28 DECEMBER 2019 SATURDAY 12/14 Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade 4-9 p.m. at Tempe Beach Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Pkwy. Tempe will be glowing from the water this year with the return of the Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade. There will be over 50 fully decked-out boats showing off their holiday spirit for attendees, plus a holiday marketplace, food trucks, beer and wine garden and live entertainment. The festival will end with a fireworks display. Admission is free. For more: downtowntempe.com. SUNDAY 12/15 Chimac Festival 12-4 p.m. at The Pressroom, 441 W. Madison St., Phoenix. “Chimac” is the Korean word for a chicken and beer pairing, which is what this festival is all about. This inaugural event will have a dozen local businesses showcasing their best Asian-inspired fried chicken dishes, from Korean fried to Nashville hot. There will also be games, activities and a vendor marketplace. Admission is $8 per person. For more: visit the Fried Chicken and Beer - Chimac Festival Facebook page. Festival of Lights Celebration 2-4 p.m. at the Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center, 122 E. Culver St., Phoenix. Come on out for a “celebration of Maccabean bravery and courage” with treats like sufganiyot (deep-fried jelly donuts) and grape juice. Guests are encouraged to bring a menorah and candles to commemorate the holiday. There will also be singing, dreidel games and Hanukkah gelt. This event is free for all ages. For more: oradam.com. TUESDAY 12/17 Las Noches de las Luminarias 5:30-9:30 p.m. at Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix. The gardens will be lit up by over 8,000 hand-lit luminaria bags and thousands of twinkle lights this year at DBG. Walk along the trails and be serenaded by live musical entertainment. 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. SATURDAY 12/21 Snow Ball Family Festival 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Odysea, 9500 E. Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale. Have a snowball fight in the desert at this family-fun N. 2nd Ave., Phoenix. Join Crescent Ballroom in celebrating Hanukkah with food, drinks, dancing and fun. There will be latke specials, homemade jelly donuts and certified kosher Brooklyn Beer on tap, plus a special Hanukkah playlist. Get ready to light the menorah and dance the night away. This event is free for all ages. For more: crescentphx.com. SATURDAY 12/28 Spirited Sipping Seminar 3 p.m. at Mountain Shadows Resort, 5445 E. Lincoln Dr., Scottsdale. Hosted by Hearth ’61, these classes are designed to teach attendees all about the history of wine and spirits. This class is called “Celebrating Madame Clicquot.” Students will learn the history of the businesswoman behind Veuve Clicquot champagne. Admission is $30 per person. For more: mountainshadows.com. event. Guests can meet Santa, Mrs. Claus, Buddy the Elf, the Snow Queen and the Ice Princess, play in real snow, enjoy face painting, arts and crafts, a photobooth, a book creation station, raffle prizes, giveaways and a vendor village. This event is free. For more: odyseainthedesert.com. MONDAY 12/23 Menorah Lighting and Hanukkah Celebration 5:30 p.m. at Crescent Ballroom, 308 WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? SEND EVENTS TO editor@arcadianews.com Las Noches de las Luminarias at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix. NEWS BRIEFS FLINT BY BALTAIRE Camelback Corridor welcomed another restaurant in October: FLINT by Baltaire. The eatery features “Contemporary American fare accented with coastal Mediterranean and bold Middle Eastern flavors.” Executive Chef Chris Mayo, formerly of J&G Steakhouse and Lon’s at the Hermosa Inn, uses a wood-burning oven and a Santa Maria-style grill to create dishes like fennel-crusted pork chops and wood-grilled lamb chops. For more: flintbybaltaire.com. Local Dentist Helps Uninsured Adults SPONSORED CONTENT Dr. Sophon Heng D.D.S. caters to those people who don’t have dental insurance. Dr. Heng provides comprehensive dental care exclusively to uninsured adults in a modern, yet modest office in Phoenix. Dr. Heng grew up in Seattle and graduated in 2001 from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco, and he relocated to Phoenix after graduation. “After watching the dental profession change,” said Dr. Heng, “I felt it had to be done a different way: ‘A Non-insured Way.’ We use the latest technology and treatment, yet we keep our facility modest and control our business overhead, which allows us to offer lower fees to serve the people in the community.” For example, Dr Heng’s office charges $599 for a lifelike crown made with latest materials and technology. His crowns are guaranteed for life against breakage or defects. There is never a charge for a so-called crown build up. Other dental offices could customarily run from $800 to $1200 or more for a similar crown in this area. Also, other general procedures in Dr. Heng’s office run 30-60% less than those typically charged. For example, $599 for a root canal, $499 for immediate denture (each), cleaning starts at $30. Patients often remark they find Dr. Heng’s office a breath of fresh air in an age where profit and greed driven corporations and “banksters” are invading every aspect of our lives, including our health care. “We have had a great response from all of our patients and we have met so many wonderful and appreciative people.” said office manager Channa. “We treat all of our patients like we would our own family.” “We explain to our patients that we don’t cut corners on care, treatment or materials,” said Karen, dental assistant. “We pride ourselves in treating people not just their teeth. We love dentistry and feel great about providing excellent care. We are driven by our desire to help others.” Many of Dr. Heng’s patients are young adults and seniors who have no dental insurance or have only a limited policy that gives them a few benefits and then charges more for their other needs. There is never a charge for an exam and x-ray, consultation and second opinions. Dr Heng offers no gimmicks, just modern quality dentistry at an affordable cost. Sophon Heng D.D.S. 602-703-1195 2600 N. 44th St., Ste. 106 | Phoenix, AZ 85008

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