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Community Events SATURDAY MTA benefit Musical Theatre of Anthem will hold its annual fundraiser benefit, “Have a Heart for the Arts,” at 7 p.m. Feb. 8 at MTA in Anthem. The benefit will include singing, food and a live auction. MTA is located at 42323 N. Vision Way, and the dinner portion of the event will take place next door in the new Little Kay’s suite. Tickets may be purchased at musicaltheatreofanthem.org. Adult tickets are $75. Tickets for students and children are $40. Prices include catered cuisine, beverages, dessert and entertainment. DAR school story At the Feb. 8 meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Ocotillo Chapter, in Anthem, guests will hear the story of Linda Rehwalt and her experience with a DAR school in the foothills of South Carolina that provides educational opportunities for the disadvantaged. The meeting starts at 9:35 a.m. in suite No. 435 at the Outlets at Anthem. Rabies vaccinations A rabies vaccination clinic will be held Feb. 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Sanders Ranch Supply in Black Canyon City. The vaccination fee is $15. More information can be obtained by calling 623374-5570. Sanders Ranch Supply is located at 20305 E. Squaw Valley Rd. Landscaping seminar On Feb. 8 at 9:30 a.m., Carefree’s town council chambers will play host to a seminar on landscaping. Presenting the program will be Tom Gatz, a retired wildlife biologist, horticultural aide in the education department at the Desert Botanical Garden and certified desert landscaper. Gatz will bring his 20 years of experience to bear on the topic of landscaping smaller areas, emphasizing year-round color. Friends of the Poor 5K run/walk The inaugural St. Vincent de Paul Friends of the Poor 5K run/ walk will be held starting at 9 a.m. Feb. 8 at St. Rose Catholic Church in Anthem. The event aims to raise money to build a food pantry to serve the area. Race day registration costs $35 for adults, $15 for children 12 and under; a $5 discount is available for those who sign up prior to 6 p.m. Feb. 7. The entry fee includes not only race participation, but also a cotton shirt, goody bag, free pancake breakfast and raffle entry. Online registration is available at 4peaksracing.com. Shamanic workshop A shamanic workshop will be held at The Boulders Resort’s Waldorf Astoria Spa Feb. 8 starting at 8 a.m. The 90-minute workshop will cover topics spanning the mineral, plant, human and
spirit world and how they relate to physical, emotional, mental, spiritual and life force aspects of everyday life. Guests can then partake in a ceremonial nature walk. Cost is $30 per person, not including tax and gratuity. TUESDAY Young Rembrandts Young Rembrandts drawing classes for children will be held Feb. 11 in the Anthem Community Center. A “Mommy and Me” class for 3-4-year-olds will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. and “Rising Artists” for kids ages 4-5 will be held from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Admission to either class is $35. To register, stop by the front desk. Parkinson’s support The public is invited to attend a Feb. 11 meeting of the Parkinson’s Support Group starting at 2 p.m. at 3340 W. Sousa Dr. in Anthem. Those who plan on attending are asked to call Alice at 623-5519726 to confirm. Yoga for preschoolers Visit North Valley Regional Library Feb. 11 at 1 p.m. for a yoga story time program for preschoolers ages 3-5. Children can stretch their imaginations with stories, music and finger plays and then stretch their bodies with kid-friendly yoga activities. Wear comfortable clothing suitable for exercise. Yoga student teacher Amanda Sinha will lead the class, along with a librarian. Registration is not needed, but space is limited. Contact the library at 602-652-3000 or visit mcldaz.org online. WEDNESDAY Neighborhood safety The Black Mountain Community Alliance, a volunteer network of neighbors with a common goal of preventing crime and improving their neighborhood’s quality of life, will meet at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Deer Valley Senior Center for a guest speaker presentation by Sgt. Darren Burch of Silent Witness. The program is open to the public. The senior center is located at 2001 W. Wahala Lane in Phoenix. LATER IN FEBRUARY Hearing/vision screenings BASICS will provide free hearing and vision screenings for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old Feb. 13 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at New River Elementary. Free games, prizes and books will be provided. WEEKLY Scottsdale North Rotary Local residents, visitors and “snowbirds” are invited to the Scottsdale North Rotary Club’s weekly dinner meetings, held Wednesdays at 5:45 p.m. at the Hacienda Mexican Grill, 32527 N. Scottsdale Rd. Rotary is a global humanitarian organization made up of men and
women who are business, professional and community leaders. The club’s top priority is the eradication of polio. Read to Sioux Pooh Children, along with a favorite adult, are invited to Desert Broom Library every Tuesday at 3 p.m. to read to Sioux Pooh the therapy dog. A 2010 study found that children in reading programs that used therapy dogs developed reading skills up to 20 percent faster than without. Stories in Cave Creek From 9:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. every Thursday, Desert Foothills Library in Cave Creek hosts “Little Ones Story Time.” The program is geared toward newborns and children up to 36 months in age. The library also has a story time program for toddlers, which is held every Tuesday from 9:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Toddler Time Toddlers, accompanied by a favorite adult are invited to enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage emerging language skills every Wednesday at Desert Broom Library. The program starts at 11:30 a.m. and is aimed at children aged 24 to 36 months. Networking group AmSpirit Business Connections is national organization consisting of sales representatives, entrepreneurs, and professionals which provides a forum for its members to exchange qualified referrals with others in the group. The Greater Scottsdale Chapter of AmSpirit meets every Wednesday 8 a.m.-9:15 a.m. at the offices of Homeowners Financial Group located at 16427 N. Scottsdale Road, No. 280 in Scottsdale. Prospective new members and visitors are welcome to attend. Family Storytime Children of all ages, with an adult in tow, are welcome Thursdays at Desert Broom Library to share books, stories, songs and rhymes in a fun, interactive program that builds early literacy skills. The library is located at Cave Creek Road and Tatum Boulevard. Babytime Fridays Babies up to 24 months in age, accompanied by an adult, can explore pre-literacy skills through songs and stories at Desert Broom Library. Programs start at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Each 20-minute program is followed by an unstructured 30-minute playtime. Crafting Adults wishing to knit, crochet, tat, macramé or do just about anything that has to do with fiber are invited to North Valley Regional Library’s “Made by Hand” program every Thursday at 1 p.m. Bring projects, books and patterns, accomplishments and knowledge to share with others. Learn something new about
your own craft, or pick up another craft (or stitch) that has piqued your interest. Or come and spend a couple of leisurely hours doing something you love to do or would like to learn and, in the process, make new friendships. Friday night meals The Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 1796 in Black Canyon City is serving up meals every Friday night. The public is welcome to attend. Homework help Teen volunteers are available Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Desert Broom Library to help elementary school-aged children with homework assignments and study skills. Age-appropriate story times Every Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. or 11 a.m., North Valley Regional Library in Anthem invites preschoolers ages 3-6 to the Story Time Room to enjoy stories, rhymes, music, movement and more as they build their early literacy skills and develop a love of reading. For toddlers ages 18-36 months, Story Time Room hosts Wednesday programming at 9:15 a.m. that includes stories, songs and finger plays for children and their parent or caregiver. Also on Wednesdays, Story Time Room is the place to be for the 0-18-month-old crowd. This
“Baby Time” starts promptly at 11 a.m. Programming includes books, lap-sit songs and rhymes, puppets, music and shakers and the parachute. Learn tips to build a foundation for reading. Playtime follows the regular program. MONTHLY Volunteer orientation The Foothills Caring Corps, a volunteer-based nonprofit with the primary mission of assisting the elderly so they may live independently at their homes, holds a volunteer orientation session the second Thursday of each month starting at 9 a.m. at 7275 E. Easy St., Ste. B103 in Carefree. To RSVP or find out more, call 480-488-1105. Writing workshops Desert Foothills Library has two monthly workshops catering to writers. The first Friday of each month, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., author and publisher Patricia Brooks, founder of the Scottsdale Society of Women Writers, leads a workshop on how to write nonfiction books that position the author—you—as an expert on a particular topic. Then on the first Monday of each month, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., a memoir writing group meets to establish goals, set personal writing schedules, share stories and receive constructive
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