8 DECEMBER 2021 WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? Send Arcadia area events or briefs for consideration to editor@arcadianews.com. Far Away Wine & Provisions Phoenix Rescue Mission’s Hungry for Change Jade & Clover In November, a new skincare concept opened on the northwest corner of 40 th St. and Indian School (next to Arcadia Meat Market) called Face Foundrié . Services include facials, waxing, lash lifts, lash extensions, brow tinting and dermaplaning. Various memberships are available. facefoundrie.com Kneaders Bakery and Café on Indian School Road closed its doors in early November. No word yet on what will replace the eatery. Prince of Peace Preschool will open a center at Hospice of the Valley’s Dementia Care and Education Campus in the near future. The preschool will partner with the Adult Day Club to provide meaningful intergenerational enrichment. Programming includes supervised, age-appropriate, engaging activities for the children and adults, with music, movement, storytime, gardening, arts and crafts and creative play. dementiacampus.org Jade & Clover, a Texas-based gift and plant shop, has opened their first Arizona location at the intersection of 40 th St. and Campbell, in the corner next to Postino WineCafe. The shop offers gifts, home décor, accessories and house plants, and the Plant Bar, where guests can build their own planters and terrariums to take home. They also offer plant parties for celebrations. jadeandclover.com Phoenix food and beverage professionals Chris French and Pat Jasmin recently opened Far Away Wine & Provisions . Part shop, part lounge and part café, the business is located on 32 nd St. and Indian School (3031 E. Indian School Road) and offers more than 25 wines to sip and more than 200 to browse and take home. Guests can grab a glass and a snack and hang out in the lounge. farawaywineaz.com After some structural updates, Freshly Laid has finally broken ground in the Gaslight Square complex on 36th St. and Indian School Road. The eatery will serve breakfast sandwiches and plans on opening in early 2022. getfreshlylaid.com In September, a new Mexican kitchen opened in the Gaslight Square complex at 3623 E. Indian School Road called Papi Gordo’s Cocina + Tequileria . Phoenix Chef Albert Hernandez brings traditional recipes to Gordo’s, where guests can find beef barbacoa nachos, fajitas, carne asada, California burritos, and more. The restaurant is open from 11 a.m.-2 a.m. papigordos.com Biltmore Fashion Park knows where Santa is – right here in Phoenix! Guests can schedule their family photos with the man in red throughout December at Biltmore; there are options to socially distance or sit next to him. Visits are free, and photo packages are available for purchase. Also, on select Saturdays, guests can enjoy complimentary live music shows on the center lawn. Coming up is Ri and Ry, TEMPO and Adam Simons. shopbiltmore.com Phoenix high school sophomores and juniors are invited to sign up as Phoenix Youth Ambassadors and become part of Phoenix’s ten sister cities. Applicants will have the opportunity to learn about different cultures and make friends around the world. Applications are due January 9, 2022. phoenixsistercities.org/youth-ambassador Nourish Phoenix is holding a holiday toy drive until December 10. Their goal is to provide new toys and gifts to at least 300 children. Ways to participate this season include “adopting” a child, donating gift cards or volunteering at the gift distribution event. The organization is looking for gift wrap/bags, toys, kids clothing (new), makeup, jewelry and sports equipment. Donations can be made online or dropped off at 501 S. 9th Ave., Phoenix. nourishphx.org Phoenix Rescue Mission’s Hungry for Change holiday campaign is ongoing until December 31. The campaign relies on public support and offers volunteer options and online or food/item donation options directly to Phoenix Rescue Mission. The campaign has several events, including community markets, a Christmas parade and a Winter Wonderland collection event. phoenixrescuemission.org The Foundation for Senior Living nonprofit needs non-perishable foods, cleaning, and personal hygiene items for its pantries throughout Arizona. FSL operates more than 20 food pantries in Wickenburg, Peoria, Phoenix and several housing communities around the state. Donations can be made through their Amazon wish list or at the corporate office, 1201 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix, Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. fsl.org Ingleside Animal Hospital (4855 E. Thomas Road) is offering visits with Santa on Saturday, December 11 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Those who bring in a donation for Toys for Tots or a donation of blankets/food for pets can get a free picture with Santa – don’t forget to bring your furry friends with, too! ingleside.com Sun Devil Auto and Wilhelm Automotive (5211 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix) launched their 15th annual Toys for Tots donation drive. The companies set a goal of collecting 4,000 toys this year, and the drive will include a matching donation of up to $2,000. All Phoenix-area locations are collecting new, unwrapped gifts through Monday, December 13. wilhelmautomotive.com Childhelp’s Holiday Toy and Clothing Drive is open until December 31. Every year, Childhelp provides clothing and toys to children in Arizona, California, Tennessee and Virginia. In high demand this year are undergarments in all sizes, fidget spinners, makeup kits, adult-size shoes, superhero-themed items, Legos and multicultural dolls. Folks can drop off new or unused items at Childhelp’s headquarters at 6730 N. Scottsdale Road or at participating Grimaldi’s Pizzeria locations, donate online or make a purchase through Amazon with Childhelp as the designated charity. childhelp.org TOY DRIVES/VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: 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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