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Youth
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Clubs collect supplies for needy kids
S. Chandler residents can donate school supplies Fitness location: Chandler/Ocotillo at 1920 S. Alma be distributed to San Marcos Elementary School in
for needy children at local Mountainside Fitness clubs School Rd. or Gilbert at 725 W. Warner Rd. The Chandler through the Salvation Army.
through Fri., July 27 in participation of 2007 Pack-to- program’s goal is to help more than 7,500 students In addition to backpacks and school supplies, they
School Drive, an outreach program endorsed by The and all supplies collected will support Title I schools. are accepting plain white collared shirts; navy blue or
Salvation Army and Governor Janet Napolitano to aid Direct questions to Melissa Axman at 602-267-4289 khaki pants, shorts and skirts; and socks.
Arizona’s neediest children. or email
Melissa_Axman@usw.salvationarmy.org. To make a donation, contact Stephanie Jones at
Supplies like backpacks, No. 2 pencils, scissors, glue In addition, the Southern Chandler’s San Tan 480-656-3773 or
stephielj@hotmail.com. Items may
sticks, calculators and crayons are a few of the needed MOMS Club is accepting donations for the Pack-to- also be brought to any MOMS Club of San Tan event.
items that can be dropped off at either Mountainside School Drive through July 31, with all donations to
Reading program ends July 28 Musical theatre company seeks youths
Teens who accumulate at least 24 hours of reading by July 28, which marks the “Burns-It-Up-Too!,” a new Broadway-style musical theatre performing company,
end of Chandler public libraries’ summer reading program, can earn an invitation holds open auditions for kids ages 8 to 18 at 3 p.m. Sat., Aug. 4 at Heatwave Dance
to an Aug. 4 Chipotle Mexican Grill Wrap Up Party with burritos and prizes. and Cheer in Chandler.
Chandler youths ages 12 to 18 choose when and what they want to read. Teens Participants should bring a photo of themselves, a prepared one-minute
can sign up any time as long as they read the required amount and register at any monologue and a song to sing with accompanying CD. They should also be
Chandler Public Library branch: prepared to dance.
Hamilton Library, 3700 S. Arizona Ave., 480-782-2828 If chosen for the company, a monthly tuition fee applies. Rehearsals are held
Basha Library, 5990 S. Val Vista Dr., 480-782-2850 in Chandler under the direction of professional performer and former Radio City
Downtown Library, 22 S. Delaware St., 480-782-2807 Music Hall Rockette Karen Burns, and performances are Valleywide.
Chandler Sunset Library, 4930 W. Ray Rd., 480-782-2840 Heatwave Dance and Cheer is located at 1880 S. Alma School Rd., Suite 10, in
The Wrap Up party is at Chipotle’s Alma School and Queen Creek location. Chandler. Call 480-332-7914 or visit
www.burnsitup.com for more info.
Girl Scouts host open house
Girl Scouts of the Purple Sage Neighborhood offer Andersen Elementary, Anderson Junior High, Bright Gilbert Charter, West Gilbert Charter Elementary and
an ice cream social from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Sat., Aug. 11 Beginnings School #1, Chandler Christian School, West Gilbert Charter Middle School.
at Faith Church of the Valley to provide information Chandler High School, Chandler Traditional Academy– For more information on Girl Scouts, call Makenzie
for elementary through high school girls interested in Goodman, Chandler Traditional Academy–Liberty, Collie at 602-478-8928. For more details about
becoming Scouts. Erie Elementary, Galveston Elementary, Hamilton the ice cream social, email Lynelle Holmgren at
The event, which takes place at 2125 E. Chandler High School, Hartford Elementary, Knox Elementary,
daisytroop2662@yahoo.com.
Blvd., is open to girls attending or living near the Saint Mary’s Basha, Sanborn Elementary, Seton
following schools: AA&E Chandler/Gilbert CC Site, Catholic High, Shumway Elementary, Tutor Time
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