• September 2017 • 17
THINGS TO DO
AWARD-WINNING FAMILY CAMPOUT PROGRAM CREATES FUN-FILLED OUTDOOR ADVENTURES FOR ONE WEEKEND AT A STATE PARK
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oin the fun at Arizona State Parks and Trails award-winning Family Campout Program this fall! The program gives kids a break from electronics and introduces them to new outdoor adventures for oneweekend at a state park. The program is ideal for those new to camping but all are welcome to share in this weekend experience. An activity filled weekend could include fishing, archery, mountain biking, hiking, or birding, depending on the date and park chosen. Trained camp coordinators will assist by teaching campers how to set up a tent, prepare food outside, build a fire and work on a service project. The
program fee is $90 for a family of up to four people. Additional family members are $5 each for up to six people. Sorry, children five and younger and pets cannot attend this program. Fall 2017 registration is now open! Visit AZStateParks.com/familycamp to register and for more information: September 16-17 - Cattail Cove State Park - Lake Havasu City September 23-24 - Homolovi State Park - Winslow October 7-8 - Lyman Lake State Park - St. Johns October 14-15 - Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area - Show Low
October 28-29 - Kartchner Caverns State Park - Benson November 4-5 - Picacho Peak State Park - Eloy December 2-3 - Lost Dutchman State Park - Apache Junction Arizona State Parks and Trails’ Family Campout Program was the recipient of the 2015 Youth Enrichment Award from the Arizona Parks and Recre-
ation Association and recipient of the Tourism Spirit of Service Award at the 2016 Arizona Governor’s Conference on Tourism. For information about all 35 Arizona State Parks and Natural Areas, the Trails and Off-Highway Vehicle Programs and State Historic Preservation Office call 1-877-MY-PARKS or visit azstateparks.com.
SEND US YOUR EVENTS!
We want to publish your Desert Ridge Area events! Submit press releases or event descriptions to news@egpublishing.com Be sure to include event title, date, time, place, cost and details including contact number or website. The deadline for the September issue is August 10.
A Step in Time Our Hero’s Revisited A Black-tie Dinner Dance Fundraiser to Benefit The Wounded Warrior Project and Task Force Omega. Thursday, October 19, 2017 | 6 to 10 pm Orange Tree Golf Resort
10601 N. 56th St. | Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Tickets - $75 www.cbeevents.com/step 623-252-5665
The 101 Referral Network Fall Magical Mixer Rick Bronson’s HOUSE OF COMEDY 5350 E. High Street, Suite 105, Phoenix, AZ 85054
Monday, October 9 • 5:30-8pm
Open to Professionals, Business Owners & Friends • Mix and Mingle with Scottsdale Business Owners • Enjoy Award-winning Magician Eric Giliam • Entertainment by Comedy Ventriloquist Chuck Field • Open cash bar & delicious food menu • Participate in a 50/50 raffle • Shop with over 25 Local Vendors Author - Keith Mueller • BASC Expertise • Cruise Planners • Deer Valley Times Newspaper Dutchman Spa Service • Fibi & Clo of New York • KFNX - Independent Talk Radio Lipsense • Lularoe • Makeup Eraser • Maricopa County Chamber • Mansfield Tech Solutions NetworkingPhoenix.com • North Tatum Times Newspaper • Paint Night Phoenix • Party Time Mixes Pawsitive Friendships • People’s Mortgage • Phoenix Metro Chamber • Rodan and Fields Shape Up Us • Suitable Extensions • The Beamer • Thirty One Gifts • Plus More!
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