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Downtown pub keeps Irish alive Irish eyes will smile
at St. Patty’s Day events
by K. M. Lang
Break out the green bowlers and
shamrocks – Chandler’s Irish Republic
Public House is counting the days till
its annual St. Patrick’s Day Party, while
bringing local diners a taste of the
Emerald Isle all year long.
“I noticed that most cities had an Irish
festival downtown, and Chandler just
didn’t have that,” explains owner Roger
Baldwin. “That’s why I got into the St.
Patrick’s Day theme. It’s a heritage bar.
People want to see that connection to
their heritage.”
Baldwin, Irish on his father’s side,
opened his downtown eatery in 2008
as Murphy’s Law. A trademark issue
resulted in a name change, and during
the past several years, Irish Republic
has been serving traditional Irish and
American classics to Valley residents and
out-of-town visitors alike.
The long, narrow pub with its room-
length bar is wallpapered with dollar
bills on which patrons have expressed
themselves, giving the establishment
an aged, old-country feel. Throw in a
pint of Guinness and shepherd’s pie –
pastry, mashed potatoes, cheese and
meat served in a cast-iron pot – and the
effect is complete.
“The food’s really good,” admits
Baldwin. “That was one of my main
focuses – making sure that we didn’t
have bar or sports-bar food.”
Along with Irish staples, including
corned beef and cabbage and beef
stroganoff, Irish Republic offers burgers,
pizza, salads and wraps.
“And then there’s the fish and chips,”
says Baldwin, referring to the pub’s fresh,
beer-battered cod, served with chips or
fries. “I always joke that I don’t own an
Irish pub, I own a fish company. We sell
probably 3,000 orders a month.”
see Irish Republic page 51
CORNED BEEF & A SMILE: The staff at Irish Republic, pictured with owner Roger Baldwin, are gearing up for the
pub’s St. Patrick’s Day Party, expected to draw around 3,000 visitors. STSN photo by Ron Lang
by Alison Stanton
Take a walk on the green side and
have more than a wee bit o’ Irish fun
at SanTan Sun area St. Patrick’s Day
celebrations and a parade in downtown
Phoenix.
Irish Republic
Trike races and corn hole games are only
two of the wacky Irish offerings during
the 5th annual Irish Republic St. Patrick’s
Day Festival at Irish Republic Public House
see St. Patrick’s Day page 50
Ostrich Festival marks 25 years
Live music, shows, attractions, animals, rides, food, more!
Bring the whole family for three
fun-filled days to celebrate the 25th
anniversary of the Annual Chandler
Chamber of Commerce Ostrich Festival,
Fri., March 8 through Sun., March 10 at
Chandler’s Tumbleweed Park, 2250 S.
McQueen Rd., south of the Santan Loop
202 Freeway at the corner of McQueen
and Germann roads.
“The Chandler
Chamber Ostrich Festival
celebrates the colorful
period of history from
1888 to 1916, when
OLD-WORLD ATMOSPHERE: With its long room and relaxed atmosphere, Irish Republic brings a bit of the
Emerald Isle to Chandler. STSN photo by Ron Lang
see Ostrich Fest page 48
CARNIVAL ATMOSPHERE: Rides, shows, performers,
live music, food, fun and, of course, ostriches, awaits
kids of all ages at the Ostrich Festival. Submitted photo
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Ostrich Fest from page 47
Live music
BIRDS EYE VIEW: Watch unique and exciting ostrich races at the 25th Annual Ostrich Festival, March 8 through 10
at Tumbleweed Park. Submitted photo
Chandler and Maricopa County led the
nation in ostrich feather production,”
says president and CEO of the Chandler
Chamber of Commerce Terri Kimble.
The event features live ostrich races,
complete with human jockeys; ostrichthemed activities and food; national and
regional entertainment with three stages
set to spotlight a diverse sampling of
great music; a huge carnival midway;
food; upscale arts, crafts and more.
Ostrich Alley makes a return with
ostrich burgers, emu oil and handpainted ostrich eggs. Festival goers can
also play the Survivor Family Game
Show, where audience members are
chosen at random to participate in
“immunity challenges.” There will also
be a hilarious Silent Headphone Disco.
Other attractions include a family magic
shows, water balls and photo booths.
Ostriches, doggies, more
This year’s Ostrich Festival is an animal
lovers dream. The ever-popular Ostrich
Races continue to captivate audiences
with their crazy riders and unexpected
animal behaviour. Races are scheduled at
4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Fri., March 8; and noon,
2 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Sat., March 9 and
Sun., March 10.
Also appearing this year are the Doggies
of the Wild West. Marshall Rowdy Yo
and his cast of “Pooches from the Prairie”
bring a western-themed backdrop and
‘Doghouse Saloon.’ Not your average dogs,
these friendly, comedic canines include
the world’s only pup to balance on one
paw, the Hollywood Hound-dog High
Diving Champion and America’s newest
country music singer. They can jump rope,
dance and perform other stunts.
Visitors can also enjoy the Marvellous
Mutts show and the Safelite Petting Zoo.
To commemorate the 25th anniversary
of the Ostrich Festival, a new blend of
musical talent of rock-and-roll, blues,
Latin flavors and more will have visitors
tapping their feet, singing along and
dancing.
The Main Stage sounds off beginning
at 6 p.m. Fri., March 8 with Vicci
Martinez showcasing her unique blend
of soulful folk and classic rock music
with an R&B groove. Martinez wrote
and released seven independent albums
since 2003 and appeared as a finalist on
NBC’s The Voice in 2011.
On Fri., March 8, country music
star James Otto takes the Main Stage
at 8 p.m. Otto refers to his music as
“country-soul” and will belt out hits
including “Just Got Started Loving You”
and “Shake What God Gave Ya.”
At 6 p.m. Sat., March 9, the Main
Stage kicks off the night’s musical
entertainment with “the” Journey
Tribute Band, Journey Unauthorized,
which produces “the most complete
Journey tribute concert, bringing original
Journey classics to the stage” with hits
like “Anyway You Want It,” “Don’t Stop
Believin’,” “Wheel In the Sky.”
Canada’s first international rock
music superstars, The Guess Who, take
over the Main Stage at 8 p.m. They
have performed at the White House
for the President, Mrs. Nixon and even
Prince Charles.
The final day of the festival brings
Charlie Hall on the Main Stage at
3 p.m. Sun., March 10. Hall calls his
music, “the paradox…a compulsion
driven by a hunger and thirst for the
presence of God.” Composing songs of
prayer, worship and faith, he performs
intimate songs about real life and his
love for his God.
Following Hall at 5 p.m., the music
switches up with the Fairchilds Blues
Tribute on the Main Stage. For more
than 30 years, Fairchilds Blues Tribute
rocked stages worldwide for celebrities,
political leaders, U.S. military branches
and the general public.
Finally, at 7 p.m., Fito Olivares and
his band La Pura Sabrosura conclude
Main Stage performances, showcasing
some of their Top 40 hits on Billboard’s
Latin chart including “La Rantia,” “Juana
Maria” and “El Cupido” along with some
of their other hits “La Gallina” and
“Juana la Cubana.”
In addition to the Main Stage, there
are two other stages full of musical
entertainment: McDuffy’s Chandler
Ranch Stage and the SRP Community
Stage. Featured performers on these
community stages will be Kaci, EmbeR,
Radio Logic, Future Loves Past, Music
Makers Workshop, Run 2 Cover, Rock N
Roll High School, Not Your Average, The
Semester Review, The Delphies, Rust, The
Blues Review Band, The Tanks, The Oxford
Clerics, Third Star, Slim Havoc featuring
Brian Legate, Vintage Rockets, Icelus and
Carol Pacey and the Honey Shakers.
Meet Disney star Roshan Fegan
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MUSIC FOR ALL: Visitors to the Ostrich Festival can listen to Christian rocker Charlie Hall, country star James Otto, Journey tribute band Journey Unauthorized, rockers The
Guess Who and the soulful Vicci Martinez. Submitted photos
March 10 for Radio Disney Live! with
activities, dancing, music and more.
A special Q&A session and Radio
Disney Live! meet-and-greet with
Roshon Fegan from Disney Channel’s
“Shake It Up” is at noon Saturday and 1
p.m. Sunday.
Electrifying stunts
Jaw-dropping action and stunts are
the specialty of the Rhinestone Roper
and the Fearless Flores Thrill Show.
The Rhinestone Roper has thrilled
audiences around the country for the
past 15 years with award-winning trick
roping, knife throwing and fast draw
shooting. He performs his astounding
feats with two trick horses, Luck Joe and
Handsome Jack. The horses were finalists
on America’s Got Talent. You can catch
the trio at 3, 5 and 7 p.m. on Fri., March
8; and at 11 a.m., 1, 4 and 7 p.m. on Sat.,
March 9 and Sun., March 10.
Another attraction sure to amaze is
the Fearless Flores Thrill Show and their
featured stunt, the Globe of Death, a 14foot steel cage, where two motorcycles
race around and crisscross over the
top at the same time. A Quarterfinalist
on America’s Got Talent, and featured
on ESPN2, this motorcycle madness is
thrilling and terrifying to watch. The
Fearless Flores family revs their engines at
3 5 and 7 p.m. Fri., March 8; and 1, 4 and 7
p.m. on Sat., March 9 and Sun., March 10.
FreakShow
Back by very popular demand and
fresh off the set of “TruTV’s Full Throttle
Saloon” show., The FreakShow Deluxe
showcases death-defying acts at 4, 6 and
8 p.m. Fri., March 8; and at noon, 2, 5 and
8 p.m. Sat., March 9 and Sun., March 10.
Their famous acts include fire
breathers, sword swallowing, contortionists, bed of nails, ladder of
machetes and others. Along with their
unbelievable feats, The FreakShow
Deluxe adds a new challenge this year.
Patrons have the opportunity to tie up
an escape artist.
Fun run, parade, road closures
If you haven’t already registered, put
on your running shoes and jog down
to historic downtown Chandler to join
the Mayor’s 5K Fun Run and health fair
on Sat. March 2 at 8 a.m., starting at
Arizona Avenue and Boston Street and
heading south.
Race day registration is $30 and begins
at 6:30 a.m. All ages are welcome, and
children ages 9 and younger are free.
Participant receive a free T-shirt and
prizes are awarded for first, second and
third place for both adults and kids. A
portion of the proceeds collected go
to the Chandler Education Foundation,
helping fund programs for youth.
At 10 a.m., immediately following the
Mayor’s 5K Fun Run and health fair, is
the Chandler Chamber of Commerce
Ostrich Festival Parade sponsored by
Thorobred Chevrolet. The parade starts
at Arizona Avenue and Ray Road and
continues on through south downtown
Chandler to Chicago Street.
At least 100 entries are expected, and
the Grand Marshal for this year’s parade
is Arizona Diamondbacks mascot, Baxter
the Bobcat. Bring chairs and blankets for
viewing comfort.
Due to the race and parade, Arizona
Avenue will be closed between Ray and
Frye Roads beginning at 6 a.m. North
and southbound traffic will be detoured
either west to Alma School Road or east
to McQueen Road. Streets will reopen
at noon.
Discounts are available, purchased
in advance, at all local Fry’s Grocery
Stores. Family Fun Packs are sold for
$67, a $17 savings, which includes two
adult and two youth tickets and two
all-day carnival ride wristbands. All-day
carnival ride wristbands are be sold in
advance for $21, a $4 savings. General
admission at the gate is $10 for adults,
$7 for seniors 60 years of age and older,
$7 for youth ages 5 to 12 years and free
for children ages 4 and younger. All-day
carnival ride wristbands sold at the gate
are $25. Parking is $5 for vehicles and $3
for motorcycles.
For tickets, additional performances,
schedules and information, visit
OstrichFestival.com, ChandlerChamber.
com, Facebook.com/ChandlerChamber,
Twitter.com/ChandlerChamber or call
the Chandler Chamber of Commerce at
480-963-4571.
Ostrich Festival
needs volunteers
Nine volunteers are sought by the
Chandler Business Alliance to work
in a beverage booth at the Chandler
Chamber of Commerce Ostrich
Festival from 7 to 10 p.m. Sat., March 9.
This unique volunteer opportunity
allows the organization to raise
funds to assist the Clothes Cabin
with facility improvements, with a
fundraising goal of $500.
Interested volunteers should
email [email protected].
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St. Patrick’s Day from page 47
an all-you-can-eat corned beef feast
from 11 a.m. to close on St. Patrick’s Day
at Chompie’s. The meal includes slowcooked corned beef and cabbage, boiled
potatoes and Irish soda bread for $18.95 a
person. Those with smaller appetites may
choose a single serving of corned beef and
cabbage for $14.49.
Chompie’s Bakery gets into the festive
spirit of the day with fresh green bagels,
green cream cheese, Irish soda bread,
shamrock-shaped cookies, leprechaun
cakes and cupcakes. The baked treats are
available in the restaurant or to-go.
Chompie’s is at 3481 W. Frye Rd.
the Chandler Village Center. Info:
480-398-3008.
BLD
TOE TAPPERS: Students from the Bracken School of Irish Dance, shown here at a previous holiday performance,
will entertain at the Irish Republic St. Patrick’s Day Festival. STSN photo
from noon to 10 p.m. Sun., March 17.
From 8 a.m. to noon the downtown
Chandler restaurant serves specialty
breakfast items like corned beef hash
breakfast, corned beef hash boxtys, Irish
skillets and Bailey’s Irish toast. Diners
can wash down the tasty food with
a Guinness Bloody Mary. From noon
to 10 p.m. guests can dine on corned
beef skewers, shrimp-lobster-haddock
chowder and beef brisket. The “Show
Us Your Shamrock Bikini Contest” is
scheduled for 4 p.m.
Performers at the event include the
Bracken School of Irish Dance and the
AZ Fire Service Pipe Team.
General admission to the festival
is $10; those younger than 12 who are
accompanied by a paying adult get in
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Irish Republic is located at 58 S. San
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Chompie’s
Diners get their fill at
St. Patty’s themed selections are
available all day at BLD. For breakfast,
try corned beef hash. Lunch features a
classic Reuben sandwich served with
fresh potato chips. For dinner, dine
on braised corned beef with bacon,
roasted potatoes,
sautéed greens,
white beans and
LUCKY CUPCAKE:
Chompie’s is
featuring a variety
of St. Patrick’s
Day-themed baked
goods, including
these festively
decorated cupcakes.
Submitted photo
FESTIVE FOOD: In honor of St. Patrick’s
Day, Chompie’s sells green bagels,
best served with green cream cheese.
Submitted photo
THEMED TREATS: The Leprechaun cake is a
popular choice at Chompie’s on St. Patrick’s Day.
Submitted photo
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San Marcos Golf Resort
To add a St. Patrick’s Day spin to its
usual Sunday brunch, AJ’s Café at the
Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort
features an “Irish Lady” beverage,
made from Midori, orange juice and
champagne on March 17. The drink is
included with the brunch price of $22.95
a person. The brunch buffet features an
omelet station, prime rib carving station,
fresh salads and desserts.
The San Marcos Golf is at 1 N. San
Marcos Pl., downtown Chandler. Info:
480-857-4401.
Irish Cultural Center
The 30th Annual St. Patrick’s Day
Parade and Irish Faire takes place on Sat.,
March 16 in Phoenix. The parade starts
at 10 a.m. and runs on 3rd Street from
Sheridan south to McDowell Road.
The Faire also begins at 10 a.m. at
Margaret Hance Park on the west side
of Central Avenue at the Irish Cultural
Center. The Faire features three stages of
Irish music and dancers, a kids area and
the Fighting Irishmen exhibition at the
McClelland Library.
Admission is $10 for 13 and older,
$8 for 55 and older and military and
free for kids 12 and younger. The Irish
Cultural Center is at 1106 N. Central Ave.,
Phoenix. Info: 602-280-9221.
Alison Stanton is a freelance writer
who lives in the East Valley. She can be
reached at [email protected].
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Neighborhood event
mixes fun, business
Local vendors sell their wares and
services at the first Old Stone Ranch
Community Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sat., March 9 at the water feature park
off the main Ocotillo Road entrance on
Cobblestone Drive and Old Stone Circle
in Chandler. Admission is free.
Represented are home-based and
local area businesses, artists and others.
There will be a bouncy house for kids,
interactive activities and food available
for purchase.
The Southeast Valley Chapter of the
Linus Project, which donated more than
11,000 blankets to hospitals and shelters
and is the featured charity, will raffle
handmade blankets. The local Brownie
troop will sell Girl Scout cookies. Info:
[email protected].
Induction loops equal
‘dignified listening’
Learn about induction loops at the
Sun Lakes Chapter of the Hearing Loss
Association of America 1 p.m. Thu., March
14 meeting at Ed Robson Library, Lecky
Center, 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes.
Lou Touchette from the Adult Loss of
Hearing Association and Rob Clark from
Tech-Unique explain how the technology
works, how the “the loop” can benefit those
with hearing loss and how the technology is
currently used across the globe.
Contact Liz Booth at [email protected],
Regina Milgroom at [email protected]
or call Scott Sjoin at 602-652-3000.
Beer aficionados can choose from
around 50 varieties of bottled and draft
beers, including Irish classics, as well as
German, Belgian, English and American
brews, and can even take home a
60-ounce “growler” of their favorite
local libation.
“We bring in a lot of Arizona beers,”
says Baldwin. “I feature as many local
breweries as I can because out-of-town
people really seem to enjoy it.”
On Sun., March 17, the beer and corned
beef will both be flowing when Irish
Republic hosts its fifth annual St. Patrick’s
Day Party. The celebration starts with
an Irish breakfast from 8 a.m. till noon.
The festival will begin at noon in Dr. A.J.
Chandler Park, offering bagpipes, Irish
dancing and live music, as well as the
“Show Us Your Shamrock Bikini Contest.”
Corned beef skewers, seafood
chowder and fried haddock sandwiches
will compete for the palate with burgers,
pulled-pork sandwiches and no-bean
chili. The event is expected to draw
around 2,500 Irish and Irish-loving guests
– which doesn’t surprise Baldwin at all.
“People have a very strong connection
to their homeland,” he says. “They take it
very personally.”
Irish Republic Public House, 58 S. San
Marcos Pl., is open 11 a.m. to midnight
Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to
2 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday
and 9 a.m. to midnight Sunday. Visit
irishrepublicaz.com.
K. M. Lang lives and writes in
Sun Groves. To contact her, email
[email protected].
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FIRE HOSE FUN: Chandler Fire and Police open houses offer children balloons, face painting, coloring books and a
chance to meet firefighters and police officers. Submitted photo
Explore Chandler’s Fire and Police
departments at a free public safety open
house Sat., March 2. The event, which
includes balloons, coloring books, “lil’
fire hats” and a vintage car show, runs
from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the fire station
at 151 E. Boston St. and from 10 a.m. to
2 p.m. at the police station at 250 E.
Chicago St.
Along with tours of each facility,
guests can watch a vehicle extraction
demonstration performed by CFD’s
Technical Rescue Unit, and K-9 and
Tactical Robot demonstrations by CPD.
A bounce house and face painting are
available at the police open house
and the fire department offers handsonly CPR classes every half hour, with
appearances by the department’s
mascot, I STALO.
A Drug Enforcement Administration
prescription drug take-back campaign
and shred-a-thon are available as well.
The open house takes place the same
morning as the annual Ostrich Festival
Parade. Free parking is available in the
City Hall garage at 240 S. Washington St.
To learn more about the Fire
Department event, call 480-782-2120 or
visit chandleraz.gov/fire. To learn more
about the Police Department event, visit
chandlerpd.com.
RESCUE WORKERS: Chandler Fire Department’s open
house includes a vehicle extraction demonstration
conducted by the Technical Rescue Unit. Submitted photo
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Golf outing benefits
CF Foundation
‘Bon Vivant’ celebrates Free ‘Living Life with
fine food, drink
Purpose’ workshop
CHoP salutes
Napa Valley winery
DC Steakhouse owners Dean and
Lorie LaPlant are fighting Cystic
Fibrosis with a golf fundraiser starting at 1 p.m. Mon.,
March 18 at Lone Tree Golf Club, 6262 S. Mountain Blvd.
The 2nd Annual Golf Outing benefits the Cystic
Fibrosis Foundation. The LaPlants, who raised
$9,000 last year, hope to top the $10,000 mark this
time around.
“CF is very near and dear to our hearts,” says
Dean, “and with your help, we hope to beat this
deadly disease.”
The event, which includes prize giveaways, hole
contests and more, costs $150 per person. Participants
receive a dinner certificate for DC Steakhouse, 98 S.
San Marcos Pl. in downtown Chandler.
For reservations and information, call
480-899-4400 or visit dc-steakhouse.com.
Guests can tempt
their taste buds
while sampling food
and beverages from
more than 30 of
the Valley’s finest
restaurants, caterers
and resorts at the
28th Annual Toyota
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Bon Vivant – A Celebration of Fine
Food and Drink from 4:30 to 8 p.m.
Sun., March 24 at Rawhide, 5700 W.
North Loop Rd. in Chandler.
Hosted by and in support of
The Boys & Girls Club of the East
Valley (BGCEV), Bon Vivant features
more than 700 wines and liquors,
ales, micro brews and nonalcoholic
beverages including coffees, teas
and sparkling waters, all provided by
Bashas’. Other community supporters
of Bon Vivant and BGCEV include
BMO Harris, The Arizona Republic
and Rawhide.
More than 2,500 guests are
expected to attend Bon Vivant,
where leading chefs bring their
finest samples from their restaurants
to showcase talent and creativity.
Bon Vivant also features live
entertainment and dancing, along
with a silent auction with items from
golf packages to dining certificates,
resort stays, sporting tickets and
vacations.
Dine on a five-course dinner
designed by CHoP’s culinary director,
Charles O’Steen, and paired with
wines presented by Duckhorn
Vineyards of Napa Valley at 2625 W.
Queen Creek Rd., Chandler at 6:30
p.m. Tue., March 12.
The first course begins the
culinary event with grilled shrimp
scampi accompanied by Duckhorn’s
Sauvignon Blanc. Grilled salmon
follows with Goldeneye Pinot Noir.
The third course is barbecue ribs
paired with a Paraduxx Zin blend, and
the fourth is prime rib with a side of
Duckhorn Merlot. Finishing the meal
is chocolate fondue and Duckhorn’s
Cabernet.
Duckhorn Vineyards, a premier
producer of Bordeaux varietal wines,
was founded by Dan and Margaret
Duckhorn in 1976. The vineyard’s
modest inaugural vintage was 800
cases of Cabernet Sauvignon and
800 cases of Merlot in 1978. It
added Sauvignon Blanc in 1982 and
continues crafting wines “of quality
and excellence” today.
CHoP’s wine dinner costs $95 per
person without include tax or gratuity.
Bottles of the wines served will be
available for purchase following the
dinner at The Living Room.
Make reservations by calling
480-821-0009. Info: chopchandler.com.
Cruise through
Alaska at travel talk
Learn about Alaska cruises and cruise tours
courtesy of Cruise Planners / American Express and
Royal Caribbean International from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tue., April 2 at Chompie’s Deli Restaurant, 3481 W.
Frye Rd., Chandler.
This event features a live presentation by special
guest Robin Selleck, business development manager,
Royal Caribbean International; useful travel planning
advice; exclusive savings and travel benefits for
attendees only; and a chance to enter to win great
door prizes. Light refreshments are served.
Seating is limited and RSVPs required by calling
480-219-7070 or emailing mcorchuelo@
cruiseplanners.com. For more details, visit facebook.
com/events/331363703640180.
“Dealing with Difficult People
and Difficult Situations” is the next
installment of a free 12-part series
facilitated by “The Happiness Factor”
author Kirk Wilkinson, and hosted by
Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert
medical centers.
The workshop is held Tue., March
5 in lower-level Conference Rooms 1
and 2 of Chandler Regional Medical
Center, 1955 W. Frye Rd., and Wed.,
March 6 at Mercy Gilbert Medical
Center’s McAuley B, located in the
medical office building east of the
hospital at 2430 S. Mercy Rd. Both
sessions run from noon to 1 p.m.
“Living Life with Purpose Phase
III: Discovering Life’s True Purpose,”
teaches participants “the power
and satisfaction that comes from
clarifying life’s purpose,” helping
them “to evaluate where they are on
the journey to discovering purpose
and learn tools to living on purpose.”
This installment teaches participants
“how to have a positive effect on
those around them, and how to
deal with tough situations and
circumstances.”
Attendees are invited to bring
a lunch. For a complete schedule
and to register, call ResourceLink
at 877-728-5414. To learn more,
visit ChandlerRegional.org or
MercyGilbert.org.
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Trains in garden open houses
Children and their parents can enjoy
trains in the garden from 10 a.m. to
4 p.m. Sat., March 16 and Sun., March
17 throughout the Valley during the
Arizona Big Train Operators (ABTO)
Annual Spring Open House Railway
Tours 2013.
Celebrating model trains in the garden,
22 homes and one medical center with
G-scale garden railroads will be on display
in the Phoenix metro area for public
viewing. SanTan Sun area display locations
include the homes of: Jack and Dorothy
Johnson, 739 E. Prescott Dr., Chandler;
Walt and Caroline Pries, 10432 E. Cedar
Waxwing Ct., Sun Lakes; Dave and Sharon
Kitchin, 9401 Jadecrest Dr., Sun Lakes; Rich
and Sharon Hull, 25025 S. Lakeway Dr., Sun
Lakes; Ennis and Marcia Thompson, 9636
E. Mossy Rock Dr., Sun Lakes; Dan and
Jackie Stoecklin, 861 W. Emerald Island Dr.,
Gilbert; and Mike and Theresa Reddy, 1005
N. Tuscana Ln., Gilbert
Tax deductible donations are accepted
and used to support ABTO activities
including the maintenance of the train
layout which has three trains plus a trolley
Railroaders open
displays for viewing
Charity basketball
features pro athletes
Select homeowners in Sun Lakes
area and one in Maricopa, who are
also members of the Short Line Model
Railroad Club, introduce their love of
model railroading during their annual
open houses from noon to 4 p.m. on
Sat., March 16. The free event allows
individuals to be up close to the
operating trains and is an opportunity to
see the differences in scales.
The Short Line Model Railroad Club
meets monthly at Sunbird Community
Watch teachers and staff from
Chandler High School and Andersen
Junior High School square off against
current and former NFL players in the
Robert Tate Foundation second Annual
Charity Basketball Game Tue., March 5 at
Chandler High School Gymnasium, 350
N. Arizona Ave., Chandler. Doors open at
6 p.m. and tip-off is 6:30 p.m.
Chandler resident and Arizona
Cardinals football player Robert Tate
hosts the event, which is open to the
public. All proceeds go to the Robert
Tate Dyslexia Foundation to pay for
scholarship and educational costs
of dyslexic students at A New Way
Academy.
Athletes will be available after the
game to sign one item for those ages 17
and younger.
A few of the stars playing are:
Dominque Rodgers Cromartie,
Philadelphia Eagles; Michael Bankston,
Cincinnati Bengals; Lorenzo Diamond,
Arizona Cardinals; Matt Trannon, Arizona
Cardinals; Carolyn Moos, WBNA New
York Liberty; Robert Tate, Arizona
Cardinals; and Alphonso Williams,
Detroit Lions.
A minimum donation of $5 is
suggested as an entry fee. Sponsorships
are available for the event. Visit
roberttate.org for more information.
CHOO CHOO: Visit open houses on Sat., March 16
in Sun Lakes, Chandler and Gilbert to see G-scale
railroad layouts showing a variety of different designs.
Submitted photo
running through plenty of outstanding
scenery at Cardon Children’s Medical
Center, 1400 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa.
For maps, photos, videos, additional
locations and more information, visit
azbigtrains.org or facebook.com/
springgardentrains.
Fitness, nutrition expert signs books
Paula Owens will be on hand
from noon to 4 p.m. Sat., March
16 at lululemon athletica located
at the Chandler Fashion Mall, 3111
W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler to
autograph copies of her books.
One of the nation’s leading
www.SanTanSun.com
experts on nutrition, fitness and fat
loss, Owens is the author of “Fat
Loss Revolution” and “The Power
of 4.”
For more details, call 480-706-1158
or visit PaulaOwens.com or facebook.
com/powerof4.paula.
ALL ABOARD: View model railroads in a variety of
scales at the Short Line Model Railroad Club’s annual
open houses on Sat., March 16. Submitted photo
Center and the majority of its members
live in southern Chandler.
On the day of the open houses, flyers
will be made available at the entry
guard houses at the communities of
Palo Verde, Sunbird and the two entry
areas at Oakwood off Riggs Road. Once
inside the developments follow the
signs to the homes. For maps, locations,
directions and other information
contact [email protected] or
visit slmodelrrclub.org.
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