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at the Holland Community Center 34250 N 60th St, Scottsdale, 85266 www.azfcf.org 480-488-1090

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Desert Foothills Theater presents

Jan. 17-26 • Fri/Sat 7:30 p.m.• Sun. 2 p.m. F Desert Foothills TheaterRIDAY/SATURDAY 7:30 PM – SUNDAY 2 PMSeason Sponsors Phillis and Peter Strupp 34250 N. 60th St., Orion Bldg.Season Sponsors Phillis and Peter Strupp Scottsdale, AZ 85266 www.DFTheater.org 480-488-1981 GENTLE YOGA WHEN: Tuesdays, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. WHERE: Desert Broom Library 29710 N. Cave Creek Rd. in Phoenix WHAT: Let instructor Elizabeth Boisson show you how to heal your mind, body and spirit with yoga. All skill levels welcome. Bring a mat or towel and wear comfortable clothes. FREE admission. Open to the public. Tickets will be handed out at the Information Desk beginning at 11 a.m.

KEELER’S NEIGHBORHOOD STEAKHOUSE HOSTS BEVAN CELLARS WINEMAKER’S DINNER WHEN: January 8, 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Keeler’s Neighborhood Steakhouse, 7212 E. Ho Hum Rd. in Carefree WHAT: Keeler’s Neighborhood Steakhouse is pleased to host a special fivecourse winemaker’s dinner featuring complementary pairings from Bevan Cellars. Each course of the exclusive menu features dishes developed by Chef Anthony Apolinar designed to enhance the flavors of each varietal. Cost is $125+; to reserve seating, call 602-374-4784.

THE MARICOPA COUNTY HOME AND GARDEN SHOW WHEN: January 10 – January 12, Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. WHERE: Arizona State Fairgrounds, 1826 W. McDowell Rd. in Phoenix WHAT: The largest home show in the Southwest returns to the Arizona State Fairgrounds. Back by popular demand, the Tiny Homes Street of Dreams, features smart technology, she sheds, man caves, farmhouse, and rustic. For three days only, don’t miss the chance to tour the unique collection of tiny home models. MCHomeshows.com

BARTLETT LAKE CHRISTMAS TREE HABITAT INSTALLMENTS WHEN: January 11, 8:30 a.m. WHERE: Bartlett Lake, 20808 E. Barlett Dam Rd. in Carefree WHAT: Volunteers are invited to help drop Christmas trees into Bartlett Lake (meet at the Yellow Cliffs boat ramp). Used Christmas trees ensure robust fish populations at this Tonto National Forest impoundment. Bring a pair of gloves, a real and decoration-free Christmas tree and help conserve sport-fishing opportunities for future generations! Contact Bryant Dickens at 623-236-7593 with questions.

DESERT GARDENING SIMPLIFIED WHEN: January 11, 9:30 a.m.-noon WHERE: Town Council Chambers, 33 Easy Street and Nonchalant Avenue in Carefree WHAT: 2020 Carefree Desert Gardens welcomes horticulturist, Noelle Johnson, aka AZ Plant Lady and writer of the popular garden blog ‘Ramblings from a Desert Garden’. Noelle, with her degree in Urban Horticulture, is an instructor at Desert Botanical Garden. She teaches popular online courses on desert gardening. She will share how to avoid and fix mistakes in the garden and give us her tried and true strategies for creating an enticing, long-lasting outdoor space. A $5.00 donation (or more) is appreciated to support these programs. For information call 480-488-3686.

SCOTT MCKAY GALLERY EXHIBIT: PHOTOGRAPHY — F-STOPS & SHUTTER SPEEDS WHEN: January 11, 4:30-6:30 p.m. WHERE: Holland Gallery of Fine Art, 34250 N 60th St. in Scottsdale

WHAT: A free artist’s reception with refreshments where guests can view Scott McKay’s artistic photos that are void of computer manipulation and color changes. Although Scott’s photos have the illusion as double or multiple exposures, all images are actually taken with only one exposure, employing various F-stops and shutter speeds to achieve photos that appear almost like paintings. For more, visit www.scottmckayMP.com.

BUSINESS PROS CONNECT WHEN: January 15, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. WHERE: New York Bagels N Bialys, 8876 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd. #100 in Scottsdale WHAT: Please join fellow entrepreneurs for our monthly networking meeting. We are here to build relationships and exchange referrals. This is a FREE non-industry exclusive event and we would love to hear about you and your business! Be sure to bring plenty of business cards. Brought to you by Eculeus Group Publishing, Scottsdale North News and The Scott Gaertner Group.

RUSSO AND STEELE GALA WHEN: Wednesday, January 15, 6:30-10 p.m. WHERE: Auction grounds at North 101 Freeway and Scottsdale Rd. in Scottsdale WHAT: The RS Gala will be a night of glitz and glam for attendees. Festivities at the cocktail attire affair include, dancing, live music and both a silent and live auction. Guests will sample hors d’oeuvres from the Valley’s top chefs. Tables and individual tickets are available online at russoandsteele.com/rs-galacelebration-2020.

30TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF FINE ART WHEN: Daily, January 18 – March 29, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. WHERE: 18400 North Hayden Road in Scottsdale WHAT: Arizona’s longest-running art show, the Celebration of Fine Art, will return to Scottsdale for its 30th year with 100 acclaimed and emerging artists from throughout the country. Throughout the 10 weeks, guests can also catch artist demonstrations of their process, attend an Art Discovery Series, which is held each Friday from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., walk the outdoor sculpture garden, which features nearly 100 pieces of life-sized and monumental sculpture, and enjoy lunch or wine in the cafe. In the outdoor sculpture garden, guests can also see woodturning, welding, kiln firings, and bronze pouring demonstrations weekly.

CAREER CONNECTORS WHEN: January 16, 9 a.m. WHERE: Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd. in Scottsdale WHAT: Are you in career transition? Come and discover Career Connectors, a nonprofit organization connecting professionals to high quality resources and hiring companies. Events are available at no cost. Each event includes professional career speakers with presentations on relevant job search topics, three to four featured hiring companies, networking, resume help, career coaches, LinkedIn coaches and business portraits. For more information, visit www.careerconnectors.org or call 480-442-5806.

AMERICANO! WHEN: Performances begin January 29 at 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Phoenix Theatre, 1825 N. Central Ave. in Phoenix WHAT: This musical true story follows Tony, the child of immigrants who discovers his undocumented status when he tries to enlist in the Marines. With his lifelong dream of serving in the military vanishing quickly, Tony must confront his family, his heritage, and a deeply divided country. Featuring a sumptuous original score of new music, Americano! casts a profoundly human light on what it means to be a Dreamer.