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Arizona’s performing arts take center stage By Kathryn M. Miller

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Creativity and innovation – two driving forces in the performing arts – were seen in the last few years as many organizations struggled to stay open. Some were unsuccessful; others, like Actors Theatre, took a step back, regrouped and are now preparing for a new season. “This is an exciting time for Actors Theatre and contemporary theatre in the Valley,” says Renee Gertsman, president of the Actors Theatre 2013-14 board of directors. “The board and artistic management took a very brave step in pulling back to rethink and redesign and we’re all very anxious to experience the outcome of this new strategic direction.” Arizona’s arts and culture organizations are significant contributors to economic health and competitiveness, generating $581,318,224 annually according to the Arizona Cultural Data Project (AZCDP) – and this figure represents less than half of active arts and culture organizations in Arizona.

In its report released in March, AZCDP ranked Arizona 50th in the nation in per capita state appropriations for arts and culture. But despite this ranking, the report concludes that, “Demonstrating resilience in the face of challenges, Arizona’s arts and culture sector embodies the best of American creativity and innovation.” An optimistic attitude is shared by many in the arts community. “I am cautiously optimistic,” says David Saar, founder and artistic director of Childsplay. “Last year was a good one for us, and signs look even better for this season.” But Saar recognizes that there are plenty of challenges ahead.

Towns Move Forward With Bike Lane Study Carefree and Cave Creek have teamed up to study the feasibility of connecting the two towns through the construction of bike lanes. The towns have entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for shared matching funds and other terms for a bike lane design grant. It will be a study of the two town cores to discover effective ways of adding bike lanes to the arterial streets, making them safer for the many cyclists who ride through the towns.

Cave Creek Planning Director Ian Cordwell says he’s looking forward to getting the two towns connected, and said the design phase must be completed before any construction could begin. The $320,000 grant will fund the design of bike lanes in both towns. Construction could begin as early as October 2014.

See Arizona Performing Arts, page 48

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Take A Journey Of Imagination

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Publisher Hope H. Ozer Executive Editor Katherine Koenig

“Second star to the right and straight on ‘til morning.”

Managing Editor Kathryn M. Miller

– Peter Pan

I love theatre. Not just plays and musicals, but opera, ballet, street performers, spoken word, live music – life…as the man said, “All the world’s a stage…And all the men and women merely players.” I love to witness the stories unfold and the connection to the players and their characters as well as the chance of a shared experience with an audience. David Ira Goldstein, artistic director at Arizona Theatre Company, says that its goal this season is, “To bring together a cross-section of Arizona’s communities to be entertained, provoked and astonished by wonderful artists telling stories in the most thrilling ways possible.” Nicole Lowrance and Jason Ralph Live theatre and performance, when it’s done well, it’s something (New York Cast), Peter and the Starcatcher. The touring company will special. It’s like Neverland – a place where the only boundaries are the limits appear at ASU Gammage in January. of your imagination; where each experience is unique to the individual. Photo by Jenny Anderson So I encourage you to take in some “theatre” this year – release the boundaries of your imagination and allow yourself to be entertained, provoked and astonished. Our 2013-14 Performing Arts Preview begins on September Wine Events page 48. We have so many amazing artists, performing arts companies and venues here in the Valley. You DISCOVER AZ WINES don’t have to look to a far off star to stir the imagination…it’s all right here. I hope to see you there!

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SkySong III Gets Underway SkySong, the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center in Scottsdale, will break ground this month on a $32 million office building. With the first two office buildings at SkySong almost fully leased, work begins on SkySong III. Sharon Harper, president and CEO of Plaza Companies, says the start of construction is a significant milestone and an example of the positive impact created by SkySong. “We are very pleased to continue to build the vision for SkySong as a technology and innovation hub,” Harper says. “SkySong has already had a tremendously positive impact on south Scottsdale and on Arizona’s economic development efforts as a whole. Despite the challenging economic conditions of the past few years, SkySong continued to thrive and attract economic growth.” Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane says that the impact of SkySong on southern Scottsdale has been critical in sparking new economic

development in that part of the community. “It’s just another sign of how that corridor is developing on all lines, with what’s promised, planned and underway, ” he says. SkySong is a mixed-use development consisting of 1.2 million square feet of office and retail space at full build out in addition to residential units underway. “Now, with this new building and with the coming completion of the SkySong Apartments, the impact of SkySong on our community will become even more profound and positive,” adds Harper. SkySong III has already pre-leased 65 percent of the space to three anchor tenants: Arizona State University, which will take up 1.5 floors; WebFilings, an existing SkySong tenant that will expand there by taking up one floor; and Plaza Companies, which will open an office there. For more information, visit www.skysongcenter.com.

Cancer Center Upgrades, Renovation Complete Scottsdale Healthcare has announced a long-term relationship with Arizona Center for Cancer Care (AZCCC). The center has now opened facilities at the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center and will be providing radiation oncology services at both its Shea Medical Center and Osborn Medical Center locations. Arizona Breast Cancer Specialists (ABCS), AZCCC’s partner, will also now provide services as part of this relationship.

Now complete and open to patients, facility renovations include: • More than doubling the number of exam rooms in the department. • The addition of RapidArc Stereotactic Radiosurgery as a treatment option, which will allow for short courses of high-dose radiation. • The installation of a new iX Linear Accelerator, capable of delivering precision Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) with daily image guidance therapy.

“IMRT utilizes special imaging and treatment delivery techniques to define the size, shape and location of the tumor as well as normal tissue. It allows us to precisely design the radiation beams to the size and shape of the patient’s tumor while avoiding normal organs,” says Dr. Farley Yang. Yang is one of the first radiation oncologists in Arizona to successfully use IMRT. For additional information, please visit www.arizonaccc.com.

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I am very proud to formally introduce Scottsdale’s Cure Corridor. Health and wellness are an integral part of Scottsdale’s identity, and we are emerging as a global leader in advancing healthcare, research and bioscience. An unprecedented collaborative MAYOR spirit exists among world-renowned City of Scottsdale local healthcare institutions and 480.312.3111 new, exciting bio-technology www.scottsdaleaz.gov companies, making Scottsdale a place where miracles happen. The investment of these companies and the highly skilled workforce they employ brings economic opportunity. An even greater advantage to being the birthplace to cutting edge research is that local residents will benefit first. These Scottsdale assets protect the most important foundation for a quality life: health. Fresh ideas, energy, innovation; all these things are core parts of Scottsdale’s heritage and our community character. From education and research to clinical trials and patient care delivery, the progress made in the Cure Corridor starts at home and soon will profit the entire Valley and save lives around the world. This is an exciting time for Scottsdale. The Cure Corridor builds on the success of the past and looks toward the future. We are celebrating this introduction with a breakfast and panel series and expert panel dialogue on healthcare and bioscience activities in Scottsdale followed by Keynote Speaker Dr. Daniel D. Von Hoff. To register and for more information, please visit http:// bizjournals.com/phoenix/event/93841.

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Scottsdale Gallery Hosts Award Winning Show Beginning September 4, Scottsdale’s Gallery J2 will be filled with brightly colored materials such as plexiglass, steel and wood for award-winning artist Sean Royal’s show, “Transitions.” Guests are invited to a free artist reception from 6-9pm where they can meet the Sacramento artist and see his new works of art that illustrate his printing prowess and colorful layers. The show is Royal’s first time showing in Arizona and runs through October 16. “Transitions” examines the visual dissimilarities between organic and human ideas, as well as geometric and graphic ideas. Royal pulled inspiration from his past life experiences, in addition to music, other artists, movies and even his own work. “Transitions to me are changes from one state of mind to another,” says Royal. “For whatever reasons, I’ve struggled with most of them since I was a kid. Staying creative has helped me deal with changes throughout my life, whether it involved making music or visual art.” Gallery J2 is located on the second floor of J. Levine Auction & Appraisal, 10345 North Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale (southeast corner of Scottsdale Road and Shea Boulevard). For information, call 602.552.4141 or 877.761.3816 or visit www.galleryj2.com.

Scottsdale Advocate/ Author To Speak The Arizona YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix will host Scottsdale-based author Alexandra Kinias as part of its Empowerment Series. Her novel, Black Tulips, takes place in Egypt and the U.S., revealing hardships to which women living in male dominant societies are exposed. It will be held Thursday, September 19, from 11:30am-1pm. Learn more about Alexandra’s remarkable journey as a young woman growing up in Egypt and her view on the evolving role of women in her country, during lunch at the Ritz-Carlton Phoenix, 2401 East Camelback Road. “It’s critical that we hear a woman’s perspective on what is happening in Egypt at this time. Alexandra’s insight into her culture will be both enlightening and unique,” says YWCA CEO Dana Campbell Saylor. “The YW stands for women locally, nationally and around the world.” Visit www.ywcaz.org or call 602.258.0990 for more information and registration.

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Free Circus Tickets For Kids The 2013 Shrine Circus is coming to town, and you can take the kids for free. The circus opens on Friday, September 13 at 6:30pm at Westworld in Scottsdale. Free tickets for children can be printed at www.azshriners.com. Adult tickets are available for purchase in advance at all Safeway Stores at the customer service desk for $15 each. By purchasing tickets in advance, families can bypass the lines at the box office. Come early and enjoy face painting and balloon animals, and even ride the elephants. One boy’s and one girl’s bicycle will be given away at each performance. One free raffle ticket will be given to each child at the entrance. Tickets purchased by adults benefit the local Shrine Center and keep it open. Visit www.azshriners.com.

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Scottsdale resident and author Mark D. Vander Giessen recently released two children’s books nationwide: My Daddy Is Ten Feet Tall and The Princess and the Prince. Readers will discover the many ways a child can view his or her father as a hero by reading My Daddy Is Ten Feet Tall. The Princess and the Prince is an inspiring book showcasing how love brings out the best in everyone. Published by Tate Publishing and Enterprises, the books are available through bookstores nationwide, from the publisher at www.tatepublishing. com/bookstore or by visiting www.barnesandnoble.com or www.amazon.com.

A long time Scottsdale favorite – the Roaring Fork restaurant – has added new flavors to the menu, complimenting the season’s harvest. “We are excited to introduce a few new choices to the menu that are lighter in fare, but equally delicious,” says Executive Chef Michael Bouwens. The seasonal dinner menu will be offered through September 30. Menu selections include Tuna Taquitos served with Chile-seared Tuna, Mussels and Chorizo, Beef Tenderloin, Watermelon Salad, Heirloom Tomato Salad, Spinach Chicken Waldorf Salad, Blackened Redfish and Tequila Shrimp and Grits. Located on the corner of Scottsdale Road and Chaparral at 4800 North Scottsdale Road, Roaring Fork is open daily for happy hour in the Saloon at 4pm and for dinner nightly in the dining room at 5pm. Patio dining, private dining accommodations and complimentary valet parking are available. For information, call 480.947.0795 or visit www.roaringfork.com.

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Beekeeping And Honey Workshop

The Butterfly Wonderland offers a new fall workshop teaching guests about the wonderful world of honey bees, beekeeping and honey. Guests are invited to learn about nature’s tiniest treasure – the honey bee, from Butterfly Wonderland’s resident beekeeper and Arizona queen bee, Emily Brown, on Thursday, September 19 from 6-8pm. Brown will teach attendees about the history of honey bees and honey, how the honey bee colony works and the importance of honey bees to our society. In addition, guests will learn about the many natural products produced by honey bees, and the amazing array of honey varieties throughout the United States. A honey sampling and “Ask the Beekeeper” Q&A will take place after the presentation. To register, contact Adriane Grimaldi at 480.800.3000, Ext. 207. Butterfly Wonderland is located at 9500 East Via de Ventura in Scottsdale. For information, visit www.butterflywonderland.com.

Golf Tourney For Goldens Rescue A Golden of Arizona’s Links of Gold Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, September 14 at Troon North Golf Club, 10320 East Dynamite Boulevard in Scottsdale. This is the signature event for the statewide Golden Retriever rescue, which celebrates its 15th anniversary in October. Rescue A Golden of Arizona (RAGofAZ) is partnering with “Pennies for Pups,” founded by Ciara Petronzio, a 16-year-old member of RAGofAZ. The tournament begins with a shot-gun start at 1:45pm and is followed by “Yappy Hour” at 5:30pm with dinner and raffle at 6:30pm. Many rescued Goldens will be on hand to meet and greet the guests. Registration for Links of Gold is available online at www.golden-retriever.org.

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39th Anniversary ArtWalk America’s “Original ArtWalk” celebrates the kickoff to the cultural high season in Downtown Scottsdale on October 3. The historic Scottsdale ArtWalk will be held from 7-9pm every Thursday night. Galleries will be active with a night full of art openings, live music, food samplings and more. Participants proceed at their own pace and wander into galleries that offer a wide variety of notable pieces of art. With artists, gallery receptions, demonstrations, live music and more, art walking offers something special each week. Presented by the Scottsdale Gallery Association in partnership with the City of Scottsdale, an arts district map and information can be found by visiting www.scottsdalegalleries.com.

Get helpful health information during free “Ask the Healthcare Expert” community presentations sponsored by Scottsdale Healthcare in September.

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September 11 – Keep Your Immune System Healthy Learn about diet, vitamins, lifestyle modifications and more as a Scottsdale Healthcare expert discusses ways to boost your immunity and stay healthy. The presentation will be from 1-2pm at Appaloosa Library, 7377 East Silverstone Drive, Scottsdale. September 12 – Exercises for Osteoporosis and Arthritis A Scottsdale Healthcare physical therapist discusses which exercises to do and what to avoid. Learn exercise routines that are appropriate for everyone. The presentation will be from 1-2pm at Civic Center Auditorium, 3839 North Drinkwater Boulevard, lower level, Scottsdale.

September 19 – Lift Your Spirits with Food Can changing your diet reduce stress? Absolutely! Join a Scottsdale Healthcare educator to learn about food choices that can boost your mood without blowing your diet. The presentation will be from 1-2pm at Desert Foothills Library, 38443 North Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek.

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September 18 – Qi Gong for Stress Management A certified qi gong instructor demonstrates simple, beneficial movements and techniques. The presentation will be from 7-8pm at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 10500 North 90th Street, Scottsdale.

September 26 – It’s Never Too Late for Cancer Prevention A Scottsdale Healthcare dietitian provides practical tips about food and activity choices. The presentation will be from 1-2pm at Civic Center Auditorium, 3839 North Drinkwater Boulevard, lower level, Scottsdale. Registration is required. Call 480.882.4636 or visit www.shc.org/ events.

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SCC Offers Electric Charging Stations Scottsdale Community College now offers five electric vehicle (EV) charging stations for use. The charging stations can be used by employees, students and visitors to the campus, located at 9000 East Chaparral Road in Scottsdale. “We wanted to improve our sustainability efforts, provide a service to people who have EVs and prepare for future demand,” says Thomas Williams, SCC’s coordinator of sustainability programs. The stations came on line last month and are located in Parking Lot H on the east side of campus. To use the electric vehicle chargers, drivers must obtain a card offered by BLINK – the company providing technical support to the program. Charging costs typically run about $1 per hour. Most EVs take about four hours to fully charge. For more information about using the charging stations, go to the SCC website, www.scottsdalecc.edu/green.

Book Presentation By Scottsdale Editor In the 1970s, Arizona’s Fort McDowell Reservation was threatened by a dam construction project that, if approved, would potentially flood most of its 24,680 acres of land. In an effort to preserve the reservation, Mike Harrison and John Williams, two elders of the Yavapai tribe, sought to have their history recorded so it wouldn’t be lost to future generations. In March 1974, Arizona State University anthropologist Sigrid Khera first sat down with Harrison and Williams to begin recording and transcribing their oral history, a project that would continue through the next two years. Although Harrison and Williams have since passed away, their voices shine through the pages of the Oral History of the Yavapai. Local Scottsdale editor Carolina Butler reports that the book has received generous praise by 2013 Journal of Arizona History editor Bruce J. Dinges. Butler will give a free presentation to the public on September 12 at 7pm at the Pueblo Grande Museum, located at 4619 East Washington in Phoenix. The book moves the reader rapidly as it tells the fateful story of the Yavapai, one of Arizona’s oldest tribes, from the time Christopher Columbus set foot in the New World and on through its confrontations with other tribes and settlers – to the conquest of the Yavapai and its 25-year confinement outside its homeland. It offers a wide range of information regarding the Yavapai people, from creation beliefs to interpretations of historical events and people. Harrison and Williams share stories about prayers, songs, dreams, sacred places and belief systems of the Yavapai. In the book, the narration of the Yavapai’s history facilitates a broad yet deep understanding of the Yavapai people. The book is available at www.amazon.com.

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Spa Girls Event At Scottsdale Quarter Will be held at new Dolce Salon The final 2013 Arizona Spa Girls Summer Spaaah event will be held at the new Dolce Salon & Spa at Scottsdale Quarter on September 6 from 6-9pm. Tickets include the evening event with cocktails, food, a keepsake tote filled with products for mind and body, a raffle with 100 percent of the proceeds going to Fresh Start Women’s Foundation, exclusive retail discounts, beauty demonstrations and mini salon and spa services. Event guests also receive a Summer Spaaah certificate valid toward one select luxury spa treatment on a day of their choice within 30 days after the event. (Gift bags and spa certificates will be distributed only at this date during these hours.) Your Dolce Spa certificate will be valid toward one of the following: • 60-minute Custom Organic Facial with Fiji Coconut Oil Scalp Massage • 60-minute Swedish Massage with Fiji Coconut Oil Scalp Massage • 45-minute Custom Body Polish with Massage and Spray Tan by Magic Tan

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Anchored between Eddie V’s Prime Seafood and SOL Mexican Cocina restaurants, the awardwinning Dolce Salon & Spa’s new location in Scottsdale Quarter features a full-service salon and day spa with 30 hair stations, pedicure and manicure nook, a semi-private “Brow Bar” for facial waxing and a bar-style makeup counter. The tranquil day spa area hides six elegant treatment rooms. Tickets are $75 per person and can be purchased at www.summerspaseries.com.

TOWN OF PARADISE VALLEY ID Theft Increases In PV Since the beginning of 2013, identity theft has doubled within the Town of Paradise Valley limits. According to Lieutenant Michael Cole of the Paradise Valley Police Department, the most typical identity theft crime is mail theft. One of the most important ways to protect against identity theft is to secure all incoming and outgoing mail. Stealing mail continues to be a frequent and favorite method of identity thieves. The average household receives many types of mail containing personal information; credit cards and checks that can be used by even the least sophisticated identity thief. But it’s not only incoming mail that identity thieves steal. They are even more interested in outgoing mail. To protect your home from identity theft:

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• Suspend mail delivery during vacations • Use direct deposit for wages and payments • Shred unwanted mail containing personal information • Deposit outgoing mail in Postal Service boxes or hand to USPS carrier If you believe you’ve had mail stolen, you can file an online complaint with the U.S. Postal Service or contact the Town of Paradise Valley police department.

Republican Women Host David Schweikert The Paradise Republican Women’s Club’s General Meeting will be held on Saturday, September 14, at Gainey Ranch Golf Club, located at 7600 Gainey Club Drive in Scottsdale. Friends and family can also attend to hear this month’s speaker, Congressman David Schweikert. The cost is $28 and the luncheon begins at 10:30am. Paid reservations are required in advance. All details can be found at www.prwc.org. For questions, contact Linda Brickman at 480.998.4481 or luvbug1611@cox.net.

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Athletes can now train for a grueling triathlon in the Zen-like environment of the Sanctuary on Camelback. The resort’s new three-day Triathlon Prep Program features the expertise of Sanctuary’s fitness staff, including Olympic swimmer Misty Hyman. Prior to arrival, Sanctuary’s fitness team connects with the guest to determine his or her current training and goals. On the first day, guests work directly with Hyman, who earned a gold medal in the 200-meter butterfly at the 2000 Olympic Games. Day two is a guided desert bike rides and guests hit the ground running on their third day with a tandem run with a fitness instructor. At the end of each training day, guests will have a choice of spa treatments to restore muscles and joints.

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COMMUNITY At first glance, Julianna is a very shy and quiet young woman. She has a likeable nervous laughter to her conversation and you can tell she’s waiting for just the right moment to show her true colors. When she does, the 14-year-old is bubbly, energetic, talkative and alive. “She is an energetic child. She is shy at first if she doesn’t know you but after she opens up she is really social and you can’t get her to stop talking,” says Xheni Ndreu, her CPS case manager. Julianna has been in care since 2009 and lives in a group home. Although Julianna has a girly side, she’s serious about having a bright future.

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Julianna may seem quiet and shy at first, but the 14-year-old is energetic, bubbly and looking towards a bright future. “After high school I would like to go to college, go to MCC or GCC and get an education and see what I’d like to do, probably pharmacy,” she says. A permanent family for Julianna could come in many forms, Ndreu says. The most important factor in finding Julianna a forever family is in securing one that will be stable and loving. “A family that will have a lot of patience. She will do good in a single parent home or a two parent home. She does well with children so other children are fine,” she says. “I think Julianna needs a family who would be willing to

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push her to attend school and be the best that she can be.” The teen also has biological siblings that she stays in regular contact with through phone calls and occasional visits. She would want to be part of a family who will allow her to maintain those relationships. “Those relationships are really important to her,” Ndreu says. “It’s very important for Julianna to have someone in her life who she can count on and depend on.” For additional information, call 602.254.2275 or visit http://aask-az.com.

The Carefree/Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce will hold an Evening Mixer on September 11 from 5:30-7pm at its office location, 748 East Easy Street in Carefree. The Chamber’s next Power Lunch will be held on September 17 from 11:30am-1pm at Tap Haus, 6900 East Cave Creek in Cave Creek. The Chamber is committed to promoting a dynamic and vital economy that serves the needs of its community. For more information, call 480.488.3381 or visit http://carefreecavecreek.org. Local First Arizona will hold its next Lunch Mixer on September 4 from 11:30am-1pm at Brat Haus in Scottsdale, and an Evening Mixer on September 18 from 6-8pm at Desert Song Healing Arts Center in Phoenix. The monthly events give members the opportunity to dine together, network and learn about the latest efforts in the Local movement. The events are open to members only; however, guests may attend the events with a member. For more information, call 602.956.0909 or visit http://localfirstaz.com. NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners) will hold its next networking meeting on September 11 from 10:45am-1pm at Phoenix Country Club, 2901 North 7th Street in Phoenix. The topic will be “The Power of a Compelling Brand Story” presented by Andrea Beaulieu, owner of Andrea Beaulieu Creates. NAWBO also has Desert Ridge and Scottsdale Neighborhood Chapters. For more information, call 480.289.5768 or visit www.nawbophx.org.

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The North Phoenix Chamber of Commerce will hold its 50th Anniversary Celebration on September 19 from 5-8pm at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort. The event includes a cocktail reception, music, dinner, a silent auction and awards presentation, and offers an opportunity to network with the individuals who are committed to keeping the North Phoenix business community growing, strong and vibrant. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will benefit OCJ Kids (http://ocjkids.org). RSVP at http:// northphoenixchamber.com/50th-anniversary.htm. The Chaparral Suites Resort Scottsdale will play host to the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce 2013 Scottsdale Business Showcase Tradeshow on September 12 from 3:30-6:30pm. The event includes fantastic food and drinks, lots of giveaways, a booth decorating contest and more. The event is free to the public and provides great face-to-face networking opportunities in a unique and fun environment. For more information, call 480.355.2700 or visit www.scottsdalechamber.com.

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Phoenix Adds Officers To Serve City, Protect Neighborhoods By Mayor Greg Stanton Terrazzo floors at Phoenix’s Sky Harbor International Airport

Creating Better Cities Through Public Art The Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture (http://phoenix.gov/arts; 602.262.4637) and Arizona Commission on the Arts (http://azarts.gov; 602.771.6536) are hosting a series of webinars about creating better cities and communities through public art. The series, “Creative Placemaking and Public Art,” produced by the Americans for the Arts Public Art Network, continues on September 12 and 26, October 10, November 7 and 20, and December 5, at the Pulliam Auditorium at Burton Barr Central Library, 1221 North Central Avenue. An eighth webinar, on October 24, will be presented at the Phoenix Art Museum’s Singer Hall, 1625 North Central Avenue. National public art expert Barbara Goldstein, author of Public Art by the Book, will lead the eight webinars. They will include artists and guest presenters from around the nation and cover all aspects of planning, coordinating and carrying out city and community public art projects, as well as additional discussion time with local public art experts. The series is free to the public, but attendees are encouraged to reserve seating. Visit http:// azarts.gov and click on “Programs” and “Public Art” to complete the online registration form. GET MORE on this story online at http://news.CITYSunTimes.com.

North Valley Symphony Orchestra Youth Orchestra Assessment North Valley Symphony Orchestra (NVSO) continues assessments for the upcoming 2013-14 season for the Youth Orchestra this month. NVSO has two orchestras for youth: the NVSO Youth Orchestra and the NVSO Symphonettes. The Symphonettes focuses on providing beginning to intermediate string players with an ensemble experience and does not require an assessment. The Youth Orchestra focuses on providing a year round district honor orchestra level experience. Highly skilled Youth Orchestra members are also given the opportunity to audition for the Adult Orchestra. Tuition for either group is $100 for the year. The final assessment for youth will be held at 23460 North 19th Avenue, Suite 150, in Phoenix, on September 7. The 2013-14 concert season includes Youth Orchestra playing at the Adult Orchestra performances on October 19, December 14, March 8 and May 17. Additionally, youth only concerts to feature both the Youth Orchestra and Symphonettes will be scheduled in December and May. Contact Music Director Kevin Kozacek to schedule an assessment time or if interested in joining the NVSO Symphonettes Orchestra. Kozacek can be reached at 623.980.4628 or conductor@northvalleysymphony.org. For information, visit www.northvalleysymphony.org.

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Just months ago, Phoenix faced the prospect of laying off 99 police officers from the beat, but through smart and sound fiscal management we saved hundreds of millions of dollars and, as a result, were able to hire 11 full-time officers instead. It was only possible because of a common-sense approach MAYOR that demands that we do more with less, City of Phoenix and a steadfast commitment to never put 602.262.7111 the safety and security of our city’s families www.phoenix.gov and communities in jeopardy. Here’s how we did it. Through the City’s Innovation and Efficiency Task Force, we put an emphasis on cutting waste – including combining City departments – and have saved taxpayers $63 million to date. We’re confident that in two more years, we’ll save a total of $100 million. City voters passed a bipartisan effort to reform the pension system that will save an estimated $600 million over the next 25 years. And by working with our employees, we saved $200 million in employee costs to avoid laying off a single City employee. These common-sense savings allowed the City Council to pass a fiscally responsible budget so that we could hire – not fire – police officers. They’ll be on the front lines, protecting our neighborhoods and making sure our kids and grandchildren get to school safely. Each of these full-time officers first served as a reserve officer. Collectively, these newly-sworn officers have already saved the City $1.7 million by providing a combined total of nearly 30,000 hours of police services on a volunteer basis – a total of more than three years time spent keeping our residents safe. More importantly, these officers are highly skilled and well-trained. That’s because Phoenix reservists work as detectives, motorcycle and transit officers, training and homeland security officers, helicopter pilots and members of special assignment units. I am thankful to these officers, the police department and all of our city employees for making the tough sacrifices necessary to get us through tough economic times so that we continue to have the resources we need to keep our neighborhoods safe and sound.

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Lifelong Learning At ASU Campuses Valleywide Hugh Downs, one of the world’s premiere social and cultural commentators, is the featured lecturer this fall for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Arizona State University. Also, among the many courses and lectures being offered this fall by OLLI are Arizona’s Unsolved Mysteries; Climate Change: The Science and the Spin; Buddhism Comes to America; Scottsdale Public Art Trolley Tour; and the Civic Engagement Series featuring Ken Bennett and Dr. Lattie Coor. The OLLI at ASU is a community of engaged learners discovering the joy of lifelong learning at its best…no tests, grades or educational requirements. The Institute provides low-cost educational and cultural courses and programs for adults aged 50 and above. Most courses are only $35, and lectures are only $10. A $15 per semester membership fee entitles students to register at any of five Valley locations and take as many courses as they wish. Classes are offered at ASU’s Downtown Phoenix campus, ASU’s West campus in Northwest Phoenix, Maravilla in Scottsdale, Tempe Connections at the Tempe Public Library and Friendship Village Tempe. To learn about all of the benefits and programs scheduled for Fall 2013, call 602.543.6440, send an e-mail to lifelonglearning@asu.edu or visit http:// lifelonglearning.asu.edu.

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32 Shea (www.32shea.com) is just one of the local businesses that is serving up locally-roasted coffee with a side of philanthropy. AZ LeaderForce recently partnered with a local coffee roaster, Matador Coffee, to market Café Esperanza. Profits from the sale of Café Esperanza support AZ LeaderForce programs and the efforts of collaborating charities that provide service, support and occupation training to those in need. Café Esperanza is a proprietary blend of coffee from Central and South America that uses only the finest quality Arabica beans – all of which are Rainforest Alliance-certified to assure sustainability in coffee growing regions. The beans are locally roasted, packaged and distributed. Every cup purchased helps local charities serving the poor. In addition to 32 Shea, the coffee is available at Duck and Decanter (www.duckanddecanter.com) and Matador Coffee Shop (http:// matadorcoffee.com), as well as Catholic Charities Community Services (http://www.catholiccharitiesaz.org) offices across the Valley. Want a personal stash for your morning brew? Café Esperanza is available for purchase online; each order is custom roasted in micro batches to maintain the highest quality and freshness. For more information, visit http://azleaderforce.org.

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Foundation Grants $28,000 In PSAT Funds For Students The Foundation for Public Education, a non-profit charitable organization, has awarded $28,000 to six high schools in the Paradise Valley Unified School District to allow sophomore students to take the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT). The PSAT – a National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test – is a part of the College Board’s Early Participation

Program, which guides students in college planning and preparation. The PSAT measures critical reading skills, math problem-solving skills and writing skills as practice for the SAT college entrance standardized test. The PSAT also provides feedback, indicating instructional areas students need to improve on. The Foundation for Public Education recognizes

the growing concerns and challenges regarding academic achievement in public school systems within Arizona and across the nation, and is supporting the Early Participation Program in conjunction with the District’s efforts to involve all students in the collegegoing process at an earlier age. For more information, visit http://tfpe.org or www.pvschools.net.

Orangetheory Fitness Opens North Phoenix Location It may be a tough economy, but Orangetheory Fitness is a prime example that the economy may be rebounding here in the Valley by expanding to keep up with the demand of Valley residents wanting affordable and personalized gym memberships. Orangetheory Fitness, a one-of-a-kind, group personal training workout broken into intervals of cardiovascular and strength, is celebrating its newest location in North Phoenix, which will open on October 1, at 2501 West Happy Valley Road in Phoenix. “Our mission is to provide North Phoenix residents incredible results in a fun, high-energy fitness environment in order to give them the highest level of customer service and personal training,” says Stacie Wagner, Orangetheory Fitness Happy Valley owner. “We are truly dedicated to giving our members great results and making them feel a part of something more than just a gym.”

To celebrate its grand opening, Orangetheory Fitness Happy Valley is offering discounted memberships rates now through October 1. For additional information, call 602.456.6900 or visit www.orangetheoryfitness.com.

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The Arizona Humanities Council and the Phoenix Center for the Arts present the Second Annual Phoenix Festival of the Arts – an annual celebration of arts and culture in the Valley – December 13-15. The festival serves to stimulate both economic and cultural growth, and encourages the entire community to explore artistic, cultural and educational activities surrounding a central theme. Locals and visitors alike are invited to join in for a weekend-long event full of arts and humanities, entertainment, family activities, vendors and local cuisine. This year’s theme, Placemaking, explores the idea that the transformation of a space into a place of meaning can occur through our creative and cultural activities. Phoenix Festival of the Arts introduces this idea through film, drama, music, mural making, history, philosophy, literary activities and more. The Humanities Advisory Committee seeks to bring rich, humanities-based programs to the 2013 Festival and is currently looking for interactive programs for all age groups, and encourages those interested in presenting a program to submit his or her proposal no later than Monday, September 23. For questions, call Jamie Martin at 602.257.0335, Extension 26, or visit http://phoenixfestivalofthearts.org.

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Fifty Years & Stronger Than Ever By Kathryn M. Miller

The North Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (NPCC) has been serving the North Valley business community since 1963. But who exactly is NPCC? “The North Phoenix Chamber of Commerce is a team of inspired, professional business people striving to assist each other in growing our respective businesses,” says Gordon Parkman, NPCC board chair and owner of Achieve Results Consulting. In fall of 2012, amidst a downturn in the economy and a difficult place for the Chamber, Jason Bressler came on board as executive director and, since that time, the Chamber has seen its membership more than double and there is a new enthusiasm and spark that is really getting notice. “The Chamber’s growth over the last year is attributed to a couple of factors,” says Parkman. “First, it’s executive director Jason Bressler’s commitment to taking NPCC from the ‘best kept secret’ in the Valley to

an organization that business owners want to be part of; and second, the members feel the energy and reach out to their business associates to bring them in to join the team.” But frequently along with rapid growth, come growing pains. The leadership team felt the need to re-energize its base, and among other things, the Chamber instituted changes in its meeting structure last year, changes that some of the membership were not open to at first. “The North Phoenix Chamber of Commerce was my launching pad,” says Mick Lambert with KioKom – a member since early 2012. “So at first, I hated some of the changes that were instituted and didn’t want to lose the weekly lunch meeting – I stopped attending for a couple of months. But I have totally changed my mind. Jason is doing a phenomenal job with the growth of the Chamber, and I really like the way it is done now with a handful of lunches that are bigger and

provide the opportunity for broader networking. I have brought guests to the meetings who have joined up on the spot after liking what they saw.” And Lambert is not alone. “A lot of members, me included, were resistant to change and I thought about jumping ship,” says Christine Kirkpatrick, owner of Heart Printing – a member since 2011. “We got in a comfort level and it felt safe and felt that meeting more infrequently would be detrimental. But I stuck it out and have been encouraged to see the positive results. Members are feeling a renewed sense of enthusiasm and some of us who were resistant at first are fully on board and we are reaching out to some of the members that had left.” NPCC’s focus goes beyond simply growing business; it has a strong belief in philanthropic efforts that reflects its core mission to improve quality of life within the community. Continued, page 23

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Who: Chamber Members, Area Business Owners and Residents What: 50th Anniversary Celebration When: Thursday, September 19; 5-8pm Where: Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort, 11111 North 7th Street, Phoenix Cost: $60/members; $75/non-members; $500/table of 10 Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception and networking followed by a silent auction, dinner and awards ceremony hosted by Valley favorite Jineane Ford. A portion of the proceeds benefit OCJ Kids (www.ocjkids.org). Visit http://northphoenixchamber.com/50th-anniversary to RSVP.

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“The Chamber provides ongoing, immediate and significant contributions to local charities,” Bressler says, “including American Cancer Society, Lost Our Home Pet Foundation, March of Dimes, Arizona Chapter, North Valley Symphony Orchestra, OCJ Kids, Starbright Foundation, United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona and many other wonderful charities.” NPCC’s non-profit members can attest to the impact within their respective organizations. “Membership in NPCC has had a tremendous impact on the March of Dimes, Arizona Chapter, in not only raising awareness for our mission, but financially as well,” says State Director of Development Michael Simoni. “We were fortunate to be selected as this year’s benefiting charity for the NPCC’s golf tournament, which raised $10,000 for March of Dimes, Arizona Chapter.” Another non-profit that has felt a positive impact, and is the benefiting charity at the Chamber’s September 19 Anniversary Celebration (see sidebar), OCJ Kids. “OCJ Kids has been a member of the North Phoenix Chamber of Commerce for several years,” says Director of Operations and Stepping Strong Coordinator Tamara L. Webb. “As we have watched the Chamber grow to

where it is today, our level of impact within the community has also grown. The relationships we have developed through our NPCC membership has given us an opportunity to impact more and more foster children. Businesses and organizations connected to the North Phoenix Chamber of Commerce have joined forces with OCJ Kids for our outreach projects.” “NPCC is one of the most giving Chambers in the Valley,” says Paul Cocuzza, business development associate with United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona. “I enjoy connecting with like-minded business owners and professionals at the various lunches and mixers. Everyone goes out of their way to genuinely listen and help each other! I am extremely excited that a Philanthropic Steering Committee is in place, willing, ready and able to look at creative ways to help the member nonprofits. UCP of Central AZ is a proud member and values the strategic relationship with the Chamber.” Bressler concludes, “If you want to be part of an organization that is not only making a powerful, positive impact for businesses, individuals and our community, but also values your participation, your suggestions and your time, the North Phoenix Chamber of Commerce is for you.” To learn more about NPCC, call 602.482.3344 or visit www.northphoenixchamber.com.

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The North Phoenix Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to join them in celebrating 50 years of service in the North Valley community!

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The lineup is as follows:

The Chuck Hall Band; Photo by Matt York

PVCC To Host Concert Series Paradise Valley Community College’s Center for the Performing Arts (CPA) will host a series of music concerts on the first Saturdays in September, October and November. These performances, presented on the CPA’s outdoor amphitheater stage, begin at 6pm and are free. 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. Audience members are invited to bring a folding chair or blanket as space accommodates lawn seating only. Donations and concessions are cash only. For tickets or information, call 602.787.7738 or visit www.paradisevalley.edu/cpa.

September 7 – Ritmo Latino Led by singer Andres Martinez, Ritmo Latino masterfully mixes up a Salsa, Cumbia, Cha Cha Cha, and Latin Jazz musical blend. Find Ritmo Latino on Facebook.

An Evening Of Conservation And Cuisine Co-Chairs Adrienne Schiffner and Jennifer Sands (pictured riding Isaac, a dromedary camel) and Honorary Chairs Ardie and Steve Evans will welcome business leaders, philanthropists, community partners and Zoo friends to the fourth annual Rendez-Zoo.

October 5 – The Chuck Hall Band The Chuck Hall Band (www. chuckhalllive.com) creates art in the form of music. Chuck Hall was born in Louisiana and raised on the Texas side listening to artists including Lightnin’ Hopkins, Muddy Waters, Freddie King and Albert King. November 2 – Indie Band Showcase featuring Stellacutta Stellacutta (www.stellacutta. com) is a Tempe-based indierock band formed by high school buddies Meredith Minne on vocals, Greg Diarra on keys and Max Knouse on guitar, which now also features Dylan Thomas and his thunderously groovy bass as a compliment to Jordan Thompkins’ crafty drum-set sorcery.

Join the Phoenix Zoo at Rendez-Zoo on October 12 and help raise funds to directly benefit the conservation efforts and the more than 1,100 animals who call the Phoenix Zoo home. Nestled in the heart of beautiful Papago Park, festivities will begin with a welcome in the Plaza by some of the Zoo’s animals and their keepers. Guests will then embark on a culinary adventure in the new C.W. & Modene Neely Education and Event Center, where some of the Valley’s best known restaurants and wineries will offer tasty delights and wine pairings. This will also be the time to experience a preview of Zoo Lights and bid on unique items and travel experiences in the silent auction. The evening will continue with an elegant, lakeside dinner featuring cuisine by longtime Zoo supporter Chef Skip Hause of Fabulous Foods, followed by dancing to live music and late-night coffee under the stars. Tickets start at $500 per person. Visit www.phoenixzoo.org/rendezzoo for more details.

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Phoenix’s Mountain View Park, 9901 North 7th Avenue, will soon be home to a community garden that will allow nearby residents an opportunity to grow their own fruits and vegetables, get outdoors and improve a vital neighborhood park. The Phoenix Parks Foundation donated $66,000 to cover costs of irrigation, site preparation and other materials necessary to make the garden possible thanks to financial support from United Healthcare through CBS EcoMedia and the National Recreation and Park Association. “Phoenix takes great pride in the investments it has made for decades to create the third largest park system in the nation,” says Vice Mayor Bill Gates, who represents the Sunnyslope, Moon Valley and Paradise Valley Mall area on the Phoenix City Council. “This partnership is another example of an innovative City of Phoenix partnership that will maximize the use of taxpayer dollars in the delivery of city services.” The Phoenix Parks Foundation will partner with the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department, the Sunnyslope Village Alliance, neighboring businesses, households and local gardening groups to develop and grow the garden as a collaborative community service and wellness project. There will be a variety of plots available for residents. Those interested can get more information online on the Sunnyslope Village Alliance website at www.mysunnyslope.com or by calling the Alliance at 602.944.0941 or sending an e-mail to info@mysunnyslope.com. Residents can join a volunteer day of service and celebration from 7-11am on Friday, September 6 to showcase the completion of the garden plots and to kick off garden preparation and planting.

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Dear Readers, I received this amazing note from my niece Darryn after last month’s column: “Auntie! Loved your column. Of course...why not? It had a lot to do with ME and all the gals in our family. I learned from the best! MY ‘Auntie.’ You did not include a one day excursion you took me on when you lived in the Big Apple. You took me to see the movie, 40 Carats. I think I was about 11 years old and there was a love scene and some nudity – I think bare breasts at the most. You placed those long fingers across my eyes – WOW, were your hands cold – to shield me from the ‘soft porn.’ I think you were just afraid I would tell my Mommy that ‘Auntie Hope took me to a movie and there were naked people in it!!!!’ Boy, 1971 and 2013 are really different times. Thanks for sharing!!!!” [Note from Auntie Hope: I swear it was NOT 40 Carats! When I questioned Darryn about this and insisted it was NOT 40 Carats she replied, “Who knows. My brain doesn’t go back that far with the little details – just the major impressions which last a lifetime.” I responded, “We’ll just go with 40 Carats unless I can’t sleep tonight and research it on the web. I THOUGHT I grabbed you during intermission and ‘dragged’ you out of the theatre. Perhaps I dreamt that.” Admittedly, I AM the Glammie who bought tickets to take my granddaughter to see Rock of Ages on Broadway, which was vetoed by her mother. Who knew it was inappropriate for a five-year-old?] Darryn took it upon herself (barely had to twist her arm!) to write this letter: To all those Aunties out there, whether you have children of your own or not… You too can be the “Cool Auntie.” Follow the lineage and rules set forth by the original “Auntie Hope” and modernized by the subsequent “Auntie Darryn.” Follow this program and you will be guaranteed for life to be labeled the “Cool Auntie.” • Always feed the kids stuff the parents will not.

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Oakley and “Auntie Darryn”

• Have sleepovers and let them sleep in your bed even if you don’t sleep a wink and are grouchy the next day. They will sleep well and remember only the really fun stuff. Nothing boring about Auntie. • Let them help you bake and cook and get their hands dirty. Hold your tongue when they are about to touch the walls with chocolate on their little fingers. • Take a tin pie dish, fill it with whipped cream and let them throw it in your face. Get it on tape like I did. They will laugh uncontrollably from their bellies. • Teach them yoga and how to stand on their heads. Their parents will thank you for that because when the kids are buggin’ them, the parents can say, “Go stand on your head!” • If there are multiple kids, let them sleep in sleeping bags in front of the TV and eat popcorn on the floor. It’s a mess to clean up the next day but it’s all about being “cool.” • When they are teenagers: Be young and do teenage things with them. Like going to the water park and going on the scariest ride before they do. Scream on the rides!!!! That will keep you young. • Have one-on-one time. Tell them how awesome or rad they are – or whatever the new cool term is to describe someone. Tell them stories about themselves when they were little.

• Take a tutorial on the latest musical heart throb and get tickets for the next concert. • Turn the radio on really loud when they are in the car and sing the words. You will floor them that you know the words to a Justin Bieber song. • Share about yourself so they can learn you understand what they are going through. But, be careful on this one. Share only what you do not mind will get back to the parents. You could be sticking your foot in your mouth because the kids might say to their parents, “Well, Auntie so ‘n’ so did it and she’s O.K.” • Always dress hip in front of their friends. Otherwise you will embarrass them. And, perhaps most important ... • Tell them they can call you day or night if they are in trouble and you will come and get them! No questions asked. Warm Regards,

Hope H. Ozer Publisher [N.B. Auntie Hope’s Publisher’s Pen to which this column refers can be found online on page 26 of our August edition at news.CITYSunTimes.com.]

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MAYOR SCHWAN WRITES... By Mayor David Schwan

The Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center is teaming up with Carefree Caring Corps to assist seniors and individuals who are homebound. The Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center provides emergency food, financial assistance and other life necessities and resources to individuals and families in the desert foothills, which encompasses a 180-square mile area that includes Cave Creek, Carefree, Anthem, Desert Hills, New River, North Scottsdale and North Phoenix. Food bank volunteers help those in need in a caring, nurturing environment filled with compassion, understanding and one-on-one attention. Carefree Caring Corps is dedicated to promoting independence and enhancing the quality of life for older residents throughout the community through a force of volunteers and staff who deliver services and support that provide access to basic needs such as food, medical care and activities that promote physical, mental and emotional health. The Foothills Food Bank is located at 6038 East Hidden Valley Drive in Cave Creek. For more information, call 480.488.1145 or visit www.foothillsfoodbank.com.

Cruz-in On Saturdays This Fall Downtown Carefree’s Venues Café is getting ready to enter its third year of Classic and Hot Rod car gatherings, which occur every Saturday morning. Car collectors and enthusiasts are swarming to Venues Café for the early morning cruise-ins, displaying their prized possessions, whether it be a hot rod, a high end specialty car, classic and collectible cars, new acquisitions and even motorcycles. Whether you are an owner or just love to see these beautiful vehicles, this is a happening place on Saturday mornings. To compliment the morning gathering, Venues serves a hot buffet breakfast from 8-10am, which includes scrambled eggs with cheese, bacon, sausage, toast, potatoes and fresh fruit along with bottomless coffee. The buffet is offered for $9.95 or you can order off the Brunch menu, which is offered until 2pm. Carefree has long been renowned as a beautiful place to drive and experience the diversity of the Arizona landscape, the famed Sun Dial and the new Dessert Botanical Gardens. Venues Café has now made it a destination for car lovers to come and enjoy it all in one place. Venues Café is located at 34 Easy Street. Visit www.venuescafe.com.

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Housing construction is picking up in Carefree. As I write this article, there are about nine new homes under construction in Carefree. This new construction is a good sign that people want to move into our unique community. During the recent recession there were a few developments with multiple homes that went into bankruptcy. Two of these developments have been purchased by new developers who will move forward to complete the original projects. MAYOR Toll Brothers has purchased the unsold lots at the Reserve at Town of Carefree Tranquil Trail. Toll Brothers is also contacting the owners of the 480.488.3686 vacant lots to see if they can be included in the building activity. www.carefree.org Alamarte is a proposed 24-home development on Carefree Drive. The land is already platted for 24 homes and the developer is looking to begin construction in the near future. I think this activity is good news for Carefree. Partially finished developments will be completed, which will improve the overall look of our Town. Also, Carefree will begin to receive tax monies from the new construction. Finally, my realtor friends tell me that housing prices in Carefree are increasing. All of this is good news. People want to join us in living in Carefree and that’s a big compliment!

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Food Bank Teams Up With Scottsdale Healthcare The Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center is partnering with Scottsdale Healthcare to offer tobacco cessation and cardiovascular screening programs. The eight-week tobacco cessation program will teach individuals about the effects of tobacco, provide insight into personal motivators for tobacco

use and help attendees quit for good with group support. The cessation program begins September 10 and will be held on Tuesdays from 5-6pm at Foothills Food Bank. Registration is free at www.shc.org or by calling 480.882.4636. Trained tobacco treatment specialists will teach all classes. Beginning September 12, the Food Bank and Resource Center and Scottsdale Healthcare will offer free cardiovascular screenings on Thursday from 8-10am. Participants will learn about cholesterol guidelines and how controlling LDL, or “bad” cholesterol, can contribute to better heart health. All participants will receive educational materials,

counseling and a copy of screening results to take to their physician. The free screening includes: • total cholesterol and glucose checks • blood pressure checks • body mass index (BMI) Fasting eight hours prior is required and attendees must drink water and take prescribed medicine as required. Registration is free at www.shc.org or by calling 480.882.4636. Foothills Food Bank is located at 6038 East Hidden Valley Drive in Cave Creek. For more information, call 480.488.1145 or visit the Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center website at www.foothillsfoodbank.com.

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As September rolls around, kids young and old have a unique spot to enjoy at Desert Awareness Park. With a children’s playground, ramadas and barbecues for picnickers, there is much to do and see at the 26-acre native habitat. Two self-guided trails through Desert Awareness Park pass a variety of naturally occurring desert plants, which are identified by signs. The Desert Heritage Center highlights natural and cultural history of the area in a unique building, which also serves as a gathering place protected from the harsher elements of the desert. As the season passes from the summer heat to cooler fall temperatures, plants become more vigorous, sprouting leaves on what had appeared to be a dead plant last summer. As winter approaches, some plants show signs of developing flowers, others sport seeds or berries. With sufficient rain, the desert masks its dryness with lush plants. The Desert Awareness Committee (a program of the Foothills Community Foundation) maintains the trails and displays within the park and conducts and frequently presents programs on native plants and wildlife. Learn more about desert plants by exploring the park, open daily to the public during daylight hours. The park is located just off of Cave Creek Road, on Vermeersch Road in Cave Creek. Facilities may be reserved by contacting the Town of Cave Creek at 480.488.1400.

Webster And My Pigment Fear

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By Allen Nohre

Allen Nohre lives in Carefree with his wife, Kathie. He is a writer at TERROS Behavioral Health, publishes the blog www.spiritandsoulconnections.com and can be reached at anohre@cox.net.

Notes and Noodles Spaghetti Fundraiser Join the young performers from Desert Foothills Youth Theater as they perform their favorite songs at the Notes and Noodles Fundraiser, Sunday, September 15, from 4:30-7pm. The event will be held at Harold’s Cave Creek Corral, located at 6895 East Cave Creek Road. In addition to group numbers from their current shows, they’ll also be sharing some amazing solo performances, with all proceeds benefiting Desert Foothills Theater and providing the theater education scholarships for students in need. Tickets are $15 for adults, $8 for kids 12 and under. For more information, visit www.desertfoothillstheater.org.

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Do you remember when you were 12 years old and you were afraid of someone? When I was 12, I played on the seventh grade football team despite being smaller and slower than my classmates because I wanted to be a part of a group. So I put on the wide bulky shoulder pads, a jock strap, helmet and climbed into the reinforced pants and became a member of the team. Our first game was against Fergus Falls, a school from the much bigger neighboring town. I was an anxious right guard on offense, playing in my first football game. My anxiety turned to pure fright when I looked across the line of scrimmage and saw that the boy I had to block was Webster. Webster was black. I was scared to death. Why? I had never met an African-American person. Our small Minnesota town was populated with mostly white Norwegians, Swedes and Germans and so was neighboring Fergus Falls, except for one family who was African American – the Websters. I was aware of the family, but I didn’t know them or even the first name of the kid lined up across from me on the line of scrimmage. The ball was snapped, and afraid or not, I had to block Webster. We collided and I survived the first play. I was surprised he hadn’t driven me into the ground. Webster was about my size and after several plays I realized we were evenly matched. Still, my irrational fear of him lasted the entire game and I’ve wondered about it my entire life. I wasn’t taught to fear African-Americans. I had no reason to be more afraid of Webster than a white football player. I have come to the conclusion that I was afraid because the color of his skin was different than mine. It’s as simple and disturbing as that. Decades later, my haunting question is: “Have I wrung as much pigment bias out of myself as I can?”

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Boulders Resort Takes Top Honors The Boulders Resort in Carefree recently received the 2013 Stars of the Industry award for its first annual Arizona Honey Festival. The American Hotel & Lodging Association gave its 2013 Stars of the Industry award to the resort, recognizing the festival as an “outstanding achievement demonstrating a creative approach for a special event.” The festival took place September 2012 at el Pedregal. The inaugural event was a natural fit according to resort officials – a local Arizona beekeeper was a fixture at the property’s crossroads, at the corner of Scottsdale Road and Carefree Road, in the 1970s, where he sold his harvest before The Boulders began. The weekend-long event featured live entertainment, cooking with honey demonstrations and seminars, honeycomb cookie decorating for children, wine tastings, honey jar gift drawings, honey inspired treats, “buzzing bee” specials at el Pedregal, honey spa treatments and a honey dinner with honey-infused cocktails. More than 1,500 people attended the event, raising $26,000 for the Desert Foothills Land Trust. The awards program was created more than 40 years ago to recognize outstanding accomplishments in the lodging industry. The nominees must first win at the state level before they can be considered for the national honor.

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The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber presents A Power Lunch – Profitable Opportunities With Empower Results – on September 17 at the Venues Café in Downtown Carefree. Sponsored by APS and Cox Business, this month’s topic is Networking 101. Learn more effective ways to network, how to engage people and effectively talk about your business. Lunch begins at 11:30am. Registration and lunch is $20. Venues Café is located at 34 Easy Street, in Downtown Carefree. Please RSVP at 480.488.3381.

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Longtime favorite Desert Treasures is celebrating its 40th anniversary in Carefree this year. The retail rock, fossil, jewelry and gift shop is located downtown in Spanish Village. Desert Treasure will be marking its celebration at the store on October 4-6 with specials, raffles, refreshments and gifts. Desert Treasures was founded October 6, 1973 by Robert and Dorothy Vander Leest, Wisconsinites who found a new, warmer home in Arizona. Robert was an old fashioned rock hound, and the initial inventory of the store was from his collection. Dorothy added jewelry and other desert-oriented gifts, and viola! – a “Treasure” was born. Desert Treasures is currently owned and operated by Barbara Vander Leest, PhD, Robert and Dorothy’s daughter, who joined the business in 1995. Their customers include many faithful second and third generation patrons, as well as crowds of Arizona visitors, who flock to Desert Treasures for their excellent selection of quality minerals, fossils and gifts. Many customers return year after year. Desert Treasures is open seven days a week and is located in Spanish Village #11 in the heart of Carefree, where Ho Road and Hum Road join to become Ho Hum (just a half block from Easy Street). Call 480.488.3782 or visit www.deserttreasuresaz.com.

Fall is just around the corner and the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber is gearing up with some great events for everyone. Join the Chamber in hosting its first Freestyle Mixer on September 11 from 5:30-7pm at the City Council Chamber. The evening will consist of several different local businesses joining together to make this mixer a business building event you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to miss. Refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome; $5 for members and $10 for non-members. The Chamber is located at 748 Easy Street, in Carefree. For more information, call 480.288.3381 or visit www.carefreecavecreek.org.

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Cibo e Vino Early Bird Special

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Stop in for dinner between 3-5pm daily at Cibo e Vino and try Chef John Colluraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s early bird specialties for just $16.95 a person. Start off with a Bruschetta Appetizer with choice of Caesar or House Salad. Enjoy a glass of house wine with a choice of Chicken Parmigiana, Eggplant Parmigiana, Pasta Marinara, Chicken Picatta or Lasagna. Finish your meal with mini cannoli and coffee. Cibo e Vino is an Italian restaurant with family roots and recipes, as well as ever changing features to keep your experience exciting every time you come. It is located on the southwest corner of Scottsdale Road and Carefree Highway in the Terravita Marketplace. For more information, call 480.595.6600 or visit www. ciboevinoaz.com. You can also follow the restaurant on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Pages/Cibo-e-Vino.

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2013-2014 Junior Tennis Academy At Carefree Resort The Junior Tennis Academy at Carefree Conference Resort motivates young athletes to reach their full potential in a fun and positive environment. It is dedicated to encouraging and equipping young athletes with the tools they need to be successful on and off the courts. Excellence in training, attitude and sportsmanship are required. The award winning, professional staff works directly with both parents and young athletes as they enjoy the game of tennis in the beautiful Carefree Resort facilities. Sessions run September 2 through May 21, 2014. For more information and a brochure, contact Glenn Gerbino, Director of Tennis at Carefree Conference Resort, at ggerbino carefree-resort.com or call Kristin Fullam at 480.294.2008. Holiday camps are also available.

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Big Shot Clinics – Ages 5-8 $110 per student Sessions are Monday and Wednesday from 5-6:30pm Junior Stars Clinics $160 per student Sessions are Monday and Wednesday from 5-6:30pm Junior Masters Clinics by Invitation Only $160 per student Sessions are Monday and Wednesday from 6:30-8pm Big Shot Match Play Second and Fourth Saturdays of each month – Times TBA Junior Stars Match Play First and Third Saturdays of each month – Times TBA Junior Masters Match Play $15 per student Every Friday from 6-8pm

Local Businessman Honored Local resident Robert Hartman has been named a member of the 2013 President’s Council of New York Life. Members of the President’s Council are among the top eight percent of New York Life’s elite sales force of 12,250 licensed agents. Hartman has been a New York Life agent since 1972, and is associated with New York Life’s Arizona General Office in Scottsdale. Hartman is a Chartered Financial Consultant and received a B.A. Degree in Business Administration from Thiel College in Greenville, Pennsylvania. He has served on several boards and is a former president of the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce.

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Harold’s Corral Oktoberfest Charity Event To raise funds for the local PTO’s Harold’s Cave Creek Corral presents a traditional Oktoberfest Charity Event on Saturday, September 21 from 6-11pm. Danny Piacquadio, co-owner of Harold’s Corral, says the excitement is already building about this year’s Oktoberfest. “Not only will guests have an opportunity to enjoy an authentic German buffet, with crafted beer and wine, we’re also lining up several bands to perform throughout the afternoon. Some of the bands include an oompah band and polka band, plus two great local bands. We will also have a German costume contest, 50/50 raffle and other fun activities.” Tickets cost $25 per person. Adult tickets, for adults 21 and over, include food, wine and beer samples. Net proceeds benefit the local PTO’s. In addition, the culinary fare will

feature over 40 craft and import beers and over 20 wine vendors. The stage will be set up for live entertainment: Pete’s Sake Polka Band, Chuck Vee and his oompah band, The Kards and the popular band Mogollon will perform. Bill Vale, co-owner of Harold’s Corral, says he hopes it will grow to be one of Harold’s premier events. “This event is truly about building community connections,” Vale adds. “Your support will assist the local PTO’s, in working together to create activities and programs for our local schools.” Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. Advance tickets are available at Harold’s Cave Creek Corral. Harold’s Cave Creek Corral is located at 6895 East Cave Creek Road. For information, call 480.488.1906 or visit www.haroldscorral.com.

Learning Center “Funraiser” In Cave Creek The Scully Learning Center Foundation’s third annual “Funraiser” will be held on Sunday, October 6 from 3-6pm at the Cave Creek Smokehouse Restaurant’s outdoor patio, located at 6245 East Cave Creek Road, in Cave Creek. “Feeling Groovy – A Flash Back to the Sixties” is the theme of the event featuring “Name that Tune” and “Best Hippie Costume” contests, live and silent auctions with donated items from area merchants, restaurants, and artisans, live music, food, drinks, games and prizes. The non-profit Scully Learning Center Foundation provides a variety of meaningful, creative and fun experiences including hiking, cooking, yoga, music, ceramics and organic gardening designed to

promote and improve socialization and life skills for developmentally disabled participants who live within the boundaries of the Cave Creek Unified School District. Participants in the program are diagnosed with developmental disabilities including Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy. Tickets are $40. Kids under 10 are free. For further information or tickets, call David Shirey at 602.821.0086, e-mail shirey@cox.net or visit www.scullylearningcenter.org.

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What wicked storms this way come. What kick-started in July as early evening drenchings, continued through August as mythological creatures posing as gigantic puff-clouds letting loose one last time, pouring torrents of water over a grateful desert. Thanks to those rains, the following is now MAYOR playing throughout the Cave Creek Town of Cave Creek landscape: 480.488.1400 The palo verde seedling frenzy www.cavecreek.org post monsoon now prunes itself to alignment with Darwin’s survival of the fittest: few seedlings will graduate to the next step. Saguaros, girths engorged, shoot up another six inches. Creosote bushes intoxicate the air with desert-earth scent. Agave spikes reach out like knights thrusting spears in a joust. Ironwoods relinquish their tough guy motif, unfurling more openness of limbs and greener leaves. Chilean (Velvet) mesquites become a magnet for caterpillars and those insects that relish them as snack food. Chapurosa flowers go bonkers, attracting squadrons of hummingbirds. Catclaw out does its name by reaching out, finding and attaching itself to wherever you are. Prickly Pear sepals droop like elephant ears. Barrel cacti do their best Jabba the Hutt imitations. Organ Pipe cacti’s columnar branches extend so wide they declare themselves a state. Chollas toss their dry, spiked fruit about in a non-stop ping pong match. Sangre de Drago leaves re-sprout, mimicking a delicate calligraphy. Even the hissers’ diamondback patterns appear more vibrant as though scrubbed thru a car wash. September pacifies the desert, the pause before the advent of cloudless, blue skies and the tiptoeing in of a new season.

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CAVE CREEK TOWN MANAGER MESSAGE Cave Creek Interim Town Manager, Dr. Rodney Glassman

Our Town of Cave Creek staff is busy with exciting new initiatives brought forth under the collaborative leadership of Mayor Vincent Francia and the entire council. At Councilman Reg Monachino’s urging, with the goal of promoting Cave Creek and creating jobs, our town has joined dozens of other Valley municipalities as the newest partner in the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (www.gpec.org). Councilman Charlie Spitzer is collaborating with our Information Technology staff and the Maricopa Association of Governments (www.azmag.gov) on enhancing our Town website and promoting greater transparency through technology infrastructure. Council members now have town e-mail addresses, and our website is becoming more user friendly for neighbors to participate in their government. Councilman Mike Durkin, our resident engineer, has been consulting with our Utility Director and Town Engineer on developing “scopes of work” for our 10-year road maintenance plan, Water Master Plan Study, and Asset Management plan so that Cave Creek can have infrastructure plans in place for the future. Councilman Tom McGuire is working with the Planning Department to assist in protecting the Cave Creek Museum and its eligibility to receive grants. Lastly, Vice Mayor Adam Trenk and Councilman Ernie Bunch are working to identify unnecessary ordinances in an effort to reduce government’s negative impact on neighborhoods and business. The Mayor and Council have rolled up their sleeves and are working alongside town staff to make Cave Creek an even greater community to live, work and raise a family. Everyone is working together! Dr. Rodney Glassman is a former Tucson City Councilman and Interim Town Manager of Cave Creek.

Watson’s Expands Line Watson’s Hat Shop, situated in the heart of Cave Creek within the Las Tiendas Plaza, is celebrating its first year in business by expanding its line this year to include Western and outdoor clothing and gear. As the official hat maker for the Arizona Mounted Shooter’s Association, owner Eric Watson has been perfecting his craft for nearly two decades. Located at 6140 East Cave Creek Road, Suite 5, customers stop by and choose from a variety of colors and fur felt options for a custom hat. Watson’s also offers a variety of custom hat bands, leather belts, western gun holsters, braided horse hair items and custom leather goods. Visit www.watsonshatshop.com.

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Art Classes In Cave Creek Do you have a hidden artistic talent? Create your masterpiece in just three hours and explore your creative side with the Hidden Talent Art Class at Saddle Up Gallery in Cave Creek. Each class is created to guide you in creating your art with a professional artist. Hidden Talent provides the canvas, paint, aprons and easels. The cost is $45 per class. Feel free to bring food and beverage including wine, beer and soft drinks. A full September schedule of classes is online now so choose your date. Saddle Up Gallery is located at 6140 East Cave Creek Road. To sign up or get more information, visit www.saddleupgallery.com or call 480.577.8426.

New Business Opens The Washboard Laundromat in Cave Creek is now open. Located at 6812 East Cave Creek Road in Plaza De Rico, the Laundromat is open from 6am to last load at 7pm. The new business offers wash, dry, fold and iron for both residential and business pickup and delivery. A special industrial washer is available just for horse blankets. Contact Judy at 602.930.5621 or judyharmon@sbcglobal.net.

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September Arizona History Dinners Arizona History Dinners continue this month at Cartwrights Sonoran Steakhouse in Cave Creek. On Wednesday, September 11, enjoy speaker Marshall Trimble and his topic, Enter the Law: Bringing Law and Order to the Last Frontier. Live music will be provided by Gary Dirodis. On September 25, speaker Bob Boze Bell will discuss the Artists of the West. He’ll include notable Western artists from Remington to Russell – including Lon Megargee, who ranched and had a home in Cave Creek. Live music will be provided by Skip Reichert. Each event will kick off with a friendly no-host cocktail hour at 5pm, followed by dinner served promptly at 6pm and the presentation at 7pm. Cost is $55 per person plus sales tax and 18 percent gratuity for a three-course meal with an appetizer, entrée and dessert. Beverages are extra. Please call 480.488.8031 for reservations. No online reservations available for these special events. Please note that you will be charged for the dinner at the time of reservation, so please have your credit card ready. For more information, visit www.cartwrightssonoranranchhouse.com.

Wild West Days, Arizona’s largest Western venue and a Cave Creek signature event, will be held from October 31-November 3 throughout the Town of Cave Creek. The event features three days of non-stop family entertainment, mutton bustin’, period costume competition and children’s costume competitions, music, period vendors, encampments, a western parade and various horse-related activities. This year’s title sponsor is Sanderson Ford and Sanderson Lincoln on Bell Road. This year’s Wild West Days will also feature the third annual Gun Down by Sundown. Led by Six Gun Entertainment, LLC, the two-day event will feature gunfighter groups from throughout the West that will perform in a gunfight competition all day long. Stay tuned!

Emotional free tapping (EFT) is a needle-free form of acupuncture that helps release stored/trapped emotional trauma. EFT is used in pain relief, anxiety, trauma, stress, emotional highs and lows, fears, phobias, limiting beliefs, relationship blocks, grief, fatigue, irritability and insomnia. Christine Regan Lake is an artist, author and EFT practitioner for over five years and has helped countless clients to release their stuck energy, heal their emotional blockages and relieve their symptoms. Join Christine and her EFT Tapping Circle Mondays at 10am in Cave Creek. Space is limited; $20 per person. For more information and location, e-mail Christine at christine@heartylicious.com or call 914.523.5010.

The Foothills Food Bank needs your donations now to stock up this fall. The Food Bank is now located at 6038 East Hidden Valley Drive in Cave Creek. Some of the items needed right now include pasta sauce, juice, crackers, peanut butter, cereal, canned soups, canned chili, canned stews, canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, canned tuna, canned chicken, Spam, canned salmon, canned pastas, cans of broth, condiments and diapers size N, 1, 5 and 6. Many locations around Cave Creek are also accepting non-perishable donations including Cave Creek Carefree Curves at 6501 East Cave Creek Road, #5; Horny Toad at 6738 East Cave Creek Road; Harold’s Corral at 6895 East Cave Creek Road; Smokehouse and Pour House Patio at 6245 East Cave Creek Road; Desert Foothills Library at 38443 School House Road and Wild West Pawn at 6032 East Cave Creek Road.

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Library Adult Programs In September The Desert Foothills Library offers a tremendous amount of valuable programs for the local community, so why not take advantage of the opportunities in your neighborhood? For instance, one of September’s highlights is a Mystery Tea with Laurie R. King. The New York Times bestselling crime writer Laurie R. King (winner of Edgar and Nero Wolfe awards, among others) writes both series and standalone novels. She’ll be signing her newly-released (September 10) Bones of Paris, which finds one-time Bureau of Investigation agent Harris Stuyvesant plunging into the tempestuous 1929 Montparnasse community of American writers, artists and hangers-on. Limited seating. Register by Monday, September 9. Cost is $10. Below are other September happenings and classes: • Desert Foothills Library Writers Connection – Friday, September 6, 1-3pm • Medical Qi Gong Series – Monday, September 9, 1-2pm • Journaling – Five Mystical Keys to Wellness – Tuesday, September 10, 1-3pm • Qigong / Tai Chi Easy – Every Friday beginning September 13; Regular Class 8:45-9:45am, Chair Class 10-10:30am • Writer to Author – A Two-Part Workshop for Writers – Saturdays, September 14 and 21, 2-4pm • Stories of Pioneer Life in Early Phoenix – Monday, September 16, 10:30am-12pm • Lift Your Mood with Food – Thursday, September 19, 1-2pm • Develop & Control Your Psychic Ability – Saturday, September 21, 10am-3pm • Cards and Board Games Social (Adults 18+) – Tuesday, September 17, 1-3pm

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• Drum Circle on the Terrace – Monday, September 23, 4:30-5:30pm • Laughter Club – Thursday, September 24, 1-1:45pm • Ageless Wisdom – Thursdays, September 26, October 3 and 10, 5-6:30pm • Monday Movies at the Library – Every Monday, 3-5pm • Picasa 101 Photo Editing – Thursday, September 19, 9:30-11:30am • Windows 8 Training – Thursday, September 26, 9:30-11:30am • Beginning Spanish Class – Wednesdays, September 4 – October 16, 9:30-10:30am • Intermediate Spanish Class – Fridays, September 6 – October 18, 9:30-10:30am (seven-week series) • Intermediate Conversational Spanish – Every Wednesday, 10:30am-12pm For a complete description, information and costs, visit www. dfla.org or call 480.488.2286.

“A man named Johnny Walker built the original structure in 1935,” Piacquadio says. “Back then it was known as The Cave Creek Corral Bar, and it became popular with patrons who spent their days building Bartlett and Horseshoe Dams. There were seven bars in Cave Creek at that time, but by 1947, when the dams were finished and the workers left, The Corral was the only bar that survived.” Somewhere around 1950, Harold and Ruth Gavagan purchased the building, changing the name to Harold’s Cave Creek Corral. Though Harold passed years ago, and ownership has changed a few times, the restaurant’s current owners continue the legend with delicious food, live entertainment and a unique hospitality that can only be experienced first-hand. Harold’s Corral is located at 6895 East Cave Creek Road, in Cave Creek. For more information about the 78th Anniversary Party, call 480. 488.1906 or visit www.haroldscorral.com.

September Chamber Breakfast Join in for an early morning networking opportunity on September 26 for business men and women of the community at the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber monthly breakfast. Everyone is welcome to attend. Breakfast is from 8-9:30am at Harold’s Corral in Downtown Cave Creek. Enjoy a guest speaker and/or networking activity to get the day started. Harold’s Corral is located at 6895 East Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. The cost is $6 for members, $10 for non-members. For information, call 480.488.3381 or visit www.carefreecavecreek.org.

The 2013 winner of the Desert Foothills Library Photography Contest is Carefree resident Tom Taylor. He took top honors with his gorgeous landscape photo. Taylor is shown (right) with Library Executive Director, David Court, with the winning entry. Details of the 2014 contest will be released this fall.

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Cave Creek’s original “Wild West Saloon and Restaurant,” Harold’s Corral, is celebrating its 78th Anniversary with live music and Cornhole tournament plus kids eat free, on Saturday, September 28. The festivities begin at 6pm with the second annual Cave Creek Cornhole Championship with over $1,000 in prizes. Bagsboards.com is hosting the tournament – a fun bean bag toss game that will start at 6pm. A maximum of 32 teams will compete for prizes and they must preregister at www.bagsboards. com. The cost is $25 per team. Kids eat free off Harold’s kid’s menu from 1-8pm. EastonAshe and Mogollon will energize the party with live music inside and outside from 8pm-1:30am. Cover charge is $5 starting at 8pm. Reservations are suggested. Danny Piacquadio, co-owner of Harold’s Corral, says the celebration will pay tribute to the thousands of patrons who have visited the establishment and seven decades of “crazy stories.”

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CITYPETS Community Support Needed For Hope for Horses Gala Triple R Horse Rescue is just over a month away from its first annual Hope for Horses Gala at the Carefree Resort and Conference Center on October 19. The organization is looking for support in any of the following ways: • Donate an item for either the Silent / Live Auction or the Wine Toss. Triple R is seeking items of all types that will help to make the event more dynamic. • Become a sponsor. There are many levels of giving and all are appreciated. • Buy your tickets! Tickets are $50 each and include a multi course plated dinner as well as one visit to the bar.

FOOTHILLS ANIMAL RESCUE PET OF THE MONTH

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Garfield is a sweet orange tabby looking for a home of his own. He enjoys a sunny spot by a window where he can watch the different critters that pass by outdoors. He would love to be able to do this in your Forever Home. Call to meet Garfield. Adoption fee is $35. Foothills Animal Rescue is located at 23030 North Pima Road in Scottsdale. For more information, call 480.488.9890 or visit www.foothillsanimal.org.

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• Volunteer. Contact Courtney Olson at courtneyo@ triplerhorserescueaz.com or call 206.948.2271.

Triple R Horse Rescue is a 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home horses surrendered to their care. It is a 100 percent volunteer-run organization relying on support from the community to continue its mission. The Rescue is located on three acres donated by Rockaway Hills Ranch in Cave Creek and is dedicated to assisting with the 175,000 unwanted horses in the United States. In the past year, the organization has seen more than 40 horses re-homed through its efforts. Carefree Resort and Conference Center is located at 37220 North Mule Train Road in Carefree. The event runs from 6-9pm and the dress is “Cowboy Cocktail.” For more information on how to support the event, visit www. triplerhorserescueaz.com and click on “Events” and then the “Hope For Horses Gala” link.

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Museum Receives Grant Recently, the Black Canyon Historical Society (BCHS) received a $2,500 grant from the Walmart Foundation’s Local Community Contribution Program. Bob Nilles, president of BCHS and a part-time associate at Walmart, accepted the gift from Peter Abbott, district manager, and Gary Wilson, store manager. The funds will be used to run electric to the Old Cañon School Museum building, which was recently moved to a new site at the developing 30-acre Black Canyon Heritage Park, which is owned by Black Canyon City Community Association. Nilles said they are anticipating a Veterans Day Open House on November 9, 2013. The Veterans Day celebration will feature an auto show and parade. The Museum will exhibit artifacts and memorabilia from the Black Canyon area. Commemorative bricks, for the special “Brick Walkway,” can be purchased for $40 through the Black Canyon City Chamber of Commerce Visitor’s Center or by calling Nilles at 623.374.0332.

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The Black Canyon City Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Wine, Cheese & Pie Fundraiser on Saturday, October 26 from 6-10pm. The cost is $15 per person in advance, $20 at the door; $100 for table of eight, in advance only (admission includes three glasses of wine, cheese, snacks and pie). The fundraiser will be held at Rock Springs Café (10 minutes north of Anthem, Exit 242 off I-17) on the outdoor garden patio, and includes casino style games and a silent auction. The Chamber Board is in need of auction items, which may be dropped off at the Chamber Visitor Center during regular hours before October 12. Contact Claudia at 602.703.6007 for Auction item questions. For information, visit www.blackcanyonaz.com/events.

What’s Goin’ On, BCC? Know of something happening in Black Canyon City? We want to hear from you! Let us share your good news, views and community goings-on with your neighbors and neighboring cities. Drop us a line at news@CITYSunTimes.com and we’ll take it from there.

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High Desert Helpers, Inc. is sponsoring its Fifth Annual Harvest Moon Dinner & Dance on September 21 at High Desert Park. Dinner is from 5:30-7pm, then dance the night away under the stars to music from Route 66 performing old rock, country, blue grass and blues. Tickets are $10 for adults & $5 for children 12 and under, and are available by calling 623.374.5069 or 623.826.8003. Adult ticket includes not only dinner, dance and a ticket for door prizes but also a raffle ticket for a hand-sewn Southwest quilt (pictured) created by renowned quilter Marcia Randolph. Additional raffle tickets may be purchased by contacting Beth Cothern at 623.374.5069. High Desert Park is located at 19001 East Jacie Lane in Black Canyon City. Visit www. highdeserthelpers.org for information.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT September 5-26

Scottsdale ArtWalk Scottsdale Arts District www.scottsdalegalleries.com

AROUND TOWN September 7

Afro:Baile Presents: 4th Annual Brazilian Day Arizona Festival Scottsdale Center of the Performing Arts www.braziliandayarizona.com

September 6

Phoenix First Fridays

Thru September 8

Downtown Phoenix http://artlinkphoenix.com/first-fridays

The Princess, The Unicorn and the Smelly-Foot Troll

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Great Arizona Puppet Theatre www.azpuppets.org; 602.262.2050

Keith Sweat Celebrity Theatre www.celebritytheatre.com; 602.267.1600, Ext. 1

September 11-22

Jeremy Jackrabbit Recycles The Can Great Arizona Puppet Theatre

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Solas – The Shamrock City Tour Higley Center for the Performing Arts www.higleyarts.org; 480.840.0457 September 17-22

Priscilla Queen of the Desert ASU Gammage http://asugammage.com; 480.965.3434 September 19-28

Ballet Under the Stars Ballet Arizona www.balletaz.org; 602.381.0184 September 25 – October 6

Baby Bear Goes to School Great Arizona Puppet Theater

September 12

Carly Rae Jepsen with Hot Chelle Rae Comerica Theatre www.livenation.com

September 26-28

FlashBackForward: Rethinking Craft Symposium Arizona State University Art Museum www.asuartmuseum.asu.edu

September 13

Brandy Celebrity Theatre www.celebritytheatre.com; 602.267.1600

September 27-28

Oktoberfest at Fountain Park Fountain Hills Community www.fh.az.gov

Featured Event September 28

Benefit Concert with Composer John Williams and Director Steven Spielberg The Phoenix Symphony at Symphony Hall www.phoenixsymphony.org; 602.495.1999 Hollywood icons John Williams and Steven Spielberg make a rare Phoenix appearance for a very special benefit concert with The Phoenix Symphony. Maestro Williams and Mr. Spielberg are generously donating their services, and all proceeds from this one-night-only performance will benefit The Phoenix Symphony’s Education and Community Outreach programs.

September 28

Super Hero Run 5K Reach 11 Sports Complex www.intenseracing72.com/super-hero-5k.html; 602.327.6002 September 29

Keith Urban: Light the Fuse Tour Ak-Chin Pavilion www.livenation.com October 3

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Butterfly Wonderland www.butterflywonderland.com; 480.800.3000, Ext. 207

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Challenges Met With Optimistic Engagement According to David Saar, founder and artistic director of Childsplay, one of the biggest challenges to the performing arts in the near future is “increased competition from multiple sources for a family’s entertainment time and money.” He continues, “We’ve got to do an even better job of articulating our special value to our audiences and donors.” And what is that “special value” that the performing arts provide? “I think it’s the communal experience of the theatre,” says Saar. “There’s an emotional immediacy that is unique to the art form that technology just doesn’t equal. The audience comes together to share in an experience that is shaped by and responds to each and every individual’s presence. And is different each time.” |CST

2013-14 PERFORMING ARTS SEASON PREVIEW Black Theatre Troupe

Desert Foothills Theater

www.blacktheatretroupe.org; 602.258.8129 September 13-22 – Wedding Band December 6-22 – Tellin’ It on the Mountain February 7-16 – Boesman and Lena May 2-18 – Purlie

www.desertfoothillstheater. com; 480.488.1981

La Traviata

ASU Gammage asugammage.com; 480.965.3434 September 17-22 – Priscilla Queen of the Desert October 22 – November 17 – Disney’s The Lion King December 3-8 – Evita December 31 – January 5 – Mamma Mia! January 14-19 – Peter and the Starcatcher February 4-9 – The Wizard of Oz February 25 – March 2 – The Blue Man Group April 29 – May 4 – Once June 3-8 – The Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess July 22 – August 10 – Jersey Boys

Actors Theatre www.actorstheatrephx.org; 602.888.0368 October 25 – November 10 – A Steady Rain April 26 – May 11 – Good People January 10-26 – TBA June 7-22 – TBA

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www.azbroadwaytheatre.com; 623.776.8400 October 11 – November 10 – Hairspray November 22 – December 29 – The Sound of Music January 17 – February 16 – Seven Brides for Seven Brothers February 28 – March 30 – Cole Porter’s Kiss Me Kate April 11 – May 11 – The Secret Garden May 23 – June 22 – Young Frankenstein July 11 – August 17 – Peter Pan September 5-28 – The Angry Housewives, A musical comedy

October 4-13 – Disney’s Little Mermaid, Jr. November 15-24 – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat December 22 – Holiday Caberet January 17-26 – Little Shop of Horrors February 14 – March 2 – A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum March 27 – April 13 – Don’t Dress for Dinner May 2-11 – Midsummer Night’s Dream

The Don Bluth Front Row Theatre www.donbluthfrontrowtheatre. com; 480.314.0841

Arizona Opera www.azopera.org; 602.266.7464 October 11-13 – HMS Pinafore November 15-17 – The Flying Dutchman January 24-26 – La Bohème February 28 – March 2 – La Traviata April 2-19 – Don Pasquale

Arizona Theatre Company www.arizonatheatre.org; 602.256.6995 October 10-27 – The Importance Of Being Earnest November 14 – December 1 – The Mountaintop December 31 – January 19 – Xanadu February 13 – March 2 – Other Desert Cities March 27 – April 13 – Around The World In 80 Days May 1-18 – Venus In Fur

Ballet Arizona www.balletaz.org; 602.381.0184 September 19-28 – Ballet Under the Stars October 31 – November 3 – Cinderella December 6-24 – The Nutcracker February 13-16 – La Bayadere (The Temple Dancer) March 27-30 – Masters of Movement May 1-4 – All Balanchine May 22 – June 1 – Innovations

Center Dance Ensemble’s Katie McDowell Photo by Tim Fuller

Center Dance Ensemble

Thru October 5 – Oliver October 25 – November 30 – The Music Man December 5-30 – It’s a Wonderful Life Godspell Junior

www.centerdance.com; 602.252.8497 October 24-27 – The 7 Deadly Sins featuring The Tragedy of Othello December 1-22 – Frances Smith Cohen’s Snow Queen December 16 – Spirit of the Season March 6-9 – Secrets April 9-13 – American Voices

Childsplay www.childsplayaz.org; 480.921.5700 September 8-October 6 – Robin Hood October 20-November 10 – The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane November 17-December 22 – The Velveteen Rabbit January 26-March 13 – The Cat in the Hat March 22-30 – Super Cowgirl and Mighty Miracle April 20-May 25 – Schoolhouse Rock, Live!

Fountain Hills Theater www.fhtaz.org; 480.837.9661, Extension 3 MAINSTAGE September 13-October 6 – A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum October 25-November 10 – Sherlock’s Last Case January 10-26 – Gods of Carnage February 21-March 16 – Monty Python’s Spamalot April 4-20 – The Man Who Came to Dinner May 16-June 8 – 9 to 5

Musical Theatre of Anthem

YOUTH THEATRE August 23-September 8 – Godspell Junior December 6-22 – The Best Christmas Pageant Ever! January 17-26 – Disney’s Winnie the Pooh, Kids March 14-30 – The Somewhat True Story of Robin Hood June 6-22 – The Little Princess: Sara Crewe

www.musicaltheatreofanthem. org; 602.743.9892

Higley Center for the Performing Arts www.higleyarts.org; 480.279.7194 September 13 – Solas, The Shamrock City Tour October 18 – Eva Ayllon October 20 – Mrs. Lincoln - An Americana Roots Band November 16 – Juice Newton and Exile November 23 – The Arts Affaire at the HCPA December 6 – The Blind Boys of Alabama – Go Tell It on the Mountain Holiday Show

September 5-8 – Carrie October 3-6 – Oro and Leona October 24-27 – Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, Jr. November 14-17 – Broken Paths February 20-23 – Freckleface Strawberry February 27 – March 2 – 42nd Street March 6-9 – Disney’s Cinderella Kids May 15-18 – Disney’s Aristocats Kids May 28-June 1 – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat June 20-22 – Pied Piper of Hamelin

The Phoenix Symphony www.phoenixsymphony.org; 602.495.1999

Phoenix Theatre www.phoenixtheatre.com; 602.254.2151

Ottmar Liebert

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Musical Instrument Museum www.mim.org; 480.478.6000 MIM celebrates music as a sustaining human gift and enriches world culture by collecting, preserving, and exhibiting a wide variety of musical instruments and performance videos from every country in the world, as well as bringing world-class performers to the Valley. Coming up in September, are, among others, Ottmar Liebert, Tannahill Weavers and Mànran, The Trishas and Suzy Bogguss.

Thru September 15, 2013 – Rent September 12 – October 13 – Ruthless! The Musical October 2-20 – The 39 Steps November 20 – December 24 – White Christmas January 22 – February 16 – Ain’t Misbehavin’ January 30 – March 2 – Tribes March 5-30 – Pippin April 10 – May 18 – Avenue Q April 23 – June 1 – Les Misérables

Scorpius Dance Theatre www.scorpiusdance.com; 602.254.2151 October 10-19 – A Vampire Tale February 6-8 – Kick-A Choreographer Showcase 3 July 10-12 – Catwalk and I Love Duran Duran

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org; 480.994.2787, Extension 2 A premier performing-arts hall, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (SCPA) showcases a diverse season of dance, music, theater and film from around the world. More than 1,000 performances, educational programs, festivals and other events are presented and hosted at the Center each year contributing substantially to Scottsdale’s high quality of life and reputation as a vibrant arts destination.

Pilobolus performs at SCPA, March 28–29. Photo by John Kane

Scottsdale Musical Theatre Company www.scottsdalemusicaltheater. com; 602.909.4215 November 14-17 – The Music Man March 2014 – Caberet Summer 2014 – West Side Story or A Little Night Music Fall 2014 – 42nd Street

Southwest Shakespeare Company www.swshakespeare.org; 480.644.6500 September 6-21 – The Odyssey October 11-26 – The Two Gentlemen of Verona November 30 – December 21 – A Christmas Carol January 11-25 – The Taming of the Shrew January 10-25 – Macbeth February 28 – March 22 – Equivocation May 15 – June 1 – FairyWorlds!

Theatre Artists Studio www.thestudiophx.org; 602.765.0120 September 20-October 6 – Becky Shaw October 25-November 10 – Mrs. Klein November 29-December 15 – Caberet January 17-February 2 – Mary’s Wedding February 28-March 16 – The Last Romance April 11-27 – Frozen Dates TBA – Musical May June 12-22 – New Summer Shorts 2014

Stagebrush Theatre www.greasepaint.org; 480.949.7529 SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY PLAYERS September 14-22 – Fiddler on the Roof June 6-15 – TBA GREASEPAINT YOUTH THEATRE October 25 – November 3 – Disney’s Alice in Wonderland December 13-22 – Legally Blonde, The Musical February 14-23 – How I Became a Pirate April 25-May 4 – Romeo and Juliet

The Jungle Book Photo by Hope H. Ozer

Valley Youth Theatre

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The 2013-14 Season begins on September 20 and runs through June, presenting over 100 concerts and events throughout the Valley. The Season opens with Beethoven’s world-famous Ninth Symphony and promises to bring some of the biggest names and music to the Valley with special performances including a benefit concert with director Steven Spielberg and composer John Williams, live on stage with the Symphony on September 28.

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Fountain Hills Theater, Continued

www.vyt.com; 602.253.8188, Extension 307 September 13-29 – Seussical October 18 – November 3 – The Princess and the Pea December 6-23 – A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail February 7-23 – The Jungle Book April 4-20 – Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs June 13-29 – To Be Announced

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

TICKET GIVEAWAY SEPTEMBER CONTEST

The Great Entertainment Giveaway! This month, as we celebrate the Performing Arts in Arizona, we have SIX ticket giveaway opportunities for you to choose from! [ ] A pair of tickets to attend Arizona Theatre Company’s (www. arizonatheatre.org) production of The Importance of Being Earnest running October 10-27 at Herberger Theater Center. [ ] A pair of tickets including dinner and the show to attend Arizona Broadway Theatre’s (www.azbroadway.org) production of Hairspray running October 11 – November 10. [ ] A pair of tickets to attend Valley Youth Theatre’s (www.vyt.com) production of The Princess and the Pea running October 18 – November 3. [ ] A pair of tickets to attend the holiday concert of The Blind Boys of Alabama based on their 2003 Grammy-winning CD “Go Tell It On The Mountain” performing holiday hymns, carols and seasonal pop standards, at the Higley Center for the Performing Arts (www.higleyarts.org) on December 6. [ ] Two pairs of tickets to ASU Kerr Cultural Center (www.asukerr. com) for Story Pirates, an improvised comedy/music show based on stories written by children on October 5.

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The winner of our August contest giveaway to see the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field is Kim Howard of Cave Creek. The winner of tickets to Arizona Broadway Theatre’s production The Great American Trailer Park Musical running September 6-29 is Tamara Aldrich of Scottsdale. Congratulations to you both!

Show Us Your Winning Smile! Pictured: Louis Wikler, our July contest winner of Diamondback tickets, who said, “Thank you very much for the experience, the seats were great!”

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YOUTH & EDUCATION

ADVENTURES OF A CAMP COUNSELOR

This is my co-leader and me, when our boys begged to bury us in the rabbit straw. Anything for the kids, right? By Jess Moran

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It all started when I decided to skip town for a while. (Why would I skip town? Phoenix is awesome!) Let’s chalk it up to my aversion to our hotterthan-hell season and move on, shall we? Anyway, I signed on to Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms, USA (WWOOF) and prepared to let loose on a sprawling, cross-country farming adventure. They wanted someone to rock the greenhouse and teach under-served Los Angeles kids about animal husbandry. I looked at my credentials (...they don’t exist) and applied. My summer job description involved running the ranch program from 9am-5pm, while playing Wendy to a cabin of 11-year-old Lost Boys? Sign me up! I spent my summer as the Ranch and Garden coordinator at a summer camp in California. I wanted to tell you a little about it, and encourage you to consider going crazy for a summer as well. Summer camp is a world of its own. I could tell you all about the staff and all the sub-surface politics. I could rant about the insanity at times working with children. I could tell you about the reality of “regressive pull,” where one begins acting like a 10-year-old because 10-year-olds are the only people around. I could pull out my hair talking about exhaustion – you don’t know exhaustion until you’ve played dodgeball at midnight, hiked the kids back to their cabin, told them pirate stories until they fell asleep and began feeding the farm animals at seven the next morning. I drank enough coffee this summer to kill a rhino. But none of that is why I became a counselor. At the end of the (long) day, I am a camp counselor because of the kids. As cheeseball as it sounds, when I received my one and only letter from a camper at the end of the summer, the staff relationship dramas and the physical and emotional exhaustion melted away. In this letter, one of my boys expressed gratitude for showing him respect, letting him play with animals and eat tomatoes off the vine. Friends, I’m telling you. Be a camp counselor. It’ll drive you crazy, and you’ll never get those ridiculous camp songs out of your head – but you’d still never trade it for the world. For more information about volunteer opportunities around the globe, visit www.wwoof.net. |CST

District Receives A Ranking Cave Creek Unified School District schools recently received an A by the Arizona Department of Education. Dr. Debbi Burdick, superintendent of the district, is pleased to announce that all seven of CCUSD’s schools have been designated “A” schools by the Arizona Department of Education. Not only did CCUSD’s schools all receive an A – the district has been designated an A District by the Arizona Department of Education. For information, visit the website at www.ccusd93.org or call 480.575.2000.

Sonoran Trails Middle School – Going Global Sonoran Trails Middle School (STMS), located in the Cave Creek Unified School District, has gone global. STMS has worked with the International Relations Division of the City of Phoenix to secure its Sister Schools. STMS’ Sister Schools include No. 6 Middle School of Yichang in the Hubei Province of China, College Saint Adrien in Villeneuve d’Ascq, France and a Spanish speaking school coming soon. Students from STMS have seen and spoken to their international peers via Skype. STMS offers Chinese, French and Spanish to its students as a core class and is the only middle school in Arizona to offer World Language as a core class. For information or a tour, contact Principal Bill Dolezal at 480.272.8601 or bdolezal@ccusd93.org.

SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE CCUSD is proud to begin the 2013-14 school year with the announcement that we are once again an “A” District, as designated by the AZ Department of DR. DEBBI BURDICK Education – ALL of Superintendent our schools are “A” Cave Creek Unified School District Schools. Continuing with our mission to Inspire Excellence, we are pleased to offer free all-day Kindergarten, ensuring all our students start their education with a strong foundation. We invite you to visit our schools featuring the following signature programs: • Black Mountain Elementary with Core Knowledge® curriculum, Spanish instruction K-6 and a new science lab. • Desert Sun Academy where students wear uniforms, featuring Core Knowledge curriculum, Spanish instruction K-6 and a fully-appointed science lab. • Desert Willow Elementary houses the award-winning Preschool-Sixth Grade Spanish Immersion Program (continuing through middle and high school). • Horseshoe Trails Elementary boasts the A+ Equine and Horsemanship Programs along with Chinese instruction K-6.

• Lone Mountain Elementary has a Science Technology Engineering & Math (STEM) focus, science and Lego labs and instructional technology. LMES is a K-6 Chinese instruction site. • Sonoran Trails Middle School boasts the 21st Century Classroom Project with a computer device for every two students (completion this school year) and the new state-of-the-art Sci-tech Lab. World language is a core class including Spanish, French and Chinese. • Cactus Shadows High School prides itself on programming for every student from International Baccalaureate®, Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment, Early College, CS e-learning and a dropout prevention cohort program.

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All of our schools feature education in the arts for a well-rounded education as well as physical education, sports and clubs to meet every interest. Our schools and programs infuse technology into classroom lessons and our philosophy is hands-on, 21st century, interactive learning. Come visit our amazing schools where you get a private school education for a public school cost! To contact Dr. Burdick, call 480.575.2000. For more information on the Cave Creek Unified School District, visit www.ccusd93.org.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS The Ben & Catherine Ivy Foundation (Ivy Foundation) announced its funding of the Family Wellness Program managed by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Phoenix. The Ivy Foundation is the largest privately funded brain cancer research foundation in North America; Catherine Ivy is the founder and president of the Ivy Foundation. The Family Wellness Program is a culturally responsive diabetes intervention program that provides education, lifestyle improvement skills, medical and counseling services to adults, children and their families who have been diagnosed with diabetes and pre-diabetes and its associated comorbidities (two or more medical conditions present simultaneously in a patient). The overall goal is to empower these families with the knowledge, tools and skills to make health a priority throughout their lives.

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Foundation Funds Family Wellness Diabetes Program

“While we typically only fund brain cancer research programs, we knew the impact of this program was so strong and the need so great in our local community that we chose to support it,” says Ivy. “We also learn from the research of other diseases and this gives us a fresh perspective.” “There is proven success with this program. The majority of participants have demonstrated significant improvements in their health as seen in laboratory markers. Patients are healthier. They come back as alumni to attend classes in order to receive continued social support for their lifestyle changes from program staff, volunteers and fellow participants,” says Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Phoenix, Executive Director Steve Zabilski. “We are grateful to the Ivy Foundation for its support of this high-impact program.” For additional information, visit http://stvincentdepaul.net or http:// ivyfoundation.org.

L-R: Shannon Clancy, director of development, the St. Vincent de Paul Society; Janice Ertl, clinic director, the St. Vincent de Paul Society; Catherine Ivy, founder and president of The Ben & Catherine Ivy Foundation; and Steve Zabilski, executive director, the St. Vincent de Paul Society.

Arthritis affects more than 300,000 children and more than 50 million adults. On September 18, Massage Envy Spa locations will be hosting Healing Hands for Arthritis to benefit the Arthritis Foundation’s work towards finding a cure for this chronic disease. Healing Hands for Arthritis is a one-day national event to build awareness and raise funds to fight arthritis. On September 18, the area Massage Envy Spas will donate $10 from every one-hour therapeutic massage session and facial to the Arthritis Foundation’s Phoenix Chapter. Prices for facials and massages are $49 and $39, respectively. Reservations for appointments will be accepted by phone or in person. You do not have to be a Massage Envy Spa member to make an appointment. Reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. To find a Massage Envy Spa location in your area (there are 35 in Arizona), visit www.massageenvy.com. Massage Envy, based in Scottsdale, is a leading provider of therapeutic massage in the United States. Through its national partnership with the Arthritis Foundation, Massage Envy has raised more than $1 million in two, one-day Healing Hands for Arthritis events. To learn more about the Arthritis Foundation Chapter in Arizona, visit www.arthritis.org/arizona.

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In Arizona, over 476 million pills were prescribed in 2011, according to the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission, 2012. While the fight to purge the streets of illegal drugs continues, it’s the legal drugs that are the most accessible and receive the least attention, formulating this silent epidemic. On September 21, the Eighth Annual Art of Recovery Expo will focus on bringing awareness to unintentional overuse of prescription drugs, featuring Dr. Mel Pohl, a family practitioner specializing in chronic pain and drug addiction, as a keynote speaker. “The number of deaths from prescription drug overdose is now greater than deaths from overdoses of heroin and cocaine combined, more than deaths from motor vehicle accidents. A big part of the problem is nonmedical use of prescription painkillers,” says Dr. Pohl. “Improving the way prescription painkillers are prescribed can reduce the number of people who misuse, abuse or overdose from these powerful drugs.” In celebration of National Recovery Month, the Art of Recovery Expo will offer attendees free workshops, inspiring speakers and discussion panels for support and education. Exhibitors include a mix of counselors, agencies, treatment facilities, out-patient clinics, marriage and family therapists and specialists in non-substance addictions such as eating disorders, gambling and more. The Expo will take place on Saturday, September 21 from 10am-5pm at the Phoenix Convention Center, South Building, Hall G (100 North 3rd Street in Phoenix) and is free of charge. For more information, visit www.artofrecoveryexpo. com or call 602.684.1136.

Healing Hands for Arthritis Benefit To Be Held

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Art of Recovery Expo Offers Addiction Recovery Resources

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FOOD & WINE Second Annual ‘Broken Egg Breakfast Challenge’ The top prized egg recipe will be announced December 1 and will be a featured menu item at all Over Easy locations beginning in January. The winner also will receive a dozen eggs every week for a year, courtesy of Arizona’s own Hickman’s Eggs.

“The Over Easy,” made with toasted brioche with sautéed spinach, two fried eggs and natural jus with bacon and scallions.

Fresh Take On Classic Brunch At Twisted Rose Brunch at Twisted Rose Winery and Eatery is putting fresh and new twists on classic brunch favorites – from mascarpone cheese stuffed French toast to Chef Nicholas Schaus’ signature Cinnamon Roll Pork Chop. Enjoy eggs benedict with rosemary apple hollandaise sauce, omelette bites with fingerling potatoes, passion fruit chicken piccata or a build-your-own breakfast featuring many classic items like bacon, sausage, hash browns and potatoes. Entree prices range from $8-$11. Paired with a classic mimosa or Bloody Mary, it’s Scottsdale’s newest winery, eatery and brunch spot on Sundays. Twisted Rose is located in the Scottsdale Airpark at 15040 North Northsight Boulevard, Suite 104. For more information, call 480.398.7700 or visit www.facebook.com/twistedroseaz.

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This month, Arizona Restaurant Week invites you to “Go Tasting With Your Buds” September 21-29. This statewide affair offers foodies a wealth of dining opportunities (at over 150 eating establishments) and the chance to get outside their own neighborhood and try something new. From sizzling Southwestern and soothing comfort foods to fivestar dining and international fare – it’s all on the table during Arizona Restaurant Week. Participants will enjoy a $30 or $40 prix-fixe at some of the best restaurants in town. Visit http://arizonarestaurantweek.com for details, including a list of participating restaurants.

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Local breakfast spot Over Easy launches its Second Annual Over Easy Broken Egg Breakfast Challenge, sponsored by Hickman’s Eggs, Monday, September 9, giving aspiring chefs and breakfast lovers a chance to share his or her favorite egg recipes and be featured on the 2014 Over Easy menu. “Everyone is invited to submit their favorite egg recipes,” says Over Easy founder Brad May. “Our regular patrons, and new ones too! Eggs are ‘king’ for breakfast, and if they enjoy them like I do, I’m betting we get some pretty darn good recipes submitted.” Over Easy, with four locations throughout Metro Phoenix, was founded in 2007 by Brad and his son and chef, Aaron May. The concept of Over Easy, which is open for breakfast and lunch, was sketched on a restaurant napkin as the two shared breakfast out one early morning. Early morning happens to be Brad’s favorite time of day, and, as an early riser, breakfast is his favorite meal of the day as well. Entries to the Over Easy Broken Egg Breakfast Challenge can be submitted through October 15 to contest@ eatatovereasy.com or by visiting www.eatatovereasy. com. Recipes are judged based on flavor, ingredients and creativity. Submissions are open to the public.

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DISCOVER AZ WINES Jerome

Amerind Foundation in Dragoon, Arizona

BY PEGGY FIANDACA Owner, Lawrence Dunham Vineyards President, AZ Wine Growers Association

Opening a bottle of wine can transport us back to wonderful vacation memories or allow one to daydream of a special place or time. I fondly remembered this fact one afternoon when I was putting wine away in the cellar and I came across a bottle of 2004 Brick House Les Dijonnais Pinot Noir from Dundee, Oregon. I was reminded of the afternoon we spent with Doug Tunnell, Brick House’s winemaker and former Middle East correspondent for CBS News, discussing everything from politics to lady bugs, manure, organic farming and, of course, wine. We left with a mixed case of fabulous Brick House wines and great stories to tell every time we open one.

Tombstone Carriage Chiricahus Mountains from Highway 80

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Wine tasting in Arizona can create the same type of memories. Not only is the industry filled with colorful characters, but the places where wine grapes are grown are located in beautiful and historic locales, each with its own story to tell! Arizona’s largest viticultural area is in Cochise County near Willcox, and the area is full of exciting day trips with wonderful wine country memories just waiting to be discovered. Did you know you could visit the worldrenowned Amerind Foundation in Dragoon, Arizona and be immersed in its incredible collection of Native Indian artifacts? Historic Downtown Willcox has three wine tasting rooms – Carlson Creek Vineyards, Flying Leap Vineyards and Keeling-Schaeffer Vineyards – all of which pour a dazzling array of ultra-premium, handcrafted local wines, and even have fine art

Just within Arizona’s borders, you can find top-rated wine country, 5-star dining, scenic outdoor adventures, incredible arts and culture and so much more. By choosing Arizona, your money stays in the local economy to support Arizona jobs, services and vibrant communities. So get out and start exploring Arizona – you will be pleasantly surprised by what you find.

galleries for you to peruse and enjoy. Several other wonderful wineries are pouring in the area, including Coronado Vineyards, just a short drive off of the interstate. There are many other growers and winemakers in the region with their own fascinating stories to tell. Visit Johnny Ringo’s grave just down the road from Lawrence Dunham Vineyards or head to Apple Annie’s farm just north of Willcox and pick fresh vegetables, peaches and corn straight from the field. Then off to enjoy the history of Bisbee and Tombstone and taste wines at the Silver Strike Winery. Or head to the oldest Arizona wine region, Sonoita-Elgin, and talk to industry pioneers like Kent Callaghan, or visit the many tasting rooms and end the day at Chef Greg LaPrad’s (formerly of Quiessence in Phoenix) new restaurant called Overland Trout.

If your journey takes you north to the Verde Valley area to escape the heat, sit on the patio at Burning Tree Cellars and talk to one of the owners about motorcycles, tattoo art or their incredible wines. Or visit a rock star at Caduceus Cellars in Jerome who is as serious about winemaking in Arizona as he is about making great music. Or pop into Pillsbury Wine Company in Downtown Cottonwood and chat with Sam Pillsbury, owner/winemaker, who is passionate about organic farming, his film career or just about every topic you come up with. Wine tasting should be about making connections and creating memories. Next time you are wine tasting, instead of asking only about the wine, learn about the winemaker’s philosophy or vineyard management or the vision the winemaker had for that particular bottle of wine. Experience the nuances of the flavors and aromas with all five of your senses. But most of all walk away from the experience with a memory. Discover Arizona through the eyes of passionate winemakers over a terrific glass of wine.

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Johnny Ringo’s grave

Cochise County photos courtesy of Cochise County Tourism Council (www.explorecochise.com). Cottonwood photo courtesy of www.oldtown.org.

September 7: AZ Hops and Vines Great Crush Festival – Head down to Sonoita for a big-league wine and beer festival featuring craft beer, barefoot grape-crushing, live music, Hops and Vines’ amazing wine and delicious food from Southern Arizona’s huge food cart community. As always, the Sober Shack will be serving up super special sodas and Sno-Cones with activities The beautiful Sonoita landscape. Photo courtesy Arizona to keep kids busy. Cost is Hops and Vines $20 and includes souvenir glass, wine tasking and food ticket for Mama’s Hawaiian Bar-B-Cue. Visit www.azhopsandvines.com. September 28-29: Sedona Wine Fest – Taking place at the Sedona Airport, wines will be poured from all of the Arizona wine regions and guests will enjoy scrumptious Sedona cuisine, live music, vendors galore, fine cigars, juried art and an exclusive Premium Wine Area, while taking in breathtaking panoramic views of the majestic red rocks. Cost is $20 for advance tickets and includes six tasting tickets and commemorative wine glass. Visit www.sedonawinefest.com. September 28-29: 31st Annual Harvesting of the Vine Festival – Village of Elgin Winery will host the event, which includes wine tasting, live music, competition and crowning of Arizona’s King and Queen of Grape Stomping, arts and crafts and Arizona grown produces for purchase. Call 520.455.9309 or visit www.elginwines.com.

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The Prescott Western Heritage Foundation, Inc. will be holding its Fourth Annual Prescott Western Heritage Days event on September 14-15, from 10am5pm. This year’s event will be hosted by the Sharlot Hall Museum, in partnership with the Prescott Regulators and their Shady Ladies, and will be celebrating the Western heritage of Prescott and Yavapai County from 1864 through the early 1900’s. The entertainment headliner this year is Belinda Gail, Western Music Association’s 2012 Female Performer of the Year. In addition, a Tom Mix Gathering will feature Mix’s 1937 Cord Phaeton convertible, vintage Tom Mix Films and posters and more. Family activities include unique photo opportunities, re-enactment skits, a period costume contest and Victorian fashion show and children’s activities. An updated schedule of events and other information can be found at www. prescottwestern heritagedays.com. Admission is $8 per person, $7 for 65+ and military (with valid ID), $5 for 13-17-year-olds, and free to children 12 and under. Net proceeds from the event will benefit Sharlot Hall Museum.

Gaming is big business in Arizona. End-Of-Summer According to information released on Celebration July 31 by the Arizona Department Head up to Hon Dah Casino of Gaming, tribal contributions to this month for the 2013 Summer of the state from gaming revenue was Love Customer Appreciation Party expected to be $25.1 million for and Concert on September 14. the quarter ended June 30, 2013. Guests will enjoy live music from a Tribal contributions are within a few number of tribute bands, Celebrity thousand dollars when compared to Fry Bread Eating Competitions, the same quarter last year. kids chalk art fun, a Twist “Indian gaming revenues are Competition and much more. The holding steady,” says Mark Brnovich, free celebration runs from 12-6pm Director of the Arizona Department and takes place behind Hon-Dah’s of Gaming. “Many important state hotel – 777 Highway 260 in services will continue to benefit from Pinetop. For more information, this financial support.” visit www.hon-dah.com. Tribes with casinos contribute one to eight percent of their Class III gross gaming revenue across the state. The quarterly contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund are distributed to various services including education, trauma and emergency, wildlife conservation, state tourism and gambling education and treatment.

Casinos are not just about gaming, though – guests will find luxurious hotel accommodations, top-notch dining and entertainment by A-list performers. There are currently 23 Class III casinos in the state, which include popular casino destinations like Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino in Maricopa, Fort McDowell Gaming Center in Fountain Hills, Wild Horse Pass, Vee Quiva and Lone Butte Casinos in Sacaton, Casino Arizona and Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, Mazatzal Casino in Payson, Hon Dah Casino in Whiteriver/Pinetop and Cliff Castle Casino in Camp Verde.

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A dining experience awaits at Cliff Castle Casino.

DESTINATIONS

Arizona Tribal Gaming Revenues Remain Consistent

Flagstaff Fall Craft Beer Festival

Pepsi Amphitheater hosts the first ever Flagstaff Fall Craft Beer Festival on Saturday, September 21 from 1-4pm. In addition to beer, the event will include live music and other entertainment, and will benefit Sun Sounds of Arizona (http://sunsounds.org) and Friends of Coconino County Parks (www.friendsofcocoparks.org). The Festival features more than 100 different craft beers and introduces the fall and winter brews by national and local breweries. Beer purveyors include Barrio Brewing Company, College Street Brewery, Deschutes Brewery, Four Peaks Brewing Company, Grand Canyon Brewing Company and San Tan Brewing Company, among many others. Tickets are available at www.pepsiamp.com or by phone at 866.977.6849, and are $29 and $9 for general admission and VIP tickets, respectively.

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Help Wanted JASONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DELI We are now hiring Delivery Drivers at our Scottsdale location. We are looking for friendly people who want to work in a fun, fast paced environment while earning great $$$! We offer: Advancement opportunities, AM & PM shifts, Health & Dental Insurance (after 90 days), 401K & Paid vacations (after one year) and much more! Please apply in person (EOE) at: 10605 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85254, 480.443.3811.

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Opportunities MARRIOTT VACATIONS WORLDWIDE Marriott Vacations Worldwide is seeking current (or soon to be) Arizona Real Estate Licensees. Attend Career Night held at our Sales Gallery located in the JW MARRIOTT Hotel, Desert Ridge. Tuesday nights 6 to 7 p.m. Call to reserve, 480.293.3758.

SERVICES Health & Wellness EXECUTIVE CARE LLC provides full range concierge type nonmedical in-home care services using a personalized care plan suited to your loved ones needs. Our Caregivers are carefully selected, well trained, supervised, and are matched to your exact requirements. Our personable people bring an abundance of positive attitude & energy to your home. Services include companionship, personal care, and home-making with an emphasis on preparation of healthy, high quality meals. Services provided on a live in 24 hour basis or hourly. Call 480.882.0960 to learn how we can help keep your life running smoothly.

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RV Parks QUIET, NICE RV PARK Great Neighbors. 55+. Small, Quiet Park. Lots of Trees. Free WiFi & Storage Shed. Black Canyon City--14 Miles North of Anthem (Hwy 17). Exit 242. Green Mountains! Approved Pet OK. Laundry. Photos: GreenNLush.com $270 monthly. Rvs & Park Models Welcome 623.374.9123.

Window Cleaning B&B WINDOW CLEANING Prompt and Reliable Service. Water Damage Removal. Screens Cleaned. Power Washing. Booties always worn inside, no drips. Free Estimates. Insured. BBB. bbwindowcleaning. com 480.423.5980.

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Fitness and Health FITNESS & HEALTH FITNESS TRAINING AND POST REHAB AT YOUR HOME. Top Certified Personal Fitness Trainer and Consultant will work with you at your home to help in meeting your fitness and health needs and objectives. FREE, no obligation, consultation and training session. Carefree Fitness and Health, Wayne@ CarefreeFitnessandHealth, 415.515.8836.

Landscape & Maintenance ANY AREA - UNLIMITED TREE TRIMMING AND TOTAL YARD CLEANUP SPECIALISTS. We specialize in all tree trimming, pruning, topping, thinning, shaping. Weed removal, mow, edge. Removal and hauling of anything and everything. You name it, we do it! Reasonable, Reliable, and Prompt. Call Vuna now, 480.600.7357.

HOME SERVICES Painting Services PLATINUM PAINTING, LLC. Licensed. Bonded. Insured. When you’re looking for true quality and professionalism! Call Robert 480.261.4573.

Personal Services A-TEAM PROFESSIONAL HANDYMAN and expert Alterations Seamstress. We are very reasonable and reliable. 30 years alterations and bridal professional. Handyman services are by the hour or job quote. 480.502.0509

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This month’s Best Pet is Chomper aka “Piggysaurus.” The photo was submitted by Tanya Lampe of Phoenix who says, “I had him since he was a couple months old up until December 1 of last year; he unfortunately had cancer in his lungs, at the young age of 9. Even though he was a 70 pound pitbull, he slept right next to me, or on my pillow, every night since I first got him. I want to change the image of the pitbull by showing how loving and adorable they can be! He was the most loyal animal I’ve ever had.” Capture the quirky, sweet, mischievous, funny moments you share with your pet; then, send us the photo of your amazing pet in action. Please be sure to include your pet’s name and a little description of why he or she is The Best Pet Ever. Include your full name, contact number and what area you live in and submit your digital photo to news@CITYSunTimes.com with “My Best Shot” in the subject line. The photo should be high resolution and at least 800x600 in size.

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NOW GO...GET MORE! Get more on each columnist at news.CITYSunTimes.com. “Doctor My Eyes”

Are Your Child’s Eyes Ready For School?

September Is A Mirror Loving work. Back to school. The High Holy Days. Commemorating 9/11. What do they all have in common? September is a time of changes. It draws emotions from the community. The RABBI ninth month of the year is ROBERT L. KRAVITZ Northeast Valley at once joyous and solemn and heartbreaking. And each person who enters into September receives it differently, impacting each of us in special ways. But each of us is affected.

For most people, vision is their most precious sense. For children, this is even more evident, as about 80 percent of what a child learns is through the visual system. Most parents take their children to the dentist for regular preventative care, but rely only upon obvious signs of a vision problem, or upon a school or pediatrician screening STEPHEN COHEN, O.D. Optometrist ~ Scottsdale before seeking professional eye care for their children. A vision screening does not diagnose a problem, but rather identifies children in need of further assessments.

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Tips For Comfy Computing Ergonomic and environmental issues can be particularly troublesome for computer users. This month, I’d like to share several tips you can use to keep your computing comfortable, productive and, ideally, injury-free. 1. Position your keyboard so that you can type while keeping your hands in a neutral, flat posture. Place your keyboard ASK MR. MODEM www.MrModem.net on a height-adjustable, negative slope (a fancy-shmancy way of saying “away from you”) keyboard tray that attaches to the underside of a desk or a table. Read the rest of Mr. Modem’s Tips as well as his Sites Of The Month online now!

Acceptance Is Not Resignation Car Corner:

2013 Chevy Suburban LTZ Hits The Road To See Shamu 66

We are so fortunate here in Arizona, that if we want to get out of the heat, we hop in our car and in five hours we’re in San Diego experiencing cool breezes, crashing waves, great seafood and seeing Shamu the Whale for a spritz of sea water. CATHY DROZ You can fly over in an Car Critic ~ Two For The Road hour, but when Chevy provides a Suburban for your trip, the 350 miles is one of pure luxury and comfort.

We’ve all been told to appreciate what we have, to be tolerant of the people and situations in our lives – to accept. And yet, we often have difficulty being accepting. Our programming is filled with contradictions. BONNIE MOEHLE We are told to accept, Personal Coach, Author, yet we believe that if Speaker we do we are “giving in” and are therefore stuck with what we have. We think that if we accept the actions of others that they will get away with something and we will lose power. What we fail to understand is when non-acceptance causes us to hate “what is” (the things we cannot change or control), we feel stress.

Get even more to read with more columnists online! Steve P. Timmons

Barbara Kaplan

James Roberts

Melanie Tighe

Pastor Paul Witkop

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