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Join the New Bubble Blast
Program at the TRC!
The Tumbleweed Recreation Center has created a new bubble
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program that will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 19. Children
fi ve years old and younger can soak up fun in the suds as
they blow bubbles with wands and machines throughout
This month’s
the TRC courtyard! There is a $2 fee per child except for TRC
Just4Kids Page is pass holders. For more information, call 480-782-2900.
sponsored by:
The City of Chandler
Recreation Division KIDS
Become a Green Teen at the EEC
Teens who care about the environment and enjoy serving
Now you can sign up for the new monthly City of Chandler
their community can get together to plan and implement their
own environmentally-based projects. Possible project areas
Recreation and Special Events e-newsletters to stay informed on
include recycling, composting, gardening, park clean-ups and
the latest programs, classes and seasonal events provided by the
animal care. Participating teens (13-18) will develop valuable
career and leadership skills, and they may join this free group
Community Services Department throughout the year by visiting
at any time. Pre-registration is required, and everyone must
http://www..chandleraz.gov/listservchandleraz.gov/listserv.html.
sign in and out daily. Green Teens meets on Tuesdays through
November 25 from 3-5 p.m. at the Environmental Education
Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd. For more information, call
480-782-2890 or visit
www.chandleraz.gov/veterans-oasis
Come Out for Saturday Family
Birdwalks at the Environmental
Education Center
Nature Night Pajama Party
Need a little extra time for some holiday shopping? Want to
Volunteers from the Desert Rivers Audubon Society will lead
give your kids a chance to get outside and explore nature?
guided birdwalks through Veterans Oasis Park. Participants
Sign your kids up for a Pajama Nature Night Party at the
will observe the many species of birds that populate central
Environmental Education Center on Wednesday, Dec. 3
Arizona’s desert and wetland habitats. This is a great way for
from 5-8 p.m. and you can do both at once! There will be
the entire family to enjoy nature together! Birdwalks depart
a fl ashlight walk in jammies (closed-toe shoes required),
from the Environmental Education Center about every 20
followed by a movie with popcorn. This event is for children
minutes. Free loaner binoculars will be provided by Desert
3-8 years old and the fee is $4. For more information, call
Rivers Audubon and the EEC, but you are welcome to bring
480-782-2890 or visit
www.chandleraz.gov/veterans-oasis.
your own. Please wear attire appropriate for the weather and
carry plenty of water and snacks. Family birdwalks will take
place on the fi rst Saturday of each month. 8 a.m.-noon. from
November through March. This program is free but requires pre-
registration. For more information and registration information,
call 480-782-2890 or visit
www.chandleraz.gov/veterans-oasis.
Get Ready for the Tumbleweed Tree
Lighting Ceremony & Parade of Lights
The City of Chandler invites you and your family to celebrate the
Inaugural Woofstock Event Coming
holiday season with family and friends at the bright and festive
Parade of Lights and the offi cial lighting of the Tumbleweed
to Tumbleweed Park Nov. 15!
Tree on Saturday, Dec. 6 in historic downtown Chandler! The
festivities begin at 4:30 p.m. with holiday music, entertainment,
Woofstock, The Great Chandler Dog Walk, is a new special
arts & crafts, food & beverage vendors and a special visit from
event for the City of Chandler that will occur Nov.15 from
Santa! The Parade of Lights begins at 7 p.m., with the lighting
8 a.m.-noon at Tumbleweed Park. The event will feature
of the Tumbleweed Tree immediately following the parade.
three walking courses, dog contests, demonstration booths,
interactive activities and fun for the whole family! For more
information, visit
www.chandleraz.gov/woofstock.
Sign Up for the “Lunch with
Tumbleweed Recreation Center Offers
Santa Coloring Contest”
“After-School Movie Days” in November
Kids (ages 3-8) can enter this fun holiday coloring contest
for a chance to have lunch with Santa on December
20. Forms will be available beginning November 3 for
The Tumbleweed Recreation Center’s “After-School Movie Days”
pick up at City recreation centers or by downloading
program continues throughout November and December. There
from
www.chandleraz.gov/special-events.
are now showings on Election Day on Nov. 4 and Veterans Day
on Nov. 11, but the next showing is “Ratatouille” on Tuesday,
Nov. 18, at 4:30 p.m. The fee is $2 for youths (6-12) and $3
for teens (13-17). Other upcoming movies include “Miracle”
on Nov. 25 and “The Parent Trap” on Dec. 2. TRC also offers
Bring the Kids to Santa’s House in
“Monday Matinees” at 11:30 a.m. for preschoolers ($2 per
child) on Nov. 3 with a showing of “Chicken Run” and “The
Downtown Chandler
Rescuers Down Under” on Nov. 10. For more information, call
480-782-2900 or visit
www.chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed.
The holidays are quickly approaching! Get in the spirit of the
season by bringing your children to A.J. Chandler Park for
a free picture with Santa on the following dates: Saturday,
Dec. 6, 4:30-8:30 p.m.; Thursday, Dec. 11, 6-8 p.m.; Saturday,
Dec. 13, Noon-5 p.m.; and Saturday, Dec. 20, Noon-5 p.m.
BREAK TIME
The winter issue of Break Time magazine is now available at many City of
Chandler buildings and facilities and at Chandler Fry’s Store or by visiting
www.chandleraz.gov/breaktime. Registration for Chandler residents starts
Visit Santa at the Historic
Saturday, Nov. 15. Non-resident registration begins Friday, Nov. 21. For
more information about Chandler Recreation programs, classes and events,
McCullough-Price House
visit
www.chandleraz.gov/recreation or call 480-782-2727.
ALWAYS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.CHANDLERAZ.GOV/BREAKTIME
On Friday, December 19 from 4-7 p.m., Chandler’s historic
McCullough-Price House will host a special “Cookies &
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Photos” with Santa. Families are invited to visit with Santa
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and take photos with their children, enjoy cookies and
create a holiday ornament! All ages are welcome. There is
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a $5 fee per photo. The McCullough-Price House is located
at 300 S Chandler Village Dr, at the southwest corner of
2075 NORTH ALMA SCHOOL RD.
the Chandler Fashion Center. For more information, visit,
CHANDLER, AZ 85224
www.chandleraz.gov/pricehouse or call 480-782-2876.
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