DECEMBER 202    Jingle Bell Jive 11 a.m. at Hotel Valley Ho, 6850 E. Main St., Scottsdale. AZ Opera is hosting a luncheon that promises merriment and surprises. Guests will be treated to a cocktail reception, three- course plated lunch and various live performances. This event is chaired by Jenny Holsman Tetreault and benefits the programs at AZ Opera. Tickets start at $250 per person. azopera.org Bud Shootout Golf Tournament 7:30 a.m. at Camelback Golf Club, 7847 N. Mockingbird Lane, Scottsdale. This year the 32nd Annual Bud Shootout is supporting the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s college scholarship initiatives. The event kicks off with breakfast, then a four- man scramble golf game with contests on each course. The tournament ends with lunch and an awards ceremony. Registration prices vary. azhcc.com      Troon Grass League Championship 3-9 p.m. Thursday, 12 p.m. Friday at Grass Clippings Rolling Hills, 1415 N. Mill Ave., Tempe. The Troon Access GL Championship brings two days and nights and 36 holes of high stakes par 3 golf, live country music concerts, food trucks, a beer garden and more to Tempe. Attendees can watch two- person golf teams, including Phoenix United and Scottsdale Strikers, as they compete – and at this event, it’s okay to get loud! Tickets are $20. grassclippingsaz.com   FQ Story Historic Home Tour 11 a.m. starting at 11th Ave. and Willetta in Phoenix. The F.Q. Story Home Tour and Holiday Marketplace features historic homes, creative gardens, an historic school, vendors, food trucks and the famous Cookie House with home baked goodies. Historic homes open their doors at 11 a.m. for the tour and the marketplace will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person. fqstoryhometour.org Phoenix Electric Light Parade 7 p.m., starting at Central and Montebello Aves. For more than three decades, the APS Light Parade has delighted the public with a two-mile- EVENTS Arcadia Boy Scout Troop 6 is having their annual drive-thru wreath sale at Prince of Peace (3641 N. 56th St., Phoenix) on December 7 and 8 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or while supplies last. Proceeds from this fundraiser help Troop 6 fund backpacking trips, camp outings and community service projects. Wreaths – and other greenery and decorations – start at $30. A new comic book store, Cosmic Comics , has opened in the Arcadia Birdcage Plaza near 44th St. and Thomas Road. Cosmic Comics specializes in Godzilla-themed memorabilia, but they also offer an extensive collection of retro and modern comic books, figurines, games, records, apparel and more. The store plans on debuting movie and game nights and events in the future. Learn more on Instagram @cosmiccomics2024 Join Arcadia News for our monthly Meet and Greet to check out the latest edition and meet the people behind your good news newspaper! The next event takes place on January 6 at Scooptacular, 4730 E. Indian School Road. For more, email editor@arcadianews.com Paul Komidina and Kristina Spellman are hosting 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, email arcadialuminaries@gmail.com The 33rd annual ZooLights event is here! Ongoing until January 12, 2025, families will find four million twinkling lights and a music-in-motion light show. Check out the zoo’s Wildlife Lanterns, the Glow Garden, photo booths, hot cocoa, s’mores and snacks, and of course, photos with Santa! There will be a sensory-friendly night on December 2. Zoolights is open from 5:30-10:30 p.m. at Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy. General admission is $30. phoenixzoo.org ‘Tis the Season superstore (8960 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale) is officially open. The store offers décor, accessories and a collection of 13 fully custom-designed Christmas trees on display. Shoppers can purchase a fully decorated tree (including optional installation), individual ornaments, sprays, glass ornaments, garlands and Santas of every size. ‘Tis the Season also offers decorating classes, corporate décor and installation. tistheseasonscottsdale.com Nourish PHX (501 S. 9th Ave., Phoenix) is hosting a toy drive through December 6. Options are to “adopt” a child and shop their holiday wish list, donate gift cards or donate the following: gift wrap and bags, new kids clothing, makeup, sports equipment, building sets, hygiene items, etc. Gifts should be donated to the office unwrapped. nourishphx.org Pita Jungle is participating in the “Empty Bowls” fundraiser , aimed at supporting Arizona nonprofit Waste Not, which works to alleviate hunger and reduce food waste in the community. Guests can purchase a limited number of hand-crafted clay bowls made by artisans from the Arizona Clay Association for $20 at select Pita Jungle locations across the state. pitajungle.com This year, Jamma Jingles is collecting new, unwrapped pajamas and gently used or new books to benefit The Foster Alliance. Donations can be dropped off at 7819 E. Paradise Lane in Scottsdale until December 20. magicalbuilders.org/jammajingles From December 6-15, Arizonans can donate new, unwrapped toys for children who are hospitalized at PCH during the holidays. Donations can be dropped off at the Rosenberg Medical Plaza (1920 E. Cambridge Ave.) on weekdays from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and weekends from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. On December 23 and 24, a special area will be transformed into Toyland where parents can “shop” for gifts free of charge for their hospitalized children. phoenixchildrensfoundation.org The Foundation for Senior Living is looking for volunteers for their Christmas Angels program to sponsor a gift up to $30 for a low-income senior or adult with mental illness. Gifts will be distributed to FSL group homes or to individuals living in low-income housing throughout Maricopa. Volunteers can sign up by December 10 and deliver a wrapped gift to FSL’s corporate office (1201 E. Thomas Road) by December 13. For more, email adeleon@fsl.org. 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CEMBER 2024   long illuminated event featuring musicians, marching bands, trucks, floats, balloons and performances. This year’s theme is “Let Every Holiday Shine!” Afterward, children can take pictures with Santa, participate in workshops, and engage in other fun activities. phoenix.gov Holiday Bazaar 10 a.m. at St. Stephen’s, 2310 N. 56th St., Phoenix. This annual marketplace is chock-full of talented artists and crafters showcasing their homemade wares. There will also be live music and food and beverages for purchase…and maybe even a holiday surprise or two. This event is free for all ages. ststephens.org  Scrooge! 3 p.m. at the Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy. Arizona Theatre Company’s musical extravaganza, “Scrooge,” celebrates the season with the story of Ebenezer Scrooge and a tale of transformation and redemption. With songs by Grammy-winner and Tony-nominated composer Leslie Bricusse, this unique rendition will run until December 28. Tickets start at $70. tempecenterforthearts.com Holidays at Uptown Plaza 11 a.m. at Uptown Plaza, 100 E. Camelback Road. The man in red will be on-site at this festive celebration! Guests can get their photo taken with Santa while listening to live music and performances, and participating in a seasonal craft activity that you can take home. This event is free. uptownplazaphx.com  ACI Luncheon 10:30 a.m. at Arizona Biltmore, 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix. The Arizona Costume Institute is hosting its annual luncheon to celebrate fashion and support the PhxArt fashion-design collection. Guests can kick off their morning with a champagne reception and style-focused luxury raffle, lunch and a program with keynote speaker and international fashion designer Christian Siriano. Ticket prices vary. arizonacostumeinstitute.org   Pawlidays 4-6 p.m. at Royal Palms Resort, 5200 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. Pawlidays is a festive, fur-a-good-cause event to benefit Almost There Pet Rescue. Guests can indulge in a unique happy hour – bring your pups along – that includes special treats and festive sips for both pups and their owners, plus a paw ornament making activity. Admission is free. almostthererescue.org Alice in a Winter Wonderland Bus Tour 5 p.m. at Burton Barr Library, 1221 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. New York Times bestselling author Jan Brett is heading to Phoenix to promote her new book, “Alice in a Winter Wonderland,” where the well-known characters are reimagined as Alaska’s native animals. At the event, Jan will do a drawing demonstration, Q&A and book signing. This event is free but registration is recommended. changinghands.com    Phoestivus 5-10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. on Saturday, at 720 N. 5th St. Downtown Phoenix presents the 15th annual Phoestivus craft market, presented by Community Food Connections. The three-day outdoor event will feature 175 small business vendors, music, food and appearances by Phreddie the Yeti and Hipster Santa. The free event is open to humans – and pets – of all ages. Donations will be accepted. phoestivus.com   The Nutcracker 7:30 p.m. at Symphony Hall, 75 N. 2nd St., Phoenix. The Nutcracker is one of the most well-known ballets, and now, families can see it brought to life thanks to Ballet Arizona and the Phoenix Symphony. Audiences will watch scenes set to Tchaikovsky’s familiar songs, complete with dancing mice, the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Nutcracker Prince, the Mouse King and the “Waltz of the Flowers.” The show runs December 6-24, and tickets start at $40. balletaz.org Cars & Tattoos for a Cause 6 p.m. at Sentient Tattoo Collective, 227 S. Smith Road, Tempe. Sentient Tattoo is bringing the community together through art, cars, and compassion. This year’s theme is Nightmare Before Christmas, and attendees are encouraged to dress up and get a flash tattoo – with 50 percent of proceeds going to Lost Our Home pet rescue – and browse through hundreds of classic cars while visiting with adoptable pets. Attendance is free, tattoos are $130. sentienttattoocollective.com The Nutcracker at Symphony Hall in Phoenix. Phoestivus in Downtown Phoenix. tinoferrulli@gmail.com 4725 North Scottsdale Road • Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Tino Ferrulli 2024 GLB250W 2024 C300 ‘TIS THE SEASON FOR SAVINGS HOLIDAY LOANER CAR SALE Be the Santa of your family with a stunning 2024 Mercedes loaner vehicle! These lightly driven vehicles have passed an extensive certification process and are ready to take you on your next adventure. Starting at just $36,994 with rates as low as 3.99% for up to 72 months—and no money down with approved credit. Give the gift of luxury this holiday season—call me today to schedule a test drive. Wishing you Happy Holidays and a Joyous New Year!