JANUARY 2024 10 Mesa Asian Festival at Mesa Community College. BrewHaHa at the Orpheum Theatre. 10:30 a.m. at Harkins Theatre, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd. Catch a classic film and support a cause at the same time. The Shovel Crew is hosting this event – guests can watch Back to the Future and stock up on snacks, of course – with proceeds going to the crew to “bury Parkinson’s” and Team Fox for Parkinson’s research. Tickets are $30 for one ticket and $50 for two. shovelcrew.org 7 p.m. at Mesa Arts Center, One E. Main St. Kick off a new year with some old-school tunes at Mesa Arts. Legendary Motown acts The Temptations and The Four Tops will take to the stage, singing classics like My Girl, The Way You Do the Things You Do, Baby I Need Your Loving, and more. Make sure you wear your dancing shoes. Tickets start at $65. mesaartscenter.com 11 a.m.-8 p.m. at Mesa Community Col- lege, 1833 W. Southern Ave. The mission of this event is to promote awareness, business, harmony and a celebration for the whole community. There will be cultural “villages,” music performances, arts and crafts, rainforest music and a rainforest workshop, entertainment for the youngsters, plus food and drinks for purchase. This event is free. asianfestivalaz.com 5-8 p.m. at the Arizona Boardwalk, 9500 E. Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale. Movies at the Boardwalk is a free family event with music, games and prizes. This eve- ning’s movie is Frozen . There will also be character meet and greets, photo ops, an Olaf activity and a scratch art area. Don’t forget folding chairs and blankets! Admission is free. azboardwalk.com 2-5 p.m. at Riverview Park, 2100 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Mesa. Let the beer bellies have their moment at the Cop- per State Beer Festival, a celebration of local brews, wines, ciders and seltzers. Guests can enjoy drinks, food trucks, live music, a vendor village and games like axe throwing, corn hole and giant Jenga. Tickets are $60 for general admission and $75 for VIP. copperstatebeerfest.com 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at 101 Easy St., down- town Carefree. Take the day, relax and stroll through more than 165 juried fine arts displays. Artists from the U.S. and abroad will showcase their paintings, sculptures and photography on-site while guests sip domestic and imported wines. For $15, patrons will receive a commem- orative wine glass for various tastings. There will also be live music and enter- tainment. Tickets are $5. thunderbirdartists.com 12-3 p.m. at the Tucson Botanical Gar- dens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. In partner- ship with the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance, the Tucson Botanical Gardens will host over 50 local wineries, breweries, chefs and purveyors showcas- ing their best drinks and dishes. Stroll through the beautiful gardens and enjoy some sips and nibbles. Tickets are $115. This is a 21-and-over event. tucsonbotanical.org 12 p.m. at Legacy Golf Club, 6808 S. 32nd St., Phoenix. Enjoy the weather and head to the links for a good cause. This golf fundraiser for the Phoenix Cancer Support Network will host interactive games on three holes, a raffle, and a silent auction, with appetizers and happy hour afterward. Registration starts at $250 for single golfers. pcsnetwork.org Friday at 4 p.m., Saturday/Sunday at 7 a.m., at Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ball- park Way. This weekend, the sky will be filled with hot air balloons. Attendees can watch inflation and lift off, check out the street food festival, desert glows, hot air balloon rides and a vendor market- place. There will also be live music and a beer garden for the grownups. Tickets start at $20 for a single day. abcfest.com 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at Peoria Centennial Plaza, 9875 N. 85th Ave. The second annual Nom Nom Noodles Festival promises scintillating dishes that everyone in the family will be excited to try. Over 15 local businesses will be on-site showcasing their menus. There will also be a retail marketplace, anime, vendors and local artists. Admission starts at $15. Arizona Noodles Festival Facebook Page 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Black Canyon Heritage Park, 33955 S. Old Black Canyon Hwy. Travel to where it actually feels like win- ter for the eighth annual Winterfest. There will be a vendor village, arts and crafts, food booths and activities with exhibitors like the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, Sonoran Reptiles and Heritage Zoo. Take part in the Arizona History Bookfest while you’re there and meet with authors and illustrators of Ari- zona’s history. This event is free. blackcanyonheritagepark.org 1:30-5:30 p.m. at the Orpheum Theatre, 15 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff. This one is a bit of a trek, but it will be worth it for all the brews. Guests can enjoy over 100 local, regional and western craft beers, hard seltzers, spirits, cocktails, wines and more. There will also be entertainment, food and vendors, and a Snowman’s Choice Award ceremony. Better make this an overnight trip! Tickets are $40 for general admission. flagstaffbrewhaha.com CHECK OUT OUR SPECIALS NOW SERVING ON OUR PATIO WARMED BY A COZY FIRE BOOK YOUR PRIVATE HOLIDAY PART Y ON ONE OF OUR PATIOS OR FOR FULL CATERING SERVICE, CALL 602-300-7133. HAPPY NEW YEAR ARCADIA! THE TEEPEE FAMILY 4144 E. Indian School Road | teepeemexicanfood.com | 602-956-0178 OPEN NEW YEARS Safety guidelines are being followed. Thanks for your support!
11 JANUARY 2024 By Ann Stone For more than two decades, family man John Hoban has called Arcadia home. A healthcare technology solutions employee, John said he always took the proper steps to be proactive about his health. Unfortunately, in 2020, he became part of the annual statistic of 1.9 million Americans when he was diagnosed with cancer. “It was a huge shock because I had been doing all the right things to support my health,” John said. He explained that research to find the right medical professionals for his needs, combined with “tremendous love and support” from his wife Catherine and his family and friends, helped him move forward with faith and conviction that he would beat cancer. And he did. John said he felt better after realizing the diagnosis was not his fault. He suggested that those with similar conditions may find comfort by turning fear into “action in learning.” To get through those tough years and uncomfortable and extensive treatments, John shared his journey with family and friends, reassured by their support. He found empathetic experts, starting with diagnosis, then treatment, rehabilitation, and future prevention, who have experience in dealing with the specific type of cancer to help him through – and all of that support worked, as John has been cancer free since summer 2023. After healing, John expressed gratitude for beating cancer by creating a song to share with the world. “This was the first Christmas in years where cancer was not hanging over us. We are truly relaxed that all is well. My gratitude for complete recovery inspired ‘Merry Christmas with You,’” John said. With Catherine’s encouragement, the couple funded the song production and donated all proceeds to St. Vincent de Paul “to help others get a second chance,” John said. John’s passion for creating music “from the heart” has endured since childhood. He received his first guitar at age nine and added drums, percussion, and piano to the mix before college. He has performed in bands, orchestras, and musical productions, with a history of using music for positive results. John turned his healthcare challenge into a blessing to share with those around him. “My family has supported St. Vincent de Paul for many years because they truly make a difference and give people a second chance. We wanted to raise as much as possible because there are many unhoused individuals and families in Arizona,” John said. He is now focused on creating more songs to share with the world, with a portion of the proceeds continuing to support St. Vincent de Paul. heartsourcemusic.com Devastating diagnosis becomes a call for action John Hoban 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 January sale!