6 SEPTEMBER 2020 Three AHS junior football and basketball players made sure to stay busy during the quarantine summer. Brad Gooch, Jack Spiekerman and Brandon Austin started Valley Window Cleaners , a window washing company that serves the Arcadia neighborhood and surrounding areas. The business has allowed the boys to earn some extra money and learn about starting and running their own business. For more: bit.ly/3fs9Xkx Looking for a volunteer opportunity? Hopi Elementary is looking for help with programs like Go-To Crew, Dad’s Club, Variety Show and the Used Book Fair, along with classroom opportunities like Room Parent and Art Masterpiece volunteer. For more: hopipta.com Arcadian Stephanie Burnside and her husband Josh launched their first location of Premier Martial Arts in the Kachina Village Center on 32nd St. and Indian School Road. Classes offered will include martial arts and self-defense training, plus kickboxing, karate and Krav Maga. There are over 100 locations around the country. For more: premiermartialarts.com Bricks Studio , a children’s dance studio on 45th St. and Indian School is offering a free toddler class on the first Tuesday of each month. Children up to age two (who can walk) can participate in “Toddler Tuesday” classes. The goal is to teach toddlers the fundamentals of dancing and music while helping them get comfortable with a class- like setting. Classes begin September 1. For more: bricksstudio.com/register-online AZ Sunrays has launched a new program “to help families find some balance in their lives for their children’s upcoming school season.” The Sunrays Balance Program will provide parents with student care in a supportive environment where students access their virtual learning with structured activities throughout the day. The program is geared toward kindergarten to 10th-grade students. Prices vary, and safety measures will be put in place. For more: arizonasunrays.com Impact Gymnastics Academy , a gymnastics and fitness center on the corner of 12th St. and Northern in Phoenix, offers study camps to assist parents with student needs. The staff will provide a safe and structured environment where students can balance their online education with healthy physical activities. Price and class times vary. For more: impactgymaz.com Teaspressa , a local tea shop across from Arcadia High School, has expanded its dining room hours daily from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Products can be ordered on Teaspressa’s website and shipped or picked up at the Arcadia café, located inside. Guests can also pick up a cold brew set that includes everything needed to make Teaspressa signature drinks at home. The set is $35. For more: teaspressa.com Encore Creative CEO and entrepreneur Stefanie Lerner created SaniCrew , a “modern Ghostbuster approach” to safety and sanitization in public areas or gatherings. Lerner wanted to create something that could give people peace of mind as they return to the new “normal” during COVID. The team at SaniCrew uses wands, hand sanitizer and wipes to keep public venues and spaces clean. For more: getsanicrew.com LON’s at the Hermosa Inn has hired Rebecca Tillman as its executive chef. The Hermosa Inn is a boutique resort in Paradise Valley. Since 2017, Tillman has been the executive sous chef at The Phoenician and helped open Mowry + Cotton, The Phoenician Tavern and The Marketplace. She also worked at the Pointe Hilton at Squaw Peak. Tillman studied hospitality administration at NAU and is a culinary mentor for the Careers Through Culinary Arts Program, which helps prepare students for college and careers in the restaurant and hospitality industry. For more: hermosainn.com Registration is now open at Scottsdale Community Learning Center . SCLC is a place where students can go for a quiet place to study and complete their online assignments. Professional staff will supervise children logging into their virtual classrooms for learning and facilitate any schoolwork or homework assignments they need to complete during their remote learning time. SCLC’s focus is “creating a physical setting to complement virtual instruction from schools, including supervision, technical support and socialization for school-aged kids.” Safety guidelines like masks, sanitizer and distancing are being followed. For more: scottsdalecommunitylearning.com Uptown Farmers Market , located at North Phoenix Baptist Church, 5757 N. Central Ave., is open year-round on Saturday mornings. The market’s summer hours are 7-11 a.m. to accommodate the heat. Patrons will find local produce, bread, drinks, flowers, homemade masks and more. Online shopping and curbside pickup are also available. For more: uptownmarketaz.com Arcadia High School’s National Honor Society is offering free, student-led, virtual tutoring for students at Arcadia, Ingleside, Tavan and Hopi. Students participating in either SOL or EDL can request a tutor at any time for any subject. Tutoring may begin as early as the first day of school if needed. For more: contact NHS Vice President Max Lunifeld at mlunifeld66@susdgapps.org Mackenzie Mullins is the creator of a new company called Thyme + Honey . They specialize in custom gift baskets for any occasion – be it a birthday, anniversary, promotion or just a little something to brighten someone’s day. Check out Thyme + Honey’s Facebook/ Instagram pages to see the latest creations. Saguaro Branch Library is not open for regular services due to the current public health issues, but it does provide curbside pickup. Customers can access the library’s website to view their account, search the online catalog, use digital resources, and place holds. For more: phoenixpubliclibrary.org Executive Chef Brian Archibald is leading the culinary team at Francine , a new Mediterranean restaurant that opened in early August at Scottsdale Fashion Square. The menu is inspired by dishes from the south of France, with an open floor plan and lots of natural light in the dining room. Archibald brings over three decades of expertise to dishes like grilled octopus, zucchini carpaccio and steak tartare. For more: francinerestaurant.com For the fifth year in a row, Barro’s Pizza reached their goal of donating $40,000 to Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children, a local nonprofit whose mission is to help Arizona families with the high costs and challenging logistics of caring for their children during cancer treatment. For more: azcancerfoundation.org WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? Rebecca Tillman Brandon, Jack and Brad.

7 SEPTEMBER 2020 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Sonoran Sippin’ 6:30-9 p.m. at the Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix. The DBG is open again for some socially distanced fun and beautiful views. Kick start the weekend with a drink and an evening in nature. This event features music and entertainment and an after- hours look at the Wild Rising exhibit. Tickets are $15 for nonmembers. For more: dbg.org SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Beer vs. Wine 6 p.m. at Hotel Valley Ho, 6850 E. Main St., Scottsdale. Patrons can enjoy a reception and three-course meal at ZuZu while Stone Brewing and DAOU Family Estate battle it out in the next round of Beer vs. Wine. While enjoying Chef LaCasce’s menu of BBQ pork bao bun, hot duck pastrami and dessert, guests will vote for which drink they like best. The event is $99 per person. Space is limited to 50 people to comply with social distancing. For more: hotelvalleyho.com TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 HonorHealth NICU High Tea Event 11 a.m. (virtual event). September is NICU Awareness Month. This year’s virtual event aims to create awareness and honor families who have experienced a stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and the health professionals who care for them by providing support and additional resources. Proceeds will benefit HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center’s NICU unit. The goal is to raise $50,000. Guests will hear from experts in the NICU field and participate in a raffle and silent auction. For more: aesaz.co/elp/nicu2020 SEPTEMBER 18  27 AZ Restaurant Week Empty bellies, prepare yourselves. Arizona Restaurant Week is back and offering dining opportunities for any palate. From Mexican favorites like Los Sombreros to comfort foods like Honey Bear’s BBQ and everything in between, guests can dine to their hearts’ desire. For more: arizonarestaurantweek.com SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Teacher Excellence Fund Telethon 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (virtual event). Great Hearts Academies announces the first- ever Teacher Excellence Fund Telethon, which will be live-streamed across Great Hearts’ YouTube and Facebook pages. This event supports the Teacher Excellence Fund, which provides compensation for Great Hearts teachers across Arizona. Community members can donate by calling into the telethon or by making a donation before the event. Drinks and snacks for telethon volunteers are also accepted. For more: greatheartsamerica.org WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? AZ RESTAURANT WEEK features more than 75 local restaurants, including Chelsea’s Kitchen. Have an event or brief that you’d like us to consider for What’s Happening, Arcadia? Send it to editor@arcadianews.com. KITCHEN & BATHROOM REMODELING WINDOW & DOOR REPLACEMENT Call for a free price quote on your next remodeling project. 602.418.8260 or 480.254.9334 www.RemodelExpertsAZ.com Family-owned and operated. Serving Arcadia residents for more than 30 years! Licensed, Bonded, and Insured General Contractor AZ ROC #257705 REMODEL EXPERTS: “OUR NAME SAYS IT ALL” ADDITIONAL SERVICES • Room Additions • Garages • Carports • Patio Enclosures We are a Dealer for Provia Doors, Alside Windows & Sollid Cabinetry.