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👩 Designing Delight: Bfive's Vintage Vibe, Arizona Parent's Heartfelt Mission, Campo Verde's Flag Football Triumph, and More!
Issue #47 - November 21, 2023
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👩 Bfive Design: A Personalized Touch to Vintage Furniture in the Heart of Gilbert
❤ Beyond Motherhood: Arizona Parent Champions Paid Caregiver Program for Children with Special Needs
🏆 Campo Verde Girls' Flag Football Makes History with Dramatic 5A State Championship Win
🎈 Discover Local Events Coming Soon
And more…
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Bfive Design: A Personalized Touch to Vintage Furniture in the Heart of Gilbert
Bettina Longacre, a longtime resident of Gilbert, fulfilled her dream of establishing her business, Bfive Design, in downtown Gilbert this month.
The store offers a unique blend of curated vintage furniture with a European influence and modern flair. Longacre also provides custom upholstery services, revitalizing cherished family pieces. Beyond selling furniture, Bfive Design extends design services covering everything from sourcing furniture to styling living spaces.
Despite being three times larger than her previous Arcadia shop, Longacre is thrilled that the new Gilbert location is close to her home, marking a significant milestone. The store's name, "Bfive," holds personal significance as "B" represents Bettina, and the number 5 is significant in her family's birthdays.
Longacre, initially an educator, transitioned into interior design, and her store caters to anyone seeking design inspiration, direction, and unique furniture and accessories. Bfive Design is open on weekdays from noon to 8 p.m. and on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Beyond Motherhood: Arizona Parent Champions Paid Caregiver Program for Children with Special Needs
Tyson Coon, about to turn 9, navigates life with severe medical conditions, including epilepsy and cerebral palsy, resulting from a bout of bacterial meningitis at six months old.
His mother, Brandi Coon, advocates for the extension of a program that allows parents to be paid caregivers. Introduced during the pandemic, this initiative faces potential permanency, offering compensation for up to 40 hours a week to parents meeting specific caregiver criteria.
Brandi Coon, a beneficiary of this program, emphasizes the multifaceted role she plays in Tyson's life, blending motherhood with roles like therapist and teacher. While the proposed reduction in billable hours looms, families like the Coons stress the unique understanding parents bring to caregiving.
Campo Verde Girls' Flag Football Makes History with Dramatic 5A State Championship Win
Campo Verde girls' flag football coach Brian Coger witnessed a dramatic conclusion to the first-ever Arizona Interscholastic Association-sanctioned flag football season.
In a defensive battle, Campo Verde secured a historic 14-13 victory over Canyon View in the 5A state championship. The game's highlight came as Brian's daughter, Maddie Coger, blocked a crucial point-after touchdown, securing the Coyotes' championship win. Despite a bloody nose from the block, Maddie's unconventional save made Campo Verde the inaugural 5A state champions.
The defensive prowess of players like Myla Robertson and Serena De Rosa, coupled with the redemption from an earlier defeat to Canyon View, marked a remarkable journey for Campo Verde's flag football team.
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We ❤️ Local Businesses!
We know our community is brimming with businesses that have fascinating stories and big hearts. If you're a local business owner making waves, crafting unique experiences, or simply putting a smile on our faces, we want to chat with you! Gilbert Thrive is eager to shine a light on the unsung heroes of our town. Let's collaborate and let the community know what makes your business special. Send us a message, and let's celebrate the spirit of Gilbert together!
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Ongoing Events
Steel Magnolias @ Hale Centre Theatre
Showings until Nov 21Fiddler on the Roof @ Hale Centre Theatre
Showings until Nov 25Gilbert Farmers Market @ Downtown Gilbert
Every Saturday, 8am-12pm
Upcoming Events
Made With Love Market: Holiday Kickoff
Nov 24 & 25, 9:30am-2:30pmEnchant Christmas Experience @ Scottsdale Salt River Fields
Nov 24 to Dec 31Gilbert Art Walk
Nov 25, Dec 2, Dec 9, Dec 16, Dec 23Paisley Pumpkin Fall Street Fair @ SanTan Village
Nov 25, 10am-6pmGilbert Holiday Lighting Celebration
Nov 27, 6pm-8:30pmPeppermint Lane Winter Market
Nov 30 & Dec 1, 9am-5pmChristmas Idea House
Nov 30 to Dec 2Jingle Bell Express @ McQueen Activity Center
Dec 8, 10am-11:30amNativity Drive-Thru @ Gilbert AZ Stake
Dec 15 to 17, 6pm-9pmSanta Paws Pictures @ Gilbert Community Center
Dec 18, 5:30pm-7pmRocky Mountain Christmas @ Higley Center
Dec 23, 7:30pm
Know of an upcoming event we should know about? Let us know!
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