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Arizona Restaurant Week Returns rizona Restaurant Association’s Spring Arizona Restaurant Week (ARW) returns this month. During Spring ARW, more than 100 participating restaurants will offer a three-course prix-fixe menu, allowing food lovers to experience the height of culinary talent of chefs statewide. Spring Restaurant Week helps give restaurants a needed boost before the summer months – and it allows diners a chance to eat their way around town – a tasty “win-win.” Participating restaurants are not only known for their exceptional cuisine, they also spare no expense to give diners an extraordinary culinary experience. “Diners embrace our restaurant weeks and it’s so gratifying to see,” says Arizona Restaurant Association president and CEO Steve Chucri. “From tacos, to pizza to fine dining and everything in between, ARW is a special time of year.” With more than $11 billion in projected revenue for Arizona eateries in 2016, one of Arizona Restaurant Week’s goals is to position Arizona as one of the top culinary destinations in the nation by increasing awareness of the more than 8,500 dining opportunities available as well as stimulate business and revenue for restaurants throughout the state. Newly opened restaurants Quill Creek Café at Grayhawk Golf Club, Drexyl and Inde Fusion are first time participants in ARW and they join long-time participating restaurants like Fogo de Chao, Liberty Market, Posh, White Chocolate Grill

and many other restaurants already on the docket. Presented by BMW North Scottsdale, the 10 nights of epic dining adventure will happen May 20-29. Arizona diners can find participating restaurants and their respective menus at www.arizonarestaurantweek.com.

Wine, Dine & Celebrate Mom (And Dad Too!)

With Mother’s Day in May, and Father’s Day just around the corner, it’s a perfect time to get out and explore the many culinary delights that the Valley has to offer. Spring Arizona Restaurant is May 20-29, but area foodies can warm up their collective palates with a number of delicious dining options and explorations of culinary delights – for Mother’s Day and beyond. Find more in Scottsdale, page 6; North Phoenix, page 14; and Food & Wine, page 45. Photo: Jennifer’s Restaurant + Bar

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INDEX

Wishing You A Happy Mother’s Day & Mindful Memorial Day

EDITOR’S PICKS

Publisher Emeritus Hope H. Ozer Editor-in-Chief Kathryn M. Miller

“A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.”

Creative Director Jenifer Lee

– Joseph Campbell

Assistant to the Publisher Darlene Keberle

I would like to say “thank you” to all of the hard working moms out there. It’s not always the easiest of jobs – but the benefits are awesome! And this year, as we celebrate Mother’s Day and recognize Memorial Day, let’s keep those mothers (and fathers) who have lost a child in military service in the front of our minds. They are heroes, too. Until next month…all my best,

Gingger Shankar

Kathryn M. Miller, Editor-in-Chief kathryn@CITYSunTimes.com

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MAYOR LANE WRITES... Keeping Scottsdale Safe This Summer By Mayor W.J. “Jim” Lane

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Summer is here, ushering in a dangerous time for Scottsdale’s scenic desert and nearby structures. High temperatures dry out vegetation, which provides fuel for wildfires. With planning and perseverance, however, it is possible to reduce this threat to our homes, MAYOR City of Scottsdale community and our fragile desert. Please take these steps to protect property from a 480.312.3111 www.scottsdaleaz.gov wildland fire: • Create a 30-foot defensible safety zone around individual homes and properties by removing flash fuels, thinning overgrown vegetation in these defensible space areas, and removing dry and dead vegetation around the home.

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• Manage the vegetation fuel load by initially focusing on and removing invasive plants, especially around permanent residential structures. • Trim the lower branches on trees, up to 4ft to 6ft from the desert floor and remove overgrown branches from the roof and patio areas of the home. • Address and remove the accumulation of dead branches or leaves, especially near structures. • Do not keep flammable items or allow excessive foliage to collect underneath wooden decks and other combustible overhangs. • Keep eaves, gutters, and roofs clear of leaves and combustible debris. • Keep a garden hose connected to exterior hose bibs and available for use. • Be keenly aware of potential ignition sources like fireplaces, BBQ grills, improper disposal of smoking materials and fireworks. If you believe you see a wildfire incident, call 911 immediately while the fire is still small and before you take action yourself. Get more wildland safety tips from the Scottsdale Fire Department. Visit www.scottsdaleaz.gov and search “wildland fire prevention.” Scottsdale residents can schedule a free wildland safety inspection by calling 480.312.FIRE (3473).

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Pamper Mom With The Gift Of Relaxation

Executive Chef Charles Wiley

This Mother’s Day, Joya Spa offers two exclusive packages perfect for her. Between the Mother’s Ultimate Relaxation Package, which combines an 80-minute signature massage, 50-minute custom facial and a hydrating manicure or pedicure and the Mom & Me Spa Treatment consisting of a 50-minute classic massage or 50-minute vitamin C brightening facial, anti-fatigue stone pedicure and lunch on Joya Terrace, she is sure to be satisfied with one of Joya’s revitalizing treatments. After her treatment, steam rooms, whirlpools, saunas and lounges are available exclusively to spa guests to give her complete relaxation. Omni Resort & Spa at Montelucia is located at 4949 East Lincoln Drive in Scottsdale. For Spa reservations, call 480.627.3020.

Join ZuZu at Hotel Valley Ho each month for craft brews paired with hors d’oeuvres and a special three-course menu. SanTan Brewing is the special guest at the upcoming evening of craft beer, inspired dishes and culinary conversation – Thursday, May 12. Founded in 2007, SanTan has established a reputation as one of Arizona’s best craft breweries and is known for its Southwesternstyle ales. Executive Chef Charles Wiley and the brew master will be on hand to discuss the evening’s fare, including four brews, hors d’oeuvres, Butter Poached Prawns, Crispy Asian Salmon and Peach Cobbler with salted caramel ice cream. The reception starts at 6pm, with dinner at 6:30pm. The cost is $42 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are required and can be made at 480.421.7997. Hotel Valley Ho is located at 6850 East Main Street in Scottsdale. For more information, visit www.hotelvalleyho.com.

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Dayton Fowler Grafman Atrium will play host to AJ’s Summer Wine Spectacular Tasting Event, Saturday, May 21, from 2-4:30pm. This is a perfect opportunity to discover new wines with friends in a fun, entertaining setting, while supporting the arts. The annual celebration features tastings of more than 40 exceptional wines of value, all personally rated and selected by AJ’s cellar masters, who will be available to provide their expert recommendations for wine and food pairings. Tastings will be complemented with gourmet specialties from AJ’s, including artisan breads and cheeses, shrimp cocktail, sushi, delectable sweets and more. Guests will enjoy live music and a silent auction offering wines and other items from AJ’s and its partners. Proceeds benefit the programs and arts education initiatives of the nonprofit Scottsdale Cultural Council. Tickets are $40 ($35 for Members). For information, call 480.499.8587 or visit www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org.

Join the ALS Association Arizona Chapter June 11 to help raise money and awareness for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The eighth annual Bite Nite will showcase some of the Valley’s hottest restaurants, such as North Italia and The Greene House competing for the “Best Bite” of the night award, where guests vote through text. Guests can partake in live and silent auctions, purchase $50 mystery boxes and enjoy entertainment. Money raised from this event will go toward patient and family services, community outreach and research. Yearly expenses for those living with ALS averages $200,000. Bite Night 2016 will be held at Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, 6902 East Greenway Parkway in Scottsdale, from 6-10pm. Tickets are $150 per person or $1,500 per table, which includes 10 tickets. Tickets must be purchased by June 9, and can be purchased on the Bite Nite website at www.bitenite.org. For information on the ALS Association Arizona Chapter, visit www.alsaz.org.

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Celebrate Derby Day At Bevvy Grab a favorite derby hat and the nattiest attire for the Kentucky Derby at the Bevvy in Scottsdale. Housed in the heart of Scottsdale’s entertainment district, the Bevvy is hosting a blowout Kentucky Derby party Saturday, May 7. Get in on all the action with onsite off-track-betting, as well as watch (and hear) the race on the 30-plus flat-screen TVs. Other Derby-themed festivities include contests for “Best Hat,” “Best Dressed” (male and female) with winners receiving prizes. Bevvy’s wait staff will also be dressed to the nines, decked out from head to toe in traditional Kentucky Derby garb, while Bevvy itself will be draped with racing silks, or elaborate, colorful decorative fabrics and gorgeous flowers to make guests feel as if they are at the Derby itself. Last but not least, Bevvy will be expanding their patios into a “Woodford Lounge,” which will provide extra seating and mobile bars. Plus, in celebration of the Derby, the Bevvy will be mixing up special Kentucky Derby cocktails for the day featuring Woodford Reserve bourbon. These reserve cocktails are specials for the Derby and include the official drink of the Derby, the Classic Mint Julep, plus unique julep variations including Candied Julep and Enchanted Julep. Plus, the Bevvy will be serving up their signature menu of gastro-pub favorites for the Derby. After the Race, stick around as the Bevvy will be showing the Alvarez/Khan fight on the big screens. For reservations, call 602.628.7614. Doors open at 11am Derby Day. Bevvy is located at 4420 North Saddlebag Trail in Scottsdale. For more information, call 480.525.9300 or visit www.bevvyaz.com.

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For those who are dog lovers, now may be a great time to follow a career as a dog trainer – whether it’s a first occupation or a second career after retirement. The U.S. Department of Labor projects that the employment of animal care and service workers, and specifically animal trainers, will continue to grow at an 11 percent rate until at least 2022, faster than many other occupations. To meet the need of this growing occupation, Arizona Dog Sports of Paradise Valley recently launched its Arizona Dog Smart Academy. This new dog training academy program offers hands-on, small class training for anyone who wishes to delve into the world of working with dogs. “After successfully training thousands of dog owners to work with their pets over the past eight years, we launched our dog academy,” explains Layne Kizler, owner of AZ Dog Sports. “We have a year-round, 4,000-squarefoot, air conditioned facility in Paradise Valley as well as three outdoor locations around the Valley used October through May. Our Learning Academy for dog professionals is unique because our instructors and participants are using a multitude of teaching techniques. Most programs for dog training are now online only. We offer hands-on experience, which we believe makes all the difference in a complete learning experience for the students.” The program consists of learning modules with a four- or eight-week curriculum that includes lectures, guest speakers and multi-media learning, as well as field trips and hands-on training with rescue dogs. “In addition to teaching individuals the skills to be professionals in the world of dogs, our instruction provides a solid foundation for trainers, pet sitters, dog walkers, doggy daycare providers, shelter and rescue staff, people who want to foster dogs, and those who just want to be able to better communicate with dogs,” Kizler says. For information, call 602.237.6775 or visit www.azdogsports.com.

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Rotary Fundraiser Supporting Soldier’s Best Friend A Success

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The Rotary Club of Scottsdale North held a fundraiser for Soldier’s Best Friend (SBF) in March, and raised more than $14,000, which will be doubled through a matching grant to the organization. The North Scottsdale, Cave Creek and Carefree communities were very generous with donations for the silent and live auctions, as well as the raffle. The funds raised will help Soldier’s Best Friend continue to pair U.S. Military Veterans living with PTSD or Traumatic Brain Injury with service or Therapeutic Companion Dogs, most of which are rescued from local shelters. The event was held in the General Store Patio. Live music throughout the evening was provided by the band The Last Straw. John Burnham, DVM, president and founder of Soldier’s Best Friend, spoke to the attendees and introduced a U.S. Veteran and his Therapeutic Companion Dog who spoke about his experiences and his gratitude to SBF. For more information about Scottsdale North Rotary Club or Soldier’s Best Friend, visit www.rotaryscottsdalenorth.org or www.soldiersbestfriend.org.

Spring Tea At La Casa de Cristo The Girlfriends Ministry at La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church, Scottsdale, will host a Spring Tea from 9:30-11:30am Saturday, May 7, at the church, 6300 East Bell Road, Scottsdale. The guest speaker will be Pastor Susan Ramsay, the newest member of the pastoral staff at La Casa de Cristo. Her topic will be “How Does Your Life Weave Into God’s Story?” Tickets are $15. Childcare is available for $5 per child. For more information, contact Jennine Ulibarry Pastor Susan Ramsay at 480.948.1234.

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In celebration of the three-year anniversary of its opening, which occurred over Memorial Day weekend in 2013, Butterfly Wonderland will host a number of fun and exciting events and activities throughout the month of May. In addition to celebrating its own three-year anniversary, Butterfly Wonderland Green Common Birdwing will be hosting events and offering specials in honor of some very important people in all of our lives – moms. A “Mommy & Me Mother’s Day Celebration” will be held May 8 from 9am-5pm. On this special day, groups with one adult and up to three children between the ages of two and 17 receive 20 percent off admission. Mom’s receive a special, complimentary gift. On May 21, enjoy a “Waking up with the Butterflies Photography Workshop” from 8:30-9:30am. Guests are invited to Butterfly Wonderland before it opens to the public, for a quiet hour photographing the butterflies as they awake or catch that perfect photo of a new species. Also held May 21, from 11am-3pm, enjoy “Concerts in the Conservatory,” and experience the magic of watching butterflies dance along to classical, Native American and other musical stylings Over Memorial Weekend, May 28-30, from 9am-5pm daily, Butterfly Wonderland will be abuzz featuring a bounce house for kids, kid’s games and story time in the courtyard, complimentary face painting, pictures with the Butterfly Princess, live entertainment, food trucks and more. Butterfly Wonderland is located at 9500 East Via de Ventura in Scottsdale. For more information, call 480.800.3000 or visit www.butterflywonderland.com.

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Author Event: Escape To Scotland With New Outlander-Inspired Novel Diana Gabaldon, author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Outlander series, and KC Dyer, author of Finding Fraser, will appear together May 5 from 7-8pm at The Poisoned Pen Bookstore 4014 North Goldwater Boulevard in Scottsdale. The authors will discuss Finding Fraser, Dyer’s Outlander inspired book about a young woman who

goes off to Scotland in search of her dream man: the fan favorite – but fictional – star of Outlander, Jamie Fraser. On the cusp of 30, Emma Sheridan is desperately in need of a change. After a string of failed relationships, she can admit that no man has ever lived up to her idea of perfection: the Scottish fictional star of romantic fantasies the world over –

James Alexander Malcolm MacKenzie Fraser. Her ideal man might be ripped from the pages of a book, but Emma hopes that by making one life-altering decision she might be able to turn fiction into fact. After selling all her worldly possessions, Emma takes off for Scotland with nothing but her burgeoning travel blog to confide in. But as she scours the country’s rolling green hills and crumbling castles, Emma discovers that in searching for her own Jamie Fraser, she just might find herself. For information, call 480.947.2974 or visit www.poisonedpen.com.

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Chamber Hosts Annual Tres Amigos Mixer & More

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The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce will host its once-a-year joint mixer, Los Tres Amigos, along with the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce and the Tempe Chamber of Commerce. This is the only event that brings all three chambers together in a single location for an unparalleled exposure opportunity. The evening is hosted free of charge courtesy of the Scottsdale, Greater Phoenix and Tempe Chamber members. Guests must be a member of one of the three chambers in order to attend this free event. Los Tres Amigos will be held May 11 from 5-7pm at Scottsdale Performing Arts Center, 7380 East Second Street, Scottsdale. Also this month is the History Hall of Fame, held May 12, from 6-9pm at Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch, 7700 East McCormick Parkway. The Past Presidents’ Council of the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce invites guests to honor three individuals, a local company and a non-profit organization at the annual Scottsdale’s History Hall of Fame Dinner. Over the past 22 years, the Council has inducted 122 past and present Scottsdale leaders and 22 organizations into Scottsdale’s History Hall of Fame. Inductees have contributed immeasurably to the rich heritage of Scottsdale, dating back to its modern-day founding in 1888 by Army Chaplain Winfield Scott. Both members and guests are welcome to attend. For additional information, visit www.scottsdalechamber.com.

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MAYOR STANTON WRITES...

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By Mayor Greg Stanton

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My fifth State of the City Address was an opportunity to highlight our progress on increasing exports to Mexico, growing the city’s bioscience and innovation sectors and creating thousands of high-paying jobs. The results of our collective efforts show that Phoenix is truly leading the way on Arizona’s economic recovery. Today, our city is stronger than ever before. Through wise investments and by working together, not only have we made our city strong, but we are making our state stronger. We’ve done this by charting a bold course to create an MAYOR City of Phoenix economy focused on exports and rooted in innovation. And our efforts are paying off. 602.262.7111 www.phoenix.gov This year alone – just since January 1 – we’ve created 8,000 new quality jobs and our unemployment rate has dropped to 4.6 percent. That’s nearly a full point lower than the rest of the state and the lowest we’ve seen in Phoenix in eight years. These aren’t the only numbers that showcase our recent successes: Since 2012, the Phoenix region has doubled exports to Mexico, a growing sector of our economy that supports more than 90,000 jobs throughout the state. In the last five years, there has been more than $4 billion of investment in the city’s central core. Midtown’s commercial vacancy rate has dropped by nearly 50 percent in less than two years. By 2025, we expect the downtown biomedical campus will produce an economic impact of more than $3 billion every year – and that figure could go even higher. Phoenix attracted two new corporate headquarters over the last four months. And we’re diversifying our economy with 12,000 new tech jobs in just three years. I’d say these numbers speak for themselves. These outcomes show that we can make a real difference at the city level. And I’m going to continue to do everything I can to build on that momentum and create an economy and a future that is worthy of our people and of our kids. Phoenix will continue to lead – on innovation and trade, on doing right by our veterans and doing our part to fight climate change, on protecting our water supply, on education, public safety and so much more. See Mayor Stanton Writes, page 15

Mother’s Day At The Market The Market by Jennifer’s Restaurant + Bar will present a special Mother’s Day menu Sunday, May 8, from 9am-5pm. The day will include live jazz from Bridget Maynes and Auggie Mendoza from 11am-3pm. The Mothers’ Day menu is $65/pp – details can be found online. The Market by Jennifer’s Restaurant + Bar is located at 3603 East Indian School Road, Suite A, in Phoenix. For more information, call 602.626.5050 or visit www.themarketphx.com.

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Celebrate Mom At Phoenix City Grille Phoenix City Grille (PCG), located at 16th Street and Bethany Home Road in North Phoenix, will once again celebrate Mother’s Day this year with brunch and dinner specials on Sunday, May 8. A 15-year tradition at PCG, all moms who dine at PCG will receive a complimentary carnation. PCG is also offering $5 Mimosa’s and Bloody Mary’s during brunch, which is served every Sunday from 10am-3pm. Executive Chef Rory Hewitt’s Sunday brunch and dinner menus incorporate a variety of entrées that he rotates on a regular basis utilizing fresh ingredients from local farmers and vendors whenever possible. Some of Chef Hewitt’s brunch entrées include house favorites like chilaquiles (red or green) featuring yellow corn tortilla strips, choice of salsa verde or guajillo sauce, with black beans, salsa fresca, queso panela and fried egg and four different kinds of eggs benedict, served with fresh fruit and brunch potatoes. PCG’s dinner menu features small plates, salads, sandwiches, burgers and entrées like cedar planked salmon seasoned with citrus and horseradish accompanied by citrus marinated roasted beet salad and lemon aioli dipping sauce. And a wood grilled center cut grilled beef tenderloin filet with grilled asparagus and horseradish mashed potatoes and red wine mushroom sauce. Complete menus are available online at www.phoenixcitygrille.com. Reservations for Mother’s Day are recommended. Call 602.266.3001.

Mayor Stanton Writes, continued from page 14 Here are some of the new initiatives and announcements I made in this year’s address: • An Innovation District: Innovation Districts are emerging all over the world in leading metropolitan areas where research facilities, education institutions and close-knit networks of entrepreneurs can work together and multiply commercialization. We’re going to designate an Innovation District in our urban core – the area with the most potential – and build a focused economic development strategy to maximize new business and opportunity. • “Smart Gigabit Community”: Through a new collaboration with U.S. Ignite and Cox Communications, Phoenix has been selected as a “Smart Gigabit Community.” This public-private partnership is going to give Phoenix app developers exciting new tools to enhance the lives of our residents. • The Armory: Downtown Phoenix will soon be home to The Armory – the nation’s first facility solely dedicated to providing resources and services for veteran entrepreneurs. We’re going to make Phoenix the epicenter for “vetrepreneurship.”

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Mark the calendar for Saturday, May 21, as North Valley Symphony Orchestra performs its final concert of the season, “American Freedoms.” The concert is a celebration of the freedoms guaranteed by our country, which will feature composer Robert Russell-Bennett’s “The Four Freedoms.” This piece was inspired by Franklin D. Roosevelt’s famous 1941 speech, and the four Norman Rockwell paintings depicting Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Worship, Freedom from Want and Freedom NVSO Music Director, from Fear. The concert also includes Kay’s collage of Kevin Kozacek well-known Sousa marches in “Stars and Stripes Ballet Suite,” Wilhousky’s stirring rendition of the “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” with guest chorus Sounds of the Southwest Singers, and Gould’s “American Salute.” “This concert is the perfect opportunity to expose friends, relatives and youngsters to classical music that is entertaining and easy to enjoy,” says the orchestra conductor Maestro Kevin Kozacek. “It certainly is a concert you won’t want to miss.” Additionally, the winner of the annual Summerford Violin Concerto Competition will perform the audition piece, Mozart’s “Violin Concerto in D Major, Mvmt 1.” This is the fourth year that local luthier Jody Summerford is donating a handcrafted violin to a talented member of the North Valley Symphony Orchestra (NVSO) youth orchestras. Summerford is providing one of his violins, valued at well over $3,000 to a deserving student that is planning on continuing a career in music. The concert will be held at North Canyon High School’s Center of Performing Arts, 1700 East Union Hills Drive. The concert begins at 7pm. For more information, visit www.northvalleysymphony.org.

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• Phoenix Biomedical Campus Incubator: We’re partnering with the University of Arizona to launch an incubator on the biomedical campus. With support from the top-ranked entrepreneurship program at the Eller College of Management, this incubator will bring the experience and know-how to scale companies in the health care, medical device and bio-startup industries. • Skillful Initiative: Through a partnership with the City, ASU, LinkedIn and the Markle Foundation, we have launched the Skillful Initiative to train workers for tech-focused or advanced manufacturing jobs, and match them with employers. During my time as mayor, we’ve been met with unprecedented challenges. But each time, our city and our City Council has risen to the occasion and we continue to lead Arizona’s recovery. We’re going to keep pushing forward.

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PVCC Concerts In May The Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC) Center for the Performing Arts hosts a number of events throughout the month that highlight the talents of its students and other community members. The month of May kicks off with three opportunities to enjoy live music in the North Valley. First up, the Jazz Ensembles Concert will be held Tuesday, May 3, at 7pm. The concert will include Shadow Mountain High School and other invitees. The PVCC Classical Ensembles Concert will be held Thursday, May 5, at 7:30pm. The Commercial Music Program Showcase will be held Friday, May 6, at 7:30pm. The Commercial Music Program at PVCC provides an opportunity to the participating bands to perform live in a number of venues, to be critiqued by professional musicians and for select groups to receive free recording time in the school’s recording facilities. The Center for the Performing Arts is located at 34th Street and Union Hills at the east end of the campus of Paradise Valley Community College. All of the concerts listed are free. For more information on these and other concerts, call 602.787.7738 or visit www.paradisevalley.edu/cpa.

The Perfect Gift May Also Be A Wise Investment It’s been said that diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but they can also be a wise investment. Over the centuries, diamonds have increased steadily in value. Precious and romantic, they are sought after by people around the world. Diamonds provide tremendous sentimental value as well as represent portable wealth – a legacy gift that can worn by loved ones and be passed down through generations. When fine diamonds are acquired near or below global wholesale, value they can become a great investment. With proper GIA certification, purchasers are assured a stable base value recognized among all jewelry dealers. The closer one buys to the wholesale source, the better the investment. Indra Jhaveri from AMI Diamond in North Phoenix has been a master jeweler for more than 30 years – descending from seven generations of fine jewelers from India, one of the world’s leading producers of high equality cut diamonds. Because Jhaveri can tap the wholesale source of rare and GIA certified diamonds, he can offer investment grade jewels at discount prices – at 60 to 80 percent off retail value. Jhaveri’s close family ties within India provides a significant investment advantage for his customers. India has become a giant in the diamond industry. It is also an excellent region for fine diamond sourcing. To the investors benefit, many diamond cutters in India will sacrifice less-than ideal diamond weight (carats) when cutting to produce a higher brilliance of cut and clarity. A higher quality of cut (brilliance) and clarity (few or no inclusions) will always result in a diamond in great demand – and thus more value, and since investmentquality diamonds come in many sizes and grades, any reasonable budget can be accommodated. “Now is a great time to see me, for China’s slowing economy has created an ideal diamond investment opportunity as manufacturing factories want to unload,” says Jhaveri. “When you have the chance to buy GIA certified diamonds at low wholesale prices, it is a smart investment. Now is the time to take advantage.” For more information, call 602.923.8200 or visit www.amidiamondsandjewelry.com.

The North Valley Chorale presents its 2016 Pops Concert, “American Showcase” Saturday, May 7, at 7pm, and Sunday, May 8, at 3pm. Both performances will take place at the Memorial Hall located in Steele Indian School Park. Attendees will enjoy this energetic display of beloved songs that are uniquely American – from traditional to spiritual, from folk songs to Broadway – by great American composers from over the years. There will be treats, refreshments, raffles and loads of fun for all. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors, and are available by visiting the chorale’s website at www.northvalleychorale.org.

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A 2011 Gallop Poll reported that 47 percent of American adults currently have a gun in their home and 23 percent of women personally own a firearm. With the number of women now owning firearms at such high levels, women are eager to learn and practice with other women. For a woman new to shooting, the very male-driven industry can be intimidating. To create women-friendly opportunities to practice and learn, TWAW (The Well Armed Woman) Shooting Chapters, Inc. is introducing Shooting Chapters all over the country with a new chapter here in the North Valley starting soon. TWAW North Valley Shooting Chapter will give women of all experience levels the opportunity to be introduced to issues important to women shooters, learn safe gun handling skills and train together. TWAW North Valley Chapter is being spearheaded by Nicole Goldberger and Ashley Suris, local female gun enthusiasts. Events will be held monthly and open to all women, 21 years or older. TWAW Shooting Chapters has partnered with Cowtown Shooting Range to be the host range for these monthly events. Time will be devoted to discussion and topical study as well as time on the range learning and practicing safe gun handling skills at each monthly event. This outdoor range will offer expanded opportunities not found at a typical indoor shooting range. Participants will be required to pay the $20 cash range fee and supply their own ammunition. Annual Chapter membership dues of $50 offers members local and national discounts, chapter hat and member kit and is used to cover chapter expenses, insurance and events. First time attendees are not required to join. The first shoot is scheduled for Tuesday, June 14, from 6-8pm at Cowtown Range, 10402 West Old Carefree Highway in Peoria. For more information, visit www.twawshootingchapters.org.

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Miss Grand Canyon Advocating A Drug-Free Arizona By Shelby Ray

As Miss Grand Canyon, a contestant for the Miss Arizona competition, volunteer with local nonprofits and a senior at Arizona State University, Hannah Morgan is using her active voice in the community to promote a drug-free Arizona. Her platform Reach For Your Dreams Not Drugs, for Miss Arizona, was inspired by the tragic death of her brother when he was killed by a drug dealer. “As a teen, I had a lot of support from my parents, since we obviously feel very strongly about living a drugfree lifestyle especially after my brother died when he was only 21,” says Morgan. “I’ve made it my goal to make sure that other people, especially kids, also have a good support system for reaching their dreams.” For nearly six years, Morgan has been volunteering and participating in speaking engagements through local schools and organizations such as DrugFreeAZKids.org, a prevention program of Southwest Behavioral & Health Services, Boys & Girls Clubs

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and Not My Kid. Her three-tiered approach includes educating, engaging and empowering to connect effectively with kids, teens and young adults. “I created the three-tiered approach because I wanted to take these messages of living a healthy,

drug-free lifestyle a step further in ways that would mean something to them,” says Morgan. “I’ve noticed that it’s most effective to get my messages heard through engaging presentations and dialogues.” As a senior at Arizona State University studying early childhood education and special education, she understands spreading the message of the dangers of drugs and alcohol needs to include an engaging component. Rather than standing in front of teens and rattling off statistics and facts, she’s having open conversations with kids, teens and young adults. “It’s important to understand brain development because there’s a difference in what kids are going to understand and what they are going to relate to,” says Morgan. “For the younger kids and teens, I like to have one-on-one conversations to find out what their goals are and help them figure out how to reach those goals with the key takeaway being to live a drug-free life.” Morgan says more awareness needs to be raised at the college level on the dangers and consequences of drinking and taking drugs, especially ‘study drugs’ such as prescription stimulants. “Even if the medication is prescribed, it’s still going to have an effect on their body,” she says. “For teens taking medication that isn’t prescribed to them, there’s even more of a danger because they don’t know exactly what will happen.” This is why she’s teamed up with

DrugFreeAZKids.org, a prevention program of Southwest Behavioral & Health Services for its free, monthly webinar on May 11. As the leading source of information about prevention, youth substance abuse, providing families with valuable tools to raise healthy, drug-free kids, the organization will be looking at how kids are using prescription stimulants as a study aid. The webinar will also inform parents why kids continue to seek out prescription medicine rather than a healthy alternative. According to DrugFreeAZKids.org, prescription drug abuse among teens is an epidemic in Arizona with one in five high school seniors abusing prescription medication. Morgan says there are many healthier alternatives to prescription stimulants such as yoga, meditation and exercise. She hopes that high school teens and college students will turn to those healthier alternatives rather than study drugs. “Ultimately, I want to help people reach their goals by living a healthy lifestyle. This is why the first word you see in my platform is ‘dreams’ over drugs,” says Morgan. “My goal is to win Miss Arizona, so I can continue sharing this important message throughout the state. My dreams are possible because I stay drug-free, and I hope to encourage others to have that same mindset.” For more information on the upcoming webinar, visit www. drugfreeazkids.org/webinars.

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The North Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (NPCC) will hold its next monthly Business Resource & Networking Luncheon Tuesday, May 10, at Moon Valley Country Club, 151 West Moon Valley Drive in Phoenix, and Tuesday, May 24, at KC Jones Grill, 2848 East Bell Road in Phoenix. The luncheon events are held from 11:30am-1:30pm. The Chamber’s next Mix & Mingle event will be held Thursday, May 19, from 5:30-7:30pm, at Desert Schools Federal Credit Union, 3423 East Bell Road in Phoenix. Established in 1963, the mission of the NPCC is to unite the people and spheres of influence in commerce, industry, education, philanthropy and the professions to work together for the development of the Greater North Phoenix area. The Chamber believes that by fostering business growth and prosperity, the quality of life of the entire area is improved. For information, call 602.482.3344 or visit www.northphoenixchamber.com.

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Coming Soon: Stock & Stable – Honor Amongst Thieves

Summer Fun With Arizona Sunrays School is just about out, and Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics & Dance Center is gearing up for summer with a couple of fun programs. Bring the kids, ages three to 14, to the Kids’ Night Out & Sleepover May 21 where they’ll get to enjoy an exciting evening of gymnastics, dance, organized games, sports, jumping in a bounce house and on trampolines, obstacle courses and then wind down the evening by watching a movie. Cost for the Kids Night Out is $30 per child with a $5 off sibling discount. The additional sleepover option is for ages five to 14. Pick-up is the following morning at 8:30am. A light breakfast will be served. Cost for the Kids Night Out and sleepover is $50 per child; $5 off sibling discount. Advanced registration is required. The Arizona Sunrays’ “Supercamp” is a super-fun, weekly, gymnastics-based day camp for boys and girls ages three to 13. All summer long, children will get to enjoy gymnastics, dance, Ninja Zone, sports, zip line, bounce house, yoga and optional swim lessons at Hubbard Family Swim School. There are weekly themes and a special guest every Friday. There’s also an exciting Camper Show for parents and families to attend every Friday. Supercamp will be offered May 23 through August 19. There are half-day (8:30am-12:30pm) and full-day (8:30am-3pm) camp options available. There is also extended care each day from 7:30-8:30am and 3-6pm. Weekly full-day camp is $269 and weekly half-day camp is $185 with the $50 option for swim lessons; $70 for an individual full-day and $50 for an individual half-day. Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics & Dance Center is located at 3110 East Thunderbird Road, Phoenix. For more information, call 602.992.5790 or visit www.arizonasunrays.com.

North Central Phoenix’s bustling 7th Street dining district is about to get a lot tastier thanks to the dual openings of the all-new gastro-pub, Stock & Stable (5540 North 7th Street), and its stylish upstairs cocktail lounge, Honor Amongst Thieves, expected to open in May. Carved into a custom two-story space inside The Colony development, both spaces are led by head chef/partner, Joe Absolor (formerly of The Parlor, The Clever Koi), and chef/partner, Jared Porter (The Clever Koi). This rustic modern restaurant boasts an expansive menu of hearty, from-scratch eats, while the upstairs lounge tempts with craft wines, beers and cocktails handcrafted by renowned mixologist, Stephanie Teslar (Hotel Palomar). Named as a nod to its verdant North Central Phoenix neighborhood and the nearby Murphy Bridle Path, where local residents have been riding horses in the heart of the city since 1941, Stock & Stable will be open for lunch, dinner and late night seven days a week, plus weekend brunch. Accessed via a separate backdoor entrance, Honor Amongst Thieves (also accessible via Stock & Stable’s dining room) is a stylish cocktail lounge featuring an extensive list of handcrafted drinks made with fresh, seasonal ingredients, as well as a compact menu of cheese and cured meat boards. Housed inside an all-new restaurant space carved into the revamped 1950s mixed-used development, The Colony, Stock & Stable/Honor Amongst Thieves showcases the combined culinary talents of two of the Valley’s top chefs to create “a real back to roots American gastro-pub but with hints of a casual Italian trattoria,” Absolor says. Think plate-bending Pork Porterhouse with cipollini stuffato (veggie stew) and black pepper pear gastrique; a house-cured Beef Tongue Pastrami sandwich; or house-marinated Beer Butt Chicken served with lemon confit and fresh herbs. Plus enjoy an ever-changing selection of house-made pastas such as Shrimp Stuffed Rigatoni and Wild Boar Agnolotti, and salumi boards featuring artisan meats handpicked in Chicago. Highlighting locally sourced ingredients whenever possible, Stock & Stable will feature LUX pastries & desserts and Noble Bread. Look for updates on the restaurants opening date at www.stockandstable.com.

Caleb Reese Festival of New Plays and Musicals The Caleb Reese Festival of New Plays and Musicals takes place May 6-21 at Phoenix Theatre. The event celebrates the development of original work and features pieces from every step of the process. This year’s festival includes a workshop production, three staged readings, the 24 Hour Theatre Project and other free events leading up to the world premiere musical, When You Wish: The Story of Walt Disney. Playwrights around the country are given the opportunity to see their new work performed for an audience, in stripped down and intimate theatre environment. Emphasis is placed on the words and the interpretation from the actor, and audience reaction to these staged readings is vital to the development. After each performance, attendees are given an opportunity to participate by responding to questions that allow them to relay their experience of the piece. This feedback helps the playwright hone their story and deepen its impact. Phoenix Theater is located at 100 East McDowell Road in Phoenix. For more information, call 602.254.2151 or visit phoenixtheatre.com.

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May Events At The Library The Fountain Hills Branch Library offers a number of programs and events for area residents – toddlers, preschoolers, teens and book lovers of all ages. Here are just a few of the programs taking place in May. May 9: Time for Preschoolers Children three to five years old are invited to join the fun on the first four Mondays of each month for age appropriate stories, activities and crafts. This month’s theme is Fantastic Fairytales. The program runs from 10-11am in the Conference Room.

Fountain Hills Branch Library is located at 12901 North La Montana Drive. For more information, call 602.652.3000 or visit www.mcldaz.org and find the library under the “Our Libraries & Hours” link.

U-Haul Company of Arizona announced last month that Fountain Hills PC Repair has signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the Fountain Hills community. Fountain Hills PC Repair at 11803 North Saguaro Boulevard, Suite 9, will offer U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, support rental items and in-store pick-up for boxes. Hours of operation for U-Haul rentals are 10am3pm, Monday-Friday and 8am-12pm Saturday. Afterhours drop-off is available for customer convenience. Fountain Hills PC Repair owner Todd Standage says he is proud to team with the industry leader in do-it-yourself moving and self-storage to better meet the demands of Maricopa County. To reserve U-Haul products at this dealer location, call 480.837.4379.

Musical Murder Mystery Opens At FHT Fountain Hills Theater (FHT) announced the opening of the new musical comedy Curtains, which will run May 6-22. It’s the brassy, bright and promising year of 1959. Boston’s Colonial Theatre is host to the opening night performance of a new musical version of Robin Hood. When the leading lady mysteriously dies on stage the entire cast and crew are suspects. Enter a local detective, who just happens to be a musical theatre fan. Curtains is a wonderfully entertaining play within a play, as well as a “whodunit” new musical comedy featuring one of the last scores by legendary, Tony Awardwinning songwriters John Kander and Fred Ebb (Cabaret, Chicago, New York, New York FHT’s Curtains is produced by Patty Torrilhon and Patricia Tonzi and directed by Peter J. Hill. The show is choreographed by Noel Irick and musically directed by Jennifer Pictured L-R: Karylin Veres as Nikki and Michael Stewart as Frank Cioffi Whiting. Curtains stars Katie Barnett, Joshua Buescher, Ashely Fredricksen, Alex Gonzalez, Mark Hackmann, Leslie Haddad, Danielle Hale, Peter J. Hill, Andrey Lull, Henry Male, Matt McDonald, Stephani McDonald, Deborah Ostreicher, Karl Perry, Roger Prenger, Patrick Russo, Erin Ryan, Asher Sheppard, Michael Stewart, Chelsea Umeda, Karylin Veres and Richard Wells. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm. A reception will be held on opening night for all those attending that evening, featuring free appetizers and soft drinks. Individual tickets are $33 for adults and $28 for youth 17 and under. Seniors receive a $5 discount on Thursday performances. Tickets are available through the theater box office: 480.837.9661, Extension 3. Fountain Hills Theater is located at 11445 North Saguaro Boulevard. For more information, visit www.fhtaz.org.

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May 9: Mystery Reading Group Those who enjoy reading “who-done-its” – whether they are courtroom thrillers or cozies – will enjoy discussing books with other mystery lovers and discovering new authors? This month, the group will discuss The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie. Funded by the Fountain Hills Friends of the Library, the event runs 6:30-8pm.

May 24: Teen Summer Reading Volunteer Training The library is looking for outgoing teens to volunteer for its Summer Reading Program. Tasks include creating digital badges for the online game, prepping for and cleaning up after children’s programs and managing the Summer Reading Desk. Volunteer hours may be used towards school requirements and they always look great on a resume. Snacks will be provided. The program is for teens 12-18 years old. Funded by the Fountain Hills Friends of the Library, the training will be held in the Conference Room from 3:30-5pm.

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MTA Announces 2016 Summer Workshops Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) will host extensive Summer Workshops for ages three to adult, offering participants intense training to prepare all levels.

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My Son Pinocchio JR Ages 9-14, June 6-19, 9am-3pm, $325 This new musical retells the classic Disney story from Geppetto’s perspective, featuring the beloved classic songs, “When You Wish Upon a Star” and “I’ve Got No Strings,” alongside a host of new songs. Performances June 16-19.

MTA Minis Ages 3-5, July 18-22, 2-3:30pm, $100 Classes will focus on various aspects of an MTA show: Vocal Technique (projection, annunciation, tone, blending as a group), Dance Skills (coordination, synchronization), Showmanship and Basic Theater Terminology. Performance July 22 at 5pm. Summer Performing Arts Institute (SPAI) Ages 6-18, July 18-29, 9am-1:30pm, $375 Be challenged and grow as a performer in multidisciplinary crafts. Participants will rotate between the various classes and instructors in their specialties. The material will include selections from the upcoming season. There will be live performances showcasing what the participants have learned in the two-week period. Performances July 29 at 5:30pm, 6:45pm and 8pm. Performances will take place at Musical Theatre of Anthem, 42323 NorthVision Way, Anthem. Ticket prices vary for the different shows and may be purchased online at www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org.

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Memorial Day Ceremony Honors Fallen Service Members The Anthem Community Council, Anthem Veterans Memorial (AVM) Support Team and Daisy Mountain Veterans invite the public to attend the annual Memorial Day Ceremony at 10am Monday, May 30, at the Anthem Veterans Memorial. “A Day of Remembrance” honors the service and sacrifice of veterans who have fallen while serving our nation. This year’s ceremony will be a special occasion, as the presentation and raising of the Honor Flag opens the program. Since being placed on the fallen World Trade Center following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack in New York City, the Honor Flag has become a traveling national treasure. This will be its first visit to Anthem. Other highlights of the ceremony: • U.S. Navy Commander Dr. William Krissoff will present the keynote address. After his son, U.S. Marine Staff Sergeant Nathan Krissoff, was killed in the line of duty in Iraq, the then-61-year-old orthopedic surgeon enlisted in the Navy as a means of honoring his son.

• Chris Heisler, a retired Army veteran who currently serves as president of the Honor Network, will present the Veterans Perspectives presentation. Heisler enlisted in the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks and suffered an injury while serving in Iraq. • Anthem’s own U.S. Air Force Col. (Retired) Thomas “Tom” Kirk, a POW during the Vietnam War, will present the POW/MIA ceremony. • ProMusica Arizona, under the direction of Dr. Adam Stich, will provide ceremony music. The ceremony is expected to run about 45 minutes. Seating and parking are limited; attendees are encouraged to arrive early and bring lawn chairs. The Anthem Veterans Memorial is located at Anthem Community Park, 41703 North Gavilan Peak Parkway. For more information about the Memorial, visit www.onlineatanthem.com/avm.

Music In May Concert Series Is Back Four weeks of free concerts come to life at Anthem Community Park as Music in May returns for a 15th season. A different act takes the stage each Friday in May, 7-9pm. After last year’s event became the victim of temperamental Mother Nature, this year’s forecast calls for hot crowds and a raucous atmosphere as these performers bring a variety of classics and modern favorites to life at the Amphitheater. Attendees at the free, family-friendly event are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs, picnics and flashlights. Food trucks will be on site for the opening performance for the fourth year in a row; an ice cream truck will be available the remaining weeks. This year’s lineup includes:

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• May 13: Groove Merchants • May 20: True to Life Shining Star

• May 27: Arizona Moonshine Band

Music in May attracts about 2,500 residents and guests each week. Special Events Director Michele DeMichele said, “Each of Anthem’s special events offers something different to the community, and Music in May is an opportunity for our residents to cut loose and enjoy quality live music and even better company in the form of their friends and neighbors. We look forward to a great – and hopefully rain-free – Music in May series.” Concerts take place in the Amphitheater at Anthem Community Park, located at 41703 North Gavilan Peak Parkway. To learn more, visit www.onlineatanthem. com/music-may.

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Foothills Animal Rescue Breaks Ground At New Facility

By Mayor Les Peterson

Rendering of the Brynne Smith Memorial Campus

Foothills Animal Rescue broke ground on its new Brynne Smith Memorial Campus April 19. The facility is slated to open at 10197 East Bell Road in Scottsdale this November. Approximately 150 VIPs, staff and volunteers attended the event, including Mayor Jim Lane, City of Scottsdale, and Carefree Councilmembers Melissa Price and Glenn Miller. The state-of-the-art facility is designed to be both animal friendly and aesthetically appealing, and the new 4,200-square-foot campus will maximize the comfort of its residents while serving as a gathering spot for the local community.

Pictured L-R: Mayor Jim Lane, City of Scottsdale; Jordan McGrath, Treasurer, SMC Committee; Holly Bergman, Chairman, BSMC Committee; Kathy Szur, Chairman, Foothills Board of Directors; Victoria Cowper, CAWA, Foothills Executive Director

To learn more about Foothills Animal Rescue, visit www.foothillsanimal.org.

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Looking for an inviting place for the entire family to visit and enjoy this summer? The Carefree MAYOR Town of Carefree Desert Gardens, located in Downtown Carefree, should be at 480.488.3686 www.carefree.org the forefront of your list! Featured in the Valley Guide as one of the “101 Cool Things to Do,” as the temperatures start to rise, I invite families to cool off at our newly operational Kiwanis Splash Park, within the Gardens, featuring a water streaming Scorpion nicknamed “Kiwani.” The kids will have cool fun playing around and under Kiwani, with special jets activated by sensors in the legs that shoot gentle streams of water unexpectedly. Speaking of desert creatures, don’t forget to stop by and take pictures on the giant one-of-a-kind Gila monster slide located in the playground area on the Westside of the Gardens. Starting May 15 through June world renowned artist and sculptor Ray Villafane will be working in the Garden crafting a large dramatic sand sculpture before your very eyes. Ray also uses the art of gravity to stack odd shaped rocks that will amaze even those critics who thinks it’s not possible. You may remember Ray Villafane as the world famous pumpkin carver, who masterfully carved three 400-pound pumpkins in Carefree’s Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion last October. He’ll be back in 2016! The Desert Gardens are the crown jewel of the Town core and continue to beckon visitors to a peaceful stroll while viewing unique specimen plants and cacti from all over the Southwest. Open 365 days a year and free admission, it’s hard to pass up the breathtaking Black Mountain views from the comfortable patio chairs located adjacent to the two new stone fireplaces at the iconic Carefree Sundial and on the Westside of the Gardens. Carefree has a laid back atmosphere, so enjoy a stop at one of the many fine restaurants and quaint shops. Excitement and momentum in the entire downtown Carefree area is building and we invite you to be a part of it. For more information on Carefree and all it has to offer, visit www.carefree.org or call 480.488.3686.

Carefree Farmers Market Season Ends

The Carefree Farmers Market season will come to a close May 27. Residents can find fresh, local, seasonal produce, herbs and flowers, locally made jams, jellies and salsas, fresh baked breads and more, every Friday from 9am-1pm. Other offerings include demonstrations by chefs from Valley restaurants and more. Admission and adjacent parking are both free. The market is located under the Carefree Sundial located within the Desert Gardens, 101 Easy Street. The market manager is Dana Carlton. For more information about the market, send an email to marketinfo@arizonafarmersmarkets.com or call 623.848.1234.

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Peterson Announces Run For Carefree Mayor Current Carefree mayor and community leader Les Peterson has declared his candidacy to continue as the mayor of the Town. Peterson assumed the duties of Mayor in the early spring of 2015, when the previous mayor, David Schwan, resigned due to illness. “We have made great progress in enhancing Downtown Carefree for the enjoyment and utilization of our residents and visitors,” says Mayor Peterson. “We can’t stop now, and the next few years are critical to the Town’s future. Much remains to be accomplished.” According to Peterson, key town priorities that need to be addressed in the near future include: • Continuing the integrity of Carefree as a beautiful residential-friendly town without the heavy traffic and congestion of many nearby towns. • Attracting a diverse demographic to the downtown area by continuing strategic marketing efforts with dramatic and high quality popular programs such as the Ray Villafane Enchanted Pumpkin Garden exhibit and the Carefree Christmas Festival.

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and strengthening downtown including new restaurants and businesses to generate excitement to fulfill the needs of our residents

• Selectively encouraging the addition of smaller, high-quality residences close to downtown for

Carefree residents who want to remain in Carefree, but feel the need to downsize from their current larger homes. • Achieving the identified priorities within budget constraints while maintaining Carefree’s strong reserves. “A renewed sense of spirit and momentum is evident throughout Carefree,” Peterson says. “I believe I can continue to effectively lead the town’s efforts to complete the remaining tasks in this revitalization. Our objective is to maintain an enjoyable quality of life for town residents while generating long-term economic sustainability for Carefree.” “Other Carefree Council members, the town staff and numerous local volunteers and businesses have all worked together during my term to efficiently change the look and feel of the downtown area along Easy Street,” shares the Mayor. “Achieving this is absolutely critical to the long-term economic sustainability of Carefree. The downtown enhancement projects, implemented under my leadership, came from a variety of sources, and the town council worked hard and effectively to maximize the impact of each. Many of our local businesses and civic organizations also made substantial contributions towards implementing these projects, which helped to keep spending below the approved budgets.”

Peterson attended ASU, receiving B.A. and M.A. degrees. He and his wife, Mary, have resided in Carefree for 20 years. Married since 1965, they have two children. He received his initial training in marketing and business management at Procter & Gamble. This was followed by working with leading marketing services firms, which specialized in strategic planning and marketing program development. Following this initial experience, Peterson was one of the founders and served as president of a marketing services firm, which grew to be the fifth largest in the country. He worked with more than 180 client companies identifying their key problem areas, developing strategies and managing programs to address the problems identified. Peterson is also a director emeritus of New Pathways for Youth, serves as a member of the Paradise Valley Community College Advisory Board and is a guest lecturer in international marketing at ASU. For 14 years, he was one of three “judges” of business proposals submitted in the Cornell University MBA entrepreneurship program, evaluating over 4,000 such proposals. Prior to being elected to the Carefree Town Council in 2012, Peterson served on the Carefree Planning and Zoning Commission and was the president of the Boulders Homeowners Association.

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Enjoy Esteban Under the Stars The el Pedregal Concert Series concludes this month with a special finale performance from celebrated guitarist Esteban on Saturday, May 21, from 7-9:30pm at el Pedregal at the Boulders Resort, 34505 North Scottsdale Road, in Scottsdale. The “Esteban Under the Stars Show” will take place in the open-air setting of el Pedregal’s central courtyard surrounded by desert and mountain views. Admission is $30 per person and will be sold at the gate. Critically acclaimed, Esteban has topped numerous billboard charts and toured throughout the country. Renowned for his emotive performances and exemplary classical guitar skills, he is a favorite within the Arizona music scene.

The concert is made possible by promoter Soho International. A portion of proceeds will benefit Foothills Caring Corps (www.foothillscaringcorps.com), a non-profit promoting independence and enhancing the quality of life for older residents throughout the Foothills community. “We are thrilled to have Esteban as our finale performer,” says organizer Mike Farrar, of Carefree. “The venue provides an intimate southwest backdrop for Esteban’s legendary music.” El Pedregal at the Boulders offers upscale shopping, dining and events just a short walk from the resort. Here you’ll find restaurants, an art gallery, boutiques with unique apparel, accessories and gifts, the Tohono Conference Center, the Courtyard Stage amphitheater and more. Visit www.elpedregal.com.

Charity Golf Tournament Harold’s Cave Creek Corral will hold its 2016 Ball Wash Open Monday, May 9. The annual charity golf tournament will be held at The Boulders Club at The Boulders resort, 34631 North Tom Darlington Drive in Carefree. The 2016 event will benefit children with disabilities, with proceeds going to Camp Soaring Eagle (www.campsoaringeagle.org) and Camelot (www. camelotaz.org). A day of golf will be followed by dinner and awards at Harold’s, along with raffles and both silent and live auctions. For more information, call 480.488.1906 or visit www.haroldscorral.com.

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Three galleries and a jazz supper club bring a different look to the art scene during First Friday Art Walk in Downtown Carefree’s Arts District. Stroll through the galleries meeting some of the more than 40 artists whose work is showcased while enjoying light refreshments and stay late for delicious food and live jazz at the Speakeasy on Easy Street supper club. Easy Street Galleria is home to more than 25 talented fine artists and crafters that work in many different mediums, a funky fashion boutique and a colorful 500-square-foot art studio that hosts beginners and advanced art classes for adults and children. For information, call 630.336.1300 or visit www.easystreetgalleria.com. Ted Phillip Denton Contemporary Art features an interesting collection of original, contemporary art ranging from delicate clay objects to largescale paintings of bold color, multimedia canvases and metal sculpture both functional and decorative of all sizes created by Denton. Also showing the work of eight other fine artists. For information, call 760.780.8484 or visit www.tedphillipdenton.com. Art/Object Gallery and Showroom features artwork and design from local and international artists for public and private spaces. Owner Jeff Zischke, an artist and designer, explores the cutting edge of sculpture, public art, mixed media and urban transformation. For information, call 602.883.9048 or visit www.jeffzischke.com. The Speakeasy on Easy Street, a jazz supper club, serves up booze, Italian antipasto and world-class entertainment in a vintage prohibition-era setting. Offering a wide variety of delicious dishes and on Friday and Saturday at 7pm, the “best live jazz in Arizona.” Reservations recommended on Friday and Saturday. For information, call 480.584.5750 or visit www.speakeasyoneasystreet.com. First Friday Art Walks run from 4-8pm. The next date is May 6.

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Carefree Resident Races Against Cancer Carefree resident and APS employee Tracy Taylor supports a variety of important causes each year as a member of the APS Volunteer Council. But there is one cause she holds especially dear to her heart – the fight against cancer. At just four years old, Taylor lost her twin sister Tresa to leukemia. Tresa was diagnosed with the cancer of blood-forming tissues and bone marrow at the age of two and passed away two years later. “That was many years ago, so there The APS Team at 2016 Race Against The Cure were really no treatment options for types of cancer. Taylor and her teammates leukemia at that time,” Taylor says. “I don’t wore their APS shirts and she carried want any parents to have to go through something special in honor of her sister. what I went through, so fundraisers “APS has a really huge heart and are important for continuing education they really want to give back to our and research.” communities,” Taylor says. Taylor says that there is not a day that Because of this, Taylor joined the APS goes by that she doesn’t think about her Volunteer Council which meets regularly sister. So to honor her sister and support to organize APS volunteers – called the fight against cancer, Taylor walked Tracy and Tresa Taylor Community Connectors – to support with more than 70 friends, family and APS various causes throughout the community. From colleagues in the 2016 D-backs Race Against Cancer turkeys and presents for youth and families in need presented by the University of Arizona Cancer around the holidays, to various walks and races and Center at Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital even trash cleanup events, the APS Community on April 10. Connectors volunteered a total of 127,000 hours The fourth annual event benefited Arizona last year, supported 661 events and served on nonprofit organizations that provide screening, 300 nonprofit boards throughout Arizona. treatment and support for those dealing with all

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Chamber Ribbon Cutting Held The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony April 12 at Edward Jones – Ed Barthelme. The new office is located at 34597 North 60th Street, Suite 108, in Scottsdale. To reach Barthelme, call 480.245.6577. To learn more about the Chamber, visit www. carefreecavecreek.org.

Yoga in the Gardens Continues This Month

Local Shell Manager Honored Local Carefree Shell manager Dawn Riegel recently received the Employee Recognition Award from Shell Corp. She was one of 13 finalists in the United States. Riegel has been at the Carefree location and with Western States Petroleum for 12 years. According to Shell Corp. representatives, “Most of her customers are regulars and are on a first-name basis,” and they thank her customers for their continued loyalty to her as well as the organization. The Carefree station is located at 7201 East Cave Creek Road. For more information, call 480.488.3451.

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The Town of Carefree and the Desert Foothills Family YMCA offers free community yoga class called “Yoga in the Gardens,” located in the Carefree Desert Gardens, underneath the Carefree Sundial on Mondays from 11am-12pm. “We appreciate the mission and vision of the YMCA and feel they add valuable health and educational programs to our residents and surrounding neighbors,” says Marketing Director, Gina Kaegi. “We will continue to explore offerings of health and wellness programs for our residents, aligning with the culture and vision of building a sense of community and vitality within the town.” This free, all levels, class will explore yoga movement with the added beauty backdrop of Black Mountain and the sounds of the newly renovated reflecting pool underneath the Carefree Sundial. Just show-up, bring a friend and a yoga mat for a one-of-akind yoga experience. Go to www.visitcarefree.com for more information on Town events and programs. Visit www.valleyymca. org/desert-foothills to learn more about Desert Foothills Family YMCA.

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PVCC Astronomical Events PVCC at Black Mountain invites residents to a “Transit of Mercury” viewing May 9, from 7:30-11:45am. The event will take place on the new Observatory Deck of the Aquila Hall Building. The Phoenix Astronomical Society (PAS) will provide telescopes with solar filters to protect viewers’ eyes. A “Star Party” will be held May 12 from 7-10pm. To R.S.V.P. for the Star Party, send an email to events@pasaz. org. For additional information, call 602.561.5398. PVCC at Black Mountain is located at 34250 North 60th Street in Scottsdale. For more information, call 602.493.2600 or visit www.blackmountaincampus.com.

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Easy Street, the first ultra-luxury residential condominium poised for development in Carefree this summer, brings an elevated “lock-and-leave lifestyle.” Easy Street owners will be able to simplify their lives with the conveniences and amenities of a high-end, boutique resort while enjoying all the comforts of home. “We’re giving future Easy Street homeowners a unique opportunity to live in a luxurious residence without having to worry about maintenance or upkeep,” says Ed Lewis, owner of Butte Companies and developer of Easy Street. “Easy Street will staff a full-time, onsite concierge and porter providing business needs and personal daily duties, so residents can come and go as they please, knowing all their needs are met.”

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Also making life easier for residents on Easy Street is a second-floor landscaped entertainment deck with stunning views of Black mountain. It includes a temperature-controlled pool and spa, lavish clubhouse with demonstration kitchen, fireplace, business center and wine grotto. The penthouse fitness pavilion offers a custom Golf Play Lounge with pre-programmed tournament courses, and a full circuit training center with massage and steam rooms and fitness classes on demand. Easy Street’s 44 exclusive residences, all with a unique view of the Sonoran Desert, offer 13 dramatic floor plans featuring exquisite finishes: 11-foot ceilings, 12-foot collapsing patio doors leading to oversized courtyards and private terraces, a Gaggenau brand appliance package, spa bathrooms and expansive closet space. All residences are “smart wired” to deliver cutting edge 21st Century technology, internet options and whole-home automation. Easy Street will be located near Carefree Drive and Tom Darlington Road (Scottsdale Road), just steps away from Carefree’s local shops, restaurants, farmer’s markets, festivals, outdoor hiking and surrounding golf courses, clubs and resorts. The Easy Street Sales Center is located at 33 Easy Street in Carefree. For more information, call 480.535.5011 or visit www.easystreetcarefree.com.

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When I was a kid, in addition to my parents looking after me, I had summer parents. It wasn’t unusual in our Minnesota farming community for kids who lived in town to work on a relative’s farm. I enjoyed being Uncle Arnold and Aunt Irene’s hired-man on their 300-acre farm, even ALLEN NOHRE though it meant missing out on Little League Baseball and Writer swimming lessons. When school ended in May, they would pick me up on a Sunday afternoon. I couldn’t wait to climb into their fancy, silver Oldsmobile with my new work boots and clothes and ride with them to their farm 30 miles away. Dad’s goodbye was always, “Be good and work hard” – the two bedrock values of our family. Arnold and Irene’s daughter, my cousin Kay, was six years younger than me and they also had a daughter who died shortly after birth. I sensed their pain when they occasionally mentioned the baby, and I felt special when they referred to me as their son. During those summers I learned more than how to operate farm machinery and do chores. I learned how to work and that has served me well in my careers, none of which were farming. I still can’t throw a baseball straight and a recent week spent on Caribbean beaches confirmed I am still a weak swimmer. Was the trade-off worth it? I am positive it was. What interesting work experiences shaped your summers when you were growing up? I welcome your comments at anohre@cox.net. Allen Nohre lives in Carefree with his wife, Kathie. He is a writer at Terros and can be reached at anohre@cox.net.

Desert Foothills Theater (DFT) presents Lewis Caroll’s Alice in Wonderland May 13-22. Follow Alice and The White Rabbit as they travel down the Rabbit Hole to the fantastical yet scary world below. The script, written by C. Lynn Johnson, will take attendees along the classic journey in a unique and interesting way. Accompanying the play is an additional story at the beginning. The original short story shows what happened right before the events in Alice in Wonderland, and how Alice begins her journey. The DFT production is directed by Heather Cambanes, and will be held at Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, 33606 North 60th Street in Scottsdale. In addition, join the Mad Hatter, Alice and other crazy creatures of Alice in Wonderland for the Mad Hatter Tea Party, held in conjunction with the show Sunday, May 15, in the lobby of the Fine Arts Center. The Tea Party includes creative interaction with characters from the show, a story read by Alice, delicious traditional English Tea provided by the English Rose Tea Room and more. For additional information, call 480.488.1981 or visit www.dftheater.org.

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5 ACRE VIEW LOT – CAVE CREEK AREA One of the best estate sized view lots in the Cave Creek area. Spectacular views in all directions-city lights, mountain vistas. The Spur Cross preservation area is just over the hill. Building site is ready with paved roads all the way to the property and paved driveway to the building pad, power to property line and 19 gal./min. private well. This is a hilltop lot with the building pad and retaining wall grandfathered in prior to hillside development restrictions. If you are seeking privacy, abundant wildlife, and beautiful sunsets in an incredible natural desert setting, look no more. MLS# 5350079 $485,000

1.36 ACRE LOT – CAREFREE ROLLING HILLS A rare opportunity to own and build on this exceptional lot which includes a tennis court, and can be an excellent site, or not. Ample room to build your dream home, affording exquisite views to surrounding mountains and peaceful surroundings. Easy build in deed restricted community. MLS#5247328 REDUCED $269,000

EXCLUSIVE TONTO HILLS LOTS Lot 149, Deer Trail Road. Fabulous, high, 1.81 acre view lot with water, electric, and phone. Striking homes on all sides, boulder strewn arroyo adds instant landscape character. MLS#5317571 $159,000 Lot 152, Centrally located lot in subdivision of fine homes. Water, electricity and phone in the cul-de-sac. Views to Four Peaks. MLS#5371363 $135,000 Lot 85, Spacious 1.9 acre lot with priceless views of the Tonto National Forest. Up to 4 horses allowed. One of four lots on Yucca Lane. MLS#537163 $135,000

CHALET STYLE – CAVE CREEK HOME 2.5 Acres include main house and large 2BD guest house. Located off Highland Road in Cave Creek. Ideal for extended family living. Beautiful mountain views. Well, electric gate, ample storage room for toys, etc. Room for pool and horses. MLS#5194984 REDUCED $395,000

CAREFREE ROLLING HILLS PROPERTY 9214 E Sunrise Circle, Lot #29. A generous 1.27 acres of exquisite views to surrounding mountains. On a private cul-de-sac, easy to build property. All utilities available. An excellent investment in Carefree. MLS#5154302 REDUCED $169,000

CAREFREE COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE 20 EASY STREET: Excellent retail exposure. 567 sq.ft. Move in ready. Individual heating and cooling. Private bath. Modified gross lease available. CAREFREE COPPER DOMED BUILDING: 7401 Easy Street. Newly decorated. Turnkey ready. Private baths. Individual heating and cooling. Luxury offices. Excellent location. 2 available suites, 552 and 810 sq.ft. Modified gross leases available. CAREFREE PLAZA: 7275 Easy Street, Suite A-104, 1240 sq.ft. Newly decorated. Private bath. Individual heating and cooling. Excellent exposure. Modified gross lease available. COMING SOON: Corner of Elbow Bend & Nonchalant. 7405 Nonchalant,2500 sq.ft.New building.7 Luxury Office Suites, 234-410 sq.ft. Can be combined. Turnkey ready. Tile and carpeting throughout. Private baths. Individual heating and cooling. Modified gross lease available. CAREFREE GALLERIA: 3755 Hum Road. 2 suites available. Ground floor, 710 and 1128 sq.ft. Excellent exposure for retail. Private baths. Individual heating and cooling. Modified gross lease avail. 2d Floor Offices, elevator access, are also avail. Private baths. Individual heating and cooling. Excellent views.

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Chamber Mixer Event The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce invites area business owners and residents to mix and mingle at its monthly mixer event. The Chamber will hold its next mixer Wednesday, May 11, from 5:30-7pm, at Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church & Preschool. Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church & Preschool, located at 36811 North Pima Road in Carefree, was established as a parish in 1972, and consists of a blend of young families, empty-nesters, and retirees, with mostly year-round residents. In the past decade, Our Lady of Joy has grown from a staff of one priest and one combination secretary/R.E. Director, a teen minister and a plumber. Today, there are two priests, a staff of 19 with seven buildings and approximately 1,800 registered families. Learn more by calling 480.488.2229 or visiting www.oloj.org. For more information about the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce, call 480.488.3381 or visit www.carefreecavecreek.org.

Upcoming Events At The Library The Desert Foothills Library offers a number of events for Carefree and Cave Creek residents each month – for adults and youth alike. Below are just a few of the upcoming events. All events are free, except where noted. Register by calling 480.488.2286. Monday Movies at the Library – Every Monday; 3-5pm Enjoy new releases, with a foreign film once each month. Check the library website for titles.

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Art Nosh Tuesdays Lunch: Wildlife Art – May 3; 12-1pm Order an optional boxed lunch provided by Grotto Café for $10, due when registering by Monday morning prior to event date. Choose from four menu items; ask at front desk or access menu at www.dfla.org. Registration is required.

Music @ the Movies: Amadeus – May 5; 2pm The story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is told by his peer and rival Antonio Salieri; 160 min. (R). Hosted by music enthusiasts Fran Rosenthal and Annis Scott. No registration. Library Book Club – May 10; 10am-12pm Held on second Tuesday, the May event will be a discussion of A Spool of Thread by Anne Tyler. Arizona Authors Showcase – May 11; 10am-12pm Join four local authors as they briefly tell their stories and discuss their books. • Bob Boze Bell: The Kid 66. Local historian recaptures the aura of a simpler time. • Sue Faris Raatjes: Route to Survival (Fiction). How does one respond to challenges, and where do you find strength and encouragement? • Clark C. Brown: At the Broken Places (Fiction). An intriguing story of 16-year-old during the Depression.

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• Rico Austin: My Bad Tequila, In the Shadow of Elvis, ARIZONA Is Where I Live (children’s book). Rico has a love of storytelling.

Books will be available for sales and signing; books range from $10 to $20. Bring cash or checks. Cake and tea will be provided. Registration requested. Chapter2Books Special Sale – May 13-15 Held the second weekend of each month, guests can peruse more than 50,000 books, as well as DVDs, CDs and audiobooks, starting at just 50 cents. Call 480.488.2777 or visit www.chapter2booksaz.com. Crafty Cardmaking – May 21; 10:30-11:30am Every month (dates vary), make cards for every season, every reason. Join in the fun with card crafter Melissa Sunde, who will have all the supplies cut and ready, and will help guide attendees in making three greeting cards. Bring doublesided adhesive tape, or purchase at the class for $3. Registration required by Wednesday, May 18. The cost is $15. Nonfiction Authors Association Meeting – May 28; 10:30am-12:30pm Held on fourth Saturdays for authors of all nonfiction genres to connect, exchange ideas, and learn about book publishing and promotion. Sign up at www.bit.ly/ NFAA-Phoenix-Meetup. The Literate Foodie Club – June 6; 1-2:30pm Love food, books, cooking and conversation? Explore all these and more every first Monday: writing, travel, history, literature, crazy experiences, world cuisines, guest chefs and occasional special field trips. Facilitated by self-declared foodie Dana Rakinic. Contact danarakinic@gmail.com with questions. Cost is $15. The library will be closed May 30 for Memorial Day. Desert Foothills Library is located at 38443 North Schoolhouse Road in Cave Creek. For more information, visit www. desertfoothillslibrary.org.

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The election season has begun in Cave Creek. Candidates are taking out their packets to run for either Mayor or Council. The primary is set for August with the General (final) set for November. This writer, who has served as the Town’s Mayor for the last 16 years, will not be seeking a ninth term. More on that later. A word, however, on public service. Volunteering to serve a community (and in MAYOR Town of Cave Creek Cave Creek, the Mayor and Council are volunteer positions) is a noble aspiration. It is also one every 480.488.1400 www.cavecreek.org citizen should do – whether it be running for elected office, being appointed to a commission or committee or giving time to any one of our non-profit organizations, the effort and work required is worthwhile, both for the volunteer and for the community. If running for Mayor/Council, be prepared to spend a lot of time in studying an agenda, meeting with citizens and non-citizens and receiving phone calls at all hours of the day or night. Being elected Mayor or Councilmember of the Town is somewhat overly romanticized; after all, it’s a position of respect and power. The first time I was addressed as Mayor was a thrill. The thrill lasted 15 seconds, and then it was down to the challenge of governing. Though you may not grasp what you’re in for being an elected official, the rewards outweigh the drawbacks. You are being entrusted to solve problems and formulate policy that affect the welfare of the community, specifically that of your fellow citizens. And that is the most important aspect of serving in an elected position: You represent a community of people, not just yourself and your personal views. You represent all the citizens, those that voted for you and those that voted for others; those that like you and those given to criticizing you. You are the voice for all of them. That is the reward.

Bask In The Glow: Annual Balloon Festival

The Seventh Annual Cave Creek Balloon Festival will light the night skies at Rancho Mañana Golf Course Saturday, May 28. Presented by Tonto Bar & Grill and Aerial Solutions, this year’s event promises to be the best yet with a larger kids’ zone, no-line pre-paid tickets and a designated lawn chair-friendly concert viewing area. The Cave Creek Balloon Festival has been a huge success in previous years, but the frustration of long lines and a limited kids’ zone have dimmed the fun for some attendees. “You’ve talked. We’ve listened,” says Eric Flatt, Tonto Bar & Grill. “This year’s balloon festival will be more family friendly and fun than ever before!” The balloon glow itself will begin at 7:30pm when this year’s massive hot air balloons begin to inflate. The scene becomes magical as they come to life – whether young in years or young at heart, there is nothing quite like the enchanting atmosphere that awakens in the excitement of the night air. From free face painting to free balloon twisting and a kids’ zone, there’s plenty for the little ones to see and do. Adults can enjoy great beverages, cocktails and wine, as well as beer from Arizona’s own Four Peaks Brewery and sample scrumptious food from food trucks, vendors and restaurants, including The Buffalo Chip, Grilled Addiction, Wandering Donkey, Fry Bread, Inc., Doughlicious Pizza, The Grilled Cheese Truck, Firehouse Kettlecorn, Firehouse Shaved Ice, Affogato Coffee & Gelato and Frosted Frenzy Cup Cakes.

Adults and children alike will love the live music on the Sanderson Ford Main Stage from 5:30-10pm. This year’s performers are Arizona favorite Junction 10 and Eagles’ tribute band, South of Winslow. This year’s band viewing area will accommodate low-profile lawn chairs. (Lawn chairs must remain in designated area.) Also new this year is a separate entrance for all pre-paid and Valerie’s Furniture VIP ticket holders for quick and easy access. VIP tickets include entrance fee, tax, gratuity, VIP parking pass (one per four guests), gourmet buffet from Tonto Bar & Grill (6:30-8:30pm), private cash bar and private restrooms. Parking is available at the center of Cave Creek, 38406 North Schoolhouse Road, and costs $5. The proceeds will go to Cave Creek Unified School District. Parking includes shuttle service to and from the event. There is no access or parking available at Tonto Bar & Grill. The Seventh Annual Cave Creek Balloon Festival runs from 5:30-9pm. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit www.cavecreekfestivals.com.

The Kiwanis Club of Carefree, a non-profit organization, is seeking volunteer assistance for the Kiwanis Marketplace Thrift Store, 6535 East Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. Approaching its second year of operation, the Kiwanis Marketplace is in need of additional volunteers to help staff the popular destination. Store sale profits support Kiwanis Club of Carefree scholarships and other programs for children of the north Valley. “As the snowbirds head back to their summer homes, our volunteer force becomes depleted while our sales continue to increase. Summer is a perfect time to get to know our organization and become involved with the Marketplace. We welcome volunteers in all areas,” says Craig Lemke, general manager. Volunteers are asked to contribute three-four hours each week or every other week with flexible scheduling. Opportunities include: • Pricing and stocking of household goods • Sales floor customer assistance • Cashier and Assistant Cashier • Greeter • Jewelry sales and pricing • Book, CD and DVD sorting and pricing • Linens processing

• Furniture pick up • Scheduling of customer pick ups The Kiwanis Marketplace offers rewarding and gratifying experiences for those who become part of the team. The valuable volunteer assistance allows the Kiwanis Club of Carefree Benefit Foundation to continue its mission to help children recognize and develop their potential. The Kiwanis Marketplace is open from 9am-1pm, Wednesday through Saturday. Interested parties can apply at the store or call Lemke at 480.488.7169. Ranked one of the top 10 largest Kiwanis clubs in the world, the Carefree organization has nearly 200 members. For more information, visit www.kiwaniscarefree.org or call 480.488.8400.

The Future Problem Solvers from Cave Creek Unified School District had a glorious sweep at the State Bowl on Saturday, April 16, at Arizona State University West, for the 12th year running. From Sonoran Trails in the Middle Division (grades seven through nine), the team consisting of Bennett Allen, Jessica Brashear, Ryland Davidson and Molly Thigpen won first place in the Global Issues Problem Solving writing category and also second place in the skit category. Jackson Henry, Maya King, Keagan Neff and Sammy O’Connor took second place in Global Issues writing and first place in skits. Dylan Heideman, Sage Lewis, Annelies Vander Jagt and Emily Watters took third in both the writing and skits. From Cactus Shadows in the Senior Division (grades 10-12), the team consisting of Cailan Cordwell, Kalie Scirpo, Brett Cernich and Summer Harris took first place in Global Issues and the skit categories. The team of Kamryn Kadatani, Kalia Flanery, Maya Shefik and Bella Sayegh won second place in the writing and skit categories. As a result of the writing category wins in Global Issues Problem Solving, the first and second place teams from Sonoran Trails, along with two students from the third place team, the first place team from Cactus Shadows and two students from the high school second place team will all compete against contenders from almost all 50 states plus 17 different countries at the International Conference at Michigan State University in Lansing, Michigan this June. For information, call 480.575.2000 or visit www.ccusd93.org.

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Museum Ends Season With Special Programs – Events Cave Creek Museum’s season comes to the end in May, but not without several special programs and events throughout the month. Start the month making crafts during a family program sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Carefree, learn about Cave Creek’s Tuberculosis camps during a “History Highlights” program, see how the massive Stamp Mill crushes rocks in search for gold and much more. The May event schedule includes:

May 15: Historic Stamp Mill Demonstration Free outside demonstration; 2-2:30pm. See the historic 1880 “Golden Reef Mine Stamp Mill” in action as volunteers crush hard rock ore in search of gold that can be separated and saved. The Museum is particularly pleased to showcase this 10-Stamp Mill that came from its own mining district and was originally located on Continental Mountain.

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May 1: Hodge Podge Family Program Create unique crafts; 1:30-3pm. Cave Creek Museum is grateful to the Kiwanis Club of Carefree for sponsoring the Family Programs.

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May 14: It’s a Dry Heat: The Era of Cave Creek’s Tuberculosis Camps For several decades, Cave Creek played host to hundreds of healthseeking victims of lung ailments, such as TB, pleurisy, as well as mustard gas damage from the trenches of WWI. Where were the camps? What was life like in them? How did the citizens of Cave Creek react to the “lungers?” How many died and how many lived? Join Museum executive director Evelyn Johnson and docent Stephanie Bradley for this History Highlights program; 2-3pm. Reservations are requested.

Vino & Canvas; Photo by Evelyn Johnson

May 18: Vino & Canvas The painting class for adults includes all materials and libations; 6-8pm. Tickets are $35, with $15 being donated to the Museum. Seating is limited. Register at www. vinoandcanvas.com. May 29: Final Day of the Season Enjoy a last look at this season’s exhibits; 1-4:30pm.

Located at 6140 Skyline Drive, Cave Creek Museum features an extensive collection of prehistoric and historic artifacts that describe the lives of Native Americans, miners, ranchers and pioneers. For information, call 480.488.2764, or visit www.cavecreekmuseum.org.

Art Education In The Desert Foothills With more than a year’s experience with art classes at the Gallery @ el Pedregal and their own newly expanded office space, the Sonoran Arts League is ready to launch a full-fledged “Art Classes for All Ages” program. Summer 2016 marks the official start of the Sonoran Arts League Summer Foothills Art Academy, which is open to all ages, kindergarten to adults, and will be offered through Education & Community Services (ECS), a department of the Cave Creek Unified School District. Since 2008, members of the Sonoran Arts League have taught the ECS Foothills Art Academy, garnering rave reviews for the multi-generational art classes. This year, the Sonoran Arts League will take the lead, structuring the classes and recruiting teachers as part of a new Sonoran Arts League program, ArtReach, which celebrates and supports the power of art to enrich life. For the younger set, grades kindergarten through sixth grade, the art classes are STEAM oriented. STEAM represents science, technology, engineering, See Art Education, page 37

continued from page 36 art and math. For grades seventh through adult, classes cover a wide range of art making experiences, including weaving, jewelry making, 3D art, ceramics, photography and even pop-up books. Classes for kindergarten through sixth grade will be held at Desert Sun Academy, 27880 North 64th Street, Scottsdale. The classes for seventh grade through adults will be held at Cactus Shadows High School, 5802 East Dove Valley Road, Cave Creek. The weeklong classes take place June 13 through July 1, from 9am-12pm. Class information and registration is online through ECS at www.ecsforall.org. For class details, go to www.foothillsartacademy.org or contact Pat Bell-Demers of the Sonoran Arts League at 480.575.6624. For questions regarding registration, contact Elaine Vallario at ECS, 480.575.2072.

New Gallery Offers Eclectic Mix Of Arizona Artists Smiles appear on every visitor’s face coming through the doors of Cave Creek’s newest art gallery, Sho & Tel Gallery. The gallery provides an eclectic mix of media from local Arizona artists that are a step removed from the usual gallery experience. Intricately handcrafted clay desert wildlife rests beside unique jewelry handcrafted by designer Christine Hislop and pyrography plaques from local sensation Jennifer Pollock, all a charming addition to any home or collection. Home art selections include stunning wood carved wall art as well as copper lighting fixtures, wooden end tables and more. “We want our patrons to find something they ‘have to have’ and would have a hard time finding anywhere else,” says gallery owner, James Chapman. “Whether that’s a fine oil painting for the home interior or beautiful art for the patio, mezzanine or garden, our local artists have done a fantastic job of creating it!”New additions include leather, Cave Creek-themed pillows by artist Glenda White. The leather coverings and silver trimmings would bring a dash of the Southwest to any environment. “Everything in the gallery is made by local Arizona artists,” Chapman says. “We are strong supporters of the local art scene, buying from and supporting local artisans.” Sho & Tel is located at 6920 East Cave Creek Road. You can reach James and Mary (James’ wife and co-owner) between 9:30am-5:30pm at 602.326.0925. Store hours are 9:30am-5:30pm, Monday thru Saturday and by special appointment. For information, visit www.shoandtel.com.

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Chamber of Commerce Award Winners Honored The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce rolled out the red carpet for its annual Celebration of Excellence Awards this past March. Always a much anticipated event, this year’s awards ceremony was hosted at Venues Café in the heart of Carefree’s downtown commercial district. Chamber members and the public saluted the finalists for Business of the Year and Volunteer of the Year who were recognized for their community contributions, as well as their promotion of goodwill within the local marketplace. The Chamber’s 2016 honorees were selected by member peers along with a nominating committee. This year’s Volunteer of the Year recipient was Mick Ennis, Business of the Year went to Michael Kennelly and Mark Waters of UPS Store.

Michael Kennelly and Mark Waters of UPS Store

Kennelly and Waters own the UPS Store in Cave Creek, Terravita and Carefree. “It means everything to receive this award. It’s incredibly flattering that other businesses think that highly of us,” says Kennelly. Devoted to a customer focused approach, Kennelly and Waters are proud to have the number one ranked store out of 140 UPS Stores in the state of Arizona. They have become the go-to place for last minute banner, business card and poster needs, consistently providing quality service in an open and inviting atmosphere. “I never thought we’d be where we are today. I give a lot of credit to Patty and the Chamber. When we first opened six years ago and became members, they made it easy to connect with other commercial establishments. They are like eHarmony for business, they match

everybody up,” says Kennelly. Applause was high for the UPS Stores, but it was Volunteer of the Year Ennis who received a resounding standing ovation.

L-R: Jennifer McGirr, Mick Ennis and Lena McCoy

“Mick is one of the most community minded individuals I have ever met. He is always serving others or just helping a friend in need. They just don’t make them like Mick anymore; he is a truly one of the best!” says Jennifer McGirr, vice president of the National Bank of Arizona, who was also a volunteer nominee. Ennis has always gone above and beyond his duties as a volunteer. Dedicating his time and focus to others, he exemplifies a selfless commitment to the communities of Carefree and Cave Creek. “Mick always takes the time to say hello to the new guy on the block,” says Kennelly. Ennis has been a distinguished member of Knights of Columbus for 52 years, served the Kiwanis organization for 34 years, and annually volunteers his time at the Thunderbird Fine Art and Wine Festival. He is a welcoming face throughout the community, who has attended every Chamber mixer and Business Breakfast since 1997. “The Chamber of Excellence ceremony is one of our most important events of the year. The Chamber takes great pride in recognizing these individuals. Michael and Mark’s UPS stores are community fixtures and Mick Ennis is a volunteer unlike any other. He inspires us all to give back,” says Patty Villeneuve, Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce Executive Director. For additional information, visit www.carefreecavecreek.org.

Summer Reading Program Announced Readers of all ages will explore nutrition and fitness-themed activities and events this summer as the Desert Foothills Library presents “On Your Mark, Get Set, Read” as its summer library program. Registration for “On Your Mark, Get Set, Read” begins June 1. The 2016 Summer Reading Program is open to youth ages up to 18, with programs, prize drawings, story time, reading clubs and more. Activities include contests, foodie events, art projects, science and coding events and more. Providing a fresh and innovative program schedule, activities encourage reading fundamentals and cultural enrichment in an inviting, social environment. The library offers programs for families, kids and teens. Some fun family events include Preschool Storytime, Family Lapsit for ages one

to four, a gathering with Sandy the Clown, Bubble-ology and a fun history romp with Martha Washington. Beginning reader activities include the Reader’s Theatre Puppet Club, Kid’s Explore Fruits and Veggies and Learn to Code-Coding for Kids. Teens will have the opportunity to learn the Art of India Henna and participate in a special Dr. Who for Teens event. The Desert Foothills Library invites parents to plan ahead for the summer and learn more about its expansive summer lineup. Certain programs require registration and have age stipulations. To register, call 480.488.2286. The summer reading program runs June 1 through July 31. The library is located at 38443 North Schoolhouse Road, in Downtown Cave Creek. For more information, visit www. desertfoothillslibrary.org.

Harold’s Cave Creek Corral would be nowhere without moms. From the early pioneer days to present day, mothers have been a big part of Harold’s history. Generations of families have dined and danced at Harold’s, thanks to discerning mothers who appreciate a good meal and value. Heck, even Cave Creek’s original Mother’s Club still meets regularly at Harold’s. To honor these special ladies on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8, Harold’s Corral will serve a special breakfast buffet, Mother’s Day brunch and a special dinner. All moms will receive a carnation and a glass of champagne. The breakfast buffet will be served from 8-11am and includes French Toast, biscuits and gravy, bacon, sausage, Eggs Benedict and more. The cost is $12.99 per person. Come later for the special Mother’s Day brunch from 11am-2pm and take advantage of everything in the breakfast buffet, plus fill your plate at the carving station, or enjoy chicken and waffles, smoked salmon, oysters, quiche, bagels, desserts, bone-in ham, prime rib and more. The cost is $24.99 per person. Leave room for dinner, which starts at 4pm and includes prime rib, poached salmon and many more delicious entrees. The evening also includes live music by Arizona Blacktop from 6-9pm. Harold’s Corral is located at 6895 East Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. For reservations, call 480.488.1906 or visit www.haroldscorral.com.

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Focus on Your Health Each third Thursday of the month, HonorHealth presents “Focus on Your Health” at Desert Foothills Library from 2-3pm. Each month, a health expert from HonorHealth visits with a presentation about a health topic of interest. The May 19 presentation is “How to Talk To Your Doctor: Patient Advocacy,” presented by Tiffany Pankow, MD. Other upcoming dates include June 16 and July 21. Registration is requested for the event. Call 480.488.2286. Desert Foothills Library is located at 38443 North Schoolhouse Road in Cave Creek. For additional information, visit www.desertfoothillslibrary.org.

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Good Shepherd Market Closes For Season The Good Shepherd Market will close for the season Saturday, May 14. Held from 9am-1pm the second Tuesday October through May, the market offers residents the opportunity to explore a number of local food producers and craft makers. Goods, services and vendors to be found at the market include knife sharpening services; Morena Farms locally grown produce and fruit; artisan and gluten-free breads hot out of the oven, baked the morning of the market; other baked goods; gluten-free tamales; pure avocado oils; flavored vinaigrettes and extra virgin olive oil; free range fresh chicken eggs; local bee keeper Sun Valley Bees offering honey, bee pollen, bees wax for furniture and other bee products; Ocean Prime Seafood; Carlaccio Pasta sauces and pasta; All wrapped Up baklava and spanakopita; mustards, salsa, cheese curds and Wisconsin cheese; hand-woven baskets from Kenya and more. The event is held in the parking lot of Good Shepherd Church, 6502 East Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. For more information, call 480.585.8639.

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Falcon Run To Support Cactus Shadows Mountain Bike Team

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The Fifth Annual “Falcon Run” will be held on Saturday, May 14, at the Cactus Shadows Sports Complex. Start/Finish will be at the soccer field at 60th Street and Falcon Drive. The run will consist of both 10K and 5K races starting at 6:30am and 6:45am, respectively. Previously a “homecoming” event, this year’s Falcon Run will be a celebration of the school year that is sure to be a memorable event for the community. Additions this year include eight trophies for fastest-overall finishers in both Junior & Adult and Male & Female Categories in each race (5K and 10k) and commemorative medallions for the top three finishers in each age group. Walkers, strollers and pets are also welcome. Also new this year will be a “Falcon Finish Line” featuring the inflatable Falcon Tunnel that is famous at Cactus Shadows football games. Registration including T-Shirt and Goodie Bag is $20 for Juniors 18 and under for either run; $30 for Adult 5K; $40 for Adult 10K. Children under five are free. All fees increase by $5 May 1 and by $10 May 8. Proceeds from the Falcon Run support the Cactus Shadows High School Mountain Bike Team, a 100 percent self-funded team (also the #3 team in Arizona). This co-ed team is raising money to purchase equipment and a team trailer for their statewide races. Register for the Fifth Annual Falcon Run at http://tinyqr.com/vL. Learn more about Cactus Shadows High School at www.ccusd93.org.

Archaeology Society Holds Final Meeting The Desert Foothills Chapter of the Arizona Archaeology Society, based in Cave Creek, will hold its final meeting of the season May 11. The May meeting will discuss the Battle of Pima Butte, or the Battle of Maricopa Wells, which was fought on June 1, 1857 at Pima Butte, near Maricopa Wells in the Sierra Estrella. Arizona’s Greatest Battle by Steve Hoza describes the events surrounding this significant Arizona battle and details of the battle itself. Yuma, Mohave, Apache and Yavapai warriors fought the Maricopa (Piipaash) and Pima (O’Odham) at a Maricopa village named Secate in one of the largest battles in Arizona’s history. This battle represented the last major battle between Native Americans in North America. Today, the Salt River-Pima Maricopa Indian Community share a reservation of the east side of the general Phoenix Valley. Hoza has worked in Arizona museums for nearly 30 years. He currently works at the museum on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community as the Archivist and is working on a publication for this obscure but important Native American historic battle. The May meeting begins at 7pm, and will be held at The Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church, 6502 East Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. For more information, visit www.azarchsoc.org/ desertfoothills.

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Desert Sun Academy (grades Kindergarten through Sixth) in the Cave Creek Unified School District (CCUSD) will be the first public school in Arizona to institute a French Immersion program, slotted to begin August 2016. The end goal is for students to achieve professional fluency in English and French. Bloomberg Rankings list French as being the third most important language in the global economy after English and Chinese, Arabic is fourth and Spanish is fifth. This is partially attributed to the fact that many of the fastest developing African countries are French-speaking. With the number of French speakers in the world expected to triple by 2050, this becomes a great choice for students entering school today. Dual Immersion programs follow the Arizona Academic Standards but teach 50 percent of the day in the target language and the other 50 percent in English. Results across the U.S. are consistent with what Spanish and Chinese Immersion students experience across the country--students are functioning at grade level or higher in English and are reaching high levels of proficiency in the other language. “We are seeing some students add a third language by graduation,” notes Associate Superintendent Dr. Jana Miller. Seats for this Kinder and First grade program are currently open until the cap is reached. Being a part of CCUSD means that this French Immersion program will follow the same model as its popular Spanish and Chinese Immersion neighboring schools. French Immersion is expected to draw attendance from outside of the district boundaries as well as provide more opportunities for the waiting-listed families at the other CCUSD immersion schools. “The earlier children are exposed to other languages, the more their brains will soak it up. This is yet another great opportunity for Cave Creek School District families,” says Desert Sun Academy Principal Dr. Micah Korb. Area parents may call 480.575.2900 to reserve a spot for children. For additional information, visit www.ccusd93.org.

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COMMUNITY VOICES Revocable Living Trusts – Great For Incapacity Planning And Distributing Your Assets Good estate planning assures that you have the right help in place if you become incapacitated and makes distribution of your estate after death as seamless and inexpensive as possible. The most effective way to plan for your incapacity and death is the Revocable Living Trust. The Revocable Living Trust will help you and your loved ones avoid court intervention and expense. The Revocable Living Trust: • Is controlled by you until you are incapacitated or pass on • Is readily accepted by financial institutions

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More than 100 ladies of the Town of Paradise Valley Women’s Association (TPVWA) came together for their annual Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show on Wednesday, April 20, at the Gainey Ranch clubhouse. Spring and summer fashions from six area boutiques were modeled by some of the club’s own members.

Model Kathy George escorted by Paul Johnson

Free Arts Receives Grant To Support Programs For Children The Trends Charitable Fund has awarded a $25,000 grant for general operations to support programs for children at Free Arts For Abused Children of Arizona. Free Arts is the first arts organization to receive a Trends Charitable Fund grant. “This generous grant from the Trends Charitable Fund will allow Free Arts to continue providing unique and innovative programs using the creative arts to help heal homeless and abused children who have experienced family trauma, homelessness and violence,” says Free Arts Executive Director Alicia Sutton Campbell. “We simply cannot do what we do without the incredibly thoughtful support of our community through organizations like the Trends Charitable Fund. We are deeply grateful.” Free Arts served 7,340 abused and homeless children in 2015 through partnerships with 35 social service agencies at more than 100 sites across Maricopa County and more than 800 volunteers. Locations include domestic violence and homeless shelters, foster care group homes and residential treatment centers. Services are provided at no cost to the partnering agencies. Avery, a Free Arts participant at age 15, wrote in a letter of support that “living in a group home, you don’t really get to express your feelings. Growing up in that environment was all about surviving and suppressing my thoughts and emotions…In Free Arts’ programs I actually had an outlet to express myself and explore my interests.” “What I ended up loving the most about Free Arts was the community,” Avery wrote. “It’s full of adults that actually care about making the world a better place and taught me the power of what a community truly is.” For more information, visit www.freeartsaz.org.

Pictured L-R front row: Organizers Mary Ann Kelley and Kathleen Monheit; Emcee Hope Ozer Back row L- R: Ed Rowe, Marel Brady, Anne Marie Garvey, Julie Schwalbe, David Smith, Susan Gressel, Leslye Weisman, Kathy George and Paul Johnson.

The TPVWA is a local organization that facilitates friendships through numerous social events and welcomes all ladies who reside within the Town of Paradise Valley. For membership questions, contact Marel Brady at 480.998.1865. Photos courtesy of Trevor Smith

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• Allows your successor trustee to quickly and efficiently begin managing your assets to care for you and your finances if you are incapacitated, and to manage and distribute your assets on death So how do you know if you need a Revocable Living Trust? If you have assets, you can benefit from a Trust. Even a basic estate consisting of your home, bank accounts, stock accounts, vehicles and personal property can be easily managed using a Trust. Even young families can use a Trust. Young couples with children should have life insurance policies to provide for their children if they aren’t around. At death, that life insurance policy should be managed to assure it is spent on the children. Learn more about estate planning at www.libbybanks.com or attend one of my seminars. The next one is May 26 at 5:30pm at Stonecreek Golf Club, 4435 East Paradise Village Parkway South.

Women’s Association Gets Fashionable At Annual Luncheon

FOOTHILLS ANIMAL RESCUE PET OF THE MONTH Seven-Year-Old Jack Russell Terrier Mix Ajay is a bundle of energy and love. He is looking for someone who will keep him active and fit. He would be a great companion for someone who likes to go for walks and even hikes. Come meet this lovable dog and this month. His adoption fee is sponsored. 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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Scottsdale Unified Schools have provided an unmatched educational opportunity to kindergarten through high school students for the past 120 years. Our schools provide limitless opportunities that educate the whole child and allow students the ability to pursue their own, unique interests. Beginning fall of 2016, Spanish will be Dr. A. Denise Birdwell offered at the following elementary schools: Interim Superintendent, Pima, Copper Ridge, Anasazi and Cherokee. Scottsdale Unified School District Desert Canyon Elementary will offer Mandarin Chinese. At least one of the languages of Spanish, French and Mandarin Chinese is offered in middle school. High school students have the opportunity to choose from traditional world languages including Spanish, French and Latin as well as from strategic languages including Mandarin Chinese, Russian and Japanese. Rigorous coursework including gifted learning, honors, Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate programming is available. Students who face academic challenges are identified as early as possible and receive necessary supports to help them succeed. We offer STEAM-based elementary schools, a Math and Science Academy, specialized programs including nursing and culinary and award-winning robotics programs at the elementary, middle and high school levels. Our performing and visual arts programs are offered at the elementary, middle and high school level and students have the opportunity to participate in athletic programming in both middle and high school. Our middle schools offer students a rigorous curriculum and elective selections promoting quality learning. Our middle school counselors and teachers are trained to address the academic, physical and emotional needs of students as they face the changes that occur at this critical point in their development. In SUSD, we realize that “one size does not fit all.” We offer a broad array of academic and extra-curricular programs to ensure that each of our students has the opportunity to pursue their dreams. To contact Dr. Birdwell, call 480.484.6120. For more information on the Scottsdale Unified School District, visit www.susd.org.

Nicola Ferguson, a student at Sunrise Middle School, was crowned queen of the 2016 Arizona Educational Foundation (AEF) Arizona State Spelling Bee on March 19. Nicola out spelled 26 other contestants, and in the 17th round, she spelled “recumbent” correctly to take the crown. “It felt amazing, and I am really excited about going to Nationals,” says Nicola. To celebrate her win, Nicola had L-R: Bobbie O’Boyle, Nicola Ferguson and Alberto Rios. Photo courtesy of AEF pizza and ice cream. As the state winner, Nicola will receive an all-expense paid trip for two to Washington, D.C., $800 cash and a Webster’s Third New International Dictionary. Nicola will represent Arizona in the 89th Annual Scripps National Spelling Bee (www.spellingbee.com), which will be held May 25-26 in Washington, D.C. To prepare for Nationals, Nicola will look at the list that she was given earlier and look at some of the resources on the Scripps National Spelling Bee website. “I’m also going to read more complex books to get more exposure to more difficult words,” she says. The AEF (www.azedfoundation.org) hosts the annual Arizona State Spelling Bee. Each year 27 students from across the state compete to determine who will represent Arizona at the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Sunrise Middle School is part of the Paradise Valley Unified School District. Learn more at www.pvschools.net.

Northeast Valley Teens Strike Gold The Girl Scouts – Arizona CactusPine Council announced that seven Northeast Valley teens have been honored with the highest award in Girl Scouting: The Gold Award. According to Tamara Woodbury, CEO of Girl Scouts – Arizona CactusPine Council, 2016 is extra-special as the Girl Scouts are celebrating the milestone 100th Anniversary of the Gold Award. Earning the Gold Award is somewhat comparable to the Boy Scouts’ Eagle Scout. While both achievements require developing and completing a service project, Girl Scouts must create a project that is sustainable and continues to give back to the community long after she moves on. Overall, the process usually takes 18 to 24 months and often involves seeking in-kind donations and recruiting volunteers. “Empowering girls to lead is one of the greatest investments we can make,” says Woodbury. “When women adopt leadership roles, they contribute a unique set of skills, ideas and life experiences that enrich and

strengthen communities. Girl Scouts, and the Gold Award specifically, gives girls the support and guidance they need as they step into impactful leadership roles.” The local honorees and their projects are: • Dorthea Boatwright (Paradise Valley): Students Cook • Rachel DeStigter (Scottsdale): Teens Go Global • Ellie Fessler (North Phoenix): Terminating Toddler Topple Overs • Reyna Gariepy (North Phoenix): Epilepsy Awarenes • Tess Grossman (Phoenix): Hear & Now • Brittanee Hustad (North Phoenix): Stifle the Silence • Ariana Schein (Scottsdale): Prom Closet

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Mother’s Day is just around the corner and we have put together a number of delicious ways for Valley residents celebrate the special women in their lives.

– All Month Long Trocadéro Wine School

Now in its 26th season, of Wright’s at The Biltmore is the historic venue for dinners that combine innovative gourmet dining and acclaimed wines – with the winemakers there to discuss their vintages – followed by after-dinner drinks and cigars. The May 5 dinner features Truchard Vineyards, featuring Roussane and Cabernet Franc. Call 602.955.6600 or visit www.arizonabiltmore.com.

Sushi Roku Champagne Brunch The Scottsdale hotspot continues its monthly Sunday Champagne brunch through June. Combining everything from exotic Far Eastern dishes to gourmet twist on classic American eats, guests will be tempted by a compact yet delectable menu of sharable starts such as Duck Wings, Watermelon Cucumber Carpaccio or Biscuits & Gravy. Or go big with entrées such as Pork Cheeks Cheese and Grits or Chicken and Waffles. Asian-inspired dishes include a selection of raw Crudos, like Yellowtail Diced Chili or Big Eye Tuna. Seasonal Fruit Belinis, Moro Blood Orange Mimosas and a selection of fine sparkling wines will bring some fizz to the occasion. Upcoming brunch dates are May 8, June 12 and June 19. Call 480.970.2121 or visit www.sushiroku.com.

Treat Mom to a unique night brunch with mouthwatering dishes and tasty cocktails at this Old Town Scottsdale restaurant. Seated in either EVO’s indoor cozy dining room or the picturesque patio, guests will enjoy brunch dishes surrounded by modern sophistication and scenic views of Camelback Mountain, perfect for celebrating either with family or on a date night. From their signature Pork and Waffles or their Bolognese Baked Eggs, guests are sure to be satisfied with any of the specialty Brunch After Dark dishes at EVO. Also, in addition to their original handcrafted cocktail menu, EVO will offer a $15 Bottomless Rosé special along with their Brunch After Dark menu exclusively for Mother’s Day. Call 480.265.9814 or visit www.evoscottsdale.com.

AmeriCAN Canned Craft Beer Festival

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EVO Brunch After Dark

This sixth annual festival is set to return to the Scottsdale Civic Center Saturday, May 14, from 12-6pm. AmeriCAN features more than 300 rare beers from over 100 local and national breweries, many of which are not available in the state of Arizona. Enjoy live entertainment, food, a VIP tent, beer science garden and beer Olympic games. New this year: a mobile canning station and brewing demonstrations. Visit www.cannedcraftbeerfest.com.

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Vincent on Camelback plays host to this special wine class, which celebrates famous women winemakers. The event begins with a Champagne toast to motherhood, followed by a tasting of nine wines from accomplished women winemakers from around the world. The wines are accompanied by cheese, fruit, charcuterie and bread plates from Chef Vincent Guerithault, with a special event to finish. The event will be held May 7 from 1-3pm. To make a reservation, call 602.332.9152 or visit www.trocaderowine. com. Visit www.vincentsoncamelback. com for additional information.

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Willcox Wine Country Festival Wisk Mom away for a weekend of wine festivities at the spring Willcox Wine Country Festival, May 21-22. Held at the Willcox Historic Railroad Park, the event includes local farm products, food, music and wine tasting of eight Arizona farm wineries. Admission to the festival is free; tasting glasses and tickets may be purchased for $20-$25. Visit www.willcoxwines.com.

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May 5

Dream Theater

Mesa Arts Center www.mesaartscenter.com; 480.644.6500

May 7

Dick Dale

Musical Instrument Museum www.mim.org; 480.478.6000

May 5-8

All Balanchine 2016

Phoenix Rising: The Valley Collects

Sean Watkins

Musical Instrument Museum

May 5-22

Phoenix Art Museum

May 9

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

May 8

Ballet Arizona at Symphony Hall www.balletaz.org; 602.381.1096

Thru May 29

May 5-26

Bettye LaVette

Musical Instrument Museum

Scottsdale ArtWalk

Scottsdale Arts District www.scottsdalegalleries.com

6 Thru May 8 May 10

Pinkalicious The Musical

The New Standards

Valley Youth Theatre www.vyt.com; 602.252.8188 Thru May 15

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Flowers, Fruit, Books, Bones Phoenix Art Museum www.phxart.org; 602.257.1880

Musical Instrument Museum May 4-8

May 12

Annie

Alton Brown: Eat Your Science

ASU Gammage www.asugammage.com; 480.965.3434

Mesa Arts Center May 12

Neil deGrasse Tyson May 6

Comerica Theatre www.livenation.com

Desert Botanical Garden www.dbg.org; 480.941.1225

Classics Ten – Scheherazade

8th Annual National Public Gardens Day

May 12-14

Phoenix Symphony www.phoenixsymphony.org; 602.495.1999

May 6

Artlink First Fridays

Downtown Phoenix www.artlinkphoenix.com; 602.256.7539

May 6-15

The Little Mermaid, Jr. CYT Phoenix at Mesa Arts Center

46 May 13

Cécile McLorin Salvant with The Lewis Nash Trio

The Nash www.thenash.org; 602.795.0464

7 May 7

SMoCA Mix

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Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art www.smoca.org; 480.874.4666

May 13

Jason Bonham: Led Zeppelin Experience Celebrity Theatre www.celebritytheatre.com; 602.267.1600

Flamexico

Home Opener at Talking Stick Resort Arena www.phoenixmercury.com; 602.252.9622

Mesa Arts Center May 13-22

Scottsdale Cinematheque

May 27

The Senators & The Barflies

Musical Instrument Museum May 28 – Oct. 16

David Taylor: Photographs Phoenix Art Museum

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts ww.scottsdaleperformingarts.org; 480.499.8587

May 20 – June 5

Equal Opportunity Offenders: Music from South Park

May 29

Phoenix Mercury vs. Washington Mystics

Theatre Artists Studio www.thestudiophx.org; 602.765.0120 May 20 – June 26

Shrek The Musical, Jr.

Talking Stick Resort Arena

Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre www.desertstages.org; 480.483.1664

June 2

Brad Paisley with Tyler Farr and Maddie & Tae

May 21

High School Musical Theater Awards

Ak-Chin Pavilion www.livenation.com

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

May 20

Phoenix Mercury vs. Seattle Storm

May 13-14

ASU Gammage

May 14

AMA Pro Flat Track National Motorcycle Championships

June 2-5

Phoenix Comicon

May 21-22

Great American Songbook with Kristin Chenoweth

Phoenix Convention Center www.phoenixcomicon.com

Phoenix Symphony

Turf Paradise www.arizonamile.com; 602.730.0778

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May 29

Sweeney Todd Mesa Encore Theatre at Mesa Arts Center

May 14 – Oct. 22

Mel Roman: Coming Out Under Fire

Permanent Collection / Impermanent Museum

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art

May 14-15

Musical Instrument Museum

Talking Stick Resort www.ticketmaster.com; 480.850.7734

May 21 – Oct. 2

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art

May 31

Phoenix Mercury vs. Connecticut Sun

Talking Stick Resort Arena

May 15

June 3

Flight of the Conchords Sing Flight of the Conchords Comerica Theatre www.livenation.com

Arizona Musicfest Winners Concert

June 3-4

Musical Instrument Museum

The Earth – HD Odyssey Phoenix Symphony

May 18 – June 12

When You Wish: The Story of Walt Disney

June 5

Phoenix Theatre www.phoenixtheatre.com; 602.254.2151

May 31

Dirty Dozen Brass Band

Musical Instrument Museum May 22

Gingger Shankar

Musical Instrument Museum

Copa America Centenario: Mexico vs. Uruguay

University of Phoenix Stadium www.ticketmaster.com

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3rd Annual Experience Polynesia

Lisa Lampanelli

May 24

Taj Mahal

Musical Instrument Museum May 25

May 20

James Hunter

Phoenix Mercury vs. Minnesota Lynx

Musical Instrument Museum

Talking Stick Resort Arena

May 20

May 27 – June 19

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Arizona Broadway Theatre www.azbroadway.org; 623.776.8400

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Summer Movie Fun For Kids At Harkins Harkins Theatres’ popular annual kid’s movie program, Summer Movie Fun, kicks off Monday, May 30. Season tickets for all 10 movies are just $7 and are on sale now at the box office. Individual tickets are available the day of the show for $2 each. Doors open at 9am and all shows begin at 9:45am, with movies running every weekday through Friday, August 5.

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The fun continues at the concession stand with Harkins’ Kids Combos including popcorn, fruit snacks and a drink, all in a convenient carrying tray for $4.75. Summer Movie Fun season ticket holders will also receive a voucher for a free Kids Combo to be used during the month of September. The Summer Movie Fun 2016 schedule includes: • May 30 – June 3: Shaun The Sheep

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• June 6-10: The Peanuts Movie • June 13-17: Home • June 20-24: Minions • June 27 – July 1: Kung Fu Panda 2 • July 4-8: The SpongeBob Movie • July 11-15: Hotel Transylvania 2 • July 18-22: Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs • July 25-29: Walking With Dinosaurs • August 1-5: Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted Parents can visit www.harkinstheatres.com/smf for participating locations and more information about the Summer Movie Fun program.

Ohana Nguyen (eight) and contest winner Max DelGarbino (nine) enjoyed, along with their moms, the production of Pinocchio at Valley Youth Theatre February 14. Max’s mom says, “The interpretation of Italian writer Carlo Collodi’s original story by the [Valley] Youth Theatre group was amazing and very entertaining. Thank you for the tickets.”

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The Ombudsman program of Area Agency on Aging, Region One is looking for caring volunteer individuals to visit assisted living homes in order to make residents aware of their rights. Ombudsmen work to resolve problems of individual residents and bring about changes at the local, state and national level to improve care of residents in longterm care facilities. Ombudsman are responsible for: • Identifying and investigating complaints

• Providing information to residents about long-term care services

The Progressive Cardiovascular Care Unit at HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center received the Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses. That makes John C. Lincoln Medical Center the only hospital in Arizona with three patient care units recognized for exceptional patient care through evidence-based care and collaboration. In the country, fewer than 25 hospitals have three or more units with Beacon designations. Beacon units set the standard for patient care. The Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit and the Intensive Care Unit at HonorHealth John C. Lincoln also have Beacon awards.

• Educating and informing residents, facility staff, families and others about resident rights • Promoting the development of resident and family councils • Advocating for changes to improve residents’ quality of life and care Volunteers will take part in a comprehensive and in-the-field training and receive support from the Ombudsman staff. For additional information about the Ombudsman program in Maricopa County, contact Fran Atkinson at 602.241.6132 or email her at fran. atkinson@aaaphx.org. The Area Agency on Aging, Region One plans, develops and delivers services for seniors (60 years and older) and adults (18 and older) with disabilities and longterm care needs. For services available to older adults, call the Senior help line at 602.264.4357 or visit www.aaaphx.org.

Pictured: Standing, L-R: Scholastica Masioge, RN; Susie Laird, RN; Beth Cooke, RN; Kristin Tirado, RN; Samantha Valcarce, RN; Chuck Balcome, RN; Maria Gates, RN, clinical director; Wilma Perkes, RN, nursing supervisor; Kevin Merk, RN; Dianna Jackson, RN; Nancy Engle, RN; and Christine Leibering, RN. Kneeling, L-R: Jamie Wrede, RN; Sezaline Rogers, PCT; Frank Villa, PCT; and Diana Martinez, RN. Not all the PCCU staff is pictured.

“We have a dynamic and cohesive team that strives to put the patient first at all times,” says Maria Gates, RN, BSN, clinical director of the Progressive Cardiovascular Care Unit. “I am extremely proud of this accomplishment for our unit as it speaks to the excellence we demonstrate every day. I am honored to work with such an amazing group of professionals.” “These awards show John C. Lincoln Medical Center’s dedication to excellence,” adds Kristina Zimmermann, MSN, RN, vice president and chief nursing officer, HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center. “Our nurses provide the best care and put our patients first. It’s gratifying when an independent organization also recognizes our nurses’ care as among the very best.” HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center is located at 250 East Dunlap Avenue in Phoenix. For more information, call 602.943.2381 or visit www.honorhealth.com.

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Connecting Youth To The Great Outdoors As part of the U.S. Department of the Interior’s leadership of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! Outside initiative to engage the next generation of outdoor stewards and inspire millions of young adults to play, learn, serve and work in the great outdoors, Mayor Greg Stanton joined other dignitaries last month at Margaret T. Hance Park to announce that Phoenix has been selected as one of the first 50 cities to participate in the nationwide movement. Following the announcement, local youth participated in a tree planting community service project at Hance Park. The initiative, funded through a $2.5 million national commitment by the American Express Foundation, will provide two years of funding for the Valley of the Sun YMCA to help coordinate efforts, facilitate collaboration, grow resources and increase participation in outdoor programs on all public lands – from local parks to federal lands and waters. “Engaging people of all ages, especially youth, in enjoying and caring for parks and public lands builds a sense of stewardship and fosters deep connections to nature that will last a lifetime,” said Interior Secretary Sally Jewell.

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“Phoenix has one of the most extensive park and preserve systems in the nation, 41,000 acres of opportunity for youth in every corner of the city to get outside, get moving and get involved in making their community stronger,” said Mayor Stanton. “Whether it’s planting trees like we did today or exploring a desert or mountain preserve, we are proud to take part in the First Lady’s effort to provide opportunities for kids to experience the outdoors and connect to nature.” Phoenix joins 26 cities announced in 2015. For more information about the initiative, visit www.doi.gov/youth. This work is part of an overall strategy by the Obama Administration to connect young people to the outdoors. Other efforts include the “Every Kid in a Park” (www. everykidinapark.gov) program to provide all fourth grade students and their families with free admission to national parks and other public lands and waters for a full year. These complement the National Park Service’s Find Your Park (http://findyourpark. com) campaign preparing for this year’s centennial of the National Park System.

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It’s All About The Journey

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Overland Expo returns to Arizona for its 10th show – the fifth in Flagstaff – May 20-22. During the weekend, more than 7,000 people from around the globe will arrive at Mormon Lake Lodge, a rustic western-themed venue 20 miles south of Flagstaff. Surrounded by tall ponderosa pines, the venue offers full-service restaurants, convenience store, ATM, laundry, fuel (gas, propane), an RV park, and access to the beautiful Coconino National Forest at 7,800 feet. The Arizona Trail crosses the ranch, and there are hundreds of miles of hiking and riding trails surrounding the venue. Overlanding is exploring the world by self-guided means, in one’s own vehicle or on a motorcycle. The journey is the purpose in overlanding. The most cost-effective way to overland is

to camp along the way, though many people alternate camping with hotels, hostels or couch-surfing. Overland Expo 2016 WEST will feature the same

dynamic event experience as previous years, with a blend of professional trade show and educational opportunities that have made Overland Expo the most popular overlanding show in the Western Hemisphere, and most unique in the world. This year, BF Goodrich tires and Four Wheel Campers, along with Land Rover, RawHyde Photo by Mosko Moto; Courtesy of Overland Expo

Adventures and BMW motorcycles, are the top sponsors, hosting an array of activities ranging from a custom instructional driving course built and staffed by the world-famous Land Rover driver team and an “Adventure Motorcycle Village” with a teaching arena and riding course. Overland Expo is an annual event, founded in Arizona in 2009, that brings together overlanding enthusiasts and the rapidly growing industry that serves them. This three-day weekend is designed to educate and inspire people to get out and explore their world – there are hundreds of session-hours of classes, workshops and roundtable programs for four-wheel-drive and adventure motorcycle enthusiasts; a large trade exposition with exhibitors, vendors, authors and filmmakers; and evening inspirational programs and music. For complete event details, call 877.393.2230 or visit www. overlandexpo.com.

Grand Canyon Railway Gets Steamy Take a trip back in time (with a nod to the future), and celebrate the history of vintage rail travel on Grand Canyon Railway’s “Steam Saturday” – a train trip to the Grand Canyon and back, powered by steam locomotive 4960, and fueled by waste vegetable oil. Upcoming Steam Saturdays include May 7, June 4, July 2, August 6, September 3 and October 1. The train departs the Williams Station at 9:30am, returning at 5:45pm. In addition, Williams Train Days – Northern Arizona’s very own tribute to The Train, the history of rail travel in the Southwest and all machines that move – takes place Saturday, June 18. The Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel’s property will have the look of a railway museum with authentic pieces of rail equipment from past and present on display – historic steam locomotives, workhorse diesel locomotives, track maintenance machines and more. Guests can also see rail on the small scale as the Railway hosts model railroad enthusiasts and their elaborate, life-like layouts from all over Arizona. The excitement doesn’t stop with trains, though. There will also be an antique and classic automobile exhibit, and a vintage tractor and farm equipment exhibit that the kids will be sure to love. Also, members of the Williams-Grand Canyon Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society and the Winslow Harvey Girls will be on hand to talk about the history of rail travel and hospitality in the American Southwest. Williams Train Days runs from 9am-5pm. For more information, visit www.thetrain.com.

The longest running home tour in Arizona boasts never before seen historic and significant homes in a guided tour through the mile-high town’s back streets. The Jerome Chamber of Commerce will host the 51st Annual Jerome Historic Home And Building Tour May 21-22. Guests will have the comfort and the shelter of Spook Hall and enjoy entertainment and seats while waiting for the shuttle to begin the tour, which is shaping up to be a special treat with a visit to The Gulch section of town for the very first time. The tour will include a spectacular new build along with an original miner’s shack on the property that has been renovated into a dream Miner’s Shack retreat. The view from the property is spectacular with an enormous porch for relaxing and watching the flittering hummingbirds for which the home is named. The completed Sullivan Hotel, renovated by Mary Wills and Sally Dryer of Nellie Bly Kaleidosopes and Glass, will be shown after many years of detailed work to create an incredible display, work and entertainment space. The building was owned by ‘Belgian’ Jennie Bauter who was Jerome’s most famous madam and the wealthiest woman in The Arizona Territory. Advance tickets are sold online, or purchase on the day of the event. It is most crowded in the morning so it is recommended to come in early afternoon for the least amount of waiting. Vans transport guests to each location where they can stay as long as desired. Get on the next van and proceed with the tour. It will take two to four hours to complete the tour depending on how long spent at each stop. For online tickets, visit www.jeromechamber.com. For more information, call 928.634.2900.

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Celebrate The Art Of The West At Annual Show & Sale

The Phippen Museum is gearing up for a celebration of fine art – its 42nd Annual Western Art Show & Sale, May 28-30. A Memorial Day weekend tradition on Prescott’s historic courthouse plaza, the art event not only attracts

art enthusiasts, Western collectors and tourists from far and wide, it also draws some of the nation’s most talented artists. Phippen show participants create artwork in oil, watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, pastel, sculpture and drawing. And although this annual juried show features well established artists, up-and-comers who create “Art of the American West” will also be well represented. Guests see some of the greatest examples of Western art in America today, and also be able to meet participating artists in an informal, outdoor setting and purchase pieces directly from the masters.

Prescott’s historic Courthouse Plaza during the Art Show & Sale

With the Miniature Masterpiece Show and Sale and a live art auction, there are many special events to keep attendees entertained and involved, including the Quick Draw events, the fun-filled Denim to Diamonds Gala with a live art auction, a public artist award ceremony and free admission to the Museum all weekend long. Opening its doors in 1984, the museum was named after inspirational Western sculptor and painter, George Phippen. He was a co-founder and first president of the Cowboy Artists of America and, after his untimely passing at the age of 50, a group of his friends and family believed an institution devoted to American Western art should be established in his memory. And more than 30 years later, the Phippen Museum proudly continues its ongoing mission to present museum quality Western art for the enjoyment of visitors from all across the nation and abroad. For additional information, 928.778.138 or visit www.phippenartmuseum.org.

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Elevating Consciousness Through Cinema 2016 Illuminate Film Festival

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The 2016 Illuminate Film Festival will be held June 1-5 in Sedona. Some of the spotlight films in this year’s Festival include Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru, Maya Angelou and Still I Rise, sneak previews of Open Shadow (with rising Hay House author and speaker Teal Swan) and Mantra: Sounds Into Silence (followed by a concert with Jai Uttal), Maya Angelou and Still I Rise portrays the vibrant spirit of an American Legend – author, poet, Grammy-winner, and the world premiere of civil rights activist and shining example of what it is to Love, Sweat & Tears. be empowered moment by moment in one’s life. Attendees will also have the opportunity to experience the Conscious Film Convergence, a series of inspirational and educational workshops and panels featuring film industry experts that provides participants attending the 2016 Illuminate Film Festival insight, knowledge and best practices from real-world experiences to create, invest in, write and distribute transformational entertainment. “Research shows us that more than 100 million people in the U.S. are hungry for information about how to grow spiritually and live in harmony with other people, other cultures and the earth,” says Illuminate Film Festival Executive Director Danette Wolpert. “The Conscious Film Convergence brings together like-minded film, media and brand professionals for dialogue, education, networking and creative visioning to elevate the world’s collective mind, body, spirit and environmental consciousness through cinema This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for aspiring and veteran filmmakers, producers, writers, distributors and marketers to connect and collaborate in pursuit of a shared vision.” To purchase passes, or for information, visit www.illuminatefilmfestival.com.

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Plan A Summer Escape In Cool Idaho For those who are dreading the dog days of summer in Arizona, the Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel provides the ultimate “cool” summer escape. This Northern Idaho travel destination offers sublime daytime highs of 83 degrees in July – ideal for a summer vacation or a quick weekender. Named by Vacation News among the “Top 10 Mountain Towns in America,” Coeur d’Alene, Idaho is making a name as a desirable summer travel destination and Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel is on the short list for places to stay in Northern Idaho and is the ideal summer base camp for unlimited outdoor recreation, top-ranked golf at the resort’s Circling Raven Golf Club, incredible events, exciting gaming action, a luxury spa and the Coeur D’Alene Tribe’s grand legacy of hospitality. The property features 300 rooms and suites, seven distinct restaurants and lounges, 100,000 square feet of gaming space, offering more than 1,600 video gaming machines, high stakes bingo and off-track betting, a 15,000=square-foot luxury Spa Ssakwa’q’n voted 1st for “Resort spas that deliver the Ahh Factor” by Spatrips.com (2012).

Circling Raven Golf Club, an 18-hole, par 72 course acclaimed as a “Top 100” course by every major golf publication in the U.S., offers five sets of tees for all skills. These 620 acres of wetlands, woodlands and natural Palouse grasses are wrapped around a rare golf journey on a course where no two holes are at all alike, and on an inward nine where the only hole golfers see is the one they are playing. For more information, call 800.523.2464 or visit www.cdacasino.com.

All Aboard! For National Train Day Verde Canyon Railroad will celebrate National Train Day Saturday, May 14, applauding the important history of American railroads with an entertaining and educational event at its Clarkdale depot. Explore the outdoor storyboards and take a tour of the John Bell Museum. Liberty Wildlife will be sharing rescued educational birds with all guests at the depot, as well as on board the train. A delicious BBQ luncheon will be available for purchase on the patio in addition to many refreshing beverage options. New exhibits in the Museum are rich with photography and print about Jerome, Cottonwood, Clarkdale, early ranchers, Yavapai-Apache natives and the illustrious copper industry with a network of rail lines (many now vanished) that shaped central Arizona. Teeming with vintage artifacts ranging from 100-year-old switch locks to railroad lanterns that span the same distance of time, is free and open daily to the public. Eye-catching additions to the Verde Canyon Railroad visitor experience are depot storyboards, overflowing with details on the Verde Canyon encounter, pioneer spirit and railroad lore, installed along the quarter-mile length of the depot’s loading platform. For more information, call 800.293.7245 or visit www.verdecanyonrr.com.

Western Connecticut is a magnet for flower lovers each spring. Ten acres of daffodils, seven acres of peonies, a neighborhood where thousands of dogwoods bloom and a famous nursery’s multi-acre display garden make for a spectacular start to the season in this scenic region of the state.

Photo courtesy Western Connecticut Visitors Bureau

varieties can be seen in the sevenacre peony display garden, along with a demonstration orchard of fruit trees. Tree peonies are expected to bloom from the third week of May to early June, followed by herbaceous and intersectional peonies, to the third week of June. Visit http://treepeony.com.

Litchfield’s White Flower Farm opened its many acres of extravagant display gardens with tulips and other seasonal blooms in April. It remains beautiful with changing seasonal displays through October. Visit www. whiteflowerfarm.com. Contact the Western Connecticut Visitors Bureau by calling 860.567.4506, or visit www. visitwesternct.com.

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The beauty began early in April at Laurel Ridge Foundation (www.litchfielddaffodils.com) near Litchfield. The 10,000 daffodil bulbs sowed here in 1941 have multiplied many times to form a sea of yellow and white carpeting acres of woodland fields. Blooming season is through May, when grounds are open from dawn to dusk. The 81st annual Dogwood Festival, May 6-8, will light up the historic Greenfield Hill neighborhood in Fairfield. Plantings that began as far back in 1705 have grown to prodigious numbers that canopy the byways of the area. Besides the dogwoods, the festival offers New England artisans and crafters, an art show, a tag sale, a plant boutique, live music and children’s activities. Mid-May brings the annual Peony Festival, a Technicolor floral show in Thomaston, where Cricket Hill Gardens is celebrating its 27th anniversary as a prize source for these big, beautiful blossoms. Over 400

Scarlet Heaven peony; photo courtesy of Cricket Hill Gardens

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