Thursday, September 14, 2017

Things to do this weekend. Enjoy!

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Events

Off the Wall - Exhibition and Silent Auction 
Thu. 09/14 - Sun. 09/17, times vary
Art Intersection, Gilbert
Off the Wall is a special exhibition and silent auction in which you can view and bid on works form local and national artists.
more info   map   

Toney Rocks in Concert 
Fri. 09/15, 7pm
The Listening Room, Phoenix
The Listening Room presents national touring musician, Toney Rocks for an intimate acoustic concert. $20
more info   map 

Stamp & Scrapbook Expo 
Fri. 09/15 & Sat. 09/16, times vary
Mesa Convention Center
Card makers, stampers, and scrapbook enthusiasts can find new products and designs from vendors. $8-$20
more info   map     

Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market 
Fri. 09/15 - Sun. 09/17, times vary
WestWorld of Scottsdale
This weekend event will feature over 200 of the finest vintage and handmade vendors selling all things chipped, rusty, vintage, and handmade. $50-$65
more info   map 

William Lee Martin 
Sat. 09/16, 7pm & 9:30pm
Stir Crazy Comedy Club, Glendale
Comedian William Lee Martin 
 tours to pour his heart out on stage with engaging original material of family, the frailty of life, and love. $18
more info   map 

Scottsdale Quarter Fall Concert Series
with Shallow Water
 
Sat. 09/16, 5pm-7pm
Scottsdale Quarter
Known as one of Arizona's premier party bands, Shallow Water is a high-energy dance band that mixes the best of classic hits with the popular hits of today.
more info   map 

Ride-in-Movies at the Park
Finding Dory
 
Sat. 09/16, 7pm
Harmony Park, Mesa
Families are encouraged to ride bikes or walk to the park to enjoy this family-friendly showing of Finding Dory.
more info   map 

Canvas of Clay: Hopi Pottery Masterworks 
Sat. 09/16, 9:30am
Scottsdale's Museum of the West
This exhibition by Allan and Judith Cooke features more than 65 of the finest examples of Hopi pottery, on exhibit for the first time. $0-$13
more info   map           

Momma's Organic Market 
Sat. 09/16, 9am-2pm
Park West, Peoria
Momma's Organic Market of the West Valley
Your go-to for wholesome, local, and organic products for the entire family.
more info   map 

Rockin' Taco Street Fest 
Sat. 09/16, 12pm-9pm
Dr. AJ Chandler Park & Downtown
A food, music, and cultural celebration, Rockin' Taco Street Fest will feature creative tacos from two dozen local restaurants.
more info   map 

Bark Happy Summer's End Pawty 
Sun. 09/17, 6pm-8pm
DeSoto Central Market, Phoenix
Enjoy freebies, featured food and drinks, treats, doggie musical chairs, and fabulous raffle prizes. $12-$15
more info   map  




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Movies

 Home showtimes and ticketsIn Theaters    Rated
American Assassin        R

Because of Gracia
       
     PG-13
Brad's Status        R

New DVD Releases
 
 Rated

 Critics Say
The Mummy PG-13
Captain Underpants   PG
Beatriz at Dinner     R 

 Pro Sports

ARIZONA CARDINALS

  
@ Indianapolis Colts
09/17 
@ 10:00am
Schedule
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
      
@ Giants
09/15 
@ 7:15pm
09/16 @ 6:05pm
09/17 @ 1:05pm
Schedule
PHOENIX RISING FC
   
vs Real Monarchs SLC 
09/16 @ 7:30pm
Schedule
2017 SPRINT CUP SERIES

 
Tales of the Turtles 400 
09/17 @ 12:00pm
Chicagoland Speedway
FOX Sports
Schedule
GOLF TOUR

    
BMW Championship 
09/14-09/17 @ times vary
Lake Forest, IL
Golf Network
Schedule
SENIOR GOLF
 
         
College Sports

ARIZONA WILDCATS 

    
Football 
@ UTEP 
09/15 @ 7:15pm
Women's Soccer 
vs Brigham Young
09/15
 @ 7:00pm
Women's Volleyball 
Wildcat Classic 
Tucson, AZ
vs William & Mary
09/15 
@ 12:30pm
vs New Mexico State

09/15 @ 7:00pm
vs Illinois State
09/16
 @ 1:00pm
ARIZONA SUN DEVILS 

 
Football 
@ Texas Tech 
09/16 @ 5:00pm
Women's Soccer 
vs Hawai'i
09/15
 @ 7:00pm
vs Weber State
09/17
 @ 1:00pm
Women's Volleyball 
UT Arlington Maverick Classic 
Arlington, TX
vs Lamar
09/15 
@ 3:00pm

vs Houston Baptist
09/16
 @ 8:00am
vs UT Arlington
09/16
 @ 4:00pm

Weather     (extended forecast)
          
        Friday
        Sunny
        98º/75º
     Saturday
       Sunny 
       99º/74º
      Sunday
        Sunny 
      100º/78º


            




Weekend things to do
Get muddy at Messy Fest, make playdough, explore a vintage market, see “Paw Patrol Live!” or celebrate National Stepfamily Day at a comedy show.
Family Campout Program teaches the art of camping
During activity-filled weekends in parks across the state, camping experts will teach kids and families how to set up tents, build a campfire and prepare food.
Car-seat safety resources
Sunday marks the start of Child Passenger Safety Week. Here’s where to find car seat safety checks, recalls and information on keeping babies and kids safe in vehicles.
Childsplay stages "The Phantom Tollbooth"
A boy named Milo is bored — until a mysterious tollbooth suddenly appears. This play “encourages us to celebrate our minds,” says Childsplay's Dwayne Hartford.
Yoga classes for 
kids and teens
Yoga can help children and teens develop self awareness, build concentration, manage stress and detach from technology. Here’s where to find classes.
RAK Giveaway
Here’s a chance to win a family four-pack of tickets to Childsplay’s “Phantom Tollboth” at Tempe Center for the Arts.

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

August mortgage rates trended down

Mortgage rates trended downward in August

August was a month of steady residential mortgage interest rate decreases. The month began with the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage at 3.93%. Rates edged downward until the week ending Aug. 24 saw the average 30-year rate at 3.86%, according to Freddie Mac.

Economic indicators released in August

Mortgage rates and their fluctuations are closely tied to investment activity. When investors feel confident about the economy, they’re more willing to invest in stocks rather than bonds. As bond prices fall accordingly, the Treasury yield goes up, as do mortgage rates.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Employment Situation Survey on Friday, Aug. 4, which revealed an increase of 209,000 jobs in July. Though not as robust an increase as the one seen in June, this number was higher than many economists anticipated and successfully boosted confidence in the economy – and interest rates, according to NerdWallet.
One week later, the Consumer Price Index was announced to be slightly lower in July than it was in June. The reading of 1.7%, up 0.1% from June, wasn’t what economists wanted or anticipated to hear. The Federal Reserve’s systematic rate hikes over the past two years are intended to bring inflation to 2%, and as this measure continues to come in below target, investors may be discouraged.

Foreign policy concerns affect residential mortgage rates

Investors also look to headlines and current events to help them determine whether stocks or bonds will be most beneficial to them. This month, many people throughout the U.S. and globally have tuned into President Donald Trump’s rhetoric regarding North Korea.
Global uncertainty typically encourages investors to seek safety in the historically more stable bonds rather than stocks. As tensions grow between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un, investors turned to bonds in August, moving their prices higher and pushing Treasury yields down, NerdWallet explained.
Later in the month, Trump traveled to Arizona where he touched on the topic of a U.S.-Mexico border wall in a speech. Discussions regarding the border wall have espoused numerous opinions and have been a source of tension between those who support the idea and those who oppose it. Regardless of personal opinions, this kind of volatility generally encourages investors to focus on bond purchases, continuing to push residential mortgage rates downward.
The coming month brings a Federal Reserve meeting and press conference, which will likely have an impact on mortgage rates, though whether it’ll push them up or pull them down remains to be seen.
Academy Mortgage is one of the top independent purchase lenders in the country as ranked in the 2015 CoreLogic Marketrac Report. Visit www.academymortgage.com to find a loan, get a rate, or calculate your payment today.

Friday, September 8, 2017

More things to do

"NO MASTERPIECE WAS EVER CREATED
BY A LAZY ARTIST."

-ANONYMOUS
FUN HOME
September 6th - 10th
ASU Gammage
The winner of five 2015 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, Fun Home is based on Alison Bechdel's best-selling graphic memoir. This groundbreaking production introduces us to Alison at three different ages, revealing memories of her uniquely dysfunctional family that connect with her in surprising new ways. "Heart-gripping and cathartic, Fun Home occupies the place where we all grew up." (The New York Times).

2017 SEASON KICK-OFF
September 8th
6:00 pM - 10:00 PM
Mesa Arts Center
An annual celebration of the upcoming season, this free, family-friendly festival will share the theme, The Good, The Bad and The Weird with five new exhibitions in the Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum, and will present live music, great foods, outdoor festival, great atmosphere and more!
 
CITY LIGHTS MOVIE NIGHT
September 8th
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
CityScape Phoenix
On the second Friday of every month, guests are encouraged to bring their blankets and chairs to watch a feature film on the big screen at the outdoor movie theater in Patriots Park. More than 1,200 guests attend each of these free, family friendly events that include giveaways, special-themed contests and prizes. This month's movie is Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. 
 
MLB game between Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres. Start time subject to change. 

SECOND FRIDAY NIGHT OUT
September 8th
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Downtown Mesa
Mesa downtown galleries and businesses have joined together to create an exciting, friendly and free way to spend a Friday evening. With a new theme every month, visitors can enjoy an art walk, dining, shopping, activities, entertainment, and fun every 2nd Friday of the month. This event is held on Main Street between Center and Country Club. The information booth located on Main and Macdonald has a map of the evening's activities and locations.
 
Movies in the Desert features an outdoor movie for families the second Saturday of every month. On Saturday, September 9th guests will enjoy a live screening of Moana beginning at 6:30pm under the stars.

The ninety minute pre-movie entertainment show will begin at 5pm featuring a Moana meet and greet and photo opportunity; a Hawaiian dance performance; a learn to draw PUA activity, a Lei making station and a giveaway table with a prize wheel. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs/blankets while food and drinks will be available for purchase at the surrounding restaurants.
 
Source: Visit Phoenix
We all have those ugly eyesores in our yard. Trash cans, utility meters, AC units… you know, those “things” that your home can’t run without, but you wonder why no one has figured out a way to make them look better? Lucky for you, some creative folks in the blogging world agree, and have come up with these DIY ways to hide outdoor eyesores! So get ready for greater curb appeal, and hide the ugly!
Source: DecoratingYourSmallSpace.com
Photo: House-Pet Blog
 
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