Saturday, March 27th
SK8 ASYLUM GRAND OPENING

Mark it on your calendars NOW! Celebration plans are in FULL swing and it is going to be GOOD!

SK8 ASYLUM will open at noon - $5 lets you skate all day! Free BBQ from 1-4!
Don't forget to sign up for our bowl contest - there are 4 different divisions to choose from.* We've got some GREAT prizes to give away from some GREAT sponsors. Contest fee: Come in and pre-register for only $10.00 or sign up the day of the contest for $15.00.

http://www.sk8asylum.com/Events.html

San Tan Valley youth to compete in Aquafina® Major League Baseball® Pitch, Hit & Run™ Competition

PHR Paladin Sports Outreach, in conjunction with Desert View Little League, will host a free Aquafina® Major League Baseball® Pitch, Hit & Run™ Competition for San Tan Valley youth.

Date: Saturday, April 24th
Time: Begins at 9:00 a.m.
Location: Fields at Walker Butte K-8

SAN TAN REGIONAL PARK UPDATE:

Check out some of the exciting new opportunities available in March at San Tan Mountain Regional Park:
· Put your detective skills to the test with our C.S.I. (Critter Scene Investigators) program as we team up with the Phoenix Zoo (don’t miss the live animal presentation… which is going to be AMAZING)
· Enjoy a Space Trek that is out of this world
· Help Lucky the Leprechaun find his green lucky charms on a scavenger hunt through the park

Puppet Making Class at Blackbird
Let’s put on a puppet show! Learn how to create a puppet, learn puppetry skills, make sets, practice scripts and put on a “live” puppet show for little kids at the end of the class! This is an 8 week class that meets on Thursdays from 5:45-7pm. Ages 9 & up. $120 for 8 weeks.
Click on the link below to class/registration information
http://blackbirdcenter.com/puppet_making

Blackbird Music & Art Center • 18911 East San Tan Blvd. Queen Creek
480-677-4159 • www.blackbirdcenter.com

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Theatre Art Group at Blackbird
Learn all about Theatre Arts including Set Design, Acting, and Show Production. Students will put on a live performance at Blackbird’s “Open Mic” night at conclusion of this class. This is an 8 week class that meets on Wednesdays from 5:45-7pm. Ages 9 & up. $120 for 8 weeks.
Click on the link below to view class/registration information
http://blackbirdcenter.com/theatre_arts

Blackbird Music & Art Center • 18911 East San Tan Blvd. Queen Creek
480-677-4159 • www.blackbirdcenter.com

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Blackbird Spring Break Art Camp
March 15 - 19 , 10:00am - 12:30. 2 ages groups, 5-7 and 8 & up. Students will create some really cool art and experiemnt with
tie dye, silkscreening, clay, cartooning, painting and much more! $99.00. Register Today!

Click on the link below to view class/registration information
http://blackbirdcenter.com/spring_break_camp

Blackbird Music & Art Center • 18911 East San Tan Blvd. Queen Creek
480-677-4159 • www.blackbirdcenter.com

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Blackbird Second Annual Student Art Show & Contest
Peace, Love & Happiness is the theme for this year’s student art show and contest. Deadline, April 23rd. Artist reception and Gallery Show Opening, May 7th at 6:00pm. For rules and entrance form please go to the following link:
Click on the link below to download entrance form and rules.
http://blackbirdcenter.com/art_contest_2010

Blackbird Music & Art Center • 18911 East San Tan Blvd. Queen Creek
480-677-4159 • www.blackbirdcenter.com

Arts & Crafts Fair
Presented by Ann's Craft Corner
Location: Potato Barn
3545 E. Williams Field Road
Gilbert, AZ 85295
From 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Do you have something to sell? Bring it over to the YMCA on the last Saturday of each month from 7am-12pm! A 10x10 space is only $10 or 2-10x10 spaces for $15. If you would like to be a vendor, please email Stacie Laufer @ slaufer@vosymca.org.

Business, rent a space and advertise your business to the community for only $10! What a great deal! All booth fees are tax deductable, upon request a receipt will be given.

Stop by and check out all our vendors. You may find what you have been looking for! Mark the last Saturday of EVERY month on your calendar as the place to be!

Healthy Heart Hike - San Tan
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
Exercise your right to hike! What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than a brisk morning hike! This hike will follow the San Tan Trail and Hedgehog trails for approximately 3-miles for an out and back hike. There will be some small hills, so please be prepared to get that heart pumping!

Date: 2/14/2010
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Speaker: Ranger Amy
Registration Required: No
Fee: $6 vehicle park entry fee

MORE INFO AND OTHER EVENTS: http://maricopa.gov/parks/santan
Contact: (480) 655-5554 ext.202

All donations go toward the purchase of basketballs and equipment for children in Ensenada, Mexico

During the month of February Paladin Sports Outreach will be raising money to purchase basketballs and equipment to take to the Oaxacan children in Ensenada, Mexico this March.

When: Fri, February 19, 5pm – 9pm

Where: Rhino Caffe

Description: Come on down and show off your cool ride. Free event, great Music, and Trophy given for people’s choice. Lots of great food and drinks available. Rhino cruisin car and bike show is held on the third Friday of the month from 5pm to 9pm. Check out our web site at

http:www.rhinocaffe.net.