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September Nature Programs at EEC
The Environmental Education Center offers a free Family Open House
on Tuesday, September 15 from 5-7:30 p.m. This event includes fun
nature-based activities, crafts, hikes, movies, stories and science labs.
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Registration is not required; just stop by and join the fun. The EEC also
offers nature-themed birthday parties for children (call 480-782-2890
for details) and a Saturday Nature Walk on Saturday, Sept. 19, 10-10:45
This month’s
Just4Kids Page is
a.m. To register, visit
www.chandleraz.gov/registration or call 480-
sponsored by:
782-2890. The EEC is located at 4050 East Chandler Heights Road.
The City of Chandler
Recreation Division KIDS
Bikes, Bounce, and
Bubble Blast at TRC
Chandler Aquatics in September
Parents and toddlers can enjoy a fun-fi lled, fall morning with Bikes,
There is still time to visit fi ve of the six Chandler aquatic centers
Bounce and Boogie at the Tumbleweed Recreation Center outdoor
Labor Day Weekend. All pools except Folley will be open September
courtyard on Wednesday, Sept, 30 from 9-11 a.m. There will be bikes,
5-7 from noon-5 p.m. Hamilton, West Chandler and Mesquite
pedal cars, a bounce house and music for children to enjoy. This play
Groves will be open weekends in September from noon-5 p.m.,
area is intended for children fi ve and younger to play under parental/
and MGAC is also open Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-7 p.m.
guardian supervision. Another popular activity is “Bubble Blast,” a
(play pool only) through Oct. 4. Effective September 8, all Chandler
fun, soap-fi lled morning in the midst of bubble wands and machines
pools will have new admission fees as follows: Children - $0.75;
in the TRC outdoor courtyard on Wednesday, Sept. 16 from 9-11 a.m.
adults - $2 and seniors - $1. For more specifi c facility hours, policies
This play area is intended for children 5 years of age and younger
and other swim program information, call the Chandler Aquatics
to play under parental/guardian supervision. There is a $2 fee per
Hotline at 480-782-2733 or visit
www.chandleraz.gov/aquatics.
child ($3 for non-residents) for both programs. For more information,
visit
www.chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed or call 480-782-2900.
Dive-In Movie Night
Save the Date for These
Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center (MGAC) hosts a special “Dive-In
Movie Night” on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. with a showing of
Fall Family Special Events!
“The Incredibles.” Admission is $2 for adults, $0.75 for children Chandler’s Day of Play Downtown Chandler Library Courtyard,
and $1 for seniors. The MGAC is located at 5901 S. Hillcrest
*Games *Prizes *Sports 125 E. Commonwealth Ave.
Dr. adjacent to Basha High School. For more information, visit
*Health & Safety Booths
www.chandleraz.gov/special-events
www.chandleraz.gov/aquatics or call 480-782-2635
Saturday, Oct. 17, 9 a.m.-Noon
Free Family Event! Woofstock - Great Chandler Dog Walk!
Tumbleweed Park (McQueen *Pet Contests *Dog
& Germann Roads) Massages *Prizes *Bark
www.chandleraz.gov/special-events Park & More!
Fall Family Nights at TRC
Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-2
Halloween Spooktacular p.m., Free Family Event!
“Family Night” continues every Wednesday night at the Tumbleweed
*Costumes Contest *Haunted Tumbleweed Park (McQueen
Recreation Center throughout September from 5:30-7 p.m. It features
House *Photos & Candy * & Germann Roads)
Arts & Crafts
www.chandleraz.gov/special-events
a different activity each week and is only $2 fee ($3 for non-residents)
Friday, Oct. 30, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
for children and $3 ($4 for non-residents); parents are free. You $2 admission for ages 15 and under
can view the schedule at
www.chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed. For
more information, call 480-782-2900. The TRC is located at 745 E.
Germann Rd in Chandler (at McQueen and the Santan Loop 202).
Staying Connected
I invite you to sign up for the Chandler Recreation e-newsletter
Grandparent’s Day at the EEC
that is distributed prior to the start of each month. You can sign
up at
www.chandleraz.gov/listserv.html by entering your e-mail
Grandparent’s Day is recognized on Sunday, Sept. 13, and on address in the “Parks & Recreation News” opt-in box. If you use the
Saturday, Sept. 12, from 8:30-9:30 a.m., Chandler’s Environmental
social media site Twitter, you can also stay current with the latest
Education Center invites grandparents to enjoy a light breakfast
news, events and activities by following us: @ChandlerRec.
with their grandchildren while sharing an experience with nature.
Participants will learn about Arizona’s snakes and have a chance
to pet the live snakes at the EEC. Payment ($14 for residents/$18
for non-residents) and registration is required for adults and
children 3 years and older at
www.chandleraz.gov/breaktime.
BREAK TIME
Call the EEC at 480-782-2890 for additional information.
The fall issue of Break Time is now
available at City of Chandler facilities
Fall Youth Camps
and the below listed Fry’s Stores.
Fall intersession camps that will be held Oct. 5-9 and Oct. 12-16
Break Time is always available online at
at Tumbleweed Recreation Center, the Environmental Education
www.chandleraz.gov/breaktime
Center and SanTan, Willis and Andersen junior high schools.
2010 S. ALMA SCHOOL RD. 855 WEST WARNER RD.
You can register for all fall programs now at www.chandleraz. CHANDLER, AZ 85248 GILBERT, AZ 85233
gov/registration. The popular Chandler Unitown Camp will
1950 WEST RAY RD. 981 WEST ELLIOT RD.
be Oct. 8-12 in Prescott. The trip offers a rewarding learning CHANDLER, AZ 85224 CHANDLER, AZ 85224
experience for teens ages 14-18 to develop leadership skills and
2075 NORTH ALMA SCHOOL RD.
camaraderie while in the great outdoors. Applications are due
CHANDLER, AZ 85224
Oct.1 and can be downloaded at
www.chandleraz.gov/teens.
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