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WHERE NOW Pumpkin in Paradise

Embrace this month’s most coveted flavor—pumpkin—at many local destinations. Pamper your face at Gainey Village Health Club & Spa in Scottsdale (www.villageclubs.com) with a Pumpkin Peel Facial Treatment, which uses organic pumpkin and pineapple enzyme. You’ll leave with skin that’s brightened and tightened. Or, indulge with the Fall Pumpkin Facial at VH Spa at Scottsdale’s Hotel Valley Ho (www.hotelvalleyho.com), which uses pumpkin enzyme and acids to encourage cell turnover, balance oil production, and reduce hyperpigmentation. The treatment finishes with a face, neck, and shoulder massage, followed by a hand and arm massage featuring warm apple cider cream.

Also at Hotel Valley Ho, you can indulge your sweet tooth with the month’s themed “Show Stopper” Shake at ZuZu restaurant. The Spooktacular option is an orange milkshake topped with a marshmallow mummy, pretzel green monster fingers, a red velvet cupcake brain, chocolate spiders, a marshmallow spider web, sour gummy worms, chocolate milk crumb, and whipped cream.

At U.S. Egg (www.useggrestaurant.com), which has multiple Valley locations, indulge with pumpkin spice pancakes, waffles, and coffee. And, Peet’s Coffee (www.peets.com), which also has multiple Valley locations, is serving a Pumpkin Latte and Pumpkin Cold Brew Oat Latte with Brown Sugar Jelly.

Shop, Dine, & Save

SAVE WITH THE CARE CARD FROM OCT. 14-23 Lucky for those who like to save, the largest retail fundraising event in the Valley takes place this month and offers 20% off at hundreds of retailers and restaurants Valleywide.

The Board of Visitors, Arizona’s oldest women’s charitable organization, offers the Care Card each year during October. Those who purchase the 2022 card ($60) can present it to participating retailers and restaurants from Fri., Oct. 14 through Sun., Oct. 23 and save 20% off their purchases. The cards can be used an unlimited number of times throughout those days, at any participating locale.

Participants include lululemon, Kiehl’s, Oliver Smith Jeweler, V’s Barbershop, Blanco Tacos + Tequila, Coach, Diva, Elite Jewelers, Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, Jules & JC, Kendra Scott, Tommy Bahama, and more.

The net proceeds from the 2022 Care Card program are donated to The Foundation For Blind Children.

Cards can be purchased beginning Oct.3 at www.thecarecard.org.

ARIZONA ON THE BIG SCREEN

Actor and comedian Rob Schneider’s newest movie, Daddy Daughter Trip, was filmed across Arizona, with many Valley locales making appearances. The movie, which was produced by Schneider and his wife, Patricia—who also wrote the film, along with Jamie Lissow—is playing this month at Harkins Theaters across the state.

Schneider produces, directs, and stars in the film. Jackie Sandler, Monica Huarte, Miguel Ángel Muñoz, John Cleese, Miranda Scarlett Schneide, Gavin Guerrero, and singersongwriter Elle King round out the cast.

Daddy Daughter Trip is a heartwarming family adventure/comedy, and live action mixed with animation. It tells the story of a second grader’s (Miranda Scarlett Schneider) dream of a fun-filled spring break vacation that her family can’t afford.

Spot destinations such as Butterfly Wonderland, Bearizona Wildlife Park, Basha’s Grocery chain, Arizona Boardwalk, and more. www.daddydaughtertripmovie.com and www.harkins.com

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Rise & Shine

Celebrity chef and James Beard Award-winner Scott Conant’s Italian-inspired steakhouse, The Americano, has been a coveted dinner hot spot since it opened. Now, the glamorous and chic locale debuted a weekend brunch. Called the “Bougie Brunch,” it’s available from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sundays (with Saturdays to be added soon), and features options such as the Eggs Benedict with prosciutto cotto and truffle parmigiano zabaglione; Chamomile Honey Bun with crème fraiche orange blossom whip; Seafood Tower with shrimp, oysters, and caviar; Wagyu Beef Cheek Hash with poached egg, seasonal vegetables, and pickled ramp salsa fresca; and Ricotta Pancakes with huckleberry compote and whipped mascarpone butter. There is also a large selection of cocktails. Soon, brunch will expand to include Saturdays, and the lavish experience will be complete with a custom cart that makes tableside stops and rotates its offerings—from champagne and caviar to seafood towers and flaming desserts. 17797 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale; www.theamericanorestaurant.com