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March 2026
March 2026, page 9

MARCH 2026 8    Arcadia Auto Rama 8-11 a.m. at Hopi Elementary School, 5110 E. Lafayette Blvd., Phoenix. Exhibitor registration is currently open for those who would like to be in the show. Guests can browse through cars, trucks, tractors and specialty vehicles. Trophies will be given out for Best in Show – People’s Choice, Best in Arcadia and Judges’ Choice. It costs $20 to register, but there’s no admission for spectators. acmna.org   A Roaring ’20s Affair 5 p.m. at Mountain America Stadium, 500 E. Veterans Way, Tempe. Celebrate the inspiring stars of Camp Patrick during a Roaring ’20s-themed gala under the night sky. There will be dinner, drinks, silent and live auctions, and stories highlighting how Camp Patrick supports kids and young adults living with Spina Bifida. Tickets start at $250 per person. camppatrick.com Star Party 6:30 p.m. at Apache Wash Trailhead Park, 1600 E. Sonoran Desert Dr., Phoenix. Phoenix Astronomical Star Parties are exactly what they sound like – an evening of staring at the night sky! PAS experts will be on-hand to show attendees different parts of the sky – you might see different galaxies, star clusters, planets… the options and the beauty are endless. Bring your telescope if you have one! This event is free. pasaz.org Veritas Music Fest 3-9 p.m. at Veritas Prep, 3102 N. 56th St., Phoenix. The eighth annual Veritas Music Fest happens today. Guests can come out and enjoy various student-run and professional performers and bands and win prizes from the raffle drawing. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Tickets are $5 per person or $25 per carload. veritasprep.greatheartsamerica.org  Bunny Brunch 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. at the Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy. Breakfast and fun in one. Guests can enjoy a brunch buffet, photos with the Easter Bunny, and admission into the zoo, which is included with the Bunny Brunch ticket price: adults are $46, kids are $38. phoenixzoo.org Windsor Square Historic Home Tour 11 a.m., starting at 200 E. Orange Dr., Phoenix. The Windsor Square home tour allows attendees to check out eleven homes in an array of architectural styles, including Spanish Colonial Revival, International and Transitional Ranch, and afterwards, visit a variety of jewelry, craft and other vendors at the street fair. A day of shopping, history, live music and more – sounds like the perfect Sunday! Tickets are $30. windsorsquarephoenix.com ACMNA’s founder Gerrit Steenblik (red hat) and former ACMNA President Paul Barnes (red shirt) with Gerrit’s 1952 Ford Pickup at the Arcadia Auto Rama. PHOTO: AMANDA MCCAULEY

p a i d a d v e r t i s e m e n t Record Breaking Sales Since the beginning of the year, two homes in Arcadia and one in Biltmore closed at record-breaking prices. In all three transactions, we represented the seller. Record prices are not about luck or perfect timing. They are about preparation and a deeper understanding of the market. Breaking records requires thoughtful pricing strategy, controlled pre-market exposure, precise buyer targeting, and careful attention to presentation. From photography and narrative to agent outreach and private previews, every step is intentional. Tucker Blalock Managing Broker, Co-Founder 602.561.0445 | Tucker@TheBrokery.com Oleg Bortman Associate Broker, Co-Founder 602.402.2296 | Oleg@TheBrokery.com WHERE EXPERIENCE MATTERS At Landmark Title we set the standard for personal attention, security and service,because what’s important to you is important to us. Your needs are our priority, and we are dedicated to ensuring your satisfaction with every interaction. www.LTAAG.com | 602.748.2800 Each property had its own story and its own challenges. Achieving these outcomes required understanding not just what the market had done, but where it was willing to go. When ceilings move in Arcadia and Biltmore, it is rarely accidental. It is the result of our disciplined strategy, strong relationships, and the trust our clients place in us to execute at the highest level. Anyone can list your home, but when it comes to maximizing your sale, nobody does it better. The choice is obvious. The choice is us. ARCADIA 5517 E Mariposa $3,915,000 Highest sale for a lot under 34,000 square feet with buyer intent to build new construction ARCADIA 4108 N 52nd St $2,000,000 Highest sale of a floodplain lot in Arcadia Proper BILTMORE 3186 E Stella Ln $2,900,000 Highest sale of a home in Biltmore Greens