Events

Author-illustrator Brooke Bessesen leads a hike and visual scavenger hunt for children eight years and up (with an adult companion) to introduce kids to a whole new world -- the great outdoors. Bessesen is a naturalist, certified veterinary technician, and wildlife rescue volunteer. Zachary Z. Packrat and His Amazing Collections is her second of three children's books published by Arizona Highways. COST: $35 for one child and one adult. $7 for each additional child or adult. Admission includes one copy of Zachary Z. Packrat and a supply of water. This simple hike will be on the Lost Dog Wash Trail Head in the McDowell Mountains, approximately 4 hours and 4 miles. Registration and pre-payment required at 480-730-0205.  

Dzanc Day is sponsored by Dzanc Press to generate income to allow the press to award the annual Dzanc Prize and to run Dzanc Writer-in-Residence Programs in schools across the country. Today we’ll discuss the craft of writing short stories and novels, the writing life, and the business of writing. Workshop facilitator Jennifer Spiegel, author of the forthcoming The Freak Chronicles, leads exercises, and Bhira Backhaus, author of Under the Lemon Trees, reads from her novel and discusses the publishing process. COST: $50. Registration and pre-payment at 480.730.0205. More info: www.dzancbooks.org.

Tarot reader James R. Betz offers advice on life, relationships, and career choices. COST: $20 for 15 minutes. Registration and pre-payment at 480.730.0205. More info: 602.840.2222.