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Carefree/Cave Creek

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By Kathryn M. Miller

On May 13, Keystone Homes broke ground on its latest development, the Eastwood Community located on the southwest corner of Cave Creek Road and Pima Road in Carefree. Representatives from Keystone, along with Town of Carefree leadership and staff, were on hand as demolition began.

“We started the demolition of the site this week and we will do the plant salvage over the next fi ve or six weeks to save trees and cactus that we will be using later on the site,” says Jeff King, vice president and general manager of Keystone Homes. “We have the rest of this year getting the land development complete, then getting the utilities in, the infrastructure, the roads. We hope to start models this summer, around the July/August timeframe, and have them complete by the end of this year or into January.”

According to King, Eastwood will offer 39 homes, all single level, single family detached, with a variety of fl oor plans and range of sizes.“Homes will range in size from about 1,900 to 2,200 square feet,” says King. “The lots will be a little bit larger than our Almarte

Community, so a little bit bigger back yards, but it’s still pretty much a no-hassle lifestyle for someone who’s coming out of a large home and doesn’t need all that space anymore.”

For additional information, call 480.428.1001 or www.keystonehomesaz.com. | CST

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Demolition day at the new Eastwood Community site.

By Kathryn M. Miller

The spirit of independence and individuality that built the West is alive and well in Cave Creek, and it lives and breathes within the walls of Watson’s Hat Shop.

What started out as a childhood passion for the fedora (à la Indiana Jones) has become a 2,400-square-foot storefront that is keeping alive the craftsman traditions of yesteryear.

“Eric actually started the passionate hat thing at the age of 12, when he loved Indiana Jones’ hat – the fedora,” says Dawn Reinbolt offi ce manager at Watson’s Hat Shop and Mom to hat maker Eric Watson. “We lived in Ohio at that point in time and he says, ‘Mom, drive me around to all of the antique stores, because I’m looking for old fedoras – I can’t fi nd what I want in the store.’ We drove around and found old fedoras and he found old hat m olds. I didn’t have any clue what they were; he did all the research. He would spend hours in my kitchen taking the ribbons off the hats; he’d steam them over my tea kettle; he would iron them with my iron on the brim molds, and shape them over and over until it got it perfect – to what Indiana Jones’ hat looked like. So that’s how it all began.”

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EDITOR’S PICKS

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INDEXINDEXPublisher

Lorrie Pomeroy

Publisher EmeritusHope H. Ozer

Editor-in-ChiefKathryn M. Miller

Creative DirectorJenifer Lee

Assistant to the PublisherDarlene Keberle

ColumnistsStephen Cohen, O.D.

Cathy DrozBarbara Kaplan

Rabbi Robert KravitzAllen Nohre

James RobertsMelanie Tighe

Pastor Paul Witkop

ContributorsDr. Debbi Burdick

Cave Creek Mayor Vincent FranciaScottsdale Mayor Jim Lane

Hope H. OzerCarefree Mayor Les PetersonPhoenix Mayor Greg Stanton

Account RepresentativesBob Hesselgesser

Susan Pine

Bulk DistributionMark Feinberg

10645 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite 200-413Phoenix, AZ 85028

Phone: 480.922.8732Fax: 480.922.8731

E-mail: [email protected]


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“Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.” ~ Warren Buffett

This month, our cover stories focus on local, independent small business – from a hat shop in Cave Creek (Watson’s Hat Shop) and a local, family-run home builder (Keystone Homes) to a national (American Independent Business Alliance) and state-wide (Local First Arizona) celebration of local, independent businesses.

When we purchase goods or services, we are in a sense casting a vote on what kind of community we want to live in. For my part, I’m all for supporting home-town entrepreneurial heroes whenever possible – they are our friends, neighbors and family members. They are the ones who are proud to call the Valley home; the ones who are sticking around no matter what.

Here are just a few reasons to Buy Local, Eat Local and Go Local:Building Community: The casual encounters enjoyed at neighborhood–scale businesses

and the public spaces around them build relationships and community cohesiveness.

Strengthening Local Economies: Each dollar spent at independent businesses returns three times more money to local economy than one spent at a chain (almost 50 times more than buying from an online mega-retailer). Local independents are also the customers of local printers, accountants, wholesalers, farms, attorneys, etc., expanding opportunities for other local entrepreneurs.

Creating a Sense of Place: Independent businesses help give a community its distinct personality.

As a wise person once said: You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy local – and that’s kind of the same thing.

Until next month…wishing all the dads a very Happy Father’s Day and all my best,

Buy Local, Or Bye-Bye Local

Kathryn M. Miller, [email protected]

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MAYOR LANE WRITES...

By Mayor W.J. “Jim” Lane

Even with the rising temperatures, we are keeping busy in the City of Scottsdale. While some may retreat to cooler areas, we know that a lot of folks will be braving the summer heat here in the City and if you are looking for something to do, you have come to the right place!

• Summer Reading Program June 1-August 1: A great way to exercise your mind is to read! There are programs for all ages and for every minute spent reading, you can earn a point towards fun prizes! For more information and to register, please visit www.scottsdalelibrary.org/summerreading.

• Mighty Mud Mania is back: June 11 will be the day to sling mud at this year’s Mighty Mud Mania at Chaparral Park. The dirty details are at www.scottsdaleaz.gov; search “Mighty Mud Mania.”

• Take a moonlight swim at a Scottsdale Pool on June 17 and June 25. More information can be found at www.scottsdaleaz.gov/sports/aquatics.

• Celebrate with Dad this Father’s Day: The Granite Reef Senior Center’s “Ugly Tie Brunch” is 10am-12pm Friday, June 17. Call 480.312.1700 to register. The Via Linda Senior Center honors dads from 1-3pm that same day with trivia, raffl es and delicious food. Registration is recommended: call 480.312.8510. Cost is $5 for residents and $7 for nonresidents.

• McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park’s free summer concert series continues through July 3. The event calendar can be found on the City of Scottsdale’s website, www.scottsdaleaz.gov.

For more information about City events, please log on to www.scottsdaleaz.gov or call the city’s information line during business hours to get answers about events and activities: 480.312.3111.

City Of ScottsdaleHas Lots To Do In June!

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Celebrate History With Summer Stay

As part of a year-long celebration of the historic Hermosa Inn’s 80th anniversary as a guest ranch, the resort recently unveiled a new entryway with valet, resort lobby and renovated guest rooms. The ribbon-cutting event was held on what would have been founder Lon Megargee’s 133rd birthday in February.

While still retaining the historic charm of the original hacienda built by the cowboy artist as his home and studio, the Allreds have also added additional amenities and improvements to elevate the luxury Southwestern experience. A new entryway onto the grounds now defi nes guests’ sense of arrival with a roundabout, stone fountain, 24-hour valet and an inviting new resort lobby with fi replace. Six

original casitas – all part of the original hacienda built by Megargee 80 years ago – have also been thoroughly renovated.

As part of its anniversary celebration, Hermosa Inn is offering a special 80th Anniversary summer stay, available through August 31, 2016.

It highlights the best the property has to offer – from Executive Chef Jeremy Pacheco’s fi ne dining fare at LON’s, hand-crafted cocktails, artful history and new partnership with the Phoenix Art Museum, and more.

Starting from $291/night, the 80th Anniversary stay includes the following:

• Overnight accommodations in a Casita, Deluxe Casita or Grande Casita

• Sparkling wine welcome amenity delivered to the room

• $80 dining credit to LON’s at the Hermosa or Last Drop at the Hermosa

• Two tickets to Phoenix Art Museum (a partner in The Hermosa Inn’s new Conversations in Fashion series)

• Two drink tickets for the signature 80th Anniversary cocktail

• Enhanced turndown service

Guests are encouraged to post photos and memories fl agged with the hashtag #HermosaTurns80.To book the 80th Anniversary package, visit www.hermosainn.com or call 800.241.1210.

Photos courtesy Hermosa Inn

Marcellino Ristorante is grilling up something special for Dad this Father’s Day. Beginning at 5pm on Sunday, June 19, the restaurant will offer its Father’s Day Special: a 16 oz. Boneless Rib Eye, Veal Chop, Filet Mignon or Baby Lamb Chops, grilled to perfection, and served with potatoes and Chef’s seasonal vegetables. As a special treat, Dad can enjoy homemade tiramisu for dessert.

Marcellino Ristorante is located at 7114 East Stetson Drive in Scottsdale. Call 480.990.9500 for reservations. For information, visit www.marcellinoristorante.com.

Find more ways to treat Dad on Father’s Day on page 41.

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Toronto-based North American Development Group (NADG) and sales and marketing partners AZarchitecture/Jarson & Jarson Real Estate, together with City of Scottsdale offi cials, on May 11 celebrated the groundbreaking of Eldorado on 1st, a new mixed-use residential development concept designed by renowned Phoenix architect Will Bruder.

Eldorado on 1st is a collection of seven refi ned city homes located at 6901 East 1st Street in the heart of Scottsdale’s Urban Arts District. The development combines spacious

and functionally poetic living spaces, innovative architecture, artistic design and highest quality materials with a location providing future homeowners with immediate access to the numberless arts, dining, cultural and entertainment amenities in Downtown Scottsdale.

“With only seven homes available, Eldorado on 1st is a truly exclusive opportunity for a select group of homeowners to experience the fi nest in urban living in an unparalleled location,” says Chris Chamberlain, a development partner with NADG’s Scottsdale offi ce. “We’re pleased to introduce this singular project to the community.”

“In Scottsdale, we have a cherished tradition to protect…to be a community one aspires to live in. You aspire to reach the point that you can move here to be part of this community; to be part of all it has to offer – the arts, culture and cuisine,” says Scottsdale Vice Mayor David N. Smith. “For this project we were challenged to think outside the box and we did that. I was proud to be part of the approval process and proud to see the development here.”

Eldorado on 1st offers homes ranging in size from 3,202 to 3,472

square-feet, starting at $1.58 million. The multi-level homes are located above two street front offi ces at the intersection of 1st Street and El Dorado.

The general contractor for Eldorado on 1st is Frontera Building Company, of Phoenix. Scott Jarson and Tracey Zemer with AZarchitecture/Jarson & Jarson Real Estate are handling sales.

Construction and pre-sales for Eldorado on 1st are now underway, and construction is expected to be complete by early 2017. To make an appointment or for information, visit www.eldoradoon1st.com or call 480.254.7510.

North American Development Group Unveils Eldorado on 1st

Pictured, L-R: Scottsdale Vice Mayor David N. Smith; Will Bruder, architect; NADG Development Partner Chris Chamberlain; Ben Irwin, Frontera Building Co.; Scott Jarson, AZarchitecture/Jarson & Jarson Real Estate. Photo: Dave Seibert

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Scholarships Available For STEM Camp

Genius Summer Workshop

Foothills Academy invites all students entering grades fi rst through sixth to enroll in its STEM Camp Genius Summer Workshop. At Camp Genus, students will engage in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math activities to learn how to explore the world like a scientist. Campers will create, design and analyze solutions to real world problems. Through hands-on exploration in a STEM Lab, students will learn critical thinking skills to pave the way for more effective learning and greater success in school.

Scholarships are available to support Cave Creek, Carefree and Scottsdale community families who would like to attend the camp this summer. Students interested in receiving scholarship funds are asked to write a letter explaining why they would like to attend the STEM Camp Genius Summer Workshop.

Participants will record their camp experience in their Camp Genius STEM notebook and learn how to journal the daily theme based hands-on activities, lab experiments and science investigations. Students will be encouraged to complete different types of design challenges each day and will be mentored on the appr opriate use of tools to engineer futuristic creations to keep forever. Activities will include Crazy Chemistry, Bumble Biology, Wacky Physics, 3D Printing, Paleontology, Robotics, Video Game Creation and Space Exploration.

To apply for a scholarship, students should write a 50-word essay on how attending STEM Camp would improve his or her summer and help with classwork in the future. Send the essay to Mrs. Roberts at: Foothills Academy Elementary School; 4720 East Lone Mountain Road; Scottsdale, 85331.

The cost of the program is $245 per session. Session 1 takes place June 13-16 from 9am-2:30pm; Session 2 takes place June 20-23 from 9am-2:30pm. For additional information and registration, contact Alicia Roberts at 480.215.4460 or visit www.foothillsacademy.com.

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Summer FunAt AZ Air Time

AZ Air Time indoor trampoline park in Scottsdale is celebrating summertime with a number of events for kids of all ages.

Preschoolers, ages six and under, are invited to come jump, bounce and play from 10am-2pm at Preschooler Play Day, June 6, where admission is just $5 per hour per child. Foam pit is included. Free coffee and mini muffi ns will also be served.

On June 13, residents will have a chance to see a champion baton twirler in action at a baton twirling exhibition. Hannah Morgan, a 21-year-old baton twirling champion, who will also be competing in the 2016 Miss Arizona Pageant, will put on a very exciting baton twirling exhibition on from 7-8pm. Children will get to learn some amazing baton twirling moves. Morgan is also an early-childhood education major studying at ASU. There is no cost to attend the baton twirling exhibition.

On Father’s Day, June 19, bring Dad in to AZ Air Time for a Daddy & Me Jump Day – a day of jumping fun and special playtime. All dads get to jump for free with their child’s paid admission. Cost of admission is $7/fi rst hour, $4 extra hours for ages s ix and under; $12/fi rst hour, $7 extra hours for ages seven and older.

AZ Air Time is located at 13802 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 145, Scottsdale. For additional information, call 480.427.2000 or visit www.azairtime.com.

In May, the U.S. Army announced that the sixth grade team, the Wizards, from Copper Ridge School was named the state winner in the 14th annual eCYBERMISSION competition. The competition is one of several science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) initiatives of the U.S. Army Educational Outreach Program.

The web-based contest is sponsored by the U.S. Army and is administered by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). eCYBERMISSION challenges students in grades six through nine to develop solutions for real-world problems in their communities.

The Wizards worked with their team advisor to create a new type of speed bump that has two humps in order to reduce speeding in school parking lots and neighborhoods.

Additionally, a second Copper Ridge team, the Demelectrons, was awarded honorable mention in the eCYBERMISSION competition.

This is not the fi rst year that Copper Ridge students received eCYBERMISSION honors. Last year, two eighth grade student teams won fi rst and second place in the competition. “We are proud of our students and their accomplishments,” says Michelle Otstot, principal of Copper Ridge.

Copper Ridge is a Pre-K through eighth grade school in the Scottsdale Unifi ed School District. The school promotes STEM teaching and learning strategies and is one of 12 Arizona schools to be selected as an APS STEM-Focus School of the future. Additionally, Copper Ridge has a partnership with Northern Arizona University allowing teachers access to professional development training in effective STEM teaching and learning strategies.

To learn more about Copper Ridge School, visit http://copperridge.susd.org.

Copper Ridge StudentsWin eCYBERMISSIONSTEM Competition

Old Town Farmers’ Market Season Ends

The Scottsdale Old Town Farmers’ Market season comes to an end June 11. Now in its 5th year, this lively market features local growers and specialty food producers. Shoppers will fi nd a wide variety of organic and pesticide free produce, in addition to seasonal specialties such as cider and apples, fl o wers, natural pork, beef, fi sh, free range eggs and local cheeses. Freshly baked artisan breads, Amish friendship breads, jams, picadillies and tamales, are just some of the great local foods to be found.

Located at 3806 North Brown Avenue in Scottsdale, the market runs from 8am-1pm Saturdays, October through June. For more information, visit www.arizonafarmersmarkets.com.

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Just in time for summertime, there’s something colorful and exciting going on in the backyards of many Valley homeowners.

Wall Sensations – headquartered in Scottsdale – is gradually transforming the look and feel of many residential backyards by covering up their dull, backyard block walls with photographic murals.

Instead of continuing to look out at their grey or brown backyard block walls, Valley residents are choosing instead to look out at lush, fl oral gardens, tropical beaches, calming waterfalls, colorful sunsets, serene garden paths, and many other gorgeous, outdoor or underwater settings.

Wall Sensations offers hundreds of images for clients to choose from – sunsets, mountains, golf courses, beaches, waterfalls and many others. And whatever type of backyard walls residents have – whether they’re brick, concrete, wo od, fence or metal – Wall

Sensations works to accommodate. Virtually any scene can be

reproduced on their waterproof, fade-resistant, lightweight and fl ame retardant material and it can be installed over block wall or fence.

The cost of the photographic murals is $7.50 per square foot and that includes the cost of professional installation. For more information, call 602.539.6485 or visit www.wallsensations.com.

Turning Backyard WallsInto Lush Landscapes

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Theatre Artists Studio’s Ninth Annual New Summer Shorts takes the stage June 16-26. This summer festival of short plays, penned by Studio playwrights, is an annual audience favorite – some comical, some dramatic, some completely absurd, they all add up to 90 minutes of unique theatre participants won’t experience anywhere else.

Theatre Artists Studio is located at 4848 East Cactus, Suite 406, Scottsdale. For more information, call 602.765.0120 or visit www.thestudiophx.org.

Sportball will offer a day camp for ages three to six this summer, which runs through July 29. A new, indoor gym in Scottsdale, Sportball has been specially designed to teach young children, ages 15 months to 12 years old, nine different types of ball sports all under one roof: soccer, fl ag football, basketball, baseball, tennis, volleyball, ball hockey, golf and dodgeball. The coaches not only focus on teaching the fundamentals of the various ball sports, they work on developing children’s social skills, confi dence, gross motor skills, strength, timing and coordination.

All summer long, every Monday through F riday from 9am-12pm, Sportball will offer a day camp that will introduce children to two different ball sports each camp day. There will also be water play, games, arts and crafts, snack time, stories, music and cooperative games. Each week will have a fun, new theme so children will be invited to dress up.

The cost is $45 per day; $199 per week.

In addition, every Monday through Friday from 4:15-6:15pm, the coaches at Sportball will offer children, ages six to 12, a chance to practice and scrimmage various ball sports. The clinics will focus on the following: basketball, hockey, tennis, volleyball, baseball, dodgeball and Ninja Training. Cost is $30 per day; $125 for all fi ve days.

Sportball is located at 13802 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 115, in Scottsdale. For information, call 480.245.6818 or visit www.sportball.us.

Get In The Game With Summer Sportball Camps

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Five Star Development announced last month its detailed plans to develop a retail and dining destination, The Palmeraie, in the heart of Scottsdale that will be connected to the $2 billion Ritz-Carlton, Paradise Valley master-planned community.

The initial phase of The Palmeraie will encompass approximately 160,000 square feet of high-end, mixed-use space located on 18 acres at the corner of Scottsdale Road and Indian Bend. Home to more than 60 luxury and specialty boutiques, The Palmeraie will also incorporate a variety of dining destinations lead by celebrated local and international chefs. A future phase is expected to include a selection of collectible luxury residences, best-in-class gourmet grocery store and food emporium and a boutique hotel.

“We’re creating a retail destination that will attract the most discerning shoppers from near and far, like those from the surrounding area and th ose who are visiting from around the globe looking to experience the world’s most prestigious brands and specialty retailers,” says Jerry Ayoub, president Five Star Development. “With a well-curated and unique merchant mix, innovative dining experiences, iconic and timeless architecture, over-the-top lush landscaping, awe-inspiring views and world-class amenities, The Palmeraie will be profoundly different and unlike any existing development in the country.”

Five Star is consulting with Hanna Struever, principal of Retail Portfolio Solutions, to guide and create the luxury merchant mix within the center. Struever was responsible for the evolution of Highland Park Village in Dallas.

An integral component of The Palmeraie’s design is the extensive,

intricate landscape, with vibrant colors, diverse textures and architectural shapes, creating lush landscaping that enhances the look, feel and sense of place.

The project will be designed to create a series of indoor and outdoor spaces and vignettes blurring the lines between architecture, landscape and human interaction with a series of interconnected experiences linked together across the entire district. Nelsen Partners is heading up the architectural vision of the project.

Neighboring The Palmeraie is its sister community, The Ritz-Carlton, Paradise Valley that includes a 200-room resort surrounded by 94 single-level villas ranging in size from 1,500 to 4,000 square-feet and 45 single-family homes from 3,000 to 6,000 square-feet. These residences will be Ritz-Carlton branded with services including a dedicated concierge, priority access to hotel guest accommodations and amenities and a host of a la carte services such as in-residence dining and housekeeping. Luxury townhomes and underground parking will round out the offering. Both projects are owned and developed by Scottsdale-based Five Star Development.

The Ritz-Carlton, Paradise Valley will break ground this summer with completion of the hotel and residences in 2018.

For additional information about The Palmeraie, or visit www.thepalmeraie.com. For information on The Ritz-Carlton, Paradise Valley, visit www.rcpvluxury.com.

Ultra-Luxe Scottsdale Retail Development Moves Forward

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MAYORCity of Phoenix

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MAYOR STANTON WRITES...By Mayor Greg Stanton

Phoenix is home to 29 public pools, which all open on Memorial Day to give us a cool relief from the desert summer. Kids in our community get into the water more often than in most places around the country, and because of that, it is essential to make water safety a top priority.

In our community, we talk about water safety often, but preventable drownings continue to be a tragic epidemic. Even one is too many. Getting kids into swim lessons early is an effective way to stop

drownings from happening. Earlier this spring, Phoenix welcomed four-time Olympic

gold medalist Missy Franklin and the USA Swimming Foundation on the Make A Splash Tour. USA Swimming is visiting communities across the nation to educate the public about the importance of swim lessons – and to provide lessons to those who otherwise might not have the ability to get them. Its goal is to provide one million lessons each year to kids across the country. That’s a big goal, but in communities like ours, teaching kids to swim is mission critical.

Through the Make A Splash initiative, Phoenix city pools are offering swim lessons starting at the low price of only $15 – that’s a small investment to learn a life-saving skill. The City even offers semi-private sessions for adults who may be in need of lessons.

We want our public pools to be great places to spend a summer day and for kids to learn how to swim. Every experience should be fun, affordable, and safe.

Many of our pools have slides, splash pads and picnic areas – and some even have features to create mini water parks. They offer fun for the whole family at an affordable price. Admission to a city pool is $1 for children and seniors and $3 for adults, and season passes for families are also available. And at 20 pools throughout the city, Phoenix’s Kool Kids program offers free open swim admission to youth.

Our staff and lifeguards are at each pool to make sure you and your family have the best experience possible. Phoenix employs an average of 500 part-time staff members at our pools, including 400 lifeguards and swim instructors to keep kids and families safe. In addition to lifeguard training courses, the City also offers classes for lifeguards to earn certifi cation from the American Safety and Health Institute in basic fi rst aid and CPR. Our lifeguard program is not only essential to keeping everyone at the pool safe, it’s also a great option for summer employment.

Thousands of Phoenix residents cool off and learn to swim each summer at our 29 pools. Let’s make this summer a safe one.

For more information about City of Phoenix pools, swim lesson registration and applying for part-time lifeguard positions visit www.phoenix.gov/parks/pools.

Bring Home The BBQ For Dad

This Father’s Day, Bobby Q is inviting residents to bring home a delicious build-your-own BBQ gift set for the guy who always brings home the bacon. Bobby-Q Great Steaks & Real BBQ, recently named one of the “Top 100 Places to eat in the US for 2016” by Yelp and one of the “Best Barbecue Restaurants in America” by OpenTable.com, is offering take-home gift sets of its award-winning BBQ sauces and spice and seasoning rubs just in time for Father’s Day.

Offered right up through Father’s Day on Sun day, June 19, there are two gift packs to choose from, including a choice of three different bottled Bobby-Q’s Barbecue sauces (Regular, Spicy, Q-Lina), or a choice of two sauces and one jar of either Bobby-Q’s Steak Seasoning or BBQ Rub, all for $20.

Bobby-Q Great Steaks & Real BBQ is located at 8501 North 27th Avenue in Phoenix. For more information, call 602.995.5982 or visit www.bobbyq.net.

Find more things to do AROUND TOWN in June on page 38.

Morgan James To Grace The StageAt MIM

S oul singer, songwriter and Broadway chanteuse Morgan James, will bring her powerhouse voice, theatrical swing and soulful poise to Musical Instrument Museum Friday, June 3.

James left her Northern California home at age 18 to study opera at the Juilliard School. While the rigorous conservatory training went a long way in refi ning her vocals and building her remarkable range, James ultimately abandoned opera and devoted her initial post-Juilliard years to working her way on the stages of some of the city’s most legendary clubs – and into prominent roles in The Addams Family, Wonderland, the fi rst-ever Broadway revival of Godspell and, most recently, Motown: The Musical. Now, with her debut album “Morgan James Live,” she offers up a selection of songs that show off her extraordinary voice and exquisite gift for merging soul, jazz, and R&B in a fresh and thrilling new way.

For more information, call 480.478.6000 or visit www.mim.org.

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The Paradise Valley Unifi ed School District (PVSchools) is looking for dedicated, high-quality volunteers seeking meaningful opportunities to make a difference. Volunteer tutors are needed in all subject areas in kindergarten through grade six. Opportunities may be available at one or more of the following elementary schools: Arrowhead, Desert Shadows, Echo Mountain Primary, Mercury Mine, North Ranch or Sunset Canyon.

According to school offi cials, those who have participated in the VIP (Volunteer in Paradise) program at PVSchools highly recommend it to friends and family seeking volunteer opportunities. And teachers have reported the academic achievement of their students increased due to the additional academic intervention provided by volunteers.

Volunteers will:

• Work one-on-one or with small groups of children with the goal of increasing their achievement

• Serve as caring adult role models

• Receive professional training to prepare for working in a classroom

• Develop a supportive working relationship with teachers

• Become part of a school community

• Meet new friends through continuing education seminars and socials

Requirements:

• Volunteer at least one day per week for a predetermined schedule

• Work from one to 10 hours per week during school hours

• Commit to the entire academic school year ending in May

• Complete a fi ngerprint background check upon making a commitment

• Attend the two-hour volunteer orientation and two half-days of professional training

Those who would like to learn more can attend the orientation to fi nd out whether this volunteer opportunity is the right fi t. Orientations are held at the Paradise Valley Community Education Building on 32nd Street just south of Greenway Road, at 15032 North 32nd Street, Phoenix.

Orientations in preparation for the 2016-17 school year will begin in June and are he ld once per month, with the exception of December. Upcoming dates include June 2 (from 2-4pm), and July 12 (from 10am-12pm).

Register for the volunteer orientation online at www.pvschools.net/domain/1599.

Photo courtesy of PVSchools

Volunteer in Paradise: Join PV Schools For2016-17 School Year


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procurePHXLast month, the City of Phoenix

announced a new and better way to do business with the City. Gone are the days of trying to fi gure out what services are needed by searching for projects to bid on. With procurePHX, local and national companies will now have a more effi cient way of discovering the opportunities that the City of Phoenix has to offer.

From big businesses to the mom and pop shops, all companies have a chance to do business with the City. They just need to register online and tell the City about what they offer. When the City has a need for goods or services in those areas, procurePHX will alert those registered companies instantly and electronically.

“Streamlining and simplifying the process for city vendors is a win for both residents and businesses,” says Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton. “Increased competition will ensure the city pays the most reasonable rate for goods and services, while giving more companies the opportunity to do business with the city helps our economy.”

The system also provides for a better checks and balances system when it comes to paying vendors.

“procurePHX will save the city money by ensuring that what the city is paying its vendors actually matches what we should be paying based on the contract,” says Phoenix City Councilman Bill Gates, Chairman of the city’s Finance, Effi ciency, Economy and Sustainability Committee. “For example, if a contract states that the vendor is responsible for paying for the shipping of products, procurePHX will not allow the city to pay for it even if it’s included in the invoice.”

The system also requires city purchasing staff to use uniform procedures, allowing for better analysis of spending and trends which the city hopes will result in savings.

“With procurePHX, the process is streamlined. The city can be more effi cient and strategic about what we buy and what we pay,” says Denise Olson, Chief Finance Offi cer for the City of Phoenix.

For more information, or to sign up, visit www.phoenix.gov/procure.

Young Authors Camp Offered Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC), working with Young Authors of Arizona (YAA), will offer a

Young Authors Camp June 27-30 for students entering entering 9th through 12th grade Fall 2016. This four-day workshop will help young writers explore and develop their craft. Instruction will emphasize the “eight stages

of authorship” as camp attendees write in multiple genres. Daily activities include invention, drafting, and sharing of writing. The camp will be held on PVCC’s Union Hills campus (18401 North 32nd Street in Phoenix) from 9am-3pm daily;

lunch is provided. For information about YAA, visit www.yaarizona.org. For more information on PVCC or to register, visit www.paradisevalley.edu/steam.

Set in the heart of Arizona wine country, the third annual Tilted Earth Festival will be held June 17-18 at Riverfront Park in Cottonwood. A celebration of local wine, music and craft beer, the two-day festival will feature tastings from 13 Northern Arizona wineries (Alcantara Vineyards, Arizona Stronghold, Burning Tree Cellars, Chateau Tumbleweed, D.A. Ranch, Fire Mountain Wine Co., Gallifant Cellars, Grand Canyon Wine Co., Javelina Leap, Oak Creek Vineyards, Page Springs Cellars, Painted Lady Vineyards and Pillsbury Wine Co.), rare craft selections from Four Peaks Brewing Company and THAT Brewery, delicious bites from seven gourmet food trucks from the Phoenix Food Truck Coalition and merchandise from local artisans.

“It’s been awesome to see the festival grow and expand and we know this year is going to be bigger and better,” says Eric Glomski, wine maker and Tilted Earth Festival founder. “Last year’s festival was extremely successful and we received some great feedback from attendees for improvement. We are excited to be able to bring in two breweries and provide campgrounds to fulfi ll some of those requests.” An impressive musical lineup will include performances from Taj Mahal, Sister Sparrow & the Dirty Birds, Jamie n Commons as well as some Valley favorites, including Pick and Holler and Dry River Yacht Club. Additional activities include BMX stunt performances, outdoor games like horseshoes, cornhole and bocce ball, and a Kids Zone complete with climbing wall, bounce room and face painting. Adult admission includes a reusable Govino wine glass and fi ve wine tastings; beer will be sold separately. Additional tastings will be available for purchase, as will bottles from all wineries. Camping is available for a nominal fee, and shuttle services are available.

As a precursor to the large event, a wine paired dinner will be hosted at Blazin’ M Ranch June 16. Honoring Henry Scheurman, the fi rst grape grower and winemaker in the Verde Valley before and during Prohibition, this event will feature six chefs pairing each course with a wine from six wineries. The menu will be a “Fine Dining” version of the comfort food the early settlers may have been eating on the Schuerman ranch. Think gardens, orchards, stream fi shing, hunting and gathering. As an added treat, many descendants of Schuerman will also be attending the meal and they are providing us with old photos and memorabilia.

For event information, call 928.639.3004 or visit www.tiltedearthfestival.com.

Bigger & Better: Tilted Earth Festival 2016

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Cushman & Wakefi eld announced last month that Cox Communications Arizona signed a lease at Blackhawk Corporate Center, a three-building complex at 2902 and 3010 West Agua Fria Freeway and 20401 North 29th Ave. in Phoenix.

Senior Directors Tim Whittemore and Mike Sayre represented Blackhawk Offi ce 2015 LLC, an entity of Cohen Equities from New York, in the lease negotiations. Cox Communications Arizona is a leading provider of advanced digital video, internet, telephone and home security and automation, relocated from one of the three buildings within the project to another and leased approximately 52,327 square feet of space.

“The Deer Valley submarket and its southern neighbor, the I-17 Corridor, provide a strong employment base that is highly attractive to tenants seeking space in the Valley,” says Whittemore. “Employers located within the area have access to nearly 380,000 workers within a 20-minute commute and within a 30-minute commute the number increases to more than 560,000.”

Built in 1998, Blackhawk Corporate Center is located in the prestigious and high-demand Deer Valley submarket, which is ideally situated at the Loop 101 and Interstate 17 Freeway interchange. The total project size is 252,350 square feet and occupies 23.95 acres of land. The center is currently 70 percent occupied.

For more information, visit www.cushmanwakefi eld.com or www.cox.com.

Cox Communications Relocates & Expands To Blackhawk

Corporate Center

Project Smoke Book Dinner At Southern Rail

James Beard Award winning and New York Times bestselling author, and general barbecue master, Steven Raichlen, is coming to town with his newest book, Project Smoke. Southern Rail is partnering with neighbor, Changing Hands Bookstore, to bring guests an exclusive evening with Raichlen and the barbecue dishes he’s become famous for. Guests will be able to meet the man Esquire calls “America’s master griller,” while enjoying a three-course meal, prepared by Chef Justin Beckett, inspired by the bold fl avors

from Project Smoke. Barbeque lovers will have an exclusive opportunity to meet with Raichlen as he greets tables, personalizes books, chats about cutting-edge smoking techniques and shares his culinary wisdom.

Each ticket includes a three-course barbecue dinner courtesy of Chef Beckett, one copy of Project Smoke and time to meet with Raichlen. Tickets are $79 per person; bourbon pairing is available for an additional $18. Tickets must be purchased in advance at projectsmoke.brownpapertickets.com

The event will be held Sunday, June 5, with dinner seating beginning at 6pm, with the fi nal seating at 8:15pm. Southern Rail is located at 300 West Camelback Road in Phoenix. For more information, call 602.200.0085 or visit www.southernrailaz.com.

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Join members of the National Association of Women Business Owners(NAWBO), Phoenix Chapter, and their guests at the June 1 Desert Diamonds Awards Gala.

“Get ready to be inspired by the collaboration and successes of NAWBO members who will be recognized in six award categories,” says Nancy Sanders, president of NAWBO Phoenix. “We are fortunate to have local personality Heidi Fogelsong serve as the emcee for this year’s event.”

Finalists for Business Owner of the Year are:• Tracie Rollins, The Rollins Advantage

• Paula Wittekind, CDQ Learning

• Connie Zimmerlich, ClickChick Photography

Finalists for Member of the Year are:• Jody Owen, Business simplifi er, systems creator, status quo

disrupter and consciousness opener

• Kristin Slice, Empowered-Lab Communications


Bridge Builder of the Year fi nalist is:• Jackie Wszalek, Splash Printing and Marketing

Unsung Hero fi nalists are:

• Jody Owen, Business simplifi er, systems creator, status quo disrupter and consciousness opener

• Susan Ratliff, Susan Ratliff Presents


Spirit of NAWBO Sisterhood fi nalists are:

• Wendy McClellan, Structure for Success

• Clarisse Ringwald, Clarisse Color Creations, LLC


Corporate Partner of the Year fi nalists are:

• Splash Printing & Marketing

• UPS

• Western International University

The Desert Diamonds Awards Gala begins at 11:30am in Phoenix. Cost for the June 1 luncheon meeting is $50 for members, $60 for guests. For additional information about the meeting location and to make reservations, visit www.nawbophx.org.

NAWBO To Honor MembersAt June Meeting

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The North Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (NPCC) will hold its next monthly Business Resource & Networking Luncheon Tuesday, June 14, at Stonecreek Golf Club, 4435 E. Paradise Village Parkway South in Phoenix, and Tuesday, June 28 (location to be determined). The luncheon events are held from 11:30am-1:30pm.

The Chamber’s next Mix & Mingle event will be held Thursday, June 23, from 5:30-7:30pm, at Offi Centric, 2730 West Agua Fria Freeway, Suite 100, in Phoenix.

In addition, the Chamber will host a “Brains Over Breakfast” professional development group event June 28, from 7-8am, at the Chamber offi ce, 3141 East Beardsley Road, Suite 120, in Phoenix. The event offers an hour of discussion on various aspects of sales and marketing, and is free for members; $5 for guests.

Established in 1963, the mission of the NPCC is to unite the people and spheres of infl uence in commerce, industry, education, philanthropy and the professions to work together for the development of the Greater North Phoenix area. The Chamber believes that by fostering business growth and prosperity, the quality of life of the entire area is improved.

For additional information, call 602.482.3344 or visit www.northphoenixchamber.com.

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Summer Shows AtFountain Hills Theater

Fountain Hills Theater (FHT) offers two shows this month to entertain area residents. First up, the Fountain Hills Youth Theater will present Miss Minnie’s Melodramodeon, June 3-12.

Poor Miss Minnie…she has been forced to become the reluctant manager of her old father’s melodrama theater, ‘The Melodramodean’ since he has suddenly and mysteriously taken ill (He thinks he’s a chicken!) right before the judging of the grand melodrama competition. Throw in a devious and insincere leading man, a deceitful developer and a large cast of misfi ts and ne’er-do-wells, and poor Minnie faces her biggest challenges ever. This is a Ross Collins original play.

Miss Minnie’s Melodramodeon is produced by Anne Kelleher and Allison Hacker, directed by Ross Collins and costume design by Mario Magana. The cast includes Zach Acridge, Allison Avery, Sarah Brown, Spencer Cihak, Ross Collins, Hunter DiGrazia, Sebastian Harris-Wylde, Lachlan Henderson, Alexandra Hurney, Luke Hurney, Connor Klein, Patrick Moyse, Mike Romano, Chloe Rozalsky, Erin Schumacher and Rebecca Steiner.

FHT brings Lend Me a Tenor: The Musical to stage June 24 – July 10. The riotous tale of mistaken identities and unexpected romance explodes in this brand new musical comedy based on the Tony award-nominated play. It’s 1934 and Opera virtuoso Tito Merelli is about to revive Otello for the 10-year anniversary of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company. When Tito becomes unexpectedly incapacitated, a suitable replacement must be found. Max, the Opera Director’s sheepish assistant, is charged with the daunting task. Who is cavalier enough to replace him? With the help of a menacing soprano, a tenor-struck ingénue, a jealous wife and the Cleveland Police department, mayhem, lunacy and shear panic ensue, but in the end the show must always go on. Fountain Hills Theater is located at 11445 North Saguaro Boulevard. For tickets and information, call 480.837.9661, Extension 3, or visit www.fhtaz.org.

Pictured, L-R: Sarah Brown, Hunter DiGrazia, Spencer Cihak, Mike Romano and Rebecca Steiner

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Family-FriendlyFourth

CelebrationJoin the Town of Fountain Hills, friends and neighbors

at the Fourth at the Fountain Independence Day celebration. The festivities will kick off at 6pm with music, games and prizes. DJ Steve Grosse will keep the whole family moving and grooving with great tunes throughout the night. The Fourth at the Fountain program will conclude with a majestic fi reworks display at 9pm over the park’s picturesque lake. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets and picnic baskets to relax and enjoy an evening full of fun throughout the park. Food vendors will also be on hand with Italian ice, frozen lemonade and other goodies to help beat the heat.

Frisbees, balls and other games are welcomed, but no glass, alcohol, personal fi reworks or sparklers will be allowed. Pets should be kept home for their safety.

Fountain Park is located at 12925 North Saguaro Boulevard. For more information, visit www.experiencefountianhills.org, or visit the Fourth at the Fountain Facebook page.

Chamber To Hold Ribbon Cutting Event The Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce will hold

a ribbon cutting event at Thrivent Financial Wednesday, June 8, from 5-6pm. Chamber members and area residents are invited to join in the celebration and welcome Thrivent Financial to the community. Refreshments will be served. The event will be held at 16930 East Palisades, Suite 101-C, on the northwest corner of Palisades and Saguaro. Learn more about the business by calling 480.226.6524, or visit www.thrivent.com.

To learn more about the Chamber, call 480.837.1654 or visit www.fountainhillschamber.com.

Teens Big ScreenBook Club

The Maricopa County Library District, Fountain Hills Branch, invites area teens to join a book club that has a bit of a cinematic fl air and pairs reading with viewing – the Big Screen Book Club. Attendees will meet quarterly to discuss, screen chat or watch books that have become box offi ce hits. Play trivia on this quarter’s book Between Shades of Grey by Ruta Sepetys. The winner will receive two movie tickets. Pick up a copy of the next book, The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde.

The book club is for teens ages 12-17 years old. Funded by the Fountain Hills Friends of the Library, the next event will be held on June 11 from 3-4pm in the Conference Room.

The Fountain Hills Branch is located at 12901 North La Montana Drive. For information on all of the summer library programs, call 602.652.3000 or visit www.mcldaz.org and search for the Fountain Hills Branch.

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SWTC Yarn Company LaunchesThe Yarn Outlet Store In Anthem

SWTC Yarn Company announced the launch of The Yarn Outlet Store in Anthem.

Jonelle Kelly, owner of SWTC Yarn Company and The Yarn Outlet Store, has been knitting since the age of 8 and has written several books on the topic. She has also been at the helm of SWTC Yarn Company for more than 16 years. Through her company, Kelly manufactures and delivers eco-luxury yarn to knitters and crocheters around the world. The Phoenix-based company is excited to branch out and offer a premium outlet store in Anthem.

According to Kelly, “We’re the only Yarn Store in the North Valley and, as a Manufacturer’s outlet, we’re able to offer some amazing yarn at great prices with beautiful pattern support. It’s a haven for creatives.”

The Yarn Outlet Store is open Tuesday through Saturday and can be found on I-17 to the North Phoenix neighborhood of Anthem near the Outlets at Anthem. The new outlet offers incredible deals on an ever-changing inventory of yarns.

“In our outlet store, you may fi nd one-of-a-kind yarn, specials that are deeply discontinued or a fabulous yarn deeply discounted thanks to a slightly damaged label.

You will be thrilled with the prices,” says Kelly.More information can be found at www.yarnoutletstore.com.

Anthem Annual Independence Day Celebration Returns

Anthem will hold its 17th annual Independence Day Celebration July 3 in Community Park from 6-10pm. The popular event includes wet and dry rides/infl atables, food vendors, DJ/dancing, fi reworks and more.

Dry rides/infl atables will be on Softball Field #1; water rides will be located on Softball Fields #2 and #3. Each individual is required to have a wristband to ride the slides or use the infl atables. They are available for an early-bird price of $12 during June at the Anthem Community Center, 41130 North Freedom Way. Wristbands will also be available for purchase at the event for $15 each. Wristbands are non-refundable and non-replaceable.

The event will conclude with the National Anthem and the fi reworks fi nale at 9:30pm, weather permitting.

Residents and guests are welcome to bring food and non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy picnic-style in the park. Outside food and beverages are not permitted within the fenced fi eld areas. Attendees are encouraged to visit the Food Court and Rotary Beer Garden on Softball Field #4.

As a reminder, attendees are not allowed

to bring or launch personal fi reworks at ACC Community Park; however, lawn chairs or blankets to watch the fi reworks in the open areas of the park are recommended (no seating will be permitted inside fenced fi eld areas).

ACC Community Park is located at 41703 North Gavilan Peak Parkway in Anthem. For information, visit www.onlineatanthem.com/independence-day.

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COMMUNITY VOICESMELANIE TIGHEPhoenix Book Enthusiast

Dog-Eared Review:It’s Your Life...Own It!

Do you remember The Secret, by Rhonda Byrne? How many of us read it, tried to put

it into practice, and yet found ourselves a bit disappointed when the promised ‘magic’ never materialized?

Well, Arizona author Christie Bakeman has been there and done that, and her book, It’s Your Life...Own It! fi lls in the blanks Byrne’s bestseller missed.

Bakeman offers sound and sage advice for anyone who’s ready to take ownership of their life and make the changes needed to live more fully and intentionally. Readers will fi nd It’s Your Life...Own It! helpful for all ages and all stages of life.

Melanie Tighe is with Dog-Eared Pages bookstore in Phoenix, 16428 North 32nd Street. Visit www.dogearedpagesusedbooks.com.

By Dr. “Brett the Vet” CordesArizona Animal Hospital

Sci entists at the Translational Genomics Research Institute, or TGen, are looking to man’s best friend to fi nd answers for deadly diseases in people and pets.

TGen, a nonprofi t based in Phoenix, is leading the way in studying dogs to develop new methods of early detection and fi nding smarter treatments for everything from cancer to Valley Fever.

Because canines and humans have roughly the same numbers and types of genes, naturally occurring diseases like cancer closely resemble the same diseases in humans. Additionally, because of selective breeding, dogs have greater genetic uniformity, so fi nding disease-causing genes is easier.

Half of all dogs over age 10 will die from cancer, so TGen’s research is critical for our companion animals.

TGen is studying melanoma, lung cancer and osteosarcoma – a rare pediatric cancer that has a high incidence in dogs. In addition, the scientists are working to develop a canine cancer gene panel that would allow us to develop an affordable, rapid test for some canine cancers.

In our practice at Arizona Animal Hospital, we talk about proactive care, and what’s missing in veterinary medicine are those early screening tests, like mammography or colonoscopy or a genetic test for a certain disease. If we had the ability to screen these pets and let owners know that they were at a higher risk, then we could monitor them, helping us achieve our goal of longevity and better quality of life.

Valley Fever is fungal disease, indigenous to Arizona, and in severe cases, it can be deadly for both people and pets. TGen has launched an online

registry called Valley Fever P.A.W.S. (Prevention, Awareness, Working for Solutions) at www.tgen.org/vfpaws.

Dr. Bridget Barker, TGen’s lead researcher, is asking pet parents to submit information about their dogs – their breed (or breeds), how often they walk, whether they visit

dog parks or travel outside of the state. Dr. Barker will then analyze

this information and send DNA kits to dog owners to take a saliva sample from the dogs to determine the genetic underpinnings of

the disease. Dr. Barker needs both dogs

that have been diagnosed with Valley Fever, as well as those that

are healthy. At Arizona Animal Hospital, we are asking pet parents to participate in the study. No animals will be harmed in this research, and dogs have no problem generating drool for the DNA kits.

Dr. Barker’s project is part of TGen’s Dog and Human Precision Medicine Initiative, and I am proud to serve on their National Advisory Committee. Launched in 2009, the program uses less-invasive saliva, blood and tumor samples from dogs to help diagnose and treat cancer, neurological disorders and infectious disease like Valley Fever.

Quantity of life, and quality of life, are two pillars that support all of TGen’s research – both for people and pets – and these are important tenets of our practice. I invite you to learn more about TGen’s Dog and Human Precision Medicine Initiative – and make a donation to support their research – at www.tgen.org/canine.

Arizona Animal Hospital is located at 31313 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 160, in Scottsdale. For additional information, call 480.686.8083 or visit www.arizona animalhospital.com.

FOOTHILLS ANIMAL RESCUE PET OF THE MONTH

Veteran Career Fair To Be HeldRecruitMilitary, an organization that helps military veterans and military

spouses connect with employers that seek to attract, hire and retain A merica’s best talent, will hold a Veteran Career Fair June 9.

Disabled American Veterans will team up with RecruitMilitary to host this free hiring event for veterans, transitioning military personnel, National Guard members, Reserve members and spouses.

RecruitMilitary has held 20 events in Phoenix, drawing 8,851 attendees and 775 exhibitors.

“RecruitMilitary job fairs maintain a track record of helping veterans fi nd meaningful employment,” says President and CEO Peter Gudmundsson. “Just last year, 56 percent of veteran job seekers expected to secure an interview as a result of their participation in a RecruitMilitary job fair and employers were expected to extend as many as 38,700 interviews and more than 12,000 job offers.”

The June 9 event will be held from 11am-3pm at Talking Stick Resort Arena, 201 East Jefferson Street in Downtown Phoenix. For more information, visit www.recruitmilitary.com.

Meet Lawrence, A Two-Year-OldWired Hair Terrier Mix

Lawrence is a sweet, shy boy who would make a great companion to an active family. Because he is a little shy, he would probably do best with older children. He is bouncy, happy and loads of fun.

Lawrence is neutered, up-to-date with routine shots, micro-chipped and his adoption fee is sponsored.

Go to the rescue to meet Lawrence and give him a chance at a happy home and a family who loves him. Foothills Animal Rescue is located at 23030 North Pima Road in Scottsdale.

For information, call 480.488.9890 or visit www.foothillsanimal.org.

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MAYOR PETERSON WRITES...

MAYORTown of Carefree

480.488.3686www.carefree.org

By Mayor Les Peterson

For the past year, the Carefree Town Council, along with many generous local individuals and businesses, have focused on making signifi cant improvements to the downtown commercial area and the Carefree Desert Gardens. These improvements have been designed to make this area better suited to fulfi ll resident’s needs and a more enjoyable experience for residents and visitors. Notable improvements include the addition of the Kiwanis Splash Park within the Gardens suitable for families looking to cool-off in the warmer months, new street lighting and lamps throughout the downtown area and “Gateways” to mark key entry points into the

downtown area. The remaining major element is to landscape the medians in the primary roadways after the current construction of the bike lanes is completed.

The next development phase of the Town consists of developers andexisting property owners building and renovating to create even more excitement. Developer Ed Lewis launched his “Easy Street Luxury Condo” along Easy Street in the downtown area, soon to break ground in July. Harry Vardakis, Broker/Owner Palm Desert Realty, broke ground at 7405 Nonchalant Avenue, offering luxury offi ce suites for the executive desiring a home offi ce away from home.

Complementing this new construction is a major remodel of the Bashas’ grocery store, which starts in late July and is scheduled to be completed by Thanksgiving 2016. The remodeling will take place at night so the business will remain open during regular business hours to accommodate the store’s many customers. The project will include a Starbucks, as well as a wide range of capital improvements such as a salad bar, sushi bar, improvements to the dairy and meat cases and an entire new interior decorating approach to dramatically improve the customer’s shopping experience.

Carefree is continuing to move into several phases of exciting developments and I encourage you to explore the Town and see for yourself. For more information, go to www.visitcarefree.com.

Downtown Carefree Development: The Next Phase

Harry Vardakis Named2016 Spirit of Carefree

Award Recipient At the May 3 Town Council

meeting, Mayor Les Peterson honored Harry Vardakis, real estate broker and developer, with the third annual Carefree Spirit Award. The Spirit of Carefree Award, underwritten by Sanderson Lincoln, is an annual award given to a Carefree resident who shows above-and-beyond dedication to the community and its residents.

Vardakis has lived in Carefree 45 years and over that time he has purchased eight properties in Carefree, including four buildings in the commercial district.

“Harry has always been a profound believer that the Town should stay ahead of the curve,

not behind it, and believes Carefree has a great future. His positive attitude and ambition to not slow down is infectious,” says Mayor Peterson.

He recently broke ground on a luxury offi ce complex adjacent to the downtown area and has long been known by his tenants to be a landlord that “listens and works with them,” especially during tough times. He has also generously reduced the lease costs on the offi ce space for the Foothills Caring Corps so that they may continue to have a home in Carefree to serve hundreds of local seniors daily.

Debbra Determan, executive director of the Caring Corps shared, “Harry has been extremely supportive of the Caring Corps and believes in helping residents remain independent in their own homes. He reached out to help us locate a storefront site on Easy street so people who need our services can easily access us. He is such a fi rm believer in the Town and all the services that can be made available to residents. His caring spirit truly makes him a Town treasure.”

Originally from New Jersey, Vardakis and his wife, Marti, had visited Arizona often and purchased a parcel of land in Carefree with the intent of eventually retiring. After moving to Arizona in the1960’s, Vardakis was busy in retail, sold the fl ourishing business and soon his wife coaxed him to get into real estate. Her ambitions were escalated when he was invited to join a team of Carefree developers, which helped Vardakis launch a name for himself in the community. Since 1968, Vardakis has thrived as a vital businessman and owner of Palm Desert Realty of which he still leads the company located at 30 Easy Street in Carefree, along with a team of real estate professionals.

About the AwardThe Spirit of Carefree award consists of a dichroic glass sculptor, handcrafted by

local glass artisan Peggy Pettigrew Stewart, who is known for her fascination with light and prismatic color in her glass art. The colors of the glass change with the light and tend to mimic the desert sunrise and sunsets seen over Black Mountain due to the native minerals of gold, copper and silver formed and melted into the glass at 1600 °F degrees.

Pictured L-R: Artist Peggy Pettigrew Stewart, Spirit of Carefree Award Recipient Harry Vardakis and Carefree Mayor Les Peterson

Photo: Site of future luxury offi ce suites at 7405 Nonchalant Avenue.

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An Afternoon With Nicole I was looking forward to a weekend visit

with Nicole, our 11-year-old granddaughter, and searching for things she might like to do. I

thought of the iconic Sugar Bowl ice cream parlor in Old Town Scottsdale. She liked the idea and I had never been to the popular restaurant.

Nicole is now old enough to carry on an adult conversation with her Grandpa and young enough to hold my hand when we walked around busy Old Town Scottsdale on a late Saturday afternoon.

The Sugar Bowl hostess seated us in a pink booth. Scanning the restaurant, Nicole remarked, “There sure is a lot of pink in here.” We looked over the menu with its decadent choices of banana splits, malts and sandwiches. Nicole told the waitress she wanted a hot dog and a French vanilla ice cream cone. I ordered chocolate malt along with my grilled cheese sandwich.

Waiting for our food, I asked a typical grandpa question, “How’s school?” She said, “Good, but I have tests next week.” She told me the tests would determine which sixth grade classes

she’ll be taking next fall in middle school. “How do you think you will do on the tests?” She said, “I’ll probably get a high green.” I had never heard of a green score. She said, “Green means,

“I’m right where I need to be.”I wondered what ever happened to A’s and B’s and I realized her fi fth grade experience is quite different

than mine was 67 years ago. As I thought about the tests she would be taking next week I said, “Nicole, I am so proud of you. You are right where you need to be.”

On the way home she fell asleep in the car and I was fi lled with joy of this special person.

Allen Nohre lives in Carefree with his wife, Kathie. He is a writer at Terros and can be reached at [email protected].

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Foothills Food BankSeeks Van Drivers

Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center is in need of volunteer drivers to conduct food pick-ups at local stores (Fry’s, Safeway, Sprouts, Trader Joe’s and others). According to executive director Pam DiPietro, many food bank volunteers vacation in the summer creating a critical need for back-up drivers.

Volunteers must have an SUV, small truck or be able to drive the food bank’s van. Additional requirements include approximately two hours per day, one day a week between the hours of 7-10am. Volunteers who are interested should contact John Murphy at [email protected] or Michelle Reyes at 480.488.1145.

For more information, call the Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center at 480.488.1145 or visit www.foothillsfoodbank.com. The Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center is located at 6038 East Hidden Valley Drive in Cave Creek.

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Comes To Life InCarefree Desert Gardens

World-renowned artist and sculptor Ray Villafane was busy at work throughout the month of May to create art like no other – massive sand sculptures – within the Carefree Desert Gardens.

The amazing 20-ton sculpture will be on display in the center of the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion through August.

Villafane is an internationally-acclaimed American sculptor who has traveled around the globe fashioning exceptional fi gure s and scenes out of pumpkins, sand and snow. And, based upon the overwhelming success and attendance of the “Enchanted Pumpkin Garden” this past October, the Town of Carefree unanimously voted to have Villafane back for seasonal town events through 2016-17.

For more information on the Town of Carefree, visit www.carefree.org. For more photos of Villafane’s work, visit www.villafanestudios.com.

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Hot Summer Show Reception

Desert Foothills Library invites residents to its Hot Summer Show Reception June 4 from 4-5:30pm. Enjoy Prosecco and light hors d’oeuvres and meet the artists whose work is displayed at the Desert Foothills Gallery. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event.

Desert Foothills Library is located at 38443 North Schoolhouse Road in Cave Creek. For information, call 480.488.2286 or visit www.desertfoothillslibrary.org.

June Chamber MeetingsThe Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce invites

area business owners and residents to mix and mingle at its monthly mixer event. The Chamber will hold its next mixer Wednesday, June 8, from 5:30-7pm, at Arizona Animal Hospital, 31313 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 160, Scottsdale (www.arizonaanimalhospital.com).

The Chamber will hold its next Business Breakfast Thursday, June 30, from 8-9:30am at Harold’s Cave Creek Corral, 6895 East Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek (www.haroldscorral.com). The cost for the breakfast is $7 for member and $10 for non-members.

For information about the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce, call 480.488.3381 or visit www.carefreecavecreek.org.

Pop Into The GalleryThe Sonoran Arts League’s The Gallery at el Pedregal features

one-of-a-kind artwork from more than 40 League members in a variety of mediums. The artwork is rotated often to keep The Gallery fresh and exciting.

Visitors can watch Artists in Residence demonstrating their work every day. They are ready to talk about the work, mediums, technique and philosophy and even start a spur-of-the-moment pop-up project.

Residents can sign up for an art workshop – for beginner to advanced students of all ages and abilities – or attend events like the Trunk Show Art Event and the weekly Pop-Up Wednesday events from 4-6pm.

Gallery hours are 11am-6pm. For more information, call 480.575.6658 or visit www.theleaguegallery.com.

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Gary Meadors, founder and chairman of the Goodguys Rod and Custom Association, passed away on December 27, 2015 at the age of 76. An automotive enthusiast since childhood, Gary founded Goodguys in 1983. Under his vision, the group has since grown into a leading automotive event production company with over 70,000 members worldwide.

Growing up on a farm in the small town of Dinuba, California, Gary’s passion for cars ignited at an early age. By age 16, he had modifi ed his fi rst hot rod, a 1947 Plymouth. As an adult, Gary divided his time between his career as a traveling salesman and his automotive hobby. He was instrumental in the creation of the Nor-Cal Early Iron Car Club, which produced the fi rst “Street Rod Mini Nationals” in Lodi in 1973.

Beginning in the 1970s, Meadors would convene with friends to talk about their shared love of cars on Saturday mornings at a Denny’s. These breakfast sessions soon evolved into the Danville Dukes, an informal group that attracted hundreds of members despite a lack of dues and offi cial leadership. Decades later, this tradition would resurface in the outskirts of Phoenix when Meadors founded the Carefree Cruisers.

Meadors’ passion for cars and building relationships with like-minded enthusiasts led him to establish Goodguys in 1983 with the help of Marilyn, his wife and former high school sweetheart. Among his numerous contributions to the organization, Meadors initiated the publication of The Goodguys Gazette, the group’s offi cial magazine, and helped to establish the Goodguys Trendsetter Award, which has helped numerous young hot rod afi cionados accelerate their careers by recognizing them as rising

stars in the fi eld. In 2009, Meadors appointed his son, Marc, as president of Goodguys. This move freed him and his wife to travel the country, forging connections with car lovers along the way.

When Meadors and Marilyn settled in Cave Creek in 2010, he sought to revive the Saturday morning routine that had become so popular with the Danville Dukes. Venues Café in Carefree agreed to host a weekly cruise-in of custom cars and hot rods. At no cost, car owners and spectators can admire between 30 and 60 unique, intriguing, and often expensive automobiles in the center of Carefree, which is known for its desert gardens, quaint vibe and sweeping mountain views. This creates a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere for hobbyists from a variety of backgrounds to connect with one another over a shared passion.

While Meadors’ zeal will live on as the Carefree Cruisers continue their tradition, his presence will be greatly missed. Ernie Oakes, a member of the group, had this to say about his long-time friend and fellow car enthusiast: “You wouldn’t fi nd a nicer, friendlier, car guy in the country. Meadors always had a smile and friendly handshake for everyone. As the Western Rodders Rep of Goodguys, we are going to miss Gary’s passion and love of people and cars.”

On March 12, Carefree Cruisers placed a copper sign at Venues Café in commemoration of Meadors. The group extends its gratitude to Floyd “Skeeter” Oldewurtel, designer of the sign, and Catherine Marr, owner of Venues.

Car enthusiasts are welcome to visit the cruise-in any Saturday morning or stop into Venues (34 Easy Street) to toast Meadors’ legacy.

Carefree Cruisers CommemorateGary “Goodguy” Meadors

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Desert Foothills Theater (DFT) summer camps have become so popular that they now have several camps offered including an Advanced Theatre Project. All camps have a production element and young artists learn a variety of musical theater skills. Camps and summer theater experiences are available for young people ages three to 25. This summer’s offerings include:

Creative KidsAct, play, sing and create

in this explorative theater camp. Students will expand their imagination and creativity to put together a production all their own. They will write, sing, dance, glue, draw and have a great time all while learning teamwork, self-confi dence, communication skills and more. Ages fi ve-seven. Two Sessions: June 6-17 and July 11-22. Held at Desert Sun Elementary School.

Advanced Acting CampStudents will learn advanced

techniques through improvisation, writing and acting. Write and create a play through exploration, imagination and ensemble work. Some techniques include Viewpoints, Uta Hagen and Improvisational Movement and more. Ages 13-19. Dates: July 2 – August 5

Musical Revue Camp I: Rock ‘N’ Roll Elvis Style

Learn music from The King. Sing and dance along while creating a mini musical revue. Sharing with family and friends on the last day of camp. Ages eight-14. Dates: June 6-10.

Advanced Musical Theatre Camp: Zoom!

In this fast-paced musical theatre camp, young artists put on an entire production in just two weeks...complete with costumes, sets, props, lights and more. Campers help paint sets, make props, put together costumes all while also rehearsing songs, learning choreography and getting great acting training in character development.

The camp culminates in a high-energy hilarious new musical written in English pantomime style, which means it is overfl owing with silly puns and site gags along with toe-tapping tunes.

This year’s production, Zoom, is the story of the Tortoise and the Hare as never seen them before, complete with greedy corporate executives, wild racecar rides and more. Ages eight-14. Dates: June 20 – July 1.

Musical Revue Camp II: Beauty and the Beast

Sing, dance, act and create a mini musical revue featuring music from Beauty and the Beast. Work with a professional choreographer and musical director to put it all together and share with family and friends on the last day. Ages eight-14. Dates: July 11-15.

Musical Revue Camp III: Motown Mayhem

Sing, dance, act and create a mini musical revue based on the music of Motown. Work with a professional choreographer and musical director to put it all together and share with family and friends on the last day. Ages eight-14. Dates: July 18-22.

Advanced Theatre Project: The Diary of Anne Frank

In this advanced theatre project, young theatre artists, under the direction of Scott Johnson, work together from the bottom up to produce an intense summer drama. While participation is free, participants work together to run the business side of the production as well. They raise money; beg, borrow and plead items for costumes, sets and props; and market the production so ticket sales can help cover the cost of the show. This summer, participants will work on a production of The Diary of Anne Frank. Ages 16-25.

All camps are held at the DFT Arts Learning Center, unless otherwise noted. For complete details or to register, visit www.dftheater.org and click on the “Summer Camp” link under “Study Theater.”

Theatrical Summer Camp Offered Through DFT


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MAYOR FRANCIA WRITES...By Mayor Vincent Francia

There is value in leaving things as they are.Spur Cross is an example of that. In 2000, after years

of stressing about the fate of those 2,500 acres, after a community grass roots effort, after frantic negotiations with the State and County and after a self-imposed property tax, Spur Cross was saved from development.

The result has been those 2,500 acres have been pretty much left in their natural state. True, subsequent clean up and fencing was done, trails have been forged and Spur Cross has its own Ranger. But the Preserve is now and what it has been for hundreds of years: Sonoran Desert.

There is value in being able to adapt. The desert is a master adaptor.

In 2009, Cave Creek annexed land to the west in order to protect the community from a neighboring city’s encroachment. As part of the annexation 4,000 acres were set aside in Preserved Open Space in a 20-year agreement with the State Land Trust (SLT). Since that time various proposals have been made with the SLT to secure this land into permanent open space status.

The recent proposal being worked on with the SLT is called mitigation banking (MB). Although MB is a complex process its end game is simple: To secure the 4,000 acres in permanent open space, just like Spur Cross. The way it works, is state-wide developers are allowed to “bank” land credits in exchange for considerations given to their development. The banked credits in turn are applied to acres of land preserved in the 4,000 acres.

In the not too distant future, the preservation of the 4,000 will be secured. In the not too distant future these 4,000 acres will be like Spur Cross. And like Spur Cross, they will be left alone to be a desert.

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Experience The History Of Arizona At Cartwright’s

Marshall Trimble

Dolan Ellis

The Sixth Annual Cartwright’s Sonoran Ranch House History Dinner series, which kicked off in May, continues this month. Cartwright’s welcomes guests every other Wednesday through October 26 for stories, songs and sagas from some of the Valley’s most colorful and knowledgeable spinners. This year’s dinners are sponsored by Sanderson Lincoln and promise to be the best yet.

Cartwright’s combines a love for area history, matched only by its world-class Sonoran-inspired fare. Like its namesake, the Cartwright family, who settled in the North Valley in 1877, Cartwright’s has carved its own place in these rugged desert foothills with hard work, integrity and the fortitude to build a legacy. Join them in preserving the values and the folkways that have drawn folks Westward for over 150 years.

Each history dinner begins with no-host cocktails in the award-winning Cartwright’s Sonoran Ranch House Ranch Room, followed by three-course dinner selections

carefully prepared by chef Brett Vibber and pastry chef Amanda Crick. Diners can sit back, relax and be regaled by stories of the Old West, and follow along with escapades and shenanigans.

The June 8 dinner featured speaker is Marshall Trimble, Arizona’s Offi cial State Historian, presenting “They Went that-a Way: Outlawry and Justice.” In Arizona’s early days, there was a fi ne line between the law and the outlaws. Justice was often carried out by the working end of a revolver, or the dangling end of a rope. Trimble brings tales of thievery and scandal in this exciting presentation that will leave guests more than a little thankful that the West is already won.

The June 22 dinner features Dolan Ellis, Arizona’s Offi cial State Balladeer, presenting “Little-known Arizona.” Ellis has been exploring the remote corners of Arizona for decades, seeking out its secret places, researching its little-known stories and talking with its unique people. Very few people know of these secret little gems. This is a golden opportunity to get to know “real” Arizona a little bit better through Ellis’ original songs and large screen photography, created and gathered along his trails.

For menus and pricing details, visit www.cartwrightssonoranranchhouse.com/events. For reservations, call Cartwright’s between 12-9pm at 480.488.8031.

On April 26, the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce welcomed Country Financial – The Bennett Agency to the Chamber and business community.

Country Financial – The Bennett Agency is located at 7100 East Cave Creek Road, Suite 116, in Cave Creek. To learn more, visit https://representatives.countryfi nancial.com/scott.bennett or call 480.998.8209.

For more information about the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce, call 480.488.3381 or visit www.carefreecavecreek.org.

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CCUSD World Language Program Prompts AZ Seal of Biliteracy Law

Thirty Cactus Shadows High School (CCUSD) seniors have met the criteria to receive the Cave Creek School District’s Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish or French. Cave Creek Unifi ed School District has always advocated for multilingual graduates as a way of sending students out into the world ready to compete in the global economy. With well-articulated World Language Programs from kinder through 12th grade on all its campuses, students are able to meet the high levels of language profi ciency required by the District’s criteria on a national exam that covers speaking, listening, reading and writing in another language.

The CCUSD program prompted State Superintendent of Public Schools Diane Douglas to develop an AZ Statewide Seal (SB 1239). On May 12, after moving through the House and Senate with unanimous support, Governor Ducey signed the bill in to law. Arizona becomes the 19th state to establish a Seal of Biliteracy.

Contact Cristina Ladas, CCUSD World Language Programs Coordinator, at 480.518.4289 or [email protected] with program questions. For additional information, visit www.ccusd93.org.

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Watson TakesThe Road Less Traveled

Fast-forward to post college and a down economy, when Watson makes the decision to literally take the road less traveled.

“He had some hats that he had bought at the antique store and he restored them, and put them up for sale on the Internet – and they sold,” says Reinbolt. “So he says, ‘You know what, I think I’m going to make them now.’ So he started to work out of his little apartment and started to learn how to really build them, and make them from scratch.”

A dying art, with few opportunities to apprentice, Watson looked to some old hatters to further his hat-making education.

“They would give him little tidbits of information. They don’t give it all up…so he would take what little he could get from them knowledge-wise, along with what he would learn on his own, and it evolved into what you see today,” Reinbolt continues.

When Watson and his wife moved to Cave Creek a few years ago, he knew that he needed a storefront to continue his craft. So in 2012, Watson’s Hat Shop was born.

“We started out by Bryan’s BBQ,” says Reinbolt, “literally in a space of 450 square feet, we could only afford half of that. So we stayed on one side of the room.”

Watson’s has seen tremendous growth since that time, and in October 2015 moved into its new store, built out to refl ect the early 1900s, in Stagecoach Village.

A passion for the craft of hat making shows not only in the end product, but in the process as well.

Using restored equipment, some from more than a century ago, Watson is truly old-school. They bought one of the oldest hat shops in Boston (operating from 1860-1989), and, among other tools, use a 120-year-old conformateur from Paris. “It gives us an exact template of your head, so you get that perfect fi t.”

Watson also prides himself on sourcing materials from American suppliers.

“All of the raw materials that go into our felt hats, all of it is 100 percent made in the U.S.,” he says, “We’re really big on that.”

Watson’s creates custom hats for just about every taste – dress, cowboy, Aussie, Panama and a number of styles for the ladies. They also provide restoration services and carry a number of accessories. But regardless of the style, Watson keeps his focus fi rmly on the craftsmanship of his product.

“What we focus on is making a high quality, custom, vintage hat. Something that is going to last. Something that is going to hold up.”

Watson’s Hat Shop is located at 7100 East Cave Creek Road, Suite 148, in Cave Creek. For more information, call 480.595.9777 or visit www.watsonshatshop.com. | CST

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Restaurants & Merchants Team Up For Spectacular

Independence Day Celebration

Celebrate Independence Day early at Cave Creek’s spectacular 3rd of July Fireworks Extravaganza, which takes place at sunset on Sunday, July 3, and is being hosted by Harold’s Corral, 6895 East Cave Creek Road, and the Roadhouse, 6900 East Cave Creek Road. The festive, family-friendly celebration starts at 5pm with live music, kid’s activities, food and drink specials at both restaurants and great seating to view the fi reworks, which begin at sunset behind Harold’s. A free shuttle service will be available to transport people around town from 6pm-12am. Carefree Resort & Conference Center and the Cave Creek Merchants & Events Association are also supporting the event as sponsors.

With the help of Rural Metro, the fi reworks are safely shot off from a hill behind Harold’s, making the largest display in Cave Creek one of the most exhilarating shows in the Valley. Admission is free at both restaurants with open seating, fi rst come fi rst serve. At Harold’s Corral, reserved seats outside are available for $15 for a two-top, $20 for a four-top and $35 for a 10-top.

Patrons are encouraged to take a staycation and spend the weekend exploring the many shops, boutiques, art galleries and restaurants in the area. Carefree Resort & Conference Center will be offering discounted room rates for the holiday weekend. For more details, call 480.488.5300 or visit www.carefree-resort.com.

For more information about the 3rd of July Fireworks Extravaganza, contact Harold’s Corral at 480.488.1906 or www.haroldscorral.com or the Roadhouse at 480.488.3300 or www.cavecreektaphaus.com.

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Ranging in elevation from 2,000 feet to 3,060, Cave Creek Regional Park is a 2,299-acre desert oasis that provides any hiker and equestrian majestic views. The Go John Trail loops around a mountain to provide the illusion of being miles away from civilization. In the 1870s, fever stricken gold seekers staked their dreams on the jasper-studded hills. Guided trails to these sites give visitors an opportunity to travel back in time.

Here are a few of the Ranger-led programs scheduled for June.

Feeding Frenzy: June 4 – See the Ranger feed the park’s collection of cool and creepy carnivores. Snakes swallow their prey, whole. Scorpions don’t. And spiders? Guests can fi nd out at the Nature Center from 10-11am.

Wilderness Survival: June 11 – This program is designed to prepare attendees for adventures in the wilderness. The Ranger will discuss planning and preparation, tools and gear, signals and shelters and fi re building. Expect this program to run 4-5 hours (from 9am-2pm, including breaks. Bring water and snacks, if desired. Meet in the Nature Center.

Ranger Mark’s Moonlight Madness March: June 17 – Meet Ranger Mark at the Nature Center to hike along one of the scenic trails by the light of the moon and stars; from 7-8:30pm. Be sure to bring a camera, plenty of water and a fl ashlight. Wear sturdy footwear and weather appropriate clothing. No pets.

Clay Mine Adventure: June 24 – Explore the Clay Mine and learn about the history of this site and learn how its contents were used to “cure what ailed ya.” Bring water, a fl ashlight and a camera. No pets. This program is in “open house” format that runs form 7-9pm. The last tour starts at 8:30pm.

Cave Creek Regional Park is located at 37900 North Cave Creek Parkway. For information, call 623.465.0431 or visit www.maricopacountyparks.net.

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School may be out for the summer, but that does not mean that the learning should end. Desert Foothills Library offers a number of ways to keep children of all ages busily engaged, entertained and in a learning environment through the summer months. Here are a few of the youth events taking place in June.

Movie & Games: June 3Youth ages 5-10 are invited to watch a PG rated

movie and play board games with other kids from 1:30-3:15pm. Snacks provided. Call to register.

Coding Club for Youth: All Tuesdays Learn how to code using software funded

by the Arizona State Library. Registration required. Limited to 12 people, if using a library computer. Those who have his or her own wi-fi -enabled laptop or tablet are guaranteed a spot. No experience necessary. Tutorials provided. Everyone learns at their own pace. Parental sign-up is required at fi rst session. Must be able to read at a third-grade level, or higher. For ages 8-14, the event runs 1-2:30pm.

Stranded, What to Eat: June 8Imagine being stranded on a

deserted island. Youth ages 11-14 will work in groups of three to four, for this fun outreach session with Arizona Science Center staff. Runs 2-3pm. Call to register. Space is limited.

Lego Builder’s Club: June 23Children ages 4 and up are invited

to attend this monthly building club. The club meets each month, from 4-5pm, to build with plastic blocks – both chunky and regular Lego blocks. Call to register.

Summer Learning At The LibraryTeen Night: June 17

Teens ages 12-17 are invited to this pizza, crafts and movie night; 5-10pm. Call to register by June 16.

Teen Doodle Art: June 23 & 29Teens ages 12-18 are encouraged to bring

their creativity to this drawing session; 1:30-3:30pm. Supplies will be provided. No experience necessary.

Find artistic doodling inspiration in Zentangle books, or create unique hand lettering for posters or personalized artwork. Call to register.

All events are free and take place at Desert Foothills Library, 38443 North Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek. For information, call 480.488.2286 or visit www.desertfoothillslibrary.org.

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Fourteen miniature donkeys fi nally arrived at Triple R Horse Rescue to meet their families and begin new lives in Arizona. The group made their way from a Texas donkey sanctuary to the ranch in Cave Creek. All of the tiny donkeys have found forever homes with loving families and will formally be adopted at the horse rescue.

The announcement that the mini donkeys were coming to Arizona generated interest from virtually all over the world. It seems people from Europe to Hawaii and New York, to Canada and all places in-between want a mini donkey of their own.

The public had the chance to see them in person in May before they went to their respective homes.

Triple R Horse Rescue is located at 44029 North Spur Cross Road in Cave Creek. For information, visit www.triplerhorserescueaz.com or call 602.396.8726.

Miniature DonkeysFind Forever Homes

Get The Blues At Bryan’s

(And BBQ Too!)Get a bit of a Blues vibe going

with iconic music man Chuck Hall, who will bring his guitar and his talents to Bryan’s Black Mountain BBQ. Hall’s next performance is June 10 from 6-8pm, with additional performances coming up. Visit the restaurant’s website for details.

Bryan’s Black Mountain BBQ is located at 6130 East Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. For more information, call 480.575.7155 or visit www.bryansbarbecue.com.

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Groundbreaking Held AtFood Bank & Resource Center

A groundbreaking event was held Saturday, May 14, at the Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center. According to executive director Pam DiPietro, the event was the offi cial kickoff for the expansion of the food bank’s Cave Creek headquarters.

“Foothills Food Bank will be extending the front of the building south to allow for more warehousing in the main building,” says DiPietro. “Our reception and packing area will move to the new addition allowing more space for foodstuff storage for our clients.”

DiPietro says the food bank continues to seek $100,000 in funds from donors to cover the cost of the new addition. Donors can pay via credit card, cash or PayPal.

For more information and to donate, call the Foothills Food Bank &Resource Center at 480.488.1145. The Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center is located at 6038 East Hidden Valley Drive in Cave Creek.

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Superintendent Cave Creek Unifi ed School District

DR. DEBBI BURDICK

SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE

In the Cave Creek Unifi ed School District (CCUSD), we pride ourselves on listening to our many shareholders and providing

multiple opportunities to hear from parents, community members, staff and students.

Two groups that meet monthly are the Superintendent’s Community Council and the Superintendent’s Student Cadre. The Council’s members are one-third parents, one-third community members and one-third staff. The Cadre members are

Cactus Shadows High School students, grades 9-12. Each spring, we bring the two groups together for a joint meeting where students and adults work collaboratively on a task. This year’s activity was on branding to identify how the members would inform someone not presently in our A+ District to enroll their children, to partner with us or to work for us. Here are some of the ideas presented:

• CCUSD is the #1 School District in Maricopa County for student achievement; #4 in math and #5 in English-Language Arts in Arizona, as measured by AzMERIT statewide exam.

• We are a World Language District with student coursework beginning in Kindergarten with Chinese, French and Spanish Instruction.

• Our teachers are highly qualifi ed, state and nationally recognized, motivating, engaging and caring. CCUSD has the highest percentage of National Board Certifi ed Teachers in AZ.

• School spirit is alive and well in CCUSD. With all of our schools feeding into Cactus Shadows High School, Falcon Pride is celebrated and embraced by the entire CCUSD community.

• There are a wide variety of school electives and extra-curricular activities, including an award-winning CS Press Newspaper, Literary Magazine, DECA Marketing/Business Club, Equestrian Program, Robotics and STEM and Language Immersion Programs, to name a few.

• Our schools keep a sense of community and a “small school feel” with large school programs. For example, our high school includes International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, Early College, Honors Courses, Career and Technical Ed, special education and online learning.

Come experience Cave Creek Unifi ed where students Start With Us…Grow With Us…Graduate With Us! Visit www.ccusd93.org.

To contact Dr. Burdick, call 480.575.2000. For more information on the Cave Creek Unifi ed School District, visit www.ccusd93.org.

Two PVSchools Make“Most Challenging” List

In May, Horizon High School (www.pvschools.net/hhs) and Pinnacle High School (www.pvschools.net/phs), both part of the Paradise Valley Unifi ed School District, made The Washington Post Most Challenging High School List. Pinnacle was ranked No. 13 in Arizona and No.1318 nationally and Horizon was ranked No. 20 in the state and No. 2208 nationally.

According to The Washington Post, schools are ranked through an index formula – the number of college-level tests given at the school during the previous calendar year divided by the number of graduates that year. Also included are the percentage of students who qualify for free and reduced lunches and the percentage of graduates who passed at least one college-level test during their high school career. Learn more at www.washingtonpost.com.

A signature is a powerful thing. Just ask John Hancock and the other men who signed of the Declaration of Independence. Handwriting is not a lost art and remains a very powerful means of communication. Parents display the handwritten notes of their children, handwritten cards and letters of a spouse are saved and re-read years later. A handwritten note provides a personal touch.

Unfortunately, with the amount of information that schools are mandated to teach, there is not much, if any, time spent teaching handwriting. Students, however, are still being asked to have good penmanship when turning in papers or taking tests. For many children, handwriting is a struggle as it requires a complex set of

fi ne motor skills that may not have developed properly in their early years.

Fortunately, there is help for children who are struggling and that help can be found at Scribble 2 Script. Founded in 2003, by Occupational Therapist Megan Eldridge, Scribble 2 Script is a locally owned and run company that is all about helping kids develop the skills necessary for proper handwriting.

“Handwriting is more than legibility; it helps children feel more confi dent and independent at school, which can ultimately lead to more success in the classroom,” says Eldridge.

Scribble 2 Script’s curriculum was developed by

Eldridge in an effort to address the needs of children on an individual basis.

“We personally evaluate each child and build a comprehensive program specifi c to their individual needs,” explains Eldridge.

Private instruction ensures each child receives the help they need to become successful.

Scribble 2 Script also offers summer camps to help give children the skills they need to succeed all while having fun. Weekly camps are available beginning June 6 – August 5.

Information is available at www.scribble2script.com or by calling 480.614.1232.

Scottsdale Community College (SCC) is offering fi ve non-credit cooking classes this summer – four for adults ages 18 and up, and one for kids ages eight to 13.

The classes will be taught by chefs in the SCC Culinary Arts Program and will be held in the Culinary Arts kitchen on campus. Students will learn new skills to enhance their cooking and cake decorating techniques.

Classes are limited to 10-12 students, so students are encouraged to enroll early to secure a spot.

The adult evening classes include:

• Healthy Cooking of Southeast Asia: June 6-8 and June 13-15; 5-9pm; Cost: $225

• Beginning Cake Decoration: June 6-8; 5-9pm; Cost: $175

• Introduction to Fondant and Gum-paste Cake Decorating: June 13-15; 5-9pm; Cost: $175

• BBQ and Butchering: June 6-8 and June 13-15; 5-9pm; Cost: $225

The kids’ daytime class is:

• Kids Cooking Camp: June 6-8; 10am-2pm; Cost: $125 (parents welcome)

More information about course content and required tools is available online at www.scottsdalecc.edu. For additional information, contact Chef Lewis Brown at 480.423.6097 or [email protected].

SCC Culinary ProgramOffers Summer Courses

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Thru June 19Rock Of Ages

Arizona Broadway Theatrewww.azbroadway.org; 623.776.8400

June 2-30Thursday Night ArtWalk

Downtown Scottsdale Arts Districtwww.scottsdalegalleries.com

June 2-3050th Annual SummerBand Concert Series

Murphy Parkwww.visitglendale.com/events;

623.930.2299

June 3Artlink First Fridays

Downtown Phoenixwww.artlinkphoenix.com; 602.256.7539

June 3-4The Earth – An HD Odyssey

The Phoenix Symphonywww.phoenixsymphony.org; 602.495.1999

June 3 – July 24Moon Over Buffalo

Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatrewww.desertstages.org; 480.483.1664

June 4Redhill – Spencer Jones

Mesa Arts Centerwww.mesaartscenter.com; 480.644.6500

June 4-5Experience Italy & Stradivarius:

Origins and LegacyMusical Instrument Museum

MIM.org or 480.478.6000

June 5Dwight YoakamCelebrity Theatre

www.celebritytheatre.com;602.267.1600

June 7Preservation Hall Jazz Band

Musical Instrument Museum

June 7Michael McDonald

Celebrity Theatre

June 8Fred Hersch and Anat Cohen


June 8 – July 10Avenue Q

Phoenix Theatrewww.phoenixtheatre.com;

602.254.2151

June 9Phoenix Mercury vs.

San Antonio StarsTalking Stick Resort Arena

www.phoenixmercury.com;602.252.9622

June 10Gloria Reuben &

the Marty Ashby Quartet Musical Instrument Museum

June 10-11Spiritrials: The Soul Justice Project

Mesa Arts Center

June 10-12Still Life With Iris

Youth Theatre Ensemble, Inc.at Tempe Center for the Artswww.childsplayaz.org/YETi;

480.350.2822, Ext. 2

June 10-19Scottsdale Cinematheque:

The Dying of the LightScottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org; 480.499.8587

June 10-26Disney’s The Little Mermaid

Valley Youth Theatre atHerberger Theater Center

www.vyt.com; 602.253.8188

June 1110th Annual Bloomsday Celebration

Irish Cultural Centerwww.azirish.org; 602.258.0109

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Chandler Center for the Artswww.chandlercenter.org; 480.782.2680

June 12 Phoenix Mercury vs. Chicago Sky

Talking Stick Resort Arena

June 14-19Newsies

ASU Gammagewww.asugammage.com; 480.965.3434

June 15The Del McCoury Band


June 16Joe Jackson

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

June 16John Mayall


June 18Feel The Magic

Dance Connection Scottsdaleat Mesa Arts Center

June 18Phoenix Mercury vs. Dallas Wings

Talking Stick Resort Arena

June 19Bolshoi Ballet Series: Don Quixote

Phoenix Art Museumwww.phxart.org; 602.257.1880

June 19John Carpenter: Live Retrospective

Mesa Arts Center

June 21African Guitar Summit


June 22 – July 10Old MacDonald

The Great Arizona Puppet Theaterwww.azpuppets.org; 602.262.2050

June 24J ohn Hollenbeck and the

Claudia QuintetMusical Instrument Museum

June 24-27 33rd Annual Phoenix

Volleyball FestivalPhoenix Convention Center

and US Airways Arenawww.volleyball-festival.com

June 26Cage the Elephant

Gila River Arena www.gilariverarena.com; 800.745.3000

June 29Phoenix Mercury vs.

Connecticut SunTalking Stick Resort Arena

July 1 Phoenix Mercury vs.

New York LibertyTalking Stick Resort Arena

July 5Selena Gomez: Revival Tour

Talking Stick Resort Arenawww.ticketmaster.com

Arizona’s largest and longest-running artist studio tour and sale, Hidden in the Hills (HITH), celebrates its 20th year during the last two weekends of November, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 18,19, 20 and November 25, 26, and 27. A signature event of the non-profi t Sonoran Arts League, Hidden in the Hills features more than 180 artists in 47 studio locations throughout the scenic Desert Foothills communities of Cave Creek, Carefree and North Scottsdale.

The free, self-guided studio tour offers seasoned collectors and art enthusiasts a rare chance to observe artists at work in their private studios, which are open to the public from 10am-5pm during the six-day tour. Each studio has one or more guest artists who also display and sell their work. All HITH artists are Sonoran Arts League members, and several will be coming from different parts of the state to participate in the annual event. Many guest artists also set up to demonstrate.

“This year’s Hidden in the Hills promises to be one of the best yet, with a wide variety of styles, mediums and price ranges,” says Pat Bell-Demers, Sonoran Arts League executive director and HITH event co-chair. “With our studio tour taking place the weekends before and after Thanksgiving, it’s also perfect for holiday shoppers who want to fi nd an original, unique gift.”

Known for including both nationally-recognized and emerging artists, Hidden in the Hills has attracted thousands of patrons over the past two decades.

“Many of our returning patrons have become clients and friends,” says HITH event co-chair and gourd artist Jane Boggs, who has been a studio host for 18 years. “And, it’s fun to see new patrons, who are fi rst discovering how many talented artists there are in our event.”

A staple of the Hidden in the Hills event has been the four-color, glossy artist directory, which includes a comprehensive listing of participating artists with an image of their art, a large, easy-to-read map of the studios, and advertisements from participating artists.

“Back in 1996, our budget for the entire tour was $250, so we didn’t start printing the artist directory until 1999. Our fi rst cover featured a brilliant piece by Claudia Hartley,” says HITH marketing chair Carole Perry, a glass artist who has opened her studio to patrons for all 20 years of the tour. “As Hidden in the Hills grew, we found that people not only collected the directories, they looked forward to learning who the featured cover artist was.”

Perry explained that HITH participating artists are invited to submit original pieces for consideration of the artist directory cover during a selection process, which took place on Saturday, May 14. More than 100 pieces of art were submitted and the committee chose “Wishing and Hoping” by Scottsdale artist Linda Korstad.

Korstad, who describes herself as a mixed media sculptor, says she loves working with clay and found objects. Her creations are often thought of as whimsical in nature and quirky.

For aditional information, call 480.575.6624, or visit www.hiddeninthehills.org.

Look for special coverage of the Hidden In The Hills 20th anniversary event in future issues of CITYSunTimes.

Arizona’s Largest andLongest-Running Artist Studio Tour Celebrates Twenty YearsDirectory cover artist named for 2016

Linda Korstad with “Wishing and Hoping” Photo by Farbman Photography

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• Tickets to dinner and a show at Arizona Broadway Theatre to see Shrek: Kathleen Garast of Scottsdale

• Tickets to Valley Youth Theatre’s production of The Little Mermaid: Del Atia of Scottsdale

• Tickets to see the Arizona Diamondbacks take on the Los Angeles Dodgers at Chase Field: Jayne Carroll of Cave Creek

JUNE CONTEST TICKET GIVEAWAY

[ ] A pair of tickets to dinner and a show at Arizona Broadway Theatre

to see Shrek, running July 15 – August 14

[ ] A pair of tickets to see the Arizona Diamondbacks take on the

Toronto Blue Jays at Chase Field, July 20

Death & DeceptionIn The Desert:

Arizona Mystery ConBilled as Arizona’s fi rst home-grown reader con for

mystery fans, Arizona Mystery Con takes place June 3-4 at Embassy Suites Phoenix-Scottsdale.

Friday night, June 3, will offer a multi-author signing event. Meet the authors, purchase their books at the on-site bookstore and get an autographed copy in an informal and casual atmosphere, or have a glass of wine with favorite authors, all between 6:30-8pm.

Saturday brings six sessions with authors and panels in the genres of choice, lunch with featured authors and more. Genres include Contemporary Crime, Historical Crime, Paranormal Crime, Thrillers and Suspense, Cozy Mysteries and Romantic Suspense.

All two-room suites are $99 per night for this event, and include a nightly “hosted” happy hour from 5:30-7:30pm, plus a cooked-to-order breakfast in the hotel’s dining-room, overlooking the golf course. Booking code DRE.

Embassy Suites Phoenix-Scottsdale is located at 4415 East Paradise Village Parkway South in Phoenix. Tickets to Arizona Mystery Con are $39. Attendees can fi nd more information and register at www.azmysterycon.com.

Roadhouse Cinemas Opens In Scottsdale

Roadhouse Cinemas, a local Arizona company, just opened its newest location in Scottsdale on May 13. The company spent over $3 million to renovate the former Ultra Star fi rst run theater located at the Pavilions Shopping Center at Indian Bend (Talking Stick) and 101.

“We are going to bring a new brand of ‘dine in Movie Theater’ to Scottsdale,” says Josh Snider, president. “Not only will Roadhouse

Cinemas include state of the art Digital Cinema and sound but will also include oversized comfy electric reclining chairs, wait staff, reserved seating, alternative content, great food, local beer, wine and lots of fun. Roadhouse Cinemas Scottsdale will be more than a place t o see a movie, it will be an experience.”

The unique cinema experience boasts reserved seating, a fun brewery/sports bar feel serving only local craft beers, fi rst-run fi lms and throwback movies, outdoor patio with live music, spacious auditoriums with large leather electric reclining seats and ample leg room, unique and fun pre-show, digital projection and Dolby 7.1 Digital Surround Sound, food from scratch (including a bakery), a selection of local craft beers and wines – and a push of a button will summon seat side service from wait staff. On Tuesday’s, admission prices are $6 for all seats all shows, and other specials are featured throughout the week.

Roadhouse Cinemas also serves unlimited refi lls of its non-GMO gourmet white for one low price and guests are encouraged to take home a complimentary bag of the “Roadie Corn” home with them.

There is a roadhouse style restaurant and bar area in the lobby with an adjoining outdoor patio. Guests don’t have to come to just see a movie. Lunch, Happy Hour and dinner are always available. The Roadhouse chef has developed creative food choices that are affordable and ideal for the concept. The menu features from-scratch entrees like fl atbread pizzas and burgers, as well as gelato from Villa Dolce, keg root beer fl oats, gourmet candies and award-winning cheesecakes.

For more information, call the Box Offi ce at 480.750.7296 or visit www.roadhousecinemas.com.

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What’s the best kept secret in Phoenix?

Valley Youth Theatre.We’re going to change

that. With you. And with, to paraphrase the boys from across the pond, “A little help from our friends.”

You may have heard this before – especially if you’ve been reading my columns. It’s been almost 27 years since I took the reins of this fl edgling theatre company, formed a board of directors, started accessing resources and “beating people up” for money to support what has

Photos courtesy of Deanna Dent

Billie Jo Herberger, VYT Producing Artistic Director Bobb Cooper and VYT Founder & Chair Emeritus Hope H. Ozer

Arts patrons Ed and Nancy White

grown into an extraordinary asset to the Valley and to the arts nationwide. “Hope’s volunteer obsession,” sayeth LH.

Indeed. Valley Youth Theatre has produced some of the

most brilliant theatre in the Valley. It has shaped stars of television, screen and Broadway, and alumni who have taken the skills learned and excelled in the practice of law, education, business, law enforcement and more. And yet, somehow, VYT still remains one of the best kept secrets in town.

How can that be?A Little Help From Our Friends: Enter Billie Jo

and Judd Herberger. Couple extraordinaire. Primo devotees of the Arts. Supporters and enthusiasts of VYT. Forever.

A few months ago VYT’s Producing Artistic Director Bobb Cooper asked for their help to introduce VYT to other arts enthusiasts in the Valley. “Sometimes it feels as though we are the best kept secret in Phoenix. We have published reviews that state VYT productions are ‘better than Broadway’ and yet many people don’t know about us,” he told them.

Billie Jo proposed that they host a party. And host they did! In their fabulous home at the Scottsdale Waterfront. A most intimate party. Goals: To increase awareness of VYT as a professional performing arts organization. To highlight its extensive record of developing leadership and success skills. To extol its mission to inspire young people to be the best they can be.

Guests were wowed when entertained by some of the young stars of VYT’s upcoming production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, opening June 10 at the Herberger Theater Center.

You! If you have never been to a VYT production – you have no idea what exceptional theatre you are missing. If you have been there – then you know you’re not going to want to miss this one! Trust me – this ain’t the “third grade play.” We’re talkin’ Broadway! Give yourself a treat! Reserve your tickets at www.vyt.com. Trust me. You do not want to miss this!

Hope H. Ozer is founder and Publisher Emeritus of CITYSunTimes.

Billie Jo and Judd Herberger, VYT Producing Artistic Director Bobb Cooper, Resident Costume Designer Karol Cooper, from the cast of Disney’s The Little Mermaid – Kylan Chait (Flounder), Nathan Sheppard (Prince Eric), Kayla Dobbs (Ariel) and Ira Hill (Sebastian) – and VYT Musical Director Mark Fearey

Patrick Dial, VYT incoming Board Chair Sara Dial and Cory McCloskey

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Hotel Valley Ho in Downtown Scottsdale invites residents to work on their warrior and practice thier plank with the Serene Summer Yoga Series. Experience a one-hour, all-levels fl ow class at the tranquil OHasis Pool or in the movement studio. VH Spa for Vitality + Health’s skilled instructors will tailor each class to match the participant’s level of practice.

Fridays at 9:15am, rise and shine with an invigorating yoga session in the bright VH Spa movement studio. Sundays at 9:15am, enjoy a fun class around the serene water feature at OHasis Pool. When things heat up, cool down with relaxing poses in the shallow

water. The Sunday class is offered poolside June through September, weather permitting, and is offered year-round in the movement studio. The Friday class is also available all year.

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The Spirit SymposiumBrings Back “Psychic Lawyer”

Photo: Courtesy Hotel Valley Ho

Mark Anthony, The Psychic Lawyer, returns to Sedona for the Spirit Symposium June 9-11. As a featured speaker, Anthony will present two talks:

Evidence of Eternity: It’s Not Hocus Pocus! – Anthony’s knowledge and humor transports the audience on a logically mystical journey demonstrating how spirit communication and the existence of the afterlife is based on science, quantum physics, human physiology and verifi able evidence.

Rulers, Royals, Psychic and Spirits – From pharaohs to presidents, politicians denounced psychics – or have they? Do world leaders secretly seek advice from “the Other Side?” Be part of this exciting mystical adventure through time to uncover the psychics behind the thrones.

Interdimensional Communication through Evidential Mediumship will be demonstrated by Mark on Saturday, June 11. Spirit communication is a therapeutic and healing experience of contact with loved ones in spirit. Random audience members will connect with loved ones on the Other Side in this uplifting presentation not to be missed.

Anthony is the author of the award-winning, international best sellers Never Letting Go and Evidence of Eternity. He is a world-renowned fourth generation psychic medium and an Oxford educated attorney. In England he expanded his gift and studied Mediumship at the prestigious Arthur Findlay College for the Advancement of Psychic Science.

For details or to purchase tickets for the Spirit Symposium, visit www.spiritsymposium.com, sponsored by OLLI, Yavapai College. Partial proceeds to benefi t the OLLI Scholarship Fund.

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Two of the Valley’s most popular steakhouses, Steak 44 and Dominick’s Steakhouse, are helping men this Father’s Day, June 19, not only by serving them prime steaks, seafood towers on ice, bourbon, fi ne scotches and great wine, but by helping two causes focused on education and saving men’s lives.

The restaurants will be opening early at 11am, with their full menu available. A portion of proceeds from all reservations at Dominick’s Steakhouse will be donated to the Prostate On-Site Project (www.prostatecheckup.org) and all reservations at Steak 44 to the Pro-State Foundation (www.pro-state.org). Alongside their steaks and sides,glasses of Johnny Walker Green Label 15-year-old Blended Malt Scotch Whiskey will be offered at both locations for $25 each, |with 100 percent of the proceeds going to each of the charities.

“Next to skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most diagnosed cancer in Arizona and the second cause of cancer death in men across America,” says Jeffrey Mastro, Steak 44 and Dominick’s Steakhouse co-owner and partner. “This Father’s Day, we are proud to support two great causes that are dedicated to education and saving men’s lives.”

The Prostate On-Site Project, also known as POP, has two mobile prostate screening units that travel the state of Arizona and make simple annual screenings easier by coming to workplaces, health fairs and community events. POP began in 1999 and also helps reduce the out-of-pocket cost of screenings for many uninsured or under-insured men. Their mission is to improve the quality of life for men and their families through awareness and early detection by educating men about prostate cancer and motivating them to get physicals. They also provide comfort to surviving families of victims and make prostate screenings available to all men in Arizona.

“We are very thankful to Dominick’s Steakhouse for supporting our cause,” says Marla Zimmerman, CEO of The Prostate On-Site Project. “Nearly one in every six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their life, but fi nding it e arly can save their life.”

The Pro-State Foundation, founded in 2013 by Derrick Hall after his 2011 diagnosis, is dedicated to serving as a

comprehensive tool for those who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, and their families, to help them understand the challenges and choices they face and how they can maintain a “pro” state of mind. They provide the outreach necessary to help patients and their loved ones with information regarding treatment options, available sources of social support and appropriate exercise and diet regimens.

“From the moment individuals are told they have cancer, there are so many thoughts that race through their mind that it is nearly impossible to focus on what lies ahead,” says Hall, Pro-State Foundation Chairman. “It’s amazing Steak 44 is doing this generous promotion and wants to raise money so we can help these men.”

For more information, visit www.steak44.com or www.dominickssteakhouse.com.

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Feed The FoodieThis Father’s Day

There are a lot of creative ways to treat Dad this Father’s Day (June 19), but those with a foodie father know that the way to his heart is his through his taste buds. Here are just a few of the specials that Valley restaurants are whipping up just for pop.

Photo by Joanie Simon

Drexyl at the Shops Gainey Villiage is offering 50 percent off any entrée from 11am 6pm. Limit one per father. (May not be combined with other discounts. Available on Father’s Day only.) Boasting modern American cuisine, with seasonal, handcrafted dishes that refl ect the melting pot of America, Drexyl is located at 8877 North Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale. For reservations, call 480.840.1861. Visit www.drexylusa.com for more.

Rusconi’s American Kitchen is whipping up a special menu just for Dad, beginning at 5pm, June 19. Start with a choice of White truffl e scented mac-n-cheese, Boneless short ribs or Chilled avocado and spicy cucumber soup, followed by a 12-ounce Pecan wood-grilled, aged rib eye of beef (includes chef’s choice of red or white wine) and Dark chocolate bread pudding to top it all off. The cost is $44 per person/++. Rusconi’s American Kitchen is located at 10637 North Tatum Boulevard in Phoenix. Call 480.483.0009 or visit www.rusconiskitchen.com for more information.

Tavern Americana is offering Dad 50 percent off his entrée (with purchase of another entrée) on his day. In addition to $1 beer (limit one per dad when they come in with the family), the following features will be offered:

Local Arizona sausage platter, grilled corn on the cob, country potato salad; $16

Barnyard burger – Niman ranch beef burger, pulled pork, fried egg, avocado, with a honey chipotle honey aioli served on a grilled pretzel bun. Served with beer-battered onion rings; $15

Prime Rib – 13-ounce prime rib, baked potato, grilled asparagus, au jus; $26

Father’s Day specials begin at 10am on June 19. Tavern Americana is located at 20469 North Hayden Road in Scottsdale. For information, call 480.502.6740 or visit www.urbantaverngroup.com.

If Dad is more of a DIY foodie, head over to Tolmachoff Farms for a true farm to table experience. Pick fresh produce this month on “We grow it…U-pick it” Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, from 8am-12pm. The cost is $1.75 per pound of produce. Summer season produce stand will be open until mid-July, 9am-5pm every day. Tolmachoff Farms is located at 5726 North 75th Avenue in Glendale. For more information, call 602.999.3276 or visit www.tolmachoff-farms.com.

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For the pop who is “King of the Grill,” Bobby-Q Great Steaks & Real BBQ is offering its sauces and rubs in a special gift pack (see page 12), and James Beard Award-winning chef, New York Times bestselling author and general barbecue master Steven Raichlen will be in town June 5 for a special dinner at Southern Rail, and to sign his book, Project Smoke (see page 15).

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This year marks the 129th annual celebration of the World’s Oldest Rodeo, held from June 28 – July 4, hosted by Prescott Frontier Days, Inc. at the historic Prescott Rodeo Grounds.

One of Prescott’s most anticipated events of the year, the Rodeo continues to deliver the legacy of rich-western history. With record attendance and sponsors at an all-time high, this year is sure to bring another successful week of world-class rodeo with family activities celebrating western history that makes Prescott shine.

In addition to eight heart-pounding rodeo performances, there will be another rodeo parade in downtown Prescott on Saturday, July 2, at 9am with a very special grand marshal, country western legend Tanya Tucker. Tucker has received nine Grammy nominations, numerous awards with the CMA, CMT and ACM and is a member of the Texas Music Hall of Fame and one of CMT’s 40 greatest women of country music. The parade is sponsored by Barrett Propane.

The annual rodeo dance will be back in Downtown Prescott, at the BMO Harris bank parking lot on the corner of Sheldon and Montezuma. The dance will begin on Thursday, June 30, through Saturday, July 2, from 8pm-1am nightly. Thursday night is family night. Tickets are $5 per person and can be purchased at the door. Rodeo action will take place daily beginning Tuesday, June 28, and running through Monday, July 4.

Tickets are now available by phone (928.445.4320), on the website or at the gate. Purchasing tickets in advance is encouraged as sell outs are possible. For additional information, a list of the specialty acts or details about any of the events, visit www.worldsoldestrodeo.com.

Photos by Miller Photo; courtesy of Prescott Frontier Days, Inc.

History Lives On AtWorld’s Oldest Rodeo

History Lives On AtWorld’s Oldest Rodeo

Cave Creek’s Watson’s Hat Shop will have a

booth on Whiskey Row July 1-3 during Frontier Days. Read this month’s cover story,

and learn more at www.watsonshatshop.com.

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Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary Zoo Camp provides an opportunity for children ages 6-12 to learn more about animals, get experience behind-the-scenes at the zoo, get up close and personal with their favorite animals, make fun crafts, play exciting animal-themed games, make new friends and have a great time. Each week of camp has a fun theme so the focus of every week is different. Campers also receive a T-shirt.

Camps are held in spring, summer and fall. Each camp runs for a week from 8:30am-3pm each day. Camp tuition is $150 for members, $175 for non-members. A deposit of $25 is required at the time of registration.

Summer camps begin June 6, with the fi nal week-long camp beginning July 18. Themes include: Do Animals go to Work?; Animal Accessories; Jazzy Jumpers, Super Swimmers, & Playful Prowlers; Art Safari; Catch Me If You Can; and Animal Tracks. Fall Zoo Camp runs from October 10-14. The theme is Weird and Wonderful.

The sanctuary also offers its ZooLittles Prescool Program

throughout the summer months. Held in a garden setting, ZooLittles is a new, engaging program for pre-schoolers. In this ongoing hour and a half program, 3-5 year olds will participate in early educational activities focusing on plant life and soil, sustainable food sources, our animals, water conservation, insects and their purpose and more. The outdoor classroom will have a full garden, worm compost station and an area for stories.

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary is located at 1403 Heritage Park Road in Prescott. For more information, call 928.778.4242, Extension 18, or visit www.heritageparkzoo.org.

Summer Camp Offers Animal Education

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A new juried art organization, Art35N, will partner with Coconino Center for the Arts to present A New Latitude, a series of exhibitions, art tours, demonstrations and workshops, June through August. All summer Art 35N will bring together art and artists from Flagstaff and Williams to emphasize “Collaboration, Conversation,

Community, and Creativity” on the Colorado Plateau.

Coconino Center for the Arts will exhibit the work of more than 50 Art35N artists participating in the art tours. The exhibit runs June 11 – August 6, with an opening reception on June 9 from 6-8pm featuring live music, food and a cash bar.

Participants in A New Latitude will open their homes and studios to the public for weekend tours in Williams on June 18 and 19, and in Flagstaff on June 25 and 26. The hours will be 10am-5pm in both towns on Saturday and Sunday.

For details of events and information on participating artists, visit www.art35N.org.

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Blues FestivalRaises Funds For Music Education

Peak Events is bringing The Blues and Brews Festival back June 18 to the Continental Country Club Driving Range in Flagstaff.

Flagstaff Blues and Brews was named one of the Top 10 most beautiful Blues Festivals by American Blues Scene. Headlining the 2016 Flagstaff Blues and Brews, with four Blues Music Award nominations, and a previous BMA winner, Sugaray Rayford band brings high energy and authentic blues to the stage.

The 2016 Music lineup kicks off with Arizona’s Hired Guns, a Flagstaff local blues band; Smokestack Lightning, winners of the 2015 Arizona Blues competition; and Phoenix favorite the Blues Review Band, featuring Mike Anderson. Then we head a little north for one of Colorado’s favorite Blues band, The Austin Young Band, featuring Michaela Rae. Heading up to the far north and taking this festival international is Canada’s highly awarded MonkeyJunk with lead singer Danielle Nicole.

After an attendance of more than 4,000 people last year, this event is on track to become Flagstaff’s premiere destination festival.

Peak Events credits the sponsors who have come on board for being part of the festival’s success: Twin Arrows Casino, Babbitt Ford, Russ Lyon Realty, Butler Chevron and Satchmo’s BBQ.

Using a music festival to help local underfunded schools, the Flagstaff Blues and Brews has partnered with Restore Arts, a Valley nonprofi t who is committed to seeing Northern Arizona students get their chance at playing a musical instrument. Many students can’t afford to rent or purchase instruments, and teachers are lacking the funding to properly supply their classrooms. This partnership has helped supply musical instruments and supplies from Flagstaff to Fort Defi ance. In three short years, this award-winning festival has raised more than $20,000 for music programs.

Visit www.fl agstaffblues.com for additional information and to purchase tickets.

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Founded by fi lmmakers for fi lmmakers/fi lm lovers and artistic spirits alike, the annual Jerome 89A Film & Music Festival takes place this year June 9-12.

Originally held exclusively in Jerome, the festival has recently expanded down the hill from the stilted village and now has venues in the unique and historic hamlets of Clarkdale and Old Town Cottonwood as well. All three towns make up one community located in Verde Valley, the main artery of Northern Arizona’s wine country, which many believe to be Arizona’s Napa Valley. Independent fi lms will screen at various locations, which include a haunted hilltop mine, in local wineries and on a train that travels

Jerome Indie Film& Music Festival Returns

Award for Best Arizona Film

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through the majestic Verde Canyon. The Wicked Wild West Cine Rail has quickly become the festival’s signature event with independent fi lms screening in indoor cars and local bands performing on outdoor cars.

Local musicians will perform day and night at various venues and artists will exhibit and sell their works at the indie marketplace. And each year, an accompanying programs feature wine tastings, a wine competition, art exhibitions, concerts, workshops and panels.

In keeping with the artistic spirit of the event, the awards given out at the Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival are works of art created by a different artist each year – sculptures that the fi lmmakers will cherish for a lifetime.

For additional information, visit www.jeromefi lmfestival.com.

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Arizona is a beautiful state. Advertise today so 80,000+ readers in the valley know where to road trip it! Arizona is a beautiful state. Advertise today so 80,000+ readers in the valley know where to road trip it! ROAD TRIP!ROAD TRIP!

Pine Canyon, a private master-planned golf course and residential community in Flagstaff, is preparing to break ground on three new residential options, among them Club Cabins, single-family homes and townhomes to accommodate a “lock and leave” lifestyle. The new additions are part of Pine Canyon’s comprehensive plan for growth, and offer a variety of options for families that allow them to take advantage of all of the luxury amenities the community has to offer.

The increased construction activity comes just as Pine Canyon nears its peak summer season, when the golf course hits its optimal conditions and the weather allows for endless outdoor activities and events.

“We have a comprehensive vision for Pine Canyon as it matures. Part of that plan includes the introduction of diverse residential options with resort-inspired services,” says Peter Burger, president of Symmetry Companies, which owns and manages Pine Canyon. “We place a premium on opportunities, which then afford our residents the ability to enjoy all the luxuries that this community has to offer.

From a development standpoint, it will be a very busy summer.” Construction is set to begin for Pine Canyon’s new series of

Club Cabins, a collection of luxury retreats that will accommodate members who may need additional space for visiting guests or who may be awaiting the completion of their own home.

To accommodate the “lock and leave” lifestyle, Pine Canyon is beginning construction on White Pines Vista, a village of townhomes that caters to buyers who desire more fl exibility. At completion, White Pines Vista will include 36 luxury residences across 12 buildings.

Pine Canyon will also break ground this summer on Coconino Ridge, a pocket of 32 single-family cabins that will emphasize the synergy of indoor and outdoor living. Designed in collaboration with architect Bing Hu and CLB Architects, the luxury homes at Coconino Ridge will strike a harmonious balance between the region’s natural landscape and the area’s cultural spirit.

Located adjacent to the Coconino National Forest, Pine Canyon is a more than 620-acre private, luxury golf course community in the high country of Flagstaff. For more information, call 866.779.5700 or visit www.pinecanyon.net.

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Hit The High CountryFor Made in the Shade

The Made in the Shade Beer Tasting Festival returns for its 24th year as Northern Arizona’s longest running, most popular craft beer tasting event. The festivities will be held June 11 at Pepsi Amphitheater in Flagstaff, which in a natural forest bowl at the heart of Ft. Tuthill County Park and is Northern Arizona’s largest outdoor venue.

Brewers from around the Southwest provide craft beer samples, a number of entertainers will provide live music and more. Advance general admission is $45 ($55 at the gate), and includes a souvenir tasting mug and 24 sampling tickets; “designated driver” general admission is $15; VIP admission is $80 ($90 at the gate), and includes entry at 12pm, private beer tastings, a large covered seating area, free massage, wine tastings and complimentary food sampling; and designated driver VIP tickets are $25.

All proceeds go to support Sun Sounds of Arizona (www.sunsounds.org), an information access service for people who cannot access current print media due to a disability.

Made in the Shade Beer Tasting Festival is a 21-and-over event, and runs from 1-5pm, June 11. For information, call 928.779.1775 or visit www.azbeer.com.

Rendering of Pine Canyon’s new series of Club Cabins

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Kitchen Design Begins With The All-Important Countertop

We’re surrounded by counters – particularly in the kitchen, bathroom, home offi ce….and so much more. We take them for granted and don’t realize the impact they have on us. Their colors, patterns and textures affect our feelings daily. Choosing the material is a decision based on style, function and cost, whereas the design decision is based on your preferences.

Taking this a step further, we coordinate our cabinets with our countertops. We might even match the walls and accessories with the color of the countertops. When I work with a client, we generally begin the design of the room by choosing the countertop. Your counters can be the most dramatic feature, as well as the choice that affects you the most.

PASTOR PAUL WITKOPLight of the Desert Lutheran Church

What Is Most important? How do we determine our highest priorities in life? Jesus told us a rather

sobering and direct story to help us with this question. There is a wealthy man whose business was very successful. He asked himself, “What should I do, for I

don’t have enough space to store my goods?” In other words, God is blessing him with a business that made him a lot of money – so much he doesn’t know what to do with all of it. Then he says, “Here’s what I’ll do. I’ll tear down my storage units and I’ll build larger ones. Then I’ll say to myself, ‘I have so many good things stored up for me. Now rest, eat, drink and be merry.’” But God said to him, ‘You fool. This night your life will be demanded of you and then to whom will all your things belong?’ This is the way it will be for anyone who stores up treasure for himself but is not rich in what matters to God.

JAMES ROBERTSPhoenix

Male Call: Photo OopsOne of the continuing annoyances on social media sites like Meetup is

people’s aggravating insistence on either not including a photo or using a completely pointless shot of a fl ower or favorite beastie.

Of course the whole point of social media is to make social friends and interact with like-minded social people in your areas of interest whether it be movies, winetasting, hiking, yoga or swing dancing. It’s also a great way to fi nd out what’s happening in town…so you can be social.

The bogus reasons we hear for not showing a pic include: “I don’t want to be stalked” or “My picture is none of your business.” But what they really mean is: “I want to check you out before you check me out.”

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