Events

Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Golf Outing at Troon North Golf Club
8:30 am-4:00 pm
Price: $240 (Price includes transportation and golf fees)

Known as Scottsdale's "crown jewel," Troon North Golf Club offers players an unrivaled Scottsdale desert golf experience. The rugged landscape of Arizona's Sonoran Desert creates an iconic golf experience that remains unmatched in the Southwest. The course is famous for its ambiance, challenging natural terrain and visual beauty. The fairways are immaculately groomed, featuring bent grass greens and impeccable customer service. The Monument and Pinnacle courses at Troon consistently rank as some of the best in the country, and are at the top of many golfer's must-play list.

Charlie King Cycling Classic
12:00 pm-4:00 pm
Price: $80 (Price includes bike tour)

Your bike tour takes place at Scottsdale’s Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt, which is a wide, multi-use path winding through golf courses, parks and lakes. Originally designed to assist with flash flood management, the Greenbelt has now become one of the most popular outdoor recreation opportunities in the city. This casual tour offers the chance to learn about the native vegetation and history of the area while surrounded by breathtaking greenery and water features. Beginning at the northern part of Scottsdale and ending at Tempe Town Lake, this beautifully paved bikeway follows tunnels that pass underneath most of the heavily trafficked roads, so users can avoid these busy crossings. 

Wednesday Night Dine Around
7:30 pm-10:00 pm
Price: No registration fee required -- guest will pay for their own meal at the dinner. 

Join CORFAC colleagues for a dinner out. The dine around restaurant is located within walking distance of the host hotel. Attendees will pay for their individual meal at the time of the dinner. Available on a first-come, first-served basis. Meet in the hotel lobby at 7:15. The first 10 attendees in the lobby with receive a seat at the reservation. No advanced sign up is available. 

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Thursday, February 21, 2019

McDowell Sonoran Conservancy Guided Hike
11:30 am–2:30 pm
Price: $50 (Includes guide and transportation)

The McDowell Sonoran Preserve encompasses more than 30,000 acres of pristine Sonoran Desert and contains more than 195 miles of well-maintained trails. From the earliest hunter-gatherers through the ranching era of today’s modern preserve, the region has maintained its majesty and mystery.  A guided hike will provide information about the history of the area along with education covering cacti, vegetation and animals that make the desert their home. 

Dinner at Octane Raceway 
7:30 pm–10:30 pm
Price: $100 (Includes buffet meal, two drink tickets and transportation)

Octane Raceway is a Scottsdale entertainment landmark and a must-do adventure where you can enjoy indoor go-kart racing, arcade games and more. Join fellow CORFAC members for dinner, drinks and fun. Price includes kart time, game card, dinner, two drink tickets and transportation. 

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Friday, February 22, 2019

Old Town Shopping and Lunch
10:00 am–3:00 pm
Price: No registration fee required (Walking distance from the host hotel and attendees pay for their own lunch)

Known as the “West’s Most Western Town,” Old Town Scottsdale has rustic storefronts and wooden sidewalks alongside some of the best dining and window shopping in town. This is the closest you’ll come to the “Old West” as it was 80 years ago. High-quality jewelry and Mexican imports are sold alongside fun kitschy souvenirs. Attendees are responsible for their own lunch costs.

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Saturday, February 23, 2019

Desert Botanical Gardens
10:00 am–2:30 pm
Price: $50 (Includes admission to the Desert Botanical Gardens and transportation)

Think the desert is all dirt and tumbleweeds? Think again. Desert Botanical Gardens is home to thousands of species of cactus, trees and flowers from all around the world spread across 55 acres. Come see how this garden has grown during its history into a compelling attraction and desert conservation pioneer.