2008 EVENTS

THE SOUTH MOUNTAIN/LAVEEN
VILLAGE’S FESTIVAL Inc. COMMITTEE
2008 Events

Sponsored by Wal Mart at 35th. Avenue & West Southern Avenue

October 24, 25, 26 (Fri-Sun, 6 PM to 9 PM): Haunted Hayride at South Mountain Park. Bring the family for a spooky ride on a horse-drawn wagon through Box Canyon. Legends abound about ghosts in the park. There will be a haunted graveyard and pirate ship and – for the little ones – a non-scary “mummy in the maze.” $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 3-12; 6-10 pm. Food available. Begins in the parking lot of the South Mountain Activities Complex, 10409 S. Central Ave. Info: Karen at 602.438.2928

November 1st. (Sat.): Festival of Thanksgiving Parade on Central Avenue, 10 am presented by ESPIRITU Community Development Corporation/NFL YET Academy. Parade begins at the Jesse Owens Parkway and East Baseline Road and proceeds northeast to South Central Avenue and then to the El Reposo Park at 212 East Alta Vista. Contact George Young at 602-243-3162 or Verna McClain at 602-276-5925 for entry forms and information, or use the application in the SM Villager. Free.

November 1st... (Sat.) Pancake Breakfast sponsored by the Southgate Church and the Life Care Center, 8008 S. Jesse Owens Parkway 7AM. Free.

November 1st. (Sat.): Community Health, Information, Safety, Food and Craft Fair and Kids Zone, 10 am – 3 pm, at the El Reposo Park 212 East Alta Vista. Vision and heath screenings; pharmacist will answer questions, and more! Info: Jan at 602-466-3846 or Verna at 602-276-5925. Free.

November 2nd. (Sun.) 34th Annual Pioneer Luncheon at the Corona Ranch, 7611 S. 29th Ave.; 1 pm.; Honors those who have lived in the South Mountain Village for 50 years or more. Food, fun, fellowship and door prizes. Bring memorabilia to share. Pioneers free, all others: donation. Everyone welcome. Must have reservations. Sponsored by Lowman’s Arizona Funeral Home. Please call Ingried 602-276-3601 or Verna 602-276-5925.

November 6th. (Thurs.): Thanksgiving Story Circle. Longtime residents of South Mountain Village reflect on their lives and changes in their community. Presented by SMCC Storytelling Institute. PAC 740, 6:30 p.m. Admission: Free. Information: 602.243.8022 or Verna at 602-276-5925.

November 9th. (Sun.) Faith Day at Southern Baptist Temple, 6520 S. Central Ave., 3 pm. Community gathers to celebrate beliefs and share pride of community and country. Refreshments will follow in the Fellowship Hall. Contact Mickey at 602-276-6578. Free.

November 15th. (Sat), Harvest Daze, family fun! children’s area, entertainment, arts and crafts, food and more! Cesar Chavez Park, 35th Ave & Baseline, 10 am – 3 pm. Free. Next to the New Library.

November 22nd. (Sat), Laveen Turkey Trot, a 5-K run that begins at 7 AM at Cesar Chavez Park, for information go to Laveen.org.


December 13th. (Sat) Fun Fest to be held at the Southern Baptist Temple. Sponsored by Southgate Church and the Southern Baptist Temple. Contact Verna at 602-276-5925. Free.

If you have questions, wish to participate or be a sponsor;
please call Verna McClain 602-276-5925 or George Young 602-243-3162.