Updated February 5, 2010
Community Calendar
Find out what's going on in your community!
We invite all nonprofit organizations throughout Arizona to add events to this calendar. Events may include fundraisers, classes and seminars, community outreach activities, special announcements and much more! If you have any questions about how to use this calendar, please contact us. You may also wish to check these statewide sites:
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Community Information & Referral presents these listings with information provided by the sponsoring organizations.
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February 2010 - Return to the top of the page
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Casa Grande - Return to the top of February 2010
- February 6, 2010
10am
- 2010 Mutt Show and Low Cost Rabies Vaccination and License Clinic
- A Leash on Life Dog Park
- 2525 N Pinal Ave
- 520-412-8677 x4550
- Dog show with prizes and low cost rabies vaccinations and dog licenses. All dogs must be on a leash. Free. Hot dogs and sodas available for purchase.
- www.casagrandeaz.gov
- Sponsoring Agency: City of Casa Grande Parks & Recreation
Cave Creek - Return to the top of February 2010
- February 6, 2010
2pm-3:30pm
- Authors Month - Clay Thompson
- Cave Creek Museum
- 6140 Skyline Dr
- 480-488-2764
- Author Clay Thompson of the Arizona Republic will share his latest creation, The Valley 101 Cookbook: What Not to Eat. This latest attempt shows off his talent and finesse in creating something out of nothing. None of the recipes were taste-tested and the ingredients weren't verified. $5 donation
- www.cavecreekmuseum.com
- Sponsoring Agency: Cave Creek Museum
- February 7, 2010
10:30am-noon & 1:30pm-3pm
- Children's Authors - Conrad Storad
- Cave Creek Museum
- 6140 Skyline Dr
- 480-488-2764
- Conrad Storad reads and discusses his book, Rattlesnake Rules. Free
- www.cavecreekmuseum.com
- Sponsoring Agency: Cave Creek Museum
- February 13, 2010
2pm-3:30pm
- Authors Month - Linda Voremberg
- Cave Creek Museum
- 6140 Skyline Dr
- 480-488-2764
- Author Linda Voremberg will share her latest book, Robbie: A Journey of Hope with adults and children. It is the story of a jewish family's struggle to survive during the Nazi Holocaust and the amazing discovery, many years later, of Robbie, the well-worn teddy bear. Free
- www.cavecreekmuseum.com
- Sponsoring Agency: Cave Creek Museum
- February 20, 2010
2pm-3:30pm
- Authors Month - Jan Cleere
- Cave Creek Museum
- 6140 Skyline Dr
- 480-488-2764
- Author Jan Cleere will share her novel, Outlaw Tales of Arizona: True Stories of Arizona's Most Famous Robbers, Rustlers, and Bandits, winner of the 2007 National Federation of Press Women's Communications Contest Massacres, mayhem and mischief fill the pages. Free
- www.cavecreekmuseum.com
- Sponsoring Agency: Cave Creek Museum
- February 27, 2010
2pm-3:30pm
- Authors Month - Wynne Brown
- Cave Creek Museum
- 6140 Skyline Dr
- 480-488-2764
- Author Wynne Brown is also editor, poet and photographer based in southeast Arizona. Her work has appeared in numberous and periodicals including Popular Science, Western Horseman, Arizona Highways awnd many newspapers and online venues. She will share stories from her latest books, More Than Petticoats: Remarkable Arizona Women and The Falcon Guide to Trail Riding Arizona. Free
- www.cavecreekmuseum.com
- Sponsoring Agency: Cave Creek Museum
Mesa - Return to the top of February 2010
- February 13, 2010
11:30am-noon
- Helen's Hope Chest Ribbon Cuttin
- Helen's Hope Chest
- 415 N Pasadena
- 480-969-8601 for more information on donating or holding a donation drive
- Ribbon cutting ceremoney for Helen's Hope Chest which will provide local foster children with necessities such as clothing and school supplies, as well as toys. Arizona Senator John McCain will cut the ribbon. Free
- www.mesaunitedway.org
- Sponsoring Agency: Mesa United Way
Phoenix - Return to the top of February 2010
- February 13, 2010
Call for an appointment
- Developmental Screening
- Arizona Literacy & Learning Center
- 14001 N 7th St Ste F-112
- 602-212-1089
- Team of professionals and trained volunteers provide free developmental screenings for children ages 3-5.
- www.azlit.org
- Sponsoring Agency: Arizona Literacy & Learning Center
- February 13, 2010 8am-6pm
February 14, 2010 8am-4pm
- Annual VNSA Used Book Sale
- Arizona State Fairgrounds Exhibit Building
- 1826 W McDowell Rd
- 602-265-6805
- Used book sale with over 600,000 books and other items for sale. Proceeds benefit Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation, Literacy Volunteers of Maricopa County, and Toby House. Free admission. Parking $7 per vehicle.
- www.vnsabooksale.org
- Sponsoring Agency: Volunteer Nonprofit Service Association
- February 16, 2010
8am-8:30am New Member Orientation
8:30am-9:30am Fast Networking, Resume Reviews
9:30am-11:45am Program Presentation
- Module 2: Your Marketing Plan
- Temple Chai
- 4645 E Marilyn Rd
- 480-513-1491
- Workshop to help you define your marketing plan and brand, distinguish between features and benefits, differentiate your background using STARs, and develop a marketing toolbox with consistent messaging across spoken, written, and online platforms. Voluntary donations accepted. Customary meeting donation is $5.
- sjn-ne-marketing-021610.eventbrite.com
- Sponsoring Agency: Southwest Job Network
- February 21, 2010
11am-2pm
- "I Do" at the Phoenix Zoo Bridal Fair
- Phoenix Zoo Stone House Pavilion
- 455 N Galvin Pkwy
- 602-914-4333
- Bridal fair with consultations with area wedding professionals and raffle prizes. $5 admission by February 19, $10 admission at the door. Tickets available online.
- www.phoenixzoo.org
- Sponsoring Agency: Phoenix Zoo
- February 24, 2010
7:30am-4:30pm
- Project Homeless Connect
- Human Services Campus
- 1201 W Madison Ave
- 623-631-4882
- Offers access to financial stability and housing resources to those in need. Resources include food and clothing, and counseling and job placement services. Free
- www.vsuw.org/volunteer/project-homeless-connect
- Sponsoring Agency: Valley of the Sun United Way
- February 27, 2010
6:30am Registration
7:15am 5K Run/Walk Begins
7:45am One Mile Run/Walk Begins
8am-10am Post Party for walkers
- 2nd Annual Walk in the WIld
- Phoenix Zoo
- 455 N Galvin Pkwy
- 602-914-4333
- One mile and 5K run/walks to benefit the zoo. Pre-event registration available through late February. $10-$35 for each registered participant. Includes T-shirts and race bibs.
- www.phoenixzoo.org
- Sponsoring Agency: Phoenix Zoo
Tempe - Return to the top of February 2010
- February 27, 2010
Gates open at 11am
Event runs noon-3pm
- SSBTR Walkathon
- ASU Sun Angel Stadium
- 401 S Packard Dr
- 888-SSBTRAZ / 888-772-8729
- Walkathon to raise awareness and money to be distributed to the National Brain Tumor Society, the Barrow Neurological Foundation, Phoenix Children's Hospital, and T-Gen. Entertainment by Apexx, Chaos Playground, and EastonAshe. $10 advance admission online / $15 admission at the gate. Children age 5 and under admitted free.
- www.ssbtr.org
- Sponsoring Agency: Students Supporting Brain Tumor Research
Tucson - Return to the top of February 2010
- Reception February 6, 2010 6pm-9pm
Exhibit February 6-27, 2010 noon-4pm Tue-Sat
- Hard Gaze
- The Drawing Studio
- 33 S 6th Ave
- 520-620-0947
- Exhibit of works by Bailey Doogan and Charles Littler from the Marilyn and Arnold Nelson collection. Free
- www.thedrawingstudio.org
- Sponsoring Agency: The Drawing Studio
- February 11-14, 2010
Visit the website for show schedule
- Tucson Gem and Mineral Show ™
- Tucson Convention Center
- 260 S Church Ave
- 520-322-5773
- Main show with over 200 gem and mineral dealers and exhibits. Open to the public. $9.25 admission.
- www.tgms.org
- Sponsoring Agency: Tucson Gem and Mineral Society
- February 21, 2010
7pm-9pm
- Sunday Evening Art Forum
- The Drawing Studio
- 33 S 6th Ave
- 520-620-0947
- Illustrated talk and discussion with the audience by Andrew Rush, Master Printmaker, teacher, and founder of The Drawing Studio. $5 suggested donation
- www.thedrawingstudio.org
- Sponsoring Agency: The Drawing Studio
Wickenburg - Return to the top of February 2010
- February 11-14, 2010
Various times. Rodeo 2pm Sat & Sun.
- Gold Rush Days & Rodeo
- Historic Downtown and Wickenburg Rodeo Grounds
- 160 N Valentine St
- 928-684-5479
- Heritage event recognizing Wickenburg's ranching and mining history. Arts & crafts, carnival, senior pro rodeo, western dance, melodrama, and bbq. Parade Grand Marshal is Robin Sewell, host of Arizona Highways Television.
- www.wickenburgchamber.com
- Sponsoring Agency: Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce
March 2010 - Return to the top of the page
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Casa Grande - Return to the top of March 2010
- March 17-21, 2010
- Pinal County Fair
- Pinal County Fairgrounds
- 512 S Eleven Mile Corner Rd
- 520-509-3555
- Carnival rides and games, crafts, food, and more family fun. $7
- www.pinalcountyaz.gov
- Sponsoring Agency: Pinal County Parks, Recreation & Fairgrounds
Cave Creek - Return to the top of March 2010
- March 6, 2010
1:30pm-3pm
- Children's Authors Series
- Cave Creek Museum
- 6140 Skyline Dr
- 480-488-2764
- The book A Miner's Diet: A Good Meal Was Worth More Than Gold, introduces children and their families to the diet of the miner who looked for gold in the Cave Creek Mining District in the 19th century. Free
- www.cavecreekmuseum.com
- Sponsoring Agency: Cave Creek Museum
Glendale - Return to the top of March 2010
- March 20-21, 2010
Swap meet starts at 7am both days.
Car show March 21, 2010 9am-2pm.
Vendor pre-registration starts February 1, 2010.
- Parts Exchange
- Glendale Community College
- 59th Ave & Olive
- 602-618-0577 / 623-934-6092
- Automotive parts swap meet and auto show. Proceeds benefit local organizations and provide financial assistance toward Glendale college automotive scholarships. Free admission and parking. $35 for vendor swap spaces (20' x 20'). $10 for car corrals. Set up March 20, 2009 3pm-7pm rain or shine.
- www.vintagechevyclubaz.com
- Sponsoring Agency: Central Arizona Region Vintage Chevrolet Club of America
Phoenix - Return to the top of March 2010
- March 6, 2010
7:30am for 6 mile trail
9:30am for 1/2 mile and 2 mile trails
- 12th Annual Hike for the Homeless
- Estrella Mountain Regional Park
- 14805 W Vineyard Ave
- 602-417-9854 x 3467
- Individuals and teams participate in trail options of choice to raise funds for programs to help homeless people gain employment in the Phoenix area. Registration $15-$30. Registration includes a t-shirt, breakfast burrito, and other activities. There will also be a raffle and client speakers.
- www.hikeforthehomeless.org
- Sponsoring Agency: St Joseph the Worker
Tempe - Return to the top of March 2010
- March 19, 2010
10am-noon
- Sportacular
- Church on Mill
- 1300 S Mill Ave
- 480-967-0569
- Sports clinic for children grades 1-6. Featured sports include soccer, football, and basketball. All participants will have an opportunity to hear an inspiring speaker share how they joined God's team. Free
- www.churchonmill.com
- Sponsoring Agency: Church on Mill
Tucson - Return to the top of March 2010
- March 6, 2010
10am-2pm
- Health & Safety Fair
- El Rio Neighborhood Center
- 1390 W Speedway Blvd
- 520-791-5772
- Free health screenings for osteoporosis, asthma, depression, diabetes, pulmonary function, blood pressure, vision and more.
Participants may bring a list of all their medications and consult one-on-one with a pharmacist or student pharmacist. Also provides health information booths, door prizes, free refreshments, and goodie bags. Free
- www.pharmacy.arizona.edu/whe
- Sponsoring Agency: El Rio Neighborhood Center and University of Arizona College of Pharmacy
April 2010 - Return to the top of the page
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Mesa - Return to the top of April 2010
- April 24, 2010
1pm-6pm
- Prevent Child Abuse
- Riverview Park
- 2100 W 8th St
- 480-345-9555
- Child abuse awareness event with food, DJ, face painting, bounce house, and speakers talking about child abuse and how to prevent it. Raffles for various prizes including gift certificates. $5 admission age 6 and older, free for children age 5 and younger. Funds raised benefit clients through programs at the Child Crisis Center.
- www.helpsavethechildren.info
- Sponsoring Agency: Child Crisis Center
Phoenix - Return to the top of April 2010
- April 23, 2010
7pm-11pm
- Rock the Zoo
- Phoenix Zoo
- 455 N Galvin Pkwy
- 602-914-4333
- Adults (age 21 and older) only fundraiser for the zoo featuring a variety of beverages, food, and activities. Live music by Vertical Horizon. $55-$125. Tickets go on sale January 25.
- www.phoenixzoo.org
- Sponsoring Agency: Phoenix Zoo
Tucson - Return to the top of April 2010
- April 11, 2010
6am registration
7am start of 1 mile course
7:50am start of 5K course
- 12th Annual Komen Southern Arizona Race for the Cure
- Northwest corner of Reid Park
- Country Club & Camino Campestre
- 520-319-0155
- Competitive and non-competitive walk/run and sleep-in for all ages to raise funds for programs that help with screening, education, and treatment of breast cancer. $17-$35 registration
- www.komensaz.org/race.html
- Sponsoring Agency: Susan G Komen for the Cure - Southern Arizona Affiliate
- April 23, 2010
6pm-9pm
- Celebrate Children 2010
- St Philip's Plaza
- 4280 N Campbell Ave
- 520-546-9296
- Fundraising event with wine tasting, food, live music, and a silent auction. $50/ticket
- www.strengthbuilding.org
- Sponsoring Agency: StrengthBuilding Partners
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