Events - Scottsdale Arizona News

2012 Spring Training Festival

2012-02-21T21:13:00.002-07:00

Event: 2012 Spring Training Festival
Date: Saturday, Sunday, February 25-26, 2012
Time: Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Time: Sunday from Noon to 5 p.m.
Cost: Admission is free.
Location: Scottsdale Civic Center Mall and in the adjacent Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.
Address: 3939 North Drinkwater Boulevard Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Details: Special guest appearances from former players including: baseball Hall of Famer Rollie Fingers, three-time World Series Champ and Cy Young winner. Local restaurants, vendors and live music on the mall completes the lineup. Field of Teams: 14 of the 15 Cactus League teams will have booths at the Spring Training Festival. Talk with team representatives, buy MLB baseball merchandise and purchase Spring Training game tickets.
Live music: James Parks & Jeremy Graham, Dennis Rowland, Nineball, Chuck Hall Band and Powerdrive.
Restaurants: Wally's American Pun N Grille, Kona Ice, Dos Gringos, Sandbar Mexican Grill, Grimaldi's Coal Brick-Oven Pizzeria, RnR, Jennifer's Catering, Salty Senorita, Cookies From Home and Grassroots Kitchen and Tap.

On the web: http://www.springtrainingfestival.com/

2012 State of the City Address

2012-02-21T20:31:00.000-07:00

Event: Mayor W.J. "Jim" Lane to deliver annual State of the City Address.
Date: Thursday, February 23, 2012
Time: Reception at 5 p.m. Program at 5:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts
Address: 7380 East 2nd Street Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Details: Residents are invited to Mayor Lane’s annual State of the City Address. The speech is the Mayor’s annual review of the past year and Scottsdale’s current challenges and opportunities.

2012 Real Gardens For Real People Tour

2012-02-20T15:23:00.003-07:00

Event: 11th Annual Real Gardens For Real People Tour
Date: Saturday, March 31, 2012
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. MST
Cost: $30 tickets are available on tour day at Copper Ridge Elementary School. $25 advance tickets available at 24 nurseries and other merchants across the Valley.
Location: Visit the gardens in
any order. Tickets will only be available at Copper Ridge Elementary School. Self-guided tours of six private residential gardens located in north Scottsdale.
Address: 10101 E. Thompson Peak Parkway (+ six private homes)
Details: Tour private gardens, water attractions, edible landscapes, recycled art, metal sculptures and mosaics. Restrooms are only available only at the Copper Ridge Elementary School. There are no restrooms available at any of the other garden venues. [Tour Guide]
Sponsors: Sunfare, Tony Bender Electrical Services, Jeffrey Wilms Training & Management, Word Of Mouth, Scottsdale Fine Jewelers, Solutions Real Estate, All Quality Pool Service, All American Eyeglass Repair, Singh Farms, Posters Mostly and Framing and Jeffrey Wilms Training & Management.

2012 All Things Senior Expo and Tradeshow

2012-02-20T10:57:00.000-07:00

Event: 2012 All Things Senior Expo & Tradeshow
Date: Wednesday, February, 22, 2012
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts
Address: 7380 East 2nd Street Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Details: Event features approximately 100 exhibitors with information about products, services, programs and other great resources for the valley's 50+ senior community. Scottsdale Parks & Recreation and Scottsdale Police Department will be on-hand. Free health screenings, classic cars, retail, coupons and giveaways.
Event Sponsors: Sponsors: McDowell Village, Arte, Livin Life After 50, Pueblo Norte Senior Living Community, Dunkin Donuts, Pace, The Springs of Scottsdlae, Senior Homecare By Angles Scottsdale and Paul Johnson Jewelers.

2012 Catholic Community Foundation Crozier Gala

2012-02-19T11:35:00.000-07:00

Event: Catholic Community Foundation's 24th Annual Crozier Gala
Date: Saturday, April 14, 2012
Time: 6:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception. 7:00 p.m. Dinner.
Where: Diocesan Pastoral Center & Phoenix Convention Center
Address: 400 East Monroe Street Phoenix, AZ 85004
Details: Catholic community gala in Downtown Phoenix, AZ
Ticket Prices: $300 ticket (1 seat) $3000 table (10 seats)

On the web: http://www.ccfphx.org

Scottsdale Police Department Protest

2012-02-16T21:30:00.006-07:00

Event: Scottsdale Police Department Protest
Date: Friday, February 17, 2012
Time: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Downtown Scottsdale
Address: March starts at Northeast corner of Scottsdale Road and Indian School.
Details: Phoenix media reports that a group is expected to protest Friday at the office of Scottsdale Police Chief Alan Rodbell. According to a Facebook events page, a group is planning on meeting at the Northeast corner of Scottsdale Road and Indian School at 7 PM and march to the Scottsdale PD where demands will be read. The march is being promoted on facebook, a website and Phoenix tv news stations. The event organizers have 107 people confirmed on Facebook. The march will include Occupy Phoenix members, according to the Facebook event "going" list.

2012 Scottsdale Area Chamber Open Golf Tournament

2012-02-16T18:46:00.000-07:00

Event: Scottsdale Area Chamber Open Golf Tournament
Date: Monday, May 7, 2012
Where: Gainey Ranch Golf Club
Address: 7600 Gainey Club Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Time: Shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. MST.
Details: Play a great golf course and enjoy business-to-business networking. Individual and Corporate Foursomes Available. Sponsorship Opportunities.

Entry Fees:
Member: $150.00
Non Member: $150.00

On the web: www.scottsdalechamber.com

Document Shredding Event On February 23, 2012

2012-02-16T13:17:00.000-07:00

Event: Document Shredding Public Event
Date: Thursday, February 23rd, 2012
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. MST
Location: District 1 Police Station
Address: 7601 E. McKellips Road
Details: Bring your personal documents to be shredded on site. Cash donations to benefit community outreach will be accepted on site.

For additional information please contact Officer Jen Wattier at 480-312-0275 or jwattier@scottsdaleaz.gov.

2012 Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show

2012-02-13T12:34:00.001-07:00

Event: 57th Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show
Date: February 16, 2012 to February 26, 2012
Time: Daily 8:00 a.m. MST to 7:00 p.m. MST
Where: WestWorld of Scottsdale
Address: 16601 North Pima Road Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Details: Over 2,300 Arabian and Half-Arabian horses are entered in hundreds of different classes during the course of the 11-day event. Top horse owners, trainers, and breeders from around the world compete annually in Scottsdale. Event also features a food court, shopping expo with trade booths, jewelry, art, clothing, show apparel, decorative items, gifts and equine equipment.
Tickets: General Admission $10, Seniors/Military $7, Children 12 & under Free, Reserved Bleacher Seating $15, Reserved Box Seating $25.

On the web: http://www.scottsdaleshow.com/

2012 Arizona Fine Art Expo

2012-02-12T13:58:00.001-07:00

Event: 2012 Arizona Fine Art Expo
Date: January 19, 2012 to April 1, 2012
Time: Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. MST.
Where: Southeast corner of Jomax Road and Scottsdale Road (MacDonalds Ranch)
Address: 26540 N Scottsdale Road [map] (SE corner of Jomax Road and Scottsdale Road)
Details: Award winning artists, 100 studios, cafe, 2 acre sculpture garden, 4,000 plus works of art exhibited and for sale.
Cost: Adults $10, seniors and military $8, children under 12 are free.

On the web: http://arizonafineartexpo.com/

2012 Scottsdale Airpark Tradeshow

2012-02-12T13:07:00.001-07:00

Event: Scottsdale Airpark Tradeshow
Date: Thursday, March 8, 2012
Time: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. MST
Where: Monterra at WestWorld (WestWorld)
Address: 16601 N. Pima Road [Map]
Details: Free admission to the public. More than 50 exhibitors. 800 attendees expected.

2012 St. Patrick's Day Music Festival at O'Donoghue's

2012-02-12T12:52:00.000-07:00

Event: 2012 Saint Patrick's Day Music Festival at O'Donoghue's
Location: O'Donoghue's Pub and Grille
Address: 20469 North Hayden Road (Hayden Peak Crossing)
Date: Saturday, March 17, 2012
Time: 6 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Details: 4th annual event. The event takes place in the parking lot. Live Irish and rock music outside from 11 a.m. to midnight. Event will feature Irish food, beverage and music. 10 in-house or volunteer security personnel. The owner has a contract with Waste Management to provide one portable restroom, one handicap accessible restroom and one dumpster, according to the special event permit application filed with the City of Scottsdale.
Cost: $10 admission.

2012 Arizona Diamondbacks Fan Fest

2012-02-10T18:38:00.001-07:00

Event: Arizona Diamondbacks Fan Fest
Location: Chase Field
Address: 401 East Jefferson Street Phoenix, Arizona 85004
Date: Saturday, February 11, 2012
Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: Free
Details: Meet current Arizona Diamondbacks players, coaches, alumni and broadcasters, including autograph and photo sessions on the baseball field at Chase Field. Kids 12 and under will receive free autographs in a special area, while others can receive access to autograph sessions with a $5 donation to the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation. The first 3,000 fans in attendance will receive a cash card from Subway.

On the web: http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/ari/fan_forum/fanfest.jsp

Phoenix Brain Tumor Walk

2012-02-09T17:06:00.000-07:00

Event: Phoenix Brain Tumor Walk
Location: Steele Indian School Park
Address: 300 E. Indian School Road [Map] (3rd Street and Indian School Road)
Date: Sunday, March 18, 2012
Time: 8am registration begins. Event program starts at 9 AM, followed by the walk at approximately 9:30 AM.
Cost: Adult $25, Youth For ages 6 - 17 $10

On the web: http://www.braintumor.org/

Free Hands Only CPR Classes Start February 11

2012-02-08T17:16:00.000-07:00

Event: Hands-Only CPR Classes
Details: The Scottsdale Fire Department is offering free Hands‐Only CPR presentations at senior centers and fire stations during the month of February 2012. Students will learn to perform Hands‐Only CPR and learn to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to shock the heart. Class dates, time, location and address info are listed below.

Date: Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012
Time: 10 – 11:30 am
Location: DC Ranch Fire Station 11
Address: 20355 N. Pima Road

Date: Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012
Time: 1:30 – 3 pm
Location: Lone Mountain Fire Station
Address: 31802 N. Pima Road

Date: Monday, Feb. 13, 2012
Time: 1:30 – 3 pm
Location: Granite Reef Senior Center
Address: 1700 N. Granite Reef Road

Date: Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012
Time: 6:30 – 8 pm
Location: Cactus Acres Fire Station 8
Address: 9598 E. Cactus Road

Date: Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012
Time: 3:30 – 5 pm
Location: Via Linda Senior Center
Address: 10440 E. Via Linda

Date: Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012
Time: 10 ‐ 11:30 am
Location: Fire Station 3
Address: 7339 E. McDonald Drive

On the web: http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/fire/CPRclasses

2012 Parada del Sol Parade

2012-02-08T06:05:00.003-07:00

Event: 58th Annual Parada del Sol Parade
Date: Saturday February 11, 2012
Time: 10:00 a.m. MST
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Address: Scottsdale Road in Downtown Scottsdale, AZ.
Details: World’s largest horse-drawn parade with around 1,000 horses. This year the theme is Arizona 100 years of “Gettin Western.” 150 plus entries including floats and bands. The Parade runs north up Scottsdale Road from Oak to Indian School. Street closures in the area include: Indian School Road and Scottsdale Road.

Trails End Celebration: The "Trails End Celebration" party begins immediately following the Parada del Sol Parade on 1st Avenue, between Brown Road and Scottsdale Road. The free block party is for all ages. Kid's Area with games, pony rides, food, live entertainment, merchandise vendors and more.

On the web: http://paradadelsol.us/

Fit City 5K Walk/Run

2012-02-06T22:22:00.000-07:00

Event: Fit City 5K Walk/Run
Location: Scottsdale Community College
Address: 9000 East Chaparral Road, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
Date: Saturday, February 18, 2012
Time: 7am registration begins. 5K Race is at 8 am. Free Family Fun Run/Walk is at 8:30 am.
Details: 5K Walk/Run. Free T-Shirt to the first 300 people that register. Annual "kick off" health expo. For more information call Scottsdale Healthcare HealthConnect staff, (480) 882-4636.
Cost: $20 Pre-Registration, $25 Day of Event.

On the web: http://fitcityscottsdale.org/

Document Shredding Event On February 25, 2012

2012-02-06T20:02:00.000-07:00

Event: Public Document Shredding Event
Date: Saturday, February 25, 2012
Time: 7:00 am to 10:00 am
Location: Walmart Parking Lot on Northsight Blvd
Address: 15355 N Northsight Blvd
Details: Cintas shredding company will shred your unwanted papers. Donations are being requested at $2.00-$5.00 a box for (Police Officers of Scottsdale Association) POSA Outreach 501c3 tax deductible programs such as the Shop with a Cop programs and Kid Care ID programs. Receipts will be given out on site.

CBS Outdoor Special Olympics Open 2012

2012-01-31T00:39:00.000-07:00

Bubba Watson, Rickie Fowler, Ken Whisenhunt, Ian Kennedy and Luis Gonzales are among those who will appear at the CBS Outdoor Special Olympics Open at 11 a.m. MST on Thursday, January 31, 2012 at the Waste Management Phoenix Open.

Also scheduled to appear are Arizona Diamondbacks television play-by-play voice Daron Sutton and TV analyst and former Chicago Cub Mark Grace.

The Special Olympics Open is a putting challenge held on the TPC Scottsdale's putting green.

Participating business leaders include:
Arte Moreno, owner of the Los Angeles Angels
Doug Parker, CEO of US Airways
Brad Steinke, sports anchor with Fox Sports Arizona
Terry Beeler, Regional President with Century Link
Kevin Rowe, owner of Lerner & Rowe
Tim Hovik, general manager & owner of San Tan Ford
Austin Colcord, Director of B2B Marketing, Lifelock
Dave Aardsma, Chief Marketing & Sales Officer with Waste Management
Steve Neff, Strategic Business Development with Waste Management

2012 Phoenix Open Calendar of Events

2012-01-29T19:53:00.000-07:00

Monday, January 30
Practice Rounds for PGA TOUR pros only
10:00 am: Leslie’s Swimming Pool Supplies Pro-Am, TPC Stadium Course

Tuesday, January 31
Practice Rounds for PGA TOUR pros only
10:00 am: R.S. Hoyt Jr. Family Foundation Dream Day Activities

Motivational Speeches by PGA TOUR Professionals
Trick Shot Show
Junior Golf Clinic Presented by PING
Located on the TPC Champions Course Practice Range

11:00 am: CBS Outdoor Special Olympics Open with 10 Special Olympian athletes, 10 celebrities or sports stars and 10 business leaders from our community. The event is open to all ticket holders and media and lasts about an hour.

Wednesday, February 1
8:30 am: The FBR & Xerox Silver Pro-Am, TPC Stadium Course
10:00 am: The Patriot Pro-Am, Grayhawk Golf Club (Raptor Course)
3:30 pm: The Phoenix Suns Charities Shot at Glory presented by Snell & Wilmer, TPC Scottsdale 16th hole
3:30 pm: Coors Light Birds Nest entertainment tent opens

Thursday, February 2
7:30 am: Waste Management Phoenix Open 1st round
3:30 pm: Coors Light Birds Nest entertainment tent opens

Friday, February 3
7:30 am: Waste Management Phoenix Open 2nd round
3:30 pm: Coors Light Birds Nest entertainment tent opens

Saturday, February 4
9:00 am: Waste Management Phoenix Open 3rd round
3:30 pm: Coors Light Birds Nest entertainment tent opens
All Day: Green Out, everybody is encouraged to wear green to support the green/eco-sensitive efforts of the tournament

Sunday, February 5
9:00 am: Waste Management Phoenix Open 4th round

Monday, February 6
7:00 am: Post Open Pro-Am at TPC Stadium Course

2012 Phoenix Open Bird's Nest

2012-01-22T16:49:00.000-07:00

2012 Waste Management Phoenix Open Bird's Nest Entertainment Line-Up

This 21+ venue is located directly across from the main entrance of the Waste Management Phoenix Open at 82nd Street and Bell Road. Wed Feb 1st-Sat Feb 4th 3:30pm-10:00pm.

Wednesday, February 1
Patio Stage: Second Shift at 4 p.m.
Video DJ: Roonie G at 6 p.m.
Opening: Elvis Before Noon
Headliner: Slightly Stoopid

Thursday, February 2
Patio Stage: The Instant Classics at 4 p.m.
Video DJ: Roonie G at 6 p.m.
Opening: Kelley James
Headliner: Goo Goo Dolls

Friday, February 3
Patio Stage: Second Shift at 4 p.m.
Video DJ: Roonie G at 6 p.m.
Opening: Kelley James
Headliner: Will.i.am of the Black Eyed
Peas

Saturday, February 5
Patio Stage: The Instant Classics at 4 p.m.
Video DJ: Roonie G at 6 p.m.
Opening: Champagne Tap
Headliner: Flashback Heart Attack

VIP Tickets:
US $150.00
US $150.00 Ticket + US $12.50 Fees =
US $162.50

General Admission Tickets:
US $25.00
US $25.00 Ticket + US $6.00 Fees =
US $31.00

For more information about the 2011 Coors Light Birds Nest, visit www.coorslightbirdsnest.com or www.wmphoenixopen.com.

The Bird's Nest is a non-profit fundraising event with all proceeds benefitting Arizona charities.

P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Marathon and Half Marathon 2012

2012-01-14T21:36:00.001-07:00

Event: P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Marathon and Half Marathon 2012
Date: January 15, 2012
Half Marathon Start Line: Starts from Downtown Tempe on Mill Avenue & 3rd Street
Marathon Start Line: Starts from Downtown Phoenix at CityScape
Marathon Start Time: 7:30 a.m.
Half Marathon Start Time: 7:30 a.m.
Details: Marathon, Half Marathon and 2-Person Half Marathon Relay

On the web: http://runrocknroll.competitor.com/arizona

Maricopa County Home & Garden Show - January 13-15, 2012

2012-01-12T12:22:00.000-07:00

Event: Maricopa County Home & Garden Show
Date: January 13, 14, 15, 2012
Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $5.00 Adults, 3-12 $2.00, 2 and under free
Parking: There is no free parking. Parking fee not disclosed.
Location: Arizona State Fairgrounds
Details: For more information call 602-485-1691.

Street Eats Food Truck Festival 2012

2012-01-02T15:08:00.002-07:00

Event: Street Eats Food Truck Festival
When: Saturday January 14, 2012
Time: 10am to 5pm
Where: Salt River Fields, 7555 N. Pima Road
Tickets: $10 and available at the door, online at www.SaltRiverFields.com or by phone 1.888.490.0383. 12 and under Free.
Details: Food Trucks! Tastes start at $2.00. Sampling of what’s in store: Devilicious, Café Con Leche, Sky’s Gourmet Tacos, Sky’s Gourmet Tacos, Tom's BBQ Pig Rig, Jamburritos, Epic Hot Dogs, Mamma Toledo's and Ellie's Native & Mexican Food. Music, family fun zone and interactive zone.

Sean "Diddy" Combs @ Club Ocean Seven

2011-12-31T14:30:00.004-07:00

Event: Party with Sean "Diddy" Combs
Where: Club Ocean Seven
Date: Jan 2, 2012
Time: Doors open at 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $25.00 cover charge
Details: Come party with Diddy @ Club Ocean Seven formally known as Club Rain.

On the web: https://twitter.com/#!/iamdiddy/status/153218975835238400