Page 10 October 2016 • 40 Arizona Artist Booths • Children’s Interactive Arts Activities • Demonstrating Artists • Food & Beverage Vendors • Arts & Cultural Organizations • Musical Entertainment • Sculpture Garden Tours • Silent Auction * Shuttle service will be provided for additional parking at Chase Bank – Located at 44th Street & Camelback | Media Partner: AWA R D W I N N I N G N E I G H B O R H O O D N E W S S I N C E 1 9 9 3 S      A   C      | 6 0 2 . 2 6 2 . 4 7 2 7 | s h e m e r a r t c e n t e r. o r g | 5 0 0 5 E C a m e l b a c k R d | P h o e n i x , A Z 8 5 0 1 8 N        6 , 2 0 1 6 • 1 0   – 5   P L E A S E J O I N U S F O R O U R 32 N D A N N UA L F U N D R A I S E R WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 Wiener Mania Invitational 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Papago Park Softball Field, 1300 N. College Road, Tempe. If you’re a dog lover, then this is one event you won’t want to miss. Come out to Papago Park and watch as the top 32 racing wiener dogs compete in a 50-yard racetrack for the top prize. Happy Tails Dachshund Rescue will be on-site with a few dogs looking for forever homes. There will also be vendors with merchandise, food and drinks. This event is $2 per person and kids get in free. For more information, call 602-971-6935 or visit arizonaadoptagreyhound.org. Chile Pepper Festival 5-10 p.m. at the Downtown Phoenix Public Market, 721 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. Showcasing some of the best local cuisine that Phoenix has to offer, Valley restaurants come together to highlight one thing: the chili pepper. The event will include on-site chili roasting, cooking demos, music, dancing, activities and a talent show. Winners for the best chili pepper dish and best salsa will be announced, along with the crowning of the Chile Pepper Queen. Admission is free for the event, with $2 food tickets and $5 beer and margarita tickets. For more information, call 602-885-6267 or visit rooseveltrow.org. Arizona Cancer Village Fun Run 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and in the spirit of support, Arizona Cancer Village is hosting a 5K fun run to provide support for Arizona’s cancer community. Bring the family and run or walk in the 5K or 1 mile, check out local craft vendors, listen to live music or grab a bite from local food trucks. Cancer resource booths will be on-site with information about cancer awareness and resources for cancer patients and their families. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and costs $15 for kids and $40 for adults. For more information, visit azcancervillage.org. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 Pumpkin and Chili Party 10 a.m. at Schnepf Farms, 24810 S. Rittenhouse Road, Queen Creek. Start your fall off right with a visit to the pumpkin patch at Schnepf Farms. This recurring event boasts a 4-acre corn maze, pig races, hayrides and delicious SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 Race for the Cure 6:45 a.m. at the Cesar Chavez Plaza, at Fourth Avenue and Washington in downtown Phoenix. Come out and run for the cure at the Susan G. Komen Race for Breast Cancer. There is an option to do the 1-mile run, the Breast Cancer Survivor’s 5K run, a competitive 5K, or a 5K walk. The race finishes west of Fifth Avenue and Jefferson. Race awards will be announced at 10 a.m. Registration includes a T-shirt. Registration fees vary. For more information or to register, visit info-komen.org. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 Candidate Accountability Session 6:30 p.m. at Shepherd of the Hills United Church of Christ, 5524 E Lafayette Blvd, Phoenix. The Valley Interfaith project is holding a non-partisan event where citizens can ask questions to local elected officials and candidates. Those attending will include District 28 members of the House and Senate, two members of the Maricopa County Community College Board, Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone and three officials from the Arizona Corporation Commission. For more information, visit valleyinterfaithprojectaz.com. chili to top it off. There is also a petting zoo, rock climbing wall, zip line, a pumpkin launch and fireworks on Fridays and Saturdays. Schnepf Farms has something for every family member to enjoy. Entry is $18 per person. For more information, call 480-987-3100 or visit schnepffarms.com. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 Phoenix Greek Festival 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 1973 E. Maryland Ave., Phoenix. It’s all Greek to us, but it won’t be after checking out the 56th annual Phoenix Greek Festival. Attendees will have the chance to sample authentic Greek foods like Saganaki (flaming cheese!), shop at the Agora for food, jewelry and artwork, and listen and learn to dance “like a Greek”. There will also be a kids zone complete with bounce houses. The event is $30 for entry. For more information, call 602-264-2791 or visit phoenixgreekfestival.org. Wiener Mania Invitational Chile Pepper Festival

Page 11 October 2016 HonorHealth.com/cancercare Earlier detection. powerful results. WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 Cardboard City 6 p.m. at the Scottsdale Stadium, 7408 E. Osborn Road, Scottsdale. Get ready for a family friendly event like no other. Family Promise of greater Phoenix presents this year’s Cardboard City, a festival of games and activities made out of cardboard. Operated by Family Promise and Valley youth, there will be music, dancing, food trucks, a photo booth and more. Attendees are invited to spend the night at Scottsdale stadium in their very own cardboard house, with breakfast provided in the morning. Come out and support the cause of homelessness with a night of family fun. The cost is $1 for entry with donations accepted. For more information, visit familypromiseaz.org or call 480-659-5227. Arizona Taco Festival 11 a.m. at the Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. The Taco Festival is back again; need we say more? More than 50 restaurants and food trucks will be on-site serving up all the tacos you could dream of eating. There will be live music and dancing, lucha libre wrestling, a tequila expo, eating contests, a kids zone and even a Chihuahua beauty pageant. General admission is $15 at the door, but there are VIP packages available as well. Kids 12 and under are admitted for free. For more information, call 480-270-5000 or visit aztacofestival.com. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 Great Pumpkin Festival 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix. Get into the Halloween spirit at the DBG Pumpkin Festival. Take a hayride to the pumpkin patch and pick out the perfect pumpkin. Attendees can also decorate their pumpkins on-site, take a stroll through the hay bale maze, and test their skills at the carnival games. There will be a petting zoo and live music. Tickets are $22 for adults and $10 for kids. For more information, call 480-941-1225 or visit dbg.org. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 Family Friendly Undy Run 7:30 a.m. at the State Capitol District, 1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix. Benefitting the Arizona Department of Health Service’s Fit at Fifty program, and supporting the Colon Cancer Alliance, the Undy Run is set for October 22. Participants will bare almost all by wearing boxers or briefs and running or walking a 5K through the streets of Phoenix. Dress up in your tighty whities or costumes and come out to support awareness of colon cancer. There is also a 1-mile fun run option and an awards ceremony at the end of the race. Registration is $35 for adults and $30 for youth. For more information, visit undyrunwalk.org. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23 Dia De Los Muertos Festival 12-6 p.m. at Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. It’s that time of year again to celebrate the Day of the Dead. This family friendly event boasts sugar skull face painting, kids’ activities, artist booths, masked musicians and entertainers, and more. At the end of the evening, guests can join in La Procesion , a candlelit dance as the sun goes down to honor the dead. The event and parking are free. For more information, call 480-834-5731 or visit diadelosmuertosphx.com. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 Balloon Spooktacular 5-10 p.m. at the Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. It’s okay to celebrate Halloween early, right? Of course it is! Bring the family and witness 20 hot air balloons on display. They’ll also be handing out 4,000 pounds of candy. Enjoy live music, food and drinks, a kids zone, a haunted trail, costume contest and fireworks to top it all off. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for kids. For more information, call 480-270-5000 or visit srfballoonfestivals.com. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 Scottsdale Fall Festival 5-8 p.m. at El Dorado Park, 2301 N. Miller Road, Scottsdale. Want to try a different alternative to trick-or-treating? This festival is for you. There will be game booths, bounce houses, a kids area, live stage entertainment, fireworks, and lots and lots of candy! Dress up in your best costume and enjoy the evening activities! For more information, call 480-312-0217 or visit scottsdaleaz.gov. Race for the Cure Arizona Taco Festival