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EVENT CALENDAR SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2022 Arizona State Fair Phoenix | Sept. 23 – Oct. 30 azstatefair.com The Arizona State Fair returns this Fall, bringing with it more than a century of tradition. There’s plenty of entertainment for all members of the family, including carnival rides, livestock and animal shows, blue ribbon competitions, music, auctions, and more. Celebrate community, history, and the rich culture of Arizona with people from all corners of the state. Check the official web page for a full list of vendors and performance lineup.

Red Rocks Music Festival Paradise Valley | Sept. 28 redrocksmusicfestival.com Celebrating its 21st season, the Red Rocks Music Festival once again brings world-class musicians to Phoenix to showcase incredible chamber music. The performance, “Great Romantics of the German Lied,” will include works

by Hugo Wolf, R. Strauss, and G. Mahler. Gerhard Siegal of the Metropolitan Opera of New York will provide vocals, accompanied by Gabriel Dobner on piano.

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!

Tempe | Oct. 18-23 asugammage.com/oklahoma The classic musical by Broadway royalty Rodgers & Hammerstein has been reimagined for a modern audience. Director Daniel Fish presents a new take on the source material of frontier life in America and a community circling their wagons against an outsider, choosing to focus less on a breezy romance and more on the greater psychological themes at play. The result is a complex, funny, and thoughtful version that brings the 1943 musical into 2022.

Phillip K. Smith III: Mirrorworks Scottsdale | Oct. 29-31 smoca.org/exhibition/phillip-k-smith-iii-3-parallels Don’t miss the seventh installment of the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art’s Architecture + Art series.

Southern California artist and architect Phillip K. Smith III has created an immersive experience through a site-specific installation that highlights how light, color, time, and space influence human perception. The exhibit includes a new piece by Smith that incorporates a precisely timed program of changing colors that react to spatial and atmospheric changes.

Mikiztli Dia De Los Muertos Festival Phoenix |Oct. 30 diadelosmuertosphx.com Experience a unique “Day of the Dead” festival, celebrating a significant family holiday widely recognized for more than 3,000 years throughout cultures is Mexico, Latin America, and the southwest. People pay homage to ancestors with prayers, food offerings, and special altars. With local artists, music, costumes, food, and a candlelit procession, the festival is ultimately a celebration of life and community.

Unique & Stylish Home Storage N

o matter the size of your home, you may always feel that you don’t have enough storage space. However, the key to staying organized is your method of storage, not how much space you have. Don’t believe us? Try these ideas to stay squared away while also spicing up your home decor.

Having trouble keeping your bedroom tidy? Try maximizing the space under your bed with an ottoman mattress that flips up to reveal extra space. Really, ottoman beds do exist and they are perfect for kids’ and guest bedrooms.

In the main bedroom, it may be more practical to store extra linens or offseason items in clear bins that roll under the bed for easy access. You can also install a headboard with built-in shelves to have all your essentials at hand. What about nightstands? If you can’t find space for them, try doubling a desk as a nightstand. Look for pieces that have charging ports and plugs for phones and watches to keep wires and devices at hand. A vintage chest or trunk at the foot of the bed is always ideal for extra blankets and pillows.

The bathroom can become one of the messiest rooms in your home if not organized properly. Are you in need of more storage for your bathroom essentials? Install shelves on the wall or put a modern-style medicine cabinet as your mirror to hide away bottles and accessories. What about a place for your shower products? A shower caddy is always an easy and effective choice, but you could also try a bar cart on wheels that can be rolled over to the shower or tub when needed. This idea is perfect for kids’ bath toys.

Consider using s-hooks over your glass shower door for holding your towels and robe. And, if you want to streamline the look of the bathroom, you can match your tissue box, toothbrush holder, and soap dispenser to create a clean and classy look. Plastic bins to store products under your sink are also a must.

An organized closet can also save you time when you are getting ready to go out for the day. Start by dividing your clothes into a dresser or closet and a separate rolling rack. You want to hang your most worn and most pleasing-to-the-eye pieces on the rack to mix and match for the current season or for upcoming events. Store offseason items in drawers. As for the clothes you hang, try slim velvet-lined hangers for a neat space. Tight on closet space? Try using s-hooks to hang your jeans and pants from the belt loop. Casual tank tops and camisoles can also be hung this way for easy access. For your shoes and bags, hang them on a pegboard that can be installed on your closet wall or place in clear bins on a shelf.

Just remember the key to staying organized is putting everything back in its place at the end of the day … and keep rotating seasonal items to keep your wardrobe and home feeling fresh.

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Best Water Bottles of 2022

y now we all know how important staying hydrated is for our overall health and wellness. Proper water intake improves mood, sleep quality, energy, concentration, joint lubrication, and heart health – among many other benefits. Perhaps most important for those living in the desert heat is the effect hydration has on temperature regulation. If you’re going to get your recommended daily intake of H2O, a good water bottle is a must. Here are four water bottles that make the perfect sidekick.

1. S’well: The Original – This sleek, stainless-steel bottle is as stylish as it is functional. The screwtop bottle mouth is wide enough to fit most ice cubes, but the body is kept slender to fit most cup holders. S’well’s patented technology and triple-layer, vacuum-insulated design keeps liquid cool while keeping the bottle exterior free of condensation. Choose from timeless solids or geode, marble, and teakwood patterns inspired by the elements

3. LARQ Bottle PureVis – A high-tech design doesn’t just keep your water cool; it also keeps it clean. In fact, it is billed as the world’s first self-cleaning water bottle and water purification system. Built-in LED lights, activated with a button and automatically every two hours, eliminate up to 99 percent of harmful bio-contaminants such as E.coli from your water and the bottle. In addition to being extra hygienic inside, the bottle’s exterior is clean and simple with a handful of classic colors.

4. Owala FreeSip – This bottle’s standout feature is its revolutionary cap design that allows users to sip or swig. Hold the bottle upright to sip from a spout that connects to a built-in straw or tilt the bottle to swig from the wide-mouth opening when you need an extra big drink. The idea is all about convenience, including a flip-top and dishwasher-safe lid and a leak-proof design. FreeSip is offered in stainless-steel and Tritan in a variety of fun color combinations.

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2. Hydro Flask Wide Mouth – Hydro Flask bottles are famous for their sturdy construction and versatility.

Made of stainless-steel and a unique TempShield technology, Hydro Flask promises to keep your water cold up to a full 24 hours. Even the lid has special honeycomb insulation so coolness can’t escape. The wide mouth design is easy to fill, and the brightly colored body is dishwater safe. The company is so proud of their product, they offer lifetime warranty.

APPLE ENCHILADAS INGREDIENTS 2 pkgs

(12 ounces each) Apples

¼ tsp

ground cinnamon

8

fajita-size flour tortillas

2 tbsps

all-purpose flour

1½ tbsp butter

1 tbsp

finely crumbled queso fresco

1 tsp

1 cup

Coffee-Mate® natural bliss® Vanilla Flavor All-Natural Coffee Creamer

grated Nestlé Abuelita Authentic Mexican Hot Chocolate Drink

DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350° F. Cook Harvest Apples according to package directions; cool while preparing sauce.

Melt butter in small saucepan over medium-low heat; whisk in flour until combined. Stir in Coffeemate natural bliss Creamer and cinnamon; cook, whisking constantly, for 3 to 5 minutes or until completely smooth and mixture is thickened.

Pour half the sauce on the bottom of medium-size baking dish.

Heat tortillas on an open flame or in a skillet to make the tortillas slightly pliable.

Fill the center of each tortilla with a little less than 1/2 cup of Harvest Apples. Roll up and place seam-side-down over the sauce in dish. Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas.

Bake uncovered for 10 minutes or until heated through.

Sprinkle with grated Abuelita chocolate; top with queso fresco.

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26920 N 159TH Street | Scottsdale, AZ | 85262 4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 2,750 SQFT | 2.5 Acres Casita w/ Attached Garage/Workshop Charming home on 2.5 acres with new barnwood style flooring.

This home offers a great room concept w/split floorplan & goodsize bedrooms. Big kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops & walk-in pantry. Large Primary bedroom w/ access to patio, generous primary bath, H/H closet. Fabulous backyard w/ play pool, spa, fire pit, new outdoor Bar & BBQ, various sitting areas, fruit trees & a lot of privacy! Extended covered patio & view deck offering 360 degree views of the surrounding mountains . Separate guest house w/ bedroom, bath & living room. 3-car extended length & over-height main garage & separate garage/shop attached to guest house offer plenty of room for your toys. Lots of space on the lot to add a horse setup.

Ideal for multi-generations or guests. Shared Well!

RIO VERDE FOOTHILLS HOMES Address

HOMES - Currently, there are 85 active homes on the market and 39 homes under contract.

LAND - Currently, there are 114 active lots on the market and 4 lots under contract.

RIO VERDE LAND

$65,000 $115,000 $121,250 $145,000 $147,250 $160,000 $165,000 $165,000 $169,000 $175,000 $175,000 $180,000 $183,500 $388,000 $520,000 $840,400 $850,000

Per Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service 08/15/2022

*List or Sold by The Bonnie Burke Team

The following lots have closed since last publication. Keep in mind the price is determined by location, water availability, paved or dirt road, floodplain, etc.…

1 acre 1.39 acres 1.01 acres 1.87 acres 1.02 acres 1.01 acres 2 acres 1.66 acres 1.18 acres 1.25 acres 1.25 acres 1.91 acres 1.14 acres 5 acres 5 acres 8.32 acres 11.5 acres

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List Price

*16302 E Bobwhite Way 1,639 16928 E Lone Mountain Rd 1,790 16707 E Duane Ln 1,512 17540 E Windstone Trl 3,123 30709 N 170th Way 2,457 *14724 E Dale Ln 2,451 29419 N 148th St 2,127 31521 N 160th St 3,416 16322 E Cascolote Dr 3,123 16738 E Lone Mountain Rd 3,749 16937 E Cavedale Dr 4,031 *34810 N 139th St 2,843 13747 E Montgomery Rd 4,737 27037 N 152nd St 2,978 *26920 N 159th St 2,750 29423 N 152nd St 2,165 16414 E Pinnacle Vista Dr 3,070 29113 N 136th St 3,047 28304 N 141st Way 2,903 33111 N 143rd Pl 3,589 29633 N 140th Pl 3,807 13919 E Quail Track Dr 3,989 *2880X N 161st Pl 2,913 28422 N 151st St 3,353 28217 N 139th St 3,281 14016 E Villa Cassandra Dr 3,606 14119 E Milton Ct 4,302 28613 N 139th Pl 3,743 14521 E Desert Vista Trl 3,758 *28811 N 160th St 3,656 31907 N 136th St 5,084 UCB/CCBS/Pending Since Last Publication

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2 2 2 3 3 2.75 2.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 2.5 5.5 2.5 3.5 2.5 4 3 3 3 3.5 4 3 3 2.5 3.5 2.5 3 5.5 5 4

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$599,000 $649,000 $650,000 $850,000 $875,000 $895,000 $895,000 $990,000 $1,050,000 $1,099,900 $1,100,000 $1,138,000 $1,150,000 $1,150,000 $1,195,000 $1,195,000 $1,199,000 $1,200,000 $1,299,999 $1,390,000 $1,415,000 $1,450,000 $1,490,000 $1,490,000 $1,499,000 $1,575,000 $1,600,000 $1,650,000 $1,800,000 $1,990,000 $2,900,000

28327 N 164th St 34011 N 139th Way 28262 N 146th St 28505 N 146th St 28419 N 138th Pl 27709 N 158th Way Closed Since Last Publication

2,311 2,292 2,237 2,709 2,418 4,692

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$699,950 $700,000 $725,000 $842,000 $864,000 $2,950,000 SOLD Price

30239 N 164th St 16708 E Madre Del Oro Dr 17305 E Windstone Trl 29317 N 164th St 31623 N 164th St 29502 N 148th St 14641 E Peak View Rd 16228 E Bajada Dr 28317 N 152nd Pl 16832 E Roy Rogers Rd 14315 E Skinner Dr 15406 E Cavedale Dr 27717 N 137th St *29520 N 144th Way *13630 E Bobwhite Way 26818 N 144th St 14016 E Milton Ct 28816 N 151st St

1,904 1,637 2,752 2,917 2,670 2,044 3,452 3,077 3,457 3,761 3,655 3,799 3,618 3,489 3,613 4,028 5,195 4,262

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$599,000 $600,000 $775,000 $856,000 $871,000 $960,000 $1,040,000 $1,055,000 $1,135,000 $1,200,000 $1,300,000 $1,399,000 $1,450,000 $1,499,999 $1,600,000 $1,605,000 $2,450,000 $3,000,000

Active Since Last Publication

RIO VERDE FOOTHILLS - REAL ESTATE RECAP

X E Carefree 4 Hwy 4 *29202 N 170th St 0001 E Hawknest Rd 16127 E Lone Mountain Rd 155X3 E Windstone Trl 3 143XX E Dale Ln 148 E Morning Vista Ln 138XXX E Aloe Vera Dr E 0 N 156th Pl *13700 E Westland Rd 0 N 139th Pl 155X5 E Windstone Trl 5 295XX N 144th St 3 *307XX N 174th St *150XX E Lomas Verdes Dr 5 138XXX E Aloe Vera Dr E 0 E Aloe Vera Dr

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All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. The properties on this list have been listed/sold by various members of the MLS.

Bonnie@BonnieBurke.com | www.BonnieBurkeTeam.com If your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation for that listing.

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