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SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | DECEMBER 29, 2019
Friday
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Days DECEMBER
Sunday
29 Bagels Group
Chat with friends, munch on bagels and drink morning coffee 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road. Members can attend for free. Guest tickets are $5. Registration is required. Information: vosjcc.org/bagelsdec.
Messages in Ink exhibit
This exhibit displays work by print artists from the Phoenix Metro area including lithographs, etchings, letterpress, linoleum cut, woodcut and laser-engraved work. The artwork is on display 1-5 p.m. in the Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Boulevard Information: 480312-7323.
‘Pop-Up Peekaboo’ storytime
Children can enjoy storytime activities and a reading of “Pop-Up Peekaboo: Things That Go” at 11 a.m. at Barnes & Noble, 10500 N. 90th Street Attendance includes a coupon from the Barnes & Noble Café for a free tall hot or iced Starbucks coffee. Information: 480-391-0048.
Monday
30 North Scottsdale fellowship club New Faces AA meeting
Find recovery from alcohol addiction alongside this support group at 7:45 a.m. at North Scottsdale Fellowship Club, 10427 N. Scottsdale Road. Club membership is not required to attend meetings.
Fido Frisbee Meals
Treat your dog to a delicious outdoor breakfast, brunch or lunch. The Brunch Cafe at 15507 N. Scottsdale Road is serving $5 Fido Frisbee meals to all well-behaved dogs on their patio from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dogs are served two scrambled eggs on a frisbee and owners get to keep the frisbee. Information: brunchcafe.com.
Tail waggin’ tales
Children 6 to 10 can practice their reading skills with a certified therapy dog 3:30-4:15 p.m. at Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th Street Information: 480-312-7323.
Advanced beginner bridge
Join others in playing a fun game of bridge 3-5 p.m. at Appaloosa Library, 7377 E. Silverstone Drive. Information: 480312-7323.
Tuesday
31 Let’s knit
Learn or practice knitting with others 1:30-4 p.m. at Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road. Free. Information: 480-483-7121.
New Year’s celebration
Ring in the New Year in luxury at LON’s at the Hermosa as executive chef Jeremy Pacheco and his culinary team present a four-course exclusive a la carte celebration dinner 5-10 p.m. at 5532 N. Palo Cristi Road, Paradise Valley. Entertainment by Nick Heward. Reservations required: 602-955-7878.
Drop-in e-reader help
Receive help with downloadables. Bring your device, library card and questions noon-1 p.m. at Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th Street Information: 480-312-7323.
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JANUARY
Wednesday
1 Speedy bridge
Join others in a fast round of bridge at 10:30 a.m. at Via Linda Senior Center, 10440 E. Via Linda. Registration is required. Information: 480312-5810.
Walkin’ Wednesdays
Make friends while exercising during a brisk 1.5-mile walk through The J neighborhood 9-10 a.m. at Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road. Bring water and walking shoes and meet at the campus’ flagpole. Strollers, dogs and all walking paces are welcomed. Information: 480-481-1797.
Thursday
2 Tai Chi
Everyone is welcome to join a class that focuses on gentle and controlled movements that center the mind, body and spirit for health benefits 3-3:45 p.m. at Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove Avenue Information: 480-314-6660.
ESL classes
All conversation levels are encouraged to practice the English language 3:30-5 p.m. at Appaloosa Library, 7377 E. Silverstone Drive. Information: 480-312-7323.
Tail waggin’ tales
Children 6 to 10 can practice their reading skills with a certified therapy dog 3:304:15 p.m. at Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th Street Information: 480-312-7323.
Gather with other knitters to work on individual projects, share advice and talk with others 1-3 p.m. at Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Boulevard Information: 480-312-7323.
Advanced beginner bridge
Join others in playing a fun game of bridge 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Appaloosa Library, 7377 E. Silverstone Drive. Information: 480-312-7323.
Chair Pilates
Pilates improves the cardio system, eases back pain, improves bone density and boosts heart rate. Join a class to better physical health 1-2 p.m. at Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove Avenue Information: 480-314-6660.
Mustang writer’s group
Practice writing exercises and share writing in a pressurefree and supportive group 10 a.m.-noon at Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th Street Information: gpaulson4@gmail.com.
Story stop
Build children’s literacy with a free picture book program 10:30-10:45 a.m. at the Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Boulevard Information: 480-312-7323.
Knit It! group
Children 12 through 18 can practice loom-knitting a new winter hat 1-4 p.m. at Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Boulevard Supplies are provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own favorite yarn. Information: 480-312-7323.
Saturday
4 Etiquette workshop for teens
Registered students 13 to 18 will practice handshaking, eye contact, body language, the art of small talk, social media etiquette, dating etiquette, job and college interviewing, grooming and more 1-4 p.m.
Jan. 4-5 at St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church, 10755 N. 124th Street Attendance is $285. Information: 480-510-6346.
Sunday
5 Story stop
Build children’s literacy with a free picture book program for kids up to 5 years old 2-2:15 p.m. at the Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Boulevard Information: 480-312-7323.
New Year, New Beginning wellness class
Start off the year by exploring a holistic way to maintain and improve physical, mental and spiritual health through Qi Gong, Tai Chi and Qi Meditation 2-4 p.m. at Walter Art gallery, 6425 Thomas Road. Please wear loose-fitting exercise clothing and soft shoes and bring water and a meditation cushion or stool. Register via email at hugthemoon.qigong@gmail.com or call 708218-2991.
Farmhouse family night
The Screamery ice cream parlor is offering a special $5 discount deal for Farmhouse orders every Sunday night in January 5-10 p.m. The Farmhouse Sundae is meant to be shared and includes a whopping eight scoops of ice cream loaded with cookies, brownies, butter cake and a choice of toppings. The Screamery is located at 10625 N. Tatum Boulevard, Phoenix. Information: www.thescreamery.com.
Paintings of Cam DeCaussin
Cam DeCaussin explores what might be behind the windows, doors and houses of a fictional Phoenix neighborhood with his realistic paintings. View the artwork 1-5 p.m. at Appaloosa Library, 7377 E. Silverstone Drive. Information: 480-312-7323.
Monday
6 Business Energizer
Learn about setting weekly goals and generate business ideas with fellow business owners 9-10 a.m. This group
meets virtually. To join, meet the group online through the “Monday Business Energizer” group LinkedIn page. Free. Information: edgar@ compasscbs.com.
Tiny tot time
Develop babies’ literacy with songs, rhymes, movement and board books 1010:20 a.m. at the Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Boulevard Information: 480-312-7323.
Twos and threes together
Children 2 and 3 years old can learn social and literacy skills 10:15-10:45 a.m. with short stories, finger-plays and action rhymes at Appaloosa Library, 7377 E. Silverstone Drive. Information: 480-312-7323.
Homework help
Students 8 to 18 can stop by the Arabian Library at 10215 E. McDowell Mountain Ranch Road. For help on any subject 3:30-5 p.m. Information: 480-312-7323.
Teen Advisory Board
Teens are encouraged to gather to brainstorm new ideas for teen programs and collections in the library 5-6 p.m. at Arabian Library, 10215 E. McDowell Mountain Ranch Road. Information: 480-312-7323.
College: getting there
Discuss establishing a college savings goal, strategies to help achieve the goals and the features and benefits of 529 savings plans 6-7 p.m. Arabian Library, 10215 E. McDowell Mountain Ranch Road. Information: 480-3127323.
SCORE business mentoring
SCORE’s large network of volunteer business mentors will offer questions to business questions 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Boulevard Free. Registration is required. Information: 602-745-7250 or greaterphoenix.score.org.
Books 2 boogie
Children up to 5 and their caregivers are invited to participate in music, movement and song 11-11:30 a.m. at Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th Street Information: 480-312-7323.