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CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN WITH GOODWILL CREATE UNIQUE COSTUMES, HOME DÉCOR AND GHOULISH GIFTS

Inside each neighborhood Goodwill, shoppers can use their imaginations to create one-of-a-kind costumes for the family, find fall décor or pick out a gift to take to a party.

Make room for new costumes during Swap Your Costume Week, October 8-14: Donate your old costume and receive a coupon for 20 percent off! Valid on seasonal items!

“Our Halloween selection is vast at each store,” said Courtney Nelson, vice president, marketing and communications at Goodwill. “We encourage people to shop early for the best selection and keep an open mind. You never know what you’re going to find at Goodwill, we have plenty of options to create a unique pirate, witch, pop star, superhero, goblin and more. Our home décor section has plenty of Halloween serving pieces, plates, mugs, etc. It’s a great way to change out your décor without spending a fortune.” Shop your local Goodwill of Central & Northern Arizona store for a one-of-a-kind Halloween costume, take a photo in your costume, share it with us by posting on our Facebook page by 11:59PM on October 31, 2018 to be entered in this year’s Costume Contest.

Prizes will be awarded to Best Costumes: 1st Place - $250 Goodwill Giftcard 2nd Place - $75 Goodwill Giftcard 3rd Place - $50 Goodwill Giftcard

For more information, and inspiration, visit www.goodwillaz.org/halloween.

YOUR LOCAL GOODWILL LOCATIONS: 1565 W. HAPPY VALLEY RD. PHOENIX, AZ 85085 18631 N. 19TH AVE. PHOENIX, AZ 85027

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The Deer Valley Unified School District invites your child to join the ALES ON RAILS WHEN: October 1 – October 31; 11:00 am – 5:00 pmBig Kid Book

WHERE: Verde Canyon Railroad, 300 N. Broadway, Clarkdale, AZClub! Let us help your child cultivate a love for reading – and get ready for

WHAT: In autumn, the cooling temperatures inspire the riparian foliage to mellow, filling the Verde Canyon with gold, amber and scarlet. The ripened kindergarten. We will periodically send your child a free book in the mail along with helpful advice for parents of 3-5 year olds. bronzing of the wilderness is echoed by rich Arizona craft beers served during Verde Canyon Railroad’s ever-popular Ales on Rails event. This popular seasonal party begins prior to the train’s 1:00pm departure, starting each day at 11:00 a.m. on the depot patio with a great selection of Arizona craft beers, ranging from light and summery Kolsch to high-octane lagers and You do not need to live within the Deer Valley Unified School District to IPAs, from coppery-red and Scotch ales to dark stouts and chocolate porters. participate. All children ages 3-5, who are not yet enrolled in kindergarten, The Deer Valley Uni ed School District invites your child to join the The Deer Valley Unified School District invites your child to join the Big Kid Book are eligible to join the Big Kid Book Club. Big Kid Book Club! Let us help your child cultivate a love for reading – and get ready for kindergarten. We will periodically send your child Club! Let us help your child cultivate a love for reading – and get ready for kindergarten. We will periodically send your child a free book in the mail along These Oktoberfest-style brews may have German roots but all are produced in Arizona breweries. ARIZONA STATE FAIR WHEN: October 5 – October 28 WHERE: Arizona State Fair & Coliseum, 1826 W. McDowell Rd. WHAT: The Arizona State Fair is the state’s largest festival, attracting over 1 million guests annually to rank as the 3rd highest attended state fair in the Sign up now and start receiving -your free books today! www.DVUSD.org/BookClub a free book in the mail along with helpful advice for parents of 3-5 year olds. You do not need to live within the Deer Valley Uni ed School District to participate. All children ages 3-5, who are not yet enrolled in with helpful advice for parents of 3-5 year olds. You do not need to live within the Deer Valley Unified School District to participate. All children ages 3-5, who are not yet enrolled in kindergarten, are eligible to join the Big Kid Book Club. kindergarten, are eligible to join the Big Kid Book Club. country and in the top 15 of North American Fairs. Featuring professional Sign up now and start receiving -your free books today! midway rides and games by Ray Cammack Shows, unique Fair foods, livestock

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OKTOBERFEST www.facebook.com/dvusdwww.facebook.com/dvusd www.dvusd.org/kindergarten www.facebook.com/dvusd WHEN: Sunday, October 7; 5 pm – 8 pm WHERE: Anthem Country Club, 2708 W. Anthem Club Dr. WHAT: Join us for our annual Oktoberfest Celebration!

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ARIZONA TACO FESTIVAL WHEN: October 13 & 14; 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. WHERE: 7555 N. Pima Rd. in Scottsdale WHAT: Over 100 varieties of tacos will be available both days, all for just $2

Music and Lyrics by Jeff Marx & Robert Lopez. Book by Jeff Whitty. Based on an original each. Now in its 9th year, it’s a taco-topia of epic proportions. Inside the event, concept by Robert Lopez & Jeff Marx. Originally Produced on Broadway by Kevin McCollum, Robyn Goodman, Jeffery Seller, you’ll find about 50 restaurants dishing out $2 tacos and bars/beverage stations serving margaritas, cervezas, water, and soda. Vendors will be on hand to sell Vineyard Theatre and The New Group Directed by Susan Gibson other food (mostly desserts) as well. Plus, there’s entertainment everywhere!

Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI) Highlights include Lucha Libre Wrestling, Chihuauhua Beauty Pageant, Kids Zone and more! Get tickets online at aztacofestival.com

NOV 30 - DEC 16

Adapted for the stage by James W Rodgers Based on the film by Frank Capra and the story by Peter Van Doren Stern Directed by Barbara L Surloff Presented through special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing

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TASTE OF CAVE CREEK WHEN: October 17 – October 18 WHERE: Stagecoach Village, 7100 E. Cave Creek WHAT: Ready to eat, drink, and be merry? Mark your calendars for the annual Taste of Creek festival, a valley tradition spanning more than 25 years. Mingle with neighbors, enjoy samples from local restaurants and bars, grab a drink from the beer garden, or dance your way between two stages of live music.

HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR & CAR SHOW WHEN: October 19; 6 – 8 p.m. WHERE: The Shops at Norterra, 2450 W. Happy Valley Rd. in Phoenix WHAT: Enjoy a BOO-tiful night of FREE family fun at The Shops at Norterra’s third annual Halloween Spooktacular & Car Show. Activities include a Halloween-themed car show with trunk-or-treating, costume contests for

kids, families and pets, live music, games, prizes, food samples, and plenty of trick-or-treat candy!

DISNEY TIM BURTON’S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS WHEN: Friday, October 19; 7:30 pm – Sunday, October 21; 4:30 pm WHERE: Phoenix Symphony, 1 N. 1st St., Suite 200, Phoenix WHAT: What’s this, what’s this?! It’s the wildly inventive world of Disney Tim Burton’s spooky classic The Nightmare Before Christmas™ shown in its entirety at Symphony Hall. Danny Elfman’s rambunctious, colorful score will roar to life in the hands of the The Phoenix Symphony as you follow Jack the Pumpkin King’s quest to seize Christmas on a huge screen above the orchestra.

FALL-O-WEEN WHEN: Saturday, October 20; 2 pm – 5 pm WHERE: Deer Valley Park, 2001 W. Wahalla Ln. WHAT: This family-oriented event will features arts and crafts, inflatables, a pumpkin patch and carnival games. Exhibits provided by Deer Valley Park Neighborhood Blockwatch Organization, Phoenix Police Department, Imagine Schools, Arizona Humane Society and Phoenix Public Library. Food and beverages will be available for purchase, provided by the Deer Valley Community Center PHXteens program. For more information call 602-4953735.

AUTUMNFEST ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR WHEN: October 20 & 21 WHERE: Anthem Community Council Community Park, 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy WHAT: This family-friendly event celebrates the season with fall-flavored festivities including arts and crafts vendors, carnival rides, pumpkin picking, an apple pie baking contest, and live entertainment.

GELATO FESTIVAL SCOTTSDALE WHEN: October 20 & 21; 7 p.m. WHERE: Kierland Commons, 15205 N. Kierland Blvd. in Scottsdale WHAT: Gelato Festival World Masters is the most important event dedicated to Artisan Italian Gelato. It is a challenge of Gelato Chefs that recognizes the greatest flavors through competition. The mission of Gelato Festival America is to spread the culture of Artisan Italian Gelato. Born in Florence, Italy, Gelato Festival is an all-star lineup where the biggest names in Gelato making compete against one another with a one-time flavor they have created just for the festival.

SALT RIVER FIELDS BALLOON SPOOKTACULAR WHEN: October 27 – October 28; 5 pm – 9:30 pm WHERE: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick Arena, 7555 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85258 WHAT: The annual Balloon Spooktacular offers a safe, fun and memorable trick-or-treat experience for the whole family. Kids of all ages will love this spectacularly spooky festival featuring nightly firework shows, live music, a pumpkin patch and a free KidsZone. More than 20 majestic hot air balloons illuminate the sky as they participate in the world’s longest continuous glow at over 3 hours, as well as offering tethered balloon rides and balloon candy stations serving up more than 4,000 pounds of candy.

BOOFEST WHEN: Saturday, October 27; 6 pm – 9 pm WHERE: Paseo Highlands Park, 35th Ave. and Pinnacle Peak Rd. WHAT: Free All-Ages Family Event Featuring: Live entertainment, Costume contest, Hayride, Train ride, Inflatable bouncers, Carnival games, Candy CAREFREE

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