Where to Visit Santa

SANTA… I KNOW HIM!!!

By Dave McMinn

Santa loves North Phoenix. Maybe it’s the abundance of families. Maybe it’s the proximity to the North Pole. Maybe it’s the aviation support facilities at Deer Valley Airport. It’s tough to know exactly what makes our part of town so popular with the Big Guy in Red (he doesn’t do many interviews), but we’re always glad to have him!

With schedules only getting busier in the weeks leading up to Christmas, it may prove diffi cult to track down Santa Claus with your toy requests. Luckily, he’s got quite an extensive pre-Christmas tour schedule. Here’s a listing of scheduled appearances by Santa in North Phoenix:

OUTLETS AT ANTHEM

4250 W. Anthem Way, Phoenix, AZ 85086 outletsanthem.com (623) 465-9500

The Outlets at Anthem, home of Arizona’s tallest Christmas tree, features two Santa-themed events this year. All the good little girls and boys have lots of opportunities to get some face time with Santa.

Breakfast with Santa

A $5 admission gets you breakfast with Kris Kringle himself, including pancakes, sausage, and milk. Then join in for storytime, kid’s activities, live entertainment, goody bags, and more! All proceeds benefi t the Daisy Mountain Firefi ghters Charities.

Santa Schedule Saturday, December 1 • 8:30am-10am

Santa’s Cottage

Come Explore Santa’s Cottage, where wishes are whispered and holiday dreams begin. Experience the magic of Christmas with crafts, holiday stories, and a visit with Santa himself. Photos with Santa Claus available for purchase.

Santa Schedule Every day through Christmas Eve. Hours vary by day.

DEER VALLEY AIRPORT

702 W. Deer Valley Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85027 deervalleyairportrestaurant.com (623) 582-5454

Santa Fly-ins

Because of his great respect for the aviation industry, Santa has scheduled eight fl y-ins at Deer Valley Airport. The jolly old elf will arrive via helicopter on weekends throughout December. Mr. Claus will be available for photos (bring your own camera), and families can dine before or after at the legendary Deer Valley Restaurant, where kids eat free on Santa days. Details available at deervalleyairportrestaurant.com.

Santa Schedule Saturday, December 15 • 10am & 3pm* Sunday, December 16 • 10am & 3pm* Saturday, December 22 • 10am & 3pm** Sunday, December 23 • 10am & 3pm**

(The elves say that the 3pm visit is usually less crowded)

*H elicopter services provided by Phoenix Police D epartm ent **H elicopter services provided by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s D epartm ent

HAPPY VALLEY TOWNE CENTER

2501 W. Happy Valley Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85027 shophvtc.com/winter (602) 553-2706

Winter Wonderland

The home of Walmart, Lowe’s, and Starbucks is hosting their fi rst Winter Wonderland event. Step into a holiday celebration fi lled with music, games, crafts, mini train rides, snow, and more! You’re invited to snap free photos with Santa Claus after his festive fi retruck arrival (Bring your own camera). Just follow the snowfall to the parking lot near Dollar Tree.

Santa Schedule Friday, December 7 • 5pm-7pm

ELEVATE COFFEE COMPANY

(Located at The Shops at Norterra) 2460 W. Happy Valley Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85085 norterrashopping.com/events/santa-saturdays (602) 341-5480

Santa Saturdays

Father Christmas LOVES a good cuppa’ Joe. So, it’s no surprise that you’ll fi nd him hanging out at Elevate every Saturday, now through Christmas. Stop by for a FREE photo with Santa, plus gifts for the kids! While you’re there, treat yourself to a world-class latte, hot chocolate, caramel apple cider, or fruit smoothie.

Santa Schedule Saturday, December 1 • 11am-1pm Saturday, December 8 • 11am-1pm Saturday, December 15 • 11am-1pm Saturday, December 22 • 11am-1pm

SHOPS AT NORTERRA

2460 W. Happy Valley Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85085 norterrashopping.com (623) 582-9599

Cruisin’ With Santa Holiday Car Show

This holiday-themed show on Main Street features live music, free food samples, free kids crafts, free holiday gift wrapping, and free photos with Santa (plus a free gift for the kids). St. Nick pulls in at 6 p.m. in a holiday red corvette. Sit on his lap and tell him about that ’57 Chevy you’ve been wanting!

Santa Schedule Friday, December 14 • 6pm-8pm

COVER STORY AVENUE 27 – FINE DINING RESTAURANT NOW OPEN AT BARRY GOLDWATER HS

The region’s fi rst student-run, full- watch students at work while their food is service, open-to-the public restaurant being expertly prepared. has opened on the campus of Barry “We are teaching to the standards of any The restaurant, built by McCarthy Building at the restaurant, said Andy Fillion, Chef Mattheis, along with fellow chef and Working together, architect DLR Group that will be open to the public,” said Pam in West-MEC, said Jayme Fitzpatrick, Goldwater High School. “What this means for us, is that we can make learning even more relevant for our Students and staff cut the ribbon and kids, and that our students have authentic offi cially opened AVENUE 27, a new experiences to apply what they are learning restaurant that allows students to have by running a business and serving actual real-world experiences like none before, customers,” Barry Goldwater High School said chef and teacher Ryan Mattheis. The Principal Anita Stulc said. “Avenue fi ne-dining restaurant can accommodate 27 provides a full-service restaurant about 64 diners. experience. This opens up a whole new of the top culinary schools, and we aim to Upgrading the space, technology, and educate students about every aspect of the equipment for students has enhanced culinary industry, but our focus is also to the overall educational opportunities of provide true real-world experience through the Culinary Arts students who will do work-based learning,” Chef Mattheis said. everything from create menus to prep, Companies, was a complete remodel of “The attention to detail and the overall the previous kitchen and classroom space, experience for customers and students who to create a new welcoming storefront aspire to become professional chefs was the with windows, a canopy, and accessibility most inspiring part of this project,” Fillion from the exterior for the public to dine said. project manager for McCarthy Building Although the restaurant will be run by Companies. Additional parking spaces were culinary students, it also serves as a unique added, as well as new public restrooms. way for other programs at Barry Goldwater teacher Esther Skinner, were instrumental “We have the opportunity to involve in the design and construction process with everyone on campus. Our marketing and the teams. They provided feedback to truly graphic design students will produce make the layout work best for the students advertising materials. Art students will as they serve diners. have their artwork hanging in our dining “From day one, Chef Ryan had a clear Our law enforcement students will provide vision for an enhanced culinary arts security and student musicians will provide program at Barry Goldwater High School. entertainment,” Principal Anita Stulc said. and Deer Valley Unifi ed School District To start, AVENUE 27 will operate only on crafted a cost effective and fl exible solution Friday evenings with tentative hours set that offers a range of menu options and from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Dining is open allows students to learn all aspects of to the public by reservation. To make a culinary arts, from menu planning to fi ve reservation email Avenue27@dvusd.org or star service in a new upscale restaurant call 623-445-3227. Loeffelman, FAIA, DLR Group K-12 Guests can expect a fi ne dining experience education leader. unique to the Valley, Chef Mattheis said. The project was funded through CTED Menus will change frequently and refl ect Funds as part of the district’s membership the seasons. world for our students.” cook, and serve meals to customers. High School to be involved. room with the opportunity to sell them. Career and Technical Education Manager. “Our goal is to appeal to anyone and everyone in our community and offer a The kitchen was intentionally designed dining experience that is rare in our part of with an open concept, where diners can the Valley,” Chef Mattheis said.

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