Free concert, CPR training among upcoming Chandler church events

Here are some upcoming public events at Chandler-area churches.

Big-band free concert Sept. 18 at First Baptist

Camp Kirkland and the Metro Big Band invites the public to a free concert at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept 19 at First Baptist Church of Chandler, 3405 S. Arizona Ave.

There will be a free will offering to benefit the Global Missions Project Impact Fund.

Learn more on First Baptist Chandler’s Facebook page.

CPR, first-aid training at Chandler Methodist on Oct. 3

A CPR and first-aid training class is set for 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Chandler United Methodist Church, 450 E. Chandler Heights Road.

The emergency training group LP Health Directions will conduct CPR, AED and basic first aid training for adults and pediatrics.

The cost is $25 per participant. All participants will receive a certificate at the end of the course.

To learn more, contact the church at 480-963-3360 or office@chandlermethodist.org.

Story time for small children Sept. 18 at Cornerstone

StoryTime is a fun, engaging way for families to introduce faith concepts to younger children — right at their level, according to a news release.

Cornerstone Chandler’s next storytime is at 9:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 18 at the church, 1595 S Alma School Road in south Chandler.

This interactive event invites families to enjoy stories, crafts, hands-on activities and a small snack together. Check-in begins at 9:15 a.m. in the church’s Adventure Port.

Stop by the kiosks in the Adventure Port lobby for a name tag and a raffle ticket. Text STORYTIME to 21999 for details.

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