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Cave Creek Balloon Festival Save The Date: Harold’s 80th

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Volunteers Needed To Make A Difference

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he 2015 Cave Creek Balloon Festival takes place Saturday, May 23, on the driving range of the Rancho Mañana Golf Course. Presented by Sanderson Lincoln, and organized by Tonto Bar & Grill and Aerial Solutions, the event runs from 5:30-10pm. Enjoy live music by local bands, as well as food, beverages, cocktails and wine. Enjoy live music by Heartlyn Rae, Lauren Riley and Madison Holmes, beverages, cocktails and wine featuring locally brewed Four Peaks beer. Food will be available from various food trucks, vendors and restaurants such as Frosted Frenzy Cup Cakes, Grilled Addiction, Fry Bread Inc., The Buffalo Chip, Hao Bao, Doughlicious Pizza, The Grilled Cheese Truck, Firehouse Kettlecorn and Firehouse Shaved Ice. Turn the kids loose at the larger-than-ever kids’ zone and great activities, and cap the evening with a fireworks show. All parking available at the center of town, 38406 North Schoolhouse Road in Cave Creek. Parking cost is $5, and proceeds will go to Cave Creek Unified School District. Parking includes shuttle service to and from the event. There is no access or parking available at Tonto Bar & Grill. General admission is $10 for adults; $5 for ages 12 and under; children two and under enter free. General admission tickets are available online or at the gate. Valerie’s Furniture VIP tickets are also available and includes event admission, gourmet buffet from Tonto Bar & Grill (6:30-8:30pm), private cash bar and private restrooms. VIP tickets are $60 for adults; $25 for ages 12 and under. Tax and gratuity are included. VIP tickets must be purchased in advance by 12pm May 20, and not available at the gate. For more information, visit www.cavecreekfestivals.com.

The Foothills Caring Corps, a volunteer based non-profit organization serving the greater Northeast Valley, is seeking volunteers to share their talent, skills and time with the organization whose primary mission is to allow the elderly to remain independent and living in their homes. Volunteers are needed for such programs as van transportation, medical transportation, mobile meals, minor home repair, friendly visits and medical loan closet. The Foothills Caring Corps aims to provide a rewarding and gratifying experience for both the volunteer and the neighbor. Volunteers are given training, guidance and monitoring to ensure a quality experience. They are allowed to self-select areas in which they would like to be involved and are not required to contribute a minimum number of hours.

“The Caring Corps opens their arms to people with a variety of skills levels, talent and interests. Everyone has an something to contribute,” says executive director Debbra Determan. The organization conducts monthly Volunteer Orientation sessions. The next sessions are scheduled for Thursday, May 14, from 9-11am at the Foothills Caring Corps offices located at 7275 East Easy Street, Suite B103, Carefree. For information, or to RSVP, call the Foothills Caring Corps at 480.488.1105. For additional information, visit www.foothillscaringcorps.com.

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It’s Time We All Became Material Girls

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EDITOR’S PICKS Outstanding In Their Field

“There are people who have money and people who are rich.” – Coco Chanel

Do you think money grows on trees? How many kids have heard this question from their parents? There is always the latest something-or-other to tempt us to spend our money. The “must have,” “must see,” “must do,” list that we are assured we need if we want to “keep up.” But fashion – whether in apparel, gadgets or entertainment – is a moving target and what is “in” today will be decidedly démodé tomorrow; definitely not a sustainable way to live. In the book Plentitude by Juliet B. Schor, the argument is made that true wealth is the ability to increase our personal time, “self-provision” by learning to make, grow or do things for oneself and be environmentally aware in our consumption. Schor quotes Raymond Williams: “Our problem isn’t that we are too materialistic; it’s that we’re not materialistic enough. We devalue the material world by excessive acquisition and discard of products.” This Mother’s Day has me thinking about my mom and those who came before her – a long line of women who grew, built, cooked and sewed – hard working women who knew Niyaz what it was to do more with less. But they didn’t just grow food; they grew flowers too. They may have learned to sew for practical reasons (my grandmother had 12 children!) but they also made beautiful, heirloom crafts. They were artists and musicians and knew how to make the world more beautiful. They made time for family and valued knowledge – they lived very rich lives. I think that even if they had more monetary wealth, they would still self provision – they lived close to the Earth and knew the cost of what came out of it. There is a trend today in resale boutiques, reuse and repurposing – I think that it is a beautiful thing. We need to get out of the mindset of a disposable world and focus more on quality vs. quantity; style vs. fashion. It’s not about wearing homespun, but reconnecting with homespun values. Happy Mother’s Day, Mom, and thanks, to you and all of those generations Local TV Legends past – there is still a lot we can learn from material girls like you.

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Hotel Valley Ho Offers Recovery Sundays

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Photo by Chris Loomis, featuring CYPHERS – The Center for Urban Arts

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Sunday is a day to relax and recover, and Hotel Valley Ho wants to help with its Recovery Sundays, taking place now through June 21. Enjoy delicious food and drinks, live music, spa treatments and poolside fun. ZuZu serves brunch inside and on the shaded patio from 6am-2:30pm with the Bloody Mary + Mimosa Bar open from 9am-3pm. Enjoy live music from 11am-2pm, and starting at 3pm, get half off all bottles of wine and Champagne. The Recovery Sunday Spa Package at VH Spa includes a 60-minute service and 30 minute-service, with restorative options like the LomiLomi Relaxation Massage and Full-Body Aromatherapy Scrub, along with a glass of wine, for $99 plus a $38 service charge. Book a poolside cabana for 25 percent off the regular price and get a special recovery kit. The OH Pool is also serving up eight different cocktail specials every Sunday for $6 each, along with Chicken Mole Tacos and Green Chile Pork Fajitas for $5 each. Cool off with a select beer for $4 each or $16 for a bucket of five. Cabana discount is not available on holiday weekends. Spend the night at Hotel Valley Ho on Saturday and hit snooze on Sunday to enjoy all the hotel has to offer. For $50 extra, check-out is extended to 5pm (based on availability). Make reservations at 480.248.2000 or www.hotelvalleyho.com.

SMoCA Mix Fundraiser

Scottsdale Cultural Council presents SMoCA Mix: Street Art Moves Inside, the third annual benefit event to support the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA). SMoCA Mix will be taking place inside and around the Museum on May 2, from 6-10pm. Following SMoCA’s last two sold-out fundraisers, Night Circus and AURA, the Museum will once again makeover its spaces. Sydney Dye, a well-known philanthropist and businesswoman, is chairing this year’s event with the assistance of a team of 25 committee members. Renowned Phoenix artist Lalo Cota will transform the Museum’s walls into dynamic, outdoor spaces with

Take A Walk Down Memory Lane One stop soda pop and candy shop Rocket Fizz, a new soda pop and candy shop that recently opened in Scottsdale, will host a grand opening celebration Saturday, June 6, from 10am9pm. This will be a delicious, nostalgia-fueled, special event that the whole family will enjoy. There will be complimentary candy and soda pop samples, contests and door prizes, live music, face painting and more. Rocket Fizz features novelty and gag gifts, old-fashioned toys, as well as more than 1,200 types of candy and 400 flavors of bottled soda pop. Some popular soda brands carried are Faygo, Green River, Nesbitt’s and Bubble Up. Their own soda pop includes unique flavors such as Judge Wapner Cola, Gene Autrey Root Beer, Rowdy Roddy Bubble Gum and Snooki Cherry. “We specialize in carrying vintage and hard-to-find candies that were popular in the 1960s, ‘70s and ‘80s,” says co-owner Michael Paul. “For many adults, walking into Rocket Fizz is like taking a delicious walk down memory lane. Our customers get so excited when they see their favorite candy bar that they haven’t seen since their childhood.” Rocket Fizz is located at 13802 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 132, in Scottsdale. For more information, call 480.306.8144 or visit them on Facebook on their page “Rocket Fizz Scottsdale.”

expansive murals replicating street scenes. Everyday elements will be artistically elevated, providing a new perspective on urban environments. As the evening progresses, the main stage will highlight entertainment provided by dancers from CYPHERS – The Center for Urban Arts. Their energetic, interactive style guarantees all will be a part of the fun. Exotic libations and generous samples of street food catered by Fabulous Food Fine Catering and Events will provided. SMoCA’s annual fundraiser will bring bold fashion, music, art, cars, performances, a silent auction and more. Tickets are $200 per person. For more information, visit www.smocamix.org.

Blue Agave Mexican Cantina’s Sixth Annual Charity Golf Tournament will take place on Saturday, June 6, at the TPC Scottsdale Champions Course in Scottsdale. There will be a shotgun start at 8am. The price per golfer is $90. Each golfer also will receive a complimentary lunch at Blue Agave immediately following the tournament, as well as a $20 gift certificate and goody bag from The PGA Store, a 30 minute Performance Practice Bay certificate and other items. Hole sponsorships are available ($300-$500), as are Event Sponsorships. The golf tournament will benefit HopeKids Arizona (www.hopekids.org). For information, contact Blue Agave owner Brian Johnson at 480.789.2111.

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Golf Tournament To Benefit HopeKids

Fundraiser To Benefit Fetch Foundation

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The Arizona Chapter of the National Concierge Association (NCA-AZ) presents its 5th Annual Fundraiser & Silent Auction Friday, May 8, 5:30-8:30pm. The theme if this year’s fundraiser is “Homeless to Heroes” and will benefit The Fetch Foundation (www.thefetchfoundation.com). The event will be held at Donovan’s Steak & Chop House, 3101 East Camelback Road, Phoenix. Light appetizers and cash bar will be available. Admission is $5 and will be donated directly to The Fetch Foundation, includes one free Chinese Auction ticket for each attendee. Other activities include a balloon pop and the silent auction. Additional proceeds will benefit education of NCA-AZ Chapter members. The Fetch Foundation will gladly accept any physical donations during the event of any type of animal necessities, including gift cards. Previously donated auction items include autographed sports memorabilia, hotel stays, spa treatments, jewelry, rounds of golf, dining certificates, desert excursions, passes to local attractions and many other items. Visit www.facebook.com/NCAArizonaChapter for updates.

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Family-Friendly Evenings At The Park Summer Concerts in the Park return to McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park May 3 and continue through July 5. Enjoy live performances by a variety of local bands and ride the ever-popular train and carousel. In May, enjoy music by groups Furious George, Groove Merchants, Georgia Chrome, Pearl Ridge and Rock Lobster. The event is free and runs Sundays from 7:30-9pm. For more information, call 480.312.2312 or visit www.therailroadpark.com.

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Mother’s Day Weekend Brunch

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Paul Martin’s American Grill will offer a prix fixe brunch menu featuring three courses and a beverage for only $16 per person Mother’s Day weekend, May 9-10 from 11am-2pm. For those who want to skip the crowds, guests who dine on Saturday, May 9, will receive one complimentary prix fixe brunch with the purchase of a prix fixe brunch. On Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10, mom will receive a $25 gift card good on a return visit (one per table, while supplies last). The three course meal includes fresh baked millet drop biscuits with creamy honey butter, a fresh fruit bowl, a choice of one entrée, plus an alcoholic/nonalcoholic beverage. Select from a variety of entree choices, including French Toast with vanilla bean infused cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, and maple-bourbon syrup, or a traditional Eggs Benedict with poached eggs, Canadian bacon and housemade hollandaise sauce. A gluten-free option, the Applewood Smoked Bacon Omelet features three eggs, bacon, mushrooms, tomato, Tillamook cheddar and sour cream. For a heart healthy omelet, go for the Organic Spinach, Mushroom, and Tomato Egg White Omelet with Grafton Farms white cheddar and salsa verde. Paul Martin’s American Grill is located at 6186 North Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale. For additional information, call 480.991.9342 or visit www.paulmartinsamericangrill.com.

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The Mother’s Grace Foundation invites residents to celebrate Mother’s Day with a Champagne brunch, shopping and a heartwarming and inspirational guest speaker Thursday, May 7, from 9:30am-12:30pm. The Foundation is dedicated to the support of mothers and children who have endured life tragedies. By providing financial support and guidance, Mother’s Grace empowers these women to reach their goals of making a difference in their communities by helping others inflicted with similar circumstances. This year Mother’s Grace board member and Arizona’s First Lady, Angela Ducey, will chair the brunch alongside founder and president Michelle Fanger. “Mother’s Grace is truly a blessing to our community in service of families who have endured life tragedies,” says Ducey. “I have witnessed first-hand how Mother’s Grace stepped in immediately to ease the burden in an otherwise unbearable situation.” The Mother’s Grace Board is made-up professional women who can help other mother’s starting their own 501c3’s. Other board members joining Ducey and Fanger and proud to be part of the 2015 Mother’s Grace Brunch include, Sandy Metzler, Natalie Santaniello, Dawn Pacheco, Jackie Miller-Storey, Terri Buccino and Leanne Mariano. To get more information about the Mother’s Grace Brunch or to become a sponsor, send an email to mmmgrace@me.com or call 480.320.9466.

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Healing The World, One Mother At A Time

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Spend A Summer In Town At We-Ko-Pa

We-Ko-Pa Resort & Conference Center will offer a “Summer Splash Package” beginning April 30 and running through July 31 – perfect for an in-town getaway this summer. The cost of the Summer Splash Package is $129 per room/per night and includes: • $50 Food and Beverage Credit (Ahnala Mesquite Room, Room Service and/or Pool Bar & Grill) • $10 Casino Slot Play for New Fortune Club Members

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• $5 Casino Slot Play for Existing Fortune Club Members

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• The booking window is April 30 – June 30, with blackout dates July 3-4, and subject to availability (not valid with any other promotions or existing reservations). The Four Diamond resort destination boasts spectacular views of the McDowell Mountains, Red Mountain, Four Peaks and Superstition Mountains and colorful desert landscapes. Enjoy onsite dining at the Ahnala Restaurant and Lounge, offering a wide selection of contemporary Southwestern dishes cooked on an authentic mesquite grill. For more dining options head to the 24-hour Fort McDowell Casino featuring eight different restaurants or grab a bite to eat after a round of championship golf at the We-Ko-Pa Grill. Be pampered at the Amethyst Spa & Boutique where you can unwind and indulge in a variety of massages, facials and salon services. After a day at the spa, relax and enjoy pools and whirlpools, surrounded by mountain views. We-Ko-Pa Resort & Conference Center is located at 10438 North Fort McDowell Road in Scottsdale. For reservations or more information, call 480.789.5320 or visit www.wekoparesort.com.

Ignite Phoenix No. 17 Ignite Phoenix is an information exchange that fosters and inspires the Phoenix community and beyond to share, experience and enjoy different topics. Eighteen passionate speakers from diverse backgrounds and experiences each deliver a lighting-fast, five-minute presentation about a current project or favorite idea. There are presentations of all sorts – creative, cerebral, motivational, technical, philosophical and more – but they all have one thing in common: passion. The goal is for attendees to walk away from an Ignite event exhilarated, enlightened, moved and inspired to look at the world in a whole new light. Ignite Phoenix No. 17 will be held May 9, from 6:30-9:30pm, at Virginia G. Piper Theater at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. For more information, visit www.ignitephoenix.com.

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AJ’s Summer Wine Spectacular Tasting Event offers the opportunity to discover new wines in a fun, entertaining setting while supporting the arts. The event features tastings of more than 40 exceptional wines of value, all personally rated and selected by AJ’s cellar masters, who will be available to provide their expert recommendations for wine and food pairings. Tastings will be complemented with gourmet specialties from AJ’s, including artisan breads and cheeses, shrimp cocktail, sushi, delectable sweets and more. Guests will enjoy live music and a silent auction offering wines and other items from AJ’s and its partners. All proceeds from AJ’s Summer Wine Spectacular Tasting Event will benefit the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA). The event will be held in the Dayton Fowler Grafman Atrium of the Center for Performing Arts Saturday, May 30, from 2-4:30pm. The cost is $35 per person; $30 for members. Call 480.499.8587 for tickets. Visit www.scottsdaleperformingarts. org for additional information.

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Find Release This Summer At Talking Stick Talking Stick Resort’s Release Pool Party Chuckie series returns May 2. DJ’s scheduled for opening weekend include Chuckie (May 2) and Dash Berlin (May 3). Chuckie will showcase his signature mixing skills during the launch of the highly Dash anticipated summer pool Berlin party series. Chuckie is known for infusing elements of hip-hop into electro house music to create his very-own sound. Berlin rose to fame in 2007 with the release of the energetic track, “Til the Sky Falls Down.” The use of kicks and pulsating synths have made Berlin an international Trance leader on the Armada Music label. Release pool parties last all summer long, every Saturday and Sunday from 11am-6pm. Attendees must be 21 or older. For more information about the pool party series, upcoming DJ lineup, VIP cabana rentals or daybed reservations call 866.877.9897 or visit www. releasevip.com.

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Butterfly Wonderland Celebrates Two Years During the month of May, Butterfly Wonderland will host several events and activities in celebration of moms, teachers and the second anniversary of its opening. Other event activities include children’s face painting (weekends from 10am-4pm), Yoga in the Rainforest, food trucks and tastings and more. Events include:

May 10 – Happy Mother’s Day Moms receive a special butterfly gift when accompanied by their children or grandchildren. May 23-25 – Happy Second Birthday Butterfly Wonderland Come celebrate Butterfly Wonderland’s birthday from 9am-5pm.

May 12 & 26 – Yoga in the Rainforest Practice yoga surrounded by thousands of butterflies, 5:306:30pm. This hour-long class will guide attendees through a series of yoga poses that help build strength and flexibility. The cost is $20 per person. Call to register. Butterfly Wonderland is located at 9500 East Via de Ventura in Scottsdale. For more information or to register for events, call 480.800.3000 or visit www.butterfly wonderland.com.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo With Sprinkles Tequila has long been one of the cornerstones of Mexican culture. Now, residents can order a Mexican-inspired margarita cupcake at Sprinkles just in time for Cinco de Mayo. This tequila-key lime cake is topped with key lime frosting and a rim of fleur de sel, and adorned with a green and red modern dot. The cupcake is available May 1-21 at the Scottsdale location, 4501 North Scottsdale Road. Call 480.970.4321 or visit www.sprinkles.com for more information.

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May 2 – National Teacher Appreciation Day Educators will receive $3 off of admission and 15 percent off all purchases in café and retail; must provide teacher ID.

The complimentary event will include live music by Native American flautist Anthony Wakeman, food trucks, children’s games, a bouncy house, face painting, storytelling and live performances by the Butterfly Princess, Persephone Dimson. Food trucks will be on hand from 10am-4pm.

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MAYOR STANTON WRITES...

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By Mayor Greg Stanton

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For the three years now, I’ve made it my priority to build a local economy that works for everyone. To do that, we are creating good jobs with an economy rooted in innovation, and helping local businesses grow by exporting goods and services abroad. And we are planning for the future, continuing to build transportation infrastructure MAYOR that can handle our expected growth, and better City of Phoenix connect education and employment centers. 602.262.7111 We’re showing that when we take control of our www.phoenix.gov own destiny in Phoenix, we can accomplish great things. Our efforts to create a knowledge-based economy are already paying off. By creating the 28-acre downtown Biomedical Campus, we paved the way for the University of Arizona’s College of Medicine to open in Phoenix. In just a few months, the Arizona Cancer Center will open on the campus too – offering world-class treatment in the heart of our city. That single campus already produces an annual economic impact of $1.3 billion, and will grow to more than $3 billion a year in just a decade. Just imagine the possibilities on the 1,000-acre Arizona Biomedical Corridor we’re developing near Desert Ridge through a partnership with Arizona State University and the Mayo Clinic. We’ve already seen $300 million in investments on the corridor, with billions more to come. Phoenix’s economic progress has helped to encourage companies such as Uber, American Express, Aligned Energy and Banner Health to expand their local operations and create hundreds of new jobs. We’re successfully rebuilding strong ties with our number-one trading partner: Mexico. By opening the first Arizona-Mexico City Trade Office, we’re opening the doors for local companies to reach new markets and customers within Mexico’s emerging economy. And by becoming one of the first cities in the country to launch an Export Readiness Initiative, we’re giving Phoenix businesses the tools they need to go from “export curious” to “export serious.” Our work is paying off: Last year, Arizona’s exports to Mexico grew by 22 percent – and three-quarters of that growth came from Phoenix. To keep our economy going strong over the long-term, we must have the right infrastructure – especially transportation infrastructure. After all, our population is expected to double in the next 30 years – our streets and public transportation system must be ready to handle the growth. That’s why we have crafted the most comprehensive and ambitious transportation plan in our history – repairing hundreds of miles of aging city streets, creating 1,000 more miles of bike lanes, increasing bus routes and service hours, and tripling the city’s light rail system. This “all of the above” transportation plan gives residents more choices for how to get around. Our plan for light rail is particularly important as it will connect more neighborhoods with key employment and education centers, making it easier for students to get to class and for those who cannot afford a car to get to work. Better public transit, including further investment in the Dial-a-Ride service, will make it easier for seniors and individuals with disabilities to lead independent lives. Together, with continued investments in our local economy and our transportation infrastructure, we’re preparing for our city’s future. We’re rolling up our sleeves, taking the lead and building an economy that works for everyone.

New Sculpture Honors Local Television Legends Last month, the newly established Wallace and Ladmo Foundation was announced. This 501(c)3 non-profit will offer financial support and recognition to Arizona kids pursuing a career in the varied avenues of the performing arts. For those who grew up in the Valley between 1954 and 1989, chances are you started your morning with “The Wallace and Ladmo Show.” The comedic, off-beat trio, starring Wallace, Ladmo and Pat McMahon, were cherished by viewers for 36 years. Following the death of Bill “Wallace” Thompson in 2014, a few prominent members of the community wanted to find a way for A rendering of the sculpture to be erected in the inspiration and creativity of the show to live on – so Downtown Phoenix. they formed the Wallace and Ladmo Foundation. In honor of the show’s 36-year run, the Foundation has commissioned Arizona native and respected sculptor, Neil Logan, to produce a life-size sculpture of Wallace, Ladmo and Gerald to be placed on the grounds of the Herberger Theater as a gift to the city and state. Logan, began working on the piece on April 6 at 50 North 2nd Street, a storefront location provided by the Phoenix Convention Center, in full-view for everyone to observe the year-long process. The goal is to complete the sculpture on April 1 of 2016, the 62nd anniversary of the “Wallace and Ladmo Show” debut. The Foundation, in association with the Arizona Community Foundation’s 501(c)3 Status, will accept individual support from fans of the show through a crowd-funding link available through www.wallaceandladmofoundation.org.

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menus for each dinner with a focus on fresh, healthful and innovative seasonal ingredients to compliment the essence of each featured wine. The May 1 dinner will mark the finale of the 2014-15 dinner series and will feature Campuget wines from France. Producing Rhône Valley Grands Vins since 1942, the round Rhône stones, the Southern sun, the Mistral winds and the Syrah and Grenache grapes are the basic elements which form the identity of Campuget wines. Piero Mastroberardino of Mastroberardino Wines and Chef Each Insider’s View Dinner begins at 6:15pm Anthony DeMuro at the April 10 Insider’s View Dinner. with a wine reception, followed by a private dinner in the main dining room of Different Different Pointe of View, the AAA Four Pointe of View with views overlooking the city Diamond mountaintop restaurant renowned for lights. Reservations are required and available approachable fine dining with spectacular views for $99 per person, inclusive of dinner and wine of the Valley, hosts top winemakers from across pairings. To make a reservation for an upcoming the globe for seven exclusive Insider’s View Dinner Insider’s View dinner, call 602.866.6350. experiences starting this Fall. Different Pointe of View is located at the The monthly, chef-led dinners offer one of Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort, 11111 North the most up-close and intimate food and wine 7th Street in Phoenix. For more information, visit experiences in Phoenix. Limited to just 12 guests, www.tapatiocliffshilton.com. each Insider’s View Dinner begins with an outdoor wine reception hosted by the owner of the featured Editor’s note: read a review of the April event online vineyard, followed by a four- to five-course dinner now. Visit http://news.CITYSunTimes.com and prepared entirely tableside by Executive Chef click on the GET MORE link. Anthony DeMuro. DeMuro curates exclusive

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L-R: General managers Mark Hollowell and Stacy Koepsell and owner, Gary Heng

What’s Hot In Rock: We Rock AZ products and services such as polished Mexican Beach Pebbles, colorful fire glass, gabion wire baskets, engraved address markers, and, most recently, full-time crane service. In addition, delivery is often-times free with certain tonnages and distances. Koepsell says, “It’s exciting when we get to view before and after project photos and actually get to see how our landscape materials transformed someone’s home landscape into something really special to them.” We Rock AZ is located at 19636 North 20th Street in Phoenix. For more information, contact Koepsell at 602.569.3000 or stacy@we-rock-az. com or visit www.we-rock-az.com or www.blastingimpressions.rocks.

Author Event In 1993, Jen Lancaster hit the road with eight sorority sisters, heading to the Sunshine State to soak up the rays and experience the ultimate college Spring Break: killer tan lines; a one night stand; a hangover so rough she promised to never drink again; and, most importantly, memories to last a lifetime. She returned home regret-free. Well, except for that little tattoo on her ankle. More than 20 years later and now a New York Times bestselling author, Lancaster is determined to play out her 40s on a high note – tackling all those things she wishes she’d done by now. In her new memoir I Regret Nothing (New American Library Hardcover; May 5, 2015; $26.95) the wickedly acerbic Lancaster continues her documented quest for self-improvement with renewed vigor, and this time with a bucket list. The author will be in Phoenix Thursday, May 14, at Changing Hands Bookstore at 7pm. Changing Hands Bookstore is located at 300 West Camelback Road. For information, visit www.changinghands.com.

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Local landscape materials supplier, We Rock AZ, offering one of the Valley’s largest in-stock selection of surface select landscape boulders, continually strives to stay in tune with what’s hot in landscaping today. The office team, comprised of owner Gary Heng, and co-general managers Stacy Koepsell and Mark Hollowell, continues to add new products and services that add great looks and value to homes and commercial properties across the Valley. Count a nice assortment of landscape granites, decorative rip-raps, as well as sand, dirt and organic garden mulch among We Rock AZ’s landscape standards; and, add to the mix several newer, in-demand

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Phoenix Conservatory of Music Wins 2015 Governor’s Arts Award

L-R: David Gershenson, PCM Board Chair; Melissa Huckins, PCM Treasurer; Regina Nixon, PCM Executive Director; Nai Wang, PCM Past President; Susan Berk, Arts Advocate and Supporter; Stephanie Small, PCM Vice Chair; and Mr. Lee Berk, Past President, Berklee College of Music and Berklee City Music Network Originator.

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Phoenix Conservatory of Music celebrated the honor of being the 2015 Governor’s Arts Award for Arts Education Organization of the year. Learn more at www.phoenixconservatoryofmusic.org.

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Local Media Professional Releases First Book In his first foray into the book world, Tray Goodman provides practical, inspirational and oft times satirical commentary on enlightened ways to see oneself and others. Crushing Your Box – A Modern Guide to Finding and Improving Your Creative Positive Energy Force isn’t about disdain for rules. It’s about recognizing, interpreting and redefining those rules. Goodman’s insight focuses on acknowledging and accepting the boxes that may stand in the way of reaching one’s goals, then offers practical and tangible tools to reshape those boxes. Goodman has traveled to 40 countries working on documentaries like “Footprints of God” and other creative media projects, and has produced two full-length independent feature films with worldwide distribution. He has worked numerous live TV broadcasts for the NFL, NBA and MLB, and has logged many hours for all major networks, ESPN, CNN and The History Channel. Goodman is also executive producer of the sci-fi comedy web series “Voyage Trekkers,” and producer/host of “Inside Creative Minds,” “Cool in Your Zip” and “Great Food, Good Neighbors.” Crushing Your Box was born of Tray’s many travels and experiences. Learn more at www.wecrushthebox.com. Read the “Dog-Eared Review” online now at news.citysuntimes.com/ category/get-more.

Join the Chamber for breakfast Tuesday, May 5, at the Moon Valley Café, 502 East Thunderbird Road, from 7-8:30am for A.M. Networking. Present a 30 second commercial and enjoy open networking. NPCC will hold its monthly Resource & Networking Luncheon Tuesday, May 12, at Moon Valley Country Club, from 11:00am-1:30pm. The Moon Valley Country Club is located at 151 West Moon Valley Drive.

The monthly Mix & Mingle will be Thursday, May 21, at Blue Martini, 5455 E High Street, from 5:30-7:30pm. The fourth Tuesday networking luncheon will be held Thursday, May 26, at Upper Crust Wine Bar, 20235 North Cave Creek Road from 11:00am-1:30pm. To register for any event or to see a complete listing of the Chamber’s events, visit www.northphoenixchamber.com/events. For more information, call 602.482.3344.

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Spring Performance At Ballet Arizona School of Ballet Arizona presents Spring Performance, May 30-31, to provide a glimpse of the progression in ballet training – from beginning students to advanced-level students on the verge of professional careers. The Spring Performance demonstrates the School’s accomplishments throughout the year and gives audiences the rare opportunity to experience a performance by the next generation of Ballet Arizona. Students perform works choreographed for professional companies and ballets specially created for them to showcase their amazing talent and training. For more information, visit www.balletaz.org.

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Desert Botanical Garden (DBG) will host Southwest Shakespeare Company’s special presentation of SpellBound! May 7-24. An evil stepmother and a father who’s not much better, a wronged love, jealousy, revenge, magic potions, villains in disguise, a valiant heroine, all culminating in a live battle onstage, Spellbound will keep audiences spellbound, in this 90 minute, heart-stopping production. Join the Company for this improbable and magical romance, under the stars – a world premiere adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Cymbeline is

a fully-professional production with top classical actors. Performances take place at 8pm at the DBG Event Plaza. Guests can purchase food from Fabulous Food Fine Catering and Events, and a full cash bar will be available. Ticket does not include food or beverages. Limited tickets are available. Advanced ticket purchase recommended. Desert Botanical Garden is located at 1201 North Galvin Parkway, Phoenix. For additional information, call 480.435.6868 or visit www.swshakespeare.org.

Phoenix Boys Choir Teams With Symphony Residents will have three opportunities this month to enjoy an evening with the Phoenix Boys Choir, Maestro Tito Muñoz and the Phoenix Symphony Chorus. Maestro Muñoz will conduct a beautiful and diverse choral repertoire: Vaughan Williams’ “Magnificat;” Brahms: “Schicksalslied” (Song of Destiny), op. 54; Kodály’s Psalmus hungaricus, op. 13. The performances will be held May 7 at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30pm, and May 8-9 at Phoenix Symphony Hall, 7:30pm. For more information, call 602.495.1999 or visit www.phoenixsymphony.org.

On Mother’s Day, from 9am-3pm, Sierra Bonita Grill will be serving its signature Southwestern brunch dishes, plus specials that have been created for the occasion.

Popular selections include the Southwestern Benedict: panko crusted eggs atop green chile beer biscuits, topped with Cure 81 Ham, and roasted poblano hollandaise, served with roasted root vegetables ($14). The Atole Pinon Hotcakes are griddled blue corn masa and toasted pinenuts cakes, topped with strawberry butter, served with bacon ($10). The Cowboy Hash features roasted root vegetables tossed with Schrieners linguisa sausage and chorizo, topped with fried eggs, salsa

verde and salsa fresca ($12). Specials created just for the occasion include a Crab Cakes Benedict, with crispy crab cakes atop green chile biscuits, then topped with a lemon-chipotle hollandaise sauce, served with a side of grilled asparagus and roasted Peruvian purple

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potatoes ($15). Mom can also indulge with the Pan Seared Wild Grouper, served with saffron rice-quinoa croquets, vine ripened tomatoes, grilled asparagus, and a roasted tomato aioli. Complete the brunch with a $15 Bloody Mary or Mimosa special. Sierra Bonita Grill is located at 6933 North 7th Street in Phoenix. For reservations, call 602.264.0700 or visit www.sierrabonitagrill.com.

May NAWBO Meeting

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The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), Phoenix Chapter, will hold its next monthly meeting Wednesday, May 13, from 11:30am1pm at Phoenix Country Club. Attendees will enjoy networking, lunch and presentation by keynote speaker Allison Maslan, CEO of Allison Maslan International, a global business mentoring company. The topic is “Six Steps to Building Your Business Empire.” Phoenix Country Club is located at 2901 North 7th Street in Phoenix. Cost of the event is $38 for members and $48 for guests. Register at www.nawbophx.org.

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Music in May Concert Series Anthem’s Music in May returns for the 13th year to the ACC Community Park Amphitheater every Friday throughout May. This year, the popular outdoor concert series features hits from yesteryear and current pop hits, country, jazz and more. Open to the public, each show is from 7-9pm. Admission and parking are free. Attendees at this family-friendly event are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs, picnics and flashlights. Food trucks return for the opening week

of the series for the third straight year, offering a variety of dinner options. The Anthem Youth Advisory Council (AYAC) will have a free S’mores Station set up during the first concert, as well. An ice cream truck will be on site at the remainder of the concerts. The lineup includes: May 1: Affinity May 8: Tommy Holloway May 15: Shining Star May 22: AZ Dueling Pianos May 29: Daisy Train

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Music in May draws about 2,500 spectators each week. Special Events Director Michele DeMichele says, “Music in May is a good example of what makes Anthem the special place that it is. Neighbors, family and friends all turn out to catch up, relax and enjoy fantastic live music under the stars.” For additional information, call 623.742.6050 or visit www.onlineatanthem.com/music-may.

Memorial Day Service The 2015 Anthem Memorial Day ceremony will be held Monday, May 25, beginning at 10am, at the Anthem Community Park. The event will include a keynote address, a P.O.W and M.I.A ceremony, tribute to the 26 veterans commemorated at the memorial, musical performance by ProMusica Arizona and taps. Seating is limited, lawn chairs are welcome. For more information, visit www.onlineatanthem.com/anthem-veterans-memorial.

MTA Announces Summer Performing Arts Programs Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) will hold summer productions and workshops for performers ages three to 18, including the no-cut Schoolhouse Rock LIVE! Jr., the very popular Summer Performing Arts Institute (SPAI), and MTA Minis. Participants will learn from award-winning, experienced directors, vocal directors and choreographers, many of whom will also be directing shows for the upcoming season. “MTA offers something for youth of all ages and experience this summer, from a full-scale musical production to intensive workshops and minis program,” says Jackie Hammond, MTA’s producing artistic director. Summer programs include: • Schoolhouse Rock LIVE! Jr. – The no-cut production is for ages eight to 14 and runs June 8-19; Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm. The cost is $325. • Summer Performing Arts Institute – The program is for ages six to 18 and runs July 20-31, Monday-Friday, 9am-1:30pm. The cost is $375. • MTA Minis Summer Session – The program is for ages three to five and runs July 27-31, Monday-Friday, 2-3:30pm. The cost is $95.

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All workshops will be held at Musical Theatre of Anthem, 42323 North Vision Way, Anthem. Payment is due upon registration, and a 10 percent sibling discount is available. Space is limited. Register online at www.musical theatreofanthem.org.

2015 Spirit of Carefree Award Given To Former Mayor

MAYOR PETERSON WRITES... By Mayor Les Peterson

The Spirit of Carefree Award, underwritten by Sanderson Lincoln, is an annual award given to an individual who shows above-and-beyond dedication to the community and its residents. In March, the Town of Carefree chose its second annual recipient, David Schwan. The former mayor was selected based on his 12 years of service on the Carefree Town Council, Planning and Zoning Committee and as the town’s mayor. The dedicated public servant stepped down in early February, after being diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The award celebrated his work in office and what he helped Carefree accomplish over the past 12 years. The Town of Carefree partnered with the Sonoran Arts League for the annual presentation of the award. The presentation was held in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of the Sonoran Arts League Art Festival and League member and artist Peggy Pettigrew Stewart handcrafted the glass sculpture Spirit of Carefree Award. Vice Mayor John Crane, accepted the award on Schwan’s behalf as he was out of town and proudly read a letter that had been presented to Schwan form the Town’s water company. Melissa Price, Town Councilwoman presented the honorable mention awards to those who have contributed to Carefree in significant ways over the past year. This year’s honorable mention recipients are Jo Gemmill, Bob Gemmill, Lyn Hitchons, Herbie Hitchons, Roberta Toombs-Rechlin, Holly Bergman, Glenn Miller and Manny Gonzales. For more information, visit www.visitcarefree.com.

Cibo Celebrates New Remodel Cibo e Vino announced the opening of its newly remodeled restaurant. Executive chef and owner, John Collura, has doubled the size of the venue from 2,200 to 4,500 square feet. The spacious restaurant can now seat a total of 225 people inside and outside. A new patio was added out front with brightly colored umbrellas and a bar that seats 30. The side patio is covered and great for private parties. Catch a favorite game on one of the nine flat screen, high definition TVs behind the bar while enjoying a refreshing cocktail from their fully stocked bar. Happy hour is 11am-6pm daily and all day on Sunday. Sink your teeth into some of the savory menu items like the Short Ribs or Lamb Chops. There is no disputing that executive chef Collura knows his Italian food. Collura may have been a Brooklyn

boy but his roots start back in Sicily where his great-great-grandmother came to the United States on a boat through Ellis Island in 1905. Nana Coni, as Collura called her, cooked for the entire family once a week until she was 95 years old and the chef learned to cook with her every Sunday. Cibo e Vino is located at the southwest corner of Scottsdale Road and Carefree Highway in the Terravita Marketplace complex at 34522 North Scottsdale Road, Suite D1. To find out more, visit www.ciboevinoaz.com or call 480.595.6600.

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The Carefree Town government recently received an invitation from the U.S. Naval Command College to address a group of 51 flag level naval, marine and air force officers from 50 countries around the world, gathered for a conference at the Carefree Resort and Conference Center. Below are excerpts from that welcoming address: “Thank you for coming to Carefree. It is an honor to MAYOR welcome such distinguished group of military officers. Town of Carefree Recently you visited the Hoover Dam. Water that 480.488.3686 passed through the Hoover Dam approximately four www.carefree.org weeks ago comprises approximately 50 percent of the water that comes out of Carefree faucets today. It flows down the Colorado River and a part of this water is then diverted to Carefree through a series of open canals and large pipes through the Central Arizona Project. Venture into our town and talk with our citizens, where you would find many people who have traveled and written, spent time in the diplomatic corps and served in the military. You will find people who listen attentively, enjoy other cultures, are anxious to learn from others and yearn for an opportunity to share their experiences and perspectives. Wander our streets, where you will find our beautiful garden located in the center of Carefree. Even our street names will bring a smile to your face: Easy Street and Ho Hum Road, and streets named Nonchalant Ave and Lucky Lane. While people come from different backgrounds, cultures and beliefs, we all appreciate many of the same things. Things like educational and career opportunities, security for our families and being able to transfer to our children an appreciation of the proud elements of each of our countries and its history, and our values and beliefs. So, when you leave Carefree, I encourage you to take the memory of Carefree with you and to return whenever you can.”

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Final DFT Youth Production Of Season Desert Foothills Theater (DFT), a division of the Foothills Community Foundation, continues to celebrate its 40th season with its last youth theater production of the season, The Wizard of Oz, which runs May 8-17. Written by L. Frank Baum, The Wizard of Oz has been thrilling families for generations. The showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main character, Dorothy, dreams of escape from her dreary life, but she never expects what is waiting for her when a cyclone transports her and her house from Kansas to the Land of Oz. Directed by MarkAlan C. Clemente with music direction by Daniel Kurek, this DFT version of the show includes songs from the popular movie that starred Judy Garland. Kayla Dobbs as Dorothy. Photo by Wade Moran Over the years, Desert Foothills Theater has increased Oz are at 7pm Friday and Saturday, its commitment to providing and at 2pm on Sunday, on the main educational opportunities for young stage of Cactus Shadows Fine Arts actors throughout the North Valley. Center, 33606 North 60th Street, in The non-profit recently added a North Scottsdale. There is no show fourth location for classes and on Friday, May 15. Tickets range from workshops at the Episcopal Church $15 to $24. of the Nativity on Miller Road in order DFT and the English Rose Tea to provide easy access for families Room also will host a Munchkin Tea living in the Sonoran Hills, Grayhawk, Party in the theater lobby on Sunday, DC Ranch, Tatum Ranch, Desert May 10, at 12:30pm. A delicious Ridge and other nearby communities. traditional English tea will be served In addition, DFT provides a full as actors from the show entertain series of summer camps and an and Dorothy reads a story. Tickets for advanced summer theater drama the Munchkin Tea Party are $10. The project. Young artists ages three to May 10 show also will include a post25 will find something for them this performance Q&A. summer at DFT. For more information, visit www. Performances for The Wizard of dftheater.org or call 480.488.1981.

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Desert Foothills YMCA will host its annual support campaign May 7. Frames for Families is a fun, community fundraising campaign in which teams secure donations to support their quest to bowl 100 frames at the Desert Ridge Dave & Buster’s bowling alley. Proceeds raised from this campaign benefit individuals and families touched by the Desert Foothills Family YMCA. Teams are comprised of one team captain and up to seven additional participants. Each team has a fundraising goal of $2,500 in support of them bowling a collective 100 frames on May 7 from 6-9pm. Not all team members have to bowl on May 7, however each team must bowl 100 frames. Therefore the more bowlers, the fewer games bowled by each person at the bowl-a-thon. Food and unlimited non-alcoholic beverages will be provided, as will a cash bar. Bowling begins promptly at 6:30pm. A wide array of prizes will be awarded, including: • Team who raises the most money

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• Most creative bowling uniforms • Person who secures the highest single donation • Team with the highest 100 frames score • Bowler with the most strikes

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Desert Foothills YMCA is located at 34250 North 60th Street in Scottsdale. For more information, call 480.596.9622 or visit http://valleyymca.org/location/ desert-foothills-family-ymca.

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Carefree Welcomes Baroness The mayor of Carefree, Les Peterson, welcomed the Honorable Baroness Jill Knight of Collingtree by kicking off the “Tea on Tax Day” afternoon event at the English Rose Tea Room, hosted by Jo Gemmill, owner. Attendees traveled as far as 50 miles to listen to one of the very first female politicians share her most memorable stories of knowing the Queen of England, Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher to name a few, during her 49 years of service in Parliament.

“It isn’t everyday we have the honor of hosting a Baroness who has achieved a lifetime of worldly political service and inspiration,” expressed Mayor Peterson, as he gifted her a commemorative medallion representing the Town of Carefree seal. The Baroness continued to address questions from the audience pertaining to today’s political environment, the differences in our election process and her lifetime list of accolades. In 1964, Her Majesty

Queen Elizabeth bestowed the MBE (Member of the British Empire) for the Baroness’s political and public service and again in 1985 as a DBE (Dame Commander of the British Empire), the female equivalent of knighthood. The Honorable Baroness Knight currently is the president of Sulgrave Manor, the ancestral home of President George Washington in England. She regularly visits the United States to discuss the historic significance of the 400 year-old historic English site once owned by President Washington’s great-great grandfather, Lawrence. Next year she will celebrate 50 years of service in Parliament. For more information, go to www.visitcarefree.com.

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Honorable Baroness Jill Knight with Carefree Mayor Les Peterson

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Cave Creek Unified School District (CCUSD) Superintendent Dr. Debbi Burdick will host informal coffees for the CCUSD community. Coffee & Conversation will be held at the District office, 33016 North 60th Street in Scottsdale. The next event will be held May 7 at 9am. Those wishing to attend should RSVP one week prior to jscotto@ccusd93.org. For additional information, call 480.575.2016 or visit www.ccusd93.org.

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Agency Owner Earns Prestigious Designation

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As a business owner and involved citizen in the Cave Creek and Carefree area, Allstate exclusive agency owner Rebecca Niessink has been designated an Allstate Premier Agency for 2015. The Allstate Premier Agency designation is bestowed upon fewer than half of Allstate’s nearly 10,000 agency owners across the country. This designation is presented to Allstate agency owner Niessink for her outstanding business performance and commitment to putting customers at the center of her agencies’ work. “The Premier Agency designation is not only about Niessink’s successful business results,” says Jim Turner, regional sales leader for Allstate. “The honor also demonstrates Niessink’s commitment to delivering an accessible, knowledgeable and personal customer experience.” The Cave Creek agency is located at 29834 North Cave Creek Road, Suite 132, and the Carefree agency is located at 36889 North Tom Darlington Drive, Suite C9. Niessink can be reached at 480.419.6071 and 480.275.6956.

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God And The Grain Truck I have a vivid memory of a open us to the awe and love of the spiritual experience when I was a extraordinary. This was a numinous teenager and at the time, I didn’t call moment that I have remembered and it spiritual, but I knew it was special. treasured over the decades. I felt a deep connection to The lasting value of that something that was beyond experience is knowing that I am me and at the same time not alone in our universe. Even in seemed to be within me. the face of threatening things in It was an early August my life and world tragedies, I know evening, and I was helping that deep down I am connected my uncle harvest wheat. to the eternal beyond me. That He was running the big ALLEN NOHRE eternal something is called by Writer machine called a combine, many names: the Divine, the and I was waiting in the grain truck Tao, Shekinah, Yahweh, Brahman for him to arrive and dump a hopper and Allah. full of wheat into the truck. Facing Carl Jung, the Swiss psychiatrist, west, I was looking out across the when asked if he believed in God, field to the rolling hills beyond a famously said, “I could not say I small prairie river. As the sun was believe. I know!” He went on to disappearing into the horizon, I had say, “I have had the experience a strong feeling of being connected of being gripped by something to the wonder of the earth in front that is stronger than myself, of me and the vastness of the something that people call God.” The universe beyond. presence of God can even be felt by a Millions of people have similar teenager in a grain truck. special experiences in response to sunsets, the birth of a child, freedom Allen Nohre lives in Carefree with his from addiction and other experiences wife, Kathie. He is a writer at Terros that break through the ordinary and and can be reached at anohre@cox.net.

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Veterans Services Mobile Office One-on-one assistance from a Veterans Administration case manager is available every Tuesday from 9:30-11:30am at Desert Foothills Library. The events will provide referrals to communitybased organizations with funding assistance, as well as employment assistance. No registration is required. Desert Foothills Library is located at 38443 North Schoolhouse Road in Cave Creek. Contact David Willis at 602.861.0496, Extension 1038, with any questions.

Chamber Events In May The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce will hold a Mexican Fiesta Mixer Wednesday, May 13, from 5:30-7pm. Hosted by Q Financial Inc., the event will be held at Almarte by Keystone Homes, 7471 Hum Road in Carefree. Appetizers, margaritas, wine and beer will be served. The Chamber’s next Business Breakfast will be held Thursday, May 28, from 8-9:30am, at Harold’s Corral, 6895 East Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. The cost is $7 for members and $10 for non-members. For information, call 480.488.3381 or visit www.carefreecavecreek.org.

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Library To Hold Youth Summer Spanish Classes

Store manager Lena McCoy presents head librarian David Court with a check from the Gold Mine Thrift Shop at a Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce event. Funds raised went towards summer Spanish classes and other community youth programs at the Desert Foothills Library.

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The Desert Foothills Library is offering free, summer Spanish classes for youth ages eight to 11. The program runs June 9 through July 30, from 10am12pm, at 38443 North Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek. Space is limited and registration closes on June 5. To register call 480.488.2286 and ask for Colleen Crowley. Funded by the Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church, with money raised by its Gold Mine Thrift Shop, this program welcomes children with little to no Spanish language experience to learn a new language. “Over 70 percent of the Gold Mine’s funds stay in the community,” says thrift shop manager Lena McCoy, “It’s a ‘help your neighbor’ philosophy. We love seeing our funds put into action to benefit those around us, and the library makes that happen. It’s a beautiful facility with amazing programs for all ages.” Classes will be taught by qualified language instructor Alma Garza, who has taught Spanish in both the United States and Mexico. Students will learn basic vocabulary and grammar, and practice conversational Spanish in a relaxed classroom setting. Attendance is required. Students who miss more than one class may need to give up their spot to a waiting student. Children who complete the seven week program will be given a book or CD, as well as a certificate. No classes will be held July 7 and 9. Visit www.desertfoothillslibrary.org for details.

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Celebrate Mom At Venues Venues Café will be offering a Mother’s Day Brunch with an ala carte menu and bottomless mimosa or bubbles. With menu starter items such as The Decadent Crepe, Grilled Watermelon Salad, Mother’s Day Egg Platter, Huevos Rancheros and Prince Edward Island Mussels Marinière; and entrées ranging from Grilled Halibut, Seared Scallops and Airline Pheasant to Mum’s Vegetable Nest and Vegetable Napoleon (and too many more to mention), Venues is sure to please Mom on her day. Desserts will put the cherry on top (literally) with Cherry Chocolate Mousse, Poached Apricots, Caramelized Pineapple Crème Brulee, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with berries and Grey Goose Cherry Noir Chocolate Sauce and assorted gelatos. Brunch will be served from 9am-4pm Sunday, May 10. Reservations recommended. Call 480.595.9909. Venues Café is located at 34 Easy Street in Carefree. For more information, visit www.venuescafe.com.

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Celebrating Our Desert Landscape

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off with dancing under the stars to country music by Western Fusion and dancers from Fred Astaire Dance Studios. Dress for the evening is casual or Western attire – but be prepared for cool evening temperatures. The event will be held Saturday, May 2, from 5-10pm. Tickets are $250 per person. Contact Sonia Perillo, executive director, at 480.488.6131 or sperillo@dflt.org, for information. Desert Foothills Land Trust connects people to nature by working with communities and partners to conserve and steward sensitive lands and species for the survival of our fragile Sonoran Desert. For information, visit www.dflt.org.

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The Desert Foothills Land Trust will celebrate 20 years and host its 2015 Sonoran Stars fundraising event at the new Desert Foothills event venue. Located near Jomax and Scottsdale roads, behind McDonald’s Ranch, the venue provides the luxurious comfort Sonoran Stars is known for, as well as the direct connection to the desert environment that the organization and its supporters are working to protect. Guest will enjoy an open bar, appetizers, silent auction, gourmet dinner prepared by Chef Tony Rea, Wild At Heart’s dramatic rehabilitated raptor release, live auction with auctioneer Letitia Frye, capped

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Harold’s Turns 80 In September

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By Mayor Vincent Francia

The dust has settled. The bronco horses and ill-tempered bulls have gone home. The rodeo grounds are silent. However, a few words of thanks, compliments and extended applause are in order. Events like the Fiesta Days Rodeo, which benefit Cave Creek in multiple ways, do not happen by MAYOR Town of Cave Creek making a wish. They happen because of volunteers, many of them, to make the 480.488.1400 www.cavecreek.org rodeo not only an event of recognition (the Fiesta Days Rodeo is among the Top Five of small rodeos in the country), but also a source Cave Creek Pride. Heading the list of volunteers is rodeo organizer Traci Casale. A no-nonsense cowgirl with a welcoming smile, the right tilt to her hat and the ability to organize from detail to spectacle, Traci is the driving force behind the rodeo. Traci is, however, not alone. Standing with her is an army of volunteers, dedicated to doing whatever needs to be done in order to make the rodeo better than the previous year. They define success by not resting on their laurels and have done so since the inception of the rodeo in 1977. On Saturday night, the second of the three-day rodeo run, the stands were wall to wall people. The rodeo has become a high-energy production, choreographed to the minute with rock music accompanying the performances and a jumbotron screen to follow the action and to gasp a second time at the replay. Everyone was entertained. It comes as no surprise, then, that work has already started for Fiesta Days Rodeo 2016. Traci and her volunteers will catch their collective breath and then reignite their energies to make next year’s rodeo even better than the great one we just had. Traci and volunteers: On behalf of the Council and the Town of citizens we serve, we cannot thank you enough.

Seeks memorabilia and reunion with community In anticipation of its 80th anniversary in who would have attended the school from 1950 September, Harold’s Cave Creek Corral is to 1983. The school reunion will take place at reaching out to the public to re-connect with Harold’s September 17. former employees for a One of the state’s oldest special reunion, line up old restaurants – where several bands and musicians for Western movies were filmed, a festive musical weekend Dick Van Dyke played the and invite couples who met drums and four Steelers there to share their stories Super Bowl parties were held of how they met. It’s all part – Harold’s has a colorful, rich of a month-long celebratory history. series of events that will A man named Johnny Dick Van Dyke playing the drums at Harold’s. take place in September to Walker built the original commemorate eight lorestructure of Harold’s Corral filled decades of dining, in 1935. Back then it was entertainment and fun. known as The Cave Creek Former employees, Corral Bar, and it became musicians that played at popular with patrons who Harold’s and couples that spent their days building met there are encouraged Bartlett and Horseshoe to contact the restaurant Dams. There were seven bars at haroldscorral@gmail. in Cave Creek at that time, com for more details about The original A-frame structure. but by 1947, when the dams what is being planned. Among the many festive were finished and the workers left, The Corral anniversary events planned for September was the only bar that survived. are an employee reunion, Love Corral night, Somewhere around 1950, Harold and Ruth History Dinner and the big 80th Birthday Bash Gavagan purchased the building, changing the (September 26-27). name to Harold’s Cave Creek Corral. Though The restaurant is also seeking old photos Harold passed many years ago, and ownership has that will be considered for a special display to changed just three times, the restaurant’s current be unveiled in September. Those interested in owners continue the legend with delicious food, sharing old photos should either send scanned live entertainment, and a unique hospitality that photos to evelyn@cavecreekmuseum.com or can only be experienced first-hand. call Cave Creek Museum at 480.488.2764. In Harold’s Corral is located at 6895 East Cave addition, the Museum is planning a reunion Creek Road in Cave Creek. For information, call of Cave Creek Elementary School students 480.488.1906 or visit www.haroldscorral.com.

Cartwright’s History Dinners Return

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Beginning in May, residents can embark on a journey and become immersed in the flavor of the Old West at the fifth annual series of Cartwright’s Sonoran Ranch House History Dinners presented by Sanderson Lincoln. There are no better story spinners than Marshall Trimble, Bob “Boze” Bell, Wyatt Earp, Dolan Ellis and Lance Polingyouma, and there is no better place to fill one’s belly while getting an earful than at Cartwright’s, where the accolades are piled higher than the tall tales you’ll hear. Every other Wednesday through October, starting May 13, enjoy no-host cocktails at 5pm, gourmet dinner served at 6pm sharp and history presentations/discussions at 7pm. The cost is $55 per person plus sales tax and 18 percent gratuity for a three-course meal with an appetizer, entrée and dessert. Beverages are extra. Call 480.488.8031 for reservations. No online reservations available for these special events. Cartwright’s Sonoran Ranch House is located at 6710 East Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. For more information, visit www.cartwrightssonoranranchhouse.com.

The Desert Foothills Library hosts a number of events each month for adults and children in the Carefree and Cave Creek area. A few of the highlights are listed below. For a complete list of May events, visit www.desertfoothillslibrary. org. To register for events, call 480.488.2286, except where noted otherwise. Desert Foothills Library is located at 38443 North Schoolhouse Road in Cave Creek.

How You Can Maximize Your Social Security & Other Retirement Income Saturday, May 2; 10:30am-12pm • Learn how to coordinate benefits with your spouse to maximize your potential income • How to integrate Social Security with other sources of retirement income • What the Social Security office doesn’t tell you • How to increase retirement income even if you take Social Security at age 62 • Don’t assume that claiming Social Security at 62 is your best option Presented by Dr. Harold Wong, PhD Economics.

Monday Movies at the Library Every Monday, 3-5pm (Except May 25) New releases, with a foreign film once each month. Team Job Search Introductory Workshop Mondays, May 4 and 18; 9:30am-12pm Thursday, May 14; 4:30-7pm Applying for jobs but not getting any responses? A Team Job Search introductory workshop will introduce attendees to unique, cutting-edge methods that will reinvent the way one looks for work. Individual meetings will then help guide in finding the right individual job. Those who complete the program report a 98 percent job-finding success rate in three months vs. the 10-month national average. For more information, or to register for an introductory class on any one of the dates above, email new@teamjobsearch. com. Sponsored by the Foothills Food Bank and Desert Foothills Library. Mystery Tea Panel Discussion Friday, May 8; 1-3pm Featuring Carolyn Hart, celebrating

Fiction Book Club Tuesday, May 12; 10am-12pm Discussion of Orphan Train by Christina Baker Cline. No registration. Art Nosh Afternoons: Andy Warhol Friday, May 15; 2-3:30pm Guests will enjoy a presentation by art historian Sherry Koopot, as well as tea and gourmet treats. The cost is $10. Memoir Writing Group Thursday, May 21; 10-11:30am The group meets monthly to establish goals, set personal writing schedules, share stories and receive constructive feedback. For guidelines, email Elena Pavlova at elepavlova@mac. com. No registration.

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Music Appreciation Friday, May 1; 4-5:30pm Fran Rosenthal, music enthusiast, will educate and entertain, as she takes guests on a tour of music throughout history at her final program of the season. May’s topic is “Music for Spring” and features examples of music with focus on that season.

Tech Help Desk Most Saturdays; 12-3pm Get help with technology-related questions from teen volunteers. Bring device and check in at the front desk. No appointments, but call before going in, to confirm that a volunteer knowledgeable about a particular device is available.

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the publication of the 25th book in her Death on Demand series, along with Kate Carlisle’s Bibliophile Mystery series; Laura DiSilverio’s Book Club series; Judith Janeway’s Valentine Hill series; and Jenn McKinlay’s Cupcake Bakery Mystery series. Join the authors for a panel discussion, while enjoying tea and gourmet treats in a social setting. Presented in partnership with The Poisoned Pen. The cost is $15 and includes a signed copy of a paperback from one of the authors.

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Archaeology Society Meeting

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The Desert Foothills Chapter of the Arizona Archaeology Society, based in Cave Creek, meets September through May on the second Wednesday of each month in Cave Creek, and features well known guest lecturers during these meetings. The meetings are open to the general public at no cost. The topic for the May 13 meeting is “Southeastern Utah,” especially famous archaeologically for its spectacular rock art panels, which date from at least the middle Archaic to the Historic period using both pictograph and petroglyph techniques. The people responsible for these panels and glyphs were archaic hunter-gatherers that eventually adopted a form of agriculture with hunting. The Fremont Cultural Tradition is thought to be distinct from eastern and western Anasazi traditions, the Colorado River serves as the primary boundary line between them. After 800 AD in the regions west and northwest of the Chacoan World on the Freemont people are an open scientific question as are the relationships of the Fremont populations to their eastern neighbors in the Wyoming Basin and Southern Rockies, and their Great Basin neighbors to the west. Archaeology of Southeastern Utah and Related Areas discusses these marginalized prehistoric populations in southeastern Utah. The presenter, Dr. Wilcox, completed a BA in anthropology at Beloit College in 1966, began graduate school at SUNY Alabany and finished his Ph.D. in Anthropology at the University of Arizona in 1977. Recently, Dr. Wilcox worked extensively with the Verde Valley Archaeological Society, Arizona Site Stewards and Verde Valley Archaeology Center as a proponent of avocational groups. He was named Arizona Archaeological Society Professional Archaeologist of the Year in 2008, received the 2007 Byron S. Cummings Award from the Arizona Archaeological and Historical Society and 2009 the Arizona Governor’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

Cave Creek Unified School District (CCUSD) announced that the Lowell Observatory Camps for Kids (LOCKs) for preschool age children will be integrated into Child’s Play Preschool this August 2015 at the Desert Sun Academy in Cave Creek. The LOCKs preschool program features fun, hands-on science investigations designed to teach preschool-age children about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Call 480.575.2074 for more information about how to register a child for this STEM preschool program. For additional information, visit www.ccusd93.org.

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Hormone Education Events

thyroid, adrenals, progesterone and estrogen and how it all works. Everyone is welcome to attend. To RSVP, visit the Chambers Clinic’s Facebook page, send an email to cbaus@chambersclinic.com or call 602.722.5627. Attendees are asked to donate non-perishable goods for admission. All donations will go to Foothills Food Bank. Additional Hormone Education Events include Natural Bio-Identical Hormones, to be held Thursday, August 20, at Sicfit North Scottsdale and Hormone Balancing for Everyone, Thursday, October 29, at Grayhawk Golf Club. Both events run from 7-9:30pm. For more information, visit www. chambersclinic.com.

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Chambers Clinic presents a series of free Hormone Education Events; the first event, Menopause and Andropause will be held Thursday, May 14, from 7-9:30pm at Rudy Dragone’s Residential Tent, 6748 East Lone Mountain Road, Cave Creek. Valley residents (both women and men) are invited to attend and learn about hormones and how to stress less, sleep more, while managing weight and balancing sex drive. Enjoy gourmet appetizers and beverages during the event. Angelina Alejandro, NMD from Chambers Clinic, will present nationally acclaimed bioidentical hormone replacement expert Rudy Dragone. Dragone will teach attendees about hormone imbalances and how to address depression, low sex-drive, memory-loss and weight management. Dragone offers hope, help and healing through education and the proper use of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Attend the event to learn what can be done about testosterone,

Cave Creek Home Expo

The first ever Cave Creek Home Expo takes place Saturday, May 2, at Stage Coach Village. This one day show will feature many of Cave Creek’s furniture and home furnishing businesses, all in one beautiful outdoor market. Meet the owners of more than 20 businesses all in one location. Get answers to home furnishing questions, get inspired and get new ideas for home and garden, and enjoy fine art from The Sonoran Art League. Participating businesses include A Couple of Green Thumbs, AZ Foothills Painting, AZ Pavers, Brenmar’s Barn, Big Bronco Western Furniture Home, Buffalo Bill’s Trading Post, Carefree Floors, Inc., El Toro Loco, Red Truck Trading Company, Retablo Furnishings, Sonoran World LLC, Spur Cross Trading Post, The Lazy Lizard, The Town Dump and Valerie’s Furniture & Accent. Stage Coach Village is located at 7100 East Cave Creek Road. The event runs from 9am-5pm. For more information, visit www.cavecreekhomeexpo.com.

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Arizona’s “Outrageous” Historian Publishes New Book Arizona historian, author, publisher, illustrator and Emmy-winning director and host, Bob Boze Bell, can put a story to just about anything he does, and his True West Moments are no exception. It all started on a journey taken when participating in a writer’s conference in 2002 in Gunnison, Colorado. Given the opportunity to take a side field trip, Boze Bell chose to ride on a bouncing school bus, up the mountain that was destination – Tin Cup, an old western ghost town. Where else could he find a captive audience that he could regale with his favorite stories? According to the author, “We were in the back of the bus and I started talking about being on the movie set of Tombstone (1993) and Wyatt Earp (1994). About half way up the mountain, the bus stopped and we all got out to see a woman setting up a tripod in front of a broken down cabin. On top of the tripod she mounted a big ol’ video camera. A guy with a clipboard, standing next to her, asked me to come forward and look into the camera and talk about Wyatt Earp movies just like I had been talking on the bus. Fifteen minutes later, Jeff Hildebrandt – a producer at the Westerns Channel – told me to shut up and we got back on the bus and went on up the mountain.” This was the beginning of his “True West Moments,” which have been published almost daily for the better part of 10 years; 75 of them have been filmed. Now, Boze Bell has published a new book, True West Moments, Where Truth Is Stranger Than Fiction, which is available now. Learn more at http://blog.truewestmagazine.com.

Eyeglass Trunk Show Eye Care North will host an eyeglass trunk show Saturday, May 2, from 9am-1pm. The event will be Cinco de Mayo themed with food, drinks, raffle prizes and discounts of select eyewear. Under the direction of Dr. Julie Lam, Eye Care North is located at 29605 North Cave Creek Road, Suite 102, in Cave Creek. For additional information, call 480.361.7040 or visit www.eyecarenorth.com.

Museum Season Comes To A Close Cave Creek Museum will host two Stamp Mill events in May; May 3 and May 17. Both events will run from 1:30-4pm and offer a blacksmith demo throughout the event, with the stamp mill operating at 2:30pm. The Museum will close for the season on May 31, so residents will want to take advantage of these opportunities. The Museum reopens in October. Photo courtesy of Cave Creek Museum Cave Creek Museum is located at 6140 E Skyline Drive in Cave Creek. For additional information, call 480.488.2764 or visit www.cavecreekmuseum.org.

Get out and enjoy the beautiful desert surroundings at Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. A few of the scheduled events in May are: May 2: Rocks and Streams Walk During this moderate walk, learn about the geology and streams of the Spur Cross region on a two-hour walk with nationally-known earth science author, Thomas McGuire. Visit an abandoned gold mine, Nutcracker Rock and a Hohokam rock art site along Cottonwood Wash. Bring water and meet in the parking area. Presented by Tom McGuire from 8-10am. Cost is $3 per person. May 2: Moonlight Hike This moderate hike takes place from 7:30-9:30pm, illuminated by moonlight. Cost is $3.

May 8: Exploring Spur Cross A two-hour introductory exploration of Spur Cross â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from its Hohokam prehistory and historic gold mining to the romantic days when Spur Cross meant vacation from a saddle. Hike runs from 7-9am. Cost is $3.

May 23: Life along the Creek Takes place from 7-9:30pm. Cost is $3. May 30: Cottonwood Wash Walk This hike will feature the exploration of Cottonwood Wash which drains into Cave Creek. Along the way we will discuss desert washes and mesas and how the ecosystems differ. Long pants and sturdy shoes are recommended. Bring plenty of water. May 31: Hohokam Houses â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Ruins of Spur Cross This 2.5 mile hike will introduce attendees to the rich archaeological history of the area. See evidence of prehistoric Hohokam dwellings and learn about their culture as the group treks on up to one of their mesa-top compounds. Bring plenty of water. The hike takes place from 7-9:30pm. Cost is $3. Questions may be directed to Park Ranger Kevin Smith at 480.488.6623 or via e-mail kevin smith@mail.maricopa.gov. Spur Cross Ranch is located at 44000 North Spur Cross Road in Cave Creek. For information, visit www. maricopa.gov/parks/spur_cross.

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May 3: Life along the Creek Join interpretive ranger Kevin Smith from 7-9:30am to look at the plants and animals that live in the riparian area along Cave Creek. The hike will take place through the Jewel of the Creek and along the lower section of the Dragonfly Trail for a distance of approximately 1.5 miles (moderate). Some rock-hopping may be required. Cost is $3.

some binoculars and a camera. Hike runs from 5:30-7:30pm. Cost is $3.

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Spur Cross Events In May

May 9: Exploring the Dragonfly Trail May 16: Rock Art of Spur Cross The petroglyphs found in Spur Cross were created hundreds of years ago by the Hohokam people. Walk in their footsteps and visit a few of the more impressive sites in the park during this two-hour hike (7-9am). No dogs on this hike. Cost is $3. May 22: Sunset Over Spur Cross Enjoy a casual stroll along the Metate Trail as the sun sets over the hills of the conservation area. Late afternoon is a prime time to watch for wildlife and take pictures so bring

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D-E-L-I-G-H-T-F-U-L Musical Comedy Opens May 8

Art Classes Provide Healing Environment For Vets Sunset Kiwanis will team up with American Healing Arts Foundation (AHAF), a 501(c)(3) non-profit veteran charity, for the month of May by hosting veterans at their building for art classes. AHAF classes provide healing through arts and art therapy; giving veterans the ability to interact with award-winning instructors, witness their own creative side, offer an art career opportunity and exercise the power of rehabilitation. Classes are intended to reunite veterans with their comrades, away from hospitals and the battlefield, in a friendly, peaceful and drug-free environment. Artists and AHAF instructors Donna Levine and Hal Stewart have supported American Healing Arts Foundation since the very beginning. Levine says, “Teaching these classes is a privilege. I receive as much gratification from my vets as they get from me. They have survived experiences most of us never have had, nor want to. This keeps life in focus – keeps it real. They bring me to reality. I try to make them access their fantasy and we have great fun in the process!” Stewart adds, “Art is proven to be beneficial in the healing process and I’ve personally seen numerous changes in the lives of our veterans, while teaching throughout the years at Arizona Fine Art EXPO.” Classes will be held May 8, 15, 22 and 29 with Levine (Acrylic Painting) from 10am-12:30pm, and May 8, 15 and 22 with Stewart (Drawing People Heads & Hands) from 1-3pm. Art supplies will be provided. To sign up for the free classes, contact Judi Combs at 480.837.5637 or visit www.americanhealingartsfoundation.com. The Sunset Kiwanis Building is located at 16057 East Kiwanis Drive, Fountain Hills.

The Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce will host its next FH Connect Breakfast Meeting Thursday, May 21, 7-8am. FH Connect is the opportunity for Fountain Hills business professionals to establish new and strengthen existing business relationships. The event is held each month for a rotating program that includes guest speakers, 20 second intros, open networking and dialog about important issues impacting area businesses. The May 21 event will be held at Eagle Mountain Golf Club, 14915 East Eagle Mountain Parkway in Fountain Hills. The cost is $10 for members and $15 for future members. For additional information, visit www.fountainhillschamber.com.

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Fountain Hills Theater will present The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee May 8-24. Produced by Patty Torrilhon and directed by Peter J. Hill, the show stars Brian Anderson, Chad Campbell, Matthew Cary, Cassie Chilton, Victoria Fairclough, Alex Gonzalez, Ryan Jordan, Sara Matin and Eric Williams. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee follows six awkward adolescents (played by eight adults and one adolescent) through their daunting and hilarious championship quest. As they navigate the tournament’s pressures, the eccentric coterie finds a new sense of belonging. Along the way, they learn that there is more to life than winning a trophy. Note: This production contains adult L-R: Eric Williams, Chad Campbell, Cassie Chilton, Ryan Jordan, Brian Anderson, Sara Matin, Victoria Fairclough, Matthew Cary and Alex Gonzalez in the foreground. language and situations. performances. Group rates and student rush discounts Performances are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays are available. All performances are at Fountain Hills at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm. A reception will be held Theater on its Mainstage at 11445 North Saguaro Boulevard. on opening night for all those attending that evening, Tickets are available through the Theater Box Office at featuring free appetizers, wine and soft drinks. Individual 480.837.9661, Extension 3, and at www.fhtaz.org. tickets are $33 for adults and $28 for youth 17 and under. Seniors receive a $5 discount on all Thursday

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FOREVER FAMILIES / BY SARA CLAWSON Aid to Adoption of Special Kids Jesus is a warm-hearted, creative and enthusiastic 15-year-old. Some of his favorite activities include origami, sci-fi fiction, drawing and journaling. Jesus’s interest in the art of folding paper into different shapes and figures began in the sixth grade.

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Thrive 2015: Celebrating Survivors, Advocates & Allies

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The Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence will hold its fifth annual Thrive Awards Gala and Dinner – a celebration of sexual and domestic violence survivors and the individuals who work tirelessly for their promising futures. Each award category symbolizes a plant native to the Sonoran Desert that has adapted and even thrives in the harsh climate. The 2015 Thrive award honorees are: Lavina Turner, Wingspan Anti-Violence Project, will receive the Saguaro Award in honor of a lifetime dedicated to ending domestic violence. Stacey Champion, Champion PR + Consulting, has been selected for the Three Heart Award, which honors a sexual and/or domestic violence survivor who has turned adversity into triumph by creating positive change in the community. Albert Pooley, Native American Fatherhood and Families Association, will receive the Cliff Rose Award, which honors an individual for their efforts in education, prevention and outreach of sexual and/or domestic violence to the community in Arizona. Stacy Krueger, Coconino County Attorney’s Office, will be the recipient of the Desert Sunflower Award, which honors a person’s non-traditional involvement in the movement to end sexual and/or domestic violence. Rosamaria Mendozachapa, Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc., was selected for the Guara Award to honor an advocate’s outstanding efforts in providing direct services to victims of sexual and/or domestic violence in Arizona. Senator Katie Hobbs, Arizona’s 24th Legislative District, will be given the Ocotillo Award, which celebrates a person who has identified an issue facing sexual and domestic violence victims and has championed legislative or budgetary change to benefit victims. The event will be held Friday, May 8, beginning at 5:30pm at Arizona Grand Resort. For additional information, visit www.acesdv.org.

Jesus is a creative and generous 15-year-old who excels in school and enjoys writing and drawing. “I like the folds and the whole complicated aspect of it. I learned how to do it well and love to create swans, stars and angelfish,” Jesus says. Jesus is a responsible, respectful, generous kid who has been a caregiver for most of his childhood and would like a family that lets him just be a teenager. Jesus is fluent in both Spanish and English. When he lived with his grandmother, he taught her how to speak English. He excels in reading, writing and social studies in school. “I like history because we learn about the past and presidents. I also like doing book reports and writing essays,” he says. This creative young man loves to open his imagination and draw pictures of cars, birds, cats and dogs. “When I start drawing, it makes me feel calm, and I get really into it. If I have a bad day, I will go and draw to feel better,” he says. And if he’s feeling blue, he writes his emotions in a journal so he can work through his feelings and can show it to anyone that cares. Jesus is kind, fun-loving, laidback and loves to help others. He can be a little shy and quiet at first, but he is always polite and respectful. He takes great pride in his schoolwork and being helpful. When Jesus grows up he wants to go to college to become either a doctor to help others or a police officer so he can protect the city and keep everyone safe. For more information, call 602.254.2275 or visit www.aask-az.com.

FOOTHILLS ANIMAL RESCUE PET OF THE MONTH

Pudge

Everyone who sees Pudge understands that he does fit his name. He is just Seven-Yeara big cat with lots of love and Old Male happiness. His big purr is so loud that you can’t help but smile and feel happy around him. Though he does not like to be held or cuddled, you still know that he is receiving lots of love. He has a few spots of orange and yellow dotting his grey coat and despite his size he can move quickly, especially when he escapes from his room. We are excited to meet his new family and we know he will make such a great companion for someone special. Adoption fee is $35. Foothills Animal Rescue is located at 23030 North Pima Road in Scottsdale. For more information, call 480.488.9890 or visit www.foothillsanimal.org.

Scottsdale Girls Earn Highest Award In Girl Scouts

Kelsey Yurek; Project: The Tails of Adopting: Human Education and Service

Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council announced that three Scottsdale girls have earned their Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest honor a Girl Scout can receive. This prestigious award requires a girl to stretch her skills and step forward as a leader to meet a local or global need and create a sustainable change. In the process, she develops and enhances her own leadership, determination, creativity and confidence. Completing a Gold Award project usually takes 18 to 24 months and often involves seeking in-kind donations and recruiting volunteers. Gold Awardees distinguish themselves in the college admission process, earn college scholarships and enter the military one rank higher. The girls were honored at the 2015 Girl Scout Gold Award Celebration in March.

As this school year quickly nears the end, we have much to celebrate and look forward to; and so much of that is thanks to our Scottsdale Unified School District family. Late last year, our Maintenance and Operations Override passed because of community support, DR. DAVID PETERSON guaranteeing more dollars to the classroom. As a result we will lower class sizes by three and Superintendent restore full day Wednesday along with “specials,” Scottsdale Unified School District including art, music, PE, band and strings, in our elementary schools. Additionally, SUSD will continue to hire more teachers. All of this is possible because you are behind us – thank you! Recently, there has been a lot of discussion about the Arizona state budget. Despite the positive outcomes of the override passage, the state budget has a negative impact on all school districts across Arizona, including SUSD. The major reductions that will affect SUSD are due to a cut in District Additional Assistance (DAA). If additional DAA reduction had not been implemented, we would have a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2016. Because this large unexpected reduction was made, the end result is a projected deficit of $3.3 million. SUSD is committed to honoring and protecting the approved override commitments, as well as preserving our classrooms. The savings that must be identified to balance our budget, due to the legislative reductions, will be found outside the classroom. SUSD has a long history of commitment to excellence. We are proud to be one of only nine school districts in the state to earn an “A” all four years. Our teachers are 100 percent certified, highly qualified and 89 are National Boardcertified, providing the best opportunity for students to be inspired and prepared for college and career. Thank you for all of the ways you help SUSD. To contact Dr. Peterson, call 480.484.6100. For more information on the Scottsdale Unified School District, visit www.susd.org.

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SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE

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Scottsdale Lincoln Health Network Is Now HonorHealth

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Downtown Women’s Health Expo

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The 16th Annual National Women’s Health Week kicks off on Mother’s Day, May 10, and is celebrated until May 16. The goal is to empower women to make their health a priority. The week also serves as a time to help women understand what steps they can take to improve their health. Learn more at www.womenshealth. gov/nwhw. To kick-start the week, the Lincoln Downtown YMCA will host its Second Annual Women’s Health & Wellness Expo May 9 from 9am-1pm. This years’ event will be held at Civic Space Park, located at 424 North Central Avenue.

Featured activities include: • Women’s self-defense workshop with Foxstrong Self-Defense • Yoga in the Park • Medication workshop • Barre Above class • Health screenings by Chamberlain College of Nursing (www.chamberlain.edu) • Desert Cancer Foundation of AZ Mobile Mammography Unit – free mammograms for non-insured women (www.desertcanceraz.org) • Vendor gallery • Phoenix Public Market tasting (www.phxpublicmarket.com)

This is a free community event. Come and enjoy a morning of shopping, exercising, health screenings and learn self-defense techniques that could save you from a threatening situation.

Celebrate World Red Cross Day By Giving Blood The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood this May in honor of World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day on May 8 – the birthday of International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement founder, Henry Dunant. World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day recognizes the local and global impact of the Red Cross mission. For more than 130 years, the American Red Cross has been helping people, including those in need of blood transfusions, in communities across the U.S. It is the only blood services organization that also provides disaster relief, services for active and veteran military personnel and their families and health and safety training. Last year, about 3.1 million volunteer blood donors rolled up a sleeve to help the Red Cross meet the needs of patients at approximately 2,600 hospitals nationwide. Donors of all blood types – especially those with types O negative, A negative and B negative – are needed to help ensure blood is available for patients this spring. To make an appointment to give blood, visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1.800.733.2767.

HonorHealth, both a name and a call to action, is the new name and brand for Scottsdale Lincoln Health Network. “At HonorHealth, we’re all about making healthy personal with a focus on our patients – when they’re healthy and when they’re not,” says CEO Tom Sadvary. “We’re honored to put them at the center of everything we do. We’re also transforming healthcare by making it simpler and more accessible.” HonorHealth was created with the affiliation and subsequent merger of John C. Lincoln Health Network and Scottsdale Healthcare. The new brand and name honor the legacy of those health systems. HonorHealth aims to transform healthcare by building an interconnected network of care, which includes: • Ambulatory health centers that will offer primary and urgent care, pharmacy, imaging and lab services and physical therapy within one location. • A Transition Specialist program that helps patients recover from illness or surgery. • HonorHealth Medical Group, a network of 54 primary care and specialty practices, located throughout the Valley. • Extensive outpatient services, including the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center, Breast Health and Research Center, Greenbaum Specialty Surgical Hospital, Sonoran Health and Emergency Center and a Research Institute. • Five acute care hospitals: Deer Valley Medical Center, John C. Lincoln Medical Center (formerly North Mountain Hospital), Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, Scottsdale Shea Medical Center and Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center. Level 1 trauma centers are located at John C. Lincoln and Scottsdale Osborn Medical Centers. Major tertiary services are covered between all HonorHealth hospitals. • Extensive community outreach programs that are part of HonorHealth’s legacy. For additional information, visit www. honorhealth.com.

Celebrate Eleven Days Of Edible Excellence

Local Chef Returns To James Beard House

Outstanding in the Field Returns This Fall Join chefs Cullen Campbell and Gio Osso for two unforgettable dinners hosted under the peach trees at Agritopia in Gilbert. The event is geared towards farm-totable fans, local food lovers and anyone else looking for an alfresco adventure featuring two of the Valley’s acclaimed chefs. Outstanding in the Field returns October 27-28. Hosted under the leafy peach trees lining The Farm at Agritopia (www.thefarmatagritopia.com) in Gilbert, this year’s featured chefs are Osso of Virtu Honest Craft (www. virtuscottsdale.com) in Scottsdale (Tuesday, October 27) and Campbell of Crudo (www.crudoaz.com) in Phoenix (Wednesday, October 28). Here, guests will be able to tour the farm with owners, Erich and Yvonne Schultz, before sitting down to a gourmet multi-course wine-paired dinner, featuring the finest locally-sourced ingredients prepared with élan by these award-winning, Italian-influenced chefs. Tickets are on sale now. The cost is $195 per person and includes cocktail/wine pairings, and can be purchased at www.outstandinginthefield.com or reservations@ outstandinginthefield.com. The Farm at Agritopia is located at 3000 East Ray Road in Gilbert. For more information, call 480.988.1238 or visit www.thefarmatagritopia.com.

Chef Harold Marmulstein of Salty Sow is being welcomed back to cook at the James Beard House in New York City Thursday, May 7, for the second year in a row. After a successful event in 2014, Chef Marmulstein looks forward to presenting an all new gastropub-focused menu indicative of his style paired with signature sips crafted by Salty Sow’s bar staff. “There is no higher honor for a chef than to cook in a kitchen where so many greats have cooked before at a location as sacred as the James Beard House,” said Marmulstein. “I’m eager to showcase the talent of my team and prepare a dinner that Salty Sow guests can enjoy on a nightly basis.” Salty Sow, located at 4801 East Cactus Road, is an American gastropub that serves contemporary farmhouse fare. Handcrafted meats, cocktails and entrees are served fresh daily, mindfully sourced from local farms and purveyors. For more information, call 602.795.9463 or visit www.saltysow.com.

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Spring Arizona Restaurant Week (ARW), held May 15-25, will be a prime opportunity to check out hot new restaurants or rediscover old favorites. During the Spring edition of ARW, more than 100 Phoenix area restaurants will offer a selection of chef-curated, specialty menus priced at $33 or $44 per person, excluding beverages, tax and gratuity unless otherwise noted. Since 2008, the Arizona Restaurant Association (ARA) has been delighting diners by bringing together the greatest culinary masterminds for an 11-night celebration of edible excellence. “Arizona’s food scene is thriving, thanks in no small part to the trailblazing chefs, mixologists and restaurateurs who make certain that it never gets stale,” says ARA president and CEO Steve Chucri. “It’s that excitement and energy that helps fuel the dramatic growth of our industry. We’re honored Pomegranate guacamole from SumoMaya. for the second consecutive year to see Photo by Grace Stufkosky Arizona’s restaurant industry lead the rest of the country in restaurant sales and jobs growth.” Food aficionados can feast on everything from Robata “open charcoal” cuisine at Roka Akor to scrumptious eats that hail from the Northern Italian Coast at Taggia inside FireSky Resort and Spa, as well as five-star bone-in Kona crusted dry aged sirloin at The Capital Grille. A full list of participating restaurants and menus is available at www.arizonarestaurantweek.com.

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20th Annual Peach Festival Schnepf Farms www.schnepffarms.com; 480.987.3100

May 2

Fancy Nancy The Musical Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org; 480.499.8587 May 1

The Soul Justice Project Mesa Arts Center www.mesaartscenter.com; 480.644.6500 May 1-17

The Year of Magical Thinking Black Theatre Troupe www.blacktheatretroupe.org; 602.258.8129 May 1-23

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Little Women: The Musical

Brelby Theatre Company www.brelby.com; 623.282.2781

May 2

May 13-24

Back to the Pointe: Khani Cole with special guest Marion Meadows

Twelfth Night

Musical Instrument Museum www.mim.org; 480.478.6000

Class 6 Theatre at Mesa Arts Center May 14

May 2-3

Lana Del Rey – Endless Summer Tour

Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market

Ak-Chin Pavilion www.livenation.com

WestWorld of Scottsdale www.junkinthetrunk vintagemarket.com May 6

Home Free

May 14-24

Innovations Ballet Arizona at Dorrance Theatre www.balletaz.org; 602.381.1096

Mesa Arts Center May 6-31

The Princess, The Unicorn and the Smelly-Foot Troll Great Arizona Puppet www.azpuppets.org; 602.262.2050 May 7

May 15

The Mavericks Livewire www.livewireaz.com

Rhiannon Giddens Musical Instrument Museum May 8

Nachito Herrera Trio featuring Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez Musical Instrument Museum

May 15-30

Puppet Wars: Episode IV-A Few Hope All Puppet Players at Playhouse on the Park www.allpuppetplayers.com; 602.254.2151

May 8

The Moody Blues The Pool at Talking Stick Resort www.ticketmaster.com; 480.850.7734 May 16

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Chris Tucker

Elvis Perkins with Opening Act 76th Street

Celebrity Theatre www.celebritytheatre.com; 602.267.1600

Musical Instrument Museum

Mesa Arts Center

May 23

May 28

Trace Bundy

Donavon Frankenreiter

Musical Instrument Museum

Livewire

May 24

May 31

May 20 – June 14

Bette Midler

Fiddler on the Roof

One Man, 2 Guvnors

US Airways Center

Phoenix Theatre www.phoenixtheatre.com; 602.254.2151

The Phoenix Symphony and Phoenix Theatre Symphony Hall

Asleep at the Wheel

May 21-24

May 25 Musical Instrumen Museum

Les Misérables Musical Theatre of Anthem www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org; 602.743.9892 May 22

Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience Musical Instrument Museum

May 16-17

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U2’s iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour

Phoenix Symphony at Symphony Hall www.phoenixsymphony.org; 602.495.1999

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Niyaz

Kids in the Hall

Musical Instrument Museum

Celebrity Theatre

May 27 – June 7

The Phantom of the Opera

Beyond the Beat: Drums of the World

ASU Gammage

Musical Instrument Museum

Through June 21

May 22 – June 7

Painting Churches May 16-17

Master Ballet’s Spring Performance Musical Instrument Museum

Theatre Artists Studio www.thestudiophx.org; 602.765.0120 May 22 – June 21

The Little Mermaid May 18

Nellie McKay Musical Instrument Museum

Arizona Broadway Theatre www.azbroadway.org; 623.776.8400

May 19

May 22 – June 21

Celtic Woman 10th Anniversary Celebration

Willy Wonka Jr.

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Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre www.desertstages.org; 480.483.1664

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All Night Long – Music of the 1980’s

May 26

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

May 16-17

Sesame Street Live – Let’s Dance

May 19

Taj Mahal

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THE APRIL WINNERS ARE... • Tickets to dinner and a show to Arizona Broadway Theatre’s production of Sweet Charity: Vera Demchenko, Scottsdale • A pair of tickets to see the Arizona Diamondbacks vs. the San Diego Padres at Chase Field: Kim Howard, Cave Creek • A pair of tickets to see the Arizona Diamondbacks vs. the Washington Nationals at Chase Field: Amy Nixon, Phoenix

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Sedona To Host Illuminate Film Festival • The long-awaited Southwest premiere of the animated feature Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet • The landmark film Landfill Harmonic, which was featured on “60 Minutes” in 2013 and had its world premiere in March at SXSW 2015 • Dying to Know, narrated by Robert Redford, about two conventional Harvard professors – Timothy Leary and Richard Albert – who began probing the edges of consciousness in the 1960s.

Gillian Anderson in Sold

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The second annual Illuminate Film Festival, May 27-31, will bring to screens 22 inspirational, thought-provoking films beginning with the Arizona premiere of the award-winning Emma Thompson-produced feature Sold, based on Patricia McCormick’s best-selling novel, and closing with The Pilgrim: Paulo Coehlo’s Best Story, a dramatic biopic depicting the rise of renowned Brazilian author Paulo Coelho. During five days of life-affirming cinematic works that encourage audiences to ponder existence more deeply than their daily routines, audiences will experience:

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• iGod, a probing exploration of higher power featuring spiritual trailblazers Neale Donald Walsh, Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson, Alan Cohen and Barbara Marx Hubbard • The world premiere of Plant Pure Nation, from the team who made food revolution blockbuster Forks Over Knives • The world premiere of four films including On Meditation 2

The Festival will open on Thursday, May 27, with Sold and a benefit concert for the Integrative Restoration Institute’s Human Trafficking Relief Program (www.irest. us). The film’s star, Gillian Anderson, and director, Jeffrey Brown, will be on hand for a Q & A. Films will be screened at the Mary D. Fisher Theater, 2030 Highway 89A and the Sedona Performing Arts Center, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road. Private filmmaker and industry events will take place at the Lodge at Sedona, 125 Kallof Place. A complete schedule of films, locations and times is available at www. illuminatefilmfestival.com.

Summer on Stage Shapes Artists Of Tomorrow Summer on Stage: Phoenix, presented by Arizona Theatre Company Learning & Education, is a two-week immersive theatre program for high school students that combines classical theatre techniques with modern storytelling. The program will develop and hone advanced theatre Photos courtesy of Saguaro Shadows Photography skills for students who are passionate about the art form and who may be considering theatre as a career path. Using Shakespeare, Commedia dell’arte, Greek and Restoration styles of theatre as the lenses through which young people look at contemporary entertainment gives them the power to be critical consumers and creators who reimagine and reshape the world in which they live. Through practical work, creative play and physical exploration students will become fluent in these four classical theatre styles and then deploy their newfound expertise through the devising and writing of their own contemporary recreations. In exploring the past, the present is illuminated. Arizona Theatre Company Learning & Education staff will support students through the Summer on Stage experience to find contemporary relevance in historic technique. The summer program will be held at Mesa Arts Center, 1 East Main Street in Mesa, June 1-12, Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm. Early drop-off and late pick-up options are available through the Mesa Arts Center. The cost is $400 per student, plus $50 registration fee. Limited full and partial scholarships are available; submit a separate scholarship application form to apply. Registration is open through May 22. To learn more about the program or reserve a place, visit www.arizonatheatre. org/education or send an email to education@arizonatheatre.org.

In Prescott This May Nursery. Vote for favorites, enjoy stunning displays of blooms and arrangements, attend planting and care demonstrations, shop from hundreds of potted iris for sale. The free event runs from 10am3pm. Call 623.980.6627 or visit www.prescottirissociety.org.

May 2

37th Annual Whiskey Row Marathon – The event kicks off at Prescott Courthouse. Considered one of the most difficult in the U.S., participants enjoy panoramic views of Northern Arizona and go from 5,280 to 7,000 feet in first seven miles, also half marathon, 10K run, 10K judged racewalk, two mile fun run/walk. Kicks off at 6am. Call 928.445.7221 or visit www.whiskeyrowmarathon.com.

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May 2

Hi-Country Bluegrass Festival at Arcosanti – Featured bands, a free full day instrument workshop with guitars, fiddles, banjos, mandolins, dulcimers and wash-tub bass for children and adults to experience. The cost is $10-12. Call 928.632.4355 or visit www.arizonahighway69chamber.org.

May 2 Kaleidoscope of Color 2015 – Prescott’s 16th Annual Festival of Iris will be held at Mortimer

11th Annual Prescott Highland Games – Watson Lake is the location for the Prescott Area Celtic Society event. Enjoy a wide array of musicians, Scottish and Highland dancing, pipe bands, British food and drink, handmade crafts, sheepdog demonstrations, Scottish athletic competitions, genealogy tent, massed bands and a march of clans. The cost is $8-16 and the event runs from 9am-5pm. Visit www.prescotthighlandgames.com.

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The heat came early to Arizona this year, promptly followed by snow in the high country in mid-April. And while the weather could not seem to make up its mind in March and April, one thing Arizonans can count on is in May is that Prescott is ready for a visit. With temps in May hovering around 76 degrees, chances of snow flurries are slim, but the opportunity for fun for the whole family can be predicted at around 99.99 percent. Here are a few of the events taking place in Prescott this month. For more information on where to stay and what to do, go to www.visit-prescott.com.

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May 9-10

29th Annual Mountain Artists Guild Fine Art & Wine Festival – Courthouse Plaza will host this juried art show with more than 140 artisans from throughout the West, displaying and demonstrating work in painting, ceramic, metal art, woodworking, glass, fiber and jewelry. Enjoy live music and a food and wine garden. The free event runs Saturday, 9am-5pm; and Sunday, 9am-4pm. Call 928.445.2510 or visit www.prescottartfestivals.com.

Prescott’s Art History Mural by R.E. Wall, Margaret Dewar, Mary Shulte and the Mural Mice; Courtesy of Art the 4th

May 23-25

27th Annual Off Street Festival – Prescott Chamber of Commerce will host more than 100 arts and craft vendor booths, along with food and fun for all. The event runs Saturday and Sunday, 9am-5pm and Monday, 9am-3pm; 928.445.2000 or www.prescott.org.

May 22 4th Friday Art Walk – Fifteen galleries stay open late and offer food, entertainment, artist receptions and painting demonstrations. Visit www.artthe4th.com.

May 22

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Arizona Junior Rodeo Year End Finals Rodeo – Visit www.arizonajuniorrodeo.com.

One Man’s Treasure Art Auction – Prescott College Crossroads Center will feature fine art that celebrates upcycled materials and Prescott’s riparian treasures, created to support the mission of Prescott Creeks Preservation Association. Mingle with the artists, enjoy a unique art exhibit, with live and silent auctions, while sipping wine and enjoying appetizers. The event costs $45 and runs from 4-7pm. Visit www.onemanstreasure.org.

Sunrise on Watson Lake

May 23-25

41st Annual Phippen Museum Western Art Show & Sale – Held at Courthouse Plaza, this premier outdoor western art show features more than 150 western artists from around the country, a popular “Quick Draw” and auction. Call 928.778.1385 or visit www.phippenartmuseum.org.

Photos courtesy of City of Prescott Office of Tourism, except where noted.

By Pam Williams

Verde Canyon Railroad celebrates National Train Day May 9 at the Clarkdale train depot. Explore the history of American railroads with an entertaining and educational celebration that is open to all and includes exhibits and activities from local attractions and organizations as well as guided tours of the Railroad’s historic train and John Bell Museum. A BBQ ribs and chicken luncheon will be available for purchase. The free event runs from 10am-1pm. For more information, call 928.639.0010 or visit www.verdecanyonrr.com.

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The grasslands of Sonoita are surrounded by the Santa Rita Mountains and this is where one will find Walker Ranch on 40 acres of exquisitely beautiful land. This ranch has all the amenities for a perfect country wedding, family reunion, corporate getaway, quinceañera and rodeos. They also have up to 10 stalls for visiting horses, paddle boating on the pond, bird watching and the new edition of Frank Sinatra, the new blueeyed dog. The sunsets are amazing and Arizona wineries are minutes away. The ranch is 100 percent solar powered. Walker Ranch casitas, pool rooms and Ranch House were all constructed of adobe brick with rustic wood interior ceilings, some with beautifully designed concrete floors. The casitas are spacious and comfortable with antiques, western accents and artwork. The kitchen offers everything you will need and complimentary coffee. Western luxury at its best. The large rodeo area is available for events like roping, barrel races, horse classes and trainings. The barn’s 4,500 square feet and its western ambiance is perfect for a country wedding reception. If features a concrete floor, commercial appliances, a three-compartment industrial sink, a bathroom with a shower, table and chairs. Both are available to rent. In fact, one can rent the whole ranch. Catering can be arranged through two very fine local restaurants. The hosts, Judy and Ted Walker, have created this very unique destination and can be reached by calling 520.400.1008. The ranch is conveniently located a few miles from the center of Sonoita at 99 Curly Horse Road. For more information, visit www.walkerranch.com. A wonderful experience awaits!

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Explore Black Canyon Trail The Black Canyon Trail began as a prehistoric Native American pathway linking local settlements together and providing a way to travel long distances. The trail follows a route that has been used since the 1600s for the movement of livestock and people.

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The Black Canyon Trail corridor contains approximately 4,000 acres; 13.3 miles of the Maricopa county segment of the Black Canyon Trail were completed in 1992. The trail is a part of the Arizona State Trails System, and is included in the State Trails Guide. Trailheads include: • Big Bug Trailhead • Black Canyon City Trailhead • Doe Peak Access • Emery Henderson Trailhead • Glorianna Trailhead • Table Mesa Road Trailhead For more information, visit the Black Canyon Trail Coalition (www. bctaz.com/index.html) or the Bureau of Land Management (www.blm.gov/ az/st/en/prog/recreation/hiking/ blk-canyon.html).

Community Association Meeting

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Join the Community Association meeting the first Monday of each month to learn important information about the Black Canyon City community and receive county-wide updates. Residents can get involved with community road clean ups or volunteer projects. The meeting will be held Monday, May 4, from 7-8pm at Albins Civic Center. For additional information, contact Rae Ann Pellegatti, VP, at 623.512.9811.

The Black Canyon City Chamber of Commerce meets monthly the third Wednesday of each month at the Albins Civic Center from 7-8:15pm. The next event will be held May 20. The public is welcome to attend the meetings. Albins Civic Center is located at 19055 East K-Mine Road in Black Canyon City. For more information, visit www.blackcanyonaz.com.

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Time Moves Us – Or Do We Move Time? Spring came and went, yesterday. Summer is heading in our direction. So far this year we have seen football, baseball, basketball, golf, soccer and hockey in the space of just a few months. Here it comes, there it goes. Many of us are so caught up in activities, classes, programs and other projects that our heads spin. We run from place to place, from one responsibility to another, from here to there and back again! Whew! There never seems to be enough time.

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2015 Give Us Your Best Shot Photo Contest

A Few Of Your Favorite Things This month’s photo was submitted by Arthur Fournier of Phoenix who says, “This is a baby owl from where I work. The owl is only a couple of months old and just left the nest. The parent owls bring them food every day until they learn to hunt on their own. This is one of three babies.” Our Best Shot Photo Contest is all about your favorites – whether it is a person, place or thing. Snap a photo and send us a brief description of why your “favorite” is so special. Do you treasure time with the family? Show us what makes you smile. Do you enjoy mountain hikes? Let us in on the experience. Maybe you are a regular at a Valley restaurant…show us what keeps you going back. And if it’s raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens that makes you purr, please, take a photo and share it with our readers! The winning photo will be on the cover of the January 2016 issue. When submitting your photo, please include your full name, contact number and what area you live in. Submit your digital photo to news@CITYSunTimes. com with “My Best Shot” in the subject line. The photo should be high resolution and at least 800x600 in size.

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