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THURSDAY & FRIDAY
TRIAL CONTINUES
Sochi Opening Ceremonies at 6 p.m. Keep up with Sochi-based anchors Mark Curtis and Emma Jade on Twitter @mcurtis12news and @ emmajade12news.
The murder trial of Marissa DeVault resumes in Maricopa County Superior Court. DeVault is accused of killing her husband with a hammer. The case has garnered national attention.
TEMPLE TOURS The new Gilbert Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints is open for tours. At 85,000 square feet, the Gilbert Temple is the largest the church has constructed in 17 years. The five-level temple is 82½ feet tall with a spire reaching 195 feet, making it the tallest building in Gilbert and among the tallest in the Southeast Valley. Once it is dedicated in March, only members of the Mormon faith will be permitted inside. DETAILS: gilbert.azcentral.com.
TUESDAY
STATE OF THE UNION President Barack Obama delivers his annual State of the Union address. Arizonans Cory Remsburg, an Army Ranger who was injured in Afghanistan; Joey Hudy, a 16-year-old inventor who dazzled the president with his marshmallow shooter; and immigrant activist Cristian Avila will sit with first lady Michelle Obama. DETAILS: Watch it at 7 p.m. on 12 News and look for updates on politics.azcentral.com.
GILBERT TEMPLE TOURS
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SATURDAY
HOUSING MARKET EXPLAINED Questions about the Valley’s housing market? Come to “Phoenix Housing Market Explained II,” hosted by The Arizona Republic, azcentral.com and the Real Estate Council at the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. It’s geared to buyers, sellers and investors. DETAILS: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at ASU’s Tempe campus.
WEDNESDAY
PHOENIX BIKING If you’re passionate about Phoenix’s biking future, attend a meeting on the Valley’s sometimestricky pedestrian/bike relationship. Details: 4 p.m. in Conference Room 5 West in Phoenix City Hall, 200 W. Washington Street. For more, call bike program coordinator Joe Perez at 602-534-9529.
OLYMPIC GAMES BEGIN
DEMOLITION APS plans to begin seeking permits for the demolition of its Ocotillo Power Plant in Tempe. The utility plans to spend $600 to $700 million to replace the half-century-old natural-gas plant with more powerful, compact and efficient generators. The company hopes to complete the project in 2018.
POWER PLANT DEMOLITION
D-BACKS CLUBHOUSE Tour the clubhouse, hit in the batting cages, catch a fly ball on the field, pitch in the bullpen and take photos with players at the Subway D-Backs Fan Fest. The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation will host a “yard sale” and the team shop will have a silent auction with items such as tickets to opening day and autographed merchandise. DETAILS: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8. Chase Field, Seventh and Jefferson streets in Phoenix. Free. arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com.
THURSDAY MURDER TRIAL CONTINUES
SUNDAY
JEWISH FILM FEST
Stanton
Check out the Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival, now in its 18th year. See 12 films across 15 days in three venues, including “Aftermath,” “Downtown Express” and “In the Shadow.” Several screenings include question-and-answer sessions. DETAILS: Through Feb. 23. Screenings and venues vary; see website for more information. Single tickets are $11; packages and passes are available, from $40 to $100. Gpjff.com.
Pastor
LET’S HAVE COFFEE
Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton and Councilwoman Laura Pastor talk to residents, answer questions and listen to feedback during a morning “coffee chat.” Ollie Vaughn’s Kitchen and Bakery, at 1526 E. McDowell Road.
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THURSDAY & FRIDAY
OLYMPICS BEGIN Tune into NBC Thursday when 12 News launches the Olympic Zone at 6:30 p.m. and then leads into full Olympic coverage from Sochi, Russia. Friday, 12 News brings you the majesty and spectacle of the
STATE OF THE UNION GUEST
Look for coverage of these stories and more in the week ahead in the Arizona Republic, 12 News and azcentral.com