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The Horny Toad Celebrates 40 Years Few restaurants and saloons survive to experience four decades in business.

However, The Horny Toad continues to grow and thrive as it celebrates its longevity in Cave Creek.

Glenn and Marian Price, who purchased The Horny Toad in 1976, had more than 25 years of experience as restaurant owners in Michigan. Today, son Jeff Price is managing partner along with the managing staff of Tom Price, Pam Hurst and Jim Leonard. The restaurant’s chef, Don Dantine, has been with ian Price Glenn and Mar The Horny Toad for more than 28 years, and approximately 35 employees now work for the historic establishment.

The Horny Toad’s original building was a home in 1932. Prior to the Price’s purchase of the property, the establishment was known as Dirty Will’s Mustache Cup; Dirty Will was a supervisor at the Cave Creek dump.

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““It was quite – and d remains – an interesting place,” says Frank Imel, who has provided construction and maintenance for the complex since its purchase. “In the early days, the saloons in town were Harold’s (a very tiny bar at the time), The Maverick (now the Buffalo Chip), The Horny Toad and The Treehouse restaurant. Visitors had to wait three or four hours to get into these places because there were so few to choose from.

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n 1993, Thunderbird Artists and the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce partnered to produce the first juried fine art event the town carved-stone jewelry. The application had ever seen. Fast forward to today of their jewelry designs involves and the Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival cutting and carving stones of different has officially become a “signature images, fabricating the sterling event” for the Town of Carefree, silver or gold settings which returns this month. and arranging them in February 26-28, the festival mosaic patterns. will feature Shows Studios, In addition to a husband and wife team the works by Shows specializing in metalwork.

Studios, this festival Wearable art by Andrew and Turza Shows have features more than 165 Shows Studios been collaborating to create juried, world class artists one-of-kind wearable pieces since 1978. displaying over 5,000 original pieces of Their combined talents merge to achieve artwork in a variety of mediums. Wine a unique style of colorful inlay and tasting, as well as rum sampling, is

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also offered, with a vast array of wines to sample from around the world, while delicious food and delectable chocolates supply the final touches to the unparalleled ambience this festival holds.

Pam Barker and Bruce Rudolph together form Rockin’ Memories, the featured musicians for the event. This fine art event will take place in the heart of Downtown Carefree, from 10am-5pm each day.

Admission is $3 and parking is free. For more information, call 480.837.5637 or visit www.thunderbirdartists.com.

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INDEX

Love Is In The Air

EDITOR’S PICKS

Publisher Emeritus Hope H. Ozer Editor-in-Chief Kathryn M. Miller

“Voting is easy and marginally useful, but it is a poor substitute for democracy, which requires direct action by concerned citizens.”

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– Howard Zinn, The Progressive, 2008 The month of February is traditionally a month for love, with Valentine’s Day taking center stage. But did you know that it also holds National Do A Grouch A Favor Day? That’s a celebration I can get behind! Right on its heels is National Random Acts of Kindness Day, followed by an abundance of delicious foodrelated days that ends on a sweet note, with National Chocolate Scorpius’ Get Your PHX Soufflé Day. Catwalk Closer to home, celebrate Arizona Beer Week, February 11-20, and Arizona Cocktail Week, February 13-21. Across the Valley and around the state, we’ll be showing some love for our local brewers Photo by Rose Torres and ingenious cocktail crafters. [See Northeast Valley cover story].

But if tantalizing the taste buds with culinary delights is the way to your heart, Valley restaurants are cooking up Valentine’s Day treats and gearing up for Devoured Phoenix. [See stories on page 44 and go online to Get More.] Or perhaps the perfect pairing of a feast for the eyes and the palate at the Carefree Festival of Fine Chocolate and Fine Art [page 24] or the Valentine’s Day Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival [Carefree Cave Creek Dining cover story].

February also officially kicks off the 2016 electoral season, with the Iowa caucuses. Arizona will get in on the act with its Presidential Preference Election March 22. And mark your calendars for a Special Election, May 17, Primary Election August 30 and General Election November 8 (www.azsos.gov). I hope that everyone will get out and show some democracy love – but until then (and after the election dust has settled) let’s all get out in our communities and put our people power into action. Now that’s true love.

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Assistant to the Publisher Darlene Keberle Columnists Stephen Cohen, O.D. Cathy Droz Barbara Kaplan Rabbi Robert Kravitz Allen Nohre Hope H. Ozer James Roberts Melanie Tighe Pastor Paul Witkop Contributors Dr. A. Denise Birdwell Cave Creek Mayor Vincent Francia Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane Carefree Mayor Les Peterson Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton Account Representatives Eloise Donati-Kopec Bob Hesselgesser Susan Pine Bulk Distribution Mark Feinberg

Until next month…all my best,

Kathryn M. Miller, Editor-in-Chief kathryn@CITYSunTimes.com

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MAYOR LANE WRITES...

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With 2016 off to a running start, it is time to take a look back to see all that has taken place in Scottsdale over the last year. The State of the City Address, February 25, is a time where we can reflect on what we have accomplished as a City and what we strive MAYOR City of Scottsdale to do in the coming years.

With a vibrant community 480.312.3111 www.scottsdaleaz.gov full of events and facilities that attract so many to our City, there is a lot for us to be proud of.

Remarks start at 12:30pm at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, 7575 East Princess Drive.

Admission is free. Those who wish to join the Scottsdale City Council and other community leaders for an 11:30am reception and luncheon hosted by Scottsdale Business Development Forum can purchase individual tickets for $50.

Sponsorships are available.

Proceeds benefit Operation Fix It, which teams volunteers and businesses to help people who are physically or financially unable to maintain their properties. Contact the Mayor’s Office at 480.312.2466 for more information or to RSVP. For more information about City events, please log on to www.scottsdaleaz.gov or call the city’s information line during business hours to get answers about events and activities – 480.312.3111.

Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show Scottsdale’s signature event will celebrate its 61st anniversary in Scottsdale February 11-21. The Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, largest of its kind the world, draws hundreds of thousands of horse lovers each year, and attracts more than 2,400 of the world’s finest Arabian and half-Arabian horses. These magnificent, versatile, user-friendly animals and their owners will gather from around the world to compete for over $2.5 million in prize money in more than 900 colorful classes.

The Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show is a shopper’s paradise. Almost as famous for its dazzling commercial exhibits area, overflowing with treasures, baubles, bangles and one-of-a-kind beads for every taste and budget, the Scottsdale Show features a glimmering assortment of more than 300 vendors and trade booths, offering everything from lavish jewelry, clothing and works of art, to boots, saddles, gifts and trinkets. Tempting international cuisine courts, exciting demonstrations and unique educational seminars compete for visitors’ attention with the luxurious, exotically decorated stabling areas in which the horses are housed.

For a complete schedule of events, visit www.scottsdaleshow.com.

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Scottsdale Public Art Lights Up Scottsdale Waterfront Vivid Sydney 2015 Light Origami Alfred Street; Photo courtesy of Destination NSW

Canal Convergence Water + Art + Light, presented

by Scottsdale Public Art and Salt River Project (SRP), brings together interactive art installations for a one-of-a-kind, immersive experience. Coming into its fourth year, Canal Convergence will take place at the Scottsdale Waterfront between Soleri Bridge and Goldwater Boulevard over four days, from February 25-28.

During Canal Convergence 2016, attendees will enjoy 12 large-scale artworks positioned both in the Arizona Canal and along its banks. Additional attractions include an “Artist@Work” demonstration area with artist Joshua Dopp and his portable glass blowing hot shop, family friendly hands-on activities, art and dance workshops and live performances throughout all four days. Friday and Saturday

evenings will also feature a beer and wine garden.

“Canal Convergence continues to grow each year, both in the number of installations as well as building the audience’s overall experience,” Scottsdale Public Art Director Donna Isaac said.

“This year’s event, led by a group of international and local artists, brings exciting, renowned installations to Scottsdale for the community and visitors to enjoy.”

Artists, groups and performers represented this year include Bruce Munro, Aphidoidea, Inga Liljestrom, Purring Tiger, Amy Manning, Edina Tokodi, Perry Allen, Christopher Jagmin, Design RePublic, Lindsay Kinkade and Pilobolus.

For complete information, visit www. canalconvergence.com.

Betye Saar, Still Ticking, 2005. Mixed media assemblage, 29 1/2 x 19 x 16 in. Courtesy the artist and Roberts & Tilton, Culver City, California. © Betye Saar

from a sculpture eulogizing Saar’s late ex-husband, Richard W. Saar.

Colloquially used as ‘…my heart is still beating,’ Betye Saar: Still Tickin’ reminds us that, on the eve of her 90th birthday, Saar is in no danger of slowing down.

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art is located at 7374 East Second Street. For more information, call 480.874.4666 or visit www.smoca.org.

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The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) announces the exhibition Betye Saar: Still Tickin’ – the artist’s first solo show in an American museum in five years.

This retrospective, on view now through May 1, includes multimedia collages, assemblages, sculpture, works on paper as well as specifically reconceived installations and brings together work representing her six-decade career. It is divided into three sections that explore the development of specific themes across time in her work: nostalgia and memory; mysticism and ritual; the political and racial. Surveying both historical and contemporary work alike, the exhibition continues the discourse of Saar’s unwavering charge to create works of strong social and political content.

Betye Saar (born Los Angeles, 1926) played a seminal role in the development of Assemblage art. Since the 1960s, her work has reflected on African-American identity, spirituality and the connectedness between different cultures. Drawing from influences ranging from artists such as Joseph Cornell paired with her own physical and emotional experiences, Saar pioneered the art form alongside her colleagues and kindred spirits, including David Hammons, John Outterbridge and George Herms.

The retrospective takes its title

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Celebrate The Old West: 63rd Annual Parada del Sol Rodeo Celebrate rodeo history with Parada del Sol’s 63rd annual Rodeo, February 25-28 at WestWorld of Scottsdale. The Parada del Sol Rodeo is a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) sanctioned rodeo, and is one of the most prestigious sanctioned rodeos in the country.

The event will consist of five actionpacked performances, and includes bull-riding, steer wrestling, calf roping, barrel racing, as well as other family-friendly activities. Attendees will also be able explore a western marketplace full of unique vendors two hours before every rodeo complete with shopping, food and live music.

Leading up to the Rodeo will be the 63rd Annual Parada Del Sol Rodeo Parade, February 13. The parade starts at Indian School Road to Oak Street on Scottsdale Road. The free event begins at 9am, and is followed by Scottsdale Jaycee’s Trail’s End Party in Old Town district and Downtown. Trail’s End features food, kid’s activities, music, beer garden and more.

WestWorld of Scottsdale is located at 16601 North Pima Road in Scottsdale.

Rodeo tickets are available through www.paradadelsol.net or get them out at WestWorld from the Parada Box Office beginning February 25. The box office will open two hours prior to each performance starting time. For more information, call 480.990.3179.

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J. Levine Auction & Appraisal is inviting wine enthusiasts and distinguished collectors to break with tradition on the eve of Valentine’s Day and spend an elegant evening bidding on classic, vintage and modern bottles of wine while raising much-needed funds for the non-profit OCJ Foster Kids (Opportunity, Community & Justice for Kids).

The inaugural “Fostering Hope: A Fine Wine Auction” takes place from 6-10pm Saturday, February 13, at J. Levine’s upscale auction house, 10345 North Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale.

The fine wine auction features more than 150 lots of individual and grouped wine bottles from one consignor’s collection, including reds, whites, desserts and mixed blends as well as several noteworthy vertical collections.

Guests can bid on a rare and noble 1967 Chateau d’Yquem Lur-Saluces Sauternes, estimated to be worth $1,500, or choose a more moderate 1988 Graham Vintage Port, known for its remarkable richness and firm tannic structure, with an estimated value of $60.

Guests will be treated to delicious hors d’oeuvres, Valentine’s chocolates, wine tastings and mixing demonstrations and live music prior to the auction starting at 7pm. VIP sponsorship guests will have access to the auction house’s upstairs private wine tastings and demonstrations throughout the evening, among other sponsorship benefits.

In Arizona alone, more than 17,000 children are in foster care, group homes or crisis shelters. The majority of these kids were placed in foster care due to neglect.

“OCJ Foster Kids is a small but mighty non-profit that is truly making a difference in the lives of the “faceless generation” – foster kids,” Josh Levine, J. Levine owner and auctioneer, said.

“Whether you’re a wine aficionado or you appreciate a nice blend, you’ll find great value at purchasing wine at auction.”

Advance tickets for the cocktail chic event are $100 or $125 at the door. A portion of proceeds will benefit OCJ Foster Kids. To purchase tickets or to learn more about VIP sponsorship opportunities, visit www. ocjwineauction.com. For information about J. Levine Auction & Appraisal, visit www.jlevines.com or call 480.496.2212.

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Celebrating Twenty-Five Years Of Musicfest The 25th Annual Arizona Musicfest continues this month with the very best classical, jazz, pop and crossover concerts featuring great artists of today with legends of the past. The Festival opened in January and runs through March 11 with concerts held in North Scottsdale and Phoenix venues.

The Festival, which began in 1991 with just a small series of concerts, has grown into a significant annual event featuring 19 concerts. Arizona Musicfest features artists from a broad range of music genres, including Broadway, rock and roll, and pop as well as jazz, classical and bluegrass.

Featured Artist Al Jarreau will perform Friday, February 5, 7:30pm at Highlands Church, 9050 East Pinnacle Peak Road in Scottsdale. Called “the greatest jazz singer alive” by Time magazine, seven-time Grammyaward winner Al Jarreau makes his Arizona Musicfest debut in this exhilarating concert.

Artist Al Jarreau

Other upcoming concerts include (concerts will be held at Highlands Church, except where noted): • February 8: Run Boy Run • February 12: You’ve Got a Friend – The Music of Carole King and James Taylor • February 13: Kruger Brothers at Musical Instrument Museum • February 16: Bob Moody & Friends at Troon Country Club • February 18: Calidore String Quartet at Musical Instrument Museum • February 23: Mozart’s 25th and Mahler’s “Titan” Symphony at Pinnacle Presbyterian Church • February 25: Joshua Bell at La Casa de Cristo Church • February 26: Esteban • February 28: Carmina Burana at La Casa de Cristo Church • March 3: Dukes of Dixieland – Dancing With The Dukes • March 6: The Broadway Tenors • March 11: The Australian Bee Gees

Discount ticket “bundles” as well as individual tickets for Arizona Musicfest concerts are on sale at www.azmusicfest.org or by calling 480.840.0457.

Scottsdale Chamber Events The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a number of events throughout the month for its members and guests.

A PM Connect event will be held February 4 from 5-7pm at Scottsdale Beer Company, 8608 East Shea Boulevard. The next AM Connect (held on the third Thursday of each month) will be at Nordstrom Marketplace Café, 7055 East Camelback Road, February 25 from 7:30-9am. Both events are free to members and $20 for guests.

In addition, join Black & Bleu American Grill, 9343 East Shea Boulevard, B-135, for the Chamber’s monthly Meet Your Neighbors event, designed for Chamber members and non-members to network over lunch. Pre-registration is $10; day of event registration is $15 cash at the door. The event will be held February 26 from 11:30am-1pm.

For additional events or information, call 480.355.2700 or visit www. scottsdalechamber.com.

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Cars & Coffee At Oliver Smith Jeweler Join Oliver Smith Jeweler at The Shops at Gainey Village every first Saturday of the month through March for Cars and Coffee from 8-10am. Oliver Smith Jeweler offers complimentary coffee and rolls out the red carpet so visitors can marvel and tour beautiful exotic vehicles from the Ferrari Club. And don’t forget to check out the jewelry during the free event.

Designer and store owner, Oliver Smith has been making exceptional jewelry in Arizona since 1981. The Shops at Gainey Village is located at 8787 North Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale. Visit www.theshopsgaineyvillage.com for more information.

Scottsdale Attorney Receives Annual MLK Diversity Award From City Serving the Community Since 2002

Each year, Scottsdale-based nonprofit Community Celebrating Diversity recognizes individuals who are committed to bringing a greater understanding of diversity to our community by awarding the annual MLK Diversity Award. Of the two recipients, one is Stanna Michelle Slater, owner and founder of the Law Office of Jeffery Slater, P.C. Slater is a Scottsdale resident, business owner and transgender woman who has spent the last seven years promoting diversity both in Scottsdale and throughout the State of Arizona by bringing awareness to, and advocating for, those who identify as gay or transgender.

Slater is no stranger to serving her community. Having spent 13 years of service as a commissioned officer in the United States Army Reserve, she received Airborne paratrooper training and was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. Three of the years serving she spent in the Arizona National Guard protecting and serving its residents.

Today, she uses that same passion and dedication to serve those who otherwise do not have the voice or legal protections to do so. She is the past Chair of the State Bar of Arizona (SBA) Committee on Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity (“SOGI”). In addition, she also spent three years on the Board of Directors at “one n ten,” an Arizona nonprofit that serves the needs of Valley youth who identify as gay or transgender.

For all that Slater has a accomplished, and continues to accomplish, the City of Scottsdale recognized and awarded her the MLK Diversity Award on January 12. Learn more at www.ccdarizona.org.

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Spend Valentine’s Weekend On The Waterfront Join Thunderbird Artists for the Fifth Annual Waterfront Fine Art & Wine Festival, February 12-14. Walk the banks of the Scottsdale Waterfront district for a weekend of juried fine art, wine, music, food and featured artist, Meg Harper.

Harper’s art is multidimensional, in that she uses reclaimed materials as a canvas to create her pieces. She strives to create something beautiful from reclaimed materials; she loves transforming something that was no longer usable and resurrect it to bring

people joy. Her subjects focus primarily on animals and nature. “I think the people who are out there really love nature,” Harper said.

Each piece sets an energetic tone with vibrant colors, movement and patterns, producing a piece as original as the creator herself.

Joining Thunderbird Artists will be renowned Artwork by Meg Harper artists from throughout a unique opportunity to sample an the U.S. and abroad, displaying extensive collection of domestic and original artwork in a variety of imported wines, as well as rum cocktails mediums. Patrons can saunter and ice cold craft beers. through fine art, while sipping The event is located just south on fine wines and listening to of Nordstrom’s on the south bridge live music. Oftentimes, the wines pedestrian walkway and is handicap served for tasting at the festivals accessible with free parking. The hours are those unattainable in the open are 10am-5pm daily. Admission is $3 market. For $10, patrons will receive for adults. For details, call 480.837.5637 an engraved souvenir wine glass or www.thunderbirdartists.com. and six tasting tickets, providing

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New DJElectronic Music Program Director At SCC

Elaine Walker

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The DJ and Electronic Music Program at Scottsdale Community College has a new director. Elaine Walker will now lead the program, replacing longtime director Rob Wegner, who stepped down.

Walker has been serving as an adjunct faculty member in the program since 2007. She brings a rich background in electronic music to the position.

She received her bachelor’s degree from Berklee College of Music in Boston and has a master’s degree in Music Technology from New York University.

She spent time as a freelance audio editor in Boston and New York before coming to Arizona and teaching.

She has written many songs in the electronic music genre and specializes in mixing microtonal scales.

“I’m honored and excited to be working in this program and I look forward to working with the DJ faculty,” she said. “Rob really built this program into something special and it will be exciting to continue bringing some of his ideas to fruition.”

Under Wegner, the DJ program grew from a single non-credited course more than 10 years ago to the first DJ program in the nation to offer an accredited two-year degree. In 2014, the program received accreditation from the U.S. Department of Education.

“In the field of electronic music, she is one of the country’s best,” said Dr. Christina Novak, chair of the SCC Music Department. “We’ve also been impressed with her ability to work with students and motivate them.”

Walker also has written a book that will soon be available. It is a philosophy book titled Matter Over Mind.

Scottsdale Community College is located at 9000 East Chaparral Road in Scottsdale. For details, call 480.423.6000 or visit www.scottsdalecc.edu.

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MAYOR STANTON WRITES...

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By Mayor Greg Stanton

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Over the last few years, we’ve learned that sustainability is an important component of an economy that is built to last and works for every Phoenix family.

Not long ago, critics called Phoenix one of the least sustainable cities on the planet. But they don’t say that anymore.

We’ve created one of the best comeback stories in the world.

Together, we’ve taken real action to protect our environment for the decades to come.

Through smart investments and public-private partnerships, MAYOR City of Phoenix we’ve become a leading municipality for solar energy. We now produce 25 megawatts of solar energy through city602.262.7111 www.phoenix.gov sponsored projects. We are home to the largest fleet of municipal alternative fuel vehicles in the country – larger than the fleets of Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco combined. We’re on track to convert all 90,000 city streetlights to LED, which will cut energy costs and pollution by more than half. And this just scratches the surface of the work we’re doing to become more sustainable.

I understand, and our City Council understands, that when it comes to sustainability, cities across the country and around the globe have to lead.

A city’s economic future depends in part by its preparedness for climate change.

In 2013, we set a citywide goal of diverting 40 percent of our waste by 2020 – that is recycling or composting 40 percent of our trash. To help achieve this, the city created two new solid waste programs and a Resource Innovation Campus, which invites waste-to-product companies to partner with the city and explore creative ideas to reduce waste. These initiatives put our sustainability efforts in the hands of residents and allow them to be part of the solution.

Clean air, clean energy and less waste are critical – but they’re only part of the equation.

Using water wisely and protecting our future water supply are also essential to build an economy that can support future generations of Phoenicians. Water is the lifeblood of our economy, and we’ve seen what can happen when communities fail to prepare for the effects of a changing climate.

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Festival Offers Opportunity To (Re)imagine Your World Regardless of one’s definition of sustainability – whether locally produced food and goods, energy-efficient and healthy buildings built from recycled and repurposed materials, a triple-bottomline company that respects people, the planet and business or a city completely powered by renewable energy – finding solutions to issues this complex calls for many perspectives and partners. The Arizona State University (ASU) Walton Sustainability Solutions Initiatives and its partners present the Sustainability Solutions Festival, which convenes the planet’s top sustainability events and organizations for one week in February to discover and explore how we can individually and collectively reimagine our lives and our planet.

The Festival’s many forums and events include Night of the Open Door at ASU campuses, World Religions Respond to the Environmental Crisis, Sustainability Solutions Family Day, Zero Food Waste Forum, Sustival Day of Service, AZ Thrives: A Sustainability Summit for Minority Business Leaders, GreenBiz 16, Local to Global Justice Forum & Festival and more.

The Sustainability Solutions Festival runs February 12-27. For complete Festival information, visit https://sustainabilitysolutions.asu.edu and click on “Programs” and look for the “Solutions Festival” link.

Go Local: Get Your PHX Visits Urban Nursery Dig It Urban Gardens & Nursery, in partnership with Local First Arizona, will participate in February’s Get Your PHX, a local tour of Phoenix businesses held each month.

On February 18, Dig It will host the free community event featuring craft vendors, a basic potting class and interactive self-potting station where attendees can get their hands dirty and create a take-home masterpiece.

Drinks and small bites will also be provided. Local vendors including Little Goat Soap, Lola + Pine, Rain Made Design, Rock ‘Cyfi’ Martinez, Skeleton Steel, Enlightened, LetterCraft, FM Candles, Beneficial Beans and artist Jamie Garcia will also be showcasing and selling their work. Stlb3 and Earwig will be providing all vinyl DJ sets on the turn tables during the event.

Encouraging locals to discover, connect and support small businesses, the interactive event will introduce guests across the Valley to the garden. Opened by two Arizona natives in Fall 2015, the nursery features a growing list of locally sourced and organic plants, gardening supplies and more.

The Get Your PHX event will be held from 5:30-7:30pm, Thursday, February 18. Dig It Urban Gardens & Nursery is located at 3015 North 16th Street in Phoenix. For more information, go to www.digphx.com. Learn more about Local First Arizona at www.localfirstaz.com.

Burton Barr Central Library will exhibit a collection of photographs by artist Bryan David Griffith, “The Last Bookstores: America’s Resurgent Independents,” through March 4 at the library’s @Central Gallery, 1221 North Central Avenue. An opening reception with the artist will be held from 6:30-8pm Friday, February 5. Live music will be performed. The reception is sponsored by the Friends

of the Phoenix Public Library.

“The Last Bookstores” combines photographs and interviews to document an industry during a time of historic changes. Griffith photographed independent bookstores old and new, large and small, iconic and obscure, in big cities and small towns across America.

He spent hours interviewing their owners and staff. Why do they persist when the vast majority of independents

Annual Blues Blast

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Blues Blast ‘16, presented by the Phoenix Blues Society will take place on March 5 at Margaret T. Hance Park at 3rd Street and Moreland near Downtown Phoenix.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Blues Blast and the organization has enlisted the seminal Blues band Canned Heat to headline the event along with The Laurie Morvan Band from SoCal. Canned Heat will be celebrating its 50th anniversary as a working band. In addition, PBS will feature 2015 Arizona Blues Showdown band winner Smokestack Lightning and 2015 Solo/Duo winner Eric Ramsey.

A two-hour retrospective of Valley Blues has also been planned featuring legends of the Arizona Blues scene.

The gates will open at 10am with music starting at 11am. For more information, visit www.phoenixblues.org.

have folded in the face of cutthroat competition from chain superstores and online retailers? Griffiths’ work is held by collections throughout the country and he has exhibited internationally.

For more information, call 602.262.4636 or visit www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org.

Phoenix Public Library is a system of 16 branch libraries and the Burton Barr Central Library.

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Antique Club To Hold Sale The 33rd Annual Phoenix Antiques, Bottles and Collectibles Club Show & Sale will be held at North Phoenix Baptist Church February 26-27.

Dealers will be selling items such as Blakely, Depression glass, linens, antique bottles, Breweriana, railroadiana, advertising, mining, china, books and much more. The event will be held on Friday from 4-7pm and Saturday from 8:30am-3:30pm.

North Phoenix Baptist Church is located at 5757 North Central Avenue, Phoenix. For information, call 602.317.4438 or visit www.phoenixantiquesclub.org.

Theatre Artists Studio Presents The Weir Theatre Artists Studio presents The Weir by Conor McPherson February 26 – March 13. In a remote country pub in Ireland, newcomer Valerie arrives and becomes spellbound by an evening of ghostly stories told by the local bachelors who drink there. What starts out as blarney, however, soon turns dark as the tales drift into the realm of the supernatural. Haunting, evocative theatre.

The cast includes Michael Fleck, Brad Allen, Tom Koelbel, Amanda Melby and Steven Fajardo. This play contains mature language and themes.

Theatre Artists Studio is located at 4848 East Cactus Road, #406, in Scottsdale. Tickets are $10-20. For more information, call 602.765.0120 or visit www.thestudiophx.org.

Mayor Stanton Writes, Continued from page 14 Earlier this month, I spoke to mayors from across the United States about how cities in the west are taking a leading role in preparing for the water challenges of the future. Western mayors from Mesa, Aurora, Albuquerque, Los Angeles and San Francisco joined me to share how cities can lead and innovate when it comes to water.

In Phoenix, we formed an unprecedented partnership with Tucson water providers to make it easier and more affordable for both cities to access water during times of shortage. We created the Colorado River Resiliency Fund and teamed up with Salt River Project to support watershed improvement projects in forestlands hundreds of miles from Phoenix city limits.

Leading on water may be an unconventional role for a city, but we embrace it because we know that a healthy Colorado River is vital to our future.

We still have more work to do – and we aren’t afraid

to invest in the infrastructure we need to responsibly manage our water supply. We’re going to work harder than ever to make Phoenix one of the most sustainable and climate resilient cities in the world.

Phoenix residents can take efforts into their own hands when it comes to creating a more sustainable community for everyone. For more information about what you and your family can do to preserve our environment and plan for the future, visit these resources.

• Recycling and Diversion Programs: www.phoenix. gov/publicworks/recycling • Green Organics Curbside Collection: www.phoenix. gov/publicworks/recycling/green-organics-andsay-r-r • Composting: www.phoenix.gov/publicworks/ garbage/disposable/composting-and-green-organics • Water Conservation: www.phoenix.gov/ waterservices/resourcesconservation

Prado Offers Enticing Valentine’s Menu Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia offers an enticing way to celebrate this Valentine’s Day – at Prado, its signature award-winning restaurant.

Guests will enjoy a three-course meal dinner surrounded by the class and sophistication of old world Spain. Seated in either the inviting indoor dining room or outdoor rustic patio, guests will enjoy their choice of Roasted Lamb Chops, Petite Filet and Jumbo Prawn or Honey-Pepitas Crusted Seared Scallops. To cap the night, Prado has created artfully prepared desserts such as Ginger Kiwi Sorbet, Strawberry Semi-Freddo or a Chocolate-Hazelnut Coconut Mousse Cake, all hand-crafted with romance and love in mind.

On top of indulgent food, dinner guests will enjoy sweeping views of Camelback Mountain to set the romantic backdrop for a perfect evening. When dinner is complete guests can take in the beautiful evening outside at the outdoor communal seating or at the social fire pits.

Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia is located at 4949 East Lincoln Drive in Paradise Valley. For more information, call 480.627.3004 or visit www.omnihotels.com.

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Twenty-six rare drawings from the renowned collection of the Casa Buonarroti in Florence, Italy, comprise one of the most important Michelangelo exhibitions in America in nearly three decades. The Casa Buonarroti, once owned by the artist, is the world’s largest repository for Michelangelo’s drawings, architectural studies and memoirs.

The images in Sacred and Profane are memorable figurative studies and architectural drawings by the hand of Michelangelo.

Included is one of Michelangelo’s most admired and complete drawings, the large Madonna and Child.

Additional images include Michelangelo, Madonna and Child, c. 1524. All pieces are from the Collection of the Casa Bruonarroti, preparatory drawings for Florence. Photos Courtesy Phoenix Art Museum. later paintings. The Head of the Madonna is a study for his painting Doni Tondo, and the sublime sketch of the Head of Leda was made for Leda and the Swan, a painting now lost and known today only through copies.

This exhibition at Phoenix Art Museum is an exceptional opportunity for the Phoenix community and the state of Arizona, as Michelangelo’s works rarely travel outside of Italy. Michelangelo: Sacred and Profane Masterpiece Drawings from the Casa Buonarroti runs through March 27. For more information, call 602.257.1880 or visit www.phxart.org.

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STEMtastic Spring At PVCC The Second Annual North Valley STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Celebration is a unique and fun event that brings the community together in a one-stop showcase that also includes the arts (STEAM).

CREST students and teachers from Paradise Valley High School, and Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC) faculty and students, will all participate in bringing STEAM education to life through demonstrations, displays, discussions and hands-on activities. K-12 and college-age students, their families and the general public are all invited to learn about STEAM-related studies and careers.

The free Arizona SciTech Festival Signature Event will be held Saturday, February 20, from 8am-4pm on the PVCC campus.

Event highlights include:

• K-12 and college student displays of STEM and STEAM projects • Ball-shooting robot • Pizza ordering App • The neurobiology of music • Live viewing of daytime star • Forensics • DNA ID kit • Rocket launching • Digital music The entire PVCC campus will be transformed into “STEAM City,” with featured destinations at art, music, math, business/IT, geology, physics, engineering, chemistry, biology, nursing, paramedicine and dietary technology program areas.

Local businesses will also be on hand to talk about their STEAM careers, internships and products. All activities take place at the Union Hills campus of Paradise Valley Community College, located at 18401 North 32nd Street, Phoenix.

Parking is free. For more information, visit www.paradisevalley. edu/steam.

February NAWBO Meeting The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), Phoenix Chapter will hold its next meeting Wednesday, February 10, from 10:45am-1pm.

Guests will enjoy networking, lunch and an interactive session on the topic “Scaling Up,” how million dollar business owners worked to scale up and grow their business with Lauren Bailey of Upward Projects, Robin Orchard of Orchard Medical, Lisa VanBockern of PCA Skin and Lorraine Bergman of Caliente Construction. Panel will be moderated by Ilana Lowery, editor of the Phoenix Business Journal.

The cost for the luncheon is $38 for members and $48 for guests.

The luncheon will be held at The Phoenix Country Club, 2901 North 7th Street in Phoenix.

For additional information or to register, visit www.nawbophx.org.

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The North Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (NPCC) will hold its next monthly Business Resource & Networking Luncheons Tuesday, February 9, at Moon Valley Country Club, from 11:30am-1:30pm, and Tuesday, February 23, at Bonefish Grill, 12811 Tatum Boulevard. The Chamber’s next Mix & Mingle event will be held Thursday, February 18, from 5:30-7:30pm, at Moon Valley Grill, 15414 North 7th Street.

The Chamber is also gearing up for its 30th Annual NPCC Golf Classic.

The event will be held Friday, April 22, at Moon Valley Country Club, 151 West Moon Valley Drive in Phoenix. The event includes a fun day of golf, followed by lunch and an awards ceremony. It is also a fundraiser for the North Phoenix Chamber Charities and the Paradise Valley Community College NPCC Scholarship Fund. For player or sponsorship information, contact tournament chair Zachary Steinke at 623.312.8367 or visit www.northphoenixchamber.com and click on the “2016 Golf Tournament” link.

To register for Chamber events or to see a complete listing of the Chamber’s events, visit www.northphoenixchamber. com/events. For additional information, call 602.482.3344.

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Gabriel’s Angels To Host

Paw Prints 2016

Gabriel’s Angels, a Phoenix-based non-profit organization committed to improving the lives of Arizona’s abused, neglected and at-risk children through the use of healing pet therapy teams, announced that its Board of Young Professionals will be hosting a fundraiser on February 19. Paw Prints 2016 tasks 12 guest artists, who are well-known members of the community, with producing a painting of their choice over the course of 30 days.

Confirmed guest artists are Kyle Unfug, of JohnJay and Rich Morning Show on 104.7 KISSFM; Chef Travis Garner of The Capital Grille, Scottsdale; Danielle Lerner, morning anchor on ABC15; Britany Simon, HGTV design star; Andy Biggs, celebrity hairdresser of Zolton’s Salon; Debbie Gaby, philanthropist; Letitia Frye, renowned auctioneer; Rebecca Fritz,

owner of Sutra Studios; Gabriele Bertaccini, executive chef and owner of il Tocco Food; Bandon Lee, anchor of Good Evening Arizona on 3TV; and J.E. Pizarro, executive vice president – operations of Bank of America.

The guest artists’ personalized canvases will be auctioned off during the event hosted at Porsche North Scottsdale in Scottsdale from 7:309:30pm. Proceeds from Paw Prints 2016 will help Gabriel’s Angels continue to serve approximately 14,000 children in Arizona. Members of the public will also have the opportunity to vote for their favorite painting by donating $10 per vote, with a People’s Choice award going to the top three artists raising the most contributions. Judges’ Choice awards will also be issued at the event.

For more information, visit www.gabrielsangels.org.

Valentine’s Specials At Sierra Bonita Grill Sierra Bonita Grill is celebrating Valentine’s Day with brunch and dinner specials.

From 9am-3pm, the restaurant will serve its regular brunch menu, in addition to some specials created for the holiday. The Green Chile Cheddar Quiche is mixed with bell peppers and Chile Relleno baby spinach and is served with five-spiced roasted potatoes and Oaxacan salsa. The Wood Grilled Shrimp dish is paired with tri-colored sweet peppers stuffed with sweet corn, black beans and basmati rice, then topped with crab and saffron-lime hollandaise.

Sierra Bonita Grill will offer its regular dinner menu from 3-9pm, as well as Valentine’s specials. Slow Braised Short Ribs and Wood Grilled Shrimp are served with red chile cheddar mashed potatoes, and a sauté of broccoli and baby spinach, topped with guajillo au jus. A decadent dish, Butter Poached Lobster is accompanied by southwest saffron rice, sautéed baby kale, sweet corn and cherry tomatoes, then topped with a lemon-butter sauce. A Valentine’s meal would not be complete without champagne. Pair brunch or dinner with the French 77, a bubbly cocktail shaken with Arizona Distilling Company’s Commerce Gin, lemon and St. Germain, then topped with champagne.

Sierra Bonita Grill is located at 6933 North 7th Street Phoenix. For more information, call 602.264.0700 or visit www.sierrabonitagrill.com.

Anthem Cares To Hold Annual Fundraiser Anthem Cares through Service (ACTS) presents the Sixth Annual ACTS Auction benefiting families in need in Anthem.

The Auction will kick off on February 19 at 4:30pm at the Ironwood Country Club. Hundreds of auction items will be available to choose from such as art, wine, gift certificates, vacation packages, golf packages, travel and much more.

This promises to be a fun-filled night to remember.

“Little acts of kindness and assistance goes a long way to help Anthem families get back on their feet. The proceeds generated from the ACTS auction provide this support,” said Joe Huseonica, ACTS Auction Chair.

Founded in 2009 to meet the growing needs of the Anthem community, ACTS is comprised of over 125 volunteers who raise and distribute funds, help with utility bills, prepare meals, obtain groceries and assist with projects such as home or yard cleaning.

Donations to ACTS may be tax deductible. Mail donations to: 3655 W. Anthem Way 109-349, Anthem, AZ 85086. Receipts for tax purposes will be mailed accordingly. To learn more, visit www.anthemacts.com.

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Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) announces its upcoming production of Junie B. Jones The Musical.

Created by Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich, Junie B. Jones The Musical is a delightful adaptation of four of Barbara Park’s best-selling books brought to life in a genuinely comical, and not strictlyfor-kids musical. Awaken a young person’s desire to read with the sassy little diva Junie B. Jones and her adventures in first grade. It’s Junie B.’s first day of first grade and a lot of things have changed for her: Junie’s friend Lucille doesn’t want to be her best pal anymore, and on the bus, Junie B. makes friends with Herb, the new kid at school. Furthermore, Junie has trouble reading the blackboard and her teacher Mr. Scary thinks she may need glasses. Throw in a friendly cafeteria lady, a kickball tournament and a “Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal,” and first grade has never been more exciting. Featuring a tremendously loveable character and fun-filled songs, Junie B. Jones will capture the audience’s hearts just as the books captivated an entire generation of students.

The cast, comprised of award winners and nominees ages six to 13, presents the show February 18-28 in Anthem. The award-winning production staff includes director Jackie Hammond, vocal director Karen Blanzy and choreographer Lyndsie Clymer. Performances take place at Musical Theatre of Anthem, 42323 North Vision Way, Anthem. Tickets may be purchased online at www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org.

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Barrett-Jackson has signed on as title sponsor of the Third Annual Concours in the Hills HighPerformance and Classic Car Show, scheduled for Saturday, February 13, at Fountain Park in Fountain Hills.

The 2015 show had more than 440 cars on display and it raised more than $60,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale. All proceeds from the 2016 event will once again be donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale.

Concours in the Hills is not a formal “white glove” event. Rather, it is a gathering of automobile enthusiasts in one of the most spectacular locations in the Valley, on the green grass around Photos courtesy of Forged Photography the 560-foot fountain.

The Concours showcases a diverse range of ultra-high performance, luxury and classic vehicles from both imported and domestic manufacturers. These include million dollar, 200 MPH plus cars such as Bugatti Veyron and La Ferrari. Additionally, there will be European sports cars, American muscle cars, and pre-war classics. A special feature in 2016 will be Arie Luyendyk’s Indy 500 winning car.

Well over 400 cars are expected to participate in the 2016 event.

For more information, visit www.concoursinthehills.org.

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30th Annual Great Fair Now in its 30th year, the Annual Great Fair is a three-day, juried art fair featuring nearly 500 artists and artisans from across the United States and around the globe, and attracting more than 200,000 visitors. Food booths, beer garden and seating areas abound throughout the venue, with great breakfast, lunch and rest stops situated at locations in the middle and at both ends of the festival area, in addition to live musical entertainment.

This year’s event runs February 26-28, from 10am-5pm daily, at 16455 East Avenue of the Fountains. For details on this free event, visit www.fountainhillschamber.com.

New Non-Profit To Produce Fountain Hills Events Say goodbye to the old and hello to a new venture, as the organizers of Fountain Hills’ St. Patrick’s Festival, Fourth at the Fountain and Oktoberfest have incorporated, and soon will obtain their 501(c)3 non-profit status, to become Fountain Events Inc. The principals are all veteran event planners: Christine Colley, director/president; Sam Coffee, chief financial officer; Denise Dunning-Ricketts, secretary.

In Colley’s words, “We are a group of enthusiastic volunteers who spend our spare time coordinating cultural events in Fountain Hills. Our interest is to use our collective skills, with the assistance of Fountain Hills’ charitable service organizations, local businesses, and incredible Town volunteers, to produce quality community events for the enjoyment of families and folks Valley-wide.”

The vision, and end goal, of Fountain Events Inc. is to create successful events to achieve profits to support its preferred charities.

The profits will go directly, but are not limited to, veterans programs, Fountain Hills’ High School needs, and Fountain Hills’ social programs. Participating service organizations pass their revenues onto their charitable recipients as well. Of note, the Board of Directors of Fountain Events Inc. receives no pay, nor proceeds.

Colley, Coffee and Dunning-Ricketts each brings to the events strong organizational, creative, and technical skills in order to produce events friendly to all age groups, events that highlight the cultural and social aspects of each holiday and to introduce, or refresh, each attendee to the warm hospitality and to the beauty of the surroundings that are uniquely Fountain Hills.

For more information, contact Dunning-Ricketts at 480.848.3777.

Tour d’Artistes Studio Tour & Sale Innovative media will be featured with more than 60 artists, nine studios and two galleries in the fifth annual Fountain Hills Art League’s Tour d’ Artistes Studio Tour and Sale, March 4-6, 10am5pm daily.

This self-guided tour takes attendees by the namesake fountain “Desert Delight” by artist and through the scenic Justine Mantor-Waldie hills for which Fountain Hills is famous. It’s a chance to interact with local artists and view their work in their homes and studios. Artists will be demoing their media techniques throughout the Tour.

On Thursday, March 3, there will be a pre-tour reception from 5-7pm at the Emerson Art Gallery, 16930 East Palisades Boulevard. Artists and samples of their work will be featured at the reception.

There is no admission charge for the Tour d’ Artistes. Maps can be downloaded online at www.fountainhillsartleague.com.

By Mayor Les Peterson

Happy New Year to all Carefree residents and adjacent communities from the entire Carefree Town Council and staff.

We all wish you and your family our best for 2016 and beyond.

The start of a new year is a time for reflection, a time for celebration of what we have MAYOR Town of Carefree achieved, and a time to set goals and move forward in a positive 480.488.3686 www.carefree.org way.

In early 2015, all of us were deeply saddened by the ALS diagnosis of Mayor David Schwan and his withdrawal from active service to the Town in February. Once we regrouped, all of us and many thoughtful and productive volunteers have been focused upon several priorities in which David had played a key role in developing.

Enhance the Town Center for the enjoyment of our residents and to attract visitors.

We made great strides in this area and have further strengthened the native plants on display in the Carefree Desert Gardens, added outdoor fireplaces, new signage, enhanced lighting and the Kiwanis Splash Park to name a few. Many of our residents have commented very positively upon the improvements made and the new and exciting “feel” to the Carefree Gardens.

Strengthen our marketing efforts to emphasis the Carefree brand and attract surrounding communities and seasonal visitors to come to Carefree.

Achieving this priority positively impacts increased sales tax revenues, increased numbers of visitors and strengthened real estate values. Carefree now has two “signature” events, the Enchanted Pumpkin Garden and the Carefree Christmas Festival, both of which generated over 20,000 visitors to come to Carefree. Every TV station in the Valley featured our pumpkin event, which also attracted ESPN and

MAYOR PETERSON WRITES... a major network in Japan. Our event vision includes unique one-of-a-kind offerings, interactivity and a focus on the arts. It seems to be working.

In 2016, our job is off to a great start, but it is far from completed. We will continue building upon the momentum we have created. Projects in development at the current time are the bike lanes, which will enhance safety on our roads and create additional parking, the Gateways into the Town Center should greatly increase visibility into the Town Center. We are actively seeking a boutique hotel and additional exciting merchants and restaurants to locate in the Town Center.

No recap of the highlights of Carefree would be appropriate without an acknowledgement of the wonderful contributions of all of the non-profit organizations who operate tirelessly to bring special services to many of our residents. Our most heartfelt thank you to all of them.

We are looking towards 2016 with great anticipation and expectations, and working with the many friends and volunteers who help us make Carefree the wonderful town it is for all of us to live and visit.

More information on our economic development and events please go to www.visitcarefree.com.

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Strengthen the financial position of Carefree, and build the economic base to help fund the services desired by our residents.

Several new housing developments close to the Town Center such as the Easy Street Luxury Condo Project are in construction, and others have been approved. Several new and exciting restaurants were also added during the year, and others are in various

stages of planning. Several new housing developments close to the Town Center are in construction, and others have been approved. We are pleased to report that the Town’s Reserves increased approximately $900,000 last fiscal year, and sales tax revenues are up a cumulative +16 percent versus the year ago period

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Carefree Sunday Concert Series Begins The Carefree Sunday Concert Series kicks off February 7 with music from Mogollon. The band began in the small Northeastern Arizona town of Overgaard. Playing music was a good way for a few high school buddies to impress the girls and to combat the boredom of a small town. After a few performances around the area, people agreed this “hobby” of theirs had potential to become more. Today, Mogollon has earned the reputation as one of the premier country

rock entertainment groups in the West and continues to keep their high standard.

Next up is Affinity, February 21. With six singers and a hot four-piece horn section, Affinity covers a broad range of music – from Sinatra to Santana, Elvis to ABBA, Bowie to Britney.

Sunday concerts run from 1-3pm in the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion of Carefree Desert Gardens. Learn more at www.visitcarefree.com.

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Explore Fine Art & Delicious Confections

Handcrafted truffle creations from Xocalatl Jason Wasser Confections

Carefree Festival of Fine Chocolate and Fine Art

Fine Mandarin, Hunan, Szechuan, Chinese Cuisine and some Thai Dishes

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hose looking for a delicious escape this Valentine’s Day weekend need look no further than Magic Bird Festivals’ Fifth Annual Carefree Festival of Fine Chocolate and Fine Art. The four-day show runs February 11-14, at 101 Easy Street in the Carefree Desert Gardens.

A decadent delight for the whole family, the Carefree Fine Chocolate and Fine Art Festival features more than 100 exhibitors and vendors. Showcasing scrumptious confections, handcrafted designs, as well as live music and entertainment, the four-day event is a palate pleasing celebration and visual treat.

Intimately woven throughout the Carefree Desert Gardens, attendees can browse a diverse selection of artwork from local and regional artisans as well as indulge in a variety of sweet and savory samples.

One of Magic Bird Festival’s longest running shows, the Carefree Fine Chocolate and Fine Art Festival is renowned for hosting quality vendors and distinguished artists. This year’s event features caramel apples dipped in chocolate self-taught photographer Cheyenne Artisan and coated in an array of toppings Rouse who was named a “Rising Star” on the Southwestern Art Scene by Phoenix Home and Garden.

A proven master of technique, Rouse has been shooting professionally for more than two decades and her sports photography has received international acclaim. Despite her success as an adventure photographer, Rouse knew she was destined to explore other creative methods.

Intermingled with the fine arts exhibits are numerous vendors with freshbaked pastries, artisan breads and handcrafted confections made from the freshest and finest ingredients.

Featured chocolatiers include The San Francisco Chocolate Factory, known for its fresh-dipped fruits, sauces and candies.

Other vendors include It’s a Devine Bakery specializing in European style fresh-baked pastries and artisan breads, as well as Xocalatl’s handmade chocolate confections crafted by Jason Wasser.

The entirely free event runs Thursday through Sunday, from 10am-5pm.

The festival is presented by Magic Bird Festivals. For more information call 480.488.2014 or visit www.magicbirdfestivals.com.

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Mayors Find Practical Solutions To Municipality Challenges

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Photo L-R: John Giles, Mayor of Mesa, Ernie Bunch, Councilmember of Cave Creek, Jay Tibshraeny, Mayor of Chandler, Linda Kavanagh, Mayor of Fountain Hills, John Insalaco, Mayor of Apache Junction, Delbert Ray, President Maricopa Pima Indian Community, Les Peterson, Mayor of Carefree, Jim Lane, Mayor of Scottsdale, John Lewis, Mayor of Gilbert, Gail Barney, Mayor of Queen Creek and Michael Collins, Mayor of Paradise Valley. Missing from the photo is Mark Mitchell, Mayor of Tempe.

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The recent East Valley Mayors Meeting, held January 7, was attended by mayors from all over the Valley to discuss recent challenges, identify successful approaches and address similar issues for their respective communities.

The monthly meeting for January was co-hosted at the Carefree Resort and Conference Center by Mayor Les Peterson from the Town of Carefree and Council Member, Ernie Bunch from the Town of Cave Creek.

“It’s an outstanding opportunity for mayors to describe a situation that their municipality is encountering and have the group share and address their own challenges and describe the solutions and results they have achieved,” according to Mayor Peterson.

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“One such topic recently discussed that is a common problem in most municipalities is determining effective methods of identifying and collecting sales taxes related to short term residential rentals,� shares Mayor Peterson. This particular topic was assigned to a group to investigate further and to report back with their recommendation.

Other past meeting topics have included methods to address the state cap on annual operating budget increases for cities and towns to fund under or un-funded pension liabilities for first responders, in addition to working with the State Legislature to address potential changes in the collection and payment of construction sales taxes on new residential construction.

More than 10 years ago, the Mayor of Mesa at the time, Keno Hawker, decided to put together an informal group consisting of Mayor’s from all over the Valley with a purpose to build relationships between the cities and towns. The monthly meeting of the minds has proven to be productive and worthwhile and provides solutions that are not currently evident with organizations such as the State Legislature and County Supervisors. More information on the meeting can be found through the City of Mesa City Hall.

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Explore Flavors Of Asia With Family Flair Sesame Inn is a family-owned establishment in Carefree for more than 20 years. The restaurant is a casual dining Chinese restaurant providing cuisines from throughout Southeast Asia and exploring its heritage from Burma and Laos. Sesame Inn serves up an array of savory dishes blending traditional Chinese and contemporary comfort in a warm and comfortable surroundings.

The ingredients are prepared daily by the restaurant’s chefs, and from whole ingredients.

Mushu Pancakes, egg rolls and crab puffs are made from scratch and the sauces are family recipes passed down from a couple generations. Meats are carved and sliced in the kitchen, to ensure freshest taste in every meal. Soups are prepped every morning, and are made to order.

A perfect starting meal, would be the handmade Egg Rolls and Crab Puffs. Continue with the most popular dishes of Sesame Chicken, House Fried Rice and Spicy Thai Basil Chicken. Wash this all down with homemade Thai Ice Tea. Once finished with the meal, guests can reward themselves with homemade Coconut Ice Cream. With more than 35 dishes to choose from, there is something for everyone with varying palates.

Sesame Inn is located at 34482 North Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale. For more information or to make a reservation, call 480.595.8888.

Yoga Instructor Kathryn pictured at the Carefree Sundial.

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32819 N 55TH PLACE, CAVE CREEK

SHORT SALE. Beautiful, well maintained single level home on nice half acre lot in gated Casas del Cielo. 4 bedroom, 3 bath. Master with separate tub and shower, dual sinks, private door opening to the patio/pool area.

Bedrooms 2 and 3 share a bath. Bedroom 4, with its own bath, is perfect for guests or for use as an office.

Pool, spa and great views of Black Mountain in the backyard. The front courtyard area offers a putting green.

Close proximity to some of the best schools in the state.

Incredible opportunity! MLS#5294474 $400,000

CHALET STYLE – CAVE CREEK HOME 2.5 Acres include main house and large 2BD guest house. Located off Highland Road in Cave Creek. Ideal for extended family living. Beautiful mountain views. Well, electric gate, ample storage room for toys, etc. Room for pool and horses. MLS#5194984 REDUCED $410,000

TOWN OF CAVE CREEK Untouched 2.5 Acre Parcel at 52nd Street and El Sendero Drive. Horses O.K. No HOA. Paved access, utilities to neighboring property.

MLS#5177055 REDUCED $193,000

CAREFREE LOT ON LONG RIFLE ROAD CAMP CREEK CABIN Charming cabin beside flowing Camp Creek with Fall change of colors and Summer green shade. Living room, gallery kitchen, dining area, ¾ bath and loft bedroom.

Occupancy 180 days by Forest Service Permit.

MLS #5213597 $87,500

PATENTED MINING CLAIMS/ TONTO NATIONAL FOREST Extraordinary building sites with views in all directions.

Plenty of room for homes, horses, and workshops. Off the grid.

NE of Carefree, near Seven Springs at 4,200’ elevation; Red Rover Copper #5, 20 acres MLS# 5258526 $200,000 West 1/2 Red Rover Copper #3, 10 acres.

MLS# 5266340 $150,000

1.36 ACRE LOT – CAREFREE ROLLING HILLS A rare opportunity to own and build on this exceptional lot which includes a tennis court, and can be an excellent site, or not. Ample room to build your dream home, affording exquisite views to surrounding mountains and peaceful surroundings. Easy build in deed restricted community. MLS#5247328 REDUCED $269,000

5 ACRE VIEW LOT – CAVE CREEK AREA One of the best estate sized view lots in the Cave Creek area. Spectacular views in all directions-city lights, mountain vistas. The Spur Cross preservation area is just over the hill. Building site is ready with paved roads all the way to the property and paved driveway to the building pad, power to property line and 19 gal./ min. private well. This is a hilltop lot with the building pad and retaining wall grandfathered in prior to hillside development restrictions. If you are seeking privacy, abundant wildlife, and beautiful sunsets in an incredible natural desert setting, look no more.

MLS# 5350079 $485,000

CAREFREE ROLLING HILLS PROPERTY 9214 E Sunrise Circle, Lot #29. A generous 1.27 acres of exquisite views to surrounding mountains. On a private cul-de-sac, easy to build property. All utilities available.

An excellent investment in Carefree.

MLS#5154302 REDUCED $169,000

RIO VERDE AREA Buildable 2.5 acre parcel, with nice homes to the south and east. May be split, with horse privileges, and no HOA. Panoramic views of Tonto National Forest.

MLS#5361110 $87,500

36855 Long Rifle Road, Lot #421, easy build property.

A builder’s dream lot for your luxury home. Walking distance of Towne Center. All utilities close by. Must see to appreciate. MLS#5147803 SALE PENDING $169,000

EXCLUSIVE TONTO HILLS LOTS NEW LISTING: Lot 81, Tonto Hills. High up on Blue Wash Road this 1.54 acre lot has water, electricity and phone at the street. Easy access to building site and spectacular views. MLS#5361109 $150,000 Lot 149, Deer Trail Road. Fabulous, high, 1.81 acre view lot with water, electric, and phone. Striking homes on all sides, boulder strewn arroyo adds instant landscape character. MLS#5317571 $159,000 NEW LISTING: Lot 152, Centrally located lot in subdivision of fine homes. Water, electricity and phone in the cul-de-sac. Views to Four Peaks.

MLS#5371363 $135,000 NEW LISTING: Lot 85, Spacious 1.9 acre lot with priceless views of the Tonto National Forest. Up to 4 horses allowed. One of four lots on Yucca Lane.

MLS#537163 $135,000

CAREFREE COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE

20 EASY STREET: Excellent retail exposure. 567 sq.ft.

Move in ready. Individual heating and cooling. Private bath. Modified gross lease available.

CAREFREE COPPER DOMED BUILDING: 7401 Easy Street. Newly decorated. Turnkey ready. Private baths.

Individual heating and cooling. Luxury offices. Excellent location. 2 available suites, 552 and 810 sq.ft. Modified gross leases available.

CAREFREE PLAZA: 7275 Easy Street, Suite A-104, 1240 sq.ft. Newly decorated. Private bath. Individual heating and cooling. Excellent exposure. Modified gross lease available.

COMING SOON: Corner of Elbow Bend & Nonchalant.

7405 Nonchalant, 2500 sq.ft. New building. 7 Luxury Office Suites, 234-410 sq.ft. Can be combined. Turnkey ready.

Tile and carpeting throughout. Private baths. Individual heating and cooling. Modified gross lease available.

CAREFREE GALLERIA: 3755 Hum Road. 2 suites available. Ground floor, 710 and 1128 sq.ft. Excellent exposure for retail. Private baths. Individual heating and cooling. Modified gross lease avail. 2d Floor Offices, elevator access, are also avail. Private baths. Individual heating and cooling. Excellent views.

CAREFREE CORNERS: 7509 Cave Creek Road. Corner of Elbow Bend & Cave Creek Road. 3 suites avail. 2875, 3165, and 3165 sq.ft. Multi-use building with roll up rear doors for assemblage, work area, 13 ft to graduating 18 ft ceiling. Front for showplace displays and office.

Modified gross lease avail. Excellent exposure.

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Beginning February 22, the Town of Carefree and the Desert Foothills Family YMCA will offer a free community yoga class called “Yoga in the Gardens,” and located in the Carefree Desert Gardens, underneath the Carefree Sundial on Mondays from 11am-12pm.

The partnership recently blossomed when the YMCA’s Executive Director, Katie Smetana, approached the Town about doing a “pumpkin carving night fundraiser” in conjunction with the Town’s first Enchanted Pumpkin Garden exhibition.

“We appreciate the mission and vision of the YMCA and feel they add valuable health and educational programs to our residents and surrounding neighbors,” says Marketing Director, Gina Kaegi. “We will continue to explore offerings of health and wellness programs for our residents, aligning with the culture and vision of building a sense of community and vitality within the town.”

This free, all levels, class will explore yoga movement with the added beauty backdrop of Black Mountain and the sounds of the newly renovated reflecting pool underneath the Carefree Sundial. Just show-up, bring a friend and a yoga mat for a one-of-a-kind yoga experience.

Go to www.visitcarefree.com for more information on Town events and programs. Visit www.valleyymca.org/desert-foothills to learn more about Desert Foothills Family YMCA.

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The office is staffed with qualified professionals at all times.

Associate Brokers Mike Ragains • Tara Laman Broker/Realtor Harry S. Vardakis

(480) 488-3099 30 Easy Street • PO Box 921 • Carefree, AZ 85377 • (480) 488-5483 fax

Visit our website at www.palmdesertrealty.com

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The First Time Ever I Saw Her Face ALLEN NOHRE

The song made famous by Roberta Flack will forever remind me of the moment that my wife Kathie walked into my office and into my heart. I hear, like a sound track in my head, the music and the words:

“The first time ever I saw your face I thought the sun rose in your eyes And the moon and the stars were the gifts you gave To the dark and the endless skies, my love.”

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Twenty-six years ago, I was managing a struggling hospital in Scottsdale and I needed a nurse with strong clinical and organizational skills, so the personnel department arranged for a highly qualified person for me to interview. Kathie, a slender blond with sparkling blue eyes confidently walked into my office and sat across from my desk.

Her energy was as bold and attractive as her multi-colored dress with splashes of purple.

She described her experience as an intensive care nurse, trauma department manager and outlined how she would go about doing the job. I was impressed with her credentials and with her. She was perfect for the job and for more than I realized at the time. What did I do? Of course, I hired her.

For a year our relationship was intensely and solely focused on work.

Slowly, I began to admit to myself I was also personally attracted to Kathie as I made excuses to stop by her office. Finally, I asked her to join me for breakfast on a Sunday morning, sort of a date. Then there were real dates, a move to Chicago and a wedding.

My memory of the first time I saw Kathie’s face reminds me that our connection began in an instant, and, over the years, I still see the sun rising in her eyes.

Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone!

Allen Nohre lives in Carefree with his wife, Kathie. He is a writer at Terros and can be reached at anohre@cox.net.

From Broadway to B.B. King ProMusica Arizona Chorale & Orchestra will put some zing in the day with From Broadway to B.B. King, a concert celebrating two of the most iconic of American music forms – Broadway musicals and jazz. Former voice of the world-renowned Count Basie Orchestra, jazz great Dennis Rowland, will be a special guest artist at this concert and will join the nearly 100 singers and instrumentalists on stage. Selections will include swing and Delta blues music in the style of legendary jazz musician B.B. King and others, as well as favorites from West Side Story through mega-hits Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables and Wicked.

An electrifying live performer, Rowland’s musical tours in recent years have taken him throughout Europe and the U.S. He has performed at major jazz festivals, with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and at metropolitan Phoenix-area jazz clubs and performing arts venues.

Dates and locations include an outdoor concert Saturday, March 5, at 3pm at Sanderson Lincoln Outdoor Pavilion (101 Easy Street, Carefree) and Sunday, March 6, at 3pm at the American Lutheran Church of Sun City (17200 North Del Webb Boulevard, Sun City.)

Purchase tickets online at www.pmaz.org or by calling 623.326.5172.

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Desert Foothills Lutheran Church and Pre-School (DFLC) will be holding its Ninth Annual Book Sale Friday, February 12, from 9am-2pm; Saturday, February 13, from 9am-2pm and Sunday, February 14, from 10am-12pm at 29305 North Scottsdale Road in the fellowship hall. Plan on stopping by the sale to pick up a reading supply for the long summer ahead. There will be tens of thousands of books to choose from, including paper backs, hard backs, cook books, children’s books, audio books, videos and DVDs. On Sunday there will be a “fill a bag” for $10 clearance sale.

Everything buyers can fit in a paper grocery bag is only $10.

Proceeds from the sale will benefit the church’s outreach programs, which enables DFLC to better serve the needs of the community as well as providing much needed financial assistance to establish local groups through grants, which help them fulfill their missions. In addition, a majority of the books that remain after the sale are made available to local community service groups for distribution to shelters, homes and care facilities across the Valley. In the past nine years, some of the organizations that have been provided donations and/or financial support include Foothills Caring Corp, Foothills Food Bank, Desert Foothills Library, Central Arizona Shelter Services, Devereux Arizona, Habitat for Humanity and Vista Colina Emergency Family Shelter.

Desert Foothills Lutheran Church is located at 29305 North Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale. For additional information, contact Dwayne Richard at 480.710.2403 or visit www.desertfoothillslutheranchurch.org.

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Wild West Hair Salon celebrated four years of service by opening a new location in Carefree.

Conveniently situated at 37417 North Tom Darlington Drive, the salon is located near Spa Splendore, a nail and skincare studio.

Wild West Hair Salon offers clients the latest in salon services and specializes in precision hair cutting and advanced hair coloring.

Top-end hair products used

by Wild West Hair Salon include Wella Koleston Hair Color and Matrix Perms. The salon also offers many western boutique items.

The salon is owned and operated by Debbie Kendall, owner and stylist.

Kendall has owned and operated several salons in Florida and Arizona. She selected Carefree as home to her business because of its quaint community and beautiful location.

“My new salon location is bright and spacious and feels welcoming to every guest who enters,” says Kendall, who lives in Carefree with her husband Mark.

“I love providing excellent service, making people beautiful, and empowering people to feel good about themselves. The salon is a haven from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. I hope that all clients feel like they got to relax and take care of themselves.”

For more information contact Debbie Kendall at 480.488.3531.

Thermography To Be Offered At Clinic On February 15, Pam Mathews will be doing thermography at Easy Street Clinic. Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging (or Thermography) creates images that illustrate heat patterns in the body. The thermal images are analyzed for abnormalities, which may be signs of disease in the body. Learn more about Mathews and thermography at her website, www.spectrumthermography.com.

In addition, Mathews will offer a free, half-hour presentation on this preventative imaging tool at the clinic Thursday, February 4 at 5:30pm.

To set an appointment with Mathews or to RSVP for the presentation, call the clinic at 480.595.0001 or send an email to easystreetclinic@gmail.com.

Easy Street Clinic is located at 7202 East Carefree Drive. For additional information, visit www.easystreetclinic.com.

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After months of remodeling construction, Black Mountain Coffee Shop (BMCS) reopened its doors on December 18, thanks to the efforts of Martin and Tami Holmes and family, knowing it was important for the town and its patrons to save the restaurant from extinction.

“We have had nothing but compliments from the long time restaurant goers; the newly remodeled diner has been a hit with the locals, clean fresh and similar menu and food pricing still alive at BMCS,” said Martin Holmes at the opening. “My family and I want BMCS to be here for another 30 plus years, making it the oldest restaurant in Carefree. We want to thank Shelly for all the kind help and professional guidance she has offered to us on the beginning of our journey forward, making the transition smooth and continuing some of the same entrée recipes.”

Tami Holmes will be running the diner’s day-to-day operations and hopes everyone has an opportunity to stop in for a cup of hot coffee in the new dining room and remodeled outdoor patio. And, yes, the restaurant will still offer “dining with dogs” on the west patio. BMCS also now accepts credit cards.

Takeout orders can be called in at 480.488.9261.

Black Mountain Coffee Shop is located at 7211 East Ho Road, Suite 22 and 23 Carefree. For more information, visit www.blackmountaincoffeeshop.com.

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MAYOR FRANCIA WRITES...

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By Mayor Vincent Francia

To be a public servant is considered by some to be a calling, a vocation that has the ring of commitment for the long haul.

Most of those elected to office start off with the pledge of being faithful to the wishes of their constituents. These electees wish to serve, to represent the people of their district. Or in the case of Cave Creek, those elected represent all the community’s citizens.

It soon becomes apparent to the newly elected MAYOR Town of Cave Creek that the pledge to serve the community’s citizens is a bit more daunting than campaign promises. The 480.488.1400 www.cavecreek.org reason for this is, not all citizens agree on a consensus goal. A common vision is more an ideal state than a practical reality.

Now the real work of the elected and the represented begins.

Bringing people together is not an overnight sensation. It’s a step-by-step process that sometimes goes two steps back for every step forward. What’s important is that the elected honor the process, that they do not rush the end game because they’re in a hurry to bathe in accolades.

The single most important attribute the elected have in representing a community of citizens is to listen to each and every citizen. Whether you agree with an opinion or not, is not nearly as important as creating the space for a voice to be heard. I say this from experience, having been Cave Creek’s Mayor for the past 16 years.

After all, just because you’ve been elected to serve citizens doesn’t mean you have all the best answers to a community’s challenges. It simply means you have an opinion, too, just like your fellow citizens. In listening to what those citizens have to say, better solutions are arrived at.

It all begins with honoring the process, the continuing relationship between elected to serve and with those represented. It continues with listening to what each of those citizens has to say.

Chamber Ribbon Cutting The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce holds a number of events throughout the month, including ribbon cutting events at area businesses.

Recent ribbon cuttings include: LSkincare, held in November, 6602 East Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek (www.l-skincare.com)

Silver Spur Saloon & Restaurant, held December 17, 6245 East Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek (http://frontiertownaz.com/silver_spur)

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Healthy Body Harmony Ribbon Cutting and Healing Arts Health Fair in November, 6147 East Cave Creek Road, Suite 3, Cave Creek (www.healthybodyharmony.com)

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Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio, held January 14, 32531 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 103, Scottsdale (www.facebook.com/MerleNormanCarefreeAz)

Learn more about the Chamber at www.carefreecavecreek.org.

for two adults, with the purchase of a Cash & Caring raffle ticket for $100 (participants need not be present to win). All proceeds benefit the volunteer-based nonprofit.

Affinity returns as the featured musical entertainment. The 10-piece band features guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, two lead singers, as well as five vocalists that have a repertoire for performing an exalting collection of dance music from multiple decades.

Tickets are on sale now and will be sold at the event. To purchase admission or raffle tickets or for more information, call 480.488.1105 or visit www.foothillscaringcorps.com.

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The Foothills Caring Corps will host its 12th Annual Taste of the Foothills Celebration and Cash & Caring Raffle under the stars from 5-9pm Thursday, March 31. The event will be held at el Pedregal, 34505 North Scottsdale Road, in Scottsdale.

The Taste of the Foothills and Cash & Caring Raffle is the Foothills Caring Corps’ finale fundraiser in its 2015-16 Annual Campaign. Currently, the non-profit has raised more than $300,000, nearly halfway to its goal of $650,000.

Admission to the event is $50 per person without a raffle ticket, or attendees can receive free admission

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Dedicated Team & Customers Keep Horny Toad Thriving Jeff Price says that his grandfather had the first liquor license in Indiana after prohibition, and after years in the restaurant business, his parents moved to Cave Creek to open The Horny Toad. Price worked for his dad for about five years before

Price senior retired.

“The Horny Toad is the oldest, originally-owned restaurant in Cave Creek,” says Price. “Years ago, people rode their horses to our establishment and tied them right outside. From the beginning, and ongoing today,

I have been blessed with a dedicated management team and the most committed wait staff around,” he says. “Their ideas are important to our success and I value their input. Everyone who works here is like family.”

Over the years, the restaurant has made many changes. The original tiny

rentals and unique retail.

The Horny Toad, which is located on roughly five acres in the center of historic Cave Creek, offers signature dishes including made-from-scratch fried chicken, barbecue chicken and homemade secret barbecue sauce, pork and beef ribs and mesquite-grilled

kitchen was expanded dramatically to feature a barbecue cooking station, a large food prep area, more refrigeration, coolers and storage. The restaurant’s newest seating area features a wall made from rocks from New River. Roughly 15 years ago, a large, dog-friendly patio was added to the west side of the restaurant with more additions planned in the coming months.

The Horny Toad Shops, behind the restaurant, originally incorporated only 620 square feet. The first shop, constructed in 1931, was a tack room and feed storage room. At the end of 1976, a pottery store and an Indian rug retailer came to life followed by bike

porterhouse, top sirloin and rib eye steaks, prime rib and award-winning strawberry shortcake.

Why do people still flock to this 40-year-old restaurant/bar?

“Consistency in food quality, customer service, hard work, a little luck and a great vision to make each customer’s experience a memorable one,” says Tom Price. “The management team is committed to this brand and all it has come to mean to the customers who grace this special place.”

The Horny Toad is located at 6738 East Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. For more information, call 480.488.9542 or visit www.thehornytoad.com.

The Chip’s Backyard Is Open For Business Buffalo Chip Saloon & Steakhouse is now open every day in the backyard area from 10am-12am.

Enjoy a BBQ menu, beverages and multiple TVs, in addition to live music, dancing, kids’ riding and bull riding. Bull riding takes place Friday and Wednesday at 8pm, 9:30pm and 10:45pm.

Buffalo Chip Saloon & Steakhouse is located at 6811 East Cave Creek Road.

For information, call 480.488.9118 or visit www.buffalochipsaloon.com.

Palm Springs transplant Kenn Cross opened Cave Creek Contemporary furniture store to service the ever growing and evolving Cave Creek community. With more than 1,000 pieces of furniture, accessories, lighting and outdoor products, shoppers are sure to find something to compliment his or her own desert dwelling.

No matter what style the home, Cave Creek Contemporary has something to ease it into the 21st century. This conveniently located shop (right next to the Dairy Queen in the heart of the village) also carries an extensive selection of unique and tasteful gift items. The best part of it all, everything is available immediately.

Cross has been doing interior design and landscape design for more than 30 years and has a strong background in home construction and remodeling.

He may be best known for his “whole house surprise reveals� and has even starred in a national celebrity home improvement show as well as many regional television segments. Whether getting ready for guests, preparing to sell a house or needing to have an entire home decorated, Cross can help. Consider starting off with an onsite consultation or a private in-store shopping experience.

Visit Cave Creek Contemporary at 6554 East Cave Creek Road, Suite #11.

Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday from 10am-3pm. For more information, call 619.884.3252.

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Brugos Pizza Serves Up Family Flavor Troy and Christina (Cefalu) McDonald may not know anything about mass producing hamburgers, but they do know how to make pizza – namely unique creations like The Braveheart, Chrissy’s Favorite, Chicken with Roasted Garlic, Finding Nemo Scampi Pizza and The Pizza Bella. And that’s only a few of the 23 gourmet pizzas to choose from at their just built, pizza Chrissy’s Favorite. Family red sauce, homemade pesto, onions, mushrooms, pepperoni. location in Cave Creek.

Newly relocated from el Pedregal on Scottsdale Road, Brugos Pizza can be found a few miles north, at Stagecoach Village. Its stylish interior makes eating pizza, pasta and nightly dinner specials (try Lobster Ravioli and Chicken Marsala) more of a night out than just eating at the local pizza joint. However, it is just a pizza place at heart, with homemade pizza crust, and a sauce so secret that even the cooks don’t know the carefully guarded spices that go in it, and so many different types of pizza from tried and true, (the thin crust Margarita) to the whimsical, (such as the Franktown, roasted garlic white sauce, sundried tomatoes chicken, bacon, fresh basil, Gorgonzola).

Christina, is a daughter of immigrant borne Salvatore Cefalu, and that’s where the sauces and dough recipe come from.

“My dad really did come over on boat from Sicily,” Chicken with Roasted she laughs. “My Aunt Ida Balestreri-Cefalu taught my Garlic and The Franktown.

American borne mother how to cook and she didn’t Half and Half. speak a lick of English, and Mom knew no Italian!”

Brugos offers an outdoor patio, full bar, craft beer and fine wine list.

Truly family owned, be sure to say ciao to Troy, Christina and daughter Sarah.

Brugos Pizza, located at 7100 East Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek, is open seven days per week, 4:30-9pm. For more information, visit www.brugospizza.net.

Arizona Wild West Festival, a new western/ music festival, will take place March 11-13 in Cave Creek. This one-of-a-kind event will feature a number of first time, signature, family-friendly activities including, but not limited to: • Kickin’ ‘n Pickin’: western, country western and southern rock bands battle for the top title as the best local western band around.

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Guns of Anarchy: top gunfighter performers from around the U.S. will compete during a two-day competition.

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Cowpokes ‘n Little Folks: a western play zone for young and teen children that will feature western fun at Kiwanis Marketplace.

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Rope & Chrome: the first western motorcycle contest to showcase the most imaginative western dressed motorcycles and their western dressed riders, among other activities; to be held at The Roadhouse.

DFT Presents The Children’s Hour Desert Foothills Theater (DFT), a division of the Foothills Community Foundation, presents The Children’s Hour running February 19-28 in the intimate Black Box Theater of Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, 33606 North 60th Street, in North Scottsdale. Written by Lillian Hellman, the 1934 stage play drew controversy for including the then taboo topic of homosexuality in its plot. The story begins with a troubled teen at an all-girls boarding school who decides she no longer wants to go to school. When her aunt does not indulge her request, she invents a rumor about the two head mistresses and bullies or blackmails some of the other girls to go along with the ruse. It is a web of deceit that ends in tragedy.

Hellman based her hit play on an 1810 Scottish court case in which a pupil accused her school mistresses of having an affair in the presence of their pupils. The headmistresses sued and

eventually won both in court, and on appeal, but given the damage done to their lives their victory seemed hollow.

DFT’s production of The Children’s Hour is directed by Janis Webb. Performances are at 7:30pm on Friday and Saturday nights and at 2pm on Sundays. A special 2pm matinee is also scheduled for Saturday, February 27.

Tickets range from $26 to $32.50 for adults and $16 to $21 for youth and students. Group sale discounts are available for groups of 10 or more.

Visit www.dftheater.org or call 480.488.1981.

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• Visions of the West: a western/Indian art show at Stagecoach Village.

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Elegance in History: contestants showcase their best in period correct wardrobe.

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The Single Action Shooter Society (SASS): an international organization created to preserve and promote the sport of cowboy action shooting.

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Battle with the Saddle: Western rodeo professionals compete for top bragging rights at Hogs ‘n Horses.

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Bullets & Beauties: Women are invited to show off their best western wear for the chance at a prize; at Hideaway Grill with judging by the Hideaway, Pink Cadillac and Sonoran Beauty.

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Show your Patriotism: American Legion Post 34 provides patriotic flags and activities along with a pancake breakfast.

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Period vendors and other western entertainment.

Arizona Wild West Festival is produced by Six Gun Entertainment, LLC, in conjunction with Cavecreeklive.com, Booth Communications, Inc. and other community sponsors.

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• Rock the District: teen bands play their best country western music for the crowds at Big Earl’s Greasy Eats.

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Benefactor Donation Supports Library’s Mission The Desert Foothills Library will honor the Gold Mine Thrift Shop for its generous donation of $10,000 over the last three years. The organization will be recognized with a placard on the library’s benefactor board in the $10,000 – $49,000 category. The inscription on the board reads, “With gratitude, we honor these benefactors whose generosity has helped to build and maintain the library for the benefit of the whole community.”

“Desert Foothills Library greatly appreciates the Gold Mine Thrift Shop’s generous donation,” says executive director David Court. “We are excited to put their contribution toward library services and our more than 1,000 programs annually. The Library is greatly dependent upon financial support from individuals and community-minded organizations to continue its mission of providing a first-class library and life-long learning programs,” adds Court.

The Gold Mine Thrift Shop is part of the Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church and its outreach programs. Lena McCoy, Gold Mine Thrift Shop store manager, and Linda Putney, Good Shepherd of the Hills outreach committee liaison, helped facilitate the contribution to the library. Other outreach programs include Foothills Food Bank,

Pictured: David Court, Desert Foothills Library executive director, receiving a check from Lena McCoy, Gold Mine Thrift Shop store manager.

Foothills Caring Corps, Foothills Community Foundation (Holland Center) and 17 other non-profits that provide essential services to deserving individuals and families.

The Desert Foothills Library appreciates the loyalty of its donors and volunteers. The Library is open to everyone, seven days a week and supports the entire Foothills community with culturally enriching programs, educational events, and quality services. Donations to the library may be submitted at www.deser tfoothillslibrar y.org/ support.html.

Visit the Library at 38443 North School House Road in Cave Creek, or for information call 480.488.2286.

Food Bank Reveals Donor Participation & Community Support The Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center reports that more than 150 individuals and organizations donated monies and resources to brighten the holiday season for children, families and seniors through its Adopt-a-Family program, according to the food bank’s executive director Pam DiPietro.

DiPietro says the food bank adopted 377 families representing a total of 1,289 people during the holidays.

In addition, the food bank provided meals and fixin’ bags to supplement numerous families’ dinner needs during Thanksgiving and Christmas.

In November, 588 families representing a total of 1,611 people received holiday meals. In December, 585 families, totaling 1,548 people, received meals.

“Community members in the extended area the food bank serves were thankful for the kind support of neighbors, friends and visitors, alike,” says DiPietro. “We are humbly blessed and thank the community for its kind generosity.”

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

2016 Fiesta Days

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Riders from the Cowgirls Historical Foundation. Photo by Ric Andersen

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The Cave Creek Fiesta Days Rodeo (CCFDR), returns this year bigger and better than ever – with two weekends of fun and events.

The Kick Off Celebration takes place Saturday, March 19, at 9am with the CCFDR Historic Parade. After the parade, get ready for the annual Kid’s Mutton Bustin’ at Buffalo Chip Arena, followed by the Kickoff Dance and Celebration, at Cave Creek Roadhouse.

The weekend of April 1-3, Fiesta Days kicks into high gear with rodeo action daily at Cave Daryle Singletary Creek Memorial Arena (24th Street and Carefree Highway). Rodeo tickets are available through TicketForce.com. New this year, Daryle Singletary will perform live in the arena Saturday, April 2, after the Rodeo performance.

Look for complete coverage of all of the 2016 Cave Creek Fiesta Days Rodeo events in the March issue of CITYSunTimes, or go online to www.cavecreekprorodeo.com.

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COMMUNITY VOICES Male Call: Checkin’ Up On You

By James Roberts

• “no players” • “must be honest” • “no married men” and especially • “no using my publicly available information for research projects” As we sometimes advise, these are about as useful as posting “No ants!” at a picnic.

Despite this, the survey found 23 percent of women are willing to date someone who is already married (vs. 32 percent of men).

The good news: People are (mostly) unwilling to date serious criminals.

Need a guy’s perspective? Jot a note to Male Call at jrobertpenn@aol.com or check out the Male Call archives at www.words-in-action.com.

Fundraiser To Provide Services To Homeless Population The UMOM Women’s Auxiliary 2016 Birdsong Luncheon will be held Sunday, February 28, at The Scottsdale Plaza Resort, 7200 North Scottsdale Road, Paradise Valley. The event begins at 1pm and includes a social hour, a grand prize raffle, a gift basket drawing, lunch and a short program. Proceeds provide critically needed funds for programs at UMOM New Day Centers, the largest homeless shelter for families in the state of Arizona. The centers provide safe shelter and supportive services for more than 170 families nightly.

Individual tickets are $50. Sponsorship tables are also available. For details and to register, go to www.umom.org/event/birdsong2016.

Phoenix Volunteer Raising Future Assistance Dog Phoenix resident Sue Schmitz recently brought home an adorable Labrador/ Golden Retriever cross puppy named Yuri IV. Although she has quickly fallen in love with the smart and playful bundle of fur, Schmitz’s intention is to give him away. If all goes well, Yuri will become an assistance dog for someone with a disability through Canine Companions for Independence. Canine Companions enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly-trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships.

As a volunteer puppy raiser, Schmitz provides lots of age-appropriate socialization opportunities, basic training and a loving home for the puppy for about 14 to 16 months. By the time Yuri graduates as an assistance dog, he will be trained in about 40 commands designed to make everyday life easier for someone with a physical or developmental disability.

Canine Companions invests about $50,000 in each assistance dog. Thanks to generous supporters like Schmitz, the organization is able to provide the dogs, their training and ongoing follow-up services completely free of charge to clients.

On April 2, Canine Companions supporters will gather for DogFest Walk ‘n’ Roll Phoenix (www.cci.org/dogfestphoenix) to be held at Scottsdale Civic Center Park.

The event will feature a walk followed by a dog-friendly, family-friendly festival to raise funds for Canine Companions. Registration is free, but fundraising is encouraged.

FOOTHILLS ANIMAL RESCUE PET OF THE MONTH The energetic little Loki has been sponsored this month, which means there is no fee to whomever adopts him. He is looking for someone to take him on long walks, be patient with him and show him the ropes. He is a bit of a loner, but once he gets to know others he becomes affectionate and loving. He is eager to please and loves going on hikes with Foothills Animal Rescue volunteers. His unique beautiful markings makes him a very handsome little guy.

Foothills Animal Rescue is located at 23030 North Pima Road in Scottsdale. For information, call 480.488.9890 or visit www.foothillsanimal.org.

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Online dating is a now $2.1 billion industry with more than 1,500 websites ranging from mainstream services like Match, eHarmony and OkCupid to more specialized sites like JDate, GayRomeo, ChristianMingle, Cougar Life and, of course, FarmersOnly (motto: City folks just don’t get it™).

However, according to Consumer Affairs, as many as 54 percent of people who date online complained that they encountered false or misleading profile information.

What? We are shocked, shocked we say!

Of course, most online dating sites don’t conduct background checks or verify information. You may come across criminals, married people and scammers – not to mention men who lie about their height.

To solve this problem, many online daters have turned to background check services.

In their survey, the report surprisingly found that men are more likely to run a background check than women (14 vs. 11 percent) or hire a private investigator (7 vs. 1 percent) but scarily, men were also more likely to follow their prospect home or (blech!) and dig through her garbage (4.5 vs.

1 percent).

On the other hand, the report, as well as the Male Call Advisory Board’s™ own research indicates that women have more deal breakers than men. These would include being married, a wild past, a DUI and drug possession.

Our personal observation is that women tend to vet their prospective beaux mostly by putting up completely pointless warnings such as: • “no cheaters”

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A Celebration Of Craft Beer, Cheese & Whisky Save the date for a brand new event, Barrel & Board set for Thursday, February 25, at The MonOrchid art gallery in Phoenix. Hosted by the Scottsdale League for the Arts, this fundraising event pairs three favorites– whisky, beer and cheese boards.

To set the mood, local acoustic guitarist, Tom Kumagai will perform live.

Food and drink highlights include barrel-aged whisky and craft beer from SanTan Brewing Company, Scottsdale Beer Company, Fate Brewing Company, Arizona Distilling Co, High West Distillery, Del Bac Whisky, Dry Fly Distillery and more. Angel’s Trumpet Ale House will pour a variety San Tan Brewery of local, rare and aged beers. Enjoy educational demos, sample craft beer paired with some of the Valley’s favorite cheesy delights and cast a vote for your favorite pairing.

Tickets include unlimited cheese samples and other tasty bites, 4-oz beer samples, 1-oz whisky samples and a souvenir tasting mug. The MonOrchid is located at 214 East Roosevelt Street in Phoenix. For information, visit www.scottsdalefest.org.

The The Seven Chef Singh Along is the fourth culinary event organized by the Arizona Seven, a collection of top chefs dedicated to raising awareness of the Valley’s world-class culinary scene and hopefully bringing the James Beard Award back to Arizona. This chef septet will feature Cullen Campbell (Crudo, Okra Cookhouse & Cocktails), Kelly Fletcher (El Chorro), Josh Hebert (Posh Improvisational Cuisine), Scott Holmes (Little Miss BBQ), Stephen Jones (the larder + the delta), Bernie Kantak (The Gladly, Citizen Public House) and Gio Osso (Virtù Honest Craft, Nico). During the wine-paired dinner, each chef will prepare a single course that highlights both their distinctive style, and the bold flavors of Arizona. Each course will be paired with a fine Arizona wine from Dos Cabezas WineWorks, Sand Reckoner Vineyards, Caduceus Cellars and Callaghan Vineyards.

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The 2016 Devoured Culinary Classic announced The Seven Singh Along, a one-night-only dining event coming to Singh Farms Wednesday, March 2.

Presented in partnership with Local First Arizona (www.localfirstaz.com) and Devour Phoenix (www.devourphoenix.com) as part of the Devoured week of events leading up to the seventh annual Devoured Culinary Classic (February 28 – March 6), this can’t miss culinary event reunites the Arizona Seven for a seven-course feast showcasing local ingredients, AZ Fine Swine’s Mangalitsa pork and wine pairings from top Arizona vineyards. Kicking off with a 5:30pm cocktail reception, followed by a 6:30pm dinner, tickets are $160 per person, and seating is extremely limited (150 max). Visit www.devouredphoenix.com/tickets/ to reserve a spot.

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a weekend of dining at Flourish, the sustainably sourced all-new restaurant located on the grounds of the boutique CopperWynd Resort in the mountains above Fountain Hills and North Scottsdale.

The Valentine’s Day celebration features a three-course dinner February 13 and February 14, showcasing chef Mike Winneker’s fresh, sustainably sourced ingredients and imaginative dishes, along with a bottle of red wine, white wine or champagne and live music for $240 per couple.

Alternatively, celebrate February 14 with a romantic Valentine’s Day Brunch. There will be a special Brunch menu, along with

an omelet station, and Flourish’s custom Mimosa Kits, featuring champagne, peach, strawberry and passion fruit purees and fresh berries.

Couples can choose to continue the night after dinner by having a romantic getaway staycation and reserve a room for Valentine’s Day at just $279 a night. The Copperwynd Resort has rooms that boast Europeaninspired luxury and comfort in a gorgeous desert mountain setting in the scenic Sonoran Desert.

Flourish restaurant at CopperWynd Resort is located at 13225 North Eagle Ridge Drive in Fountain Hills. For more information, call 480.333.1880 or visit www.flourishaz.com.

‘Tis the Season…

For Pet Allergies

By Dr. “Brett the Vet” Cordes ~ Arizona Animal Hospital

Farm-Fresh Fundraiser MAD Greens Partners With Phoenix Children’s Hospital

As MAD Greens gets ready to open its fifth Valley location this year in Mesa, the fast-casual restaurant has partnered with Phoenix Children’s Hospital to donate $1 from every seasonal Soleri Salad, sold from February 1 – March 1. Offered exclusively here in Arizona and honoring Paolo Soleri, one of Arizona’s most influential architects, the new seasonal Soleri Salad boasts baby greens, red grapes, figs, slow-roasted chicken, unsweetened chocolate, cotija cheese and MAD Spice avocado tossed with house-made Tabasco prickly pear vinaigrette. Even tastier, guests ordering the Soleri Salad will be directly Interior at Hilton Village MAD Greens location supporting the PCH Hope Fund (www.phoenixchildrensfoundation.org), which helps launch critical new programs, purchase essential equipment, conduct cutting-edge research, provide charitable care and much more.

Visit MAD Greens at two locations in Scottsdale, as well as in Phoenix and Tempe. Learn more at www.madgreens.com.

The Soleri Salad

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

Summit Healthcare Earns Pediatric Emergency Care Certification Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center has been certified as a Pediatric Prepared Emergency Care hospital by the Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (www.azaap.org).

This voluntary certification means that Summit Healthcare is ready to provide emergency care resources and capabilities for pediatric patients every day. If necessary, Summit Healthcare can stabilize a child for transfer to a facility that offers more specialized pediatric care.

“This certification lets our communities know Summit Healthcare offers the best emergency care for our pediatrics. Our staff have received additional training and we have the required equipment to meet the healthcare needs of our pediatric patients,” says Thia Ebert-Loomis, Summit’s Chief Nursing Officer.

To receive this voluntary certification, an emergency room must pass a broad and in-depth review of pediatric care readiness that includes its equipment, clinical and

administrative staffing, policies and procedures and analytics, said Dr. Delphis Richardson, board president of Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

“The Arizona Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics believes in access to optimal emergency care for all children,’’ Richardson said.

Arizona is among five states to implement a pediatric emergency care system. Certification is a quality improvement process that includes matching hospital capabilities and capacity to established guidelines through a self-assessment process and a site visit by a team of peer professionals. Pediatric Prepared Emergency Care is a private-public partnership among hospitals, health care professionals, emergency personnel and state agencies throughout Arizona, committed to an effective regionalized pediatric emergency care system.

For more information, call 928.537.4375 or visit www.summithealthcare.net.

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We keep busy this time of year caring for dogs and cats with allergies. Our allergy season for pets usually begins in November, runs thru April and can to a less extent last year round. Almost all seasonal/environmental allergies manifest on the skin of dogs and cats.

This is different than people who largely have nasal and eye allergies to the seasonal pollens. Seasonal allergies if ignored can become complex, challenging to manage and often times get confused with other skin conditions or allergies and lead to other skin conditions and infections. The medical term for skin allergies in dogs is atopy.

Atopy is a genetically influenced condition, meaning some dogs are more predisposed to skin allergies. Treatment considerations for atopic dermatitis/skin allergies involve avoidance of allergens (Hard to do unless you move to Greenland!), and topical cleansing with the proper grooming shampoos at the proper intervals (overshampooing can cause more problems). Fish oils with the proper dose of EPA/DHA help improve skin integrity and may control mild atopy. Other nutritional holistic plant based foods are helpful too. More severe cases of skin allergy require medications and an accurate diagnosis prior to the use of medications.

Two new advancements are available for dogs in 2016 that we are excited about here at our hospital. Changing foods is not often helpful for the seasonal allergy dog, but may reduce the overall allergy burden if a true food allergy exists. Skin testing and allergy testing can help or hinder treatment and should not be the sole interpretation to direct management of skin allergies. Coconut oil has become popular but to date no clinical evidence supports its use or benefits and we have seen other GI issues with its overuse.

If your pet keeps you up at night scratching, or has a funny smell, skin allergy is probably to blame. Put the fire out before it gets out of control.

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AROUND TOWN

Feb. 10

Phoenix Suns vs.

Golden State Warriors

Feb. 14 – April 10

Talking Stick Resort Arena

Goodnight Moon

Feb. 10

Childsplay at Tempe Center for the Arts www.childsplayaz.org

The Hot Sardines

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

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Jason Vieaux

ASU Kerr Cultural Center

Feb. 10-28

Hotel Saguaro Great Arizona Puppet Theater www.azpuppets.org; 602.262.2050 Feb. 11

Feb. 16-21

The Bridges of Madison County ASU Gammage www.asugammage.com; 480.965.3434

Songs for our Heroes Concert Series Phoenix Boys Choir at Steele Indian School Park www.boyschoir.org

Feb. 6

Thru Feb. 13

The Producers Don Bluth Front Row Theatre www.donbluthfrontrowtheatre.com; 480.314.0841 Thru Feb. 24

Westgate Hot Rod Night

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Westgate Entertainment District www.westgateaz.com/hotrod; 623.385.7502

The Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra

Chandler Center for the Arts www.chandlercenter.org; 480.782.2680 Feb. 6

Monster Energy AMA Supercross World Championship University of Phoenix Stadium www.universityofphoenixstadium. com/events

Feb. 11

Borrowed Time: A Musical Journey ASU Kerr Cultural Center www.asukerr.com; 480.596.2660

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Calidore String Quartet

Musical Instrument Museum

Talking Stick Resort Arena

Photo by Rosalie O’Connor

Feb. 6 – March 27

28th Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival

www.royalfaires.com/arizona; 520.463.2600 Feb. 8

Phoenix Suns vs.

Oklahoma City Thunder

Feb. 5-6

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org; 480.499.8587

Feb. 18

The Tenors

Mesa Arts Center

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Arizona State Fairgrounds www.vnsabooksale.org; 602.265.6805 Feb. 14

Feb. 5-21

Dancing with the Stars Live!

Comerica Theatre www.livenation.com

Black Theatre Troupe Helen K. Mason Performing Arts Center www.blacktheatretroupe.org; 602.258.8128

Pinocchio

26th Annual Chinese Week’s Culture and Cuisine Festival

Scottsdale Arts District www.scottsdalegalleries.com; 480.990.3939

60th Annual VNSA Used Book Sale

Arizona Opera at Symphony Hall www.azopera.org; 602.266.7464

Valley Youth Theatre www.vyt.com; 602.253.8188

Feb. 18

26th Annual Western ArtWalk

Fences

Margaret T. Hance Park www.phoenixchineseweek.org

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Comerica Theatre www.livenation.com

Feb. 11-28

Feb. 12-14

Carmen

Feb. 5-21

The Sleeping Beauty

Feb. 9

International Guitar Night

Peppa Pig Live!

Ballet Arizona at Symphony Hall www.balletaz.org; 602.381.1096

Talking Stick Resort Arena

Musical Instrument Museum

Feb. 18

Feb. 11-14

Arizona Theater Company at Herberger Theater Center www.arizonatheatre.org; 602.256.6995

Looking Over the President’s Shoulder

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Phoenix Suns vs. Utah Jazz

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Rickie Lee Jones

Feb. 14

Stephane Wrembel

The Musical Instrument Museum Feb. 10

NatGeo Live: Spinosaurus – Lost Giant of the Cretaceous

Mesa Arts Center www.mesaartscenter.com; 480.644.6500

Feb. 14-28

20th Annual Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival www.gpjff.org; 602.753.9366

Feb. 19

Circue de la Symphonie Mesa Arts Center Feb. 19

BalletBoyz

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Feb. 26

Las Cafeteras Afro-Mexican ASU Kerr Cultural Center

Talking Stick Resort Arena Feb. 26 – March 11 Feb. 19 – March 20

Wittenberg

Back to the 80’s...the Totally Awesome Musical

Southwest Shakespeare Company at Mesa Arts Center www.swshakespeare.org

Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre www.desertstages.org; 480.483.1664

Feb. 26 – March 20

Fiddler on the Roof Arizona Broadway Theatre www.azbroadway.org; 623.776.8400 Feb. 27

Steppin’ Out Live with Ben Vereen & Trio Chandler Center for the Arts

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Feb. 20

Phoenix Suns vs.

Memphis Grizzlies

Musical Instrument Museum

Talking Stick Resort Arena

Aaron Goldberg Trio Feb. 20

12th Annual Subway D-backs FanFest Chase Field www.dbacks.com/fanfest

Talking Stick Resort Arena

Feb. 27

Serenades & Studies Symphony of the Southwest Mesa Arts Center Feb. 27

Repertoire 2016 Mesa Arts Center March 1

Feb. 21

The Triplets of Belleville Featuring Le Terrible Orchestre de Belleville

Chandler Center for the Arts

Mesa Arts Center

Feb. 22

The Anti World Tour

Musical Instrument Museum

Talking Stick Resort Arena www.livenation.com

Lee Ann Womack

Aoife O’Donovan Feb. 24

Ani DiFranco with Special Guest Rupa & The April Fishes Mesa Arts Center Feb. 24 – March 20

Evita Phoenix Theatre www.phoenixtheatre.com; 602.254.2151 Feb. 25

Regina Carter Musical Instrument Museum Feb. 25

Phoenix Suns vs. Brooklyn Nets Talking Stick Resort Arena Feb. 25-27

Catwalk Scorpius Dance Theatre www.scorpiusdance.com; 602.254.2151

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Daughters of Eve Center Dance Ensemble www.centerdance.com; 602.252.8497 March 4

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Feb. 21

Phoenix Suns vs.

San Antonio Spurs

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Feb. 19

Phoenix Suns vs. Houston Rockets

The Second City – Fully Loaded Chandler Center for the Arts March 4-5

Classics Six – Ravel’s Bolero

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Phoenix Symphony www.phoenixsymphony.org; 602.495.1999 March 4-5

Pilobolus

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts March 4-6

Out West Balloon Fest University of Phoenix Stadium www.outwestballoonfest.com

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Celebrating its 29th season, Sunday A’Fair features free outdoor concerts in Scottsdale Civic Center Park by top Arizona musicians, along with an arts-and crafts market, fun activities for children and families, docent-led tours of the sculptures in the park and free admission to Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA). Guests are invited to bring blankets, lawn chairs or picnic baskets, and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of great entertainment. Delicious foods from the grill, snacks and cocktails, beer, wine and soft drinks are also available for purchase.

Highlights of Sunday A’Fair 2016 include La Gran Fiesta: A Celebration of Latin and Hispanic Cultures featuring the Pedrito Martinez Group on March 6; and Origination: A Festival of Native Cultures celebrating the arts of the United Kingdom, Ireland and Native Arizona on April 3.

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Sunday A’Fair runs from 12-4pm on selected Saturdays through April. For more information, call 480.499.8587 or visit www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org.

The Sixth Annual American Liberty Festival will be held February 26-27 in North Phoenix. This living history event is devoted wholly to the American Revolution and presented by We Make History and Revolutionary War Reenacting of Arizona. The event will be a multi-dimensional immersion experience for all ages into the era of the American Revolution and the Founding Fathers as together guests experience the birth of the United States through military encampments and training (both American and British), live period music, fashion shows, medical displays, civilian demonstrations as per circa 1776, children’s games and activities, battle reenactments, training with wooden muskets and meeting famous Americans such as General George Washington.

The festival will be held at 16401 North 43rd Avenue (Northwest Christian School) in Phoenix. For information, visit www.americanlibertyfestival.com.

WE LOVE OUR READERS GIVEAWAY The January Winners Are…

• Tickets to dinner and a show at Arizona Broadway Theatre to see Fiddler on the Roof: Dianne Hustad of Scottsdale • Tickets to ASU Kerr Cultural Center to see Jason Vieaux: Cliff Jones of Tempe • Tickets to the 26th Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival: Ron Madsen of Cave Creek

Choose Your Fun And Enter To Win! Enter online at news.CITYSunTimes.com/contests or complete the short survey form, indicate which event you would like to attend and mail to CITYSunTimes, 10645 North Tatum Boulevard, Suite 200-413, Phoenix AZ 85028.

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This month, the Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival (GPJFF) is celebrating 20 years of providing quality independent film about Jewish culture to the Valley of the Sun. Modern Jewish film offers new perspectives and explores ways of life; confirming on screen the stories, cultural connections and humanity shared by people around the Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem — The dramatic and world. Over the course of 14 draining three-year courtroom battle undertaken by an Israeli woman fighting to obtain a divorce from her devout husband days, from February 14-28, the who refuses to grant his permission to dissolve the marriage.

20th annual Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival utilizes Jewish world cinema to bring a fresh and vibrant view of the world to the Southwest’s doorstep via 16 films from 10 different countries.

Celebrating two decades of existence, the 2016 Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival makes its tagline, Great Films – With a Little Jewish Flavor, come alive, presenting films with zest, tang and a little dose of chutzpah from around the globe and around the corner. Films hailing from France, Hungary, Israel, the Czech Republic, Argentina and Canada give festival goers the opportunity to travel the world without leaving their seats or renewing their passports. Film screenings are held at three different theaters across the Valley – Scottsdale, Chandler and Peoria – making it convenient to catch a film wherever one resides in the Valley.

The GPJFF will also raise Belle and Sebastian – Based on the beloved 1965 glasses in toast at a very children’s book, Belle and Sebastian details the story of the unshakable bond between a boy and his dog set special 20th Anniversary amidst the snowy French Alps during WWII. Celebration and Screening being held at the Phoenix Art Museum February 11. Guests at the event will enjoy a musical performance by students from Arizona School of the Arts, a catered kosher appetizer buffet and dessert, private showing of the Museum’s special Michelangelo exhibition and finish with the Arizona premiere of the new documentary, The Wandering Muse, in the Museum’s theater.

For more information about selected films and tickets, call 602.753.9366 or visit www.gpjff.org.

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Apples From the Desert — Rivka, the rebellious teenage daughter of ultra-Orthodox Jewish parents, begins to secretly explore the secular world in the poignant drama.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Jewish Film Festival Celebrates Twenty Years

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Kids Of All Ages Welcome To The Royal Faire Valley residents are invited to enter a land of make believe, with mythic heroes slaying dragons, sea maidens coming out of the sea, steel clad warriors jousting atop mighty steeds and knights in shining armor saving damsels in distress – all to be found at the Arizona Renaissance Festival.

There is definitely something for the children and the child in all everyone to be found at the Faire.

Arizona’s annual festival is one of the largest in the nation, held on weekends in February and March in its fanciful European style village constructed on a 30-acre site just below the foothills of the Superstition Mountains, east of Phoenix and northwest of Tucson. This is where visitors will find theater, circus, an arts and crafts fair, acrobatics, a jousting tournament, people-powered rides and a feasting – all rolled into a non-stop, day long family adventure.

Merchants hawk their wares, selling everything from clothing to custom ceramics. Observe in awe at the demonstrations displaying skills of blacksmithing, jewelry making, glassblowing and pottery throwing. Over 200 artisans are

housed in the market lanes filled with whimsical storybook shops.

There are 13 open-air stages boasting raucous music and roaring comedy, and a variety of food and drynk is also available to satisfy the appetite; bread bowls, stews, steak-on-a-stake, roasted chicken and so much more. In the midst of this enormous feast you’ll find the King of festival foods – the huge roasted turkey leg.

For more information contact the Festival at 520.463.2700 or visit www.renfestinfo.com.

Spend Your First Friday’s In Carefree With the creation of First Friday Art Walks at the “100 Easy Street Arts District” (Post Office Building), Carefree continues to evolve as an exciting art destination. Three galleries and a jazz supper club bring a different look to the art scene. Stroll through the galleries, meeting some of the more than 40 artists whose work is showcased while enjoying light refreshments and stay late for delicious food and live jazz at the Speakeasy on Easy Street supper club.

Easy Street Galleria is home to more than 25 talented fine artists and crafters that work in many different mediums, a funky fashion boutique and a colorful 500-square-foot art studio that hosts beginners and advanced art classes for adults and children. For information, call 630.336.1300 or visit www.easystreetgalleria.com.

Ted Phillip Denton Contemporary Art features an interesting collection of original, contemporary art ranging from delicate clay objects to large-scale paintings of bold color, multimedia canvases and

metal sculpture both functional and decorative of all sizes created by Denton. Also showing the work of eight other fine artists. For information, call 760.780.8484 or visit www.tedphillipdenton.com.

Art/Object Gallery and Showroom features artwork and design from local and international artists for public and private spaces. Owner Jeff Zischke, an artist and designer, explores the cutting edge of sculpture, public art, mixed media and urban transformation. For information, call 602.883.9048 or visit www.jeffzischke.com.

The Speakeasy on Easy Street, a jazz supper club, serves up booze, Italian antipasto and world-class entertainment in a vintage prohibition-era setting.

Offering a wide variety of delicious dishes and on Friday and Saturday at 7pm, “the best live jazz in Arizona.” Reservations recommended on Friday and Saturday. For more information, call 480.584.5750 or visit www.speakeasyoneasystreet.com.

First Friday Art Walks run from 4-8pm. Upcoming dates include February 5, March 4, April 1 and May 6.

SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE

Enrollment Open House To Be Held Foothills Academy, a college prep charter schools in Arizona, is holding an Enrollment Open House for students in K-12 on Thursday evening, February 18, from 5-6:30pm on both campuses.

Learn about multi-age, problem-based programs at the elementary campus, and middle and high school offerings including dual enrollment for students to earn college credits, art, athletics, STEM projects and our online program. In its 21st year, the school is proud of its student-centered programming, strong school community and college placement record. Visit www.foothillsacademy.com for additional information.

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I am honored to serve as Interim Superintendent of Scottsdale Unified School District. I have 33 years of experience as an educator, teacher, department chair, coach, athletic director and administrator. My breadth of experience ranges from education law to curriculum to finance. I have served as Superintendent for the Higley Unified School District, Assistant Superintendent for Dysart Dr. A. Denise Birdwell Unified School District and for eight years as Interim Superintendent, Assistant Principal and Principal of Paradise Scottsdale Unified School District Valley High School.

Scottsdale Unified School District has a history of outstanding students, teachers and support staff. SUSD programs and schools stand out across Arizona and the nation. I look forward to harnessing past successes and embracing our future challenges as we move our students toward post-secondary education and successful career placement.

I believe that students should be at the center of all decisions and through a collaborative process with a shared vision, we create the highest levels of student achievement.

I want to acknowledge the dedication of SUSD teachers. Christine Marsh was named 2016 Arizona Teacher of the Year by the Arizona Educational Foundation.

Additionally, nine SUSD teachers recently earned the distinction of National Board Certification. SUSD now has 87 board certified teachers.

It’s not too late to make a tax credit contribution to SUSD. Arizona law allows taxpayers to receive a tax credit of up to $200 for individual filers and up to $400 for married filers. Contributions received from January 1, 2016, thru April 15, 2016, can be claimed on your AZ State tax return for either 2015 or 2016.

On behalf of the Governing Board and the District, thank you for all of the ways that you support our students. Whether through committee participation, tax credit donation, voting to support education or the encouragement that you give a child, your support promotes student success.

To contact Dr. Birdwell, call 480.484.6120. For more information on the Scottsdale Unified School District, visit www.susd.org.

Beyond BASIS Gala Announced BASIS Scottsdale will hold its Second Annual ‘Beyond BASIS’ Gala Friday, April 15. The event will include cocktails, dinner, program and silent auction to benefit the BASIS Scottsdale Annual Teacher Fund. The gala begins at 6pm at Ancala Country Club, 11700 East Via Linda Avenue, Scottsdale.

The Annual Teacher Fund is a yearly campaign in which 100 percent of the proceeds are donated directly to the teachers as yearly bonuses. The bonuses are distributed during the winter holiday season, at the end of the school year and at the start of the school year as performance pay for great results from the prior school year.

For more than 10 years, BASIS Scottsdale has worked to provide quality education, which, according to the school, has yielded results:

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• BASIS Scottsdale’s 15 year olds outperformed 99 percent of the world in reading and 95 percent of the world in mathematics and science on the OECD Test for Schools two years in a row.

• In 2014 and 2015 BASIS Scottsdale was recognized as the #2 Best High School in America according to U.S News (the #1 school has a selective admissions process). The school enjoyed Top 5 rankings in both 2012 and 2013.

• More than 69 percent of the Class of 2016 is recognized as a National Merit Semi-Finalist or Commended Scholar compared to less than 1 percent nationally. Its 32 Semi-Finalists (out of 85 juniors) exceeded that of any public, private or charter high school in Arizona (regardless of school size).

For more information, call 480.451.7500 or visit www.basisscottsdale.org.

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The Flavors Of Yuma

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f a New Year’s resolution is eating more fresh, local fare, kick-start that effort with a “Savor Yuma” tour sponsored by Yuma Visitors Bureau (YVB). Designed to showcase Yuma’s authentic border fare and “fresh from the field” produce, these tours treat diners to a mystery culinary quest aboard a motorcoach with a designated driver.

Taste Yuma flavors in a progressive dinner format with stops at three restaurants, with tasty appetizers offered at the first, fresh soup or salad at the second and a main course at the third. Each diner may enjoy two speciality “adult” drinks along the way, and a sweet treat wraps things up as the party returns to its starting point.

Among the venues featured on 2016 Savor Yuma tours are A&R Grill, Garden Cafe, Market Grill Steak & Seafood, Main Street Cafe, The Press, The Patio at The Hills, River City Grill, Tina’s Cocina and Yuma Landing. The February and March events are

sold out, there are still tickets available for April 7.

This is the fourth year YVB has offered its traveling dinners, executive director Linda Morgan explains.

“It’s a fun way to meet new people while getting a chance to sample the specialties at some great local restaurants. Some of our Savor Yuma ‘regulars’ now plan their visits around the tour schedule, which is a pretty good testimonial.”

Tickets are available by calling 928.783.0071 or by going to www.visityuma.com.

Visitors can also participate in Wednesday morning Field to Feast agriculture tours February 3-24. The half-day events are led by a local grower and allow guests to visit a field planted at the University of Arizona research farm, and includes a chance to pick vegetables and culinary students turn fresh veggies into a farm-fresh lunch. Check for exact dates and details, visit www.visityuma.com/yvb_tours.html.

In addition, the 18th Annual Yuma Lettuce Days Agri-Culinary Festival takes place February 27-28 at the University of Arizona’s Yuma Agricultural Center (YAC), a celebration of the local agricultural industry, in the world’s winter lettuce capital, the festival will include cooking demonstrations, cooking challenges, ag/culinary exhibits, kids ag-tivities area, Get Your Ag Scoop Booth, Pump It Up Produce Circuit, Toss It Up Salad Arena, It’s a Wrap…Lettuce wraps, Yuma’s Recipe Box Tasting Event, equipment displays, ag tours by local growers and more. For more information, visit www.yumalettucedays.com or call 928.783.0071.

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Yuma County Fairgrounds will play host to the 71st Annual Silver Spur Rodeo February 12-14. The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) sanctioned rodeo draws top cowboys and cowgirls from all around the Turquoise Circuit and beyond. Festivities include a rodeo parade on Saturday morning and rodeo dances on Friday and Saturday evenings. For more information, call 928.344.5451 or visit www.yumarodeo.com.

Concurrent to the Rodeo festivities is the Yuma Square Dance Festival at the Yuma Civic Center. Dancers from throughout the Western states gather for down-home dancin’ and socializin’ with favorite callers and cuers from around the region. For more information, call 928.782.0844 or visit www.ysrda.weebly.com.

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Head To Tubac For The Arts – Stay For The Culture Executive Director Angela Kirkner states, “This is a quality show which has something for everyone.

We have fine art, foods and gourmet products.”

Each year, Tubac experiences a unique synergy between the village’s resident shops and galleries and the artists from around the country whose works line the streets for five days. Throughout the festival, free trolley service takes visitors to and from the parking lots ($8 per car) and around Tubac village.

The horse-drawn carriages delight attendees of all ages.

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The 57th annual Tubac Festival of the Arts will be held February 10-14 from 10am-5pm each day.

A juried show, the Festival features 175 art booths with artists from around the country, with a range of artwork from fine painting and sculpture to fun and functional ceramics, skillfully crafted wood and leatherworks and shimmering glass.

Visitors will also see photography, unique jewelry, artful clothing and mixed media works.

Tucson metal artist, Roberto Marquez will feature his unique metal art fountains. Renowned Santa Fe artist, Amada Pena, will be on hand with new work as well as his many collectors’ favorites. Travelling from Idaho are last year’s Best of Show winners, painters Karen and Steven Boyd.

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The food court offers a variety of ethnic and regional foods including Greek, BBQ and Southwestern cuisine.

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Continued from page 54 apples, spices, salsas, honey, roasted nuts, garlic specialties, jams and jellies.

Located south of Tucson at Exit 34 and 40 on I–19, Tubac is a haven for art, history and nature lovers. The Tubac Festival of the Arts is a free event presented by the Tubac Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call 520.398.2704 or www.tubacaz.com.

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Experience Gold Rush Days Out Wickenburg Way The annual Gold Rush Days celebrates Wickenburg’s origins as a ranching and gold mining center in the days before there was a Phoenix. The heritage event was founded 68 years ago, and today Gold Rush Days draws tens of thousands of visitors, during the three-and-a-half days of activities.

Festivities begin Thursday, February 11, with the Brown’s Amusements Family Fun Carnival in the downtown district.

Joining the festivities for special concert performances is country star Jo Dee Messina, Thursday, February 11, and Friday, February 12, at the Del E. Webb Center for

the Performing Arts. To purchase tickets only for the Webb Center concerts, call 928.684.6624.

The official opening gets underway on Friday, February 12, during the Opening Ceremonies on Frontier Street with a gunslinger-stuntman Joey Dillon, trick roper Loop Rawlins and Gold Rush officials kicking off the event. Friday is the only day visitors will be able to see beautiful classic cars on Frontier Street from 9am-3pm.

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The main festival area on Valentine Street in the historic district will see 150 exhibitors at the Wickenburg Art Club artisan fair and juried art show, family fun carnival, free stage entertainment, gold panning, 150 arts/crafts, and much more, with the carnival running throughout the evening.

One of the highlights on Friday is the first show of the Desert Stagers old fashioned melodrama, held in the historic Saguaro Theatre.

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The parade is on Saturday, and is one of the largest in Arizona with more than 100 entries including 800 horses within the entry classes, classic auto’s, floats, marching bands and youth groups.

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Led by founding members Robert Lamm and Lee Loughnane, the Grammy Award winning rock/pop band Chicago will open the 22nd annual Sedona International Film Festival with a benefit concert on Friday, February 19, at the Sedona Performing Arts Center, kicking off nine days of 160 documentaries, features, shorts, Academy Award nominees and specialty films, February 20-28.

Highlighting this year’s festival will be a screening of American Graffiti and a reunion of actors, hosted

by Mackenzie Phillips (Carol) and Cindy Williams (Laurie) and featuring Beau Genry (Ants) and Candy Clark (Debbie), among others; James Franco’s new film, Memoria with Sam Dillon, Thomas Mann and Franco; Mike Farrell (M*A*S*H) in his one-man global-warming themed show, Dr. Keeling’s Curve, introduced by his wife, Shelley Fabares (Coach, The Donna Reed Show); a performance by Roslyn Kind, Barbra Streisand’s younger sister; and Gene Kelly: The Legacy featuring his wife, Patricia Ward Kelly.

Established among the nation’s most sought-after independent film festivals by filmmakers, the Sedona International Film Festival brings more than 10,000 film lovers to Sedona’s world-famous red rocks.

Information and tickets are available online at www.sedonafilmfestival.org or through the Festival Box office at 928.282.1177.

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Continued from page 56 Wickenburg Saddle Club, and the first performance of the National Senior Professional Rodeo & Open Rough Stock at the Everett Bowman Arena.

On Sunday the activities include arts/crafts area, gold panning, family carnival, rodeo performance, melodrama, and special day events such as the Lioness Pancake Breakfast inside the Community Center; traditional mining events and the Arizona Gold Panning Championship, where contestants compete for money and prizes while panning for gold.

The second performance of the Senior Pro Rodeo at the Wickenburg Rodeo Grounds is Sunday afternoon.

For complete details and tickets, call 928.684.5479 or visit www.visitwickenburg.com.

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For more than 30 years in Black Canyon City, the Black Canyon Bi-Centennial Lions Club has been entertaining the town and people from the surrounding areas by hosting an annual parade on the first Saturday of April each year.

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This year, the parade will be April 2 beginning at 10am.

The theme will be “United We Walk,” and the Club welcome any and all entries, so join the fun and become part of the parade. The entry fee is $15, due at the time of the application, and covers the entire group, float or single entry. To receive an application, send an email or call Lion Paula at albinl@msn.com or 602.329.5252; or email or call Lion Shawn at shawnrealtor@aol.com or 602.999.7845.

There will also be other activities going on for the day, including a pancake breakfast at the VFW before the parade and a Festival after the parade, so plan to spend the day with the Lions In Black Canyon City.

Learn more about the Black Canyon Bi-Centennial Lions Club at www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/blackcanyon.

Sanctuary Announces Addition Of Leopard Siblings Suree and Malee, a pair of nine-month old Clouded Leopard siblings, arrived last month and will now call Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary (HPZS) their home.

These two animals are classified as a “vulnerable” species and are part of the Species Survival Plan (SSP) program. This species – native to parts of Southeast Asia – does not mate well in the wild, and population numbers are trending in the wrong direction. Captive breeding efforts have been made to help raise their numbers. These two were bred in captivity, but were raised by their mother. And while HPZS does not participate in any actual breeding programs on the grounds, the sanctuary is proud to announce that it is now a coordinating member of this nationwide program. Which means they can legally house these rare animals that many other organizations would not be allowed to have – in fact, HPZS is the only facility in Arizona where Clouded Leopards can be found.

Children and members of this community will have a chance to learn about and see close-up a species that they probably wouldn’t get to encounter anywhere else. Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary is located at 1403 Heritage Park Road in Prescott. For more information, call 928.778.4242 or visit www.heritageparkzoo.org.

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