WEEKEND: 8 stories to watch in Arizona
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Posted: 11/02/2012
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 3, through Monday, November 5.
SATURDAY 11/3
FALLEN OFFICER WALK
Friends and family of fallen Glendale Police Officer Brad Jones will hold a walk honoring his memory. The event benefits the 100 Club of Arizona and Joy Christian Schools. 8am, 75th Avenue & Glendale to Murphy Park, Glendale.
CHRISTINA-TAYLOR GREEN FOUNDATION GALA
The Birdies and Butterflies Gala will benefit the Christina-Taylor Green Memorial Foundation and the Tucson Conquistadores. Congressman Ron Barber, also a Tucson shooting victim, will be among those attending, along with former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda and other sports celebrities. 6pm, J.W. Marriott Starr Pass Resort, Tucson.
ASU AT OREGON STATE
The Arizona State Sun Devils travel to take on the Oregon State Beavers. 7:30pm PDT, Reser Stadium, Corvalis, Oregon.
SUNDAY 11/4
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
Daylight Saving Time ends for most of the United States. Arizona is on Mountain Standard Time year-round and does not change.
WALK FOR PEACE
The Center for Humane Living will host the 5K Walk for Peace, an event aimed at preventing bullying and harassment. 8am, Eldorado Park, Scottsdale.
CARDINALS AT PACKERS
The Arizona Cardinals travel to play the Green Bay Packers. 1pm CST, Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin.
MONDAY 11/5
OFFICER APPEAL HEARING
The City of Peoria Personnel Board will hold an appeal hearing for Officer Patrick Shearer. He was demoted after the police department became aware of a photo he posted on his personal Facebook page that was also investigated by the Secret Service. 5:30pm, Peoria City Council Chambers.
DBACKS NEW BROADCAST TEAM
The Arizona Diamondbacks will formally introduce their new broadcast team, play-by-play announcer Steve Berthiaume and analyst Bob Brenly. 2pm, Chase Field, Phoenix.
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