32 Dec. 15 - Jan. 18, 2008
Things to do
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San Tan Mountain Regional A Pioneer Winter, kids’ recognize, prevent and overcome
Park December ranger-led programs
seasonal classes at the Chandler
dangers facing them. They learn
and hiking events, 6533 W. Phillips
Museum, 178 E. Commonwealth
how to deal with strangers, survive
Rd., Queen Creek. 9 a.m. Sat., Dec.
Ave., Chandler. 10 to 11:30 a.m.
15: Walking in a Desert Wonderland,
a kidnapping and abduction
and 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sat., Dec. 22:
a 3-mile hike covering portions of the
attempts in a fun environment that
Children ages 5 and older can step
Moonlight and San Tan trails; 10 a.m.
is not scary or intimidating. Cost is
Wed., Dec. 19: Animal Olympics,
back in time and experience what
$26 and preregistration required.
an animal behaviors game followed
it was like to have a pioneer winter
by a presentation at the San Tan
in the desert, including making old- Info: 480-782-2718; registration:
Visitor Center featuring a scorpion,
fashioned decorations and playing
480-782-2641.
Western diamondback rattlesnake,
games. Classes are free, however
tarantula and other desert creatures; a $2 donation to the museum is
Imagine Tomorrow Computer
6 p.m. Sat., Dec. 22: Hiking with the suggested. Pre-register by contacting
Stars, a 2.5-mile hike by moonlight,
Classes For Kids Grand Opening
Museum Educator Julia Farrell at
mild to slow pace, all ages,
480-782-2717.
Open House, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
fl ashlights allowed but not required;
Submitted photo
Fri., Jan. 18 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
9 a.m. Thu., Dec. 27: The Legend
Chandler Arts and Crafts PUPPET PAL: Puppeteer Fran Brill and friends
Sat., Jan. 19, 1170 N. Gilbert Rd.,
of Goldmine Mountain, a 3-mile share Sesame Street fun at the Southeast
round-trip hike with a storytelling
League’s craft fairs 9 a.m. to 4
Regional Library on Jan. 5.
Suite 124, Gilbert. Learn about
ranger sharing the legend of Mansel
p.m. Dec. 22 and 23, Bashas’, 4940
programming and practice missions
Carter; moderately strenuous hike
S. Gilbert Rd. at Chandler Heights, Sesame Street puppeteer
with free computer demonstrations
with a mild pace; 9 a.m. Sat., Dec.
S. Chandler. Purchase handmade
Fran Brill, 2:30 p.m. Sat. Jan. 5,
for kids that are ongoing both
29: Desert Photography Hike, a
arts and crafts including jewelry,
Southeast Regional Library, 775 N.
Goldmine Trail hike to a scenic view stained glass, woodworks, fi ber
days. Info: 480-309-6441,
Greenfi eld Rd., Gilbert. Emmy Award-
and wildlife, all ages and camera skill crafts and more. A percentage of
www.imaginetomorrow.com.
winning puppeteer Fran Brill brings a
levels welcome. Appropriate hiking
all proceeds funds art supplies and
Sesame Street “Anything Muppet” to
attire and water are recommended
scholarships for area students. Info:
for all hikes, and sunscreen is
the library for songs and a discussion
480-983-0664.
Coupons On-line
recommended for day hikes.
on how she creates characters.
local shops - your savings
Participants should wear sturdy,
Program is free. Info: 602-652-3000,
Free Friday Funshop: Origami,
closed-toe shoes or boots for hikes
www.mcldaz.org.
and programs. Park admission is $6,
4 to 6 p.m. Fri., Dec. 28, Olpin Art
www.Clipit.biz
no extra charge for programs and
Center, 141 W. Boston St., Chandler.
hikes. Park hours: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Learn Japanese paper folding and
Safe Kids, 10 a.m. to noon
Sunday through Thursday; Friday
make cool things. Ages 5 and older
Tue., Jan. 15, Andersen Jr. High,
and Saturday 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Info:
with a parent. Info: 480-812-8202,
1255 N. Dobson Rd., Chandler.
www.maricopa.gov/parks. www.olpinartcenter.com. Children ages 5 to 12 learn how to
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