10 NOVEMBER 2022 OUT OF THE AREA, BUT WORTH THE DRIVE FRIDAY 11/4 LovePup Family Fest 5-9 p.m. at Vertuccio Farms, 4011 S. Power Road, Mesa. Family and pups, what more do you need for fun? This event is free to attend (bring a pet supply item to donate). Guests can enjoy food vendors, live music, entertainment and animal adoptions. And, of course, four-legged friends are welcome! lovepupfoundation.org State Forty Eight Foundation Celebration 6 p.m. at the Chandler Museum, 300 S. Chandler Village Dr. A feel-good festival to recognize the achievements of this Arizona- based foundation, the event will feature live funk and soul music, a live art showcase, a silent auction, interactive fundraising games, dinner, drinks, raffles and more. Tickets are $70 for general admission. statefortyeight.com FRIDAY 11/4 – SUNDAY 11/6 Celtic Festival and Scottish Highland Games Friday 5-10 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Rillito Raceway, 4502 N. 1st Ave., Tucson. Three days of Celtic, Irish, and Scottish music (Celtic Nova Traveler, Out of Kilters, and the Noble McCoy Band), dancing, Scottish athletics, bagpipe bands, food, drinks, vendors and activities all in one! Admission is $6 for kids, $23 for adults. tucsoncelticfestival.org SATURDAY 11/5 Fashion Week 4 Kids 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Desert Ridge Marketplace, 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix. The 7th annual Fashion Week 4 Kids event includes a full day of fashion shows, family-friendly entertainment, live music, raffle prizes and children’s activities. FW4K showcases current children’s fashion collections from national designers and brands. This event is free. fw4kids.com Fashion Week 4 Kids at Desert Ridge Marketplace in Phoenix. FRIDAY 11/11 East Valley Veteran’s Parade 11 a.m. in downtown Mesa on Center St. The annual East Valley Veterans Parade will be held in its traditional format in Mesa this Veterans Day. More than 100 parade entries and aerial demonstrations of vintage aircraft are planned. This year’s theme is “Raising the Flag.” evvp.org FRIDAY 11/11 – SUNDAY 11/13 Fall Fountain Festival 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday/Saturday, until 4 p.m. Sunday, at 16872 E. Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills. When this art festival opened in 1974, there were 60 artists present. Almost 50 years later, this event features 500 artists and craftspeople ready to showcase their wares to the public. Guests can find various mediums, plus food trucks and entertainment. Admission is free, registration is required. fountainhillschamber.com SATURDAY 11/12 Country Can Festival 4-10 p.m. at Riverview Park, 2202 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Mesa. Celebrate Veteran’s Day weekend with live country music, food trucks, shopping and, of course, all the canned drinks. Wear your dancing shoes – there will be a dance floor, and the line-up includes Ashley Wineland, Bobby Joe Bell, Hillbilly Deluxe and more. Tickets are $30, and first drinks are free. This is a 21-and-over event. mesaparks.com SUNDAY 11/13 Miles that Matter 6:45 a.m. starting/ending at Phoenix Raceway, 7602 Jimmie Johnson Dr., Avondale. Miles that Matter is a cycling event including a 60-mile, 40-mile, or 20- mile route benefiting the Phoenix Children’s Hospital and their Hope Fund. Choose your mileage, enjoy the west valley scenery, and end the day with a Fun Ride at Phoenix Raceway. Registration fees are $125-$250 for adults and $50 for teens 14-17. phoenixchildrensfoundation.org SATURDAY 11/19 El Tour de Tucson 7 a.m. starting at Armory Park, 2609 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson. El Tour de Tucson is a fundraising ride that captivates nearly 7,000 cyclists of all ages. Participants ride either the 100-, 62- or 32-mile rides. A Fun Ride with shorter distances is also available. Cyclists can attend the post- ride party with music, a beer garden, food vendors, activities, and an award ceremony. Registration starts at $15 for the fun ride, $40-$165 for the longer rides. eltourdetucson.org THURSDAY 11/24 Turkey Trot Fun Run 6:30 a.m. at Red Mountain Park, 7745 E. Brown Road, Mesa. Get your running shoes ready; the Turkey Trot is here! Attendees can participate in the one, five or 10K timed race to see who gets to the turkey first. All ages can attend. There is a one- mile walk available for kids 12 and under. Registration is $10-$30, and proceeds will benefit various nonprofit organizations. mesaturkeytrot.com Johnson Ranch Holiday Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the FUSD Campus, 29895 N. Desert Willow Blvd., San Tan Valley. Get a head start on that holiday shopping list! This market includes various vendors selling everything from candles, crafts, art, jewelry, food and décor. There will also be live entertainment, raffles and food trucks. Admission is free. johnsonranch.com West Valley Island Cultural Festival 12-4 p.m. at Willow Canyon High School, 17901 W. Lundberg St., Surprise. This is a multi-cultural event celebrating music and dance. Guests can enjoy a doggie fashion show, chocolate tasting event, shopping with local vendors, contests, giveaways, and live entertainment by Polynesian, salsa and belly dancers. Admission is free. wvislandculturalfest.com SUNDAY 11/6 Festival of Arts 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in downtown Litchfield Park, E. Wigwam Blvd. This event boasts over 200 art booths, a beer and wine garden with tastings offered by Arizona wineries (Aridus Wine Company, Coatimundi Cellars and Copper Horse Vineyards, to name a few!) and beers from local breweries, live music and food for purchase. Tickets are $15-$20. litchfield-park.org Christ Lutheran School Preschool - Grade 8 • www.clsphx.org LC-MS 3901 E. 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