Friday, January 6th

Family Moonlight Hike at White Tank Mountain Regional Park.  Hike the Black Rock Long Loop Trail after sunset to see the desert from a different point of view.  Bring your flashlight and meet in Area 4.  No dogs please.  This two hour hike will begin at 7pm.  There is a $6 per vehicle park entry fee.  For more information visit White Tank Mountain Regional Park website.

The Big Read Kick-Off Crafting Gatsby Exhibition and Preview Party.  This free event features original artwork inspired by the novel "The Great Gatsby" or that era.   Located at the West Valley Arts Council from 6 to 8pm..  Visit the West Valley Arts Council website for more information.

Saturday, January 7th

20th Annual Litchfield Park Native American Art Festival "The Gathering."  The City of Litchfield Park will be holding their annual Litchfield Park Native American Art Festival featuring the finest Southwest Native American artists this weekend, January 7th and 8th from 10am to 4pm.  In addition there will be all day entertainment and food.  This year's even will feature a tribute to Native military veterans.  Admission is $5, veterans and active-duty military with ids and 12 and under are free.  The festival will be located at Litchfield Elementary School.  For more information visit the City of Litchfield Park website.

Creepy Crawlies of White Tank Mountain Regional Park.  Meet at the White Tank Nature Center at 10am for a talk about the cold blooded creatures that live in our Arizona desert.  Venomous creatures and creepy crawlies are on display in the Nature Center.  There is a $2 per person or $6 per vehicle fee.  For more information visit White Tank Mountain Regional Park website.

Healthy Litchfield Park.  Get the New Year started off right!  At 1pm the City of Litchfield Park will host a Healthy Litchfied Park event on the Litchfield Park Library Lawn.  This first event of many will feature a short community hike or jog through Litchfield Park.  There will be music, healthy living presentations and demonstrations along with games, raffles, snacks and fun.  For more information visit the City of Litchfield Park website.

Avondale Farmer's Market.  Shop for fresh, locally grown foods as well as hand-crafted goods.  The market runs from 8am to 12pm at Friendship Park by the lake.  For more information visit www.arizonafarmersmarkets.com.

Sunday, January 8th

Backyard Concert Series in Avondale.  Listen to the music of The Santan Swing Band at Marley Park in Surprise from 3 to 5pm.  Purchase your tickets online and get more information at the West Valley Arts Council Website.

Wigwam Farmer's Market in Litchfield Park.  Weekly event held every Sunday on the Wigwam Front Lawn from 8:30am to 12:30pm.  Shop for local grown food as well as home-made goods.  For more information visit the Wigwam Resort website.

Upcoming Events

Litchfield Park Winter Trout Fishing Derby January 14th.  Over 1000 trout will be stocked in the Tierre Verde Lake in Litchfield Park for this annual fun event.  There will be food, prizes and giveaways as well.  A fishing license is not required for this event.  The fee is $4 per pole for those 15 and under and $6 per pole for those over 16.  The event runs from 7am to 3pm.  For more information visit the City of Litchfield Park website.

Arts in the Park Concert in Litchfield Park.  The City of Litchfield Park will kick off this years Arts in the Park Concert series on January 22nd on the Wigwam Resort Front Lawn.  Dance to the sounds of Rondavous from 3pm to 5pm.  This is a free event.  For more information visit the City of Litchfield Park website.

Enjoy Your Weekend!