New Sunday Market at Gainey Village

A healthy new open-air tradition has come to Scottsdale the first Sunday of every month from 9 am to 1 pm - Sunday Market at Gainey Village! Locally grown organic produce, gourmet specialty items, hand-crafted goods and live music delights the senses amidst the beautiful outdoor setting at the SHOPS gainey village.

The first Sunday Market at Gainey Village kicked off in April, 2010. Beginning in May, the Sunday Market at Gainey Village will occur on the first Sunday of the month.

In the tradition of an outdoor farmer's market, the new Sunday Market at Gainey Village will feature products such as:

• Fresh organic produce
• Fresh eggs
• Mediterranean specialties
• Crazy Cajun specialties
• Beef, sausages, pork
• Homemade tamales
• Salsas
• Gourmet popcorn
• Queen Creek Olive Mill
• Fresh artisan breads, cakes, pies, baked goods
• Pastas
• Local honey & homemade fudge
• BBQ sauces
• Salmon from Alaska
• Mustards, apple butters
• Organic chocolate truffles
• Gourmet doggy treats
• Organic handmade bath, body & beauty products
• French linens from Provence
• Unique gifts and more!

The SHOPS Gainey Village is located on the Southeast Corner of Scottsdale Road and Doubletree Ranch Road in Scottsdale, Arizona. For more information on merchants, restaurants, and hours of operation, visit www.theshopsgaineyvillage.com.

The Steve Nash Foundation and Moonbeams welcome Dr. Jill Stamm to the Sustainable Kids Series

On February 28, the Sustainable Kid series kicks off spring with Dr. Jill Stamm, co-founder of the New Directions Institute for Infant Brain Development and author of Bright From the Start: The Simple Science-backed Way to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind From Birth to Age 3. Dr. Stamm will present simple, practical ways to foster health and stimulate new minds.

With free food, prizes, a book signing, and incredible access to one of the world's leading voices on kids, this is an event not to be missed.

Where: Moonbeams, the Shops at Gainey Village, 8787 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ
When: Sunday, February 28, 2010, at 1 p.m.
RSVP: Karen Adelson, Moonbeams, 480.998.7878 or moonbeams@qwestoffice.net

Tiara Tea Party and Charity Fashion Show at Urban Kids

Urban Kidz, located at The SHOPS Gainey Village in Scottsdale, has been wardrobing kids 'tiny to tweens' in clothing they can live in for years.

Another long standing tradition Urban Kidz celebrates is giving back to our community.

On Sunday, February 21, 2010, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Urban Kidz will host Tiara Tea Party & Charity Fashion Show, benefitting the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Arizona Chapter.

Children's Charity Fashion Show (sponsored by Urban Kidz):

• Meet Miss Arizona America 2009 Savannah Troupe
• Special Guest "Barbie" and her car
• Entertainment by singers and dancers
• Crowning of "Miss Tiara Tea Party"
• Lots of fun crafts to make
• Activities and games for everyone
• Gift bags, drawings and prizes
  

Children Participating as Models in the Fashion Show Support a Great Cause
You can make a difference while you are having fun modeling in a fashion show! Your $25 tax-deductable entry fee will be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation to enrich the lives of children with life threatening medical conditions.

Please fill out Model Entry Form, available at: www.teenscaringforacause.com
and Mail to:
Teens Caring For a Cause
11445 East Via Linda, Suite 2-626
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
For information, email: mrssouthwest@yahoo.com

Event Location & Information:
Sunday, February 21, 2010
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Urban Kidz, located at The SHOPS Gainey Village
8787 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 220, Scottsdale, AZ 85253

A Big 'Thank You' to The SHOPS Gainey Village From St. Mary's Food Bank

“Thank you to The Shops Gainey Village for participating in the Food Bank’s “Buy a Bird, Feed a Family” program. The monies generated will allow us to provide 12,400 meals to those in need in the weeks ahead.

Wishing you and your co-workers the best in the coming year!”

--St. Mary’s Food Bank, Community Relations Dept.

Our Gift to You: Over $150 Savings at the SHOPS!

Enjoy over $150 in holiday savings at the SHOPS Gainey Village, now through the end of January 2010.

Click here to download printable coupons to some of the most unique stores in Scottsdale, all at one convenient location - the SHOPS Gainey Village.

Enjoy savings from Anastasia's Bath. Body. Boudoir, Andreis Rug Gallery, Bella Dimora, Carine's Boutique, Diva, Kiss Me Kate, Kreiss, Mariee Bridal, Michka Unique Trends, Moonbeams, Oak Creek, Oliver Smith Jeweler, Paris Paris, Ritzy Rags and Shoes, Rolf's Salon, Urban Kidz and Village Wine Cellar.

A one-time ranch, The SHOPS Gainey Village is the Valley’s merriest holiday spot for sought-after specialty boutiques and dining destinations, with fresh new additions such as Andreis Rug Gallery, Biada’s Fine Clothing and Collections, Moonbeams Sleep Shop and Ritzy Rags and Shoes. All set amidst festive decorations, oasis-like landscaping, sculpture and fountains. For merchant directory, visit www.theSHOPSgaineyvillage.com.

FREE Holiday Gift Wrapping this December at the SHOPS!

The SHOPS Gainey Village will be hosting FREE holiday gift wrapping again this year! Look for the gift wrapping tent in the SHOPS Gainey Village parking lot, on the Southwest corner of Scottsdale and Doubletree Ranch Roads in historic Gainey Ranch, Scottsdale (8787 N. Scottsdale Rd).

WHEN: December 19, 21, 22, 23 from Noon to 5 p.m.; and on Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) from 10 to 5 p.m.

The SHOPS Gainey Village have partnered with Canine Companions for Independence®, a national non-profit which transforms the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly-trained assistance dogs free of charge. Donations are welcome. To learn more, www.cci.org.