14 February 4 - 17, 2012
Community colleges host SciTech Festival
School math competitions, high-tech training, sustainability presentations and leadership events are some of the activities Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC) will host as part of the Arizona SciTech Festival this quarter. All the Maricopa Community Colleges have scheduled more than 30 related activities on their campuses.
“The Maricopa Community Colleges are leaders in bringing education in the STEM subjects –science, technology, engineering and mathematics – to the people of Maricopa County, so it makes sense for us to participate in the SciTech Festival,” says Chancellor Rufus Glasper.
The SciTech Festival is a grass roots collaboration of some 200 industry, academic, arts, community and K–12 organizations showcasing to all Arizonans how science, technology and innovation will drive the state in the future. Under the theme “The Next 100 Years,” the inaugural festival is being launched in concert with the state’s 2012 centennial celebration. Modeled on San Diego’s highly-successful Science Festival that draws 60,000 participants annually, more than 150 activities will take place in diverse neighborhoods throughout Arizona. Signature events highlight exhibitions and show the innovative character of each region in areas such as aerospace, technology and bioscience. CGCC is at 2626 E. Pecos Rd. For specifi c programs in association with the SciTech Festival, visit
www.maricopa.edu/news.
Community ‘Drive’ for local youth
Showcasing nearly 200 classic cars, live entertainment, food and local vendors, the 9th Annual Downtown Chandler Classic Car and Hot Rod Show runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., Feb. 25 and benefi ts local youth center ICAN again this year. Last year’s show attracted some 20,000 visitors and included a local collector’s recent purchase at the Barrett-Jackson auction. Sponsored by the Country Clipper Barbershop, SanTan Sun News, Cobblestone Car Wash, Doehrman Company and the Downtown Chandler Community Partnership, organizer Maury Williamson of Country Clipper says some very unique “crowd pleasers” will be on display again this year. In addition to the cars, there will be live entertainment by the bands Pan Head Ronny and Star, a beverage area, a food court featuring downtown restaurants and arts and crafts vendors.
Last year, the free event brought in more than $10,000 to support ICAN’s free youth programs preventing youth substance abuse, gang activity and juvenile delinquency.
“We are honored to be named as benefi ciary of the car show again in 2012,” says ICAN’s Chief Executive Offi cer Becky Jackson. “It has become a staple to downtown Chandler and to be associated with the event is truly an honor.” Visitors are encouraged to utilize the two parking structures on the east side of Arizona Avenue, which can be accessed from Buffalo and Boston streets, as several historic downtown streets will be closed for the event.
Learn more about ICAN at 480-821-4207 or
www.icanaz.org. For more information about the event including details on registering a vehicle, visit
www.chandlercarshow.com or contact Williamson at 480-389-7709.
Deadlines for SanTan Sun News
The deadline for news and advertising is noon Wed., Feb. 8 for the Feb. 18, 2012 issue of the SanTan Sun News. All news must be submitted to
News@SanTanSun.com by that day to be considered for the next issue or by filling in the “submit a news release” form on the newspaper’s website at
www.SanTanSun.com. To send an item for consideration in the SanTan Family Fun, email it directly to
STFF@SanTanSun.com. Send advertising files and information to account reps or contact
Ads@SanTanSun.com. For full rate and deadline information, visit
www.SanTanSun.com and click on “About us,” or scroll to the bottom to the bottom of the home page to download the advertising packet at “Advertise with us.”
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