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Gold is even more glorious when it is unexpected—perhaps when brimming a martini glass or decking the ceiling of your favorite hotel. From spas to restaurants to even the zoo, AFM scoured the Valley for all that glitters. Here’s what we uncovered.

Is there really beachfront property in the Valley? There is in this Scottsdale backyard.

Casey Moore’s Oyster House is known as one of the most famous Irish pubs in Tempe. Although famous for their fresh seafood and cold beer, the spooky folklore is what gives it unique character. Regardless, it continues to be a favorite amongst students, professors, business professionals and residents of the area. The quaint bar is tucked close to Arizona State University’s Tempe campus in the coveted Maple-Ash neighborhood between 9^th and Ash Streets.

Everyone needs a good pair of socks. Especially, with cooler climates headed our way Arizona residents need to protect their feet. Socks for Seniors is an annual community service project that aims to do just that. Sock for Seniors volunteers organize collecting new socks to be distributed to elderly in local area nursing homes around the holidays. The program began on Make A Difference Day on Saturday, Oct., 27— the official kick-off of the 2012 Socks For Seniors Campaign—and runs thru...