MARCH 2024 6 The eighth annual Arcadia Cares: Food for Kidz Packathon is back and scheduled for March 1 (late afternoon) and March 2 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 3641 N. 56th St., Phoenix. The community is welcome to volunteer to help pack meals for underprivileged families. Sign-up is open. popphoenix.org PANDA Lemonade Stand Day returns on March 24. This annual tradition encourages kids around the Valley to host lemonade stands to raise awareness of PANDA and funds for the Steele Children’s Research Center. Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation will sponsor the event by donating supplies, and Danzeisen Dairy will donate the lemonade. One hundred percent of the proceeds will go to the Steele Children’s Research Center. azpanda.org City of Phoenix Adult Softball League registration opens on March 12, with games set to start in April. There is a Men’s, Women’s and Coed league for all levels playing at either Rose Mofford Field, Dwest West Field, and Papago Field. All players must be 18 and older. Rosters should have at least 20 players who will play 14 regular season games, with a single elimination tournament to end the season. Registration starts at $450 for a 20-person team. phoenix.gov 1 p.m. at Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. The McDowell Mountain Music Festival is a two-day event featuring more than 25 musical acts, including Arlo Parks, Bakar, Coco & Breezy and Dayglow. There will be food trucks, activities, an art installation, and a vendor marketplace. Proceeds from the concert benefit three local charities. Tickets range from $85 to $220. m3ffest.com 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Melrose District, 7th Ave. from Indian School Road to Campbell. The 21st annual event features over 200 local and independent artisans, food trucks, live music, a farmer’s market, activities for kids and a craft beer garden. Patrons can also enjoy the LAMBDA Car Club show, which features over 100 classic antique and vintage cars, trucks, and hotrods. This event is free for all ages. melrosemerchantsassociation.com 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Scottsdale Waterfront, 7135 E. Camelback Road. Celebrate the spring season at this year’s Persian New Year Festival. Guests will find authentic food, music, dance performances and art from Arizona vendors. Donations are accepted, and your ticket will guarantee a complimentary cup of Persian tea to kick off the festivities. This event is free. persiannewyearfestival.com 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Heritage Square, 115 N. 6th St., Phoenix. Phoenix Flea is a modern market displaying Arizona’s makers, curators and more. Guests can check out small businesses boasting handcrafted goods, fine art, curated vintage, modern fashion and design, and food and beverages. Tickets are $12 per person. phoenix-flea.myshopify.com 7:30 p.m. at the Arizona Theatre Company, 700 S. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe. Intimate Apparel tells the story of a successful seamstress who makes “revolutionary undergarments for high-society socialites to enterprising ladies of the night.” This play explores the seamstress’s history and the lengths one will take to change their lives. Tickets start at $33. atc.org 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. The Indian Fair and Market is one of Heard Museum’s longest-held events and the largest art market of its kind. Plan ahead! The Team Taylor Arcadia Family Fun Run will happen on April 14, 2024, at 8 a.m. at 48th St. along the canal. At the 12th annual event, participants will run, walk or wheel their way through Arcadia in remembrance of children who lost their lives to SIDS. Proceeds benefit Phoenix Children’s Safe Sleep & Home Safety Program. There will be an after- party at O.H.S.O. Registration is $45. phoenixchildrensfoundation.org Biltmore Fashion Park (2502 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix) invites folks to the center lawn each Friday for Movies in the Park. Make sure to bring chairs or blankets – and snacks, of course – for Field of Dreams on March 1, Barbie on March 8, Happy Gilmor e on March 15, Breakfast Club on March 22 and Ms. Congeniality on March 29. Attendance is free. shopbiltmore.com The Celebration of Fine Art exhibit (18400 N. Hayden Road) features 40,000 square feet of studios and works of art by 100 prominent and emerging artists from across the country, including Arcadia resident Bill Pack. Pack’s automotive photography has led to various accolades and a collaboration with Roger Penske. Visitors can attend Art Discovery sessions on Fridays. Tickets are $10, good for the exhibit’s duration, which ends March 24. celebrateart.com At the 66th annual event, over 600 native artists will showcase their mediums on-site, plus live entertainment, storytelling, arts and crafts, and a best-of-show ceremony. Tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for children. heard.org 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Mane Attraction Salon, 3156 E. Camelback Road. At the 24th annual event, attendees can provide a minimum donation and get select salon services to support the Phoenix Animal Care Coalition. This nonprofit has raised over $400,000 toward animal rescue organizations in Maricopa County. There will also be vendors, raffles, a silent auction and pet adoptions. maneattractionsalon.com 7 p.m. at Pa’La, 132 E. Washington St., Phoenix. Pa’La’s chef invites the community to a communal dinner on the patio. Guests can savor eight shared courses of Mediterranean and Japanese-inspired tapas, wood-fired seafood, meat, vegetables and wine. Other dates include March 12, 19 and 26. Admission is $85 per person. palakitchen.com 6 p.m. at Almost There Pet Rescue, 2611 E. Indian School Road. What’s better than plain old yoga? Yoga with puppies! Almost There is the spot for a 30-minute yoga class where furry friends roam free. All fitness and experience levels are welcome. Classes are followed by a raffle, photo ops and lots of cuddling. Registration is $30 per person. almostthererescue.org 4 p.m. at Royal Palms Resort and Spa, 5200 E. Camelback Road. Take a “break from the busy” and head to Royal Palms for a sound healing session. Guests will experience gentle movement, guided meditation and the soothing sounds of crystal bowls while letting nature ground the body and quiet the mind. Sessions are $50 per person. hyattexperiences.com 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on Mill Ave. between 3rd St. and University Pkwy., and on 5th St. between Myrtle and Ash Ave. A point of pride for Tempe, this festival will feature 300 artists from across the country. Guests can check out various art mediums while also enjoying local music, activities for kids and food and beverage vendors. Bring the pups, too! Admission is free. tempefestivalofthearts.com PANDA Lemonade Stand Day EVENTS
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