JANUARY 2015 EVENTS

Blood drive: Jan 9, noon – 4pm. The United Blood Services Bloodmobile will be at Larry H. Miller Dodge Ram Avondale, 10101 W. Papago Fwy, Avondale, AZ. All donors will receive a voucher to redeem online for a free General Admission Ticket to the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Appointment can be scheduled online www.bloodhero.com (please use Sponsor code: LarryHMiller)

Sunday A’Fair: Jan 11, 18 & 25, noon–4pm at Scottsdale Civic Center Park. Free admission. Concerts by the Valley’s top musicians, arts-and-crafts market, and fun activities for children and families. Food from the grill and drinks available for purchase, docent-led sculpture tours in the park and free admission to Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. 480-499-8587 or www.Scottsdaleperformingarts.org

The Dirt on Compost: Jan 15, 6pm–8:30pm, 11465 W. Civic Center Library, Avondale, AZ. Free, but registration necessary. Compost is the black gold essential to successful gardening with many herbs and vegetables. Discover how easy it is to produce your own magical soil amendment and save space in our landfills. eavila@avondale.org or call 623-333-4422.

Super Saturday: Jan 31, 9am–4pm, Friendship Park, 12325 W Mcdowell Rd, Avondale, AZ. Family-friendly football themed event. Kids Zone, sports and cheerleader clinics, food and expo area, plus a few surprise guests, including All-American NFL wide receiver Cameron Colvin whose life story is subject of the major motion film “When the Game Stands Tall,” which is still in theaters. Free. Entry fee for the flag football tournament.