16 NOVEMBER 2018 Sweet to the Soul Market 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria. It’s time to shop until you drop. This market celebrates all things local with more than 250 vendors featuring home décor, clothing, furniture, accessories, food and more. Come out and celebrate your community and grab some sweet treats to bring home. Admission is $5. For more: sweettothesoulboutique.com. SUNDAY 11/18 Mac and Cheese Festival 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Salt River Fields, 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. What’s better than a weekend full of mac and cheese? Almost nothing. The Mac and Cheese Fest is back at a new location featuring more than 35 restaurants and all the cheese you can handle. There will be live music, a beer garden, lawn games and a kids zone. Tickets start at $10 to $75. For more: macandcheesefestaz.com. Downtown Donut Festival 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Margaret T. Hance Park, 67 W. Culver St., Phoenix. Donut lovers, your day is here. The annual Donut Festival takes place at Margaret T. Hance Park and will feature more than 15 local donut shops slinging that delicious dough for you. There will be live music and a kids zone, along with craft beer and mimosas to sip on. Tickets are $8. For more: downtowndonutfest.com. Slider Throwdown Noon – 3 p.m. at Kierland Commons, 15205 N. Kierland Blvd., Scottsdale. It’s the battle of the burgers. The Valley’s best food trucks will showcase their best sliders in hopes of becoming the people’s favorite. There will also be live music provided by Rock Lobster churning out all your favorite 80s tunes. Get ready to grub. This event will benefit the Arizona Friends of Foster Children evening of music and dancing. Tickets start at $25. For more: bestbuddies.org. Artisan Treasures Holiday Affair 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Surprise Stadium, 15930 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise. Get a jump start on your holiday shopping at the Holiday Affair. There will be more than 100 vendors on site selling everything from holiday décor to food, vintage knick-knacks to clothing. The first 100 shoppers will receive a goody bag, plus there will be a raffle benefitting the Valley View Community Food Bank. This event is free. For more, visit the Artisan Treasures Holiday Affair Facebook page. WEDNESDAY 11/28 Walk Phoenix Downtown 5:15 p.m. starting at Margaret T. Hance Park, 67 W. Culver St., Phoenix. Since November is full of food eating events, why not throw a little walking in there to balance it out? This noncompetitive walk/run starts at Margaret T. Hance Park and winds its way 3.2 miles through three downtown Phoenix parks. This walk is open to all ages and is perfect for getting ready for that Christmas dinner you’ve been thinking about. For more: activecommunities.com. Foundation. Tickets are $35. For more: affcf.org. SATURDAY 11/24 Buddy Prom 6 – 9 p.m. at the Sheraton Downtown, 340 N. 3rd St., Phoenix. Best Buddies is an organization devoted to a volunteer movement to provide friendship, employment and leadership development to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Join Best Buddies for its annual Prom event at the Sheraton. This year’s theme is “The 90’s” so dress in your throwback best and enjoy an Slider Throwdown at Kierland Commons in Scottsdale. WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? SEND EVENTS TO editor@arcadianews.com An official stop on the Media Partner:

17 NOVEMBER 2018 SATURDAY 11/3 Bacon, Blues and Brews Festival Noon – 9 p.m. at Founder’s Park, 22407 S. Ellsworth Road, Queen Creek. The 3 Bs have come together for a festival you won’t want to miss. Not only will there be all the bacon you can eat, but live blues artists crooning out your favorite tunes and beers to wash it all down. Local chefs will prepare all the best bacon dishes, plus performances and a kids zone. Tickets start at $8 for general admission. For more: baconbluesandbrews.com. 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 14th annual Chillin’ and Swillin’ Beer Festival. More than 40 handcrafted and premium brews will be ready for the tasting, plus live music, food, and a beer brewing contest. This event is for ages 21 and up. For more: golakehavasu.com. Furry Fun Fair 11 – 5 p.m. at the New Western AZ Humane Society, 2610 Sweetwater Ave., Lake Havasu City. Come out and support our favorite four-legged friends. There will be food vendors, games, two raffles, and a tour of the new facility. Bring a bag of pet food to be entered into a special secret raffle. Support the Arizona Humane Society with a day of family fun. This is a free event. For more: golakehavasu.com. for everyone. This event is free for all ages. For more: yumaartcenter.com. MONDAY 11/5 Trail Running Film Festival 6:00 p.m. at The Orpheum Theater, 15 W. Aspen St., Flagstaff. From world- class filmmakers, to the best works made by weekend warriors, The Trail Running Film Festival takes the audience on a virtual run through forests, up mountains, beyond emotional obstacles, and across the finish line. Enjoy the two hours of films as a fun way to come together with running buddies and new friends to celebrate the sport and our community. Tickets are $15.50. For more: orpheumflagstaff.com. FRIDAY 11/9 Arizona Sounds Festival 6 p.m. at the Orpheum Theatre, 15 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff. It’s just a good old-fashioned musical celebration. The Arizona Sounds Festival will showcase four local bands from the Flagstaff and Phoenix area. Bands include: Sunday at Noon, Good Ol’ Joel, Please, and Pelvic Trust. Grab your dancing shoes and get ready to jam. Tickets are $7 - $10. For more: orpheumflagstaff.com. Children’s Festival of the Arts 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Yuma Art Center, 254 S .Main St., Yuma. Today is for the kids. Join in at the 26th annual Children’s Festival of the Arts with more than 50 arts and crafts booths and activities, bounce houses, live music and dancing and food trucks. There will be something Chillin’ and Swillin’ Beer Festival at Rotary Community Park in Lake Havasu City. OUT OF THE AREA, BUT WORTH THE DRIVE A BONA FIDE TREAT. — THE NEW YORK POST NOVEMBER 14 - DECEMBER 30 AT PHOENIX THEATRE Visit PhoenixTheatre.com or call 602.254.2151 for tickets! Elf-ArcadiaNews-November.indd 1 10/9/18 4:51 PM Make a difference this Holiday Season and help a family enjoy a Thanksgiving Day meal together! Every year Feed Our Babies feeds 1,400 local families a full Thanksgiving Day meal. WE NEED YOUR HELP! We need turkeys and other fixings by 11/18 to complete the holiday meal packs we will be distribu�ng on Monday 11/19. Making a difference is as easy as 1-2-3! 1.) Donate. Purchase a turkey for $15 or a full meal for $25 at www.feedourbabiesusa.org/get-involved. 2.) Share informa�on about our event with your friends and family. Community support is what makes our cause possible! 3.) Volunteer! Volunteers of all ages are welcome. Visit our Con- tact Us page to reserve your spot today. Purchase a turkey for $15 or a full meal for $25 at Learn more about our important mission and the impact we’re making in your community at www.feedourbabiesusa.org. Follow us on Facebook @feedourbabiesusa or feel free to call us at (480)-353-2370.