Neighbors - SanTan Sun News

Neighbors
www.SanTanSun.com
February 1 – 14, 2014
49
Neighbors
Local Valentine’s Day
specials abound
Are You a Wrestler?
Where to Eat
Spirituality PAGE 74
PAGES 82-86
Neighbors PAGE 56
‘Brew King’
DC Farmers Market connects
community with fresh produce
opens
gastropub in
historic district
Lots of fun and
craft beer on
tap for Arizona
Beer Week
BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON
BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON
Foodies and beer aficionados were
sad when James Swann had his “swan”
song at Whole Foods several months
ago. The beer guru is one of the most—if
not the most—knowledgeable people
on all things brewed in Arizona. People
would flock to his classes at Whole
Foods.
Now, Swann, who hosts the Internet
beer-centric show “Adventures in Brew,”
is opening The Perch; an innovative
gastropub, on Feb. 14 at 232 S. Wall St.,
Chandler. The trio of business partners
is practically living there 24/7 to get the
eatery ready for the public.
“It surely feels like it,” notes Swann.
“I’m insanely excited.”
Dedicated to all things craft beer,
Arizona Beer Week from Feb. 15 to Feb. 22
gives lager lovers the chance to enjoy an
entire week dedicated to their drink of
choice.
“I’m not sure if it’s getting bigger; I think
it’s getting more focused,” says Rob Fullmer,
Arizona Craft Brewers Guild’s executive
director.
“The first two years people loaded up
on the events and in those first years it
SEE BEER WEEK PAGE 52
SEE PUB PAGE 54
RELISH THIS!: Judy Egge, president of Sunshine Specialty Foods, offers samples of her
homemade relishes at the Downtown Chandler Farmers Market. STSN photo by Tracy House
BY TRACY HOUSE
BIRDS OF A FEATHER: Partners in The Perch,
from left, are James Swann, Sue Sechrest and
Rebecca Lavenue. STSN photo by Lynette
Carrington
Every Thursday, from October
through May, Chandler residents have the
opportunity to shop fresh, local foods
and crafts at the Downtown Chandler
Farmers Market. The open air market brings
in about 35 vendors to share their local
specialties and handmade items with the
community.
The 8-year-old event came about
organically, according to Marnie Brookins,
special events manager for the DC,
Downtown Chandler, a nonprofit that
operates on contract for the city of
Chandler.
Brookins explains, “It kind of started
informally. Our farmer was making
deliveries into downtown and approached
the downtown district and said ‘I want
to set up and do a farmers market,’ and
other vendors heard about it, other people
started tacking on to it, and about eight
years ago we took over management of it.”
From fresh produce to relishes, honey,
cheeses, baked goods, oils and vinegars,
salsas, spices and desserts, the vendors
are out each week to share their specialty
items and get to know the community.
SEE FARMERS MARKET PAGE 50
CRAFT BEER SHOWCASE: Craft breweries
throughout the state will participate in
Arizona Beer Week. Submitted photo
50
Neighbors
February 1 – 14, 2014
FARMERS MARKET FROM PAGE 49
Judy Egge, president of Sunshine
Specialty Foods, has been bringing her
handmade relishes, Relish This!, to the
farmers market for five years. “I go all the
time. I’ve done it for years. I love it.”
Egge says she gets a lot of repeat
customers at the farmers market and new
ones all the time. Her Chandler-based
company ships relishes all over through her
website sunshinefoodco.com. She says she
buys her fresh vegetables as local as she can
and her relishes can be found in AJs Market.
The vendors apply to participate and
then are chosen to offer a variety of
smaller, handmade items. Priority is given to
season-long vendors. Brookins says they shy
away from bigger, conglomerate types of
businesses at the DC Famers Market. “We’re
trying to offer a variety of products and
services to the public.”
“It’s great—the DC people run it, they’re
wonderful,” Egge says.
In addition to the vendors, there are
booths with food to snack on at the market;
tamales, kettle corn, shaved ice, Polish
sausage and more.
“The market’s great. They have music,
different entertainment. It’s a fun group
of people and it promotes downtown
Chandler. I love it,” Egge says.
The first Thursday of each month is an
expanded market hosting up to 10 craft
vendors showing their wares. A monthly
market sponsor, from outside the food area,
is given the opportunity to set up a booth
enabling DC Farmers Market to bring in live
music and entertainment, such as Ballet
Folklorico, a few times a month.
Special guest vendors are invited
FARM FRESH: Produce is brought in weekly
straight from Jeff Scott Farms out of Willcox.
Pick from an assortment of vegetables and
fruit and enjoy the open air market with
vendors, food and entertainment. STSN
photo by Tracy House
every once in a while Brookins mentions.
“We try to have variety. Sometimes we’ll
have a kids craft or a kid activity like
hula hoop contests.” Market sponsors or
special guests are listed on the website,
downtownchandler.org.
In the off season, May to October, the
farmer continues to bring out the fresh
produce. “He’s there 12 months out of the
year,” Brookins says.
“We’ve got a good group of vendors,”
Brookins says. “They’re a really nice crowd.”
The Downtown Chandler Farmers
Market is held in downtown Chandler
and is open to the public from 3 to 7 p.m.
Thursdays, through May. For information
about the market, to be a sponsor or
vendor, visit downtownchandler.org.
Tracy House is the news editor for the
SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at
[email protected].
www.SanTanSun.com
Sponsorships
available for
Celebrity Golf
Classic Tournament
Million dollar
hole in one with
Chandler Horizon
Rotary Club
The Celebrity Golf Classic tournament
will take place at 1:30 p.m. Fri., April 11, at
Ocotillo Golf Resort, 3751 S. Clubhouse
Dr., Chandler. The tournament will
include 100 players, 25 foursomes.
There are a variety of title sponsorships
available for a fee of $25,000; presenting
sponsorships for $15,000; hole sponsorship
for $5,000; spirit sponsorship for $7,500
plus product and beer sponsorships for
$5,000 plus product.
Contact Engine Shop and ask for
Ian Grutman at 305-531-5656 or Ian@
engineshopagency.com or the CRC
Foundation and ask for Keyonne
Campbell at 602-565-0759 or Keyonne@
crcfoundation.info.
Join the Chandler Horizon Rotary
Club as it hosts its 21st annual Million
Dollar Hole in One Amateur Shootout.
Starting Sat., Feb. 15, at the Chandler
Downtown’s Crowne Plaza San Marcos
Golf Resort, 1 San Marcos Pl., Chandler.
Give it a shot to qualify and win a
million dollars to help local charities.
It is giving away prizes, cars, golf clubs,
rounds of gold, gift cards to local
restaurants, special golf challenge prizes,
and of course, money. Then, join the
rotary for its celebration event at its
neighborhood partner, Coach & Willie’s
for live music, food and drink.
Sunbird Kare Bear Faire
Find unique gifts and more during the Sunbird Kare Bear Faire from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Sat., Feb. 1, in the Sunbird Ballroom at Sunbird Golf Resort, 6240 S. Sunbird Blvd., Chandler.
Admission is free for the event.
The Sunbird Kare Bear Faire fundraiser includes more than 40 vendors with distinctive
artwork, woodwork, lighted wine bottles and decanters, jewelry, crochet items, Mary Kay
products, embroidery work, leather goods and more fine gifts.
The Kare Bears have a white elephant table, a 50/50 raffle and coffee and rolls for sale.
The event is open to the public and the Horizon Room restaurant in the community has
coupons available at the Faire for lunch with a 20% discount that day.
Contact Shirley Jackson at 480-883-9018 for more information.
LIMITED
TIME
OFFER!
WE MAKE
beautiful
Easy
with Chandler’s
Premier Board Certified
Family Medicine
Physician
No doctor? New patients welcome! No insurance? No problem. Same day appointments available!
CURRENT SPECIALS
Gil M. Holland, MD, FAAFP
Laura Leal, FPN-BC
$9.50
$439
480-814-1100
www.ocotillofamilymedicine.com
3200 S. Alma School Road, #204
Chandler, AZ 85248
$950
$9
$400
$750
per unit
Neighbors
www.SanTanSun.com
February 1 – 14, 2014
TWICE THE BENEFITS
With ZERO
Start-up Fee!
0
money down
$
NO MONEY DOWN!
$19.99 Per Month
Come Visit Any of our
8 Valley Locations!
BLACK CARD SPECIAL
Hurry offer expires, Friday February 14, 2014.
Exclusive
Black Card™
Benefits:
Chandler
480-963-4200
Tempe
480-361-4200
Oro Valley
520-544-4200
North Phoenix
602-588-4200
• 2-For-1 — Bring One Guest Per Day Free
• Unlimited Tanning & Red Light Skin Therapy
• Unlimited Use of Massage Chairs and Hydromassage Beds
• 1/2 Price Cooler Drinks
• Unlimited Free Fitness Training
• Use Any Planet Fitness Nationwide (Over 700+ Locations)
• Fantastic Black Card Discounts at Local Vendors
Mesa
480-219-8484
Tucson
520-293-4200
Billed monthly to a checking account for a minimum of 12 months. Annual Membership Fee of $39 will be billed on or shortly after June 1st.
Ahwatukee
480-705-9051
West Phoenix
623-344-0600
Peoria - Arcadia - Glendale
(Locations Coming Soon!)
For franchise info or to join online visit
www.planetfitness.com
Proud
Sponsor of
51
52
February 1 – 14, 2014
Neighbors
Chao, an urban Asian eatery,
opens in Chandler
BEER WEEK FROM PAGE 49
centered around people who understood beer
and there were special beers for them.”
Now, the event appeals to different
audiences.
The week kicks off with the 14th annual
Strong Beer Festival at Steele Indian School
Park in Phoenix on Sat., Feb. 15. The event helps
to celebrate a week of festivals, dinners, pub
crawls, beer tastings and happy hours across
the Valley and in Tucson, Pine and Prescott.
The Strong Beer Festival is focused on beer
with higher alcohol content that includes a
wide variety of craft beers and specialty styles.
In a first-of-its-kind team-up, there will be a
Rare Beer Dinner featuring Four Peaks Brewing
and SanTan Brewing Co. on Feb. 18 at Vintage
95, Wine Lounge. The dinner will carry a
Brazilian theme and Vintage 95 Executive Chef
Michael Wahlberg and his team are creating
a stellar offering of entrees paired with rare
beers.
“Especially with the local breweries, it’s
more about the chef and what he can do with
these special, rare beers,” Fullmer explains.
“It’s evolved. They’re chefs and they deal
with flavors all the time and some of them are
pretty unique, but often times, it’s more about
letting the chefs show off.”
There are many other beer pairing dinners
taking place during the week, including those
at The Desert Belle at Saguaro Lake on Sun.,
Feb. 16, and Barrio Brewery in Tucson on Sat.,
Feb. 20, and lots of other culinary surprises
at locations throughout the state. Fullmer
explains one unique event this year.
“This year there’s a ‘beerlesque’ show:
burlesque and beer,” he says.
This 1950s-inspired show takes place at
the Yucca Tap Room (check the website for a
www.SanTanSun.com
ARIZONA BEER WEEK: There are festivals, beer
pairing dinners, happy hours, pub crawls and
more from Feb. 15 to Feb. 22 at locations around
Arizona. Submitted photo
schedule). The Skirt Chase 5K is a healthy way
to celebrate Arizona Beer Week and takes
place at Tempe Town Lake on Sat., Feb. 20. The
race finishes just a few paces from the Four
Peaks Beer Garden and there is also an after
party. Registration ends the week before the
event. (All proceeds from alcohol go to the
Sally Meyerhoff Foundation.)
The popularity of craft beer has really
exploded in the last decade and Arizona Beer
Week is a testament to the level of interest of
people who love craft beer.
“I think it has a lot to do with the rise in
home brewing nationwide,” states Fullmer.
He thinks that the physicality of doing the
beer brewing is attractive to some people and
it gives them a chance to get out and be social.
“Home brewing really brings people out.”
For a complete listing of all the events (and
associated registration pages) for Arizona Beer
Week, visit arizonabeerweek.com.
Lynette Carrington is a freelancer for the
SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at
[email protected].
The urban Asian eatery, Chao, has
opened in the Pecos Ranch Shopping
Center at the northeast corner
of Dobson and Germann roads in
Chandler. It features modern décor,
indoor and outdoor dining, fire pits,
craft beer and a full menu of Asianinspired dishes.
Chao is a new restaurant concept
developed by David Fliger, the
Chandler restaurateur and owner of
Latitude Eight Thai Grill, which closed
in December so that Fliger could focus
all of his efforts on the launch of Chao.
The menu at Chao features a wide
variety of nosh items as well as full
entrees including pad thai, curry, fried
rice, spicy basil prawns, teriyaki chicken,
spicy stir fry and much more. The menu
offerings will vary from week to week
depending on seasonal options.
Happy hour specials include $5
pitchers of craft beer, $5 glasses of
wine and $5 house cocktails from 11
a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Chao is located at 1920 W. Germann
Rd., Chandler, and is open from 11 a.m.
to 10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays,
and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and
Saturdays.
“Like” Chao on Facebook at
facebook.com/ChaoPhrayaAz to stay in
the loop on upcoming specials, events
and promotions. For more information,
visit chaochadler.com.
Lamplighter Chorus delivers
singing valentines
Every year the Lamplighter Chorus delivers singing valentines throughout the
East Valley. This year is no different.
Whether it’s your husband or wife, boyfriend or girlfriend, partner, teacher,
boss or your anonymous crush, four sharply dressed men will tell them they are
loved on this day. The chorus has performed singing valentines at homes, business
offices, restaurants, doctor’s offices, car dealerships and a police station.
The recipient of the valentine will receive two timeless love songs, a rose, a
box of chocolates and a Valentine’s Day card for $45. Additional roses and more
chocolates can be included for only $5 each.
To order your singing valentine, visit evbarbershop.com and
singingvalentines.com.
www.SanTanSun.com
Neighbors
February 1 – 14, 2014
53
54
February 1 – 14, 2014
Neighbors
www.SanTanSun.com
PUB FROM PAGE 49
and cages. They are a natural complement
to the jungle-like ambiance on the main
patio that includes lush foliage and lots
of shade. Swann points out the expansive
misting system and even a “fogger” that
keeps the patio climate comfortable
without drenching guests.
Swann motions to the bar inside the
restaurant while saying, “Most of the
wood is reclaimed wood and we used it in
various places.”
Sechrest adds, “All the brick is reused,
too. We’ve moved a lot of it around.”
On the smaller patio, two “outhouse”style bathrooms feature an outside
unisex sink set atop a massive tree trunk
repurposed as a pedestal. Want to see
something really cool? Go inside and
check out the “twinkling stars” embedded
into the granite-topped bar. The attention
to detail is only one of the many things
about The Perch that make it special.
A new pub takes flight
Soon, The Perch will also launch its
own brewery. Because Swann is involved,
people can expect it to produce topnotch beers and certainly some brews
that think outside the proverbial box.
“We’re going to stay way out in left
field when it comes to beer,” Swann states
enthusiastically. “We’ll have Dragonfruit
Double IPA and beers with acai and
pomegranate.” The brewmaster at The
Perch will be Andrew Bauman and Swann
is excited at the opportunities that will
present themselves with the opening
of the brewery. How will The Perch fare
with beer juggernaut SanTan Brewing Co.
HELLO!: White cockatoo, “Luna,” greets patio
guests at The Perch. STSN photo by Lynette
Carrington
REPURPOSING RESOURCES: The restroom sink at The Perch is a repurposed tree stump
originally found at the pub’s site. STSN photo by Lynette Carrington
down the block? Swann was actually the
first hire when SanTan Brewing opened.
“Anthony has been highly supportive,”
notes Swann (speaking of Anthony
Canecchia, owner of SanTan Brewing).
“We want to appeal to our female
clientele,” Swann explains. “We’ll be very,
very female friendly and we’ll have a
strawberry beer on tap, a hard cider on
tap and a Belgian peach ale on tap.” The
Perch will hold regular “Manicures and
Martinis” events where women stop in
for drinks and get their nails done at the
neighboring salon.
There will be 25 beers on tap in the
restaurant and specialty rotating beers.
Happy hour will run from 3 to 7 p.m.
each day, with $5 wine available at all
times. The kitchen will also be open late,
depending on what the clientele prefers.
Food will be a departure from the
norm and will be reasonably priced.
Lavenue states, “The menu will be very
beer-infused. We have a wood-burning
pizza oven and our pizza will have a beer
crust. We’ll also have a dessert made
with a stout (beer) icing.” Swann adds,
“We’re a Southwest upscale gastropub.
We’ll have a lot of fresh items on our
menu, vegetarian items, too. It will be a
fresh, modern, upscale menu with lots of
citrus.”
Bird’s eye view
Another feature of The Perch is…the
perch. The bespoke rooftop patio will
have seating, its own designated bar and
10 beers on tap. “You can see everything
up there. You can see all around
Chandler,” Swann notes of the view. The
perch patio is open regular business hours
and will be ages 21 and older after 3 p.m.
each day to give adults a place to call
their own above Chandler. “The rooftop is
cigar-friendly and we’ll hold an event up
there called ‘Cognac and Cigars,’” states
Swann.
The Perch will host wine and beer
events as well as fundraisers for bird and
pet organizations. It will also serve as the
permanent home of “Adventures in Brew.”
For more information, call 480-5672896 or visit it on Facebook for the latest
updates and events at facebook.com/
theperchpub.
Lynette Carrington is a freelancer for
the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached
at [email protected]
WOMEN'S AND MEN'S COMFORT SHOES
On Any One Item Over $50
omfort and S
pean C
tyl
o
r
e
Eu
One coupon per visit, per customer. Expires 2-28-2014
We are a family owned-business that specializes in Euro-comfort shoes
with a flair for fashion. Most assume that comfort can’t be cute, but
that's just not the case! Come visit our new unique comfort boutique
so you can understand why, “Nothing is as thrilling as a shoe that
looks and feels good!”
see you soon!
Keen, Dansko, Josef Seibel, Olukai, Romika,
Fly London, Birkenstock, Merrell, Antelope, Reiker,
Miz Mooz, Clarks, Klog, Arcopedico, Earthies, Mjus, Alegria,
Baggallini, Big Buddha.
480- 275-2898 • 11 W. Boston Street, #2 • Historic Downtown Chandler
Neighbors
www.SanTanSun.com
February 1 – 14, 2014
AMAZING SALE!
American Factories, American Products and American Prices
$298
Queen Size Memory Foam Mattress Set
$498
5 PC Dinette with built-in lazy Susan
$998
$998
Queen bed, dresser, mirror and 1 night stand
Queen bed, dresser,
mirror and 1 night stand
$498
5 PC contemporary dinette set
$1,098
Leather sofa and love seat
FINANCING AVAILABLE FOR 12 MONTHS WITH NO INTEREST!
480-786-0777
| 1980 N. Alma School Road, Chandler, AZ 85224
Hours: Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Visit us online: www.MyAmericanFurnitureGalleries.com
55
56
Neighbors
February 1 – 14, 2014
BY ALISON STANTON
Cupid is in full force this Valentine’s
Day, and many local restaurants are
getting into the spirit of the love-themed
holiday by offering an array of tantalizing
meals, treats and more.
Murphy’s Law Irish Pub & Ale
House
Murphy’s Law Irish Pub & Ale House
is featuring an all-day meal for two on
Valentine’s Day, Fri., Feb. 14, which includes
choice of appetizer, two main entrées,
dessert and a bottle of champagne.
Cost is $40. To add to the festivities, the
Dickensons will perform at 9 p.m. Info:
480-584-0542. Murphy’s Law Irish Pub &
Ale House is located at 58 S. San Marcos
Pl. in downtown Chandler.
Cork
On Fri. and Sat., Feb. 14 and 15, Cork
is featuring a four-course menu in place
of its regular offerings. For $75 per
person, diners can enjoy potato and
leek soup or baby arugula salad, served
alongside choices like pan-roasted
petrale sole served with potato pancake,
Mediterranean mussels, grilled beef
tenderloin, or boar shank osso bucco,
paired with butternut squash risotto.
Dessert for two features delicious choices
like raspberry Bavarian bombe or a
chocolate brownie with fresh raspberries.
Cork is located at 4991 S. Alma School Rd.,
Suite 101, Chandler. Info: 480-883-3773.
123RF.com
Local Valentine’s Day specials abound
www.SanTanSun.com
SanTan Brewing Co.
On Valentine’s Day, people can treat
their special someone to a scrumptious
dinner at the SanTan Brewing Co. Special
menu items include smoked rib eye,
lobster pot pie, and pollo con espinaca.
Reservations are required. SanTan Brewing
Co. is located at 8 S. San Marcos Pl., in
downtown Chandler. Info: 480-917-8700.
Bernard’s at Ocotillo
Diners have their choice of two
appetizers, two entrees and two desserts
on Valentine’s Day at Bernard’s at Ocotillo.
The meal is $49 per person; taxes, gratuities
and bar drinks are extra. The dinner is
from 5 to 9 p.m. and reservations are
recommended. The complete menu will be
posted on the website. Info: ocotillogolf.
com or 480-917-6660. The resort is located
at 3751 S. Clubhouse Dr., Chandler.
Chompie’s
To celebrate its 35th anniversary in
business—which is on Valentine’s Day—
Chompie’s is offering all-you-can-eat, fromscratch buttermilk pancakes for $3.35 per
person all day. The buttermilk pancakes
are regularly $5.69 for a two stack and
$6.69 for a three stack, and the deal is for
dine-in orders only. Also on Valentine’s Day,
customers can buy three and get the fourth
large New York black and white cookie
for free. In addition, customers will get 75
bonus points, which are valid for $5 off
their next visit, when they fully complete
their Chompie’s Rewards registration on
Valentine’s Day. Chompie’s is located at 3481
W. Frye Rd., in the Chandler Village Center.
Info: 480-398-3008
Rawhide Steakhouse
Dinner and dessert specials await diners
on Valentine’s Day at Rawhide Steakhouse
at Wild Horse Pass. From 5 to 9:30 p.m.,
the restaurant is serving a memorable
meal created by Executive Chef Jonathan
Scott. Menu choices include butternut
squash bisque with bacon apple relish for
the appetizer course, entrée selections
like filet mignon medallions with wild
mushroom red wine sauce or jumbo sea
scallop pasta with white truffle cream, and
decadent desserts like dark chocolatecovered ice cream truffle with wild berryinfused whipped cream. The cost is $55 per
person plus tax; a gratuity will be added
for parties of eight or more. Reservations
are highly recommended, and can be made
by emailing [email protected] or calling
480-502-5600. Rawhide Western Town and
Steakhouse is located at 5700 W. North
Loop Rd., Chandler.
Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort &
Spa
Treat your significant other this
Valentine’s Day to Arizona’s only Five-Star
and Five-Diamond restaurant, Kai at the
Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa. The
restaurant is featuring a seven-course prixfixe Valentine’s tasting menu from 5:30 to 9
p.m. The menu is $165 per person with wine
pairings available at an additional cost.
Highlights include cold weather
vegetables like Arizona beets; bone
marrow-coated potato confit and nopalito
dust, or cast iron seared John Dory with
Four Corner bean puree and Santa Barbara
mussel broth. Diners can also feast on
braised wild boar with hand-rolled potato
gnocchi, Perigord truffles, wild rocket and
shaved Ossau Iraty cheese. End the meal
with red velvet sponge cake topped with
Build Your Dream Home in a Great Chandler Location!
Luxury Custom
Home Lots
• Use Your Own Builder
• Gated Subdivision
• All Utilities
• County Island
• Low Cost Permit Fees
• Half Acre to Full Acre Lot Sizes
• Min. 2,500 sq. ft. Home Allowed
MORE THAN A FABRIC STORE!
CALL HUNTER PACE
AT THE DARWIN WALL TEAM
ARIZONA AVE. AND RIGGS RD.
ARIZONA AVE.
602-616-9516
RIGGS RD.
Borders Chandler Paseo Trail
Designing residential home interiors in the
greater metro Phoenix area for over 20 years.
By The Yard is open seven days a week with
home decorating fabrics in stock and a large
library of Fabric and Trims. Our experienced
designers custom create your window
treatments, upholstery, or bedding through
our in-house workroom. By The Yard provides
quality craftsmanship and product innovation.
Your interiors can be custom!
CALL NOW FOR YOUR COMPLIMENTARY
IN-HOME CONSULTATION.
480-831-1800
1761 E. Warner Rd., Ste. A-10, Tempe • www.bytheyard.com
Paying YOU
top dollar for:
A Slice of North Dakota, in the Arizona Desert
• Gold: Rings, chains, bracelets,
earrings, coins
Over 34 • Dental gold
years
• Silver coins and bars
experience
• US Collectors Coins
• US Paper Money
• Sterling Silver Flatware
• Foreign Coins
• War Souvenirs
480-428-2277
10325 E. Riggs Rd., Suite 103, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248
SW CORNER OF RIGGS AND ALMA SCHOOL—NEXT TO BASHAS’
Neighbors
www.SanTanSun.com
foie gras powdered sugar, cream cheese
and marshmallow drizzle. In addition,
the resort’s Ko’Sin restaurant will feature
a four-course prix-fixe Valentine’s Day
menu from 5:30 to 10 p.m. The meal is
$80 per person, or $72 for seniors and
features sweet chile veal cheek and
tongue Manchaca on a Pima-style fry
bread pillow; cream of French brie soup;
Maine lobster and avocado salad, and a
choice of stuffed lamb rack with fontina
cheese, petite filet mignon and Sea of
Cortez prawns served with roasted shallot
potato purée and winter vegetables, and
pan roasted sea bass with creamy fennel
risotto or free-range chicken breast
served with crispy fingerling potato hash
with Spanish chorizo. Dessert choices
include chilled raspberry, Chambord
soufflé or mascarpone-vanilla bean panna
cotta. Reservations are required for both
restaurants; call 602-385-5726 or visit
opentable.com. The resort is located at
5594 W. Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler.
Papa Murphy’s
Every Papa Murphy’s location, including
those in Chandler and Gilbert, is offering
its popular HeartBaker Pizza from Mon.,
Feb. 3, through Valentine’s Day. The
pizza, which costs $7, features a simple
handmade heart-shaped crust, topped
with 100% whole milk mozzarella and
pepperoni. For location information, visit
http://stores.papamurphys.com/search.
php#fbid=uTpaOKMeGVp
Alison Stanton is a freelancer for the
SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at
[email protected].
February 1 – 14, 2014
57
Free swim lessons offered at area aquatic centers
A 15% discount will be given when
Family Season Passes are purchased
between Sat., March 8, and Sun., March
16. The pass, which is $95, will provide
admission to all six aquatic centers
March through November. The regular
price for a family of four is $112 plus $15
for each additional member.
The passes, which are available
for Chandler residents only, can be
purchased by visiting Hamilton or
Mesquite aquatic centers during their
operational hours March 8 through
March 16 only.
Free winter swim sessions are offered
at Hamilton Aquatic Center, 3838 S.
Arizona Ave., Chandler, on Saturdays
until Feb. 8 in the heated pool. Saturday
sessions will also be held at Hamilton
and Mesquite Groves aquatic centers,
5901 S. Hillcrest Dr., Chandler, from Feb.
22 through March 15.
The sessions are taught by water
safety instructor candidates. To register,
visit chandleraz.gov/registration.
February learn to swim class
registration is underway and can be done
at chandleraz.gov/registration.
Adult Beginner swim lessons
and Group Practice
Free legal seminar
for women
Springfield hosting communitywide
garage sale on Sat., Feb. 15
Thompson Law Firm LLC is offering a
free legal seminar just for women from 4
to 5 p.m. Wed., Feb. 12, at the Thompson
Law Firm, 101 W. Commonwealth Ave.,
Chandler.
Attorney Christy Thompson will
discuss issues women face during the
divorce process. Those will include how
to avoid the most expensive mistakes
women make in divorce; how a no-fault
divorce can penalize you; why a 50/50
split is not always fair; how to create an
optimal child support plan and how to
cope before, during and after divorce.
Reservations are required; call 480631-7480 to ensure a spot.
The fourth communitywide garage
sale for the Springfield neighborhood
will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Sat.,
Feb. 15, at 6495 S. St. Andrews Blvd.,
between McQueen and Riggs roads in
Chandler. Each participant will hold
a garage sale in their own garage or
driveway, which is open to the public.
Highlighted maps with addresses
will be handed out at both gates of
those participating in the garage sale.
The gates will be open for the public.
Four patrol persons will also provide
assistance throughout the community
during the garage sale.
DO YOU HAVE
Adult designed swim lessons are
being offered. The lesson will teach
adults how to swim and improving their
stroke and endurance.
Hamilton will also hold a Teen/Adult
Beginner class until Sat., Feb. 8.
Swim hours
Sat., March 8, kicks off the season at
Hamilton and Mesquite Groves aquatic
centers.
?
Now Accepting
New
Patients
CHRONIC Pain
UCR Health Centers is now offering
Interventional Pain Management
within an active, multi-disciplinary
setting including Family Medicine and
Functional Rehabilitation.
Call, Ron at 480-802-3841, Kelly at
480-247-2998 or Katherine at 480-3612123 for additional information.
For all your Immediate Medical
Care needs, both Adult and
Pediatric, which may include:
• Medication Management
• Neck & Back Pain
• Coughs, colds and other
respiratory conditions
• Asthma, COPD, pneumonia
• Allergic reactions, rashes, boils
• Lacerations, contusions and
other injuries
• Sprains and strains
• Urinary tract infections, kidney
infections and kidney stones
• Physicals (Adult & Sports)
• Vaccines
• Digital Xray on site
• Headaches
• Arthritic Pain
• Post Surgical Pain
• Knee Pain
• Sciatica
• Joint Pain
• Failed Back Surgery
• Medical Weight Loss
Most major plans accepted
UCR Health Centers
480-855-7585
ucrhealthcenters.com
2745 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler, AZ
IMMEDIATE MEDICAL • PAIN MANAGEMENT
58
February 1 – 14, 2014
Neighbors
www.SanTanSun.com
‘Never give up’ applies to cancer battle, search for dog
BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON
Sometimes the bond between a pet
and its owner is nearly like that of a
parent and child. This is certainly the
case with Chandler business owner Steve
Cooper and his black lab mix, Lexi.
The adorable black dog has been a
constant companion to Cooper, helping
him during his courageous battle against
stage 4 prostatic cancer and his recent
successful Ironman competition. She is a
constant light in his life.
In December, Cooper traveled to Las
Vegas to celebrate the new year as well as
his birthday. He left Lexi in the care of a
highly recommended Vegas-area dogsitter
for a few days, just as he had done in the
past. However, on Dec. 31, the sitter took
the dogs in her care to the desert and let
them off their leashes. Lexi took off and
the sitter didn’t notify Cooper that Lexi
was missing until nearly 24 hours later.
What followed was a $6,000-plus
search effort that brought together
the community, dog rescue groups and
Cooper’s friends as they combed the
Vegas desert in search of Lexi. Cooper
hired more than 45 searchers who
scoured 60 miles of desert.
“We had support from countless
volunteers, massive social media push,
channel 13 (Vegas) airing daily updates,
horses, ATVs, helicopters, search and
rescue teams and more,” Cooper explains.
He also spent the night in his truck in
the area where Lexi went missing, even
leaving food and water for her in various
NEVER QUIT: Steve Cooper never gave up
hope of finding his beloved dog, Lexi, in the
Vegas desert. Lexi gives Cooper a “high-five”
shortly after she was found. Submitted photo
spots in the desert.
Reports poured in about potential
sightings and even additional tips that
said she was hit by a car or captured.
During Cooper’s ongoing battle with
cancer, his motto has always been, “Never
give up” and in this frantic search to find
his beloved Lexi, that saying still held fast
in his heart.
“By 8 a.m. on Jan. 5, my morale was at
an all-time low and I decided to finally
check into our hotel and get some food
and rest,” he says.
“Then, we got a call from a lady who
said she saw the channel 13 story and that
a small black lab was located on a door
step in the town of Anthem about seven
miles away.”
Lexi’s angels were area residents
Dolores Evans and Camille Stelter,
who found the dog curled up on a
neighborhood patio.
“I am still frustrated in myself that I
didn’t hurry there,” he says. “We arrived
about 30 minutes later and Lexi stood up
slowly, shook her head like she always
does, and starting walking slowly to me.
I dropped to the ground, and laid next to
her with my arms around her crying and
trying to warm her up.”
Lexi had lost weight, had a gash on
her leg and her paws were a bit torn up
from her unknown journey in the Vegas
desert. She was taken to a pet emergency
room and given an IV. The vets said
she was in remarkably good shape. She
returned to Cooper’s hotel, M Resort Spa
Casino, where employees laundered Lexi’s
favorite blanket. She fell fast asleep.
“I am so grateful for all of the support
of so many awesome people and I share
this story hoping that it helps others
avoid the mistakes I made or help in their
search,” Cooper explains.
Now, Cooper is training for more
running competitions and looks forward
to having Lexi by his side.
“I’m going to start training again this
week for another event in 2014,” says
Cooper.
His health is good and he continues to
work with his doctors to remain cancerfree.
“I’m also excited to move by business
out to Vegas this year. We cover a lot of
conferences and traveling back and forth
every month is starting to wear on me.”
Cooper is the owner of
TodaysCampus.com, a publication
covering the people and companies
involved in higher education. “I’m excited
to see what the future has in store for
me,” he says.
Lynette Carrington is a freelancer for
the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached
at [email protected].
FOUR-LEGGED INSPIRATION: Steve Cooper
and his dog, Lexi, at the finish line at the
Soma half-Ironman competition in October
2012. Submitted photo
We’ve extended our
New Year’s Special!
• REDUCE STRESS • DETOXIFY
• RELIEVE PAIN
• WEIGHT LOSS
30 DAYS OF
for $30
UNLIMITED YOGA
New students only. Existing students can take $30 off one month unlimited package price. Expires 2-28-2014.
.
1900 W. Germann Rd., Suite #3 | 480-699-2006
BikramYogaChandler •
www.BikramYogaChandler.com •
Twitter.com/BikramChandler
Neighbors
www.SanTanSun.com
February 1 – 14, 2014
Mayor Tibshraeny proclaims
Feb. 22 AAUW Day
Why do I feel so awful during
allergy season?
In honor of the American Association
of University Women (AAUW) Southeast
Valley Branch’s 25th anniversary
celebration, Chandler Mayor Jay
Tibshraeny proclaimed Feb. 22 as AAUW
Day.
Since its founding in 1881, AAUW has
promoted educational, social, economic
and political equity for women and girls.
In keeping with the association’s tradition,
the branch is hosting “Education:
Changing the Equation” at Ocotillo Golf
Resort on Feb. 22. Each panelist brings a
unique perspective to the table.
Laurie Roberts, a metro news
columnist for The Arizona Republic,
is a frequent guest on PBS’ “Arizona
Horizon” show, with the reputation of
being a critical “watchdog” of Arizona
government and public agencies. She was
a finalist for a Pulitzer Prize for Editorial
Writing in 2001.
Dr. Camille Casteel, superintendent of
the Chandler Unified School District, is an
Arizona native and has been at the helm
of this hyper-growth district of more
than 41,000 since 1996. CUSD ranks near
the top of the list of schools that earned
A’s on its state report cards for 2013.
Dr. William Harris, president and
CEO of Science Foundation Arizona, has
served as National Science Foundation
director of mathematical and physical
sciences. Founded in 2006, Science
BY DR. STUART H. AGREN
Foundation Arizona (SFAz), a public/
private nonprofit organization, has
impacted more than 385,000 students
and more than 10,000 teachers in
Arizona.
Dr. Doris Helmich, president and CEO,
Central Arizona College, has revived the
focus of this community college from a
culture of decisions based on the bottom
line to one based on student learning.
CAC has served Pinal County for more
than 40 years by providing high-quality,
affordable education.
The moderator is Washington, D.C.based Lisa Maatz, AAUW vice president
of government relations. She is the
national AAUW’s top policy adviser and
works to advance the organization’s
priority issues on Capitol Hill and in
the White House. Recently featured in
the book “Secrets of Powerful Women,”
Maatz has developed a reputation for
her strategic approach to legislation and
advocacy.
In addition to educators, school board
members, political representatives and
business leaders, the public is invited
but the reservation deadline is Feb.14,
and space is limited to 200. The cost
is $28. Reservation materials, including
the menu and schedule, are available at
http://southeastvalley-az.aauw.net/
activities/25thanniversary.
Be Your Best in 2014
WE GET RESULTS!
★ Lose Weight
★ Increase Stamina
★ Get Stronger
★ Look Great
★ Improve Confidence
★ Sleep Better
★ Tighten Arms and Butt
★ Improve Conditioning
★ Improve Health
★ Lower Blood Pressure
Ever wonder how some people can
skate through spring and fall in high
health while you’re miserable with
each new pollen onslaught? Some of
the “credit” may go to your parents.
Statistics show that if you have one
allergic parent, you have a 50% chance
of developing allergies. If both of your
parents are allergic, your chances rise
to 75%.
Whether inherited or not, if you
have allergies, there’s a “war” going on
in your body that accounts for your
misery. Here’s how it works: The body
is naturally hard-wired to fight off
germs. That’s how you stay healthy!
But allergies occur when your immune
system gets confused and mistakenly
perceives harmless elements in the
environment (pollen, pet dander,
mold, etc.) as “germs” that must be
obliterated.
The body attacks these allergens
with a host of chemicals. The problem
is, these chemicals don’t hurt the
allergens, they hurt you by causing all
kinds of irritating symptoms including
hay fever, hives, eczema, asthma, sinus
and ear infections, coughing, fatigue
and headaches.
Arizona used to be a great place
to escape from pollens and other
allergens, but as more people poured
into the state, the brought non-native
plants along with them. Now it’s a
“hotbed” of allergic activity—rife with
ragweed, Bermuda grass, and olive, ash
and birch trees.
You may have had allergies as a
child—even babies can experience
allergy symptoms. Or, you may have
developed them in adulthood. I’ve had
patients live allergy-free until they’re
senior citizens, then suddenly develop
allergies due to a change in their
environment that exposes them to
new pollens or a change in their own
health that may affect their immune
system.
The good news is that even if you
were born with allergies, you’re not
stuck with them. And the treatment
doesn’t have to be painful either.
While allergy treatment used to be
administered only through allergy
shots, it’s now available through underthe-tongue drops that can be taken at
home.
Dr. Stuart H. Agren opened the
Family Allergy Clinic in the East Valley
in 1985. He has helped more than
15,000 patients overcome allergies and
asthma. His offices can be reached at
480-827-9945, FamilyAllergyClinic.
com.
Historic Downtown Chandler Office Space
Executive Office Suites For Lease From $800 Per Month!
Includes: Utilities, Internet, Furniture,
Cleaning and Security.
90 W. BOSTON ABOVE PALETAS BETTY'S
FREE
30 Minute
Session!
Must mention this ad to receive offer.
Lower your golf score, run a marathon,
keep up with your grandchildren,
hike a mountain, remodel your home,
dance all night!
personal training
group fitness training
nutritional counseling
fitness assessment
sports related injuries
smoothie bar
(480) 917-7270
3,600 sq. ft. Office Space
Historic Hotel Chandler
ABOVE THE
DC STEAKHOUSE
88 S. SAN MARCOS
1,350 sq. ft.
Office Space
Only Ground Level
on The Square
www.johnallensaz.com
2915 S. Alma School Rd., Ste. 8
Appointments from: Mon.-Fri. 5 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 5 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 6 a.m.-2 p.m.
59
Chandler City Center
Developers
602-625-6815
[email protected]
60
February 1 – 14, 2014
Neighbors
www.SanTanSun.com
The Renaissance Festival: Where history is lived out in character
BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON
For 26 years, a little village off of
U.S. Highway 60 has housed raucous
revelry, esteemed ladies, courtly
gents, ethereal fairies, gallant knights,
a cornucopia of unique shopping
experiences and, yes, massive turkey
legs.
It’s time for the Arizona Renaissance
Festival, which opens Feb. 8 and
entertains guests Saturdays and
Sundays through March 30. It is also
open on Presidents Day on Mon., Feb.
17.
Each year the Arizona Renaissance
Festival continues to grow, offering
families the chance to party like its
1499. One very important aspect of the
beloved event is the more than 500
charming lads and lasses who make up
the merry band of cast members that
engages event revelers at every turn.
Two Gilbert residents have been cast
members for years and love coming
back to thrill audiences. For this duo,
the Arizona Renaissance Festival is a
way of thinking that is an immersive
experience.
Kevin Johnston portrays Count
Victor. Equal parts dastardly and
daring, Count Victor is a thief of sorts,
although ultimately his heart is in the
right place. This year marks Johnston’s
15th year cavorting with the crowds at
the Arizona Renaissance Festival.
“I originally auditioned in 1999
as a college student with a group of
madrigal singers,” Johnston says.
“I started my first couple of seasons
as a madrigal singer. The group kind of
dissolved after a couple of seasons and
I was an average street performer for a
year.”
As Count Victor, Johnston gets to
work various areas throughout the
event.
“We do have smart area managers
who are paying attention to our various
costumed characters and where they
are throughout the day,” he says.
“So, we have a way to make sure that
we don’t have all our people in one
section of the 40 acre campus of the
fair all at once. We have people spread
out, mingling and disbursed,” Johnston
explains.
He ensures guests have a good time
by keeping it interactive. Cast members
approach guests and engage with them
with witty banter, song and dance.
“For me, the way I approach Count
Victor is as an evil villain—he’s more of
a sometimes silly, occasionally inept
(villain), but more, ‘what’s-in-it-forme-at-the-expense-of-others’ kind of
villain,” explains Johnston.
On an acting level, he attempts to
engage guests and make memorable
and lasting fun.
“I’m trying to usually recruit
minions,” he says. “I like to pick people
that are either interesting looking and
memorable or maybe they look like the
person of the group who’s not the one
most likely to get attention.”
(If you’re at the festival and see
others making a sign with their fingers
spelling out the letter “M,” or if you
hear the distinctive and nefarioussounding call of “Ca-CAW,” you may
have found some of Count Victor’s
minions.)
There is no denying that Rebecca
Rubinstein is queen of the Arizona
Renaissance Festival. In true regal
fashion, Rubenstein granted a royal
interview and proceeded with full-on
majestic regalia.
“I am the queen and have been for
the past eight years,” says Rubenstein in
a mock English accent. “This will be my
ninth year.”
When asked if she has background or
training in acting, she responds as the
queen, “Indubitably, I do.”
In her regal duties as queen, she gets
the chance to do many things.
“While the festival is going, there
are many things I do including east
hall appearances, I herald over a joust
of mine, I knight children, tell them
stories…oh so many things,” the queen
regales.
Starting at least a month in advance
of the event, the queen, her court and
the many cast members partake in
classes and training to get everyone on
the same page, with many putting in
well over 40 hours a week. Rubinstein
creates her breathtaking costume by
herself.
‘Oh, the children. It’s always the
children,” says the queen of her favorite
aspect of the Arizona Renaissance
Festival. “They warm your heart in so
many different ways. They come up
with me with their little hearts and
they grab on to me and give me great
big hugs.”
The queen notes that the entire cast
is like an extended family.
“I cannot speak as much for the food
handlers, but for the cast alone, we do
have a sort of community,” she says.
Some cast members and performers
will make the rounds to festivals in
other states, too, but Johnston and
Rubinstein stay with the Arizona group.
Coincidentally, when Rubinstein was
in her first years as queen, Johnston
played her son, the prince.
“I played the prince for five seasons
then transitioned to evil villain,” adds
Johnston. “I had just turned 30 and
gotten married and it just seemed like
it was time to hang up the princely
crown and pass that to someone else.”
For tickets to the Arizona
Renaissance Festival, located at 12601
E. U.S. Highway 60, Gold Canyon,
visit royalfaires.com and click on the
Arizona festival link. Call 520-463-2600
for more information.
Lynette Carrington is a freelancer
for the SanTan Sun News. She can be
reached at [email protected].
Neighbors
www.SanTanSun.com
February 1 – 14, 2014
61
Sign up for Chandler Parks and Recreation Department mailing list
When posting on social media while
visiting Chandler parks, recreation
facilities and aquatic centers use
“Come Out and Play Chandler” and
#FunInChandler.
Do you want to stay up to date with
activities? Sign up for the Chandler Parks
and Recreation newsletter at chandleraz.
gov/listserv. Enter your email address
in the Parks and Recreation Newsletter
opt-in box.
The Chandler Recreation Department
has classes and activities for just about
anyone throughout February.
Break Time recreation guide
available
The city’s quarterly Break Time
recreation guide is available and spring
class registration for residents begin at
10 a.m. Sat., Feb. 1. Residents are given
a brief priority registration period and
nonresidents can begin signing up for
classes at 10 a.m. Fri., Feb. 7.
The spring session covers March, April
and May and features leisure and lifestyle
classes and programs for people of all
ages. New this session are hip-hop and
jazz classes for preschoolers, personal
training at the Tumbleweed Recreation
Center and the SRC Kids Clubhouse. The
clubhouse offers stress-free structured
child care at an affordable price on Friday
nights at the Snedigar Recreation Center.
Some of the returning favorites include
intersession camps for youth, adult sports
leagues, swim lessons and Senior Center
activities. These activities are available at
various times and locations throughout
the city.
Printed copies of the recreation guide
are available at numerous city facilities
and an electronic version can be accessed
at chandleraz.gov/breaktime.
Registration can be done at
chandleraz.gov/registration, by mail
or in person at Chandler Community
Center, 125 E. Commonwealth Ave.,
Environmental Education Center, 4050
E. Chandler Heights Rd., Snedigar
Recreation Center, 4500 S. Basha Rd. or
Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E.
Germann Rd.
Swim program registration can also
be done in person at the Aquatics
Administrative offices at 650 E. Ryan Rd.
For information on class registration,
call 480-782-2727.
Buttercup prepared to give
prediction at EEC Feb. 1
Join Chandler Fire Capt. Casey Johnson
and the crew of Engine 287 to meet
Arizona’s own Buttercup, a groundhog
who will give her prediction at the
Environmental Education Center at 2 p.m.
Sat., Feb. 1.
Buttercup is the star of a special
Groundhog Day edition of the popular
Meet the Creature program at the city’s
EEC. Buttercup’s prognostication skills
will still be tested when she makes her
bold spring weather prediction into the
ear of special guests Captain Johnson
Pound For Pound, We Deliver The Best Service!
and members of the Chandler Fire
Department.
Immediately after the prediction
ceremony, Buttercup and other animals
will be part of the regular 45-minute
Meet the Creature class, which is for
children 2 to 12 years old. The class
requires advanced registration online
at chandleraz.gov/registration. Space is
limited and the class is $6 for residents
and $9 for nonresidents.
EEC is located within Veterans Oasis
Park, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd. For
information call 480-782-2890, email
[email protected] or visit chandleraz.
gov/veterans-oasis.
Buttercup and the other animals
featured in other Meet the Creatures
classes are in the care of Lisa Lambert of
Lisa’s Creatures, a wildlife rehabilitation
organization associated with East
Valley Wildlife. For information, visit
eastvalleywildlife.org.
Workout options
Join Cardio Tennis at 9 a.m. and 7:30
p.m. Mondays or Wednesdays through
Feb. 26. Cost is $48 residents and $65 for
nonresidents. Get your heart pumping
during the fast-paced music lesson that
will keep you moving.
Learn to workout smarter with
a personal trainer at Tumbleweed
Recreation Center. Choose from a variety
of training options and start today.
Contact Linda Ayres at 480-782-2907 or
[email protected] to begin your
personal training experience.
Flowers on menu in February at Roy’s
Chef Patrick “Red” Bray of Roy’s
Chandler, 7151 W. Ray Rd., Chandler, is
hosting an intimate
Flowers in February wine
and dinner party, 6 p.m.
Sat., Feb. 25. All of the
food and wine on the
evening’s menu have
some involvement with
flowers or blossoms.
Tentative on the menu
for the February Wine
Club are Snapdragon &
Wildflower greens with
champagne vinaigrette, pomegranateinfused hamachi with mint blossoms,
Seared sea scallop served
with smoked Gouda
and lavender cream and
stuffed squash blossom,
and Arizona dessert honey
& orange blossom ice
cream swirled with orange
sorbet.
Contact Roy’s Chandler
at 480-705-7697 for more
information or to inquire
about reservations.
NEW NAME, NEW LOCATION, SAME GREAT CARE!
Rental $1,395 Month - 3,508 sq. ft.
1 Acre Lot, Chandler - $215,000
Build Your Dream Home Here!
County Island. Horses Permitted, No HOA.
The Villages at Rancho El Dorado, Maricopa.
Two story, 5 BR, Loft, 2.75 BA, 2 Car Garage.
Community Pool, Gym & Basketball.
Appliances include:
Refrigerator, Clothes Washer/Dryer.
480-883-1203
www.PoundRealtyllc.com
[email protected]
WE’RE OPEN 24/7 • WE’RE OPEN 24/7 • WE’RE OPEN 24/7 • WE’RE OPEN 24/7
Patty David, PT, MDT and Dr. Jonathan David, DC, QN and The Healthsource Team.
New Patient Specials:
Great For Athletes of All Ages!
FREE
PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT*
Performed by a licensed
Physical Therapist
Are You Feeling Pain?
FREE
or
CHIROPRACTIC
CONSULTATION EXAM*
And x-rays if necessary
Offer does not apply to federal insurance beneficiaries
and ACN participants
Get In, Get Out,
Get On With Your Day.
480-855-5510
www.anytimefitness.com
3990 S. Alma School Rd. Ste. 1
Chandler
We accept:
One Month FREE*
Zero Enrollment
One FREE Personal Training Session
*Only Valid at 3990 S. Alma School Rd., Ste. 1, Chandler location.
Restrictions apply. Expires 2/28/2014
LOCATED ON THE CORNER OF OCOTILLO & ALMA SCHOOL NEXT TO D'VINE RESTAURANT
Most Insurances Accepted & Affordable Cash Plans
480-726-3305
www.ActiveSpineTherapy.com
1445 S. Arizona Ave. Ste. 12 • Chandler
Decompression
Spinal Rejuvenation Therapy
Auto Accident Injuries
Work Related Injuries
Orthopedic Injuries
TMJ Disorders
Vestibular Disorders
Lower Back Pain/Sciatica
Headaches / Migraines
Neck, Shoulder and Arm Pain
Hip/Leg Pain
Numbness / Tingling
Sprains / Strains
Muscle Spasms
62
Neighbors
February 1 – 14, 2014
NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORKS
Call ahead to confirm information, as details occasionally change
after print. If you have a recurring monthly meeting you would like
listed in Neighborhood Networks, email complete details to
[email protected]. Note: The SanTan Sun News now has a
Spiritual Connections column in the Spirituality section for ongoing
religious-related 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, minor
home repairs.
Info: 480-802-2331, aboutcare.org
Absolute Business Builders:
Business Networking
International
8-9:30 a.m. Wednesdays
Chompie’s
3841 W. Frye Rd., Chandler
Info: Nikki Janulewicz, 480-5701835, [email protected]
Action Networkers: Business
Networking International
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays
Chompies
3841 W. Frye Rd., Chandler
Info: Marty Recht, 602-315-2056,
[email protected]
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; no
preregistration required.
Chandler Regional Hospital,
Morrison Building, Learning
Resource Room
1875 W. Frye Rd., Chandler
Info: Mindy, 602-528-0545, ext. 201
American Society of Women
Accountants, Mesa East Valley
Chapter
5:30 p.m. fourth Tuesday of the
month
Nonprofit organization holds
monthly networking and
educational sessions for women in
accounting.
Landmark Restaurant
809 W. Main St., Mesa
Info: Shelby, 602-430-8834, aswamev.org
www.SanTanSun.com
Business Referral Exchange
Worldwide (BREW)
Noon-1:30 p.m. first and third
Thursday of the month
Industry-specific referral and
networking group
Dobson Ranch Inn
1666 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa
Info: Jeremy McClymonds, 480444-2228, BREWus.com
Build Your Own Business:
Chandler
Chandler Chamber Business
8 a.m. first and third Thursdays of Golf
Arizona Business Connection
the month
7 a.m. tee time, first and third
Networking Group
East Valley networking and referral Wednesdays of the month
7-8:30 a.m. Wednesdays
organization, meets in Ahwatukee Includes nine holes of golf,
Networking / referral group
at a private location; address will
continental breakfast and
holds weekly breakfast meetings
be provided upon contact.
networking opportunities.
Alzheimer’s Association Desert
with member presentations and
Info: Lisa, [email protected],
Preregistration required online.
Southwest Chapter, Gilbert
marketing training sessions. Guests facebook.com/BYOBAZ
Golf venue varies.
1:30-3 p.m. first and third Friday of are free. Call in advance.
Info: chandlerchamber.com
the month
Dobson Ranch Golf Course
Chandler Airport Commission
Support group for caregivers of
Restaurant
7 p.m. second Wednesday of the
Chandler Farmers Market
people with dementia. Free; no
2155 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa
month
3-7 p.m. Thursdays
preregistration required.
Info: Danny, 602-363-0147, Danny. The Commission makes
Weekly market with more
First United Methodist Church of [email protected]
recommendations to Chandler
than 30 vendors selling fresh
Gilbert
City Council regarding airport
produce, baked goods, gourmet
331 S. Cooper Rd., Gilbert
Arizona Special Education
operations, physical growth,
food and handmade crafts. Free
Info: Mindy, 602-528-0545, ext. 201 Network, Chandler area
economic development and
admission.
Provides disability-related
proposed land use.
Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, east side
American Legion James O.
education, advocacy and resources Chandler Municipal Airport
of Arizona Avenue, Chandler
Schroeder Post 55
to help parents navigate the
terminal
Info: 480-855-3539,
7 p.m. third Tuesday of the month complex special education system. 2380 S. Stinson Way, Chandler
downtownchandler.org
Sun Lakes Country Club, Navajo
Info: 602-531-0230
Info: 480-782-3540
Room
25601 N. Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes
For a complete list of SanTan Sun area clubs, associations
Info: Commander Byron Weston,
and networking groups, visit www.SanTanSun.com and
480-802-6623
WebXtra:
Mary Lynn’s
SPA THERAPY
UÊ-Üi`ˆÃ…Ê
UÊ-i>Ê->ÌÊ-VÀÕLÃÊ
UÊii«Ê/ˆÃÃÕiÊ
UÊiÀL>Êœ`ÞÜÀ>«ÃÊ
i
UÊޜ̅iÀ>«ÞÊÊ
UÊÕ`Ê7À>«ÃÊ
Þ
ÊÊ­-«œÀÌÊ>ÃÃ>}i®
UÊ-i>Üii`Ê7À>«Ã
>}i
>}
i®®
UÊ
iÕˆÌiÊ,i`ÕV̈œ˜Ê
`ÕVV̈œ
ˆœ
œ˜
˜Ê UÊ>ÀÊ
>˜`ˆ˜}Ê
UÊ`Û>˜Vi`Êޓ«…>̈VÊÊ
ޓ«…
“«…>̈
>̈V
ˆVÊ UÊ*>À>vw˜Ê/Ài>̓i˜ÌÃ
ÊÊÊÀ>ˆ˜>}iÊ
UÊ,iyiݜœ}Þ
SKIN
SK
KIN
N CARE
CAR
ARE
UÊÕÀˆVՏ>ÀÊ/…iÀ>«ÞÊ
iÀÀ>«
>
>«
«ÞÊ S
UÊ,iˆŽˆÊ
SERVICES
SE
S
ERVIC
RV
VIC
ICES
ES
UÊ/…>ˆÊ
UʈVÀœ`iÀ“>LÀ>Ȝ˜Ê
UÊ/ÕˆÊ >Ê
UÊ œ˜‡-ÕÀ}ˆV>Ê>ViʈvÌÊ
UÊ*Ài}˜>˜VÞÊ>ÃÃ>}i
>Ã
>
>
>ÃÃÃÃÃÃ>
Ã>}
>
>}
}
}i
i UÊ7Àˆ˜ŽiÊ,i`ÕV̈œ˜
UÊ iÕÀœ“ÕÃVՏ>ÀÊÊ
Տ>À
>ÀÊ
>À
UÊ`ՏÌÊEÊ/ii˜Ê>Vˆ>ÃÊ
ÊÊ­˜ÕÀÞÊ
>Ãiî
î
UÊ
…i“ˆV>Ê*iiÃÊ
UʜÌÊ-̜˜iÊEʜÀit
EÊ
E
œ
œÀÀi
Àit UÊ7>݈˜}
click on “Neighbors” to read Neighborhood Networks.
Below specials include strawberries with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle and complimentary drink.
Valentine’s
Special
Regularly $200
MASSAGE
E
Chandler Business Alliance
7:30-8:30 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, chandleralliance.com
OTHER
OT
O
TH
SERVICES
Only
$125
1 Hour Massage, 1 Hour
UUÊ7/Ê"--Ê//Ê7",-tÊ,Ê
œ˜ÃՏÌ>̈œ˜
UÊ7
7
Facial, hand and foot scrub
ÊÜÀ>«tÊ
UUʈ˜iÀ>Ê7À>«Ã\ÊʜÃiÊÓ万{䳸Ê>vÌiÀÊ"
Ê
ʈ
ˆ˜i
ˆ˜i
WEIGHT LOSS
UUÊ
ÊEÊi̜ÝÊ`Àœ«ÃÊ
UÊ
Ê
UUÊ/>˜˜ˆ˜}ÊUÊÞi>ÅÊÝÌi˜Ãˆœ˜ÃÊÊ
UÊ
UÊ/
Ê/>>˜
>˜˜
˜˜
˜˜
Liposuction Cavitation,
UÊ*iÀ“>˜i˜ÌÊ>ŽiÕ«ÊEÊ>ŽiÕ«Ê««ˆV>̈œ˜
UÊ
Ê*iÀ“
*iÀ“
À“
“>˜
>˜
Endermologie &
All Specials va
valid
alid with ad only. Expire
Expires 3/15/2014
1 Hour
Custom Facial
2 Hour
Massage
Your choice: Peppermint,
Chocolate Antioxidant,
Cherry or Cranberry facial.
Includes a relaxing head,
neck and shoulder massage.
We offer a couples room
for mother/daughter,
lovers or friends.
$10 Off
Only
$99
Sea Salt Scrub,
Mud Wraps
or Seaweed
Wrap
$25 Off
THAT WORKS! FREE Consultation for services below!
Cellulite Reduction
Machines or Cellulite
Reduction Massage
Advanced
Lymphatic
Drainage
Massage
$20 Off
$10 Off
Weight Loss Wrap
$20 Off
Lose 20-40 inches of body
fat per session. Not water
weight so it WORKS! You
will detoxify and lose several
inches. Why not look and
feel your best?
Weight Loss
Bed
$50 Off
Mary Lynn’s easy
bootcamp. Very relaxing
and effective treatment.
Gift Certificates Available!
Ask about our 5-Hour Spa Day Only $350! Isn’t she or he worth it!
480.857.8084
£Î™Ê°Ê7ˆˆ>“Ãwi`Ê,`°Ê›££äÊUʈLiÀÌÊUÊÜÜÜ°>ÀÞޘ˜Ã>Þ-«>°Vœ“
www.SanTanSun.com
Apple Dumpling Café
3076 E. Chandler Heights Rd. Suite 101,
Gilbert
480-279-3879
AppleDumplingCafe.com
Here’s the deal: Mondays are Family Value
night, where kids eat free with each adult
meal and two drinks purchased. On Family
Fun night, kids receive free ice cream with
a meal. After school coolness is from 2:30
to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, where
kids buy one ice cream, and get one free
Chompie’s
3481 W. Frye Rd., Chandler
480-398-3008
chompies.com
Here’s the deal: All day Tuesday, children 10
and younger receive one free item from the
Kids Meal menu with adult meal purchase
of $8 or more. Dine in only.
Connect5 Family Centers Corp.
222 E. Warner Rd., Chandler
480-699-2122
1495 S. Higley Rd., Gilbert
480-361-8410
Here’s the deal: Mondays and Fridays
free kids meals with an adult purchase for
Munchie Monday Free Lunch and Freebie
Friday Free Dinner.
Dilly’s Deli
2895 S. Alma School Rd., Suite 5, Chandler
480-722-0644
dillysdeli.com
Here’s the deal: On weekends, get one free
kids meal for each adult meal purchased for
$4.79 or more.
Neighbors
WHERE KIDS EAT FREE
El Palacio Restaurant & Cantina
2950 E. Germann Rd., Chandler
480-802-5770
epchandler.com
Here’s the deal: Wednesday kids 12 and
younger eat free with paid adult.
Planet Sub
1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler
480-245-6503
planetsub.com
Here’s the deal: Monday kids eat free with
paid adult.
Fat Willy’s
4850 S. Gilbert Rd., Chandler
480-883-1356
fatwillysaz.com/Chandler
Here’s the deal: From 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday,
dine in and get a free kids meal with every
adult entrée purchased. Little Leaguers
menu only, 12 and younger.
Sidelines Grill
2980 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler
480-792-6965
SidelinesAZ.com
Here’s the deal: Kids eat free from kids
menu after 4 p.m. Thursdays with adult
entree. Dine-in only. Cannot be combined
with any other offers or specials.
Frio Mio Frozen Yogurt
4991 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler
480-609-0007
Here’s the deal: Every day, kids wearing a
sports or scouts uniform receive 50% off
frozen yogurt and 50 cent all beef hot dogs.
The Cove Grill
5070 S. Gilbert Rd., Suite 400, Chandler
480-802-9070
thecovegrill.com
Here’s the deal: Tuesday kids younger than
12 receive one free meal per adult entrée
purchased.
Nabers Music Bar and Eats
825 N. 54th St., Chandler
480-705-0288
Nabersaz.com
Here’s the deal: Kids eat free every Monday
and Tuesday, with the purchase of an adult
meal and two beverages.
Pittsburgh Willy’s
1509 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler
480-857-2860
pittsburghwillys.com
Here’s the deal: Every day except Sunday
breakfast, kids younger than 10 eat free with
each paying adult. Additional kids eat for
50% off; Wee Willy menu only.
WHAT’S IT WORTH?
“that they knew the whereabouts of
Recently I was
all but one Feininger.” After trying to
at an auction
where a controver- absorb that mentally and doing
further research I found that 1,500
sial piece of art
pieces of fine art were just recovered
was up for sale.
The artist is a very
well documented
artist with over 1,500 auction results.
The artist in this case, Lyonel
Feininger, was a Cubist artist during
the 1950’s. He was
living in Germany and
“His art became from Nazi Germany in
an attic. Hmm, did they
escaped the Nazi
very popular
know the Feininger was
takeovers. His art
later
when
he
in that attic all those
became very popular
moved
to
years? The point to be
later when he moved to
New
York
where
made in rarities is if
New York where there
there
were
many
there is nothing in it for
were many 6-7 digit
the authentication or
sales. When this painting 6-7 digit sales.”
the buyer, it can be a
was submitted to the
Feininger Institute, their opinion was it less than honest transaction. Moral
to the story is get a second opinion
was not an original Feininger but
“they reserve the right to change their and deal with honest professionals.
opinion.” Needless to say, I wanted
— David Goldstein
to know why they had this opinion.
The answer was startling to me,
Owner, Biltmore Loan and Jewelry
The Sushi Room
2475 W. Queen Creek Rd., Chandler
480-821-9000
sushiroomaz.com
Here’s the deal: Sunday Funday means kids
12 and younger eat free, two kids per paying
adult.
Uncle Bear’s Grill & Bar
1980 W. Germann Rd., Chandler
480-722-1555
unclebearsgrillandbar.com
Here’s the deal: Wednesday kids eat free
with each full price entrée purchased.
February 1 – 14, 2014
63
Whiskey Rose Bar and Grill
135 W. Ocotillo Rd. Chandler
480-895-ROSE (7673)
whiskeyrosesaloon.com
Here’s the deal: Kids eat free every day with
the purchase of an adult entree and kids
drink.
Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill
7221 W. Ray Rd., Chandler
480-893-7550
http://ztejas.com
Here’s the deal: Kids eat free on Sunday
night’s starting at 3 p.m. off of
the Z’Tejas KidZ menu.
WHERE KIDS EAT FREE
The SanTan Sun News now has a
regular “Where kids eat free” section.
Restaurant owners, please email us
details such as days of the week kids
can eat free at your establishment,
and what conditions apply, such as
purchase of an adult meal, certain
hours, etc., Include your restaurant
name, address, phone and website
and a contact name for verification.
Readers, if you know of a location
that has a kids-eat-free program,
email us with the restaurant
name, a phone and / or email for
confirmation and details.
Email information to KidsEatFree@
santansun.com.
64
Neighbors
February 1 – 14, 2014
www.SanTanSun.com
19th annual Multicultural Festival
Chandler’s 19th annual Multicultural Festival highlighted the community’s cultural
diversity through music, dance, art, storytelling and more. Visitors and residents
enjoyed great food from different cultures, information on sponsors and organizations
that promote cultural diversity, along with arts and crafts that represent various
cultures. The annual Chandler Multicultural Festival is presented by the city’s Diversity
Office with the support of the Friends of the Chandler Public Library. STSN photos by
Nick Bartlett
UNIQUE JEWELRY: Eboni Cleopatra, owner of Uniquely U Jewels, sells her one-of-a-kind
handcrafted jewelry.
GOT THE BEAT: A drummer from the Korean Traditional Music Group shows off her talent.
STRUMMING SOUNDS: Dueto Tierra Bella performs original Mexican music for the crowd.
GOODWILL AMBASSADORS: Shahir Safi, son, Ahmad, daughter, Jannah, and friend, Jamal
Durrani, spread the word of peace and the true meaning of Islam.
DRUM LINE: Members of the Korean Traditional Music Group have fun on stage.
CARPET
The only carpet company that cleans in 3 stages! With no hidden costs!
3 Areas Cleaned
7495
$
CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CARE
First we pre-spray, then we
power scrub and steam clean!
Pet Treatment and Scotchgard™ extra. $7 trip
charge. Any room up to 200 sq. feet. Min. 3 areas.
With this coupon. Not valid with other offers or
prior services.
We clean your carpets professionally at temperatures
over 230 degrees, with truck-mounted equipment.
We move light furniture!
STAGE 1
STAGE 2
STAGE 3
First we pre-spray!
Then, we power
scrub to loosen the
dirt and spots
Finally, we steam
clean your carpets,
all for one low price!
480-304-1000
RESERVATIONS:
7 a.m. - 8 p.m. • 7 Days-A-Week
Same day appointments available.
If we try to change the price when we arrive ... Kick us out of your house!
LICENSED • BONDED • INSURED
Free Estimates
Valleywide!
TILE
CLEANING
¢
35
Sq. Ft.
With soap-free detergent
Includes scrubbing
—Ceramics only—
Sealer available. $7 trip charge. Not valid with other
offers or prior services.
CARPET
CARPET
5 Areas Cleaned
7 Areas Cleaned
11495
$
16495
$
First we pre-spray, then we
power scrub and steam clean!
First we pre-spray, then we
power scrub and steam clean!
Pet Treatment and Scotchgard™ extra. $7 trip
charge. Any room up to 200 sq. feet. Min. 5 areas.
With this coupon. Not valid with other offers or
prior services.
Pet Treatment and Scotchgard™ extra. $7 trip
charge. Any room up to 200 sq. feet. Min. 7 areas.
With this coupon. Not valid with other offers or
prior services.