AUGUST 2023 10 OUT OF THE AREA, BUT WORTH THE DRIVE Murder Mystery Dinner at Batchelor’s Pad BBQ. Gathering of the Ghouls at the Mesa Convention Center. FRIDAY 8/4 Murder Mystery Dinner 6:30 p.m. at Batchelor’s Pad BBQ, 13407 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills. Produced and acted out by Fountain Hills Theater performers, Eat, Drink, and Be Murdered is a new experience for audiences. Guests can enjoy a three-course dinner while working through the clues to find out whodunit and who deserves to be locked up. Tickets are $48. fhtaz.org SATURDAY 8/5 Wine Country BBQ 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at LDV Winery, 13922 S. Kuykendall Cutoff Road, Pearce. LDV Winery’s signature event of the year promises wine and BBQ and a good time for all. Guests will partake in wine tasting, lunch, a winemaker-led tour, outdoor games and photo ops while strolling through Southeastern Arizona scenery. Cost is $40 for general admission. ldvwinery.com SUNDAY 8/6 RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles 7 p.m., at the Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave. This show might make attendees feel all the nostalgia. RAIN, a Beatles tribute band heard by over a million concertgoers, will sing hits from Abbey Road and The Rooftop Concert LIVE. Guests might hear their favorite tunes, like Come Together, Here Comes the Sun, and more. Tickets start at $65. chandlercenter.org WEDNESDAY 8/9 Acoustics Unplugged 6 p.m. at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 10580 N. 83rd Dr. Acoustics is a free folk and bluegrass music series on Wednesday nights, where attendees can enjoy performances by Arizona folk and bluegrass artists. Grab a beer or glass of wine and snacks from the concession stand, and settle in for an evening of musical storytelling. peoriaaz.gov THURSDAY 8/10  SATURDAY 8/12 Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering 7 p.m. at the Yavapai College Performing Arts Center, 1100 E. Sheldon St., Prescott. Listen to the stories and songs of the old west at the 35th annual Cowboy Poets Gathering. Patrons can listen to – and meet – performers like Trinity Seely and Doris Daley, hear poetry readings, have coffee with the cowboys or attend one of the many daily performances. Tickets are $25-$35. azcowboypoets.org FRIDAY 8/18 Beauty & The Beast 7:30 p.m. at Hale Theatre, 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert. Be Hale Theatre’s guest and join Belle, the Beast, Lumière and Cogsworth for a production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast . Guests can remember and treasure the cherished story with stunning costumes, staging, special effects and of course, that one catchy tune we all recognize. Tickets start at $35. haletheatrearizona.com SATURDAY 8/19 Hot Wheels Glow Party 12:30 or 7:30 p.m. at the Desert Diamond Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale. At this inaugural event, fans of all ages will watch their favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks…in the dark. Glowing versions of Mega Wrex, Tiger Shark, Boneshaker and more will battle it out. There will also be a dance party, laser light shows, giveaways, and a special appearance from the car-eating, fire-breathing robot Megasaurus. Tickets start at $30. desertdiamondarena.com SUNDAY 8/20 The Australian Pink Floyd Show 7 p.m. at the Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave. Fans of Pink Floyd won’t want to miss this epic tribute, played by the members of The Australian Pink Floyd Show, who have been performing together for over 30 years. In keeping with Pink Floyd’s eclectic performances, there will be videos, pinpoint lasers and gigantic inflatables. Tickets start at $68. chandlercenter.org THURSDAY 8/24  SUNDAY 8/27 Prescott Plein Air Art Festival Time and locations vary. The fourth annual Prescott Plein Air Art Festival showcases 16 artists who will paint at various locations around Prescott while attendees witness and interact. There will be pre-festival workshops, a pre-exhibit sale at Yavapai College Gallery, artist demos, and a post- exhibit ticketed reception and art sale at the college’s Performing Arts Center and the Yavapai College Prescott Art Gallery at 1:30 p.m. highlandscenter.org SATURDAY 8/26 Putts & Pints 7 a.m. at Elephant Rocks Golf Course, 2200 Country Club Dr., Williams. Grand Canyon Brewing + Distillery is bringing back their favored annual event: Putts & Pints. This year’s benefactor is the Williams High School Athletic Department. Attendees will partake in a four-person scramble game with a 50/50 raffle and prizes. Cost is $125 per person, $500 per foursome. grandcanyonbrewery.com Barks and Brews 12-4 p.m., starting on the courthouse lawn, 200 N. San Francisco St., Flagstaff. This event welcomes dog lovers to a pub crawl in downtown Flagstaff. Attendees will receive a souvenir glass, doggie water bowl, bandanna, and a pass for two beer tastings from several local breweries, including Beaver Street, Dark Sky and Mother Road. Proceeds will go toward medical care and services for pups in northern Arizona. Registration is $50 per person. canyonacf.com SATURDAY 8/26  SUNDAY 8/27 Gathering of the Ghouls 11 a.m. at the Mesa Convention Center, 263 N. Center St., Mesa. All things spooky, creepy and fun will be part of this inaugural event. Guests will find interactive exhibits, photo ops, celebrity signings, film screenings, a vendor village and more. Dress up in your spookiest costume and come prepared for frights and surprises. Tickets start at $20, with VIP packages available. terrortrader.com TUESDAY 8/29 Good Food Forum + Expo 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Mesa Convention Center, 263 N. Center St. Hosted by Local First Arizona, the Good Food Forum + Expo is an opportunity to engage with local food advocates and leaders, policymakers, farmers and ranchers, food entrepreneurs and purveyors. Guests can sample foods and ingredients from over 80 vendors and enjoy educational sessions. Tickets are $79. localfirstaz.com 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. EXTENDED HOURS. Our Family Caring for Yours

11 AUGUST 2023 By Ann Stone A group of local men are using their passion and persuasion to raise millions annually for children’s charities in the Valley of the Sun. The Scottsdale 20/30 Club – founded in 1987 – experienced a rebranding in July 2022 and is now known as The Saguaros. Despite the name change, the mission remains the same: Raise money to assist tax-exempt organizations that aid children and their families in improving the quality of life in Arizona. Like the signature cacti in Phoenix that provide safety and security for various desert species, the Saguaros have a strong history of playing a significant role in this community. Over the past three years, the organization has raised more than $3 million for children’s charities. The two major fundraisers for The Saguaros are the Olympiad and NiteFlite. The Olympiad (held annually at Scottsdale Stadium) challenges area real estate professionals in fundraising and athletic events. NiteFlite includes a golf event on November 10 at McCormick Ranch and a Gala on November 11. Some golfers may be enticed by the five- person-per-group format, play with the pros holes, contests for the longest drive and closest to the pin, and a prize for the top team. This year, however, the team with the lowest 18-hole score receives five opportunities for a hole-in-one hit to win $1 million. Many businesses contribute to the success of this annual event with the opportunity to sponsor holes, tees, greens, party tents and more. Individuals who want to donate can purchase raffle tickets or donate online. In May, The Saguaros held their annual Sentinels Awards, which included inviting charity partners to a luxurious meal to recognize them for their accomplishments and to distribute checks to help support their organizations. The gathering empowers various organizations that contribute positive change to the community. With up to 50 philanthropic leaders, The Saguaros routinely work with and contribute to local children’s charities, such as the Boys & Girls Club, Playworks, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Love Up Foundation, Teen Lifeline, Free Arts, WiggedOut, and New Pathways for Youth. Prospective members volunteer for several months and can be voted in as members. Jonah Joffe, the newly elected vice president of membership, said, “There’s nothing quite like giving.” He explained his fulfillment as he worked with others to fill cars with gifts for their Children’s Cancer Network holiday event. “It’s powerful to see the impact you are having on the community,” Joffe said. He said that The Saguaros are “basically family” – a group of men passionate about helping others. In addition to supporting charities, the group helps members to grow. He joked that the group is really just a bunch of men with Type A personalities who work together to accomplish more each year – and give back to Arizona in the process. saguaros.com The Saguaros: living by giving SCOTTSDALE FASHION SQUARE 6828 E. CAMELBACK RD. SCOTTSDALE AZ 85251 602-834-2700 Woodbridge Interiors, formerly Thomasville & More is Arizona’s destination for quality fine home furnishings, featuring a wide variety of trusted national brand names including Tommy Bahama Home, Stickley, Lexington, Century, Hooker Furniture, Bernhardt, Natuzzi, American Leather & many more. ask about our complimentary in-home design | Mon-Sat 10-5 Sun 11-5 | woodbridgeinteriors.com hurry in during our summer sale!