Events
 The Big Five in Phoenix are five pre-determined annual events held in and around the state capital that alumni from around Arizona can count on occurring year after year. The idea behind the Big 5 is simple. Ohio University Alumni are living everywhere throughout the state of Arizona…From Flagstaff to Yuma, Safford to Show Low, and Prescott to Tucson. Even within metropolitan Phoenix, alumni are spread from Sun City to Chandler and from Fountain Hills to Buckeye (named by an Ohio family, by the way).
The Big 5 events are meant to bring everyone together, no matter when you graduated or where you live, these are the times to connect with fellow Bobcats and make plans for smaller, more intimate gatherings in your own part of the desert. Specifically, the first and fourth gatherings of every year will allow OUAAA regional liaisons to report on and plan for more localized activities. Here is some of what the Big 5 will look like in 2006 2007 and beyond:
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What: A 1.2 mile hike to the summit of Piestewa Peak for a photograph with the OU Alumni banner
When: Sunday, April 1st, 2007 @ 1:00pm
Where: Central Phoenix Location: Piestewa Peak Summit Trail (#300: The trailhead is located in the parking lot at the first driveway on the left in Squaw Peak Park. To reach Squaw Peak, turn east on Squaw Peak Drive from Lincoln Drive between 22nd and 24th streets. Paved parking, drinking water and restrooms are available. http://www.2az.us/hike-piestewa-peak.html
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What: OU vs. Miami Co-Ed Softball Game and Post-Game Party @ Lagerfeld's
When: Sunday, April 15th, 2007 @ 1:00pm
Where: Central Phoenix Location: Softball game @ Sweetwater Park (West side of 44th Street between E. Cactus Rd. and E. Thunderbird Rd.) & Lagerfield's (12601 N. Paradise Villiage Parkway West, PHX, AZ 85032 http://www.lagerfields.net)
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What: OU Alumni gather at Lisa's house for a night of Corona's, taquitos, fun, games, and mariachi music.
When: Saturday, May 5th, 2007 @ 6:00pm
Where: East Valley Location: Casa de Lisa: 8726 E. Berridge Lane, Scottsdale AZ 85250
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What: An OU Alumni summer retreat to the cool pines of Northern Arizona's Oak Creek Canyon for some hand-crafted beer tasting and relaxation. Contact OU alumnus and Oak Creek Brewing Company Brewmaster, Jim Strelau, for a tour and tasting in advance.
When: Organize your own group expedition date and time.
Where: Northern Arizona Location: Oak Creek Brewing Company, www.oakcreekbrew.com
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What: Beers, Brats and Baseball: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Baltimore Orioles (Fourth Annual)
When: Saturday, June 23rd, 2007 @ 4:00pm
Where: Central Phoenix Location: Jackson's on Third 245 E. Jackson St., Phoenix AZ 85004, (602) 254-5303, www.jacksonsonthird.com
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What: Watch OU football this fall at Mickey's Hangover. Enjoy drink and appetizer specials every game day. Also, join OSU alumni as they cheer on the Buckeyes!
When: Check OU Football Schedule Page for game days and times.
Where: East Valley Location: Mickey's Hangover www.mickeyshangover.com 4312 N. Brown Ave. Scottsdale, AZ 85251(480.425.01111)
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What: OU Homecoming Game via satellite, dinner, drinks, and regional planning & networking
When: Saturday, October 20th, 2007 @ one hour before game time (check www.ohiou.edu )
Where: East Valley location: BW3's (An Ohio tradition!) 970 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert AZ 85296, Phone: 480-632-WING, www.buffalowildwings.com
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What: OU vs. Miami Co-Ed Flag Football Game and Post-Game Party @ Lagerfeld's (Second Annual)
When: Sunday, October 28th, 2007 @ 1:00pm
Where: Central Phoenix Location: Flag Football game @ Sweetwater Park (West side of 44th Street between E. Cactus Rd. and E. Thunderbird Rd.) & Lagerfield's (12601 N. Paradise Villiage Parkway West, PHX, AZ 85032 www.lagerfields.net)
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What: Saturday, December 8th, 2007 @ 6:00pm
When: Saturday, October 20th, 2007 @ one hour before game time (check www.ohiou.edu )
Where: North Valley location: Barcelona in North Scottsdale 15440 Greenway-Hayden Loop, Scottsdale AZ 85260 (480-603-0370) www.barcelonadining.com Please email brentsebold@hotmail.com to RSVP for the dinner reservation.
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