6 DECEMBER 2022 WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? A new “Arcadia family destination” has opened at the corner of 48 th St. and Indian School in the former Taberna de Arcadia building. The Spot Arcadia is a restaurant/sports bar/arcade with something for everyone: various televisions, video games, board games, an ice cream shop and marketplace, special menu items (like lobster rolls and the Arcadia Monsoon drink) and membership perks. Learn more on Instagram @thespotatarcadia A new massage therapy studio has opened in the Biltmore Salon Building at 24th St. and Indian School Road called Shanti Massage Therapy . Opened by Arcadia native Holly Miller Clement, Shanti offers signature massages, seasonal specials, packages and gift certificates. shantimassagetherapy.com From December 10-30 (4-8 p.m.), Frasher’s Smokehouse and Desert Tails Shelter will host holiday events on the weekends, including hot chocolate and s’mores, fire pits, carolers and adoptable puppies. There will be a family night event on the 17th, with Santa making an appearance, plus gift wrapping services and Christmas trees for sale. frasherssmokehouse.com Fox Restaurant Concepts opened its third Fly Bye location in November on 40th St. and Camelback Road. Fly Bye is a to-go style eatery with a menu that boasts Fox Restaurant creations like Detroit-style pan pizzas – meat lovers, specialty pies with parmesan cream sauce – chicken tenders and sandwiches, and house-made sauces. flybyetogo.com On Saturday December 10, the Arizona Cantilena Chorale and Orchestra will perform Handel’s Messiah at 3 p.m. at Dayspring Arcadia, 3530 N. 32nd St. After the concert, guests can enjoy a dessert reception. No admission required, but donations are appreciated. arizonacantilenachorale.org Registration for Arcadia Little League is open. From December 1-January 15, registration is $195. Late registration is from January 16-February 4; cost is $215. All registration after February 4 will be placed on a waiting list, with a fee of $225. From the website: “Division placement is determined by a combination of player league age, skill level, prior league experience, coach recommendation, league guidelines and parent input.” arcadialittleleague.com Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital (1930 E. Thomas Road) will offer heart attack and stroke risk screening assessments on December 13, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The screenings check blood flow in carotid and ankle arteries and includes a simple EKG for heart rhythm, a blood pressure check and an overall fitness assessment. A clinician will review results. The assessment is $59 and takes 10 minutes. Registration is required. abrazohealth.com A new senior living center has opened on 32nd St. between Campbell and Camelback Roads. Clarendale Arcadia features 248 units, including 40 memory care apartments and views of Camelback Mountain. The six-acre facility will also have a swimming pool/spa, a putting green, athletic amenities, a dog park and a salon. clarendalearcadia.com EVENTS THURSDAY 12/1 Christmas at the Princess 5 p.m. at the Scottsdale Fairmont Princess, 7575 E. Princess Dr. The resort has been transformed into a holiday haven for the 13 th annual Christmas at the Princess. Guests can go ice skating or slide down snow mountain, take photos with Santa and his elves, sip cider or cocoa and send Christmas wish off with special wish paper. New this year are the Chateau Champagne, Make-A-Wish playhouse and Christmas Quest Bubble Wand Adventure. Tickets are $25 for an individual, $80 for a family of four. fairmontscottsdaleprincess.com Immersive Nutcracker 12:30-2:30 p.m. at Lighthouse Artspace, 4301 N. Scottsdale Road. Immersive Nutcracker features whimsical animated characters alongside footage of professional ballet dancers. This 30-minute experience is an immersive display that relays the tale of The Nutcracker from opening to finale. Guests will also hear familiar holiday songs like “The March of the Toys” and “The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.” Tickets are $30. immersive-nutcracker.com FRIDAY 12/2 Rock the Rooftop 7 p.m. at the W Hotel, 7277 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale. This inaugural concert will feature up-and-coming artists, including Bailey Zimmerman, Nate Smith and a late-night performance by Canada’s Loud Luxury. Proceeds from the event will benefit Make-A-Wish Arizona and Riot Gives Back. General admission is $80; VIP packages start at $150. rocktherooftopfest.com BRIEFS HOLIDAY DRIVES The Brokery (4546 N. 40th St., Phoenix) has partnered with Arizona Helping Hands to host a “Stuff the Sleigh” toy drive on December 2, from 2-5 p.m., to collect donated holiday gifts for teens in foster care. Items needed include personal care, insulated water bottles, clothing and books. There will also be an appearance by Santa, live entertainment, vendors and more. Register for the event on Eventbrite. thebrokery.com Koibito Poke is partnering with the Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children to hold a toy drive benefiting families managing the health and well-being of a loved one with pediatric cancer. December 1 through the 20 th , the eatery will accept new, unwrapped toys at all of their Valley locations. Customers will receive $3 off their bill following their donation. koibitopoke.com Jewish Family and Children’s Service is hosting an Adopt-A-Family holiday program to provide families and teens in Maricopa County with gifts for both Hanukkah and Christmas. All gifts and donations received will be distributed to disadvantaged families currently receiving services from JFCS. Each donor receives a family profile, a wish list and drop-off information. JFCS will also host its annual gift-wrapping event on December 1. jfcsaz.org Duet presents a holiday toy drive to help grandparents raising grandchildren in Arizona. The community can donate until Saturday December 3, by bringing new toys or gift cards to the office at 10000 N. 31st Ave., Phoenix. Duet also has an Amazon Smile Charity Wish List. Children up to 12 will receive toys, and teenagers will receive gift cards. duetaz.org Phoenix Rescue Mission is looking for volunteers for the December 17 Winter Wonderland Community Event. The Mission is collecting new, unwrapped toys, nonperishable foods and toiletries. Then, on the 17 th , the organization will hand out the collected items to families in need via this annual event. To volunteer, sign up at phxmission.org/volunteer. Arizona’s Children Association has launched its holiday campaign, Gifts of Hope, an opportunity to bring together organizations, offices, or family members to make the holidays special for children and families in need. The nonprofit will help match donors with a child or family and provide them with a list of their needs and wishes. Online donations are also accepted. arizonaschildren.org On December 6, Barro’s Pizza will host the 11th annual Doran Barro Holiday Hunger Fight benefiting St. Mary’s Food Bank. From open to close at 46 locations across the Valley, the restaurant will donate 100 percent of proceeds from all sales to help those in Arizona facing hard times during the holidays. Last year’s donation provided 2,310,000 meals to Arizona’s hungry during the holiday season. barrospizza.com 4144 E. 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7 DECEMBER 2022 WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? Scottsdale Sparkle 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Arizona Boardwalk, 9500 E. Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale. The Scottsdale Sparkle Christmas boutique – with gifts made by the women of the Wounded Women Warriors organization – is free to attend and showcases homemade wares like holiday décor, clothing, treats and more. Kids can also enjoy face painting and glitter tattoos. This event is free. azboardwalk.com SATURDAY 12/3 - SUNDAY 12/4 Tempe Festival for the Arts 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. in downtown Tempe, 660 S. Mill Ave. The streets will be bustling with friends and fun this weekend at the festival for the arts. Local and national music acts, a Kids Block, including the young artist exhibition + competition, various food options, featured artists and a wine tasting are all on the docket. Admission to the festival is free. Wine tasting is $10-$25. tempefestivalofthearts.com SATURDAY 12/3 Phoenix Electric Light Parade 7 p.m., starting at Central and Montebello Aves. For more than three decades, the APS Light Parade has delighted the public with a two-mile long illuminated event featuring musicians, marching bands, trucks, floats, balloons and performances. After the parade, children can take pictures with Santa, partake in workshops and engage in other fun holiday activities. phoenix.gov Christmas Pudding Fundraiser 7 p.m. at the Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix. Alice Cooper’s 20th annual Christmas Pudding fundraising event is back again. This year, guests will jam out with Alice, Sammy Hagar, Rob Zombie, Gin Blossoms, SIXWIRE, Wally Palmar of The Romantics and comedian Jim Breuer. This event benefits Cooper’s Solid Rock Teen Center. Tickets are $40-$300. celebritytheatre.com Scottsdazzle Stroll 6-9 p.m. starting at the Scottsdale Waterfront, 7135 E. Camelback Road. Take a stroll along the canal banks surrounded by the sights and sounds of the season. Guests can enjoy live music while checking out public art installations, holiday décor and a 40-foot Scottsdazzle tree that lights up the night with holiday spirit. Keep warm with a cup of hot cocoa, coffee, and a seasonal treat from local food vendors, then wander through Old Town Scottsdale’s winter wonderland. This event is free. scottsdazzle.com SUNDAY 12/4 Sit Stay Brunch 10 a.m. at the Scottsdale Resort, 7700 E. McCormick Pkwy., Scottsdale. Benefiting the Lost Our Home Pet Rescue, the 13th annual holiday champagne brunch and auction is back. This event raises funds needed to support services and programs for pets and people in the community. Guests can enjoy drinks and brunch, take photos in the photo booth, hang out with adoptable pets, and participate in the silent auction. Tickets start at $165. lostourhome.org TinyFest Southwest 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at WestWorld, 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. This event is dedicated to “tiny living.” Guests can tour various tiny houses, including those on wheels, vans and school bus conversions, shipping container homes, backyard cottages and more. Learn about tiny living from speaker presentations and panel discussions. There will also be a vendor marketplace, live music and a food court. Tickets start at $20 per person. tinyfest.events FRIDAY 12/9 The Nutcracker 7 p.m. at the Orpheum Theatre, 203 W. Adams St., Phoenix. The Nutcracker is one of the most well-known ballets, and now, families can see it brought to life thanks to the Phoenix Ballet Company. Audiences will watch famous scenes set to Tchaikovsky’s familiar songs, complete with snowfall on stage, dancing mice, the Sugar Plum Fairy and the “Waltz of the Flowers.” Tickets start at $20, and this production is open until December 23. phoenixballet.org Breakfast with Santa 10 a.m. at Scottsdale Fashion Square Neiman Marcus, 6900 E. Camelback Road. Who wants a chance to have breakfast with the man in red? Well, now you can. At the Neiman Marcus café, guests can enjoy a breakfast buffet, morning sips (including mimosas for the grownups) and a chat with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Registration is $65 for adults, $55 for kids. fashionsquare.com SATURDAY 12/10 – SUNDAY 12/11 Phoenix Festival of the Arts 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Margaret T. Hance Park, 1202 N. 3rd St., Phoenix. The Phoenix Festival of the Arts is here with over 150 art and culture vendors, live entertainment (on two stages), interactive exhibits, a family fun zone, circus performances, and spoken word poetry readings. Food trucks and drinks will be available for purchase, but the event is free, and you can also bring your pups. phoenixfestivalofthearts.org Pueblo Grande Indian Market 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Pueblo Grande Museum, 4619 E. Washington St., Phoenix. The 45th annual Indian Art Market at Pueblo features over 100 artisan booths, traditional Native American performances, demonstrations, Native foods and hands-on activities for the whole family to enjoy. The museum and park will also be open during this event. Admission is $5. phoenix.gov MONDAY 12/12 ZooLights 5:30-10:30 p.m. at Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy. ZooLights returns bigger and brighter than ever with new animal lanterns, light displays, and a music-in- motion light show. Guests will also be able to check out the zoo’s latest exhibit, Dinosaurs in the Desert, and enjoy photo booths, hot cocoa and snacks, and a brand-new Santa experience. During a special evening on January 9 guests can expect the same great ZooLights experience with some modifications to make it more sensory friendly, including smaller crowds, quieter music, reduced flashing lights and more. The exhibit is open until January 15, 2023. 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