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Spring Concert Series Kicks Off at Kierland Commons By Emma Wolff THE MONTH OF MAY BRINGS WARMER WEATHER, BLOOMING FLOWERS, AND MUSIC AT KIERLAND COMMONS. Kierland Commons, located at 15205 N. Kierland Boulevard in Scottsdale, is relaunching its Live Music in the Plaza events starting May 2 and running through the end of the month. Every Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m., Kierland Commons will host a band in its center lawn. Featured bands for May are NEON and Sugahbeat. NEON is a local band with an upbeat energy. It is hard not to dance or tap your toes while listening to their music. They have been in the Valley for many years now so you may have seen them perform at the Blue Martini, the Biltmore Fashion Park, the Scottsdale Princess, or many other locations. Tunes performed by Sugahbeat will
make you feel like you are relaxing on the beach. They have a fun musical blend of Jamaican soul, pop and classic rock sounds. You may have seen them perform at Hotel Valley Ho, Tempe Festival of the Arts, or the Desert Botanical Gardens. If you have not had the chance to listen to either of these bands, or if you are a returning fan, these concerts are a perfect excuse for getting outdoors. Concerts in the plaza will be taking COVID-19 precautions to keep the attendees and shoppers safe. It will be outdoors, socially distanced, and mask guidelines will apply. Live Music in the Plaza is a great opportunity to listen to local bands, support local shops, and attend a fun, free activity perfect for the whole family. For more information on the concert series or the shops at Kierland Commons, visit kierlandcommons.com.
Martin Pear JCC Gears Up for a Charity Golf Tournament May 26 MARTIN PEAR JCC (“THE J”) IS LOOKING TO INFUSE A LITTLE NORMALCY BACK INTO THE LIVES OF ITS SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY ALL IN THE NAME OF GIVING BACK. After a five-year break, The J Golf Tournament is returning to the Kierland Golf Club on May 26. Participants will enjoy an 8 a.m. shotgun start scramble with continental breakfast being served just before teeing off. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Martin Pear JCC Smile campaign, which provides scholarships, programs, and services. “The past year has been tough on so many families in our community,” says co-chairs Sara Schneider and David Weiner, in a joint statement. “Throughout this time, the doors of The J have stayed open, ensuring it remains a safe place for all to use and enjoy. The 2021 J Golf Tournament will help to fund the important work being done by way of providing scholarships, programs, and services to those who need them most in our community.” 4 • May 2021 • THE SCOTTSDALE STANDARD
This year’s tournament includes a few exciting elements like the opportunity to cruise around the course on a GolfBoard (an oversized skateboard for golf) or an Ellwee Turf Rider (a four-wheel single-rider ATV electric cart), and the chance to win a two-year lease on a 2021 Porsche Macan. “We are thrilled to be bringing back this tournament and excited at the prospect of continuing to raise vital funding to support our community, especially during this extended period of uncertainty,” says Jay Jacobs, CEO of Martin Pear JCC. “Our community never ceases to amaze me with their generosity. I am looking forward to welcoming all of our tournament participants and esteemed sponsors to what is sure to be a fantastic day of competition, relaxation, and enjoyment all in support of The J.” The J Golf Tournament is sponsored by: Image 360, Weiss Wealth Strategies of Raymond James, Lighting Unlimited,
Village Medical Group, Sonora Investment Management, Weiner Insurance, SMS Financial, Michelle Kort – Launch Real Estate, Mahoney Group, The House of Diamonds, Circle Roads, Flader & Young Group of RBC Wealth Management, Jonathan Harris, BSL Nutrition, Sara and Evan Schneider, Nancy and Zack Brooks, Loftin Equipment, The Capital Grille, Lane & Nach, P.C., R.O.I. Properties, MGKS – Mathews Gold Kennedy & Snow, Joel Schaller, and Porsche North Scottsdale. (This sponsor list is current as of April 22.) The entry fee for the tournament is $300 per golfer or $1,100 for a foursome. This fee includes a player gift bag, breakfast and lunch on the course, two complimentary beverage cart tickets, and complimentary range balls. All proceeds raised from the tournament will benefit scholarships, programs, and services at The J. Sponsorship opportunities are available upon request. Those interested can register at mpjcc.org/golf or contact Megan Montgomery at 480-481-1756. myhyperlocalnews.com
