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Xeriscape
Escape to cool Arizona fun
Garden
by Joan Westlake
rededicated
Soaring temperatures send Zonies
in search of the cool promise offered
by higher ground. The Grand Canyon,
Flagstaff, Payson and Prescott – hordes
of visitors go there. Why not try a new
place to put a chill on this summer?
Sky island hideout
Geronimo found the Chiricahua
Mountains an ideal place to hide from
the pursuing army. Today it is a great
retreat from the heat and crowds.
Located about an hour east of
Tucson, the mountains are from 5,000
to more than 7,000 feet in elevation.
Temperatures in the summer drop into
the 50s at night. In July and August,
daytime temps remain lower due to
early afternoon thundershowers.
Visitors to this “sky island” mountain
range find Chiricahua National
Monument to be one of the National
Park Service’s most dramatic secrets.
The Apaches call it “The Land of Photo courtesy Arizona Offi ce of Tourism
See Escape Page A+4
BALANCE OF NATURE: In the Chiricahua Mountains, these rock confi gurations are referred to as “The
Land of Standing-Up Rocks.”
STSN photo by Gordon Murray
KIDS ‘N’ ART: Under the guidance of artist
Juanita Hull-Carlson, Erie Elementary students
helped make this 6-foot-tall water drop
sculpture, which now resides in the remodeled,
Chandler Rec offers summer outings
rededicated Xeriscape Garden in Chandler.
Two very different summer adventures are available through
Chandler’s newly remodeled Chandler Recreation Division’s Arizona Travel Series for ages 18 and
Xeriscape Garden, located on the
older.
northwest corner of Erie Street and
A Verde Canyon Railroad trip to Cottonwood-Camp Verse in
Arrowhead Drive, was recently dedicated
northern Arizona on Sat., June 9, takes guests on a four-hour scenic
with the help of Erie Elementary
train ride pulled by vintage locomotives, past Indian ruins and
students.
canyon scenery. A $55 fee includes transportation, train ride and
A contest was held to name new
boxed lunch.
An evening stargazing trip to Kitt Peak National Observatory
artwork at the site, a sculpture of a
southwest of Tucson is planned for Sat., July 7. Guests participate
drop of water by Juanita Hull-Carlson,
in the Nightly Observing Program at the observatory, which offers a
and sixth-grader Jonah Krasucki from
guided tour and telescope viewing of the night sky. A $42 fee includes
Ms. Haugen’s class won with the name
transportation, tour and light meal.
“Diamond in the Desert” with the
Both excursions depart from and return to Chandler Senior
following poem:
Center, located at 202 E. Boston St. in Chandler.
To register for either trip, visit
www.chandleraz.gov/registration or
Diamond in the Desert
Submitted photo
stop by the downtown Community Center at 125 E. Commonwealth
A drop of water in the desert is like
ALL ABOARD: Join Chandler Parks and Rec for a Verde Valley
Ave. or the Snedigar Recreation Center at 4500 S. Basha Rd. For more
a diamond in the dust: Railroad excursion on June 9. details, call 480-782-2705.
Rare and precious, sparkling and
clear.
Water and diamonds should be
conserved and respected.
Dad’s Day activities
A diamond will last forever, but
Celebrate fathers with these local events
our water will not.
Let the Diamond in the Desert
Looking for a way to show dad just how Cool Bowls for Dad In addition, receive a certifi cate that lets
remind us to forever preserve life’s
special he is? Consider handcrafting him 3 p.m. June 8 golfers bring a foursome on another day
most basic need, water.
a gift, taking him out to brunch, playing Mind Over Splatter and play for the price of three, as well
For without water we will all turn a round of golf with him or taking him 64 S. San Marcos Pl., Chandler as a certifi cate for 20 percent off lunch
to dust.
to a special event. Here’s a sampling 480-899-1174. valid June 18 through 24. Reservations
of what’s available in Chandler and the Create an ice cream bowl for the world’s required.
The Xeriscape Garden provides
vicinity to spark some ideas. coolest father. Preregistration required. Free for dad; call for fees for additional
residents with low water use landscape
$12. players.
Make it for papa
design ideas. An assortment of
Frames for Fathers Especially for dad Champagne Brunch Buffet
desert shrubs, trees and other plants
1 p.m. June 4 Fathers Play Golf Free 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 17
are displayed in the garden, along
Mind Over Splatter June 17 Bernard’s at the Ocotillo Golf Resort
with identifying plaques with plant
64 S. San Marcos Pl., Chandler Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort 3751 S. Clubhouse Dr., Chandler
information.
480-899-1174. 1 San Marcos Pl., Chandler 480-917-6660
For more information, contact
Make a mosaic frame for Father’s Day. 480-963-3358 Fathers and their families enjoy omelet
Chandler’s Water Conservation Offi ce
Preregistration required. Buy one round of golf at regular price, and prime rib chef-attended stations,
at 480-782-3580.
$12. and the San Marcos lets dad play gratis.
See Dad’s Day Page A+8
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