Hale
Centre Theatre - 50
West Page Avenue, Gilbert - Box Office: 480-497-1181
Gilbert Fine
Arts Association - Main
Office Number: 480-505-6205
Chandler
Center for the Arts - 250
N. Arizona Ave., Chandler - Box Office: 480.782.2680
Mesa Amphitheater
- Center & University - (480) 644-2178
Mesa Arts
Center - 1 East Main Street - Box Office: 480-644-6500, Admin:
480-644-6501
Gabriel’s
Angels Walk-A-Thon and Doggie Beach Party
Get out
your beachwear and make plans to bask in the sun at the 8th-Annual Gabriel’s
Angels Walk-A-Thon and Doggie Beach Party on March 1 at Cosmo Dog Park
in Gilbert, sponsored by Adolfson & Peterson Construction.
Gabriel’s Angels is a nonprofit organization with a mission to deliver
healing pet therapy to abused, neglected and at-risk children, nurturing
their ability to love and trust, and freeing them from the cycle of violence.
The Walk-A-Thon is for the dogs, but in a good way! Come indulge in a
day of fun, food and festivities with your pooch. Grand marshals –
three of Gabriel’s Angels therapy dogs – will lead a two-mile
fun walk, with Beach Party festivities commencing afterwards. Dress up
your canine friend in their best beachwear or bathing suit to try to take
home the title of Best Doggie Beachwear. Other activities include an agility
contest for both dogs and kids, entertainment by Radio Disney – including
the Radio Disney Street Team, comedic entertainment by local comedian
Nancy Yeamans, an all-new vendor area, snacks and much more.
“The walkathon is a fun day for our families,” says Pam Gaber,
president and founder of Gabriel’s Angels. “We hope people will
learn a bit more about Gabriel’s Angels and the progress we’ve
made in the community with abused and neglected children. These children
find unconditional love and acceptance from our pets, something most of
them have never experienced.”
Event registration begins at 8:30 a.m., the walk commences at 9:30 a.m.
and the beach party runs 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Register before Feb. 28
for early-bird fees of $25/adult or $55/family (which includes two adults
and up to four children; each additional child is $5). After Feb. 28,
registration will cost $30/adult or $65/family. Registration for children
ages 4-16 is $5; children 3 years and younger are free. Event registration
includes the Walk-A-Thon and entry into the Doggie Beach Party. Walkers
are encouraged to participate in the pledge contest and possibly win great
prizes, including a weekend getaway for those who raise a minimum of $2,000.
For more information, visit www.gabrielsangels.org
or call 480-460-5333.
The Saturday Boutique is Back
Talk of springtime is the best reminder that it is the season for
the Farmhouse Village Saturday Boutique and Craft Show.
Located in the Farmhouse Village Shops at 397 S. Gilbert Road (between
Elliot and Warner), the first show will be held Feb. 9, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Parking is free, and there’s no admission fee. Other show dates are
Feb. 23, March 8, March 22, April 12 and May 10.
Attending the show is a great way to have fun, find unique gifts, have
a meal at the Gilbert House Restaurant and fresh-baked goodies from the
Brownie Connection, and enjoy the springtime weather!
For more information, contact Jean at sewcute@qwest.net.
2008 Annual Celebrity Waiter Dinner
Step back in time and enjoy the music and elegance of Frank Sinatra at
the 2008 Annual Celebrity Waiter Dinner on Feb. 28 at the Villa Siena
in Gilbert.
This event will make all attendees feel like celebrities, from the valet
parking and red carpet adorning the path into the event to the photographer
who will be taking candid shots throughout the evening.
Please play the part, and dress like a celebrity, too! Ladies, those beautiful
evening gowns will be perfect for this event and, while tuxedos are not
required for gentlemen, Frank always performed in a suit and tie, so please
come dressed appropriately!
Dinner selections will be available on a first-come, first-served basis,
and attendees will be waited on by local celebrities for the evening.
Sign on as a table sponsor, and you will have the opportunity to select
your waiter.
Then, attendees will enjoy a spectacular performance by “The Don”
– a Valley performer known for his imitation of Frank Sinatra. His
charisma and elegance will fill the room.
For reservations or more information, call 480-892-0056 or visit www.gilbertaz.com.
Last year, the Celebrity Waiter Dinner was sold out, so don’t delay!
The Villa Siena is located at 890 W. Elliot Road, in the Trend Home corporate
offices on the corner of Elliot and Cooper.
Sonoran Desert Chorale Concerts
As part
of the February celebrations for Valentine’s Day, the Sonoran Desert
Chorale will present two Songs of Love concerts on Feb. 23-24 that showcase
some of the greatest love songs written for choral groups.
With its powerful cadre of more than 60 voices, the Chorale’s program
includes the breathtakingly beautiful “Les Chanson des Roses,”
composed by Morten Lauridsen, as well as selections from text of the “Song
of Solomon” by McCray, Nance and Pinkham. The concerts also feature
love song favorites from popular artists, including “Michelle,”
“Can’t Buy Me Love” and “Yesterday” by the Beatles;
“Lullabye” by Billy Joel; and “Seasons of Love” from
the Broadway musical, “Rent.”
The Feb. 23 concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist
Church, 15 E. First Ave. in Mesa. On Feb. 24, the Chorale will perform
at 3 p.m. at Valley Presbyterian Church, 6947 E. MacDonald Dr. in Scottsdale.
Tickets cost $15 for adults and $12 for students/seniors; they may be
purchased by calling the Chorale office at 480-820-2764. Tickets will
also be available 30 minutes prior to the concert at the door.
The Sonoran Desert Chorale presents musical compositions from cultures
around the globe as well as important pieces from European and American
music traditions. The Chorale frequently is engaged for a European concert
tour. In 2005, the Chorale was invited to perform with Broadway superstar
Michael Crawford for the inaugural concert of the $150 million Mesa Arts
Center.
Hunter Education
Class
Basic Hunter Education classes will be held at the Poston Jr. High auditorium,
2433 E. Adobe in Mesa, on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from Jan. 8, 2008
through Feb. 7, 6:45-9 p.m. In addition, a four-hour required field day
will be held Saturday, Feb. 2 at the Rio Salado Sportsman’s Club
on Usery Pass Road.
In-person registration will be held at 6:30-7 p.m. prior to the first
class session. Total cost for the class is $9. Checks should be made out
to MHEIA. Attendees should bring their Social Security number or AZ Hunter
ID number to registration.
For more information, contact Mike at 480-834-1791. See the Arizona Game
and Fish Hunter Education class schedule at www.azgfd.com.
Bus Driver Positions Available
Gilbert Public Schools continues to experience an extreme bus driver
shortage, and is looking for qualified applicants.
This is not just a local issue; it is affecting schools throughout the
state and nationally. We are committed to seeking out the best bus driver
applicants and providing the safest form of transportation for students.
However, insufficient numbers of bus drivers lengthen route times and
delay arrival times. We apologize for this inconvenience, and assure you
that we are doing all we can to resolve these issues as soon as possible.
Please help us recruit capable and qualified bus driver applicants! The
pay rate for the 2007-’08 school year starts at $11.74 per hour.
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age, have a good driving record
and be in reasonably good health; they will undergo an FBI background
check. We will be scheduling paid training classes throughout the school
year.
Applicants can apply online at www.gilbert.k12.az.us or call 480-497-3317
for more information.
