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| Jan 19th, 2012 (Thu) -- Nov 20th, 2012 (Tue) |
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RM Arizona
RM Auctions will kick off its 2012 auction calendar at the prestigious Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa in Phoenix, January 19 & 20, 2012. Brimming with speed, style and grace, the highly-anticipated two-day sale will showcase over 150 automobiles, spanning the spectrum of the collector car market from important sports and racing cars through to the best of American and European classics and Detroit muscle. Notable sale entries include a majestic 1930 Duesenberg Model J LWB Dual Cowl Phaeton, the only long wheelbase LeBaron sweep panel ever built, along with a freshly restored 1957 BMW 507 Roadster and a 1990 Ferrari F40 with fewer than 300 miles from new.
Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa
24th Street & Missouri, Phoenix
800 211 4371
January 19-20, 2012
All Day
Purchase of $120 Catalogue admits two to preview and auction
http://www.rmauctions.com
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Need Money? Tools and Techniques to Help You Raise Capital
This is the fifth and final step in a series of workshops with information on how to finance your business. Topics include sources of funds, credit, banking relationships, ratio analysis and preparation and review of financial statements. Register online.
Mesa Chamber of Commerce
120 N. Center St., Mesa
602-745-7250
May 17
Thursday, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
$25
greaterphoenix.score.org
mesachamber.org
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Women and Investing - Get Started Now!
Katrina Lessard, financial consultant with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. teaches ladies to empower themselves and gain confidence in making their own investment decisions. Women are taught the vocabulary of investing, the basics of risk, asset allocation and diversification. A drawing is held for the book, "Does This Make My Assets Look Fat? A Woman's Guide to Finding Empowerment and Success." Held in the Civic Center Auditorium. Call or register online.
Scottsdale Civic Center Library
3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale
480-312-7323
May 17
Thursday, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Free
scottsdalelibrary.org/events
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Protecting Your Assets
Financial experts from the Arizona Automobile Association offer the public an informative seminar about protecting your assets. The various types of annuities and financial products AAA offers are discussed and compared to help participants determine the best strategy for reaching financial goals. Call to reserve a seat.
AAA Prescott
1781 E. Arizona 69, Suite 45, Prescott
602-230-3326
May 17
Thursday, 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Free
az.aaa.com/financial/ftr_annuityseminars.htm
az.aaa.com
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| May 18th, 2012 (Fri) -- Jul 6th, 2012 (Fri) |
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Summer Safari Nights
Cool off in the Reid Park Zoo at Summer Safari Nights! Fridays, starting in May, relax in the cooler temperatures, enjoy viewing your favorite animals, get an up close and personal encounter with one of our animal ambassadors and enjoy games, crafts and face painting for the kids. For more information, please call us at 520-881-4753 or visit our website.
Reid Park Zoo
1100 S. Randolph Way, Tucson
520-881-4753
May 18 - July 12
$7.50 per adult, $5 per child, under 2 is free
tucsonzoo.org
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International Museum Day
Receive free admission to the museum in celebration of International Museum Day.
Desert Caballeros Western Museum
21 N. Frontier St., Wickenburg
928-684-2272
May 18
Friday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Free
westernmuseum.org
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Women of Scottsdale Luncheon
Women of Scottsdale meets for its monthly luncheon. In Business Magazine is the May publication partner and the favor partner is the Microsoft Store. More information and an invitation are available online. Reservations are required by 5 p.m. May 15.
Westin Kierland Resort and Spa
6902 E. Greenway Parkway, Phoenix
480-391-6585
May 18
Friday, 11:30 AM
$35
womenofscottsdale.org
kierlandresort.com
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Birders Anonymous Meeting
Bird watchers from the West Valley and beyond can join birder Marshall Esty and others and share in birding adventures on the third Friday of each month. Field trips and other activities are planned throughout the season, which concludes in May. Meet in King Hall.
The Church of the Palms United Church of Christ
14808 N. Boswell Blvd., Sun City
623-977-1367
May 18
Friday, 10:00 AM
Free
thepalms.org
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Day of Sunshine Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation Golf Tournament
The Communication Workers of America Local 7019 present a golf tournament to raise funds for its charity of choice, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. Registration starts at 6 for a four-person scramble tournament beginning at 7 a.m. with a shotgun start. Lunch, golf cart, green fees and range balls are included. Prizes are awarded. Collared shirts required. Register by May 11.
Kokopelli Golf Resort
1800 W. Guadalupe Road, Gilbert
602-331-7019
May 19
Saturday, 7:00 AM
$70
pedaids.org
kokopelligc.com
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Stargazing For Everyone
Look through powerful telescopes and see the night sky, including the moon, planets, star clusters, nebula and galaxies. Professional stargazers Tony and Carol La Conte (pictured) teach participants star names and the constellations, and shares stories of the night sky. Bring chairs and blankets and dress for outdoors. Appropriate for age 4 and older.
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
13025 N. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell
623-979-1393
May 19
Saturday, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
$6 per vehicle park entry, free admission for stargazing
stargazingforeveryone.com
maricopa.gov/parks/white_tank
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Homebuyer Education Course
Phoenix-based Take Charge America, Inc., a non-profit credit counseling and debt-management agency, offers a course especially for first-time homebuyers. Reviewing your budget and credit, determining what you can afford to purchase, and understanding lender guidelines are among the topics covered. Seating is limited. Call, go online or e-mail events@takechargeamerica.org to make required reservation. Additional dates and times available. Homeowners in need of assistance who are unable to attend can call to speak with a housing counselor. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has approved Take Charge America as a housing counseling agency to assist new homebuyers in Arizona, as well as Arizona homeowners at risk of foreclosure.
Take Charge America
20620 N. 19th Ave., Phoenix
623-266-6382
May 19
Saturday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Free
takechargeamerica.org/housing-counseling
takechargeamerica.org
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| May 19th, 2012 (Sat) -- May 20th, 2012 (Sun) |
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Salt River Fields AZ BBQ Festival & Treasure Market
Taste barbecue samples from more than 60 teams competing for a prize of $40,000, or try a plate of barbecue dishes like pulled pork, brisket, chicken and ribs, and sides like corn, beans, slaw and dessert. Trophies will be awarded at 5:30 p.m. May 19 and 2:30 p.m. May 20. Also featured are demonstrations from local celebrity chefs and pitmasters with techniques on how to gut a pig, or how to make a marinade. Enjoy live music, a kid's zone for 12 and younger, featuring bounce houses, rides and games and a vendor expo to purchase items like smokers, knives and wood. Visit the whiskey row tent on May 19 and for $10 try 10 half-ounce samples of whiskeys, single malts, blends and bourbon. On May 20, more than a dozen restaurants and bars make signature whiskey cocktails and offer samples, 10 for $10, and judges decide critic's choice, and biggest bad-ass bartender contests.
Salt River Fields
7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale
480-270-5000
May 19 & 20
Saturday, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
$175 two-day VIP pass, $100 single-day VIP, $20 for two-day pass, $12 daily, $10 for whiskey row, free parking, nominal fees for rides and games.
azbbqfestival.com
saltriverfields.com
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Kroc Center Grand Opening
The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Community Center in Phoenix South Mountain invites everyone to come and celebrate its grand opening. The event will be hosted by Radio Disney and will include games, prizes, a Rockin' Road Show, food and a free concert by a Radio Disney star.
The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Community Center
1375 E. Broadway Road, Phoenix
602-276-7396
May 19
Saturday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Free
psmkroc.org
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5K Foam Fest
Beginners and experienced runners age 12 and older can choose from available start times between 9 and noon at this new 5K race that includes obstacles and activities like a 30-foot Slip N' Slide, mud crawl, 5- and 8-foot walls, balance beams, hay mountain, a foamy body wash and sandy crawl. A 1/2- to 1-mile Rugrats Run for ages 6-11 begins at 11 a.m. and includes 6 to 12 of the wild and crazy obstacles. Pre- and post-race activities include a foam pit, chin-up bar, mud, limbo, a greased pole and "Minute to Win It" games. Participants get a T-shirt and swag bag. Go online or e-mail yourock@roundhouseracing.com for more information.
MacDonald's Ranch
26540 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
480-585-0239
May 19
Saturday
$40-$50, $30 for Rugrat Race, $3 parking
5kfoamfest.com
www.macdonaldsranch.com
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Route 66 Rough Stock Stampede
The Route 66 Rough Stock Stampede Rodeo a Tough Enough to Wear Pink™ sanctioned rodeo. Beeson Rodeo is pleased to present the Route 66 Rough Stock Rodeo this Memorial Day Weekend, May 26th & 27th in Williams, Arizona. Mark your calendars as we will be kicking off the 2012 rodeo season in Northern Arizona.
Williams Rodeo Grounds
200 Rodeo Rd., Williams
928-635-8825
May 26 & 27
Gates open at noon
$10 kids 7 & under free
experiencewilliams.com
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Two Homes Are Top Prize For Non-profit Fundraiser
The Capitol Mall Association (CMA) is spearheading a fundraising effort that will culminate in awarding homes to two lucky winners during a drawing to be held at CMA offices, on May 31, 2012. The public will have an opportunity to win one of two grand prizes a ready-to-live-in home, along with four other prizes included in the raffle. For a ticket price of $20 each or 6 for $100, everyone that enters is eligible to win: Two homes (one located in the Central Phoenix area and one in the West Valley), as well as many other great prices. Tickets are available for sale online through May 29, 2012. For additional information and ticket purchases, visit the CMA website.
Capitol Mall Association
747 West Van Buren Street, Phoenix
(602) 340-0745
May 31, 2012
5:30 pm
Event is free to the public
capitolmall.org
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