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April 2016
April 2016, page 10

NOW SELLING IN WINDSOR Enjoy the lifestyle you’ve always wanted in Windsor with a new energy-efficient home from Central Living by David Weekley Homes! Priced from the mid $400s, you’ll love low-maintenance living in this highly-sought after location near Arcadia. Wake up to breathtaking views of Camelback Mountain in this intimate community of 10 homesites. CALL 480-768-4990 TO FIND YOUR DREAM HOME IN WINDSOR See a David Weekley Homes Sales Consultant for details. Prices, plans, dimensions, features, specifications, materials, and availability of homes or communities are subject to change without notice or obligation. Illustrations are artist’s depictions only and may differ from completed improvements. Copyright © 2016 David Weekley Homes - All Rights Reserved. Phoenix, AZ 290837 (PHXA72929) Choose from five floor plans, from 2,107 – 3,361 square feet Maintain physical wellness at nearby Arizona Canal Trail Enjoy excursions at Phoenix Zoo or delight in dining at area resorts Gather with friends at sporting events or cultural venues . b b Page 10 April 2016 FRIDAY, APRIL 1 Agave on the Rocks 6-10 p.m. at Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix. Showcasing Bruce Monro’s Sonoran Light exhibit, Agave on the Rocks is an evening of drinks, food and entertainment in the beautiful scenery of Desert Botanical Gardens. Guests will be given a margarita (in a glass you can take home) as well as unlimited food samples from restaurants and caterers around the Valley. There will be cash bars and an opportunity to sample featured tequilas. Live music will be provided throughout the night. This is an adult only event. Tickets are $75. For more information, call 480-941-1225 or visit dbg.org. SATURDAY, APRIL 2 Redneck Run 9 a.m. start time at Westgate, 6751 N. Sunset Blvd., Glendale. Have yourself a redneckin’ good time at the third annual Redneck Run. Available runs are as follows: 10K Plunger Relay (you walk/run with a plunger), a 5K/10K Redneck Run or a Country Mile Walk/Run. Each participant will receive a redneck T-shirt to run in and there are special prizes and medals for everyone. The after party will be at Whiskey Rose for those 21 and up. Registration prices vary. Benefits go toward Dogs on Deployment. For more information, call 480-609-3978 or visit redneckrunaz.com. Arizona Grand Prix 5:35 p.m. at Phoenix International Raceway, 7602 S. Avondale Blvd., Avondale. Get ready to witness the awesomeness of the raceway as the Verizon IndyCar Series races for the first time at Phoenix International Raceway. Even better, the Series will race on a new track. Every ticket also includes access to the prerace road pit. Bring the family and watch the racers battle it out for first place. Tickets start at $35. For more information, call 623-463-5400 or visit phoenixraceway.com. THURSDAY, APRIL 7 Winemaker Dinner 6:30 p.m. at the Arizona Biltmore, 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix. Guests will enjoy a multicourse meal prepared by Gordon Maybury of Wright’s at the Biltmore, paired with selected wines from a known winemaker. This evening’s dinner features Robert Mondavi. Representatives will be present to discuss the wines while guests enjoy dinner as well as after-dinner drinks Church of Christ for a morning of fun and learning. This family fun day is all about learning how to stay safe at school, at home and everywhere in between. Kids can bring their bikes and participate in the bike rodeo. There will also be a fire truck on display, activities for kids, free giveaways and a raffle. For more information, call 602-513-0414 or visit camelbackchurchofchrist.org. SUNDAY, APRIL 10 Spring Festival of the Arts 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 310 S. Mill Ave., Tempe. The 39th annual Tempe Festival of the Arts swings into gear this year with 400 artists and artist booths lining the streets of Mill Avenue. Festivalgoers can browse different categories ranging from wood to photography and jewelry while enjoying live music and street performances. There will also be food and drink vendors, an Art of Beer exhibit (with samples) and a kids zone with hands-on activities. This event is free. For more information, call 480- 921-2300 or visit tempefestivalofthearts.com. WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? and cigars on the patio. Reservations are $120. For more information, call 602-955-6600 or visit arizonabiltmore.com. FRIDAY, APRIL 8 The Music of Michael Jackson 7:30 p.m. at the Phoenix Symphony, 75 N. Second St., Phoenix. The Phoenix Symphony presents an evening with the legendary music of the King of Pop. Chester Gregory, who sang for Michael, and Conductor Brent Havens will perform hits from the Jackson 5 as well as M.J. favorites such as Beat It, Thriller, and many more. Tickets range from $30 to $99 depending on seating arrangements. For more information, call 602-495-1999 or visit phoenixsymphony.org. SATURDAY, APRIL 9 Community Safety Awareness Day 9-11:30 a.m. at the Camelback Church of Christ, 5225 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. Join the Arcadia community at Camelback Redneck Run Winemaker Dinner Spring Festival of the Arts

Religious Instruction • Strong Academics • Cutting Edge Technology • Leadership Programs • PE and Interscholastic Sports Instrumental and Vocal Music • “Arts Attack” Program • School Nurse • Bus Transportation Available We’re proud of our gr aduating 8th gr aders! 93% of those that applied to a private high school were accepted! Congr atulations! 3901 East Indian School Road • 602-957-7010 • www.clsphx.org CHRIST LUTHERAN SCHOOL CHRISTIAN VALUES. QUALITY EDUCATION. Preschool through Grade 8 Page 11 April 2016 WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? Free Family Second Sunday 12-5 p.m. at the Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. Discount Tire and Phoenix Art Museum present Second Sunday, a day filled with art, music, dancing and fun for the whole family to enjoy. Each month there is a new theme for families to explore, and this month’s theme is: words. Kids can enjoy activities like creating their own works of art, learning a new dance, listening and watching musical performances, and more. This event is free. For more information, call 602-257-1880 or visit phxart.org. FRIDAY, APRIL 15 Eat, Drink and Be Pretty Party 7-11 p.m. at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale. Gearing up for Phoenix Fashion Week, the Scottsdale League for the Arts presents a night of red carpet fashion and fun. Guests can sip on signature cocktails and sample foods from Valley restaurants, listen and dance to live music, and take photos in the photo booth. The latest fashions from Valley designers will be showcased in a live runway show. General admission is around $85. For more information, call 480-994-2787 or visit scottsdalefest.org. SATURDAY, APRIL 16 Scottsdale Culinary Festival 12-9 p.m. on Apr. 16-17 at the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale. The Scottsdale Culinary Festival is back and showcasing 40 Valley restaurants, 30 breweries and 20 bands for the whole family to enjoy. There will be a teen cooking challenge, cooking demos, and a wine and vodka garden. The family zone will include face painting, a magician and bouncy houses. There is no better excuse to come down and stuff your faces with food offerings from all around the Valley. General admission is $10 and kids 12 and under get in for free. For more information, visit scottsdalefest.org. SUNDAY, APRIL 17 Arcadia Family Fun Run 8 a.m. start time at 48th St and the Canal. The annual Team Taylor Arcadia Family Fun Run, a 5K run to benefit Sudden Infant Death Syndrome research. The race will start at the location above and end with an after party at O.H.S.O. Eatery. The goal this year is to have 1,200 runners and raise $150,000 for SIDS research and prevention. Registration is $35 and is an event for all ages. For more information, call 602-617-1167 or visit teamtayloraz.com. SATURDAY, APRIL 23 Great Southwest Cajun Fest 12-9 p.m. at 125 E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler. Celebrating Cajun culture and all things New Orleans, the Great Southwest Cajun Fest is back for its second year. There will be live music featuring jazz, blues and swing revival bands as well as multiple vendors bringing Cajun cuisine to downtown Chandler. There will also be themed areas for patrons to browse, such as Bourbon Street and the French Quarter. Patrons are encouraged to dress in parade style attire and enjoy a little slice of New Orleans. General admission is $10. For more information, visit southwestcajunfest.com. SUNDAY, APRIL 24 Plated and Staged Benefit 5 p.m. at Herberger Theater, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix. Join Herberger Theater for an evening of fine dining to benefit the theater’s Youth Outreach and other programs. Guests will start the night out with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at the theater, as well as a silent auction and entertainment before departing at 7 p.m. to various fine dining restaurants. The “staged” part is this: guests will not know where they will be dining until they leave for dinner. Each restaurant will have a three-course meal and wine prepared. Ticket prices vary, but single admission is $225. For more information, call 602-254-7399 or visit herbergertheater.org. FRIDAY, APRIL 29 Maricopa County Home and Garden Show 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Apr. 29-30 at the Arizona State Fairgrounds, 1826 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix. Looking to give your home a makeover, but not sure where to start? Look no further. The Maricopa County Home and Garden Show can help. There will be 1,000 exhibits showcasing home improvement ideas, interior designers, ask-the-experts, seminars and more. Tickets are $5. For more information, call 602-485-1691 or visit maricopacountyhomeshows.com. Eat, Drink and Be Pretty Party Scottsdale Culinary Festival Arcadia Family Fun Run