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Chandler, AZ – Free & Low Cost Things to Do

August 13, 2010
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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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Phoenix Area – Things to Do in February

January 29, 2010
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Feng Shui for Real Estate Workshop, Scottsdale - February 13 from 10:00 am to 2:00pm at Scottsdale Home and Garden Expo Center 13802 North Scottsdale Road.  Scottsdale, AZ  85254.  Sellers – get the Feng Shui perspective on how to make your home more attractive to potential buyers. The VNSA Used Book Sale, Phoenix - February...
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Free Admission – Phoenix Art Museum and Zoo

December 29, 2009
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Free Admission – Phoenix Art Museum and Zoo

If you have a Bank of America ATM, credit, or check card, you can get free admission to the Phoenix Art Museum or the Phoenix Zoo on the first full weekend of each month in 2010.  The first dates are Jan. 2 & 3.  You’ll need to present a photo ID and your Bank...
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Holiday Lights – Where to see them

December 1, 2009
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Holiday Lights – Where to see them

If you enjoy looking at holiday lights and displays, then this map is for you.  Courtesy of the Arizona Republic – Holiday Lights Map.   The entire Phoenix area is included on the map.  You can zoom in on your city or area to locate neighbors with a holiday lights display in your area. Other...
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Ford Ironman Arizona

November 11, 2009
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On November 21 at Tempe Beach Park there will be pre-event activities including a 5k run and a 1 mile kids run.  There will also be participant registration and vendor booths.  The Triathlon will be begin at 6:45am on Sunday November 22.  The race officially ends at midnight.  Participants will be swimming 2.4 miles...
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Woofstock

November 10, 2009
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Woofstock

Join the free day of fun for people and their dogs on leashes at Chander’s Tumbleweed Park on November 21.  The event will last from 9:00am to 2:00pm.  Tumbleweed Park is located at 745 E Germann Rd.  There will be  a dog walk, pet contests, raffle prizes, and more. For more information – Woofstock
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Mesa Old West Days

October 1, 2009
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Mesa Old West Days

Downtown Mesa will once again be hosting an Old West Days.  The event will be held on November 7 and 8.  The event will include  gun fight reenactments, buffalo soldiers, 1800′s baseball team, music, food and more. For More Information – www.mesaoldwestdays.com
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National Geographic Speakers Series

September 24, 2009
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The Mesa Center for the Arts will host a four event National Geographic Speaker Series beginning on October.  The four topics will be: Himalayan Quest on October 28, 2009 at 7:30pm Polar Obsession on December 2, 2009 at 7:30pm Hunting Dinosaurs on January 27, 2010 at 7:30pm Army Ants & Flying Frogs on March...
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Books at Bargain Prices

September 11, 2009
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Books at Bargain Prices

Chandler Public Libraries are once again having a used book sale.  The sale is open to the public at all branches Sept. 18 to 20.  This is a great place to pick up some books for only a few dollars.  On Sept. 20 all books remaining will be reduced to five for $1 at the...
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Tweets From Your City

June 26, 2009
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Tweets From Your City

Some area cities are getting on the Twitter bandwagon.  You can sign up to receive tweets from your city to get updates and information about your city.  Just click on the link below to see the Twitter page for your city.  (Note if you are not a member of Twitter, you may have to...
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