Want some fun? Here you go 12-3-15

Events  Ten Thousand Villages Fair Trade Holiday Sale  Fri. 12/04 & Sat. 12/05, times vary Koinonia Mennonite Church, Chandler Arts and crafts from more than 40 countries can be found at this sale featuring fairly-traded goods. more info   map  2nd Chance Dog Rescue Holiday Boutique  Fri. 12/04 & Sat. 12/05, 8am 1552 E, Camacho Rd. Queen Creek There will be crafts galore, baked goods, a Giving Tree, raffles, and handmade items for sale. Proceeds will benefit the rescued dogs of Queens Creek. more info   map  Tempe Festival of the Arts  Fri. 12/04 - Sun. 12/06, 10am Mill Avenue District, Tempe Nearly 400 artists booths line Mill Avenue and surrounding streets presenting unique and handmade artwork that offers a distinctive and affordable holiday shopping experience more info   map  ZooLights  Fri. 12/04 - Sun. 12/06, 5:30pm-10:30pm The Phoenix Zoo ZooLights is a magical experience guaranteed to illuminate your holiday season. $8-$18 more info   map  Holidaze Ice Show Theater  Fri. 12/04 - Sun. 12/06, times vary Herberger Theatre, Phoenix Experienced professional ice skaters perform an intimate ice skating stage show inspired by the artistry of Anime. $29-$39 more info   map  Holiday Music Festival  Fri. 12/04, 7:30pm ASU Gammage, Tempe The ASU choirs join the ASU Symphony Orchestra for a program of seasonal favorites. $6 more info   map  Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus  Fri. 12/04 - Sun. 12/06, times vary Mesa Arts Center East Valley Children's Theatre presents an original musical version of "Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus." $11-$15 more info   map  Holiday Pet Festival  Sat. 12/05, 10am WestWorld of Scottsdale An exciting day of interactive activities, demonstrations, exhibitions, and animals galore. more info   map  "Toyland Christmas" Holiday Festival & Parade  Sat. 12/05, 12pm-9pm Old Tucson Queen Creek The full day of activities features floats, snow, Santa, games, rides and treats. more info   map  Phoenix Children's Chorus 2015 Holiday Concert  Sat. 12/05 & Sun. 12/06, times vary Higley Center for the Performing arts, Gilbert Celebrate the Season as the angelic strains of the Phoenix Children's Chorus rings in the holiday season with their concert, "When You Believe." $10-$20 more info   map  Hot Chocolate 15k-5k  Sun. 12/06, 7:30am Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, Scottsdale The Hot Chocolate 15k/5k is headed back to Scottsdale. Start and finish in Salt River Fields with Scottsdale's biggest group of chocolate aficionados. $35-$74 more info   map                                    Discover Area Ice Rinks

Movies   In Theaters  Rated Krampus              PG-13 Trumbo               R The Good Dinosaur                PG New DVD Releases     Rated    Critics Say Momentum  NR       Some Kind of Beautiful  R            Grace of Monaco NR            Sports    Phoenix Suns           @ Washington Wizards 12/04 @ 5:00pm @ Memphis Grizzlies 12/06 @ 1:30pm Arizona Sun Devils     Men's Basketball  vs Texas A&M 12/05 @ 5:30pm Women's Basketball  ASU Classic vs VCU 12/05 @ 2:00pm vs Columbia or Toledo  12/06 @ 12:00pm/2:30pm Ice Hockey  vs University of Alberta  12/04 @ 7:30pm 12/05 @ 7:30pm Wrestling  @ Las Vegas Invite 12/04-12/05 @ All Day Arizona Cardinals   @ St. Louis Rams 12/06 @ 11:00am Arizona Wildcats      Men's Basketball  @ Gonzaga  12/05 @ 1:15pm Women's Basketball  vs Uni of the Pacific 12/05 @ 1:00pm Women's Volleyball  @ NCAA First Round vs Western Kentucky 12/04 @ 5:00pm Arizona Coyotes   @ Sabres 12/04 @ 5:00pm @ Hurricanes 12/06 @ 3:00pm PGA TOUR                     Hero World Challenge                New Providence, BAH               12/03-12/06 @ times                   vary                          Golf Network Weather     Friday   Clear  73º/45º Saturday  Clear 69º/44º Sunday  Clear     72º/45º

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