Sneak preview of September events
SCOTTSDALE – FCF-HCC is offering diverse and innovative community Programs and Events for the season (September, 2016 – May, 2017). All events take place at the Holland Community Center, 34250 N 60th Street, Building B, Scottsdale AZ 85266. Most programs charge a fee with some discounted with pre-purchase of an entire series. Online registration will be available at www.azfcf.org by August 1, 2016.
T.G.I.F. Tasters Club meets one Friday a month from 3 – 5 p.m. with an aficionado to learn about their craft and product and then savor the taste of what they bring to the table. From olive oil to wine and coffee to chocolate, this event is for the both curious samplers and connoisseurs. Costs: $20 for Sampler (per event price except Oct. 21 is $30). $150 for Complete Connoisseur Pass (20% discount). Dates/Topics: (confirmed through December) Sep.t 16, Coffee Cupping presented by Serena English, Wholesale Customer Support, Press Coffee Roaster, Scottsdale; Oct. 21, The Pillsbury Wines presented by Sam Pillsbury, Owner & Winegrower, Pillsbury Vineyards, Cottonwood & Wilcox; Nov. 18, Flavored Oils and Vinegars presented by Merle Lehman, Owner, Gourmet Blends AZ, Distributor (Gourmet Blends); Dec. 9, Chocolate & Meditation presented by Lisa Reinhardt, CEO and Founder, Wei of Chocolate, Phoenix; (unconfirmed through May) Jan. 20, Tea Blending; Feb. 10, Mixology/Juicing; Mar. 17, Beer; April 21, Local Cheeses; May 19, Bourbon/Beef.
Visual Arts Exploration Series is offered January 16—February 20, 2017. Local experts, educators and artists present topics from Architecture to Selfies. Visual arts presentations are packed into the newly expanded 2017 series with seven consecutive Monday’s from 3:30 – 5 p.m. Wine and cheese reception begins at 3:30 p.m. with one-hour presentations starting at 4 p.m. Cost: $12 per program. $72 for the Series (includes one complimentary program). Dates/Topics: (confirmed) Jan. 9, Permanent and Temporary Public Art in Scottsdale presented by Donna Isaac, Director, Scottsdale Public Art; Jan. 16, Murals for Social Change, presented by Hugo Medina, mural artist; Jan. 23, A Life of Art and Travel – Demonstration of Travel Sketching, presented by Roberta Kritzia, artist and educator; Jan. 30, Original Selfies – Self Portraits of Famous Artists, presented by Suzann Wilson, artist; Feb. 6, David Hockney – The Bigger Picture, presented by Maureen Chestnut, art educator and docent; Feb. 13, The Theater of Salvador Dali, presented by Peggy Strubel, PHX Art Museum Docent; and Feb. 20, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Style and Influence in the Valley, presented by Aaron Betsky, Dean of the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture.
International Film Festival at the Holland Community Center. Gary Zaro, Director of “The Film Festival at PVCC” main campus, brings the Festival’s international Mystery and Suspense Thrillers films to the Holland Community Center September 2016 – May 2017 (no December film). One Friday each month (dates vary) from 2 – 4:30 p.m., Gary will introduce each film and lead a post-film discussion. Enjoy special food treats representing each film’s culture! Cost: $15 per film; or $100 for a 2016-17 Film Festival Pass (20% discount) for all 8 films. Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11, Jan. 13, Feb. 3, Mar. 10, Apr. 14, and May 12.
Morning Joe with TED. Explore a topic through the TED medium. What’s TED? Short videos (under 20 minutes) of speakers talking about ‘ideas worth spreading’ every 1st Tuesday of the month (Oct – April, except January) from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Our host will facilitate open discussion after each video. General topics selected for the program include Science, Nature, Digital Media, Future and Language. Cost: $2 per person, per event. Oct. 4, Nov. 1, Dec. 6, Feb. 7, Mar. 7, and Apr. 4.
Weekly Bingo. Every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in the Holland Community Center. Open to the public with cards starting at $13. New theme days added one Thursday a month. Raffle prizes and $375 paid out weekly. Cards go on sale at 1 p.m. Visit ww.azfcf.org for more information.
Friday, September 9, 2 – 4:30 p.m.
International Film Festival at the Holland Community Center – Tell No One (France, NR; 125 min.)
Pediatrician Dr. Alexandre Beck’s beloved wife Margot was brutally murdered by a notorious serial killer eight years earlier. Although once a suspect, Alexandre was eventually cleared by the police. However, he still mourns her loss. On the eighth anniversary of her murder, Margot emails him… Gary Zaro, Director of “The Film Festival at PVCC” main campus, will introduce each film and lead a post-film discussion. Gary will introduce each film and lead a post-film discussion. Enjoy special food treats representing each film’s culture! Cost: $15 per film; or $100 for a 2016-17 Film Festival Pass (20% discount) for all 8 films. Register at www.azfcf.org. Holland Community Center, 34250 N 60th Street, Building B, Scottsdale AZ 85266. 480-488-1090.
Friday, September 16, 3 – 5 p.m.
T.G.I.F. Tasters Club – Coffee Cupping
Coffee Cupping, or coffee tasting! An introduction on what cupping is about, how it is used professionally, and what you, as a potential home-cupper, can expect. Presented by Serena English, Wholesale Customer Support, Press Coffee Roaster, Scottsdale. Cost: $20. Register at www.azfcf.org. Holland Community Center, 34250 N 60th Street, Building B, Scottsdale AZ 85266. 480-488-1090.
