Kimberly Janes
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Kimberly Janes

Kimberly has spent most of her life in Arizona. When she is not sharing her passion for Chandler, she is often crafting, cooking, enjoying a cup of coffee, planning her next travel adventure with her husband and son, or watching a detective show with her dog.

Fall Arizona Restaurant Week

The evenings are starting to cool off, you know what that means? It's time to start dining on patios again! Cooler weather also means the arrival of Arizona Restaurant Week, the fall edition. Arizona Restaurant Week returns to Chandler on September 16-25, 2022, and invites patrons to celebrate their…

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Safety Tips for Hiking in Arizona

You can feel it in the air...it's near-perfect weather and time to enjoy the great outdoors! From outdoor dining to exploration of Chandler's desert parks, and nearby mountain preserves it's a great way to feel the sunshine and take-in the desert scenery. Arizona has a reputation for offering…

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10 Places to Order a Bloody Mary in Chandler

Champagne may be the drink of choice on New Year’s Eve, but January 1 st is all about the Bloody Mary, especially for those who may have had a little too much bubbly the night before. In fact, the tomato juice and vodka-based cocktail is so popular on January 1 the day has been designated National…

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Chandler Aquatic Centers and Pools | Chandler AZ

It happens fast, school's out and it's Hello Summer! The great news is that summertime fun is easy to find in Chandler! Kids and water go hand in hand and families are sure to have a splashing good time at one of Chandler's aquatic centers or pools. Each has a zero-depth entry pool, water slide…

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Chandler Spotlight: d'Vine Gourmet

Small businesses are what make our community unique and drive our economy. And our Chandler businesses depend on the #PowerOfTravel to help them thrive. In honor of National Travel and Tourism Week, we sat down for a Q&A with Denise McCreery, owner of d’Vine Gourmet, a specialty market and go-to for…

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Feel Good Friday - Week 9

Last week, fall was in the air at the Fulton Ranch Towne Center as the #iChooseChandler team greeted Duck Donuts customers for another #FeelGoodFriday. Tucked away in the plaza at the southwest corner of Arizona Ave. and Ocotillo Road, Duck Donuts serves made-to-order cake donuts that are freshly…

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Feel Good Friday - Week 8

We are back with another #FeelGoodFriday! The #iChooseChandler team popped in and surprised lucky patrons at the Ginger Monkey Gastropub with gift cards to unique spots all around Chandler. Chandler Vice Mayor Rene Lopez joined the crew to learn more about why visitors #LoveChandler and support our…

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Feel Good Friday - Week 7

Last weekend the #iChooseChandler team visited Downtown Chandler for another round of #FeelGoodFriday giveaways. A few lucky, downtown patrons chatted with the team and received $25 gift cards after sharing why they #LoveChandler. Check out what they had to say. Carla Terzigni Carla met the team…

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Feel Good Friday - Week 6

Five lucky groups ran into the #iChooseChandler team during last week’s #FeelGoodFriday at Press Coffee in Downtown Ocotillo. Press Coffee, an Arizona coffee roaster has been in business since 2008 after owners Steve Kraus and Tram Mai decided no other area coffee brand met their high standards…

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