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contents :: contributors Shelly Spence :: Owner/Publisher shelly@imagesaz.com :: 623-341-8221

Meet the Wagner Family

High School Sports :: BCHS Fall Highlights

22 Youth :: Zachary Fitzgerald 24 Community 38

ProMusica Arizona

Pedaling to Bartlett Lake

Adopt a Family for Christmas

Anthem Business Holiday Celebration

No Christmas Tree

Sam Fox :: Homegrown Restauranteur

2012 Holiday Services

Lighting Up the Night

Dining Guide

Marketplace

Local Index

82 Recipe :: Fudge

Annis Pepion Scott :: Editor Stephanie Maher Palenque :: Contributing Writer Amanda Christmann Larson :: Contributing Writer Donna Kublin :: Contributing Writer Paula Theotocatos :: Contributing Writer Jenny Brooks :: Contributing Writer Nigel Spence :: Contributing Writer Lynsi Freitag :: Contributing Writer Ro Logrippo :: Contributing Writer Pogue Photography :: Photographer Mike Spinelli :: Photographer Meaghan’s Dream :: Graphic Artist Jeff Penzone :: Advertising Consultant jeff@imagesaz.com :: 623-341-0123

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feature staff bio Lynsi Freitag is our newest contributing writer at ImagesAZ. She knew she wanted to be a writer at the age of 10 when she set her eyes on her mom’s dusty old typewriter and fell in love. She spent many hours creating short stories on that machine; stories that are tucked away in a box somewhere and are probably very brilliant and not at all embarrassing. She earned a bachelor’s degree in English and a master’s degree in liberal studies and spent 10 years in various marketing and communications roles utilizing her writing skills to manage and edit a magazine, copy edit for the Los Angeles Times, and write speeches for top management executives. For the last two years, she has been freelance writing while staying at home with her 1- and 3-year old daughters.

Lynsi Freitag

Contributing writer

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Having moved to the Valley when she was seven years old, Lynsi considers Phoenix “home” and enjoys all the natural scenery the state offers. She and her husband enjoy hiking with their daughters on the weekends and she is currently training for the Phoenix Marathon in March, 2013.

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welcome I

tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that time of year! No matter where I go in the North Valley, holiday cheer puts

a smile on my face. Smiles and kindness, tinsel and lights make daily chores fun and exciting. The energy is in the air! During the holidays, we are surrounded by even more beauty in our community, and so much to be thankful for. From the twinkle of tree lights shining through windows to the beauty of individuals sharing their passions for all of us to enjoy, the foothills are an even more special place to be during the holiday season. As another year comes to an end, our ImagesAZ family wishes you and yours a new year full of health, happiness and joy, and may 2013 be filled with peace. Happy holidays! Shelly Spence ImagesAZ Magazine Owner/Publisher 623-341-8221

No Christmas Tree... No Christmas Tree Photo by Mike Spinelli P. 50

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Meet the

Wagner Family

Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque Photographer Pogue Photography

household of faith

sat in the Wagners’ living room staring down at the tiniest speck of a seed that Steve Wagner had placed in my upturned palm. In fact, it was so tiny that I thought I had lost it for a moment. “Do you know what that is?” he asked. Seeing my confusion, he explained, “It is a mustard seed. All the faith that we ever need is the faith of a mustard seed. With that, you can move mountains.” Steve was referring to Bible verse Matthew 17:20: “… Amen, I say to you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible to you.” The seed, given to him by Anthem resident Steve Maderos, has become a symbol of the Wagner family’s faith and hope.

We’ll build a household of faith that together we can make. And when the strong winds blow it won’t fall down. Household of Faith 8

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Just over a year ago, an ashen-faced doctor gave the Wagner family devastating news that would forever change their lives. Just as the seed is tiny, so was the hope they were handed when the doctor delivered news that not only was their vivacious, beautiful daughter Katie in stage four of a cancer called rhabdomyosarcoma, but that it had spread throughout her abdomen and several parts of her body. It is estimated that only five children in every million have this type of cancer. What followed was as rare as the diagnosis itself: after being handed a dismal prognosis, followed by a harrowing year of chemotherapy with effects so severe that it sometimes hampered Katie’s ability to walk, talk and eat, doctors have now determined she has no evidence of cancer in her body. Indeed, a speck of faith can move mountains.

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The ordeal played out in a very public way, with a great deal of love, support and encouragement from an amazing community. However, at the end of the day, it has been the Wagner family: Dad, Steve; Mom, Jacque; and children Chase, Katie and Brett, whose lives have been forever changed. Now, they can begin to move forward, figuring out what their “new normal” is together as a family, knowing that it is all in God’s great plan. When Steve and Jacque danced to their wedding song, Household of Faith, 21 years ago, they could never have known how much faith they would one day need to put one foot in front of the other and courageously move forward as a family. Steve, an Arizona native, and Jacque, who moved to Arizona from the Midwest, met at Palmcroft Baptist Church more than 21 years ago. Steve took Jacque to Pinnacle Peak Patio, then to the racetrack for their first date. He sealed the deal when he bought her a rose on the way home. By the time he was ready to make a surprise wedding proposal on December 23, the following year, the date of his parents’ 40th wedding anniversary, she knew she wanted to spend the rest of her life with him. Industrious Steve was a homeowner at the age of 22. Jacque

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was impressed, but knew that the house was lacking a woman’s touch. “When you walked into the home, there was a pool table front and center. It was a bachelor’s pad through and through!” Nevertheless, the newlyweds made their home there for the first eight years of their marriage. After prodding from brother-in-law Fred Struss, who was also an employee of the developer and the first homeowner in Anthem, the family checked out plans for the new community and liked what they learned. Soon, Chase, five, and Katie, three, moved with Steve and Jacque into their newly built house, which they still call home today. Soon after, Brett was born. The family became part of the unflappable community of pioneering residents in Anthem. Chase enrolled as the very first student of Anthem School, and Steve continued working with his father at their business, Manna Painting, and is now the head of the painting division of Stone Canyon Construction. They built happy lives in the community, and enjoyed Anthem and all that it has grown to be. Eldest son Chase graduated from Boulder Creek High School last year, and was offered a scholarship to play baseball at Glendale Community College, where he plans to study fire science. His love for both his brother

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and sister is evident in his eyes. Chase and Brett were wrestling on the floor the night that I visited, as brothers sometimes do. Katie is a sweet, smart young woman who lights up the room with her smile. She describes herself as “shy” and “normal” and has been surprised by the attention that her diagnosis attracted. Katie works with a homebound teacher, and goes into class after school for certain subjects. “My friends tell me how lucky I am to study from home, but I would much rather be back in school with all of my friends and classmates,” she noted. She looks forward to returning to a traditional schedule so that she can be “normal” again. She is also looking forward to a future that includes missionary work. Brett is a fifth grader at Anthem School, where he loves his teacher and his friends. He enjoys anything sportsrelated. His current favorite sport is baseball, although he likes many, and he plays in Anthem’s High Desert Little League. He has great respect and admiration for his big brother and strives to be just like him. The Wagner family is not sure of much at this point, but they know that God is using them for a purpose. Jacque shared, “At the beginning of this journey, we never would have imagined the number of lives that have been changed through this.” Steve added, “For the first time in my life, there was a problem that I couldn’t just fix. I couldn’t just go get a side job and fix it. This couldn’t be fixed. I realized then that God has been preparing us our whole lives.” Katie agreed. “When I was first diagnosed, I felt at peace. I knew that God had a plan for me.” It is evident that Katie has already begun her work as a missionary, as she has touched lives in every corner of the globe from her hospital bed. Her mission field is much larger than she ever could have realized a year ago. She has summoned courage to face public speaking, such as a recent engagement where she had to speak to more than 1,500 people. “I had no idea that it would be that many people!” she explained.

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Part of the change Katie has affected is through the Phoenix Children’s Hospital fundraising candlelight walk, Ignite Hope. The idea for the program started as an ember one evening as she sat at her window and watched in surprised delight as about 300 students in the field across from her window held a candlelight vigil and prayed for her. Katie explained, “Two students who I didn’t know from another high school said that they felt called to organize the vigil. It meant a lot to me to know that I had this support early on.” Ignite Hope will now be a yearly event hosted by Phoenix Children’s Hospital and Christ’s Church of the Valley. There will be an ambassador chosen to lead the event each year, and Katie will be the inaugural ambassador this year. The family is also looking forward to what promises to be a wonderful vacation, courtesy of the Make a Wish Foundation. When Katie was possibly her sickest, as she went through what is referred to as “red devil chemo,” foundation representatives visited her at home. Katie made her wish known. Katie recalls, “I had sores in my mouth, and I couldn’t speak or eat. My hands were burned from the inside out. So I sat here, with my palms upturned and spoke through my mom.” Katie’s wish was to go on a family cruise to the Caribbean, the family’s first cruise ever. She chose to wait to take the cruise until she was completely done with chemotherapy and feeling better. Thankfully, that should be before Christmas this year. An amazing Christmas present, indeed. At this point, the Wagner family is taking things not one day at a time, but one moment at a time. Jacque noted, “It is almost too overwhelming to think too far into the future.” Steve agreed, and explained how his entire perspective on life has shifted, “Now, when I see people racing in their cars, cutting each other off, I think to myself, ‘What could possibly be that important? How much of a rush could they be in?’” The Wagner family has hit some of their lowest points, but along with family, friends, and the community, they have hit some of their highest high points, too. They are now looking forward to some “normal” time, whatever shape that may take in the future. One thing is for sure, as long as they have even one mustard seed of faith, they will be okay.

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Sports

Writer Nigel Spence

The fall season of high school sports has come to a conclusion, and many Boulder Creek Jaguar athletes are celebrating success. The school competed in the newly configured Division I, Section III for the second straight year, pitting itself against some of the strongest athletic schools in the state. Across the board, Jags athletes and coaches have recognized the increased intensity of playing in Division I versus the old 5A Division II. The results this season demonstrate that Boulder Creek is climbing toward the top echelon of athletic programs in the state.

Swimming

The girls’ swim team completed arguably their most successful season at the Arizona State Swimming Championships, November 2 and 3. After collecting the regional title under the guidance of first-year head coach Scott Newell, the team not only qualified, but also placed all three of the girls’ relay teams in the top 16 in the state. This feat helped earn points for the overall team competition and also demonstrated the depth of the roster. Paige Grimes, Annika Ames, Madison Kemnitz and Holly Kolkebeck took the 4 x 50 freestyle relay team to a 10th place finish in the state with a time of 1:42.72. The 4 x 50-yd medley relay team finished 11th, and the 4 x 100-yd freestyle relay team finished 13th. “Our 4 x 100-yd freestyle relay team that finished 13th is made up of a junior, two sophomores and a freshman,” said Coach Newell. “Not only did we achieve a lot this year, but we are in a very good spot going forward.”

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The Kolkebeck sisters, Holly and Krista, were an integral part of the team’s success in 2012. Holly, a senior captain, was instrumental to the team’s success both in and out of the pool. At practices, bus rides and meets, Holly cheered, motivated and explained the team concept to the younger swimmers. She set up a team Facebook page, keeping members focused on upcoming meets. But the leadership role was never a distraction to her individual performance. In the pool she finished 10th in the 100-yd breaststroke at the state championships, the highest individual finish of any Boulder Creek swimmer. While Holly helps the team out of the pool, Krista Kolkebeck is more of an actions-speak-louder-thanwords leader on the team. “Krista gets into the pool at practice and swims hard for the whole two hours every day. She never sits one out, and she never complains. She is more of an in-the-pool leader,” acknowledged Coach Newell. Krista’s hard work in the pool led to her placing 14th at the state championships in the 100-yd freestyle and saw her anchor two of the three relay teams. Often her fast finishing final leg saw the relay team jump a couple of places toward the end of races. Two freshman girls qualified for the state championships in individual events: Emily Martin in the 100-yd breaststroke, and Madison Kemnitz in the 100-yd butterfly. Martin narrowly missed the finals, finishing 17th overall, but was the second fastest freshman in the event. Kemnitz finished 27th in the butterfly, with only four freshmen finishing in front of her. Two boys qualified for the state championships: junior Trey Watmore and senior Kevin Moore. Watmore qualified for two events, the 200-yd individual medley and the 100-yd breaststroke, narrowly missing the finals in each event. Kevin Moore completed his high school swimming days by finishing in a dead-heat in the B-final of the 100-yd butterfly. His result of tied 9th gave the boys’ team the only recorded points.

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Cross Country

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seasons with high finishes at the state championships. The boys’

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The boys’ and girls’ cross country teams capped off incredible team, led by senior Jake Prickett, finished in 5th place, making the boys’ cross country team the highest placed of any Boulder Creek team this fall. The girls’ team finished in 13th place. Jake Prickett covered the 3.1-mile course in 16:29.28 and was closely followed by junior Alex Nova, just two places and seven seconds behind. Luke Meyer, who did not compete at the state championship his freshman year, turned in an impressive performance, placing third on the team in a time of 17:00.83. Austin Galeazzo, Aron Kirkendoll, Jeremy Knorr and Cameron Feifer also contributed to the team. The girls’ team was led by Taylor Cunningham, a senior who competed in cross country for the first time this season. Cunningham finished the 3.1-mile course in 20:02.42, 27th in the state. Fellow seniors Brooke Binns and Alissa Hazine followed closely behind Cunningham with Megan Jacoby, Caitlyn Herrington, Cierra Clement and Jessica Anderson rounding out the team. Coach Andrea Williams posted on the team Facebook page: “Very proud of our teams today. Boys 5th and Girls 13th. Both teams out-performed their ranking going into today and beat teams we

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to coach BC!”

The boys’ golf team placed 6th at the state championship held at Aguila Golf Course, October 29 and 30. Senior Alec Bone led the team with rounds of 71-72, tying for 10th place. Alec’s twin brother Brenden finished tied 25th, with rounds of 72-76. Cooper Langston scored 79-73; Spencer McGrath, 75-81; and Riley Schank scored 81-79 to round out the team. Alec and Brenden Bone both had outstanding senior seasons. Both have committed to play golf at the next level in Colorado. Alec, who shot a Boulder Creek record 63 during the Aguila Invite will play for Coach Christian Newton at Colorado State University in Fort Collins. Brenden, who won the Antigua National High School Invitational at McCormick Ranch, will attend the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. The golf team was lucky enough to have the use of the Anthem Golf and Country Club throughout the season. Coach Kopas and the players are thankful to the members for allowing them the opportunity to practice at such a wonderful facility. Congratulations to the Boulder Creek High School fall teams, players and coaches.

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Youth

Zachary Fitzgerald:

Music to our ears Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque

Call him the music man, call him Anthem’s biggest band geek, but whatever you do, don’t call him late for band practice! Back during Zachary Fitzgerald’s fourth grade days at Gavilan Peak School, he attended a try-an-instrument assembly, picked up the alto sax, and the rest, as they say, is history. Since then Zachary, now a senior at Boulder Creek High School, has mastered the oboe, English horn, alto sax and piano, and he takes voice lessons. He brought pride and honor to his school when he became only the second person at Boulder Creek High School to qualify for All State Honor Choir. He also earned second chair bass for State Show Choir this year. Closer to home, he serves as drum major for Boulder Creek High School and he is the principal oboist for the newly formed North Valley Symphony Orchestra (NVSO). He has begun to teach music lessons on the side in order to help fund his musical education. Zach’s instructors include accomplished music professionals David Duarte, Dr. Kunz and Dr. Mary Sue Hyatt. No music student is an island, and without the help of his instructors and mentors, Zach admits he would not be where he is right now. “In addition to my current instructors, there have been many people who have encouraged and mentored me, including Mr. Douglas who boosted my confidence in singing and by running a great choir program and Mr. Hart who has given me multiple opportunities to shine and begin my musical career,” he shares. It has been a great investment of time and money for Zachary and his family, but one they hope will pay off. All indications are that it will. Zachary has already won a small scholarship from Upscale Singers Vocal Competition in Cave Creek.

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Recently, he traveled to the University of Oregon and had music lessons with campus faculty there. According to his mother Janet, they went very well. Zach is hoping to attend the university and major in music education. He plans on pursuing more scholarships to make his educational dreams a reality. His long-term goals include teaching music and band in the elementary or secondary level. Corinne Grant, principal clarinetist and woodwind director of North Valley Symphony Orchestra shared, “Zach is an amazing young musician. He plays oboe and English horn in NVSO and is a pleasure to have in my woodwind section. The music we perform is very difficult and requires a lot of practice outside of our rehearsal time. Zach is always well prepared. Simply stated, Zach is amazing.” Zach will be a featured soloist at the NVSO concert, Opening Overtures, December 1 at 7 p.m. at North Canyon High School Performing Arts Center (1700 E. Union Hills, Phoenix). Zach’s talent is no surprise to members of the Fitzgerald family. His aunts, Janet’s sisters, were in a band in Liverpool, England, and many of his cousins are musical. Zach’s brother is currently a musician in Canada. Both Zach and Janet attribute his success to perseverance, hard work, and a decision he made about the direction of his life a few years ago. Zach had been playing basketball and trying to keep up with band practice, and he made the decision to throw himself into his music. His parents are proud of his choice. “As soon as he made that choice, many doors opened up for him. He was on the fence, which is not a good place to be. Nothing gets accomplished by sitting on the fence,” Janet says. Zach is definitely not on the fence now, and music enthusiasts all over the Valley are thankful. We wish him many years of sweet music ahead! Decem b er 2 0 1 2

Our Community Grace North Luminaria Kit Sale

Grace North Church invites Anthem residents, friends and neighbors to light up the community on Christmas Eve with this fun and memorable tradition. The church has packaged together luminaria kits that contain enough tea lights, sand and bags for 16 luminarias. These kits are only $6 each, and can be delivered to your home. Order now through December 23. To order your luminaria kit, visit the website, send an e-mail or call the number below. All orders will be delivered on December 23. www.gracenorth.com luminaria@gracenorth.com 623-551-0007

Anthem Prep/Archway Moving to Cross of Christ Church

Anthem Prep and Archway Anthem have secured a new campus home for next year and the coming years. Administrators will be entering into a longterm lease with Cross of Christ Church for their beautiful campus at 39808 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway beginning in July. This location, including spacious classrooms, large hallways, a fullsized gymnasium, a covered playground, outdoor basketball courts and a turf practice field, promises to improve the daily lives of Anthem Prep and Archway students and teachers and help unlock the full potential of the academy. The 57,000 sq. ft. campus will also allow for the eventual expansion of our primary grades into a full K – 5 Archway program, and at full growth will serve over 700 students in grades K – 12. Anthem Prep and Archway Anthem are excited about the possibility of expanding to a full K-12 program, and have applied to the State Board of Charter Schools to add Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades in time for the 2013 – 14 school year. We hope to have more news regarding grades K – 2 by February 2013. For incoming 3rd – 12th grade students who are interested in attending Anthem Prep and Archway Anthem, open enrollment for the 2013 – 14 school year will run Nov. 19 – Dec. 2. If you know of other families who would be interested in attending Anthem Prep and Archway Anthem for the 2013 – 14 school year, please encourage them to sign up for our e-mail interest list so they can stay up to date on information and events. www.greatheartsaz.org

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DECEMBEr 6–JAnuAry 6

MIM in December

The holiday season is upon us and MIM has a robust schedule of events in December to help guests celebrate. This year marks MIM’s first Holiday World Tour, which is a celebration of the season for the entire family. MIM will present live holiday entertainment by local professional musicians and talented students, one-ofa-kind gifts in the museum store, seasonal decorations adorning the museum’s El Rio hallway, and holidaythemed menus and treats available for purchase in the Café at MIM. In addition, multiple world-renowned artists will appear in the MIM Music Theater throughout the month of December. Sights and sounds of annual winter traditions from around the world will be celebrated including Divali (India), St. Nicholas Day (Netherlands), community caroling (Ukraine), Winter Solstice (China), Junkanoo (Bahamas), as well as several others. Aside from cultural displays interpreted through numerous decorated trees, video monitors throughout the museum galleries will showcase regional traditions including songs, musical instruments, dance, and family celebrations. MIM is located at 4725 E. Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix. Hours are: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Thursdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sundays 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. General admission is $18; Teens (ages 13 – 19) $14; Children (ages 4 – 12) $10; Children 3 and under are free. Please note, the museum will be closed Christmas Day.

Celebrate sights and sounds of winter traditions from around the world. Bring your family to MIM to enjoy live entertainment, shop for one-of-a-kind gifts, savor holiday-themed menu items, and attend a holiday concert at the MIM Music Theater. View the complete event schedule at MIM.org.

Sunday, December 9 | 7:00 p.m. A Holiday Jazz Celebration with Marty Ashby and Friends December 10 & 11 | 7:00 p.m. An Irish Christmas in America Sunday, December 16 | 6:00 & 8:00 p.m. Preservation Hall Jazz Band’s Creole Christmas

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Friday, December 21 | 7:00 p.m. Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks: Holidaze in Hicksville

Eco-friendly Anthem Mom Invents Smartkin

To purchase tickets, visit MIM.org.

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their way into lunch boxes and on dinner tables making meal time fun and enjoyable. The recyclable products are great for everyday use including meals at home, in school lunch boxes, on a picnic, at a sporting event, or for a birthday party. The 100 percent cotton cloth napkins and other products are made of ecofriendly blended fabrics and are available in an array of fun patterns for kids and adults to enjoy. “One person on average throws away 8 - 12 pieces of paper products a day,” Brasfield explains. “Smartkin was created as a fun and easy way to go green, reduce paper waste, and save money.” Smartkin also gives back by donating a portion of sales to two charities, The Mountains of Sound Greenway Trust and the Juvenile Diabetes Research for a Cure (JDRF). www.smartkin.net

Local Methodists Welcome New Pastor

The congregation of Pioneer United Methodist Church has eagerly welcomed Pastor Laura O’Neil to their ministry. Pastor Laura is well-versed in the history of cultural changes that have affected the modern Christian church. She brings an exciting new perspective to ministry. Her rich experience in contemporary society has been expressed in education and social services as well as in diverse types of churches. Pastor Laura has previously served at Cottonwood UMC (a 100 year old church), Desert Mission UMC (new church), Lakes UMC (senior church,) Crossroads UMC (inner city church), as well as churches in Kansas, Montana, and Colorado. When asked about her vision for ministry, Pastor Laura sees the church as an open fellowship, and wants to open the experience of God to all who search for it. She said “Our opportunity as worshipping Christians is to experience God through song, prayer, scripture, word, and evangelism.” Pioneer United Methodists meet for worship at the Sunrise Elementary School in Tramonto at 10 a.m. Sundays. www.pioneerumcaz.org

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Anthem Veterans Memorial Best Engineering Project in Arizona

The Anthem Veterans Memorial (AVM) can add a third commendation in its inaugural year to its growing list of recognitions as one of Arizona’s most notable tributes to our nation’s veterans. Memorial committee and community council have accepted the American Consulting Engineers Companies (ACEC) 2012 Grand Award for “Best Engineering and Environmental Consulting Project.” Seventeen projects were advanced for awards of honor. Four were granted the ACEC Grand Award status. The Anthem Veterans Memorial project was selected as one of the four that represent the best engineering and environmental consulting projects in Arizona for 2012. To date, the Anthem Veterans Memorial has received the following honors and awards: • ACEC 2012 Grand Award – Best Engineering and Environmental Consulting Project • Arizona Public Works Project of the Year Award 2012 – Arizona Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) • Historic Marker Designation 2012 – Arizona Historical Society The memorial’s five pillars represent the unity of the five branches of the United States military, serving steadfast together. They are staggered in size and the military seal placements on each pillar are based upon the Department of Defense prescribed precedence. At precisely 11:11 a.m. each Veterans Day, the shadows of the memorial pillars align to cast one, long shadow. The sunlight projecting through the openings in the pillars illuminate the mosaic of the Great Seal of the United States at its base. On November 11, 2011, the Anthem Veterans Memorial site was dedicated to the Anthem community as a monument to honor the service and sacrifice of our country’s armed forces. This pillar of pride provides a place of honor and reflection for veterans, their family and friends, and those who desire to show their respects to those service men and women who have and continue to courageously serve our county. www.acecaz.org/awards www.onlineatanthem.com

November 23 – December 23 Andrew Z brings Christmas Glee with 30 Days of Giving

In 2009, Andrew Z of Andrew Z Fine Jewelry and Diamonds and his wife Beth unveiled a plot to give away a gift a day for 30 days to their friends and neighbors within their community. The pair strategically placed gifts every day between Thanksgiving and Christmas attached with a note, describing their well wishes to the finder, and if that finder were in a position to forward their act of kindness, they would be most appreciative. The stories that came back to the store filled their hearts with joy and this community-wide treasure hunt has become an anticipated annual event. This year, Andrew and Beth will once again be participating in the “Gift a Day” event, and will be placing clues on the Andrew Z Facebook page. Andrew and Beth hope residents will enjoy participating in their event as much as they enjoy putting it together. They wish the treasure hunters the

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very best this year and hope to hear more stories of fortunate finders being able to forward the kindness and goodwill. They also wish to extend a happy and safe holiday season to all, and offer their store as a place to find the perfect gift this holiday season. www.facebook.com/andrewzdiamonds

December 1 Young Rembrandts Drawing Classes at Pioneer Living History Museum

Pioneer Living History Museum is pleased to announce it will offer a Young Rembrandts drawing class Dec. 1 for elementary school children ages 6 – 12. Young Rembrandts is an acclaimed, step-by-step drawing program with an original, innovative art curriculum developed by a team of educators and artists. In each class, students will learn about our Southwestern culture as they have fun drawing. Students will have an amazing drawing to take home – suitable for framing! Take advantage of this unique opportunity and save on admission as well. Pre-registration is required as spaces are limited and a minimum number of students is required to hold the class. Register by the Thursday preceding the class. Parents will get a confirmation on Friday preceding the class. Admission to Pioneer Living History Museum and free gunfight show are included in registration cost. Plan to stick around and enjoy a great homestyle meal at Chuckwagon, the new restaurant at Pioneer! Class is from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. A parent is welcome to stay with child during class and participate if they wish. The parent is required to stay on the museum premises. Cost is $15, which includes class and admission to Pioneer village for one child and one parent. Free gunfight show will follow. To register, visit www.youngrembrandts.com/find-a-class and enter the zip code 85086. www.pioneeraz.org www.youngrembrandts.com

December 1 North Valley Symphony Orchestra Inaugural Concert “Opening Overtures”

Join 45 young North Valley Symphony Orchestra musicians from the North Valley in their inaugural concert, Opening Overtures 7 p.m. Dec. 1

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at North Canyon High School Performing Arts Center. In addition to the North Valley Symphony Orchestra, the event will feature North Valley Symphonettes and North Valley Youth Orchestra, with young players ages 12-19. Enjoy their rousing renditions of Overture to Nabucco, Overture to a Shakespeare Ode, Overture to William Tell, and Moonlight Tango. “This first concert will provide the North Valley community a chance to see the camaraderie a community symphony orchestra offers, not only for the youth, but for players of all ages,” says founding NVSO Music Director, Kevin Kozacek. “It’s truly a multigenerational event that our community won’t want to miss.” Youth directors are Bob and Murilou Chilman, Anne Phelan and Kathy Chesser. They encourage middle school through high school string players to come join in the fun. Rehearsals are Monday afternoons, 4:30 – 6 p.m. Membership dues are $50 per semester, or $100 for the entire season. Tickets are $5 each. conductor@northvalleysymphony.org www.northvalleysymphony.org

December 5 Davies Family Christmas Show at St. Rose Prepared to be transported into the Christmas season when you attend the Davies Family Christmas Show, featuring all the great Christmas carols sung by members of the Three Tenors, the Davies Family, and a full choir and band. There will also be one very special surprise guest in attendance! Hint: He will share a Christmas story and be decked out in red!

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December 7 Holiday in the Park

Join family, friends and neighbors at the Anthem Community Park Friday, Dec. 7 to celebrate all the joyous season has to offer. The park will be aglow with festive lights and ornaments, including 300 luminaries lining the paths, and activities that will put kids of all ages in the holiday spirit. Create multi-cultural holiday-themed crafts, listen to holiday carols sung by members of Musical Theater of Anthem (MTA), ride the Anthem Polar Express at Daisy Mountain Railroad, sip hot chocolate while enjoying holiday sweets and treats and take pictures with the jolly man himself, Santa Claus. Tickets are $29 for a family of four plus $5 for each additional child; $15 per couple; or $9 per individual, adult or child. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the ACC Community Center, or at the gate. 623-879-3011 www.onlineatanthem.com

December 7 – 9 Fifth Annual Carefree Christmas Festival Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!

The Town of Carefree will host the Fifth Annual Carefree Christmas Festival Dec. 7 – 9. The three-day holiday event has grown to become one of the largest Christmas events in the Valley. Nearly 30,000 revelers are expected to attend and enjoy an electric light parade, fireworks, real snow, live music, carolers, a Christmas gift and food market and more. All events are family friendly, free and open to the public. The Carefree Christmas Gift Market will take place throughout the weekend and will showcase more than 100 gift vendors offering a wide array of holiday gift shopping options and seasonal food and drink favorites. Much of it is locally sourced, created and designed. You won’t want to miss the Electric Light Parade at 6 p.m. Dec. 8 emceed by ABC15 meteorologist Rich Dahlquist, featuring more than 60 lighted entries. At approximately 8 p.m., immediately following the parade, be treated to the holiday fireworks extravaganza. Parade attendees are encouraged to arrive early and bring lawn chairs to get a prime viewing spot. Real snow, a real treat for most Arizonans, and Santa are the highlights of the Kids’ Zone at the festival. More than 25 tons of snow, a snow slide, bounce house and other activities are available for children of all ages. Santa will be available for photos throughout the event. Additional activities include a Friday night holiday street party with DJ Sarah Birkett from 5 – 9 p.m., the Main Event Swing Time Band from 3:30 – 7 p.m. on Sunday, and other free concerts, a pet parade, caroling, horse-drawn carriage rides, a North Pole mailbox throughout the weekend. Celebrate with your furriest loved ones at the Sunday Pet Parade Dec. 9, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., and animal adoptions, a doggie market and free pet photos with Santa. Attendees are encouraged to bring their pets dressed up in their holiday finest.

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Hours for the Carefree Christmas Festival are 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday. The fun-filled weekend will take place along Easy Street in downtown Carefree. www.carefreechristmasfestival.com

December 8 Holiday Extravaganza with Santa and Mrs. Claus

Girl Scout Troop 2422 hopes your “nice” list is longer than your “naughty” list! Join the troop in celebrating the holiday spirit Dec. 8 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Holiday Extravaganza with Santa and Mrs. Claus! The season’s most famous missus will debut with the elves from 9 – 11:40 a.m. with storytelling, sing-alongs, hot chocolate and cookies. From 9:35 – 11:25, bring your own camera for pictures with Santa, plus enjoy crafts, a cake walk, face painting, balloon animals and Christmas music. The event is free. Bring a non-perishable food item to donate to a local food bank in exchange for the fun you’re sure to enjoy. Each can or item donated earns the donor a raffle ticket. Drawings will be held throughout the morning for fun gifts for children and adults alike. Join Santa and company at the Safeway Plaza, Suite 119, Saturday, Dec. 8. The event is free with non-perishable food item donation.

December 8 An Army Wife: Koelling to Speak at DAR

The Ocotillo Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) welcome DAR state regent Danna Spence Koelling for a special program, An Army Wife, Saturday, Dec. 8 at 9:35 a.m. at the Outlets at Anthem community room, located in Suite 435. DAR is open to any woman 18 years or older, regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution. Join the DAR by documenting lineage to an ancestor, either male or female, who materially aided in the cause of American independence

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through military, civil or patriotic service. DAR volunteers in chapters throughout the country can provide guidance and assistance with the application process from your first step into the world of genealogy to finding that last remaining piece of your family puzzle. The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in 1890 to promote patriotism, preserve American History and support better education for our nation’s children. Its members are descended from the patriots who won American Independence during the Revolutionary War. With more than 172,000 members in approximately 3,000 chapters worldwide, DAR is one of the world’s largest and most active service organizations. www.ocotillo.arizonadar.org 623-551-3764

December 10 Dance It Off for Autism

Dance It Off for Autism at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 10 at the new Dance It Off fitness and dance studio, 42211 N. 41st Drive in Phoenix, next to the Anthem Ray’s Pizza. Join the fun in your favorite 1980s workout wear, then rock it Flashdance-style with a great cardio dance class. The cost is $5, and proceeds go to the Southwest Autistic Research and Resource Center. If you’re looking for a fun way to burn off your holiday pounds, Dance It Off just might do the trick. “Whether you want to lose weight, or if you just love to dance, Dance It Off is for you,” says owner Erica Webb. Dance It Off is a different kind of fitness studio that brings a fun night club atmosphere into your favorite workouts. They also offer unique classes, like freestyle dance for kids and choreographed dance cardio classes. “We have no mirrors and only strobe lights and lasers,” explains Webb. “Our workouts are meant to be fun and energetic, all while getting your burn on! All the dances have workouts incorporated right into them, and no experience is necessary. It’s okay to feel lost or behind because it is in the dark, so nobody needs to feel selfconscious.” Cardio dance class times are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m., 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Saturdays at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. Freestyle with Dezmond is held Tuesdays and Thursday from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. This class is for kids who want to learn to freestyle and feel good about themselves. Kids love it! Currently, they are learning the Duggy, the Jerk and the Cupid Shuffle. All ages are welcome.

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Classes are provided on a walk-in basis. Five classes for $30, one class for $8, or unlimited classes for $60. Beginning in January, Dance It Off is also Anthem’s only teen night club. On the first weekend of every month, Dance It Off brings in a DJ, drinks, snacks, club lights and break dancers. Security is provided. Friday nights are reserved for grades 6 – 8, and Saturday nights are high school nights. 623-512-8816 www.danceitoffanthem.com

December 13 Ladies’ Lounge Shopping Extravaganza

Ready to wine and dine and have a good time? Join Fellowship Church and Caepe School Dec. 13, 4 – 9 p.m. for Ladies’ Lounge, an upscale shopping event featuring a great variety of unique items from area artisans. Indulge in spa services, treat your soul to live music from Josh Isaac and Friends, warm up at a wine, coffee and tea bar, and enjoy a crepe bar, hosted by Elevate Coffee. The event will be held at Fellowship/Caepe School Performing Arts Center, 39905 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway in Anthem. Tickets are $10, and include a gift bag filled with valuable event coupons. Tickets are sold at the door. Babysitting is available. www.thecaepeschool.org 623-551-7808

December 13 – 15 MTA and DMDA Holiday Show

Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) and Dynamic Motion Dance Academy (DMDA) announce their upcoming holiday show, Selections from A Christmas Carol, December 13 – 15 in Anthem. Act I will be a concert-style performance with holiday favorites and new tunes as well. Act II be will the joint production with DMDA and will feature A Christmas Carol favorites with narration, dance, vocals, sets, costumes, and more! The Holiday Show is vocally directed by Jackie Hammond and Ginette Rossi, choreographed by DMDA’s Tiffany Rollins, and co-produced by Hammond and Rollins. Performances take place Dec. 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 15 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at MTA’s new performance space, 42323 N. Vision Way, Bldg. 2 in Anthem. Tickets may be purchased online and are $18 for adults. Students, seniors and children 12 and under are $15. www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org

December 14 Anthem Holiday Lights Contest

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It’s time for the 2012 Anthem Community Council’s holiday lights contest! This free community-wide contest invites every Anthem resident to decorate their homes with all the seasonal trimmings, illuminate their lights and submit their handiwork, or nominate a friend or neighbor, by Friday, December 14.

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Official judges will tour the neighborhoods for winners in the following categories: Classical Design, designated for creative lighting displays reflecting traditional holiday spirit, and Sights and Sounds of the Holidays, designated for displays with lights synched with music. A prize will be awarded to one winner in each category. Homes will be judged on creativity, originality and overall enthusiastic expression of the holiday spirit. Entries and nominations can be submitted to the Anthem Community Council office, located at 3701 W. Anthem Way, Ste. 102. Entries must be submitted prior to Friday, Dec. 14. www.onlineatanthem.com

December 15 Trek Women’s Demo Ride with the Vibe

Join Bicycle Vibe and Trek Women for a fun Saturday on a bike. Try out the new 2013 Trek Women bicycles so that you can put them on your wish list! This year’s bikes have some neat new features, and there’s no better way to decide what’s right for you until you take one for a spin. Meet at the Trek Women tents in the Sonoran Desert Preserve parking lot at 1901 W. Desert Vista Trail at 9 a.m. Dec. 15. To get the size and model you want to ride, contact Amber at Bicycle Vibe to reserve your ride. Demo bikes are limited so reserve now! There will be a road group ride led by Amber from Bicycle Vibe, and a mountain bike group ride led by Erin, Trek demo gal extraordinaire, leaving from the Sonoran Desert Preserve parking lot at 10 a.m. 623-582-3111 www.bicyclevibe.com amber@bicyclevibe.com

December 15 & 16 Celebrate a Joyous Noel! with ProMusica

ProMusica Arizona (PMAZ) has the perfect musical recipe to evoke the holiday spirit with their concert Joyous Noel! Dec. 15 and 16. Candlelight processionals, a celebrity narrator, a stage brimming with musicians performing favorite carols, beautiful visual effects, chimes, harps and even gentle will make the holiday extra special. Audiences raved about last year’s holiday performances, so artistic director Dr. Adam Stich has happily reprised the popular event with a few tweaks and new songs. Critically acclaimed author of the New York Times’ best-selling WINGS series, Aprilynn Pike is returning to narrate the traditional biblical Christmas story interspersed with glorious musical renditions of beloved carols, including First Noel, We Three Kings, Angels We Have Heard on High, March of the Kings, Silent Night, O Come All Ye Faithful, Baby Born a King, John Rutterʼs What Sweeter Music, Carol of the Bells, Ding Dong, Merrily on High and many more. Dr. Stich notes, “We want our audiences to have an immersive entertainment experience and feel like they have been to not only a concert but a spectacular event.” Joyous Noel! is family-friendly and the perfect for business or group entertainment options during the holidays.

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Performances of Joyous Noel! are Saturday, Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 16 at 4 p.m. at Boulder Creek High School Performing Arts Center, 40404 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway in Anthem. Ticket prices are $5 to $20. www.pmaz.org 623-889-7144

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December 26 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; January 12 Grace North Church Christmas Tree Pickup

Grace North Church will be picking up Christmas trees after the holiday season! For a $15 tax deductible contribution, they will come to your door and haul away your tree. Anthem pick up days are Dec. 26, Dec. 28, Dec. 29, Dec. 30, Jan. 5, Jan. 6, and Jan. 12, New River/ Tramonto/Desert Hills pick up days are Dec. 29 and Jan. 5. Happy Valley pick up days are Dec. 29 and Jan. 5. Pay $15 tax deductible contribution and secure your pickup date online at www.gracenorth.com. All proceeds to support aelife, the youth ministry of Grace North Church. 623-551-0007 www.gracenorth.com

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Celebrating its 10th anniversary season, ProMusica Arizona Chorale & Orchestra is poised to present a fabulous Christmas concert, Joyous Noel!, December 15 and 16 at Boulder Creek High School Performing Arts Center in Anthem. Beginning with a stirring overture, the program features a candlelight processional, a celebrity narrator, and a stage brimming with musicians performing favorite carols, beautiful visual effects and even gentle snowfall. Critically acclaimed author of New York Times best-selling WINGS series, Aprilynn Pike is returning to narrate the traditional biblical Christmas story, which is punctuated with glorious musical renditions of beloved carols as the story progresses. It is the perfect musical recipe to evoke the holiday spirit and is a fun and uplifting start to the Christmas season. Dr. Adam Stich, artistic director, notes, “We are using essentially the same format as last season for this concert, but have added new songs and some additional surprises.” Dr. Stich conducted last year’s concert and, since May 2012, has served as artistic director for PMAZ. In addition, he is also currently the director of choirs at Scottsdale Community College.

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Asked about his artistic vision for ProMusica, Dr. Stich explained that he wants the audience members to feel part of the process. He has instituted pre-concert talks, asked for audience feedback and is creating a concert-going experience that extends beyond quality music. “We want our audiences to have a complete entertainment experience and feel they have been to not only a musical concert but a spectacular event,” said Dr. Stich. In developing each concert program, Dr. Stich selects music for specific reasons and there is a shape to it. Rather than a “grocery list” program, he creates a cohesive experience: a storyline. Maintaining a high level of performance, he wants music with a high level of authenticity; music that will challenge top tier musicians, but remain audience-friendly. His vision for ProMusica is to create an extremely balanced and musical group. He is pleased with the orchestra and chorus, which have about 90 members combined, about half in each. He holds auditions year-round and is willing to hear people who are interested in performing. He is very excited about the performances so far this season. “The November concert, America the Beautiful, was a huge success. In addition to a concert in Anthem, we performed at

Camelback Bible Church, which has impeccable acoustics. It was electrifying.” Regular ProMusica concertgoers Donna and Jim Gloshen said, “The performance was a wonderful blend of exhilarating and touching music. We particularly enjoyed the fact that the chorale was on stage during the whole performance, and their numbers were interspersed with the orchestra’s numbers.” In addition to the Christmas celebration, Dr. Stich is looking forward to the concert in March. “We are especially excited about our March 23 concert at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Phoenix. The program features a very special guest performer who is an amazing talent. Celebrated violin virtuoso Elizabeth Pitcairn will perform in partnership with the legendary 1720 “Red Mendelssohn” Stradivarius, the 1990 Christie’s auction of which is said to have inspired the 1999 Academy Award-winning film, The Red Violin.” Pitcairn will also perform an intimate private concert the evening before as a fundraiser for ProMusica, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit multi-generational community choir and orchestra whose mission is to enrich the Phoenix North Valley community by sharing the joy of creating and experiencing fine music with its members and audiences.

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Saturday, December 15 at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, December 16 at 4:00 p.m. Boulder Creek High School Performing Arts Center 40404 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway in Anthem. Ticket prices: $5-$20. For tickets, www.pmaz.org or 623-889-7144. For more information about Aprilynne Pike, go to www.aprilynnepike.com.

Connie Campbell Henry, founding board member, past president and current board member mused about ProMusica Arizona Chorale & Orchestra being a 10-year-old organization. “To have weathered these past 10 years, to be surviving in a struggling economy while growing our artistry, audiences and organization is so gratifying. It is a testament to the heart and dedication of hundreds of volunteers, community contributors and performers over those times that made and continue to make it possible. As one of the founders of ProMusica, it is important to me that we’ve built an organization that will continue on beyond the original 17 members. Standing on stage during our November concert, I became very emotional. I saw new faces and many familiar faces in the audience and on stage. The total experience of creating that stirring live music with a whole stage full of people and having the audience so appreciative was simply exhilarating. I’m so excited about this season and the future of ProMusica.” Decem b er 2 0 1 2

Grueling Beauty: Pedaling to Bartlett Lake Writer Lynsi Freitag

Cyclists will often push themselves up a tough climb for the reward of an exhilarating descent.

Among road cyclists, the bike ride to Bartlett Lake is well known for its desert beauty, its marina break, and its grueling climbs. Cyclists will often push themselves up a tough climb for the reward of an exhilarating descent. This ride, however, is just the opposite. There are hills throughout the ride, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largely a lengthy decent into the marina where you can catch high speeds nearing 40 miles per hour. After cooling off at the marina and filling up your water bottles, be prepared for the hard climbs back out. It is not for the faint of heart. According to MapMyRide, the 40-mile ride includes 3,900 feet of climbing. You will need water. Lots. This isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a ride you want to do during the middle of the summer. But along with the tough workout, you get a lot of bonuses that come with the beauty of the North Scottsdale area. The road is very open with little traffic and the natural scenery is what you expect in the area: seas of saguaros, rolling hills and washes.

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Our cyclists started the bike route from the corner of Tom Darlington and followed Cave Creek Road. On the ride to the marina, they prepared for a three-mile decent to a creek bed. After flying down the windy downhill, they noted, “Your legs seem like molasses trying to fight the hill.” After the creek bed, they pedaled up a relatively tough 2.5-mile climb. At mile 7, there is a turnoff to another lake, Horseshoe Lake, but the road is not paved. Our cyclists stayed on the main paved road where they experienced a more gentle drop for 3.5 miles, followed by a short uphill and then a steady 4-mile decent to the lake. Again, it was easy for them to pick up speeds nearing 40 miles per hour, and one of the cyclists said his fingers were getting sore from braking. At the turn-around at Bartlett lake there is the marina, of course. During the summer months, cyclists take a swim in the lake to cool off. Our cyclists drank water and wondered how they were going to get back to their car. The ride back is grueling, but not impossible. A steady pace of 5 to 7 miles per hour will eventually get you to the top. It is a rewarding workout and an accomplishment to share with family and friends. Our cyclists’ legs were sore for a couple days but they both reported everything being worth the ride. If you have time, we recommend stopping at some of the nearby shops and restaurants. There are numerous options from Grotto Café, if you want a coffee to energize your aching body, or Big Earl’s Greasy Eats for those who worked up a bigger appetite.

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adopt a family for christmas Writer Paula Theotocatos Photographer Pogue Photography

“There, but for the Grace of God, go I.” This sentiment is one that often comes to mind whenever we start feeling too smug about our comfortable lives and that everything will remain perfect as long as we work hard and do all the right things. In the midst of the peacefulness and beauty of the surrounding Sonoran Desert, in towns that exude Disneyland-like, family-friendly perfection, it is hard to imagine that there are families here who are going through tough times. Life can change in an instant; jobs that once seemed so secure are now gone; illness and death cripple families’ income and well-being. It is comforting to know that a wonderful organization such as the Foothills Food Bank exists, especially now during the holiday season.

Foothills Food Bank Located in rustic Cave Creek, the Foothills Food Bank was founded in 1988 as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with the mission of providing food and necessities or financial assistance to families experiencing a crisis in their lives. The food bank assists families throughout the North Valley area, from Anthem and New River to North Scottsdale and Rio Verde.

Executive director Pam DiPietro tells us, “When I started to work at the food bank in 2002 we were seeing an average of 30 families a month. We now average 375 families a month. In 2008 was when it exploded. From January, 2008 until now, we have grown more than 213 percent, and we continue to grow.

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“We are seeing about 10 new families a month. Fortunately, some families no longer need our services so we are maintaining. The families that we see come from all walks of life. We service a large area and we have seen people from Desert Mountain, the Boulders, Rio Verde and all the way north to Black Canyon City and everything in between.”

Pam came to the Foothills Food Bank 10 years ago after a very full life of volunteer positions, including president of the Girl Scout Council, and also 20 years as business manager for her church in Illinois. She and her husband Peter have five grown children and six grandchildren.

“I love what I do, helping people,” Pam says. I am motivated by the fact that in a small way, I can make a difference and I am driven by that thought.”

People Like You and Me The financially strapped people who come to the food bank for assistance are a lot like you and me.

One day four years ago, an elegant woman of 72 came in to the food bank and it was assumed that she was there as a donor. But, as it turned out, this well-dressed woman in a St. John’s designer knit suit was a homeless widow, currently living in her Mercedes. She had recently lost her luxurious home in a wealthy neighborhood after suffering a severe financial loss to an investment swindler. The food bank was there to help her. Now 76, she lives on her meager Social Security income and the earnings she makes as a caregiver.

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One man, in his 50s, also living in a well-known neighborhood, had lost a job as an executive and could not find another in his field. He held off as long as he could, but finally came into the food bank for assistance. He will probably lose his home, but the food bank is there to help him along the way back.

A 57-year-old woman is completely homeless; she has no car, her husband is in prison, and she recently lost her apartment. She lives in the desert. She has a strong can-do attitude and is striving to get ahead. She recently found a dentist who gave her a bridge at no charge so she can be more presentable when she goes out looking for a job.

She is low-skilled so it will

be difficult for her to find employment. In the meantime, the food bank is there to help her obtain food. Local businesses have also let her use their rest rooms to clean up.

Adopt a Family The Adopt a Family holiday program started back in the 1980s when Cathie Rosenbaum,

her

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Nan

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Searle, and later Shirley Jones, saw a need to help families at Thanksgiving and Christmas time. “After the first year, we got some funding from the Foothills Community Foundation and it was a part of their program for several years until we joined the Foothills Food Bank,” Cathie says. “In the early years, we helped about 60 families; last year 225.” The program is now chaired by Cathie Rosenbaum and Robin Kilbane.

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“It is wonderful to see the children so excited and the parents are happy that their families will have a nice holiday with presents...”

of Carefree have helped in this regard by donating gift cards for turkeys), the Foothills Food Bank also gives out Christmas gifts through the Adopt a Family Program. Donors can be single givers, families or other groups who have a strong desire to share the happiness of the holiday season with another family. Donors are matched with clients and are given a wish list filled out by the client. Client families’ names are identified only by a number. Donors and clients rarely meet. Donors buy at least one gift for each person on the list, wrap it, put the presents in a black bag identified by the family number and bring it into the Foothills Community Foundation building. A festive Christmas party is held for the clients around the middle of December, complete with a visit from Santa and extra toys are distributed by Santa’s helpers, the men of the local fire departments.

“The items given can range from kitchen items to bathroom items and everything in between,” Pam shares. “It can be IT equipment … last year a single gentleman asked for a recliner and the donor was able to purchase one at a reasonable cost at the Kiwanis flea market. Donors have written checks to help get eye glasses for someone, and help a woman that had cancer by donating dollars to help pay some of her bills. An organization helped a family catch up on bills. I could go on and on with the kind of gifts people have received.

The donors are very generous.”

“It is wonderful to see the children so excited and the parents are happy that their families will have a nice holiday with presents,” Robin Kilbane adds. “I feel fortunate to be able to help make this project happen, as I feel so thankful to have a wonderful family, great friends and an abundant life.”

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Cathie said, “It is a great teaching tool for children to learn to give to others and it’s not just about receiving gifts. The receiving families are very appreciative and many write thank you notes.”

“The food bank is very proud of the fact that we are able to provide gifts for many families who would otherwise not have a very happy holiday,” Pam remarks. “We are also very proud that we are able to provide holiday dinners for all of our clients for Thanksgiving as well as Christmas.”

The Donors “The donors feel great about helping, especially in their community,” Robin shares. “There are many tennis and golf groups, garden clubs, church groups, civic organizations and neighborhoods that participate.”

One such group is the golf club group headed up by Laura Jones. Laura was already in the habit of donating food to the food bank when she received an email with information about Adopt a Family. Laura’s Friday golf group have an annual Christmas party at her

Foothills Food Bank Hours of Operation:

Mornings: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Afternoons: Thursdays and Fridays; 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (except third Thursday each month)

Evenings: Tuesdays & Thursdays; 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

*Care Club; First Wednesday and third Thursday each month.

*Care Club: Every 30 days clients can receive free dry goods and frozen foods, enough for nine meals. Available on the first Wednesday and third Thursday of each month. For a fee of $15 clients can obtain $50-$60 worth of food.

house, so she saw that as an opportunity for the golf members to adopt a family and give them gifts as part of their holiday celebration.

“This is an anonymous donor event so we have never had the chance to meet any of the families,” Laura says, “but you do begin to feel a relationship to the family that you have adopted as you shop for each individual participating. It’s so much fun when one of the family members has a love for arts and crafts or a specific sport and you find a great item that they really want.”

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“The women in my group are so generous. One of our ladies wraps packages like a professional and it is always fun to see her work. She takes an entire family and wraps each family member’s packages with a theme; the best was one little girl’s packages that were wrapped to look like a Santa, with a ribbon running down the front with buttons on it. We look forward to participating every year and appreciate all the hard work that the volunteers at Foothill Food Bank invest in making the holidays special for so

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many families.”

If you or your group of friends would like to participate in Adopt a Family for the holidays, contact Cathie Rosenbaum at nanacat66@ aol.com or Robin Kilbane at saguaro18@aol.com

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Anthem Business Holiday Celebration A Celebration for All! Get your party shoes out because it’s time for a community holiday party, and you’re invited!

The Anthem Community Council and Anthem North Gateway Chamber of Commerce are hosting a business networking reception December 5 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Anthem Golf and Country Club, Ironwood. This year is the first time the two dynamic community organizations and their expansive networks are coming together for one night of valuable networking. “This year marks the 10th anniversary for the Chamber, and we’re excited to celebrate the growth of the whole community,” said Eric Kilstrom, founder of the Anthem North Gateway Chamber of Commerce. “It’s important to also acknowledge that we couldn’t do this event without our sponsors, Anthem Community Council, the Carroll Law Firm, Epcor Water and Anthem Golf and Country Club. In addition to providing a community-wide networking opportunity, Anthem North Gateway business community will honor the nominees for its 2012 Business Person of the Year award and announce the winner at the upcoming annual holiday party. The nominees for Business Person of the Year are: Linda Rehwalt, realtor with RE/MAX Professionals; Lisa Jackson, certified public accountant and financial advisor with Whitman and Jackson CPAs; and Dave Newham, owner of Rayne of the North Valley. Chamber Contributor Jenny Brooks, Special to ImagesAZ

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Rehwalt was nominated for her commitment to support Anthem businesses as well as her extensive charitable involvement and donations to organizations such as We Care at Anthem, Children’s Miracle Network, Linda’s Wish, St. Mary’s Food Bank and a variety of youth athletic activities. “I’m very honored to be nominated for Small Business Person of the Year. Just being nominated is a wonderful feeling. ‘You get by giving’ has been my motto since I started my real estate business 16 years ago. Many realtors work tirelessly to strengthen the communities in which they live and work, as well as improve the lives of their neighbors. I’m very passionate about helping others in my community as well as my family members - it’s who I am. My hard work and the trust of my clients allow me the ability to give in many ways. I support Anthem businesses, and am proud of the many referrals we’ve made to those with whom we do business,” Rehwalt said.

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“I am very excited about being nominated Business Person of the Year. Being nominated Business Person of the Year is one of the most rewarding business accomplishments I could ask for. I have tried to work as hard as I could for the Anthem community ever since Marge and I first called it home. I will continue to do everything I can to support Anthem and all of its organizations. Thank you again for this amazing nomination,” Newham said. Jackson was nominated for being a “tireless advocate for charities” including those advocating for victims of Crohn’s disease, and for being a “reliable, highly ethical professional.” Jackson is president of the Southwest Chapter of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, supports We Care and provides pro-bono tax work for three Anthem PTAs, as well as other local charities. “This nomination makes me proud and honored to have earned the respect of my fellow business owners and peers. Anthem is a great community,” Jackson said.

The 2011 award was presented to Casey Cottrell, owner of Daisy Mountain Painting. Andrew Zychowski of Andrew Z Diamonds and Fine Jewelry in Anthem was the 2010 recipient. Fellow members of the Anthem North Gateway Chamber made the nominations for the Business Person of the Year. Nominees are required to be residents of the Anthem North Gateway area or own a business based in the area. Nominees must also demonstrate community involvement, innovation and business accomplishments. Admission to the holiday reception is free for the first two attendees from each business and includes a cash bar and appetizers, but you must RSVP. If you would like to attend the holiday reception, please RSVP by November 30 with the name of the business and guest names to Debbie Drotar at 602495-6483 or DDrotar@phoenixchamber. com. Dress for the party is cocktail attire.

Newham was nominated because of his reputation for running an honest and clean business as well as for volunteering his time and money to organizations such as Rotary Club. Newham is currently the Rotary Club president and is a familiar face at community events, including the recent Veterans parade and Anthem Days.

Enhance your business ... Network with fellow Chamber members. Please call Debbie Drotar to RSVP 602-495-6483. www.northgatewaychamber.org

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Looking back over my first 30 years of life, a Christmas tree always thrived where I lived. One year it seemed like the tallest tree in the forest because it had to be trimmed three times to fit in the stand. Another year, when celebrating on vacation in a hotel, our tree was so tiny you could have held it in your hand. My colorful clip earrings decorated it, by the way. But most years, the tree that found its way into our home stood 6 or 7 feet high, not counting the angel tree topper, which added a half dozen inches if you counted her halo. Had you told me in my first three decades of life that my following three would be treeless at Christmastime, I would have laughed at you. Who could fathom Yuletide at our place without the focal point of a big tree decorated to the hilt? Yet that’s exactly what has happened. Since 1984, no tree has been carried across our doorway to be laden with ornaments. Instead, we’ve learned to revel in an atmosphere with marvelous vignettes. It’s a tradition that we eagerly anticipate in our home and encourage others to try in theirs, more for creativity than ecology, I admit. It all began 28 years ago. That’s when my dear mom who loved the holidays became my late, great mom who would no longer be here to celebrate them. Her passing a few weeks shy of Christmas Day zapped all desire within me to be joyful. I couldn’t face a celebration during that year’s end, let alone a tree filled with ornaments, including several she had given me. That first year was rather austere during the holidays at our place, except for a front door wreath. But the next year, I was a bit more open to marking the Yule again so I added greenery to the staircase banister. By the third anniversary of a tree-less holiday setting, I started toying with other novel ways to decorate, minus a big pine in the living room. That aspect of the holiday never gained momentum again. I guess I was on a mission to prove that I didn’t need a tree to make my home festive. Not surprisingly, my husband didn’t balk at the idea of Christmas without a towering tree. After all, he always had to drag it up the stairs of our California 1930s Spanish-style home. Another bonus when we embraced this untraditional tradition: as holiday tree prices soared yearly, by not investing in one we were cutting back on Christmas expenses.

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Within a few years, the ornaments that had been in storage started resurfacing. On their own, they seemed to find a new home on both sides of the staircase, upstairs and down, clinging to additional garland added around each baluster. Eventually small white lights joined them, adding wondrous twinkling upstairs and down. As time kept passing, I got more and more into the mood of un-traditional decorating. There was no stopping me. I discovered many ways to get in the spirit of the season. Some ideas that I embraced: • Display your own childhood Christmas snapshots in small frames you already use. When the holiday is over, remove the snapshot and return to viewing the image it covered. • Fill an existing child-size toy chest or a small trunk with big but empty wrapped packages. Display the container partially open in a niche. Use metal garland to hang over the sides along with a few ornaments. • Use doll-size Dickens or other storybook characters to create winter scenes on your bookcase shelves. My collection of carolers comes to life with fake snow at their feet, and a forest of imitation undecorated trees behind them. Little lights strung all over help to show off these vignettes. • Create a manger scene in a low planter, using puddles of metal garland for figures to rest on. Tiny lights also add sparkle to this setting. • Fill a bowl on the coffee table or elsewhere with shiny multi-colored balls resting on clumps of tinsel or garland. Throw caution to the wind here. Like coloring outside the lines, toss the tinsel or garland so it drapes in haphazard fashion. After all, you can’t be too gaudy at holiday time. • Line up a procession of miniatures on the fireplace mantel or tile surround. • Buy or borrow a child’s holiday storybook. Place it on a chair in the hands of a small stuffed Santa or other festive toy character so it looks like it is being read. • Surround a statue with a string of lights so it assumes a different look. Do this to your exterior plants, even cactus, and create an altogether different landscape.

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SamFox Homegrown Restaurateur Dreamers are a dime a dozen. They are everywhere we look. Innovators – those who put their dreams into action and make them a reality, adding something new to the scene – are a little more difficult to find. Successful innovators, those who had the dream, made it a reality, and are truly successful in their ventures, are a rarity. Sam Fox is a homegrown, successful innovator and the dining landscape of the Southwest would not be the same without him. Fox is one of the nation’s most successful restaurateurs. His vision of creating entirely new restaurant experiences has led to the successful development of a menagerie of unique concepts across Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Nevada and Texas. His uncanny sense of what is “now” allows him to keep ahead of the curve by continually surprising and delighting his guests in dynamic new ways. Like any creative soul, Fox is inspired by his surroundings. “I take my own experiences with great food and try to execute new concepts in a way that’s fresh, fun and I know our guests will enjoy. The idea behind our coastal-inspired fish house and oyster bar (opening in early 2013) came while I was vacationing with my family in Southern California. I realized we could fly in fresh shipments of seafood each day and give Phoenicians an experience they can’t find anywhere else in Arizona. One creative concept may be instant, while others take more time to unfold. I’m constantly inspired by food, architecture, history and great locations.” In addition to the fish house and oyster bar, Fox has two more concepts planned for 2013: an American brasserie, and a fast-casual restaurant focused on healthful dining. Phoenicians will see a more transformative side of Sam Fox when he redevelops, in conjunction with WDP Partners, a section of 7th Street just south of Montebello in North Central Phoenix, and opens a neighborhood-inspired project named “The Yard.” “This is going to be the neighborhood place you come at 7 in the morning to enjoy your coffee outside in our enormous yard, meet for a business lunch meeting, return for happy hour on the patio, stay for dinner at one of the restaurants and then enjoy lawn games as the night winds down,” said Fox. One of the great things that observers pick up on from watching Fox and his business strategy is that nothing in his organization remains stagnant. Like the food he uses in his restaurants, his menu is seasonal and constantly evolving. Decem b er 2 0 1 2

“The life of a man consists not in seeing visions and in dreaming dreams, but in active charity and willing service.” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Fox Restaurant Concepts restaurants are not limited by geographic successfully opened outposts outside of Arizona. Fox shares, “We plan to look at more opportunities for these concepts to expand, one thoughtful restaurant opening at a time. Our other boutique brands, like Blanco, Olive & Ivy and The Arrogant Butcher may grow organically over time or they may continue to be unique to Arizona.” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, revered American poet and educator, said, “The life of a man consists not in seeing visions and in dreaming dreams, but in active charity and willing service.” Fox certainly seems to understand this and take it to heart. Through his company Fox Restaurant Concepts, he gives as if the success of his business depends on it. He is a member of the Young President’s Organization and the philanthropic Thunderbirds. Fox recalls, “We’ve been a big supporter of the Boys & Girls Club since we opened our very first restaurant in Tucson in 1998. In continuing with that tradition, I strive to make every one of our restaurants a true part of the fabric of the community, and one of the ways we can do that is by donating our time and resources to important community causes. Our giving efforts are focused around education and feeding the hungry, because those things are closest to my heart.” Inspiration usually breeds inspiration, and creative people often feed off of one another. Mat Snapp is beverage manager and master mixologist for Fox Restaurant Concepts is most inspired by his guests. Mat explains, “Taking a vodka-soda drinker and making him something he loves is inspiration to do it again and again. I make all of my best cocktails that way. There’s a drawer full of cocktail napkins and recipe coasters in my nightstand, just waiting for their day on a menu somewhere.” Like Fox, Snapp finds his inspiration for new drinks everywhere. He explains, “Autumn has been my favorite season to work with because of the flavors it brings – cinnamon, pear, grapefruit, vanilla, clove, apple … the other day

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I made a cherry pie simple syrup for a bright red holiday martini. It should be available at The Arrogant Butcher later this year.” Although Snapp enjoys a certain amount of creative freedom within his position at Fox Restaurant Concepts, it doesn’t mean he is given total autonomy. “I test new drinks on myself first, like some crazy comic book scientist. I’ve gotten pretty particular so I don’t often let “Hail Mary” cocktails end up in front of people like Sam or Regan (Regan Jasper, director of hospitality and beverage, and corporate sommelier). Regan’s a rye whiskey guy – loves a Final Ward. Sam’s a Hangar Mandarin man, though upon occasion, he’ll have a Bloody Mary so long as you add two lemon wedges, a splash of water, and shake it instead of rolling it.” Snapp recalls, “Regan knows when to look disapprovingly at me and slowly shake his head. A certain peppermint margarita comes to mind. He was right … it wouldn’t have worked.” Some of the drinks that have made it on to the menu this fall include the Fig Lemon Drop, the Harvest Apple Martini, the Rum Honey Martini, and the Spiced Cranberry Daiquiri. All inspired by the season, they include the scents and flavors that make the holidays come alive and enhance the guest experience. And that is where Sam Fox excels: enhancing the guest experience. Whether it is on the ever-changing seasonal menus, or the new drinks that appear on the menus at Fox Restaurant Concepts restaurants, the experience begins and ends with the guests. After so much successful growth that seems to happen within this extraordinary homegrown company, one might wonder what the future holds. Fox, as always, is open to new growth and the inspiration that may come anywhere, at any time, including on a family vacation. His ideas are always rooted in the guest experience. “I want to treat each person who comes to my restaurant like they’re coming to my house. If they’re going to take money out of their pocket to give to us, I feel like it’s my responsibility to make their experience worth it. Decem b er 2 0 1 2

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NoRTH Modern Italian Cuisine

NoRTH Modern Italian Cuisine presents an adventurous twist on traditional cuisine. Antipasti such as grilled artichokes, sea salt and lemon aioli and entrees such as pappardelle (braised beef short ribs, roasted tomato and red pepper ragout) will bring you back to Little Italy!

NoRTH Fattoria Italiana

“Fattoria” means “farm” in Italian, and it is the perfect moniker for this restaurant concept. The restaurant capitalizes on the feeling of the old rustic farmhouse that offers local, hand-made goods, such as wine and olive oil. Pizza and pasta dough created by chef Chris Curtiss is made from scratch, all day long, for every guest. Food doesn’t have to

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The Arrogant Butcher

The Arrogant Butcher is a meeting place for everyone from Arizona’s politicians, to suburbanites out for a date night, to pre-concert partygoers. With three private dining rooms, it is the place to go to celebrate your special night or private event. Here you will find the best of everything, including seafood, steaks, premium drinks, comfort food and good company.

Wildflower American Cuisine

Wildflower American Cuisine’s menu is constantly changing, like the seasons of the year. Chef Omar Huerta stays true to the roots of the very first restaurant concept: carefully constructed plates for loyal Tucson fans. Dishes such as sweet potato gnocchi with savoy cabbage, sage, crushed hazelnuts and parmesan or tagliattelle & lamb meatballs with tomato ragout and saffron butter will have you traveling to Tucson more often.

Olive & Ivy Restaurant + Marketplace

Toast the morning sunrise, brunch on a breezy patio, or dine in delicious elegance … your choice at Olive & Ivy. Favorites like caramel apple flapjacks, prosciutto crudo, watermelon salad, bacon-wrapped dates, and chicken scallopini will ensure that this becomes one of your favorite dining experiences.

Modern Steak

Charm and elegance are abundant in Modern Steak, where the combination of classic steakhouse and modern-day comfort is noticeable throughout. Modern Steak sets the bar high with dishes such as warm Maine lobster Salad with crispy fingerling potatoes, asparagus, corn and white truffle vinaigrette, and Kobe Burgers with cheddar, smoked bacon and 1,000 Island dressing.

The Greene House

The Greene House makes it easy to “eat greene” with its Californiainspired cuisine. Architecturally inspired by Charles and Henry Greene, renowned designers during the Arts and Crafts movement of the 20th century, California craftsman style is prevalent throughout the restaurant. Inspired-by-nature dishes such as herb hummus, smoked salmon and chicken prosciutto ravioli will have everyone in your life wanting to eat “Greene” as well.

Blanco Tacos + Tequila

Blanco Tacos + Tequila are for both lovers of border-inspired cuisine, as well as future devotees. Dishes such as salmon a la parrila, crab and shrimp ceviche and chicken mole will really brighten your week, as well as your palate!

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Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose, Yuletide carols being sung by a choir, And folks dressed up like Eskimos The Christmas Song Torme and Wells, 1946 While we may not have Chestnuts roasting on open fires and folks dressed up like Eskimos in the desert Southwest, we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to look far to find the sights and sounds of the season in the North Valley. Awaken the spirit of the season this year at the Fifth Annual Carefree Christmas Festival Friday, December 7 through Sunday, December 9.

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This three-day event will delight all of your senses with an electric light parade, fireworks, real snow, live music, carolers and a Christmas gift and food market and more. All parts of the event are family friendly, free and open to the public.

Christmas shoppers still working on gifts for their loved ones will adore the Carefree Christmas Gift Market with more than 100 gift vendors offering a wide array of holiday gift shopping options and seasonal food and drink favorites. Much of it is locally sourced, created and designed.

Get caught up in the holiday spirit when the Electric Light Parade, emceed by ABC 15 meteorologist Rich Dahlquist rolls through town at 6 p.m Saturday, featuring more than 60 lighted entries. Immediately following the parade will By Stephanie Maher Palenque

be a spectacular holiday fireworks extravaganza at 8 p.m.

Top off the event with real snow â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an unusual treat for Arizonans! More than 25 tons of snow, a snow slide and a bounce house will keep the season bright for children of all ages. And no Christmas celebration would be complete without a visit from Santa. All this and more is in store to help keep the signs of the season alive in the desert.

Plan on a time to celebrate the reason for the season with those you love. No matter what faith family you belong to, choose a service to attend that will help you focus on the real meaning of Christmas. For more information on services and events, contact the individual churches and parishes below.

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Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 Chabad Jewish Center Make Your Own Menorah Contest: 4 p.m. Details on the website: www.jewishanthem.com Outlets at Anthem, next to Rack Room Shoes 623-349-1770

Friday, Dec. 14, 2012 Chabad Jewish Center Chanukah Service & Dinner: Menorah Lighting & Service @ 5 p.m., Dinner @ 6 p.m. All are welcome, please RSVP 623-349-1770; www.jewishanthem.com

Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 Canyon Church of Christ Live Nativity performances: 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. 34975 N. North Valley Parkway, Building 2, Phoenix 623-889-3388; www.canyonchurch.org

Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 Canyon Church of Christ Live Nativity performances: 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. 34975 N. North Valley Parkway, Building 2, Phoenix 623-889-3388; www.canyonchurch.org Pureheart Christian Fellowship Service: 5:30 p.m. 14240 N. 43rd Ave., Glendale 602-866-8850; www.pureheart.org Spur Cross Cowboy Church 6:30 p.m. Old-Fashioned Christmas Service Church at Pioneer Village Living History Museum One mile north of Carefree Highway, Exit 225 623-556-7935; www.spurcrosscowboychurch.com Decem b er 2 0 1 2

Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012

Monday, Dec. 24, 2012

Canyon Church of Christ Services: 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 34975 N. North Valley Pkwy, Building 2, Phoenix

Arizona Hills Church

623-889-3388; www.canyonchurch.org

Services: 3:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. 4111 W. Innovative Dr., Anthem

Carefree Vineyard Church

623-465-0202; www.azhills.org

Service: 10 a.m. 34225 N. 27th Dr., Building 3, Phoenix

Carefree Vineyard Church

623-551-1133; www.carefreevineyard.com

Service: 6 p.m. Simultaneously with the Christmas Eve service, children (ages

Desert View Bible Church

3 years to 5th grade) will have a birthday party for Jesus

Services: 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

with games and crafts and snacks. Nursery will be available

105 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix

for babies birth through 2 years.

623-298-4900; www.desertviewbible.org

34225 N. 27th Dr., Building 3, Phoenix 623-551-1133; www.carefreevineyard.com

Grace North Church Services: 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Cross of Christ Church

4135 W. Opportunity Way, Phoenix

Family Services: 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

623-551-0007; www.gracenorth.com

Candlelight Service: 11 p.m. 39808 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem

Pureheart Christian Fellowship Service: 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. 14240 N. 43rd Ave., Glendale 602-866-8850; www.pureheart.org

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623-551-9851; www.anthemcross.org

The Crossroads

Valley Life Church

Services: 3 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Services: 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.

42105 N. 41st Dr., Ste. 128, Anthem

34406 N. 27th Dr., Ste. 198, Phoenix

623-466-7964; www.thecrossroadsaz.com

623-850-8777; www.valleylifeaz.com

Desert View Bible Church

Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012

Services: 3 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. 105 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix 623-298-4900; www.desertviewbible.org Fellowship Church Services: 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. 39905 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem 623-551-1144; www.fellowshipanthem.com Grace North Church Services: 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. 4135 W. Opportunity Way, Phoenix 623-551-0007; www.gracenorth.com New Creation Community Services: 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. 4235 W. Opportunity Way Ste. 108, Anthem 623-551-2622; www.

Cross of Christ Church Christmas Worship: 10 a.m. 39808 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem 623-551-9851; www.anthemcross.org Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne Catholic Community Mass: 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. (St. Rose Spirituality Center) 2825 W. Rose Canyon Circle, Anthem 623-465-9740; www.stroseparishaz.org Good Shepherd Mission Church in New River Mass: 9:30 a.m. 45033 N. 12th St., New River 623-465-9740

newcreationcommunity.org Northridge Community Services: 2 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. 6363 East Dynamite Blvd., Cave Creek 480-515-4673; www.northridge.org Pureheart Christian Fellowship Candlelight Services: 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. 14240 N. 43rd Ave., Glendale 602-866-8850; www.pureheart.org Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne Catholic Community Mass: 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. (St. Rose Spirituality Center) 2825 W. Rose Canyon Circle, Anthem 623-465-9740; www.stroseparishaz.org

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Lighting Up the Night Writer Donna Kublin

Outdoor lighting is often the most neglected part of landscape design, yet it has the potential to be the most exciting. Proper lighting can change an average-looking residence into something special. There is nothing more dramatic than a properly lit entryway that highlights important architectural features of a home with subtle but effective illumination. There is nothing more enticing than a backyard that invites you to join it in celebrating a glorious Arizona evening. An inviting ambiance can be achieved with just the right illumination in just the right places. After 10 years in our Anthem home, and the surprisingly destructive 1,000-year storm that decimated our backyard, my husband and I decided it was time to make some adjustments to our landscape lighting. Like many people, the company that put in the hardscape, plants, and trees installed the original lighting. It was OK, but we knew that lighting technology had changed significantly since it was originally installed. After we saw photos of lighting design done by a company called Let There Be Light, we thought it was worth a phone call to see what was involved in upgrading our system. Owner Bryan Gold came to our home for a free evaluation of our outdoor lighting situation. He asked a lot of questions to ascertain our preferences and listened intently to understand our needs, offering helpful suggestions and ideas. I was surprised that even though it was daytime, his descriptions helped me visualize what was possible to achieve with new lighting. Impressed with his presentation, I wanted to learn more about Bryan and his business. Before moving to Arizona in 2006, Bryan spent eight years as a shop foreman at a Connecticut facility that built racecar engines. Using the experience he gained designing, machining and assembling these high performance machines, he decided to enter a new field. Landscape lighting offered him the opportunity to utilize his mechanical skills, while cultivating his artistic aptitude. He was thrilled to venture on this endeavor with his father who was in the process of turning his hobby of outdoor lighting into a career. The two began their quest

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We start with the architecture and let it fall back on the landscaping...

at Nightscaping University in Redlands, California. One month later, Bryan and Steve were licensed, bonded and insured to design and install low-voltage lighting systems. Since then, Let There Be Light has designed and installed lighting in about 300 homes and businesses and fixed existing systems in about 250 others. They have designed lighting for a hotel in the Grand Canyon area, two resorts in Sedona, and a Swiss Chalet, but most of their clients have homes and businesses in the Carefree, Cave Creek, Anthem and North Scottsdale areas. Let There Be Light specializes in one thing only – properly lighting landscapes, one home at a time. With this focus they have a level of expertise not normally found elsewhere. They are particularly knowledgeable about LED lamps designed for outdoors, using those that match the color temperature of the typical halogen lights but are 87% more efficient, not as hot and are longer-lasting. Let There Be Light often works alongside well-known landscaping companies, creating lighting design and installation in new construction. They also get calls from people wanting to create more drama or warmth within designs previously installed by landscapers who were less savvy about lighting. “With good quality design, less is more,” said Bryan. “We start with the architecture and let it fall back on the landscaping rather than lighting plants and trees as the focal point … We are sensitive to concerns in the locale and from HOAs, and are dark-sky compliant.”

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Bryan takes pride in the fact that his company operates with values such as honesty, doing the right thing, doing what you say you are going to do, and going the extra mile. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I get lots of calls from customers telling me how terrific my crew is and how pleased they are with the work that has been done,â&#x20AC;? he said. He says his wife, Stephanie, is his inspiration, and is a real support to the business, managing the website and assisting with other marketing tools. Bryan can evaluate how to show your home and yard more beautifully and improve safety and security, all while being more energy efficient. Lighting up the night with quality design and fixtures is a wonderful way to upgrade existing homes and should be a key consideration in any new construction. Working showroom is located at 7202 East Cave Creek Road in Carefree, and is open by appointment. www.lettherebelightllc.com 480-575-3204 bryan.gold@lettherebelightllc.com

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The Station

Dining Guide Spotlight

The Station cowboy restaurant and bar, a New River historic landmark, is the perfect place to saddle on up for food cooked with passion that shows in taste and quality. 46202 N. Black Canyon Hwy. At The Station, you can count on natural, home-cooked cowboy food that will fill you up New River, AZ 85087 and make your taste buds happy. It’s also a great place to come for friendly faces and 623-465-7290 laughs. www.thestation1860.com

The Station is a rare breed in restaurant industry. They never use microwaves to speed the cooking process, and their focus is on natural food with quality ingredients. All meat is 100% naturally raised with no antibiotics or added hormones. Whether you’re a grazer who’d like to pick from The Station’s savory vegetarian fare, or you’d like to bite into their famous Ranch Hand chicken burger; Six-Shooter seared salmon; or Smith & Wesson baby back ribs, you’ll find something to make you glad you rode on up to The Station. Also by popular demand, The Station offers extended weekend hours, and Cowboy Breakfast from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Enjoy a Bloody Mary with gluten-free buckwheat pancakes, biscuits and gravy, Texas Hold’em omelettes, grande wet burritos and more. You cannot go wrong by starting your day at the Station!

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So may your belly never grumble, may your heart never ache, may your horse never stumble, may your cinch never break ... see you at The Station where you’ll find the tastiest cowboy grub in the West!

SAT - SUN 9 am - Close

WED - FRI 11 am - Close

Yeehaaw 46202 N Black Canyon Hwy, New River, AZ 85087 (623) 465-7290

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Dining Guide Spotlight Café Provence

Celebrate the holidays by planning an outing to Café Provence, where they will offer a three-course dinner for Christmas Eve and a four-course dinner with a champagne toast 39504 N. Daisy Mountain Dr. for New Year’s Eve. Entrée sampling will include Chateaubriand, Chilean Sea Bass, Lamb 623-551-1313 Shank and Prime Rib to make your evening even more special.

www.cafeprovenceaz.com The good news is that “special” doesn’t have to mean pricey. An artfully prepared entrée,

a perfect bottle of wine from their new wine list, or a reservation in one of Café Provence’s private rooms can make your meal a memorable one during this holiday season. Area residents can look forward to a Café Provence breakfast menu starting in December. Entrees will include French Toast, Eggs Benedict, Omelets and Waffles. No need to make alternative arrangements for the kids this holiday – bring them along! Café Provence is kid friendly and offers a children’s menu. Make reservations for holiday meals early – space is limited.

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Shelves That Slide Ever try reaching for that can of baked beans from the dark recesses of the pantry, only to have all the cans in front go rolling onto the floor? One very easy solution to that pesky dilemma is pullout shelves – shelves that you can pull out so you can pluck that recalcitrant can out from behind. Shelves That Slide can come to your rescue. You may be thinking that installing a fancy sliding shelf system would cost a pretty penny, but Shelves That Slide offers beautifully made shelves that you can easily install yourself using easy-install instructions found right on the Shelves that Slide website. “All of our DIY rolling kitchen shelving is custom-made to fit your cabinet. Our pullout roll out shelves come fully assembled and ready for installation. We also have a large selection of Rev-A-Shelf lazy Susans and sliding trash and recycle systems.” You can install Shelves that Slide pull-out shelves in as little as 5 minutes. The standard mounting style comes with four “L” brackets attached to the slides that allow you to mount the pull-out shelves on top of an existing kitchen cabinet shelf or cabinet floor. Shelves That Slide shelving is not only very helpful in the kitchen, but also in your entertainment center for DVDs and more, or in kids’ rooms for toys and such; not to mention your office, your clothes closets and your garage. Shelves That Slide is the company that makes life so much easier and so organized. Shelves That Slide 623-780-2555 www.shelvesthatslide.com

Meet the Marketplace

Randy Morris Insurance Services

Are you confused about insurance? Does having your own personal insurance specialist to explain coverage, assist you with a claim, and go to bat for you in any circumstance sound good? Then I am the agent for you! I personally have over 29 years of experience in the insurance industry, and collectively my agency has over 46 years in this business. We take great pride in our Anthem community, and we are committed to helping you to not only protect what you have today, but to prepare for tomorrow. As a personal financial representative, my knowledge and understanding of the people in this community help me provide customers with an outstanding level of service. I can help you understand how insurance is a part of your “safety net” and a cornerstone to your financial security. I’m proud to work with Allstate, a stable, reputable company that’s one of the biggest in the insurance industry. I look forward to helping families like yours protect the things that are important – your family, home, car and more, and to helping you prepare a strategy to achieve your financial goals. Together, we’ll work to evaluate your coverage and select flexible payment options that work for you.

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Edward Jones - Doug DeMuth It’s hard to believe it has been 12 years since Safeway, the first large commercial retail store in the newly emerging community of Anthem, began business in 2000. Within weeks of that opening, another business that would also become a community foundation opened its doors. That business, the Edward Jones office of Doug DeMuth, began with the solid principles of Edward Jones that remain foundational today. Helping people with their 401(k) plans, IRAs, stocks and bonds, annuities and their educational savings is what Doug does each day of the week. “At Edward Jones, we do business the old-fashioned way, by sitting down and talking with each client so we know what is important to you,” Doug explains. Community involvement and giving back is also a big part of Doug’s life here in the North Valley. You may have seen him at a North Gateway Chamber of Commerce event, met him at the Rotary Club or at the Preferred Businesses at Anthem, a group which he helped to found. Anthem is where Doug lives, where he works and where he plays. If you have a question or would like a complimentary portfolio review, give Doug a call. He’s there for you, just as he has been for the dynamic Anthem community since 2000.

Meet the Marketplace

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Local Index

ImagesAZ Magazine 623-341-8221 www.imagesaz.com

For Advertising Information Jeff Penzone :: 623-341-0123 jeff@imagesaz.com

Aesthetic Medicine

Automotive Sales

Business Center

Accountant

Automotive Repair

Business Groups

All About Me 623-518-0255 www.allaboutmeaz.com

Hasslacher Tax & Financial, LLC. 623-551-2332 42104 N. Venture Court, B130 Sonoran Tax and Accounting 623-783-4TAX www.sonorantax.com

Advertising

ImagesAZ Magazine 623-341-0123 www.imagesaz.com

Air conditioning/Heating Priceless Plumbing Heating & Air 623-444-0611 www.pricelessplumbing.com Proskill Plumbing 623-551-7473 www.proskillplumbing.com

Animal Services Sonoran Desert Pet Resort 623-551-5299 www.sdpetresort.com

Pet Spa Desert Oasis Pet Spaw 623-551-5299 www.sdpetresort.com

Assisted Living

Anthem Senior Living 602-909-9550 www.anthemseniorliving.com

Attorney

Boates Law Firm 623-551-5457 www.anthemlaw.com Carroll Law Firm 623-551-9366 www.anthemlawfirm.com Droban & Company 480-612-3058 www.kerriedroban.com

Sanderson Lincoln 602-375-7500 www.sandersonlincoln.com Econo Lube and Brakes 623-551-0033 42410 N. Vision Way

Sanderson Lincoln 602-375-7500 www.sandersonlincoln.com

Beauty

Hair Care Dollyrockers 623-879-6969 www.dollyrockersaz.com Shalimar Salon and Spa 623-551-9000 www.shalimarsalon.com Skin Care Merle Norman Cosmetics 623-551-9502 www.merlenorman.com Shalimar Salon and Spa 623-551-9000 www.shalimarsalon.com

Boutique

DollyRockers 623-879-6969 www.dollyrockersaz.com Fans and Fashionistas Shops at Norterra 623-587-1400 Nothing in Moderation Located in Merle Norman 623-551-9502 Sabrinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Boutique 711 E. Carefree Hwy. Suite 110 623-879-9360 www.sabrinasboutiqueaz.com Shalimar Salon and Spa 623-551-9000 www.shalimarsalon.com

Post Net Business Center 623-551-1305 www.postnet.com/az115

Anthem/North Gateway Chamber of Commerce 602-495-6483 www.northgatewaychamber.org Preferred Business at Anthem 623-551-0523 www.pbanthem.com

Carpet Cleaning

Heavenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best Carpet Cleaning 623-780-0110 Carpet and Tile Cleaning

Charity Network

Network of Anthem Area Assistance Providers (NAAAP) www.anthemnetwork.org

Cigars

Havana Cigars 623-551-6431 www.havanacigaraz.org

Cruise/vacation

Cruise One Feiner & Associates 623-551-2042 www.cruiseone.com/hfeiner

College

Paradise Valley Community College 602-493-2600 my.maricopa.edu

Community Theater Musical Theatre of Anthem www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org 602-743-9892

Starlight Community Theater www.starlightcommunitytheater.org www.starlightcommunitytheater.com

Dentist

Daisy Mountain Dentistry 623-551-5250 4205 W. Anthem Way, Suite #106

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Dentistry at Westland 480-585-5215 www.dentistryatwestland.com North Valley Family Dentistry 623-551-9200 42104 N. Venture Drive, Building E www.myanthemdentist.com West Valley Pediatric Dentistry 623-935-9873 3618 W. Anthem Way, Suite D104

Financial Planning Edward Jones - Doug DeMuth 623-551-0523 www.edwardjones.com

Hasslacher Tax & Financial, LLC 623-551-2332 42104 N. Venture Court, B130

Hauling/Rubbish Removal

Rubbish Works Local Junk Removal & Recycling 480-545-1220 Ext. 711 800-501-9324 www.rubbishworks.com/phoenix

Health & Fitness

Sports Conditioning Harper Physical Therapy 623-742-7338 41818 N. Venture Drive, Suite #120

insurance

Auto/home/life/renters/health/retirement/Auto Loans & refinancing

Allstate - Randy Morris 602-298-6168 www.allstate.com

Landscape Design

Iddings & Sons Landscaping, Inc. 623-465-2546 623-297-7584

naturopathic

Dr. Jennifer Gentry, NMD 623-251-5518 42104 N. Venture Ct., Suite C-126

Orthodontics

Cordon Orthodontics 623-465-5478 42201 N. 41st Dr., # 102 Wood Orthodontics/Wyatt Wood 623-792-7323 3618 W. Anthem Way, Suite D108

Painting

Dino’s Painting 623-221-7911 623-986-5211 www.dinospainting.com Premier Commercial Painting 623-551-8640 www.premier-commercial.com

Pediatrics

Angel Pediatrics 623-551-0442 3654 W. Anthem Way Suite B-114 Twin Pediatrics 623-551-9825 42211 N. 41st Dr. Suite 153

Pest Control Titan Pest Control 623-879-8700 www.titanpest.com

Realtor

Coldwell Banker Daisy Mountain RE Gary Drew 623-512-0828 www.drewazrealestate.com RE/MAX Professionals Linda Rehwalt 602-249-SOLD www.azrealty.com

restaurants

Café Aroma 623-551-1500 4220 W. Summit Walk Ct. #1202 Café Provence 623-551-1313 www.cafeprovenceaz.com Carefree Station 480-488-8182 www.carefreestation.com Dara Thai Cafe 623-551-6676 3655 W. Anthem Way Ste B-127 Ocho Locos Mexican Restaurant 623-551-8580 3655 W. Anthem Way Q-to-U BBQ 623-465-7800 www.Q-to-U-BBQ.com The Station 623-465-7290 46202 N. Black Canyon Hwy. Two Brothers Kitchen 623-551-2276 www.twobroskitchen.com

Farmers Insurance Greg Hottmann Alicia Hensen 623-551-6561

Photography

Screens

Maki Insurance 623-551-3585 www.makiinsurance.com

Physical Therapy

Security Doors

Plumbing

Schools

State Farm - Nanette Miller 623-742-6866 nanette@nanettemiller.com

Investing/Retirement Edward Jones - Doug DeMuth 623-551-0523 www.edwardjones.com

Jewelry/gold buyers AndrewZ 623-551-6892 www.andrewzdiamonds.com

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Karen Sophia Photography 480-543-7526 www.karensophiaphotography.com Harper Physical Therapy 623-742-7338 41818 N. Venture Drive, Suite #120 Priceless Plumbing Heating & Air 623-444-0611 www.pricelessplumbing.com Proskill Plumbing 623-551-7473 www.proskillplumbing.com

C&S Screens 623-582-8592 cssreens@cox.net Steel Shield Security Doors 623-581-DOOR www.steelshieldsecurity.com Anthem Elementary School Main Line 623-376-3700 Attendance 623-376-3790 Anthem Preparatory Academy 623-465-4776 www.anthemprep.org 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 Caurus Academy 623-551-5083 www.caurusacademy.org 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 Gavilan Peak Elementary Main Line 623-445-7400 Attendance 623-445-7490 New River Elementary Main Line 623-376-3500 Attendance 623-376-3590

Termite Treatment Titan Pest Control 623-879-8700 www.titanpest.com

Urgent Care

John C. Lincoln Urgent Care in Anthem 623-434-6444

Water Softener & Filtration

Priceless Plumbing Heating & Air 623-444-0611 www.pricelessplumbing.com Proskill Plumbing 623-551-7473 www.proskillplumbing.com Rayne of the North Valley 623-234-9047 www.raynewater.com Soft Water Plus AZ 623-465-4873 www.softwaterplusaz.com

Weed Control Titan Pest Control 623-879-8700 www.titanpest.com

Worship

Deer Valley Worship Center 623-582-1001 www.dvworship.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 New Creation Community 623-551-2622 www.nccconnect.com New River First Assembly of God 623-465-7455 newriverag@yahoo.com Northgate Church 34835 N. 7th Street Phoenix, AZ 85086 Northridge Community 480-515-4673 www.northridge.org North Valley Assembly of God 623-516-8734 www.northvalleyag.com

Arizona Hills Community 623-465-0202 www.azhills.com

North Valley Jewish Community Association 623-322-0957

North Valley Christian Academy 623-551-3454 www.northvalleyca.org

Chabad Jewish Center of Anthem 42302 N. Vision Way Suite #106 623-551-8348

Pioneer United Methodist Church 623-551-0802 www.pioneerumcaz.org

Northwest Christian School 602-978-5134 www.northwestchristianschool.org

Chapel Bellavista 480-502-0707 www.arizonaministers.com

Pureheart Christian Fellowship 602-866-8850 www.pureheart.org

Ridgeline Academy CFA 623-223-1335 www.ridgeline.teamcfa.org

Canyon Church of Christ 623-889-3388 www.canyonchurch.org

Spur Cross Cowboy Church 623-556-7935 www.spurcrosscowboychurch.com

Sunset Ridge Elementary Main Line 623-445-7800 Attendance 623-445-7890

Carefree Vineyard Church 623-551-1133 www.carefreevineyard.com

St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church 623-486-8665 www.stharalambos.org

Westwind Prep at Northern 602-864-7731 www.westwindacademy.org

Christâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church at the Crossroads 623-466-7964 www.thecrossroadsaz.com

Sun Valley Baptist Church 623-986-1687 www.sunvalleybaptist.org

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Recipe Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque

S o m e t h i n g a b o u t a n o l d f a s h i o n e d C h r i s t m a s i s h a rd t o f o r g e t . Hugh Downs In a season when most people have their sights set on the newest flat screen 3-D TV, iPad or latest video game, an old-fashioned Christmas might be difficult to tap into. However, by celebrating a few wellchosen traditions, you might resurrect the old-fashioned traditional Christmas that everyone longs for. One way to do this is by making the time to prepare a Christmas treat – one that you only make and share during the holiday season – with other members in your family. This will keep the tradition alive of spending time in the kitchen with your loved ones making a special family recipe. Give it to friends and neighbors with whom you wish to share something extra special. Read the wonderful Fudge recipe below for an idea, if you don’t have a special family treat recipe of your own. Happy holiday baking and treat-making!

Fudge

Ingredients: 4 1/2 c. sugar 12 oz. can evaporated milk 3 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 large bag marshmallows 2 c. walnuts 2 tbs. vanilla 1/2 lb. butter

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Directions: Combine and cook 4 1/2 cups sugar and 12 oz. can evaporated milk. Let mixture come to a rolling boil and stir for 9 minutes. With fire off add 3 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 large bag marshmallows and 1/2 lb. butter and stir until creamy. Then add 2 cups walnuts, 2 tbs. vanilla to the pan and stir until all is melted and throughly mixed. Pour into buttered 9” x 13” pan. Refrigerate for 24 hours.

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