Phoenix Writers’ Club
12-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20
Black Angus Restaurant
2125 E. Camelback Road
Broadcaster and Journalist Catherine Anaya will be speaking. Anaya anchors the CBS 5 News 6:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts. She joined CBS 5 News in January 2003. She won her first Emmy Award for reporting while anchoring newscasts for KPNX-TV from 1992-1998. Her print journalism includes regular contributions to Latino Perspectives Magazine. Luncheon cost is $17 for members and $20 for guests. Reservations must be made by Sept. 18. E-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it with Phoenix Writers’ Club in the subject line. Members and the public are welcome.

Community Volunteer Fair
8-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20
Orangewood Nazarene Church
7510 N 27th Ave.
602-995-2933
Anyone who is looking for an opportunity to volunteer should attend the LifeBridge Community Volunteer Fair. This is an opportunity for interested adults and teens to meet some of the people who are recruiting volunteers, win a door prize, and enjoy some good wholesome entertainment. Some of the partner agencies participating are: Gabriel’s Angels, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (city of Phoenix), Beatitudes DOAR, Desert Mission, Washington Elementary Schools, and others. There will be several orientations following this event. These are required before participation in events that are sponsored by LifeBridge Community Volunteer Center. RSVP is requested but not required.

PC President’s Invitational Scholarship Golf Tournament
1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21
Palm Valley Golf Club
2211 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear
602-285-7684
This is a charity event to raise funds for student scholarships at Phoenix College, 12th Avenue and Thomas Road. Individual golfers pay $90, foursomes pay $350. Registration begins at noon, followed by a shotgun start. A barbecue awards dinner begins at 6 p.m. There also will be a silent auction and raffle prizes. A portion of the fees are tax deductible.

Legacy of Love Dinner
6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24
Greek Orthodox Banquet Hall
1973 E. Maryland Ave.
602-216-6377
    The annual event celebrates the partnership between the community and Valley of the Sun School and Habilitation Center in Sunnyslope. Cocktails begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Dinner is provided by Romano’s Macaroni Grill Catering, and there will be live entertainment from “The Blues Brothers” and comedian Mark Cordes. Cost is $85 per person. RSVP by Sept. 15.

Roosevelt Historic District TourFest
11 a.m.-9p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25
Portland Park
Roosevelt and 3rd Ave.
602-799-7720
A walking tour of architecturally unique, historic homes, lofts and businesses in the Valley’s first residential neighborhood, between McDowell Road, Fillmore Street, Central Avenue and 7th Avenue. Festival in Portland Park, west of Central and one block north of Roosevelt, will include arts & crafts, food, and entertainment. Tours, which are $15 each, run between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., and free festivities continue at the park until 9 p.m. www.roosevelthistorictourfest.com.

Faces of Diversity Brown Bag Luncheon
12 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26
 Phoenix City Council Chambers
200 W. Jefferson St.
602-261-8242
Dr. Matthew C. Whitaker, associate professor of United States history, African-American studies, and justice and social inquiry at Arizona State University, will examine the history and life of race and gender in the American political landscape, and how some Americans seem reluctant to engage in frank and sustained dialogue about these critical topics. Bring your lunch and enjoy a cultural experience. No reservations are needed. For more information, visit phoenix.gov/eod/bbag.html.

McConnell Singers’ Golf Outing
6:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 26
Palm Valley Golf Course
2211 N. Litchfield Road
602-919-9655
The McConnell Singers Women’s Community Choir at Phoenix College hosts its second-annual golf outing fundraiser. Cost is $60 per person, which includes golf, cart and range balls, as well as lunch and prizes. Sponsorships are available. For lunch only, cost is $15. The money raised will help to benefit competitive student music scholarships at Phoenix College.

Maricopa County Home & Landscape Show
Sept. 26-28
Arizona State Fairgrounds
19th Ave. & McDowell Road
Shop, compare and save with more than 1,100 exhibits filled with hundreds of the Valley’s most reputable companies, all competing for your business and offering thousands of products and services for all your home improvement needs. The Maricopa County Home & Landscape Show screens all of its exhibiting companies through the Arizona State Registrar of Contractors and the Better Business Bureau of Northern and Central Arizona. Hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for children 3-12. Senior Day, will free admission for all seniors 60 and over, is 10 a.m. to noon Friday. Customer Appreciation Night, with free admission for everyone, is Friday between 4 and 7 p.m. Onsite parking is $7. For a full list of attractions, events and exhibitors, or to download a discount coupon for admission, visit www.MaricopaCountyHomeShows.com.

Moon Valley Grasshopper Bridge 5K
7 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27
St. Paul’s Catholic Church
330 W. Coral Gables Drive
www.arizonaroadracers.com
This third-annual event features a 5K run or 5K walk, leaving off from 3rd Avenue and Waltann Lane and finishing at Moon Valley Park. Pick up registration brochures at The Runner’s Den, 16th Street and Maryland, or Market Bistro Cafe, 7th Street and Thunderbird. Advance registration fee is $20, if paid by Sept. 13; on-site registration, which begins at 5:45 a.m., is $25. For the walk only, children can participate for free with a paid adult; children will not receive a T-shirt. Stroller and baby joggers are OK for the walk, but no dogs allowed. Proceeds benefit Phoenix Children’s Hospital.

Chief Wilma Mankiller lecture
7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2
Steele Auditorium, Heard Museum
2301 N. Central Ave.
www.heard.org
Wilma Mankiller, Cherokee, former principal chief of the Cherokee Nation and internationally known Native rights activist, will deliver the second Simon Ortiz and Labriola Center lecture on Indigenous Land, Culture. Her topic is “Challenges Facing 21st Century Indigenous People.” The event is free and open to the public. Booksigning to follow immediately after lecture.

Maricopa Health Foundation’s Fifth Annual CopaBall
6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4
Camelback Inn
5402 E. Lincoln Drive
602-568-7256
The evening includes cocktails at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. There will be a live auction with Rowlan Hill and dancing to the Chris Alcaraz Band. Tickets are $250 per person. Tables or individual tickets are available. Attire is black tie optional. The Maricopa Health Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Maricopa Integrated Health System. The purpose of the Foundation is to support the mission of MIHS by advancing patient welfare at Maricopa Medical Center by supporting the Arizona Burn Center, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and Children’s Dental Program, plus many other programs.

Arizona Irish Festival
10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4
Margaret T. Hance Park
1134 N. Central Ave.
www.azirish.org
At the Eighth Annual Arizona Irish Festival, visitors can enjoy a celebration of Irish culture through music, dance, food and live entertainment! Shoppers will enjoy an array of Irish gifts, souvenirs and merchandise. Do you love meat pies, corned beef & cabbage, and fish & chips? Visit the food court for a selection of fine Irish grub that’s sure to please any palate. A silent auction will offer unique prizes to the bold bidder with good timing, and the winner of the raffle at the end of the day will find tickets to Ireland in his or her hand. Children (of all ages) are welcome to wear Halloween costumes in honor of the Oct. 31 holiday that once marked the end of summer for the ancient Celts. Tickets are $10 per adult; children 6-12 admitted for $1, and children under 6 get in for free.

National Hispanic Women’s Conference
Oct. 9-10
Phoenix Convention Center
100 N. 3rd St.
602-954-7995
A two-day high-energy national conference that brings together more than 2,000 women, businesses, community leaders and public officials. The conference, presented by the Hispanic Women’s Corporation, will include workshops, an expo with vendors, a fashion show and networking opportunities. Attendance to the expo is free both days. A scholarship benefit luncheon will take place Oct. 10. Cost to attend the two-day conference workshops and seminars is $275 prior to Sept. 26 and $375 at the door. Discounted rates are available for seniors age 65 and older and high school or college students with current ID. For more information or to register call or visit www.hispanicwomen.org.

‘An Evening with Herman Boone’
6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18
Arizona Grand Resort
8000 S. Arizona Grand Parkway
602-265-9256
Guests of Anytown Arizona’s event will have the opportunity to hear the wisdom shared by inspirational speaker and famed football coach, Herman Boone. Boone is internationally known as the winning TC Williams High School football coach in Alexandria, Va., and the inspiration behind the Hollywood feature film, “Remember the Titans.” Boone is recognized for his winning team approach to bringing harmony to diverse community groups … the cornerstone of Anytown Arizona. Anytown Arizona’s mission is to develop leaders and embrace diversity amongst Arizona’s youth. Individual tickets are $150. Funds raised at this event benefit the organization’s youth leadership programs. To purchase, visit www.regonline/atdinner08.