Kick off the holidays and join us for fabulous fun at the 'My Favorite Things' Holiday Luncheon sponsored by Green Living Magazine. During the program, one will have an opportunity to share something meaningful or special with those they are seated with. This can be an item, a special holiday memory, or something that brings joy to your heart. Register.
Wednesday, December 4
11:30 am - 1:15 pm
Arizona Broadway Theatre
7701 W. Paradise Ln., Peoria, AZ
Mark your calendars for December 5th, for our amazing "ignite your mornings"networking event!
Join us for a morning of coffee, donuts, and a wealth of knowledge to fuel your business goals.
ignite your morningsis a speaker series that features special guests from various industries who share their business journeys and mentorship. Attendees will have networking opportunities with other entrepreneurs and professionals in the community. While here, tour and learn more about our vibrant coworking space, ignite sparked by BBB Phoenix, and our entrepreneur programs!
For any questions, please contact ignite sparked by BBB team at ignite@bbbcommunity.org
Meet the Speaker: Davis Ralls
David Ralls is the president and co-founder of Commit Agency, where he leads a team of creative, talented professionals dedicated to delivering innovative, brand-differentiating ideas that drive measurable success.
With 27 years of experience, David has developed strategic marketing initiatives for a diverse array of clients, including Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona, Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, Phoenix Raceway, and Arizona Financial Credit Union. These efforts have generated millions in incremental revenue and consistently delivered impressive returns on marketing investments for Commit’s clients.
David serves on the boards of directors for several community organizations, including the BBB of the Pacific Southwest, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley, and Chandler Compadres. He has been recognized by the ASU Spirit of Enterprise Center with the Monster Entrepreneurial Award for outstanding business achievements and was named one of America’s Top 25 Most Influential Minds in Marketing by the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International.
Candytopia, a unique and interactive art experience in Scottsdale Fashion Square, has launched its new winter wonderland theme complete with holiday elements, seasonal candies and hands-on activities.
Candytopia will have all the elements guests know and love including 11 different environments to explore, many picture opportunities, and now a more festive holiday theme. In addition to the festive makeover, Candytopia is also introducing an interactive ornament-making station.
Visitors can take home a piece of the magic by creating a souvenir Christmas ornament to remember their holiday visit to Candytopia. This is an add-on ticket and will be offered on select days at Candytopia.
Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016!
Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer a question or solve a puzzle to receive your next instruction. Compete as a group, individually or create multiple teams and race each other. Almost all of our adventures are designed to be wheelchair and stroller friendly and all are carefully crafted to be entertaining and informative with something to appeal to all ages. Complete the adventure as quickly as possible to win first place or take your time and enjoy the journey. Price is per team, not per person. Groups can be any size, but small groups are recommended for the best experience.
Enter the code EVENTPASS on the payment page for a $10 discount!
Most locations are available daylight hours every day. more info...
Join Silent Service 3D Printing at FuelFest Scottsdale! As a proud service-disabled veteran-owned small business, we're excited to showcase our cutting-edge services and crafts tailored for automotive enthusiasts and garage projects. Whether you're aiming to enhance your vehicle or embark on a new project, we have solutions that will spark your creativity. Visit our booth to discover what we can create for you.
9x Grammy Award Winning Artist Billie Eilish is coming back to Glendale with Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour on Friday, December 13! Her album, HIT ME HARD AND SOFT, will be released on May 17.
Join us for an unforgettable holiday experience at the Heard Scout Pueblo! Bring your cubs and families for a day filled with winter-themed fun, learning, and adventure! Create lasting memories this December 14th at Holiday at the Heard!
Activities:
Carnival Games:Enjoy a variety of fun and festive carnival games for all ages.
Holiday Crafts: Get creative with holiday-themed crafts that everyone in the family can enjoy.
Santa Visit: Meet Santa and share your holiday wishes!
BB Gun Open Shoot*
Archery Open Shoot*
Climbing Tower
Camping Available*
This event is open to all Cub Scouts and their families. Whether you're a seasoned Scout or new to the adventure, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Don't miss out on this opportunity to celebrate the holiday season in a winter wonderland with your scouting community!
Big Daddy D and The Dynamites have been entertaining audiences throughout Arizona for the past 25 years. Darryl Porras, aka Big Daddy D, started the band in Prescott with a group of friends in 1999. His passion for the blues genre has kept him pursuing his music dream. He has been playing guitar for over 30 years, developing his own unique style of traditional blues with a modern flavor. He has been nominated for the Arizona Blues Hall of Fame numerous times by his peers and has shared the stage with many great artists locally and nationally. The band won the Arizona Blues Showdown in 2007 and has performed in festivals and events throughout Arizona. Darryl was the guitar player for Cros, who finished second at the International Blues Challenge in 2022.
Betty Jo Vachon, a powerhouse singer, has a long storied singing career beginning at the age of 5 singing with her siblings. Initially discovered at an open mic, Betty Jo’s career took off in the Country scene when she met Country Music Hall of Fame icon Cliffe Stone at the world famous Palamino Club in Los Angeles. She sang country from 1980 to the mid-90s culminating in recording revamped versions out of Gene Autry’s music catalog with the Highway 101 Band. In addition, Betty Jo was a regular performer at Del Shannon’s private events. She discovered the blues after delving into the history of music, becoming deeply moved by Soul and Blues. In 2004, she joined the BluesHounds for a long successful run and in 2019 she joined BDDD providing a much-needed spark. She is hailed by fans as a ‘Passionate…Powerful…and Soulful vocalist that connects with people’.
Dr. Bob Sellani is the Founder of the Northern Arizona Blues Alliance (501 c(3), and has been one of the go-to Blues drummers in Northern Arizona for over a decade playing drums for a long list of Who's Who in Blues in AZ and beyond. In 2017, we were a semi-finalist (AZ Blues All-Stars, with Renee Rice), in the Memphis International Blues Challenge and In 2019, was inducted into the Heritage Blues Hall of Fame as both a drummer and Blues ambassador for the State of Arizona.
Rick Mutter is an internationally recognized keyboard player and vocalist with over 55 years of experience. He has performed with numerous bands in the Pacific Northwest and Arizona, engaging audiences with his captivating blend
of blues, rock, funk, and jazz. He is a 2-time winner of the Arizona Blues Showdown and awarded a 2nd place finish in the 2022 International Blues Challenge. Whether performing bluesy ballads, delivering energetic keyboard riffs, or improvising intricate jazz melodies, Rick’s passion for music shines through in every performance.
Rachelle Romeo is a Phoenix area based saxophonist and respected veteran of the Los Angeles Blues and Jazz scene. She has performed with Peter Cetera, Flora Purim, Harlis Sweetwater (Alpine Blues Fest), Dallas Hodge and is a second place winner in the 2022 International Blues Challenge
