6 MAY 2021 Chef Mark Tarbell (of Tarbell’s on 32nd St. and Camelback) has launched a new premier wine club. The renowned chef and wine educator has sourced and stocked The Wine Store (in the same plaza) with libations from all over the world. Yearly fees range from $200 to $6,000 and include discounts on purchases, first-picks for certain liquors, members-only events and more. Delivery options are available for members. tarbellswinestore.com City of Scottsdale’s Beat the Heat donation campaign is ongoing until May 28. The campaign’s goal is to bring summer relief to homebound seniors. The most-needed items include reusable water bottles, ice packs, toilet and tissue paper, paper towels, shampoo, conditioner, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, hand sanitizer, small fans, books of forever stamps and $35 Fry’s gift cards. Drop-off items between 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday- Friday to the Via Linda Senior Center, 10440 E. Via Linda Road. scottsdaleaz.gov The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, a recently designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, has resumed its daily tours and has debuted new offerings for tour-goers to experience Taliesin West . The Guided by Wright tour offers visitors a “multi-sensory experience” using recordings of Wright’s voice and words. There are also various completed restoration projects that guests can check out. Reservations are required. franklloydwright.org Hospice of the Valley’s latest project, a dementia care and education campus, has plans to open in phases in early October 2021. The education center will open first with classes, a café and a community support group. Located on 44th St. south of Indianola, the campus will include dementia inpatient care, a 12-bed assisted living home, an adult center, and the education center and café for community and campus visitors. hov.org Los Cerritos Mexican Restaurant has reopened in the Arcadia Towne Center at 48th St. and Indian School. Along with new dishes, Los Cerritos offers specialty plates, breakfast burritos, authentic drinks and a 99-cent taco Tuesday special. Congratulations to Veritas Prep for becoming the Arizona 2021 State Mock Trial Champions . Veritas will compete in the Virtual National Tournament in May. Student Lauren Mukavitz received the Justice Ryan Merit Award for the top performance in the final round. Also, Claire Harris, Lauren Mukavitz and Erika Ghassemi were named to the All-State Team. Good work, Falcons! A kids’ entertainment spot has opened up in the Desert Palms Power Center on 40th St. and Thomas Road. The Rush Fun Park hosts parties, events, weekly activities and plenty of things to keep kids busy. There are slides, trampolines, basketball hoops, a climbing wall, dodgeball zone and more. Tickets are around $20 for kids and $7 for parents. rushfunpark.com Sur La Table recently introduced a virtual cooking class series. Each month, a celebrity chef will provide a virtual hands-on demonstration of their favorite seasonal dishes. Each class will provide step-by-step instructions on how to prepare a cocktail and entrée. The classes are available for $49 per household. Also, for those interested in pursuing a culinary career, Sur La Table launched their Online Culinary Institute – an at- your-own-pace accredited program with Master Chef Scott Conant. surlatable.com McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park’s Summer Concert Series starts Sunday, May 30. The park will feature various local acts playing classic rock, country, rhythm and blues and 80s and 90s music. Various food trucks will also be on-site. There will be assigned spots and masks are required. Attendance will be limited and guests must purchase tickets to assigned seating before attending events. therailroadpark.com The Stamp Out Hunger event is returning this year on May 8. The City of Scottsdale is asking for help to restock Vista del Camino’s food bank. Participants can place nonperishable foods in a box near your mailbox on May 8, and postal workers will pick them up and deliver them to food banks. The Letter Carriers’ annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive has been held in May for the past 27 years. scottsdaleaz.gov North Valley Symphony Orchestra has announced the launch of their spring Midweek Melodies series. NVSO musicians have been learning, rehearsing and recording music for audiences to view online in the comfort of their own homes. The series will feature music by smaller ensembles and mid-sized string and wind ensembles and include Beethoven piano trios, an arrangement of popular sea shanties and more. Each Wednesday until June 2, NVSO will release a new recording on YouTube. northvalleysymphony.org Phoenix resident Joan Greene is hosting a water drive for The Society of St. Vincent de Paul until May 16. Those interested in donating can bring cases of water to Fetch Natural Pet Market at 6058 N. 16th St., Phoenix. Monetary donations will also be accepted. stvincentdepaul.net A new contest sponsored by the Phoenix Suns and Hornitos Tequila is now open to Valley residents. Called The Winning Shot, applicants are asked to submit a brief description of “how a cash prize will help you take your shot in life.” Three finalists will then compete in a 3-point shooting contest on May 11 for the prize. First Place is $10,000. A Phoenix Suns partner charity will be assigned to each finalist, and they will make a matching donation to the charity based on how the finalist scores in the competition. hornitosashotworthtaking.com FOR THE MOMS: Along with flowers and brunch for Mother’s Day, here are some ideas to shower mom with love. Pick up a box of sweets for mom this Mother’s Day from Essence Bakery, 3830 E. Indian School Road. The Parisian macaron, said to be the “crown jewel of Essence” comes in various flavors: French chocolate, caramel cream, espresso, mint chocolate, organic vanilla and more. essencebakery.com Press Coffee is offering 10% off gift subscriptions for Mother’s Day. Customers can customize their subscription by choosing how often and for how long, as well as how many bags of coffee they want, what type of bean and the grind they would like shipped to mom. presscoffee.com On Sunday, May 9, the newly remodeled and reopened LDV Winery Tasting Room is offering half-off rosé by the glass and 25% off bottles of rosé and viognier for mom. ldvwinery.com Nomada Provisions (3410 N. 24th St., Phoenix) will prepare a Cook for Mother Box – a meal for Mom that she won’t have to cook! The box includes cheese and charcuterie, a specialty salad, beef roast with mashed potatoes and vegetables and, of course, dessert. All mom has to do is heat it up! This to-go option is available for pick-up on Sunday, May 9 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and includes reheat instructions. Cost for two is $55. nomadaphx.com WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? 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7 MAY 2021 WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? Readers are encouraged to check event websites for safety protocols. SATURDAY 5/1 Kentucky Derby Lawn Party 1-4 p.m. at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, 7575 E. Princess Dr. Join the Scottsdale Princess for its annual “fastest two minutes in sports” party – also known as the 147th Run for the Roses horse race. The race will be on-screen while guests can find a southern-inspired menu with shrimp and grits and derby pie, plus contests for best outfit and fanciest hat. Tickets start at $119. scottsdaleprincess.com Find your Fit 9 a.m. at Scottsdale Quarter, 15059 N. Scottsdale Road. Morning time is the best time to get a workout, especially with temperatures warming up in the Valley. Scottsdale Quarter offers rooftop yoga and workout classes – and this one is the last of the series. The day’s class is HIIT Pilates with floo-id yoga. Make sure to bring your own mat. Attendance is free. scottsdalequarter.com SUNDAY 5/2 Under the Sea Dance Class 12:15-1 p.m. at Bricks Studio, 4550 E. Indian School Road. End the school year with a splash. Join Bricks Studio for a fun Under the Sea dance class. Children ages 4-7 are encouraged to dress up in their favorite sea creature dance outfit (think mermaids, sea horses and dolphins) and learn a new dance routine, plus go home with a fun surprise. Attendance is $18 per child. bricksstudio.com Arizona Balloon Classic 7 a.m.-9 p.m. at Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way. This Sunday morning, the sky will be filled with hot air balloons participating in Hare and Hound races at the fields of Goodyear Ballpark. Attendees will be able to watch inflation and lift off while checking out the fun zone, hot air balloon rides, stunt bike shows, live entertainment and a vendor marketplace. There will also be festival food, live music and a beer garden. Tickets are $20 for adults; 12 and under are free. abcfest.com SATURDAY 5/8 Mimosas and Monet 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Hermosa Inn, 5532 N. Palo Cristi Road, Paradise Valley. Calling all painters, beginners and experts alike. Hermosa Inn welcomes Carrie Curran Art Studios for a morning of art and mimosas. Carrie will teach and guide guests with acrylic on canvas painting of Monet’s Desert Agave. Enjoy a mimosa and snack on pastries while creating your masterpiece. Registration is $85. hermosainn.com Mama’s Makers Market 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Shops at Town and Country, 2021 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. Join Local Trade for its third annual Mama’s Makers Market. This marketplace will feature over 100 local vendors showing off their one-of-a-kind wares, including art, jewelry, handmade furniture, decor, clothing, health, beauty, food and more. Admission is free and social distancing and masks are required. localtradeaz.com Movies in the Afternoon 3 p.m. at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale. Now that theaters are opening back up, it’s time to take the family to a movie. The performing arts center will feature H is for Happiness, a family-friendly film based on the book My Life as an Alphabet, which centers on a preteen’s mission to bring joy back into her family’s life. The theater will require social distancing and masks. Tickets are $8 per person. scottsdaleperformingarts.org MONDAY 5/10 Arizona Restaurant Association Golf Classic 11 a.m. at the McCormick Ranch Golf Club, 7505 E. McCormick Pkwy., Scottsdale. Hosted by the Arizona Restaurant Association, this year’s Golf Classic event invites 144 players to tee up for a cause. Teams will play 18 holes and also get to sip and sample small bites from local eateries. This year’s event will benefit the AZ Restaurant Strong Fund, a relief fund for restaurant workers. Registration starts at $295 for individual golfers. azrestaurant.org SATURDAY 5/15 Drive the Dream Gala 5:30 p.m. at the Arizona Biltmore, 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix. The 17th annual Drive the Dream Gala is here with dinner, dancing and a night of fun to support Childhelp, a nonprofit that focuses on advocating for abused and neglected children. This year, television personality Melissa Peterman will emcee the event, and the Childhelp Woman and Man of the World awards will be presented. Tickets start at $1,000. childhelp.org Sippin’ Series 7-9 p.m. at The Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale. In this monthly event, guests can “explore regions, spirits and concepts with professionals from Young’s Market in an intimate, fun and educational setting.” This month’s event is focused on tequila and mezcal – guests will learn about the two and try summer-themed cocktails. Tickets are $40 per person. scottsdaleperformingarts.org SATURDAY 5/22 Rugged Maniac 5K Obstacle Race 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park, 20000 S. Maricopa Road, Chandler. This one is a little further away, but the fun should be worth the drive. Participants will find dance-offs, pie- eating contests, a three-story water slide, trampolines, a fire jump and a three-mile course with 20+ obstacles for runners. Each time slot is limited to 200 people to allow for distancing. Tickets start at $49 per person. ruggedmaniac.com EVERY FRIDAY IN MAY Spring Music in the Garden 5:30 p.m. at Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix. 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