8 NOVEMBER 2022 WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? Have an event or brief that you’d like us to consider for What’s Happening, Arcadia? Send it to editor@arcadianews.com. Bloody Mary at the Tempe Center for the Arts. FRIDAY 11/18 Vanity Fur 7-11 p.m. at Wrigley Mansion, 2501 E. Telawa Tr., Phoenix. Almost There Pet Rescue is hosting Vanity Fur, a soiree to benefit the nonprofit that includes appetizers, music and entertainment, drinks, and adorable puppies! Tickets are $125 per person. This event is 21 and up. almostthererescue.org ICAN Gala 6 p.m. at Omni Scottsdale Resort at Montelucia, 4949 E. Lincoln Dr. ICAN is an Arizona nonprofit that provides after- school programs for east valley youth. They are celebrating 30 years with their annual gala, where guests can enjoy a cocktail hour, silent auction, gourmet dinner and program highlighting success stories throughout the years. Tickets are $275. icanaz.org Bloody Mary 4:30 or 8 p.m. at the Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy. CaZo Dance Company invites guests to enjoy their latest production; a drama called Bloody Mary. When the Queen of the Underworld grants the main character her wish, there is, of course, a price to pay. Tickets are $25 for general admission, $50 for VIP. cazodance.com Pup!Art 2.0 6-9 p.m. at 4130 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale. Art One Gallery and The Paper Place are hosting the second annual PupArt Experience, featuring 30 artists and their “PupArt.” Guests can watch the artists in action and bid on pieces. There will also be live music, food, drinks, and animal adoptions. Proceeds from the evening will benefit Art One Foundation and Two Pups Wellness Fund. Admission is free, and all ages are welcome. twopups.org SATURDAY 11/19 Arizona Children’s Business Fair 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Arcadia Park, 3402 N. 56th St., Phoenix. The Acton Academy of Phoenix presents the annual Children’s Business Fair, an opportunity for kids to experience what it takes to start their own business. Kindergarteners-eighth graders will develop a brand, create a product and then sell their products to the public at an open marketplace. There will be over 100 booths to browse to support Arcadia’s youth. Admission is free. childrensbusinessfair.org Christmas Bazaar 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Paradise Valley United Methodist Church, 4455 E. Lincoln Dr. More than 30 artists and crafters offering jewelry, toys, games, hand-crafted items, food, inspirational gifts and more will be at this event. A portion of each purchase will be donated to UMOM, P.E.O., an organization that offers educational support to women, and Audrey’s Angels, a program for elderly and disabled adults. This event is free. pvumc.org SUNDAY 11/20 Thanksgiving Workshop 10-11 a.m. at Dig It Gardens, 3015 N. 16th St., Phoenix. Make a fun holiday centerpiece at this workshop. Attendees can create a pumpkin succulent arrangement with the help of Dig It’s crew. Pumpkins, soil, plants and accents are included – along with refreshments and snacks. Guests can also bring a non-perishable food item for donation to St. Mary’s Food Bank. Registration is $45. digphx.com THURSDAY 11/24 Phoenix Turkey Trot 6:30 a.m. at Wesley Bolin Plaza, 1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix. Work up that turkey day appetite at the Phoenix Turkey Trot. Runners, walkers and joggers of all ages can enjoy the 10K run, 5K run or walk, or 1K gobbler dash. Post-race, there will be an awards show and snacks before you head out for the big meal. Registration is $18-$45. phoenixturkeytrot.com Arcadia family owned and operated (602) 684-5517 | www.moonriverbeef.com All products are available for pickup at 4971 East Rockridge Road | Phoenix, AZ 85018 Please call if delivery is required |  @MoonRiverBeef MOON RIVER BEEF 10% FALL SAVINGS WITH CODE MRBFALL MEET YOUR RANCHER AMERICAN GRILL PACK 10 lbs includes: 6 lbs of Ground Beef and 4 T-Bones – $150.00 (substitute w/Porterhouses $200) ARIZONA SAMPLER 25 lbs includes: 2 T-Bones or Porterhouse, 2 Sirloin Steaks, 1 Brisket, 8 lbs Ground Beef, 1 pk Stew Meat, 4 Short Ribs, 1 Chuck or Round Roast – $250 GOLDEN ANGUS PACK 20-25 lbs of Prime Cuts; 4 Tenderloins or T-Bones, 4 NY Strips, 6 lbs Ground Beef, 1 Brisket, 4 Short Ribs – $350 Additional package sizes available.

p a i d a d v e r t i s e m e n t Let Us Not Forget What it Means to be Free There I was, a 19 year old punk kid standing in tighty-whities at the foot of my bunk with the 52 other recruits of Charlie Company 1081. It was dark outside, but the yellow glow of the barracks lights were bright. My head was freshly shaved, my arms were locked to my sides, and my gaze was straight ahead as the drill instructor looked me up and down. I was careful not to eyeball him or move an inch, but he could smell the fear. “Blalock! How the f**k did you get in here? You look like you should be at Parris Island with the female recruits!,” yelled SSgt Bull. “Aye, Aye Sir!”, I replied. From that moment on, life was different. I spent the next 4 years working as an administrative and logistical specialist at MCAS Miramar helping Marine Corps families move from one base to another as they changed duty stations. It sounds easier than it really was because the government moves slower than Marines and also because the average Marine family is trying to move themselves in a U-Haul that they rented with a $2,000 allowance from the Marine Corps. Usually, the families would be pulling in to the next duty station on “E” and without any cash reserve if things didn’t go according to plan. It was here that I began my “real estate” training. When I wasn’t working, I was either in the gym or cleaning. In 2009, I was honorably discharged as a Corporal and returned home to finish at ASU with the GI Bill. I like to say that there was my life before the Marine Corps and my life after the Marine Corps. It is very black and white. I can remember the punk kid who wanted to quit college to party and I remember the man who stepped off the base for the last time. The military not only changed my life, but it saved my life and I will forever be indebted to the culture that raised me from 19-23 years old. While I was able to give some, I know many others who gave all. Let us not forget what it means to be free. USA USA USA P.S. - If you have a child or acquaintance who has expressed interest in entering the military or who you believe may benefit from service, feel free to put them in contact with me to discuss their decision and options. I’m always here to advise on any of the branches of service. Tucker Blalock Managing Broker, Co-Founder, The Brokery A V E T E R A N O W N E D B U S I N E S S 602.561.0445 | Tucker@TheBrokery.com Tucker and Cpl. Mike Marshall (Tucker’s Roommate)