Celebration of Unity
Each January, the City of Chandler holds a series of events to honor our community's heritage and diversity, along with the spirit and ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the civil rights movement.
Announcing the 2010 Celebration of Unity events presented by INTEL!
DEDICATION TO SERVICE AWARDS
The City of Chandler Human Relations Commission is seeking nominations for individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to service and diversity in Chandler for the first 2010 Celebration of Unity Dedication to Service Awards.
Three winners will be awarded at the 11th Annual Celebration of Unity breakfast on January 22, 2010 at the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Resort.
Click here for application details.
Click here to print an application.
Click here to submit an application online.
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**Please note there is a 60 minute time limit to submit your form online.
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CREATIVE EXPRESSION COMPETITION
The Creative Expression Competition is open to any K-12 student living or attending school in Chandler. All students are encouraged to submit an entry in one of the following categories: writing, visual art, performance or videography.
NOTE FOR PERFORMANCE ART ENTRIES ONLY - All Performance participants MUST submit a videotape or DVD of their entry. The City of Chandler is offering an opportunity for participants to have their performance taped. Please call 480-782-2214 to set up an appointment. Taping will occur at the City Council Chambers located inside the Chandler Public Library (22 S. Delaware - 2nd Floor).
Click here for a competition flier. Call 480-782-2214 for information.
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Saturday, January 16, 2010
CHANDLER MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Chandler Public Library Courtyard
22 S. Delaware St.
Chandler’s 15th Annual Multicultural Festival highlights the cultural diversity of our community through music, dance, art, storytelling children’s area and more. Winners of the Creative Expression Competition will also be announced.
Admission is FREE to all of the Multicultural Festival events.
Also, for the fourth straight year Childsplay will present a special production by creator David Saar. This year's production is titled: Androcles and the Lion.
A story of runaway slave Androcles, who helps a lion by removing a thorn from his paw. Later the lion gets a chance to repay the favor. Ancient Rome provides the backdrop for this delightfully humorous musical adaptation of one of Aesop’s favorite fables, presented in classic Commedia dell’arte style and exploring issues of friendship, trust and freedom.
For more information on the 15th annual Multicultural Festival, click here.
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Friday, January 22, 2010
CELEBRATION OF UNITY BREAKFAST
7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Crowne Plaza San Marcos Resort
1 S. San Marcos Place
This year, the Celebration of Unity breakfast promises to bring a fresh approach to this event, as greater emphasis will be placed on community outreach and support.