Central Phoenix Women
Media Dinner
5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7
Ritz-Carlton Phoenix
2401 E. Camelback Road
602-263-3589
www.centralphoenixwomen.org
    Meet and mingle with key members of the Valley’s print and broadcast news media. The dinner meeting sponsor is National Bank of Arizona. Invitations and information are available online. Central Phoenix Women is a networking organization for businesswomen who have established themselves professionally and demonstrated their commitment to the community .

Freedom Walk 2010
11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11
Steele Indian School Park
Memorial Hall
300 E. Indian School Road
602-246-6429
www.operationhomefront.net/arizona
    Join Operation Homefront of Arizona in continuing a national tradition reflecting on the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, and honoring veterans past and present. Registration begins at 10:15 a.m. followed by a ceremony featuring Brigadier General Greg Maxon (Ret.), the Firebird Young Marines and the USMC Color Guard. The 1-mile walk follows the ceremony. A free T-shirt will be given to the first 100 registered walkers.

History Museum
Fall Opening
2-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12
Sunnyslope History Museum
737 E. Hatcher Road
602-331-3150
    The museum has a fresh new look to its displays, photographs and memorabilia, plus a new coat of paint thanks to many hard-working volunteers. On display will be a collection of photographs and stories from the Sage Newspaper. This local newspaper covered the events and progress of Sunnyslope and the Cactus area communities. Its motto was “The only newspaper you can open up in a high wind—or read on a horse.” Admission is free.

Community Second Sunday
11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12
Heard Museum
2301 N. Central Ave.
www.heard.org
    Admission is free on this day for Arizona residents at Heard Museum Phoenix. Visit the exhibit galleries, stop for lunch at the café and search for a special treasure at the Heard Museum Shop.

Phoenix Writers Club
12-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18
Bluewater Grill
1720 E. Camelback Road
    Clay Thompson, Arizona Republic columnist and author of Valley 101, will be the guest speaker. Thompson’s column answers questions, offering a humorous look at life in Arizona. Luncheon cost is $15 for members and $20 for guests. Reservations must be made by Sept. 16. E-mail neeliepubl@aol.com with Phoenix Writers Club in the subject line. Members and the public are welcome.

Coffee Chat with Kunasek
8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21
SVA Community Action Office
755 E. Hatcher Road
602-506-7562
    Maricopa County Supervisor Andy Kunasek will resume his monthly meetings.  Kunasek brings an update of Maricopa County news and events plus a guest speaker. The meetings are very community motivated. Coffee and doughnuts will be provided.

AAUW Dinner
5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21
The Everett Luther Center
at the Beatitudes
1616 W.  Glendale Ave.
480-483-8267
    AAUW hosts Eric Ehst, member of AAUW and Arizona State President of Now. Ehst will speak on ballot propositions for this fall’s election. Guests welcome. Cost is $12 with a dinner, or free for just the speaker beginning at 6:30 p.m. Enter through the gate at the east end of the Beatitudes, by the preschool. RSVP requested for the dinner.

Sunnyslope Kiwanis
Annual ‘Steak Fry’
6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24
Moon Valley Country Club
151 W. Moon Valley Drive
    There will be a no-host bar throughout the evening and entertainment. A Silent Auction will take place during the event with 100 percent of the proceeds supporting children-in-need in the neighborhood (donations still be accepted). This year’s dinner will be provided by “2009 Chef of the Year,” Stan Reinhold. Tickets are $30 for individuals or $50 per couple. RSVP for tickets by contacting Matt Parker at 602-708-9700 or Brian Vance at 602-550-3991.

Rainbow Festival
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 2-3
Heritage Square Park
7th St. and Monroe
    The annual Rainbows Festival & Street Fair is a celebration of the diversity of the LGBT community. There is no charge to attend this fun weekend of fun, frolic and food. There will be nearly 175 exhibitors including a variety of artists, art & craft sellers, non-profits, a food court, and more. Live entertainment featured both days. The event is open to the general public. Visit www.rainbowfestival.com.

Legacy of Love Dinner
and Silent Auction
5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2
Black Canyon Conference Center
9440 N. 25th Ave.
602-371-0806, ext. 163
    Join VALLEYLIFE for an evening of caring and support at the sixth- annual fundraiser. The keynote speaker is Jerry Traylor. Born with Cerebral Palsy, Traylor has finished 28 marathons on his crutches, climbed 14,110-foot Pikes Peak, jogged 3,528 miles across America, and parachuted from 12,500 feet. The event includes a cocktail reception, silent & live auctions, dinner, and live music. Individual tickets are $99.