POPs Ride (Pedal Over Parkinson's) is a four-man team of bikers who will pedal cross country next year to raise $1 million for Parkinson's disease. Before their ride begins in April 2011, they're planning a number of Phoenix-area fundraisers to get the word out about their ride.

Their next fundraiser is a "Pig'n Out for Parkinson's" BBQ event to be held at Tom's BBQ in Chandler this Sunday, August 29 from 11:00 - 3:00. Tom's BBQ is located at 4920 South Gilbert in Chandler. See the flyer below.

Here's a little background on POPs Ride: Six years ago Shane and Shannon Stutzman's father, Jerry, was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Then, on Thanksgiving 2008, Shane and Shannon's cousin Pam, on their mother's side of the family, was diagnosed with Parkinson's too.

Host: Arizona Latino Arts & Cultural Center (ALAC) and The FUSION Foundation at 147 East Adams St, Phoenix, , AZ

When: Saturday, July 24, 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.

WHAT: ALAC in collaboration with The FUSION Foundation, The Anti-Defamation League, The Arizona Hispanic Forum, and N'Touch Magazine, invites the community to participate in this Saturday’s premier of the exhibit entitled “SB1070 - An Artist's Point of View.”

WHERE: Arizona Latino Arts & Cultural Center (ALAC), 147 East Adams St, Phoenix, , AZ

The wall, the Arizona flag, stop signs, The Constitution, death, skeletons, labor, fields, The Dream Act, the Virgin of Guadalupe are but a few of the images used by artists for Saturday’s premier of the thought-provoking exhibit entitled: "SB1070 - An Artist's Point of View." The exhibit opens at the Arizona Latino Arts & Cultural Center (ALAC) this Saturday, July 24 at 6:00 p.m.

Gallery 2345 proudly announces its next exhibit and special event entitled “Made in Arizona.”

The exhibit will feature the works of Arizona Artisans ranging from pillars of sculpted hand carved wood…pottery…spectacular images from photography from around the world…not to mention magnificent hand blown glass vessels and chandeliers, oils on canvas, hand crafted jewelry, ethnic treasures from Latin America and much more.
Hors d’oeuvres and wine will be provided at this special program including opportunities to “Meet the Artists”.

WHO: Gallery 2345
WHAT: “Made In Arizona,” an Art Exposition and Open House to benefit Free Arts of Arizona featuring Arizona Artisans
WHERE: Gallery 2345, 2345 East University Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85034
WHEN: Friday, July 16, 2010 at 5:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Host: Arizona Latino Arts & Cultural Center (ALAC) and The FUSION Foundation at 147 East Adams St, Phoenix, , AZ

When: Friday, July 30, 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.

WHAT: ALAC in collaboration with The FUSION Foundation, The Anti-Defamation League, The Arizona Hispanic Forum, and N'Touch Magazine, invites the community to participate in this Friday’s community reception of the exhibit entitled “SB1070 - An Artist's Point of View.”

WHERE: Arizona Latino Arts & Cultural Center (ALAC), 147 East Adams St, Phoenix, , AZ

The wall, the Arizona flag, stop signs, The Constitution, death, skeletons, labor, fields, The Dream Act, the Virgin of Guadalupe are but a few of the images used by artists for Saturday’s premier of the thought-provoking exhibit entitled: "SB1070 - An Artist's Point of View." The exhibit opened at the Arizona Latino Arts & Cultural Center (ALAC) Saturday, July 24 at 6:00 p.m. and will be available for viewing until Wednesday, August 4.