AUGUST 2024 10 Under the Lights Clinic at Salt River Fields. THURSDAY 8/1 – SATURDAY 8/3 Birding and Nature Summer Festival 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at The Mall at Sierra Vista, 2200 El Mercado Loop, Sierra Vista. The 33rd annual Southwest Wings Summer Festival is a family-friendly event that boasts guided field trips, a pre-festival jamboree, programs and presentations for kids and adults, exhibits, vendors, live animals, and a keynote dinner with ornithologist Julie Zickefoose. Prices vary, but most activities are free to attend. swwings.org FRIDAY 8/2 Albert Lee and Jeremy Clyde 7:30 p.m. at the Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. Join the MIM for a concert that features two musicians you may be familiar with: Albert Lee and Jeremy Clyde. Lee’s history includes working with Eric Clapton and the Everly Brothers while Clyde has spent years in TV, on stage and in film. The two will sing familiar songs of the past. Tickets start at $44.50. mim.org FRIDAY 8/2 – SUNDAY 8/4 Gem and Mineral Show 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (4 p.m. on Sunday) at the Findlay Toyota Center, 3201 N. Main St., Prescott. If you’re in the market for gems and jewels, head up to Prescott for a weekend filled with both. More than 60 vendors will have jewelry, beads and tools for sale. There will also be a fluorescent booth, geode cutting, face painting, gold panning, demonstrations, a spinning wheel and raffle drawings. Admission is $5. prescottgemmineral.org SATURDAY 8/3 Hot Wheels Glow Party 12:30 p.m. at the Desert Diamond Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale. At this event, fans of all ages will watch their favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks…in the dark. Glowing versions of Mega Wrex, Tiger Shark, Boneshaker and more will battle it out. There will also be a special appearance from a transforming robot, plus the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Freestyle Motocross Team. Tickets start at $30, with VIP packages available. desertdiamondarena.com THURSDAY 8/8 – SATURDAY 8/10 Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering Times vary; at the Yavapai College Performing Arts Center, 1100 E. Sheldon St., Prescott. Listen to the stories and songs of the old west at the 36th annual Cowboy Poets Gathering. Patrons can listen to – and meet – performers like Dave Stamey and Mike Dunn, hear poetry readings, have coffee with the cowboys, or attend one of the many daily performances. Daytime events are free; evening concerts start at $25. azcowboypoets.org FRIDAY 8/9 Camp JoJo Event 11 a.m. at JoJo’s ShakeBAR, 15037 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. It’s lunchtime – with an activity included. Folks can head to JoJo’s to enjoy an entrée and dessert while participating in a tie-dye workshop. Camp JoJo also hosts a wine and design class for the grown- ups on August 12 and 23. Prices vary. jojosshakebar.com SATURDAY 8/10 Under the Lights Clinic 6-9 p.m. at Salt River Fields, 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. Kids ages 5-12 can come to the fields for an evening of baseball. Salt River staff will teach fundamentals and different hitting, pitching, fielding and catching drills. Players will be assigned to small groups based on age. Cost is $85 per person. saltriverfields.com SATURDAY 8/17 Wine, Women & Shoes 11 a.m. at Chateau Luxe, 1175 E. Lone Cactus Dr., Phoenix. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona will host WW&S, an event that boasts a boutique shopping market, wine tasting, a chance to purchase a “Key to the OUT OF THE AREA, BUT WORTH THE DRIVE Closet,” and a live DJ. Guests will enjoy lunch during a live auction and a fashion show featuring “Bigs” and “Littles.” General admission is $150. bbbsaz.org December ‘63 5 p.m. at the Blazin’ M Ranch, 1875 Mabery Ranch Road, Cottonwood. Dinner and a show happens at December ’63, a tribute concert that hopes to delight guests with the tunes of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Tickets include the show and a BBQ chicken and rib dinner. Drinks will be available for purchase. Admission starts at $99. blazinm.com THURSDAY 8/22 Summer Wine Series 6-8 p.m. at the Arizona Boardwalk, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale. The Museum of Illusions Summer Wine Series is back. Guests can access the museum and its exhibits while sipping wines and snacking on light bites. A live DJ will also be on- site. The Wine Collective Scottsdale will provide libations for tonight’s 21+ event. Tickets are $39.95. moiscottsdale.com SATURDAY 8/24 Clue the Musical 5:30 p.m. at Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria. Who Killed Mr. Boddy, in what room, and with what weapon? Guests are invited to dinner and an interactive show where they’ll meet six suspects and help solve the whodunit with this evening’s guest detective. This show is recommended for ages 13+. Tickets are $136 with dinner, $106 without. azbroadway.org TUESDAY 8/27 Summer Morning Rides 10 a.m. at Verde Canyon Railroad, 300 N. Broadway, Clarkdale. Spend the morning taking in the spectacular views of the Verde Canyon. These events offer early risers a chance to ride the train, take in the sights, and nosh on snacks and drinks before it gets too hot. Grown-ups can also purchase champagne, mimosas and bloody marys for the ride. Tickets are $109 per person. verdecanyonrr.com THURSDAY 8/29 – SATURDAY 8/31 Quilt, Craft and Sewing Festival 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Westworld, 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. 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.

hopewomenscenter.org hopewomen's center Let's do this together. Join us on Saturday, September 21st at the Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia, for our annual Night of Hope Gala where we raise funds to provide a safe haven for women and teens to heal from trauma. By providing free classes, parenting support, mentoring, material assistance, work training, and more, we can empower women to break barriers, overcome challenges, and create lasting change for themselves and their families! Purchase a table or tickets here