APRIL 2024 10 Global Village Festival at the Civic Center in Gilbert. !"#$%&'()* +,-./0/-1.23'45672'58'95:2;,< 7:30 p.m. at Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale. Miko Marks, CMT’s 2022 “Next Woman of Country,” and singer Kristina Train, along with a five- member, all-female band, will enchant this evening’s audience with songs by Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton – three women who revolutionized the country music scene. Tickets start at $40. azmusicfest.org =>?$%&'()@ +A7'B,7-;'B-;C0< 7:30 p.m. at Fountain Hills Theater, 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills. A self- made millionaire named Jay Gatsby desires wealth, popularity and power in the Jazz Age – but he hides a secret: his love for Daisy, the woman he met and fell for years ago, who has since married. Find out what happens next at Fountain Hills Theater! Tickets start at $35. fhtaz.org D%+E>$%&'()F G.H7'85,'G5I7 7:30 a.m. at McDowell Mountain Regional Park, 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr., Fountain Hills. The Hike for Hope event offers participants a 1.5-mile or 4.5-mile hike to benefit St. Joseph the Worker, a nonprofit that “provides a pathway to stability and self- sufficiency through quality employment.” Coffee, breakfast and prizes are included. Registration is $50 for adults, $10 for kids. sjwjobs.org E2J5,H7KL'%M'4.27'=7C;.N-/ 7-10 p.m. at Salt River Fields, 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. Wine lovers, get ready for a special day of vino. The AZ Wine Festival will feature over 100 wine and bubble companies from across the globe, sharing their sips with attendees. There will also be food trucks, live music and entertainment. This event benefits The AZ Small Dog Rescue. Tickets are $60 for general admission, with VIP packages available. uncorkedwinefestivals.com B/50-/'O.//-37'=7C;.N-/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on the Civic Center Lawn, 50 E. Civic Center Dr., Gilbert. The Global Village Festival is focused on educating guests about countries all over the world. Watch and learn different forms of dance and music, participate in hands-on activities and crafts, try authentic foods, shop at the vendor village and see the Parade of Nations. This event is free. gilbertaz.gov DE#$%&'()P D;,.K7'85,';A7'+.K7 8 a.m. at Odysea Aquarium, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale. This event is an ocean- themed 5K and kids run to benefit the OdySea Aquarium Foundation. Participants will run or walk around the property and can also enjoy a pre- and post-race brunch, costume contest (wear your best turtle-inspired outfit!) and awards ceremony. Registration is $40 for kids, $50 for adults. odyseaaquarium.com +GE>D$%&'()** 9A-,/.7'-2K';A7'9A5J5/-;7'=-J;5,< 5:30 p.m. at Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria. Step into a world of pure imagination with Charlie Bucket, a boy who finds a Golden Ticket and gets to meet the illustrious Willy Wonka…you know the story – now, see it live! Attendees will even get to take home a piece of Charlie’s Chocolate Bar, made especially for the show. Tickets start at $120. azbroadway.org D%+E>$%&'()*Q %:;.C6'RSI5 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Desert Willow Conference Center, 4340 E. Cotton Center Blvd., Phoenix. The Arizona Autism Coalition is hosting the eighth annual Autism Expo, where attendees can access over 70 resource "E+'"='+GR'%>R%T' !"#$%&'#($#()$*'+,) exhibitors. Workshops on various topics – including managing IEPs and empowering caregivers – will be available. Guests will receive a free tote bag and be entered to win prizes raffled off throughout the day. Admission is free; registration is required. autismexpo.azautism.org =>?$%&'()*U'V'D%+E>$%&'()WX +56'Y52K72'!765,.-/'B5/8'9/-CC.J 6-9 p.m. Friday, 6 a.m. Saturday at Talking Stick Resort and Golf Club, 9998 Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale. This two-day event benefits the Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children and will include a free reception (with a charity auction, raffle, snacks and drinks) and a golf tournament on Saturday – which kicks off with a breakfast burrito and shotgun start and ends with a post-golf luncheon. Registration starts at $345. azcancerfoundation.org D%+E>$%&'()WX'V'DE#$%&'()W* "/.N7'Z/5CC56'=7C;.N-/' 8 a.m. at Queen Creek Olive Mill, 25062 S. Meridian Road. Celebrating springtime in Arizona is what this event is all about. The Mill is also launching their Master Blender’s bottle, a limited edition late-harvest EVOO handcrafted by Olive Oil Sommelier Perry Rea. There will be live music, special vendors and tractor tours. Guests can also walk through the olive groves in full bloom. This event is free. queencreekolivemill.com DE#$%&'()W* 9A./KA7/I'4.23C'=-CA.52'DA5[ 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Chateau Luxe, 1175 E. Lone Cactus Dr., Phoenix. The 17th annual Childhelp Fashion Show is back. Along with the show, guests can enjoy a silent auction and lunch. Proceeds benefit children and families who have suffered the effects of child abuse in Arizona. Under the theme “Pinwheels for a Purpose,” 50 child models, along with a few celebrities – like Maks Chmerkovskiy and his son – will make their way down the runway. Ivy and Brooklyn Ciolli and Monique and Harper Hampton will chair this year’s event. Tickets start at $150. childhelp.org =>?$%&'()WF "2';A7'B,772'B5/8'+5:,2-672; 8 a.m. at Arizona Golf Resort, 801 S. Power Road, Mesa. This inaugural tournament is sponsored by On the Green Sports Grill, with proceeds benefitting the Missing in America Project. Teams will play 18 holes and be treated to an awards luncheon. There will also be a hole-in-one challenge and raffle. Registration is $105 for singles; $400 for teams of four. miap.us 602.399.8540 debbiefrazelle.com dfrazelle@cox.net PAST ARCADIA PTO VP PAST HOPI PTA PRESIDENT ARCADIA RESIDENT FOR OVER 30 YEARS Top 1% of Coldwell Banker Agents Debbie Frazelle | CLHMS | ABR Golden Keys, designed in 1964 by architect Ralph Haver, is an iconic resort style adult community located in the heart of Scottsdale. This light & airy home with an oversized front arched window has been upgraded & meticulously maintained. It boasts magnificent views of Camelback Mountain,Travertine16in flooring, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, vaulted ceilings, plantation shutters, upgraded baths with higher cabinets, custom sinks, & extended closets! The primary bedroom is on the lower level with a private bath. Step through the French doors to the fruit tree-lined expansive covered back patio to enjoy your morning coffee or host the perfect party! 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11 APRIL 2024 A significant part of my responsibilities as a Councilman is advocating for the city whenever possible. I recently had the chance to do just that at the National League of Cities Conference in Washington D.C. Aside from the conference itself, which offers deep dive sessions and panel discussions to allow attendees to see how other cities are handling issues, I was able to schedule time with different federal agencies with the goal of helping Phoenix. I had the opportunity to spend time with Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), an office within the Department of Justice that provides grant funding programs within police departments around the country. Grants include money for community policing development, de- escalation training, school violence prevention, technology and equipment, and hiring officers. Having been able to sit down with the COPS office, I feel we can be well equipped to apply for these grants. As we continue to build this relationship, I have been invited to be a guest on their podcast “The Beat,” so please stay tuned! I also met with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). This was important for me because arts and culture are integral to Phoenix. We are lucky to have a great department that works well to make Phoenix a great place to live. The NEA was very helpful in terms of pointing us in the right direction to seek out grant funding for upcoming art projects. They also mentioned that it was a rarity for a local official to stop by their offices, and it seemed to be greatly appreciated. Leaving Phoenix during the nicest weather of the year is tough to do, but I am glad I had the chance to sit down with agencies that can genuinely be helpful to our great city. Hopefully I’ll be writing to you later this year with an update on some of these grant opportunities, and we can look forward to the improvements that can be had with them. Thank you, Kevin – Councilman Kevin Robinson DISTRICT 6 $ "+,(#' Councilman District 6 602-262-7491 District6@phoenix.gov KEVIN ROBINSON Advocating for the City of Phoenix AMBROGIO15 (NOW OPEN) BISUTORO SUSHI BLANCO COCINA + CANTINA BREAKFAST CLUB THE CAPITAL GRILLE CHEESECAKE FACTORY SEASONS 52 TRUE FOOD KITCHEN ZINBURGER +MORE GET READY to say mmmm Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy’s, Life Time, 60+ specialty shops and restaurants. Now Open Gorjana, Anthropologie