Citrus Zestival - January 23

Celebrate Sahuaro Ranch’s historic grapefruit and orange trees and all things citrus! Enjoy citrus-themed entertainment, cooking demonstrations, baking contest, and special citrus activities, plus pick some citrus to take home. It happens Saturday, January 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Sahuaro Ranch Park Historic Area, 9802 N. 59th Ave. As part of the city's year-long Centennial celebration, the event will feature a debut of the Centennial Cookbook called A "Taste of Glendale - 100 years in the Making," which will include more than a dozen recipes from Glendale's people and history.  Enjoy a community breakfast from 9-11:30 a.m. presented by the Glendale Civic Pride Ambassadors. $5 adults; $3 children. Get your day started with a delicious breakfast.

Enter the Citrus Zestival Bake-Off Contest!

Enter your home made citrus baked good in the Zestival Bake-Off. A panel of local guest judges will evaluate the entries, with the first, second and third place winners receiving a Citrus Zestival ribbon and recognition at the event and through the Sahuaro Ranch Web site. Entry is free, but you must register no later than January 20, 2010. Visit www.GlendaleAZ.com/ParksAndRecreation/SpecialEvents.cfm to register and for more details.

FREE ADMISSION! Refreshments will be available for purchase. For more information, call
623-930-4200.