There's a little something for everyone coming up on the events calendar this week. From a brain injury seminar to storytime with Mrs. Claus, here are some solid options to help you get off the couch and out into the world.
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Brain Injury Alliance: 'A New Brain Emerges after Brain Injury'
The Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona is hosting the seminar "A New Brain Emerges after a Brain Injury" at the Ability 360 Center. Brain injury, regardless of severity, dismantles the delicate circuits that perform the functions we come to expect from our brain. As the brain repairs itself, some impairments heal while others emerge.
This presentation will discuss analogies to help the audience appreciate these elegant reparative and regenerative functions, while showing some scientific evidence for these processes. Note that the first of two sessions, which are free but require registration, has sold out.
When: Friday, Dec. 7, 11 a.m.-noon.
Where: Ability 360 Center, 5025 E. Washington St.
Admission: Free
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Autism and General Education training
Arizona TASH is hosting Autism and General Education training as part of the Arizona Wins initiative on Friday. The discussions will include the connection between autism and anxiety and what that means for the classroom; supporting sensory needs; creating and using visual schedules and social stories; and accommodating and modifying general education curriculum.
Attendees are required to bring a laptop or tablet.
When: Friday, Dec. 7, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Where: Ability 360, 5025 E. Washington St.
Admission: $60 (student or self-advocate); $80 (family member); $110 (general admission). More ticket options available.
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Storytime with Mrs. Claus at The Farm
Here's a chance to get into the Christmas spirit and enjoy a meal with Mrs. Claus. Join Santa's wife for classic holiday stories and make sure to stay after to take a photo with her. Before Mrs. Claus arrives, attendees can participate in a family dance party and the Farm Kitchen will be open for dinner.
When: Friday, Dec. 7, 6-8 p.m.
Where: The Farm at South Mountain, 6106 S. 32nd St.
Admission: $4 (children); $5 (adults)
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Girls EmPoweredUp Conference
The first Girls EmPoweredUp Conference and Scholarship Campaign will be held on Saturday at Biltmore on the Lake. The high-energy event for girls features music, speakers with relevant messages, musical guests, interactive workshops, dance and much more.
When: Saturday, Dec. 8, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: Biltmore on the Lake, 11050 N. Biltmore Drive
Admission: $15.78 (early bird); $19.75 (general admission). More ticket options available.
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Grapes on the Grotto
Wine lovers will want to attend the Grapes on the Grotto festival this weekend at the Arizona Center. There will be 16 Arizona wineries plus more than 40 craft, arts and specialty vendors and restaurants on-site. The event will feature live entertainment each day.
When: Saturday, Dec. 8, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 9, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Arizona Center, 455 N. Third St.
Admission: $15-23. Many ticket options available.
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