6 FEBRUARY 2022 WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? a “Bikkura Pon Prize” system, which plays a short anime film at the diner’s table every five sushi plates with prizes dished out for every 15 sushi plates. kurasushi.com SNDBX , a new competitive e-gaming league, has partnered with Majestic Tempe movie theater (1140 E. Baseline Road) to bring in-person gaming to the big screen. The league kicked off in January and will continue for ten weeks, with two weeks set aside for playoffs. SNDBX leagues are organized by game: Street Fighter, Rocket League or Madden NFL 22 – and each game is offered to different age groups (ages 8-21+). sndbx.gg On Saturday February 26, the public is invited to The Farm at South Mountain (6106 S. 32 nd St., Phoenix) to witness the Feeding the Future event. Phoenix chefs and Valley students (like those from Echo Canyon!) will work together to create school meals that meet the National School Lunch Program’s requirements. Judges will then choose a winner, and the top three teams will earn scholarships and prizes. Tickets are $25-$100. slowfoodphoenix.org A Korean BBQ restaurant has opened at the shopping center on the southwest corner of 44th St. and Indian School Road. CupBop is just that: Korean cuisine in a cup. Guests can choose between spicy fried chicken, barbecue beef, tofu, pork or mandoo (a Korean-style pot sticker) – each with veggies and noodles – and what level of spice they would like; drinks and sides are also available. CupBop also has locations at Desert Ridge and Westgate. cupboparizona.com Mindfulness courses have been found to improve chronic pain and insomnia and decrease anxiety and depression. Join Hospice of the Valley for an eight-week mindfulness course at their Dementia Care and Education Campus at 3811 N. 44 th St. The course will be held from 4-5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays from March 2-April 13; and 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 2. Registration is suggested at $100. hov.org EVENTS FRIDAY 2/4 Parents & Me Night 5:30 p.m. at Bricks Studio, 4550 E. Indian School Road. Bricks Studio is hosting a fun family-bonding event. Kids and their families can get together to eat dinner and dance to instructor-led songs, with multiple photo opportunities and fun to be had. Admission is $35 for one parent and one child. Registration is required. bricksstudio.com SATURDAY 2/5 Parada Del Sol/Trail’s End Festival 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Parade starts at Drinkwater February 26 is Potion Bottle Crafts inspired by Harry Potter. Instagram @ohoneeightaz Power Paws Assistance Dogs is looking for 12 puppy-sitter volunteers to get pups in training through Puppy Kindergarten or provide vacation relief for their long-term Puppy Raisers. The timeline is anywhere from one week to three months. Puppies are ten weeks to six months old, and Power Paws will provide training and supplies, including a crate, leash, collar, toys, kennel, food and vet care for the puppy. azpowerpaws.org Zookz , a breakfast and lunch sandwich shop, opened a new location in January in the Biltmore Plaza on 32 nd St. and Camelback Road. Guests order by number and can choose from a multitude of ingredients, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Salads and sweets are also available. zookzsandwiches.com The Cholla water storage tanks , located at 5156 N. 61 st St., are now being upgraded. Construction started in early January and will conclude in September 2023. Phoenix Water and its contractor, Felix Construction Co., will drain the water from the tank and then begin operations to increase the storage capacity of each water storage tank and associated system upgrades. acmna.org Kura Sushi just debuted its first Arizona location at the Camelback Colonnade, near 20 th St. and Camelback Road. The revolving sushi bar features an express belt that delivers made-to-order dishes tableside. There is also NEWS BRIEFS The Arcadia Camelback Mountain Neighborhood Association will hold the Annual Neighborhood Meeting on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. in the choir room at Prince of Peace, 3641 N. 56 th St., Phoenix. Topics include voting on 2022 board members and a discussion and presentation on burying the utility lines in the Arcadia/Camelback Mountain neighborhoods – which could involve everyone in the original boundaries. acmna.org Arcadia High is looking for volunteers for Arcadia One Lunch . Volunteers will help the nutritional service professionals prepare and serve lunch to the students. Shifts are from 11:35 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information, contact Karen Treon at ktreon@gmail.com. Mark your calendars for the upcoming Team Taylor Family Fun Run ! On hiatus for the past two years, the 10 th annual fun run is back on Sunday, April 10, 2022. Folks can meet up at the 48 th St. canal for the 5K and then head to O.H.S.O. for a post-race breakfast. Registration begins on February 20 for $45 per person. teamtayloraz.com Check out all the events Oh One Eight Coffee and Create has coming up in February: Board Game Night on February 11; guests can bring their own and enjoy games and drinks for $5 a person; February 14 is Date Night, guests will make Valentine-themed crafts for $35 per person; February 18 is Desert Craft Night, and Blvd. through downtown Scottsdale. Come on down and celebrate Arizona’s “Most Western Town” with a parade and the Trail’s End Festival. Parade watchers will have a chance to meet the grand marshal and the Pony Express riders, explore stagecoaches, a petting zoo, games and activities, live music and dancing. This event is free. scottsdaleparade.com Touch a Truck 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at North Phoenix Baptist Church, 5757 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. Get ready to get up close and personal with over 40 different vehicles and trucks at the annual Touch a Truck event. There will be fire trucks, police vehicles, helicopters, race cars and military vehicles for guests to explore, plus the Phoenix Coyotes will be hanging out! Guests can also enjoy food vendors and kids activities. Proceeds go to Camp Patrick, a free camp for kids with Spina Bifida. Tickets are $5 per person. camppatrick.com SATURDAY 2/5  SUNDAY 2/6 Street Eats Food Truck Festival 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Salt River Fields, 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. Over 55 trucks from around the Valley will be parked and ready to serve up some delicious eats. Samples will be $2, with full meals available for purchase along with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. There will also be eating contests, cooking demos and live music. Tickets are $12 for general admission, $75 for VIP. streeteatsaz.com THURSDAY 2/10 Opera for Lunch 12:15 p.m. at the Arizona Opera Center, 1636 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. Break up the workday with a little music! Opera for Lunch is a free, 30-minute lunchtime recital featuring the Marion Roose Pullin Arizona Opera studio artists. Guests are welcome to bring their lunch or purchase something from one of the food trucks. azopera.org SATURDAY 2/12 Black and White Ball 5:30-9:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Crescent Ballroom, 2620 W. Dunlap Ave., Phoenix. Join the North Valley Symphony Orchestra as they celebrate its 10 th season. Guests will be treated to cocktails and dinner, plus a silent auction, dancing and a live DJ. Tickets are $100 per person. northvalleysymphony.org Drive the Dream Gala 5:30-11 p.m. at The Phoenician, 6000 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale. Childhelp, a nonprofit dedicated to the physical, emotional, educational and spiritual needs of at-risk children, is hosting its 18 th annual Drive the Dream fundraising gala. 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7 FEBRUARY 2022 WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? Send Arcadia area events or briefs for consideration to editor@arcadianews.com. special USO-inspired tribute. Proceeds will benefit the Childhelp Children’s Center of Arizona, dedicated to Linda Pope. childhelp.org FRIDAY 2/18  SATURDAY 2/19 Success by Design Workshop 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Embassy Suites, 4415 E. Paradise Village Pkwy., Phoenix. Join business success Coach Justin Thorstad for this two-day workshop designed to “awaken to your true potential in life and business.” Guests will hear tips for setting clear intentions, business philosophies and creating a successful plan. Registration is $197 per person and includes lunch and refreshments. justinthorstad.com/jt-seminars FRIDAY 2/18  SUNDAY 2/20 Worldwide Women’s Film Festival 6 p.m. at Harkins Shea 14, 7354 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale. The Worldwide Women’s Film Festival “educates, supports, and empowers women in the collaborative endeavor of filmmaking while we shine a light on women’s stories, stories by women, and other diverse experiences across all genders.” There will be 91 films from various genres for guests to view. Tickets start at $12. wwfilmfestival.org SATURDAY 2/19 The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show 1 p.m. at the Herberger Theater, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix. This critically- acclaimed production, created by Jonathan Rockefeller, features 75 puppets. The show adapts four stories by author/illustrator Eric Carle: Brown Bear, Brown Bear , 10 Little Rubber Ducks , The Very Busy Spider and The Very Hungry Caterpillar . If you remember the books from your childhood, you won’t want to miss them on stage. Tickets start at $13 per person. childsplayaz.org/caterpillar SUNDAY 2/20 Fresh Brunch 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge, 5350 E. Marriott Dr., Phoenix. In support of valley nonprofit one•n•ten, the 13 th annual Fresh Brunch event is about empowering the future. Guests will enjoy a welcome reception, brunch, themed cocktails, a garden party and live performances. one•n•ten provides services and programs that promote self- expression, self-acceptance and leadership development for Arizona’s LGBTQ+ community. Individual tickets are $150. onenten.org Seven Chefs Dinner 4-7 p.m. at The Gladly, 2201 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. Join the James Beard “Arizona Seven” for an evening of fine dining, prepared specially by award- winning chefs. Guests will enjoy a multiple- course meal, and each course will be paired with an Arizona wine. This event is part of the Devour Phoenix series. Registration is $175 per person. devourphoenix.com FRIDAY 2/25 Animals After Dark 6-8:30 p.m. at the Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy. Animals After Dark is an aerial experience that showcases the imagined lives of animals after the sun sets. Guests will experience aerial acrobatics by the performance troupe Atelotorque. There will also be animal meet and greets, photo opportunities, complimentary kettle corn, plus one food item and one drink ticket per guest. Tickets are $100 per person. phoenixzoo.org Design for Dogs 5-9 p.m. at the Facings of America showroom, 4121 N. 27th St., Phoenix. Facings of America is hosting the 8 th annual Design for Dogs event, where guests can enjoy food, music, beverage tastings, raffle prizes and adoptable pets. The highlight of the evening is the doghouse design and building contest, where judges will choose and present the Best in Show and People’s Choice awards. Tickets are $50 per person. designfordogs.org SATURDAY 2/26 Devour at Home Times vary. Local First Arizona is hosting their Devour at Home event again this year, and the best part is that you don’t have to get out of your comfy clothes to enjoy! Folks can choose a two- or four-person meal to pick up from a selected restaurant and enjoy meals from Beckett’s Table, FnB, Nook Pizza or Gertrude’s, to name a few. The meals will be packed in a themed tote and include fun swag along with all the goodies. Meals should be preordered before February 18. devourphoenix.com Furry Friends Fine Arts Festival 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Shemer Art Center, 5005 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. An art festival for the entire family, pets included. Shemer will showcase all things animal with paintings, drawings, photography, ceramics, metal, furniture and clothing. There will also be vendors, paw readings and pet adoptions by Maricopa County Animal Care & Control. Admission is $5 per person or $10 for the family. shemerartcenter.org Arizona Jet Center Fundraiser 6-10 p.m. at the Scottsdale Air Park, 15690 N. 83 rd Way. Arizona Jet Center is teaming up with Sawyer Aviation and Highline Autos to host its 5 th annual private hangar party – an evening of live music, fine art, fashion and dinner that will benefit four Arizona nonprofits. Guests can also tour luxury jets and a collection of exotic and historic cars. Registration is $200 per person. jetcenterevents.com SATURDAY 2/26  SUNDAY 2/27 Italian Festival 11 a.m.-9 p.m. at Heritage Square, 113 N. 6 th St., Phoenix. Bring out the Italian in you and head to the 7 th annual downtown Phoenix Italian Festival. Guests will experience live music, including opera and other performances, a hand- crafted vendor market, authentic Italian foods, face painting for kids and other family-friendly activities. Tickets are $15 per person. italianfestivalaz.com The Arizona Wine Garden Party 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday at Singh Meadows, 1490 E. Weber Dr., Tempe. Enjoy two days of wine tasting to benefit The Joy Bus, a nonprofit that provides meals to cancer patients. The event will host 20 Arizona wineries pouring over 150 wines. There will also be an artist marketplace, food trucks, live music and entertainment. Saturday tickets are $35; Sundays are $30 – both with a commemorative take-home wine glass. The Arizona Wine Garden Party Facebook page Furry Friends Fine Arts Festival at the Shemer. Arizona Jet Center Fundraiser at Scottsdale Air Park. tinoferrulli@gmail.com 4725 North Scottsdale Road • Scottsdale, AZ What once seemed impossible, Tino likes to make possible!!! Trade-Ins are at an all-time high value and inventory at an all-time low. Let Team Tino show you how it is all possible. Whether it’s a great SUV, or the new all-electric EQS, Team Tino has many new vehicles heading his way. Call or email today and find out how the current market presents great opportunity. What once seemed impossible, Tino likes to make possible!!! 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