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FEBRUARY 2015

Get Ready To Devour The Valley’s Best Culinary Classic returns

Zap Mama and Antibalas

48 Street Eats Extravaganza

ood, drink, art and artistry – all local, all ready to be devoured by Valley residents. The annual Devoured Culinary Classic returns to Phoenix Art Museum March 1-8. The event is about more than just food and drink – it is a celebration of the best that the Greater Phoenix area has to offer. “This event has helped create local pride for both Phoenix and Arizona, contributing to the growth of Phoenix’s culinary reputation,” says Kimber Lanning, founder of Local First Arizona and the Devoured Culinary Classic. “This positively impacts both tourism and local investment in new restaurants and businesses to serve those restaurants. That all translates to economic development and local job creation.” This year’s events bring together Arizona’s top chefs, restaurants, winemakers, mixologists, local growers and specialty food producers that will be serving up unique dishes and libations representing all areas of Arizona’s culinary scene. Showcasing the best and brightest, the Devoured Culinary Classic will demonstrate the most inspired chefs and local restaurants for four days of local culinary, wine and libations events.

“The 2015 festival is shaping up to be quite an exciting showcase of local culinary, wine and spirits talent,” says Lanning. “In the past three years, we’ve experienced unprecedented growth and sold out events, so we have decided to expand the Devoured programming to further showcase the best of Arizona’s culinary scene.” The Devoured Culinary Classic will feature the following events: • Bartending Competition: Crescent Ballroom – March 1, 2pm • Palette to Palate: Renaissance Hotel – March 5, 6:30pm • Devoured Culinary Classic: Phoenix Art Museum – March 7-8 For additional information, call 602.956.0909 or visit www.devouredphoenix.com.

Back For Another Round:

Arizona Cocktail Week

A Biltmore Valentine

Arizona’s statewide salute to cocktails and cocktail culture is back for another round as the fourth annual Arizona Cocktail Week (AZCW) returns February 14-21. The 2015 AZCW has a bigger and better line up including the Last Slinger Standing competition and even more pop-up bars at the Top Bars of America event. A highlight is the Cocktail Carnival at the Hotel Valley Ho Saturday, February 14. This poolside shindig will showcase dozens of vendor booths, carnival games, aerial pool performers and countless cocktail tastings. The premier bartending competition, the Last Slinger Standing Event – Monday, February 16 – is hosted at the Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour in Downtown Phoenix. The Artisanal Spirit & Cocktail Market will also be back showcasing the finest in craft and boutique spirits, small-batch bitters, farm-fresh ingredients, demos and tastings in an appealing farmer’s market-style format. All week long, guests can take advantage of cocktail specials at favorite local bars and restaurants with the AZ Cocktail Week Wristband, purchased online or at any BEVMO store, PAGE enjoy Imbibe & Dine cocktail and food pairing dinners at restaurants across Arizona and more. For a complete details, visit www.arizonacocktailweek.com.

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INDEX

EDITOR’S PICKS

Publisher Emeritus Hope H. Ozer

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The future is an infinite succession of presents, and to live now as we think human beings should live, in defiance of all that is bad around us, is itself a marvelous victory.”

Editor-in-Chief Kathryn M. Miller

Creative Director Jenifer Lee

~ Howard Zinn

Anyone who uses social media, or reads the comments on online news articles has witnessed it. That moment when a conversation takes a turn. One “side” becomes rude; the other side responds. Or, in the case of really “hot button” issues, it is rude right from the start. Many times that rudeness turns into name-calling, sometimes even escalates to the point of threatening – nine times out of 10, those participating in the war of words are complete strangers. People are much more willing to become aggressive with their opinions when there are no obvious personal consequences involved – but there are consequences. Our world is becoming more polarized; a perpetual Benedick and Beatrice hurling insults at one another for no good reason other than to one-up the other. To “win” the argument – whatever that means. But sometimes those barbs strike home; words can wound. Despite all of our differences, I truly believe that we can come together; that we can forget the meaningless squabbles we become mired in and focus on facing our true challenges Student Artist together. That we can defy the ignorance and Award hatred that we find around us and choose to be the better person. Let that our victory – to be kinder, more generous; to forget the harsh responses that rise in our throats when pressed and instead, be present in that moment find the common humanity in one another. In the end of Much Ado About Nothing, Benedick and Beatrice each find themselves believing the other loves them – and believing it to be true, they act on that belief and discover that they truly do love one another. Benedick: “I do love nothing in the world so well as you. Is that not strange?” It might feel strange at first, but it’s about time to give love a chance. Until next month, all my best,

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Parada del Sol Month

Entering its 19th year of existence, the Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival (GPJFF) brings an exciting and entertaining line up of cultural films to the Valley. From February 8-22, the GPJFF will showcase dramas, documentaries, comedies and docudramas at three Harkins venues in the Valley: Scottsdale Camelview 5, Peoria Arrowhead 18 and Chandler Fashion 20. Legendary singer/musician/actor Theodore Bikel (The Sound of Music, Fiddler on the Roof) will receive the GPJFF’s inaugural Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award at a special Centerpiece Event. Bikel will accept the award in person, following the Valley premiere of his new film, Theodore Bikel: In the Shoes of Sholom Aleichem at Harkins Theatre Camelview 5 in Scottsdale on February 15. Kicking off the event will be Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane, who will present Bikel with the city’s official proclamation of “Theodore Bikel Day.” Following the award presentation, the 90-year-old performer will take audience questions about his 65-year career in stage and screen. This year’s line-up of films features a rich assortment of independent Jewish cinema that travels from the cobblestone streets of Paris to the dusty Theodore Bikel hillside of Bethlehem; from the million-dollar yachts moored in SaintTropez to the sound stages of Hollywood; from the farms nestled deep in the Black Forest to the military airspace 65,000 feet above us, the GPJFF takes filmgoers all around the world without ever leaving their seats. Thirteen films from eight countries, including nine area and state theatrical premieres will screen. For more information on films or to purchase tickets, call 602.753.9366 or visit www.gpjff.org.

Equipping Local Schools For Extracurricular Success Spare Parts, released last month, is a true story about the Carl Hayden High School Robotics Club winning an underwater robotics competition over the reigning champion, MIT. The movie highlights the ideas, dedication and creativity of the students along with the lack of resources, funding and support for unknown robotics clubs. Support My Club is an Arizona-based nonprofit that provides a way for the community to support the specific needs of local high school clubs, like the one in the movie. The website currently has eight robotics clubs in the Valley requesting a total of 58 different items. Robotics clubs encourage students to become scientists, engineers and technologists, while learning and having fun. In addition to Robotics, Support My Club currently supports 243 clubs in 50 high schools across the Valley. Fulfilling item requests for robotics clubs through the Support My Club website will contribute to their efforts and allow them to implement ideas while working towards achieving their goals. The clubs participate in competitions against other schools and having materials to create their projects is vital. Robotic clubs requests include: calculators, calipers, a chop saw, fiberglass structural material, a baby stroller and more. The organization’s goal is to encourage the community to come together and fulfill these requests, allowing the teams to be prepared for the springtime competition season. Learn more about giving to a local robotics club at www.supportmyclub.org/collections/robotics.

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I have proclaimed February as Parada del Sol Month in Scottsdale, when the Old West comes alive during the 62nd Annual Parada del Sol Pro Rodeo and Historic Parade. MAYOR I have also issued a proclamation City of Scottsdale that all Wednesdays throughout the 480.312.3111 month are Western Wednesdays in www.scottsdaleaz.gov Scottsdale. Dust off your Stetson and show your support for the Parada del Sol by sporting your favorite western attire every Wednesday this month and participating in the events that honor our city’s Western heritage and lifestyle. Each year, Parada del Sol Month kicks off with the arrival of the Hashknife Pony Express in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale. These honorary mail messengers ride horseback from Holbrook to Scottsdale, following a 200 mile mail route through the Mogollon Rim and the Mazatzal Wilderness to deliver around 20,000 pieces of first class mail. The riders of the Hashknife Pony Express arrived on January 30 to make their deliveries to Scottsdale and were greeted by residents, school children, and tourists. I was there to thank the riders, chuck wagon support crews and sponsors for keeping this tradition alive in Arizona. Of course, in Parada del Sol Month we have to have the parade of the sun. Over 60 years ago, the Parada del Sol Parade began as a community celebration of Scottsdale’s incorporation and has been the world’s largest horsedrawn parade for most of that history. The Parada del Sol Parade will take place on Saturday, February 14, at 10am in Old Town Scottsdale. Immediately following the parade will be the Trails End Celebration, the all-ages block party that includes food, merchandise, live music and a Kid’s Area with games and pony rides. The Parada del Sol Rodeo will take place at WestWorld of Scottsdale on February 26 – March 1. What once began as a small-town rodeo has grown to be one of the most popular rodeos in the Southwest and is sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. This year’s events include bull riding, steer wrestling, barrel racing and entertainment for the entire family. As we celebrate the spirit of the original settlers of the Western frontier, we are reminded why Scottsdale remains the West’s Most Western Town. I encourage residents and visitors of Scottsdale to take part in this month’s events to celebrate Parada del Sol Month in true Western fashion. For more information on Parada del Sol activities, visit www.paradadelsol.rodeo.

Film Festival Presents Lifetime Achievement Award

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February Brings Fashion, Love And Art To Hermosa Love, and fashion, is in the air at The Hermosa Inn as Valentine’s Day approaches and the Oscars airs. Fashion icon Robert Black will be joining LON’s for a pre-Oscars party and runway show, Executive Chef James Ducas will be teaching lovers how to grill a romantic dinner for two, painting class resumes with Carrie Curran Art Studios, the Kiss & Tell package makes for a romantic vacation for two and much more.

Plan a romantic vacation – or staycation – for two with The Hermosa Inn’s Kiss & Tell package (available February 1-28), including a stay in one of the 34 cozy guest casitas, Prosecco and chocolate covered strawberries, enhanced turndown service and a list of the best places to kiss both on property, and throughout the Valley. LON’s at the Hermosa’s Pre-Oscars party returns Thursday, February 5, at 6:30pm, for its second year, again featuring fashion icon Robert Black of Fashion by Robert Black. Guests are invited to celebrate one of the most fashionable nights in Hollywood while enjoying photo ops on the red carpet, a multi-course meal paired with classic cocktails, and a fashion show featuring some of the most elegant, one-of-a-kind, museum-quality designs. In addition to ogling some Oscar-worthy gowns, special guest and actor Susan Claassen will be making an appearance as she portrays celebrated Hollywood stylist and costume designer Edith Head. To make a reservation for the Pre-Oscars Party

(cost: $99++/person), call LON’s at 602.955.7878. Guests will learn how to prepare a meal on the grill for that special someone at the Valentine’s-themed cooking class Art of Cooking Class: The Lover’s Grill, Saturday, February 7, 12-2pm. Featured dishes will include chateau briand, lobster, grilled bruschetta and grilled oysters, in addition to some decadent sweets to enjoy throughout the class. Cost is $35 per person. Other events coming in February include Artist in Residence Brunch with artist Linda Ingraham, Sunday, February 8, from 10am-2pm; Valentine’s Day Dinner, Saturday, February 14, from 5-10pm; Mixology Class: Vodka, Sunday, February 15, from 2-4pm; and Mimosa Mornings with Carrie Curran Art Studios featuring Georgia O’Keefe, Saturday, February 21, from 9:30-11:30am. To make a reservation, call LON’s at 602.955.7878. For more information on The Hermosa Inn, LON’s and Last Drop, or any upcoming events, visit www.hermosainn.com.

ProMusica Arizona singers and instrumentalists will present a unique twist and international experience for the audience of Around the World in 80 Minutes, February 8, Upon entering the venue, ticket holders will be given a schedule of eight 20-minute mini-concerts from which they can choose the four events they want to attend – a “design your own world tour concert experience.” The selections include a mix of music from across the globe before the concluding grand finale. The eight mini-concert options include: • Mexican mariachi band

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Take A Musical Journey Around The World

• Full orchestra performing the music of Russia • Piano trio with Chinese influence • Full chorale singing music from South Africa • Men’s ensemble with songs of the British Isles • Women’s ensemble singing Scandinavian music • Jazz combo performing Brazilian songs • Brass ensemble playing German beer hall music

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The concert will be held from 3-6pm at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 East Second Street in Scottsdale. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for students (18 years and under). To purchase tickets, visit www. scottsdaleperformingarts.org/event/around-the-world-in-80-minutes. Tickets also are available by calling the Box Office at 480.499.8587. For additional information, visit www.pmaz.org.

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SCC Designated Tax Assistance Site Qualified taxpayers can get free tax preparation assistance at Scottsdale Community College (SCC), which is designated an IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site for the 2015 tax season. Beginning February 4, and every Wednesday through April 8, SCC accounting students, who are IRS-certified tax preparers, will be available from 4-8pm in LIB-463 to provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing. Qualified taxpayers include those with income less than $53,000, persons with disabilities, the elderly and people with limited English speaking ability who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. Taxpayers should bring all applicable documents. Visit https://news.scottsdalecc.edu and click on “Campus News” for document information. Business Faculty Jim Simpson says some Saturday hours may be added if demand warrants it as the April 15 tax deadline approaches. The IRS VITA site at SCC is sponsored by Valley of the Sun United Way. Scottsdale Community College is located at 9000 East Chaparral Road. For information, contact Simpson 480.423.6257 or jim.simpson scottsdalecc.edu.

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Book Donations Sought For DFLC Sale

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Desert Foothills Lutheran Church (DFLC) will hold its Eighth Annual Book Sale Friday, February 13, from 9am-5pm; Saturday, February 14, from 8am-1pm; and Sunday, February 15, from 10am-12pm at 29305 North Scottsdale Road in the fellowship hall. There will be over 5,000 of books to choose from including paperbacks, hardbacks, cookbooks, children’s books, audio books, videos and DVDs. All items will be priced at $2 or less and on Sunday, all the books that can fit in a grocery bag will be sold for $10 per bag. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the church’s local outreach ministries, which enables DFLC to better serve the needs of the community. In preparation for the Book Sale, Desert Foothills is accepting donations of gently used paperbacks, hardbacks and audio books. Donations can be dropped off at the church between 9am-4pm weekdays. One hundred percent of the donations will benefit the local community. Contact Dwayne Richard at 480.710.2403 for information or for assistance in picking up any large donations.

Date Night At La Casa Couples are invited to enjoy a “date night” with Roger and Kathi Lipp from 4-7pm, Sunday, February 8, at La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church, 6300 East Bell Road in Scottsdale. Kathi Lipp is the author of The Husband Project and The Marriage Project and is a popular and humorous speaker on marriage and family. The event includes dinner, and the cost is $25 per couple. For additional information, call the church at 480.948.1234 or go to www.lacasadecristo.com.

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Join the business women of the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce for the Third Annual Women in Leadership Event, February 11 from 11:30am-1:30pm. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;no fluffâ&#x20AC;? educational luncheon explores how one person can change the world for so many with featured speaker Flora Jessop. Jessop grew up in Colorado City, Arizona. She was raised in a polygamous family, with two mothers and 27 siblings, all members of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (FLDS). When she was 16 years old, after years of abuse, she fled her family and faith. After many years as a vagabond in Middle and Southwest America, Jessop gave birth to her first child, daughter Shauna. Jessop moved to Phoenix where she soon met a man named Tim and created a family unit with him and their daughters, Shauna and Megan. In April 2001, her younger sister Ruby was forced to marry her stepbrother. The ceremony, officiated by Warren Jeffs, would be the catalyst that turned Jessop into an advocate against child abuse in the FLDS community. She helped, in a large part, to create the Child Protection Project. The event, which is limited to 120 attendees (men are welcome to join), will be held at Silverleaf Club 18701 North Silverleaf Drive in Scottsdale. The cost is $50 for members and $60 for guests. Register at www.scottsdalechamber.com or call 480.355.2708.

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Annual Women in Leadership Event

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Women’s Club Mardi Gras Fundraiser Desert Foothills Woman’s Club will hold its annual fundraiser, “Mardi Gras Masquerade & Madness,” Thursday, February 12, at Grayhawk Golf Club Fairway House, 8620 East Thompson Peak Parkway in Scottsdale. A toe-tapping, arm-waving musical review of Mardi Gras entertainment will follow a memorable New Orleans lunch catered by the Grayhawk chefs. Get into the Mardi Gras spirit with lots of beads and beautiful masks or Mardi Gras parade fashion. A silent auction and raffle prizes add to the afternoon’s excitement. The social hour begins at 10:30am with King Cakes, chicory coffee and Hurricanes. There will be plenty of Fat Tuesday atmosphere with fortune tellers, mimes and jesters entertaining while the Mardi Gras band is playing. Tickets are $55, with proceeds benefitting student scholarships and area nonprofits such as Cave Creek Museum, Desert Foothills Library, Desert Foothills Land Trust, Foothills Caring Corps, Foothills Food Bank and Horses Help. This year’s fundraiser is sponsored by Bankers Trust, Sagewood, Wells Fargo Advisors Renae Watkins and Greg Holditch and Wells Fargo Bank.

Pictured, Mardi Gras Masquerade & Madness Committee: Front Row – Vinceanne Casale, Amy Neibauer and Cindy Ramsey; Second Row – Eileen Swete, Margie Olson and Carol Wilson

Reservations are required. For more details on the event or information on joining the Desert Foothills Woman’s Club, contact Nedra Williams at 480.773.3753 or nedrawilliams@cox.net.

The Arizona Restaurant Association (ARA) board of directors elected Robert (Bobby) Fitzgerald to serve as chairman of the board through 2015. Fitzgerald is president of Slatebridge Restaurant Group, which owns The White Chocolate Grill in Scottsdale. Fitzgerald came to Arizona in 1994 in debt from culinary school and worked as a restaurant manager. Slatebridge Restaurant Group was founded in 1998 with the idea of building unique restaurants for specific premium markets. Today, it employs 500 people and serves tens of thousands of meals each week. The ARA Board of Directors 2015 Executive committee consists of Fitzgerald, Vice Chairman Shane Hitzeman (Pride Restaurant Group), Treasurer Rose McCaffrey (Rosie McCaffrey’s Irish Bar), Secretary Skip Chase (Chase’s Diner/Taco Bell) and Immediate Past Chairman and Education Foundation Chairman Louis Basile (Wildflower Bread Company). For additional information about the Arizona Restaurant Association, visit www.azrestaurant.org.

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ARA Elects New Chairman

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Art Expo Moves Into Second Month

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Victor Yurivilca soldering

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Charles Taube sanding on wood scupture in his studio

The Arizona Fine Art Expo continues this month, presenting high quality art, award-winning artists, two-acre Sonoran sculpture garden, cafĂŠ, Artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Marketplace, weekend entertainment, dramatic abstract demonstrations to music, parties, wine tasting and more. Sponsored by The Pond Gnome is the lovely Koi pond. Attendees enjoy watching the colorful Koi fish swimming and playing under the cascading, splashing waters falling from natural rocks. Patrons can connect with the artist, one-on-one, watching the development stages of art before their very own eyes plus building friendships with the artists. This unique and educational experience gives patrons a greater understanding of the artists, their passion and their work. Throughout the 10 weeks, artisans will sketch passionately in pencil,

charcoal and pastels; sculpt and fire clay; drill, chisel and carve stone; paint in all media; delicately etch on scratchboard, stain and etch gourds; design lost wax casting; solder and weld jewelry; assemble mosaics and more. Art is for sale and commissions are welcomed. For nearly 34 years, Thunderbird Artists has played a very important role in uniting gifted artists with patrons across the world by producing award-winning fine art and fine wine festivals. The Arizona Fine Art Expo runs through March 29, 10am6pm daily, at the southwest corner of Jomax and Scottsdale Roads. Season passes are $10; seniors and military cost $8; children under 12 are free. For more details about participating artists or events during the show, call 480.837.7163 or visit www.arizonafineartexpo.com.

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This Valentine’s, “sweethearts” are invited to treat their special someone at Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa. There are a variety of options from which to choose, including live nightly entertainment in Center Stage Bar with featured cocktails February 13-15: Arizona Sun “Kiss,” Chocolate Raspberry Martini and Cupid’s Crush – $12. In addition, gondola rides will be available February 13-14 from 5:30-10:30pm for $10 per adult. Alto ristorante e bar is the ideal place to celebrate. This Italian restaurant offers fresh and flavorful dishes with an emphasis on “the season.” A Valentine’s Day four-course prix fixe menu is available February 13 and 14, and includes a complimentary gondola ride along the resort’s waterways. The cost is $100 per person (not including tax and gratuity). SWB, a southwest bistro, is a casual bistro offering wood-fired specialties featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients. The restaurant will offer a Valentine’s Day three-course prix fixe menu, also available February 13 and 14. The cost is $48 per person (not including tax and gratuity). Click on the “Dining” link for menus. Those wishing to make a day of it can take advantage of the Hyatt’s “My Suite Valentine” package. A choice of a 60-minute signature Avania massage or facial and a 15-minute hand, foot or scalp enhancement, performed in the privacy of one of the suites. Enjoy a glass of wine or champagne and choice of food amenity and a “take-home” gift of hand-crafted chocolate truffles. Or upgrade to the Spa Aviana Suite. For details, click on the “Spa” link on the website. Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa is located at 7500 East Doubletree Ranch Road in Scottsdale. For more information, call 480.444.1234 or visit www.scottsdale.hyatt.com/en/hotel/ home.html.

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Romantic Offerings From Hyatt

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SMoCA Spring Opening Celebration The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) will host its spring Opening Celebration on Friday, February 6, from 7-9pm. The event is free and open to the public. This spring, SMoCA presents three exhibitions: southwestNET: Postcommodity in Galleries 1 and 2, Afghan War Rugs: The Modern Art of Central Asia in Galleries 3 and 4 and Peace Makers in the Young@Art Gallery (YAAG) in the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. The Opening Celebration is also the moment to raise the curtain on the Museum’s May 2 annual fundraiser, SMoCA Mix. The last two events – 2013’s Night Circus and 2014’s AURA – were sold out and the Museum expects the same this year. Save the date of May 2 to see the Museum transformed by vibrant murals, energetic music, Unknown maker in Western Afghanistan, War Rug with Peacocks, date unknown; acquired in daring performances, signature Peshawar, Pakistan, 1994. cocktails and delicious food. In the meantime, explore the spring exhibitions: Afghan War Rugs: The Modern Art of Central Asia, through April 19; southwestNET: Postcommodity, through April 26; and Peace Makers, February 12 – April 29. SMoCA is located at 7374 East 2nd Street in Scottsdale. For additional information, call 480.874.4666 or visit www.smoca.org.

Culinary Adventure At Starfire The 2015 Chef Dinner Series at Starfire Golf Club aims to be a memorable event. Executive Chef Andy Jaurigue will show guests how to prepare his menu items just before sitting down to taste them in a threecourse meal. Dinners will be held on Thursday, February 19, and Thursday, March 19. Each dinner will feature unique menus that display Chef Jaurigue’s most inspired dishes. The February dinner menu will exhibit two appetizers: Belgian endive and roasted marinated vegetables or roasted pear, goat cheese and crisp pancetta flatbread. The entrée features tender grilled skirt steak in chimichurri sauce, leek and sweet potato hash with charred herbed cherry tomatoes. The evening’s desert is warm apple cobbler topped by vanilla ice cream.

For the final meal of the series, the appetizer selections include a choice of fresh brie and fresh apricot bruschetta or lean proscuitto and juicy melon droppers. The evening’s entrée provides flaky lemon herb cod served with shallots and green beans alongside three cheese gratin potatoes. Be sure to save room for a savory strawberry shortcake. All events will start at 6pm. The evening admission is $39 per person plus tax and tip. The price includes the chef’s demonstration, threecourse dinner and two glasses of wine, beer or cocktails of choice. To sign up for the 2015 Dinner Series, call 480.948.6000. Starfire Golf Club is located at 11500 North Hayden Road in Scottsdale. For more information, visit www.starfiregolfclub.com.

Flights and Bites On Thursdays Food Truck Caravan and LDV Wine Gallery (Lawrence Dunham Vineyards) have teamed up to offer Flights and Bites, every Thursday from 5:30-8pm. For $25, guests will receive a LDV Wine Flight (four wine tastes or one glass of wine) plus four different food pairings made by Food Truck Caravan. The chefs and menus will change each week. It’s a perfect place to take a date before dinner or before hitting the Thursday night Gallery Walk. LDV Wine Gallery is located at 6951 East 1st Street in Scottsdale. For more information, call 480.664.4822 or visit Food Truck Caravan’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/foodtruckcaravan.

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The Scottsdale Concert Band, now in its 37th season, will give a free concert of Russian music at 3:30pm, Sunday, March 1, at the Saguaro High School Auditorium. A small ensemble will perform at 3pm. The band, directed by Michele Kalo, will perform the first movement of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concert No. 2, with Andrew O’Brien as soloist. Kalo, founder of Sonic Brass, holds a master’s degree from Arizona State University. O’Brien received his doctoral degree in piano performance from Arizona State University. He currently is an adjunct faculty instructor in piano and music theory at Scottsdale Community College and also teaches privately in Phoenix. Also on the program will be Symphonic Dances from Fiddler on the Roof; Ammerland by Jacob de Hahn; March from Suite for Variety Orchestra #1 by Shostakovich; and Tchaikovsky’s March Slav. Founded by Dr. Charles Sessions, the Scottsdale Concert Band consists of 75 band members from all walks of life, ranging from attorneys to pharmacists to retired music professors, composers and students. The band is sponsored by Scottsdale Community College. Saguaro High School Auditorium is located at 6250 North 82nd Street in Scottsdale. For information about the band, including membership, and to hear music from past concerts, go to www.scottsdaleconcertband.org.

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Concert Band Performance

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MAYOR STANTON WRITES...

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By Mayor Greg Stanton

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Welcoming more than one million people to our city for the Super Bowl isn’t just about providing great entertainment and a great experience – it’s also a chance for us to showcase how Phoenix has transformed. In many ways, visitors for the big game will experience a whole new Phoenix. Our investments in human capital, a MAYOR concentrated effort to create an innovative City of Phoenix export economy, and stronger public-private 602.262.7111 partnerships have positioned us to be more www.phoenix.gov competitive in the global marketplace. That’s the message I want visitors to get – and I’m working with our Community and Economic Development team to tell a new Phoenix story. The winter-spring tourism season brings many corporate leaders to our region, so we’re seizing the opportunity to share why Phoenix is the ideal place to start or grow businesses. With one of the fastest-growing job markets in the country, we’re emerging as a leader in technology, manufacturing, bioscience research and advanced business services. Our Downtown has evolved into a vibrant, urban city center as a result of more than $4 billion invested over the past five years in office space, retail, restaurants, higher education facilities and hotel rooms. It’s no longer just about our great climate. We want everyone to know that Phoenix is hot for economic opportunity. We want people to take a closer look at Phoenix’s growing entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation and SEED Spot are supporting young companies and helping them turn new technologies, biosciences, renewable energy and social ventures into thriving businesses. Entrepreneurs are working side by side, collaborating and sharing ideas in coworking spaces, including Co+Hoots, Mod and Office Pile. We want people to recognize Phoenix as the state’s center for learning – as a higher education nucleus. Downtown is now home to top-ranked degree programs from Arizona State University, the University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University. Those institutions are producing the talent we need to grow our innovation-based economy. We want people to experience how easy it is to get from point A to point B using public transit. Residents and businesses alike are taking advantage of light rail. Fourteen million people use light rail annually, and we’ve seen more than $7 billion in investment along the line in the past seven years. Those numbers will only go up when we triple the size of the line in the next 30 years and stretch it to new areas. In Phoenix, opportunity belongs to those who embrace it. And whether you’re a business leader, an entrepreneur or a student – it’s easy to see why Phoenix is hot.

Brandon Boetto pictured with his SlabHaus designs

Biltmore Fashion Park is currently hosting four innovative furniture installations that showcase some of the best of local designers’ furniture. The furniture features mixed materials including reclaimed wood, iron, steel and concrete – representing vintage, modern and architectural designs. Designers showcased include Cody Carpenter, Architectural Concrete Interiors (www.codydesigns.com), Brandon Boetto, SlabHaus (www. slabhaus.com), Thomas Porter, Porter Barn Wood (www. porterbarnwood.com) and Greg Hankerson, Vintage Industrial (www.retro.net). The furniture installations are expected to be on-site through the end of March. Biltmore Fashion Park is located at 2502 East Camelback in Phoenix. Learn more at www.shopbiltmore.com.

New Farmers Market At Desert Ridge The City of Phoenix’s Cashman Park at Desert Ridge, 44th Street and Pathfinder Drive, is now the home to a new Farmers Market that opened last month. The market, sponsored by Desert Ridge Lifestyles and managed by MM Events, will operate from 10am-1pm the third Sunday of each month through April 19. Approximately 40 unique local vendors will set up in the parking lot to sell produce and/or other food items. For additional information about dates and vendors, visit www.azfarmersmarkets.us or www.desertridgelifestyles.com. Parking for the event will be available at neighboring Desert Trails Elementary School, 4315 East Cashman Drive. Patrons also may access the park on foot or bicycle via pathways within the Desert Ridge community. The park will remain open to recreation users during the hours of the Farmers Market. Cashman Park at Desert Ridge was renovated during summer 2014 thanks to a $500,000 donation from Desert Ridge Community Association. Improvements include a new playground, fitness stations and irrigation system. Built in 1996, park amenities also include picnic Ramadas with grills, lighted basketball and sand volleyball courts, a multi-purpose field and restrooms.

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Biltmore Offers Valentine’s Day Specials Sweethearts can indulge together in an array of special dining and spa experiences this Valentine’s Day weekend at the Arizona Biltmore. Wright’s at The Biltmore is serving a four-course, gourmet Valentine’s Day dinner Friday and Saturday, plus a Sweet Heart Brunch on Sunday. Frank & Albert’s is preparing a special dinner of three romantic courses on Valentine’s Day, while a Valentine’s Day Afternoon Tea will be poured Friday, Saturday and Sunday. And for those who prefer the romantic privacy of their room there’s an in-room candlelight dinner. For dining reservations, call 602.381.7632. At Spa Biltmore, four special Valentine’s Day treatments are designed to sooth, restore and revive – Couples Massage Workshop, HydraFacial to Cupid’s Delight, Polished Under a Pink Moon and Infinitely Loving Restorative Massage. For Spa Biltmore reservations, call 602.381.7632. Arizona Biltmore is located at 2400 East Missouri Avenue in Phoenix. For more information, visit www.arizonabiltmore.com.

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North Canyon Principal Named “Exemplary”

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Elaine Jacobs is one of eight principals statewide who has been named 2015 Rodel Exemplary Principal. She currently serves as principal of North Canyon High School in the Paradise Valley Unified School District. Jacobs has been in public education for 35 years including 18 as a classroom teacher, three-and-ahalf years as a high school counselor, four years as a middle school assistant principal, seven years as a middle school principal and four years as a high school principal. She currently serves as president of the district principal’s organization, serving on the Teacher Evaluation Committee, the Hardto-Fill Committee and the Employee Support Professional (ESP) Professional Growth Committee, also a current member of the Beat the Odds program Rodel, in partnership with Social Venture Partners of Arizona, developed the Rodel Exemplary Principal Initiative to recognize outstanding school principals and populate a pipeline of highly skilled school leaders for Arizona’s high-need schools. Finalists from schools in high-need communities have been selected for their demonstrated ability to inspire their staff to contribute to school-wide success and the development of a campus that is high achieving, safe, orderly and welcoming. Each cohort of Exemplary Principals receives $1,500 and mentors aspiring principals for two years.

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Presidents Day Gymnastics Camp

Dmitri Matheny Group Performs High Energy Concert for Kids

When the kids are off from school on Presidents Day, February 16, children ages three to 13 will get to enjoy a day of gymnastics, dance, karate, sports, special guests, a bounce house and much more at the Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics & Dance Center. There is a half-day camp option from 8:30am-12:30pm. The full-day camp option is from 8:30am3pm. Individual half-day is $45; Individual full-day is $60. Sibling discounts are available. Extended care hours are available from 7:308:30am and 3-5:30pm. Billing is based on half-hour increments. Extended Care prices are: $3.25 per half-hour. There is a $10 fee for same-day camp registration. There’s also easy online registration. Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics & Dance Center is located at 3110 East Thunderbird Road in Phoenix. For more information or to register, call 602.992.5790 or visit www.arizonasunrays.com.

The Nash announces two new performances of its popular free concert for kids, Dmitri Matheny Hot Dogs and Jazz, February 7 at 11am and March 7 at 11am at The Nash, 110 East Roosevelt in Downtown Phoenix on Roosevelt Row. The program is sponsored by Phoenix Suns Charities with hot dogs provided by awardwinning Short Leash Hot Dog and Sausage Eatery. Flugelhorn master Dmitri Matheny leads this high energy show for families, along with Mary Petrich on sax Nick Manson on piano, “T-Bone” Sistrunk on bass and John Lewis on drums. Kids and their parents will enjoy this 45 minute intro to jazz as the Dmitri Matheny Group performs a wide array of jazz styles, explores the different kinds of sounds and moods each of their instruments can produce and shares fascinating stories about the history of American music. Following the show, families will enjoy prize contests for the kids, free corn dog bites and kid’s “Pigs in Blankets” from Short Leash Hot Dogs for everyone in the audience, and a post-show meet and greet with the band. Doors open at 10:30am. Space is limited, reservations are recommended. Admission is free, however a suggested donation of $3 at the door will help support the program. RSVP at www.thenash.org.

Cat Owners Should “Beat the Heat” Before Spring Warmer weather may still be months away, but Altered Tails, a 501(c)3 organization and spay/neuter clinic specializing in high quality, low cost services, invites residents to “Beat the Heat” by spaying cats and preventing unwanted litters from being born this spring. Animal shelters commonly refer to spring time as “kitten season” because that is when they receive the largest influx numbers of unwanted litters that are difficult to adopt. Working together with PetSmart Charities (www.petsmart charities.org), Altered Tails will provide $20 spay surgeries for female cats during the month of February. Spaying and neutering is one of the most effective ways to reduce the homeless pet population and is safe for kittens as young as eight to 10 weeks old, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. Spaying a female cat before the first heat cycle can be beneficial, improving the health of the pet by reducing the risk of certain reproductive cancers and infections. “Female cats can have as many as three litters a year, and kittens can breed as young as four months old,” says Ellen Clark, executive director, Altered Tails. “Most people don’t want to see their cat get pregnant over and over again, so hopefully our Beat the Heat campaign will serve as a gentle reminder to cat owners to sterilize their cats before they go into heat this year.” This special $20 rate is even less than the organization’s normal low-cost price and is available to all residents of Maricopa County. In the North Valley, visit Altered Tails at 950 West Hatcher Road, Phoenix. Find more information online at www.alteredtails.org or call 602.943.7729 to schedule an appointment.

Arizona Opera brings one of the biggest names from the operatic stage, Deborah Voigt, to headline its 2015 Gala, “Big Date Night.” Coming on the heels of the January 27 world-wide release of her new book, Call Me Debbie – True Confessions of A Down to Earth Diva, Voigt will join General Director Ryan Taylor and leading ladies from the 2015-16 season to celebrate with a Valentine’s Day Gala, February 14, beginning at 6pm, at the Bentley Gallery, 215 East Grant Street in Phoenix. For information, visit www.azopera.org/events/big-date-night-galadeborah-voigt or call 602.266.7464.

da Vinci’s Codex Leicester At Phoenix Art Museum Leonardo da Vinci’s Codex Leicester and the Power of Observation will be on exhibit at the Phoenix Art Museum through April 12. For additional information, visit www.phxart.org or call 602.257.1880.

Paw Prints 2015 Fundraiser Gabriel’s Angels, a Phoenix-based non-profit organization committed to improving the lives of Arizona’s abused, neglected and at-risk children through the use of healing pet therapy teams, will host a fundraiser February 20. Paw Prints 2015 tasks 12 guest artists, who are well-known members of the community, with producing a painting of their choice over the course of 30 days. Confirmed guest artists currently include: Chelsey Davis – morning traffic anchor, CBS5; Jennifer Kaplan – owner, Evolve PR; Howler – Arizona Coyotes’ mascot; Joe Courtney – Phoenix Suns, retired; Kyrsten Sinema – Congresswoman, District 9; Oscar De Las Salas – producer, best-selling author, creative director, fashion stylist and design critic; and Andy Izquierdo – VP Corporate Affairs, PetSmart. The guest artists’ personalized canvases will be auctioned off during the event hosted at Allstate Appliance Showroom in Scottsdale from 7:309:30pm. Proceeds from Paw Prints 2015 will help Gabriel’s Angels continue to serve approximately 14,000 children around in Arizona. Members of the public will also have the opportunity to vote for their favorite painting by donating $10 per vote or $100 per 20 votes, with the top three paintings earning a People’s Choice award. Judges’ Choice awards will also be issued at the event. For more information, call 602.266.0875 or visit www.gabrielsangels.org.

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Leonardo da Vinci (1452 – 1519, Italian), Codex Leicester, c.1506-10 (detail). Ink on paper. Each double sheet 11 ¾” x 17 5/8” Image Courtesy ©bgC3

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This Month At North Phoenix Chamber of Commerce

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Join us for breakfast on Tuesday, February 3, at the Moon Valley Café, 502 East Thunderbird Road, for A.M. Networking. Present your 30 second commercial and enjoy open networking. NPCC will hold its monthly Resource & Networking Luncheon on Tuesday, February 10, at Moon Valley Country Club. Our topic this month is “Paradise Valley Unified School District – State of the District.” The Moon Valley Country Club is located at 151 West Moon Valley Drive. The monthly Mix & Mingle will be on Thursday, February 19, at Kona Grill, 7150 East Camelback Road. We can always expect a great turnout for the mixer! The last Tuesday networking luncheon will be held on February 24. The location for this event had not been determined at press time, but may be found on our website. To register for any event or to see a complete listing of the Chamber’s events, visit www.northphoenixchamber.com/events. For additional information, call 602.482.3344.

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The North Phoenix Chamber of Commerce 29th Annual Charity Golf Classic will be held Friday, April 24, at Moon Valley Country Club. The event is chaired by Alex Nelson, of Glass Now, LLC, and will benefit a long-standing community organization – March of Dimes Arizona Chapter, and our Paradise Valley Community College Scholarship Fund. For information on sponsorships and registration, visit www.northphoenixchamber.com/golf-tournament.

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Keep Up With NPCC On Social Media We know your work week can be hectic and keeping up on everything going on with the Chamber and in your North Valley community can be a challenge – that’s where social media comes in. Like us, join us, follow us or tweet us and at a glance, we will keep you up-to-date on all of our community events and opportunities – whether it is a business resource, networking or volunteer event. • http://facebook.com/NorthPhoenixChamber • http://facebook.com/groups/NorthPhoenixChamber • http://linkedin.com/groups/North-PhoenixChamber-Commerce-1762057 • http://twitter.com/NorthPhxChamber

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Monthly Meeting The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), Phoenix Chapter, will hold its next monthly meeting February 11 from 11am-1pm at Phoenix Country Club, 2901 North 7th Street in Phoenix. The speaker will be Michelle King Robson, founder of EmpoHER.com and MKR Media, LLC, and nationally-recognized women’s health and wellness advocate, “From Illness to Wellness.” The cost for the event is $48 for members and $58 for guests. Register at www.nawbophx.org.

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Casino Night Benefiting MIM

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Join Desert Ridge Lifestyles Saturday, February 28, from 6-10pm as they support Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) for a sophisticated and fun evening. Guests will be treated to lavish hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, live music and dancing under the stars, casino games and a silent auction. Part of MIM’s mission is to welcome more than 30,000 schoolchildren annually for immersive, educational field trips. Proceeds from this event will help bring deserving school and youth groups to MIM to experience a world of culture and music, as well as support other museum programming. Dress code is black tie optional. The cost is $150 per person The Musical Instrument Museum collects, preserves and makes accessible a wide variety of musical instruments and performance videos from every country in the world. The museum offers guests a welcoming and fun experience, incomparable interactive technology, dynamic programming and exceptional musical performances. MIM also fosters appreciation of diverse cultures around the globe by showing that we all innovate, adapt and learn from each other to create music – the language of the soul. Musical Instrument Museum is located at 4725 East Mayo Boulevard in Phoenix. For more information, call 480.478.6000 or visit www.mim.org.

Community Association Seeking Candidates

Community Meetings To Be Held The next Town Hall Meeting at the Anthem Civic Building will be held Friday, February 13, from 9-10am. Speakers will include City of Phoenix District 2 Councilman and Vice Mayor, Jim Waring. The Maricopa County speaker will be John Rose, Parks & Recreation trail manager. The Anthem Civic Building is located at 3701 West Anthem Way (southeast corner of Anthem Way and Venture Drive). For information, visit www.onlineatanthem.com. The next New River/Desert Hills Community Association (NR/ DHCA) community meeting will be held Tuesday, February 10, at Daisy Mountain Fire Department Station #141, 43814 North New River Road. The meeting will be held from 7:30-9pm. For information, visit www.newriver-deserthillscommunity association.org.

Musical Theater of Anthem (MTA) will present Disney’s The Sleeping Beauty – Kids February 19-22. It’s Princess Aurora’s 16th birthday, and three fairies – Flora, Fauna and Merryweather – must use their magic to save her from the spell of evil sorceress Maleficent. This classic fairy tale comes to life in Disney’s The Sleeping Beauty – Kids, produced by Jackie Hammond and directed by Cydney Trent. MTA is located at 42323 North Vision Way in Anthem. Call 602.743.9892 or visit www.musical theatreofanthem.org for information.

Sweetheart Dance For Dads And Daughters Dads, granddads, uncles, godfathers or any other men with a special young lady in their life can share an evening of enchantment on Friday, February 13, as the ACC Community Center hosts its Sweetheart Dance. The event, which runs from 6:30-8pm, will feature music, ice cream sundaes and more. Tickets are $10 per pair and $5 for each additional child. The registration deadline is February 8. For more information or to register, visit the Community Center front desk or call 623.879.3011.

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The Parkside Community Association is seeking candidates to fill three open seats on its Board. Two-year term limits are up for board members Bettye Ruff and Loren Linscott, and a one-year term is available to fill the seat of Brett Wilden who has recently resigned from the Board. The top two vote-getters in the election will be appointed to two-year terms and the third top vote-getter will be appointed to finish out the vacated one-year term. Those who decide to run for office are asked to submit a completed application by February 9. For any questions regarding the election process, contact Parkside Community Manager Annette McCarthy at 623.742.6004 or amccarthy@aamaz.com.

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Innovative media will be featured with 28 artists and 14 studios in the Fourth Annual Fountain Hills Art League’s Tour d’ Artistes Studio Tour and Sale, March 6-8 from 10am-4pm daily. This self-guided tour takes attendees by the namesake fountain and through the scenic hills for which Fountain Hills is famous. It’s a chance to interact with local artists and view their work in their homes and studios. Artists will be demoing their media techniques throughout the Tour This is the first year visitors can attend without an admission charge. Maps can be downloaded online at www.fountain hillsartleague.com or picked up from participating artists and businesses in Fountain Hills. There will be a pre-tour reception on Thursday, March 5, from 5-8pm at the Emerson Gallery, 16930 East Palisades Boulevard in Fountain Hills. Artists and samples of their work will be featured at the reception. For further information, call 480.837.3284 or visit www.fountainhillsartleague.com.

Fountain Hills Great Fair VFW Beer Garden returns With the Fountain Hills Great Fair scheduled for late February, VFW Post 7507 is preparing to host its 23rd consecutive Beer Garden. In addition to the brats, beer, mixed drinks, hot dogs, soft drinks, water and chilidogs, which are the main features of the Garden, the Post conducts multiple raffles during the fair with some great prizes generously donated by local businesses.

Post 7507 has been designated by the Department of Defense as an official Vietnam War Commemorative Partner as the nation commemorates the 50th anniversary of the war. Inside the main Beer Garden the Post will have a special tent where Vietnam veterans will have an opportunity to receive special recognition. The Beer Garden at the Great Fair is a primary source of revenue to support the Post’s many charitable endeavors. Learn more at www.vfwpost7507.org. The 27th Annual Fountain Hills Great Fair takes place at Avenue of the Fountains, February 20-22 from 10am5pm. For more information, visit www.fountainhillschamber.com. Photos courtesy of the Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce

FOREVER FAMILIES / BY SARA CLAWSON Aid to Adoption of Special Kids

FOOTHILLS ANIMAL RESCUE PET OF THE MONTH Insel is a very handsome, longhaired quiet cat. He has beautiful light orange and white coloring that makes him unique amongst our other cats. Insel is looking for quiet home with one very mellow cat or better yet, all by himself so he can claim all the love. Insel likes to take his time when he first meets someone. Sitting quietly and letting him come over on his own terms will work best. Adoption fee is $35. Foothills Animal Rescue is located at 23030 North Pima Road in Scottsdale. For information, call 480.488.9890 or visit www.foothillsanimal.org.

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Hero Awards Gala Benefits Local Organization The annual Hero Awards gives special recognition to animals that have shown courage and strength through a service to the community or through life saving work as well as honor members of the community devoted to animal welfare, and benefits Friends of Animal Care & Control.

“The Hero Awards gala is a premier event for the animal welfare community where more than 300 people raise over $150,000 to help reduce euthanasia of animals in Maricopa County,” says Sentari Minor, Chair of the Hero Awards. “To be able to honor animals for their courageous acts and people who devote their lives to their fourlegged loved ones is such a great and refreshing thing to see and the 2015 event should be bigger than ever.” The event will be held at 6pm, Saturday, February 28, at Montelucia Resort, 4949 East Lincoln Drive in Scottsdale. For more information, visit https://azfriendsofanimals.org/ news-events/hero-awards or contact Leanna Taylor at 602.909.5291 or ltaylor@azfriendsofanimals.org.

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One might think a 14-year-old boy wouldn’t be caught in a needlepoint shop, but Devante was right at home among the colorful spools of thread and soft yarns at Family Arts Needlework Shop in Phoenix. He learned how to crochet and knit a few winter weather wares. “I got straight on it and it was easy for me,” Devante says. He interacts well with Devante is a hardworking and others and he loves the kind 14-year-old who loves opportunity to cook up a school – especially science. plate of spaghetti for everyone to eat. “Yeah, I love spaghetti,” he says. “I like to cook the hamburger meat and ground it all up and put sauce in it, and cook the noodles and put parsley and garlic salt and onion.” The ninth-grader loves science and astronomy. In fact, he’d like to become a scientist when he grows up. “I love school because I can be a scientist,” he says. “Because it’s interesting and you see different planets and you see different stars through the galaxy, you know, the Hubble telescope and everything.” Devante is a good student, says Reghina Haywood, his case manager. “He actually struggles a little bit in math and some in reading, but every grade that he gets that’s low, by the end of the year, he can pull it up,” she says. Devante is hardworking, determined, kind and generous. “Once he spends a few minutes getting to know you, he’s all laughs and giggles,” she says. “Devante is a very sweet child. He is extremely nice. He can hold a wonderful conversation. He’s just a great kid all the way around.” And he’d make a great addition to a family. “I’m a kind, sweet person. I care about brothers and sisters,” Devante says. “I don’t want to be left out,” he continues. “[Good parents] care about me and when they talk to me and everything, they notice me.” For more information, call 602.254.2275 or visit www.aask-az.com.

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Container Gardening Presentation

By Mayor David Schwan

On Saturday, February 7, the Carefree Desert Gardens presents “Creative Container Gardening in the Desert Southwest” with Carol Stuttard, a true English transplant. Stuttard, a gardening educator, will share the fascinating world of gardening in containers, including which planting mixes to use, correct watering techniques, maximizing microclimates and design features involving both pots and plants. Discover how to grow desert adapted plants, as well as cacti and succulents for year round successful container gardening. Bringing her love of gardening from England to Phoenix, Stuttard was certified in 2001 as a Master Gardener and was instrumental in implementing the Junior Master Gardener (school gardens) program. In 2006, through the Desert Botanical Garden, she became a Certified Desert Landscape Designer. Her garden has been on tour and she has been featured in Phoenix Home & Garden, the New Times – Best of Phoenix, PBS and local television. She teaches at the Desert Botanical Garden and Maricopa Community College. The program will begin at 9:30am and run approximately until 12pm in the Town Council Chambers located in the U.S. Post Office Building, 100 Easy Street, Carefree. A $5 (or more) donation is appreciated to support these programs. For information, call 480.488.3686.

CORRECTION: On the map in our “2015 Town of Carefree Annual Special Events” section [January 2015], Sunshine Secretarial Service should have been shown as located at 748 Easy Street. Contact the business at 480.488.3590.

Annual Air Fair In Carefree

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Carefree kicks off a free concert series for the entire family. Located in the Carefree Village Center, Sanderson MAYOR Lincoln Pavilion will host live Town of Carefree concerts beginning every Sunday, 480.488.3686 February 8 through March 29 www.carefree.org from 1-3pm. The very best in local entertainment will feature popular groups such as Mogollon, Affinity and Marmalade Skies. I invite you to come and enjoy an afternoon of free music in addition to exploring the natural ambiance of the Carefree Desert Gardens. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the Carefree Festival of Fine Chocolate and Art will feature more than 100 exhibitors of fine art, chocolate and confections on February 12-15. If you happen to forget to buy your sweetheart something, this festival is a good way to recover from a potential faux pas – “Honey, let’s go to Carefree and I’ll buy you some chocolate!” You won’t want to miss one of the most popular fine art festivals brought to Carefree by The Thunderbird Artists who will conclude their series of festivals February 27 – March 1. Lastly, SkyRanch Airport is hosting a free “Air Fair” February 28 from 9am-3pm (in “pilot speak” that is 1600 to 2200 Zulu). Displays will include antique, home built and modern airplanes, a remote controlled model airshow, automobile and motorcycle displays in addition to tasty food vendors. Come and experience the beauty of Carefree – where most events are free!

The 2015 SkyRanch Air Fair takes flight Saturday, February 28, from 9am-3pm. The free event will showcase antique, home built and modern airplanes, in addition to an R/C (remote controlled) model airshow and automobile displays. Food will be available from Cave Creek Smokehouse. For information, visit www.skyranchcarefree.com.

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Lucky, Well And Grateful Some people, despite having cancer, are quite healthy and live well. I’m one of those lucky people and for that, I am very grateful. But I also know there are those with cancer whose disease does not let them live well. I feel pained for them and I am reminded of how fortunate I am. I hesitate to write the word “cancer” or refer to myself as ALLEN NOHRE having it because cancer is such a powerful and frightening Writer word. I usually tell people, if they are interested, that I have

multiple myeloma, a treatable, but not yet curable disease. Most have never heard of it and that is fine with me, because then the conversation doesn’t get into heavy talk about cancer. Way back in 2004, my doctors said I had MGUS, a pre-multiple myeloma condition that stands for “monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance” – the craziest medical term ever invented for a disease. Five years later, I was cryptically told by doctors, “We have significance,” which meant that I have multiple myeloma. To manage my disease, I put my trust in the Mayo Clinic, and especially in Dr. Joseph Mikhael, whose scientific knowledge is balanced with personcentered care. I’ve just coasted past the four-year mark since my stem cell transplant and I haven’t yet needed additional treatment. I still have some

SOUL CONNECTION of those nasty cells lurking around in my bones and I will inevitably need treatment again. Dr. Mikhael says my myeloma cells are lazy, which is more good luck for me because they are slow-growers. I don’t know why it is my good fortunate to have such lazy cancer cells while others have fast growing and aggressive cells. I don’t have the answer to that big question, but I can be ironically grateful for my lazy cells. Mostly though, I’m grateful for superior medical treatment that is keeping them under control up until now. Allen Nohre lives in Carefree with his wife, Kathie. He is a writer at Terros and can be reached at anohre@cox.net.

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February Chamber Events

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Join the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce Thursday, February 5, as it celebrates On Q Financial at a ribbon cutting event. The event will be held from 4-5pm at On Q Financial, 14275 North 87th Street, Suite 210, in Scottsdale. Learn more about the business at http://bethandrene.onqscottsdale.com or by calling 480.444.7130. The Chamber hosts a morning networking every last Thursday of the month. Head over to Harold’s Corral, 6895 East Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek, February 26 from 8-9:30am and get to know area business owners and community members. The cost is $6 for members and $10 for non-members. For additional information about the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce, call 480.488.3381 or visit www.carefreecavecreek.org.

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2015 Golf-ForeCharity

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Area residents can enjoy a round of golf while supporting St. Vincent de Paul and other local charities April 27 as The Knights of Columbus, Council #11116 from Carefree hold its 14th annual Golf-Fore-Charity event on two of North Scottsdale’s premier private golf courses: Troon Country Club and Desert Highlands Country Club. An 11:30am shotgun start begins the day that includes lunch, dinner, Holes-in-One for cars and $10,000, silent and live auctions, a raffle and awards. The cost of $300 per golfer (foursomes are $1,200) includes an afternoon program for each golfer’s guest commencing at 3pm, which will include wine tasting, an auction preview and other activities. Last year’s event raised $125,000 for St. Vincent de Paul and $40,000 for other local charities. Corporate sponsorships range from $2,000 to over $20,000 and hole sponsorships are available for $1,000. Donated vacation properties, airline points, dinners, golf foursomes, services and other general items are also needed to help assure successful silent and live auctions. The main beneficiary of this year’s proceeds will once again be St. Vincent de Paul, an organization that has fed, clothed, housed and healed Arizona’s poor as well as provided meaningful opportunities for volunteers to serve their neighbors in need with love and compassion since 1946. The need is great and the Knights are hoping to raise even more for this organization that does so much for so many. For more information, visit www.golf-fore-charity.org, or contact one of the following: Ryan, 602.616.5321 (sponsors); Steve, 602.405.2948 (auction donations); Cory, 480.616.5321 (golf reservations).

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The Kiwanis Concert Series continues this month and next at the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion at Carefree Town Center. Dunlap and Pennington perform the mega hits of Broadway, cool pops, hot jazz and classical favorites in “Two Pianos, Four Hands” February 7. Todd Oliver grew up loving dogs, ventriloquism and rock ‘n’ roll. So what better than to combine them all in “the feel good show of the year.” Oliver and Friends – the “friends” are Irving and Lucy, two dogs who talk up a storm with help from Oliver – have appeared on “Late Show with David Letterman,” “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and “The Today Show.” If you’ve ever wondered how a dog looks at life, Todd Oliver & Friends in “A Unique Ventriloquist” on March 7, gives it to you straight from the dog’s mouth. All of the Kiwanis Concert Series shows are held at the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion in Carefree Town Center Gardens. Individual show tickets are $30. For information or tickets call 480.488.7169 or visit www.kiwaniscarefree.org. Tickets may also be purchased at The Kiwanis Marketplace, 6535 East Cave Creek Road.

sound, a girl group set their sights on making their dreams of stardom come true. They are well on their way when they get their big break at an amateur competition and find themselves singing backup vocals for James “Thunder” Early. But when their agent, Curtis Taylor, Jr. makes Deena, not Effie, the star of the group that will become known as the “Dreams,” L-R: Krystal Pope, Chanel Bragg and Jacqueline Rushing in the DFT things begin to spin out production of Dreamgirls. of control. Dreamgirls is not just about the Desert Foothills Theater (DFT) singing, the dancing and the performing. presents the popular musical Dreamgirls The play is also about the behind-theFebruary 13 – March 1. The special show, scenes reality of the entertainment which coincides with Black History industry – the business part of show Month, features a cast that includes business that made possible this more than 20 African American actors. cultural phenomenon. At a time in history when rhythm DFT is a division of the Foothills and blues blended with other styles of Community Foundation. Its production popular music to create a new American

Easy Street Clinic is now offering skin services from Maxine MacGwyre. MacGwyre, of Skin Revision, PLLC, is a Licensed Medical Aesthetician and Certified Laser Technician who has been focusing on sustaining healthful beauty since she earned her BS in Nutrition from Cal State LA in the early 1980’s. She applies her knowledge of nutrition to the latest skin care techniques to bring a uniquely holistic approach to her clients’ skin care. She is a native of Los Angeles, California and has most recently returned from New York City and Colorado, refining her skills in Collagen Induction Therapy, also known as Micro-needling. She has focused in this area of practice because it is of great assistance in providing skin rejuvenation, aiding with the mitigation of laxity, wrinkles and pigmentation aggravated by the Arizona sun. Contact MacGwyre at 480.828.0987 or visit www.skinrevision.net. Easy Street Clinic is located at 7202 East Carefree Drive. For additional information, call 480.595.0001 or visit www.easystreetclinic.com.

Theater of Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, 33606 North 60th Street in North Scottsdale. Tickets range from $25-$32 for adults and $15-$20 for youth and students. Visit www.dftheater.org or call 480.488.1981.

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is directed by Damon Bolling with musical direction by Daniel Kurek and choreography by Lynzee 4Man. Performances are at 7:30pm Friday and Saturday and at 2pm on Sunday in the intimate Black Box

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Support The Food Bank While You Shop Those who like to shop online can now make an impact locally through the AmazonSmile Foundation. The Foothills Food Bank is one of the latest organizations that will benefit from items purchased online at Amazon. When shopping, go to http://smile.amazon. com and be sure to select (or change to) Foothills Food Bank as the designated charity. The Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the Food Bank. To learn more about all that the Food Bank does in the Foothills area, visit www.foothillsfoodbank.com.

Caring for the Caregiver Foothills Community Foundation and Hospice of the Valley will present “Caring for the Caregiver” Tuesday, February 17, at Holland Community Center. The free event, which runs from 10-11am, will help attendees: • Identify the challenges of self-care • Define stress and common emotional reactions to work • Explore self-care tools

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Foothills Community Foundation and Holland Community Center are located at 34250 North 60th Street in North Scottsdale. To register, call 480.488.1090. For additional information, visit www.azfcf.org.

Spend Sundays in the Carefree Desert Gardens relaxing and enjoying the music of talented Valley musicians. Each week from 1-3pm, the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion is the place to be for free concerts for all, hosted by the Town of Carefree. February performances include: February 8: Mogollon One of the Premier Country Rock Entertainment groups in the West.

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February 15: Affinity A 10-piece powerhouse band with an extensive repertoire ranging from Sinatra to more contemporary generaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. February 22: Alice Tatum Critically acclaimed, award winning singer, Alice Tatum has been a fixture in the Phoenix music scene for 30 years.

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March 1: Sahnas Brothers Beautifully blending the sounds and rhythms of their native Greek culture with the warm, inviting romance of the classical Spanish guitar.

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A Feast For The Senses: Fine Art & Wine Festival Thunderbird Artists are back this month with its Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival, February 27 – March 1, and are once again featuring some of the most accomplished artists in the United States. This festival is widely known as a “Collector’s Paradise” as well as an upscale wine tasting event. The event promises a weekend of enjoyment with fine art, wine tasting, live musical Artwork by Featured Artist Scott Swezy entertainment, featuring Esteban and media sculptures. The casual Teresa Joy, in addition to food and setting will give patrons the Teresa Joy and Esteban treats for all. opportunity to meet and The festival will feature more than will also be present serving crab converse with the artists. 165 juried artists from around the cakes. To satisfy one’s sweet tooth, The featured artist is Scott world displaying an excess of 5,000 Mr. Fudge will be serving fudge on Swezy. Swezy specializes in working pieces of original artwork. In addition site, Xocolatl will have decadent with pastels on both paper and to paintings and select fine crafts, other chocolate truffles, Let’s Eat Kettle linen. His pieces are truly one-ofstyles on exhibit include batiks, handCorn will be popping fresh kettle corn a-kind, contemporary abstracts crafted and one-of-a-kind jewelry, and the scents of roasted nuts will and landscapes. scratchboard, bronzes, photography, float through the air from Grandma The weekend also marks the pottery, wood, clay, metal and mixed Goes Nuts. Also, organic goat cheese return of one of Arizona’s largest sampling compliments the wine in the wine-tasting events. For $10, patrons main wine pavilion. will receive an engraved collector In addition to Esteban and Joy, wine glass with six tasting tickets, other performers include classical providing a unique opportunity to guitarist Darren Curtis Skanson, sample an extensive collection of composer Elijah Bossenbroek, domestic and imported wines, as vocalist and guitarist Tony de Grassi, well as, flavored rum. A variety of Caribbean steel drummer Keith domestic and imported wines will be Johnson and singer/pianist Jason available for tasting, hosted by Aridus Michael Tracy. Wine Company, Arizona Stronghold, Admission is $3 for adults (free for Desert Diamond Distillery, PRP Carefree residents). The festivities take Wine, Schlossadler International, place from 10am-5pm each day in Su Vino and more. Downtown Carefree (101 Easy Street) Andiamo Pizza’s will provide brick and offers free parking. For more oven pizza, while Grilled Addiction information, call 480.837.5637 or serves salads, sandwiches and visit www.thunderbirdartists.com. culinary favorites, Tee’s Concessions

Our Lady of Joy Preschool Registration Our Lady of Joy Catholic Preschool invites residents to take a tour of its campus in Carefree. The school offers small class sizes, academic curriculum and a positive parent community. Priority registration starts the first week of February. The school is located at 36811 North Pima Road. For additional information, call 480.595.6409 or visit www.oloj.org/preschool.

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When we think of Charles Lindbergh, we often associate him with the Spirit of St. Louis and flying across the Atlantic Ocean in 1927 as an aviator and world celebrity. Not everyone is aware of Charles and Anne Lindbergh’s involvement with archaeology in 1929. The Lindberghs joined highly regarded and renowned southwest archaeologist Alfred Kidder on an aerial photographic survey of significant southwestern prehistoric sites. This unprecedented adventure from an open air cockpit biplane was the first major use of aviation in archaeology and included the sites and geologic features around Chaco Canyon, the Grand Canyon, Canyon de Chelly and elements throughout the general four corners area. The Eagle and the Archaeologists: The Lindberghs’ 1929 Southwest Aerial Survey features some of Lindbergh’s historic photographs and describes this pioneering collaboration of aviation and archaeology. The Lindberghs Arizona adventure ties prehistoric and Stone Age relics to the history of aviation leading to the Space Age evolving later in the century. Eric Berg, an Arizona humanities speaker who will present the lecture, is an award-winning historian and special interest writer of the early 20th century Southwest. He has a special interest in the impact of science and technology. The Arizona Archaeology Society – Desert Foothills Chapter will present the free lecture February 11 from 7-9pm at The Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church, 6502 East Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek. For more information, visit www.azarchsoc.org/desertfoothills.

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Sonoran Trails Teacher Wins $5,000 Grant Cave Creek Unified School District congratulated Kate Eastburn, STMS English Language Arts teacher at Sonoran Trails Middle School, who wrote and submitted the application that won the School Challenge sponsored by the Arizona Diamondbacks and University of Phoenix. There were over 400 applications submitted and only 30 were chosen. Eastburn won $5,000 that will be used for the Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary Workshop for her classroom. It is very word-rich, (beyond just the definition and pronunciation) and focuses on synonyms and antonyms, parts of speech and vocabulary in context. There are follow-up activities that allow students to illustrate understanding of the word and assessments: diagnostic tests, warm-up tests, unit tests, cumulative tests, mastery tests. There are also cooperative activities, as well as oral and kinesthetic activities, allowing for differentiation within each unit. For more information or a tour of Sonoran Trails Middle School, an A+ School of Excellence and the only public middle school in Arizona that requires a World Language as a core class, contact the principal, Bill Dolezal, at bdolezal@ccusd93.org or by calling at 480.272.8600. The school is located at 5555 East Pinnacle Vista Drive, Phoenix. For additional information, visit www.ccusd93.org.

Valentines Day Venues Those looking for a local retreat for Valentine’s Day need look no further than Venues Café. Guests may select what they wish – there is no prix fixe menu. The café will offer many of its regular entrées along with a number of special offerings, which will be served both Friday the 13th and Saturday the 14th. Special offerings include: • Escargot • Warm asparagus salad, candied tomatoes, farro, baby kale with a drizzle of olive oil and white balsamic vinegar • Seared foie gras slice atop humanly raised beef tenderloin, port demi glaze, truffle potato and baby kale napoleon • Herb crusted rack of lamb on a bed of cognac butter fettuccine, roasted tomato and eggplant caviar and caramelized onions • Lobster, scallops, shrimp and salmon in a nantua sauce topped with puff pastry served with farro and vegetable medley (Make it surf and turf by adding a 6oz filet mignon)

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Special house made desserts include Tiramisu and Vanilla and whiskey poached pears with toasted almonds vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce. To make reservations, call 480.595.9909. Venues Café is located at 34 Easy Street in Carefree. For additional information, visit www.venuescafe.com.

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MAYOR FRANCIA WRITES...

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By Mayor Vincent Francia

A birthday of sorts is coming this month: On February 14, Arizona will celebrate its 103rd commemorative of becoming the 48th state. Such occasion might get passed over due to the more obvious celebration that falls on that day – Valentine’s Day – least we forget. Perhaps a pause is in order to “Praise Up Arizona.” MAYOR Town of Cave Creek Each of the now 50 states has its own character and flavor; Arizona is no 480.488.1400 www.cavecreek.org exception. Starting with Arizona’s climate. What’s not to like about sunshine and blue skies almost every day of the 365 days a year? Well, there’s July and August, of course, when that wonderful sun which is so welcome in February cooks into triple-digit heat. But that’s what we have AC for; not to mention common sense: like sipping iced tea in the shade. Arizona has a lively Sonoran desert ecology for half the state. Unique century-old saguaros add to the dazzling, yellow tapestry of palo verdes in bloom, providing a contrast to sand storms and monsoons. Want a change of scenery? Venture north and within two hours you’re in the territorial ambience of Prescott, then onto the haunted seduction of cliff-dwelling Jerome, to the Red Rock spectacle of Sedona to skiing fresh powder in Flagstaff. Then, of course, there is the canyon of all canyons: El Gran Canyon. Words, photos, paintings have all tried to capture its beauty. But nothing equals the rapture of standing on El Gran’s south rim and breathing in its divine awesomeness. And the people of Arizona? Two very distinct camps: natives and transplants. That which they have in common: they love this state and call it home. Happy 103rd Statehood Day, Arizona.

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Library Introduces New Early Literacy Station

Olivia Skalleberg uses touchscreen technology to draw with one of the Early Literary Station’s design programs.

Desert Foothills Library will host an informational open house event Saturday, February 21, from 10am-12pm at the library. Visitors will have a chance to try out its latest acquisition, an Early Literacy Station. Guests will be able to use the new computer, play with other educational toys, and enjoy tasty treats. Head Librarian Colleen Crowley gives Olivia Skalleberg a tutorial The Early Literacy Station is loaded with on the educational and interactive games available on the Early Literacy Station computer. over 70 educational software programs for kids age two to nine. It is a safe, standalone computer without Internet access, which is age-appropriate and interactive. The Early Literacy Station was funded by the Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church with money raised from the Gold Mine Thrift Shop. Desert Foothills Library is located at 38443 North Schoolhouse Road in Cave Creek. For additional information, call 480.488.2286 or visit www.desertfoothillslibrary.org.

Save The Dates And Get Ready To Rodeo

The Cave Creek Fiesta Days Rodeo festivities kick off a week early this year with the CCFDR Historic Parade held March 21.

The Cave Creek Fiesta Days Rodeo (CCFDR), presented by Sanderson Ford, returns this year bigger and better than ever – now with two weekends of fun and events. The festivities kick off a week early this year Saturday, March 21, with the CCFDR Historic Parade. After the parade, get ready for the annual Kid’s Mutton Bustin’ at Buffalo Chip Saloon, followed by the Kickoff Dance and Celebration, also at Buffalo Chip. Wednesday, March 25, the Fifth Annual Fiesta Days Dan Lebsock Memorial Golf Tournament & Fundraiser will be held, followed by dinner and awards.

The ladies take the reins Thursday, March 26, with the WPRA (Women’s Professional Rodeo Association) events. Finally, the weekend of March 27-29, Fiesta Days kicks into high gear with rodeo action daily at Cave Creek Memorial Arena (24th Street and Carefree Highway). Rodeo tickets are available through TicketForce.com. Sandwiched in the weekend’s activities is the annual Rodeo Dance, which takes place Saturday, March 28, at Harold’s Corral. Look for complete coverage of all of the 2015 Cave Creek Fiesta Days Rodeo events in the March issue of CITYSunTimes, or go online to www.cavecreek prorodeo.com.

Dressed.” After 9pm, the Acoustic Kings will provide high-energy entertainment to keep the party going throughout the evening. Danny Piacquadio, Harold’s co-owner, said the restaurant’s Mardi Gras party continues to grow in popularity. “We add our own Cave Creek twist to it, but this is as close to a true New Orleans Carnevale party as you’ll get here in Arizona. It’s fun for the whole family, so dress in the traditional Mardi Gras colors of purple, green, and gold and bring your appetite,” he says. Harold’s Corral is located at 6895 East Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. For information, call 480.488.1906 or visit www.haroldscorral.com.

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Harold’s Cave Creek Corral is inviting the public to its Sixth Annual Mardi Gras Party from 6pm-1am on Fat Tuesday, February 17. The festive party features an authentic Mardi Gras buffet, drink specials and live music by the 52nd Street Jazz Band and Acoustic Kings. Admission is free, but reservations are requested for the $16.99 authentic New Orleansstyle buffet, featuring crawfish, fresh Gulf Coast oysters, jambalaya, chicken gumbo, Andouille sausage, dirty rice, shrimp etouffee and more. Guests can take swing dance lessons at 7pm and participate in a crawfish eating contest at 8pm. The popular costume contest takes place at 9pm, where prizes will be awarded for “Best Mardi Gras

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Local Artist And Author Publishes Novel Cave Creek resident Christine Regan Lake, artist and author of My Body Cleanse and Circle of Healing For Women has released her first novel, Sophia’s Lovers. Sophia’s Lovers deals with many of life’s most challenging issues; love, fear, ego and anger. Through the eyes of Sophia’s lovers readers will come to know Sophia and all the invaluable life lessons she taught the men she chose to love and how her love impacted their lives. Prior to embracing her passion for the arts, Lake was a marketing professional who founded Redlake Marketing. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Ramapo College of New Jersey and is a veteran of the United States Army Military Intelligence Reserve Corps. Lake is a passionate world traveler whose adventures have taken her from snorkeling the coral reefs of uninhabited islands off the coast of Fiji and hiking into the Yanshan Mountain Ranges and then walking back down into civilization atop the Great Wall of China to trekking in the Himalayas with a Canadian trekking team to Base Camp on Mount Everest. For more information about the book, visit www.christinereganlake.com.

Quinn Saucedo is a professional hair stylist/owner of Adonia Hairstyles by Quinn, at Sherrie’s Salon in Cave Creek’s Stagecoach Village, 7100 East Cave Creek Road, Unit 141. As a graduate of Toni and Guy, Saucedo studied and trained with some of the industry’s top professionals. “Because of the quality of training, I am confident in my ability to accentuate the beauty in each of my clients whether it be from the thickest of hair to the finest and also helping you decide on the best color formula suited for your skin tone and hair type.” Saucedo is passionate about the importance of maintaining a polished and well-manicured appearance, giving clients a boost of self-confidence inside and out. For available appointments, call 602.524.1219.

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Triple R President Named Serving the Community Since 2002

Ken Bacher has been named president of Triple R Horse Rescue, a 501(c)3 organization that rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes horses surrendered to its care. Bacher, who has more than 10 years of experience as a horse trainer, is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the organization. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology and has more than 30 years of sales and marketing experience and spent 15 years as a manufacturer representative for electronic test equipment. Triple R Horse Rescue is run 100 percent by volunteers and relies on support from the community to fulfill its mission. It is located on three acres donated by Lil Bit North Ranch in Cave Creek. For more information, visit www.triplerhorserescueaz.com or call 602.396.8726.

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Winter at Cave Creek Regional Park Cave Creek Regional Park hosts activities throughout the month for residents and visitors. The park events range from fitness hikes, visits to Clay Mine, bird watching, learning about area reptiles, photographic safari, story time, discovering the “Wonderful World of Plants” and much more. Cave Creek Regional Park is located at 37900 North Cave Creek Parkway. Park hours are Sunday-Thursday, 6am-8pm; Friday-Saturday, 6am-10pm. For more information, call 623.465.0431 or visit www.maricopa.gov/parks/cave_creek.

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Save The Date: Chamber 50th

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The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce will hold a 50th Anniversary Party, Thursday, March 26, at 8am at Harold’s Corral, 6895 East Cave Creek Road. Established in 1965, the Chamber is a membership organization whose focus is firmly on its members. The varied membership consists of hundreds of businesses and organizations that count on the Chamber to assist in the enhancement and promotion of their respective businesses. Keep an eye out on the Chamber website, www.carefreecavecreek.org, for details.

Desert Foothills Library presents the Seventh Annual “Believe” Gala Saturday, February 7, starting at 6pm. The charity event includes hosted cocktails, a diversified silent auction and dinner followed by a local theatre group performance. The Desert Foothills Library celebrates its 61st anniversary thanks to the loyalty of its donors and volunteers. The Library is open to everyone, seven days a week and supports the entire Foothills community.

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Library Celebrates 61 Years – Hosts Fundraising Gala

– 1954: The Library’s first home was the trunk of an old car and a single shelf at the Cowbell Restaurant. Circulation – 1,302 – 1977: A new 2,000-square-foot library opened on Saguaro Hill. – 1984: A children’s wing was added. – 1995: More construction doubled the Library’s size to 6,000 square feet. – 2008: A major expansion to 20,000 square feet gave needed room to expand services. – 2015: Enhanced programs and quality services continue to increase. 110,000+ Circulation

Ribbon Cutting At Almarte The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Almarte by Keystone Homes Thursday, February 5, from 4:30-5:30pm. A reception will follow, that includes light appetizers, wine refreshments and door prizes. Almarte by Keystone Homes is located at 7471 Hum Road in Cave Creek. For more information visit www.keystonehomesaz.com. For more information on the Chamber, visit www.carefreecavecreek.org.

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Tickets are available for purchase at the Desert Foothills Library or by contacting Executive Director, David Court at 480.488.2286 or dcourt@dfla.org. Individual tickets are $175 per person. Sponsorships are also available and all involvement is welcome. The Desert Foothills Library is a 501(c)3 non-profit, privately funded public library – the only privately funded library in the state of Arizona. All proceeds benefit the Library. Desert Foothills Library is located at 38443 North Schoolhouse Road in Cave Creek. For additional information, call 480.488.2286 or visit www.dfla.org.

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Author’s Month At The Museum February is Author’s Month at Cave Creek Museum. Residents will enjoy presentations from a number of different authors and a wide range of topics from 2-3pm each Saturday in the Historic Church.

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Sheldon Winkler will discuss his book The Music of World War II, War Songs and their Stories February 7. After Winkler retired from Temple University, he started a second career as an author and speaker on the music of Second World War.

Jeffrey Marshall will speak about his book, Little Miss Sure Shot, February 14. Spend Valentine’s Day afternoon hearing about the Wild West’s sweetheart, Annie Oakley, as portrayed in this fast-moving historical novel.

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On February 21, Jerry Matney discusses what it would it be like to be a Crow woman, a captive who struggled to become a warrior instead of a lodge woman, and succeeded in becoming a leader among the very people who took her, in his book Woman War Chief.

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Finally, on February 28, residents can get to know Chef Bryan Dooley of Bryan’s Black Mountain Barbecue as he wows guests with his recipes. In his Stories and Recipes from Bryan’s Black Mountain Barbecue, he shares more than ingredients. Savor his incredible memories of cooking with the family as a child to his eventual creation of his now famous Bryan’s Black Mountain Barbecue and even some of his poetry. Cave Creek Museum is located at the corner of Basin and Skyline off Cave Creek Road. For information, call 480.488.2764 or visit www.cavecreekmuseum.org.

Fine Skincare by J. Julian uses the highest quality products from science and nature to give customers a long-lasting result. Joann Julian has over 23 years of European esthetician training and is a certified provider of the Nelly Devuyst exclusive product line. Julian has been certified in the new Sheer-Wave skin tightening technology, which is the newest European non-surgical thermal therapy. Appointments include a complimentary consultation to determine the appropriate treatment needed to detox, exfoliate, rejuvenate and repair skin imperfections during a facial – as well as recommendations to maintain a healthy skincare program. J. Julian can customize a program for rosacea and other skin problems. J. Julian services include facials, peels, dermabrasion, anti-aging treatments, Sheer-Wave skin tightening technology for face and body, waxing, hair removal, make-up consultation and application and the new ionic detox foot bath. Other products such as essential oils, sea sponges, brushes, mineral salts and crystals, skincare and make-up products are available. Ask about the Valentine’s Day product specials. February new clients will receive a dermabrasion with a custom facial treatment and a brow wax for $49 (a $135 value.) Those who wish to try the Sheer-Wave radio frequency skin tightening treatment may buy one and get one free (a $310 value for $155). Or enjoy 50 percent off a series of six custom facials. J. Julian Fine Skincare is located at 6450 East Cave Creek Road, Suite 108, Cave Creek, and is by appointment only. Call 480.595.1281 for details.

The Gallery at el Pedregal features over 50 Sonoran Arts League artists, and is open every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday (11am-6pm), Friday (11am-8pm) and Sunday (12-5pm). Art workshops at The Gallery in February range from weaving to watercolors, sketching to walk around photo shoots, fused glass to basic bead stringing and much more. Fees vary with individual workshops. el Pedregal is located on the southeast corner of Scottsdale Road and Carefree Highway. To learn more about the Sonoran Arts League, visit www.sonoranartsleague.org or call 480.575.6624.

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Street Food Extravaganza Arizona’s premier food truck event, Street Eats at Salt River Fields, returns February 7-8, 11am-6pm, for a weekend packed with more than 50 food trucks dishing out everything from comfort classics to gourmet grabs. The much anticipated event fills guests’ stomachs and offers a kids zone, live music, local celebrity chef cooking demonstrations and an array of zany competitions on a contest stage.

KITCHEN INSIDER

Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill This month, step into the kitchen of Executive Chef Keith Castro of Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill. His recipe for Grilled Artichoke is perfect for a weekend get-together. Keith Castro has been a food service professional and corporate chef for more than 30 years. His culinary commitment is to provide an eclectic variety of multi-cultural cuisines with an emphasis on local ingredients, bold flavors and scratch recipes for every dining experience at the Thirsty Lion.

BY PEGGY FIANDACA

Owner, Lawrence Dunham Vineyards President, AZ Wine Growers Association

Though the vineyards are dormant at this time of year and vineyard managers are beginning to think about pruning, there is a lot to celebrate in Arizona wine country. Arizona wines are being recognized at national and international competitions along-side some of the best in the world. Winemakers are bringing home the medals for Arizona grown and produced wines. But visitors and residents alike still are surprised that great wines are made in Arizona. Read the rest of Peggy’s column online now! Go to news.CITYSunTimes.com.

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Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill is excited to announce its second Arizona location at Scottsdale Fashion Square, following the success of the first Valley location that opened in the Valley, at Tempe Marketplace, in 2011. The gastropub will open its doors to the public February 17 and will feature 8,500 square feet of interior seating, handcrafted food, dozens of craft beers on tap, signature cocktails and over 1,500 square feet of prime patio space for enjoying the great weather. At Thirsty Lion, a seasonal fresh sheet will focus on the changing season’s offerings, featuring unique ingredients including fresh seafood, quality meats and local vegetables and fruits. The bar will feature 24 craft beers on tap, many of which will be local, offering a beer on hand for every plate and every palate. The gastropub also features unique craft cocktails that utilize combinations of fresh fruit purees, juices and premium liquors, as well as 25 different wines by the glass. For more information, call 480.284.7292 or visit http://thirstyliongastropub.com/ scottsdale. Go online now to get the recipe for Grilled Artichoke: http://news.CITYSunTimes.com.

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Just a few of the participating trucks include Bang Bang Dumpling, Burgers Amore, Chef Wade’s Bistro on Wheels, Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers, Desert Sno, Emerson Fry Bread, Frank., Grilled Addiction, Focaso’s Pizza, Fabio on Fire, Jamburritos, Mister Softee, Mustache Pretzels, Queso Good, Rock-A-Belly, Satay Hut, The Grilled Cheese Truck and The Main Lobster Lady. General admission is $12; children 12 and under free. VIP tickets are $50 and include six beverages, four food tokens, access to the VIP Lounge and private restrooms. For tickets and information, visit www.streeteatsaz.com. Salt River Fields is located at 7555 North Pima Road in Scottsdale.

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AROUND TOWN Feb. 6-28

Fools Brelby Theatre Company www.brelby.com/tickets Feb. 6-22

The Emperor’s New Clothes All February

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PLATINUM: Contemporary Photography

Julian Sands in A Celebration of Harold Pinter

Phoenix Art Museum www.phxart.org; 602.257.1880

Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts

Valley Youth Theatre www.vyt.com; 602.253.8188, Extension 2 Feb. 6-22

Conviction Black Theatre Troupe www.blacktheatretroupe.org; 602.253.3690

All February

Leonardo da Vinci’s Codex Leicester and the Power of Observation

Feb. 7

The Avett Brothers

Phoenix Art Museum

Mesa Arts Center Amphitheatre Thru Feb. 15

The King and I

Feb. 7-8

Arizona Broadway Theatre www.azbroadway.org; 623.776.8400

Experience Carnival Feb. 5

Musical Instrument Museum

The Wailers Feb. 2-3

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Feb. 3

Wendy Whelan’s Restless Creature Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org; 480.499.8587

Feb. 5-22

Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts

Martin L’Herault and Steve Sheridan in Five Presidents. Photo by Tim Fuller.

Robin Spielberg’s American Tapestry Musical InstrumentMuseum

Feb. 8 Feb. 6

Keith Sweat

MIM Music Theater

Celebrity Theatre www.celebritytheatre.com

Feb. 8 – March 8

Feb. 6-8

The Boy Who Loved Monsters and the Girl Who Loved Peas

Feb. 4

Burning in the Night: A Hobo’s Song

A Far Cry

Mesa Arts Center www.mesaartscenter.com; 480.644.6500

The Emperor’s New Clothes

Feb. 13

AZ Musicfest: New York Polyphony

Highlands Church www.azmusicfest.org; 480.840.0457

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Native Trails

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Feb. 6

AZ Musicfest: The Duke Ellington Orchestra

Musical Instrument Museum

Pinnacle Presbyterian Church

Scorpius Dance Theatre Phoenix Theatre www.scorpiusdance.com

Arizona Theatre Company at Herberger Theater Center www.arizonatheatre.org; 602.256.6995

Musical Instrument Museum

Feb. 12

AZ Musicfest: Steep Canyon Rangers

David+Lisa: An Unusual Love Story

Five Presidents

Melanie – The Family Show

Mesa Arts Center

Feb. 12-14

Musical Instrument Museum

Brett Dennen Musical Instrument Museum www.mim.org; 480.478.6000

Feb. 10

Kodo One Earth Tour

Childsplay at Tempe Center For The Arts www.childsplayaz.org; 480.350.2822

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Les 7 doigts de la main: Sequence 8 Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts

Feb. 21

Paul Thorn

Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts

Musical Instrument Museum Feb. 21

HAPA

Exposure 2015 – A Cultural Journey

Musical Instrument Museum

The Heard Museum www.teoe.org

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Feb. 17

Feb. 21

AZ Musicfest: Pianist Orli Shaham

Cassandra Wilson Coming Forth By Day, A Celebration of Billie Holiday

Temple Chai Feb. 17

Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts

Eric Bibb

Mesa Arts Center Feb. 27

Roger Bonair-Agard

Musical Instrument Museum

Mesa Arts Center

Feb. 18

Feb. 27

The Fresh Beat Band

AZ Musicfest: Storm Large with Musicfest Orchestra conducted by Robert Moody

Mesa Arts Center Feb. 18

San Francisco Opera: Grand Opera Cinema Series: Lucrezia Borgia Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts

Feb. 25

Joshua Bell with Sam Haywood

Highlands Church Feb. 27-28

Musical Instrument Museum

Mesa Arts Center

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Fairway House at Grayhawk

Feb. 24

Zap Mama and Antibalas Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts

Feb. 20

AZ Musicfest: Rosanne Cash Highlands Church Feb. 28 Feb. 20

Over the Rhine with William Fitzsimmons Musical Instrument Museum

Nederlands Dans Theater 2 Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts

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Pavlo

Colm Wilkinson with the Phoenix Symphony

Feb. 21

David Cook AZ Musicfest: Bob Moody & Friends featuring Simply Three

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Feb. 15 and 22

Sunday A’Fair

Celebrating The Music Of Billie Holiday Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts presents Cassandra Wilson: Coming Forth By Day, A Celebration of Billie Holiday Saturday, February 21, at 8pm in the Virginia G. Piper Theater. Known for her fresh and creative interpretations that mix blues, country and folk music, the Grammy Award-winning singer performs a soulful tribute to the legendary jazz singer Billie Holliday (1915–1959). The concert includes songs from Wilson’s forthcoming album Coming Forth By Day (Legacy Recordings), scheduled for release on April 7, on what would have been Holiday’s 100th birthday.

Wilson, who has drawn inspiration from Billie Holiday for her entire life, chose the title as a way to honor the iconic singer, who was born Eleanora Fagan and nicknamed “Lady Day.” Coming Forth By Day is an English translation of the title of the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead, a text intended to assist the journey of those who have passed on to the afterlife. Tickets start at $39 and are available through www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org or 480.499.8587.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

THE JANUARY WINNERS ARE... • Tickets to dinner and a show to Arizona Broadway Theatre’s production of Les Misérables: Thomas Masson of Phoenix • Tickets to ASU Kerr Cultural Center to see Ang Li, Pianist: Randi Wikler of Scottsdale • A Family Four Pack to the 27th Annual Renaissance Festival: Sandra Schultz of Anthem

Show Us Your Winning Smile! Donna Ropp, who won tickets to see Bettman & Halpin at ASU Kerr Cultural Center, sent us this photo, saying, “Wonderful performance and our many thanks!” Pictured: Stephanie Bettman and Luke Halpin with ticket winners Donna and David Ropp.

• Tickets to see the Arizona Coyotes play the Tampa Bay Lightning: Pat Gratton of Cave Creek

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[ ] A pair of tickets to dinner and a show at Arizona Broadway Theatre to see Les Misérables, running February 27 – April 4 [ ] Two pairs of tickets to ASU Kerr Cultural Center to see Jazz Divas 2015, March 4 [ ] A Family Four Pack to the 27th Annual Renaissance Festival, February 7 – March 29 [ ] A pair of tickets to see Valley Youth Theatre’s production of The Musical Adventure of Flat Stanley, running April 10-19 [ ] A pair of tickets to see the Arizona Coyotes play the New Jersey Devils, March 14

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L-R: Summer Beckman, Sebastian Harris-Wylde, Caleb Delos-Santos, Morgan Tuazon and Connor Klein

Go Under The Sea With FHT Irick and costume design by Mickey Courtney. The cast includes Madi Acridge, Zach Acridge, Summer Beckman, Zolton Bonnenfant, Sarah Brown, Ben Campbell, Emily Campbell, Spencer Cihak, Caleb Delos-Santos, Hunter DiGrazia, Julia DiGrazia, Claire Faulkner, Elle Feinstein, Holly Garrett, Mikayla Glancy, Haley Hanni, Sebastian Harris-Wylde, Lachlan Henderson, Kaitlyn Hohl, Connor Klein, Haylee Klein, Makayla Lopez, Kendall Luther, Katie Male, Bailey Pyritz, Chloe Rozalsky, Julia Trimble, Morgan Tuazon, Madelyn Varela and David Woods. Performances will be at the Youth Theater located at 11445 North Saguaro Boulevard in Fountain Hills. For tickets call the Box Office at 480.837.9661, Extension 3. For information, visit www.fhtaz.org.

Canal Convergence Canal Convergence is an annual series of engaging, free events at the Scottsdale Waterfront featuring innovative large-scale installations by local and national artists, hands-on activities, live music, performances and Artisan Markets’ urban marketplace experience. Artisan Markets partners with Scottsdale Public Art and SRP in this four-day festival, celebrating the Valleys unique canal culture and history. Throughout the weekend Artisan Markets brings visitors favorite regulars as well as an array of new and exciting artisans spread around the Passing the Legacy circle, across Marshall Way Bridge and along the banks of the Arizona Canal. Enjoy live music, make and takes, artistic demonstrations, food vendors, special performances and more. Dine at one of the great local restaurants, wander Old Town, and explore the boutiques. Canal Convergence takes place February 26 – March 1: Thursday and Friday, 5-10pm; Saturday 12-9pm; Sunday 10am-5pm. Scottsdale Waterfront is located at 7134 East Stetson Drive in Scottsdale. For information, visit www.artisanmarketsaz.com.

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Fountain Hills Youth Theater will present Disney’s, The Little Mermaid Jr. through February 8. This classic Disney title contains all of the songs from the Academy Award-winning animated feature film as well as three new songs from the Broadway show. The story takes place in a magical kingdom beneath the sea, where a beautiful young mermaid named Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father, the king of the sea, escape the clutches of an evil sea witch and convince a prince that she’s the girl with the perfect voice. Disney’s, The Little Mermaid Jr. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). Disney’s, The Little Mermaid Jr. is produced by Anne Kelleher, directed by Ross Collins, with musical direction by Jay Melberg, choreography by Noel

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SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE

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Eight Searches For Tech-Savvy Educators Eight, Arizona PBS encourages teachers who are creatively integrating digital media and technology in their classrooms to apply for the 2015 PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovators Program through February 11. This yearlong professional development program is free for educators selected to participate, and is designed to reward and foster a community of 100 tech-savvy educators making a difference in their classrooms. Arizona’s 2015 PBS Digital Innovators will receive access Karen Mensing to exclusive virtual training materials and other resources, exposure to innovative instructional strategies and invitations to special events. In addition, PBS will reward the top 30 applicants nationwide with an all-expense paid trip to Philadelphia to participate in a three-day digital education summit where they will engage in hands-on learning, collaborate with peers and hear from digital technology thought leaders. An esteemed group of judges will select the 100 educators following the application deadline based on submissions of videos and written essays that address how they are leading innovation in digital teaching in their classrooms and schools. Arizona’s 2014 PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovator, Karen Mensing, a first and second grade educator for gifted children at Fireside Elementary School, was chosen as the state’s first Digital Innovator in the program’s inaugural year. She was recognized for her exceptional use of technology, promoting student engagement and achievement in her classroom. For more information, visit www.azpbs.org/digitalinnovators.

Chaparral Student Wins Young Artists Award

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I am thrilled to announce has 89 NBCT! This year, SUSD that Scottsdale Unified School is ranked first in the state for District (SUSD) is moving back the number of qualifying to Scottsdale! The first phase candidates, and we are currently of this move will take place ranked second in the state for over Spring Break when our the number of NBCT. IT department moves to the It all starts in elementary Educational Services school – students Center. During Spring learn the fundamental Break, the majority DR. DAVID PETERSON lessons that begin Superintendent of our services will in pre-Kindergarten Scottsdale Unified School District be unavailable, and Kindergarten and including email, phones, SUSD continue to develop through each Backpack, Gifted Services’ website, grade level. For a complete schedule Parent Vu, Student Vu and Success of dates for Pre-Kindergarten and Maker. During phase II of the move, Kindergarten Roundups, please visit the remaining departments will www.susd.org. If you are unable to relocate to our new home in the make the scheduled Roundup, please heart of Scottsdale. We will also be call the school you are interested in selling our current Ed Center building to make arrangements for a tour. based on the approval from our Thank you for all of the ways voters. The proceeds will be used for you help SUSD. Whether through school renovations. committee participation, a tax I am proud of the dedication credit donation, voting to support our teachers show to their own education or the encouragement you professional development, as well as give a child, no school district can to their students. SUSD has 15 more do its best without the support of National Board Certified Teachers the community. (NBCT) and two teachers who have renewed their credentials. These To contact Dr. Peterson, call teachers completed the rigorous 480.484.6100. For more information coursework to take their teaching on the Scottsdale Unified School career to the next level. SUSD now District, visit www.susd.org.

“Making Connections” by Ainsley Holbura

Ainsley Holbura of Chaparral High School is the winner of the 27th Annual Young Artists Showcase sponsored by the Scottsdale Sister Cities Association (SSCA). She and a number of Scottsdale high school students were invited to submit works of art on the theme “Connecting Community for Peace and Prosperity.” She received a cash grant of $125 and a certificate. “Making Connections” was the title of Ainsley’s winning submission. “I was inspired to take newspaper articles from each of the seven Sister Cities that Scottsdale has, insert them as the background, and then show how we can come together and create a masterpiece,” Ainsley said. Each of the winners of the juried show gave articulate explanations for her art. Second-place winner Kate Beed of Chaparral created an image of “peace in a jar” and spoke of “a world where everything is peaceful and makes sense.” Third-place winner Elizabeth Lara of Desert Mountain wrote of “the idea of community overcoming chaos.” The works were on display at the South Gallery of the Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts in January. Scottsdale Sister Cities Association is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to “promoting peace through mutual respect, understanding and cooperation – one individual, one community at a time.” The organization is open to all citizens, not just Scottsdale residents. Scottsdale’s Sister Cities are Alamos, Mexico; Cairns, Australia; Haikou, China; Interlaken, Switzerland; Kingston, Canada; Marrakech, Morocco and Uasin Gishu, Kenya. For more information, go to www.scottsdalesistercities.com.

Yoga in the Rainforest

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Butterfly Wonderland invites guests to a Yoga in the Rainforest experience Tuesday, February 10, from 5:306:30pm, featuring all levels of Vinyasa based yoga geared toward connecting breath with movement. After taking a few moments to settle in and enjoy the scenery, students will be guided through a series of yoga postures that will build strength and flexibility. Modifications and adjustments will be offered so any level of student will feel supported. Breathing and meditation techniques throughout the class

will allow students to find peace and steadiness within their personal practice. Students will be invited to enjoy the beauty of butterflies while connecting to the beauty within. This class is recommended for ages 18 years and older. Rhiannon Ritchey is a 200-hour certified yoga teacher who has had a personal yoga practice for nine years. She has always had a profound love for nature, especially the ocean. As an ocean conservationist, Rhiannon has spent several years hoping to inspire others to appreciate and protect nature. Now, she takes her love for the natural world onto the mat hoping to inspire her students to find their own inner light. The cost is $20 per person per class (class size limited to 20). Pre-registration and payment required. Proceeds benefit the Butterfly Wonderland Foundation. Butterfly Wonderland is located at 9500 East Via de Ventura in Scottsdale. To register, call 480.800.3000, Extension 207. For more information, visit www.butterflywonderland.com.

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“Top Chef” To Headline Yuma Lettuce Days

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Chef Hosea Rosenberg of Boulder, Colorado, will be the headline chef for the next Yuma Lettuce Days, set for February 28 – March 1 at the University of Arizona’s Yuma Agriculture Center, a working research farm just west of historic downtown. An annual culinary celebration of Yuma’s role as the nation’s winter vegetable capital, Lettuce Days won a Governor’s Tourism Award as one of the state’s best events. Rosenberg, the winner of Bravo’s “Top Chef” competition in season five, just last month opened his new Blackbelly Market in Boulder, a venture that combines a new farm-focused restaurant and bar with his fine thriving catering business, and introduces a butcher shop, salumeria, deli counter and market selling house-made goodies to take home, all showcasing fresh ingredients That makes him a “natural” for Yuma, which during the winter months supplies more than 90 percent of North America’s leafy greens and vegetables. “It will be a treat to be surrounded by such a vital agricultural area and a place that feeds so many of our citizens,” Rosenberg says. “Top Chef” winner Hosea Rosenberg Yuma County ranks third in the nation for vegetable production, and its annual agricultural output of more than $3.2 billion accounts for more than a third of total agricultural production for the state of Arizona. Activities planned for Yuma’s homegrown celebration include live cooking demonstrations and contests, a huge salad bar and a tasting event that showcases specialties from local restaurants, plus beer and wine. There will also be plenty of ag-related vendors, live entertainment, a beer garden, and a special Kids Ag-tivities area, along with a petting zoo with baby farm animals. New features planned for 2015 include demonstrations of high-tech farming equipment like GPS-guided tractors used for laser leveling and aerial drones, a “show and tell” about a U.A. trial of nearly 100 varieties of spinach and live demonstrations of lettuce thinning and harvesting. For complete details, visit www.yumalettucedays.com.

Explore Yuma’s Farms & Culinary Offerings The Yuma Visitor’s Bureau (YVB) offers Field to Feast agriculture tours February 4, 5, 7, 11, 12, 18, 19, 21 and March 4 and 5. These informative outings include a chance to pick produce that’s then transformed into a gourmet lunch by Arizona Western College culinary students while participants enjoy a narrated motor coach trip through Yuma’s verdant fields. For those with a background in agriculture, advanced Farmer to Farmer tours will be held February 10 and March 3 (lots of technical info and snack, no lunch). Continued, page 55

Those who would rather explore fresh produce and border flavors at the table, won’t want to miss the Savor Yuma progressive dinner tours February 3 and 18 and March 3 and 11. Guests will taste Yuma flavors in a progressive dinner format with stops at three restaurants, with appetizers offered at River City Grill is among the local venues the first, fresh soup or salad at the second to be featured on YVB’s Savor Yuma culinary adventures in 2015. and a main course at the third. Each diner may enjoy two specialty “adult” drinks along the way and a sweet treat wraps things up as the party returns to its starting point. Among the venues that will be featured on 2015 Savor Yuma tours are Catering by Design, Garden Cafe, The Farmhouse, Hilton Garden Inn’s Great American Grill, Market Wine Bar Bistro, Main Street Café, River City Grill, Tina’s Cocina, Yuma Landing and Yuma’s Main Squeeze.

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Date Night multi-course gourmet feasts served al fresco in a date grove, February 13 and March 13, and celebrating Yuma as the world’s largest producer of Medjool dates “This is a great way to feature a local product so good that even people in the Middle East import dates from Yuma,” says Linda Morgan, YVB executive director. The inclusive price of $65 per person includes transportation to a real producing date grove, a multicourse gourmet meal prepared by Cordon Bleu-trained Chef Alex Trujillo, entertainment and a special presentation by a date grower and even samples of beer and wine made from dates (a cash bar is also available on site). Info and tickets are available at YVB’s Visitor Information Center. Call 928.783.0071 or visit www.visityuma.com.

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BLACK CANYON CITY Xterra Trail Run Series Finale The Black Canyon Xterra Trail Run takes place March 8. Runners will experience climbing, river crossings, sandy beaches and endless singletrack. The sweet reward at race finish? The race party is hosted at Rock Springs Café. There are two courses. 13.1 miles: A point to point half marathon. Race starts off of Table Mesa Road and follows the Black Canyon Trail to Black Canyon City and Rock Springs Café. There will be four aid stations. It is strongly recommended that runners carry additional water. Start time is 7:30am. 9k: Counterclockwise lollipop starting at the Rock Springs Café. Two aid stations. River crossings, up and down, river rocks, sand. Start time is 8:30am. Water, power gels, power bars and Gatorade will be available at various Aid Stations, as well as at the start and finish lines. It is recommended that participant arrive one-and-a-half to two hours before start of event to allow adequate time for parking, shuttling, packet pickup and warmup. To register or for additional information, visit www.aztrailrace.com/code/ blackcanyon.html.

Save The Date: White Cane Parade

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The Bi-Centennial Lions Club of Black Canyon City will hold its 30th Annual White Cane Parade April 4. The 2015 theme is Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes. For information or applications, contact Lion Karen at 623.374.5218 or 928.899.3310. The Bi-Centennial Lions Club meets the first and third Thursday of the month at 7pm at the VFW Black Canyon City. For information, visit www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/black canyon.

First Chamber Fundraiser Of 2015

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The 2015 Black Canyon City Chamber of Commerce will be holding fundraisers throughout the year to support events, organizations and causes. The first event of 2015 will be the first annual Community Cupid Sale Extravaganza Fundraiser, held February 14 from 9am-3pm. The event, held at Harmil Plaza, will offer an opportunity to give back and sell items. The Chamber invites residents to set up (beginning at 8am) and sell artwork, photography, crafts, baked goods, candy, gift baskets, balloons, flowers, hats, purses, clothing and accessories. The Chamber will be selling hot dogs, soda and water. Contact any Chamber board member for more information or call the Visitors Center at 623.374.9797.

Join filmmakers, celebrities, industry guests and film buffs from all around the world as Sedona celebrates the best in independent film at the 21st Annual Sedona International Film Festival, February 21 – March 1. From features to shorts, documentaries to animation and foreign films to student films, guests will be treated to a cinephile’s dream – nine days and more than 160 films. Already named the “Fest to Impress” by MovieMaker Magazine, the 2015 edition will continue a tradition of honoring those motivated by passion for their art and driven by a love for making timely, moving and important films. The main theatre venue will be the Harkins Sedona Six Theatres, 2081 West Highway 89A. Additional screenings will be held at Sedona Performing Arts Center, Sedona Red Rock High School and the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. For more information, call 928.282.1177 or visit www.sedonafilmfestival.org.

DESTINATIONS

Annual Film Festival Returns

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Emotional Sensitivity Delusion Syndrome Now that Valentine’s Day is forthwith, impending and anon, we thought it might be a good time to check out the American Psychiatric Association’s latest Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5) to see what sort of emotional disorders are about to befall the lovelorn. Alas, the DSM-5 is woefully behind the times when it comes to actual lovelore so the Male Call Advisory Board™ was forced to make an on-the-fly addition.

One of the most common principles by which people seek success in life is “look out for number one.” It is very natural and starts from birth when one of the first words each child learns is “mine.” I want to suggest another way to live that will be even more successful. It will work for individuals, couples, families, offices, schools…it applies in every setting. Actually, I cannot take credit for it. This principle comes from Jesus: You know that the rulers in this world lord it over their people, and officials flaunt their authority over those under them. But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader (great) among you must be your servant – Mark 10:42-43

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Keep Your eReader And Your Local Bookstore

Sadly, another couple of bookstores closed in the Valley last month. When we opened Dog-Eared Pages in 2008, there were more than 55 bookstores in the Phoenix area. We’re down to about 16 now. You would think those of us left would be busy, but we’re not. Sales are down over last year according to every bookseller I know. Readers love their eBooks, we get that, but we also know many of you love print books, too. If you’d like to have both real books and eBooks as options in five or 10 years from now, please think about where you buy your print books today.

Art: Make It “Your” Choice Art was probably the first word I said as a baby…or so it seems. My parents were antiques importers and I grew up with 18th and 19th century incredible artifacts.It was after WWII and my father would travel to Germany and France to buy antiques. So I truly grew up with the finest European antiques. It wasn’t until I was in my 30’s and sold my home, which was filled with these glorious masterpieces, to buy a new contemporary home, that I realized I no longer wanted to live with old, fragile, expensive antiques. So I sold everything I owned, and I mean everything, and moved into my new contemporary home with nothing, just bare necessities, and lived that way for about a year.

PARTING SHOT 2015 Give Us Your Best Shot Photo Contest This month’s photo was submitted by Jeff Kuperschmidt of Scottsdale who says, “I enjoy going to ComicCons because I love being around the people that make it all happen and I love collecting classic titles of Marvel comics. The art was unmatched in those times of my early years collecting. My collection grows each year. This photo is with writer Brian Pulido of Lady Death fame.” What are you passionate about? Are you a football, hockey, baseball or basketball fan? Are you a foodie or wine aficionado who cannot pass up a festival? Do you love comic books and cosplay at Comicon? Does racing get your motor running? No matter what fandom you belong to, here’s your chance to showcase the best of your fan community – show us your team spirit or give us a look at why you love what you do. The winning photo will be on the cover of the January 2016 issue cover. 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. Now go out there and enjoy all that the Valley has to offer and then share with us – we cannot wait to learn more about your fandom! Editor’s note: Phoenix Comicon returns May 28-31 (www.phoenixcomicon.com).

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