26 November 3 - 16, 2007
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Fulton Ranch adds eatery Chamber networks Chandler
Southern Chandler residents have a new place to please their palates with the The Chandler Chamber of Commerce hosts its monthly Networking @
recent opening of Michael’s Pasta and Steakhouse at Fulton Ranch Towne Center,
9 event at 8:45 a.m. Fri., Nov. 2 at Western International University, 55 N.
in the former Johnny Carino’s, on the southwest corner of Arizona Avenue and
Arizona Pl. in Chandler. This month’s featured speaker is Greg Giczi, general
Ocotillo Road.
manager of Channel Eight, Arizona PBS, who talks about the station’s impact
The 6,700-square-foot, locally owned restaurant features Old World Italian décor
on the community and how others can get involved. The event is free but
and offers gourmet pastas, salads, sandwiches, brick oven pizzas and specialties
registration is required.
such as chicken Marsala, salmon angel and veal saltimbocca.
The Chamber’s Women’s Council holds its monthly meeting at 8 a.m. Tue.,
“We’re excited to be a part of the Chandler community,” says owner Michael
Ryan. “We welcome area residents into our dining room to sample our delicious
Nov. 6 at the Chamber offi ces, 25 S. Arizona Pl., Suite 201. Featured is media
dishes made with fresh ingredients.”
personality Heidi Foglesong introducing Dr. Nick Morrison and his wife, Terri,
Michael’s Pasta and Steakhouse is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through
from the Morrison Vein Institute. The discussion focuses on vein problems for
Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
women on the go, including the effects on pain and health for the whole body.
Other new offerings at Fulton Ranch Towne Center include Ross Dress for Dr. Morrison is considered one of the country’s leading vascular surgeons.
Less and Famous Footwear. Play N Trade, My Girlfriend’s Kitchen, Jiffy Lube and There is no cost to attend but registration is requested.
Checker Auto are scheduled to open later this year.
A Technology Corner Lunch seminar is sponsored by the Chamber from
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thu., Nov. 8 at the Chamber offi ces. “Understanding
Motorcars rolls out new showroom
Microsoft’s New Windows Vista” is presented by Keith Garred of Microsoft. He
discusses how Windows Vista Business can lower your PC management costs,
Motorcars of Arizona, “the home of pre-owned vehicles at no-haggling, set improve security and help you stay better connected. The cost to attend is $5
prices,” rolls out its new Chandler showroom located a half block west of Gilbert for members and $10 for nonmembers.
Road on Chandler Boulevard.
The Chamber’s Business After Business networking evening and wine and
“Our aim was to make the car buying experience as simple and painless as
cheese tasting is set for 5 p.m. Thu., Nov. 8 at Fidelity Investments, 7001 W. Ray
possible,” says Pat Butler, owner of Motorcars of Arizona. “With over 30 years of
Rd. in Chandler Admission is $5 for members and $15 for nonmembers.
experience in the automotive industry, I put myself in the shoes of my customers
Wake Up Chandler, the Chamber’s networking meeting, is scheduled for
and think about how I would like to be treated. The end result is a place staffed by
7:30 to 9 a.m. Wed., Nov.14 at Wells Fargo Bank, 925 E. Ocotillo Rd., on the
knowledgeable automotive consultants who help the buyer choose the right car for
their needs, and all without the pressures of negotiating.”
southwest corner of McQueen and Ocotillo. Admission is $5 for members and
Chandler Motorcars is open daily. Visit
www.MotorcarsofArizona.com for
$15 for nonmembers.
additional information.
Register for chamber events at
www.chandlerchamber.com and click events
calendar or call 480-963-4571.
Corporate Chronicles
Do you Raku?
Imagine Tomorrow, which offers computer classes for children ages
Japanese festival celebrates ancient arts
2-and-a-half to 7 years old, is enrolling for winter/spring 2008 classes in the
East Valley. Each class combines a fun learning adventure with sophisticated Fans of ceramics and cultural art are invited to the annual Raku Arts & Crafts
technology concepts. Children work on their own computers using Imagine
Festival sponsored by The Potter’s Edge, City of Chandler and Elks Lodge
Tomorrow software that is custom built for each lesson and adjusts to each
and held Nov. 16 and 17 Along Arizona Avenue between Boston and Buffalo
child’s academic and technical ability levels. Info: 480-309-6441, www.
streets.
imaginetomorrow.com.
This free event celebrates the ancient Japanese pottery method called Raku,
Tri-Lite Builders of Chandler is in the top 500 ranking among its peers
which began in Japan in 1550 A.D. and is still used today by contemporary
for the second year by Qualifi ed Remodeler Magazine, a national industry
potters. Throughout the festival, attendees observe practitioners of the Raku
publication.
craft as they fi re, decorate and glaze pottery pieces. There will also be Japanese
The full-service, design/build remodeling company was ranked 413th
Tea Ceremonies, dancers, musical performers, kids games, food vendors and
in the nation for its superior client service and excellence in remodeling,
following its fi rst recognition in 2002 “for its commitment to superior client
arts and crafts on display and available for purchase.
service and excellence in remodeling.” Tri-Lite Builders accepts the honor in
Featured guest speaker is internationally known Raku artist Jim Romberg,
2007 as it marks the 25th anniversary of the company, which was founded
who will demonstrate the art of Raku, Saturday morning and afternoon.
in 1983. Tri-Lite has been recognized over the years by organizations such
Romberg’s workshops are well-known throughout the United States, France,
as the National Association of the Remodeling Industry and the Registrar of Geneva, and Switzerland. Romberg developed and organized “Raku Summit
Contractors.
2005: Origins, Impact and Contemporary Expression,” which showed at the
Chick-fi l-A Crossroads Towne Center celebrates its birthday Nov. 12-19 ASU Art Museum last winter and is currently the director of the Eagleheart
with prizes and free food, and a birthday bash from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 19 with
Center for Arts & Inquiry.
the Chick-fi l-A cow, cupcakes and prizes. The restaurant is also sponsoring
This year’s festival also includes a Japanese Tea Ceremony, performed both
a food drive to benefi t benefi t the Chandler Christian Community Center
Friday night and several times during the day on Saturday. In addition, there
Food Bank until Nov. 17. During the drive, any person who donates a non-
perishable food item will receive a coupon good for a free Chick-fi l-A Chicken
will be four Raku pottery kilns fi ring all day. Visitors may purchase an unglazed
Sandwich. Chandler Christian Community Center is the largest charitable
bisque pot and paint it with Raku glaze. Kiln attendants will fi re it, and in less
organization with a food bank that provides food and clothing to the low
than two hours time, it can be taken home.
income and homeless in Chandler, providing for 82,000 people throughout
For more information on the event, call 480-786-8003 or visit
the area in 2006. Info:
www.chandlerfoodbank.org.
www.raku-art-festival.com.
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