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Oct. 17, The Clayton House Homeward Bound’s beloved Old Bags Luncheon will return this month, with a new name and new concept. The inaugural event will include wine and spirit tastings, local shopping vendors, brunch and a live cocktail competition. Proceeds will benefit the local nonprofit – in its 30th year of operation – which is dedicated to providing families experiencing homelessness a pathway out of poverty. 10:30 a.m. $100. www.homewardboundaz.org.
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local nonprofit providing free beast health education, mammograms, testing and direct assistance to breast cancer patients with wigs, support and resources in Arizona. Attendees can expect a night of fun with giveaways, gifts, prizes, a silent auction, and exclusive offers. Funds will also benefit Elevate Phoenix for urban youth. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. $250. www.gawleygala2021. givesmart.com. Halloween SPOOK-TRACKULA Oct. 8-31, McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park Celebrate Halloween with some haunted fun as the Paradise & Pacific Railroad is transformed for spooky fun for the whole family. Admission includes unlimited train and carousel rides, access to Halloween photo pods, meet and greets with Bones the Engineer and access to view tiny trains at the Model Railroad Building. 6-7:30 pm. or 8-9:30 p.m. $15. www.therailroadpark.com.
Farmers Market on High Street Various Sundays, High Street North Phoenix’s High Street will reopen its farmers market this month, returning bigger and better than ever. Patrons will find all things local, with over 100 vendors in attendance selling food, art, flowers, jams, clothing, and more. Furry friends are welcome. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free. www.highstreetaz.com. Flamenco Intimo Dates vary, Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts Julia Chacón Flamenco Theatre will make a powerful splash every Friday and Saturday night this month.
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Audience members will be wowed by traditional flamenco dancing to beautiful, syncopated music performed by internationally recognized artists. Expect intricate costumes, soulful vocals to a Spanish guitar and fancy footwork. Chacón herself has more than 15 years of interntational performing and production experience, resulting in what’s sure to be an unforgettable experience. 8 p.m. Prices vary. www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org. The Copper Queen Oct. 1, On demand Turn up the girl power with Arizona Opera’s new film, The Copper Queen. Originally set to be a live
performance but transformed into a movie premiering this month, the production is a romance thriller inspired by a real-life ghostly resident of The Copper Queen Hotel in Bisbee, Arizona. The film marks Arizona Opera’s first all-female director, conductor and designer team. $30. www.azopera.org.
Links To Kettles Oct. 15, Talking Stick Golf Club To support the Metro Phoenix Emergency Family Shelter, The Salvation Army of Metro Phoenix will host the Links to Kettles golf tournament featuring a round of golf on Piipaash course in addition to numerous competitions, such as hole-in-one and putting contests. Golfers can enjoy an awards ceremony and lunch and expect to see local celebrities out on the green. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. $200. www. salvationarmyphoenix.org.
Gawley Gala Oct. 8, The Camby, Autograph Collection Unicorn Philanthropy, founded by Dr. Bryan W. Gawley and Dr. Heather St. Peter of Gawley Plastic Surgery, will host its seventh annual gala to raise funds and awareness for Check for a Lump, a
Maricopa County Home and Garden Show Oct 15-17, WestWorld of Scottsdale The largest home show in the Southwest will return this month, debuting a Gardens of the World themed landscape competition. Patrons will have the opportunity
