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o one should have to go hungry, but due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, more people are — 54 million in the U.S. may experience food insecurity in 2020, including a potential 18 million children. Closer to home, food insecurity is a problem that two million Arizonans are faced with every year. And as Valley residents continue to recover from the economic downturn, local services are feeling the impact as their neighbors try to make ends meet. “We’ve seen more multiple generation families — grandparents, parents and kids. I’d say we’ve increased maybe 15 to 18 percent,” said Kay Norris, interim director of the Paradise Valley Emergency Food Bank. “But we’ve been keeping up with them, and I’m grateful for that, and our volunteers.” Founded in 1986, the Paradise Valley Emergency Food Bank provides emergency food assistance to individuals living within the boundaries of the Paradise Valley Unified School District (PVSchools). The private food pantry does not operate under the auspices of any governmental or religious organization, and it is entirely volunteer run.
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PVSchools (www.pvschools.net/about) covers 98-square miles of Northeast Phoenix and North Scottsdale in an area bounded by 7th Avenue and Pima Road, and Northern Avenue and Jomax Road. For the food bank’s two main programs, Weekend Food4Kids Backpack and Family Assist, that translates into roughly 800 Title 1 school students, 34 weeks of the school year, and 10,000–11,000 individuals every year, respectively. A major source for the food bank’s stock is from food drives. Norris noted, “Schools last year donated over 60,000 pounds of food. And then we had synagogues and churches, Boy Scouts…” She added that all of that changed in early 2020, “We don’t have those food drives. We haven’t had any since March. So, we have relied on donations to purchase food, and we have never purchased so much food in our entire history.” With physical donations down and their donated funds being spent on food, donations of items such as toilet paper, shampoo and other personal items have become a necessity. Of course, the need for food is constant, and non-perishable food items are always welcome. Donations can be brought to the Phoenix food bank at 10862 North 32nd St., 9am–3:30pm, Monday through Friday. The work that is done could not be accomplished without the organization’s many volunteers. “Our volunteers have been wonderful,” Norris said. “We’ve had to change everything. The day that the pandemic came, a third of our volunteers let us know they couldn’t be volunteering anymore.” While many older volunteers and those with health issue have had to stay home, Norris said that the organization has been blessed with an influx of new recruits from area churches and through
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www.volunteermatch.org. And they always welcome additional support. Above all, Norris wants residents to know that the food bank is there to help, regardless of circumstances, no questions asked, “If you live in the school district, you are welcome. We are here to serve everyone.” Si usted vive en el distrito escolar, por favor venga a nuestra Despensa Comunitaria DE Paradise Valley Emergency Food Bank. Estamos aquí para servir a todos. No one should have to go hungry, and thanks to organizations like the Paradise Valley Emergency Food Bank and those who support it, fewer North Valley neighbors will. |CST
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Connecting the People in Your Neighborhood
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Editor-in-Chief Kathryn M. Miller
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s we were putting the final touches on our October issue, I had a “Sesame Street” song running through my head (yes, I may be a bit sleep-deprived), but I’m sure you know the one, “People in Your Neighborhood” (feel free to sing along). At CITYSunTimes, we’ve always been about connecting the communities that we serve and a big part of that is introducing readers to the people who live in the neighborhoods that make up those communities — and this month is no different. On this page, we are highlighting a historian/ educator, two doctors and a chef, all making a positive impact in their own way in their respective communities. On our covers, we connect with a local food bank and members of an independent restaurant association, all of whom are feeding their neighbors in different, but collaborative ways. Inside, you can connect with local government and school officials, nonprofit organizations, local leaders, and professionals in a variety of fields through our Community Voices features. We also shine a light on area small businesses and local arts institutions; you will find books to read, music Connecting to check out, places to visit, things to do, food and drink the Community to sample out and about or at home with friends, and so much more. All of these stories are connected by you, our readers, and this place that we call home. And we want to connect with you. Drop us a line and let us know the stories you want to read about, the locals that you want us to know about and the issues that are weighing on your mind. Send me an email or visit our website and use our “Submit News” form and let us know how we can connect. At the end of the day, we are all connected in one way or another — let’s build on that and continue to strengthen our bond with the people in our collective neighborhoods.
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October 2020 Updates
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Here is a look at what is coming up for the City of Scottsdale in October. As we have learned this MAYOR year with COVID-19, City of Scottsdale things change all too 480.312.3111 quickly so for the latest www.scottsdaleaz.gov city updates and links to resources please visit www.scottsdaleaz.gov.
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Celebrate Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve Month in October. On Oct. 3, 1994, the Scottsdale City Council formally dedicated the first lands for the preserve. The “Day One” preserve was 4.5 square miles consisting of three parcels of cityowned land. Today, this permanently protected, sustainable desert habitat encompasses 47 square miles…about one-third of Scottsdale’s land area. Read more about the preserve in the special insert included with your utility bill or visit ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “preserve.” National Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 4–10. This year’s theme is “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen.” Cooking is the number one cause of home fires and home fire injuries. Get kitchen fire prevention tips at www.nfpa.org. Take control of your irrigation timer. Adjust your irrigation controller to match the weather and save water. Get monthly watering adjustment reminders from the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association by texting “WhenToWater” to 33222. Or consider purchasing a self-adjusting irrigation controller that qualifies for a rebate. ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “rebates.” Veg out at Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market. The market is set to reopen Saturday, Oct. 3. Buy food and specialty items supplied by locals. Hours are 8am–1pm, Saturdays, through May, at 3806 N. Brown Ave. Check www.arizonacommunityfarmersmarkets.com for updates. Veterans Day Commemoration. The city will honor Veterans this year as we have in the past. However, we are still working on how we can commemorate those who’ve served in a safe way that meets city, state and federal guidelines. Please check our website periodically in the next month so we can share our plans.
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he Scottsdale Gallery Association announced the return of its long running Gold Palette ArtWalk series with its Art + Chocolate-themed event Thursday, Oct. 8. Serving as the kick-off to the Association’s 46th season, the Art + Chocolate ArtWalk, held throughout the Scottsdale Arts District, welcomes guests to peruse galleries and view local and national art and to be serenaded by a steel drum band as they stroll through the streets of Old Town. IF YOU GO: Participating galleries will • Scottsdale Arts District — feature chocolate tasting courtesy Main Street from Scottsdale of local chocolatier Cerreta Candy Road to Goldwater Blvd. and Company. Galleries include Art One north of Indian School on Marshall Way to 5th Avenue Gallery, Altamira Fine Art Scottsdale, • 6:30–9pm, Thursday, Oct. 8 Bonner David Gallery, Carstens Fine • Masks are required Art Studio & Gallery, French Designer • Free parking Jeweler, J Klein Gallery and The Art • Info: www.scottsdalegalleries.com Factory, On the Edge, Quan’tum Art, Inc., Mainview Gallery, Signature Gallery, Wilde Meyer and Xanadu Gallery “We are grateful to bring our beloved ArtWalk back to the streets of Old Town Scottsdale,” said Scottsdale Gallery Association president French Thompson. “We hope continue to be the collaborative force for our artists to thrive in here Scottsdale — as well as on a national and global scale — despite the challenges of the pandemic.” The Scottsdale Gallery Association’s weekly ArtWalk is presented in partnership with the City of Scottsdale.
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Reopens The long-awaited return to live performance at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts took place Sept. 26 with local group Jazz con Alma. This month, the Center will continue to reconnect patrons to the arts during its 2020–21 season with Flamenco Intimo, Oct. 3, 10 and 17, and Flamenco por la Familia, Oct. 18. Both events can be enjoyed in-person (in a socially distanced venue) or as a virtual livestream experience. Julia Chacón Flamenco Theatre brings the power of internationally experienced flamenco dancers and musicians to Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ Stage 2. Beautiful costumes, undulating arms, fiery footwork, intricate Spanish guitar and soul-stirring vocals come together to deliver an unforgettable show. During Flamenco por la Familia, audiences of all ages can experience and learn the art of flamenco. Families can enjoy hourly short-story flamenco performances and more. The Center has put plans in place for comfort and safety of its visitors and staff. For a comprehensive document listing policies, protocols and guidelines the Center expects its staff, volunteers and visitors to follow visit www.cottsdaleperformingarts.org/covid-19-response. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is located at 7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale. For additional information, call 480.499.8587 or visit www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org.
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SMoCA Reopens This Month — Examines Public Spaces
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Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) is set to reopen its doors to the public at 11am Saturday, Oct. 3, with free admission throughout the month. Visitors will experience a new way to view the Museum with added safety precautions. The Museum is instituting several guidelines in response to COVID-19 to help ensure the safety of staff and patrons who attend the Museum and its programs. These plans are consistent with city, county and state ordinances, and follow recommendations from the federal government, CDC and Arizona Department of Health Services. A full list of protocols and guidelines SMoCA expects its staff, artists and visitors to follow is available on the museum’s website. Opening this month is a powerful exhibition that examines the concept of public space from the perspectives of 10 Iranian artists. Urban Mapping: Public Space Through the Lens of Contemporary Iranian Artists will be on view Oct. 3 – Jan. 17. Curated by internationally acclaimed Iranian photographer Gohar Dashti, Urban Mapping portrays the streets, squares, alleys and private spaces of the city, where particular and collective identity mingle, evolve and are expressed in the shadow of oppressive forces. The works on view are expressions of the subjective experience of life in Iran, addressing the contradictions, beauty and history of its people and cities. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art is located at 7374 E. Second St. For information, call 480.874.4666 or visit www.smoca.org.
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r. James Oh, DDS, MICOI, of Advanced Dentistry and Implant Center of Scottsdale says that his practice is committed to providing a lifetime of optimum oral health care to patients and strives to foster patient relationships based on mutual trust. In his practice, Oh recognizes the individual needs of people and strives to serve them in a caring environment. As a second-generation dentist, Oh had an interest in dentistry early on when he worked for his father during the summers as a teenager. “When I was 16 years old and working in my dad’s office as an assistant, I saw that there are people who are very apprehensive about visiting the dentist. I remember the noisy drill, the dreadful elevator music, and the smells unique to dental offices, and I had compassion for them. It was important to me that I put them at ease,” said Oh. Oh graduated from Loma Linda University, School of Dentistry in 1997 and began his career in Monterey/
Carmel, California, where he lived with his wife and daughters for 20 years. Although he continues to practice family dentistry, he became interested in oral implantology and did a fellowship at the California Implant Institute in San Diego, then completed a mastership with the International Congress of Scottsdale where they traded the ocean and fog for year-round sunshine. The practice reflects a relaxing environment. The ocean-forest theme is calming, and the sound of the drill is muted during treatment when patients watch their movie of choice with noisecanceling headsets. Oh says that not only is new technology creative and more precise, it almost eliminates the old reasons that gave people anxiety about visiting the dentist. He talks excitedly about the CEREC CAD/CAM (3-D design and machinery) and CBCT (3-D X-ray imaging). “We have the ability to plan surgeries on the scan and prevent harming certain vital structures,” he explained. “We are
Advanced Dentistry and Implant Center of Scottsdale able to achieve greater accuracy that is predictable, which lowers the risk for complex procedures.” Crowns are made in-house; implants are done on-site and the in-office lab provides patients with the convenience of same-day results. “I like to know where I’m going before we start,” said Oh. “Restoring teeth is like remodeling a house. Ideally, we have an architect, an engineer, and a designer. The planning should be done before the building process begins.” “My job is to listen and come up with the best plan to fulfill the needs and wants of each person using the least invasive procedures,” concluded Oh. “I want every patient to love their beautiful smile.” To learn more about Advanced Dentistry and Implant Center of Scottsdale, call 480.725.9188 or visit www.advanceddentistryscottsdale.com.
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As part of its commitment to creating a deeply personal experience for the community, the audience, the artist and the collector, C Gallery will begin a new series of Salons in October. “It is important that our gallery’s initiatives and story provide platforms, supporting events, and environments where the artists, art, community, and audience connect,” said gallery director, Jeffrey Lazos Ferns. “These salons are curated in an intimate, inviting, and safe place where in this new normal and looking post pandemic, we can build community and a program structure where art, ideas and participants engage in a more deep and meaningful way.”
Most Salons will be livestreamed as well as held in-gallery with limited seating and safety guidelines and measures in place.
and teas; $40 fee includes tasting. Visit www.cgalleryart.com and click “Shop C Gallery” and “Salons” for tickets.
Oct. 15: Day of the Dead 101 Oct. 1: The 101 on COVID 19 Held from 6–8pm via livestream and in-gallery, this event includes discussion, questions and answers regarding COVID19. Dr. Kristy Ingebo, an attending physician at Phoenix Children’s Hospital in Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition, will share her in-depth knowledge, research and personal experiences on the front lines of COVID-19.
Oct. 3: Edible Desert Walk Take a plant walk with Twila Cassadore, San Carlos Apache ancestral food archivist, educator and forager, from 9–10:30am. Cassadore will share food stories of her tribe. Through this morning walk guests will see and learn about edible and medicinal plants native to the Sonoran Desert and ancestral foods of the San Carlos Apache. After the walk, taste/sample edible desert foraged foods
The Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) is a holiday celebrated throughout Mexico, the Central and South regions, and by people of Mexican heritage elsewhere, including Arizona. The multi-day holiday involves family and friends gathering to pray, perform ceremony, celebrate and remember friends/family members who have died. In Mexican culture, death is viewed as a natural part of the human cycle. Jeffrey Lazos-Ferns, artist and cultural worker, shares his personal and professional experiences, 6–8pm. Masks will be required for all in-gallery events. Events are free, except where noted. Additional details and RSVP information can be found on the gallery website. C Gallery is located at 20789 N. Pima Road, Suite 100, in Scottsdale. For more information, call 480.331.2975 or visit www.cgalleryart.com.
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Saguaro Books, LLC publishes middle grade, young adult and new adult fiction by first-time authors. “We are offering books from new voices to entertain and educate young people,” said Mary Nickum, CEO. “We are especially open to working with schools to provide reading material that is suitable for book reports and other reading assignments.” The most recent release from Saguaro is Threads of Fate by Timothy J. Ravenscroft. The book is the first release in the author’s “Alternate Realms” series. In business since 2012, Saguaro is a published and listed publisher with the Society for Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. “We are dedicated to making reading fun,” Nickum added. Saguaro Books is located at 16845 E. Avenue of the Fountains, Suite 325, in Fountain Hills. For additional information, call 480.372.1362 or visit www.saguarobooks.com.
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Pepé Le Pew – In the Desert BY GLORIA ADAMSON, DOCENT & ANIMAL CARE VOLUNTEER
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very wild animal deserves a chance, even skunks. Skunks’ bad rap is based solely on their olfactory offenses, but they only spray when threatened. Besides, they are pretty stinkin’ cute! Mephitidae is a family of mammals comprising the skunks and stink badgers. They are noted for the great development of their anal scent glands, which they use to deter predators. In Arizona, there are four varieties of skunks that can be found: striped skunk, spotted skunk, American hog-nosed and hooded skunk. The most common of the species by far, is the cat-sized striped skunk. In Arizona, the striped skunk is the most frequently seen. Their size can range from 2 ½ pounds for an adult female, to the occasional 10 pounds or more for an obese male.
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This summer at Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center (SWCC), there has been a torrent of wild babies flowing through our gates. We’ve had 33 baby skunks receive care, which sometimes included a nice bath. Fortunately, they did not mind it and the only spray was that of the water. Thankfully, when they’re small, they have not yet discovered they have a stinker (i.e., anal scent gland). You can be sure these little ones get everything they need to grow up big and strong — so they can return to the wild and will know how to defend themselves. Another of the skunk babies that came through our clinic this year was an American hog-nose. They have a single stripe from their head to the tip of their
tail (while the common “striped skunk” has a stripe that splits in two at its shoulders). This skunk has an unusually long, broad, hairless nose. American hog-nose skunks are the largest of the American skunks, it can reach 36 inches in length and weigh up to 10 pounds. Our primary mission at SWCC is to rescue, rehabilitate and release our wildlife once they have received proper care. Unfortunately, at times, we are unable to release some individual animals. We do have a couple of permanent skunk residents. Roger (born 2013) is our striped skunk, who was an owner surrender many years ago. Although skunks are solitary in the wild, he has a lovely companion named Violet, who happens to be a lavender skunk. She has a beautiful blonde coat, with a slight tint of lavender. Interestingly, striped skunks can come in many different color varieties, including chip, swirl and smoke. North Scottsdale’s Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center has been rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing wildlife since 1994. For sanctuary tours or other events, visit www.southwestwildlife.org.
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Keeping Phoenix Students & Educators Safe BY PHOENIX MAYOR KATE GALLEGO
The City of Phoenix has provided more than one million pieces of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to 29 school districts to help prepare Phoenix schools to reopen for the 2020–21 school year. Over one million masks, 7,600 units of sanitizer and 38,000 gowns were provided including cloth masks with clear windows over the mouth. The clear windows are a priority for teachers who MAYOR have students with hearing impairments, a disability, learning City of Phoenix English as a second language or learning to read. This allows 602.262.7111 teachers to use PPE that adapts to the needs of each student. www.phoenix.gov “It’s imperative that school administrators and educators are equipped with the resources they need to invite our kids back into safe school environments,” said Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego. “Schools are bedrock institutions for Phoenix families — providing meals, health services, and a safe place for kids while parents are working.” Phoenix is working with local school districts to help ensure there will be a strong supply of PPE to keep students and educators safe. “Our hope is that by providing PPE and sanitizer, we can ease the burden as they adapt to an enormous shift in service delivery for our community,” said Gallego.
It wasn’t long before the self-described “scrawny dudes wearing women’s clothing and eye liner” found trouble with their peers. They were harassed and occasionally beat up — they did make some friends, though.
“We’re living in some strange and unusual times, and the fire just seems to be the cherry on the sundae,” said Jonathan Goldman in September from his home in Los Angeles. Goldman and William Preston Bowling are the founding members of the Phoenix 80s band Basic Elements, and as wildfires raged across their adopted home state, we took a trip back in time to 1984–85 when the Shadow Mountain High School students first founded their band. Longtime friends, Bowling and Goldman met in 1977, bonding over their shared interest in Star Wars. Then, along came the 80s and high school. Bowling: “Yeah, we started out totally focused on science fiction and building models and Legos and then at one point we started getting into music and guitars and synthesizers.” Goldman: “That would have been early 80s, ’82, ’83, and you’ve gotta remember, this was before, in Arizona, you get like KDKB, KUPD, and maybe every now and then, Gary Numan would break through, or The Cars, or maybe hear some Blondie, so Bill and I grew up on Van Halen and
Goldman: “The girlfriends of the dudes that were beating us up were always wanting to hang out with us because we were boys that liked Duran Duran.” Bolwing: “‘Oh, male Duranies!’” But then, an epiphany.
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Lunchtime concert at Horizon High School. L–R: Jonathan Goldman (synth) Matt Barton (drums) William Bowling (bass) Ken Dunipace (guitar) John Denis (vocals).
Pink Floyd and rock ‘n’ roll, but there was something about this new sound.” Goldman: “Honestly, I think it was probably ‘Hungry Like the Wolf,’ and we were just like, ‘What the…’ and then MTV dropped and you saw the marriage of video and music and our minds were blown. So, we went from listening to emulating.” Goldman: “And back then, if we wanted
to look like the people that were making the music that we thought was cool, we had to go to PV Mall and go to the ‘Gear for Guys’ section of Judy’s, or, honestly, I’d go into my mother’s wardrobe…” Bowling: “I think the funniest time was when my mom asked me where I wanted to go shopping for back-to-school and I said Capezio on Scottsdale Road.”
Goldman: “Bill and I saw, I think it was at Shea Plaza Cinema, we were just getting sick of getting beat up and snuck into a movie, an R-rated movie, and we saw Revenge of the Nerds, and you know, there’s that climactic scene in that movie where the nerds at the festival; the nerds do their concert, they play their song and they get all the points and they get all the girls. And Bill and I were like, ‘Wait a minute, we should start a band.’ So, it was like a literal revenge of the nerds, or revenge of the new wavers that inspired us to just give it a try.”
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JFCS Memory Café Expands Reach Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) Memory Café is a setting for persons with memory challenges to engage in fun, enriching activities with their care partners in a nurturing and accepting environment — and now residents can participate from the comfort of their own home. The original JFCS Memory Café is still held through Zoom on the first Thursday of each month at 10am. And now, the program has expanded to offer an additional café the third Thursday of each month at 1pm for the fall months. The cafes will be held Oct. 15, Nov. 19 and Dec. 17, from 1–2pm, via Zoom. The guest artist is Sun Joo Lee, a vocalist and guitarist from Sunshine Music Therapy, who will engage all with familiar songs and feel-good movement. Lee has master’s degrees from ASU in both voice performance and music therapy. “These programs offer a fun, interactive bonding time for care partners,” said Kathy Rood, Older Adult program manager for JFCS. “We welcome those who want to sing along as well as those who are toe tappers. It’s a great way to bring some joy into homes, particularly in these difficult, isolating times.” To participate, RSVP to janet.rees@jfcsaz.org or 480.599.7198. A link will be sent to participants prior to the café. There is no cost to participate, and volunteers are available to help navigating Zoom if needed. Jewish Family & Children’s Service is a nonprofit, nonsectarian organization that strengthens the community by providing behavioral health, healthcare and social services to all ages, faiths and backgrounds. JFCS’ goal is for a future where families are strong, elders are cared for and children are safe. More information is available at www.jfcsaz.org.
Quick Tips to Jumpstart Your Gardening Adventures BY GREG PETERSON, THE URBAN FARM
Arizona is not the friendliest place to garden as many “transplants” to the desert may have discovered. It takes a special set of skills that are very different from those needed in other climates. As fall lurks just around the corner, I always get lots of questions about how to start a garden in the desert Southwest. So, I have developed a quick set of guidelines designed to help jumpstart your gardening adventures. • Sun — Your gardens’ exposure to the sun is one of the most critical elements of success. Here in the desert Southwest be sure to position your garden so that it is out of direct sunlight by mid to late afternoon. The easiest way to do this is to plant your garden on the east or south side of a structure. Trying to grow your garden on the west or north side of a structure can be futile as the west gets too much sun and the north not enough. • Soil — Just as vital as putting healthy food in our body, providing healthy soil is key to growing a great garden. Our desert soils greatly benefit from adding a vigorous dose of organic compost that is worked into the soil. This provides the nutrients your plants need and creates a great environment for establishing strong, productive roots.
• Seeds — Planting the right kind of seeds at the right time of year will add to your bounty. For a robust spring harvest, your fall planting can include root crops such as carrots, radishes and beets; brassicas such as broccoli, cabbage and Brussels sprouts; and leafy greens such as lettuce, spinach and arugula. Three bonus crops to plant this time of year are edible nasturtiums, garlic and snow peas, which all do very well in our desert climate, and they add lovely color and taste to our meals. It is very possible to grow a significant amount of your food right in your own yard. (This can translate to less driving to the grocery store, too.) For a first steps to your success download the free planting calendar at www. plantingcalendar.org and oh hey, it’s still a desert… don’t forget to water regularly. Greg Peterson is a green living and sustainability innovator who is well known regionally. He has his master’s degree in Urban and Environmental Planning from Arizona State University. Greg is the owner of the Urban Farm (www.urbanfarm.org), a real-world environmental showcase home in the heart of Phoenix. The Urban Farm features an entirely edible landscape, including over 75 fruit trees, rainwater and greywater harvesting, three solar applications, and extensive use of reclaimed and recycled building materials. The site is opened periodically throughout the year to the public and offers classes, lectures and tours.
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The Arizona Jewish Historical Society (AZJHS) will hold a virtual book discussion Thursday, Oct. 22, at 2pm with Dr. Ettie Zilber, A Holocaust Memoir of Love & Resilience. With the Nazi occupation of Kovno (Lithuania), her life changed forever. Zlata Santocki Sidrer was Jewish, but she survived the horrors of the Holocaust. Gone was her normal life and her teenage dream of becoming a doctor. Instead, she witnessed untold deprivations, massacres, imprisonment, hunger and slave labor before being transported to the Stutthof Concentration Camp. Her story of the death march is a testament to her fighting spirit and the limits of human endurance. Yet the challenges did not end with liberation. Zilber’s book is available through the AZJHS. Visit www.azjhs.org/book-store. To RSVP for the event, email msendrow@azjhs.org to receive online information.
After making Metrocenter Mall its home since 2011, nearly 700 students and 30 teachers from Phoenix Conservatory of Music (PCM) were displaced when the mall closed permanently in late June. PCM learned of the closure that same month and had to scramble to relocate its school and music studios. Now, the 501(c)(3) organization is seeking help to continue to facilitate its move into a new home. In mid-September, PCM announced that its Emergency Relocating and Reopening Fund, GoFundMe had only raised one-third the amount necessary to fund its move to a new facility. “Engaging support from the community through the move to temporary storage to moving into our new home is critical,” said Regina Nixon, executive director. “We are not just incurring moving costs, but as we begin to engage in providing hybrid programs for our community, there are a significant reopening costs associated with navigating this pandemic safely — from in-room air purifiers to individual microphones for students. The support from the community to our Emergency Relocating and Reopening Fund is truly allowing us to serve our community in the very best way possible and allowing students the creative outlet they need in this unique time in our shared history.” At present, PCM continues to serve its students virtually and is looking ahead to normal in-person operations as soon as it is safe to do so. Valley residents who would like to help this nonprofit school may visit www.gofundme. com and search “Phoenix Conservatory of Music” to find the donation page. For details, visit www.pcmrocks.org.
From Tragedy to Triumph: PACC911 Hosts Glimmer of Hope Several awe-inspiring stories will be the theme for Phoenix Animal Care Coalition’s (PACC911) annual Glimmer of Hope event, which this year celebrates 800 animals rescued in 2019 and rehabilitated, giving them a second chance at life through the organization’s medical relief programs. “Imagine finding Oscar at the county dump where he was literally buried alive,” the PACC911 team shared. “Some humans believe that animals have no value, and Oscar was discarded as trash.” With the help of PACC911, Oscar was rescued and rushed to emergency veterinary care, and thanks to its critical care program, Oscar now enjoys the life he was meant to have where he is loved and valued as part of the family. PACC911 invites residents to celebrate and share its mission of love and recovery, all from the comfort of home, with friends, family and fellow animal-lovers. Witness the powerful stories of animals the organization has helped to save this year.
Some of these superstars will be featured live during the streamed event, Oct. 7 at 6pm. The Glimmer of Hope event will be hosted by Ian Schwartz from CBS/KPHO Channel 5. Joining Schwartz will be special featured guest Jan D’Atri NBC/KPNXChannel 12 host, and host of KTAR’s radio podcast “Dishin’ It Up.” Add to that a wild, in-the moment, live auction with celebrated auctiontainer Letitia Frye. Live auction items will be offered to lucky bidders, including a one-ofkind piece of jewelry specially designed by Estate Jewelers, Chef’s table at Capital Grille accompanied by exceptional wine, and the opportunity to have a pet featured on the cover of People & Pets Magazine (formerly Phoenix Dog Magazine). Over 80 items will be featured in the silent auction, which will be online Oct. 5–11. To learn more and reserve a spot at this fundraising event, visit www.pacc911.org/ glimmer-of-hope-2020.
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Basic Elements, continued from page 11 Basic Elements was formed with Matt Barton on drums, Bowling on bass, John Denis on vocals, Goldman on synth and David Youssefi on guitar. The band began by playing house parties and what they jokingly referred to as their “lunchtime concert series” at Shadow Mountain and other area high schools — Chaparral, Horizon and Deer Valley. Then, in a moment of inspiration, their “manager,” Sean McFarland, got them a gig on the stage outside of a Howard Jones concert at the Arizona State Fair. That inspired October night in 1985 is what put them on the map.
for hitmakers of the 80s such as Gene Loves Jezebel (at the Jar) and The Bolshoi, and played alongside wellknown Arizona bands like Caterwaul and Gentlemen Afterdark. Flash forward to today’s “strange and unusual times,” and the band, with all of its original members (but now a graphic artist, a real-estate agent, a sculptor, a TV producer and an attorney), is set to release its first single, “Hide.” The track is the first song the band wrote and played live in 1985. It was their antiauthoritarian fight song, and they felt that it also captures the feeling of the current moment. Bowling: “To take you back in time, Jonathon and I were wearing Frankie Goes to Hollywood T-shirts and we thought that whole fight between Reagan and Gorbachev, the ‘Two Tribes,’ was kind of a theme we were looking for, ‘Hide from your leader.’”
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Bowling: “We started playing bars after that. Franco from the Jar would call and say, ‘I want that kid band.’” The Mason Jar (now The Rebel Lounge) was an iconic venue for music in Phoenix, and Goldman recalled playing there at 15 and the owner, Franco Gagliano, telling them, “Hey, great set guys, I need you out of here in 10 minutes.” The band played many venues around town where a group of teenagers couldn’t linger, and opened
After reuniting and playing together for the first time since disbanding in 1990, the band played a show at The Mint in late 2019. It felt so right that they decided to make it official and record five original tracks that they first recorded in Goldman’s parents’ garage in 1985. They took their 1985 cassette and a 2019 iPhone recording to Ed Buller, “synth god” turned music producer. Buller, the legend behind some of the Psychedelic Furs most iconic hits and producer of bands like Suede and Pulp, agreed to come on board. Goldman: “He was like, you know, these are pretty good 80s songs, man.” Recorded at the iconic Glenwood Studios, the music goes so far beyond simple nostalgia — it doesn’t just capture the feel of 80s music, it IS 80s music. For those who grew up
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in the era, “Hide” will feel familiar yet completely new. Younger generations who may be fans of the TV show “Stranger Things” will instantly recognize its pure 80s vibe. So, 35 years after its conception, the single “Hide” drops Oct. 2 on all “major platforms.” Goldman: “Yeah, they should be able to get it on Apple, they should be able to get it on Spotify. I don’t know what else people use other than that, Amazon?” Bowling: “Columbia House!” Four additional singles will be released in 2021. Once complete, the band plans to release a vinyl press of the entire Ed Buller sessions along with a B-Side of the original recordings from 1985. On the horizon, a homecoming show in Arizona (preferably at The Rebel Lounge). Goldman agreed that, with the release of their original music all these years later, the group really has come full circle in their Revenge of the Nerds tale, concluding, “The only thing that would be better is if people actually listen to it.” |CST
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A Peek Inside Carefree’s Eateries Carefree Restaurant Association’s Fall Restaurant Week takes place Oct. 1–11 (www. carefreerestaurants.com). We asked a few of the participating restaurants to share a little bit about what makes their eatery stand out. Here is what they had to say. |CST
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multiple courses and tastings. The wine list will be worldly with a heavy by the glass section — so you can enjoy all of your favorites. At Confluence we focus on seasonal offerings from as many local farmers as possible. We also enjoy sourcing some of the finest foods from around the world. We love introducing fun, unique ingredients to our guests in a comfortable environment.”
Black Mountain Coffee Shop 7211 E. Ho Road, Suite 23 480.488.9261 www.blackmountaincoffeeshop.com “We are a unique breakfast and lunch restaurant located in the heart of Carefree,” said restaurant manager, Christina Holmes. “The majority of the locals enjoy having their morning coffee with friends or stopping by for lunch in the afternoon. Established in 1978, we have been serving the community and visitors from around the world. Our homemade cinnamon rolls and biscuits topped with our secret gravy recipe have been a hit for decades.”
Confluence 36889 N. Tom Darlington Drive 480.488.9796 www.restaurantconfluence.com “At Confluence, we believe in serving up healthy options without sacrificing flavor. We have a cozy bistro interior as well as an open patio with mountain views,” said owner Victoria Gauthier. “Chef Brandon wants to make this restaurant unique to the area, where you can order a la carte; however, it is meant to have
English Rose Tea Room 201 Easy St., Suite 103 480.488.4812 www.carefreetea.com Situated in the heart of Carefree, the English Rose Tea Room provides an exquisite “Afternoon Tea” experience. “Try a scone with Devon Cream, or the Duchess of Bedford’s Formal Afternoon Tea, or simply a delicious vegetarian quiche…there is something for every discerning tea lover’s palate,” said owner Jo Gemmill. “The interior of the Tea Room boasts sumptuous fabrics of velvet and silk, crystal chandeliers and beautiful bone china tea sets. An extensive lunch menu, a beautifully appointed outdoor patio and a gorgeous gift store, makes the English Rose Tea Room a ‘Must Do’ when coming to Carefree.” Open Tuesday thru Sunday, 11am–4pm.
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Historically, Americans are optimists. We exude energy, confidence and enthusiasm — even today. It’s in our hearts VICE MAYOR and our DNA. There will come a Town of Carefree time in the not too distant future 480.488.3686 when COVID-19 will be behind us www.carefree.org and we will be thinking of how to repurpose those boxes of face masks. Today, in Carefree, we see that optimism at work. CIVANA, Carefree’s new destination wellness resort, reopened in mid-September. CIVANA offers a regenerating experience to a wide audience of wellness travelers, as well as those simply looking for a serene and healthy getaway. Guests participate in more than a dozen complimentary movement and fitness classes — everything from a morning hike and aerial yoga to myofascial release and TRX training. There’s something for everyone. The resort includes a state-of-the-art spa with 22 treatment rooms offering a wide range of therapeutic and rejuvenating treatments focused on healing through water. Plus, CIVANA hosts two on-property restaurants, Terras and Cafe Meto. Looking ahead a few months to January, the Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center, located just above the Carefree town center, will resume welcoming guests to experience their oasis in the Sonoran Desert. The Spirit in the Desert will host programs and retreats for participants of all faiths and traditions to experience reconciliation, renewal, healing and transformation. Churches, nonprofit organizations and businesses will hold meetings for leaders and members in a getaway environment that encourages positive communication and productivity. Their campus will also feature sacred spaces for their guests to enjoy: a labyrinth, prayer path, and the Islands of Silence walk. Capping off the experience, lodging will be available and experienced chefs will serve homemade, healthy meals. Within the Carefree Town core, the Hampton Inn construction project is gaining momentum. Walls will start emerging behind the barrier fences any day with the expectation that guests will be arriving in late 2021. The Hampton Inn will be a wonderful place to accommodate family and friends or simply orchestrate a leisurely getaway in a friendly walkable environment peppered with several fine restaurants, galleries, studios and shops. And there are others laying the groundwork for a restaurant or gallery that will open in the next few months. All are willing to take a risk and are brimming with optimism. While we continue to follow CDC guidelines, join Carefree as we look to the future and experience some of that future today. We look forward to seeing you.
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Update: Smell Gone; Stink Remains Update on the continuing Liberty Utilities Saga is positive news! Liberty has received so much “pushback” from the professional financial agencies of the Arizona State Government (ACC Staff and RUCO) plus HOA expert testimony from Mr. John Thornton, that Liberty has retreated to a position of postponement until Nov. 10 so they can regroup and attempt to negotiate with the other parties. Liberty, as part of their “retreat,” has also offered to reduced their requested rate increase from a base rate increase of 35.53 percent with a token reduction to ONLY 25.35 percent. That is without their “rate case expense surcharge” of $4.26 on top of the base rate. The really good news is that residents of the Liberty Service Area now have even more time to write or call the Arizona Corporation Commission to register their protests against this outrageous increase when they are no longer even processing the waste water from this area. All of the contact information is in their September invoice, or should be, but oops; they “forgot” to mail the contact information to over 900 of their customers. Please, keep those protest letters going to the ACC, they are working for you right along with the ACC Financial Staff and the RUCO Staff! — Bob Moore Intervener
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Local Gallery Open to Art Lovers, Anticipates Spring Festival Season Fall is generally festival season in Arizona. The weather is perfect and winter visitors are in town, ready to shop, dine and explore. While residents can still look forward to the weather, so much else has been canceled, postponed or is still up in the air. 2021 THUNDERBIRD ARTISTS In a September newsletter, Denise SCHEDULE Colter, president of Thunderbird • 9th Annual Surprise Fine Art & Wine Festival: Artists shared, “We are disheartened Jan. 8–10 and extremely disappointed to report • 28th Annual Winter Carefree Fine Art & Wine that the 27th Annual Fall Carefree Festival: Jan. 15–17 Fine Art & Wine Festival has been • 10th Annual Waterfront Fine Art & Wine canceled due to the virus. …but look Festival: Feb. 12–14 forward to hosting our winter and • 17th Annual Fountain Hills Fine Art & Wine Festival: March 5–7 spring fine art festivals.” • 26th Annual Spring Carefree Fine Art & Wine The good news is that Valley Festival: March 12–14 residents can still surround • 28th Annual Fall Carefree Fine Art & Wine themselves with fine art by visiting Festival: Nov. 5–7 the Thunderbird Artists Gallery at 99 Easy Street in downtown Carefree. Look for gallery hours and additional information at www.thunderbirdartistsgallery.com, or shop online at www.thunderbirdartists. com, click on “Shop.”
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N ON SALE Keeler’s Neighborhood Steakhouse 7212 E. Ho Hum Road 602.374.4784 www.keelerssteakhouse.com “Keeler’s Neighborhood Steakhouse is the latest concept by our family-run company, Keeler Hospitality Group, LLC,” said Michael Fischer, general manager. “Keeler’s Neighborhood Steakhouse features only the finest certified Angus beef steaks, freshest available seafood, chicken and American specialties that redefine comfort food, served with professional yet unpretentious service. In addition to fine dining, Keeler’s features an inviting and upscale neighborhood social house atmosphere that encourages conversation and laughs among old friends and new. The restaurant boasts a centrally located island bar, large adjacent patio, beautiful courtyard and roof-top deck designed for stargazing and lounging after a good wholesome meal — made by our family for yours.”
50TH ANNIVERSARY Venues Cafe 34 Easy St. 480.595.9909 www.venuescafe.com “We have been a Carefree staple for 10 years offering comfort food with a Southwest flair,” said owner Catherine Marr. “Dining options include light bites such as deviled eggs with bacon jam, street tacos, loaded mac and cheese and lettuce wraps. Signature salads such as the Chicken Taco Salad, Roasted Beet Salad and customized Chopped Salad are popular, Marr says, as well as full comfort meals like a baked, stuffed pork chop, Chicken Schnitzel with lingonberry sauce or mixed grill kabobs.” Read more about Carefree’s Fall Restaurant week in this month’s Carefree/Cave Creek cover story!
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he Holland Center will celebrate the Halloween season by presenting its inaugural Glass Pumpkin Patch Oct.16–18. The event will feature more than 1,000 whimsical, vibrantly colored glass pumpkins handmade by Gregory Tomb, a local glass artist known for his unique, intricate designs. The pumpkins will be available for purchase, and attendees will also have the opportunity to gain hands-on insight into the craft by participating in glassblowing classes. Proceeds from the Glass Pumpkin Patch will benefit Desert Foothills Theater (DFT), which presents highquality productions for the North Valley community. The Holland Center is currently seeking volunteers and sponsors for this fun, festive event. Artist Gregory Tomb has been fascinated by glass art since childhood. On their frequent road trips, his family would often include visits to the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, N.Y. After studying glassblowing as an art student at Hartwick College, he explored a variety of personal and professional interests — but glass art always remained his passion. As a current artist-in-residence at the Holland Center, Tomb said he is excited to share the joy and beauty of glass art with the Desert Foothills community. Located in North Scottsdale, the Holland Center is a unique partnership dedicated to celebrating arts and culture, treasuring the desert environment, assisting those in need and encouraging lifelong learning. Formerly named the Foothills Community Foundation, the Holland Center provides a diverse array of programs, including classes, fine arts exhibits, and performing arts through the Desert Foothills Theater, the beneficiary of the Glass Pumpkin Patch. As a community theater, DFT invites participation from people of all ages — from budding young artists cultivating their talents to senior citizens seeking a creative outlet in retirement.
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About the upcoming season: “The shows that we are going to be producing this year are going to be high quality,” Terry Temple, managing director, shared with CST in August. “We are not dropping the quality of the shows, COVID is not going to affect us at all that way.” He added that “There is something for everyone this year!”
The schedule: DFT’s season kicked off in September with The Lion King, Jr. Upcoming shows include Arsenic & Old Lace (Oct. 15–18), Holiday Cabaret (Dec. 19), Once on This Island (Jan. 15–24), Steel Magnolias (Feb. 19–28), Fair Game (March 12–14), 13 (April 16–25), and Godspell (May). An announcement on the November show, scheduled for Nov. 13–22, will be forthcoming. The 2020–21 season sponsors are Peter and Phyllis Strupp. The theater says that safety precautions include smaller audience sizes, safe distance seating, face masks and a thorough theater cleaning before each performance. The majority of the season’s performances will be held at The Holland Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale.
How to get tickets: Patrons can purchase ticket online, or by calling or visiting the box office: www.dftheater.org; 480.488.1981. Tickets this season are all general admission seating. Add-on opportunities for early seating and pre-show VIP experiences to include a reception and priority seating will also be available. |CST
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Critical Thinking Has Been Replaced by Confirmation Bias BY MAYOR ERNIE BUNCH
Here we are in October again. Finally cooling down, but the elections are heating up. If you’re like me, you’re really 480.488.1400 www.cavecreek.org tired of the phone calls and political ads. I have never seen so much lying, misinformation and misdirection in my life. As long as the warring factions of Congress are able to place unrelated items in the bills they vote on, we’ll never get the truth. And our collective short attention spans as a nation certainly don’t help. I’m old enough to remember when there were five items in a news story: Who, what, when, where, why, and sometimes how. With those answers we could formulate our own opinions. The whole truth in a story is most often lacking, which intentionally leads you to the writer’s conclusion. Do you really believe anyone wants to take away Social Security from those who have qualified under the current rules? Or Medicare, or preexisting conditions? I don’t, what I do know is the goal posts need to remain stationary in order to get an “apples to apples” comparison. Speaking of goal posts, I’ve flipped through channels trying to avoid campaign ads and find it annoying and stupid that empty televised sporting event stands are using crowd noise tracks. It’s just more of the evolving unreal world we’re now living in. Yes, critical thinking has been replaced by confirmation bias. See you next month!
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he Desert Foothills Land Trust (DFLT) announced the reopening of the Jewel of the Creek preserve last month. Beginning Sept. 16, the preserve will remain open daily from 6am–6pm. This magnificent 26-acre parcel is DFLT’s most popular preserve. The Jewel of the Creek is a desert oasis filled with towering cottonwood and willow trees along Cave Creek, at the northern edge of the Town of Cave Creek and bordering the Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. This property holds one of the last remaining perennial streams in Maricopa County. The unusual year-round presence of water supports myriad plant and animal species.
• Bring water • Keep a 6-foot social distance • Leash your pup • Parking is limited — no roadside parking Since 1991, Desert Foothills Land Trust has protected nearly 750 acres on 25 preserves. Many of these preserves are open to the public for recreation, including PA Seitts Preserve at Go John Canyon and Saguaro Hill. Jewel of the Creek Preserve is located at 44029 North Spur Cross Road. For additional information, visit www.dflt.org.
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Who as a kid wanted to explore a historic mine? Or maybe investigate a real-life mystery, meet adventurers from another era, conquer epic challenges, earn rewards and blow up (safely!) a bunch of dynamite? Now children can do all that and much more with Cave Creek Museum’s Virtual History Playground, an interactive educational resource for online learners using the Roblox gaming platform. Roblox is popular among elementary and middle school-aged children, and the Virtual History Playground may be equally popular with parents because it meets Arizona Common Core Standards and is offered on Roblox VIP restricted access servers.
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The Way to Find Peace these certain problems. If they were to go away, then I would not worry. But that is not so. We will always have problems and worry does nothing but work against us. The COVID-19 season has created so many more reasons why we could be overcome by worry. One day, all your problems will go away and that is the day you die. Problems and challenges are an opportunity for us to trust God more completely. The Apostle Paul writes, “Don’t worry about anything but pray about everything…then you will have God’s peace” (Philippians 4:6). God does bring answers. As we pray, sometimes, circumstances do change. More often, the answer to our prayer is that Jesus changes our mindset and allows us to gain a whole new perspective. We let Jesus carry the load. Our job is not even to try to make the anxious feelings go away...maybe they will or maybe they won’t. We can beat ourselves up trying. Our part is to pray and trust and listen to God. Take time to listen. It is amazing how a new Christ-centered perspective, a word of wisdom from the Bible, and the encouragement of some faith-filled friends can bring a new hope-filled attitude and God’s peace. Paul Witkop is Pastor of Light of the Desert Lutheran Church in Cave Creek. Call 480.563.5500 or email paulw@ lightofthedesert.org.
Shred-A-Thon Event to Support Foothills Food Bank The public is invited to participate in the eighth annual Shred-A-Thon event Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10am to 1pm. The shredding event will be held at Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center, which is located at 6038 E. Hidden Valley Dr. in Cave Creek. Donations of cash, food and $20 grocery gift cards will benefit the food bank. The Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center provides emergency food, financial assistance and other life necessities and resources to individuals and families in the desert foothills, which encompasses a 180-square mile area that includes Anthem, Black Canyon City, Carefree, Cave Creek, Cordes Lakes, Desert Hills, Mayer, North Phoenix, New River, North Scottsdale and Spring Valley. For details, call 480.488.1145 or visit www.foothillsfoodbank.com.
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BY PASTOR PAUL WITKOP During our engagement, my wife and I hiked down to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and then out with seven other friends. We carried backpacks, which had all our provisions for just three days. It’s amazing, however, how the ounces all add up to pounds. After our stay at Phantom Ranch, I was contemplating our hike out with these rather heavy packs knowing that gravity was not going to be working for us. So, like any newly engaged chivalrous man, I offered to carry some of what was in my fiancé’s pack to lighten her load. What a guy! We were all loaded up when I got the most amazing news that we had rented a donkey that was going to be able to carry out almost all of what we had packed. What a difference it made! Our lightened load reminded me of something Jesus promises us. “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle, and you will find rest for your souls” (Matthew 11:28-9). Our normal tendency is to carry the burden ourselves and to worry. There is an illusion that I worry because I have
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Chamber Continues Monthly Meetings Via Zoom The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly mixer via Zoom Wednesday, Oct. 14, 6–7pm. Always held the second Wednesday of the month, the mixer event is an opportunity to join Chamber members for networking. Visit the Chamber website for the meeting link and additional information. In addition, the Chamber will hold its monthly business breakfast Thursday, Oct. 19. The meeting will be held 7:30–9am, also via Zoom. To learn more about the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce, call 480.488.3381or visit www.carefreecavecreek.org.
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History Awaits as Museum Gears Up for Season The Cave Creek Museum’s stamp mill was carried down from its former location at the Golden Reef Mine on Continental Mountain and is the only one in Arizona operating within five miles of its original site. Also, on exhibit outdoors on the museum campus are various pieces of equipment from the early mining days of Arizona, and many agricultural tools used at the local farms and ranches. With a little bit of something for all ages and interests, videos, photos and fascinating historical tidbits and tales are regularly posted on the Cave Creek Museum Facebook page, www.facebook.com/cavecreekmuseum; Instagram, www.instagram.com/cavecreekmuseum; and YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/ user/cavecreekmuseum.
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Beginning Oct. 1, the Foothills Caring Corps will be expanding the qualifying trips for their medical transport program. Robin Cochran, executive director explained, “Our COVID safety protocols have been implemented and state of the art sanitization equipment is now being utilized so that we can safely provide additional essential programs and services to our Neighbors who need us now more than ever.� In addition to trips for dialysis and cancer treatment, the medical transportation program will now be providing trips for cardiac and crucial eye appointments. The van transportation program will also be re-introduced for select trips for crafting and education. Additionally, the handyman program will also be available. Each of these services will assist the neighbors under specific guidelines. Social distancing, hand sanitizing and mask wearing are mandatory for both volunteers and neighbors. Find out more about the Foothills Caring Corps at www.foothillscaringcorps.com.
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he Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce and The Holland Center announced in mid-September the creation of the Desert Foothills Leadership Academy (DFL). The two entities came together with a mission to “educate, energize and engage emerging leaders with a goal of enriching community life while responsibly sustaining our natural resources for generations to come.” They will do this through a focus on strengthening participant’s understanding of the past, current and future potential of the Sonoran Desert Foothills. “The Leadership Academy was created after an unmet need was identified through focus groups and discussions with our members and community stakeholders,” said Patty Villeneuve, president and CEO of the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce. “Our hope is to fill this need and become an important component in the development of the future leaders of our community.” “There is so much to know about the Desert Foothills Community and our partnership with the Chamber will allow us to tap the necessary resources and knowledge base, and our graduates will gain the insight needed to best serve our community,” said Jennifer Rosvall, executive director of The Holland Center. The Academy will take place over an eight-month period and include both on-site and “classroom” training incorporating subject matter expert presentations, on-site tours, panel discussions and hands-on training. Areas to be covered include health care, tourism, technology, sustainability, innovation, education, land usage/ growth, social services, arts, local issues, transportation, Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), leadership training/styles and public safety. The inaugural Academy is scheduled to begin January 2021 and will include up to 20 participants. For additional information or to apply for the Academy, visit www. desertfoothillsleaders.org.
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The nonprofit Sonoran Arts League invites area residents to save the date for Arizona’s largest and longestrunning artist studio tour, Hidden in the Hills (HITH), which is scheduled to take place during the last two weekends of November: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 20–22, and Nov. 27–29. This year’s free, self-guided tour features 140 artists at 35 private studios throughout the scenic Desert Foothills communities of Cave Creek, Carefree and North Scottsdale. The mission of the Hidden PHOTO: MARK GARDNER In The Hills Artist Studio Tour Jason Napier’s whimsical bronze jackrabbit, “Weedeater,” will is to provide an opportunity grace the cover of this year’s Hidden in the Hills artist directory. for the public to visit the workspaces of dedicated artists in the Sonoran Foothills, to learn about the artist’s methodology and process and to purchase directly from them in a friendly, engaging atmosphere that showcases quality art. Keep an eye on the Arts League website for its mobile app and a list of 2020 participating artists as well as downloadable maps and other information: www. hiddeninthehills.org. For additional information, call 480.575.6624.
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Fundraising for the Arts: ‘The Show Must Go On’ Pictured: Dr. Amanda Goldberg and Dr. Stephen Cohen
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here are many worthy causes that are getting their rightful support currently, but one area often unrecognized is live theater, especially since most theater stages are still dark. Scottsdale optometrists Dr. Stephen Cohen and Dr. Amanda Goldberg are trying to raise money as well as awareness on an upcoming day that they are calling “The Show Must Go On.” “The Arts add so much to our quality of life here in the Valley,” said Cohen, “and we want to make sure they stay viable for the time when we can again all gather.” As a result, these doctors are setting aside Friday, Oct. 23, in which all proceeds that day (eye exams, glasses, contact lenses, etc.) will be donated to Valley Youth Theatre (VYT) and The Phoenix Theatre Company (Phoenix Theatre). “During a time that so many of us feel powerless, it is empowering to be able to help our patients and help the community at the same time,” he added. VYT has been in existence for 32 years and was started by one of Cohen’s first patients, Hope Ozer (who also founded CITYSunTimes). “Children who participate in theater derive benefits that will carry forward into adulthood, even if they do not pursue theater as a career,” said Goldberg. VYT artistic director Bobb Cooper is excited about this event, “We are so very grateful for the angels in our
community like Drs. Cohen and Goldberg. We were thrilled when they reached out to us with this wonderful idea for this fundraiser! Together we will make sure ‘The Show Must Go On!’” Phoenix Theatre just celebrated its 100th anniversary and is the longest-running theater group west of the Mississippi. This season was the first time that production was suspended in its long and impressive history. Phoenix Theatre has a national reputation as a first-class company that features local, regional and national talent and productions. Julia, Haase, director of patron advancement for Phoenix Theatre, added, “In a time when numerous organizations are struggling and in need of support, we’re humbled by Dr. Cohen and Goldberg’s desire to include The Phoenix Theatre Company in his philanthropic efforts highlighting the importance of community connection through the power of live theatre.” Appointment times for this fundraiser will go fast, so those interested in being able to see better while helping others in the community should call 480.513.3937. Supporters can also make a tax-deductible donation to the event through a GoFundMe page: https:// gf.me/u/yzbqkx. Learn more about Cohen and Goldberg’s practice at www.doctormy eyes.net. Learn about the theater organizations at www.phoenixtheatre. com and www.vyt.com.
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You can stream the 2018 movie Instant Family or you can create your own instant family by opening your heart and home to Vanessa and Reye. Vanessa, 15, is a compassionate, nurturing teen and the caring big sister for Reyes, a fun-loving 6-year-old boy who loves to cuddle. “They are a close pair of siblings who will bring a lot of energy to a family,” said John Hicks, a child specific adoption recruiter with Aid to Adoption of Special Kids (AASK). Vanessa “is super compassionate” and goes out of her way to help friends and family, says Hicks. “She likes to serve others,” he said, adding that its important her forever family facilitate volunteer opportunities for Vanessa. The teen would fit in well with a family with younger children. “She will be a great big sister and help others out,” Hicks said. Vanessa is already a great big sister to Reyes. Reyes is a curious little boy who loves to play outside and climb every contraption in the playground. “Everything is a new adventure for him,” Hicks said. Reyes gets services through the Division of Developmental Disabilities of the Arizona Department of Economic Security “and will need some level of supervision into adulthood,” Hicks said. Support from the DDD will continue into adulthood. Vanessa and Reyes would thrive in a young, active family with one stay-at-home or work-from-home parent. A perfect fit, Hicks says, would be a multi-generational household in which a grandparent lives at home and could play a role in the children’s lives. It’s important the adoptive family be willing to allow continued contact with two other siblings, Hicks added.
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oin local performers from the Arizona theater community as they narrate spooky ghost stories, haunted short plays, mysterious monologues, scary poetry and original Halloween themed works this month. Each episode in the four-part series will spook interests and tingle the senses as Halloween approaches. Participants can enjoy a fright with classic excerpts, traditional tales, and eerie poetry, all curated from the public domain. Event producer Daniel Davisson, of Davisson Entertainment, added, “Rest in peace from the comfort of own un-living room and join us Saturday nights this October as we present Classic Tales of Fright! A Virtual Halloween Series!” Get spooky these Saturday nights this October: • Oct. 10: Episode 1 — Alone in the Darkness • Oct. 17: Episode 2 — By the Pale Moonlight • Oct. 24: Episode 3 — Ghostly Whispers of the Night • Oct. 31: Episode 4 — All Hallows Eve To meet the players and purchase tickets, visit www.virtualhalloweenseries.com.
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Male Call: Is the Internet Really Full of Scammers?
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No scammers, no players, no married men, no “nurse or purse.” No drama. Must be honest. Do you sense a trend going on here? These are some of the most common terms one finds in a woman’s dating profile — not necessarily every single one, but the Male Call Advisory Board™, after an extensive algorithmic semi-scientific review of more than a hundred profiles, has determined that these terms show up in about 90 percent of the write-ups. We examined four different sites for our study: Tinder, Bumble, Plenty of Fish and OKCupid. GET MORE: Read “Is the Internet Really Full of Scammers?” online now at news.CITYSunTimes.com.
Is Down-Sizing Really Necessary? Or is it New-Sizing? BY BARBARA KAPLAN
Our lives at home have changed recently, and since the beginning of this year we are looking toward our personal spaces to meet our needs in different ways. For many of us, our home has become our place of work, too, as well as our gym, restaurant, movie theater, vacation and so much more! So, for people who have previously wondered if down-sizing is a good idea, they might be torn between leaving their home or making some changes that would give them greater opportunity for a new direction. GET MORE: Read “Is Down-Sizing Really Necessary?” online now at news.CITYSunTimes.com.
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Four Exhibits You Don’t Want to Miss Phoenix Art Museum reopens in October
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1. Stories of Abstraction: Contemporary Latin American Art in the Global Context Featuring rarely seen artworks by some of Latin America’s most innovative contemporary artists 2. T eresita Fernández: Elemental Featuring large-scale sculptures and immersive installations that reinterpret the relationships between nature, history, and identity 3. India: Fashion’s Muse Exploring western fashion’s centuries-long love affair with the riches of India; this popular exhibit has been extended. 4. Ansel Adams: Performing the Print Drawn from the Ansel Adams Archive at the Center for Creative Photography and featuring prints by the 20th-century’s foremost American photographer; this popular exhibit has been extended. purchase their tickets to the Museum in advance of visiting to ensure a low-touch experience. The Museum’s on-site store and restaurant will also reopen in a limited capacity, while in-person events and tours remain suspended until further notice. In addition, the Museum has added monthly membership subscriptions to its suite of programs. These flexible and affordable payment plans start at just $6 per month and provide unlimited access to the Museum and other benefits. Phoenix Art Museum is located at 1625 N. Central Ave. in Phoenix. For additional information, call 602.257.1880 or visit www.phxart.org.
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hoenix Art Museum will reopen to members Oct. 1 and to the general public Oct. 14 with comprehensive safety procedures developed in line with recommendations from federal and state public-health officials. “After nearly seven months, Phoenix Art Museum is ready and excited to welcome back Museum members and the Valley community,” said Tim Rodgers, PhD, the Museum’s Sybil Harrington director and CEO, who began in the role July 1. “During this time of uncertainty and increased social isolation, art can offer much-needed inspiration, joy, and connection. When visitors come back to see us again for the first time, our vibrant, newly installed galleries will feature exhibitions that explore a diversity of thought and experience through outstanding displays of Latin American and Latinx art, special installations showcasing ancient Asian burial artifacts and Chinese blue-andwhite porcelain, and old favorites like the work of Arizona artist Philip C. Curtis.” The Museum has extended popular exhibitions and will premiere new exhibitions, including Teresita Fernández: Elemental, the presentation of which was delayed due to the Museum’s closure necessitated by the pandemic. Phoenix Art Museum will be open five days a week with limited admission and updated hours, including visiting periods exclusive to seniors. Additional safety measures include continuous disinfecting and cleaning practices and required masks for both staff and visitors. Guests are also encouraged to
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Hospice of the Valley Receives Grant to Provide Free Dementia Support BY LIN SUE COONEY Family caregivers often feel overwhelmed, anxious and isolated while they are caring for a person with dementia. They want to keep their loved one at home for as long as possible but wonder how to make it all work. Thanks to a federal grant, Hospice of the Valley can now help these families at no charge. The Administration for Community Living has awarded funds to 12 agencies nationwide to help families living with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. The three-year grant will allow Hospice of the Valley to significantly expand its Palliative Care for Dementia program, which provides home visits to help caregivers with education, emotional support, behavior management strategies, medications, respite, placement options and living wills. Families also have 24/7 phone support with a nurse, social worker or Hospice of the Valley medical director Dr. Gillian Hamilton. “We are absolutely thrilled to be able to help more families who so desperately need support,” Hamilton
said. “Dementia is a vulnerable and challenging journey and no one should travel it alone.” This program serves those at any stage and with any type of dementia, as well as their family caregivers. Hospice of the Valley will collaborate with a number of local organizations to create programs with a special focus on people with dementia living alone; those with distressed behaviors; and those with developmental disabilities like Down syndrome, who may develop Alzheimer’s at an early age. Executive director Debbie Shumway expressed gratitude and excitement. “Our goal is to help those with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and their family caregivers live at home with high quality of life. We are extremely grateful for this grant and for the collaboration of so many local partners who share this same vision.” Those partners include The Alzheimer’s Association, Dementia Caregiver Alliance, Duet Partners in Health and Aging, Senior Adult Independent Living Program, Tempe
Fire Medical Rescue, University of Arizona Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities and VALLEYLIFE. This grant also provides funding to train a dementia-capable workforce to better serve the rapidly rising number of people who will be diagnosed — a 43 percent increase in Arizona by 2025.
To enroll or get more information on Hospice of the Valley’s Palliative Care for Dementia program, visit hov.org/ dementia/palliative-care-for-dementia or call 602.636.6363. Lin Sue Cooney is community engagement director for Hospice of the Valley.
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The Symptoms: The alcohol consumption, the depression, the smoking, the over-eating, the disease, the lack of self-esteem…whatever habits we have that disempower us are all signs that are being sent to us from our minds, bodies and souls to tell us that we are holding onto something that does not serve us. It can be a painful memory, a trauma or an accident that is underlying our physical pain, our disease or our self-medication. GET MORE: Read Michele Guy Syne’s Challenge and Solution in “It Can Be Another Way,” online now. news.CITYSunTimes.com
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A Milo no le gustan las mañanas New Spanish translation part of Tiny Ninja Books collection
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Just in time for fall break reading, Arizona author Sasha Graham has a new Spanish language edition of her children’s book, Milo does not like Mornings. The new edition, A Milo no le gustan las mañanas, was released Sept. 29. “I loved working with Graciela Rodríguez de Hernández on this translation of Milo does not like Mornings and I am thrilled at the way she has made the translation sing. Spanish has woven its way through my life since childhood and I am delighted to have the chance to bring Milo and his Tiny Ninja to Spanish-speaking kids and their grown-ups,” said Graham. Infinitely relatable to both children and adults, Milo does not like Mornings, was originally published in English August 2019. Milo does not like Mornings is full of humor, beautiful illustrations and vibrant colors, and tells the story of a little boy named Milo who wants so much to do the right thing, but needs a little help from his Tiny Ninja. This funny, engaging, and upbeat story also includes four dynamic seek-and-finds that invite young readers to “Find the Ninjas.” Tiny Ninja Books is a collection of books targeting children ages 4-8. The central idea of every story is that we are each born with our own Tiny Ninja who is the bravest, strongest, most awesome version of us. Our Tiny Ninja is always there for us, all we have to do is listen. Tiny Ninja Books are written by Graham and illustrated by Angelina Valieva. For more informaiton, www.tinyninjabooks.com
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Let’s Keep The Magic Alive! As we continue to look toward a future that includes live theatre, we invite you to support our mission to help young people
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Due to the effects of COVID-19, we had to close our theatre doors to all of our wonderful patrons and participants on March 13th. Until we can reopen, we…
… are offering our performing arts classes and virtual private acting lessons online. … transformed our annual fundraising event into a wonderful virtual telethon, featuring cast members from the past 32 seasons. … continue to meet with our VYTeens performance troupe to find new ways to showcase their talents.
Our team is committed to finding innovative and meaningful ways to allow talented young people to engage with our patrons.
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To reach Dr. Welsh or for more information about the Paradise Valley Unified School District, call 602.449.2000 or visit www.pvschools.net.
Kids of All Ages Soak Up Fun & Learning at Hubbard BY LILA BALTMAN
Due to COVID-19, all the swim instructors at the Hubbard Family Swim School are now required to wear large, plastic face shields while teaching children in the swimming pools. However, even with face shields being worn, children can still see the instructors’ big smiles and friendly faces behind the see-through plastic shields. There may be several new safety measures being used, but parents are definitely excited to sign their babies and children up for swim lessons again and Hubbard is thrilled to be open and back in the swim of things. Founded in 1998 by co-owners Bob and Kathy Hubbard — world-renowned experts and educators in the field of infant swimming — Hubbard Family Swim School offers lessons to children 8 weeks to 12 years of age. The Hubbard’s basic philosophy is this: Children everywhere must learn how to swim. Learning to swim should not be a choice. Classes are available in “Baby and Me” programs for ages 2 months to 3 years old and there are group and semi-private classes for children 2 years and older. There are also more advanced swim classes for ages 6 and up. The majority of children enroll in one, 30-minute lesson per week. In 2019, the American Academy of Pediatrics formally stated that they now recommend that children as young as 1 year old get enrolled in formal swim lessons. There are also free “Baby Splash” classes for babies 8 weeks old to 5 months of age available at Hubbard. Parent participation in the water is required. These 30-minute water acclimation classes give parents or caregivers a chance to learn excellent tips on how to enjoy tub time at home with baby and also learn how to prepare baby for swim lessons. The baby splash classes are free but there is a $25 registration fee. “Our popular Baby Splash classes give parents an excellent way to spend quality time with their babies in the water,” said Kathy Hubbard. “Their swim class together is wonderful bonding time and then after the class, the babies always enjoy a nice, long nap.” Hubbard in Phoenix is located at 13832 N. 32nd St., Suite 100, in the Kino Plaza. For more information, including Hubbard’s new safety measures, call 602.971.4044 or visit www.hubbardswim.com.
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Meet Chef Rebecca Tillman, Lon’s at the Hermosa BY KATHRYN M. MILLER
In August, it was announced that Rebecca Tillman was named executive chef at Lon’s at the Hermosa. Known for its globally inspired Arizona fare, the critically acclaimed restaurant is the culinary centerpiece of the hotel and is complemented by a subterranean wine cellar, a celebrated outdoor dining patio and its bar and casual dining counterpart: Lon’s Last Drop. Over the years, the chef has built an impressive culinary resume, working with many renowned hospitality establishments including Biltmore House and the Inn on Biltmore Estate, Destination Kohler — The American Club, Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort and most recently at The Phoenician. Tillman is a culinary mentor for Careers Through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP), a curriculum enrichment program linking public high school culinary teachers and their students to the restaurant and hospitality industry. She is also a member of the philanthropic organization of women leaders in the fields of food, fine beverage and hospitality: Les Dames d’Escoffier International. The Hermosa Inn is located at 5532 N. Palo Cristi Road, Paradise Valley. For information, visit www.hermosaInn.com or call 602.955.8614. We caught up with Chef Tillman in September and she shared some insight on her food, her inspiration, not to mention her recipe for Mushroom Tortelloni — perfect for fall dining.
How did you get into the restaurant business/ where were you trained? After starting culinary school, I began my career at The Arizona Biltmore.
What is your favorite dish at your restaurant? Why? The Tortelloni. It evolved for my love of mushrooms. Simple dish but packs a lot of flavor.
From where do you draw your culinary inspiration? I have traveled all over the world and find that I get inspired by the smallest of restaurants off the beaten path in some of the most remote places.
What are some of the interesting industry trends that you are seeing? I think this year, it has been more about how to support the community and make as little impact on the environment as possible.
How would you describe the flavor profile of your restaurant? I think it is globally inspired, but we use a lot of local and regional products. Do you focus on sourcing local ingredients? If so, what is your philosophy behind that focus? Sourcing local is important; however, we do live in a desert. I think it is more about finding the best seasonal ingredients as close as possible.
What is your go-to dish to cook at home? Or do you let someone else take over the kitchen? We tend to cook simply at home, my husband is a great (former) chef. We love citrus marinated chicken thighs that we grill and eat with fresh Naan bread. What are the elements that make for a memorable meal? Great service and great food are a must. They are both equally important. |CST
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Garrison Brothers Bourbon — a Taste of Texas
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tarting Friday, Oct. 2, through Friday, Oct. 16, the Prescott Area Artist Studio Tour (PAAST) will host its inaugural online art auction. The organizers are excited give art lovers a chance to purchase works from over 60 award-winning juried Studio Tour artists. Among the auction items, art patrons will find a wide variety of mediums to suit their fancy including painting, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, fibers and wearable art. Artists and patrons will also be able to connect virtually through enhanced information on the Tour website and in person with artists who will have their studios open to visitors by appointment. The Prescott Artist Studio Tour online auction will be available directly from the Tour website, www.prescottstudio tour.com.
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