Free Bowling Night for Rancho Families To-Be
5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3
Let It Roll Bowl
8925 N. 12th St.
    Hosted by the Missouri Campus of Rancho Solano Private Schools. The event, geared toward current families and those interested in enrolling at the school, is designed to be a fun, less-structured way to get to know the Rancho community. The 58-year-old non-sectarian, co-ed private school located at 240 W. Missouri Ave. offers a preschool through eighth-grade program. Space is limited; RSVP to Carey Jones at careyejones@gmail.com.

Bellydance Fundraiser
1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4
Encore Dance Center
709 E. Palo Verde St.
480-233-0022
http://shes-got-hips.com/FreshStart_ Benefit.html.
    Enjoy a “Fun with Bellydance” class for women and girls of all ages. No dance experience necessary. Suggested donation of  $5 goes to support Fresh Start Women’s Foundation programs.

Mabel Leo Book Signing
4-6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10
Grinders Coffee Co.
17 E. Dunlap Ave., #104
602-258-6202
    Learn about Jack Durant, founder of Durant’s Restaurant and reputed friend of gangsters and politicians alike, as his unofficial biographer, Mabel Leo, discusses and signs some of the works in her Jack Durant Series. Attendance is free.

Phoenix Union Foundation For Education Gala
6-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10
Renaissance Phoenix Downtown
50 E. Adams St.
602-448-3926
www.foundation4education.org
    The event includes dinner, silent auction and entertainment by Phoenix Union students. A Friend of Phoenix Union, and a distinguished alumnus also will be honored. Proceeds benefit college scholarships for Phoenix Union graduates. Tickets start at $150 per person. Last year, $128,000 in scholarships was awarded to 71 seniors.

Hospice Volunteer Training
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturdays, Feb. 11-March 3
Hospice of the Valley
1510 E. Flower St.
602-636-6336
    Volunteers provide respite for caregivers, read and visit with patients, run errands and offer emotional support. Most hospice care is provided in patients’ homes. Volunteers must attend all orientation sessions. Registration is required.

Dennis Rowland and Motown Magic
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11
Tempe Center for the Arts
700 W. Rio Salado Parkway
480-350-2822
    Proceeds benefit Beth El Congregation in support of its community and educational events and programs. This show emulates the style and sound of the Motown era with many other influences combined. The music is fun for all ages. All seats are $35 plus fees and can be purchased by phoning the box office or logging on to www.tempe.gov/tca.

Phoenix Writers Club
Luncheon
12-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18
Bluewater Grill
1720 E. Camelback Road
    Motivational speaker and author Vickie Mullins will speak. Luncheon cost is $15 for members and $20 for guests. Reservations must be made by Feb. 16. E-mail neeliepubl@aol.com with Phoenix Writers Club in the subject line. Members and the public are welcome.

‘Geronimo and  Chiricahua Apache Culture’
2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19
Monte Vista Room,
Heard Museum
2301 N. Central Ave.
www.heard.org
    Author and researcher Robert Utley will discuss Geronimo’s Chiricahua Apache culture and how well he adhered to it. Prominent features of the culture as specially related to Geronimo will be the distinction between war and raid; his relationship with Usen, the Chiricahua deity and creator; the concept of personal power; and his relationship to ceremonies, rituals and traditions. Free and open to the public.

Arizona Sunrays Classic Rock Invitational
Feb. 17-19
Phoenix Convention Center
100 N. 3rd St.
602-992-5790
www.classicrockinvitational.com
    See live competition including women’s gymnastics, boys, men’s collegiate and tumbling and trampoline sessions with more than 1,400 gymnasts from across the country. Admission is $20 for adults for a day pass, children, seniors & military pay $15. Discount weekend passes available.

AAUW hosts Humpfrey
6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21
Beatitudes Luther Life Center
1616 W. Glendale Avenue
602-510-1544
    The American Association of University Women hosts Chevy Humpfrey, president and CEO of the Arizona Science Center, who will present information on the center. Visitors are welcome. Dinner ($13) will be served at 5:30 p.m. RSVP for the dinner. The free program begins at 6:30. Enter the Beatitudes at the gate by the flagpole.

3rd Annual Brighter Tomorrow Luncheon
11:45 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N. Central Ave.
602-567-8327
www.jfcsaz.org/luncheon2012
    Presented by Jewish Family & Children’s Service. Keynote speaker is Sarah Buel, faculty director of the Diane Halle Center for Family Justice, who NBC has called one the five most inspiring women in America. Tickets are $60.

Sunnyslope Historical Society Annual Meeting
10 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25
Sunnyslope History Museum
737 E. Hatcher Road
    There will be an election for the board of directors, followed by guest speaker Frank Melluzzo, a prominent Sunnyslope businessman and miner who located more than 20 gold mining claims and acquired many parcels of property. Melluzzo and his family donated the property where the museum is now located. Admission is free.

Teaming Up for Kids Luncheon
11:45 a.m. Thursday, March 1
Arizona Biltmore Resort
2400 E. Missouri Ave.
602-288-4575
    Florence Crittenton hosts this 10th-annual event featuring famed Arizona Diamondback Luis Gonzalez as keynote speaker and honoring noted author and award-winning neurosurgeon Dr. Robert Spetzler. A silent auction opens at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $275 each. To purchase tickets and/or tables, visit www.flocrit.org.

5K Memorial Run/Walk
9 a.m. Saturday, March 3
North High School
1101 E. Thomas Road
    The inaugural run is in honor of baseball and football coach Jeff Pankenier, who passed away in September. Check-in is at 8 a.m. The walk commences at 9:10 a.m. Entry fees are $20 for adults, and $10 for students. Proceeds will provide a scholarship fund for senior athletes from North High School. Register on-line at www.northhs.com/north.