10 DECEMBER 2017 ArcAd A News FRIDAY 12/1 Avalanche Ski/Snowboard & Travel Expo 6 – 10 p.m. at the Phoenix Convention Center, 33 S. 3rd St., Phoenix. Calling all winter sports lovers! The Avalanche Ski and Snowboard is here to help with all your powder-shredding needs. Boots, boards and gear from various vendors will be available for purchase. Plus, visit all the snowboarding booths to find great deals on snowboarding and skiing packages for the winter. For more: avalanchesale.com. Holly Jolly Puppet Slam 8 p.m. at the Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W. Latham St., Phoenix. This holiday show isn’t like your classic fairy tales. Rasputin’s Marionettes have arrived with myriad performances from adult monologues to burlesque dancers; this adult’s only puppet show is sure to have you in stitches. Tickets are $10-$12. For more: azpuppets.org. SATURDAY 12/2 Arizona Asian Festival 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale. Dive into a different culture at the Arizona Asian Festival. There will be over 20 authentic Asian food vendors, cultural performances, dance and poetry readings and contests, a vendor market, and arts and crafts. This is a free event. For more: aaaa-az.org. The Brunch Club Debut 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the Mountain Shadows Resort, 5445 E. Lincoln Dr., Paradise Valley. If brunch happens to be your favorite meal of the day, this is the event for you. Attendees will get an all- inclusive pass to unlimited brunch favorites include things like African beadwork, clothing, baskets, and jewelry, as well as Middle Eastern women’s fashion, craft goods, and more. There will be a kids zone as well as foods from different cultures available for purchase. This event is free. For more, visit the World Bazaar Facebook page. Street Food Cinema 4:30 p.m. at Margaret T. Hance Park, 1202 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix. Street Food Cinema presents a classic Christmas movie to keep you in the holiday spirit. Elf will be playing on the big screen starting at 7 p.m. but before that, attendees can listen to live music from local bands and grab a bite to eat at various food trucks that will be on site. Tickets are $15 for general admission. For more: streetfoodcinema.com. SUNDAY 12/3 Phoenix Royal Princess Ball 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Phoenix Airport Marriott, 1101 N. 44th St., Phoenix. It’s the Princess Ball you’ve (and your little one) have been dreaming of! Dream Parties presents the Royal Princess Ball, where you’ll have a chance to meet all your favorite princesses, dance, play games and read stories. There are two different sessions, and tickets are $32-$47. For more visit the Dream Parties Facebook page. from some of the best brunch restaurants in the Valley, plus a drink card that grants you four full size cocktails from signature bars. This event is 21 and up and tickets are $40- $75. For more: thebrunchclubaz.org. World Bazaar & Community Market 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the 19th Avenue and Camelback Road Park and Ride. Come out and support local vendors and entrepreneurs at the Community Market. The Market will WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? The Brunch Club Debut at the Mountain Shadows Resort in Paradise Valley. h t l a e W e t a v i r P a n o z i r A m o c . h t l a e w e t a v i r p a n o z i r a e c i t c a r P y r o s i v d A h t l a e W e t a v i r P e s i r p i r e m A

11 DECEMBER 2017 ArcAd A News WEDNESDAY 12/6 Seed Spot Demo Day 6:30 p.m. at the Orpheum Theatre, 203 W. Adams St., Phoenix. Seed Spot is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people who want to become entrepreneurs with programs in Phoenix and Washington, D.C. This evening, attendees are invited to listen in on the last five years of success and inspiration for adult and high school entrepreneurs. If you’ve ever wanted to start your own business, this event is something you don’t want to miss. For more: seedspot.org. THURSDAY 12/7 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. The gardens will be lit up by over 8,000 hand-lit luminaria bags and thousands of twinkle lights. Walk along the trails and 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. FRIDAY 12/8 Phoenix Festival of the Arts 12 p.m. at Margaret T. Hance Park, 1202 N. 3rd St., Phoenix. Get artsy this Christmas so to honor that, there will be a 5K run/ walk starting at Chase Field in downtown Phoenix. There will also be refreshments before and after the 5K as well as a vendor market. Participants will receive commemorative t-shirts. Registration is $40. For more: vtdsrun.phxfr.org. Tavan Twinkles 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Tavan Elementary School, 4610 E. Osborn Road, Phoenix. Join the Arcadia community and come out for the 3rd annual Tavan Twinkles Holiday Fair. Along with various vendors, there will be food trucks and a movie on the lawn. Fun activities include an obstacle course, human hamster ball races, bounce houses, and arts and crafts to name a few. There will also be performances by groups from Arcadia area studios and schools. Come out and support your local community. This event is free. Christmas Pudding Fundraiser 7 p.m. at the Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix. Get ready for a rock ’n roll Christmas! Alice Cooper’s 16th annual Christmas Pudding fundraising event is back again. This year, guests will jam out with Slash, Rob Halford, Edgar Winter, Filter and more special guests. This event benefits Cooper’s Solid Rock Teen Center. Tickets are $120-$200. For more: celebritytheatre.com. Snow Much Fun Day 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix, 215 N. 7th St., Phoenix. First, have breakfast with the man in red. You’ll get to meet Santa and have your picture taken with him. Then, head over to the snow bank (REAL snow!) and participate in snow day fun. Plus, there will be a gingerbread house workshop. Build your very own gingerbread home. Activities are priced separately. For more: childrensmuseumofphoenix.org. with the Phoenix Festival of the Arts. Live music on three stages, comedy, art demos, Phoenix Youth Circus Arts, face painting, a teen art show, plus a chance to paint along professional local artists with the Phoenix Mural Project. This event is free for all ages. For more: phoenixfestivalofthearts.com. SATURDAY 12/9 Vow to Drive Sober Run 6:00 – 11:30 a.m. at Chase Field, S. 3rd and E. Jackson St., Phoenix. December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? Phoenix Festival of the Arts at Margaret T. Hance Park in Phoenix. You can impact a Life this Holiday Season Re-direct your tax dollars to provide hope and care to hurting children and families in Arizona Arizona Baptist Children’s Services & Family Ministries (ABCS) is a Qualifying Foster Care Charitable Organization. This means that you can reduce what you owe dollar-for-dollar in state taxes when you make a donation to ABCS. ABCS is a 501(c)(3) non-profi t organization accredited by the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability. ABCS has been serving Arizona since 1960. Giving is easy. Learn more at abcs.org/taxcredit $1,000 for couples $500 for individuals abcs.org | (800) 678-0648 | MNPV ABCSministries & Family Ministries providing hope & care