked out on a roomful of 14 other sparking, sputtering little mountains. I have since held a deep and secret loathing of volcanoes, along with my hatred of car races, which I trace to losing the Pinewood Derby when my wheels fell off. This month, Arizona Museum of Natural History, 53 N. Macdonald, offers help for young aspirants to Science Fair success. “Science Fair Struggles” is a short talk and question/answer session aimed to help your kid avoid volcano embarrassment. It will take place twice on Saturday, Sept. 17: at 11 a.m., and again at 1 p.m. Emily Early, a curator at the museum, will lead the discussion. It’s free with admission to the museum, which is $12 for adults, $8 for students with ID. For more info, go to arizonamuseumofnaturalhistory. org. Mesa’s award-winning Southwest Shakespeare drama company takes temporary leave of Will and turns to Alpha – Alpha Behn, that is, a playwright who lived a few decades after the Bard of Avon. Oh yes, and, she was the first woman playwright. And a spy. Southwest Shakespeare’s production of “Or,” by Liz Duffy Adams, explores the adventurous life of this Restoration era (1660s) rebel in performances Thursdays through Sundays until Sept. 17. For ticket information, go to www. swshakespeare.org. About that first woman playwright thing…. While Behn was the first woman to be acknowledged as a playwright, there is an intriguing earlier, unacknowledged instance embedded in the conspiracy theory surrounding Shakespeare’s not having been that actor guy from the sticks. You see, there’s a theory that Shakespeare was actually a committee – a group of noble-born people enthusiastic for the English language but unwilling to “stoop” to being working playwrights. So they
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By Cassidy Landaker Attendees are encouraged to dress in costume as they celebrate Batman’s 77th anniversary a part of National Batman Day at the Red Mountain branch of the Mesa Public Library on Saturday, Sept. 17. “Batman Day was first introduced by DC Comics in 2014 to honor the iconic character’s 75th anniversary,” said Red Mountain librarian Nicole Lind. She explained there will be Batman-themed games, crafts, trivia and a photo booth. This library program is geared toward children aged 3 to 12. Lind said that DC Comics announced this year’s celebration to the public via press release, declaring that National Batman Day would be held on Sept. 17. “Celebrating Batman’s endearing legacy with generations of fans, DC Entertainment will once again fete the iconic legend with festivities at thousands of comic book retailers, bookstores, schools and libraries across the country,” the press release from the comic company stated. The program is free and registration is not required. Lind said the library expects about 150 participants.
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Hometown Heroes Banner Program to honor active military and veterans The City of Mesa Hometown Heroes Banner Program is a living tribute created to recognize and honor Mesa residents and their immediate family members who are currently serving, or are veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces. Personalized banners will be displayed on light poles on Center Street in downtown Mesa to celebrate and remind residents of their dedication to our country. To qualify, the hero to be displayed must be an active member or veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces and must be a resident or has an immediate family member who resides in Mesa. Verification of qualifications is required. The cost of each Hometown Heroes banner is $150, including installation and removal. To submit a tax-free
donation in sponsor of this program, please contribute at mesaaz.gov/ heroes and use PayPal. Banners shall be displayed for a specified period of time throughout the course of one year, before being retired and given to the hero or the celebrated hero’s family. Applications will be accepted year-round and selected on a firstcome, first-serve basis. For the banners that will be installed this fall to coincide with the East Valley Veterans Parade Nov. 11 in Mesa, the deadline to receive the application will be Oct. 3. Applicants will be notified of the installation of the banner honoring the military service person or veteran. For more information regarding this program, visit mesaaz.gov/heroes or contact diversity.info@mesaaz.gov or 480-644-5432.
Fall Youth Sports kickoff celebration and Punt, Pass and Kick event Gather up the family and head down to Hohokam Stadium,1235 N. Center St. for a free night of fun and to celebrate the kick-off of Mesa Fall Youth Sports season. The event will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9. Games, door prizes, food to purchase, and the chance to register for the fall youth sports programs and a free movie showing will be held inside the stadium. Kids will also have the opportunity on the same night to participate in the NFL’s Punt, Pass & Kick event for boys and girls ages 6-15. This activity allows kids to compete against each other, in separate age groups, by showing off their punting, passing, and place kicking skills. Register online at nflppk.com or
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onsite between 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Online registration ends at noon Thursday, Sept. 8. Participants must be checked in and registered by 6 p.m. to compete. All participants must complete a City of Mesa waiver signed by a parent/guardian at the event. No cleats allowed. For more information about this event visit, mesaaz.gov/youthsports or call 480-644-3040. September 2016
By Tim J. Randall Jay Larscheid always wanted to be involved in golf. “I latched onto the game and have spent years learning about it, and doing just about everything related to it,” said Larscheid, of Gilbert. Larscheid, general manager of Sunland Springs Golf Club in Mesa, recently added another position to his resume with his appointment as secretary of the Southwest Section of the PGA’s executive committee. Larscheid, along with new board members Doug Hodge, Trent Rathbun, Mike Scully and Al Sutton, will work to advance the mission of the PGA, which celebrates its centennial this year. “It is all about serving our members and growing the game,” Larscheid said. The Southwest Section is the fifthlargest of the 41 across the country, serving more than 1,300 of the PGA’s 28,000 members, according to the organization’s website. From South Dakota, Larscheid
moved to Arizona in 1986 and and went to work at McCormick Ranch Golf Club in Scottsdale on the grounds crew. He worked his way up to assistant golf professional, head golf pro and director of golf. In 1997, he earned his PGA membership. His big break came in 2001 when he was hired as general manager at Longbow Golf Club in Mesa. He was Longbow’s GM for 15 years before moving to Sunland in January. Larscheid began working with the Southwest Section in 2008 as junior golf and special awards committee chairman. In 2010 he was elected to the Board of Directors. “Jay brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Southwest PGA Board of Directors in his new role as secretary,” said Greg Leicht, president of the Southwest PGA. “His passion and commitment to advancing the Southwest PGA and our members is self evident, and we are very fortunate to have him serving our section for many years to come.”
In his new role, Larscheid will focus primarily on member services and education. “I am excited and have a passion to be part of it,” he said. While the typical term is two years, Larscheid will serve one because he is filling a vacated seat. “I will be running for vice president in 2017,” he said. Larscheid is excited about programs that work to bring youth into the Jay Larscheid game, such as the PGA Junior League program, which brings a competitive team formula for kids playing golf. “It is really blowing up across the country,” Larscheid said. He also notes that events like the national Drive, Chip and Putt Contest are bringing in young players. More broadly though, Larscheid believes that innovative approaches that reduce the time commitment to golf
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as long as they need a home, even through college or trade school,” said Carol Whitworth, president and CEO of Sunshine Acres. “We have room for 70 children and then, besides that, I have nine that are going to college or a trade school.” One of the ways that Sunshine Acres trains its residents to lead a successful future is by teaching how to operate a checking account, says Whitworth. Sunshine Acres, which is situated
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on 125 acres of land, opened its doors in 1954. While they accept donations, they do not perform any fundraising activities. “We do not do any fundraising ourselves,” said Whitworth. “We tell our story of Sunshine Acres. That’s why we call it ‘Miracle in the Desert,’ because we have operated all these years.” For Sunshine Acres, a strong sense of community is important. “We tell our children that we’re family forever, so we don’t turn them out at 18,” said Whitworth. “They can come back and visit and be part of our family.” Valley Partnership, the organization behind the Community Project, aids with responsible real estate development and provides networking opportunities and ways to give back, says Lombard. While the full details of the plans are yet to be determined, Valley Partnership and Sunshine Acres have a basic idea for what needs to be done. “Generally, it’s outdoor areas,” she said. “This is a kids’ area, so we’re looking at play structures, cover structures, connectivity to their mission…whatever closely meets the needs of the charity. We try to match it to them.” “They are going to finish the Drager Park,” Whitworth expanded. “It’s never been finished up there.” Renovations to Drager Park would likely consist of installing a new gazebo, lighting, shrubs and possibly a new play area, explains Jon Markwell, facilities director at Sunshine Acres. “They’re going to build all of this in four-and-a-half hours with 250 people,” he added. The approximately 250-person crew consists of volunteers, which are essential to Valley Partnership’s Community Project. This year, Valley Partnership received 22 applicants for their annual Community Project. They are expecting renovations to cost approximately $100,000 to $150,000, which derives from donations. “It’s quite a great opportunity for our members, nonmembers and really anyone with the real estate development industry to give back in a philanthropic way,” said Lombard. September 2016
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Fun for all ages in the Valley By Kimberly Hosey “How old do you have to be to go there? How young?” I’ve been hearing that question from my son often. He wants to plan family trips. My son is a young teenager. My niece is a year and a half old. Lately, he has been waxing nostalgic (just don’t tell him I said so), thinking about places we’ve gone over the years to have fun and build memories—with an eye toward taking his younger cousin once she really starts walking. Because he’s an only child, our trips have grown up with my son. I’ve never before considered how challenging it can be to please everyone across a range of ages. McDonald’s Play Places and splash pads did the trick when he was 3, but I don’t think that cuts it at 14. He’s game for zip lining, glider flights and hiking, but I don’t think my niece is quite up to that. And it’s too dang hot to go to the park and call it a day. Are there any spots good for both of them? And, entertaining for the adults involved? Fortunately, the answer is yes. After a brief review of some of our trips, and a little input from my son, we prepared the following suggestions for staying cool indoors with kids of all ages.
Makutu’s Island 6919 W. Ray Rd., Chandler 480-344-3741 makutusisland.com The tunnels, slides, bridges, zip line, climbing surfaces, turrets and platforms in this place accommodate all ages, though you might keep that fact under your hat in case your little September 2016
(or not-so-little) ones wear you out and you need a breather. Seriously, Makutu’s Island was a no-brainer. It underwent a change in ownership two years ago, but most structures, including the giant tree centering the 20,0000-square-foot facility, were built for adults as well as children to play. All main structures are great for kids 5 and older, but your littlest ones should probably stick to Oscar’s Lagoon, built especially for toddlers with foam blocks and a small slide. Everyone can enjoy refreshments (and free Wi-Fi) at Kiki’s Cafe. Hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday; 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Thursday; 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday. Admission: Kids ages 1 to 17, $11.99; one adult per child free; extra adult, $6.
Arizona Museum of Natural History 53 N. Macdonald, Mesa 480-644-2230 arizonamuseumofnaturalhistory.org I see toddlers at the “dinosaur museum” nearly every time we visit, and they’re having a blast. And here’s how I know we’ve got the other end of the age spectrum covered: I didn’t make it out there until I was an adult, and I was hooked! In between, my son spent long days as a kindergartener, “big kid,” and now teen enamored with the giant dinosaur skeleton replicas; as well as other displays detailing the biology, archaeology, art, culture and history of the Southwest. One of our favorite exhibits is “Rulers of the Prehistoric Skies,” and my son can’t
wait to stand his little cousin beneath the Quetzalcoatlus northropi, with a wingspan of 39 feet, the largest animal that has flown. Also not to be missed: Check out dinosaur skeletons and replicas, watch and listen to a “flash flood” every 23 minutes on Dinosaur Mountain, and “lock up” your kids in a cell from the Mesa Territorial Jail. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday to Friday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday; closed Monday. Admission: Kids 3 to 12, $7; students 13-plus with ID, $8; adults, $12; seniors 65-plus, $10.
Butterfly Wonderland/OdySea Mirror Maze 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale Butterfly Wonderland: 480800-3000; Mirror Maze: 480270-6200 butterflywonderland.com; odyseamirrormaze.com Kids get out of a place what they bring to it, so there are many attractions that can grow and change with them. Both Butterfly Wonderland and the adjacent Odysea Mirror Maze, part of the OdySea in the Desert complex on the Salt River Reservation, offer kids enchanting fun at very young ages, which can grow to challenges and more to explore as they get older. In Butterfly Wonderland, winged wonders flit and flutter everywhere: a perfect enchanting moment for a tiny nature lover, and a great opportunity for older budding naturalists to observe and study the
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insects. In the Mirror Maze the colors, lights, mirrors and effects will amaze everyone. Kids 2 and younger are free, but parents are advised to keep an eye on kids younger than 5 as the effects can be scary for some. Hours: Daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: Butterfly Wonderland: Children 3 to 12, $12.95; students with ID, $17.95; adults, $19.95; children 2 and younger, free / Mirror Maze: All-day pass, $9.95; other prices for individual walkthroughs.
i.d.e.a. Museum 150 W. Pepper Pl., Mesa 480-644-2468 ideamuseum.org Of all the “children’s” museums that we might soon show my niece, this was my son’s first pick. While it has exhibits and activities designed to engage the littlest visitors in appreciation of art, creation and science, its exhibits are consistently fun and engaging for me as well—and my son agrees. The current exhibition, “Sci-Fi: Fantasy to Reality,” features an invention lab, green-screen room, time tunnel and costume creator. Storytelling, role playing, and arts that encourage the development of motor and pre-literacy skills are available for young children. Young and older kids will enjoy the gallery exhibits. (And if you promise not to tell, your older kids might create a masterpiece or two as well.) Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday; noon to 4 p.m., Sunday. Admission: $8; children younger than 1, free. Page 15
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around the neighborhood Usery Mountain Regional Park recently hosted Brown Bag Desert Edibles, during which kids learned how people survived off the land for thousands of years. The students were able to see products made from cacti, bread that is made from mesquite seeds and chain fruit cholla. The presentation was part of the “Brown-Bag It” series at the park’s Nature Center. Photos by Will Powers
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MOTB: The quest for the dress We are entering the wedding stage of life – better put, re-entering. Since our own wedding, we’ve been on sabbatical, during which time we experienced all other stages – from the baby shower to the kindergarten and high school graduation stages and everything in between. Now, the cycle has come full and I do believe we’re back to weddings. (Cue “Here Comes the Bride.”) We’re attending a number of nuptials in the near future, but one in particular has piqued our interest: the wedding of our daughter. This, in turn, means one thing: wedding plans. I am overwhelmed by the scope of planning opportunities available through an average wedding today. But there is one element that has me focused to the point of distraction. The dress. Not hers. Mine.
I’ve completed numerous shopping trips – online and to real live stores where I tried various necklines, hemlines and waistlines. I found one I seriously considered getting but then had second thoughts. This has happened three or four times. In the meantime, the bridesmaids have chosen and bought their dresses. They’ll look fabulous. The flower girls have theirs. They’ll be adorable. My husband and sons have all purchased brand new suits. They’ll be the definition of handsome. Even my daughter has said yes to The Dress. It’s gorgeous and she’ll be magnificent. I’m still looking. Don’t get me wrong. I understand the overall insignificance of my decision. I’m the mother of the bride, for goodness sake. People won’t care about what I wear. All eyes will be on my sweet baby girl. As they should be.
I live in the day (but usually not by choice). I am still shocked that my daughter is a grown up. I thought she’d be a little girl forever. But that is not the case (thank goodness) and now I am soon-to-be the mother of the bride. Except I’m not old enough, not ready enough to be the mother of the bride. At least not in my mind. The numbers would prove otherwise. (How and when did this happen?) This brings about such tugging feelings. I don’t feel appropriately mature to be right here right now. But I am. That’s life. And I need a dress. I know I will find one. Perhaps I already have. I just need to pull the trigger, or swipe the plastic – if we are being honest. Which I will do. I’ve got to wear something. The alternative wouldn’t be pretty. But we don’t want to go there. I best get shopping.
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Still, I have just one daughter and this is my only shot at filling the role of MOTB. The more I go through life, the more I realize these moments shouldn’t be squandered. It is an important day and I want to feel good in my skin (or lace over satin, as the case may be). So, while this whole dress ordeal isn’t important to anyone else, it is to me. There are numerous beautiful choices to choose from. I’ve been contemplating why I’m having such a hard time with the decision. It’s pretty simple, really. I’m not sure I’m ready to be the mother of the bride. My daughter is ready. Her fiancé is ready. They are a beautiful couple. We love them both. I, however, have always been a little stunted. It seems I’m perpetually playing catch-up when it comes to understanding the logic of this thing called life. Most people are able to look ahead and anticipate milestones.
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Homework...for the fun of it Shhhhhh…don’t tell anyone…but… homework can be fun. I’m serious. Some of the best times I’ve spent with my boys have been when we were doing homework. There’s no doubt about it, homework has monopolized our lives most nights and weekends between August and June for the last 12 years. There have been times when we’ve all wanted to throw the textbooks out the window, and not every moment has been joyful. But as with most challenges, attitude can make all the difference. Research shows that when adults enjoy their work, they are more motivated and successful. That’s true for kids, too. If they can find some fun in their work, they’ll be more likely to do it well and value the accompanying success they experience at school.
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Making homework at least mildly enjoyable has required major parenting effort, but it’s also been an opportunity for my husband and me to teach work ethic, spend quality time with our children, and actually create some great memories! Some of our successful strategies include: • Sit nearby and do “adult homework,” (reading, paying bills, etc.). Just being close provides opportunities for conversation about the homework, how the day went, etc. • Study for 15 minutes several days in a row instead of an hour the night before a test, to improve retention (both parents’ and kids’). Cracking jokes about the subject matter or asking the kid to fill in the details “between the lines” sparks
conversation and interest. • Instead of parents trying to make sense of notes they don’t understand (Whoa...chemistry! How can I possibly quiz you over this?), the kid can explain notes or procedures to the parent. If the parent notices a significant level of struggling, it’s time to contact the teacher and make an appointment for more help. • Make up silly rhymes, stories or mental pictures to connect pieces of information, or use the first letter of each word in a grouping to make a nonsense word or sentence. (For example: My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizza pies equals the planets, in order.) • Playing “memory” with flash cards is a whole lot more fun than just “doing flash cards.” • Taking turns reading pages of textbooks, stopping periodically to discuss what we’ve read, has gotten
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us through many a tired hour, and lots of boring material is more interesting when read aloud (and, occasionally, made fun of ). Life comes at you fast, as the commercial goes, and one of the chief complaints parents and kids have is that they don’t have enough time to be together. It’s easy to overlook homework as an opportunity for connection, so when I consider all those hours our kids could have spent doing their homework alone, I believe we’re better as a family for having made it a team effort. Now when the answer to, What do you need help with? is, “Nothing,” I’m a little bummed. Who’d have ever thought I’d miss doing homework? Eva Dwight offers parent coaching, couples coaching and personal coaching for adults, children and teens. For more parenting articles and information, go to www.creativecoachingconversations. com/blog.
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School News Have news about your school? Send it to us at christina@timespublications.com. New graduate Benjamin Craypo of Mesa earned his Bachelor of Science in ITsoftware emphasis degree from Western Governors University (WGU). The university held its 31st semi-annual commencement ceremony in Salt Lake City on July 16 and celebrated the graduation of more than 8,000 graduates. Red Mountain High School events “Road to College Night” is set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, when students will meet with representatives from ASU, NAU, U of A, GCU and MCC in Red Mountain’s auditorium. Kids can learn about completing the FAFSA, paying for college, accessing scholarships and out-of-state schools. The deadline for all senior portraits at Southwest Portrait Studio is Saturday, Sept. 17. Book an appointment by calling 480-2221199. The homecoming dance is scheduled for 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, in the gym. Tickets go on sale Sept. 9, when they will cost $25. From Sept. 12 to Sept. 16, the price rises to $35.
Sept. 19 to Sept. 23 is spirit week and tickets will cost $40. Ticket sales will be capped at 1,400. Preference will be given to RMHS students. Visitor passes may be obtained at any time but visitor tickets may only be purchased between Sept. 19 and Sept. 23. Paper tickets will not be issued. Students must have an ID to purchase tickets and must bring the ID to the dance. Your ID is your ticket. Plan ahead as there will be no refunds issued for tickets. Adviser Catherine Bianchi is looking for students who would be willing to help Mendoza Elementary with its Haunted Hoedown on Friday, Oct. 21. Sophomores and juniors who are interested in traveling and learning about other cultures are encouraged to apply for Mesa Sister Cities Youth Ambassador program. Mesa students will have to opportunity to travel to Canada, China, Mexico, New Zealand or Peru in early June. Afterward, participants will host exchange students from those countries in Mesa in late June through July 17. For complete information and application details, visit mesasistercities.org. The deadline to apply is Nov. 10.
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Mountain View student named to U.S. Army All-American Marching Band By Laurie Struna Mountain View High School senior Scott Allen has been selected for the 2017 U.S. Army All-American Marching Band. Allen joins an elite group of marching band members who will perform during halftime at the U.S. Army AllAmerican Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio on Jan. 7. “This is a really big deal,” said Scott Burgener, band director at Mountain View High School. “Scott is being recognized by a national ensemble as one of the top 125 high school senior marching musicians and color guard members from across the country.” He will receive an allexpenses paid trip, and have the opportunity Mountain View High School senior Scott Allen, who rebroke his ankle and foot, practices with his trusty to showcase his talents cently dog, Violet, who howls along when he plays. during the largest celebration of high school football in piece, “3 Etudes on Themes of the country. Gershwin” by Paul Harvey, for weeks Allen has one small obstacle to with his private instructor to ensure conquer before marching in Texas. that he was playing at his best. He recently broke his ankle and foot, His week in San Antonio will be and is rehabilitating from his injuries. busy, as the dream team of all-star He’s not letting it get him down. Allen players from across the country will remains active as a section leader with meet for the first time. Members will the Mountain View Toro Marching rehearse and memorize an entire halfBand. time show in three days. “I am excited and honored to be a Allen said one of the things he member of the U.S. All-American loves most about being a clarinetist Marching Band,” Allen said. “It sort of is the ability to keep improving. After feels like winning the lottery, because high school his plans are to attend there are thousands of people who college, preferably on a full-ride audition.” music scholarship, double majoring in The All-State clarinetist credits his engineering and clarinet performance. family, instructors and trusty dog, “I want to be in a professional Violet, who howls along when he symphony or concert band, give plays, for helping him achieve this clarinet lessons and help develop honor. Allen worked on his audition future technology,” Allen said.
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Come enjoy live music, performances, food vendors and fun for all ages as Mesa Arts Center kicks off its fall season. WHEN: Friday, Sept. 9, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE: Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa COST: Free INFO: mesaartscenter.com or 480-644-6500
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Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook
Based on the book series by Barbara Park, this story will be perfect for young kids. WHEN: Sunday, Sept. 11, to Sunday, Oct. 16, various times WHERE: Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: $12 to $26 INFO: childsplayaz.org
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Video Game Olympics
Compete with other students in Fruit Ninja, Kinect Sports and Just Dance as a fun way to stay fit. The top scorers will win prizes and be Video Game Olympic champions. WHEN: Friday, Sept. 2, at 3 p.m. WHERE: Halle Heart Children’s Museum, 2929 S. 48th St., Tempe COST: Free INFO: leheartchildrensmuseum.org or 602-414-2800
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You Can’t Take It With You
A seemingly normal family runs into hysterically funny trouble in this classic play. Winning both the Pulitzer Prize for Best Play and the Academy Award for Best Picture, this performance is ideal for the whole family. WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 13, through Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m. WHERE: Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert COST: $18 to $30 INFO: haletheatrearizona.com or 480-497-1181
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Batman Day
Celebrate Batman Day with activities, trivia, coloring and more. WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 17, at 2 p.m. WHERE: Barnes and Noble, 1758 S. Val Vista Dr., Mesa COST: Free INFO: 480-545-8507
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Mad Science Put on your goggles and
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experiment to learn about science with your friends. Pick up your ticket at the Youth Services Desk before space runs out. WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 4 p.m. WHERE: Mesa Main Library, 64 E. First St., Mesa COST: Free INFO: mesalibrary.org or 480-644-3100
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Curious George Storytime
Celebrate the 75th birthday of everybody’s favorite monkey, Curious George, with storytime and activities. WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 17, at 11 a.m. WHERE: Barnes and Noble, 1758 S. Val Vista Dr., Mesa COST: Free INFO: 480-545-8507
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Game On!
Bring your entire family to play board and Wii games for the afternoon. WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 24 at 1 p.m. WHERE: Mesa Main Library, 64 E. First St., Mesa COST: Free INFO: mesalibrary.org or 480-644-3100
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MIMkids Musical Adventures
Come learn about Latin American culture and instruments as you make music, create instruments and explore the museum with a tour guide. WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 10, at 1:30 p.m. WHERE: MIM, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix COST: $12 INFO: mim.org or 480-245-6962
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Bring a flashlight and explore the desert gardens at night. Different discovery and activity stations are planned for each evening. WHEN: Every Thursday and Saturday until Sept. 23 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE: Desert Botanical Gardens, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix COST: $10 to $22 INFO: dgb.org or 480-941-1225
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WHERE: Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa COST: Call for ticket information INFO: mesaartscenter.com or 480-644-6500
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Choreography with EPIK Dancers and Visiting Guest Artists Come learn to dance with EPIK, a professional level choreography-based class that covers everything from contemporary to hip hop. meet your neighbor WHEN: Every Thursday through Dec. 15 from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa COST: $8 INFO: mesaartscenter.com or 480-644-6500 expensive homes
Footloose This classic Oscar- and Tonynominated musical tells the story of a young boy adjusting to a small farming town with excessive rules and a ban on dancing. WHEN: Friday, Sept. 9, to Monday, Sept. 25, various times WHERE: Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa COST: $28 to $31 INFO: mesaartscenter.com or 480-644-6500
Luke Holland Drummer Luke Holland is a member of the band The Word Alive and was voted 2013’s Drummer of the Year. WHEN: Friday, Sept. 2, at 6 p.m. WHERE: Club Red, 1306 W. University Dr., Mesa COST: $13 INFO: clubredrocks.com or 480-258-2733
Paradise Lost This art exhibit features Tucson artist Daniel Martin Diaz’s drawings, which are a visual interpretation of Milton’s Paradise Lost. WHEN: Friday, Sept. 9, through Sunday, Jan. 15, various times WHERE: Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa COST: Call for ticket information INFO: mesaartscenter.com or 480-644-6500
Watsky Known for his track, “Pale Kid Raps Fast,” Watsky is a growing success on the hip-hop/rap scene. WHEN: Friday, Sept. 2, at 7 p.m. WHERE: Club Red, 1306 W. University Dr., Mesa COST: $20 to $55 INFO: clubredrocks.com or 480-258-2733
Opening Reception for Off the Page Enjoy musical entertainment and refreshments before visiting the museum’s new art exhibit. Off the Page examines literature’s influence on contemporary art and different styles of storytelling. WHEN: Friday, Sept. 9, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Kandi Kid Nation This performance will feature many Arizona DJs including Jangles, DJ Zeus, DJ Maromi, DJ Grund and SID. WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 10, at 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Club Red, 1306 W. University Dr., Mesa COST: $10 to $12 INFO: clubredrocks.com or 480-258-2733 Glassblowing Work in teams to create glass vessels after a lesson on Italian-style glass blowing by David Vogt. WHEN: Sunday, Sept. 11, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa COST: Call for ticket information INFO: mesaartscenter.com or 480-644-6500 Who’s Live Anyway? The current cast of the TV show Whose Line is it Anyway? will present 90 minutes of comedic improv and songs influenced by the audience’s suggestions. WHEN: Sunday, Sept. 11, at 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa COST: $32 to $52 INFO: mesaartscenter.com or 480-644-6500
Art of Dying Formed by lead singer Jonny Hetherington and guitarist Greg Bradley, this Canadian rock band is best known for “Die Trying.” WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 6 p.m. WHERE: Club Red, 1306 W. University Dr., Mesa COST: $16 to $20 INFO: clubredrocks.com or 480-258-2733 The Monkees Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Monkees, a band that has made a huge impact on music and pop culture. WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 15, at 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa COST: $37 to $100 INFO: mesaartscenter.com or 480-644-6500 Anthony Green American singer/songwriter Anthony Green is the lead singer for Circa Survive and also maintains a solo career. He is known for his high tenor vocal range and has sung with seven other bands. WHEN: Friday, Sept. 16, at 7 p.m. WHERE: The Nile Theater, 105 W. Main St., Mesa COST: $17.50 INFO: niletheater.com or 480-559-5859 Stateline This Arizona band presents original country music as well as covers of ’80s country music and will share their
Mesa Arts Center kicks off a season that will be stories to life By Christina Haase Bookworms rejoice! Mesa Arts Center has a page-turner of a new season that you won’t want to put down. The whimsical adventure begins with the annual Season Kickoff Festival, called “Between the Lines” from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9. Live music from Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock stage will become the soundtrack to the evening as patrons enjoy a delicious cold treat from Paleta’s Betty and watch live demos and pop-up dance performances. The family-friendly block party will include performances by Vessel Project, with well-known literary characters stepping out of paragraphs into the real world, a book sale and signing by local authors, hands on activities Page 24
by Page Coach and imaginative word play by Humor Writes and Phonetic Spit on the Project Lit Stage. Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum will reopen with five new exhibitions inspired by literature. Enjoy museworthy pieces in “Worldwide Wanderings” by Beatrice Coron, an internationally recognized papercutting artist; “Paradise Lost” by Daniel Martin Diaz, a new series comprising 10 allegorical illustrations, and “Off the Page,” which will feature works that look at the influences literature has on contemporary art and interconnected nature of visual and written storytelling. “Disillusioned” by Dina Goldstein will feature select pieces from Goldstein’s two most prominent series: “Fallen Princesses” and “Gods of Suburbia.”
And “The Footnote Chronicles” by Corinne Geertsen features digitally manipulated photographs that depict characters often times in precarious predicaments. From fiction to nonfiction, mystery, comedy or action, no matter what genre is your favorite, there is something for everyone this season. Get your “LOLs” out with an evening of improv from the “Who’s Live Anyway?” performers. Learn a new recipe or two for your own cookbook from the Barefoot Contessa, herself, Ina Garten. The “National Geographic Live!” series brings history and science off the page onto the main stage and master storyteller, Neil Gaiman will take you on a fantastical journey through modern fairytales when he stops by
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the Ikeda theater next year. Throughout the season, Project Lit, an engagement initiative that is committed to building literacy, will bring new opportunities to students both in the classroom and after school. Teaching artists from across the Valley will connect art through the use of creative tools such as improvisation, spoken word and hiphop to institutional literacy standards. This electrifying project reaches over 55,000 students annually. For patrons who say libraries are their happy place, don’t continue to scour through chapters to get to the good parts, grab your fellow bibliophiles and start writing your own adventure at Mesa Arts Center this year. September 2016
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The bruschetta was topped with large chunks of fresh mozzarella.
Two glass cases feature the luscious gelato made fresh by owner Walter Bergamo.
Have you ever wanted to take a trip to Italy? Dolce Vita’s grocery store and gelato restaurant will give you tiny tastes of the European country. Walter (pronounced Valter) Bergamo, who is from Bergamaochi in the Italian Alps, and his wife, Marti Printy, opened Gelato Dolce Vita 10 years ago on the southeastern corner of Brown and Higley roads. Six years later, they introduced the Italian Grocer and small restaurant because, according to Marti, “they got tired of the food in Arizona and wanted something good to eat.” When customers walk into Dolce Vita, they must make an immediate choice. Do they go right into the grocery store or to the left and indulge in luscious gelato? The answer is to do
the store’s website printed on the front adds a whimsical touch and it brought back memories for me and my sister, Karen, of dodging Vespas in Venice. When we stopped perusing and sat down to eat, we ordered the Bruschetta Classica ($7.50). The rustic, toasted bread had been rubbed with garlic and piled high with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and a nice drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. This lovely creation was placed on top of an aged wooden cutting board which added to the authenticity. We enjoyed each crunchy, creamy spicy bite. The insalatina (salad) was a mix of organic salad greens and large slices of tomatoes served with an oil and vinegar dressing in a bowl big enough
for two. A simple salad is often the best and this one was perfect. Next, we tasted the contadino panino and the Dolce Vita panino ($7). These may be called paninis, but they aren’t like the sorts that are served in most restaurants. Because we don’t speak Italian, it was nice to have a large sign with lists and pictures of the various meats (salumi) and cheeses (formaggi).
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both. The grocery offers many hardto-find-items at reasonable prices. There isn’t another place in the East Valley where you can find quality cured meats and cheeses from Europe. It’s all there—meats like bresaola and speck to cheeses like pecorino and asiago. Walter is happy to let customers sample and, while he’s at it, he offers an Italian vocabulary lesson as they make their selections. The Dolce Vita grocery store and restaurant side boasts shelves and shelves of pasta, sauces, cookies, genuine Gardena chocolates, coffees, bread sticks, marmalades and olives. Two glass cases hold the meats and cheeses and several tables with redand-white checkered tablecloths welcome guests. A pink Vespa with meet your neighbor
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We ate it only once a year during the holidays, and every time I bit into an almond Roca, I remember thinking there wasn’t anything on earth as delicious as this! That’s probably one of the reasons I’ve always been so timid about making homemade English toffee. If I couldn’t make it just like the quintessential bites of Roca, I wouldn’t even try. Then came the email from Donna Nall of Phoenix along with her recipe for English coffee. Since then, I’m embarrassed to tell you how many batches of this favorite childhood delight I’ve been stirring up— much to my neighbor’s delight. Here’s Donna’s email: “Jan, for the past 10 years my gift to my family and friends is baking homemade candy but the candy process is very painstaking. I make
caramel and fondant for pecan log rolls, caramel for pecan turtles, ganache for truffles and several kinds of fudge. This can be a two- or three-day process, so I wanted to find a recipe that would take the place of the pecan log rolls and truffles. When I found this English toffee recipe, my first reaction was there are hardly any ingredients in this recipe and I had all them on hand, so why not give it a try? I’ve been making candy for years and I couldn’t believe how fast this toffee recipe came together. Now it is the only candy I make other than fudge.” Before you know it, it will be the holidays we’ll be looking for gifts from the kitchen and new recipes for cookie exchanges. Donna has just given us a delicious head start.
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Dentist Weston Hollis follows in the footsteps of his father From the time Weston Hollis was 4, he knew he wanted to work in the health-care field. His dad, Dr. Craig R. Hollis, is a dentist in Mesa, and Weston has fond memories of going to his office. “I loved going with him to work and I loved seeing what he did,” Weston said. “I knew that dentistry was always an option.” Weston has not only fulfilled his dream of being a dentist, he also works with his dad in the same practice. In June, Weston graduated from University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry (UOP) in San Francisco—the same school his dad graduated from in 1983—and in July he started working at Hollis Family Dental in Mesa. on the town
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I like your sheep outfit, Mr. Wolf What your auto insurance company may be pulling on you In their never-ending quest to maximize their profits, auto insurance companies experiment with various, at times questionable, tactics to deprive accident victims from payment for their injuries and property damage. Some insurers even try to change the laws of some of the states. We buy auto insurance because it is the law, because we want to protect ourselves if we or our loved ones cause a crash, and to provide compensation for the injured in those crashes. With our auto insurance we buy peace of mind and expect to be covered and kept out of a lawsuit. We expect those we accidentally injure will get compensation for their harm. When we have a claim on our own policy, we expect our auto insurance company will treat us fairly reasonably. We have paid them a lot of hard-earned money, after all. Auto insurance companies are big and obscenely profitable, as any Google search shows. They are all about making and keeping money. Naturally they like premium payments and hate paying claims. Consequently, most states also have a government agency to oversee and regulate insurance companies to try to make sure the insurance companies do what they promise to do and not chose profits over people. Here’s the latest ploy one major auto insurance company is trying out in Arizona and several other states: (1) using Medicare rates for a crash victim’s medical bills, rather than the actual medical bill amount charged by
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CLEANING SERVICES RED MOUNTAIN MAIDS Homes/Offices/Commercial Low prices. Serving the East Valley for 10 years! Prompt, courteous service $14/hr using your supplies or $16/hr w/our cleaning supplies Call 480-354-7928 or 480-206-9998
FISH WINDOW CLEANING Summer is here, let the Fish crew remove the dirt and grime from your windows: We make your WINDOWS SPARKLE, SUNSCREENS SHINE! Call 480-962-4688 now to secure your spot on the cleaning schedule. Accredited Member BBB
HAULING SERVICES DAVE’S DUMPING & HAULING I haul it all! Yard/construction debris, junk, furniture, appliances, clean-outs, etc., etc., etc., Jobs both big & small I’m a 6th grade Mesa teacher working his 2nd job. Phone Estimates Dave 480-360-5865 or 480-360-JUNK
HOME IMPROVEMENT MESA HOME MAINTENANCE & REPAIR Plumbing, electric, irrigation, garage doors, water heaters, tile and drywall repairs, carpentry, handyman lists and other services. All work guaranteed. Sean Sornberger 480-699-7990
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POOL SERVICES
expensive homes HOME REMODELING/REPAIRS & CUSTOM INTERIOR PAINTING Move a wall; turn a door into a window. From small jobs and repairs to room additions, I do it all. Precision interior painting, carpentry, drywall, tile, windows, doors, skylights, electrical, fans, plumbing and more. All trades done by hands-on General Contractor. Friendly, artistic, intelligent, honest and affordable. 40 years’ experience. Call Ron Wolfgang Office 480-820-8515 Cell 602-628-9653 Wolfgang Construction Inc. Licensed & Bonded ROC 124934
IS YOUR “HONEY DO” LIST GETTING TOO BIG FOR YOU? Give John the Handyman a call! He can help you get things done. Anything that takes your time I can do & have the tools to do it! 760-668-0681 MARK’S HOME IMPROVEMENT AND REPAIRS Specializing in Cabinetry: touch up, repair, modify, roll-out drawers, reface and installs. Upgrade your drawers and glides to get more space and access 100% of the drawer. Soft close hinges and drawer glides. Create a trash recycle center. Replace the base cabinet shelves with roll out drawers for easier access. Plumbing, electrical, paint, drywall repairs, lights, fan, etc…. 30+ years experience Mark Griffin 480-980-1445
LANDSCAPING SERVICES ALL PRO TREE SERVICE, LLC Tree Trimming, Tree Removals, Stump Grinding, Monthly Landscape Maintenance, Full Yard Clean Ups, Palm Trees, Deep Root Fertilization, Irrigation, Etc. Free Estimate, Very Professional, Insured, and Bonded! Visa & MasterCard Accepted Mention this Ad and Receive 15% off Discount! 480-354-5802 or dennis@allprotrees.com See Our Ad in the Biz Box Section
PAINTING INTERIOR HOME PAINTING Want a fresh new room color? Or a wall in perfect stripes? Artistic with fine lines 35 Years Experience Bob 520-413-3005 Or 480-316-9064
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TUTORING SERVICES PROFESSIONAL TUTORING Individualized, at-home instruction for grades K-12. Multiple subjects including Math, Reading and Writing. Preparation for college entrance tests. Assistance for home-schooling, behavioral, organizational and special education concerns. Call Philip N. Swanson, Ph. D. 480-677-9459
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Shar Rundio - REALTOR
Check out my 5-Star Reviews on Zillow!
5046 E. Catalina, Mesa
$245,000 3 bedroom + loft, 2.5 bath, 1906 sf, solar
1018 S. 131st St., Gilbert
$595,000 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 3,250 sf Over and acre! Super, Super, Super! Shar knows her stuff and is outstanding in every aspect of real estate. She helped me in so many ways, she did a fantastic job! I would highly recommend her.”
Make sure you’re hiring a PROFESSIONAL! • Professional Photographs • Professional Video • Professional Marketing
- Brian Smith (NE Mesa buyer & seller)
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