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Basha High out for blood Perry High hosts
Students at Basha High School are holding a blood drive from 7 a.m. to noon
breast cancer fundraiser
Mon., Oct. 26 in the Basha High small gym. Basha High Blood Drive Coordinator
Keshet Miller says blood is especially needed right now.
The 2009 1st Annual Perry High School Dig Pink event, a match between Perry
“This time of year is extremely hard to get donors due to flu season, and the
and Corona high schools raising awareness and funds for breast cancer, is held
hospitals and patients of Arizona are relying on this blood supply,” Keshet says.
Wed., Oct. 28 in the Perry High School Gymnasium. Freshman teams compete at 4
“We encourage students and residents to sign up to donate.”
p.m., Junior Varsity at 5 p.m. and Varsity at 6 p.m.
For a time slot to donate blood, email BHS at
bhsblooddrive@gmail.com with
Dig Pink is a National Breast Cancer awareness rally taking place throughout the
name, phone number and time available to donate.
month of October. High schools and colleges across the country are hosting Dig
Pink matches to help educate and raise funds to help fight breast cancer.
Donations are being accepted for the event’s raffle. Monetary donations are
Chef Bob feeds Jacobson teachers
accepted at
www.side-out.org/application/teams/team_page/1780.
Perry High School is located at 1919 E. Queen Creek Rd. in Chandler.
Parent-teacher conferences are
For more info, visit
www.digpink.org or contact Lisa White at 602-309-6047 or
long days for teachers, but Jacobson
lisac711@cox.net.
Elementary staff got fresh, hot meals
recently thanks to Chef Bob Harrison
of Chef A GoGo in Chandler and the
Jacobson PTO.
Nearly 40 teachers and 25
Calling young artists
administrative and support personnel
either ate in the teachers’ lounge or, if
SanTan Sun area kids ages 6 to 10 are invited to pull out their pens and paints for
they couldn’t leave their rooms, had an art contest sponsored by local Fastframe stores. Children’s artwork depicting
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food delivered to them. On the menu “My Favorite Place” will be accepted through Nov. 14 at the Chandler Fastframe
GOOD FOOD: Chef Bob Harrison and Jacobson was grilled rosemary chicken with herbed
located at the 101 freeway and Ray Road near Whole Foods Market and at the
Elementary Principal Lynn Weed at the buffet
butter, Greek salad with marinated
that was served to staff and teachers during
Ahwatukee Fastframe location on Chandler Boulevard, one mile west of the I-10
recent parent-teacher conferences.
artichokes and garbanzo beans, balsamic
freeway.
grilled vegetables, penne pasta with garlic
Local first and second place winners will have their art framed for free. The
alfredo sauce and for dessert, apple cobbler crunch and vanilla bean ice cream.
“To help me coordinate the logistics and fine tune what the teachers really wanted
second place entry will be displayed at Fastframe, and the first place entry will
to eat, Leah O’Doherty and Anna Lagos from the AMJ PTO were invaluable,” says
be sent to California to be judged in a national contest. The national winner will
Harrison.
receive a $250 gift card for art supplies, along with a $250 gift card for their school.
O’Doherty helped prepare some of the food and assisted with the set up, and Lagos The entry that wins the national prize will be displayed on the home page of
coordinated donations from parents and delivered meals to teachers. Fastframe’s corporate website during January 2010.
“All said, I was not able to do this on my own and I had some really great help.”
For more information, call the Chandler Fastframe at 480-345-0133 or the
Harrison adds. “The teachers really expressed a sigh of relief when they walked in to
Ahwatukee Fastframe at 480-759-7500.
eat.”
Harrison was happy to donate his time “for the teachers who work so very hard to
educate the kids” and worked with a “shoestring budget” of $300.
Harrison can be reached by calling 602-615-1632, by email at
bob@mychefagogo.com
or on the web at
www.mychefagogo.com.
Break Time
The winter Break Time will be available at City facilities, libraries and recreation centers beginning next Friday,
October 23 for all classes and fall special events from December through February. Registration for Chandler residents
starts Saturday, Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. (Friday, Nov. 13 for non-residents). For more information, call 480-782-2727 or
visit
www.chandleraz.gov/registration. For the latest news, you can follow @ChandlerRec on Twitter.
Day of Play & Rhythm Fest Today! Halloween Spooktacular Returns! urns!
The third annual Chandler Day of Play is The annual Chandler Recreation T
fi nally here! Come out to Tumbleweed
HHaHalloween Spooktacular returns to the llo
Park today from 9 a.m.-noon for a fun,
DDoDowntown Chandler Library Courtyard w
free all-ages event with a variety of
sports, health, wellness and safety
oonon Friday , Oct. 30 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
activities presented by the Community
Join in on the costume party for a safeJJooin ,
Services Department, local organizations
fun trick-orffuun -treating atmosphere. There
and non-profi t partners. This event
will be a costume contest,w haunted
commemorate Chandler’s status as a house, games and arts & crafts.
“Playful City USA” for the third straight yearar.. TThThere is a $2 admission for everyone
The annual Fall Rhythm Fest will follow the Day of Play at e Day of Play at TTumbleweed Pumbleweed Park ark
under 15 years of age. For more
from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Chuck E. Baby & the e All-Stars will be the featured performer All Stars will be the featured performer
information, call 480-782-2727.
at 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit
www.chandleraz.gov/special-events.
Bounce, Bike & Boogie at TRC
Family Nights at Fa TRC
Parents and toddlers can enjoy a fun-fi lled, fall morning
“F“ amily Night” continues every Wednesday night
with “Bikes, Bounce and Boogie” in the TRC courtyard on
aat the Tumbleweed Recreation Center from 5:30-
Wednesday, Oct, 21 from 9-11a.m. There will be bikes,
7 p.m. It features a different activity each week
pedal cars, a bounce house and music for children to enjoy.
and is only $2 fee for children and $3 for teens;
These activities are for children fi ve and younger to play
paparents are free. This Wednesday, Oct. 21 is “Bubble
under parental/guardian supervision. There is a $2 fee
Blast” in the outdoor courtyard and the Teen Wii
per child ($3 for non-residents). For more information, visit
Sports Challenge in the Game Pod. The schedule
www.chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed or call 480-782-2900.
is available at
www.chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed
or call 480-782-2900 for more information.
Nature & Stars at EEC
The Environmental Education Center offers a Nature Walk next Saturday, October 24, 10- Staying Connected
10:45 a.m. There is an $6 fee and you can register at
www.chandleraz.gov/registration.
The EEC and the East Valley Astronomy Club will also host a free, all ages “Star Party”
Sign up for the monthly Chandler Recreation e-newsletter at
that same night, from 5:30-9:30 p.m. The event will feature nighttime nature walks,
www.chandleraz.gov/listserv.html and also stay current with the latest
animal displays and Halloween activities. For more information, call 480-782-2890. news, events and activities by following us on Twitter: @ChandlerRec.
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