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OPEN 7-DAYS A WEEK THROUGH MARCH 24 26540 N Scottsdale Rd at Jomax ArizonaFineArtEXPO.com 480-837-7163 10-week Season Pass $10; Military/Seniors $8 • Open Daily–Rain or Shine–10-6

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DIVORCE CHANGES EVERYTHING: FIND YOUR INDEPENDENCE WHEN: March 5 from 5:30 – 7 p.m., and March 6 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Affinity Wealth Advisory Group, 7010 E. Chauncey Ln. Suite 200 in Phoenix WHAT: Are you a woman who is considering or experiencing a divorce? Ameriprise Financial invites you to join us for a special seminar hosted and presented by Renee A. Hanson, private wealth advisor with Affinity Wealth Advisory Group. Get the help, support and information you need to: • Understand what financial issues you can expect as you move forward with the process • Take control over the situation for your emotional and financial health • Focus on your children’s needs • Look ahead to the next chapters of your life Space is limited. Please make a reservation by calling (602) 923-9800 or by e-mailing Kim.Hoppens@AMPF.com. This is an informational seminar. There is no cost or obligation.

SCOTTSDALE ARTS FESTIVAL WHEN: March 8 – 10 WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 WHAT: This event features 170 awe-inspiring artists from throughout North America who display their work for sale on the beautiful grounds of the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall. Works of art are available for purchase directly from the artists and from the Scottsdale Arts Festival’s online art auction. Visitors also enjoy continuous live music and entertainment from Arizona’s top bands and performers, temporary art projects, fun activities for children and families, and delicious foods and beverages including a wine and beer tasting garden.

MEDICINE PLANTS OF THE DESERT CLASS WHEN: March 11 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. WHERE: Foothills Community Foundation, 34250 N. 60th St. Bldg B. in Scottsdale WHAT: Learn to make infusions, poultices, ointments, and tinctures using desert plants. Take several home with you!

PLAN FOR THE FUTURE: MAXIMIZING YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS WHEN: March 12 from 5:30 – 7 p.m., and March 13 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Affinity Wealth Advisory Group, 7010 E. Chauncey Ln. Suite 200 in Phoenix WHAT: With all the talk about taxes, budget deficits, and legislative changes, Social Security seems to be in the news once again. This complimentary seminar will explain what you need to know about: • Whether Social Security can provide the income you need when you retire. How to make the most of your Social Security benefits. • Sources of retirement income beyond Social Security. • The more you know about Social Security, the more confident you can feel about your retirement dreams. Space is limited. Please make a reservation by calling (602) 923-9800 or by e-mailing Kim.Hoppens@AMPF.com. This is an informational seminar. There is no cost or obligation. ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE AND FAIRE WHEN: March 16 at 10 a.m. WHERE: The Irish Cultural Center, 1106 N. Central Ave. in Phoenix WHAT: The Parade starts at 10 a.m. at 3rd Street and Sheridan and heads south through the streets of Downtown Phoenix. The Parade features a variety of performers, entertainers and floats including marching bands, Irish dancers, and bag pipers. Following the parade, the Phoenix St. Patrick’s Day

Faire begins at the Irish Cultural Center at Hance Park. Come enjoy three stages of Irish music, Irish stepdancing, bagpipers, food and beverages, Irish crafts and merchandise, genealogy, Irish clubs, children’s area, and a VIP pub hosting a craft beer tasting.

WILDFLOWER HIKE WHEN: March 17 from 7:45 a.m. – 10 a.m. WHERE: Granite Mountain Trailhead, 31402 N. 136th St. in Scottsdale WHAT: Hosted by McDowell Sonoran Conservancy Guided Hike and Bike Tours. Come celebrate spring in the desert and experience the Preserve dressed in its most beautiful colors. Join Steve Dodd on this Easy hike to discover the incredible variety of flowers in this area of the preserve. 3 miles over 2 hours.

LPGA TOUR’S BANK OF HOPE FOUNDERS CUP WHEN: March 19 – 24 WHERE: Wildfire Golf Club at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort, 5350 E. Marriott Dr. in Phoenix WHAT: The top women golfers in the world will tee it up and compete at Wildfire Golf Club for the LPGA’s Bank of Hope Cup. The Bank of Hope Founders Cup pays tribute to the people who had a major role in creating the LPGA.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP WHEN: March 25, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. WHERE: Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove Ave. in Scottsdale WHAT: Need someone to talk with that knows what you’re experiencing? This is a group of people with optimism and knowledge that can listen and help. Everyone is welcome to give and get support in this group.

CHICAGO WHEN: March 28 – March 31 WHERE: Orpheum Theatre, 203 W. Adams St. in Phoenix WHAT: In 2014, Chicago became the longest-running American musical on Broadway. Winner of six Tony Awards®, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy Award® and the coveted Academy Award® for Best Picture, Chicago holds its place as one of the greatest musicals in history. Chicago’s jazz-inspired choreography continues to wow audiences across the country and the world. Chicago has everything that makes musical theater great. Enjoy one showstopper after the next in this longest-running American musical on Broadway.

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