Things To Do

MARCH 2020

Compiled By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

MARCH 3 North Phoenix Women’s Bible Study The group studies “James: Guidelines for a Happy Christian Life” by John MacArthur. Panera Bread at Norterra, 2370 W. Happy Valley Road, Phoenix, meetup.com, 7 to 9 p.m., free.

MARCH 13 Girls Night Plant Workshop Cost includes a planter, three 2- to 2 1/2-inch succulents, fi ller and decorative topping. Upgrades available the night of the party. Plant Bar AZ, 46135 N. Black Canyon Highway, Phoenix, 623-363-2882, plantbaraz.com, 7 p.m., $34.95.

Friends of Daisy Mountain Trails Meeting The guest speaker is Lisa Atkins, commissioner of the Arizona State Land Department. She was appointed by Gov. Doug Ducey to serve as the 21st commissioner of the Arizona State Land Department on June 15, 2015. Atkins will be joined by RJ Cardin, Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department director. Anthem Civic Building, 2701 W. Anthem Way, Anthem, contactus@daisymountaintrails.com, daisymountaintrails.com, 9 to 10:30 a.m., free.

“East Side Story…” It’s 1955 and Fontaine City has a problem with teenage street gangs. In the east, there’s a hot rod racing gang called the D-birds. Their ladies are members of the girly clique called the Pink Chicks. These rebels attend Ryder High and spend their free time at Frosty’s Diner. The Pit Viper motorcycle gang runs the westside of town, and their ladies are the Black Widows. These hooligans attend Tuscadero High School and frequent the local hangout the Milkshake Shack. If either of these gangs ends up on the other’s turf, a white-knuckle rumble may break out and cause chaos in the streets. At Ryder High, the cheerleaders have formed an organization known as Campus Crew, which was created to

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focus on reducing criminal activity in the city. The cheerleaders believe that bringing the teens of Fontaine City together will solve the gang problem, so they have scheduled the Friendship Sock Hop. You have been invited. This is where the story begins. For teens ages 13 to 17. North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem, 602-652-3000, mcldaz. org, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., free.

MARCH 14 Plant Bar’s First Anniversary Party Come celebrate with free entry, music, food and plants! Plant Bar AZ, 46135 N. Black Canyon Highway, Phoenix, 623-363-2882, plantbaraz.com, noon to 8 p.m., free admission.

MARCH 18 AND MARCH 19 Spring Break Plant Adventure Camp The adventure includes plants, pizza and a drink for children ages 7 to 17. Plant Bar AZ, 46135 N. Black Canyon Highway, Phoenix, 623-363-2882, plantbaraz.com, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., $34.95 per day.

MARCH 20 Dinner in the Desert See Plant Bar’s website for more information. Plant Bar AZ, 46135 N. Black Canyon Highway, Phoenix, 623-363-2882, plantbaraz.com, 6 to 8 p.m., price TBA.

Late-Night Planting Class Cost includes a planter, three 2- to 2 1/2-inch succulents, fi ller and decorative topping. Upgrades available the night of the party. Plant Bar AZ, 46135 N. Black Canyon Highway, Phoenix, 623-363-2882, plantbaraz.com, 8 p.m., $34.95.

MARCH 21 Mary J. Miller An Arizona native and Western history enthusiast, Marcy J. Miller is a freelance writer and retired law enforcement offi cer. She worked primarily with New River residents, many of them the sons and daughters of the area’s homesteaders, cowboys and dude ranchers, to share the area’s rich history through photographs from personal collections. North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem, 602-652-3000, mcldaz. org, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., free.

MARCH 26 Diamond Canyon School Night of Excellence Diamond Canyon School will host its annual Night of Excellence, featuring entertainment by its awardwinning bands and choirs and an update of general music classes. Diamond Canyon School, 40004 N. Liberty Bell Way, Anthem, 623-445-8000, 5 to 6:30 p.m., free.

MARCH 27 TO MARCH 29 The Association of Arizona Gunslingers’ Fast Draw Arizona State Championships Costumed cowboys/cowgirls line up and are timed as they shoot at targets with historic Pioneer Village in the background. The championships include $6,000 in cash and prizes. Pioneer Living History Museum, 2901 W. Pioneer Road, Anthem, azgunslingers.com/shoot-forthe-stars.php, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., $10 adults, $8 seniors, children and military, free for children 5 and younger.

MARCH 28 Ultimate Arizona Smash-Off! Join the library for an open competitive tournament for Super Smash Brothers Ultimate; for those 12 and adult. North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem, 602-652-3000, mcldaz. org, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., free.

“Cinderella Kids” Auditions The Musical Theatre of Anthem hosts auditions for the timeless rags-to-riches fairytale. Kids are asked to bring a musical theater song (or any song they are comfortable with), 16 to 32 bars or 1 minute in length. Bring an accompaniment with CD or iPod to sing with. Children may also sing a capella, if needed. Registration materials should be completed prior to the audition. Musical Theatre of Anthem, 42201 N. 41st Drive, Suite B100, Anthem, 623-336-6001, musicaltheatreofanthem.org, 10:30 a.m. general auditions, 9 a.m. for workshop participants last names A-L, 9:45 a.m. for workshop participants last name M-Z, $325 for kids ages 6 to 11, 10% sibling discount, scholarships available. Dance call is 9 a.m. Sunday, March 29, and callbacks are at 10 a.m.