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March 2019
March 2019, page 11

10 MARCH 2019 be food trucks and a craft beer/margarita garden, plus live music, a kids zone and a classic car show, shopping, music and fun, making for a great Saturday. Admission is free. For more: m7streetfair.com. Mimosas and Monet 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. at the Hermosa Inn, 5532 N. Palo Cristi Road, Paradise Valley. Calling all painters, beginners and experts alike. Hermosa Inn welcomes Carrie Curran Art Studios for a morning of art and mimosas. Carrie will teach and guide guests with an acrylic on canvas painting of Monet’s Desert Agave. Enjoy a mimosa and snack on pastries while creating your masterpiece. Registration is $85. For more: hermosainn.com. FRIDAY 3/1 Wine and Design Paint Class 2 p.m. at Wine and Design Studio, 16459 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Looking for something to kick that afternoon boredom? Head to Wine and Design and get the paint flowing. Bring your own drinks and settle in as artist Brandie Lane helps you paint an Arizona evening masterpiece. All supplies will be provided, you just bring yourself and your choice of libations. Registration is $38. For more: wineanddesign.com. Rockin’ Taco Rumble 6 p.m. at Unexpected Art Gallery, 734 W. Polk St., Phoenix. If you consider yourself a taco lover, you better get yourself to the Rockin’ Taco Rumble. Fifteen taco makers from around the Valley will be on site ready to tickle your taste buds with all the cheesy, meaty goodness. Guests will sample tacos and vote for their favorite while sipping on craft brews and listening to live music. Tickets are $55. For more: rockintacorumble.com. SATURDAY 3/2 Polish Festival 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. at Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish, 2828 W. Country Gables Dr., Phoenix. Ever get a craving for Polish sausage? Well, now you can have the authentic dish at the 16th annual Polish Festival. Along with the traditional cuisine, there will be live music, dance performances, polka and fencing contests, pierogi eating contest, raffles and prizes, a kids zone and of course, polish beer. Admission is free. For more: festiwal.polskaparafiaphoenix.com. Melrose on 7th Street Fair 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Melrose District, 7th Ave. and Indian School Road, Phoenix. There will be more than 200 local and independent artisans at the Melrose on 7th Street Fair – it stretches over a half mile long. Along with the artisans, there will SUNDAY 3/3 Indian Fair and Market 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. The largest art market and one of Heard Museum’s longest-running events, the Indian Fair and Market is one of a kind. There will be 600 Native artists on-site showcasing their mediums, plus live entertainment, storytelling, arts and crafts, book signings and a “best of show” award ceremony. Tickets are $20. For more: heard.org. WEDNESDAY 3/6 Guest Speaker Series 9:30 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 3901 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Win Holden, former publisher for Arizona Highways Magazine, will talk about how the magazine began as a tri-fold brochure for ADOT and grew into an award- winning publication. Lunch will be provided at noon. RSVP to Jennifer Harrenstein at 602-955-4830. Admission is free. For more: clsphx.org. Polish Festival at Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish in Phoenix. WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? FREE ADMISSION FOR LOOKERS & SPECTATORS! EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION FEE (donation): $25 Acceptable show entries include: Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, and specialty vehicles like Ice Cream Trucks, Military Vehicles, Trailers, Lawn Mowers, Tractors, Scooters, Etc. Exhibitor staging begins at 7:00am. Trophies Include: “Best in Show” (Judge’s Choice) and “Best in Arcadia” (People’s Choice). The “Best in Arcadia” award includes front page “bragging rights” published in the May edition of the Arcadia Central newsletter. Note: Anyone from anywhere, can enter almost anything on wheels… all are welcome. For more information: www.acmna.org/events/arcadia-auto-rama FREE ADMISSION FOR LOOKERS & SPECTATORS! Saturday, April 27, 2019 - 8:00 to 11:00 4225 North 56th Street (LDS Church) Saturday, April 27, 2019 - 8:00 to 11:00 2nd Annual 2nd Annual Who: Children Ages 3-6 (Children must be able to use bathroom INDEPENDENTLY) Where: Saint Thomas the Apostle Preschool (24th St. and Campbell, Phoenix) When: June 3rd - June 27th; Mondays – Thursdays; 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Extended day add-on (1 p.m. - 3 p.m.) available. Cost: Register for individual week sessions or for the entire 4 weeks. (Morning snack provided. Children bring lunch.) $160.00 per week per child OR $600.00 for 4 weeks per child ($40.00 savings!) Extended day add-on available for $15.00 per day. Join us this summer as children experience different vacation adventures through arts & crafts, imaginative play, story time and more! Registration Now Open! staphxschool.org Four 1-week sessions June 3 - June 27 Saint Thomas the Apostle Preschool 4510 N 24th St • Phoenix, AZ 85016 • (602) 954-9088 • www.staphxschool.org Week One: Around the Campfire (June 3-6) Week Two: Passport to the World (June 10-13) Week Three: DinoDig! (June 17-20) Week Four: Big Blue Ocean (June 24-27)

11 MARCH 2019 annual Ostrich Festival is back with national and local entertainment, a reptile show, pig, dog and ostrich races, a science show, petting zoo, storybook time, carnival rides and food trucks. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for kids. For more: ostrichfestival.com. SATURDAY 3/16 Kiss Me I’m Irish Run 7 a.m. at Westgate, 6751 N. Sunset Blvd., Glendale. You don’t have to be Irish to participate in the “Kiss Me I’m Irish” Run. Dress in green and run the half marathon, 8K or 4K (bring the little ones SATURDAY 3/9 St. Catty’s Day Cat Show 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the El Zaribah Shrine, 552 N. 40th St., Phoenix. Calling all furry feline lovers, this is your event. Presented in association with the All About Animals Rescue, this event will not only be a juried cat show, but will also have a vendor village and adoption area, plus two educational specials about how to care for your cat and how to “show” your cat. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for kids. For more: cfasouthwest.org. Breast Cancer Resource Expo 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Phoenix Airport Marriott, 1101 N. 44th St., Phoenix. Hosted by My Hope Bag, a nonprofit devoted to supporting the breast cancer committee, this expo will have resources such as pain management, support groups, financial support, wigs and mastectomy clothing, as well panel talks for attendees to learn more about topics related to breast cancer. Admission is free. For more: MyHopeBag.org. SUNDAY 3/10 Arizona Aloha Festival 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Tempe Town Lake, 80 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe. Celebrate the Hawaiian culture in your own backyard. The Aloha Festival at Tempe Town Lake will feature all things Hawaiian, Tahitian and Samoan as well as other South Pacific cultures. There will be dancing and musical performances, food, drinks, arts and crafts, a kids zone, raffles and more. This event is free. For more: azalohafest.org. Ostrich Festival 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. at Tumbleweed Park, 2250 S. McQueen Road, Chandler. Have you ever seen how fast an ostrich can run? If not, here’s your chance. The 31st for this race) in support of the Arizona Relay for Life. There will also be live music, finishers’ medals and a post-race after party. Registration is $35-$75. For more: irishrunaz.com. St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Fair 10 a.m. in downtown Phoenix, 3rd St. and Sheridan. If you don’t feel like running, head to downtown Phoenix and catch the St. Patty’s Day parade with marching bands, dance performances and bagpipes. Then head to the Irish Fair, where there will be live music and entertainment, food and drinks, a vendor market, kids zone and a craft beer tasting (because we’re all Irish on St. Patrick’s Day). Admission is $12. For more: stpatricksdayphoenix.org. Preserve the Past Festival 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Shops on Camelback, 835 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. The Preserve the Past Festival will take place this Saturday behind Baker Brothers Flooring. This informational festival will have restoration and repair experts on hand, as well as appraisers (see how much that tea set is worth!) and genealogy/ancestry experts. Attendees will also be able to enjoy food trucks and live music. Admission is free. For more: theshopsoncamelback.com. Ostrich Festival at Tumbleweed Park in Chandler. WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? JUST LISTED Providing Arcadia with professional & personalized service for over 20 years. Spectacular warm contemporary home reconstructed from the ground up with only the finest design, spaces & finishes. 4 beds + office, 3 baths, 4 car garage, 3043 s.f. on a .4 acre north/south lot with beautiful mountain views. Offered at $1,295,000 5656 E. LEWIS AVE, SCOTTSDALE Anna McDowell-Isaacson 602-526-1213 AnnaMcDowellRealEstate@gmail.com www.AnnaMcDowell.com ABR, CRS, GRI Providing Arcadia with professional & personalized service for over 20 years. Anna McDowell-Isaacson 602-526-1213 AnnaMcDowellRealEstate@gmail.com www.AnnaMcDowell.com ABR, CRS, GRI Providing Arcadia with professional & personalized service for over 20 years. Anna McDowell-Isaacson AnnaMcDowellRealEstate@gmail.com www.AnnaMcDowell.com 3641 N. 56th Street, Phoenix • 480-945-9537 • www.popphoenix.org Northeast corner of 56th St. and Indian School Road We will be offering infant and toddler care later this year. For registration information, visit our website or call 480-947-5645. Ash Wednesday Services March 6 at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Coming Soon - Infant & Toddler Care at Prince of Peace! Join us at worship every sunday at : a.m. Arcadia Cares: Food for Kidz Packathon Saturday, March 23, 2019, 8:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Prince of Peace Church (gym). Come and help for an hour or two. All are invited ages 3 and up to help pack meals for hungry kids. Visit our website to volunteer, donate or for more information. To schedule a tour, call us at 480-947-5645. For registration information, visit our website or call 480-947-5645. Coming Soon - Infant & Toddler Care at Prince of Peace! Coming Soon - Infant & Toddler Care at Prince of Peace! Arcadia Music Academy Year-round private lessons for all ages. We teach piano, violin, guitar, viola, and cello! To register, call 480-945-9537 or email ama@popphoenix.org.