6 OCTOBER 2022 WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? Shemer Art Center is offering a three-day art camp during fall break. From October 14-16, campers aged 8-13 can enjoy lessons in printmaking, painting, drawing and sculpture. Students will complete various projects and learn about famous artists like Georgia O’Keeffe and Ugo Rondinone, as well as the indigenous artist traditions. Camp runs from 1-4 p.m.; registration is $115 per person. shemerartcenter.org Mark your calendars! The annual ACMNA Picnic is happening on Saturday, November 5, 2022, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Hopi Elementary, 5110 E. Lafayette Blvd. This neighborhood event is designed to bring the community together. Guests can enjoy music, meet local public service agents, see an old-school police vehicle, meet Phoenix PD K-9s and enjoy lunch. The AONA Picnic will happen on Saturday, November 12 at Arcadia Park, 3402 N. 56th St. arcadiaosbornphx.com acmna.org A new skin and body business opened in September on 32 nd St., between Camelback and Campbell Roads, called Laserboxx . Services include laser hair removal, facials, Cryo T-Shock therapy, body contouring and fat reduction. laserboxx.com Phoenix Rescue Mission will launch its annual Hungry for Change holiday campaign from October 6 to December 31. The campaign features Mobile Pantries, Frozen Turkey Saturday and Thanksgiving and Christmas outreach events. Donations will support thousands of families served by PRM’s programs, including Hope for Hunger Food Bank, Mobile Pantries and Hope Coach Street Outreach services. Dates for events vary. phoenixrescuemission.org New to the Arizona Science Center is the Going Places – the Technology of Transport exhibit, open until January 2, 2023. Going Places is an interactive exhibit that explores the technology of travel: airplanes, trains, cars and more. Guests can build an airship, ride on a hovercraft or control traffic in a city. AZ Science’s latest film: Living in The Age of Airplanes is also available as an add-on exploration. azscience.org The Children’s Business Fair is back in November – start prepping your business plans. The event happens from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Arcadia Park (3402 N. 56th St.) on Saturday, November 12, and is an opportunity for kids to experience what it takes to start their own business. Students from kindergarten-eighth grade can develop a brand, create a product and sell to the public at an open marketplace. childrensbusinessfair.org There’s a chance you’ve quoted lines from the classic film The Sandlot (you’re killin’ me, Smalls!) at some point. Now, folks can meet the actors at ComicX , a comic book and superhero themed eatery at Desert Ridge (21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix). The meet-and-greet will feature stars Tom Guiry (Smalls), Marty York (Yeah-Yeah) and Victor DiMattia (Timmy Timmons) on October 2 from 12-4 p.m. comicx.us October is National Adopt-a-Shelter Dog month, so The PetFinder Foundation and Bar Dog Wine have teamed up to host the Howl-o’ween costume contest! In an effort to drive adoption, Phoenix’s HALO Animal Rescue and other shelters across the country can dress their pups in Halloween costumes and send them Bar Dog’s social media pages (make sure to include a biography!). Then, the public can vote on their favorite photo – every participating shelter will receive cash prizes, with the grand prize winner awarded a $1,000 donation. The contest will run until October 31. bardogwine.com or halorescue.org Getting a head start on holiday giving , Arcadia resident Elisabeth Lewandowski is looking for donations of Christmas stockings and small gifts (socks, gift cards, coffee mugs, etc.) to eventually share with wounded soldiers at Balboa Naval Hospital in San Diego. Additional items will go to Military Women Across the Nation in Phoenix and the Vietnam Veterans of Phoenix. Reach out to Elisabeth at elewandowski@ymail.com for more. EVENTS SATURDAY 10/1 Check for a Lump 5k 8 a.m. at Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Road. The 6 th annual Pink Out 5K for Breast Cancer Awareness month is happening today. Before the race, there will be a vendor village, food trucks and music. One hundred percent of funds raised will provide Arizonans with free breast health education, mammograms, wigs and support. Don’t forget to wear pink! Registration is $40 for adults, $20 for kids. checkforalump.org Paint and Sip 6-8 p.m. at Brightside Studios, 839 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. Lyndsey Meyer will be this evening’s Paint and Sip instructor. Guests will learn tips and tricks to create their masterpieces – with a little vino to help. Tonight’s portrait is a saguaro cactus; admission includes painting supplies, a 16x20 canvas and choice of beverage. Registration is $40 per person. brightsidestudios.com Homecoming Dance 7-10 p.m. at the Creighton University Health Sciences Campus, 3100 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. Sorry teens, this dance is for the grownups! Brush up on your lingo, dust off your favorite outfit and head to this 90s-themed homecoming dance to benefit Support My Club, a nonprofit that serves low-income high schools across Arizona. Snacks and drinks will be available – and the music will make you feel all the nostalgia. Tickets start at $150. supportmyclub.org Roots and Reggae Festival 12-6 p.m. at Heritage Square, 115 N. 6 th St. If you’ve ever wanted to travel to the Caribbean, now you can – with just a short drive to downtown Phoenix. Ochos Rios presents the Jamaican Jerk, Roots and Reggae festival, featuring Jamaican cuisine, cultural dance and music from local and Caribbean artists, a vendor market and a kids zone. Tickets are $40 for adults, $25 for kids. ochoriosjerkspot.com THURSDAY 10/6 Champions of Magic Tour 7:30 p.m. at the Orpheum Theatre, 203 W. Adams St., Phoenix. Nothing like a BRIEFS O O W We W e We W e We W e We We W e W d d- -T - T -T - T -T p p p p p p p p p p p m m F Fr ri i i- - • Dine in • Patio Service Patio Service • Sat-Sun Brunch menu with drink specials Sat-Sun Brunch menu with drink specials • Happy Hour Specials • Pickup Orders Pickup Orders Try our full catering service: 602-300-7133 Safety guidelines are being followed. Thanks for your support! 4144 E. 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7 OCTOBER 2022 WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? Send Arcadia area events or briefs for consideration to editor@arcadianews.com. little magic to kick off the spooky season. This show features a team of magicians presenting mind-reading acts, close-up magic and large-scale illusions – some of which the audience can help with. This event is recommended for folks aged 5 and up. Tickets are $63. championsofmagic.co.uk FRIDAY 10/7 – SUNDAY 10/9 Four Peaks Oktoberfest 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-12 a.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday at Tempe Town Lake, 80 W. Rio Salado Pkwy. This (49th annual!) outdoor festival features various activities to help you celebrate Oktoberfest, including live music, carnival rides, a weiner dog fashion show, celebrity brat eating contest and an ASU Watch Party so you don’t miss any football. General admission is $20 per person, free on Sunday. fourpeaksoktoberfest.com FRIDAY 10/7 Halloween Spook-Track-ula 6-9:30 p.m. at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, 7301 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale. The Paradise and Pacific Railroad is now transformed into a spooky spot with tricks and treats for the whole family. Guests can ride the train with scary (but not too scary) surprises and then head to the Halloween photo booths and a meet and greet with Bones the Engineer. Tickets are $15 per person. therailroadpark.com SATURDAY 10/8 Creatives Against Cancer 4-8 p.m. at Brightside Studios, 839 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. This inaugural event will benefit the International Myeloma Foundation. Guests of all ages can find music, local vendors, grab a bite from various food trucks, activities for the entire family and, most importantly, create art for a cause. There will be a raffle, prizes and an Elton John cover band to cap off the evening. brightsidestudios.com Papago Music Festival 3-10 p.m. at the Papago Golf Club, 5595 E. Karsten Way, Phoenix. The first annual Papago Musical Festival will have guests traveling back in time. Six tribute bands will take the stage, singing everything from Abba to The Eagles. Food and drinks will be available for purchase, and proceeds will go toward the Arizona Alliance for Golf. Tickets start at $50. papagogolfclub.com Zombie Prom 7-11 p.m. at The Casual Pint, 4626 N. 16th St., Phoenix. Hopefully, there won’t be any real zombies at this get- together. Zombie Prom encourages guests to dress in their best costumes for a night of drinks and dancing. There will be a king/ queen crowning, photo booths, a raffle and, of course, a contest for best costume. This event is 21+ with a $5 cover fee – proceeds will benefit Equality Now. thecasualpint.com SUNDAY 10/9 Harvest Moon Feast 5:30-9:30 p.m. at Tarbell’s, 3213 E. Camelback Road. The eighth annual Harvest Moon Feast showcases culinary creations made by high school teams and chef mentors, plus drinks and live entertainment by Nate Nathan and the MacDaddy-O’s. This fundraiser benefits the Careers through Culinary Arts Program, which provides culinary, job and life skills to high school students in Arizona. General admission is $125. ccapaz.org FRIDAY 10/21 Silver and Turquoise Ball 5:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Downtown Phoenix, 340 N. 3rd St. This year marks 39 for the event and 75 for the Phoenix Indian Center – time to celebrate! Guests can enjoy a silent and live auction (with art, jewelry and gifts from local businesses up for grabs), an American Indian-inspired dinner and cultural entertainment. General admission tickets are $275. phxindcenter.org SATURDAY 10/22 Camp Connect-the-Dots 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Dementia Care and Education Campus, 3811 N. 44 th St. This event th St. This event th is for those with family members diagnosed with Dementia or Alzheimer’s. Children and teens (ages 5-18) are welcome to participate in various activities to explore what their families are experiencing at home. Teens will also participate in a dementia simulation. Parents are welcome to attend an additional workshop from 10-11 a.m. This event is free. hov.org Fall Festival 4-7 p.m. at Uptown Plaza, 100 E. Camelback Road. Celebrate the first official day of fall with Uptown Plaza’s fall festival. Guests are welcome to come out and enjoy mini golf, face painting, balloon sculptures and trick-or-treating from Scoopwell’s Dough Bar, Local Nomad and other participating tenants. Come in costume for this free, family-friendly event! uptownplazaphx.com FRIDAY 10/21 – SUNDAY 10/23 AZ Jazz Fest 6:30-10 p.m. Friday, 1:30-10 p.m. Saturday/ Sunday, on High Street, 5415 E. High St., Phoenix. The streets are alive with the sound of music! This event will feature more than 20 bands, including Eric Benét, Norman Brown, Michael Lington and more. Guests can also enjoy food and drinks, available for purchase. Tickets start at $75. azjazzfest.com Yoga in the Outfield 8 a.m. at Salt River Fields, 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. Grab your mats; this event is for those looking for a different kind of view for their yoga class. Attendees will participate in a one-hour session with professional instructors and then enjoy a post-class cocktail mixer on the Pepsi Patio. This is a 21+ event. Tickets are $30 per person. saltriverfields.com Salt and Lime Fiesta 3 p.m. at Salt River Fields, 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. All the good foods come out in October. This festival boasts 20+ taco vendors, dueling margarita and tequila spots, Lucha Libre wrestling, mechanical rides, live music and performances – and did we mention tacos? Tickets are $30 for general admission, $90 for VIP. saltlimefiesta.com Harvest Moon Fest at Tarbell’s. Four Peaks Oktoberfest at Tempe Town Lake. What a loaner car sale and what an opportunity to find the vehicle of your dreams! What a loaner car sale and what an opportunity to find the vehicle of your dreams! 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