16 NOVEMBER 2017 ArcAd A News SATURDAY 11/18 Redneck Run 7:30 – 10:30 a.m. at the Rio Salado Habitat Area, 641 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Phoenix. It’s time to let your inner redneck run free! Dress in your overalls and camo and head to the Rio Salado Habitat for a 5k or 10k run/walk or plunger relay. There will also be a plunger decorating contest and medals for finishers, as well as a commemorative t-shirt. Registration is $25-$35. For more: redneckrunaz.com. THURSDAY 11/23 Thanksgiving Day Classic 6:30 a.m. at the Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Avenue, Peoria. Burn off those calories BEFORE you stuff your face with turkey! The Thanksgiving Day Classic has three races: a 5K, 10K or 1-mile fun run that start and end at the Peoria Sports Complex. Winners will receive a medal for each age group. Registration is $25-$50. For more: arizonaroadracers.com. FRIDAY 11/24 - SATURDAY 11/25 Las Noches de las Luminarias 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. at Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix. The 39th annual Las Noches tradition is back again at DBG. Walk along the garden lit up by more than 8,000 hand-lit luminaria bags and thousands of twinkle lights – the moon won’t be the only thing lighting up this beautiful night! As you walk along the trails, you will be serenaded by nine entertainment ensembles. Grab a cup of cocoa or cider and enjoy the beautiful weather and trails at Desert Botanical Garden. Tickets are $25. For more: dbg.org. Glendale Glitters 5 – 10 p.m. at Murphy Park, 7010 N. 58th Ave, Glendale. Murphy Park will be aglow with Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale. Feel like you are a part of Hollywood’s “It” crowd at the Talk Cinema event. This event offers sneak previews of new independent and foreign films, but the surprise is that you won’t know beforehand what you’re about to see! After the movie(s), there will be a discussion led by film scholars and special guests. Be the first to see a new movie before it even hits previews! Tickets are $14. For more: scottsdaleperformingarts.org. up to 1.6 million colored and white twinkle lights and holiday displays. There will also be holiday entertainment, food, vendors and gifts, a winter wonderland, and a special appearance by everyone’s favorite man in the red suit! For more: glendaleaz.com. TUESDAY 11/28 Talk Cinema 7 p.m. at the Scottsdale Center for the WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? Redneck Run at the Rio Salado Habitat Area in Phoenix. Las Noches de las Luminarias at Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix. Arizona Eye SPECIALISTS CATARACTS - PREMIUM IOL’S - LASIK - DIABETIC RETINOPATHY - GLAUCOMA OCULOPLASTICS & CORNEA - MACULAR DEGENERATION - ROUTINE EXAM WWW.ARIZONAEYES.NET CALL 480.994.5012 TO SCHEDULE 7245 East Osborn Rd., #4 Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 (Optical Shop Available) 300 East Osborn Rd., Suite 100 Phoenix, Arizona 85012 (Optical Shop Available) 4915 E. Baseline Rd., Suite 114 Gilbert, Arizona 85234 5620 W. Thunderbird Rd., #H-3 Glendale, Arizona 85306 13555 W. McDowell Rd., Suite 102 Goodyear, Arizona 85395 9746 N. 90th Place, Suite 101 Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 (Optical Shop Available) We’d like to welcome Anne M. Floyd, MD to our practice! FALL 50% OFF SALE 7 DAYS ONLY NOV 17 For 7 days only. Come take advantage of this special sale while we make room for truck loads of our new and exciting inventory from the latest furniture markets. Experience our perfect mix from industrial to contemporary furniture and accessories now at 50% off for seven days only. E clectic Home Furniture & Accessories and accessories now at 50% off for seven days only. Find Your Style With Us! 3615 E Indian School Rd | Phoenix AZ 85018 Gaslight Square 480.284.4746 | eclectichomeaz.com MON – FRI 11-5 | SAT 10-5 | SUN 12-5 C O M I NG S O O N ! B C

17 NOVEMBER 2017 ARCAD A NEWS SATURDAY 11/4 Chillin’ and Swillin’ Beer Festival 2 – 6 p.m. at Rotary Community Park, 1400 S. Smoketree Ave., Lake Havasu City. Cold weather and even colder beers await at the Chillin’ and Swillin’ Beer Festival. More than 40 handcrafted and premium brews will be ready for tasting, plus live music, food and even a beer brewing contest. This festival is for ages 21 and up. For more: golakehavasu.com. Bacon, Blues and Brews 12 – 9 p.m. at Founder’s Park, 22407 S. Ellsworth Road, Queen Creek. Two of the best words that start with the letter B: bacon and beer. Add a little blues music, and you’ve got a great day ahead of you! This festival boasts beers from local breweries and bacon dishes such as bacon lobster tots, bacon churros, and bacon kettle corn. Plus, live music and a kids zone. Make sure you bring your appetite! Tickets are $12 at the door with VIP packages available. For more: baconbluesandbrewsaz.com. Pumpkin Smash 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Las Milpitas de Cottonwood Farm, 2405 S. Cottonwood, Tucson. Not sure what to do with your pumpkin from Halloween? How about launching it across a field? The 2nd Annual Pumpkin Smash focuses on sustainable gardening practices and how they benefit the community. There will be pumpkin smashing, pumpkin treats, music, kids activities, and you’ll be able to learn about gardening and the science of composting. This event is free. For more: communityfoodbank.org/pumpkinsmash. FRIDAY 11/10  SUNDAY 11/12 Bluegrass Festival 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Everett Bowman Rodeo Grounds, 935 Constellation Road, Wickenburg. Get ready for a weekend of toe tappin’ and bluegrass dancing. On Saturday the day will begin with a pancake breakfast. There are three featured musical entertainment. Proceeds from the event will go towards programs for area youth. For more: azwom.com. Pecan Festival 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Green Valley Pecan Company, 1625 E. Sahuarita Road, Sahuarita. If you’ve ever been asked what your favorite nut is, and you’ve answered pecan, this is your kind of festival! There will be a Family Nut Run/Walk, a pecan pie contest and nut cracking competition, harvest demonstrations, food court, shopping vendors, and a kids zone. Revel in the glory of all that is pecan! This event is free. For more: sahuaritapecanfestival.com. bluegrass bands playing as well as a fiddle championship with 12 different categories. Additionally, there will be food and drinks, arts and crafts and a kids zone. Tickets are $18 for one-day passes and $45 for 3-day passes. For more: outwickenburgway.com. SATURDAY 11/11 Walkin’ on Main 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. in historic old town Cottonwood. Come to Cottonwood and help celebrate historic highway 89A. There will be a classic car showcase lining the streets of old town Cottonwood. There will also be a wine tasting presented by Verde Valley Winemakers, a live art showcase and live OUT OF THE AREA, BUT WORTH THE DRIVE Bacon, Blues and Brews at Founder’s Park in Queen Creek. Walkin’ on Main in historic old town Cottonwood. TheJoffeGroup.com LAUNCH REAL ESTATE 5414 East Lafayette Boulevard | 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, 5,150 square feet Including Casita, Office and Rec Room | 24,002 square foot lot | Call for Pricing karen lafferTy 602.628.3842 karen@thejoffegroup.com dallas peaGler 602.821.9494 dallas@thejoffegroup.com Beautiful New CoNstruCtioN CoMiNG sooN! E ncanta Homes 100% New CoNstruCtioN