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events: Fountain Hills Annual Luminarias 12/22-12/24 - 12/23/10 10:41 AM
For 20 years, the tradition of lighting 2,000 holiday luminarias throughout Fountain Hills has attracted thousands of visitors and has seen few changes until now.
Holiday luminarias
What: A luminaria lighting around the lake in Fountain Hills.
When: 6 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, Dec. 22-24.
Where: North Saguaro Boulevard and East El Lago Drive.
Admission: Free
This year, less money in the Chamber of Commerce's events budget means there are fewer luminarias.
The event was almost canceled, but instead, the rim of the lake next to downtown, the one with the big fountain, will be lined with 600 bags for three … (2 comments)
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events: Old West Cook-off, with a touch of Old West Lifestyle...Chandler Arizona - 11/09/10 05:08 PM
Chandler Museum presents...
A slice of the Old West Lifestyle along with the Old Fashioned Culinary Competition is expected to draw wagon teams from across the western United States.
Competitors will prepare their foods from their authentic chuck wagons and use cooking methods and utensils in the style of those used in 1880s cattle drives. Meals will be available to purchase, and the event will also feature stage entertainment, family activities and shopping opportunities.
"These Chuck Wagon cooking teams are dedicated to maintaining authenticity and keeping this tradition of cooking over an open fire alive," said Chandler Museum Director Jody … (0 comments)
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events: Fountain Hills Arizona Craft Festival...this weekend 11/12-11/14/2010 - 11/09/10 04:47 PM
FOUNTAIN FESTIVAL OF ARTS AND CRAFTS - FREE Event - Saguaro Blvd and Avenue of the Fountain, in downtown Fountain Hills
November 12-14, 2010, 10 am - 5 pm
Fountain Hills Annual Arts and Crafts show is held on the Avenue of the Fountains, this 3-day juried show with nearly 480 artists attracts an estimate 170,000 visitors and features food booths, musicians, and beer gardens. Set against scenic mountains and the town's famous fountain, the festival features works such as sculptures, oil paintings and photography from nearly 500 artists...what a weekend of family fun! :)
For more weekend events … (0 comments)
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events: Gilbert Days...Starts this 11/13-11/21/2010 - 11/09/10 04:25 PM
Gilbert Days 2010 Parade
Celebrating the town's 90th birthday, Gilbert Days transports the Southeast Valley of the Sun back to a time when cattle roamed and Cowboys and Cowgirls ruled. Gilbert Days is the western-themed festival features a variety of events, which include a Pony Express re-enactment, a parade, a family fun run and a rodeo.
My all time favorite is the Gilbert Days Parade...this starts on November 13 @ 9am sharp!!! Grab your chairs and situate yourself between Juniper and Elliot, on Gilbert Road.
The newest category for the parade is kids on bicycles... kids on bicycles. Any child, … (0 comments)
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events: Cowboy Ted..premiering at Veterans Oasis Park in Chandler Arizona - 11/09/10 04:15 PM
The Environmental Educational Center at the Veteran Oasis Park in Chandler Arizona is offering a FREE family event, Sunset Series ..."Cowboy Ted...Arizona Singer and Storyteller."
Time: 11/10/2010 - Wednesday - 6-7pm
Bring blankets...it is finally going to be chiller...:) , chairs and food. S'mores and beverages are available for a small fee.
Cross Roads: Northeast corner of Chandler Heights and Lindsay Road
***Just another free and affordable event offered to you during these tough times! Phoenix Area Specialists has a list of city events that are being offered throughout the Valley of the Sun...Visit our web-site, I guarantee you will … (0 comments)
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events: So Many Things To Do This Weekend with the Family September 17-19, 2010 - 09/16/10 06:55 PM
Weekend Family Events for the Valley of the Sun
Shrine Circus
Sept. 17-19. The elephants and clowns arrive in Scottsdale. Come early for face painting, balloon animals, and ride the elephants. Free children's tickets available at Safeway Stores, Fry's Food Stores, Bashas, Food City, Walgreens, and Circle K and 7-Eleven stores. Adult tickets can be purchased in advance at the customer service desk of Safeways.
6:30 pm Sept. 17; 11 a.m., 3 and 6:30 pm Sept. 18; and 11 a.m., 3 and 6:30 pm Sept. 19
Grand March 3 pm show on Sept. 18
WestWorld of Scottsdale - 16601 North … (0 comments)
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events: Area Fashionistas/Local Arizonans showcase their designs - 09/16/10 05:41 PM
Keeping it Local
The Arizona chapter of Fashion Group International partners with Local First Arizona will host an evening of shopping...
30 Showcase Fashionistas of the Valley's best and top clothing and jewelry designers, boutiques, and artisans selected by a panel of judges from the FGI board.
Vendors will be giving away coupons and guests can shop merchandise with discounts up to half-off while noshing on catered culinary creations.
Time and Date: 5-9 pm - this Friday September 17Cost: $10.00 Where: Legend City
521 West Van Buren Street Website: Arizona Fashion Group International
Check us out...Phoenix Area … (0 comments)
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events: Arizona...East Valley 4th of July Weekend Events - 07/02/10 03:20 PM
Tempe Fireworks Weekend Festival
Tempe Town Lake Festival: 4 pm. This celebration includes Fantastic Family Fest, an inflatable village with rock climbing walls, face painting, relay races, rides and entertainment for kids. Cool off with water and games at the Splash Playground. Purchase hamburgers, hot dogs, barbecue, roasted corn, snow cones, ice cream, lemonade and bottled water. An honor guard presentation is held from 7 to 7:30 pm., and the winner of the Star Spangled Idol competition sings the National Anthem. Live bands perform pop, rock and country music on the Main Stage from 4:30 to 11 pm. Bring … (2 comments)
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events: Hey...Did you know, Today is National Flip Flop Day? - 06/18/10 11:46 AM
Hey...Did you know that today is National Flip Flop Day? To kick off festivities, Tropical Smoothie Cafe is offering a FREE treat!
Every year the third Friday of June marks National Flip Flop Day®.
Stop by any Tropical Smoothie Café wearing flip flops on this day and we'll help you kick off summer with a FREE 24 oz. Jetty Punch Smoothie*!
Every year in celebration of National Flip Flop Day®, Tropical Smoothie Café and Camp Sunshine work together on the event to raise money to send eligible families to the camp. Tropical Smoothie Café wants to THANK YOU for supporting National … (8 comments)
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events: Calling all MUD lovers... Curious aren't you?! :) - 06/18/10 11:42 AM
Saturday June 19, 20108:30am - 2pm Rain or Shine!
Just a little history...everyone loves history! :)
"Mighty Mud Mania" began in 1976 as the "Shout It Out Decathlon," a promotional gimmick for Johnson's Wax "Shout" Spray pre-wash. The activity was held in Chaparral Park in Scottsdale and the Johnson's Wax Company provided 300 white t-shirts for the participants. Johnson's dropped the program because our Arizona mud was too tough for the pre-wash. However, the City of Scottsdale felt the activity was so successful, that our Parks and Recreation Division incorporated the event into the summer recreation program. Re-named "Mighty Mud … (0 comments)
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events: An Evening under the Stars...Jazz Night at the Desert Botanical Gardens in Phoenix - 06/09/10 11:48 AM
Junction 10 presents...
Jazz in the Garden Spring Concert Series 2010
Jazz up your Friday night at the Desert Botanical Garden's spring concert series. Enjoy evenings surrounded by desert beauty and the sounds of the Valley's premier jazz musicians. Fabulous Food Fine Catering & Events provides a chef-attended food station featuring weekly specials for an additional charge. The Patio Café will also be open with food for purchase from the daily café menu. Cash bar and wine flights are available with the opportunity to purchase wine by the bottle.
June 11, 2010 7:30 - 9:30pm at the Ullman TerraceDoors … (2 comments)
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events: Do you know what "26 Blocks" is? - 05/06/10 04:03 PM
I hope that this caught your attention as much as it did catch mine. I was "surfing" around Yelp this morning wondering what is happening in Phoenix this weekend and stumbled upon 26 Blocks - First Friday Unveiling. Now I'm wondering what the heck is this event...:) Well, I'm liking it!! My husband bought me a new canon camera last year, and I like to think that someday I may be the next up and rising photographer of the century! Alright, who am I kidding...I'm just enjoying myself!
26 Blocks is...26 of the best photographers in Phoenix teamed up with 26 … (14 comments)
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events: Cinco de Mayo Festivities in Chandler, AZ…Another fun filled weekend - 04/28/10 02:19 PM
Today's history lesson...
On May 5, 1862, 4,000 Mexican soldiers held off 8,000 French and allied troops bent on reestablishing their presence in the New World. Recognition of the Mexican victory is widely celebrated in the United States.
In Chandler, the celebration is highlighted with the famous Chihuahua Races and the crowning of the King and Queen of Chihuahuas.
This weekend is the annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration honoring the Hispanic community and their contributions to the City of Chandler.
Saturday, May 1, 2010 10am - 11pm
Chandler Public Library Courtyard
So many activities throughout the day...
Chihuahua Races - … (0 comments)
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events: Schnef Farms - Pumpkin & Chili Party - 10/18/09 06:27 PM
Schnepf Farms..... It's that time of year for the Pumpkin and Chili Party!
I am so excited, we are going this Thursday with some close friends. Since living in the desert, this is the kind of fun that makes you feel like Fall is actually in the air...:)
Hours:
Thursday - Sunday for entire month
Thursday & Sundays 10am to 9pm *
Friday and Saturdays 10am to 10pm
*Please note a road widening project will be taking place on Rittenhouse Road Thursdays and Fridays til 4pm. Rittenhouse is not closed, but slowed. Please be aware. The town is aware of … (2 comments)
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events: Rim Country and Payson are kicking off Summer Celebrations…. - 05/14/09 06:09 PM
It's been a while since I have blogged about "Things to do…Places to go," but I am so excited about this weekend. You see, it has been a while since we have headed up to our house in Payson, every weekend we try and try to go north but you know how it goes, something always comes up….
But this weekend is the weekend, we are going north!!!!!! J
Payson, has its 2009 Gary Hardt Memorial Spring Rodeo this weekend! What a fun "Thing to do" this weekend! Details are…the rodeo starts this Thursday (May 14) gates opening at … (0 comments)
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events: October is Fire Prevention Month........... - 10/16/08 05:53 PM
October is fire prevention month...Chandler Fire and the National Fire Prevention Association want to remind you to "Prevent Home fires."
This I did not know...we were gone over the weekend and yep, you guessed it, one of our fire alarms was going to town...it was time to change the batteries. J
Fire Departments responded to nearly 400,000 home fires in the year 2006.
The National Fire Prevention Association has a list on their web-site on how to inspect your home for fire risks along with other vital information.
When looking to buy and/or sell, or know of anyone that is, … (2 comments)
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events: Fall Rythym Festival...Chandler, Arizona - 10/15/08 01:55 PM
This Saturday evening, October 18, 2008...come and enjoy a family fun event at the Annual Fall Rhythm Fest.
Some of the hottest bands from around the Valley will be entertaining...And vendors galore will be serving up some great food and beverages.
What a great way to spend the evening listening to music under the stars............Bring your lawn chairs and blankets.
Admission and parking it FREE!!!! But there is a charge for your food and beverages...............
For more schedule information and a map to Tumbleweed park
And for the finale there will be Fireworks!
When looking to buy and/or sell, or … (1 comments)
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events: Boo at the Phoenix Zoo! - 10/14/08 06:01 PM
For all those out there that do not know that school schedules, Chandler has been on Fall break for the past 2 1/2 weeks.
With 2 kids home and as they say, "We're totally BORED!" You have to think of fun stuff to do around town...yep you quessed it the Zoo! The weather is now at it's best and the animals are out and about.
The Phoenix Zoo has an outlined schedule of the events that will take place throughout the day...for more information.
This would be a fun safe time to Trick or Treat with your little ones.........
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events: Third Annual Scottsdale Fashion Week…November 6, 2008 - 10/14/08 05:18 PM
Lights.... Camera.... Fashion!
Scottsdale Fashion Week....a highly anticipated evening of style.....
November 6, 2008 from 5pm - 10pm
From Scottsdale Fashion Square..to the Scottsdale Waterfront..to SouthBridge... Discover and enjoy the Luxury Pavilion booths and the Milan-style Wearable ArtWalk on the SouthBridge Runway.
What a fun evening to relax around the Scottsdale waterfront!
For more information
When looking to buy and/or sell, or know of anyone that is, please Let Our Family Help Yours . If you would to visit our website please visit us at www.LetOurFamilyHelpYours.com where we have a wealth of information and tools to help … (1 comments)
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events: 17th Annual Frank Kush Fun Run & Walk - 10/07/08 04:58 PM
I was on my son's schools web-site Ryan Elementary looking at the October calendar for the kids. I found this interesting and yet every year we plan to attend and then something happens and we do not attend...unfortunately. This year I promised my son that I would find out when this event was taking place and make sure that we can attend, take the whole family and even our Golden Retriever...Duke. And yes he looks like the "Duke" from the baked beans commercial. :)
So I Googled Frank Kush and learned about his Foundation. What an interesting Bio, this gentlemen spent … (0 comments)
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