Business Briefs

The first annual open house at a local dance center, a chance to receive a free oil change, a local store’s grand opening, the chance for brides-to-be to plan for their big day and an opportunity to make life better for area children are among this week’s featured business briefs.

Desert Sun Performing Arts Open House

Desert Sun Performing Arts, 19756 N. John Wayne Parkway, will hold its first annual open house on Saturday, Aug. 25, and Sunday, Aug. 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Those attending can register for fall classes, meet the teachers and purchase different dance wear needs.

For further information, call (520) 483-8915.

Saturn of Tempe holds local free oil change

Saturn of Tempe is holding a free oil change for all Saturn owners on Saturday, Aug. 25, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Stage Stop Marketplace, 44301 Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway.

To schedule your free oil change, contact George Galvan at (480) 233-5671 or email: [email protected] prior to Aug. 22 to schedule an appointment. There is limited availability, and this is by appointment only.

Duderbugs hosts grand opening

Duderbugs will hold its grand opening at 20928 N. John Wayne Parkway (Bashas’ Shopping Center) on Saturday, Aug. 25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Duderbugs offers new and slightly used kids items and maternity clothing.

There will be free food, face painting, a mystery character and more. Catering will be provided by Entrees’ Made Easy.

For further information, contact Michelle Smith at (520) 568-3266.

Maricopa Bridal Expo

The Maricopa Bridal Expo will be held on Sunday, Sept. 9, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the multipurpose room of Maricopa High School, 45012 W. Honeycutt Ave. The free event features a number of bridal vendors and a fashion show at 1 p.m.

For further information, call (520) 208-6777.

Charity Golf Tournament

The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with Global Water, Wal-Mart stores in Pinal County, the Maricopa Optimist Club and The UPS Store in Maricopa to promote a Charity Golf Tournament at The Royal Dunes Golf Club in Maricopa on Monday, Sept. 17. Foursomes will be paired with a deputy sheriff for a shotgun start.

The public is invited to consider donating prizes for a silent auction or a cash donation. The purpose of the golf tournament is to provide community support for a low income child and his or her family. The children will be chosen from fifth graders concentrated in the Maricopa and Stanfield areas. Additionally, students will be chosen from other areas of Pinal County as well.

The students, who are identified by school officials, a patrol deputy or social service organization and who have not attained high achievement but have shown to be good citizens, will be asked to participate in a coloring contest with a short essay regarding, ‘How law enforcement helps the community.’ This concept will enable the students who participate to win a $750 shopping spree at Wal-Mart.

Once the winners are announced, each child will be accompanied by a sheriff’s deputy for their holiday shopping.

For further information, call (520) 568-5712.