ArtWise

Meeting Room, Agave Library- 23550 N 36th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85310

Wednesday, March 6, 2024, from 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm

Recommended for ages 4 – 11

Everyone is an Artist! Draw along as we lead you through a step-by-step process of creating a piece of art. Stories will be read aloud as participants make the final touches to their artwork. Directed art is a fun way to practice listening, following directions, and using fine motor skills.

Recommended for ages 4 – 11. Space is limited.

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Conveyance Into Light Exhibition

Central Gallery, Burton Barr Central Library- 1221 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004

An All Day Event- March 6-10, 2024

Conveyance Into Light by Katharine Leigh Simpson is a short, visual exploration of the grieving process and the cyclical nature of renewing life energy. This concept is presented through the visual interpretation of a whale, symbolic of an angel descending from the heavens to gather the souls of the deceased and return them to the stars. Various fine artworks that are inspired by the visual aesthetic of the story will be on display in the Central Gallery, including the Whale and Birds (puppets) themselves. 

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Luminous: The Art of Light

i.d.e.a. Museum, 150 W Pepper Pl, Mesa, AZ 85201, USA

Tuesday - Saturday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Sunday from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.| Closed on Mondays

Designed for visitors of all ages, “Luminous: The Art of Light” invites families and guests to play, learn, and unleash their creativity in a captivating and enchanting world of light. Whether you’re a seasoned art enthusiast or a curious explorer, this extraordinary exhibition promises wonder, discovery, and the sheer joy of artistic illumination.

Tickets can be purchased in advance online or in person for same-day entry. 

Admission: $9/person| Free for members and those under age 1

For more details, click here.

Helping Families in Need

Harmon Branch Library- 1325 S 5th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003

Monday, March 4, 2024, from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Helping Families in Need (HFINAZ) will be at Harmon Library on Mondays from 12:00 - 4:00 pm. HFINAZ provides application assistance to families that will likely be eligible for AHCCCS, SNAP, TANF, KIDSCARE, and Marketplace. HFINAZ staff can also make referrals to other community agencies that provide services such as food and nutrition, job placement, education and training, and more.

To register call 1-800-298-4346. 

Staff will be located in the North Study Room with limited assistance for walk-ins.  Reservations are encouraged. 

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Light at Play: An Interactive Art Experience

Osuna Park, 10510 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria, AZ 85345

March 8-17, 2024 from 6:00 am- 10:30 pm

A unique, interactive art experience is coming to downtown Peoria this March! Light at Play: An Interactive Art Experience is a free, multi-day event featuring 6 large-scale interactive and illuminated public artworks by artist team Pneuhaus that will mesmerize, delight, and inspire people of all ages to explore and play.

For more details, click here.

Jack Rabbit & The Easter Basket

Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W Latham St, Phoenix, AZ 85003, USA

Mar 13 - Mar 31, Wed-Fri 10 am | Sat 10 am - 2 pm| Sun 2 pm

Lost Canyon, Arizona is too far away for the Easter Bunny, so he gets his cousin, Jack Rabbit to help deliver Sally Johnson's Easter basket. But it's awful far and kind of dangerous! This charming musical is played with large rod puppets on the big stage! Recommended for ages 3 and up.

Tickets must be purchased in advance: reserve here or call 602-262-2050 

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Art in the Park 

Alta Mesa Park, 1910 N Alta Mesa Dr, Mesa, AZ 85205, USA

March 7,14,21,28, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Experience the Arts in this free event with live music, craft tables, giveaways, and family fun. Be part of a unique community experience. Art in the Park brings arts, crafts, live music, and fun to a park near you in a free, family-friendly event.

You will collaborate with an artist to create a piece for the new City Hall, leaving your mark on Mesa’s history. Celebrate the strength, passion, and diversity of our communities!

For more details, click here.

Arizona Aloha Festival

Tempe Beach Park, 80 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA

March 16-17, 2024, from 10 am to 5:00 pm 

Take an island vacation without leaving Tempe by attending the Arizona Aloha Festival at Tempe Beach Park, from March 16 and 17, 2024.

This free event celebrates Hawaiian, Tahitian, Samoan and other South Pacific cultures through dance and musical performances. The Island Marketplace is filled with vendors offering traditional crafts, fresh flower leis, baskets, hats, carved bone necklaces and tapa cloth. Don’t miss a chance to sample some of the favorite foods of the people of Hawaii and the South Pacific.

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I Love Science Day

Arizona Museum of Natural History- 53 N Macdonald, Mesa, AZ 85201, USA

Friday, March 2, 2024, from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Science is dynamic, fun, hands-on, visual, and exciting. Join us for two hours of non-stop science fun on March 4 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Arizona Museum of Natural History! See fascinating scientific experiments and participate in science-based activities and crafts while surrounded by dinosaurs, artifacts, and more. All crafts, activities, and demonstrations are included with the cost of general admission. It is the perfect family-friendly event for science buffs of all ages.

For more details, click here.

Market on the Move

The 3000 Club is a non-profit charitable organization working with food banks in Arizona, California, and other non-profit organizations. Please help us build a healthy and caring community. You can also provide your support either by donating or volunteering your time. The 3000 Club also sponsors The American Medical Aid Program and Disaster Relief.

Contribute $10 to shop up to 60 pounds of fresh produce for you, and your family, or to share with neighbors, friends, or someone in need.

For more details, click here.

St. Mary’s Food Bank

Distribution Hours: Phoenix and Surprise Locations Monday – Friday from 7:30 am to 1:30 pm.

St. Mary’s Food Bank serves to alleviate hunger through the gathering and distribution of food while encouraging self-sufficiency, collaboration, advocacy, and education.

St. Mary’s Food Bank is truly a community-based organization. Individual donors, corporate donors, and private grants help feed hungry individuals and families in our area. Serving 9 of Arizona’s 15 counties, they are committed to volunteerism, building community relationships, and improving the quality of life for Arizonans in need.

For more details, click here.

United Food Bank

The United Food Bank serves to stabilize the lives of hungry, low-income people within Eastern Maricopa, Gila, and Pinal, and Southern Navajo and Apache Counties of Arizona by actively acquiring, storing, and distributing large quantities of wholesome and nutritious foods to a  network of community and strategic partners, combined with advocacy and educational initiatives that enhance lives. 

Where they serve: The service area of 19,608 square miles includes some of the most remote areas in the state. Places like Sanders, Arizona, where there are only a couple of places to purchase food, and the next town is 40 miles away. They serve five counties in the East Valley and Eastern Arizona: Eastern Maricopa, Gila, Pinal, Southern Navajo, and Southern Apache. 

For more details, click here.

Desert Mission Food Bank

• Emergency Food Program: Provides monthly food packages to individuals and families living in the Desert Mission Food Bank service area. You also will receive extra items of the day such as produce and protein items, when available. 

• Senior Food Box: Provides monthly food packages to seniors who live in the Desert Mission Food Bank service area and meet federal poverty-level guidelines.

• Infant Emergency Food Box Program: Provides monthly food packages that meet your baby’s developmental needs from newborn to 12 months of age.

• Community Nutrition Education: Our staff provides food, nutritious recipes, resources, and cooking tips.

• Garden Program: Fresh, healthy fruits and vegetables are grown inside. Free fall and spring gardening classes are available.

• Living Well Financial Coaching: Provides tools, resources, and encouragement to help improve financial well-being and meet financial goals.

• Farm Stand: Provides farm-fresh fruits and veggies for an affordable price. Rotates to different medical centers each Wednesday.

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Borderlands Produce Rescue

Fresh produce is brought in and sold in bulk. 

•  Veggies R' Us: Direct Client/Agency distribution out of Borderlands warehouse facility. Supporters are provided with an entire shopping cart full of produce, all for just a contribution of $5 for a minimum of 100 lbs.

• Produce on Wheels With-Out Waste (P.O.W.W.O.W.): Hosted pop-up produce markets across Arizona. Contribute $15 to shop up to 70 pounds of fresh produce for you, and your family, or to share with neighbors, friends, or someone in need.

  • November-March, Hours: 8:00 am -11:00 am (Unless Specified Hours)

  • April-May, Hours: 7:00 am -10:00 am

  • June-October, Hours: 6:00 am -9:00 am

For more details, click here.

Double up food bucks:  

• Buy $1 of SNAP-eligible foods with a Quest EBT card and get $1 free for any AZ-grown fruits & veggies, up to $10 per day.  Use at participating farmers markets and Fresh Express Mobile Produce Market.

For more details, click here or call 480-207-5955

Rio Salado Audubon Center (Located less than two miles from downtown Phoenix)

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Rio Salado Audubon Center - Saturday Morning Bird Walks

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For family physical activity visit the website below to find a park near you.

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• Select "Find a park near you," enter your zip code and find the closest park!