Living in Arizona

There are lots of free and low costs things to do in Chandler, Arizona including free concerts, parks, and more.  Here are ten of our favorites: 1.  Chandler Public Libraries - There is a main library downtown and three branches.  The libraries offer free computer access to the public as well as reading areas for current...
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Gilbert used to be the town that was way out there. Past the highways, past the malls, past the paved roads. It was synonymous with ‘Day Trip’. Not today. Now you can get on the Superstition (US 60) or the 202 and get anywhere in Gilbert in minutes. Plus, you have the option of...
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On December 6th, Chandler will be lighting it’s one and only tumbleweed Christmas tree in downtown. It’s been a tradition since 1957 and is made up of tumbleweeds collected around town. The ceremony takes place starting at 4:30 pm in AJ Chandler park near the San Marcos in downtown Chandler. Watch this video, it’s...
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If you haven’t been to Tempe in the last 10 years, you haven’t been to Tempe, AZ at all. This Arizona city has added a lake, a major shopping area, changed it’s downtown image and added light rail. Tempe is a city of about 170,000 people and most of them come to work at...
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I was at the gas station today and noticed the landscaper working on the palm trees.  This was not something I would have ever seen in the mid-west.  These were mature very tall palm trees.  He was climbing the tree in a manner similar to a technician climbing a telephone pole.  He had a...
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Chandler is in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona. Almost 250,000 folks call it home and many more drive in to town to work at Intel, Bashas Grocery Stores, the Chandler Fashion Center and at numerous hi tech businesses along the ‘Silicon Desert’ tech coridor.  Although Chandler is not a heavy tourist destination, it is home to...
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Can you get the best burger in the US right here in the east valley? Kevin Glowacki, the chef at the Seville Country club is going to New York and the Today show to find out. The Today Show He’ll be competing on the show Friday. Tune into Channel 12 to see it, as...
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The Report On October 31st of this year, a task force put together by Governor Brewer published their final report on the state of Arizona state parks. If you use the state park system or you value the economic benefits a park system gives Arizona you will want to read this report. Already the...
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There was an article in the Arizona Republic on 08/29 about different ways to produce shade for your home and the energy saving benefits as a result.  Unfortunately, I can’t find the article on-line to provide you a link.  It indicated that shade produced for the home from outdoors reduces energy use more than...
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Having grown up and lived in the Midwest for a number of years, one of the adjustments we had to make when we moved to Arizona was figuring out how to take care of the yard.  Many people who don’t live here, think it is easy – just have some plants and a lot...
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