NOVEMBER 2023 6 WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? 16th St., Phoenix. Your Strength offers corrective exercise, personal training, small group strength and mobility classes and nutrition coaching. Consultations are free, private sessions start at $75. yourstrengthaz.com The first Net Zero Energy community in Arcadia is now leasing. Arcadia Views Lofts (2640 N. 52nd St.) was established by developer Ed Gorman of MODUS Companies, a leading national NZE developer. Arcadia Views Lofts is a multifamily project in Phoenix that features solar panels, advanced home automation, and a community pool/spa; each unit has a backyard with a pet door. arcadiaviews.com THURSDAY 11/2 Noche para los Niños 6-10 p.m. at the Arizona Heritage Center, 1300 N. College Ave., Tempe. The fifth annual Night for the Children is here. Attendees will find live music, contortionists, jugglers, tarot card readers, and local restaurants’ food and beverage stations. There will be two auctions and a display of photographs created by at- risk kids from the Kids in Focus program, the beneficiary of the evening. Tickets start at $200. kidsinfocus.org Be the Impact Happy Hour 4:30 p.m. at The Grove, 4300 E. Camelback Road. Phoenix nonprofit St. Joseph the Worker will hold its first annual Be the Impact sunset happy hour event. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with community leaders and advocates, enjoy beer, wine and small plates and support a good cause. Guests can also try their hand at a golf simulator for a chance to win various prizes. Tickets are $50 and funds will support St. Joseph. sjwjobs.org FRIDAY 11/3 Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar 7:30 p.m. at Phoenix Theatre Company, 1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. In 1959, Billie Holiday performed for one of the last times before her death. In this haunting and humorous cabaret, the vocalist weaves personal and professional anecdotes with familiar songs like What a Little Moonlight Can Do, Strange Fruit, and Ain’t Nobody’s Business If I Do. Tickets start at $55. phoenixtheatre.com FRIDAY 11/3 – SATURDAY 11/4 Dreamy Draw Music Festival 1-11 p.m. at Scottsdale Civic Center, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd. If country music is your favorite genre, you might not want to miss this concert. Music artists like Luke Grimes, Hailey Whitters, Breland, Stephen Wilson Jr. and Pony Bradshaw will hit the stage while guests enjoy the cooler temps and maybe a snack and beverage from onsite vendors. Tickets start at $80. dreamydrawfest.com FRIDAY 11/3 – SUNDAY 11/5 American Lebanese Festival 5-10 p.m. at the St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church, 5406 E. Virginia Ave., Phoenix. The 22nd annual Lebanese Festival means lots of food and fun. Attendees can sample authentic Lebanese dishes like kafta, falafel, hummus, grape leaves and homemade baklava. There will be a hookah bar for the grown-ups, traditional dance performances, and a children’s play area. Attendance is $5. stjosephphoenix.org SATURDAY 11/4 Condors and Cocktails 4 p.m. at Liberty Wildlife, 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix. Liberty Wildlife is on a mission to promote the care and protection of endangered California condors. The nonprofit is hosting this inaugural event with live music, raffles, demos, wildlife presentations, food trucks and specialty cocktails. This party is for grown-ups only, and tickets start at $55. libertywildlife.org Corks and Collars 4 p.m. at Hunkapi Farms, 12051 N. 96th St., Scottsdale. Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue is hosting its 15th annual Corks and Collars event to benefit the nonprofit. The festivities include food, drinks, live music, a silent auction, raffles, grab bags, arts and crafts and other activities. Tickets start at $75. corksandcollars.org Arizona Fall Festival 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Margaret T. Hance Park, 67 W. Culver St., Phoenix. Local First Arizona’s Fall Festival is back for the 17th year. A celebration of all things Arizona, this event features beverages from local wineries and breweries, 200+ vendors, various food trucks and restaurant tents, games, entertainment and a kids’ zone. Admission is free. localfirstaz.com parade starts at 40th St. and Picadilly Road. Veterans, active military and their families can drive through and be greeted by signs, balloons and cheers from CLS students, honoring them for their service. Hopi Elementary will hold a candy drive to donate to Veterans overseas from November 1-6. Soldier’s Best Friend (see page 20) is hosting the inaugural Soldier’s Best Friend 6K Run and Walk on November 4 at O.H.S.O. (4900 E. Indian School Road) from 7 a.m.-12 p.m. Entrants can run the two-mile or 3.7-mile route. Attendees will receive a race bib, t-shirt and finisher’s medal. All proceeds will benefit Quality Resilience Fitness and Soldier’s Best Friend. There will be a dog-friendly after- party with drinks, brunch and raffles. Registration starts at $50. soldiersbestfriend.org Village Health Clubs debuted an environmentally-conscious clothing line called Village Sustainable Threads , made in Arizona with fabric sourced from post-consumer recycled plastic bottles. The line “ensures that buyers can embrace sustainable style without compromise.” Village Sustainable Threads can be found at the boutiques inside all locations of the Village, including Camelback Village Racquet & Health Club (4444 E. Camelback Road). villageclubs.com Jewish Family & Children’s Service debuted its annual Adopt a Family program, which matches families and teens receiving care at JFCS clinics with sponsors who provide holiday gifts. One hundred percent of donations go directly to families. The deadline to participate is December 10, with a goal to adopt 200 families and raise $8,000. jfcsaz.org/adopt-a-family Arcadian Katie Wilson started Your Strength Movement Coaching , located inside Your Strength Gym at 7575 N. Arcadia Camelback Mountain Neighborhood Association is hosting a Camelback Clean-Up event on Sunday, November 12, from 8-10 a.m. to pick up trash and debris along Camelback Road. ACMNA will supply water, gloves, garbage bags and safety vests to volunteers. Those who want to attend will meet at Shemer Art Center, 5005 E. Camelback Road, on November 12. acmna.org The Arcadia Osborn Neighborhood Association is hosting its GAIN Fall Festival on Saturday, November 11, from 1-4 p.m. at Arcadia Park, 56th St. and Osborn Road. This free event will have games, activities, bounce houses, a face painter, a balloon artist, Phoenix PD reps, lunch and ice cream. arcadiaosbornphx.com Christ Lutheran School (3901 E. 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7 NOVEMBER 2023 WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships 10 a.m. at WestWorld, 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. This famed event is celebrating 12 years with even more fanfare than before! Along with polo matches, guests will find live music and performances, human and canine fashion shows, a car show, DJs, food, beverages and an all-around good time. General admission starts at $45. thepoloparty.com Runway for Success 6 p.m. at Warehouse 215, 215 E. Grant St., Phoenix. Find all the glitter and sparkles at the Runway for Success Sustainable Fashion Show and Designer Sale, celebrating Dress for Success Phoenix’s 15th anniversary. Students from ASU’s Herberger Institute for Design will highlight sustainable fashion. There will be a pop-up boutique, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, food stations and entertainment. Proceeds benefit Dress for Success Phoenix. Tickets are $250. runwayforsuccess.org SATURDAY 11/4 – SUNDAY 11/5 Shemer Arizona Art Festival 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Shemer Art Center, 5005 E. Camelback Road. Patrons can revel in two days of holiday shopping with more than 40 artists selected from across Arizona showcasing their works. There will also be demonstrations, kids’ activities, live music, food and beverage vendors and a silent auction. This event is free. shemerartcenter.org TUESDAY 11/7 Heroes Patriotic Luncheon 10:30 a.m. at the Arizona Biltmore, 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix. The 21st annual Heroes Patriotic Luncheon is hosted to honor our military heroes. Guests will be served lunch while hearing from keynote speaker Colonel Kim Campbell, a retired Air Force A-10 Fighter Pilot. There will also be a raffle and a ceremony for the Community Heroes Award. Individual tickets are $150. arizonavmlc.org SATURDAY 11/11 Phoenix Veterans Day Parade 11 a.m. in downtown Phoenix, starting at Montebello and Central Ave. This event has been happening for over 25 years – and it’s all about honoring the veterans. Parade-goers are encouraged to arrive early to find parking. The parade will last for two hours and will feature over 80 participants. This year’s theme is “Never Forget. Forever Honor.” honoringamericasveterans.org Mimosas and Monet 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Hermosa Inn, 5532 N. Palo Cristi Road, Paradise Valley. Calling all painters, beginners and experts alike. Hermosa Inn welcomes Carrie Curran Art Studios for a morning of art and mimosas. Carrie will teach with an acrylic on canvas painting of Monet’s Guided Path. Enjoy a mimosa and snack on pastries while creating your masterpiece. Registration is $120. hermosainn.com Ava’s Tree House Gala 6 p.m. at the Omni Resort at Montelucia, 4949 E. Lincoln Dr., Scottsdale. The fourth annual Ava’s Tree House Gala will benefit the Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children. Presented by Desert Mountain Health & Desert Cove Recovery, guests start with a cocktail hour, followed by dinner, live entertainment and more. Tickets start at $500. azcancerfoundation.org SATURDAY 11/11 – SUNDAY 11/12 Phoenix Pizza Festival 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, at Margaret T. Hance Park, 1202 N. 3rd St., Phoenix. Head downtown for all the slices your belly can handle at the eighth annual Phoenix Pizza Festival. More than 20 pizza vendors and other food vendors will be onsite, plus beer stations, lawn games, live music and a kid zone. Tickets are $16 per person, with slices from $2-$4. phoenix.pizza TUESDAY 11/14 Scottsdale Civil War Roundtable Meeting 6 p.m. at the Scottsdale Public Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. The Scottsdale Civil War Roundtable will host Professor John Matteson presenting “The Concord Nurse and the Brooklyn Bard: Alcott and Whitman in Washington.” Doors open at 5 p.m. for meeting the speaker, members, book sale, and viewing Civil War videos. This event is free. scottsdalecwrt.org SATURDAY 11/18 Local Trade Makers Market 10 a.m. at the Shops at Town & Country, 2021 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. The fifth annual Makers Market boasts goods from local artisans, creators, and entrepreneurs showcasing their crafts, handmade goods, and innovative products, from jewelry and artwork to homemade treats. Santa will be there, and there will be a raffle benefiting Phoenix Children’s Hospital. This event is free. localtradeaz.com SATURDAY 11/18 Arizona Barrels, Bottles & Brews 2-5 p.m. at Salt River Fields, 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. This event is the only one in the country to feature samples produced exclusively in the Grand Canyon State. 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