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Arizona Is The Place To Be In 2015 Premier events hit the Valley By Kathryn M. Miller

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ith average high temperatures hovering around 70 degrees in January and February, it’s no wonder that Arizona attracts flocks of winter visitors. Add to that world-class dining, resorts and entertainment year-round, not to mention a diversity of landscapes ranging from low desert to pine-topped mountain peaks, and Arizona might just be the perfect destination. This year, however, Arizona is out-doing itself as some of the biggest names and games in the world head to the Valley. Starting off the year with a roar, Scottsdale becomes a car-lovers dream as the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction, Russo ad Steele Collector Automobile Auction and Gooding & Company Auction roll into town. These annual events draw collectors from all over the world, and offer automobile eye-candy for the masses. Read the story on page 5. The always popular and frequently rowdy Waste Management Phoenix Open tees off January 26 – February 1 1 at TPC Scottsdale. With the major players on the PGA Tour i n in attendance and the lively entertainment of the Coors Light Birds Nest, it is no wonder i t it is called the “Greatest Show on Grass.” Read more on page 6.

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At the end of January, the Valley will welcome the biggest sporting event of the year as Super Bowl XLIX kicks off its ground game in advance of Super Bowl Sunday. With Fan Fests and satellite events for everyone in Glendale, Phoenix and Scottsdale, it all culminates with the big game at University of Phoenix Stadium February 1. Find more details in Destinations on page 66. As Arizona rolls out the welcome mat to the world this month, residents and visitors alike can keep up with all of the happenings at www.visitarizona.com, www.visitphoenix.com, www.experiencescottsdale.com and www.visitglendale.com. |CST

And The Winner Is… The winner of our 2014 “Favorite Things” photo contest is Matthew DeYoung, who submitted this photo taken in Seligman of “Angel the Barber,” who is credited with helping the bypassed Route 66 become “Historic Route 66” – a National Scenic Byway. Thank you to all of the many photographers who entered this year! See all of the photos submitted at http://news.CITYSunTimes. com. For details on our 2015 contest, go to Parting Shot on page 74.

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EDITOR’S PICKS A New Year – INDEX A New Chance For Glorious Mistakes “I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world. You’re doing things you’ve never done before, and more importantly, you’re Doing Something. So that’s my wish for you, and all of us, and my wish for myself. Make New Mistakes. Make glorious, amazing mistakes. Make mistakes nobody’s ever made before. Don’t freeze, don’t stop, don’t worry that it isn’t good enough, or it isn’t perfect, whatever it is: art, or love, or work or family or life. Whatever it is you’re scared of doing, Do it. Make your mistakes, next year and forever.”

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Assistant to the Publisher Darlene Keberle Columnists Stephen Cohen, O.D. Cathy Droz Peggy Fiandaca Barbara Kaplan Rabbi Robert Kravitz Mr. Modem Bonnie Moehle Allen Nohre Hope H. Ozer James Roberts Melanie Tighe Pastor Paul Witkop

Wishing you a beautiful 2015 full of new things, chance taking and glorious living. Until next month, all my best,

Cover teaser: Scottsdale Museum of the West – “Honeymoon at Crow Fair” Bronze by John Coleman

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Contributors Sara Clawson Cave Creek Mayor Vincent Francia Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane Dr. James P. Lee Carefree Mayor David Schwan Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton Account Representatives Eloise Donati-Kopec Bob Hesselgesser Susan Pine Loren Sheck Bulk Distribution Mark Feinberg

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Scottsdale’s “Super Season”

• Visit the website dedicated to Scottsdale’s “Super Season” for event listings locations, parking info and traffic conditions: www.biggameinscottsdale.com. • Subscribe to the Drive Scottsdale Twitter feed for the latest traffic and parking information. • Call the city’s information line during business hours to get answers about events and activities – 480.312.3111.

The Arizona Fine Art Expo once again brings 44,000-square-feet of giant tents to North Scottsdale, offering guests the opportunity to witness fine art from concept to conclusion, set within the artists’ studios. This year, Expo 2015 brings artists from around the globe with a profusion of different mediums and genres. Styles and subject matters range from cutting edge contemporary, abstract, impressionism, southwest and traditional landscape, to realism and western themes. The patron-friendly event features working Roger Wermers’ studio artists in studios where guests have a rare chance to meet the artists, see them in action, and learn about their inspiration and techniques. Throughout the 10 weeks, artisans will sketch in pencil, charcoal and pastels; sculpt and fire clay; drill, chisel and carve stone; paint in all medias; carve, stain and etch gourds; design lost wax casting; solder and weld jewelry; assemble mosaics and more. Art is for sale and commissions are welcomed. The Café de Expo is surrounded by working artists and an opportunity to experience innovation at work. With an outdoor patio set in one of the Valley’s largest two-acre sculpture garden, with life-size sculptures and a koi pond, waterfalls, the café offers you a fantastic backdrop to enjoy a cup of coffee whilst watching creativity unfold before your eyes. The event runs Thursday, January 16, through Sunday, March 29, from 10am-6pm daily under the “big white tents” at 26540 North Scottsdale Road on the southwest corner of Scottsdale and Jomax Roads. Season passes cost $10; admission for seniors and military is $8; and children under 12 are free. Parking is free. For additional information, call 480.837.7163 or visit www.arizonafineartexpo.com.

Scottsdale Becomes Car-Lovers Dream In January Car aficionados know that Scottsdale in January is all about the auto auctions. Throughout the month, automobile connoisseurs can appreciate multiple auctions without ever leaving Scottsdale. The Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction rolls into WestWorld, 16601 North Pima Road, January 10-18, and the 1954 Pontiac Bonneville Special Motorama Concept Car – 44th annual auction promises fast cars, Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Russo and Steele’s 15th anniversary January 14-18, big headlines, a jam-packed social calendar and at the corner of North Scottsdale Road and the an abundance of other surprises when it makes its 101 Freeway. Russo and Steele is dedicated to return to Scottsdale, where it all started. Among the supporting its local community through charitable major highlights of this year’s auction is the sale giving, and this year is partnering with the Friends of the Ron Pratte Collection, which includes the of Freedom. For more information, visit www. world-class businessman and car collector’s worldrussoandsteele.com. renowned lineup of rare collector cars, along with The Gooding & Company Scottsdale Auction, more than 1,000 pieces of automobilia. For more at Scottsdale Fashion Square January16-17, offers information, visit www.barrett-jackson.com, or call collections that will capture guest’s attention with 480.421.6694. stunning examples across many marques and eras. Those looking for wild, action-packed auction View the wide array of high-quality vehicles up for block excitement will want to experience the auction and connect with Gooding & Company’s Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auction, top-notch staff and fellow collectors. For more featuring the very best in European sports, information, visit www.goodingco.com. American muscle, hot rods and customs. Celebrate

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As we ring in the New Year, we look forward to another safe and prosperous year in Scottsdale. We also look ahead to Scottsdale’s 2015 “Super Season” as the city MAYOR plays host to an all-star lineup City of Scottsdale of special events and activities 480.312.3111 www.scottsdaleaz.gov leading up to Super Bowl XLIX. Our city’s annual signature events, including the Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction and the Waste Management Phoenix Open, are part of what make Scottsdale a premier destination for visitors all over the world. The Super Bowl’s return to Arizona this February has added a number of new and exciting experiences set to take place throughout the community. Bring in the New Year right by checking out some of these “Super Season” events: Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction, Jan. 10-18 Hundreds of the world’s finest collector automobiles and thousands of spectators will assemble for this year’s auction. Visit www.barrett-jackson.com or call 480.421.6694 for more information. Waste Management Phoenix Open, Jan. 26-Feb. 1 The Waste Management Phoenix Open takes place January 26 through February 1 at the beautiful Tournament Players Club of Scottsdale. Call 602.870.0163 for additional information or visit www.wmphoenixopen.com. Fan Fest Scottsdale, Jan. 26 – Feb. 1 ESPN will broadcast 40 hours of live programming from its broadcast site located just north of Scottsdale Fashion Square. Fan Fest Scottsdale will celebrate with ESPN the entire week. This free event, open to the public, will highlight Scottsdale’s unique elements including culinary activities, fashion shows, interactive gaming, entertainment, team lounges, and fan rallies. Visit: www.fanfestscottsdale.com. Here are a few ways to stay updated on what’s taking place during Scottsdale’s “Super Season”:

Art Expo Returns To North Scottsdale

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Phoenix Open Returns To The Valley

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The 2015 Waste Management Phoenix Open, won last year by Kevin Stadler, will be held January 26 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; February 1 at TPC Scottsdale. The tournament host, The Thunderbirds, have raised more than $93 million for charities, with more than $67 million generated in the last decade. As always, a big part of the event is the entertainment, and the 2015 Open is no exception. Kid Rock, Darius Rucker, Capital Cities and Afrojack will be headlining at the Coors Light Birds Nest, located directly across from the main Waste Management Phoenix Open tournament entrance at 82nd Street and Bell Road. The entertainment venue opens at 3:30pm and closes at 10:30pm, Wednesday, January 28, through Saturday, January 31. Headline acts will take the main stage each evening at approximately 8pm. The Coors Light Birds Nest is a 21-and-over venue. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster, 800.745.3000 and www.ticketmaster.com. The 2015 edition of the Phoenix Open will mark the 80th playing of the event, making it one of the five oldest events on the PGA Tour (not including the major championships). For more information on the Waste Management Phoenix Open, visit www.wmphoenixopen.com.

Scottsdale Trolley To Run Through March The Day Tripper Trolley will run through the end of March moving visitors along Scottsdale Road, including connections to BarrettJackson Classic Car Auction and Waste Management Phoenix Open. The route connects with three additional trolley lines at Scottsdale Fashion Square including the Paradise Valley Resort Trolley – connecting visitors from several Paradise Valley hotels and resorts to Downtown Scottsdale – the Downtown Trolley, as well as the Talking Stick Trolley. For additional information, visit www.scottsdaleaz. gov/trolley.

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The Hashknife Pony Express makes its ride every January traveling 200 miles from Holbrook January 27, to Scottsdale, January 30, and delivers 20,000 first-class letters by horseback. The Old West is brought to life as an elite group of riders thunder through Arizona. This exciting event is the oldest officially sanctioned Pony Express in the world. Each rider is sworn in as an honorary mail messenger braving weather, terrain and modernday obstacles to deliver the United States mail. Beginning in historic Holbrook, Arizona the horseback mail route covers over 200 miles from the majestic Mogollon Rim through the wilderness of the Mazatzal range to the desert city of Scottsdale. The ride is led by the Navajo County Hashknife Sheriff’s Posse. More than two dozen riders in authentic cowboy clothing carry the mail, relaying the bags along the route. For additional information, call 480.990.3179 or 928.524.4155 or visit www.paradadelsol.org or www.hashknifeponyexpress.com.

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Photos from a previous Cameo Ball event.

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Eleventh Annual Cameo Ball

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The 11th Annual Cameo Ball to benefit victims of domestic violence will be held Saturday, January 17, at the Scottsdale Hilton Resort, 6333 North Scottsdale Road. The evening begins at 6:30pm with cocktails and silent auction, followed by dinner, dancing to the Bob Messinger Band and live auction. Valley radio personality Danny Davis will serve as MC for the evening. The Ball is sponsored by the Cameo Foundation with Lovinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Life After 50 as the presenting sponsor. Other sponsors include Easy Grammar Systems, Schumacher European, Ltd., Senior Directory and Paul Johnson Jewelers. All proceeds from the 11th Annual Cameo Ball go to Phoenix Chrysalis Shelter, where they provide a safe house, support groups, programs, education, safety planning and a family outreach center for women, children and men of all ages who are victims of domestic violence. Domestic abuse effects one in three Arizona residents. Tickets are $125 per person and tables of 10 are $1,200. For reservations, or more information, call 602.788.9556 or e-mail info@cameofoundation.org.

Community Rummage Sale The annual rummage sale sponsored by Mary’s Knights of Blessed Sacrament Church will be held Saturday, January 17, from 7am-3pm at the church social hall. The sale, which has grown into a major event, offers rock-bottom prices on clothing, books, toys, house wares, appliances, furniture, sporting goods, electronics, etc. The church is located at 11300 North 64th Street, Scottsdale. A special boutique room will be open 7am-1pm. Mary’s Knights is a community outreach group that supports a broad range of private and municipal programs in the Greater Phoenix area, with special emphasis on helping needy children and families. Funds raised from the sale will help them to continue to support these local charitable groups.

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Scottsdale Sister Cities Association (SSCA) annual Young Artists Showcase will be on exhibit at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts South Gallery through January 31. The public is invited to view these offerings from local students aged 13 to 18 years of age, whose works celebrate the notion of “Connecting Community for Peace and Prosperity.” “What is your vision for peace? How does connecting globally allow you and your community to prosper?” Student youths were asked to address these questions as artists, and the results were then judged by a panel of professional artists. Certificates and cash awards will be presented to award winners, with a reception Saturday, January 3, from 2-3pm at the Stage 2 Theater at the Scottsdale Center for Performing Artists. The public is invited to attend for free; refreshments will be provided. The event is one of many youthoriented programs sponsored by SSCA, a group of local people who are dedicated to the notion of “promoting peace through mutual respect, understanding and cooperation – one individual, one community at a time.” For more information, visit www.scottsdalesistercities.com.

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Arizona Musicfest Kicks Off New Year Of Entertainment Following up on a recordbreaking 2014 festival, Arizona Musicfest announces its 2015 festival of entertainment, which runs January 29 – March 5. Featuring top artists of Classical, Chamber, Jazz, Rock and Roll, Country, Bluegrass and Pop, the 2015 festival will offer 14 concerts at venues in Scottsdale and Phoenix. Hotel California – A Salute to the Eagles kicks off the festival Thursday, January 29, at 7:30pm. The Eagles mega hits “Take It Easy,” “Heartache Tonight,” “Desperado,” “Hotel California,” and solo titles from Don Henley, Glen Frey and Joe Walsh are the backbone of this tribute. The concert will be held at Highlands Church, 9050 East Pinnacle Peak Road in Scottsdale. Tickets range from $10-$65. Performances coming in February and March include headliner Roseanne Cash, February 20, the Arizona Musicfest Orchestra conducted by Robert Moody, Duke Ellington Orchestra, New York Polyphony, Steep Canyon Rangers and Pink Martini’s Storm Large, among many others. For additional information, call 480.840.0457 or visit www.azmusicfest.org.

Now in its ninth year, the “Storytelling & Song” program returns for the winter at Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa. The annual program will open with a ceremonial blessing led by Community Elder, Robert Stone, in December, and continue until the closing blessing on the last day of winter Saturday, March 21. “Storytelling & Song” aims to protect and share the ancient cultures, traditions and meaningful history of the Pima and Maricopa People with resort and restaurant guests of all ages. Due to cultural customs the storytelling is only permitted in winter months. This unique program is managed by the Resort’s Cultural Concierge, Rosie Rivera, featuring storytellers from the Gila River Indian Community. Enrolled members tell a combination of ancient Pima and Maricopa legends based on desert wildlife, typically with a moral lesson, as well as personal stories about their experiences growing up on the surrounding Tribal lands. Traditional and social songs are also shared during the one-hour presentation. The program will take place from 6-7pm, Thursday through Saturday evenings. Storytelling & Song is held at the resort’s outdoor fire pit and is complimentary to all resort and resort restaurant guests. For guestroom or dining reservations call 602.225.0100. For additional resort information, visit www.wildhorsepassresort.com.

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Storytelling & Song Returns To Resort

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Gainey Concert Series Returns The Shops at Gainey Village returns with its annual concert series featuring live music, wine and food Sunday, January 18. Guests are invited to relax and listen to music performed by the 10-piece powerhouse band Affinity from 3-6pm. Affinity performs an extensive repertoire of contemporary swing, big band jazz and vocal harmonies ranging from Frank Sinatra to U2. Affinity spotlights female and male vocalists with a powerful rhythm consisting of guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, saxophones, trumpets and trombones. The event is free to attend; food and wine are available for purchase. The evening concert series will occur every third Sunday of the month from January 18 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 17. Gainey Village is located on the southeast corner of Scottsdale Road and Doubletree Ranch Road. For information, visit www.theshopsgaineyvillage.com.

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Luxury Waterfront Residences Hit Market

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Seventy-two new homes hit the market last month in Downtown Scottsdale when owner iStar Residential hosted a grand opening event for the final phase at Sage, the luxury condominium community located along the Scottsdale waterfront. The two, three-story buildings are nearing completion with resident move-in expected in late January. Following the success of the sold-out first phase, Sageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final phase will feature 72 two- and three-bedroom condominiums ranging from 1,375 to 1,659 squarefeet, with optional den floor plans, and priced from the high $400Ks. Conveniently located within walking distance of world-class shopping, restaurants, independent art galleries in Old Town Scottsdale, resorts, and golf courses, Sage provides a private and redefined city-living experience that is unmatched by any other residential community in Scottsdale. The first phase of Sage, a collection of 50 condominiums, townhomes and penthouses, sold out in early 2012. For more information, call 480.947.7243 or visit www.sagescottsdale.com. Sage is located at 4855 North Woodmere Fairway in Scottsdale.

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Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will open the 28th season of its popular Sunday A’Fair free outdoor concert series on January 11, with performances by the Blues Review Band and Trailer Queen from 12-4pm. A total of 10 free Sunday A’Fair events showcasing more than 20 musical acts from Arizona and California, including blues, country, jazz, R&B, rock, soul and more, are planned. The concerts take place in Scottsdale Civic Center Park on selected Sunday afternoons through April 5, and are made possible through the support of presenting sponsors Scottsdale Insurance Company and Nationwide Foundation. Among this season’s musical highlights are performances by Leon J’s JukeJoint and the Dmitri Matheny Quintet January 18 as part of Peace and Community Day; the Latin beats of Ritmo Latino and Grammy Awardwinning La Santa Cecilia March 1 as part of La Gran Fiesta: A Celebration of Latin and Hispanic Cultures; and a celebration of Spain and Portugal with the Ramana Vieira Quintet and Inspiracion Flamenca March 29 as part of Origination: A Festival of Native Cultures. Along with free musical entertainment, each Sunday A’Fair includes an arts-and-crafts market featuring hand-made works such as jewelry, ceramics, textiles and more; fun activities for children and families; and free admission to Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA). Free guided tours of SMoCA are offered at 1:30pm and of Scottsdale Public Art’s sculptures in the park at 3pm. Sunday A’Fair guests are welcome to bring blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of great entertainment with friends and family. Delicious foods from the grill, snacks and cocktails, beer, wine and soft drinks are also available for purchase. The 2015 Sunday A’Fair concert schedule is available at www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org or 480.499.8587.

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Museum of the West Opens Old Town Scottsdale’s Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West will be a premier cultural destination in a locale that has been called “The West’s Most Western Town.” Opening to the public on January 15, the City-owned museum will immerse its guests in the essence of the American West, past and present, through stunning artworks by renowned artists, historic artifacts of the Old and New West, interactive exhibits, multi-media productions and an ongoing schedule of fun, educational programs and public events. “Western Spirit is destined to become a second home for western American art connoisseurs and enthusiasts, as well as anyone who has ever been fascinated by the story of the American West,” commented the museum’s director Michael Fox. “A point of civic pride for Scottsdale, Western Spirit will be a place where people of all generations and cultures can engage in contemplative and enjoyable journeys of self-discovery – a place where Western history can be revealed, today’s region better understood, and tomorrow’s rich opportunities explored.” Owned by the City of Scottsdale and operated by the Scottsdale Museum of the West (a not-for-profit

501c3 organization), Western Spirit stands on the site of the historic Loloma Transit Station and preserves elements of the station’s classic design, now repurposed as administrative offices and an education center. The $11.4 million museum will feature rotating exhibitions of western art and cultural treasures on loan from some of the world’s foremost collectors and institutions. With exhibitions constantly changing, there will always be something new to see and experience at Western Spirit. Interactive games and activities as well as multi-media kiosks strategically located throughout the galleries will engage the interest of children and adults alike, providing insights into the art and artifacts on exhibit as well as topics such as Western geography, history, flora, and fauna. A partnership with Arizona State University will provide additional resources, enabling the museum to become a communication and learning center for studies of the West. Scottsdale’s Museum of the West is located at 3830 North Marshall Way and 1st Street, one block south of Main Street. For more information, call 480.686.9539 or visit www.scottsdalemuseumwest.org.

Brighton Motorsports, located in the Scottsdale Airpark, has been appointed distributor for world famous Lotus automobiles as Lotus expands its U.S. dealer network. Brighton is also Arizona’s distributor for Morgan cars from the United Kingdom. “As a lifelong car enthusiast I am especially delighted to represent Lotus in this market,” says Shane Mustoe, owner of Brighton Motorsports. “Over the years we have been involved in sales and service of many Lotus cars and I have personally owned some myself. These are true sports cars and their owners are justifiably passionate about them. We plan to be very active with the Lotus Club here and getting to know the members. In addition to sales of both new and used cars we will be providing full maintenance, repair and performance upgrade services.”

Brighton will commence with the Evora, which is available in two models of increasing performance from a 3.5 liter DOHC 24-valve engine with a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed paddle shift. Horsepower ranges from a healthy 276 through 345 in the supercharged S Model with a top speed of 178MPH. In addition to Evora models, which start at under $70,000, Brighton will also take orders for the Lotus Elise S and the Lotus Exige V6 – pure track cars available in various levels of preparation. Brighton Motorsports, established in Scottsdale in 2007, offers sales, service, mechanical repair and restoration for imported

and domestic sports cars, American muscle cars and exotics. For more information, call 480.483.4682 or visit www.brightonmotorsports.com. Lotus Evora

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MAYOR STANTON WRITES...

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By Mayor Greg Stanton

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Our state is in the midst of a critical economic transition – moving from an economy that was overlyreliant on a single industry to a diverse one where significant and sustainable job growth is more likely to take place. Getting there won’t be easy, but MAYOR to create the kind of quality jobs we City of Phoenix need, we have to build the innovation602.262.7111 based, export-focused economy that www.phoenix.gov today’s global marketplace demands. We already know the biosciences are key to our future. In fact, during the economic downturn, we saw investments in bioscience pay off: While the private sector shed 11 percent of its jobs, bioscience jobs grew 6 percent. And during the recovery period, bioscience jobs were up 11 percent. Still, we’re learning more about how powerful of an engine this is to our economy. A recent study shows that Phoenix’s 30-acre Downtown Biomedical Campus produced nearly $1.3 billion in economic activity last year, and sustained nearly 10,000 good jobs. And by 2025, it is expected to produce more than $3 billion in economic activity and support more than 22,000 jobs. Fueling our continued growth in the biosciences is so important that Phoenix is teaming up with the Mayo Clinic and Arizona State University to create an expansive Arizona Biomedical Corridor near Desert Ridge. The 1,000acre campus will unite large-scale research, education, clinical work and commercial development on a single site and help spur investment and cluster bioscience organizations beyond what’s possible elsewhere. As much as the biosciences boost our economy, they also lift our quality of life. Mayo Clinic’s massive 380,000-square-foot cancer center will host a $180 million proton-beam therapy center – one of only a few in the West. Scientists at the Translational Genomics Research Institute, or TGen, help local residents solve the most complex medical mysteries. On the downtown campus of the University of Arizona College of Medicine, students and researchers utilize top-notch labs to find cures and renowned faculty train the next generation of health professionals. As mayor, I’m committed to making sure every Phoenix business succeeds: from the mom-and-pop shops to local start-ups, from the high-tech manufacturer to the mid-sized exporter. But to build the innovation-based economy we need, the biosciences must continue to play an important role. It’s a key to creating good jobs, and shaping a better, healthier future for everyone.

“Beyond The Beat”At MIM Musical Instrument Museum hosts Beyond the Beat: Drums of the World through June 21. The exhibit will explore the cultural and historical significance of drums around the world through the presentation of dozens of drums of all shapes, sizes, materials and uses from Asia, Oceania, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Latin America and the United States. The collection will be accompanied by dozens of videos, photographs and other multimedia content selected by our curators from sources around the globe. This unique exhibition will also highlight themes ranging from varieties of drum construction and performance techniques to differing concepts of rhythm in Asia, Africa and the Americas as well as the role of drums in rituals, military events and even systems of nonverbal communication. The Musical Instrument Museum is located at 4725 East Mayo Boulevard in Phoenix (corner of Tatum and Mayo Boulevards, just south of Loop 101). The cost of the exhibit is $7 with museum admission; $10 for exhibition only. For more information, visit www.mim.org or call 480.478.6000.

Dogs’ Day In The Garden Residents can take advantage of a special opportunity to bring the whole family, dogs included, to the Desert Botanical Garden January 24 from 8am-2pm at Dogs’ Day in the Garden. Spend time with vendors sampling the best dog food and treats. Take in special presentations geared toward dog lovers and owners. Go for a walk on Garden trails and take advantage of family photo opportunities and participate in a kid’s craft activity. The event is included with paid Garden admission. Member admission is free and must show Member ID to be admitted. Dog admission $4 each. Proceeds from dog admission fee benefit Arizona Humane Society. Activities during the day include: Binns Wildflower Pavilion – Doga (Dog Yoga) – Conscious Community Yoga. Join in an interactive, 20 minute yoga class for guests and dogs. Mats will be provided for fido and guests. Classes are first come, first served, as space is limited; 8:30am, 9:15am and 10am. Boppart Courtyard – DJ Tro playing family friendly music; 8am-2pm Bark Park at Kitchell Patio – There will be a variety of presentations Dorrance Hall – Kids craft activity. Vendors will have booths inside Dorrance Hall with additional pet information, product samples and treats (when applicable); 8am-2pm. The Patio Café will be open for guests to purchase food and beverages. Desert Botanical Garden is located at 1201 North Galvin Parkway in Phoenix. For more information, call 480.481.8188 or visit www.dbg.org.

27th Annual Art Detour

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Art Detour, the event that launched Downtown his folk art inspired works have been exhibited and Phoenix’s First Fridays Art Walk phenomenon, collected both nationally and abroad. More work can returns for its 27th year March 7 and 8. The two-day be viewed at www.whonelson.com. celebration invites the public to Art Detour will coincide with take a closer look at the artists March First Friday, resulting and art spaces that fill downtown in a weekend chock-full of with vibrant, creative energy. arts related tours, exhibits and In the search for an image to activities. “Detour-ists” will be represent this year’s celebration, invited to visit galleries and Artlink issued a call for artists to artist studios, learn about public submit artwork that would “create art and murals from artist and excitement and embody the knowledgeable docents, and sense of discovery and intimacy much more. the public experiences when A shuttle will circulate visiting private working studios throughout downtown, making and art spaces.” More than 40 stops at neighborhood “hubs” artists submitted a striking range in Roosevelt Row, Grand Avenue of work. An image submitted by and more, where music and John Randall Nelson entitled performance art will provide a “Happy, Sad” was the final choice unique opportunity to explore for its “nuanced, layered, multiPhoenix’s art scene in a fun, media piece invites the viewer to festival environment. look closer and discover what lies Art Detour is free and offers beneath the first impression.” programming appropriate for all Nelson is an MFA graduate ages. For additional information, of Arizona State University’s visit www.artlinkphoenix.com/ Herberger School of Fine Arts, John Randall Nelson’s “Happy, Sad” art-detour.

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New Desert Ridge Fitness Location Set To Open Mountainside Fitness announced the grand opening of its newest location near Desert Ridge Marketplace in February. The new fitness location will be located at 4355 East Irma Lane on the North side of the 101, west of Tatum Boulevard. The Grand Opening celebration will be a free, family-friendly event with music, entertainment and food and beverages. Guests will be invited to tour the new facility, meet the trainers and receive promotional membership information. “I am proud to announce the opening of our 11th Valley location in the beautiful Desert Ridge community,” says Tom Hatten, CEO and founder of Mountainside Fitness. “We have received an outpouring of support from the community and are excited to see the Mountainside Fitness brand continue to grow in Arizona.” For information on Mountainside Fitness membership registration at the Desert Ridge location, visit www.mountainsidefitness.com/desert-ridge-signup.aspx.

Turf Paradise Hosts Annual Fundraising Event Tickets go on sale January 6 for the fifth annual Wine Women and Horses (WWH) charity event, which takes place Saturday, March 7 from 12-4pm benefitting the Child Crisis Center. Last year’s event, hosted by Turf Paradise, raised $40,000 for the Child Crisis Center. The first WWH event held in 2010 raised $11,000. This year’s event includes live horse racing, a hat contest with prizes, lunch, raffle prizes, silent auction and instruction on how to bet on the ponies. The Child Crisis Center is dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect through a wide range of services which include an emergency shelter, adoption and foster care, and a family resource center. For more information, visit www. childcrisis.org. Turf Paradise opened its doors in 1956 and has operated at the same location (19th Avenue and Bell) ever since making it Arizona’s first sports franchise. For information on sponsorships, call 602.375.6403. For ticketing information, call 480.834.9424. For additional information, visit www.turfparadise.com.

A Holocaust remembrance and celebration of life MusicaNova Orchestra and Arizona-based Paradise Winds will perform a new work composed by Graham Cohen, a 15 year old prodigy currently studying at the Julliard pre-college division and the youngest winner of the Morton Gould Young Composer Competition. The piece, “Unexpected Affinities” was commissioned by the Selznick Tikkun Olam Foundation in memory of Holocaust survivors Max and Nina Gurin.

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World Premiere Of “Unexpected Affinities”

Paradise Winds. Photo by Jacques Barbey

MicroDWELLING 2015 MicroDwelling is an exhibition of owner-built and human inhabited micro dwellings, which will be on display from January 31 – March 1 at the Shemer Art Center & Museum. The exhibit showcases the design-build features of small modular structures, their varied uses, alternative construction techniques and cost-effectiveness. MicroDwelling 2015 will highlight the positive benefit to the environment by conscientious material selection, use of salvage materials, and minimization of waste.

Dwelling Requirements The exhibit showcases varied designs from practical to artistic, as well as the creative effort of each builder. Structures on exhibit are

required to be 600 square feet or less, self-contained, modular and portable. If you are interested in learning more about becoming involved, please contact coordinator, Patrick McCue.

Micro Urban Garden Competition There are two things urban gardeners are short on: space and time. The Shemer is seeking examples of micro urban gardens that leave a small footprint but have a big yield. Juried gardens will be on display during MicroDwell 2015, a builder’s showcase of alternative spaces for simple living in the orchard area. Shemer Art Center & Museum is located at 5005 East Camelback Road in Phoenix. For more information, call 602.262.4727. To learn more, go to www.shemerartcenter/opportunities.

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The concert features a guest appearance by Martin Goldsmith, noted author and classical music radio host on SiriusXM and former host of Performance Today on NPR. Goldsmith is the American-born son of two German-Jewish musicians who escaped the Holocaust, who speaks and writes extensively on his own family’s experiences in the Jewish Kulturbund’s orchestra in Frankfurt. “Unexpected Affinities” is a Concerto Grosso for reed quintet and string orchestra. Paradise Winds and the MusicaNova Orchestra will be led by Music Director Warren Cohen. Also on the program is the Chamber Symphony of Franz Schreker. The performance of “Unexpected Affinities” will be held January 11 at 4pm at Central United Methodist Church, Central Avenue at Palm Lane in Phoenix. Tickets are $60 VIP, $20 general admission, $15 seniors and students. For additional information, visit www.musicanovaaz.com.

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Monthly Mixers

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The North Phoenix Chamber of Commerce will be holding its monthly Resource & Networking Luncheon on Tuesday, January 13, at Moon Valley Country Club. The January topic is “VISION – What Do You Want Your Business To Be?” The Moon Valley Country Club is located at 151 West Moon Valley Drive. The monthly Mix & Mingle will be on Thursday, January 22, and the last Tuesday networking luncheon will be held on January 27. The locations for both these events had not been determined at press time, but may be found on the Chamber 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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Save The Date! 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. For more information on sponsorships and to register to golf, please visit our website, www.northphoenixchamber.com/golf-tournament.

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Lura Turner Sixth Annual Italian Dinner The public is invited to Lura Turner Homes’ sixth annual Italian Dinner, 4-7:30pm, Saturday, January 24. An Italian meal is provided by Carrabba’s Italian Grill of Avondale; meal and music is in the Fellowship Hall of Madison Baptist Church, 6202 North 12th Street, Phoenix. The cost is $15 for adults; $6 for children, age three to 12. All proceeds benefit Lura Turner Homes for Developmentally Disabled adults, founded in 1965. The mission at Lura Turner Homes is to provide adults with disabilities a safe, enriching, loving family environment with the purpose of ensuring their health, happiness, security and the fulfillment of their highest potential. For details, call 602.943.4789. For additional information, visit www.luraturnerhomes.org.

Film Festival Celebrates Diversity – Promotes Understanding The Sixth Annual LGBT 2015 Desperado Film Festival takes place at Paradise Valley Community College January 23-25. The event aims to include socially relevant films to promote education and understanding of cultural diversity and inclusive communities. Since its creation in 2009, Desperado has presented short films, documentaries and narratives for everyone, in addition to other special events such as live music, vendor tables and the LGBT art gallery. The Paradise Valley Community College Center for Performing Arts is located at 18401 North 32nd Street in Phoenix. For more information, call 602.787.7738 or visit www.paradisevalley.edu/cpa.

Orchestra Holds Donor Appreciation Dinner Party The North Valley Symphony Orchestra will host a Donor Appreciation Dinner Party February 7 at Moon Valley Country Club. The community is invited to enjoy an evening of dinner and entertainment. Potential donors may make reservations for $50 per person or reserve a table (eight seats) for $400. Moon Valley Country Club is located at 151 West Moon Valley Drive, Phoenix. For more information about the Symphony Orchestra, call 623.980.4628 or visit www.northvalleysymphony.org.

Conquer The Clutter For those who may have made a New Year’s resolution to get better organized, the Phoenix Public Library offers “Conquer the Clutter” at multiple locations during January. Get practical tips and strategies to help get organized and stay organized. Learn how to be more efficient and less stressed by bringing a sense of order into life. This free program is presented by Rachel Winter, owner of Happy Home Organizers, LLC, and clinical psychologist Dr. Roxanne Hait. • Jan. 10: Mesquite Library, 4525 East Paradise Village Parkway North; 2pm • Jan. 17: Desert Broom Library, 29710 North Cave Creek Road; 2pm • Jan. 24: Juniper Library, 1825 West Union Hills Drive; 2pm

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Space is limited. Call 602.262.4636 or visit www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org.

Community Meetings Scheduled The next Town Hall Meeting will be held at the Anthem Civic Building on Friday, January 9, from 9-10am. The Anthem Civic Building is located at 3701 West Anthem Way (southeast corner of Anthem Way and Venture Drive). Guest speakers will include Karen Fann, House of Representatives, District 1, and Pete Weaver, Emergency Management Director, Maricopa County. Learn more at www.onlineatanthem.com. The next New River Desert Hills Community Association meeting will be held 7:30-9pm, Tuesday, January 13, at Daisy Mountain Fire Department, Station #141, 43814 North New River Road. The guest speaker will be Captain Kip Rustenburg Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office commander for the area. Learn more at www.nrdhca.org.

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Doc Talk Series Continues On the heels of a busy holiday season and pledges of personal resolutions for the New Year, a continuing series of “Doc Talk” workshops at the Anthem Civic Building will help keep health at the forefront. The series resumes January 21 with a program led by internal medicine physician Dr. Patrick Sciara centered on diabetes and diabetic meal planning, hypertension, arthritis and steps for healthy living. The program runs from 6:30-8pm. Organized by Hospice of the Valley, Doc Talk is designed to educate and inform residents of current topics and trends in the health community. The workshops are all free and led by medical experts. Additional sessions are scheduled for March 11, focused on dementia and Alzheimer’s, and May 6, centered on naturopathic health and integrated therapies. For information, visit www.onlineatanthem.com/anthem-civic-buildingprograms. To register, visit www.onlineatanthem.com/acb-program-registration.

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Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) brings to stage the dramatic play, The Diary of Anne Frank, a new adaptation by Wendy Kesselman. Newly discovered writings from the diary of Anne Frank, as well as survivor accounts, are interwoven to create a contemporary impassioned story of the lives of people persecuted under Nazi rule. The Diary of Anne Frank captures the claustrophobic realities of eight people hiding from the Nazis in a concealed storage attic – their fear, their hope, their laughter, their grief. The cast of teens and adults, comprised of both ariZoni and NYA award winners and nominees, presents the show January 8-11 in Anthem. The show is produced by Jackie Hammond and directed by Laura O’Meara. “What an incredible honor and privilege it is for this amazingly talented cast to portray these real-life characters in what is probably one of the most well-known, yet unknown stories in history,” said O’Meara. “It is our hope that MTA’s production of The Diary of Anne Frank will bring you a little closer to that understanding. The lives of this cast will never be the same for being a part of it, and we hope that in some small way, it touches the lives of our audiences as well.” Performances take place January 8 and 9 at 7pm, January 10 at 4pm and 7pm and January 11 at 4pm and 7pm at Musical Theatre of Anthem, 42323 North Vision Way in Anthem. Tickets may be purchased online at www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org. Adult tickets are $19 and students, seniors and children 12 and under are $16. For additional information, call 602.743.9892.

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Fountain Hills Theater will present Same Time, Next Year January 9-15

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The fresh, touching and hilariously funny story of lovers Doris and George, married – to other people – who meet by chance while on separate business trips in 1951. The pair vow to rendezvous each year in the same place, and end up finding a connection that transcends the initial spark of passion to span a quarter of a century’s worth of love, loss, joy, conflict, but ultimately a common ground that sustains their unique friendship. Same Time, Next Year is a delicious tryst about the complexities of human relationships and the phenomenon of love. Twenty-five years of manners and morals are hilariously and touchingly played out by the lovers. Fountain Hills Theater is located at 11445 North Saguaro Boulevard. For more information, call 480.837.9661 or visit www.fhtaz.org.

Thursdays On The Avenue Every Thursday this month (excluding New Year’s day), residents can enjoy a local market and art showcase on Avenue of the Fountains. The Fountain Hills Farmers Market is a showcase for local, organic produce and premium hand-crafted foods. Look for free-range chickens and eggs, grass-fed beef and lamb, dry-cured bacon, hand-milled flour, milk, honey and plenty of other goodies like sea salts, jams, jellies, relish, mustard, wild-caught salmon, loose leaf teas, bread and baked goods, pastries and much, much more. In conjunction with the market is Art on the Avenue, where visitors and residents alike will walk among artists presenting everything from charming crafts to impressive works of art by local artists from Fountain Hills and across the Valley. Weekly, guests will see oil paintings, acrylics, watercolors, photography, pottery and mixed media which includes metal, wood, granite and fiber art. Also, unique clothing, jewelry, purses, stain glass and beautiful wood furniture. Many of the artists are opened to commission work. The Farmers Market and Art on the Avenue runs Thursdays, 11am-5pm through the end of April at 16705 East Avenue of the Fountains. For information, visit www.fhfarmersmarket.com.

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Fine Art & Wine Affaire Thunderbird Artists and the Sunset Kiwanis of Fountain Hills have once again partnered to bring the community another juried fine art event that encompasses quality wines and delightful musical entertainment. The 11th Annual Fountain Hills Fine Art & Wine Affaire is the ideal setting for this worldclass gathering of artists. The event will be held at 16810 East Avenue of the Fountains from 10am5pm, March 13-15. Admission is 3; wine tasting ticket with souvenir glass is $10. For more information, visit www.thunderbirdartists.com.

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

FOOTHILLS ANIMAL RESCUE PET OF THE MONTH

Jaime is a 16-year-old whose future includes college to study graphic design – and perhaps owning an Aston Martin.

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matter what. He needs a family who will not disappoint him. He needs an adult in his life who will help him grow up to be a successful young man, despite any challenges he has had to endure as a child. “I would probably want the parents to be supportive and to help me know how to plan things, if things go wrong…I would want them to help me know how to work my way out, knowing that everything’s going to be alright,” he says. For information, call 602.254.2275 or visit www.aask-az.com.

Pima is a sweet and somewhat shy four-and-a-half-year-old female who appreciates a quiet environment and some gentle petting. Pima has good reason for her shyness. She has been through a lot. Her eyelashes were turned inward damaging her eyes, so Pima underwent surgery to correct the problem. Her eyes were very sensitive to light after the surgery so she was reluctant to open them. She opens them now but has a squint. Pima is now in our adult cat room and ready to be adopted. She does fine around other cats. Adoption fee is $35. Foothills Animal Rescue is located at 23030 North Pima Road in Scottsdale. For more information, call 480.488.9890 or visit www.foothillsanimal.org.

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Jaime, 16, has his eyes set on some of life’s finer commodities: BMWs and Aston Martins. The high dollar vehicles caught Jaime’s attention first in the movies and then on the streets. “My fascination of cars started when I first saw the movie The Fast and the Furious,” he says. “I would like to design my own car one day.” When he saw an actual Aston Martin he knew he wanted to own it one day. “I thought it was perfectly perfect. Just the perfect car,” he says. The high school sophomore wants to attend college and study graphic design. “I will do the best I can in high school, finish all my assignments, no problems, pass all my tests, and when I graduate high school, I’m going to Glendale Community College,” says Jaime, whose name is pronounced ‘Hi-May.’ He also likes spending time at the library and rec center and recently met a few energetic cats and dogs at the Arizona Animal Welfare League in Phoenix. “The dogs, they were kind of energetic – especially Jessie,” he says. “He likes to climb and he likes jumping around all over the place. I would want a German Sheppard, that’s like my all-time dog.” In a family, Jaime is looking for someone who will support him no

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It’s New Year’s resolutions time! Often long lists. By end of first quarter if not sooner, typically the baby is thrown out with the bathwater. Done! Until next January. I have one resolution. One only: To become more tolerant to the myriad of behaviors that DRIVE ME CRAZY. (Note: First one to say “short trip” is in serious trouble.) LH tells me I’m turning into a crotchety old lady. So be it. Initially, I had planned to share only my issues related to my love/hate relationship with technology. Then I decided to select the top item in each of 10 categories with only one being technology, and save the rest for another day. Then I realized there are far too many related to technology and reverted back. So here goes:

Hope’s Top 10 Technology Things That DRIVE ME MAD! #10: Dictating texts/emails: Certainly a time saver except when it writes something that makes me sound like I am crazy. When I said, “I will meet you and Ellen for lunch…” it wrote “I will need to chew alien for lunch….” Unique cuisine. Which brings me to… #9: Autocorrect: This function should be shot. I know I’m in good company on this one. When have you had it write something rude or incriminating? I’ve always been spelling challenged. Autocorrect, I thought, would be my new BFF. Oh contraire my sweet! It is my worst nightmare. Which leads into… #8: Autocorrect that isn’t so smart and doesn’t pick up on a missing letter: There are lots of “X rated” examples not suitable for a family friendly publication. Use your imagination. I know – read it before I hit “send.” If only this was a perfect world that wasn’t spinning so fast. #7: People talking on their phones LOUDly: They’re invading everyone’s personal space in the room/mall/plane/ restaurant. Which brings me to…

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#6: Using speakerphone in public areas: Seated in the cafeteria at Mayo Clinic between tests, I suggested to not one but to two people within

MUSINGS OF A DISTRACTIBLE MIND BY HOPE H. OZER less than 30 minutes that their conversations might best be kept private. Each responded initially like a deer in headlights. One couldn’t figure out how to take it off speakerphone. #5: “Reply all” on emails: What makes anybody think anyone wants to be included in their back and forth conversation? (Google, “BP caught in hilarious…” for one that may have set a world record.) Holiday greetings have gotten out of hand with everybody wishing the initial sender “You too.” The initial sender replying, “Thanks!” And on it goes. Who are these people? #4: Showing “cc” to everyone on the email instead of “bcc” when forwarding endless jokes and political diatribes – including the last dozen forwards – so now everyone has everyone’s (spelled MY) email, which no doubt has something to do with… #3: Receiving email from people I don’t know. Now I’m on their “friend” email blasts. Who are these people? Enough with computers, smart phones that aren’t so smart, etc. On to my nemesis, television: #2: Having to use several remote controls to watch a @#$%&!@# program and remembering which remote does what. So when you land on an “error” screen implying that you (I!) are/am a dummy because you (I!) pressed the wrong button on the wrong remote, what to do now? Is there a man in the house? On to my #1 pet peeve, which is a stretch to relate to technology, but here goes: When people in social situations say, “Call me.” It’s 2015. I thought the phone worked both ways. Silly me. Whew. Resolution made. Wishing you a stress free year! May all of your resolutions be realized! Hope H. Ozer is founder and Publisher Emeritus of CITYSunTimes. Her monthly columns previously written as “Publisher’s Pen” range from personal – some humorous, some poignant – to observations on life, and continue to be one of CST’s most enduring features.

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ASU-AM Carefree Cultural Center

MAYOR SCHWAN WRITES... By Mayor David Schwan

There are many events coming to Carefree for your enjoyment in 2015! Our traditional Garden Seminar series begins on Saturday, January 10, at 9:30am. The topic of the presentation is “The Natural and Cultural Landscape of Arizona Highways.” And on the same day at 6pm, the MAYOR Carefree Kiwanis Club continues its concert series with Town of Carefree Beachfront Property, a “California Vocal Group” in the 480.488.3686 Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion. www.carefree.org On January 16-18 we welcome The Thunderbird Artists with the second of its art festivals. This juried art show features over 150 fine artists with something to please everyone. Our fourth annual Indian Art Market and Cultural Festival returns January 23-25. The entertainment at this free festival is especially popular with young people. Out Native American friends demonstrate their artistic and performance abilities. Another Kiwanis concert closes the month January 31 with Dana Daniels. For those of you who plan ahead, let me mention our new, free Sunday concert series in the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion. Beginning February 8, we will have eight concerts featuring popular local groups beginning at 1pm – come early for a good seat. Information for all of these events is available at Carefree Town Hall at 480.488.3686. Tickets for the Kiwanis events are available at the Kiwanis Market Place at 6535 East Cave Creek Road. Welcome to Carefree and Enjoy!

By Melissa Price, Carefree Town Council Member

Recently, Ed Lewis of Butte Companies proposed a joint partnership between Arizona State University Art Museum (ASUAM) and the Town of Carefree. Lewis has offered to build an ASUAM Carefree Cultural Center for the Town (at his builder cost), along with building his proposed mixed-use development (Phase 1) of 34 luxury condos built over retail space and restaurants – adding foot traffic that will greatly increase the vibrancy of our Town Center. I was asked by the Carefree Town Council to represent the Town, along with former Councilman Bob Gemmill, in discussions with Butte Companies and ASUAM. In my view, adding a brand name like Arizona State University’s Art Museum to the mix is a win-win for all – the Town, Butte Properties and ASUAM. With an ASUAM presence in Carefree, the Town’s “brand” is increased, and Carefree residents are provided an opportunity for cultural amenities without having to travel for an hour, as well as enhanced property values. Butte Companies achieves a cultural draw with a brand name to augment The Easy Street Project mixed-use proposal slated to begin in 2016; and ASUAM is excited to fulfill their goal to share their resources with a community like Carefree where they will have an impact and enrich the arts and design culture in Arizona. This Center will be ASUAM’s outreach to the community with rotating exhibits, lectures and shows from the Herberger Institute’s Schools of Art; Arts, Media & Engineering; Film, Dance, and Theatre; and Music; as well as the ASU Art Museum. Don’t miss the proposal by ASUAM and Butte Companies to be presented to the Town Council (100 Easy Street) at a Special Council Meeting January 14.

Celebrating Native American Culture And Artistry Native cultures unite at the Magic Bird Festivals’ Fourth Annual Carefree Indian Market and Cultural Festival, January 23-25, at the Carefree Desert Gardens, 101 Easy Street. More than 100 highly acclaimed artists will display traditional and contemporary creations celebrating Native American artisanship and intercultural understanding. Many of the invited artists are recognized under the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 that validates exhibitor authenticity. Culturally informative for both families and collectors, visitors will view exquisite sculptures, paintings and handmade Native American musical instruments available for purchase. Known for the spectacular display of intricate beadwork and handcrafted jewelry, the Carefree Indian Market and Cultural Festival showcases an array of artistic mediums. Dance and music performances will take place throughout the weekend, including traditional Native American hoop dancing by world champions Brian Hammill of Native Spirit Productions and Moontee Sinquah, who specializes in Hopi songs and dances. Spectators can view the live entertainment and colorfully adorned costumes in the open air Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion. The Southwestern culinary food court will provide attendees with savory selections on which to feast, from Native American fry bread, soups, tortillas to food truck fare. Visitors will enjoy the intimacy of the Carefree Desert Gardens as they weave their way through the flourishing, outdoor garden paths lined with vendor booths. Attendees will feel at ease to connect with the artists and truly experience all the festival has to offer. The event runs from 10am-5pm, and admission is free. For more information, call 480.488.2014 or visit www.magicbirdfestivals.com.

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Carefree Desert Gardens Photo Contest Last year’s winning photo, submitted by Taline Schmidt Those wishing to enter the third annual Carefree Desert Gardens Photo Contest may drop off their photos from January 3-31. The photos may be in either digital or film format, and up to three photos may be entered. Digital entries may be enhanced. Please submit an 8” x 10” print, along with your digital images on a disc at 300 dpi, in a jpeg or TIFF format. Photos with date stamps will be eliminated. The entry locations are The UPS Store in the Bashas’ Center, The UPS Store in the Albertson’s Center and The UPS Store in the Fry’s Center or at the photo counter in CVS in the Carefree Lowes Center. Each of these locations is capable of printing your photos. Photos may also be dropped off at Carefree Town Hall, located at 8 Sundial Circle. Entry forms may be obtained at these locations. They may also be downloaded from the Town of Carefree website at www.carefree.org or from the CITYSunTimes website at http:// news.citysuntimes.com. Complete an entry form for each photo, sign it and attach it to the back of your print(s). Deliver it with your name written on the outside of an envelope to one of the drop off points by January 31. A jury of professional photographers – Alan Lowy, Marie Peck and Jerry Sieve – will judge the contest. Photographs will be judged on both technical and artistic merit. Thirteen finalists will be selected and awarded prizes. An individual may only win once per yearly competition. The photos of the 13 finalists will be mounted on an 11” x 14” mat board for public favorite voting. They will debut at the Magic Bird Carefree Festival of Fine Chocolate and Fine Art, February 12-15, then will proceed to the Desert Foothills Library February 17-22. They will also be available for viewing and voting on the Town of Carefree’s website. The photo receiving the most votes from the public will win the highest honor, the “Juanita and Mark Wdowiak Award.” Ballots will be available at the voting locations. Each person may vote only once. Please do not use social media to promote your photo. The Town of Carefree will have first rights to use the photos that are entered, but the photographers will retain ownership of the photos. The photographer will be credited when photos are used for merchandise or marketing. The winning photos will be used in the 2016 Carefree Desert Gardens Calendar, the sales of which benefit the Town of Carefree. 2015 calendars are available now at Carefree Town Hall. Photos may be taken at any time of the year, and it does not cost anything to enter the contest. So grab your camera, visit our beautiful Gardens in Downtown Carefree, and take some winning photos. “Good luck and happy shooting! We look forward to seeing lots of great entries again this year.” Lyn Hitchon and Joe Corpora, Carefree Desert Gardens Photo Contest Co-Chairs

The Kiwanis Concert Series continues this month and beyond at the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion at Carefree Town Center.

as his “straight man,” Daniels sets out to prove his little green friend is truly clairvoyant by performing incredible magic blended with rapid-fire clean comedy and audience participation.

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Beachfront Property is in place to appear January 10, performing everything from the American songbook of jazz classics to the number one hits of rock ‘n’ roll.

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Dana Daniels teams up with his Psychic Parrot Luigi in “A Riot of Comedy Magic” January 31. With Luigi

Dunlap and Pennington perform the mega hits of Broadway, cool pops, hot jazz and classical favorites in “Two Pianos, Four Hands” at Kiwanis Concert Series on February 7. With their unbeatable mix of style, humor and talent, it is no surprise that audiences jump to their feet wanting more by the end of the show. 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.

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Marketplace Introduces New Artist Gallery

el Pedregal Shops and Dining located adjacent to the Boulders, Waldorf Astoria Resort in North Scottsdale, welcomed a brand new art gallery December 10. The Gallery at el Pedregal is not just “another gallery” says the Sonoran Arts League, but rather “a concept.” It will feature a collection of art by 450 local artists in addition to featuring Artists in Residence, workshops, el PedreGALLERY “Workshops for Children,” and student artwork from kindergarteners up to 12th grade. The Gallery at el Pedregal by the Sonoran Arts League, Art, Artists and Art Education is located at 34505 North Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale, in Suite G-8. The store is open from 11am-6pm Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday and from 11am-8pm Friday and 12-5pm on Sunday. For information, call 480.488.1072 or visit www.elpedregal.com.

Cactus Shadows High School announced that its student newspaper, CSPress, has been named a semi-finalist for Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s (CSPA) Gold Crown Awards. A total of 1,236 digital, newspapers, magazines and yearbooks published during the 2012-13 academic year were eligible for judging. All entries were judged at Columbia University by the Board of Crown Judges. Both print and digital publications were judged on writing/editing, design, content, concept, photography, art and graphics. The awards for Scholastic Crown recipients will take place in New York City in the spring of 2015. For more information on Cactus Shadows High School, a Cave Creek Unified School District “A” school as rated by the Arizona Department of Education, contact Steve Bebee, principal, at sbebee@ccusd93.org or by calling 480.575.2401.

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Fine Art & Wine Festival The 22nd Annual Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival allows guests to travel the world over and brings together a spectacular gathering of artists at the Thunderbird Artists’ event January 16-18. These nationally acclaimed, juried fine art signature events attract artists and art collectors from throughout the United States and abroad, all sharing a love and appreciation for fine art. The streets of Downtown Carefree are closed for Thunderbird Artists festivals, making room for more than 165 artists and an excess of 5,000 original masterpieces of fine art. Artists’ works include small, medium, life-size and monumental bronze sculptures, metal, clay, wood, stone, glass and mixed media sculptures. There is an array of pottery, photography, hand crafted jewelry, batiks and select fine crafts. There are also oil and acrylic paintings

on canvas, watercolors, pastel, charcoal, etchings and mixed media paintings. Subject matter ranges from Southwest and traditional to contemporary and abstract, including floral, wildlife, European, African and Native American art to name a few. The festival offers a wide variety of mediums, styles, sizes, subject matters and price ranges, to ensure there is something that appeals to everyone. The Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festivals are enhanced by the beautiful Sonoran Desert backdrop of Carefree and feature first-class wines from around the world, mouthwatering chocolates, the visual feast of art and the subtle sound of ambient music. After taking in all the sights and sounds of the festival, guests will want to make time to discover Carefree’s assortment of unique shops, boutiques, galleries restaurants and outdoor cafes.

Philonese Baisden is the Festival’s featured artist.

Admission is $3 and hours are 10am-5pm. Wine tasting ticket with souvenir glass cost $10. For additional information, call 480.837.5637 or visit www.thunderbirdartists.com.

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Feb. 22: Town Concert Series– Alice Tatum Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion – 1-3pm Critically acclaimed, awardwinning singer, Alice Tatum has been a fixture in the Phoenix music scene for 30 years. Free admission.

Jan. 10: Kiwanis Concert – Beachfront Property Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion – 6pm The California vocal group’s smooth singing style combines the rich sounds of jazz with the fun and energy of pop music. For tickets, call 480.488.7169 or visit www.kiwaniscarefree.org.

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Jan. 10: Garden Seminar – The Natural and Cultural Landscape of Arizona’s Highways

100 Easy Street, Town Council Chambers – 9:30am Back by popular demand, Leroy Brady, Chief Landscape Architect/ Manager for ADOT’s Roadside Development Section; Chairman, AZ Parkways, Historic & Scenic Roads Committee; AZ Ambassador of Tourism, 1993. Admission: $5 donation.

free festival celebrates intercultural understanding, with performances by world-champion Native American hoop dancers and live music in the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion.

Jan. 31: Kiwanis Concert – Dana Daniels “A Riot of Comedy Magic” Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion – 6pm Enjoy this blend of a clairvoyant magic act intermixed with rapid-fire comedy. For tickets, call 480.488.7169 or visit www.kiwaniscarefree.org.

Feb. 8: Town Concert Series – Mogollon

Carefree Town Center – 9am-5pm View artwork from 165 of the most accomplished, award-winning artists in the United States. The three-day festival is known as a collector’s paradise displaying more than 5,000 original pieces while attendees can enjoy awardwinning wines from local and out of state wineries as well as live entertainment. Admission: $3 per person.

Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion – 1-3pm One of the premier Country rock entertainment groups in the West. Free admission.

Feb. 12-15: Magic Bird’s Annual Fine Chocolate & Arts Festival Carefree Town Center – 9am-5pm A Valentine’s Day weekend event featuring more than 100 exhibitors of fine art, chocolate and handmade confections made from the freshest and finest ingredients. Live music and entertainment performances are additional treats throughout the free, four-day event.

Jan. 16-18: Thunderbird Art and Wine Festival Carefree Town Center – 9am-5pm View artwork from 165 of the most accomplished, award-winning artists in the United States. The three-day festival is known as a collector’s paradise displaying more than 5,000 original pieces while attendees can enjoy award-winning wines from local and out of state wineries as well as live entertainment. Admission: $3 per person.

Jan. 23-25: Magic Bird’s Annual Indian Art & Cultural Festival

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Carefree Town Center – 9am-5pm Native cultures unite with 100 highly acclaimed artists displaying traditional and contemporary jewelry, sculpture, artwork and handcrafts. The entirely

Feb. 7: Kiwanis Concert – Dunlap & Pennington Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion – 6pm Two Pianos, Four Hands. For tickets, call 480.488.7169 or visit www. kiwaniscarefree.org.

Feb. 7: Garden Seminar – Container Gardening with Desert Plants 100 Easy Street, Town Council Chambers – 9:30am Carol Stoddard, Certified Master Gardener and Desert Landscape Designer has been featured in Phoenix Home and Garden, the New Times – Best of Phoenix, PBS and local TV. Admission: $5 donation.

Feb. 15: Town Concert Series – Affinity Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion – 1-3pm A 10 piece powerhouse band with an extensive repertoire ranging from Sinatra to more contemporary genres. Free admission.

Feb. 28: SkyRanch Open House SkyRanch Airport – Cave Creek Road & Airport Drive Come celebrate and view this unique private airport nestled in the foothills of the lush upper Sonoran Desert.

Feb. 19: Star Party Paradise Valley Community College at Black Mountain – 7-10pm Paradise Valley Community College at Black Mountain and the Phoenix Astronomical Society will host an evening with the stars. The lights will go out at 7pm for the stargazing to begin. Telescopes will be abundant, and all ages are encouraged to join us while we explore the night sky. Free. Visit www.blackmountaincampus.com.

March 1: Town Concert Series – Dennis Rowland & Diana Lee Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion – 1-3pm Dennis Rowland, an electrifying live performer, combines his talents with Diana Lee who plays nearly every musical instrument there is. Free admission.

March 20-22: Sonoran Arts League Festival of the Arts

April 25: Healthy Kids Day

Carefree Town Center – 9am-5pm An unparalleled showcase of local and national artists combined with wine garden and live entertainment. Free admission.

March 21: Carefree Botanical Gardens Photo Contest Awards Ceremony Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion – 10am

March 8: Town Concert Series – Sahnas Brothers Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion – 1-3pm Blending the sounds and rhythms of their native Greek culture with the warm, inviting romance of the classical Spanish guitar, brothers Thano and Demitri Sahnas have created a magical and intimate Mediterranean style that perfectly complements the powerful jazz-fusion of their popular Phoenix based band Turning Point. Free admission.

March 12: STEAMtastic Paradise Valley Community College at Black Mountain – 4-7pm & 7-10pm Come explore science in everyday lives through fun, hands-on activities from 4-7pm. Event activities include molecular gastronomy, subzero science, potato launch, science of brewing, glow in the dark room and experiments and local businesses showing science in everyday life. After 7pm the lights in the parking lot will go out and we will continue STEAMtatic with a Star Party. Free. Visit www.blackmountaincampus.com.

March 14: Garden Seminar – Good pruning practices 100 Easy Street, Town Council Chambers – 9:30am Certified Arborist, Steve Priebe reviews how to reveal and showcase the natural beauty and form of the tree or plant to enhance the health of plants and trees. Admission: $5 donation.

March 29: Town Concert Series – Urban Electra Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion – 1-3pm All female electric string quartet brings to the stage an eclectic repertoire performing arrangements of chart toppers to original compositions. Free admission.

April 10-12: Magic Bird’s Annual Carefree Days Festival March 22: Town Concert Series – Marmalade Skies Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion – 1-3pm This amazing seven member band performs a Musical Tribute to The Beatles. Free admission.

Carefree Town Center – 9am-5pm A celebration of spring and the beautiful Town of Carefree, this free festival includes fine art and craft exhibits, live music and dance performances and a food court featuring gourmet vendors and local food trucks.

April 16: Star Party

March 28: Kiwanis Concert – Assisted Living: The Musical “A Laugh-Filled Original Play” Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion – 6pm Assisted Living: The Musical is for everyone growing older. The original play by Rick Compton and Betsy Bennett tells the tale of a newly departed couple who are greeted in the afterlife by Tiny Tim. For tickets, call 480.488.7169 or visit www.kiwaniscarefree.org.

Paradise Valley Community College at Black Mountain – 7-10pm Paradise Valley Community College at Black Mountain and the Phoenix Astronomical Society will host an evening with the stars. The lights will go out at 7:00 for the stargazing to begin. Telescopes will be abundant, and all ages are encouraged to join us while we explore the night sky. Free. Visit www.blackmountaincampus.com.

April 18: Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion – 8am-12pm

Desert Foothills Family YMCA Save the date and bring your family to the Y for Healthy Kids Day. Healthy Kids Day is an annual event that inspires parents and kids to stay moving and learning all summer long. On April 25 the Valley of the Sun YMCA will celebrate Healthy Kids Day at every branch with fun and free activities that promote the health and well-being of children. Visit http://valleyymca.org/ location/desert-foothills-family-ymca.

July 25: Parent’s Day at The Y Desert Foothills Family YMCA Bring your family to the Y to learn about special programs for backto-school including after school recreation, youth sports, homework help, teen leadership, swim team, etc. A free event focused on family activities for all ages.

Sept. 17: Star Party Paradise Valley Community College at Black Mountain – 7-10pm Free. www.blackmountaincampus.com.

Oct. 15: Star Party Paradise Valley Community College at Black Mountain – 7-10pm Free. www.blackmountaincampus.com.

Oct. 26: First Annual Desert Foothills Family YMCA Golf Tournament Troon North Golf Club Driving to Make a Difference.

Nov. 12: Star Party Paradise Valley Community College at Black Mountain – 7-10pm Free. www.blackmountaincampus.com.

Dec. (Date TBA): Eighth Annual Carefree Christmas Festival

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Dec. 10: Star Party March 15: Town Concert Series – The Sugar Thieves Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion – 1-3pm This five-piece band performs a perfect mix of American music, with sounds of New Orleans, Memphis, Chicago and Mississippi. They fuse Blues, Roots, Folk, Gospel and a little Jazz, to make up one big bowl of Sugar. Free admission.

April 18: Garden Seminar – Landscape design with native plants Landscape architect and author Judy Mielke spent 30 years designing desert landscapes for parks, schools, roadways, municipal facilities and residences.

Paradise Valley Community College at Black Mountain – 7-10pm Free. www.blackmountaincampus.com.

All event details are current at the time of publication. Please confer with the respective venue or organization prior to attendance.

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Uncle Tommy

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Uncles who are characters When visiting hours were over, have a unique place in on a cold January night, he put families. I had eight uncles on his clothes and walked to the and the biggest character visitor’s lobby, pretending to be was the enterprising and his younger brother Orville, cantankerous Tommy, one of with whom he shared a my dad’s younger brothers. ALLEN NOHRE similar appearance. He said Writer Dad worried about Tommy, to the woman at the front because every once in a while, Tommy desk, “My brother is doing much would go on a “toot,” which was two better, so I think I’ll go home and come or three days of steady drinking. He back and visit him again tomorrow.” was a good husband, father, uncle Tommy walked out the front door of and businessman, except when he the hospital, trudged a few blocks in was on a toot. the snow and knocked on the door of Tommy was one of the four owners his house. of Star Motors, the Ford dealership His wife said, “Tommy, what in our small Minnesota town. The the hell are you doing here. You are owners named their business after supposed to be in the hospital.” He themselves: Speed, the bookkeeper, said, “I’m sick of that place. I don’t Tommy the salesman, Al the parts need to be there,” and, stayed home. man and Ray the mechanic. He gave Family characters are complex, me a job working in the dealership sometimes difficult and most families after school. have them. I have fond memories of My uncle had a sense of humor Uncle Tommy, but I didn’t have to put but he could be stubborn. During one up with his toots. of the last years of his life, he was an uncooperative patient in the local Allen Nohre lives in Carefree with his hospital. He didn’t want to be there wife, Kathie. He is a writer at Terros and cleverly devised a plan of escape. and can be reached at anohre@cox.net.

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Featured Artists At Cultural Festival The Magic Bird Festival’s Carefree Indian Market and Cultural Festival takes place January 23-25 in the Carefree Desert Gardens. Native cultures unite with 100 highly acclaimed artists displaying traditional and contemporary jewelry, sculpture, artwork and handcrafts. Live Native American hoop dancing performances by world-champions will take place in the outdoor amphitheater. The festival celebrates Native American artisanship and intercultural understanding. Below are just a few of the featured artists and artisans.

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World Champion Hoop Dancer Contact: moonteesinquah@hotmail.com A two-time world champion hoop dancer, Moontee Sinquah is of Hopi, Tewa and Choctaw descent. Growing up on the Hopi reservation, Moontee was deeply rooted in the cultural traditions of his ancestors. As a member of the Water Clan, Moontee was introduced to ceremonial dances at an early age. These dances take place throughout the year to bring rain and peace. Moontee’s love of music has been a constant throughout

his life, “Music is medicine,” says Moontee, “It educates people as well as entertains.” Moontee continues to perform traditional Hopi songs and dances with his two sons, Scott and Sampson. The family has toured all throughout Europe, Canada and the United States, and they annually make an appearance at Magic Bird’s Carefree Indian Market and Cultural Festival. “We love when we can sing and dance with our friends and relatives in Carefree. It’s a unique event because of its beautiful location, happy environment, wonderful people and amazing artists and artwork.” A talented dancer, singer, flutist and artist, Moontee is also a two-time nominee of the Native American Music Awards for his songs “Soul Force” and “Freedom.” His contemporary sound has been described as a blend of Rock, Reggae, R&B, folk and traditional. His performances are all a part of giving back to the Native American community. A

renowned speaker for Native youth, he encourages and inspires the younger generations to learn the traditional ways and be proud of their culture.

Paz (Mapitzmitl) Fine Jeweler Contact: pazehecatl@hotmail.com An internationally recognized master jeweler, painter and sculptor, Paz’s artwork has been represented in galleries from coast to coast. His jewelry designs feature natural and architectural motifs using multicolored, semi-precious stones. A community activist of Native American and Hispanic descent, Paz has dedicated himself to indigenous thought and culture. Paz’s mission is to facilitate a greater understanding of native history, “We are many cultures, but only one race; the human race.” The theme of his latest line of jewelry is Balanced Asymmetry. The sterling silver collection will be on display at the Carefree Indian Market and Cultural Festival. Continued, page 43

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Pat Yellowhorse Fine Jeweler Contact: pyellowhorse@yahoo.com Information: www.patyellowhorsedesigns.com A celebrated Navajo artist, Pat Yellowhorse creates handmade jewelry and accessories. Utilizing heavy-weight silver and stunning, precious stones, his pieces illustrate a unique blend of classical and contemporary native designs. Known for his remarkably intricate concho belts, one-of-a-kind bracelets and extraordinary silver dining ware, Pat carries on the tradition of his forefathers. At a young age, he learned the art of lapidary and sand stone casting from his uncle and grandfather. These specialized techniques involve the cutting, polishing, engraving and casting of fine stones and silver. Patâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s handcrafted pieces are all made in the U.S.A., and will be on display at Magic Bird Festivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Carefree Indian Market and Cultural Festival.

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For more information, call 480.488.2014 or visit www.magicbirdfestivals.com.

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Same-Day Dental Crowns Available In Carefree New technology in cosmetic dentistry is now available at Carefree Dentists, 7518 Elbow Bend, in Carefree, where patients can receive same-day dental crowns. According to dentist Dr. Elysa Daniels, she has found rewarding results for her patients who have chosen same-day crown treatment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Patients with failing restorations, broken teeth and unattractive silver fillings will appreciate the convenience of this pioneering technology and procedure along with their new porcelain crowns,â&#x20AC;? she says. Technology plays a large part in the advanced treatment. The practice employs the groundbreaking CEREC-3D machine from Sirona Dental Systems to provide patients with durable, ceramic crowns. The system includes a camera, CAD/ CAM instrumentation, a computer and milling machine. Dr. Daniels established Carefree Dentists as a family practice in 1985. She works alongside Dr. Blake Olson to provide quality patient care through education, prevention and individualized treatment. Carefree

Using the latest technology in cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Elysa Daniels and Dr. Blake Olson of Carefree Dentists perform a same-day crown procedure with the CEREC-3D machine.

Dentists offers an array of quality, oral health care treatments, from general and cosmetic dentistry to teeth whitening and sleep apnea appliances. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, email info@carefreedentists.com, call 480.488.9735 or visit www.carefreedentists.com.

The Foothills Community Foundation and Hospice of the Valley will present “Controlling Your Healthcare” Thursday, January 22, at the Holland Community Center, 34250 North 60th Street, Scottsdale,

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The presentation will: • Provide information on a living will and medical power of attorney • Discuss the importance of a living will • Discuss the importance of a medical power of attorney The event runs from 10-11am. To RSVP, call 480.488.1090. For additional information, visit www.azfcf.org.

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The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce will hold its next after-hours mixer January 14 at The Cave Creek Chapel, 6914 East Bella Vista Drive, Cave Creek. Mix and mingle with community members and area businesses and enjoy a 50/50 raffle and other prizes. Raffle tickets are $5 for three or $10 for seven. The mixer takes place from 5:30-7pm and costs $5 for members and $10 for non-members. Join the Chamber for morning networking the last Thursday of each month. Harold’s Corral will host the January 29 event from 8-9:30am. The cost to attend is $6 for members and $10 for non-members. Harold’s Corral is located at 6895 East Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek. Elegant Affairs, 37555 North Hum Road Suite 108, Carefree, will host a ribbon cutting event January 15 from 4-5pm. Elegant Affairs is open for business and would like to celebrate its grand opening with residents. There will be refreshments as well as some hors d’oeuvres. Elegant Affairs will also offer 20 percent off the entire purchase for that day. For additional information, call 480.656.4277. For additional information on the Chamber and upcoming events, visit www.carefreecavecreek.org.

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Retrofit – A Gallery Like No Other Re-purposed art, contemporary, pop surreal...these are some of the ways one can describe the new gallery in Carefree, Retrofit Creations. When owners, Eddie Sparr and Todd Nicklas decided to transform the abandoned property, formerly Arizona Territories, they had a vision to create a place where the community could come to be inspired. Retrofit has a fine art gallery, a showroom – where owners have plans to transform into a man cave to envy – and an amazing sculpture garden along a pathway with flowing ponds and a creative scape. Sparr, a fine artist and member of the Sonoran Arts League, moved to the area five years ago. His background with set design is where he met Nicklas. Both owners enjoy taking creativity to the extreme. They are skilled in metal work and their main concept of utilizing found objects in their design opens up the imagination as their viewers have the opportunity to dissect the works. In addition to the one-acre sculpture garden and fine art gallery, Retrofit also has a store where unique gifts and handmade jewelry can be purchased ranging from $15 to $300. There are 10 local artists displaying all original handmade works throughout the complex. Retrofit is open Wednesday through Sunday 10am-5pm and is located at 7203 East Cave Creek Road in Carefree, behind the Shell station on the S/W corner of Scottsdale Road and Cave Creek Road. For more information, call 602.214.4660.

DFT’s Production Of Hairspray Begins Desert Foothills Theater (DFT), a division of the Foothills Community Foundation, celebrates its 40th season with its second youth theater production of the season, Hairspray, set for January 9-18 in the Black Box Theater of Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, 33606 North 60th Street in North Scottsdale. Directed by Chris Hamby, DFT’s production of Hairspray features a talented young cast ranging in age from 13 to adult. The family-friendly musical was the winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical. Audience members can expect to see piled bouffant high combined with laughter, romance and tuneful songs. The plot takes place in 1962 in Baltimore, where the lovable plus-size teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire – to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show. When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network, all without denting her ‘do! Performances for Hairspray are at 7pm, January 9, 10, 16 and 17, 2pm, January 11, 17 and 18. Tickets range from $16 to $21 for adults and $12 to $16 for youth and students. Visit www.dftheater.org or call 480.488.1981.

The Team Job Search introductory workshop will introduce guests to unique methods that will reinvent the way job seekers look for work. Then individual meetings will help guide guests in finding the right job. Those who complete the program report a 98 percent job-finding success rate in three months versus the 10-month national average. For more information, or to register for an introductory class on any one of the dates above, email new@teamjobsearch.com. The events are sponsored by the Foothills Food Bank and Desert Foothills Library. The workshops are held Mondays, January 5, 12, 26, 9:30am12pm, and Thursdays, January 15, 22, 4:30-7pm at Desert Foothills Library, 38443 North Schoolhouse Road in Cave Creek. Call 480.488.2286 or visit www.desertfoothillslibrary.org for details.

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Arts League Show Reception

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Artists from Sonoran Arts League’s second annual Contemporary Art Showcase, juried by Mickey Muelenbeek, local arts advocate and promoter, will be available to discuss their procedures, theories and thoughts about the world of contemporary art at Desert Foothills Library January 31 from 5-6:30pm. Complimentary wine and cheese will be served. RSVP at 480.488.2286. For information, visit www.desertfoothillslibrary.org and click on the “Calendar” link.

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Duet Cabaret At The Library The Desert Foothills Library and AZMusicfest invite the community to Duet Cabaret, a performance that celebrates the power of music on Saturday, January 17, at 5pm at the Library, located at 38443 North School House Road, in Cave Creek. The Duet Cabaret is a musical collaboration featuring acclaimed music director Robert “Bob” Moody, who will be joined by the delightful string ensemble “Simply Three” plus established pianist Larry Loeber and youthful prodigy Samuel Yu. Moody has headed the Arizona Musicfest Festival as artistic director since 2007. He was an associate and resident conductor with the Phoenix Symphony from 1998 through 2006, as well as the founder of the Phoenix Symphony Chorus and music director of the Phoenix Symphony Youth Orchestra.

“Simply Three” is a young trio that has been praised for its technical virtuosity with its original works and innovative arrangements that blend classical style with popular songs of today. Larry Loeber, a local pianist of acclaim, is always a delight to Duet attendees. Samuel Yu, a 13-year-old musician is the Winner of Arizona’s 2013 Music Teachers National Association Junior Piano Competition. He recently performed for the Arizona Musicfest Young Musicians fall concert. Tickets to this musical event are $30 and include an artist’s reception with appetizers and beverages. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Library 480.488.2286 or AZMusicfest 480.488.0806. Visit the library online at www.dfla.org or AZMusicfest at www.azmusicfest.org.

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The New Year. What is it about that famous midnight countdown that shakes us frantic to make a resolution? It’s a tradition that goes back 4,000 years to Babylon. Although there’s ample evidence to suggest we desist from making MAYOR promises we fail to keep, we continue resolving Town of Cave Creek because, well, we did it the previous year. 480.488.1400 As individuals, we march in step with www.cavecreek.org others to make a New Year’s resolution. The act of doing so falls under the umbrella, “The road to somewhere is paved with best intentions.” Two days into the New Year, our resolve waning, we find ourselves in a state akin to sitting on chollas. As mayor, I once resolved not to bang the gavel in the coming year. But since I’ve never used the gavel in my years as mayor, it was a hollow resolution. This year, I’m relieved to say, I will not struggle in making my resolution. My resolution is simple: To follow the example set by Girl Scout Troop #1838. Girl Scout Troop #1838 – comprised of Jenny Dowd, Laura Klein, Dana Miller, Phoebe Vaught, Nellie Happ and Seylah Cislo – have re-nurtured a local jewel back to life. The jewel is Desert Awareness Park (DAP). Often overshadowed by the majestic wilderness of Spur Cross Conservation Area, DAP, was in fact the Town’s initial go at preserving desert for its own sake. Founding DAP gave the citizens of Cave Creek the impetus and inspiration for the grass roots fight to come: Saving Spur Cross. Until Troop #1838 plunged into revitalizing DAP, the park was howling like a coyote for some TLC. “The Troop to the Rescue,” it might be said. DAP now shines, a work in progress, prepping to greet batches of new visitors. So, my New Year’s resolution is to follow the example set by Girl Scout Troop #1838. It’s a simple resolution, good and doable. It’s a resolution citizens might want to consider making.

Stagecoach Village Hosts Annual Marketplace The Sixth Annual Cave Creek Indian Market brings art, live entertainment and a celebration of the colorful history and rich heritage of the Southwest to Cave Creek January 16-18. Featuring a diverse gathering of Native American, Spanish and Southwestern fine artists and craftsmen, the free event runs 10am5pm at Stagecoach Village. For additional information, call 623.734.6526 or visit www.vermillionpromotions.com.

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Cave Creek Gives Back Smiles The office of Dr. Eniko Loud, Whole Life Dentistry, is again partnering with Foothills Food Bank and Arizona Dental Association (AZDA) Saturday, January 17, to host its second Cave Creek Gives Back Smiles event. “At our first event last August we saw 15 children, providing over $8000 in dental services,” says Dr. Loud.

Knowing how most people, especially children, do not really look forward to seeing the dentist, the team came up with the idea of giving each child a large stuffed animal, a T-shirt and a dental goodie bag. “The kids were so excited when they learned that not only did they get to hold onto to the large stuffed animals during

the dental procedure they also got to take them home. Everyone was smiling. It was an extremely rewarding day for the team and for the children,” says Dr. Loud. The Whole Life Dentistry team provided free dental checkups, cleanings, sealants, fillings and fluoride treatments. Several children had abscessed molars and several teeth with cavities. Since the event, the children have been seen to complete their treatment either at the facility or through the AZDA. “We want to create awareness in our community and encourage others to join us in our efforts to give back. Our hope is to create a Cave

Creek wave of giving back Smiles,” continues Dr. Loud. Parents can sign up their children (ages seven through 13) at the Foothills Food Bank through January 10. Whole Life Dentistry is located at 28255 North Tatum Boulevard, Suite 4, Cave Creek. For more information, call 480.563.4141 or visit www. wholelifedentist.com. Foothills Food Bank is located at 6038 East Hidden Valley Drive, Cave Creek. For more information, call 480.488.1145.

Dr. Harold Wong, Arizona Republic contributing columnist, is sharing his research for the first time ever in the Cave Creek/Carefree, area and will give four seminars each month during January, February and March.

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Free Seminars At Desert Foothills & Desert Broom Libraries

Desert Foothills Library, 38443 North Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek: • Tuesday, January 13, 2-4pm – “Secure Your Financial Future: Lessons from Warren Buffett” • Wednesday, January 28, 11am-1pm – “Secrets of the Roth & Multi-Generational IRAs” Desert Broom Library, 29710 North Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek: • Thursday, January 15, 4-6pm – “How Women, Widowers & Couples Can Increase Income & Reduce Taxes” • Saturday, January 31, 10am-12pm – “Secure Your Financial Future: Lessons from Warren Buffett”

Museum Offers New Year Of Programming Cave Creek Museum is gearing up for an exciting New Year. Located at 6140 Skyline Drive, Cave Creek Museum features an extensive collection of prehistoric and historic artifacts that describe the lives of Native Americans, miners, ranchers and pioneers. The January event schedule follows: Jan. 17: Antique Appraisal Day – 9:30am-4:30pm Appraiser Sean Morton will examine treasures, discuss their origins and assess their value. Morton is a member of the Antiques Appraisal Association of America and has more than 20 years experience in the fine arts and antiques field. Fee is $20 per item – limit of two items per person per session. Guests may attend more than one session. Jan. 25: “Art for Art’s Sake” Children’s Program – 1:30-3:30pm Artists have been an important part of the culture of Cave Creek since its early years. Watch some of today’s artists work in different mediums and try your hand at some of them. All ages are welcome, although students middle school and up will enjoy the day best. The event is free, but registration is requested. Space is limited. Call 480.488.2764. The Kiwanis Club of Carefree is sponsoring this event. For information, visit www.cavecreekmuseum.org.

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For the last seven years, Dr. Wong has written the column on money for The Arizona Republic Community section. His research has gone to 1,600 other newspapers, including USA Today and Wall Street Cheat Sheet. He was a guest on over 400 TV/radio shows. His specialty is increasing retirement income; reducing risk; and reducing/ eliminating income tax. His research specifically covers the financial concerns of Baby Boomers and those already retired. His December, 2014 article for the National Newspaper Association is “How to Sell Your Newspaper with No Capital Gains Tax!” Dr. Wong earned his Ph.D. in Economics (UC Berkeley) and passed the CPA exam in 1979. He can be reached at 480.706.0177, haroldwong1@yahoo.com or www.drharoldwong.com. Visit www.drwonginvestorguide.com for his archived research and future seminars.

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January At Desert Foothills Library Desert Foothills Library presents a number of activities and events throughout the month that meet a wide variety of interests – from Monday Movies at the Library, monthly support groups to computer classes to language and arts discovery, health classes and kids’ events. Desert Foothills Library is located at 38443 North Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek. All events are free, except where noted. Below are just a few of the many events taking place in January. For additional events and information, call 480.488.2286 or visit www.desertfoothillslibrary.org. Jan. 6: 12-1pm – Art Nosh Lunch: Leonardo da Vinci: A Man for All Reasons Presented by Phoenix Art Museum, enjoy a nosh while being educated and entertained. Limited seating. Registration required. Order an optional boxed lunch provided by Grotto Café for $10, due when registering by Monday morning prior to event date. Jan. 7: 2-3pm – Antarctica: Journey to the White Continent Join Christine Regan Lake on a visual journey to see the breathtaking views of Antarctica from her National Geographic Expedition to Antarctica. Her collection of photos includes icebergs, penguins, seals, whales. Register by phone. Jan. 8: 10am-12pm – Read and Reflect Salon Led by a facilitator, for readers who enjoy discussing a variety of topics, listening to different

perspectives and sharing their own thoughts and viewpoints – all levels of reading invited. January topic: What makes a great crime novel? Suspense, mystery, detective, horror, setting, period? Tell us about your favorite. No registration. Jan. 9: 1-3pm – Writers’ Connection: Author Survival: Career Choices and Self-Promotion In the ever-changing landscape of publishing, making the right choice at the right time for one’s particular kind of writing is paramount. As for self-promotion, there are many opportunities to consider. Get the latest tips from Vijaya Schartz, an experienced, award-winning author who’s been through it all. Register by phone. Jan. 12: 1-2pm – Medical Qigong Instructor LauRha Frankfort shares how to boost energy and find relief from many medical conditions. She will demonstrate some simple, beneficial movements and techniques. For all ages and conditions (can be adapted for seated exercise); both lecture and participation. Register by phone. Cost is $5 cash. Jan. 17: 10am-12pm – Homeopathic Remedies for Children A free presentation on homeopathic remedies that can be safely used at home to help children. There will be a Q&A session after. Presented by Ben Ta’ati CCH, department chair of the American Medical College of Homeopathy. Register by phone.

The Desert Foothills Chapter of the Arizona Archaeology Society meets September through May on the second Wednesday of each month in Cave Creek and features well known guest lecturers during these meetings. Arizona Humanities speaker Ken Zoll, the executive director of the Verde Valley Archaeology Center located in Camp Verde, will present a lecture January 14. In 1921, the Hopi tribe was told that so called “church people” petitioned Congress trying to stop their “pagan” dancing. Milo Billingsley, who founded the school on Second Mesa, was asked for his assistance. He formed a dance troupe to show that these dances should not be stopped, referred to as The Billingsley Hopi Dancers. The Hopi Dancers traveled extensively throughout the United States, culminating with performances at the 1937 New York World’s Fair and Carnegie Hall in 1955. The Verde Valley Archaeology Center and Hopi Tribe received a joint grant to preserve a rare 1957 film of the Billingsley Hopi Dancers. This Arizona Humanities presentation provides background and shows selected segments of the The Billingsley Hopi Dancers at the 1937 New York 1957 film. World’s Fair. The general public may attend an Arizona Archaeology Society – Desert Foothills Chapter meeting at no charge. There are refreshments available at 7pm and the meeting begins at 7:30pm, usually ending prior to 9pm. The meetings are held in the community building (Maitland Hall) at The Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church, 6502 East Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek. For more information, visit www. azarchsoc.org/desertfoothills.

The Desert Foothills Library presents the Seventh Annual Believe Gala Saturday, February 7 starting at 6pm. The charity event, which benefits the Library, includes hosted cocktails, a diversified silent auction and dinner followed by a local theatre group performance. Tickets are available for purchase at the 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. The library is located at 38443 North Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek. For more information, visit www.dfla.org.

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Save The Date: Believe Gala

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Area CPA Expands Business Christine Johnson, CPA, a certified public accountant for more than 27 years, has expanded her accounting practice by adding office space and expanding her bookkeeping staff. The expansion took place to meet the increasing trend for clients who want to spend their time focused on running their businesses and do not want do data entry and accounting. “In my professional experience, the most successful businesses are the ones where owners proactively utilize my business and tax consulting services and are current on their accounting,” says Johnson. “Tax accounting management has become increasingly complex as a result of more than 15,000 tax law code changes in the past several years.”

A QuickBooks master for Macs and Window PCs, Johnson has owned and operated her accounting practice since July 1999. Johnson offers comprehensive business consulting, accounting and proactive tax planning for businesses with an emphasis on client understanding, education and timely management decisions. Her practice also provides QuickBooks consulting services to an array of clients. Christine S. Johnson, CPA serves a wide range of businesses including ranches, farms, horse breeders, equine services, consulting firms, restaurants, bars, retail stores and Internet sellers, wholesalers, manufacturers, real estate developers, general construction contractors, home builders and construction subcontractors. Johnson operates her business out of Nada Ripple Ranch in Desert Hills. She can be reached at 623.465.5554 or at csjohnsoncpa@msn.com.

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New Location For Total Sports Therapy Total Sports Therapy Cave Creek announces its new location at 4730 East Lone Mountain Road, Suite 114, in Cave Creek. Total Sports Therapy is an outpatient physical therapy clinic that has been serving the Cave Creek/ Carefree area for more than 10 years and has grown to better serve the Cave Creek and Carefree growing communities. They specialize in pre- and postsurgical rehabilitation, sports therapy, orthopedic physical therapy and spinal conditions. With its new location they offer more services, including, pediatric physical therapy. They continue to serve as sports medicine directors for both Cactus Shadows and Sandra Day O’Connor High Schools. Total Sports Therapy also have clinics located in Phoenix/Moon Valley at 245 East Bell Road, Suite 58, Phoenix and North Phoenix/Anthem 34975 North North Valley Parkway, Suite 118, Phoenix. For more information, visit www.tstaz.com.

Ever wonder what is going on in 21st century classrooms? Area residents are invited to see how much teaching and learning has changed January 21 at Cactus Shadows High School. A Community Tour will be held 9:30-11:30am. An RSVP is requested no later than January 19. Send an email to jscotto@ccusd93.org. Part of the Cave Creek Unified School District, Cactus Shadows High School is located at 5802 East Dove Valley Road For additional information, call 480.575.2400 or visit www.ccusd93.org.

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2014 Mountains of the Lands Photo Contest Winners Announced Desert Foothills Land Trust (DFLT) announced the winners of the 2014 Mountains of the Land Trust Photo Contest in December. The professional photographers’ selections are as follows: • Grand Prize – Tereasa Funke • Second Place – John Hoeppner • Third Place – Azam Ossama • Fourth Place – Michael Funke • The People’s Choice Award – Tammy E. Manganelli.

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The other finalists are Betsy Anderson, Tom Baker, Delores Knopp, Elizabeth Long, Paul Manganelli, Diana Stockett, Ronald Thuleen and Sam Wilson. Professional photographers Alan Lowy, Kazu Okutomi, Richard Rubenstein, Jerry Sieve and Mike Spinelli reviewed more than 120 entries and chose these 13 finalists for inclusion in the 2015 Mountains of the Land Trust Photo Contest calendar. They also chose Grand Prize, second, third and fourth place winners. The Grand Prize winner is featured on the cover of the calendar. Online votes were collected for the Peoples’ Choice Award winner. Calendars are Photo by Grand Prize winner Tereasa Funke available for sale at the DFLT office for $12 each or two for $20. “By calling attention to the beauty and majesty of Black Mountain and Daisy Mountain, Desert Foothills Land Trust hopes to emphasize the importance of land conservation in our communities,” Photo by Peoples’ Choice Award winner Tammy Manganelli says Sonia Perillo, executive director. “The Land Trust is grateful to all the participants and donors for helping to celebrate the landscape we love!” For information, visit www.dflt.org, e-mail info@dflt.org or call 480.488.6131.

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SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE

New Options Tailor K-12 Education To Student Lifestyles

To reach Dr. Lee or for more information about the Paradise Valley Unified School District, call 602.449.2000 or visit www.pvschools.net.

Valley kids are invited to dress in their favorite super hero T-shirts and head to AZ Air Time Trampoline Park January 28 where they can enjoy jumping up and down on trampolines, into foam pits and playing dodge ball and basketball. Save $2 off admission on their first hour of jump time if the child comes in wearing a super hero T-shirt. AZ Air Time is located at 13802 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 145, Scottsdale. Call 480.427.2000 or visit www.azairtime.com for information.

PV Schools Announces Pre-School Universe Pre-School Universe is an annual event that showcases preschool programs available to families inside and outside the Paradise Valley Unified School District. After a brief introduction to the variety of preschool options, parents can meet with teachers and administrators to find the program that best fits their child. Programs include Core Knowledge for three- and four-year-olds, Spanish Immersion, Mandarin Chinese Enrichment, Fine Arts Suzuki Strings, Title I, Special/Unique Needs, Gifted, Montessori and child development training programs designed to introduce high school students to the field of early childhood education.

The evening will include guest speaker Diana Brown (Mindful Discipline) presenting on Conscious Discipline. Using a combination of humor and real-life experiences, Brown offers parenting advice based on brain research that is the foundation of Conscious Discipline. General registration for most preschool programs begins Saturday, January 24. Applications for Title I and Gifted preschool will be accepted on January 24. Application for these programs does not insure a seat in the class. For information about this event, contact Kimberly Yates at 602.449.2210 and kiyates@pvschools.net.

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Just as businesses must adapt to changing consumer needs, so must schools. Gone are the days of one-size-fits all. For a variety of reasons, today’s students may not be able to accommodate their schedules to the traditional daytime classes during an August to June school year. They may want to do part or all of their coursework online instead of in a classroom. Or, they may want to graduate early and get a head start on college or their career. Paradise Valley Unified School District has DR. JAMES P. LEE created flexible solutions that help students Paradise Valley Unified School District customize school to fit their lifestyles. One option is PVSchools’ new night classes at Sweetwater Community School. Introduced at the beginning of the current academic year, night classes are taught in person by teachers who are certified by the state as Highly Qualified (HQ) in their subject areas. Students can take up to two classes per evening and earn a full credit within nine weeks. Classes are free to students who live in the district. Some courses are free to students who live outside the district, while others are $199. Terms begin every nine weeks. Another choice is PVSchools’ K-12 distance learning program, PVOnline. The flexible structure of PVOnline allows students to complete all of their studies online, or attend their home school part of the time and take some classes online, including Advanced Placement and honor classes. The PVOnline courses are aligned to the district curriculum and designed to be completed in one semester (18 weeks or less). Best of all, students work at their own pace to complete coursework, enabling many learners to finish classes before the end of the term and move on to the next class they would like to take. As with night classes, all courses are taught by highly qualified and certified teachers. To learn more about all of these opportunities, visit our website, www.pvschools.net or call 602.449.2000.

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AROUND TOWN

Jan. 10

Monster Energy AMA Supercross World Championship Chase Field www.sxgp.com; 480.784.4444 Jan. 10

Howie Mandel All January

Jan. 4

Julie Comnick’s Arrangement for a Silent Orchestra

Willie Nelson & Family

Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum www.mesaartscenter.com; 480.644.6500

Jan. 13

Suns vs. Cleveland Cavaliers

Jan. 6

US Airways Center

Arizona Coyotes vs. St. Louis Blues

Jan. 13

Gila River Arena

Arizona Coyotes vs. San Jose Sharks

Jan. 7-11

Gila River Arena

Disney on Ice Presents Let’s Celebrate!

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Suns vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

Jan. 3

Jan. 8

Arizona Coyotes vs. Winnipeg Jets

Musical Instrument Museum www.mim.org; 480.478.6000

Gila River Arena Jan. 9 – Feb 8

Jan. 3

42nd Street Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre www.desertstages.org; 480.483.1664 Jan. 10

Musical Instrument Museum

Arizona Coyotes vs. Ottawa Senators Gila River Arena

Jan. 4

Suns vs. Toronto Raptors US Airways Center www.suns.com

Jan. 10

Damon Johnson Musical Instrument Museum

The Emperor’s New Clothes 1.15

Jan. 16-31

Musical Instrument Museum

Nachito Herrera

Family Day: New Year’s Celebration

US Airways Center

Jan. 7-8

Cinderella

Jan. 3-4

Mesa Arts Center

Steve Tyrell

The Great Arizona Puppet Theater www.azpuppets.org; 602.262.2050

Gila River Arena www.coyotes.nhl.com; 480.563.7825

Jan. 15

An Evening With Alex Boyé

Jan. 16

US Airways Center usaiwayscenter.com

Arizona Coyotes vs. Co Columbus Blue Jackets

Oklahoma! Don Bluth Front Row Theatre www.donbluthfrontrowtheatre.com; 480.314.0841

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Celebrity Theatre www.celebritytheatre.com

Thru Jan 25

Jan. 15 – Feb 21

King Lear Jan. 13-18

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat ASU Gammage www.asugammage.com; 480.965.6678 Jan. 15

Collector’s ArtWalk Scottsdale Arts District www. scottsdalegalleries. com; 480.990.3939 Jan. 15

Arizona Coyotes vs. Calgary Flames Gila River Arena

Southwest Shakespeare Company at Mesa Arts Center www.swshakespeare.org; 480.644.6500 Jan. 16 – Feb. 1

Rapture, Blister, Burn Theatre Artists Studio www.thestudiophx.org; 602.765.0120 Jan. 17

Dianne Reeves Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Jan. 17

The Hot Sardines Musical Instrument Museum

Jan. 23-25 Mesa Arts Center

Camelot

Musical Instrument Museum Jan. 23 Jan. 17-25

Cinderella’s Ball

A Thousand Cranes

The Great Arizona Puppet Theater

Tempe Center for The Arts www.childsplayaz.org; 480.921.5700

Jan. 23 Jan. 17-31

Frankie Valli

As You Like It

Celebrity Theatre

Southwest Shakespeare at Mesa Arts Center

Jan. 24

Indian Ink Theatre Company’s The Elephant Wrestler

Jan. 18

Nels Cline & Julian Lage

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Musical Instrument Museum

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Jan. 17

Kawambe-Omowale African Drum and Dance Theater

Jan. 24 Jan. 18

Monster Jam

Jackie Evancho

Chase Field www.monsterjam.com

Celebrity Theatre Jan. 19

Jan. 25

Suns vs. Los Angeles Lakers

Pro Bowl

US Airways Center

University of Phoenix Stadium www.visitglendale.com Jan. 25

Suns vs. Los Angeles Clippers

Musical Instrument Museum

US Airways Center

Jan. 21

Jan. 28

Eric Johnson and Mike Stern

Suns vs. Washington Wizards

Musical Instrument Museum

US Airways Center

Jan. 21

Jan. 29

San Francisco Opera’s Samson and Delilah

Enrique Iglesias & Pitbull US Airways Center

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Jan. 29-31

Jan. 21

Arizona Indian Festival

George Benson with the Phoenix Symphony

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

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Jan. 20

John Jorgenson Quintet

Mesa Arts Center Jan. 29 – March 5

Suns vs. Portland Trail Blazers

24th Annual Arizona Musicfest 2015

US Airways Center

www.azmusicfest.org

Jan. 21

Jan. 23

Jan. 30

Suns vs. Houston Rockets US Airways Center

Studio Spotlight – Napoli Rehearsals

Jan. 23-24

Dorrance Theatre www.balletaz.org

Seven Brides For Seven Brothers Mesa Arts Center

Feb. 1

NFL Super Bowl XLIX Jan. 23 – March 15

Lombardi Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre

University of Phoenix Stadium www.azsuperbowl.com

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JANUARY CONTEST TICKET GIVEAWAY Welcome The New Year With These Great Giveaways! ❑ 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 Ang Li, Pianist, February 20 ❑ 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 Emperor’s New Clothes, running February 6-14 ❑ A pair of tickets to see the Arizona Coyotes play the Tampa Bay Lightning, February 21

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Passing The Traditions January marks the return of Native Trails, presented by the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation and produced by the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. For the first time in its 13-year history, this series of free song and dance performances in Scottsdale Civic Center Park will focus on passing traditions from one generation to the next. Performers of all ages from the Hopi, Diné (Navajo), San Carlos Apache and Akimel Au-Authm tribes will share those lasting traditions with the audience. After the performance, stop by to chat with the cast and browse the selection of jewelry, pottery and paintings created and sold by American Indian artisans. The stories of the Southwest tribes will be on display most Thursdays and Saturdays January 8 through April 4. For details on the free events, visit www.scottsdaleperforming arts.org.

• Tickets to dinner and a show to Arizona Broadway Theatre’s production of The King and I: Jayne Carroll, Cave Creek • Tickets to ASU Kerr Cultural Center to see Bettman & Halpin: Donna Ropp, Scottsdale • A Family Four Pack to the 27th Annual Renaissance Festival: Jennie Valentin • Tickets to see the Arizona Coyotes play the Calgary Flames: Mary Zolkiewicz, Cave Creek • Tickets to see the Arizona Coyotes play the Detroit Red Wings: Dennis McNeeley, Scottsdale

Show Us Your Winning Smile Jennie Valentin, who was our November ticket winner, sent us this photo and said, “This is my son Elrick Valentin at the A Winnie the Pooh Christmas performance at the Valley Youth Theatre on opening night. We both enjoyed the performance! Thank you for the chance in seeing it!”

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ArtWalk Celebrates The Big Game

The Big Game ArtWalk takes over the Scottsdale Arts District along Main Street and Marshall Way, January 31. Join the excitement of the city as football’s biggest game comes to town with Big Game artist exhibitions, sports collectibles, live music and more along the ArtWalk route. The event is hosted by the Scottsdale Gallery Association and runs from 12-4 pm. For additional information, call 480.990.3939 or visit www.scottsdalegalleries.com.

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KITCHEN INSIDER

Kitchen Insider: elements at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain

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Whiskey School Wednesdays Return

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The Second Story Liquor Bar and resident “Whiskey Man” John Christie invite guests to sit back and relax with a series of tastings and demonstrations of whiskey cocktails from around the world as they bring back Whiskey Wednesdays in 2015. Whether one is new to the world of whiskey or an expert in malts and drams, Second Story Liquor Bar has created an easy going atmosphere to learn about whiskey in all expressions. Each class (which runs from 5:30-7:30pm) will consist of history, a tasting session with food pairings, and a group discussion over different brands, styles and expressions. All the classes will have an open curriculum so the students will decide where the journey will take them. Each journey allows guests to experience each branch of whiskey as a whole as they delve deep into its origins. The first stop in 2015 is a journey into the classic whiskey of the Americas, more commonly known as Bourbon, January 21. Whiskey school will spend two hours tasting, talking and getting the inside scoop on what makes quality Bourbon. The cost is $40 and includes snacks, class, demonstrations on whiskey cocktails and tasting. The second stop continues on with another American tradition, American Whiskey. Held on February 18. On March 18, get ready for a double header as the class takes guests on a tour of Scotch as well as Irish whiskey. The final stop on this whiskey tour comes full circle and returns back to America to experience Rye. Mark your calendar for April 15 and join the Second Story Liquor Bar for the final Whiskey Wednesday class of the year, “The Father of Bourbon.” Second Story Liquor Bar is located at 4166 North Scottsdale Road, Second Story. To make a reservation or get more information, call 480.945.5555 or visit www.secondstoryliquorbar.com.

This month, step into the kitchen of Executive Chef Beau MacMillan of Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain. His recipes for Lobster Mac ‘n’ Cheese and Ham and Jam Sliders are a perfect way to class up any Super Bowl party. As Executive Chef of Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain and its signature restaurant, elements, Beau MacMillan inspires his staff with his passion for fresh ingredients. His ingenuity in the kitchen is stimulated by his belief that food should not be overworked, but rather appreciated for its simplicity and natural perfection. This philosophy is evident in MacMillan’s innovative seasonal menus that focus on fresh, local ingredients procured from a network of artisans and organic farmers. Chef MacMillan was recruited to Arizona in 1998 to develop the cuisine at The Ranch on Camelback, which later became

Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain. He and former Executive Chef Charles Wiley opened elements restaurant in March of 2001, and MacMillan took the helm in 2004. Since then, he has brought elements national recognition and acclaim. Chef MacMillan has cooked at The James Beard House and regularly conducts cooking classes for the guests of Sanctuary. Every year he leads the resort’s famed “Lunch & Learn” program, inviting masters of the culinary world – from star chefs to wine makers and TV personalities – to join him and guests for a weekend of cooking, conversation, and camaraderie. The chef’s 2006 appearance on Food Network’s hit series Iron Chef America (during which he claimed victory over Iron Chef Bobby Flay in “Battle American Kobe Beef”), led to a 2010 starring role in Food Network’s Worst Cooks in America, and many subsequent Food Network shows since, in addition to multiple appearances on NBC-TV’s Today Show to showcase a variety of recipes, be it festive holiday dishes, upscale comfort foods or Super Bowl specials. With Arizona’s Super Bowl XLIX right around the corner, die-hard football fans in search of the best game day recipes are in luck: Chef MacMillan shares his two favorite recipes, Lobster Mac ‘n’ Cheese and Ham and Jam Sliders, which are sure to be a touchdown for any Super Bowl bash.

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Is Obesity A Disease? Q. I read that obesity is now called a disease. Isn’t it really just overeating? A. The American Medical Association has designated obesity as a disease, which may help focus attention on this health matter and facilitate treatment for individuals.

North Valley Hospital Recertified As Primary Stroke Center John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital in North Phoenix has been recertified as a Primary Stroke Center by DNV Healthcare, an international certifying agency approved by the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, according to hospital CEO John Harrington Jr. “Deer Valley Hospital demonstrated that its stroke care program follows national standards and guidelines that can significantly improve outcomes for stroke patients,” says Chief Medical Officer Mary Ann Turley, DO, who led the stroke certification task force. Strokes are the third most prevalent cause of death, the leading cause of adult disability and affect 700,000 Americans every year. A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted by a blood clot (ischemic) or by bleeding from a burst blood vessel (hemorrhagic), either of which impairs the brain’s ability to function, but which require opposite treatments. “A Primary Stroke Center is where staff is trained not only to recognize symptoms of stroke, but more importantly, to correctly identify the cause,” Turley explains. When people have strokes, time is of the essence. Rapid medical treatment – started less than three hours after onset of symptoms and completed within 45 minutes of the patient’s arrival at the hospital – can save many stroke patients from a lifetime of disability. “Time loss equals brain loss,” says Turley. “When stroke symptoms begin, people should call 9-1-1 without delay.” John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital is located at 19829 North 27th Avenue. For more information, call 623.879.6100 or visit www.jcl.com/hospitals/deer-valley.

DaVita Gives Back To Community DaVita Kidney Care teammates from Raven Dialysis Center present a $1,000 check to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Phoenix Chapter as part of the “DaVita Way of Giving,” the company’s locally focused charitable giving initiative that helps nonprofit organizations throughout the United States grow and thrive. Learn more at www.davita.com. Pictured from left to right: Tejal Toprani, Lucy Wold, Linda Morris, JDRF Representative Peter Ferry, Sunny Clark, Joseph Guerra, Billy Sandoval, CeCe Jones, Rizaline Hodes, Amanda Wallen, Gus Herrera, Linda Maguire, Esther Shakarova, Soledad Araneta-Zaldiva and Maria Ordonez.

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According to the professionals at Scottsdale Healthcare Bariatric Center, obesity affects approximately one-third of Americans. For most of these people, their weight problem isn’t simply a matter of overeating. It’s a complex combination of James Swain, MD is a bariatric heredity and environmental factors that can surgeon with Scottsdale Healthcare Bariatric Center be extremely difficult to control by dieting. Morbid obesity – being 100 pounds or more over your healthy weight – is a chronic disease characterized by accumulation of fat, leading to an increased risk of health problems such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. Unfortunately, morbid obesity also is associated with a shortened life span. Some studies report that medical weight-loss programs – which involve diet, exercise, drugs and behavior modification – fail in at least 95 percent of morbidly obese people, regardless of how hard they try or their desire to lose weight. Research about how the body changes as it gains weight indicates that people develop resistance to a hormone in fat cells that should help them control how much they can gain. Once people reach a certain weight, it becomes very hard to lose weight and keep it off. Bariatric or weight-loss surgery can provide an effective treatment for morbid obesity. It also can eliminate the need for insulin injections or medication for those who are obese and have type 2 diabetes. By putting type 2 diabetes into remission, bariatric surgery also can reduce or reverse obesity-related problems and prevent heart disease, kidney failure, amputation and other serious health issues. For more information, residents may want to attend a free public seminar offered by Scottsdale Healthcare Bariatric Center. Details and seminar registration are at www.bariatricsurgeryaz.com. Scottsdale Healthcare Bariatric Center is located at 10210 North 92nd Street, Suite 101, in Scottsdale. For information, call 480.882.7460.

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Are You Ready? Super Bowl XLIX Is Coming!

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The biggest game in sports is about to hit the Valley. Super Bowl XLIX is coming to town and with it a week-long celebration of all things football. Events will fan out across the Valley – from the host University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, to Downtown Phoenix and throughout Scottsdale, all culminating in Super Bowl Sunday February 1. Football fans are getting a double dose of the National Football League’s (NFL) best while in Greater Phoenix this year. The 2015 Pro Bowl will be taking place at University of Phoenix Stadium Sunday, January 25, just a week before the Super Bowl kicks off. For more information, visit www.probowl.com. Leading up to the main event, fans can take in the Super Bowl Central attraction January 28 – February 1. It will cover 12 blocks of Downtown Phoenix and be the epicenter of family-friendly entertainment for football fans. Activities include live music, the chance to meet former NFL players, photo opportunities, beer and wine gardens, nightly fireworks displays and a peek inside the NFL Media Center. Admission to Super Bowl Central is free to the public. The NFL will host the 22nd Annual NFL Experience at the Phoenix Convention Center from January 24 – February 1. The NFL Experience Engineered by GMC is an exciting continuous event surrounding Super Bowl XLIX – pro football’s interactive theme park offering participatory games, displays, entertainment attractions, youth football clinics and free autograph sessions from current and former NFL players (a list of player appearances will be posted on www.superbowl.com in mid-January). Tickets are available for purchase by calling 866.849.4635, by visiting www.ticketmaster.com, or at the box office daily, and include all attractions. Adults, $35, children 12 and under, $20. Scottsdale will be hosting a number of satellite events including Players & Pets, Wasted Grain’s XLIX Game Day Weekend Event, The Brewer’s Bowl, Chilling & Grilling with Jimmy Mac, Rolling Stone Party, the Big Game Festival of the Arts, 2015 Hall of Fame Players Super Bowl Golf Classic and Fan Fest Scottsdale, among many others. Learn more at www.experiencescottsdale.com/ event/super-bowl-xlix. For more information on the wealth of activities surrounding the big game, and details on the Super Bowl itself, visit www.visitglendale.com/superbowl; visitphoenix.com/events/super-bowl-xlix; www.azsuperbowl.com; or www.nfl. com/superbowl/49. Photos courtesy of Glendale Convention & Visitors Bureau and Visit Phoenix.

Taste of the NFL: Party With A Purpose Held on the eve of Super Bowl XLIX in Scottsdale, this year’s star-studded Taste of the NFL (TNFL) Party with a Purpose fundraising event brings together exceptional cuisine, prominent chefs from around the country, including Arizona Cardinals Celebrity Chef Beau MacMillan of Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain along with NFL players, coaches, legends and more, all to support the fight against hunger. Andrew Zimmern has joined TNFL as this year’s national culinary host for its Party with a Purpose to assist in rallying the country’s top chefs to raise awareness and money. Continued, page 67

Zimmern, the creator, host and co-executive producer of Travel Channel’s hit series, “Bizarre Foods” with Andrew Zimmern, will lead the charge alongside national celebrity spokesperson, Alyssa Milano. Both Zimmern and Milano will be in attendance. This strolling food and wine event features more than 32 restaurant stations, one from each NFL city, who provide fabulous food and wine pairings for guests to sample. There is also an NFL player (either current or alumni) seated at each food station. Guests can enjoy getting photos with and autographs from our celebrity chefs and players. Also featured this year are five Valley-based restaurants who will be showcased in the exclusive “Flavors of the Valley,” area. Guests also have the opportunity to bid on hundreds of one-of-a-kind sports and entertainment items, jewelry and getaways in a silent auction. The evening concludes with entertainment from a nationally acclaimed band or performer. The event takes place Saturday, January 31 at WestWorld, 16601 North Pima Road, Scottsdale. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at www.tasteofthenfl.com.

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Lion Ralph and Lion Joan Williamson served up smiles and spaghetti sauce at the annual all-you-can-eat Lion’s Club Dinner. This event served over 80 people all they could eat salad, garlic bread and spaghetti and offered deserts for a donation. Located at the VFW on Velda Rose and School Loop Road in Black Canyon City, friends and families gathered to share dinner and good times while waiting the much anticipated annual turkey raffle drawing. Twenty-five turkeys were raffled and two were donated to the Salvation Army. “With smiling faces and full tummies everyone seemed pleased with the meal,” says Lion Paula Albin. “The event was a huge success done with hard work, long hours and the undying dedication of the Lion’s Club members.” Lion Bob Hesselgesser sold over 700 turkey raffle tickets. There was a 50/50 raffle and the winner graciously donated $25 of his winnings to the annual Lion’s Club Angel Tree. For more information about the Black Canyon City Lions, visit www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/blackcanyon.

The Black Canyon Trail will hold a trail work event to clear brush and work on trail tread maintenance at the Black Canyon City Trailhead January 10 beginning at 9am. This is a physical activity requiring certain health and safety considerations. Please be aware of personal physical condition, wear appropriate attire, such as long sleeves and hat if sun sensitive, gloves and sturdy footwear. Bring sun screen, and soft or sports drinks. Bottled water and lunch will be provided. Mountain bike racers who need to complete his or her trail work hours to earn additional MBAA race points can do so by working a minimum of four hours on the Black Canyon Trail. The Black Canyon Trail Coalition has the official MBAA race point form and is authorized to sign and submit the form. Mention to the session coordinator to earn race points. Additional upcoming work days include February 14, March 14 and April 11. Other workdays can be scheduled to suit group availability. Contact bob@bctaz.org. Be sure to check the website (www.bctaz.com) for updates prior to attending work days.

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The newest section of the PHX Sky Train, extending it to Phoenix Sky Harbor’s Terminal 3 with a walkway to Terminal 2, opened last month. The train now connects the regional Valley Metro Rail with Sky Harbor’s East Economy Parking and all three airport terminals. “All of Sky Harbor’s passengers may now enjoy an easy connection with public transportation, and a convenient ride between the Airport and downtown Phoenix. That is great news, especially with the Super Bowl coming to Phoenix in 2015,” says Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton. “Our goal was to open this extension before Super Bowl and we have exceeded expectations, opening it in time for December and January holiday travel.” The PHX Sky Train operates seven days a week, 365 days a year, and is free of charge to customers. The PHX Sky Train Terminal 3 station received Silver Leadership in Energy and Environmental (LEED) certification. It also features floors that are part of a public art project designed by artist Janelle Stanley. Learn more about improvements at the airport at www.phoenix.gov/aviation.

The 21st Annual Santa Cruz Valley Car Nuts Collector Car Show takes place at the Tubac Golf Resort January 30-31, with more than 400 vintage collector cars on display. The event runs 10am3pm. For additional information, call 520.885.6630 or visit www.carnuts.org.

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Tubac Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the 56th Annual Festival of the Arts February 4-8 at Tubac Village. The major event of the year for Tubac showcases the work of hundreds of visiting artists, craft persons from around the country and Canada. The food court features a variety of cuisines. The event runs from 10am-5pm each day. Tubac Village is located at 12 Tubac Road. The cost for parking is $8. For additional information, call 520.398.2704 or visit www.tubacaz.com.

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Named one of 14 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Up-and-Coming, Must See Destinationsâ&#x20AC;? by Conde Nast Traveler, Tubac is located in South Central Arizona, 50 miles south of Tucson. It lies in the Santa Cruz River Valley and is bordered by Santa Rita, Tumacacori and San Cayetano Mountains. Tubac features over 100 eclectic shops and world-class galleries situated along meandering streets punctuated by hidden courtyards and sparkling fountains. The art and entertainment offerings of Tubac will be on full display January and February with these events. Tubac Center for the Arts hosts the Festival of Four January 30. Featuring a quartet from California, a collaboration of instrumental styles and musical cultures, including flamenco guitar master Guillermo Rios, U.S. National mandolin champion Radim Zenkl, flute virtuoso Viviana Guzman and acoustic guitarist Richard Patterson. The group blends classical and ethnic music and imaginative arrangements of traditional repertoire. The cost is $20-25 and begins at 7:30pm. For additional information, call 520.398.2371 or visit tubacarts.org.

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With all of the amazing events coming to town in early 2015 – and all of our fantastic sports teams and entertaining events that take place throughout the year, we are dubbing 2015 the Year of the Fan! 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!

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