Events: Arizona - Phoenix - Scottsdale

Everyone knows it’s the thought that counts when giving and receiving gifts…and why not put a little extra thought into this year’s holiday shopping by also giving back to charity with every present you purchase!

Shoppers can do exactly that at the annual Unleashed Holiday Bazaar and Tree Lighting at the Omni Montelucia on Tuesday, Dec. 3 from 5 to 8 p.m.

Thirty percent of sales from the event, which happens to take place on Giving Tuesday, will benefit the Arizona Animal Welfare League – the state’s oldest and largest no-kill shelter.

Dozens of vendors will be selling locally made clothing, purses and accessories, locally sourced and manufactured foodie-friendly gifts and a handful of doggie boutiques for everything you need to spoil your pooch. Adoptable dogs will also be at the event, if you want to give the ultimate gift to a homeless pet this year!

WHO: Arizona Animal Welfare League

WHAT: Unleashed Holiday Bazaar

WHEN: Tues., Dec. 3, 5 to 8 p.m.

WHERE: Omni at the Montelucia, 4949 E. Lincoln Dr. in Scottsdale

WHY: To support the largest and oldest no-kill animal shelter

TICKETS: General registration: $39 per person, $59 for two

REGISTER: aawl.org/unleashed

In addition to the bazaar wares, you’ll find:

• Pictures with Santa
• Santa’s workshop
• Carolers
• Roasted marshmallow stations
• Hot cocoa with cookies
• A live auction
• “Tipsy Tails” wine pull
• Omni’s annual tree lighting ceremony