WEEKEND: 6 stories to watch in Arizona
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Posted: 11/10/2012
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 10, and Sunday, November 11.
SATURDAY 11/10
VETERANS TRIBUTE RIDE
More than 700 motorcycle enthusiasts are expected to take part in the Veterans Tribute Ride & Family Festival. The Veterans Day Weekend event will benefit the USO Arizona and Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Society. 10am-2pm, Sanderson Ford, Glendale, followed by ride to Wesley Bolin Plaza, Phoenix.
NASCAR AT PIR
NASCAR will run the Great Clips 200 Nationwide Series race, if the weather cooperates. 2pm, Phoenix International Raceway, Avondale.
ASU FOOTBALL AT USC
The Arizona State University Sun Devils travel to play the University of Southern California. 1pm, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
SUNDAY 11/11
FOOD BOXES TO SOLDIER FAMILIES
St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance will be distributing 2,200 holiday food boxes to needy families of Arizona's wounded, deployed, and active soldiers. 12pm-4pm, 52nd Street Armory, Phoenix.
AVONDALE VETERANS DAY SERVICE
The City of Avondale will host an event on Veterans Day to honor all branches of the armed veterans. The program will include American Legion Riders and patriotic music. 4pm, Avondale Civic Center.
NASCAR AT PIR
Governor Jan Brewer will wave the starting flag at the AdvoCare 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. 1pm, Phoenix International Raceway, Avondale.
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