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With accordion players making music in the background, Giovanni Zoppé will introduce his large and eclectic family to the masses just outside the big top located on the west lawn behind Chandler Center for the Arts during the holidays.

Imagine 129 friends—each with a different voice—high, low and in-between. Now imagine blending those voices, layering the tones into beautiful melody. This is the Tempe Community Chorus.

Four Peaks, the craft brewery that has been a focal point of Tempe business for the past two decades, has been sold to Anheuser-Busch, the St. Louis-based behemoth that produces Budweiser and other popular brands, according to Four Peaks co-founder Jim Scussel.

Two West Chandler businesses were among five local entities s that received the Architectural Excellence Awards recently.

While the city is widely known for the health of its economy, Chandler, like a number of its neighbors, offers housing alternatives for individuals and families, who may need to secure affordable lodging in today’s challenging economy.

Chandler will officially kick of the holiday season Dec. 5 with its annual Parade of Lights and Tumbleweed Tree Lighting ceremony.

The holiday shopping season is in full swing. During this time of year, I like to remind residents of the importance of shopping local.

Volunteers from West Chandler and other city neighborhoods are needed for national Make a Difference Day.