Putting World Scottsdale Open
Putting World Scottsdale is open at the Scottsdale Promenade, 16455 N. Scottsdale Rd. Featuring an 18-hole championship putting course complete with performance analysis technology and state-of-the-art training studios, the fresh concept combines semi-private entertainment and game improvement focused 100% on putting.
Putting World Scottsdale brings together their proprietary motion capture technology, instruction, putter fitting, dynamic competition, and entertainment into one space. Customize your gamer in Wins Build Shop or take in a tournament from the best view in the house, the Karsten Club. Once you have your gamer custom fit and dialed in from a PGA or LPGA performance coach, members and guests of all levels can compete in the exclusive world putting tour for cash and prizes. At the end of your round, grab a bite from Bar Nineteen, which has a classic golf course inspired menu and kickback with a handcrafted cocktail. To learn more, visit puttingworld.com.
Shamrock and Roll to the Town of Fountain Hills for Irish Fountain Fest
Put on your green and join the Town of Fountain Hills as they shamrock the hills with Irish Fountain Fest on Sat., March 11.
Food, fun, and music will be a part of this family-friendly event, and the world-famous fountain will be transformed into a bright green geyser at noon and 4 p.m. Irish Fountain Fest will feature a kid’s zone, traditional Irish folk dancing performances, a Celtic rock band, food trucks, the Crescent Crown Beer Garden, and much more. This event is open to families of all ages and is free to attend. Festivities are from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Fountain Park, 12925 N. Saguaro Blvd. For more information, visit experiencefountainhills.org/events/2023/irish-fest.
Free Tax Assistance
Volunteer Tax Assistance (VITA) professionals will be assisting Scottsdale citizens who make less than $60,000 per year with free tax preparation at Vista del Camino Community Center, 7700 E. Roosevelt St., on Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. No appointments necessary. Bring: Photo ID, Social Security card for self, spouse, and dependents, all income information, last year’s return, and anything else to complete the return. The program runs through April 13. For more information, visit mastersofcoin.org/vita-faqs.
Brick by Brick Program
Did you know Scottsdale Human Services is working to transform our community, brick by brick? Participants in the city’s Brick by Brick Program produce compressed earth blocks, which are adobe-like bricks, for use in Scottsdale capital projects and other areas throughout the community.
More than 25 architecture students from Arizona State University and the University of Washington recently volunteered with the program to press block for use in building a design studio this spring, which gave them a hands-on look at the possibilities bricks of this type can have in their future projects.
This program combines volunteerism, community development, economic vitality, and environmental initiatives to develop awareness around the use of sustainable materials to build quality, energy-efficient structures. For more information, visit scottsdaleaz.gov/human-services/brick-by-brick.
Pescada Opens on Market Street at DC Ranch
Pescada, a fine dining seafood restaurant with culinary influences from Western Europe and the Mediterranean, opened last month on Market Street at DC Ranch. The vision of Chef Sheila Bryson, who also operates Vic & Ola’s, as well as nearby Soul Café, Pescada features both a pre-fixe menu, in addition to an a la carte menu. A beautiful restaurant with a picturesque patio, the menu features an intriguing selection that includes three types of caviar, oysters, and starters including a lobster white asparagus salad and octopus carpaccio. Entrees include Chilean seabass, turbot, cioppino, and Iberico pork pluma. Pescada, 20707 N. Pima Rd., Suite 140, is open for dinner only. For more information, visit pescadascottsdale.com.
