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August 2015
August 2015, page 18

PATRICK BURCH 602.430.2032 patrickburch@cox.net gorillacapital.com Located in the heart of the Arcadia/Camelback corridor at the base of Camelback Mountain, this home sits on over 1 acre of gorgeous desert, features a rustic contemporary feel, and maximizes mountain views. Five sets of Arcadia sliding doors create an amazing indoor/outdoor feel with 15 foot high ceilings in the great room looking out to Camelback Mountain. High-end finishes throughout include Restoration Hardware lighting, Ferguson plumbing fixtures, commercial-grade Thermador appliances, and more. Please call Patrick for an appointment to view this property. 5431 E ROCKRIDGE ROAD, PHOENIX $1,799,900 4 Beds | 4 Baths | 4,226 Sq Ft | 1.08 Acre Lot CAMELBACK MOUNTAIN RETREAT Page 18 August 2015 WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? SATURDAY AUGUST 8 Prowl and Play 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix. Bring your superhero powers to life at the Phoenix Zoo. Superhero meet-and-greets, games, crafts, waterslides and live music are just a few of the activities planned for a fun-filled evening. Tickets are $6 for members and $8 for general admission. For more information, call 602-286-3800 or visit phoenixzoo.org. THURSDAY AUGUST 13 Night Golf Times vary at the Palo Verde Golf Course, 6215 N. 15th Ave., Phoenix. Escape the daytime heat with a round of night golf at Palo Verde Golf Course. Golfers will wear a glow necklace and be given a glow in the dark ball. The course will be outlined in glow lights. Golfers play nine holes. Registration must be filled out beforehand. Admission is $25 per person. For more information or to register, call 602- 249-9930 or visit phoenix.gov/parks/golf. SATURDAY AUGUST 15 Musical Icon: Elvis 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Aug. 15-16, at the Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. Celebrate the king of rock ’n’ roll with an Elvis inspired exhibition. Events throughout the day include a scavenger hunt, photo booth, stick puppets and a screening of Jailhouse Rock. General admission is $20 for adults and $10 for kids. For more information, call 480-478-6000 or visit mim.org. TUESDAY AUGUST 18 Tacos with a Twist 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Sur La Table in Kierland Commons, 7122 E. Greenway Parkway, Scottsdale. Just like its title, this cooking class is inspired by tacos around the world. Learn grilling skills as well as how to create different flavors and homemade sauces. Tastes will vary from Korean to Jamaican the hunt, enjoy a cold brew in the beer garden, sponsored by Lagunitas Brewery. This event is free. For more information, visit adventurerun.com. FRIDAY AUGUST 28 Hell City Tattoo Convention Starts at noon, Aug. 28-30 at the Arizona Biltmore Resort, 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix. Your favorite tattoo festival is back again. Prepare to see ink galore along with tattoo competitions, art galleries, live tattooing and seminars at Arizona’s best tattoo convention. There will also be a kid’s area, food and live music provided. Tickets are $25 for a one day pass. For more information, visit hellcity.com. to Mediterranean. The class costs $69 per person and is for ages 18 and up. For more information or to register, call 480-998-0648 or visit surlatable.com. THURSDAY AUGUST 20 Adventure Run 6-11 p.m. at Road Runner Sports, 43 S. McClintock Drive, Tempe. Adventure Run is not your average course; it’s an hour long scavenger hunt. Run to as many checkpoints around the Road Runner Sports Store, collect as many raffle tickets as you can – the more you get, the better your chances are to win over $2,500 worth of prizes. The fun doesn’t stop there. After Adventure Run August 20. Calendar Continued from page 16 Elvis exhibition August 15.