32 Dec. 19, 2009 - Jan. 8, 2010
Things to do
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GRIC Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 19, 26 Zoppé Family Circus, 4 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 26,
and Saturdays in January 2010 at Rawhide Western noon and 4 p.m. Dec. 27, 7 p.m. Dec. 28-31, 4
Town and Steakhouse off 1-10 and Wild Horse Pass p.m. Jan. 1, 4 and 7:30 p.m. Jan. 2, noon and 4
Boulevard, Chandler. This new farmers market on p.m. Jan. 3, 2010; on the lawn of Chandler Center
the Gila River Indian Community (GRIC) “celebrates for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler. This
the agricultural heritage of the GRIC” and includes one-ring circus in a 500-seat tent offers acrobatic
handmade crafts and demonstrations, kids activities feats, equestrian showmanship, canine capers,
and more. Info:
www.GilaRiverFarmersMarket.com. clowning around and audience participation. $15-$35.
Info: 480-782-2680,
www.chandlercenter.org.
Holiday Jazz Show, 8 p.m. Sat., Dec. 19, Tempe
Center for the Arts Studio, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Mesquite Groves Dash & Splash, 9 a.m. Jan.
Tempe. Former Count Basie vocalist Dennis Rowland 2, 2010, Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center, 5901 S.
of Phoenix performs as part of the LakeShore Jazz@ Hillcrest Dr., Chandler. This 2-mile run at Basha High
TCA. Rowland has shared the stage with icons such School is followed by a 200-yard swim. During and
as Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald and Tony Bennett after the event, visit the health and wellness fair.
during his time as singer for Count Basie. Tickets All ages; grouped by age range; $2. Preregistration
cost $30, not including service or convenience fees. required. Info: 480-782-2636, 480-782-2750;
Tickets: 480-350-2822, visit
www.tempe.gov/TCA; www.chandleraz.gov/aquatics.
Info:
www.lakeshoreproducers.com.
Family Bird Walk, 8 a.m.-noon Jan. 2, 2010,
December Perry Branch Library activities, Chandler Environmental Education Center, 4050 E.
1965 E. Queen Creek Rd. at Perry High School, Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. Take a guided trek
Gilbert. Pre-K Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 22 and 29: through Veterans Oasis Park and identify a variety of
preschoolers have fun with fl annel board rhymes, birds while exploring wetlands and desert habitats.
dancing, songs, shakers, bubbles, parachute play Free loaner binoculars available. Bring water and a
and age-appropriate books. Ages 3-5 with a parent.
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snack. All ages. Tours start every 30 minutes. Free.
Wiggle Worms, 10:30 or 11:15 a.m. Dec. 23 and 30:
BIG TOP: The Zoppé Family Circus visits Chandler Center for the
Info: 480-782-2890.
tots have fun with fl annel board rhymes, songs, Arts in December and January for outdoor performances under a
shakers, bubbles, parachute play and age-appropriate
500-seat tent.
Family Yoga, 4:30 p.m. every Sunday, beginning
books. Ages 18 months-3 years with a parent. Perry
Jan. 3, 2010; Joyful Yoga Studio, 3900 W. Ray
Film Series, 1 p.m. Tue., Dec. 29: a monthly viewing
Mesa on US-60 near Milepost 223. This geology walk Rd., Suite 4, Chandler. No previous experience
of indie, foreign and documentary fi lms. Popcorn
teaches about the rocks and volcanic formations seen is necessary for this session. Ages 5 and
is served. Check for each month’s fi lm title at the
along the main trail, spanning almost two billion
older. $5-$10 donation. Info: 480-726-6399,
years of geologic history. Learn why the rocks make
Customer Service Desk. All programs are free. Info:
www.joyfulyogastudio.com.
this region one of the world’s richest in copper and
602-652-3000.
www.mcldaz.org.
how an active geologic past shaped the landscape
Arboretum Rocks!, 1:30 p.m. Dec. 26, Boyce
of today. All ages. $7.50 ages 13 and older, $3 ages
Thompson Arboretum, located 45 minutes east of
5-12, free ages 4 and younger. Info: 520-689-2811,
http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu.
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