let's go in the northeast valley - august 2011

August 2011Vol. 22, No. 8 • www.fhtimes.com/letsgo FREE

AUGUSTOn the Go! Calendar,

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Lifestyle • Entertainment • Business

in the Northeast Valley

What’s happening

inFOCUS:

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PETS

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You might just have room in your home – and in your heart – for a new pet. Nine Lives Foundation has an adoption facility at Petco in Fountain Hills. The organization is always looking for homes for cats and kittens. Visit www.ninelivesadoptions.org for more information, or stop in at Petco, 16835 E. Shea Blvd.

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I have to take advantage of these next few weeks. The Princess is leaving for college really soon. The moment has arrived when I must conjure up my wisest, most motherly, important insights about life. These words of wisdom must come from the heart and convey life lessons that will carry Her Highness into the next phase of her life and beyond. This cannot be mere advice. Weight must be placed on each and every utter-ance – both spoken and written – until the end of August. My speeches must be heartfelt but not preachy. Solemn yet not morose. The knowledge I impart should raise her up and inspire her to achieve greatness. Oh, enough of that. I hope the Lizard goes to college and has the time of her life. I want her to make tons of friends, become a master chef, have fun, travel, see things she hasn’t seen and do things she hasn’t done. I have a wonderful daughter. She is witty and observant. She also is quiet and reserved. She defi nitely is her own person.

Her going off in to the world is kind of like That Girl meets Hell’s Kitchen. When she wants to be, Her Highness can be as perky and sweet as Marlo Thomas. She can be not dissimilar to Chef Ramsay. Either way, it is who she is. I don’t think we could ask for more. It’s hard to watch your child begin the wind-down toward leaving the nest. But it is exhilarating, too. It makes you proud that they want to leave home, that they have enough confi dence to go off into the wild blue yonder to see what’s out there. Elizabeth will be in Denver, a thousand miles away. She is going without knowing anyone at her school. It’s a brave thing she is getting ready to do. But that’s the wonder of youth. You don’t exactly know what you’re in for, but you know you want to fi nd out. As a parent, you kind of know what’s what, but you don’t really know. And that’s okay. It is hard to let go, but it’s worse to hold on. You have to have faith that you’ve done at least an adequate job. I would never be so arrogant to think I had done a great job. We did our best, loved our daughter and gave her tools to get her started. We spoiled her, no doubt. Those things may make it a little more diffi cult to navigate growing up, but she’ll meet the challenges, of that I am certain. She is well on her way. Her school starts after Labor Day. Soon the leaves will begin to turn. Then the snow will fl y. Our little Lizard will experience the four seasons for the fi rst time in her life. It will be a grand adventure. I wish I could go with her. No, I really don’t. My parents had tremendous grace in letting us go. I remain grateful to them for that. If there is only one gift I can give my girl, it is the gift of freedom. Well, that and a heavy coat. It gets really cold in Denver in the winter.

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Fountain Hi l ls M a y o r J a y Schlum, r ight , and his mother, Dawn, enjoyed the L. Alan Crui-kshank River of T ime Museum last year. The event is sched-uled for Saturday, Aug. 27, this year.

The L. Alan Cruikshank River of Time Museum will hold its annual Spaghetti Dinner Saturday, Aug. 27. The event will be held at the Fountain

Hills Community Center from 5 to 9 p.m. In addition to the dinner, guests can participate in a silent auction, as well as the live auction featuring State Repre-sentative John Kavanagh as auctioneer. Jim Doeden will perform at the din-ner, singing popular country tunes. The Spaghetti Dinner is one of the primary fundraisers for the Museum. Organizers are collecting items for the auctions. For information, e-mail His-torical Society President Debbie Skehen at [email protected] or call her at (480) 816-4186. Tickets for the dinner are $15 per person or two for $25. Children under 10 are $5. Beer, wine, mixed drinks and soda will be sold. Included in the ticket price are lemonade, iced tea and water. Tickets are available from CSI Print-ing, Sami Fine Jewelry, Fountain Fash-ions, Gridleys of Fountain Hills and The Fountain Hills Times. They also can be purchased online at www.riveroftime-museum.org and at the museum.

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An average of 10 people drown daily in this country according to the Center for Disease Control.

This month’s

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Arizona is second only to Florida in child drowning. In both states, drowning is the leading cause of death in children four and younger. According to Fountain Hills Rural/Metro Fire Captain Todd Brunin, most drowning or near-drowning incidents occur in backyard swimming pools. Everyone recognizes that children can drown in any body of water, but incidents occurring close to home are most com-mon. According to Brunin, to prevent these

tragedies, certain steps must be taken. “First and most importantly, if you are a parent or someone who has young chil-dren visit and a backyard pool exists, you must maintain a hyper-vigilant mindset that no child will ever be able to get to the pool or spa on their own,” he said. “Ad-ditionally, you must accept that no child will be in or near any water without good adult supervision.” Phoenix Children’s Hospital, along with area fi re departments, offer guide-lines to help prevent drowning tragedies: Know who is in charge. Often in group

settings, everyone thinks someone else is watching the children. Designate a “water watcher.” Know who can swim, and who cannot. Non-swimming adults are not able to make a rescue and should not be designat-ed as the water watcher. Non-swimming children should be in “touch distance” of the water watcher. Give the water watcher a break. Don’t ask one adult to supervise too many chil-dren, especially those under the age of fi ve. Add more supervision for large gatherings or busy pools. Keep up CPR. In water-related emer-gencies, seconds count. Make sure your CPR skills are current. Be able to recognize a drowning. Adults and children may look as if they are swim-ming but they may be in need of rescue. Drowning also can be entirely silent and when in doubt, the water watcher should act immediately to perform a rescue. Insist on sobriety. A water watcher should not be under the infl uence of drugs or alchol. Brunin outlined the ABCs for pool safety:Adult capable supervision when a child is anywhere near the water. Being capable means the adult is not distracted by con-versations, phone calls, texting, doing yard work, cooking or alcohol use. As the water watcher, that person must be the last per-son to leave the area of the water, making

sure all swimming toys are removed and all access to the area are secured. Barriers: We know it is nearly impos-sible to keep your eyes on children at all times. Having a way to isolate a child from the pool or spa provides an extra layer of protection. Classes: Educate yourself about pool and water safety. Take a CPR class. Know the fastest way to contact 911. When call-ing 911 from a cell phone, the address will not be shown to the dispatcher, so be pre-pared with the address. Using a portable home phone may be the better solution. Be sure to listen to the dispatcher as he or she will assist with CPR or rescue breath-ing. The City of Scottsdale Fire offers CPR and fi rst Aid certifi cation classes for the community, as does the Town of Fountain Hills. Scottsdale Classes are offered at Scott-sdale Fire Headquarters, 8401 e. Indian School Rd. Class sizes are a minimum of eight and a maximum of 12. The next Ba-sic CPR and AED class is set for Saturday, Oct. 1. A fi rst aid class is scheduled for Aug. 6. For information on the classes, call (480) 312-7957 or visit www.scottsdaleaz.gov/fi re/CPRclasses The Town of Fountain Hills has a CPR and AED class the second Saturday of each month at the Community Center, 13001 N. LaMontana Drive. For more informa-tion and to register, visit www.fh.az.gov/efountain, or call 480-816-5151.

A pool is an attractive place for people in the summertime, but vigilance – including removing toys and fl oating devices – from the pool when not in use can help prevent tragedy.

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Dogs need a hometown place to go, too. Somewhere they can be themselves, bark a little, run a little, wag a little. Just be dogs. In the true tradition of the late Spike, an American Staffordshire terrier, Spike’s Treats is that place. Owners Ronnie Sells and Michelle Ad-ams, Spike’s Treats has the “mom and pop” appeal they experienced with a similar

store in the St. Louis area. The owner of that St. Louis store has served as consul-tant to the couple as they have worked to open the local business. Fountain Hills homeowners since 2005, the couple began considering opening a store here as they learned more and more about dog health, wellness and nutrition. “The store is the culmination of what

we learned from Spike and other pets,” Sells said. “When we lost Spike, we were so downtrodden and sad. But out of that sadness we were brought to realize that we have a great support system here. We started exploring the possibilities, and out of a dream to give back to other pet owners came this physical reality.” When they decided to open the store, putting the deal together happened quickly. They opened April 2 this year and have seen a steady increase in traffi c.

“People have told us how much we have helped them with their pets, and we have had amazing support from the com-munity,” Adams said. “We got passionate about (dog) allergies and other illnesses. Other pet parents are going through the same things. We are all able to help each other.” The couple attributes the success and passion to the business to Spike. “He was a wonderful dog, and he taught

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Spike’s Treats recently hosted a beach party for dogs. The pooches swam and played and enjoyed treats and entertainment. Baxter, an English bulldog, is one of the store’s fi rst clients.


Summertime can be as hard on dogs as it is on humans. Zusia’s doggie salon and su”paw”market has just the thing for your cooped up ca-nine. Zusia’s is featuring swimming for dogs this summer. The business, located at 16650 E. Palisades Blvd., #110, has two 85-gallon bone-shaped pools and a 29-gallon paw-shaped pool. Customers

Zusia’s pools keep pooches coolmay accompany their dogs to the pools, or are invited to have their dogs hang out for daycare by the hour or all day. “The dogs really like the pools,” said Zusia’s owner Suzanne Paterson. It’s easy to see that. A bunch of dogs – fi ve to be exact -- were taken out to the play yard and immediately jumped in the pools. They clearly enjoyed their time

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There is nothing quite like a dip in the pool on a hot day. Daycare doggies at Zusia’s take advantage of the backyard pools.

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LET’S GO! August 2011 7SPIKE’S TREATS(cont. from page 5)

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Lizards/Snakes10. Zeus9. Willow8. Tommy Tuttle7. Valky6. Venus5. Moe4. Godzilla3. Leo2. Iggy1. Buddy

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Spike’s Treats is owned by Michelle Adams and Ronnie Sells.

us a lot,” Adams said. Spike’s Treats has a number of activities for pets, in addition to a full array of pet foods, supplies, accessories, toys and more. The couple makes the dog treats, provid-ing healthy, tasty snacks for animals. They also have Yappy Hour the fi rst Friday of each month starting at 5 p.m. the third Saturday of each month from 8

to 8:30 a.m. is reserved for “Doga,” a way of doing Yoga with your dog. “We are so grateful for the patronage we have had from the community,” Sells said. “We want to provide a lot of activities and goods for our customers. They are like family to us.” Spike’s Treats, located at Plaza Foun-tainside, 12645 N. Saguaro Blvd., is open 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The store is closed Mondays. Call (480) 634-4449 or visit www.spikestreats.com for more information.

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ZUSIA’S(cont. from page 6)romping in the cool water and running around with each other. It makes you want to be a dog. When the dogs aren’t playing in the back, the ones staying in daycare are lounging in the playroom inside, complete with couches, mattresses and lots of toys. “I don’t like dogs to have to spend a lot of time on concrete,” Suzanne said. “So we have the soft places for them to lie around and enjoy themselves.” Zusia’s originally opened in Fountain Hills almost fi ve years ago. Some health issues created a situation where Suzanne had to run the business out of her home, but she and her husband, Dana, reopened

the business Feb. 1 this year. “We are really glad to be back in our building,” Suzanne said. They have expanded the business to include food and accessories, along with the daycare and grooming. The slogan used by the Patersons in the business is “Eat, Play, Love,” which is obvious when you see the dogs enjoying themselves. They are happy and playful. The grooming area is quiet and calm so if a dog has to wait for grooming he is comfortable. A cat groomer may be added in the fall. Zusia’s is open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. For information and appointments, call (480) 836-1007.

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Desert Stages Theater readying for 2011-12 Scottsdale Desert Stages is getting ready for its 2011-12 season on all three stages. The Children’s Theater starts the line-up with three new shows in the upcom-ing year. Children’s Theater ticket prices are $12 in advance; $12 for children and $15 for adults the day of the show. The following is the lineup: The Wizard of Oz, Aug. 19-Sept. 18. Annie Jr., Nov. 18-Dec. 18. Alice in Wonderland, Feb. 24-March 25, 2012. The Actor’s Café starts its season in September with Death of a Salesman (Sept. 9-Oct. 23). Actor’s Café tickets are $22 in advance, and $25 the day of the show. The following are the productions: Death of a Salesman, Sept. 9-Oct. 23. Mornings at Seven, Nov. 11-Dec. 18. The Pillowman, Feb. 3-March 4, 2012. The Alter Boys, March 23-May 20, 2012.

The Odd Couple (Male Cast), June 8-July 29. The Odd Couple (Female Cast), June 8-July 29. Cullity Hall has its fi rst show Oct. 7. Ticket prices are $22 in advance, and $25 the day of the show. Here’s the lineup: Oliver, Oct. 7-Nov. 5. Annie Get Your Gun, Jan. 13-Feb. 11, 2012. How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying, April13-May 12, 2012. Rent, July 13-Aug. 11, 2012. The theater is winding up its run of Hairspray. Tickets for the show are still available. The production closes Aug. 7. Scottsdale Desert Stages is located at 4720 N. Scottsdale Rd. For tickets and other information, stop by the box of-fi ce, call the theater at (480) 483-1664 or visit www.desertstages.org.


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‘Beauty & Beast’ opens new season for FHYT

Broadway Palm finishing ‘Cinderella;’ ready for new show

Fountain Hills Theater begins its 25th anniversary season in earnest this month with the opening of Beauty and the Beast Jr. The production will be in the Youth Theater, which is starting its 10th season. The show opens Aug. 26 and runs through Sept. 11. Tickets are on sale now at the box of-fi ce, (480) 837-9661, ext. 3, at the theater, 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd. or online at www.fhct.org. The cost is $15 for adults and $12

for children 17 and younger. Beauty and the Beast is the story of beautiful Belle who dreams of leaving her provincial life and escaping her suitor Gaston. She experiences a bigger adventure than anticipated when she becomes captive in the Beast’s enchanted castle, then realizes the ability to fi nd strength in another and along the way, everlasting love. The fi rst Mainstage show of the season is The Drowsy Chaperone, opening Sept. 16 and running through Oct. 2.

Broadway Palm Dinner Theater is run-ning full steam ahead on its new season. The fi rst show of the 2011-12 season, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, runs through Aug. 6. The remaining productions of the Mainstage are as follows: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Sept. 1-Oct. 1.

Legally Blonde, The Musical, Oct. 6-Nov. 12.

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Tickets for Greasepaint Youtheatre’s 2011-12 season are now on sale. The new season features Disney’s Alad-din Jr., which opens Oct. 21 and runs through Oct. 30; Les Miserables School Edition, Jan. 20-29, 2012; Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, March 23 through April 1, 2012. Greasepaint offi cials encourage actors ages six to 19 to audition for the season’s shows. Call (602) 889-7609 for informa-tion and times.

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with plenty of inspiration. He is cerebral but not stuffy. And he has fun being a comic. “If it wasn’t fun, if there wasn’t a certain adrenaline rush, people wouldn’t do it,” Howard said. “But as a hobby, it is really fun to do.” Howard happened in to doing standup comedy. He had been involved with pro-viding entertainment for organizations such as the Scottsdale Chorros, with which he has been involved since 1985. He wrote skits and funny poems for various events the group held. But he had a call from a friend asking him if he would take a standup comedy class with him. “I couldn’t think of a reason not to take the class,” he said. “And then I just got into it.”

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Attorney Bob Howard can tell you His comedy led to his being named “The Funniest Person in the Valley” in 2001. The contest was held at the Back-stage in Scottsdale. Balloting took place over 10 weeks, and Howard learned about the contest on the third of fourth week. “I was kind of behind others, but I was good at bringing in friends, so I ended up winning,” he said. The prize was $1,000 and a spot at the Tempe Improv. He opened six shows for Wanda Sykes. “I got a pretty good idea from that experience how it is for a comic to be on the road, doing one show after another,” he said. “After awhile, it starts feeling like work.” Howard explored the idea of making comedy his “real” profession. “It is not an easy thing to do at all,” he said. I took a couple of seminars and realized I wouldn’t like doing this as a pro-fession. I love practicing law, and I enjoy comedy. This way, I have both.” He performs once or twice a month now. “That way it doesn’t get monotonous,” he said. He has developed a 30-minute show and can adapt it to a shorter show if neces-sary. He also has four or fi ve other fi ve to 10 minute routines.

“I do stuff on marriage and divorce,” he said. “I do attorney jokes. I tweak stuff from family law. And I do topical stuff to keep it fresh.” Howard said his best audiences are older. “Baby boomers and up,” he said. Howard does “clean” shows. “I’m just not a blue guy,” he said. “You can make something funny without an f-bomb.” Howard’s favorite comedians are pretty clean, too: Jack Benny, Alan King, Red Skelton, Steve Martin. He enjoys the im-provisational giants Robin Williams, Billy Crystal and Jonathan Winters. “They are really amazing,” he said. “Feeding off an audience and doing your work is pretty incredible.” Howard said he also likes (Don) Rickles but he doesn’t care for the standup work of (Jerry) Seinfeld. “I think his TV show was brilliant, but I don’t really like him in his (standup) act,” Howard said. “But not everybody likes Rickles, so it’s all pretty subjective.” Doing comedy may not be everybody’s cup of joe, but Howard said he will keep doing it as long as there are venues. “Phoenix is a really good place to do comedy,” he said. “There are a lot of good clubs and little restaurants and bars that have comedy nights.”

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If it seems like the summer went fast, it’s true. Area schools will be in session in a couple of weeks. Scottsdale and Fountain Hills schools start Monday, Aug. 8. Maricopa County Community College District classes get under way Saturday, Aug. 20. Arizona State University starts classes Aug. 18, followed by the Uni-versity of Arizona Aug. 22 and North-ern Arizona University Aug. 29.

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‘August Doin’s’ in Paysonbrings cowboys, fans Known since its inception in 1884 as “August Doin’s,” the 127th Annual World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo gets under way Aug. 19 in Payson. Rodeo performances start at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 19 and 20, and at 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Gates open two hours prior to the performances. The fi rst rodeos in Payson provided local ranchers and cowhands a chance to show off their roping and ranching skills during the down time before the fall round up. The “August Doin’s” continues to be held the third weekend in August. The

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Team Richard Gala Sept. 10 A prelude to the annual Team Rychard AIDS walk is being planned. The Team Rychard Gala will be held Saturday, Sept. 10, at Fountain Hills Holi-day Inn and Suites. Tickets are $25 each, with proceeds going to Team Rychard. Team Rychard is a group of area residents who participate in the Phoenix AIDS Walk. Organized by the late Rychard Eldridge’s mother, Barb, the group helps raise funds for the AIDS Walk. Team Rychard was organized after Barb promised her late son, who died of AIDS in 2004 at the age of 36, which she would

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Faith, family night at D-backs Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church has set Friday, Aug. 26, as Faith and Family Night at the Diamondbacks game. Discounted tickets are available for $12. Seats are located in the upper level infi eld reserve between home and fi rst base. A portion of the proceeds from every ticket will be donated to StreetLight. Faith and Family Night includes game tickets, post-game fi reworks, Diamond-backs player q&a and testimonial, and TobyMac concert. Fireworks and concert

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Valley Singles’ August plans Valley Singles Club is planning a “Lock & Key” event for Aug. 12. Those interested should visit www.lockandkeyevents.com/PHX for more information and to register. The Aug. 12 party will be at Cream Stereo Lounge, 4252 N. Drinkwater Ave. RSVP with Debbie, (480) 837-9449. The event is an ice breaker singles party. Participants receive a lock or key, serving as conversation starters. When there is a match, the participant earns an entry in to a prize drawing, which is held at the end of the party.

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Location: Contact Information, Park-ing: Le Chalet is located at 5626 W. Bell Road, #101, Glendale 85308. There is plen-ty of free parking around the restaurant. The restaurant website is www.lechalet-lic.com. The phone number is (602) 337-8760. The website to buy tickets for the show is www.cleancomedyclub.com. Show Times and Tickets: The main show is on the third Saturday of the month. Showtime has been 9:30 p.m. but they moved it to 8:30 p.m. for the summer.

It may be best to call or check the websites to verify. There also is a free show on the fi rst Sunday of the month which is more of an open mic show, although comics do need to be approved by the folks running the events. Tickets are $10 at the door or a little less if you reserve on line. There is a $10 minimum purchase of food and beverage per person. Beverage and Food Service: This is an upscale restaurant as opposed to a regular bar. They specialize in French and Swiss cuisine with fondue dishes and crepes. It is a little bit pricier than some of the other comedy venues, but the restaurant reviews seem to be pretty favorable. I was performing so I did not sample the menu. An interesting sidelight is that food prepa-ration can be watched on the televisions screens in the room where the comedy show occurs. The Venue: The comedy happens in a rectangular side room with a capacity of about 65. There is a long bar, a line of tables in the middle and additional tables on the side. The stage is actually in a simulated ice cave so it was like perform-ing in the Matterhorn at Disneyland. The sound was good and visibility of the stage was fine. The lighting could use some improvement. The Comedians: The show is booked by Anders Berg who was affi liated with

the now-defunct Ahwatukee Comedy Club. He runs the shows along with local comedian, Keith Ellis. As you might guess from their website, they specialize in clean comedy, which means you may get some adult subject matter but you are not going to get the four letter words or other obscenities that seem to come with so many of these shows. On the other hand, they don’t bring in out-of-state headliners as do The Comedy Spot or Standup Scottsdale, so you are only going to get local comics. The night I was there featured Keith El-lis, Bob Kubota, Tom Grayson and Chris Bennett. Bob and Chris have both tried the California comedy scene but are now living and performing in the Phoenix area. I think these shows defi nitely will be a step above the many free mid-week bar shows in terms of the quality and quantity of humor. The show is reasonably priced and you will have no problem meeting the $10 per person expenditure if you

have dinner there. I don’t think it will be the laugh riot you are likely to get with some of the dedicated comedy clubs, but it should make for a pleasant and inoffensive evening out. Rating: I gave Le Chalet a rating of cc. If you like a show with your dinner, this should be a great evening on the town. (*Note: Ratings are based on the overall quality of a club. CCC=best; CC=above average; C=average.) Bob Howard is a full time family law at-torney in Scottsdale and a part time comic. If you would like to contact him, send your email to [email protected].

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Via Linda Senior Center Enjoy a virtual trip to the islands when Via Linda Senior Center hosts a luau Wednesday, Aug. 24, from 11 a.m. to noon. Call the service desk, (480) 312-5810, for reservations. The center is located at 10440 E. Via Linda in Scottsdale. Regular center hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call the center for new schedules for blood pressure checks, table tennis, vision screenings and hearing tests. The knitting group is on hiatus. Volunteer opportunities are available. Those wishing to volunteer may call the center for a list of opportunities and com-plete information. Events that occur weekly on the same day are support groups for Divorced or Separated (Mondays, 10 a.m. to noon); Benefits Assistance (Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. to noon, call for appointment); Grief and Loss (Wednesdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m.); Men’s Group (Wednesdays, 1 to 3 p.m.); Master Gardener Q & A, (Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.); Can We Talk discus-sion group (Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon); Market Strategies (Thursdays, 1 to 3 p.m.); Anxiety (Thursdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m.); Bipo-lar (Fridays, 3 to 4:30 p.m.); Book Discus-sion, call for this month’s book selection,

date and time. Other regularly scheduled events include Pocket Billiard Tournaments (Mondays, 1 to 5 p.m.); Movie Matinees (Saturdays, 1:30 p.m.); and Open Cards and Games, daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Alzheimer’s Partners, Wednesday, Aug. 3 and 17; 11:30 to 1 p.m. Women’s Discussion, Friday, Aug 5 and 19, 10 a.m. to noon. Mended Hearts, Monday, Aug. 8, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Caregivers’ Support, Tuesday, Aug. 9, 10 to 11:30 a.m. MS Support, Tuesday, Aug. 9, 5 to 7 p.m. Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support, Wednesday, Aug. 10 and 24, 11:30 a.m. Chronic Pain Support, Wednesday, Aug. 10 and 24, 6:30 p.m. Sing-Along, Friday, Aug. 12, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Call to confi rm.) Legal Services, Tuesday, Aug. 17, ap-pointments required from 10 a.m. to noon. Low Vision Group, Thursday, Aug. 18, 1 p.m. Library Services. Friday, Aug. 19, at 2 p.m. Lyme disease, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2:30 p.m. IPF Support, Saturday, Aug. 27, 11 a.m. (Call to confi rm.)

The Fountain Hills branch of Maricopa County Library has a number of activities planned for August. The summer reading program ends July 30. Prizes were awarded according to numbers of books patrons read. Regular library hours are Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call (602) 652-3000 for more information. The Friends of the Library Bookstore, located just outside the library, can be reached at (602) 652-3263. The library is located at 12901 N. LaMontana Drive. For a complete listing of services, visit www.mcldaz.org. August activities are as follows:

ChildrenOnce upon a Monday Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22 -- 10 a.m. Preschoolers are invited each Monday for stories, activities and crafts. The theme this month is “Award Winning Books.” Conference Room.

Happily Ever after on ThursdayAug. 4, 11, 18, 25 -- 10 a.m. Story time especially for toddlers to age three. Stories, fi nger plays, rhymes and crafts for fun and for skill development of this age group. “Colors” is August’s theme. Conference Room.

Lightbulb LabSaturday, Aug. 13, 3 p.m. Registration is required for the lab that meets once a month to conduct and record fun science experiments. Ages 5-8. The August lab theme is an “fossils.”

TeensChain Reaction (Video Club)Thursday, Aug. 11, 5:20 – 7:30 p.m. Check out this group if you are inter-ested in creating videos from pre-produc-tion (writing), production (fi lming) to post-production (editing) for live-action and animation. The plan is to create a collaborative work each month.

Anime DayWednesdays, Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 3:45-4:45 p.m. Beat the heat this summer with a cool Anime fi lm screening.

Teen CouncilTuesday, Aug. 30, 4-5 p.m. Fountain Hills Branch Library wants teens to participate on its teen council. Be a part of planning activities, scheduling performances and creating a cozy teen corner in the Library.

AdultsMystery Reading GroupMonday, Aug. 8, 6:30 p.m. Do you enjoy reading “who-done-its” whether they are courtroom thrillers or cozies? Want to discuss these books with other mystery lovers and discover new authors? Come join the Mystery Reading Group. The group will be reading The Poisoner’s Handbook by Deborah Blum.

Computer Classes Unless noted, those attending com-puter classes should have mouse, keyboard and scrolling skills

Plan a Trip on the WebSaturday, Aug. 20, 9-10:30 a.m. Learn about Websites for travel re-

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Feed ReadersWednesday, Aug. 24, 9-10:30 a.m. Feed readers compile news and infor-mation from sites you select and organize everything on one page.

Introduction to Microsoft ExcelWednesday, Aug. 31, 9-10:30 a.m. Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel and create a simple spreadsheet. Excel is used for calculations, graphs, fi nancial data, charts and more.

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O’Flynn Senior Activity Center The O’Flynn Senior Activity Center is featuring complimentary chair massage Tuesday, Aug. 9. The event is sponsored by Red Rock Family Chiropractic. Registration is re-quired. Sign up at the activity center. An ice cream social also is planned for August. Schultz Chiropractic Clinic and Schwan’s will serve ice cream sundaes from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16. Ice cream and all the toppings will be provided. The activity center has an annual mem-bership of $15, effective from Jan. 1, 2011, through Dec. 31, 2011, entitling members to participate in a number of activities. Membership is not limited to seniors. All adults 18 and older are eligible to join. Regularly scheduled events at the center require membership. A number of regularly scheduled ac-tivities will be on hold through the sum-mer. Those activities include the Swing Time Music; Women’s Empowerment; Golden Age of Radio; Sherlock Holmes Book Club; Beginning Line Dancing; Spanish II, Celiac Support Group; Caregivers Support Group; Hearing Screenings; Hearing Loss Support Group; and Legal Consultations.

Monthly: Armchair Travelogue, third Wednes-days, 9-10:30 a.m. August 17 meeting will look at various settings in Arizona that have proven to be important to some of our famous residents. Scrabble Club, fi rst and third Wednes-days, 1-4 p.m. Women’s Singles, second Wednesday, 2-3 p.m. Hand & Foot Cards, second and fourth Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon. Quilts N’ More, fi rst and third Thurs-days, 9-11 a.m. Program is open to anyone who wants to join in the wonderful world of sewing and quilting. Bunko, First Thursdays, 6-8 p.m.

Weekly: Ping Pong, Mondays, 9-11 a.m. Men’s Discussion Group, Mondays, 9-10:30 a.m. Conversational Spanish (some Spanish skills needed to practice speaking the lan-guage), Mondays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Hooks and Needles, Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-noon. Line Dancing (advanced) Tuesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Bridge (contract-beginners), every

Monday, 12-3 p.m. Mah Jongg, Tuesdays, 1-4 p.m. Movie, Tuesdays, 1-3:30 p.m. Bingo, Tuesdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Must be 21 or older. Poker, Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m. Line Dancing (intermediate), Thurs-days, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Table Talk, a women’s discussion group, Thursdays, 1-3 p.m. Parkinson’s Art Group, Thursdays, 1-3 p.m. Exercise With Laurie, Fridays, 8:30-9:30 a.m. New program starts Sept. 2. Cards, Fridays, 9:15 a.m.-noon. Parkinson’s Exercise, Fridays, 9-10 a.m. and 10-11 a.m. Dominoes, Fridays, 1-4 p.m. Woodcarving, Fridays, 1-3 p.m.

Twice weekly: Peer-Led Exercise, Tuesdays and Thurs-days, 8-9 a.m. Contract Bridge, Wednesdays and Fri-days, 9 a.m.–noon.

Trips: Stop by the Activity Center to pick up fl yers on a vast number of trip offerings through the end of 2011.

Support groups: All interested persons welcome. Not age restrictive. All meetings open to the public. No fee. Alzheimer Support Group, fi rst Tues-days, 1-3 p.m. Parkinson’s Support Group, first Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m.Bereavement Support Group, second and fourth Monday, 1-2:30 p.m. Blood Pressure Screening, First and third Tuesdays with LPN from Fountain View Village, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and second and fourth Tuesdays 11 a.m.-1 p.m. with Baruch Rosen, M.D. No appointment needed.

Medical Insurance Consultations, fi rst and third Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (by appointment). Durable medical equipment available to borrow free. Donations of wheelchairs requested. Please stop by the Activity Center. For Home Delivered Meals, call (480) 816-5226. Year-round residents sought to deliver meals. Very rewarding volunteer experience. Please call for more informa-tion or to sign up for this exceptional opportunity to be of service to your com-munity. The center is located in the Fountain Hills Community Center, 13001 N. La Montana Drive.

Submit recipes formuseum cookbook There is still time to submit recipes in the L. Alan Cruikshank River of Time Museum cookbook. The book, Flavors from the Lower Verde River Valley, is a fundraiser for the mu-seum. Recipes are being collected now. Collection sheets are available online, as well as at the museum, 12901 N. LaMon-tana Drive. Return sheets by e-mail, [email protected], drop them off at the museum or mail them to River of Time Museum, P.O. Box 17445, Fountain Hills, AZ 85269. All recipes must be submitted by Aug. 30. Contributors may submit up to three recipes. Selected recipes will include the name and town of the contributor. The cookbook will be divided in to eight categories: Appetizers & Beverages; This & That; Soups & Salads; Vegetables & Side Dishes; Cookies & Candy; Main Dishes; Breads & Rolls; and Desserts. The project is an offi cial AZ Centennial Project. For more information, visit the Web-site, www.riveroftimemuseum.org, or call the museum, (480) 837-2612.


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The Perfect Age of Rock ‘n’ Roll When a has-been rocker returns home to reconnect with his roots, he turns to a childhood friend, now a middle school music teacher, and a trek down Route 66 in hopes of rediscovering the music he loves.Starring: Eileen Alana, Jasin Cadic, Brooke BickfordGenre: Drama/MusicalMPAA Rating: Rating pending.

Dirty Girl The high school “dirty girl” partners up with the class gay and goes on a summer road trip to fi nd her estranged father.Starring: Milla Jovovich, William H. MacyGenre: Drama/ComedyMPAA Rating: Rating pending.

Rise of the Planet of the Apes In this new take on the Planet of the Apes franchise, witness the experiments that led to a supremely intelligent species of ape that would eventually give way to a battle for supremacy with the race of man.Starring: James FrancoGenre: Sci/FiMPAA Rating: Rating pending.

Aug. 12Final Destination 5 When a group of people survive an event they were never supposed to live through, death returns to claim them one by one.Starring: Miles Fisher, Arlen EscarpetaGenre: HorrorMPAA Rating: R for graphic scenes of violence.

30 Minutes or Less Two would-be criminal masterminds kidnap the pizza delivery guy and force him and his best friend to rob a bank. Hilarity ensues.Starring: Danny McBride, Aziz Ansari, Jesse EisenbergGenre: ComedyMPAA Rating: Rating pending.

The Help Set in the 1960s, two white women befriend their black housekeepers to build an unexpected friendship around a secret writing project that will cause the people of their Mississippi hometown to question social norms.Starring: Emma Stone, Mike Vogel, Al-lison JanneyGenre: DramaMPAA Rating: PG-13.

Aug. 19Conan the Barbarian When Conan originally sets out on a quest for vengeance, his plans are quickly sidetracked when he discovers he may be the only person capable of saving his homelands from a dark and powerful supernatural foe.Starring: Jason Momoa, Rose McGowan, Ron PerlmanGenre: AdventureMPAA Rating: Rating Pending.

Spy Kids: All the Time in the World When a former spy gets reactivated, it’s her two children that will have to save the day from the evil Time Keeper, who is on a mission to stop time itself.Starring: Jessica Alba, Joel McHale

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Fright Night This remake of the comedy-horror clas-sic sees a high school senior matching wits with a next door neighbor he fears might be feasting on the blood of the innocent.Starring: David Tennant, Colin FarrellGenre: Comedy/HorrorMPAA Rating: Rating Pending.

Aug. 26Our Idiot Brother Three sisters turn to their idealist brother when their overbearing mother shows up and starts wreaking havoc in everyone’s lives.Starring: Paul Rudd, Elizabeth Banks, Steve CooganGenre: ComedyMPAA Rating: Rating Pending.

Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark When a young girl goes to live with her father and his new girlfriend, she discov-ers their house is also home to terrifying creatures that live under the stairs and thrive on darkness.Starring: Guy Pearce, Katie HolmesGenre: HorrorMPAA Rating: R for violence and terror.

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his neighborhood from a pointy-toothed creature of the night who may or may not be his next door neighbor. Finally, and earning my pick for the month, is Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark, opening Aug. 26. This remake of the 1973 television movie is being penned by none other than Guillermo del Toro, perhaps best known for his work on the haunting adult fairytale, Pan’s Labyrinth. Afraid of the Dark looks to be another terrifi c stab at dark fantasy, though its R rating makes it clear that this ghost story is not meant for the wee ones. With Halloween only a couple months away, you might as well get in the spirit of the season a bit early and check out something scream-worthy.

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Deer Valley Rock Art CenterPhoenix(623) 582-8007http://dvrac.asu.eduAug. 6, 20 Guided tour of spectacular rock art. Learn about petroglyphs, archaeology, desert plants, animals and Native American cultures. 6:30 p.m. Reservations. $2.50-$6.50.

62nd Annual Navajo Festival of Arts and CultureMuseum of Northern ArizonaFlagstaff(928) 774-5213www.musnaz.orgAug. 6-7 More than 70 Navajo artists, storytellers and more. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. $4-$7.

Fine Art and Craft FestivalWheeler ParkFlagstaff(928)789-7222Aug. 6-7 Unusual fi ne art and crafts. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; until 4 p.m. Sunday. Free.

Indoor Summer Arts & Crafts FestivalHilton El Conquistador ResortOro Valleywww.orovalleyfestival.orgAug. 13-14 Features exhibiting artists in all mediums and genres featuring demonstrations, music, wine and culinary arts. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free

Mountain Artists Guilds 51st Annual Summer Festival of Fine Art and CraftsCourthouse PlazaPrescott(928) 445-2510www.mountainartistsguild.orgAug. 13-14 More than 120 artisans from the west in this juried show. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; until 4 p.m. Sunday. Free.

Children’s Music and Arts FestivalWheeler ParkFlagstaff(928) 213-2312http://fl agstaff.az.gov/recreationAug. 20 Music, theater and dance, performances by local youth. Recycled arts and crafts project. Musical instrument workshops, painting, sculp-tures, more. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free

Summer in the PinesHualapai Mountain ResortKingman(928) 757-3545http://www.kindmantourism.orgAug. 20-21 Enjoy arts and crafts among Ponderosa pines. 9 a.m. Free.

14th Annual Flagstaff Open StudiosFlagstaff(928) 779-2300www.fl agstaff-arts.orgAug. 27-28 More than 80 studios are featured in this self-guided tour spotlighting a variety of media. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $

Fourth Annual Bullhead City River RegattaBullhead City(928) 542-8885www.bullheadregatta.comAug. 12-13 Kayak races, tube fl oaters, them fl oats. Lots of fun, entertainment, competition. $

15th Annual Cool Country Cruise-in and Route 66 Festival 2011Williams(928) 635-1418www.williamschamber.comAug. 12-14 Classic car show with trophies for various classes. More than 200 cars.

18th Annual Big West Valley Home and Garden ShowUniversity of Phoenix StadiumGlendale(602) 485-1619www.maricopacountyhomeshows.comAug. 5-7 Interiors, exteriors, consultations, much more. 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; until 6 p.m. Sunday. $5.

Mountain Daze FestivalPine Community Center Ramadawww.pinestrawberrybusinesscommunityaz.comAug. 6-7 Vendors, food, music, antique cars, health fair, Fire on the Rim Bike Race. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; until 4 p.m. Sunday. $

14th Annual Peach Mania FestivalApple Annie’s OrchardWillcox(520) 384-2084www.appleannies.comAug. 6-7, 13-14 U-pick tree ripened peaches and apples. Breakfast, 7 – 10 a.m. Peach ice cream, pie. 6:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Free admission.

63rd Annual Vigilante DaysTombstonewww.tombstonechamber.comAug. 12-14 Wild West history comes to life in the streets of Tombstone. Entertainment, fashion show, 10K, shootouts, hangings, concert, chili cook-off, saloon girls.

Farmer John’s Birthday Party and Willcox March for Zane 2011Apple Annie’s OrchardWillcox(520) 384-2084www.appleannies.comAug. 20-21 U-pick fruit & vegetables. Proceeds benefi t March of Dimes. 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Free ad-mission.

3rd Annual Hell City Tattoo FestivalBiltmore Resort & Spa - Phoenixwww.hellcity.com

Aug. 26-28 Discover the world of tattooing with world class artists from all over the world. Friday, Saturday, noon-11 p.m.; Sunday, noon-8 p.m. $

20th Annual Family CornfestEl Zaribah Shrine AuditoriumPhoenix(602) 231-0300www.el-zaribah.org

Aug. 27-28 60 arts and crafts exhibitors, fresh sweet corn. Free admission and parking. $5 for lunch.

11th Annual Apple Harvest Apple Annie’s Orchard - Willcox(520) 384-2084www.appleannies.comAug. 27-28 All things apple are celebrated this week-end. 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Free admission.

Mountain Air Dressage ShowFort Tuthill County ParkFlagstaff(602) 942-6062www.azdressage.orgAug. 17-18, 20-21 Equestrian dressage show where horse and rider compete by riding a pattern in an

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L. Alan Cruikshank River of Time Museum annual Spaghetti DinnerFountain Hills Community Center(480) 837-2612www.riveroftimemuseum.orgAug. 27 Great food, auction, friends and fun. $15 for one ticket’ two for $25.

Jazz in the HillsOctagon Cafe - Fountain Hills(480) 837-4882 (480) 837-9661Every Friday Fridays, join jazz lovers in an intimate set-ting for great music and company. Doors open at 6:45 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. free, donations welcome. Call to confi rm event.

Wine and MusicGrapeables - Fountain Hills(480) 816-5959 Different musicians play at the local wine shop. Perfect for listening and dancing. 7:30 – 11 p.m. Call for individual performance information.

The Magic of ManilowBroadway Palm Dinner Theater - Mesa(480) 325-6700www.broadwaypalmwest.comAug. 11 Terry Davies gives a great rendition of Barry Manilow. 5:30 p.m. $39 includes dinner and concert.

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Music Theater - Phoenix(480) 478-6000www.theMIM.orgAug. 13 7 p.m. $25-$30.

Classic Rock Tribute SeriesValley Vista Performing Arts CenterSurprise(866) 967-8167www.showtix4u.comAug. 13 Ultimate tribute to the Beach Boys. 7:30 p.m. $20-$35.

High Mountain Music FestivalMountain Meadow Recreation ComplexPinetop/Lakeside(928) 367-4290www.pinetoplakesidechamber.comAug. 13-14 Lots of music. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; until 5 p.m. Sunday. $20/day, $30/weekend.

ABBA FabBroadway Palm Dinner Theater - Mesa(480) 325-6700www.broadwaypalmwest.comAug. 18 The premier ABBA experience. 5:30 p.m. $39 includes dinner and concert.

Josh GrobanUS Airways Center - Phoenix(800) 745-3000www.livenation.comAug. 19 Straight to You World Tour. His fi rst full-scale global arena tour since 2007. Special guest will open the 8 p.m. show. $77.50-$97.50.

AZ DiamondBroadway Palm Dinner Theater - Mesa(480) 325-6700www.broadwaypalmwest.comAug. 19 and 20 High energy group led by vocalist Eddie Kij replicate the glitter and vocals of the legendary Neil Diamond. $35 includes buffet and show.

That Kool BandBroadway Palm Dinner TheaterMesa (480) 325-6700 www.broadwaypalmwest.com Aug. 21, 22 Danceable fun of Arizona’s premier oldies band. 7 p.m. $ Concert only.

Piano Man Broadway Palm Dinner Theater Mesa (480) 325-6700 www.broadwaypalmwest.com Aug. 25 The ultimate tribute to Billy Joel and Elton John. 5:30 p.m. $39 includes dinner and concert.

Prescott Jazz SummitVarious locations - Prescott(928) 771-1268www.prescottjazz.comAug. 26-28

Annual jazz festival with international stars and great area players. $

28th Annual Grand Canyon Music FestivalShrine of the Ages Auditorium and other venuesGrand Canyon(928) 638-9215www.grandcanyonmusicfest.orgAug. 26 through Sept. 10 Annual series of evening concerts. Musi-cians from around the country from jazz to classical. 7:30 p.m. $8-$15.

Summer Flashlight ToursDesert Botanical Garden - Phoenix (480) 941-1225 www.dbg.org Aug. 1-31 See, hear and feel the desert at night. Bring your fl ashlight. Thursday and Saturday nights. $5-$15.

20th Annual Southwest Wings Birding and Nature FestivalCochise CollegeSierra Vista(520) 678-8237www.swwings.orgAug. 3-7 A variety of activities, seminars, vendors, lectures, animals. $15 for adults, free for chil-dren with parents or grandparents.

Third Awakening Earth ExpoPine(928) 476-3655http://pinestrawberrycommunityaz.comAug. 6-7

Perseid Meteor ShowerLowell Observatory - Flagstaff(928) 233-3210www.lowell.eduAug. 12 An indoor program focusing on meteor showers. 5-9:30 p.m. $

Becoming an Outdoors WomanCamp Friendly Pines - Prescott(480) 644-0077www.azwildlife.orgAug.12-14 Adventure and life skills for women 18 and older wishing to learn to camp, fi sh, rappel, hike, cook with Dutch ovens and more. $270 includes meals, lodging and classes.

Learn your LizardsBoyce Thompson Arboretum - Superior(520) 689-2811www.arboretum.ag.arizona.eduAug. 13 Educates participants to identify common

lizards. 8:30 a.m. $3-$7.50.Tucson Bird and Wildlife FestivalRiverpark InnTucsonhttp://tucsonaudubon.org/festivalAug. 17-21 Combination of free and paid fi eld trips, workshops, exhibits and talks by renowned naturalists.

Plants of the Bible Guided TourBoyce Thompson ArboretumSuperior(520) 689-2811www.arboretum.ag.arizona.eduAug. 20 Learn about the botany, history and scrip-ture on a walk alongside volunteer and Bible scholar David Oberpriller. 9:30 a.m. $3-$7.50.

Arizona Trail Centennial Adventure SessionsREIPhoenix, Tempe, Tucsonwww.REI.com/storesAug. 22, 6:30 p.m., PhoenixAug. 23, 6:30 p.m., TucsonAug. 24, 6:30 p.m., Tempe A series of talks across the state will provide information about the Arizona Trail Centennial Adventure in September and Octo-ber. Free.

Edible and Medicinal PlantsBoyce Thompson Arboretum - Superior(520) 689-2811www.arboretum.ag.arizona.eduAug. 28 Learn about Sonoran Desert plants with Choctaw Nation member and ethno-biologist David Morris and cookbook author Jean Groen. 8:30 a.m. $3-$7.50.

Dog Days of SummerHistoric Downtown Glendale(623) 930-4500www.visitglendale.az.comAug. 6 Activities include photo stations, Frosty Paw Treats, water stations, fashion show, pet gifts and accessories. 6-9 p.m.

Turns & Wraps Dog Agility ContestCureton Park - Williams(928) 710-0006www.williamschamber.comAug. 13-14 Man’s best friend is put to the test with competitions all weekend.

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Fifth Annual Cool Country Classic World Series of Team RopingWilliams(928) 692-8465www.williamschamber.comAug. 6-7 A qualifying weekend in Williams to make it to the fi nals in Las Vegas. $

Cowboy Capital Professional Bull RidingPrescott Rodeo Grounds(866) 407-6336www.worldsoldestrodeo.comAug. 13 “The toughest sport on dirt.” 7:30 p.m. $

127th Annual World’s Oldest RodeoPayson (928) 474-4515www.paysonrimcountry.comAug. 18-21 Bull riding, calf roping, barrel racing and more. PRCA sanctioned. Considered the country’s best small rodeo. $7.50-$22.

National Barrel Horse Association Barrel RacesWilliams Rodeo Grounds(928) 522-6905www.williamschamber.comAug. 27-28

34th Annual “Run for the Magic”Wheeler ParkFlagstaff(928) 774-0649www.bbbsf.comAug. 13 Big Brothers/Big Sisters Half Marathon, Half Marathon walk and 5K fun run. One of the oldest half marathons in Arizona. Pre-race pasta dinner the night before. More than 400 runners from around the country. 7:30 a.m. $30-$60.

BaseballChase Field - Phoenixhttp://dbacks.com Aug. 5-7 D-backs vs. Dodgers Aug. 8-11 D-backs vs. Astros Aug. 12-14 D-backs vs. Mets Aug. 26-28 D-backs vs. Padres Aug. 29-31 D-backs vs. Rockies

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s CinderellaBroadway Palm Dinner Theater - Mesa(480) 325-6700www.broadwaypalmwest.com

Through Aug. 6 Musical retelling of the timeless tale of one of the most romantic stories ever. $

HairsprayScottsdale Desert Stages(480) 483-1664, ext. 1www.desertstages.orgThrough Aug. 7 An audience favorite. $22.

And Then There Were NoneScottsdale Desert Stages(480) 483-1664, ext. 1www.desertstages.orgThrough Aug. 21st Murderous mystery by Agatha Christie. $22.

Beauty and the Beast Jr. Fountain Hills TheaterFountain Hills(480) 837-9661www.fht.orgAug. 26-Sept. 11 The beautiful, bright Belle yearns to escape her provincial life but becomes captive in a Beast’s enchanted castle. $

The Andrews BrothersBroadway Palm Dinner TheaterMesa(480) 325-6700www.broadwaypalmwest.comThrough Aug. 27 New ‘40s musical by Roger Bean, paying

homage to the USO entertainers of World War II. $39 includes buffet and show.

The Wizard of OzScottsdale Desert Stages(480) 483-1664, ext. 1www.desertstages.orgAug. 19-Sept. 18 Fridays, Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, Sundays, 1 and 3 p.m. $12 in advance.

16th Annual Tri in the PinesShow Lowwww.trifi nd.net/nf/az.htmlAug. 13 825 yard swim at Family Aquatic Center; 12.3 mile bike ride on city streets; 3.5 mile run on paved multi-use trail in City Park, USA. Triathlon-sanctioned event.

27th Annual Mountain Man TriathlonLake MaryFlagstaff(928) 526-8761www.trifi nd.netAug. 14 Sprint: swim 700 meters, bike 10.6 miles, run 3.1 miles; Olympic: swim 1,500 meters, bike 24.9 miles, run 6.2 miles. 6:30 a.m. Free for spectators; entry fee for participants.

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Lots of plans on tap at McDowell Mountain Park The following are events planned for August at McDowell Mountain Park. Pro-gram changes or cancellations are posted on the Website, maricopa.gov/parks/mcdowell. Call (480) 471-0173, ext. 201, or e-mail Ranger Amy Ford at [email protected] for more information. The park is located north of Fountain Hills on McDowell Mountain Road, the extension of Fountain Hills Boulevard. There is a $6 fee per vehicle to enter the park. Little Critters Storytime with Ranger Amy, Thursdays, Aug. 4, 11, 18 and 25, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. (Geared toward pre-schoolers and up.) Themed program set around a children’s book read aloud by Ranger Amy. Activities vary and may include live animals, songs, crafts and/or puppet plays. Visitor Center. Friday Fitness Hikes, Aug. 5 (meet at Lousley Hill Trailhead, 6:30-7:30 a.m.); Aug. 12 (Meet at Wagner Trail, 6-7:30 a.m.); Aug. 19 (Meet at the Trailhead Stag-ing Area, 6:30-7:30 a.m.); Aug. 26 (Meet at the alternate entrance to park – Dixie Mine Trail).

Reptile and Live Animal Feeding at McDowell, Saturday, Aug. 6, 10-11 a.m.; Saturday, Aug. 20, 10-11 a.m. Watch as some of the animals eat. Ask questions, meet the park’s huge wolf spider and giant hairy scorpion. Visitor Center. Mystery Tracks and Holes Sunset Walk, Saturday, Aug. 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m. A short, 1 ½ mile wash hike helps participants learn how to identify tracks and critter holes. Ranger Amy leads the hike for all ages. Bring binoculars, water and wear sturdy hiking shoes or boots. Meet at the Lousley Hill Trailhead.

Close Encounters of the Reptilian Kind, Friday, Aug. 12, 10-11 a.m. Nature Center. Get close to some cold-blooded

creatures with Ranger Amy. Mountain Bike in the Moonlight, Fri-day, Aug. 12, 7:30-9:30 p.m. (Pemberton Trail – meet at the trailhead staging area). This year’s night ride series is sponsored by Slipper Pig bike shops in Fountain Hills and Phoenix. Helmets and lights with at least a three hour power source are man-datory on the ride. All riders must sign in and out. Rides not guided. August Full Moon Hike, Friday, Aug. 13, 7-9:30 p.m. Join Ranger Amy to expe-rience the sights and sounds of a desert evening by the light of the moon. The Park is a whole new world at night, where coyotes howl and saguaros stand as silent sentinels. Flashlights are permitted but not required. Bring plenty of water and sturdy shoes. Hiking time is two hours and three miles. Meet at the Trailhead Staging area. No pets. Mythbusting the “Wise Old Owl:” In-door Desert Learning Series with Ranger Amy, Friday, Aug. 19, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Un-ravel the myths and mysteries surround-ing owls at this cool indoor interpretive program for all ages. Large groups, please

RSVP. Visitor Center. Scorpion Scavenger Hunt – Win Wet & Wild tickets!, Saturday, Aug. 20, 8-9 p.m. Scorpions are kind of interesting to fi nd, especially glowing under a blacklight – outside, and not in your house. Learn all about these venomous creatures and what makes them so adaptable. All scor-pions – even scorpion fossils – glow under blacklight. Bring a fl ashlight or blacklight and wear sturdy shoes. After the program, a four-pack of Wet and Wild Waterpark tickets will be given away. Meet at the Trailhead Staging Area. Trailside Mountain Bike Maintenance – Mountain Biking Clinic Series with Slippery Pig Bike Shop, Saturday, Aug. 20, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Do you know how to change a bike tire when you’re out on the trail, miles from nowhere? The mountain biking experts from Slippery Pig Bike Shop will teach you how to repair the most common bike malfunctions at this clinic. Attendees will be entered in to a free drawing for a four-pack of Wet and Wild Waterpark. Meet at the Trailhead Staging Area.


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