DECEMBER 2023 8 FRIDAY 12/15 Trivia Night @ SMoCA 7 p.m. at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, 7374 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale. Comedian Anwar Newton returns to host an evening full of holiday- themed movie, TV, and music references to test your pop culture IQ. Put on your favorite holiday sweater, grab a cup of hot cocoa, compete to win prizes, and become trivia champions of SMoCA. Tickets are $15. smoca.org SATURDAY 12/16 A Merry-Achi Christmas 8 p.m. at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St. A fifth-generation mariachi musician, Maestro José Hernández and his platinum-selling Mariachi Sol de México will head to Scottsdale to perform various treasured holiday classics and favorites from the mariachi songbook. If you feel like dancing, no one will judge! Tickets are $39-$59. scottsdaleperformingarts.org Fiesta Bowl Parade 10 a.m., starting at N. Central and Montebello Ave., Phoenix. The Fiesta Bowl is one of Arizona’s most iconic sporting events, and the parade is one way to kick off the big game. The 51st annual parade will showcase marching bands, balloons, cheerleaders, baton twirlers and community organizations. This year’s theme is “Spirit of Competition.” Grandstand seating is available for $30 per person. fiestabowl.org SUNDAY 12/24 Christmas Wonderland 2-7 p.m. at Paradise Valley United Methodist Church, 4455 E. Lincoln Dr. Squeeze in one final holiday event before Christmas Day with PVUMC and its Christmas Wonderland. Attendees will find various arts and crafts, cookie decorating, giant inflatables, a hot chocolate bar, a birthday cake for Jesus, and a train ride that will be available from 2-5 p.m. This event is free for all ages. pvumc.org TUES. 12/26 – WED. 12/27 Winter Baseball Camp 1-4 p.m. at Salt River Fields, 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. Students can enjoy three hours of hitting, swinging, and everything in between as they learn the fundamentals of a successful baseball game at the Salt River Fields spring training facility. Former minor league and MLB players and coaches will lead this camp for ages 5-12. Cost is $150 per person. saltriverfields.com SUNDAY 12/31 NYE Cirque Spectacular 7:30 p.m. at Symphony Hall, 75 N. Second St., Phoenix. Fusing elements of cirque acrobatics, classical dance and contemporary theater, Troupe Vertigo will take audiences on a journey through artistic movement. Led by Aloysia Gavre, Rex Camphuis and Conductor Stuart Chafetz, guests will see acrobats, aerialists, contortionists and strongmen who perform feats of strength and agility on stage – and above it! Tickets start at $35. phoenixsymphony.org Gatsby’s House New Year’s Eve Party 8 p.m. at Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel, 100 N. 1st St., Phoenix. Get ready to celebrate New Year’s Eve – 1920s flapper style! Patrons can enjoy hand-passed appetizers, two DJs, 2024 party favors, drinks, surprises throughout the night and casino gaming, finished with a midnight countdown. This is a 21+ event. Tickets start at $70. marriott.com WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? A Merry-Achi Christmas at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN, BUILD & INSTALL A to Z Tree & Turf provides homeowners with an exceptional outdoor living experience. We design and build some of the most prestigious landscapes in the Valley. Our unparalleled attention to detail and excellent customer service ensures your outdoor living space is exquisite year-round. WE CAN CREATE THE PERFECT SPACE FOR YOU! CALL 480-549-0590 FOR A COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION! Serving Arcadia and surrounding areas for over 10 years. ¥ Artificial Turf ¥ Planting & Hardscapes ¥ Irrigation & Lighting ¥ Pergolas & BBQs ¥ Patios & Pavers ¥ Beautifications ROC #313230 Licensed I Bonded I Insured Member of AZ Landscape Contractors Association Your Personal Landscape Experts atoztreeandturf.com

t u c k e r b l a l o c k m a n a g i n g b r o k e r & c o - f o u n d e r 6 0 2 . 5 6 1 . 0 4 4 5 o l e g b o r t m a n a s s o c i a t e b r o k e r & c o - f o u n d e r 6 0 2 . 4 0 2 . 2 2 9 6 p a i d a d v e r t i s e m e n t Dear Neighbors... We opened The Brokery’s Arcadia branch office in 2017 with 7 real estate advisors. Today, we have 4 locations and we are home to over 80 advisors who currently transact more than $360,000,000 in real estate annually. Our growth has been fueled by neighbors like yourself who have referred and championed our business from day one. We are truly humbled by the support and we will continue to keep our promise of being “Relentlessly Local.” In 2024, we expect to see homes stay on market longer than recent years as higher interest rates continue to put pressure on buyers in the lower and middle tier price points around the Camelback Corridor. The upper end of the market in Arcadia Proper will continue to remain resilient as cash buyers still make up a large portion of the buyer pool. While inventory won’t surge, we do expect there to be more homes for sale next year than in the past. Additionally, buyers may gain some control if sellers get antsy and can’t temper their expectations of a quick sale. As this “new normal” evolves, the market will prove to be difficult for those who dabble in real estate. The professional brokers will continue to stand out in markets like this where hyper-local knowledge, sales tactics, and marketing firepower make a difference in your home’s success on the market. Fortunately, we have been playing the long game and have built our business across multiple market cycles for times like today. If you have any questions going in to 2024, we are always around and ready to assist. Thank you again for a phenomenal year and we look forward to seeing you around the neighborhood in 2024! As a local business, we could not be more appreciative of the neighborhood support that we continue to receive year after year.