Description

The Glass Pumpkin Patch will celebrate the spirit of Halloween while raising proceeds for the Holland Community Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to enhancing arts, education and community in the Desert Foothills region. Beloved for their whimsical beauty and intricate designs, the glass pumpkins showcase Gregory Tomb’s unique artistry.

The Desert Foothills Book Festival was inspired by a group of local authors seeking to personally connect with book lovers and promote an appreciation of reading and the literary arts. Featuring authors from the greater Phoenix, Scottsdale, Cave Creek and Carefree areas who represent a diverse array of genres – including fiction, non-fiction, children’s, romance, young adult, historical, memoirs and more – the Festival invites both kids and adults alike to engage with the authors, learn about their creative process and purchase signed books. There will also be a fun raffle for free door prizes and a paid raffle for baskets of prizes worth at least $100. Proceeds from the event will support the Holland Community Center’s program, “Creative Kids: Tell Me a Story,” which engages children in the literary arts by teaching them how to write and draw a picture book from start to finished product.