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!
Friday, 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 14th
Kiwanis/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!!
 Cinda Rose - Realtor The West Valley Home Team Ph: 623-252-9350 cinda@wvhometeam.com thewestvalleyhometeam.com        |
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