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Meet the Stone Family
16 youth 20 High School Sports Soccer
Shelly Spence owner/publisher shelly@imagesaz.com
26 Community
stephanie maher palenque executive writer thewordnerd@thewordnerd.com
38 Hiking 42 Horseback Riding 44 America’s Premier winter music festival
Paula theotocatos contributing writer Donna Kublin contributing writer
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business - C&R Tire Ralph Holstrom
Amanda christmann larson contributing writer
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the gift of hope
Jeffrey Cody contributing writer
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Spend 2011 in vegetable heaven
Nigel Spence contributing writer
Courtney Regan contributing writer
58 Revolve tour
Michele celentano photographer
62 top reasons you (and i) should be doing yoga
Jerri Parness photographer
68 New Year, New Art 74
golf the valley
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dining guide Spotlight
79 Local Index 82 Recipe Tabouleh
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meet our contributors
January 2011
Brenna Orozco photographer dianna stull photographer Meaghan’s Dream graphic artist Imagesaz Magazine 623.341.8221 www.imagesaz.com
To the parents of school aged children of the North Valley, The Caepe School cares about Anthem and its surrounding communities and we work every day to provide the best possible education for our students. Providing affordable access to our school for the greatest number of families has always been one of our principal aims. Remaining affordable to a wide range of family incomes while paying for the cost of an excellent education is our a leading challenge. To address this very important issue we have decided to restructure our tuition. Recognizing that it costs more to educate older students than younger students we have tiered the tuition and beginning with contracts for the 2011-2012 school year we are setting the tuition as follows: Tier one: grades K-2: $7,500 Admissions Testing Dates January 29 and 30
Tier two: grades 3-5: $8,500
February 26 and 27 March 26 and 27
Tier three: grades 6-8: $9,500 Upper School: grades 9 and 10: $11,500
Our academic program is highlighted by small classes, individual attention and a belief that every child deserves an opportunity to succeed. Our mission is simple: to create total individuals. We anticipate that by restructuring tuition we will be able to provide greater access to our school than we have in the past. In addition to tuition restructuring we will also provide limited need based financial aid which will be available to qualifying families. Enrollment prior to the March 1 deadline will result in a $300 savings on each enrollment contract. There The are also scholarship funds available both through corporate sponsors and individual tax donations. We are pleased and honored to serve Anthem and the surrounding communities; we look forward to your call. Sincerely,
Tamara Lee Head of School * $9200 is the current cost of grades K-8.
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welcome letter from the publisher
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t is the beginning of a New Year full of promise and anticipation. Resolutions
have been made, and some broken, as we forge forward into the first few weeks of 2011. This month we have tried to provide a well-rounded look at all that our region has to offer in the New Year. Whether you wish to begin a new hobby, try a different recipe, discover an obscure trail, or experience a unique event, the following pages hold the key to unlock your 2011 ambitions. Of particular interest this month is our feature article on Arizona Musicfest, which is celebrating its twenty-year anniversary. What began as a handful of musicians playing to friends and relatives, Arizona Musicfest has grown into a thirteen-concert music festival that draws musicians and audiences from all over the country. It is a truly a special organization that provides us all a world-class cultural experience in our own backyard. Throughout the rest of the magazine you will find stories of hope, inspiration, and achievement by local residents, as well as all of our other regular segments, including our newest monthly segment, “Golf the Valley.” I hope that this issue finds everyone well after the festive season and ready to spring into a prosperous and fulfilling 2011. Happy New Year!! Shelly Spence ImagesAZ Magazine 623.341.8221
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stone family Meet the
When Amelia Stone is posed with a challenge, chances are, she will probably rise to it – but it will be on her own terms! She was born and raised in Somerset, New Jersey, and took her first trip to Arizona when she helped her brother with his drive out to Tucson. At her mother’s urging, she decided to apply to the University of Arizona on her last day in Tucson, but never really seriously entertained the thought of attending. Even after she was accepted, she still never considered the notion of attending ...until a friend called her “chicken,” that is. She received her degree in Rehabilitation, a Bachelor of Science in Education. After college, she headed north to Phoenix, hoping for more job opportunities. For transportation, she had set her sights on a small white Toyota Pickup truck, and stopped at a few dealerships to find one, She met Gary at one of them, and he sold her the very truck she was
Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque Photography Michele Celentano
W
hen a “Jersey Girl” went
into a local Arizona car dealership, she
looking for. One of the things Gary loved about her was her “down-to-earth” simple approach. Amelia was relieved that she got her simple, drama-free, straightforward business deal ...with Gary as an added benefit!
knew exactly what she wanted, and
Gary was born in Little Rock, Arkansas,
made no bones about it. What she didn’t
and attended Lamar College for a short
know was that the final deal would
time. When he was 19, he joined the
have a big surprise attached ...her future
Army and moved to Hawaii. He took
husband, Gary!
some general classes at the University of Hawaii while in the military, and also
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handed.) He had surgery to put plates in his arm on his and Amelia’s 16th wedding anniversary – April 16th. Five years earlier, Amelia broke her arm on the same track, at the same race. Gary has not slowed down too much as he is also on Gordy’s Mountain Bike Team with son, CJ. This past November, they participated in a 24-hour endurance “Race of Fury” mountain bike race at the McDowell Mountains. The team consisted of four men, night riding with lights. “We typically do everything together,” shares Amelia. And she isn’t kidding ...the family runs marathons together, and is quite successful at it. CJ, Jacey, and mom have participated in triathlons and several 5K races. When CJ was ten, he ran a half marathon with his mother. Last month on December 5th he ran in the Las Vegas Rock ‘N’ Roll Half Marathon. He won his age group (12-14) comprised of kids from all over the country and one from Brazil. He also placed 405th out of 19,169 total half-marathon runners. His race time was 1:36:19, an average pace of 7:21 for attended Air Assault School, graduating at the top of his class. After Gary finished his four years in the military he then moved to the Valley of the Sun. He currently works for Penske Automotive in Scottsdale at the Audi Dealership as the Used Car Manager. According to Amelia, he has been in the car business “for, like one hundred years, or something!”
was running the full marathon with her friend – half of a pair dressed as “silly twins” with huge white glasses. On January 16th, CJ will run his fifth half marathon at the P.F. Changs Rock ‘N’ Roll. This is also his third year running for Water For Our World. This is the family’s favorite charity, and one that unites
The pair has two children, Jacey, who is 14, in 9th
them with a shared purpose. All four family members
grade at Boulder Creek High School and Clayton (CJ),
ran the half marathon this past January and will do
13, in 8th grade at Anthem School. They also share their
the same this month. This year, their efforts will go
house with two birds, two cats, and a dog. Jacey and CJ
toward digging a well in Wangobo, Uganda. Amelia
have raced BMX for almost eight years now. They both
shares, “Bringing water to these communities and
race on Gordy’s Bicycle Team and travel far and wide
people in need so far away gives us such purpose
for national races, using Black Mountain BMX as their
and energy to run. This will be my 6th and final full
“home track.” The whole family had gotten involved
marathon (my husband says he’s heard that before.)”
with BMX as Mom and Dad also put in their time racing
Gary likes to tell people “Yeah, this is always her last
as well. Gary crashed at a national in Albuquerque,
marathon until her next one”.
New Mexico, and broke his collar bone in two places; he also crashed at a state qualifier this past March at Chandler BMX and broke his left arm (he is left
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13:1 miles. While CJ was out winning a race, Amelia
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The family likes to play as hard as they work. Last summer they went to Alaska on their first cruise and were surprised at how much they loved cruising –
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dinner. Amelia recalls, “When they arrived, they looked so perfect and calm. Our kids – maybe four and five at the time – immediately started jumping around like wild animals. Jacey always pretended she was a dog when she was young, so she was probably barking. At one point I was sitting next to Peggy and I caught CJ in the corner of my eye, running around naked (wearing only Jacey’s pink hair band on his head). After chasing past everyone I finally grabbed him and got him dressed and secured with duct tape. There was a quiet moment when I sat back with Peg in complete embarrassment. After my face started to resume normal color, I asked her if her kids ever did that and she calmly responded “No.” There was a very long pause until she finally added “But maybe Abby (her youngest) will when she walks.” No more than five minutes later copy-cat Jacey came running completely naked into the kitchen and yelled ‘I gotta go potty’ and started running around the kitchen island, where they absolutely want to cruise again; although, their passports are ready and waiting for their June 2011 trip to Sardinia, Italy, where family friends own a restaurant on the beach. The Stone Family fell in love with Anthem and the North Valley very early on – their residency even pre-dated the local Safeway! For anyone who lived in Anthem at that time, it is likely that they remember the “pioneer spirit” that united residents at that time. It was a time when everyone seemed to know one another, and if not, they made an effort to get to know their neighbors. Amelia and her neighbor even had a mapped roster of all 61 houses in
daughter. I’m not one to get that embarrassed much but, my golly! Talk about making first impressions. We still go to Fellowship and are friends with the Bairds and the kids keep their clothes on now. I still can’t believe they did that to us that day!” The Stones have seen many changes along the way, and have grown within the community, and have come to enjoy the many options that this area offers, including mountain biking, leisurely bike rides to Happy Valley, and scenic walks. They are an active family, and are well-known for their love of the outdoors.
their development with names, phone numbers and even
What they – Gary, specifically – may be lesser known for
the kids’ names and ages on it. They made brownies for
is his bull-riding past! Gary used to travel the rodeos as a
the incoming homeowners, gave them a copy of the roster
bull rider. Amelia shares, “He has some great bull-riding
and added them as well. Early on, borrowing ingredients,
stories if you can ever get him to talk about them. Just ask
carpooling to the closest grocery food store at I17 and Bell
him about ‘Bomber’ and the scar under his bottom lip!”
and sharing resources was a huge help.
The Stones hope to be an active part of the community
While making an effort to get to know people, the
for many years to come and they wish everyone a happy
Stones invited Pastor Ted Baird, his wife, Peggy. and
and healthy 2011!
three children from Fellowship Church to their home for
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everyone was sitting. I told Gary it was his turn and his
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Youth HOme (like)
Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque
for the holidays Nine-year-old Anthem resident, Abigail Kohn, decided
allowed to take any personal belongings from their
to bring the spirit of the holidays to those who most
home, and so are in desperate need of basics, such
deserve it, but were least likely to get it this season.
as a change of clothes, a toothbrush and toothpaste,
She started soon after Thanksgiving when the cooler weather hit, by searching for blankets with her
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and a warm blanket as well as formula, diapers and pacifiers for the very young.
mother, Victoria. But these blankets weren’t for just
The Kohn family has worked closely with Child
anyone. They would be the warm “hug” that would
Protective Services (C.P.S.) in order to ensure that
comfort children taken from their homes as a result
these children have the basic items they need so
of domestic abuse. In these cases children are pulled
desperately. They visited WalMart in a quest for
from their homes at all hours of the day and night –
affordable blankets, and enlisted the help of manager,
sometimes without any warning at all. They are not
Dave Bodenhagen, in gathering twenty blankets that
they had intended to purchase. “Dave
Patrick, cook the pork shoulder. Mom was
asked what I needed the blankets for, and
busy preparing all the accompaniments
I explained the situation. He told me that
that go with Christmas dinner. When
he would gather the blankets and leave
all was said and done, it took the Kohn
them in the Customer Service area so
family ten days of prep work, and over
that I could continue to do my personal
twelve hours in the kitchen. The officers
shopping,” Victoria explained.
were surely appreciative of the generous
When Victoria was ready to check out, she approached the Customer Service area and was told that Dave was so
gesture. At the end of the day, the Kohns took a well-deserved break and attended the Cardinals’ game.
moved by her story that he had taken care
As one might expect, Abigail’s parents are
of the purchase of the blankets. Since
proud of their daughter’s selfless spirit.
then, he has donated forty additional
“My heart is overjoyed with the honesty
blankets for the cause.
and purity of her actions. She has been
Victoria reflects on her experience, “I am so proud to be a customer of WalMart here in Anthem. I was spending most of my time price-comparing in stores throughout Phoenix and Scottsdale, then I would narrow it down to six or seven stores in which I made my final purchases.
given so much in her life, and I am proud that she has learned that although she receives, not all are as lucky as she is. I think that since I have brought it to her attention that there are many who deserve as much as she deserves, not all are as fortunate,” says Victoria.
I spend my personal money and time, so
Even at such a tender age, Abigail seems
cost is very important to me. But since my
to “get it.” She says, “If each one of us
experience with Dave’s generosity at the
lends a hand to just one person in need,
local WalMart in Anthem, I pledge to do all
we could be on our way to changing the
of my shopping there.”
world for the better.” Where did young
From that point on, there has presumably been quite a bit of shopping for the Kohns, as together they planned, prepared, and served a meal to the fine Phoenix Police Officers of the Cactus Precinct who were on duty on Christmas Day – ninety, to be exact. Instead of staying home to play with her Christmas gifts, which is where many of her peers may have been found, Abigail Kohn was bringing a bit of
Abigail get her giving spirit from? When mom, Victoria, was as young as three years old in Frankfurt, Germany, her mother used to take her to Frankfurt Park where she would dance for the senior citizens there. Victoria recalls, “My mother was an amazing woman. I am proud to be her daughter, and I am most proud to be Abigail’s mom. My mother is in heaven beaming over her grandchild.”
“home” to the dedicated officers. “This is
If you would like to donate to C.P.S. for
something that I could do for the officers
this worthy cause, please contact Victoria
who don’t get a chance to be home for
Kohn at kohnsongs@yahoo.com.
the holiday,” said young Kohn. Abigail prepared the appetizers, and her dad,
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Youth
Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque
Proving that plenty can be done by students who come in pint-sized packaging ...
One lesson that the students learn at Creative Castle
“It’s a great way to teach the students at Creative Castle
Preschool and Kindergarten is that they are never too
Preschool what the holidays are really about ...giving to
small to make a difference in the lives of others. This
those who are less fortunate and living everyday with
season, the lesson came in the form of a trip to the
gratitude,” Urness explains.
Stuffington Bear Factory in Phoenix. Folkman shares, “Our students loved this field trip! I The students made teddy bears for the children at Sunshine
heard one student exclaim, ‘This is the best field trip ever!
Acres Children’s Home, a home for foster children located in
I hope my new friend likes her teddy bear!’ That’s really
Mesa. Creative Castle owner, Rose Urness and Mrs. Pattee
what it is all about.”
Folkman, a teacher at the school, delivered the teddy bears to Sunshine Acres a few days later.
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Sports
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Writer Nigel Spence Photography by Dianna Stull
Coach Clark addressed his team after another heartfelt
in five years. The Millennium team has been preparing
one-goal loss. It is the fifth one-goal loss of the season,
themselves for a long time. They are big, strong, fast,
a statistic in itself that could have the coach in a state
and have technically sound fundamentals. That does
of despair. Instead of panic or frustration, in a very
not happen by accident; that is discipline and hard
balanced and calm tone, Clark praised the boys for
work. I remind the boys that they have the power to
their effort, highlighted the positives that he saw out on
commit to things too, and when they do, with time, they
the pitch and reminded them that out of each loss that
too will find success,” Coach Clark confided.
there is something to be learned.
These frank, matter-of-fact statements are indicative of
“What did we learn tonight guys?” has been an all too
Clark’s stay-in-the-moment style. He coaches the boys
common phrase from the coach who has overseen
who come out, puts his best team out onto the field
ten consecutive defeats this season, but one that he
each night and asks them to give it their all. What they
hopes will prepare the boys for not only future success
may lack in size, strength, or experience they are asked
in soccer, but in life. “Some nights the lesson learned
to make up for in tenacity, persistence, and endurance.
is as simple as to seize an opportunity when one is put
This season, each and every player has most certainly
in front of you; other times it is more than that. When
put forth the effort for the Coach, and it does not go
we came off the field after being convincingly beaten
unnoticed. Clark puts high praise on his young team;
by Millennium, the lesson was that the decisions we
while he could easily lament the loss of his key figures
make today do have an influence over where we are
from last season or the fact that two of his best players
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have given up soccer to pursue other athletic endeavors
Up forward we have really struggled for a focal point, but
full-time, Clark looks to the opportunities that lay ahead
James Smith has done some nice things in his injury-
and the play of some of his young chargers this year.
plagued season so far; things that I believe we can build
“Our defense has played the pesky, disruptive style that we have asked them to all year. They have been strongly supported by some sound goal-keeping by senior Trevor Scott and Junior John Meyer. Jonathon Pampinella is having another exceptional year on the
on in the second half of the season. We really do not have a lot of standouts; we just have a team who are all prepared to work hard and to give it their all in an effort to win. You can not ask anything more of them than that,” Clark admitted.
field as a player and also as a co-captain. He is, most
Coach Clark again had high praise for his assistant
certainly, leading by example. We have also been
coaches and the influence that they have had over
bolstered by the addition of Justin Corso. Part of our
the team, “I am glad to have Paul Eklund and Cayento
philosophy is to be well-conditioned. Justin had a superb
Hidalgo return to help me coach this year. Their return
cross-country season and has been an example of what
provides the players the continuity required to help build
that endurance can mean throughout a soccer game.
the program. I have also brought in Tanner Clark and
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Diego Hidalgo. Both boys played for us last year and
It is this ability to analyze, to break down the pieces and
have gone on to play at the collegiate level. They were a
then deliver a clear message that has the coaching staff
part of the team that made it to the state playoffs last year
and each of the players believing that the 2011 part of the
and provide a level of inspiration for the younger players.”
2010-11 season has much to offer. The team has lost
Conditioning is an essential part of the team philosophy and Coach Tony Cassarella has helped in this department. “Coach Cass has got the boys into great shape. I hope for his sake, and theirs, that they did not give up on this over the Christmas break,” Coach Clark revealed. “We need to move the ball quickly and cleanly down the field. The high tempo suits us and keeps other teams off balance. We are not a team that is going to win a lot of contested possessions, so we need to control the ball and the tempo. Besides, the other team can’t score if they don’t have the ball. Defensively we are as tenacious and savvy as just about any team out there, but this all requires a high level of fitness. If we can continue to do these things, as well as clean up our passing and first touches, we will be in business.”
its first ten games, a fact that Coach Clark cannot shy away from, but they were ten opportunities during which the players have had to learn to play together as they prepare for region play in 2011. Clark concluded, “We have played a tough schedule so far and we have played very well against strong opponents. The one-goal loss to the defending state champions, Pinnacle, and the onegoal loss to Trevor Browne were both examples of good games that ended in losses. We just need to continue to stick to what we are working on, and with the amount of heart and willingness to win that our boys have shown, we are certain to see better results in the future.”
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Community Phoenix All Stars go All The Way The six Wolfpack football players who were selected to represent the Phoenix All Star Team at the National Championships had an experience that they will remember for the rest of their lives. Not only did they all perform well as individuals, they were a part of an undefeated National Championship Team. The Phoenix All Star Team went 3-0 in the tournament, beating Conneticut in the first round, Massachusetts in the second round before wiping out the defending Champion Chicago Land All Stars in the final. The boys from Wolfpack had some great plays throughout the tournament. Daniel Stanek ran in a fumble for a touchdown in the second game. Connor Nelson and Jeff Hicks were bookend tackles and handled the defensive lineman amazingly. They provided plenty of protection for their quarterback and created running lanes for members of the backfield. Rami Chamnmas was a beast on defense and Branson Tibbs caught the nine-yard winning touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Championship game against Chicago. Congratulations to the Phoenix All Stars and to our Wolfpack representatives.
Anthem Soccer Club Players Help All-Star Team Win CA Tournament! The AZ Elite, a team comprised of the very best soccer players in Arizona, recently conducted tryouts for girls born in the year 2000. Five Anthem Soccer Club players, Olivia Landis, Brenna Pillsbury, Hannah Baptist, Makayla Roe and Jessica Zabinski made the team. The girls travelled to San Diego to compete in the Coronado Holiday Cup against top-tier California teams. The Anthem Club players not only made the squad, they proved to be among the very best on this all-star team. Jessica Zabinski, who has 26 goals this year, started the tournament by scoring the Elite’s first goal. Brenna Pillsbury added two more goals and Makayla Roe notched her first goal of the tournament to secure an 8-1 opening game victory. As the tournament progressed the AZ girls quickly demonstrated that they were the favorites, outscoring all other teams in their age group. In the finals, the AZ Elite team took the field in cold, drizzly conditions, as the wind whipped in from the nearby Pacific Ocean. Playing against a tough Poway California team, the score was deadlocked at 0-0 deep into the second half. With three minutes to go, the Anthem Soccer Club combination of Pillsbury and Roe seized upon the opportunity of an open ball in midfield. Pillsbury secured the ball and made a perfect left-footed pass to Roe, who broke free of the defenders and pounded a shot in the upper right hand corner of the goal. This gave the AZ Elite an unassailable 1-0 lead as they cruised to an outstanding tournament win. Congratulations to our Anthem Soccer Club girls for their terrific performance.
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ImagesAZ Newsletter Subscriber wins Final Prize from Andrew Z The Andrew Z “Gift a Day” promotion was another wonderful success with many North Valley residents benefitting from the generosity of the local jeweler who hides a free gift in a remote location for lucky finders each day between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Gifts were left anywhere from park benches to shopping trolleys, one even made its way to the Boulder Creek Cafeteria. Stories of lucky finders were posted on Facebook accounts, and the local jeweler’s story was once again aired on the evening news. As part of the treasure hunt this season, ImagesAZ partnered with Andrew Z, giving clues as to the gifts possible whereabouts in the ImagesAZ Magazine weekly email newsletter. As an added bonus for ImagesAZ newsletter subscribers, one last gift was drawn from those who signed up to receive the newsletter. Shelli Tharrett, who moved to Anthem one year ago from Michigan, was the lucky winner of the final prize. It was a wonderful moment when she was able to thank the man responsible for putting so many smiles on people’s faces this holiday season. Thank you to Andrew Z and congratulations to Shelli.
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THE PASSING OF A COURAGEOUS LEADER IN ANTHEm ImagesAZ Magazine and the Anthem community deeply mourn the loss of Linda Kacmarsky, the energetic and passionate founder and leader of Team W.I.S.H., the 501©3 non-profit organization that supports the fight against breast cancer. Linda passed away on December 20, 2010 after another valiant struggle against cancer. In 2004, Linda and three other friends started Team W.I.S.H (Walking In Spirit and Hope) to raise funds for charitable organizations promoting breast cancer education and research. Every year, Linda and her team members walked or served as crew in the Arizona 3-Day, 60-Mile Walk to benefit the Susan G. Komen For the Cure. In the past six years, Team W.I.S.H. has raised over $1 million from the Walk and other fundraising events - a spectacular achievement. Linda has been a consummate volunteer all her life. She was honored by the North Valley’s Greater Federation of Women’s Club (GFWC) as Volunteer of the Year for her outstanding efforts in the battle against breast cancer. “For those of us that knew her, there will be a hole in our hearts for some time to come,” said Team Captain Carol Stacy. “She was our leader, our friend, a fighter, and a tireless advocate for others – one whose memory will live in the work she accomplished and the lives that she touched. Members of Team W.I.S.H. Arizona will walk the 2011 Susan G. Komen AZ 3-Day for an additional reason next year…they will honor their fallen hero, Linda Kacmarsky.”
EVENTS January 12 through May 15 AZDance Group Announces Spring Dance Program for Developmentally Disabled Individuals AZDance Group, the professional touring dance company under the artistic direction of Kenda Newbury, announces their professionally-taught dance classes for young adults with Down Syndrome and/or Autism. This special dance program, called “Movement E-Motion” (MEM), is again available for Spring 2011 registration. Interested individuals are invited after taking and completing an evaluation. Classes begin January 12, 2011; fees are $45 per child per session. Participants receive dance training, gain higher social skills, and are integrated into the company’s main-stage productions through challenging choreographed routines, and entertaining concert dance works. MEM classes are currently being held at Bender’s Performing Arts off 32nd Street and Beardsley on Wednesdays from 2:15PM to 3:30PM. AZDance Group is looking for a few well-trained, responsible, and dedicated men and women dancers for their spring season - professionals, pre-professionals, and younger students. Rehearsals are weekends. Send resume, dance DVD, dance and headshot photo to 28248 N. Tatum Blvd, B1453, Cave Creek, AZ 85331. Performances throughout the spring with end-of-season production of “Fusion” on May 14 and 15, 2011 at Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center in North Scottsdale Contact: Kenda Newbury, Artistic Director, 480.215.1916; azdancegroup@yahoo.com www.azdance.org; www.memdance.org. Join us on Twitter and Facebook!
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January 16 Take it to the Limit Take It To The Limit, an Eagles tribute band, will perform at the Catholic Community of St. Rose in Anthem. It is the first in a series of concerts that will take place at the St. Rose Spirituality Center in 2011, and is the result of a new partnership formed between the Parish and TAD Management. St. Rose will provide the venue for upcoming productions and TAD will provide the performers. “We are excited to be able to bring these family-friendly concerts to the North Valley,” said Deacon Bill Clower of St. Rose. Take It To The Limit is a reverent tribute to The Eagles and has faithfully and accurately recreated every detail of this famous band’s hits. The group has painstakingly reproduced The Eagles’ famous harmonies, as well as the intricate, powerful guitar work that made the original band instantly recognizable the world over. Take It To The Limit has been wowing audiences with their amazing recreation of hits such as “Desperado,” “Hotel California,” “Life In The Fast Lane” and, of course, “Take It To The Limit.” “The seasoned members of Take It To The Limit have either performed or shared the stage with such notable musical acts as Queen, Charlie Daniels, Steppenwolf, Carlos Santana, The Clash, The Talking Heads, and Devo,” said TAD’s Bob Conrad, the series’ promoter. “Audiences are in for an extraordinary musical experience they will not soon forget.” St. Rose is located at 2825 West Rose Canyon Circle in Anthem, Arizona. Tickets are $15 and the concerts are open to the public.
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January 20 – April 3 The Arizona Fine Art EXPO The Arizona Fine Art EXPO, produced by the award-winning Thunderbird Artists, showcases more than 100 nationally-acclaimed artists applying their artistic talents. This event gives patrons unprecedented access to watch the world’s most gifted artists. Enhancing the Arizona Fine Art EXPO is the charming Café de EXPO, where patrons can choose to sit indoors surrounded by working artists, or outdoors where The Sonoran Desert provides the perfect setting for a two-acre sculpture garden with contemporary, abstract, and traditional bronze, copper, clay, mixed media, and natural stone African sculptures nestled amongst native cacti, shrubs and desert plants. Arizona Fine Art EXPO, held at 26540 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, Arizona (85255), is located at the southwest corner of Jomax and Scottsdale Roads. The EXPO is open daily from 10:00AM until 6:00PM A one-time fee for a season pass is $8, $7 for seniors/ military, and children under 12 are free. Patrons may return often at no additional cost. Free parking available. www.arizonafineartexpo.com
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January 29 & 30 Water 4 Kids Baseball Classic One year ago, the Anthem community learned the story of Sam Nollette, a small boy with big ideas. He stood in front of his council at a public meeting, asking them to donate the baseball fields, so
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that he could host a baseball tournament to raise funds for building a well to provide safe drinking water to children on the other side of the world. Connecting the dots to these complex thoughts may not have been able to be grasped by the mind of a clear-thinking council representative, but to a child, it seemed so simple. Sam Nollette was combining his love of baseball with a desire to help another child, just like him, to have one of the barest necessities that we so often take for granted. Sam may not have had the fields donated, but he did host his tournament through the generosity of sponsors; and through continued fundraising, he managed to have a well built, providing clean drinking water to 10,000 people in a Ugandan village. It is now time for the second annual Water 4 Kids Baseball Classic and the bar has been raised. On top of raising funds to build a well in Africa, the tournament is accepting donations of used sporting equipment to be given to Davidson Elementary in Phoenix. If you would like to help Sam and his teammates continue this dream, there are sponsorship and volunteer positions still available. At the very least, make your way to the Anthem Community Park baseball fields and buy something from the concession stand. The bottle of water that you buy, may just help someone on the other side of the world have access to water as well. www.w4kibaseballclassic.com
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BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP NOW FORMING As a former facilitator and also as a participant, I have found support groups to be extremely helpful and healing. Wherever you are on this journey, we can share, learn, laugh, cry, and together- we will get through this and hopefully make some new friends along the way. Call Lenore 623.465.9700 (currently starting radiation)
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January 31 through February 27 Arizona Musicfest The Arizona Musicfest 20th Anniversary Celebration (January 31 through February 27, 2011) has it all! Classical, Broadway and Jazz packed into one magical, glittering month of virtuoso performances in concert programs that speak to the heart, mind, soul, and even the funny-bone. It’s an experience you’ll treasure for a lifetime. Guest artists bring you the very best of iconic band tributes; gorgeous chamber music from a piano phenom and a string quartet with a sound so rich your cholesterol will zoom off the charts; a romantic Broadway-infused cabaret; and sentimental reunions of the hottest jazz and orchestral stars in the world. It’s the quality you deserve with the music you enjoy. It wouldn’t be Arizona Musicfest without the Festival Orchestra and Chorus conducted by Robert Moody. Highlights include the muchanticipated World Premiere of “Desert Transport,” an important all-acoustic new work by Composer-in-Residence Mason Bates; Chris Thile, mandolinist extraordinaire from the Punch Brothers performing one of his own classical compositions; the presence of 2011 Artist-in-Residence trumpeter Ryan Anthony; and an intoxicating monumental finale, “Beethoven’s Ninth – Ode to Joy!” 480.488.0806; www.azmusicfest.org
February 7 Musical Theatre of Anthem Fundraiser Gala Held at the Anthem Ironwood Country Club on Monday, February 7 at 6:30PM, the Musical Theatre of Anthem will present its spectacular Fundraiser Gala. This memorable evening will start with an Act I Cabaret of Italian-themed music performed by adult musical theater professionals. Next, will be a three-course Italian dinner from the culinary staff at the Anthem Ironwood Country Club. Dinner will include the Anthem Signature Salad (Field Greens with Cucumber, garnished with Carrot Curls and tossed in Balsamic Vinaigrette), Pasta (choice of Penne Primavera w/Chicken or Vegetable Cheese Lasagna), Dessert (Tiramisu), Coffee and Iced Tea. There will also be a full no-host bar. Following dinner will be a live auction for great items that include a brand-new, Panasonic Viera 42” LCD HD Television. The night will conclude with an Act II performance of “A Night in the Piazza.” Set in a dinner-theater style, MTA Performers will entertain you while performing songs from the beautiful show, “The Light in the Piazza.” This show stars multiple award-winning actor and actress, Sterling Liska and Rachael Killeen. Rounding out the Piazza Cast is Valley professional, Brian Sweis, and MTA’s Producing Artistic Director, Jackie Hammond. States Hammond, “Although these days I spend more time on the teaching end, and enjoy it (perhaps even more) than performing myself, I realize that this event will help get the word out about our great program and will therefore offer more opportunities to our youth performers, as well as the patrons. I’m thrilled to be on the ‘performing’ end of it.” The Anthem Ironwood Country Club will host this event at 6:30PM. Ticket prices for this not-to-miss event are $60 General Admission, $55 Seniors and Students, $45 Children. Buy your tickets now and reserve your place at the MTA Fundraiser Gala www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org
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February 11 & 12 The Reluctant Dragon Come along and support On The Towne Community Theater on February 11th at 7:00PM and February 12th at 2:00PM and 7:00PM at Cross of Christ Church, as they perform “The Reluctant Dragon.” You will enjoy a performance from talented children as they bring you the tale of a young man whose love for dragons and his inquisitive nature forces him to venture off in search of a dragon who is supposed to be terrorizing the countryside. Instead, he finds a sweet old dragon and three baby allsinging and all-dancing dragonettes. With show-stopping numbers and tongue-in-cheek lyrics and dialogue, this show is campy fun for the entire family, carrying a message of tolerance and friendship. Tickets are available at the Anthem Community Center, or from a cast member, and cost only $5 for children, and $8 in advance, or $10 at the door for adults. 623.594.3832 OnTheTowne@cox.net
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February 12 Cave Creek Coffee Company Concert Thomas Ian Nicholas, known from his popular character, Kevin in “American Pie,” “American Pie 2,” and “American Wedding,” performs a special pre-Valentine’s Day concert with his band on Saturday, February
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12th at Cave Creek Coffee Company, 6033 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek AZ 85331. Actor-turned musician, Nicholas has been playing and writing music for half of his life. He says, “music is my passion, and I’m putting a lot of hard work into making that a reality.” Nicholas’s debut album, “Without Warning” is an upbeat, “O.C.”-worthy album of pop-rock filled with more hooks than a bait shop. It features collaborations with rock legends like Bruce Kulick (KISS), Chris Chaney (Jane’s Addiction) and John Corabi (Mötley Crüe). Tickets are $15 in advance online or $18 at the door. Doors open at 7:00PM with the concert set to begin at 7:30PM. 480.488.0603 www.cavecreekcoffee.com
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February 12 HONK! Jr. Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) will host auditions for Honk! Jr., the contemporary musical retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic story, “The Ugly Duckling.” Come join MTA on the farm where this heart-warming story will remind you to be proud of yourself and not to judge a book by its cover. This show will feature Jr. MTA Performers (ages 6-14) and MTA will cast ALL who audition! Says Jackie Hammond, MTA’s Producing Artistic Director, “I have always loved the story of the Ugly Duckling and feel its messages are powerful. One moral reminds us that everyone is special and important, much like our philosophy at MTA. We cast all performers ages 6-14, and next season we will cast all performers ages 6-19 (in two separate age groups), because we feel that every performer has something unique and special to bring to the stage.” Auditions will be held at 11:00AM, Saturday. February, 12th. The Dance Call (all auditioners should attend) will be on Sunday, February 13th at the same time. Callbacks will be on Sunday, February 13th at 1:00PM. Rehearsals begin on Thursday, February 17th. Auditions, Callbacks, and Rehearsals will take place at The Caepe School, 42212 North 41st Drive in Anthem. Those auditioning should bring a musical theatre song, 16-32 bars or one minute in length. Bring an accompaniment CD or tape to sing with; you may also sing acapella, if needed. Please have your registration materials (available on the website) completed prior to coming to the audition. If you are unable to make the scheduled audition time, please arrange an alternate appointment time through the website. Performances will be held on April 14 and 16 at 7:00PM, April 16 and 17 at 3:00PM and April 17 at 5:30PM at Boulder Creek High School’s Performing Arts Center (Main Auditorium), 40404 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy, Anthem, AZ 85086. A special “How to Audition” workshop will be held on Thursday, February 10th from 5:00-7:30PM that will feature coldreads, acting technique, characterization, dance technique, and dance audition practice.
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February 12 & 13 CELEBRATE ARIZONA STATEHOOD AT PIONEER Pioneer Living History Museum (PLHM) will be celebrating Arizona Statehood on Saturday, February 12th and 13th, 2011- from 9AM to 4PM each day. It has been 99 years since President Taft signed the proclamation declaring Arizona the forty-eighth state. He signed it at 10:23AM on February 14, 1912, and Arizonans celebrated with parades, dynamite, cannons, steam whistles, pistols, sirens, and a lot of “whooping.” Likewise, PLHM has many things to celebrate in its first year as a Phoenix City Park. Just like the City’s namesake bird, Pioneer is rising from the ashes of its near demise. It will be showcasing newly-renovated buildings
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and structures. Pioneer Church has a new Rose Window, new roof, and new paint- inside and out. The gazebo on the Village Green has a new floor, new paint, and updated wiring. These and other structures throughout the grounds are rising from the ashes of neglect as PLHM enters into a new era of serving Arizona’s school children, visitors, and residents. Come on the 12th & 13th to celebrate with the staff and volunteers as they “whoop it up” in Wild West style! There will be music, gunfights, and craft demonstrations throughout the Village. On February 12th, the Opera House will be home to the 2nd Annual Gun Show, where visitors can see and/or purchase antique firearms that will be on display (regular admission applies). Come see the changes to the Village and learn about plans for the future of Pioneer, as it enters an exciting new era. PLHM will be open for regular 9AM
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series of Historical Dinner Theater presentations at 6:00PM. This show features: “Wyatt Earp, A Life on the Frontier.” $35/pp tickets are presold; please call 623.465.1052. For the PLHM Calendar of Events, go to: www. pioneeraz.org. Pioneer Living History Museum is located in the North Valley and is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9AM to 4PM. (Also open Monday, February 14th in honor of Arizona Statehood.) Exit I-17 at Pioneer exit 225, just south of Daisy Mountain and north of Carefree Highway. Entrance fees are $7 for adults, $5 for students 5-17 years, $6 for seniors 60+. Children under 5 years of age are free.
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At some point we come to the realization that Mom or Dad cannot safely live on their own, but then the rationalization comes in “I think they’re ok”’ you say to yourself, when deep down you know they are not. The taunting mental games of one day that they are happy and satisfied, and the next they are scared and hungry, not remembering who was by in the last day or so is something that many of us can relate to. ElderMom, an Anthem AZ-based senior placement service knows this story all too well, as they are a free service that assists families like these every day. Cheryl Ables and Sam Ile, have been in the senior care business for several years, owning an Assisted Living Home in Anthem AZ, (Anthem Senior Living), but as importantly, they have a passion to help you with the process of finding the perfect solution for the next step in life for your loved one. If you haven’t been in this situation yet, it’s just a matter of time; or you probably know of someone who has. It’s overwhelming to say the least, and one of the most difficult decisions you’ll ever make. “How will I get my mom or dad to make the move out of their house?”…”I don’t know if they’ll be happy living with others?” …”How will they feel when I have to break the news to them that they have to live outside of their home?” When we get to this decision in our lives, the first vision that comes to mind is a typical large-scale nursing home. You know, white walls, metal railings and people sitting in wheel chairs in the hallways staring off into space. Small-scale Assisted Living Homes in the ElderMom network are anything but; simply put, they are home!
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Something for Everyone
Ranger Sarah Steele and the volunteers at Cave Creek have created exciting, informative, and entertaining programs for kids of all ages. They offer guided hikes and family-oriented programs. Learn about birds, reptiles, coyotes, and other native dwellers, and observe them as they go about their daily routines. Take a hike or ride a horse. Don’t miss a single adventure. Check out their exciting programs. Cave Creek Regional Park is located north of Carefree Highway, 7 miles east of I-17 and 2 miles north on 32nd Street. Park admission is $6 per vehicle or $75 for a yearly, vehicle pass. Visit their website at: www.maricopa.gov/parks/cave_creek for more information.
What to bring: Please wear sturdy shoes (closed-toe), dress appropriately for the weather, and bring more water than you think you will need. www.maricopa.gov/parks/cave_creek/ for more information.
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RIDE WITH THE RANGER January 13, 20 & 27 @ 3:00PM- 4:00PM The Ranger and Cave Creek Trail Rides will introduce you to the amazing wonders of Cave Creek Park and the Sonoran Desert on horseback! This 1-hour ride will help you see the nature and landscape as you have never seen it before. Registration is required for this fee-based program. ***Please call Cave Creek Trail Rides at 623.742.6700 for fees and to sign up**** SONORAN DESERT SIMPLIFIED! January 14 @ 9:00AM & January 28 @ 4:00PM (Meet at Nature Center) Welcome to the desert! This is a lush, diverse desert with lots of interesting residents. (And we’re not just talking about the animals!) This 1-mile hike will focus on the common plants and animals living here and the adaptations that allow them to thrive. DESERT JEOPARDY January 14 @ 4:00PM (Meet at Nature Center) Test your knowledge of the desert by participating in this fun quiz show! Ranger Sarah will discover what you know and will let you discover what she knows! Trivia topics include desert mammals, reptiles, birds, plants, history, geology, and hiking. INCREDIBLE EDIBLES January 15 @ 10:00AM (Meet at Nature Center) How have people survived off the land for thousands of years? Which desert plants are edible, and when are they edible? If you would like to know the answers to these questions, or any questions you may have about desert edibles, then this 1-mile hike is for you! CREATURE FEATURE January 15 @ 2:00PM (Meet at the Nature Center) Designed for all ages, this interpretive program given by park rangers will explore the various and fascinating creatures that inhabit our local Sonoran desert
landscape. Get up close and personal with insects, arachnids, diplopods, and more, with live exhibits and high-powered microscopes. The program will conclude with a family-friendly movie presentation depicting the lives of bugs. Feel free to bring a mat, pillow, or blanket. “WALK THIS WAY”VETERINARIAN-LED DOG WALK January 16 @ 9:00AM (Meet at Nature Center) Bring your dog with you and learn how our four-legged friends can enjoy themselves, but still be safe out on the trails. Join the Sonoran Foothills Pet Clinic Veterinarian, who will give you some expert advice on things such as hydration, poisonous creatures, and other topics concerning pet safety. Bring a leash for your dog and water for both of you for this moderate 3.5mile, informative hike on Overton Trail. FULL MOON- CLAY MINE HIKE January 19 @ 6:00PM (Meet at the Group Campground) Experience an amazing and mysterious adventure as you enter Clay Mine. This will be an easy 1-mile hike with the sun lighting the way to the mine and the moon taking over as darkness pervades the land. Once inside, candles will light the way through the history of this mine, and you will learn how its contents were used to cure all your ailments. Bring a flashlight in case you need it.
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GET WARMED UP FOR THE FITNESS SERIES January 20 @ 9:00AM-10:30AM (Meet at the Nature Center) Warm up for the CCRP fitness series, which starts on January 27th. This will be an easy 1.5-mile hike following portions of Overton and Slate trails. Along the way you will get to know your fellow hikers and receive some great tips on general fitness and hiking gear.
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DESERT SURVIVAL January 21 @ 4:00PM (Meet at the Nature Center) Join a discussion of basic techniques for staying alive in the desert. Topics will be safety, hydration, “staying found,” orienting, venomous creatures, etc. ARACHNID APPETITES APPEASED! January 22 @ 10:00AM (Meet at Nature Center) Stop by the Nature Center after your hike, and see what you would eat if you were a scorpion or tarantula! Come learn about what makes arachnids so special, and possibly a little less frightening! TINY TUMBLEWEED TREKKING: BATS! January 22 @ 2:00PM (Meet at Nature Center) Tiny Tumbleweed Treks are geared towards the Valley’s youngest hikers and nature lovers! Meet at the Nature Center and learn about some of the bats that live in Arizona! A short lesson indoors precedes a hike in search of these tiny creatures. REACH YOUR GOALFITNESS SERIES January 27 and February 3 & 10 @ 9:00AM-11:00AM (Meet at the Slate Trailhead) Join the Ranger to get in shape with this weekly fitness-hike. Start out slow and short for the first couple of weeks with a 3.2-mile walk on Slate Trail. The series will encompass just about every trail in the park over eight weeks and will slowly build up to a final hike on March 18th, which will be the 6-mile Go John Trail! AMAZING PLANTS! January 28 @ 10:00AM (Meet at Nature Center) How do desert plants survive (and thrive!) in such a harsh environment? Discover the special strategies of these incredible plants on this 1-mile hike.
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REPTILE FEEDING January 29 @10:00AM (Feeding takes place at the Nature Center) Have you ever seen a reptile eat? Join the CCRP staff after your morning hike and see how Arizona’s cold-blooded residents eat their meals. Frozen rodent entrees will be served to the critters. Learn about the important roles these creatures play in our dynamic food web. VENOMOUS CREATURES January 29@ 2:00PM (Meet at Nature Center) Join a presentation about the venomous creatures you may find around the Valley! Enjoy the beauty of these wonderful and misunderstood animals while learning fascinating facts and the important role each creature plays in the desert ecosystem. Cave Creek Trail Rides Located in Cave Creek Regional Park. For trail ride info, prices, and reservations, 623.742.6700 info@cavecreektrailrides.com. www.cavecreektrailrides.com. *Hikes/programs are canceled if heavy, inclement weather is imminent. Canceled hikes and updates will be posted on the website. www.maricopa.gov/parks/cave_creek.
A SPECIAL “OLD WEST” DAY: FEBRUARY 5th !!! FRONTIER TOUR February 5 @ 9:00AM (Meet at Slate Trailhead) Flashback to the past of the Old West, stagecoaches, and Cave Creek’s history on an easy 2-mile hike down historic Slate Trail, where you will visit an old mining-site. Bring EXTRA water and some sturdy shoes. HISTORY OF THE COWBOY February 5 @ 5:00PM – 6:30PM (Meet at the Nature Center Amphitheater) Travel through the history of the cowboy on this unforgettable journey. Meet C. L. “Lee” Anderson, an 1880 Arizona Cowboy and his horse, Concho, as he brings you through the history of the Old West as never seen before. He will take you back to relive Arizona’s Territorial Days and will tell you how it really was in the days of gunslingers and saloons. Come with questions you’ve always wanted to ask about the days of the cowboy and find out if Hollywood was fact or fiction. Bring comfortable blankets to sit on in the outdoor amphitheater. Also, bring your s’mores supplies with you, as there will be a campfire after this program- right at the Amphitheater!
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HORSEBACK RIDES THEY SOOTHE THE BODY AND REPLENISH THE SOUL For many of us, Arizona is the land of our dreams; those childhood dreams of history, legend, and enchantment. We have often wished we could have participated in some of the improbable adventures of idealized Western heroes who filled the big and little screens of our youth. These are dreams of escape; escape from the pressures of everyday life, and I know of no better way to escape than to follow the lead of the Western heroes of our childhood. Climb
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on the back of a gently swaying horse as it makes its way along a trail. Run away to a simpler time and experience the tension-releasing pleasure of riding through one of Maricopa’s most beautiful parks, Cave Creek Regional Park, right here in the North Valley. “People are amazed at how quiet and beautiful it is out here,” says Deb Bitton, who co-owns Cave Creek Trail Rides (CCTR) with her husband Jeff.
“They love shutting off their phones for an hour or two, or three; winding down and focusing on nothing but the peacefulness. A quiet, beautiful commune with nature aboard an easy-going steed is the perfect prescription for coping with life’s many challenges.”
HORSEBACK RIDING AS THERAPY Yes, many healthcare professionals recommend horseback riding as relaxation therapy, and the American Physical Therapy Association and the American Occupational Therapy Associations are just two of the professional medical associations that recognize horseback riding as both emotionally and physically therapeutic. Whether you sign up for an easy-going, 1-hour loop; or enjoy their 3-hour ride that winds through rugged backcountry passes and the desert’s diverse ecosystems; your body will respond to the therapeutic rocking-motion of a gentle, mountain horse; and your mind will be free to imagine a life free from modern distractions, free to wander the trails with your youthful heroes as they hit the trail for romance and adventure.
ANOTHER TIME, ANOTHER LIFE Winter has always been a time for reflection. We like to remember past experiences and dream of adventures yet to come. In Arizona, our fantasies often run to what life was like over 100 years ago, and how we would have handled the challenges of that age. Well, when you climb aboard your trusty steed and head up the trail, you allow yourself to briefly enter your fantasy. For just an hour or two, you can imagine riding into the world of Old Arizona; before super highways, cable TV, and wireless communication. To make the adventure even more realistic, “Kids and adults can dress up in our authentic western boots, hats, and chaps; and pretend they’re riding the trail back in Old West times,” Bitton said. “It’s great fun to pretend you’re someone else from another time;” a time not so long ago for Arizona. If your days are filled, perhaps you would want to enjoy the 1- or 1½-hour Sunset Ride, the most romantic and peaceful of all. Watch the desert come to rest, as you ride into the corral at dusk; home from another “day” in the saddle, and for a brief, shining moment your imagination is filled with adventure and romance.
SAFE, RELAXING, FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN. To ensure everyone has fun and is safe, all CCTR rides are guided, and only walking horses are available. Even though there’s a minimum age requirement of 6 years, children younger than 6 can enjoy the thrill of a free ride through the corral area. On January 13th, 20th & 27th, from 3:00PM to 4:00PM, you can join Ranger Sarah Steele and Cave Creek Trail Rides as they introduce you to the amazing wonders of Cave Creek Regional Park and the Sonoran Desert on horseback! This will be a one-hour ride where Ranger Sarah will introduce you to the nature and landscape of Cave Creek Regional Park as you have never seen it before. Registration is required for this fee-based program. Cave Creek Trail Rides is located in Cave Creek Regional Park, north of Carefree Highway, seven miles east of I-17 and two miles north on 32nd Street. Park admission is $6 per vehicle or $75 for a yearly, vehicle pass.
trail ride info, prices, & reservations 623.742.6700, info@cavecreektrailrides.com, www.cavecreektrailrides.com. January
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Celebrating its 20th Anniversary, Arizona Musicfest is reaching new heights with thirteen spectacular concerts in five weeks - from January 31 through February 27. Held in North Scottsdale, the schedule includes superb music, with Classical, Jazz, and Broadway, superstar guest artists, and virtuoso performances that promise a Festival that is nothing short of exceptional. Arizona Musicfest began as a handful of musicians performing for themselves and friends at homes in the desert foothills. Over the years, the concerts, the audience, and the mission have grown. It is now a major winter music festival, the only one of its kind, drawing people from across the country and hosting audiences of over 9,000 people. To help celebrate the artistic and community accomplishments, a special evening is planned on February 19, featuring the founding artistic director, Paul Perry (1992 – 2006), and the current artistic director and orchestra conductor, Robert Moody (since 2007). Toasting twenty years of Arizona Musicfest, the evening will showcase these two great orchestral leaders, who also happen to be real showmen, and several of their favorite musicians in a vibrant cabaret setting.
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The Festival includes incomparable guest artists in all genres, with each performance a standout. In addition to their signature classical music concerts, the schedule presents iconic band tributes of Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show (Buddy Hackett’s son) and (the truly fabulous)
The Fab Four in Celebrate the Beatles; the intimate sounds of the Miami String Quartet, and young piano phenom, Conrad Tao; a special Valentine’s Dinner with New York chanteuse Jenn Newman, and Mike Eldred, who recently starred as Jean Valjean in the “final Broadway cast” of Les Misérables; and the Pizzarelli Family, the only band featured at the Kennedy Center’s 2010 New Year’s Eve Party. The jazz performances are truly one-of-a-kind. Jazz greats are invited by Arizona Musicfest to play together for one night only. That’s the case with the Ken Peplowski and the 20th Anniversary Reunion Band. The musicians have performed at Arizona Musicfest before at various times, hence the “reunion.” Now they’re coming together in one big blowout concert on February 11. It wouldn’t be Arizona Musicfest without four concerts performed by the Festival Orchestra conducted by Robert Moody. Top musicians (with four concertmasters and eleven principals), handpicked from the best orchestras in the United States, come here for two weeks each winter to rehearse and perform together. The result is a high level of performance and creativity that you will not hear anywhere else. Highlights this year include the much-anticipated World Premiere of “Desert Transport,” an important all-acoustic new work by Composer-in-Residence Mason Bates, who created the piece for the 20th Anniversary. “As part of his creative process, Bates was flown by helicopter around the desert foothills to provide him a birds-eye view of the terrain,” said Lynn Bowers, managing director of Arizona Musicfest. “Celebrating the beautiful Sonoran desert, ‘Desert Transport’ may turn out to be the most important new work of the year.” Performing at the same concert will be guest Artist-inResidence, Ryan Anthony, formerly of the Canadian Brass. Now one of the most sought-after virtuoso trumpet players in America, Anthony will perform the soulful, beautiful melodies of “Arutunian Trumpet Concerto.” “Greatest Jazz Hits” starring Ken Peplowski & the 20th Anniversary Band. Photo of Byron Stripling playing Trumpet. January
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In a concert titled, “Centuries of Concertos from Bach to Thile,” Chris Thile, leader of the bluegrass band Punch Brothers, will perform his recently-premiered classical Chris Thile, “Centuries of Concertos from Bach to Thile”
composition, “Mandolin Concerto.” Instead of a classical composer or piece going mainstream, this is an unusual case of a popular musician – from “The Tonight Show” and “Saturday Night Live” - successfully moving into classical orchestration and performance. And what could be a more fitting celebratory finale to the Festival - the intoxicating, monumental “Beethoven’s Ninth – Ode to Joy!” Renowned soloists from around the country, Christina Major, Rita Litchfield, John McVeigh, and Troy Cook, join Maestro Moody, the All-Star Orchestra and the Arizona Musicfest Chorus with one hundred and twenty five musicians. The Choral, one of the world’s most treasured masterpieces, is the utmost expression of humanity’s unity and the soul’s celestial joy. This will be an exceptional and memorable grand finale to an amazing Festival. The 20th Anniversary of Arizona Musicfest is a celebration of great music with awe-inspiring performances that are truly a gift to all those who attend. To the
Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show in “A Salute to Sinatra, Sammy & Dino”
founders, staff, volunteers, and hundreds of musicians that make it possible - Happy Anniversary Arizona Musicfest!
Arizona Musicfest Jan 31 to Feb 27 Various Venues in North Scottsdale www.azmusicfest.org 480.488.0806 “Rockin’ in Rhythm” with the Pizzarelli Family
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About Robert Moody: Robert Moody has served as Music Director for the WinstonSalem Symphony (North Carolina) since 2005, Artistic Director for Arizona Musicfest since 2007, and Music Director for the Portland Symphony Orchestra (Maine), since 2008. Moody served as Associate, then Resident Conductor of The Phoenix Symphony (Arizona) from 1998 through 2006. He is a frequent guest conductor with orchestras across the United States. Maestro Moody has conducted many of the world’s top classical and pops artists in concert. These have included: Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman, Renée Fleming, Van Cliburn, André Watts, Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, Dame Evelyn Glennie, Robert McDuffie, Lynn Harrell, The Canadian Brass, Doc Severinsen, Céline Dion, The Manhattan Transfer, Martin Short, Chris Botti, Chris Thile, and many more.
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inspections so they understand their car care needs and problems in order to keep their car maintained properly and safely.” There is
C&R Tire has been family-owned and
also a 2-year or 24,000-mile warranty and a
operated since 1996. They have been growing
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around the North Valley and now have five
all the work done. After hearing about all of
locations, including one in Anthem that
the top-quality and honest work that is done
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says their everyday goals are “to provide
be more, but Ralph says the good deeds do
professional advice and educate customers on
not stop in the shop. Besides giving great
their car care needs and repairs, to fix their
customer service, Ralph is very proud of the
problem the first time and open a long-term
fact that the “Anthem location is giving back
relationship with every customer.” They
to the community. We always sponsor the
achieve these goals by keeping their repair
Rotary of Anthem events. We have sponsored
facility equipped with the most up-to-date
the Anthem Pets and also the Wolfpack Little
tools and repair equipment technology
League Football.”
available. “We have been an AAA of Arizona
Ralph has been a member of the Chamber
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at Anthem since 2005, when Anthem C&R
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business owners. He even helps promote their
employees working with the machines in
businesses at C&R. “We have books in the
the facility need to know how to handle the
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equipment properly. “Our repair technicians
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The Gift of Hope
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What’s better than a new house for Christmas? How about a new house, a yard to run and play in, new furniture, appliances, the support of an entire community, and Kurt and Brenda Warner in the driveway!
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A deserving single mother was left speechless when she received exactly that, thanks to Habitat for Humanity Desert Foothills (Kurt and Brenda Warner’s First Things First “Home for the Holidays” program), and a small army of partner organizations and other caring people this Christmas season. When she applied for the home, Heather Turner was hoping only for a backyard where her son, Carson, five, could run and play. Once she was chosen to receive the 1,200 square-foot, single story, three-bedroom home, located on more than an acre of scenic land in New River, she worked hard to help make it happen. She put in over 200 hours of sweat equity in her time off from work, in addition to attending classes to learn more about budgeting and the basics of home ownership. What Heather didn’t know was that she would be getting much more than she anticipated. On Wednesday, December 22, Heather pulled up to the house, escorted by Habitat for Humanity Desert Foothills Executive Director Todd Rogers. She had been told there was a small press conference regarding the presentation of the home, and that some “local dignitaries” would be in attendance. Grinning widely, she exited the car with her son, Carson, who has cerebral palsy, in tow. As she began her walk toward a podium on the side of the house where her parents, media, and supporters were gathered, Kurt and Brenda Warner emerged from inside the house. “Oh my gosh!” she gasped, as onlookers clapped and cheered with excitement. Habitat for Humanity Desert Foothills Development and Volunteer Coordinator Colleen Pyra’s voice choked with tears as she addressed Heather. “You’ve given your heart and soul, not just to this organization, but as a mother to Carson,” she told her as the little boy laughed and played with two blow-up rubber guitars in the middle of the crowd. “He is just a beam of light everywhere he goes.” A composed, but tenderhearted, Brenda Warner shared her humble beginnings as a single mother of two children, including one with special needs. She told of her struggles; the food stamps, the unending bills, and the difficulty balancing her life alone before she and Kurt began to slowly become successful together. She told of the first house the two were able to purchase and their dinner together at a restaurant that night. “I just knew Kurt was going to propose to me,” she said, “and I remember thinking, as we walked in, how lucky all of the people there were because they were going to be a part of that special moment. I imagine it’s very much like how we all feel being part of this for you.”
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“We are blessed to be able to be in the position to help somebody in this way... It is really more about giving than receiving. What a privilege!” “I’m not sure you’re going to be proposed to tonight,” she added
Little Carson made his way up to the podium and boldly asked,
as the crowd laughed heartily, “but you can count us as thrilled
“Can I say a couple of words?” Warner hoisted him up and, like a
to be a part of this today!”
pro, the five-year-old chimed out: “Thank you! Merry Christmas!”
Paying it forward is a central theme for the Warners, who are
The group joined in a prayer as Kurt thanked God and asked
now the proud parents of seven children. Their foundation,
for His blessing for the family and for the many people who
“First Things First,” helps thousands of people who have
had given of themselves and their resources to make the day
been in their shoes each year by providing assistance for the
happen. Friends and supporters stood back as the mother and
homeless and poor, and support for children and families of
son cut the ribbon for their new home. Beyond the joy Heather
children with special needs. They also encourage youth to take
felt when she discovered she would have a bed to sleep in, a
part in mission works by providing scholarships for them to do
dining room table on which to serve family dinners and play
so. At the core of their programs is their love for God and their
board games, and a comfy couch where she can snuggle with
Christian values. Helping people by giving them a hand up,
her son and create new memories, she surely must also have
instead of a hand-out, has become their mission.
been feeling the love of an entire community; and there truly is no greater gift.
“We understand God has placed us in this position for a reason,” he said. “We are blessed to be able to be in the position to help
If you would like to be a part of the next Habitat for Humanity
somebody in this way, and to give people a push forward [so that
Desert Foothills project, visit www.habitatdf.org. You can help
they can] step into a new life, a new chapter in life. It is really
to make a dream come true for a deserving area family.
more about giving than receiving. What a privilege!”
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help to make a dream come true for a deserving area family Hundreds of volunteers joined Habitat for Humanity’s volunteer corps to build Heather and Carson’s house over the last seven months. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans sponsored the cost of home construction, and through the First Things First “Homes for the Holidays” program, Aaron’s Inc. generously provided all furniture, a washer and dryer, and a computer valued at approximately $10,000. U-Haul provided a $3,000 grant to cover the funds to outfit the home with linens, kitchen supplies, décor, and more, and volunteers shopped and set up the home. R and S Mattress Liquidators supplied mattress sets for both bedrooms. Albertson’s donated a $300 gift card to fill the cupboards with food and cleaning supplies. The Pedal Power Foundation donated a bike and helmet for Carson. In addition to coordinating the furniture donations and furniture shopping, First Things First also provided Heather with monetary assistance to get her off to a solid start at home ownership.
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Spend 2011 in
Vegetable Heaven! By Stephanie Maher Palenque
Back in the dark ages when I was in high school, one of my two best friends was an avid animal lover, and it prompted her to adopt a vegetarian lifestyle. As the months rolled by, she lost more and more of her hair, became weak, and took on a grey pallor. At that point, vegetarianism was “the road less traveled” and was viewed as a bit strange by many of our peers. Her intentions were good, a diet based solely on vegetables and legumes was a healthy step, but she didn’t have the know-how to plan a well-balanced menu for a still-growing girl, and she paid some unexpected prices. Today, vegetarianism is a way of life for many, and more of a “rule” rather than an “exception.” When well-planned and executed, a vegetarian diet can be a healthy alternative to a traditional diet that the American Dietetic Association recognizes as providing healthful benefits in the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases. A recent major report by the World Cancer Research Fund recommended that we lower our risk of cancer by choosing predominately plant-based diets rich in a variety of vegetables and fruits, legumes and minimally-processed starchy staple foods, and to limit the intake of grilled, cured, and smoked meats and fish. These methods of preparing meat produce polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and hydrocyclic amines, which are carcinogenic. Since then there have been more than 200 studies that reveal that a regular consumption of fruits and vegetables provides significant protection against cancer at many sites. People who consume higher amounts of fruits and vegetables have about one-half the risk of cancer. They also have significantly less of a risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, stroke, and osteoporosis. The health benefits of a vegetable-based diet are significant, to say the least. Here in the Valley, we are lucky enough to have quality restaurants and cafes that would make even the most resolute carnivore consider vegetarianism as a way of life... and many of them are not even known for their vegetarian dishes, but they should be. Here are a few that you may not have heard about, but are worth checking out. Here’s to your health in 2011!
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The Breadfruit
108 E. Pierce St., Phoenix www.thebreadfruit.com; 602.267.1266
Owner Dwayne Allen’s passion doesn’t exactly lie with bringing vegetarian meals to the Valley; rather, it is with bringing a taste of his island home of Jamaica to residents of the Valley of the Sun. It just so happens that his passion intersects with the passions of vegetarian and vegans alike. Two of his most popular dishes are vegetarian, including Pop Cho Sweet Ginger, made with baby bok choy junior, commonly found at Asian markets. According to Allen, the dish reflects the Asian culinary influence on his island. The dish is sautéed in a rum reduction and served with house-made pickled ginger. The Breadfruit’s most popular dish also happens to be vegetarian: Coconut Curry Tofu, which is expertly paired with rice, peas, and seasonal roasted vegetables sprinkled with Sea Salt and Cracked Pepper. Now that is some good island eating!
Café Lalibela
849 W. University Drive, Tempe; www.cafelalibela.com; 480.829.1939 Café Lalibela has been a Valley fixture for the past thirteen years, but is still a hidden gem in the Valley. If you are looking for a truly “out of the box” experience for your family – consider taking the drive to Tempe. This Ethiopian café translates the experience of this rich culture to its diners through its food, décor, and family-style service. Meals are served on family-sized platters along with a basket of Ethiopian bread, Injera, a flat sponge-like sourdough bread used to scoop up the delicious house-made entrees. Although the café is not strictly vegetarian or vegan, it has about nine menu options for those who enjoy a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle, as the Ethiopian diet includes many vegetables and lentils for both health and religious reasons. In fact, there are a few times a year when Orthodox Christian Ethiopians fast, and adhere to a strictly vegan diet. Their lentil (“Misir wat”) and cabbage (“Tikil gomen”) dishes are among the most popular with diners. Skip the babysitter for the kids, and bring them along – they will love digging in to these healthy dishes!
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Fresh Mint
13802 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale www.freshmint.us.com; 480.443.2556 Vegetable dishes don’t get much fresher than they are at Fresh Mint. In fact, the vegetables are often not even cut until the customer orders a dish. Even though they bill themselves as “Modern Health Cuisine,” owners Michael Beck and Executive Chef Mai Ly do it old-school and shop every day for the freshest ingredients they can find. This is the third opening for Fresh Mint, which began in Hawaii with two locations. Their menu is strictly vegetarian and vegan, and the Phoenix location is also Kosher, at the request of many of their devotees. The menu has a decidedly Asian flair with favorites such as Spicy Lemongrass Noodle Soup and Golden Curry Vegetables. Desserts such as Plantain with Coconut Sauce and Mango Coconut Tapioca are equally delectable.
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Nourish
7147 E. Rancho Vista Drive (Optima Camelview Village), Scottsdale www.nourish123.com; 480.684.2233 Owner Kirstin Carey knows how difficult dining out can be for a celiac. Celiac disease is an inherited, autoimmune disease in which the lining of the small intestine is damaged from eating gluten and other proteins found in wheat, barley, rye, and possibly oats. While she had to adjust her diet in order to meet her nutritional needs, her former spouse was also searching for good vegetarian meals to meet his needs ...can you imagine what it was like to choose a restaurant for date nights? The result of resolving their dilemma was Nourish, a breezy, contemporary café that caters primarily to celiacs, but also to vegetarians, vegans, and those with particular food needs such as lactose intolerance. Who says that you can’t be creative with handcuffs on? Creativity abounds at this eatery. According to Carey, one of their most popular dishes is their Gluten-free Waffles made with Chia Seed in place of eggs. It comes with Nourish-made Vanilla, Blueberry, or Raspberry Jalapeño pure Agave Nectar served with a side of fruit. Carey knows that it is difficult to find Waffles that are both gluten-free and vegan ...but not if you know about Nourish! For more vegetarian hot spots, check out www.imagesaz.com/ blogs/group/stephanie
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revolve tour Sharing the Love
Writer Amanda Christmann Larson Photos courtesy the revolve tour
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There’s something beautiful
realize their worth, like ASU student
happening right now. It’s shining
Mary Thompson, are reaching
down like beams of sunshine on
out to other girls to teach by
our neighborhoods, shimmering
example. Mary, whose older sisters
through windows and lighting up
were a source of inspiration and
classrooms, athletic fields, and
encouragement for her, mentors
homes. It’s hope, and it’s reaching
middle school and high school girls
teenaged girls all across our
to pay it forward.
country. It is the empowerment and acceptance of girls, by girls, and it’s
With a barrage of negative
changing the way girls think and act
messages on body image and
toward themselves and each other.
sexuality in our culture, many girls feel confused about their value.
For generations, girls and women
“Society is really pushing girls
have pushed their way through
sexually, through television and
barriers and yield signs, gaining
magazines. There are so many girls
strength and self-esteem. The
who are trying to find their worth
movement started with the right to
through these things. I think the
vote, then pushed its way through
answer is to give them something
glass ceilings, Hollywood depictions
more valuable that won’t leave them
and other inequalities. Today, many
so empty. I believe, personally, that
of the fights have been won, but
comes through faith in God, and
women and girls are realizing that
the knowledge that they have been
they don’t have to be equal to men;
created for a purpose.”
they are created differently and, well, uniquely female.
Thompson has spent the last three years of her young life working both
Nowhere is the change more
on and off campus to inspire other
apparent than in middle school-
young women. She shares her love
and high school-aged girls. These
for God, and, more importantly,
girls face so many challenges.
God’s love for them. “My love for
Their self-esteem can be fragile,
them is really in my heart. I want
and they often struggle to find a
them to know that there are people
place to fit in and for their worth
who love them, and that God loves
to be validated. But slowly and
them, just the way they are.”
surely, these girls are starting to understand their own potential.
It was through her volunteer work that Thompson learned about a
For many girls, finding mentors and
powerful Christian conference
power through faith is key to their
geared toward young women
success. Girls whose love and trust
called Dream On: The Revolve
in God has given them strength to
Tour 2011. The tour was started
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by some of the same inspirational women who put together another popular tour called Women of Faith. These women wanted a similarly meaningful ecumenical opportunity for younger girls to share their hopes and dreams and grow stronger together through their faith. More than 370,000 have attended since the tour’s beginning in 2005. Thompson was recruited to serve as ASU’s college representative for the event, and is reaching out to girls throughout Arizona to encourage them to attend in Phoenix on February 25 and 26. “People should expect high energy at this event. It’s geared toward girls, and it’s a fun atmosphere. There will be great speakers throughout the day Saturday, and also Friday night, who will be talking about image, boys, and all kinds of things that are important to girls. It’s a very easygoing atmosphere,” said Thompson. “There will also be great bands – very fun and very loud!” “Every teen girl loves to dream about who she wants to be, what she wants to do, who she wants to date and where she wants her life to go,” said event publicist Brianne Burrowes. “The Revolve Tour ... presents a unique opportunity for teens to gather with other girls to share their dreams about themselves, life, and relationships with others in an electrifying girls-only, two-day weekend event.” Thompson is excited to be a part of the high-energy, interactive experience, described by Burrowes as, “part concert, part humor, part drama, and 100 percent fun.” “I want them to leave the tour having built deeper friendships with other girls who also went on the tour,” Thompson added. “Girls are going to walk away knowing they are loved just the way they are, and they’ll be inspired.” And, in the spirit of true mentorship, the tour has already inspired Thompson to do something more. After graduation, she plans to use her experience with the Revolve Tour to work toward a sales and marketing career in the non-profit sector. She will be serving an internship with a charity doing work throughout Africa over the summer then ... “Who knows!” she exclaimed. After all, she is an empowered, loved young woman, and the world is her oyster.
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Grammy-Nominated Band Hawk Nelson
Revolve Tour 2011
Singer and Songwriter Britt Nicole
Dream On
Rap/Rock/Soul/Funk Band Group 1 Crew
Author and Speaker Chad Eastham
February 25-26 > 7–10pm Friday night; 9am – 4pm Saturday US Airways Center Girls in Grades 6-12 and their chaperones Groups welcome! $69 per person for groups of ten or more, $79 per person for groups of nine or fewer. Register at www.RevolveTour.com or 877-9-REVOLVE (877.973.8658). follow us: www.facebook/therevolvetour or on Twitter @therevolvetour.
When: Where: Who Can Attend: registration:
Author Jenna Lucado Bishop
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Top Reasons
You (and I) Should be Doing Yoga
Many of us are looking for a little relief today—relief from physical pain, relief from stress, relief from yo-yo dieting, and those darned shrinking pants sizes. But even bigger than all of that, we are looking for ways to connect with that inner voice, soul, true self, self-potential, or whatever we want to call it, which is inside each and every one of us. The problem is, though, that we’re often so busy working, running errands, and taking care of others that, when we do have time to settle down for a little “me” time, the only thing we want to do is plop down on the couch and let the television entertain us. There may be a better way. Many people are finding that doing yoga even just once or twice a week is making a big difference in a lot of small ways. Here are the top reasons:
It’s for Everybody.
Contrary to some modern stereotypes, yoga really is for everyone. There are no resumes required at the door. Both women and men can, and do, reap the benefits. You can never be too young or too old, too heavy or too thin for yoga. It has nothing to do with religion, race, or creed. What it is about is becoming healthier, in both mind and body, through stretching, building strength, and breathing.
It’s Not a Pain.
When I was younger, life was one big workout. Sports practices were before school, after school and all summer long. If I woke up with aches and pains in the morning, it was because I’d slid into third base a little hard or ran sprints the day before. Life has changed. Now I get rolling-over-in-bed-wrong injuries. If there were experts on Pathetic Aging Injuries, they would probably say that the reason many of us have these aches and pains are because we are no longer flexible, and we don’t use many of our muscles on a day-to-day basis. Yoga does wonders for joints, tendons and muscles. Contrary to its caricature as a room full of acrobatic “Kumbayah” singers, people who do yoga are doing some serious body work. From beginner classes to intense hot yoga, poses are designed to increase flexibility by lengthening the muscles, joints and tendons and increasing strength. Some forms of yoga, such as candlelight yoga or stretch and restore classes, are popular among athletes who build their muscles all week and want to spend time stretching and easing their joints. They’re also good for people like me, who just need to move things around a bit to keep them working. Other forms, such as Bikram or hot yoga, are intense workouts in themselves. Many of the
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more dynamic forms of yoga utilize heat and steam to increase flexibility and intensify the depth of the workout. The end result of any form of yoga is that our bodies become more limber, flexible, and strong, which results in less injury, whether those injuries are from running a marathon or running the vacuum cleaner. Shannon Everett-Sourant, a local instructor at both Blissful Yoga and Mountainside Fitness, says it best: “I have heard people say they aren’t flexible enough for yoga. That’s like saying your car is dirty so you don’t want to wash it. It just doesn’t make sense.”
Life is (Not Always) Good.
Just saying the word “stress” stresses me out. Today, there is so much to be stressed about. Money, jobs, school, family pressures, and another change in judges on American Idol are just a few. OK. Maybe that last one is just me. Stressful things are everywhere, though; and when we react to stress; it’s not just a mental thing; stress is a very physical response. Our bodies were programmed for stressful response way back when people were living in caves and running after saber-toothed tigers with pointy sticks (which is when I was a child, according to my teenagers). Stress back then meant a lion was chasing us, or we were being attacked by a rival village. It’s a fight or flight response. The body produces hormones cortisol and adrenaline, causing your heart to pound. Muscles tighten, blood pressure goes up, you breathe faster, and your senses become sharper. You become stronger, faster, and more focused, which is great if you’re avoiding imminent death, but not so good if your stress is caused by the copier running out of ink. Our bodies go into stress overload, and it literally wears us out. Multiple studies show that yoga decreases the amount of cortisol in the body, which, in turn, lowers blood pressure, decreases heart rate, fatigue and symptoms of depression and anxiety. It also increases the body’s immune response and aids in digestion, both of which are suppressed by an overload of cortisol.
You Are Your Biggest Critic.
Our culture is all about competition. We collectively always want to have the most - be the smartest, be prettier or more handsome, and just be The Best, no matter what we’re doing. Imagine switching an “off” switch in your mind. Picture having an hour or so when it doesn’t matter what you look like, how good you are or what kind of parent, friend, employee or (fill in the blank) you are. That’s yoga. “It’s not competitive at all,” says yoga instructor Jessica Braun. “If you don’t look like your yoga instructor, you’re still doing it right. You have to learn how to release those expectations. However good you are that day, is how good you are that day. With yoga, you learn to be able to accept that, and that’s a beautiful thing.”
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You’ll Catch the Full 40 Winks.
According to the National Sleep Foundation, the average adult needs seven to nine hours of sleep each night. That’s a fantastic notion for many of us. Consumer Affairs reported that pharmacists filled 43 million prescriptions for sleeping aids in 2005—and that was before the recession. Americans take medications to go to sleep, then drink caffeine all day to stay awake. It’s a nasty cycle. Yoga helps sleep cycles in a number of ways. Not only does it help the body to run more efficiently, but it also promotes relaxation. Once you learn to relax, you can fully let go of all of the things that race through your mind and won’t let you sleep. With proper sleep, you can function better throughout the day. You’ll think more clearly and be better prepared for anything that comes at you.
You Can Take a Deep Breath.
Most of us think we’re pretty good at breathing. After all, we’ve been practicing all of our lives. Every now and then we visit the doctor, who gives us a pop quiz by putting a cold stethoscope against us and telling us to take a deep breath. And what do we do? We suck in our bellies, raise our shoulders and expand our chests. If he were really giving us a grade on our deep breath-taking, though, we’d probably fail. Real deep breathing feels very different. Instead of
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our diaphragm pushing upward and our chests going outward, deep breathing actually brings the diaphragm down. Our lower ribs expand, and our bellies go outward. Our ribcage expands as our lungs fill completely with air. The importance of deep breathing is that our organs become fully oxygenated, and backed-up yuck from our lymphatic systems gets pumped through and out of our bodies. We increase circulation and release tension. One of the core foundations of yoga is deep breathing. It is promoted throughout the poses, and can really make a difference in how you feel and how well your body is working. “When you take the time to just breathe and slow down, it’s a beautiful thing,” says Everett-Sourant. “You learn how to work your own body, inside and out, and it changes how you think and react to things that happen.”
You’ll Get in Touch with You.
Being still on the inside is a foreign concept for so many of us. Spending a little time doing nothing but listening can be so rewarding. It helps us all to attain that balance we hear so much about. “How often do normal people, from day to day, stop and focus?” asks Braun. “When you are on a yoga mat, that’s what you’re doing.” Everett-Sourant agrees. “Everyone is so stressed about money and jobs. There couldn’t be anything better to do than to find that sort of peace.”
So find a class you like, grab a friend if you want, and jump in. You have nothing to lose, and so much to gain.
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New
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Writer Donna Kublin
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...wide variety of media, styles, sizes, subject matter, and
price range, to ensure there is something that will appeal to everyone who attends.
arts festivals is one of my favorite things to do. It is not only a chance
Carefree Art and Wine Festival
to meet artists, but it is also a feast for the eyes and other senses as live
January 14, 15, 16
entertainment, food, and gorgeous settings are all part of the experience.
10:00AM to 5:00PM
Strolling among talented artists in Cave Creek and Carefree at outdoor fine
Downtown Carefree Two long-standing festivals of note that are held in January and February include nationally-acclaimed, juried fine artists that attract collectors from across the United States and other countries. For many visitors to Arizona, the festivals are the highlight of their trip, and for local collectors, they provide a chance to see the latest work of their favorite artists. The festivals offer a wide variety of media, styles, sizes, subject matter, and price range, to ensure there is something that will appeal to everyone who attends.
Admission $3 www.thunderbirdartists.com 480.837.5637
10th Annual Festival of Fine Art February 18, 19, 20 10:00AM to 5:00PM Stagecoach Village
Starting off 2011 in style, the 18th Annual Carefree Art and Wine Festival will
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be held January 14, 15 and 16. Imagine the streets of downtown Carefree
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impressed to see artists’ works from small to monumental life-sized bronze sculptures, metal, clay, wood, stone, glass, and mixed media. The typical
Arizona Fine Art EXPO
show also includes an array of pottery, photography, hand-crafted jewelry,
January 20 to April 3
batiks, and select fine crafts and spectacular oil and acrylic paintings on
10:00AM to 6:00PM daily
canvas, watercolors, pastel, charcoal - all with a variety of subject matter.
26540 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale Admission: Season pass is $8 and $7 for seniors and military. Children under 12 are free. www.thunderbirdartists.com 480.837.5637
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There is something special about sipping a glass of
Another favorite of mine is being held on February 18,
wine while leisurely walking around the displays. The
19, and 20 at Stagecoach Village in Cave Creek. The
Carefree Art and Wine Festival holds the title of Arizona’s
Sonoran Arts League (SAL) will host the prestigious
largest wine-tasting event, featuring first-class wines
10th Annual Festival of Fine Art - a showcase of art
from Arizona, California, Australia, Germany, Austria,
forms and styles from contemporary to western that
France and Italy. This year, live music of Moodafaruka
will please casual and serious collectors. Surrounded
will add to the experience with an enchanting mix of
by gorgeous mountain views, Stagecoach Village,
Flamenco, Middle Eastern, Spanish, and Western
with its western-themed edifices, will accommodate
motifs. What’s not to like!
one hundred local and nationally-acclaimed painters,
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sculptors, jewelers, photographers, as well as wood, glass, and mixed media artists. This year features local restaurant vendors,
musical
entertainment,
demonstrations and exhibits, plus SAL members who will manage the “Brush With Art” booth where families express their creativity. The Festival presents Sonoran Arts League artists, along with other renowned artists from around the state and across the country. This juried art show is one of the very few art shows in Arizona that is coordinated by artists. Mesa artist, Raleigh Kinney, is an exceptional watercolorist that will be exhibiting at both festivals. His artwork accompanies this article. “I have exhibited at the Carefree show since its inception eighteen years ago, and the SAL Festival of Fine Art at various times depending on my schedule,” said Kinney. “I enjoy meeting new people and reconnecting with my collectors as well.” Kinney’s watercolors have a natural distinctive style that is a largerthan-life look, beyond the subject combination of color and form. It has won the acclaim of countless watercolor and art devotees and he has enjoyed a highly-regarded reputation from his peers through continued
acceptance
in
major
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shows and competitions. His Plein Air painting of
Art EXPO, which runs from January 20 to April 3, unites
Catalina Island, “When Evening Shadows Fall,” was
an impressive gathering of one hundred nationally-
selected for the November 2000 prestigious “Plein
celebrated and award-winning artists that passionately
Air Painters of America” show on Catalina Island,
produce art “in studios.” They do this is by constructing
sponsored by the Society for the advancement of Plein
a temporary acre-sized covered structure.
Air Painting. He recently won the 2010 Grand Trail
artists will be seen painting in all media, sketching in
Award for his “Smoke on the Trail” (see painting above)
pen and ink, pastels and pencil, assembling mosaics,
and the M&I Donor Choice Award at the Sedona Plein
sculpting clay, carving wood, composing mixed media
Air Festival this past October. His work can be also
on canvas, welding,
viewed online at www.kinneywatercolors.com.
jewelry. Outside, artists will be working in outdoor
Inside,
and designing and sculpting
cabanas carving alabaster, etching stone, welding
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While not a festival, per se, there is another event that
metal, steel, and copper, patina finishing, glass fusing
has a festive vibe that I really enjoy. The Arizona Fine
and more.
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golfthevalley The Raptor Course at Grayhawk Golf Club
Yardage Rating Green Fee Must Experience 7135 74.1/143 $125-$225 Phil’s Grill There is nothing more exciting to me than playing a
versus the land (environmental conditions could also be
golf course for the first time. It gives me an opportunity
included). My mind drifts to the links of Scotland and
to test my skills, my current playing form, my ability
Ireland as examples of land that just looks like it was
to execute a strategy, and my nerves under pressure
meant to be a golf course. Certain parts of the United
against the mind of a great golf course architect. Some
States also have this fortunate quality, but here in the
days the battle is won, more often it is lost, but it is the
Arizona desert, a lot of dirt needs to be moved and
contest itself that creates all the enjoyment.
hazards formed to build a golf course that provides the
In its purest form, the game of golf is a contest of man
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challenges required to create an enjoyable experience
for all who play. It this case, the role of the course
Raptor tests one’s game with a good mix of risk-reward
designer is particularly important, and this first course
par 5s, strong par 4s, a couple of short par 4s and
review is by one of the all-time greats, Tom Fazio.
difficult par 3s. The wide landing areas make for a day
The Raptor Course at Grayhawk Golf Club opened in 1995 as a complement to the already popular David Graham/Gary Panks-designed Talon Course, which opened one year earlier. It was built in and around the
chock full of free swings from the tee and fewer trips into the desert searching for errant shots. You will find driver in your hand quite often, with a fighting chance to set up the rest of the hole with a good tee ball.
shaded washes and thick Sonoran Desert inherent to
As the round nears its conclusion, players are greeted
the Grayhawk property, meandering with an out-and-
by the spectacular par-3 16th hole; where the good
back-type loop on the front nine before turning away
work of first 15 good holes is tested by one very
from the clubhouse once again to provide a pleasant
important swing. Measuring 211 yards from the back
back nine with an exclamatory finish.
tee, 16 plays downhill into a natural amphitheater, with
The course has four sets of tees ranging from the 7,135-yard Raptor Tees to the Heather Tees which stretch to 5,309 yards. Selecting the correct tee is vitally important, as the generous fairways taper down at the landing areas, but diabolically, these choke points provide the best angle to the greens. The
an angled green protected by a pond short-left. A collection area sits enticingly to the front-right, but any shot played from there must be nipped with surgical precision, as ridges and slopes throughout the putting surface elicit all kinds of trepidation. Despite its beauty, you’ll be relieved to put this signature hole behind.
greens are generous in size and heavily undulated
The round concludes with a majestic downhill par 5
placing an emphasis on control in order to find the
with a water hazard separating you from the clubhouse.
correct level. More pressure is added to the approach
If you are playing well, it’s time to buckle down and
shots, as the green surrounds fall off steeply into deep
focus on your final challenge, despite the distraction of
collection areas and cavernous bunkers creating
the much anticipated post-golf visit to Phil’s Grill. If you
more difficulty, and in some cases, blind short-game
are playing poorly, it is a reminder that sometimes the
predicaments.
19th hole is where you play your best.
coursetiptosuccess To be successful at the Raptor course, one must putt well from long distances. The large, undulating greens mean that you might face a few more long putts than usual. The key to lag putting is speed, and the key to speed is solid contact. Here’s a great drill to ensure that you are striking your putts in the center of the clubface. Put two rubber bands around the face of your putter leaving a gap for the sweet spot about the size of a quarter. Then hit a few longer putts on the putting green. Any offcenter hits will strike the rubber band and give you immediate feedback. Nigel Spence is an Assistant Golf Professional at Whisper Rock Golf Club. He is a former member of the Australasian PGA Tour with experience playing on the European, Asian and Nationwide Tours. He played collegiately at Colorado State University prior to pursuing a career as a Golf Professional where he was awarded the Distinction of National Assistant Professional of the Year twice as a part of the Australian PGA. January
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Heritage Christian Assembly 602-635-3722 www.heritageca.org
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New River Elementary Main Line 623-376-3500 Attendance 623-376-3590
New River First Assemly of God 623-465-7455 newriverag@yahoo.com
Subway www.SubwayAnthem.com
North Valley Christian Academy 623-551-3454 www.northvalleyca.org
Northgate Church 34835 N. 7th Street Phoenix, AZ 85086
The Orme School 928-632-7601 www.ormeschool.org
Northridge Community 480-515-4673 www.northridge.org
Sunset Ridge Elementary Main Line 623-445-7800 Attendance 623-445-7890
North Valley Assembly of God 623-256-2408 www.northvalleyag.com
Realtor
RE/MAX Integrity Realtors Linda Rehwalt 602-249-SOLD Sam Tyler Realty, LLC 602-459-7455 Jonathan Pear
Schools
Anthem Elementary School Main Line 623-376-3700 Attendance 623-376-3790 Barry Goldwater High School Main Line 623-445-3000 Attendance 623-445-3090 Boulder Creek High School Main Line 623-445-8600 Attendance 623-445-8690 The Caepe School Main Line 623-551-7808 www.thecaepeschool.org The Caepe Preschool Main Line 623-551-7808 www.thecaepeschool.org Canyon Springs Elementary Main Line 623-376-5200 Attendance 623-376-5290 Creative Castle Preschool 602-740-9561 www.CreativeCastlePreschool.com Desert Mountain School Main Line 623-445-3500 Attendance 623-445-3590 Diamond Canyon Elementary Main Line 623-445-8000 Attendance 623-445-8090 Fellowship Child Development Ctr 623-551-1144 39905 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway
Worship
Arizona Hills Community 623-465-0202 www.azhills.com Chabad Jewish Center of Anthem 42302 N. Vision Way Suite #106 623-551-8348 Chapel Bellavista 480-502-0707 www.arizonaministers.com Canyon Church of Christ 623-551-3175 www.canyonchurch.org Christ’s Church at the Crossroads 623-466-7964 www.thecrossroadsaz.com Cross of Christ Lutheran Church 623-551-9851 www.anthemcross.org Deer Valley Worship Center 623-582-1001 www.DvWorship.com
North Valley Jewish Community Association 623-322-0957 Pioneer United Methodist Church 623-551-0999 www.pioneerumcaz.org Pureheart Christian Fellowship 602-866-8850 www.pureheart.org Spur Cross Cowboy Church 623-556-7935 www.SpurCrossCowboyChurch.com
Sun Valley Baptist Church 623-986-1687 www.sunvalleybaptist.org Catholic Community of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne 623-465-9740 www.diocesephoenix.org Vineyard Christian Fellowship 623-551-1133 www.vineyardanthem.com
Desert View Bible Church 623-298-4900 www.desertviewbible.org Fellowship Church 623-551-1144 www.fellowshipanthem.com Grace North Church 623-551-0007 www.gracenorth.com
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Recipe
My first taste of Tabouleh was when I lived in Boston, and stepped off the “T” on my way to a friend’s house after I left work at Government Center. My friends and I purchased a package at a Middle Eastern delicatessen, where the Tabouleh was made fresh on a daily basis. It was like a party for the senses ...everything that a salad should be. The overall appearance was intriguing. The color was pleasing to the eye, and the faintly sweet but earthy fragrance awakened my nose. Tabouleh is a salad that can’t be compared to any other. It is made with fresh veggies, olive oil, and spices. It may be enjoyed with pita bread (inside or scooped onto a chip,) or eaten with a fork. To this day, Tabouleh represents to me a time in my life when I stepped out of my comfort zone, not only on a culinary level, but also geographically, through my move from my home state of New Jersey to Boston, Massachusetts. It reminds me that sometimes some of the best things in life are found in the least likely places. Enjoy!
Tabouleh Ingredients: 2 bunches of fresh flat leaf parsley (1 ½ cup chopped, with stems discarded) 2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped 1 medium onion, finely chopped 6 medium tomatoes, diced ½ cucumber, diced ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ cup bulghur, medium grade 6 tablespoons lemon juice 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Romaine lettuce or grape leaves to line serving bowl (optional) Preparation: Soak bulghur in cold water for 1 ½ to 2 hours until soft. Squeeze out excess water from bulghur using hands or paper towel Combine all ingredients except for salt, pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil. Line serving bowl with grape leaves or romaine lettuce, add salad. Sprinkle olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper on top. Chill in refrigerator for two hours before serving, in order to let the flavors combine.
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