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February 2017
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Page 16 February 2 0 17 Brynn O’ COnnell Cell: 602.527.4888 Office: 480.287.5200 brynn.oconnell@russlyon.com NEW LISTING 4062 E. Whitton Ave. $860,000. SOLD 4821 E. Exeter Blvd. Casa Blanca Estates $4,250,000. SOLD 3650 E. Orange Dr. - Call for Details COMING SOON SUMMER 2017 COMING SOON SUMMER 2017 WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Intro to 3D Printing 1 – 4 p.m. at the Arizona Science Center, 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix. It’s the New Year, why not introduce your teen to a new skill? At this specialty workshop, teens ages 13-17 (with an adult) or adults (in case you’d like to learn too!) are welcome to learn the ins and outs of all things 3D printing! Using a Printerbot 3D printer, you’ll create a physical object, all while learning the science behind 3D. Guests will also be able to take home their own design of a 3D piece. Tickets are $50. For more: azscience.org. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Crushbrew Craft Beverage Festival 1 – 6 p.m. at the Scottsdale Waterfront, 7134 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale. If flowers and chocolates aren’t really your cup of tea, head over to the Craft Beverage Festival for a post Valentine’s Day adult beverage. Featuring selections of beer, wine, ciders and distilled spirits, the Craft Beer Festival is just one way to enjoy Arizona Cocktail Week. There will be craft brewers on site holding demos, food available for purchase, and of course, live music to jam out to! Tickets start at $45. For more: crushbrewfestival.com TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Trivia Night 8 – 9:30 p.m. at Desoto Central Market, 915 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. Forget taco Tuesday, why not try something different this week? Desoto Central Market hosts Trivia Night, featuring hosts Michael and Willie. Get ready to put your brain to the test as the pair ask questions from every aspect of life. This year the two have decided to present a theme for each trivia night – from Harry Potter to Game of Thrones and everything in between. What’s the theme for tonight? Stop by to find out and grab a bite to eat while America – Let Freedom Roar!” Come out, watch the hydroplane boat races, grab a snack and celebrate our country. Ticket prices vary. For more: azcoppercup.com. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Polish Festival 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. at Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish, 2828 W. Country Gables Dr., Phoenix. There’s never a better time to explore a different culture, and the Polish festival is a great way to start. There will be traditional folk dances and Polish music, a boutique with Polish jewelry, ornaments and crafts available for purchase, rides for the kids, a Polka contest, raffle and Polish food and drink. Get on your dancing shoes and Polka your way to the Polish festival. This event is free. For more: polishfestivalaz.org. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27 The Marvelous Wonderettes 7 p.m. at the Hale Center Theatre, 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert. Imagine it’s 1958. The girls of Springfield High School are here to regale you with tales of their high school days with hits like “Dream Lover”, “Lollipop” and so many more. Wash off those Monday blues and take a trip down memory lane with the Marvelous Wonderettes. Tickets are $18- $30. For more: haletheatrearizona.com. you’re here. It’s free to play! For more: desotocentralmarket.com. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23- SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Arizona H20MG! Festival Times vary, at Lake Pleasant Harbor, 8708 W. Harbor Blvd., Peoria. Featuring the Arizona Copper Cup Grand Prix hydroplane race championships, this is a weekend of fun for the whole family. There will be a pep rally on Thursday, a Pirate Beach Party on Friday, a carnival, live music, food, drinks and more. This year’s theme is “Celebrating the Greatness of The Marvelous Wonderettes at the Hale Center Theatre.

Page 17 February 2017 3641 N. 56th Street, Phoenix • 480-945-9537 • poppreschool.com Northeast corner of 56th St. and Indian School Preschool Registration for Fall 2017 begins on February 1 for New Families Prince of Peace Preschool is ideally located in the heart of the Arcadia neighborhood. Established in 1967, we value our rich history and are honored to serve the families of the close-knit Arcadia community. We appreciate the generations of families that have passed through our school and we look forward to watching future generations grow and learn with us during their precious preschool years. We strive to provide every child with a great preschool experience that includes: Experienced and Loving Teachers Developmentally-Appropriate Curriculum Weekly Chapel and Afternoon Enrichment Classes Large Classrooms, Playgrounds and a Gymnasium For Children Ages 2-5 Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. We welcome you to our school and invite you to call us at 480-947-5645 to schedule a tour during January or February. Registration forms received in February have priority placement in our Fall 2017 Classes. Those received after February may go into a “Wait List” status. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to meeting your family! Choose a primary care physician who will provide an effective treatment plan that is personalized to you. In addition to traditional medicine, Dr. Dersam offers integrative medicine, a healing-oriented approach that takes into account all aspects of your health, mind, body and spirit, using conventional and alternative forms of treatments. Services offered: • Concierge Primary Care • Integrative Medicine Consultation • Bio-identical Hormone Balancing for Women Dr. Dersam’s qualifications: • Fellowship trained at the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine University of Arizona College of Medicine • Hormone/Endocrine balance training at the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine • Board certified in Emergency Medicine. 3295 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Suite 3 | Scottsdale, AZ 85251 To schedule a free 20-minute consultation, call 480-766-3586 or visit www.integrativemedicineaz.com TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH TODAY Cheri Dersam, M.D. OUT OF THE AREA, BUT WORTH THE DRIVE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Southern Arizona Food and Wine Festival 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson. In partnership with Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance, Tucson Botanical Gardens will host more than 75 local wineries, breweries, chefs and purveyors showcasing their best drinks and dishes. Stroll through the beautiful gardens, view the Frida Kahlo exhibit and enjoy some sips and nibbles. Tickets are $65. This is a 21 and over event. For more: tucsonbotanical.org. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Wuertz Farm Gourd Festival 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Pinal County Fairground, 512 N. 11 Mile Corner Rd., Casa Grande. You’ve heard of a beer festival. Have you ever heard of a GOURD festival? If not, this is one event you won’t want to miss. Featuring more than 100 gourd artists and vendors, classes, mini gourd races, mariachis, Native American and country western performers and food. The “Running of the Gourds” is one you’ll be talking about for a while! Admission is $8. For more: wuertzfarm.com. Chocolate Tasting 2017 6 – 9 p.m. at the Central School Project, 43 Howell Ave., Bisbee. Valentine’s Day is coming up, friends, so why not do something a little different and head to Bisbee for a chocolate tasting extravaganza? Benefitting Arizona’s oldest library, the Copper Queen Library, guests will be introduced to a smorgasbord of chocolate delights while listening to live entertainment. Even better, you can pick up a takeaway box to enjoy later (or on the drive home, whichever you wish!) Tickets are $10. For more: bisbeechocolatetasting.com. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Winterfest 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in downtown Lake Havasu, Sangria Social 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Queen Creek Olive Mill, 25062 S. Meridian Rd., Queen Creek. Queen Creek Olive Mill is celebrating its Festival of the New Oil, and it is inviting you to celebrate at the Sangria Social. Guests will be able to try specialty sangria flavors such as cucumber melon and citrus and pomegranate, grab a bite to eat at the pit bar and grill and enjoy live music by Pride through Strife reggae band. If Sangria is your drink of choice, you won’t want to miss this! For more: queencreekolivemil.com. McCulloch Blvd between Acoma and Smoketree, Lake Havasu City. Just because we don’t get snow down here in the Valley doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy our winters. In celebration of the cooler temperatures, Lake Havasu City presents its 32nd Annual Winterfest. More than 200 vendors from around the nation are gathered for a weekend of fun. There will be shopping, booths, live music and entertainment, a kids zone, street eats, a beer garden and much more. This event is free for all ages. For more: golakehavasu.com. Southern Arizona Food and Wine Festival at the Tucson Botanical Gardens.