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Things to do
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Children’s Book Week author visits, Sat., Nov. 7-9); Cinderella Miss (ages 10- 12); Cinderella Teen
3, Chandler Public Library, Downtown Branch, 22 S. (ages 13-17); and Cinderella Woman (ages 18-26).
Delaware St., Council Chambers, 2nd fl oor, Chandler. Each participant may attend the state fi nals and
Various authors meet and greet kids and parents. receives a participation award. Info: Kimberly Brown,
Library closures:
Noon, Lola Rainey, who will read from her children’s 480-236-1169. All four Chandler Public Library locations will be closed on
picture book, Sad Sam, Glad Sam.; 1 p.m., Sheri
Mon., Nov. 12, Thu., Nov. 22, and Fri., Nov. 23.
Sinykin; 2 p.m., Janette Rallison; 3 p.m., Jon Lewis Ed Robson Branch Library, 9330 E. Riggs Rd.,
and Derek Benz; 4 p.m., Lisa Hale; 5 p.m., Marilyn Sun Lakes. Scheduled: Friends of the Library Open
June Janson. Info: 480-782-2803. House, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon., Nov. 5, attendees learn
about the Friends of the Library group and upcoming the surprises that turned up about her life.” Info: to Eliminate Your Addictions” to smoking, sugar,
“Yogaland! The Australian Adventure,”11- events at the library, refreshments provided; Friends 602-652-3000,
www.mcldaz.org. caffeine or food. Info: 480-782-2803.
11:30 a.m. Sat., Nov. 3, Brilliant Sky Toys and Books, of the Library, 9 a.m. Wed., Nov. 7, a New Friends
4929 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee; 6:30-7 p.m. monthly meeting for those wanting to promote Southwest International BBQ Cook-Off and Breastfeeding workshop, 6-9 p.m., Thu.,
Mon., Nov. 5, Basha Library, 5990 S. Val Vista Dr., the library’s cultural, educational and recreational Expo, Nov. 9-11, Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass, 5700 Nov. 15, Gilbert Health Center Community Room; 9
Chandler. Diane Cline, children’s yoga specialist, resources in the community; To Kill a Mockingbird W. North Loop Rd., Chandler. Highlights include a a.m.-noon Sat., Nov. 17, Chandler Regional Medical
presents the events. Free. Info: www.MyYogaland. book discussion/fi lm viewing, 1 p.m. Sat., Nov. 10, ”backyard” BBQ/chili/salsa contest, People’s Choice Center Morrison Building. Expectant mothers learn
com. talk about the book and watch the fi lm based on the awards, car racing viewing area, Dance-A-Thon about breastfeeding and its benefi ts. Topics include
classic Harper Lee novel; Second Wednesday Book benefi ting Arizona Autism Support, live music, expo breast physiology, initiating breastfeeding, mother’s
Boot Camp for New Dads, a one-day class Discussion Group, 2 p.m. Wed., Nov. 14, Of Mice and pavilion/VIP area and a family-style festival. Tickets care, baby’s cues and problem solving. Participants
where veteran dads teach expectant dads the ins Men book discussion, participants discuss the John purchased at the event are $8 each or two for should bring a teddy bear or doll to class. Cost
and outs of fatherhood. Topics include baby care, Steinbeck novel. Info: 602-652-3000, www.mcldaz. $15; ages 12 and younger get in free. Info/tickets: is $20 for those delivering at Chandler Regional
helping mother and coping with the fears, challenges org. 602-550-1932,
www.swibbqcookoff.com. Medical Center or Mercy Gilbert Medical Center or
and emotions that new families face. Scheduled: $25 for those delivering elsewhere. Info/registration:
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, 9 a.m.-noon Sat., Downtown Chandler Art Walk, 5 to 9 Yoga & Books, 9:30 a.m.-noon Sat., Nov. 480-728-3935.
Nov. 3, Conference Room No. 3; Chandler Regional p.m., Wed., Nov. 7, historic downtown Chandler 10, East West Exchange Books, Gifts & Practices.
Medical Center Morrison Building, 9 a.m.-noon Sat., along San Marcos Place and Boston Street. Michael Moorehead, age 12, signs copies of his Pumpkin decorating contest and story
Nov. 10, MBCR #2. Info: 480-728-3935. Artists, art demonstrations, interactive public art illustrated book, The Student From Zombie Island: time, Fri., Nov. 16, Basha Library, 5990 S. Val Vista
projects, live music and much more. Info: DCCP@ Conquering the Rumor Monster, from 10:30 a.m.- Dr., Chandler. Native American painter Randy Kemp
Prenatal Seminar, a two-day course providing
DowntownChandler.org or 480-855-3539. noon and give kids free balloons while supplies last. will lead story time, and is seeking painted pumpkin
pregnancy and birth information such as breathing Come early and get a free yoga class for children faces by 4 p.m. Info: 480-782-2850
and relaxation techniques. Scheduled: Chandler Margo Reed Performs Jazz, 7 p.m. Wed., ages 5-13 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free. 2051 W.
Regional Medical Center Morrison Building, 8:30 Nov. 7, Maricopa County Library District’s Southeast Warner Rd., Suite 19, Chandler. Info: 480-855-6010. Solaris Med Spa open house, 1-5 p.m.
a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 3-10, LRC; Mercy Gilbert Library, 775 N. Greenfi eld Rd., Gilbert. Enjoy the
www.ZombieIslandBooks.com. Sat., Nov. 17, Solaris Dentistry & Med Spa, 4917
Medical Center, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 10-17, music of the era depicted in the book To Kill A S. Alma School Rd., Suite 1, S. Chandler. Includes
Conference Room. Info/registration: 480-728-3935. Mockingbird by Harper Lee. A Valley Jazz icon, Margo Children’s Book Week Poster Contest procedure demonstrations, raffl es, special offers
Reed, performs songs from the ‘30s and ‘40s along drawing event, 12:30 p.m. Sat., Nov. 10, Chandler and holiday gift certifi cates. Info/RSVP: www.
Baby Your Baby Newborn Care Class – A with pianist Joel Robin and bassist Bob Lashier. Free. Sunset Library, 4930 W. Ray Rd., Chandler. Kids draw
solarisdentryandmedspa.com or 480-802-6617.
one-day course providing information to fi rst-time Info: 602-652-3000,
www.mcldaz.org. posters about their favorite book. For those unable
parents on baby care and safety. Scheduled: Gilbert to attend, poster paper can also be picked up from Turkey Day Family Class with Stroller
Health Center – Community Room: 9 a.m.-noon Sat., Mockingbird: the library through Nov. 10, and all posters must Strides, 9 a.m. Thu., Nov. 22, Tumbleweed Park,
Nov. 3; Chandler Regional Medical Center Morrison Portrait of Harper Lee, be submitted by Nov. 11. All entries are displayed McQueen and Germann roads, Chandler. Bring a
Building: 6-9 p.m. Tue., Nov. 6, MBA; 6-9 p.m. Tue., 1-3 p.m. Thu. Nov. 8, in magazine area, and the winner receives a $25 stroller and get the entire family to participate in
Nov. 20, MBA; 6-9 p.m. Thu., Nov. 29, MBA. Cost Maricopa County Library Barnes & Noble gift certifi cate. Info: 480-782-2844. a pre-Thanksgiving exercise event. First week of
is $20 for those delivering at Chandler Regional District’s Southeast Chandler and Gilbert Stroller Strides is free. Info:
Medical Center or Mercy Gilbert Medical Center or Library, 775 N. Greenfi eld Native American Flute Music, 6:30 p.m.,
www.strollerstrides.net/chandler.
$25 for those delivering elsewhere. Info/registration: Rd., Gilbert. Mockingbird Wed., Nov. 14, Basha Library, 5990 S. Val Vista
480-728-3935. is a colorful portrait of Dr., Chandler, by Randy Kemp, a member of the St. Benedict’s Fall Festival, Nov. 15-18, 16223
author Harper Lee, an Choctaw/Euchee-Creek Tribe. Celebrate Native S. 48th St., south of Chandler Boulevard on 48th
Cinderella Youth Development Scholarship unconventional, high- American Heritage Month with Kemp, a painter, Street, Ahwatukee. Carnival rides, food, games,
Pageant, Sat., Nov. 3, Ahwatukee Foothills Golf Club spirited and sometimes musician, and actor, who will be performing raffl es, silent auctions, a beer garden with wine and
Theater. Girls ages 3 through 26, along with babies
Charles Shields
hardheaded woman. traditional Native American fl ute music and will margaritas and entertainment. Info: 480-961-1610.
from birth to 35 months, are invited to participate in Author Charles Shields display his collection of hand-made fl utes. Ages 9
the all-day event. After a.m. registration, the baby talks about the story and older. Info: 480-782-2850.
pageant follows. The remainder of the day comprises behind the book. He says, “It’s really about literary
modeling, talent and interview competitions. A detective work: why I decided to write a biography Wellness Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Wed., Nov. 14,
winner is chosen in each age bracket: Cinderella of Harper Lee, who disappeared from the literary Downtown Library, 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler.
Tot (ages 3-6); Cinderella Miniature Miss (ages scene in 1965; the challenges I encountered and Wellness coach Karen Danner will discuss “How
MEETING OF THE CHANDLER
AIRPORT COMMISSION
The 7-member Commission makes recommendations to the City Council
regarding airport operations, physical growth, economic development,
and proposed land use relating to leases and fixed base operations.
Meetings are open to the public and are held the 2nd Wednesday of
every month at 7 p.m. at the airport terminal, 2380 S. Stinson Way
(480) 782-3540
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