OUTLET SCOTTSDALE THREEDAYSONLY In-Storeonly ONALREADYREDUCEDPRICES Save AN ADDITIONAL 60 9130E.TalkingStickWay|Scottsdale,AZ85250 (480)498-6599 OCTOBER28-30 R1 Z1 WEEKEND, 10.29.16 30 SATURDAY To list an event, go to http://submit.azcentral.com. Create a username and password, then log in and submit details on the event. Annual Southwest Valley Writers Conference: This one-day conference is designed to allow you to connect with industry professionals and other writers who have gathered to share their knowledge and love of writing. Each fall, writers (and would-be writers) of all genres come together to hear accomplished speakers and participate in workshops in order to hone their current skills as well as learn some new ones. Whether you are looking for an editor, or hoping to learn more about the aspects of plot and character, find many wonderful and useful sessions that will inspire you.
You will come away with tools and inspiration to take your own writing career to the next level. This keynote speaker is Amy Silverman. Amy is the managing editor at Phoenix New Times and a commentator for KJZZ, the National Public Radio affiliate in Phoenix. Her work has also appeared on the radio show This American Life and in The New York Times. Amy holds a degree in journalism from Columbia University.
She lives in Arizona with her husband Ray and daughters Annabelle and Sophie. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29.
Avondale Civic Center, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. $75 advance; $95 after Interpretive Nature Walk: Enjoy an easy-paced interpretive walk along the trails with a docent to catch sight of birds, javelina, fox, and other wildlife surprises. 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct.
29, through Saturday, Dec. 17. On Saturdays. Hassayampa River Preserve, 49614 N. U.S.
60, Wickenburg. free for children 12 and under. $3 members; free for children 12 and under. Reservations required, www.nature.org/hassayampa. Health Education Series: Preventing and Managing Diabetes: The American Diabetes Association invites you to participate in a free, eight-week diabetes education workshop series for adults 55-plus who are at risk for diabetes, pre- diabetic, or have Type 2 diabetes.
The workshop is sponsored by Humana, a leading health and well-being company. Each week will focus on a different related topic, including eating healthy, health effects, caregiving, and engaging in physical activity. There will be weekly incentives and light refreshments will be provided. 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct.
29. Iora Primary Care, 6611 W. Peoria Glendale. Free. 602-861-4731 x7100, www.io- raprimarycare.com.
Move Over Awareness Day: A tow truck parade, featuring over 100 local tow truck drivers will run down Interstate 10 starting at Exit 151, to University Drive. Food, drink, prizes and games will be held at the post parade reception at Rush Truck Center on W. Roosevelt Street in Tolleson. The event will include a light duty obstacle course competition, a tire change competition, a lock out competition, a tow truck show and shine and a zone. Move Over Awareness Day was created to make people aware of Move Over law, which states that drivers must move over or slow down when passing a vehicle with flashing lights that is pulled over.
Nationally, one tow truck driver is killed every six days, 23 highway workers and one law enforcement officer are killed every month, and five fire fighters are killed every year. Move Over law serves to prevent these accidents involving anyone who uses or works on or next to streets. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct.
29. Rush Truck Center, 9600 W. Roosevelt Tolleson. Free. 602-422-8100, www.APTRA.net.
Art Bazaar: Shop local this holiday season at Art Bazaar. Art gallery and studios open! Original art works displayed at the center. Seasonal event series with artists tents, food trucks, Plein-air demos. November event features Bowls of Hope, where beautiful handmade bowls are sold for a donation for local charities--food banks and shelters! Free, family event and open to the public. 7 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 29, through Saturday, Dec. 17. On Saturdays. WHAM Community Arts Center, 16560 N.
Dysart Road, Surprise. free. 623-584-8311, www.wham- art.org. Fall Under the Stars Concert Series: Enjoy a performance by Uptown Band AZ as part of the Fall Under the Stars Concert Series. Fun for the whole family, the event will feature food trucks, candy, a mobile recreational unit and more.
Children are welcome to come in costume. 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. Cesar Chavez Park, 7858 S.
35th Laveen. Free. The Vision Workshop: Fall in Love With Your Dreams in 2016: Life Mastery expert Darcy David- Beghein helps you experience more prosperity and abundance in your life by sharing the essential keys for tuning into your purpose. As an educator in schools and spiritual organizations, she teaches simple thinking strategies for people of all ages who want to work in harmony with their vision. On Saturday, October 29th from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
she will be conducting a Vision Purpose workshop at the Healing Intention Community Clinic in Sun City. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29.
Healing Intention Community Clinic, 12630 N. 103rd Sun City. $25. 623-640-0112. Linda Landwehr: Baby Me My Family: Author Linda Landwehr visits to read from and sign her book.
2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. Barnes Noble, 1446 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear.
Free; $14 for book. 623-935-0128, www.barnesandnoble- Colorado Avalanche at Arizona Coyotes: The Coyotes face off against the Avalanche in this NHL matchup. Saturday, Oct. 29, through Monday, March 13. 6 p.m.
Saturday, 7 p.m. Monday. Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Glendale. 623-772-3800, coyotes.nhl.com.
SUNDAY Mosaic Worship: What is Mosaic? The term has a long history in the church as religious art. It is defined as an art form made up of small pieces of glass, wood or other material that when assembled creates a work of art. Mosaic, as the name and identity of a new worship service, suggests different expressions of praise, prayer and preaching can create something new and exciting each time people come together to worship God. With the encouragement of senior pastor, Rev. Gary Kennedy, Rev.
Steve Marshall, who has been doing art sermons for over twenty years has agreed to lead this unique form of congregational worship. The service includes an informal, 45- minute worship service that begins at 11:00 a.m. CALENDAR Continued on Page32.
