Let's Go in the Northeast Valley - November 2011 by The Fountain Hills Times

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Fountain Hills Coin Club show to debut medals The Fountain Hills Coin Club will unveil the Club’s Arizona Centennial Medals at its fall Coin and Collectibles Show Saturday, Oct. 29. The show is set for 9 am to 3 pm. at the Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church, 13001 N. Fountain Hills Blvd. The medal is designed to celebrate the club’s fifth anniversary and Arizona’s 100th birthday. A total of 600 medals are available to purchase. 500 are made from Arizona copper, and the remaining 100 are made of silver. The silver medals are serial numbered 0001-0100. They are paired with the first 100 copper medals with the same numbers and will be sold for $75 per pair. The remaining copper medals will be numbered and will sell for $14.95 each. The 100 pairs commemorate Arizona’s 100th birthday. These medals will initially be sold at the Oct. 29 coin show. The remaining medals will be sold at two Fountain Hills retailers after the show. If additional medals remain, they will be sold at the club’s 2012 spring and fall shows.

Both medals are 1 Troy ounce of .999 pure metal. This information and the serial number will be stamped on the edge of each medal. Both coins are in proof-like condition. Certificates of Authenticity are included. The design on one side will feature a rendition of the coin club’s logo with The Fountain and Four Peaks in the background. Words on that side include Fountain Hills, Arizona Coin Club Est 2007. The other side of the medal, designed by Don Crowder, will commemorate the Arizona Centennial and features an outline of the state map with the star and rays from the state flag in the outline. Words include Arizona Centennial, 1912 & 2012, February 14th and 48th State. The medals were struck by the Arizona Territorial Mint on an 1893, 500-pound drop hammer press formerly used by the US Mint. Admission to the coin show with 20 dealers from around the state is free. Children attending with an adult receive free coins and a coin album at the club table

where coins from the Atocha shipwreck will be on display. The show will have silent and live auctions, and the club will sell raffle tickets for a gold and a silver coin.

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FOCUS The Arts: Life’s elixir

The arts in a community enrich the lives of its citizens.

In communities like Fountain Hills a form of expression that provides us with and Scottsdale, the effects of strong art common ground. It adds meaning to our lives.” programs are apparent. Cory Baker, director for ScottStatistical evidence shows that sdale Center for the Performing communities which embrace the By Arts calls art “a vital part of every arts have a more highly educated Barb Charzuk community.” populace, as well as excelling schools and a more defined pride & Linda McThrall “It’s integral to our quality of life and to our creative economy,” in the towns as a whole. Baker said. “Art events provide the Sandi Thompson, Fountain Hills public art chair, which is under increasingly rare opportunity to share an the auspices of the Fountain Hills Cul- experience in real time. These moments tural and Civic Association, said art brings both inspire and connect our communities. Art can make something new and people together in a number of ways. “Art enriches us, she said. “It brings us different seem familiar, and it can show

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us the familiar in a new light.” So in communities like Fountain Hills and Scottsdale, all kinds of art – visual, performing, literary – play a part in the personality of each. Scottsdale and Fountain Hills both have large public arts collections. Art shows, galleries, festivals and competitions are held throughout each year in both locales, bringing visitors to experience the lifestyle, if only for a little while. “When you have people visit your community, you are bringing in potential residents,” Thompson said. “But you are also bringing people in who will add to the economy when they spend time and money. Art is not only a cultural benefit to a town, but it helps economically as well. It can certainly be looked at as a solid investment.” November is one of the strongest months for the arts in the area. Fountain

Hills hosts the 37th annual Fountain Festival of Arts and Crafts Nov. 11, 12 and 13. Thunderbird Artists are staging two art events in the north valley, with the 18th annual Carefree Fine Art and Wine Festival set for Nov. 4, 5 and 6. Thunderbird also is holding the first Talking Stick Fine Art and Wine Festival Nov. 25, 26 and 27. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts just finished its call for artists for the 42nd annual Scottsdale Arts Festival scheduled for March 9, 10 and 11, 2012. The Fountain Hills Chamber Players opens its 15th season Nov. 6, while the Pinnacle Concert Series starts that day in north Scottsdale. The arts season continues strongly through April and winds down at the end of May. However, Scottsdale and Fountain Hills continue to hold arts-related events all year long.

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This year’s edition --- the 37th annual Fountain Festival of Arts and Crafts --has all the makings for a record-breaking spectacular event. Opening day falls on Friday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day, a holiday observance for schools and many government offices. “In the past when this has happened, the first day of the festival has seen bumper-to-bumper crowds,” said Chamber of Commerce events producer Sharon Morgan. “We anticipate the same this year if the weather is nice.” Plus, a day off for many employees, a patriotic salute to veterans is expected to draw visitors at 2 p.m. at Fountain Park amphitheater. Individuals wearing Friday Red Shirts have been invited to rim the lake when the Fountain spouts red. A Luke Air Force Base jet flyover has been arranged. The influx of additional visitors and

participants for the veterans’ commemorative program has the potential of creating parking and traffic difficulties. “I’m alerting people to be at the festival by 10:30 or 11 a.m. Friday to get a parking place,” said Morgan. About 500 artists/crafters will display and sell their products along the Avenue of the Fountains and a portion of Saguaro Blvd. Twenty-two food vendors will provide energy for the shoppers. Mediterranean musicians the Sahnas Brothers will perform at the intersection of Saguaro and Avenue of the Fountains. Paul McDermand will entertain with his steel drums near the Chamber booth on Verde River Drive and the Avenue. Admission and parking is free. Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday through Sunday, Nov. 11-13. The official sponsors are Valley Buick GMC dealers and AZTEK Satellite Direct TV.

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FH Chamber Players open 15th season Nov. 6 The 15th season of the Fountain Hills Chamber Players begins Sunday, Nov. 6. This is the fourth season the group will perform at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 16150 E. El Lago Blvd. Concerts begin at 3 p.m. Fountain Hills Chamber Players features music for strings, woodwinds and piano. A wide range of pieces to appeal to audiences of all ages and interests is highlighted. The players continue to be an enduring presence in the cultural life of Fountain Hills. As the professional musical group marks its 15th performance year, it promises to be one of the most exciting and enjoyable seasons ever. Presenting music from all classical eras, the Fountain Hills Chamber Players is known for the fascinating variety of music they bring to each of their programs, combining traditional and contemporary sounds and sometimes an unusual mix of instruments. The group offers a variety of Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary music in its repertoire. In addition to its regular season, the Chamber Players perform for other community functions and recently brought an outreach program to young children at the Fort McDowell School. A special program entitled “Experience

the Arts” will be presented for the third year in cooperation with the Fountain Hills Community Center for fourth grade students Friday, Nov. 4. The event introduces children to a musical performance and instrument demonstration. It also

will include a guided tour of sculptures around the Community Center and the opportunity to create a special project with a Fountain Hills working artist. The Fountain Hills Chamber Players is an affiliate of Fountain Hills Theater. For

more information, call (480) 816-1243, or e-mail Alice Brovan at abrovan@gmail. com The Chamber Players also have concerts scheduled for Dec. 11, Jan. 15, 2012, and Feb. 26, 2012.

Thunderbird Artists begins AZ art season Thunderbird Artists begins its Arizona art season with the 189th Annual Carefree Fine Art and Wine Festival Nov. 4, 5 and 6. The Carefree event plays an important role in uniting gifted artists with patrons from around the world. The award-winning festival will feature more than 165 juried fine artists, live musical entertainment, food, chocolate and wine tasting. The festival will be held in downtown Carefree. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Admission is $3. Parking is free. There is a $10 fee for the wine tasting, and additional tasting tickets may be purchased for $1. The newest show in the Thunderbird Artists’ lineup is at Salt River Fields at Talk Stick set for Nov. 25, 26 and 27. More than 125 fine artists from around the country and abroad will appear at the show. The

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Admission s $5, and $10 for wine tasting. Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. all three days.

Award-winning author Rhodes at FH Library in early November Fountain Hills Authors Series presents Dr. Jewell Parker Rhodes Saturday, Nov. 5. The event takes place at 2 p.m. at Fountain Hills Library. Rhodes is a professor at ASU. She will discuss her work, and sign books following her talks. Books available for sale at the River of Time Museum include Ninth Ward, which won a Coretta Scott King award, Voodoo Dreams and Hurricane. Rhodes is the Virginia G. Piper Endowed Chair of Creative Writing at Arizona State University and artistic director

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Falconer puts personal stamp on restaurant By Bob Burns Chris Falconer took over as executive chef at the Clubhouse at Tonto Verde last March as things began to wind down for the season. He has used the summer transition to put his personal stamp on the dining experience at Tonto Verde. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have used these six months to gain the confidence of our members, and build a menu that is an expression of me,â&#x20AC;? Falconer said. In October the Mesquite Grill at the club launched a new menu that features the freshest seafood in the Valley. Falconer said he and his staff have put a lot of work into the new menu based on guestsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; requests and member survey results. He describes the new menu as â&#x20AC;&#x153;fresh, light and simple.â&#x20AC;? He noted that the new menu has been a great opportunity for him to use his skills to present a fare that has something for everyone. The dinner entrees on the menu include prosciutto seared halibut in lobster sauce and bison meatloaf and chevre whipped Yukon mash. The lunch menu includes a sesame ahi steak sandwich. Falconer began his culinary career

after graduating the California Culinary Academy with an associate degree in Culinary Arts. His first job was in the wine country at the Kenwood Restaurant in Kenwood, Calif. He served as a line cook and the AM sous chef. He completed his three-year apprenticeship program under the restaurantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s owner. After his graduation Falconer also participated in a two-week apprentice program in Switzerland that included the opportunity to work at multiple hotels, chateaus and a four-star Michelin restaurant. Falconer moved to Hawaii in 1998 and started work with Royâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant. His career with that company led him on to Tampa, Fla. and Las Vegas, where he ultimately spent eight years where he worked for Royâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Hennesseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tavern and Harrahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Entertainment at Toby Keithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Falconer came to Phoenix in 2009 and went to work as a corporate executive chef. After six months in Tonto Verde, Falconer says he loves the country club environment, and the people. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These are confident people who understand food, and will tell you what they want,â&#x20AC;? Falconer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I do my best

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to execute that.â&#x20AC;? Club management is good at getting input from members and getting it to staff. Falconer said general manager Steven Peterman will sometimes email blast all the members who visited the restaurant the night before to see how their experience was. This is a great tool to provide input for staff to improve service, according to Falconer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hold staff to a high standard,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We may feel like we are having a day that is not up to our standards, but if our guests donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t notice it, we can learn.â&#x20AC;? Falconer is enjoying the experience at Tonto Verde. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is an opportunity to have the resources to do what we need to get good staff and provide the best possible experience for our staff,â&#x20AC;? he said. The restaurant in the Clubhouse at Tonto Verde is available to the public and is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Call the hostess at 471-0438 for information and reservations.

Art tours Nov. 10 Volunteer docents are leading art walks in Fountain Hills Saturday, Nov. 10. The first tour is from 9 to 10:30 a.m., and the second is from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Docents provide information about each piece of public art featured on the two tours. The Sculpture Garden Tour (course #5816) features pieces in the courtyard area and inside both the Community Center and Library/Museum building. The Fountain Park Tour (course #5817) highlights pieces at Town Hall, down the Avenue of the Fountains and the collection at Fountain Park. Both tours meet at the Community Center and last about an hour-and-a-half. Cost for each tour is $5 and includes a commemorative mug and gift coupons for those who pre-register. Pre-registration is encouraged. To register online, visit www. fh.az.gov.

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‘Grape Stomp’ hits Fountain Hills Nov. 5 The Arizona Wine Growers Association is holding its final race in a series of four “Grape Stomp 5K” in Fountain Hills. The race is set for Saturday, Nov. 5, at Fountain Park. Registration starts at 8 a.m., and the race begins at 9 a.m. A mini wine garden will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. where non-racers can enjoy a taste of Arizona wines for a fee. Wine tasting for runners is included in their registration. There also will be an art fair, Fountain Hills Cultural Council docent-led public art tours and more.

Tor register online for the race, visit www.arizonawine.org. The registration fee of $35 includes a tote bag, event tshirt, wine glass and discount coupons. The wine glasses can be used at Arizona wineries for discounts. Other races this year have been held in Coronado Vineyards in Willcox, Cottonwood, and in the Sonoita/Elgin area of southern Arizona. The Fountain Hills run was organized by Peggy Fiandaca, coowner of Lawrence Dunham Vineyards. Fiandaca and her husband Curt Dunham live in Fountain Hills.

Get green on 11/11/11 A “Triple 11 Lucky Green Tie Affair” is set for 11/11/11 (Nov. 11, 2011) to raise money for the Greening of Downtown. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. at the home of Laura and Dwight Johnson. Grilled Moroccan cuisine will be prepared by Chef Craiger of “To Grill or NOT To Grill.” Tickets are $30 per person or $50 per couple. Send checks payable to FHCCA, Greening of Downtown, 16439 N. Cobblestone Lane, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268, or call Jenny Willigrod, (480) 816-0347. To pay at the door, RSVP to greeningofdowntown@cox.net.

The Greening of Downtown Committee also is seeking donated items valued at $50 or less for prizes at the event. Businesses or individuals who can donate a gift certificate or product may e-mail Jenny Willigrod at jwilligrod@cox.net. The committee has raised $160,000 in the past two years. Funds raised from the upcoming event will go to additional trees and landscaping in the park and the downtown corridor. Additionally, monies will go to the development of the Urban Demonstration Garden and Learning Center, which is in the planning stages now.

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DuoWest opens 2011 season DuoWest opens its new season with the first in its House Concert Series. The performance, “Autumn Song: A Reflective Peace,” is set for Saturday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. Cellist Ian Ginsburg and pianist Sherry Lenich perform the music of Tchaikovsky, Brahms and Bridge. Tickets are $25 and include seasonal appetizers and complimentary wine

tasting. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Visit www.duowest.org or call (480) 650-2089 for tickets. The next show by DuoWest is set for Saturday, Dec. 10, when the two present “DuoWest ChristmasFest: A Unique Collaboration with Phoenix Girls Chorus.” Tickets are $40.

Architect home tour set A special home tour sponsored by Gnosis, Ltd., Is set for Nov. 11, 12 and 13. An exclusive view at select student shelters at the Taliesin Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture is featured in the tour. Tickets are $65, with a portion of the ticket sales going to the school. Ticket prices include reception, pecha kucha, panel discussion and a two-day

tour-map. For tickets and additional information, call or e-mail Gnosis, Ltd., Executive Director Suzanne D. Johnson, (480) 488-2691, info@gnosisltd.org or visit www.gnosisltd.org. Tickets also are available at Design within Reach, 4821 N. Scottsdale Rd. This is the third tour of its kind sponsored by Gnosis, Ltd.

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Turkey Trot set Nov. 24

The Fountain Hills Parada de los Cerros is a popular event on Thanksgiving Day each year. This year’s event begins at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 24.

Parada de los Cerros a fun tradition Plans are under way for the 27th annual Parada de los Cerros. Billed as the only Thanksgiving Day parade west of the Mississippi, the event begins at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 24. This year’s theme is “AZ Holidays x 100” in keeping with the state’s upcoming Centennial Celebration.

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The parade will feature 75 entries including floats, groups, bands, individuals, cars, equestrian units and more. Entrants should pick up their numbers at Panorama and Saguaro, then line up at El Lago Boulevard. The parade route will go north on Saguaro to Palisades, then west to LaMontana Drive and west

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Valley Singles make November event plans Valley Singles Club members plan to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Cold Shotts and The Hurricane Horns Friday, Nov. 5. The party will be at the Rhythm Room in Phoenix. RSVP with Angie, (414) 3246824. The party starts at 5 p.m. Admission is $7. Other November events for Valley Singles include the following: Golfland Sun Splash, Mesa, Saturday, Nov. 19, 6:30 p.m. RSVP Ray, (480) 2314475. Thanksgiving Day Parade, Fountain Hills, Thursday, Nov. 24, 9 a.m. RSVP Debbie, (480) 837-9449. Thanksgiving Day Dinner at The Cracker Barrel Country Store, Mesa, Thursday, Nov. 24, 4 p.m. RSVP Krs D., (480) 786-8883.

The Turkey Trot 5K Run and Fitness Walk is set for Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 24. The Fountain Hills event has been a tradition for 21 years. Nearly 1,200 people participate in the run/walk each year. Pre-registered participants receive a commemorative Turkey Trot T-shirt. Participants who register onsite are not guaranteed a shirt. Early fees are $20 for runners, $15 for those 12 and younger and $10 for walkers. Fees increase after Nov. 17 to $30 per runner and $15 per walker. Early registration is under way now. Participants may sign up at Fountain Hills Community Services, 16705 E. Avenue of the Fountains (Town Hall) or online at www.fh.az.gov/recreation. Early registration ends at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17. Awards will be given to the top two finishers in each age division. There are 18 age divisions. Fitness walkers will receive Turkey Trot ribbons. Running events get under way at 5:45 a.m. when onsite registration opens. Runners can check in at the Community Center from 6 to 7:15 a.m. The run and fitness walk begin at 7:30 a.m. Preregistered participants may pick up t-shirts, bibs and timing chips Tuesday, Nov. 22, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Community Center. If those who are preregistered are unable to pick up materials early, they still may pick up everything on race day. The Turkey Trot is organized by the Town of Fountain Hills Community Services. Sponsors include The Town, Broker’s Alliance, Desert Eagle Appraisals, The Finishing Touch, and Fountain Hills Times, DJ’s Bagels, State Farm Agent Joe Wagner, Stop and Go Traffic and Driving School, Discover Mobility Golf Cars, Inc., and Fountain Hills Water and Ice. For more information, visit www.fh.az. gov/recreation or call (480) 816-5100.

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Cord Skvarek and Jack Dwyer are among the cast members in Fountain Hills Theater production, Sleuth, which opens Oct. 28.

Ultimate cat-and-mouse story Fountain Hills Theater opens Sleuth, billed as the “ultimate game of cat and mouse” Friday, Oct. 28. The story is set in Wilshire England, in the manor of Andrew Wyke, an immensely successful mystery writer. The writer has a wild imagination, and uses it in his daily life to create stories and possible scenarios for his books. The show will run Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through Nov. 12 at 8 p.m., and each Sunday through Nov. 13 at 2 p.m.

Fountain Hills Theater is located at 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd. Tickets are available at the theater box office, by calling (480) 837-9661, ext. 3, or online at www.fhct.org. Tickets are$25 for adults and $20 for children 17 and younger. Sleuth is produced by Patty Torrilhon and directed by Peter J. Hill. It features Michael Clurman, Nathaniel Cook, Jack Dwyer, Antonio Merenda and Cord Skvarek.

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Fun, food and frivolity all part NOVEMBER 11, 12 & 13, 2011 FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY of upcoming Halloween carnivals The Avenue of the Fountains will be haunted and busy from Oct. 27 through 30. A Halloween carnival benefitting Fountain Hills Theater is scheduled for those dates, and the annual Halloween in the Hills will take place Saturday, Oct. 29. The carnival, presented by Frazier Shows, will feature more than 20 rides, games, food and fun for the whole family. Carnival hours are Thursday, Oct. 27, 5 to 9 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 28, 5 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 28, 2 to 10 p.m. and Sunday, 2 to 7 p.m. Advance admission tickets are available at the theater until Wednesday, Oct. 26. Unlimited ride wristbands can be purchased at the carnival for $18. All sales are in cash. A portion of the carnival proceeds benefit the theater’s Youth and Mainstage productions and educational programs. Halloween in the Hills Halloween in the Hills will be held on the Avenue from 4 to 7 p.m. The celebration will feature costume contests, merchants passing out candy and other treats, games and bouncers. The event will be kicked off by a cos-

tume parade with pets and their owners, ending with costume judging and prizes. All costume contest entries should arrive at Sami Fine Jewelry by 3:30 p.m. There is a $5 per pet per category entry fee. Proceeds will benefit the Boys and Girls Club, ADOG and Pal’s Inn Rescue. There also will be pet adoptions, dog agility demonstrations, pet grooming, dog training, pet cookies, veterinarians and more. Following the parade and costume judging, merchants will be handing out candy, and the Noon Kiwanis will have its food trailer on site, selling hamburgers and hot dogs along with cotton candy. A “Thriller” flash dance performance also is on the agenda. Haunted houses, “Spider Village,” games and more also will be highlighted. Halloween in the Hills sponsors include the Town of Fountain Hills, Sami Fine Jewelry, Spike’s Treats, Steadfast Construction, Sonoran Lifestyle Real Estate, Sierra Madre Consulting, John Hersey International and State Rep. John Kavanagh. Nonny’s is offering complimentary Halloween photos of families, individuals and pets.

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PTO sponsoring shopping boutique Local business will have a chance to work with the Fountain Hills Parent Teacher Organization in a mutually beneficial event Saturday, Dec. 3. The PTO is hosting a Holiday Shopping Boutique at Fountain Hills Middle School to help promote businesses and to show the PTO’s appreciation for the local businesses who have supported the organization through the years. Businesses can rent booths to sell holiday items. Booths are $150, which includes a 10-foot by 10-foot space, table and chair. Set-up time is from 8 to 10 a.m. Doors open at 10 a.m., and the event closes at 3 p.m. The PTO expects between 500 and 1,000 people at the boutique. Proceeds go to school projects and supplies. The supplemental funds help enhance educational opportunities at the local schools. The Fountain Hills PTO is a non-profit organization. All its funding is through donations and fundraisers. In past years, the PTO has purchased SmartBoards, iPod Touches, classroom books and new printers. It also helps fund Homework Labs, Character Retreats, gives $200 credit to each teacher to apply toward classroom supplies and recently funded the seventh and eighth grade tackle football program. For more information about the PTO, visit www.fhusdpto.org.

Fable Troupe slates second show Nov. 19 The next production by Fountain Hills Youth Theater Fable Troupe is set for Saturday, Nov. 19. The troupe includes area teens who created the idea to produce various fairy tales and fables for children of all ages. Among the productions are Tortoise and the Hare, The Three Little Pigs and Goldlilocks and the Three Bears. The stories are brought to life by the players, who give each story fun twists, lots of imagination and a little interaction. Beyond the Storybook is performed for kids, by kids with help from the Youth Theater’s Artistic/Technical Direc-

tor Ross Collins and Supervisor/Organizer Nick Maddox. The show begins at 10 a.m. at Fountain Hills Youth Theater, 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd. Seating is first-come, first-served. Admission is free, but donations are greatly appreciated. Call (480) 837-9661, ext. 3, or visit www.fhtaz.org, for more information. The Fable Troupe cast includes Logan Barrett, Rachel Barrett, Allison Brown and Devin Derr. Others are Haylee Klein, Connor Maddox, Katie Male, Patrick Moyse and Ryan Smith.

‘Legally Blond’ ends run Nov. 12 Legally Blond the Musical wraps up its run at Broadway Palm Dinner Theater Sunday, Nov. 12. Elle Woods is a big hit on the campus of her Los Angeles college. Her boyfriend dumps her before he leaves for Harvard, and the seemingly ditzy Elle follows him to law school, teaching the snobs a thing or two about class, self-confidence and courtroom victory. Tickets are available by calling (480)

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All three stages busy at Scottsdale theater Desert Stages Theater is wrapping up its run on the Mainstage of Oliver! Nov. 5, in time to open new shows in the Actor’s Café and on the Children’s stage. Oliver is the beloved musical based on Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist. Show times are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.

in Mainstage Cullity Hall. Tickets are $22 in advance at www.desertstages.org or at the box office, 4720 N. Scottsdale Rd., or by calling (480) 483-1664. The new show in Actor’s Café is Mornings at Seven, Paul Osborn’s comedy set in 1939 about four elderly sisters, who have lived next door to each other all their lives.

The close-knit clan of Midwesterners are endlessly snooping in each other’s business while simultaneously looking after each other as families do. It is a sweet story of growing up, growing old and letting go. Shows are Fridays and Saurdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. opening Nov. 11 and closing Dec. 18.

The new children’s production, Annie Jr., is the youth theater version of the popular musical about the world’s most beloved orphan. The show opens Nov. 18 and runs through Dec. 18. Shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 1 and 3 p.m. Tickets for youth shows are $12 in advance for all ages.

Honor Vets at special Veterans Day event

A special Veterans Day program is planned in Fountain Hills Friday, Nov. 11, in honor of the nation’s military men and women.

The color red will envelop the town on Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11, in honor of the nation’s military men and women. Organizers of a special afternoon tribute encourage the public to wear Red Friday T-shirts and encircle Fountain Lake when the Fountain spouts red-colored plumes of water. A 9 a.m. memorial service at the Veterans Memorial will open the day’s activities. The appreciation program will start at 2 p.m. at Fountain Park amphitheater with the Pledge of Allegiance and national anthem, followed by two Luke Air Force Base F16s flying over around 2:15 p.m. The public will then be asked to form a circle around the lake when the Fountain turns red. The red color symbolizes blood spilled by the U.S. military men and women in defending and preserving the nation’s freedom. If sufficient funds are raised, a second color burst might occur around 3:15 p.m. when skydivers and a flyover by a B-17, and possibly a B-25, are planned. The three veteran service organizations --- Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7507;

AMVETS Post 7 and American Legion Post 58 --- have been selling Friday Red Shirts since last November. Proceeds from the shirt sales go toward supporting veterans and their families. Confirmed speakers for a brief program are Sheriff Joe Arpaio, Rep. David Schweikert and Attorney General Bill Montgomery. Jim McLellan, planning committee chair, anticipates the patriotic event becoming an annual “celebration until we have all the vets back.”

“People are struggling for a way to show appreciation for the vets,” said McLellan. “We have not had a tickertape parade since World War II so returning vets don’t really know how people appreciate what they have done.” Organizers are reaching out to businesses, service clubs, organizations, churches and volunteers to join the initiative. “Fountain Hills is a town of patriots and a town of volunteers, and this will unite the community,” said McLellan.

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Santa accepts breakfast invite; get tickets now The Noon Kiwanis Club recently received word that Santa Claus would in Fountain Hills for the eighth annual Breakfast with Santa set for Saturday, Dec. 3. The event is for the community’s children and is not a fundraiser. The breakfast will be catered by the local McDonald’s. Tickets are $7 each, which includes breakfast, a photo with Santa and gifts. Tickets

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Famed jeweler to make presentation at museum Dee Jackson, a Native American artisan and trader will lead a seminar in Native American Jewelry Saturday, Nov. 5. The event will be held at the L. Alan Cruikshank River of Time Museum, 12901 N. LaMontana Drive starting at 11 a.m. Tickets are $5. Cider and doughnuts will be served. Seating is limited. Jackson comes is a fifth generation jewelry maker, coming from a long line of prestigious jewelry makers. She learned her craft from her grandparents. She has won numerous awards including those from the Heard Indian Market and the Smithsonian Institute in Washington. She also has taught at Pueblo Grande Museum

and won awards there. She teaches and demonstrates at the Casa Grande Ruins in Coolidge. The presentation at the Fountain Hills museum will include how Jackson makes jewelry, the meaning of the stones she uses and the history of the stones. Jackson’s designs are original and are made from precious stones and sterling silver. A question and answer session also will be featured. The River Bank Store will feature discounts during the day Nov. 5. The store is back open for winter hours: Tuesday through Friday, the store is open from 1 to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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FHLA’s book sale set The Fountain Hills Library Association is holding its annual Fall Book Sale Friday and Saturday, Oct. 28 and 29. The event will be held both days from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the lobby at the library. Hundreds of recent best-selling hard cover books will be available for two for $2 or $1.50 each. Paperbacks will be available for three for $1, and the collectible book collection will be discounted 50 percent. The Friends of the Library operates the Bookstore in the library lobby year ‘round. All proceeds from the story and the book sales go to support library projects and

needs. Current projects include new carpeting for the library this winter, and funds requested by Rob Wilson, teen librarian for a guitar group. The Friends also will make a significant contribution to the development of the Town’s Centennial Circle located east of the library. The circle commemorates Arizona’s 100 years of statehood. Book sales last year topped $33,000 to fund library projects. The Fountain Hills Library is located at 12901 N. LaMontana Drive.

Shredding electronics recycling to benefit library assn. Fountain Hills Library Association and the Town of Fountain Hills are sponsoring a paper shredding and electronics recycling event Saturday, Nov. 19. The electronics recycling will take place in the Community Center parking lot starting at 8 a.m. There is no limit to the number of electronics devices that can be recycled. The shredding event will be held on the south side of the library in the parking lot beginning at 9 a.m. Each participant is limited to four boxes of material for shredding.

Both events end at noon or when the trucks are full, whichever occurs first. Activities are free, but the purpose of the event is to attract people to join the organization. Single membership is $15, and family membership is $25. Membership forms will be available Nov. 19. Membership fees help the association provide improvements to the library. Last year, FHLA funded the remodeling of the library’s conference room. This year’s project is new carpeting and new furniture in the main library.

Last Kiwanis blood drive of ‘ll scheduled for Nov. 4 and 5 The Noon Kiwanis Club is hosting a blood drive with United Blood Services Friday and Saturday, Nov. 4, and Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. The drive is at the Fountain Hills Community Center, 13001 N. LaMontana Drive. For appointments call Paul Appeldorn, (480) 836-8213, or Dr. Liz Smith,

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Pinnacle Concert Series add to arts scene this month The Pinnacle Concert Series opens its 13th season this month. The series features returning favorites as well as new performers, each promising its own reward. Fountain Hills resident Laurie Porter, a long-time supporter of the performing arts in her community, as well as in Scottsdale, now does marketing for the Pinnacle series. She and her husband, Bruce, who are both musicians, began attending the concerts in Scottsdale four years ago. About

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Museum home tour set The L. Alan Cruikshank River of Time Museum will hold its annual Holiday Home Tour Sunday, Dec. 4. Tickets are $20 per person and include a self-guided tour of four Fountain Hills homes, as well as receptions at Fountain View Village and the Holiday Inn’s Fireside Grill. Hours are 5 to 8 p.m. In addition to the home tour, the museum is hosting an open house at the facility, 12901 N. LaMontana Blvd., from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 3 and 4. Refreshments and entertainment will be featured, as well as museum tours and sales at the River Bank Store. Several Fountain Hills merchants have Home Tour tickets on sale now. Those with advance tickets are CSI Printing, Fountain Fashions, Grecian Beauty Salon, Gridleys of Fountain Hills and Sami Fine Jewelry. They also will be available at the museum. Only 300 tickets will be sold this year. Each home will have a winning ticket

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Tower Heist A group of men decide to rob their workplace, which also happens to be Trump Tower. Starring: Ben Stiller, Eddie Murphy, Michael Pena Genre: Comedy MPAA Rating: Rating Pending. The Son of No One A young cop is assigned to the neighborhood he grew up in. His life gets a lot more complicated when an old secret surfaces, threatening to ruin his life and family. Starring: Al Pacino, Channing Tatum, Ray Liotta Genre: Action, crime MPAA Rating: Rating Pending. A Very Harold and Kumar 3D Christmas Harold and Kumar have grown apart over the past six years, but when Kumar’s family Christmas tree is ruined, he must rely on his former best friend, and Neil Patrick Harris, to find the perfect replacement. Starring: John Cho, Kal Penn, Neil Patrick Harris, Danny Trejo Genre: Comedy MPAA Rating: R for sexual content, graphic nudity, language, drug use.

Nov. 11 Immortals From the minds behind 300, Immortals tells the tale of the ancient gods’ epic battle with King Hyperion, who has declared war against humanity itself. Starring: Mickey Rourke Genre: Action, Fantasy MPAA Rating: Rating pending. Jack and Jill Jack, played by Adam Sandler, has a perfect life. Except for when his twin sister, also played by Adam Sandler, visits every Thanksgiving. Starring: Adam Sandler, Al Pacino, Katie Holmes Genre: Comedy MPAA Rating: Rating pending.

Nov. 18 Happy Feet Two Mumble is sad because his son won’t dance. Even worse, he has a new role model: that pesky Sven, a penguin who can actually fly. They’ll all have to work together, though, when the rest of the arctic animal kingdom needs saving. Starring (voices): Matt Damon, Brad Pitt, Robin Williams, Elijah Wood Genre: Animated MPAA Rating: Rating Pending. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 The sparkly vampire saga continues as Bella and Edward are finally wed. Unfortunately, an unexpected pregnancy threatens the couple’s happiness and Bella’s life. Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner Genre: Romance, Thriller MPAA Rating: Rating pending.

Nov. 23 Hugo From Director Martin Scorsese, Hugo is set in 1930s Paris where an orphan must follow clues to unravel a mystery left behind by his dead father. Starring: Asa Butterfield, Ben Kingsly, Sacha Baron Cohen Genre: Family, Adventure MPAA Rating: Rating Pending. Arthur Christmas A boy’s dysfunctional family goes on a grand adventure, discovering the secrets of the North Pole along the way. Starring (voices): James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie Genre: Animated, Family MPAA Rating: Rating Pending.

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Fountain Hills Library The Fountain Hills branch of Maricopa County Library will be closed Friday, Nov. 11, for Veteran’s Day, and again Thursday, Nov. 24, for Thanksgiving. Regular library hours are Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call (602) 652-3000 for more information. The Friends of the Library Bookstore, located just outside the library, can be reached at (602) 652-3263. The library is located at 12901 N.

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may be discussions about rends, theories, tricks, tips and techniques. Author Series Presents Jewell Parker Rhodes Saturday, Nov. 5, 2-3 p.m. The author of nine books including Voodoo Dreams, Hurricane and The Ninth Ward, Rhodes is the Virginia G. Piper chair in Creative Writing and artistic director of Piper Global engagement. Books will be sold at the L. Alan Cruikshank River of Time Museum before the talk. She will sign books following her presentation. Reading Lounge. Free Paper Shredding Event Saturday, Nov. 19, 9 a.m.-noon The Fountain Hills Library Association is sponsoring this free event for Fountain Hills, Rio/Tonto Verde and Fort McDowell. There is a four-file box maximum per person. Participants must remain with their documents until they are placed in the shredding containers. The event ends at noon or when the truck is full, whichever comes first. Library parking lot on the corner of El Lago and LaMontana.

Teens Chain Reaction (Video Club) Wednesdays, Nov. 2, 9, 23, 30, 3:45-4:45 p.m. Check out this group if you are interested in creating videos from pre-production (writing), production (filming) to post-production (editing) for live-action and animation. The plan is to create a collaborative work each month. Game On Fridays, Nov. 4 and 18, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Bring your remotes, consoles and games, rated E or T. No M or first-person shooters. Play Xbox, Playstation, Wii, Nintendo, Foosball and board games. Snacks provided. Conference Room. Notes from the Underground Wednesday, Nov. 16, 3:30-4:30 p.m. The concert series brings local teen bands to the district’s libraries. Bands will perform original songs, which will be made into an album to commemorate the state’s 100th anniversary. Anime Cinema Saturday, Nov. 26, 3-4:30 p.m. Stay cool with Anime film screening. Teen Council Tuesday, Nov. 29, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Fountain Hills Branch Library wants teens to participate on its teen council. Be a part of planning activities, scheduling performances and creating a cozy teen corner in the Library.

Adults Reading Club Tuesday, Nov. 1, 3-4 p.m., Little Bee by Chris Cleave

Thursday, Nov. 17, 3-4 p.m., The Master Butcher’s Singing Club by Louise Erdich. Discussion questions are available at the Customer Service Desk. Mystery Reading Group Monday, Sept. 12, 6:30-8 p.m. Do you enjoy reading “who-done-its” whether they are courtroom thrillers or cozies? Want to discuss these books with other mystery lovers and discover new authors? Come join the Mystery Reading Group. The group will be reading Tourist Season by Carl Hiaasen. Music in the Library – Scott Hallock Saturday, Nov. 19, 1:30-3 p.m. Scott Hallock is an original singer/ songwriter who focuses on his own unique writing. With a little help from some friends, he will fill the afternoon with his songs and from other singers and songwriters. Reading Lounge.

Computer Classes Unless noted, those attending computer classes should have mouse, keyboard and scrolling skills. Registration is required for all computer classes unless indicated otherwise. Introduction to Computers Wednesday, Nov. 2, 9-10:30 a.m. For new computer users. Learn the parts of a computer, how to use a mouse and keyboard and how to open and close windows. Introduction to the Internet Wednesday, Nov. 9, 9-10:30 a.m. Use Internet Explorer to see the World Wide Web and search for information. Introduction to E-Mail Saturday, Nov. 12, 9-10:30 a.m. Get connected by signing up for a free Gmail e-mail account. Learn how to send, receive and delete messages. Introduction to Microsoft Word Wednesday, Nov. 16, 9-10:30 a.m. Learn how to create, edit, print and save documents using this word processing program. Using Web-Based E-Mail Wednesday, Oct. 26, 9-10:30 a.m. Not sure how to use your e-mail account? Learn how to send, receive and delete messages, save messages in folders, send attachments, create and address book and more. Bring the Web address, username and password needed to access e-mail account. Health Databases Wednesday, Nov. 30, 9-10:30 a.m. Research medical conditions and read articles from medical journals and magazines through the library’s Consumer Health Complete Health Source – Consumer Edition and Alt HealthWatch databases.

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Finding the funny by Bob Howard Fountini’s Bar and Grill Location. Contact Information, Parking: Fountini’s Bar and Grill, located at 13470 N. LaMontana Drive, Fountain Hills, is the latest place to hold a weekly comedy night. The number for reservations is (480) 837-4201. If you are on Facebook, friend Bru Ha Ha productions for more details on who is performing at any given show. The entrances are on the north and south side of the building. There is some street parking on the north side, but the parking lot on the south side

is more than ample to provide for any size crowd. Show Times and Tickets: Show times are Thursdays at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $10 and the amount is added to your bill as a cover charge. Beverage and Food Service: To me, Fountini’s seems like a bar which happens to also serve some food although it very much has a classy restaurant kind of vibe. The menu has a variety of sandwiches and hamburgers along with some entree items so you can definitely have a full meal if that is what you are looking for. The wait staff was very nice but service was pretty slow which seemed to be the result of understaffing for the evening. If you want to eat before the show, I would get there early. The Venue: The room is essentially a big square with the west third of the room having the floor slightly raised which is where the eating area and the stage are located. The other two-thirds contain the bar and quite a few high top tables. The stage is easily visible from the entire room. Lighting and the sound system were very good, but the room suffers from the challenge in every bar show which is that the people at the bar seem to keep talking no matter what is going on. This can be distracting for both the audience and the (cont. on page 18)

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November is busy at O’Flynn Senior Activity Center The John O’Flynn Senior Activity Center in Fountain Hills has a number of activities scheduled for the coming weeks in addition to its regularly scheduled events. The activity center provides hundreds of opportunities each year for an annual membership fee of $17, effective Jan. 1, 2012, through Dec. 31, 2012. Membership is not limited to “seniors.” All adults 18 and older are eligible to join. The center is located in Fountain Hills

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Optimizing Your Memory, Thursday, Nov. 3, 1-2 p.m. Presenter is a board certified speech language pathologist for over 14 years with an emphasis on neuro-rehabilitation of strokes, traumatic brain injuries, age-related diagnoses and research based therapy for cognitive impairments such as memory loss. Pre-registration required. Reference course #5822. Pain Management, Thursday, Nov. 10, noon-1 p.m. Presenter, a doctor of pharmacy, will cover pain categories, medications for each type of pain, what to watch for on medications, other non-medication remedies and, what’s new in the pain arena; new medications and other pain technologies. Pre-registration required. Reference course #5793. Managing Your Diabetes, Thursday, Nov. 17, noon-1 p.m. Presenter, a medical doctor in the treatment and care of diabetes, will cover 10 valuable points in managing diabetes. Pre-registration required. Reference course #5811. Heard Museum Presentat ions, Wednesdays, Nov. 9 (The Hopi), course #5744 and Dec. 7 (The Apache), course #5745 from 2-3 p.m. Pre-registration required. Space is limited. Free for Activity Center members; $3 for non-members.

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Special Class: AARP Defensive Safe Driving Class, Tuesday, Nov. 8. $12 if an AARP member, $14 if non-member, payable by check only to the instructor on the date of the class. Free for veterans/spouses-active or retired. Pre-registration required. Reference course #5799.

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Activity Center membership is required for regular activities unless otherwise noted. Monthly: Classical Music Matinee – new program, first Monday, 1:30– 3:00 p.m. Swing Time Music, third Tuesday, 10 a.m. –noon. Armchair Travelogue, third Wednesdays, 9-10:30 a.m.

Red Cross blood drive at MidFirst Bank The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive in Fountain Hills at MidFirst Bank, 13771 Fountain Hills Blvd. The event is set for Thursday, Nov. 3, from 11 a.m. -4 p.m. Appointments can be made by visiting www.redcrossblood.org. Donated blood sustains the lives of people whose blood functions have been impaired by injury or illness. It helps people who have complicated surgical procedures such as transplants, as well as by ptients who suffer from leukemia, cancer and other medical conditions.

on Friday and Saturday appearing at Fountini’s on Thursday night. While the humor is adult in nature, the four letter words were kept to a minimum and, being in Fountain Hills with a little older demographic, I suspect that you will not be subjected to the blue subject matter that is characteristic of many of the free bar comedy shows. I think that this show will be a good alternative for Fountain Hills locals who want to see some comedy variety including comics with national performing credits. Rating: I will give Fountini’s a rating of cc as being one of the better alternatives on the local comedy scene. But, the folks in Fountain Hills are going to need to support the venue because bringing quality comedy like this will require significant funding which means sustain audiences of 60 or more. Bob Howard will be appearing at the Comedy Spot in Scottsdale for two shows on Saturday, December 10, 2011.

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Via Linda seniors set Thanksgiving celebration with luncheon Nov. 22 Via Linda Senior Center is hosting a Thanksgiving Luncheon Tuesday, Nov. 22. The event is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the center, located at 10440 E. Via Linda. The cost is $5 for Scottsdale residents and $8 for non-residents. Guests are invited to enjoy a catered, traditional Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings. Register by calling the center, (480) 312-5810. Another holiday-related event is “Adopt-A-Senior.” Via Linda Senior Center is collecting items such as blankets, sweaters and pajamas selected by participating seniors. Grocery gift cards, books of stamps, personal hygiene items and home office supplies also can be donated. Call Zach Matz, (480) 312-8455, or e-mail him at zmatz@scottsdaleaz.gov for more information. The center will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 24 and 25, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. It will be open Saturday, Nov. 26. Regular center hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 7:30

a.m. to 5 p.m. Call the service desk, (480) 312-5810, for information and to register for some classes. Other special events in November include a presentation, “Medicare, Medicare – Yes, It’s Time for Medicare Open Enrollment,” set for Tuesday, Nov. 15, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Area Agency on Aging Benefits Specialist Harvey Goldvarg will talk about original Medicare and Medicare Advantage. Reservations may be made by calling the service desk. The Granite Reef Senior Center, 1700 N. Granite Reef Rd., in Scottsdale is hosting an Arts and Crafts Fair Saturday, Nov. 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the event will feature arts and crafts, food, entertainment, children’s art activities, holiday shopping and more. Call (480) 312-1700 for more information. New schedules may be in effect for blood pressure checks, table tennis and vision screenings. Check with the center for days and times. Volunteer opportunities are available. Those wishing to volunteer may call the

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Starring: Keira Knightley, Viggo Mortensen Genre: Drama MPAA Rating: R for sexual content and language. The Muppets A group of kind-hearted Muppet fans convince Kermit to reunite his old gang in order to save their former studio from a greedy oilman. Starring: Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy Genre: Family, Musical MPAA Rating: Rating pending.

My Picks With the holiday season kicking off, it’s nice to see so many family friendly films making their way to the silver screen. Three such flicks stand out in November, including Happy Feet Two, The Muppets and Hugo. The original Happy Feet took home the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and the sequel is coming out five years (almost to the day) after the original’s release, meaning the studio took its time crafting this particular flick. Those are good ingredients for a possible ani-

mated ated classic classic. Then there are The Muppets. It’s been a while since these furry friends have been in a big budget film, meaning this could be the perfect time to introduce a whole new generation to the lovable gang. Finally, there’s Hugo, the magical tale of a boy who connects with his father, even after death, through a series of clues and mysteries that could help remind the young orphan why life is truly worth living. A great cast and Martin Scrosese at the helm lead me to believe Hugo is going to be a winner this holiday season.

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Desert Fair wraps up McDowell Month The first ever “Life in the Desert Fair” is set for Saturday, Oct. 29. The event is the finale for McDowell Mountain Month, which is observed each October. The fair will take place at the Trailhead Staging Area in McDowell Mountain Regional Park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A $2 off parking coupon will appear in The Fountain Hills Times prior to the fair. Regular price is $6 per car. A full range of activities is planned for the day. The fair is designed to educate and entertain visitors about desert life and the variety of ways to experience it. Fort McDowell Adventures will provide guided horseback trail rides for $45 per hour. A limited number of helicopter rides by Canyon State Aero will be available, and preregistration is required. E-mail event organizer and McDowell Mountain Preservation Commissioner Gerard Bisceglia for reservations and additional information. “There will be something for everyone, and this is a great opportunity to experience our beautiful state and park from any perspectives,” Bisceglia said. Park rangers will lead guided trail hikes and discuss local flora and fauna. USA

Cycling National Champion Tyler Coplea will lead groups of mountain bikers on rides through the park. Riders are invited to bring their bikes. The Slippery Pig Bike Shop also will have rental bikes available. Workshops and seminars will be featured during the day. Sara Goodnick, a local desert photographer, and desert artist Rowell Quinton will display their work as well as conduct workshops. Park rangers and Maricopa County Sheriff ’s deputies will conduct presentations about proper hiking preparation, technique and safety procedures. Additionally, Arizona-based raptor rescue organization “Wild at Heart” will be on hand to talk about wildlife and bring some of their birds. The L. Alan Cruikshank River of Time Museum will have displays about the history of the area. A book signing for the recently released, Rising above the Rest: The Story of Fountain Hills by L. Alan Cruikshank, Jerry Miles and Jean Linzer also is scheduled from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. Information about the Land Preserve will be presented by McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission, the Sonoran Conservancy and the McDowell Moun-

tain Park Association. Details about upcoming activities and efforts to improve and expand access to trails and parks will be offered. The Commemorative Air Force of Mesa will do flyovers between 10:30 a.m. and noon. Refreshments will be available through Leo’s Barefoot Care. Exhibitors include McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission (Bill Myer), Sonoran Conservancy (Steve Fleming), McDowell Mountain

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Dogs, hikers take to the trails Hikes in the McDowell Mountain Preserve in Fountain Hills are scheduled for November. Under the auspices of Fountain Hills Sonoran Conservancy and McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission, hikes are scheduled throughout the fall starting in October. November hikes include a “dog fitness” event Saturday, Nov. 5. Ingrid Appelt will teach hikers and their canine pals the basics of dog safety and etiquette. Hikers are limited to one dog each. The hike takes participants three miles starting at Golden Eagle. There is a $2 per hiker entry fee in to McDowell Mountain Regional Park. A “walk-off the turkey” hike is set for Saturday, Nov. 26. The seven to eight-mile hike starting at Eagle Ridge. The hike crosses the entire McDowell Mountain Preserve. Hikers will need to arrange for a pick-up at the end of Gold Eagle Trailhead. Bring two bottles of water. Each hike starts at 8 a.m. Hikers must register at the start of the hike. Hikes

originating from Eagle Ridge must start and finish with stewards. For more information, e-mail Carol Ayres at quail10@aol.com.

FH Community Foundation to raise funds for local charities at Nov. 4 social Fountain Hills Community Foundation celebrates the islands with its annual fundraiser Friday, Nov. 4. This year’s theme, “Island Nights,” will transport attendees to a feel of Hawaii, with dinner a live auction and island entertainment. Proceeds benefit local charities. The event is at Eagle Mountain Golf Club starting at 7 p.m. For reservations, send checks payable to Fountain Hills Community Foundation, to P.O. Box 18668, Fountain Hills 85269. Tickets are $125 each. Reservtions will be held at the door; no tickets will be mailed.

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Weather keeps getting better for outdoor fun With temperatures dropping some, people will want to get out and enjoy the outdoors with Ranger Amy Ford during November. The following are events planned for November. Program changes or cancellations are posted on the Website, maricopa. gov/parks/mcdowell. Call (480) 471-0173, ext. 201, or e-mail Ranger Amy Ford at amyford@mail.maricopa.gov for more information. The park is located north of Fountain Hills on McDowell Mountain Road, the extension of Fountain Hills Boulevard. There is a $6 fee per vehicle to enter the

park. Reptile and Live Animal Feeding at McDowell, Saturday, Nov. 19, 11 a.m.noon; Saturday, Watch as some of the animals eat. Ask questions, meet the park’s huge wolf spider, a diamondback rattler and a giant hairy scorpion. Visitor Center. Little Critters Storytime with Ranger Amy, Thursdays, Nov. 3, 10 and 17 12:301:30 p.m. (Geared toward preschoolers and up.) Themed program set around a children’s book read aloud by Ranger Amy. Activities vary and may include live animals, songs, crafts and/or puppet plays. Visitor Center.

aged. No pets, please. Welcome to the ‘Wild West’ – An Introduction to the Sonoran Desert, Thursday, Nov. 17, 9:30-11 a.m. and Wednesday, Nov. 30, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Arizonans have bragging rights about living in the desert with cactus that jump and snakes that rattle. But how dangerous is the desert really? Join Ranger Amy for a “hands-on” introduction to the Sonoran Desert. Meet at the North Trailhead. Trailside Mountain Bike Emergency Clinic Series with Slippery Pig Bike Shop, Friday, Nov. 18, 6-7 p.m. If you’re out on the trail, miles from civilization (or a trailhead) and you get a flat tire, do you know what to do? The Slippery Pig Bike Shop team will teach how to repair common bike malfunctions. Hands-on clinic. Meet at the Trailhead Staging Area. Lead, Follow or Get Out of My Way! – Equestrian Endurance Ride, Saturday, Nov. 19. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. AERC-sanctioned ride, 25-50 miles. Registration required. Call (602) 579-0130. Family Friendly November Moonlit Nocturnal Hike to Nursery Tank Pond – ADA Accessible, Friday, Nov. 19, 6:30-8:30

p.m. The desert comes alive with strange new sounds at night. Explore the secret life of the night with Ranger Amy on a walk less than a half-mile long to Nursery Tank by the light of the moon. Program is for all ages. Bring flashlights and meet at the Nursery Tank Trailhead. No pets, please. The Desert Grocery Store, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 10-11 a.m.. Meet at the North Trail Trailhead for a 1 ½ mile interpretive hike learning about what people used to eat before grocery stores came to the Valley. Dixie Mine Hidden Petroglyph Hike, Saturday, Nov. 26, 9-11:30 a.m. The Dixie Mine is one of the best kept secrets in the Park. The 5.8 mile roundtrip hike has some steep slopes, but the rewards are worth it. Bring extra water and meet at the Golden Eagle Trailhead in Fountain Hills. Desert BINGO, Saturday, Nov. 26, 1-2 p.m., Bring the kids out to the park for a game of Bingo, desert-style. Win prizes finding things like holes in saguaros and bird nests along the trail. Meet at the Nursery Tank Trailhead.

This is the time of year when you want to explore the great outdoors, and McDowell Mountain Regional Park has some amazing trails and activities to experience.

Friday Fitness Hikes, all starting at 8 a.m. Hike lengths vary. Nov. 4 (meet at the Trailhead Staging Area for a three-mile Pemberton Trail hike); Nov. 11 (Meet at Wagner Trail for a 6-8 mile Wagner/Granite Bluff hike); Nov. 18 (Trailhead Staging Area for 5-6 mile Scenic Trail); Nov. 25 (Meet at the Wagner Trailhead for an 8-9 mile Rock Knob hike). 24 Hours of Fury – Endurance Mountain Biking Event, Saturday, Nov. 5, noon – Sunday, Nov. 6, noon. The event consists of loops around the perimeter of the Competitive Track, one of Arizona’s most popular endurance courses. The most loops in 12 or 24 hours wins. Registration is required. (www.4peaksracing.com) Morgan Horse Association’s Trials on Trails Competition, Saturday, Nov. 5, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. The competition tests both the horse and its rider as they negotiate six obstacles while being observed by judges. The event will be staged in the Four Peaks Staging area and will include Shallmo Wash Trail and portions of the Scenic Trail.

Javelina Jundred Extreme Foot Race, Saturday, Nov. 12-Sunday, Nov. 13, starting at 6 a.m. This popular 100-mile foot race is scheduled to be held on the full moon weekend. Fully stocked stations every 7.5 miles. Runners must be registered, www.javelinajundred.com. Birding for Beginners with Ranger Amy, Saturday, Nov. 12, 9-10 a.m. What kinds of birds have been visiting the bird feeder? What equipment do you need to start birdwatching? Come to the Visitor Center’s backyard feeders and learn about the unique birds calling the desert home. Program is part indoor and part outdoor. Snowbirds Moonlit Hike, Pemberton Trail, Wednesday, Nov. 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Meet at the Trailhead Staging area. You don’t have to be a snowbird to participate in the hike, but if you haven’t experienced a desert night hike, you will enjoy this. Ranger Amy, who will lead the hike, said you haven’t really seen the desert until you have been on a night hike. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. The moon won’t be completely full, so flashlights are encour-

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John Paul Theater Phoenix (602) 264-0402 www.azjewishtheatre.org Nov. 1 A reading through the support of the Arizona Centennial Theatre Foundation, written Ben Tyler. $

AZest for the West: Celebrating the Centennial

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Fountain Hills Community Center (48) 816-5100 Nov. 19 Enjoy a docent-led tour of the extensive public art collection in the community. 9 and 11 a.m. $5.

Edgeworth Drive - Fountain Hills www.amytuso.com Nov. 11-13 Five artists show their work in a studio setting. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

Art in the Park Plaza Fountainside Fountain Hills www.fountainhillsartleague.com Nov. 5 Enjoy the work of local artists in the setting near Fountain Park. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free

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Burton Barr Library Phoenix (602) 262-4636 http://phoenixpubliclibrary.org Through Nov. 4 A series of events exploring Arizona’s 100year history. Celebrating the Arizona Centennial with Photographs from the Center for Creative Photography Phoenix Art Museum (602) 257-1880 www.phxart.org Nov. 12 through March 4 Take a visual tour of Arizona’s famous places and iconic symbols from the Grand Canyon to the Hoover Dam, all commemorating the 100th year of Arizona statehood. $4-$12. Kerr Cultural Center Scottsdale (480) 596-2660 http://asuevents.asu.edu Nov. 16 Presented by Valley Riders Theatre. 10:30 a.m. Free, but RSVP, please.

Art Speak Peace: American Voices Respond to Vietnamese Children’s Paintings Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (480) 874-4666 www.smoca.org Through Nov. 9 Featuring poems written by American children, veterans and established poets in response to Vietnamese children’s paintings on peace and war. $

Visit us online at www.fhtimes.com/calendar Artists and Their Children (part 2) Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art to see more (480) 874-4666 www.smoca.org listings or to place your Nov. 30 through Jan. 23 upcoming events. The exhibition follows the work of some of the original creative families highlighted six years ago in part one. $

Arizona Museum for Youth Mesa Arizonamuseumforyouth.com Through Jan. 22, 2012 A wide variety of art work starring Bugs Bunny, Sylvester, Pepe le Pew and many more. Phoenix Art Museum (602) 257-1880 www.phxart.org Through Nov. 20 30 leading artists present an expansive view of the American West. Nearly 100 paintings, drawings, sculptures and photos will be featured.

Art on the Avenue & Farmers Market Avenue of the Fountains - Fountain Hills Nov. 3, 10, 17 Stroll the median on the Avenue of the Fountains and enjoyt a rich talent of artists, jewelers, phographers and more. Farmers Market offers fresh produce and more. Held most Thursdays through April. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

18th Annual Carefree Fine Art and Wine Festival Downtown Carefree (480) 837-5637 www.thunderbirdartists.com Nov. 4-6 More than 165 artists, musical entertainment, wine and micro-brew tasting, gourmet food and chocolates. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $3.

37th Annual Fountain Festival of Arts and Crafts Avenue of the Fountains Fountain Hills (480) 837-1654 www.fountainhillschamber.com Nov. 11-13 Some 470 arts and crafts booths, entertainment, food, juried gallery. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free

Arizona Valentine Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (602) 273-2006 www.phoenix.gov Nov. 12 through May 3 Artwork from Arizona artists depicting their love for the state. Works have different formats, but each depicts a unique aspect of the 100-year-old state. Free.

15th Annual Hidden in the Hills Artists Studio Tour Desert Foothills Cave Creek/Carefree (480) 575-6624 www.sonoranartsleague.org Nov. 18-20, Nov. 25-27 Self-guided tour of 35 to 40 art studios. Meet more than 125 artists. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

Indian Art and Artifacts Appraisal Day Heard Museum North - Scottsdale www.heard.org Nov. 19 Leading Native art traders will examine treasures and offer information about materials, dates, artists and traditions. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $30 for first item, $25 for the second item and $20 for each subsequent item with a limit of 10 items per person.

18th Annual ArtFest of Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza - Scottsdale (480) 968-5353 www.888artfest.com Nov. 1920 More than 200 juried artists and craftspeople from across the United States. Live music, international foods, family area, ”Book Street” with Arizona authors. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

Ornament Marketplace Heard Museum, Phoenix Heard Museum, Scottsdale (602) 252-8848 www.heard.org/ornaments Nov. 24-27 Native themed ornaments hand-crafted by Native American artists from the Heard Museum shops. A variety of styles, media and colors. Thursday-Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.5:30 p.m. Free to festival.

Frontier Town Cave Creek (602) 789-7222 www.dixiegreenpromotions.com Nov. 25-27 Handcrafted art by artists from around the southwest. Free.

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Talking Stick Fine Art & Wine Festival Salt River Fields - Scottsdale (480) 837-5637 www.thunderbirdartists.com Nov. 25-27 Featuring world-class artists, wines for tasting, gourmet food from up-and-coming professional chefs. Chocolates, live entertainment, kids’ corner, more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $5

Bicycling 12 & 24 Hours of Fury Presented by Bicycle Ranch

Culinary Avant-Garden: Stop, Cook and Listen Desert Botanical Garden - Phoenix (480) 481-8188 www.dbg.org Nov. 3, 10, 17 Each week features different vendors, presenters and performers. Must be 21 to attend. 6-8:30 p.m. $12-$18

Chiles and Chocolate Festival

McDowell Mountain Regional Park Fountain Hills www.4peaksracing.com Nov. 5 Premier endurance mountain bike event consisting of loops around the perimeter of the Competitive Track. The most loops around in 12 or 24 hours wins. $

Desert Botanical Garden - Phoenix (480) 941-1225 www.dbg.org Nov. 11-13 Celebrate the unique tastes of the Southwest. Open air market, samples, all products available for purchase. Cooking demonstrations and entertainment. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $7.50$15

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Serano Park - Cave Creek www.azbikeclub.com Nov. 12 The most difficult organized Century Ride in Maricopa County. A metric century with great views and a few climbs. 100-mile, 62-mile and 30-mile routes. SAG vehicles, rest stops, massage tables after the ride. $

Cars NASCAR Spring Cup Series and NASCAR Nationwide Series Practice Phoenix International Raceway - Avondale www.phoenixraceway.com Nov. 10 $

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Phoenix International Raceway www.phoenixraceway.com Nov. 11 Part of the 500 Weekend. Also the NASCAR Nationwide Series and the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West practice day. $

Kobalt Tools Phoenix 500 Phoenix International Raceway www.phoenixraceway.com Nov. 13 The Nascar Spring Cup Series, 312 laps, 312 miles. 500K. 1:15 p.m. $15-$88.

14th Annual Southwest National Good Guys Rod & Custom Car Show WestWorld - Scottsdale (925) 838-9876 www.good-guys.com Nov. 18-20 More than 2,000 rods, customs, classics and muscle cars through 1972. Vendor and manufacturer exhibits. Swap meet with the Cars4Sale Corral. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $6-$18.

Farm at South Mountain - Phoenix www.azwinefestivalatthefarm.com Nov. 18-19 Top wine growers gather to showcase their finest wines. Learn about Arizona wine production, walk through exhibits, taste dozens of wines. Educational seminars, “People’s Choice Awards,” live music by local musicians. 1-5 p.m. $65.

Thanksgiving Day Harvest Feast Heard Museum - Phoenix www.heard.org Nov. 24 Harvest Feast: An Edible Gallery is an authentic, cuisine-based way to celebrate Thanksgiving Day and experience the Heard Museum with family and friends. Chef Freddie Bitsoie bridges American Indian culture and professional kitchen expertise. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $.

Cultural Events

Sixth Annual Navajo Art & Rug Auction Pueblo Grande Museum - Phoenix (602)495-0901 www.pueblogrande.org Nov. 4-5 Auction on Nov. 4 is at 5 p.m., and lecture featuring auctioneers Bruce Burnham and trader Hank Blair. Auction begins with a preview Nov. 5 at 10 a.m. Art, rugs, frybread. Free museum admission.

Native American Jewelry Seminar L. Alan Cruikshank River of Time Museum Fountain Hills (480) 837-2612 www.riveroftimemuseum.org Nov. 5

Dee Jackson, a Native American artisan and trader, will explain how to make jewelry, the meaning of stones and what mines her stones are from. 11 a.m. $5

All Indian rodeo, pow wow, Yavapai Village, cultural performances, parade, food, golf, softball, basketball, BMX racing, dance, concerts, most events free.

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Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (480) 994-2787 www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org Nov. 4-6 A showcase of Latin music, dance and art. Orquestra Filamonica de Sonora performs Friday at 8 p.m. Tickets are free. Sergio Mendes is the headline concert Saturday, Nov. 5. 8 p.m. $39-$49. Park events are from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Free admission.

Hassayampa Heritage Days Hassayampa River Preserve Wickenburg www.nature.org/hassayampa Nov. 5-6 Showcase of the history of the people and commerce along the Hassayampa River and the critical role the area played in the development of Central Arizona.

Navajo Rug Auction Coconino Center for the Arts - Flagstaff (928) 779-2300 www.culturalpartners.org Nov. 12 Flagstaff Cultural Partners and Museum of Northern Arizona features 300 vintage and contemporary Navajo weavings, consigners and the R.B. Burnham & Co. Trading Post. Preview from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Auction at 5 p.m.

Inaugural American Indian Market Phoenix Indian Center (602) 264-6768, ext. 2900 Nov. 12-13 More than 100 Native American artists from around the U.S. representing an array of American Indian art. Food pavilion, entertainment, cultural programs. Benefits the Phoenix Indian Center.

Stephen Petronio Company: Underland Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (480) 994-2787 www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org Nov. 18 A provocative fusion of dance, art and fashion with adult content. 8 p.m. $

Fort McDowell Orme Dam Victory Days FMIC Rodeo Grounds - Fort McDowell (480) 816-7162 www.ftmcdowell.org Nov. 18-20

Emerging Artists – Margaret Gisolo Dance Studio Tempe (480) 965-6447 http://asuevents.asu.edu Nov. 18-20 Features new works by ASU School of Dance MFA candidates Whitney Waugh and Karryn Allen based on original research into audience interaction, social perception and how we engage with the movie body and the stories it tells. 6:30 p.m. Friday; 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. $8-$16.

Fair 127th Annual Arizona State Fair Arizona State Fairgrounds Phoenix www.azstatefair.com Through Nov. 6 Family entertainment, animals, food, rides, top-notch concerts, exhibits, motorized events, rodeo and more. $5-$10.

Family Fun Friday Night Franks Fort McDowell Adventures Fort McDowell (480) 816-6465, Ext. 1 Every Friday through Memorial Day Experience a cookout experience in the Sonoran Desert. Entertainment, food. Groups of 10 or more can call for reservations and package options. 5-10 p.m.

Festivals Ignite Phoenix No. 11 Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (480) 994-2787 www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org Oct. 28 An eclectic range of people and topics igniting the imagination. 6:30 p.m. $10.

Fall Pumpkin Celebration Apple Annie’s Produce & Pumpkins Willcox (520) 384-2084 www.appleannies.com Oct. 29-30 Pick your own pumpkins, mpkins, fall produce. Hayride to pumpkin patch and children’s play area. Corn maze. 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. nd $3 includes hayride and children’s play area.

LET’S GO! November 2011 Prescott Ghost Talk Prescott Center for the Arts Theater (928) 445-3286 www.pca-az.net Oct. 28-29 An evening of historic ghostly folklore told by the apparitions themselves. 6 and 7:30 p.m. each night. $10 per performance.

Halloween in the Hills Avenue of the Fountains Fountain Hills (480) 837-8168 www.azpetsnpeople.com Oct. 29 Costume contest for pets and pet owners at 4:30 p.m. Following the contest, merchants will be ready for “Trick or Treating.” Games, haunted houses, “Spider Village” and more. 4-8 p.m. $5 per pet for costume contest.

Cave Creek Wicked (602) 400-3330 www.cavecreekwicked.com Oct. 29 Community wide trick or treating, Terror in the Tamarisk Grove, haunted maze, horse costume contest, pet costume contest, Thriller dancers, much, much more. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. then 9 a.m.-2 a.m. $

42nd Annual Fall Festival Eldorado Park - Scottsdale (480) 312-0217 www.scottsdaleaz.gov Oct. 31 Game booths, contests, liver performances, give-aways, food, mad scientist lab, more and fireworks. 6-9 p.m. Free.

Ninth Annual Arizona Wild West Days Cave Creek (480) 437-1196 www.wildwestdayscavecreek.com Nov. 3-6 Live entertainment, gunfighters, cowboy poets, bathtub races, thieves market, parade, rodeo, and much more. Free.

Serbfest: Ninth Annual Food and Cultural Festival St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church Phoenix (602) 275-7360 www.stsava.com Nov. 5-6 Authentic Serbian cuisine, pastries, live folk music and dancing, shopping bazaar, guided tour of Serbian Byzantine-style church, KidsZone. Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, noon-8 p.m. $2; under 12, free.

Mesa Old West Days Downtown Mesa www.mesaoldwestdays.com Nov. 11-12 The pioneer and territorial history of Mesa are highlighted. Ninth Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers,

gun fight re-enactments, quick draw competition, music, entertainment, food, cowboy crafts, costume contest, Kiddie Rides. Free.

Arizona Balloon Classic Wild Horse Pass - Chandler www.azballoonclassic.com Nov. 18-20 Hare and hound competition, fun flights, evening glows, fireworks. Variety of activities all weekend. Benefits Phoenix Children’s Hospital and local food banks. $

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Kingdom of the Spiders Reunion Town Hall Park - Camp Verde http://kindofthespidersreunion.com Oct. 29 Filmed in 1977 and starring William Shatner and Woody Strode, the film about an Arizona town is infested with arachnids out to kill cattle and people. Lawn opens at 3 p.m., film opens at 6:30 p.m. Live music. Collection of live spiders, film memorabilia and more. $

Prescott Film Festival Various Prescott venues www.prescottfilmfestival.com Nov. 2-6 Five day event features ground-breaking independent films, free workshops, guest filmmakers, parties, more. $

Big Bug Movie Nights Desert Botanical Garden - Phoenix (480) 481-8188 www.dbg.org Nov. 2, Nov. 9, Nov. 16 A series of related movies to celebrate David Roger’s Big Bugs exhibits. Doors open at 6 p.m. $10-$18. Nov. 2, The Fly; Nov. 9, Beetlejuice; Nov. 16, Arachnophobia;

Fundraisers The Cowboy Gathering: Ballads and Stories” with Marshall Trimble, Dolan Ellis and Bob Boze Bell Tonto Bar and Grill - Cave Creek (480) 488-2764 www.cavecreekmuseum.org Nov. 5 Limited seating, and reservations are required. 4:30-8 p.m. $110 per person includes dinner. Proceeds benefit Cave Creek Museum.

A Miner’s Dinner Cave Creek Museum (480) 488-2764 www.cavecreekmuseum.org Nov. 15 Proceeds benefit Cave Creek Museum’s Historic Stamp Mill Restoration Project. $50 per person. Seating is limited, and reservations are requested.

Greening of Downtown Fountain Hills Fundraiser Fountain Hills greeningofdowntown@cox.net Nov. 11, 2011 Proceeds benefit the Greening of Downtown. 6-8 p.m. $30 per person, $50 per couple.

17th Annual Beaux Arts 2011 Scottsdale Artists’ School (480) 990-1422 www.scottsdaleartschool.org Nov. 12 The school celebrates its wi25th anniversary with guest Dr. Ginger Renner. Silent auction, live auction of original art donated by more than 200 of the country’s leading artists. Benefit includes music and food. 5:30 p.m. $150-$175.

Gems & Minerals 17th Annual International Gem & Jewelry Show WestWorld Scottsdale (301) 294-1640 www.intergem.net Oct. 28 Exhibits, lectures, dealers, demos, prizes. $6, under 16, free.

Hobbies Fountain Hills Coin Club Fall Coin & Collectibles Show Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church (480) 231-3896 Oct. 29 Silent and live auctions, coin raffle, door prizes, free coins and coin albums for kids under 18. Unveiling and sales of the club’s Arizona Centennial medals. Also featuring 25 coin dealers, postcard dealer and Fountain Hills Automobile Club cars. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free Admission.

14th Annual Great Rubber Stamp Fall Fiesta Mesa Convention Center www.ruberstampevents.com’ Nov. 5-6 Lectures, booth demonstrations, door prizes. $

Seventh Annual Rim Country Quilt Roundup Mazatzal Casino Exhibition Hall Payson www.rimcountryquiltroundup.com Nov. 11-13 Juried and judged awards, workshops, lectures, vendors, door prizes, quilt appraisals and opportunity quilts. Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $3 or $2 with one can of food.

Holiday Events Polar Express Grand Canyon Railroad - Williams (888) 848-3511 www.thetrain.com Nov. 11 through Jan. 7 Guests can enjoy treats and a reading of the classic Christmas story during a one-hour evening train journey. 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. and some 3:30 p.m. Saturday matinees. $15.

19th Annual Arizona’s Largest Gingerbread Village Prescott Resort & Conference Center (928) 776-1666 www.prescottresort.com Nov. 9 through Jan. 1 100_ edible and enchanting castles, estates, houses, electric trains, cookie decorating for the kids. Free

17th Annual Glendale Glitters Spectacular Murphy Park - Glendale www.glendaleaz.com/events Nov. 25 through the holidays 1.5 million twinkling lights. Opening nights (Nov. 25 and 26) include holiday entertainment, food, crafts, children’s wonderland and snow, horse-drawn carriage rides and special lighting ceremony. 5-10 p.m. Free.

Stagecoach Village Holiday Festival of Art Cave Creek www.vermillionpromotions.com Nov. 26-28 Fine arts and crafts, wine tasting, musical entertainment. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free

Home Tours 31st Annual Wickenburg Tour of Homes Wickenburg Community Center (928) 684-2272 www.westernmuseum.org Nov. 5 Tour four luxury homes and the Desert Caballeros Western Museum. Tickets and holiday market is at the community center. Benefits the museum. 9 a.m. -4 p.m. $20.

Phoenix Home and Garden’s Grand Tour of Homes Brunch Heard Museum Phoenix (480) 664-3960, ext. 132 www.phgmag.com/hometour Nov. 6 The valley’s premier luxury home tour benefiting the Heard Museum. Ticket includes tour of private homes including one extreme home and a VIP brunch at the Heard. 9:30 a.m. $175; tour of four homes is $99.

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Various venues (480) 488-2691 www.gnosisltd.org Nov. 11, 12, 13 Exclusive view at selected student shelters at the Taliesin Frank Lloyd wright school of architecture. $55-$65.

Fireside Grill at the Holiday Inn Fountain Hills (480) 837-4882 (480) 837-9661 Every Friday Fridays, join jazz lovers in an intimate setting for great music and company. Doors open at 6:45 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. free, donations welcome. Call to confirm event.

Kerr Cultural Center - Scottsdale (480) 596-2660 http://asuevents.asu.edu Nov. 4 Soloist, orchestral musician, educators, soprano sax player, Hernandez has played around the world. 7:30 p.m. $16.

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WestWorld - Scottsdale (480) 312-6802 www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld Oct. 28-30 An association working to preserve the great American Ranch Horse traditions through five classes: conformation, ranch cutting, working ranch horse, ranch trail and ranch riding. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost to Participants, free to the public.

Grapeables - Fountain Hills (480) 816-5959 Different musicians play at the local wine shop. Perfect for listening and dancing. 7:30 – 11 p.m. Call for individual performance information.

American Cup Championship Arabian Horse Show WestWorld (480) 515-1500 www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld Nov. 10-13 Open to Arabians and half-Arabians/AngloArabian horses. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Free

Arizona Reining Horse Competition WestWorld (480) 312-6802 www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld Nov. 13 Show features a reining competition. This high-energy Western competition requires riders to guide their horses through a precise patter of circles, spins and stop. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Free

Arizona Season Finale Hunter Jumper Competition WestWorld (480) 312-6802 www.cepshows.com Nov. 16-20 Beautiful horses and skilled competitors. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. $

Music Flamenco Dancing Sofrita Fountain Hills (480) 816-5613 Every Thursday Music of Brio Flamenco and the Flamenco por la Vida dancers. 6-8 p.m.

Music in the Garden Fall Concert Series Desert Botanical Garden - Phoenix (480) 481-8188 www.dbg.org Oct. 28 Different bands each week. 7 p.m. $15-$21.

THE Concert Phoenix Symphony Hall (602) 495-1117, ext. 425 www.phoenixsymphony.org Oct. 29 Annual benefit for the Phoenix Symphony. Grammy Award-winning music legend and American icon Kenny Rogers accompanied by the symphony under the direction of Michael Christie, followed by THE Encore, an evening of live music, dinner and dancing with performances by some of the Valley’s most talented young musicians. $75-$100.

The Creole Choir of Cuba Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (480) 994-2787 www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org Oct. 29 Descendants of Haitian slaves, the 10 men and women from this choir from the historic city of Camagüey, Cuba, features inspiring harmonies and jubilant dancing, heartfelt passion. 8 p.m. $29-$39.

Piano on Fire Kerr Cultural Center Scottsdale (480) 596-2660 http://asuevents.asu.edu Nov. 2 Music with Art Tatumesque, Nicole Pesce, Jerry Donato, Bob Lashier and Todd Chuba. 7:30 p.m. $20-$25.

Scottsdale Series Scottsdale Center for the Arts (602) 495-1999 www.phoenixsymphony.org Nov. 3 Featuring the Phoenix Symphony. 7:30 p.m. $

Sergio Mendes Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (480) 994-2787 www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org Nov. 5 Sergio Mendes’ 50-year career spans more than 35 albums, a Grammy and a 2006 collaboration with will.i.am from the Black-Eyed Peas. His recent release, Born Tempo, is a mix of color, texture and street-derived energy, highlighting his mastery of authentic Brazilian rhythms. 8 p.m. $39-$49

Fountain Hills Chamber Players Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Fountain Hills (480) 816-1243 Nov. 6 Magical repertoire for strings, woodwinds and piano. 3 p.m. $15.

Scottsdale Jazz Orchestra Kerr Cultural Center - Scottsdale (480) 596-2660 http://asuevents.asu.edu Nov. 6 The orchestra, directed by Eric Rasmussen, presents cutting edge big band music as well as jazz big band favorites. Includes promising young valley musicians and some of the area’s most seasoned jazz veterans. 4 p.m. $10.

ASU Wind Ensemble ASU Gammage - Tempe (480) 965-8863 www.asuevents.asu.edu Nov. 8

Phoenix Boys Choir Mini Concert Steele Indian School Park Memorial Hall Phoenix (602) 264-5328 www.phoenixboyschoir.org Nov. 10 The choir performs new works, as well as offers sneak peeks at special repertoire and audience favorites while paying special tribute to American veterans. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. Free for 10 and younger; $10.

32nd Annual Bluegrass Festival and Fiddle Championship Bowman Rodeo Grounds Wickenburg (800) 942-5242 www.outwickenburgway.com Nov. 11-13 Three nationally-known bands and competi-

tion in 13 categories for $6,500 in prize money. Arts and crafts, KidsZone, food. Friday, 1-5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Day pass, $7-$12; three-day pass $18-$30.

Phoenix Boys Choir 2011 Fall Gala Memorial Hall, Steel Indian School Park Phoenix (602) 264-5328 www.phoenixboyschoir.com Nov. 12 An Evening of Jazz with the Phoenix Boys Choir begins with a cocktail reception featuring heavy hors d’oeurvres. Silent auction. Valley jazz legend Dennis Roland performs. Taliesin Architect David Dodge will be honored. 7 p.m. $150.

Pink Martini Celebrity Theater (480) 994-2787 www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org Phoenix Nov. 13 Sponsored by Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts featuring a romantic and worldly musical adventure. 7:30 p.m. $

Steppin’ Out with Ben Vereen Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (480) 994-2787 www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org Nov. 19 The legendary performer will offer favorite songs from his extraordinary career. 8 p.m. $49, $59, $139

Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (480) 994-2787 www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org Nov. 21 Part of a series of performances by ASU’s School of Music students and faculty, featuring ASU Chamber Players. 6:30 p.m. talk, 7:30 p.m. show. $

Nature

Dave Rogers Big Bugs Exhibit Desert Botanical Garden Phoenix (480) 941-1225 www.dbg.org Through Jan. 1, 2012 10 over-sized insect sculptures using trees, green saplings, dry branches and other forest materials. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Included in paid garden admission.

Annual Mariposa Monarca Desert Botanical Garden Phoenix (480) 941-1225 www.dbg.org Through Nov. 3 Stroll through the Marshall Butterfly Pavilion

LET’S GO! November 2011 and experience the colorful Monarch butterflies. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. $3.50 with paid garden admission.

three-mile running event with 10 cool obstacles that participants must run, jump, climb or traverse. $

Theater

Leonid Meteor Shower

Phoenix Walk on the Wild Side

Lowell Observatory - Flagstaff (928) 233-3210 www.lowell.edu Nov. 16 Join an indoor program at 7 p.m. that focuses on meteor showers. Observe objects through telescopes, live presentations in miniplanetarium and multi-media programs. 5-9 p.m. $

Phoenix Zoo www.walkaza.nationalmssociety.org Nov. 5 Five-mile, three-mile, one-mile. Benefits the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. 8 a.m. $

ASU Gammage (480) 965-3434 http:asugammage.com Nov. 1-6 Best known for their wild theatrical shows and concerts, the group combines comedy, music and technology to provide a unique form of entertainment. $

Thanksgiving Star Fest Lowell Observatory - Flagstaff (928) 233-3210 www.lowell.edu Nov. 25-26 Numerous telescopes are set up for viewing throughout the Lowell campus. Extended hours and indoor programs and building tours. 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m. $

Parades

Thanksgiving Day Parade Saguaro Boulevard Fountain Hills (480) 837-1654 www.fountainhillschamber.com Nov. 24 The state’s only Thanksgiving Day parade features some 75 units including bands, floats and marching units. 9 a.m. Free.

Runs / Walks

Sixth Annual Ghost & Goblins 5K Arizona Falls - Phoenix (623) 362-8438 www.allarizonarunningevents.com Oct. 29 5K run, 5K fun walk, 1 mile fun run/walk. 7 a.m. $

Arizona Walk Now for Autism 2011 Tempe Beach Park www.walknowforautism.org Oct. 30 Benefits SARRC, donations encouraged.

Great Arizona Grape Stomp 5K Run Cottonwood (480) 223-7112 www.arizonawine.org Nov. 5 The final 5K race in a series. Runners receive a “Grape Stomp” T-shirt, logo wine glass that can be used for wine tasting and discounts following the race. 8 a.m. $ to enter.

AZ Urbanathlon Scottsdale www.azurbanathlon Nov. 5 Mountainside Fitness presents the event. The Salt River Fields at Talking Stick features a

JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes Tempe Beach Park http://walk.jdrf.org Nov. 5 5K. Registration is at 7:30 a.m., walk at 9 a.m.

36th Annual 3TV Phoenix 10K CityScape - Phoenix (602) 751-6692 www.phoenix10K.com Nov. 6 Selected by the USA Track & Field Association to be the Arizona state championship race for the 10K distance. Also a 5K run/walk, a wheelchair 10K, a team challenge and a costume contest. Also a free kids’ dash, vendors and after-race celebrations. 8 a.m. $25-$35.

Women’s Half Marathon Scottsdale/Tempe www.womenshalfmarathon.com/scottsdaletempe Nov. 6 One-of-a-kind finisher’s medal with removal charm, good bag, shopper friendly women’sspecific expo, fashion show, cookie café, pre-race expo and post race party. 7 a.m. $

Ninth Annual Javelina Jundred Trail Run and Jalloween Party McDowell Mountain Regional Park Fountain Hills www.javelinajundred.com Nov. 12-13 Gently rolling single track and jeep trail through the desert. USATF sanctioned, aidstations every five miles. 6 a.m. start.

The Fourth Annual Phoenix Undy 5000 (5K) State Capitol District - Phoenix www.undy5000.org Nov. 19 5K run and one mile fun run/walk helps bring greater awareness to colon cancer. Participants will receive race day boxers and are encouraged to run in their undies – boxers or briefs – to increase awareness of screening for colon cancer. 8 a.m.

Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run and Fitness Walk Fountain Hills Community Center www.fh.az.gov/special-events.aspx Nov. 24 Pre-registrated participants receive a commemorative Turkey Trot T-shirt. Awards to top two-finishers in each age division. 7:30 a.m. $

Blue Man Group

Nov. 18-Dec. 18 In the children’s theater. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, 1 and 3 p.m. $

The Capitol Steps Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (480) 994-2787 www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org Nov. 25, 8 p.m. and Nov. 26, 5 and 8 p.m. This popular group put the “mock” in democracy. $49, $59

Legally Blonde The Musical

Sleuth

Broadway Palm Dinner Theater Mesa (480) 325-6700 www.broadwaypalmwest.com Through Nov. 12 Elle Woods is a big hit on the campus of her LA college who decides to follow her perfect East Coast blue blood boyfriend to law school at Harvard. $

Fountain Hills Theater (480) 837-9661, ext. 3 www.fhct.org Through Nov. 13 In a country house owned by a mystery writer, revenge is devised and murder plotted. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 8 p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m. $

FHYT Fable Troupe’s Beyond the Storybook FHT Youth Theater Fountain Hills (480) 837-9661, ext. 3 www.fhct.org Nov. 19 Kids of all ages can see some of their favorite fairy tales with fun twists, imagination and interaction. 10 a.m. Free, and donations are welcome.

Oliver! Scottsdale Desert Stages (480) 483-1664 www.desertstages.org Through Nov. 5 Charles Dickens’ timeless story of the boy who asked for more. The score is full of Lionel Bart’s songs including Consider Yourself, You’ve Got to Pick-a-Pocket or Two, I’d Do Anything, As Long As He Needs Me. Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, 2 p.m. $

Aladdin Jr. Greasepaint Youtheatre - Scottsdale (602) 889-7609 www.greasepaint.org Oct. 28, 29, 30 Based on the Disney favorite. Fridays, 7 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 2 p.m. $

Mornings at Seven Scottsdale Desert Stages (480) 483-1664 www.desertstages.org Nov. 11 through Dec. 18 In Actor’s Café. Performances Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m., Sundays, 2 p.m. $

Annie Scottsdale Desert Stages (480) 483-1664 www.desertstages.org

Veteran’s Day

Phoenix Boys Choir presents a Veteran’s Day program Steele Indian School Park Phoenix www.phoenixboyschoir.org Nov. 10 In special honor of veterans. 5:30 p.m. $10.

Veterans’ Day Service Veterans Memorial - Fountain Hills Nov. 11 Fountain Hills will have two tributes. A memorial service at the Veterans Memorial at 9 a.m. opens the day’s activities. An appreciation program starts at 2 p.m. at the amphitheater at Fountain Park.

Phoenix VA Health Care System’s Annual VA Veterans’ Day Parade Phoenix (602) 222-2667 Nov. 11 Starts at Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center and goes north on Seventh Street and Central to North Phoenix Baptist Church. The parade pays tribute to our nation’s veterans. The them this year is “Veterans – Our Resilient Heroes: 11-11-11.” Some 100 entries including large helium balloons, Vets’ organizations, floats, bands, military vehicles, color guards and a military flyover. 11 a.m.

Fourth Annual Gathering of Legends Commemorative Air Force Aviation Museum Mesa (480) 924-1940 www.azcaf.org Nov. 12 Military aviation veterans will relate their experiences from World War II through today. Educational exhibit, flyovers, speakers. 9 a.m.4 p.m. $3-$10.

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