28 Sept. 19 - Oct. 2, 2009
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CrossFit 2260’s workout Self-defense workshop, 1-4 p.m. Chandler Hilton Hotel’s decrease chance of injury and enhance
competition to fi ght cancer, Sept. Sat., Sept. 19 at Joyful Yoga Studio. Appreciation Mixer, 5:30-7:30 their running techniques overall.
19 workout fundraiser. Sponsor an Tyler Thorstad, who has 26 years p.m. Wed., Sept. 23, Chandler Speakers/topics are: Matthew Wichser,
athlete, donate money or contribute of experience teaching women’s Hilton Hotel, 2929 W. Frye Rd. off who educates on progressions and
certifi cates or items to the silent self-defense, presents the classes the 101 Price Freeway in Chandler. proper training; Emmet Acebedo,
auction. Open to the public and including skills such as commanding The mixer includes free appetizers who discusses choosing equipment
CrossFit members, the competition presence, powerful kicks, leverage and beverages. Reservations: and shoes; Vince Kame and Lynsey
comprises three rounds of fi ve stations over force, gaining dominant Leslie Macaraeg, 480-899-7400, Schmidt, who provide information on
such as box jump, row, push-press, positioning, speed versus strength and
Leslie.Macaraeg@Hilton.com. cross-training and typical injuries; and
Sumo deadlift high-pull and wall-ball. more. Admission is $29 per person. Selen Sonuparklak, who discusses yoga
Points are awarded for calories burned Registration/info: 480-726-6399, ‘Don’t Let the IRS be the and running. Free. Info: 480-782-7831,
and reps completed. Proceeds benefi t
syd@joyfulyogastudio.com, Benefi ciary of Your IRA,’ 7 p.m.
lynsey@foothillsrehab.com,
the nonprofi t Desert Cancer Foundation
www.joyfulyogastudio.com. Thu., Sept. 24 at Bernard’s at Ocotillo
foothillsrehab.com.
of Arizona,
www.desertcanceraz.org, Golf Resort, 3751 S. Clubhouse Dr.
which provides education on Miracle Race for Mylee Grace, in Southern Chandler. The workshop Veterans expo, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat.,
cancer treatments, available drugs Sun., Sept. 20, a 2-mile fun walk is sponsored by Warren & Hagensen Sept. 26, American Legion Mathew B.
and existing resources through fundraiser at Kiwanis Park, 5500 S. Wealth Management, Inc. and educates Juan Post 35, 2240 W. Chandler Blvd.
health fairs, lectures, workshops, Mill Ave. in Tempe. All proceeds attendees on three methods for tax in Chandler. Veterans and military
and public information meetings. will be donated to the American reduction: Using 1040 to discover 2009 members are invited to attend the
For competition sponsorship or Syringomyelia & Chiari Alliance Project tax deductions; employing seldom- benefi ts expo and learn more about
participation details, call 480-329-5373, (ASAP), which funds research for these used tax regulations to avoid loopholes employment, education and health
email crossfi
t2260@gmail.com or visit two unusual disorders. Register to walk and reduce taxes; handling receipt of care opportunities, among other
www.crossfi
t2260.com. in the race, sponsor a walker, host a a tailored proposal. The workshop is topics. Presented by the Arizona
team of walkers, provide products or free, and coffee and dessert are served. Department of Veterans’ Services and
The Harry and Mark Mitchell services for the event such as food, RSVPs are required as seating is City of Chandler, this year’s fourth
2-mile Walk for POP, Prostate water, or giveaway gifts, or provide limited. Info/reservations: 480-782-1034. annual expo additionally includes a
On-Site Project, 7:30 a.m. Sat., Sept. 19, fi nancial support. Sponsorships at the 10 a.m. veterans’ town hall meeting in
Kiwanis Park, 6111 S. All-America Way $100, $500, $1,000 or $5,000 levels Educational workshops on the conjunction with the Arizona Veterans’
in Tempe. Families and friends honor are available. Start time for the race is City’s First-Time Homebuyer’s Services Advisory Commission. Expo
prostate cancer survivors as well as 7:30 a.m., with registration at 7. Check- program, 6:30 p.m. Thu., Sept. 24 at admission is free. Info: Veterans
those who have lost their lives to this in is at the north soccer fi eld. Visit Chandler High School Multipurpose Benefi ts Counselor Axinia Shade,
disease, which affects one out of six
www.myleegrace.com to register or Room, 350 N. Arizona Ave.; and Thu., 480-558-2052.
men. Info:
www.prostatecheckup.com, contact Sarah Eaton at 623-587-4598. Oct. 22 at Chandler Community Center,
480-964-3013. 125 E. Commonwealth Ave. Participants ‘Bounce out child abuse’
Auditions for ‘The Nutcracker,’ learn more about Chandler’s First-Time fundraiser, 1 to 5:30 p.m. Sun.,
Marionette Theatre, 11 a.m. 4:30-8:30 p.m. Mon., Sept. 21, Singular Homebuyer’s program, designed to aid Sept. 27, Bounce Jungle, 2301 E.
and 2 p.m. Sat., Sept. 19 and 2 and Sensation studio, 2976 N. Alma income-qualifi ed families to purchase Yeager Dr., Chandler. The anti-abuse
4 p.m. Sun., Sept. 20, Art on Boston School Rd., Suite 1, in Chandler. and rehabilitate foreclosed residences. fundraising event benefi ts the Child
Gallery, 11 W. Boston St., Suite 1 in Held by Singular Sensation, the The program’s funding of $1.4 million Crisis Center of Mesa, a nonprofi t
historic downtown Chandler. The auditions are for supporting and is derived from the U.S. Department of agency that provides emergency
theatre’s new show, “Dr. Mabogo lead roles in a special “Nutcracker” Housing and Urban Development and shelter for abandoned, abused or
and Friends in Space,” is presented. version including comedy, dance administered by Newtown Community neglected kids from birth through age
Tickets are $6 for adults or $4 for and singing and performed by kids Development Corporation and the City 11, along with foster care, adoption,
ages 16 and younger and adults ages in Finding the Footlights Theatre of Chandler. The program stipulates and anger management and parenting
55 and older. Info: 480-917-1112, Company. Info: 480-782-8339, that purchasers of local foreclosed classes. Info:
www.BounceJungle.com,
www.aobcommunityschoolarts.org.
www.singularsensationaz.com. homes within the 85225 ZIP code pay
www.ChildCrisis.org.
for the home but not the land, which is
Dive-In Movie Night, Sept. 19, Workshop on living trusts, held in trust. Eligible participants must 14-day Detox Challenge
pool seating at 7 p.m. with movie 1-3 p.m. Wed., Sept. 23 at Chandler not have owned a residence within Seminar, 9 a.m.-noon, Sat., Oct. 17,
at 8 p.m., Mesquite Groves Aquatic Regional Medical Center, 475 S. three years, among other criteria. Chandler Police Substation, Nielsen
Center, 5901 S. Hillcrest Dr., Chandler. Dobson Rd., Chandler, and from 1-3 Some purchasers will also qualify for Community Room, 251 N. Desert
All ages can enjoy evening water p.m. Thu., Sept. 24 at Mercy Gilbert assistance with their down payment. Breeze, Chandler. The seminar
activities while viewing the fl ick Medical Center, 3555 S. Val Vista Dr. Registration/info: 480-782-4320. educates participants on decreasing
“The Incredibles.” Admission is 75 in Gilbert. Attendees get a free will weight, reducing headaches, improving
cents for children, $2 for adults and preparation workbook at the workshop Free running seminar, 9 a.m.-1 sleep and increasing energy. Tuition
$1 for seniors. Info: 480-782-2636, presented by CHW Foundation – East p.m. Sat., Sept. 26, Foothills Sports is $59, and those registering prior
www.chandleraz.gov/aquatics. Valley, Northern Trust Bank and Ryley, Medicine Physical Therapy, 3200 S. to Oct. 1 can bring a friend for free.
Carlock & Applewhite. The event is free Alma School Rd., Suite 101. Runners RSVP required. Info/registration:
and space is limited. fi nd out how to increase speed,
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