Community

Women’s organization to hold bazaar to raise money for nonprofits, fire department

SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF   Sun Lakes Women’s Association is having a bazaar from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 2, 3 and 4 to raise money for several organizations. The bazaar will take place at Sun Lakes Country Club at 25601...

Young artist’s foil creations on display at Arizona State Fair

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski GetOut Editor Tamiko Azuma would have described her son, Sam Goldinger, as shy and quiet five years ago. He had very little interest in performing or showing off his artwork. But that was before he...

Former Cardinals cheerleader to give women a life boost

By COLLEEN SPARKS Staff When life knocks down Andrea Goodman, the former Arizona Cardinals cheerleader is quick to get back in the game. The energetic mother of three, who has cared for her parents through their serious medical...

Office building becoming reality on old eyesore site

By COLLEEN SPARKS Staff Construction of a high-rise office building near Chandler Fashion Center is finally underway on the site of Elevation Chandler – an unfinished development that became a controversial eyesore even before...

TechShop, Chandler’s hidden gem, marks 4 years

By Coty Dolores Miranda Contributor TechShop, located in the ASU Chandler Innovation Center, celebrates its fourth anniversary next month, and even though it has 17,000 square feet stocked with millions of dollars’ worth of...

City resources combat domestic violence

By JAY TIBSHRAENY Contributor I recently had the opportunity to attend the City’s 9th Annual Domestic Violence Awareness breakfast and briefly discuss many of the resources available to residents who may in some way be involved...

The arts mean business in Valley

By SUE PEPIN AND RANDY COHEN Guest Writers When we talk about arts and culture in the Phoenix metro area, we typically describe how they bring us joy, beautify our downtowns and neighborhoods and make us feel creative. A new...

City to pull out scary stops, festive treats at Halloween Spooktacular

By COLLEEN SPARKS Staff As the air cools in the Valley, people can dress up in costumes and enjoy the thrills and chills of Chandler’s Halloween Spooktacular. The night when families with children of all ages can explore a...