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hen older North Valley neighbors are in need, it is comforting to know that there is an organization, and a team of dedicated volunteers, ready and able to be of service. Originally established by Father Steven Dart and Gail Simmons, who worked together to develop a Northeast Valley Faith in Action program to help older adults remain living independently in their own homes, and now known as Foothills Caring Corps (FCC), the organization is in its 15th year. It remains dedicated to promoting independence and enhancing the quality of life for older residents throughout the community. They do this through a force of volunteers and staff who deliver services and support that provide access to basic needs such as food, medical care and activities that promote physical, mental and emotional health. During the 2013-14 year, that volunteer force logged 42,874 hours, and served 740
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“neighbors” – but there is always a need for more volunteers, and during the busy holiday season, that need is magnified. “During the holidays our main focus is getting people to and from their medical appointments, grocery shopping, holiday shopping, getting them to some local activities i.e., concerts; holiday events – including the Carefree Holiday Lights Parade – serving them with hot noon meals through our Mobile Meals program and helping them to plan for their celebrations regardless of big or small for the holidays,” explains Debbra Determan, executive director, Foothills Caring Corps. “FCC has in the past several years planned a holiday gift program where through the generosity of contributors we bring wrapped gifts to some of our neighbors who will be celebrating the holidays alone. Volunteers make a trip out to our neighbor’s homes to give them a gift that will let them know they are loved and appreciated.” See Lend A Hand, page 24
This holiday season, the Eighth Annual Carefree Christmas Festival will host a special Community Preview Night Thursday, December 3, from 6-7:30pm, 100 Easy Street in Downtown Carefree. A festive winter celebration, the event offers a sneak preview of the Carefree Christmas Festival for residents, neighbors, friends and local school children. Attendees will have the opportunity to see the Carefree Desert Gardens brightly illuminated and decorated for the upcoming festival. Free and open to the public, the evening will be emceed by Kevin Glenn and includes an address from the Mayor of Carefree, a special appearance by Santa Claus, Foothills Animal Rescue dogs, and free hot chocolate for kids. Event entertainment will feature the Horseshoe Trails Elementary School Choir, Sonoran Trails Middle School Choir, Black Mountain Elementary School Choir, Phoenix Ballet Youth Theatre and local musical soloists. For complete coverage of the Carefree Christmas Festival, go to page 21.
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Wishing You And Yours... As another year comes to a close, I want to take a moment to wish you all a very happy holiday season and a joyous and prosperous New Year – one full of satisfying new adventures and brilliant memories. Thank you for travelling this road together with us, and until next year, all my best!
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MAYOR LANE WRITES... It’s Events Season In Scottsdale! By Mayor W.J. “Jim” Lane
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Please check out some of the exciting events coming to Scottsdale.
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Holiday Lights Brighten McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park MAYOR Take a train ride through festive holiday City of Scottsdale lights and displays turning the McCormick480.312.3111 Stillman Railroad Park into a winter wonderland. www.scottsdaleaz.gov Opening night festivities begin at 6:30pm, Friday, December 11, and include a tree-lighting, entertainment and a visit from a special guest – you know who. The train ride is $4 and the carousel ride is $2 with children younger than three riding free with a paying adult. Holiday Lights runs 6:30-9pm nightly from Friday, December 11 – January 2, excluding December 24, 25 and 31. The park is at 7301 East Indian Bend Road. Call 480.312.2312 or visit www.therailroadpark.com. Scottsdale Bobcats Bowling Bonanza Spectators are invited to watch the Scottsdale Bobcats Bowling Bonanza at 10am Saturday, December 12, at Brunswick Via Linda Lanes, 9027 East Via Linda. The program caps off Adaptive Services’ Special Olympics bowling season and is an invitational tournament that includes other Special Olympics teams from around the Valley. To learn more, visit www.scottsdaleaz.gov and search “adaptive recreation” or call 480.312.2234. Seniors: Light Up The Holidays Seniors are invited to take a Holiday Lights Trolley Tour Tuesday, December 15. The trip will depart at 5:30pm from the Via Linda Senior Center, 10440 East Via Linda. There will also be a stop for hot chocolate. The tour is free, and refreshments will be available for purchase. You won’t want to miss out on this special trip. Register by calling the Via Linda Senior Center at 480.312.5810. Cultural Trolley Tours Free Cultural Trolley Tours of Downtown Scottsdale take place the second Saturday of every month. The tours begin at 10:30am at the Old Adobe Mission near the northeast corner of Brown Avenue and Second Street. From there, attendees tour the Old Mission and then board a trolley for a two-hour guided tour of the arts district, Civic Center campus, Hotel Valley Ho and the Waterfront. To reserve a spot on the December tour, call 480.634.6850. Singing Cowboy Returns To Downtown Singing Cowboy Gary Sprague and his trusty steed Dusty have returned to Downtown Scottsdale to serenade shoppers with Western classics and local folklore. From 1-4pm each Saturday, Gary rides throughout the Old Town area, concluding his performance at the Rusty Spur Saloon, 7245 East Main Street. Learn more at www.downtownscottsdale.com.
Gallery Presents Three Visions of the Landscape The Marshall Gallery of Fine Art will host a group landscape show featuring regional artists Janell James, Douglas Diehl and Kirk Tatom. The artists will be in attendance to present their new works on Thursday, December 10, 7-9pm, during Scottsdale’s special, Holiday ArtWalk (www.scottsdalegalleries.com). The works to be shown reveal how we perceive the world around us, through the artists’ eyes, delving into the perceptions exposed in our emotions, our culture and reactions to the images themselves. Each artist will present a distinctive slant on landscape painting. Three Visions of Janell James; Another Title, 36 x 48, oil the Landscape will run through January 20. Located at 7106 East Main Street in Scottsdale, The Marshall Gallery of Fine Art features a diverse collection of fine art with more than 70 world-class artists, ideal for the new and seasoned art collector alike. For more information, visit www.themarshallgallery. Kirk Tatom; Path of the Sun, 25 x 49 com or call 480.970.3111.
Food Truck Caravan Take a break from holiday activities and join Food Truck Caravan every Saturday night for street food, live music and community fun. Find up to 15 of the Valley’s finest gourmet food trucks serving delicious foods from around the world in one parking lot. The Caravan has over 35 trucks, which rotate each week. Spend a minimum of $8 off of any truck and get an Ate on 5th card, which offers discounts to more than 25 area merchants. Lounge in a Caravan tent on pillows and area rugs or sit at one of the communal picnic tables with heaters for comfort and listen to live music under the stars. Shop the Caravan Collection for apparel and gift items and check out Caravan Couture line for canine gifts. Street Food Saturdays take place from 6:30-9:30 every weekend at 5th Avenue and Goldwater. For additional information, visit www.foodtruckcaravan.com.
The Grand Canyon Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will hold its annual Holiday Goodies Auction luncheon Saturday, December 5, at Chaparral Suites, 5001 North Scottsdale Road. Doors open at 10:30am. The speaker will be Gillian Morse, Arizona State DAR regent. Guests are welcome. For reservations, contact regent Kathy Shields at 602.820.5427 or via e-mail at dargrandcanyon@gmail.com.
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Enterprise Bank & Trust has expanded to include a new North Scottsdale location, which opened November 9, and strengthens its commitment to the community and clients in the Northeast Valley. The new branch, located at 8698 East Raintree Drive, Suite 104, will blend business banking and private banking under one roof. The Scottsdale location will provide customers a comprehensive array of financial services including business and relationship bankers, personal bankers, residential and commercial mortgage services as well as a 24 hour drive-up ATM. “Enterprise Bank was founded on building and fostering local relationships and we are proud to expand that commitment to the Scottsdale community with the opening of our new branch,” says Jack Barry, Enterprise Bank & Trust president and CEO-Arizona Region. “We are dedicated to serving the business community, Valley residents, family-owned businesses and their entrepreneurial endeavors and this new location will enable us extend our services and further enrich those relationships.” For more information, visit www.enterprisebank.com.
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Making Holiday Travel Easier For Military Families Villa La Paws Pet Resort & Spa, a stress-free dog daycare, boarding and grooming facility, is bringing back its annual “Operation Home for the Holidays” program, and expanding through January 10, 2016. The program, which will be offered at its three Valley locations, was created to honor those who serve in the military and make the holidays easier on their families by providing free dog daycare and boarding to accommodate holiday travel. Operation Home for the Holidays was first introduced in December 2009, and has continued to grow each year. Now through January 10, active or retired service personnel and their immediate families can take advantage of free Villa La Paws dog daycare and overnight dog care while they travel to visit loved ones for the holidays. Each dog may stay up to five nights during the program dates. Overnight and day care beyond the five days, as well as grooming services will also receive a 10 percent discount. Space is limited, and reservations are required. “We created the program to help the many Arizonians coping with the stress of a spouse, parent, child or sibling serving our country in the armed forces,” says Elizabeth Ryan, marketing manager at Villa La Paws Pet Resort and Spa. “Making accommodations for their pets will be one less thing they have to worry about when planning holiday travel to visit their loved ones.” All pets must be spayed/neutered, fully vaccinated and must pass a temperament evaluation. Villa La Paws has locations in Scottsdale, North Phoenix and Glendale. Cats are welcome at the Glendale location. For information, visit http://bit.ly/VLPHolidays.
Upcoming Scottsdale Chamber Events The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a number of events throughout the month for its members and guests. A PM Connect event will be held December 3 from 5-7pm at Vidogi Salon & Boutique, 4222 North Marshall Way. The next AM Connect (held on the third Thursday of each month) will be at Airpark Dodge Chrysler Jeep, 7801 East Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard, December 17 from 7:30-9am. Both events are free to members and $20 for guests. Join Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch, 7700 East McCormick Parkway, for the Chamber’s monthly Meet Your Neighbors event, designed for Chamber members and non-members to network over lunch. Pre-registration is $10; day of event registration is $15 cash at the door. The event will be held December 18 from 11:30am-1pm. For additional events or information, call 480.355.2700 or visit www. scottsdalechamber.com.
One moment of joy at a time It can be so easy to take little things for granted, but one organization is encouraging Valley residents to focus on their moments of joy to help raise awareness for the needs of others. Simple moments of joy are exactly what Singleton Moms is helping single parents battling cancer experience more of – with the support of the community. Singleton Moms, an Arizonabased nonprofit created in 2006, is dedicated to meeting the needs of today and providing hope for tomorrow for single parents battling cancer in the Phoenix-metro area. The nonprofit accomplishes this through a variety of programs focusing on emotional, financial and household support. Today, Singleton Moms provides four primary programs:
• Singleton Kitchen – provides pre-prepared meals for the family • Care Team Cleans – Singleton Moms Care Coordinators and Care Team volunteers provide in-home cleaning each month • Bare Necessities – a program that provides household necessities for families. In addition, throughout December Singleton Moms is encouraging people to post a photo of something that makes them happy with the hashtag #MomentofJoy to help raise awareness of the Singleton Promise – a recurring donation (as small as $5 per month) that can help these families in need. They are also inviting Valley residents to further spread the word via a #MomentofJoy party, ranging from an in-home wine tasting with an Arizona winemaker, facials with a local skincare expert, painting parties and more – all directly supporting Singleton Moms. Learn more about the organization and the Singleton Promise program at www. singletonmoms.org/promise.
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• Singleton Pockets – provides financial assistance to parents during cancer treatment
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Beautiful venues set the tone for moving music this holiday season, as Virginia G. Piper Music Director Tito Muùoz leads The Phoenix Symphony, The Phoenix Symphony Chorus and soloists in Handel’s Messiah. This powerful choral piece will be performed in five Valley locations. Performances will be at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (December 9, 7:30pm), a premier concert hall known for its modern art collections, and Ikeda Theatre at Mesa Arts Center (December 11, 7:30pm), whose beautiful design is inspired by a canyon. The Phoenix Symphony will also perform at three churches. The first is Camelback Bible Church (December 10, 7:30pm), known for its amazing acoustics. Camelback Seventh-day Adventist Church (December 12, 7:30pm), nestled at the foot of Camelback Mountain and Pinnacle Presbyterian Church (December 13, 3pm), a large and beautiful church located in the desert of North Scottsdale are two additional venues. Thomas Bookhout leads The Phoenix Symphony Chorus, joined by soloists Danielle Talamantes, soprano; Carin Gilfry, mezzo soprano; Norman Shankle, tenor; and Corey McKern, baritone. Tickets start at $29 and are available at www.phoenixsymphony.org.
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The wedding of Max Lantin and Lillie Solomon in 1904 was the first recorded Jewish wedding in the Arizona Territory.
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Flights & Bites Lawrence Dunham Vineyards, in collaboration with Food Truck Catering, offers “Flight & Bites” every Thursday evening from 5:30-8pm at the Wine Gallery. Each week, a revolving food truck chef prepares four different food pairings with a wine flight (four wine tastes or one glass of wine). The chefs and menus will change from week to week. It’s the perfect place to start or end a Thursday night festivities in Downtown Scottsdale. Lawrence Dunham Vineyards Wine Gallery is located at 6951 East First Street in Scottsdale. For more information, call 480.664.4822 or visit www.ldvwinery.com.
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Phoenix resident and local historian Dr. Larry Bell will give a lecture on “Jewish Pioneers in the Valley” Friday, December 11, at 7:30pm at Beth Ami Temple, 3535 East Lincoln Drive in Paradise Valley. Defying stereotypes, early Jewish pioneers in Arizona were not just storeowners and bankers, but cowboys, lawmen, ranchers and entertainers. Additionally, Jewish pioneers did not just settle in Tucson and Phoenix – they landed in the smaller towns of Yuma, Prescott, Bisbee and Tombstone. “The presentation will cover the early history of Jews in Phoenix and some of the early pioneers who established our local Jewish community,” says Dr. Bell, whose speaking engagement will take place during an abbreviated Friday night service. The event is free and open to the public. Born and raised in Phoenix, Dr. Bell has served as the executive director of the Arizona Jewish Historical Society for the last nine years. He has been involved in restoring Phoenix’s first synagogue as the Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center, a museum and cultural center open to people of all faiths. The center now hosts a variety of programs including regular exhibitions on Jewish history, a monthly documentary film series, book discussion group, genealogy society and community archive. Dr. Bell is passionate about promoting good interfaith relations in the Valley as serves and vice president of the Arizona Interfaith Movement. The presentation is free, but an RSVP is requested. Call 602.956.0805 or email bethamitemple@hotmail.com. For more information on Beth Ami Temple, visit www.bethamitemple.org. For more information on the Arizona Jewish Historical Society, visit www.azjhs.org.
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Every child – regardless of their neighborhood or their parents’ income – should have access to a quality education that puts them on the path to success. Our work to improve education outcomes is so important because we have a stake in the future of every Phoenix child. Building a sustainable, innovationbased economy, requires us to get our MAYOR City of Phoenix kids reading and performing in math and science at or above grade level. It also 602.262.7111 www.phoenix.gov means raising the high school graduation rate and increase college attainment. An important component of preparing students for the 21st century economy is providing them with hands-on experiences that enhance their classroom learning. That includes extracurricular activities such as field trips, music programs and after-school sports. These experiences encourage curiosity in our youth, help them develop character and self-esteem, and expose them to culture. Through the state’s school tax-credit, our community can donate to schools throughout Phoenix to support those activities. Unfortunately, these important activities often get cut from already-strapped budgets. Underfunded schools have to rely on the state school tax-credit to offer those activities and as a result, too many kids are missing out on important learning experiences. For example, in 2013, Union Elementary School District received a per-child contribution of merely $2.59 compared to other local schools that received contributions of more than $100 per student. That’s unacceptable. Mayor Stanton Writes, Continued on page 13
Festival of Tales Promotes Love Of Reading Paradise Valley Community College’s (PVCC) Festival of Tales, December 5, brings books to life through the art of storytelling and provides free books to children who participate in the activities. PVCC’s Art of Storytelling classes, Education Program, the Division of Fine & Performing Arts, and the Commercial Music Program present this free event for children in the community. Storytelling sessions are at 10am and 1pm and PVCC’s Partners in Art Club will provide demonstrations of pottery making and clay sculpting. In addition, various PVCC clubs and community groups and classes will also provide simulations, projects and experiences highlighting various cultural and literacy components. The festival also features live musical performances of children’s music by Heidi Swedberg and the Sukey Jump Band (www.sukeyjumpmusic.com), PVCC student music ensembles, local elementary schools and community groups. Festival of Tales engages community college students in the teaching and learning process through storytelling. Since its inception, the festival has grown from just 250 participants to more than 900, with more than 100 volunteers at each event. In the past seven years, more than 35,000 new books have been given away to children, many of whom come from low-income families. Advanced online registration is suggested. Day of event registration will be available on the north side of the Kranitz Student Center (KSC).Paradise Valley Community College Center for the Performing Arts is located at 34th Street and Union Hills in North Phoenix. For additional information or reservations, call 602.787.7738 or visit www.paradisevalley.edu/cpa.
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North Valley Symphony Orchestra (NVSO) presents “Pop for the Holidays,” Saturday, December 5. The orchestra will be performing arrangements of Miracle on 34th Street, The Polar Express, You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch, Christmastime is Here and many more. There will be an appearance by Santa Claus with photo opportunities in the lobby, a friendly Christmas carol sing-along and audience participation in the sleigh-bell and whip-crack sound effects during the iconic favorite, Sleigh Ride. This concert is sponsored by First Allied Securities, Inc., providing ongoing, personalized wealth management planning for families. NVSO Youth Orchestra will open the concert with Winter Palace, made famous by Trans-Siberian Orchestra. NVSO Symphonettes will also present
selections from their season’s repertoire during intermission. NVSO’s “Pop for the Holidays” concert is a perfect way to inspire children and young adults to appreciate orchestral music while starting a family tradition to regularly support the arts in your community. Tickets are $5, and can be purchased on-line at www.northvalleysymphony.org. The concert begins at 7pm at North Canyon High School Performing Arts Center, 1700 East Union Hills Drive. NVSO Youth Orchestra and NVSO Symphonettes (NVSO’s training orchestra) will also perform in a free holiday concert on Saturday, December 12. That concert will begin at 4pm at Desert Shadows Middle School, 5858 East Sweetwater Avenue in Scottsdale.
To help bring awareness to the need at schools such as those in Union Elementary, Phoenix launched a marketing campaign last year called “Kids Are Missing Out” to spread the word about the dollar-for-dollar credit. And through a partnership with the Maricopa County Education Services Agency, we created a portal for schools to accept donations online. It’s now easier than ever to support our schools and make a difference – and the good news is, we already have. Since 2012, we’ve helped increase tax donations to Union Elementary 444 percent and other targeted schools had an average increase of 24 percent. More than 180,000 students have already benefited from the increase in funding. And it’s not just parents who are donating. Our entire community is coming together to support our schools because we each have a responsibility to future generations. It’s going to take all of us to narrow
the funding gap, and I hope you will help. Any individual may contribute up to $200 to a school – and a couple can contribute up to $400 – and that money comes back to you dollar-fordollar when you complete your taxes. In past years, the tax credit deadline was the end of the calendar year, but the state legislature extended the deadline for the current tax year to April 15, 2016, making it even easier for residents to donate to local students. Those dollars will help schools implement science, technology, engineering, arts and math – or STEAM – activities that will prepare our students to enter careers in those fields. Together, we can provide children with a wellrounded education, so that they can compete and thrive in our modern, global economy. Find out more and see the schools that need your help most at www.kidsaremissingout.com.
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Celebrate The Season At The Pointe Local families are invited to gather and celebrate the holiday season with Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort during the resort’s annual Holiday Tree Lighting Event and “Breakfast With Santa” series. The third annual Holiday Tree Lighting will take place on Friday, December 4, from 5:30-7pm at Rico’s American Grill. The public is invited to gather for a festive celebration as the resort’s mountaintop holiday tree is illuminated, and will become visible across the city. Guests will be treated to performances by the award-winning Sunnyslope High School Choir, complimentary hot cocoa and cookies, a visit from Mrs. Claus and a variety of activities and crafts for all ages. The event is free and open to the public. On Saturday, December 19, old St. Nick will land his sleigh to kick-off the resort’s annual “Breakfast With Santa” event series. Mr. and Mrs. Claus will play host to memorable morning breakfasts at the resort’s Rico’s American Grill featuring a tasty buffet, seasonal photos with Santa and holiday story time, whimsical cookie decorating and gingerbread activity books led by Mrs. Claus. The “Breakfast With Santa” series will be offered December 19, 20, 23 and 24 with three seatings each day at 8am, 10am and 12pm. Pricing is $31.95 for adults and $19.95 for children ages 10 and under, inclusive of a complimentary photo with Santa. The Holiday Tree Lighting and “Breakfast With Santa” events are open to the public. Reservations for “Breakfast With Santa” are required and can be made by calling 602.997.5850. Rico’s American Grill at Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort is located at 7677 North 16th Street in Phoenix. For more information, visit www.pointehiltonsquawpeak.com.
Karsten’s newest store joins 32 Shea Restaurant, Walgreens and A Second Look consignment store on the northwest corner of 32nd Street and Shea Boulevard. Karsten’s Paradise Hills Ace Hardware will be the fourth location in the chain. Established in 2002, Karsten’s has been serving its communities in the far North and Southwest Valley for more than 13 years. “We are extremely excited about coming to Paradise Hills Shopping Center and serving the communities around the 32nd Street corridor!” says Dave Karsten, president. “At Karsten’s, it’s all about community and family. In fact, we have strong family roots right here in your neighborhood – two Karsten brothers are proud Shadow Mountain Matadors, Class of 1978 and Class of 1982 – and a niece in the Class of 2016!” The store is being built for residents. The Karsten’s have some pretty good ideas of what residents would like to see in a great neighborhood hardware store, but say they don’t have it all figured out. “We need to hear from you. We need to learn more about your home’s construction and about your lifestyle needs. We want to earn your business and we promise to be your trusted source of products and services for your home delivered by an amazing customer experience team.” At Karsten’s, a home extends to pets as well. At two current stores (and soon to be at Paradise Hills) Karsten’s Horse & Pet Supply is a feature, with animal feeds, treats, supplies, accessories and toys. And furry friends are welcome in the stores too. For information: www.karstensace.com/paradise_hills.
Area residents can enjoy Christmas lights galore, a snowy Christmas village filled with hundreds of homes, businesses and thousands of people and animals. Explore a large collection of Nativity scenes (ranging from life-size to half inch tall) and stop by and pet a donkey, goat or cow. There will also be live music and caroling. All of the festivities are free and open to the public. The 20th annual holiday lights display and petting zoo takes place at 4345 East Carol Ann Lane in Phoenix, December 11-20, from 6-9pm nightly. Questions may be addressed to christmason carolann@cox.net.
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USAA Celebrates North Valley Office Expansion With operations in Phoenix for 14 years, USAA continues to expand its presence in the market, and celebrated its most recent office expansion last month. The new building adds nearly 377,000 square feet of new office space, classrooms, conference rooms and parking to the USAA Photo courtesy of USAA Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton addresses employees and Phoenix campus. USAA now has community members at a November 17 event celebrating almost one million square feet of the completion of USAA’s office expansion. developed space in Phoenix. The Phoenix campus features natural lighting, expanded work areas, a Child Development Center, a company store, fitness center, recharge and relax rooms, TV rooms and multiple food options including a cafeteria and Starbucks. The USAA Phoenix Regional Office is located at One Norterra Drive in North Phoenix. For additional information, visit www.usaa.com.
The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), Phoenix Chapter will hold its annual Red Affair event Wednesday, December 9, from 11am-1pm. Guests will enjoy a spectacular holiday luncheon and networking, as well as the opportunity to win prizes in a raffle and participate in a silent auction to benefit the Women’s Enterprise Foundation. Attendees are encouraged to wear festive red holiday attire. The cost for the luncheon is $38 for members and $48 for guests. The luncheon will be held at The Embassy Suites, 4415 East Paradise Village Parkway in Phoenix. For additional information or to register, visit www. nawbophx.org.
The North Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (NPCC) will hold its next monthly Business Resource & Networking Luncheons Tuesday, December 8, and Tuesday, January 26, at Moon Valley Country Club, from 11:30am-1:30pm. Moon Valley Country Club is located at 151 West Moon Valley Drive in Phoenix. The Chamber will hold its December Business Mix & Mingle Thursday, December 17. The location is to be determined. Established in 1963, NPCC members range from individual business men and women who want to become involved within his or her business community; small business owners and entrepreneurs with fewer than 10 employees, all the way to companies with over a hundred employees. To register for either event or to see a complete listing of the Chamber’s events, visit www.northphoenix chamber.com/events. For additional information, call 602.482.3344.
FatCat Ballroom will be the fun setting for a “Fit & Fabulous Fashion Show” and holiday shopping event on Saturday, December 5. The doors will open for shopping at 11:30am. The fashion show will be from 12:301:30pm, and then more shopping can be enjoyed after the show until 2pm. There will be women’s sportswear and casual wear by Ombre Rene Designs. There will also be several other vendors selling jewelry and fashion accessories, purses, cosmetics, fragrances and more. Food will be available for purchase by Bruce Brown Catering. Tickets to the fashion show and holiday shopping event are $10 for adults; $5 for ages seven to 17; free for children six and under. Tickets will be available at the door. All of the proceeds will go to benefit The Liver Foundation. FatCat Ballroom is located at 3131 East Thunderbird Road, Suite 33, Phoenix. For more information, call Clara Dixon at 480.231.1363 or visit www.fatcatballroomdance.com.
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Holiday Favorites At FHT This Month
Town To Glow With Holiday Spirit
The Fountain Hills Theater (FHT) will present two holiday programs this month. First up, the Youth Theater presents Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells, which runs December 4-20. Junie B. Jones, first-grader, is super-excited about the upcoming Holiday Sing-Along and Secret Santa gift exchange at her school. Too bad tattletale May keeps ruining all of Junie B.’s fun. So when Junie B. draws May’s name for Secret Santa, she comes up with the perfect plan to teach her nemesis a lesson. But will the Christmas spirit of peace and goodwill interfere before she can give you-know-who what she deserves? A hilarious and endearing tale based on the best-selling book series by Barbara Park. On FHT’s Mainstage is a new musical adaption of the holiday classic. A Christmas Carol, the Musical, is presented December 4-20. Based on the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol tells the tale of curmudgeonly miser Ebenezer Scrooge, who is visited by the ghosts of Christmases Past, Present and Future hoping to change his destiny and save his soul. Fountain Hills Theater is located at 11445 North Saguaro Boulevard. For more information, call 480.837.9661 or visit www.fhtaz.org.
Each year, the Town of Fountain Hills spends weeks putting thousands of lights up on the Avenue of the Fountains for the holiday season. On the first Saturday of December all of this preparatory effort culminates in a much loved event called “Stroll in The Glow.” After dark, a brief ceremony ends with the master switch being thrown, bathing the Avenue in a multicolored glow of holiday cheer. The Avenue of the Fountains is closed and shops stay open late and serve holiday treats and beverages, musicians play holiday music on the sidewalks and Santa arrives by fire truck. The 2015 Stroll in the Glow will be held December 5. The event is free to the public and runs from 5-7pm (Santa arrives at 6pm). For more information, visit www. fountainhillschamber.com.
Save The Date: Sculpture & Wine Festival
“Baby”; Gary Johnson
Austin Casson sculpture
Thunderbird Artists is gearing up for its celebration of sculptors from across the globe. The Sculpture and Wine Festival in Fountain Hills takes place January 15-17 at 16810 East Avenue of the Fountains, from 10am-5pm daily. Patrons will be awestruck by the beauty of strolling through the stunning juried sculptures comprised of bronze, stone, copper, clay, wood, metal, glass, gourd, steel, found objects and mixed media. Patrons will savor the delightful and relaxing ambiance of sipping fine wines and listening to musicians while admiring the stunning array of small, medium, life-sized to even monumental greatness of sculptures. Join in this event filled with that very special and festive
Jeff Owen sculpture
Thunderbird Artists is eager to unite and partner with ICAN (International Cancer Advocacy Network). ICAN (www.askican.org) will host the wine tasting and admission sales with the assistance of their dedicated volunteers from CVS Pharmacies. The wine tasting is $10, which provides a souvenir wine glass and six tasting tickets. Tastings are two-ounce pours and require one, two or three tickets depending on the wine characteristics and quality. Additional wine tickets are $1. Thunderbird Artists is donating 25 percent of all wine sales and 25 percent of admission ticket sales to ICAN – a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt Arizona nonprofit charity. Festival admission is $3. For more information, call 480.837.5637or visit www.thunderbirdartists.com.
Musical Theatre of Anthem Presents Annie Jr.
Enjoy Coffee & Jams In Anthem Java & Jammin’ is a free acoustic performances that take place on the Terrace of the Anthem Civic Building from 8:30-11:30am. Free coffee and treats will be served. Upcoming events include December 12 and January 9. Anthem Civic Building is located at 3701 West Anthem Way. For more information, www.onlineatanthem.com/event/java-jammin.
Anthem Farmers Market ake advantage of the cooler weather and find fresh, local products at the Anthem Farmers Market, just in time for the holidays. The markets are held Sundays from 9am-1pm. The free event includes vendors of organic and seasonal crops, plants, seeds, compost and worm castings. Additionally, there will be ranchers with grass fed beef, pork, lamb and goat, fresh local eggs, cheeses and butters. Producers of jams, jellies, pickles, tamales and sauces along with freshly baked artisan breads, pastries and more will be available for purchase. Credit card purchases using Visa, Mastercard or Quest Card will be accepted. The Farmers Market takes place in the ACC Community Park, 40410 North Gavilan Peak Parkway. For more information, visit www.onlineatanthem.com.
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Musical Theatre of Anthem’s (MTA) next production is Annie Jr. – a musical based on the Broadway play, which was also a winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Annie Jr. features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written, including “Tomorrow.” With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. Determined to find her parents after being abandoned years ago on the doorstep of the New York City Orphanage run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of NYC, foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations, befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and eventually finds a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy. The cast, comprised of award winners and nominees ages six to 14, presents the show December 3-13 in Anthem. The award-winning production staff includes director and choreographer Sherry Henderson, vocal director Jackie Hammond, assistant choreographer Lyndsie Clymer, stage manager Sarah Brayer and assistant stage manager Jessica Kishbaugh. Musical Theatre of Anthem is located at 42323 North Vision Way. Tickets may be purchased online at www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org. For information, call 602.743.9892.
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Dear Patrons, Words cannot express our appreciation for your continued support of the CITYSunTimes! Your patronage and loyalty has allowed CST to continue with a 13-year tradition of providing our readers with substantive community news. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you, our readers, and our advertisers – who have believed in us to help drive business to your business – for your strong and ongoing commitment. We are proud to be an integral part of the community, and with your valued support we will continue to provide you with this outstanding publication. On behalf of all of us at CITYSunTimes, please accept our wishes for a healthy and happy holiday season. A Happy Chanukah – a Merry Christmas – a celebration of whatever speaks to you. At this time, and all times, we wish you and yours happiness, good health and prosperity in 2016. Warm regards, Lorrie Pomeroy, Publisher
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MUSINGS OF A DISTRACTIBLE MIND BY HOPE H. OZER Court: “It wasn’t easy.” Oops. Was that about me? Sorry.
“When is Glammie going to write an article about ME?” Sayeth loving granddaughter Oakley. “She always writes about you,” sayeth loving daughter Courtney. Oak: “Nope. She writes about other stuff and maybe she mentions me. But, it’s not ABOUT me.” Court: “I’m going to ask Glammie to send us every article that includes you.” Oak: “I said, they include me. But, I just get mentioned. It’s about you. Or her. Or other stuff. Not me.” She’s eight. Life is all about her! And, if it’s not – it should be. I phoned Princess Oakley. Me: “Oak, Glammie needs some talking points for the article.” Oak: “Just talk about my social life.” Me: “Can you give me some other ideas also?” Oak: “My social life is enough. I have a lot of things in my social life. My friends. My school. All the things I do. I do a lot of stuff.” Me: “I just want you to understand, baby doll, that I’ll be taking creative license. I might exaggerate a little or maybe stretch the truth to make it more humorous or interesting. So, I don’t want you to be upset if I use my creativity.” Oak: “I know that, Glammie! I’m a writer, too! I write creatively. All. The. Time!” So many stories – so little room! I could write a book.
turned the pages after I had read each one aloud. I was my characteristic animated self. When I finished, she shook her head, frowned and fluttered her eyes in pity. Oak: “Glammie, that wasn’t very good. Needs work. Let me show you how to do it.” Then she read me the entire book again. With enthusiasm. Could have sworn I was animated enough. Guess not. “And don’t embarrass me.” Well, if she didn’t want me to embarrass her, she shouldn’t have chosen a book that had a rap song in it. My plan was to rap the rap and have the kids dance with me. Oak: “Do not do that! That’s so embarrassing.” So, I didn’t dance. I did, however, rap the rap and had the kids clap to the beat. The kids loved it. Oak was mortified. She texted her mother afterwards, “Glammie is never allowed to read to my class EVER again.” Oak (to Court): “I don’t understand how you grew up with Glammie as your mom. She’s so embarrassing. How did you survive your childhood?”
Anecdote #1 One of my most favorite things to do when visiting Oak in NYC is to read a book to her class. She had signed me up to be the “Reader of the Week” on a recent visit. We rehearsed my recitation via FaceTime prior to my arrival. Oak held the book towards the screen and
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Anecdote #2 When she was four, she hollered across the living room, “Howdy, ol’ lady!” Me: “Who you callin’ an ol’ lady?” Oak: “You, Glammie!” Me: “Why?” Oak: “When you wake up in the morning you walk like this,” channeling Artie Johnson in Laugh In. O.K. So I’m a teeny bit stiff in the mornings before I stretch. This is the same ol’ lady who can do squats while her granddaughter stands on her thighs. By. The. Way. Me: “You can call me that as long as you call me “hot old lady.” Oak: “O.K. Ol’ hot lady.” Close enough. Anecdote #3 One night when she was seven, as we shnoogled in bed, Oak: “Can we do pillow talk, Glammie?” Me: “Sure. What would you like to talk about?” Oak: “What is HIV?” Holding my breath, Me: “Well, it’s a virus. What do you want to know about it?” Oak: “Let’s talk about something else.” Whew! Thank you, God! Got away easy on that one. Oak: “Let’s talk about the Titanic.” Where does she get this from? I explained briefly about the sinking, not wanting to instill a fear of sailing. She asked why they couldn’t see the iceberg. I explained. Oak: “Where were the passengers?” I described the caste system. “Why was it like that?” I ask myself the same question. “How many people died?” I answered, and added, Me: “Your great grandfather, escaping from Russia, traveled to America on a different ship a few years before that.” Oak: “Did he drown?” Me: “If he had, there would be no Glammie. No Mommy. No Oakley. So, no.” Oak: “Good. Good night, Glammie.” So it’s not exclusively about her. It’s about me and her. Lots more to say about her. Her family. Her friends. Their families. That is, after all, what life is all about. Friends, family – and HER! Perhaps next time. Hope H. Ozer is founder and Publisher Emeritus of CITYSunTimes.
Eighth Annual Carefree Christmas Festival A Winter Wonderland Celebration Lincoln Pavilion. Choreographed productions will be performed by the Adage Dance Company, AZ Dance Group and the Radio City-worthy, Desert Cactus Kickers. On Sunday, attendees are invited to dress their pets in their holiday best and participate in the pet parade and pictures with Santa. Hosted by Foothills Animal Rescue, pet adoptions will be available on site. This dazzling annual event has grown into a Northeast Valley holiday tradition. Additional highlights include a lighted holiday village with daytime and late night shopping, and vendors with homemade confections and delicious seasonal fare. Carefree resident Laura Shutt has been attending the Carefree Christmas Festival since it began in 2006, “I have watched the festival grow year after year,” she says. “It is truly a community event where local businesses get involved to help celebrate the holiday season. I always make sure I am here for it, there really is nothing better than 70 degree weather and snow.” Carefree’s four-acre desert botanical gardens provide a stunning backdrop for the event. The winding paths showcase thousands of exotic plants and cacti that are illuminated for the festivities. For more information, call 480.488.2051 or visit www.carefreechristmasfestival.com. For a complete list of events, see our special
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This holiday season, residents are once again invited to escape to a Southwest winter wonderland at the annual Carefree Christmas Festival. Now in its eighth year, this entirely free event offers merriment and entertainment, December 11-13, in the scenic Town of Carefree. All activities are centrally located in the Carefree Desert Gardens, 100 Easy Street, and run from 10am-9pm on Friday and Saturday, and 10am–5pm on Sunday. Spectators line the streets for the festival’s signature Electric Light Parade and its brilliantly decorated floats. Other spotlight events include a dazzling evening fireworks display. Families will appreciate the expansive Kid’s Zone that provides entertainment for all ages, including 35 tons of real snow, a snow slide, Santa’s Grotto, train rides, night time carriage rides and other amusements. This year’s event features live music performances by the Salvation Army Brass Band, Kelso Brothers holiday jazz group, Dickens Carolers, as well as community church choirs. Other performances include theater acts from the Desert Foothills Theatre including a traditional live nativity scene where families are invited to have their photos taken with the cast of “The Holy Night,” including Joseph, Mary, Baby Jesus and Pepper the Donkey. Throughout the weekend, local dance troupes will take center stage at the Sanderson
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MAYOR PETERSON WRITES... The Winds Are Changing
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By Mayor Les Peterson
Carefree has long enjoyed the reputation of spacious homes situated on beautiful lots with expansive views of the surrounding mountains. None of us ever want to change those characteristics since they are integral to the character and desires of the majority of MAYOR Carefree’s residents. Town of Carefree In the past few years, long-term residents 480.488.3686 have been coming forward in increasing numbers www.carefree.org expressing that they strongly want to remain living in Carefree, but their lifestyle no longer permits them to maintain their spacious homes and properties as it once did. Residents have expressed to members of the Town Council their desires for alternative living situations that are closer to the emerging Downtown Carefree area that would offer high quality construction, more manageable square footage – preferably all on one level and smaller lots. Almarte by KeyStone Builders near the downtown area and the Reserve at Tranquil Trail by Toll Brothers along the Cave Creek Road corridor are fulfilling these needs and are enjoying considerable success. Other such developments are under consideration as well and are working their way through the planning and zoning process. The winds of change are blowing in Carefree to better meet the desires of our existing residents. We continue to offer spacious homes on beautiful lots for those residents desiring that type of living while increasing the selection of high quality smaller homes located closer to the downtown area. Both are welcomed and needed options for our residents desiring to maintain the unique, tranquil, slower paced Carefree lifestyle.
A dedication ceremony was held October 18 at the Carefree Desert Gardens for the future opening of the Carefree Kiwanis Splash Park. Kiwanis presented the check to the Town of Carefree Council Members. West Hunsaker, incoming Kiwanis president and current president Bill Schwan presented the $135,000 check to the mayor, Les Peterson and the Carefree Town Council. Special thanks were given to Rain Deck for design and installation on the Splash Pad and Scorpion and Mark Wdowiak at Desert Foothills Landscape for their generosity in donating landscape and hardscape. Pictured: West Hunsaker, Bill Schwan, Les Peterson, John Crane, Bob Gearhart, Melissa Price, Glenn Miller and Gene Orrico.
Garden Seminar: Roses In The Desert
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Splash Park Ceremony Held
Hybrid Tea Rose “Gold Medal”
Roses have always been a part of nature’s landscape design. Fossil evidence shows that roses have been around for at least 30 million years. Some type of rose has been discovered growing wild in almost every habitable place in the Northern Hemisphere. The Southwest desert is no exception, with about 65 percent of all roses grown in the United States grown in Arizona. You can grow beautiful roses in the desert. This is the best time of year to buy and plant them. All of the local nurseries and garden centers will have a large assortment of roses around the middle of December through the middle of February. Roses range from tiny miniatures to towering climbers with all sizes and shapes in between. You are limited in your selection only by space. Don’t miss this opportunity to plant the “queen of flowers” in the garden now and reap
immediate pleasure. The first Carefree Desert Gardens Seminar of the winter season will take place Saturday, January 9. Residents are invited to become inspired and learn everything about selecting, planting and growing roses. Presenter LeRoy Brady, as a volunteer, designed, and is past chairman of the board of directors of the Mesa Community College Rose Garden, one of 12 American Rose Society testing sites in the U.S. He evaluates the test roses at the garden. He is an American Rose Horticulture and Arrangement Judge and Master Consulting Rosarian. The program, which usually includes a plant raffle, runs 9:30am-12pm in the Town Council Chambers located in the U.S. Post Office Building, 100 Easy Street, Carefree. A $5 (or more) donation is appreciated to support these programs. Come early as seating is limited. For information call 480.488.3686.
Grandma’s Christmas Mittens By Allen Nohre
under the Christmas tree in the living room, each wrapped in Christmas paper with our name on a tag. Sometime during the middle of the afternoon, she would hand them to us. We knew she would have had each of us in mind as she chose the wool yarn months earlier and spent hours knitting them in her big brown, leather chair in the living room. No two pair of mittens were alike and were always a little bigger than last year’s version to fit our growing hands. I felt special because Grandma’s gift to me was so personal. When I was in high school, wearing homemade mittens wasn’t stylish, but I often proudly wore mine because they were made especially for me. Grandma radiated kindness and love, and her warmth
was knitted into those wool mittens that kept our hands from freezing during cold Minnesota winters. The memory of those happy Christmas Day afternoons still warms my heart. Allen Nohre lives in Carefree with his wife, Kathie. He is a writer at Terros and can be reached at anohre@cox.net.
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Every year on Christmas Day, Mom, Dad and we four kids would pile into our ‘37, black, two-door Chevy and drive seven miles through snowcovered Minnesota countryside to Grandma Nohre’s farm. Eagerly anticipating this annual celebration with our many cousins, the four of us, wearing bulky winter coats, would scrunch together in the small back seat after arguing whose turn it was to sit next to a window. Grandma had 19 grandchildren and each of us would know what gift we’d receive that afternoon: a pair of multi-colored hand-knitted wool mittens. After we took off our jackets and overshoes, Grandma, in her usual white dress and her grey hair neatly tucked into a bun, would say “Merry Christmas” in her soft voice and slight Norwegian accent. Our gifts would be arranged
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Lend A Hand During The Holidays – And Beyond A number of Foothills Caring Corps (FCC) volunteer opportunities in December surround the annual Carefree Christmas Parade to be held December 12. FCC will have a hot chocolate stand, and residents are needed to help serve. In addition, the FCC van will take part in the parade and help is needed to decorate the van in the early afternoon, as well as walking next to the vehicle during the Parade. “We could use 25 people. We would have our offices open so the walkers can join us afterwards for hot chocolate,” says Determan. FCC will hold a volunteer orientation Thursday, December 10, from 9-11am. They would like volunteers willing to work on the Mobile Meals program, to work as a driver for medical transportations, to help with grocery shopping and to drive a van and be available to help with several needed services during the holiday season – as well as year-round. Beyond drivers, volunteer visitors are crucial throughout the year to visit isolated and lonely individuals who do not have a network of friends and family. Also needed are volunteers willing to give respite to primary caregivers who need a break from their caregiving duties and folks willing to help with office work – to answer phones, input data and work on special projects. For more than a decade, FCC has truly cared for its Carefree, Cave Creek and North Scottsdale neighbors, and with the community’s help, that caring spirit will continue for years to come. Call 480.488.1105 or visit www.foothillscaringcorps.com to get involved. |CST
Carefree Receives Top Recognition Carefree was awarded the “Best Master Plan Project/ Study” award, the top recognition at the American Planning Association 2015 Awards Conference this year. The Town thanks Michael Baker Group International for working to develop the Carefree Village Center Master Plan.
L-R: Stacey Bridge-Denzak, Town of Carefree Planning and Zoning Director; Carefree Mayor Les Peterson; and The Michael Baker Group team – Matt Klyszeiko, Kevin Kugler and Evan Fischer.
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Carefree Church is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to making a difference in the world and community. They have been serving the families of the Desert Foothills area since September 1993. On Monday, December 14, Carefree Church will host the Eighth Annual Charity Golf Tournament and Auction to raise funds for its “Kidslife” program. The funds raised will be used to complete classrooms, including those for special needs classes. “Kidslife isn’t a babysitting service or a place to drop kids off once a week,” say the organizers. “It’s a life-changing program with global reach. We truly love children from birth to maturity. It’s the goal of Kidslife to make an impact on generations of families.” In today’s world it can be hard to find positive heroes and role models. The Kidslife program partners with parents to mold little lives into responsible young adults with positive moral character, commitment and loyalty. Each child is taught in an age-appropriate environment. From nursery to sixth grade, each child is cared for in an individual way. Each week presents creative, fun and interactive programs just for kids, with exciting music, games and creative Bible stories. To learn more about Carefree Church and the Kidslife program, or to participate in the golf tournament, call 480.488.5565 or visit www. carefreechurch.com.
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Keystone Brings Passion For Building To Carefree
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Nestled just off of Cave Creek and Hum Roads in Carefree is Almarte, a Keystone Homes community consisting of 24 homes, about half of which have sold since opening in February of this year. Keystone Homes is a family-owned, local builder, who has been building in the Valley for 30 plus years, which speaks volumes as to the solidity of the company, and their values, according to Almarte sales associate Marina Bevier. “They are not motivated by corporations or stocks or Wall Street; they are motivated by the passion of building homes, and the passion of making buyers happy,” says Bevier. And what makes buyers happy is quality and choice. “We pride ourselves on building a very high quality home,” says Bevier. “The builder, Rich Eneim, is a local,
so he knows how to build a home for Arizona. We don’t cut corners or squeeze a nickel. What we do is build a quality home, and we’re very, very energy efficient. Our HERS Scores are in the 50-60 range, which, the typical builder that is building is around the 70 range.” When it comes to choice, Almarte will make buyers feel like “a kid in a candy store,” says Bevier. The builder offers an incredible amount of high-quality standard features, as well as the opportunity to work with an interior designer to go beyond standard and customize the home to suit each buyer’s personal taste. But one of the most unique features about the community is its location in Carefree. “I think that the biggest amenity here, besides the natural desert and all of the hiking and outdoor activities, the downtown Gaslamp district is right here,” says Jeff King, vice president and general manager for Keystone Homes. “You could walk there and be sitting down for a glass of wine or dinner in five minutes.” Other area communities include Cave Creek’s Rancho Madera, and Keystone is looking to expand further in Carefree. “We have 10 more acres of land in Carefree and we are in the process of getting
that approved through the Town of Carefree,” says King. “We are hoping to break ground in March of next year. It’s called Eastwood and it’s going to be 39 single-family detached homes, all single level, near Pima and Cave Creek Road. We are developing all new plans and products. We like to develop all new floor plans and elevations for every community that we do.” “We’re not a custom builder,” says Bevier, “but we are one of the only builders around that are very flexible and will do custom changes. A lot of the buyers – this is not their first home. They want what they want, and we are willing to do that.” For additional information, visit www.keystone homesaz.com. |CST
Photos: The “Hummingbird” model.
he Sonoran Arts League’s The Gallery at el Pedregal will hold a Holiday Artisan Market December 11-13 from 10am-5pm. Guest will find unique original art and handmade gifts, just in time for holiday giving. Admission to the event is free. Now in its 40th year, the League’s lastest addition, The Gallery at el Pedregal, at The Boulders, allows some 40 fine artists to exhibit their work in an ever-changing display. The Gallery is located on the southwest corner of Scottsdale Road and Carefree Highway. For additional information, call 480.575.6658 or visit www.theleaguegallery.com. For additional information on the Sonoran Arts League, visit www.sonoranartsleague.org.
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SHORT SALE. Beautiful, well maintained single level home on nice half acre lot in gated Casas del Cielo. 4 bedroom, 3 bath. Master with separate tub and shower, dual sinks, private door opening to the patio/pool area. Bedrooms 2 and 3 share a bath. Bedroom 4, with its own bath, is perfect for guests or for use as an office. Pool, spa and great views of Black Mountain in the backyard. The front courtyard area offers a putting green. Close proximity to some of the best schools in the state. Incredible opportunity! MLS#5294474 $440,000
2.5 Acres include main house and large 2BD guest house. Located off Highland Road in Cave Creek. Ideal for extended family living. Beautiful mountain views. Well, electric gate, ample storage room for toys, etc. Room for pool and horses. MLS#5194984 REDUCED $410,000
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RIO VERDE AREA Buildable 2.5 acre parcel, with nice homes to the south and east. May be split, with horse privileges, and no HOA. Panoramic views of Tonto National Forest. MLS#5361110 $87,500
TOWN OF CAVE CREEK Untouched 2.5 Acre Parcel at 52nd Street and El Sendero Drive. Horses O.K. No HOA. Paved access, utilities to neighboring property. MLS#5177055 REDUCED $193,000
CAMP CREEK CABIN Charming cabin beside flowing Camp Creek with Fall change of colors and Summer green shade. Living room, gallery kitchen, dining area, ¾ bath and loft bedroom. Occupancy 180 days by Forest Service Permit. MLS #5213597 $87,500
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1.36 ACRE LOT – CAREFREE ROLLING HILLS A rare opportunity to own and build on this exceptional lot which includes a tennis court, and can be an excellent site, or not. Ample room to build your dream home, affording exquisite views to surrounding mountains and peaceful surroundings. Easy build in deed restricted community. MLS#5247328 REDUCED $269,000
CAREFREE HIGHLANDS VIEW LOT 5.34 Acres. Lot #25. Limited Edition Property. SW Corner of Paint Pony and Stirrup MLS#5211259 $350,000
5 ACRE VIEW LOT – CAVE CREEK AREA One of the best estate sized view lots in the Cave Creek area. Spectacular views in all directions-city lights, mountain vistas. The Spur Cross preservation area is just over the hill. Building site is ready with paved roads all the way to the property and paved driveway to the building pad, power to property line and 19 gal./ min. private well. This is a hilltop lot with the building pad and retaining wall grandfathered in prior to hillside development restrictions. If you are seeking privacy, abundant wildlife, and beautiful sunsets in an incredible natural desert setting, look no more. MLS# 5350079 $485,000
CAREFREE ROLLING HILLS PROPERTY 9214 E Sunrise Circle, Lot #29. A generous 1.27 acres of exquisite views to surrounding mountains. On a private cul-de-sac, easy to build property. All utilities available. An excellent investment in Carefree. MLS#5154302 REDUCED $169,000
EXCLUSIVE TONTO HILLS LOTS Lot 224Q Old Mine Road. 1.24 Acre lot with views to Fountain Hills, Pinnacle Peak, Red Mountain, Four Peaks. MLS#5211256 $140,000
NEW LISTING: Lot 81, Tonto Hills. High up on Blue Wash Road this 1.54 acre lot has water, electricity and phone at the street. Easy access to building site and spectacular views. MLS#5361109 $150,000 Lot 149, Deer Trail Road. Fabulous, high, 1.81 acre view lot with water, electric, and phone. Striking homes on all sides, boulder strewn arroyo adds instant landscape character. MLS#5317571 $159,000
CAREFREE COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE 20 EASY STREET: Excellent retail exposure. 567 sq.ft. Move in ready. Individual heating and cooling. Private bath. Modified gross lease available. CAREFREE COPPER DOMED BUILDING: 7401 Easy Street. Newly decorated. Turnkey ready. Private baths. Individual heating and cooling. Luxury offices. Excellent location. 2 available suites, 552 and 810 sq.ft. Modified gross leases available. CAREFREE PLAZA: 7275 Easy Street, Suite A-104, 1240 sq.ft. Newly decorated. Private bath. Individual heating and cooling. Excellent exposure. Modified gross lease available. COMING SOON: Corner of Elbow Bend & Nonchalant. 7405 Nonchalant, 2500 sq.ft. New building. 7 Luxury Office Suites, 234-410 sq.ft. Can be combined. Turnkey ready. Tile and carpeting throughout. Private baths. Individual heating and cooling. Modified gross lease available. CAREFREE GALLERIA: 3755 Hum Road. 2 suites available. Ground floor, 710 and 1128 sq.ft. Excellent exposure for retail. Private baths. Individual heating and cooling. Modified gross lease avail. 2d Floor Offices, elevator access, are also avail. Private baths. Individual heating and cooling. Excellent views. CAREFREE CORNERS: 7509 Cave Creek Road. Corner of Elbow Bend & Cave Creek Road. 3 suites avail. 2875, 3165, and 3165 sq.ft. Multi-use building with roll up rear doors for assemblage, work area, 13 ft to graduating 18 ft ceiling. Front for showplace displays and office. Modified gross lease avail. Excellent exposure.
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Extraordinary building sites with views in all directions. Plenty of room for homes, horses, and workshops. Off the grid. NE of Carefree, near Seven Springs at 4,200’ elevation; Red Rover Copper #5, 20 acres MLS# 5258526 $200,000 West 1/2 Red Rover Copper #3, 10 acres. MLS# 5266340 $150,000
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(480) 488-3099 30 Easy Street • PO Box 921 • Carefree, AZ 85377 • (480) 488-5483 fax
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New Boutique Pampers Carefree Pooches Bella Cane Boutique, an upscale boutique that sells a variety of products and accessories for dogs, celebrated its grand opening in Carefree on October 1. The store was inspired by the love the family shares for its two Yorkshire terriers, Olive Oil and Cherry Bear. With the family’s recent relocation to Arizona from Washington State, it was very important to them to research and find the perfect location. They immediately fell in love with the quaint, scenic town of Carefree and knew it was ideal to open the family business.
“We are very passionate about our business and consider Bella Cane Boutique a second home,” says manager Alexcess Richards. “As previous business owners and entrepreneurs my parents Misty Dibella Haley and Patrick Haley thrived on the idea of creating an atmosphere where our family could work together as a team. We knew we had found our niche with our love for dogs and wanted to give the people of the community a place to spoil their furry companions.” The boutique offers a wide variety of items such as dog beds, collars, leashes, purse carriers and doggy related home décor. It also loves supporting local talented artists and designers and features many one-of-a-kind specialty finds. “As a child I grew up in my mother Misty’s business, during that time it became a goal of mine to someday work side by side together with her,” Richards continues. “Now, flashing forward, I am overjoyed at the opportunity to manage Bella Cane Boutique.” Bella Cane Boutique is located at 201 Easy Street, Suite 101, in Carefree. For more information, call 480.575.3212 or visit www.bellacaneboutique.com.
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A new holiday shopping event will take place in North Scottsdale offering patrons a chance to purchase original pieces of art for $300 or less, with 20 percent of sales benefitting a local nonprofit. The Foothills Community Foundation’s (FCF) inaugural Arizona Sage Art Market takes place from 9am-5pm on Saturday, December 5, at the FCF Holland Community Center, 34250 North 60th Street, Building B, in Scottsdale. The event features more than 35 juried, nationally-recognized artists who will display and sell vibrant wooden bowls, whimsical ceramics, paintings in oil, acrylic, and watercolor, dazzling jewelry, beautiful gourd art, photography, fiber art, batik, mixed media and more. “Rather than fight the crowds at the mall, come find a unique gift and enjoy our festive holiday ambiance,” says Chris Winger, FCF president and CEO. “In addition to a diverse selection of art, the event will feature live Native American flute music, and our onsite restaurant, My Sweet Blessings Bakery and Bistro, will be open serving delicious pastries, sandwiches, salads, and coffee.” The Arizona Sage Art Market is the brainchild of painter Nicolette Maguire Bonnstetter, fiber artist Diane Crawford, quilter and photographer Betsy Anderson and painter Mary White. “The Foothills Community Foundation has been very supportive of local artists through its permanent Holland Gallery of Fine Art exhibits and art shows throughout the year. We hope our new Sage Art Market not only provides a chance to find original gifts within a moderate budget, but that the community will come together to support FCF, which does so much good for our community,” says Bonnstetter. Admission to the Arizona Sage Art Market is free. For more information, visit www.azfcf.org or call 480.488.1090.
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Enjoy A Taste Of Korea In Artful Setting There’s a new gourmet food truck in town, and it’s already been referred to as “a find.” Korean BBQ in tacos, smothered fries, as a rice bowl, even in breakfast burritos…these are a few of the items guests will find at Hibachibot Food Truck. Owners, Eddie and Virginia Schenck, have perfected their marinade, using only fresh ingredients, like ginger and garlic. The beef and chicken are sliced thin so that every meal is grilled to order yet only takes three to five minutes. That’s not too bad when in a hurry for lunch. The Gogi Tacos are the most popular item on the menu. Guests can order one for $3.25 or three for $9 (tax included). In addition to fresh marinade and grill to order, Virginia goes the extra mile and makes the kimchi fresh. “I didn’t think the kimchi and the kimchi fried rice would be such a huge hit” she claims, “but to me, they are a comfort food, so I had to include them on the menu.” Hibachibot is parked at their art gallery and sculpture garden, Big Red Robot. The one-acre property offers a view of works of art placed within a peaceful landscape of flowing ponds and water features. They are conveniently located just south of the corner of Tom Darlington and Cave Creek Road, (next to and behind the Carefree Shell Station). The hours are 7:30-10:30am for breakfast, and 11am-3pm for lunch Tuesdays thru Saturday. On Friday night, Hibachibot will also open for dinner from 5:30-8:30pm. Since, on occasion, their route could change, like them on Facebook, www.facebook/hibachibot.com or visit their website www.hibachibot. com to find their weekly schedule posted. Hibachibot also caters, serves at events, and takes text in/pick up orders. For more information, call 602.214.6989.
Holiday Concert To Be Held The Speakeasy On Easy Street and the Town of Carefree present a holiday evening with the Sonoran Serenade Big Band December 19. Residents and visitors are invited to enjoy this free concert, to be held from 6-7:30pm at 100 Easy Street in the Carefree Desert Gardens at the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion. More information can be found at www.speakeasyoneasystreet. com and www.visitcarefree.com.
Breakfast And Hot Rods At Venues Venues Café dedicates Saturdays to car guys – and gals – with its Cruz-In Car Club Show. Guests can check out the cars and enjoy a relaxing weekend breakfast. Try Venues Hot Rod Platter, which includes two eggs, two sausage links, two pieces of bacon, toast, fruit skewer and crispy hash browns; or try a one of the Brunch classics: Corned beef hash, Eggs Benedict or Bacon and Chocolate Chip Pancakes. The fun begins at 8am. For reservations or information, call 480.595.9909, send an email to venuescafe@gmail.com or visit www.venuescafe.com.
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The entire family will enjoy illuminated holiday activities, including an electric light parade, fireworks display, live music and dance performances, real snow, a pet parade, gift market, holiday food court and much more, all in an outdoor desert setting! When: December 11-13 Where: Carefree Desert Gardens 100 Easy Street, Carefree Cost: Free
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Information: 480.488.2051; www.carefreechristmasfestival.com
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Friday, December 11; 10am-9pm
Saturday, December 12; 10am-9pm
Sunday, December 13; 10am-5pm
10am-9pm: Gift Market and Holiday Food Court
10am-9pm: Gift Market and Holiday Food Court
9am-12pm: Pet Parade – presented by Foothills Animal Rescue (FAR)
10am-12pm: Kevin Glenn Chorus
10am-9pm: Kid’s Zone with real snow
10am-12pm: Pet photos with Santa
12-2pm: Salvation Army Brass Band 2:30-3:30pm: Dickens Carolers, Christmas Around the World
10-11am: Adage Dance Company, “Jingle Bells Jingle Bells Dancing all the Way”
10am-5pm: Gift Market and Holiday Food Court
3:30-5:30pm: Rock the Holidays – performers from local school district
11:30am-1pm: Desert Foothills Theater, Medley of Theater Performances
4-9pm: Kid’s Zone with real snow
1:15-2pm: Storytime with Mrs. Claus
12:30-2pm: Desert Cactus Kickers and AZ Dance Group
5:45-6:45pm: Kelso Brothers – holiday jazz music
2-3:30pm: Kevin Glenn Singers present “Sing, Sleigh Bells Ring”
2:15-3:15pm: “Elf on the Shelf” Arizona Dance Artistry
6-9pm: Lighted Carriage Rides around Carefree
3:30-4:30pm: Desert Hills Presbyterian Church presents Nativity Story & Community Sing-Along
3:30-5pm: “Nutcracker Excerpts” Phoenix Youth Ballet Theatre
7-8pm: Community choirs from local churches
11am-3pm: Kiddie train rides
5-9pm: Holiday Party with DJ Robin Sherman 6pm: Electric Light Parade and Fireworks Extravaganza, sponsored by APS
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Events are current as of time of publication. Check for updates at www.carefreechristmasfestival.com.
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Allstate Insurance, Rebecca Niessink
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American Federal Rare Coin & Bullion
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Arizona Territorial Antiques, LLC
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Azul Verde Design Group Inc
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Bags and Rags
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Bella Cane Boutique
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Bill Mulliniks – State Farm Insurance Agent
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Butte Easy Street
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Buttercup Interiors
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Carefree Cave Creek Chamber
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Cave Creek Unified School District
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Carefree Clarity
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Carefree Shell
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Cibo e Vino
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Dental Studio 101
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Desert Foothills Theater
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Desert Foothills YMCA
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Easy Street Gallery
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Eco Blue Pool
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English Rose Tearoom
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Foothills Community Foundation
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Harmsen and Associates
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Hibachibot
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Heritage at Carefree, The
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Karsten’s Ace Hardware
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Keystone Homes
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L Skincare
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Le Sans Souci French Restaurant
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Mane Effects by Shirley
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Manship Builders
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Native American Gallery
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Network Wellness Center
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Palm Desert Realty
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Paradise Valley Community College
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Peace Properties
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Revital AZ Medspa
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Sesame Inn
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Stagecoach Tailoring & Alterations
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Stefan Mann
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Town of Carefree
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Tyrol Insurance
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Un Jour En France
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UPS Store, The
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UPS Store, The
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Wild Holly Gallery
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MAYOR FRANCIA WRITES...
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Exiting November’s successful Wild West Days, we rolled into Thanksgiving. Lately, the traditional sitting around the table joined by family and friends – and, of course, the turkey – has become an MAYOR Town of Cave Creek afterthought, giving way to the early promotion of 480.488.1400 www.cavecreek.org the Christmas season. No matter where you go, from supermarket to shopping mall, the day of giving thanks is relegated to second tier to the season of Christmas spending. Fortunately in a small town like Cave Creek, there is still room for both holidays. It’s almost as if the Town says, “Slow down. There’s time for everything to be celebrated.” Take the recent Wild West Days. A year’s worth of countless hours of many volunteers went into planning the event. The results showed: a most successful parade of our Western heritage, complete with plenty of horses, Texas Longhorn steers and spectators lining the Historic Core. Next up was Thanksgiving (already past). It’s a day the citizens won’t gloss over. Many gatherings large and small will give thanks for their blessings. Then it’s onto December and Christmas. It’s not possible to avoid the consumerism of the Christmas season, unless you’re on an uninhabited island. But one way to glide peacefully into the meaning of the season is to partake in the annual re-enactment of the Nativity Story. Celebrating its 63rd renewal, the Christmas Pageant this year has added an evening’s performance, making it a three-day event, Dec. 4-6, starting at 7pm in Spur Cross. The all-volunteer cast features local residents as actors, plus animals and choir. The backdrop of Spur Cross closely approximates the native environment of Bethlehem, adding to the authenticity of the re-enactment. The story re-told is well known: the birth of Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Need it be said: we could use a little more peace for the planet.
Chamber Ribbon Cutting Events Tractor Supply
Arizona Animal Hospital
The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce held a number of ribbon cutting events in recent months, including Arizona Animal Hospital (31313 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 160, Scottsdale; 480.686.8083, www.arizonaanimal hospital.com); Un Jour En France (7100 East Cave Creek Road; 480.575.1130, www.unjouren france.com); Sugar Skull Salon (6450 East Cave Creek Road, Suite 105; 602.524.1219); Tractor Supply (34350 North Cave Creek Road; 480.488.9162); and Wandering Donkey (www. wanderingdonkey.com). The Chamber is an independent, non-profit organization that operates to enhance the local business environment and the community in Carefree and Cave Creek. Its priority is helping businesses succeed by providing referral, networking and educational opportunities. For more information, call 480.488.3381 or visit www.carefreecavecreek.org.
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Making The Holidays Bright For North Valley Families
he Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center seeks donors to brighten the holiday season for children, families and seniors in the northern Arizona foothills community. The food bank is working with more than a dozen local organizations and churches to provide gifts, holiday meals and hope for those in crisis in the community. The 13th annual Adopt-a-Family program will be held on Sunday, December 13, at Holland Community Center in North Scottsdale. A second site for Black Canyon City and New River residents will be held on Saturday, December 12, at High Desert Park.
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Individual donors as well as donor groups such as businesses, HOAs, churches and schools, are encouraged to participate in this year’s Adopt-a-Family program. Interested donors determine the size of the family they are willing to adopt then a family wish list is provided as a shopping guide. Monetary donations also are accepted to support the program. All gifts must be wrapped and delivered in December either directly to the family or dropped off at the event site. Checks are payable to Foothills Food Bank. All gifts and donations are tax deductible according to tax laws. For information about the 2015 Adopt-a-Family program or to request a donor sign-up form, email adoptafamily@ foothillsfoodbank.com or pick up a form at the food bank. Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center is located at 6038 East Hidden Valley Drive in Cave Creek.
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December Museum Highlights New Farriers, Metalsmiths and Home Craftsmen Store Competitive Prices!
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• Hoof Knives & Nippers • Files & Rasps • Books
Cave Creek Museum is celebrating the holiday season with several special events this month. First up is the Cowboy Christmas Family Holiday Party, held December 6 from 1:304pm. Gary Sprague, Arizona’s Singing Cowboy, and his trusty horse, Dusty, entertain at this joyous holiday party. Before Gary and Dusty perform at 2:30pm, guests will discover what traditions were part of the holiday season in early Cave Creek. The event also features gold panning and cookie decorating. All ages welcome. Cowboy Christmas is free with the cost of admission, and children ages 12 and under are always admitted to the museum for free. Reservations are requested. On Saturday, December 12, experience a Stamp Mill Operation/Demonstration from 10:30-11am. The free outside demonstration offers guests the opportunity to see the historic 1880 Golden Reef Mine Stamp Mill in action as volunteers crush hard rock ore in search of gold that can be separated and saved. The Museum is particularly pleased to showcase this 10-Stamp Mill that came from its own mining district and was originally located on Continental Mountain. Also on December 12 is a History Highlights program, Gold Fever. The general mining presentation, featuring Charlie Connell, Wes Cooper and Hank Smith, runs from 2-3:30pm. The event is free to Museum members and $5 for nonmembers. Reservations are requested. Located at 6140 Skyline Drive, Cave Creek Museum features an extensive collection of prehistoric and historic artifacts that describe the lives of Native Americans, miners, ranchers and pioneers. The Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday. Entrance fees are $5 for adults; $3 for seniors; and $2 for students. Children 12, and under are free. For information, call 480.488.2764 or visit www.cavecreekmuseum.org.
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Desert Foothills Library hosts a number of events throughout the month for residents of all ages. Here are some of the events for adults coming up in December and beyond. For a complete calendar of events for children and adults, visit www.dfla.org Duet: Musicfest at the Desert Foothills Library – December 3; 7pm The Library hosts the fifth performance of Duet – Musicfest at the Desert Foothills Library with maestro Robert Moody and a variety of musicians. There will be Prosecco, coffee and dessert with the participants following the performance. The fee of $30 for this event benefits the Library and AZMusicfest, both non-profit organizations. Fee is due at time of advance RSVP. Call 480.488.2286. Sixth Annual Desert Foothills Library Craft and Bake Sale – December 5; 10am-3pm This annual library fundraiser allows attendees to do holiday shopping and enjoy delicious goodies and unique craft items. Have some treats and coffee, share the holiday spirit, and feel good knowing that all benefits the Library. Coffee and Crime Panel Discussion – December 15; 1-3pm Celebrate the season and pick up the gift of a book – for a friend or for oneself. Enjoy coffee and a
selection of gourmet treats, while authors Anne A. Wilson, Frederick Ramsay and Eileen Brady, share their unique backgrounds and their craft – and award-winning author Donis Casey returns with her new Alafair Tucker Mystery. Wilson has received rave reviews for her debut novel Hover. Ramsay is a former Episcopal priest, whose latest Ike Schwartz mystery is “thoroughly entertaining” (Publisher Weekly). Brady is a veterinarian whose mysteries are capturing five stars on Amazon and Goodreads. Presented in partnership with The Poisoned Pen. Register by calling 480.488.2286. Coming in January is the Art Nosh Lunch Series from 12-1pm on the first Tuesday and third Friday of most months. Enjoy a nosh while being educated and entertained by docents and art educators from a variety of Arizona museums. Limited seating. Registration required for the free event. Order an optional boxed lunch provided by Grotto Café (Tuesdays only) and Local Jonny’s (Fridays only) for $10, due when registering no later than the 10am the day prior to event. Choose from four menu items; ask at front desk or access menu at www.dfla.org. On January 5, the topic will be Western Spirit Museum with Wade Weber. On January 15, the topic is “On the Road...with Jacob Lawrence” presented by Phoenix Art Museum. Desert Foothills Library is located at 38443 North Schoolhouse Road in Cave Creek. For more information, call 480.488.2286
Eclectic Items For All At Wild West Mall Wild West Mall creates a shopping experience where people can find affordable biker and western gear, sports memorabilia, unique apparel, guns (special orders as well), estate collectibles, antiques, artifacts, musical instruments and fun to fine jewelry, to name a few items. Wild West Mall has it all and receives new items daily. The business’s Wild West Custom Rides features one-of-a-kind vehicles and motorcycles that will entice buyers to add a beautiful ride to a new or future collection. Owners Rich and Evelyn Christopher, who are active members in communities of Cave Creek and Carefree, invite residents and visitors to explore the store’s inventory and find that special treasure. And, just in time for the holiday season, Wild West Mall presents an eclectic array of holiday items for the home, office or family and friends. Wild West Mall owner Evelyn Christopher announces a new adventure, one-of-a-kind storewide sales. “We will be offering the public Six Super-Spend&-Save-Weeks from November 24 through December 31,” says Christopher. “The deals are amazing and the timing is perfect with the impending holidays.” Wild West Mall, which is located at 6032 East Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek, is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am-5pm. For more information, call 480.575.0069 or visit www.wildwestmall.net.
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Christmas Arts & Craft Gift Show ixie Green Promotions will host an Arts & Crafts Gift Show just in time for the holidays, December 18-20, at Frontier Town in Cave Creek. The event will be held from 10am-5pm each day. Frontier Town is located at 6245 East Cave Creek Road. For more information, call 602.789.7222 or visit www.dixiegreenpromotions.com.
Holiday Fair Hosted By Local Rescue ome ‘Fur’ Good Animal Rescue will host a Holiday Fair at Frontier Town Saturday, December 12, from 10am-3pm. A variety of vendors will be on hand to provide a unique holiday shopping experience that is fun for the whole family and supports the rescue. In addition to shopping, attendees will enjoy face-painting, raffles, music provided by a DJ and a visit from Santa. The organization will also be holding adoptions at the event. Frontier Town is located at 6245 East Cave Creek Road. Home ‘Fur’ Good is a 501(c)3 no-kill animal rescue organization whose mission is to eliminate the euthanasia of adoptable homeless cats and dogs in Maricopa County by providing quality medical care and adoption placements, as well as promoting spay/neuter procedures and providing outreach education for pet owners. Learn more by calling 602.971.1334 or visit www.homefurgood.org.
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Local jewelry designer Lisa Baker recently opened a new boutique in Las Tiendas in Cave Creek. Etania Jewelry & Boutique features Baker’s line of artisan sterling silver and gemstone jewelry, as well as the work of several other local and international jewelry artists. Baker had a small boutique on the patio near the Grotto Café and Red Truck Trading Company, until two years ago. Her unique jewelry proved to be extremely popular with both locals and tourists, and as such, more space was needed. Since that time she has been searching for just the right spot to re-open a larger, more diverse store. She thinks she has found that at Las Tiendas in Cave Creek. “This is the perfect location for me,” Baker says. “I looked all over Scottsdale, Carefree, Cave Creek, you name it. I wanted this location a couple of years ago, and it came back to me when Watson’s Hat Shop decided to relocate. It was meant to be.” “I wanted to create a jewelry gallery featuring not only my own designs, but that of other talented artists, as well.” Baker says. “One half of my store is dedicated to fabulous, one-of-a-kind gemstone jewelry. In addition, I decided to add in some fashion items; clothing, handmade handbags, accessories and even a few unique home accessories. My goal is for you to leave with something special and unique; something you won’t find anywhere else.” The boutique is located at Las Tiendas, 6140 East Cave Creek Road, Suite 5, in Cave Creek. It is in the plaza with Bryan’s Black Mountain Barbeque. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday, 11am-6:30pm. For more information, visit www.etaniagems.com or call 602.429.0505.
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Save The Dates The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Chamber Holiday Mixer Wednesday, December 9, from 6-8pm. The location has yet to be announced. In addition, the Chamber will hold a ribbon cutting event Thursday, December 17, from 6-8pm at Silver Spur Saloon & Restaurant, 6245 East Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. Learn more about all upcoming Chamber events at www.carefreecavecreek.org.
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he annual Desert Foothills Christmas Pageant, which was started by the local 4-H Club in Cave Creek in 1952, takes place December 4-6, from 7-9pm at Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. Area residents perform in the choir and in pantomime. There is a live, occasionally stubborn, donkey for Mary, and the Three Kings travel on horseback. Locals enact the roles of Mary, Joseph, infant Jesus, angel, townspeople, shepherds and kings. Volunteers handle all aspects of the Pageant, from ground prep, sound tech and sets, to luminaria placement and critter coordination. Sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Carefree (www.kiwaniscarefree.org) and the Town of Cave Creek (www.cavecreek.org), admission and parking are free. Hot chocolate will be provided by the Kiwanis Club. Because there is no built-in seating, bring a blanket to sit up close on the ground or a portable chair. Guests should wear warm clothes and walking shoes. A flashlight is useful because the Spur Cross Ranch is illuminated primarily by the moon and stars. Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area is located at 44000 North Spur Cross Road. For additional information, call 480.488.8400 or visit www. desertfoothillschristmaspageant.com.
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Heartworm Prevention By Dr. “Brett the Vet” Cordes ~ Arizona Animal Hospital
I have been a vet now for 20 years and have lived in the Valley for 13 years. We moved here to be close to family and enjoy the Arizona desert lifestyle. One of those desert perks was being able to be outside without the bugs. No mosquitoes, few flies, just pleasant. One of the other things I noticed coming from Texas to Arizona was the fact that heartworm disease was almost non-existent. In Texas all pets needed preventive heartworm medications otherwise it was only a matter of time before they got the debilitating heartworm disease. Heartworms are a real worm, about six to 12 inches long, living inside your dog’s heart.
Heartworms cause severe damage to your pet if untreated and the treatment for the disease can run thousands of dollars. In Arizona, the lack of mosquitoes meant the lack of heartworm disease and lack of awareness about the disease. Prevention is easy, yet many pet owners have not been using prevention and veterinarians in Arizona have not been making a strong recommendation to put pets on heartworm prevention… including me. My approach has changed. The facts have changed. The last few years we have learned and confirmed more heartworm cases that originate in Arizona. We are seeing and feeling the bites of mosquitoes more often.
Our practice has confirmed several cases in just five months. Research on our indigenous population of coyotes reveals 15 percent are positive carriers for heartworm. Heartworm prevention is simple and 20-30 times less expensive that treatment. Ask your veterinarian about heartworm disease and its prevention. We have also provided in the back cover of this newspaper any
pet owner with a coupon for our most favored prevention product, which is available from your veterinarian. Start protecting your pet from heartworm disease. Arizona Animal Hospital is located at 31313 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 160, in Scottsdale. For more information, call 480.686.8083 or visit www.arizonaanimalhospital.com.
FOOTHILLS ANIMAL RESCUE PET OF THE MONTH Meet Kiko
Resort To Host Christmas Benefit Concert The Harvest Compassion Center, a food and clothing pantry local to Phoenix, presents a benefit concert with world-renowned talent and classic Christmas favorites on Saturday, December 19, at the Fairmont Princess Resort in Scottsdale. Doors open at 1pm. This concert reunites the popular duo of Jubilant Jubilant Sykes Sykes with world-renowned guitarist Christopher Parkening, who will join the John Beasley Trio for a very special Christmas musical presentation of classic favorites, jazzy cool standards and the very best Christmas musical treats. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Harvest Compassion Center to provide food and clothing for Phoenix residents. The event is open to all ages. A limited number of tickets are on sale now at $25/$50 John Beasley Trio with VIP tickets for $100 at www.princess-christmas-concert.eventbrite.com. VIP tickets include a meet-and-greet with the artists in a private reception following the event. All tickets include free parking as well as a 50 percent discount off ice skating and pictures with Santa at the Princess Resort on the day of the concert until 6pm.
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Kiko is a total dude cat. This nine-year-old front declawed guy loves to talk to you and be loved on. He always wants to be a part of the family and likes to be the center of attention. He has a boyish charm, and we have just fallen in love with him. He is a little picky with the kitties he likes and prefers to be the big man in the house. Quieter and more submissive cats would be pretty groovy to have in the house with this guy. Stop by to meet Kiko or one of his fur-buddies. Foothills Animal Rescue is located at 23030 North Pima Road in Scottsdale. For more information, call 480.488.9890 or visit www.foothillsanimal.org.
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SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE composers and their music style – but have supported strings instruction, outfitting Desert Sun Academy, Horseshoe Trails Elementary and Sonoran Trails Middle School with ukuleles and guitars and all the teaching supports to go with them. The Musicfest Strummers programs are a joint partnership through the generosity of the D’Addario Foundation, Musicfest and CCUSD. Musicfest also provides accomplished musicians to perform “teaching concerts” at our schools. s we experience the 2015 holiday season, what a perfect time to thank some of our many community partners who invest so much time and money in the Cave Creek Unified Schools. We could not provide so many of the amazing opportunities for our students without their help and support. • The Cave Creek Education Foundation (CCUEF) gives away $20,000 yearly to teachers for innovative grants that fall under their four pillars of classroom resources, international learning, the arts and health-wellness.
• The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber provides scholarships for Career and Technical Education students who intern in area businesses. • The Boulders Resort, The Summit Diner and Noah Kendrick, Raymond James all donate to sustain the Employee of the Month awards and breakfast. Thank you, Community Partners! Come experience Cave Creek Unified where students Start With Us…Grow With Us…Graduate With Us! Learn more at www.ccusd93.org.
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• Carefree Kiwanis provides high school student scholarships, Superintendent support for student artists, time, mentorship and resources for Cave Creek Unified School District school science fairs and various grants to our schools and preschools when assistance is requested. They live by their motto, “We do it for the kids!”
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• The Foothills Community Foundation (FCF) is a long-standing partner supporting scholarships for preschoolers and school-age students for before and after school programs, as well as yearly Teacher Vision Grants for innovative programs. The FCF Community Spelling Bee highlights education and raises dollars for these programs.
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• AZ Musicfest plays a significant role in the CCUSD schools. Not only do they sponsor Musicfest Minutes – a listening program that teaches students about
To contact Dr. Burdick, call 480.575.2000. For more information on the Cave Creek Unified School District, visit www.ccusd93.org.
Advancing Early Literacy In Arizona Read On Arizona unveils new tool Read On Arizona is leading the way in developing tools to improve early literacy throughout the state. At the recent 2015 Read On Arizona Early Literacy Summit, more than 750 leaders from across Arizona experienced firsthand the power of data with Read On Arizona’s launch of MapLIT – an interactive mapping tool that provides users with statewide early literacy data and visualizations. This “one-stop” resource located at www.readonarizona.org/ maplit provides communities with geographic views of select data for all Arizona public and charter elementary schools and preschool locations. Users can access public data about factors such as attendance and retention rates, chronic absenteeism, race/ethnicity, reading assessment scores, full-day kindergarten sites, library locations, school district boundaries, school locations and much more. “MapLIT was designed to facilitate data sharing, identify gaps, and support ongoing improvements in early literacy,” says Arizona Literacy Director Terri Clark. “Its purpose is to help communities, school districts and other organizations make real-time, evidence-based decisions on how best to allocate their limited resources to continue to improve outcomes for children.” MapLIT was spearheaded by Read On Arizona’s Data Integration Task Force and developed through collaboration among several organizations and state agencies. Partners include Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), First Things First, Arizona Department of Education and Arizona Department of Health Services. Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust funded the effort. A key partner in creating MapLIT was MAG, which mapped the data sets and created the visualizations for the entire state. Scottsdale Mayor W.J. “Jim” Lane serves as chair of the Maricopa Association of Governments’ Regional Council. “We are committed to this project because improving literacy is essential to our children’s success and our region’s economic vitality. This mapping tool will give people the power and data they need to make progress in meeting these goals,” says Lane.
Leukemia And Lymphoma Society Raises $700,000 Funds will further research – provide patient support
Arizona-Based Spa Concept Opens First Franchise
Fuchsia Spa will open its first franchise location on High Street on Saturday, December 12, bringing its affordable, results-driven skincare services to Northeast Phoenix. Sisters Shauna Owens and Marissa Owens, and the brand’s first franchisees, will open Fuchsia Spa at 5410 East High Street, Building 5 Suite 111, at a 2,380-square-foot space that has been under construction since July. The day spa will celebrate with a public grand opening party from 12-3pm on opening day. Fuchsia on High Street will focus on results-driven skincare and massage services, ranging from custom facials, microdermabrasion and peels, to custom massages and exfoliating body scrubs. The day spa will also utilize the Fuchsia Advanced Skin Care line, available for retail sale exclusively at Fuchsia Spas. “With a fabulous group of tenants, like M3V Nail Bar, Sprouts Express Market and Primp and Blow, among others, selecting High Street for our spa was a no-brainer,” says Shauna Owens. “We’re excited to bring this spa concept to such a vibrant shopping destination that offers women a one-stop shop to indulge in a full day of pampering.” Previously, Shauna Owens served as the lead esthetician at the original Fuchsia in Mesa since its opening in 2006. She was responsible for keeping up with new skincare trends and technologies, and working with Fuchsia co-founders Lisa Vukonich and Erin
Owens to develop Fuchsia’s exclusive skin care line. This is the first business venture for the sisters. “We want busy women to know spa services do not always have to be a splurge, which is why we offer an affordable outlet for women to pamper themselves and stay on top of their skincare,” says Owens. Visit www.fuchsiaspa.com for additional information.
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More than 7,500 walkers lit the night sky for cancer cures, raising more than $700,000 at the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) 17th Annual Greater Phoenix Light the Night Walk on Saturday, November 7, at Phoenix Municipal Stadium. L-R: Linda and Bud Jorgensen of Discount The money raised Tire, Jim Brewer and emcee Paul Horton. will fund investments in life-saving cancer research, financial assistance to help cover patient expenses, free educational materials and advocacy efforts for better access to treatments. “We are grateful to the individuals and companies who participated and supported this year’s walk,” says LLS Arizona Chapter executive director Jim Brewer. “Getting together with 7,500 of your closest friends in a true spirit of community – and raising a lot of money – goes a long way toward bringing attention to the critical need to fund life-saving research and support services for Arizona patients and their families.” Participants enjoyed several family-friendly activities throughout the evening along with a patientfriendly one-mile walk and spectacular fireworks display. A special Celebration of Life ceremony was also held to LLS Arizona Chapter executive director Jim Brewer and the Sichmeller Family. Karly Sichmeller was the Honored remember lives lost to cancer. Hero at Light The Night Walk 2015. Corporate Walk chair Dr. Jonathan Abbas of Honor Health provided volunteer leadership for the event and, for the fourth straight year, Gila River Casinos and United Food & Commercial Workers, Local #99, served as co-presenting sponsors. Additional local sponsors included the Arizona Diamondbacks, AT&T, Avella Specialty Pharmacy, Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Discover Financial Services, Knight Transportation, Honor Health, Mayo Clinic, PayPal and Western Refining. In-kind sponsors included: Blue Media, Two Men and A Truck, Texas Roadhouse, Fry’s Food Stores and CBS Radio. LLS is the world’s Karley Sichmeller and the Desert Mountain Spirit Line. largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancers. Its mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world and provides free information and support services. To learn more, visit www.lls.org
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AROUND TOWN
Dec. 6
Bolshoi Ballet Series: Jewels Phoenix Art Museum
Dec. 11-27 Dec. 7
The Nutcracker
The Milk Carton Kids with Julian Lage
Ballet Arizona www.balletaz.org; 602.381.1096
Mesa Arts Center www.mesaartscenter.com; 480.644.6500
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So You Think You Can Dance
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ARTrageous Gala
Comerica Theatre www.livenation.com
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org; 480.499.8587
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Dec. 5
Arizona Broadway Theatre www.azbroadway.org; 623.776.8400
Dec. 12-19
Dmitri Matheny’s The SnowCat Musical Instrument Museum
Dec. 13
Dec. 5
Phoenix Suns vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec. 2-27
Muse
Talking Stick Resort Arena
The Night Before Christmas
Gila River Arena www.gilariverarena.com; 800.745.3000
Great Arizona Puppet Theater www.azpuppets.org; 602.262.2050
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Dec. 8
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox Mesa Arts Center
Dec. 9
The Bad Plus Joshua Redman
Phoenix Suns vs. Orlando Magic
Musical Instrument Museum www.mim.org or 480.478.6000
Talking Stick Resort Arena www.suns.com
Dec. 3-6
Dec. 10
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Wonderland Market
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Arizona Cardinals vs. Minnesota Vikings
WestWorld of Scottsdale www.wonderlandmarket.com
University of Phoenix Stadium www.universityofphoenixstadium.com
Dec. 4-6
Pops Three – Holiday Pops
Dec. 15
The English Beat Musical Instrument Museum
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Phoenix Symphony at Symphony Hall www.phoenixsymphony.org; 602.495.1999
Dec. 16-17
Irish Christmas in America Musical Instrument Museum
Dec. 4-20
Black Nativity
Dec. 18
Black Theatre Troupe at Helen K. Mason Performing Arts Center www.blacktheatretroupe.org; 602.258.8128
Phoenix Suns vs. New Orleans Pelicans
Dec. 5-6
Photo by Tim Fuller
Talking Stick Resort Arena
Experience Scandinavia Musical Instrument Museum
Dec. 4-23
A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail Valley Youth Theatre www.vyt.com; 602.253.8188, x307
Dec. 5-20
Dec. 10-11
The Ten Tenors: Home for the Holidays
Center Dance Ensemble www.herbergertheater.org
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Frances Smith Cohen’s Snow Queen
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Dec. 5 – May 15
Photographic Still Life
Dec. 11
Phoenix Art Museum www.phxart.org; 602.257.1880
Phoenix Suns vs. Portland Trail Blazers Talking Stick Resort Arena
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4th Annual Phoenix Festival of the Arts Hance Park www.phoenixfestivalofthearts.org; 602.254.3100
Dec. 5
Sibelius 150th Jubilee Concert Musical Instrument Museum
Dec. 11-26 Dec. 5
29th Annual APS Electric Light Parade
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Dec. 6
Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano “Fiesta Navidad” Musical Instrument Museum
A Christmas Carol Herberger Theater Center www.herbergertheater.org; 602.258.9481
A Merri-Achi Christmas Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Dec. 18-19
Ahwatukee Foothills Nutcracker Ballet www.afnutcracker.com; 480.706.6040
Dec. 18-19
Marty Ashby’s 6th Annual Holiday Jazz Celebration Featuring Ann Hampton Calloway Musical Instrument Museum
Dec. 18-22
Holiday Favorites Arizona Opera with Phoenix Theater www.azopera.org; 602.266.7464
Dec. 19
Mötley Crüe: The Final Tour Talking Stick Resort Arena www.livenation.com
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The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Dec. 19-20
Hear Them Ring Musical Instrument Museum
Dec. 20
Phoenix Suns vs. Milwaukee Bucks Talking Stick Resort Arena
Dec. 23
Phoenix Suns vs. Denver Nuggets Talking Stick Resort Arena
Dec. 26
Phoenix Suns vs. Philadelphia 76ers Talking Stick Resort Arena
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Dec. 27
Straight No Chaser – The New Old Fashioned Tour
The 45th Annual Fiesta Bowl kicks off at University of Phoenix Stadium January 1. Two top-ranked teams, selected by the College Football Playoff committee, will face off against each other in this exciting match-up. Kickoff is at 11am, but fans can enjoy the APS Fiesta Bowl Stadium Club, Pre-Game Party from 7:3010:30am at the stadium. Take game-day festivities up a notch at this pre-game party in an exclusive area, offering big screen televisions, live entertainment, an all-you-can-eat buffet and seven complimentary drink tickets. The cost is $100. Fans of all ages can enjoy the Fiesta Fan Fest from 7:30-10:30am. Experience some of the greatest pre-game traditions like pep rallies and performances by marching bands and cheerleaders, also Jumbotrons with team highlights, interactive games to try and of course plenty of food and beverage booths to get ready for the big game. The cost is $25. On January 2, experience the 45th Annual National Bank of Arizona Fiesta Bowl Parade through Central Phoenix. Enjoy floats, bands, specialty and equestrian units. Bleacher seating is $25; reserved disabled seating is $10. The parade begins at 11am. For those who cannot get enough football, the 27th Annual Cactus Bowl takes over Chase Field January 2 – it is Pac-12 team vs. Big 12 team football at its finest. Tickets are $10-50. Gates open at 6:30pm; game is at 8:15pm For more information, call 480.350.0911 or visit www.fiestabowl.org.
Mesa Arts Center
Dec. 27
Arizona Cardinals vs. Green Bay Packers University of Phoenix Stadium
Dec. 28
Phoenix Suns vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Talking Stick Resort Arena
Dec. 30 – Jan. 17
Snapshots: A Musical Scrapbook Arizona Theater Company at Herberger Theater Center www.arizonatheatre.org; 602.256.6995
Jan. 2-3
Pops Four – John Williams Phoenix Symphony at Symphony Hall
Jan. 3
Arizona Cardinals vs. Seattle Seahawks University of Phoenix Stadium
Jan. 6
Suns vs. Charlotte Hornets Talking Stick Resort Arena
SCC Presents Student-Directed Play Scottsdale Community College’s Theatre Arts program presents The Trestle at Pope Lick Creek, by Naomi Wallace, December 11-12 The student-directed full-length play will be performed December 11 at 2pm and December 12 at 2pm and 7:30pm in the Black Box Theatre in the school’s Performing Arts Center. Set in 1936, the haunting, poetic play is a comingof-age story with a wicked twist that reaches into the depths of a nation and asks what lies beneath. It is a complicated, interwoven play that moves back and forth in time between past and present. The play contains adult language and content, and brief nudity. It is not suitable for children. Tickets are free with reservation. Go to www.eventbrite.com and search for play’s name. Scottsdale Community College is located at 9000 East Chaparral Road in Scottsdale. For more information, contact SCC’s Theater Arts Office at 480.4236356 or visit www.scottsdalecc.edu.
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DFT Cabaret At Venues Desert Foothills Theater’s (DFT) cabaret series for 2015 ends with its Soul of Broadway Holiday cabaret held at Venues Café in Carefree, December 20-21. Along with traditional Christmas tunes, folks from the Soul of Broadway will share some gospel, Motown and spiritual versions of some of the holiday’s bestknown music. The group, under the leadership of Mitchell Vantrease (who last appeared on DFT’s stage as Marcellus in The Music Man) and music direction of Gregg Temple, also includes Damon Bolling, Chanel Bragg, Matravius Avent and two new faces to DFT, Miguel Jackson and Krystal Pope. Guests who wish to eat may arrive early and order off the limited dinner menu. Ticket price includes a glass of wine, heavy appetizers and the show. Appetizers are served at 6:30pm; the show begins at 7:30pm. For more information, visit www.dftheater.org.
NOVEMBER WE LOVE OUR READERS WINNER IS… Tickets to dinner and a show at Arizona Broadway Theatre to see A Christmas Carol: Taylor Barresi of Scottsdale
DECEMBER CONTEST TICKET GIVEAWAY
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[ ] A pair of tickets to dinner and a show at Arizona Broadway Theatre to see Carousel, running January 15 – February 14 [ ] Two pairs of tickets to ASU Kerr Cultural Center to see Ang Li, pianist, January 15 [ ] A Family Four-Pak to the 26th Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival, running February 6 – March 27 [ ] A Family Four-Pak to Valley Youth Theatre’s production of Pinocchio, running February 5-7
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Artists League Show The Northeast Valley Artists League will present its sixth annual art show and sale December 6-8. The League has 25 talented local artists, many of whom are well established in the art community in the Phoenix area. Meet the artists and help the North Mountain Visitor Center while enjoying oil, watercolor and acrylic original art pieces as well as original photography. Admission to the art show and sale is free and all exhibited art will be judged by an independent artist prior to the show. Show hours are from 6-8pm December 6; 9am-4pm December 7; and 8am-1pm December 8. Refreshments will be served. The North Mountain Visitors Center is located at 12950 North 7th Street in North Phoenix. For information, visit www.northeast valleyartistsleague.com.
feel like the Museum is their home. The arts are for all of us, and now, we can begin to make that philosophy a reality.” “Discount Tire is excited to be able to provide free admission on the second Sunday of each month to all of our employees’ families, and especially proud to extend this free opportunity to all Arizona families,” says Bruce T. Halle, who founded Discount Tire in 1960. “This will mean great opportunities for all families to experience Phoenix Art Museum and discover one of the city’s cultural treasures.” In addition to the opportunities to see art throughout the galleries, the Museum’s Education Department is planning a number of hands-on, educational activities to enrich each viewer’s experience. Phoenix Art Museum is located at 1625 North Central Avenue. For more information, call 602.257.1880 or visit www.phxart.org.
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Beginning in 2016, Phoenix Art Museum will present monthly Discount Tire Free Family Sundays on the second Sunday of each month. Due to a generous grant provided by Discount Tire Company, a tire and wheel retailer headquartered in Scottsdale, Phoenix Art Museum will open on the second Sunday of each month, free to all visitors. The Discount Tire Free Family Sundays will also include a variety of special hands-on, educational programming designed to appeal to visitors of all ages. The first Free Family Sunday will be held on January 9, from 12-5pm. “Phoenix Art Museum is truly honored by the generosity of Discount Tire Company,” says Amada Cruz, the Sybil Harrington Director of Phoenix Art Museum. “This gift will have a real impact on our ability to create access to art for all people, and to broaden our connection with the greater Phoenix community. We want everyone in the Valley to
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Art Museum Offers Free Family Sundays
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he Hermosa Inn, LON’s and Last Drop at the Hermosa are celebrating the holiday season with a month full of events for the whole family. From making gingerbread houses and an ornament and holiday card benefit to Christmas dinner and ringing in 2016, there are plenty of ways to spread the holiday cheer. Events include:
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Have Yourself A Very Southwestern Holiday
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Throughout the holiday season, Sandbar Mexican Grill is serving up Southwestern twists on wintertime classics. For those who cannot get enough of Thanksgiving flavors, try the Turkey Dinner Tacos – a twist on the traditional Tinga-style tacos where the turkey is slowly simmered in a spicy tomato broth spiked with smoky chipotle peppers, and then paired with cranberry chutney Turkey Tacos and cornbread stuffing with chorizo, apples and raisins. Or enjoy Sandbar’s colorful (and award-winning) Smoked Salmon & Pomegranate Guacamole or house-made green or red chile Holiday Tamales. Plus, ring in the season with Sandbar’s full menu of holiday cocktails and Salted Caramel winter warmers: Martini Salted Caramel Martini – (Whipped Cream Vodka, RumChata, Butterscotch Liqueur, Caramel with Salted Rim) Pumpkin Spice Martini – (Pinnacle Whipped Vodka, Bailey’s, Kahlua, Nutmeg, Pumpkin-Spiced Agave Nectar, Whipped Cream) Apple Cinnamon Margarita – (Casamigos Reposado Tequila, Apple Pucker, Goldschlagger, Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, Agave Nectar and a pinch of cinnamon with a Cinnamon Rim) Ho-Ho Joe – (Horchata Rum, Amaretto Liqueur, Coffee) Chocolate Raspberry Truffle – (Patron XO Coco, Black Raspberry Liqueur, Hot Cocoa) Ho-Ho Joe Grandpa’s Cider – (Tuaca Liqueur, Fireball, Hot Apple Cider) The holiday menu is available through January 1, 2016, at Photos courtesy of Sandbar Mexican Grill both locations. In the North Valley, visit Sandbar Desert Ridge, 21001 North Tatum Boulevard, Phoenix. For information, call 480.585.5900 or visit www.sandbaraz.com.
Tenth Annual Ornament & Holiday Card Benefit Throughout the month of December, guests dining at LON’s and Last Drop will have the opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind handpainted ornaments ($20/each) and holiday cards ($10/set) specifically created by the students from the Scottsdale Artists’ School. On Sunday, December 6, from 10am-2pm, students from the school will be on hand to customize these special gifts, with proceeds going towards scholarships allowing children who are less fortunate to attend the school’s Youth Academy winter and summer camps. The one-week camps provide youth with an extraordinary experience where they gain valuable skills that last a lifetime. Cost: complimentary Art of Cooking Class: Gingerbread Houses ‘Tis the season to be jolly and LON’s has the perfect way for guests to get in the holiday spirit, by joining LON’s chef on a holiday journey of creating their very own gingerbread houses. Once the gingerbread house walls are built, creations can come to life with the endless, edible materials to use. This annual event is a festive holiday activity for friends and family that make a memorable tradition for years to come. Snacks and beverages will also be provided. Classes are held December 19 and December 20 from 12-2pm. Cost: $69/house
Christmas Dinner Celebrate Christmas from 12-7pm December 25 with a prix-fixe menu prepared by the LON’s culinary team and toast to the new holiday memories that will be created with family and friends. Cost: $75++/person; kids ages 5-12: $25; kids under four are free. New Year’s Eve Celebration Ring in the New Year December 31 from 5-10pm in luxury at LON’s at the Hermosa, as the culinary team creates a multi-course meal featuring contemporary Southwestern cuisine paired with a champagne toast. Cost: $75++/person To make a reservation for any of the events, call 602.955.7878. Hermosa Inn is located at 5532 North Palo Cristi Road in Paradise Valley. Learn more at www.hermosainn.com.
Farmers Market Offers Seasonal Shopping
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The Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market features local growers and specialty food producers. Shoppers will find a wide variety of organic and pesticide free produce. Enjoy a plethora of seasonal specialties such as cider and apples, flowers, free-range beef, free-range eggs and local cheeses; or choose from the selection of freshly baked artisan breads, Amish friendship breads, jams, picadillies and tamales. The Old Town Farmers Market is open Saturdays, October through June, from 8am-1pm. It is located on Brown Avenue between 1st and 2nd Streets (right across from The Mission Restaurant). For more information, visit www.arizonacommunityfarmersmarkets.com.
Kick Off The New Year With First Day Hikes
Homolovi State Park Catalina State Park
or those whose New Year’s resolutions may include getting outdoors and exploring beautiful Arizona, a number of “First Day Hikes” around the state will kick off the New Year right. Here are a few of the many First Day Hikes that are scheduled for January 1.
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
Patagonia: Patagonia Lake State Park Meet at the Visitor Center, approximately three miles round trip, on top of the Petroglyph Site hill explore petroglyphs and enjoy beautiful views of Patagonia Lake State Park and the surrounding area, takes participants through the popular birding trail. Moderate difficulty with some elevation gain and rock scrambling required at the Petroglyph Hill. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water and perhaps a walking stick, sunscreen. Binoculars and a camera are also recommended; 9am. Call 520.287.6965.
Lake Havasu: Lake Havasu State Park Rangers lead a hike (rated “not difficult”) along the Sunset Trail discussing the flora and fauna of Lake Havasu with an emphasis on avian visitors; 10am. Call 928.855.2784 or visit www.golakehavasu.com/events/ details/1431.
Payson: Tonto Natural Bridge State Park A short talk on park history then join guides down the Gowan Trail to observation deck under the natural bridge, about 1.5 hours or .5 mile; trail is steep and requires several steps, may be difficult for persons with physical limitations; no pets or strollers on the hikes, hikes may change or cancel due to inclement weather; limited to 30 people per hike and requires pre-registration. Call 928.476.4202.
Patagonia Lake State Park
Sedona: Red Rock State Park Join a volunteer naturalist interpreter at 10am for a one and a half hour guided nature walk while learning
Superior: Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park Arboretum volunteers are a wealth of knowledge and anecdotes about Sonoran Desert natural history and visitors are invited to walk 1.5 miles on the main trail on an 11am guided tour. Call 520.689.2811. Tucson: Catalina State Park Meet at the Equestrian Center parking area, join volunteer Gaston Meloche for a hike on the 50-year trail loop. This is a seven-mile hike with 450 feet elevation gain; this is a relatively easy hike and participants will return on an equally pleasing trail to make the loop; 8am. Call 520.628.5798.
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about the natural history, archeology and geology of the Red Rock area. A 2pm guided Nature Hike is a one-hour walk and talk along Oak Creek to enjoy stories about the early inhabitants, petroglyphs, geology and archaeology of the red rocks.
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Winslow: Homolovi State Park Join a Park Ranger for hike to Diné Point via the Tsu’vö trail. Hikers will pass by petroglyphs from the early occupation period at Homolovi (620890AD) up to Diné Point overlook, the hike is on moderate, sandy trails and is approximately two miles; 1pm. Call 928.289.4106. For additional information or to find other First Day Hikes, visit www. azstateparks.com/fdh.
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Resort Unveils New Rooms – Celebrates Expansion Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort, a Tucson landmark frequented by visitors and locals, has more than doubled its room count ahead of the prime visitor season. This luxury boutique resort, also known for its award-winning restaurant The Grill, will complete construction of 32 additional guestrooms by the end of the month. The rooms are located on the north side of the property’s 34 acres, bringing the total guest room count to 60. The new rooms are identified as the Catalina rooms because of their stunning views of the
Santa Catalina Mountains. The rooms are available for occupancy now. Hacienda Del Sol’s local owners collaborated with Tucson’s Eglin + Bresler Architects and W.E. O’Neil on the property’s $13 million expansion, which began 12 months ago. The luxurious new Catalina rooms and suites were designed and built to reflect the same Santa Fe style construction of the existing historic structures. The six new and unique buildings that house the rooms were built in a villagelike setting with landscaped walking paths that lead guests to the Terraza Garden Patio, historic courtyard and negative edge swimming pool. Each building houses a different number of rooms and is adorned with hand-painted Mexican-tile murals, custom patio
and walkway lighting and over 4,000 tons of Coronado brown stone. The previously completed phases of Hacienda Del Sol’s expansion include a new circle drive, expanded Terraza Garden Patio and Lounge, paved parking lots and a 5,000-square-foot operations and administration building. A 2,900-square-foot ballroom with pre-function space and patio will be completed in early 2016. To celebrate the unveiling of the Hacienda’s new Catalina rooms, guests who book a Catalina room for three nights or more will receive an additional night on that same stay, with travel before December 16, 2015, at no extra charge. Call the resort at 520.299.1501 or visit www.haciendadelsol.com.
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Grand Canyon Railway in Williams invites residents to experience its Polar Express December 6 – January 3 during a one-hour evening train journey. Guests enjoy hot chocolate and cookies and a reading of the classic Christmas story on the way to the “North Pole.” Santa boards the train at the North Pole and presents young passengers with bells representing the spirit of Christmas. Passengers sing carols on the return. The cost is $18-37 and offers three departure times. For information, call 888.848.3511 or visit www.thetrain.com.
The 2015 New Year’s Eve Boot Drop takes place at The Palace Restaurant & Saloon in Prescott December 31. A six-foot illuminated cowboy boot will be lowered down a 40-foot flagpole to ring in the New Year – once at 10pm for early birds and once at midnight for traditionalists. A DJ will spin tunes and food vendors will be on site. Enjoy the festivities from 8pm-1am. For more information, call 928.848.4182 or www.bootdrop.net.
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The Wickenburg Way By Julie Brooks, Executive Director Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
outside all of the time? That’s what a visit to Wickenburg is all about. Surrounded by scenic high Sonoran desert and mountains, it pulls us out into the beauty and the solitude of the Hassayampa Valley.
Wickenburg For The Holidays December 4-5: 27th Annual Cowboy Christmas Poetry Gathering Held at the Community Center and Desert Caballeros Western Museum, guests will enjoy poetry, ballads, stories about cowboy heritage, singing and storytelling. Saturday day session is free; there is a fee for Friday and Saturday nights. December 11: 20th Annual Christmas Parade of Lights Illuminated parade entries start on west side of Yavapai street into the historic district and will include classic cars, church groups, youth organizations, wagons, individuals, local businesses and APS Electric automobiles. Santa & Mrs. Claus will be on hand immediately afterwards to greet children and adults at WCO Little Red School House with cookies and hot cocoa. The fun begins at 6:30pm. Call 928.684.5479 or visit www.wickenburgchamber. com for more information.
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The people of Wickenburg choose this community not just as place to live, but also a way of life. Wickenburg is a town where visitors are warmly welcomed whether the stay is an hour, month or season. It isn’t important where you’re from or who you are – the important thing is that you are here. When was the last time you were someplace where you wanted to be
We hike trails lined with wildflowers and cacti, ride horses, and then ride in a jeep to experience natural trails and historic places. We can fish nearby lakes, participate or watch team roping at local arenas, ride a mountain bike, golf, take a stroll around our historic downtown, attend annual heritage events, or sit and wait for the sunset, just as long as we can stay outdoors a little while longer. We disconnect from the grid and reconnect with each other, and have since 1863! Arizona’s Most Western Community invites you to relax, discover and experience our way of life. Learn more at www visitwickenburg.com or www. facebook.com/wickenburgaz.
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Wine connoisseurs and aficionados alike have a new online tool for unearthing the vineyards, wineries and tasting rooms of Arizona’s burgeoning, multimillion dollar wine industry. The new Arizona Wine Trails Map (http://winemap.arizonaexperience.org), created by the Arizona Experience team at the Arizona Geological Survey, is an interactive and mobile-friendly resource that opens the door to Arizona’s unique wine culture. “Arizona’s wine experience is fast becoming one of our state’s most popular tourism assets and contributes more than $40 million dollars to the state’s economy,” says Debbie Johnson, director of the Arizona Office of Tourism. “The Arizona Wine Trails Map is a wonderful and innovative online tool that can help us further promote this authentic Arizona visitor experience.”
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The map includes 65 locations, capturing tasting opportunities in Arizona’s three winegrowing regions – Sonoita, Willcox and the Verde Valley – and urban areas. Colorful icons illustrate whether a location is a tasting room, winery, vineyard or all three attractions in one. Site popups provide hours, location, website URL and a directions function that displays the most direct route. An “Open Now” feature shows all businesses open in real time to facilitate Arizona wine enjoyment whenever the mood hits. Winemakers embrace innovation with unique varietals and blends, resulting in a spectrum of tastes from region to region and even vineyard to vineyard. Novice tasters and connoisseurs alike will appreciate the ease with which the Wine Trails Map helps them find a tasting room that suits their fancy. Both residents and visitors will delight in clear directions and easily marked routes to their destinations. This is the second interactive map produced by the Arizona Experience to promote agritourism in Arizona. The U Pick Farms Map, (http://cropmap.arizonaexperience.org) released in June 2014, showcases farms and orchards growing specialty crops – apples, honey, grapes, lemons, chili peppers, olives, sweet corn, pumpkins, and more – that allow the public to select their own fresh, locally grown produce.
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Prickly Pedal Mountain Bike Race
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The Prickly Pedal on the Maricopa Trail, featuring an approximately 50-mile course and a Fun Ride, will be held January 23. Proceeds from the Prickly Pedal Mountain Bike Race support the Maricopa Trail and Park Foundation (MT+PF), www.mctpf.org, a nonprofit organization that strives to provide sustainable financial support to the newly constructed Maricopa Regional Trail System. The estimated 300 Prickly Pedal inauguralyear riders will come from around the Valley, throughout Arizona and from across the country to share in the experience of racing the trails in support of the trails.
It is anticipated that each year, the Prickly Pedal race will expand, adding more pristine miles of Maricopa Trail for riders to enjoy. MT+PF envisions the race evolving into a world class, multi-day, endurance stage mountain bike race, drawing thousands of fans to the desert southwest. For 2015 race details, visit www.pricklypedal.com. The Maricopa Trail is a one-of-a-kind trail that connects Maricopa County’s 10 regional parks by forming an emerald ring around the Valley. Today, the trail is more than 213 miles long, and when complete it will be 310 miles long. Visit www.maricopa.gov/parks/ maricopatrail for a map and additional information.
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The Boulder Creek Choirs are performing their Winter Choir Concert at 7pm on December 11 and 12 at the Boulder Creek High School auditorium. The music is sure to be fun-filled and holiday-themed with selections to please everyone. The Choir Department has grown to include six exceptional choirs under the direction of Kirk Douglas. Bel Canto Honor Choir is a varsity mixed choir with advanced singers performing complex harmonies and excellence. Performers further their music skills through theory, sight singing and vocal techniques. Broadway Bound is a mixed show choir focusing on great pop and show tunes with advanced choreography and high skills in both dance and singing. Bella Voce is a varsity traditional choir for women only. Providing intermediate singers a traditional choir experience with classic and modern songs including challenging harmonies and melodic compositions. Heart and Soul is a women’s performing varsity choir. While focusing on the pop and current musical repertoire, these performers bring light and life to the heart and soul of the audience. Women’s Ensemble is the beginning women’s choir allowing students a great opportunity to begin the choral experience at Boulder Creek. Men’s Choir is a beginning choir that incorporates music and choreography in a way to develop their voices and performance experiences. The Winter Concert is also a time when visiting graduated students get a chance to join their younger siblings and counterparts in singing one piece of music. All area residents are invited to attend. Tickets are available for purchase through the Boulder Creek Jaguar Choir Booster Club website: www. bcjagchoir.org. Prices are $6 online or $7 at the door.
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Among the most current and popular dating clichés which gets our dander up (which is mostly wishful thinking these days) is the concept of “serial dating” – as in “No serial daters!” According to everything I’ve ever heard, the word “serial” should mean: “something that takes place at regular intervals” or “occurring in a series rather than simultaneously.” Sounds pretty innocent. In fact, it sounds like an idea we could all get behind. However, it seems the ladies have hijacked the term to mean…well, we had no idea!
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I saw a jewelry store advertise that the way to make Christmas memorable was to give or receive a piece of jewelry purchased from their store and give it to someone special. Just think about it. What are your best memories at Christmas? Was it something under the tree that made it memorable? What would make this Christmas a season to remember? Last year, after all the Christmas and New Year celebrating was over, I spoke with someone who sadly reflected, “My Christmas celebration was very shallow. Next year, I want it to be different.”
See The Humor In Interior Design I enjoy my life as an interior designer. Every day is different. There are frustrating days and creative days; there are days when I find just the right fabric for a project and others when everything is back-ordered. Even on the worst day I still wouldn’t want to be doing anything else. What I have learned is that if I smile and have fun, things flow more easily and I am more successful. It’s important not to lose my sense of humor and forget that bringing joy and comfort into people’s lives is what it’s all about.
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Dog Eared Review Local author Alan Black has come up with a novel way to get his newest book, Metal Boxes: Trapped Outside, reviewed. Black actually put me in the book and made me a psychopath. The cool part is, even as a cold killer, I’m still one of the “good guys.” You gotta love that, right?
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PARTING SHOT A Few Of Your Favorite Things Our final monthly contest photo was submitted by Arthur Fournier of Phoenix who says, “Sun rise just a little north of four peaks. I love Arizona sun rises.” Now, go online and vote for your favorite! The winning photo will be on the cover of the January 2016 issue. Thank you to all of the photographers who participated in our 2015 photo contest!
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