November's agenda for Scottsdale philanthropists and art connoisseurs.
Noche para los Niños, Nov. 4. PHOTO COURTESY OF KIDS IN FOCUS
Noche para los Niños
The third annual Noche para los Niños celebration, benefiting Kids in Focus, offers guests a variety of fun activities and oncein- a-lifetime experiences. Enjoy the Dia de los Muertos-themed event, featuring several musical acts and performers, bar and food stations serviced by prominent local restaurants, and a silent and live auction. The Arizona Heritage Center, kidsinfocus.org
Desert Mountain Day of Play
For the second year, Desert Mountain is hosting a Day of Play to give back to its amazing employees. Desert Mountain members may pledge as much money as they choose to the Desert Mountain Foundation and engage in a plethora of activities such as golf, bocce ball, pickleball, cycling and more. Donations will go toward scholarships for employees to go to college, vocational school or personal development training. After funding 85 scholarships last year, the second Day of Play is sure to be a fun and fruitful experience for all. desertmountain.com
Desert Mountain Day of Play, Nov. 4 PHOTO: COURTESY OF DESERT MOUNTAIN
Scottsdale International Film Festival
The annual destination festival is back, connecting Scottsdale residents with award-winning films from all over the world. The festival has welcomed Academy Award winners, undiscovered gems and everything in between in the past, and this year’s fantastic lineup is sure to provide attendees with the meaningful opportunity to experience several different emotions, stories and film techniques. Harkins Camelview at Scottsdale Fashion Square and Harkins Shea 14, scottsdalefilmfestival.com
Dinner of Dreams
Dedicated to lifting the spirits of children and young adults fighting all forms of cancer, or “Ballers,” the Baller Dream Foundation is hosting its second annual Dinner of Dreams. The event will include dinner, drinks, music and raffles, as well as the induction of two new Ballers into Ballerhood. Mountain Shadows Resort, ballerdream.org
Phoenix Heart Ball
The 62nd annual Phoenix Heart Ball will be held in-person this year to celebrate the American Heart Association’s success in creating change. At the prestigious black-tie soiree, the American Heart Association of Arizona supporters unite with a shared purpose to raise critical funds needed to ensure the work continues. The Phoenician, rememberinghearts.org
Phoenix Heart Ball, Nov. 20. PHOTO: BY SCOTT FOUST
Salt River Fields Walk to Defeat ALS
Scottsdale’s ALS Walk at Salt River Fields, the spring training home of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies, allows participants to give back to their community and those struggling with ALS by marching for a treatment and eventually a cure for the disease. als.org
Artfest of Scottsdale
Engage in one of Scottsdale’s most anticipated traditions and enjoy an afternoon of one-of-a-kind art, live music, and food and drink. Featuring 150 cutting-edge artists from across the country, Artfest of Scottsdale also provides hands-on kids activities so the whole family can enjoy. 888artfest.com
Scottsdale Philharmonic
Join the Scottsdale Philharmonic for a night of delightful classical music, an experience suitable for all ages. Hosted by the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, the Scottsdale Philharmonic will treat guests to a professional symphony orchestra and a series of traditional classical music favorites. Virginia G. Piper Theater, scottsdaleperformingarts.org
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