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Cave Creek Kicks Off Its 2014-15 Events Season

By Kathryn M. Miller

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he Town of Cave Creek is gearing up for another spectacular season of events.

“Cave Creek is not only known for its spectacular desert, but also for its vibrant Town activities,” says Mayor Vincent Francia. “For each of the 12 months there is a promotion. Although these promotions are varied – from the cuisine of October’s Taste of Cave Creek to the rodeo of March’s Fiesta Days – the one thing they have in common is fun and good memories are guaranteed.”

The 2014-15 Cave Creek season kicks off with its signature event, Taste of Cave Creek. The two-day event showcases the best that the town has to offer, including its more than 25 area restaurants, live music, wine tasting, beer garden and some favorite artists, artisan shops and area vendors.

“Cave Creek is a small town that offers our residents that old town charm, where we know our neighbors and our kids can play out in our yards…safely,” says Town Marshal Adam Stein, who is also chair of the Taste of Cave Creek.

“Cave Creek is special in many ways, from our Western culture to our open space and hiking trails.”

In November, the 11th Annual Wild West Days returns to Downtown Cave Creek and Stagecoach Village. The event is Arizona’s largest western celebration and features five days of nonstop family entertainment.

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Fine Art & Wine Festival Thunderbird Artists kicks off its 2014-15 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 from Elijah Bossenbroek, Keith Johnson and Jason Michael Tracy, all in the heart of Carefree.

Find the 2014-15 Premier Cave Creek Events pullout beginning on page 27.

“Spend the day, and say hello to your friends and neighbors; see why Cave Creek truly is where the Wild West still lives,” says Stein.

The season continues with art shows and studio tours, classic car and custom bike shows, a trail run, the annual Balloon Festival and Pro Rodeo and wraps with annual Independence Day celebrations – and so much more.

“Coming to Cave Creek because of a promotion is a good way to get to know the Town,” continues Francia.

“You’ll come back. And we’ll love to see you again.” |CST

The festival’s food options aim to please everyone’s palate, including signature dishes from Andiamo and Grilled Addiction, along with mouthwatering truffles, homemade fudge, refreshing coffee and chocolate slushies, sweet kettle corn, flavorful balsamics and more.

For additional information, visit www.thunderbirdartists.com.

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EDITOR’S PICKS

Publisher Lorrie Pomeroy Publisher Emeritus Hope H. Ozer Editor-in-Chief Kathryn M. Miller Creative Director Jenifer Lee

“Nothing can reproduce the sonic and emotional power of live performance.”

Assistant to the Publisher Darlene Keberle

– Leon Botstein, president, Bard College The 2014-15 performing arts season is just around the corner, and Valley residents are in for a treat. The ’ offerings ff i season’s include exciting new opera (Cruzar la Cara de la Luna from Arizona Opera), a number of classics from Disney to Shakespeare, Broadway favorites, beloved children’s literature, modern dance, radio throwbacks, Mythbusters, A-list headliners, comedy, drama and everything in between.

The only thing that is needed is you, the audience, to share in the stories that these performers have to tell.

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“Theatre is an interactive art,” says Carol MacLeod, artistic director of Theatre Artists Studio, “a sharing of our stories by those who write them, those who perform them and those who come to experience them. Without the listeners the stories have no wings…that symbiotic relationship makes both our community, and our art, fly.”

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Contributors Dr. Debbi Burdick Sara Clawson Cave Creek Mayor Vincent Francia Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane 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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The performing arts community in the Valley is strong and vibrant and it is here for you. This year, as every year, I encourage you to get your ticket to take a trip into the magical and imaginative world of live performance. I’ll see you there!

Until next month, all my best,

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MAYOR LANE WRITES...

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By Mayor W.J. “Jim” Lane

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Last November, during a trip to the Far East, I signed a Baseball Exchange Proclamation with the mayor of Tainan City, the baseball capital of Taiwan.

Both the Valley and Tainan City are hotbeds for baseball and youth sports, so a sports-cultural exchange between our regions seemed a natural connection.

In August, we had our first international visitors as a result of those efforts: Tainan City’s Little League team. These 11-year-old boys and their coaches visited Scottsdale for training, practice and touring some of Scottsdale’s and the state’s finest amenities. They had a great time, but one of the most striking aspects of their visit was the instant bond and friendship fostered with our own little leaguers. They had a small tournament with seven MAYOR Scottsdale teams, an all-star match-up, and then an ice cream social, City of Scottsdale which culminated with ice cream covered in various hot sauces and 480.312.3111 double dares on who would eat what wild concoction. The boys on www.scottsdaleaz.gov both sides of the Pacific enjoyed getting to know one another and, in some instances, used translation apps on their smart phones to communicate. Now, our Scottsdale children are hoping to travel to Taiwan someday for the same opportunity.

This exchange couldn’t have taken place without the kind and valuable support of many members of our business community who helped to host the Taiwanese team for meals, accommodations and expenses. I have no doubt that this team, and the Taiwanese press following their trip, will report back that Scottsdale is a welcoming and beautiful place to visit.

This exchange, and Scottsdale’s new connection to the Taiwanese community, is something I see as extremely beneficial, both economically and socially, and something I am proud to have initiated.

Charro Foundation Makes Historic Donation

Spice Things Up In Scottsdale This Month The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce presents the inaugural Scottsdale Spice Culinary Event September 27. The event will bring together more than 20 Scottsdale restaurants to spice things up while showcasing a wide variety of culinary delights for event patrons to enjoy.

Each participating chef will showcase their dishes in one or more heat levels: mild, medium and hot. Festival patrons will sip, sample and vote for their favorites in each category

including Booth Décor, Spiciest Dish, Best Dessert, Most Authentically Arizonan and more.

General admission is $50 and includes unlimited food samplings from participating restaurants and seven drink tickets good for wine, craft beer and spirits. This is a 21 and over event.

Live music will be provided by Sapphire Sky (www.sapphireskylive.com). Scottsdale Spice will be held from 6-10pm at The Venue of Scottsdale, 7117 East Third Avenue. For more information, visit www.scottsdalespice.org.

Last month, Scottsdale Charros Tim Dombrowski, Adam Mays, Bart Park and Dave Sabow delivered, via horseback, a check for $250,000 to Scottsdale’s Museum of the West.

Scottsdale Charros Patron (president), Tim Cowdrey, presented the check to representatives from the museum during a ceremonial “topping off” event before hoisting the last beam into place on the new building.

“The mission of the Scottsdale Charros, in part, is to celebrate and preserve Scottsdale’s rich western heritage,” says Cowdrey.

“Because our mission aligns so closely with the mission of the Scottsdale Museum of the West, it makes perfect sense for the Charros to support the museum. We have been watching over the years the vision of our fellow Charros Jim Bruner, Herb Drinkwater and others for this museum and are excited to see it come to life.”

“The Charros’ donation is extremely important to the museum as it will help tell the story of the west, through western art and artifacts,” says Bruner, chairman of the Scottsdale Museum of the West board of directors. “It is important for us to remember our history and the contributions of the people that came before us.”

The museum is scheduled to open in December. For more information, visit www.scottsdalemuseumwest.org or www.charrofoundation.org.

A major consumer health care innovator working to shape the future of lab testing is headed to SkySong, the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center.

Theranos, based in Palo Alto, California, leased a 20,000-square-foot wing at SkySong 3, making it one of the largest tenants in the entire SkySong project. Beating all expectations, SkySong 3 is now over 80 percent leased as it nears its opening.

With its SkySong agreement, Theranos is expanding its footprint in the Valley. The company currently has an office in Kierland, and its signature presence at SkySong is the perfect fit for its rapidly growing entrepreneurial

endeavor. Sunny Balwani, president and chief operating officer of Theranos, said the company was drawn to SkySong because of its growing reputation as a center of innovation and technology.

“The Phoenix-area community’s reception to our company has been excellent,” Balwani says. “Our commitment to innovation will create hundreds of new jobs and positively impact Arizona over the coming months and years. The SkySong center is an ideal fit for our company, and we are excited to be a part of the project.”

For information, visit www.skysong center.com or www.theranos.com.

Student Exhibit At SMoCA Students from Boulder Creek, Paradise Valley and South Mountain High Schools stretched their imaginations and technology skills in workshops at ASU Herberger Institute of Design to create futuristic spy gadgets for the fall Young@Art Gallery exhibition Spy Studio. Their innovative prototypes are presented in conjunction with the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) fall 2014 exhibition Covert Operations: Investigating the Known Unknowns.

An opening reception will be held September 27 from 7-9pm for Spy Studio at the Young@Art Gallery and Covert Operations at SMoCA. The show runs September 23 – January 25.

SMoCA is located at 7374 East Second Street in Scottsdale. For more information, call 480.874.4666 or visit www.smoca.org/exhibition/spy-studio.

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Race Fore Cancer

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Scottsdale Silverado Golf Course will host Race Fore Cancer September 21. All participants will receive a custom race T-shirt and a custom race finisher’s medal, starting and ending at the Club House, with two distances – The Front 9 (a 4.25K course perfect walking or a short run) and the Full 18 (a 8.2K course). The event benefits St. Joseph’s Hospital & Medical Center and Barrow’s Neurological Foundation.

Scottsdale Silverado Golf Course is located at 7605 East Indian Bend Road.

The fundraiser begins at 7:30am. For more information, call 480.338.7041 or visit www.getsetusa.com/arizona/calendar.php.

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Butterfly Garden Workshop

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Butterfly Wonderland will present the “How to Build a Fall Butterfly Garden” workshop Thursday, September 25, from 6-8pm. The workshop will teach guests how to build a fall butterfly garden. Taught

by Butterfly Wonderland’s director of education, Adriane Grimaldi, attendees will learn the elements needed to start attracting butterflies to the yard in addition to sharing photos from Central Mexico from the Monarch overwintering sites.

Grimaldi has built her own butterfly

garden that has attracted 30 different species of butterflies and her backyard has been listed as a National Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation.

The cost is $15 for those with Founder’s Memberships or Annual Passes and $20 for the general public.

To register, contact Grimaldi at 480.800.3000, Extension 207. Butterfly Wonderland is located at 9500 East Via de Ventura in Scottsdale. For more information about the workshop, visit www.butterflywonderland.com.

The Scottsdale Cultural Council has appointed Neale Perl as its new president and CEO. A senior executive with more than 25 years of experience in arts administration and presenting, Perl is the president emeritus of D.C.based Washington Performing Arts, where he served as president and CEO from 2002 to 2013. He began his new position August 11, succeeding Scottsdale Cultural Council Interim President and CEO Richard Hayslip, who will continue to serve the organization as a member of its board of trustees.

“After conducting an extensive national search that produced many highly qualified candidates, we are very pleased to welcome Neale Perl as the new leader of the Scottsdale Cultural Council,” remarked Ellen Andres Schneider, chair of the board of trustees. “Neale was the unanimous choice of our selection committee and board. His longtime commitment to creating meaningful arts experiences for all people, strong management and fundraising experience, and enthusiasm for the Cultural Council’s mission make him the ideal choice to lead our organization into the future.”

The Scottsdale Cultural Council was established in 1987 as a private, nonprofit management company contracted by the City of Scottsdale to independently administer its arts and cultural affairs. For more information, call 480.874.4610 or visit www.scottsdalearts.org.

Education & Ministries Fair North Scottsdale United Methodist Church (NSUMC) is hosting an Education and Ministries Fair Sunday, September 14, from 9:30-11:30 am. This fair is free to the public.

The NSUMC Education Fair will have booths set up in the fellowship hall with information on numerous classes and ministries. Teachers, facilitators and ministry leaders will be there so guests can meet them and learn about the activities.

NSUMC will also have information about other events, groups and programs that are offered. Some of the events and groups that will have information displayed include annual retreats, Trunk or Treat Festival, Advent celebration, Vacation Bible School, Bell Choir, youth group, United Methodist Women groups, missions projects, the National Association for Mental Illness, Duet – Partners in Health and Aging and fellowship activities.

North Scottsdale United Methodist Church is located at 11735 North Scottsdale Road. For additional information, visit www.nsumc.com.

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Vintage Market Returns Serving the Community Since 2002

Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market will offer shoppers, designers, vintage lovers and treasure hunters the opportunity to experience more than 150 artists and vendors displaying their treasures as it returns to Scottsdale September 20. The market will be held in the newly-built, state-of-the-art, air-conditioned building at WestWorld. The event organizers plan on providing a treasure trove of ideas, inspiration and items for shoppers to peruse and purchase – from handmade to period pieces and antique furniture to contemporary treasures In addition to the shopping, the market will also feature live music and food.

Early entry admission is available from 8-10am for $10 per adult ticket.

General admission starts at 10am and adult tickets are $5 each. All children under 12 years of age are free all day. The market ends at 5pm. A portion of all ticket sales will help support the Paradise Valley/North Scottsdale Young Life chapter.

For information, visit www.junkinthetrunkvintagemarket.com.

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Schumacher Makes Fashionable Partnership Based on the brand’s long-standing affiliation with the world of fashion, Schumacher European, Ltd., North Scottsdale’s exclusive Mercedes-Benz dealer, has selected Phoenix Fashion Week as its next fashionable partnership and will join the organization’s list of sponsors and partners as the “Official Automobile of Phoenix Fashion Week 2014.”

As an authorized family-owned Mercedes-Benz

dealer for more than 29 years, Schumacher European, Ltd. has been named by Ranking Arizona number one luxury auto dealership for 14 years in a row. Serving the Greater Phoenix, Scottsdale and surrounding areas, the dealership was also announced as a 2013 ‘Best of the Best’ award winner by Mercedes-Benz USA. “From day one we have set our sights on a global fashion market. Now, to align our brand with the

pinnacle of luxury in automobiles further solidifies Phoenix Fashion Week as the leading fashion industry event in the Southwest while pushing Arizona fashion forward,” says Brian Hill, executive director of Phoenix Fashion Week.

Phoenix Fashion Week will also be supporting the launch of Mercedes-Benz exclusive lineup of luxury automobiles throughout 2014, incorporating strategic social media campaigns, behind-the-scenes updates, ‘Model of the Year’ photo shoots and more activations to be announced soon.

For information, visit www.schumachermb. com or www.phoenixfashionweek.com.

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September Horse Show Events

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The Northeast Valley is the place to be this month for horse lovers of all ages, as four events come to the Scottsdale area.

The Blue Ribbon Horse Show will be held at Horse Lovers Park September 13, from 8am-5pm. The show will feature Halter, English and Western Pleasure, Trail styles and more. The event is open to all ages and skill levels, and is free to the public. Horse Lovers Park is located at 19224 North Tatum Boulevard in Phoenix. For more information, visit www.blueribbonhorseshows.com.

September 13-14, the American Saddlebred Association of Arizona will hold its Southwest Classic Horse Show at WestWorld of Scottsdale. This high stepping breed, along with Friesians, Morgans and Tennessee Walking Horses, competes in pleasure classes, trail, saddle seat equitation and more. The event is free to the public, and runs from 8am-6pm. For more information, visit www.americansaddlebredassociationof arizona.com.

The Hunt Cup will hold its September Horse Show September 21 at WestWorld.

Beginning riders, children and adult amateurs are schooled on riding Hunter Jumper horses.

There is a cost to participants, but is free to public. The show runs from 8am-6pm. For more information, call 602.992.2706 or visit www.cepshows.com.

Finally, the Arizona Fall Championship Horse Show will be held September 24-28 at WestWorld. The four-day Quarter Horse event will show the finest examples of the breed.

Tour the barns, enjoy the retail shopping, and enjoy lunch at one of the many food concessionaires and restaurants. Make a day of it...or two – from 8-am-5pm daily.

Spectators enter for free. For information, visit www.azfallchampionship.com.

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Celebrate Brazilian Day Arizona’s largest and most authentic celebration of Brazilian Independence Day will be presented by Afro:Baile Records and Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts at the Fifth Annual Brazilian Day Arizona event Saturday, September 6. This familyfriendly festival showcases both indoor and outdoor entertainment throughout the day, including live performances and interactive demonstrations of music, dance and martial arts. Visitors will enjoy the sounds of traditional samba and bossa nova, funk, electronica and Brazilian fusion, as well as dazzling displays of capoeira.

Among the more than 50 participating performers and instructors are Boca do Rio, Quetzal Guerrero, Raiz Brazil Dance Company, Axe Capoeira AZ, Axe Folclorico, Lili de Peixinhos, DJ El Dopa, DJ Seduce and more.

Other Brazilian Day Arizona highlights include a Samba Queen contest, a children’s corner with face painting and arts activities and more than 20 vendors.

Brazilian, Argentine and Lebanese foods will be available for purchase, along with the national cocktail of Brazil – the caipirinha – and other beverages.

Admission is $12 and $5 for children 10 and under. The event takes place at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts from 12-6pm. Additional information and advance tickets are available through www.braziliandayarizona.com and www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org, or by calling 480.499.8587.

This month, My Sister’s Attic at Pinnacle Peak is embracing the motto “big is beautiful” with a 40 percent expansion of the Valley designer consignment furniture shop.

Shoppers looking for more wall art, china, crystal, furniture, lighting, rugs and patio accessories should head to My Sister’s Attic’s grand re-opening ceremony Saturday, September 6 at 9am.

The first 50 shoppers in line will receive a free swag bag packed full with goodies from nearby Pinnacle Peak merchants.

“Because of where the store is located in North Scottsdale, My Sister’s Attic Pinnacle Peak always has some fantastic and original finds,” says CEO, founder and sister Ann Siner. “And now with an extra 2,000 square feet of space, we will be able to really showcase those unique, one-of-a-kind gems that make My Sister’s Attic a cool spot for designer consignment furniture shopping.”

My Sister’s Attic at Pinnacle Peak is located at 23435 North Pima Road in Scottsdale. For information, call 480.515.9708 or visit www.mysisterscloset.com.

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Phoenix Symphony Scottsdale Series Serving the Community Since 2002

The Phoenix Symphony continues the Scottsdale Series, held at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Thursday evenings, with a season that consists of four great classical performances featuring world-class guest conductors and artists. Highlights of the 2014-15 Scottsdale Series include Aaron Copland’s quintessential masterpiece, Appalachian Spring; 2013 Van Cliburn Gold Medalist, Vadym Kohlodenko in his Phoenix Symphony debut; Maestro Tito Muñoz in an evening of beautiful and diverse choral repertoire with The Phoenix Symphony Chorus and Phoenix Boys Choir; and Mahler’s Symphony No. 1, featuring violinist Giora Schmidt performing Bruch’s first violin concerto.

Season tickets are now on sale, with a variety of packages offered for the Classics, Pops, Family, Legends and Scottsdale Series. Scottsdale Series packages start at $132.60 and can be purchased by calling the Phoenix Symphony box office at 602.495.1999 or at www.phoenixsymphony.org.

For information about the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, call 480.499.8587 or visit www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org.

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Of late, I am having enormous toileting challenges.

TMI. I know. (See Musings in CST May 2014 edition.

Do you see a trend?)

I am post op from Friday’s surgery on my left hand for “arthritis at the base of the thumb” – bone on bone on bone. No cartilage. No space. Nothing. Hurts like hell. Plus, you drop stuff ‘cause your grip is gone. LH has often told me to “get a grip.” Somehow, I don’t think that’s what he meant.

Prior to surgery, I figured I would need a sling. Not going to catch me in an ugly as sin orthopedic one. Appearance is everything. I Google “fashionable arm sling” and low and behold discover CastCoverz. They not only make a virtual wardrobe of slings, but cast covers for every taste and occasion. Who knew? I immediately ordered a black sling with skull and crossbones. Gotta have some fun with this. Cause it ain’t gonna be fun. No way.

No how.

Never being one to overlook the potential for a fashion statement, I determined that I also need cast covers. Didn’t know I needed them until I learned that they existed. I ordered three.

Back to post op: It’s been 24 hours. My arm is wrapped from the elbow to my fingers in so much gauze that it looks like a Q-Tip on steroids – feels like a ton of bricks. LH, a.k.a. “Nurse Ratched,” is my caregiver.

We’re staying ahead of the pain. (Does that include him?) He wakes me every four hours to administer Percocet – whether I think I need it or not. Actually, I can’t think. I’m in my happy place. This is really good stuff!

LH helps me out of bed to the potty. Walls are moving.

My legs are rubber. He holds me up – supporting me step by step. Like walking up the aisle at our wedding. I almost passed out from fear of commitment. He gently places me on the commode. Leaves me with the phone on my lap. Page him when I’m finished.

I’m done. I contort and flush. Splash! The phone falls between my legs into the bowl. I scream, “@#$%^&*” and retrieve it in record time. I think it was record time.

Time was kinda standing still. Really glad I had flushed.

I think. LH comes running in, thinking the worst. The phone survived. LH was white as a ghost. The man loves me. What can I say?

Next challenge? What to wear for the post op visit to replace the Q-Tip with a cast? This is critical. Must look good for the paparazzi. I have no use of my left hand at all. And I’m on opioids. How about yoga pants? Good idea. LH dresses me in my Athleta spandex yoga pants. He offers that his expertise always was in pulling them down – so this is a new skill. I’m too out to lunch to really see the humor – although he tells me that I did laugh.

MUSINGS OF A DISTRACTIBLE MIND / BY HOPE H. OZER As we leave doc’s office with my brand new black cast (goes with everything), I figure a just-in-case potty stop is warranted. We stop at the ladies restroom.

LH knocks. “Anybody here?” No response. He pushes the door open. There are several stalls. He guides me in to a stall. I’m leaning against the wall, tipsy from the narcotics. He’ll wait outside. I manage with my right hand and a great amount of difficulty to get my pants down. Slowly. Inch by inch. Twisting and turning as I go. Icing on the cake would be to throw my back out. At least I had drugs for the pain. Happy this was not an emergency.

Pulling pants down was a walk in the park. Pulling them up – a whole other deal. I manage to get them as far as my knees and I’m stuck. I shuffle out of the stall with them puddled at my ankles and holler for LH to come help.

Close your eyes (after reading this) and picture: LH enters the ladies room. He faces me with his back to the entry door. He puts his arms around me holding me close as he inches the back of the pants up. Then the front. Then the back. And he’s tugging. And I’m gyrating. Helping.

I envision someone walking in and being horrified – assuming that what we were doing was not what we were doing. This could have been pretty romantic if it wasn’t so side splittingly funny.

I’ve had several debilitating accidents and surgeries over the years. But I could pull up my own pants. There were the mastectomy and reconstructive surgeries that were no picnic. But I could pull up my own pants. Came home on crutches from ski trips. But I could pull up my own pants. And the time I ripped up my ankle at the Temple of the Heaven in Beijing and came home on crutches.

Again. But I could pull up my own pants.

Go have thumb surgery. Try pulling up your own pants. Let me know how it goes.

In a moment of weakness (musta been the drugs talking) I went back online and ordered two more cast covers. Overkill, you say? Do you wear the same shirt every day? Well, I’m not about to wear the same cast cover! And I can use them when I do the other hand. If LH doesn’t shoot or divorce me first. ‘Cause if he does, how in the world would I ever be able to pull up my pants?

And then, there’s showering. Try doing that alone.

You can wash one armpit. How do you wash the other?

Which hand holds the shampoo bottle and which hand do you squirt it into when you are working as a one armed paper hanger? LH slips my arm into a plastic bag (the ones that the Republic come in when it rains

are perfect) and then carefully slides a pair of rubber bands (the ones that the Republic arrive in when it’s not) to the top to seal it. I now know why I kept my subscription. He helps me into the shower. And joins me. When we married 45 years ago this was pretty sexy.

Today, not so much.

And, there’s grooming. LH was my hairdresser, “Monsieur Lucky Pierre.” Complete with accent. He shampoos my hair in the shower and towel dries it with such enthusiasm you’d think he was polishing a bowling ball. Good thing I didn’t get whiplash. He was the holder of the hair blower while I contorted with a round brush. I directed him. Blow it here. No, here.

NO, HERE! The back of my hair looked like a little old lady’s. Flat.

Scalp visible. LH called to my attention (repeatedly) that I had a hole in my head. Well, (1) I couldn’t see it so it was fine with me; and (2) I’m on drugs so I really don’t care.

I can do nothing.

Putting on pantyhose? Faggetaboudit. Only women of my generation wear pantyhose anymore anyway.

Socks? Unlock a Ziploc? Tear anything? Zip anything?

Button anything? Slice anything?

It is amazing what you can do with one hand – in combo with teeth and thighs. Not at the same time.

Take the top off anything small? Teeth work well here.

Screw or unscrew anything of size? Teeth not a good idea unless considering tooth restoration, in which case clamp and have at it. Thighs may work. Opening “kid proof” tops?

Just take a hammer to it.

At ten days, we’ve got cabin fever. Gotta get out. LH fashions a Rube Goldberg contraption from a beach towel and rubber bands to prop my arm up when we go out to dinner or the movies.

He researches sweater clips on the Internet and then fashions a neat device out of a rubber band and binder clips to keep my jacket from falling off my left shoulder. He’s really into rubber bands. My thumbs don’t work. I can’t squeeze the clips. LH to the rescue. He resides in rescue mode.

Goes with the Y chromosome. He’s got to “fix” it. My darling LH! He sits. He waits. Lest I need help with ANYTHING. It’s adorable. IT IS DRIVING ME CRAZY. At least I can wipe my own butt. There are definitely some things that can test a marriage – no matter how good it is.

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

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By Mayor Greg Stanton

The James Beard Foundation announced that for the second year in a row it will present its Taste America: “Local Flavor from Coast To Coast,” a national epicurean tour celebrating America’s culinary diversity. From September 12 through October 25 the program will stop in 10 cities over five weekends, including Phoenix. Each city will enjoy a special evening that starts off with a walk-around tasting reception from a line-up of local chefs, followed by a one-night-only, collaborative fourcourse dinner crafted by a Taste America All-Star and a local celebrity chef. Tickets are on sale now at www.jbftasteamerica.org.

A weekend-long tour, Phoenix’s Taste America itinerary will kick off Friday, September 12, at The Royal Palms Resort & Spa with “A Night of Culinary Stars,” an exclusive dining event benefiting the James Beard Foundation. The evening will begin with a reception filled with bites and libations from local chefs, including Charleen Badman (FnB; Scottsdale), Cullen Campbell (Crudo; Phoenix), Joshua Hebert (Posh; Scottsdale), Chef Paul McCabe, T. Cooks at Gio Osso (Virtu; Scottsdale) and Silvana Salcida Esparza (Barrio Café; Royal Palms Resort & Spa Phoenix). Afterward, guests will be seated for an exceptional dinner prepared by Taste America All-Star Sherry Yard, (Helms Bakery; Los Angeles), local chef Kevin Binkley (Binkley’s Restaurant; Cave Creek) and host chef Paul McCabe (T. Cooks at Royal Palms Resort & Spa), who will collaborate to create a one-of-a-kind menu diners won’t forget. Tickets begin at $250 per guest and include reception, dinner, all beverages, tax and gratuity.

Saturday, September 13, from 10am-3pm, a series of free, in-store consumer events will take place at Sur La Table located at Scottsdale Fashion Square, 7014 East Camelback Road in Scottsdale.

Activities of the day will include book signings, tastings from local producers and artisans, plus cooking demonstrations by James Beard Award winners. For the full schedule and to RSVP for cooking demos, visit www.jbftasteamerica.org/events, as seating is limited.

New Aquatic and Tennis Center Opens

On August 14, Phoenix Country Day School (PCDS) hosted the grand opening of its new $8.8 million Aquatic and Tennis Center. The project was made possible through the philanthropy of the PCDS board of trustees and Friends of PCDS. “Our facility is second-to-none and pushes PCDS to the front of the pack nationally for its innovation, access, efficiency, safety, pure speed, and ability to promote lifelong wellness and strong character,” says Andy Rodin, PCDS headmaster.

The total project is just over 88,000 square feet, including locker rooms, coach’s offices, classroom, tennis courts and pool/deck area. It has four tennis courts, and two pools – a 50-meter competition pool and a 25-yard instructional pool. The space is highlighted by a shaded seating area for spectators and a shaded area for swimmers and instructors on the deck. The project is a part of a greater campus expansion at PCDS that will soon include an Indoor Athletic Complex, Walk of Champions and renovations to the current gymnasium.

Phoenix Country Day is a private, independent school located in Paradise Valley. For more information, call 602.955.8200 or visit www.pcds.org.

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To create an innovation-based, export economy we can’t limit our focus to our business relationships abroad – we must also lift our local business community. We must make sure our entrepreneurs and business owners have the tools necessary to succeed, and create a climate that welcomes MAYOR new investments and ideas.

City of Phoenix In the past, Phoenix had a reputation 602.262.7111 for sometimes being a frustrating www.phoenix.gov partner to local business owners. I heard first-hand stories about the amount of red tape they encountered when dealing with the City. We’ve worked hard to put in place common-sense practices to change that reputation – and the business community is taking notice.

Just last month the National Federation of Independent Businesses named Phoenix one of the top five cities that have been “opening their doors to entrepreneurs.” The group praised recent reforms put in place by our City Council that streamline the permitting process, making it faster and more convenient to start new projects. The NFIB also recognized our emerging entrepreneurial culture, which is attracting young, talented transplants who are choosing Phoenix as the home for their businesses.

This ranking is a testament to the actions we’ve taken to grow our local economy, and it shows that our government can be a valuable partner to create real opportunity for business owners and entrepreneurs.

The results of our efforts can be seen throughout Phoenix – new business are opening their doors, startups are hitting the ground running and retail and restaurants are thriving. In Downtown Phoenix, 54 net new restaurants and bars have opened since 2008, and more than 200,000 square feet of retail has been built since 2010.

At Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, 14 small businesses – mostly locally-owned restaurants – have opened, giving visitors a truly local experience as they pass through the gateway to our city. This number is no small achievement, and the U.S. Department of Transportation took note: it ranked Sky Harbor first in the nation for small businesses growth.

These new restaurants at the airport already have increased food and beverage profits, which rose by almost 21 percent last year.

Putting small and local businesses first isn’t just good for the bottom line; it also sends the message that Phoenix values those who set up shop in our city.

These accolades are great, and they motivate us to work even harder for our small business community. The City will continue to do its part to support our local businesses to build the diverse, thriving economy we all want.

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Baby Gym Classes Offered The Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics Center offers free classes for babies six to 18 months of age on Wednesdays from 9:30-10am. The educational classes offer an opportunity for babies to get to jump up and down on trampolines, tumble on mats and crawl, jump, swing and climb on various pieces of gymnastics equipment. Parent participation is required. Advanced reservations are not required. These are “drop in” classes. Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics Center is located at 3110 East Thunderbird Road in Phoenix. For more information, call 602.992.5790 or visit www.arizonasunrays.com.

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Run Boy Run

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Performing Arts Season Begins At PVCC Paradise Valley Community College will kick off its 2014-15 season with a number of community concerts and events at its Center for the Performing Arts (CPA).

• September 6: First Saturday Concert Series – Run Boy Run 6pm; CPA Outdoor Amphitheater. Free Admission.

• September 10: Film Festival – Hitler’s Children (Israel/Germany, NR, 80 min.) 6:30pm. Free Admission.

• September 20: Union 32 Jazz All-Stars Present: A Musical Tribute to Jazz-Rock Fusion featuring the music of Miles Davis, Weather Report, The Mahavishnu Orchestra and Herbie Hancock 7:30pm. $6-$12.

• September 24: Film Festival – A Very Long Engagement (France, R, 133 min.) 6:30pm. Free Admission.

• October 4: Fine & Performing Arts Open House The free event features demos, performances, tours, workshops and hands-on activities. Music, dance, theatre, costume design, creative writing, film and studio recording are among the fine and performing arts programs that will be showcased from 12-4pm. Information about classes, programs, events, scholarships and performance opportunities will be available, and those in attendance will be treated to a variety of special performances and workshops throughout the afternoon. The day begins with a lively Rock & Roll Battle of the Bands audition and culminates that evening with second concert in PVCC’s free First Saturday concert series. There will be multiple opportunities throughout the afternoon to attend the workshops, tours and demos. Parking is free and families are welcome. For more information, visit www.paradisevalley.edu/fine-arts.

Paradise Valley Community College is located at 18401 North 32nd Street in Phoenix. For additional information, call 602.787.7738 or visit www.paradisevalley.edu/cpa.

The 6th Annual Walk for Homeless Families, hosted by the UMOM Women’s Auxiliary, will be held Saturday, September 27, at the Phoenix Zoo, 455 North Galvin Parkway. The 1K and 5K event benefits UMOM New Day Centers, the largest shelter for homeless families in state. Registration fees of $20 - $35 include admission to the zoo for the day. Gates open at 6:30am; the walk begins at 7:30am. Register online at www.umom.org/event/walk2014.

For additional information, call 602.275.7852.

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On September 6-7, the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) invites guests to “Experience Italy” in honor of the museum’s new exhibit that showcases the rich heritage of violin makers from the city of Cremona, Italy.

“Italy is famous throughout the world for its rich history of music, art and culture,” says Celina Chiarello, public programs manager at MIM. “It will be such fun to see so many different Italian elements coming together for this celebration. Everyone will be able to find something to enjoy.”

Guests will experience live musical performances, an Italianinspired menu at Café Allegro, wine sampling, gallery talks and hands-on activities for all ages.

MIM’s first signature program to focus on Italian music will highlight one of the museum’s recent additions to the Europe Gallery. The “Violin Makers of Cremona” display allows guests to see a workshop as if the violin maker were in the process of creating his instruments. The workshop exhibit was inspired by actual tools and parts made by Antonio Stradivari still preserved at Cremona’s Museo del Violino. At 1:30pm on both days, Dr. Kathleen Wiens, MIM’s curator for Europe, will discuss the exhibit, including information about the early master luthiers of Cremona and how their methods set the standard for violin makers around the world. On Sunday, Scottsdalebased luthier Joel Shewchuk will join Dr. Wiens for a special Q&A session.

Complete event information is available on the MIM website (www.mim. org.) The Musical Instrument Museum is located at 4725 East Mayo Boulevard in Phoenix. For additional information, call 480.478.6000.

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Opportunity For Anthem Teens Anthem youth ages 12-18 years old (grades seven-12) are encouraged to apply for open seats on the inaugural Anthem Youth Advisory Council (AYAC). The newly established council gives Anthem teens an opportunity to learn about local government and have an influential voice in the community.

Interested applicants must meet selection criteria and complete a formal application, including an essay, submit two letters of recommendation and interview with the Anthem Youth Advisory Council Advisory Team. Deadline to apply is September 8 at 5pm.

The AYAC exists to inform the board of issues and needs concerning youth. The purpose of the AYAC is to provide Anthem youth with the opportunity to work with the ACC board and staff to:

• Learn about how local government works and how community services are provided • Raise awareness about the ACC, its mission and proposals among Anthem youth • Share ideas about youth issues, needs and community enhancements • Conduct regular AYAC meetings and participate in monthly ACC Board open session meetings, and/or regular committee meetings and/or events as they arise • Develop, operate and market an Anthem Youth Mentoring program • Develop leadership and operational skills and contribute to the future development and enhancement of Anthem For more information, contact Jenna Kollings at jkollings@anthemcouncil.com or 623.742.6064.

Butterfly Exhibit At Botanical Garden The Mariposa Monarca-Monarch Butterfly Exhibit will be at Desert Botanical Garden September 27 – November 23. The exhibit features hundreds of live monarch butterflies in a beautiful and lush habitat where guests can view these delicate creatures in the Marshall Butterfly Pavilion.

The 2,400-square-foot walk-through butterfly pavilion allows visitors to learn about the metamorphosis of the monarch life cycle. For more information, call 480.941.1225 or www.dbg.org.

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The Anthem Hiking Club meets with hikers of all ages and levels twice a month to traverse different trails throughout Arizona. Hikes range in difficulty and cost $10-$20 per person. Transportation to the trailhead is provided from the ACC Community Center. Registration for each hike is required at least five days in advance or a $5 late fee will be imposed.

Avid hikers are invited to obtain a Hiking Club Punch Card – 10 hikes (punches) for a flat, upfront fee of $185. Punch cards are available to Anthem hikers of every ability who are looking to seek new horizons on a regular basis.

For details on hiking dates, visit www.onlineatanthem.com and look for the ACC Activity Guide.

With its first meetings behind them, the newly established Phoenix Metro Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for a month full of breakfast and luncheon networking events. Under the leadership of Edward Gomillion, president, and Gene Bressler, executive director, the Chamber’s goal is to serve its members, community and country by providing the tools for success. The Phoenix Metro Chamber works to improve the community’s economy and quality of life, keeping these main objectives in mind: • To help businesses prosper and grow • To increase job opportunities • To encourage an orderly expansion and development of all segments of the community

Moon Valley 5K The Ninth Annual Moon Valley Grasshopper Bridge 5K will take place at Moon Valley Park September 27. Residents can participate in a 5K run, 5K walk, 1K fun run that winds through residential streets and park grass, and traverses under and over the Grasshopper Bridge, finishing in Moon Valley Park. The event begins at 7am. Moon Valley Park is located at 330 West Coral Gables Drive in Phoenix. For more information, call 480.448.9364 or visit www.arizonaroadracers.com or www.getsetusa.com/arizona/calendar.php.

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• To contribute to the overall economic stability of the community • To encourage and promote the nation’s private enterprise system of competitive marketing The Chamber’s board of advisors include Jason Bressler, Director of Community Outreach, Let it Roll Bowl & Entertainment; Nate Dominguez, executive director, BNI Arizona; Erich Nimsky, senior personal banker, National Bank of Arizona; Jonathan A. Rosenthal, WRP Investments, Inc. & Rosenthal Financial Services, LLC; and Melina Shah, owner, Networking 360, LLC. For information, call 623.806.1215 or visit www.phoenixmetrochamber.com.

Jewish History Tour home of Steven Spielberg, the VOSJCC and the original site of Beth Hebrew, where Spielberg was bar mitzvahed.

The bus will return to the Heritage Center between 1-1:15pm where guests will enjoy a light buffet lunch and a few words by Lawrence Bell, executive director of Arizona Jewish Historical Society, Cutler Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center, about its displays and resources.

The cost is $40 for AZJHS members and $50 for non-members. To register, send an email to lbell@azjhs.org or call 602.241.7870. For additional information, visit www. azjhs.org.

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Arizona Jewish Historical Society will present a history tour of Phoenix and Scottsdale September 18.

Attendees will board a bus at 9:45am at Arizona Jewish Historical Society Cutler Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center, 122 East Culver Street in Phoenix. On-board the bus, meet tour host Michael Alan Ross, author of the forthcoming book, Phoenix & Scottsdale AZ Jewish Friendship Trail Tour Guidebook. Ross will introduce guests to 12 sites of Phoenix and Scottsdale Jewish history, including early locations of The New York Store, Beth Israel and Beth El, one-time

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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.

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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, September 2, at Blue Agave Mexican Cantina, 7000 East Mayo Boulevard in Phoenix. The Business Networking Luncheons will be held Tuesday, September 9 at Stonecreek Golf Club, 4435 East Paradise Village Parkway South in Phoenix, and Tuesday, September 23, at Homewood Suites, 2536 West Beryl Avenue, 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 September 18 at the Blue Martini, 5455 East High Street, from 5:30-7:30pm.

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.

The North Phoenix Chamber of Commerce held its August 21 evening mixer event at Embassy Suites Phoenix North, 2577 West Greenway Road in Phoenix. Attendees enjoyed appetizers, raffles 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.

Photos by Glenn Mire, Mire Images

The Chamber held a V.I.P. ribbon cutting event August 2 at Sprockets DIY Motorcycle Shop. Located at 15802 North Cave Creek Road, Suite 3, Sprockets is a veteran-owned company that offers workspace and expertise to those who are looking to work on their motorcycles – anything from a moped up to large trikes. For more information, call 602.354.5846 or visit www.sprocketsdiy.com.

Photo by Mire Images

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NPCC Networking In Action

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

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• http://facebook.com/NorthPhoenixChamber • http://facebook.com/groups/NorthPhoenixChamber • http://linkedin.com/groups/North-Phoenix-Chamber-Commerce-1762057 • http://twitter.com/NorthPhxChamber • http://youtube.com/nphoenixchamber

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Each month, the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce hosts networking events that bring together the business community. Coming up is a POWER Lunch event at Venues Café September 17 from 11:30am-1pm. The Chamber is committed to promoting a dynamic and vital economy that serves the needs of its community.

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

Local First Arizona will hold its Evening Mixer September 17 from 6-8pm at Main Street at Verrado. Its October Lunch Mixer will be held at Daily Dose Midtown October 1 from 11:30am-1pm. 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 September 10 from 11am-1pm. The program, “Let’s Get Down to Business: Leadership,” will help attendees grow business through effective leadership practices. 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 Networking Luncheon September 9 from 11:00am-1:30pm at Stonecreek Golf Club in Phoenix. Its next Evening Mixer will be held September 18 from 5:30-7:30pm at Blue Martini Lounge. 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.

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The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its next PM Connect event at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society September 4 from 5-7pm. The Chamber will hold its next AM Connect networking event September 18 from 7:30-9am at Z Tejas, Scottsdale. For information on the other many events the Scottsdale Chamber holds throughout the month, call 480.355.2700 or visit www.scottsdalechamber.com.

Aid to Adoption of Special Kids

Tabitha

Ashlee is a smart and talented 13-year-old who loves to sing and dance and would like to pursue a career as a teacher.

Ashlee hopes to always be near a classroom because she wants to be a teacher.

“A teacher and a singer. I always wanted to be a teacher,” she says.

“I just like teaching. I used to play pretend school with the little kids I used to live with.”

In a family, Ashlee has a few requirements.

“They’re having fun. They know how to do my hair. And I want teenagers in the house,” she says. “I like teenagers. They’re fun, sometimes. They get to do a lot of stuff.”

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

FOOTHILLS ANIMAL RESCUE PET OF THE MONTH

Eleven-Year-Old Female Tabitha, is an older gal with gorgeous markings and a striking face – she is also declawed. She is looking for a quiet, calm house that she can finally call her own.

Tabitha would be the perfect companion for a couple who will be patient and understanding as she adjusts to her new surroundings. Tabitha would be happiest as an only cat. 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.

Photo courtesy of Monkey Dog Photography

Gabriel’s Angels, an organization that delivers healing pet therapy to abused, neglected and at-risk children, is hosting its fourth annual “Salud! 2014 Signature Wine Dinner” event Friday, October 10, from 6-10pm at the Montelucia Resort & Spa. Salud! 2014 features a wine reception, food from Michael Cairns, executive chef at the Montelucia Resort & Spa, live entertainment from Johnny Anonymous, a live auction lead by Letitia Fry and Gabriel’s Angels Pet Therapy Teams greeting attendees. Individuals at the event will have an opportunity to take part in a unique raffle known as “Lucky Leashes” by purchasing a red leash, with prizes ranging in value from $100 to $1,000.

Proceeds from Salud! help Gabriel’s Angels continue its work with at-risk children in the greater Phoenix community.

“We are excited about our 2014 wine dinner event, Salud! It is a fun and unique evening, unlike any other in the Valley,” says Pam Gaber, Gabriel’s Angels CEO and founder.

“Salud! is an evening of wine, delicious food, wonderful company and a chance to learn more about the great work of our organization.

We invite you to join us and support the healing power of therapy dogs in the lives of our community’s at-risk children.”

Individual tickets to Salud! 2014 are $250. To purchase tickets or inquire about sponsorship, visit www.gabrielsangels.org or call 602.266.0875.

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Ashlee is confident, beautiful, smart and talented.

These characteristics were abundantly clear when the 13-year-old was treated to a dance lesson at Theater Works in Peoria.

James Marinaro taught Ashlee the high-intensity footwork of Beyonce’s, “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It).”

“I dance with the girls at the house and then I learn dances easier ‘cause I dance with them,” she says. “We just do dances. Like we randomly start to dance, like we have dance contests.”

Dance comes easier to Ashlee than song, but she enjoys singing, too.

Chris Brown and Adele are a couple of her faves. She enjoys listening to Adele sing “Rolling in the Deep” and “Someone Like You.” “I just like the way she sounds,” she says.

Ashlee said she’s getting better at school with each passing grade.

“I’m getting better at math, because last year I didn’t do good,” she says.

Band and chorus are her favorite subjects along with recess and lunch.

“I would be with my friend Violet and we play tag,” Ashlee says. “We play zombies.”

It’s possible that Ashlee learned to be quick on her feet because she joined the school’s track team.

“It was tiring. I got nervous,” she says.

Salud! 2014 To Support Pet Therapy Organization

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WELCOME NEW ADVERTISERS • America One Mail & Shipping Center • Arizona Wine Growers Association • Barro’s Pizza • Bask Home Services • Cave Creek Olive Oil Company • Desert Storage • Discount Sprinklers • The Edwards Design Group, Inc. • eNerd Global Repair • Flat Tire Bike Shop • Hair F/X • Headbanger American Gold • Indigo Crow Restaurant & Bar • Olive Tree Market & Grill • Rancho Mañana • Rustic Café • Stagecoach Village • Suzie Black • TRB Insurance • Triple R Horse Rescue • Unique Landscapes & Custom Pools • Vernon Nolte and Son Custom Painting LLC

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Anthem RV Black Mountain Baptist Church Bryan’s Black Mountain Barbeque Buffalo Chip Saloon Cave Creek Guitar Cave Creek Museum Cave Creek Wicked Cold Beer and Cheeseburgers c/o Square One Concepts Inc Coulter Cadillac Buick GMC Dairy Queen Denny’s Carefree Highway Desert Foothills Theater Fountain Hills Oktoberfest Gustafson and Associates, LLC Lazy Lizard Lorenzo’s Pizza & Pasta Matt Woosley, State Farm Insurance Northland Pioneer College Pet Food Depot Rita’s Tatum Point Sanderson Lincoln Scottsdale Livestock The Furniture Ranch The Print Shop The Psychic Shop Tryst Café Watson’s Hat Shop Western Territory Company Wild West Mall

SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE Schools and districts have a uniqueness that attracts and retains loyal families. This month, I decided to ask shareholders: What do you love about CCUSD? Here are some responses.

DR. DEBBI BURDICK Superintendent Cave Creek Unified School District

“The sense of community that comes from being part of a smaller, closer-knit district that allows people to share many of the same experiences and rally around the same causes. Kind of like “Cheers,” where ‘everybody knows your name.’”

– Lisa CCUSD Mom

“As a parent with children in the District for 13 straight years and counting, I love the empathy and compassion in CCUSD. Children are known as individuals, and teachers and staff do their best to understand and meet the needs of each child.

The teachers and staff really care, taking pride in what they do, and it shows from the top on down.”

– Tammy, Mom

– Kira, Mom

“The feeling like I belong.

As a student in CCUSD from preschool to senior year, I have always felt like I have a voice in my community and have been given endless opportunities to grow – academically and personally.”

“I love the dedication CCUSD teachers have for their profession and students.”

– Jennifer, Mom & Staff Member

– Justin, Teacher

“They give their 100 percent to see a single student succeed, and that’s the quality you want in a school system – people who care about kids succeeding.”

– Nancy, Student

– Jamie, Student

“All faculty and staff make an investment in our children every day and beyond the school day!”

– Linda & Michael, Parents

Come check us out and experience the uniqueness and caring that is Cave Creek Unified!

To contact Dr. Burdick, call 480.575.2000. For more information on the Cave Creek Unified School District, visit www.ccusd93.org.

BetterLesson, in partnership with the National Education Association, recently announced the newly hired cohort of NEA Science Master Teachers. With the NEA Science Master Teacher Project, BetterLesson is bringing its Master Teachers’ curriculum and practice within reach for teachers for free. The project brings together 65 selected science teachers from around the country to create living, breathing bodies of knowledge around effective science teaching. It is hoped that their efforts will catalyze professional conversations and be leveraged by new and developing teachers around the country.

This new cohort of science Master Teachers hails from 23 states. Northeast Valley teachers Justin Price (who teaches third grade at Eagle Ridge Elementary in the Paradise Valley Unified School District), and Sara Leins (who teaches Physics at Horizon High School in the Scottsdale Unified School District), along with three other Arizona educators, have been selected to participate in the 2014-15 Science Master Teacher Project.

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“I love CCUSD because we are a community from top to the bottom.

Everyone has a voice.

No one is just a number.”

“I love CCUSD because greatness isn’t enough.

They are always seeking innovative ways to continuously improve.”

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Hebrew School At Chabad Chabad of Arizona is offering its Hebrew School for area youth age five to 12. The classes are held Sundays from 10am-12pm at Chabad, 2110 East Lincoln Drive in Phoenix.

Enrolled students will learn how to read and write Hebrew; Jewish pride, values and history; and prayer skills, and will enjoy holiday activities and hands-on lessons incorporating song, art dance and drama.

For information and a registration packet, call 602.944.2753 or send an email to youth@chabadaz.com. For additional information, visit www.chabadaz.com.

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Fountain Hills Oktoberfest takes place September 26-27 at Fountain Park.

Modeled after the Munich Oktoberfest with a much more cozy atmosphere and on a much smaller scale, this area tradition is a family-friendly event offering complimentary bounce houses throughout, long tables decked in blue and white table cloths where families and friends can gather, continuous live music, performed by four piece band Die echen Waldbuam, flown in from Germany. Guests can polka, compete in the wet T-Shirt contest, the alphorn blowing contest and Die echen Waldbuam will perform at the the famous beer stein holding competition. Fountain Hills Oktoberfest.

The food at this annual festival will include foot-long Brats, accompanied by German potato salad and sauerkraut. The homemade apple strudel is reportedly not to be missed. Huge pretzels, kettle corn, shaved ice, roasted almonds and cotton candy are just some of the added offerings. Of course it wouldn’t be Oktoberfest without beer, and Warsteiner Beer will offer its Premium Verum (light Pilsner); Premium Dunkel (dark lager); König Ludwig Weiss (classic golden Hefeweizen); and Premium Oktoberfest (full-bodied amber beer).

Dressing up at Oktoberfest is part of the fun. Those who own a Dirndl and/or Leder hosen, may wear them to the Fountain Hills Oktoberfest and get complimentary entrance to the event.

The event runs from 5-10pm. For more information, visit www.fh.az.gov.

Ballet Under The Stars Returns Ballet Arizona dancer Astrit Zejnati. Photo by Rosalie O’Connor.

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Ballet Arizona presents the 17th Annual Ballet Under the Stars at Fountain Park September 25. Enjoy dance in a unique outdoor setting complete with a stage, lighting, costumes and beautiful Arizona weather. Attendees may bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a varied program, ranging from classical to contemporary. The free event begins at 7pm. For more information, visit www.balletaz.org.

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MAYOR FRANCIA WRITES...

By Mayor Vincent Francia

The monsoon winds came this year, but they forgot to bring the rains. At least in July in Cave Creek.

The thunder, lightning and wind made a showing, powering up haboobs’ sand tsunamis to sweep across the desert. But where was the water? Those wicked rain storms that gully whomp our washes?

This season’s monsoons have been like a symphony orchestra minus many of the instruments. For sure we MAYOR heard the bass drums, tubas and cymbals. But what Town of Cave Creek happened to the violins, oboes and piccolos?

480.488.1400 September is generally a rush of late floral colors www.cavecreek.org produced by the previous two months’ monsoons deluge. Chapurosa, Sangre de Drago and cat claw all re-bloom. Not so this year. It’s if the desert re-set itself for reasons yet unclear.

The “verde” in Palo Verde faded pale. The robust barrel cacti, immune to draught infliction, asked, “What’s up with the rain?” Even the sentry saguaros, those silent historians of passing decades, appeared stressed.

Finally, relief came in August’s deluge; rain a-plenty, if not maybe a bit too much. The washes roared – at peak downfall over 11,000 gallons per second whipped through the Cave Creek Wash. Wait times were the norm at School House and Spur Cross wash crossings as muddy waters churned to their own ominous sound effects. Homes were shored up, animals rescued and a trailer saved from floating down the creek.

The monsoon’s rains had arrived, the desert displayed immediate gratitude and massive clean-ups kicked into high gear. Nature knew exactly what to do and when to do it.

On to the next season.

Aspiring Eagle Scout Aims To Assist Food Bank For Jason Ritter, a Troop 439 Life Scout from Desert Hills who is working toward Eagle status, giving back to a local food bank is a personal choice for his Eagle project.

Ritter, age 15, decided to plan a food drive to help stock the food inventory shelves at the Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center, which is located at 6038 East Hidden Valley Drive in Cave Creek.

Working closely with David Newman, volunteer food drive coordinator, and Pam DiPietro, the food bank’s executive director, he now is finalizing details for the drive.

“I want to make people in the area aware that we not only need to help poor, hungry people during the holidays, but we also need to help them all year long,” says Ritter. “A dollar goes a long way.”

Ritter, in conjunction with the food bank, will hold the food re-stocking drive September 27 from 9am-2pm. Residents are encouraged to bring pasta sauce, peanut butter and jelly, canned tuna, juice, canned beans for cooking, canned vegetables, sugar, tea, coffee, powdered milk, condiments, bars of soap, shampoo and toiletries.

Donations can be dropped off Saturday, September 27, at Fry’s, 4185 East Carefree Highway, Cave Creek, and 29455 North Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek.

For more information, call 480.488.1145 or visit www.foothillsfoodbank.com.

Get Ready For Taste of Cave Creek Ready to have a little fun in Cave Creek? The Town of Cave Creek will once again be hosting its premier event, the Taste of Cave Creek. The event continues to grow in popularity as last year the attendance grew to more than 8,000 people for the two-day event. From Alberto’s to Z’s Asian Fusion, the Taste of Cave Creek will represent the eclectic mix that Cave Creek has to offer.

“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.”

The Taste of Cave Creek 2014, will be held Wednesday, October 15 and Thursday, October 16, from 5-10pm at Stagecoach Village in Downtown Cave Creek.

More than 25 restaurants will descend upon Stagecoach Village and the highly anticipated Oregano’s will be joining the mix this year. Other participating restaurants may include Alberto’s, Bart’s Indian Village, Buffalo Chip Saloon, Bryan’s BBQ, Cave Creek Tap Haus, Cartwright’s Sonoran Ranch House, El Encanto Mexican Food, Hacienda, Harold’s, Le Sans Souci, Chef Sara’s Vegan Academy, Tonto Bar and Grill, Village Coffee & Crepes, The Grotto, Heart and Soul Café, Venues and The Carefree Bistro, among others.

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 highly anticipated 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!”

Continue to check out www.tasteofcavecreek.com and “like” the event on Facebook. For more details, call the Town of Cave Creek at 480.488.1400.

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Joint Chamber Mixer To Be Held

The Carefree Cave Creek C Chamber of Commerce will join the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce for an evening mixer at Pure Sushi, 20567 N Hayden Parkway in Scottsdale, Thursday, October 2, from 5:30-7:50pm. The event is free to Chamber members who pre-register, and $10 at the door for any guests and non-preregistered members. The gathering includes raffle prizes and a cash bar with happy hour pricing.

To pre-register, contact the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber at 480.488.3381.

The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce is an independent, non-profit organization that operates to enhance the local

business environment and the community. Its priority is helping businesses succeed by providing referral, networking and educational opportunities.

Learn more at www.carefreecavecreek.org.

Since 1947, the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce has been serving the community of Scottsdale and the valley with quality programs and services designed to help businesses grow and thrive. As one of the largest and most influential business organization in the Northeast Valley, the Chamber represents its members as an advocate for the best possible business climate. Learn more at www.scottsdalechamber.com.

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Thyme-n-Lime Grilled Lollipop Lamb Chops from Grilled Addiction

Food Truck Roundup

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Every Friday night from 5-9pm, Wild West Mall is the place to be to enjoy a variety of favorite valley food truck offerings. Grilled Addiction (www.grilledaddiction.com) will bring some of its food truck friends to Cave Creek on a rotating schedule each Friday. Featured food trucks include Aioli Burgers, Burgers Amore, BuzzNBeez, Focoso Wood Fired Pizza, Frank - Urban Hot Dogs & Sausage, Frosted Frenzy Cupcakes, Hao Bao, Luncha Libre, Mister Softee, Q Up Barbeque, Queso Good, Roasted Shallot, Rock-A-Belly, Satay Hut, Spice it Up, The Sugared Cakery and Waffle Love.

Wild West Mall is located at 6032 East Cave Creek Road.

For more information, call 480.575.0069.

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Save The Date 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. Additional details will be available soon, in the meantime, visit www.cavecreekbiketoberfest.com or contact Rick, Hideaway Grill, at 480.332.7354.

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Shopping & Dining Event Kicks Off In October Corner at The Creek presents Sunset Farmers Market and Gourmet Food Truck Festival every Thursday night beginning October 2 and running through May 30. Attendees can shop and dine enjoying amazing sunsets and starlit skies. The event runs from 4-9:30pm at 6242 East Cave Creek Road. For more information, call 480.387.2630.

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Cave Creek Museum re-opens for the season October 1, but the public will have a special chance to preview exhibits September 27 during the free national Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day. The celebration takes place from 1-4:30pm, followed by a special pre-season member’s reception from 4:30-7pm. During the Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day, guests can view Cave Creek Museum’s new and permanent indoor and outdoor exhibits, including an historic Stamp Mill dating back to 1880.

Cave Creek Museum is located at 6140 Skyline Drive in Cave Creek. To download free tickets to the Museum Day, visit www.smithsonianmag. com/museumday/tickets. For more information, call 480.488.2764 or visit www.cavecreekmuseum.org.

Second d nt Annual Event To Help Horses In Need 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, which is 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 singer songwriter as entertainment for the event.

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

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

Interested donors can submit auction items for the event to Terilynn Meeker at 602.999.0794 or email terilynn@ triplerhorserescueaz.com.

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

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2014 October 1: Cave Creek Museum Opens Its 45th Season 6140 East Skyline Drive www.cavecreekmuseum.org; 480.488.2764

October 2 – May 30: Sunset Farmers Market and Gourmet Food Truck Festival Corner at The Creek presents this weekly event Thursday nights from 4-9:30pm.

6242 East Cave Creek Road 480.387.2630

October 4: Cactus Shadows High School Homecoming Parade Downtown Cave Creek Road; 10am 480.575.2400

October 17-19: Cave Creek Biketoberfest Hideaway Grill – 6746 East Cave Creek Road Tap Haus – 6900 East Cave Creek Road www.cavecreekbiketoberfest.com; 480.332.7354 – Rick Stahl

34250 North 60th Street, Scottsdale; 7-10pm www.pvc.maricopa.edu/ blackmountain; 602.493.2600

October 24-26: Stagecoach Fine Art & Wine Festival

October 11: Hope For Horses Gala For Triple R Horse Rescue

October 15-16: Taste of Cave Creek 7100 East Cave Creek Road; 5-10pm $10 entry fee; food and drink tickets $2-$5 (sold at event); Children 12 and under, free admission www.tasteofcavecreek.com; 480.488.1400 The Taste of Cave Creek is the Town’s signature event and the season kick-off event. On a Wednesday and Thursday night, more than 25 area restaurants set up temporary kitchens along the sidewalks of Stagecoach Village for a public tasting party. Enjoy wine tasting, tequila tasting and margarita challenge, live music from Ryan Sims Band and Jake Dean Band and more.

November 8: Sixth Annual Cave Creek Cactus Classic

Daytime: costume contests, horses, kids, pets, food and drink, trick-ortreating, pumpkin carving Nighttime: bar crawl at Big Earl’s Greasy Eats, Cave Creek Smokehouse, Buffalo Chip Saloon, Harold’s Corral, Cave Creek Tap Haus, Hogs and Horses, Hideaway Grill; Party bus 6pm-2am www.cavecreekwicked.com

www.cavecreekcactusclassic.org or www.dfmba.org This mountain bike race will pay out cash for the first five finishers in both the men’s and women’s overall classes, and includes a kid’s mountain bike race.

October 25: Corner at the Creek Presents Zombie Ball 6242 East Cave Creek Road; 5pm-2am 480.387.2630

November 11: Miners Dinner at Cave Creek Museum www.cavecreekmuseum.org; 480.488.2764

October 23: Star Party at PVCC Black Mountain

7100 East Cave Creek Road; 10am-5pm www.vermillionpromotions.com 623.734.6526 – Candy Vermillion Discover many of the Southwest’s most accomplished fine artists and craftsmen in an intimate setting and enjoy wine tasting, delicious food and great entertainment.

The second annual event will benefit Triple R Horse Rescue and will be held at Carefree Resort and Conference Center, 37220 Mule Train Road in Carefree; 5-9pm www.triplerhorserescueaz.com

October 25: Cave Creek Wicked – All Day & All Night

Wild West Days Committee

October 29 – November 2: 11th Annual Wild West Days Cave Creek Downtown Cave Creek and Stagecoach Village www.wildwestdayscavecreek.com; 480.204.0140 – Patty Pollnow Wild West Days, Arizona’s largest western celebration, and a Cave Creek Merchants’ Association signature event, will be held throughout the Town of Cave Creek. The event features five days of nonstop 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, poker run, vendors, live country music and two exciting days of horse and rodeo activities in the central arena.

October 30 – November 2: Corner at The Creek Wild West Days Carnival and Food Truck Extravaganza 6242 East Cave Creek Road; 11am-11pm 480.387.2630

October 31 – November 2: Dixie Green Wild West Days Art & Craft Show at Frontier Town www.dixiegreenpromotions.com; dixie@dixiegreenpromotions.com; 602.789.7222

November 2: Frontier Town Firefighter Chili Challenge All Day – Benefiting the 100 Club Of Arizona

“Bugaboo Pond” by Bill Leibow

November 21-30: Hidden in the Hills 18th Annual Studio Tour & Sale www.sonoranartsleague.org The Sonoran Arts League presents Hidden in the Hills, the Valley’s largest six-day studio tour to art enthusiasts, patrons and serious collectors. The HITH tour has up to 200 artists. Free admission.

November 28-30: Sixth Annual Stagecoach Village Art Festival 7100 East Cave Creek Road; 10am-5pm www.vermillionpromotions.com; 623.734.6526 – Candy Vermillion

November 28-30: Dixie Green Thanksgiving Weekend Art & Craft Show at Frontier Town www.dixiegreenpromotions.com; dixie@dixiegreenpromotions.com; 602.789.7222

December 4: PVCC Black Mountain Partners Celebration 34250 North 60th Street, Scottsdale; 4-7pm www.pvc.maricopa.edu/ blackmountain; 602.493.2600 Celebrating five years of partnership with PVCC Black Mountain, YMCA and Foothills Community Foundation.

December 6: 12th Annual Cave Creek Luminaria Run

January 17: Antique Appraisal at Cave Creek Museum

March 13-15: Dixie Green Art & Craft Show at Frontier Town

www.luminariarun.org The run begins at sunset and travels along a luminaria-lit course in the Cave Creek Regional Park.

www.cavecreekmuseum.org; 480.488.2764

www.dixiegreenpromotions.com; dixie@dixiegreenpromotions.com; 602.789.7222

January 23-25: Dixie Green Art & Craft Show at Frontier Town www.dixiegreenpromotions.com; dixie@dixiegreenpromotions.com; 602.789.7222

March 15: Family Program at Cave Creek Museum www.cavecreekmuseum.org; 480.488.2764

January 25: Art for Art’s Sake at Cave Creek Museum www.cavecreekmuseum.org; 480.488.2764

December 7: Cave Creek Museum Cowboy Christmas www.cavecreekmuseum.org; 480.488.2764

December 13: Fifth Annual Cave Creek Cruise & Car Show 10am-3pm 602.843.3545 – Nancy Perry

December 19-21: Dixie Green Christmas Gift Show at Frontier Town www.dixiegreenpromotions.com; dixie@dixiegreenpromotions.com; 602.789.7222

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February 6-8: Hideaway AZ Custom Bike Builders Showcase Hideaway Grill – 6746 East Cave Creek Road Tap Haus – 6900 East Cave Creek Road www.hideaway-usa.com/#!buildersshowcase; rick@hideaway-usa.com – Rick Stahl

February 8: Valentine Party at Cave Creek Museum

March 22: Annual Cave Creek Museum Home Tour www.cavecreekmuseum.org; 480.488.2764

www.cavecreekmuseum.org; 480.488.2764

www.cavecreekmuseum.org; 480.488.2764

February 20-21: Ragnar Relay Del Sol April 5: Cave Creek Trail Run

www.ragnarrelay.com/race/delsol

44029 North Spur Cross Road www.cavecreektrailrun.com; cavecreektrailrun@gmail.com – Korina Riggin This trail run will take participants through pristine Sonoran Desert to experience all the wonders of nature and geology while raising funds in order to keep it as open space.

www.dixiegreenpromotions.com; dixie@dixiegreenpromotions.com; 602.789.7222

March 7: Spur Cross Expo at Cave Creek Museum www.cavecreekmuseum.org; 480.488.2764

Rancho Mañana Golf Club 5734 East Rancho Mañana Boulevard; 6pm www.cavecreekfestivals.com

January 16-18: Sixth Annual Cave Creek Indian Market Stagecoach Village – 7100 East Cave Creek Road; 10am-5pm www.vermillionpromotions.com; 623.734.6526 – Candy Vermillion Celebrating the colorful history and rich heritage of the Southwest with a diverse gathering of Native American, Spanish and Western fine artists and craftsmen.

7100 East Cave Creek Road www.cavecreekauction.com; 480.525.1136 This will be the largest auction of the year with more than 200 classic and collector cars. Contact “Johnny B” with consignment questions at 602.419.5795 or info@cavecreekauction.com.

March 28: Eggstrvaganza at Cave Creek Museum

February 27 – March 1: Dixie Green Art & Craft Show at Frontier Town

January 4: Fifth Annual Cave Creek Balloon Festival

April 3-5: Third Annual Cave Creek Spring Classic & Collector Car Auction at Stagecoach Village

March 12: STEAMtastic Scitech Event PVCC Black Mountain 34250 North 60th Street, Scottsdale; 4-7pm www.pvc.maricopa.edu/ blackmountain; 602.493.2600

March 27-29: Fiesta Days PRCA Rodeo Friday night at 7:30pm; Saturday night at 7:30pm; Sunday at 2pm. The parade is in Cave Creek at 9am, Saturday, March 28. www.cavecreekprorodeo.com All PRO Rodeo Events are held at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena with the exception of the golf tournament, the parade and the dances.

March 27 – April 5: Arizona Bike Week/Cave Creek Rally www.azbikeweek.com; rick@ hideaway-usa.com – Rick Stahl Two major venues: The Cave Creek Tap Haus and the Hideaway Grill.

Events take place all 10 days of Arizona Bike Week with a different theme or group of activities daily.

April 19: Cave Creek Museum Spaghetti Dinner www.cavecreekmuseum.org; 480.488.2764

July 3-4: Independence Day Celebrations Frontier Town & Harold’s Corral www.cavecreek.org For additional information on upcoming events, contact the Town of Cave Creek at 480.488.1400 or visit www.cavecreek.org.

All event details are current at the time of publication. However, attendees should consult the respective event websites or contact for updates prior to the event.

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The Sonoran Arts League has moved to a larger office and gallery space positioning itself to be able to provide more art opportunities in the community. Classes, workshops, talks, lectures and demonstrations are in the announcement and planning stages; artworks were installed in August.

The office and gallery have moved next door to Suite 2 at 6051 East Hidden Valley Drive in Cave Creek.

The move to the larger and more visible space is a return to the group’s roots as this was the original home of the Cave Creek Crafts Council – the grandparent organization of the League – that later became the Cave Creek Arts Council and has become the Sonoran Arts League of today.

This new physical space fosters positive growth and benefits for League members and the local community. The building is larger with acid-washed concrete floors – perfect for holding classes, workshops and demonstrations. The Sonoran Arts League Adult Education and YouthArt Education committees have long dreamed of a space like this to utilize.

The spacious backyard patio provides a nice touch of Plein Aire and a place to feature outdoor sculptures.

With a mission to promote art, artists and art education, the nearly 220 square feet of wall space and 40 square feet of counter space, the Sonoran Arts League Gallery offers a new venue that features rotating exhibitions of artwork.

Women, Society and the Arts – a series of five classes held on Thursdays, September 4 through October 2 – kicks off the League’s season. Visit www.sonoranartsleague. org for information and to register.

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Oktoberfest At Harold’s

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The Second Annual Oktoberfest PTO Charity Event will be held at Harold’s Cave Creek Corral Saturday, October 4. The traditional Oktoberfest celebration features an authentic German buffet, live music by several German bands, a Bavarian beer garden and wine tastings and plenty of fun from 6-11pm. Net proceeds will benefit Parent Teacher Organizations (PTO) at several Cave Creek schools.

As parents themselves, Harold’s owners Danny Piacquadio and Bill Vale are dedicated to making the Oktoberfest PTO Charity Event one of Harold’s premier events.

“Not only will guests enjoy delicious German fare and have the chance to sample 20 wines and 40 beer craft and imported beers, they’ll be entertained by an oompah band, the Bouncing Czechs Polka Band and several local rock and country bands,” Piacquadio says.

“Thanks to the generous support of the Kiwanis Club of Carefree, we’re also planning a German costume contest, a stein hoist competition and many other traditional games and activities.”

Tickets for adults 21 and over cost $25 per person. Each ticket includes the German buffet and four tickets for wine and beer samples. Net proceeds benefit the seven PTOs. To learn more about each PTO and each school’s needs, visit www.ccusd93.org.

Advance tickets are available at Harold’s Corral, online at www.haroldscorral.com and through each of the PTOs. Tickets also will be available at the door.

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The final public meeting for the Cave Creek and Carefree Transportation Improvements Study, will be held September 10 at the Carefree Council Chambers, 100 Easy Street, from 6-8pm. Recommendations will be presented for transportation improvements in Cave Creek and Carefree for the community’s input.

The recommendations focus on making the primary roadways through the towns safer and more pedestrian and bicycle-friendly, increasing parking in business districts and improving traffic flow during events. To achieve these goals, the study recommends bike lanes, sidewalks, crosswalk improvements, additional traffic signals or other devices, and other roadway safety and signage improvements along the primary arterials in the towns – Cave Creek Road, Carefree Highway, Tom Darlington Drive, Pima and Westland roads. Additional improvements to encourage pedestrian activity in the Cave Creek core and Carefree town center – such as providing additional seating, shade features and bike storage – are also recommended. Equestrians would also be accommodated to expand the current trail system.

Recommendations will be available on the study website (http:// cavecreekcarefree.azmag.gov) beginning September 10. Questions or comments may be directed to Eileen Yazzie, project manager, at eyazzie@azmag.gov or 602.254.6300.

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September At Desert Foothills Library Cinematic Reflections on the Cold War Era, a film series that will be held the third Tuesday of each month through December from 5-7pm, will screen I am Become Death: They Made the Bomb (55 min.) September 16. Each documentary film in this series is introduced by documentary filmmaker Penelope Price, who will discuss the cinematic style; a post-film discussion follows, led by Gary Zaro, faculty expert from Paradise Valley Community College. The film series traces the evolution of the Cold War from its genesis after WWII to its conclusion in 1991 with the formal dissolution of the USSR. The films reveal the back stories behind the events, interview the major players, and analyze the political fallout that occurred during that time. Limited seating.

September 13, from 10:30am-12pm, Kris Neri will share the secrets of capturing good settings in Writer’s Workshop: Super Settings by providing examples from published books, and with two easy and fun exercises. Handout provided, and feedback on the writing assignments will be offered. Neri, award-winning fiction author, teaches writing online for the prestigious Writers’ Program of the UCLA Extension School. Limited seating.

Cost: $10. Register by calling 480.488.2286.

Desert Foothills Library is located at 38443 North Schoolhouse Road in Cave Creek. For more information, visit www.dfla.org.

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Roots Coffee House Reopens

L-R: Emilia and Jonathan Torrato; Rolando Canuto in center with daughters on each side; Rex and Angie Torrato.

in Taiwan back in the 1980s and eventually made their way into the U.S. The drinks are specially made smoothies with tapioca pearls on the bottom. They come in a variety of flavors from mango to avocado to tai tea and even melon. New owner Angie Torrato says, “People love the drinks because they are filling and they’re a sweet treat everyone can enjoy.”

Roots Coffee House is located in the Tuscany Village Plaza, 30855 North Cave Creek Road. For more information, call 480.502.1166.

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In April, the Torrato and Canuto families united to reopen Roots Coffee House in Cave Creek. This decision to reopen and expand into Cave Creek came after their success in opening Pinoy’s Coffee House at Arrowhead Mall. With Pinoy’s introduction of the new line of Asian Boba drinks to the Arrowhead community, the coffee shop became successful in just a few short years. Now, the new owners are very excited to bring this new concept to Cave Creek.

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MAYOR SCHWAN WRITES...

By Mayor David Schwan

Allowed Prescription patches Prescription medications Prescription ointments Over the counter medications Vitamins Samples Medications for pets Not Allowed Inhalers Needles/sharps Thermometers Medication from businesses or clinics Lotions and liquids Aerosol cans Citizens are encouraged to use this new facility to dispose of drugs. Placing drugs in the trash or flushing them into the sewer contaminates the environment and is unsafe.

Eliminating these drugs from your home removes the possibility they can be used inappropriately. Please call MCSO District 4 at 602.876.1742 with any questions.

Desert Foothills Theater (DFT), a division of the Foothills Community Foundation, kicks off its 40th season with an entertaining farce, Lend Me a Tenor.

Written by Ken Ludwig and directed by Mark-Alan C. Clemente, this wild romp of mistaken identity, slamming doors and nonstop double entendre combine for an evening of side-splitting hilarity. The cast of eight includes Matt Newhard, Melissa Powers, Roy Hunt, Janis Webb, Harold LeBoyer, Cynthia Elek, Lindsay Newhard and Jonathan Brown.

“This is a very special year for us,” says Meribeth Reeves, DFT’s managing director. “We celebrate our 40th anniversary during this season. In four decades, we’ve weathered two significant recessions, we moved three times, we’ve expanded our services to include youth productions, classes and workshops, and our fabulous family of actors, musicians, stage technicians, choreographers and volunteers who have helped us earn many prestigious ariZoni and National Youth Arts awards keeps growing.”

Lend Me a Tenor runs September 5-14 in the intimate Black Box Theater of Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, 33606 North 60th Street in North Scottsdale. Performances are at 7:30pm Friday and Saturday and at 2pm Sunday. Tickets range from $25-$32 for adults and $15-$20 for youth and students. For tickets or information, call 480.488.1981 or visit www.dftheater.org.

Noodles & Notes Spaghetti Dinner The young performers from Desert Foothills Youth Theater (DFYT) will present their favorite songs, and group numbers from the current and upcoming DFYT shows to entertain guests at the Noodles & Notes Spaghetti Dinner. The event will benefit the theater and provide theater education scholarships for students in need.

The event will be held September 22 at Harold’s Corral in Cave Creek. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under.

Chamber Announces New Board Of Directors The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce announced its board of directors for 2014-15, and leading the board is new president and chairwoman Jennifer McGirr.

“I am honored to be a part of the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. I hope that I can use my unique qualifications of being both a former business owner and banker to chart the Chamber’s course as we head into our next 50 years,” says McGirr.

The new board members each bring a wide range of educational and business expertise to the Chamber’s growing operation in Carefree and Cave Creek. In addition to McGirr, they are as follows: Jennifer McGirr, assistant vice president/branch manager of National Bank of Arizona, assumes the role as new president and chairwoman of the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce for 2014-15.

• Chris Kempster, immediate past chair, Asset Protection Concepts • Patrick Jones, incoming chair, Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate and Sonoran Desert Lifestyles • Ron Welch, treasurer, Karsten’s Ace Hardware

Serving the Community Since 2002

In Carefree some things are free.

You probably already know about MCSO vacation watch and CPR training at the Carefree Fire Station.

Now there is a new, permanent way to MAYOR eliminate unwanted drugs Town of Carefree from your home.

480.488.3686 Citizens can drop www.carefree.org off unneeded or expired prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs at a new drug disposal facility. The new disposal container is permanently located at the MCSO District 4 Office, 37622 North Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek.

A partnership between the Arizona Crime Prevention Association, Inc. (ACPA), the Arizona Attorney General’s office, Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and the Town of Carefree has created this new way of removing prescription and over-the-counter drugs from your home. The following table lists what is accepted in the new drug disposal container:

Desert Foothills Theater Kicks Off Season

• Nick Stelfox, secretary, Carefree Outdoor Living • Jim Southern, director, Carefree Property Services • Jeff Penzone, director, North Valley Magazine • Mark Waters, director, The UPS Store

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• Evelyn Johnson, director, Cave Creek Museum • Rita Brady, director, Rubbish Works • Dr. Debbi Burdick, ex-officio, Cave Creek Unified School District The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber is an independent, 501(c) nonprofit organization that focuses on enhancing the local business and community environment through networking and educational opportunities. To learn more about upcoming Chamber events, or for information on becoming a member, call 480.488.3363, or visit www.carefreecavecreek.org.

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September Chamber Event The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce will hold a number of events this month that will help area businesses succeed by providing referral, networking and educational opportunities. Active Chamber membership provides a wealth of opportunities to promote one’s business and get involved in the community.

The Chamber will present its POWER Lunch – Profitable Opportunities With Empowering Results (POWER) – Tuesday, September 17, 11:30am-1:30pm at Venues Café, 34 Easy Street in Carefree.

The presentation will be an interactive conversation about the important things in life, and how gaining clarity in these things can bring focus and freedom to one’s life. The program will be presented

by Kurt Morgan of Morgan Advisors, Inc. The cost is $20 if registered by September 12 and includes lunch.

The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce is an independent, nonprofit organization that operates to enhance the local business environment and the community.

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

Fall Prevention Awareness Event FCF Holland Community Center will host a Fall Prevention Awareness Event September 23 from 9:30am-2:30pm. Falls are the leading cause of death from injury among people 65 and older. Learn to reduce risk factors associated with falls at this event, which includes balance screenings, Yoga, Tai Chi and Qigong demonstrations, a panel discussion, equipment and resource displays along with interactive information on a variety of community resources.

Immunizations for flu, pneumonia and shingles will also be available (there may be a cost, depending on insurance coverage). Lunch will be served, with a $5 suggested donation. For information or to RSVP for lunch, call Foothills Caring Corps at 480.488.1105.

FCF Holland Community Center is located at 34250 N. 60th Street, Building B, in Scottsdale.

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Kiwanis Golf Fundraiser The Kiwanis Club of Carefree Foundation invites residents to join them at Tonto Verde Golf Course Saturday, October 25, for an 18-hole putting tournament, followed by cocktails, a buffet, live auction and prizes. All inclusive for just $100 per player and $50 for non-players. Registration, silent auction, and a long putt contest begins at 3pm.

The tournament starts at 4pm. The tournament field is 72 players – early registration is encouraged.

For more information, call 480.488.8400 or visit www.kiwaniscarefree.org.

New Employment Assistance Offered Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center will offer Team Job Search to its customers who seek employment in the Carefree/Cave Creek area. Beginning in September, Team Job Search will provide workshops to assist food bank customers in finding the best job.

Team Job Search, which was created

by Richard McCarty, is a community program sponsored by the Foothills Food Bank that will help individuals reinvent the way they look for work.

In today’s marketplace, 98 percent of all resumes go through a non-human electronic screening process that rejects 75 percent of applications before they are viewed by a human being. Team Job Search will teach techniques to ensure that applications and resumes are selected for interviews. Team Job Search will conduct meetings to introduce food bank clients to new methods for finding the right job. Workshop times and dates will be announced soon and all sessions will be held at Desert Foothills Library in Cave Creek.

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

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

On Becoming Humane ALLEN NOHRE

“Established in Carefree Since 1968”

Serving the Community Since 2002

I found it easy to adjust to life with Kathie when we got married. But it wasn’t easy for me to get used to living with Chelsea, Kathie’s beautiful dog, a white, furball Samoyed. Chelsea was a loving and cuddly pet but she drove me nuts when guests would come to our house because she excitedly greeted them at the door by jumping on them. Some guests didn’t mind Chelsea’s exuberance, some actually enjoyed it, but I was embarrassed and frustrated by her persistence. By now you may have guessed I didn’t grow up with pets.

We moved to Chicago and temporarily left pregnant Chelsea in Phoenix to live with her mate who was owned by friends of Kathie. Some weeks later, we got the happy call that eight furry white puppies had been born. Then we got a second upsetting call telling us the puppies had the deadly parvovirus disease, and Chelsea was in bad shape. The next day we were on a plane to Phoenix and I was deeply aware of how my life had changed. I never thought I’d be flying across the country to tend to nine gravely ill dogs.

When we arrived, Chelsea and her puppies were lying on blankets on the kitchen floor. Chelsea looked spent and very sick. She and each of the puppies were hooked up to IV’s connected to bags of antibiotics. They were being cared for by Kathie’s friend and treated by her father, who providentially, was a veterinarian. Kathie stayed at the house all day and slept beside Chelsea each night, repeatedly telling her, “You can make it. You can make it.”

Chelsea did make it and so did all the pups. In the process, I witnessed my wife’s anxiety, tenderness and compassion for them and I saw how animals and people are connected to each other. There is a tie we share with animals and all people. Ever since, I’ve felt myself becoming more humane.

Writer

PALM DESERT REALTY

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Allen Nohre lives in Carefree with his wife, Kathie. Nohre 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 office is staffed with qualified professionals at all times.

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

(480) 488-3099

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

Visit our website at www.palmdesertrealty.com

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Greens ‘R’ Great Program Takes Root Beginning this fall, the 3,000 families, seniors and individuals served by the Foothills Food Bank and Resources Center will be able to reap the benefits of having fresh, organically grown and hand-picked produce.

Through the Greens ‘R’ Great program, the customer community of the food bank can learn how to grow and prepare their own food.

The idea for the program germinated at a gathering of local garden enthusiasts who championed an overarching goal of community nourishment and selfreliance through sweat equity and shared responsibility.

Assisting with moving Greens ‘R’ Great forward are individuals and businesses that have stepped forward with generous donations of labor and materials: Cave Creek Building Supply, Elrod Fence Company, Fortezza Custom Homes, Home Depot, Lowes, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s Realty, Town of Cave Creek, Walmart and the Greens ‘R’ Great steering committee.

Greens‘R’Great will be a two-branched program. The first branch, a garden adjacent to the food bank premises, will be a place for the customer community to gather and help maintain the crops. The second branch will provide container plants that may be taken home and cared for. Both branches inherently will be educational and focus on teaching gardening and nutrition basics through hands-on experience.

Request for monetary donations are ongoing and gratefully accepted.

For more information, call 480.488.1145 or visit www.foothillsfoodbank.com.

Western Territory Opens The Rhyneer family announced the opening last month of Western Territory Company at el Pedregal, a store of western fashion finery for both men and women. Its mission is to promote the western lifestyle and tradition by bringing shoppers the highest quality American made fashions and accessories available. The store offers western fashions from wedding party attire to everyday wear and Old West period clothing to cutting edge modern western designs. Accessories include custom hats, boots, belts, purses, jewelry, wild rags, luggage, art and some home décor.

Western Territory Company is in Suite D-2 at el Pedregal (Scottsdale Road and Carefree Highway). Stop in for a visit and take home some western tradition. The store is open on a limited basis this summer with a grand opening to be held in the fall. For more information, call 760.774.2746 or visit www.westernterritorycompany.com.

Desert Foothills Theater presents a number of youth classes beginning this month to help teach students how to move on stage, create physical characters, tell a story through movement and action, develop acting, dance and vocal skills, improve selfexpression and expand emotional range and learn to understand and perform some of Shakespeare’s most iconic plays and characters and more. The classes are available for students of all ages from pre-kindergarten to grade 12.

Acting Up! classes (grades K-three) will be held at Black Mountain Elementary School (September 11 – December 11; 3:35-4:35pm) and Horseshoe Trails Elementary School (September 5 – December 12; 3:35-4:35pm) and will be presented through Education and Community Services. Register at 480.575.2440.

FCF Holland Community Center will also hold Acting Up! classes Tuesdays September 16 – December

9; 3:45-4:45pm). In addition, Taking the Stage (grades three-six), is held Mondays (September 15 – December 8.) Acting with Amy (grades six-12) will be held Mondays (September 15 – December 8; 4:30 - 6:30pm).

Shakespeare with Amy (grades six-12) is held Tuesdays (September 16 – December 9; 4:30-6:30pm). Acting for Film on Stage (grades six-12) is held Fridays (September 19 – December 12; 4-4:30pm). Mini-Musical Theater

(grades pre-K-second) is held Saturdays (September 13 – December 13; 9-10am). Register at www.dftheater. org/#!fall-classes/c1pix.

Episcopal Church of the Nativity (Williams and Miller Roads, just south of Pinnacle Peak) will hold Acting Up! Classes Thursdays (September 11 – December 11; 5-5:50pm). Register at www.dftheater. org/#!fall-classes/c1pix.

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Fall Acting Classes Presented By DFT

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Blake Shelton Ak-Chin Pavilion www.livenation.com September 5-20

Equivocation Southwest Shakespeare Company Mesa Arts Center www.mesaartscenter.com; 480.644.6500

The original Broadway cast of Kinky Boots.

Photo by Matthew Murphy

September 5-28

The Angry Housewives Arizona Broadway Theatre www.azbroadway.org September 6

Serving the Community Since 2002

Brazilian Day Arizona Festival Scottsdale Center of the Performing Arts www.braziliandayarizona.com

September 16

Lisa Fischer Musical Instrument Museum

September 6-7 Musical Instrument Museum www.mim.org; 480.478.6000 September 7 – October 12

Charlotte’s Web Tempe Center for the Arts www.childsplayaz.org; 480.921.5700 September 10

Salif Keita Musical Instrument Museum

Old Crow Medicine Show Mesa Arts Center September 14

Sarah Jarosz Musical Instrument Museum

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Kinky Boots ASU Gammage www.asugammage.com

Experience Italy

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Crosby, Stills and Nash Mesa Arts Center www.mesaartscenter.com September 17

Last Comic Standing Mesa Arts Center www.mesaartscenter.com September 17 – October 5

Baby Bear Goes to School Great Arizona Puppet Theatre www.azpuppets.org; 602.262.2050 September 17 – October 12

Memphis Phoenix Theatre www.phoenixtheatre.com

September 16

September 18

One Direction

Gaby Moreno

University of Phoenix Stadium www.ticketmaster.com or www.livenation.com

Musical Instrument Museum September 19

David Bromberg Musical Instrument Museum

September 19

Little Mix Comerica Theatre www.livenation.com September 19-20

Opening Night Symphony Hall www.phoenixsymphony.org; 602.495.1999 September 20

Jason Aldean Ak-Chin Pavilion www.livenation.com September 21

September 27

Blind Boys of Alabama Musical Instrument Museum September 27

The Sound of Speed Symphony Hall www.phoenixsymphony.org; 602.495.1999

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AROUND TOWN

Lo’Jo Musical Instrument Museum

September 30

ASU Science Fiction TV Dinner Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts October 2

Edvin Marton Mesa Arts Center

Marquee Theater www.luckymanonline.com; 480.829.1300 September 23

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Celebrity Theatre www.celebritytheatre. ticketforce.com September 26-28

21st Annual BIG Maricopa County Home & Landscape Show State Fairgrounds www.maricopacounty homeshows.com September 26-28

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September 22

The Airborne Toxic Event

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Sounds of New Orleans – A Tribute to Louis Armstrong Symphony Hall www.phoenixsymphony.org; 602.495.1999 September 27

17th Annual Ballet Under the Stars Steele Indian School Park www.balletaz.org; 602.381.0184

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Get ready for a season of dance, music and live theatre as the 2014-15 performing arts season kicks off this fall. The Valley is home to world-class performance troupes, musicians and venues, offering entertaining options for young and old and everyone in between. Here is a preview of some of the outstanding events and venues to experience this season.

Actors Theatre www.actorstheatrephx.org; 602.888.0368

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www.blacktheatretroupe.org; 602.258.8129

www.desertfoothillstheater.org; 480.488.1981

Sept. 26 – Oct. 12 – Radio Golf Nov. 28 – Dec. 14 – Tommy J & Sally Feb. 6-22 – Conviction April 10-26 – Ain’t She Brave

Sept. 5-14 – Lend Me A Tenor Oct. 3-11 – The Dracula Rock Show Nov. 14-23 – Anything Goes Jan. 9-17 – Hairspray Feb. 13 – March 1 – Dream Girls March 20- 29 – Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Suicide Club May 8-17 – The Wizard of OZ

ASU Gammage

Oct. 24 – Nov. 8 – Revenge of the Space Pandas Dec. 5-20 – 12 Days of Christmas Feb. 6-28 – Fools April 24 – May 16 – Little Women: The Musical July 10 – Aug. 1 – The Three Musketeers Oct. 2-24 – The Tempest Dates TBA - Non-fat Soy Peppermint Mocha Latte…with Sprinkles

www.asugammage.com; 480.965.3434

Center Dance Ensemble

Sept. 16-21 – Kinky Boots Oct. 25 – Dance Theatre of Harlem Dec. 2-7 – Pippin Jan. 13-18 – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Feb. 17-22 – Dirty Dancing March 10-15 – Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderalla March 27-29 – Chicago April 21-26 – Motown: The Musical May 27 – June 7 – The Phantom of the Opera Aug. 26 – Oct. 4 – Wicked

www.centerdance.com; 602.252.8497

Cooper Grodin and Julia Udine, The Phantom of the Opera ~ Photo by Matthew Murphy

Oct. 23-26 – The Bad and the Beautiful featuring Billy the Kid/The Ballet Dec. 6-21 – Frances Smith Cohen’s Snow Queen March 5-8 – Shakespeare at the Herberger featuring Hamlet, The Daughters of Lear, The Sonnets April 25-26 – American Voices

www.desertstages.org; 480.483.1664

www.arizonatheatre.org; 602.256.6995

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Oct. 9-26 – Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike Nov. 13-30 – Wait Until Dark Dec. 31 – Jan. 18 – Murder for Two Feb. 5-22 – Five Presidents March 26 – April 12 – Romeo and Juliet April 30 – May 17 – A Weekend With Pablo Picasso

Arizona Opera

Ballet Arizona

www.azopera.org; 602.266.7464

www.balletaz.org; 602.381.0184

Oct. 10-12 – Cruzar la Cara de la Luna Nov. 14-16 – Rigoletto Feb. 6-8 – Eugene Onegin Feb. 27 – March 1 – The Magic Flute April 10-12 – The Daughter of the Regiment

Oct. 30 – Nov. 2 – Swan Lake Dec. 12-28 – The Nutcracker Feb. 12-15 – Napoli March 26-29 – Today’s Masters April 30 – May 3 – All Balanchine May 30-31 – Spring Performance

Gerry Cullity’s Alice in Wonderland

Desert Stages Theatre

Arizona Theatre Company

Cruzar la Cara de la Luna

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www.brelby.com

Arizona Broadway Theatre THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES Oct. 28 – Nov. 7 – The Complete Works of William Shakespeare – Abridged, Revised Dec. 10-22 – A Charlie Brown Christmas March 24 – April 3 – The Emperor’s New Clothes May 1-15 – Pinocchio MAINSTAGE Oct. 10 – Nov. 9 – The Producers Nov. 28 – Dec. 28 – White Christmas Jan. 9 – Feb. 15 – The King and I Feb. 27 – April 4 - Les Misérables April 17 – May 10 – Sweet Charity May 22 – June 21 – Disney’s The Little Mermaid July 10 – Aug. 9 – Legally Blonde Aug. 28 – Sept. 20 – Lucky Stiff

Black Theatre Troupe

Brelby Theatre

Oct. 24 – Nov. 9 – Seminar Jan. 16 – Feb. 1 – Annapurna March 13-29 – Stage Kiss May 1-17 – The Year of Magical Thinking

www.azbroadwaytheatre.org; 623.776.8400

2014-15 PERFORMING ARTS SEASON PREVIEW

Childsplay www.childsplayaz.org; 480.921.5700 Sept. 7 – Oct. 12 – Charlotte’s Web Oct.19 – Nov. 16 – The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane Nov. 23 – Dec. 28 – Junie B. Jones in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!

Jan.17-25 – A Thousand Cranes Feb. 8 – March 8 – The Boy Who Loved Monsters and The Girl Who Loved Peas March 14-29 – Girls Who Wear Glasses April 19 – May 24 – The Three Javelinas

ON STAGE SERIES Thru Sept. 21 – Gerry Cullity’s Alice in Wonderland Nov. 14 – Dec. 21 – The Wizard of Oz Feb. 20, 2015 – March 29 – Grease May 22 – June 21 – Willy Wonka NEXT STAGE SERIES Oct. 3 – Nov. 2 – Footloose MAINSTAGE SERIES Jan. 9 – Feb. 8 – 42nd Street April 10 – May 10 – TBA July 10 – Aug. 9 – Hair

The Don Bluth Front Row Theatre www.donbluthfrontrowtheatre.com; 480.314.0841 Thru Sept. 12 – Annie Get Your Gun Oct. 2 – Nov. 8 – Arsenic & Old Lace Nov. 28 – Dec. 29 – It’s A Wonderful Life

www.phoenixsymphony.org; 602.495.1999

Musical Instrument Museum www.mim.org; 480.478.6000

Fountain Hills Theater

Musical Theatre of Anthem

Phoenix Theatre www.phoenixtheatre.com; 602.254.2151 Sept. 17 – Oct. 12 - Memphis Oct. 29 – Nov. 23 – Shear Madness Nov. 19 – Dec. 28 – Mary Poppins Feb. 25 – March 22 – Anything Goes April 29 – May 17 – End of the Rainbow Scorpius Dance Theatre’s Rock

www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org; 602.743.9892 Oct. 9-12 – Into the Woods Oct. 16-19 – Charlotte’s Web Nov. 6-9 – Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark Kids Jan. 8-11 – The Diary of Anne Frank Feb. 19-22 – Disney’s The Sleeping Beauty Kids March 5-8 – Cats April 30-May 17 – The Wizard of Oz May 21-24 – To Be Announced

This unique, architecturally stunning facility is located in the heart of Downtown Mesa. The arts center, home to four theaters, five art galleries and 14 art studios, is owned and operated by the City of Mesa. The Center’s mission is to inspire people through engaging arts experiences that are diverse, accessible and relevant. The 2014-15 season includes headliners such as Bill Cosby, Molly Ringwald, Rachel Barton Pine, Tony Bennett and Vince Gill; world-class dance troupes Alvin Ailey Dance and Jessica Lang Dance; and family-friendly shows such as Intergalactic Nemesis, Mythbusters, National Geographic Live and Sesame Street Live.

Scorpius Dance Theatre www.scorpiusdance.com; 602.254.2151 Oct. 2-11 – A Vampire Tale Feb. 12-15 – An Unusual Love Story...

David & Lisa June 25-28 – Rock

www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org; 480.499.8587

www.mesaartscenter.com; 480.644.6500

Alvin Ailey Dance

Southwest Shakespeare Company www.swshakespeare.org; 480.644.6500 Sept. 5-20 – Equivocation Sept. 10 – April 1 – Beowulf Sept. 17 – April 8 – The Odyssey Oct. 10-25 – King John Nov. 29 – Dec. 20 – A Christmas Carol Jan. 16-31 – King Lear Jan. 17-31 – As You Like It Feb. 27 – March 21 – Uncle Vanya May 7-24 – Cymbeline

Stagebrush Theatre

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Mesa Arts Center

Equivocation Photo by Devon Christopher Adams

With more than 40 new events added to its star-studded 2014–15 season, the Center’s season’s musical events will feature Spanish guitar maestro Angel Romero with The Aeolus Quartet, Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell, Grammy Award-winning singersongwriter Marc Cohn and two concerts under the stars in Scottsdale Civic Center Amphitheater with countrymusic star Jo Dee Messina and bluegrass band Dailey & Vincent. World dance performances include Royal Ballet of Cambodia, Beijing Dance, Les 7 doigts de la main, Nederlands Dans Theater 2. The season will also bring back the venue’s favorite annual festivals and a host of family-friendly events.

www.greasepaint.org; 480.949.7529 Sept. 12-21 – Into The Woods Oct. 24 – Nov. 2 – Seussical The Musical Dec. 12-21 – The Sound of Music Feb. 20 – March 1 – Hairspray May 1-10 – TBA June 5-14 – TBA

Theatre Artists Studio www.thestudiophx.org; 602.765.0120 Sept. 5-21 – Baby with the Bathwater Oct. 17 – Nov. 2 – Speed the Plow Nov. 28 – Dec. 14 – On Golden Pond Jan. 16 – Feb. 1 – Rapture, Blister, Burn Feb. 27 – March 15 – The Heiress April 10-28 – TBA May 22 – June 7 – Painting Churches June 18-28 – New Summer Shorts

Serving the Community Since 2002

MAINSTAGE Aug. 29 – Sept. 14 – Cats Oct. 3 – 19 – Night Watch Jan. 9 -25 – Same Time, Next Year Feb. 13 – March 1 – Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein March 20 – April 5 – Laughter on the 23rd Floor May 8-24 – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee FOUNTAIN HILLS YOUTH THEATER Sept. 19 – 28 – Peter Pan and Wendy Nov. 14 – 23 – The Giver Jan. 30 – Feb. 8 – Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Jr. April 10- 19 – The Fabulous Fable Factory May 29 – June 7 – Disney’s The Aristocats Kids

MIM brings world-class performers to the Valley while celebrating music as a sustaining human gift that enriches world culture by collecting, preserving and exhibiting a wide variety of musical instruments and performance videos from every country in the world. MIM will hold its inaugural music festival October 18-19. MIMFest will feature musical acts from around the globe performing on two stages, street performers, dancers, some of Arizona’s finest food trucks, beers from Four Peaks Brewery, Arizona wines, activities for children and a special VIP area.

From opening night September 19 with Tito Muñoz conducting Carmina Burana, a tribute to Louis Armstrong, Appalachian Spring, Halloween at Hogwarts, the Sound of Speed benefit event, classical favorites, Broadway hits, holiday celebrations to Hollywood magic, masterful Gershwin, Texas Tenors and the Music of Queen and Led Zepplelin, the Phoenix Symphony is gearing up for a year of fresh, new performances offering a little something for everyone.

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The Phoenix Symphony

Clockwise from top left: Patrick Russo, Paul Pedersen, Kim Cooper-Schmidt and Jacqui Notorio

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Valley Youth Theatre www.vyt.com; 602.253.8188, Extension 2 Oct. 10-26 – Narnia: The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe Dec. 5-23 – A Winnie The Pooh Christmas Tail Feb. 6-22 – The Emperor’s New Clothes April 3-19 - TBA June 12-28 – TBA

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AUGUST WINNERS ARE...

• Tickets to dinner and a show to Arizona Broadway Theatre’s production of The Angry Housewives: Ora Kurland of Cave Creek • Tickets to see the Arizona Diamondbacks play the San Diego Padres: Linda Carr of Scottsdale • Tickets to see the Arizona Diamondbacks play the St. Louis Cardinals: Patricia Boyd of Cave Creek

Congratulations to you all!

WE LOVE OUR READERS SEPTEMBER CONTEST TICKET GIVEAWAY

Celebrate Fall With These Great Giveaways!

L-R: Rebecca Steiner, Sebastian Harris-Wylde, Connor Klein and David Woods

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Take A Trip To Neverland Fountain Hills Youth Theater invites residents to take an unforgettable trip to Neverland. Join Peter Pan, Wendy, John and Michael in this adaptation of the J. M. Barrie classic tale of The Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up. Enjoy the adventure with the Lost Boys as they battle pirates, crocodiles and, of course, the nefarious Captain Hook. Adaptation and music is by J. A. Ayers-Hackman Peter Pan and Wendy runs September 19-28. Fountain Hills Theater is located at 11445 North Saguaro Boulevard. For more information and tickets, call 480.837.9661, Extension 3, or visit www.fhtaz.org/youth-theater.

VYT Fundraiser Treats Guests To West Side Story

[ ] Two pairs of tickets to Valley Youth Theatre’s production of Narnia, running October 10-18 [ ] A pair of tickets for dinner and a show to Arizona Broadway Theatre’s production of The Producers, running October 10 – November 9 [ ] A pair of tickets to Wyatt Earp-A Life on the Frontier at ASU Kerr Cultural Center, November 13 [ ] A pair of tickets to the Arizona Wine Growers Association’s Festival at the Farm, November 15

Choose Your Fun And Enter To Win! Enter online at http://news.CITYSunTimes.com/contests or complete the short survey form, indicate which event you would like to attend and mail to CITYSunTimes, 10645 North Tatum Boulevard, Suite 200-413, Phoenix AZ 85028. Deadline to receive submissions is September 15.

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Guests at Valley Youth Theatre’s VYTal Affair fundraiser, held August 16 at Herberger Theater Center, were treated to musical numbers from the production of West Side Story. This year’s event was emceed by Lisa SchneiderCipriano, co-host of AZTV’s Morning Scramble, and brought together VYT alumni including Rhetta Mykeal, E.J. Dohring, Jessica Sinodis and Ben Massouras. For more information about Valley Youth Theatre, visit www.vyt. com or call 602.253.8188, Extension 2.

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Golf Tournament To Support Myeloma Network The Arizona Myeloma Network (AzMN) will celebrate more than 10 years of service to myeloma patients and families at its 10th Anniversary AzMN Charity Golf Tournament Saturday, November 8, at McCormick Ranch Golf Club in Scottsdale. Title sponsor is United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters of the United States and Canada.

Founded in 2004, AzMN’s mission is to promote education, awareness and advocacy for the improved treatment and quality of life for multiple myeloma patients, their families and caregivers. Although there is no cure for this serious bone cancer, patient’s lives are being extended through increased awareness of the disease, and continuing research for a cure. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are critical.

AzMN’s newest program, the Pat and Bill Hite Cancer Caregivers’ Support and Education Seminars, have provided cancer caregivers’ seminars over the past two years, to more than 200 people who are caring for loved ones with cancer.

All AzMN programs are free to the participants, so a successful golf tournament is crucial to help the organization to continue to grow and expand our programs.

Golfers, sponsors and/or donors looking for information about the event, or those who wish to contribute a donation, gift or raffle item, may visit www.azmngolf.com for details.

Ryan House, a Phoenix-based nonprofit that provides respite, palliative and end-of-life care to Arizona children with life-threatening conditions, has hired three new people including a director of development, director of special events and marketing and development coordinator.

Cindy Mero, who has been named director of special events and marketing for Ryan House, most recently comes from the Banner Health Foundation where she spent four years handing fund development, events and sponsorships.

Ryan House’s new director of development is Cathy LaSusa. She brings more than 15 years of experience in fundraising and nonprofit development, having worked for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the American Cancer Society in New York,

and for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Erin Mortensen, Ryan House’s new development coordinator, is a recent graduate of Arizona State University who holds a Bachelor of Science in Family and Human Development.

Mortensen’s responsibilities include managing the database, donations, donor records, and spearheading all social media platforms.

“We welcome these three outstanding employees to Ryan House,” says Alyssa Crockett, executive director. “Each brings a variety of important and relevant experience to their new roles that will assuredly assist us in fulfilling our mission.”

For more information, or to learn how to donate or volunteer, visit www.ryanhouse.org.

Pain management physician Dr. Lisa Stearns of Center for Pain and Supportive Care (CPSC), will lecture at a free community health event on the benefits of advanced and complementary therapies, which may have the potential to eliminate or significantly decrease the use of opiates (narcotics), to effectively treat those suffering from debilitating chronic pain and cancer pain.

Dr. Stearns will educate the audience on the effects of integrated complementary and advanced therapies; then experts from a variety of complementary fields will lead experiential demonstrations including laugh therapy, nutritional remedies, chiropractic care, yoga therapy, aqua-therapy, music therapy, hypnosis, acupuncture and functional rehabilitation. Those who attend will learn how to improve their quality of life and pain without the use of high doses of narcotics to get back to the activities they enjoy.

Guests who attend the event will enjoy complimentary lunch provided by My Fit Foods, experiential demonstrations and a large selection of raffle prize giveaways.

The event will be held Saturday, September 6, from 10am-2pm at the Center for Pain and Supportive Care, 4611 East Shea Boulevard, Building 3, Suite 190, in Phoenix. RSVP is encouraged as space is limited. Send an email to info.azcpsc.com for additional information.

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KITCHEN INSIDER This month, step into the kitchen of executive chef Deborah Schneider from SOL Cocina. Her Cactus Pear Ceviche offers a light and flavorful transition into fall.

Cocktail Classes At El Chorro

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El Chorro’s final cocktail class of the summer season will be held September 17 from 6-7:30pm.

Participants will receive personal instruction on expertly crafting cocktails from Beverage Manager Alec van Dobben and will enjoy a bar-side meal. The class will include a brief demonstration on basic bar techniques, an overview

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of the evenings featured liquor and tips on flavor combinations and the opportunity to create a unique signature cocktail. The September event will cover Irish Whiskey and include grilled sausage trio over mashed potatoes, buttered onions and gravy. The cost is $70 plus tax. Payment in advance and RSVP required.

El Chorro is located at 5550 East Lincoln Drive in Paradise Valley.

For information, call 480.948.5170 or visit www.elchorro.com.

Dubbed by Bon Appétit magazine as “the reigning queen of San Diego chefs” and nominated for a coveted 2009 James Beard Foundation Award for her second of five cookbooks, chef Deborah Schneider brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role as executive chef and partner of Mexican restaurants SOL Cocina (Newport Beach and Scottsdale) and solita (Huntington Beach). Schneider draws upon her rich culinary background and more than 25 years of professional cooking experience to bring the wonderful tastes and relaxing beach vibe of the Baja Peninsula.

Schneider’s passion for Baja was stoked by countless surf trips down the Peninsula. There, at small street stands and on pristine beaches, she discovered flavorful, healthy cuisine, rich with fresh seafood and inventive preparations that are at the heart of her restaurants.

In August 2012, Schneider released her fifth cookbook, The Mexican Slow Cooker: Recipes for Mole, Enchiladas, Carnitas, Chile Verde Pork, and More Favorites. Packed with Schneider’s favorite south-of-the-border recipes, the cookbook delivers sophisticated meals and complex flavors, all with the ease and convenience that have made slow cookers enormously popular.

Schneider began her culinary career while traveling through Europe in the early 1980s. While living in Athens, Greece, Schneider spent a year working as a chef on a succession of luxury charter yachts and later worked as a yacht chef in Florida and the Caribbean before switching coasts and settling in San Diego in 1983. San Diego is where Schneider made a culinary name for herself.

SOL Cocina Scottsdale is located at 15323 North Scottsdale Road. For more information, visit www.solcocina.com.

Go online now for chef Schneider’s recipe for Cactus Pear Ceviche. Visit www.news.CITYSunTimes.com.

Get A Birds-Eye View Of Sedona And Beyond Sedona Air Tours offers helicopter and biplane tours from Sedona Airport, helicopter tours from Cliff Castle Casino Hotel in Camp Verde, and plane tours from Sedona to the Grand Canyon. They arrange combo tours like heli-jeep, and can also land at Canyon Creek Ranch in Black Canyon City and Bearizona in Williams.

Guests can enjoy a ride in a jetpowered helicopter soaring eye level with the fantastic formations of the red rocks of Sedona. The company offers several different air tours of the majestic red rocks of Sedona. Tours will also stop in mid-air to view ancient ruins of a bygone civilization perched 800 feet above the canyon floor in a hidden cliff alcove just below the rim of the mountain plateau. Or, experience flight like never before in the Waco open-cockpit biplane. Sit in the front seat of this Waco biplane and slip into the wild blue yonder like Snoopy, the Red Baron and Errol Flynn.

For more information, call 928.204.5939 or visit www.sedonaairtours.com.

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The Black Canyon City Chamber of Commerce’s Seventh Annual Wine, Cheese & Pie Fundraiser, Silent Auction and Casino Night will be held Saturday, October 18, at the Rock Springs Café outdoor garden patio from 5:30-10pm.

The Rock Springs Bar will be open on the patio.

Guests will enjoy music for dancing under the stars, wine, hors d’vours, casino games and lots of auction items to begin holiday shopping. Tickets are $15 (in advance only up to October 17) or $100 for a table of eight. Tickets day of the event are $20.

Admission includes three glasses of wine, cheese, snacks and pie, in addition to the first $500 worth of players chips for casino games.

The Chamber board is also looking for auction items, which can be dropped off at the Chamber Visitor Center during regular hours before October 11. Call Gloria at 602.531.8066 with questions about auction items.

For advanced ticket purchase, visit www.blackcanyonaz.com/events.

Contact Chamber president Lori Martinez at 602.339.0959 with any questions.

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The 38th Annual Rock-A-Rama Gem & Mineral Show will be held at High Desert Park in Black Canyon City. The family-friendly event will host 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, hourly door prizes, food and beverages available. The free event is sponsored by High Desert Helpers, Inc., and will be held October 31 – November 2; 9am-4pm Friday and Saturday, and 9am-2pm Sunday. For more information, call 623.471.0173 or www.highdeserthelpers.org www.facebook.com/highdeserthelpers.

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Take A Trip To The Past:

Nizhoni Ranch Gallery

By Susan Sorg

A trip to Nizhoni Ranch Gallery is more than a drive to Sonoita. It’s a journey into a proud heritage and culture, reaching back centuries through timeless fiber arts.

Experience the finest in Navajo weavings, presented by a man who knows it best and is considered the country’s leading expert in this field: Steve Getzwiller.

With more than 40 years of experience working with the finest of Navajo weavers, he’ll guide visitors through a dazzling display of rugs, blankets and “wearable art.”

The Nizhoni Ranch Gallery collection is direct from the land of the Navajo to Sonoita, painstakingly handmade by artists whose families have followed the traditions of weavers

for generations. Now, their work, their creations made in the shadows of Monument Valley and other regions of the Navajo reservation can become part of another family’s home.

In this hilltop setting overlooking the rolling grasslands of Sonoita, one is not far from longtime cattle ranches going back to Arizona territorial days.

It’s the perfect setting for viewing antique saddle blankets and other vintage weavings. The Nizhoni Ranch Gallery offers the finest and largest

selection of historic Navajo weavings, including saddle blankets, Chief’s blankets, and other weavings dating from the late 1800s to 1940s.

Visits are always welcome, but please call ahead to reserve a time to explore this Native American art as only Steve Getzwiller and the Nizhoni Ranch Gallery can show you. Call 520.455.5020 for times and directions, and check out some of the latest gallery finds at www.navajorug.com.

Master weavers Elsie Bia, Gloria Hardy and Cara Gorman at Canyon de Chelly with their 2014 award-winning Navajo weavings.

Look for more on the Sonoita, Elgin, Green Valley and Tucson areas in the October issue of CITYSunTimes.

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The Verde Valley town of Cottonwood is just a short drive out of the Valley and offers a number of ways to get away from it all this month – and beyond. Located near I-17 on State Highways 89A and 260, the town is 50 miles south of Flagstaff. Nearby outdoor attractions include Prescott National Forest (www.stateparks. com/prescott.html), Riverfront Park (www.cottonwoodaz.gov) and Dead Horse Ranch State Park – host of the annual Verde River Day, September 27 (http://azstateparks.com/parks/ DEHO/index.html). In addition, Cottonwood is within a short driving distance to a number of casinos, including Cliff Castle Casino (www. cliffcastlecasinohotel.com), and is in the heart of the Verde Valley Wine Trail (www.vvwinetrail.com).

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The AZ Rhythm & Ribs Country Music Festival has been selected as one of the tour stops for the Great American Cookout. Attendees can join 25 professional BBQ competitors at what has become a hot spot for professional BBQ teams, making the event an official Arizona State BBQ Championship. This year’s event takes place September 5-6. Live music will be provided by young country artists such as Benton Blount, Logan Brill, Walker McGuire and American Idol Casey James. Enjoy the Beer Garden with Beer Thirty in the Verde and 25 microbrews, as well as The Kids Zone with plenty of fun rides and games for the children to stay entertained.

The festival will be held at Cottonwood Kids Park located on 12th Street next to the Verde Valley fairgrounds. Gates open at 11am and the event runs through 10pm.

For more information, visit www. azrhythmandribs.com.

The Thunder Valley Rally rolls into Historic Old Town Cottonwood September 19-21. The event showcases three stages, multiple vendor areas, beautiful rides, motorcycle parking only in Old Town and the charm of locally owned and operated businesses. Enjoy live music from Whiskey Myers Friday, September 19 and Rival Sons Saturday, September 21. For more information, visit www.thundervalleyrally.com.

The Cottonwood Historic Preservation Commission in conjunction with Walkin on Main will host the Cottonwood Historic Home and Building Tour November 8 from 11am-5pm. The cost of $25 includes complimentary wine tasting; children 12 years and under are free. All proceeds benefit the restoration effort of the Cottonwood Civic Center, which is the starting

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To learn more about the area and other events, visit www.cottonwoodchamberaz.org or www.visitarizona.com.

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Family Daytrip:

Page Springs Fish Hatchery Those looking for a quick end-of-summer getaway may want to head to the cool pines of the Coconino National Forest and the Page Springs Fish Hatchery. Families can enjoy hiking the nature trial bordering Oak Creek and children like visiting the show ponds to see the hatchery’s finest and largest trout. At 82 acres, this is the state’s largest coldwater fish production facility, producing nearly 700,000 trout a year. The property also includes a smaller warm water hatchery, Bubbling Ponds. In recent years, Bubbling Ponds produced sportfish such as bluegill, largemouth bass and walleye, and sensitive species such as razorback suckers and Colorado pikeminnow used by the department in native fish conservation and recovery efforts.

The hatchery includes an interpretive center and a self-guided hatchery tour, finishing in a visit to the show ponds. The hatchery is open 8am-4pm seven days a week (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas).

The hatchery is located on Page Springs Road just south of where it crosses Oak Creek. Page Springs Road is located west of I-17, between State Route 89 and Cornville Road.

A recently completed nature trail, with signs describing riparian habitat and wildlife, meanders through the hatchery grounds and along Oak Creek. The trail is a great place to see wildlife and view birds. There are no camping facilities at the hatchery. However, camping areas are available nearby on Forest Service lands or at Arizona State Parks such as Deadhorse Ranch State Park in Cottonwood.

For information on the hatchery and recreation in the area, visit www.azgfd.gov or www.azstateparks.com.

Page Springs Cellars is a family-owned winery and vineyard tucked into the volcanic landscape overlooking Oak Creek in Cornville. The owner’s desire to share their passion and interest in wine with everyone from the first time sipper to the seasoned enthusiast by providing academic and hands on experiences. This month, visitors can enjoy a private barrel tastings with Eric Glomski of Page Springs Cellars. Small bites paired with delicious vino wraps up the event on the Oak Creek deck. The event takes place September 20-21 with tastings at 11am-12:30pm, 1:30-3pm and 4-5:30pm.

The cost is $35 with member discounts available. For information, call 928.639.3004 or visit www.pagespringscellars.com.

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The Sixth Annual Sedona Winefest will be held September 27-28 from 11am-5pm at the Sedona Airport. This two-day wine festival celebrates the wine growing industry of Arizona and will feature great wines from the Verde Valley, Prescott and the Southern Arizona regions.

Guests are invited to enjoy Sedona cuisine, live music, vendors and an exclusive Premium Wine Area, while enjoying the panoramic views of Sedona’s red rocks.

The Verde Valley is home to a number of wineries – Alcantara Vineyards, Page Springs Cellars, Oak Creek Vineyards and Javelina Leap Vineyards – and tasting rooms – Cellar 433, Arizona Stronghold Vineyards, Pillsbury Wine Company and Burning Tree Cellars. To learn more about the area’s vineyards and wineries visit www.vvwinetrail.com.

For information about the event, visit www.sedonawinefest.com or call 928.284.8657.

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PARTING SHOT A Few Of Your Favorite Things This month’s winning shot was taken by Ronald Thuleen of New River, who says “We enjoyed watching these guys and two other siblings grew up in our backyard.”

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.

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Barbara Kaplan

Inner confidence, the kind of confidence we are all searching for, does not come from anything outside of us. Approval from others, validation from our work, acquiring possessions and achieving goals only feel good temporarily. I call this Outer Confidence – short term confidence… feels great, but without Inner Confidence, the feeling is fleeting and then we find ourselves searching for that next fix to make us feel good about ourselves.

You can’t pick up a paper or see an ad on TV or the Internet without hearing the buzzword “crossover.” In the simplest of phrasing it “drives like a car with the cargo space of an SUV.” Gone are the days when one has to give up the luxury of a sedan for the practicality of an SUV. With this vehicle, you can “have it all.”

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