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ednesday, April 9, is a day for raising awareness …and a day for raising funds. The Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits (Alliance) and Arizona Grantmakers Forum have announced the return of Arizona’s statewide day of giving – Arizona Gives Day 2014. “After seeing the success of this event last year, we are excited to have this event return in Arizona, and raise more than before,” says Patrick McWhortor, president and CEO of the Alliance. “We hope to have as many as 10,000 Arizonans support our nonprofit community that day, raising much-needed dollars for these worthwhile organizations.” This one day provides an inspiring way for Arizonans to join forces to help their communities. Supporters can search for participating nonprofits by ZIP code or by cause, and simply click to donate. The donation stays local and helps area nonprofits
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provide much needed services and support for residents. In addition to fundraising, Arizona Gives Day is an opportunity to raise awareness of the state’s nonprofits – an assist that is beneficial all year round. Online donors can spread the word about a favorite charity through their social media networks to not only help boost the giving, but perhaps help some of the lesser-known nonprofits gain some much needed exposure. Beginning at midnight April 9 and continuing until 11:59pm Arizonans can go online at www.azgives.org and pledge their financial support to the nonprofit of their choice. From land preservation to arts initiatives; from early childhood education to elder care, participating organizations cover a broad range of interests. Visit www.azgives.org and pledge a donation to a favorite charity, or discover a new cause – and then spread the word and help area nonprofits thrive year-round. |CST
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Online Initiative Gives Boost To Nonprofits By Kathryn M. Miller
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April is a beautiful time in the Valley, especially for the foodies, philanthropists, chefs, restaurateurs, music enthusiasts and festive revelers who have been eagerly awaiting the return of the nation’s longest running festival of its kind. The Scottsdale Culinary Festival annually attracts more than 35,000 people to 20 distinct, food-forward events sprinkled throughout the city. Most importantly, this six-day celebration of the senses, hosted April 8-13, doubles as a fundraiser for the festival organizer, the Scottsdale League for the Arts, allowing this non-profit organization to donate more than $3.8 million to local arts and art education programs across Arizona since 2002. Events include the main event – the super-sized, family-friendly Great Arizona Picnic – trendy cocktail parties like Bubbles & Bliss and Shaken & Stirred, the dessert lover’s dream that is the Chocolate & Wine Experience, the stylish Eat, Drink & Be Pretty featuring a live runway fashion show, the sumptuous Wine Country Brunch and a Burger Battle so big it’s hosted inside Scottsdale Stadium. And that’s just for starters. Get all of the juicy details at www.scottsdalefest.org.
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April 22 is Earth Day, and we have put together an issue that is chock full of ideas to celebrate the day, ways to explore our beautiful desert landscape and events that support conservation efforts, recycling and adaptive re-use. However, while April 22 may be an “official” celebratory day, I think that every day should be Earth Day. Those of us who live in Valley know that you don’t have to go too far from town to experience the versatility and grandeur of the Sonoran Desert – in fact, thanks to efforts of a number of conservation groups and forward-thinking citizens, many of us are blessed to live amidst this wild beauty, and our city and town governments have taken up the banner of preservation and set aside space and created parks and trails right in the heart of major Desert Desert Foothills Foothills metropolitan areas. Land Land Trust Trust Late March and early April offer some of the most amazing opportunities to enjoy our desert home in all its glory. I hope that you will take advantage of this time of transition and get out and discover the treasures that are all around us. Until next month…all my best,
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MAYOR LANE WRITES...
Moment Of Silence Misstep
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By now, you may have heard that last month I made a large misstep. At the March 4 City Council meeting, I denied a request from a citizen, during our Public Comment portion of our agenda, to hold a moment of silence for Phoenix Detective John Hobbs who was killed in the line of duty. We did end up holding a moment MAYOR of silence at the end of the meeting, but City of Scottsdale I should have allowed for it when it was 480.312.3111 initially requested. www.scottsdaleaz.gov I messed up, and if you or someone you know was offended by my actions, I am deeply sorry. I am sorry for handling the citizen’s request during public comment the way I did. I am sorry that we didn’t honor Det. Hobbs at the beginning of the meeting – to put it simply, I dropped the ball. I recognize that my actions have offended police officers everywhere. I am sorry that my actions may have taken attention away from the loss of Det. Hobbs and the wounding of his partner, Det. Casados. Their bravery and sacrifice should not take second place to anything. I am mortified that the families of these courageous officers may have suffered one ounce of additional pain, or one more second of grief due to this. While I absolutely meant no disrespect by choosing to allow the moment of silence at the end of the meeting as opposed to the beginning, I take full responsibility for my actions and offer my sincere apology for any heartache this has caused. If you would like to talk to me about this situation, please contact my office at 480.312.2466.
OdySea Set To Open In 2015 Will be the Southwest’s largest aquarium The minds behind Scottsdale’s Butterfly Wonderland and Odysea Mirror Maze/Laser Maze will break ground on their newest attraction, OdySea Aquarium, this summer. Opening Fall 2015, it will be the largest aquarium in the Southwest and promises a high-tech, high-entertainment, oceanic educational adventure – all in the unlikely setting of the Sonoran desert. The 16-acre attraction, designed to accommodate up to 15,000 visitors daily, is described as “SeaWorld meets Disneyland,” and the experience will not be revealed until opening, but “will be an absolute show-stopper,” says Amram Knishinsky, PhD and principal founder. Visitors to the OdySea Aquarium will embark on a journey exploring all areas of marine life – from the bayous and coral reefs to deep abysses of fresh water and salt water. A sampling of the planned exhibits includes Rivers of the World, American Rivers, Amazon Rivers, Shores, Penguins, the Great Barrier Reef and “the Bizarre & the Beautiful,” including jellyfish, octopus, large king crabs and seahorses. Educational media boards, placed throughout the facility, will provide hands-on experiences, illuminated world maps and sounds from different regions all over the globe. The OdySea Aquarium will also include a Lighthouse Café serving a full menu and light snacks and an OdySea Treasures Gift Shop. Additionally, the facility will accommodate private events up to several hundred guests. For more information, call 480.951.2100.
Savor Some Of Arizona’s Best At Wine & Dine The hip, urban setting of Scottsdale Quarter will serve as the backdrop to AZ Wine & Dine on April 3. This celebration of food and wine is hosted by the Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association and boasts 19 of the Valley’s top resort and hotel restaurants, plus several Scottsdale Quarter favorites and a broad selection of wine and craft beer. Each restaurant booth features a winery offering at least two different varietals that are paired with the dishes, providing an opportunity to discover new flavors and new favorites.
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Entertainment will be provided by Shining Star Band and a silent auction offering deals on vacation getaways and gift certificates from Scottsdale Quarter’s eclectically rich mix of specialty shops. Plus it’s a party with a cause, as much of the proceeds benefit the educational efforts of the Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association. The event runs from 5-8pm. Scottsdale Quarter is located on the corner of Scottsdale Road and Greenway Road. For ticket information, call 602.604.0729 or visit www.azwineanddine.com.
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Recyle, Reuse, Reduce – Scouts Hold Electronicfest
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Boy Scout Troop 446 will hold its next Electronicfest, a giant swap meet and recycling of computers, parts and electronics, April 13. Find new, refurbished and used computers, A/V equipment, flat screens, parts and accessories. In partnership with Westech Recyclers, Scout Troop 446 will also take donations of unwanted electronics, working or not. The event is held on the third Sunday of every month from 5:30-10:30am. The April date was changed due to the Easter holiday. The free event is held at Scottsdale Pavilions (Indian Bend and Loop 101). For additional information, call 480.362.5190 or visit www.electronicfest.com.
How to help the bees workshop On Thursday, May 1, Butterfly Wonderland
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A free, annual Nuts and Bolts mystery writing workshop called “So You Want to Write Crime Fiction?” 10am-5pm Saturday April 26 at Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 North Drinkwater Boulevard in Scottsdale. Sponsored by Desert Sleuths, the Phoenix chapter of Sisters in Crime, the workshop is geared towards budding and seasoned authors who want to know more about the craft and business of writing crime fiction. The workshop will include topics ranging from how a crime is processed in the justice system by law enforcement professionals, from investigation to prosecution and includes a mock crime scene; development of literary aspects of a novel by leading local authors; and wading through the business aspect of being a novelist. Attendees may bring their own lunch or purchase a variety of items, including gluten-free selections, at the event. RSVP for the event through the chapter’s Facebook page at Sisters in Crime Desert Sleuths Chapter. For more information, visit www.desertsleuths.com.
society. In addition, guests will learn about the many natural products produced by honey bees and what people can do to help support honey Photo by Kathryn M. Miller
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sampling and “Ask the Beekeeper” Q&A will take place near the honey bee observation hive after the presentation. Emily Brown is a beekeeper and honey enthusiast. She has beehives in several locations in the Valley and owns the AZ Queen Bee, a bee removal and honey business. She is a member of the American Beekeeping Federation. The workshop runs from 6-8pm. The cost to attend is $15 for those with Founder’s Memberships or Annual Passes and $20 for the general public. To register, call 480.800.3000, Extension 207. Butterfly Wonderland is located at 9500 East Via de Ventura in Scottsdale. For more information, visit www.butterflywonderland.com.
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The Past Presidents’ Council of the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce will once again honor four individuals and one non-profit organization at its annual Scottsdale’s History Hall of Fame Dinner. Over the past 20 years, the Council has selected 120 past and present Scottsdale personalities and organizations to induct into the Scottsdale’s History Hall of Fame. Inductees have contributed immeasurably to the rich heritage of Scottsdale, dating back to its modern-day founding in 1888 by Army Chaplain Winfield Scott. Here are the 2014 inductees: Les Conklin – Champion of the Scenic Foothills Drive and editor of Peek at the Peak magazine. Betty Drake – An award-winning urban planner who has helped shape the landscape, as well as public and private spaces throughout Scottsdale, the Valley and Arizona. Lou Jekel – Jekel has pursued simultaneous careers as a zoning attorney, a firefighter and a community leader. Jim Keeley – Dubbed “Mr. Airpark,” Keeley has led in researching, promoting, selling and providing a vision for the Scottsdale Airpark. Scottsdale Historical Society – Organized in 1968 to save the Little Red Schoolhouse, this all-volunteer non-profit group has raised awareness of Scottsdale’s historic places and faces. The event will take place Tuesday, April 22 from 5:30-9pm at Chaparral Suites Resort & Conference Center, 5001 North Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale. Tickets are $60 per person. To register, call Leslie Nyquist at 480.355.2707. For additional information, visit www.scottsdalechamber.com.
Are They Bicycles Or Sculptures? The answer is “yes” Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art is showcasing the results of a unique workshop series where students were given bicycles, spare parts, materials and free rein to create artful, ride-able sculptures. Exhibiting student artists are from the Arts Magnet Program at South Mountain High School. Art in Motion runs through April 20. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art is located at 7374 East Second Street in Scottsdale. For more information, call 480.874.4666 or visit www.smoca.org.
Aunt Rita’s Foundation will hold its annual fundraising event on April 11. This year, however, the organization is bringing Vegas to Phoenix with Viva Aunt Rita’s: A Red Hot Casino Night. Guests can enjoy the 27 casino tables, relax and enjoy the entertainment and take part in a silent auction. Marshall Shore will serve as master of ceremonies and Bad Cactus Brass Band will headline with Ken Owens performing in the Comedy Club. The event will be held at the Venue of Scottsdale, located at 7117 East 3rd Avenue. For additional information, visit www.vivaauntritas.org or call 602.904.6001.
The second annual Genocide Awareness Week at Scottsdale Community College (SCC) features a varied program of speakers and panelists, art exhibits, standing displays, a theatrical production and even a film premiere. The aim is to impart a greater awareness of atrocities past and present and instil a desire to end all forms of genocide. The lineup of speakers will recount and analyze various periods of genocide in world history through first-person survivor accounts, academic discussions led by experts, author presentations and talks by advocates and activists engaged in the struggle to end human suffering. “This conference is unique to Arizona,” says SCC’s Honors Program Director John Liffiton. “This conference and the workshop on Friday and Saturday will help people to be able to truly and actively participate in those simple but most important phrases ‘never again’ and ‘not on our watch.’” All the events and displays included in Genocide Awareness Week: Not On Our Watch are free and open to the public. It runs April 7-12 on the SCC campus, 9000 East Chaparral Road in Scottsdale. To see the full schedule, visit http://www.scottsdalecc.edu/promo/ genocide-awareness-week.
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Seniors Find Healthy Competition In Wii Bowling Jessie Clark used to go bowling once a week with her husband Bill. They bowled in a league arranged by AT&T, where Bill worked in Reno, Nevada. So when Bill retired from the company in the early ‘80s, the couple also hung up their bowling shoes. Jessie took up painting and figured that her bowling days were behind her. “That was way before anybody even thought about Wii bowling,” Clark says. Recently, Clark, 87, and her team the Hot Shots, competed in the regional championships of the National Senior League (NSL) Wii Bowling Competition. She and her teammates competed from their home at Arté Resort Retirement, an independent and assisted living community in Scottsdale, against teams in the region over the Internet. “I hadn’t bowled any for 30 or 40 years until I got into this,” Clark says. Clark has now been Wii bowling for almost two years. After she asked Kim Koppert, the director of programming at Arté, if she would help organize a Wii bowling group, Kim discovered the NSL and posted a flyer calling for Wii bowlers. “Now everyone wants to bowl,” Clark says with a laugh. “Kim said that I created a monster.” Indeed, the Hot Shots are not the only Wii bowling team from Arté. The Late Bloomers and the Lucky Strikers also competed. “It’s really a lot of fun,” Clark says. “A lot of good camaraderie and a lot of people having fun.”
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North Scottsdale United Methodist Church (NSUMC) will hold a number of holy week and Easter Sunday services and events. • Palm Sunday Worship April 13; 8:30am & 10am Children are invited to join in the palm processional as the service begins. •
Maundy Thursday Service & Seder Meal April 17; 7pm Prior to the Maundy Thursday service, at 6pm, NSUMC will host a Seder meal in the fellowship hall.
• Good Friday Service April 18; 7pm This service will be held in the NSUMC Sanctuary.
Easter Sunday Worship Services – April 20 • Sunrise Service – 6:30am Come in your blue jeans and join the first service of Easter morning on the Outdoor Sports Court. • Worship Service with Communion – 8:30am The Sanctuary bursts into the colors of spring and both of the choirs fill the choir loft with the music and an accompanying trumpets. • Traditional Worship Service & Easter Egg Hunt – 10am Activities and crafts for children during the service; the Easter Egg hunt will occur on the playground for children, ages three to 12. North Scottsdale United Methodist Church is located at 11735 North Scottsdale Road. For more information, call 480.948.0529 or visit www.nsumc.com.
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The newest retail boutique to grace the SHOPS at Gainey Village is the upscale women’s boutique Designer Studio. Offering luxury women’s dresses from Europe, the boutique includes designers such as Jovani, Faviana, Alyce Paris, Terani couture and more. Featuring what owner and designer Denise Rigi describes as formal wear “from morning to afternoon to evening,” the boutique also has dresses for special occasions, prom, weddings, galas, bridesmaids, Mother of the Bride and fundraisers. And patrons won’t have to worry about someone else wearing “their” dress at that next special event. Designer Studio only sells one style gown to each person for a specific event. Rigi, a clothing and interior designer, started in the clothing business 21 years ago. She says, “I’m so excited to open my boutique at the SHOPS at Gainey Village as I feel that it’s the perfect location for my ideal customer.” Designer Studio is located at 8787 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 218, in Scottsdale. For more information, call 480.704.3335. Appointments are preferred.
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Rough-And-Tumble Sport Coming To The Valley
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If there was ever any doubt as to how big the sport of rugby has become, that skepticism will soon be put to rest. On screen alongside beauty shots of Copacabana Beach will be teams of the world’s best rugby talent on the biggest stage of them all – the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. For those more inclined to watch sports where there are hard collisions and players occasionally claw, stomp, run over and elbow one another – rugby will become their favorite new Olympic sport. The sport that inspired American football can first be appreciated in the Valley, in the form of the Fiat of Scottsdale Rugby Bowl: Spikes and Spokes, taking place April 12 at 1:10pm at WestWorld of Scottsdale. That’s when rough-and-tumble rugby meets the rolling thunder of motorcycles. As hundreds of the hottest bikes in Arizona growl along the field, the nationallyranked rugby team from Arizona State University will take on the number one ranked team and defending college champions from Brigham Young University. Rugby fans will also enjoy cuisine from a variety of the Valley’s favorite food trucks. Pre-game music will be provided by cover band Whiskey’s Quicker, with after-party entertainment by The Keltic Cowboys. Tickets are now on sale at www.therugbybowl.com.
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Residents concerned about safeguarding the Mexican gray wolf will have a chance to get up-close-and-personal with the beautiful animals this month. The Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center will host Dinner with Wolves April 6 from 4-7pm. The evening will benefit Defenders of Wildlife and the Conservation Center. Guests can drive themselves or ride on the private bus, included in the ticket price, with pick up and drop off at the Montelucia Resort and Spa, 4949 East Lincoln Drive in Paradise Valley. urs The event includes a cocktail hour, tours n, of the Conservation Center, a silent auction, dinner and presentation. There are only 85 wild Mexican wolves in the world and about half of them live in Arizona. Guests will learn how their support can save this special animal within the state. “There are so many misconceptions out there right now about the Mexican gray wolf and we just want to bring awareness about how incredibly close this animal is to extinction and why it’s literally hanging on by der a paw,” says Title Sponsor, Ann Siner, founder ve a and CEO of My Sister’s Closet. “We have chance to save this wolf within our own state olved.” boundaries and we want to get everyone involved.” rchased Individual tickets are $275 and can be purchased online at www.dinnerwithwolves.com.
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MAYOR STANTON WRITES...
Families Who Serve
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By Mayor Greg Stanton
For Phoenix’s economy to thrive over the long-term, we need to move in a new direction, and build an innovation-based, export-driven economy that works for everyone. That’s why I recently shared a new plan to take big steps to grow a healthier, more sustainable economy. Our future depends on it. Today’s global economy – it’s rooted in innovation, and exporting new ideas, goods and services across the world. To compete, we have to better prepare our workforce to lead in knowledgebased industries and step up our efforts to increase international trade. MAYOR It’s no secret that, for me, boosting trade is a top priority. It’s why I’ve led City of Phoenix eight trade missions to Mexico alone. Still, other states outperform Arizona 602.262.7111 when it comes to trade. To do better, we have to set more ambitious goals, and www.phoenix.gov do whatever it takes to meet them. In Phoenix, we’re working toward two worthwhile goals: double exports to Mexico in the next five years, and double exports across the globe in the next 10. We’re working with top experts to craft a cutting-edge regional export plan, and this May, will host a trade summit in Phoenix to bring together international and local business leaders. And Phoenix will offer services that we never provided before – especially to help small and medium-sized business looking to grow. For many, the idea of trading abroad can be daunting. Some who want to export don’t know how or where to begin to look for help. But with a little help, local companies can create more good jobs. We’ll be offering help through a new Export Readiness Initiative that will help Phoenix businesses learn how and prepare to trade on a global scale. Growing trade opportunities is only one piece of the puzzle, and there’s a lot of work to do. But if we work together, we can move in a new direction, and build a healthy economy for the long-term.
Sergeant Albert Munuz, logistic vehicle system operator, Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, and a native of Phoenix, and his daughter Abigail, finish eating their cupcakes during a father/daughter luncheon aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, last month. The luncheon connected the Marines with their daughters and gave them a chance to meet other families in the battalion before they deploy to Okinawa, Japan in April.
Celebrate Earth Day 2014 Transforming Space Vacant lots occupy 43 percent of the total land in Phoenix. In 2012, Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton helped form a coalition of local businesses and nonprofits, known as PHX Renews, to find uses for the many vacant lots in Phoenix. The mission of PHX Renews is simple: to find temporary uses for these lots that will beautify the city while promoting sustainability and a sense of community. Learn more at www.phxrenews.org.
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The City of Phoenix has committed to helping protect the environment through its Phoenix Recycles program. More than half of what we throw away can be recycled. Recycling helps conserve landfill space, preserve natural resources and control rising waste disposal costs. Homeowners that receive city garbage collection can participate in the citywide program. For information, contact Solid Waste Customer Service at 602.262.7251.
Celebrate The Day By Kathryn M. Miller
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Every year on April 22, over a billion people in 190 countries take action for Earth Day. Earth Day 2014 will focus on green cities, mobilizing a millions of people to create a sustainable, healthy environment by greening communities worldwide. Here in the Valley, a number of organizations and municipalities are doing just that – on Earth Day and year-round.
Keep Phoenix Beautiful (www.keepphxbeautiful.org) will be in Downtown Phoenix Tuesday, April 22 from 11am-1:30pm celebrating the 44th anniversary of Earth Day. Residents can join the organization at its adopted park, Cesar Chavez Plaza, directly across from Phoenix City Hall. Attendees will learn about recycling and sustainability, take home useful giveaways and have the opportunity to share their enthusiasm with thousands of environmentally minded attendees. For more information, visit www.earthdayphoenix.org. | CST
The Desert Botanical Garden’s Spring Butterfly Exhibit in the Marshall Butterfly Pavilion continues its 11th year this month and runs through May 11. Hours are 9:30am-5pm daily. The exhibit highlights the beauty Photo by Adam Rodriguez and diversity of North America’s butterflies. Expect to see Giant Swallowtails, Great Southern Whites, Zebra Swallowtails, Queens, Julias, Painted Ladies and Malachites among others. Friendly Garden volunteers, or “flight crews,” will be on hand to answer questions and share information about the butterflies and plants. There are special display areas featuring butterfly host plants and a Discovery Station where guests will have the chance to see the Garden’s scaly-winged friends up close. Desert Botanical Garden is located at 1201 North Galvin Parkway in Phoenix. For information, call 480.941.1225 or visit www.dbg.org.
Vehicle Inspection Fees Drop
The Second Annual Verde Xchange Arizona is a collaborative global conference in Phoenix on business and sustainability with the people, projects and ideas leading growth of Arizona and the West. There will be over 100 leaders talking about sustainability being implemented in 150 projects that are growing business, improving life and moving the ball forward. Guests will join business leaders from Intel, Dell, Henkel, Freeport McMoRan, Mayo Clinic and more, plus education leaders from Grand Canyon University, Arizona Department of Education, Arizona State University and others, plus government leaders from across the state and region, plus community leaders Lattie Coor, Steve Zylstra, Don Henninger, Colin Tetreault, Susan Bitter-Smith, Glenn Williamson, Hank Marshall, Marty Shultz, Steve Betts and more to discuss the vision and execution of sustainability and growth in Arizona and the West. VerdeXchange Arizona will take place at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel, 340 North 3rd Street, Thursday, May 1 and Friday, May 2 from 8am-3pm. For more information, visit www.verdexchange. org and click on the “VXArizona” link.
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) officials announced last month that they will be lowering Vehicle Emissions Inspection fees by more than 25 percent for Phoenix metropolitan area residents who have 1981 and newer cars and light duty trucks. More than one million vehicles are tested in the Maricopa County area each year. In addition to reducing fees on July 1, ADEQ will be instituting a Gas Cap Distribution Program in Maricopa and Pima counties through its contractor, GordonDarby Arizona Testing, Inc. More than 75,000 vehicles fail each year because of a faulty gas cap. When the gas cap fails, the owner currently must leave the testing facility to purchase a replacement gas cap and then return for a free retest once the cap has been replaced. ADEQ’s Gas Cap Distribution Program will provide the vehicle owner with a new gas cap at the time of a failed inspection – eliminating the need to leave and return. If the particular gas cap size is unavailable at the testing station, a $5 prepaid card will be offered to motorists to help cover the cost of a new cap.
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Join the North Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (NPCC) on the green Friday, April 25, for its 28th Annual Charity Golf Classic. Enjoy a full day of golf and fundraising to help support two long-standing community organizations – United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona (UPC) and Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC). UCP provides therapy services including occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech and language pathology. Those it serves have various disabilities, including, but not limited to, cerebral palsy, autism, Down’s syndrome, developmental delays and learning disabilities. Visit http:// ucpofcentralaz.org for more information. Proceeds from the NPCC Golf Classic will also establish a scholarship at PVCC for NPCC member employees. The scholarship will be held at the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that manages gifts on behalf of the MCCCD colleges. Learn more at www.paradisevalley.edu. This year’s Golf Classic will once again be held at Moon Valley Country Club (www.moonvalleycc.com), located at 151 West Moon Valley Drive in Phoenix.. There are a few
spots left for golfers. Pricing is as follows: Single Golfer: $180; Twosome: $325; Foursome: $600. Golf includes greens fee, GPS in cart, practice balls, polo shirt, golfer goodie bag and lunch. New this year, a $25,000 Hole-in-One Contest sponsored by C & R Tire and Yokohama Tire and a Hole-in-One Contest for a brand new BMW X-1 sponsored by Chapman BMW on Camelback. A number of other sponsorship opportunities are also available. For complete event details, visit http://bit.ly/npccgolfs.
NPCC 16th Hole – Raise The Roof For Charity Join the Chamber as it kicks off its 28th Annual Charity Golf Classic in style. NPCC and Arizona Nights Entertainment will bring the famous 16th Hole vibe to Catch 22 in North Phoenix to kick start its Golf Classic. Enjoy a night of networking and casino action with a live DJ, silent auction and prize giveaways. Guests will receive two drink tickets and $250 in chips at the door. Additional chips will be available for a donation. The cost for members is $25 for advance registration; $30 if paid at the door. The cost for non-members is $35, advance registration, $40 at the door. RSVP online at http://bit.ly/ npcc16thhole.
Community Connections At the March Business Resource & Networking Luncheon, Dr. Jim Lee, Superintendent of the Paradise Valley Unified School District (PVUSD), was the guest speaker. Dr. Lee, and a number of the District’s high performing students, presented a “State of the District” overview. Attendees enjoyed meeting outstanding PVUSD students Jacob Jordan, Carly Lenniger, Ross Snyder and Alex Stich, as well as hearing from Pinnacle High School Principal Dr. Troy Bales. For more information on PVUSD, visit www.pvschools.net.
April Networking Opportunities The North Phoenix Chamber of Commerce offers two ways for members and guests to connect with fellow business owners and community leaders this month. The Business Resource and Networking Luncheon will be held Tuesday, April 8 from 11:00am-1:30pm at Moon Valley Country Club, located at 151 West Moon Valley Drive in Phoenix. This month’s program will be presented by Mark Karolczyk of the Karolczyk Law Group, PLC, and Eddie Pantiliat of Hymson Goldstein & Pantiliat, PLLC. The cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members if registered by April 4.
The fourth Tuesday Business Networking Luncheon will be held April 22 from 11:30am-1:30pm at Embassy Suites Phoenix, 4415 East Paradise Village Parkway South in Phoenix. Enjoy lunch and present a 20 second commercial, followed by open networking. The cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members if registered by April 18. To register for any of these events, or to see a complete listing of the Chamber’s future events, visit www.northphoenixchamber.com/ events. For additional information, call 602.482.3344.
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PVUSD outstanding students, parents and administrators at the March 11 NPCC luncheon. Photo by Glenn Mire, Mire Images Photography
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The Phoenix Suitcase Party takes place on April 4. Join over 1,200 others at Scottsdale AirCenter’s private luxury hangar at Scottsdale Airport. Bring a packed suitcase, walk the red carpet and enjoy an evening of cocktails, dancing, light appetizers, a silent auction and top Cirque acrobats performing over the party. At approximately 10:30pm, the evening’s grand prize raffle drawing will take place. The grand prize winner will grab his or her date and packed suitcases, board a private jet and depart immediately for a “Build Your Own Adventure” weekend in Las Vegas, complete with five star accommodations, private transportation, exclusive access and a weekend never to be forgotten. All proceeds benefit Phoenix Children’s Hospital and the Phoenix 20-30’s Children In Need Foundation. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.phoenixsuitcaseparty.com.
Group Paint Goes Green Every first Friday night is Recycle Night at Me the Artist Studio at High Street in North Phoenix. The studio will take 50 percent off and guests will use previously used canvases as a foundation. Me the Artist was created to provide an opportunity to explore creativity through painting in a fun and relaxed atmosphere, while connecting with family and friends. It also offers a unique opportunity for local artists to share their talents and spread the impact of color and balance in one’s life. First Friday paint night begins at 6pm. Admission is $20-$25. For more information, call 480.822.7999 or visit www.metheartist.com.
Frank & Albert’s At Biltmore Hosts Beer Dinner The Arizona Biltmore wraps its Beer Dinner series this month by showcasing Tempe’s Sleepy Dog Brewery. Executive Chef Gordon Maybury has been pairing some of Arizona finest microbrews with original menus at these special events. “The array of unique beers being created by these Arizona microbreweries is a joy to pair with food because they are sophisticated, nuanced and burst with a range of flavors, consistencies and finishes,” says Maybury. “The Biltmore Beer Dinners will be multi-faceted culinary experiences that will wow beer aficionados and novices alike.” The final dinner of the series will be held Monday, April 14, in the private Sunroom at Frank & Albert’s restaurant. A representative of the brewery will discuss the beers and their brewing philosophy and process.
The April menu includes: • Reception: Beer Cheese Fondue, Pretzels, Sourdough, Sausages, Apples. Pairing: Marzen • First Course: House made Pierogi with Brussel “Kraut,” Andouille, Whole Grain Veloute. Pairing: Leg Humper Hefeweizen • Second Course: Irish Red Braised Beef Cheeks with Rye Spatzle, Schriners Bacon, Baby Swiss Chard, Natural Jus. Pairing: Red Rover Irish Red • Dessert: Chocolate and Oat with Warm Chocolate Fudge Cake, Oatmeal Ice Cream, House-made Milk Jam, Honeycomb. Pairing: Wet Snout Milk Stout The dinner begins with a reception at 7pm, followed by a threecourse meal. The cost is $40 per person. Tax and 18 percent gratuity are additional. Reservations are required; call 602.381.7632.
Jack, 5, is a student in SARRC’s Community School.
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The Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) is hosting its 16th annual community breakfast from 7-9am April 17 in the Arizona Biltmore’s Frank Lloyd Wright Ballroom. The goal of the breakfast is to raise funds for SARRC’s outreach, education and research programs and inform individuals about autism, the most prevalent childhood developmental disorder in the U.S., affecting one in every 88 children today. While this year’s theme recognizes the challenges of life with autism, it promotes how much more there is to a child and an adult beyond their disorder. This year’s theme, “More 2 Me,” also recognizes how much more each of us can do to create a supportive community, giving individuals and families impacted by autism more opportunities to succeed. All participants attend as guests of SARRC. However, reservations are required, and donations are requested. For more information on SARRC, visit www.autismcenter.org.
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Arizona Musicfest Young Musicians Winners Concert The Arizona Musicfest Young Musicians Winners Concert will be held Sunday, April 27 at the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM). Award-winning soloists, ensembles and vocalists will create a truly inspiring classical experience. The virtuosity and emotional sensitivity are exceptional because all the performers are winners of the highly regarded Arizona Musicfest 2014 Young Musicians Competition (vocal and instrumental). To purchase tickets ($12.50), contact the MIM at 480.478.6000 or visit www.themim.org. The MIM is located at 4725 East Mayo Boulevard in Phoenix. For additional information, visit www.azmusicfest.org or call 480.488.0806.
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Anthem Gem & Mineral Show The Daisy Mountain Rock & Mineral Club will host a Gem & Mineral Show April 12-13 at Anthem School, 41020 North Freedom Way in Anthem. The show will include gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads, wire wrapping, geodes, raffles and kid’s events. The admission for adults is $3; for seniors and students the cost is $2. Children are admitted free. The show runs from 10am-5pm on Saturday and 10am-4pm on Sunday. The Club meets the first Tuesday of the month, excluding the months of July and August, at the Anthem Civic Building, 3701 West Anthem Way. For additional information, contact Ed Winbourne, president, at 978.460.1528.
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The Phoenix Chapter of Executive Women International (EWI) will hold its annual fundraiser, Pirates of the Caribbean, Saturday, April 5 at The Cedars, 1702 East Northern in Phoenix. “This fun event will feature a silent auction, casino-type gaming, music and dancing, prizes, great food and more,” says the EWI Phoenix Chapter president, Diane Robins. “More important, is that all proceeds will go to support many worthwhile local community programs, including scholarships for students entering college and for adults returning to school, for children’s literacy programs and to provide holiday support for needy families.” For more information about the event, contact Co-chair Sue Orzechowski at 602.882.8949 or westernglasssue@aol. com. For information about EWI, visit www.ewiphoenix.org.
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But Wait Folks, There’s More! By Mayor David Schwan
On April 5, beginning at 7am, the Carefree Kiwanis Club will host its spring Pancake Breakfast in the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion in Town Center. 480.488.3686 Proceeds from the event support the good work of www.carefree.org the Kiwanis Club. On April 6, the annual Community Hunger Walk begins at 1:30pm in the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion. The walk is 3.1 miles through the beautiful streets of Carefree. The walk supports the Foothills Food Bank and similar organizations. We have a new festival, Carefree Days, April 11-13. This festival will feature a vetted festival of arts, craft beer vendors, plus food trucks and live entertainment. It will be new and a little bit different! On April 14, we will begin construction of the improvements to the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion. Additional “sails” will cover the entire seating area to protect everyone from the sun. We will install lighting so that the facility can be used during the evening hours. And, yes there’s more folks, we’re adding a sound system. The improvements will make the facility much easier for everyone to use and we hope to attract many more events. Come to Downtown Carefree in April. We may not be giving away ginsu knives, but we do have many wonderful events for your enjoyment! MAYOR Town of Carefree
Enjoy a great round of golf while supporting St.Vincent de Paul and other local charities. The Knights of Columbus of Carefree will hold its 12th annual GolfFore-Charity event on two of North Scottsdale’s premier private golf courses – Troon Country Club and Desert Highlands Country Clu – on April 29. An 11:30am shotgun start begins the day that includes lunch, dinner, Holes-in-One for cars and $10,000, silent and live auctions, a $5,000 raffle and awards. The cost of $275 per golfer (foursomes are $1,000) includes an afternoon program for each golfer’s guest commencing at 3pm and includes wine tasting, cooking demonstrations and an auction preview. Last year’s event raised $160,000 for St. Vincent de Paul and $50,000 for other local charities. Corporate sponsorships range from $1,000 to over $20,000 and tee signs are available for $150 for one and $250 for two (one on each course). Donated vacation properties, airline points, dinners, golf foursomes, services and other general items are also needed to help assure successful silent and live auctions. Golf-Fore-Charity has become one of the premier charitable fund raising events in the state. The main beneficiary of this year’s proceeds will once again be St. Vincent de Paul, an organization that provides assistance to the poor, the hungry and the homeless. For more information, visit www.golf-fore-charity.org.
Local Magic Bird Festivals will host its first Carefree Days Festival April 11-13 in the Carefree Town Garden Center’s Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion at the Sundial Circle. The festival will bring a wide variety of arts, creative crafts and gifts. For those culinary fans, find your favorite new dish at the cooking demonstrations or other food stops. With over 8,000 expected visitors, there will be something for everyone. The festival highlights a select group of vetted local and regional artists. While wandering along desert garden paths, spectators can view creations inspired by the surrounding Southwest landscape. The Carefree Days Festival is free to the public. Visitors are encouraged to bring the family to Downtown Carefree for the outdoor event. For more information about the festival, visit www.magicbirdfestivals.com.
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Mishaps Preventing Disasters
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Sometimes a small mishap saves us from a greater disaster. I received an invitation to join a group of experienced fishermen on their annual May trip to the cold and beautiful Boundary Waters Wilderness area of Northern Minnesota. It was their 10th annual trip and it was my first. We arrived at Lake Esther an hour before sundown and decided to try our luck. We put the canoes in the 40-degree water and added our fishing gear. I climbed into the middle of the canoe with Oz in the bow and Griz sitting in the stern as we paddled out from the edge of the pine tree-lined shore. I cast my line into the water, hoping to catch a trout, but instead my hook snagged at the bottom of the lake. Griz was not only an experienced fisherman and rugged outdoorsman; he was six foot two inches tall, weighed over 200 pounds and most importantly, he had huge broad shoulders he’d developed by playing four years of professional football. As I jerked to unhook my line, Griz, towering above me in the back of the canoe, compensated in the other direction for my movement and the three of us rolled into the cold blue water. We were shocked, soaked and shivering; and I thought it was entirely the rookie’s fault. Fortunately, we were still in only four feet of water. If we hadn’t swamped in shallow water the first day, I’m convinced it would have happened on one of the next days in deeper, icier water and it could have been a disaster, even with life jackets. All of our mishaps have a message, if we listen. The message was: don’t put the rookie in the same canoe with Griz, and tomorrow, don’t rock the canoe. We went on to enjoy three days of good fishing without another cold-water baptism. Allen Nohre lives in Carefree with his wife, Kathie. He is a writer at TERROS Behavioral Health, publishes the blog www.spiritandsoulconnections.com and can be reached at anohre@cox.net.
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The Spa at Carefree, located at Carefree Resort & Conference Center, debuts an entirely new look, an expanded line of services and will launch the latest luxury beauty products at an open house event Saturday, April 26. The special in-house celebration debuts The Spa at Carefree’s fresh spring look with new collections of premier products and an expanded selection of services for men and
women. Attendees will receive free product samples, savings on future visits and have the chance to enter to win drawings for facials and massages. Mini facials will be available for $25 at the event. Light hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served. The event runs from 11am-4pm. The Spa at Carefree is located at 37220 North Mule Train Road. For information, call 480.595.3850 or visit www.carefree-resort.com.
Singer-Songwriter Debuts Latest At Carefree Days U.K. born singer-songwriter Francesca Evans will launch her latest album, Right to the Heart, at the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion during Carefree Days on Saturday, April 12 from 4-5pm. Though a native of the U.K., Evans is a part-time Scottsdale resident and has always enjoyed the Arizona music scene. With 14 original tracks and two covers, Right to the Heart is the realization of a project that has been long in the making. A blend of folk and Americana, Evan’s album is a stirring synthesis of haunting and uplifting tracks. For more information, visit www.francescasmusic.com.
The Arizona Centennial may be over, but the Legacy continues. Activities associated with the Centennial didn’t end with the celebration in 2012. Arizona Centennial Legacy Projects were conceived for continuing impact and range from restoration of historic properties to public art and musical compositions. Legacy Projects are created and supported by members of the community, after being approved by the Arizona Historical Advisory Committee. One of the Legacy Projects, At Home in the Desert written by Phyllis Strupp, is a one-act play, seeking to help elementary school students sort out their difficulties by connecting with the natural world around them – the desert. The play promotes diversity and communication and is
perceived to have potential, statewide, as a tool for reducing bullying. Eleven year-old Chloe learns valuable life lessons from the Sonoran Desert with the help of some mysterious friends (historical figures, desert plants and animals). At Home in the Desert is directed by Aubrey Grace Watkins and choreographed by Kenda Newbury, with original music by Kevin Glenn. Hohokam-inspired animal masks are designed by Robin Ray. The play will be performed April 30 and May 1 at 6:30pm at the Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, located at 33606 North 60th Street in Scottsdale. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 12 and under. Contact the Foothills Community Foundation for additional information at info@ azfcf.org or 480.488.1090.
Dr. Colleen Krahl, holding the scissors, is surrounded by colleagues and employees, as well as members of the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce.
The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony on March 20 at Easy Street Clinic. Easy Street Clinic is located at 7202 East Carefree Drive in Carefree. The Easy Street Clinic offers chiropractic, massage and acupuncture services. Visit www.easystreetclinic.com to learn more.
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The 23rd Annual Foothills Walk To End Hunger will be held April 6. Registration for walkers begins at 1:30pm and the walk gets underway at 2pm. Individuals are asked to pledge a minimum of $30 to help the Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center. Donations are due the day of the walk. People also are encouraged to bring a jar of peanut butter and/or jelly for the cause. The 5k/3.1 mile walk takes place in the desert foothills of Carefree beginning at the town’s amphitheater, which is located at the Carefree Desert Gardens, 101 Easy Street in Downtown Carefree. Checks are payable to Foothills Walk for the Hungry or call 480.488.1145. The Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center provides emergency food, financial assistance and other life necessities and resources to individuals and families in the desert foothills, which encompasses a 180-square-mile area that includes Black Canyon City, Cave Creek, Carefree, Anthem, Desert Hills, New River, North Scottsdale and North Phoenix.
Parents can have fun this spring with kids planning their summers with lots of options from the Desert Foothills YMCA. Kids can spend the summer letting their imaginations go wild. Weeks are built with a variety of themes and time options to meet a variety of needs and schedules. From sci-tech to extreme sports – there are weekly themes for everyone. Registration options include: • Multiple time options (morning and afternoon camps) • Lunch with friends • Field trips • Member and non-member weekly rates For those a little older, the Teen Adventure Travel Camp is designed for tween and teens grades six to 10. This program appeals to special interests, through a continuing series of field trips and special events. Travel to a new destination each day and fill the summer break with cool experiences and new friends. Themed weeks and field trips are on the agenda. Financial aid available to those who qualify. For additional information and registration visit, www.valley ymca.org/desertfoothills or call 602.212.6298. The Desert Foothills Family Y is located at 34250 North 60th Street, Building C, in North Scottsdale.
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The Boulders Resort was honored recently by two golf magazines and named one of the “Best Golf Destinations in North America.” Golf magazine named The Boulders Resort one of the (25) “Gold Medal” winners for 201415. The Boulders has received this prestigious honor since 1988. The voting was based on four criteria: golf, lodging, food and drink and service. Forty percent of the resort recognition is based on golf, where voters considered factors such as challenge, playability, scenery, history, facilities and service. The rest of the score was equally weighed among lodging, food and drink and overall service at the resorts. For the full list, visit www.golfmagazine.com. Colorado Avid Golfer magazine just announced its annual “CAGGY” award winners and named The Boulders Resort with top honors. The CAGGY awards signify unparalleled excellence and are based on audience response to its online poll and staff selections. For more information or to make reservations, call 480.488.9009 or visit www.theboulders.com.
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19th Annual Fundraiser For Desert Foothills Land Trust The 19th Annual Sonoran Stars fundraiser will be held Saturday, April 26 from 5-9:30pm at the elegant Los Cedros USA equestrian facility located at 8700 East Black Mountain Road in North Scottsdale. The charity event will benefit the Desert Foothills Land Trust. The event sold out in 2013, so register early. Highlights of the event include: • Horse show by the talented riders at Los Cedros • Live auction with auctioneer Letitia Fry • Silent auction • Classic Western music by the Bill Ganz Western Band • Stroll the Los Cedros stables and meet some of the resident horses • Gourmet dinner by Tony Rea’s Creations in Cuisine • Premium quality wine and bar service • Release of a rehabilitated owl by Wild At Heart
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Event admission at all levels includes a gourmet dinner, an open bar and entertainment. Ticket purchase also includes a tax deductible contribution of $150 for Desert Foothills Land Trust, which will leave a permanent legacy for the community. Tickets for the event are $250 per person and a table of 10 can be sponsored at levels ranging from $3,000 to $10,000, or two tables can be sponsored for $15,000 or $25,000. Name or brand placement and other benefits vary at each sponsorship level. Please call 480.488.6131 or email info@dflt.org and register before April 6. Reservations will be held at the registration table. Please dress for cool evening temperatures in casual or Western attire.
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Cibo e Vino will host an Easter Sunday Brunch April 20 from 11am-2pm. The cost is $25.99 for an all-you-can-eat brunch. Beverages include champagne, coffee or tea. Entrees include an Omelet Bar with Eggs Benedict, salmon and smoked bacon and a Pancake and Waffle Bar along with fresh, seasonal fruit. Reservations are recommended. Cibo e Vino is located at 34522 North Scottsdale Road, Suite D1, in Scottsdale. For more information, call 480.595.6600 or visit www.ciboevinoaz.com.
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An educational workshop and tea, titled “Savvy Social Security Planning for Women,” is slated for 10-11:30am, Tuesday, April 29, at the English Rose Tea Room in Carefree. Hosted by Bryan Wisda, of Summit Wealth Management, the limited seating event is free and open to the public. Attendees will learn how to maximize their benefits by better understanding little-known rules about Social Security. Included in the workshop is a Savvy Social Security 50-minute presentation, followed Planning for by a question and answer session. Women will cover: Breakfast tea and scones with cream and jam will be served. • Why married women should Wisda encourages women to get decide when their husbands informed and involved with their apply for Social Security Social Security options. “On average, • How the decisions in your a woman outlives her spouse by 15 60s can determine income years. Learning how to structure you’ll have in your 80s social security benefit options before • How to take advantage of a spouse passes, can greatly affect the spousal benefits, survivor survivor in later years.” benefits, divorced-spouse This workshop is for women, or benefits and even divorcedmen who have women in their lives spouse survivor benefits including wives, sisters or mothers, and offers • How to coordinate your essential information all own retirement benefit with women need to know benefits you might receive if they are concerned as a spouse or divorced about financial security spouse in retirement. • Why you should consider The English Rose Tea your husband’s life Room is located at 201 Easy expectancy when deciding Street, in Carefree. Seating when to claim your own is limited and reservations retirement benefit are required. Reserve • What to do if your husband space by calling Summit or ex-husband dies Wealth Management at 480.596.9222 or visit • What to do if your marital summit-arizona.com. status changes
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Putting Green Benefit Tournament The Foothills Caring Corps will host an 18-hole benefit golf putting tournament Friday, April 4. Help raise money for a good cause and join in the fun, where there will be the chance to win $5,000. The event is limited to 72 players and costs $75 per person. The “Putt for the Putt Putt” will support fundraising efforts for elderly transportation programs. The event will be held at the Tonto Verde Golf Club, 18401 East El Circulo Drive in Rio Verde. Attendees will play on an 18-hole putting green with registration beginning at 1:30pm, and a shotgun start at 2:15pm. For lunch before the event, the cost is an additional $20. There will be an evening reception following the tournament. Sponsorship packages are still available beginning at $300. Title sponsorship is $5,000, and includes the display of the company banner/ logo at the course entrance. Title sponsors will also receive formal recognition and acknowledgement at the cocktail reception, as well as a reserved table for eight. To register, call the Foothills Caring Corps at 480.488.1105. For additional information visit www.foothillscaringcorps.com.
Bringing The Community Together For Breakfast Area residents are invited to attend the Carefree Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast Saturday April 5, and enjoy pancakes, gourmet sausage, coffee and fresh OJ – all while “Building the Future for Kids.” The breakfast runs 7-11am at the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, 101 Easy Street in Carefree. “We’re bringing the community together again for breakfast,” says Ron Junier, chairman of the Pancake Breakfast. “We served 487 breakfasts at the November Pancake Breakfast, raising funds for local scholarships and Cactus Shadows Jazz Ensemble youth programs. We hope everyone will turn out, and bring their friends, to top that number!” The award-winning Cactus Shadows Jazz Ensemble perform from 8:45-9:30am, and again from 9:45-10:30am. Desert Foothills Key Club members from Cactus Shadows High School, Foothills Academy and Notre Dame Prep will assist the Carefree Kiwanis in setting up, serving food and cleaning up. Special thanks go to Tonto Bar and Grill and The Roastery of Cave Creek for their support. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children ages 14 and under. Tickets can be purchased from Carefree Kiwanis members or at the event. All proceeds will go directly to Carefree Kiwanis local youth programs, “Building the Future for Kids.” For more information, call 480.488.8400 or visit www.kiwaniscarefree.org.
Carefree Cave Creek Chamber Events Evening Mixer – English Rose Tea Room April 9 • 5:30-7:30pm Carefree business owner Jo London and the English Rose Tea Room are hosting the April Chamber mixer. Great food, music and entertainment. Located at 201 Easy Street in Carefree. POWER Lunch – Venues Cafe April 15 • 11:30-1pm Join in for an informative, networking lunch at the Venues Cafe in Carefree. Cost is $20. RSVP by April 11 or $25 registration thereafter. Located at 34 Easy Street in Carefree. Business Breakfast – Harold’s Corral April 24 • 8-9:30am Come hear the latest from Paradise Valley Community College. Learn about its expansion of the Black Mountain Campus with the addition of the Science Labs. Buffet breakfast. $6 for members; $10 for non-members. Located at 6895 East Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. For registration and additional information, call 480.488.3381 or visit www.carefreecavecreek.org.
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The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual golf tournament April 14 at Tatum Ranch Golf Club. Registration begins at 11:30am and the putting contest is at 12pm. The shotgun start is 1pm. Sponsored by CITYSunTimes, Sanderson Ford and Images, each golfer will receive 18 holes of golf (best ball format,) buffet lunch, award presentation and opportunities to win prizes. There is even a hole-in-one contest featuring a grand prize for all three holes. There are many ways to get involved, including registering to play, signing on as a sponsor or donating items for the silent auction. The entry fee is $110 per player. Tatum Ranch Golf Club is located at 29888 North Tatum Ranch Drive in Cave Creek. For information and entry forms, call 480.488.3381 or visit www.carefreecavecreek.org.
Food Bank Races For Cancer Cure On April 26 and April 27, from 5pm Saturday until 5am on Sunday, Cactus Shadows High School will play host to the third annual Cancer Society Relay for Life – and the Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center will have a team participating. The food bank also is selling luminarias for $10 to support the cause. To serve as a relay team member, enter online at Cave Creek Relay for Life (www.relayforlife.org/ cavecreekaz) and go to “Foothills Food Bank.” To make a donation, visit the Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center website (www.foothillsfoodbank.com) and click on the Cave Creek Relay for Life tab, or send a check to the American Cancer Society in the name of the Foothills Food Bank. Any monetary donation is welcome. Cactus Shadows High School is located at 5802 East Dove Valley Road. Call Miriam Martinez, Food Bank Relay Chair, at 480.488.1145 with any questions.
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The agreement to preserve Spur Cross was signed in 2000, after many years of community-wide effort to protect its 2,200 acres of Sonoran desert from development. That was 14 years ago. My, how times flies. Recently, about 150 “Friends of Spur Cross” gathered in reunion at the Cave Creek Museum, the very place that houses the MAYOR community’s history. Many of them were Town of Cave Creek attired in the famed puma-faced “Save Spur 480.488.1400 Cross” T-shirt. Each person had a story to www.cavecreek.org tell, a memory to be shared. But all stories eventually led to a common theme: the collective effort of a people to save a desert. More than a land preservation effort, Spur Cross was a signature moment in Cave Creek’s history: a community of people defined what they wanted their community to be. Spur Cross didn’t make the spirit to volunteer fashionable; it made it the prime directive that Cave Creek people live by. Volunteerism is prevalent in the community – be it between neighbors, or within many non-profit organization or coming from the organizations that put on community events, the spirit to volunteer is an easy-to-spot dynamic. Spur Cross may have spawned the volunteer ethic. But the ethic didn’t end once Spur Cross was saved. Volunteerism is woven into the idea of community life in the same way wilderness is the integral reality of Spur Cross. It is too simplistic to say Spur Cross inspired us all. More apropos would be to admit, Spur Cross enhanced all our lives. Fourteen years later, Spur Cross continues to enhance a community.
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Rustic aesthetics can be taken down to minimal roots, such as reclaimed fir floors rather than new looking ones. Using a base palette of brown, taupe and gray mixed with local wood and stone is a favorite less-is-more approach and a good canvas for design. Favoring a monochromatic scheme, instead of a lot of the usual colors, allows the interior to reflect an authentic rustic desert or mountain environment instead of overwhelming it. Building on this foundation, you can use soft contemporary or highly textured elements such as sculpture, fabric, lighting, art and furniture, which results in a fresh comfortable style, giving a true sense of place and authenticity. Rustic style can also be reflected in counter-tops, by not over polishing, allowing more texture and an original material surface such as limestone. Discover the use of fixtures that are timeless, honest and enduring, rustic, classic and modern. Rustic doesn’t have to expand into Hollywood Cowboy or Lodge Pole furniture as a default, try soft contemporary and surround yourself with things you love. Your home will speak volumes of who you are and offer inspired conversation when family and friends visit. Nanci Kelleher of Hermosa Home & Garden and Hermosa Interiors and Design can be reached at 480.466.4963.
Cave Creek Bible Church will hold an Easter breakfast at 8:30am, with Easter Service immediately following. The church is located at 6107 East Lone Mountain Road in Cave Creek. For more information, call 480.818.5653.
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Cave Creek April Events Blessing of the Animals April 12 ~ 10am-2pm In the Blessing of the Animals, pets owners give thanks for the ways in which pets enrich their lives and recognize the role as faithful stewards. The event takes place at Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church, located at 6502 East Cave Creek Road.
Preserve at the Cave April 19 ~ 9am-12pm Explore the fascinating cave of Cave Creek and get the rare opportunity to see this amazing historical treasure. The cave has supported human inhabitants for centuries, as evidenced by both pictographs and petroglyphs. This property is privately owned and permanently protected by a conservation easement held by the Land Trust. It is not open to the public. Flat, easy hike. Creek crossing. Approximately one mile hike. There is no fee for the hikes, but registration is required and space is limited. E-mail at hikes@dflt.org at least two days before the hike to give notice on how many people will be attending.
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Celebrate America at the Cave Creek Museum April 12 ~ 9:30-11:30am Make a heart-shaped pin in the Victorian style using red, white and blue buttons, charms and other items to show your pride in America. The pin is perfect for wearing on upcoming holidays such as Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day and Veterans Day. All supplies and refreshments are included in the $25 registration fee. Registration is required. Participants must be at least 16 years old. Corner of Basin and Skyline off Cave Creek Road.
Cave Creek Museum Spaghetti Dinner April 13 ~ 4-7pm Tickets are at the Museum or available at the door. $15 for adults, $7 for children ages five to 11 and free for children under five. Location is Harold’s Corral, 6895 East Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek.
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Annual Trail Run Scheduled The Fifth Annual Cave Creek Trail Run will be held April 19 near Spur Cross Conservation Area. It will include a 2K Kid’s Desert Awareness Fun Run, 5K Run/Walk and 10k Run. The Town of Cave Creek, in partnership with Desert Foothills Land Trust and Maricopa County Parks, is involved in an important effort to preserve 4,000 acres of pristine Sonoran Desert land surrounding Cave Creek. The trail run is a fundraising event and also an event to raise awareness of the beautiful desert. All of the proceeds will go towards the purchase of the open space land. The 10K Run starts at 7am, 2K Kid’s starts at 7:05am and 5K Run/Walk starts at 7:15am. There will be an egg hidden on each route. Whoever brings it back to the finish line will receive a special prize. To sign up for the race, volunteer or find route information and map with actual staging of the event, visit www.cave creektrailrun.com. Call 415.606.1946 for information.
Naval Cryptologic Veterans Association Seeks Members Those who have ever served or are serving in the U.S. Navy’s cryptologic or cyber warfare organizations, are invited by the U.S. Naval Cryptologic Veterans Association (NCVA) to join its ranks. NCVA is an organization of current and former officer and enlisted members and its primary focus is preserving the rich cryptologic history and maintaining contact with those who served together. The group’s uniqueness is founded in the pioneering spirit of its oldest WWII and Cold War members, and in the cutting edge service of today’s Navy’s cyber warriors. More information is available at www.usncva.org or by contacting the public affairs officer via email at pao@usncva.org or via USPS at NCVA PAO, Box 66, Gouldsboro, ME 04607.
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Known for its “cowboy chic” style and Southwest décor, Valerie’s Furniture & Accents will celebrate 25 years in business on April 1. Named “Best Furniture Store in theValley” by Phoenix Magazine in 2004 and 2012, Valerie’s was established in Scottsdale in 1989 and moved north in 2002 – it has been a Cave Creek mainstay these past 12 years. Since the very beginning, owner Valerie Watters has focused on carrying made-in-USA brands, as well as featuring the work of local and regional artisans. With longtime patrons from near and far, Valerie’s continues to thrive in an industry known for its competitiveness. For Watters, shopping is like prospecting for hidden treasure, it should be a fun experience, as she likes to say, “Get inspired and turn up the color volume.” This same mantra applies to her own life, where the Wild West was always a constant source of an inspiration. Valerie’s Furniture & Accents is located at 6070 East Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. For information, call 480.483.3327 or visit www.valeriesfurniture.com.
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Break out your camera and get ready for the Desert Foothills Library (DFL) Photography Contest 2014. An outgrowth of the Cave Creek Film and Arts Festival photo contest, the current photo contest is under the jurisdiction of DFL. The entry fee is $5 per image and is payable by cash or check only. The cash award will be determined by a division of the entry fee money. The juror will be Jerry Sieve. Participants may drop off entries at the library Friday, May 9 from 3-6pm and Saturday, May 10 from 12-4pm. Entries must be delivered in person (no mail). Desert Foothills Library is located at 38443 North Schoolhouse Road in Cave Creek. The exhibition will run July 7-25 with a reception and awards ceremony on Saturday, July 12 from 4:30-6pm. Additional details can be found at www.dfla.org.
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The Cave Creek Auction Company will hold its Spring Cave Creek Classic Car Auction April 3-5 in Cave Creek. The event will showcase hundreds of classic, rod, muscle, collector and exotic vehicles at beautiful Stagecoach Village and feature a western theme to tie into Arizona’s top western destination town. Car owners and visitors who attend are encouraged to don their western wear for the three-day event. On April 3, the Spring Classic Car Auction will feature a preview day and a classic cruise to show off the classic cars. On April 4 and 5, the vehicles will be auctioned each day beginning at 11am until approximately 6pm. Cave Creek Auction Company, which is locally owned, will showcase each vehicle as many of the owners drive their own car through the lane to be auctioned. Wellknown high energy Cave Creek Auction owner and auctioneer Johnny B will auction the vehicles. The venue attracts car enthusiasts, collectors and the public at-large every year. Individuals who want to sell vehicles in the auction can take advantage of the company’s 100/5 deal by registering their ride for auction for only $100. If the car sells, a commission fee of only five percent is charged. Interested buyers can register to bid by calling 480.525.1136 or by visiting the website at www.cavecreekauction.com. In addition to the car auction, vendors will be onsite as well as food and drink provided by the Smokehouse Restaurant & Pour House Patio. Stagecoach Village is located at 7100 East Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek.
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A new website aims to bring entertainment, events, food, retail, artist profiles and organizations to the forefront of the area. CaveCreekLive.com now serves as the central site for events, merchants and organizations in the Town of Cave Creek and surrounding communities. After Sean French founded the successful Austin.com for the City of Austin, he decided to return to his Arizona roots and do the same for the western destination of choice, the Town of Cave Creek. CaveCreekLive.com’s events calendar will provide a comprehensive listing of live Cave Creek events and activities. In addition to offering coverage of top venues and businesses in the area through articles, photos and live video, the site will assist in orchestrating live music nights, introducing new talent, featuring motorcycle, rodeo and western shows and will feature top-rated events and activities. Staff includes Seen on Scene host Chaz Lee and communications officer Fran Booth, ABC.
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Cross Current Artists’ Roundtable Lunch April 3 ~ 12-1pm Join emerging Miami artists Kiki Valdes and Jel Martinez and Phoenix artists Bill Dambrova and Kristin Bauer as part of their Cross Current exhibit to be held in Phoenix beginning April 4 and then in Miami in November. Cross Current is a collaborative exchange exhibition that unites South Beach with the Southwest. This roundtable will feature the four artists discussing their work and views of art today. Lunch provided. Limited seating. Advance registration required.
The Very Large Array April 7 ~ 1-2pm Christopher Groppi, PhD, an experimental astrophyicist at ASU, will discuss the The Very Large Array, the National Radio Astronomy Observatory in eastern New Mexico that links radio antennas to simulate the capabilities of a single dish 17 miles in diameter. Limited seating.
Natural Prevention and Alternative Treatments April 17 ~ 2-3pm Dr. Coates, naturopathic physician, presents natural ways to prevent cancer and includes discussion on alternative cancer treatments. Limited seating. Part of the “Focus on Your Health” Scottsdale Healthcare Series. A Broken Badge Healed? The FBI, a Special Agent and the cancer within both April 22 ~ 6-7:30pm Former FBI Special Agent Frederic Donner traces the FBI’s history and provides commentary on its structure and operations, drawing parallels from his own battle with cancer. As a 20-year veteran, Donner has worked primarily in undercover capacities, combating narcotics and terrorism in cities around the United States and the world. Signed books will be available for purchase. Limited seating. To register for all programs, call 480.488.2286 or for information, visit www.desertfoothillslibrary.org.
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The Healing Power of Tea Workshop April 4 ~ 1-2:30pm Learn how to pick, brew and use traditional teas for health and longevity in this educational and informative workshop on tea. Hosted by Dr Kim Engard, ND, NCCAOM, practitioner of botanical medicine for over 30 years and owner of Wildwoods Botanicals, who is committed to community herbal education. Limited seating. Cost: $10
The Art of Meditation April 12 ~ 10:30am-12pm Meditation is an easy way to relax and release the overload. Guests will learn the correct way to meditate, tools that will help enhance the experience and stop the constant mind chatter and techniques to create a deeper inner connection. Please wear loose fitting, comfortable clothing as attendees will do several guided meditations in class. Cost: $10
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Annual Music Festival The Black Canyon City Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Third Annual Music in the Mountains event Saturday, April 19 from 4-10pm. Multiple bands and musicians are scheduled for the event. Expect great music and fun for the whole family. Admission is by donation and proceeds go to the Community Scholarship Fund. The event will be held outdoors in the band shell at Chilleen’s on 17. Artists and crafters are welcome to set up and the fee is by donation as well. Be set up by 3:45pm. An outdoor bar will be available and Chilleen’s full menu is available as well. Band line up and times: • Route 66 – 4-5pm • Chris “Gypsy” Wilson – 5:15-6:15pm • Karmann and Kompany – 6:30-7:30pm • Salty Gringo’s – 7-8:30pm (This collection of seasoned musicians offer classic blues, rock and country hits from Joe Cocker to Miranda Lambert) • Power Steering – 9-10pm (Classic Top 40 hits from Bobby Darin to Led Zepplin)
The Black Canyon City Visitor’s Center is in need of support in the form of volunteers. The Chamber of Commerce is asking member residents to each consider volunteering a minimum of four hours per month to ensure that the Center remains open on a daily basis. “Although this might seem like a small requested amount, it will help out tremendously,” says Chamber President Lori Martinez, “especially to the current dedicated volunteers who put in 30 plus hours per month and many, many more.” Last year, the center brought in over 6,400 visitors into Black Canyon City, which in turn brought in revenue to area business. “We all need to work together to keep this center open during our scheduled hours to keep the center here in BCC in order to continue bringing commerce to Black Canyon City,” continues Martinez. “The center offers any information on your business or organization that you would like our volunteers to share with our visitors and have on hand.” Those interested in volunteering may contact Marlene Stephens at the Visitor’s Center by calling 602.374.9797.
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For questions, contact the Chamber Visitors Center at 623.374.9797, or Chamber President Lori Martinez at 602.339.0959.
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FHT Presents Classic Comedy Fountain Hills Theater (FHT) will present The Man Who Came to Dinner April 4-20. In 1939, radio ruled and Sheridan Whiteside was its witty prince. While on a national lecture tour, he consents to have dinner at the home of dizzy matron Daisy Stanley and her rich husband. Before he can enter, he slips on a patch of ice, falls, breaks his hip and must be carried inside where he becomes an unwelcome houseguest, running up huge phone bills making long-distance calls to world leaders, monopolizing the servants, filling the house with exotic animals and meddling with the lives of everyone in the household. He quickly becomes “The Man Who Came to Dinner,” the
guest who outstays his welcome. FHT’s performance is produced by Patricia Tonzi and directed by Wanda McHatton. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm. A reception will be held on opening night for all those attending that evening, featuring free appetizers, wine and soft drinks. Individual tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for children 17 and under. Seniors receive a $5 discount on all Thursday performances. Fountain Hills Theater is located at 11445 North Saguaro Boulevard. Tickets are available by calling 480.837.9661, Extension 3, or online at www.fhtaz.org.
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This month, head out to the Fountain Hills Farmers’ Market and Art on the Avenue for a variety of local food vendors featuring everything from freshly grown produce, handmade cheese and sea salt to paintings, copper work, purses, jewelry and more. Launched on the Avenue of the Fountains in 2008, the Fountain Hills Farmers’ Market & Art on the Avenue has expanded to a bustling farmers’ market and art exhibition open. April is the last month of this seasonal event. The Market takes place on Thursdays through mid-April from 11am-5pm. For more information, call 602.888.MRKT or visit www.fhfarmersmarket.com.
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Each month, the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce hosts a networking breakfast meeting, which includes a speaker on relevant topics and an opportunity for everyone present to introduce themselves and connect with prospective customers. In addition, after-hours mixers are hosted each month by a different member. The Chamber is committed to promoting a dynamic and vital economy that serves the needs of its community. For more information, call 480.488.3381 or visit www.carefreecavecreek.org. Local First Arizona will hold its next monthly Lunch Mixer April 2 from 11:30am-1pm at Thai Lotus, 7023 North 19th Avenue in Phoenix. The next Evening Mixer will be held April 16 from 6-8pm at Arizona Office Liquidators & Designs, 3920 East Broadway Road in Phoenix. The events give members the opportunity to dine together, network and learn about the latest efforts in the Local movement, and are open to members only; however, guests may attend the events with a member. For more information, call 602.956.0909 or visit www.localfirstaz.com.
NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners) will hold its next luncheon meeting Wednesday, April 9 from 10:45am-1pm. The program is “The Power of Promotion (and Self Promotion!),� which will be a panel presentation including Kimber Lanning, Local First Arizona; Robin Orchard, Orchard Medical Consulting; and Patty DeDomicnic, Maui Mastermind. The luncheon will be held at Phoenix Country Club, 2901 North 7th Street. For more information, call 480.289.5768 or visit www.nawbophx.org.
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Thirteen-year-old Camron has special needs, but he is also a friendly child with a big heart and soaring imagination. ready to get the party started.” When he’s in a trusting environment, his true character shines. “When he gets comfortable with someone, he is very boisterous again and he loves to make somebody happy,” continues Smith. “He wants to make sure you’re smiling, make sure you’re laughing. He’s got a big heart, Camron.” A prospective family for Camron would provide a structured life. Camron wants to please and responds very well to humor and praise. He adapts well to new environments, people and pets. For more information, call 602.254.2275 or visit http:// aask-az.com.
Continued from page 46 The North Phoenix Chamber of Commerce will hold its next Business Resource and Networking Luncheon April 8 from 11:00am-1:30pm at Moon Valley Country Club in Phoenix. Its next Networking Luncheon will be held April 22 at Embassy Suites Phoenix from 11:30am-1:30pm. Learn about how you can connect with your North Valley community and grow your business. For more information, call 602.482.3344 or visit www.northphoenixchamber.com. The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its next PM Connect event Thursday, April 3 from 5-7pm at The Diamond Supplier, 6840 East Indian School Road in Scottsdale. The Chamber will hold its next AM Connect networking event Thursday, April 15 from 7:30-9am at Majerle’s Sports Grill, 4425 North Saddlebag Trail in Scottsdale. For more information, call 480.355.2700 or visit www.scottsdalechamber.com.
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Three-Year-Old Female Kiki is a laid back girl that loves her catnaps. She likes people and enjoys being petted too. She has beautiful variegated coloring that makes her unique. She has a few old roommates that she likes to snuggle with, so it would be good for her to find a forever home that has other cats too. Adoption fee is $35. Foothills Animal Rescue is located at 23030 North Pima Road in Scottsdale. For more information, call 480.488.9890 or visit www.foothillsanimal.org.
Bone Appetite Artwalk Those who love both their fourlegged family members and the local art scene can now bring those two passions together. Scottsdale Gallery Association will host the First Annual Bone Appetite Artwalk April 10. Find special treats for Fido all along the Artwalk route in Downtown Scottsdale along Main Street and Marshall Way. The free event takes place from 7-9pm. For additional information, visit www.scottsdalegalleries.com.
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“There’s a snake in my boot!” “To infinity – and beyond!” Camron, 13, is in his own element playing out scenes from his beloved movies. The world is his stage as he draws out an imaginary gun from his holster just like Woody would do. He spreads his arms wide and gives a mighty leap forward into flight as Buzz Lightyear. Camron loves movies, especially the Toy Story franchise. His favorite pastime is to reenact movie scenes and to get into character as Woody, Buzz and the rest of the gang. Although Camron is 13 years old, he has the cognitive ability of a seven-year-old, says Kimberly Smith, his group home manager. His special needs require him to live in a medical group home where he is cared for by a nursing staff. Camron doesn’t let his needs prevent him from doing what he loves. He’s a very affectionate boy who gives sporadic hugs to friends and he enjoys spending time at school with his friends and teachers, says David Smith, an employee at the group home. “He’s a very friendly individual at school and everybody on campus knows who Camron is,” Smith says. “He marches around with his big chest out, making sure everybody knows that he’s on campus and that he’s there and
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The Mavericks Talking Stick Resort www.ticketmaster.com; 480.850.7734 April 5-6
Phoenix Pride Festival Steele Indian School Park www.phoenixpride.org; 602.277.7433 Thru April 12
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Guys and Dolls
OrigiNation: A Festival of Native Cultures
Don Bluth Front Row Theatre www.donbluthfrontrowtheatre.com; 480.314.0841 Thru April 13
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San Francisco Opera Grand Opera Cinema Series The Gershwins Porgy and Bess
Arizona Theatre Company at Herberger Theater www.arizonatheatre.org; 602.256.6995 Thru April 20 Musical Instrument Museum www.mim.org; 480.478.6000
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Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
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Tinariwen Musical Instrument Museum April 23 – May 25
Les Misérables Phoenix Theatre www.phoenixtheatre.com; 602.254.2151
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An Iliad
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The Odd Couple
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org; 480.499.8587
Don Bluth Front Row Theatre April 25-27
Don Pasquale Arizona Opera www.azopera.org; 602.266.7464
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10th Annual International Horror & Sci-fi Film Festival Harkins Scottsdale 101 www.horrorscifi.com
April 10
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Vladimir Pleshakov
Good People
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Arizona Opera Center www.actorstheatrephx.org
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14th Annual Phoenix Film Fest
April 11 – May 11
Harkins Scottsdale 101 www.phoenixfilmfestival.org
The Secret Garden
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Arizona Broadway Theatre www.azbroadway.org; 623.776.8400
Bobby McFerrin: spirityouall
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John Legend
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Mesa Arts Center www.mesaartscenter.com
Bombino
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Celebrity Theatre www.celebritytheatre.com; 602.267.1600, Extension 1
Helen K. Mason Performing Arts Center www.blacktheatretroupe.org; 602.258.8128, Extension 3
April 4-20 Valley Youth Theatre www.vyt.com; 602.253.8188, Extension 2
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The Man Who Came To Dinner Fountain Hills Theater www.fhtaz.org; 480.837.9661, Extension 3
Once Tour Company; Photo by Joan Marcus
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Kathy Mattea Musical Instrument Museum April 17-19
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Around The World in 80 Days
Women Who Rock Exhibition
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Preservation Hall Jazz Band
13th Annual Phoenix Improv Festival Herberger Theater Center www.phoeniximprovfestival.com; 602.254.7399 Extension 156
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Will the Circle Be Unbroken: A Tribute to the Carter Family Musical Instrument Museum Thru May 4
The Five Senses Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art www.smoca.org; 480.874.4666
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Film Festival Brings Broad Range Of Films The Phoenix Film Festival returns this month for its 14th year with a line-up of fresh new films. With more than 100 screenings of major studio and independent films, celebrity tributes, seminars and workshops and parties, movie lovers will be able to get their fill April 3-10. Kicking things off is the Jude Law as Dom Hemingway and Richard E. Grant as Opening Night Premiere Dickie in Dom Hemingway. Party. The night kicks off at 6pm in the Party Pavilion with tastes from some of the best restaurants in town, entertainment and some special silent auction items. At 7:30pm in the theatre, the Festival will present its 2014 Visionary Award. Past Visionary Award recipients include Dan Harkins, Bob Oldfather from Bookman’s and Dr. Sydney Shapiro. Following the presentation of the Visionary Award, is the Sarah Gadon as Elizabeth and Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Dido opening night film, Locke, Elizabeth Belle in Belle. starring Tom Hardy. Locke tells the story of a successful construction manager (Hardy) who receives a phone call during his drive home, which causes his life to unravel. Running concurrently is the 10th Annual International Horror and Sci-fi Film Festival, featuring independent Horror and Sci-fi features and shorts screening along with competition films. Presented by the non-profit Phoenix Film Foundation, both festivals take place at the Harkins Scottsdale 101, located at Loop 101 and Scottsdale Road. For all of the respective festival details, including ticketing, visit www.phoenixfilmfestival. com or www.horrorscifi.com or call 602.955.6444.
SHOW US YOUR WINNING SMILE! Pictured: Randi Wikler at Herberger Theater, our January winner of tickets to see Arizona Theatre Company’s Other Desert Cities.
Pictured: Marlene Stephens (R) with daughter Misty Davis enjoying Arizona Broadway Theatre’s production of Kiss Me Kate!
• Tickets to Arizona Broadway Theatre’s production of The Secret Garden: Loretta and Bob Fox of Carefree • Tickets to ASU Kerr Cultural Center to see Jazz in AZ: Donna Ropp of Scottsdale Congratulations to you all!
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New Programs In 2014-15 School Year Expand Student Choice
Summer Performing Arts Camp
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For youth interested in the performing arts, the Don Bluth Front Row Theatre will offer the opportunity to participate in a production of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory – designed for a full youth cast. Two sessions are available. The first begins on June 2 and runs through June 20. The second begins on June 30 and runs through July 18. The summer program is open to children ages eight to 18 and costs $525. There is a multi-child discount of up to $100. Classes run Monday through Friday from 9:30am-3pm. Students will perform for families on June 21 and July 19, with public performances June 26-28 and July 24-26. To register, send an email to info@donbluthfrontrowt heatre.com or call 480.314.0841. For more information, visit www.donbluthfrontrowtheatre.com.
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Not every child has the same learning style, or the same interests, aptitudes or ambitions. That’s why Paradise Valley Unified School District has long offered a variety of educational choices. Next school year, we’ll add even more. Computer Sciences. Virtually all sciences have become dependent on computer sciences, leaving us with more jobs in the field than people trained to fill them. CREST at Paradise Valley High School launches its computer sciences program next year featuring honors-level classes, college credit and internship opportunities. For details, call 602.449.2102. Suzuki Strings at Desert Shadows Elementary. Children have a natural ability to learn language easily. The aptitude applies to music too. Just as children learn to talk before they can read, they can learn to play music before they can read it. Developing music skills has proven cognitive benefits, too. Suzuki Strings will be available for DR. JAMES P. LEE preschoolers to sixth graders. For details, call 602.449.6900. Paradise Valley Unified School District Mandarin Immersion at Whispering Wind Academy. In a global economy, Mandarin speakers will be in demand. At Whispering Wind, Kindergarten and first grade students in the immersion program will receive math and science instruction in Mandarin, and reading and social studies instruction in English. This is a proven way to become fluent in a second language. For details, call 602.449.7300. Shadow Complex for the Arts. The district builds on its renowned reputation for the arts with this new K-12 program. Shadow Complex for the Arts comprises three adjacent schools located near Shea and 30th Street and will feature four signature programs – theater, dance, music and art. In 2014, theater and dance students, grades five through eight, will be admitted by application. The music and art signature programs will launch August 2015. For details, call 602.449.2110. For more information, visit www.pvschools.net/new. To reach Dr. Lee or for more information about the Paradise Valley Unified School District, call 602.449.2000 or visit www.pvschools.net.
Local Student Excelling In Chess & School Carson Brechner recently received a notice from the United States Chess Federation informing him that he broke into the top 100 nationally ranked players for the February 2014 list. Carson is an 11 year-old sixth grader at Foothills Academy College Preparatory who is excelling in chess. Carson’s latest triumph was at The Unity Open on February 8 in Scottsdale where he played against 16 people, a mixture of adults and kids, and took second place. Carson started playing chess competitively a little over a year ago and has won a number of tournaments. Steven Brechner, Carson’s father, believes that learning and playing chess has increased his ability to focus and problem solve. His father says he “credits his 4.0 GPA to his learning the game because it has allowed him to hone his time management skills.” The school’s principal, Jim White, is excited for Carson’s accomplishments in chess and states that he “is very proud to have him represent the students at the school.” For information about Foothills Academy please visit www.foothillsacademy.com.
Healing Support For Veterans Walk For A Cure The Arthritis Foundation’s Walk to Cure Arthritis raises funds to fight and cure the nation’s number one cause of disability. The Arizona Walk to Cure Arthritis is Saturday, May 3 at the Phoenix Zoo. The event will recognize Medical Honoree Nehad Soloman, MD, a leading rheumatologist with Valley Arthritis Care; Jessica Edgar, MSN, CPNP, Adult Honoree; and, Ashton Koningsor, age 12, Youth Honoree. This year’s Honorary Chair is Ed Myers, CEO of St. Luke’s Medical Center. Sponsors include Massage Envy, Arthritis Today, Amgen, Gila River Casinos and IASIS Healthcare. Participants celebrate advancements in arthritis treatments and raise funds to support arthritis research to find a cure. Participants will enjoy the walk and festival and receive free admission to the Phoenix Zoo for the day. There is no fee to participate in the event. Register at www.azarthritiswalk.org. For more information, call 602.212.9900.
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Mike Wold is a veteran who has been active in supporting military personnel, their families and veterans in Minnesota since 2007. As the leader of the Military Service Support Ministry in his church, he worked with the team who brought the Healing of Memories for Veterans Workshop there. The Healing of Memories Workshop is a major step that helps veterans begin the healing journey. It provides a safe place for participants to explore personal histories and gain insight and empathy for themselves and others. Participation provides a safe experiential and interactive way to overcome of anger, loss, grief and guilt and can be one step on the journey to healing and wholeness. It contributes not only to personal healing, but also to the healing of interpersonal relationships. Since Wold now spends most of the year in Arizona, he brought the workshop to the Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center in Carefree last year. It was a success and Wold is now working with the Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale to bring Father Michael Lapsley (Healing Memories founder) back to Arizona again for a workshop May 16-18. He has assembled a small team who will be working with him to obtain funding for the workshop so that it will again be offered free to veterans and to recruit Arizona veterans who would benefit from the workshop. Funding for the workshop will come via grants and also individual and corporate contributions. For additional information, visit www.healing-memories.org or contact Wold at 651.687.9767 or michael_w_wold@msn.com.
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Head To OH For Poolside Yoga The OH Pool at Hotel Valley Ho will continue its complimentary Wednesday night, all-levels Flow Yoga class with lululemon Fashion Square from 6-7:30pm through April 30. After class, participants can enjoy extended happy hour in the ZuZu Lounge until 8pm. No reservation is required, just bring your yoga mat. Valet parking is available for $5, and there is limited complimentary self-parking. Hotel Valley Ho is located at 6850 East Main Street in Scottsdale. For more information, call 480.248.2000 or visit www.hotelvalleyho.com.
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KITCHEN INSIDER From the editor: This month we are launching a special feature, Kitchen Insider, where we will take you inside the kitchens of some of the hottest chefs in the Valley and share a recipe for one of their tastiest creations. Be sure to check back next month when we will highlight a new chef and another delicious dish for you to try at home!
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The Arizona BBQ Festival is being billed as the “largest Honky Tonk in the state of Arizona.” The event will include live bands, hilarious “redneck themed” games, lots of beer and other beverages – and plenty of barbeque and all the fixin’s. Salt River Fields at Talking Stick serves as host to more than 25 top barbecue purveyors and an expected 15,000 event-goers Saturday, April 5. While the draw will be the barbeque, the expansion of last year’s popular Redneck Games Arena is sure to be a highlight. This year, fans will find even more hilarious, redneckinspired competitions, from keg-rolling and watermelon seed-spitting contests to arm wrestling, lawn mower racing, along with the horseshoe games with toilet seats. Additional entertainment includes a Daisy Duke Beauty Pageant, Redneckiest Tattoo Contest, Hottest Mullet Pageant and live music from Crown Kings, James Parks Band, Pearl Ridge and Sour Diesel Trainwreck. Salt River Fields at Talking Stick is located at 7555 North Pima Road in Scottsdale. General admission is $12. Children 12 and under will be admitted for free. The festival runs from 11am-8pm. For all of the event details, visit www.azbbqfestival.com.
Blessing Of The Vineyards The 36th Annual Blessing of the Sonoita Vineyards Festival will take place April 26 from 10am-4pm. No reservations needed, and admission includes wine tasting with souvenir glass, souvenir corkscrew, food and wine pairings, winery tours, a horse-drawn wagon ride through the vineyard and lunch from two local Sonoita restaurants. Horseback rides are available at an additional cost. Sonoita Vineyards is located in Elgin in Southern Arizona. The cost of the event is $15. For more information, call 520.455.5893 or visit www.sonoitavineyards.com.
P.B. & J Grilled Cheese (Pear, Brie & Jam)
Executive Chef Brian Feirstein
This month, step into the kitchen of Chef Brian Feirstein from Salty Senorita and the recently opened Union Barrelhouse, who shares his recipe for the “P.B. & J” – pear, brie and bacon jam sandwich – from Union, located at 3636 North Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale. Visit www.unionbarrelhouse.com for more information.
P.B. & J Grilled Cheese (Pear, Brie & Jam) Serves 4
Red Wine Poached Pears
• 8 ea. Sour Dough Bread Slices (½ inch thick)
• 2 ea. Bosc Pears
• 1 T. Butter
• 1 cup Red Wine
• 1lb Triple Cream Brie, sliced ¼ inch thick
• 2 ea. Cinnamon Sticks
• .5lb Red Wine Poached Pears • 1 cup Bacon Jam • 8 oz Wild Arugula • Salt and Pepper to taste Heat a nonstick pan or griddle over medium heat. Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread. Place bread in the pan with the buttered side down. Place sliced brie on one slice of the bread. Place ¼ cup of bacon jam on the other side of the bread. Cook until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted. While the cheese is melting, mix the arugula with 1tsp. of bacon jam, salt and pepper, reserve. Once the cheese is melted, place sliced pears on the melted cheese. Place the dressed arugula on top of the pears. Put the top slice of bread with the bacon jam on the arugula to form the sandwich. Slice in half and serve.
• 2 ea. Whole Cloves Slice pears 1/4 inch thick. Bring wine, cinnamon and cloves to a simmer in a small sauce pan. Once simmering, add pears to the pan and turn off the heat. Allow the pears to steep in the wine, while cooling. Reserve for later.
Bacon Jam • 1lb. Thick Cut Pepper Bacon, cut into lardons • ½ cup Brown Sugar • 1ea Yellow Onion, diced • 1 cup Red Wine Vinegar • ½ cup Maple Syrup Heat a small sauce pan over medium heat. Cook bacon until completely rendered and crisp. Add onion to the pan and cook until completely soft. Deglaze with red wine vinegar and reduce by half. Add sugar and maple syrup into the pan and cook for approximately 15 minutes or until thick. Puree using a food processor and cool completely. Reserve.
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Check Out The Kierland Scotch Library and blend whiskies from Scotland. Served in two-ounce pours, the offerings are priced from $10 per serving to $475 per serving for the Royal Salute 62 Gun Salute. The Scotch Library is open from 5-7pm, and hosts special tasting events throughout the month. On April 16, a special Scotch Master Tasting will be held at 6:30pm. Hosted by Scotch Master Robert Camacho, the event will feature Glenfarcias 15 year, 17 year, 21 year and 25 year. The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa is located at 6902 East Greenway Parkway in Scottsdale. For information, call 480.624.1202 or visit www.kierlandresort.com.
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Scotch lovers will enjoy an impressive collection of more than 100 single malts and 25 blends imported from all six whisky regions of Scotland (Speyside, Highland, Islay, Islands, Lowland and Campbeltown) representing nearly half of the distilleries in Scotland today at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa. Its recently launched Scotch Library houses vintages that range from 10-year old Scotch to Scotch that is more than 40 years old. Assisting guests with selections are Scotch Library Ambassadors, who are experts in the area of single malt
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Enjoy The Beauty Of Arizona’s Rim Country
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One of the best kept secrets in Overgaard is the Pine Meadows Golf Course Bar & Grill. Not only does Pine Meadows have a beautiful golf course that you can view from the Bar & Grill, you can play the nine-hole golf course and consider it challenging. Also, be sure to ask for the senior golf discount. The Bar & Grill has a 4-6pm happy hour featuring appetizer specials. Friday Fish Fry is surely a must have at 5pm. The Sunday breakfast menu is offered from 11am-2pm. Lunch and dinner are served 11am-7pm, Monday through Thursday; 11am-8pm, Friday and Saturday. The clubhouse is a very large, modern log cabin with vaulted ceilings, fireplace, dining area, dance floor and outdoor patio. Enjoy the beauty of Arizona’s Rim Country, and be sure to stop by for a game of golf, great food and views. Pine Meadows Golf Course Bar & Grill is located at 2209 Country Club Drive in Overgaard, and is open to the public seven days a week. To learn more about this beautiful “In the Pines” venue for weddings, banquets, business meetings or to make reservations, call 928.535.4220 or visit www.pinemeadowscountryclub.com.
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Owners Mike and Sue Radford of Arizona High Country Campground invite Valley dwellers to “Come stay with us in the Arizona high country.” Just about 25 minutes outside of Heber-Overgarrd, the season at the campground kicks off this month and runs through October. Visitors can escape the heat of the city and enjoy the clean, cool mountain air – stay a day or the entire summer. The campground is located next to the ApacheSitgreaves National Forest and offers hiking, ATVing and four wheeling on endless amount of trails in the area. Enjoy fishing at the many nearby lakes. The towns of Show Low and Heber/ Overgaard are just a stone’s throw away. Full hookups, rentals and tent sites are available at this pet-friendly campground, as are restrooms with showers, a laundry room and event free WiFi. For more information, call 928.739.4383, email highcountrycampground@ yahoo.com or visit www.arizonahighcountrycampground.com.
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Explore The Outdoors On The Salt River As the temperatures begin to climb, many Valley residents will seek ways to beat the heat and get out of town. For those who would like to get in touch with the great outdoors, a Salt River rafting trip might be just the ticket. Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Trail Tours offers a number of fun rafting trips that include overnight camping in established campgrounds. Explore the Upper Salt River Canyon by raft during the day, hike and fish and then relax around the campfire at night. Tours are offered through May 2. For more information, call 800.567.6745 or visit www.mild2wildrafting.com.
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Women who want to get up-close-and-personal with Mother Nature, but who may not feel confident outside of their natural city habit, can take advantage of a workshop designed just for them. Camp Friendly Pines in Prescott will host “Becoming an Outdoors Woman” (BOW) April 25-27. BOW gives women (18 and older) the opportunity to learn about hunting, fishing and related activities from professionals in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Skills such as gun safety, shooting, angling (including fly fishing), camping, Dutch-oven cooking, map and compass reading, marksmanship with rifle and bow are taught. Guests can choose from classes in wildlife, wildlife photography, wildlife habitat, bird watching, canoeing, kayaking, and rappelling to name a few more. In addition to the various classes, there are a number of evening events for guests to enjoy, that may include, “hawk talks,” nature hikes, fashion shows, fly tying and wild game tasting. The cost of $235 includes meals, lodging and classes. For information, call 480.644. 0077 or visit www.azwildlife.org.
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SENIOR PRICING MANAGER T-Systems North America, Inc. is seeking a Senior Pricing Manager at its facility in Scottsdale, Arizona. Job duties include: lead the development of innovative pricing models for new ICT outsourcing opportunities (RFI/RFP responses) as well as to support proactive sales initiatives within existing accounts; determine the appropriate pricing methodology based on customer business requirements and proposed solution design; evaluate cost types/ categories, calculate unit price inputs, and develop detailed break-down of expected costs for a proposed technical solution; evaluate business risk related to the customer proposal in order to reasonably assure the profitability of the contract; steer the development of the pricing proposal in close collaboration with the sales pursuit team; present the pricing concept to the customer on a topmanagement level in collaboration with the Strategic Deal Executive and/or Senior Engagement Manager; support customer negotiations regarding the customer business case, financial model, and book value determination for asset transfers design and consolidate the financial business case for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Outsourcing pursuits; and define the structure of the pricing model and describe the pricing elements. Requirements: The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Information Technology, or Business Administration with concentration in Information Systems, Industrial Management and Operations Research, or foreign education equivalent, plus 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate work experience in positions in the communications and information technology industry (project and operations). Experience must include the following: 1) Working on large ICT outsourcing deals (>25 million USD contract value); 2) Working in top-management consulting at major enterprises on the implementation of complex IT systems and ICT solutions;3) Participating in design and analysis of cost structures for complex ICT outsourcingdeals; and 4) Developing customized business plans and pricing strategies, utilizing SAP R/3. Send resumes to T-Systems North America, Inc., ATTN: Rich Laurendi, Sr. Recruiter, 1901 Butterfield Road, Suite 700, Downers Grove, IL 60515.
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29 Ways To Love Your Home
There are so many people in our world who really want to believe that God loves them, that God wants to lead and guide them. But either they are too stubborn to allow God to lead or some circumstance has taken away their hope. In this Easter month, I invite you to reaffirm God’s love and care for you. Let me share two promises from God that make me very optimistic about the future.
Every month is “Love Your Home” Month because after all, loving your home is loving yourself! Here is just one way to love your home: #5 – The Pillow Trick: You’ve probably heard about the pillow trick. But sometimes it only takes one fabulous pillow to make the difference. Especially if you can match it to a piece of furniture in the room that you paint the same color.
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Take The Pledge A saddened reader reports: “The thing is, my own authentic old school self-portrait collection is now rendered not only uninteresting, but even mildly annoying.” What she’s talking about are “selfies,” a word I introduced to the language, though the Oxford dictionary likes to take credit since it was technically before me.
Most of us in sunny Arizona moved here from somewhere else, but not many took the long way around as did local author, Tex Guthrie. Sixtyfive countries and counting and no, Tex wasn’t born rich. So, how exactly does a country boy from a small, Texas town manage to become a world-traveling, business chasing, amateur race-car driver?
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PARTING SHOT A Few Of Your Favorite Things This month’s winning shot was taken by Claire Tasev of Phoenix at Papago Park on New Year’s Day. The Arizona native says, “I am always grateful for the wonderful weather and beautiful scenery our great state offers! I value the many opportunities our kids have to get outside and explore nature and be active. Whether it’s hiking Camelback Mountain, visiting the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum or fishing in a desert oasis, we’re proud to call Arizona our favorite place to be! This year’s contest is all about your favorites – whether it is a person, place or thing. Snap a photo and send us a brief description of why your “favorite” is so special. In addition to a prize giveaway, the winning photo will be on the cover of the January 2015 issue. When submitting your photo, please include your full name, contact number and what area you live in. Submit your digital photo to news@CITYSunTimes.com with “My Best Shot” in the subject line. The photo should be high resolution and at least 800x600 in size.
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