SEPTEMBER 2024 8 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Neighborhood Ministries, 1918 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix. SER-KALLAI is an organization dedicated to supporting communities through resources that nurture, heal and develop emotional resilience. It’s fourth annual SHINE festival invites families to participate in interactive workshops, activities, discussions, art projects, storytelling, mindfulness exercises, and expert- led sessions. This event is free, but registration is required. serkallai.org 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at WestWorld, 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. Looking to give your home a makeover but not sure where to start? Look no further than the Maricopa County Home and Garden Show. Over 1,000 exhibits showcasing home improvement, interior design, ask-the-expert seminars, hands-on gardening, backyard glow-scapes, make-and-take crafts and more will be on-site. Tickets are $5. maricopacountyhomeshows.com 7 a.m. at Kiwanis Park, 5203 S. Ash Ave. Arizonans can join friends and family in the seventh annual Walk for POP dedicated to the memory of Tim Barber, a Tempe police detective who was tragically lost to prostate cancer. Attendees can also check out the vendor village, food trucks and entertainment after the walk and 100 free prostate cancer screenings will be offered. Registration is $30 for adults, $15 for kids. prostatecheckup.org 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Cosanti Originals, 6433 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, Paradise Valley. This hands-on class will guide guests through the tile-making and design process, including tools and techniques to print onto clay – which will be sent to attendees after it’s fired and glazed. There will also be an introductory tour of the history of Cosanti. Registration is $165 per person. cosanti.com 10 a.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 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St. Get ready to find all your wedding needs in one place. This free event will have over 35 vendors on-site, showcasing food, cakes, music, flowers, party favors, tuxes and dresses. After the expo, there will be a complimentary after-party at Wasted Grain – just remember to bring your ticket. scottsdalebridalexpo.com Paws + Reflect Yoga at Almost There Pet Rescue.
p a i d a d v e r t i s e m e n t Summer Market Update: Arcadia’s Unprecedented Luxury Home Sales Welcome back! I hope that you were able to spend some time with your family and get out of town for a while. Here in Phoenix, it felt like a typical summer again as I enjoyed the dry heat and traveled vicariously to Europe via my friends’ Instagram accounts. Fortunately, my family and I were able to escape to Coronado, CA for a couple of weeks in July. We got a lot of beach time and surprised the kids with a spontaneous Disneyland adventure as well so it was a great trip all around. While you were away, the Arcadia real estate market closed out a massive 2nd Quarter. Tucker Blalock Managing Broker, Co-Founder 602.561.0445 | Tucker@TheBrokery.com Oleg Bortman Associate Broker, Co-Founder 602.402.2296 | Oleg@TheBrokery.com 3719 E Pierson.......................................................$4,500,000 3815 E Elm.................................................................$3,722,500 While some of these larger sales may be considered outliers, it shows the conviction for our neighborhood as a luxury market is continuing to grow. Many of your homes are worth more than you think so it is important to continue to understand the local market and not get caught up in the national headlines. If you ever need an opinion of value for estate planning, tax purposes, or general knowledge feel free to reach out anytime at 602-561-0445. 6039 E Mariposa...................................................$9,500,000 4800 E Calle Del Medio.......................................$7,000,000 4931 E Calle Del Norte........................................$6,800,000 4715 E Calle Del Medio..........................................$6,375,000 4331 E N Jokake Dr................................................$6,250,000 4615 N Royal Palm Cir...........................................$6,000,000 4625 E Exeter.....................................................................................................................................................................$5,000,000 In Arcadia Proper we witnessed 7 sales of $5,000,000 or more: Likewise, Arcadia Lite saw two of the largest sales of all time!