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SUMMARY:The Gathering Place Market Sunday December 20 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Gathering Place Market\nAbout the Market: The Gathering Place Outdoor Market is a vibrant new market in South Phoenix featuring local vendors offering everything from garage-sale finds and handcrafted goods to wellness products\, fresh food\, and community resources. Come shop\, connect\, and support your neighbors every Saturday & Sunday! \nWhen: Every Saturday & Sunday\nTime: 5:30 AM – 4:00 PM\nLocation: 4624 S. 24th St\, Phoenx\, AZ 85040 \nWhat You’ll Find:\n\n🛍️ Local vendors & handcrafted goods\n🥗 Fresh food & wellness products\n🏷️ Garage-sale finds & bargains\n🤝 Community resources & connections\n👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly atmosphere\n\nBecome a Vendor\nInterested in becoming a vendor? Contact Father Matters to reserve your booth space! \n📞 Phone: 602-774-3298\n📧 Email: info@fathermatters.org\n🌐 fathermatters.org \nUpcoming Market Dates\nThe Gathering Place Market runs every Saturday and Sunday. Check our Events Calendar for specific dates and any schedule changes. \nDOWNLOAD PDF
URL:https://fathermatters.org/calendar/the-gathering-place-market-sunday-december-20-2026/
LOCATION:4624 S 24th St\, Phoenix\, AZ 85040 (Southwest Corner of 24th St & Broadway) PARKING LOT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261226T053000
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SUMMARY:The Gathering Place Market Saturday December 26 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Gathering Place Market\nAbout the Market: The Gathering Place Outdoor Market is a vibrant new market in South Phoenix featuring local vendors offering everything from garage-sale finds and handcrafted goods to wellness products\, fresh food\, and community resources. Come shop\, connect\, and support your neighbors every Saturday & Sunday! \nWhen: Every Saturday & Sunday\nTime: 5:30 AM – 4:00 PM\nLocation: 4624 S. 24th St\, Phoenx\, AZ 85040 \nWhat You’ll Find:\n\n🛍️ Local vendors & handcrafted goods\n🥗 Fresh food & wellness products\n🏷️ Garage-sale finds & bargains\n🤝 Community resources & connections\n👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly atmosphere\n\nBecome a Vendor\nInterested in becoming a vendor? Contact Father Matters to reserve your booth space! \n📞 Phone: 602-774-3298\n📧 Email: info@fathermatters.org\n🌐 fathermatters.org \nUpcoming Market Dates\nThe Gathering Place Market runs every Saturday and Sunday. Check our Events Calendar for specific dates and any schedule changes. \nDOWNLOAD PDF
URL:https://fathermatters.org/calendar/the-gathering-place-market-saturday-december-26-2026/
LOCATION:4624 S 24th St\, Phoenix\, AZ 85040 (Southwest Corner of 24th St & Broadway) PARKING LOT
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SUMMARY:The Father Matters Show with Vance Simms
DESCRIPTION:Tune into the Father Matters Show with Vance Simms\, on Faith Talk 1360am KPXQ \, every Saturday at 9 PM. This great program hosts guests from across the state and nation; covering a range of topics applicable to all our partners and community members . \nAlso\, tune in every Tuesday at 10AM Mountain Standard Time by logging onto the nationally syndicated \n\n \nFather Matters is committed to building stronger\, healthier communities by supporting\, encouraging and enlightening today’s fathers and families. The Father Matters show with Vance Simms.
URL:https://fathermatters.org/calendar/the-father-matters-show-with-vance-simms-12-26-26/
CATEGORIES:Radio Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261227T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261227T160000
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SUMMARY:The Gathering Place Market Sunday December 27 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Gathering Place Market\nAbout the Market: The Gathering Place Outdoor Market is a vibrant new market in South Phoenix featuring local vendors offering everything from garage-sale finds and handcrafted goods to wellness products\, fresh food\, and community resources. Come shop\, connect\, and support your neighbors every Saturday & Sunday! \nWhen: Every Saturday & Sunday\nTime: 5:30 AM – 4:00 PM\nLocation: 4624 S. 24th St\, Phoenx\, AZ 85040 \nWhat You’ll Find:\n\n🛍️ Local vendors & handcrafted goods\n🥗 Fresh food & wellness products\n🏷️ Garage-sale finds & bargains\n🤝 Community resources & connections\n👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly atmosphere\n\nBecome a Vendor\nInterested in becoming a vendor? Contact Father Matters to reserve your booth space! \n📞 Phone: 602-774-3298\n📧 Email: info@fathermatters.org\n🌐 fathermatters.org \nUpcoming Market Dates\nThe Gathering Place Market runs every Saturday and Sunday. Check our Events Calendar for specific dates and any schedule changes. \nDOWNLOAD PDF
URL:https://fathermatters.org/calendar/the-gathering-place-market-sunday-december-27-2026/
LOCATION:4624 S 24th St\, Phoenix\, AZ 85040 (Southwest Corner of 24th St & Broadway) PARKING LOT
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SUMMARY:Mother 2 Mother: Free Parenting Class for Mothers and Caregivers Jan 16 2027
DESCRIPTION:Mother 2 Mother: Free Parenting Class for Mothers and Caregivers\nEmpowering mothers. Strengthening families. \nMotherhood comes with questions\, challenges\, and moments worth sharing. Mother 2 Mother brings mothers and caregivers in Maricopa County together to share experiences\, build confidence\, and gain practical parenting tools. Connect with others who understand the everyday work of caring for a family\, and find support for co-parenting and home life. \nJoin Father Matters on Saturday\, January 16\, 2027\, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM for a free parenting class in Phoenix. Take time to learn\, talk\, and explore ways to build stronger relationships with your children and the people who help raise them. \nEvent Details\n\nDate: Saturday\, January 16\, 2027\nTime: 9:00 AM–2:00 PM\, Phoenix local time\nLocation: 2020 W. Durango St.\, Room 30\, Phoenix\, AZ 85009\nCost: Free\nIncluded: Breakfast\, lunch\, and a completion certificate\nRegistration: Call (602) 774-3298\n\nGrow Together\nYou do not have to have every answer to be a caring\, involved parent. Sometimes the next step is a conversation with someone who understands\, a different way to approach a challenge\, or a routine that makes the day feel more manageable. \nMother 2 Mother offers space to connect with other mothers and caregivers while focusing on four areas of family life: \nBuild Family Bonds\nExplore how stronger connections and consistent routines can support your family. Think about everyday opportunities to listen\, spend time together\, and help children feel included and cared for. \nParent as a Team\nFocus on healthy co-parenting and problem-solving. Explore ways to communicate more clearly\, work through disagreements\, and keep children’s needs at the center of shared parenting decisions. \nCreate a Safe Home\nDiscuss emotional support and family stability. Consider how dependable routines\, caring responses\, and a supportive home environment can help children feel secure. \nGrow Confidence\nBuild your understanding of positive parenting and emotional resilience. Reflect on how you respond to difficult moments and explore ways to bring patience\, encouragement\, and consistency to family life. \nWho Should Attend?\nThis class is for mothers and caregivers in Maricopa County who want to build stronger family relationships\, find support for co-parenting\, and gain practical tools for everyday parenting. Come ready to learn\, share experiences\, and connect with others. \nJoin Us\nGrow together\, one conversation at a time. Join Mother 2 Mother for a day focused on connection\, learning\, and family support. Breakfast and lunch are included\, and participants receive a completion certificate. \nCall (602) 774-3298 to register for Mother 2 Mother. \nLearn more about Father Matters at FatherMatters.org. \nSponsored by Simms Agency and The Gathering Place by Father Matters. \nDOWNLOAD PDF\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://fathermatters.org/calendar/mother-2-mother-free-parenting-class-for-mothers-and-caregivers-jan-16-2027/
LOCATION:2020 W. Durango St Room 31\, Phoenix\, AZ 85009 inside the Hamilton Elementary Community School campus.\, 2020 W. Durango St Room 31\, Phoenix\, Arizona\, 85009
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SUMMARY:Men at Work: Free Parenting Class for Fathers and Caregivers FEB 20 2027
DESCRIPTION:Empowering fathers. Strengthening families. \nFatherhood grows stronger through connection. Men at Work brings fathers and caregivers in Maricopa County together for honest conversation\, practical parenting tools\, and support for the everyday work of raising children. \nJoin Father Matters on Saturday\, February 20\, 2027\, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM for a free parenting class in Phoenix. Explore ways to communicate more clearly\, strengthen family relationships\, work through parenting challenges\, and create a stable\, connected home where children can thrive. \nEvent Details\n\nDate: Saturday\, February 20\, 2027\nTime: 9:00 AM–2:00 PM\, Phoenix local time\nLocation: 2020 W. Durango St.\, Room 30\, Phoenix\, AZ 85009\nCost: Free\nIncluded: Breakfast\, lunch\, and a completion certificate\nRegistration: Call (602) 774-3298\n\nStronger Together\nBeing there for your children takes more than good intentions. It takes communication\, patience\, consistent routines\, and the willingness to keep learning. Men at Work offers a chance to step back from daily demands\, connect with other fathers and caregivers\, and focus on the relationships that matter most. \nThe class centers on four areas of family life: \nBuild Connection\nExplore how family bonds\, everyday routines\, and emotional support help children feel connected. Think about ways to listen\, stay involved\, and make meaningful time together part of family life. \nParent as a Team\nFocus on co-parenting skills and problem-solving. Consider how clearer communication and a shared focus on children’s needs can support more constructive conversations and parenting decisions. \nCreate Stability\nDiscuss safe homes and financial responsibility as foundations of family stability. Explore the role that dependable care\, thoughtful choices\, and consistent expectations play in helping children thrive. \nGrow Confidence\nBuild your understanding of positive parenting and emotional resilience. Reflect on how you respond to challenges and how you can bring greater patience\, confidence\, and consistency to your role as a father or caregiver. \nWho Should Attend?\nThis class is for fathers and caregivers in Maricopa County who want to strengthen their parenting skills\, build healthier family relationships\, and connect with support. Whether you are working on communication\, co-parenting\, or creating more stability at home\, Men at Work provides a place to learn and grow alongside others. \nJoin Us\nFatherhood starts with showing up. Take time to invest in yourself and your family. Breakfast and lunch are included\, and participants receive a completion certificate. \nCall (602) 774-3298 to register for Men at Work. \nSponsored by Simms Agency and The Gathering Place by Father Matters. \nDOWNLOAD PDF\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://fathermatters.org/calendar/men-at-work-free-parenting-class-for-fathers-and-caregivers-feb-20-2027/
LOCATION:2020 W. Durango St Room 31\, Phoenix\, AZ 85009 inside the Hamilton Elementary Community School campus.\, 2020 W. Durango St Room 31\, Phoenix\, Arizona\, 85009
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