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More time for Centennial apps


Local artists, businesses and service


organizations can participate in two free Chandler Centennial celebrations in May. Organizers extended the vendor and artist application deadline to Fri., April 27 for participants in “100 Artists Celebrating 100 Years” and the “Chandler Bash of the Century.” The original vendor application due date of April 2 is now an “early bird” deadline and all applications submitted through Fri., April 27 will pay a $25 late fee. The “100 Artists” event, an expanded


version of the monthly Chandler Art Walk in historic downtown Chandler, runs from 4 to 10 p.m. Fri., May 18. It is expected to draw a larger than normal crowd to enjoy an evening of music, entertainment, food and beverages and the works of at least 100 local painters, sculptors, jewelers, photographers and other artists. The “Chandler Bash,” a family friendly


community celebration celebrating Chandler’s rich history and heritage, takes place from 4 to 10 p.m. on Sat., May 19 at Tumbleweed Park at 2250 S. McQueen Rd. Its free activities, entertainment, history displays, vendor booths and fireworks finale are expected to draw thousands of residents and visitors. Get information, including vendor


booth fees, at www.chandler100th.com or 480-782-2665.


Community


Planes, food, fun, history at Chandler Airport Dayz


The event will include an exhibit


of classic cars, sports cars, hot rods and other unique automobiles. Live entertainment will be provided by the popular Vegas-style duo Rockin’ Memories, featuring former Arizona Entertainer of the Year Pam Barker and drummer / keyboardist Bruce Rudolph. Admission and parking is free. The winners of an airport poster /


BIG BIRD: This World War II B-17 bomber, “Sentimental Journey,” will be on display with other aircraft at the annual Chandler Airport Dayz at the Chandler Municipal Airport April 14 to 15. Submitted photo


A weekend of aviation fun featuring a


variety of aircraft, classic cars, informational booths, vendors, food and live music is all part of Chandler Airport Dayz, held 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat., April 14 and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun., April 15 at Chandler Municipal Airport. Hosted by Chandler Air Service, a leading


flight school located at 1675 E. Ryan Rd., Chandler Airport Dayz is an official Chandler Centennial event. Several aircraft from the Commemorative


Air Force Arizona Wing Aviation Museum will be on display, including a World War II B-17 bomber, “Sentimental Journey,” and an SNJ advanced trainer similar to those based at many of the Valley’s airports during World War II. Tours inside and flights aboard the war birds will be available for purchase.


coloring contest for students in grades first through sixth will be announced at the event, with first place winners receiving a free airplane or helicopter ride over Chandler. Poster contest entry forms are available online at


www.chandleraz.gov/airport. Entry deadline is April 9.


Chandler Municipal Airport, owned and


operated by the City of Chandler, has been in operation since 1948 and is the 39th busiest general aviation airport in the country. Airport Dayz is organized by Chandler Air Service and the Chandler Airport Alliance to honor America’s war veterans and provide an opportunity for the public to visit Chandler’s airport and learn more about its businesses and the local aviation community. For more information about the poster


contest or Chandler Airport Dayz, visit www.chandleraz.gov/airport, or call 480-782-2225. For information on the Chandler Centennial, visit www.chandler100th.com.


CARING LEADERS: About Care Vice-Chair Nancy Norman with Executive Director Ann Marie McArthur at the 2011 About Care Golf Tournament. Submitted photo


April 7 – 20, 2012


Golf partners, sponsors needed


A quilt with 70 squares representing the


70 Arizona children who died from child abuse in 2010 and pinwheels for the 87,053 Arizona births in 2011 will be on display from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., April 7 at the National Child Abuse Prevention Month kickoff Expo to raise awareness for child abuse prevention. The free public expo takes place at Tumbleweed Park at 745 E. Germann Rd. in Chandler. Families can hear dignitaries’ comments,


attend seminars, visit booths and see static displays of fire trucks, ambulances, a mobile command unit, an AZ National Guard Hummer and a helicopter. Kids also can enjoy a bounce house, dunk tank, crafts and an art area hosted by Free Arts of Arizona. A children’s choir will also perform. For details, contact the Child Abuse


Prevention and Awareness Coalition at www.agavecreative.com/capac.


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