Date Event Event Time Description February 12-April 2 Mariners Practice Fields Open 9:15 am The Mariners Practice Fields will open daily at 9:15 am from February 12 through April 2. Pitchers and catchers report February 11 and position players on Februrary 17. Full squad workouts begin February 18. Practice Field gates will remain open until early afternoon. Admission to this area is free. This is a great opportunity to see your favorite players up close during their morning workouts and warm ups. For more information, call (623) 773-8700 or visit www.springtrainingpeoria.com. February 20-April 2 Padres Practice Fields Open 9:15 am The Padres Practice Fields will open daily at 9:15 am from February 20 through April 2. Pitchers and catchers report February 19 and position players report on February 24. Full squad workouts begin February 25. Practice Field gates will remain open until early afternoon. Admission to this area is free. This is a great opportunity to see your favorite players up close during their morning workouts and warm ups. For more information, call (623) 773-8700 or visit www.springtrainingpeoria.com. February 24-26 Ride Northern AZ Motorcycle Classes times vary Bimonthly instruction in the Motorcycle Safety Foundation's Basic Rider Course (BRC). Pre-registration required. For more information, visit www.ridenaz.com or call (602) 324-9268. March 3 P83 Party 4 pm - 9 pm Enjoy this family friendly street festival on 83rd Ave outside of Peoria Sports Complex between Stadium Way and Mariners Way. Watch Candlebox in concert as well as local bands. Free admission with a ticket stub from the March 3 Mariners vs. A's Spring Training game. General admission $10, VIP admission $25, kids 12 and under are free. Tickets may be purchased at Peoria Sports Complex Box Office. Concessions and alcohol will be available for purchase (beer gardens open at 3 pm). For more information, visit www.p83az.com. March 3-April 2 2012 Spring Training 1:05 PM (most games) Catch 2012 San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners Spring Training baseball. The Annual Charity Game will be held on Sunday, March 4. For a complete game schedule, ticket purchase information, stadium policies, promotions and general information, please visit www.springtrainingpeoria.com. Box Office information line (623) 773-8720. April 7 JennaBears 5th Annual Car Show and Family Day 9 am - 3 pm All years, all models accepted. Pre-registration $25, Day of show $30. Spectator admission is free with donations accepted. Music, food, raffles, crafts for kids and many awards! For more information, contact carshow@jennabearsfoundation.org or (623) 374-4665. April 7 Dolly Sanchez Memorial Easter Egg Hunts 8 am-12 pm The annual Dolly Sanchez Memorial Easter Egg Hunts will take place on Saturday, April 7 at Peoria Sports Complex. Free admission with a canned food donation. Event features candy hunts for eight different age groups and a family scavenger hunt. Entertainment, crafts, inflatables and more. Some activities have a nominal fee. For more detailed information, visit www.peoriasportscomplex.com. April 21 Peoria Unified School District Fine Arts Festival 9 am - 4:30 pm Showcases PUSD students in the performing and visual arts including drama, dance, choir, band and art exhibitions. Proceeds go toward grants for PUSD arts programs. Cost is $3 for adults; $2 for seniors and students; children 5 and under are free. Box Office opens at 8:30 am. This fundraiser provides grant monies to arts faculty for various arts-related classroom projects/activities. For additional information, contact PUSD Arts Education at (623) 486-6000. April 22 MLBPAA Legends for Youth Clinic 2 pm - 5 pm Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association presents this free youth clinic for kids aged 6-16. Learn the fundamentals of the game from former Major League Baseball players. For more information, visit http://mlbpaa.mlb.com/mlbpaa/news/events.jsp?ymd=20111214&content_id=26166004&vkey=mlbpaa2008&fext=.jsp or email tyler@mlbpaa.com. April 28 Relay for Life 6 pm - 7 am Peoria Diamond Club and the American Cancer Society team up with other community and business groups to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research. Activities, music and food for all ages. Participation encouraged for survivors, volunteers and teams. Come spend time at this all night event for a worthy cause. No admission fee, community welcomed. For more information, contact Shelby Duplessis at (602) 679-4438 or visit www.relayforlife.org/peoriaaz.