Welcome to the West Valley Home Team's Blog "Out and About in Litchfield Park," featuring things to do in Phoenix's West Valley, including Litchfield Park, Goodyear, Avondale and the surrounding areas.  If you have an event that you would like to add contact us at cinda@wvhometeam.com.  We'd be glad to add it.  Don't miss this week's fun events like the annual Litchfield Park Winter Trout Fishing Derby, the final weekend of Glendale Glitters and more!

January 13th

Cowboy Campfire and Hay Ride at White Tank Mountain Regional Park.  The White Tank Park will have a campfire, cowboy singer and a hayride from 7pm to 9pm.  There will be hot tea, hot cocoa and cookies.  Meet in Area 4.  There is a $6 per vehicle park entry fee.  For more information visit www.maricopa.gov/parks.

Saturday, January 14thKiwanis/Litchfield Park Annual Winter Trout Fishing Derby.  It is time again for the annual Trout Derby at the Tierra Verde Lake Park in Litchfield Park.  The Kiwanis Club of Litchfield Park stocks the lake with approximately 1,000 trout for the event.  Registration is required and there is a $6 per pole fee for adults and $4 per pole fee for kids 15 and under.  Registration starts at 6am and the derby runs from 7am to 3pm.  The event includes food, prizes and giveaways.  For more information visit the City of Litchfield Park website.

Black Rock Archeology Walk at White Tank Mountain Regional Park.  Check out the evidence left behind by the early people of the Arizona desert.  This 1.5 mile hike on a easy trail (with some rock climbing) will take to you areas not usually accessible by the public.  Meet at Area 4 at 10am for this 2 hour hike.  No dogs allowed.  There is a $6 per vehicle park entry fee.  For more information visit the Maricopa County Website.

Bird Walk with Sonoran Audubon at Estrella Mountain Regional Park.  Every second Saturday of the month join the Sonoran Audubon to observe well over 160 different species at one of the best place to see birds in the Phoenix area.  Bring your own binoculars and books or a limited number will be available.  The walk starts at 8am and runs until 10am.  there is a $6 per vehicle park entrance fee.  For more information visit the Maricopa County Website.

Avondale Farmer's Market at Friendship Park.  Outdoor farmer's market featuring fresh, locally grown foods, products and hand-crafted goods.  For more informations visit www.arizonafarmersmarket.com.

Glendale Glitter & Glow Block Party.  Head down to historic downtown Glendale for the last weekend of Glendale Glitters.  The City of Glendale will be pulling out all the stops with 20 tethered hot-air balloons and 11 different bands performing rock, blues, country and pop music.  16 blocks will be closed off for this annual event that lights up downtown Glendale.  This year also features a LEGO event for the kids!  For more information visit the City of Glendale website.

Sunday, January 15th

Wigwam Farmer's Market.  Shop for locally grown produce from farmer's like Duncan Family Farms every Sunday (thru April 29th) at the Wigwam Front Lawn from 8:30 to 12:30pm.  In addition to produce there is always a great selection of unique food items and home-made crafts.  For more information visit the Wigwam website.

Monday, January 16th

"Keeping the Dream Alive," Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration in PebbleCreek.  The Just Folk Association of PebbleCreek will be hosting their 2nd annual event in the Tuscany Ballroom and it will feature Valley professionals, spiritualists and entertainers and West Valley church and public officials.  For more information visit the City of Goodyear website.

Upcoming Events:

Arts in the Park Concert at Wigwam Resort in Litchfield Park January 22nd.  Rondavous will be providing the music for the free event located on the Wigwam's Front Lawn in Litchfield Park.  The concert runs from 3pm to 5pm.  For more information visit the City of Litchfield Park website.

Enjoy Your Weekend!!

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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!

Welcome to the West Valley Home Team's Blog "Out and About in Litchfield Park," featuring things to do in Phoenix's West Valley, including Litchfield Park, Goodyear and the surrounding areas.  If you have an event that you would like to add contact us at cinda@wvhometeam.com.  We'd be glad to add it.  Don't miss this week's fun events like holiday light displays, a luminary hike and Christmas dinner at the Wigwam!

Holiday Light Displays

Litchfield Park Home Tour of Lights.  Every year the residents of Litchfield Park light up the town with their holiday light displays.  So load up the family and some hot cocoa and enjoy!

Arizona Celebration of Lights now thru Jan 1st.  Drive through a mile-long show featuring hundreds of animated figures, tunnels and arches made with more than 7 million lights!  This 14th annual light show also has Santa's Village where you can take photos with Santa and sip hot cocoa.  There's also a train ride, bounce houses and a giant slide.  Located at the Phoenix Event Comples at 2209 N 99th Ave.  The fee is $15 per car.  For more information including hours visit www.arizonacelebrationoflights.com.  Buy your tickets at Walgreens and save!

Glendale Glitters now through Jan 14th.  Historic Downtown Glendale lights up with 1.5 million holiday lights from 6pm to 10pm each night.  While your there shop for bargains in numerous antique stores and enjoy dinner at one of Glendale's restaurants.  For more information visit the http://www.glendaleaz.com/events/ website.

Wednesday, December 21st

Winter Solstice Hike at White Tank Mountain Regional Park.  Enjoy a dark hike under a sliver of a moon and learn about the history of the people that used this area between 400 and 900 A.D.  Bring a flashlight to this 2 hour hike.  No dogs allowed.  Meet at Area 4.  Hike starts at 7pm.  There is a $6 per vehicle park entry fee. For more information visit www.maricopa.gov.

Thursday, December 22nd

Desert Wash Hike at White Tank Mountain Regional Park.  Join the park rangers for this hike in the Mesquite Wash (could be challenging for small children or those with physical limitations due to the rough terrain).  The ranger will discuss the local plants and animals and hikers will get a unique view of the geology that formed the White Tanks.  Meet at Area 9 at 10am. No dogs allowed. There is a $6 per vehicle park entry fee. For more information visit www.maricopa.gov.

Friday, December 23rd

Luminary Hike at White Tank Mountain Regional Park.  Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holidays and enjoy the beautiful view of luminaries lined up along the flat 1/4 mile Black Rock Short Loop trail from 7:00pm to 8:30 pm Friday night. Afterward enjoy marshmallows, and hot chocolate or hot tea by the campfire.  No dogs allowed.  Black Rock Short Loop is located at Area 4. There is a $6 per vehicle park entry fee. For more information visit www.maricopa.gov.

Sunday, December 25th

Christmas Day Family Dinner at the Wigwam in Litchfield Park.  The Wigwam is offering two dining choices for Christmas dinner for those that don't want to cook.  Red's Bar & Grill will be hosting a buffet from 11am to 7pm.  The cost is $33 for adults, $17 for Children 4-12 and Children under 4 are free.  Litchfield'd will be offering a three course dinner from 3pm to 8pm for $33 per person.  For more information visit www.wigwamresort.com.

Out and About in Litchfield Park - Things To Do This Weekend 12/8/11

Welcome to the West Valley Home Team's Blog "Out and About in Litchfield Park," featuring things to do in Phoenix's West Valley, including Litchfield Park, Goodyear and the surrounding areas.  If you have an event that you would like to add contact us at cinda@wvhometeam.com.  We'd be glad to add it.  Don't miss this week's fun events like Christmas in the Park and Holiday Lights in Litchfield Park!  I hear Santa will be stopping by...

Thursday December 8

Adults Only Moonlight Hike at White Tank Park.  Enjoy the Waterfall Canyon Trail and discover the desert after the sun sets.  Bring a flashlight, must be 16 years or older.  Meet at Area 6 parking lot before 7pm.  No dogs allowed.  There is a $6 per vehicle park entry fee.  For more information visit White Tank Mountain Regional Park website.

Friday December 9

Family Moonlight Hike at White Tank Park.  Bring the family for a moonlight hike along the Waterfall Canyon Trail.  Bring a flashlight and meet at Area 6 parking lot before 7pm.  No dogs allowed.  There is a $6 per vehicle park entry fee.  For more information visit White Tank Mountain Regional Park website.

Saturday December 10

24th Annual Christmas in the Park in Litchfield Park.  It's finally here!  Head out to Historic Old Litchfield Park this Saturday for their 24th Annual Christmas in the Park and bring the entire family for a holiday fun packed day.  Litchfield Park is once again hosting Christmas in the Park with live entertainment, an art show with over 70 artists and craft vendors, snow and visits with Santa.  There will be a holiday parade starting at 10am with marching bands, drill teams, and floats.  The free event runs from 9am to 4pm and will be located at the Town Center.  The craft booths open at 9am.  Food will be available for purchase.  For more information visit the City of Litchfield Park website.

Sunday December 11

Wigwam Farmer's Market in Litchfield Park.  Held every Sunday on the Front Lawn of the Wigwam Resort.  Shop for local produce, handmade foods, and more.  Always a great time, come out and support our local famers and vendors!  For more information visit the Wigwam's website.

Wigwam Holiday Lights in Litchfield Park.  The Wigwam is hosting holiday nights this Sunday.  There will be photos with Santa, Hayride through the city of lights, holiday music, kid's pastry chef workshop, holiday village tour and s'mores.  For more info visit www.wigwamaz.com.

Upcoming Events

Tales from the White Tanks December 12th.  Local resident and award winning story teller, Joyce Story, will be sharing stories of magic and mystery of White Tank Park.  This family event will be in the Nature Center Classroom and begins at 10am. For more information visit White Tank Mountain Regional Park website.

Holiday Dinner & City of Lights Contest Tour Thursday December 15th Enjoy a special seasonal dinner, holiday refreshments and tour through the holiday lights of Litchfield Park. Event runs from 6pm to 9pm.  For more info www.wigwamaz.com.

Black Rock Archeology Walk at White Tank Park December 15th.  Check out the history and lifestyles of the early native people of the Valley.  White Tank's Balck Rock Trail is a 1/2 mile flat hike and is one of the largest and most concentrated collection of Hohokam and Yavapai petroglyphs in the Valley.  Meet at Area 4 at 9 am for this 2 hour hike.  There is a $6 per vehicle park entry fee.  For more information visit White Tank Mountain Regional Park website.

Breakfast with Santa Sunday December 18th.  Enjoy a hearty breakfast at Litchfield at the Wigwam and visit with Santa.  $18 for adults and $8 for children.  Children under 3 are free. 8:30am -11:30am.  For more info www.wigwamaz.com.

Wigwam Holiday Lights in Litchfield Park Sunday December 18th.  Photos with Santa, hayride through Litchfield Park's city of lights, holiday music, kid's pastry chef workshop, holiday village tour and s'mores. For more info www.wigwamaz.com.

Christmas Day Family Dinner at the Wigwam Sunday December 25th. Red's Bar & Grill will be hosting a buffet from 11am-7pm.  The cost is $33 for adults, $17 for children ages 4 to 12, children under 4 are free.  Litchfield's will be offering a three course dinner from 3pm to 8pm.  The cost is $33 per person.  For more info www.wigwamaz.com.

Enjoy the Holiday Season!!

Out and About in Litchfield Park - Things To Do This Weekend 12/1/11

Welcome to the West Valley Home Team's Blog "Out and About in Litchfield Park," featuring things to do in Phoenix's West Valley, including Litchfield Park, Goodyear and the surrounding areas.  Don't miss this week's fun events like Home Plate for the Holidays at Goodyear Ballpark! 

Thursday December 1

Litchfield Park Library Celebrates Re-Opening.  After a month of renovations the Litchfield Park Branch Library is celebrating it's re-opening starting at 9:30am.  Updates to the library include a new customer service desk, new carpeting, shelves, Dewey-less arrangement, newly painted walls, more computers and new furniture including laptop-friendly armchairs, a children's table and a children's play box.  The formal event features remarks from County Supervisor Max Wilson (R-District 4) and Tina Norwalk, administrator of the Litchfield Park Library Association.  For more information visit the Litchfield Park Branch Library website.

Friday December 2

White Tank Branch Library Story Time.  Story time for toddlers and preschoolers from 10:15am to 11am.  For more information visit the White Tank Branch Library website.

Saturday December 3

Home Plate for the Holidays at Goodyear Ballpark.  Enjoy pancakes, sausage, egss and a beverage with Santa at 4pm.  In addition there will be arts and crafts vendor booths,and 40 tons of snow!  isten to local elementary school carolers or play on the inflatable activities.  Admission and parking is free.  Reservations for breakfast with Santa can be made by calling 623-882-3120 or visit the City of Goodyear website for more information.

Goodyear City Market at Goodyear Ballpark. Purchase local produce, homemade goods, and handmade arts and crafts.  Visit the City of Goodyear website for more info.

Buckeye 16th Annual Hometown Holiday Boutique & Winter Wonderland.  The event includes boutique shopping with arts and crafts vendors, vendors selling books, jewelry, candles, beauty products and clothing.  There will also be free bingo, a community yard sale, a petting zoo, a rock-climbing wall, live entertainment, Friends of the Buckeye Public Library book sale, Santa photos, Chihuahua races, snow, food, antiques and an auction. Located at Sixth Street Plaza from 9am to 4pm.  For more information visit the City of Buckeye website.

Story Time with Mrs. Claus at White Tank Branch Library.  Mrs. Claus will be in the library's Program Room for a special time of storytelling, magic and songs starting at 12:30pm.  For more information visit the White Tank Branch Library website.

Avondale Farmer's Market.  Come out for Avondale's inaugural farmer's market season. Every Saturday thru June at Friendship Park.  For more information visit www.arizonafarmersmarkets.com.

Venomous Creatures at White Tank Mountain Regional Park Nature Center.  See some of the venoumous creatures and creepy crawlies of the desert at 10am.  For more info visit www.maricopa.gov/parks

Sunday December 4

Wigwam Farmer's Market.  Held every Sunday on the Front Lawn of the Wigwam Resort.  Shop for local produce, handmade foods, and more.  For more information visit the Wigwam's website.

Upcoming Events:

24th Annual Christmas in the Park in Historic Old Litchfield December 10th.  Bring the entire family for a holiday fun packed day.  Litchfield Park is once again hosting Christmas in the Park with live entertainment, an art show with over 70 artists and craft vendors, snow and visits with Santa.  There will be a holiday parade starting at 10am with marching bands, drill teams, and floats.  The free event runs from 9am to 4pm and will be located at the Town Center.  The craft booths open at 9am.  Food will be available for purchase.  For more information visit the City of Litchfield Park website. 

Enjoy your weekend! 

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Want more information about loan modifications, foreclosure, strategic foreclosure, or short sales? Visit our website at www.WestValleyShortSales.com and take advantage of all of our free tools.

The West Valley Home Team at Welcome Home Realty specializes in helping distressed homeowners in Phoenix's West Valley, including Litchfield Park, Goodyear,Avondale, Buckeye and the surrounding areas. If you would like a free confidential consultation please call 623-252-9350.