Weekend: 9 stories to watch in Arizona
Photographer: ABC15
Copyright 2011 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Posted: 11/18/2011
So you can stay ahead of the news, here's a quick look at some of the stories ABC15 will be keeping an eye on Saturday, November 19, and Sunday, November 20.
SATURDAY 11/19
NATIONAL ADOPTION DAY
Maricopa County Superior Court is expecting to have the largest National Adoption Day event in the United States, with 343 kids scheduled to be adopted. 9am-2:30pm, Durango Juvenile Court, Phoenix.
FAMILY CIRCUS FUNERAL
Funeral services will be held for cartoonist Bil Keane, creator of the Family Circus cartoon. 1pm, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Scottsdale.
FEMA RESCUE DOG TRAINING
Canines with search specialist handlers from across the country will be put through a FEMA disaster preparedness certification test. Once certified, the dog and handler are able to deploy to local, national, or international disasters. 5:30am-3:30pm Saturday and Sunday, Phoenix Fire Special Operations.
ASU VS UofA
The Arizona State University Sun Devils host the Arizona Wildcats in the annual “Territorial Cup” rivalry game. 7:30pm, Sun Devil Stadium, Tempe.
USA WOMEN SOCCER
The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team will play Sweden in preparation for 2012 Olympic Qualifying. 7pm, University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale.
TALL TREE LIGHTING
Outlets at Anthem will light the nation’s tallest Christmas tree, with special guests including Grammy-winning recording artist Michelle Branch. The 110-foot white fir is decorated with more than 18,000 LED lights, ornaments, and bows. 6:30pm, Outlets at Anthem.
SUNDAY 11/20
TEMPE IRONMAN
More than 2,500 athletes will compete in the Ford Ironman Arizona. Events include swimming, running, and biking around scenic areas of Tempe, including Tempe Town Lake, finishing in Papago Park.
LIGHT UP A LIFE
Hospice of the Valley’s “Light Up a Life” remembrance will commemorate loved ones who have died. The event will feature the Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix. 6pm, Steele Indian School Park, Phoenix.
CARDINALS AT 49ERS
The Arizona Cardinals, winners of two in a row, travel to San Francisco to play the 49ers. 2:05pm, Candlestick Park, San Francisco.
Copyright 2011 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
PRINT
RIGHT NOW on ABC15.com
-
Fire causes evacuations at Saguaro Lake
Nearly 40 people had to be evacuated from a campsite alongside Saguaro Lake after a fire broke out Sunday night.
-
Tempe Improv owner reported missing
"I think he is delusional and may think the boogeyman is after him." said a private investigator.
-
Thieves steal urn from grieving mother
A mother whose son died in a car accident is hoping police can find the person who stole his ashes.
-
MCSO: Man drowns at Lake Pleasant
Authorities say a 30-year-old man drowned Sunday afternoon while swimming at Lake Pleasant.
-
Mesa man defies 67-million-to-one odds
His life changed when he stepped onto the tee box on hole number three at Longbow Golf Club in Mesa.
-
Wastewater from MX flowing in to AZ?
Arizona is suing Mexico alleging that industrial waste is flowing in to domestic sewage, resulting in illegal levels of cadmium, cyanide and ammonia nitrogen entering Arizona.
-
D-backs take series against Brewers
The D-Backs rallied to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 on Sunday and win a series at home for the first time since a season-opening, three-game sweep of San Francisco.
-
FORECAST: Your Memorial Day forecast
Get ready for some more hot temperatures.
-
5 yummy burgers for your holiday cookout
Try one of these five burger recipes for your get-together and have everyone looking forward to the next cookout.
-
Music: What's stuck in YOUR head?
Music that gets stuck in your head can be annoying, but it also serves a multitude of other purposes that benefit you.
