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It seems like there’s a lot going on in the Phoenix Diocese this weekend. I’ll include a short list below and then, if you’re interested and available, read after the jump for event details:

FRIDAY—

• “Curtains” musical, a Tony Award-nominated murder mystery, debuts in an Arizona school tonight and runs through Feb. 6.

SATURDAY–

• Annual retreat, Phoenix Diocesan Council of Catholic Women. Held in Tempe.
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  Megan Wolf, Stacy Pavey and Michelle Towers practice their can-can moves for the Arizona high school premier of Curtains.

  Day of Renewal for young Catholic singles in Phoenix area.

• Elder Care seminar in Chandler
• Caregiver workshop in Scottsdale
• Introduction to Centering Prayer
• Polish dinner in Scottsdale
• “Lolek,” a one-man play about JPII as a young adult. Proceeds benefit the diocesan JPII Resource Center (check out video preview after the jump)

SUNDAY–

• Singles Mass and brunch
• Walk-up registration. Kid/Youth Baseball and Softball Leagues, St. Francis Xavier Athletic Association.

FRIDAY—

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  Notrte Dame students perfect their choreography for "Curtains." (courtesy photo)

  Notre Dame Preparatory in Scottsdale is the first high school in the state to perform “Curtains.” The murder mystery has been hailed as musical comedy heaven, a Broadway smash and a hilarious whodunit that showcases the genius of the composer/lyricist team of Cabaret and Chicago as well as the classic vaudeville styling of theater.  The production is a challenge from the technical end, but was fortunate to inherit professional sets when the comedy was shown at Phoenix Theatre. Notre Dame also rented the costumes. Performances are at 7 p.m. tonight and tomorrow, 2 p.m. Jan. 31, 7 p.m. Feb. 5-6 and 2 p.m. Feb. 6. Tickets are $10 adults and $5 students with discounts for groups of 10 or more. For more information, call (480) 634-8200.

SATURDAY–

• The Phoenix Diocesan Council of Catholic Women is holding its annual retreat 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. tomorrow at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Tempe. Retreat includes breakfast, lunch, Mass, adoration, praise and worship, a presentation and time for small group reflection. Feel free to bring donation items for Refugee Family Welcome Baskets. For more information, call Barbara (480) 350-9346.

• CRYS Day of Renewal. Join young Catholic Singles for a one-day retreat focused on the “Imitation of Christ,” 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Jan. 30, Mount Claret, 4633 N. 54th St., Phoenix. Presented by Thomas á Kempis. Cost: $15 plus $5 for lunch (or bring your own). Info: call John Villapudua at (480) 213-7492 or john.villapudua@cox.net.

• Elder Care seminar 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at St. Andrew the Apostle’s Adult Education Center in Chandler. Pre-registration required. For more information, call Kathey at (480) 899-1990 ext. 136 or kathey.osenbau@standrew-cfc.org. Sponsored by the parish and Hospice of the Valley. $10 includes lunch.

• Caregiver workshop, “A day of reflection and Integration,” 8 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Parish, 11300 N. 64th St., Scottsdale. Advance reservations required. Cost: $15 in advance or $20 at door, meals provided. Info: call Renee Gero at (480) 948-8370 or reneegero1@aol.com.

• Introduction to Centering Prayer with Carole Whittaker, Ph.D. and Sharon Taszarek, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Franciscan Renewal Center, 5802 E. Lincoln Dr., Scottsdale. Cost $45. Information (480) 948-7460.

• Polish dinner catered by Sharkos, starting with 5:30 p.m. Mass, featuring the Paderewski Choir, Jan. 30, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 7655 E. Main St., Scottsdale. Cost: $25 with no-host bar at 6:15 p.m. Info: call Ron at (480) 949-5248.

• “Lolek,” a one-man play about JPII as a young adult, performs at 7 p.m. at Xavier’s performing arts center, 4710 N. 5th St. in Phoenix. Advance tickets: (602) 354-2179 or kzeno@diocesephoenix.org. Proceeds benefit the JPII Resource Center. The center is now four years old.

SUNDAY—

• Singles Mass and brunch with Arizona Catholic Singles. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Jan. 31, Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral, 6341 N. 27th Ave., and Denny’s Restaurant 3456 W. Bethany Home Rd. Info: call Patrick at (480) 898-7424.

• Walk-up registration. Kid/Youth Baseball and Softball Leagues, St. Francis Xavier Athletic Association. Do you have children ages 3 1/2 to eighth-grade? Sign them up for T-ball, softball or baseball. Registration is 10 a.m.-12:15 p.m. today and Feb. 7. Registration ends Feb. 9. Games start mid-to-late March and run through May.