www.SanTanSun.com
Chandler Rhythm Fest, 5:30 to 9:15 p.m. Oct. 16, Tumbleweed Park, 2250 S. McQueen Rd., Chandler. Bring lawn chairs and blankets to the park to enjoy KC Blues Band from 5:45 to 7 p.m. and The Big Zephyr from 7:30 to 9:15 p.m. The evening concludes with a fireworks grand finale at 9 p.m. Event admission and parking are free. Food and beverages will be available for purchase, and kids’ activities are available for a nominal fee. The event is presented by SRP and the City of Chandler, with the support of the Chandler Lions Club. Info: 480-782-2735, visit
www.chandleraz.gov/special-events.
Chandler Sunset Library children’s activities, 4930 W. Ray Rd., Chandler: KidTalk, 1 p.m. Oct. 16, 23, 30 – Teen tutors, who primarily speak English, Spanish and Chinese, help kids in grades K-12 improve their English grammar, reading and speaking skills; Monsters! 11:30 a.m. Oct. 20 – Ages 3 to 5 listen to monster stories and make a monstrous craft, preregistration required; Build ‘n’ Play, 10:15 a.m. Oct. 28 – The library supplies the DUPLO blocks and children ages 3 to 5 supply the imagination to engineer creations. All are free. Info: 480-782-2800,
www.chandlerlibrary.org.
Music Class #2, 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 16, Gangplank, 260 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler. Ages 7 and older learn how music affects emotion by listening to a variety of musical genres and discussing how each makes them feel and how the musicians created those emotions. The end result is an art piece created from listening to a piece of music. Free. Info: 877-426-4755,
www.gangplankhq.com/events.
Kids Rock Stars Family Fitness Event, 9 to 11 a.m. Oct. 16, Tempe Marketplace, 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe. The V-Knights, a blues band comprised of three tweens from Chandler, perform rock hits. Other highlights include visits with the Arizona Diamondbacks’ mascot, Baxter, demonstrations from Phoenix Fire Department and face painting. ASU Track and Field is providing a running track, and the YMCA will demonstrate family fitness activities. All ages, with fitness activities geared for ages 6 to 12. Free. Info: 602-546-3351.
Boyce Thompson Arboretum nature treks, 45 minutes east of Mesa on US-60 near Milepost 223. Bird Walk, 8:30 a.m. Oct. 16 and 24 – Learn to identify colorful birds and exotic migrants, such as Northern Cardinals and Spotted Towhees; Butterfly Walk, 9:30 a.m. Oct. 23 – Learn to identify colorful butterfly species like Pipevine Swallowtails and the colorful blue-black butterflies that are dependent on Watson’s Dutchman’s Pipe plants found onsite. Events are for all ages; bring binoculars and water. Admission: $7.50 ages 13 and older, $3 ages 5 to 12, free ages 4 and younger. Info: 520-689-2811,
http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu.
Mom-e Club Gilbert, 8:30 a.m. Oct. 18 and third Monday of month and 11:30 a.m. Oct. 25 and fourth Tuesday at Your Accountant’s Office, 4140 E. Baseline Rd., Suite 101- 111, Mesa. Monthly networking group specifically designed for local mom or dad entrepreneurs, to build business relationships and learn from others in their same shoes. Info:
www.mom-eclub.com or Angela Sticca Snyder, 480-478-6484 or
cutaxes@opriusmail.com.
Things to do
Tumbleweed Recreation Center activities, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler: Tumbleweed Tots, 9 to 11 a.m. Oct. 19, 21, 26, 28 – Children ages 5 and younger with an adult enjoy a safe play space with toys, equipment and activities for $2 to $3 per day; Family Night, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20, 27 – All ages enjoy themed recreational activities and entertainment each week including JumpStartKids Fitness on Oct. 20 and Halloween Carnival Oct. 27 for $2 to $4; Bikes, Bounce & Boogie, 9 to 11 a.m. Oct. 27 – Ages 5 and younger with an adult enjoy a fun-filled morning of bikes, tricycles, pedal push cars, a bounce house and music, program is subject to cancellation with inclement weather, $2 to $3. Info: 480-782-2900, registration: 480-782-2641,
www.chandleraz. gov/tumbleweed.
Perry Branch Library programs, 1965 E. Queen Creek Rd., Gilbert: Pre-K Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 19, 26 – Ages 3 to 5 have fun with flannel board rhymes, dancing, songs, shakers, bubbles, parachute play and age-appropriate books; Wiggle Worms, 10:30 or 11:15 a.m. Oct. 20 and 27 – Tots ages 18 months to 3 years with a parent have fun with flannel board rhymes, songs, shakers, bubbles, parachute play and age-appropriate books; Perry High School Book Discussion, 3:30 p.m. Wed., Oct. 20 – Perry faculty and staff participate in monthly book discussion; Perry Film Series, 1 p.m. Tue., Oct. 26 – Monthly viewing of indie, foreign or documentary films, popcorn served; Baby Time, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 21, 28 – Introduce babies ages newborn to 20 months old to books, songs and fingerplays. Info: 602-652-3000,
www.mcldaz.org.
Inspirador open house, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wed., Oct. 20, 63 E. Boston St., at Arizona Avenue in downtown Chandler, to showcase venue for corporate events, weddings, cocktail parties, rehearsal dinners, baby showers and more. The evening includes a micro brew tasting with SanTan Brewing Company and Republic National Distributing Company and food tasting with Santa Barbara Catering Company. Free. Info:
celebrate@inspirador.com, 480-244-4775 or
www.inspirador.com.
Southeast Regional Library events, 775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert: Big Read Book Discussion,1 to 2 p.m. Oct. 20 – Discuss “The Call of the Wild” by Jack London; Adopt A Pet, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 22 – Maricopa County Animal Care and Control’s Mobile Adoption Bus visits for onsite adoptions of friendly dogs and cats, who are are spayed or neutered, have all their initial vaccinations and dogs come with a license; Family Movie Night, 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 26 – Watch a popular animated children’s film. All are free. Info: 602-652-3000,
www.mcldaz.org.
Aqua Explorers: Parent/Child Splash & Swim, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 21, Gold Medal Swim School, 6909 W. Ray Rd., Suite 27, Chandler. Supervised open swim time introduces kids to the joys of safe water exploration and discovery. Ages 6 and younger with an adult; tots younger than 3 must wear a washable, reusable swim diaper – no disposables permitted – available in the swim shop. Free. Preregistration required. Info: 480-961-SWIM,
www.goldmedalswimschool.com.
Farmer’s Market, 3 to 7 p.m. Oct. 21, 28; Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, 3 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler. Visit more than 30 vendors selling fresh produce, baked goods, gourmet food and handmade crafts. Free admission. Info: 480-855-3539,
www.downtownchandler.org.
Super Chevy Show, gates open 5 p.m. Oct. 22 and 9 a.m. Oct. 23 and 24 with racing throughout the day, Firebird International Raceway, 20000 Maricopa Rd., off I-10, Chandler. Watch the high-powered Chevy race, the Nitro Coupe Challenge, Ground Pounding Nitro Couples, Nitro Nostalgia Funny Cars and Jet Cars events. A classic Chevy show is available, too. Ages 6 and older. $10 adults, $5 tribal members, free ages 12 and younger on Fri.; $25 to $33 adults, $13 to $17 tribal members, $8 ages 12 and younger reserved seating, free ages 12 and younger general seating on Oct. 23 and 24. Info: 602-268-0200,
www.firebirdraceway.com.
Women’s Health and Wellness Expo, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 23, registration required by Oct. 22, Mercy Gilbert Medical Office Building, 3420 S. Mercy Rd., Gilbert. During the morning session, listen to various discussions on topics from breast and heart health to self-esteem. The afternoon session features breakout sessions on topics such as spirituality, diabetes, preconception, hormone replacement therapy, exercise and weight management and recognizing stroke symptoms. The health fair offers heart, blood sugar, osteoporosis and antioxidant screenings, flu shots, body mass index measurements, massages and prizes. The cost is $20, which includes continental breakfast and lunch. Registration: 877-728-5414.
2010 Chandler Health Fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sat., Oct. 23, St. Katherine’s Greek Orthodox Church Community Center, 2716 N. Dobson Rd., Chandler. Children of all ages receive free vision exams, dental exams and more. Info: 480-899-4611,
www.azhealthfairs.com.
Arizona Classic Jazz Society event, 1 to 4 p.m. Sun., Oct. 24, Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, 1 N. San Marcos Pl., Chandler. Vocalist Cheryl Stephens appears with the popular 52nd Street Jazz Band. Stephens has performed with the Jeff Woodhouse Dixieland Jazz Band, Desert City Six, Big Tiny Little, Jimmy Rivers, Coyote Hills, Igor’s Jazz Cowboys and others, appearing frequently on the festival and cruise circuit. Cost for the show is $10 for ACJS members, $15 for nonmembers and younger than 18 years of age are free. Those who become an ACJS member at the show can get in free. Yearly membership cost is $35 per couple or $25 per single. Info: 480-620-3941,
www.azclassicjazz.org.
Abuse, Drugs and Secrets of the Adolescent in
Arizona, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 25, register by Oct. 15, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center Office Building, 3420 S. Mercy Rd., Gilbert. Experts in law enforcement, social services and the medical industry present a variety of topics focused on recognizing the signs of physical and sexual abuse, understanding the challenges teens face ranging from peer pressure and drugs to sexual activity, and reviewing reporting requirements and responsibilities. Admission is $50 for CHW East Valley employees, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical
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Center employees, and EMS, fire and police officials. The fee is $75 for nonemployees. Continental breakfast and lunch is included. Registration: 877-728-5414.
Free Landscape Workshops, Chandler Senior Center, 202 E. Boston St., Chandler: Water Smart Workshops, 6 to 8:45 p.m. Oct. 26 and Nov. 2 and 9, a three-part series; Pruning and Maintaining Your Landscape, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. Tue., Nov. 16. Open to Chandler utility customers and sponsored by the City of Chandler; registration required. Info, registration: 480-782-3580,
www.chandleraz.gov/water.
Wednesday Afternoon Book Discussion, 2 to 3 p.m. Wed., Oct. 27, Ed Robson Branch Library, 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes. Adults discuss “The Girl Who Chased the Moon” by Sarah Allen. Info: 602-652-3000,
www.mcldaz.org.
13th annual “Learning, Loving and Living with Cancer” luncheon, 11 a.m. Thu., Oct. 28, Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, 1 N. San Marcos Pl., Chandler. Patty White, president and CEO of Chandler Regional Medical Center, hosts the luncheon, which features speakers Dr. Edgar H. Hernandez and Dr. Lora Hebert, breast surgeons, and Christine Faraci, president of Elemental Life. The event is a fundraiser benefiting education, screening and treatment resources for Arizona cancer patients. Proceeds benefit the Desert Cancer Foundation of Arizona, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. Tickets are $35 per person or $350 per table and purchasable at
www.desertcanceraz.org; click on the event. Info: 480-540-3293
EVCT Audition, 5 p.m. for ages 8 to 11, 7 p.m. for ages 12 to 18 Oct. 28 and 29. Youths try out for a part in “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” at East Valley Children’s Theatre. Expect to cold read from script. Bring a photo of yourself. Free. Preregistration required. 4830 E. Main St., Mesa. Info: 480-756-3828,
www.evct.org.
The 235th annual USMC Birthday Ball, 5:30 p.m. Nov. 6, Oakwood Country Club, 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd., Sun Lakes. Open to all Marines of all ages and their guests. Listen to keynote speakers Maricopa County Attorney and former Marine Rick Romley. Entertainment includes the 10th U.S. Army Band, Tempe Police Pipe Band, Casa Grande High School uniformed cadet color guard, bulldog mascot, authentically costumed and armed Revolutionary War re-enactors. Active-duty Marines and their guests, as well as Marines who have served their country as long ago as pre-World War II until as recently as Afghanistan and Iraq today will be in attendance. The Marines will pay tribute to the missing and fallen, and representatives from all eras of service will be called to attention. Guests are served a full prime rib dinner with all the trimmings. A donation of $45 is suggested per guest. Info: 480-883-9393, 480-250-0984,
www.eastvalleymarines.org.
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