14 October 2 - 15, 2010 Parade of Lights calls for entries
The City of Chandler hosts the event as part of its annual Tumbleweed Tree Lighting festivities on Sat., Dec. 4. The parade will begin at 7 p.m. Parade of Lights entry categories include Best Lit Musical or Dance Group, Best Lit Community Group, Best Lit Automotive Group, Best Lit Business Entry, Best Lit Animal Entry, Best Lit Mascot and Biggest and Brightest. All entries are also considered for the Judges’ Choice award, and a new Pride of Chandler: All- America City award will go to the group that best exemplifi es the All-America City ideals of inclusiveness, collaboration, innovation and civic engagement. Entry forms are available online at
www.chandleraz.gov/special-events and at all Chandler community and recreation centers. To request a form by mail, call 480-782-2665.
Community
Families, local school groups, marching bands, civic and neighborhood enrich education organizations, dance troupes and businesses are all welcome to participate in Chandler’s annual holiday Parade of Lights. Entries forms must be submitted by Wed., Nov. 10.
www.SanTanSun.com CGCC learning communities
For nearly 20 years, Chandler-Gilbert Community College has offered “learning communities,” integrating skills courses with content courses in ways that connect the knowledge of each course and often ultimately provide a more in-depth education for students.
For example, “Molecules, Membranes and Me” combines fi rst-year composition and biology, while “Improve Your MATHitude” integrates introductory algebra and study skills development.
David Finley, CGCC English faculty, teaches multiple learning communities at CGCC which combine fi rst-year composition with humanities and history courses, including “Aztlan to Zoot Suit: Exploring Narratives of Mexican American History and Culture,” “Freedom and Terror: Cultures in Confl ict” and “Drugs, Death and Debauchery: Stories from the American Road.” “The benefi t is not just taking two courses with an integrated curriculum, but seeing connections across disciplines,” says Finley.
“There is more classroom time, which allows for a deeper understanding of course material and for students to engage in interesting and in-depth projects and fi eldtrips,” agrees CGCC English faculty Yvonne Reineke.
Free golf clinic at Ocotillo
Golfers may be able to improve their games by attending a free golf clinic at the Ocotillo Golf Resort starting at 8 a.m., Fri., Oct. 22.
Sponsored by Warren and Hagensen Wealth Management, at 8 a.m. there will be breakfast pastries and coffee at Bernard’s restaurant, with an intro by partner John Hagensen. At 8:20, Kay Jeanquartier, Ocotillo Golf Resort’s director of instruction, will discuss common physical and mental mistakes golfers make, appropriate shot preparation and techniques with a question and answer session. At 8:45, the clinic moves to the putting green as Jeanquartier gives physical instruction.
Golfers are asked to bring their own golf clubs. The event is free, but space is limited and RSVPs are required by calling 480-782-1034.
CGCC is located at 2626 E. Pecos Rd. in Chandler. For more information, visit
www.cgc.edu.
SanTan Sun Chronicles
City of Chandler was named one of the “100 Best Communities for Young People” by the America’s Promise Alliance, a partnership organization dedicated to youth and children and ING, a global financial services company. Its 2010 recognition marks the fourth win for Chandler in the competition. Chandler was given the honor for making young people’s health and education community priorities, including developing the Chandler Care Center, initiating the Mayor’s Youth Commission and more. Info:
www.americaspromise.org/100Best.
Anita Harger, P.H.R. of Chandler was hired as new director of human resources for Mercy Gilbert Medical Center. Harger is a human resources professional with more than 13 years of managerial, employee relations, talent management and organizational development experience, most recently at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center. She will oversee all aspects of human resources for more than 2,000 employees of Mercy Gilbert Medical Center. Info:
www.mercygilbert.org.
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