6 JULY 2022 WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? The Phoenix Zoo will be hosting an online auction, Bidders for Critters , from July 20 at 9 a.m. until August 1 at 9 a.m. Guests can bid on zoo experiences, family fun activities, jewelry, art, home and garden, sports and outdoor packages. All proceeds from the auction help care for the animals who call the zoo home. phoenixzoo.org A camping and outdoor retail shop opened in June near 26 th St. and Indian School Road. River Outdoor + Adventure Garage is an active shop for off-road and overland builds. They offer lifts, wheels, tires, off-road lighting, roof racks, tailgate kitchens and more. In the front of the shop guests will find all their camping needs, including apparel. River Outdoor + Adventure Garage Instagram Page Phoenix Public Library kicked off its Summer Reading Program in June, but there’s time to catch up – the contest is open until August 1. Kids can sign up for the Summer Reading Game, where participants can earn badges, points and prizes for every minute they read. This year’s theme is “Oceans of Possibilities.” Kids up to age 11 can earn a free personal pan pizza from Peter Piper Pizza. At 1,000 points, participants earn a free book. maricopacountyreads.org Biltmore Fashion Park recently welcomed My Little Peanut , a boutique that offers essential items and unique fashions for both mama and baby. Shoppers will find clothing, maternity needs, nursery décor, teething accessories, etc. my-little-peanut.com There will be a freshman parent orientation meeting for students heading to Arcadia High this fall on August 1 at 6 p.m. at the school (4703 E. Indian School Road). The meeting will review freshmen expectations, explain supports available to freshmen students and highlight opportunities for freshmen to get involved in the Arcadia High School community. Email jwinget@susd.org for more Hospice of the Valley is offering weekly public workshops with various speakers in July for those looking to learn more about dementia and support education. On July 7, speaker Helena Morgan will discuss Home Safety for those living with dementia from 10–11 a.m. On July 14, the topic is travel; July 21 is communication strategies and July 28 is “If I Only Knew Then What I Know Now,” a discussion focused on the ins-and- outs of caring for someone with dementia. There is no cost for these workshops, but registration is required. dementiacampus.org The 2022 Summer Movie Club membership pass at Pollack Tempe Cinemas (located on the corner of McClintock and Elliot Roads in Tempe) allows guests to see one movie per week – for just $5! The club runs through Thursday July 28, 2022, and will show films like Minions , Pets 2 and Hotel Transylvania . Those who don’t have a pass can still see the films at $3.50 per person. The theater is open Wednesday-Sunday. pollacktempecinemas.com MODUS Companies, the leading Net Zero energy development company in the country, has unveiled a new partnership with HercuWall, a “steel-reinforced concrete insulating form building system engineered for superior strength and durability.” The two businesses have partnered together to build Arcadia View Lofts (2640 N. 52 nd St.), which will be the first community that MODUS is developing in the coming year. moduscompanies.com Duet , a Phoenix nonprofit that promotes health and wellbeing with services to homebound adults, is looking for volunteers to help with grocery shopping, rides, paperwork, visits or phone calls to homebound seniors in Scottsdale, Phoenix and Paradise Valley. After volunteer orientation, Duet pairs the volunteer-based on their availability, interests and location. There will be an orientation in Phoenix on July 12 from 2-4 p.m. duetaz.org/volunteer Phoenix mom-of-two Lilach Mazor Power is the founder and CEO of Mazor Collective, a foundation that includes the Arizona-based Giving Tree Dispensary and Revelry . Since establishing Giving Tree in 2013, Power has raised more than $100,000 for charities, including Making Strides against Breast Cancer, Chrysalis, and StreetLight USA. The Revelry line is meant to treat symptoms of menopause. mazorcollective.com EVENTS SATURDAY 7/2 Letterpress Workshop 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Hazel & Violet, 1301 NW Grand Ave., Phoenix. Curious about letterpress printing? Hazel & Violet can help! Guests will learn the basics of letterpress printing with wood and metal settings to print their very own poster, card or coasters. All materials are provided. This class is $60 per person, and registration is required. hazelandviolet.com TUESDAY 7/5 Dinner and a Movie 5:30 p.m. at Marcellino Ristorante, 7114 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale. Guests are invited to Marcellino to enjoy a three-course summer special dinner and watch a classic film on the house. Tonight’s film is The Big Night : Tony Shalhoub and Stanley Tucci star as brothers attempting to make their Italian restaurant succeed in America. Dinner starts at $50 per person. marcellinoristorante.com FRIDAY 7/8 Balloonacy 1 p.m. at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale. This family-friendly comedic A camping and outdoor retail shop opened BRIEFS Vagaro.com/foxystudio SCAN THE CODE TO BOOK 2824 E Indian School Rd #15, Phoenix, AZ 85016 | P: 623.695.1612 Services hair coloring | hair cutting | hair styling brow shaping | brow tinting | lash lift | lash tint face wax | body waxing | makeup WE HAVE MOVED 4600 E Shea Blvd | Suite 100 | Phoenix, AZ 85028 NW corner Tatum and Shea | West of Trader Joes 602.955.8700 • FPSAZ.com IN PRACTICE CELEBRATING EXPERT DOCTORS AND PRACTITIONERS. CONVENIENT SERVICES. 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7 JULY 2022 WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? Send Arcadia area events or briefs for consideration to editor@arcadianews.com. play explores the power of friendship when a mischievous balloon finds its way into the home of a cranky, solitary old man, and hilarity ensues. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for 18 and under. scottsdaleperformingarts.org SATURDAY 7/9 Experience France 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. France is a 14-hour flight away from Phoenix, so instead, the MIM is bringing French culture to us! Guests can celebrate Bastille Day and learn everything about the country with music, dance performances, curated talks, authentic cuisine and other family-friendly fun. Tickets are included with admission, $20 for adults, $15 for kids. mim.org SUNDAY 7/10 Chameleon Club 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Brightside Studios, 839 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. A new, interactive art studio called Brightside is offering four days of their new Chameleon Club for kids of all ages. This Sunday – and on July 24 – kids can partake in three activities: build and paint a wooden birdhouse, paint a clay pot and plant a flower, or paint a blank canvas. Tickets are $15 per project. brightsidestudios.com MONDAY 7/11 – FRIDAY 7/15 Youth Improv Camp 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at The Bridge Improv Theater, 937 E. Broadway Road, Tempe. This camp is geared toward kids who want to find a laughter-filled outlet, feel more confident, or look for a new hobby. Improv instructors will use life experiences, voice and sense of humor to teach the “secret” tools to harness campers and highlight their creativity. Camp will end with a public showcase. Registration is $150. bridgeimprovtheater.com NASA Astro Camp 8:15 a.m.-4 p.m., at Arizona Science Center, 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix. Something for all the aspiring space explorers! Astro Camp attendees will experience authentic NASA science experiments, participate in a star observation night and take a field trip to ASU to tour the meteorite museum, the Mars Control Room and a 3D Planetarium. Registration is $325 per person for the full week. azscience.org WEDNESDAY 7/13 Craft Time at Arcadia Toys 10 a.m. at Arcadia Toys, 5207 N. 44th St. Head over to urBana’s sister store, Arcadia Toys, for craft time! Today’s event is sidewalk chalk murals – kids can join creative director Logan as he leads a step-by-step drawing class. There will also be drinks and snacks available. This activity is best for ages 3+ and is free to attend. shop.urbanashop.com THURSDAY 7/14 Art History Lecture, Part 1 5:30-7 p.m. Shemer Art Center, 5005 E. Camelback Road. This month’s art history lecture is about Auguste Rodin (The Thinker), who is considered the founder of modern sculpture. Presented by Eleanor Sypher, Ph.D., guests will learn about Rodin’s technique in a two-part series while enjoying beverages and hors d’oeuvres. Registration is $15. shemerartcenter.org WED. 7/13 – TUE. 7/26 Desert Kids Camp 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy. Kids ages 3-12 (and their caregivers) can enjoy these summer drop-in classes filled with music, activities and games in the garden’s outdoor classroom. Themes are Sensory Science from July 13- 15, Plant Power from July 19-22 and Earth Science on July 26. Admission covers the camp for the day: $25 for kids, $15 for grown-ups. dbg.org FRIDAY 7/15 Photo Collage Workshop 1-4 p.m. at Shemer Art Center, 5005 E. Camelback Road. Students will create an accordion-style collage book that tells a story about the artist’s favorite vacation in this summer workshop. Using multiple mediums, students can create textures, text, and layering for depth to create a one-of-a- kind collage art book. If you have lots of photos that need a home, this might be a good place to start! Registration is $75. shemerartcenter.org Brushstrokes Painting Class 6-8:30 p.m. at Butterfly Wonderland, 9500 E. Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale. Local artist Judith Nunez will lead a class in painting an abstract butterfly for guests to take home and display for all to see! All materials are included. Once you’re done, get yourself a ticket and check out the butterflies. Tickets for the class are $15 and for the exhibit are $25. butterflywonderland.com SATURDAY 7/16 Sip and Shop Market Series 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Hotel Valley Ho, 6850 E. Main St., Scottsdale. This resort is celebrating local chefs, purveyors and some of their favorite beverages with this free indoor market series. July’s theme is “Ole! Latin Flavors.” Guests will receive six tastings tickets and a voucher to use at ZuZu, plus live music and vendors. Food by local chefs and take-and-make cocktails will also be available for purchase. 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