8 NOVEMBER 2021 WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? Send Arcadia area events or briefs for consideration to editor@arcadianews.com. Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market Mr. C’s Wings and Waffles Mark your calendars for the Arcadia G.A.I.N. Picnic on November 6 at Hopi Elementary from 2-5 p.m. The Phoenix Police and Fire squads will be there, plus the Dino Crew, a balloon animal twister, an ice cream truck, and a lizard exhibit from Deb’s Dragon’s Wildlife Encounters. The Dusty Tuffet band will provide live music. Meet the neighbors, grab some snacks and have a good time! acmna.org Feeding Students USA is holding a Thanksgiving Feast donation drive starting November 8-19. The organization is looking for donations of turkeys and the fixings, like mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing and cranberry sauce. Those who wish to help can donate to the pantry at 3313 N. 40th St., Phoenix. Monetary donations can be made to the website or mailed to 5322 E. Mitchell Dr., Phoenix. Volunteers are also needed. feedingstudentsusa.org Registration is now open for the upcoming season of Arcadia Little League . Boys and girls ages 4-12 can sign up for baseball, softball or tee-ball as long as they are within the boundaries. Practices will begin in February, and the season runs from March until May. Early bird pricing for registration is $165, and siblings are $150 until November 30. arcadialittleleague.com Tavan Elementary is looking for vendors for its upcoming Tavan Twinkles holiday boutique on December 11 from 4-8 p.m. at the campus, 4610 E. Osborn Road. They are looking for young entrepreneurs and local establishments to showcase and sell products for an evening of holiday shopping. Adult vendors will have a $25 fee to rent a table. VP@tavanpto.com for more Firecreek Coffee Company opened its fourth location (the first in Phoenix) on 46th Street and Thomas Road. Firecreek offers small-batch coffee drinks, and guests can even take home their own bags to brew. Along with drinks, Firecreek also offers light bites such as granola, avocado toast and quiche. firecreekcoffee.com Zensken Medical Aesthetics (4626 E. Indian School Road, across from Arcadia High) will host its grand opening party on Saturday, November 6 at 1 p.m. Guests are welcome to come out, have a drink or handcrafted cocktail and learn more about the company. Zensken will be giving away treatments as well as offering special promotional pricing on everything in the spa. zensken.com There’s a new chicken spot in town. Mr. C’s Wings and Waffles , located on 2319 E. Indian School Road, opened in September. The eatery’s wings come in flavors like lemon pepper, alfredo, Mr. C’s secret sauce and Cajun dry rub. Other dishes include catfish, chicken tenders, salad and loaded French fries, plus four different flavored waffles. mrcswingsandwaffles.com In October, Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market opened their updated pop-up storefront at Scottsdale Quarter (15059 N. Scottsdale Road). Guests can shop from a collection of vintage, artisan-made and handcrafted goods from 20 small business vendors. Junk in the Trunk also has an online marketplace so people can shop from home. junkinthetrunkvintagemarket.com St. Mary’s Food Bank is looking for volunteers to help with the fall/holiday season and put emergency food boxes together. Multiple volunteer shifts are available on Tuesday-Friday from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Saturdays are open from 8-10 a.m., and 12-2 p.m. Masks are required. firstfoodbank.org On Nov. 11, 12, and 24, Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics (3923 E. Indian School Road) will host “Supercamp” for ages 4 to 13 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Campers can enjoy gymnastics circuits, dancing, NinjaZone, special guest demonstrations, trampoline jumping, group activities and more. The cost is $89 per day. Registration is required. arizonasunrays.com PACC911 is holding a Pet Adoptathon on November 13 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at All Saints Episcopal Church, on the southwest corner of Maryland Ave. north of Bethany Home Road (6300 N. Central Ave., Phoenix). Folks who are in the market to add a special pet to the family can head over to All Saints where lots of furry friends will be waiting. All pets will be spayed, neutered and immunized beforehand. There will also be a food truck on-site in case guests get hungry! pacc911.org The Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center recently announced plans to expand to Scottsdale in the Paiute Neighborhood Center in late summer 2022. SARRC will initially feature two comprehensive intervention programs, including the Comprehensive Behavioral Program and the Community School – an inclusive preschool for children with autism spectrum disorder ages 18 months to five years old. autismcenter.org NO W OPEN IN ARCADIA At STRAPT Armory, we offer great deals on guns, ammunition and personal protection. H We are also an excellent resource for firearms training and certification. H Count on our expert knowledge and our dedication to excellent customer service. Stop by our store and see our selection of popular firearms, ammunition and accessories. Open Mon-Fri 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sat Noon – 4 p.m. 3602 E Indian School Rd, Ste 105 • Phoenix AZ 85018 480-568-GUNS(4867) • straptarmory.com

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