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Adios, summer. Hello, free fall.
This season forget the insulting prices and take advantage of the complimentary offerings. From community fitness classes to writing workshops and happy hour with business-minded creatives, here are our top picks for free events this week.
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Stop by Westgate Entertainment District every Tuesday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., September 23 through October 28, for free fitness classes led by lifestyle and fitness coach Nina Carr. These all-levels courses will feature kickboxing, pilates, yoga, core-strengthening, intervals, and dance. Refreshments and music will be provided. Guests should bring their own mats. For details, visit www.westgateaz.com/fitness.
Writing Workshop – Five Plots a Day: Turning Newspaper Articles into Novels
At 6 p.m. on Tuesday, September 23, Glendale Foothills Library will host a free class led by best-selling mystery author Betty Webb that teaches aspiring authors how to look for story content in everyday newspaper clippings. Seating is limited. Guests can register by visiting the events online or calling 623-930-3844.
On Wednesday, September 24, downtown co-working space CO+HOOTS is inviting creative business types and bowling enthusiasts alike to join them at Let It Roll Bowl for an evening of striking down pins and striking up conversation. Happy hour starts at 6 p.m. with complimentary refreshments and bowling runs from 7 to 10 p.m. For details and to RSVP visit the event on Facebook.
