Let's Go in the Northeast Valley - July 2011

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Preparing for the worst: Be ready for wildfires.

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Lifestyle • Entertainment • Business

in the Northeast Valley July 2011 Vol. 22, No. 7 • www.fhtimes.com/letsgo

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On the Go! Calendar, Pages 17-19

What’s cooking at the museum?

How about Flavors from the Lower Verde River Valley?

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Christmas in July!

Celebrating? Get to the River of Time Museum July 16 -Page 6

MLB brings its circus to Phoenix -Page 8

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For instance, at this moment the Moody Blues’ “Your Wildest Dreams,” is zinging around my cranium. The meaning behind that song, I’m pretty sure, is that I’m going to win a Pulitzer someday.

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Another song I hear in my brain is another Moody Blues song: “I Know You’re Out There Somewhere.” That’s for when I will be winning the lottery.

Sometimes I hear Beatles songs. Like “From Me to You” for when I am trying to describe how far something is.

Another Beatles favorite in my random brain is “I Will,” because it seems I am always telling somebody I’ll get something done. Really. I will.

When I suddenly remember something, I might hear “You Were on My Mind” (We Five) or Paul McCartney’s “Maybe I’m Amazed.” (Sometimes it really is amazing when I remember things.)

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I try really hard to stay away from sugar.

I am pretty good at resisting chocolate, and cakes and stuff like that. But if it is junky candy (ie., marshmallow Peeps, Red Vines, etc.), I can’t resist. So I’ll hear REO Speedwagon’s song, “Can’t Fight This Feeling,” or Joni Mitchell’s “A Case of You” if I am struggling with a particularly strong craving.

As I work to meet (or beat) a deadline, Jim Croce’s “Time in a Bottle” pops into my head. Sometimes when I am really behind the eight ball, Carole King serenades me with “So Far Away.” If I am just spinning my wheels, The Byrds chime in with “Turn, Turn, Turn.”

After we get Let’s Go out the door, The Eagles come to mind with “Peaceful Easy Feeling,” unless we had a particularly tumultuous time getting the issue out, and I might think of REM’s “Losing My Religion” When we’re having dissension in getting things done, eventually I’ll hear “We Can Work it Out.” I hardly even need the radio. When I’m getting ready to go home, Willie Nelson blares “On the Road Again.” When my daughter said she needs to go to Denver this summer, The Turtles’ “Get Me a Ticket for an Airplane,” came up, while I also heard “How Do I Live without You?” as I imagine her going off to school. Janis Joplin’s “Piece of My Heart” describes that feeling pretty well.

Linda Ronstadt’s “Colorado” will remind me of my little pastry chef, and I’ll think about “One Less Bell to Answer” when the house is down to the parental units. When a kid is getting ready to fly the coop, “Free Bird” by Lynard Skynard is apropos. (And what’s any soundtrack if you can’t at least request “Free Bird”?)

So I guess if I run out of songs, I will hear “Your Song” by Elton John as a placeholder. And when the months go by and the Princess has been gone, I’ll imagine James Taylor singing “Fire and Rain.” Because after all, I always did think I would see you again.

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But there are measures to take to ensure the precious landscape stays safe throughout the remainder of the summer.

Randy Roberts, assistant fire chief/ fire marshal in Fountain Hills, said that Fountain Hills Town Code is a great tool to keep buildings safe.

A 30-foot defensible space is required

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More than 750,000 acres have burned in Arizona in the past few weeks. Area fire departments are encouraging residents to take precautions for the fire season in the desert.

Ford said that there is a fire season every of overgrowth, neither can we (firefighters),” ford said. “When you reduce the fuel year in the desert.

“We have either a year where the flash load, you also create space to slow a fire fuels are overgrown (from a wet winter), down.”

When a fire breaks out, when it reaches or the larger fuels are dried out more (from a dry winter),” he said. a space of reduced fuel, it slows “But no matter what, we have a down.

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“That gives us more time, and At this point, Roberts said, the it slows the fire down,” he said. Linda McThrall Roberts said invasive species Editor, Let’s Go community is in good shape, but firefighters encourage residents have created a serious problem and visitors to pay careful atin the desert. The most common invasive plants are desert broom and tention to their environment and to use common sense. tamarisk, or salt cedar.

“Fires are preventable,” Roberts said.

“These are plants that have really taken hold,” he said. “When native ground is not “Things happen, but if you take the right disturbed, these invasive plants are kept in steps, you are helping us a great deal.”

If a fire does break out, Roberts said check. But when clear cutting and blading begins, the invasives take over. They are the first thing to do is to call 911. He also said residents should have garden hoses what cause the danger.”

Ford said by taking care of the invasive on each of their outside water spigots.

“If you have a fire, get the garden hose plants and keeping defensible space, between 90 and 95 percent of the problem on it until we get there,” Robert said. “That will help. But people should call 911 first areas are eliminated. thing.”

“That’s pretty substantial,” he said.

Roberts said the upcoming Fourth of Roberts said this summer is average to slightly above average for fuel growth. July holiday is causing some concern.

“It’s legal to buy fireworks, but it isn’t The Town of Fountain Hills has had to cut back on wash maintenance, but Maricopa legal to use them within the city limits of County has stepped in to get the town back Fountain Hills,” he said. “However, there (cont. on page 14) on track.

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Calling all cooks: Recipes wanted Do you have a favorite recipe? Do you want to share it?

The L. Alan Cruikshank River of Time Museum is working on a cookbook for cooks throughout the area to show off their favorite dishes. The cookbook, Flavors from the Lower Verde River Valley, will serve as an ongoing fundraiser for the museum, as well as provide people with

Summer ArtWalk spectacular July 7 The 22md annual Summer Spectacular ArtWalk is set for Thursday, July 7, from 7 to 9 p.m.

The popular event is presented by the Scottsdale Gallery Association and Scottsdale Downtown. Dozens of fine art galleries will feature artist demonstrations, exhibit openings, special receptions, wine tastings, live music, food samples and more. The galleries are located west of Scottsdale Road along Main Street and on Marshall Way north of Indian School Road to Fifth Avenue.

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recipes from their friends and neighbors.

The cookbook will be divided in to eight categories: Appetizers & Beverages; This & That; Soups & Salads; Vegetables & Side Dishes; Cookies & Candy; Main Dishes; Breads & Rolls; and Desserts.

The project is an official AZ Centennial Project. The state celebrates its 100th birthday next February and a number of activities and events have been sanctioned as official projects of the celebration.

Organizers are collecting recipes now.

For those who wish to submit favorite

recipes, visit the Website, www.riveroftimemuseum.org, for details.

Collection sheets are available online, as well as at the museum, 12901 N. LaMontana Drive. Return sheets by e-mail, cookbook@riveroftimemuseum.org, drop them off at the museum or mail them to River of Time Museum, P.O. Box 17445, Fountain Hills, AZ 85269.

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100% chance of fun at River of Time There is little to no chance of snow July 16, but there is a 100 percent chance of fun that day.

That is the day for Christmas in July when the L. Alan Cruikshank River of Time Museum sets the tone for a little reminiscence of cooler weather and holiday activities.

The day-long event will feature a holiday mart, with new accessories and decorations for the holiday. The Fountain Hills Library Association’s resale shop will feature holiday books Christmas movies, including Miracle on 34th Street, Elf and White Christmas among others will be shown throughout the day, and youngsters of all ages can enjoy winter sports games

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Santa will offer plenty of fun the grownups, with a range of workshops.

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11 a.m. – noon. Holiday travel seminar with Roxanne Boryczki (AZ Trails Travel).

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The City of Mesa has the Arizona Celebration of Freedom event Friday and Saturday, July 1 and 2. Entertainment, activities, motorcycles, cars and lots of family fun will be featured each day. Events will be held along Main Street in downtown Mesa.

Salt River Fields will hold the Independence Day Music Festival Sunday, July 3. Gates open at 5 p.m., with American Idol’s Casey James taking the stage at 6:30 p.m., followed by Crystal Bowersox also of American Idol fame at 7:35 p.m. The

evening’s headliner is country star Blake Shelton, whose performance begins at 8:45 p.m. The celebration will also feature the largest fireworks show in the Valley.

Tickets range from $15 to $85.

The Radisson Fort McDowell Resort and Casino will have a fireworks show starting at about 9 p.m. Sunday, July 3. The show is for guests, but the aerial shots will be visible to visitors in the area.

Fourth of July shows will be held at Rawhide in Chandler, Tempe Town Lake and at Steele Indian School Park, among other locations.

FUN AT THE MUSEUM

All festivities will be held at the library/ museum building, 12901 N. LaMontana Drive, in Fountain Hills. Museum admission will be free that day. The Time Travellers, the museum’s junior docents, will be on hand to help visitors shop and tour the museum.

Proceeds from the event will go to the museum. Additionally, a portion of trip sales with AZ Trails Travel will benefit the museum. Merchandise for the Holiday Mart was donated by Joanne Thaken.

For more information, call (480) 837-2662, or visit www.riveroftimemuseumorg.

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Noon – 1 p.m. Holiday floral arranging with Lori (Safeway).

1-2 p.m. Setting a holiday table with Jill from Pier One. 2-3 p.m. Holiday travel seminar with Roxanne Boryczki (AZ Trails Travel).

Highlighted trips include a San Antonio Holiday (Dec. 15-20) and a European Christmas Market Tour (Dec. 9-Dec. 17).

3-4 p.m. Native American Jewelry Making by Joe Jackson.

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The annual All-Star Game is set for Tuesday, July 12, at Chase Field. The 82nd showing of the best of the best makes its debut in Phoenix this year.

Activities get under way Friday, July 8 with Major League Baseball All-Star FanFest. The interactive baseball theme park and largest fan event in the world, FanFest has interactive exhibits and attractions.

There also are clinics, seminars, autograph sessions with Diamondback legends and more. FanFest is held daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. until Tuesday, July 12, when it ends at 6 p.m.

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On game day, the first ever All-Star FanFest Wedding will take place. Joe Curiale and Dolly West from Humble. Texas, will be married at FanFest. The big game is set for 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 12. Balloting ends Thursday, June 30, for All-Star players in the National and the American leagues.

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The following are dates for the Mainstage Theater: Sleuth, Sunday, Sept. 18 and Tuesday, Sept. 20, 7 p.m. (Production runs Oct. 30-Nov. 13).

A Chorus Line, Sunday, Oct. 30 and Tuesday, Nov. 1, 7 p.m. (Production runs Jan. 13-29, 2012).

Crazy for You, Sunday, Dec. 18, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 7 p.m. (Production dates, Feb. 24-March 11).

Lend Me a Tenor, Feb. 26 and Feb. 28, 2012, 7 p.m. (April 6-22).

Mame, March 18 and March 20, 7 p.m.

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The Elves and the Shoemaker, casting ages 8-19, Oct. 10 and 11, 5:45 p.m. (Production dates are Dec. 2-18).

Seussical, Jr., casting ages 8-19, Dec. 5 and 6, 5:45 p.m. (Feb. 3-19).

Chapters: A Primer on Drug Awareness, casting ages 12-19, Feb. 6 and 7, 5:45 p.m. (March 16-April 1).

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Desert Stages opens Agatha Christie story And Then There Were None is running at Scottsdale Desert Stages Theater.

A favorite among audiences everywhere, the show runs through Aug. 21 in the Actor’s Café. The theater is located at 4720 N. Scottsdale Rd. The captivating murder mystery sees 10 strangers invited to an isolated island off the coast of England. A butler and housekeeper greet the guests as they arrive in a

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The musical, Hairspray opens on the main stage, Cullity Hall Theater-in-theRound, July 8, and runs through Aug. 7.

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Valley Singles make plans for month Valley Singles Club has a number of July events on the agenda.

The group has not decided exactly what it is doing for the long Independence Day weekend, but members are asking interested parties to save July 3 as a possible date for fun. Call Debbie, (480) 837-9449, to register your interest for that date.

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The book, written and compiled by Let’s Go and Fountain Hills Times Publisher L. Alan Cruikshank, Jerry Miles and Jean Linzer, includes three narratives written by Fountain Hills residents who have “lived the history.”

The publication covers the town from its “discovery” and founding to today. In-depth chapters and articles provide backgrounds and highlights of

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Published by the Fountain Hills and Lower Verde River Valley Historical Society and the Museum, proceeds from the sales of the book will benefit the organization.

Books are $24.95 each. Museum members get a 10 percent discount. Rising above the Rest is available at the museum, 12901 N. LaMontana Drive. Summer hours are Friday and Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, call (480) 837-2612.

Last chance to see ‘America by Food’ If you want to experience the Smithsonian Institution’s traveling exhibition, “Key Ingredients: America by Food,” you have one more chance.

The show is now in Payson and will remain there through Sunday, Aug. 7. The exhibition, which is set up at Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Rd., provides an entertaining and informative overview of our country’s diverse regional cooking and eating traditions. Visitors can see how

culture, ethnicity, landscape and tradition influence foods and flavors enjoyed across the country.

The Arizona portion of the traveling exhibition started in Topawa and has traveled to six different regions throughout the state. Payson’s exhibition days and hours are Tuesdays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Arizona Humanities Council brought the exhibition to Arizona.

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Just when you think there is nothing to do, McDowell Mountain Regional Park’s Interpretive Ranger Amy Ford has come up with a number of activities for July.

The following are events planned for July at McDowell Mountain Park. Program changes or cancellations are posted on the Website, maricopa.gov/parks/mcdowell. Call (480) 471-0173, ext. 201, for more information.

The park is located north of Fountain Hills on McDowell Mountain Road, the extension of Fountain Hills Boulevard.

There is a $6 fee per vehicle to enter the park.

Friday Fitness Hikes, July 1 (Lousley Hill Trail, 6:30-7:30 a.m.); July 8 (Stoneman Wash – meet at competitive track parking lot, 6-7:30 a.m.); July 15 (Pemberton Trail, 6-8 a.m.); July 22 (Scenic Trail, meet at trailhead staging area), 6:30-8:30 a.m.); July 29, Wagner Trail, 6:30-8:30 a.m.)

Close Encounters of the Reptilian Kind, Saturday, July 2, 10-11 a.m. Nature Center. Get close to some cold-blooded creatures with Ranger Amy. Desert Birdwalk at Nursery Tank Pond – ADA Accessible, Wednesday, July 6, 7-8 a.m. Nursery Tank Trailhead. Get up with the birds and be rewarded with colorful desert species who are up early, too. Ranger Amy is a lifelong birder, so she will offer lots of great information and details about desert birds.

Little Critters Storytime with Ranger Amy, Thursdays, July 7, 14, 21, 28, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. (Geared toward preschoolers and up.) Themed program set around a children’s book read aloud by Ranger Amy. Activities vary and may include live animals, songs, crafts and/or puppet plays.

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Living with Rattlesnakes – LIVE Rattlesnake Program, Friday, July 8, 10-11 a.m.

Ranger Amy and special guest Mark Paulat of Sonoran Wildlife Services will prove a live look at the different rattlesnake species found in Arizona and learn what to do if you discover one up close. Large groups should RSVP. Visitor Center.

Reptile and Live Animal Feeding at McDowell, Saturday, July 9, 10-11 a.m.; Saturday, July 30, 10-11 a.m.

Watch as some of the animals eat.

Ask questions, meet the park’s huge wolf spider and giant hairy scorpion. Visitor Center.

Mountain Bike in the Moonlight, Saturday, July 9, 7-9:30 p.m. (Competitive Track); Saturday, July 30, 7-9:30 p.m.

(Pemberton Trail – meet at the trailhead staging area). This year’s night ride series is sponsored by Slipper Pig bike shops in Fountain Hills and Phoenix. Helmets and lights with at least a three hour power source are mandatory on the ride. All riders must sign in and out. Rides not guided.

So, You Want to Learn to Mountain Bike? Mountain Biking Clinic and Demo with Slippery Pig Bike Shop, Wednesday, July 13, 7-8 p.m. The pros from Slippery Pig Bike Shop offer hands-on advice and technical tips to get riders started in the sport of mountain biking. Meet at the Trailhead Staging Area.

Full Moon Nocturnal Hike to Nursery Tank Pond – ADA Accessible, Saturday, July 16, 7:30-9 p.m. The easy walk to Nursery Tank Pond gives hikers a chance to listen to toads and nocturnal birds by the light of the silvery moon. Bring flashlights.

Meet at Nursery Tank Trailhead.

Wakeup Meetup with Ranger Amy – Iced coffee and donuts, too! Saturday, July 23, 6:30-7:30 a.m. Meet Ranger Amy at the top of Lousley Hill. She will reward you with cool iced coffee and donuts. Short but steep hike. Start at Lousley Hill Trailhead.

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Monte Carlo Three young women on a vacation to Paris are accidentally mistaken for a British heiress and her entourage. Before they know it, they’re swept away into a world of fancy gowns, paparazzi and living large in Monte Carlo.

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Genre: Comedy MPAA Rating: PG for brief language.

Larry Crowne When a 40-something store clerk loses his job, he decides to make some changes in his life by getting some new clothes, a new group of friends and a new love interest, who just so happens to be one of his new college professors.

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Zookeeper When a zookeeper decides to quit his job in order to attract a lovely lady, the animals he cares for decide to break their oath of silence in an effort to teach him the ways of love.

Starring: Kevin James, Rosario Dawson, Adam Sandler Genre: Comedy MPAA Rating: Rating Pending.

July 15 Snow Flower and the Secret Fan Based on the novel by Lisa See, this film tells the story of Snow Flower and Lily as they try to break from the cultural norms of 19th century China..

Starring: Vivian Wu, Hugh Jackman, Archie Kao Genre: Drama MPAA Rating: Rating Pending.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 The epic saga comes to a close as Harry Potter and Lord Voldemort finally meet on a field of battle that could tear the wizarding world to pieces.

Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Alan Rickman, Gary Oldman Genre: Fantasy MPAA Rating: Rating Pending.

Winnie the Pooh Pooh and all of his friends unite on a quest to save Christopher Robin, whether he needs saving or not.

Starring (voices): Craig Ferguson, John Cleese Genre: Animated MPAA Rating: G.

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Friends with Benefits Despite what movies tell them, Dylan and Jamie decide to add sex to their friendship while promising not to let things get complicated. Unsurprisingly, things get complicated.

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July 8 Horrible Bosses When a trio of miserable employees devise a plan to rid themselves of their monstrous bosses, their foolproof schemes

Captain America: The First Avenger Steve Rogers is small and weak, but he’s got a heart the size of a lion’s. Desperate to defend his country during WWII, he enters a program that will turn him into the (cont. on page 13)

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Starring: Chris Evans, Tommy Lee Jones, Hugo Weaving Genre: Action MPAA Rating: Rating Pending.

Cowboys and Aliens Set in Arizona during the 1800s, a battle between cowboys and Apaches takes a backset when aliens intent on enslaving the human race arrive. The two groups will have to put their differences aside and harness a little alien hardware if they ever hope to save mankind.

Starring: Harrison Ford, Daniel Craig, Abigail Spencer Genre: Sci-Fi

July 29 Crazy Stupid Love When a man’s perfect life –good job, family, wife— unravels in a divorce, it’s up to a younger, hipper friend to teach him how to stand a chance in the modern dating world without looking like a complete idiot.

Starring: Steve Carell, Kevin Bacon,

MPAA Rating: Rating Pending.

The Smurfs The Smurfs are back and better than ever in this hybrid live-action and animated family film. The Smurfs are on the run from the evil wizard Gargamel and accidentally take a magic portal to New York’s Central Park. Now they’ll have to befriend some humans if they ever hope to find their way back home.

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It’s taken about a decade to complete but the final film in the wizarding series is finally set to hit the silver screen when Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 releases July 15.

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There’s a pretty good chance records will be broken on that day as the series’ hordes of fans make their way to midnight showings across the country dressed in robes with wands in hand.

Much like the conclusion of the book series back in 2007, expect the release of the final film to be a major world event.

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Fountain Hills Library Maricopa County Library District’s summer reading program continues through July 30.

The programis designed for all ages with different themes for each group.

For children ages birth to five years old, the theme is “All Aboard at Your Library.”

“One World, Many Stories” is for six to 11 year olds, and “You are Here” is the theme for 12 to 18 year olds. Patrons at the Fountain Hills Library are participating, along with others throughout Maricopa County.

Participants in the reading program will earn prizes as they finish books. Visit www.mcldaz.org/summer for more information.

The library will be closed Monday, July 4, in honor of Independence Day. Regular library hours are Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call (602) 652-3000 for more information. The Friends of the Library Bookstore, located just outside the library, can be reached at (602) 652-3263.

The library is located at 12901 N. LaMontana Drive. For a complete listing of services, visit www.mcldaz.org.

July activities are as follows:

Children Happily Ever after on Thursday July 7, 14, 21, 28 -- 10 a.m.

Story time especially for toddlers to age three. Stories, finger plays, rhymes and crafts for fun and for skill development of this age group. “All Aboard at your Library” is July’s theme. Conference Room.

Once upon a Monday June 11, 18, 25 -- 10 a.m.

Preschoolers are invited each Monday for stories, activities and crafts. The theme this month is “One World Many Stories.”

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Lightbulb Lab Saturday, July 16, 3 p.m.

Registration is required for the lab that meets once a month to conduct and record fun science experiments. Ages 5-8.

The July lab theme is an interactive dinosaur museum.

Craft Map Bag Saturday, July 30, 2 p.m.

For all ages, with children under 9 required to be accompanied by an adult.

Create colorful gift bags out of maps.

Using a few quick steps and some simple tools, design a bag that’s out of this world.

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Teens Teen Yoga Friday, July 8, 3:30-4:45 p.m.

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Game On Saturday, June 25, 1- 4 p.m.

Bring your own remotes, consoles and games. Games must be rated E or T only.

Snacks provided. For ages 12-18.

Anime Day Friday, July 15, 2 p.m.

Beat the heat this summer with a cool Anime film screening.

Teen Council Tuesday, July 19, 4-5 p.m.

Fountain Hills Branch Library wants teens to participate on its teen council. Be a part of planning activities, scheduling performances and creating a cozy teen corner in the Library.

Game On Saturday, July 23, 1-4 p.m.

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Adults Readers Exchange Tuesday, July 12, and Thursday, July 28, 3-5 p.m.

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are novelty items, such as sparklers, that can cause a problem.”

Those novelty items can be purchased at a variety of stores. Sparklers, Roberts said, burn at about 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit.

“So yes, they are plenty dangerous,” he said.

The City of Scottsdale also prohibits the use of fireworks inside the city limits.

Fireworks caused a fire on Pinnacle Peak in June. The hiker was unaware he could not set the fireworks off, thinking it would be okay since he had purchased the materials in the city. The City of Scottsdale prohibits the use of all types of fireworks, including the novelty types.

State statutes say the sales of fireworks cannot be restricted, but individual communities can restrict whether they can be used.

“If you use fireworks in Scottsdale, you can be cited,” Ford said. “But above that, if you use fireworks and you start a fire, you will be held accountable for the costs involved with us having to fight that fire.”

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Location, Contact Information, Parking: HandlebarJ’s is located at 7116 E. Becker Lane, Scottsdale, (480) 9480110, www.HandlebarJ.com. There is plenty of free parking on the surrounding side streets.

Show Times and Tickets: The show is on Monday nights at 8:00 p.m., at least that is what they tell you. The night I was there, the show did not start until 8:30 p.m. There is no cover charge or admission.

Beverage and Food Service: HandlebarJ’s is more of a bar than a restaurant, but there is a selection of barbeque items and appetizers that are reasonably priced. They had a full staff of servers on duty and there was no problem getting served. The bar did a great job of supporting the show and any opinions reflected below should not be taken as a reason to avoid HandlebarJ’s. It is a classic country western bar, and the help was extremely congenial.

The Venue: Though it is a bar and not a comedy club, the venue actually lends itself quite well to a comedy show.

The stage is usually used for a band, but works just as well for comedy. Acoustics and lighting were fine and there were no television screens working as a distraction. Chairs were set up around tables on the dance floor and the regular dining area as well as the bar.

I would estimate capacity at around 100, but the host advised me that he was getting 40 to 60 for the Monday night shows.

The Comedians: The show has been going for several months. The night I was there, they were toward the end of a 10 week comedy contest. The basic idea was that nine to ten comics would each do eight minutes and then the audience would be given a phone number to which they could text their votes for their favorite. The winner from each night advances to the finals where there is a $500 prize. (Full disclosure: I participated in the contest and did not win.)

This show is booked and hosted by David Mendelsohn. It really should be called the David Mendelsohn show because he probably did about 50 minutes on stage that night. Usually a host will do eight to ten minutes at the beginning and then he simply becomes a traffic cop between the comics, saying one quick line and bringing up the next comedian.

David felt a need to do five to six minutes between each comic. Unfortunately, it was not that funny and this had the effect of dragging out the show so that they did not get to the voting until 10:40 p.m. By the time the final results were announced, it was just about 11p.m.

Staying late is not bad if the comedy is great. This was not the case. Most of the comics used foul language repeatedly to try to give their jokes some bite. Instead of entertaining the audience, it became a matter of water boarding the audience into submission. A significant portion of those who came, left early without

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Rating: c- This is not a show I would attend again. The quality of the comedy is just not there. The venue is great and I would go there for drinks or food, but don’t go on Monday night unless you want to be bombarded by obscenities in a failed attempt at being funny. (*Note: Ratings are based on the overall quality of a club. CCC=best; CC=above average; C=average.)

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John O’Flynn Senior Activity Center The O’Flynn Senior Activity Center is hosting an ice cream social Tuesday, July 19.

The event is sponsored by Spooner & Shaft Physical Therapy and Schwan’s. Ice cream and toppings will be available from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Fountain Hills Community Center.

A number of regularly scheduled activities will be on hold through the summer.

Those activities include the Swing Time Music; Women’s Empowerment; Golden Age of Radio; Bunko; Sherlock Holmes Book Club; Line Dancing, Spanish II, Celiac Support Group (will meet June 8 and be on break in July and August), Caregiv-

ers Support Group (will meet June 6 and be on break July through September); Hearing Screenings; Hearing Loss Support Group; and Legal Consultations.

The senior center provides hundreds of opportunities each year to prove that age is only a number. An annual membership is $15, effective Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, which entitles members to participate in many activities.

Membership is not limited to “seniors.”

All adults 18 and over are eligible for membership.

Regular activities-with membership required: Monthly: Armchair Travelogue, third Wednes-

days, 9-10:30 a.m. July 20 meeting is entitled “Native Americans, Then and Now.” Scrabble Club, first and third Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m.

Women’s Singles, second Wednesday, 2-3 p.m.

Hand & Foot Cards, second and fourth Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon.

Quilts N’ More, first and third Thursdays, 9-11 a.m. Program is open to anyone who wants to join in the wonderful world of sewing and quilting.

Weekly: Ping Pong, Mondays, 9-11 a.m.

Men’s Discussion Group, Mondays, 9-10:30 a.m.

Conversational Spanish (some Spanish skills needed to practice speaking the language), Mondays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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Table Talk, a women’s discussion group, Thursdays, 1-3 p.m.

Parkinson’s Art Group, Thursdays, 1-3 p.m.

Cards, Fridays, 9:15 a.m.-noon.

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Antiques 26th Annual Summer Showcase Arizona Antique Show Coconino County Fairgrounds, Flagstaff July 8-10 9:00 a.m. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. www.azantiqueshow.com $3

Archaeology Your guide for places to go and things to do in the Northeast Valley and around the state.

Information is accurate to the best of our knowledge, but dates and times are subject to change without notice.

12th Annual Archaeology Summer Camp for Adults Arizona State Museum, Tucson July 25 Conservation Lab in an air-conditioned research lab, special tours, presentations, hands-on activities. Preregistration required. www.statemuseum.arizona.edu $340

Art 36th Annual NEAFAA Arts & Crafts Show Charlie Clark’s, Pinetop July 2-4 9:00 a.m. 45 exhibits, food, music, silent auction, raffle. www.highcountryartgallery.com Free

Annual Flagstaff Art in the Park Fourth of July Show Wheeler Park, Flagstaff July 2-4 9:00 a.m. Juried fine art and craft show, no imports, mass produced good or commercial resale, live continuous music, food booths, children’s activities. Ends at 4 p.m. Monday. www.flagstaffartinthepark.com Free

22nd Annual Summer Spectacular ArtWalk Scottsdale Arts District, Scottsdale July 7 7:00 p.m. Chill with music, art and prize-filled ice sculptures. Dozens of galleries host artist receptions, demonstrations. Hosted by the Scottsdale Gallery Association in conjunction with City of Scottsdale. www.scottsdalegalleries.com Free

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Baseball MLB All-Star FanFest Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix July 8-12 Events launch MLB All-Star Week, the world’s largest interactive baseball fan event, for fans of all ages, attractions include an exhibit from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, batting cages, clinics from Major League legends, free autograph sessions with former D-backs and MLB legends, memorabilia, and much more. www.allstargame.com or www.dbacks.com/asg $

Taco Bell All-Star Sunday Chase Field, Phoenix July 10 Includes the XM All-Star Futures Game and the Taco Bell All-Star Legends and Celebrity Softball Game. The Futures Game showcases top Minor League prospects; the Legends &amp; Celebrity game will feature stars from film, music, television and entertainment teaming up with former Major Leaguers and former D-backs stars immediately following. www.allstargame.com or www.dbacks.com/asg $

Gatorade All-Star Workout Day Chase Field, Phoenix July 11 Gatorade All-Star Workout Day features American League and National League batting practice followed by the State Farm Home Run Derby, where players from each League participate in a home run hitting contest with rounds consisting of 10 outs. www.allstargame.com or www.dbacks.com/asg $

82nd Midsummer Classic MLB All-Star Game Chase Field, Phoenix July 12 www.allstargame.com or www.dbacks.com/asg $

Bicycling 12 Hours at Night Mountain Bike Ride Pioneer Park / Brownlow Trails, Prescott July 16-17 8:00 p.m. 12 hour endurance mountain bike event for solo racers or teams of 2 or 3 done relay style, an 8-mile lap that includes wide track, hills, twisty single track, tunnels and more, benefits Prescott Kiwanis Foundation Endowment Fund, break out the headlights. www.12hoursatnight.com $65 to ride; free for spectators

Culinary Key Ingredients: America by Food Payson Public Library, Payson July 1-31 Smithsonian exhibition of our country’s diverse regional cooking and eating traditions, includes exhibits, oral history projects and publications, food festivals and cook-offs. www.azhumanities.org Free

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HarvestFest Sonoita Vineyards, Elgin July 30-31 10:00 a.m. Admission includes wine tasting, tours, souvenir wine glass, wine and food pairings, winery tours, vineyard tours and grape stomping, food. www.sonoitavineyards.com $

Cultural Native American Dances Historic Courthouse Square, Holbrook July 1-29 Native American Dances - Historic Courthouse Square, a variety of authentic dances and involve the members of the public who wish to participate, free, weekdays, 6:30-8:30 pm, 928-524-6558 or 800-5242459 or www.gotourHolbrook.com www.gotourHolbrook.com Free

14th Annual Prescott Indian Art Market Sharlot Hall Museum, Prescott July 9-10 9:00 a.m. Traditional and contemporary works of art, arts and crafts demonstrations, Indian fry bread, musical performances, cultural presentations. www.sharlot.org $5

Celebrating Arizona Centennial - 6th Annual White Mountain Roundup of Cowboy Poetry, Music & Art Blue Ridge High School, Pinetop-Lakeside July 15-16 Celebrate National Day of the American Cowboy, Steve Taylor’s free Western Art Show, starring Chris Isaacs, Juni Fisher, Randy Reiman and Gary McMahan, featuring western and cowboy poets and musicians. www. whitemountainsroundup.com $5-$20

Dance Rodeo Dance M&I Bank Parking Lot, Prescott July 1-2 8:00 p.m. June 30th is family night; July 1 and 2 are for 21 and older. www.worldsoldestrodeo.com $

Duathlons 3rd Annual JCC Scottsdale Firecracker Adult & Youth & Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center, Scottsdale July 3 5:30 a.m. Mini tri: adults: 250 yd. swim, 9.5 mi bike, 2 mi run; Maxi Tri: 500 yd. swim, 12.6 mi bike, 2 mi run; Youth: 100 yd swim, 3.1 mi bike; ½ mi run DU: adults: ½ mi. run, 9.5 mi bike, 2 mi run, www.trifamilyracing.com $

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LET’S GO! July 2011 pioneers, traditional skills including blacksmithing, wood-working, camp cooking, 2nd US Artillery Battery B provides historic artillery demos. www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org $3

Events Walk In shot clinic Dr. Carol Jamison, Fountain Hills July 7 3:00 p.m. Every first Thursday of the month, Naturopathic Physician, Dr. Carol Jamison holds a walk-in clinic for those interested in recieving nutrient injections such as B vitamins, Natural Allergy shot, homeopathic Immune Booster shot and more. www.fountainhillsnaturopath.com Varies

12th Annual Archaeology Summer Camp for Adults Arizona State Museum, Tucson July 26-29 Conservation Lab in an air-conditioned research lab, special tours, presentations, hands-on activities. Preregistration required. www.statemuseum.arizona.edu $340

Family Fun Arizona Snowbowl’s Scenic Skyride Snowbowl, Flagstaff July 1-31 10:00 a.m. Easiest way to see northern Arizona is by taking the skyride, ranger talks at the top. www.arizonasnowbowl.com $8-12

Prescott Rodeo Days events Prescott Courthouse Plaza, Prescott July 1-4 Frontier Days Parade, Saturday, July 2, 9 a.m. – Rodeo Pioneers - Courthouse Plaza, celebrate the history and heritage and the pageantry of this annual tradition. 32nd Annual Prescott Rodeo Days Fine Arts & Crafts Show, Saturday, July 2 - Monday, July 4, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Juried show featuring on-site artisans and crafts persons from across the Southwest, music and entertainment. www.worldsoldestrodeo.com Free

Festvals 2nd Annual Northern Arizona BBQ Festival Main Street, Williams July 1-3 BBQ cook-off Saturday and amateur backyard BBQ cookoff on Sunday; 27 professional teams will compete for $10,000 in prize money along with a beer garden featuring regional micro breweries, street dance and kids’ zone. www.

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Celebration of Freedom

8th Annual Lavender Festival in the White Mountains

Downtown Mesa, July 1-2 6:00 p.m.. Entertainment, classic cars, motorcycles, beer gardens, art, music, patriotic displays and education games, family fun, “cool zones,” a venue for political candidates to share their views, fireworks on Saturday. www.azcelebrationoffreedom.org Free

Red Rock Lavender, Concho July 3 9:00 a.m. Red Rock Lavender, Concho, AZ - Arizona’s First Lavender Farm Lavender Festival Lavender Tours, U-cut Lavender, Cooking Demonstrations, Lavender Plants & Products for Sale, box lunches available online. www. redrockfarms.com $5.00

Freedom Fest 2011

Chandler’s 4th of July 7UP Fireworks Spectacular

Various venues, ShowLow July 1-4 Sports, concerts, arts & crafts, kids games & activities, and fireworks, includes: Movie in the Park (July 1), Sidewalk Chalk Competition (July 2), Geocache Event (July 3), parade, concert, and fireworks at Show Low High School (July 4). www.showlowaz.gov/recreation Free

31st Annual Pine-Strawberry Arts & Crafts Festival Pine Community Center, Pine July 2-3 8:00 a.m. 75 arts & crafts booths, food. Ends at 4 p.m. Sunday. www.paysonrimcountry.com or www.pinestrawhs.org/ Free

44th Annual 4th of July Celebration Veterans Memorial Park, Sierra Vista July 2-4 5 p.m. July 3, a youth talent show followed by a street dance. on the 4th pets & people parade, entertainment, food, displays, bands play at 6 pm, largest fireworks display in Cochise County at dusk. www.visitsierravista.com Free

Tumbleweed Park, Chandler July 4 4:00 p.m.. Free rides for the children, live music, food, fireworks at 9:30 p.m. www.chandleraz.gov Free; $5 per vehicle for onsite parking.

4th Annual Medieval Mayhem Mountain Meadows Recreation Complex, Lakeside July 8-10 Celebrate the Medieval times/Dark Ages and the Renaissance all rolled into one, includes Vikings, Celtic warriors, pirates, knights in armor, an entire queen’s court, elves and faeries, different vendors, attractions, groups and guilds come to play. www.azmayhem.com $

Sweet Corn Extravaganza Apple Annie’s, Willcox July 9-10 8:00 a.m. Corn and other vegetables will be available for you-pick, enjoy hot roasted sweet corn. www.appleannies.com Free

7th Annual Art Barn 4th of July Arts and Crafts Festival

14th Annual Arizona Highland Celtic Festival

Pinetop-Lakeside, Pinetop-Lakeside July 2-4 www.runningbearproductions.net Free

Foxglenn Park, Flagstaff July 16-17 9:00 a.m. Celebrate all things Celtic, music, piping, athletics, whisky tasting, educational workshops, vendors, historical reenactment, clans and societies and a kids area., Sunday hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. www.nachs.info $4-$18

Independence Day Celebration Park at Tall Timbers Navajo County Park, Heber-Overgaard 07/02/2011 - 07/04/2011 Parade at 11 a.m. Saturday, Festival in the Park at Tall Timbers Navajo County Park, with arts & crafts, food, entertainment, games. Fireworks at Mogollon High School July 3. www. heberovergaard.org Free

Independence Day Festival Pioneer Museum, Flagstaff July 2-3 10:00 a.m. Historical re-enactors, Civil War and Mountain men camps, cowboys and other

24th Annual White Mountain Native American Art Festival Blue Ridge High School, Pinetop-Lakeside July 16-17 9:00 a.m. A White Mountain Heritage Event.

More than 60 of the Southwest’s finest Native American juried artists, demonstrations, performances. Sunday hours: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com $5; under 12 free

Christmas in July Historic Downtown Glendale, Glendale July 16 10:00 a.m. Only 159 more days until Christmas!, Start early shopping and dining, holiday music, entertainment, treats and makeand-take arts and crafts, a visit from Santa, discount coupons, downtown shops host a Back-to-School Supply Drive. www.VisitGlendale.com $

Peach Mania Festival and Sweet Corn Extravaganza Apple Annie’s Orchard, Produce & Pumpkins, Willcox July 16-17 & 23-31 6:30 a.m. Two events including u-pick tree ripened peaches and apples, all-you-can eat pancake breakfast 7-10 am, peach ice cream, peach pie, and a sweet corn extravaganza.

Corn and other vegetables will be available for you-pick, enjoy hot roasted sweet corn, 8 am – 5:30 pm www.appleannies.com Free

Annual Pioneer Day Celebration Snowflake, Snowflake July 22-24 Arts & crafts fair, parade, BBQ, rodeo, dances, kid’s entertainment, theatrical performance, pioneer day run, softball league tournament, free swimming, fireworks display, Sweet Wheels Car Show & Swap Meet Sunday from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. www.snowflaketaylorchamber.org or www.cruiseinarizona.com/carshows.hmtl $

6th Annual Shootout on Whiskey Row Whiskey Row, Precott July 23-24 9:00 a.m. The Prescott Regulators and Their Shady Ladies a gathering of award-winning Western re-enactment groups from all over the West who compete in historic skits and gunfights, also a period costume contest with authentic 1800s clothing, vendors. www.prescottregulators.org Free

7th Annual National Day of the American Cowboy Celebration Uptown Sedona, Sedona July 23 10:00 a.m. Cowboy festivities and western entertainment, Cowboy parade down Jordan Road to Cowboy Plaza, gunfights at High Noon, live performances, live western music, western artists and western trades and crafts demonstrations, compete in the Spirit of the West Outfit Contest, (prizes for the most authentic spirit of the West outfit, so dress the part). www.sedonamainstreet.com $

Peach Mania Festival Apple Annie’s Orchard, Willcox July 23-31 6:30 a.m.. U-pick tree ripened peaches and apples, all-you-can eat pancake breakfast 7-10 am, peach ice cream, peach pie. www.appleannies.com $

LET’S GO! July 2011

Hobbies Arizona Coin, Currency & Stamp Expo Holiday Inn Mesa-Chandler, Mesa July 1-3 10:00 a.m. Coins, currency & stamps, hobby supplies, free advice on collecting, unusual coins, gold & currency, door prizes, Fri. 11 am – 6 pm, Sat. 10 am – 6 pm, Sun 10 am – 4 pm, www.bickinternational.com $

Horses 56th Annual Coconino County Horse Races Fort Tuthill, Flagstaff July 1-4 1:00 p.m. Live & telecast Thoroughbred & Quarter Horse races with full pari-mutuel wagering. www.coconino.az.gov $2-$3

Motorcycles 20th Annual ABATE of Arizona Presents: Too Broke for Sturgis Mormon Lake Lodge, Flagstaff July 22-24 Live music, bike show, poker run, 50/50 raffle, tattoo contest, adults only. www.mormonlakelodge.com or www.toobrokeforsturgis.com $30

Music LAVA Music presents Music on the Mountain Mount Lemmon, Summerhaven July 3-31 11:00 a.m. Outdoor concert in Summerhaven.

Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the cool mountain air and music. www.lavamusic.org Free

The Good Lovelies Musical Instrument Museum Music Theater, Phoenix July 17 6:30 p.m. Swinging harmonies, hilarious tales, and infectious joy make these three Juno award-winning Canadian ladies the perfect antidote to the cabin fever of an Arizona summer. www.theMIM.org $25-$30

A Hawk and a Hacksaw Musical Instrument Museum Music Theater, Phoenix July 22 7:00 p.m. Sparkling with Gypsy and Balkan influences, this New Mexico–based duo straddles their adopted home of Eastern Europe and their true home in the Southwest, featuring Jeremy Barnes (formerly of the bands Beirut and Neutral Milk Hotel) and Heather Trost. www.theMIM.org $25

AZ Diamond Broadway Palm Dinner Theater, Mesa July 26 6:00 p.m. Neil Diamond tribute band featuring vocalist Eddie Diamond. www.broadwaypalmwest.com $19-$35

Geeta Novotny: Homage to the Powerful Human Spirit Musical Instrument Museum Music Theater, Phoenix July 30 7:00 p.m. A thrilling evening of opera favorites, Broadway showstoppers, and classical repertoire; all celebrating a lust for life and the freedom of the human spirit, Geeta Novotny is an award-winning mezzo-soprano, accompanied by pianist Soo-Yeon Park Chang. www. theMIM.org $25-$30

Nature

Summer Concerts in the Park

Dragonfly Walk

McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, Scottsdale July 3 7:30 p.m. Live performances, variety of local bands, train & carousel. www.therailroadpark.com Free

Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Superior July 2 9:30 a.m. Parents and kids can learn to identify colorful dragonfly species during a one-hour walk. www.arboretum.ag.arizona.edu $3-$7.50

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Learn Your Lizards

Musical Instrument Museum Music Theater, Phoenix July 10 6:30 p.m. Nashville-based singer-songwriter, he delivers primal power with every note of his boundary-defying blend of country, rockabilly, and blues. www.theMIM.org $25-$30

Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Superior July 9 8:30 a.m. Educates participants how to identify common species such as Western whiptails, Tree Lizards, Side-blotched and Greater Earless, family-friendly walk, meet at the visitor center. www.arboretum.ag.arizona.edu $3-$7.50

10th Annual Music from Greer Greer July 15-17 7:00 p.m. Concerts with Altitude - chamber music concerts featuring Paloma Winds, woodwinds, Quartet Greer, strings and piano. www.musicfromgreer.com Admission by donation

Plants-of-the-Bible Guided Tours Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Superior July 16 9:30 a.m. Learn about botany, history and scripture on a walk alongside volunteer and Bible scholar David Oberpriller.

www.arboretum.ag.arizona.edu $3-$7.50

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Theater

Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Superior July 24 8:30 a.m. One-hour walk up the Curandero Trail to learn about Sonoran Desert plants, a few moderately steep sections, guided by Choctaw nation member and ethno botanist David Morris and “Foods of the Superstitions” cookbook author Jean Groen. http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu $3-$7.50

Arizona Broadway Theatre, Peoria July 22-31 Three diverse couples cope with the overwhelming, rewarding and comical consequences of conceiving a baby, the upbeat musical score embraces jazz, folk and pop styles. Call for days and times of the run. www.azbroadwaytheatre.com $

Quilting Quilt Camp in the Pines Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff July 1-15 Features 47 workshops with internationally recognized instructors, $25 registration plus workshop fees, some evening events open to the public, $30. www.quiltcamp.com $

Baby the Musical

Trains

Cataract Creek Rambler and Steam Engine #4960 Williams Train Station , Williams July 2-3 A special train pulled by an authentic steam engine, hourly short-run departures from Williams, (8 miles roundtrip). No advance reservations. www.thetrain.com $10-$15

Firecracker Express

Rodeos 124th Annual Prescott Frontier Days & World’s Oldest Rodeo Prescott Rodeo Grounds, Prescott July 1-4 Eight rodeo performances, Arizona’s largest rodeo parade, kiddie parade, arts & crafts show, food, rodeo dances, 7:30 - 1:30 pm select days. 866-407-6336 or www.worldsoldestrodeo.com $

4th of July Rodeo Kayenta Community Rodeo Grounds, Kayenta July 1-4 Includes all Indian Rodeo, Junior Rodeo, country western dances, roping classic, celebrating Kayenta’s 100 year anniversary. www. kayentarodeo.com $

Sports Native American Basketball Invitational US Airways Center, Phoenix July 5-9 www.nabihoops.com $

Lori Piestewa National Native American Games Fort McDowell Yavapai Community, Fort McDowell July 21-24 Features competition in sports including basketball, baseball, cross-country, softball, volleyball & track & field, for men & women. www.gcsg.org $

Verde Canyon Railroad, Clarkdale July 3 Celebrate with a barbeque and patriotic music. www.verdecanyonrr.com $

Starlight Ride/Grape Train Escape/Tequila Train Verde Canyon Railroad, Clarkdale July 16 Wine tasting trains, unique wines and food from around the world. www.verdecanyonrr.com $

Triathlons 3rd Annual JCC Scottsdale Firecracker Adult & Youth & Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center, Scottsdale July 3 5:30 a.m. Mini tri: adults: 250 yd. swim, 9.5 mi bike, 2 mi run; Maxi Tri: 500 yd. swim, 12.6 mi bike, 2 mi run; Youth: 100 yd swim, 3.1 mi bike; ½ mi run DU: adults: ½ mi. run, 9.5 mi bike, 2 mi run, www.trifamilyracing.com $

27th Annual Mountain Man Triathlon Lake Mary, Flagstaff July 17 6:30 a.m. Sprint: swim 700 meters, bike 10.6 miles, run 3.1 miles; Olympic: swim 1500 meters, bike 24.9 miles, run 6.2 miles, www.trifind.net or www.mountainmanevents.com

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