Great Upcoming Events
By Elizabeth Liberatore
Fore the Build Golf Tournament
Sept. 12, Camelback Golf Club
Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona invites golfers of all skill levels to hit the greens for a day of camaraderie and community impact. The morning will kick off with breakfast and a raffle featuring must-have items, followed by a 7:30 a.m. shotgun start across the 18-hole course. A celebratory lunch and awards ceremony will round out the day. Proceeds support Habitat’s mission to provide affordable housing and critical home repairs for seniors, veterans, families and single parents. 6 a.m.-1 p.m. $600. www.habitatcaz.org.
Scottsdale Fashion Week
Sept. 25-28, Various locations
The Valley’s premier fashion event returns for its ninth year, bigger and better than ever. Four themed runway shows, including Fashion Through the Decades, Caesars After Dark, A Night of Couture, and Sunday Soirée, will take place at various luxe Scottsdale locations, where spectators can enjoy the fashion just as much as the venues. This high-end fashion event draws designers, buyers, celebrities, media, and influencers from across the country. Times and ticket prices vary. www.scottsdalefashionweek.com.
RED is the Night Gala
Sept. 27, Chateau Luxe
Aunt Rita’s Foundation is dedicated to supporting those affected by HIV and AIDS through free testing, treatment navigation, support services, grant funding, and more. Its premier fundraising event returns this year – bolder, brighter and redder than before! Guests are encouraged to dress to impress and enjoy an evening of auctions, live entertainment and moving testimonials, plus a cocktail reception, dinner and afterparty. This high-energy celebration brings together community members, advocates and supporters united in the fight to end HIV and AIDS. 6 p.m. $200. www.auntritas.org.
Night of Hope Gala
Oct. 4, Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort
Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels supports families impacted by childhood cancer and other life-threatening illnesses through free counseling, financial assistance and more. One of its signature efforts, this 13th annual gala, returns as an elegant masquerade ball featuring a seated dinner, inspiring stories, live entertainment, auctions, and ornate masks (optional, but encouraged). This unforgettable evening honors the strength of the many children warriors and families the organization serves. 6 p.m. $500. www.amandahope.com.
Night for Sight Gala
Oct. 4, Arizona Biltmore Resort
An unforgettable evening awaits at the historic Arizona Biltmore, where elegance meets impact in support of individuals who are blind and visually impaired. Hosted by the Foundation for Blind Children (FBC), this 24th annual gala brings the community together for a seated dinner, spirited auctions and a heartfelt program spotlighting powerful stories that build connection. Proceeds benefit FBC, the only Valley agency of its kind providing life-changing services for blind, visually impaired and multi-disabled children, adults and their families. 6-11 p.m. $500. www.seeitourway.org.
WISH Women’s Health & Wellness Retreat
Oct. 5, Banner Sports Medicine Scottsdale
Self-care meets science at this fourth annual retreat hosted by WISH (Women Investing in Science and Health at Banner Health), inviting Valley women of all ages to a day of wellness, education and empowerment. Attendees will learn from Banner Health physicians and clinicians on topics such as healthy aging, pediatric essentials, nutrition, and hormonal health. The experience also includes sound bowl healing, chair massages, meditation and self-defense workshops. This retreat is really a celebration of well-being and the many ways women can prioritize it. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $200. www.bannerhealthfoundation.org.