40 AUGUST 2019 FRIDAY 8/2  SUNDAY 8/4 Gem and Mineral Show 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (4 p.m. on Sunday) at the Prescott Valley Event Center, 3201 N. Main St., Prescott Valley. If you’re in the market for gems and jewels, head up to Prescott for a weekend filled with both. There will be more than 60 vendors with jewelry, beads and tools for sale. There will also be demonstrations, gold panning and geode cracking. Admission is $5. For more: prescottgemmineral.org. SATURDAY 8/3 Woof Down Lunch 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Prescott Courthouse Plaza, 120 S. Cortez, Prescott. Here’s one way to escape the heat of the Valley: head up north to have a picnic with your four- legged best friend. This fundraiser features a vendor village, live music, demonstrations by obedience and dog trick trainers, contests, kids activities and a raffle. Admission is $20 and includes a picnic lunch and a gift to take home. For more: prescott-az.gov. Food Truck Festival 11 a.m.-9 p.m. at the Green Valley Park, 1000 W. Country Club Dr., Payson. Celebrating the ASU pre-season football week, Payson Parks and Rec presents the 3rd annual Food Truck Festival. There will be a variety of trucks to choose from, plus live music, Jenga, corn hole and a beer and wine garden. Admission is free. For more: paysonrimcountry.com. THURS. 8/8  SAT. 8/10 Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering 7 p.m. at the Yavapai College Performing Arts Center, 1100 E. Sheldon St., Prescott. Listen to the stories and songs of the old west and travel back in time at the 32nd annual Cowboy Poets Gathering. Patrons will be able to listen to and meet performers, hear poetry readings, have coffee with the cowboys or attend one of the many daily performances. Tickets are $20-$35. For more: azcowboypoets.org. THURSDAY 8/8 Old Brick House Vintage Market 10 a.m. at the Old Brick House, 202 W. Main St., Mesa. The owners of OBH have been picking their way through vintage markets across the country and are ready to share their treasures. The Welcome Home Market Vineyards, 13922 S. Kuykendall Cutoff Road, Pearce. Settled in the Chiricahua Mountain Foothills, LDV’s vineyards are a sight to behold. The Wine Country BBQ is an opportunity for guests to check out the vineyard, enjoy drinks and lunch and take advantage of the photo ops. There will also be games and winemaker tours. Registration is $25 per person. For more: ldvwinery.com. might feature all the vintage home décor and furniture you’ve been searching for. There will also be a chance to win a $100 shopping spree. This event is free. For more visit the Old Brick House Instagram page. SATURDAY 8/10 Wine Country BBQ 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the LDV Winery OUT OF THE AREA, BUT WORTH THE DRIVE Wine Country BBQ at the LDV Winery Vineyards in Pearce. J & G S T E A K H O U S E at T H E P H O E N I C I A N 6000 E. Camelback Road | Scottsdale, Az 85251 480.214.8000 jgsteakhousescottsdale.com Sunset Menu: Choose-Your-Own 3 Courses, $45++ Plus enjoy half-off all bottles of wine under $100 (5 - 7 pm, must order dinner) Valid May 28 — September 19, 2019

41 AUGUST 2019 41st annual Dave McKay Memorial Run 7:30 at Wheeler Park, 211 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff. Part of Flagstaff’s Summer Run Series, the Dave McKay (founder of Big Brothers & Big Sisters) Memorial Run will benefit the Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Flagstaff. This challenging run is 13 miles of city streets, dirt roads and mountain trails. Participants can choose the half-marathon and 5K as well, which can be for runners or walkers. There is also a fun run available. Registration is $35-$80. For more: halfmarathons.net. FRIDAY 8/16 Mirage – Visions of Fleetwood Mac 7 p.m. at the Prescott Elks Theatre, 117 E. Gurley St., Prescott. If you weren’t able to see Fleetwood Mac when they were here last November, head to the Elks Theatre to see Mirage, a Los Angeles- based Fleetwood cover band that focuses on their greatest hits. They’ve even been praised by Stevie Nicks herself. Tickets are $25. For more: prescottelkstheater.com. SATURDAY 8/17 At the Crack of Dawn Sunrise Kayaking 5 a.m.- 8 p.m. starting at Bruce Church Loop and ending at Gateway Park: E. 1st St. and S. Gila St., Yuma. Participants ages 8 and up can partake in this morning kayak adventure and enjoy the beauty of the river (and the cooler temperatures). Make sure to bring a camera to capture the sunrise. Registration is $33 per person. For more: visityuma.com. Grape Train Escape 5:30-9:30 p.m. at the Verde Canyon Railroad, 300 N. Broadway, Clarkdale. Time to “escape” to the Verde Valley with the Grape Train Escape. Attendees with be able to sample sips from Verde Valley wineries while enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Saturday Night Starlight trips. First class will enjoy four wine tastings with paired appetizers. This event is 21 and up. Tickets are $130. For more: verdecanyonrr.com. FRIDAY 8/23  SUNDAY 8/25 Off-Road and Camping Expo 12-7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday at the Payson Event Center, 1300 S. Beeline Hwy., Payson. Find all of your camping needs in one spot at the Off-Road Camping Expo. There will be Utility Task Vehicle exhibits, overland scene in “Say Anything” where John Cusack holds up the boombox. Now, you have a chance to see and speak to John at the Live Conversation event celebrating the Arts Center as well as the anniversary of the movie coming out. There will be a screening of “Say Anything” followed by a presentation by John and a Q&A session. Tickets are $44-$74. For more: chandlercenter.org. exhibits, a kids zone, demo rides, activities, seminars, a vendor village and races. Tickets are $10 per person. For more: offroadcampingexpo.com. SUNDAY 8/25 Live Conversation – John Cusack 7 p.m. at the Chandler Center for the Arts 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler. Movie buffs will recall that iconic OUT OF THE AREA, BUT WORTH THE DRIVE SEND EVENTS TO editor@arcadianews.com Live Conversation – John Cusack at the Chandler Center for the Arts. 3641 N. 56th Street, Phoenix • 480-945-9537 • www.popphoenix.org Northeast corner of 56th St. and Indian School Prince of Peace Preschool features: · Developmentally appropriate learning activities · Christian emphasis in curriculum · Loving, caring and experienced staff www.poppreschool.com PRESCHOOL STARTS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7 ARCADIA MUSIC ACADEMY Rosters for fall lessons are filling up. Lessons for all ages! Piano, violin, viola and guitar. For more information or to register contact Maria or Keri at 480-945-9537. For registration information, visit our website www.poppreschool.com or call 480.947.5645. Registr ation is now open for our new Infant  Toddler Care at Prince of Peace! Infant  Toddler Care at Prince of Peace! Infant  Toddler Care at Prince of Peace! Infant  Toddler Care at Prince of Peace! JOIN US AT WORSHIP EVERY SUNDAY AT 9:30 A.M. Rates from $109 No resort fee for locals Spa, dining & cabana discounts Entertainment District discounts May 27–Sep 2, 2019 *Restrictions apply. Locally owned and caringly operated by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. 8 6 6 . 8 7 7. 9 8 9 7 TA L K I N G S T I C K R E S O R T. C O M $ 109 19874-3_TSR_Playcation_5x6.indd 1 4/9/19 5:50 PM