Desert Foothills Woman’s Club is proud to offer scholarships for graduating high school senior women with economic and family challenges that may prevent them from continuing their education. Apply prior to March 30. Applications and requirements are available through local high school counseling offices. For questions, call 480-575-8407. Mail applications to DFWC, PO Box 958,...

Rotary Club of Anthem is accepting scholarship applications through April 6 for Anthem high school seniors attending Boulder Creek, Sandra Day O’Connor and Anthem Prep. Four $1,000 scholarships and two $500 scholarships will be awarded. Applications and requirements can be found online. anthemrotary.org

Scottsdale Artists’ School is a world-class institution offering classes and workshops in oils, watercolor, acrylics, sculpture and many more art forms for everyone from absolute beginners to seasoned artists. Their ongoing schedule is full of opportunities to pick up a brush or a modeling tool and hone your craft. Scottsdale Artists’ School, 3720 N. Marshall...

The Gallery at el Pedregal will hold its St Patrick’s Day art exhibition and sale featuring life casting demonstration by Gullwing and fused glass by Kathy Nelson. Music will be provided by Rock the District, and there will be plenty of food and refreshments. Free. 34505 N. Scottsdale Rd., second floor, Carefree. 1–4 p.m. 480-575-6624

The Arizona Renaissance Festival runs every Saturday and Sunday through April 1. Cheer for brave knights! Roam the 30-acre festival village filled with whimsical castles, cottages, pubs and 13 stages of nonstop performances of music, mermaids, merriment, dance, acrobatics and comedy. Save$2 each on advance tickets, available online or at Fry’s Food stores statewide: Adults...

If you are drawn to art, check out Celebration of Fine Art through March 25. More than 100 artists will set up working studios from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily in the big white tents southwest of Hayden Road and Loop 101. celebrateart.com

Carefree Councilman Mike Farrar has found a unique way of highlighting the food, art and fun of Carefree and Cave Creek! The Foothills Trolley now runs every 30 minutes each weekend through April. Cave Creek stops include Big Earl’s Greasy Eats, Buffalo Chip Saloon, Frontier Town, Grotto/Red Truck, The Horny Toad, Las Tiendas, Local Jonny’s,...

Sunday A’Fair features free outdoor concerts by the Valley’s top musicians, an arts-and-crafts market and fun activities for children and families. Free concerts run from noon to 4 p.m. most Sundays through April 8 on the Civic Center Mall, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale. scottsdaleperformingarts.org

There’s something for everyone Saturdays in Downtown Scottsdale! See Arizona’s Singing Cowboy serenade the crowd in Old Town or catch a free carriage ride. Watch Hollywood Stuntman Hall of Famer Johnny Hot Shot in action and experience blacksmithing demonstrations. Music, food, art and more throughout the Arts and 5th Avenue Districts, too! Free. Downtown Scottsdale. Saturdays, 1 to 4 p.m. scottsdaleaz.gov

San Francisco-based ODC/Dance brings its groundbreaking technique and approach to movement to the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Now in its 47th season, ODC/Dance’s 10 dancers perform for more than 50,000 people a year and, all told, have played for more than one million people in 32 states and 11 countries. $29–$59; free for...