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Day: October 19, 2012

This weekend: AZ Taco Fest in Scottsdale

One last reminder for this weekend: The Arizona Taco Festival runs 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Salt River Fields in north Scottsdale. Tickets are $12 for general admission and $100 for VIP. Once inside, you’ll have to shell

Closed: Vine Expressions in Gilbert

Looks like the on-again, off-again status of Vine Expressions is off again. According to a sign posted on the door, the Gilbert wine bar is closed. It’s not the first closure for Vine Expressions, which is located in the Gilbert

Saturday: Fall wine festival at D’Vine

Northern California’s Spring Mountain wines will be feaured at the Fall Wine Festival at D’Vine Chandler on Saturday. From noon-3 p.m., enjoy 20 high-end wines for just $30. The Spring Mountain District is located on the eastern slopes of the Mayacamas

Monday: Chef Off 4 at DownUnder Wines

Chef Off 4, a series of culinary competitions between East Valley chefs, continues at 6:30 p.m. Monday at DownUnder Wines in Gilbert. DU chef Jared Lupin, winner of last month’s Chef Off 3, battles mystery chef Sean Donwen. As in

Saturday: Dogtoberfest at Pittsburgh Willy’s

From 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Pittsburgh Willy’s in Chandler will host Dogtoberfest. Two local animal rescue groups will take part, as well as a mobile pet groomer who will be doing free nail and hair trims (full-service grooming not available). Also,

Saturday: Yard sale & free BBQ in Tempe

Chapman Chevrolet in Tempe is hosting a charity yard sale and free BBQ community event from 11 a.m.- 3p.m. Saturday. All proceeds will go to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. The items for sale have been donated from Chapman employees and