10 APRIL 2019 Exclusively Little Expo 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, 7301 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale. If you’re looking for family resources, this expo can be your one-stop-shop. There will be informational booths on summer camps, education institutions, attractions, youth sports organizations and other local businesses. There will also be interactive activities for kids and adults as well as train rides for everyone. Admission is free. For more: therailroadpark.com/ exclusivelylittle. THURSDAY 4/4 Memory Café 10 a.m. at the Beth El Congregation, 1118 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix. Presented by the Jewish Family and Children’s Services, the Memory Café is a meeting place for those with changes in their thinking or memory, mild cognitive impairment or dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder, along with their care partners. This month’s café event is Broadway Babies, a dance troupe who will perform songs and dances from years past. Admission is free but registration is required. For more: jfcsaz.org. FRIDAY 4/5 Lasers and Liquor 6 – 10 p.m. at the Arizona Science Center, 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix. This Friday, it’s pop queen versus pop queen with Lasers and Liquor: Beyoncé versus Gaga. Listen to all your favorites from the two stars while being entranced by a state-of- the-art laser light show. Drinks and snacks are available for purchase. Tickets are $10. For more: azscience.org. SATURDAY 4/6 The Original Taste 7 p.m. at the Scottsdale Waterfront, 7135 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale. Enjoy an evening of food at the 46th annual Original Taste event. This event was started in 1975 and has continued to grow in popularity. Guests are invited to sample bites and beverages served from restaurants around the Valley. Proceeds from this event go toward charities such as PCH, the Ryan House and the Boys and Girls Club. General admission is $75 with VIP packages available. For more: ec70phx.com. Art in the Garden 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Shemer Art Center, 5005 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. Shemer Art Center is ready to celebrate spring with its Art in the Garden event, where Arizona artists will showcase the latest in florals, botanicals and wearable art. There will be a juried show, live music, artist tents, live demonstrations, a silent auction and a Sparkling Tea event happening at 2 p.m. under a tent made of umbrellas. Tickets to the tea event are $50. For more: shemerartcenter.org. JDRF Rock and Run 6 p.m. at Sloan Park, 2330 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Mesa. Get those running shoes on and prepare to rock out. The 3rd annual JDRF Rock and Run is a 5K to raise funds and awareness for Type 1 Diabetes. Participants will also be able to attend a post-run party with food, giveaways, a beer garden, a concert and a vendor village. Registration is $35 for the 5K and includes race tee, food and a drink ticket. For more: jdrf.org. Mystery at the Museum 6 p.m. at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, 7374 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale. Who doesn’t love a little Lasers and Liquor at the Arizona Science Center. WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? Desert Valley Pediatrics - Arcadia 4840 E. Indian School Rd, #100, Phoenix, AZ 85018 623-877-PEDS (7337) • www.dvpeds.com M – F 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Phones open at 8:00 AM) We do prenatal meet and greets! Arcadia QUALITY CARE • CONVENIENCE • REPUTATION Christopher Spiekerman, DO Ann Oland, MD Kristen Stanley, DO @DVPedsAR Call now to schedule a same-day flu shot or sick visit.

11 APRIL 2019 be full of displays, growing and culture discussions, a plant sale, raffle and a vote for best in show. Learn something new among the beauty of the orchids. This event is free. For more: dvos-az.com. FRIDAY 4/12 Cocktail Society Kick Off Party 7 p.m. at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale. April means one thing — Scottsdale Culinary Week is here, and to celebrate, you’re invited to a James Bond-inspired event with specialty cocktails and delectable dishes from local restaurants, presented by the Scottsdale crime-solving mystery? Join in the fun at Mayhem at the Matinee, where you’ll be invited to a red-carpet event – but something strange is going on. Follow the clues and solve puzzles throughout the museum to crack the case. There will be drinks and small bites served. Tickets are $15 per person. For more: smoca.org. Rockin’ Rotary Gala 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Horses Help Complex, 2601 E. Rose Garden Lane, Phoenix. It’s time to boot, scoot and boogie for a good cause. The Rotary 100 presents the Rockin’ Rotary Gala, a night of dinner and dancing to benefit the Assistance Leagues’ “Operation School Bell” program, which helps provide supplies and clothing to students. There will be a cocktail reception, dinner, live music and a live paddle-raise auction. Make sure you dress in your cowboy best. Tickets start at $175. For more: rotary100.org. SUNDAY 4/7 Arcadia Family Fun Run 8 a.m. starting at 48th St. along the canal. The 7th annual Team Taylor Arcadia Fun Run is here. Starting near O.H.S.O, participants will run or walk through the Arcadia neighborhood in remembrance of Taylor Cosmas and other children who lost their lives to SIDS. Team Taylor’s goal this year is to raise $200,000 to benefit SIDS research, education and prevention. There will be an afterparty, raffles and awards. Registration is $45 and this event is for all ages. For more: teamtayloraz.com. SATURDAY 4/6  SUNDAY 4/7 Spring Orchid Show/Workshop 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Berridge Nursery, 4647 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. If orchids are your favorite flower, this will be your kind of event. Held at Berridge, the Desert Valley Orchid Society’s Orchid Show and Workshop will League for the Arts. Come eat, drink and dress to impress while also enjoying live entertainment. Tickets are $85. For more: scottsdalefest.org. SATURDAY 4/13 My Nana’s Best Tasting Salsa Challenge 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Sloan Park, 2330 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Mesa. It’s time to get your salsa on. The Best Tasting Salsa Challenge is full of all things chips-and- dip. Local chefs will feature their best salsas, and you get to taste more than 100 samples and then vote for your favorite. There will also be live music, salsa dancing, a kids zone and a margarita and beer garden. Tickets are $12. For more: salsachallenge.com. Veg Out Vegan Food Festival 10 a.m. at the Scottsdale Waterfront, 7135 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale. If you’re into the vegan lifestyle or interested in learning more, this is the event for you. The Vegan Food festival will have a vendor village, food and drink sampling, speakers and vegan-friendly gear including clothing, skin care and artwork. There will also be local bands and a DJ, swag bags and giveaways. Tickets are $10 for general admission. For more: vegoutevents.com. Arcadia Family Fun Run at 48th St. along the canal. WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? 3641 N. 56th Street, Phoenix • 480-945-9537 • www.popphoenix.org Northeast corner of 56th St. and Indian School Road Celebr ate Easter at Prince of Peace! Sunday, April  Live music, food, games for all ages, silent auction and raffles! Purchase tickets at the Church office (Mon-Thurs 9am-4pm). Join us for the POP Street Fair, April 13, 4-7 p.m.! Coming Soon - Infant & Toddler Care at Prince of Peace! Now enrolling. Visit our website or call 480-947-5645. 7 a.m. – Sunrise Worship at the top of Camelback Mountain! Celebrate Easter in a unique and memorable way by hiking to the top of Camelback Mountain. We will sing, pray over our city and celebrate Holy Communion in this breathtaking setting. Please allow yourself adequate time to reach the top. 9:30 a.m. – Easter Worship at Prince of Peace Church. Family egg hunt after worship.