6 MARCH 2022 WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? BRIEFS The Arcadia Camelback Mountain Neighborhood Association will hold its 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 (see page 20) – which could involve everyone in the original boundaries. acmna.org The annual Arcadia Cares: Food for Kidz Packathon is back and scheduled for March 25 and 26 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 3641 N. 56 th St., Phoenix. The community is welcome to volunteer to help pack meals for underprivileged families. The Packathon is hoping to pack 122,000 meals at this year’s event to bring the six- year total to 600,000 meals. popphoenix.org Mark your calendars for the upcoming Team Taylor Family Fun Run . It’s the 10 th – and final – fun run happening 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 is open and is $45 per person. teamtayloraz.com The Camelback chapter of Boys Team Charity is now enrolling new members. BTC was founded in 2001 by two Phoenix moms who wanted to teach their sons the importance of giving back to the community. BTC is geared toward boys in 7th through 12th grade. Through various projects, members provide community service while promoting personal growth and strengthening family relationships. Interested parties should fill out a Prospective Member App on the website. Applications will be accepted until March 7. boysteamcharity.org A new apartment community for 55+ will open in December 2022 near the northwest corner of 61 st St. and Thomas Road. Overture Arcadia will have 159 units, plus classes and activities, including cooking demonstrations, fitness and art classes, and educational seminars. Amenities include a swimming pool, outside lounge, pickleball court, putting green, dog park, yoga lawn, fitness center and group exercise room. liveoverture.com/overturearcadia A new pizza joint called Mr. Moto Pizza plans to open at Arcadia Village (3945 E. Camelback Road) in March 2022. The restaurant has nine locations in San Diego, with the Arcadia location being the first in Arizona. The menu features specialty pies, calzones, pasta, salads and desserts. mrmotopizza.com To celebrate Spring Training, Executive Council 70 presents Cantina – an all- inclusive VIP experience for this year’s game attendees. Guests will enjoy shaded mezzanine seats, a ballpark buffet and various beverage options. EC-70 is a nonprofit whose mission is to support local youth-based charities and programs that help youth overcome adversity. Individual tickets are $150. springtrainingvip.com In February, OBON Sushi + Bar + Ramen debuted at Biltmore Fashion Park (2502 E. Camelback Road). The restaurant offers dishes like sushi rolls, steamed buns, ramen bowls, cocktails, and shareable plates, such as dumplings and papaya salad. obonsushi.com Also happening at Biltmore is Take Me Out to the Movies – in honor of Spring Training, the mall will offer four baseball- themed movies on Friday, March 4 and 11, and Saturday, March 19 and 26. Bring a blanket and check out these classics: Field of Dreams , Moneyball , A League of their Own and Little Big League . Movies start at 7 p.m. shopbiltmore.com The third annual Black Cat Coffee House Food Drive benefitting St. Vincent de Paul will be held Monday, March 14-Sunday, March 20. Participants can drop off non-perishable food items and enter a drawing to win a gift basket. St. Vincent de Paul provides 4,500 meals daily across the Valley in their five dining rooms. Black Cat is located at 48 th St. and Indian School in the Safeway Plaza. blackcatcoffeeaz.com 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 The 2022 Barrett-Jackson auction was the most successful in the show’s 50-year history, raising $8.8 million for charities. Barrett-Jackson earned around $195.9 million with a 100 percent sell-through rate on 1,841 cars and $7.3 million on 1,153 pieces of automobilia, for a total of over $203.2 million. barrett-jackson.com Mark your calendars for an upcoming presentation at Christ Church Lutheran on Wednesday, April 6 at 10 a.m. Tom Vail founded Canyon Ministries in 1997, leading tours and giving biblical talks on the creation of the Grand Canyon. Afterward, CCL will offer a free lunch for attendees. RSVP to 602-955-4830. EVENTS THURSDAY 3/3 Gold Palette Art Walk 6:30-9 p.m. around Old Town Scottsdale’s art district. The Gold Palette ArtWalk features extended gallery hours and fun activities for attendees, such as complimentary wine tasting, live music and entertainment. This month’s theme is Native Spirit. Attendees will learn about Native American artists, their culture and history in Scottsdale – including performances by traditional Native American hoop dancers. Check out Art One Gallery, Carsten’s Fine Art and On the Edge Gallery for more. scottsdalegalleries.com FRIDAY 3/4 Rooftop 2022 6 p.m., at Mountain Shadows Resort, 5445 E. Lincoln Dr., Paradise Valley. Homeward Bound, a Phoenix- based nonprofit dedicated to serving families experiencing homelessness, will be honored at this year’s Rooftop fundraising event. Guests can enjoy gourmet food, craft cocktails, a spirit and wine pull, raffle, rooftop dancing and live entertainment from local band The Hamptons. Individual tickets start at $300. homewardboundaz.org SATURDAY 3/5 M7 Street Fair 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Melrose District, 7th Ave. from Indian School Road to Campbell. This event features over 200 local and independent artisans, food trucks, live music, a farmers market, activities for kid and a craft beer garden. Patrons can also enjoy Chester’s Classic Car Show, with over 200 classic antique and vintage cars, trucks and hotrods. This event is free for all ages. melrosemerchantsassociation.com Persian New Year Festival 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at Scottsdale Waterfront, 7135 E. Camelback Road. Celebrate the spring season at this year’s Persian New Year Festival. Guests can enjoy authentic food, music, dance, performances and art from Arizona vendors. Donations are accepted, and your ticket will guarantee a complimentary cup of Persian tea to kick off the festivities. This event is free. persiannewyearfestival.com

7 MARCH 2022 WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? Send Arcadia area events or briefs for consideration to editor@arcadianews.com. FRIDAY 3/4  SATURDAY 3/5 McDowell Mountain Music Festival Gates open at 3 p.m. on Friday, 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at Margaret T. Hance Park, 1202 N. 3 rd St., Phoenix. Started back in 2004, the McDowell Mountain Music Festival has grown into a two-day must-see event featuring more than 20 musical acts, including Zhu, Leon Bridges and Jai Wolf. There will also be food trucks, activities, a vendor marketplace and a beer garden. Proceeds from the concert will benefit three local charities. Tickets range from $75 to $200 with VIP packages available. m3ffest.com SUNDAY 3/6 Beauty to the Rescue 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Mane Attraction Salon, 3156 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. The 22 nd annual Beauty to the Rescue Fundraiser is back – and in person! Attendees can provide a minimum donation and get select salon services to support the Phoenix Animal Care Coalition – a nonprofit that has raised over $370,000 toward animal rescue organizations in Maricopa County. There will also be vendors, raffles, a silent auction and pet adoptions. maneattractionsalon.com SATURDAY 3/5  SUNDAY 3/6 Indian Fair and Market 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. The Indian Fair and Market is one of Heard Museum’s longest-held events and the largest art market of its kind. At the 65 th annual event, over 600 native artists will be on-site showcasing their mediums, plus live entertainment, storytelling, arts and crafts, artist interactions, and a best-of-show award ceremony. Tickets are $22. heard.org SATURDAY 3/12 Rescue Rinse 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at ReThinc Agency, 4714 N. 44 th St. Bring your pups for a bath at the 10 th annual Rescue Rinse benefitting the One Love Pit Bull Foundation, a nonprofit organization advocating for pit bull breeds with a focus on shelter programs, community outreach and sterilization. ReThinc Advertising will provide water, organic shampoo, treats and more for any dog family that stops by. Pet parents can enjoy bagels, coffee and pastries. There will also be a silent auction to help support the cause. Washes are $20 minimum donation for each pup. oneloveaz.org SATURDAY 3/12 AHAA Food and Wine 6-10 p.m. at the JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn, 5402 E. Lincoln Dr. Hospice of the Valley’s signature fundraising event is an art, food and wine experience that features dinner, silent and live auctions of fine art and wine, plus opportunities to win trips and experiences. Funds will support charity care programs for Hospice of the Valley patients and families. This year, Chef Mark Tarbell will be recognized for his longtime commitment to community service and friendship with Hospice of the Valley. Individual tickets start at $300. hov.org/aaha Survival of the Slowest 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Arizona Science Center, 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix. Arizona Science Center’s latest exhibition looks at species that have used their “disadvantages” to help them survive. Guests can enjoy presentations featuring a live sloth, hedgehog and iguana while learning the difference between species, food habits and unique ways they hide from predators. Admission is $20, plus $7 for the exhibit. azscience.org Conservation Science Night 6-8 p.m. at the Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy. Celebrate the Arizona Center for Nature Conservations tonight at the Phoenix Zoo. Guests will meet conservation scientists and learn about their work to help save species in Arizona and around the world. There will also be activity booths where guests can try engineering and tracking challenges and attend ferret boot camp. This event is free, but registration is required. phoenixzoo.org SATURDAY 3/12  SUNDAY 3/13 Arizona Aloha Festival 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Tempe Town Lake, 80 W. Rio Salado Pkwy. Celebrate the Hawaiian culture at the 28 th annual Aloha Festival. This event will feature all things Hawaiian, Tahitian, Samoan and other South Pacific cultures. Guests will enjoy dancing and musical performances, food, drinks, arts and crafts, activities and raffles/prizes. This event is free. azalohafest.org Experience Ireland 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day early with Experience Ireland at the MIM. Guests can listen to Irish music with authentic instruments, watch a step-dancing performance, participate in family- friendly crafts and activities and enjoy an Irish lunch. General admission is $20, $10 for kids. mim.org SUNDAY 3/13 Ballet & Sip 1 p.m. at Ballet Arizona, 2835 E. Washington St., Phoenix. Ballet Arizona invites guests to learn the art of dance – with a drink or two. Professional dancer Ethan Price will lead a 90-minute intro class; guests will learn basic barre and center combinations, along with class etiquette and terminology. After, enjoy snacks and Moscow Mules from Big Marble Organics. Proceeds benefit Ballet Arizona dancers, staff and programs. Ballet shoes or socks are recommended. Tickets are $45. balletaz.org SUNDAY 3/13  SUNDAY 3/20 Arizona Tennis Classic 10 a.m. at the Phoenix Country Club, 2901 N. 7 th St. The Arizona Tennis Classic brings men’s professional tennis to the Valley of the Sun. This event will feature top-ranked players and rising professionals competing for the 2022 title. Guests can watch multiple matches – there is a 32-player singles draw and a 16 team doubles draw. Tickets are $25-$40. arizonatennisclassic.com THURSDAY 3/17 Roars and Pours 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix. It’s time to get wild for Happy Hour. Roars and Pours is a 21 and over event that boasts craft brews, wine and food options, and open walking trails. Attendees can also visit special exhibits, play lawn games and hear live music and entertainment. Tickets are $10. phoenixzoo.org Survival of the Slowest at Arizona Science Center. Be the first to enjoy an affordable all electric SUV! This new family crossover is loaded with technology and luxury for your next adventure. And there’s plenty of room for comfort with an option for up to 7 seats. We’re excited to talk with you about the new EQB. Call me and reserve yours today! 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