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Rainwater performs at Guedo’s Million dollar hole in one
Singer/composer Sam Rainwater will perform guitar and ukulele at Guedo’s A million bucks for a hole in one – that’s the grand prize in the 15th Annual
Cantina Grille from 5 to 7 p.m. Fri., Feb. 22. Achen-Gardner/Chandler Horizon Rotary Club Million Dollar Hole-In-One
He’ll entertain on what is most likely the only sandy beach bar with sea shells in Shootout, presented by Thorobred Chevrolet and hosted by the Crowne Plaza San
Chandler, which owner Guedo Zamora added last year. Marcos Golf Resort, 1 San Marcos Pl. in Chandler. It’s a fundraiser for the Chandler
“This beach bar is the perfect escape from the routine,” says Bart Salzman, a Horizon Rotary Club to raise money for local nonprofi ts. In 2007, the event raised
recent customer of Guedo’s. “You really feel like you’re on a beach in Mexico.” more than $40,000 for East Valley charities.
There’s a full bar with free chips and bean dip, and Mexican food available on The event happens over three consecutive weekends with eight qualifying days
the beach. Guedo’s is located at 71 E. Chandler Blvd., in downtown Chandler and plus the fi nals, starting Sat. to Mon., Feb. 16-18; Fri. to Sun., Feb. 22-24; Fri. and
can be reached at 480-899-7841. Sat., Feb. 29 and March 1, with the women’s shootout, semifi nals and $1 Million
Finals on Sun., March 2. All times are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
The Shootout will take place on a specially designed hole built on the practice
Golf benefi ts Basha High football
area of the San Marcos Golf Club. The hole will be used exclusively for this event,
which is open to adult golfers of all ages. A total of 13 daily prizes will be awarded,
Enjoy a day of golf and raise money for Basha Bears football at the program’s
including rounds of golf, golf clubs, restaurant gift certifi cates and other giveaways
5th Annual Golf Tournament held March 1 at Johnson Ranch Golf Course.
for holes-in-one and closest-to-the-pin each day of qualifying and in each of three
Sponsorships, golfers and individual slots are still available for the event, which
3-hour sessions daily.
begins with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m.
Participants make a charitable donation of $1 per ball to try to get as close as
The Basha High varsity football program, headed by Coach Tim McBurney, has
possible to the hole from about 100 yards away in any of three qualifying sessions
won its way to postseason play during each of its four years. To learn more about
daily: 9 a.m. to noon; noon to 3 p.m.; and 3 to 6 p.m. Anyone making a hole-in-one
the tournament, call Joyce McBurney at 480-734-5248.
during any session automatically qualifi es for the fi nals on March 2. If no holes-
in-one are made during a session, the closest to the pin in that session will qualify
for the semifi nals. There is no limit to the number of qualifying tries a contestant
Men wearing women’s
can make, and a prize is awarded for each session winner as well as the 10 closest
shots of each day.
shoes for cause
The International Men’s March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault and Gender Deadline nears for
Violence is held March 23 in downtown Chandler to benefi t My Sister’s Place.
Men are encouraged, but not required, to walk in women’s shoes, and
writers’ conference
participants are asked to obtain sponsors and pledges. High-heeled shoes and fl ip
February 28 is the last day registration will be accepted for the April 4 through
fl ops will be made available to marchers.
6 2008 Desert Dreams Writers’ Conference at the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf
“One in three women has experienced gender violence in her lifetime,” explains
Resort in historic downtown Chandler.
the march’s founder, Frank Baird. “That means someone you know, someone you
First-time and seasoned writers alike are invited to learn how to go from
care about, has been the victim of sexual violence.”
“polished to published in one weekend.” Other highlights include a writers’
The event is sponsored by Livelocalnow.com and Desert Wind Property
contest, editor and agent appointments, two days of workshops and inspiring
Management and Real Estate.
speeches from best-selling authors Sherrilyn Kenyon and Carly Phillips.
My Sister’s Place offers shelter to victims of domestic violence. To learn more
Cost to attend is $248. Visit www.desertroserwa.org/conference.htm for more
about the march, call Fayth at 480-202-7947, Cecilia at 480-246-4246 or visit
information and to register.
www.walkamileinhershoes.org.
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