With its five stages of continuous entertainment, the Festival of the West is quickly becoming one of Arizona’s biggest Country and Western events. Held annually in Chandler, this extravaganza features the best in Country music as well as a Celebrity Stage, where visitors can learn about life in the Old West, the art of yodeling, the evolution of the Cowboy and the origins of Cowboy Poetry.

The Downtown Library in Chandler is a great place for home schooling families to connect. It hosts a home school book discussion group at the beginning of each month, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., for kids ages 9 to 11. Stop by and share your thoughts on this month’s book!