Pagoda Lane Opens Pop-Up Store for the Holidays
Photo Courtesy of Pagoda Lane
Pagoda Lane, a bespoke boutique specializing in inspired personalized gifts has opened a pop-up store in the Scottsdale Quarter through February 2023.
Owned by Paradise Valley residents Heather and Chip Hassan, customers can visit Pagoda Lane’s Scottsdale Quarter pop-up, or the flagship store located in Scottsdale Marketplace, to craft one-of-a-kind monogrammed gifts onsite. Monogramming can be done on everything from cashmere to tote bags, cosmetic cases, towels, and travel essentials. There are over 100 colorful threads and 60 monogram designs to select from.
While Pagoda Lane’s Scottsdale Quarter pop-up store is temporary, customers can visit Pagoda Lane inside Scottsdale Marketplace (6310 N. Scottsdale Rd.) or inside Avery Lane (15613 N. Greenway Hayden Loop). For more information, visit pagodalane.com.
Enjoy the Holiday Season at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
Enjoy a wonderful winter wonderland at the iconic McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park through Dec. 30. The 30-acre park is the most unique park of its kind in the country and during the holidays is decked out in festive decor. Take a ride on the Paradise & Pacific Railroad through twinkling holiday light exhibits or ride the 1950-vintage Allan Herschell carousel. Holiday festivities take place from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. nightly, with a few exceptions. Tickets are $15 per person; free admission for children two years old and younger. The ticket fee reserves a 90-minute block, either 6 p.m. to7:30 p.m. or 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. For more information, visit therailroadpark.com.
Annual Scottsdale Fire Department Toy Drive
Scottsdale Fire is accepting unwrapped toys and gift cards through Dec. 21 at SFD fire stations and headquarters.
“Our partner agencies must meet the need of families a little earlier this year, so we are opening our toy drive before Thanksgiving,” says Scottsdale Fire Chief Tom Shannon. “These donations help make the holiday season a little brighter for many families. It is very much appreciated.”
Donations are distributed to partner organizations who serve families in need. Yearly, approximately 15,000 toys are collected through the toy drive, serving well over 1,000 families.
These agencies include:
• Vista Del Camino
• HonorHealth at Shea, Osborn, and Thompson Peak
• Family Promise
• Arizona Helping Hands
• Arizona Burn Foundation
• Harvest Compassion Center
Donors are asked to consider gifts for children ages 7 to 12 and 13 to18 years old, as these age groups are more challenging to find appropriate items. Gift cards are alternatives to selecting something specific. Drop off at any SFD station. Locate the station nearest you by visiting scottsdaleaz.gov/fire/fire-stations.
