Ribbon Cutting

Event Sponsor

Nicholas K. Poff, DC PLLC

Tuesday, October 29

Noon

4350 E Ray Road Ste 101A, Phoenix, 85044

See the chiropractic office of Dr. Nick Poff, enjoy a light lunch and find out how he can keep you "in line!"

Get to Know Your Chamber Breakfast

Thursday, October 31

Public Policy Speaker Series

Event Sponsor

Friday, November 1
Noon - 1pm
Dignity Health Urgent Care Community Room
4545 E. Chandler Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85048
Brown Bag Lunch
Click Here to Register   

Shelly Winson of True Choice Benefits, will offer real life answers to questions about Obamacare. She will explain the changes happening now and offer information to help you make an informed decision about your healthcare. Learn who qualifies for financial help, what to do if your employer cancels your insurance plan, or as a business owner should you continue to offer insurance to your employees and much more.

Ribbon Cutting

Event Sponsor

The Neighbor Ladies 

Tuesday, November 5

Noon
Chamber Office 

4435 E. Chandler Blvd, Phoenix 85044

Learn about this home care service and enjoy a light lunch and beverages.

Ribbon Cutting

Event Sponsor

The Perfect Pear Bistro

Thursday, November 7

4:30pm

1241 E. Chandler Blvd, Phoenix

Visit this new bistro in the foothills and sample food, beverages and enjoy happy hour!

Clothes Minded is hosting a night of fashion tips on October 24^th from 5-8pm bring in an item from your closet that you struggle with how to wear & with the help of AZ Style Girl, receive your look. Arbonne Cosmetics will be there as well to help get your glow on with looks for day and night. They have a collection of lightweight, beneficial formulas for gorgeous skin, eyes, and lips.  Pre-Shop the MC (Madellachic) Do You Spring Collection. P.S. if you mention this email you get 20% off storewide. Light snacks & drinks will be served. It's a great night for some mother-daughter bonding time! 4810 E. Ray Rd Suite # 13 Phoenix, AZ 85044 (480) 940-9200

Ahwatukee Community Swim & Tennis Center is hosting their 12^th Annual Haunted House and Hayride Friday October 25 and 26 from 6:30p -10 p and October 27^th from 6:30 - 9pm. Admission is $7, $5 for children 8 and under, or $15 for an unlimited wristband. All proceeds go to the youth programs. Come and have a blast with your little goblins. 4700 E. Warner Road Phoenix, AZ 85044 Phone Number: 480-891-3431

 Tempe Union High School District is delighted to host the 2014 Arizona Region IV Academic Decathlon Competition. The event will take place on January 31st and February 1st at Corona del Sol High School(1001 E. Knox Road, Tempe, AZ 85284). They are in need of approximately 150 volunteers over the two-day competition. Contact Tam Kahler at 480-839-0292 ext. 3845 or email tkahler@tempeunion.oeg for more info or to indicate which area(s) and day(s) you are available to volunteer. Corporate & private sponsors are being accepted. Contact Dr. Maja Aleksic for more info 480-345-3715 or email maleksic@tuhsd.k12.az.us   

Ahwatukee Community Swim & Tennis Center is looking for cars for their 10^th Annual Car and Motorcycle Show Saturday November 9 from 10 - 3pm. The cost is $15 by November 1. After November 1, the fee increases. Register today, show off your car, listen to music, eat some food and perhaps will a trophy.  For more registration info call Lisa Robinson at 480-893-3431. Ahwatukee Community Swim & Tennis 480-891-3431

Chloe's Corner a 501 C-3 Non Profit is supporting 10 local No - Kill Animal Shelter by raising money to help save the lives of innocent pets. Ninety - Nine pets are killed on a daily basis. For every $20 donated a pet will get pulled out of the Maricopa County Animal Shelters Euthanasia Program. You get a free gift when you donate worth up $2500, and check with your tax advisor for deductions. Contact Michelle Milich info@chloescorner.net or call 480-220-1404 for more details.  

Check ot Chloe's Corner in AFN http://www.ahwatukee.com/eedition/page_686b2c95-5777-5055-ad74-c5c4920f86a8.html 

Andi Petty from Kiwanis Club is hosting a fundraiser at her home Sunday, November 10 at 3pm to benefit AZ Foster Youth. Come celebrate with friends, listen to music, and donate to Foster Youth in the Phoenix Metro Area. Music will be provided by Ronstadt Generations. The minimum donation is $25 per person (tax deductible through the Kiwanis Club on Ahwatukee Community Foundation. 501c3 organization.) RSVP to Andi Pettyjogn  andi@wattaz.com or 602-402-6267.If you are unable to attend, but would still like to donate in advance you can with paypal  www.ahwatukeekiwanis.org or PO Box 50596, Phoenix, AZ 85076. Checks Payable to Ahwatukee Kiwanis.  Location: 3926 E. Tanglewood Drive Phoenix, AZ

Pecos Senior Center is having a Craft Fair Friday October 25 from 9am to 2pm. Join them for an exciting day of beautiful arts and crafts. They will have a nice variation of handmade items to choose from.  17010 South 48^TH Street.

Wedge & Bottle:  They continue to feature their favorite American Craft (not Kraft) Cheeses every Saturday and are giving 20% off featured cheeses all month long!On Saturday October 26th they will be featuring cheeses from the Middle states. Their goal this month is to present a variety of styles of cheese the USA has to offer! 4025 E. Chandler Blvd. Suite 44 Phoenix, AZ 85044 Contact Info:  (480) 704-1255, info@wedgebottle.com   

A quick reminder: On Friday, November 1st 5-7pm there will be a Wine Tasting with Mike from Action Wine & Spirits. Tastings are $5.00 to taste 4 different beverages and you can put that $5.00 towards a purchase of a bottle. No RSVP required. Come any time between event times. 

Mountain View Lutheran church is holding a Fabulous Fall Festival Saturday October 26th from 2:00-5:30. This is an absolutely free community event and fun for the entire family. Featuring the 6th Annual Chili Cook-off, music by Spirit Surge and Desert Vista Jazz & Madrigal Choir, pumpkin painting, line dancing and more! 11002 S 48th Street Phoenix, AZ 85044

Have Your Holiday Party at the Foothills Golf Course Annual Small Business Holiday Party December 20 from 6:30 - 11:30 pm at 2201 East Club House Dr. Phoenix, AZ 85048. It's a great opportunity for your small business to have a corporate holiday party experience and keep your expenses down because you only pay for your employee's food at a great discount. A DJ will be there to provide music and a cash bar. Holiday Party Attire recommended. It's $25 per person so RSVP now to Christine Corcoran at 480-460-5350 or email fhcatering@ahwatukeegc.com 

Operation Buy-Back: After Halloween there is tons of left over candy. Instead of throwing it away, have your kids sell it! Dr. Walter Rapacz is buying candy to send over to our courageous troops in the Middle East. For each pound of candy your child will receive a $1(up to $5.) They will be giving out goody bags to both the kids and parents. So re-dress and have fun all over again. 3646 East Ray Road, Suite B-14 Phoenix, AZ 85044

Inspire Kids Montessori has a new location! They are hosting a Halloween Party to celebrate their Grand Opening and Open House on Saturday, October 26 from 10am to 2pm. This event will be free and open to the public. There will be arts & crafts, hourly door prizes, trick-or-treating and more. It's a family - friendly event you won't want to miss. Location is SE corner of 40^th Street & Chandler, Ahwatukee In the same plaza as Safeway and Trader Joe's. 480-659-9402 

Can you host a Toy Drive Box for the Angel Tree Toy and Gift Drive that collects toys to donate to children throughout Arizona who have no permanent/semi- permanent placement during the holidays? The sad part is approximately 1400 children receive no Christmas gifts. Pastor Jeff is compiling a list of local businesses that are willing to be a drop off hub for gifts. Not only will you help put a smile on a child's face, your name and logo will be advertised in the Ahwatukee Foothills News.  Contact Jeff for more details: pastorjeffzubeck@gmail.com

 Ahwatukee Harvest Night Saturday, October 26^th form 6-9 pm. It's a free, family - friendly event you won't want to miss! There will lots of things to do. Activities include: face painting, live bands, games, bounce houses, pumpkin carving contest, kids costume contest and more! They will be providing food from local restaurants who will be donating a portion of the proceeds to Living World's Foster Care Initiative. There is also Vendor opportunities available.  Contact Info: 480-584-6116 HarvestNight2013@gmail.com

Kyrene Parent Summit- Volunteer Opportunity for High School Students:  The Kyrene Foundation is seeking high school aged students (15-18 years old) to volunteer at their Kyrene Parent Summit .They are asking for students to play games and assist in the childcare rooms. The event is Thursday, November 7^th at Aprende Middle School and volunteer hours are from 5:45 to 8:30pm. Please contact kfvolunteer@cox.net if you are interested in volunteering. More information on Kyrene Parent Summit available online. 

Kyrene Parent Summit is hosting "A Night of Education for Parents" Thursday, November 7^th from 4:45 - 8:30 pm at the Aprende Middle School. Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction, John Huppenthal, has a presentation that will give you the facts on how College & Career Ready standards will help your child and our state. The costs are $ 5 per adult which includes dinner, childcare and two parent information sessions. Register at www.kyrene.org/parentsummit email address: Kyrene-School-District@kyrene.org

Foothills Women's Club is hosting an event November 13 from 7-9pm. Ride a London double-decker bus to Rawhide for a scavenger hunt with your closest friends. Sign up now online at www.foothillswomensclub.org and pay online or mail a check. Guests are $10 if you are not a member of this club already. Contact Info: foothillswomensclub@gmail.com

Sign -A -Rama: The Boys and Girls Club of the East Valley was a recipient of a 2013 Signs of Hope Grant from Signarama Chandler. Every year Signarama Chandler awards around $20,000 in free or reduced cost signage to local non-profit and charitable organizations. For more information or if you know of an organization that could benefit from a Signs of Hope grant for 2014 please contact Allison Kast-Eichenberg allisonke@sarchandler.com. Signarama Chandler is currently accepting applications for 2014.

 Don't miss the chance to see Dale Kesel's artwork at the Artists' Co-op Store on the Campus of the Mesa Arts Center. Occasionally, he will be doing demonstrations relating to his photography at the Co-op Store. Stop by and see the wonderful work of art Dale has displayed at One East Main Street Mesa, Arizona 85201

Magic Pest Control is offering complete interior and exterior exterminating of home, up to 2500 square feet, for $25 a month. (with one year service agreement). New customers only please.  No start up fees. For the month of October, they will be donating $5 from every service they do to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

The Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber (AFCC) is searching for a new Membership Coordinator. The AFCC is an all encompassing resource for the community and the voice of commerce.  The Membership Coordinator is the first line of support for AFCC members and is responsible for recruiting and retaining chamber members and selling chamber programs and services to assist in the growth of the organization.  The position demands a positive attitude, a genuine desire to promote the community, and the highest of standards of professional conduct at all times including use of ethical sales techniques.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

- Meet with prospective members to provide information about chamber membership

- Secure new chamber members and grow the organization according to pre-determined goals and objectives

- Develop and execute on-boarding process for new members

- Sell other chamber products and services, including sponsorships and advertising

- Create and maintain a list of prospective chamber members

- Assist in the retention process by calling on/collecting past due or delinquent memberships

- Attend Chamber Ambassador, member meetings, events and programs as required

- Maintain accurate member records

- Working in conjunction with the Marketing and Event Coordinator executes member events such as mixers, ribbon cuttings, orientation breakfast, etc.

- Staff liaison to Networking Groups

- Other job-related duties as assigned

If you have the qualities listed above, submit your resume, references and salary requirements by electronic submission only, by September 25th at 4pm to info@ahwatukeechamber.com.  No phone calls please.