6 AUGUST 2020 New non-medical fabric masks are in stock at Art One Gallery in Old Town Scottsdale. Created by local Arizona artist Deborah McMillion-Nering, the masks are 5x4 inches and are $20 each. For more: artonegalleryinc.com. Shemer Art Center’s Legacy and Expansion Campaign is ongoing. The house next door to the center has sold to an owner who has confirmed that he wants to work with the center. With that comes the opportunity to continue the campaign to acquire the property. The center is working with the neighborhood associations to keep the community informed. For more: shemerartcenter.org. In-person and virtual classes are now available at the Shemer Art Center . Examples of available classes are Drawing Basics with Elliott Everson, Intermediate and Advanced Pottery with Alan Jones and Mosaic Letters with Dave Hanson. For more: shemerartcenter.org. Los Cerritos, located on the southeast corner of 40th St. and Indian School Road has officially closed. The building was gutted in late June to make way for a new eatery – but no word yet on what will take its place. RKDA restaurant, on the northwest corner, has also closed its doors. Executive Chef Brian Archibald will lead the culinary team at Francine, a new Mediterranean restaurant opening in August at Scottsdale Fashion Square. Inspired by dishes from the south of France, Francine will officially open for dinner on Friday, August 14. Archibald brings over three decades of expertise to dishes like grilled octopus, zucchini carpaccio and steak tartare. For more: francinerestaurant.com. This summer, the Phoenix Public Library will continue to offer Storytime Live for kids. This event showcases local librarians and new stories on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and Thursday at 3 p.m. Storytime Live is broadcast on Instagram (@phoenixpubliclibrary). For more: phoenixpubliclibrary.org. Arcadian Ted Verderame, owner and creator of Endatto Timepieces, is presenting his collection of watches inspired by Arizona’s natural beauty. Endatto is an independent company “focused on making affordable, high- quality Swiss timepieces.” The collection has been in the works for over a year and is now available to the public. For more: endatto.com. A new “co-work, co-play” spot has opened in the Gaslight Square complex on 36th St. and Indian School. Canteen Arcadia opened in early July. Along with the “canteen,” people are able to book meeting/work rooms located at the back of the building, along with space to hold Zoom calls. The menu boasts snack foods like chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks, breakfast goodies and soft drinks. For more: canteenarcadia.com. Fry’s Food Stores and Mobile On- site Mammography by SimonMed will provide early detection community screenings to the public. M.O.M. offers the newest 3-D mammography technology accompanied by a professional staff that focuses on patient’s comfort, care and privacy. Each exam takes 15 minutes and the results are sent to the patient’s care provider and to their home. For more: desertcanceraz.org or checkforalump.org. Java Hustle is a new coffee joint located inside The Marilyn at 44th St. and Thomas. Owner Lance Larson has been on the Phoenix coffee scene for over 20 years and has partnered his family-owned business with Culinary Roots to bring coffee, tea, espresso and grab-and-go treats such as muffins and croissants to the neighborhood. For more: javahustle.com. Hospice of the Valley opened its fifth White Dove Thrift Shop in early June near Arcadia. The shop, located at 2711 E. Indian School Road, offers guests quality resale furniture, housewares, art, fashion, designer shoes, purses and jewelry. Proceeds from the stores go to patient and family care. Donations are accepted and HOV is also looking for volunteers to help run the new store. For more: whitedovethrift.org. Hospice of the Valley has also started a free virtual support group for dementia care partners. The group meets Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m., and is facilitated by a medical social worker who specializes in dementia. Participants discuss the stresses, challenges and rewards of caring for a person living with dementia. Additionally, Hospice of the Valley’s dementia campus is scheduled to open in 2021 at Indianola Ave. and 44th St. For more: hov.org. Club Pilates has temporarily closed three of its Valley studios. During the closure, Club Pilates will offer live mat Pilates classes through their private Facebook group page and Club Pilates GO On Demand video streaming. For more: clubpilates.com. Medieval Times is reopening its doors to the public on August 6 with extra precautions in place for social distancing safety. All guests must wear a mask and submit to contactless temperature screening before entering the castle, and occupancy will be reduced to 50 percent. Digital menus will be accessible through smartphones and disposable table cards. For more: medievaltimes.com. Executive Chef Brian Archibald will This summer, the Phoenix Public Club Pilates has temporarily closed WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? Hospice of the Valley’s White Dove Thrift Shop.

7 AUGUST 2020 VIRTUAL 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25 Online dance class Phoenix Center for the Arts is providing online dance n’ sculpt classes every Tuesday at 6 p.m. Head over to Facebook Live for a dance class that will get the whole body moving. Dance Instructor Michaela Konzal will be teaching to every ability and age. Memberships for these classes are $12 per week. For more: dancensculpt.com. VIRTUAL 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27 History Happy Hour Marshall Shore, Arizona’s Hip Historian, will be posting weekly “History Happy Hour” posts on Facebook, YouTube and Twitch. Grab a beverage and get ready to delve into some history. Marshall will share interesting tidbits and curiosities from Arizona’s past. There will also be trivia, music history, “Little Arizona,” and a viewer question, plus a cocktail recipe that’s tailored to each episode. For more: visit the Arizona History Happy Hour Facebook page. VIRTUAL 8/2 Film Festival 4 p.m., Lunafest is a fundraising film festival featuring seven short films by and about women. The films are dedicated to supporting women filmmakers and bringing women together in their communities. The films range from animation to drama, and cover topics such as women’s health, body image, relationships, cultural diversity and breaking barriers. All proceeds from Lunafest will benefit local nonprofit Soroptimist International of Phoenix, whose mission is to empower women and girls by providing access to and support of their educational objectives. Cost is $20. For more: lunafest.org. THURSDAY 8/6MONDAY 8/10 Cruise the Zoo 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix. Cruise the Zoo allows guests to view a variety of animals, including fl amingos, giraffes and elephants. This event also includes a guided, educational audio tour, and food and beverage options are available for purchase on-site. There will be a limit of 450 tickets sold per day. Tickets are $65 per car. For more: phoenixzoo.org. SATURDAY 8/8 Wine Country BBQ 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at LDV Winery, 13922 S. Kuykendall Cutoff Road, Pearce. LDV Winery’s popular Wine Country BBQ promises a good time for wine and BBQ lovers. Guests can enjoy wine tasting, food, winemaker-led tours, outdoor games and photo ops while strolling through Southeastern Arizona wine country. Cost is $40 person for general admission. For more: ldvwinery.com. FRIDAY 8/28 Pancakes and Booze 8 p.m. at The Duce, 525 S. Central Ave., Phoenix. This L.A. based event started in 2009 and has since traveled to over 35 cities around the nation. This event allows guests to revel in music performances from local artists and DJs and check out local art, meet the artists and watch live art shows…not to mention free pancakes. Tickets are $10 and this is a 21 and over event. For more: pancakesandbooze.com. WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? PURL by Kristen Lester & Gillian Libbert-Duncan is one film that will be featured at Lunafest. Have an event or brief that you’d like us to consider for What’s Happening, Arcadia? Send it to editor@arcadianews.com. Located in the exclusive Camelback Collective 2801 East Camelback Road, Suite 300 | Phoenix, Arizona 85016 Welcome to our new Phoenix Office! Client-first, advisor-centric • Stunning views, convenient client access and parking • Entrepreneurial-spirited advisors • Leading technological and investment platform Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated | Member SIPC & NYSE | www.stifel.com Let’s Talk Opportunity! Jim Van Steenhuyse Managing Director, Arizona Region (480) 500-2313 | vansteenhuysej@stifel.com www.jimvansteenhuyse.com