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Celebrating Our Desert Landscape

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he Desert Foothills Land Trust will celebrate 20 years and host its 2015 Sonoran Stars fundraising event at the new Desert Foothills event venue. Located near Jomax and Scottsdale roads, behind McDonald’s Ranch, the venue provides the luxurious comfort Sonoran Stars is known for, as well as the direct connection to the desert environment that the organization and its supporters are working to protect.

Guest will enjoy an open bar, appetizers, silent auction, gourmet dinner prepared by Chef Tony Rea, Wild At Heart’s dramatic rehabilitated raptor release, fast-paced live auction with auctioneer Letitia Frye, capped off with dancing under the stars to country music by Western Fusion and dancers from Fred Astaire Dance Studios. Dress for the evening is casual or Western attire – but be prepared for cool evening temperatures.

The event will be held Saturday, May 2, from 5-10pm.

Tickets are $250 per person. Business and individual sponsorships are available. Contact Sonia Perillo, executive director, at 480.488.6131 or sperillo@dflt.org, for information.

Desert Foothills Land Trust connects people to nature by working with communities and partners to conserve and steward sensitive lands and species for the survival of our fragile Sonoran Desert. For additional information, visit www.dflt.org.

CCUSD Receives Magna Award Spur Cross Wildflower Walks

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Courtesy of Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area

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The Cave Creek Unified School District received a first place Magna Award, which recognizes school districts and their leaders taking bold and innovative steps to improve the lives of students and communities. The winners of the 21st annual Magna Awards were honored at National School Boards Association’s 75th Annual Conference, held March 21-23 in Nashville, Tennessee.

“In a time when public schools are under attack, we are pleased to showcase schools and their leaders who are dedicated to innovation and excellence,” says Thomas J. Gentzel, executive director of NSBA. “The winning programs are proof that public education is leading the way to advance student achievement.”

A panel of judges selected Cactus Shadows High School’s program, Team Falcon – Vocational Success for Students with Disabilities, as one of five 2015 Magna Awards first place winners in the 5,000 to 20,000 enrollment category. Cactus Shadows High School students with disabilities have been working in innovative training sites throughout the district. These jobs afford students a chance to experience career options and an opportunity to work alongside District staff to foster mentorship and skill training. Most importantly, their work experience in the District translates to success in employment after high school.

District Superintendent Dr. Debbi Burdick congratulated directors, Janet Holt, John Muir and Bruce McWhorter for their national recognition of the 2015 Magna Award.

For more information, visit www.ccusd93.org.

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INDEX

Making A Stand On Planet Earth

EDITOR’S PICKS

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

“Look again at that dot. That’s here. That’s home. That’s us. On it everyone you love, everyone you know, everyone you ever heard of, every human being who ever was, lived out their lives.

The Earth is the only world known so far to harbor life.

There is nowhere else, at least in the near future, to which our species could migrate. Visit, yes. Settle, not yet. Like it or not, for the moment the Earth is where we make our stand.

There is perhaps no better demonstration of the folly of human conceits than this distant image of our tiny world. To me, it underscores our responsibility to deal more kindly with one another, and to preserve and cherish the pale blue dot, the only home we’ve ever known.”

Creative Director Jenifer Lee Assistant to the Publisher Darlene Keberle Columnists Stephen Cohen, O.D. Cathy Droz Peggy Fiandaca Barbara Kaplan Rabbi Robert Kravitz Mr. Modem Bonnie Moehle Allen Nohre Hope H. Ozer James Roberts Melanie Tighe Pastor Paul Witkop

~ Carl Sagan, Pale Blue Dot: A Vision of the Human Future in Space

April is a month in which Earth Day is celebrated, as well a month in which the great outdoors springs gloriously back into full life after winter.

It is also a good time to take a look around and ask yourself, “Isn’t this beauty something worth preserving and protecting for future generations?”

One could argue all day about the realities of climate change and impact we have upon Earth – about what we should do and how we should address it. But at the end of the day, I believe that we are all the caretakers of our planet home and have an obligation to treat her with the utmost care and respect.

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Until next month, all my best,

Contributors Sara Clawson Cave Creek Mayor Vincent Francia Anne Greenberg Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane Dr. James P. Lee Carefree Mayor Les Peterson Phoenix Mayor Greg Stantonn Account Representatives Eloise Donati-Kopec Bob Hesselgesser Susan Pine Bulk Distribution Mark Feinberg

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Honey Bees And Our Environment

Salute To Service

By Mayor W.J. “Jim” Lane

Butterfly Wonderland will offer a “How to Help the Bees Workshop” teaching guests about honey bees and some of the challenges they are facing. Learn about these remarkable bees, beekeeping and honey from Butterfly Wonderland’s Resident Beekeeper and AZ Queen Bee, Emily Brown, Tuesday, April 21, from 6-8pm.

Photo by Kathryn M. Miller Brown will teach attendees about the history of honey bees and honey, how the bee colony works and the importance of honey bees to society. In addition, guests will learn about the many natural products produced by honey bees and what can be done to help support honey bees.

A honey sampling and “Ask the Beekeeper” Q&A will take place near the Honey Bee Observation Hive after the presentation. Brown is a beekeeper and honey enthusiast. She has beehives in several locations in the Valley and owns the AZ Queen Bee bee removal and honey business. She is a member of the American Beekeeping Federation.

The cost is $15 for those with Founder’s membership or annual passes and $20 for general public (not including tax). To register, call 480.800.3000, Extension 207.

Butterfly Wonderland is located at 9500 East Via de Ventura in Scottsdale. For more information, visit www.butterflywonderland.com.

2015 Scottsdale History Hall of Fame Honorees The Past Presidents’ Council of the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce will honor four individuals and one non-profit organization at its annual Scottsdale’s History Hall of Fame Dinner. Over the past 20 years, the Council has honored 115 past and present Scottsdale personalities and organizations to induct into the Scottsdale’s History Hall of Fame. Inductees have contributed immeasurably to the rich heritage of Scottsdale, dating back to its modern-day founding in 1888 by Army Chaplain Winfield Scott.

This year’s honorees include Donn Frye, president and CEO of Scottsdale-based Prestige Cleaners since 1981; Bill Heckman, a career sales and marketing executive, and president of HMA Inc. since 1991; Tom Sadvary joined then-named Scottsdale Memorial Health Systems Inc. in 1986 as administrator of the

Shea hospital, and has since risen to the top position; Ellie Ziegler, a career marketing professional who has given her time and talent to countless community organizations; and Sipe-Peterson Post 44 of the American Legion, founded in May 1935, Scottsdale’s oldest, continuously active civic organization.

Scottsdale’s History Hall of Fame event will be held April 15 at Chaparral Suites Resort & Conference Center, 5001 North Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale, from 5:30-9:00pm with dinner being served at 6:30pm. Members and guests are welcome to attend. Tickets are $60 and can be purchased by calling Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce at 480.355.2700.

For additional information, visit www.scottsdalechamber.com.

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Scottsdale citizens play an integral part in helping our city run. Last year, the City of Scottsdale enlisted the help of over 4,000 volunteers who contributed 200,000 hours of service. That equates to a lot of love of service to their city. This civic commitment allows the City to enhance services MAYOR to our citizens and the look and feel to visitors. The City of Scottsdale impact on the community is priceless. This month, 480.312.3111 we celebrate these volunteers during Mayors Day www.scottsdaleaz.gov of Recognition of Service on April 7 and National Volunteer Week April 12-18. I’d like to thank all of the citizens who dedicate their time to support the City’s mission of providing “Simply Better Service for a World-Class Community.”

Scottsdale’s volunteers are engaging the community through a wide range of services, activities and programs. Visitors to Downtown Scottsdale are greeted by our friendly Downtown Ambassadors, who provide information on shopping, dining and entertainment in the area.

Outdoor enthusiasts donate their time on the trails of Pinnacle Peak Park and the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, leading hikes and sharing their knowledge of Scottsdale’s natural landscapes. Youth participants in the Handlebar Helpers Apprentice Program work with skilled volunteers to learn how to repair and recondition bicycles. From libraries to senior centers to citizen-based boards and commissions, these volunteers are the reason Scottsdale has remained the remarkable community we all know and love.

I encourage you to get involved in one of the many volunteer opportunities offered by the City. It can be a great time being around some other great Scottsdalians. Programs like Operation Fix-It are in need of enthusiastic volunteers looking to make a change in the community. Want to get the whole family involved? The Youth Corps summer program is currently accepting applications for teens ages 13-17 to volunteer at various city sites. For more information or to learn how to become a volunteer, visit www.scottsdaleaz.gov/volunteer or contact Volunteer Program Manager Cindi Eberhardt at 480.312.2438.

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Rugby Bowl Returns With Tough Play – New Twists The Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale Rugby Bowl: Beauty & The Beast will be held this year at Scottsdale Stadium Saturday, April 18.

The best scrum of the day is sure to be the battle between the nationally ranked ASU Sun Devils and the former Big Ten champion Ohio State Buckeyes at 3pm. The USC Trojans are set to go head-to-head against the NAU Lumberjacks, in an exciting match that is scheduled for 1pm. The day will open at 11am, with Arizona’s High School Rugby Championship, which will feature the best of the best when it comes to local high school teams.

Before the matches even commence, though, fans will have the opportunity to meet, and even challenge Travis “the Beast” Bagent, the most recognized arm in the sport of competitive arm wrestling right at home plate of the stadium. The event is also teaming up with Phoenix Fashion Week for a special “Warning Track” Fashion Show.

General Admission lawn seats and grandstand seating includes admission for all three matches and cost $10 in advance or $15 at the door. A variety of other premium and VIP seating options are available. Children 17 and under are free.

Tickets are on sale at www.therugbybowl.com.

SCC Genocide Awareness Week Brings Diverse Speakers/Exhibits The genocide of Ukrainians in Holodomor during the 1930s and the Kurd genocide inside Iraq are among a diverse lineup of topics, speakers and art exhibits to be featured during the third annual Genocide Awareness Week April 13-18 at Scottsdale Community College (SCC).

“The aim is to impart greater awareness of atrocities past and present and instill a desire to end all forms of genocide,” says SCC faculty member John Liffiton, co-founder and coordinator of SCC’s genocide programming.

The week-long event includes with an opening night ceremony featuring WWII Polish partisan Hal Minuskin, whose family fled from the Nazis into the Belorussia forest and joined with Jewish partisans. He will be joined by Dr. Hava Tirosh-Samuelson, director of the Center for Jewish Studies

at Arizona State University. The opening night event begins at 6:30pm in the school’s Performing Arts Center.

Other events include a presentation from one of the country’s leading experts on the intersection of genocide and climate change and a film premiere on the women of the Armenian Genocide.

The film’s director, Bared Maronian, a four-time Emmy winner, will give a presentation on his critically acclaimed documentaries.

All events throughout the week are open to the public and free to attend. To see the full schedule, visit www.scottsdaleccc.edu/genocide.

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Celebrity Softball Game To Support First Down Fund

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Larry Fitzgerald’s Double Play Celebrity Softball Game is back for its fifth year at Salt River Fields. This year’s game is scheduled Saturday, April 25, from 6-8:30pm. Fans can see the celebrities in action as they go headto-head in the highly anticipated softball game, all for charity.

The family-friendly event benefits the Larry Fitzgerald First Down Fund, which supports nonprofit organizations that assist children and families throughout the country such as the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Big Brothers Big Sisters, the American Cancer Society, Make a Wish Foundation and more.

Gates open at 5:30pm; the Homerun Derby begins at 6pm and the game begins at 7pm. General admission is $20. Plus, this year an exclusive new ticket opportunity is available: four tickets in each dugout that allows fans to sit in the dugout with players. These exclusive tickets in either the First or Third Base Dugouts are $500 each. Parking is free. Purchase tickets online at www.saltriverfields.com.

For more information, visit www.larryfitzgerald.com/helpingpeople/ firstdownfund.

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Arizona Portrait Artist Showcase The Portrait Artists of Arizona’s (PAOA) Fifth Annual Member Juried Fine Art Exhibition and Sale continues this month at Scottsdale Artists’ School (SAS) in Old Town Scottsdale. The exhibition can be viewed at SAS Monday through Saturday from 9am-4pm, until the exhibition close on Friday, April 24.

“This exhibition showcases the extraordinary talent of portrait artists in the state of Arizona,” says Sherri Aldawood, PAOA president. “There is something for everyone to enjoy in this show.”

The 2015 exhibition is comprised of 60 works of art by 28 PAOA artists.

High quality artwork coupled with a wealth of variety defines this exhibition.

Myriad portraits and figurative works of children, adults, and even a few animals, will tantalize viewers.

Scottsdale Artists’ School is located at 3720 North Marshall Way in Scottsdale.

For more information, visit www.portraitartistsofarizona.org.

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Resale Shop Aims To Furnish In Style

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Nearly every day, a truckload of consignment treasures from Silverleaf, Troon, Desert Mountain and Paradise Valley arrives at the front door of Lost + Found Resale Interiors.

With an extensive background in construction, remodeling, staging and design, owner Jill Cooper has an eye for beauty, design and quality.

She travels the country a few times a year in search of eclectic, luxury items for her discerning clientele.

Her passion is finding the perfect mix of timeless furnishings for an incredible price – bringing value to consignors and finders.

Cooper’s current inventory consists of pieces from Ralph Lauren, Baker, Robb & Stucky, Restoration Hardware, Crate & Barrel and Habersham – with everything from sofas, chairs, tables, beds, patio furniture, lamps, vases, chandeliers and pillows.

Lost + Found Resale Interiors is located in The Scottsdale Airpark, 15551 North Greenway-Hayden Loop at 76th Street. For more information, call 480.588.7006 or visit www.lostandfoundresale.com.

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Canine companions are invited to an extra-special afternoon of a leisurely lunch or late afternoon nosh on the always dog-friendly patio of Distrito at The Saguaro hotel, Saturday, April 11, from 11am-5pm, for National Pet Day. Sponsored by the Animal Miracle Foundation to celebrate the joy pets bring into our lives, National Pet Day was also designed to create awareness about the plight of animals in shelters and to help them find forever homes.

In support of the slogan, “Adopt.

Don’t Shop,” the Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA (www.aawl.org) will be at Distrito from 11am–3pm with pets ready to be adopted.

Each guest pooch will be offered Distrito’s special pet menu, featuring lamb and rice dishes and pastry dog

Distrito Dog Days Celebrates National Pet Day

great as an affordable everyday wine, but give back to a cause that is close to their hearts – no kill shelters. Distrito will donate much of the proceeds from the Chateau La Paws’ sales to the AAWL & SPCA. #DistritoDogDays Contest Don’t forget to snap a pic of your pup loving life on the Distrito patio and tag Distrito in Instagram (@distritoaz) or Facebook with #DistritoDogDays April 1-12. The most “likes” wins a night stay at The Saguaro and dinner for two at Distrito.

Distrito at The Saguaro hotel is located at 4000 North Drinkwater Boulevard in Scottsdale. For more information, call 480.970.4444 or visit www.saguaroblog.tumblr.com.

treats. Chateau La Paws, a new wine brand located in the heart of the winegrowing region of Central California, will be featured as well. Inspired by their love for dogs, the winemakers wanted to create a brand that would not only taste

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Larsen Art Auction Now Accepting Consignments

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Larsen Art Gallery is currently accepting consignments for its annual auction to be held in October. The 2015 Larsen Art Auction will be held inside a private VIP bidding tent at the Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships (www. thepoloparty.com) on Saturday, October 24, at WestWorld of Scottsdale.

“The 2014 Larsen Art Auction was a huge success,” says Scott Larsen, owner of the Larsen Art Gallery and Art Auction. “With 700 registered bidders from 46 states and 33 countries, including bidders from as far away as Japan, Ireland and the United Bare Tree Green Sea Kingdom, the Larsen Art Auction sold 84 percent of the available lots and later secured post-auction sales on the remaining lots. With a backdrop of the McDowell Mountains, fashion shows and polo matches, collectors – it was truly a unique art experience.”

A 1959 Milton Avery painting, Bare Tree Green Sea, is among the 2015 consignments available at the auction.

Those looking to consign modern and contemporary artwork are also invited to attend an appraisal day at the Larsen Art Gallery Saturday, April 18, from 10am-2pm.

The Larsen Art Gallery is located at 3705 North Bishop Lane in Scottsdale.

Consignors may contact the Larsen Gallery via email consignments@ larsengallery.com or at 480.941.0900. For additional information, visit www.larsengallery.com.

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A one-of-a-kind event will allow residents to get up-close-and-personal with the Mexican gray wolf, one of the planet’s most endangered mammals.

The Dinner with Wolves event, held April 19 at the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center, will benefit Defenders of Wildlife and the Center.

Guests can drive themselves or ride on the private bus, included in the ticket price, with pick up and drop off at the Omni Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Montelucia located at 4949 East Lincoln Drive in Paradise Valley.

The intimate evening will begin with a 4pm departure from the Omni to the Center, where guests will enjoy cocktail hour, guided tours, a silent auction, sit-down dinner and presentation by Don Barry, senior vice president of conservation programs for Defenders of Wildlife.

At last count, there were fewer than 90 wild Mexican gray wolves in the entire world and about half of them live in Arizona. Guests will learn how their support can save this special animal within our own state boundaries.

“Last year we raised more than $22,000 to help raise awareness about the Mexican gray wolf and this year, we hope to double that and continue raising awareness so people understand how terribly close this animal is to extinction,” says Title Sponsor, Ann Siner, founder and CEO of My Sister’s Closet.

Individual tickets are $250 and can be purchased online at www.dinnerwithwolves.com.

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Grand Canyon Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will hold its final meeting of the season on May 2 from 11am-2pm at Chaparral Suites, Scottsdale. The program will be “Don’t Incarcerate – Educate,” presented

by Sue Ellen Allen, head of Gina’s Team (www.ginasteam.org).

Guests are welcome to attend the event. For reservations, call 602.820.5427 or e-mail dargrandcanyon @gmail. com. For information, visit http:// grandcanyon.arizonadar.org.

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Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market Returns

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Coming May 2-3 to WestWorld in Scottsdale, Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market will feature over 175 hand-picked artists and vendors from Arizona, California and surrounding areas. The market will showcase all things chippy, rusty, vintage and handmade. Local musicians will keep shoppers entertained while the Valley’s best food trucks provide a variety of food options. In addition to showcasing the area’s most creative artisans, the market will provide a treasure trove of ideas and design inspiration.

Early entry admission to the Market is available on Saturday from 8-10am for $10 per adult ticket. General admission on Saturday and Sunday begins at 10am and adult tickets are $5 each. Children under 12 years of age are free, and the Market ends at 4pm both days. There is a parking fee of $5 a car. Bring cash as not all vendors can accept credit cards.

Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market is also partnering with Meira House, who will be collecting gently used and new adult shoes in their booth for those who are in need. Shoppers who donate a pair of shoes will receive 20 percent in the Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market booth.

For more information, visit www.junkinthetrunkvintagemarket.com.

An Audience With The Baroness The English Rose Tea Room invites residents to revel in history with a tea party on tax day. The restaurant will host a special presentation with Baroness Knight of Collingtree Wednesday, April 15, at 3pm.

Born in 1927, Baroness Jill Knight is an authority on European affairs and World War II. A member of the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) in 1941, she was one of the first women sent to France after D-Day, and experienced firsthand the destructive effects of war and the political transformation that followed.

First honored by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth in 1964, she was later made Dame Commander of the British Empire in 1985, which is the equivalent to female knighthood, and served as a member of Parliament for more than 30 years, among her many other accomplishments and accolades.

“The English Rose Tea Room is known as the Southwest authority on British fare and royal celebrations. It is an honor to now host an event that honors British history. The Baroness is not only a prolific politician, but also a heroine in her own right,” says owner Jo Gemmill.

Admission is $30, and includes tea, scones and an audience with the Baroness.

Seating is limited. Reservations are required by calling 480.488.4812. English Rose Tea Room is located at 201 Easy Street, Carefree. Information is available at www.carefreetea.com.

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Isabelle Demers is rapidly becoming recognized as one of North America’s most virtuosic organists.

Demers, professor and head of the organ program at Baylor University in Texas, maintains a busy international concert schedule. Recent engagements include the cathedrals of Cologne and Regensburg in Germany, St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, the Royal Opera House of Muscat (Oman) as well as major universities and concert halls across the United States.

“I hope that people who come to my concerts will be amazed by the fact that the organ has so much potential and possibility,” says Demers. “It is an instrument that is so expressive and that can really move you.”

Critics agree that her performances are powerful and moving … yet performed with “consummate musicianship.” Part of the Pinnacle Concert Series, experience Isabelle Demers in concert April 24, at 7:30pm, on the magnificent Richards, Fowkes & Co. pipe organ at Pinnacle Presbyterian Church in North Scottsdale The concert is co-sponsored by the Central Arizona Chapter of the American Guild of Organists and Pinnacle Concert Series. Tickets are $35 for premium seating and $20 for general admission. Student tickets are free. Information and tickets are available online at www.pinnacleconcerts.com or at the door. Call 480.585.9448 for more details. Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, is located at 25150 North Pima Road.

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MAYOR STANTON WRITES...

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By Mayor Greg Stanton

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Modern transportation infrastructure is critical to preparing for our future: Phoenix’s population is expected to nearly double over the next 30 years – and our future will be shaped by how well we plan for that growth.

Great transportation infrastructure has many choices – freeways, well-kept MAYOR roads, bike lanes and a robust public City of Phoenix transit system.

602.262.7111 Residents are choosing public www.phoenix.gov transportation more today than at any time in our region’s history. Nearly a quarter-million people take the bus or light rail every day, and that number continues to increase.

It’s time to prepare for our future and grow that system even more. That’s why I’m asking voters to approve a plan this August that will triple the light rail system, expand bus routes and operations and Dial-a-Ride operations, repair the city’s aging streets and build the new roads that we will need.

Our plan is ambitious, but for less than a penny more on a $3 cup of coffee, we can put Phoenix’s transportation future on the right track.

We’ve seen that public transportation such as buses and light rail are valuable to all of us – even those who don’t use it regularly. It keeps cars off the road, prevents traffic gridlock and lifts our economy: Every dollar that we invest in public transit creates $7 in economic returns.

The success of our light rail system shows that transit inspires the right kind of development and fosters smarter growth. We’re now seeing new life and activity in older buildings, and developments we never thought possible are being built because of light rail. It’s supporting Phoenix businesses and entrepreneurs.

Our transportation plan is also designed to grow our economy by connecting employment and education centers.

Right now, more than one in five light rail riders is a student – and many of them rely on transit to get to class. With our new plan, for the first time we can connect community colleges, ASU West, Grand Canyon University and other schools to ASU Downtown, the Phoenix Biomedical Campus and ASU Tempe.

Transit is doing much more. It’s helping those who can’t afford a car get to work. It’s empowering seniors who can no longer drive and individuals with disabilities lead independent lives. For many, public transit is the key to earning a living or a high quality of life.

Light rail hasn’t been part of our city for long, but it’s already transformed our community for the better.

We can’t afford to wait. Let’s plan wisely, continue our investment, to create the transportation system we need to prepare for the future.

Scouting for Shoes Celebrates Earth Day In honor of Earth Day, April 22, the Girl Scouts, Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, is teaming up with Goodwill of Central Arizona to hold a large donation drive: Scouting for Shoes. The drive is going on now through Saturday, April 18.

In an effort to keep shoes from going into Arizona landfills, Girl Scouts are collecting no longer needed shoes from family, friends and neighbors for donations to Goodwill. In exchange for their efforts, each Girl Scout will earn a Scouting for Shoes patch recognizing their commitment to the community and environment.

Each girl is hoping to collect at least four pairs of unwanted shoes and troop leaders will drop off the donations at select Goodwill stores Saturday, April 18, from 9am-7pm.

“At Girl Scouts, some of our core values are environmental stewardship and leadership,” says Cristi Pontius, program logistics coordinator at Girl Scouts. “Our partnership with Goodwill allows us to bring these values to life!”

Last year, the Girl Scouts collected over 25,000 pounds of donations. Those who would like to support the Girl Scouts in their efforts may contact Pontius at 602.452.7105 for details. For additional information, visit www.girlscoutsaz.org or www.goodwillaz.org.

Day Of Giving Supports Arizona Nonprofits

Giving Blood With The Red Cross

Arizona Gives Day is a powerful 24-hour online giving experience that encourages individuals across the state of Arizona to donate to their favorite nonprofit cause April 7. Spring is a critical fundraising time for nonprofits – after the holiday giving season, many find that resources are decreasing. Arizona Gives Day provides a perfect platform for generating new donations that will directly impact communities for months to come.

The event is hosted by the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits and the Arizona Grantmakers Forum. In 2015, Arizona Gives Day is challenging Arizonans to collectively surpass the $1.5 million raised last year.

Beginning at midnight on April 7 and continuing until 11:59pm, Arizonans can go online at www.azgives.org and pledge financial support to the nonprofit of their choice.

The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood during National Volunteer Month this April and make a difference in the lives of patients in need.

Hundreds of thousands of volunteers help fulfill the Red Cross’ lifesaving mission and the organization encourages others to join their ranks as volunteer blood donors. Volunteer donors are the only source of blood products for those in need of transfusions.

Donors of all blood types – especially those with types O negative, A negative and B negative – are needed to help ensure blood is available for patients this spring.

Opportunities to give are available in North Phoenix and other cities in the Greater Metro Phoenix area. For locations, visit www.redcrossblood.org/arizona or call 1.800.733.2767 for more information or to make an appointment.

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• The focus on global cultures with a different region highlighted each week • The ability to pick and choose the number of weeks to attend.

The programming for each week is self-contained so campers can receive a full camp experience from just one week, or they can attend multiple weeks to learn about multiple global regions • The emphasis on music and arts education at a time when these offerings are being cut from many schools • The opportunity to explore MIM’s galleries as part of camp Musical Instrument Museum is located at 4725 East Mayo Boulevard in North Phoenix. For additional information, call 480.478.6000 or visit www.mim.org and click on the Education tab.

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Registration is open for the Musical Instrument Museum’s (MIM) summer camp, Around the World.

Kids can travel around the world this summer; all caregivers have to do is drop them off at MIM for summer camp. In each geographicallythemed session, campers ages six to 13 will be immersed in music and world cultures through hands-on activities, exploring, singing and dancing. Teaching artists will lead age-appropriate activities during which campers will gain a greater understanding of the role music has in our lives. Sessions occur each week in June from Monday to Friday, 9am-3pm and cost $240-$250 each.

Extended care options are available for an additional charge.

MIM Summer Camp consists of four weeklong segments featuring the following cultural themes: June 1-5, Asia; June 8-12, Africa; June 15-19, Latin America; June 22-26, USA. Some of the unique aspects of this camp include:

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Vaudeville-Inspired “Carnival” Returns To Biltmore Arizona Biltmore will play host to Carnival of Illusion, which blends its “Around the World in 80 Minutes” international travel theme with the charms of a Vaudeville-inspired roadshow. It is magic, mystery and oooh la la. The performances run April 3-25; Fridays 7pm and Saturdays 5:30pm. Advance reservations are required. For show information, call 520.615.5299 or visit www.carnivalof illusion.com.

Arizona Biltmore is located at 2400 East Missouri Avenue in Phoenix. For more information, visit www.arizonabiltmore.com.

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Enjoy The View…

Then Take It With You Thursday evenings through April 30, Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort will offer Valley residents and resort guests a memorable way to enjoy Arizona’s spring weather and spectacular sunsets. “Sunset Palettes” provides the opportunity to join local artist Dina Murphy for a casual, fun and social painting class with spectacular views of the Valley. Hosted at The Terrace Room Lounge some 1,800 feet above the city with panoramic views of the city skyline and desert mountains, attendees will be guided through painting his or her very own desert sunset masterpiece as the sun sets before them.

The setting and social nature of the class makes “Sunset Palettes” perfect for date night or a girls night out. The class is available for $39 per person, and includes all supplies for painting, as well as special half-off pricing on The Terrace Room’s Lounge menu, including beer, house wine and cocktails. Reservations are required.

Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort is located at 11111 North 7th Street in North Phoenix. Advanced reservations can be made by calling 602.866.7500, and asking for the concierge. For more information, visit www.tapatiocliffshilton.com.

Spring Art Show The Northeast Valley Artists League will hold its North Mountain Spring Art Show April 10-12 at the North Mountain Visitor Center (NMVC).

This juried event will showcase art by some of the Valley’s finest artists (with the opportunity to purchase), as well as provide free entertainment for the whole family. Events include:

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• April 10: An Evening with the Arts, 4-8pm; refreshments, meet and greet with the artists and live music provided by John and Bella Smith.

• April 11: Artists showcase, 8am-4pm; refreshments and light snacks • April 12: Closing day, 8am-1pm; partial proceeds benefit the NMVC

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The North Mountain Visitor Center is located at 12950 North 7th Street.

Parking at the location is free. For additional information, call 602.996.5423.

Join the Chamber for breakfast Tuesday, April 7, at the Moon Valley Café, 502 East Thunderbird Road, from 7-8:30am for A.M. Networking. Present a 30 second commercial and enjoy open networking.

NPCC will hold its monthly Resource & Networking Luncheon Tuesday, April 14, at Moon Valley Country Club, from 11:30am-1:30pm. The topic this month is “MAASK.” The Moon Valley Country Club is located at 151 West Moon Valley Drive.

The monthly Mix & Mingle will be Thursday, April 16, at Moon Valley Grill, 15414 North 7th Street, from 5:30-7:30pm. This will also be the kick-off for the 29th Annual Charity Golf Classic.

The fourth Tuesday networking luncheon will be held April 28 at Carrabba’s Italian Grill, 17007 North Scottsdale Road, from 11:30am-1:30pm.

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

We know your work week can be hectic and keeping up on everything going on with the Chamber and in your North Valley community can be a challenge – that’s where social media comes in. Like us, join us, follow us or tweet us and at a glance, we will keep you up-to-date on all of our community events and opportunities – whether it is a business resource, networking or volunteer event.

• http://facebook.com/ NorthPhoenixChamber • http://facebook.com/groups/ NorthPhoenixChamber

The North Phoenix Chamber of Commerce 29th Annual Charity Golf Classic will be held Friday, April 24, at Moon Valley Country Club. The event is chaired by Alex Nelson, of Glass Now, LLC, and will benefit a long-standing community organization – March of Dimes Arizona Chapter. Paul Horton of CBS Channel 5 will be the emcee for the tournament.

For additional information, visit w w w. n o r t h p h o e n i xc h a m b e r. c o m / golf-tournament.

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“We’re more than excited to host this premiere tech conference in Downtown,” says Mayor Greg Stanton. “Women at the forefront of the technology and startup industry will have an opportunity to experience first-hand Phoenix’s rapidly growing

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Girls in Tech is a global nonprofit focused on the engagement, education and empowerment of influential women in technology and entrepreneurship. The organization offers initiatives and curriculums for women and girls, including mentorship programs, business pitch competitions, online education and more.

Founder and CEO Adriana Gascoigne met with Stanton, as well as downtown and economic development experts, in January to discuss the conference opportunity.

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The Catalyst Conference will offer participants a chance to hear from more than 40 notable female speakers – including presidents, CEOs, entrepreneurs, bloggers and leaders in the tech industry and STEM fields. Attendees also will have access to a broad selection of workshops, panels and hands-on resources to help advance women in technology careers.

Heidi Jannenga, co-founder and chief operating officer of Phoenixbased software company WebPT, will speak at the conference about her experience leading one of the fastestgrowing software companies in the nation. Information about the Catalyst Conference, including registration details, may be found online at http:// catalyst.girlsintech.org.

PV High Students Are Excelling The Paradise Valley High School Speech & Debate Team was ranked in the Top 10 in Arizona by the National Speech & Debate Association. This was Paradise Valley High School’s first year of competition. For more information about the National Speech & Debate Association, visit www.speechanddebate.org.

In addition, Nikita Kowal, a student at Paradise Valley High School, has been honored for her exemplary volunteer service with a President’s Volunteer Service Award. This award, which recognizes Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to serve their communities and their country, was granted by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program on behalf of President Barack Obama.

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, sponsored by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), recognizes

April NAWBO Meeting The Phoenix Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), will hold its monthly meeting Wednesday, April 8, from 10:45am-1pm at the Phoenix Country Club, 2901 North 7th Street in Phoenix.

The event will include networking, lunch and keynote speaker Kimber Lanning. An entrepreneur and economic specialist, Lanning is the founder of Local First Arizona (www.localfirstaz.com), a statewide organization dedicated to raising awareness of the economic and cultural benefits provided by locally owned businesses.

The cost for the event is $38 for members and $48 for guests. Register at www.nawbophx.org.

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The Arizona Diamondbacks will host two Los D-backs Fiesta de la Familia events, presented by Fry’s Food Stores, for fans on April 12 and 26 at Chase Field. Los D-backs Fiesta de la Familia is free and will provide fans with the opportunity to enjoy multicultural pregame entertainment.

“With the success of Hispanic Heritage Day the past 17 years, we want to provide a similar experience at Chase Field throughout the entire season,” says D-backs president and CEO Derrick Hall. “The D-backs are proud of our diverse fan base and we are excited to celebrate the many cultures of those who live in the Valley.”

Los D-backs Fiesta de la Familia will begin at 11am on April 12 and 26 along the Gila River Casinos Plaza and will consist of a street festival atmosphere, including food trucks, live music and local entertainment provided by the D-backs, Fry’s Food Stores, Little Debbie and WingStop.

For additional information, visit www.dbacks.com.

middle level and high school students across America for outstanding volunteer service.

PV High School is part of the Paradise Valley Unified School District, which serves more than 32,000 elementary, middle and high school students in 44 schools in Northeast Phoenix and Scottsdale.

The district extends from 7th Avenue to Pima Road, and Northern Avenue to Jomax Road. The district has been recognized nationally for its outstanding educational programs.

For information, call 602.449.2000 or visit www.pvschools.net.

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Community Meetings To Be Held The next Town Hall Meeting at the Anthem Civic Building will be held Friday, April 10, from 9-11am. Speakers will include State Representative Noel Campbell, Pete Weaver, Maricopa County Emergency Management office and Adam Liarraga, National Flood Insurance Program.

The Anthem Civic Building is located at 3701 West Anthem Way (southeast corner of Anthem Way and Venture Drive). For additional information, visit www. onlineatanthem.com.

The next New River/Desert Hills Community Association community meeting will be held Tuesday, April 14, at Daisy Mountain Fire Department Station #141, 43814 North New River Road. The meeting will be held from 7:30-9pm. For information, visit www.newriver-deserthillscommunityassociation.org.

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The Anthem Community Council will hold its semi-annual Go Green event April 25, 8am-12pm at the ACC Community Park lower parking lot, 41703 North Gavilan Peak Parkway.

Representatives from Republic Services (Allied Waste), Pro-Shred, Westech Recyclers and Big Brothers/Big Sisters make the event possible for Anthem residents to recycle items including electronics, personal documents, latex paint (up to five gallons), prescription and non-prescription drugs.

Westech Recyclers and Allied Waste will recycle acceptable electronics and other paper, plastic, metal and glass-based recyclable items. Pro-Shred will provide secure destruction of household sensitive materials including bank statements, check stubs and credit card offers. The following items will not be accepted for shredding: business documents, metal, CDs, tapes, disks, binder clips and three-ring binders.

Big Brothers/ Big Sisters will assist residents with clothing donations and provide tax-deductible donation receipts. Acceptable items include clothing, toys, linens and small household items such as lamps, décor and small appliances.

Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) will provide an opportunity for residents to recycle prescription and non-prescription drugs (pills only; no liquids).

“This event gets bigger every year thanks to the support of our many sponsors and the participation of Anthem residents who understand the importance of recycling and proper disposal practices to protect our environment,” says ACC community operations officer Neal Shearer.

Participants must provide one form of Anthem residency identification before recycling items. Residents are asked to enter from Whitman Drive and exit onto Gavilan Peak Parkway to assist with traffic flow, and must be in line by 12pm to participate. For additional information and a complete list of acceptable items, visit www.onlineatanthem.com/go-green or contact the Anthem Community Council at 623.742.6050.

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Celebrate Spring With A Carefree Weekend

April in Carefree

By Mayor Les Peterson

• April 4: Zumbathon – Dancing/Fitness Fund Raiser, Foothills Food Bank • April 10-12: Magic Bird’s Second Annual Carefree Days Festival • April 18: Kiwanis Annual Pancake Breakfast • April 18: Garden Seminar, Landscape Design, 9:30-11:30am Welcome to Carefree and discover all it has to offer! Go to www.visitcarefree.com for information.

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The Town of Carefree invites Valley residents to celebrate spring with carefree spirit at Magic Bird Festival’s Second Annual Carefree Days.

The three-day arts and entertainment event takes place from 10am-5pm, Friday, April 10, through Sunday, April 12, at the Carefree Desert Gardens and Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, 101 Easy Street in the heart of Carefree.

With over 75 art and craft exhibitors, the free outdoor festival features spectacular one-of-a-kind handcraft designs and artwork.

The entire show is woven throughout the town’s beautiful botanical gardens, with Carefree’s famous sundial at its center. Attendees will appreciate the intimate atmosphere and surrounding mountain landscape.

Local performer Dakota Kid will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Known for singing popular country

Designing With Native Plants “Why natives?” asks author and landscape architect Judy Mielke. “The Southwestern deserts contain some of the most unique natural landscapes in the world.”

Native plants are being lost to development at an alarming rate. By incorporating natives into planned landscapes, a small part of the desert ecosystem can be restored. Residents can look to the desert for inspiration and see how to blend some of that natural beauty into one’s own landscape. Due to extended drought conditions throughout the Southwest, all the more reason to grow natives.

Carefree Desert Gardens will welcome back Mielke, a plant expert, landscape architect and author of Native Plants for Southwestern Landscapes, Saturday, April 18, at 9:30am. Mielke will raffle one of her books and offer others for sale. There will also be a plant raffle.

This will be the last of the Spring 2015 season of gardening seminars. The program will run until around 12pm in the Town Council Chambers located in the U.S. Post Office Building, 100 Easy Street in Carefree.

A $5 (or more) donation is appreciated to support these programs. For additional information, call 480.488.3686.

western and classic rock tunes, his act takes center stage in the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion.

Additional entertainment includes blue grass favorites from the New Deal Trio, as well as dance performances by the Desert Cactus Kickers. Colorful side act Chase Archer will play host to surprise juggling performances throughout the weekend.

Magic Bird’s festive food court offers popular Southwest eats, with local food trucks, including Grilled Addiction, adding extra flavor to the menu.

Carefree Days honors the Town of Carefree and its unique desert-mountain setting that has flourished into a cultural destination. Founded by KT Palmer and Tom Darlington in 1959, Carefree embodies the true Southwest offering a wealth of attractions and entertainment for locals and visitors.

For additional information, call 480.488.2014 or visit www.magicbirdfestivals.com.

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Warm sunshine, blooming desert flowers, renowned restaurants and high caliber events. That has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? It’s true. April is one of the most beautiful months of the year in Carefree and the MAYOR Town of Carefree Sonoran desert.

We have had wonderful 480.488.3686 www.carefree.org early spring rains, so the cacti and the desert flowers will be in full bloom. Take that short drive up to Carefree and discover them for yourself.

While you are here, stroll through our desert gardens located in the Downtown Carefree Village Center and view our many rare specimens.

Relax in our casual seating areas scattered around the gardens. Bring the kids along for activities and engaging play areas to enjoy.

Time it right and the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion located in our Village Center will be booked with concerts and festivals for the whole family!

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Chamber Business Breakfast The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce invites area residents and businesses to its next early morning networking event, to be held April 30. Join the Chamber every last Thursday of the month from 8-9:30am at Harold’s Corral, 6895 East Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek, and get to know those who are doing business in Carefree, Cave Creek and surrounding areas.

The cost for the breakfast event is $7 for members and $10 for non-members. The Chamber Business Breakfast is sponsored by APS. For additional information, call 480.488.3381 or visit www.carefreecavecreek.org.

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The Desert Foothills Family YMCA is holding a free community event to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active.

Desert Foothills Family YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day is a part of the Y’s national initiative. This year’s event, held Saturday, April 25, from 9am-12pm, will feature interactive games and a bounce house. Kids and families can come for fun, be active and learn new ways to create healthy and lasting routines for the entire family. Desert Foothills Family YMCA will also be waiving its joining fee (regularly $100) on Healthy Kids Day for memberships. Facility members are eligible for discounts on their summer programs.

Desert Foothills Family YMCA is located at 34250 North 60th Street in Scottsdale. For more information, call 480.596.9622 or visit www.valleyymca.org/ desertfoothills.

Cave Creek Unified School District (CCUSD) Superintendent Dr. Debbi Burdick will host informal coffees for the CCUSD community. Coffee & Conversation will be held at the District office, 33016 North 60th Street in Scottsdale. The next event will be held April 10 at 9am. Those wishing to attend should RSVP one week prior to jscotto@ccusd93.org. For additional information, call 480.575.2016 or visit www.ccusd93.org.

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Italian-Mexican Eatery Now Open In Carefree

However it’s the food that steals the show.

“I gotta confess I was terrified to introduce these recipes to the crowd, but they are loving it! And our kitchen is ridiculously tiny so it’s not easy!” laughs Chrissy.

Sample the white enchiladas in a rich pasilla chili cream sauce, Mushroom Zucchini Lasagna or seemingly simple Chrissy’s Angus burger with smoked Gouda, Applewood smoked bacon, real avocado, green chili and mushrooms.

“I think it will be the best burger in town! How can you go wrong when it’s fresh?” says Chrissy.

Guido Garcias is located at 7212 East Ho Road in Carefree. For information, call 480.488.7000 or visit www.guidogarcias.net..

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The home of a half Mexican, half Italian tortoise mascot, Guido Garcias is also one of the newest food eatery to open up in Carefree.

Cave Creek residents Troy and Christina McDonald, owners of Brugos Pizza in North Scottsdale, have thrown their hat into the ring once again with this new half Mexican cantina/half Italian ristorante located in historic Spanish Village.

“We wanted to give folks a different experience by offering unique homemade food in a laid back outdoor cantina environment with good pricing. We don’t really have that up here and it was needed,” says Christina “Chrissy” McDonald.

Architecturally interesting, Guido Garcias was originally built by Tom Darlington, founder of Carefree.

“Everywhere you look one can see remarkable workmanship and true art that can never be duplicated.”

Chrissy says.

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Downsizing Or Rightsizing?

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

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Recently, Kathie and I began talking about downsizing.

We are thinking of the time in the future when we will sell our house and move to a smaller one to lower our costs. The idea unsettles and saddens me. Our house is not opulent, but it is our dream house. Its feng shui gives us a sense of harmony and peace. Our view of Black Mountain connects us to ALLEN NOHRE nature’s majesty, and when we are in our house we have that wonderful feeling of deeply Writer being home. If we downsize, will the new house, townhome or condo give us the feelings we so treasure?

I remember going through business and corporate downsizing. They were painful experiences because they always meant a loss of jobs for some and more work for those who stayed.

Downsizing consultants advised top management to stop using the word, “downsizing” and instead use the euphemism, “rightsizing,” a word that I thought was phony.

Even though I haven’t liked the word rightsizing, it might be the right word for our situation. Kathie, a Realtor, has customers who are happily moving to smaller homes that better meet their needs. They are making changes to find a home that is right for them at this time in their lives. She tells me they are looking forward to rightsizing!

Is a smaller house less prestigious, indicating less success, and less status?

If that is what is bothering me, I need to do some serious self-examination of my values. Bigger is not better, and small is beautiful. Despite my worries, I do believe that a different and less costly house can be a place that feels like home.

When the time is right (hopefully, not too soon), I will embrace moving to the home that is right for us – a sanctuary for our souls.

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Los Portales Gallery Reopens In Carefree After an absence of 32 years, Richard and Blanca Smith have reopened Los Portales Gallery on the corner of Hum and Easy Street in Carefree. This husband/wife team specializes in welded bronze and copper sculptures. They are particularly known for their aspen tree wall sculptures, which they can make in any size, color or design to meet the clients’ needs. Even before they started their first gallery in Carefree in 1972, Richard and his parents, Harry and Maggie Smith, operated gift shops and galleries in Carefree. In fact, Maggie opened the very first retail outlet in Carefree in the old Elbow Bend Building in 1960.

When the Spanish Village opened in 1970 they moved to this new location, and they had the first retail shops in the Los Portales Building even before it was fully completed in 1972. Richard and October Grove Blanca opened their own gallery there soon after.

In the intervening years since they left Carefree in 1983, Richard and Blanca with their children Rick and Kelly, also professional artists, have exhibited their artwork throughout the US. They are represented in many leading art galleries in such far-flung locations as Vail, Aspen, Jackson, Park City, Lake Tahoe, Mendocino, Whistler B. C., Calgary and many others.

Los Portales Gallery is open Tuesday through Sunday 10am-5pm. Richard and Blanca invite all to come in to view their artwork, chat about old times, or, who knows, commission a piece of their very own. For additional information, contact Blanca at 623.282.0055 or via email: sculpturebybell@yahoo.com.

The Foothills Community Foundation will host a lecture titled “Carefree History and the characters that helped shape the town” at the Holland Community Center April 7 from 7-8:30pm.

The lecture is part of the MindQuest Lecture Series and will be presented by Gerry Jones. The topic will cover how Carefree got its name, who its visionaries were and more as Jones unravels the town’s history and reveals some humorous incidents about its founders and some of its citizens.

The presentation is free to MindQuest members and $10 for non-members.

For additional information, contact Foothills Community Foundation at 480.488.1090 or visit www.azfcf.org.

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Almarte By Keystone Homes: Luxurious Desert Living One of the newest communities

by Keystone Homes, Almarte brings its luxurious amenities to the intimate desert town of Carefree. Almarte offers the best of both worlds, as it is surrounded by stunning desert and endless starry skies at night, yet is just a short walk to the quaint Gas Lamp District of Downtown Carefree, with several restaurants, bars, galleries, specialty boutiques and coffee shops. With the shopping delights of Kierland and the Scottsdale Quarter located in North Scottsdale, a short 25 minute drive south, residents are also never far from all of the big city amenities located in the Phoenix metro area, including Phoenix Sky Harbor airport, which is a short 50 minute drive.

Almarte offers 24 residences, with three single and two-story floor plans ranging from 1,800-2,499 square feet. The energy-efficient, luxury homes are priced beginning in the low $400’s.

Almarte is located north of the intersection of Cave Creek Road and Hum Road. For information, call 480.220.7139 or visit www.keystonehomesaz.com.

DFT Takes Audience Over The Rainbow

A Zumbathon charity event, benefiting the Foothills Food Bank, will be held Saturday, April 4, 10am-12pm.

The event, hosted by Zumba instructor Patricia Martelly, will be energized with a live DJ. The National Anthem will be sung by Julian Camarena – a nationally known, local singer-song writer and music producer. Zumba instructors from various local gyms and dance studios will keep the energy fun and lively with easy to follow dance moves to Latino and world rhythms. No previous dance experience needed to have a blast.

The Zumbathon will be held at the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion in the Carefree Gardens at Carefree Town Center, 101 Easy Street in Carefree.

Ticket prices are $20 for adults; $15 for students (11-18 years old); $10 for children. Tickets are available online at http://letsdanceawayhunger. brownpapertickets.com. One hundred percent of the proceeds from this family-friendly event will go to the food bank.

To learn more about Foothills Food Bank, visit www.foothillsfoodbank.com. For additional information on the event, visit www.facebook. com/events/1559495000987522.

The upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz, a Desert Foothills Youth Theater production (cast ages eight to 19), will take audiences on an adventure to discover what lies over the rainbow.

Dorothy dreams of escape from her dreary life but never expects what is waiting for her when a cyclone transports her and her house to the Land of Oz. This version of the show includes songs from the popular movie that starred Judy Garland.

Directed by Mark-Alan C. Clemente, with music direction by Daniel Kurek, The Wizard of Oz is a sure-fire family pleaser.

The show runs May 8-17 on the Main Stage at Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, 33606 North 60th Street Scottsdale. For additional information, contact Desert Foothills Theater at 480.488.1981 or visit www.dftheater.org.

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At a recent Council meeting, an agenda item was presented having to do with Morning Star Road, or what is known as Annexation Area 96-1.

The matter was a straightforward consideration of whether or not to extend an agreement another 10 years.

Residents from Area 96-1 favored the extension.

MAYOR Town of Cave Creek Citizens from the west side, however, spoke against adding years to the existing timeline, which still 480.488.1400 www.cavecreek.org had seven years remaining of the agreement.

Westside citizens used to have access to town via New River Road. An act of nature – the Great Rains of ’93 – changed all that when after 15 days of non-stop downpour, the Cave Creek Wash was, well, re-designed. West to east access via New River Road was no longer possible.

That left Morning Star as a possible corridor.

However, a component to acquiring Spur Cross in 2000 was annexing what was then a county island, Area 96-1. In return for allowing annexation, the Town offered a 25-year arrangement whereby Morning Star Road would be left basically in its native state.

Morning Star would not be an east-west corridor.

Morning Star citizens feel their rural lifestyle is threatened.

Westside citizens feel cut off, like they’re “stepchildren” of the community. Both sides have valid points.

Government cannot solve all issues by vote that arise in the public arena, and Council should never play the role of Solomon with its citizens. But what government can do is create the environment for discussion and dialogue among citizens to listen to their different points of view. That’s the purpose a forum serves: hearing others’ voices.

This matter is important to citizens, therefore it’s important to Council. A Council makes best decisions after all citizens’ voices have been heard.

Assistance For Area Veterans Available This month, area veterans can receive one-on-one assistance from a Veterans Administration case manager, with referrals to community-based organizations with funding assistance, as well as employment assistance, including: employment assessments, career guidance, job development and referrals to training and apprenticeship opportunities.

Events will be held Tuesdays in April (April 7, 14, 21 and 28) at the Desert Foothills Library from 9:30-11:30am. No registration is required.

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

Garden of Eatin’ Sprouts In Cave Creek

Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center has created a new Garden of Eatin’ program to provide fresh produce and seedling starter pots for the more than 2,500 families, seniors and individuals it serves throughout the northern desert foothills communities. The two gardens will not only provide foodstuff for families, but also will provide potted plants so the food bank’s customers can learn how to grow fresh produce on their own. The raised, enclosed gardens are 15’x30’ and 15’x40’ each.

“Our volunteers built beautiful gardens behind the food bank so we can grow fresh strawberries, carrots, corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, spinach, herbs, cilantro, melons and beans for the families we serve,” says Pam DiPietro, executive director of Foothills Food Bank. “We are excited to offer this new food resource to those in need and to show clients how to cultivate their own food for meals.”

Two master gardeners, Karen Silva and Joanne Rebollo, are guiding the garden programming.

The Greens ‘R Great program shows clients how to grow their own vegetables in a pot provided by the food bank.

“This fresh produce program gives our clients the opportunity to actively participate in their own nutritional sources,” says DiPietro. “In addition, they grow their own healthy, fresh produce and receive nutritional guidance. Greens ‘R Great, which has been ongoing since fall, already has stimulated those who are able to volunteer and participate in the gardens at the food bank.”

In addition to the volunteers, many organizations helped bring the garden and potted plant program to life. They include Boulder Creek Pools and Spas (construction supervision and management); McKenzie Brothers of Cave Creek (contractor of record); Elrod Fence (fencing enclosure); Desert Foothills Landscape (irrigation system); Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty (corporate sponsor); Cave Creek Building Supply (construction materials); Walmart Cave Creek (gardening supplier); and Terroir Seeds (starter seeds).

Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center has initiated a fund-raising effort to support the costs associated with the start-up and ongoing maintenance of the garden program. On Wednesday, April 22, from 5-7pm, the food bank will host the Garden of Eatin’ Meetin’ – a recognition event to thank contributors and volunteers for their work in bringing the Garden of Eatin’ program to life. The public is welcome to attend.

The Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center provides emergency food, financial assistance and other life necessities and resources to individuals and families in the desert foothills, which encompasses a 180-square mile area that includes Black Canyon City, Cave Creek, Carefree, Anthem, Desert Hills, New River, North Scottsdale and North Phoenix.

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

Big Bronco, a western and Southwestern furniture and home décor with specialty accessory and gifts, is celebrating 15 years in business “Living the West Dream” on Saturday, April 25, from 5-8pm.

According to owner Faith Weinberg, the special anniversary event will feature live music, the beginning of the end-of-season sale and food and beverage, among other activities.

A piece from the Dennis Hendricks Collection

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“Ten percent of all sale proceeds will benefit two 501(c)(3) organizations,” says Weinberg, “In addition to saying thank you to the community, residents and visitors who support us year-round, it is a time to give back to the community at-large.”

Mary Hoffman, a Mesa-based singer songwriter, will provide the live music. Hoffman, winner of the Arizona State University Idol

competition in 2004 is a country music aficionado.

The two 501(c)(3) organizations that will benefit from the sales of all categories of western furnishings and accessories are Triple R Horse Rescue and Arizona Equine Rescue Organization, Inc. Triple R Horse Rescue rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes horses surrendered to its care. The Arizona Equine Rescue Organization, Inc. is a highly specialized health center for rescue horses that require intensive medical care. The organizations will be present for the event and Triple R Horse Rescue plans to bring miniature horses for guests to enjoy.

In addition, the store recently acquired several pieces from the renowned Dennis Hendricks Collection. The furniture showcases 100-year-old Brazilian hardwood reclaimed furniture made from old farm implements and equipment and parts of old sugar mills and are embellished with copper accents, resulting in striking desks, tables and carts. Collectors should not want to wait long to check out these pieces.

Big Bronco and its Furniture Barn , located at 6602 East Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, carry distinctive artisan and one-of-a-kind western and rustic furniture and accessories. For more information, call 480.575.1357 or visit www.bigbroncocavecreek.com.

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Archaeology Society Meeting The Desert Foothills Chapter of the Arizona Archaeology Society, based in Cave Creek, will hold its next meeting April 8, beginning at 7pm. The topic for the meeting is 1890s local cowboy archaeologists who excavated thousands of prehistoric perishable artifacts from alcoves in southeastern Utah. Most of these objects were shipped to museums outside of the Southwest, where they were largely forgotten by archaeologists and the public. Who were these early collectors; where did these objects go; and what insights do they provide about the clothing, creativity, and daily lives of the early inhabitants of southeastern Utah? In the “Re-excavating the past: New Work with Ancient Textiles, Baskets, Wood, and Hides from Southeastern Utah” presentation, Dr. Laurie Webster discusses her recent research with these early collections and highlights some of the extraordinary 1000 to 2000-year-old textiles, baskets, hides, wooden implements and other perishable artifacts recovered from these archaeological sites.

The presenter, Webster, has an association with the Arizona State Museum and Crow Canyon Archaeological Center as well as Research Associate at the American Museum of Natural History and a visiting scholar in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Arizona.

The event will be held at the Foothill Community Center 34250 North 60th Street in Scottsdale to ensure enough seating capacity. For more information, visit www.azarchsoc.org/desertfoothills.

Annual Pet Blessing To Be Held The Fifth Annual Pet Blessing will take place in the courtyard at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Cave Creek Saturday, April 11.

A brief service will begin at 10am, followed by individual blessings, St. Francis medals and treats for every pet attending.

Every year, a local group saddles up and rides to the church to participate in the blessing. Following protocol, horses are blessed first, followed by the largest group in attendance – dogs. On average, 80 to 100 dogs attend the blessing. The event hopes to attract a variety of different animals this year – the first four years have only seen one cat, a cockatiel and a bunny.

Good Shepherd will be collecting a voluntary donation this year to benefit The Fetch Foundation and its Fido Bag project. Firefighters from the Cave Creek Fire Department will be on hand at the blessing to demonstrate how the Fido Bags work to save pet’s lives in the event of a fire. Learn more about The Fetch Foundation at www.thefetchfoundation.com.

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church is located at 6502 East Cave Creek Road.

For more information, call 480.488.3283 or visit www.goodshepherdaz.org.

Hope for Horses Gala

Harold’s Cave Creek Corral will host an evening of food, a cash raffle and a silent auction at the Cave Creek Museum Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser, Sunday, April 12. Food and drink will include spaghetti, garlic bread, and salad and ice tea and water. There will be a “cash and carry” bar for coffee and other drinks. The cost is $15 for adults, $7 for children age five to 11 and children under five are free. Tickets are available at the Cave Creek Museum or at the door.

Harold’s is located at 895 East Cave Creek Road. The event will be held from 4-7pm. Volunteer opportunities are also available. For information, call 480.488.2764 or visit www.cavecreekmuseum.org.

Annual Golf Tournament The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce will host its annual golf tournament at Tatum Ranch Monday, April 13. Enjoy 18 holes of golf, a hole-in-one contest, raffle prizes, complimentary photo and dinner and award presentation.

The tournament takes place from 11am7pm and the cost is $125 per player. Tatum Ranch Golf Club is located at 29888 North Tatum Ranch Drive, Cave Creek.

For information call 480.488.3381 or visit www.carefreecavecreek.org.

Dance Lessons Harold’s Corral will help residents beef up their boot scoot throughout the month with dance lessons. Presented every Friday night beginning at 8pm, the lessons are free.

Harold’s Corral is located at 6895 East Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. For more information, call 480.488.1906 or visit www.haroldscorral.com.

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Every year, hundreds of horses and burros from around the country find themselves in need of forever homes, and Triple R Horse Rescue is there to help by focusing the community on the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing of the horses in its care.

The organization will host its third annual Hope for Horses Gala Saturday, October 3, from 5-9pm at the Carefree Resort and Conference Center in Carefree to help support its efforts.

According to Ken Bacher, president of Triple R Horse Rescue, the 2015 event will feature Mary Hoffman, a Mesa singer/songwriter as entertainment for the event.

In addition, Robert J. Leary, the volunteer head coach and founder for ASU’s western equestrian team, will serve as master of ceremonies and auctioneer for the event.

This year’s event also will feature dinner, silent and live auction items and special surprise announcements.

Interested donors can submit auction items for the event.

Contact Terilynn Meeker at 602.999.0794 or by email at terilynn@triplerhorserescueaz. com. For information about the fundraiser, call Courtney Olson at 480.532.1991. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased at www.triplerhorserescueaz. com or via email to sallie@ triplerhorserescueaz.com.

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Food Truck Roundup Every second Thursday, town folk can enjoy the offerings of a variety of food trucks at the Cave Creek Food Truck Roundup. The event takes place at Wild West Mall (www.wildwestmall.net), 6032 East Cave Creek Road, from 5-8:30pm.

Food trucks participate on a rotating basis and include Aioli Burgers, Buzzn Bees, Burgers Amore!, Focoso Pizza, Frank’s Urban Hotdogs, Frosted Frenzy, Grilled Addiction, Hao Bao Chinese, Luncha Libra, Q Up BBQ, Queso Good, Roasted Shallot, Rocka Belly, Satay Hut, Spice It Up and The Sugared Cakery.

For more information, call 480.575.0069.

Cave Creek Trail Run The Sixth Annual Cave Creek Trail Run (CCTR) takes place April 14 north of Cave Creek by Spur Cross Conversation Ranch. The day will include a 2K Kid’s Desert Fun Run, 5K Run Walk and 10k Run. The 10K Run starts at 7am, 2K Kid’s starts at 7:05am and 5K Run/Walk starts at 7:15am. This year’s sponsor is REI. CCTR’s goal is to preserve open space land for future use in outdoor recreation, conservation and preservation. The Town of Cave Creek, in partnership with Desert Foothills Land Trust is engaging in a monumental effort to preserve 4, 000 acres of pristine Sonoran Desert lands surrounding Cave Creek.

This trail run is not only a fundraising event; it is also an event to raise awareness of our beautiful desert. All of the proceeds will go towards the purchase of this open space land.

The route will take participants through pristine Sonoran Desert. The primitive trails wind through sandy washes, up over hills and down the other side, over loose rock and stiff ones too. There is going to be one egg hidden on each route. Whoever brings it back to the finish line will receive a special prize.

For information, or to sign up to race or volunteer, visit www.cavecreektrailrun.com.

Wildflower Walks And More At Spur Cross The Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area is the place to be to explore wildflowers this month.

The three-hour stroll along the Spur Cross and Tortuga Trails will showcase some of the wildflowers found in the park and allow visitors to explore the beauty of the conservation area. Wildflower Walks take place April 1, 3 and 8 from 9am-12pm, and will be led by Ranger Kevin Smith. The cost is $3 per person Other events throughout the month include a Full Moon Hike, Friday Fitness Walks, Rock Art of Spur Cross, Elephant Mountain Fortress Hike and exploration of Cacti of Spur Cross.

Spur Cross Ranch is located at 44000 North Spur Cross Road in Cave Creek. For information, contact Kevin Smith, Park ranger, at 480.488.6623 or e-mail kevinsmith@mail.maricopa.gov. A full calendar of events is available at www.maricopa.gov/parks/spur_cross.

Wildflower photo courtesy of Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area

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The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce was on hand for the celebration of expansion at Bryan’s Black Mountain BBQ in March. Learn more at www.carefreecavecreek.org or at www.bryansbarbecue.com.

The Desert Foothills Library hosts a number of events throughout the month for residents of all ages. A few of the free events for children this month are: Knowing & Growing University: Stay & Play Held Thursdays from April 9 – May 15, beginning at 10:30am, as part of a grant from the Scottsdale Library, this six-week series focuses on play-based learning for children up to age five, and their parents/caregivers. Each session will feature local resource professionals who address a variety of early childhood topics. Space is limited to 20 children. Call to register.

Peter & the Wolf: Musical Story Adults and children of all ages are invited to musicologist Fran Rosenthal’s presentation of the all-time favorite story, Peter and the Wolf, Saturday, April 18, 10:30am12pm. Geared to ages six and up.

Registration is requested.

Lego Club Bring an imagination and build Legos. Geared to children ages three to 12, the event will be held Thursday, April 23, from 4-5pm. Younger children may need parental guidance,

O is for Ocean Literacy & Art Activities Friday, April 24, from 11am-12pm, children up to the age of six will enjoy a variety of literacy-based activities that can help build a foundation of pre-reading skills and art projects that will delight the senses.

Activities include: patterning and sequencing, letter recognition and several art projects. Snack provided.

Call to register.

Story Kids – Preschool Storytime Tuesdays all month, beginning at 9:45am, children ages two-anda-half to six, or those who have not yet entered kindergarten, are encouraged to join a 30-minute storytime featuring books, music, flannel stories and puppets. Each week there will be an activity of some kind that follows the stories. Some weeks it may be a movement or music activity, and other weeks will include an art activity. Siblings are welcome.

Registration is not required.

The library is located at 38443 North Schoolhouse Road in Cave Creek. For additional information, call 480.488.2286 or visit www.desertfoothillslibrary.org.

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Kid’s Explore Kids will explore paper-making as both an art and science Thursday, April 16, from 4-5pm. After, kids can try some basic paper-folding techniques to create origami creatures. Come dressed to get a little messed. Geared to ages four to 10.

Call to register.

but are welcome to attend and use the bigger blocks. April theme is ‘castles,’ but children may build other things.

Registration is not required.

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Farmers Market & Art on the Avenue

Slide Into Fountain Hills

FHT Brings Classic Fables To The Stage Fountain Hills Theater will present The Fabulous Fable Factory April 10-19.

This delightful story of an inquisitive youngster who discovers an old factory operated by a mysterious Mr. Aesop and an assembly line of “fable-makers.” Some of Aesop’s most famous fables including The Ant and the Grasshopper, The Lion and the Mouse, The Tortoise and the Hare and others are presented and the youngster surprises everyone with a remarkable moral making ability. The play is written by Joseph Robinette and based on his musical of the same name.

Ticket prices are $18 for adults and $15 for youth. Fountain Hills Theater is located at 11445 North Saguaro Boulevard. For more information, call 480.837.9661 or visit www.fhtaz.org.

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For the first time in Arizona, a one-of-a-kind slip and slide event, Slide the City is coming to Fountain Hills. Cool off from the scorching Arizona sun with more than 1,000 feet of slip and slide fun along Palisades Boulevard, 15899 East Palisades Boulevard.

In addition to the main slip and slide attraction, the event will also feature water games, food, music and much more. All sliders must slide on a tube – bring your own or tubes may be purchased at the event. Any participant who purchases a Triple slider or VIP slider package will receive a tube free of charge. All VIP sliders will get the chance to slide one hour prior to the official start of the event, as well as an addition hour after the close of the event.

The event is open on Saturday, April 25, from 11am-5pm. VIP sliding is open from 10am-6pm.

For early registration and ticket purchase, visit www.slidethecity.com. All participants who register early will receive early bird ticket prices. Available slide options are one slide, three slides or unlimited slides. For additional information, visit www.experiencefountainhills.com.

The Fountain Hills Farmers Market and Art on the Avenue season will wrap this month.

The Fountain Hills Farmers Market is a showcase for local, organic produce and premium handcrafted foods. Look for free-range chickens and eggs, grassfed beef and lamb, dry-cured bacon, hand-milled flour, milk, honey and plenty of other goodies like sea salts, jams, jellies, relish, mustard, wild-caught salmon, loose leaf teas, bread and baked goods, pastries and more.

Art on the Avenue is now in its fifth season. Visitors and residents alike will walk among talented artists presenting everything from charming crafts to impressive works of art.

Weekly you will see oil paintings, acrylics, watercolors, photography, pottery and mixed media which includes metal, wood, granite and fiber art. Also, unique clothing, jewelry, purses, stain glass and beautiful wood furniture. Artists are opened to commission work, which many folks have taken advantage of.

The events take place Thursdays from 11am-5pm at 16705 East Avenue of the Fountains. The Farmers Market and Art on the Avenue open in October each year and run through the end of April.

For more information, visit www.fhfarmersmarket.com.

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FOREVER FAMILIES / BY SARA CLAWSON Aid to Adoption of Special Kids

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PSA Sheds Light On Child Abuse In America Childhelp, a nonprofit advocating for abused and neglected children, has partnered with soap opera stars, “E! News” correspondents and film actors to raise awareness of the staggering statistics surrounding child abuse in the U.S. The #FiveTooMany PSA brings to light the fact that nearly five children in the U.S. die each day from child abuse or neglect and that is #FiveTooMany.

The PSA will air in April during National Child Abuse Prevention Month and for the Childhelp National Day of Hope on April 7.

“Childhelp has built a 56-year legacy of dedication to the prevention, intervention and treatment of child abuse and neglect,” says Sara O’Meara, co-founder, CEO and chairman of the board for Arizona-based Childhelp. “The commitment of our supporters and celebrity ambassadors who have lent their names to this public service announcement proves that the world is filled with caring people who want to help end child abuse in the U.S.” In 2000, Congress passed a resolution designating the first Wednesday of each April as the Childhelp National Day of Hope. This day is held for honoring and remembering the children who have lost their lives due to abuse and neglect and provide hope and healing to those still suffering in silence.

A report of child abuse is made every 10 seconds and nearly 3.3 million reports of child abuse are made annually. Childhelp’s programs work to solve these issues daily.

For more information visit www.childhelp.org/end-five-many.

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Puzzle is a medium hair black female who is very outgoing and loves to play.

Dangly feather toys are her favorite! She likes being petted and she also likes being brushed. She does well with other cats.

Adoption fee is $35.

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

Alex is playing a game of word association.

Family: “People that care for each other. People who protect each other no matter what and people who can trust each other,” he answers.

Home: “A place where you have a roof over your head. It doesn’t really matter if it’s a trailer or a really fancy home as long as you have a roof over your head. It’s anywhere you can feel safe.”

Love: “I would have to say love is not just a feeling, but how you can express yourself and it’s where you care for the other no matter what.”

Family, home and love are forever Alex is a caring, kind and goodsought by the 14-year-old. Currently natured 14-year-old. He enjoys living in a foster home, Alex has reading, art and videogames. searched for a forever family since 2010.

“I think about it a lot,” he says. “Being able to have a forever family instead of bouncing from house to house in the system.”

Alex doesn’t ask for much. Parents and sisters would be nice.

“I don’t really think anything matters, as long as I get along with them, we have some stuff in common and we both think it’s a good match,” he says.

The ninth-grader has a lot to offer a family, too. Alex is caring, kind and goodnatured. He enjoys reading, art and videogames.

“I like to draw and read. When I draw, I’m able to express myself, like how I feel,” he says. “And when reading, I like to learn something new. I’ll read just about anything.”

He also enjoys art, specifically anime.

“What I really want to do is be able to go to college and be an art teacher,” Alex says. “I want to show people how to do things, how to express their feelings through art.”

For more information, call 602.254.2275 or visit www.aask-az.com.

Celebrating Sixty Years Of Helping Kids Achieve Success Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona (BBBSAZ) is turning 60 and will celebrate in a big way April 16 at the JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort and Spa. The event will recognize community volunteers and donors who have supported the agency to help more than 50,000 children over its 60 year history and will include dinner, a short program, award recognitions and mystery boxes. BBBSAZ will recognize six partners for their contributions to the agency. The awards include: Larry Fitzgerald – Common Good Award Quarles & Brady – President’s Award Savers Thrift Stores – Chairman’s Award Jack In The Box – Enterprise Award CBS 5 AZ KPHO – Community Impact Award Copperpoint Mutual Insurance Company – The Big Impact Award Big Brothers and Big Sisters will be in attendance with their Little Brothers and Sisters to share stories of their relationship and how it has impacted their lives.

JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort and Spa is located at 5402 East Lincoln Drive in Scottsdale. For more information, call 602.264.BIGS or visit www.bbbsaz.org.

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MUSINGS OF A DISTRACTIBLE MIND

BY HOPE H. OZER I ride up. I walk a ways. I ride down.

I exit. Door 28. LH insists that there is no such door. There is Door 28. I’m looking right at it! I am so confused.

Had I noticed the ticket counters?

Had I noticed the lack of baggage carousels?

Nope. And nope.

I go back inside. Again.

I go up again. Down again. I’m at Departures. Again. I know that this time as I am paying attention.

Ticket counters. No carousels.

Check. Anyone watching has got to think I’m a nut job.

I’m in the midst of a Kingston Trio nightmare, “He may ride forever ‘neath the streets of Boston. He’s the man who never returned.” I’m the girl who never returned.

I may never get out of the @#$%&^* terminal! This is taking longer than the flight did. This distractible mind has still not tuned into the fact that the escalator was short.

Here’s the deal: I landed on the B side.

Not the A side. On auto pilot (pardon the pun, again), I walked up the concourse, rode down the first escalator and headed out the door. Easy peasy.

The disconnect: The A side escalator is lonnnnnnnnng. It goes down two levels to baggage claim. The escalator I grab is not lonnnnnnnnng. Goes down only one.

Aha! Third time is obviously not the charm.

I choose the path of least resistance – take the elevator where it is CLEARLY MARKED “ARRIVALS.” There’s my honey.

Outside Door 8.

LH: “Didn’t you notice the escalator wasn’t long?”

Me: “Apparently not.”

He’s arranging to implant a GPS locator in my arm so he can find me in the future.

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

Her monthly columns previously written as “Publisher’s Pen” range from personal – some humorous, some poignant – to observations on life, and continue to be one of CST’s most enduring features.

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My granddaughter Oakley can navigate her way through the subway systems of NYC and tell anybody how to get anywhere in the five boroughs. She’s seven. Meanwhile, her “times ten” year old Glammie (moi!), can’t figure her way out of Sky Harbor Airport. What’s that’s all about!

I’ve flown in and out of this airport dozens if not hundreds of times. When I travel with LH, he leads (one of the rare occasions I allow that to happen) and I follow.

Steering my way through the terminal is rote. Sort of like when someone else is driving. You know where you’re going but don’t necessarily pay attention to specifically how you got there.

I’m returning from NYC. Alone. LH has been holding down the fort. He’ll pick me up when arrive. I love this man!

Our flights usually depart and arrive in Concourse A. Upon arrival, on auto pilot (pardon the pun!), we walk up the concourse, ride down the first (really lonnnnnnnnng) escalator to Arrivals and head out the door. Easy peasy.

I text LH. “Landed!” He responds, “Meet you on the south side. Text me when you’re coming down the escalator.”

I head down. I text him, “Outside!

Door 28. Near designated smoking area.”

Odd. Door 28? Hmmmmmm.

Don’t recall a Door 28. Don’t recall a smoking area, either. I dismiss the fleeting thought. It doesn’t compute in my distractible mind.

Nothing. Nada. Zero.

He responds, “O.K.” Then he phones.

Him: “Where are you?”

Me: “I’m outside Door 28.”

Him: “There is no Door 28. There is Door 8.”

Me: “Yes there is. I’m standing right under the sign.”

Him: “Goes from 1 to 8. What level are you on?”

Me: “I’m on the right level!” I insist (as I generally do).

I go back inside. I ask a porter, “What level am I on?” He says Departures.

“How do I get to Arrivals?” He tells me to go up this escalator and take the other one down.

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Health Education And Screenings Available Scottsdale Healthcare and John C. Lincoln Health Network will offer a number of free educational and low-cost screening opportunities in April.

Find Out if Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery is Right for You April 28, 6-7pm John C. Lincoln North Mountain, Cowden Center 9202 North Second Street, Barb’s Conference Room, Phoenix 480.882.4636; www.scottsdalespinesurgery.com

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Abrazo Health has released mobile apps for each of its six hospitals. The new mobile apps provide a daily, interactive, one-stop source for the latest health information, tips and news from Abrazo’s hospitals, including Paradise Valley Hospital in North Phoenix. Mobile apps are available for each hospital for most smartphones at the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.

“Developments in the field of mobile and smartphone technology have provided a great opportunity for hospitals to share information with patients anytime, anywhere. Abrazo Health hospital mobile apps make it easier for patients to have access to health information,” says Michele Finney, Market Chief Executive Officer.

Features include: • Find A Physician • Symptom checker • My Health Rec – Patient Portal • Healthcare news • Emergency room check-in online • Our health library • Classes and events • Hospital contact information and directions • Hospital services The mobile apps are part of Abrazo Health’s commitment to offer expanded digital health content.

Abrazo Health recently launched its new website, www.abrazohealth.com.

Minimally Invasive Knee Surgery Seminar April 21, 6-7pm John C. Lincoln Medical Office Building 1 on the Deer Valley campus 19841 North 27th Avenue, Room 400, Phoenix 480.882.4636; www.azkneereplacement.com Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for You? April 12, 1-3pm Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center 9003 East Shea Boulevard, Brady Conference CenterScottsdale 480.882.4636; www.bariatricsurgeryaz.com Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for You? April 14, 5:30-7pm Scottsdale Healthcare Thompson Peak Hospital 7400 East Thompson Peak Parkway, Parker Conference Center, Scottsdale 480.882.4636; www.bariatricsurgeryaz.com

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For details please visit www.chambersclinic.com

Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for You? April 19, 1-3pm Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center 9003 East Shea Boulevard, Brady Conference Center, Scottsdale 480.882.4636; www.bariatricsurgeryaz.com Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for You? April 29, 5:30-7pm Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn Medical Center 7301 East 4th Street, Suite 3, Scottsdale 480.882.4636; www.bariatricsurgeryaz.com Heart Health Screenings, $20 April 14, 16, 21, 28; 8am-12pm Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center 9003 East Shea Boulevard, Women’s Diagnostic Center, Scottsdale 480.882.4636; www.loweryourheartrisk.org

Drug Free AZ Classes For SUSD Parents Drug Free AZ will be presenting parenting classes for the Desert Mountain and Chaparral complexes, at Cheyenne Traditional School on several dates in April. The classes are free, and they are appropriate for parents of fifth through 12th grade students. Drug Free AZ provides parents with the necessary tools to manage the difficult teen years. Books, workbooks and material with information on drug and alcohol use will be handed out during the classes.

The classes are offered in both English and Spanish. For Spanish speakers, the dates are April 7, 14, 21. For English speakers, the dates are April 2, 9, 16 and 23.

For more information or to sign up for the classes, call Elonia Meade, Chaparral Complex community specialist at 480.273.1744.

Cheyenne Traditional School is located at 13636 North 100th Street in Scottsdale. All of the schools are part of the Scottsdale Unified School District.

For more information, visit http://susd.schoolfusion.us.

SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE

By James P. Lee, Ed.D and Anne Greenberg

According to a new report out last month, an overwhelming majority of parents with children participating in out-of-school time programs in Arizona were satisfied with both the variety of physical activity and the quality of healthy snacks and foods, adding to growing evidence that out-of-school time programs are an effective tool in preventing childhood obesity.

“This is particularly important in Arizona where a recent Kids Count Survey showed that nearly 40 percent of children and teens from 10 to 17 in 2012 were overweight or obese, a seven percent increase from 2003,” says Melanie McClintock, executive director of Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence.

“The Kids Count Report also showed that nearly 50 percent of children and teens don’t exercise regularly.”

The special report, released in March from a household survey conducted

by Shugoll Research for the Afterschool Alliance, Kids on the Move: Afterschool Programs Promoting Healthy Eating and Physical Activity, explores parents’ views about the role afterschool programs play in improving the health and physical fitness of their children. Findings are based on responses collected for America After 3PM from 30,000 U.S. households, including 261 in Arizona.

“Out-of-school time programs have a lasting positive impact on children’s health by providing nutritious snacks and meals, and opportunities for physical activity,” McClintock said. “Every day, they teach students about nutrition and fitness and many will carry those healthy habits with them for the rest of their lives.”

To see survey results as they relate to Arizona, visit www.azafterschool.org.

For the complete survey, visit www.afterschoolalliance.org.

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James P. Lee, Ed.D., is the Superintendent of the Paradise Valley Unified School District and Anne Greenberg is the Governing Board President of the Paradise Valley Unified School District.

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Afterschool Programs Can Play Key Role In Improving Children’s Wellbeing

Between the budget recently signed by the Governor and policymakers’ statements, one would think public school districts are flunking money management. They cite percentages of budgets not spent in the classroom, usually accompanied by intimations that non-classroom funding is superfluous.

However, the reality of K-12 public education shows how badly Arizona school districts have been decimated by cuts to education. The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities reports Arizona is the national leader in per-pupil cuts (21.8 percent) from fiscal years 2008-2013. The National Education Association released its 2014 report, ranking Arizona last for per-student funding. Our current per-pupil funding is still more than $1,000 less per student than it was in 2008.

That means school districts have had to make do with less even as we spent large sums in the classroom to teach curriculum geared to new standards, now under fire, as well as continue to transport students, keep them cool in the Arizona heat and ensure they learn in safe environments.

Non-classroom spending does not mean nonessential spending.

These issues likely would be minimized if districts had been receiving voter-mandated inflationary funding. We have not, and the courts have ruled the bill is due – $330 million immediately.

Legislators continue to fight that decision, while insisting that school districts can operate more efficiently with the shrinking dollars

received. The numbers show we are running efficiently; we can only operate more cheaply by piling more students into already crowded classrooms and depriving them of needed resources and programs.

The approved budget increases base aid less than one-quarter of the courtordered amount, and in a “rob Peter to pay Paul” scenario, eliminates District Additional Assistance and Student Success funds. The result: districts remain well below 2008 funding levels, while struggling to pay 2015 costs.

Inadequate funding has placed Arizona students at a significant disadvantage to counterparts in states that have prioritized education funding.

This specifically resulted in overflowing classrooms, teacher shortages and limited resources.

We all agree that public funds for education must be spent wisely and efficiently. Taking this responsibility very seriously, PVSchools steadfastly streamlines operations, keeping our core mission of educating students at the heart of all we do. We appreciate the new outlook in considering what funds constitute classroom spending: adding in critical teacher and student support, PVSchools pours 72.4 percent of our budget into the classroom. We remain committed to spending every dollar with the best interest of our students in mind.

However, the overall budget for public education has not kept up with inflation; neither have teacher salaries.

We should be alarmed that Arizona stands on the brink of a catastrophic teacher shortage certain to stifle education and jeopardize the soul of our current and future economic engine – our children.

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AROUND TOWN

April 2

April 7-12

Third Annual Spring Into The Arts ArtWalk

2015 Culinary Festival

Scottsdale Arts District www.scottsdalegalleries.com; 480.990.3939

Scottsdale Center for the Arts www.scottsdalefest.org; 480.945.7193 April 7-12

In The Mood April 3

Mesa Arts Center

The Odyssey Mesa Arts Center www.mesaartscenter.com; 480.644.6500

April 8-12

Japan Week Celebration Great Arizona Puppet Theatre www.azpuppets.org; 602.262.2050

April 3

Dick Dale Musical Instrument Museum www.mim.org; 480.478.6000

April 9

April 10-12

April 15

The Daughter of the Regiment

Grand Opera Cinema Series: Mefistofele

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

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

April 10-26

Ain’t She Brave Helen K Mason Performing Arts Center www.blacktheatretroupe.org

Chris Botti

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April 3

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Jo Dee Messina Scottsdale Civic Center www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org; 480.499.8587

April 9

Reverend Horton Heat Crescent Ballroom www.crescentphx.com; 602.716.2222

April 4

MACFest Downtown Mesa www.macfestmesa.com; 480.644.6500 April 4

Arlo Guthrie’s The Alice’s Restaurant Massacare Mesa Arts Center

Mesa Arts Center

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Mesa Arts Center April 16-18

Herberger Theatre Center www.phoeniximprovfestival.com April 16-18

April 11

Judy Collins

Souhail Kaspar: Mirage – Music and Dance of the Arab World

Musical Instrument Museum

April 11

April 17

Sebastian Bach Livewire www.livewireaz.com

Experience Middle Eastern Music Musical Instrument Museum

April 4

Ed Kowalczyk: Throwing Copper Unplugged

April 11-12

Musical Instrument Museum

Phoenix Pride Festival Steele Indian School Park www.phoenixpride.org

April 5

Shantala Subramanyam Trio

April 14

Musical Instrument Museum

Phoenix Suns vs.

Los Angeles Clippers

April 6

Ariana Grande 4.15

April 16

14th Annual Phoenix Improv Festival

Musical Instrument Museum

US Airways Center www.suns.com

Buyer & Cellar Phoenix Theatre www.phoenixtheatre.com

April 10-26 Theatre Artists Studio www.thestudiophx.org; 602.765.0120

Phoenix Suns vs. Utah Jazz

April 15 – May 3

Welcome to Night Vale

The Velocity of Autumn

April 10

Great Arizona Puppet Theatre

Valley Youth Theatre www.vyt.com; 602.253.8188, Ext. 2

April 9-12

Beowulf April 4

April 10-26

The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley

12th Annual Desert Ice Bonspiel Alltel Ice Den www.deserticebonspiel.com

April 15-26

The Frog Prince

US Airways Center www.livenation.com

April 10-11

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Mesa Arts Center

US Airways Center April 14

Punch Brothers Mesa Arts Center

April 17

Lincoln Center Presents Ladies Sing the Blues with Catherine Russell, Brianna Thomas & Charenee Wade Musical Instrument Museum

April 25

Lisa Loeb

Symphony Hall www.phoenixsymphony.org; 602.495.1999

Scottsdale Civic Center April 25-26

Experience MIM April 17 – May 10

Sweet Charity

Musical Instrument Museum

Arizona Broadway Theatre www.azbroadway.org; 623.776.8400

April 25-26

April 26

American Voices April 18

Earth Day Phoenix Zoo www.phoenixzoo.org April 18

Arizona Sports Fan Expo WestWorld of Scottsdale www.azsportsfan expo.com; 602.493.2032 April 19

Kneebody

April 24

Musical Instrument Museum April 28

Metropolitan Youth Symphony Spring Concert

Dailey & Vincent Scottsdale Civic Center

Mesa Arts Center April 24 April 29

Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers

The Decemberists Mesa Arts Center

Talking Stick Resort www.ticketmaster.com; 480.850.7734

April 29 – May 17

End of the Rainbow Phoenix Theatre

April 24-25

Musical Instrument Museum

Soledad Barrio and Noche Flamenca: Antigona

April 20

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Ivy and Bean

Herberger Theater Center www.centerdance.com; 602.252.8497

The Quebe Sisters Band

April 26

April 30 – May 3

Press Play Presented by TEDxPhoenix

All Balanchine

Mesa Arts Center

Symphony Hall www.balletaz.org

Symphony To Host Downtown Music Stroll

April 22 Musical Instrument Museum April 24

Music of Led Zeppelin Symphony Hall

The Fifth Annual Downtown Music Stroll features live music and great food and drinks in nine unique bars and restaurants downtown Saturday, April 11, from 2-5pm. Everyone who purchases a $30 ticket will receive a half-pour drink and select appetizers at each location.

This year’s participating venues are The Arrogant Butcher, Copper Blues Rock Pub & Kitchen, Hard Rock Café, ICON, Kincaid’s Classic American Dining, Palomar, Squid Ink Sushi Bar, Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery and Tom’s Tavern.

The live music will range from jazz artists Pete Pancrazi and the Jim Nistico Trio to the classical music of a violin trio and the R&B group, A Touch of Class.

The Downtown Stroll is sponsored and organized by The Phoenix Symphony Young Professionals volunteer organization. Proceeds from the Symphony Stroll will benefit The Phoenix Symphony’s Music Education Programs. Visit www.phoenixsymphony.org and click on the “Education and Community” link to learn more about these programs.

To learn more about the Symphony Stroll, visit www.phoenixsymphony.org and look for the “Special Events” link.

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Le Vent du Nord

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April 17-18

Mozart’s Symphony No. 40

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

THE MARCH WINNERS ARE...

• Tickets to dinner and a show to Arizona Broadway Theatre’s production of Les Misérables: Tracy Weber, Scottsdale • Tickets to ASU Kerr Cultural Center to Lee Robert and Friends: Donna Ropp, Scottsdale • A pair of tickets to see Valley Youth Theatre’s production of The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley: Kris Moller, Cave Creek

APRIL CONTEST TICKET GIVEAWAY Celebrate Spring With These Great Giveaways! [ ] A pair of tickets to dinner and a show at Arizona Broadway Theatre to see Sweet Charity, running April 17 – May 10 [ ] A pair of tickets to see Valley Youth Theatre’s production of The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley, running April 10-19

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[ ] A Pair of tickets to see the Arizona Diamondbacks vs. the San Diego Padres at Chase Field May 8 [ ] A Pair of tickets to see the Arizona Diamondbacks vs. the Washington Nationals at Chase Field May 12

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Chingona (noun): A colloquial term used in Mexico to describe a woman who is smart, cool, intelligent and successful; or a woman or something that is cool, awesome and very good.

Suzanne and Bud Selig

Museum Receives Transformational Gift

Governor’s Arts Awards Recipients Named William Eaton

Guitar artist, musician and luthier William Eaton of Sedona, Tucson arts advocate I. Michael Kasser and Arizona State University strings professor Dr. Margaret Schmidt captured the top individual awards at the 2015 Governor’s Arts Awards held March 24 at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel.

More than 600 arts supporters, artists, advocates and business leaders were on hand for the presentation of awards and remarks by Arizona Governor Doug Ducey. The event was emceed by CBS5 anchor Nicole Crites.

Sixty-five nominations were submitted from 22 Arizona communities in six categories for this year’s awards. SRP was the Presenting Sponsor; APS, the Nominees Sponsor; Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, the Entertainment Sponsor; and the Arizona Lottery was the Artist Award Sponsor.

The 2015 Governor’s Arts Awards were presented to: • William Eaton, Artist Award • I. Michael Kasser, Individual Award • Dr. Margaret Schmidt, Arizona State University, Arts In Education Individual Award • Phoenix Conservatory of Music, Arts in Education Organization Award • West Valley Arts Council’s Gallery 37, Community Award • CopperPoint Mutual, Business Award Also during the evening, the 10th annual Shelley Award was presented to the Papp Family for their individual and collective support of the arts as advocates and donors.

Each honoree received specially created awards by Arizona artists Alexandra Bowers, Randy Kemp, Jacob Meders, Gabriela Muñoz, Rossitza Todorova, Kathleen Velo and Claire A. Warden.

The Governor’s Arts Awards are presented

by Arizona Citizens for the Arts, the Arizona Commission on the Arts and the Office of the Governor. For more information, visit www.azarts.gov.

Childsplay will hold its 2015 Childsplay Celebrates Gala Saturday, May 2. Held at the Tempe Center for the Arts, guests at The Three Javelinas Gala will be treated to a cocktail hour, live music, silent auction, southwestern photo booth and a VIP production of The Three Javelinas. VIP guests will also enjoy a southwest-inspired dinner catered by Fabulous Foods.

Tempe Center for the Arts is located at 700 West Rio Salado Parkway. General admission tickets are $100. VIP tickets are $250. All tickets can be purchased by calling Jodie Weiss at 480.921.5761 or online at www.childsplayaz.org/gala.

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The Phoenix Art Museum board announced a $2.5M gift from Suzanne and Bud Selig to be used toward the funding of a chief curator, a position that is transformational for a museum of its size. This significant contribution is one of the largest gifts Phoenix Art Museum has received in recent years.

Suzanne Selig, who is a member of Phoenix Art Museum’s Board of Trustees and her husband Bud, the Commissioner Emeritus of Baseball, are avid supporters of the arts and actively contribute to several cultural organizations in their home state of Wisconsin.

“Bud and I truly love Phoenix Art Museum and wanted our contribution to be applied toward something that is instrumental in the growth of this wonderful institution,” says Sue Selig. “This museum holds a special place in our hearts and we hope our contribution allows it to develop into a museum that is recognized both nationally and internationally.”

Recently at Phoenix Art Museum the position of chief curator has been the responsibility of the Museum’s director; making it a stand-alone position will allow the director to concentrate efforts on fundraising and expanding the international visibility of the museum.

The Selig Family Chief Curator will have curatorial oversight of exhibitions, collections and programming, and will provide strategic leadership to the Museum’s curatorial staff. Along with curatorial responsibilities, this position will also assist with fundraising for exhibitions and art acquisitions.

For more information, visit www.phxart.org or call 602.257.1222.

Torres Multicultural Communications (TMC) and Luna Culture Lab – a place where art and research meet – have announced their inaugural Chingona Soles art show. Chingona Soles celebrates women trailblazers in Phoenix in a unique and artistic manner. Local artists, celebrities, designers, community and business leaders will have an opportunity to transform a black stiletto into a piece of artwork to be auctioned off to benefit Dress for Success, a Phoenix non-profit organization that provides interview suits, confidence boosts and career development to low-income women. Additionally, the event will feature a portrait exhibit of Phoenix Chingonas and their mentees, further demonstrating that Chingonas understand the value of passing their knowledge on to future generations.

Chingona Soles will launch on First Friday, April 3, to coincide with the grand opening of TMC’s new building (803 East Washington Street, Phoenix). The silent auction portion of Chingona Soles will commence promptly at 6pm and last until 8:30pm. For additional information, visit www.torresmulticultural.com.

Childsplay Presents 2015 Gala

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Art Show & Auction Celebrates Women Trailblazers

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Arizona Breakfast Weekend Debuts

Daring Diners And Local Food Lovers Wanted

Photo by Grace Stufkosky

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Star-studded, mystery menu dinners await

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Hosted on the first Monday of each month (except in April), through June, Crudo’s ongoing Blank Space dinner series is a “can’t-miss, wildly-creative and no-holds-barred culinary throw-down.” For $75++ per person, guests will receive a time, date and the name of the celebrity guest chef, and that’s about it. Guests call 602.358.8666 to save a seat and pay in advance; the rest, from the gourmet multicourse meal to the handcrafted cocktail or fine wine pairings, will be left to the discretion of Crudo’s chef Cullen Campbell and his talented chef co-host.

It’s the ultimate leap of faith for daring diners, but also a great way to get inside the head of favorite local chefs, to see what they’d make if they had no rules or parameters or a set menu to follow. Plus, with a chef lineup featuring names like Hebert, Osso and Binkley, guests can rest assured that their taste buds are in for a treat.

Crudo’s Blank Space dinner series chef lineup: • Josh Hebert (POSH Restaurant): April 13 • Gio Osso (Virtu): May 4 • Kevin Binkley (Binkley’s/Café Bink/Bink’s Midtown): June 1 The Blank Space dinners begin at 6pm. Crudo is located at 3603 East Indian School Road in Phoenix. For more information, call 602.358.8666 or visit www.crudoaz.com.

Often lauded as the most important meal of the day, Valley chefs and restaurateurs are uniting this spring for a first-of-its-kind event: Arizona Breakfast Weekend.

Brainchild of and produced by Arizona Restaurant Association (ARA), Arizona Breakfast Weekend offers lovers of all things egg, bacon and toast the chance to dine on special breakfast and brunch dishes at restaurants, chef driven bistros and world-class resorts. Chefs will have the chance to curate new recipes and to wow breakfast lovers by elevating and celebrating the morning meal.

Breakfast Weekend will feature three dining price points and each restaurant that participates will select what they are offering from one of these options: The Breakfast Bundle will include an over-the-top bundle of breakfast favorites for $6.

The Brunch Lite will include a mini-brunch style menu and Bloody Mary or Mimosa at most locations for $12

Brunch will be a traditional resort-style brunch offering with all the bells and culinary whistles for $25.

“We see significant opportunities for operators – both independents and chains – around the breakfast day part,” says ARA president and CEO, Steve Chucri. “This is certainly a great opportunity for casual and family dining restaurants to expand or even break into breakfast and brunch menus.” Chucri adds, “For those diners that have come to love the Arizona Restaurant Week experience, you can expect to experience the same culinary diversity, excellence and innovation for which ARW is known but with the added benefit of starting off the day with us.”

Arizona Breakfast Weekend hits eateries April 30 – May 3.

Diners will enjoy special dishes at breakfast and brunch spots offered at $6, $12 and $25 price points. A full list of participating restaurants and menus will be available at www.arizonabreakfastweekend.com.

Fish Café Restaurant Expanding Coconut’s Fish Café will open a new location at 7366 East Shea Boulevard, Suite 110, in mid-June. The restaurant was founded in 2009 on Maui and local owner Kim Kuhljuergen opened the first mainland location in North Scottsdale in 2013.

Coconut’s newest location will feature an expansive patio, bright and airy interior and the same fresh and healthy menu featuring Mahi Mahi and Ono fish tacos, grilled fish burgers, the infamous “Taco Mountain,” fish pasta and more. Coconut’s new location will be open seven days per week from 11am-9pm.

“The success of our first location has been outstanding – and we know there are many more Hawaiian food fans throughout Scottsdale and beyond. We are very optimistic about our future in Arizona,” says Kuhljuergen.

Coconut’s Fish Café has won numerous national accolades including a near perfect score from the Zagat Guide, one of the best places to “Eat like a local” from Travel + Leisure magazine and many more.

Kuhljuergen is set to open two additional locations of Coconuts’ Fish Café in the Phoenix Metropolitan area in the next four years.

For information, visit www.coconutsfishcafe.com or call 480.275.6690.

Fish Tacos; photo by Souls Image Photography

Celebrate summer with these mixed drinks

Winter is behind us and it’s time to revel in spring and gear up for summer celebrations. With sun-shiny days in mind, mixologists across the country have been putting their skills to the test to transport sip-ologists and their taste buds out of the winter doldrums.

Toasted Tropics

Painted House Margarita

Whiteface Lodge’s Lead Mixologist Zachary Blair (Lake Placid, New York; www.thewhitefacelodge.com) • 2oz Leblon Cachaça • 1oz Banana Liquor • .75oz Peach Syrup • 2oz Pineapple Juice • 3 dashes of Coffee Bitters • Splash of lime ~ Shake and roll into a Collins glass

Henry’s Bar at the Harbor View Hotel (Martha’s Vineyard; www.harbor-view.com) • 2oz Silver Tequila • 1oz Triple Sec • 2oz of POM Pomegranate Juice • House Made Sour Mix (Mix two cups of simple syrup to one cup

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Lovely To Look At – A Treat To Tastebuds

of lemon juice, one cup of lime juice and 1/2 cup of grapefruit juice)

• Salt • Lime wheel ~ Combine tequila, triple sec, sour mix and POM juice over ice in a pint glass and shake back and forth into a metal shaker ~ Rim the pint glass with salt, pour contents from shaker into glass and garnish with a lime wheel

Harlemese Sangria Shape & Spice Daiquiri Gaby Bar at the Sofitel New York (www.sofitel-new-york.com) • 2oz Lemon Voli Vodka • 1oz Coconut Water • .5oz Ginger Puree • .5oz Fresh Lime Juice • 1.5 dash Tabasco • 3 Blackberries ~ Muddle vodka, coconut water, ginger puree, lime juice, Tabasco and one blackberry ~ Pour into a high ball glass filled with ice ~ Top with club soda and two blackberries

Mango Daiquiri Red’s Restaurant & Lounge at the Sea Crest Beach Hotel (North Falmouth, Massachusetts; www.seacrestbeachhotel.com) • 3oz Mango Puree • .5oz Bacardi Gold • .5oz Sweet and Sour Mix ~ Blend with 1.5 cups of ice until smooth and frozen ~ Garnish with slice of orange and mint

Honeydew Cucumber Sour elements at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain (Paradise Valley; www.sanctuaryoncamelback.com) • 1oz Martin Miller’s Reformed Dry Gin • .5oz Freshly Pressed Lemon Juice • 1.5oz Freshly Extracted Honeydew Juice • ¼oz House Blended Clover Honey Syrup • 1 dash Regan’s No. 6 Orange Bitters ~Shake, pour and add sliced cucumber

Local Mixologist Takes On Arizona Resorts Phoenix mixologist Stephanie Teslar is shaking up the cocktail menus at three resorts throughout the state. Teslar will now serve as Arizona Bar Ambassador and Mixologist for all three Kimpton properties in the state including Hotel Palomar in Phoenix (Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails, LUSTRE Rooftop Garden – www.hotelpalomarphoenix.com), Scottsdale’s FireSky Resort and Spa (Taggia Restaurant – www.fireskyresort.com) and Amara Resort (SaltRock Southwest Kitchen – www.amararesort.com/ sedona/saltrock.html) in Sedona.

Teslar got her start in the bar business in Flagstaff during her time at Northern Arizona University. It was at

Criollo Latin Kitchen where she fell in love with spirits and cocktails. From there she moved to Phoenix to lead the cocktail program and bar at Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails as well as the LUSTRE Rooftop Garden at Hotel Palomar.

In her new role, Teslar will oversee the mixology programs at all three resorts and will spend time creating cocktails that truly reflect each resorts’ unique culinary points of view.

“I am honored to work with the chefs Sean Currid and Massimo De Francesca to create cocktail menus that compliment their kitchen wizardry,” says Teslar.

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McCoy’s Oceanfront at Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa (www.marriott.com) • 1.5oz St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur • 4oz Reisling ~ In an ice-filled wine glass add strawberries, blueberries, mint lemon and orange ~ Pour St. Germain and Reisling and top with soda water

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Southeast Arizona Wine Growers & Music Festival Blessing of Sonoita Vineyards

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The 37th Annual Blessing of the Sonoita Vineyards Festival will be held Saturday, April 25, from 10am-4pm, with the blessing being held at 12pm. Located in Elgin, Sonoita Vineyards will offer wine tastings and food pairings to celebrate the beginning of the summer growing season. Admission includes live music all day, four food and wine pairings, six drink tickets and winery tours and horse-drawn wagon ride through vineyard. Lunch will be offered, at $10/plate, from The Steak Out and Overland Trout. Horseback rides and a two-hour train ride from Arizona Horseback Experience are available at an additional cost.

Tickets are $20; no reservations are needed.

For additional information, call 520.455.5893 or www.sonoitavineyards.com.

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In celebration of the 31st anniversary of Arizona’s original and only American Viticulture Area (AVA), Kief-Joshua Vineyards will host the Fourth Annual Southeast Arizona Wine Growers Festival April 18-19. The festival will feature 20 Arizona wineries and winemakers, as well as four bands and a professional chili cook-off with the CASI (Chili Appreciation Society International) where cooks earn points toward nationals. The day will be filled with new wine releases, winemakers, great wine and food vendors.

“We are once again bringing together winemakers from all across Arizona,” says winemaker and host Kief Manning. “This year we want to celebrate that on October 26, 1984 the Sonoita/Elgin Wine Growing Region was granted AVA status, making it one of oldest federal government granted viticulture areas in the United States.”

Participating wineries include Alcantara Winery and Vineyard, Amundson Family Vineyards, Arizona Stronghold, Burning Tree Cellars, Caduceus Cellars, Callaghan Vineyards, Carlson Creek Vineyard, Coronado Vineyards, Flying Leap Vineyards, Golden Rule Vineyards, Keeling Schaefer Vineyards, KiefJoshua Vineyards, Lightning Ridge Cellars, Page Springs Cellars, Passion Cellars, SandReckoner, Sonoita Vineyards, Su Vino Winery, Village of Elgin Winery and Zarpara Vineyard and Winery.

The event runs 11am5pm each day. The cost is $25 per person and includes 10 wine tastings and a souvenir glass. Guests who return on Sunday with a ticket stub and festival glass will receive wine tasting discounts.

For more information, call 520.455.5582 or visit www.kj-vineyards.com.

Tickets are available at www.winegrowers.event brite.com.

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Family-owned Carlson Creek Vineyard is adding a few more accolades to their wine portfolio from a recent successful showing at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.

Carlson Creek took home a gold medal for their 2011 Chenin Blanc. For wines $20 or over in the Sauvignon Blanc or Fume category, Carlson Creek’s 2012 Sauvignon Blanc took silver, and was the only Arizona wine to medal. The vineyard’s latest wine to be released, the 2012 Merlot, also took home a silver medal in the $20-$24.99 Merlot category, and was again the only Arizona wine to be recognized.

Established in 2009, Carlson Creek Vineyard is a family-owned vineyard and winery located in Willcox. Their 160-acres of vines produce Rhone-style varietals of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Syrah, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache and Mourvedre, with Chenin Blanc and Merlot varietals being locally sourced. The tasting room is open Thursday through Sunday from 11am-5pm at 115 Railview Avenue. For more information, call 520.766.3000 or visit www.carlsoncreek.com.

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Carlson Creek Vineyard Scores Gold & Silver Medals

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100th Annual Sonoita Horse Races The Sonoita Horse Races, will take place at Sonoita Fairgrounds on Kentucky Derby/Cinco de Mayo weekend, May 2-3. Save the dates, and enjoy great horse racing in this Southern Arizona town.

Watch live horse races, and catch the Kentucky Derby’s live simulcast on a 20 foot screen above the race track. Wager on both the live races and the Kentucky Derby and enjoy two days of live quarter horse and thoroughbred racing. Limited Turf Club tickets are available at $50 per seat on Saturday, and $30 per seat on Sunday. Gates open at 10am and post time is 1pm. Admission is $10 and includes parking and program.

This is also the 100th Anniversary of the Fairgrounds and special events will be happening throughout the year, including concerts and other events, including the Labor Day Rodeo, held September 5-7, and the Santa Cruz County Fair, September 18-20.

For additional information, visit www.sonoitafairgrounds.com or call 520.455.5553.

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The Band Perry Hits The Stage April 25

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Cliff Castle Casino Hotel will present The Band Perry live on stage Saturday, April 25, at Stargazer Pavilion, Cliff Castle Casino Hotel’s acclaimed outdoor venue.

The Band Perry plays their own hip, fresh style of country music, mixed with a little rock and roll. The opening act will be up-and-coming singer Ruthie Collins.

She has a debut single, a remake of Hank Williams’ “Ramblin’ Man.” Gates open at 6:30pm; show starts at 8pm. Tickets $45 and up; VIP tickets are available. Tickets are available online or at the cashier’s window.

Located in the heart of wine country, just south of Sedona in Camp Verde, Cliff Castle Casino Hotel is owned and operated by the Yavapai-Apache Nation.

The family destination offers live-action poker, blackjack and more than 660 gaming devices, as well as a 20-lane bowling center and fun for the kids at Kids Quest and the arcade. For more information, call 928.567.7900 or visit www.cliffcastlecasinohotel.com.

Culpepper & Merriweather Circus Comes To Town The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus returns to Black Canyon City for two shows April 24. The shows will take place at 5pm and 7:30pm. Advanced tickets are available for $6 for children age two to 12, and $10 for adults. Tickets will be sold at the Chamber Visitor Center. Day of show, ticket prices increase $7 and $13 respectively, and must be purchased from the Circus ticket office directly. All children must be accompanied by an adult to enter the shows.

For additional information, contact the Black Canyon Chamber of Commerce at 623.374.9797, or visit www.blackcanyonaz.com.

Chamber of Commerce Meeting The Black Canyon City Chamber of Commerce meets on the third Wednesday of each month from 7-8:15pm at the Albins Civic Center, unless it is a special meeting or event party/mixer. This month’s meeting will be held April 15. The public is welcome to attend the meetings The Albins Civic Center is located at 19055 East K-Mine Road.

For information, call 623.374.9797 or visit www.blackcanyonaz.com.

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Photo courtesy of Culpepper & Merriweather Circus (www.cmcircus.com).

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The Bi-Centennial Lions Club of Black Canyon City will hold its 30th Annual White Cane Parade April 4 from 10am-1pm. The parade begins at 10am, followed by the Family Festival at Heritage Park, 1900 Jacie Lane. The 2015 theme is Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes. For additional information, contact Lion Karen at 623.374.5218 or 928.899.3310.

The Bi-Centennial Lions Club meets the first and third Thursday of the month at 7pm at the VFW Black Canyon City. For more information, visit www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/blackcanyon.

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ART: Part Two

Playing Catch…Up It’s time to put on our urban anthropologist hats and examine that peculiar American institution – the Female Catch Up. By all accounts these meetings involve bonding, gossip, photo exchange and the intimate process of generally finding out what the bestie has been up to in the past 48 to, oh, 4,800 hours.

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Our own understanding can get us hurt in our decisions…if we are not careful. Many of us have set our compass on our growing retirement accounts, on the reliability of friends and family members, on maintaining excellent health or on living to be 95.

The truth can be full of surprises, some of which can be very difficult to believe or to accept. There are happy times in this life and there are difficult times. You might be discouraged because the people you had once counted on have failed you.

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Art can change everything in a room. When moving into a new home, it may feel uncomfortable, incomplete and not like home until the art is hung on the walls or the pedestals or statues are placed. Then all of a sudden the space is transformed and comes alive.

There is life and meaning to the space where there was emptiness. Art pulls a room together. So be aware of the feeling you are sending to yourself by the choices you are making. When the art is hung you have now expressed yourself in the space and declared your own signature.

DR. HAROLD WONG Tax Advisor and Financial Educator

The Benefits Of A Multi-Generational IRA Many have substantial amounts kept in tax-deferred retirement accounts, such as an IRA, 401(k), 403(b), TSA or 457 plan. All of this money is either tax-deferred wages or profits from a self-employed activities. For those who own businesses that make substantial profits, even larger amounts may be stored in a SEP-IRA, family 401(k), defined contribution or defined benefit plan. For simplicity purposes, this article will designate all of these tax-deferred retirement accounts as an IRA – so let’s look at the benefits of establishing a Multi-Generational IRA (MGIRA).

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Book Review: I truly enjoyed Bill Lampere’s newest release. Like Father, Like Son is a fast-paced treasure hunt, which held my interest all the way to the end.

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