NOVEMBER 2024 6 Water Lantern Festival 3 p.m. at Kiwanis Park, 5992 S. All America Way, Tempe. The Tempe Water Lantern Festival is bringing people together for a celebration of light and community. This evening will be filled with food trucks, music, activities, and thousands of lanterns lighting up the night with love, happiness and hope for a wish come true. Tickets are $46 per person. waterlanternfestival.com Friends of Erma Bombeck Luncheon 12 p.m. at the Arizona Biltmore, 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix. Presented by the Arizona Women’s Board, the 45th annual Erma Bombeck Author’s Luncheon brings together writers from all over the country to discuss their latest releases. There will be panel talks with authors Anne Byrn, Hampton Sides, Lisa Wingate and more, plus opportunities for purchases and book signings. Registration is $250 per person. authorsluncheonaz.org Shemer Arizona Art Festival 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Shemer Art Center, 5005 E. Camelback Road. Patrons can revel in two days of holiday shopping with more than 40 artists selected from across Arizona showcasing their works. There will also be demonstrations, activities, live music, food and beverage vendors, a silent auction and the all-new Tiny Art Machine. This event is free. shemerartcenter.org Walk for 1 in 100 9 a.m. at Tempe Diablo Stadium, 2200 W. Alameda Dr. The Adult Congenital Heart Association invites families and friends to walk and raise awareness for adults living with congenital heart defects. Along with the walk, there will be activities like face painting, bracelet making, games, live music, a photo booth and food and drinks from Salt Cellar. Registration is free, donations are welcome. achaheart.org Glimmer of Hope Gala 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Camelback Inn Resort, 5402 E. Lincoln Dr., Scottsdale. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, the Phoenix Animal Care Coalition is hosting this gala to raise funds for abused, neglected and homeless animals. Guests can enjoy a silent auction, a live auction, EVENTS VETERANS DAY Paul Komidina and Kristina Spellman are debuting the second annual Arcadia Luminary Experience , a display that will light up Lafayette in between 44th St.-68th St., and Arcadia Dr. from Camelback to Indian School. The event will happen on Christmas Eve at 4:30 p.m., but the duo is looking for volunteers to help with a packing party on December 15 to load supplies, drop them off, and help with decorating. For more information, email arcadialuminaries@gmail.com The first-ever Arcadia Turkey Trot is happening on November 28 at 8:30 a.m. starting at Arizona Falls (5802 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix). Families and friends can walk, jog or run to benefit Good Soles, a local charity dedicated to providing kids with new shoes. Since its founding in 2017, Good Soles has donated new shoes to Child Crisis Arizona each summer. Registration is $35 for adults, $15 for kids. arcadiaturkeytrot.org Arcadia High School’s Student Government is hosting its inaugural Fall Festival , a free to attend community event. There will be food trucks, carnival games, a cake walk and live music on Saturday, November 16 from 2-6 p.m. at Arcadia High (4703 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix). arcadia.susd.org The Tiny Art Machine will make its debut at the 2024 Shemer Arizona Art Festival (5005 E. Camelback Road) on November 2 and 3. Filled with original ceramic art pieces from Shemer students, the machine is being used as a fundraiser for the Shemer Legacy Expansion Campaign. Attendees can donate $25 and earn a token and a turn at the machine, bringing home a small treasure while donating to a local cause. shemerartcenter.org Desert Links Indoor Golf (4522 E. Thomas Road) is a new golf simulator facility equipped with two Trackman bays that allow guests to play over 300 courses, enjoy family-friendly games or work on their swing in practice mode. Bays can be rented for $60/hour between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. There are three membership tiers ranging from $160/month to $260/ month. First-time guests can schedule a free 30-minute demo. desertlinksgolf.com Registration for the 2024-25 Arcadia Little League season opens on November 1. Early bird registration is open until November 30. Regular registration is open from December 1-January 15. Late registration is open from January 16-31. From the website: “Division placement is determined by a combination of player league age, skill level, prior experience, coach recommendation, guidelines and parent input.” arcadialittleleague.com Pure Glow (3170 E. Camelback Road) opened its first Phoenix location in October. The business offers a sunless tanning solution using an exclusive formula containing skin-nourishing and non-toxic ingredients for a natural-looking tan in less than 20 minutes. Pure Glow is offering an exclusive promotional package: a five-pack of airbrush tanning services for $199, a total retail value of $325, for new clients. pureglow.com Bricks Studio ’s specialty classes are happening throughout the fall. Parent Dance with Me classes, for ages 2-3 years old, include dancing, reading and creating playful movements. On November 16 there will be a Western Hoedown themed party for ages 8 and up and November 22 offers a three-year-old Parent Dance with Me class. bricksstudio.com American Pickers (a popular show on the History Channel) returns to Arizona this November and is looking for collections throughout the state – if you’ve got an interesting or unique item, you might want to check it out! Collectors interested can call 646-493-2184 or email americanpickers@cinef lix.com. P.S. Pickers only view private collections, so no businesses, malls, flea markets, museums or auctions should apply. Here are a few Arizona spots offering deals to Vets and active duty military on Veterans Day and beyond: OVER EASY: A year-round discount with 10 percent off the bill every visit. eatatovereasy.com LOS SOMBREROS: A free entrée on Veterans Day. lossombreros.com WINE GIRL SCOTTSDALE: A penny glass of champagne as part of their ‘Vino for Vets’ promotion. winegirl.com HASH KITCHEN: A free stack of pancakes on Veterans Day with proof of ID. hashkitchen.com JOCQUE CONCEPTS: A 25 percent discount off food purchases on Veterans Day at all of its concepts: Diego Pops, Eat Up Drive In and The Montauk. jocqueconcepts.com RUSTY SPUR SALOON: A free t-shirt. rustyspursaloon.com 32 SHEA: A free medium coffee of any kind. 32shea.com LAKESIDE BAR & GRILL: A free Lakeside Burger. lakesidebarandgrillaz.com RED, WHITE & BREW: A free appetizer on Sunday, November 10. rwbaz.com BILL’S GRILL: A free All American Burger and fries. billsgrillprescott.com 4144 E. 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7 NOVEMBER 2024 a car raffle with a Toyota 4Runner up for grabs, a wine pull, lunch and a video program highlighting pets that have been helped. Tickets start at $175 per person. pacc911.org Jimmie Johnson Foundation UnGala 5 p.m. at Ocean 44, 4748 N. Goldwater Blvd., Scottsdale. This event will start off with a racing-themed red carpet followed by a cocktail hour, a live and silent auction and dinner. The Jimmie Johnson Foundation focuses on supporting K-12 public schools. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to The Be Kind People Project. Ticket prices vary. jimmiejohnsonfoundation.org Annual 360Breakfast 7:30 a.m. at Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center, 5031 E. Washington St., Phoenix. The 360Breakfast brings together members of the community to share a meal while learning how they can support Ability360. Guests will hear from multiple speakers while enjoying breakfast from Vincent on Camelback. This event is free but registration is recommended. ability360.org Wine Girl Open 7:15 a.m. at the Continental Golf Club, 7920 E. Osborn Road, Scottsdale. Wine Girl is hosting its second annual Wine Girl Open golf tournament benefiting the Impact One Breast Cancer Foundation. Guests can participate in themed holes, games-within- the-game, wine tastings, a raffle, drinks, lunch and goodie bags. Tickets are $375 per twosome, $750 per foursome. winegirl.com Culinary Series 6 p.m. at Andaz Scottsdale Resort, 6114 N. Scottsdale Road. Various properties from around the world have joined forces in Scottsdale for this culinary series. Tonight’s Chef’s Table dinner showcases the culinary genius of Andaz Maui’s Chef Ritchard Cariaga. Guests will enjoy multiple courses with beverages to match. Tickets are $140 per person + $60 for the wine pairing. andazscottsdale.com Moving Day 9 a.m. at Kiwanis Park, 5233 S. Ash Ave., Tempe. The Parkinson’s Foundation will host its annual Moving Day Phoenix – A Walk for Parkinson’s to raise funds to support research, care and education programs for people with Parkinson’s and their families. There will be a family-friendly walk course, a kids’ area, a caregiver’s relaxation tent and a Movement Pavilion featuring yoga, dance, Tai Chi, Pilates and more. Registration is free, donations are accepted. movingdaywalk.org Condors and Cocktails 4 p.m. at Liberty Wildlife, 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix. Liberty Wildlife is on a mission to promote the care and protection of endangered California condors. This evening’s event features live music, raffles, demos, wildlife presentations, the Wishes for Wildlife auction, food trucks and specialty cocktails. This party is for grown- ups only, and tickets are $125. libertywildlife.org Amore Soiree 4-9 p.m. at Scottsdale Civic Center, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Amore Soiree – Tulum Meets the Desert is all about tequila and tunes. Guests will hear Afrobeat House music by Shimza, OVEOUS and Pasta Rada while learning about and sampling different tequila varieties. Other drinks – plus food vendors and a merchant area – will be on- site. A phoneless ticket option is available for $49. VIP tickets are $99. This event is for ages 21 and older. amoresoiree.com Phoenix Veterans Day Parade 11 a.m. in downtown Phoenix, starting at Montebello and Central Ave. This event has been happening for over 25 years – and it’s all about honoring the Veterans. Parade- goers are encouraged to arrive early to find parking. The parade will last for two hours and will feature over 80 participants. This year’s theme is “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans, Sacrifice Remembered,” and the 2024 Celebrity Grand Marshal is baseball legend Luis Gonzalez. honoringamericasveterans.org Scottsdale Civil War Roundtable 6 p.m. at the Scottsdale Public Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. This month’s Scottsdale Civil War Roundtable will host Historian Kristen M. Trout, who will lecture on former United States Senator John Brooks Henderson and the Missouri Civil War Museum. Doors open at 5 p.m. for meeting the speaker, book sale, and viewing Civil War videos. This event is free. scottsdalecwrt.org Canines + Cocktails 11 a.m. at The Herb Box, 7000 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale. To celebrate the 800+ dogs who have found loving homes and raise much-needed funds for the dogs at Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary comes the inaugural Canines + Cocktails: Brunch Edition event. Guests will find live entertainment, a curated menu, pet portrait demonstration, a wine + spirit pull, senior dog kissing booth and more. Tickets are $125 per person. foreverlovedpets.org Vineyards in the Valley 4 p.m. at the Clayton House, 3719 N. 75th St., Scottsdale. Vineyards in the Valley is an inaugural wine-tasting event to support healthcare initiatives in Haiti. This three-day celebration will host wine tastings, gourmet food pairings, VIP dinners at Scottsdale restaurants, and a charity auction. Standard tickets are $250, wine dinners with Amelia’s Restaurant and Francine are available for an additional cost. give.hopeforhaiti.com School of Ballet Arizona Fall Showcase Times vary, at Dorrance Theatre, 2835 E. Washington St., Phoenix. Join The School of Ballet Arizona for its annual Fall Showcase performance, where the beauty of classical ballet comes to life. This event highlights the progress of dancers across all levels, presenting a diverse range of performances. Tickets are $35 per person. balletaz.org School of Ballet Arizona Fall Showcase at Dorrance Theatre in Phoenix. UNBEATABLE LOANER CAR SALE! tinoferrulli@gmail.com 4725 North Scottsdale Road • Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Tino Ferrulli Looking for the perfect vehicle at an incredible price? Our exclusive Loaner Car Sale is here! 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