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Chandler National Little League opening day marks new era BY TIM J. RANDALL

It does not get any better for a ball player than Opening Day. The freshly mown grass, fans cheering in the stands, the first pitch and the crack of the bat for the initial hit of the season. The baseball stars of Chandler National Little League (CNLL) returned to the field on Saturday, March 19, at Snedigar Sports Complex in Chandler to kick off the 2016 campaign. “It was great to have everybody back and playing,” said Doug Brewster, Chandler National North League president. “We are excited to begin the season.” As with previous years, CNLL offers kids ages 4 to 16 the chance to learn the fundamentals of the timeless sport. “The founding principle of Little League is to provide an opportunity for every youth a place to play the greatest American pastime: baseball,” Brewster said. In 2016 that spirit of inclusion takes on a whole new meaning as CNLL adds a new division—the Challenger—to its established categories: Rookie, A ball, AAA ball, Majors, Juniors and Seniors. “Challenger is a division that allows boys and girls with special needs to experience the game of baseball,” said Brewster. “The manager of the team, Joe Pisano, wanted to bring the division to CNLL, and I said absolutely. This is

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really the highlight of the year.” Challenger has 10 players, but Pisano and Brewster want to expand that number this year and in 2017.

New projects boost Airpark Area BY SRIANTHI PERERA

Four large office/light industrial projects built speculatively in Chandler’s Airpark Area are ready for tenants. They are estimated to bring more than 2,300 employees to the city. Chandler officials are hoping the projects, all located along Cooper Road from Loop 202 to Germann Road, will add vitality to the city’s youngest employment corridor in the 9-mile master-planned area around Chandler Municipal Airport. The projects are as follows: • Mach One (developer Trammell Crow), a 205,000-square-feet business park east of Cooper Road and south of the Santan Loop 202. • Ascend (developer Irgens Partners) a 400,000-square-feet development located on the northwest corner of Germann and Cooper roads, has completed an 82,000-square-feet building from its first phase.

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•M etro Chandler (developers Meritex and Metro Commercial Properties), which has completed two buildings of 122,000 square feet and 89,000 square feet, suitable for light manufacturing, located on the northwest corner of Germann and Cooper roads. •T iburon at Chandler Airport (developer Tiburon Development) consists of three buildings, ranging from 24,000 to 28,000 square feet, suitable for light industrial use. To come in its second phase is a threestory building for office use. The development, earlier called Puerto del Viaje, is located on the southeast corner of Germann and Cooper roads. James Smith, economic development program manager for Chandler, said that the City did not extend any incentives to the developers. “These developers have shown a strong confidence in this market in see AIRPARK page 4

“My son has autism and constantly asks when his team will be playing,” Pisano said. “For obvious reasons, I brought this opportunity to start a

Challenger Division to the CNLL board of directors and was given the support to make it happen “Bringing this program to CNLL means the world to me because it is allowing us, as an organization, to reach out to a part of our community that doesn’t have many options to get involved in baseball.” His goal is to offer every child the opportunity to participate in the sport of baseball regardless of ability and limitations. He would like them to learn important life skills through socialization by participating in sports like the strengthening of a player’s selfesteem, the disciplines of teamwork, sportsmanship and fair play. The Challenger squad will compete every other Saturday against teams from the other divisions. “They will play a game, but this is really about getting them out on the field to participate,” said Brewster. “It also offers a chance for all of the other CNLL players to open their eyes and know that they don’t have to be afraid to talk to kids with special needs, that it is OK to include them.” Great stories such as the Challenger team are abundant in CNLL. The 11and 12-year-old players comprising the teams of the Majors division in the league’s North and South brackets will be looking to win their fourth see OPENING DAY page 4

City’s police officers honored at annual awards ceremony BY SETH TYLER

Chandler’s finest were honored on Tuesday, March 15, during the police department’s annual awards ceremony at the Chandler Center for the Arts. This year’s ceremony recognized the extraordinary individual and collaborative accomplishments of more than 80 members of the department in 2015. The professionalism and dedication described below is not unique to these award recipients but is rather the culture of the Chandler Police Department. Community Project Award The Community Project Award is presented to an employee who formulates, plans and executes a special community project to advance the department’s mission and goals. This year there were two recipients: Officer Amanda Schlichting and Dispatcher Christina Romero:

When Schlichting learned of a need for volunteers to assist with the 2015 Chandler Senior Center Holiday Dinner, she organized and recruited officers and volunteers. Using social media and reaching out to various department members, she formed a team of 14 to help with the celebration. On Dec. 11, the officers and volunteers attended the 2015 Chandler Senior Center Holiday Dinner. Music, dancing, great food and a visit from Santa were all on the agenda. Officers were able to serve food to more than 100 seniors. Following dinner, officers visited with seniors and some showed off their dance moves. Schlichting’s intention was simply to provide service to a segment of the population that is sometimes overlooked. However, her actions in leading and organizing the police response not only see AWARDS page 8

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Recreation swim teams develop potential in addition to skills . . Always Best Care expands to Chandler/Gilbert . . . . . . . . . . . . Thousands of Cinderellas find their fairy godmothers . . . . . . Chandler-Tullamore Sister Cities present Irish Wine and Design . . . Phoenix Film Festival rolls film for 16th year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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consecutive Arizona Little League Championship. “The Chandler National North team won in 2013-2015, which is an amazing accomplishment,” said Brewster. “Maybe this year we will advance all the way to the Little League World Series.” The 2015 team fell one stage short, losing in the regionals. Win or lose though, players, parents, fans and coaches can be proud of the accomplishments of CNLL with efforts

such as Challenger. “I believe the most gratifying part of this will be seeing a player make a good throw to another teammate, catch or field the baseball, get a chance to cross home plate scoring a run, or even just hitting a baseball off the tee,” Pisano said. “Everyone should have the opportunity to play the sport of baseball where some of the competitive edge has been replaced with the simple reward of accomplishment.”

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Chandler and in our future,” he said. “They may not fill up right away, but we do believe that there are companies that are going to be interested in being here.” Mach One developer Trammell Crow held an open house that was attended by nearly 100 brokers. The Class A suburban office spaces could be leased to a single tenant or multi-tenants. “The type of buildings we have are probably going to attract large, corporate America-type of tenants,” said Joe Ihrke, senior vice president. “We have some prospects looking at the project. We’re actually quite pleased at the amount of activity that the property is generating at this early stage of completion.” Ihrke said that Trammell Crow selected Chandler for its “extremely strong demographics. “We feel like the strong demographics of Chandler Gilbert, the strong, highly educated workforce, great school systems, all of that bodes well for employers looking to hire employees,” he said. Also along Loop 202 and just a block away, Gilbert’s new 250-acre employment center, Rivulon, will eventually construct 3.5 million

square feet of office and retail space. Isagenix, its first large tenant, moved its headquarters from Chandler’s Price Corridor to Rivulon in March. Is Chandler wary of an over-supply of office space in the area? Smith does not think so. “One of the things that both developments have going for them is excellent freeway access,” he said, adding that companies increasingly want visibility of their signs from the freeway. Access to the highly educated population in the Southeast Valley is also on top of the list of attractions, he said. “We’re all members of GPEC (Greater Phoenix Economic Commission) and we’re all trying to bring economic development to the region as a whole,” Smith said. “And individually, as cities, we definitely try to bring companies and employment to our own cities.” Moreover, Smith said, Chandler needs new properties to recruit companies to the area. “If we don’t have inventory, then they pass us up,” he said. “By having them in Chandler on the market ready to be leased, it just really gets us in the game for companies that are looking to be in the region.”

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APS is warning its customers to be on the alert for criminals masquerading as APS employees and trying to get them to pay a false electric bill. APS reported a similar scam last fall. According to APS, residential and small business customers are getting calls threatening to disconnect their electric service unless an outstanding balance is paid. The scammers are using a ghost phone system that appears to be APS on the recipient’s caller ID. The potential victims are instructed to call a toll-free number to pay their electric bill under threat of having service disconnected within the hour. The number goes to a false phone system that acts and sounds like the actual APS Customer Care Center. Customers are asked to select a number for the service they require, including paying a bill. After selecting the option to pay their bill, the scammer picks up the phone and says, “This is APS, how can I help you?” Payment is then collected by the scammers. APS security, local law enforcement and the FBI are working to apprehend those

The American Red Cross has a significant need for type O negative blood donors to donate blood for patients. Type O negative blood can be transfused to patients with any blood type and is often used in emergency situations. While less than 7 percent of the U.S. population has type O negative blood, hospitals depend on frequent O negative donations to ensure it’s always available for patients in need. Eligible donors with type O negative blood are encouraged to make a whole blood or double red cell donation, where available, through the Red Cross. During a double red cell donation, two units of red blood cells are collected while most of the plasma and platelets are returned to the donor. “Type O negative donors are an important part of the Red Cross trauma team,” said Nick Gehrig, the Red Cross Blood Services communications director. “While all blood types are needed, type O negative donations are necessary in emergency situations when there is no time to determine a patient’s blood type. Because there is such a high demand for type O negative blood, O negative donors are needed to donate often.” Because of donors, the Red Cross is able to provide blood products to trauma patients like Carla Randecker. In 1995, a semi-truck failed to halt at a stop sign, changing Randecker’s life

responsible. To keep customers from becoming a victim of consumer scams, APS has provided the following tips: •T he only valid numbers to the APS Customer Care Center are listed on customer bills and at aps.com. • I f there is ever a question about the validity of an email, website or person claiming to be an APS representative, call the APS Customer Care Center immediately at (602) 371-7171 to verify this information. •R ecognize the signs of a phishing email: mismatched fonts, missing hyperlinks, improper grammar and misspellings. •N ever share credit card information with an unverified source. Customers who pay by credit card at aps.com will be directed to the KUBRA EZ-Pay website that asks them to enter a “captcha” validation code. A “captcha” typically uses a set of letters and numbers that the user is required to manually retype and submit. Any other credit card payment site is fraudulent and should not be used.

Soroptimist of the San Tans holding awards luncheon Soroptimist International of the San Tans is holding its Live Your Dream Awards luncheon 12 p.m. Thursday, April 21, at the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, One San Marcos Pl., Chandler. Cash grants will be awarded at the luncheon to head-ofhousehold women seeking to improve their lives through education or training. There are three levels of cash awards, beginning at the local level where award amounts vary. Local-level award recipients become eligible for region-level awards of either $3,000 or $5,000. Region-level award recipients then become eligible to receive one of three international-level awards of $10,000. “Soroptimist,” which means “best for women” is a volunteer organization of business and professional women dedicated to improve the lives of women and girls locally and throughout the world. The awards are given to assist women who provide the primary source of financial support for their families by giving them

the resources they need to improve their education, skills and employment prospects. SIST performs community service projects, food and diaper drives, jobhunting workshops and other support to transitional housing/self-sufficiency centers, domestic violence shelters and community food banks. SIST gives over $10,000 annually to charities that support women and children with food, clothing, education, hope and shelter, including literacy and self-sufficiency programs. Soroptimist members belong to local clubs, which determine the focus of volunteer work and support to their communities. Representatives from other valley organizations who also have done work to support women and children throughout Arizona will be at the luncheon. The club has been serving the East Valley since 1984 and in addition to local projects advocates on behalf of women’s issues.

forever. She suffered a broken neck and femur. She awoke from surgery to see a bag of blood attached to her IV. “I’m O negative, a rarity,” said Randecker. “All I remember was, wow, someone gave their blood for me. I made a promise that day to do the same. When I was well enough, I’d return the favor.” Randecker became a regular blood donor and gave for many years. This past year, her family fulfilled her wish to give blood together. Five of the family members who gave were type O negative, and since then, donating blood has become a family tradition. “If I teach them nothing else, it’s that they should always, always, do for others,” Randecker said. The Red Cross must collect approximately 14,000 blood and platelet donations every day for patients at about 2,600 hospitals and transfusion centers nationwide. Blood and platelets are needed to respond to patient emergencies, including accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer or sickle cell disease. To make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit www.redcrossblood. org or call (800) RED CROSS (1-800-7332767). Info: wwww.redcrossblood.org/ RapidPass.

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A second neighborhood meeting to discuss planned improvements to Apache Park in Central Chandler is being held 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7, at Knox Elementary School, 700 W. Orchid Lane, in Chandler. The design firm of Gavan & Barker Inc. was hired to design the improvements. Apache Park was constructed in 1977 and is located west of Hartford Street and south of Knox Road. Planned improvements include relocation of

sand volleyball courts, expansion of the playground, new shade canopies at the playground, ramada replacements, alterations to existing racquetball courts, new lighting, irrigation, American with Disabilities Act accessibility improvements and landscaping. An initial meeting held last October to obtain input from park users was attended by more than a dozen residents. Info: (480) 782-2752.

ICAN to receive matching Blood donations needed because donations on Arizona Gives Day of Zika virus risk ICAN Chandler is asking for help to win on Arizona Gives Day 2016, which takes place Tuesday, April 5 and is a statewide initiative for individuals to show their support to Arizona nonprofits through small, but meaningful, financial contributions. Donors give through the Arizona Gives Day website and select which nonprofit will receive their donation. First Credit Union is partnering with ICAN on Arizona Gives Day and will match all donations up to $2,000. In addition, if ICAN receives the most donations in the amount of $25 between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. it will receive a $1,000 bonus. Also, Flipside is donating a $10 gift card to ICAN youth for every $25 donation received. Donations SFR-SanTan-halfpg-03102016-PRINT.pdf can be made online at www.icanaz.org/ arizonagivesday.

ICAN hosts wellness fair Also, ICAN: Positive Programs for Youth will host its annual wellness fair, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, April 15, at 650 E. Morelos St. The event is presented by Dignity Health. The fair is free and will feature more than 15 vendors offering community services and resources about health and wellness. There will also be youth performances, a family craft activity, raffle and prizes as well as a family picnic for dinner. ICAN is a free, family-centered youth service in the East Valley that provides programs to equip youth to achieve personal and academic success by tackling substance abuse, gang involvement and 1juvenile 3/10/16 2:34 PM delinquency. Info: (480) 821-4207 or www.icanaz.org.

Additional donors in Arizona are needed to take the place of those who are not eligible to give blood because of the Zika travel deferral. Due to Arizona’s proximity to the Mexico border, donations at blood drives in Yuma County have dropped by approximately 36 percent, while three other blood drives were canceled because of the low number of eligible donors. As part of a national effort to supply blood to Puerto Rico—one of the U.S. territories hardest hit by the Zika virus— United Blood Services/Arizona has been shipping units of red cells, platelets and plasma to Puerto Rico and is expected to continue to do so for the next several weeks.

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provided an opportunity for various officers to interact in a positive atmosphere with the people they serve and protect, but also built on the department’s relationship of trust with the community. On Dec. 19, the communications division hosted the second annual SEEDS Christmas Event to benefit families affected by domestic violence. With the holidays quickly approaching and no plans in the works, Romero organized the event. She spent countless hours obtaining funding, soliciting donations, planning activities, recruiting volunteers, purchasing and preparing supplies and setting up. Twelve families, including 21 children, attended the event and enjoyed face painting, picture frame decorating, ornament making, exploring a patrol car and the SAU TK-4, games and visiting with Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Disney Princesses. At the end of the event, each mother was given a gift certificate for pampering at a local beauty school, and each family received a gift basket filled with items ranging from movies, snacks, gift cards, movies, board games and baking materials. The event was a huge success thanks to the team of volunteers, led by Romero. It was not just a Christmas party, but a way to spread cheer to those going through difficult times. Rumero displayed initiative, leadership and dedication in planning and organizing every detail of this event. Without her, this event may not have been possible. Community Service Award The Community Service Award is presented to an employee who displays extraordinary efforts in serving the community over a period of one year that includes at least one instance of formulating, planning and executing a special community project to advance the department’s mission and goals. The recipient of the Community Service Award was Officer Mary “Molly” O’Neill: In the spring of 2015, O’Neill was a member of the Arizona Police Unity Tour in Washington, D.C. Prior to the tour, she trained by cycling countless miles per week. Just before the event, she experienced a medical issue that would have caused most to terminate involvement in anything so physically demanding. She refused to let her team down. She rode, demonstrating her strength and perseverance. In December, Molly was an active

participant in the 911 Toy Drive, ensuring that many less fortunate children had toys at Christmas. She also identified additional families in need and coordinated acquisition and distribution of presents for them. Most significantly, in the fall she planned a fundraiser for the 2016 Police Unity Tour by coordinating location, static displays, recruitment opportunities, raffles and appearances by super heroes. She also handled publicity through print and social media. With participation by both Chandler and Gilbert police departments, the event raised $3,000 for the Tour. Unit Citation Award The Unit Citation Award is presented to a department team or unit whose actions consistently exceed normal job requirements with at least one duty-related act of outstanding performance over a year. This year, the department awarded the Unit Citation Award to four recipients—the Gang Enforcement Unit, the Professional Standards Section, the Field Training Officers and the Forensic Services Section. Meritorious Service Award The Meritorious Service Award is given to a member who consistently exceeds normal job requirements with at least one duty-related act of outstanding performance over a year. This may include a member proceeding with a predetermined plan, program, investigation or official act that exemplifies the mission and goals of the Chandler Police Department. For their actions in 2015, the department awarded five recipients—crime scene technician Kristilyn Baldwin, Detective Beth Hill, Officer Mike McCartney and Sgt. Doug Scholz, and Officer Darrin Vigesaa. Creating a comprehensive training program for new crime scene technicians was something many people in the Crime Scene Unit felt was necessary. Baldwin was the one who took on this challenge. She focused on creating a better crime scene technician through organized, comprehensive and efficient training. Baldwin was the driving force in promoting these changes to the existing training program. The result was the creation of a new, efficient and comprehensive training program consisting of individual modules, guides, lesson plans, practical application, evaluations, and competency and proficiency tests. It is formatted for consistency in training that allows for instructor individuality while providing

structure and set objectives with provisions for future revisions and modifications. She spent countless hours organizing, writing and planning 20 weeks of extensive crime scene training. In addition, she spent time training some of the modules. In fall 2015, Hill began an investigation into an organized retail theft ring that was responsible for over $80,000 worth of thefts from local retailers over two years. After securing the arrests of the four suspects, Hill identified the fencing operation where the stolen products were purchased then resold. Hill discovered the fencing operation was actually a makeshift store in a private residence. Based on Hill’s investigation, a search warrant was executed and three people were taken into custody. Approximately $100,000 worth of stolen property was recovered, and approximately $56,000 in cash was seized. From Nov. 11 through Nov. 19, the department held its first Basic SWAT Operator School. A school of this magnitude, in an area of high liability, presents numerous logistical challenges for those responsible for planning it, especially because it was the first of its kind for the department. Scholz and McCartney developed the two-week curriculum of training topics for SWAT operators. They also taught several of the classes and were present throughout the entire school. Their presence demonstrated their commitment by providing the students with a wealth of experience. During 2015, Vigesaa was involved in high-profile cases that earned him a letter of commendation. He consistently exhibited qualities and attributes that are desired in a patrolman to include a knowledge and command of police authority, tactics, communication and reporting. Vigesaa is truly a model police officer. He voluntarily represented the department in the annual 9/11 Healing Fields where a writer for the U.S. Department of Defense monthly newsletter interviewed him due to his professional demeanor and appearance. Vigesaa led his patrol team in “on-view” activity, field interviews, consensual contacts and calls for service. He exceeded standards in three of the five primary job functions for his annual evaluation. He frequently selfdispatches to calls for service in his own and adjacent beats. His teammates have shared their admiration for his efficient manner and Vigesaa frequently can be found giving direction and advice to new officers.

www.SanTanSun.com Patrol Team of the Year Award Each year, the department recognizes a patrol team for excellence in areas of beat problem identifications and solutions, proactive actions, self-initiated activity, major case investigations and solutions, calls for service and community service. The 2015 recipient of the Patrol Team of the Year Award was Team 2: Patrol Team 2 works out of the Desert Breeze Precinct. They patrol beats one through six. Throughout the year, Team 2 worked as a cohesive unit to solve and deter crime. Most importantly, they developed a keen interest in the quality of life of the citizens they serve. Team 2 began the year by identifying personal areas of interest for career enhancement. Together, Team 2 developed plans to enhance its careers through training and practical experience. They began to identify needs within the community that would improve the relationships between police and the community as well as directly impact and improve the lives of those affected. Team 2 initiated the first Public Mental Health Fair in September. The event included more than 20 mental health service providers with attendance by over 100 citizens as well as police officers from other agencies. The intent of the Mental Health Fair was to provide families with options, resources and information to help them and their loved ones suffering from mental illness and elevate their quality of life through education and awareness. In October, Team 2 organized a business outreach event that was held at the Chandler Fashion Center. The event attracted merchants and loss prevention employees from the center and the stores surrounding it with the intent to network, educate and provide resources to retail stores on laws, the role and relationship of merchant and police, and the role and relationship between merchant, mall security and police. Finally, Team 2 collected toys through the 911 Toy Drive and from merchants who wanted to donate toys as a result of the business outreach event. The team identified 12 families in need and provided toys to the children. Civilian Supervisor of the Year Award and Sworn Supervisor of the Year Award The Civilian Supervisor of the Year Award and Sworn Supervisor of the Year Award are presented to supervisors for distinguished supervision and leadership over a year that is clearly exceptional. The 2015 recipient of the Civilian Supervisor of the Year Award is property and evidence supervisor Kenneth Thatcher. This year’s Sworn Supervisor of the Year Award recipient is Sgt. Brett Lockwood: Thatcher continues to distinguish himself by providing strong leadership, by being a property and evidence subject matter expert, and by being a champion and adviser to police employee families when tragedies occur. Thatcher is an expert in many areas. He also works as a liaison to assist employees with their worker’s compensation issues. His detailed understanding of the rules and processes continue to help employees when needed. Thatcher has accepted the assignment to assist families of officers and employees who have died or are severely injured. He is available and answers their many questions on benefits, insurance issues and payments. He assists by completing the many forms and reports, so that the family doesn’t have to. This allows the surviving families to focus on dealing with the tragedy, not the red tape.

www.SanTanSun.com His efforts and assistance during this time of grief have been a huge relief and blessing for them. Lockwood has been the supervisor of the Field Training Unit since January 2015. During his tenure, the department has been busy training new officers and supervisors. Over the past year, Lockwood has not only restructured and set new standards for the field training officer (FTO) team, but he has done so while balancing the added responsibilities of SWAT sergeant and those associated with his role for new hire oral boards. As the field training sergeant, he significantly restructured the program by revamping all the weekly officer-in-training checklists, written tests and scenarios. Lockwood also recruited and selected new field training officers, added several satellite FTO positions and implemented new programs. In 2015, the field training officer trained 45 new officers. For Lockwood, this meant he was directly responsible for supervising, leading and mentoring 14 full-time field training officers and 45 new officers, for 16 to 20 weeks. During this same period, Lockwood also supervised part of the SWAT team. Lockwood volunteered to sit on all new hire oral boards for the position of lateral officer and police recruit. He did this quietly and without expectation of recognition because he feels very strongly about the caliber of officers this agency hires. Officer of the Year The Officer of the Year Award is presented to an officer for distinguished service in any police assignment in a year. This person is clearly exceptional and places the recipient in a position above other members of the same rank. Officer Jose Angulo is the 2015 recipient of the Officer of the Year Award. Angulo was a lateral to the Chandler Police Department in November 2014. During his field training, Angulo distinguished himself as a hard-working, highly competent officer who consistently received high marks and praise from his field training officers. In 2015, Angulo was assigned to work a graveyard shift in the Chandler Heights Precinct. In 2015, Angulo took disposition on 836 calls, many of which he found through proactive patrol and traffic enforcement. He also made 370 traffic contacts. It should be noted that the average number of calls for service handled by an officer during 2015 was 329, and the average for traffic stops made by an officer was 102. Angulo logged 366 arrests for the year. Angulo is known for his calm demeanor and willingness to assist other officers with investigations. He has carried out his duties in a respectful, professional manner recognized throughout the department and by the citizens of Chandler. Medal of Honor The Medal of Honor is awarded to a member of the department who demonstrates gallantry and extraordinary heroism. The act must go beyond normal demands and be fully aware of the imminent threat to personal safety. Officer Chip Sykes is the lone 2015 recipient of the Medal of Honor Award. On Dec. 30, Sikes responded to a burglary-in-progress to a residence on West Venus Way. While en route, he observed the suspect fleeing from the neighborhood with stolen goods. When the suspect saw the arriving police vehicle, he dropped the stolen property and fled back towards the house.

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Sikes followed the suspect and saw him run into the open garage and into the house. While he was clearing the garage and coordinating the response of other responding officers, Sykes was met by the parents living in the house. He escorted them across the street to safety and learned that their two young sons were still in the home. Sikes did not know if the suspect was armed or what his state of mind or intent may have been. He did know there was no time to wait for other officers or establish a threat assessment. Sikes only knew that those two young boys were in a home with a strange man who very likely could do them harm. Without hesitation, Sikes entered the home, calling out for the boys as he went up the stairs to their bedrooms. He found the boys, who had been hiding after seeing the suspect. He took both boys in his arms and ran them out of the house and to their parents. Once he safely reunited the family, Sykes turned his attention back to coordinating a perimeter, communicating with his supervisor, and holding the front of the house secure in case the suspect reemerged. He spent the next several hours at the house as the primary negotiator for the subsequent SWAT callout. The suspect did arm himself with multiple baseball bats as he barricaded himself in the house. Once the SWAT team made entry, it was confronted with heavy and aggressive resistance. The suspect fought furiously, injuring members of the entry team, and only being restrained with the use of a police K9. The actions of the suspect against heavily armed SWAT operators affirms Sikes’ decision to act as quickly as he did in rescuing those two small boys from a dangerous felon. Medal of Valor The Medal of Valor is considered to be the highest award that can be granted by the Chandler Police Department. It is awarded to a member for exceptional bravery at the imminent risk of life or serious bodily injury. The recipient must demonstrate exceptional courage by performing a voluntary action in an extremely dangerous situation. For 2015, nine department members were recipients—Sgt. Jesus Deanda, Sgt. Melissa Deanda and officers Philip Robinson, Steve Waters, Matthew Cacciola, Judy Crosson, Josh Pueblo and Irwin Wierzbicki. Congratulations to all award recipients in their extraordinary efforts to keep the community safe.

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Coaches teach swim skills, rules, teamwork and sportsmanship through organized training, self-discipline and hard work that helps youth realize their full potential. Submitted photo

Recreation swim teams develop potential in addition to skills Chandler youth interested in the City’s summer recreation swim team program can register Monday, April 11; registration for nonresidents begins Monday, April 18. Teams of swimmers with names like the Mesquite Sting Rays, West Chandler Hammerheads, Arrowhead Dolphins and Arrowhead Sea Lions train to compete in the East Valley Swim Conference, which includes teams from Ahwatukee, Val Vista Lakes, the City of Tempe and

others. A highlight of the program is participation in the Swimmer’s Classic Recreation Swim Meet to be held Saturday, July 23, in Mesa, hosted by the Arizona Parks and Recreation Association. The six-week program is open to children and teens ages 5 1/2 to 18 years old and is designed to enhance the physical and mental fitness of participants while building confidence and self-esteem. Coaches teach

swim skills, rules, teamwork and sportsmanship through organized training, self-discipline and hard work that helps youth realize their full potential. “I have found them to be very caring and willing to work with swimmers of all abilities,” said Pauline Gray, team mom for the last 10 years. “They have helped my daughters develop a love of swimming and given them lots of great summer memories.”

Participants must be able to perform the freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke with some proficiency and have completed the American Red Cross swimming ability equivalent to the City’s Fish class. One morning and three evening programs are offered at a cost of $51 for residents and $69 for nonresidents. Info: www.chandleraz.gov/aquatics or (480) 782-2756.

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EMPLOYEE PROFILE Denise Underwood, head swim coach Denise Underwood greets you with a smile and firm handshake. She looks you in the eyes when speaking to you, laughs easily and has an air of confidence that comes from years of experience and a love of her job. She is the head swim coach for Chandler’s popular Recreation Swim Team Program. Underwood is as comfortable in the water as she is on land. Maybe more so. She has been part of Chandler Aquatics for 25 years, back when the City had just two public pools; Arrowhead and Folley. Today there are six. Underwood answered an ad for a swim coach the City published in the local paper. The year was 1991, shortly after she moved to Arizona from Nebraska where she swam as a youngster, participated in swim clubs and went on to swim in high school and college. She has helped build the swim team program into one of Chandler Aquatics’ most popular programs. “When I first started, I was told we were lucky if 80 kids signed up and 60 of them stayed,” Underwood said. “I said ‘this needs to be bigger.’ Now we have about 650 kids in the program.” The six-week program runs June through mid-July and is open to children and teens ages 5 1/2 to 18 years old and is designed to teach basic competitive

swimming skills, build self-esteem and improve a child’s swim stroke. It’s also designed to have fun. “I consider it my playtime,” said Underwood, smiling. “Even though I’ve been doing it for 25 years and I know exactly what it is I’m doing; I still get butterflies. I love it!” Underwood’s love of coaching translates into some imaginative ways to keep students engaged. “One of my coaches owns a mermaid suit, so in the morning before the younger kids get there I have her in the pool off to the side out of view,” Underwood explained. “My back is towards the mermaid and once she hears me talking, this tail suddenly appears behind me, then goes back under. The kids say ‘did you see that?,’ but I pretend to know nothing of what they’re talking about...then the tail comes up again!” In addition to mermaids, pirates show up during children’s lessons at Arrowhead Pool where kids dive for treasure. On the Fourth of July the pool is adorned in red, white and blue and swimmers play a variety of games. It is fun for both students and coaches. “If I have a staff that enjoys being there, it’s going to make it more fun,” Underwood said. “I use the things that are going to bring the kids back.”

The popularity of Chandler’s swim team program has a lot to do with Underwood’s coaching philosophy. “I think being in a fun environment helps put kids at ease,” she said. “We do have structure, you have to have structure, but more importantly I try to put those kids at ease to be themselves and encourage them so they leave the program with more confidence than when they walked in.” That confidence has led many of her students to go on to swim competitively in swim clubs, in high school and college. One of them, Ashley Chandler, a 2002 graduate of Chandler High School, wound up qualifying twice for the U S. Olympic Trials. Underwood tells a funny story about Chandler competing in Australia at a complex coincidentally named the Chandler Aquatic Centre. “The commentators were saying, ‘Ashley Chandler from Chandler, Arizona; they must have named the town after her.’ It became this very comical thing at the time...Ashley Chandler who attended Chandler High School in Chandler, Arizona.” Underwood said some of her former students now work in the Chandler Aquatics Program. She sees others at club meets and during the high school swim season. She gets invited to some of their

Denise Underwood has been working for the Chandler Aquatics Program for 25 years. Submitted photo weddings and is beginning to see some familiar-looking faces in her pool. “A couple of years ago a woman came up to me and asked how long I’ve been coaching,” Underwood said. “Turns out I was her swim coach when she was a child and she now has six children. That summer I ended up having three of her kids on the team.” Info: www.chandleraz.gov/aquatics or (480) 782-2756.

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Residents needed to serve on boards Residents interested in serving on Chandler’s Health Care Benefits Trust Board and Worker’s Compensation and Employer Liability Trust Board are invited to apply for consideration. Applicants must have expertise in finance, employee benefits or health care administration. The five residents who are appointed will serve three-year terms on both boards. Members will provide financial oversight and guidance of both the health care and

worker’s compensation and employer liability trust funds by evaluating claim expenses and reserve amounts. There will be eight meetings required each year, and each meeting would last for approximately two hours. Meetings are held at Chandler’s City Council conference room, 88 E. Chicago St. Info: (480) 782-2180. To submit an online application: www.chandleraz.gov/bdapp.

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Chandler police are asking for the public’s help to identify a woman who attempted to commit a robbery at a CVS Pharmacy at 1015 E. Ray Rd. around 3:20 p.m. Sunday, March 20, and also a Papa Murphy’s in the same area around 1:25 p.m. The suspect was described as a white female in her 20s with a thin build and dark hair pulled back into a pony tail. The woman was also involved in a robbery in Chandler around 12:15 p.m. Friday, March 18, at the Water & Ice store at 1070 E. Ray Rd. No weapon was displayed during these crimes. Produce On Wheels Without Waste is Anyone with information is asked to held on the second Saturday of the month call (480) 782-4130. from November through May. The next scheduled event is from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, April 9, in the parking lot of Desert Palms Church, 4265 S. Arizona Ave. The food goes quickly, so get there early. For more information, visit www. Facebook.com/POWWOWatDPC.

POWWOW in Chandler Produce On Wheels Without Waste (POWWOW) distributes fresh produce in a farmers market atmosphere. The purpose of the event is to reach out to the community by providing quality produce at an affordable price. A $10 donation is good for up to 60 pounds of produce. Six to eight different varieties are usually available.

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The Chandler City Council has approved an agreement with the Ryan Companies US Inc., to develop a 4.25-acre parcel located across from City Hall on the northwest corner of Chicago Street and Arizona Avenue. The mixed-use project will consist of two office buildings and a parking garage, plus restaurant and commercial retail space. The council also approved: • the demolition and reconstruction of a building at 111 W. Boston St. at a taller height. The new building would have two floors and a rooftop deck for a restaurant/bar and cigar lounge. • a hotel and retail shops on approximately four acres on the south side of Chandler Boulevard, west of Chandler Village Drive. The plan includes a four-story hotel with swimming pool, sun deck, fire pit, outdoor dining patio, fitness facility, lobby, business center, board room and breakfast area. In addition, there would be two single-story retail/restaurant buildings. The council also: • passed a resolution setting Tuesday, Aug. 30, as the date of Chandler’s primary election to elect three council members and established Monday, Aug. 1, as the last

Chandler was ranked No. 25 out of 474 cities in a study by Apartment List of the best U.S. cities for young families. Chandler’s best category was housing cost, where it was given a score of 96 percent. In the safety category, Chandler received a score of 73 percent. The analysis centered around four factors that Apartment List identified as being important to families: • Safety: FBI data was used to rank cities by the number of violent crimes and property crimes per 100,000 residents. • Housing Cost: Apartment List used census

day residents can register to vote in the primary. Candidates may file nomination materials at the City Clerk’s Office beginning Monday, May 2, but no later than 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 1. • a pproved a charter school, Legacy Traditional School, to be located near the southwest corner of McQueen and Warner roads. • a pproved an emergency expenditure of $116,000 to repair a Chandler fire engine that experienced a catastrophic mechanical failure of its drivetrain and rear suspension. Mayor Jay Tibshraeny and Councilwoman Nora Ellen presented employees of the City’s Budget Office with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association. It is the 28th consecutive year Chandler has received the award, which reflects the commitment of staff to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. Council meetings are aired live, as well as replayed on The Chandler Channel, Cable Channel 11, and streamed on the Web at www.chandleraz.gov/video.

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Child abuse prevention is discussion topic Community garage sale set Owen Fabert will discuss child abuse prevention after the next luncheon of the Sisterhood, 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 13, in the Bradford Room of the Oakwood clubhouse, 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd., Sun Lakes. Cost is $22.

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Social networking tool brings neighbors together A neighborhood networking tool that connects people based on where they live is growing in popularity in Chandler and across the country. Nextdoor.com was introduced to the community by Mayor Jay Tibshraeny at a 2013 Mayor’s Listening Tour, and since that time, has grown to include nearly 16,000 Chandler households and more than 220 neighborhoods. Residents can use Nextdoor to create their own neighborhood websites to easily communicate with one another. The website is accessible only to

residents of that neighborhood and members must provide residential veriﬁcation before they can join. Once veriﬁed, members can communicate privately with one another, sharing information about block parties, lost dogs, burglaries and other topics. More than 93,000 neighborhoods across the country currently use the service. “We are looking to help residents get to know their neighbors and foster a sense of community,” Mayor Tibshraeny said. “We are very excited about this communitybuilding tool and encourage residents to learn more about it.” Only about 20 percent of Americans say they spend time with their neighbors, according to a 2015 General Social Survey conducted by the National Opinion Research

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Center, and nearly a third of the population reports no interaction whatsoever with the people who live nearby. A partnership with Nextdoor has enabled the City to post messages to specific neighborhoods’ community pages. The City, including public safety, neighborhood programs, the Mayor and Council Office and Public Works, can see responses when users comment on City posts, but no one at the City can see posts written by other neighborhood users. Examples of information sent by the City to Nextdoor users includes public safety messages, notifications of roadwork and public meetings, requests for volunteers, special events and surveys involving planning efforts and budgeting. To get started, download the free Nextdoor app or visit the Nextdoor.com website. The site verifies your address and directs you to the Nextdoor network in your neighborhood. If there isn’t one, Nextdoor gives you the option to start one and invite your neighbors. Once in, you can and receive messages from neighbors. It’s a great tool to interact with neighbors, and hopefully, will encourage introductions and new relationships!

Registration now open for Traditional Neighborhood Academy

Residents of traditional (non-home owners association) neighborhoods are becoming more engaged and addressing issues that negatively impact them thanks to a series of interactive workshops known as Chandler’s Traditional Neighborhood Academy. The free Academy provides a series of educational courses, resources and tools for residents of neighborhoods that don’t fall under HOA rule. During the month-long program, participants will take an inventory of neighborhood conditions and identify characteristics that make the neighborhood desirable and those posing challenges. An action plan is developed to promote the positive and tackle the negative. Issues ranging from parking and maintenance to signage and safety get addressed. In addition, participants discuss neighborhood identity and brainstorm concepts for logos and neighborhood identiﬁ cation signs that promote a sense of community. Neighborhood survey results, action plans and logos from dozens of traditional neighborhoods who have participated in the Academy can be found online at chandleraz.gov/neighborsinaction. The Traditional Neighborhood Academy consists for four workshops beginning Thursday, April 14, and continues every Thursday thereafter through May 5. Classes are held from 6-8 p.m. at Chandler City Hall, second ﬂoor, Training Room A, located at 175 S. Arizona Ave. Applications will be accepted until the start date. For more information or to register, email cristabel. dykstra@chandleraz.gov, or call 480-782-4354.

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Chandler police awards The Chandler Police Department held its annual awards ceremony on Tuesday, March 15, at the Chandler Center for the Arts. Employees from all sections of the department were honored for their commitment to the community, leadership and bravery.

Community Project Award recipient Officer Amanda Schlichting is congratulated by Duggan.

Executive Officer Bryan Cox was the emcee.

Officer Michael McCartney and Sgt. Doug Scholz were awarded the Meritorious Service Award for their efforts in the organization and implementation of the department’s first SWAT school.

Chief Sean Duggan kicked off the evening with some opening remarks.

Officer Chip Sykes was the department’s Medal of Honor recipient for his quick thinking and heroic acts during a burglary.

Officer of the Year Jose Angulo is congratulated by Duggan.

Community Service Award recipient Officer Mary (Molly) O’Neill accepts her award from Duggan.

Dispatcher Christina Romero was awarded the Community Project Award for her work with victims of domestic violence.

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Crime Scene Technician Kristilyn Baldwin was a recipient of the Meritorious Service Award for her work implementing a training program for new crime scene technicians.

Property & Evidence Supervisor Kenneth Thatcher was this year’s recipient of the Civilian Supervisor of the Year Award.

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Swim Team Prep Academy is four Saturdays Chandler Aquatics is offering a new Swim Team Prep Academy in April and May for youth looking to participate in this summer’s Recreation Swim Team Program. The classes are fast-paced, fun and will help participants build strength and stamina, ensuring readiness for the recreation swim team. The academy will help improve a student’s swimming skills and endurance and focuses on stroke techniques and mechanics, emphasizing proper body position on the front and back stroke and development of a strong flutter, breaststroke and dolphin kick. Registration is open to youth between the ages of 5 1/2 and 18 years old and participants must be able to perform

the freestyle and backstroke with some proficiency and have completed the American Red Cross swimming ability equivalent to the City’s Fish class. Children eight and under must be able to swim continuously for 25 yards of freestyle with rotary breathing. Youth 9 to 18 years old must be able to swim continuously for 50 yards with rotary breathing. The academy will be held Saturday mornings at Arrowhead Pool, 1475 W. Erie St., from Saturday, April 30, through Saturday, May 21, at a cost of $17 for residents and $23 for non-residents. Info: www.chandleraz.gov/aquatics or (480) 782-2756.

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Former union service representative will discuss wage equality Dave Martin, a retired union service representative, will talk about unions in Arizona and wage equality and the minimum wage at the next meeting of the Sun Lakes Democratic Club, 7 p.m. Monday, April 11, in the Navajo Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 Sun Lakes Blvd. Bill Mundell and Tom Chabin, Democratic candidates for the Corporation Commission, Jennifer Pawlik, candidate for the Arizona House, and Steve Weichert, candidate for the Arizona Senate, will also give presentations.

Nonperishable food items are collected prior to all club meetings in the west parking lot from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. for the Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank. There is also a collection box at the north entrance of the Sun Lakes Sunset Grill lobby. The amount collected in February was 232 pounds of food and $20. The total collected in 2015 was 2,310 pounds of food and $686. Sun Lakes Democratic Club meetings are on the second Monday of each month. Refreshments are served. Info: call Tom Amrhein at (480) 895-1162.

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In the early 2000s, Mike Alexander was looking to change careers. Little did he know that a visit to the home of his wife’s grandmother would offer an idea for that opportunity. “We went to her house in Sun Lakes and she backed up to a golf course,” Alexander said. “Her grass looked incredible—better than the golf course. I went out with my son, who was 1, and realized it was synthetic.” That piqued his curiosity about synthetic turf. In 2004, Alexander bought the rights to a company that was new in the market. Four years ago, he switched to his own

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Startup wins entry to Flinn Foundation Bioscience Entrepreneurship AniCell Biotech, a Chandler-based company that claims it is able to extend the active life of animals using a revolutionary treatment, has been competitively selected to participate in the 2016 Flinn Foundation Bioscience Entrepreneurship Program. AniCell Biotech will receive $30,000 from Flinn and a set of program services administered through a nonprofit partner. The program’s selection process begins with applications from bioscience startup companies throughout Arizona that are engaged in the commercialization of bioscience research and biotechnology.

The program was established to foster entrepreneurship and help early-stage bioscience firms develop into successful and sustainable businesses. AniCell Biotech says it treatment can alleviate debilitating injuries through accelerated regeneration of tissue and bone. According to the company, the treatment uses amnion growth factors and cellular components collected noninvasively during birth at zero risk to the animals. Info: www.anicellbiotech.com and www. flinn.org/entrepreneur.

United Air Ambulance moves to Chandler Arizona-based medevac service provider United Air Ambulance is opening a new, 5,839-square-foot facility in Chandler. United Air Ambulance and its industry partner, Air Ambulance Billing, will occupy the new space at 2301 E. Yeager Dr., Suite. 2, in Chandler. A ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Chandler Chamber of Commerce is slated for 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 5. In addition to expanding its physical address the locally owned and operated company will add multiple positions, and considerably enhance its transport capabilities, allowing it to serve more patients and families in need of critical medical treatment and care. “We’re thrilled that this new facility

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Natural Grocers hiring for Chandler store Natural Grocers, a Colorado-based specialty retailer of natural and organic groceries, dietary supplements and body care products, is opening a store at 5805 W. Ray Rd. in Chandler later this year. An opening date has not been announced. Full-time positions are being offered, with starting pay of $10.50 per hour for cashiers and $15 per hour for department managers, plus benefits. Info: www.naturalgrocers.com/ about/careers/store-jobs.

Family-run, Natural Grocers will provide the community with produce that is exclusively USDA Certified Organic, as well as other natural and organic groceries, body care products and supplements. The store will feature a mix of national brands and locally grown, raised and manufactured products from Arizona in a small, neighborhood market environment. Info: www.naturalgrocers.com.

Career advice is free at Career Connections Anyone in career transition is invited to the next local meeting of Career Connectors from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, at Central Christian Church, 965 E. Germann Rd., Gilbert. A nonprofit organization, Career Connectors holds free events three times a month, offering professional

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from SOA, which was matched by Subaru Superstore of Chandler up to $5,000 for each local charity. The checks were presented by Richard Cvijanovich, dealer principal of Subaru Superstore of Chandler. This year, Subaru of America will donate up to $15 million to participating charities. Over the last seven years, SOA has donated $50 million to a number of worthy causes through the Share the Love event. Info: www.ShopSubaru.com

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Bashas’ Supermarkets has announced that it will transition all of its private-label eggs to cage-free eggs starting this November. According to Bashas’, it is the first mainstream grocer in the state to make the transition with its own brand of eggs. “We are committed to being a good corporate citizen,” said Edward “Trey” Basha, CEO of Bashas’. “It’s important to us to offer local, responsibly sourced foods at affordable prices. Bringing cage-free eggs to our customers is the right thing to do, and we are happy to be partnering with another local, familyowned business to make this happen.” Arizona-based Hickman’s Family Farms

will be the source of the Bashas’-branded eggs. “We are especially proud to be making this momentous transition with one of our longeststanding customers,” said Glenn Hickman, CEO of Hickman’s Family Farms, which recently announced a major cagefree expansion at its facilities in Buckeye. “Supporting the cage-free movement means not only a high-quality egg production, but greater comfort for our hens.” Bashas’ is an Arizona-based, familyowned and -operated grocery chain established in 1932. Info: www.bashas. com.

Chamber events feature lunches, meetings for members Throughout the year, the Chandler Chamber of Commerce offers a variety of luncheons and meetings for its members and the community. Events are held at the Chandler Chamber of Commerce office, 25 S. Arizona Pl., Suite 201, unless otherwise noted. To register, call (480) 963-4571, visit www.chandlerchamber.com or email info@chandlerchamber.com. No refunds are available within 72 hours of the event.

Public Policy Committee Meeting 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Friday, April 8 Arizona Corporation Commissioner Tom Forese will speak about what the commission is working on this year and what those decisions might mean for small businesses. Maricopa County Board of Supervisors member and SanTan Sun News columnist Denny Barney will discuss the business of the supervisors and what the business climate forecast looks like for the county.

Ribbon Cutting for United Air Ambulance 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 5 Join the Chandler Chamber at the ribbon cutting for United Air Ambulance. Ribbon sponsor is Laser Creations. United Air Ambulance, 2301 E. Yeager Dr., No. 2, Chandler.

Wake Up Chandler 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 13 Enjoy a light breakfast and grow your business by making valuable connections at this morning networking event. Costco, 595 S. Galleria Way, Chandler.

Ribbon Cutting for Rita’s Burritos 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7 Join the Chandler Chamber at the ribbon cutting for Rita’s Burritos. Ribbon sponsor is Laser Creations. Rita’s Burritos, 4040 S. Arizona Ave., No. 17, Chandler. YES Presents BBQ & Beer at Chicago 55/The Perch 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 7 Join the Chandler Chamber Young Executives for beer flights and food tastings and ImprovMANIA. Sponsors are PricemyAC.com and SoHo63. 55 Chicago/the Perch, 232 S. Wall St., Chandler.

Women in Business Luncheon 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 15 Mentoring Circle combines the benefits gained from one-on-one mentoring with those working with a group of peers. 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday April 15 Keynote speakers are Cameron Robb, Arizona State University’s assistant director of strategic employer development, and Koran D. Hardimon, Intel’s community and channels program manager - global diversity and inclusion organization. They will discuss how companies are changing their work environments for the betterment of their employees to encompass generational and multicultural differences and how they are making the work place work for everyone. SoHo63, 63 E. Boston St., Chandler.

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Sun Devil 100 event celebrates ASU’s Strength in Entrepreneurship Two Chandler businessmen are among the ASU grads who will be honored on Wednesday, April 27, on campus during the Arizona State University Alumni Association’s Sun Devil 100 ceremony. Bob Boscamp is the president of Power Parasol, a Chandler-based company that builds solar shade structures. Cody Sperber is the CEO of the Clever Investor, a Chandler-based real estate and investment education company that focuses on designing educational software for aspiring investors. The event is formerly known as Sun Devil Select and will spotlight the achievements of Sun Devil-owned and Sun Devil-led businesses. ASU has a long history of entrepreneurship and leadership from its students and alumni that spans many industries and locations. The awards program was instituted to invite innovative leaders back to campus for a celebration in their honor. The induction ceremony will be moderated by Ray Schey, publisher of the Phoenix Business Journal. Honorees will have the opportunity to connect with each other, meet with the deans of their respective colleges, visit classrooms, and network with current ASU students and aspiring entrepreneurs. “The ASU Alumni Association has

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Hamilton student wins coveted writing honor BY TIM J. RANDALL

Ruohan (Hannah) Miao, a senior at Hamilton High School, is set to follow in the footsteps of some of the greatest writers including Sylvia Plath, Truman Capote and Myla Goldberg. The inspired author was recently selected as a national Portfolio Gold medalist in the 2016 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. “A Gold Medal Portfolio is the highest possible award from the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards,” she said. “There were nearly 320,000 submissions this year, and I was lucky enough to be one of the 16 teens to receive this honor.” Hannah was previous profiled in 2014, as the young scribe (who is a Chinese citizen with aspirations to achieve American citizenship) was on her way to the prestigious University of Iowa Creative Writing and Cultural Exchange Program. Designed as a platform to bring together aspiring writers from around the globe, the program gave Hannah an entirely new perspective on writing. “At first [when I attended that camp], I followed the advice of ‘write what you know,’ but over the years, I’ve attempted to push past my boundaries and use more experimental, innovative approaches in my writing,” she said. Hannah’s hard work and dedication paid off as the nonprofit Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, which administers the awards, recognized her work as creative and thought provoking, while superbly

addressing the judge’s three distinct criterion: originality, technical skill and emergence of personal vision or voice. “I submitted a writing portfolio called ‘Anatomy of a Voice’ which contained six different pieces—one critical essay, two personal memoirs, and three poems,” she said. “The subjects in the portfolio pieces I submitted are fairly varied—ranging from modern interpretations of Shakespeare’s Ophelia to Chinese culture to finding the intersection between science and the humanities.” From the initial submission in December, Hannah’s work first received praise in February with the alliance’s regional Gold Key award, which advanced her work to the national adjudication phase. “In early March, I received a phone call notifying me that my portfolio had received a Gold Medal,” she said. With the honor of joining the 15 other senior winners, as well as a distinguished list of alumni—Andy Warhol, Richard Avedon, Philip Pearlstein, Richard Linklater, Zac Posen and Ken Burns among them— Hannah has earned a $10,000 scholarship to help pay for her next level of higher education. “It’s just surreal; it’s almost like a dream. It’s amazing to receive such recognition,” she said. According to the alliance, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards were founded in 1923 and are “the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious

recognition program for Her poetry and essays hold the creative teens in grades promise of great work to come.” 7 to 12.” There are 29 Certainly Hannah’s life is going categories, including to be changing in a big way soon poetry, photography, as she completes her final year at sculpture, humor, Hamilton. editorial cartoons and “Senior year is going well, video game design. though it does feel rather Up next for Hannah bittersweet that my friends and and her fellow winners I will all be moving in separate is a Carnegie Hall directions for college,” she said. ceremony honoring “I will most likely be attending their achievements Stanford University in the fall.” on June 2. Their work, On her writing journey, Hannah Miao. Submitted photo along with 1,000 other Hannah has many influential Scholastic Art & Writing voices to thank for her success. Award winning pieces, will be on display. “I’ve always been interested in creative “I’m definitely looking forward to the writing, but that interest was really ceremony at Carnegie Hall. I can’t wait rejuvenated in my sophomore year of high to meet the other winners,” Hannah said. school, thanks to the encouragement of “Besides the ceremony, I’m also looking my incredible English teacher, Mrs. [Phyllis] forward to showcasing my work at the Carr,” she said. “My parents have always Parsons School of Design and the Pratt been supportive of my creative endeavors, Institute’s Pratt Manhattan Gallery in New and I know they’re very happy and excited York City.” for me.” Virginia McEnerney, executive director As she takes on the next steps in her of the Alliance of Young Artists & Writers, academic career, Hannah can rely on said Hannah’s portfolio exemplifies the a reassuring and supportive friend to best qualities of the young writers who accompany her. receive the recognition. “Writing is really such a multifaceted “She is talented and thoughtful, and activity, so I’m constantly looking for has an insightful command of the language new ways to express myself in my work,” that goes beyond her years,” McEnerney she said. “Every single time I put pen to said. “Her writing reflects on timeless paper or open up that Word document, themes of love and family and growing up, it’s like releasing this giant breath I’ve been with a clear-eyed understanding of the holding and letting out all the wonder and transition from childhood to adulthood. uncertainty of daily life.”

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Basha student fills backpacks with goodies for foster children BY SRIANTHI PERERA

When 17-year-old Mackenzie Healy of Chandler was younger, she developed an interest in helping care for foster children at her best friend’s home. Although her family didn’t sponsor any foster kids, Mackenzie found a way to help them: the Basha High School student devoted her senior school project to soliciting donations and raising funds to purchase backpacks and filled them with utility items for foster children. “I learned that foster children go into these homes empty-handed. I think that’s super sad, and I kind of take things that I have for granted,” said Mackenzie, who has three brothers and is the only girl in her family. Kenzie Kare Packages—35 backpacks filled with a toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush/ comb, soap, deodorant, shampoo, book, coloring book/sketch pad, crayons, pencils/ pens, snack and a fleece blanket—were presented to the Department of Children Services. For her effort, Mackenzie was given the Mighty Duck Award, which is usually reserved for the staff at the department. Mackenzie said that her project was successful because of the help she received from her school and from Payne Junior High of Queen Creek. She received permission from the two principals to send fliers home

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with students, hang posters in hallways and make daily announcements. Students from Basha High donated $200, while those in Payne Junior High donated $1,300 and also hand-tied the fleece blankets. Gilbert Fire Department donated 20 backpacks and 80 teddy bears, while the Apache Junction-based nonprofit organization Books Are Fun donated 11 children’s books. “With my backpacks that I donated, when the [foster] children go into the homes, they’re able to take those backpacks and go from home to home with that in hand,” Mackenzie said. “It made me really happy.”

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BASIS Chandler team takes state title The BASIS Chandler Bobcat Academic Decathlon team won its third consecutive 1A state title at the 32nd Annual Arizona Academic Decathlon. The team finished fifth out of 39 teams and were the only small school to finish in the top 10. Anna Cheng, who tallied a perfect score in language and literature, won the top student trophy for her overall highest score for the second year in a row. She also earned a gold medal in economics and a silver in science. Liam Lawson

earned a silver in math, Anika Banister earned bronze in art, gold in science and silver in speech, Dalton Wood earned silver in language and literature and silver in science, and Mackenzie Moore-Kosslow earned gold in math. The team will now compete April 28 in the national small schools United States Academic Decathlon where the Bobcats have posted consecutive fourth place finishes.

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More than 300 young women started lining up at 7:30 p.m. the night before the doors opened to the Cinderella Boutique on the first of three Saturdays. Once inside, girls could choose up to five dresses to try on and then select shoes and accessories for their upcoming proms. Submitted photos

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“Every girl deserves to feel like a princess,” reads the motto of “Cinderella Affair,” a project of the East Valley Women’s League. For the 15th year in a row, the League is recycling thousands of previously worn prom dresses, shoes and accessories, to high school juniors and seniors. The first giveaway for this year happened March 26, and there will be two additional giveaways: Saturday, April 2, and Saturday, April 9. Both will take place between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Cinderella Affair Boutique, 411 N. McKemy, Chandler. It’s open to all Arizona high school juniors and seniors with valid ID. If you missed the first giveaway—or

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time transitioning to civilian life. It is Calling all employers and job our duty to help them and make sure seekers! As you know, the job they have the tools to be successful hunt can be a full-time job by in getting education, finding work, itself. Maricopa County residents and returning to their lives. looking for a job or career change The Genesis Youth Program can get help at no cost just by specifically helps out-of-school coming to one of our career or out-of-work youth ages 16-24 centers. in furthering their education or ARIZONA@WORK: Maricopa Denny Barney. finding employment. Enrolled Submitted photo County (formerly Maricopa youth participate in a year-round Workforce Connections) aims to provide program where they receive tools to become services, without cost, to job seekers and successful, productive citizens. The program employers. According to the state’s website, offers more focused assistance to help with there are 52,576 available job openings and any additional life challenges that may be 17,284 resumes posted. ARIZONA@WORK barriers between them and education or is one of many great services Maricopa employment. In our district, the Genesis County offers, through our human services Youth Hub is at the Tempe Escalante Center department, to connect employers and job located at 2150 E. Orange St. They can be seekers. reached at (480) 350-5824 or (480) 350-5825. While Arizona unemployment rates have Maricopa County is also committed to decreased, there are still too many people out serving those with employment barriers of work. With local jobs being a cornerstone such as justice involvement, limited work of our economic recovery, it’s critical that we experience and those needing to improve do everything we can to help get people back basic work skills. to work, back in school, or retrained so they If you’re a business owner, Maricopa can start a new career of their choice. The County serves employers by connecting them more people who are working the better it is with the trained, skilled workers they need for the County and all of our residents. to grow their businesses and thrive in the 21st While statewide, ARIZONA@WORK has century. They offer customized recruitment a location in the East Valley at 735 N. Gilbert services, training, labor market insight and Rd., Suite 134, in Gilbert and can be reached employee development programs. at (602) 372-9700. At the career center, job Maricopa County plays an integral role seekers can meet with guidance counselors by partnering with federal, state and local to find jobs that fit their skill sets, meet with governments all striving to serve the citizens coaches to help with their resumes, attend of Maricopa County. With so many people set general and industry specific job fairs to meet to retire in the not too distant future, it has and network directly with valley employers, never been more important to ensure that as well as access other supportive services like we have employees with the skills employers transportation assistance and federal grant need the most. If you’ve ever thought about funds for training programs. Additionally, a changing careers, now is a perfect time to free public computer lab is open from 8 a.m. reach out to one of our centers to get started. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, allowing For more information, visit www. access to high-speed Internet to aid in job ArizonaAtWork.com/Maricopa. searches. Our centers also help military veterans Denny Barney is a Gilbert resident and connect to the many services available to member of the Maricopa County Board of them. We owe veterans a lot for their service. Supervisors. Sadly, too many come home and have a hard BY DENNY BARNEY

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Terrorist attacks are never easy to comprehend, and for children it’s even harder. With the recent terrorist attacks in Brussels that left 30 people killed and more than 200 injured, it is likely that children will hear rumblings through news outlets or fellow students and worry about their own safety. Children are very curious and when they ask questions about serious topics such as terrorism, it can be difficult to know how to react. The American Red Cross, in partnership with the American Psychological Association, has offered tips for parents on how to handle these topics.

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Talk to your children It is important to make sure the situation is addressed with children, even if they do not approach with questions. And if children do ask questions, be prepared to answer. These are teaching moments for how to handle unfavorable situations and should be approached in a calm manner. By not reaching out to children, they may have unknown concerns that are left unaddressed. “We know children are connected to the media. They hear things and see things on TV,” said American Red Cross Regional Mental Health Adviser Shannon Durham. “They should bring it up in as calm a way as possible, whatever their family tradition is for death.”

Make sure you are OK with the situation It is vital that parents are not

overwhelmed. Often, it can be a good idea to discuss the situation with other adults before approaching children. This strategy can prevent unwanted reactions and keep children from feeling their parents’ concern, adding to their own apprehensions. “Make sure you are in a good place yourself before you talk to your children,” said Durham. “It’s not a good time to talk to your children if you aren’t in a good state.”

Protect your children

Parents are the protectors of their children and, like in any other situation, it is important to make them feel safe. Though the recent attacks have been overseas, children need to be reassured that their home is a safe place. Mention that law enforcement is doing its job to find the parties responsible and protect the victims and citizens, no matter where the attacks occur. “We tell our children that home is a safe place no matter what. It is the place to be and parents still need to be emphasizing that with their children,” said Durham. “Parents have picked their children up, cleaned off their knees and kept them safe. There are surprises sometimes, but by and large, people are safe.”

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Parents are able to direct the conversation with their children, but it is also equally important to listen to what they have to say. Kids may not always use their words to express how they are feeling, making it also important to pay attention to their body language and reactions.

“Parents, me included, frequently say they will talk to their children about something, but really it is important to listen to your children. Listen with all of your senses,” said Durham. “Parents need to watch their children to see if they are having any kinds of reactions so that they can react appropriately.” Limit time exposed to the news When events like Brussels attacks occur, news stations will often focus all of their attention on them. When children are seeing this information hours or days later, they might believe that these are separate incidents. “The truth is, most children don’t have any idea of where Belgium or Brussels are, but if they see the news over and over, they could become upset,” said Durham. “Parents can get their fill of news when the children aren’t around. Children don’t need to see the news being recycled over and over.” Dealing with these situations is not easy, it is necessary to reassure youngsters. “Parents’ jobs are so hard because we are tasked with being truthful and real at the same time,” said Durham. “There are still lots of good things happening every day that are quite wonderful. We need to help our children put things in perspective.”

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April 2 - April 15, 2016 2 Chandler Jazz Festival, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.. Come and enjoy a spectacular weekend of great jazz in a variety of outdoor venues. All performances are free. While you enjoy many of the free performances you can also visit the galleries, restaurants and shops that make Downtown Chandler a great place to visit. The downtown area has plenty of free parking available. You may want to bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy the outdoor performances. Downtown Chandler, 178 E. Commonwealth Ave., www.chandleraz.gov/jazz. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 Arizona Railway Museum, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Visit Chandler’s railway museum at Tumbleweed Park. The Arizona Railway Museum was founded and incorporated in 1983 as a nonprofit, educational and historical organization. The museum is dedicated to the railways of Arizona and the Southwest. The interest and fascination of railways and trains has no boundaries and so railways of all kinds are included in the scope of the museum. Arizona Railway Museum, 330 E. Ryan Rd., Chandler. Display yard and building free; display cars $2 per person or $5 per family/ group. For information, call Tim at (480) 8334353 or Bart Barton at (480) 831-6520, www.azrymuseum.org. 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 ImprovMANIA, 7 p.m. Join ImprovMANIA every Friday and Saturday night for a family-friendly comedy show. ImprovMANIA’s improv comedy shows are fast-paced, live comedy shows made up on the spot based on audience suggestions like the show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” Prepare for a night of laughter in Downtown Chandler. ImprovMANIA, 250 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler. $10 per person. (480) 699-4598, www.improvmania.net. 2 Monthly Family Birdwalks, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Veterans Oasis Park the first Saturday of every month from November to April. One-hour walks begin every 30 minutes starting at 8 a.m. Be prepared for the outdoors. Sun protection, closed-toe footwear, and drinking water are recommended. Meet at the Red-Tailed Hawk Pavilion. Environmental Education Center at Veterans Oasis Park, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2890, www.chandleraz.gov/eec. 3 Rocks That Talk, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. What would rocks tell you if they could talk? What secrets do they keep about themselves? To find out, join Ranger Tish on this fun and informative program about the things that crunch under your feet while you hike. Meet at the main trailhead area and explore a portion of the Goldmine trail. Wear closed-toed shoes, bring water and dress according to the weather. San Tan Mountain Regional Park, 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek. $6 park entry fee per vehicle. www.maricopa.gov/parks/santan.

clean area will have plenty of toys, equipment and activities that are sure to keep the kids entertained. There is a maximum of four children per adult. Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. $2 to $3 registration fee. (480) 782-2900, www.chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed. 5 Desert Walk N Talk, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Join the park host for an easy 1-mile walk and talk program about the beautiful desert. Learn how to identify plants while also learning the answers to some interesting questions, such as: Do you know how to identify a cholla cactus? Do cholla cactus really jump? How many seeds do saguaros produce and why don’t we see more of them? For all the answers, meet the host at the flag pole. Bring extra water and wear closed-toed shoes. San Tan Mountain Regional Park, 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek. $6 park entry fee per vehicle. www.maricopa.gov/parks/santan. 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 Tumbleweed Tumble Tots, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. This indoor play area is designed for children 5 years of age and younger to play under parental/guardian supervision. This fun, safe and clean area will have plenty of toys, equipment and activities that are sure to keep the kids entertained. There is a maximum of four children per adult. Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. $2 to $3 registration fee. (480) 782-2900, www.chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed. 5, 12, 19, 26 STEAM Club, 4-5 p.m. Come to the Chandler Library STEAM Club and have fun every Tuesday with science, technology, engineering, art and math. Play games, dig up dinos, weird science, fun crafts, LEGO cars and more. Win prizes just for showing up! Ages 6 to 11. STEAM Club is a VERTEX program, where Chandler Public Library intersects with STEAM and Makerspace. Downtown Library Cactus Room, 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2800, www.chandlerlibrary.org. 6 Exploring Mandalas, 4:30 p.m. to p.m. Create your own unique mandala, an imaginative circular image steeped in many cultures. The group will be using colored pencils, oil pastels and 3-D objects. Ages 6 to 12. Chandler Community Center, 125 E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler. $8 to $11 registration fee. (480) 782-2730, www.chandleraz.gov/registration. 6, 20 Family Night at the TRC, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. On the first and third Wednesdays of the month enjoy a variety of different recreational activities and entertainment. Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. $2 to $5 registrations fee. For more information, contact Michael Fenzel, (480) 782-2908. www.chandleraz.gov/registration.

4 Chefs in the Making, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Make a cute apron and then cook something yummy while wearing your new kitchen fashion statement. Each class is a stand-alone class, however, a variety of treats will be made, so sign up for multiple classes. Ages 7 to 12. Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. $8 to $11 registration fee and $20 supply fee. (480) 782-2900, www.chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed.

6, 13, 20, 27 Kids Club, powered by National Geographic Kids, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. April’s theme is dinosaurs. The Chandler Fashion Center Kids Club is a great opportunity for children to learn in a fun, interactive setting. Chandler Fashion Center teamed up with National Geographic Kids to create activities and games that focus on discovery through play. Chandler Fashion Center, in the Gap wing near the Food Court, 3111 W Chandler Blvd., Chandler. Free. (480) 812-8488, www.ShopChandlerFashionCenter.com/KidsClub.

4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29 Tumbleweed Tots, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. This indoor play area is designed for children 5 years of age and younger to play under parental/guardian supervision. This fun, safe and

7, 14, 21, 28 Chandler Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m. The market offers fresh local produce, prepared goods, desserts and some crafts on select days. All items are grown in Arizona or are homemade from local

vendors. 3 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler. Free. www.chandlerfarmersmarket.com. 8, 15, 22, 29 Community Nights – Family Fun Fridays at the Courtyard, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Every Friday in the month of April, the Community Center will have a plethora of fun activities for the whole family to enjoy. Carnival games, arts and crafts, ping pong and more will be featured for a night of family fun. There will be prizes and raffles throughout the events, so come on out and enjoy a fun Friday at the courtyard. Chandler Community Center, 125 E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler. $3 to $5. (480) 782-2727, www.chandleraz.gov/registration. 9, 10 Goodnight Moon, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday. The world’s most loved bedtime story comes to life. It’s 7 in the great green room. It’s time to go to sleep, but Bunny isn’t ready. With the help of his friends and a few moments of pure magic, he is finally ready to say goodnight. Imagine alongside the kittens and mittens, the bears and the chairs, the red balloon, and of course, the moon. Make wonderful memories with this musical version of the delightful tale. Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkw., Tempe. Tickets $12 to $26. (480) 350-2822, www.childsplayaz.org. 9 Meet the Creature! 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. In this interactive program, children will get up close and personal with live animals while receiving a fun lesson in wildlife rescue and conservation. Each program features different fascinating animals from around the world. Registration required. Children ages 2 to 12 must be accompanied by a paid adult. Instructor: Lisa Limbert of Lisa’s Creatures & East Valley Wildlife, Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. $6 to $9 registration fee. (480) 782-2890, www.chandleraz.gov/eec. 9 Read to Dogs, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Each child can spend 10 minutes reading to an assistance dog in training. Ages 3 to 12. Downtown Library Copper Room North, 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2800, www.chandlerlibrary.org. 11, 18, 25 Science Story Book Series, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Find out what adventures Ms. Frizzle takes her students on during this story series. Class will begin with a Magic School Bus story followed by a craft or experiment from the book’s topic. Learn about animals, plants, their functions and much more! Environmental Education Center Coyote Room 101, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. $12 to $17 registration fee and $6 supply fee. (480) 782-2890, www.chandleraz.gov/eec. 12, 16 Mommy and Me – Personalized Bookmarks, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Come make this fun, personalized bookmark (bring a small picture – optional) to use in all of your favorite books. Each bookmark will be laminated in class. See TRC lobby case for sample. Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. $9 to $13 registration fee and $5 supply fee. (480) 782-2900, www.chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed. 13 Animal Explorations, 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. This class is for curious kids who wonder what makes us tick. We’ll go on a hunt for some animal tracks and learn all about the different ways they have adapted to their habitats. We will explore wondrous human and animal bodies in this fun, hands-on, multisensory modalities class. Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler

Heights Rd., Chandler. $6 to $9 registration fee. (480) 782-2890, www.chandleraz.gov/eec. 15 Chandler Art Walk, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Art Walk provides a fun, family atmosphere where you can browse the many different types of art available from our talented artists. It is a monthly event featuring local artists and musicians, and is a great opportunity to visit all of the unique establishments in downtown Chandler. Every third Friday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., downtown Chandler welcomes more than 50 local artists to the historic square. All artists must go through a jury process to be accepted in the Art Walk. Only fine art and fine craft submissions will be considered. TechShop Chandler, 249 E. Chicago St., Chandler. Free. www.chandlerartwalk.com. 15 Friday Feeding Frenzy! 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Have you ever wondered what the live animals at the EEC eat for dinner? Have you ever seen a snake stalk its prey? Join the EEC staff on the first and third Friday of each month for a live animal feeding. Meet the animals in our nature center and learn about their diets. Stick around and watch the animals feed. Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2890, www.chandleraz.gov/eec. 17 Sonoran Desert 101, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. New to the desert? Wondering what is out there in this amazing land? This will be a short 1.3-mile hike on our Littleleaf trail and talk about all the amazing plants and animals that live in the desert. Once finished, you will never see the desert the same way again. Wear closed-toed shoes, hat, and sunscreen. Bring water. Meet the host at the flag pole. San Tan Mountain Regional Park, 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek. $6 park entry fee per vehicle. www.maricopa.gov/parks/santan. 23, 24 Ballet Etudes’ Cinderella, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. The classic tale of beautiful Cinderella, her clumsy stepsisters, a magical fairy godmother, and a handsome prince comes to life in Ballet Etudes’ fan-favorite production. With magical sets and costumes and original choreography set to Prokofiev’s breathtaking score, this production of Cinderella will leave you believing in magic. Backstage tours are offered following most performances. Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler. $16 to $22 for tickets. (480) 782-2683, www.chandlercenter.org. 25 Milkshakes with Mom, 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Come make milkshakes with your mom. Create these tasty treats and enjoy spending time together. Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. $6 to $9 registration fee and $15 supply fee. (480) 782-2900, www.chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed. 27 Discovering Fossils, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. More than 300 million years ago, most of Arizona was covered by a shallow inland sea that left behind thousands of marine fossils. Learn about the basic properties of how fossils form and what types are common to Arizona. Children must be accompanied by a guardian. Ages 7 and older. Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. $3 to $5 registration fee. (480) 782-2890, www.chandleraz.gov/eec.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 15 • 6:30 - 9 p.m. Cut a rug at the City of Chandler’s Decades Dance sponsored by Recreation and Athletics for Individuals with Disabilities. Join us at the Chandler Community Center as with dance throughout the decades paying tribute to the 50s, 70s and 90s . Don’t forget to come dressed as your favorite era. For more information, please contact Collette Prather at 480-782-2709.

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April Pools Day is April 30 To help children build the skills they need to stay safe in and around water there will be an April Pools Day, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday April 30, at the Hamilton Aquatic Center, 3838 S. Arizona Ave. A family-friendly afternoon, the event includes free public swimming, games, water rescue and CPR demonstrations. Chandler Aquatics staff will give swim tests 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. to assist parents in determining their child’s swim class level. The Hamilton Aquatic Center has two one-meter diving boards, two water slides, a water vortex, current river, zero-depth play pool and interactive water play feature. Info: (480) 782-2750.

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Author Kacey Shea offers ‘Uncovering Love’ series BY MEGAN MARPLES

Chandler resident Kacey Shea always dreamed of writing contemporary romance novels. Since her series “Uncovering Love” debuted, she has been able to realize that. When Shea was a child she fell in love with reading books, but as an adult she set aside her childhood passions for what she said was a more practical career. After a few years, she picked up an indie romance novel that rekindled her love of books and inspired her to write one of her own. In the series “Uncovering Love”—which features the book “Uncovering Love,” “Uncovering Desire” and “Uncovering Hope”—Shea displays her intelligent and witty prose through a dynamic plot centered around life and love. The storyline was inspired by her routine of investigating dates for people close to her such as her sister. Kacey Shea will make an appearance at Talebu Coffee on “After 10 minutes of Thursday, April 7, in support of her book series “Uncovering Internet searching I can Love.” Submitted photo deduce whether or not the love interest is someone my fierce set of characters that emerge sister should date,” Shea said. “What throughout the story. Not only is there started as a joke stemming from my romance, but there are also people nosey habit became the idea for my fighting difficult battles. Shea succeeds debut novel, and my imagination in tackling challenging issues in a expanded from there.” poised manner. What sets her series apart is the “It’s my goal as a writer to leave my see SHEA page 44

American Way Marketplace Café serves up nostalgia BY JUDI KING

When Merchant Square Antique Marketplace owner Mike Moore sought to open a restaurant in the mall, he wanted to be sure it seamlessly fit in. “My goal is to give customers a vintage dining experience,” says Moore about American Way Marketplace Café. “You can’t fake vintage.” Moore said that all the furnishings were acquired from shuttered buildings, most of them in the last century. The counters are made from timber from an English church. He procured the booths from a

1950s western bar in Buckeye, and the chairs from an old schoolhouse in California. He found the smoker nearby at the iconic Bill Johnson’s Big Apple in Mesa. Moore discovered the 1950s soda chest in Utah and put it back to work holding more than 150 varieties of hard-to-find drinks. All of the display shelves, signs and décor—even the walls and windows which were repurposed to fit into the café—are historic. “Vintage craftsmanship is built to last for generations,” Moore said. see NOSTALGIA page 45

Mingle and sip through liquor fest’s new Ocotillo location BY TIM J. RANDALL

With aerial bartenders, craft liquors to sample and demonstrations, the 3-year-old Chandler Craft Spirits Festival is moving to Ocotillo to enhance the experience. “In previous years, we were in downtown Chandler and now we have moved the event to downtown Ocotillo and will feature an indoor/outdoor venue with a VIP area overlooking the lake,” said Tiffany Shultz, event producer. The event, set for 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 30, celebrates enthusiasts’ enjoyment of craft liquors, including bourbon, vodka and tequila while providing a fine mix of wine, beer and assorted cocktails. Activities range from demonstrations and seminars to aerial bartenders. “We have also invited top bartenders in the state to participate in a variety of demos,” said Shultz. There will be numerous entertainment opportunities and a designated VIP

area offering guests access to perks. Patrons will also be treated to a delicious assortment of food options. “Attendees can expect a variety of food from small plates to full menus. We have food trucks and local restaurants,” she said. “In addition, we have partnered with San Marcos hotel to offer a full experience. The San Marcos food will be featured in our VIP area.” Of course the craft liquors are at the forefront of the festival and this year’s edition offers an even greater roster of alcohol artisans. “We are so excited that we have many new local distilleries that will be involved in the event this year including: Caskworks, Hamilton, Arizona Distilling and O.H.S.O. but we have also invited boutique distilleries from across the region,” Shultz said. “We will have a judging panel of industry people come out from 3:30 to 4 p.m. to select a winner in several categories.” see MINGLE page 44

Go green with April specials at Ocotillo Village Spa Earth Day will be celebrated on April 22, and in appreciation of the Earth’s environment, the Ocotillo Village Spa will be offering an Earth Day Package during the month. The Ocotillo Spa, a full-service spa and salon, allows members and nonembers to experience a world-class spa, offering personalized treatments. Plus, with any spa

service booked, guests are able to use the Ocotillo Village Health Club for the day. The Earth Day Package includes an Organic Eight Greens Phyto Treatment with choice of dermaplane or microdermabrasion plus the DoTerra Energizing Citrus Massage (60 minutes) see SPECIALS page 44

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readers smiling throughout the story, even after shedding a few tears when I address tough topics such as PTSD, depression and domestic violence,” Shea said. “While none of these are laughing matters, I write strong characters who overcome challenges, find strength within themselves, and a little love along the way.” The first novel is set in the Valley, where the sun and recreational activities take center stage. Evie, who was laid off from her job, partners with Jon, a veteran with an eight-year military career, and enters into the private investigation business. Although they were best friends in high school, tensions run high when Evie begins falling for a man they’re investigating. In the second book, Jon and Evie’s best friend Kate, are forced into being roommates, despite their love-hate relationship. The final novel, which was released on March 22, follows single mom Carly as she navigates working as a pediatric nurse while raising two sons alone. All three books are standalone and can be read out of order. Australian cover model Shane Williams is enthusiastic about the series and supportive of Kacey’s success. Originally a lawn mower, he quickly entered into the world of modeling through social media. He is a personal trainer and Uber driver. His favorite pastime other than modeling is reading philosophy novels. His passion for books made him the perfect person to model for her stories. “She is an incredible writer and even more so a wonder woman, mother

Jon Lane, owner of O.H.S.O. Eatery + Brewery + Distillery, said he is excited about participating. “We are just getting started in Arizona, most (distilleries) are under 5 years old and making high quality products already,” he said. “Arizona has already done well in national competitions and soon you will see us grow dramatically in state and national. We are just beginning.” Attendance for the event is expected to be robust with about 3,000 visitors attending, according to Shultz. Patrons will be contributing to a great cause as they imbibe—Southwest Human Development, a nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development serving 135,000 children and their families. “We’re excited to be teaming up with the Chandler Craft Spirits Festival to help create greater awareness of the importance of early childhood development and raise funding for

“Uncovering Love” was Kacey Shea’s first book. Submitted photo

and wife,” Williams said. “I know her emphasis and philosophy on her work and she doesn’t and won’t stop producing incredible novels.” Shea and Williams are scheduled to be in the Valley on Thursday, April 7, for “A Night of Romance” at Talebu Coffee, 2095 N. Alma School Rd., Suite 2, Chandler. Along with other local authors, they will socialize with readers while enjoying wine and coffee. The intimate meet-and-greet experience includes entries for raffle prizes along with the opportunity for authors to sign books and take pictures. For more information, call (480) 899-9633 or visit http://bit.ly/22Gx93b.

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for $210 (regular price is $294). Guests can opt for the Organic Eight Greens Phyto Treatment with choice of dermaplane or microdermabrasion on its own for $125 (instead of $195). The Eminence Organic Eight Greens Phyto Treatment stimulates and revitalizes dull, mature skin to leave it feeling renewed and looking radiant. Organic extracts of yucca, hops, stonecrop and growth factors diminish menopausal breakouts, fine lines, wrinkles and inflammation, while paprika extract stimulates blood flow to detoxify and vitamins A, C, E and coenzyme Q10 fight off free radicals. Guests will notice results on the first treatment.

these critical programs and services in our community,” said Jake Adams, chief development officer for Southwest Human Development. “This year’s festival is going to feature so many great tastings, demonstrations, food, music and more, and we can’t think of a more fun way for the community to come together to support Arizona kids and their families.” Shultz sees exciting future for the festival. “We see the event growing and supporting more and more local distilleries as they open up,” she said. “We love to support local distilleries, breweries and our local wineries.” Chandler Craft Spirits Festival is from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 30, in downtown Ocotillo, 2475 W. Queen Creek Rd., Chandler. Tickets are $10 to $60. For more information, visit chandlercraftspiritsfestival.com. Guests can also add microneedling for $75 (regularly $150) for even more dramatic results with no additional downtime. The DoTerra Energizing Citrus Massage combines lemon and wild orange essential oils into the massage of the guests choice. Lemon promotes healing and orange is calming and uplifting. On its own, the massage is normally $294 and will be offered for $210 in April. The Ocotillo Village Health Club & Spa is located at 4200 S. Alma School Rd. To book an appointment at the spa, call (480) 656-0045. For more information about the Ocotillo Village Spa, including a complete listing services, visit www.villageclubs.com.

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Chef Jared Allen bakes old-world artisan bread. STSN photo by Judi King

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his expertise to the café where he now serves as head chef. Both men contribute to the innovate selections at the Marketplace Café. Though the smoker is fundamental for the incredibly moist and tasty smoked meats like the double-smoked turkey and the 30-day wet-aged tri-tip beef, it is also used to create some unique entrees that really freshen the menu. To create his version of a smoked egg salad sandwich ($6), Morton boils the eggs, deshells them and places them in the smoker for three hours to allow the smoke to completely permeate the eggs. That extra smokiness makes it taste like egg salad—and bacon. It’s a scrumptious surprise. A vegetarian, Allen created a recipe for a smoked meat substitute by using a 20-pound jackfruit—the large tree fruit native to Southeast Asia. The jackfruit is smoked for three hours, then prepared just

like pulled pork. The taste and texture is remarkably similar. The smoked jackfruit is served on a brioche bun and topped with tangy slaw and house barbecue sauce ($7.50). There are eight sandwiches on the menu ranging in price from $6 to $9. Although the smoked meat sandwiches are the favorites, there are other inventive selections such as the Cuban club made with smoked pork or chicken, deli ham, turkey, bacon, Havarti, horseradish cheese and dill pickle, served with Cajun aioli on a ciabatta roll ($9). The salad selections range from $7 to $9 and include my favorite, the BLT, which is made with bacon, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onions and feta cheese tossed in a buttermilk dressing, served with sourdough bread ($8). Aside from the sandwiches and salads, there are four distinctively delicious flatbread pizzas to choose from that Allen makes, using his sourdough bread recipe for

the crust ($7 to $8). Being a cheese lover, I decided to try American Way’s house soup, cheddar ale ($3.50 to $6), which is a mix of cream cheese, sautéed green and red peppers, buttermilk, roux, ale, house-made croutons and cheddar. I loved it. There were so many layers of flavor in this tasty soup. Although I had no room for dessert, I was lured by the description of Allen’s chocolate croissant ($3.50), when he said that it has 48 laminations—with butter on each layer—and the process is spread out over three days. I could not resist. It was decadent. There are so many things to like about this place. It is a must-try new restaurant that is sure to become a Valley favorite.

The food is traditional, as wellhandcrafted and freshly made. All of the breads, pastries, smoked meats, salad dressings, soup, chili and sauces are made daily from the finest ingredients. Moore credits his two chefs, Jared Allen and Jared Horton, for the exceptional food that is served at the café. A Le Cordon Bleu graduate, Allen was a finalist in the Martha Stewart American Made program. He has been making oldworld artisan breads and pastries out of his Mesa home for years. He moved his company, Proof Bread, into the Marketplace Café, where he now serves as general manager, baker and chef. All of the breads, pizza dough and delectable pastries are made daily by Allen. Horton, also a culinary school graduate, was a sous chef at numerous restaurants in Seattle where he created menu items, and also hired and trained new chefs. He brings

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Chandler-Tullamore Sister Cities (CTSC) is challenging patrons to paint the Blarney Castle. Burst of Butterflies at 141 W. Boston St., will host this creative event at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 21. Light hors d’oeuvres, plus wine, water, soft drinks or hot tea will be served. Cost for the event is $30 for CTSC members and $35 for nonmembers; payment may be made at www.chandlerirish.org, or mail payment to CTSC at P.O. Box 1474, Chandler, AZ, 85244-1474. This event will benefit the sister cities’ Student Ambassador Program. The guest instructor is Bonnie Lou Coleman, an award-winning artist. She is a private art and music instructor in the East Valley and is a member of the Chandler Art Commission. She is the founder and former executive director of the Phoenix Conservatory of Music, now in its 11th year. She also worked as director of classical guitar studies at Glendale Community College from 1987 to 2000 and ASU-West from 1987 to 1991. Coleman earned a master’s degree in music performance (classical guitar) from ASU, and a bachelor’s degree in music performance and arts education from The University of Texas at Dallas. Burst of Butterflies is a family-owned business located in historic downtown Chandler. It works closely with the City Redevelopment and Planning departments to provide a service to the area that fits in nicely with the art and

culture of the area. The 2,700-squarefoot facility allows plenty of space for group, couples and singles to enjoy the experience of painting. It also offers instructor-led classes, such as clay handbuilding, glass fusion, canvas painting, candle making and more. In addition, it provides a 2,000-square-foot patio area for outdoor painting and group art events. Celebrating its sixth year, the mission of Chandler-Tullamore Sister Cities is to cultivate and maintain a strong reciprocal relationship between the cities of Chandler and Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland, to encourage cultural understanding, community involvement, economic development and educational exchanges. Visit www.chandlerirish.org, or contact Ellen Harrington for further information at (480) 600-8509 or chan. to.tull@gmail.com.

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Officials at the Ed Robson Library, 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes, are inviting the public to the following programs in April: • “The Eagle and the Archaeologists: The Lindberghs’ 1929 Aerial Survey of Southwest Prehistoric Sites,” 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 6. Pilot Charles Lindbergh is best known for his famous 1927 flight across the Atlantic Ocean. But Lindberg and his wife, Anne, also played an important role in southwestern archaeology. During the summer of 1929, they worked with noted archaeologist Alfred Kidder to conduct the first extensive aerial photographic survey of southwestern prehistoric sites. The presentation features many of their historic photographs and describes this important—but little known— early partnership between aviation and archaeology. Presenter Erik Berg is an award-winning historian and writer with a special interest in the

early 20th century southwest and the impact of science and technology. • “Soldier’s Best Friend: Service Dogs for Veterans,” 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 12. Phoenix-based nonprofit, Soldier’s Best Friend, has become instrumental in providing service dogs to veterans of all ages suffering from PTSD or Traumatic Brain Injury. Those accepted into the program are paired with rescue dogs at no cost to the veteran, and full training is provided. Join us to learn more about this inspirational program, and meet a veteran and his service dog who will demonstrate one of the successful partnerships created by Soldier’s Best Friend. Free tickets will be available on the day of the event. Tickets are limited to two per person. Seating is limited. The library is located at 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes. For more information, call (602) 652-3000 or go to www.mcldaz. org.

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Get a ‘Taste of the Islands’ at Chandler Art Walk Hawaiian shirts and flip flops are encouraged at the Chandler Art Walk: Taste of the Islands night from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, April 15. More than 50 local artists will be in downtown Chandler, in Dr. AJ Chandler Park and lining San Marcos Street. Artistic mediums range from paintings, photography, pottery, woodworking, jewelry and more. Many of the artists feature items that are $50 or less. In addition to viewing locally crafted art, guests are encouraged to visit participating restaurants and bars in downtown Chandler that will have special, island-inspired food and drinks for the night. Guests can travel from merchant to merchant to taste each of their tropical offerings. These include offerings like piña colada paletas,

Hawaiian luau entrees and umbrella drinks galore. Prices and offerings vary. A full listing of participating merchants and their specials are available at http:// on.fb.me/1YO6Cyy. In addition to the island-inspired flavorings and palm tree-lined streets, guests will also feel transported to the beach with the live music. Entertainment for the night is steel drum band, Sean Mireau and the Volcano Island Band. This family-friendly event is free to the public and hosted by Downtown Chandler Community Partnership. The address is Dr. AJ Chandler Park (west), 3 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler. For more information, visit www. downtownchandler.org or email karli@ downtownchandler.org.

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Chandler is seeking “We thought this resourceful, inventive would be a unique way and style-savvy to get people thinking fashion designers differently about waste,” to enter the City’s said Traci Conaway, second annual Chandler’s recycling Trashion Fashion specialist. “We’re Show. encouraging entrants to The runway show let their imaginations at Chandler Fashion go, be wildly inventive, Center on May 21 and have fun with their will feature wearable designs.” fashion created from At least 75 percent materials that might of a garment must be otherwise end up in made from recyclable the trash. or reused materials. Chandler residents Participants must be or students who residents of Chandler. attend a Chandler Twenty-five entries will school have until be accepted in three age April 29 to register. categories; ages 10 to 13, Registration forms 14 to 17 and 18 and older. and more information Chandler’s Solid are available at www. Waste Services Division chandleraz.gov/ is organizing the event. recycle. Persons interested in Trashion Fashion participants must A combination assisting, mentoring be Chandler residents. Submitted of trash and fashion, or inspiring young photo the Trashion Fashion designers should Show will provide contact traci.conaway@ participants with an opportunity to use chandleraz.gov or call (480) 782-3525. their design skills to create and exhibit In addition, prize donations are being a garment created from discarded accepted from local businesses. materials. Designers can choose to wear their garment in the show, or select a model.

Dignity Health Family 5K Join us for our 2nd Annual Dignity Health’s Family 5K on Sunday, May 1st at Freestone Park, Gilbert, AZ. The event has a distance for everyone, including a 5K Run/Walk, Family 1 Mile, and 100 Yard Kids’ Dash, so bring friends! Your family will be supporting families in the Birthing Centers at both Mercy Gilbert Medical Center and Chandler Regional Medical Center. Whether families are having their first or third baby, we want them to experience this exciting and special time in very comfortable and high-quality surroundings!

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Join Mayor Jay Tibshraeny for a bike ride along the scenic Paseo Trail during the annual Family Bike Ride at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 9. The 7.4-mile ride is held in conjunction with Valley Bike Month and will start at Chandler’s Park & Ride lot, 2100 S. Hamilton St., and travel the Paseo Trail along the Consolidated Canal to Crossbow Park and back. “As a frequent user of the Paseo Trail, I know the benefits of cycling,” Tibshraeny said. “It promotes lifelong wellness and is an activity that can be shared by the entire family as we witness each year with this event.”

The Downtown Chandler Library is hosting the Outside the Lines Adult Coloring Group from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 6. Join the group the first Wednesday of every month from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and enjoy the latest stress-busting trend for grown-ups. Coloring is a creative, fun way to destress and meet new people. The library will provide coffee, coloring pages and colored pencils, but patrons are free to bring their own. The program is free. The library is located at 22 S. Delaware St. The major cross streets are Arizona Avenue and Chandler Boulevard. For more information, call (480) 7822800, email infodesk@chandlerlibrary.org or visit www.chandlerlibrary.org.

The event is free and participants will receive a free T-shirt while supplies last, along with information about bicycle safety, transit services and related topics. Pre-registration can be accomplished online at www.chandleraz. gov/transit until 12 p.m. Thursday, April 7, or the day of the event beginning at 7 a.m. at the Chandler Park & Ride lot on the southwest corner of Germann and Hamilton streets. All riders must wear helmets. For more information, contact Ann Marie Riley at (480) 782-3442 or annmarie.riley@chandleraz.gov.

Golf tourney set for St. Juan Diego Church The sixth annual St. Juan Diego Golf Tournament on Saturday, April 9, is a charitable event with all proceeds designated for the construction of St Juan Diego Church, set to be located at 3200 S. Cooper Rd., Chandler. The shotgun begins at 1 p.m. at the San Marcos Golf Resort. The fee per golfer, including a golf shirt and dinner, is $125,

if paid by April. 2. The day wraps with a dinner and silent auction at Serrano’s, 141 S. Arizona Ave. The no-host bar and dinner, which costs $3 for nongolfers, will begin at 5 p.m. Registration information can be found at www. stmarychandler.org or by calling (480) 963-3207.

Decades Dance provides fun for disabled individuals The nonprofit Recreation and Athletics for Individuals with Disabilities (RAD) and the Chandler Therapeutic Recreation Program are hosting the Decades Dance with a live DJ, root beer floats, memento photos and more for disabled individuals 16 and older from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, April 15, at Chandler Community Center, 125 E. Commonwealth Ave.

This is an annual social event attended by several hundred people with disabilities from all over the East Valley that has been going on for many years. For more information on RAD, visit www.supportrad.com. For more on the Chandler Therapeutic Recreation Program, visit www.chandleraz.gov/ therapeutic.

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City accepting nominations for Celebration Plaza Each year, the City of Chandler inducts one or more honorees into Celebration Plaza, a monument honoring individuals and organizations who’ve made significant and enduring contributions to the community. Nominations for induction come from the public, and the City is accepting nominations through April 30. The nominating criteria and form is online at chandleraz.gov/celebrationplaza. Forms are also available at all Chandler libraries, community centers, recreation facilities, Chandler Museum and City Hall. There is no fee to submit a nomination. Celebration Plaza is a permanent water feature and monument wall near the center of Tumbleweed Park, located on the southwest corner of McQueen and Germann roads. Since 2007, it has served as a central location to honor service organizations and a select group of residents, living or deceased, for their civic leadership, public outreach, personal service and commitment to the community. Inductees are selected by the Chandler City Council, based on recommendations from the Museum Advisory Board. Any nominee selected for induction after the review process will be honored at an induction ceremony in November. As part of the induction, a brass plaque will be placed in Celebration Plaza. Last year’s honorees included Officer David

Payne and Chandler Kiwanis Club. Celebration Plaza nominee criteria Celebration Plaza nominees should be residents, living or deceased, who have displayed outstanding civic commitment, leadership, public outreach and service to the people of Chandler. Nominations should clearly state why the individual or organization deserves this recognition, and supporting letters or documentation is strongly encouraged. The nominees are evaluated based on the following criteria: •C ommunity leaders whose outstanding personal service has resulted in significant and enduring contributions to the community (support for this recognition should include endorsements from other groups, neighborhoods, or organizations) •A n individual or individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the City of Chandler •A n individual or individuals who have added to the quality of life for Chandler residents through their involvement or financial contribution to short- or long-term city projects or activities •A n individual who has demonstrated leadership, innovation and creativity, which have made Chandler a better place to live and work. •C ity of Chandler employees killed in the line of duty.

The City of Chandler inducts one or more honorees into Celebration Plaza each year. Submitted photo

Nominees cannot be individuals holding an elected City of Chandler office or serving on the Museum Advisory Board or Parks and Recreation Board at the time they are either nominated or approved for inclusion in Celebration Plaza.

Questions about the Celebration Plaza nomination criteria or the recognition process can be directed to Cultural Affairs Coordinator Jean Reynolds at (480) 782-2751 or jean. reynolds@chandleraz.gov.

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12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 21 685 S. Dobson Dr., Chandler Register: Kelly Huey, MSW, LCSW at (480) 340-4013, www.ironwoodcrc.com Choose Right, Live Well Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. second Wednesday of each month 685 S. Dobson Dr., Chandler Register: Kelly Huey, MSW, LCSW at (480) 340-4013, www.ironwoodcrc.com Cooking Demonstration Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. fourth Wednesday of each month 8880 E. Desert Cove Ave., Scottsdale Register: Tricia Young at (480) 855-2259, www.ironwoodcrc.com Spirituality Group Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. third Wednesday of each month 685 S. Dobson Rd., Chandler Register: Kelly Huey, MSW, LCSW at (480) 340-4013, www.ironwoodcrc.com Laughter Wellness Class Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday April 6 8880 E. Desert Cove Ave., Scottsdale Register: Kelly Huey, MSW, LCSW at (480) 340-4013, www.ironwoodcrc.com

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Chandler National Little League opening day The Chandler National Little League opened its season at the baseball fields at Snedigar Sports Complex with festivities, food trucks and even a flyover, courtesy of the Arizona Antique Aircraft Association. Players took the field with smiles and hopes of base hits, home runs and a winning season. STSN photos by Kimberly Carrillo

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As You Wish offers pottery classes Devorah Hadassah to attend for toddlers, teens and adults performance at theater April and May classes have been announced at As You Wish, the pottery painting locale, with a Chandler studio located at 2970 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. Paints, brushes and expert assistance are provided. • April 1: Beginning technique class teaches how to make a whimsical platter. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. $10 plus pottery of your choice. For 12 year olds to adults. • April 2: Read and paint “Olivia,” Ian Falconer’s story about a mischievous little pig, for toddlers/pre-schoolers and a parent. 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. $15 inclusive. • April 2 to April 10: Choose the shape and design for your child’s hand or foot impression in clay. $35-$45. Pickup will be April 24. • April 14: Home schoolers can create a sunflower mug. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. $12 inclusive. • April 15: A girl’s night out with free studio fees when painting together. 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. • April 22: Beginning technique class teaches basic pottery painting techniques as well as using Spolvero graphite stencils. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. $10 plus pottery of your choice. For 12 year olds to adults. • April 30: A mommy and me class to create a special Mother’s Day memento plate. 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. $20 inclusive. May 6 - beginning technique class

Devorah Hadassah will attend a performance of “The Diary of Anne Frank,” winner of the 1956 Pulitzer Prize and Tony award, 7 p.m. Thursday, April 14, at Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W. Page Ave.,

Gilbert. Deadline to purchase tickets, which are $25 for members and guests, is March 25. Info: Barb at (480) 318-7568 or Hadassah.evinfo@cox.net.

Arizona chic couture history comes to the Vision Gallery teaches art journaling. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. $10 plus pottery of your choice. For 12 year olds to adults. • May 8: On Mother’s Day the studio fee is waived for mothers. • May 14: Read and paint “What Does the Fox Say.” 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. $15 all inclusive. • May 19: Home-schooled children can create an ice cream bowl with spoon. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. $12 all inclusive. • May 20: Beginning technique class teaches basic pottery painting techniques as well as using Spolvero graphite stencils. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. $10 plus pottery of your choice. For 12 year olds to adults. Info: (480) 899-1231 or www.asyouwishpottery.com/classes.

“Arizona Chic: Couture from Arizona’s Past,” an exhibit that celebrates some of the most glamorous, most understated and most over-the-top examples of Arizona fashion, is on display through April 30 at the Vision Gallery, located at 10 E. Chicago St. Robert Black, from Robert Black of Fashion, is the curator. According to Black, the exhibit explores the local look of Arizona chic, as well as the international designer dresses that were sold in many high-fashion boutiques. “There was a time when Arizona’s chic fashion was written about and taken to destinations all around the world,” said Black. “Visitors were enamored by the western and southwest-themed styles, as well as the comfortable cotton fabrics and bright colors that were made for our desert sun.” The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Admission is free. More than 300 regional artists are represented in the nonprofit gallery, which is also home to one of two Art-O-Mats in Chandler. Info: www.visiongallery. org.

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Teens can learn photographic techniques like the one used to create this photo, entitled “Self Portrait,” by Trini Guevara, at Art Intersection’s summer camp. Submitted photo

Explore the fundamentals and foundations of photography Teens interested in art and photography can learn from trained and working artists in a photographic techniques camp, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, through Friday, July 15, at Art Intersection, 207 N. Gilbert Rd., Suite 201, Gilbert. Students will leave with a collection of their artwork made during camp and be featured in an online exhibition at www.artintersection.com. During the workshop, participants will explore the fundamentals and

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Phoenix Film Festival rolls film for 16th year BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI

As the 16th annual Phoenix Film Festival approaches, event director Jason Carney admits that his job can get a little stressful. “Once January hits, it’s nonstop crazy until the festival comes,” Carney said. “I’m good for a couple of meltdowns. My wife, she usually talks me down and then it’s not so bad.” The crunch time is just about over, as the Phoenix Film Festival hits the Harkins Scottsdale 101 14 from Thursday, April 7, through Thursday, April 14. The Phoenix Film Festival annually screens more than 150 films, holds parties and provides filmmaking seminars to capacity audiences. Carney said he expects more than 23,000 attendees over the eight days. “I think we have a really strong lineup this year,” he said. “We have really solid films through and through.” To help film lovers navigate through the schedule, Carney offered a list of films to which he’s looking forward. “Morris from America,” starring Markees Christmas and Craig Robinson, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7. “Craig Robinson is in a more serious role,” Carney said. “It’s a feel-good movie that won awards at Sundance. It’s about this kid who’s engrained in the hip-hop culture and DJing, then his

family moves him to Germany. It’s a sweet film.” “The Man Who Knew Infinity,” starring Dev Patel and Jeremy Irons, 7 p.m. to 8:55 p.m. Friday, April 8. The movie tells the story of Srinivasa Ramanujan, a mathematical genius. “I’ve heard nothing but great things about that film.” “Sing Street,” featuring Ferdia WalshPeelo, Lucy Boynton, Aidan Gillen and Maria Doyle Kennedy, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, April 10. “It comes from Tom Carney, who directed “Once.” It’s about an Irish kid in Dublin who sees a girl he likes and decides to get a rock band together. He doesn’t have any musical experience, but he does it to get the girl. It looks super charming.” “Colin Hay: Waiting for My Real Life,” 6:25 p.m. to 7:50 p.m. Sunday, April 10, and 2:50 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. Wednesday, April 13. “It’s about the Men at Work singer and it shows his life in general. It’s a great story about how he rose to fame. When the bottom dropped out and there was a lawsuit, he plays a lot of clubs and small theater. He’s an amazing storyteller and so charming, this documentary’s great.” “Five Nights in Maine,” starring David Oyelowo, Dianne Wiest and Rosie

“Colin Hay: Waiting for My Real Life” will be screened from 6:25 p.m. to 7:50 p.m. Sunday, April 10, and 2:50 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, as part of the Phoenix Film Festival. Submitted photo

Perez, 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, April 14. “It has a really strong cast. It’s about a guy whose wife passes away and his mother-in-law invites him to Maine. It’s a very dramatic film. That’s our closing night movie.” “We have more films than we ever played before,” Carney said. “It’s a busy week, that’s for sure. Once you come to the festival, you get hooked.”

Phoenix Film Festival is Thursday, April 7, through Thursday, April 14, at the Harkins Scottsdale 101 14, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. Tickets are $13 to $300. For more information, visit www. phoenixfilmfestival.com.

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The Tortoise Project and Wild at Art opening in arts center The Tortoise Project and Wild at Art exhibition will be shown Friday, May 13, to Saturday, June 25, at the Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler. It will feature Arizona artists converting fiberglass tortoises into original works of art that will be auctioned off to help support the Vision Gallery’s Vision Kidz Art program. Selected artists were given white tortoises as a blank, three-dimensional canvas to paint and decorate however they wished in order to create a new, original, one-of-a-kind tortoise with each shelled reptile portraying a unique and different theme.

Participating artists for the exhibit are Jose Benavides, Sue Berzelius, Jeanne Bosarge, Adriene Buffington, Irene Coatta, Bonnie Lou Coleman, Kathleen Escobedo, Laurie Fagen, Michael Holland, Debra Jones, Shari Keith, Genevieve Leach, Vesna Miller, Mary Poindexter, Christy Puetz, Penny Ethel Ross, Pat Scheurich, Nancy Nowak Utech, Steven Velazquez, Sandra Neumann Wilderman, and ASU TECHshop. An opening reception is being held 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 21. Info: (480) 782-2695 or www. visiongallery.org.

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Air Supply, Saturday, April 9, WHP. Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock celebrate 40 years of hits, including “Lost in Love,” “All Out of Love,” “The One That You Love,” “Sweet Dreams” and “Making Love Out Of Nothing At All.” 2CELLOS, Saturday, April 9, MAC. Their version of Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal” went viral in 2011, and the Croatian cellists continue to with dynamic music videos and covers.

The von Trapps share their family’s talents at the Chandler Center for the Arts on Friday, April 1. Submitted photo

The Garth Guy, Friday, April 1, HACC. Dean Simmons presents an accurate tribute to country star Garth Brooks.

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Hillbilly Deluxe, Sunday, April 10, HACC. Classic and modern country cover songs.

“Anything Goes,” through Saturday, April 2, HCT. This tale of boy-meetsgirl and the complications that ensue will intrigue every audience. This show features an incredible collection of Cole Porter songs including “It’s De-Lovely,” “I Get A Kick Out Of You,” “All Through The Night,” “Anything Goes,” “You’re The Top” and “Blow, Gabriel, Blow.” “The Andrews Brothers,” through April 19, HCT. Mistaken identities and madcap adventures abound in this wonderful valentine to the heroes of World War II. Belinda Carlisle, Friday, April 1, WHP. Her first solo album, 1986’s “Belinda,” featured the hit single “Mad About

You,” and the following year she released “Heaven on Earth,” her greatest solo success. The von Trapps, Friday, April 1, CCA. Their performances make room for melodicas and ukuleles, lyrics that can unspool in 10 languages twinges of Appalachia and Portlandia, some shout-outs to the Mamas and Papas, all filtered through the DNA of the most beloved musical, “The Sound of Music.” “The Diary of Anne Frank,” through May 14, HCT. “The Diary of Anne Frank” is a true story about a Jewish girl in hiding during the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam in World War II.

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‘Preparing for Eternity’ features Armand and Angelina to visit Unity of Sun Lakes Pastor Marc Drake April 16 BY NORM NOBLE

The First Baptist Church of Sun Lakes will once again present its popular seminar “Preparing for Eternity,” which provides insights on spiritual, legal and financial preparation for finishing life’s journey well, on Saturday, April 16. The time to prepare is before the need. In a sense, it is akin to car and life insurance. After the fact is too late. First Baptist’s Senior Pastor Dr. Marc Drake and Tom Jones, J.D., former managing director of Stanley Tools-Europe, will lead this four-hour presentation during which they will discuss practical methods for organizing information about assets, documents and personal property to make it easy for survivors (specifically, wills, living

trusts and powers of attorney). In addition, they will address the spiritual aspect of preparing for eternity as well as planning one’s memorial service, which will make matters so much simpler for family members left behind. Materials will also be provided, including a guide book for making all the appropriate plans. Dr. David Johnson will speak about leaving resources to one’s church—how to do that in the most effective way possible for kingdom purposes. First Baptist Church of Sun Lakes is located at 9535 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes. The church phone number is (480) 895-1088. The registration fee of $10 will cover materials and a light lunch.

Experience the ‘Power’ at St. Mary’s Catholic Church “Present to the Power,” an original musical by Tim and Julie Smith, looks at 10 witnesses to the events of the post-resurrection gospel accounts. The story begins with the darkness of Easter morn and ends with the light and hope of the Ascension and Pentecost. The audience experiences the women—Salome, Joanna and Mary, mother of Jesus—who came to the tomb looking to anoint the body of the crucified one. The audience will hear from John and Peter who ran to the tomb when they heard the news. Mary Magdalene gives her recollection

of encountering the Risen Master in the garden. And Thomas and the two travelers to Emmaus are brought to life on stage and in song. Throughout the Easter season, these characters are the focus of the gospel readings in the church’s Catholic Sunday liturgies. Experience the power from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 230 W Galveston Rd., Chandler. Tickets will be available at St. Mary’s Parish Office for $10 each or $20 for a family (up to four people). Call (480) 963-3207 for more information.

Armand and Angelina are scheduled to deliver the morning message and music during the 9:30 a.m. Sunday, April 10, service at Unity of Sun Lakes. This event is open to the community. Armand’s voice has been compared to Neil Diamond and Angelina’s to Sara Brightman. They deliver classical pop with a spiritual message. Prepare for a magical, inspirational experience of love and music. They use songs, stories and humor to inspire listeners to experience “Heaven on Earth.” Armand and Angelina tour internationally performing their “World Rock Opera Overture,” a fusion of world, classical and popular influences designed to harmonize and unite humanity. They produce belly laughs and soul-touching tears, often bringing audiences to their feet in appreciation. In the last 11 years, they have traveled more than 500,000 miles sharing their music at many Unity churches, active adult and assisted living communities, and RV resorts across America. Armand and Angelina reside in Orlando, Florida, and when not traveling they are avid Disney World fans. They have produced nine CDs. A Native American flute playing class will follow at 11 a.m. It’s not necessary to bring a flute; practice flutes and protective lip pieces available. Flutes

Armand’s voice has been compared to Neil Diamond and Angelina’s to Sara Brightman. Submitted photo

are available for sale as well. Suggested flute class offering is $20. This event is sponsored by Unity Church of Sun Lakes at Sun Lakes Country Club. To learn more visit www. armandandangelina.com.

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Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation announces Shabbat services

Community members are invited to participate in Chabad of the East Valley’s community Seder to be held on the first Night of Passover at 7:15 p.m. Friday, April 22. The Seder will feature rich discussion about Passover, excellent food and joyous singing. Chabad Rabbi Mendy Deitsch, director of Chabad of the East Valley, will facilitate the intergenerational program. The community Passover Seder will be held at the Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life 875 N. McClintock Dr. in Chandler. The advance RSVP price for the Seder is $45 adults and $25 per child. Family plans are available upon request. After April 15, the price increases to $55 for an adult and $40 for a child. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Sponsorships available. The Seder allows local Jews of the opportunity of not just attending but

also actively participating in a traditional, family-oriented Seder. “I remember my grandmother telling me stories of her family’s Seder table back in Poland,” said Louis Finkelstein, a local lawyer who attended the Chabad Seder event last year. “She would say, ‘They don’t make a Seder like they used to.’ Well, I think the Chabad Community Seder would make my grandmother feel right at home.” He continues: “It was the real thing—but it was far from a yawner. Rabbi Mendy Deitsch kept us involved from beginning to end.” Seats must be reserved in advance, by contacting Chabad at (480) 855-4333 or email info@chabadcenter.com or visit www.ChabadCenter.com. Additional information about the Passover holiday is available at www. ChabadCenter.com/Passover.

• June 10: Annual healing service, 7:30 p.m. • July 8: Twilight service, 5:30 p.m. • Aug. 12: Twilight Service, 5:30 p.m. SLJC is also sponsoring a contemporary Passover Seder on Saturday, April 23, the second night of the holiday. SLJC kicks off its adult education series at the chapel center. The classes, led by rabbi, are as follows. Participants can attend any or all of the sessions. • 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 12: How to Change Your Life: A Study in Kabbalah and Meditation • 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 3: Grief and Loss: How to Deal with Disappointments and Tragedies For more information, visit www.SLJC. org.

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The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation (SLJC) is an established reform congregation that meets at the Sun Lakes Chapel on the second Friday of the month. Services are great opportunities to meet people, connect with Judaism and learn. New attendees are invited to be introduced at the service and members of the congregation connect with these attendees. Oneg Shabbats are held immediately after the services at Sun Lakes Country Club. Everyone is invited to attend. Upcoming Shabbat services are as follows: •A pril 8: Yom Hashoah observance and Yom Ha’atzmaot and interfaith service, 7:30 p.m. •M ay 13: Service honoring the men’s club and the rabbi’s Bar Mitzvah year, 7:30 p.m.

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Call ahead to confirm information, as details occasionally change after print. If you have a recurring monthly support group or meeting you would like listed in Spiritual Connections, email complete details to news@santansun.com. SUNDAYS Celebration Service 10:30 a.m. Sundays All with peaceful beliefs are welcome to this inclusive, loving, thriving UNITY Community. Join the group at 10 a.m., preceding the service, for fellowship. Youth and toddlers meet during service. Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center, 952 E. Baseline, Suite 102, Mesa. Info: (480) 593-8798, www.interfaithcommunity.org Kids’ Sunday School 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sundays Unity of Chandler, 325 N. Austin Dr., Suite 4, Chandler. Info: (480) 792-1800, www. unityofchandler.org Lift Your Spirit 10 a.m. Sundays Hear inspirational messages and music. Unity of Chandler, 325 N. Austin Dr., Suite 4, Chandler. Info: (480) 792-1800, www. unityofchandler.org St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church 7:30 a.m. traditional worship 9 a.m. traditional worship and choral music 11 a.m. contemporary worship with live Christian rock band There is also a service at 12 p.m. Wednesdays. St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 901 W. Erie St., Chandler. Info: (480) 899-7386, www.saintmatthewschurch.org. MONDAYS The Art of Parenting 7:30 p.m. Mondays Six-session course from the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute and presented by Rabbi Mendy Deitsch of Chabad of the East Valley, designed to help parents at all levels of Jewish knowledge develop their own parenting philosophies and techniques. Cost is $99. Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life, 875 N. McClintock Dr., Chandler. Info: (480) 855-4333, rabbi@ chabadcenter.com TUESDAYS Silva Class and Meditation 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays Unity of Chandler, 325 N. Austin Dr., Suite 4, Chandler. Info: (480) 792-1800. Career Connectors 9 a.m. to noon, fourth Tuesday of month Nonprofit organization connecting professionals in career transition to high-quality resources and hiring companies; each event includes professional career speakers with presentations on relevant job search topics, three to four hiring companies, networking, resume help, career coaches, LinkedIn coaches and business portraits. Central Christian Church, Gilbert Campus/Student Center, 965 E. Germann Rd., Gilbert. Info: www. careerconnectors.org, (480) 442-5806 Christian Business Networking, Tri-City Chapter—Chandler, Tempe, Mesa 7:15 a.m. Tuesdays Offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and business referrals. Crackers and Co. Café, 535 W.

Iron Ave., Mesa. Info: Maia, (480) 425-0624, www.christianbusinessnetworking.com Christian Business Networking, Chandler Bi-Monthly Chapter 7:30 a.m. second and fourth Tuesdays each month Offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and business referrals. Chandler Christian Church, Room C100, 1825 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler. Info: Maia, (480) 425-0624, www.christianbusinessnetworking.com Grief Share 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays A combination seminar and support group that meets weekly with people who understand because they have “been there” themselves. Fee for materials is $15, but scholarships are available. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 739 W. Erie St., Chandler. Info: (480) 9634127, www.htlutheran.com HOPE—Help Overcoming Painful Experiences 7 p.m. Tuesdays Free weekly small group sessions helping people overcome emotional pain caused by divorce, grief, addictions and more; free child care for children ages 10 and younger. Desert Springs Church, Room 106, 19620 S. McQueen Rd., Chandler. Info: hope4all@comcast.net, www. helpovercomingpainfulexperiences.org Shalom Chapter of Hadassah 11:30 a.m. second Tuesday of each month Iron Oaks (Oakwood) Clubhouse, 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd., Sun Lakes. Info: Cyril, (480) 802-0243; Kathy, (480) 895-5194; Shirley, (480) 883-9159; or Joyce, (480) 802-4902. Monthly Women’s Fellowship 6:30 p.m. fourth Tuesday of each month The monthly fellowship Bible study with the East Valley Chapter of Christian Women’s Devotional Alliance “ministers to women’s spiritual, emotional and physical needs.” Best Western-Mezona 250 W. Main St., Mesa. Info: (480) 232-3773 Narcotics Anonymous (Nar-Anon)— Chandler Chapter 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Twelve-step program for families and friends of addicts. Faith Community Church, 1125 N. Dobson Rd., Chandler. Info: www.nar-anon.org WEDNESDAYS Pranic Healing 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Wednesday Receive a 15-minute energetic tune-up. Unity of Chandler, 325 N. Austin Dr., Suite 4, Chandler. Info: (480) 792-1800. Gong Meditation and Yoga Nidra 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. third Wednesday Presented by Will Zecco, gong master. Bring yoga mat, blanket and pillow as desired. Love offerings will be accepted.

Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center, 952 E. Baseline Suite 102, Mesa. Info: (480) 593-8798 or www.interfaithcommunity.org. “A Course in Miracles” with the Rev. Julianne Lewis 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Wednesdays The weekly group is an interactive time of learning and sharing, appropriate for course beginners, as well as longtime students of ACIM. Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center, 952 E. Baseline, Suite 102, Mesa. Info: (480) 593-8798, www.interfaith-community.org The Art of Parenting 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays Six-session course from the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute and presented by Rabbi Mendy Deitsch of Chabad of the East Valley, designed to help parents at all levels of Jewish knowledge develop their own parenting philosophies and techniques. Cost is $99. Chandler Jewish Community Center, 908 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler. Info: (480) 855-4333 or rabbi@chabadcenter.com

St. Mathew’s Episcopal Church 12 p.m. Healing and Eucharist service St. Mathew’s Episcopal Church, 901 W. Erie St., Chandler. Info: (480) 899-7386, www.saintmatthewschurch.org. THURSDAYS Women’s Empowerment & Awakening 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. third Thursday Release negative beliefs. Unity of Chandler, 325 N. Austin Dr., Suite 4, Chandler. Info: (480) 792-1800. A Course in Miracles 7 p.m. first, second and fourth Thursday Unity of Chandler, 325 N. Austin Dr., Suite 4, Chandler. Info: (480) 792-1800 Empower Model for Men 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays The three-class series is taught by author Scott E. Clark and designed to offer practical wisdom and tools to help men shift into their higher consciousness, based on the seven-step empower model detailed in Clark’s book, “Empower Model for Men.” Cost is $85. Unity of Chandler, 325 N. Austin Dr., Chandler. Info: (480) 792-1800

Pranic Healing and Meditation 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Wednesdays Guided meditation and healing for those facing physical, emotional, mental or spiritual issues in their lives. Love offering requested. Unity of Chandler, 325 N. Austin Dr., Chandler. Info: (480) 792-1800

Real Love Support Group 6:30 p.m. Thursdays For those who have a desire to acquire more “real love” and in the process find great personal happiness and more fulfilling relationships. Love offering requested. Unity of Chandler, 325 N. Austin Dr., Chandler. Info: (480) 792-1800

Grief Care 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays A place to come share your feelings or just listen to others as we try to navigate through our grief. You don’t have to do it alone. Epiphany Lutheran Church, South Campus, old church building, 800 W. Ray Rd., Room 325, Chandler. Info: www.griefcareaz@gmail. com

FRIDAYS

Healing Prayer and Meditation Circle 7 to 8:15 p.m. Wednesdays Guided prayer, affirmations and visualization for those facing physical, emotional, mental or spiritual issues in their lives. Love offering requested. Unity of Chandler, 325 N. Austin Dr., Chandler. Info: (480) 792-1800 Meditation Moments 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. third Wednesday of the month An interactive time of learning and sharing, appropriate for course beginners, as well as long time students of ACIM. Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center, 952 E. Baseline, Suite 102, Mesa. Info: (480) 593-8798 or www.interfaithcommunity.org Re|Engage Marriage Program 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays Whether you’d rate your marriage a two or a 10, this class will help you reconnect. Chandler Christian Church, 1825 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler. Info and registration: www.chandlercc.org/ reengage

Rosary Prayer 3 p.m. second Friday of each month St. Steven’s Catholic Church, 24827 S. Dobson Rd., Sun Lakes. Info: (480) 895-9266 Temple Havurat Emet 7:30 p.m. first Friday of each month Lecky Center, Robson Library. 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes. Info: www. templehavuratemet.org Women’s Life Group 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. second and fourth Friday of each month All women are invited to a Bible study and discussion of how lessons can relate to our lives. Every lady brings something different to the group and learns from others to get to know new friends. Sun Lakes United Church Of Christ, Sun Lakes Country Club Chapel Center, 9230 Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes. Info: Jan Olson, (480) 802-7457 or Joy King, (480) 588-1882. Grief 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. every Friday Each session presents a 45-minute videotaping of expertise of counselors, pastors and others who have coped with grief and understand its effects and the steps toward healing. Each week a different stand-alone topic is presented as part of 13 sessions. Discussion follows, but participation is entirely voluntary. Call (480) 895-1088 for information. The program is offered at First Baptist Church Sun Lakes.