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MARCH 2015

Spring Training Is Back In The Valley

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By Kathryn M. Miller

Scottsdale and six other Arizona cities are once again ready to play ball as Cactus League Spring Training season returns to the Valley. During the month of March, the World Champion San Francisco Giants will take the mound at Scottsdale Stadium (www.scottsdaleaz.gov/ stadium), in the heart of downtown. Just down the street, the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies will be prepping for the season at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick (www.saltriverfields.com). During March, 15 Major League Baseball (MLB) teams will make an exodus from their home towns to the Greater Phoenix area.

While the first ball will be thrown out March 3, residents will have the opportunity to get warmed up for the monthlong Spring Training with a number of satellite events. First up, Scottsdale Civic Center Mall becomes Baseball City March 7-8. Fans of all ages can engage in batting cage and base running challenges, catch a glimpse of the science of baseball and view some of the finest memorabilia that baseball has to offer, in addition to the opportunity to get autographs from favorite players. Learn more about this event on page 6.

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The Scottsdale Charros will host The Scottsdale Giant Race March 8, which allows fans to put themselves in the shoes of favorite players. The event takes participants on 9K or threemile runs around Scottsdale Stadium. Or, take a journey back in time with the Cactus League Legacy Trail, a self-guided tour of Downtown Scottsdale’s baseball hangouts, as well as memorabilia collections in Mesa, Tempe and Goodyear. Find details at www.experiencescottsdale.com/events/legacy-trail.

For complete Cactus League schedule information, visit www.cactusleague.com. For other Spring Training information, visit www.azspringtrainingexperience.com or www.discoveraz springtraining.com. |CST

45th Scottsdale Arts Festival

Celebrate Anthem Days

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Mauve Orchid Vase by Mayauel Ward, Manhattan Beach, CA

Long recognized as one of the top arts fairs in America, the Scottsdale Arts Festival is a weekend-long celebration of the visual, performing and culinary arts. The event, held outdoors at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, features 175 jury-selected artists from throughout the United States and Canada, continuous live music and entertainment on two stages, local gourmet food trucks, an interactive art experience by Scottsdale Public Art, creative activities for kids at the Imagine Nation family area and free admission to the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA).

The event runs March 13-15; 10am-6pm Friday and Saturday and 10am-5pm Sunday. Admission is $10 ($5 for students) and free for members and children 12 and under.

For information, visit www.scottsdaleartsfestival.org.

Jewelry by Jenny Christiansen, Bozeman, Montana

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EDITOR’S PICKS

Publisher Lorrie Pomeroy Publisher Emeritus Hope H. Ozer Editor-in-Chief Kathryn M. Miller Creative Director

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Watching the daily news coverage of the incredible winter storms pounding the Jenifer Lee East this last month and the freezing temps that enveloped the South, I have a lot of Assistant to the Publisher respect those folks who live there. Being a native Arizonan, I just cannot fathom that Darlene Keberle kind of sustained, bitter cold, and it makes me even more grateful for the delightful Columnists weather we experience in the winter months.

Stephen Cohen, O.D. Cathy Droz As we move into spring, I am also grateful for the plentiful opportunities to get Peggy Fiandaca out and about and enjoy all that Arizona has to offer. From Barbara Kaplan Wine & Dine freshly picked and prepared food and cool cocktails (Devoured Rabbi Robert Kravitz 59 Culinary Festival, page 60), to fresh perspectives via the world Mr. Modem Yuna of art (27th Art Detour, page 64) ; from road trips (Discover Bonnie Moehle 60 Allen Nohre Casa Grande, page 66) to rodeo (Fiesta Days, beginning on page Hope H. Ozer 24); from celebrations of raucous revelry (Renaissance Festival, page 63) and independent film James Roberts (Phoenix Film Festival, page 16), to community milestones (Taste of the Foothills, page 48; Raise Melanie Tighe the Curtain, page 52; Anthem Days, page 55) – the month of March has a lot to offer beyond Pastor Paul Witkop Arizona’s natural beauty.

Contributors One event taking place throughout the month, and with the potential for long-lasting, local Dr. Debbi Burdick Sara Clawson impact, is the 2015 Arizona SciTech Festival (www.azscitech.com). The event offers opportunities Cave Creek Mayor Vincent Francia all around the state for children and adults alike to celebrate our state’s leadership in science, Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane technology and innovation. Even RenFest and MLB’s Spring Training (see Baseball City, page

6) have found ways to incorporate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) into their respective events. (Also see pages 16, 34, 58.)

I sincerely hope that Arizona’s political and education leaders can work together, along with parents and other stakeholders, to be innovative and boost our investment in education and educators. High standards in core subjects of Language, History and Math, implementing strong science, technology and engineering curriculum, and incorporating a healthy dose of the arts – vital. Our students are our future and they deserve only the best tools in order to help build it.

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MAYOR LANE WRITES...

For The Love Of Baseball

By Mayor W.J. “Jim” Lane

FanFest event has something for everyone

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Operation Fix It Are you a citizen or business owner looking to give back to your community? A public-private partnership administered through the City of Scottsdale, Operation Fix It, is a great opportunity that brings together local businesses and community volunteers to assist with property improvements and landscape maintenance for qualifying residents in Scottsdale.

MAYOR City of Scottsdale This program is funded entirely by donations, and all contributions and supplies are used for residential 480.312.3111 www.scottsdaleaz.gov maintenance projects. With your help, we can ensure Scottsdale neighborhoods retain the character of a world class community.

The Operation Fix It program was created in 2009 in response to the growing need for assistance in maintaining properties in the community. By proactively addressing maintenance issues and repairs on aging residential exteriors, the program has kept property values at a premium and promotes pride throughout the community. The program has continued to grow, and last year the City enlisted the help of over 800 volunteers to assist with 125 maintenance projects. To ensure the continued success of this program, I encourage you to join the hundreds of businesses and volunteers who have donated their time and resources to this great cause.

There are many ways to support Operation Fix It. Monetary donations, maintenance and landscaping supplies and enthusiastic volunteers are crucial to the success of the program. As a business sponsor, your donation will not only serve as an investment in the community, but will also increase your company’s visibility through city recognition and additional promotion. As a program volunteer, your work will connect you to the community and positively impact your neighborhood. Your participation in this great community action is appreciated.

For more information or to learn how to get involved, visit the Operation Fix It web page at www.scottsdaleaz.gov/operationfixit or contact Program Manager Michelle Bruce-Holmes at 480.312.8703.

LEGO Model Of Taliesin West On Display Through April

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Cactus League Spring Training is in town and Scottsdale’s Baseball City is an opportunity for fans around the Valley to immerse themselves in the sport. Held March 7-8 at Scottsdale Civic Center from 11am-6:30pm, this free event serves as the symbolic kick-off to Arizona Spring Training and will build the anticipation for the season ahead.

Baseball City offers something for every baseball fan, including numerous activities and interactive elements to ensure a hands-on baseball experience. Check out the home run derby field surrounded by a number of interactive games like speed pitch, professional batting cages, steal home challenge and lil’ sluggers. Other activities include clinics and panel discussions with current and former baseball stars, player photo opportunities, free contests and giveaways and an opportunity to check out some of the newest baseball products and gear.

Baseball City will also feature live music throughout the two-day event, as well as vendor options for local restaurants and food trucks, in addition to partnering with the Arizona SciTech Festival (www.azscitech.com). From weighted bats to curveballs, the Science of Baseball presented by Arizona SciTech Festival brings unique partnerships with Arizona State University, the University of Arizona and Midwestern Scientists to engage the public in hands-on opportunities with the science behind sports.

General admission is free to Baseball City with a $2-5 fee for some of the interactive games. For complete details, visit www.baseballcityexperience.com.

Photo by Andrew Pielage, courtesy Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation

In January, Taliesin West and architectural LEGO artist Adam Reed Tucker unveiled the first model of Taliesin West ever made from LEGO bricks and the largest LEGO model of any Frank Lloyd Wright building in history. With a group of about 30 local schoolchildren (who have all been served by the Foundation’s extensive K-12 educational programs in one of its renowned “Architecture Camps”), Tucker put the final pieces of the model into place. Demonstrating how he built the model through the use of standard LEGO bricks, Tucker hopes to inspire children to explore and learn about architecture, art and design.

Containing more than 180,000 LEGO bricks in 11 colors and 120 different shapes, the model measures eight by four feet and is made entirely

of standard LEGO parts. Tucker is an experienced architectural LEGO artist who utilizes LEGO bricks to create artistic models of well-known structures. Working in accordance with the LEGO Certified Professional Program, he spent 40 hours researching and studying the project, 120 hours designing the LEGO model and 260 hours constructing the final model of Taliesin West.

Built in 1937, Taliesin West is the legendary property in Scottsdale that was the winter home and school of Frank Lloyd Wright and is one of the most visited Wright sites in the world.

This model will be on display in the Pavilion at Taliesin West until the end of April and available for viewing by anyone attending a tour of Taliesin West. Reservations for tours are available by visiting www.franklloydwright.org.

The 37th annual Scottsdale Culinary Festival (SCF) brings together foodies, philanthropists, chefs, restaurateurs, music enthusiasts and festive revelers in one of the longest-running food festivals April 7-12.

Get ready for a week of sumptuous, savory delights served with a side of sun-drenched days and mild, starry nights. Brimming with Champagne brunches and celebrity chef dinners, the SCF also benefits the arts and arts education programs across Arizona – with more than $4 million donated since 2002.

Best known for its super-sized Great Arizona Picnic (GAP) featuring 50 food booths unspooling across the entire Scottsdale Civic Center, this year’s GAP will be better than ever thanks to return of the Family Zone (a dedicated play area featuring balloon animals and more family-friendly fun).

Other events taking place include Bubbles & Bliss, the Chocolate & Wine Experience (hosted at Musical Instrument Museum), Eat, Drink & Be Pretty featuring a live Robert Graham runway fashion show, the sumptuous Wine Country Brunch, and a Burger Battle so big it’s hosted inside a stadium – and that’s just the beginning. For information, visit www.scottsdalefest.org.

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SCC Takes On Little Red Riding Hood Serving the Community Since 2002

Scottsdale Community College’s Theatre Arts program presents Lil’ Red (Riding Hood) as its major spring production March 13-14 in the school’s Performing Arts Center.

This all-ages play, written by SCC Theatre student Bradley G. Carter, is a delightful version of the classic tale. Set in the French countryside in the 1930s, this show has many new twists and turns. Described as smart, contemporary and socially significant, the play features Marie, played by Samanthaelise Tennent, the wolf, played by student Eric Mitchell, Jean Claude, a woodsman played by William Grey and his blue parrot Jacque, played by Amy Blackwell.

Imagination, respect, friendship, manners and morals, deceit, courage and a touch of romance are among the themes and emotions on display.

Performances are at 7:30pm both days, with a 10am matinee March 13.

Scottsdale Community College is located at 9000 East Chaparral Road. The performance is free with reservation. To reserve, call 480.423.6356 or visit http:// tinyurl.com/oulqy5b.

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Photography Workshop At Butterfly Wonderland Butterfly Wonderland invites budding photographers to attend a workshop taught by award-winning wildlife photographer Lisa Langell, March 28 from 8am-12pm. Guests will learn multiple components of composition that will help increase the “wow” factor of images.

The course combines classroom instruction with hands-on learning in the butterfly garden.

When guests are finished, they will be able to recognize, understand and incorporate powerful principles of composition. Practice activities will include: understanding and using color; creative compositions “dutch angles;” the Photo by Steve Yap power behind leading lines; balancing elements to reduce tension; symmetry and patterns; conveying emotion, power and creating interest via various viewpoints; using positive and negative space; depth of field and subject background; adding or removing layers; using tonal contrast; horizontal vs. vertical; dyptics and tryptics.

The cost of the workshop is $35 for members; $45 for non-members (includes admission), plus 7.95 percent tax. Guests are to bring a digital single lens reflex camera, a charged battery, memory card, a user manual and one to two lenses of varying focal lengths or a small to medium zoom lens. Proceeds benefit the Butterfly Wonderland Foundation.

Pre-registration required. To register, contact Adriane Grimaldi at 480.800.3000, Extension 207, or contact Butterfly Treasures Gift Shop. Butterfly Wonderland is located at 9500 East Via de Ventura in Scottsdale. For more information, visit www.butterflywonderland.com.

The Goodguys Sixth Spring Nationals is a colorful “Full Throttle Fun” hot rod and custom car automotive themed festival featuring over 2,500 hot rods, customs, classics, street rods, muscle cars and trick trucks through 1972 vintage. In addition to the car show, this event showcases vendor exhibits, a swap meet and cars-for-sale area, special “themed” parking areas on Saturday, Goodguys Autocross (to test vehicle agility and performance), model car show, kids fun – PPG coloring contest, Revell model car kit make and take sessions – and more.

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The event runs March 13-15 at WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 North Pima Road. Sunday, March 15, will feature All American Sunday; open to all years American-made and powered vehicles. Participants who enter on Sunday will able to run the Goodguys AutoCross, be a part of the show ‘n’ shine and be eligible for the awards.

This event officially kicks off the Rod & Custom Association’s 21-event national tour for 2015.

Adult admission is $20 at the gate; $6 for children seven to 12.

WestWorld of Scottsdale parking fee is $5. Complimentary shuttles provided from spectator parking.

For additional information, visit www.good-guys.com.

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Dentistry at Westland: Midwest Values & Cutting-Edge Technology

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Dentistry at Westland, a full service dental practice in North Scottsdale led by Richard Calabrese, DDS, is focused on going beyond just providing dental services – they want to build relationships.

A graduate of Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry, Calabrese has practiced dentistry for 20 years. He moved his family from Northwestern Ohio to the Valley in 2008 and eventually set up his current practice in North Scottsdale. As the practice moves toward its fifth year, Calabrese notes three things that he believes sets his practice apart from others.

“Being a full service dental practice, we don’t have to send our patients to other offices for specialty treatments most times,” says Calabrese. “I think our patients really appreciate the fact that they can get 99 percent of services done in one place.”

The doctor also believes that Midwest values play a big role in the success of his practice.

“Our Midwest attitude and trust factor sets us apart from a lot of

practices,” explains Calabrese. “We look more for long term relationships with our patients as opposed to just a transaction.”

Staying current with the latest technology and procedures is vital to a growing practice, and a priority for the doctor.

“All of our equipment in the office is state-of-the-art,” says Calabrese, who is also on the forefront of implant dentistry. “I am a fellow in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, so I am really focused on continuing my education. And you have to – the area is changing so much, you have to do that to keep up with it.”

Of course, a practice does not run itself, and the doctor has high praise for his staff. “Everybody that we bring into the practice is very experienced, some with 10 plus years. Our core belief is that we want to provide quality care and get it right the first time.”

Dentistry at Westland is located at 33725 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 101, in Scottsdale. Call 480.585.5215 or visit www.dentistryatwestland. com for more information. |CST

Black and 25 in America Jeremy Gillett, University of Kentucky alumnus and Arizona State University MFA graduate, paints a compelling picture of what it means to be “Black and 25 in America,” through the life stories of Big Man, Joshua Thomas Northington III, Darron and Marcy. The play, presented at Kerr Cultural Center March 5, explores race, class, gender and identity through four distinct characters in ways that are sure to strike a familiar human chord, he presents each narrative with passion and a pitch-perfect voice for the pain, confusion and hope that emerges from each character’s story. Tickets are $18-24. The event begins at 7:30pm. For additional information, call 480.596.2660 or visit www.asukerr.com.

Dental Studio 101 and Dr. Mark Peck have announced a new partnership. Dr. Megan Peterson Boyle has been with the practice since 2012 and is now a partner.

“Dr. Boyle has so enjoyed meeting all of our wonderful patients over the past few years,” says Peck, “and if you have not had a chance to meet Megan, be sure to say hello the next time you stop by.”

Dental Studio 101 is located at 33739 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 101, in Scottsdale. For details, call 480.488.4852 or visit www.dentalstudio 101.com.

✓ Learn

to express themselves with words, rather than actions only.

✓ Explore

their surroundings and discover their world, through the safety net of adventure play.

✓ Learn

to use their surroundings to demonstrate their feelings or tell a story.

✓ Discover

how fun exercise can be, and learn important social skills like sharing and teamwork.

✓ Explore how music is important for the development of mental capacity and intellect, helping to build language and mathematical skills.

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The Scottsdale Public Library presents its third annual Ultimate Play Date event Saturday, April 4, from 9am-3pm.

Scottsdale’s Civic Center Library is the place to be for free family fun that includes activities involving language, adventure, make-believe, physical, music and dance, construction, science and technology and creative “play.”

The various “play” stations will help children:

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✓ Learn that each building or structure has specific characteristics that keep it standing.

✓ Play

with technology and learn valuable life skills that will give them a head start in today’s tech-based world.

✓ Express

themselves artistically and make decisions in the moment.

Scottsdale Civic Center Library is located at 3839 North Drinkwater Boulevard. For additional information, visit www.scottsdalelibrary.org.

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Final Month For 2015 Art Expo

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The Arizona Fine Art Expo wraps up this month. The event presents high quality art, award-winning artists, two-acre Sonoran sculpture garden, cafÊ, Artists’ Marketplace, weekend entertainment, dramatic abstract demonstrations to music, parties, wine tasting and more.

Patrons can connect with the artist, one-on-one, watching the development stages of art before their very own eyes plus building friendships with the artists. This unique and educational experience gives patrons a greater understanding of the artists, their passion and their work.

Artisans will sketch in pencil, charcoal and pastels; sculpt and fire clay; drill, chisel and carve stone; paint in all media; etch on scratchboard, stain and etch gourds; design lost wax casting; solder and weld jewelry; assemble mosaics and more. Art is for sale and commissions are welcomed.

For nearly 34 years, Thunderbird Artists has played a very important role in uniting artists with patrons across the world by producing awardwinning fine art and fine wine festivals.

The Arizona Fine Art Expo runs through March 29, 10am6pm daily, at the southwest corner of Jomax and Scottsdale Roads.

Season passes are $10; seniors and military cost $8; children under 12 are free. For more details about participating artists or events during the show, call 480.837.7163 or visit www.arizonafineartexpo.com.

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Rotary Club of Scottsdale Gains Western Spirit

Pictured: Jim Bruner, Rotarian/Museum board of trustees’ chair; Orme Lewis, Jr., Rotarian/Museum board trustee; Mike Fox, Museum of the West, director; Tim Baughman, Rotary Club of Scottsdale, president

Area DAR To Meet The Grand Canyon Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will hold a luncheon meeting Saturday, March 7, at Chaparral Suites, 5001 North Scottsdale Road. Doors open at 11am. The program is “The American Revolution,” presented by Sherry Koopta, Phoenix Art Museum docent.

For reservations, contact regent Kathy Shields at 602.820.5427 or via email at dargrandcanyon gmail.com. For more information about the chapter, visit www grandcanyon arizonadar.org.

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Members and guests of the Rotary Club of Scottsdale recently heard about Western Spirit – Scottsdale’s Museum of the West’s extraordinary exhibitions of world class art, historic artifacts, compelling western stories, exciting events and more – where the saga of the American West comes to life. The Museum’s director, Mike Fox, told attendees that it is not a museum of objects, but a museum of ideas. The Museum serves as the western anchor to Scottsdale’s arts and cultural district, linking several vibrant residential, commercial and entertainment neighborhoods in Old Town Scottsdale. It energizes the historic Loloma Arts District and enhances pedestrians’ enjoyment of the respected gallery community on nearby Main Street. Attendees left the meeting excited to experience the Museum’s essence of the American West, past and present.

For more information about Rotary Club of Scottsdale’s programs, community service projects, meetings and membership, visit www. scottsdalerotary.org. For information about the Museum of the West, visit www.scottsdalemuseumwest.org.

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Pinnacle Concert Series March Events This month, the Pinnacle Concert Series will present two concerts and one Time Out for the Arts forum for guests to enjoy.

First up is Vocal Fireworks with The Hyltons & Friends, Friday, March 13, at 7:30pm. Long time music directors at Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, Brent and Marilyn Hylton, have invited former soloists of the Chancel Choir to return and present a concert with current soloists.

The repertoire will range from opera arias to Broadway hits. Tickets are $20-$35; students may attend for free.

Saturday, March 21, brings “Shall We Dance?” at 7:30pm, with the West Valley Symphony conducted by Cal Stewart Kellogg.

The program will consist of dance music, which will include the “Bacchanale” from Saint-Saens’ “Samson and Delilah,” “Polovtsian Dances” by Conductor Cal Stewart Kellogg Borodin and Ravel’s “Bolero” along with other wellknown works. Tickets range from $15-$45; students may attend for free.

Time Out for the Arts is a free open forum that explores the visual and performing arts, featuring artists and lecturers from the Phoenix area and across the country. Enjoy Pipe Organ Exploration Sunday, March 22, at 11:15am, as Brent Hylton presents an up-close-and-personal tour of the Richards, Fowkes & Co. pipe organ, designed for Pinnacle Presbyterian Church. The organ has three manuals, 50 stops and 3,364 pipes. It was custom designed for the space and built entirely in Richards, Fowkes & Co.’s small shop in Ooltewah, Tennessee.

The events will be held at Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 North Pima Road, Scottsdale (the northwest corner of Pima and Happy Valley Roads).

Information and tickets are available online at www.pinnacleconcerts.com.

Call 480.585.9448 for information.

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Celebrate Italian Culture At SouthBridge Scottsdale’s SouthBridge will transform into an Italian “piazza” Saturday, March 21, and Sunday, March 22, as the Italian Association of Arizona presents its second annual Italian Festival of Arizona. The celebration begins Saturday afternoon with Italian music (from the Italian folk group La Ziarella), Italian wine tastings and Italian bites from over 10 local Italian bistros. Stroll along the exhibits while shopping for hand crafted items and products and enjoy the different types of Italian food and wine. The two-day event will also feature different cooking demonstrations and “all you can eat” competitions.

The event runs 11am-10pm Saturday and 11am-6pm Sunday. There is a $10 entrance fee. Children under 12, veterans and Italian Association members enter for free. SouthBridge is located in Old Town Scottsdale. For additional information, visit www.italianassociation.org.

Wine Tasting Fundraiser Serving the Community Since 2002

The Rotary Club of Scottsdale North is once again sponsoring a wine tasting fundraiser for the Foothills Animal Rescue. This year, the event will be held at the Wine Warehouse, 17025 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 140, just north of Frank Lloyd Wright, Saturday, March 14, from 5-8pm.

The cost is $20 per person. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door day of the event. Cash or checks accepted.

Checks to be made payable to Foothills Animal Rescue.

Guests will enjoy four wines – additional wines (glass or bottle) and beers are available for purchase – an assortment of appetizers and music by The New Deal.

For more information, visit www.rotaryscottsdalenorth.org.

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MAYOR STANTON WRITES...

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By Mayor Greg Stanton

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One of the most significant challenges governments of all types have faced in recent years has been the rising cost of pension systems.

Phoenix, of course, has not been immune from those challenges. When I took office as mayor, our system had the highest unfunded liability in its history.

MAYOR Not only did the financial crash devastate City of Phoenix the system’s investments, but the system 602.262.7111 itself was not sustainable over the www.phoenix.gov long-term.

I have believed from the beginning that we could make sure our public employees have a secure retirement in a way that does not break the bank.

With that in mind, we got to work – first, by modernizing the system, and second, by ending the abusive practice of pension spiking. On their own, those two sets of reforms will save taxpayers $830 million over the next 25 years.

Phoenix’s anti-pension spiking rules are among the toughest in the country. While most other state and city governments sought only to end spiking for new employees, our measure affects all employees.

Specifically, these changes eliminate counting future sick and vacation leave compensation toward a pension for all employees; end the use of allowances, such as communications and travel allowances, for pension calculation for all employees; and begin to overhaul our leave system to stop the practice of allowing unlimited sick leave accrual.

This is a good start, but there is still more we can do to build a retirement system that is better for public sector employees and taxpayers alike.

That’s why, just a few months ago, I created the Civilian Retirement Security Ad Hoc Committee – and asked Coucilmembers Thelda Williams and Daniel Valenzuela to lead a group of community, business and labor leaders to outline how we can reach a result that works for everyone.

That group unanimously recommended that Phoenix’s civilian employees make a fair contribution to their retirement plan, and that the City place a cap on pension-eligible income at $125,000 a year. With this approach, Phoenix would eliminate exceptionally high pensions that undermine confidence in the system, and – more importantly – improve the plan’s long-term health for our employees.

The City Council will consider these recommendations soon, and Phoenix voters will be asked to approve them in August.

Reforming the City’s civilian retirement system isn’t easy.

But by working together, we are on our way to providing a secure retirement for public servants, and a building a system that will remain financially healthy for years to come.

Film Festivals Bring Together The Best In Filmmaking The Phoenix Film Foundation will present the 15th Annual Phoenix Film Festival March 26 – April 2. Harkins Scottsdale 101 will play host to the festival, which has been named one of the “25 Coolest Film Festivals” by MovieMaker Magazine and is a program of the 501c(3) non-profit Foundation. The event was started in 2000 by independent filmmakers as an opportunity to showcase independent filmmaking and it has quickly become Arizona’s largest film festival.

The Phoenix Film Festival annually screens over 150 films, holds parties and provides filmmaking seminars to capacity audiences. Over 25,000 attendees enjoy the eight-day festival. The Festival takes place all in one convenient location and is held on seven screens.

Playing in conjunction with the Phoenix Film Festival is the 11th Annual International Horror and Sci-fi Film Festival. Independent Horror and Sci-fi features and shorts will be screened along with competition films.

For information, call 602.955.6444 or visit www. phoenixfilmfestival.org or www.horrorscifi.com.

Boyhood was one of the films featured at the 2014 Festival.

A Celebration Of Science And Technology In Arizona Arizona’s largest celebration of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) kicked off last month. The Arizona SciTech Festival, anchored at the Arizona Commerce Authority, in collaboration with additional foundational partners including the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR), Arizona Science Center, Arizona State University, Arizona Technology Council Foundation and The University of Arizona launched the fourth annual celebration of science and technology that runs throughout Arizona through March 31.

The 2015 SciTech Festival is a statewide collaboration of 45 Arizona communities conducting events showcasing science, technology and innovation in Arizona. More than 500 organizations will be leading over 800 interactive events.

According to ABOR, degrees awarded by Arizona universities in high-demand fields including STEM careers, health professions and other fields have shown significant growth in recent years from four percent in the 2009-10 academic year to 47 percent in 2013-14. By the 2019-20 academic year, ABOR expects Arizona to be at 100 percent in producing graduates to meet the needs of highdemand fields.

The Arizona SciTech Festival was initiated to support quality education, a qualified workforce and to identify projected needs for emerging and fast growing job sectors in Arizona’s economy.

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Music Together in Phoenix – an early childhood music program – will host a family music event Sunday, March 8, from 3:30-5pm at Roadrunner Park, 3502 East Cactus Road, Phoenix. Families with babies, toddlers and young children are invited to come and celebrate “Sing with Your Child Month” and also help raise money for Rosie’s House (a free music academy for children in inner-city Phoenix.)

The special singing guest at this event will be “Uncle Gerry” from the Music Together recordings. Families are asked to bring a picnic blanket or lawn chairs.

Complimentary cake and lemonade will be served. Suggested donation is $10 per family. All proceeds will benefit Rosie’s House. For more information about the Music Together program or this special event, call 602.363.8202 or visit www.musictogetherinphx.com.

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Desert Botanical Garden will host a number of local entertainers this month at its Music in the Garden Spring Concert Series.

March 6 features Pick and Holler, offering a unique and enchanting old time string band performance. The Brazen Heads will take the stage March 13, bringing a full lineup of highenergy Celtic melodies just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. Valley favorite Chuck Hall Band is up March 20. An inductee in the Arizona Blues Hall of Fame, Chuck Hall boasts a charismatic Pick and Holler ensemble with a strong Southern roots and blues influence.

Advance ticket purchase is recommended. The cost is $20-25 at these 21-and-over events, with additional dinner also available. Doors open at 5:30pm; concert is at 7pm. For more information, call 480.481.8188 or visit www.dbg.org.

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This Month At North Phoenix Chamber of Commerce > Join the Chamber for breakfast Tuesday, March 3, at the Moon Valley Café, 502 East Thunderbird Road, from 7-8:30am for A.M. Networking. Present a 30 second commercial and enjoy open networking. > NPCC will hold its monthly Resource & Networking Luncheon Tuesday, March 10, at Moon Valley Country Club, from 11:30am-1:30pm. The topic this month is “Building Value Into Your Business.” The Moon Valley Country Club is located at 151 West Moon Valley Drive. > The monthly Mix & Mingle will be Thursday, March 19, at North Mountain Brewing Company, 522 East Dunlap Avenue, from 5:30-7:30pm. The last Tuesday networking luncheon will be held March 24 at Carrabba’s Italian Grill, 17007 North Scottsdale Road, from 11:30am-1:30pm.

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. > The North Phoenix Chamber of Commerce 29th Annual Charity Golf Classic will be held Friday, April 24, at Moon Valley Country Club. The event is chaired

by Alex Nelson, of Glass Now, LLC, and will benefit a long-standing community organization – March of Dimes Arizona Chapter, and our Paradise Valley Community College Scholarship Fund.

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International Skateboard Contest To Be Held Desert West Skate Park will play host to Cowtown Skateboards’ 14th anniversary PHX AM Skateboard Contest March 28-29. The international skateboarding contest brings professional and semi-professional skateboarding teams from all over the world. The event is presented by Vans.

Desert West Skate Park is located at 6602 West Encanto Boulevard in Phoenix.

The park features 25,000 square feet of terrain with curbs, steps with steel ledges, bumps, hips, a fun box and three bowls. The park also has water fountains and shade structures. It is open only to skateboards. Spectator tickets for youth, teens and adults are $5. The event runs from 10am-5pm, daily. For additional information, call 480.642.2697 or www.phxam.com.

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Festival of New Plays and Musicals

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The 17th Annual Hormel Festival of New Plays and Musicals comes to Phoenix Theatre March 20-29. The event fosters development of new works and focuses on the development of new plays. From a pool of over 150 scripts, five have been selected What He Knew About Women – The Music of Cy Coleman by Susan Braden and Kathleen to receive a staged reading. The festival Conry (2014 Festival). will be the first time the playwright is able to hear and see the show performed, and includes An Evening of Short Plays, A Composer/Lyricist Cabaret and the ever-popular 24 Hour Theatre Project. For more information, call 602.254.2151 or visit www.phoenixtheatre.com.

Orchestra Presents Holst’s “The Planets” North Valley Symphony Orchestra (NVSO) presents its third orchestral performance of the 2014-15 season, “The Planets”, Saturday, March 14, 7pm at the North Canyon High School auditorium, 1700 East Union Hills Drive.

The concert includes a multimedia presentation of stunning photos taken of the planets by NASA during the entire seven movement suite of

Park Offers Weekly Farmers Market Roadrunner Park Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from 8am-1pm and features local farm produce including fresh vegetables and fruit, baked goods, honey, jams and jellies, nursery stock, natural pork, beef and fish, hand crafted items. Roadrunner Park (3502 East Cactus Rd, Phoenix) includes a large children’s playground with play equipment, a fishing pond, ducks and geese on premises, swimming pool, soccer fields, and all kinds of special events. Well-behaved canine guests are welcome. Free admission and free parking. For information, visit www.arizonafarmersmarkets.com.

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Join members of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) from Tucson, Sedona and Phoenix and their guests March 11 as they collaborate to make a difference in their communities statewide.

The NAWBO Civic Engagement Day begins at 10:45am with networking and a keynote speaker, Arizona Secretary of State Michele Reagan.

Attendees also will have their choice of tables where six to 10 different community needs will be discussed and ideas exchanged for solutions. The NAWBO Civic Engagement luncheon will be held at the Phoenix County Club (2901 North 7th Street in Phoenix.

“Civic Engagement Day is one of the favorite events of our members,” says Dorothy Wolden, president of NAWBO Phoenix. “We always leave the meeting with great ideas about how we as women business owners can make an impact in our community.”

Sponsors of the NAWBO Civic Engagement Day include SRP, SplashAZ Marketing and Wist Office Products.

Cost for the March 11 luncheon meeting is $38 for members, $48 for guests. Reservations may be made at www.nawbophx.org.

NAWBO is an organization that works to strengthen the wealthcreating capacity of its members and promote economic development; create innovative and effective changes in the business culture; build strategic alliances, coalitions, and affiliations; and transform public policy and influence opinion makers.

Holst’s “The Planets.” Additionally, in collaboration with the Challenger Space Center in Peoria, the lobby will feature a scale model display of the planets in our solar system – Jupiter is 16 feet in diameter. During an extended intermission, NVSO Music Director, Kevin Kozacek, will offer a ‘conductor’s chat’ explaining “The Planets,” which will provide the audience with information that will greatly enhance their enjoyment and understanding of the second half of the concert.

The concert will open with Liszt’s “Prometheus”, a symphonic poem based on the Greek myth detailing the Titan Prometheus’ theft of fire from the gods. In addition to the adult orchestra’s performances, NVSO will feature the NVSO Youth Orchestra during the first half of the concert playing Soon Hee Newbold’s “Equuleus” and Sue Roberts’ “The Pleiades.”

“This concert is by far the most exciting event we’ve planned in our three-season existence,” says Kozacek.

“It will be a fulfilling evening for not only classical music lovers, but also for science-minded individuals and students who are interested in the planets in our solar system. Blending the music with a visual presentation will provide enjoyment for all audience members. Every piece performed was carefully chosen to reflect the Greek mythology and astrological theme of the concert.”

Ticket prices are $5 each concert. Purchase tickets at www. northvalleysymphony.org, or reserve tickets at will-call by calling 623.980.4628.

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Tesseract Named A Top AFS School Tesseract School (www.tesseractschool.org) has been selected as a 2015 Top AFS School by AFS-USA, an intercultural learning provider. Schools recognized for this award have excelled in promoting global competency and working to prepare students to engage in an increasingly interconnected world.

Each year the organization honors high schools across the nation that are exceptional in incorporating intercultural learning in the curriculum, facilitating the hosting of international students and introducing the life-long benefits of study abroad.

“Tesseract has not only hosted 11 AFS students but generously waived their tuition. This demonstrates a remarkable commitment to provide the student body and their families the opportunity to learn about people from other parts of the world. AFS is proud to partner with this exceptional school and hopes to continue collaborating on intercultural education for many years to come,” says Mary McLeod-Ali, area team development specialist.

The award includes the opportunity for students of the high school to compete for $1,000 scholarships to any 2015 AFS study abroad program. Students must address the question “What does it mean to be a global citizen?” The deadline for submitting a photo, video or illustration accompanied by a 250-word essay is April 1, 2015. Learn more at www.afsusa.org/study-abroad/scholarships/ top-school.

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The Phoenix St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Irish Faire takes place at 10am March 14 in Downtown Phoenix. This year, the theme for the parade is “Celebrating 32” – 32 years of parades and 32 counties in Ireland. The parade starts at 3rd and Sheridan Streets and heads south to 3rd and Moreland Streets. Grand Marshal Brian P. Tobin, battalion chief for the Phoenix Fire Department, will lead the parade of Irish dancers, bagpipers, floats and more. The fair takes place at Margaret Hance Park, adjacent to the Irish Cultural Center at 1106 North Central Avenue and features three stages of Irish music, dancers, kid’s area, food, crafters and an exhibition at the McClelland Irish Library.

Faire admission is $10 for adults, 13 and older, $8 for seniors and military and free for children. For more information, visit www.phxirish.org or call 602.280.9221.

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ith all the recent events in our Valley of the Sun, I started to think about Cave Creek’s upcoming Pro Rodeo and I wondered what could be more fun than Fiesta Days weekend? The answer is simple…two weekends of Fiesta Days festivities!

Let’s tip our hats to the hard working volunteers who comprise the Cave Creek Pro Rodeo Committee. They have really outdone themselves this year. On Saturday, March 21, the Fiesta Days Kick-off Celebration starts with our 38th Annual Historic Parade at 9am. Between activities, you have plenty of time to relax, eat and shop in Cave Creek until 2pm when the Kid’s Mutton Bustin’ starts up at the Buffalo Chip. Later that night, at 7pm, please join us for some boot-scooting fun at the Buffalo Chip, this year’s host for the Cave Creek Fiesta Days Kick-off Dance.

For our non-traditional Fiesta Days fans, the golf tournament and fundraiser is on Wednesday, March 25, and we’re teeing off at Dove Valley. Dinner and awards will be at Harold’s Corral.

The Town of Cave Creek has been working closely with the rodeo committee on improvements out at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena. We are excited about the growth of this event and the increased arena usage from other equestrian activities – all good news for our Town.

The Cave Creek Fiesta Days Rodeo takes place March 27-29 with PRCA performances daily. The Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30pm and the Sunday matinee is at 2pm. If you didn’t get enough dancing on kick-off weekend, join us at Harold’s after the Saturday night show. We hope to see you, our friends and neighbors, showing your support for Cave Creek’s only PRCA rodeo.

Along with my Council Members, I am proud to congratulate the Cave Creek Pro Rodeo Committee for finishing as a Top Five finalist for the 2014 PRCA Small Rodeo award. This national recognition is the kind of attention Cave Creek wants and deserves. Let’s wish them all the best and hope for a #1 finish in 2015! Good Luck!

Sincerely, Mayor Vincent Francia, Town of Cave Creek

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From the Mayor of Cave Creek

CHANGE IS GOOD, ISN’T IT?

By Traci Casale ~ President, Cave Creek Pro Rodeo

The Greek philosopher, Heraclitus, once said, “Change is the only constant in life.” Without a doubt, he was right. Not only can we count on change, we can also embrace it. Let’s take a look at some recent changes with Fiesta Days and some new changes to look forward to this year.

In 2012, we introduced a new Stock Contractor to our event. By hiring the Cervi Brothers Rodeo Company, we strategically adjusted our rodeo dates to make sure Cave Creek gets the same livestock that the Cervis haul to Houston. In theory, the best livestock attracts the best contestants, which in turn, produces the best show for the fans.

Well, that theory proved to be correct. Rodeo performances are selling out and we are working with the Town of Cave Creek to increase the seating and parking at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena. Change is good.

The biggest change this year is with the Fiesta Days schedule. We now have a Kick-off Celebration the weekend before Rodeo. On Saturday, March 21, Fiesta Days fans can relax and enjoy the Historic Parade, the Kid’s Mutton Bustin’ and our Kick-off Dance. The following weekend, our Rodeo fans can enjoy any one or all three of our PRCA performances March 27-29. Fiesta Days is now twice as exciting and two times the fun.

Change is good.

What do all these changes mean to the Cave Creek Fiesta Days Rodeo? In 2014, we received a nomination for a PRCA national award. Our committee is extremely proud to have been named a Top Five Finalist for “PRCA Small Rodeo of the Year.” Change is certainly good.

On behalf of the Cave Creek Pro Rodeo Association, I’d like to thank the Town of Cave Creek, our sponsors, our advertisers and our Rodeo fans for their loyal support. We will continue to embrace change and work hard to produce the best PRCA Rodeo in Cave Creek, Arizona.

Please join us on March 21 for the Kick-off Celebration and March 27-29 for the Fiesta Days Rodeo performances.

As always, we look forward to seeing you at the Chutes!

For information or a full schedule of events, go to the centerfold of this issue of CITYSunTimes or visit www.cavecreekprorodeo.com. For Rodeo tickets, go to www.ticketforce.com.

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Platinum Sponsors The Town of Cave Creek • Coors Banquet • 96.3 Real Country

Gold Buckle Sponsors Patrick Hayes Architecture • Pride Group Harold’s Cave Creek Corral Rural Metro Fire Department • Bingham / Phoenix Bobcat

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Bucking Chute Sponsor Town of Cave Creek • Kennedy Design Build American Desert Landscape • Bob Hartman / NY Life Harold’s Cave Creek Corral

Roping Chute Sponsor Kennedy Design Build

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Meet Katie Gheen, the 2015 Cave Creek Fiesta Days Rodeo (CCFDR) Queen. Gheen is 20 years old and resides in Queen Creek with her two horses, Gambler and Cosmo, and her Border Collies, Cici and Rusty. A full time student at Chandler Gilbert Community College, she is working towards a degree in Equine Veterinarian studies. Gheen competes in barrel racing and won her first saddle at the Chandler Vaqueros Saddle Club. As an avid horsewoman who served last year as the P&M Arena Queen, Gheen looks forward to representing Cave Creek this year and hopes to move on to representing the great State of Arizona someday.

Fiesta Days kicks off this year with its opening celebration on March 21 with the Historic Parade at 9am. The annual Kid’s Mutton Bustin’ will be held at the Buffalo Chip at 2pm, followed by the Kick Off Dance and Celebration, 7pm at Buffalo Chip.

Rodeo weekend follows on March 27-29 with performances at 7:30pm on Friday and Saturday. Sunday’s show is at 2pm. For more information, visit www.cavecreekprorodeo.com.

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Last March, I wrote about trails; their importance to Cave Creek, how they come into being and as to why we become so emotionally attached to them.

It seems timely to tread those trails again.

Cave Creek currently has over 50 miles of trails; factor in the trail MAYOR Town of Cave Creek systems of the Cave Creek Regional Park, Maricopa County Trails and 480.488.1400 www.cavecreek.org Spur Cross and over 75 miles of trails are available. And for the hardy, hiking the trail farther west leads to Lake Pleasant or father north to Seven Springs.

Some may say, “That’s plenty of trails; no more are needed.” Quite the contrary is true.

“Trails not only connect people to nature but to each other,” says Bambi Muller, the Town’s trails’ coordinator. “A trail provides that experience.”

Recently a brouhaha happened over Surrey Trail.

A wildcat trail encroached onto to private domains, causing tensions to flare between property owners and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. Both sides aired their positions at a packed session of Council. The good news is, Ms. Muller is close to resolution to re-open Surrey Trail, an important east-west connector.

That’s how important a trail is: It’s an emotional connection between us and it.

Thoreau said, “In the wildness is the preservation of the world.” Henry David should know since he spent a good deal of his life in the New England outback.

Thoreau’s contemporary and fellow Harvard graduate and naturalist, Emerson, was equally immersed in all things wild.

Or as Ralph Waldo succinctly put it, “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where is no path and leave a trail.”

Sixth Annual Cave Creek Trail Run The Sixth Annual Cave Creek Trail Run (CCTR), sponsored

by REI, takes place Sunday, April 4, north of Cave Creek by Spur Cross Conservation Ranch.

CCTR’s goal is to preserve open space land for future use in outdoor recreation, conservation and preservation.

The Town of Cave Creek, in partnership with Desert Foothills Land Trust, is engaging in a monumental effort to preserve 4,000 acres of pristine Sonoran Desert lands surrounding Cave Creek. This trail run is not only a fundraising event; it is also an event to raise awareness of the beautiful desert. All of the proceeds will go towards the purchase of this open space land.

The event offers a 2K Kid’s Desert Fun Run, 5K Run/Walk and a 10K Run. The first run begins at 7am. The routes will take participants through pristine Sonoran Desert. The primitive trails wind through sandy washes, up over hills and down the other side, over loose rock and stiff ones too. There is going to be one egg hidden on each route. Whoever brings it back to the finish line will receive a special prize.

For complete information, visit www.cavecreektrailrun.com.

Archeaology Expo At Spur Cross The Desert Foothills Chapter of the Arizona Archaeological Society and Cave Creek Museum invite area residents to an Archeaology Expo Saturday, March 7, at the Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. Attendees will learn about archaeology of the Cave Creek and Spur Cross area through hikes, booths, guest speakers and live demonstrations.

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There will be booths from the Desert Foothills Chapter of AAS, Cave Creek Museum, Desert Awareness Group, Desert Foothills Land Trust, Verde Valley Archaeology Center, Liberty Wildlife and Animal Health Service, as well as pottery and gold panning demostrations. Children’s activities and crafts will be offered, as well as the opportunity to view and hold prehistoric artifacts from the area.

The event is a celebration of Arizona Archaeology Month. Hikes will include First Mesa, Jewel of the Creek and Rock Art. Guest speaker will be Scott Wood retired Tonto National Forest Archaeologist, at 1pm. The Expo runs from 9am-3pm.

Visit www.azarchsoc.org under “events” for the finalized schedule of speakers and hikes or for additional information.

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Bryan’s Black Mountain Barbecue in Cave Creek expanded last month with Bryan’s Side Door, adding 1,000 square feet and additional patio seating.

Chef/owner Bryan Dooley chose to expand with the newest addition of dedicated space for pick-up and delivery. The space will additionally be a spot for private parties, corporate meetings or just down home seating for the many who love the food of Dooley. The Side Door will hold up to 50 for private dining and the possible musical entertainer from time to time.

“The time had come to branch out. We were just running out of space for pick up and take out orders,” says Dooley. “Plus we have had so much calling for private party and meeting space, that we needed the heed the call. The space just next to Bryan’s Barbecue was empty and fit our growth exactly as if we had planned if for a long time.”

The setting looks just like the current restaurant interior, bringing the cowboy west that Cave Creek is so known for with a clean modern look that Dooley likes to call “Clean Cowboy.” Much of the atmosphere and style inside is the work of Bryan and Donna Dooley, the husband and wife team. The seating will retain the more modern feel of a stainless steel cool demeanor; rustic lighting hangs from the ceiling giving off a warm glow of the cowboy campfire on a chilly night.

On the patio, folks can join around the round bar with outdoor seating, situated around a huge Saguaro. The patio welcomes guest who want to sit back, kick up their boots and greet old and new friends.

Bryan’s Barbecue and Bryan’s Side Door are located at, 6130 East Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. For more information, call 480.575.7155 or visit www.bryansbbq.com.

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Local climber and mountaineer, Jessica Zaneis, will guide 12 visually impaired students from the Foundation for Blind Children (FBC) on a week-long hiking and rafting trip through the Grand Canyon. The multi-day trek involves a five-day Upper Colorado River rafting trip and a challenging 7.5 mile day hike on Bright Angel Trail.

A resident of Cave Creek, Zaneis first became involved with FBC while volunteering at a blind orphanage in Moshi Tanzania near Mt. Kilimanjaro. She was inspired to share her love of the Jessica Zaneis outdoors, and since 2014 has actively worked with FBC to provide visually impaired students with empowering outdoor exploration opportunities.

“The outdoors has given me a tremendous amount of courage, confidence, and peace. Having the ability to pay it forward, and share it with these special kids is more than I could ever ask for,” says Zaneis.

A silent charity auction to benefit the outdoor excursion will take place at Brix Wines Saturday, March 7, from 3-6pm, 37636 North Tom Darlington Drive in Carefree.

Brix Wines invites the community to help make this life changing Grand Canyon trip possible. The silent charity auction will feature gift baskets, sports memorabilia, event tickets, hotel and golf packages, spa treatments, and restaurant certificates. All proceeds will be donated to the FBC. To participate or donate, contact Zaneis at 602.570.1213 or jeszaneis@gmail.com.

For more information on the Foundation for Blind Children and visually impaired programs, visit www.seeitourway.org.

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

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Courtney Olson

Dawne Britney has been named secretary for Triple R Horse Rescue, a 501(c)3 organization that rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes horses surrendered to its care.

Britney, who has a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management and a master’s from Arizona State University, formerly was the owner and the vice president of customer management at OneNeck IT Solutions. There, she provided cloud and hosting solutions and managed application management service for approximately 17 years.

In addition, Courtney Olson has been named event coordinator. Olson, formerly of Seattle, Washington, spent the majority of her professional career focused on corporate event management for several high technology firms. She has a bachelor’s degree from Marietta College. Olson’s primary responsibility on the board is event management including the organization’s annual fundraiser.

For information, visit www.triplerhorserescueaz.com or call 602.396.8726.

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

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Annual Tour Showcases Diverse Architecture, Prehistoric Homesite Cave Creek Museum’s annual “Homes Through Time” Home Tour returns this month with four unique homes that range from Western traditional to unconventional, as well as a prehistoric Hohokam homesite.

The event takes place Sunday, March 15, from 10am-4pm, and serves as one of the Museum’s biggest fundraising events.

This year’s tours include:

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landscaping, expansive views and quiet corners created among large spaces, all exquisitely designed and crafted by superb artisans.

Schubert Home

Snider Home: The street address on Panaroma Drive says it all about this elegant southwestern home, perched on the upper slopes of Cave Creek. Feel immediately welcome upon entering the intimate courtyard – cross the threshold and discover the magic within.

Schubert Home: This Carefree home features unique European architecture and spectacular views of Snider Home the world-famous Boulders.

Details abound in the home, exuding warmth and welcome.

Gardens and patios offer intimacy and color to the heart and soul.

Emoff Home: The soaring ceilings and sweeping arcs of this multilevel home seem inspired by the nearby Carefree airport, nurturing the homeowners’ love of flight. Built in 1989 and renovated for modern times, this spacious, contemporary home features a dramatic arched roof with towering walls of window on the north and south ends, framing spectacular views of nearby mountains and the unusual rock formations that make up the Boulders Resort.

Galgano Home: One’s shoulders will relax upon entering this warm, welcoming home on Peaceful Place. The garden gate opens to an oasis of lush

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Blue Wash Ruins on Casanova Property: Go back 1,000 years or more and envision the full homes made by the prehistoric Hohokam people who lived at the Blue Wash site, located on private property. Frank Casanova spent more than

four decades mapping and excavating this archaeological site behind Tonto Hills. The site has spectacular views, and comfortable walking shoes will be necessary to access the ruins, which are a short walk down a dirt road.

A self-guided tour, the event provides the flexibility for guests to choose the order of properties to visit. The Museum will provide a pamphlet that serves as a ticket and includes the history and a detailed description of each home. On-site docents will point out additional aspects of each home and the ruins, and provide additional information of interest.

Tickets cost $35 per person through Wednesday, March 11. After March 11, tickets cost $40 per person. No pets, food or beverages or photography will be allowed within Blue Wash Ruins the homes and no children under the age of 12 will be admitted. Please note that some of the homes are on uneven terrain and may not be handicap accessible.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.cavecreekmuseum.org, at the Museum, 6140 Skyline Drive, or with credit card by phone. The Museum also will open early at 8am on Sunday, March 16, to sell tickets. Tickets will not be available at the homes. For additional information, call 480.488.2764.

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Desert Foothills Library offers a number of programs for children and adults alike each month. Below are a few of the adult programs available in March. For additional events and complete details, visit www desertfoothills library.org. Call 480.488.2286 to register for the events.

Desert Foothills Library is located at 38443 North Schoolhouse Road in Cave Creek.

March 6: Native American Flautist Mark Holland in Concert; 6:30pm Nationally renowned flautist Mark Holland, known for his unique soulful style of “playing from the heart,” returns for his third encore performance. With 16 CDs to date, his music has been nominated for many awards, and he has been a featured artist at music festivals throughout the world. The cost is $20, including light refreshments.

March 20: Art Nosh Afternoons; 2-3:30pm This third-Friday event takes place each month. The March program is Pattern Play, presented by Phoenix Art Museum (www.phxart.org) Curator of Fashion Design Dennita Sewell, and features the contemporary designs of Jacqueline Groag, on exhibit at Phoenix Art Museum April 4 – August 9. Enjoy a nosh – tea and gourmet treats – while being educated and entertained. Limited seating.

Registration is required two days prior to event. Cost is $10, includes tea and gourmet treats.

Harold’s Corral transforms into “O’Harold’s” Tuesday, March 17, when the western cowboy restaurant and bar hosts is annual St. Patrick’s Day party from 1:30pm-1am.

Guests can enjoy a special St. Patrick’s Day menu with traditional Irish fare, such as Corn Beef and Cabbage for $13.99, Shepherd’s Pie for $12.99, Mulligan Stew for $13.99 and Fish and Chips for $13.99. Drink specials include Bailey’s, Guinness, Harp, Bushmill’s and green beer. The party also features a mix of live Irish, pop and country music.

Harold’s Corral is located at 6895 East Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek.

For information, call 480.488.1906 or visit www.haroldscorral.com.

March 28: Feeding the Furies: Staged Reading; 1-3:30pm Enjoy a staged reading of a play by Andrea Markowitz, and kickoff to the Desert Foothills Playwright Development Series. A talkback with the playwright and refreshments will follow. Advance registration required. The cost is $12 – proceeds will benefit the Library and Desert Foothills Theater.

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March 26: Yappy Hour on the Terrace: How to Love Your Dog; 3:30-5:30pm Wine and iced tea for humans, treats for the pups. Join the fun, with your dog (or just because you’re a dog-lover), mingle on the Waterfall Terrace and enjoy hearing published author Krista Cantrell share “how to love your dog.” Cantrell is an animal behaviorist and “dog whisperer” who works with dogs on many levels, including agility training. Her background and range of skills will lead to many questions, so there will be plenty of time for Q&A. Foothills Animal Rescue will be on hand to collect donations from its wish list: Natural Balance dry dog and cat food or Trader Joe’s canned dog food, Kong or rope toys, small dog biscuits.

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Black Mountain Partners Host STEAMtastic Event The Black Mountain Partners – Paradise Valley Community College at Black Mountain, Foothills Community Foundation, the YMCA – and its local business partners in the Cave Creek, Carefree and North Scottsdale area will host an afternoon of demonstration sessions where attendees can “try” science out.

The STEAMtastic event will be held March 12 and is designed for all ages. There will be an expo and demonstrations from 4-7pm, followed by stargazing with the Phoenix Astronomical Society from 7-10pm.

The free event is a celebration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineer, Arts, Mathematics and Music) in every day in lives and is part of the Arizona Sci-Tech Festival (www.azscitech.com) being held around the state throughout the month. Activities will include molecular gastronomy, subzero science, potato launch, science of brewing (21 and over), astronomy sun viewing, evening star party, glow in the dark activities and more.

Black Mountain Campus is located at 34250 North 60th Street in Scottsdale. For information, call 602.493.2600 or visit www.blackmountaincampus.com/steamtastic.

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The third annual Spring Cave Creek Classic & Collector Car Auction will feature a wide variety of automobiles.

Cave Creek Auctions & Events will present this “good old fashioned classic car auction” April 3-4, with a preview scheduled for April 2.

The free admission event allows attendees to view the cars as they drive right by on the way to the auction block.

With an expectation of more than 200 classic and collector cars, plus the newly added Stagecoach Corral featuring a roundup of some of the nicest motorcycles in the country for bid, there will be a lot to catch the eye.

Early preview will be Thursday,

April 2, beginning at 12pm. The auction begins Friday, April 3, at 12pm and will feature an eclectic selection of vehicles in various price ranges – from showwinning cars to restorable vehicles just waiting for the right owner to take them to the next level. Saturday, April 4, will be the final day of day of the auction, which begins at 12pm and continues until the last classic hits the block.

Auction pre-bidding will be available online. Register to bid by visiting www.cavecreekauction.com or by calling 480.525.1136. Check the website for preliminary online auction catalog; auction entries are added as they are registered.

Those who have a classic or collectible car truck or motorcycle to sell can take advantage of the 100/7 deal. Register a vehicle for auction for $100 and if the vehicle sells, Cave Creek Auctions will charge seven percent commission. Space is limited.

The auction will take place at Stagecoach Village, today to 7100 East Cave Creek Road. next issue!

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• Fifth Annual Fiesta Days Dan Lebsock Golf Tournament & Fundraiser – 1pm, Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club; Dinner & Awards Banquet at Harold’s Corral

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MUSINGS OF A DISTRACTIBLE MIND / BY HOPE H. OZER Me: “Yes!” Still me: “Hell, yes!”

Does it matter that I haven’t been on skis in 10 years? Not a bit. Does it matter that I am thus 10 years older?

Nope. Does it matter that my idea of a good time does not include freezing my youknowwhat off? Does anything matter? Not. At. All! I’m goin’ skiin’ with my girls!

Making memories!

A concerned friend cautioned me, “You are nuts.

You break easier and don’t heal as quickly at your age. (She used the “A” word!) Bring a book and sit in the base lodge.”

Another had a more uplifting message, “Go enjoy your girls.

Make memories. Whatever is meant to be will be.”

I chose to listen to the latter! Does it matter if those memories include bringing Glammie off the slopes on a stretcher? Nope. If I come home on crutches, I come home on crutches. We’re making memories here. Memories are memories are memories.

Me: “Should I bring the big camera?”

Court: “What are you going to do with it?”

Me: “I’ll have it around my neck so we can get some really fab pictures.”

Court: “You are not skiing around with a humongous camera around your neck when you haven’t skied for 10 years.”

“You get more like your father every day.”

I fly East. I’ve packed enough to survive a year in Antarctica. I’ve got hand warmers, foot warmers, thermal everything. Several layers of clothing, hat, earmuffs, mittens, sock liners, glove liners and a partridge in a pear tree. I am prepared for the worst. This is a good thing. The worst is what I got.

Thursday: Fly across the country from 80 degrees to frigid, nasty, freeze your youknowwhat off NYC. Friday: Drive on treacherous roads with poor visibility to Massachusetts.

Saturday: Head to the “mountain”

(this they call a mountain?) for ski conditions that westerners don’t even recognize. Western skiing is powder.

Sunny skies. Dry air. Glorious. Eastern skiing most often is ice, grey skies, chilling wet cold. It was all of these. We quit by 2pm.

Sunday morning: There’s an approaching warm front. Instead of dropping snow on the “mountain,” we’ve got freezing rain. It just keeps getting better. We don’t want to ski in freezing rain. So, we decide to go snow tubing. In freezing rain. What is wrong with this picture?

In part, the liability waiver reads, “I, the undersigned do hereby accept, understand and agree that the recreational sport of snow tubing contains inherent and other risks that could lead to serious injury or death. These risks include, but are not limited to riding the tubing lift, falling out of the tube, collisions with other tubes, tubers, spectators, man-made and natural objects, fencing and snowmaking and grooming equipment. There will be varying surface conditions, bare spots, ice, ice-chunks, slushy snow; all of which could lead to injury...”

Sounds like fun.

There are eight lanes. One of the

CITYVIEWS rules of tubing is that you clear the lane immediately upon “landing” as one has little to no control. You do not stand or wait for any reason at the bottom of the lane. See reasons in above waiver.

On my 11th time down, as I arrived at the bottom of my lane my tube ricocheted diagonally off the “stopping” embankment (better than going over it?), hit a woman squarely behind her knees who was standing at the base of a lane (obviously hadn’t read the memo), the impact of which caused her to fall backwards landing on my solar plexus with all of her weight (she was no Twiggy) and knocked the wind out of me. Instead of coming home with a broken leg, had she hit a few inches higher, I would have come home with several broken ribs. Then, her boy, whom she was watching, came careening down and landed on both of us. Thus, the reason for the liability waiver. Other than being doubled over and soaking wet, I was just fine.

Sunday night: Drive on treacherous roads with poor visibility back to Manhattan.

I returned with no broken bones – just a sore and bruised abdomen. The memories – skiing and tubing with my girls – worth every black and blue mark.

Message to my girls: Next time, you’re comin’ West, my little chickadees!

And it had best be in less than 10 years, or I’ll be comin’ down the “real” mountain with no poles. Just my walker.

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And the phone rings.

Courtney: “Mom, are you planning to ever ski again?”

Me: “What specifically is the question? Do you want my ski clothes?”

In my 20s, most single young professionals in NYC rented a ski house in Vermont with 20 of their closest friends (the only way to afford it). I skied, not because I had any interest in the sport or in breaking a leg (except in theatre terms). I skied because it was the social thing to do. I skied because it was a great way to meet guys. It was a great way to meet guys, being the operative phrase. Ski technique? Not so much.

Then I met LH. Not on a ski slope. On the beach! He may have been the only single professional in NYC who neither had skied nor ever intended to ski. Met my guy. Mission accomplished. Hung up my skis. Forever.

Years later, moved to Arizona intending to never be cold again.

Until…

A friend from the East called. We hadn’t seen each other in ages. She’s heading to Telluride for a women’s ski week. I should join her.

“I haven’t been on skis in 15 years!

And don’t miss it. At. All.” “C’mon! It’ll be fun to be together.

No worries. You’ll be with a class at your level.”

My level? I had no level.

She said, “We’ll ski during the day. Drink wine by the fire at night.

Catch up.”

I fell in love. Not with another guy.

With western skiing! Skied for years.

As a teen, Courtney became my ski buddy. Amazing mother/daughter time.

LH is still not interested.

My track record is not impressive.

More times than not I came home on crutches. Except for the time that I rolled my car off Lizard Head Pass in Colorado. Range Rovers crash test really well. I skied for the week. Came home in one piece.

The car? Not so lucky.

Back to the present.

Courtney: “I’m taking Oakley skiing over the holiday weekend. Would you consider flying in for a girls’ ski weekend? Just us girls? Like old times?”

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Thank You To The Staff The Town of Carefree, the Carefree Water Company and the Carefree-Cave Creek Combined Court have always had an excellent staff working for you, the citizens of Carefree.

These are dedicated individuals who do more than what is required. For example, I’ve seen the staff go to extraordinary lengths to save money for the citizens. During the “Great Recession” I saw them go through desk drawers to collect office supplies so the Town could avoid the expense of buying new boxes of paperclips, pens, erasers, etc. The usual private stashes of office goods were abolished for the greater good. That’s conservative fiscal management! That’s dedication!

My job as mayor was made much easier and more enjoyable because I was able to focus on the big picture of “running the railroad” rather than motivating employees. If you’ve ever had to manage other people you will appreciate what I’m saying.

As you probably know this is my last column to you.

I cannot continue as your mayor because I have ALS and my wife, Binka, and I must devote our full energy to this new situation.

Finally, thank you to the citizens of Carefree! I have had the privilege of serving you for over 12 years on committees, Town Council and as mayor. It has been a privilege, an honor and most rewarding experience.

Please know that Carefree is in good hands with your Town Council and a GREAT Staff. Take care and be well.

Carefree Desert Gardens Photo Contest Winners The judges have named winners in the third annual Carefree Desert Gardens Photo Contest. The photos were on display for public favorite voting at the Carefree Fine Chocolate and Fine Art show in the Carefree Gardens in February, and the Desert Foothills Library in Cave Creek.

The winners are as follows:

• First place: Hazel Vaughn • Second place: Carrie Kahus • Third place: Tom Baker Honorable mentions go to Paige Brinkley, Mike Eveland, Herbert Hitchon, Karen Keilt, Sherri Knutson, Betsy Lynn, Henry Nye, Charlie Osbun, James Thomas, Melissa White.

The awards ceremony will take place in the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion in the Carefree Gardens at 10am on March 21.

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The Sonoran Arts League will celebrate its 40th anniversary as a premier art organization supporting the arts, artists and art education this month.

The 40th Anniversary Celebration will be held March 21, in Downtown Carefree within the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion area. The fundraiser begins at 6:30pm and includes a silent auction fundraiser, musical entertainment by The Sahnas Brothers and a variety of food from local restaurants, the Sonoran Arts League Float (featured in the Cave Creek Fiesta Days Parade) and a “Name the Lizard” mascot contest. In addition, three Arizona wineries will be on site, including Arizona Stronghold Vineyards (www.azstronghold.com).

The League has partnered with the Town of Carefree for its annual presentation of the “Spirit of Carefree Award.” This award will be presented to a Carefree citizen who has demonstrated an exceptional spirit of community service and volunteerism.

Tickets are $20 and are available at www.sonoranartsleague.org or by calling 480.575.6624.

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The Fifth Annual Desert Foothills Community Spelling Bee takes place on Wednesday, April 8, and the non-profit Foothills Community Foundation (FCF) is seeking teams of participants 16 years and older to compete in this year’s event.

The cost to participate is $100 per person or $300 per team of three.

Proceeds benefit FCF’s Partners In Education (PIE) program, which raises funds to support local students and teachers through its Teacher Vision Grants and Save One Student Scholarships (SOS) programs. The deadline to enter is Friday, March 13.

“This is not your typical spelling bee,” says Chris Winger, FCF president and CEO. “We open it to the entire community, ages 16 and older, so our participants come from all walks of life. It’s very rewarding to see our community come together to support our PIE programs.”

This year’s spelling bee features preliminary qualifying rounds that lead to a championship round and the crowning of the winning Bee team. In addition to bragging rights, the Bee grand champion team will win a prize package and have their names inscribed on the Paul “Buzz” Schilling trophy. The competition will feature six rounds of up to eight teams and an award will also be given to the team with the most creative name. Other awards will be given to the team with the best costume.

The competition begins at 4:30pm for participants and opens to the public at 6pm at Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, 33606 North 60th Street, in Scottsdale. The public is welcome to use smart phones to participate in two speed spelling contests during the preliminary rounds. Audience members will receive a word to spell and the first person to spell it correctly and submit it to the special QR code wins a prize.

To download a team registration or sponsor form, visit www.azfcf.org or call 480.488.1090.

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Cooking With Love The first time I saw my wife Kathie, she was wearing a purple dress and I thought she was both beautiful and intelligent. I didn’t know what my chances were, but I needed to find out. I had been a bachelor for 10 years and learned that preparing ALLEN NOHRE a dinner for my date was a better way to her heart than Writer flowers. Over the next few months of dating Kathie, I did what I knew how to do – cook our dinners.

My specialty was grilled pork tenderloin with Southwest apricot chutney, and it is still a hit on special occasions. Eventually, I learned she liked me enough to marry me and apparently she liked my cooking too.

After we were married, I realized that my courtship technique of fixing our meals was becoming a permanent pattern. Twenty-five years later I am still the primary cook and while I will sometimes protest, I really do like the chance to be creative with food. I’m amazed how roles have changed from my childhood. Mom, who didn’t work outside of our home, did all of the cooking. Her specialty was Norwegian lefse, similar to a Mexican tortilla, but made with potatoes. Dad, literally, didn’t know how to make coffee. The flexible male and female roles we have is liberating.

Something has recently changed at our house. Kathie has been cooking every day, but not for the two of us. She is cooking for our wonderful 12-year-old Samoyed, Lacey. Unfortunately, Lacey is sick with valley fever and her veterinarian suggested a mixture of cooked hamburger and rice twice a day. Lacey loves Kathie’s cooking, and I enjoy her company in the kitchen as she prepares a meal for Lacey and I prepare a meal for the two of us.

Allen Nohre lives in Carefree with his wife, Kathie. He is a writer at Terros and can be reached at anohre@cox.net.

Karz for Kidz Event To Support Community The Sixth Annual Karz for Kidz event will be held on the grass at Carefree Church March 22 from 11:30am-3pm. The charity car show benefits the Carefree Church Kidslife Ministries, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to making a difference in the community. The organization has been servicing the Cave Creek, Carefree, Desert Foothills and North Scottsdale area since September 1993 through programs and activities geared for helping children and their families.

Those who would like to showcase a car, truck, tractor ATV or cycle, can complete the registration form found on the church website and return it to Carefree Church via email to info@carefreechurch.com or drop off at the office 8:30am5pm weekdays. There are nine entry classes and the registration fee is $35 includes goodie bag and event T-shirt. The event “rain date” is March 29.

The event will include trophies, awards, food, live music and games. Admission is free. Carefree Church is located at 5025 East Carefree Highway in Cave Creek.

For additional information, call 480.488.5565 or visit www.carefreechurch.com.

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In honor of the impending birth of Prince William and Princess Kate’s second child, the English Rose Tea Room will host a Royal Baby Shower Saturday, March 28, at 201 Easy Street in Carefree, from 10am- 5pm.

Bible Revival In Carefree The Our Lady of Joy Bible Revival offers residents an opportunity to rediscover faith and focus on the spiritual life. The three-day event provides both morning and evening sessions, and promotes education, inspiration and motivation. Thomas Smith, co-author of The Prophets: Messengers of God’s Mercy will be a featured speaker.

The event takes place March 9-11.

Morning sessions run 8:30-10am; evening sessions run 6-7:30pm. Our Lady of Joy is located at 36811 North Pima Road in Carefree For more information call 480.488.2229 or visit www.oloj.org.

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Guests are invited to celebrate the international event with royal sophistication, style and decadently delicious tea treats. Admission is $45, and includes tea sandwiches, scones and petite fours, a pot of tea and a specially prepared “royal” goody bag.

A baby book will be available for guest signing and will be sent to Kensington Palace in time for the spring birth.

“We celebrated the birth of Prince George in true Royal style with a similar baby shower event, and we now want to extend the same honors to his baby brother…or sister!,” says Jo Gemmill, a native of England and owner of the English Rose Tea Room.

Guests are encouraged to bring gifts for new mothers and their newborn child, including nappies (diapers), prams (strollers) and necessary clothing items such as onesies and bibs. Decorative diaper cakes will be created and on display throughout the event and, all of the gifts will be donated to the new mothers at UMOM New Day Center (www.umom.org) in Phoenix. The non-profit agency was founded in 1964 and is the largest homeless shelter for families in Arizona.

Seating is limited. Reservations are recommended by calling 480.488.4812. Information is available at www.carefreetea.com.

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Caring Corps Annual Fundraiser Is March 19 The Valley community is invited to support the Foothills Caring Corps at the 11th Annual Taste of the Foothills Celebration and Cash & Caring Raffle.

The event will take place from 5-9pm, Thursday, March 19, at el Pedregal in Scottsdale.

As the largest fundraiser of the year for the local nonprofit, it helps the Caring Corps continue its mission to promote elderly independence and provide programs for neighbors in the community. These vital services include mobile meals, medical transportation, handicapped accessible van transportation, caregiver relief, shopping trips, social opportunities, a medical equipment loan closet, friendly pet visiting and handyman assistance.

Admission is $40 per person for those without a raffle ticket, or attendees can receive free admission for two adults with the purchase of a Cash & Caring raffle ticket for $100. The Cash & Caring Raffle offers $9,000 in cash prizes, and auction items include exclusive getaways.

Three winners will receive cash prizes. Raffle tickets may be purchased for $100, three for $275 or eight for $500. Participants need not be present to win.

The night also includes tastings from local eateries, live and silent auctions, as well as musical performances.

Affinity, a 10-piece band and musical mainstay for over 30 years, will perform on stage.

In 2013-14, the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 575 volunteers donated more than 42,000 hours to assist residents throughout Carefree, Cave Creek, North Scottsdale, North Phoenix and other areas within Maricopa County.

For tickets and more information, call the Foothills Caring Corps at 480.488.1105. For additional information, visit www.foothillscaringcorps.com.

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A 1920s-themed Hearts & Hands Gala promises to be full of mystery and delight with a formal sit-down dinner, open bar and silent and live auctions. Proceeds benefit the programs of Foothills Community Foundation including the Desert Awareness Committee, Desert Foothills Theater, Partners in Education and the FCF-Holland Community Center.

The Gala will be held Sunday, March 8, at 5pm at the Foothills Community Foundation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Holland Community Center, 34250 North 60th Street, Building B, Scottsdale. For information, call 480.488.1981 or visit www.azfcf.org/hearts_and_hands.

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The Sugar Thieves

Carefree Concert Series The Town of Carefree continues its monthly concert series this month with a strong line-up of performers. The concerts are held at the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion of the Carefree Desert Gardens, 101 Easy Street, beginning at 1pm. March concerts include:

• March 15: The Sugar Thieves • March 22: Marmalade Skies • March 29: Urban Electra Dennis Rowland

For information, visit www.carefree.org.

Theater Presents Adventure & Suspense Desert Foothills Theater (DFT), a division of the Foothills Community Foundation, presents Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Suicide Club March 20-29 in the Black Box Theater of Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, 33606 North 60th Street, in North Scottsdale.

Written by Jeffrey Hatcher, this witty suspense is set in the heart of London.

Behind the impassive facade of a windowless house, some of Europe’s most powerful men gather to play a game. The game is murder and this is The Suicide Club. But the Club has a new member: Sherlock Holmes – brilliant, perceptive, the greatest detective in the English-speaking world. Does Holmes wish to die? Will he have to kill? Can his old friend Dr. Watson save him? Or doesn’t Holmes want to be saved?

DFT’s production is directed by Amy Serafin. Performances are at 7:30pm Friday and Saturday and at 2pm on Sunday. Tickets range from $13.50 to $29.99.

For more information, visit www.dftheater.org or call 480.488.1981.

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Sonoran Festival Of Art The Sonoran Arts League will partner with Vermillion Promotions March 20-22 to bring three days of art, live music and specialty foods to Easy Street in the Town of Carefree.

One of the largest open-air art shows in the Southwest, the 14th Annual Sonoran Festival of Art boasts more than 125 local artists alongside those from around the country presenting outstanding artwork in a variety of mediums and styles. The Sonoran Festival is a juried show open to artists from around the country. With more than 400 members, the Arts League is a vital contributor to the cultural life in the Foothills, and a focal point for artists and art patrons.

For three days, Carefree Desert Gardens will transform into a vibrant outdoor gallery showcasing a diverse gathering of artists offering thousands of original works of art in a variety of medium and subject matter. Original works include oil, watercolor and acrylic paintings on canvas, stone and bronze sculptures, etchings and mixed media. There is a vast array of pottery, photography, exquisite jewelry, wood turned vessels, scratchboard, batiks and more.

Festival highlights for 2015 include, a large wine garden located in the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, live musical and dance performances and local cuisine. After taking in the sights and sounds of the festival, attendees will want to take time to discover Carefree and Cave Creekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eclectic and renowned assortment of unique shops, galleries, boutiques and real Western saloons.

The free event runs from 10am-5pm daily. For information, call 480.575.6624 or visit www.sonoranartsleague.org or www.vermillionpromotions.com.

Chamber Welcomes New Area Businesses The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Hundreds of businesses and organizations count on the Chamber to assist in the enhancement and promotion of their business through Chamber membership. Two such businesses celebrated ribbon cutting events along with the Chamber in January and February.

The Chamber of Commerce welcomed Elegant Affairs to Carefree in January. Located at 37555 North Hum Road, Suite 108, Elegant Affairs offers European fashion, one-of-a-kind apparel and hand-made accessories from Mari Gabri, Ivanka Trump handbags and Hanro and Aubade intimate apparel.

For additional information, call 480.656.4277.

Almarte by Keystone Homes, located at 7471 Hum Road in Cave Creek, held a grand opening ribbon cutting with the Chamber in February.

Almarte offers 24 elegantly appointed residences nestled in a tranquil desert setting, with three single and two story luxurious floor plans ranging from 1,880-2,449 square feet. For more information, visit www.keystonehomesaz.com/almarte.

The Kiwanis Concert Series continues this month in Carefree Town Center with two events: Todd Oliver & Friends and Assisted Living, The Musical.

Game And Fish Outdoor Expo The Arizona Game and Fish Department Outdoor Expo, presented by Shikar Safari Club International, will be held Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29, at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility. Admission and parking are free.

There will be hands-on fun for all ages: the opportunity to see live wildlife; check out the huge kids’ fishing tanks; learn target archery and try other shooting sports in a safe, supervised environment on the range. In addition, guests can witness the cowboy mounted shooting competition; give kayaking a try; hike a field course and learn cool camping tips and much more. Guests can also visit with more than 150 exhibitors.

Expo hours are 9am-5pm Saturday, March 28, and 9am-4pm, Sunday, March 29. The facility is located on Carefree Highway, about a half mile west of I-17 in Phoenix.

For more information, visit www.azgfd.gov/expo.

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Area Map Available The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce now offers a very detailed street map of the Carefree and Cave Creek areas. The maps are available at the Chamber of Commerce office for $2. For a free virtual copy of the map, go to http://maps.usachamber.com/ Advanced/Carefree-Cave_Creek.

Assisted Living, The Musical takes the stage Saturday, March 28, and is for everyone growing older…or thinking of doing so. Eighteen different characters sing, dance, celebrate and “bloviate” the best years of their lives at Pelican Roost, an active senior living community peopled by numerous eccentric residents. Two accomplished actors play all eighteen roles, accompanied by a pianist.”

Both shows begin at 6pm, 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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Todd Oliver grew up loving dogs, ventriloquism and rock ‘n’ roll. So what better than to combine them all, backed by The Smiling Eyes band. The “Friends” are dogs Irving and Lucy. Todd Oliver & Friends will present “A Unique Ventriloquist” Saturday, March 7.

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Catch the beloved musical Oliver! at the Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, March 5-14. With memorable songs, dancing, adorable kids, lots of loveable (even when they’re bad) characters and a quintessential Dickensian story, it has absolutely everything required for a great theatrical experience.

Oliver!, the musical adaptation of the famous Charles Dickens novel Oliver Twist, was the very first show performed at

Photo by Bryan Black

Raise The Curtain With Oliver!

the Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center when it opened in 1989.

This month’s encore by Cactus Shadows Shadowbox Players and Desert Foothills Theater celebrates the Fine Arts Center’s 25th Anniversary and kicks off the Raise the Curtain fundraising campaign to help refurbish the building and upgrade main stage technology.

“The Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center has served as a performing and visual arts center

The Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center opened in 1989 with a community-wide production of Oliver! Pictured is: Carl Nusbaum (Fagin), Cory Zolkiewicz (Oliver), Kaolin Cummens (The Artful Dodger), with Chip Price, Ryan Price and Brandon Price.

Photo courtesy of Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center.

for the entire community, as well as the school district,” says Evelyn Holbrook, manager of the fine arts center.

“We’ve hosted pretty much everything from fine art exhibitions and film festivals to renowned chamber music, dance, theater and multi-media productions.”

When Oliver! originally frolicked on the main stage, the building was considered state-of-the-art for an educationally based performing arts space.

The Raise the Curtain Campaign is hosting performances, events and fundraisers like “Adopt a Chair” to update the technology required for the Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center to regain its state-of-the-art reputation.

Tickets are available at www.seatyourself. biz/cactusshadows. The Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center is located at 33606 North 60th Street in Scottsdale. For more information, visit www. facraisethecurtain.org.

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2015 Anthem Gem & Mineral Show

Anthem Days Event Showcases Local Flavor Landscape Maintenance and Boates Law Firm.

The Frazier Shows Carnival opens ahead of the event, Thursday, March 26, at 5pm. The fun continues Friday evening beginning at 5pm, and Saturday and Sunday beginning at 1pm.

A special, one-time-only “Anthem Night” event will be held Saturday from 6-9pm for attendees 18 and older. The features of this event, held over from the New Year’s Eve event that was rained out, include a casino tent, music and dancing, photo booth, popcorn stand, cornhole games and Rotary beer/ cocktail garden.

For more information, or to enter the Salsa Contest, visit www. onlineatanthem.com/anthem-days.

Recycle & Donate Event The New River/Desert Hills Community Association (NRDHCA) will hold a Recycle Event Saturday, March 7. Area residents, including Anthem and Tramonto, are invited to bring their recyclables to the New River Kiwanis Park, 486060 North 17th Avenue, from 8am-1pm.

Voluntary donation of $20 will include a 2015 membership to NRDHCA. Recycling partners will include Republic Services (accepting cardboard, aluminum cans, copper, plastic bags and other metals); ProShred (papers and documents); eGreen IT Solutions (computers, phones, old TVs and electronic batteries); MCSO (accepting drugs to be disposed of); Big Brothers & Sisters (usable household products and clothing); Deer Valley Recycling Center (metal recycling, non-ferrous alloys and electronic waste); Maricopa County (passenger tires, no rims).

Items not accepted: wax covered containers, light bulbs, pottery, window glass, Styrofoam packing peanuts, five gallon buckets, facial or toilet paper, paper towels or napkins, diapers, solid waste or hazardous waste.

For more information, visit www.nrdhca.org.

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The ACC Community Park will play host for Anthem Days, March 28-29, a premier showcase of the North Valley community. This free, family-friendly event takes place from 10am-4pm each day and will feature a business expo, carnival, craft vendors and live musical entertainment.

Other highlights of the two-day event include a food court/Rotary beer garden and a kid’s zone with inflatables; special events Saturday, including a salsa contest, Hoop Fest sponsored by OSR Physical Therapy and 6K run/walk; and a special Sunday egg hunt for kids, featuring the Hippity Hop Band.

The event is sponsored this year

by State Farm (Nanette McClellandMiller Agency), Phantom Realty, Vanguard Realty, ValleyCrest

The Daisy Mountain Rock and Mineral Club will host the 2015 Anthem Gem & Mineral Show Saturday, March 28, from 9am-5pm and Sunday, March 29, 2015 from 9am-4pm.

The family-friendly show will be held at Diamond Canyon School, 40004 North Liberty Bell Way, Anthem. Over 25 vendors will offer gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads and geodes. The show is planned to be the largest and best show in the North Phoenix area and will feature many of the gems and minerals found in Arizona. Tickets are $3 for adults; seniors and students are $2 and children five and under are free. Refreshments will be available for purchase.

A portion of this year’s ticket sales will be awarded to a Boulder Creek High School student who plans to pursue further study in Chrysocolla from Planet Mine the sciences.

“Hopefully, this scholarship is just the beginning,” says Ed Winbourne, club president. “This is the second year hosting the show and it’s our hope that as the club grows, and the show grows, we can give back more and more to the community.”

The club meets at 6:30pm, the first Tuesday of the month, excluding the months of July and August, at the Anthem Civic Building, 3701 West Anthem Way. For additional information, contact Winbourneat 978.460.1528 or ewinbourne@gmail.com.

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Presented by Thunderbird Artists, the 11th annual Fountain Hills Fine Art & Wine Affaire takes place March 13-15. The festival couples fine art and crafts with robust, imported and domestic wines, food, sweets and live musical entertainment.

Patrons will have the opportunity to enjoy the town’s namesake fountain while strolling throughout paintings on canvas, and mixed media, in addition to a number of other art mediums.

The featured artist is jewelry maker Julie Glassman-Hayde, who specializes in the lost art of cloisonné enamel, restoration of antique glass intaglios and incorporating the two into precious one-of-akind jewelry.

Live musical performances will feature Elijah Bossenbroek, Bob Culbertson, Tony de Grassi and Keith Johnson.

For $10, patrons will receive an engraved keepsake wineglass with six sampling tickets. Arizona Stronghold, Desert Diamond Distillery, PRP Wine, Schlossadler International, Sogno Toscano and others will have a broad array of fine wines for patrons sampling pleasure.

In addition to the many surrounding restaurants, patrons can enjoy cuisine by Andiamo Pizza, Cousins Maine Lobster and Grilled Addiction.

To satisfy the sweet tooth, Xocolatl will be serving chocolate truffles to really tempt the taste buds, while other vendors will be serving popcorn, Italian ices, homemade root beer and more.

The festival will take place on Avenue of the Fountains, between Saguaro Boulevard and La Montana, from 10am-5pm each day. Admission is $3 and free for Fountain Hills residents. Parking is free all weekend. For more information, call 480.837.5637 or visit www.thunderbirdartists.com.

Jewelry above by Judith Glassman-Hayde.

Tour d’Artistes Fourth Annual Studio Tour and Sale Innovative media will be featured with 28 artists and 14 studios in the fourth annual Fountain Hills Art League Tour d’ Artistes Studio Tour and Sale, March 6-8, from 10am-4pm.

This self-guided tour takes guests by the namesake fountain and through the scenic hills for which Fountain Hills is famous. It’s a chance to interact with local artists and view their work in their homes and studios. Artists will be demoing their media En Chuen Soo in studio. techniques throughout the Tour.

This is the first year visitors can attend without an admission charge. Maps can be downloaded on line at www.fountainhillsartleague.com or picked up from participating artists and businesses in Fountain Hills.

There will be a pre-tour reception Thursday, March 5, from 5-8pm at the Emerson Gallery, 16930 East Palisades Boulevard.

Artists and samples of their work will be featured at the reception.

For more information, visit www.fountainhillsartleague.com or call 480.837.3284.

St. Patrick’s Festival Head out to Fountain Park Sunday, March 15, as the world famous fountain turns emerald green at 1pm. The Fountain Hills St. Patrick’s Festival is a family-friendly event that will offer food, fun and music. The festival runs from 10am-6pm. The cost is $5 for adults; free for 21 and under.

For those who cannot make it out for the festival, celebrate the “wearin’ of the green” on St. Patrick’s Day Tuesday, March 17, when the fountain goes emerald at 12pm. For information, visit www.fh.az.gov.

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

Chandler, a 13-year-old who enjoys art, writing and rock music, is in need of “love, care and a good male role model.”

FOOTHILLS ANIMAL RESCUE PET OF THE MONTH

Harold

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Chandler is the kind of kid you hope will keep talking because you want to smile a little bit more as his imagination takes you through a world of inventions, rock music and art.

“I’m a young, intelligent, young man,” he says. “I like to draw, skateboard, listen to rock music and Legos.”

“Becoming an inventor is possibly going to be a big thing to me.

Sometimes, when I think of drawing, I have these weird ideas where I combine things together to make one big thing,” he says.

Chandler dreams about art, writing books, drafting buildings and discovering a place where he can be himself.

“The reason I like art so much is because it’s something fun that I like to do,” he says. “Whenever I’m bored, I just whip out a piece of paper and a pen and start drawing.”

He thinks the world needs a space for all types of talents to gather for creative collaboration.

“The kidatorium is going to be a big place for all kids to express their talents,” says Chandler. “That can include singing; that can include drawing, dance – you name any talent.”

Chandler, 13, entered the foster care system in 2012.

“Living in a group home, sometimes it can be sad because you’re away from your family and it can be happy. In case your position was terrible, it can be a better place because all of the staff cares about you and you have other clients that are near your age,” he says. “It can be brotherly to you or sisterly.”

He dreams of having caring parents, a brother and cats.

“What I specifically need is love, care and a good male role model,” he continues. “Because, in case I become a father, I’ll know how to act if I have a son or daughter.”

For information, call 602.254.2275 or visit www.aask-az.com.

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One-Year-Old Male Harold is one chill dude. He has plenty of positive attitude and loves to meet new people. Harold seems to get along with everyone and does not mind quiet dogs either. He would be good with kittens or playful cats as long as they do not beat him up or bully him. He would like to be with someone who does not mind playtime, cuddling and overall having a good time. Come down and meet Harold. Adoption fee is $75.

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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Children’s Museum Honors Math Instructor The Children’s Museum of Phoenix has nominated Allison Boley – Phoenix native, physics graduate student at ASU,and instructor of the Museum’s “Math Before You Can Add…Or Even Count” classes for children from birth to five years old – for the first annual Connect 2 STEM Innovation Award for Business presented by Cox Communications and the Arizona SciTech Festival (www.azscitech.com). Boley has taught at the Museum for five years.

“We want to recognize the great work Allison has done and the innovative way she is teaching math to parents and children at such a young age,” says Melanie Martin, Early Childhood Specialist at the Museum.

Boley wants children and parents to see the beauty of math in everyday life.

“I begin each class at the Children’s Museum by saying, ‘I really love math and it would make me very happy if you all learned to love math, too.’ It’s a privilege to make so many people’s first experience with math a positive one,” Boley says.

Connect 2 STEM awards in six categories will be presented in May. Win or lose, both Boley and the Children’s Museum of Phoenix hope the exposure will highlight the STEM opportunities at the Museum and inspire the next generation of math lovers.

For information, visit www.childrensmuseum ofphoenix.org or www.allisonboley.com.

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• At Black Mountain Elementary School, kindergartners experience Core Knowledge and Spanish Instruction (480.575.2101).

• At Desert Sun Academy, kindergartners learn in an academy setting, wear uniforms, learn Spanish and have hands-on interaction in a fully outfitted science lab (480.575.2901).

• At Desert Willow Elementary School, kindergartners can be entered into a lottery for Arizona’s first Spanish Immersion Program or attend typical kindergarten where their world language is through a Spanish Flex Program (480.575.2801).

• Horseshoe Trails kindergartners can choose from “A Touch of Immersion” where they have some instruction in Chinese or a typical kindergarten where they also have Chinese FLEX instruction and are introduced to horses in the HTES Corral (480.272.8501).

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CCUSD is enrolling kindergarteners for the 2015-16 school year at all five of our A rated and A+ awarded elementary schools. Black Mountain Elementary, Desert Sun Academy, Desert Willow Elementary, Horseshoe Trails Elementary and Lone Mountain Elementary School welcome parents to come and visit the school of their choice. In CCUSD, our schools have much to offer and DR. DEBBI BURDICK our kindergartens provide young learners with a fun, challenging and Superintendent safe environment for exploration, Cave Creek Unified School District creativity and learning.

• Lone Mountain Elementary immerses kindergartners into the STEM program— Science Technology, Engineering and Math.

The school provides technology tools, science lab, Lego lab and other STEM tools, as well as Chinese instruction for all learners (480.437.3001).

These are just a few of the programs and opportunities at our elementary schools. Come and check them out, meet our amazing and caring educators and see for yourself why CCUSD is number one in the Northeast Valley, number two in Maricopa County and number five out of 227 Arizona districts in academic achievement. For information, call 480.575.2000 or visit our website: www.ccusd93.org.

As always, I look forward to seeing you in our schools!

To contact Dr. Burdick, call 480.575.2000. For more information on the Cave Creek Unified School District, visit www.ccusd93.org.

Spring Choir Concert

Xavier College Preparatory will present its annual Spring Choir Concert Thursday, March 26, at 7pm on its campus. The theme will be “The Poet Sings,” and the concert will feature performances by Xavier’s nationally renowned Honor Choir,

its Freshwoman Choir and its graduating seniors. This event is free and open to the public. Xavier College Preparatory is located at 4710 North Fifth Street in Phoenix.

For additional information, call 602.277.3772 or visit www.xcp.org.

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Barrio Urbano

Go online now to get the recipe for Barrio Urbano’s Chilaquiles: news.CITYSunTimes.com.

The Valley’s stars of the culinary scene will gather at the hip, urban setting of Scottsdale Quarter (Scottsdale Road and Greenway), for a high-energy and upscale celebration of food and wine, at the fourth annual AZ Wine & Dine, hosted by the Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association, Thursday, April 2, from 5-8pm.

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This month, step into the kitchen of James Beard nominated chef, Silvana Salcido Esparza of Barrio Café and Barrio Urbano. Her recipe for Chilaquiles is a classic morning dish to spice up any weekend.

An authority on bold, regional Mexican cooking, chef Silvana Salcido Esparza has earned a gilded reputation since first opening her original Barrio Café on 16th Street and Thomas Road in Phoenix in 2002.

Known for her elevated cooking approach as much as her colorful bravado and fiery point-of-view, her latest vision, Barrio Urbano, is located inside The Yard Phoenix. Here, chef Esparza takes aim at a wider stage of her notable cooking style, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and of course, a serious cocktail program.

Barrio Urbano picks up where Esparza’s Barrio Café left off, pushing and blending the boundaries of what authentic Mexican cooking can be, with personality. From house-made everything, to incorporating exotic varieties of imported Mexican chile, Esparza continues to deliver bold flavors.

Born in Los Angeles, CA, Esparza grew up in nearby Merced, surrounded by the largest agricultural growing region in the world – the San Joaquin Valley. Raised in a family whose rich ancestral heritage dates back to medieval Spain where her family held court as the official pastry chefs for the country’s royal family, the Esparzas eventually emigrated to the New World, to Mexico, in the 1600s, and generations after, California. It was in the Los Angeles area that Esparza’s family legacy of cooking and pastry cemented again, becoming prominent local bakers.

Eventually finding her path to Arizona, Esparza herself took the family’s culinary baton, serving elevated Mexican cuisines with a flair all her own, now considered one of the best Mexican restaurants in the city.

Barrio Urbano is located at 5632 North 7th Street in Phoenix. For more information, call 602.287.9000 or visit www.barriourbanophx.com.

Fourth Annual AZ Wine & Dine

AZ Wine & Dine is a foodie fest that boasts 19 of the Valley’s top resort and hotel restaurants, plus several Scottsdale Quarter favorites and a selection of wine and craft beer. Each restaurant booth features a winery offering at least two different varietals that are beautifully paired with the delectable dishes, providing a perfect opportunity to discover new flavors and new favorites.

Entertainment will be provided by Shining Star Band and a silent auction will offer deals on vacation getaways and gift certificates from Scottsdale Quarter’s eclectically rich mix of specialty shops.

For information, call 602.604.0729 or visit www.azwineanddine.com.

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AROUND AROUND TOWN TOWN

Devoured Culinary Classic

Thru March 15

March 6

The Heiress

Companhia Portuguesa de Bailado Contemporarneo: Fado

Theatre Artists Studio www.thestudiophx.org; 602.765.0120 Thru March 29

27th Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival www.royalfaires.com/arizona March 3 – April 3

God’s Favorite Don Bluth Front Row Theatre www.donbluthfrontrowtheatre.com; 480.314.0841 March 4

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Jazz Divas 2015 Kerr Cultural Center www.asukerr.com; 480.596.2660

Scottsdale Arts District www.scottsdalegalleries.com; 480.990.8989

Mesa Arts Center

Musical Instrument Museum www.mim.org; 480.478.6000

March 14

Martin Sexton March 9

Phoenix Suns vs.

Golden State Warriors

Musical Instrument Museum March 14-15

Experience Ireland March 14-29

Girls Who Wear Glasses

Mesa Arts Center

Childsplay at Tempe Center for the Arts www.childsplay.org; 480.350.2822, x0

March 6-7

Musical Instrument Museum

March 10-11

Simply EPIK

Colin Hay

March 15

Mesa Arts Center www.mesaartscenter.com; 480.344.6500

Musical Instrument Museum

Evan Shinners: The Goldberg Sutra

March 6-8

Carnival of Illusion

March 5

March 8

Les Yeux Noirs

2Cellos

March 6-28

Fifth Annual Native Arts ArtWalk

March 14-15

The Intergalactic Nemesis: A Live Graphic Novel Experience

March 9

Symphony Hall www.phoenixsymphony.org

Great Arizona Puppet Theatre www.azpuppets.org; 602.262.2050

Phoenix Art Museum www.phxart.org; 602.257.1880

Symphony Hall

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

March 6-7

Jack Rabbit & The Desert Tortoise

Andy Warhol: Portraits

March 8

Sunday A’Fair

Barber’s Cello Concerto

Old Tucson www.oldtucson.com

March 4 – June 21

March 14-15

A Night at the Movies: Singin’ in the Rain

US Airways Center www.suns.com

Wild Wild West Steampunk Festival March 4-15

Arizona Biltmore www.carnivalofillusion.com

Musical Instrument Museum March 10-15

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

ASU Gammage www.asugammage.com

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

March 15

March 11

March 15

Phoenix Suns vs.

Minnesota Timberwolves

Phoenix Suns vs. New York Knicks US Airways Center

US Airways Center March 15 March 12

Audra McDonald Fox Tucson Theatre www.uapresents.org

March 7

Yuna

Paris In The Spring

Mesa Arts Center

Historic Downtown Glendale and Catlin Court www.visitglendale.com

Boyz II Men

René Marie

Livewire www.livewireaz.com

Musical Instrument Museum

March 7

March 12

March 16

Broadway Babes and Beaux March 5-8

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Phoenix Art Museum

Shakespeare at the Herberger

Phoenix Center for the Arts www.carolynenyonsingers.com

Marc Cohn

March 7

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Herberger Theater Center www.herbergertheater.org; 602.252.8497

24th Annual Blues Blast

March 5-8

Margaret T. Hance Park www.phoenixblues.org; 602.516.8870

Marvel Universe LIVE!

March 13

March 17

The Chieftains with Paddy Moloney Scottsdale Center or the Performing Arts

March 13

Music of Queen

March 18

Symphony Hall

San Francisco Opera: Grand Opera Cinema Series – Rigoletto

March 7

US Airways Center www.usairwayscenter.com

Don Williams

March 13

Phoenix Suns vs. Atlanta Hawks

March 5, 26,28

Celebrity Theatre www.celebritytheatre.com

US Airways Center

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Native Trails

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March 7

March 13-17

Brian Stokes Mitchell

Pot of Gold Music Festival

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Tempe Beach Park www.potofgoldmusicfestival.com

March 18-21

Spark! Mesa’s Festival of Creativity Mesa Arts Center

March 25-29

Peter Rabbit

19th Annual Arizona Bike Week

Great Arizona Puppet Theatre

WestWorld www.azbikeweek.com

March 19

Phoenix Suns vs.

New Orleans Pelicans

March 25 – May 17

Witness for the Prosecution

US Airways Center

Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre www.desertstages.org; 480.483.1664

March 20-22

Spring Plant Sale Festival

March 26 – April 12

Desert Botanical Gardens www.dbg.org

Romeo and Juliet Arizona Theatre Company at Herberger Theater Center www.arizonatheatre.org

March 20-21

Breaking Ground Festival Tempe Center for the Arts www.ticketforce.com

March 27

Phoenix Suns vs.

Portland Trail Blazers

March 20-21

US Airways Center

Momix: Alchemia Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

March 27

The Blues Hall of Fame Tour

March 21

Fifth Annual Carnaval Do Brazil The Press Room www.carnavalevent.com

Photo by Max Pucciariello

March 21 Musical Instrument Museum March 21-22

String Break with a Side of Science Musical Instrument Museum March 21-22

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts March 27-29

Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and More Symphony Hall March 27-29

12th Annual McDowell Mountain Music Festival Margaret T. Hance Park www.mmmf.net; 602.343.0453 March 27-29

51st Annual Arizona Scottish Highland Games

38th Annual Tempe Spring Festival of the Arts

Steel Indian School Park www.arizonascots.com

Mill Avenue www.tempefestivalofthearts.com

March 22

March 28

Phoenix Suns vs. Dallas Mavericks

The Hit Men Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

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March 29

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THE FEBRUARY WINNERS ARE...

• Tickets to dinner and a show to Arizona Broadway Theatre’s production of Les Misérables: Ray Maarouf of Scottsdale

• A pair of tickets to see Valley Youth Theatre’s production of The Musical Adventure of Flat Stanley: Pamela Siegal of Paradise Valley

• Tickets to ASU Kerr Cultural Center to Jazz Divas 2015: Phyllis Harrod of Scottsdale

• Tickets to see the Arizona Coyotes play the New Jersey Devils: Elaine Ong of Scottsdale

• A Family Four Pack to the 27th Annual Renaissance Festival: Bonnie Sisson of Scottsdale

SHOW US YOUR WINNING SMILE Dennis McNeeley, who won tickets to see the Arizona Coyotes play the Detroit Red Wings says, “This is me and my son D J at [the February 7] Coyote’s game. Thank you for the great seats. We had a great time!”

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MARCH CONTEST TICKET GIVEAWAY Celebrate Spring With These Great Giveaways! [ ] A pair of tickets to dinner and a show at Arizona Broadway Theatre to see Les Misérables, running through April 4 [ ] A pair of tickets to ASU Kerr Cultural Center to see Lee Robert and Friends, April 1 [ ] A pair of tickets to see Valley Youth Theatre’s production of The Musical Adventure of Flat Stanley, running April 10-19

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MTA Presents CATS Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) brings Andrew Lloyd Webber’s beloved musical based on T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats to the stage March 5-8. CATS tells the story, in song and dance, of the annual gathering of Jellicle cats at which time one special cat is selected to ascend to the Heaviside layer.

The cast, comprised of both ariZoni and NYA award winners and nominees ages 10 to adult, is led by the award-winning production staff, including Director and Choreographer Sherry Henderson, Producer and Co-Vocal Director Jackie Hammond and Co-Vocal Director Shawna Weitekamp.

“CATS is a brilliantly imaginative show – a magnificent combination of words, music and most of all dance!” says Henderson. “Come rejoice and watch as one by one, each of the cats tells their own story of being “chosen” as the special cat to be reborn.”

Performances take place at Musical Theatre of Anthem, 42323 North Vision Way. Tickets may be purchased online at www.musical theatreofanthem.org.

The Arizona Renaissance Festival celebrates its 27th season of merriment at its unique 30-acre theme park through March 29. The festival runs from 10am-6pm Saturdays and Sundays.

Visit new artisan shops filled with unique treasures, enjoy crazy village street shenanigans, try out people powered rides and sample the new Pleasure Feast menu – the family-friendly event offers lots of action and adventure.

For more information, call 520.463.2700 or visit www.renfestinfo.com.

I recently won tickets to see the Arizona Broadway Theater’s production of The King & I and it was a delightful time. A friend and I were treated to dinner and the show, both were very well done and we are already planning another visit there. Thank you, CITYSunTimes, your paper is one of the most informative and entertaining ones around the Valley. You all do a great job!

Winning the tickets from your January contest was just an added bonus.” ~ January We Love Our Readers Giveaway contest winner, Jayne Carroll

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Fundraising Event Harold’s Corral will host the Foothills Animal Rescue’s (FAR) annual gathering of friends, food and fun for four-legged guests who need homes. Enjoy pasta, cupcakes, balloon pops, silent auction and live music at the Pasta for Paws event April 2 from 6-9pm. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the FAR Adoption Center or online beginning March 1 online at www.foothillsanimal.org.

Those who would like to donate silent auction items or gift certificates for the balloon pop prizes may contact Eddie Nichols at 602.326.8510 or eddie.nichols@foothillsanimal.org.

Art Detour, the first event to link the Downtown Phoenix arts community, returns for its 27th year March 7-8. The two-day celebration invites Valley residents and visitors to meet the artists, arts entrepreneurs and businesses that contribute to a thriving downtown Phoenix. Artlink, Inc. produces the event in partnership with Downtown Phoenix arts districts and destinations that participate in and contribute to the arts community.

With a map in hand, the public is invited take to the streets to explore working artists’ private studios, standing galleries, “pop-ups,” unique art spaces and colorful murals. There will also be special neighborhood-specific celebrations on both Saturday and Sunday to add to the fun. From 11am-5pm on both days, Artlink will provide free tours with Ollie the Trolley. On-board docents will guide visitors to destinations, highlighted as dots on the map, as the trolley makes stops in Roosevelt Row, Grand Avenue and other locations, providing a unique opportunity to enjoy the fun, festival environment.

Restaurants and bars will provide special offers to those who wear Art Detour 27 stickers picked up at the arts destinations. In addition, patrons can get a preview taste of the downtown arts scene at the March First Friday event, March 6 from 6-10pm.

There will be four park-and-ride hubs where visitors can park, pick up a map, ask questions, and hop on a trolley to explore the full spectrum of arts activities and events along the route. These hubs will be located at the Burton Barr Public Library, Oasis on Grand, CityScape and Arizona Center. For more information, visit www.artlinkphoenix.com/art-detour.

Diamond Bloom Blossoms At Western Spirit Visitors to Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, the city’s newest public attraction which opened its doors in January, will be greeted by Diamond Bloom, a large-scale, outdoor sculptural piece created by artist Curtis Pittman and commissioned by Scottsdale Public Art. The dynamic work of art embraces the walkway that leads from the museum’s public garage to its formal entrance, the Scottsdale Charros Gateway Foyer. Visitors can literally walk through the sculpture en route to and from the museum.

“What’s so great about Scottsdale Public Art is they have open arms to emerging artists like me,” says Pittman. “I owe them so much for selecting my proposal out of some 60 applicants for this commission. I would like Diamond Bloom to be a catalyst to action, drawing people from one area to the next. It will act as a transition – a function, in a lot of ways, of how people will interact with this public space. It was important for me that the work itself have some interactive qualities and a sense of functional purpose.”

Fabricated by Magnum Architectural Inc. of Phoenix, Diamond Bloom employs steel, brass, and dichoric glass to evoke the natural shapes of cacti and other desert plants. The sculpture’s glass elements capture sunlight to cast prismatic reflections onto the pavement and museum buildings by day.

At night it is illuminated by a system of 14 flood and spotlights located in and around the sculpture.

Scottsdale’s Museum of the West is located at 3830 North Marshall Way. For more information, call 480.686.9539 or visit www.scottsdalemuseumwest.org.

Caregiving Lecture To Be Held Free Stroke Seminar, Health Screenings Abrazo Health’s Phoenix Baptist Hospital is presenting a free stroke awareness seminar and free health screenings March 12.

The seminar is being held to raise awareness about stroke, which is the number four cause of death in the United States, killing nearly 129,000 people a year. Someone in the U.S. has a stroke once every 40 seconds, according to the American Stroke Association.

Physician presentations will be from 6-7pm. They include: • Dr. Ahmed El-Gengaihy, a board-certified vascular neurologist, will discuss stroke statistics, stroke risk factors, prevention, management, different types of stroke and symptoms.

• Dr. Robert Cooney, a board-certified radiologist, will explain the importance of acting “F.A.S.T’’ if you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms, how to treat stroke, why time is important, what to expect after a stroke and recurrent stroke prevention.

After the lectures, health experts will provide educational materials and answer questions about stroke and diabetes. They also will provide free screenings for heart rate, blood pressure and body mass index and discuss individualized stroke risks with participants. Refreshments will be served.

The activities will be in the hospital’s Arlene Copley Wellness Center located in the South Building on the hospital campus, 2000 West Bethany Home Road. For more information, go to www.abrazohealth.com/pbhstroke. Registration is required. Call 855.292.9355 to reserve a seat.

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Banner Sun Health Research Institute (BSHRI) and Banner Alzheimer’s Institute (BAI) continue free educational lecture series, Giving People Strategies (GPS) for Caregiving, with a March 13 class titled, “Staying Me: Maintaining a Sense of Self through Dementia & Parkinson’s disease.”

Having positive caregiver health and well-being is an essential part of caregiving. Dementia experts Susy Favaro, LCSW, and Lori Nisson, LCSW, will provide a variety of ideas and solutions to help caregivers restore balance and maintain a sense of self during the caregiving process. Event space is limited and reservations are required.

The lecture will be held at Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 East Mayo Boulevard in Phoenix, from 10:30am-12pm. To register, call 602.230.2273.

For information, visit www.banner alz.org or www.bannershri.org.

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The 57th Annual Cactus Antique Airplane Fly-In takes place March 6-7 at the Casa Grande Airport.

Hosted by the Arizona Antique Aircraft Association, with emphasis placed on aircraft of yesteryear. The cost is $5 or $10 per car and takes place from 8am-5pm. For additional information, call 480.987.5516 or visit www.cactusflyin.org.

The 38th Annual Arizona State Open Chili Championship will tempt the taste buds March 7 at Ed Hooper Park, in traditional chili cook-off style. Celebrate Casa Grande’s unique hometown charm, southwestern Arizona zest for fun and incredible winter weather. The cook-off takes place from 10am-6pm. For additional information, call 520.560.2256 or visit www.azchiliopen.com.

Explore a treasure trove of art at the Eighth Annual Fine Art Explosion March 7-8 at Peart Park. Sponsored by the Casa Grande Valley Fine Arts Association, guests will enjoy more than 70 fine artists from

throughout the Southwest, also music streaming through the majestic century old eucalyptus trees all weekend. Hours are Saturday 9am-5pm, and Sunday 9am-4pm. For more information, call 520.705.1343 or visit www. southwesternpremierartists.com.

The 59th Annual Pinal County Fair comes to town March 18-22 with traditional fair-time contests, displays, live entertainment, arts and crafts, auto displays, car races, 4H and FFA livestock, animal exhibits, carnival rides, petting zoo and more. The cost is Continued, page 67

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Located in Pinal County, Casa Grande is situated between Phoenix and Tucson. It was originally founded in 1879 as a mining town. There are many places to go and things to do in Casa Grande – from the Paramount Theatre, built in 1929 – to the Casa Grande Promenade – offering a dynamic mix of department stores and specialty shops. This month, a number of special events bring the opportunity to discover a real flavor of the area.

$4-8. The fair runs from 10am11pm. Call 520.723.7881 or visit www.pinalfairgrounds.com for more information.

Visitors to Casa Grande will also be able to explore the Downtown Street Scene each month. The next event is April 7– the monthly theme in April is “Feria: Latin Spring Festival.” Events take place at Main Street Alley and Historic Florence Street and include classic car show, exhibitors, live entertainment, beer garden, merchants and restaurants open late. The event is free and runs from 5:30-9pm. For information, call 520.836.8744 or visit www.cgmainstreet.org.

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The 2015 Arivaca Film Festival takes place at Arivaca Community Center March 6-7. This showcase is for films and digital media that embody the artistic spirit of the independent filmmaker from insightful documentaries to creative short films. The event focuses on works of Arizona filmmakers and visual media artists from the desert Southwest, but also present unique and relevant films from around the world. This year, enjoy films about Ruby, Arizona on Friday; features films from the “Arizona 100 Centennial Films,” will be presented on Saturday. The free event runs 6:30-9pm on Friday and 12-9pm on Saturday. For more information, visit www.arivacafilmfestival.com.

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Spring Concerts In Sierra Vista Open Range

The Arizona Folklore Preserve (AFP) continues its spring schedule of performances this month. Tucked off the beaten path in Ramsey Canyon, the AFP offers a rustic, yet comfortable, theater seating just 60 guests. The space also boasts excellent acoustics and a state-of-the art sound system. Beverages and snacks are available for purchase to enjoy during the performance.

Upcoming performances include:

• March 7-8: Michael Grande • March 14-15: Allan Chapman • March 21-22: Dolan Ellis – “Arizona Characters I Have Known” • March 28-29: Open Range • April 4-5: Call of the West • April 11-12: Horse Crazy

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• April 25-26: Dolan Ellis – “Springtime in Arizona” Dolan Ellis

Operated in partnership with the University of Arizona Sierra Vista and staffed entirely by volunteers, the AFP is a 501(c)3 organization.

Now in its 17th season, the AFP’s mission is to collect, present and preserve the songs, stories, legends, myths, and western poetry of the State of Arizona.

Doors open at 1pm, with performances starting at 2pm. For reservations, call 520.378.6165, or e-mail reservations@arizonafolklore. com. Admission is $15 for adults and $6 for children 17 and under.

For information, www arizona folklore.com or call 520.378.6165.

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Fire Department Holds CERT Training Daisy Mountain Fire Department will present Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training for eight consecutive Thursday evenings beginning March 5, from 7-10pm. All eight sessions must be attended in order to receive a certificate of completion. There will also be a ninth evening of class for anyone who needs to make up a missed class.

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Developed by the Department of Homeland Security for Local Community Preparedness, this 24 hours of training is provided free of charge. This class is tailored to the Phoenix area and more specifically, the Daisy Mountain communities. Training is open to anyone who is at least 18 years old. Space is limited.

The training will be held at Daisy Mountain Fire Department Station 141, 43814 North New River Road in New River. For more information, send an email paul.schickel@dmfd.org or call 623.695.1424 for more information.

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