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About mcinaz

Real Estate Broker in Scottsdale Specialties: Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Short-Sale, Luxury Homes Real Estate Broker with HomeSmart Real Estate and life long "Valley of the Sun" resident familiar with all areas of Metro Phoenix, Scottsdale, Chandler, Cave Creek and more. I look forward to working with you!

November Specials and local resident Happy Pass

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An Innovative Health Spa Retreat

Discover an exceptional fusion of spa and wellness at Well & Being. This unique spa retreat at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess at 7575 E Princess Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 offers you personalized programs that infuse life with a greater sense of vitality. Discover the motivating kick-start of a new, evidence-based approach to nutrition and exercise, designed to transform you from the inside out.

Hours of Operation:

  • Daily, 6:00am to 9:00pm
  • Hours vary seasonally

Happy Pass Privileges

Find happiness at Well & Being Spa with our new Happy Pass just for local residents. The Happy Pass allows you to enjoy unlimited access to our beautiful 44.000 sq. ft. spa facility for the entire day which includes fitness classes, steam rooms, saunas, Swiss showers, aromatherapy rooms, hot and cold plunge pools, waterfall treatment pool, private rooftop pool, men’s and women’s lounges and more.

The Happy Pass is $49 per person, per day and is valid for use every Monday through Thursday. Reserve your Happy Pass by calling 480-585-2732. Limited availability each day and black out dates apply.

Well & Being Video

To book spa services please call 480-585-2732 or click here.

November Specials

View our November Activity Guide

To book our November specials please call 480-585-2732. For all other spa reservations please click here.

Strategies for Thriving the Holiday Season

The Holiday season is one of the most wonderful times but can also become one of the most stressful! Visit our Open House on Thursday, November 12th at 6pm and meet special guest Dr.Low Dog, who will go over the best tips on avoiding temptation and how to manage stress for a happier holiday season. Please RSVP to joanna.webb@fairmont.com.

With the holiday season right around the corner, now is the time to reaffirm or establish those habits that will keep you feeling your best. From optimizing sleep, preventing weight gain, coping with office and family gatherings, to shoring up on important nutrients to keep you from getting sick.

Spa Savings
Book any two 90–minute treatments and receive $45 off each treatment. Enjoy this as a special gift to yourself or share with a friend. Services must be booked for the same day.

Celebration Package
Your choice of any 60-minute massage and 60-minute facial plus a healthy cuisine spa lunch. $299

Live it Well Package
Enjoy your choice of any 60-minute spa service plus a healthy cuisine spa lunch. Monday – Thursday – $159 | Friday – Sunday – $169

Aromatherapy Blending Bar
Create a completely customized blend of spa essential oils and a personalized oil, scrub or lotion to be used in either a massage or conditioning body scrub treatment. Makes a great gift for someone special. $35 for a 15-minute custom blend prior to your service.

Assisted Stretching
Enjoy therapeutic benefits such as better circulation, increased muscle efficiency and reduced mental and physical tension as our skilled Fitness experts guide you through passive stretching and positioning. Wear loose fitting and comfortable clothing. 30-minutes – $59

New Antioxidant Rich Treatments from Java Skin Care
Let the hydrating and slimming benefits of our organic green coffee scrub combined with safflower vitamin E, almond and rosemary oils sooth and improve skin elasticity in our beautiful new body treatment and pedicure service.

• Java Contouring Body Scrub 60-minutes – $169 | 90-minutes – $259

• Java Energizing Pedicure 60-minutes – $89

Wellness Offers

  • Nutrition For Active Living – Increase your energy and overall well-being with a BodPod body composition assessment. Our coaches will help you create the perfect blueprint for success based on a diet and lifestyle analysis. 60 minutes – $85
  • The BodPod – Take advantage of the world’s most advanced body composition assessment.  Together with you, our fitness experts will review the results of your BodPod results and provide you with healthy recommendations! 30 minutes – $25 includes all day access to facility
  • Nutrition OR Personal Training Consultation – Meet with our nutritionist or exercise physiologist to optimize your health and overall well-being – 60 minutes for each session – $85

Deep Relaxation & the Art of Napping

Activate the body’s natural deep relaxation response with So Sound® Acoustic Resonance Therapy (ART). Immerse yourself in a healing oasis of sound and harmonic resonance as you lie back and glide into a zero gravity So Sound® Lounger.

To learn more please click here

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Spa Membership
Live the Well & Being life every day of the year with the Get Fit and Live It Well limited time Spa Membership offer. Sign up and pre pay for six months and receive two complimentary 60-min. spa, salon or wellness services. See Membership Brochure for more details.

What to do in the Scottsdale and Phoenix area this Weekend 10/30

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Events

Fall Festival
Fri. 10/30, 5pm
East Valley High School, Mesa
This Fall Festival includes a car show, a rock climbing wall, live auction, and trunk or treat.
more info   FB   map

Double, Double, Toil and Tetra:
Halloween with the Tetra String Quartet
Fri. 10/30, 7pm
Tempe History Museum
The Tetra String Quartet will take you through a world of monsters, ghosts, ghools, goblins, vampires, and more.
more info   map

Halloween Spooktacular
Fri. 10/30, 5:30pm-8:30pm
Chandler Public Library Downtown Branch
The 34th Annual Halloween Spooktacular has music, trunk or treat, a haunted house, carnival games, crafts, a cake walk, a pumpkin patch, and food and beverage.
more info   map

Coppelia
Fri. 10/30 – Sun. 11/01, times vary
Phoenix Symphony Hall
A comic ballet for the whole family to enjoy. It tells the story of an eccentric toymaker, life-size dancing dolls, and a young couple in love. $25-$159
more info   map

Monster Mash & Dash
Sat. 10/31, 7am
Rose Mofford Park, Phoenix
Phoenix’s official Halloween 5k and Costume Party. Dress in your best costume and run with Frankenstein to the finish. If you beat him you are entered into a drawing for prizes. $15-$39
more info   map

2015 Halloween Cupcake Decorating Roadshow
Sat. 10/31, multiple times
Arizona Mills, Tempe
Join Gonecupcaking on their nationwide tour where you can participate and learn about the fun and fabulous art of cupcake decoration. $19
more info   map

Phoenix Haunted Half
Sat. 10/31, 7am
Gilbert Town Center
Put on your Halloween best and enjoy this beautiful, fast, and fun course. $55-$75
more info   map

Queen Creek Festival
Sat. 10/31, 5:30pm
Horseshoe Park, Queen Creek
Bring the whole family for food trucks, boutique vendors, live music, and all the awesome events at Horseshoe Park.
more info   FB   map

40th Anniversary 3TV Phoenix 10k
& Half Marathon
Sun. 11/01, 6am
CityScape
Run through the heart of the city and race the high rail on Central Avenue with the start and finish lines at CityScape. $10-$170
more info   map

Arizona Musicfest
Sun.11/01, 2pm
Musical Instrument Museum, Phoenix
The concert series is a part of the Festival’s mission to provide unique music educational programs and youth performance opportunities. $12.50
more info   map

MusicaNova Orchestra Concert:
The Colors of Music
Sun. 11/01, 4pm
Central United Methodist Church, Phoenix
Prize-winning violinist Bobae Johnson, a 16-year-old sophomore at Desert Vista High, joins MusicNova Orchestra in the first concert of the season. $15-$20
more info   map

            

         
                          November 1st

Movies

Home showtimes and tickets In Theaters  Rated

Our Brand is Crisis		        
        R

Bridge of Spies
     
    PG-13
Burnt        
        R

New DVD Releases		  
   Rated

Critics Say

Southpaw		  
R		       
      
Z for Zachariah  PG-13       
The Gift R       

Sports

Phoenix Suns
   
  
vs Portland Trail Blazers
10/30 @ 7:30pm
@ Portland Trail Blazers
10/31 @ 7:00pm
Arizona Sun Devils

Football
vs Oregon
10/29 @ 7:30pm
Ice Hockey
@ Wisconsin
10/30 @ TBA
10/31 @ TBA
Women’s Soccer
@ Salt Lake City, Utah
10/30 @ 6:00pm
@ Boulder, Colorado
11/01 @ 2:00pm
Women’s Volleyball
@ California
10/29 @ 7:00pm
Arizona Cardinals

@ Cleveland Browns
11/01 @ 11:00am
Arizona Wildcats






Football
@ Washington
11/01 @ 8:00pm
Women’s Soccer
@ Colorado
10/31 @ 2:00pm
@ Salt Lake City, Utah
11/01 @ 1:00pm
Women’s Volleyball
@ Stanford
10/30 @ 8:00pm
@ California
11/01 @ 2:00pm
Arizona Coyotes

@ Canucks
10/30 @ 7:00pm
NASCAR



Goody’s Headache
Relief Shot 500
Martinsville Speedway
11/01 @ 10:15am
PGA TOUR

 
              CIMB Classic 
              Kuala Lumpar, MAS
              10/29-1101 @ times vary
              Golf Network

Weather

 Friday
 Partly Cloudy
 80º/54º		 Saturday
Clear
82º/58º		 Sunday
Clear 
   84º/59º


       
            

What to do in the Scottsdale and Phoenix area this Weekend 10/23

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Backyard Fall Boutique
Fri. 10/23,10am
1105 E Sorensen, Mesa
Shop and support local handmade with over 30 vendors selling crafts, gifts and more.
more info   FB   map

Vintage & Vino
Fri. 10/23 & Sat. 10/24, 10am-5pm
Horseshoe Park, Queen Creek
A two-day celebration of handmade goods, fine wines, and locally grown food. $3-$20
more info   map

Gilbert High School Choir Barbeque
Fri. 10/23, 6pm           
Gilbert High School
This annual fundraiser supports the activities of the GHS choir. Enjoy a good old fashioned BBQ, a bake sale, and silent auctions.
more info   map

Salt River Fields Balloon Spooktacular
Fri. 10/23 & Sat. 10/24, 5pm-10pm
Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, Scottsdale
A safe and fun trick-or-treat experience with more than 20 glowing hot air balloons, each with a station for trick-or-treaters to graze for candy. $5-$10
more info   map

Enchanted Trail
Fri. 10/23 –  Sun. 10/25, 5:30pm
Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center
While exploring the trail, you will enjoy guided night hikes, food concessions, Halloween crafts, trick-or-treating, a spooky bat cave and more.
more info   map

Center Dance Ensemble Presents “Reflections”
Fri. 10/23 – Sun. 10/25, times vary
Herberger Theater Center, Phoenix
A new choreography featuring “Quilters,” the story of the woman who pioneered the west. $14-$28
more info   map

32nd Annual Roy Track Memorial
Mesa Pow Wow
Sat. 10/23, 7pm
Pioneer Park, Mesa
Enjoy a traditional Native American pow wow with food, and plenty of crafts.
more info   map

Chandler Mayor’s Day of Play
Sat. 10/24, 9am-1pm
Tumbleweed Park Chandler
A four hour event that is dedicated to the health & wellness, fitness, and spirit of children.
more info   map

Maricopa Mud Run
Sat. 10/24, 8am-12pm
Copper Sky Regional Park, Maricopa
The 3rd annual Maricopa Fun Run will feature multiple heats, including competitive, recreational, and youth/teen. $15-$35
more info   map

Trunk or Treat
Sat. 10/24, 5pm
Desert Mountain Park, Queen Creek
A safe and unique way for families to enjoy an inexpensive evening of Halloween fun.
more info   map

Ahwatukee Harvest Night
Sat. 10/24, 6pm
Living Word Ahwatukee, Phoenix
Families will enjoy carnival style games, live music, bounce houses, a costume contest, pumpkin carving, face painting and more.
more info   map

Foster Arizona Musicfest
Sun. 10/25, 12pm
Queen Creek Olive Mill
A free concert series with local bands from the East Valley area to raise money and awareness for children in need of foster care.
more info   map
        
             
         

      

Movies

Home showtimes and tickets In Theaters  Rated
Jem and the Holograms    
       PG

Steve Jobs
     
        R

The Last Witch Hunter		        
     PG-13

New DVD Releases		  
   Rated

Critics Say

Testament of Youth		  
PG-13		       
      
Jurassic World  PG-13       
Paper Towns PG-13       


Sports

Phoenix Suns
   
  
Next Week
Arizona Sun Devils

Football
Next Week
Ice Hockey
vs Southern New Hampshire
10/23 @ 7:30pm
10/24 @ 7:30pm
Women’s Soccer
vs Oregon State
10/23 @ 7:00pm
vs Oregon
10/24 @ 11:00am
Women’s Volleyball
vs Utah
10/23 @ 6:00pm
vs Colorado
10/24 @ 11:00am
Arizona Cardinals

vs Baltimore Ravens
10/26 @ 5:30pm
Arizona Wildcats






Football
Homecoming
vs Washington State
10/26 @ 1:00pm
Women’s Soccer
vs Oregon
10/23 @ 7:00pm
vs Oregon State
10/25 @ 1:00pm
Women’s Volleyball
vs Colorado
10/23 @ 8:00pm
vs Utah
10/25 @ 11:00am
Arizona Coyotes

@ Senators
10/24 @ 4:00pm
NASCAR



Campingworld.com 500 
Talladega Speedway
10/25 @ 11:30am
PGA TOUR

 
              Shriners Hospitals for
              Children Open
              Las Vegas, NV
              10/22-10/25 @ times vary
              Golf Network


Weather

 Friday
 Clear
 84º/62º		 Saturday
Clear
87º/64º		 Sunday
Clear 
   89º/64º

What to do in the Scottsdale and Phoenix area this Weekend 10/16

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Arizona Lady
Fri. 10/16 – Sun. 10/18, times vary
Arizona Opera House, Phoenix
Written in 1953 as a love letter to the Southwest, the hopes and dreams of leading lady Lona Farrell rides on the back of one horse, “Arizona Lady,” winning the Kentucky Derby.
more info   map

A Streetcar Names Desire
Fri. 10/16 – Sun. 10/18, times vary
ASU Lyceum Theater, Tempe
This classic of American theater and cinema follows the fragile and refined Blandy DuBois who has fled to her sister’s New Orleans apartment to escape financial ruin. $8-$16
more info   map

West Side Story
Fri. 10/16 – Sun. 10/18, times vary
Arizona Broadway Theatre, Peoria
Experience one of the most memorable musical of all time when ABT brings this Broadway landmark to the stage.
more info   map

Gardeners Fall Festival & Plant Sale
Sat, 10/17, 8am
Metro Tech High School, Phoenix
A free festival for families filled with food and activities, centered on growing and eating your own food.
more info   map

Fall Festival Fall Into Safety
Sat. 10/17, 9am
Rancho Solano Preparatory School, Scottsdale
Get to know the SRP-MIC Police Department, plus enjoy activities, food, and kids zone, game trucks, and a pumpkin patch.
more info   map

Tomato Festival
Sat. 10/17, 11am
Kiwanis Park, Tempe
The Tomato Festival adopts the traditions of Spain’s La Tomatina tomato-throwing festival. Enter the tomato throwing ring, and enjoy games and live music. $25-$40
more info   map

Cave Creek Thriller Trail Runs
Sat. 10/17, 6:30am
Cave Creek Regional Park
Now in it’s sixth year, the Cave Creek Thriller plays host to 4 different distances and acts as the first race of the Desert Runner Trail Series. $30-$90
more info   map

38th Annual SAC Fall Public Star Party
Sat. 10/17, 6pm
Thunderbird Conservation Park
View a variety of astronomical objects including the moon, planets, stars, galaxies, and deep space wonders.
more info   map

Herb Gardening in the Low Desert
Sun. 10/18, 2pm-4pm
The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension
Whether you want to improve your culinary skills with herbs, brew a relaxing cup of tea, create a perfumed sachet, or beautify your landscapes, you will enjoy an in depth class on growing herbs in the desert. $20
more info   map

        
             
         

      

Movies

Home showtimes and tickets In Theaters  Rated

Bridge of Spies		    
    PG-13

Woodlawn
     
       PG

Goosebumps		        
       PG

New DVD Releases		  
   Rated

Critics Say
Lucky Dogs  PG-13       
Tremors 5  PG-13       
The Anomaly NR       


Sports

Phoenix Suns
   
  
@ Denver Nuggets
10/16 @ 6:00pm
Arizona Sun Devils

Football
@ Salt Lake City Utah
10/17 @ 7:00pm
Ice Hockey
@ Connecticut
10/16 @ 4:05pm
@ Sacred Heart
10/17 @ 5:30pm
Women’s Volleyball
@ USC
10/16 @ 8:00pm
@ UCLA
10/18 @ 1:30pm
Arizona Cardinals

@ Steelers
10/18 @ 1:00pm
Arizona Wildcats






Football
@ Colorado
10/17 @ 6:00pm
Women’s Soccer
@ Washington State
10/16 @ 7:00pm
Women’s Volleyball
@ UCLA
10/16 @ 6:00pm
@ USC
10/18 @ 11:00am
Arizona Coyotes

@ Bruins
10/17 @ 7:00pm
NASCAR



Hollywood Casino 400
Kansas Speedway
10/18 @ 11:15pm
PGA TOUR

 
              Frys.com Open
              Napa, CA
              10/15-10/18 @ times vary
              Golf Network


Weather

 Friday
 Chance of Thunderstorm
 87º/66º		 Saturday
Chance of Rain
82º/64º		 Sunday
Clear 
   85º/61º

What to do in the Scottsdale and Phoenix area this Weekend 10/9

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NiteFlite Gala

Fri. 10/09 & Sat. 10/10, times vary
Old Town Scottsdale
Prepare for a night of glitz and glamour at the 26th annual NiteFlite Gala. The gala will feature live entertainment, classic cars, signature dishes from the Valley’s finest, and a raffle all while raising money for local children’s charities. $150
more info   map

Four Peaks Oktoberfest
Fri. 10/09 – Sun. 10/11, times vary
Tempe Town Lake Park
The weekend will include Four Peaks Beer, Von Hanson’s Brats, a Bavarian bakery, and 27 bands on three stages.
more info   map

Arizona Dance Festival
Fri. 10/09 & Sat. 10/10, 7:30pm
Arizona Tempe Center for the Arts
Each evening will showcase different dance artists including emerging artists as well as professional companies from all genres and styles.$12-$18
more info   map

PoeFest
Fri. 10/09 & Sat. 10/10, 8pm
Hotel San Carlos
The 7th annual Edgar Allan Poe Festival to benefit the educational programs of ACT, will feature 12  different stories and poems by Edgar Allan Poe. $19
more info   map

16th Annual Friends for Life BARKtoberfest
Sat. 10/10, 9am-3pm
Town of Gilbert
7,500 are expected to attend this year’s event to enjoy live DJ’s, food trucks, shopping booths, fine arts and crafts, agility course, dog adoptions and more.
more info   map

Food Truck Olivepalooza!
Sat. 10/10 & Sun. 10/11, 11am
Queen Creek Olive Mill
This two day Annual Olivepalooza Grub in the Grove features trucks from across the valley, live music, cornhole, bocce ball and more.
more info   map

Arizona Bluegrass Film Festival
Sat, 10/10, 5pm
Cattle Track Theater
This free event includes two films highlighting bluegrass music/musicians, artists from Cattle Track Arts Compound, and bluegrass-related workshops.
more info   map

Night Envy 5k Neon Run
Sat. 10/10, 6pm
Mesa Community College
The course comes alive with black lights, music, and glow paint. $15-$55
more info   map

Susan G Komen Phoenix Race for the Cure
Sun. 10/11, 6:45am
Cesar Chavez Plaza, Phoenix
Race for the Cure serves as the signature fundraising event for its 23rd year working to save lives, provide treatment, mammograms, and resources.
more info   map

Yoga Rocks the Park
Sun. 10/11, 12pm
Spirit of Yoga, Tempa
An outdoor, all-levels, 75-minute yoga class featuring the city’s most inspiring local yoga teachers, accompanied by live music or a DJ.
more info   map
        
             
          Find A Pumpkin Patch Near You

      

Movies

Home showtimes and tickets In Theaters  Rated

Pan		    
       PG

The Walk
     
       PG

Manhattan Romance		        
       NR

New DVD Releases		  
   Rated

Critics Say
People, Places, Things  R
Escobar: Paradise Lost  R
What We Did On Our Holiday  PG-13


Sports

Phoenix Suns
   
  
vs Utah Jazz
10/09 @ 7:00pm
Arizona Sun Devils

Football
vs Colorado
10/10 @ 7:00pm
Ice Hockey
@ Alaska Anchorage
10/09 @ 7:00pm
@ Alaska Fairbanks 
10/10 @ 3:00pm
Women’s Soccer
vs USC
10/09 @ 3:00pm
vs UCLA
10/11 @ 1:00pm
Women’s Volleyball
@ Washington
10/09 @ 7:00pm
@ Washington State
10/11 @ 11:00am
Arizona Cardinals

@ Detroit Lions
10/11 @ 1:25pm
Arizona Wildcats






Football
vs Oregon State
10/10 @ 1:00pm
Women’s Soccer
@ UCLA
10/09 @ 7:00pm
@ USC
10/11 @ 3:30pm
Women’s Volleyball
@ Washington State
10/09 @ 6:00pm
Arizona Coyotes

@ Kings
10/09 @ 7:30pm
vs Penguins
10/10 @ 7:00pm
NASCAR



Bank of America 500
Charlotte Motor Speedway
10/10 @ 4:00pm
PGA TOUR

 
              Frys.com Open
              Napa, CA
              10/09/10/12 @ times vary
              Golf Network



Weather

 Friday
 Clear 
 95º/71º		 Saturday
Clear
95º/70º		 Sunday
Clear 
   94º/71º

 

What to do in the Scottsdale and Phoenix area this Weekend 10/2

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Maricopa County Home and Landscape Show
Fri. 10/02 – Sun. 10/04, 10am
Arizona State Fairgrounds, Phoenix
Attendees will be inspired by home, landscape, and DIY seminars as well as gardening 101, and tips and tricks. $5
more info   map

Eastmark First Friday Concert Series and Eastmark After Dark
Fri. 10/02, 4pm
Eastmark Great Park, Mesa
Eastmark After Dark will feature more than 50 quick move-in homes as part of the Home Tour Weekend. The concert will feature The Police Experience.
more info   map

Fall Forward!
Fri. 10/02 – Sun. 10/04, times vary
ASU Galvin Playhouse, Tempe
The ASU School of Film, Dance, and Theatre presents their first dance showcase of the school year featuring a slew of new choreography and guest artists. $8-$16
more info   map

Scarizona Scaregrounds
Thurs. – Sun. through Oct. 31, times vary
Scarizona Scaregrounds, Mesa
Scarizona Scaregrounds features two haunted houses, Epic Fear and Slayer Slaughter, as well as an interactive paint ball experience, Operation Zombie Storm. $20-$35
more info   map

Swan Lake
Fri. 10/02 , 7pm
Chandler Center for the Arts
A tale of pure romancticism, this story about love and deception by Tchaikovsky will be performed by the Russian Grand Ballet. $20-$42
more info   map

Greek Festival of Chandler
Fri. 10/02 & Sat. 10/03, times vary
St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, Chandler
A Taste of Greece offers a weekend celebration with traditional Greek imports, live Greek Music, folk dancing, kids zone, food and more. $3
more info   map

Babies Bonanza & Car Seat Check
Sat, 10/03, 9:30am-2:30pm
WestWorld of Scottsdale
Targeting new and expectant parents, this event is the largest baby expo in Phoenix providing information and products useful to new parents.
more info   map

Hope for Horses 3rd Annual Gala
Sat. 10/03, 5pm
Carefree Resort and Conference Center
The gala is a night of entertainment, dinner, and a live and silent auction. Proceeds benefit Triple R Horse Rescue. $75
more info   map

16th Annual Chandler Mariachi Festival
Sat. 10/03, 7pm
Chandler Center for the Arts
This show will take you on a vibrant journey of the music and traditional dances of Mexico featuring folkloric dancers and two popular mariachi ensembles. $20-$40
more info   map

Phoenix Walk for Wishes
Sun. 10/04, 7:30am
Tempe Marketplace
The Make-A-Wish Arizona Phoenix Walk for Wishes is a family friendly event that helps to raise funds for future Arizona wish kids. The 5k run/walk will include activity booths, mascots, cheerleaders and an easy flat route.
more info   map
     
     
             
          Find A Pumpkin Patch Near You

Movies

Home showtimes and tickets In Theaters  Rated

The Martian		    
     PG-13

War Room
     
       PG

Sicario		        
       NR

New DVD Releases		  
   Rated

Critics Say
Spy  R      
Unexpected  R      
Avengers  PG-13      


Sports

Arizona Diamondbacks
   
vs Astros
10/02 @ 6:40pm 
10/03 @ 5:10pm 
10/04 @ 12:10pm 
MLBN  
Arizona Cardinals

vs St. Louis Rams
10/04 @ 1:25pm
ASU Sun Devils

Football
@ UCLA
10/03 @ 4:30pm

Women’s Soccer 
vs Stanford
10/02 @ 7:00pm
vs California
10/04 @ 1:00pm

Women’s Volleyball
vs Stanford
10/02 @ 6:00pm
vs California
10/04 @ 1:30pm
Arizona Wildcats

Football
@ Stanford
10/03 @ 7:30pm

Women’s Soccer
vs California
10/02 @ 7:00pm
vs Stanford
10/04 @ 11:00am

Women’s Volleyball
vs California
10/02 @ 8:00pm
NASCAR



AAA 600
Dover International Speedway
10/04 @ 11:30am
PGA TOUR

 
              Continues Next Week
              Golf Network



Weather

 Friday
 Clear 
 102º/72º		 Saturday
Clear
98º/73º		 Sunday
Clear 
   95º/71º


           
         
          

What to do in the Scottsdale and Phoenix area this Weekend 9/25

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Summer Ends Music Festival
Fri. 09/25, times vary
Tempe Beach Park
The festival features some of today’s hottest recording artists, accompanying a wide variety of musical recording artists. $54-$135
more info   map

Beginner Flatwater Canoeing
Fri. 09/25, 6pm-8pm
Cabela’s, Glendale
A canoeing class that covers basic canoe skills and knowledge needed to enjoy the sport of tandem canoeing on flat water. $40
more info   map

Ballet Under the Stars
Fri. 09/25 & Sat. 09/26, 7pm
Estrella Lakeside Amphitheater, Goodyear
Spend a relaxing evening under the gorgeous Arizona sky as Ballet Arizona presents classical and contemporary ballet in a casual setting.
more info   map

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
Fri. 09/25, 7:30pm
Mesa Arts Center
Experience world-renowned Jazz during this fundraiser for MAC Outreach Programs. $75-$125
more info   map

Vertuccio Farms 2015 Fall Festival
& Corn Maze
Fri. 09/25-Sun. 09/27, times vary
Vertuccio Farms, Mesa
Enjoy a 7 acre corn maze, hay maze, pumpkin patch, farm animals, pedal race cars, air pillow, wagon rides, food and more. $9
more info   map

Reading for Freedom 2015
Sat. 09/26, 10am-3pm
Mesa Riverview Park
A full day of reading fun, food, games, and literacy connections for schools and families.
more info   map

Scottsdale Quarter Fall Concert Series: The Rave
Sat. 09/26, 5pm
Scottsdale Quarter
Phoenix’s hottest variety rock band covers a wide variety of popular songs from the 50’s all the way up to current hits.
more info   map

It’s in the Bag
Sat. 09/26, 6pm
Phoenix Art Museum
The Women’s Metropolitan Arts Council is hosting its 7th annual fundraiser featuring signature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment, and a silent auction. $65-$75 
more info   map

Night Nation Run Phoenix
Sat. 09/26, 6pm
Be An Artist Studio, Phoenix
Paint your own wine glass, or other glassware, while relaxing and enjoying a bottle of wine. $39
more info   map

Superheros
Sun. 09/27, 2pm
Phoenix Symphony Hall
Put on your best cape and get ready for the iconic music from your favorite superhero films and TV Shows. $11-$20
more info   map
     
     
            

Movies

Home showtimes and tickets In Theaters  Rated
Pawn Sacrifice      PG-13

The Intern
     
     PG-13
The Green Inferno         R

New DVD Releases		  
   Rated

Critics Say
Results   R      
Pitch Perfect 2 PG-13      
Cooties  R      


Sports

Arizona Diamondbacks
   
@ Padres
09/25 @ 7:10pm 
09/26 @ 5:40pm 
09/27 @ 1:10pm 
MLBN  
Schedule
Arizona Cardinals

vs San Francisco 49ers
09/27 @ 1:05pm
Schedule
ASU Sun Devils

Football
vs Tempe
09/26 @ 7:30pm

Women’s Soccer 
vs Washington State
09/27 @ 11:00am

Women’s Volleyball
vs Oregon State
09/27 @ 1:00pm
Schedule
Arizona Wildcats

Football
vs UCLA
09/26 @ 5:00pm

Women’s Soccer
vs Washington State
09/27 @ 4:00pm

Women’s Volleyball
vs Washington
09/25 @ 4:00pm
Schedule
NASCAR



Sylvania 300
New Hampshire Motor Speedway
09/27 @ 11:00am
Schedule
PGA TOUR

 
              TOUR Championship
              by Coca-Cola
              Atlanta. GA
              09/24-09/27 @ times vary
              Golf Network
              Schedule


Weather

 Friday
 Clear 
 103º/78º		 Saturday
Clear
102º/76º		 Sunday
Clear 
   101º/75º


             

Home in 5 Buyer Assistance Program

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“Home in 5” Program in Arizona

Home in 5 program may be for you!

Home in 5 program may be for you!

The “Home in 5” program is offered to homebuyers in Arizona and provides down payment assistance towards a home purchase. This program may not be used towards a refinance. All homebuyers qualifying for down payment assistance will receive 5% of the original loan amount to be used for down payment and closing costs.

  • May purchase anywhere in Maricopa county
  • $88,350 maximum income.
  • Purchase price limit $300,000.
  •  Military Special Incentive– Extra 1% towards costs or down payment.

Please contact me to find out more details about the Home in 5 program and if it may work for you!  602-451-7118

The Perks of Buying a Home in the Fall

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If you’re a prospective homebuyer considering whether to purchase a home now or later, consider these points:

You can enjoy year-end tax breaks. Buying before the year’s out allows fall homebuyers to take advantage of tax breaks such as the mortgage interest and property tax deductions. “There are certain deductions that can be claimed by homeowners only,” explains 1040Return.com Founder John Gregory. “If you have taken out a homeowner’s loan, consider these deductions as Uncle Sam’s gift to you.” To learn more about the tax benefits available to homeowners, click here.

You’ll be home for the holidays – literally. As summer winds down after Labor Day, buyers transition their thoughts to the fall and winter holiday season. Many wish to settle in for the holidays and enjoy a new home during that time.

Also, remember interest rates are at an all time low!  

 

What to do in the Scottsdale and Phoenix area this Weekend 9/11

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Events

Fall Kickoff Celebration
Fri. 09/11, 6pm-9pm
Hohokam Stadium, Mesa
Kickoff fall Youth Sports with a night of fun for the whole family with games, door prizes, food, and the opportunity to register for programs.
more info   map

Mesa Arts Center Season Kickoff Festival
Fri. 09/11, 6pm-11pm
Mesa Arts Center
The annual season kickoff festival features great food, street artists, demonstrations, dance lessons and more.
more info   map

Stand Up for Downtown Theater
Fri. 09/11, 6:30pm
Herberger Theater Center, Phoenix
The event will feature food, fun, and some of the area’s top comedians. Proceeds benefit the Herberger Theater’s Youth Outreach programs. $50-$100
more info   map

The Wiz
Fri. 09/11 – Sun. 09/13, times vary
Mesa Encore Theatre
This beloved Broadway musical sets Dorothy’s adventures in Oz to music in a dazzling, lively mixture of rock, gospel, and soul. $26-$29
more info   map

9/11 Commemoration Day
Sat. 09/12, 9am-1pm
Mesa Community College
The general public is welcome to join in on activities to remember those who were lost and celebrate with live musical entertainment, food, children’s activities, and veteran resources.
more info   map

Instant Improv Class
Sat. 09/12, 2pm
National Comedy Theatre, Phoenix
Work out your improv muscles with fun, fast paced Short Form scenes, games, and exercises. Perfect for beginners. $25
more info   map

Back to School Movie Night & Viewing Party
Sat. 09/12, 4pm
Phoenix International Raceway
This unique event will feature a viewing of the Richmond Race and the movie Cars. All inside the pit of the Phoenix International Raceway.
more info   map

Scottsdale Quarter Fall Concert Series: Vinyl Station
Sat. 09/12, 5pm-7pm
Scottsdale Quartet
Grab your friends and family and enjoy the beautiful fall weather while listening to a concert by Vinyl Station.
more info   map

Bugsy Malone, Jr.
Sat. 09/12, 2pm
Starlight Community Theater, Phoenix
Join Starlight Community Theater’s cast of Bugsy Malone, Jr. for a fun tongue-in-cheek tribute to the ’20’s gangsta films.
more info   FB   map

Yoga Rocks and Park Festival
Sun. 09/13, 11am-3:30pm
Steele Indian School Park, Phoenix
Browse the Vendor Village, take in a presentation, and enjoy a day of free yoga.
more info   map

Phoenix Presents: Girls Rock! 
Sun. 09/13, 2pm
The Newton, Phoenix
The event is all ages, and there will be live music, a raffle, and the screening of the movie Girls Rock! $6-$12
more info   map


             
                  Find a Concert This Fall

Movies

Home showtimes and tickets In Theaters  Rated
90 Minutes in Heaven      PG-13

The Visit
     PG-13
The Perfect Guy      PG-13

New DVD Releases		  
   Rated

Critics Say
The Age of Adaline   PG-13      
American Heist R      
7 Minutes NR      


Sports

Arizona Diamondbacks
   
vs Dodger
09/11 @ 6:40pm 
09/12 @ 5:10pm 
09/13 @ 1:10pm 
MLBN  
Schedule
ASU Sun Devils

Football
vs Cal Poly
09/12 @ 8:00pm

Women’s Soccer
U of A Tournament: 
vs Pepperdine
09/11 @ 4:30pm

Women’s Volleyball
vs Gonzaga
09/13 @ 2:00pm
Schedule
Arizona Wildcats

Football
@ Nevada
09/12 @ 4:00pm

Women’s Soccer
Arizona Cats Classic
vs Texas Tech
09/11 @ 7:00pm
vs Pepperdine
09/13 @ 1:30pm

Women’s Volleyball
Blackbird Invitational
at Long Island, NY
vs Syracruse
09/11 @ 1:30pm
@ LIU Brooklyn
09/12 @ 9:30am
vs Ohio State
09/12 @ 2:00pm
Schedule
NASCAR



Federated Auto Parks 400
Richmond International Speedway
09/12 @ 4:30pm
Schedule
PGA TOUR

 
              Resumes Next Week
              Golf Network
              Schedule


Weather

 Friday
Partly Cloudy 
 103º/79º		 Saturday
Clear
105º/81º		 Sunday
Chance of Thunderstorm
   104º/80º