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FREE things to do in Phoenix with Kids – Chandler Block Party–Saturday 11/19/2011

November 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment

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It’s that time of year again…Chandler’s Annual Block Party!!! Whoot!!  What a GREAT way to do fun things with kids this weekend!

It’s time for some fun…FREE Fun in downtown Chandler AZ!

In fact, there will be so much fun, you’ll want to stay all day for the music and dancing, artists and vendor booths…and don’t forget the ice rink, dunk tanks, climbing wall and the coolest of all…The Kids Zone!!!

Time:  noon – 8pm

Date:  this weekend – Saturday  – 11/19

Where:  Historic Downtown Chandler – Arizona Avenue and Chandler Blvd

Cost:  FFRRRRREEEEEEEE (FREE)  What a GREAT family fun-filled Saturday it’s going to be! 

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Things to do in Gilbert AZ – Gilbert Days Parade is here!!!

November 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Gilbert Days Parade

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So much fun is happening in an around Gilbert this week!

Starting with everyone’s all-time favorite –  Carnival time!!!

Fun…that’s all that is asked…have Fun!!!  Fun rides, great food concessions, and fun games = guaranteed laughter!  Smile

Time:

  • Thursday 11/17/11 5-9PM
  • Friday 11/18/11 5-11Pm
  • Saturday 11/19/11 Noon – 11PM
  • Sunday 11/20/11 Noon – 9PM

 

 

Saturday (11/19/2011)  -  Gilbert Days Parade

9am  – The FUN begins – 125 entires and some amazing floats – marching bands, vintage wagons, pets, horses, and so much more.  What a GREAT time to hangout in Historic Downtown Gilbert with your family and friends!  There is FREE parking and a FREE shuttle service at designated areas near Gilbert Towne Square – Gilbert Road & Warner Road.

8pm – Gilbert Days Dance  -  4pm-7pm family fun dancing  -  8pm is the 21 and over age group – fun dancing!

 

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Things to do in Phoenix…this weekend–Scottsdale Air Fair

November 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Make it a Sunday Funday with the Family!!!

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SUNDAY

10 a.m.: Community parade and opening ceremony featuring classic cars, Shriners, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard will make a presentation and Scottsdale Airport Commissioner Gunner Buzzard will provide opening remarks. Arizona Skyhawk’s Sky Divers Tribute to Legends of Aviation will perform.

Noon: Story time with Santa. The Marines will distribute more than 2,000 free books to children as part of the Toys for Tots Literacy Program.

1:30 p.m.: Flyovers and formations and free helicopter rides for children.

 

ADMISSION

• Adults (16 and older): In advance, $12 for one day,$20 for both (go online). At the gate, $15 per day.

• Children (11-15): In advance, $7 for one day, $10 for both (go online). At the gate, $10 per day.

• Children (10 and younger): Free.

 

PARKING

The Scottsdale Air Fair is at the Scottsdale Airport, 15000 N. Airport Drive.

Parking is on the southwestern corner of Loop 101 and Hayden Road. A free shuttle will take visitors to the fair.

 

 

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A little history as to why we love Chandler…

October 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment

I love the little bit of History Chandler offers…   Did you know?

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The first Chandler City Hall, was located on the Northwest corner of Arizona Avenue and Chicago Street.  It was built in 1923 at the cost $9400.

The building included the Council Chamber, Town Clerk’s office, the police station and the town court.  Chandler officials purchased a jail structure from the tiny town of Solomonsville for the cost of $350 to include into the new city hall.

source:  Chandleraz.gov/100

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Wordless Wednesday – Pier 39 … the seals are still here & fiesty

October 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment

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I soooo miss vacation…the serene, calm atmosphere…life is good. no worries and no schedule!

Pier 39…seeing Pier 39, the seals having fun, squawking, playing, jumping and yet fighting…was the coolest to my soon to be 7 yr old.  As she puts it ‘momma they are the feistiest, smelliest, loudest animals ever!’

Life is Good…  Have a GREAT Wednesday!

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Speechless Sunday…Peacefulness of the Redwoods

October 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment

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Our fall vacation was quite the adventurous one… we pretty much did it all!  One of our fast track pit-stops was Armstrong Redwoods State National Reserve, just north of San Francisco and west of Santa Rosa, CA.  The Redwoods are absolutely breath-taking!!!  Just a brief history of how the Redwoods came to be…

The serene, majestic beauty of this Grove is a living reminder of the magnificent primeval redwood forest that covered much of this area before logging operations began during the 19th century. Armstrong Redwoods preserves stately and magnificent Sequoia sempervirens, commonly known as the coast redwood. These trees stand together as a testament to the wonders of the natural world. The grove offers solace from the hustle and bustle of daily life, offering the onlooker great inspiration and a place for quiet reflection.

The ancient coast redwood is the tallest living thing on our planet! These remarkable trees live to be 500-1,000 years old, grow to a diameter of 12-16 feet, and stand from 200-250 feet tall. Some trees survive to over 2,000 years and tower above 350 feet. Coast redwoods are classified as temperate rainforests and they need wet and mild climates to survive. The rainfall in Armstrong Redwoods averages 55 inches per year and the trees are often shrouded in a mystical fog that helps to maintain the moist conditions needed for the redwoods to survive.

Source: parks.ca.gov

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Motivational Monday–Life is good as an Otter…

October 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment

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Happy Monday!!!  We spent the last week enjoying the wine country in Napa Valley and moved down the coast on Highway 1 to Monterey Bay, California.  We spent the evening on Fisherman’s Wharf and spotted the Otter hanging out underneath the pier…Life is Good!

 

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It’s that time of year…City of Tempe Golf Courses…Homes for Sale in Tempe

October 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment

golfkarstenKen McDonald Golf Course
800 E. Divot Dr.
Phone: (480) 350-5250
On-line Reservations
* Summer Rates
* Winter Rates
* 18-Hole Championship Course (par 72)
* Lighted Driving Range
* Fully equipped golf pro shop
* Men’s and Ladies’ Organizations
* Golf instruction available  (clinics & individual lessons)
* PGA Professional Staff
* Restaurant — Bogie’s Clubhouse, 480-838-8310

 

Reservation Policies
Ken McDonald
Rolling Hills

 

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Rolling Hills Golf Course
1415 N. Mill Avenue
Phone: (480) 350-5275
On-line Reservations
* Summer Rates

* Winter Rates
* Two Executive 9-Hole Courses
* Driving Range
* Golf instruction available
* Fully equipped golf pro shop
* Golf Professional – Jim Bellows
* Restaurant — Rolling Hills 19th Tee, 480-829-9169

 

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Arizona..a little history of the Arizona GREAT Seal

October 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment

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Everyone loves field trips… just a note behind the scene, I am a mom of 2 pretty cool kids and I get to go on field trips!

This trip was with my sons 4th grade class…he is now in 5th, anyways, our trip was to the State Capital of Arizona.  Most of you know, I am not an Arizona native, although my husband is, so that gives me some rights…as to what that is…I have no clue!!!  But nevertheless, my sweet kids are natives!!! Smile

Pretty cool seal, eh?!

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Things to do in Arizona–October 8, 2011

October 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment

 

What to do in Phoenix – The Ring of Fire Craft Beer & Local Food Festival

 

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It’s that time of  year again…fall is in the air and let the festivals commence!  Smile

Come one, come all, it’s a weekend of fun at the Surprise Recreation Campus.

The Ring of Fire Craft Beer & Local Food Festival will be in full swing this Saturday, October 8 from noon to 6pm.  Enjoy an afternoon of sampling  specialty Craft Beers brewed all along the Pacific Ocean’s “Ring of Fire”, local cuisine from Surprise restaurants and live entertainment. This event will take place prior to the 4th annual Cancer Treatment Centers of America Tennis Championships in Surprise, which will feature tennis greats Pete Sampras, Mats Wilander, Michael Chang, Jim Courier, Chris Evert andTracy Austin.

Time: noon-6pm

Location:  Surprise Recreation Campus – Tennis & Racquet Complex

Cost:  $10 includes admission and 5 tasting -  visit the official website for more information

 

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