EVENTS
January Compiled by Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
2020
TUESDAYS
Beginning Country Line Dance
This class is for those with little or no dance experience. Learn new dance steps and have fun too, with instructor Sharon Scheffer. Best to wear shoes with a smooth sole and remember to bring water. North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem, 602-652-3000, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., free.
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of each month. Free coffee and biscuits and gravy are served this morning. Area residents are welcome to sell their goods at Cars Café and Flea Market as well. My Crossroads Christian Fellowship, 42425 N. New River Road, Phoenix, 623-465-9461, myccf. church, 8 a.m., free admission.
Retirement Planning Seminar Presented by Cornerstone Financial Services
Learn about Cornerstone Financial Services offerings at this meeting. Bring questions. Elevate Coffee Company, 2530 W. Happy Valley Road, Suite 1273, Phoenix, eventbrite.com, 7 p.m., free, reservations on eventbrite.com required.
THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS
JANUARY 22
Cookies N Canvas is a canvas class for kids—but without the cookies, due to allergies. MudPie Studios’ artists will teach step-by-step artistry on creating super fun masterpieces on a 9 by 12 canvas. Classes require a minimum of three students, who are 4 and older. MudPie Studios, Outlets at Anthem, 4250 W. Anthem Way, Suite 480, Anthem, mudpiestudios. net, 4:30 p.m. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, $19, reservations required.
Hosted by Anthem Travel, the seminar features information about Viking Cruises itineraries, ships and live on board. Adults only please. Appetizers, desserts and beverages will be served. Anthem Civic Building, 3701 W. Anthem Way, Room 4, Anthem, anthemtravel.com, 5 to 7 p.m., free admission, email megan@anthemtravel. com for reservations.
An Evening with Viking River Cruises
Cookies N Canvas
SATURDAYS
Drop-In Dodgeball
Play dodgeball in an organized league tournament format. Program is for kids ages 8 to 12. Anthem Community Center, 41130 N. Freedom Way, Anthem, 623-879-3002, 12:15 to 2 p.m., $5.
JANUARY 10
Beginner Pottery Painting Class
The As You Wish Pottery’s Norterra studio hosts a class for beginners. Explore the sgraffito technique and create a cool urban desert on pottery. As You Wish Pottery, 2510 W. Happy Valley Road, Suite 1249, Phoenix, asyouwishpottery.com, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., $15-$64.75.
JANUARY 9 AND JANUARY 23 Big Idea Forum
SUNDAYS
Anthem Farmers Market
The Anthem Farmers Market in Community Park features local producers of organic and seasonal crops, plants and seeds, compost and worm castings; grass-fed beef, pork, lamb and goat; fresh local eggs, cheeses and butters; value-added food producers of jams, jellies, pickles, tamales, sauces; and freshly baked artisan breads, pastries. Community Park, 41730 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem, onlineatanthem.com, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., free admission.
JANUARY 4
Cars Café and Flea Market
Vintage cars are just part of the fun the first Saturday
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Learn, explore, and understand subjects that impact everyone, like cutting-edge technology, socioeconomic issues or cultural trends and phenomena. Civic Building, 3701 W. Anthem Way, Anthem, bigideasforum.info, 6:30 to 8 p.m., free admission.
JANUARY 14
Golden Go Getters Potluck
Those attending are asked to bring a dish to serve 12 people. A variety of entertainment is provided. Location TBA, 623-551-3310, onlineatanthem. com, 6 to 7:30 p.m., $3, reservations required.
JANUARY 15
New Friends of the North Valley Regional Library Meeting
This nonprofit meets the third Wednesday of the month to talk about matters related to the library. North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem, mcldaz.org, 6:30 p.m., free admission.
JANUARY 23
Coffee with a Cop
Phoenix residents are invited to start their day over coffee with the city’s police officers. They are welcome to discuss community issues and concerns in an informal setting and learn what they can do to increase awareness for community safety in their neighborhoods. First Watch Café, 34948 N. North Valley Parkway, Phoenix, onlineatanthem.com, 8:30 a.m., free.
City of Phoenix Trash/Recycle Rates Public Meeting
On November 12, Phoenix City Council was given a presentation with five options for waste and recycling collection, which included recommendations from a Citizen Advisory Committee and a consultant study. These rates impact residents west of I-17. New rates, if approved, would be effective January 2021. A series of public meetings are being held. Goelet A.C. Beuf Community Center, 3435 W. Pinnacle Peak Road, Phoenix, 602-262-6824, trashandrecycle@phoenix.gov, phoenix.gov, 6:30 p.m., free.