Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
On Sunday, Oct. 10, family and friends will gather in Downtown Phoenix for the 18th Annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Participants, primped in pink, will run, walk and cheer for all those who are forging the fight or have beaten the battle. The organization hopes to raise more than $2 million for future breast cancer treatment and education. www.komenphoenix.kintera.org.
Uncorked & Unplugged
Align your Sunday shopping with Uncorked & Unplugged at Desert Ridge Marketplace on Oct. 17. Benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Scottsdale, the casual culinary get-together is celebrating the best in gourmet foods (from Blue Martini to Wally’s America Pub ‘n Grill), fine wine and spirits, and live entertainment. www.uncorkedandunplugged.org.
Crave AZ 2010
Foodies prep your taste buds for the 3rd annual Crave AZ cookout. Sponsored by the Savory Scottsdale Group and overlooking Scottsdale’s picturesque waterfront, 20 restaurants (and their culinary teams) have joined in to celebrate the Valley’s diverse flavors in a three-day (Oct 22-24) outdoor culinary extravaganza. For tickets, visit www.cravearizona.com.