Great Upcoming Events

By Elizabeth Liberatore

Sip & Soiree
Sept. 12, Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

Raise a glass for a great cause at Fresh Start Women’s Foundation’s annual luncheon, a lively afternoon that supports the organization’s mission of providing Valley women with the resources and opportunities they need to achieve self-sufficiency and thrive. Guests can sip bubbles while shopping local vendor booths, exploring interactive activity stations, and entering a prize raffle before gathering for lunch and an inspiring impact presentation highlighting the organization’s work. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $275. www.freshstartwomen.org.

Civana Women’s Health Summit
Sept. 17-20, Civana Wellness Resort & Spa

Midlife is more than a transition – it’s an opportunity to reconnect with mind and body. Civana Wellness Resort & Spa’s inaugural four-day women’s summit invites attendees to explore that journey through expert-led sessions and embodied practices facilitated by eight female physicians. Covering topics including hormones, brain health, sexual well-being, and more, the immersive experience is designed to help women better understand and embrace the changes of midlife. Three nights of lodging, hormone-forward meals, full access to summit sessions, one 60-minute spa treatment, and take-home resources are all included in the price. $3,799. www.civanacarefree.com.

Night of Hope Gala
Sept. 19, Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia

Hope Women’s Center invites guests to an inspiring evening celebrating resilience while supporting its mission of providing free resources and programs for women and teen girls facing a crisis across Arizona. This year’s theme, Stories Rewritten, honors the courage and strength of those the organization serves as they create new opportunities for themselves and their families. The evening will begin with a cocktail reception, followed by a seated dinner, an inspiring program, and a lively auction full of incredible items. Proceeds will benefit the organization and the women and teen girls it serves. 6-9:30 p.m. $250. www.hopewomenscenter.org.

Parks & Rec Rewind 75
Sept. 19, Civic Center Mall

From its iconic desert sunsets to its thriving arts and culinary scene, Scottsdale has long captured the hearts of locals and visitors alike. Now, the city is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a free community celebration, hosted by the City of Scottsdale and Scottsdale Parks & Recreation, that honors the city’s past, present and future. This all-ages event will feature live music, a DJ dance party, a cocktail garden, food trucks, retro arcade games, mini golf, and historical exhibits, making it a festive evening for the whole family. 6-9 p.m. Free. www.community.scottsdaleaz.gov.

Night of Hope Gala
Oct. 2, Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort

Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels honors the legacy of its namesake by providing immediate support and essential resources to families navigating childhood cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. The nonprofit’s annual fundraiser brings the community together to raise critical funds that sustain those programs and services. This year’s theme, All Things Amanda, celebrates the joy Amanda Hope brought to others through the things she loved most, including rainbows, butterflies, big hugs, and boundless smiles. Attendees can expect the evening to kick off with a cocktail reception and a silent auction, followed by dinner, a program, a live auction, an after-party, and dancing. 6-11 p.m. $1,500/two tickets. www.nohgala.amandahope.org.

Night for Sight
Oct. 3, Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia

The Foundation for Blind Children (FBC) will celebrate 25 years of its signature fundraising gala with this year’s theme, A Silver Celebration. Guests will enjoy an elegant evening filled with silver-inspired details, a seated dinner, an impactful programfeaturing stories of inspiration, auctions, dancing, and more. Proceeds from this milestone event will benefit FBC and the programs it provides for Valley children and adults who are blind or visually impaired. 6 p.m. $500. www.seeitourway.org.