JANUARY 2024 8 5:30 p.m. at the Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy. This year’s 5K theme is “The Lion RUNS Tonight.” Guests can participate in the one-mile fun run or the 5K, which comes with a commemorative t-shirt, and afterward enjoy kettle corn, cocoa, a raffle ticket, glow necklace/bracelet and free entrance to Zoolights. Registration is $50 per person. phoenixzoo.org 9 a.m. at Arizona Falls, 5802 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Run all the miles – eat all the pizza! Families can run or walk the 5K, with awards for fastest time and a custom medal for participants. After the race, each attendee gets a slice of pizza, water, snacks, and popsicles and is entered into a raffle. Registration is $30, and proceeds go toward Desert Mission Food Bank. runyourraceaz.com 9 a.m. at the Scottsdale Civic Center, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd. This event is a curated and judged exhibition of the world’s finest collector cars – a “celebration of automotive excellence in Arizona.” The nonprofit event benefits the arts and local artists. Guests are welcome to tour the vehicles and watch the awards ceremony. General admission is $100. arizonaconcours.com 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Arizona Fairgrounds, 1826 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix. Three days of all things sewing, quilting, and crafting. Various exhibitors boast supplies like sewing machines, quilting rulers, yarns and beads. Discover new trends, tips and tricks, and find inspiration with make-and- takes, in-person demos and raffle prizes. Tickets are $12 for all three days. quiltcraftsew.com 1-6 p.m. at Salt River Fields, 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. This event is exactly what the name offers – a taste of all things Arizona. Food vendors like Hush Public House, cocktail vendors like The Vig, and wine/cider and beer merchants will be on- site. Live music, tastings and cooking demos will be available, and VIP includes comped tickets to an upcoming Spring Training game. General admission is $79, VIP is $109. atasteofaz.com 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. The seventh annual Doggie Street Festival is a “dog, cat and small pet adopt-a-thon” where folks can bring the family pup and enjoy live music, treats for humans and pets, guest speakers, contests, an auction, prizes, a VIP area, demos and kid’s activities. This event is free. doggiestreetfestival.org 4 p.m. at Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix. Families are welcome to celebrate and enjoy Hispanic culture through art, food, entertainment and music. This second annual event has activities for all ages, authentic Mexican dishes and musical performances by Grupo Supremo 602, Freddy Vega Jr. and Enigma Norteño. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation. Tickets are $20. mlb.com 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Tempe Library, 3500 S. Rural Road. FanCon is a free event for kids and adults – those who are fans of Marvel, DC, Star Wars, anime and more – that includes costume contests, meet and greets with artists and authors, shopping, and activities for everyone. Ahead of the event, on January 17 at 6 p.m., a panel discussion on the female action hero will be held at the library. tempepubliclibrary.org 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N. 3rd St. This event features more than 200 of the Valley’s top wedding experts. Find resources for venues, photographers, honeymoons, dresses, flowers, and music – all the things a couple needs to make their wedding memorable. There will also be bridal gown fashion shows, giveaways and workshops. Tickets are $12 per person. arizonaweddingshowjanuary.com 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on Saturday, 5 p.m. on Sunday, at Heritage Square, 113 N. 6th St., Phoenix. This weekend is dedicated to the vino. There will be over 20 wineries, and guests can sample drinks while enjoying entertainment and food trucks, plus vintage shopping and a vendor village. Tickets are $30-$45, and the event benefits Horses Help, a nonprofit that serves the special needs and at-risk community by using horses to improve quality of life. willcoxwinecountry.org Send events or briefs to editor@arcadianews.com. YOUR LANDSCAPE EXPERTS SERVING ARCADIA AND SURROUNDING AREAS FOR OVER 10 YEARS. CALL 480-549-0590 FOR A COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION! ROC #313230 Licensed I Bonded I Insured Member of AZ Landscape Contractors Association Your Personal Landscape Experts atoztreeandturf.com PRO TIP: IT’S TIME TO FERTILIZE CITRUS! To promote healthy trees and delicious fruit, we recommend fertilizing citrus on a schedule! We follow the AZ CoOp Extension Guidelines to fertilize your fruiting trees three times a year. 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