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participate in the fight against cancer at this fundraising, community event where teams camp out overnight and walk or run the high school track. Vendors, entertainment and local bands are welcome to participate. Sponsorships from individuals, large corporations or local Chandler businesses are also needed. Info:
www.relayforlife.org/chandleraz.
Take Charge of Your Life!, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Chandler Downtown Library, 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler. Life Coach Catherine Nelson, Ph.D. will introduce a step-by-step process of self-discovery that “sparks passion and purpose in your life.” The program is free. Info: 480-782-2800,
infodesk@chandlerlibrary.org,
www.chandlerlibrary.org.
Two City of Chandler irrigation workshops: 6 to 8:45 p.m. May 19, Training Room B-North of Chandler City Hall, 175 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler – Learn about lawn sprinkler system operation and maintenance; 2 to 4 p.m. May 20 at Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler – Learn about
weather-based “smart” irrigation controllers. The City offers rebates of up to $250 on smart controllers, which monitor local weather and make appropriate changes to landscape watering schedules, reducing water usage by as much as 30 percent. Info: 480-782-3580, visit
www.chandleraz.gov/water.
Pitta Souvli Mediterranean Grill belly dancing performance by Mahin, Fri., May 20, 1940 S. Alma School Rd. at Germann, Chandler. Call 480-907-5893 for performance times and reservations or visit
www.pittasouvli.com.
Chandler Therapeutic Recreation’s annual “You Look Marvelous” Fashion Show, 10:30 a.m. May 21, Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler. See models on stage with fashions from Kohl’s department store. Tickets are $25 and include a luncheon, raffle and the show. For tickets, call 480-782-2709. Info:
www.chandleraz. gov/therapeutic.
3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament benefiting ICAN, a Chandler nonprofit youth organization, with pre-event dinner on Sat., May 21, tourney on Sun., May 22, at the Rim Club, Payson. On May 21, enjoy cocktails and sunset views with a prime rib buffet, live and silent auction and entertainment by Michael Sicoly. The dinner is $65 per person. On May 22, golf starts after a noon registration and lunch with an awards dinner immediately following play. Tournament entry includes golf fees and cart, lunch, awards dinner and gifts bag for $250 per golfer. ICAN is a nonprofit organization that provides free, comprehensive programs that empower youth to be productive, self-confident and responsible members of the community. ICAN serves more than 2,000 youth and their families annually with research- based programs that are specifically designed to meet their needs. Info: 928-474-8062, 928-472-2765,
www.icanaz.org.
Take a Swing at Breast Cancer golf tournament, 6 a.m. check in, 7 a.m. shotgun start, Sat., May
28, Western Skies Golf Club, 1245 E. Warner Rd., Gilbert. The tournament benefits Jenny Willman, a teacher from the Chandler school district who is battling Stage 3 breast cancer. Watch Me Grow Child Care and Preschool in Gilbert is sponsoring Willman and the event. Info: 480-633-5523,
Cheryl@watchmegrowchildcare.com.
All-American Wrestling Camp, June 6 to 10, Chandler High School, 350 N. Chandler Ave., Chandler. Youth wrestling camp runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with beginners attending a morning session from 8:30 a.m. to noon and advanced youth wrestlers attending the morning session and an afternoon intensive session from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. A spokesperson says the camp is one of the biggest wrestling camps in Arizona and a fundraiser for the school’s wrestling program. Info: Vidal Mejia,
mejia.vidal@
chandler.k12.az.us or Curtis Owen at
owen.curtis@
chandler.k12.az.us.
For more things to do,
turn to the SanTan Family Fun in the Center spread.
ADVERTISEMENT GEM TALK May birthstone by Jane Rakhman, Rakhman Jewelers Bright vivid green colors of the emerald distinguish the May gemstone, originally found in Queen Cleopatra’s
ancient Egyptian emerald mines. Highly valued in the middle ages by Spanish conquistadors for its “green fi re,” they embarked on notorious campaigns to fi nd the location of South America’s legendary emerald mines. Emerald, the green variety of the mineral beryl, is the most famous and favored green gemstone. Pure beryl is
white; emerald’s green color is caused by chromium impurities. Deep green is the most desired color in emeralds, and the paler the color of the emerald, the lesser its value. Flawless stones are very uncommon, and are noted for their great value. But
emeralds are notorious for their fl aws, and some people actually prefer an emerald with very minute fl aws over a fl awless emerald, as this proves authenticity of the stone. Many emerald fl aws can be hidden by treating the emeralds with oil. Newer, more eff ective fracture-fi lling techniques are also practiced. Irradiation of some emerald gems is somewhat eff ective in removing certain fl aws. Many emerald fakes and doublets are known. Two pale-colored stones may be
glued together with a deep green paste, creating a stone resembling emerald. Faceted green glass also resembles emerald, and it may be coated with a hard substance to mask its low hardness. Synthetic emeralds are also sold to unwary buyers without them knowing the stone is not real. Experts can distinguish all these fakes, and it is especially important to only purchase emeralds from reliable dealers. Experts can also determine if an emerald was treated with oil to mask internal fl aws. Generally, unless otherwise specifi ed, it can be assumed that an emerald has been treated with oil. Emeralds may develop internal cracks if hit hard or if subjected to extreme temperature changes. Emeralds
treated to mask internal fl aws should never be cleaned with an ultrasonic jewelry cleaner, nor should they be washed with soap. T ese practices will remove the oil and expose the hidden internal fl aws. It is best to have your jeweler clean and inspect your emerald jewelry. In addition to creating custom designed, one-of-a-kind fi ne jewelry, selling and repairing designer, traditional
and fashion jewelry, Rakhman Jewelers in Chandler also supports a number of area nonprofi ts, including Sun Lakes Charities, Chandler Service Club, ICAN, CHW Foundation of East Valley and Desert Cancer Foundation of Arizona.
QUESTION OF THE MONTH
For all those who answer correctly, their names will go into a basket and one winner per family will be chosen. T e winner will receive a free CITIZEN watch.
Question: What material is traditionally used to treat emeralds for fl aws?
Contact Jane Rakhman by calling 480-857-9707 or email
Jane@RakhmanJewelers.com with your answer. Include your full name and a telephone number (not for publication).
Answer to the March question:
What are the 4 “C’s” used to determine the value of a diamond? Cut, color, clarity and carat weight.
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