East Valley Community Reference Guide 2011 - 2012

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2 East Valley Co m m u n i t y Re f e r e n c e Gu i d e 2011-2012 mesavisitorguide.com to the East Valley encompassingWelcome Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Apache Junction and Gold Canyon Enjoy the good life in these East Valley communities. You’ll enjoy close proximity to Phoenix, and ease of access on the east-west US Hwy. 60, the newer Loop 202, circling the East Valley, and I-10 that takes you southeast to Tucson or through downtown Phoenix to the west. The recently added Metro Light Rail offers an alternative to the highways from downtown Mesa to downtown Phoenix, with extensions planned for the future. The East Valley has been transformed from small farming communities to vibrant cities, each offering their own unique identity. In addition to a variety of residential neighborhoods, this area has the largest concentration of RV resorts and manufactured home parks in Arizona. All are close to a wealth of business services, retail, dining, medical and attraction opportunities. With its warm desert setting, the East Valley continues to attract visitors and residents alike, including those who are seeking mature adult communities. For the past several years, seasonal snowbird traffic has increased, with many coming back every year andeven establishing permanent residency in these thriving communities. As a result, this convenient annual Reference Guide has been enhanced in content and circulation to connect local businesses with the entire East Valley, including residents, snowbirds and newcomers. Our new name, East Valley Community Reference Guide, better fits this expansion. In addition, a new Web site,mesavisitorguide.com , combines a premier print guide with an online resource for the East Valley, viewable worldwide. Whether you’re visiting overnight, for a week or a season, you’ll appreciate all the resource information this Guide provides, including basic maps of the East Valley and greater Valley of the Sun to help you get around. Each advertiser is dedicated to providing the highest quality customer service. This Guide is sponsored solely by these businesses, so please let them know you found them in this East Valley Community Reference Guide. Enjoy the East Valley and all it has to offer! Published by Compass Marketing Group, LLC • 877.231.9185 • [email protected] mesavisitorguide.com This guide promises to be something you’ll depend on for everything to know about the East Valley. But there will be times when you want easy access to information, location and businesses and don’t have your Guide with you. Log on to mesavisitorguide.com on your computer or smart phone and you’ll have it all at your fingertips. Bookmark it today and you’ll never be without this great East Valley resource!

☛ Scan this code with your smart phone to get mobile access. You can download a free app for this service. mesavisitorguide.com East Valley Co m m u n i t y Re f e r e n c e Gu i d e 2011-2012 3 4 East Valley Co m m u n i t y Re f e r e n c e Gu i d e 2011-2012 mesavisitorguide.com mesavisitorguide.com East Valley Co m m u n i t y Re f e r e n c e Gu i d e 2011-2012 5 6 East Valley Co m m u n i t y Re f e r e n c e Gu i d e 2011-2012 mesavisitorguide.com mesavisitorguide.com East Valley Co m m u n i t y Re f e r e n c e Gu i d e 2011-2012 7 8 East Valley Co m m u n i t y Re f e r e n c e Gu i d e 2011-2012 mesavisitorguide.com mesavisitorguide.com East Valley Co m m u n i t y Re f e r e n c e Gu i d e 2011-2012 9 10 East Valley Co m m u n i t y Re f e r e n c e Gu i d e 2011-2012 mesavisitorguide.com directory These places of worship extend their Worshipwelcome Assemblies of God Central Christian Church Love of Christ Lutheran Church Baseline Christian Fellowship 933 N. Lindsay Rd., Mesa 1525 N. Power Rd., Mesa 5525 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa 924.4946 981.6199 (1/2 mile E of Higley) Community Christian Church Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 830.4548 1150 W. Superstition Blvd., Apache Junction 612 S. Ellsworth Rd., Mesa Sun. worship 10:30am 982.4081 Celebration Christian Center Spring of Life Christian Church Methodist-united 1010 S. Ellsworth Rd., Mesa 1330 S. Church, Mesa Desert Chapel United Methodist Church 986.3149 218.1456 462 N. Palo Verde Dr., Apache Junction First Assembly of God 982.2259 651 N. Ocotillo Dr., Apache Junction church of christ Sun. worship May thru Oct. 9am, Nov. thru April 8:30, 983.1200 Apache Junction Church of Christ 10am The LifeGate Church 609 S. Grand Dr., Apache Junction First United Methodist Church 555 W. Apache Trail, Ste. A, Apache Junction 982.4744 15 E. 1st Ave., Mesa 983.3583 Gold Canyon Church of Christ 969.5577 Meets at Gold Canyon School Cafeteria Gold Canyon United Methodist Church Baptist-conservative 5810 S. Alameda Rd. 6640 S. Kings Ranch Rd., Gold Canyon Apache Junction Baptist Church 602.292.1915 982.3776 2229 W. Broadway, Apache Junction Sun. worship 10am Red Mountain United Methodist Church 545.0269 Mesa Church of Christ 2936 N. Power Rd., Mesa Grace Community Church 1223 E. Dauna Ave., Mesa 981.3833 3147 South Mountain View Rd., Superstition Foothills 964.1743 Velda Rose United Methodist Church 983.0560 5540 E. Main St., Mesa Trinity Baptist Church community 832.2111 2130 E. University Dr., Mesa Gold Canyon Community Church 834.9120 Meets at Peralta Trail Elementary School pentacostal 10965 E. Peralta Rd., Gold Canyon Lighthouse United Pentacostal baptist-southern 1 mile off Hwy. 60 288.5600 • Sun. worship 10am 624 S. Tomahawk Rd., Apache Junction Crossroads Southern Baptist 981.2155 or 983.1228 2001 S. Starr Rd., Apache Junction Grace Community Church 1200 E. Southern Ave., Tempe 982.9120 presbyterian S.S. 9:30am, Sun. worship 10:30am 894.2201 Sun. Eve. 7pm, Wed. 7pm John Calvin Presbyterian Church episcopal 1130 E. Broadway Ave., Apache Junction Superstition Foothills Baptist Church 982.1268 6338 Kings Ranch Rd., Gold Canyon Transfiguration Episcopal Church 983.9025 514 S. Mountain Rd., Mesa 986.1145 salvation army, the catholic Mesa Corps Community Center JEWISH 241 E. 6th St., Mesa St. Anne’s Catholic Church 962.9103 440 E. Elliot Rd., Gilbert Temple Beth Sholom 892.0905 3400 N. Dobson Rd., Chandler The Salvation Army 897.3636 605 E. Broadway Rd., Apache Junction St. George Catholic Church 982.4110 300 E. 16th Ave., Apache Junction Temple Emanuel 982.2929 5801 S. Rural Rd., Tempe 838.1444 United Church of christ charismatic Desert Heritage Church Living Word Bible Church, The lutheran - A.F.L.L. 1020 N. Horne, Mesa 969.5631 3520 E. Brown Rd., Mesa Calvary Free Lutheran Church 964.4464 590 W. 96th St., Mesa Sat. 5pm, Sun. 7:45, 8:45, 10:45am, 6pm 981.3993 unity World Alive Christian Center Unity Church of Mesa 131 E. Southern Ave., Mesa Lutheran - E.L.C.A. 2700 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 733.9673 Bethlehem Lutheran Church 892.2700 2745 N. 32nd St., Mesa christian 832.0642 wesleyan Broadway Christian Church Epiphany Lutheran Church Corner Stone Wesleyan Church 7335 E. Broadway Rd., Mesa 1050 W. Superstition Blvd., Apache Junction 201 N. Ironwood, Apache Junction 981.0802 982.1569 982.2348 mesavisitorguide.com East Valley Co m m u n i t y Re f e r e n c e Gu i d e 2011-2012 11 Shop Local... Shop Farmers’ Markets! With all this sunshine, what vegetable would refuse to grow in Arizona? Almost every community in the Valley of the Sun hosts a Farmers’ Market, especially in the cooler months of the year. Here’s a schedule of great local markets, selling locally grown food and much more. Visit www.arizonafarmersmarkets.com for more details. Ahwatukee Farmers’ Market pork, beef and fish, handmade craft products, lotions Every Sunday, 9a m -1p m Oct.-May and soaps. Free admission, free parking. Accepts 4700 E. Warner Rd., Ahwatukee AZ Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers. (just west of 48th St.) Located near downtown Mesa cafés, coffee shops, May include fresh, local & seasonal produce, herbs, museums and antique stores. flowers, locally made jams, jellies, salsas, fresh baked breads, natural pork, beef, fish and a selection of Power Road Public Market local arts & crafts. Free admission, free adjacent 7 days/week, 10a m -8p m Mon.-Sat., 12-5p m Sun. parking. Easy credit card shopping - one credit card 2055 S. Power Rd., Mesa | prpm.co charge can pay for all your purchases. Inside Power Square Mall, SE corner Power & Baseline Rds. Farmers’ Market at ASU Arizona’s only indoor market, open every day. Shop Every other Tuesday, 9a m -2p m for fresh fruit & vegetables in the same mall with over Orange Mall in Tempe 40 other merchants. See powersquaremall.com for West of the Memorial Union Fountain more information about Power Square. About 20 vendors with fresh produce grown by local Arizona farmers and other local products, plus natural pork, beef & fish. Engrained, a learning- living ASU restaurant committed to locally grown food and environmentally responsible practices, also will participate by selling healthy prepared food items. Tempe campus-grown produce also will be available. While the event is geared toward ASU students, faculty and staff, the outside community is encouraged to visit the market as well. See students. asu.edu/farmersmarket. Downtown Chandler Farmers’ Market Scottsdale Old Town Farmers’ Market Every Thursday, 3p m -7p m Year-round Every Saturday, 8a m -1p m after Oct. 27th Arizona Ave., south of Chandler Blvd. Next to the Carriage House at the corner of in A.J. Chandler Park Brown & 1st St. in the Old Town area Local produce and crafts. This lively market features local growers and specialty food producers, Be ready to find a wide variety of Gilbert Farmers’ Market organic, pesticide-free produce. Seasonal specialties Every Saturday, 7a m -11a m such as cider & apples, flowers, natural pork, beef 222 N. Ash St., Gilbert and fish, free range eggs and local cheeses; freshly Downtown Gilbert next to the water tower baked artisan breads, Amish friendship breads, jams, Fresh local produce, baked goods, honey, pet treats, piccalillies, tamales, & more. Family friendly, well candy, coffee, plus crafts, non-profit representatives mannered pets welcome. and much more. See www.gilbertfarmersmarket.com. Mesa Community Farmers’ Market Every Friday, 9a m -noon 260 N. Center St., Mesa Just south of University Dr. at Rendezvous Green May include depending on season fresh produce, baked goods, jams & jellies, salsas, spices, natural

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14 East Valley Co m m u n i t y Re f e r e n c e Gu i d e 2011-2012 mesavisitorguide.com Happy Birthday, Arizona! On February 14, 1912, after nearly 49 of these projects is the Arizona CENTennial years as a U.S. territory and thousands of years Penny Drive: from February 9th to April 15th in as a sacred home to indigenous peoples, Arizona 2011, almost 69,000 K-8 schoolchildren all over became the 48th and last of the contiguous the state collected pennies to raise funds to shine states to enter the Union of the United States of Arizona’s copper capitol dome. America. As the 100th year of statehood draws to Legacy Projects a close, Arizona is making plans for an amazing Legacy Projects are projects generated by array of celebrations, commemorations, festivals community members and sanctioned by the and all around good times. Arizona Historical Advisory Commission. These Signature Projects projects strive to leave a lasting legacy in honor The Arizona Centennial Commission, through of the Centennial and range from public art, its Foundation, is creating, managing and to restoration of historic properties, to musical implementing several large-scale Signature compositions. Projects with statewide impact. Signature Visit www.az100years.org, the official Web site Projects range from the development of for the centennial celebration to see the full list of commemorative items to statewide campaigns events, projects and ways you can get involved in encouraging education and volunteerism. One this once-in-a-lifetime event. mesavisitorguide.com East Valley Co m m u n i t y Re f e r e n c e Gu i d e 2011-2012 15 Your Health Everyone knows how important good health is. When you’re in need, you want to get help fast. Here are some local sources of care so you can enjoy a healthy, active lifestyle.

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Health Providers Locator Use 480 area code for all numbers, unless otherwise noted. adult home care Sandstrom DMD, Paul R. Visiting Angels 7448 E. Main St., Mesa 701 W. Southern Ave., #105, Mesa 396.8684 833.8247 see ad on page 1, coupon on page 13 see ad on page 16 hearing aids/audiologists chiropractors East Valley Hearing Center Deseret Family Medicine 6262 E. Broadway Rd., Ste. 103, Mesa 1425 S. Greenfield Rd., #101, Mesa 830.0994 981.3000 see ad on this page see ads on this page & 37 medical centers dentists Arizona Regional Christensen Family Dentistry Medical Center 560 N. Stapley Dr., Mesa 2050 W. Southern Ave., Apache Junction 964.2131 515 N. Mesa Dr., Mesa www.christensenfamilydentistry.com 898.3333 see ad on page 16 www.myarmc.com Custom Smile see ad on page 10 2919 S. Ellsworth Rd., Ste. 141, Mesa optometry 307.8430 customsmiledental.com Image Eyecare see ad on page 16 1075 S. Idaho Rd., Ste. 105B Apache Junction New Mesa Dental Center 380.5116 1423 S. Higley Rd., #101, Mesa imageeyecareaz.com 396.9900 see ad on this page see ad on this page Physicians Palmer Dental 7221 E. Baseline Rd., Ste. 102, Mesa Deseret Family Medicine 984.0884 1425 S. Greenfield Rd., #101, Mesa palmerdentalaz.com 981.3000 see ad on page 4, coupon on page 13 6410 S. Kings Ranch Rd., Gold Canyon 981.3000 see ads on this page & 37 mesavisitorguide.com East Valley Co m m u n i t y Re f e r e n c e Gu i d e 2011-2012 17 Attractions & Recreation Use 480 area code for all numbers, unless otherwise noted. CASINO ARIZONA Besh-Ba-Gowah Archaelogical Park Mesa Arizona Temple Visitors Center 101 & McKellips, 101 & Indian Bend, Jesse Hayes Rd., Globe 525 E. Main St., Mesa Scottsdale 928.425.0320 964.7164 850.7777 An ancient ruin like no other. Explore this 700-year-old Historic landmark. In December, more than 600,000 Casino, Entertainment, Dining pueblo where the Salado and Hohokam Indians lived from Christmas lights are displayed. Largest annual Easter Casino Arizona, 101 & McKellips, 900-1400 A.D. Pageant in the world. Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park Phoenix Zoo offers visitors more than 100,000 square feet devoted 37615 Hwy. 60, Superior 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Tempe to gaming and entertainment. Amenities include 998 slots, 50 blackjack tables, keno, five unique restaurants 520.689.2811 602.273.1341 and an extraordinary Native American art collection. http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu www.phoenixzoo.org The Showroom features Showstoppers Live, a tribute Thousands of varieties of desert plants and wildlife from Well landscaped zoo trails wind through animal and plant throughout the world. exhibits from around the world and within Arizona. to America’s greatest superstars. Casino Arizona, 101 & Indian Bend, a sports-themed casino, features slots, Canyon Lake Marina Promack Treasure Hunting a 45-table poker room, blackjack and keno. For more 14011 N. Bush Hwy. (historic St. Hwy. 88) 2204 W. Apache Trail, Apache Junction information, visit casinoarizona.com. 288-9233 • canyonlakemarina.com 983.3484 | 800.722.6463 see ad on page 35 Rent a boat for a day or more, go tent camping, take a www.promacktreasurehunting.com cruise on The Dolly Steamboat and soak up the beautiful see ad on page 26 scenery of Canyon Lake. Mesa arts center Queen Creek Olive Mill Commemorative Air Force Aircraft Museum Rittenhouse Rd. & Combs Rd., Queen Creek One E. Main St., Mesa, 644.6500 2017 N. Greenfield Rd., Mesa www.mesaartscenter.com 888.9290 924.1940 • www.azcaf.org Performing & Visual Arts Center www.queencreekolivemill.com Mesa Arts Center hosts an exciting menu The Arizona Wing of the Commemorative Air Force is an all volunteer , non-profit organization. Home of the Tour Arizona’s only working olive farm and mill. Taste of free annual festivals and special “Sentimental Journey,” the most authentically restored flavored or stuffed olives and extra virgin olive oil. Deli-style campus events. Out To Lunch: Each fall and spring, WWII B-17 G flying today. Along with other authentic breakfast and lunch, unique gifts. MAC brings its popular free outdoor Thursday noontime warplanes of WWII, Korea and Viet Nam. see ad & feature article on page 8 concert series to the campus. Campus Tours: Free Desert Belle Paddleboat Cruise on Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass public campus tours Wednesdays at noon. Saguaro Lake 5700 W. North Loop Rd., Chandler 14011 N. Bush Hwy. at Saguaro Lake 502.5600 984.2425 • www.desertbelle.com www.rawhide.com the duttons 90 minute narrated day or evening cruise; towering canyon Experience an 1800s old west town, complete with Appearing Dec. 11, 2010 walls, desert vistas and exotic Arizona wildlife. shootouts, bucking broncos, camel rides and a desert train - Apr. 2, 2011 at Dutton ride. An excellent steakhouse feeds the family. Theater Mesa in East Valley High School, Desert Botanical Gardens 7420 E. Main St., Mesa 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix Rockin’ R Ranch 840.MUSIC (6874) • www.theduttons.com 941.1225 • www.dbg.org 6136 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa Musical Family Entertainers Home to the world’s largest and most diverse collection of 832.1539 Featuring a wide array of musical genres from country succulent plants, including rare and endangered species. www.rockinr.net to rock to bluegrass to classical and everything Dolly Steamboat, The see ad on page 26 in between, The Duttons combine beautiful vocal Hwy. 88 north to Canyon Lake Marina, just past the second SEALIFE Aquarium harmonies, instrumental virtuosity, high-energy dancing, one lane bridge 5000 Arizona Mills Circle, Tempe and hilarious comedy. With state of the art lighting, 827.9144 478.7600 special effects and elaborate stage sets, the show is not Enjoy a relaxing nature or twilight dinner cruise on one of sealifeus.com only musically entertaining, it’s visually stunning. Arizona’s most beautiful man-made lakes. Opened in May of 2010, this $15 million aquarium see ad on page 39, feature article on page 37 Gateway 12 IMAX Theater displays more than 5,000 sea creatures in 30 tanks. 1935 S. Signal Butte Rd., Mesa Superstition Mountain Arizona Historical Society Museum at 354.8030 • dtmovies.com Papago Park Lost Dutchman Museum 1300 N. College Ave., Tempe Heard Museum 4087 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction 929.9499 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix 983.4888 www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org 602.252.8840 • www.heard.org Collects, preserves and displays the artifacts, history and This small museum traces key history of the Valley and Experience the myriad cultures and art of Native Americans folklore of the Superstition Mountains, Apache Junction and surrounding communities. of the Southwest. surrounding area. Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park Tortilla Flat Saloon & Settlement 1502 W. Washington St., Phoenix 7301 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale Hwy. 88, Tortilla Flat - 25 mi. NE of Apache Junction 602.771.1612 • www.admmr.state.az.us 312.2312 • therailroadpark.com 984.1776 Displays of minerals and or samples from around the world, Take a picnic lunch to eat, ride the carousel, stroll the tortillaflataz.com with special exhibits of Arizona copper. arboretum and take a $1 ride on a 5/12 scale train. Authentic Old West stagecoach stop along the scenic Apache Trail. Saloon with real saddle bar stools and Arizona Museum of Natural History Mesa Historical Museum 2345 N. Horne Rd., Mesa walls covered with currency. General store and Western 53 N. Macdonald St., Mesa reinactors. 835.7358 • www.mesaaz.org 644.2230 • azmnh.org Usery Mountain Regional Park Southwest’s largest dinosaur exhibit. Native American Permanent exhibit presents a comprehensive look at 2000 pottery. years of Mesa’s history. 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd., Mesa Mesa Convention Center 984.0032 Bass Pro Shop www.maricopa.gov/parks/usery 1133 N. Dobson Rd., Mesa 263 N. Center St., Mesa 644.2178 Call or visit the park’s Web site to find out what classes, 602.606.5600 • basspro.com guided trail hikes and other activities are on the schedule. Shop ‘til you drop for fishing and camping gear galore. mesaconventioncenter.com/home.aspx This is a great place to learn about local nature and geological history.

18 East Valley Co m m u n i t y Re f e r e n c e Gu i d e 2011-2012 mesavisitorguide.com Get Out... Enjoy! One of the great things about being in the Valley of the Sun during the winter is that there’s never a lack of entertainment. With state-of-the-art performance venues in every town and world class performers, you’ll always see and hear something to write home about. Here are just a few...

Mesa Arts Center - Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre - Enjoy full- From orchestra concerts length Broadway productions to plays to dance to jazz, featuring professional actors there’s something here for and musicians. The buffet everyone. Take an art class dinner features a full salad bar, that you’ve always wanted five entrée items and desserts. to explore or view an exhibit 4142 E. Chandler Blvd., Mesa of someone else’s creativity. 706.5564 • www.broadwaypalmwest.com 1 E. Main St., Mesa 644.6500 The Duttons - Direct mesaartscenter.com from The Dutton Family Theater of Branson, MO, Barleen’s Arizona Opry - The Barleen family has this entertaining family has been entertaining the East Valley for years. Enjoy some made a home in Mesa at the great home cookin’ and a East Valley High School, show of endless variety. where they’ll dazzle you 2275 E. Old West Hwy. with the combined musical Apache Junction talents of three generations 982.7991 of Duttons. www.azopry.com 7420 E. Main St., Mesa 840.6874 • theduttons.com Turn to page 30 for more about Valley performing groups local shopping centers Use 480 area code for all numbers, unless otherwise noted. Arizona Mills Mall Mesa Riverview Largest shopping center in SW region. Dillard’s, 5000 Arizona Mills Circle, Tempe 1061 N. Dobson Rd., Mesa Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, Barney’s, over 225 491.9700 461.0050 | mesariverview.com upscale specialty shops and unique restaurants, Outlet stores in a contemporary mall. Includes Complex includes Bass Pro Shops, Walmart, Harkins movie theater. movie theater, Imax, food court. movie theaters, dining and more. On the south Superstition Gateway Chandler Fashion Center side of Loop 202 at Dobson Rd. Signal Butte & Baseline Rds. 3111 W. Chandler Blvd., Power Square Mall 990.7800 Chandler 2055 S. Power Rd., Mesa Brand new 900,000 sq. ft. power center, includes 812.8488 | chandlermall.com 832.1379 | powersquaremall.com 14 screen Dickinson Theater, shopping and dining. Department stores, including Nordstrom, Formerly Factory Stores of America, this new Superstition Springs Center Dillard’s & Sears, Harkins movie theater, food outlet mall has over 22 stores to help make the 6555 E. Southern Ave., Mesa court, over 160 specialty shops & restaurants. most of your shopping dollars. 832.0212 Fiesta Mall see ad on page 33 Dillard’s, JCPenney, Mervyn’s, Sears, Macy’s. 1445 W. Southern Ave., Mesa San Tan Village Desert Botanical Garden, carousel, amphitheater. 833.4121 | shopfiesta.com 2218 E. Williams Field Rd., Gilbert Over 150 specialty stores. Features Macy’s, Dillards, Sears and more than 282.9500 | shopsantanvillage.com 140 specialty stores. New Westcor 500 acre urban village, swap meet Mesa Market Place Tempe Marketplace encompassing 3 million sq. ft. of retail, entertainment and dining in an outdoor 10550 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe 380.5572 | mesamarket.com 966.9338 | tempemarketplace.com environment. Located at E. Williams Field Rd. & Loop 202. 1600 booths, 1.25 mile of shopping, under one 1.3 million square feet of retail space, featuring roof! Misters in season. Free parking, admission dramatic light and laser elements, outdoor Scottsdale Fashion Square & live entertainment in restaurant area! fireplaces and unique water features. Located in Camelback & Scottsdale Rds., Summers: Sat. & Sun. 7am to 4pm. Winters: Fri., Tempe on Loop 101 & 202. Scottsdale Sat. & Sun. 7am to 4pm. 990.7800 | fashionsquare.com see ads on page 38 & outside back flap mesavisitorguide.com East Valley Co m m u n i t y Re f e r e n c e Gu i d e 2011-2012 19 Business Directory Use 480 area code for all numbers, unless otherwise noted. adult home care Arizona Shade Sun Steam Carpet Cleaning Visiting Angels 8723 E. Apache Trail, Mesa, AZ 85207 801 S. Power Rd., Mesa 701 W. Southern Ave., #103, Mesa, AZ 984.2188 892.4336 833.8247 see ad on page 8 see coupon on page 13 see ad on page 16 Casino air conditioning Bill’s Awnings & Construction Co. Casino Arizona Alpine Air 10344 E. Apache Trail, Apache Junction 101 & McKellips, 101 & Indian Bend, Scottsdale Serving the Greater East Valley 986.1606 850.7777 • casinoarizona.com 539.9350 see coupon on page 13 see ad on page 35 [email protected] Mesa Awning Co., Inc. Child advocacy see coupon on page 13 2403 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ 85213 CASA airport transportation 969.4064 Volunteer Opportunity Cricket’s Airport Shuttle www.mesaawning.com 602.506.3930 • azcasa.org • maricopacasa.org Serving the Greater East Valley see ad on page 4 see ad on page 31 985.3493 - Reservations beds chiropractors 217.2502 - Pick Up Lift & Stor Beds, Inc. see coupon on page 13 Deseret Family Medicine 10344 E. Apache Trail, #1, Apache Junction, AZ 85120 1425 S. Greenfield Rd., #101, Mesa, AZ 85206 animal care 380.8018 981.3000 Caring Critters Animal Hospital www.storagebeds.com see ads on pages 17 & 37 see ad on this page 189 W. Apache Trail, Ste. A108, Apache Junction convention & visitors bureau 671.7387 bicycles see ad on this page & page 6 Mesa Convention & Visitors Bureau Mike’s Bike Chalet 120 N. Center St., Mesa, AZ 85201 antiques 5253 E. Brown Rd., #102, Mesa, AZ 85205 827.4700 • visitmesa.com The Cactus Corner 807.2944 see ad on page 8 see ad on page 6 936 W. Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ 85120 cremation 580.7577 • www.thecactuscorner.com boarding Hansen Chapel of Prayer attractions The Pudgy Pup 108 N. 56th St., Mesa, AZ 85205 Queen Creek Olive Mill 7107 E. Southern Ave., #103/105, Mesa, A 85209 832.1007 Riggs/Combs Rd. & S. Meridian Rd. 654.0194 www.hansenmortuary.com 888.9290 see ad on page 4 see ad on page 34 www.queencreekolivemill.com body paint & repair dentists see ad & feature article on page 8 Arizona RV Specialist, LLC Christensen Family Dentistry auto repair/service 2425 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ 85213 560 N. Stapley Dr., Mesa Berge Quick Lane 962.1661 964.2131 6459 E. Southern Ave., Mesa aprrv.com www.christensenfamilydentistry.com 854.3636 see ad on page 9 see ad on page 16 www.bergequicklane.com East Valley RV Specialists see ad on page 6 10020 E. Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ 85120 Milex Complete Auto Care 380.3801 2033 W. University Dr. #121 see ad on inside front cover Mesa, AZ 85201 Carpet cleaning 964.1478 see ad on page 6 Red Mountain Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning awnings 10104 E. Apache Trail, Ste. A, Apache Junction, AZ 85120 Arizona RV Specialist, LLC 380.3211 2425 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ 85213 see ad on page 5 962.1661 aprrv.com see ad on page 9

20 East Valley Co m m u n i t y Re f e r e n c e Gu i d e 2011-2012 mesavisitorguide.com Custom Smile east valley shopping centers furniture 2919 S. Ellsworth Rd., Ste. 141 Mesa Market Place EZ Home Furnishing Mesa, AZ 85212 10550 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa 2055 S. Power Rd. #2084 307.8430 380.5572 Mesa, AZ 85209 customsmiledental.com mesamarket.com in Power Square Mall see ad on page 16 see ad on page 38 & outside back flap 357.9126 see ad on page 33 New Mesa Dental Center Power Square Mall 1423 S. Higley Rd., #101, Mesa, AZ 85206 2055 S. Power Rd. Grandpa’s Furniture 396.9900 Mesa, AZ 85209 8111 E. Apache Trail, Mesa, AZ 85207 see ad on page 17 see ad on page 33 986.0930 see ad on page 9 Palmer Dental electronics/television 7221 E. Baseline Rd., Ste. 102, Mesa, AZ 85209 A2Z Electronics gifts & souvenirs 984.0884 9333 E. Apache Trail, Mesa, AZ 85207 The Cactus Corner www.palmerdentalaz.com see ad page 4, coupon on page 13 986.8877 936 W. Apache Trail see ad on page 8 Apache Junction, AZ 85120 Sandstrom DMD, Paul R. entertainment 580.7577 7448 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ 85207 www.thecactuscorner.com Broadway Palm West Dinner Theatre 396.8684 hearing aids/audiologists see ad page 1, coupon on page 13 5247 E. Brown Rd., Mesa, AZ 85205 325.6700 East Valley Hearing Center dinner theater broadwaypalmwest.com 6262 E. Broadway Rd., Ste. 103, Mesa, AZ 85206 Barleen’s Arizona Opry see ad on page 33 830.0994 see ad on page 17 Dinner Show The Duttons 2275 E. Old West Hwy., Apache Junction Duttons Theater Mesa, East Vly. High School insurance 982.7991 7420 E. Main St., Mesa www.azopry.com Adams Agency, The see ad on page 25 840.6874 3851 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ 85205 www.theduttons.com 924.2600 Rockin’ R Ranch see ad on page 39, feature article page 37 189 W. Apache Trail, #A-107, Apache Junction, AZ 85120 6136 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa, AZ 85206 farmers market 354.7131 832.1539 insurance Claims www.rockinr.net Power Road Public Market see ad on page 26 2055 S. Power Rd. Entry #5, Mesa, AZ 85209 Arizona RV Specialist, LLC 318.5165 2425 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ 85213 dog grooming prpm.co 962.1661 The Pudgy Pup see ad on page 33 aprrv.com see ad on page 9 7107 E. Southern Ave., #103/105, Mesa, A 85209 Flooring sales & cleaning 654.0194 Medical centers see ad on page 4 Grizzly’s Discount Flooring, Inc. 7601 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ 85207 Arizona Regional Medical Center 288.2771 515 N. Mesa Dr., Mesa, AZ 85201 grizzlesflooring.com 2050 W. Southern Ave., Apache Junction, AZ 85120 see ad on page 15 898.3333 www.myarmc.com Funeral Homes see ad on page 10 Hansen Chapel of Prayer 108 N. 56th St. Metal detectors Mesa, AZ 85205 Promack Treasure Hunting 832.1007 2204 W. Apache Trail, Apache Junction www.hansenmortuary.com 983.3484 | 800.722.6463 see ad on page 34 www.promacktreasurehunting.com see ad on page 26 optometry Image Eyecare 1075 S. Idaho Rd., Ste. 105B Apache Junction, AZ 85119 380.5116 imageeyecareaz.com see ad on page 17 park models RV Traders 11111 E. Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ 85120 986.1760 2501 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ 85213 464.9724 www.rv-traders.com see ad on page 1

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22 East Valley Co m m u n i t y Re f e r e n c e Gu i d e 2011-2012 mesavisitorguide.com Important Community Phone Numbers DIAL 9-1-1 FOR POLICE, SHERIFF, FIRE, AMBULANCE East Valley area code is 480, unless otherwise indicated. Government Agencies Urgent Care Senior Helpline 602.264.4357 City/County Governments Advance Urgent Care 456.0444 Medicare 800.772.1213 Apache Junction - 1001 N. Idaho Rd. 1804 W. Elliot Rd., Tempe Administration, City Hall 982.8002 East Valley Urgent Care - multiple locations Senior Centers Mesa Info. cityofmesa.org 644.2011 www.eastvalleyurgentcare.com 247 N. Macdonald Rd., Mesa 962.5612 Tempe Info. 967.2001 Express Care 831.0150 7550 E. Adobe, E. Mesa 218.2221 Pinal County - Apache Junction 2034 S. Alma School Rd., Ste. 2, Mesa 1035 N. Idaho, A.J. 474.5260 Info. 520.866.6000 www.urgentcareexpress.com Fast Med - multiple locations www.fastmed.com Social Security 800.772.1213 Health Department 982.6758 NextCare Urgent Care 702 W. Jerome Ave., Mesa Board of Supervisors 982.0659 www.nextcare.com/az 800.605.9117 253 W. Superstition Blvd., Apache Junction Sheriff’s Office (non-emergency) 800.420.8689 Superior Court 982.4166 Miscellaneous Transportation Game & Fish - Mesa Arizona Office of Tourism 602.364.3700 Airports 7200 E. University Dr. 981.9400 866.708.8120 | arizonaguide.com Sky Harbor Int’l. Airport 602.273.3300 U.S. Postal Service-East Valley Arizona Registrar of Contractors Falcon Field Municipal Airport 644.2450 602.542.1525 | www.azroc.gov www.usps.com 800.275.8777 Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport 988.7600 Express Mail 800.222.1811 Arizona State Parks 602.542.4174 Better Business Bureau 602.264.1721 Arizona Dept. of Transportation Zip Code Info. (US & Canada) 800.275.8777 www.servicearizona.com 602.712.7355 Box Office - Ticketmaster 800.745.3000 Apache Junction Postal Locations Auto Emissions Inspection (Mesa) 151 W. Superstition Blvd. Fed-X Info/Pickup 800.463.3339 Fire Department (non-emergency) 4442 E. Ivy 877.692.9227 Mesa Postal Locations 1851 W. 1st Ave. 877.692.9227 Main: 135 N. Center St. Apache Junction 982.4440 Dobson: 2415 W. Broadway Rd. Mesa 644.2101 Motor Vehicle Division 602.255.0072 Pioneer: 167 S. Stapley Dr. Tempe 858.7200 (Auto license, driver’s license) Mountain View: 2747 E. University Dr. Foreign Currency Exchange & Brokers www.servicearizona.com Sherwood: 325 S. Lindsay Rd. American Express Travel Agency Mesa: 1840 S. Mesa Dr., 7631 E. Main St., Falcon Field: 5155 E. Eagle Dr. 2201 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix 602.468.1199 4123 E. Valley Auto Dr. Desert: 6644 E. Broadway Rd. www.americanexpress.com Apache Junction: 575 Idaho St. Superstition Springs: 7316 E. Southern Ave. Libraries Four Peaks: 9855 E. Southern Ave. 64 E. 1st St., Mesa 644.2207 Ground Transportation Tempe Postal Locations 2425 S. Dobson, W. Mesa 644.3441 Bus - Valley Metro 602.253.5000 Tempe: 233 E. Southern Ave. 635 N. Power, E. Mesa 644.3184 Cricket’s Airport Shuttle 217.2502 Tempe Apache: 1962 E. Apache Blvd. 1177 N. Idaho, Apache Junction 474.8555 Dial-A-Ride (to schedule a ride) 633.0101 Tempe South: 8205 S Priest Dr. 3500 S. Rural Rd., Tempe 350.5500 Bus Lines (Greyhound terminal) 800.231.2222 Health Poison Control Center 602.253.3334 Utilities Hospitals Emergency Hotline 800.222.1222 Arizona Regional Medical Center Police Dept. (non-emergency) Mesa Utilities Dept. 515 N. Mesa Dr., Mesa 898.3333 Apache Junction 982.8260 Info. & Turn on/off 644.2221 2050 W. Southern Ave., Apache Junction 237.3200 Mesa 644.2211 Emergencies Banner Heart Hospital Tempe 966.6211 Electric 644.2266 6750 E. Baywood Ave., Mesa 854.5000 Recycle Hotline (Mesa) 644.2222 Gas 644.4277 Banner Baywood Medical Ctr. Sheriff (non-emergency) Water 644.2262 6644 E. Baywood Ave., Mesa 321.2000 Maricopa County 602.876.1000 Banner Desert Medical Center Pinal County 800.352.3796 Telecommunications 1400 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa 512.3000 Veterinary Emergency Service Digital telephone | Digital cable | High speed Internet Banner Gateway Medical Center 623.444.6739 1900 N. Higley Rd., Gilbert 543.2000 Emergency Critical Care (24/7) Cox Communications Banner Health Physician Referral 86 W. Juniper Ave., Gilbert 497.0222 6005 E. Southern Ave., Mesa & Resource Line 602.230.2273 UPS Info/Pickup 800.742.5877 www.cox.com/arizona Gilbert Hospital U.S. Customs Service 602.640.2035 CenturyLink (formerly Qwest) 800.475.7526 5656 S. Power Rd., Gilbert 984.2000 U.S. Dept. of Veteran Affairs Support/Repair 877.348.9007 Mayo Clinic Hospital 6001 S. Power Rd., Mesa 602.222.6568 centurylink.com 5777 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 342.8000 Weather Forecast (Phoenix) 602.265.5550 APS (Electricity) 602.371.7171 www.mayoclinic.org Road weather conditions 511# Mercy Gilbert Medical Center Emergencies (not outages) 602.258.5483 3555 S. Val Vista Dr., Gilbert 728.8000 Senior Services www.aps.com Mountain Vista Medical Center Alzheimer’s Association Southwest Gas 800.873.2940 1301 S. Crismon Rd., Mesa 358.6100 Helpline 602.528.0550 | 800.272.3900 Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital Desert SW 602.528.0545 SRP (Electricity) 602.236.8888 1500 S. Mill Ave., Tempe 784.5500 1028 E. McDowell Rd., Mesa 24 hr. emergency hotline 602.236.8811 Emergency 784.5533 Area Agency on Aging 602.264.2255 www.srpnet.com mesavisitorguide.com East Valley Co m m u n i t y Re f e r e n c e Gu i d e 2011-2012 23 Unique Dining Use 480 area code for all numbers, unless otherwise noted. italian CHOLLA PRIME STEAKHOUSE & LOUNGE Inside Casino Arizona, 101 & McKellips, Scottsdale | 850.7736 Alessia’s Ristorante Italiano Intimate fine dining, open late. 5251 E. Brown Rd., Mesa | 396.2888 Cholla Prime Steakhouse & Lounge features unique appetizers, gourmet salads, wild game, alessiasristoranteitaliano.com Authentic Italian restaurant featuring dishes made from fresh seafood and prime steaks. Open from 5 p.m.-11 p.m., Sunday - Thursday, and until scratch. midnight, Friday and Saturday. Complimentary valet parking. Reservations suggested. mediterranean American Quiessence del Piero at the Mill Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 6106 S. 32nd St. (on The Farm at South Mountain) on Combs Rd. between Rittenhouse & Ironwood 602.276.0601 | www.quiessencerestaurant.com Queen Creek | 759.6988 1007 N. Dobson Rd. (Mesa Riverview), Mesa | 668.4780 Café serves fresh local ingredients in sandwiches, salads, Good old country cooking, with homestyle meals, prepared Fine dining in a beautiful country setting. Specialty dishes made from locally grown produce. See special events online. soups and sauces, featuring Queen Creek Olive Mill from scratch in our kitchens. Breakfast, lunch & dinner. products. Attached to general country store. Ample RV parking. Red, White & Brew Farm at South Mountain, The 6740 E. McDowell Rd., Mesa | 807.9393 | rwbaz.com see ad & feature article on page 8 6106 S. 32nd St., Phoenix | 602.276.6360 Offering “a little bit of everything.” Go online for daily specials. Mexican/southwestern Eat your sandwich selection on picnic tables under shady Tortilla Flat Saloon and Settlement Blue Adobe Santa Fe Grille trees, then tour the on-site herb and vegetable gardens. A 16 miles east of Apache Junction on SR 88, Tortilla Flat riparian paradise. 144 N. Country Club Dr., Mesa | 962.1000 984.1776 Southwestern-style cuisine blended with the flavor of New Farm House Restaurant, The Serving the biggest burgers and hottest chili. Prickly pear Mexico chiles. From the traditional to the unusual. 228 N. Gilbert Rd., Gilbert | 926.0676 ice cream for dessert. Variety of homestyle dishes - serving breakfast & lunch. Asian De La Cruz Mexican Grill Feedbag Restaurant 5301 S. Superstition Mountain Dr., Gold Canyon Got Sushi 982.5401 300 S. Phelps Dr., Apache Junction | 983.3521 6744 E. McDowell Rd., Mesa | 807.8500 Casual family dining, from breakfast to dinner. delacruzmexicangrille.com www.azgotsushi.com/Home.htm Offers authentic Mexican food, using only the freshest GMANN’s Restaurant & Lounge Family oriented, serving fresh Japanese food at reasonable ingredients at reasonable prices. 7303 E. Main St., Ste. 115, Mesa | 654.4626 prices. Teppanyaki tables. www.gmanns.com Pa Pa Ya Thai Restaurant Matta’s Grill & Cantina Newly opened on 11/4/11, lunch & dinner menus offer 2706 E. University Dr., Mesa | 964.3171 1033 N. Dobson Rd., Mesa, at Mesa Riverview affordable, delicious comfort food. 1731 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe | 921.2678 964.7881 | mattas.com see ad on page 25 papayathaiaz.com Daily and happy hour specials. Authentic Mexican fare. Voted Best East Valley Mexican Food Restaurant in 2011. House of Tricks Variety of traditional Thai favorites. see ad on page 25 114 E. 7th St., Tempe | 968.1114 RA Sushi Bar Restaurant www.houseoftricks.com 411 S. Mill Ave., Tempe | 303.9800 Rancho de Tia Rosa Nestled in downtown Tempe, dine in an historic bungalow, 1652 Val Vista Rd., Mesa | 623.9500 | www.rasushi.com 3129 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa | 659.8787 on the patio, or sit in the outdoor, tree-shaded bar. A lively sushi bar with a wide selection of fresh sushi, plus ranchodeiarosa.com Iowa Café and Grill, The Asian/American dishes. Authentic Baja coastal cuisine. Cantina. Organic produce 5606 W. McKellips Rd., Mesa | 985.2022 | iowacafe.com Barbecue grown on site in our gardens and greenhouses. “Hog Sloppin’, Field Plowin’, Hair on Chest Food.” Tom’s BBQ Pizza Homemade pies, fresh daily. 5005 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa | 924.6019 Lakeshore Restaurant 1140 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa | 464.0471 Nello’s Pizza 14011 N. Bush Hwy., Mesa (off Beeline Hwy) 115 E. Baseline Rd., Tempe | 520.0728 2950 S. Alma School Rd., Mesa | 820.5995 Thick, thin, white or whole wheat - “in crust we trust.” 984.5311 www.tomsbbq.com Patio dining at Saguaro Lake. Chicago-style, serving the Valley since 1988. Organ Stop Pizza Lakeside Restaurant & Cantina Waldo’s BBQ 1149 E. Southern Ave., Mesa | 813.5700 The world’s largest Wurlitzer Theater Pipe Organ. 16802 N. Hwy. 88, Mile post 212 4500 E. Main St., #1, Mesa | 807.1645 Canyon Lake Marina | 288.8290 Authentic BBQ! Eat in, take out, we cater. Seafood Great desert scenery and lake views on Canyon Lake. cajun Islamorada Fish Company Restaurant The Landmark Restaurant Pier de Orleans 1133 N. Dobson, Mesa | 602.606.8800 809 W. Main St., Mesa | 962.4652 61 E. University Dr., Mesa | 844.7437 www.fishcompany.com Named “Best Restaurant Bets for Home Cooking” in USA Awesome seafood, steaks & Cajun food at affordable prices. Dine on the tastes of Mahi Mahi, Grouper and many other Today. Midwestern home style cooking. favorites while watching tropical fish in a 13,000 gallon coffee house Mesa Market Place aquarium. 10550 E. Baseline Rd. | Mesa, AZ 85209 Esperos & Sams Caffee The Seafood Market Restaurant 380.5572 • www.mesamarket.com 4210 E. Main St., Mesa | 832.0310 3406 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa | 633.1580 Breakfast & lunch specials. Live entertainment in german www.seafoodmarketrestaurant.com restaurant area! Free parking & admission. Zur-Kate / Bavarian Point “Always fresh, never frozen” - offering highest quality fresh fish. Check online offers. see ads on page 38 & outside back flap 4815 E. Main St., Mesa | 830.4244/830.0999 Large amount of food for a small price. Live music on sports bar/grill Paradise Bakery and Café weekends during winter. Indigo Joe’s Sports Pub and Restaurant 3426 E. Baseline Rd., Ste. 119, Mesa | 633.9696 2855 N. Power Rd., Mesa | 832.8989 1946 S. Signal Butte Rd., Mesa | 751.2387 indian Guru Palace Cuisine of India www.indigojoes.com 6555 E. Southern Ave., Mesa | 981.2003 What a neighborhood bar/grill should be. Freshly prepared baked goods made from scratch, plus 2048 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa | 558.9300 a variety of light meals including soups, salads and www.gurupalaceaz.com sandwiches. A culinary adventure of North India. 24 East Valley Co m m u n i t y Re f e r e n c e Gu i d e 2011-2012 mesavisitorguide.com RT O’Sullivan’s Sports Bar & Grill Broadway Palm West Dinner Theatre 1010 W. Southern Ave., Mesa | 844.1290 5247 E. Brown Rd., Mesa | 325.6700 6646 E. Superstition Springs Blvd., Mesa | 396.9933 www.broadwaypalmwest.com rtosullivans.com A premier dinner theatre offering timeless classics and Irish hospitality with a flair for fun. Happy hour 11am-7pm, contemporary masterpieces. Call for calendar of events. Mon.-Fri. see ad on page 33 steakhouse Rockin’ R Ranch Cholla Prime Steakhouse 6136 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa, AZ 85206 inside Casino Arizona 832.1539 101 & McKellips, Scottsdale | 850.7736 www.rockinr.net Fine dining, open late. Gourmet appetizers, steak, seafood, see ad on page 26 game. Midwestern Restaurant 4308 E. Main St., Mesa | 924.4884 Market Place next door is a top provider of meats, bakery goods and homemade meals. No-nonsense comfort cooking. Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass 5700 W. North Loop Rd., Chandler | 502.5600 www.rawhide.com Experience an 1800s old west town, complete with shootouts, bucking broncos, camel rides and a desert train ride. An excellent steakhouse feeds the family. dinner theater Barleen’s Arizona Opry Dinner Show 2275 E. Old West Hwy., Apache Junction | 982.7991 www.azopry.com An evening of family entertainment, while enjoying a hearty, home cooked meal. see ad on this page

mesavisitorguide.com East Valley Co m m u n i t y Re f e r e n c e Gu i d e 2011-2012 25 Finding the Salt River If you’ve driven through the Valley on I-10, you probably noticed that the Salt River isn’t your usual river. There may be some wet patches after some wet weather, but it’s hardly a real river any more. But if you know where to look, you’ll find where the Salt River really is and take advantage of its charms. Launch Your Kayak in the Lower Salt River Take a Cruise on Canyon Lake Just a few miles to the northeast, you’ll The reason for the dry Salt Lake riverbed find Saguaro Lake Ranch. Take the Beeline is because of the dam and series of manmade Highway (SR 87) to the Bush Highway, lakes upriver. On one of the lakes, you can about 10 miles beyond Shea Blvd. Go five treat yourself to a lazy cruise on the Dolly more miles, past the turnoff to the Saguaro Steamboat, an 1890s steamboat replica. Take Lake Marina, and turn left at the sign for US60 east past Apache Junction to get there. Saguaro Lake Ranch. Make a choice between a daytime cruise The long trip is about 4.5 hours and it where you’re likely to see eagles, bighorn starts at 8 a.m. The short trips are just two sheep, deer, bobcats and more, or one of hours and they start on the hour from 8-10 the lovely twilight cruises to see the night a.m. Costs are $60 for the long trip and $35 without all the city lights. Dinner cruises are for the short one. Both trips are easy, but a special treat and private charter options kayakers must be at least 12 years old and offer a solution to what to do for that special able to swim. occasion. Find out more by calling 984-2194 or Find out more by calling 827-9144 or online at saguarolakeranch.com online at www.dollysteamboat.com.

26 East Valley Co m m u n i t y Re f e r e n c e Gu i d e 2011-2012 mesavisitorguide.com Day Trips There and back in just one day To the East... To the West... Wh it e Mo u n t a i n s – You know you miss the MIM - Th e Mu s i c a l In s t r u m e n t snow, and with elevations of more than 11,000 feet, Mu s e u m – Located in North Phoenix, this new the White Mountains are a winter wonderland. Learn museum qualifies as a day trip because there’s so how to say “Mogollon” and enjoy a piney wildness much to see, you need to plan on taking a whole that you didn’t think could exist in Arizona. Go north day to see as much as you can. From a worldwide on the Beeline Highway (State Rte. 87) until your ears collection of instruments, to hands-on experiences start to pop. It’s beauty of a high desert variety. to live concerts, this is a one-of-a-kind museum. www.themim.org To the South... Mo u n t Le mm o n – To the northeast of Tucson, To the North... the impressive Santa Catalina mountains contain Ve r d e C a n y o n R a i l r o a d – Climb aboard this the highest elevation in the area. At over 9100 feet, old-school train at Clarkdale, just north of Jerome, you’ll actually find a ski resort. On the drive up, visit and see the Verde Valley as never before. Eagles’ the lovely town of Summerhaven - a cool hideaway nests and abundant wildflowers along the way add from Tucson summers, and a great place to rent a to the natural beauty of the landscape. Ride inside cabin for an overnight stay. or in an open car to get the full experience. www.verdecanyonrr.com Two-Day Trips For an overnight getaway To the West... To the East... Oa tm a n – Get a glimpse into the Wild West in this Ha w l e y La k e – Tucked away in Arizona’s quaint gold-mining town on historic Route 66. You White Mountains and surrounded by three national might see “wild” burros, which are actually very forests, Hawley Lake is an adventurist’s delight. The friendly and happy to greet tourists, hanging around 260-acre lake is open year-round despite snowy town looking for carrots and other treats. Turn-of- winters, so it’s the ideal location for ice fishing and the-century hotels and shops with a distinctively snowshoeing. In spring, visit Hawley Lake for saiing, Western flair line the streets. canoeing, kayaking, camping and cabin rentals. www.desertusa.com/oatman/du_oatman.html www.wmonline.com/ATTRACT/camping/hawley.htm

To the North... To the South... Mo n u m e n t Va l l e y – Part in Arizona, part in Am e r i n d Mu s e u m – The archaology of the Utah, these famous formations are an icon of the Southwest begins at this exhibit/research foundation. Southwest. A room at the View hotel gives you a From ancient artifacts to contemporary Native view of either sunrise or sunset and memories of an American art, you’ll find collections gathered from amazing experience. Alaska to South America. Located in Dragoon, it’s www.navajonationparks.org/htm/monumentvalley.htm just south of I-10, about 15 miles east of Benson. www.amerind.org mesavisitorguide.com East Valley Co m m u n i t y Re f e r e n c e Gu i d e 2011-2012 27 Sports events Arizona State University Basketball ECHLAA Hockey League Wells Fargo Arena - Indoor Sports NBA - Phoenix Suns - Phoenix Roadrunners E. Stadium Dr., Tempe US Airways Center US Airways Center 480.965.3933 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix tickets: 480.965.2381 602.379.SUNS (7867) - tickets 602.462.GOAL (4625) www.thesundevils.com 800.402.2849 www.phxroadrunners.com Baseball www.nba.com/suns Racing Major League Baseball WNBA - Phoenix Mercury Firebird International Raceway - - Arizona Diamondbacks US Airways Center NHRA drag racing, drag boat racing, Chase Field 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix International Hot Boat Assoc. races, Regular season games - April-Sept. 480.784.4444 - tickets street/bracket racing year.round. 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix 602.252.WNBA (9622) 2000 Maricopa Rd., Chandler tickets: 602.514.8400 www.wnba.com/mercury 602.268.0200 info.: 602.462.6000 Football www.firebirdraceway.com arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com NFL - Arizona Cardinals Phoenix International Raceway - University of Phoenix Stadium, NASCAR & Indy racing Glendale 7602 S. 115th Ave., Avondale 602.379.0101 - main office 623.463.5400 602.379.0102 - tickets www.phoenixraceway.com www.azcardinals.com

Spring Training Camelback Ranch, Glendale Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers Goodyear Ballpark, Goodyear Cleveland Indians, Cincinnati Reds Hohokam Park, Mesa Turf Paradise Race Course - Chicago Cubs Arena Football League thoroughbred horse racing scheduled Maryvale Baseball Park, Phoenix - Arizona Rattlers September-May. Milwaukee Brewers US Airways Center 1501 W. Bell Rd., Phoenix Phoenix Municipal Stadium 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix 602.942.1101 Oakland Athletics 602.514.8383 - tickets www.turfparadise.com Peoria Sports Stadium 602.514.8300 - info. Soccer San Diego Padres, Seattle Mariners www.azrattlers.com Major League Soccer (MLS) - Salt River Fields at Talking Stick Golf Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Sahuaros Colorado Rockies The PGA Tour’s Phoenix Open - Brazell Field at Grand Canyon Scottsdale Stadium January University San Francisco Giants The LPGA’s Safeway International 35611 N. 14th St., Phoenix Surprise Recreation Campus (PING) - March 623.516.2133 Texas Rangers, Kansas City Royals www.pgatour.com www.azsahuaros.com Tempe Diablo Stadium Hockey LA Angels of Anaheim National Hockey League Arizona Fall League - Minor - Phoenix Coyotes League Baseball Jobing.com Arena Same venues as Spring Training, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale minor league teams 623.772.3200 For details, call 602.681.9362, www.coyotes.nhl.com or visit www.mlbfallball.com

28 East Valley Co m m u n i t y Re f e r e n c e Gu i d e 2011-2012 mesavisitorguide.com East Valley Golf Course Guide If you know anything at all about the Valley of the Sun, you’ll know that it’s all about golf. Book your favorite tee time at one of these challenging East Valley courses. Apache Creek Golf Club Ken McDonald Golf Course Shalimar Country Club 3401 S. Ironwood Dr., Apache Junction 800 W. Divot Dr., Tempe 2032 E. Golf, Tempe DR 982.2677 18 holes 350.5250 18 holes (N. of Southern, between McClintock & 101) www.apachecreekgc.com Kokopelli Golf Club 831.1244 • shalimarcountryclub.com Apache Sun Golf Club 1800 W. Guadalupe Rd., Gilbert Sunland Springs Village Golf 919 E. Pima Rd., Queen Creek 926.3589 • kokopelligc.com 18 holes 11061 E. Medina Ave., Mesa 987.9065 18 holes Las Colinas Golf Course 984.4209 18 holes, DR www.apachesungolfclub.com 2151 N. Village Loop Rd., Queen Creek sunlandsprings.com Arizona Golf Resort 987.3633 18 holes 425 S. Power Rd., Mesa lascolinasgolfclub.com Sunland Village East Golf Club 2250 S. Buttercup St., Mesa 832.1661 • 800.528.8282 Las Sendas Golf Club www.azgolfresort.com 7555 E. Eagle Crest Dr., Mesa 986.4079 18 holes ASU Karsten Golf Course 396.4000 18 holes Sunland Village Golf Course 1125 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe www.lassendas.com 725 S. Rochester, Mesa 921.8070 • asukarsten.com Links Golf Club at Queen Creek 832.3691 18 holes Augusta Ranch Golf Club 445 E. Ocotillo Rd., Queen Creek Superstition Springs Golf Club 2401 S. Lansing, Mesa 987.1910 18 holes 6542 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa 354.1234 18 holes linksqueencreekgolfclub.com 985.5622 18 holes www.augustaranchgolf.com Longbow Golf Club www.superstitionspringsgc.com Cypress Golf Course 5601 E. Longbow Pkwy., Mesa Toka Sticks Golf Course 10801 E. McDowell Rd. (Beeline Hwy.) 807.5400 • longbowgolf.com 18 holes 6910 E. Williamsfield Rd., Mesa 946.5155 • playcypress.com 9 holes Mountain Brook Golf Club 988.9405 • tokasticksgolf.com 18 holes Desert Sands Golf Course 5783 S. Mountain Brook Dr., Gold Canyon 1922 S. 74th St., Mesa DR 671.1000 18 holes Trilogy Golf Club at Power Ranch 832.0210 • desertsandsgc.com 18 holes www.mountainbrookgolf.com 4415 E. Village Pkwy., Gilbert 988.0004 18 holes Dobson Ranch Golf Course Painted Mountain Golf Club 2155 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa (municipal) 6210 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa www.trilogygolfclub.com/powerranch 644.2291 18 holes 832.0156 18 holes ViewPoint Golf Resort www.dobsonranchgolfcourse.com www.paintedmountaingolf.com 650 N. Hawes Rd., Mesa Dreamland Villa Golf Course Quick Hits Golf 373.5555 2 courses - 9 & 18 holes 5641 E. Albany St., Mesa 9355 E. Southern Ave., Mesa DR viewpointgolfresort.com 985.6591 18 holes 354.3500 Western Skies Golf Club Fiesta Lakes Golf Club Rio Salado Golf Club 1245 E. Warner Rd., Gilbert 1411 S. Westwood, Mesa DR 1490 E. Weber Dr., Tempe DR 545.8542 969.0377 9 holes 990.1233 • riosaladogolfclub.com www.westernskiesgolf.com Gold Canyon Golf Resort Riverview Golf Course Dr i v i n g Ra n g e s 6100 S. Kings Ranch Rd., Gold Canyon 2202 W. 8th St., Mesa (municipal) 982.9090 2 courses - both 18 holes 644.3515 18 holes Desert Golf Center 800.642.6445 • www.gcgr.com www.riverviewgolfcourse.com 1061 Old West Hwy., Apache Junction 982.8455 Gold Canyon RV & Golf Resort Rolling Hills Golf Course 7151 E. Hwy. 60, Gold Canyon 1415 N. Mill Ave., Tempe Mesa Family Golf Center 982.5800 • robertsresorts.com 18 holes 350.5275 (plus an all par 3 executive course) Greenfield Lakes Golf Course Royal Palms Golf Course 3252 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa 2484 E. Warner Rd., Gilbert 1415 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa 924.1350 503.0500 18 holes 964.1709 9 holes greenfieldlakesgolfcourse.com royalpalmsgolfcourse.com DR = Driving Range mesavisitorguide.com East Valley Co m m u n i t y Re f e r e n c e Gu i d e 2011-2012 29 arts Performing Use 480 area code for all numbers, unless otherwise noted. Arizona Opera Chandler Center for the Arts MIM Music Theater Symphony Hall - 75 N. 2nd St., 250 N. Arizona Ave. In the Musical Instrument Museum Phoenix 782.2680 Corner of Tatum & Mayo Blvds., 602.266.7464 www.chandlercenter.org just S. of Loop 101 in Phoenix www.azopera.org 478.6000 Chandler Symphony www.theMIM.org Arizona Theatre Company Orchestra Performs at the Herberger Theater 899.3447 Orpheum Theatre Center www.chandlersymphony.org 203 W. Adams St., Phoenix 602.256.6899 602.262.7272 box office: 602.256.6995 tickets: 602.262.7272 www.aztheatreco.org www.phoenixstages.com

Ashley Furniture Phoenix Chorale HomeStore Pavilion 100 W. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 2121N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix 602.253.2224 602.254.7200 Childsplay www.phoenixchorale.org concert info. line: 602.254.7599 900 S. Mitchell Dr., Tempe www.livenation.com/venue/ 480.921.5700 Tempe Center for the Arts getVenue/venueId/113 box office: 480.350.2822 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe www.childsplayaz.org 350.2882 ASU’s Gammage tempe.gov/tca Auditorium Comerica Theatre ASU Main campus, Apache Blvd. & (formerly Dodge Theater) Mill Ave., Tempe 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix 965.5062 602.379.2800 box office: 965.3434 box office: 602.379.2888 www.asugammage.com comericatheatre.org

Ballet Arizona Gilbert Fine Arts 3645 East Indian School Rd., Phoenix Association 602.381.0184 505.6205 | www.gfaa.org Tempe Symphony box office: 602.381.1096 Orchestra www.balletaz.org Herberger Theater Center 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix 350.2829 602.254.7399 www.tempe.gov/arts/events/tso/ www.herbergertheater.org default.htm

Higley Center for the Phoenix Symphony Performing Arts 255 E. Adams St., Phoenix 4132 E. Pecos Rd., Gilbert box office: 602.495.1999 279.7190 www.phoenixsymphony.org box office: 480.279.7194 www.higleyarts.org Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Mesa Arts Center 7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale 1 E. Main St., Mesa 499.8587 Celebrity Theatre 644.6501 scottsdaleperformingarts.org 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix box office: 480.644.6500 602.267.1600 www.mesaartscenter.com www.celebritytheatre.com

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1235 N. Center St., Mesa • 964.4467 Chicago Cubs Tickets: 964.4467 | tickets.com Mesa - a Big Little City more than two decades. On October 21, 2011, the City of Mesa lost His influence also lead to recognition of one if its most devoted tourism champions, Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport as an alternate Robert W. Brinton. He served for more than to Phoenix Sky Harbor, resulting in access to 25 years in the Mesa tourism more cities and increased traffic to this regional industry at the helm of the airport. Mesa Convention & Visitors In Mesa, Brinton was incredibly civic minded Bureau. and recently served as president of the Mesa “He was a touchstone to HoHokams and was awarded Mesa Man of so many in our community the Year in 2009. That same year, Brinton was and throughout the tourism recognized by the Arizona Office of Tourism industry,” said Mesa CVB Board Chair Gary and inducted into the Tourism Hall of Fame. Levine. “His impact has been felt statewide and Brinton was also a long time mentor to tourism across this nation.” students through his role as an adjunct professor Brinton pioneered a number of key Arizona for Northern Arizona University through the tourism projects during his career and will School of Hotel & Restaurant Management. be most remembered for his role in saving In Mesa, Brinton served on numerous boards the Cactus League, the association of booster including past president of Mesa Sister Cities organizations and cities that sponsor spring Association and chairman of the Mesa Parks & training in Arizona. Brinton was a founding Recreation Advisory Board. Brinton was also member and served two terms as Cactus League one of the first recipients of the MLK Spirit of President. He spearheaded the association for Unity Award.

On the former site of Williams Air Force Base, this small airport has been operating as Phoenix- Mesa Gateway Airport since 2008. With three expansive runways, a newly remodeled passenger terminal, and convenient parking, Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is a dynamic reliever airport to Phoenix’s Sky Harbor International Airport. Currently served by Allegiant Air, direct service is available to and from 15 cities, including Las Vegas, Colorado Springs 6033 S. Sossaman Rd., Mesa • 988.7600 and suburban airports in www.phxmesagateway.org the Chicago area.

32 East Valley Co m m u n i t y Re f e r e n c e Gu i d e 2011-2012 mesavisitorguide.com Meet MIM® One of the Valley’s newest museums is causing quite a buzz, worldwide. The Musical Instrument Museum, or MIM, is part exhibit, part concert venue. Everything you wanted to know about musical instruments is here, along with concerts performed on ethnic, contemporary and historical instruments. Exhibits have included celebrity instruments, such as guitars played by Eric Clapton and George Benson, the piano John Lennon composed “Imagine” on and a drum set from the Black Eyed Peas. Find out how instruments of all kinds are/ created 5 and what materialsS are used.† Concerts can present any musical style from folk to jazz, in a state-of-the-art concert hall. Visit the MIM at 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050. It’s open Mon.-Wed. & Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thurs. & Fri. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sun. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 480.478.6000 or visit themim.org for more information. mesavisitorguide.com East Valley Co m m u n i t y Re f e r e n c e Gu i d e 2011-2012 33 East Valley Visitor Centers Chambers of Commerce Convention & Visitors Bureaus

Ch a m b e r s o f Co m m e r c e Co n v e n t i o n & Visitors Ahwatukee Bu r e a u s (CVBs) Chamber of Commerce Apache Junction 3840 E. Ray Rd., Phoenix Chamber of Commerce 753.7676 567 W. Apache Trail, Apache Junction ahwatukeechamber.com 982.3141 • apachejunctioncoc.com Apache Junction Chandler CVB Chamber of Commerce City of Chandler Tourist Center 567 W. Apache Trail, Apache Junction PO Box 4008, Chandler 982.3141 782.3037 • www.visitchandler.com www.apachejunctioncoc.com Mesa CVB Chandler Chamber of Commerce 120 N. Center St., Mesa 25 S. Arizona Pl., Ste. 201, Chandler 827.4700 | 800.283.6372 963.4571 www.visitmesa.com chandlerchamber.com see ad on page 8 Gilbert Chamber of Commerce Gilbert Chamber of Commerce 119 N. Gilbert Rd., Ste. 101 119 N. Gilbert Rd., Ste. 101 892.0056 892.0056 • www.gilbertaz.com www.gilbertaz.com Tempe Arizona Mills Mall Mesa Chamber of Commerce 5000 S. Arizona Mills Circle, Tempe 120 N. Center St., Mesa 491.7300 969.1307 www.tempetourism.com www.mesachamber.org Tempe CVB Tempe Chamber of Commerce 1 W. 3rd St., Ste. 105, Tempe 909 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe 894.8158 | 800.283.6734 967.7891 www.tempecvb.com www.tempechamber.org Visitor Information Center at the Phoenix Convention Center ∆ ç ∆ ç ∆ ç 877.225.5143 • visitphoenix.com Visit www.arizonaguide.com for more tourism information.

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