What: Fundred Dollar Bill Project Finale
When: Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 10 a.m.
Where: ASU Art Museum, Mill Avenue and 10th Street, Tempe
Live music, light refreshments, museum tours, and special performance by ASU students. This is your last chance to create your Fundred before the armored car comes to collect the Arizona Fundreds at 10 a.m. Make a Fundred (your original creation of a $100 bill) by downloading a template online or getting one at the Museum. Fundreds from around the country will be delivered together to Washington, D.C. where Congress will be asked to match those Fundreds for real dollars to clean up lead-polluted soils in New Orleans.
What: Live at the Library
When: Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 7 p.m.
Where: Glendale Main Library
Dewey Harnagel and Kimball Win will play songs that are loved by all - country, folk, old-time rock 'n' roll, pop standards and more. Join these seasoned performers for some good, ole, foot-tappin' fun.
What: Emergency Preparedness Classes
When: Thursdays, February 25 - April 8, 2010 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Avondale Fire Station 172, 1825 N. 107th Avenue, Avondale
C.E.R.T. stands for Community Emergency Response Team and is a national initiative aimed at training members of the community in basic disaster preparedness, first aid, and light search and rescue. The free training series consists of seven sessions on Thursday nights, starting February 25. A mock disaster drill will be held on the final evening. Sessions are held from 6 to 10 p.m. at . Registration is required. This program is open to both residents and non-residents in the community. Participants must be 18 or older. Graduates of the course will receive a fully equipped C.E.R.T. preparedness bag, complete with items such as reflective vest, helmet, flashlight, safety glasses, dust mask, and work gloves.
For more information and to register, call (623) 333-6112.
What: 100th anniversary of the Little Red Schoolhouse
When: Friday, February 26, 2010 at 1 p.m.
Where: Little Red Schoolhouse (now known as the Scottsdale Historical Museum) on Scottsdale Civic Center Mall
The annual commemoration of Scottsdale founder Army Chaplain Winfield Scott's birthday brings special meaning this year as residents also celebrate the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the Little Red Schoolhouse. The original dedication a century ago was one of the last public acts Winfield Scott attended before he passed away later in 1910. Noted local historians will be present. For more information, call 480-312-2352.
What: Chuck Amuck: A Legacy of Laughter
When: Saturday, February 26 & 27, 2010
Where: Gallery at Tempe Center for the Arts
The life and work of Chuck Jones, who brought to life the animated characters Bugs Bunny, Road Runner, Elmer Fudd and Pepe lePew, will be featured in this exhibition. The public opening will be from 6 to 9:30 p.m. on Feb. 26 with a free, ticketed film night starting at 7:30 p.m. Craig Kausen, Jones' grandson and representative of the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity, will introduce short films created by Jones and share personal stories about his grandfather. Tickets will be available at the door. A Family Creativity Day featuring free hands-on projects for children is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 27 in the TCA Gallery and Sculpture Garden.
What: Spring Training Fever
When: Saturday, February 27, 2010 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Main Library, 64 E. First St., Mesa
Children ages 5 to 12 they can participate in the free "Play Ball!" event. Baseball crafts, puzzles and a short movie, "Spring Training Baseball: A Treasure for Arizona" will be shown. Door prizes.
What: IHOOPS Skills Challenge
When: Saturday, February 27, 2010 from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where: Longview Recreation Center, 4040 North 14th Street, Phoenix (southeast corner of 14th Street and Indian School Road)
Boys and girls from 9 to 14 years of age are eligible to participate in this basketball skills competition. The skills competition provides participants an opportunity to showcase their basketball talents in a time-based, half court obstacle course. First place winners will advance to one of twenty-nine regional competitions occurring in NBA team markets across the country with the possibility of advancing to the National Finals in Orlando, Florida. Participants may register the day of the event and must bring a copy of their birth certificate with a completed registration/waiver form. A copy of the registration/waiver form is available online.
What: Tempe History Museum Grand Reopening
When: Saturday, February 27, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Campus of Culture, 809 E. Southern Ave., Tempe
Free food and live entertainment will be available, including multicultural music and dance. Arizona's official State Historian, Marshall Trimble, will present stories and songs, and children will be able to enjoy make-and-take art activities and a visit from Arizona State University Mascot Sparky. Visitors will be able to tour the newly renovated museum which includes a Children's Gallery, featuring a theater-type space and a number of interactive activities for kids.
What: Artistry Workshop for Adults and Teens
When: Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Foothills Branch Library, 19055 N. 57th Ave., Glendale
Jingling Necklaces of the Middle East. A Bedouin woman's jewelry is her treasure. It is a walking bank account, which can be used as currency in markets, and its jingling symbolizes protection and status. Participants will create musical necklaces, with bells, glass, and metal beads. Instructed by Christy Puetz. Part of the library's Around the World in 80 Days program funded by a grant from Glendale Arts Commission. Registration is required. Call 623-930-3844.
What: Sonoran Sunset Series at the EEC
When: Wednesday, March 3, 2010 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Environmental Education Center at Veterans Oasis Park
Live, lakeside entertainment for the entire family.
What: Never Forget Another Name
When: Wednesday, March 3, 2010 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Where: Glendale Main Library
The Business Forum presents Sean M. O'Neil who will help you: Instantly recall the names of your clients and prospects; Remember important dates, times and appointments; Remember complex lists of things you need to do or buy - without ever having to write anything down; Improve your overall memory. O'Neil is the president of Remember Media, LLC, and the founder and CEO of his speaking and training company, Memory Dynamics, Inc. He is a professional member of the National Speakers Association and is an entertaining and motivating speaker on the topic of developing an instant-recall memory.
This is by no means everything! Some of the larger annual festivals and events are also free. You'll find those listed in the monthly calendar. If you've arrived at this page and find that the event dates are past, check my recent blog entries for more Free Things -- I write about free things to do in Greater Phoenix several times per month!
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