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Taste of Cave Creek Returns

By Kathryn M. Miller

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he premier event, Taste of Cave Creek, returns this year October 15-16, from 5-10pm at Stagecoach Village.

“The Taste of Cave Creek is an event to bring our friends and neighbors together,” says Town of Cave Creek Marshal Adam Stein “We hope that people come, visit our event and try a restaurant that they may have never tried before.”

More than 25 restaurants will join the eclectic mix this year, including Alberto’s, Amaro Italiano Ristorante, AZ Select Ice Cream & Candy Co., Brugo Award Winning Gourmet Pizza, Bryan’s BBQ, Buffalo Chip, Cartwrights, Cave Creek Smokehouse, Cave Creek Tap Haus, Chef Sara Raw Vegan Cuisine, Cibo e Vino, El Encanto, Hacienda’s Mexican Grill, Harold’s, Hideaway, Horny Toad Restaurant, Indian Village, Indigo

Crow, It’s A Divine Bakery, Jacked Ice, Janey’s Coffee Co., Le Sans Souci, My Sweet Blessings Bakery, Oregano’s Pizza Bistro, Spotted Donkey, The Boulders Resort, Tonto Bar & Grill, Venues Café and Z’s Asian Fusion Restaurant.

Events of this size could not take place without the support of the community and the many sponsors, including this year’s premier sponsors.

“Sanderson Ford and Sanderson Lincoln on Bell Road are returning partners and familiar faces at most of our events,” says Stein. “Mayor Francia is the one person who always encourages special events and supports all of our happenings.”

Again this year, the outdoor, open-air setting will feature two stages with live music nightly by Ryan Sims Band and

Jake Dean Band. A craft beer garden and wine tastings (courtesy of Oak Ridge Winery) will once again have a presence at the event, and some new activities have been added.

“Each year we try and bring something new to A Taste of Cave Creek,” says Stein. “This year I think I am most excited about the all new Tequila Tasting area as well as our all new Margarita challenge....who will make the best Margarita in Cave Creek...come and find out!”

For additional details, call the Town of Cave Creek at 480.488.1400 or visit www.tasteofcavecreek.com. |CST

Kiwanis Concert Series Kiwanis Club of Carefree kicks off its premiere Kiwanis Concert Series season October 25-26 with “Sinatra & Friends” starring Robbie Howard. Las Vegas headliner Robbie Howard as Frank Sinatra delivers the music, comedy and memories of the Rat Pack with all the smoothness of “Old Blue Eyes” himself.

The concert series will support the Kiwanis’ Benefit Foundation, Inc. All of the concert series shows are held at the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion in Carefree Town Center Gardens. For information or tickets, call 480.488.7169 or visit www.kiwaniscarefree.org.

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Having It Both Ways

EDITOR’S PICKS

Publisher Emeritus Hope H. Ozer

“Be aware of wonder. Live a balanced life – learn some and think some and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some.”

Editor-in-Chief Kathryn M. Miller Creative Director Jenifer Lee

~ Robert Fulghum

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Fall is officially here. Can you feel the change in the air? October is the transition month in Arizona, when the scales tip heavily in our favor: throw-the-doors-open weather, fall and winter festivals, art shows, theatre season in full swing...it’s the time to get out and do, go and be.

From world-class museums to award-winning restaurants and internationally acclaimed chefs, Valley residents have no end of places to explore. We have high country and high desert – pines and grape vines; desert park preserves, national monuments and historic landmarks.

Populous cities and hole-in-the-wall small towns; hipsters and cowboys – and everything and everyone in between.

They say you can’t have it all. There has to be some balance: the bad along with the good. In Arizona we’ll take it all. We embrace our scorching summer and rejoice in our gorgeous fall, winter and spring.

We’ll have our cake and eat it, too.

Until next month, all my best,

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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 Steven P. Timmons Pastor Paul Witkop Contributors Sara Clawson Cave Creek Mayor Vincent Francia Dr. James P. Lee Carefree Mayor David Schwan Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton Account Representatives Judith Dauncey Eloise Donati-Kopec Bob Hesselgesser Susan Pine Loren Sheck Bulk Distribution Mark Feinberg

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“Taco-Topia” Returns To Scottsdale The Fifth Annual Arizona Taco Festival is set to bring another year of fiesta fun with more than 50 teams competing for $10,000 in cash, while an expected 25,000 attendees nosh their way through more than 100 types of tacos throughout the weekend.

Arizona Taco Festival, October 18-19, will run from 11am-7pm each day, presented by El Jimador Tequila, offering $2 tacos in chicken, pork, beef, seafood, veggie, dessert and anything goes varieties, as well as salsa, guacamole and other related Mexican fare. Restaurants, caterers, amateurs and nightclubs are prepared to sell enough tacos to cumulatively dish out 100,000 total tacos for attendees.

The Arizona Taco Festival pits these participants against each other in a double-blind competition. Tacos are submitted to more than 50 National Taco Association judges sequestered in a closed tent for truly anonymous scoring. Outside the judge’s tent, the festival rages on with live Lucha Libre wrestling, a Tequila Expo with more than 30 brands participating and live surf and salsa bands on the main stage. A contest stage also will feature ‘best sombrero’ contests, interactive entertainment and the always popular “Ay Chihuahua! Beauty Pageant.”

All of the festivities will be held at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 North Pima Road in Scottsdale. General admission tickets are $12; kids 12 and under free. General admission two-day passes are $20. VIP tickets are $85 advance online and $100 day of and include limited drinks from the VIP bar, taco tokens and private restroom facilities. Purchase tickets online at www.saltriverfields.com/events.aspx.

Annual Festival Announces New Collaboration Gears up for 14th year of engaging film

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Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, a division of the Scottsdale Cultural Council and the Scottsdale International Film Festival have established a new collaboration that will enable the nonprofit organizations to share resources and offer expanded film programs to the community.

The alliance, which will officially begin in January, will provide benefits to both the Festival and Center as well as their respective audiences, including operational and promotional support to grow the annual Festival and expanded year-round film programming at the Center.

“When arts organizations come the details of the collaboration with Amy Ettinger. together in a spirit of collaboration they This year’s Scottsdale International Film Festival can accomplish so much more,” remarked showcases five days and nights of screenings and Scottsdale Cultural Council President and special events. The Festival will kick off on Thursday, CEO Neale Perl. “We look forward to a October 9, at Scottsdale Center for the Performing productive partnership that will build on Arts with the Arizona premiere of Rudderless. The film existing strengths, foster innovation and is William H. Macy’s directorial debut and stars Billy create new opportunities for the arts in Crudup as a former high-profile advertising executive Scottsdale.” whose life is torn apart by the sudden death of his son.

As part of the collaboration, Scottsdale Following opening night, the Festival will resume at International Film Festival Founder and Harkins Shea 14 in Scottsdale, and run through October Executive Director Amy Ettinger will join 13. Additional information and tickets are available at the staff of the Center as a film curator www.scottsdalefilmfestival.com. and continue to direct the The film Wild will close the 14th Annual Scottsdale International Festival, now in its 14th Film Festival. year. The Festival also will maintain its longstanding relationship with Harkins Theatres, which has served as its official home since 2001.

“The Scottsdale International Film Festival is a true gem in the city’s cultural landscape, and we are honored to be aligning ourselves with the quality, passion and vision that it has come to represent,” notes Cory Baker, director of Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, who worked out

Scottsdale Airport is updating its master plan. The plan is intended to be a proactive document that identifies and plans for future facility needs.

The city-owned airport has been hosting a series of workshops where the public can learn about the plan and the process. The next workshop will be from 5:30-7pm, Tuesday, October 7 at the Scottsdale Airport Terminal, 15000 North Airport Drive. The topic will be airport alternatives.

The master plan focuses on several key areas including aviation forecasts, demand/capacity, facility requirements, airfield design and safety standards, development alternatives and environmental reviews. It does not include noise abatement or studies. This was conducted thoroughly through a public process in 2005.

For more information, visit http://scottsdale.airportstudy.com or call 480.312.2321.

Scottsdale was named the top 17 safest city in Arizona by Safe Choice Security. To ensure the accuracy of the rankings, Safe Choice compared FBI crime statistics (including both property and violent crimes) of over 100 cities in Arizona to determine the list of the 17 safest cities.

Safe Choice said, “Scottsdale is the largest safest city we’ve selected and goes to show that high population areas can be safe, too.”

With notable figures, including American icon Frank Lloyd Wright, having contributed to its one-ofa-kind cityscape, Scottsdale is also a cultural hub with a slew of museums, galleries and annual festivals and fairs for residents and vacationers to enjoy. The city is host to the Scottsdale Arts Festival, one of the most recognized art festivals in the United States, and is nationally recognized for its nightlife.

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Scottsdale High School Named In “Top” List Newsweek magazine recently published its 2014 America’s Top High School List. Scottsdale Unified School District’s Chaparral High School is ranked 22 on the list. According to www.newsweek.com, Newsweek’s 2014 Rankings highlights schools that do the absolute best job of preparing students for college. This year’s methodology is more stringent than ever with new measures of quality and a higher standard for data. Additionally, low-income students at Chaparral are scoring at or above average on state assessments.

To view a complete list of schools that made the list, visit www.newsweek.com/ high-schools/americas-top-schools-2014.

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Volunteer Open House

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Arizona Musicfest will host a Wine & Cheese Volunteer Open House November 6 from 6-8pm at the Windgate Ranch Clubhouse, 18570 North Thompson Peak Parkway in Scottsdale, for anyone in the community interested in volunteering at the premier winter music festival.

Guests will enjoy hosted wine and cheese during the open house, and can meet and mingle with fellow volunteers and learn about the wide array of opportunities to get involved with through the Musicfest organization.

The Arizona Musicfest, now in its 24th year, presents top musical artists during a six-week festival from January 29-March 5, featuring performances at several venues in Scottsdale and Northeast Phoenix. The organization also provides important music education programming to area schools, as well as fosters young talent through its young artist

competitions, scholarships and young artist performances held throughout the year.

Arizona Musicfest volunteers are heavily involved in the organization, providing critical support for the organization’s events including ushering, hospitality, transportation for visiting artists, and assistance with youth competitions and educational outreach.

Information and a volunteer application are available at www.azmusicfest.org.

For additional information, call 480.488.0806 or send an email to azmusicfest@azmusicfest.org.

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Pinnacle Concert Series Begins

Steven Moeckel, Phoenix Symphony Orchestra Concert Master

African gospel singers from Nairobi; The Charles Lewis Quintet (jazz); Mark Kroos on double-neck guitar; The Brothers Four; First Day (a capella); acclaimed organ soloist Isabelle Demers; the West Valley Symphony conducted by Cal Stewart Kellogg; Broadway hits to opera arias

by The Hyltons and Friends; The St. Olaf Band; and Classical Revolution PHX. There will also be special holiday concerts such as Celebration of Christmas and Handel’s “Messiah” by the Phoenix Symphony.

Concerts take place every month through the end of April 2015 (with the exception of February) at Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, located at 25150 North Pima Road in Scottsdale. For more information, visit www.pinnacleconcerts.com or call 480.585.9448.

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Pinnacle Concert Series 2014-15 celebrates its 16th season of outstanding musical performances in a wide variety of styles with its opening concert Sunday, October 5 at 3pm, with with maestro Tito Munoz conducting the Phoenix Symphony.

The program includes Aaron Copland’s quintessential masterpiece, “Appalachian Spring.”

“In addition to annual favorites such as the Phoenix Symphony, Pinnacle Concert Series is proud to introduce several extraordinary new performers to the Desert Foothills and welcome back popular artists from the past,” says Brent Hylton, Pinnacle Concert Series musical director.

“Performances are reasonably priced, with many free concerts for students, and enjoyable for all ages.”

Artists include Afrizo, traditional

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Trunk or Treating For Kids & U.M.O.M. The North Scottsdale United Methodist Church (NSUMC) is hosting its 16th annual Trunk or Treat Festival from 4-6pm Sunday, October 26 in the NSUMC church parking lot located at 11735 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale.

This event provides an opportunity for church and community families to enjoy a free, safe and friendly trick-or-treating experience. This year’s event offers carnival games, snow cones and a bouncer. Hot dogs and other snacks can be purchased throughout the

evening. Halfway through the event the NSUMC Youth Group will lead children in a costume parade. The night will end with the awarding of trophies for exceptional costumes and decorated trunks, and the highly coveted “Trunk-or-Treating.”

Participants should wear friendly costumes (leave the scary ones at home), decorate a trunk and place treats in the trunk for the trick-or-treaters. Don’t forget to bring a folding chair.

NSUMC asks that attending families donate a box of

cereal that will be given to United Methodist Outreach Mission’s (U.M.O.M.) in Phoenix. This festival has helped treat the U.M.O.M.’s, New Day Center, to breakfast by collecting cereal for their families for over a decade. The mission of U.M.O.M. is to provide homeless and low-income families with food, shelter and tools to build a bridge to self-sufficiency.

For more information, call 480.948.0529 or visit www.nsumc.com.

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Connecting Those In Career Transition

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Career Connectors, a Valley non-profit organization connecting individuals in career transition with quality hiring companies, has a new fall meeting lineup. Career Connectors events provide job-seekers face-to-face meeting time with quality employers, plus a variety of no-cost tools and professional resources including resume review and critique, business portraits, social media and LinkedIn coaching, and educational opportunities.

Each event consists of three one-hour segments that kick off with a relevant keynote speaker and topics such as “Get LinkedIn or Get Left Out,” “The Job Fair Game,” “There is No Manual for Life,” and “Social Media – Your Job Search Secret Weapon.”

Second hour presenters consist of hiring company representatives who provide full information and tips on open positions.

A variety of industries are present with positions targeted to unemployed or underemployed, career-level professionals.

The third hour provides networking, job search assistance, career experts, community resources, hiring companies, resume review, professional photos, LinkedIn coaching and more.

Scottsdale events are held at Highlands Church, 9050 East Pinnacle Peak Road.

Upcoming events are Thursday, October 9; Thursday, November 13; Thursday, December 11; from 9am-12pm, Admission is free. Attendees are encouraged to pre-register, arrive early, bring a resume and dress in business attire. For more information, visit www.careerconnectors. org, or call 480.239.6738.

The Fall Plant Sale, put on by the Center for Native and Urban Wildlife (CNUW) October 15-17 at Scottsdale Community College (SCC) greenhouse, will feature native desert plants and other succulents that adapt well to the Sonoran Desert environment.

The semi-annual fundraising sale benefits CNUW, a non-profit started by the SCC Biology Department to raise awareness of sustainable desert concepts and

give students an opportunity to learn more through paid positions and volunteer opportunities. The plants, grown in the SCC greenhouse, will range from native and adapted cacti to shrubs, groundcovers and exotic plants as well as custom designs. Wildflower seed mix used to attract pollinators also will be for sale.

Plant prices range from $3 to $10; more for custom designs. Only cash and checks will be accepted for

payment. Sale times will be 9am-12pm October 15 and 16; 10am-1pm October 17.

SCC is located at 9000 East Chaparral Road in Scottsdale. The greenhouse is located on the north side of campus. Enter from Entrance 4 and head to Parking Lot I. For more information, call Edward Weigand at 480.423.6731 or visit www.scottsdalecc.edu.

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Plant Sale Supports Sustainable Desert Concepts

Annual Festival Explores Jewish Culture Latke Fry-Off event added

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The Arizona Jewish Cultural Festival will be held October 24-26 on the grounds of the Scottsdale Pavillions Shopping Center; located on Indian Bend Road between the 101 Freeway and Pima Road.

The goal of the event is to bring the community together with compassion and understanding.

All nationalities are invited to enjoy the weekend events.

Vendors offering food, arts and crafts, a kid’s zone, music, entertainment and presentations will be featured all weekend long. On Sunday of the festival, the inaugural Latke Maven Fry-Off will take place at 1pm. Sign up for a $20 fee and take home the $200 first place prize. The Festival will also feature a V.I.P. area with guest appearances throughout the weekend and the Holocaust Survivors Association of Greater Phoenix will speak over the course of the weekend.

Festival hours are Friday, 11am-9pm; Saturday, 9am-9pm; Sunday, 9am-4pm.

Admission and parking is free. For information, visit www.azjewishfestival.com.

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W Hosts GothamThemed Halloween W Scottsdale announces a haunted Halloween weekend with leather, lace, heroes and villains; transforming the WET deck into Gotham City Friday, October 31. Doors open at 8pm and the event is 21 years and older.

Guests are invited to experience Gotham City as W Scottsdale’s Living Room hosts one of Bruce Wayne’s famous manor parties for guests to mix and mingle while enjoying sultry jazz sounds by Seryrop Live with Dayweather.

Bruce Wayne and his butlers will later escort guests to the grand staircase, enclosed under a tunnel with sinister drapery and soaring bats to set the mood before entering the criminal underworld that has been taken over by the malicious Joker and his minions.

W Scottsdale’s WET deck will transform into a dark megalopolis equipped with staggering high-rises, city skylines and smoking potholes. Dark lighting and fog will enhance the eerie Gotham City décor, including the signature Batman spotlight, a Joker themed DJ booth, villain servers and Batman’s surprise grand entrance onto the WET pool deck.

The entertainment doesn’t stop there: Gotham City residents will be able to watch Batman take on the Joker himself while listening to resident W Scottsdale DJ Knick Knack and sip on signature cocktails. Guests are encouraged to come dressed in their best Halloween costumes.

W Scottsdale is located at 7277 East Camelback Road in Scottsdale. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.wscottsdalehotel.com/gotham.

FamilyFriendly Fall Festival Offers Fun For All Eldorado Park will play host to children and families at the 45th Annual Fall Festival October 25. Attendees can enjoy a live magician, haunted forest, 25 carnival games of different skill levels and inflatables; grab tasty treats form a variety of food vendors during the event and enjoy a firework show. In addition, there will be a costume contest with three age groups – ranging from toddlers to 17-yearolds. Costumes will be judged on Cutest, Scariest and Most Creative. A family costume contest will be held at 6:30pm, and the four-legged family members can join the fun at the dog costume contest at 8pm.

The free event runs from 5-9pm. Parking is available at Coronado High School, on the corner of Miller Road and Oak Street. For more information, call 480.312.0221 or visit www.scottsdaleaz.gov/parks/fallfest.

Chamber Hosts Scottsdale Airpark Bus Tour Within its 8.6-square-mile area, Scottsdale Airpark packs in 2,500 businesses and is one of the largest employment centers in Arizona.

The Scottsdale Area Chamber for a unique guided tour of the Scottsdale Airpark. The tour will start with breakfast and beverages at WestWorld (16601 North Pima Road), known for its world-class equestrian facilities and home to some of the most premiere events in the nation. Then, it’s all aboard the Trolley to visit key businesses throughout the area as well as to learn more about future plans for the Airpark.

This event is for the Scottsdale Area Chamber members and the Scottsdale business community, and takes place Wednesday, October 29 from 7:15-9am. The cost for Chamber members is $30; $40 for guests. Register at www.scottsdalechamber.com or call 480.355.2712.

a rickety bridge over an infinity chasm, a jungle clearing, and the ruins of a Mayan temple.

Butterfly Wonderland and OdySea Mirror Maze are located at 9500 East Via de Ventura in Scottsdale. For information, call 480.800.3000 or visit www. butterflywonderland.com; or 480.270.6200 or www.odyseamirrormaze.com.

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During the week of Halloween, October 27 – November 2, residents can visit Butterfly Wonderland and the OdySea Mirror Maze for the price of one.

Enjoy the 3-D theatre, the Chrysalis Emergence Gallery and the Rainforest Conservatory where 2,000 to 3,000 thousand butterflies from around the world fly freely, the Honey Bee Extravaganza, Ant Colonies, stingray touch tank and Rivers of the Amazon from 9am-5pm (regular admission prices apply) and then head over to the Mirror Maze (opened until 8pm during that week only) for free. Guests will be treated to a “spooky” maze experience while enjoying festive treats on the enormous candy wall, with up to 24 different types of candies and flavors and spooky music throughout.

The Mirror Maze experience will send guests trailing around trying to find an elusive rare butterfly through hallways lined with an abundance of mirrors creating infinite reflections while going through twisting corners, dummy loops and dead ends. Dramatic LED lighting and digital sound effects evoke the atmosphere of a Central American tropical rainforest, complete with screeching howler monkeys, hissing anacondas, tropical storms, and more! Along the way, visitors will encounter

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MAYOR STANTON WRITES...

Socks in the Frying Pan

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By Mayor Greg Stanton

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Our community has seen its fair share of monsoon storms over the years, but when the remnants of Hurricane Norbert rolled through the Valley on September 8, Phoenix neighborhoods saw record-breaking rainfall and historic flooding.

MAYOR We may not have predicted City of Phoenix the storm of the century, but we 602.262.7111 were prepared for it: in the early www.phoenix.gov morning before rush hour, City staff quickly closed streets, and firefighters were ready to rescue those caught off-guard by rushing floodwater and stranded in their vehicles.

When water levels continued to rise, I declared a state of emergency and activated the City’s Emergency Operations Center – a special facility where more than 100 city employees from key city departments such as fire, homeland security, streets, police and water worked side-by-side to coordinate response operations from a single location.

Phoenix’s preparation and real-time communication paid off, helping residents avoid potentially dangerous situations. And despite 19 rescues by our first responders, there was not a single loss of life.

I’m proud of the Phoenix team, but others did an incredible job, too. Police and firefighters and others in the Valley took quick action. Together, they responded exactly the way we hope government will in an emergency – in a calm, strategic manner that puts safety first.

The rain eventually stopped, but our work to recover hasn’t.

Following the storm, we opened recovery information centers to offer resources to the hundreds of residents whose homes were flooded and neighborhoods were hit the hardest. Local businesses have chipped in to help: supplies and sandbags were donated by Home Depot, Quikrete Cement and Concrete and Old Castle Building Products. Volunteers joined members of the City Council and me to fill sandbags at fire stations and deliver them to flood-prone areas to safeguard against future flooding.

Because of swift action from the City and Governor Jan Brewer, low-interest U.S. Small Business Administration federal disaster loans are already available to homeowners, renters, businesses and nonprofit organizations whose property was damaged.

We are showing that when we work together – government, businesses, non-profits and volunteers – we recover faster.

MIM Hosts Global Music Festival

The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) in Phoenix will host its first outdoor music festival October 18-19. MIMFest is a two-day familyfriendly music festival set against the backdrop of the stunning Arizona desert and inspired by MIM’s commitment to celebrate musical traditions and cultures from around the world. The festival will bring together extraordinary musical acts, energetic dancers, dynamic street performers and culinary delights on MIM’s 20-acre grounds.

While MIM hosts nearly 200 concerts per year, this will mark the first time the museum is bringing multiple exciting global acts together outdoors for a full weekend of exceptional music. From Latin Bassekou Kouyaté & Ngoni ba rock and Ethiopian grooves to Celtic melodies and traditional bluegrass, MIMFest artists will offer attendees a one-of-a-kind musical journey around the globe.

In between performances on the two main stages, children can play world instruments, explore special play areas and participate in a MIMkids Mini Music Davina and The Vagabonds Makers class. There will be a variety of locally based, pop-up performers treating guests to hula lessons, taiko drumming, East Indian dancing and more. A Chinese lion dance team, brass band and moko jumbie (stilt walker popularized by the Brazilian Carnival tradition) will also rove throughout the festival space.

While enjoying global music, guests can savor cuisine, available for purchase, from 13 local food trucks. Participating trucks include 180Q, Aioli Burger, Comfort Cravings, Emerson Fry Bread, Focoso Pizza, Four Peaks Brewery, Green Chili Grill, Hey Joe!, Mamma Toledo’s Pies, Paletas Betty, The Roasted Shallot, Rollover Donuts, Spice It Up and Short Leash Dogs.

The event runs from 10am-5pm each day. Musical Instrument Museum is located at 4725 East Mayo Boulevard in Phoenix. For more information, call 480.478.6000 or visit www.mim.org.

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Fall Plant Sale At DBG

Desert Botanical Garden’s Fall Plant Sale is a one-stop shopping experience featuring the largest variety of arid-adapted plants available in one place. Plants available include desert wildflowers, large and small cacti and succulents, trees and shrubs, agaves and yuccas and herbs, vines and bulbs. Attendees can purchase pottery and garden accessories from specialty retailers, farmer’s market, expert advice.

The free event runs Saturday, October 11, 7am-5pm, and Sunday 9am-5pm. For more information, call 480.941.1225 or visit www.dbg.org.

Last month, the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) announced that it has been awarded a $500,000 grant by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Project Safe Neighborhoods Program, which is designed to create safer neighborhoods through a sustained reduction in crime associated with gang and gun violence.

“The Phoenix Police Department continues to focus our enforcement efforts on gangs, guns and drugs as part of our policing plan to reduce violent crimes in the City of Phoenix,” explains Phoenix Police Chief Daniel Garcia. “The collaborative relationships created by this grant, the resulting crime analysis and the inclusion of research-based practices will enhance our policing mission.”

The Project Safe Neighborhoods Program’s effectiveness is based on the cooperation of local, state and federal agencies engaged in a unified approach led by the U.S. Attorney in the District of the State of Arizona. The goal is to support collaborative strategic partnerships; data-driven identification; communitybased prevention and intervention, as well as intelligence and university-based research analysis in order to reduce violent crime at the gang, individual and neighborhood level.

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Grant Awarded Supports Sustained Crime Reduction

Art Walk Returns For Fall

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Sunnyslope Art Walk takes over Central Avenue from Dunlap to the canal October 11 from 5-9pm. Explore more than 100 artists and crafts people, live music and food and drink vendors. Event parking is available at Marketplace at Central and Sunnyslope High School.

Art Walk sponsors include Accurate Signs & Engraving, American Valet, B & B Printery, Empire Lights, John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital and MySunnyslope.com. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ sunnyslopeartwalk.

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Hole-in-One Tournament Tees Off As part of the lead-up to the Fiesta Bowl, Arizona Biltmore Golf Club celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Million Dollar Hole-in-One Tournament, one of the nation’s top amateur hole-in-one tournament, October 30 – November 9. Top finishers each day receive prizes such as Ping irons, golf bags and certificates for complimentary foursomes at the Valley’s best golf courses. The top three daily finishers advance to the finals on for a shot at the $1 million hole.

Arizona Biltmore is located at 2400 East Missouri Avenue in Phoenix. For additional information, visit www.fiestabowl.org and click on the “Hole-in-One” link on the “Events” menu.

Southwest Center Honors Advocacy Legacy Of Elizabeth Taylor With collaboration from The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation and The Wrigley Mansion, Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS will host a Jubilee Honoring Elizabeth Taylor. The fundraising event will take place Tuesday, October 28 starting at 6:30pm.

The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation will donate 100 percent of the proceeds from the event to Southwest Center for HIV/ AIDS. Southwest Center offers prevention and intervention programs, health and wellness services and research towards the effort to fight the spread of this disease.

Laela Wilding, eldest granddaughter of Elizabeth Taylor, will greet Jubilee guests and share memories of her grandmother’s advocacy and dedication to educating the public about HIV and AIDS, during the early onset of the epidemic. Wilding will be welcomed and introduced by Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton and his wife, Nicole.

Guests will enjoy a glam cocktail party featuring entertainment, treasures, merriment and a Golden-Age of Hollywood best-dressed favorite. Plus, have the pleasure of continuing the evening by attending a dinner and a movie showcasing one of Elizabeth Taylor’s classic films, sponsored

by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.

The Wrigley Mansion is located at 2501 East Telawa Trail in Phoenix. For more information and for the public to purchase Jubilee tickets, go to www.elizabethtaylorat thewrigley.org.

10th Annual Certified Local Fall Festival Local First Arizona will host the 10th Annual Certified Local Fall Festival Saturday, November 8, from 10am-4pm at Portland Parkway (10 West Portland Street) in the heart of Downtown Phoenix.

The Certified Local Fall Festival is a free, family-friendly event for all ages and an annual celebration of all things local to Arizona.

“There is no other festival or event like the Certified Local Fall Festival, it is a completely unique event to Arizona,” says Local First Arizona director Kimber Lanning. “This festival highlights everything that Arizona has to offer, from one-of-a-kind local shops, boutiques, and restaurants to Arizona-made wine and beer. It really makes people proud to call Arizona home.”

The Certified Local Fall Festival has grown into one of Downtown Phoenix’s premier community events. This year’s festival will feature more than 100 vendors with some of Arizona’s favorite local businesses. For information, visit www.localfirstaz.com/fall-festival.

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The 54th Annual Greater Phoenix Greek Festival brings its tradition of family fun, history culture and culinary delights of Greece to the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral October 10-12. Attendees will enjoy authentically prepared Greek cuisine, imported Greek wine, beer and ouzo, and the Greek classic Metaxa. Additionally, the nationally-recognized community dancers, in traditional costumes from the various regions of Greece – and the Greek world – will be performing throughout the weekend. The cost is $3; children under 12 are free. The festivities run from 5-10:30pm, Friday; 11am-10:30pm, Saturday; and 11am-8-pm, Sunday.

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral is located at 1973 East Maryland Avenue in Phoenix. For more information, call 602.264.2791 or visit www.phoenixgreekfestival.org.

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First Concert Of The Season For NVSO

North Valley Symphony Orchestra (NVSO) kicks off it 2014-15 season with “Cool Tropical Nights” October 18. The concert will begin at 7pm at North Canyon High School, 1700 East Union Hills Drive.

Enjoy a ‘cool’ autumn evening with NVSO at its season opener, which includes Gottschalk’s A Night in the Tropics. Gottschalk, a Pan-American artist, was the first to capture the syncopated music of South Louisiana and the Caribbean in enduring works that anticipate ragtime and jazz by half a century in the mid-19th century. This concert also features the ever-popular Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story (extracted from the original stage score written in 1960), Gould’s Latin American Symphonette, and Chabrier’s ever popular piece, España. Additionally, NVSO Youth Orchestra will introduce its season by opening the concert with Anderson’s lively Jazz Legato and Jazz Pizzicato.

“I’m excited about the repertoire that North Valley Symphony Orchestra is performing this upcoming season,” says founding Music Director Kevin Kozacek.

“The members are extremely dedicated to improving each season, which allows me to introduce some really beautiful pieces for our audience to enjoy.”

For more information, visit www.northvalleysymphony.org or call 623.980.4628.

Bowl To Benefit Children In Sports

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Let it Roll Bowl will host the third annual Angels for Athletes Bowl-a-Thon Saturday, October 11 from 6-8:30pm.

Enjoy an evening of bowling to raise money for children in sports. Participants can register as individuals ($30) or as a team of five ($125). Collect pledges from friends and family for each pin scored, and then bowl to help raise money for Angels for Athletes programs. Trophies will be awarded for several categories including highest team score, highest individual bowler score and lowest individual bowler score.

Angels for Athletes is a non-profit corporation founded in 2012 to help improve the lives of children by encouraging and supporting their active participation in recreational and competitive sports. The organization envisions a world of happy, healthy and self-confident kids, and believes that childhood participation in sports of all kinds helps to provide these invaluable lifelong benefits.

Let it Roll Bowl is located at 8925 North 12th Street in Phoenix. For more information, visit www.angelsforathletes.com or www.letitrollbowl.com.

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The North Phoenix Chamber of Commerce held its September Business Resource Luncheon at Stonecreek Golf Club, 4435 East Paradise Village Parkway South in Phoenix. Attendees enjoyed lunch, a presentation from Donna Davis of Expect More Arizona and the opportunity to network with members and guests alike.

Learn more about the Chamber’s monthly networking events at www.northphoenixchamber.com/events.htm.

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North Valley business men and women will enjoy making valuable connections at North Phoenix Chamber of Commerce events. Chamber members cover a broad cross section of industries and range from sole proprietors to major corporations. Its goal is to unite the people and spheres of influence in commerce, industry, education, philanthropy and the professions to work together for the development of the Greater North Phoenix area.

The North Phoenix Chamber of Commerce will host four opportunities for members and guests to connect with area business owners and community leaders this month.

The AM Networking with NPCC breakfast will be held from 7-9am Tuesday, October 7, at Blue Agave Mexican Cantina, 7000 East Mayo Boulevard in Phoenix. The Business Networking Luncheons will be held Tuesday, October 14 at Stonecreek Golf Club, 4435 East Paradise Village Parkway South in Phoenix, and Tuesday, October 28, at Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 4575 East Irma Lane, Loop 101 and Tatum Boulevard in Phoenix. Enjoy lunch and present a 20 second commercial, followed by open networking. Both luncheon events take place from 11:30am-1:30pm.

The Chamber’s third Thursday evening mixer will be held October 16 at the Blue Martini, 5455 East High Street, from 5:30-7:30pm.

In addition, the Chamber is conducting New & Renewing Member Orientations the third Thursday of every month at its office, 8-9am. Here, members will learn how to make the most of the Chamber’s website to promote their business and learn about opportunities to advertise, serve on committees and sponsorships.

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

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Businesses and families in Anthem and surrounding areas are invited to attend the fourth annual Trick-or-Treat for an Anthem Sweet event Friday, October 31 from 4-6pm.

This free, community-wide, business trick-or-treat event provides a safe, family-friendly environment by encouraging all little ghosts and goblins, Valleywide, to trick-or-treat store-to-store at Anthem’s commercial properties. Last year, hundreds of kids turned out to trick-or-treat in their spookiest costumes at nearly 70 participating Anthem businesses.

The event encourages Anthem businesses to participate in order to enhance their exposure, strengthen potential customer base and engage with current and future potential customers.

Beginning at 6:30pm, residents can visit the ACC Community Center for the annual Monster Ball. For additional details, visit www.onlineatanthem.com.

MTA Presents

L-R: Charlotte (Julia Toussaint), Wilbur (TJ Rossi) and Fern (Savannah Foy). Photo courtesy of David Powell Photography.

Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) brings to stage Charlotte’s Web, a new musical version of E.B. White’s beloved classic. A talented cast of 10-13-year-olds takes you to Zuckerman’s Barn, featuring all the story’s unforgettable animals in this fun-filled musical presented October 16-19 in Anthem.

“MTA is thrilled to be bringing Charlotte’s Web to stage, a show that is not done often because of its extremely difficult and rangy vocal score,” says Jackie Hammond, MTA’s producing artistic director. “Our cast is singing their hearts out and will be sure to impress you with their musical theatre abilities.”

The award-winning production staff includes director Laura O’Meara, vocal director Joe Bousard and choreographer Sherry Henderson.

Musical Theatre of Anthem is located at 42323 North Vision Way. Tickets may be purchased online at www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org.

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.

“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 operating officer Neal Shearer.

For more information and a complete list of acceptable items, visit www.onlineatanthem.com/ go-green or contact the Anthem Community Council at 623.742.6050.

Anthem residents and visitors are invited to celebrate all things fall at Anthem Community Council’s seventh-annual Autumnfest October 25-26. This familyfriendly event celebrates the season with fall-flavored festivities including arts and crafts vendors, carnival rides, pumpkin picking, an apple pie baking contest, and live entertainment.

The annual apple pie baking contest is a favorite of residents and visitors, and is sponsored by the Anthem Neighborhood Watch Committee. A panel of judges scores the pies on included categories for both double crust and single crust. There is also a people’s choice category. Enter a recipe before the October 17 deadline.

Autumnfest is open to the public. Admission and parking are free. The event will be held 10am-5pm Saturday and 10am-4pm Sunday at ACC Community Park 41703 North Gavilan Peak Parkway. For more information 623.742.6050 or www.onlineatanthem.com.

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Anthem residents are invited to attend the Anthem Community Council’s semi-annual Go Green event October 4, 8am-12pm at the event’s new location, the ACC Community Park lower parking lot, 41703 North Gavilan Peak Parkway.

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.

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, household hazardous waste, 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

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Farmers Market And Art Returns This Month

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The Fountain Hills Farmers Market & Art on the Avenue returns October 30. The market will host a variety of local food vendors featuring everything from freshly grown produce, handmade cheese, sea salt to artisans who have created paintings, copper work, purses, jewelry and much more. The first few markets will be held Thursdays from 11am-5pm on Centennial Circle between the library and the community center due to improvement on the Avenue of the Fountains. It is expected that the market will return to its regular location (16858 East Avenue of the Fountains) in December.

For more information, visit www.fhfarmersmarket.com or find the market on Facebook.

Make a Difference Day This year, Fountain Hills Make a Difference Day is October 25.

Make a Difference Day is a national day of helping others. Held annually on the fourth Saturday of October, millions of volunteers around the world unite in a common mission to improve the lives of others. Make a Difference Day is a day to celebrate the power of people in their own community to come together and make a difference. Everyone is welcome to participate.

Events will be held at Golden Eagle Park, 15900 East Golden Eagle Boulevard, and run 7:30am-12pm. Registration forms and details are available on the Town of Fountain Hills website, www.fh.az.gov.

Halloween in the Hills Avenue of the Fountains comes alive with Halloween in the Hills October 31. The community is invited to join in the costume contest for dressed pets and pet owners starting at 4:30pm.

Immediately following the costume contest businesses will be open for trick-or-treating – merchants will be handing out candy, popcorn and treats. In addition, there will be games, bouncers, haunted houses and more family fun. The Fountain Hills Noon Kiwanis will offer hamburgers, hot dogs, drinks and other refreshments.

The event runs from 4-8pm. For more information, call 480.837.8168 or visit www.halloweeninthehills.com.

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By Mayor David Schwan

Chamber To Host Community Expo The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce presents a Community Expo, from 1-4pm, Saturday, October 18 at the Cactus Shadows High School gymnasium, 5802 East Dove Valley Road in Cave Creek.

The free event will feature a variety of services, business and non-profit organizations from throughout the communities of Carefree, Cave Creek and North Scottsdale. Prizes and raffle drawings are available throughout the event. Food and beverages will also be available.

Exhibitors include National Bank of Arizona, Desert Foothills Land Trust, Carefree Property Service and Easy Street Clinic.

“We invite individuals of all ages to attend. There is something at the expo for every member of the family and it’s a great way to get out and talk with neighbors and meet those work so hard to make our community great,” says Patty Villeneuve, executive director of the Chamber.

The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce hosts monthly business breakfasts and after hours mixers throughout the community. In addition, the organization presents the Carefree Christmas Festival parade each year. Memberships are encouraged and all events are open to the public.

For additional information, including available exhibitor space, call 480.488.4481 or visit www.carefreecavecreek.org.

“Awakening” by Lauren Knode

Not Just An Event…

A Destination Thunderbird Artists kicks off its festival season with the 21st Annual Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival, October 31 – November 2.

The festival features more than 165 juried fine artists, gourmet food, delectable chocolates, robust wine and live musical entertainment.

Award-winning artist Lauren Knode, will be the Featured Artist at the Festival. Knode’s inspiration is derived from nature and she enjoys creating paintings with an atmospheric luminescence while working in oil, acrylic or pastel.

Live entertainment is a mainstay at all of Thunderbird Artists events. A few of the musicians who will be performing, all three days from 10am-5pm, are Elijah Bossenbroek, Keith Johnson and Jason Michael Tracy.

The festival also has a variety of food options. Andiamo will be serving a variety of wood fired pizzas from the classic Margherita and Four Cheese to more specialized flavors like Fajita (shredded chicken, red onion, red peppers, cilantro, guacamole, sour cream, black bean mole sauce and Oaxaca cheese) and Rooster (marinated herb chicken, Colorado sweet corn, chives, grape tomatoes, Jack Daniels BBQ sauce, mozzarella and smoked gouda).

Grilled Addiction serves its signature thyme-n-lime grilled lamb chops, along with green chili mac-n-cheese, pulled pork and coleslaw sliders, shrimp salad and Tai chicken rice pilaf. They utilize organic and local ingredients as much as possible. The festival will also host mouthwatering truffles, homemade fudge, refreshing coffee and chocolate slushies, sweet kettle corn, flavorful balsamics and much more.

The festival takes place in the heart of Carefree, surrounded by specialty shops, galleries and cafes, with indigenous cacti throughout and gorgeous mountain views from all angles. Hours are 10am-5pm each day.

Admission is $3 and parking is free all weekend. For more information, visit www.thunderbirdartists.com.

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Propositions 488 and 489 will help the members of Carefree Town Council use their management skills and practical experience to avoid political turmoil.

MAYOR The mayor and members of Carefree Town Town of Carefree Council are unpaid volunteers who freely give their 480.488.3686 time to manage the municipal affairs of Carefree. www.carefree.org Council members typically want to avoid politics and to do the best, businesslike job they can for the future of our town.

I’ve found that thinking about the long range future and implementing complex projects are critical to Carefree’s success.

No successful business changes all its management every two years. A two-year term of municipal office is not enough time for council members to accomplish long term goals. Propositions 488 and 489 change the term of office for the mayor and the Town Council to staggered four year terms and will encourage continuity and long term thinking. Four years give the mayor and council members the opportunity to plan and implement complex projects for the long term success of Carefree.

Eighty-six of 91 municipalities in Arizona use four year terms of office. It’s time for Carefree to change so that we can compete with other cities and towns with long term vision. Vote YES on 488 and 489!

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Most families have rituals for important occasions like holidays, birthdays and anniversaries. One of my favorite family rituals is attending Arizona Cardinal home football games, a custom we have observed for the last 20 years. Rituals also have routines.

This year, before the first game, like every year, we went through our

Important Rituals pre-game routine like well-trained, professional fans. Kathie put on her Larry Fitzgerald jersey and Cardinal cap and I put on my Cardinal polo shirt to let the national audience know we are enthusiastic Cardinal ALLEN

fans, should a TV camera zoom in on us.

With our tickets, the parkingpass, i-Pod radios and binoculars we headed to Glendale for the first game of the season. As NOHRE we exited Highway 101 onto Writer the ramp to the University of Phoenix Stadium, I looked at my ticket in a lanyard around my neck and realized it was the ticket for last year’s final game.

A familiar feeling of self-disgust overwhelmed me because of my stupid mistake. How could I be so dumb? I had mistakenly thrown the ticket I needed into the wastebasket. Fortunately, Kathie had her correct ticket. As we parked, I recovered from my despair,

SOUL CONNECTION realizing it wasn’t the end of the world, it only felt like it. I made my way through security to the ticket window where a friendly person solved my problem with a new ticket for my seat and she helped me feel better, by sympathetically telling me, “This happens a lot.” I was able to join Kathie, already in her seat, in time for the kickoff and cheer the Cardinals unto a thrashing of the Houston Texans.

Senior moments happen, especially when you are a senior. The challenge is not to let them spoil an important family ritual. This one didn’t.

Allen Nohre lives in Carefree with his wife, Kathie. He is a writer at TERROS Behavioral Health, publishes the blog www.spiritandsoulconnections.com and can be reached at anohre@cox.net.

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The Foothills Caring Corps, 7275 East Easy Street in Carefree, invites the community to participate in its Fourth Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Mirabel Golf Club in Scottsdale Monday, November 17.

Limited to 120 players, individual registration for the tournament is $350 and includes golf, food and beverages. Sponsors and players will participate in a scramble format tournament with a shotgun start at 10am. Registration and breakfast begins at 8:30am. Other support opportunities and sponsorships with free play are available. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will follow play, as well as raffle prizes.

Mirabel’s Tom Fazio designed golf course is a stunning and highly acclaimed private facility that will be open to the public for this benefit fundraiser. To register, or for more information, call 480.488.1105, or visit www.foothillscaringcorps. com. Mirabel is located at 37100 North Mirabel Club Drive in Scottsdale.

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Family Theater Fun At DFT Desert Foothills Theater (DFT), a division of the Foothills Community Foundation, celebrates its 40th season with its first youth theater production of the season, The Dracula Rock Show, set for October 3-12 in the intimate Black Box Theater of Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, 33606 North 60th Street, in North Scottsdale.

Written by Malcolm Sircom and directed by Lizzie Baggleman, The Dracula Rock Show features a cast of 20 talented performing artists ranging in age from eight to 14. The hilarious plot, eccentric characters and a dynamic score embracing 60s rock and 70s disco music will be entertaining for audience members of all ages.

When the zombies and vampires tire of being cooped up underground, their master Count Dracula has a great idea: they’ll all go to rock concerts where no one will even notice them. But when Inspector Shirley Holmes and pathologist Dr. Watson become intrigued by an outbreak of anemia in young women, things take a turn for the worst (if there is anything worse than being a zombie).

Performances for The Dracula Rock Show are at 7pm Friday and Saturday and at 2pm on Sunday. Tickets range from $16 to $21 for adults and $12 to $16 for youth and students. Visit www.dftheater.org or call 480.488.1981.

The Third Annual Whiskers & Wine event will be held Thursday, October 23, from 6-9pm at the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, 100 Easy Street in Carefree. The event will benefit Foothills Animal Rescue.

Guest can sample fine wines and local fares from the top restaurants in the Carefree, Cave Creek and North Scottsdale area. Enjoy a night under the stars, live jazz and the chance to bid on over 50 silent auction items ranging from golf outings to wine tastings and much more. Tickets are $25 each and be purchased at the shelter and online. For information regarding food or wine hosting or sponsorship opportunities, call 480.488.9890.

Foothills Animal Rescue is located at 23030 North Pima Road in Scottsdale. It is a cage-free, non-profit (501(c)(3) organization that saves lives by rescue, care and adoption of homeless cats and dogs. Foothills Animal Rescue was founded in 1995 with a group of caring citizens in the Carefree area to help solve the issue of unwanted, abused, lost dogs and cats. For more information, visit www.foothillsanimal.org.

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PALM DESERT REALTY “Established in Carefree Since 1968”

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Mark your calendars for December 12-14 as the Seventh Annual Carefree Christmas Festival jingles all the way into Downtown Carefree. Residents and visitors alike will enjoy three days of free holiday festivities and entertainment at the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion at Carefree Gardens on Easy Street.

Revel in 35 tons of real snow, shop the Christmas gift and food market, listen to live music and carolers, bring your pet for the Sunday pet parade, take a horsedrawn carriage ride and pay a visit to Santa. Sponsored by BMO/Harris Bank, the event will also include an Electric Light Parade, presented by the Carefree Resort & Conference Center, at 6pm; and a Holiday Fireworks Extravaganza, presented by APS, at 8pm, Saturday, December 13. Affinity Dance Band will perform December 14 from 3-5pm.

For updates and information, visit www.carefreechristmasfestival.com.

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Putting Tournament To Benefit Kiwanis Foundation

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Saturday, October 25, the Carefree Kiwanis will hold its “Get Off Your Butt and Come Putt� 18-hole Putting Tournament at the Tonto Verde Golf Club in Rio Verde.

Join Kiwanis Club of Carefree for a fun and exciting 18-hole Putting Tournament, followed by cocktails, a buffet, live auction and prizes at the award-wining Tonto Verde Clubhouse. Tickets are all-inclusive for $100 per player and $50 for non-players. Registration, silent auction and a long putt contest begin at 3pm. The tournament starts at 4pm. The tournament field is limited to just 72 players.

The Tonto Verde Golf Club is located 10 minutes east of Troon North, at 18402 El Circulo Drive, Rio Verde. For more information, call 480.488.8400 or visit www.kiwaniscarefree.org.

A favorite cabaret duo returns to the Venues Café stage for the 2014 Cabaret Series. Join Charles Lewis and Shannon Wallace for an evening of Broadway favorites and jazz greats, October 19 from 6-9pm.

Charles Lewis is an Arizona treasure. He has performed concerts, jazz festivals and at night clubs, in and outside of Arizona. He composed music for the PBS film Jiminez and the Rose Tatoo and several pieces for the ASU Department of Dance. He set 23 poems of Langston Hughes to music.

Jazz songstress Shannon Wallace has style and class, sizzle and sass. Her way with a classic tune is like none other – steeped in the great tradition of Ella, Billie and Sarah, yet imbued with a fresh, contemporary sensibility.

Venues Café is located at 34 Easy Street in Carefree.

For more information, call 480.595.9909 or visit www.venuescafe.com.

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Picnic Buffet Benefit

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Those who are fans of Carefree’s Café Bink will not want to miss a very special event at one of the café’s sister locations, Bink’s Scottsdale, this month. Guests can support St. Mary’s Food Bank and enjoy a barbeque buffet prepared by Chef Kevin Binkley, Sunday, October 26, from 11am-4pm, at the restaurant located at 6107 North Scottsdale Road.

Admission is $24.95 for adults; kids under age 10 eat free. The buffet includes home-style classics, grilled hot dogs and hamburgers, pulled-pork selections, picnic sides and $3 brown bag beer specials throughout the afternoon.

Bink’s Scottsdale will be accepting non-perishable food donations for St. Mary’s at the barbeque. The family-friendly event includes balloons and a hot dog eating contest at 2pm. The first prize winner will receive a Bink’s T-shirt and a $100 gift certificate to the restaurant.

For reservations or information, call Bink’s Scottsdale at 480.664.9238 or visit www.binksscottsdale.com.

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Sponsored by the Sonoran Arts Leauge, the Town of Carefree, Carefree Conference Resort, and Marjon Ceramics, the 2014 Empty Bowls event will benefit Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center. Other donors include Bashas’, Desert Forest Realty and the UPS Store.(Carefree). Prepared by the Carefree Resort, lunch will be served in handmade ceramic or glass bowls. For a minimum donation of $15 (cash or check only), patrons can select their own unique bowl, made by members and friends of patrons of the Sonoran Arts League, and keep it as a lasting reminder of world hunger. One hundred percent of the proceeds will benefit the Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center, a non-profit organization that helps local individuals and families with emergency food, referral information, limited financial aid and other assistance.

The event takes place October 17 from 11:30am-1pm at Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, 101 Easy Street, Carefree. For more information, call 480.575.6624 or visit www.foothillsfoodbank.com.

Foothills Community Foundation will present a number of events in October that cover a broad range of interests. All classes will be held at the FCF-Holland Community Center, 34250 North 60th Street, Building B, Scottsdale. To register for events, visit www.azfcf.org and click on the “Class Registration” link. For additional information, call 480.488.1981.

Basic 101 Quilting Session 1: Tuesdays, Oct. 14 – Nov. 4; 6-8pm

Beginning Bridge w/Ethel Blake-Ward: Fridays, Oct. 17 - Dec. 12; 10am-12:00pm Introduction to the challenge game of bridge. Focus on fundamentals of bidding, play of the hand and defense.

Cost: $99.

Next Step Bridge w/Ethel Blake-Ward: Fridays, Oct. 17 – Dec. 12; 1-3pm For students who have completed Beginning Bridge class or who have a working knowledge of bridge basics.

Exercising and Your Brain: Oct. 22 & 29 – 6-7:30pm Learn how exercising not only builds the body but strengthens the brain for years to come. Join in for some fantastic fun and lots of learning while playing a great Quiz Show Game and learning about the brain. The instructor and game host will explore how exercise helps to keep our brains healthy, vibrant and safe from decline. Light refreshments provided. Cost: $39.

Focus on Your Health – Hospice of the Valley Lecture Series: Finding Help in the Home – Palliative Care: Oct. 23 – 10-11am Get answers to the following: What is palliative care? How can palliative care help me? When should I ask for help in my home? Why is palliative care needed? Does my doctor know about palliative care? The lecture is free.

Digital Photography Concepts for All Cameras: Wednesdays, Oct 29 – Nov. 19 2-4pm Join instructor Richard Belcastro at this class is for all cameras – point and shoot, midsize, DSLR’s and mirror-less – whose owners desire to understand the various settings and begin to explore the incredible power of the digital camera. Class covers image quality settings, image formats, basic editing, storage media, printing, email and web options and archiving.

Students should bring cameras and owner’s manuals to class. Cost: $79.

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Basic 101 Quilting Session 2: Tuesdays, Oct. 11 – Nov. 1; 10am-12pm Learn about the tools needed and how to use them. Attendees must have a sewing machine and know how to use it. Students will learn to sew accurate 1/4 inch seams, fabric strip cutting with a rotary cutter, the difference between pressing and ironing and the basics of sewing together a basic quilt top with tips for quilting and binding. Cost: $85, plus supplies (required for first class – see website for details). Instructor: Lois Wendling; 480.268.4797.

Explore key bidding conventions, overcalls, effective defense and strategic play of the hand. Cost: $99.

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By Mayor Vincent Francia

With October’s full moon waning, it’s time to loosen up for fun, frivolity and friendship.

Or the other way of saying that is, it’s time for the Taste of Cave Creek.

The Town’s two-day signature event is set for Wednesday and Thursday, October 15-16 at Stagecoach Village.

It’s the perfect venue for this event due to the MAYOR spacious, open-air setting that accommodates Town of Cave Creek many participating businesses but also the 480.488.1400 large, nomadic crowds that wander from one www.cavecreek.org food sensation to the next.

Last year, over 8,000 visitors did their best Burning Man impression over 48 hours while indulging in cuisine of more than 25 restaurants and imbibing wines and craft beers and also sip-sampling tequilas. Live music will keep the toes tapping and sharing one or both evenings with friends will be punctuated by the new friends made.

To be sure, The Taste satisfies palate pleasures. It’s a Yum Delight Tickle state of mind. But the event has an equally vibrant social context that can be found nowhere else. The Taste brings people together to celebrate the fellowship of community where everybody matters. Where at least for two days, fun is the marquee emotion and good will towards all the shared message.

Eclectic? Yes. Palate satisfying? Yes. Memorable? Also Yes. The Taste of Cave Creek at Stagecoach Village, Oct. 15-16.

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Other additions this year include the Zombie Walk and the Zombie Ball.

The Zombie Walk begins at 11am in front of Wild West Pawn on Cave Creek Road and lasts until 12pm. Costumed walkers will make their way from the west end of town to a four-corner stop, then return. From 7pm-2am, the Zombie Ball will come to life on the northeast corner of School House Roads.

There will be four spirit and beer bars, a live band, a live DJ, psychic readers, make-up artists, tattoo artists, a laser show and food trucks. The Zombie Ball will be included on the pub crawl route beginning at 7pm.

In addition, Wild at Heart, Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center and Phoenix Herpetological Society will bring beautiful desert animals for visitors to see and learn about.

For complete event information, visit www.cavecreekwicked.com.

Cave Creek Wicked is October 25 Cave Creek Wicked will be held Saturday, October 25. This year, the family-friendly, daytime portion of the event runs from 11am-4pm, while the evening costume contest pub crawl runs from 7pm-2am.

During the day, visitors will enjoy activities along the west end of Cave Creek on Cave Creek Road including trick-or-treating, pet costume contest/parade, horse costume contest, petting zoo, Adaptive Force Thriller dancers, face painting, make-up demo, arts and crafts, fire and police fun, kids’ costume contest and food and beverage for all. For the late-night costumed crowd, board a complimentary fun bus that continuously loops to and from some of the town’s top saloons (including Big Earl’s Greasy Eats, Smokehouse, Buffalo Chip Saloon, Harold’s Corral, Cave Creek Tap Haus) for wicked staggered costume contests, specialty themed cocktails and prizes.

Gears & Ghosts is set to debut at this year’s Cave Creek Wicked. The Gears & Ghosts Bike Ride starts at 2:30pm at Flat Tire Bike Shop, located at 6033 East Cave Creek Road.

Bikers, in Halloween costumes, will begin the ride at 3pm and make five stops – Flat Tire Bike Shop, Grotto Café, The Horny Toad, Janey’s and Bryan’s BBQ – where participants can enjoy food and libations, 30 minutes at each stop. The ride will conclude at Flat Tire Bike Shop at 6pm.

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Stagecoach Village Fine Art & Wine Festival Kicks Off

The Sixth Annual Stagecoach Village Fine Art & Wine Festival kicks off the festival season in grand style. Nestled in the scenic foothills at the crossroads of Cave Creek and Carefree, Stagecoach offers an ideal atmosphere for outdoor entertainment, surrounded by cactus-studded mountain views and western style architecture. Discover fine works of art in original oils, acrylics, watercolors, stone and bronze sculptures, mixed media, handmade furniture and exquisite jewelry.

The free event runs 10am-5pm. Parking is also free. Stagecoach Village is located at 7100 East Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. For additional information, call 623.734.6526 or visit www.vermillionpromotions.com.

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Fundraising Gala For Area Rescue Triple R Horse Rescue will host the second annual Hope for Horses Gala October 11 from 5-9pm at the Carefree Resort and Conference Center in Carefree, located at 37220 Mule Train Road.

According to Ken Bacher, president of Triple R Horse Rescue, the event will feature Mary Hoffman, a popular Mesa-based singer songwriter as entertainment for the event. Hoffman, winner of the Arizona State University (ASU) Idol competition in 2004 and a country music aficionado, has fronted for Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, Gary Allen, Easton Corbin, The Band Perry and other big name acts and has sung with Sugarland.

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 fundraiser event. His work with the ASU team has led to wins including the regional championship, and numerous riders have made their way to the semi and national championship competitions.

Leary has worked with Triple R Horse Rescue in rehabilitating horses for adoption with the help of the ASU team.

Triple R Horse Rescue, the only horse rescue in Cave Creek, held the first Hope for Horses Gala in 2013 and raised more than $20,000 to help advance the organization’s mission to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome horses in its care. This year’s event will feature dinner, silent and live auction items and special surprise announcements.

Tickets are $75 and can be purchased at www.triplerhorserescueaz.com or via email at sallie@ triplerhorserescueaz.com.

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On September 17, Cave Creek Vice Mayor Adam M. Trenk traveled to the nation’s capital to meet with dozens of members of Congress, state and local officials and business and community leaders for the No Labels National Ideas Meeting. The meeting served as the kick-off to a yearlong process that that will set a vision for where America needs to go and how we get there.

“Washington has become too complacent and too accepting of gridlock as the natural order of things. It’s not,” said Governor Jon Huntsman, co-chair of No Labels. “The National Strategic Agenda is a big idea, and it’s simply the right idea at the right time. It directly involves citizens in the process and will help our nation’s leaders rediscover the lost art of policymaking.”

The goal of this exercise is to develop a comprehensive policy document – with input from people across America – by October 2015, just as the presidential election is heating up.

Feel The Thrill Of The Trail Cave Creek Regional Park will play host to the Cave Creek Thriller – a 50K, 24K, 11K and 5K race that is the first race in the Desert Runner Trail Series – October 18.

Runners and spectators are encouraged to wear costumes. The race features a loop on the rugged and scenic Go John and Overton trails, 50 K and 30 K runners also complete an out and back on the Jasper, Slate and Flume Trails. Portions of trail are steep, rocky and entirely exposed to the sun with great views to the north.

Shuttle pick-up begins at 5:20am for the first race, the 50K, which starts at 6:30am.

For additional details, visit www.aravaiparunning.com/cave-creek-thriller. Cave Creek Regional Park is located at 37900 North Cave Creek Parkway.

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Celebrating Cave Creek’s Western Heritage Mark your calendar for Wild West Days

Don’t miss our special Wild West Days 2014 pull-out section in the November issue of CITYSunTimes!

Biketoberfest Cave Creek Biketoberfest rolls into town October 17-19. All of the action takes place at Hideaway Grill, 6746 East Cave Creek Road, and Tap Haus, 6900 East Cave Creek Road.

Check out some of the premier Arizona bike builders, other vendors, giveaways, live music and more. Visit www.cavecreekbiketoberfest. com or contact Rick, Hideaway Grill, at 480.332.7354.

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Wild West Days, Arizona’s largest western celebration, and a Cave Creek Merchants’ Association signature event, will be held October 29 – November 2 throughout the Town of Cave Creek.

The event features five days of non-stop family entertainment. There will be something for everyone from a non-motorized western parade and cattle drive to various events around town including a golf tournament, mutton bustin’, live bull riding, bath tub races, a Miss Wild West Days pageant, a Bachelor/Bachelorette Auction, vendors and live country music.

For more information, visit www.wildwestdayscavecreek.com.

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Open House At Arts League

With the launch of a new website this spring and a move to a larger space at 6051 East Hidden Valley Drive, Suite 2, this summer, the Sonoran Arts League has positioned itself to be able to provide more to the community. More classes, like the recent series on Women, Society and the Arts, and more workshops like the Mixed Media & Rice Paper Collage workshop coming up October 18. More lectures and demonstrations. More opportunities for children, young adults and adults to engage in the arts. And as just one of three art galleries in the Town of Cave Creek, more opportunities for artists to show and sell their artwork.

The organization is celebrating with an open house October 11 from 9am-5pm and invites residents to drop by to enjoy the new space, meet artists and see the current exhibition. Children are welcome – there will be ongoing art projects throughout the day, refreshments and demonstrations.

For more information, call 480.575.6624 or visit www.sonoranartsleague.org

After a successful expansion in June to a larger facility, Cave Creek Auction (CCA) founder John Bettencourt is gearing up for another season of auctions this month. Auction dates include October 11 (complete estate liquidation auction featuring a large collection of professional tools from a retired general contractor) and October 18 (featuring a collection of Sterling Silver Jewelry including many old pawn and Native American pieces). Not to be missed is the October 25 High End Treasure Hunt Auction. This is an auction dedicated to the higher end and hard to find items. This sale features fun items such as a sweet 1963 Big Block Corvette Convertible, a signed Shaquille O’Neal shoe from his time with the Phoenix Suns, an amazing six foot tall bronze of Geronimo, a 1957

Buick Special, authentic automobilia signage, a pair of signed Muhammad Ali boxing trunks, slot machines, fine art, antiques, coins and collectibles, jewelry and much more.

CCA is also currently accepting entries for next year’s Third Annual Spring Cave Creek Classic & Collector Car Auction scheduled for April 3-4 at Stagecoach Village. Vendors and exhibitors will be onsite. Over 200 vehicles are expected to cross the block including some rare motorcycles also. This is a free admission family friendly event.

The auction house, located at 6061 East Cave Creek Road, is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10am-5pm.

Visit www.cavecreekauction.com for the latest updates or call 480.525.1136.

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The Cave Creek Regional Park offers 2,922-acres to explore, and enjoy hiking and equestrian trails in the upper Sonoran Desert. Here are some of the guided events taking place in October.

Oct. 3: Clay Mine Adventure Explore the Clay Mine and learn the history of this site. Bring water, a flashlight and a camera. No pets. Park at the Nature Center and follow the directions at the trailhead kiosk to the Clay Mine. This program is in “open house” format; 6-8:30pm.

Oct. 4: Feeding Frenzy See the park’s collection of cool and creepy carnivores consume their prey. Snakes swallow their prey, whole.

Scorpions don’t. So how do they eat? Find out at the Nature Center.

11am-12pm.

Oct. 11: Archery 101 b 10am-12pm

Cave Creek Regional Park is located at 37900 North Cave Creek Parkway. There is a $6 per vehicle park entry fee. For more information, visit www.maricopa.gov/parks/cave_creek.

Oct. 11: Archery “Open Range” For those who have successfully completed “Archery 101,” the range will be open for “practice” time.

Register in advance by contacting Ranger Mark at markpaulat@mail. maricopa.gov. 12-2pm.

Oct. 17: Desert Nights – Hike Join the Ranger for adventure and fun in the desert night. Meet at the Nature Center. Be sure to bring water, a flashlight and a camera. All ages welcome. No pets. 6-9pm.

Oct. 23: Fall Fitness Hike Begin Thursday mornings with a Fitness Hike on a scenic trail. Everyone welcome. Fitness and seasonal attire is recommended including sturdy shoes and a hat. No pets. Bring plenty of water for this up-tempo hike. Meet at the Nature Center. 8-10am.

Oct. 25: Open House and Halloween Howl Fun for everyone. Costume contest, games, live animal displays, trick-or-treating, bug theater, and much more. Meet at the Nature Center. 5-9pm.

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Oct. 11: Archery 101 a An introduction to recreational and international-style target archery.

Equipment is provided. Open to anyone ages 10 and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Bring water and wear closed-toed shoes. To register, contact Ranger Mark at markpaulat@mail.maricopa. gov. 8-10am. Stop at park entrance for directions to the Archery Range (37019 North Lava Lane).

Oct. 31: Haunted Hike Participants are encouraged to hike in costume. Meet at the Nature Center. Bring water, flashlight and a camera. Choose costumes that do not hinder vision, mobility or safety. 6-8pm.

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Museum Re-opens For The Season Cave Creek Museum re-opens for the season Wednesday, October 1. The Museum features an extensive collection of prehistoric and historic artifacts that describe the lives of Native Americans, miners, ranchers and pioneers.

One of the biggest highlights of the season will be monthly demonstrations of the Museum’s historic “Golden Reef” Stamp Mill, which dates back to 1880 and was used to crush hard rock ore so that gold could be separated and saved.

Another new exhibit will be “Saddle Up,” a colorful display of horse saddles dating from 1890 to 1950, including one that was made for a professional baseball player. The new “Baskets, Baskets, Beautiful Baskets” exhibit features Native American baskets dating from the 1880s to the 1930s.

The baskets are from several Arizona tribes: Pima (O’Odham), Navajo, Apache, Havasupai, Yavapai and Papago (Tohono O’Odham). In addition, the Museum will unveil a new “Arizona’s Greatest Battle” exhibit that features history about what is considered to be the greatest recorded battle ever fought in Arizona.

Lifestyle will also be highlighted in a new bola tie and “Dirty Laundry” washing machine exhibit.

“The washing machine was revolutionary because it changed a woman’s life dramatically,” says Evelyn Johnson, executive director of Cave Creek Museum. “We’ll show the evolution of this household task from 1870 through 1940.”

The museum, located at 6140 Skyline Drive, will host several new children’s programs throughout the year and bring back popular annual events, including “A Miner’s Dinner” in November, “Antiques Appraisal Day” in January, “Authors’ Month” in February and its biggest fundraiser of the year, “Homes Through Time” home tour in March.

For additional information, call 480.488.2764 or visit www. cavecreekmuseum.org.

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MUSINGS OF A DISTRACTIBLE MIND / BY HOPE H. OZER

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It’s autumn. Already.

And time rushes by.

For me, the summer didn’t rush. It flew! At warp wrapping one tiny arm around my neck and stroking speed. And so did I. Back and forth to New York one of my arms with her other hand, she whispered, City. Three times in four months – vying for the “Old people’s skin is so soft.”

“Grandmother of the Year Award.” Good thing we Swell. had stockpiled frequent flyer miles.

These were not the six little words I wanted And here we are. October. to hear from my six-year-old granddaughter.

The weather cools. The energy that was How about, “I love you so much, Glammie!” Or, sapped from my body by the summer’s heat, “Can I stay with you forever?” Or, “You are the a six-year-old for almost a month and hand bestest Glammie in the whole wide world.” O.K. surgery has returned. I remember to breathe – That’s ten. to reflect on the memories made.

Nope. “Old people’s skin is so soft” is what After all, when it comes right down to it, it is I got. all about memories. Isn’t it?

“Mine is so hard. I like yours better,” she As early as January, the “what do we do with continued.

DBacks Camp a six-year-old for ten weeks in ‘The City’” discussion All things come to she who waits, I thought.

No so fast, missy! had begun with LD Courtney. LH and I suggested I am officially an “old person.” In her eyes. Not. In. We had signed Oak up for two, one week camps. that Oakley attend sleep away camp. In the East, for Mine. In mine, I’m still hovering somewhere around 40.

The first camp was pretty much a bust and we pulled economically comfortable families (and even for At that moment – once I got over the “old people” her out by the middle of the third day. So, lots of those who have to pinch pennies!) it is not unusual for declaration – I flashed back to 1949 when I had swimming and games at Peter Piper Pizza – and crafts children to go away for four, six or even eight weeks. “schnoogled” up to my grandmother. Babba was an at the community center where Glammie made a really Heaven knows her mommy could use a respite! elderly woman. She was probably no more than 65, but fabulous bracelet. Oh right, Oakley made some neat Oakley was not interested. Unequivocally, in those days she was elderly – both in physique and stuff, too! undisputedly, undeniably NOT interested. spirit. As she placed my little head on her bosom and The second one was the Arizona Diamondbacks Oak had a plan: She enthusiastically proposed that stroked my hair lulling me to sleep, I Baseball Academy Camp. It takes place in Flagstaff she attend “Glammie/Poppy Camp.” remember thinking that her skin was only one week per year. We lucked out. This “It’s too hot in Arizona in the summer,” I replied. so very, very soft. she absolutely loved. The program was well “But, it’s nice in Flagstaff,” she retorted. “We’ll go to I smiled as a tear ran down my structured, the coaches were professional the lake house. We can swim. And we can play games cheek. athletes and quite easy on the eyes, if I do say so at Peter Piper Pizza, and we can go to Bookman’s and I knew some day I’d turn into myself. What’s not to like? buy lots of chapter books for me to read so my mother. But my grandmother?

We’ve already been informed that she’s Holy moly!

I can be smarter, and we can bond and coming to “Glammie/Poppy Camp” next And time rushes by. have lots of quality time together! That summer again and going back to the Making sweet tears. would be really cool!”

DBacks camp.

Making memories.

Where do kids get this from?

I have never been so exhausted. “…so I can be smarter”? “…and Making memories is hard work.

Hope H. Ozer is founder and Publisher we can bond and have lots of quality We’re still working on sleep Emeritus of CITYSunTimes. Her time together”? away camp! monthly columns previously written as Quite an argument.

On our last night cuddling Getting smart “Publisher’s Pen” range from personal – some We are pushovers. LH and I together (my most favorite thing) humorous, some poignant – to observations on life, and proposed a one week visit. Oak before she headed back to New York, as her little continue to be one of CST’s most enduring features. countered, “How about a month?” body rolled over in bed and “schnoogled” up to me, We agreed to two weeks. She made it three.

Tough negotiator.

The deal, if you’d call it that, included attending day camp for two I loved Hope Ozer’s article in the September edition of CITYSunTimes. I haven’t laughed that hard in of those weeks to give Glammie and ages! I could picture our elegant Hope trying to get her pants up in the ladies room. I had an issue with my Poppy a break. There is an enormous thumb a few years ago, and I can attest to the trials and tribulations of not having the use of an opposable difference between plan and execute. thumb. I learned to do a lot of things left handed until it healed. It’s amazing what we take for granted Even with the best laid plans, as until we no longer have it. I have a whole new appreciation of my thumb.

Gershwin said, “It ain’t necessarily so.”

My friend Sue recently tripped and fractured her arm. Like Hope, Sue likes to look her best, so is In July, a quick round trip to bring not happy to be sporting a cast. She got a black cast and was going to decorate it by gluing on pieces of Oakley to Arizona for “Glammie/ turquoise and some glitter. When she read Hope’s article, she was thrilled that cast covers exist. I suspect Poppy Camp.”

Sue will also be the proud owner of several cast covers. Much easier than what she had planned and A quick stop overnight in the Valley provides variety! Hope was kind enough to supply the website for Sue, who also found the article hilarious and then we boogied up to Flagstaff as well as informative. first thing in the morning. A weekend Thanks, Hope, for the laughs and the website. of total immersion followed by two – Lyn Hitchon Heading to “Glammie/ weeks of day camp. Piece of cake.

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There’s no doubt you’ll find something interesting to talk about with charismatic Ezra.

Want to talk science? Cars? Music?

Art? Ezra is your man.

In school, two subjects appeal to him: Biology and art.

“I like art because you can be creative; you can be yourself. Also, it gives you better perspective. I like biology because it takes you into different areas that you never knew would even exist,” he says.

Ezra, 15, has big plans for his future. He wants to become a master mechanic in auto engineering.

“When I was 11 or 12 years old, I started watching all the Fast and Furious movies and I started playing a lot of race car games. And I just got into

Ezra is a generous 15-year-old who enjoys biology and art, likes to laugh and sees auto engineering in his future.

it,” he says. “My favorite type of car is probably the muscle car or imports.

I think my favorite muscle car would probably either be a Gran Torino or a 1967 Camaro.”

Listening to their engines is music to Ezra’s ears.

“It comforts me. It’s like listening to bedtime music almost, but like in a half-a-mile-drag strip, for daytime,” he says. “Like daytime lullaby music, almost.”

What does he want in a family?

For them to, “not fight a lot, or like, they sometimes have disputes, but not like screaming all the time at each other. I just want a family that cares about everybody in their family and they make sure that those people have what they need to be able to be good.”

He would bring lots of laughter to a family.

“I like laughing and I’m very generous and I like to help people,” Ezra says. “If I had a family, I’d be a lot more confident in myself and know that family would have my back if I ever did something wrong.”

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

FOOTHILLS ANIMAL RESCUE PET OF THE MONTH Mieka : Six-Year-Old Female This black and white tuxedo cat adores being the center of attention.

Mieka has some damage around her ears due to being out in the harsh environment and surviving the best she knew how. She tends to be a loner and does not always seek out hugs and cuddles, but when she does she is quite a love bug. She does love to have her ears scratched. Mieka would best in a home with no dogs and older 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.

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Walk to Save Animals, is a family- and dog-friendly event to benefit the Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA, the state’s oldest and largest no-kill shelter. The event includes a 2K and 5K pet walk and a PetFest featuring dog agility demonstrations, training advice, pet photos with Santa, adoptions and up-close interactions with exotic pets. Tillman, the skateboard-riding bulldog, will be in attendance, along with live music, vendors, a kids’ zone and a food court.

The event takes place Saturday, November 8, 8:30am-2:30pm at Tempe Beach Park at Tempe Town Lake. Raise or donate a minimum of $30 to participate in the walk. Admission to the PetFest is free.

Register online at www.aawl.org. For information, call 480.423.1511.

Suns Charities 88, a network of community leaders, will hold its annual progressive dinner, the Slam Dunk street party, presented by Trapp Corp., Saturday, October 11 in Downtown Phoenix. Registration is set for 6pm.

The Suns Charities 88 Slam Dunk street party will tip-off with a cocktail reception on the Suns main court at US Airways Center, then move to Central Avenue for a sit-down dinner. The event will culminate with dessert and dancing under the stars, with music provided by Michael Wesley.

Individual tickets are $188 and can be purchased by visiting www.suns. com/slamdunk. Suns Charities 88 was created in 2012 to offer a platform for energized business professionals across the Phoenix Metro area to network amongst their peers. This powerful group of members works collectively to give back to the community through the philanthropic power of Phoenix Suns Charities. The combined efforts of Suns Charities 88 creates a forum for networking, professional, development, philanthropy and fundraising opportunities that simultaneously creates a community minded, connected workforce across the Valley.

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The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce hosts a number of networking events throughout the month. This month, it will hold a Community Expo October 18 at Cactus Shadows High School. The Chamber is committed to promoting a dynamic and vital economy that serves the needs of its community.

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

Local First Arizona’s next Lunch Mixer will be held at Daily Dose Midtown October 1 from 11:30am-1pm. Its October Evening Mixer will be October 15 at The MonOrchid in Downtown Phoenix. The events give members the opportunity to dine together, network and learn about the latest efforts in the Local movement, and are open to members only; however, guests may attend the events with a member. For more information, call 602.956.0909 or visit www.localfirstaz.com.

NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners) will hold its next luncheon meeting October 8 from 11am-1pm. The program, “Let’s Get Down to Business: Image is Everything,” will help attendees learn how to make personal image match business values. The presenter is Debra Davenport.

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

For more information, call 480.289.5768 or visit www.nawbophx.org.

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The North Phoenix Chamber of Commerce will hold its next Business Resource Networking Luncheon October 14 from 11:30am-1:30pm at Stonecreek Golf Club in Phoenix. Its next Evening Mixer will be held October 16 from 5:30-7:30pm at Embassy Suites Phoenix. Learn about how you can connect with your North Valley community and grow your business. For details, call 602.482.3344 or visit www.northphoenixchamber.com.

The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its next PM Connect event at the Pure Sushi October 2 from 5:30-7pm. The Chamber will hold its next AM Connect networking event October 16 from 7:30-9am at Scottsdale Gun Club. For information on the other many events the Scottsdale Chamber holds throughout the month, call 480.355.2700 or visit www.scottsdalechamber.com.

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The 2014 Earth and Space Exploration Day will be held October 25 at Arizona State University. Explore special science-related activities for children five and up or anyone interested in earth and space science alongside real scientists. Build an alien, construct rockets and robots, earthquake activities, drive underwater robots, pan for gold, dig for meteorites or take a field trip to “A” mountain.

Dr. Rock will analyze rock samples and children may bring samples from their backyard for analysis.

The free, annual event is hosted by the School of Earth and Space Exploration and will be held in the Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building IV on the Tempe campus. Activities take place 9am-3pm. For more information, call 480.965.5081 or visit http://sese. asu.edu/earth-and-space-exploration-day.

Bee Enrollment Deadline Approaches The 2015 Arizona Educational Foundation (AEF) Arizona Spelling Bee will be held Saturday, March 21 in Phoenix, showcasing the state’s top 27 spellers. In order to have the opportunity to participate, schools must enroll online with the Scripps National Spelling Bee at www.spellingbee. com by October 15.

The school enrollment fee is $130 and the home school enrollment fee is $90.

“To administer this program again this year is a real honor,” says AEF Executive Director Bobbie O’Boyle. “We want to be able to recognize all outstanding achievers and academic talents in Arizona’s classrooms; therefore we want to

encourage all eligible Arizona students to participate.”

Once registered, schools will receive official study lists for students organized by grade level, official pronouncer guides for classroom and school spelling bees and a free one-year subscription to Britannica Online for Kids from Encyclopedia Britannica (valued at $69.95). Students must advance through a series of classroom, school, district and county bees to qualify for the AEF Arizona Spelling Bee. For more information on the AEF Arizona Spelling Bee, or to learn more about the programs and sponsorships of the AEF, visit www.azedfoundation. org or call 480.421.9376.

At Paradise Valley Unified School District, it’s all about the students – and two recent reports agree.

A national report published by the Center for American Progress identifies the Paradise Valley School District as high-achievement, low-cost, giving students a big academic return on investment for the amount of tax dollars spent. The report, which included 7,000 school districts nationally, showed that PVSchools will spend about $193 million to educate about students.

DR. JAMES P. LEE 32,000 A second report, conducted by the Arizona Paradise Valley Unified School District Auditor General, showed that last year PVSchools spent more than peer or state averages in the classroom and on student support, more than our peers in instruction support, and less on administration than peer or state averages.

Because we manage our money so effectively, PVSchools can offer myriad outstanding educational opportunities to our students. More important, because of open enrollment, these options are available to any Arizona student regardless of geographic location.

Among our signature programs are: • K-12 International Baccalaureate • Gifted preschools • Gifted and profoundly gifted • Apecial education • STEM education, including the Center for Research in Engineering, Science, and Technology (CREST) Program at Paradise Valley High School • Core Knowledge • Nationally recognized fine arts, including elementary-level Suzuki Strings and the Shadow Mountain Complex for the Arts • Language immersion in Spanish and Mandarin • Career and technical education • pvONLINE distance learning program, including AP and honors courses • Honors academies in engineering, world languages, music and visual arts These are only a few examples of how PVSchools invests in our children.

We are cultivating world-class thinkers and communicators who are learning the skills that will equip them for success in the 21st century and beyond. We welcome you to be part of these incredible educational opportunities.

To reach Dr. Lee or for more information about the Paradise Valley Unified School District, call 602.449.2000 or visit www.pvschools.net.

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Women’s Health And Yelp Reveal Nations Social Cities Women’s Health and Yelp last month revealed the results of the first annual Social Cities Awards based on a six-month, researchbased partnership to determine 20 social metropolises on the rise in the United States. These results are featured at www.womenshealthmag.com/socialcities and in the October issue of Women’s Health.

“Urban women have always wanted their cities to have tons of sports, nightlife, culture and food offerings – now they want all of that plus a social element,” says Sascha de Gersdorff, Women’s Health deputy editor.

“Our readers are constantly looking to share and connect with others, online and in real time. These city winners give them all that and more; they are truly modern hotspots.”

Four distinct categories of up-and-coming cities were established: fitness, food, culture and nightlife, and Scottsdale was ranked among the top for fitness, citing the many nearby parks and outdoor recreation options.

For more information on Women’s Health magazine and Yelp’s social city list, go to www.womenshealthmag.com/socialcities.

Open House At New Podiatry Practice Take Charge America will host an informational CPR class Saturday, October 11, for the Deer Valley community in honor of Javier Lopez, a secondgrader at Paseo Hills Elementary who passed away from choking August 22.

Kristen Bright, the director of nursing for the BSN Nursing Program at Grand Canyon University will facilitate and teach this non-certificate informational session to promote awareness to parents about choking and CPR. Take Charge America, in partnership with Deer Valley Times, invites the community to register for this the event online at www.deervalleytimes. com/cpr. Registration is required. The event will be held in the Take Charge America Education Room at 20620 North 19th Avenue and begins at 1:30pm.

Light refreshments will be served.

Talus InMotion Foot & Ankle, a new, state-of-the-art foot and ankle clinic will hold a free open house Thursday, October 23, from 4:30-7:30pm. The event offers the opportunity for the community to meet a team of board-certified, experienced, caring podiatrists. Anyone who suffers from chronic foot and ankle pain or conditions are encouraged to attend.

Children and teens with foot or ankle problems are also welcome.

The podiatrists at Talus InMotion Foot & Ankle specialize in regenerative medicine, non-surgical, minimally invasive treatments for foot, heel, and ankle pain, ankle joint replacements, reconstructive surgery, arthroscopic and endoscopic surgery, sports injuries, laser treatment for toenail fungus and more.

All attendees at the open house will receive 20 percent off all future, non-insurance covered services. Complimentary refreshments will also be served. Talus InMotion Foot and Ankle is located at 5111 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 101, Scottsdale. For more information, call 480.994.3668 or visit www.talusinmotion.com.

For the month of October, more than 100 independent auto repair shops across the U.S. are giving away free, quality brake pads or shoes and the client simply pays the labor and any other ancillary parts necessary to complete the brake job. The shops then donate 10 percent of the brake job directly to Dr. Vincent Touhy and the Cleveland Clinic Breast Cancer Vaccine Research Fund.

The 180 Automotive shop, 545 West Mariposa Street, Phoenix, is one of the many shops participating. For information on the shop, call 602.476.2475 or visit www.180auto.com. For more information about the breast cancer vaccine and a list of participating shops go to www.brakesforbreasts.org.

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Oct. 3-4

Appalachian Spring Symphony Hall www.phoenixsymphony.org; 602.495.1999 Oct. 3-31

Thru Oct. 12

Oct. 2

Radio Golf

40th Anniversary ArtWalk

The Black Theatre Troupe www.blacktheatretroupe.org; 602.258.8129

Scottsdale Arts District www.scottsdalegalleries.com; 480.990.3939

Thru Oct. 24

Oct. 2-5

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

Dido and Aeneas & La Serva Padrona

Desert Stages Theatre www.desertstages.org; 480.483.1664

Lyric Opera Theatre at Evelyn Smith Music Theatre www.herbergerinstitute.asu.edu

Eagles Jobing.com Arena www.ticketmaster.com

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Music in the Garden Fall Concert Series

42nd Annual Oktoberfest

Desert Botanical Garden www.dbg.org; 480.481.8188

Tempe Town Lake www.tempeoktoberfest.com

Oct. 3 – Nov. 2

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Footloose

Arsenic and Old Lace

Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre

PVCC Center for Performing Arts www.paradisevalley.edu/cpa

Oct. 4

Oct. 10-26

Bill Maher

Narnia: The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe

Comerica Theatre www.livenation.com Oct. 4

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

New Belgium Brewing Company Tour de Fat

Appalachian Spring

Oct. 2-11

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts www.phoenixsymphony.org; 602.495.1999

A Vampire Tale Scorpius Dance Theatre Hormel Theatre at Phoenix Theatre www.scorpiusdance.com; 602.254.2151

Tempe Beach Park www.newbelgium.com/ events/tour-de-fat/tempe Oct. 8 – Nov. 2

Little Bunny’s Halloween Great Arizona Puppet Theatre www.azpuppets.org; 602.262.2050 Oct. 10 – Nov. 2 Oct. 9-11

130th Annual Arizona State Fair

Annual Arizona Dance Festival

Fairgrounds www.azstatefair.com

Tempe Center for the Arts www.desertdancetheatre.org; 480.962.4584

Oct. 10 – Nov. 9

The Producers Arizona Broadway Theatre www.azbroadway.org; 623.776.8400 Oct. 9-12

Oct. 11

Into the Woods

Oktoberfest

Musical Theatre of Anthem www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org

Salt River Fields at Talking Stick www.saltriverfields.com

Oct. 9-26

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike Herberger Theater Center www.arizonatheatre.org; 602.256.6995 Oct. 10-12

Cruzar la Cara de la Luna (To Cross the Face of the Moon) Symphony Hall www.azopera.com; 602.266.7464

Oct. 11

2014-15 Dance Series Mesa Arts Center www.mesaartscenter.com Oct. 11-12

Railfair ‘14 McCormick Stillman Railroad Park www.therailroadpark.com; 480.312.2312 Oct. 12

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Chick Corea: Solo Piano Concert

South Pacific in Concert

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org

Herberger Theater Center www.pmaz.org

Dorrance Theatre www.balletaz.org

AROUND TOWN Oct. 24-25

SCC Student Film: The Palace

Oct. 17

Lee Ann Womack Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

SCC Performing Arts Center http://bit.ly/1BGW09C Oct. 24-26

Speed the Plow

8th Annual Wild Western Festival

Theatre Artists Studio www.thestudiophx.org

Sahuaro Ranch Historic Park www.wildwesternfestival.com

Oct. 17 – Nov. 2

Oct. 18

Oct. 24 – Nov. 8

20th Annual Catlin Court Front Porch Festival & Old Towne Marketplace

Revenge of the Space Pandas or Binky Rudich and the Two-Speed Clock

Historic Downtown Glendale www.visitglendale.com; 623.903.4500

Brelby Studio www.brelby.com; 623.282.2781

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Studio Spotlight – Swan Lake

Oct. 18-19

Rainbows Festival Heritage & Science Park www.phoenixpride.org; 602.277.7433 Oct. 25 Oct. 19

Zombie Walk 5

Boyz II Men

Heritage Square and Science Park www.downtownphoenix.com Oct. 26

AIDS Walk Phoenix & 5K Run Halloween with Harry Potter

Downtown Phoenix www.aidswalkphoenix.org

Symphony Hall www.phoenixsymphony.org; 602.495.1999

Phoenix Suns vs. L.A. Lakers

Oct. 19

US Airways Center www.suns.com

Oct. 19

Oct. 29

Marsalis Well-Tempered –An Evening with Branford Marsalis

Oct. 29 – Nov. 2

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

12th Annual Arizona Wild West Days

Oct. 21

www.wildwestdayscavecreek.com; 480.437.1196

Erasure Oct. 29 – Nov. 23

Comerica Theatre www.livenation.com

Shear Madness

Oct. 23-26

Phoenix Theatre www.phoenixtheatre.com

The Bad and the Beautiful

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Herberger Theater Center www.centerdance.com; 602.252.8497

Royal Ballet of Cambodia

Oct. 24

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Phoenix Opera Presents Fiesta!

PV Center for Performing Arts www.paradisevalley.edu/cpa Oct. 24-25

Fifth Annual Halloween Balloon Spooktacular Salt River Fields www.saltriverfields.com; 480.270.5000

Oct. 30 – Nov. 2

Swan Lake Symphony Hall www.balletaz.org Oct. 31

Phoenix Suns vs.

San Antonio Spurs US Airways Center

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Ninth Annual Wild Western Festival Voted as the “Best in the West Wild West Show” in the U.S. for two straight years by the publication True West Magazine, the Wild Western Festival rides into Glendale’s historic Sahuaro Ranch Park for three full days of family fun on October 24-26.

Festival producer Dr. Buck, a Hollywood stuntman, and his posse will transform all 17 acres of the park into what has been called, “A Wild West Renaissance Festival”.

History meets Hollywood as guests enjoy an action-packed Wild West comedy gunfight and stunt shows featuring Hollywood stuntmen, trick roping, gun spinning and trick horse performances, along with live music, cowboy historians and Native American tribal dancers.

There’s something for all ages – from meeting your favorite TV and movie stars, such as Dan “Grizzly Adams” Haggerty, Peter “Laredo” Brown, stuntman Neil Summers, Roberta “The Virginian” Shore, Mike “Desperado” Moroff, Don “High Chaparral” Collier and Michael “Winter Hawk” Dante, to hearing behind-thescenes stories during the panel discussions hosted by the Chronicle of the Old West’s, Dakota Livesay. Enter a good old fashioned pie or ice cream eating contest, tug of war, sack race or one of the many other free, “blue ribbon” winning country fair contests.

The Kids Korral offers up bounce houses, face painting, buck’n bull and pony rides, artisans and crafters and plenty of food and treats.

The festival’s “Back in Time” atmosphere, is not only created by all the historic buildings dating back to 1886, but also by the large gathering of authentically dressed 1880’s Wild West characters.

For details, visit www.wildwesternfestival.com or call 623.882.9428.

Theatre Holds Fundraiser – Honors Valley Leaders Phoenix Theatre will host its Applause! 2014 Gala October 17 in its new two-story glass atrium, overlooking the sculpture garden. Co-chaired by Valley philanthropists Jennifer Carmer, Char Hubble and Lynne Love, and sponsored by Robert Machiz, honorary chairman, the community event will feature an original musical tribute honor the individuals who have contributed substantially to quality of life in the Valley, a hosted cocktail reception, gourmet dinner and the live show.

Individuals to be honored include Senator John Kyl (Lifetime Achievement award); Nancy Hanley and Trish McCarty (Women Who Care awards); Joel Barthelemy and Joel G. Cohen, M.D. (Men of Character awards); and Todd Peterson and Judith Hardes (Angel of the Art awards).

“Funds raised at this popular and dramatic annual event support our exceptional professional productions, the development of new works and outreach programs for students in underserved schools, children with autism spectrum disorder and families in healthcare facilities,” explains Marisa Butler, director of development for the theatre.

The event begins at 5:30pm.

Phoenix Theatre is located at 100 East McDowell Road in Phoenix. For ticket information, visit www. phoenixtheatre.com/gala.

• Tickets to dinner and a show to Arizona Broadway Theatre’s production of The Producers: Mary Zolkiewicz of Cave Creek • Tickets to the Arizona Wine Grower’s Association Festival at the Farm: Kim Howard of Cave Creek • A pair of tickets to Wyatt Earp-A Life on the Frontier at ASU Kerr Cultural Center: Donna Ropp of Scottsdale • A pair of tickets to Valley Youth Theatre’s production of Narnia: Sharon Sanders, Scottsdale

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KITCHEN INSIDER This month, step into the kitchen of executive chef James Ducas from The Hermosa Inn. His recipe for Steak Frites brings the flavor of Argentina to the Southwest.

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In Uncle Louie’s old neighborhood in Brooklyn, Sunday night was the time for families and friends to get together for “pot luck” style meals. The weeknights were busy, but Sunday was for having fun.

Uncle Louie the Restaurant is keeping the tradition alive by offering Sunday family style dinners with entree choices of spaghetti and meatballs, penne alla vodka or rigatoni Bolognese. All dishes come served with a large salad including house, Caesar or Greek options. Portions are ample for a family of four for $39.95.

The restaurant serves a full menu including fresh fish daily and authentic Italian cuisine with New York style pizzas.

Dine-in or take-away options are available.

Dinner is served from 4-9pm, daily.

Uncle Louie the Restaurant is located in the AJ Marketplace at 31313 North Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale. Call 480.595.1122 for additional information and reservations.

DISCOVER AZ WINES

BY PEGGY FIANDACA Owner, Lawrence Dunham Vineyards President, AZ Wine Growers Association

October marks the end of the Arizona grape harvest. As reported by many in the industry, harvest was good. Terrific weather throughout most of the growing season statewide has resulted in better than average yields and high quality grapes. After the harvest flurry, the work turns to winemaking.

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Family Night Dining

For Executive Chef James Ducas, his love of cooking started at a young age. With humble beginnings as a dishwasher in New York at the age of 14, it was the atmosphere, tastes and aroma coming from the rich culinary scene that enticed him to his chosen career path. From that point forward, his dedication, ambition and passion for food allowed him to rise the culinary ranks, and now hold the title of executive chef of The Hermosa Inn’s two restaurants, LON’s at the Hermosa and Last Drop at the Hermosa.

From washing dishes at age 14 to creating his own menus as Executive Chef, Ducas’ culinary journey is one of great dedication and displays the love he has for his craft. Without any traditional schooling – simply by learning from culinary greats – Ducas honed his skills in the kitchen, worked his way up the culinary ladder and in 2000 left New York to become executive chef of Pacific Café in Asheville, North Carolina. Shortly thereafter in 2003 he became a partner and executive chef at Savoy in Asheville, North Carolina, followed by his move to Arizona, when he started working for The Hermosa Inn in 2007.

After six years, and working under the tutelage of two high profile chefs, Ducas is now the one in the spotlight as he takes the resort’s artful American cuisine to a new level, with his bold ideas, unique flavor profiles and cutting edge techniques.

“The most inspiring things for me are having new seasonality of ingredients, farm fresh products and fresh cuts of meat,” says Ducas.

“New produce, especially from our garden, brings what we do in the kitchen to another level because our culinary team is able to have a deeper connection to the food we serve when the ingredients they planted are now being harvested to use on the menu.”

When not in the kitchen and dreaming up the next tasting menu, Ducas can be found camping, fishing and enjoying the outdoors, alongside his two German shepherds.

Go online now for more on chef Ducas’ – including his recipe for Steak Frites.

Visit www.news.CITYSunTimes.com.

Discover Spa Ssakwa’q’n At Fall Spa Week Open to resort guests and public alike, the fullservice spa at Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort, Spa Ssakwa’q’n, is accepting appointments for Fall Spa Week, October 20-26. Guests are invited to indulge in treatments including the Sacred Forrest Massage (regularly $90), Natural Facelift Facial (regularly $85) or Seasons Pedicure with paraffin wax (regularly $83.50) for $50 during the weeklong celebration. Plus, add a shellac manicure to any spa service for only $25.

“The best thing about Spa Week is it provides an opportunity for guests to experience some of our most sought-after services at an exceptional price,” says Kelleye Heydon, Spa Ssakwa’q’n director. “But book appointments now as they fill up fast.”

Additionally, in celebration of Spa Week, visitors can enjoy a 60-minute Vitamin Infusion Facial or Crystal Lake Hot Stone Massage for only $65 through the entire month of October.

The 15,000-square-foot Spa Ssakwa’q’n features an open-air pool in a special co-ed area, a Vichy shower, cedar saunas, 10 treatment rooms and a tea lounge owned and operated by the Coeur d’Alene Tribe.

Part of the resort’s massive expansion in 2011, Coeur d’Alene Casino’s spa also includes a signature restaurant and nearly 100 luxury Spa Tower rooms.

For more information, including a menu of services and specials, call 855.232.2772 or visit www.cdacasino. com/spa or www.facebook.com/cdacasinospa.

“We’re just getting started.” boasts Black.

He, Beddo and their families are delighted with the great Green Valley community and excited for the future. They encourage the loyal patrons and even the doubters to “come and enjoy our amenities and watch us grow.”

Visit www canoaranchgolfresort.com or call 520.382.0450 for more information.

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Green Valley Resort Welcomes New Owners RDM (Recreational Development Management) is the new owner at Wyndham Canoa Ranch Resort, Torres Blancas Golf Club and San Ignacio Golf Club with a vision that has already made many positive changes.

Professional golfer Ronnie Black, who played the PGA Tour for over 22 years and has been on the Champion’s Tour for five, is one of the proprietors and the new director of golf. As a short game specialist, he heads an impressive staff of instructors.

Dale Beddo, co-owner and general manager, brings his expertise of golf course construction, course engineering, maintenance and administration.

Improvements in the overall condition of the courses has been well-received with so much more to come.

In addition, the Canoa Grill boasts delicious new menu options and excellent service.

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Wolfgang Vaatz Photos courtesy of Patagonia Area Business Association

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The 26th Annual Patagonia Fall Festival is a celebration of music and art and the Southeastern Arizona town. Held in Town Park, the outdoor festival will feature food, 150 exhibitors, musical entertainment, a silent auction, children’s rides and activities.

Twenty-six years ago the Town of Patagonia held its first fall festival to showcase the area’s talent and artistry against the beautiful backdrop of the community, nestled at over 4,000 feet in the mountains of Southeast Arizona.

The beneficiary of the festival is the Park Preservation Fund under the Town of Patagonia’s non-profit corporation. Funds will be utilized to preserve, maintain and improve the park’s trees and landscaping as well as its facilities.

The free event takes place October 10 from 11am-5pm; October 11 from 10am-5pm; and October 12 from 10am-4pm. For more information,

visit www.patagoniafallfestival.com.

Patagonia is located on scenic route 82 between Sonoita and Nogales, about one hour from Tucson and three hours from Phoenix. Learn more about the area by visiting www.patagoniaaz.com.

Global Arts Gallery Global Arts Gallery is known for its wide selection of jewelry. From authentic tribal pieces to contemporary designs, the gallery travels the world to bring an exceptional selection.

Also at the gallery is Lillian’s Closet, which offers versatile global clothing with natural fabrics, fluid fit and creative style.

“As a young girl, Lillian, my very artful and stylish mother, awakened my ‘eye’ to beauty,” says owner Adrienne Halpert. “Antiquing in back alleys, visiting museums or shopping for wearable treasures, I learned to enjoy the ‘hunt’ as much the find.”

Global Arts Gallery is located at 315 McKeown Avenue in Patagonia. The gallery is open daily from 10am-5pm.

For more information, call 520.394.0077 or visit www.globalartsgallery.com.

Lost Dutchman State Park

Participating state parks and weekend dates for October are: • Catalina, Tucson: October 4-5 • Kartchner Caverns, Benson (Session A): October 4-5 • Fort Verde, Camp Verde: October 11-12 • Lost Dutchman, Apache Junction (Session B): October 11-12 • Patagonia Lake, Patagonia: October 18-19 • Kartchner Caverns, Benson (Session B): October 25-26 • Dead Horse Ranch, Cottonwood: October 25-26

Arizona Concierge Chapter Honored The Arizona Chapter of the National Concierge Association (NCA) was named the “NCA Chapter of Year” at the 16th Annual NCA Educational Conference, held at the Downtown Grand Las Vegas Hotel & Casino August 14-17.

Learn more at www. ncakey.org/arizona.

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Have you ever wanted to bring your family camping but weren’t sure where to start? The Arizona Family Campout Program is a one-weekend adventure designed for families who have little or no experience camping. The program will introduce families to the new adventure of camping at an Arizona State Park.

Throughout the weekend families will work with a Camp Coordinator and other families to learn how to set-up their tent and how to prepare meals outdoors. In addition there will be activities, including mountain biking, hiking, fishing, archery, geocaching, animal demos, campfire stories, birding and more. Families will also get to work on a service project.

Families should bring sleeping bags or any bedding, pillows, camping chairs, flashlights, clothing, sturdy shoes and personal items including toothpaste, towels, soap, etc. The program will provide tents, sleeping mats, lanterns, GPS units and all activity equipment.

Beverages provided include water, coffee, tea and Gatorade. Meals provided include one dinner, one breakfast, one lunch and all snacks. Families are responsible for bringing a cold lunch for Saturday’s arrival meal.

Registration is now open at www.azstateparks.com/family.

For information about all 27 Arizona State Parks, the Trails and Off-Highway Vehicle Programs and State Historic Preservation Office call 602.542.4174 or visit www.azstateparks.com.

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Pictured – Back Row: Ginger St Pierre, concierge; Barbara Siewart, director of finance; Bridget Berry, founder NCA; Vanessa Hernandez, chairperson of social media; Patty Pollnow, director of marketing, Christy Evans, affiliate liaison; Amanda Long, affiliate member; JJ Briles, affiliate member; Ellen Crocker, director of membership; Tim Quinn, special advisor. Front Row: Kimberly Hillson, concierge; Diane Schure, president; Sue Malthaner, special advisor; J.K. Scott, concierge and Jeff Haflett, affiliate member.

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BLACK CANYON CITY BCC Gem & Mineral Show

Another Marvelous Night For A Moondance

The 38th Annual Rock-A-Rama Gem & Mineral Show will be held at High Desert Park, October 31 – November 2. The family-friendly events include 30 vendors, dealers, minerals, gem stones, jewelry, fossils, crystals, tools, equipment, books, lapidary supplies, gold panning, beading, wire wrapping, faceting, stone carving, gem setting, raffle, rock identification and hourly door prizes. Food and beverages will be available. Sponsored by High Desert Helpers, Inc., the free event is FridaySaturday, 9am-4pm; Sunday, 9am-2pm. For more information, call 623.471.0173 or visit www.highdeserthelpers.org.

High Desert Park in Black Canyon City will be dancing by the moonlight Saturday, October 4 at the Sixth Annual Harvest Moon Dinner/Dance. The High Desert Helpers sponsored event will start at 5:30pm with dinner at the Club House.

Following dinner, Route 66 will be performing rock, country and blues music for the dance, which is held outdoors on the tennis court under the stars.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under, and are available by calling 623.374.5069 or 623.826.8003. Adult tickets include dinner, dance and a chance at door prizes, as well as a raffle ticket for the hand sewn quilt created by quilter Marcia Randolph. Additional raffle tickets may be purchased by contacting Beth Cothern at 623.374.5069.

High Desert Park is located at 19001 East Jacie Lane.Visit www.highdeserthelpers. org for additional information.

Wine, Cheese & Pie Fundraising Event The board of the Black Canyon City Chamber of Commerce presents its seventh annual Wine, Cheese, and Pie fundraising event on Saturday, October 18. This is the sixth year in a row that the event will be held at Rock Springs Café (www.rockspringscafe.com) with all events outdoors in the remodeled garden patio at the base of the Bradshaw Mountains. The event is held to raise funds for the non- profit organization and the majority of the funds are utilized to maintain the Visitors Center at Harmil Plaza and in donating back to the community.

The event is from 5:30-10pm and includes a silent auction from 6-8pm, casino gambling with the local famous AZ Duude (www.arizonaduuude.com) from 7-10pm and DJ and dancing under the stars in the cool evening until 10pm with Fenton Parker of Parker Entertainment. The cost is $15 per person if purchased before the day of the event directly from the Chamber website (www.blackcanyonaz.com/events), the visitor center, a board member or $20 at the door. The price includes three glasses of various wines and $500 in “poker chips” for gambling. A grand prize of an hour scenic plane ride from Deer Valley Airport, donated by Jireh Communications, will be given to the gambler with the highest winnings. There will be light appetizers served such as cheese, crackers, fruit, nuts and chocolate and the pie served that evening will be donated by Rock Springs Café. Rock Springs will have its outdoor bar open and will also serve a BBQ sandwich and sides for those who prefer other options.

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2014 GIVE US YOUR BEST SHOT PHOTO CONTEST

RABBI ROBERT L. KRAVITZ Northeast Valley

Take Time To Breathe Fourth of July/Independence Day…over. Labor Day/ end of summer…done. Back to school/academic year…just beginning. Yes, time flies. With so much to do and so little time in which to do it, how do we relax? Working, shopping, helping with homework, volunteering in the community, car-pooling, cooking…so much to do.

With all the busy-ness out there, we need to remember to take care of ourselves.

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When the Going Gets Tough We have to fess up to a guilty pleasure: Naked and Afraid. Nooo…not the Male Call Advisory Board on a skinny dipping expedition. We’re talking about a cable TV reality show where two strangers have to take off their clothes and survive in a hostile jungle or on a mosquito-infested beach. What invariably happens is that the going gets tough and along the way the two parties re-enact the five stages of the classic dating timeline.

MELANIE TIGHE Phoenix Book Enthusiast

Dog Eared Review: This month, Melanie reviews The Artifact by local author Bill Lamperes, which “takes readers on a fascinating journey of Adolf Hitler’s pistol, after he committed suicide with it.”

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Date Your Dream Home – Before Making A Final Decision Online dating and shopping for a new home have many similarities. And both can be the most important decisions you make in your life. They both begin by looking at pictures, then reading descriptions or comments and having a face to face meeting. When you find one that interests you, the dating begins.

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A Few Of Your Favorite Things This month’s winning shot was submitted by Tim and Jacque Casey of Desert Hills, who say “We hung a wood basket on our back patio and a mama dove made this her place to hatch these two babies. We watched the whole process from the eggs in the basket up to the day the babies were born. We allowed them to grow before trying to take this photo.

These two babies were just waiting for mama to come back for a feeding.”

This year’s contest is all about your favorites – whether it is a person, place or thing.

Snap a photo and send us a brief description of why your “favorite” is so special. In addition to a prize giveaway, the winning photo will be on the cover of the January 2015 issue.

When submitting your photo, please include your full name, contact number and what area you live in. Submit your digital photo to news@CITYSunTimes.com with “My Best Shot” in the subject line. The photo should be high resolution and at least 800x600 in size.

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