11/19/15 Pretty nice things to do

Events  Brahms Symphony No. 2  Fri. 11/20 & Sat. 11/21, times vary Phoenix Symphony Hall The lilting Symphony No. 2 is generally regarded as the most genial and relaxed of Brahms' four works in the genre, but its finale is jubilant and electrifying. $18-$79 more info   map  Goodguys 18th Southwest Nationals  Fri. 11/20 - Sun. 11/22, 8am WestWorld of Scottsdale View over 3,000 rods, customs, classic, muscle cars, and trucks through '72. more info   map  Creative Designer's Holiday Classic Boutique  Fri. 11/20 & Sat. 11/21, times vary Trilogy at Power Ranch, Gilbert The event features uniquely designed and handcrafted items perfect for your holiday gift giving. more info   map  Author Walk with Third Friday Art Walk  Fri. 11/20, 6pm-10pm AJ Chandler Park View local artisans displaying and selling their wares, and meander to the north area of the park where local authors will be selling their books. more info   map  By Golly, Be Jolly Holiday Boutique  Fri. 11/20, 5pm Mesa Community College The evening's events will include live entertainment, a car show, food trucks, auctions, magicians, shopping and more. more info   map  The Wizard of OZ  Fri. 11/20 - Sun. 11/22, times vary Phoenix Theatre Enjoy this adaption by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company, based upon the Classical Motion Picture The Wizard of OZ. $35-$50 more info   map  MCC's 50th Anniversary Finale  Fri. 11/20, 5pm MCC Rose Garden, Mesa Celebrate MCC's multicultural history and heritage with festival style booths, food trucks, arts and crafts, live music, dance, and storytelling. more info   map  Legends of Country Music Show  Sat. 11/21, 3pm Farnsworth Hall, Mesa Legends of Country Music is the largest country tribute show touring today, featuring the music of more than 20 legendary entertainers. $30 more info   map  Woofstock  Sat. 11/21, 9am-1:30pm Tumbleweed Park, Chandler The 8th Annual Woofstock includes Pets on Parade, a mini dog park, free booth activities, pet adoptions and more. more info   map  Desert Discovery Day  Sat. 11/21, 10am-2pm Jewel of the Creek Preserve, Cave Creek The day includes stations along the Harry Dalton Trail with live animals, crafts, goody bags, and free food and drink. more info   map  Sunland Village Arts and Crafts Events  Sat. 11/21, 9am-3pm Sunland Village, Mesa Browse over 100 crafters selling unique, one of a kind, all handmade items. more info   map  Fall Girls on the Run 5k  Sun. 11/22, 7am Wesley Bolin Plaza, Phoenix Girls on the Run features medals, scenic and flat 1-mile and 5k courses, music, snacks, a free photo booth and more. $60 more info   map  Bistro's 5th Annual Wine Festival  Sun. 11/22, 12pm My Wine Cellar, Phoenix Five distributors each pour four wines perfect for Thanksgiving and other holiday dinners. $25 more info   map                        Thanksgiving: Dining Out Guide

Movies   In Theaters  Rated The Hunger Games:  Mockingjay - Part 2              PG-13 Secret in Their Eyes            PG-13 The Intern              PG-13 New DVD Releases      Rated    Critics Say The Man From U.N.C.L.E.   PG               We Are Your Friends  R        Jimmy's Hall PG-13        Sports    Phoenix Suns           @ Denver Nuggets 11/20 @ 7:00pm @ New Orleans 11/22 @ 4:00pm Arizona Sun Devils   Football  @ Arizona 11/21 @ 1:30pm Men's Basketball  next week Women's Basketball  @ SMU  11/21 @ 12:00pm Wrestling  @ Ohio State 11/20 @ 5:00pm vs Boise State 11/22 @ 7:00pm Ice Hockey  next week  Women's Volleyball  vs Southern California 11/22 @ 1:00pm Arizona Cardinals   @ Cincinnati Bengals 11/22 @ 6:30pm Arizona Wildcats   Football  vs Arizona State  11/21 @ 1:30pm Men's Basketball  vs Northwestern State 11/22 @ 6:00pm Women's Basketball  @ University of San Diego 11/21 @ 5:00pm Women's Soccer  next week  Women's Volleyball  vs Southern California 11/20 @ 6:00pm  vs UCLA 11/22 @ 12:00pm Arizona Coyotes   @ Jets 11/21 @ 5:00pm NASCAR   Ford Ecoboost 400  Homestead-Miami Speedway 11/22 @ 12:00pm    PGA TOUR                    The RSM Classic                 Sea Island, GA               11/19-11/22 @ Times vary               Golf Network Weather     Friday   Clear  77º/53º Saturday  Clear 80º/52º Sunday  Clear      76º/52º

More fun things to do 11/17/15

THIS SATURDAY!!! Lego Club - Moved to Saturday, November 21st - NEW DATE Hosted by LegoMaster Randy Proch. This Month's Theme Mosaics. Ages 6-12 years old. Two Sessions 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. RSVP Required. (623)773-8650. TheaterWorks - Final Weekend! The Secret Garden - Amazing Musical Classic (Great for kids) YouthWorks 11/6-11/22. Visit theaterworks.org or call the box office. 623-815-7930. M-F 10 a.m.-4 p.m. SAVE THE DATES! December 2015 - Holiday Children's Events Wed. Dec. 9th  Children’s Craft Program – 3 p.m.- 5 p.m.  Making Holiday Gifts For Those We Love. Holiday Classics Theme. Perler Bead Ornaments. No sign up required. Recommended age 5-12 years old. Friday. Dec. 11th   10 a.m. Children's Holiday Extravaganza - Sunrise Mountain Library.  Celebrating Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer. *** Special Guest Reader - Mayor Cathy Carlat. *** Put on your reindeer antlers, hear a story, do a craft, have a treat and play reindeer games. It's a fun filled morning of events at our Library! No sign up required. Bring your camera. Clutter-Buster Workshop – The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up RSVP Required. Are your possessions taking possession of you? Are they consuming your time, space and energy? If so, we offer you relief. FPPL member, Al Bell, will conduct two free 1-hour workshops, one at 2:00 p.m. and another at 6:30 p.m., on Wednesday, November 18 at the Sunrise Mountain Library. The hands-on workshops will be based on Marie Kondo’s best-selling book: the life-changing magic of tidying up. Mark the date! It will be fun and informational. Who knows, it might even change your life! RSVP Required for session 623-773-8650. Please read for session information. FLYER FINAL WEEK! KEY ITEMS NEEDED! Peoria Sunset Lions - Christmas For The Troops - Friends Sponsor Key Items: Packaged coffee, Clif bars, razors, snacks, laundry detergent pods, hard candy, microwave popcorn, chai tea, shaving cream and mechanical pencils. Sending holiday cheer to our troops overseas....The City of Peoria is joining forces with the Peoria Sunset Lions Club Foundation in this HOLIDAY DONATION DRIVE by placing collection boxes in numerous locations around the city. Drop off boxes are located at both Peoria City Libraries, Rio Vista Community Center, the Peoria Community  Center & the Challenger Learning Center. Donations will be collected until Friday, November 20th! The Lions have a forward unit in Afghanistan this year - can you or your organization help provide items for this drive or make a donation? The Friends thank our sponsor, Peoria Sunset Lions, for their support all year round! FLYER Congregational Church of Sun City - Friends Community Partner Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair. 99th Avenue, south of W. Union Hills Drive Friday. Nov. 20th & Sat. Nov. 21st, 2015 18401 N. 99th Avenue. Sun City, AZ. 8:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. Each day. Coffee and light lunch available each day.                                                             Happy Thanksgiving!  Hope to see you at our upcoming events! Colleen Colleen McElroy, President The Friends of the Peoria Public Library, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, inspires a passion for literacy and learning by supporting Peoria's Libraries through financial assistance, program activities and community outreach. Please Support Our Wonderful Sponsors! Kohl’s Lake Pleasant Store – Manager Jenn Hansen and the Kohl’s Associates in Action Team. The store is located at Lake Pleasant Towne Center, 10072 West Happy Valley Road, Peoria, AZ 85383-1229 Income Tax Filing, Bill Paying & More! Need assistance with your accounting needs? Contact Betty for a free consultation. Phone (623) 337-4841 Cell (702) 301-4532. Experienced/Professional. Dairy Queen – Lake Pleasant Wal-Mart Center. Order your cakes online at www.dqcakes.com! Coupons available in the SML Recycle Reading area. Michael’s Craft Stores – Lake Pleasant Ctr, 10106 W. Happy Valley Pkwy, Peoria. Anthony Postell, Mgr. NextCare Urgent Care  www.nextcare.com   Try our WAHOO (Wait at home or office) feature before your next visit.  NCUC is located at 20470 North Lake Pleasant Road #102, Peoria, AZ., across the street from Bashas. The Peoria Sunset Lions www.peoria-sunset-lions.org   Collecting eyeglasses and cell phones in our Libraries.  The Lions Holiday Drive For Our Military Overseas will begin soon. Watch for info! Betty Holler, Independent Avon Sales Representative Independent Sales BettyHoller@gmail.com or youravon.com/bholler.   Avon order books are available in the SML Recycled Reading area. Phone (623) 337-4841 Cell (702) 301-4532. Valley Pool Consultants. Janice Quan. vpclady@cox.net  Pool design and maintenance. Ryno Family Chiropractic!   www.rynofamilychiropractic.com Chiropractic care is a key part of healthy living and pain maintenance. Our services include whole family health, active lifestyle, pregnancy, pediatric care (ear infections, colic, constipation) and neurodevelopment disorder chiropractic care.  Free consultations are available. Click on this link for more information on this offer.  www.rynofamilychiropractic.com/what-to-expect  (623)432-2543

11/14/15 things to do

Have a fun filled weekend!

Events  Front Porch Pickins Vintage Market  Fri. 11/13 & Sat. 11/14, 9am-4pm Peoria Sports Complex Treasure hunters, crafts people, and others who appreciate a good time and rare finds will convene when this handmade market returns to the valley. $2-$10 more info map  2015 Arizona Humanities Awards  Fri. 11/13, 4:30pm North Mountain Visitor Center, Phoenix Celebrate the 2015 Arizona Humanities Awards with appetizers, drinks, a silent auction, and live music. $40 more info map  Brooklyn Bridge  Fri. 11/13 - Sun. 11/15, times vary Galvin Playhouse, Tempe A play about a 10-year-old girl with an impending essay deadline, absent parents, and no pen. Appropriate for families and young audiences. $8-$16 more info map  Wipeout Run  Sat. 11/14, 7:30am WestWorld of Scottsdale Take on this crashtastic 5k coming to WestWorld with obstacles from the show Wipeout. $59 more info map  Rock the Block  Sat. 11/14, 12pm-10pm Chandler Community Center The sixth annual Rock the Block is a family friendly event featuring live entertainment, a kids zone, over 100 vendors, and food trucks. more info map  Broadway: The Big Band Year  Sat. 11/14, 8pm Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts A thrilling musical adventure featuring some of Broadway's most beloved songs. $29-$59 more info map  Hike with Your Pup  Sat. 11/14, 7:30am Dreamy Draw Park, Phoenix Join the Puff & Fluff staff on this moderate level trail at Dreamy Draw Park. Breakfast and coffee will be provided. more info map  Tour de Coops  Sat. 11/14, 9am Civic Space Park, Phoenix A self-guided tour that educates visitors about keeping hens, garden ideas, and inspiration on living sustainably. The event also features children's crafts, live music, and food trucks. $20-$70 more info map  National Dance Company of Siberia, Russia  Sun. 11/15, 3pm Chandler Center for the Arts This great show illustrates more than 200 costumes, superb choreography of dances from different regions of Russia and Siberia, and unforgettable music. $25-$42 more info map  2015 Slider Throwdown  Sun. 11/15, 11am-2pm Kierland Commons, Scottsdale The Slider Throwdown is set to pit local food trucks against one another to battle for the title of Best Slider. All proceeds benefit the Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation. $25 more info map  West Valley Symphony - First Time Hits and One Hit Wonders  Sun. 11/15, 3pm Valley Vista Performing Arts Center, Superior This beautiful concert will feature Symphony in D Minor, Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, España, and the Sorcerer's Apprentice. $30-$35 more info map    Thanksgiving: Dining Out Guide

Movies In Theaters Rated My All American PG Love the Coopers PG-13 The 33 PG-13 New DVD Releases Rated Critics Say Mr Holmes PG Terminator Genisys PG-13 Trainwreck R Sports  Phoenix Suns   vs Denver Nuggets 11/14 @ 7:00pm Arizona Sun Devils Football  vs Washington 11/14 @ 1:00pm Wrestling  @ Illinois Duals 11/15 @ 11:00am Ice Hockey  @ Lake Superior State 11/13 @ 5:37pm 11/14 @ 5:07pm Women's Volleyball  @ Utah 11/14 @ 7:00pm Arizona Cardinals @ Seahawks 11/15 @ 6:30pm Arizona Wildcats Football  vs Utah  11/14 @ 8:00pm Women's Soccer  NCAA First Round  vs Colorado 11/13 @ 6:00pm Women's Volleyball  @ Colorado 11/14 @ 7:00pm  Arizona Coyotes @ Blue Jackets 11/14 @ 5:00pm NASCAR Quicken Loans Race For Heroes 500  Phoenix International Raceway 11/15 @ 11:30am  PGA TOUR   OHL Classic  at Mayakoba  Playa del Carmen, Mex 11/12-11/15 @ Times vary Golf Network Weather  Friday  Clear 81º/50º Saturday  Clear 80º/52º Sunday  Chance of Rain  77º/50º

What's brewing this weekend 11-6-15

Events  22nd Annual Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival  Fri. 11/06 - Sun. 11/08, 10am Downtown Carefree Kick off the art season with Thunderbird Artists. Sip wine and listen to live music while strolling through this unparalleled art arena. $3 more info   map  Cooks & Corks  Fri. 11/06, 6:30pm-9:30pm Four Seasons Resort, Scottsdale This one night, outdoor event features Arizona's top local chefs and world-class collection of winemakers. $125-$175 more info   map  Seussical the Musical  Fri. 11/06 - Sun. 11/08, times vary Phoenix Center for the Arts Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza where our favorite Dr. Seuss characters are brought to live. $14-$18 more info   map  The 6th Annual Chandler Chuck Wagon Cook-off  Fri. 11/06 & Sat. 11/07, times vary Tumbleweed Ranch at Tumbleweed Park, Chandler Experience an up-close look at Western history at this culinary event. Using historic cooking methods, authentic 1880's chuck wagons, teams from around the west compete to cook up the best meals fit for the trail. $12 more info   map  Terrain Phoenix Mud Run  Sat. 11/07, 8:30am Rawhide Western Town & Steakhouse This mud run features a challenging terrain with over 20 obstacles, and your choice of a 5k or 10k run. $20-$40 more info   map  MIMFest  Sat. 11/07 & Sun. 11/08, 10:30am-5pm Musical Instrument Museum, Phoenix This two-day outdoor event features national and international musical acts that will perform on three stages offering attendees a one-of-a-kind musical journey. $15-$35 more info   map  Herberger Theater Festival of the Arts  Sat. 11/07, 11:30am-5pm Herberger Theater Center, Phoenix Enjoy performances, dance, a food court, visual arts, live music, children's activities, film shorts, pet adoptions and more. $5 more info   map  80th Annual Friendly House Tamale Dinner and Festival  Sat. 11/07, 12pm-7pm The Arizona Center, Phoenix All participating tamale restaurants will take part in an epic "Battle of the Tamales," judged by attendees and community leaders. $10-$20 more info   map  Bacon, Blues & Brews  Sat. 11/07, 1pm-10pm Founder's Park, Queen Creek This family-friendly celebration of craft beer, blues music, and everyone's favorite pork product will feature an array of inventive bacon-based dishes from chefs from around the valley. $15 more info   map  Art on the Veranda  Sat. 11/07 & Sun. 11/08, 10am-4pm The Duke at Rancho El Dorado, Maricopa A two-day open air event featuring over 40 artists and craftsmen of varying mediums. more info   map  Sonoran Chamber Music Valley Series  Sun. 11/08, 2pm Katzin Concert Hall-Arizona State University, Tempe The first concert of the Sonoran Chamber Music-Series will feature pianist Gil Kalich, violinist Carmit Zori, and cellist Tom Landschoot. $8-$22 more info   map                                              November 11th Movies   In Theaters  Rated Spectre             PG-13 The Peanuts Movie               G Spotlight                 R New DVD Releases      Rated Critics Say Inside Out   PG               Before We Go  PG-13        The End of the Tour R        Sports    Phoenix Suns           vs Detroit Pistons 11/06 @ 7:30pm @ Oklahoma City Thunder 11/08 @ 5:00pm Arizona Sun Devils   Football  @ Washington State 11/07 @ 1:30pm Wrestling  @ WVU Duals 11/08 @ 11:00am Women's Soccer  vs Arizona 11/06 @ 6:00pm Women's Volleyball  vs Washington 11/06 @ 8:00pm vs Washington State 11/08 @ 2:00pm Arizona Cardinals   next week Arizona Wildcats   Football  @ USC  11/07 @ TBA Women's Soccer  vs Arizona State 11/06 @ 6:00pm Women's Volleyball  vs Washington State 11/06 @ 6:00pm vs Washington 11/08 @ 12:00pm    Arizona Coyotes   vs Rangers 11/07 @ 7:00pm NASCAR   AAA Texas 500  Texas Motor Raceway 11/08 @ 12:00pm    PGA TOUR                   Sanderson Farms              Championship               Jackson, MS              11/05-11/08 @ Times vary              World Golf              Championship-              HSBC Champions               Sheshan International              GC, Shanghai              11/05-11/08 @ times vary              Golf Network Weather     Friday   Clear  75º/51º Saturday  Clear 78º/53º Sunday  Clear      80º/53º