Historic Old Town ESPN Main Street Tailgate
A five day Western-style tailgate party is taking place along Main Street between Scottsdale Road and Brown Avenue in Old Town adjacent to Scottsdale Civic Center from Wed., Feb. 8, through Sun. Feb. 12. In conjunction with ESPN, the event will serve as the backdrop for much of the network’s pre-game coverage of Super Bowl LVII.
The event will be going on daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. – noon, with multiple ESPN productions each day. Throughout the event, guests can enjoy games and live performances from local favorites including The Singing Cowboy Gary Sprague and his trusty steed Dusty. Attendees will also have multiple photo opportunities (including ESPN talent spotting!) — and the chance to make a cameo on live TV.
Child Abuse Prevention Nonprofit Saddles Up for 19th Annual Childhelp Drive the Dream Gala
Childhelp, the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofit dedicated to eliminating child abuse, hosts its 19th Annual Childhelp Drive the Dream Gala on Feb. 18 at The Phoenician, 6000 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale.
The organization’s signature fundraising event draws celebrities, dignitaries, and donors from across America to support Childhelp’s lifesaving programs, which have served more than 12 million children through 63 years.
Among those honored at the gala will be ‘the Queen of Country’ Reba McEntire, who will receive the Childhelp Woman of the World Award; Dream City Church Pastor Tommy Barnett, who will receive the Childhelp Man of the World Award; and the driving school Track Rekord will receive the Childhelp Nellie Jackson Award.
For more information about the event and for sponsorship opportunities, contact Katrina DeBaker at [email protected] or call 480-922-8212.
Stallion Stampede Community Art Project Unveiled
A collection of eight artistically designed fiberglass stallions are on display at Scottsdale Fashion Square. The life-size stallions at Fashion Square are part of a larger installation encompassing multiple locations across Scottsdale. Each horse depicts the work of talented artists in the community and will be on display through March, then the herd will be auctioned one by one at the Stallion Stampede Gala on April 15. Proceeds will benefit the Rotary Club of Scottsdale’s scholarship fund, as well as charities selected by each stallion’s sponsor. To find the stallions, visit stallionstampede.com.
Founder’s Day Celebration
The 186th birthday of Scottsdale’s founder Winfield Scott will be celebrated at noon, Fri., Feb. 24, in front of the newly re-opened Little Red Schoolhouse, 7333 E. Scottsdale Mall.
Join the Scottsdale Historical Society, the city of Scottsdale, and the Daughters of the American Revolution Winfield Scott Chapter as they mark this event in the history of our community. For more information, visit scottsdaleaz.gov/events.
How to Ride a Bike Classes for Kids
Is your child struggling to learn how to ride their bike? Scottsdale Parks & Recreation has partnered with REI to bring back their popular Ride a Bike for Kids classes, where kid-friendly instructors guide your child (ages 5 to 11) through their first lesson (possibly the only lesson they’ll need). REI’s fun and unique instruction methods have helped hundreds of kids experience the joy of riding a bike. The fee for residents is $102 and $153 for nonresidents. Visit recreation.scottsdaleaz.gov for available class dates and to register.
