Great Upcoming Events

By Elizabeth Liberatore

Scottsdale Fashion Week
Oct. 8-11, Various Scottsdale Venues

For a decade, Scottsdale Fashion Week has put Scottsdale on the fashion map. This month, the four-day celebration will bring fashion, dining and luxury to some of Scottsdale’s most iconic venues. Festivities will begin with Core & Couture, a fitness experience with CorePower Yoga and Lululemon, followed by The First Course at Roka Akor, where fashion and fine dining meet. The week will continue with Pool Club presented by Infinity Sun, a poolside swim and resort wear runway show at Hotel Adeline, followed by Fashion in Motion at Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale. The celebration will conclude at Sunday Soirée, featuring shopping and the final runway show at Scottsdale Quarter. Times and prices vary. www.scottsdalefashionweek.com.

Champions for Children’s Awards
Oct. 22, Camp South Mountain

Join Children’s Action Alliance for an inspiring afternoon celebrating those who are helping shape a brighter future for Arizona’s children and families. The annual luncheon will bring community leaders and supporters together for an afternoon of food, fellowship and fun, while highlighting the organization’s work to eliminate barriers and create opportunities for Valley youth. The event will also honor Children’s Action Alliance’s most dedicated champions. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $100. www.azchildren.org.

Starry Knights Fundraiser
Oct. 23, Camelot Ranch

Saddle up for an evening where Western charm, big laughs and a meaningful mission come together. Camelot Therapeutic Horsemanship’s annual fundraiser will return this month with handcrafted cocktails, great food, a raffle, and a new surprise. This year’s entertainment will be nationally recognized comedian Hayden Kristal, promising plenty of laughs and maybe a few happy tears. Beyond the fun, the evening will support Camelot’s equine-assisted services, which provide transformative experiences for Valley children and adults with disabilities. 6-9:30 p.m. $180. www.camelotaz.org.

Connections of Hope Gala
Oct. 24, Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia

For four decades, Teen Lifeline has been a vital connection to hope for teens navigating life’s toughest moments. Its annual gala will unite the community in support of the organization’s suicide prevention programs and free, confidential hotline and text services. The evening will feature cocktails, dinner, an inspiring program, auctions, and more, along with a celebration of this year’s honorees, Hugh and Barbara Lytle. Through their foundation, Hugh and Barbara Lytle have long championed organizations supporting women, children, underserved communities and the arts, and have been dedicated supporters of Teen Lifeline. 6 p.m. $440. www.teenlifeline.org.

65 Roses Gala
Oct. 24, The McCormick Scottsdale

The Arizona Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will welcome cystic fibrosis (CF) fighters, their families, and community supporters for an elegant evening of hope and celebration under the stars. Attendees can expect cocktails, dinner, live entertainment, dancing, and auctions. Throughout the night, inspiring stories will spotlight the hopes and dreams behind the foundation’s life-saving work and its pursuit of a cure. Event proceeds will help advance the foundation’s mission of helping people with CF live longer, healthier, more fulfilling lives and ultimately finding a cure. 5 p.m. $250. www.cff.org.

Ava’s Treehouse Gala
Nov. 6, The Phoenician

When a child is diagnosed with cancer, an entire family’s world changes in an instant. For Valley families navigating that difficult journey, Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children (ACFC) offers a place of hope, healing and support, including a 12,000-square-foot facility where kids with cancer can simply be kids. The organization’s annual gala helps make ACFC’s life-changing work possible, both now and into the future. This year’s elegant evening will feature cocktails, dinner, an inspiring program, auctions, and one-of-a-kind fundraising experiences. Guests will hear moving stories from local cancer warriors and their families while helping ensure children and their loved ones have the resources and support they need during one of life’s most challenging chapters. 6-11 p.m. $500. www.azcancerfoundation.org.