12 JULY 2017 ARCAD A NEWS weeding, building garden structures, irrigation and watering and other garden projects. The garden donates veggies to UMOM. Come be a part of the solution! For more: handsonphoenix.org. SUNDAY 7/23 Opera and Gelato Film Fest 2 p.m. at the Arizona Opera Center Black Box, 1636 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. It’s officially summer time, and what could be better than a cool cup of gelato? Pairing it with a glass of wine and an opera classic, that’s what. This month the AZ Opera Center will be showing La Fanciulla del West and offering guests gelato and a glass of wine. Escape the heat and cool off with a day fit for Italy. This 5th Annual Backpack & School Supply Drive 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Office Max at Arcadia Crossing, 4519 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix. Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation is proud to announce its fifth annual Backpack and School Supply Drive. The organization, which has been promoting self-esteem within and enriching the lives of the more than 19,000 children in Arizona foster care via the funding of activities, education and other needs since 1983, needs the help of generous citizens Valley wide to help support this special cause. Last year, 5,600 backpacks were filled through AFFCF’s drive efforts. Come out to help reach this year’s goal of 5,000 new backpacks full of school supplies for the 2017-2018 school year. WEDNESDAY 7/19 Wednesdays at Westgate 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the Fountain Park, Westgate, 6751 N. Sunset Blvd., Glendale. Enjoy some kid-friendly summer fun when the sun goes down. Each week there is a new theme, and this week it is Elena of Avalor’s Royal Fiesta. There will be games, music, prizes and dancing, and kids will even get a chance to meet Elena and take a photo with her. Bring the whole family and enjoy a night of royal fun! For more: westgateaz.com. FRIDAY 7/21 The Happy Together Tour 6 p.m. at the Celebrity Theatre, 440 N 32nd St, Phoenix. Come together for one night of toe-tapping music from one of music’s greatest eras. This show will headline six artists that share 53 Billboard hits among them. Artists that will be performing are The Turtles, The Association, Chuck Negron, The Cowsills, The Box Tops and Ron Dante. Join in on this amazing night of music and transport yourself to the Happy Days. Tickets are $38-$68. For more: celebritytheatre.com. SATURDAY 7/22 Arizona Sunrise Series 6:30 a.m. at Rio Vista Park, 8866 W. Thunderbird Road, Peoria. Rise with the sun and get your running shoes on. This is the fifth Arizona Sunrise 5k run complete with a series medal, tech t-shirt, water stations to keep you hydrated and a pre- and post-race runner’s brunch. There will also be awards for specific age groups and a chance to win a $1,500 gift card. Registration is $30-$35. For more: startlineracing.com. Garden Days at Growhouse 8 – 11 a.m. at the Growhouse, 1025 N. 2 nd St., Phoenix. If you can’t grow a garden on your own, head over to Growhouse and help them build theirs! This is a volunteer event where you can help prepare garden beds, planting, event is free but reservations are required. For more: azopera.org. Laughs for Life 5 p.m. at the House of Comedy, 5350 E. High Street, Phoenix. A night full of laughs and comedy to benefit a great cause! Phoenix Shanti Organization is a nonprofit that provides house, health and rehabilitative services to HIV-positive individuals and their families. The Laughs for Life event will feature four comedians, a cocktail hour and a raffle for items from local artisans. Laugh it up while supporting this cause. Tickets are $10 for general admission and VIP packages are available. For more: trashcityentertainment.com. WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? Wednesdays at Westgate at the Fountain Park Westgate in Glendale. 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Nobody Sells More Homes In Arcadia Than The Joffe Group E ncanta Homes Robert Joffe LAUNCH REAL ESTATE 602.989.8300 | robert@thejoffegroup.com | TheJoffeGroup.com See more Joffe Group listings on the back cover. SALE PENDING SALE PENDING SALE PENDING NEW LISTING NEW LISTING $409,900 7331 East Rose Lane 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2,447 square feet $799,000 3050 East Marlette Avenue 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 3,270 square feet $599,999 4446 East Camelback Road #112 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2,840 square feet $745,000 5301 North 46th Street Camelback Canyon Lot $339,000 2433 North 38th Place 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2,026 square feet $699,600 4201 North 42nd Place 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2,934 square feet $995,000 6516 North Hillside Drive 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 4,264 square feet $765,000 4634 East Calle Tuberia 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,926 square feet $699,000 5709 East Monterosa 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,830 square feet $899,000 6426 North 29th Street 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 3,008 square feet $725,000 1323 Whalers Way 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 4,272 square feet $1,849,000 4735 North Launfal 5 bedrooms, 7 baths, 6,294 square feet $1,115,000 / $5,000 per month 6422 East Calle Del Paisano 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 2,982 square feet $2,295,000 4527 North 61st Place 6 bedrooms, 9 baths, 8,592 square feet $2,295,000 6241 East Calle Del Norte 4 bedrooms, 6 baths, 4,812 square feet $1,995,000 6424 East Exeter 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, 4,872 square feet $2,995,000 4401 North 61st Street 5 bedrooms, 8 baths, 7,587 square feet $1,595,000 5137 North Tamanar 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 4,254 square feet FOR SALE OR LEASE SALE PENDING