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Downtown Chandler aims to be arts and entertainment hub buildings,” said Niels Kriepke, founder of Desert Viking Companies and an early member of the partnership.

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In a late 2015 report, Forbes Magazine called Arizona the best state for future job growth. A leading reason is Chandler, where future job growth over the next 10 years is predicted to be nearly 40%. And not just any types of jobs; it’s high-earning careers. Today, in fact, the median household income is more than $70,000 per year. But how will the city handle the influx of so many young professionals and families in the area? It turns out city officials have been planning for it all along. “The true revitalization began when the city of Chandler decided to invest its new city hall building in the heart of the downtown,” said Kim Moyers, downtown redevelopment manager for the City of Chandler. “The city invested $70 million in all to acquire property, relocation and building the beautiful city hall on Arizona Avenue. The project also included the Arizona Streetscape Project from Chandler Boulevard to Frye Road to narrow streets, widen sidewalks, addition of bike racks, benches, tables and chairs, and more than 170 trees to create a pedestrian friendly and inviting environment for continued growth.” She added that the city and the Downtown Chandler Community Partnership (DCCP) are working together to develop the area as a regional destination for shopping, dining, living, culture and the arts. And, during the past 20 years, they’ve done just that—and the best is yet to come.

A sneak peek at the soon-to-open Modern Margarita Chandler’s planned sophisticated, fun look. Photo courtesy Hanna Leeke

A look back “In the late 1990s, downtown Chandler consisted of San Marcos, an adult book store, Serrano’s Mexican Restaurant, Saba’s Western Wear and a dozen or so long-abandoned

“We knew if we didn’t act, the area might quickly become just another space for strip malls in town.” It was then that Kriepke bought his first of several downtown buildings and began working with the city on grants and tax credits to help refurbish it while still maintaining its integrity. “Downtown Chandler is actually listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means that in order to make any updates or changes, we had to use existing materials if at all possible and work from old photographs of the buildings from the early 1900s,” Kriepke said. “Once we got all of that done, the real work started— reaching out to mom-and-pop businesses to get them reinterested in the area.” After signing on some small businesses, and buying several additional buildings to refurbish and rent, Kriepke noticed a man looking around at some of his properties. “That man turned out to be none other than Anthony Canecchia, a brewmaster with a dream to build a local tap house, potentially in the heart of Chandler,” said Kriepke. “He had me at beer.” His baby, San Tan Brewery, opened to national acclaim in the Downtown Chandler Historic Square in 2007—just before the real estate crash. Thankfully, the beer—not to mention a handful of other locally owned businesses in the area including DC Steakhouse—found themselves to be SEE DOWNTOWN CHANDLER PAGE 4

Chandler a top city for family-friendly activities BY JARED MCDONALD

Chandler remains at the top of the list for family-friendly cities dedicated to expanding ways kids can play in their communities. Chandler was named a KaBOOM! 2016 Playful City USA for the 10th consecutive year on Wednesday, May 18. The award recognizes communities dedicated to improving and expanding opportunities for kids, particularly in poverty, to play in their communities. “Play is one of the primary ways kids come to understand the world around them. It allows them to release energy, push boundaries and connect with others,” said Mayor Jay Tibshraeny. KaBOOM! honored- 257 cities around the country; 15 of the municipalities are in Arizona. Chandler has earned the award every year since KaBOOM! started the recognition program in 2007, an achievement shared by just 12 other cities around the country including Gilbert and

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Tucson. “We are thrilled to recognize these communities that have invested their time and efforts to put kids first,” said KaBOOM! CEO James Siegal. “Balanced and active play is crucial to the well-being of kids and the communities that they thrive in.”

Chandler has made efforts to increase access to recreational opportunities for residents through free or affordable SEE TOP CITY PAGE 5

Chandler’s new fire chief is a familiar face. City Manager Marsha Reed announced May 20 that Tom Dwiggins, interim fire chief since January and an 18-year veteran of the department, would replace Jeff Clark, who retired in January. Dwiggins’ first day as fire chief was May 23. The organization he leads is officially Chandler’s Fire, Health and Medical Department, as the fire department was renamed two years ago, reflecting its broadening areas of responsibility. “We’re called up to 17,000 times per year for medical reasons,” Dwiggins said, noting that the name change realistically reflected the work done by his department. Dwiggins has worked in virtually every division of the department including emergency medical services, fire prevention, training, outreach and innovation. While his experience within the department and his knowledge of Chandler were important aspects of the hire, Dwiggins emphasized that he competed in a field with other applicants from around the

Tom Dwiggins, 18-year veteran of the Chandler Fire Department, is its new chief. SEE FIRE CHIEF PAGE 5

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Check out our Family Fun Section! You will not want to miss any of the fun events listed on Family Fun calendar this month.

Downtown Chandler Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COMMUNITY . . . . . . . . Page 1 Local fitness organization debuts on national TV . . . . . . . . . . . BUSINESS . . . . . . . . . Page 19 NASA partnership launches New Vistas into space . . . . . . . . . YOUTH . . . . . . . . . . .Page 29 Element Hotels brand coming to Chandler this fall . . . . . . . . . NEIGHBORS . . . . . . . . Page 43 Classic films and movies for children. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ARTS . . . . . . . . . . . Page 57

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More Community . . . . . . 1-18 Business . . . . . . . .19-26 Youth. . . . . . . . . . .27-33 Opinion. . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Neighbors. . . . . . 43-56 Arts . . . . . . . . . . . 57-60 Spirituality . . . . . .61-63 Directory . . . . . . 64-65 Classifieds. . . . . . 66-67 Where to Eat . . . 68-70

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Modern Margarita Chandler’s award-winning taco and newly reimagined margarita lineup is a favorite at the AZ Taco Festival. Photo courtesy Hanna Leeke

The Brickyard Downtown Opened earlier this year in a refurbished 96-year-old building, The Brickyard Downtown offers New American tapas and shared plates—not to mention a killer cocktail list—with Spanish influences. SanTan Brewing Company’s patio helped put downtown Chandler on the map. Photo courtesy City of Chandler.

nearly recession proof. Now, with the slowed pace of the recession behind them, Kriepke and the City of Chandler have moved forward in making downtown Chandler one of the hottest urban markets in the country. “In the past several years, the city has seen tremendous investment and growth in the downtown,” Moyers said. “San Marcos Resort invested more than $12 million in renovating its hotel and clubhouse, creating a wonderful venue for weddings and special events, not to mention a weekend staycation. The downtown also has seen the completion of Alta Steelyard Lofts, a 301-unit, high-density residential complex with beautiful architectural touches and amenities appealing to the Millennial.” Several new restaurants have hit the scene as well, she said, including The Original ChopShop Co., Crust, Crisp Greens and The

Perch. Improv Mania and Burst of Butterflies have entertained visitors, just like the flagship options Chandler Center for the Arts and Vision Gallery. “Entertainment continues to be a driving force in developing options for our downtown, so with the partners of the DCCP, a new, permanent stage was constructed this year allowing for larger events and concerts in the heart of our city,” Moyers said. And even all that progress is nothing compared to the past 12 months—or the next 12. Here is just a glimpse of some of the newest hotspots, and soon-to-be-hotspots, in downtown Chandler. The Ostrich Located directly below Crust, the Ostrich opened in 2015 and is a neighborhood craft cocktail lounge, inspired by the rich history dating back to the city’s founding days of 1912. Handcrafted cocktails, food and hospitality is the name of the game at the Ostrich.

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Peixoto Coffee Roasters Just a few months old, Peixoto coffee actually boasts more than 100 years of family tradition. Each bean has been grown, farmed, harvested, packaged and sold by the Peixoto family and farmers. As an entirely family-owned business, Peixoto Coffee represents one of only a handful of coffee roasting companies in the United States that has complete control over their coffee production, from crop-to-cup. Sammies This new, sweet spot in downtown Chandler is the brainchild of two soccer moms, which features delicious homemade ice cream and fresh cookies to create an ice cream sandwich called a Sammie. It’s quickly turned into a family favorite. During the evening hours, expect a line for the sweet treats that’s worth the wait.

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Modern Margarita Also opening in July and part of the Mill Avenue Management Group family, Modern Margarita is an urban taco and tequila bar and Open Table Diner’s Choice Winner that boasts fresh, seasonal ingredients across its entire menu—including its signature margarita creations. The eye-popping décor is as playful as its menu, bursting with bright colors and always providing a lively atmosphere. In a unique design twist, Modern will share a 6,000-square-foot space with La Bocca, but have separate entrances and dining areas. It will, however, share a giant, custom kitchen. “We are just getting started, if you can believe it,” Moyers explained. “The city entered into a development agreement with Ryan Companies to build up to 169,000-square-feet of much-needed office space, creating 500 to 700 new jobs

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in the downtown. Another city-owned site anticipates additional restaurants and entertainment and new multifamily projects also are coming on line making downtown Chandler a true place to live, work and play.” For more information, visit chandleraz.gov/downtown.

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programming through investments made by the city, scholarships from Chandler Parks and Recreation and grants awarded by community partners. In celebration of Chandler’s Playful City USA designation, the mayor hosts an annual Day of Play to bring attention to the recreational opportunities available to families in Chandler. This year’s event will be held Saturday, Oct. 22, at Tumbleweed Park. “Our city continues to invest in our wonderful public parks, playgrounds and affordable recreational facilities as they bring communities together and enrich lives,” Tibshraeny said. “Not only has this commitment helped us retain the prominent ‘Playful City USA’ designation, but most importantly, it helps Chandler remain a family-friendly community that offers our residents numerous opportunities to play, live,

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learn and thrive.” KaBOOM! is a nonprofit organization focused on cultivating opportunities for kids, particularly those in poverty, to play in their communities. The organization believes that play is critical to allow children to thrive and learn. The organization has collaborated with partners to build, open or improve nearly 16,300 playgrounds, has engaged more than one million volunteers and has served 8.1 million kids, according to their website. KaBOOM! also recently launched the Play Everywhere Challenge, a national competition to share ideas for making communities more playful through different and innovative ways, like adding playful elements to sidewalks, bus stops and vacant lots. The program is offering a share of $1 million to make the participants’ ideas a reality.

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Dwiggins has played many roles in his career so far, including instructor.

country. “That’s important, because throughout our department we have highly motivated people and when opportunities for advancement come up, we put them through a rigorous hiring process. The fire chief is not above that.” More than 50 people applied for the position, and from that number, nine semifinalists and then four finalists were chosen. “The last stage was an all-day process with numerous interview channels,” Dwiggins said. But when all was said and done, Dwiggins proved to be the best fit. “The 18 years with Chandler mean that I know where the department has gone and where it’s going. I worked on a fire truck on the streets of Chandler for many years before being named assistant fire chief in 2014, and then interim chief earlier this year. I understand our culture and the mission of our organization.” While the casual onlooker may assume the mission of a fire department to be putting out fires, it’s actually much wider than that. “Yes, our customers are people who call 9-1-1 to report a fire or medical emergency. But they are also the kids in schools who attend our safety education programs. They are also the businessmen we assist in making sure they are following fire code in their buildings. Any visitors who come through Chandler are also our customers.” Education is key, Dwiggins said. “Fire safety education has evolved throughout the years. The city of Chandler has a strong partnership with the Chandler Unified School District. We have a curriculum we teach about fire safety. We go into the schools and tell them the things they can do to prevent fires in their homes.

Of course, we also tell them what to do in case a fire does break out – how to get out of the house safely.” The “health and medical” parts of the department description also receive attention in the schools, with instruction in such things as CPR and stroke prevention. It was a long-ago visit to Dwiggins’ school by fire department educators that originally moved him to become a fire fighter. “I was in sixth grade in Glendale, Arizona. The Glendale fire department was only a quarter-mile from my house, so naturally I loved to ride past it on my bike. Then one day one of the firefighters came to talk at school and I thought, ‘This is a noble profession.’” Dwiggins joined the U.S. Air Force as a firefighter and served for four years in Florida before returning to Arizona. Even with his fire-fighting experience in the Air Force, he found it hard to break into the profession, and for two years was a reserve firefighter for Tolleson. At last, a position in Chandler opened up and he was accepted. It’s hard to get into firefighting because of the relatively large number of qualified applicants and the relatively small number of departments nationwide. Dwiggins gives an example: “We just hired nine recruits. Close to 1,300 qualified people applied.” In addition to his practical experience, Dwiggins graduated Grand Canyon University with a master’s degree in organizational leadership and a bachelor’s degree in public safety administration. Asked how it felt to lead the organization that has been his professional family for nearly two decades, Dwiggins said: “It is very gratifying. We have a workforce that’s highly professional and dedicated to service.”

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ICAN receives $20,000 grant from Bank of America ICAN: Positive Programs for Youth has received $20,000 from Bank of America to support the organization’s Academic Success program, which is focused on developing life and work readiness skills needed to further the personal success of youth over a lifetime. The key goal of the program is high school graduation. “A number of studies have shown the relationship between youth involvement in after-school programs and higher class attendance, lower course failures and higher graduation rates,” said Shelby Pedersen, ICAN’s interim executive director. “Bank of America’s support of ICAN’s Academic Success program will ensure that our youth are given the

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Arizona Avenue to be improved between Frye and Pecos roads The Chandler City Council has approved a $749,947 professional services contract with RAK Development Inc., which is known as Kreuzer Consulting Group, for design consultant services to improve Arizona Avenue between Frye and Pecos roads. The council also approved: • a $123,501 project for Gavan & Barker Inc. to design improvements to the Snedigar Sportsplex, including pavilions, lighting, playground equipment and sidewalks. Construction is scheduled to begin in the early spring of 2017. • a plan for Stellar Airpark Estates II, a 14-lot, single-family residential subdivision with aviation-related uses on 10 acres on the southeast corner of Chandler Boulevard and Galaxy Drive. • a 2016-17 tentative budget and 20172026 tentative capital improvement program. A public hearing will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, June 9, followed by final adoption of the budget and tax levies and tax rates will be set 7 p.m. Thursday, June 23. Also, Mayor Jay Tibshraeny announced that for the 10th

consecutive year, Chandler has been honored with the “Playful City USA” designation, an accomplishment shared by only 12 founding cities since the national nonprofit organization, KaBoom!, initiated the program in 2007. The City will celebrate this designation and bring attention to the many recreational opportunities available to families in the community with the annual Day of Play, Saturday, Oct. 22, at Tumbleweed Park. Recognized for their service were Colleen Sigfusson (IT) upon her retirement after nine years, Cynthia West, police, 35 years; Teresa Busby, police, 15 years; Erich Kuntze, transportation and development, 15 years; Jon Sherrill, management services, 15 years; Kimberly Anderson, law, 10 years; Salvador Leyvas III, transportation and development, 10 years; and Brandon Ynclan, police, 10 years. The next City Council meeting is a study session, 7 p.m. Monday, June 6. 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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Photo Enforcement Program makes Chandler streets safer Technology augments limited police traffic enforcement resources BY THE CITY OF CHANDLER COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT

After a brief hiatus, Chandler’s Photo Enforcement Program is operational once again, and many city intersections will be safer because of these red-light and speedon-green cameras. Police cannot be at every intersection. This is why, for more than 15 years, the city has used this 24/7 technology to augment the presence and traffic enforcement capabilities of the Chandler Police Department (CPD) at 12 of the community’s intersections. The placement of the photo red-light and speed-on-green cameras recently has changed based on traffic volume and the number and severity of accidents at certain intersections. From day one, the goal of the program has been to reduce the number of collisions and their severity by influencing driver behavior. National studies and statistics collected in Chandler show that there is a significant reduction in accidents at intersections that are photo enforced. “The presence of these cameras causes many people to change their behavior when driving through Chandler, and they

Cameras at 12 Chandler intersections have red-light and speed-on-green enforcement capabilities.

Photo red-light and speed-on-green cameras augment the efforts of Chandler Traffic Unit officers, like Eddie Cuthbertson, left, and Dan McQuillin, seen here monitoring driver speeds in the school zone at San Marcos Elementary School.

usually slow down as they approach an intersection with cameras,” said Chandler Police Cmdr. David LeVoy. He oversees the CPD’s Photo Enforcement Program and said that despite what some people may believe, Chandler’s program is not intended to collect money for the city’s coffers. “The City Council has always directed that this program be as revenue neutral as possible, and if any excess funds are generated, those monies are to be solely used on equipment and programs designed to improve traffic safety,” LeVoy said. That is why drivers will see speed reader boards as they approach an intersection that is monitored by cameras, giving them ample time to slow down, if necessary, before entering the intersection. There also are photo enforcement warning signs placed about a half mile in advance of the intersections. “We want to be as transparent as possible about this program. Our intent is not to trick or fool people into getting tickets,” LeVoy said. “We publicize the 12 intersections and 17 approaches that are monitored. We notify drivers when they are nearing one of these intersections and the speed they are traveling. We disclose the program processes and costs, and we put any revenues back into our traffic safety efforts.” The city’s contract is with American Traffic Solutions (ATS) Inc. The company pays for the equipment, the installation

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and ongoing maintenance. The city pays ATS $20 for every “actionable violation” that occurs, which means the system must capture an identifiable photo of the driver and a readable image of the vehicle license plate, which must match the vehicle registration information. Not every photo submitted by ATS is deemed to be an actionable violation by the CPD. The CPD has a full-time sworn police officer serving as the photo enforcement coordinator and managing the program. This officer confirms the vehicle registration and driver information, and then, compares the image of the driver on file with the MVD to the image of the driver in the intersection photo. Sometimes, additional

Signs alerting drivers to the use of photo enforcement cameras are placed well before monitored intersections.

Speed reader boards are not only placed near photo enforcement intersections, but they also are placed along other roadways to remind drivers to slow down.

investigating is necessary to correctly identify the driver, such as when the person driving doesn’t own the vehicle, but may be related to the owner. When citations are issued, they are mailed along with an explanation of the violation and images taken at the intersection. For red-light violations, the image shows where the vehicle was in relation to the curb line, which is marked with a red line on the pavement, when the traffic light changed to red. Speed-on-green violations occur when drivers are 11 miles per hour or more above the posted limit. When the most recent photo

enforcement contract was approved, Vice Mayor Jack Sellers expressed support for using this technology to enhance the law enforcement capabilities of the police department. He also addressed claims by a few critics who said the city was trying to boost revenues and the program wasn’t effective. “It’s a fact that when drivers know that you have photo red light in your community, it changes their behavior,” Sellers said. “Plus, what little revenue that does come in goes right back into public safety and traffic calming enhancements. “We’ve heard too many tragic stories about red light runners over the years. Our citizens are most vulnerable at intersections, where the most serious collisions are caused by red-light runners. The bottom line is that this is about the City Council doing what we can to reduce collisions and fatalities, and it’s about residents being responsible and paying attention to how they drive on our streets. Together, we can help keep all of Chandler’s citizens safe.”

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• During the next two weeks, red-light and speed-on-green violators will receive warnings in the mail, and citations will be issued starting June 20. • It is illegal to take steps to deter law enforcement from reading your license plate. • Do not duck, obscure your face or take evasive maneuvers when going through photo enforcement intersections. You are putting yourself and others at risk, and any attempts to hide your identity are most likely in vain. • For several years after Chandler’s Photo Enforcement Program began, it operated at a loss (costs fluctuated due to personnel and other expenses), and from 2006-2015, it generated an average of approximately $21,000 per year. • While red-light and speed-on-green enforcement cameras have improved traffic safety in Chandler, the biggest impact has been attributed to the redesign of several major intersections. Those projects widened high volume intersections and added right and left turn lanes, resulting in a significant reduction in the number of accidents. Another intersection redesign project will begin later this year at Alma School Road and Chandler Boulevard. • In 2014, 709 people in the United States were killed, and an estimated 126,000 were injured in crashes that involved red-light running. Source: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Photo Enforcement Program Hotline: (480) 782-4217

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Unit encourages residents to be the eyes and ears of their neighborhoods Social media links residents with neighbors, crime prevention resources BY THE CITY OF CHANDLER COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT

Chandler is a relatively safe community, but that doesn’t mean residents can let down their guard. In fact, bad guys often are counting on people feeling so safe that they don’t take all the precautions they should to protect their cars, homes and belongings. “Right now, Chandler is experiencing an increase in the volume of calls for property-related crimes,” said Officer Tina Balsewicz, a member of the Chandler Police Department’s Crime Prevention Unit. “We shouldn’t have to worry about being victims of property crimes, but unfortunately, that’s not the world we live in. Everyone should take proactive steps to harden their personal security stance.” Beyond the personal concerns, it’s also vital to the community that everyone acts as the eyes and ears of their neighborhoods, reporting suspicious or unusual activities to the proper authorities. A national campaign of the Homeland Security Department—“If You See Something, Say Something—” is supported by CPD. Encouraging this sense of individual and collective responsibility among neighbors is one of the main goals of Chandler’s three crime prevention officers, one crime prevention specialist and one sergeant who make up the Crime Prevention Unit. “Our mission is to foster a safer community, and, to do that, we build bridges between residents, neighborhood associations, schools,

Chandler Police officers Robin Atwood, left, Tina Balsewicz and Dan Chavarrila (not pictured) take a proactive approach to fighting crime as members of the department’s Crime Prevention Unit.

businesses and the police department,” said Officer Robin Atwood. The unit still uses traditional methods to encourage cooperation and enhance communication, such as block watch programs, fliers on doors, and increased officer patrols, but with the popularity of social media, they have some new tools that help them connect with the public. “People are logging into Facebook and Nextdoor and sharing information and warnings about criminal activity with their friends and neighbors,” Atwood said. “We try to monitor Nextdoor and Facebook groups, like Ocotillo Friends, but we may not see everything, so it’s very important that people contact the police department if they have concerns or questions and not just post something online.”

Chandler’s Crime Prevention Unit has a variety of fliers, brochures and door hangers that they will provide to neighborhood organizations free of charge.

Asked what Chandler residents can do to make an immediate impact on crime, Balsewicz and Atwood repeated

the mantra they want everyone to remember: Lock it or lose it. “Approximately 75% of all burglaries occur through an unsecured door, window or garage,” Balsewicz noted. “They gain easy access and grab what is readily available, such as a purse on a car seat, laptop in the backseat, golf clubs or lawn equipment in the garage, or valuables in the house. Do not make it easier for them. Remove all your valuables and lock your doors!” All three crime prevention officers—Atwood, Balsewicz and Dan Chavarria—are ready to assist residents in all areas of crime prevention, including personal safety, senior safety, workplace violence prevention, robbery prevention, drugs, home security and identity theft, to name a few. If you would like to schedule a presentation for your group, contact the Crime Prevention Unit at least three weeks prior to the date you would like them to speak. Presentations are free of charge. Contact information and additional crime suppression resources are available through the CPD website, www.chandlerpd.com/safety, or by calling (480) 782-4960.

Lock it or lose it campaign The message is simple:

• Lock it: Lock your vehicle every time you leave it. • Hide it: Hide your valuables in your trunk, under the seats, in the glove box or other compartments within the vehicle. Ideally, take your property with you. • Keep it: Personal responsibility is the best prevention to safeguard personal property and to prevent being a victim.

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Cooper’s Chance Animal Rescue receives $1,000 grant Cooper’s Chance Animal Rescue, a Chandler-based nonprofit that places all its animals in private foster homes, has received a $1,000 grant from the Petfinder Foundation in partnership with Orvis, a retail and mailorder business specializing in sporting goods. The foundation assists the more than 12,000 animal shelters and rescue groups find homes for the pets in their care through its Sponsor a Pet, Disaster Fund, Quality of Life and other programs. Since its founding in 2003, the foundation has given more than $20 million in cash and product grants to shelters and rescue groups in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Info: www.petfinder.com/shelters/AZ303.html.

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Lucky summer blood donor to receive 2016 car Volkswagen dealers have partnered with United Blood Services and donated a VW Passat S to help inspire more people to give blood this summer. Ten finalists will be announced throughout the summer to participate in the grand-prize drawing. UBS encourages blood donors to visit the Chandler Donor Center, 1989 W. Elliot Rd., 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. All blood types are needed, but Type O-negative is in greatest demand.

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County Board of Supervisors adopts tentative $2.4B budget The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a tentative $2.356 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, an increase of $116.8 million (5.2%) over FY 2016. The budget adds funding for more criminal justice and public safety, including a new juvenile court, 13 adult probation staff—with a possibility of 12 more as needed—and increased prosecution costs, including more than $1 million for child abuse, sexual assault and strangulation exams. “This budget follows a conservative fiscal path that the Board has embraced for many years,” said Clint Hickman, chairman of the board of supervisors. “I asked my fellow board members to endorse a budget process that continued to encourage collaboration, but that also emphasized fiscal restraint. While the economy is still in a growth mode, we must prepare for the eventuality of a slow down or recession.” Supervisor Steve Chucri, District 2, said the most effective government is one that focuses on performing core functions and doing them well. “Today we passed a balanced budget that reflects what our citizens expect, a lean county government focused on mandates and public safety,” Chucri said. Continued focus on justice and public safety More than half (53.45%) of the total budget is for public safety and

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In FY 2017, that cost is projected to be $31.1 million. While there has been one-time relief provided by the state in this year’s cost-sharing for juvenile corrections ($4.8 million) and Highway User Revenue Funds, HURF ($4.2 million), the county has worked these costs into budget projections because they are likely to return next year and going forward. “For the first time in eight years, the Legislature has given us some relief from mandated costs, and we’re grateful for that,” Hickman said. “Since it is one-time money, however, we must presume those costs will come back in the future. I look forward to continuing these discussions with the state on this issue.” Slight increase in property taxes may be necessary The board of supervisors doesn’t vote on taxes until August. The tentative budget presumes that state cost shifts will return, so it projects an increase of $0.04 per $100 of net assessed value. The median home in Maricopa County had a value of $116,078 in FY 2016, and it will be $121,100 in FY 2017 (an increase of 4.32%). The property tax bill on a median home will increase by $11.68 annually. Maricopa County receives only 12% of every dollar paid in property taxes. The vast majority (54%) goes to school districts. With the adoption of this budget, the county will remain significantly below the maximum levy by $149.6 million (23%). “We cannot predict what the tax rate will be three months from now,”

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Veterans Memorial Opening Chandler officials dedicated the first phase of its new Field of Honor Veterans Memorial on Memorial Day.The memorial honors veterans and pays tribute to all branches of the U.S. military. Although located in Chandler, it will stand as a regional memorial, honoring the dedication and love of country shown by all those patriots from the Southeast Valley who have served in the armed forces. STSN photos by Tim Sealy

The crowd begins to dissipate after the dedication of the new Field of Honor Veterans Memorial in Chandler.

Mayor Jay Tibshraeny proudly shows off the first phase of Chandler’s new Field of Honor Veterans Memorial, honoring veterans of all U. S. military branches and the sacrifices they’ve made.

Beginning his service in the reserves in the ‘50s, Bill Hagert served in the Air Force as an aviation navigator aboard C-124 Globemasters. He retired with the rank of Major.

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The Chandler-based National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) went primetime recently by sponsoring a new NBC TV show featuring volleyball athlete/fitness celebrity/model Gabby Reece as host. “Strong” focuses on 10 women who are matched with 10 personal trainers in an effort to meet their fitness goals. With more than 25 years developing industry leading certifications and developing world-class professional trainers, NASM saw a unique opportunity to broaden its message about the importance of physical fitness and certified personal trainers (CPT) to a wider audience. “Our involvement stemmed from our relationship with ‘Strong’s host, Gabby Reece. Gabby is an NASM-certified personal trainer and fitness enthusiast,” said Andrew Wyant, NASM’s president and general manager. “With the help of a CPT, people are better able to overcome challenges and obstacles on their way to stronger physical and emotional health. You’ll see this on the show and at your local gyms that invest in the best certified trainers.” Reece isn’t the only celebrity involved

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commercial lots in the west Chandler area,” said Greg Hopley, executive vice president in Colliers’ Scottsdale office, who represented the buyer. “In addition to the highly desirable location in Chandler Corporate Center, DPMG recognized the strength of the Chandler market, which offers an exceptionally strong employment base and demographics.” Paul Sieczkowski, executive vice president in Colliers’ Phoenix office, represented the seller, Hull Farms Inc.

Earnhardt Auto Group opens its first Chevrolet dealership Earnhardt Auto Centers is opening its first Chevrolet franchise, at 2121 N. Arizona Ave. in Chandler, on Monday, June 6. It is a full-service dealership that sits on 24 acres centrally located in Chandler, less than five minutes from three major freeways. “We’ve been trying to buy a Chevrolet store for many years and with the addition of this new store we now offer the most well-rounded group of brands that any company can possibly offer to the citizens of Arizona,” said Tex Earnhardt, the auto group’s founder. The store expects to sell 350 vehicles a month and employ over 150 people. The dealership will offer a large selection

of Chevrolets as well as General Motors Corps. certified pre-owned trucks, SUVs and cars, and other used cars. “We promise our customers at Earnhardt Chevrolet the same great customer service and low prices that we’ve based our business on for the past 65 years,” said Derby Earnhardt, the dealer principal and grandson of Tex Earnhardt. The first Earnhardt store was founded by the family patriarch, Tex Earnhardt, 85, in 1951 in Chandler. At his original Ford dealership, he sold one car at a time. He became widely known as the cowboy car dealer who rode a bull, which was really a steer, in commercials.

Networking association offers free career advice Anyone in career transition is invited to the next meeting of Career Connectors, 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, June 28, at Central Christian Church, 965 E. Germann Rd., Gilbert. A nonprofit organization, Career Connectors holds free events three times a month, offering professional career speakers with presentations on relevant job search topics, three to four featured hiring companies, networking, resume help, career coaches, LinkedIn coaches and business portraits.

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Wentworth Storage purchases two buildings for mini-storage units Two industrial buildings located in the Price Road Industrial Park in Chandler, a 43,549-square-foot facility at 2805 W. Frye Rd. and a 25,184-square-foot building at 315 S. Bracken Ln., have been purchased for $5.6 million by Wentworth Storage LLC of Phoenix. Wentworth plans to convert both buildings to mini-storage units. Rich Sica with Daum Phoenix represented the seller, SaMntan Development LLC of Tempe. Andy Markham of Cushman & Wakefield represented the buyer.

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Western State Bank donates to Arizona Leadership Foundation The Arizona Leadership Foundation has received a $200,000 donation from Western State Bank to help low-income families and families with disabled/ displaced children obtain an education at a K-12 institution of their choice. “‘Improving someone’s life’ is a phrase we use often at Western and is one of our core values which shape the way we interact with our customers on a daily basis,” said Andy Strand, the bank’s president. “Western is proud to support the Arizona Leadership

Foundation and their mission to provide education and improve the life of children in our communities.” The foundation was established to offer scholarships through Arizona’s Corporate Income Tuition Tax Credit Scholarship Program and the Lexie’s Law Corporate Income Tax Credit Program. The bank is a 114-year-old employeeowned, community bank with locations in Chandler as well as several other Arizona communities.

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Former Chandler golf club general manager now at Pine Canyon Marty Hoeffken has been named the new general manager of golf operations at Pine Canyon, a private master-planned golf course and residential community in Flagstaff. Hoeffken had been general manager at Whirlwind Golf Club in Chandler for more than eight years. Hoeffken previously had operational roles at Sawgrass Country Club in Florida, Seattle’s McCormick Woods Golf Club, Savannah Quarters Country Club in Georgia and Shadow Ridge Golf Club in Palm Desert, California. He is a Class A member of the PGA of America and a member of the Club Managers Association of America. During his time at Whirlwind Golf Club, Hoeffken developed and executed an improvement plan that earned the club international recognition as Troon Facility of the Year in 2011. In addition, Golf Inc. Magazine named Hoeffken runner-up for its national 2015 Operator of the Year award.

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Garage storage expanded by Chamber events feature lunches, adding racks meetings for members BY KEN ABRAMCZYK

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. Ribbon Cutting for Katherine’s Lashes 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 7 Join the Chandler Chamber at this ribbon cutting sponsored by Laser Creations. Katherine’s Lashes, 3355 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler. Wake Up Chandler 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 8 Start off the morning by networking with other businesses. Bring your business cards and brochures, and be prepared to give a 30-second commercial about your business. Enjoy the food and take advantage of the opportunity to promote your business. Door prizes are welcome. Café Rio, 3400 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler.

Kevin Reid worked for years selling ceiling racks, cabinets and closet organizers to help homeowners declutter their living space. He realized he could construct the racks cheaper than the ones built by the companies that he had been selling, so five years ago, he started his own company, Affordable Ceiling Storage Racks. His company sells and installs ceiling racks and shelving units for garages. Most homeowners use the racks to store holiday decorations, Reid said. “It’s mostly Christmas, Halloween, Easter, things people need only once a year,” Reid said. “Sometimes they will store camping equipment. With these racks, they will always know where it is.” Homeowners even use the racks to store kayaks and removable tops for trucks or cars. “It’s made out of galvanized steel, so it won’t rust,” Reid said. Reid said the shelving units and racks have a “better price for a better product.” “Our steel is 13-gauge which is the heaviest you can get for ceiling racks,” Reid said. The racks are bolted together without rivets. “The rack has a six-point connection to the ceiling instead of four,” Reid said. These connections to trusses strengthen support of the rack. The racks also have a lip on the edge, so that items won’t fall off. Heavy duty hooks under the rack or the side of it allow for storage of more items. The shelves are installed by connecting with wall studs. The 4- by 8-foot racks weigh approximately 40 pounds. Customers are not subjected to the limitations of that size rack. “What also sets us apart is we can customize to any size,” Reid said. While a vast majority of customers order the racks for a garage, a few have ordered them for inside their homes. Reid said his racks are $399, significantly less than the $599 others charge for two 4-foot by 8-foot racks. Shelves are $179 for a 2-foot by 8-foot shelf. The racks have a weight capacity of 600 pounds. Installation takes about one hour. “We schedule a time to come out and look at the garage,” Reid said. “We can

Anniversary for Von Hanson’s Meats & Spirits 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 14 Join the Chandler Chamber at the 12th anniversary for Von Hanson’s Meats & Spirits, with a ribbon sponsored by Laser Creations. Von Hanson’s, 2390 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler. Business Golf 6:45 a.m. to 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 15 Network, build relationships and meet new friends at this golf outing sponsored by Air Products. Ocotillo Golf Resort, 3751 S. Clubhouse Dr., Chandler.

Chandler Chamber City Council Candidate Forum Nine candidates vie for three Chandler City Council seats. Must register at www.chandlerchamber.com to attend. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 8 Chandler City Hall, City Council Chambers, 88 E. Chicago St., Chandler. YES presents Greek Fest 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 9 Join the Chandler Chamber Young Executives for Greek Fest, sponsored by PricemyAC.com and SoHo63. Zorbas Greek Café, 1964 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler.

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Little Caesars’ Love Kitchen feeds less fortunate at Chandler Christian The Little Caesars Love Kitchen rolled into the Chandler Christian Community Center, 345 S. California St., to provide fresh Little Caesars pizza meals for approximately 225 people in need on Wednesday, June 1. “The Love Kitchen was created to provide quality meals for people who need them,” said Little Caesars franchisees Ed & Lynne Nazari. “As members of the area business community, it’s important for us to support people when they need it and help make the community stronger. We’re excited to support this program with food and staff to provide a quality meal for people who otherwise may not get one.” The Little Caesars Love Kitchen has fed more than 3 million people in 48 states and four Canadian provinces. It has also responded to disasters such as tornadoes and hurricanes, as well as the site of the World Trade Center attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, and the 1995 Federal Building bombing in Oklahoma City. Established by Little Caesars in 1985, the Love Kitchen exemplifies Little Caesars strong tradition of giving back to America’s communities. “We know that it’s important to reach out to the communities where we do business and help make a difference,” said David Scrivano, president and CEO of Little Caesars Inc. “As a family company, we are proud to work together with our local franchisees and company-owned stores to coordinate the vehicle, staff and food and to be there for the people in Chandler who need assistance.” Former Presidents Bill Clinton and

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Entrepreneur hopes to make A/C shopping a breeze BY MIKE BUTLER

Seeing how East Valley residents these days hail ride shares and buy mattresses with just a few taps on their smartphones, Erik Bryan asked: Why not a 3-ton air conditioner? “I want to be the Tuft & Needle or Uber of air conditioning,” said Bryan, whose website newACunit.com is attracting about 50 customers per month. Although Bryan is a relative newcomer to e-commerce, he has 20 years of experience. He climbed roofs as a technician and then built Chandler-based Precision Air & Heating into a dominant Valley service and repair company. “I first had this idea in 2003,” said Bryan, “because I saw firsthand the problems and confusion customers were facing when buying a new air conditioning unit. Homeowners just want it done fairly, and they want it done correctly.” Accordingly, newAcunit.com’s platform is both educational and dead simple to use. First, shoppers need to determine whether they need a split system or a package system. A split system has the condenser outside and an air handler inside, usually in the attic or a closet. A package contains the condenser and air handler in one unit and sits on the ground or roof. Next, users enter whether they need a gas-fired unit or an electric heat pump. Selecting the size of the unit gets a little trickier. The site offers 1 to 5 ton units, but it’s easily narrowed down by knowing

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the square footage of your home, or you can base it on the size of the unit you’re replacing. Help is only an online chat or phone call away. The site displays four to six units that will work for your home with upfront pricing that includes installation. Bryan said quality installation by a handful of contractors — vetted by him — is what sets newACunit.com apart from drop shippers. Drop shippers typically

don’t provide installation, he added, and can give homeowners extra frustrations with high freight costs or damaged goods. After an order is placed and paid for, the contractor contacts the homeowner within eight hours. The installer arranges an inspection to verify that the unit’s size is appropriate for the home, then orders the unit. The whole process is guaranteed to take 72 hours or less. Installation by Precision Air, by the

way, is not an option on newAcunit.com. “I didn’t do this to create a source of leads,” Bryan said. The business model, he explained, is based on volume, not margin, and that’s why he aims to take the concept national next year. Bryan acknowledged that if newAcunit. com really takes off, it could start to pinch the profits of his traditional contracting company. “It might hurt, but I’m probably not going to care much.”

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Kolton joins Western State Bank Greg Kolton recently joined Western State Bank as an executive vice president/commercial lending director. His responsibilities include overseeing commercial lending in the Arizona market. Kolton joins Western with over 40 years of experience in the banking industry. Prior to joining Western, Kolton served as vice president/ commercial banking from 2013-2016 at the National Bank of Arizona. Kolton also served as vice president/business banking at the Bank of Arizona, chairman/CEO of Foundations Bank in Wisconsin and president/CEO at Marine Bank of Wisconsin. Kolton received Entrepreneur of the Year from the Milwaukee Business Journal in 2007 and Ernst and Young in 2009. Originally from Milwaukee, Kolton attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison, where he earned his degrees in finance and accounting. Kolton received his master’s in banking from Rutgers University. Kolton resides in Cave Creek. Kolton is a member of the Arizona Business Council and the Arizona Tool and Machine Association. Western State Bank is a 114-yearold employee-owned, community bank with assets totaling over $850 million. The bank offers superior full-banking services, investments, real estate financing to personal and business customers, as well as nationwide

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Hamilton students complete high school citizenship trivia app Hamilton High School students are the first in the Chandler Unified School District to complete the AZ HS Citizen trivia game app quiz, part of the new reward program that will teach students the required knowledge for the Arizona citizenship test. Participating high school students download the free AZ HS Citizen App from the Apple App Store on their iPhone

the AZ HS Citizen App to eighth through 12th grade students. Teachers who wish to participate in the “Be An Egg-xemplary Citizen” program must sign up at www. LawforKids.org. The AZ HS Citizen app was designed by 16-year-old Primavera Online High School student Riley Danler, with help from his father. Riley, whose grandmother

“I am so grateful and proud of my grandson! I am also so grateful to McDonald’s for incentivizing students to learn about the very important role of citizenship.” is AZBarFDN executive director Dr. Kevin Ruegg, developed the app after she expressed a need to help Arizona students pass the Arizona Citizenship Test. “I am so grateful and proud of my grandson! I am also so grateful to McDonald’s for incentivizing students to learn about the very important role of citizenship,” stated Dr. Ruegg. Michelle Slayton, president of McDonald’s Owner/Operator Association of Phoenix, said she’s excited to reward Arizona high school students with the classic sandwich. “Our 300-calorie Egg McMuffin, made with a freshly cracked Grade A egg, is an excellent source of protein.”

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Why we need to be proactive Here are a few startling facts that got our attention. 1. Children age 2 to 5 are better able to play video games and apps than they are able to tie their shoes or ride a bike. 2. Ironically, many Silicon Valley executives send their children to schools that ban technology use. In fact, the chief technology officer of eBay—along with employees of Google, Apple, Yahoo and HewlettPackard—sends his children to a nine-classroom, no-technology school (Waldorf). Children at this school use No. 2 pencils, blackboards and have bookshelves lined with dictionaries and encyclopedias. (What a novel idea!) 3. Technology is responsible for changing the fabric and culture of family life, according to the Modern Parent’s Guide to Technology. 4. Mattel and Hasbro toy lines are adding app-enabled action figures and Barbie dolls with built-in digital cameras and computer-generated bodily functions. 5. Companies publishing children’s books are using interactive computer chips within their books. 6. According to a recent Nielsen study, seven of every 12 children in Western nations have a tablet-style device in the home in addition to several smartphones, which are, ostensibly, hand-held computers. 7. Parents who take young children out in public often use their smartphone or tablet as a babysitting tool to quiet and entertain them. How are Silicon Valley parents proactive? If Silicon Valley limits screen time for their children, what else can we learn from them? Here are tips from the high-tech experts: 1. Resist the urge to use smartphones and tablets as babysitting devices. Using hardware as a substitute for actively interacting with your children is a counterproductive habit that sells them short. 2. Determine healthy boundaries that call for accountability. The following

expectations can apply to all tech devices: a. High-tech devices (including phones) are only to be accessed in common gathering spots in the home. b. Technology is a privilege not a right. Children will balance screen time with healthy everyday activities. For example, two hours of screen time can be earned by having two hours of other pursuits—reading, nature walks, bike rides. c. All software and apps must be approved by parents before downloading. Install monitoring software to ensure adherence. d. No secret passwords will be used for access to any site. Again, monitoring apps will keep this in check. e. There will be no access to social media sites such as, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or others before age 13, the minimum age requirement as set forth by the sites. f. Older children should expect periodic parental spot-checks to include history searches, texts and emails. 3. Establish appropriate consequences for infractions ahead of time. This equips you with a plan and alerts your children of the repercussion of disobedience. Of course all of these tips can be customized to suit your family’s values. Technology can be a great tool to foster parent-child communication. It can also be a platform for teaching good decisionmaking and gradual independence, which is built on trust. Despite safeguards and the best of intentions, every child will test the limits. Once rules are breached, trust can take time to be reestablished but with the consequences predetermined, your child will know what to expect in the future and hopefully make better choices. Carol Elias is an author of hundreds of education-oriented articles throughout Arizona. She is director of New Vistas Center for Education, which was named a Top 10 School by Johns Hopkins University CTY and named top science and engineering school by Intel, Helios and other high-tech companies. New Vistas is located at 670 N. Avenue Ave., Suite 35, Chandler.

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NASA partnership launches New Vistas into outer space A unique month-long science curriculum for elementary and preschool students culminated recently in Space Day at New Vistas Center for Education in Chandler, a full day of science and engineering demonstrations and experiments. The program is the result of a unique partnership with NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. Since 2008, NASA has embarked on ambitious plans to send astronauts to Mars.

NASA’s education programs allow students of all ages to study space using videos, images, experiments, robotics testing and hands-on model launches. “A is for Aeronautics” is geared toward preschoolers and kindergartners and is focused on the principles of flight. Through hands-on science activities, children age 3 to 5 spent the month learning about various aircraft—from parachutes and gliders to jets and rockets. At the end, students understood such concepts as buoyancy,

Arya Wardham, Rafael Mather, Christian Armanti and Yahia Osman program robots similar to the Mars terrestrial planet explorer that will address one of the most fundamental issues of planetary and solar system science. Pictured is John Kessler, robotics instructor.

density and air currents. Elementary and middle school students followed NASA’s plans for the possible 2018 launch of InSight’s Mission to Mars. The multifaceted Mars Mission will deposit equipment to monitor the climate on Mars, dig core samples to compare the geology of the Red Planet with that of Earth’s, and deliver a seismic measuring payload via a robotic rover. The space agency is providing an inside look at the various scientific disciplines required to arrive at their ultimate goal of human exploration. “InSight’s investigation of the Red Planet’s interior is designed to increase understanding of how all rocky planets, including Earth, formed and evolved,” said Bruce Banerdt, NASA Insight’s principal

investigator. “Mars retains evidence about the rocky planets’ early development that has been erased on Earth by internal churning that Mars lacks. Gaining information about the core, mantle and crust of Mars is a high priority for planetary science, and InSight was built to accomplish this.” Each student received a “Mars Passport” and completed an entry within to mark participation in each module. Founded in 1979, New Vistas Center for Education was named a top 10 school by Johns Hopkins University CTY and a top science and engineering school in 2014. New Vistas is located at 670 N. Arizona Ave., Suite 35, Chandler. New Vistas is celebrating its 37th anniversary.

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Ten Golden Falcons pick up collegiate honors Ten Felician College studentathletes have been named to the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Spring 2016 All-Academic Team. The Felician delegation was highlighted by two female studentathletes who earned Academic AllCACC honors for the fourth time by being selected in a new sport. Graduate student Sarah Shebel, a graduate of Perry High School, a three-time winner in volleyball, was honored after joining the Golden Falcons’ women’s lacrosse team for its inaugural season. Graduate student Taylor Parker (Surrey, British Columbia/Semiahmoo) earned the award three times in softball before competing in track and field in 2016.

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To be named to the CACC AllAcademic Team, recipients must have participated in a CACC spring championship sport, be a second-year student-athlete who used a season of competition in 2016, have been a student at their current school for at least two semesters, and have achieved a cumulative grade-point average of 3.50 or higher through the fall semester. The CACC All-Academic program is in its 12th year. In all, a conference record 192 student-athletes from the CACC’s 14 member schools were honored this spring. See the list at http://caccathletics.org/ sports/General/2016_Spring_AllAcademic.pdf.

Perry and Hamilton high schools are continuing to host summer basketball camps. Perry is holding three four-day basketball camp weeks in June in its gymnasium for boys in kindergarten through eighth grade. They will be held June 6 to June 9; June 13 to June 16; and June 20 to June 23. The camp times are 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. for kindergarten through second grade; 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. for third through fifth; and 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for sixth through eighth. The cost of the camp is $70 per week for kindergarten through secondgrade students; and $85 per week for thirdthrough eighth-grade students. Organizers said the Perry coaching staff is committed to giving each camper a great experience. Chandler Unified School District’s Perry High School is located at 1919 E. Queen Creek Rd., Gilbert. For more information, contact Sam Duane at samduane93@yahoo.com.

Hamilton’s camp is open to boys and girls in kindergarten through eighth grade. Week one was from May 31 to June 3, while the second session is from June 6 to June 9. The cost is $65 per week for kindergarten through second-grade students. Third- through eighth-grade students pay $75 or $135. The gym is located at 3700 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler. For more information, contact coachneider@gmail.com.

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actually caused many changes in him. He has learned gratitude, he has come to rely on prayer and the help of others at times, and he has become a more positive individual which has helped him get through rough times. When we spend time outside of our comfort zone, that’s when we tend to grow the most. I heard a saying that I believe is true. “God is more interested in our growth than in our comfort.” Growth is usually not comfortable. But as we expand our growth, our influence and our learning, we become more comfortable in our “new” norm. Our family has grown from this two year journey with our son. In a way, our journey has many similarities to a journey with orthodontics. In braces, the first few days

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Kids’ Movie Series continues this summer at UltraStar The UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle has kicked off its Summer Kids’ Movie Series. Every Monday to Friday through Aug. 5, a family-friendly film will be featured, including favorites such as “The Peanuts Movie,” “Mr. Peabody & Sherman” and more. Doors will open at 9 a.m. each week with the feature screening at 9:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. All films will be presented in 2-D format and are Week 2: June 6-10 – “Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked” Week 3: June 13-17 – “Peanuts Movie” Week 4: June 20-24 – “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip” Week 5: June 27-July 1- “Mr. Peabody & Sherman” Week 6: June 4-8 – “Rise of the Guardians”

rated G or PG. A different film will be featured each week. To purchase a movie series pass, guests select the day of the week they would like to attend for the one-time ticket price of $5. Each week, they return on the same day to see all 10 weeks of films. Tickets for individual days (not pre-selected in advance) can be purchased at the door for $1 each. Children 2 and younger are admitted for free. Schedule for Ak-Chin is as follows: Week 7: July 11-15 – “Rio 2” Week 8: July 18-22 – “Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb”

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STUDENT CHRONICLES Know of a student doing something remarkable? Tell us about it! Send an email to christina@santansun.com. Samuel Curl, of Chandler, is on the spring 2016 Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering dean’s list at ASU. To qualify for this honor, students must earn at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. More than 130 graduate and undergraduate students from St. Joseph’s University’s Haub School of Business were inducted into the national business honor society, Beta Gamma Sigma, during the Spring 2016 semester. Lynn Mcdonough of Chandler, a graduate student at St. Joseph’s in Philadelphia, was among those inducted. Founded in 1913, Beta Gamma Sigma’s mission is to encourage and honor academic achievement in the study of business and personal and professional excellence in the practice of the business. Carly Sandstedt of Chandler was among more than 1,800 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students honored during individual college celebrations and the All-University Honors Convocation April 24 at the Lied Center for Performing Arts. Sandstedt, a freshman in the Explore Center, was recognized as a High Scholar. Parkland College announces Ryan Roos of Chandler as a candidate for the college’s 49th commencement exercises. The ceremony was held at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 12, at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in Urbana, Illinois. Local software engineering entrepreneur and Pixo CEO Lori Gold Patterson gave the keynote address. Justina Durec of Chandler was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Durec was initiated at ASU. Other Chandler residents initiated into the society are: • Elizabeth Beatty, ASU

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Candace Cook and Kaitlyn Wright, both of Chandler, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, California. Cook studied psychology, while Wright specialized in global studies. Azusa Pacific University is an evangelical Christian university committed to God first and excellence in higher education. With 71 bachelor’s degrees, 47 master’s degrees, 18 certificates, 14 credentials, eight doctoral programs, and three associate’s degrees, the university offers its more than 10,700 students a quality education on campus, online, and at six regional campuses throughout Southern California. The honor roll lists for Graceland University’s 2016 spring term have been announced, and Brickell Dotson of Chandler has been named to the dean’s list in Lamoni, Iowa. Graceland University students with a GPA between 3.25 and 3.64 are named to the dean’s list. Graceland University is a liberal arts university that is sponsored by Community of Christ. It has been recognized by the Princeton Review as a top school in the Midwest and fosters academic excellence in a caring community with over 50 academic programs and a 15:1 student to faculty ratio. The warm community of inspired faculty, caring staff and remarkable people believes in educating the whole student. For more information, visit www.graceland. edu and find Graceland University on Facebook and Twitter to follow additional student achievements. Glynis Thompson, of Chandler, earned a Bachelor of Science in architectural engineering from the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas. Degrees are officially conferred in June. Concordia University, Nebraska, held its 109th commencement on Saturday, May 7. The university awarded undergraduate or graduate degrees to 353 graduates in May 2016. Graduates receiving a degree in December 2015, May or August were invited to participate in the ceremony. Col. Eric J. Teegerstrom of Firth, Nebraska, presented the

commencement address, and Concordia presented additional honorary awards and degrees. Among those earning a degree was Heidi Rosner, of Chandler. She graduated with a master of public health. Wilkes University awarded 715 doctoral, master’s and bachelor’s degrees to students graduating after the completion of the spring 2016 semester. Kendra Allbright, of Chandler, earned a Master of Business Administration degree in Business Administration. Darren Handy, of Chandler, graduated from Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, on May 14. Handy earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science. Cardinal Timothy Dolan was the featured commencement speaker for the event. Alicia Magrini, of Chandler, was awarded a bachelor of science in nursing during Salve Regina University’s 66th commencement on Sunday, May 15. The school is located in Newport, Rhode Island. Magrini, a Pell Honors Program graduate, is a member of Delta Epsilon Sigma national honor society for students of Catholic colleges. Salve Regina President Jane Gerety conferred 704 degrees, including 467 bachelor’s degrees, 231 master’s degrees and six doctoral degrees. Christopher Gammon from Chandler graduated with a degree in political science from Georgia College in Milledgeville, Georgia, at the spring 2016 commencement ceremony. Georgia College, the state’s designated public liberal arts university, combines the educational experience expected at esteemed private liberal arts colleges with the affordability of public higher education. Gabriel Martinez of Chandler graduated from the Heider College of Business with a Bachelor of Science in business administration during Creighton University’s Commencement ceremonies on May 14 at CenturyLink Omaha. More than 1,700 degrees were conferred during the morning and afternoon ceremonies.

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Unleashing students’ potential BY SAMIDHA BISSESSUR, WEBMASTER, HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL

With almost 4,000 students, Hamilton High School is a shining example of a holistic educational environment where partnerships among the students, faculty and the families produce a leading number of scholars, athletes and young leaders. These exceptional outcomes are the result of understanding and supporting the “foundational needs” related to physical, emotional and social well-being of the students. This strong foundation ensures the safety, mental stability and confidence is addressed as a prerequisite to succeeding with their education goals and achieving their full potential. Hamilton High School supports this foundation with Rajani Rastogi, LMSW, as its school social worker, whose collaboration with stakeholders in school and partnerships throughout the community has developed a social services support framework that is achieving great results for students and their families within the Chandler Unified School District. At Hamilton, she provides individual support, counseling, family engagement, group facilitation and community involvement. “Every morning I feel lucky to work at a school that cares about its students, their families and the Chandler community,” said Rajani with her trademark smile. She then quoted Nelson Mandela: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. We want to try and remove any barriers to education for every kid and empower them to become vital, healthy members of the community by believing in themselves, and achieving their potential”. Her partnerships with the community have created programs to meet the diverse needs of the Hamilton students. Examples include the food backpack program with Arizona Brain Food, and support for shoes, clothing and household goods with Fans Across America and Chandler Service Club. “How do you expect a student to focus on a math problem in class when

they haven’t had a meal or are distracted because of a hygiene issue?” she said. “We have a stock of food, personal hygiene items, school supplies and snacks for students in need. In collaboration with the faculty and counselors, we want to understand these needs and help remove any barriers to learning.” Hamilton, a pioneer in fundraising for its students and families gives back during the holidays through Thanksgiving meals and gifts to families in dire need. Along with Hamilton teachers Phyllis Carr, Melissa and Ed Hermanski, Rajani is one of the sponsors of the “Huskies Helping Huskies Club” which helps raise funds for “foundational needs.” “These kids are learning to give back and developing lifelong skills of empathy,” Rajani said. Part of the social work mission at Hamilton is to support ongoing development and growth of our students and families. Rajani has implemented biweekly educational seminars for students and parents. The Student Educational Series included topics like cyber bulling, leadership skills, confidence/self-esteem and personal empowerment. The parents’ seminar series, which is open to the community, is delivered by expert guest presenters on topics like communication gap between parents and teenagers, personal development and goal-setting, strengthening relationships and instilling leadership skills in your teenager. Rajani said she believes in a close partnership with the community. “I am grateful to organizations including Sun Lakes Rotary Club, Lions Club, Ocotillo Women’s League, Sun Lakes Methodist Church, Target and Safeway stores for their belief in our mission and for their generosity. My goal next year is to start a mentorship program with members of the community to support our students who may not have a role model or mentor in their lives. We continue to work on new ideas with the leadership of our principal, Ken James, and the collaboration of our amazing staff.”

Clean Start helps jailed women return to society More than half of Maricopa County’s budget is invested in public safety and criminal justice and that number is growing. With more than 100,000 bookings into county jail annually, the cost Denny Barney. of incarceration is immense, not to mention costly to society. When I was first elected as your county supervisor in 2012, I brought into office a business mindset, which includes managing taxpayers’ money responsibly and making government more efficient. Public safety is a constitutional mandate for Maricopa County, so we can either develop new strategies to reduce our public safety costs or we have to sacrifice other services to support business as usual. One of the county efforts I am proudest of is our Smart Justice initiative. It aims to reduce recidivism among people already involved in the justice system who are at risk of committing new offenses. Smart Justice has fostered collaboration among a wide scope of county departments including law enforcement, prosecutors, public defenders, correctional health, human services and judicial branch entities including adult probation. As you likely know, offenders released from jail are subject to probation, or a period of time under supervision to demonstrate good behavior. People on probation face numerous challenges, both personal and professional. Many struggle with basic job skills and successful re-entry into the workforce. Their ability to earn money and support themselves is key to reintegration into the community. Maricopa County has recently launched a new pilot program called Clean Start.

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This program gives women on probation an opportunity to participate in a paid work experience in the jail laundry facility, while gaining occupational skills and cognitive behavioral change training. Participants working at the laundry operation gain transferable skills such as appearing for work on time, time management and getting along with coworkers. They also learn how to operate industrial equipment and utilize shipping and inventory systems. The collaborative Clean Start program begins with the county’s Adult Probation Department recommending women assigned to probation for the 40-hourper-week program. The women work in the laundry facility under the direction of the Maricopa County Sherriff’s Office. The county’s Human Services Department provides career guidance services such as resume assistance and job interviewing skills throughout, and connects the women with potential employers during the 13-week program. Additionally, the women can continue receiving employment-related services after program completion. Clean Start helps women defy the odds of recidivism by giving them a real chance to be tax paying, law-abiding, self-supporting women. Many of the women in the Clean Start program are single mothers and sole supporters of their families. The cost of keeping them out of jail is not just financial. It is also about breaking a cycle where children grow up parentless. Clean Start takes a novel approach to improving public safety, controlling costs, and supporting people on probation as they start new, crime-free lives. I hope this month’s first graduates from the Clean Start program use this opportunity to create a better future for themselves, their families and our community. Denny Barney is a Gilbert resident and a member of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. to the SanTan Sun News is considered your permission to print your written opinion. Opinions expressed in Community Commentaries, Letters to the Editor or cartoons are those of the author, and not that of the SanTan Sun News.

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David Hosey, left photo, prepares for his ride at the new Arizona Zipline Adventures in Oracle, then completes his ride with a thumbs-up. Riders walk up several flights of stairs to a height of 30 feet to start their journey.

Arizona Zipline Adventures put some zip in it BY KIMBERLY HOSEY

Above the 30-foot tower—where, in less than two hours, we would step off a ledge to fly 1,500 feet over a canyon—vultures circled. It’s a testament to my and my son’s humor, not to mention our affinity for birds, that we considered this a good sign. Since becoming a teenager, my son has been bitten by the thrill-seeker bug. However, because he’s still a bit cautious— and because I don’t want to toss my kid out of any airplanes just yet—we’d been looking for an adrenaline rush that was, and felt, safe. We found the safe rush we were seeking at Peppersauce Station on the backside of Mount Lemmon in Oracle, at the new Arizona Zipline Adventures. Arizona Zipline Adventures, the first ecozipline tour in Arizona, opened Jan. 30 this year, and boasts the longest zip line in the state: that final flight we’d be braving from the vulture-besieged tower. First, however, we built up our courage. After arriving at AZA we signed waivers, stowed our belongings in free lockers, and learned the ropes—literally. Our guide led us through fitting our helmets and harnesses and provided a primer on our harnesses, carabiners, trolleys and ropes. She covered how to brake (Key points: Pull your rope perpendicular to the zip line, and watch for the guide’s cues) and proper landing posture (Push everything away from your face), and more; ensuring we were all reasonably comfortable before setting out. Riders must be between 50 and 250 pounds and kids 10 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. AZA even accommodates the visually impaired, using vocal rather than hand signals. Participants must be able to hike for short distances and hold onto the trolleys. Our first line was pretty short, but still: We were stepping off a ledge to zoom over a canyon, our feet dangling in empty air. It looked pretty intimidating. The guides have it covered. They do pretty much everything but sitting in the harness: hooking trolleys to lines, checking harnesses and making sure you feel safe and comfortable. All you have to do is step out into empty space. Easy, right? After coaching and coaxing, our first rider flew along the line to the other side of the small canyon, to cheering from our group.

My son watched every move, ascertained that the rider was still alive at the end of the line, and decided that he would probably be OK. If you’re looking for a good way to teach your kids to pay attention to instructions, this is it. As the guide prepared my son for his first ride, he listened with more focus than I’ve ever seen outside of a video game marathon. I guess having your life on the (albeit extremely safe) line will demand attention. Still, the predominant emotion on his face was excitement. He was stoked. She finished the instructions, counted him down, and he was over the side. I quelled my mother-freak-out instincts long

beauty of the area is enough to recommend a trip: We saw a snake, deer in the distance on the mountainside and sweeping views of the mountains covered in blooming ocotillos. Finally, it was time to take our fifth and final trip. We’d built up some courage, not to mention rudimentary zip lining skills (I was a bit better at braking by now). Still, the climb to the launch point felt much higher than 30 feet. The vultures were gone, but that was probably just because of the shrieking of the preceding groups. The line is the only tandem flight on the tour, so it’s usually a bit of a race. They counted us down. We launched. I crashed into the station moments

Once adventurers take the leap, they are rewarded by an exhilarating flight over canyons filled with scrub and cactus.

enough to snap a few photos, then stopped to revel in his joy. He landed safely at the other side and hung for a few moments as they brought a ladder to help him dismount. This was followed, of course, by a second round of joy for him as he got to watch his ungainly mother make the same trip. As I crashed into place (they have backup brakes, but it’s a rough landing if you don’t pull hard when instructed), he giggled and bragged about how his landing was so much smoother. That’s fine. I got the thrill of exhilaration from my own ride, cool wind in my hair and desert rushing below my feet—and maximum cool-parent points besides. I’ll take it. After a short ride and walk to the next station we zipped over the canyon a few more times on slightly longer lines, hiking short distances in between. The high-desert

before my son, so I was unhooked and had my camera out just in time to catch an enthusiastic thumbs-up. He was already bragging before they even let him off the line. “I’m telling all my friends about this! I can’t wait to do this again. When can we come back?” Enthusiasm! From a teen with his mom! Arizona Zipline Adventures, serving up thrill rides and small miracles. If you have adventure seekers in your family, cost is $79 for general admission and $69 for 15 and under, military and seniors over 65. Arizona Zipline Adventures 35406 S. Mount Lemmon Rd., Oracle 85623 (520) 308-9350 www.ziparizona.com

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ImprovMANIA Outdoor Cooking Challenge

i.d.e.a. Museum - Free Sunday

Krafty Kids STEAM Club Tumbleweed Tumble Tots

Tumbleweed Tots World Oceans Day Kids Club, powered by National Geographic Kids

Tumbleweed Tumble Tots Art Adventures

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ImprovMANIA Little Explorers for Kids Wagner Dance and Music: Toy Box

Happy Father’s Day i.d.e.a. Museum Free Sunday Disney’s The Little Mermaid

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ImprovMANIA Outdoor Cooking Challenge Introduction to Fly Fishing Scales and Tails

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ImprovMANIA Food Foraging: Native Plants

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Tumbleweed Tots Kids Club Family Night at the TRC Snow in Summer

Interactive Movie Night Tumbleweed Tots Solar Cooking for Kids

Krafty Kids Tumbleweed Tumble Tots STEAM Club Chefs in the Making Full Moon Nature Hike Reptiles of Arizona

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June 4 - 17, 2016 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 ImprovMANIA, 7 p.m. Join ImprovMANIA every Friday and Saturday night for a family-friendly comedy show. ImprovMANIA’s comedy shows are fast-paced and made up on the spot based on audience suggestions like “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” Prepare for a night of laughter in downtown Chandler. ImprovMANIA, 250 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler. $10. (480) 699-4598, www.improvmania.net. 4, 18 Outdoor Cooking Challenge at Veteran Oasis Park, 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Get ready for camping, backpacking or backyard partying. These programs will show how to make amazingly tasty food with only limited resources. Impress friends and family with these new, “old-style” cooking skills. Cooking will be done outdoors so dress appropriately. Come ready to eat breakfast. Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. $10 to $14 fee. (480) 782-2890, www.chandleraz.gov/eec. 5, 12, 19, 26 i.d.e.a. Museum - Free Sunday, noon-4 p.m. The i.d.e.a. Museum is the place to explore imagination through design in art, science and technology. i.d.e.a. Museum supports “your child and the child within you” by providing interactive opportunities that engage senses and encourage creativity. There are three main exhibit areas and an outdoor atrium to explore. i.d.e.a. Museum, 150 W. Pepper Pl., Mesa. Free. (480) 544-2467, www.ideamuseum.org. 6, 13, 20, 27 Interactive Movie Night, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Celebrate summer with interactive movies every Monday. Bring the family, enjoy free popcorn and interactive fun. Movies will be “Shrek,” “Kung Fu Panda,” “Independence Day” and “The Sandlot.” This is a Summer Reading Program event. Downtown Library Copper Room, 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2800, www.chandlerlibrary.org. 6 Paint Chip Dry Eraser Calendar Board, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Create a stylish and handy calendar to keep track of all of your family’s activities and events. You can erase the calendar monthly to keep everything current. See sample in TRC lobby. Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. $9 to $13 registration fee and $13 supply fee. (480) 782-2900, www.chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed. 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 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 under to play under parental/ guardian supervision. This fun, safe and clean area will have plenty of toys, equipment and activities that will keep the kids entertained. There is a maximum of four children per adult. Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. $2 to $3 fee. (480) 782-2900, www.chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed. 7, 14, 21, 28 Krafty Kids, 11 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Get away from the TV this summer and come have fun making lots of creative, crafty creations. If you love crafts and enjoy making them, then this class is for you. There are multiple different craft opportunities each day. Each activity lasts 45 minutes. Chandler Community Center, 125 E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler. $6 to $9 fee and $5 supply fee. (480) 782-2727, www.chandleraz. gov/registration. 7, 14, 21, 28 STEAM Club, 4 p.m. to 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, enjoy weird science, fun crafts, Lego cars and more. Win prizes just for showing up. Ages 6-11. 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.

7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 Tumbleweed Tumble Tots, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. This indoor play area is designed for children 5 years of age and under to play under parental/ guardian supervision. This fun, safe and clean area will have toys, equipment and activities 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. 8, 15, 22, 29 Kids Club, powered by National Geographic Kids, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. This month’s theme is baby animals. Children can learn in a fun, interactive setting at the Chandler Fashion Center Kids Club. 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/.

8 World Oceans Day, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Come and celebrate World Oceans Day at the Environmental Education Center. Participate in hands-on science experiments to learn more about ocean density, saltwater vs. freshwater and the effects of ocean acidification on sea shells. Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. $6 to $9 fee. (480) 782-2890, www.chandleraz.gov/eec. 9, 16, 23, 30 Art Adventures, 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Have a blast in this class that develops each child’s creativity. Each date is a stand-alone class, but sign up for multiple dates because a different focus and project will be completed each time. Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. $6 to $9 registration fee and $10 supply fee. (480) 782-2900, www.chandleraz. gov/tumbleweed. 10 Animal Hike and Seek, 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Find the animals of the desert on this fun hike. If you would like to learn about animals of the desert and enjoy a walk in the desert, then join the fun on this exciting 1-mile meander on the Littleleaf and Goldmine trails. Bring water and a flashlight. No pets. San Tan Mountain Regional Park, 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek. $6 park entry fee per vehicle. www.maricopa.gov/parks/santan. 10, 24 Macgyver School, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Do not throw things out that can be reused in magnificent ways. Learn how to transform household items and the things you would usually discard into things that are cool, imaginative and practical. A little bit science, a little bit crafty and a little bit mechanical. Build things like fire starters, alcohol stoves, rodent snares and emergency kits. Sign up for all of them, or just one. Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. $10 to $14 fee. (480) 782-2890, www.chandleraz.gov/eec. 11 Food Foraging: Native Plants, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. People always have had a relationship with plants since the beginning of human civilization. Take a guided walk through Veterans Oasis Park and learn about the importance of native plants to culture, food, medicine, tradition, arts and crafts and music. The terrain is easy and will introduce the study of ethnobotany. Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. $9 to $13. (480) 782-2890, www.chandleraz.gov/eec.

12, 19, 26 Disney’s The Little Mermaid, 2 p.m. “The Little Mermaid” is a hauntingly beautiful love story about a beautiful mermaid who dreams of the world above the sea and gives up her voice to find her true love. This musical will capture your heart with its irresistible songs including “Kiss the Girl,” “Part of Your World” and the Oscar-winning triumph “Under the Sea.” Based on the animated 1989 Disney film and the classic story of “The Little Mermaid” by Hans Christian Andersen. Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix. Tickets $16.50 to $34.50. (602) 2528497, www.herbergertheater.org. 15 Family Night at the TRC, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Enjoy a variety of recreational activities and entertainment the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. $2 to $5 registration fee. For more information, contact Michael Fenzel, (480) 782-2908. www.chandleraz.gov/ registration. 15, 29 Snow in Summer, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. While it’s 115 degrees outside, come to the TRC and spend some time focusing on all “snow”-based crafts and activities. Get your mind off of the Arizona summer while having fun in this winter-themed class. Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. $8 to $11 registration fee and $15 supply fee. (480) 782-2900, www.chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed. 16 Pottery Paintastic! 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Doit-yourself pottery painting like your favorite store, but right here at the TRC. A great creative outlet to beat the heat. Pottery, paint and firing included in the supply fee. Supply fee depends on pottery piece selected. Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. $6 to $9 registration fee and $10 to $20 supply fee. (480) 782-2900, www.chandleraz.gov/ tumbleweed. 17 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 are considered. TechShop Chandler, 249 E. Chicago St., Chandler. Free. www. chandlerartwalk.com. 17 Friday Feeding Frenzy! 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Join the EEC staff on the third Friday of each month for a live animal feeding. Meet the animals in the nature center and learn about their diets. Stick around and watch the animals being fed. Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. Free. (480) 7822890, www.chandleraz.gov/eec. 18 Introduction to Fly Fishing, 8 a.m. to noon. Learn the basics of fly fishing. Get an introduction to the necessary equipment and flies and learn how to read the water. This class will wrap up by practicing the fly fishing method of casting. Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. $15 to $21 fee. (480) 782-2890, www.chandleraz.gov/ eec. 18 Scales and Tails, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. They’re creepy. They’re cuddly. More importantly, they’re taking over the San Tan Nature Center. See and learn about some of the most spectacular scaled and tailed reptiles of San Tan Mountain Regional

Park. San Tan Mountain Regional Park, 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek. $6 park entry fee per vehicle. www.maricopa.gov/parks/santan.

20 Solar Cooking for Kids, 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Solar energy is free. Use the power of the sun to create (and eat!) a solar feast. Children will make some delicious s’mores by using a commercial solar oven and several handcrafted cardboard ovens. Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. $8 to $19 registration fee and $6 supply fee. (480) 782-2890, www.chandleraz.gov/eec. 21 Chefs in the Making, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.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 7-12. Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. $8 to $11 registration fee and $20 supply fee. (480) 782-2900, www.chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed. 21 Full Moon Nature Hike, 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy this 90-minute moonlit hike of Veterans Oasis Park. Along the way, look and listen for the creatures that come out only after sunset as temperatures begin to drop. For added fun, bring a UV flashlight and discover how scorpions can glow in the dark. Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. $3 to $5 fee. (480) 782-2890, www.chandleraz. gov/eec. 21 Reptiles of Arizona, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Join this fascinating class to explore facts and misconceptions of slithering snakes in our desert. You will learn all about Arizona native species, their behaviors and habitats, how they affect our ecosystem and the vital part they play in it. But, most importantly, what to do when they encounter the animals in the wild. AHA will bring out a display of animals, both venomous and nonvenomous, that the students can see and interact with. Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. $8 to $11 fee. (480) 782-2890, www.chandleraz.gov/eec. 23 Outdoor Nature Crafts for Kids, 10 a.m. to noon. Be environmentally friendly by making cool crafts out of recycled materials and things found outside. This is the next level of crafty creativity. Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. $6 to $9 fee. (480) 782-2890, www.chandleraz.gov/eec. 25 Little Explorers for Kids, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. From a fox to a mountain lion, from raccoon to bobcat, children will develop a sense of wonder during this informal hands-on program that will introduce them to the animals of the Sonoran Desert. The skins are real. The bones are replicas. Everything is a “yes” to touching. Join the group inside the Nature Center for this indoor safari. San Tan Mountain Regional Park, 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek. $6 park entry fee per vehicle. www.maricopa.gov/parks/santan. 25 Wagner Dance and Music: Toy Box, 7 p.m. Imagination runs wild in the whimsical production of, “Toy Box!” as you discover the “Secret Life of Toys” through dance and song. Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler. $15 to $17. (480) 782-2680, www. chandlercenter.org.

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At 2 1/2 years old, David Shipman’s parents took him to his first Ringling Bros. circus. He remembers the horses, the elephants, the sawdust and—most importantly—the ringmaster. “You know, you don’t remember much from when you were 2, but everyone remembers their first circus,” Shipman said. Today, he is the 37th ringmaster in the circus’ 146-year history. Even though he’s a performer at heart, Shipman got a “big boy” job after college as an admissions counselor for an art and design college, where he did musical theater in his spare time. “My job was essentially to meet with students, figure out their passions and remind them that they needed to take chances and that life began at the end of their comfort zone and to do things that might scare them.” After a while, he came to a realization about his own life. “I wasn’t following my own advice. So I decided that I was going to leave my job in 2012 and focus on really putting my own words to good use and pushing myself to my own limits of my own comfort zone,” Shipman said. Shipman landed his job as ringmaster thanks to a stroke of luck. He was living in Orlando, Florida, when he saw a posting on Facebook from Feld Entertainment, the owners of Ringling Bros. “I missed the audition by a week and a half, and I almost scrolled past it, but with that ‘do-the-things-that-scare-you’ mentality, I thought, the worst they can say is no.” He sent in his headshot and resume anyway and, within an hour, they invited

him to a private audition with the owners. “It was something that was never supposed to happen, if I’d scrolled passed it and just kept going, I think that things could have been very different. It was very serendipitous that it lined up the way that it did.” As ringmaster, Shipman plays a big part in creating the show. “There are writers, songwriters, directors and choreographers but I think the shows are created for our personalities. The ringmaster gets a say in how things are written, how things are delivered, and then from there, it’s really about the audience and figuring out how to take the audience on a journey.” Shipman said there are a lot of misconceptions about ringmasters and circus performers. “There’s this preconceived notion that the ringmaster is an older, kind of chubby guy who’s kind of balding and he stands in the middle of the ring shouting into a megaphone. It’s not like that anymore. It’s an all-inclusive role. I get to sing and interact with the audience and the cast. It’s not just barking orders—it’s the showmanship style, which is fun,” he said. Along the same lines, the word “carnie” get thrown around to describe circus performers, which, for Ringling Bros., couldn’t be further from the truth. “We travel with the most elite of athletes, they are trained professionals, incredible performers and they are the top of the top. It’s just really amazing to get to see them perform every single night,” Shipman said. He recently said farewell to some of the SEE CIRCUS PAGE 6

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most iconic performers in “The Greatest Show On Earth”—the elephants. “It was very, very bittersweet. The elephants have been a part of The Greatest Show on Earth for over 146 years—that is a very long time. To be surrounded by them and to be able to get to say that I was one of the very last ringmasters to work with them is something really powerful. I’m really grateful that I got to see it out.” Shipman and the rest of the Ringling Bros. team are coming to Phoenix for their Circus Xtreme performance from Thursday, June 23, through Sunday, June 26, and audiences are in for a wild ride. “What makes Circus Xtreme so fun is that it is a perfect nod to where we came from and where we’re going. There are beautiful, traditional circus elements to it. We’ve got the things that people love—the high wire, the human cannonball, the tigers—the things that keep people on the edge of their seats, but we’re fusing those traditional elements with modern techniques. “We’ve got BMX bikers, parkour flippers, trampoline jumpers—all doing

a simultaneous, freestyle sports display unlike anything we’ve ever done before in the circus, and it’s really new and current and modern, and it’s just really fun for audiences,” Shipman boasts. Even with all the excitement from working for the circus, Shipman said he is humbled to be a part of such a wonderful show. “It is absolutely life-changing. I’ve grown so much as a person in this job and to make such an impact in a position such as ringmaster and to look out into the audience and see that magic we talk about when we talk about circus—there’s something that really transcends generations. It’s the reason they call us ‘The Greatest Show on Earth.’ “I got the chance to run away with the circus and who can say they can do that nowadays?” he said with a laugh. Circus Xtreme runs from Thursday, June 23, to Sunday, June 26, at Talking Stick Resort Arena, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix. Tickets are $20 to $80. For more information, call (800) 745-3000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

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Crisp Greens: A healthy dining option sprouts in Chandler BY JUDI KING

The rapidly expanding restaurant scene in Chandler now includes the newly opened Crisp Greens—a healthy alternative to fast-food eateries located near Wall Street in downtown. Owners Brandon Fisher and Darron Moffatt worked in Washington, D.C., together and were often frustrated by the inability to get healthy food in a hurry. “Our hectic schedules did not allow us the time to seek out wholesome meals, so we had to settle for unhealthy fastfood choices,” Moffatt said. This frustration—along with their mutual dislike of the wintry weather in D.C.—inspired the two friends to move to a warmer location and launch their own concept of a fast-food healthy salad-bar

Cobb salad is one of eight gourmet salads served at Crisp Greens.

restaurant. “We looked at a lot of places, but we really liked the Chandler area with its flourishing restaurant environment,”

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St. Vincent de Paul and Walmart conspire to feed the hungry Co-owners Darron Moffit and Brandon Fisher are ready for customers. STSN photo by Judi King

Moffatt said “We could also get so many types of locally grown produce here.” They enlisted chef Martika Russo, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in New York, as a consultant. Fisher said that Russo, who now lives in San Diego, comes to the restaurant periodically to help create the menu. “We have the ideas of what we want and she comes up with the recipes,” he said. The menu features eight gourmet salad selections ($6.50 to $7.75) with signature dressings created by Russo. For $1 more, tofu can be added; chicken for $1.75. All salads come with a side of bread, or are available as wraps at no extra charge. Some of the salad selections include crisp zona, made with chopped romaine, cherry tomatoes, jicama, red onions, crushed tortilla chips with a lime-

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Summertime, and the giving is easy. Just go to the new location for Chandler’s St. Vincent de Paul thrift store—963 W. Elliot Rd., at the southeast corner of Elliot and Alma School roads—and donate that unwanted couch or desk for sale. While you’re there, buy some items, confident in the knowledge that St. Vincent de Paul has a reputation for passing on 90% of proceeds directly to those in need. Want to do more? Consider volunteering at the store. Location inconvenient to you? Go to any Walmart instead, buy cans of nonperishable food and tell the cashier you’d like to donate them to St. Vincent de Paul’s food boxes. St. Vincent de Paul is loudly trumpeting its summer push for donations of all kinds for the simple reason that the hot months are the ones when even the most philanthropic tend

to forget those in need. “We’re hit with a double whammy every summer,” said Mary Chou-Thomson, marketing and communications director for the Catholic charity. “Those who usually give leave for vacation or maybe their children are home for the summer and their own expenses go up, leaving less for them to give. But for those in need, the summer months are even worse because, just like everyone, their utility bills go up and they sometimes have to choose between eating and paying the electric bill.” That’s why this is the second summer in a row for St. Vincent’s collaboration with Walmart and CBS-5. Walmart serves as an easy one-stop spot to buy and donate food items, while CBS-5 is carrying regular news features on the campaign, which is called “Be a Summer Hero” and runs through the month of June. Last summer, the campaign provided food boxes to more than 17,000 East

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Starwood opening Element Animal Medical Center of Hotels brand in Chandler this fall Chandler Pet Food Drive BY STEVEN SOLOMON

Element Hotels, a brand of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc., is planning to open the 107-room Element Chandler Fashion Center hotel in November, about a month earlier than originally expected. Construction of the four-story hotel at 44 S. Chandler Village Dr. started in August 2015, and because the hotel is not yet completed the cost of the project has not been disclosed. “Element Hotels is experiencing unprecedented growth momentum throughout North America, as well as in a number of key global markets, due to the widespread appeal of the brand’s

distinct lifestyle positioning,” said Brian McGuinness, Starwood’s global brand leader of specialty select brands, in a statement. “Sustainability is no longer optional. It’s become a requirement among a growing number of travelers worldwide, and Element is the perfect choice with its clean, modern design and eco-conscious programming.” Starwood will open another 22 Element hotels across the United States and Canada by 2018, including locations in Philadelphia; Charleston, North Carolina and Nashville. Element Chandler is the SEE STARWOOD PAGE 46

Animal Medical Center of Chandler is collecting pet food and supplies as a donation for Animals in Disaster—Empty Bowl Pet Food Pantry 501(c)(3). The goal is to collect 1,000 pounds of food throughout June. Donations will be accepted during open business hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturdays. Patrons will receive a 10% discount off any products purchased in the hospital for donation. For more information, call (480) 3390406. The center is located at 270 W. Chandler Heights Rd., Suite 3.

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cilantro vinaigrette ($7); crisp blue cherry made with fresh spinach, dried cherries, crumbled blue cheese, roasted walnuts with a champagne vinaigrette ($7.75); and crisp cucumber made with spinach, diced cucumber, artichoke hearts, chickpeas,

Crisp Greens is an innovative fast-healthy dining concept in Chandler.

Fresh produce is shipped in daily to Crisp Greens in Chandler. STSN photo by Judi King

crumbled feta, crushed pita chips with a cucumber yogurt dressing ($7). Those who want to create their own unique salad can get as inventive as they want. For a base price of $6.25, customers can choose one of five types of greens, four of 26 different toppings and one of the eight house-made salad dressings. Additional toppings are 50 cents each, premium toppings cost 75 cents and added protein such as bacon ($1), tofu ($1.25) or chicken ($2) can be added to their salad. In addition to salads, Crisp Greens offers five varieties of smoothies, or patrons can design their own by selecting any four of the 12 different fruit options added to coconut water or almond milk. The menu also includes customized freshly squeezed juices and juiced vegetables. For a leisurely breakfast, or quick take-out, available choices are smoothies and juices along with coffee and fresh-fruit salads, yogurt parfaits, croissants and muffins, with more

This wrap is made with eight different salad ingredients. STSN photo by Judi King

selections on the horizon. “We are expanding our menu as we go,” Moffatt said. “We are testing panini recipes, which we hope to have on the menu within a few weeks. We will also be getting gelato from a Phoenix artisan

Five different smoothies, as well as customized versions, are served at Crisp Greens.

who makes it using equipment that he imported from Italy,” he said. Everything at Crisp Greens is locally sourced and fresh. “We don’t have a lot of space to store things,” Fisher said. “We get a delivery every day from our food supplier, straight from Arizona growers and bakeries. You don’t get fresher than that.” Crisp Greens has only been open since April 14, but Fisher can appreciate this onthe-go clientele. “We know what being on a tight schedule is like, so we try to accommodate people who want good food fast,” he said. “Our goal is to get people from the order board to checkout in 90 seconds.” Crisp Greens 250 S. Arizona Ave. Chandler (480) 625-4366 or www.eatcrispgreens.com

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Program allows fresh produce to be distributed on the cheap BY SRIANTHI PERERA

A program at the Boys & Girls Clubs Compadre Branch-Chandler is providing fresh and nutritional produce to local families at a nominal charge. P.O.W.W.O.W. or Produce On Wheels Without Waste, stems from Borderlands Food Bank in Nogales, near the southern Arizona border. Each year, about 30 to 40 million pounds of fresh produce that comes from Mexico doesn’t make it to the grocery stores because of slight imperfections and is discarded at the border. The food bank obtains the produce, which is usually destined for

a landfill, and works with many cities in Arizona to distribute it to non-profits, which, in turn, makes it available to communities. Compadre Branch-Chandler, located at 300 E. Chandler Blvd., will host P.O.W.W.O.W. events from 6 a.m to 9 a.m. on Saturdays June 18, July 16 and Aug. 20. Anyone may pay $10 and receive up to 60 pounds of produce to take home and distribute among friends and family. “There isn’t a grocery store that is walking distance from here, but there are a lot of fast food places,” said Donald

NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORKS Call ahead to confirm information, as details occasionally change after print. If you have a recurring monthly meeting you would like to see listed in Neighborhood Networks, email complete details to News@SanTanSun.com. Note: SanTan Sun News has a Spiritual Connections column in the Spirituality section for ongoing religiousrelated events. About Care Monthly volunteer training, by individual appointment. A nonprofit serving homebound Chandler and Gilbert residents; provides transportation, shopping and errands, friendly visits, reassurance phone calls, and minor home repairs. Info: (480) 802-2331, www.aboutcare.org Absolute Business Builders: Business Networking International 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays Chompie’s 3841 W. Frye Rd., Chandler Info: Nikki Janulewicz, (480) 570-1835, Nikki@azbestmove.com Action Networkers: Business Networking International 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays Chompie’s 3841 W. Frye Rd., Chandler Info: Marty Recht, (602) 315-2056, Marty@AZMarty.com Alzheimer’s Association Desert Southwest Chapter, Chandler 5:30 p.m. second Thursday of the month Support group for caregivers of people with dementia. Free and no preregistration required. Chandler Regional Medical Center, Morrison Building, Learning Resource Room

1875 W. Frye Rd., Chandler Info: Mindy, (602) 528-0545, ext. 201 American Legion James O. Schroeder Post 55 7 p.m. third Tuesday of the month Sun Lakes Country Club, Navajo Room 25601 N. Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes Info: Commander Byron Weston, (480) 802-6623 Arizona Special Education Network, Chandler area Provides disability-related education, advocacy and resources to help parents navigate the complex special education system. Info: (602) 531-0230 Breast Cancer Support Group 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. second Monday of each month Free, no preregistration required Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers 685 S. Dobson Rd., Chandler Info: Kelly, (480) 340-4013, www. ironwoodcrc.com Build Your Own Business: Chandler 8 a.m. first and third Thursday of each month East Valley networking and referral organization, meets in Ahwatukee at a private location; address will be provided upon contact.

Smith, branch executive. “So it’s really nice to be able to host something that gets fresh produce into these family homes and for the donation amount they’re doing, they’re getting a lot more for their buck.” Smith established the program a few weeks ago and has so far organized two markets that were each attended by more than 200 people. “At the last one, we sold completely out of everything and gave the expired produce to livestock,” he said. “Nothing went to waste.”

The branch gets to keep 10% of the proceedings, and it’s used as a fundraiser for one of its program areas. The two events benefitted the Teen Leadership Group, which provided more than 30 volunteers for the market. The season runs from November to August. P.O.W.W.O.W. is also available at the Chandler/Gilbert Family YMCA at 1655 W. Frye Road from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Saturdays July 2 and Aug. 6. For more details, write to donald. smith@clubzona.org

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Chandler Business Alliance 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Thursdays Professional business coalition dedicated to the economic and social development of its members and the Chandler community as a whole. BLD 1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler Info: chandleralliance@gmail.com, www. chandleralliance.com

Cancer Caregiver Support GroupChandler 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. third Saturday of each month Support group for caregivers of people with cancer. Free and no preregistration required. Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers 685 S. Dobson Rd., Chandler Info: Kelly, (480) 340-4013, www. ironwoodcrc.com Caregiver Support Group 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. third Saturday of each month Ironwood Cancer & Research Center 685 S. Dobson Dr., Chandler Info: Kelly Huey, (480) 340-4013, www. ironwoodcrc.com

Chandler Chamber Business Golf 7 a.m. tee time, first and third Wednesdays of each month Includes nine holes of golf, continental breakfast and networking opportunities. Preregistration required online. Golf venue varies. Info: www.chandlerchamber.com

Chair Yoga Class-Chandler 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesdays Free, no preregistration required Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers 685 S. Dobson Rd., Chandler Info: Kelly, (480) 340-4013, www. ironwoodcrc.com

Chandler Farmers Market 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays Weekly market with more than 30 vendors selling fresh produce, baked goods, gourmet food and handmade crafts. Free admission. Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, on the east side of Arizona Avenue, Chandler Info: (480) 855-3539, www. downtownchandler.org

Chandler Airport Commission 7 p.m. second Wednesday of each month The commission makes recommendations to the Chandler City Council regarding airport operations, physical growth, economic development and proposed land use. Chandler Municipal Airport terminal 2380 S. Stinson Way, Chandler Info: (480) 782-3540

Chandler Lions Club 6:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays of each month Area residents are invited to come join like-minded volunteers and make new friends. Atria Chandler Villas, Community Room 101 S. Yucca St., Chandler Info: RuthJon Wick, (480) 895-3569, az1ruthjon@q.com

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5 Dollar Food Festival at Tumbleweed Park Saturday, May 21, saw culinary variety and delight descend on Tumbleweed Park. Food vendors with diverse offerings made their delectables affordable at $5 per plate. Activities and a DJ made the day fun for the whole family. STSN photos by Tim Sealy

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Asad’s Catering was well represented at the booth with the Sumbusas (African meat pies) by Claudia Ali, Antoinette Kungu, Stephanie Njoroge, Gaudi, Daniel Maura, Noah Catrone and Jeremy Gitumbi..

Peter Chin’s smile says he’s having a great time, but he wore a colorful balloon hat to punctuate!

Daniel Hernandez makes up a street taco meal for one of his hungry customers.

Friends and family share a culinary day out - (L to R) Candace Fisher, Sean Smith, Anastasia and Thomas Fisher.

Kai Retaza and Troy Tompkins test their skills at the bean bag toss.

Mary Wilkinson, a.k.a. Mistress of Colour, paints fantastic designs on friendly faces.

Abraham Cruz is excited to dig into these delicious looking crepes.

A myriad of candied goodness from the San Francisco Chocolate Factory greets and entices festival goers.

Ben Acio of No Ka O’i foods prepares a delicious fried ice cream.

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Good tunes help the food go down right, compliments of DJ Nykko.

Food Al Sur is a family affair with Andrea, Julian, Horacio and Natalie Monserrat.

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Melanie Juenke was transformed into a blue tigress.

Good friends Ashley East, Jason Bailin, JJ Garza, Hilda Malham and Mike Alexander get together for food, drink and fun!

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Classic films and movies for children Enjoy live theater, 10 minutes at a time return to Harkins Theatres

Harkins Theatres is presenting Tuesday Night Classics, with special presentations of classic films, 7 p.m. every Tuesday in June for only $5. The films are “The Breakfast Club” on June 7, “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” on June 14, “Fight Club” on June 21 and “The Goonies” on June 28. The theaters are located at Harkins Arrowhead Fountains 18, Chandler Fashion 20, Gateway Pavilions 18, Queen Creek 14, Scottsdale 101 14, Superstition Springs 25, and Tempe Marketplace 16. Info: www. harkinstheatres.com/TNC. Also, Harkins is again offewring a movie

series for children. Doors open at 9 a.m. and all shows begin at 9:45 a.m., with movies running every weekday through Friday, Aug. 5. The schedule is “Shaun The Sheep” through June 3, “The Peanuts Movie” June 6 to June 10, “Home” June 13 to June 17, “Minions” June 20 to June 24, “Kung Fu Panda 2” June 27 to July 1, “The SpongeBob Movie” July 4 to July 8, “Hotel Transylvania 2” July 11 to July 15, “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” July 18 to July 22, “Walking with Dinosaurs” July 25 to July 29 and “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted” Aug. 1 to Aug. 5. Season tickets for all 10 movies are $7 and individual tickets are available the day of the show for $2 each. Also, at the concession stand, a Harkins’ Kids Combo includes popcorn, fruit snacks and a drink, in a carrying tray for $4.75. All season ticket holders will also receive a voucher for a free Kids Combo to be used during the month of September. For a list of participating theaters, visit www.harkinstheatres.com/SMF.

Upcoming exhibition at Vision Gallery is ‘A Group Effort’ Jewelry, 2-D and 3-D artwork, glass and sculpture will be shown Friday, July 8, to Saturday, Aug. 27, as part of an exhibition called “A Group Effort” by the Arizona Art Alliance at Vision Gallery, 10 E. Chicago St. in Chandler. An opening reception will be held 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 9. The exhibit, which will be juried by the Chandler Arts Commission, is being offered to provide public awareness and exposure to visual art, expand the number of art venues and marketing opportunities for visual artists and expand art outreach program activities in the community. The AAA is a nonprofit organization staffed by volunteers with a membership of more than 20 Arizona-based art groups. The member groups represent hundreds of visual artists who produce fine art in over a dozen mediums. Hand-crafted furniture Also scheduled at the Vision Gallery

is “MAKIN FURNITURE +,” an exhibition of handcrafted furniture and artworks created by Arizona woodworkers, artists and craftsmen curated by Steven Makin, a fine furniture maker for over 25 years. This year’s exhibition continues his effort to support and promote original artworks by Arizona woodworkers. Featured artists include Dan Allaire, William Barrand, Lily Branift, Dominic Ferrara, David Fleming, Doug Forsha, Gary Goren, Mark Levin, Makin, Damon McIntyre, Kim Toma, Kerry Vesper and Terry Woolston. In addition to woodcrafted artworks from fine, rare and exotic woods will be photographs by artists from in and around the state to accompany the display. Opening reception is 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, and the exhibition will be on display Friday, Sept. 9, to Saturday, Oct. 29. Info: www.visiongallery.org, (480) 7822695 or vision.gallery@chandleraz.gov.

Gangplank electronic dance movement event to raise funds An electronic dance movement event is being held 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, June 11, at Gangplank Chandler, 250 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, to raise funds to improve the Gangplank podcasting studio. The “Fundraver” event features bass music artist Viperactive. The podcast studio is part of Gangplank’s studios initiative to build culture and vibrancy in cities, creating places where people desire to live, work and play. The fundraising goal is $2,200. “Many artists have used this collaborative space to cut their first

album in all kinds of genres,” said Viperactive’s Julian Gooden. “It’s about time we upgraded the aging equipment at Gangplank studios and create a sound-proof space to encourage more sonic collaboration and creation. Our goal is to upgrade the studio by constructing a sound-dampening roof and adding soundproofing material to the studio walls.” General admission tickets are $7. Info: www.eventbrite.com/e/fundravertickets-25422035994 or www.gangplankhq.com/Chandler/.

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A festival of 10-minute plays is being offered by Theatre Artists Studio as part of its ninth annual “New Summer Shorts” program, Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. from June 16 to June 26, at 4848 E. Cactus Rd. in Scottsdale. The plays, written by TAS members, are: • “Chip or Strip” by Andrea Markowitz: A cashier dismisses the added security of the new chip credit card technology, clueless that she’s continuously revealing personal information about herself. • “Going to the Beach with Rutger Hauer” by Susan Sindelar: Just when a person has it all figured out...their point of view can take an unexpected turn, through the perspective of a most unlikely stranger. • “Home Invasion” by Les Leiter: A young burglar breaks into an old man’s nearly empty apartment in search of valuables he can unload. What he finds, however, may be of far more value than he ever imagined. • “Illumination” by Nina Koch When a woman, eager to impress, denigrates her husband’s recent art acquisition, he turns

• “Midnight Petunias” by Aaron Seever: Jackson, a young man, faces the increasing challenges posed by his grandmother’s dementia. As the troubles mount, he is forced to make a major life decision. • “Sabbatical” by Lynn Timmons Edwards: A tenured biology professor has been on a 30-year sabbatical creating and documenting the educational effects of community gardens. One day she is confronted with a city administrator who wants to close a community garden to provide additional parking and has taken the matter to the president of the college. But is the professor who she says she is? • “Tide Pools” by Michael Fleck: A paean to John Steinbeck, Ed Ricketts and Cannery Row. • “Tuna and Salmon” by Debra Rich Gettleman: When Jennifer learns the unconventional baby names of her best friend’s twins, she is stunned and dismayed. But it’s not until Margot, a pushy saleswoman in an ultra-chic baby store, provokes her to action that Jennifer crosses a line over which she can never return. Tickets are $20, $10 for students 25 years old and under and $15 for groups of 10 or more, seniors 65 years old and older and members of the military. Info: (602) 765-0120 and www.thestudiophx.org.

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“Me and My Girl,” through Saturday, July 2, HCT. Unsophisticated Cockney Bill Snibson finds out he is the longlost Earl of Hereford and must choose between fitting in with proper society or losing his girl. Reckless in Vegas, Wednesday, June 8, HACC. The power trio, fronted by singer/guitarist Michael Shapiro alongside multiplatinum producer Dan Shea, perform a Billy Joel/Elton John tribute. Reckless in Vegas, Friday, June 10, HACC. Renditions of songs by 1960s Las Vegas golden-era performers, including Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Elvis, Sonny & Cher, Neil Diamond and Johnny Cash. The Dance Loft Presents “Pulse,” Friday, June 10, CCA. The seventh annual recital features performers from The Dance Loft. Los Lonely Boys, Sunday, June 12, CCA. Since their breakout 2004 self-titled album, which has sold over 2.5 million copies to date and garnered a Best Pop Performance Grammy for the No 1 hit single “Heaven,” Los Lonely Boys have released four more studio albums, toured all over the world and performed thousands of shows. Summer Roadtrip Playlist, Thursday, June 16, CCA. Marilyn Bostic’s Ballet Centre presents the 30th annual endof-the-year performance that includes classical, ballet, tap and Broadway dance tunes.

Arts Reckless in Vegas, Friday, June 17, HACC. The power trio, fronted by singer/ guitarist Michael Shapiro alongside multiplatinum producer Dan Shea, perform Doobie Brothers songs. Tempe Dance Academy—Dance America, Dance!, Thursday, June 23, CCA. Welcome the dancers back from their nine-country European tour. Wagner Dance and Music—Toy Box, Saturday, June 25, CCA. Imagination runs wild in the whimsical production of “Toy Box!” West Side Story, Thursday, July 7, to Saturday, Aug. 20, HCT. The ageless tale of Romeo and Juliet is set against the backdrop of NYC gang warfare of the 1950s. Lyle Lovett, Tuesday, July 12, MAC. Among his many accolades, besides the four Grammy Awards, he was given the Americana Music Association’s inaugural Trailblazer Award and was named the Texas State Musician. Jarabe Mexicano, Friday, July 29, CCA. Touring Mexico this summer under the auspices of the U.S. Department of State, they take their name from the Spanish reference to traditional forms of mariachi music. The Music of Motown Starring Joe Bourne, Friday, Aug. 5, CCA. Joe Bourne, accompanied by his 10-piece band, will take audiences back to the 1960s with the music of Motown. U.S. Navy Band Cruisers, Sunday, Aug. 14, CCA. This contemporary entertainment ensemble features eight of the Navy’s most dynamic performers.

Tres Guitarras, Friday, Aug. 19, CCA. The band features Chris Jacome (flamenco), Bob Fahey (blues) and Stan Sorenson (jazz). “The Drowsy Chaperone,” Friday, Aug. 26, to Saturday, Oct. 8. When a diehard theater fan plays his favorite cast album, the characters come to life in this Tony Award-winning farce. Bernadette Peters, Saturday, Oct. 15, MAC. The three-time Tony Award winner who can be seen in the second season of the Golden Globe Award-winning series “Mozart in the Jungle,” will perform signature songs from the multitude of iconic shows in which she has starred. Angela Cheng and Alvin Chow, Friday, Nov. 18, GCAC. This husband and wife concert pianist duo plays compositions for one-hand, two hands and then fourhand compositions, showing the physical intricacies of two performers sharing the same instrument and creating tonal colors across the entire keyboard. Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox, Sunday, Nov. 27, MAC. A genre-busting, rotating collective of musicians and vocalists who reimagine modern pop hits in the style of jazz, ragtime and swing classics of the 1920s-1950s. Chandler Symphony with Jim Curry, Saturday, Dec. 10, HCPA. Curry opens the show performing his John Denver holiday tribute followed by 18-time Emmy nominee Lee Holdridge conducting the symphony. Straight No Chaser, Saturday, Dec. 31, MAC. Formed years ago while students at Indiana University, the group has

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ON STAGE VENUE INDEX CCA—Chandler Center for the Arts 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler Tickets: (480) 782-2680, www.chandlercenter.org GCAC—Gold Canyon Arts Council 6410 Kings Ranch Rd., Gold Canyon Tickets: (480) 983-2171, www.gcac1.com HACC—Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino 15406 N. Maricopa Rd., Maricopa Tickets: (480) 802-5000, www.harrahsakchin.com HCPA—Higley Center for the Performing Arts 4132 E. Pecos Rd., Gilbert Tickets: (480) 279-7194, www.higleycenter.org HCT—Hale Centre Theatre 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert (480) 497-1181, www.haletheatrearizona.com MAC—Mesa Arts Center One E. Main St., Mesa Tickets: (480) 644-6500, www.mesaartscenter.com

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See free documentaries at library before they’re on TV A free documentary film series is being shown 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays throughout summer beginning June 7 and continuing through July 12 in the Copper Room on the second floor of the Downtown Chandler Public Library, 22 S. Delaware St. in Chandler. The series is made possible by a partnership between the library and “Point of View,” Public Television’s documentary series. “We will feature six captivating POV documentary films this early summer, which includes four new releases, one classic and one encore with ties to the Paralympics in Rio,” said Chandler librarian Ted Liebler. “Due to the community’s enthusiastic support and attendance, this signature film series has become one of the longest running programs for adults offered at the Downtown Library.” Half of the films will be exclusive premieres before they appear on PBS. Scheduled are: • June 7: “Of Men and War” by Laurent Bécue-Renard: At a first-of-its-kind PTSD treatment center in California, follow Iraq and Afghanistan veterans and their families on the soldiers’ paths to recovery as they attempt to make peace with their pasts, their loved ones and themselves. • June 14: “In the Light of Reverence” by Christopher McLeod and Malinda Maynor: An account of the struggles

of the Lakota in the Black Hills, the Hopi in Arizona and the Wintu in California to protect their sacred sites. • June 21: “All the Difference” by Tod Lending, Joy Thomas Moore and Wes Moore: Two African-American teens from the South Side of Chicago go on a journey to achieve their dream of graduating from college. • June 28: “My Way to Olympia” by Niko von Glasow: Who better to cover the Paralympics than a disabled filmmaker who hates sports and deems the games “stupid”? When Niko von Glasow meets the Rwandan sitting volleyball team and an American archer without arms, his notions get blown away. • July 5: “Iris” by Albert Maysles: Iris pairs the late documentarian Albert Maysles, then 87, with Iris Apfel, the quick-witted, flamboyantly dressed 93-year-old style maven who has had an outsized presence on the New York fashion scene for decades. • July 12: “Seven Songs for a Long Life” by Amy Hardie: Hospice care is rarely associated with singing and laughter, but at Strathcarron it’s different. At this Scottish hospice center, patients face pain, uncertainty and the possibility of life’s end with song and humor. Info: www.chandlerlibrary.org, (480) 782-2800 or infodesk@chandlerlibrary.org.

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Climate justice course offered at SLUMC

Sun Lakes UMC begins new counseling services

The Rev. Marvin Arnpriester, senior pastor at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, will lead a four-part study on climate justice beginning June 20 and continuing weekly through July 18. The course, based on the just-released book, “Climate Justice: A Call to Hope and Action,” will begin at 9 a.m. Mondays in room 1 in the Education Building, SLUMC, 9248 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes. There is no class scheduled July 4. The $10 charge covers the cost of the book. The class is open to Sun Lakes residents and the surrounding community. Arnpriester will draw on the book, published by United Methodist Women, to explore all aspects of climate justice. “The crisis facing God’s earth is clear,” according to the United

Sun Lakes United Methodist Church has added a new ministry within its church. Sun Lakes UMC Counseling Services now offers confidential individual, couple and family counseling for the congregation and the surrounding community. Two counselors, Dr. Julian Pickens and Debra Ralston, provide counseling services for anxiety, fear, depression, grief and loss, managing stress, and phase-oflife adjustment. Pickens, a SLUMC member, is licensed in Arizona as an independent substance abuse counselor, and a marriage and family therapist. Ralston, also a SLUMC member, is licensed in Arizona as an independent professional counselor and is certified as a national certified counselor.

Methodist Church’s statement on climate change. “We, as stewards, have failed to live up to our responsibility to care for creation and have instead abused it in ways that now threaten life around the planet.” According to an excerpt from the book, the topic of climate justice “will entail not just focusing on the environment, but also asking hard questions regarding financial profit, a growing economy, our independent way of thinking and our understanding of efficiency.” Anyone interested in learning more about climate justice and signing up for the course can call the SLUMC church office at (480) 895-8766 to reserve a book and a seat in the class.

“This new ministry is a venture in faith, and we are trusting God to bless and guide us in this unique and important ministry,” said Marvin Arnpriester, senior pastor. To introduce the new service to the community, the church is offering a complimentary consultation for assessment, planning or referral. Fees for the counseling services will be based on a sliding income fee schedule ranging from $25 to $65 an hour. Those individuals interested in seeking confidential, professional help or know of someone who needs counseling can call the church office at (480) 895-8766 and request that one of the counselors call back regarding services or to schedule an appointment.

‘Tuesday Nights Together’ summer program begins in June Sun Lakes United Methodist Church will again host “Tuesday Nights Together,” a series of free summer programs in June, July and August. Topics vary from light and entertaining to serious. Admission is free. Each Tuesday event will be held at 6:30 p.m. in Lindsay Hall at the church, 9248 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes. The programs will last an hour or so, and no reservations are required. The June lineup includes: • June 7–The Lighter Side of Gender Differences

Plan to be amused in exploring the differences between men and women with the examples of a shopping trip and a committee meeting presented by Bev Tarpley, SLUMC Education Committee chairperson. • June 14–A Glimpse of Life in Saudi Arabia Join Associate Pastor Jean Newell for a glimpse of her life in Saudi Arabia with special emphasis about an American woman in this culture. She will share day-to-day life and security measures in place for families living in and near the

American embassy compound. • June 21–Past, Present and Future: The Main Constant is Love Be prepared to be amazed at 11th grader Christiana Holguin’s ability to capture audiences and hold them spellbound with her original speech about world events and the constancy of love in our interactions with others. Christiana, who attends Sequoia Pathway Academy, is a veteran of two TEDx Talks and is in demand as a speaker in the Phoenix. • June 28–Stay and See Arizona: A Photo

Trip to Arizona’s Beauty Photographer Bob Tarpley will present the photography display from the Province community in Maricopa that was produced by the Province Photography Club. Attendees will learn about beautiful sites to visit throughout the state and leave with a travel brochure. For information about the TNT series, contact Bev Tarpley, SLUMC education committee chairwoman, at tarpley.bev@ gmail.com or call the church office at (480) 895-8766.

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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 noon 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 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 Grief Care 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays 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 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 rate your marriage a two or a 10, this class helps you reconnect. Chandler Christian Church, 1825 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler. Info and registration: www.chandlercc.org/ reengage St. Mathew’s Episcopal Church Noon 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 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 FRIDAYS 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. SATURDAYS Spirit Night—Psychic Fair 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. third Saturday of each month The “Lightworkers” offer a wide range

of services including Reiki, facials, mediums, drumming, tarot, angel messages and more. Services range from $20 to $30. Cash only. Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center, 952 E. Baseline, Suite 102, Mesa. Info: www.interfaith-community.org; heatherposey70@gmail.com

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June 4 - 17, 2016

First Baptist Church, Chandler Come Visit Us! 480-963-3439  www.fbc.net facebook.com/FirstBaptistChandler

SUNDAY

Worship 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.  Spanish Worship 1:00 p.m. 

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WEDNESDAY (Summer)

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Student Wash Out Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.

3405 S. Arizona Ave. SAN TAN FREEWAY (202) QUEEN CREEK RD. OCOTILLO RD.

ARIZONA AVE.

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All Are Welcome! APPLEBY RD.

First Baptist Church of Sun Lakes A Church of Joy Committed to the perfect Word of God, living under the Lordship of Jesus Christ, and worshiping with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs.

June 20-23, 2016 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur night 6:30-8 p.m.

Dr. Marc Drake, Senior Pastor invites you to join in our traditional worship service at 9535 E. Riggs Road Sun Lakes, Arizona 85248

ages 3 yrs old to 6th grade

480-895-1088 www.fbcsl.org

*Pre-register on or website or just walk in on June 20th

Sundays:

HOPE COVENANT CHURCH

Bible Study: 8:30 am | Worship: 10:00 am Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study: 6:30 pm

1770 S. Dobson Rd., Chandler, AZ 85286 • 480-899-7255 • www.hopecov.com

Tri-City Christian Academy

Christ-Centered Educational Excellence

Spiritually

Academically

• Chapel • Bible Classes • Prayer Meetings • Bible Memorization

• SAT Prep Course • Curriculum

• A Beka • BJU Press • Saxon

• Aerospace Challenge • National Honor Society

• Men

• Soccer • Basketball • Baseball • Golf

• Women

• Volleyball • Basketball • Cheer • Soccer • Golf

Physically Dual Enrollment

30 AP or University Credits Regional Accreditation Homeschool Seniors Welcome

Socially

ENROLL NOW K5-12th Grade

• Music- Choir, Chorale, and Band • Fine Arts • Community Involvement • Dramatic Productions

www.tricitywarriors.org 480-245-7902 2211 W. Germann Rd. Chandler, AZ 85286