6 JUNE 2021 Metier Pharmacy has a new home. The retail drugstore moved six blocks west to its new location on 36th St. and Indian School, across the street from The Stand Burger Shoppe. Everything is the same – only the building has changed. metierpharmacy.com A new cocktail lounge will take over the former UnderTow space below Sip Coffee (36th St. and Indian School) with plans to open early this summer. 36 Below will be an underground greenhouse bar (what the owners call a walipini speakeasy), which will be the first of its kind in Phoenix. sipcoffeeandbeer.com Arizona Sunrays (3923 E. Indian School Road) offers a summer day camp program on weekdays for ages 4 to 13. Children can learn gymnastics, dance, experience the NinjaZone, trampolines, water games and more. Each week will have a unique theme and a special guest. At the end of every week, there will be a camp show where campers get to display what they’ve learned. Hours are 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost is $89 for an individual day or $336 for the week. arizonasunrays.com Cruise the Zoo is back for the summer from June 6-August 10. Phoenix Zoo has reserved every Sunday, Monday and Tuesday of the summer months for cruising. The zoo will be closed to foot traffic on those days. Cruise the Zoo begins at 7 a.m. and runs until noon. Tickets are $50 for members, $65 per vehicle for the general public. phoenixzoo.org Black Cat Coffee House, located at 48th St. and Indian School Road, is hosting a food drive to benefit St. Vincent de Paul. Participants can drop off non-perishable food items at the shop. The drive will run through June 7 everyday until 8 p.m. theblackcatcoffee.com A new senior living center is being constructed on 32nd St. between Campbell and Camelback Roads. Clarendale Arcadia will open in two phases, the first in summer 2022 and the second in winter 2022 with 248 units, including 40 memory care apartments. The six-acre facility will also have a swimming pool/spa, athletic amenities, a dog park and a salon. clarendalearcadia.com Design Lab, a residential and commercial design center located at 32nd St. and Indian School Road, recently opened its showroom to the public. The women-owned and operated business focuses on home remodels and offers consultations, a design team and specifics on cabinets, countertops, flooring, tile, plumbing, lighting, closet systems and more. designlabaz.com Right next door to Design Lab is the newly-opened second location of Tru Realty offices. Tru Realty opened in 2010 and has expanded its team to 160 agents that cover the Valley from Scottsdale to Arcadia and beyond. trurealty.com Phoenix Public Libraries now offer in-person visits for all locations. Guests will have to make advanced reservations, observe safety practices and visits are limited to 45 minutes per person. Patrons will be able to utilize all library services during their allotted time. phoenixpubliclibrary.org Maricopa County Reads, an online summer reading program, is open for all ages. This year’s theme is “Tails and Tales.” The program runs until August 1. Readers can earn points, unlock badges and win prizes. Kids up to age 11 can earn a free pizza, a meal from Rubio’s and all participants will earn a free lemonade from Raising Cane’s when they reach 500 points. maricopacountyreads.org Phoenix Rescue Mission launched its 9th annual citywide Code: Red Summer Heat Relief Campaign to help the Valley’s homeless population and at-risk individuals during the summer months. Through August 31, the Mission asks the public to start water and food drives around the Valley and for assistance with monetary donations, which they will match up to $150,000. phoenixrescuemission.org The Arizona Science Center unveiled their latest exhibit, called POP! The Science of Bubbles. Visitors can get hands- on with activities like making bubbles with wands and watching a bubble drop every 15-20 minutes. Attendees can also learn the science behind bubbles and explore concepts like elasticity, surface tension, evaporation and geometry. azscience.org Phoenix resident Joan Greene continues her water drive for The Society of St. Vincent de Paul through June. 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 The late Tomaso Maggiore’s legacy lives on. His daughter, Melissa, recently opened her restaurant aptly named The Italian Daughter . Located on Scottsdale Road and Pinnacle Peak, the restaurant features classic and traditional dishes, pizza and charcuterie boards. There’s also live music on the patio every night. theitaliandaughter.com Congratulations are in order for Arcadian Jamie Boggs, who recently assumed the role of vice president of athletics at Grand Canyon University. A Xavier Prep graduate, Boggs will oversee day-to-day department operations and serve as sport administrator for mens baseball, basketball, golf and soccer. Scottsdale’s Museum of the West will offer free admission for all dads on Father’s Day. Groups can experience various exhibits like the Barry Goldwater Arizona Highways collection, the sculpture courtyard or take a self-guided audio tour of the building. Tickets are $20 for non-dads. scottsdalemuseumwest.org SCHOOL NEWS Arcadia High’s boys tennis team advanced to the state finals in May. The varsity team, comprised of Rhys Williams, Shane Heard, Justin Schoenborn, Jack Landon, Mason Smith and Sam Myerthall played well against Nogales in quarterfinals with a 3-3 game tie in the singles matches, but ultimately lost to Lee Williams High School. Congratulations to Nicole Mabante, a chemistry teacher at Xavier Prep and adjunct faculty at Rio Salado, who recently received the Outstanding Adjunct Faculty honor at Rio Salado. Mabante has taught at XCP for almost 13 years. Xavier students represent 40% of all Rio Salado College’s dual enrollments, and this May 112 Xavier students received their associate degree from Rio Salado College. “It is great to see the number of students that merit an associate degree increase each year. This becomes more and more beneficial to the student and their family,” Principal Joan Nuckols said. Biltmore Prep is looking to fill eight positions on their PTO for the upcoming school year. Positions include president and co-president, vice president and co-vice president, treasurer and secretary. Roles include working with school staff to create annual goals, fundraising, teacher grants, coordinating events and more. For more: biltmorepreppto@gmail.com WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? AHS boys tennis team Nicole Mabante RUMMAGE SALE PRE-SALE: TUESDAY, JUNE 15 TH 2pm to 8pm | $5 admission Includes hot dog, chips and drink – Children admitted free 4510 North 24th Street Phoenix 85016 2 blocks south of Camelback & 24th St Shop bargains and treasures in A/C • Credit and Debit Accepted Masks Suggested, Capacity Monitored, Please Maintain Distance JUNE 17: 8am-Noon JUNE 18: 8am-Noon JUNE 19: 8am-2pm JUNE 24: 8am-Noon JUNE 25: 8am-Noon JUNE 26: 8am-Noon
7 JUNE 2021 WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? Readers are encouraged to check event websites for safety protocols. EVERY SATURDAY IN JUNE Dog Days in the Garden 7-10 a.m. at Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix. Enjoy the “cooler” morning temperatures and head to DBG for Dog Days in the Garden. Guests can bring their four-legged friends and stroll through various trails, listen to light music and have brunch at Patio Café. Admission is $25 for humans; dogs are free. dbg.org EVERY SUNDAY IN JUNE Summer Concert Series 7:30-9 p.m. at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, 7301 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale. The Summer Concert Series continues this month. The railroad park will feature various local acts playing classic rock, country, rhythm and blues and 80s and 90s music. Different food trucks will also be on-site. There will be assigned spots, and masks are required. Attendance will be limited and participants must purchase tickets for assigned seating before attending events. therailroadpark.com WEDNESDAY 6/2 Zoom Boot Camp 9 a.m., online and at home. Arcadian Miriam Hahn of YouCare-SelfCare will introduce her latest boot camp geared toward gaining a faster metabolism. Participants will attend four weeks of weekly virtual calls, receive materials, recipes and worksheets and attend virtual cooking classes, all designed to help boost people’s metabolism. The camp is $250 per person. youcare-selfcare.com/classes FRIDAY 6/4 – SATURDAY 6/5 Starlight Movie Night 8 p.m. at Scottsdale Stadium, 7408 E. Osborn Road, Scottsdale. Take the movie-going experience outdoors this weekend with Starlight Movie Nights. Groups of up to four will have their own socially distanced space to set up blankets and chairs. Gates will open at 7 p.m. for “socially distanced hour,” where “summer vibes” music will be playing. The movie will start at 8. Reservations are required at $25 per space. oldtownscottsdaleaz.com SUNDAY 6/6 Arizona Wedding Show 9 a.m. at the Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N. Third St., Phoenix. Calling all brides – this event is for you. The Arizona Wedding Show is a one- stop-shop for dresses, venues, flowers, catering and music; all the things a person needs to make their wedding memorable. There’s also a virtual showroom option available for those who want to plan from home. Tickets are $10 per person. arizonaweddingshow.com SUNDAY 6/6 Cancer Survivor’s Day Cookout 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Harley Davidson of Scottsdale, 15656 N. Hayden Road. June 6 is National Cancer Survivor’s Day. In honor, Chuck and Hannah Keels of the Arcadia-based Living Hope Cancer Foundation are hosting a cookout for the community. Free lunch will be served and there will be games, giveaways and a guest speaker. All ages are welcome. livinghopecancerfoundation.com FRIDAY 6/11 Wine & Wright Tour 5:30 p.m. at Taliesin West, 12345 N. Taliesin Dr., Scottsdale. Looking to learn more about the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright? Here’s your chance. Guests can embark on a guided tour surrounded by Wright’s famed works and the landscape of Taliesin West; see his home and laboratory, all with a complimentary beverage in hand. Tickets are $50 per person. franklloydwright.org SATURDAY 6/12 Mud and Mimosas 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Sunshine Sunflower Art Studio, 700 W. Campbell Ave., Phoenix. Get your hands dirty at this month’s Mud and Mimosas class. Students will learn the techniques behind the pottery wheel, learn how to center clay and sip mimosas while creating a masterpiece. The studio provides all materials, plus OJ – students need to bring champagne and an open mind. Registration is $55. sunshinesunflower.com Bike and Seek Scavenger Hunt 9-11 a.m. starting on the Marshall Way Bridge, 7124 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale. Grab your bicycles and head to Old Town for a scavenger hunt of historical proportions. Participants will visit various locations, learn about the city’s historical landmarks and see unique sites as they solve riddles and brain teasers. Teams that uncover all the letters correctly and reveal the phrase in under two hours can win a prize. Registration is $15. oldtownscottsdaleaz.com MONDAY 6/21 Free Flow Yoga Night 6:30 p.m. at Mountain Shadows Resort, 5445 E. Lincoln Dr., Paradise Valley. This yoga class welcomes all ages and levels. Guests just need to bring their own mat and water bottle and head to the lawn, where a professional instructor will guide the hour- long class. Admission is free but registration is required. mountainshadows.com MONDAY 6/21 – FRIDAY 6/25 Best of the 90s Camp 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at School of Rock, 13610 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. This camp is geared toward budding musicians. Students will spend the week learning and practicing songs from 90s rock and punk bands like Nirvana, Weezer, Green Day and Pearl Jam. Classes are for kids ages 10-18. Registration is $500 per person. schoolofrock.com THURSDAY 6/24 Scottsdale Gold Palette ArtWalk 6:30-9 p.m. at the Scottsdale Arts District along Main St. from Scottsdale Road to Goldwater Blvd. and north of Indian School Road on Marshall Way to Fifth Ave. Attendees can enjoy small bites and drinks while listening to live entertainment “designed to inspire a vacation vibe” while visiting participating local art galleries. Attendance is free. oldtownscottsdaleaz.com Free Flow Yoga Night at Mountain Shadows. tinoferrulli@gmail.com 4725 North Scottsdale Road • Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Tino Ferrulli ALL NEW ‘EQS’ FULL ELECTRIC CAR NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR THE A L L N E W ‘ E Q S ’ F U L L E L E C T C T C R I C C This is The Next Car to be Seen In!!! It’s sure to be a hit, but we will have very limited availability. Special Order is the way to go. We’re excited to talk with you about the 2022 Mercedes EQS. Call me and reserve yours today!


