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A18 March 2022 • Community • www.lwca.com St. Patrick’s Day Fun in the Valley! Shamrocks, leprechauns, corned beef and cabbage — these are just a few of our favorite things about St. Patrick’s Day. For some, it is wearing your special green shirt or knowing March Madness has just kicked off. For others, it’s spending time with friends with a green pint of beer or watching a parade. There are so many great ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day throughout the Valley and enjoy Irish culture through music, food and fun. Grab your friends and family and have yourself a grand adventure! 1. St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Faire: This Phoenix St. Patrick’s Day celebration is a can’t-miss event! Things kick off with a parade featuring Irish dancers and all varieties of floats. After that, come enjoy bagpipers, food, drinks, Irish crafts, and many more. Get all the details at www.stpatricksdayphoenix.org. 2. St Patrick’s Day Farm to Fork at Queen Creek Botanical Gardens: This dining adventure will showcase the fresh bounty of our gardens, highlighting the finest seasonal ingredients! Come taste our five-course tour exquisitely balanced with the perfectly paired taste of wine or mocktail. Seating limited. For additional information, please visit www.dineatqc- gardens.org . 3. St. Patrick’s Day at Hackett House: Tempe’s historic Hackett House is opening its doors to visitors for its all-things-Irish celebration. Enjoy lively Irish music, traditional Irish cuisine and beer and wine at this Tempe Sister Cities St. Patrick’s Day event. Register to participate at the SisterCities website. The cost is $15 per person or $25 for two people. Learn more by visiting www.sister-cities.org/events. 3. Irish Cultural Center: Visit the Irish Cultural Center in Phoenix. The center provides a cultural learning experience that links locals to the people of Ireland and Celtic cultures. The ICC also houses the McClelland Library – a three-story building containing over 8,000 books from Irish authors and poets. The library’s Book of Kells exhibit aims to increase study and access to the famous book housed at Trinity College in Dublin. Check it out at www.azirish.org . 4. Seamus McCaffrey’s St. Paddy’s Day Street Fair: There will be dancing in the streets in downtown Phoenix for Seamus McCaffrey’s 24th Annual St. Paddy’s Day Street Fair. Enjoy bagpipers, food and more under the tent at this popular Irish pub and restaurant from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. Menu items will include traditional Irish dishes such as corned beef & cabbage and Irish stew. Burgers and, of course, beer are also part of the festivities. Go to www.seamusmccaffreys.com for more information. Regardless of how you celebrate, it is always better with family and friends. After all, a good friend is like a four- leaf clover, hard to find and lucky to have. So, invite them to join in the festivities. Together, you might be lucky enough to find that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! Share the Luck of the Irish On St. Patrick’s Day, celebrate your Irish pride — regardless of whether you are Irish! Grab your favorite lads and lassies and spread goodwill to all. Here are a few ways to share the luck of the Irish! Have an Irish Feast: Cook up with some traditional meals like corned beef and cabbage, Irish stew with lamb, carrots and potatoes, or shepherd’s pie with ground lamb and vegetables. Don’t forget the soda bread on the side! You can easily find the recipes online at sites like www. delish.com or www.allrecipes.com . Invite friends and family to join you for the feast and make it a potluck. After dinner, relax and unwind with a Guinness Irish beer or an Irish coffee – adding a splash of Irish whiskey or Irish cream to your brew. Share Tales: The beautiful Irish land is full of many legends, most surrounding the idea of luck and treasure. Gather family and share some tales. The most popular one about St. Patrick’s Day is about the little mischiefs known as the leprechauns that many swear are real. There are even plenty of “leprechaun hunting tours” around the country. But real or mystical, they are known to be wild and untamable with red hair and green suits. Legend has it that if you find one and stare it down, the leprechaun will be trapped, and you can take the treasures hidden in his cauldron. But be swift, if you look away for a second, he will disappear. Pass out Lucky Shamrocks: Besides leprechauns, the shamrock is one of the biggest images seen during St. Patrick’s Day. The rare four-leaf clover or shamrock is considered a Celtic charm representing faith, hope, love and luck. People also believe they ward off evil spirits and bad luck. Find shamrocks at local discount stores or make shamrocks with a crafting supply of your choice. Then give them out to friends, neighbors or anyone you pass by to wish them luck for the Irish holiday. Host a Green Party: It’s like a regular party with one requirement: guests must wear green. During St. Patrick’s Day green is iconic because it represents Ireland’s lush green landscape, referred to as the Emerald Isle. Take the theme as far as you want: add green decorations to your tables, make desserts with green food coloring, put out a tray of only green vegetables. Let your imagination run wild! St. Patrick’s Day is all about joy. However, you choose to celebrate, share the spirit of the Irish with family and friends. May the luck of the Irish be with you! KEEP YOUR TEETH FOR YOUR LIFETIME. Bradley D. Scott, DDS 5151 E. Broadway, Suite 101 (SW Corner of Higley & Broadway) 480-924-3446 www.scottdentistryaz.com State-of-theArt Office Over 25 Years Experience Friendly, Caring Staff All Dental Services Provided Emergencies Welcome l l l $75 OFF Crown or Root Canal FREE X-RAY & CONSULTATION Call For Details / Appointment Some things you’ll want to hold onto forever. 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