The Arizona Center for Nature Conservation/Phoenix Zoo would like to announce their first litter of black-footed ferret kits for the year. Six healthy ferret kits, born two weeks ago, are being cared for by their mother, Mandolin, a first-time mom. The Phoenix Zoo is one of only six black-footed ferret breeding facilities in the world,…
Are you Jewish, single and 21 and older? Have we got an event for you! Heart 2 Heart AZ is working in partnership with local and national organizations and communities to bring together Jewish singles (21+), representing all observance levels from across the country, for a weekend full of love, connection and discovery, in honor…
Groups around the state are planning events to observe two Israeli holidays this month. Yom Hazikaron (Iyar 4/May 8, 2019) is Israel’s day of remembrance for the men and women, boys and girls who lost their lives to war or terrorism. Yom Ha’atzmaut (Iyar 5/May 9, 2019) is the national independence day of Israel. It…
Photo: OdySea Aquarium is hosting a special event for families impacted by autism. Free jazz in Chandler Chandler Jazz Festival (Fri-Sat April 5-6). Performances start at 5 pm. Free. Jazz performances. Galleries, restaurants and shops open during festival. Dr. AJ Chandler Park, 178 E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler. chandleaz.gov. Special event at OdySea Autism…
St. Patty’s Day festivities St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Faire (Sat March 16). 10am parade; Faire immediately following parade. Parade is free; Faire is $10-$12, ages 12 & under free. Step dancers and Irish bands, arts & crafts vendors, inflatable rides, face painting, petting zoo and more. Parade travels south from 3rd St &…
The festival of Purim commemorates the salvation of the Jewish people in ancient Persia from Haman’s plot “to destroy, kill and annihilate all the Jews, young and old, infants and women, in a single day.” It is celebrated with Megillah readings, gifts of food, charity, feasting and merriment. Purim begins at sundown on March 20…
Pictured above: The OdySea in the Desert complex is an entertainment destination in Scottsdale. The OdySea in the Desert management team has been informed by Ventura Entertainment, the parent company of Dolphinaris, that dolphins will not be part of a new attraction slated for the former Dolphinaris space. Ventura representatives confirm with OdySea in the…
Pictured above: An IsraAID volunteer helps Syrian refugees come ashore on the island of Lesbos, Greece. Photo courtesy of IsraAid Rachel Wallace will present “Humanitarian Heroes Around the World” at the Weintraub Israel Center’s Gertrude and Fred Rosen Memorial Lecture on March 11. The free lecture launches a month-long photo exhibit, “Stories of Courage and…
Pictured above: The birds are back in town at the Ostrich Festival. Photo by Speyer Photography It’s Festival Time: Ostriches, Aloha, arts and more Ostrich Festival (Fri-Sun March 8-10). 2pm-midnight Fri, 10am-midnight Sat, 10am-11pm Sun. $15 adults, $8 ages 4-12, ages under 4 free. Carnival rides, live entertainment, arts & crafts, games, food, exotic…
Pictured above: Try a new outdoor activity for free at the Tres Rios Nature Festival. Music Festivals M3F Fest (Fri-Sun March 1-3). Gates open 3 pm Fri, 2 pm Sat-Sun. $70 & up. Bands, Kids Zone, marketplace and more. Proceeds benefit local nonprofit organizations. Margaret T Hance Park, 67 W. Culver St., Phoenix. m3ffest.com Innings…
