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Francine Kades has been creating balloon art for more than 13 years. (Photo by Kimberly Carrillo)

Francine Kades would like to throw Phoenix a parade. The local balloon artist, founder and owner of North Scottsdale’s The Balloon People, was one of 44 balloon professionals invited from around the world to create fanciful, eye-popping balloon floats for the 48th annual Chicago Pride Parade this past June. She’d like to replicate the event at next April’s Phoenix Pride Festival — or perhaps sooner. Even the city’s Veterans Day parade, she suggests, could use a balloon upgrade. Passionately describing the Chicago event across a table at the Camelback Colonnade’s

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Tickets to Desert EDGE will cost $17.50, though access to the trailheads and some on-site facilities will remain free. (Courtesy Desert EDGE/Swaback Partners)

The controversial McDowell Sonoran Preserve project – formerly known as Desert Discovery Center – is going before a Scottsdale City Council study session at the end of the month as the longgestating project creeps closer to becoming reality. The center has gone through many iterations over the past two-plus decades and has met stiff opposition from multiple community groups opposed to

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The future of our natural resources is looking up – literally. While we and our ancestors have sought water and fuel in the ground, generations to come may turn their attentions to the sky. It’s happening already at Scottsdale’s Zero Mass Water, which uses solar panels to conjure energy and drinking water out of thin air. “There is more water vapor in the atmosphere than there is fresh water on Earth,” said founder and CEO Cody Friesen. To deliquesce it into your drinking glass, Friesen invented Source, a solar panel equipped with a proprietary “nanostructured, hierarchically porous” material (that’s science-speak for “really small holes of different sizes”). It extracts H2O from the air the same way rice absorbs moisture in a saltshaker or from your cellphone after you accidentally drop it into the toilet. The panels condense and purify the vapor, then season it with calcium and magnesium so it has the same nutrition and taste profile as luxury bottled water. About five liters a day is piped to your refrigerator or former filter tap. Unlike electricity-generating solar panels, Source panels turn sunlight into heat, which fuels the process. If they used traditional solar technology, “you would need a footprint that is four to five times bigger than our footprint to generate the same amount of power… We think [it’s] world record-

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Balloon...continued from page 1 Yogi’s Grill, after wrapping a giant balloon arch over the entrance to the new “flexible-format” Target store at the 16th Street and Camelback Road mall — a typical grand-opening gig for the busy balloon artisan — Kades muses over how the Valley might receive such a grand display of balloon awesomeness. “No one here has ever seen anything like what they put on in Chicago,” said Kades, a Johannesburg, South African immigrant who lived in L.A. before eventually settling in Scottsdale. She still speaks with the charming cultivated British “acrolect” of the region’s upper class, which suits the Scottsdale socialites whose elaborate Sweet Sixteens, bar mitzvahs and weddings provide the bulk of her business (“I’m not the cheapest,” she readily submits). “There were 43,000 balloons,” she said. “And there were over 40 of us working around the clock for four days, just creating all this stuff. We wound up with two blocks worth of color — it was mesmerizing. We made up the theme ‘Life Is Sweet,’ and we had balloon gummy bears as wearable

costumes, we had people carrying giant balloon cupcakes, ice cream cones and gumball machines. It was vibrant and colorful and beautiful. “People here don’t know what is possible,” Kades said. “And unless you see it, you can’t understand it. So I think I’m going to have to do a parade with us walking and wearing all the inflatables, and then hopefully some corporate event bookers will be interested in having us do the same for them.” “Us,” right now, consists of Kades and two assistants: Ranier Mehlau, an in-demand balloonist (“other companies are always trying to hire him away from me”) whom Kades has worked with for 27 years, and Joshua Chavez, a young “superstar” she’s only been working with for three months — “but he picked it up immediately,” she raved. During peak seasons, like New Year’s Eve (“that’s the balloon artist’s Super Bowl”), Kades, who runs her business out of her home near the southwest corner of the Scottsdale Airport, has about five other assistants she enlists. Kades is all about elevating the art of balloon “stacking,” which the industry

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She’s since evolved into one of the Valley’s most sought-after balloon artisans, crafting elegant yet complex creations like the display she made for a national business conference held at The Phoenician in 2015, with balloons suspended from the ballroom ceiling filled with 21 Rolex watches — gifts for the company’s top salespeople. Kades devised a way to have the balloons pop simultaneously and drop the watches by strings, stopping just The Balloon People create colorful and festive latex sculptures. (Photo above the heads of courtesy The Balloon People) the awardees. “People don’t appreciate all the work differentiates from balloon “twisting,” an advanced art unto itself. “We’re that goes into this,” she said. “We have called stackers because we basically to be not only artists but scientists stack round balloons into décor, as and meteorologists, because of all opposed to twisters, who twist long the weather conditions that affect balloons into shapes. The best of them balloons.” Kades says her biggest thrill is seeing are really gifted — as are we!” The former paralegal and mother of clients’ reactions when she brings two got into ballooning after a divorce what’s in their wildest imaginations 13 years ago, when she attended a to life. “That’s what makes my week,” franchise presentation in Phoenix by she said, “when they’re bowled over a balloon manufacturer. “I didn’t buy by the results. It doesn’t happen with into the franchise, but I bought an every job, but when it does, that’s spectacularly rewarding.” afternoon’s worth of training!”

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everything from the development’s footprint to the various funding mechanisms that could provide the money to build the facility. The current version of Desert EDGE, if approved, would see the creation of a 47,586-square-foot desert education center at the Gateway to the McDowell Sonoran Preserve east of Thompson Peak Road. Previous versions varied from the original concept for a small information center to the 72,000-square-foot, $74-million facility proposed in 2010. That larger footprint was revised based on community concerns, Desert Discovery Center Inc. Executive Director Sam Campana said. Desert Discovery Center Scottsdale, Inc. – the contractor brought on by the city to create the project plans and potentially develop the facility itself – estimates Desert EDGE will cost $61.2 million. The planned facility would feature multiple educational exhibits focused on desert and arid lands as well as research areas for Arizona State University Global Dry Lands Institute. The ASU facilities will be accessible to the public for educational purposes, Campana said. Desert Discovery Center Scottsdale, Inc. will present the plan to a City Council work-study session on September 26. Opponents of the project have criticized the group for going through the city council rather than bringing the project before a public vote, No DDC’s Jason Alexander said. No DDC, Save Our Preserve and Protect Our Preserve are three of the groups standing in opposition to the center. Not all opponents are against the idea of a center itself. Rather, they are striving to give the public a larger say in the approval process. “There are people in our group that like the idea of a center, some (prefer) bigger (plans) and some smaller, but it needs to be voted on,” Alexander said. Campana, a former Scottsdale city councilmember, argued the project does not need to go before a public vote because it plans to use existing funds and will not introduce new tax or bond initiatives. However, she noted the council can choose to put the decision in the hands of voters

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The current version of Desert EDGE, if approved, would see the creation of a 47,586-square-foot building at the gateway to the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. (Courtesy Desert EDGE/Swaback Partners)

or the various opposition groups can gather the signatures necessary to call for a public vote. “Because we are a contractor to the city, we have no opinion on (bringing it to a public vote),” Campana said. “Our official opinion is we are agnostic.” Save Our Preserve has a petition in the works. That group has collected roughly 8,000 of the 25,000 signatures it would need to put the measure on the 2018 ballot, Alexander said. The Save Our Preserve initiative would prohibit construction of any type on designated preserve lands. That would not include repairs for trails or trailhead facilities that existed before the measure was passed. Funding mechanisms to build the center, another point of contention for detractors, are unclear with many possibilities still on the table. They could include a mix of revenues from the Tourism Development Fund raised through Scottsdale’s bed tax and sales tax collected for tourism uses as well as revenues from the Preserve Tax, tax revenues designated for preserve land. Campana’s group is also required to raise 10 percent of the funds necessary to build the facility, which amounts to just over $6 million. Critics of the project do not believe Preserve Tax funds should be used to build the center, because it does not fall under the uses voters approved in

2004, Alexander said. They believe the proposed uses are commercial while the Preserve Ordinance only allows for municipal use. The ordinance does allow for special use permits for activities prohibited under municipal use – such as the 60 nighttime events included in the Desert EDGE plan. Alexander argued that this amounts to a loophole. In a position piece published on the No DDC website, the group stated, “However, to use this special use clause as justification for a full-time event center is a complete misreading of the Ordinance. It make special become common.” In 2004, Scottsdale residents voted to approve a 0.15 percent sales tax hike to fund the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. That was on top of a 0.2 percent sales tax increase voters approved in 1995 for the same reason. The purpose of the tax was to “fund land acquisition and capital improvements such as access areas and public trails,” according to the city’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve Access Areas Report. Proponents believe the Desert EDGE project falls within those guidelines. Opposition groups disagree. Rather, they believe the discovery center construction requires a bond and therefore should be put before a public vote. “(Preserve) money is here (because) we’ve taxed ourselves,” Alexander said.

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“This may be a good idea but without a vote it is a non-starter.” Alexander also contends the center’s plan to manage operational costs is not feasible. Desert EDGE will have an annual operating cost of $6.3 million, with three quarters of that covered by earned revenue from ticket sales and other sales on site, including beer and wine, Campana said. Tickets to Desert EDGE will cost $17.50, though access to the trailheads and some on-site facilities will remain free. The remaining operating costs would be covered by unearned revenues from private contributions. Alexander argued the center’s business plan estimates of 27 percent charitable contributions will not be sufficient to cover the remaining operating costs. Despite the controversy, the Desert EDGE center has never been closer to becoming a reality. Following the work study session at the end of the month, the council will take a vote at a future city council meeting to determine how to proceed on the project. The council has not announced the date it will officially consider the project. That meeting could mark the final step in the Desert Discovery Center odyssey or prolong the saga indefinitely if the council – or a citizen petition – puts the issue in front of voters. Page 9

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Pinterest fans hit WestWorld for creative conference By Amy Schrader Crafters, beauty experts, home cooks and DIYers will head to WestWorld this October for creative inspiration and instruction. The Pinners Conference and Expo, where Pinterest comes to life, returns to Scottsdale October 6 and 7. Pinners from across the country attend the popular conference to learn, create, connect and shop all the ideas they have discovered, pinned and “liked” online. “It’s amazing how much people love Pinterest,” said event creator Roxanne Bennett. She and her husband started the Pinners Conference in 2013 in Salt Lake City. The conference expanded to a nationwide event in 2016. The conference features over 100 classes on topics like photography, home décor, party planning, memory keeping, fashion, beauty, baking, cooking, crafting, creating and more. “The classes are in addition to 250 exhibiting shops and businesses that will be selling all the pretty trends you’ve discovered online,” Bennett said. “It will be the most fun and creative weekend ever.” Besides being creative, the Pinners Conference is the only Pinterest-based event in the nation that connects consumers, brands and influencers together in one location. “I sometimes think women feel it’s too late for them to get an education or too late to try something new,” Ben-

nett said. “The reality is, we all have talents and skills we don’t even know we have. All we have to do is try. Pinners is an open environment where you can try anything you may be interested in, with experts there to teach and help along the way. You might find your passion and be teaching a class at Pinners yourself one day.” One local expert who will be teaching classes at the event is beauty guru and celebrity makeup artist Lindsey Bouffard. Bouffard, who lives in Gilbert, has worked red carpet events, on set, and at New York Fashion week, with clients such as Victoria Beckham, Amanda Bynes, Emmanuelle Chriqui and Dianna Agron. She will feature her business, Painting You Pretty, as well as teach a class, “Makeup – Your Daily Art Project,” where attendees will learn simple tips to help them look their best. “I’m passionate about helping women of all ages look and feel pretty,” Bouffard said. “I believe that when you feel pretty, your confidence increases and this is something all women need.” Painting You Pretty’s class attendees will learn simple tricks like where to apply certain colors on the eye, what brushes to use, what textures are best and how to choose the right foundation for their skin concerns. “This way, they will be more empowered when they shop for makeup and apply their makeup,” Bouffard said.

Guests love to get crafty at the Pinners Conference. (Photo courtesy Roxanne Bennett)

The local makeup artist loves that women can use Pinterest to help inspire their daily beauty routines. “I love that Pinterest is a resource for everyday women who want to learn more about makeup but are maybe afraid of stepping inside a Sephora or sitting down at a makeup counter,” she said. “For many women, this online website is less intimidating and it allows them to find what they are looking for.” Local residents are already looking forward to finding new fun ideas, inspiration and learning from online experts. “I already have my tickets and signed up for classes,” said McDowell Mountain Ranch resident Josie Pakula, who likes using Pinterest to get creative ideas. Bennett urges anyone else looking for a fun weekend to check out the conference. “If you want to learn something new, you should come,” she said. “If you want a fun weekend of shopping with your friends, you should come. If you want to complete

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Scottsdale Active 20-30 brings NiteFlite golf tournament and gala to McCormick Ranch and The W Scottsdale By Niki D’Andrea The Scottsdale Active 20-30 Club’s annual charity NiteFlite Golf Tournament will take place at McCormick Ranch Golf Club on Friday, October 13, followed by the NiteFlite Gala on Saturday, October 14 at The W Scottsdale Hotel. For Chris Maderazzo, this year’s NiteFlite tournament and gala are all about bringing people together to have fun while raising money for a good cause. And having everybody gathered around the same bar at the gala is a big part of that, which is why the post-tournament soiree this year will be concentrated in The W Scottsdale Hotel. “We’re really excited we’ve partnered with [The W Scottsdale],” said Maderazzo, VP of events for Scottsdale Active 20-30 club, which hosts the fundraiser, and director of operations for NiteFlite. “In the past, we’ve had it in on streets. We rented out three bars last year and then we had

the street. It was a great event and everybody enjoyed it, but you are kind of separating your groups because you’re in three different bars and walking back and forth. But now this year, it’s one event, everybody will be in the same area, everyone will be focused around the live entertainment and bands, and when we do live auctions, everyone will be centralized. So it’s kind of uniting the whole event.” The gala rolls out red carpet for guests, who Guests enjoyed magic tricks at last year’s NiteFlite Gala. The magicians will be back this year. (Courtesy Evolve PR & Marketing) will be entertained with live music, go-go dancers, break also be raffle prizes like travel pack- Creek, Arizona). dancing, speed painting, street magic, ages (last year’s destinations included The NiteFlite Golf Tournament feacustom cocktails and more. There will Rocky Point, Mexico and Christopher tures a fun, skills-focused format, in

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Story & Photos by Crystal Lewis Brown When I first heard about AZ on the Rocks – an indoor rock-climbing facility in Scottsdale – I was excited. The kids seemed to be, too. But a few seconds into the mandatory safety video, I was intimidated. Harness. Belay. Bouldering. I wondered: What have I gotten myself into? Turns out, I had nothing to worry about. The set-up is simple: First-time visitors go through an orientation video before picking up equipment (that is, climbing shoes and a harness) and heading into the rock-climbing gym. With an 8 year-old and a 4-yearold, I wondered whether they’d be too young. Again, my concern was unfounded. AZ on the Rocks has no official age limit – according to the video, kids as young as 18 months old had climbed – and there were plenty of young kids besides mine preparing to climb. To expedite your visit, be sure to fill out the required online waiver beforehand, said Brixx Israelson, AZ on the Rocks’ Head Yogini and Marketing Ninja. Besides that, she said, just be sure to wear comfortable

clothing. “There is a short orientation process, but we get you climbing very quickly,” Israelson said. The knowledgeable staff didn’t just leave us to our own devices, either; a staff member helped size my kids’ shoes and helped them put on the harnesses. The gym is also set up in a way that makes it easy for beginners and is sorted from easiest to hardest climbs. Each wall is also labeled to make it easy to figure out the difficulty level, on a scale from 5.1 (easiest) to 5.13 (most difficult). Because I didn’t feel comfortable acting as belay for my kids – that is, the person who stands at the base of the wall and holds the rope for a climber – I quickly figured out my new favorite word: “autobelay.” The gym has eight to ten autobelays to which climbers can connect their harnesses. Once the climber has completed the climb, they can push off the wall and the autobelay will bring them down in a controlled manner. Before we knew it, it was time for the kids’ first climbs. Now, I’d been here before; I’ve stood in a rock wall line for a half-hour only to have my child change his mind. I’ve seen patient staff members hook my child up to all the equipment and have him lose his nerve at the last minute. In short, I wasn’t even sure they would even climb. Not only did they climb, but they didn’t want to leave. My oldest son quickly picked up how to connect his harness to the autobelay by himself and was off to the races. Cameron, 8, attaches his harness to the autobelay while Jordan, 4, I stayed near looks on. Page 14

Jordan, 4, and Cameron, 8, scale a beginner-level rock wall at AZ on the Rocks.

my youngest, who eagerly climbed (though he was apprehensive about coming down the wall). The climbing gym also has a bouldering section where climbers use just their hands and feet, no rope, to climb a section. While we didn’t try that part, I saw some youngsters among the teens and adults using it. It’s no surprise there were several kids at the gym when I visited. In fact, of the many classes they offer, several are geared toward kids. There’s even a rock-climbing team. “We offer after-school classes at different levels of climbing to help kids with selfconfidence, focus and self-esteem,” Israelson said. Of course, there’s plenty for adults to do, too. In addition to the climbing, most classes are offered for both kids and adults. “We also have Ninja Skills classes

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(like the Ninja Warrior show), yoga classes and team building,” Israelson added. “They all work really well together and can increase the body’s ability, as well as strengthen and build your mind.” Yup, you read that right. Ninja training. The facility also hosts birthday parties, group events and kids’ camps. After spending an hour and a half there, my kids were already plotting our next visit. Maybe next time, I’ll even learn to belay.

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By Nearby News Staff Bobbing for apples may have been all the rage in the old days, but in these times of “bigger and better,” dunking for pumpkins is the fall seasonal pasttime of choice. The activity is fun and safe (pumpkins float!), and next month, Scottsdale residents can bring their kids out to the McDowell Mountain Aquatic Center, 15525 N. Thompson Peak Parkway, to try their luck at nabbing Kids can pick a pumpkin and decorate it on October 29. one of the giant squash (Photo by Martin Doege) plant cultivars at City of Scottsdale’s “Dunkin for Pumpkins” costs $10 per person and includes event. Kids can pick a pumpkin and a pumpkin, while supplies last. For then decorate it at the festive event, more information, visit scottsdaleaz. which takes place from 1 to 3 p.m. gov and search for “pumpkins.” Sunday, October 29. Admission

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Enjoy model train displays, exhibits of rare vintage railroad equipment and talks on the history of railroads in Arizona. When: October 7-8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, 7301 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale Cost: Free Info: 480-312-2312, therailroadpark.com

Moon Mouse: A Space Odyssey

Lightwire Theater tells the electroluminescent story of bullied Marvin the Mouse, who aims his homemade rocket toward space in the hopes of meeting other misfits. When: October 21, 11 a.m. Where: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale Cost: $9-$29 Info: 480-499-8587, scottsdaleperformingarts.org

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Addams Family Musical

Much to the chagrin of her parents, Wednesday Addams falls in love with a “normal” guy in this fun musical staged by Desert Foothills Theater and featuring a cast of actors ages 13-19. When: October 7-15, various times Where: Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, 33606 N. 60th St., Scottsdale Cost: $14-$21 Info: 480-488-1981, dftheater.org

Martial Artists and Acrobats of Tianjin

A high-flying combination of kung fu, gymnastics, tumbling, trick cycling and more, the Martial Artists and Acrobats of Tianjin are among China’s most exciting and artistic acrobatic troupes. When: October 4, 7:30 p.m. Where: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale Cost: $29-$49 Info: 480-499-8587, scottsdaleperformingarts.org

Shake the Lake Festival

Rock the District, a nonprofit music program for teens, presents this festival featuring some of the Southwest’s best teen musicians playing along the shores of Bartlett Lake. Henry Thompson Band, Carissa Canto, Big Spill, Lauren Bizzell, House of Noise, Sophie Louis, Katelyn & Chance, The Undecided and Promise to Myself are scheduled to perform. When: September 23, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Bartlett Lake Marina, 20808 E. Bartlett Dam Rd., Carefree Cost: Free (donations encouraged) Info: 602-400-3330, rockthedistrict.net

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Old MacDonald’s Pumpkin Patch

Great Arizona Puppet Theatre’s production uses hand and rod puppets to tell the story of Old MacDonald’s animals on the hunt for the perfect Halloween costumes in this sing-along show. When: October 4-29, various times Where: Great Arizona Puppet Theatre, 302 W. Latham St., Phoenix Cost: $7, children; $10, adults Info: 602-262-2050, azpuppets.org

Movies in the Desert: Finding Dory

Enjoy an evening of music, games, prizes, and an outdoor showing of the Disney movie Finding Dory. Pre-movie activities include a meet and greet with Dory, a “fish scratch art station” and drawing Dory. When: October 14, 6:30 p.m. Where: OdySea in the Desert, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale Cost: Free Info: 480-951-2100, odyseaaquarium.com

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Co-authors Amy Fellner Dominy and Nate Evans read from and sign their children’s book Cookiesaurus Rex, in which one feisty dinosaur cookie comes out of the oven determined to get the best frosting first and be King of All Cookies. When: September 23, 10 a.m. Where: Changing Hands Bookstore, 6428 S. McClintock Drive, Tempe Cost: $16.99 per book (comes with signing ticket) Info: 480-730-0205, changinghands.com

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Tin Can Luminaries You will need: • 14.5-ounce food can(s) • Sharpie

project relies heavily on upcycling containers leftover from my kitchen. It’s amazing what you can do with cans and bottles that would otherwise end up in a landfill. • Hammer and nail • Cordless drill and small drill bit, around 1/16 size • Painter’s tape and spray paint • Tea light

First, remove the label then wash and dry the can. Using a Sharpie, mark out your design in dots in the grooves of the can. Using a nail and a hammer, tap a dent into each dot. If you are able, use the nail to make the hole; however, I ended up bending the can too much. If you aren’t able to put holes through the can with the hammer and nail, use the cordless drill. I found the dents I made with the hammer and nail to be very helpful in keeping my drill bit from wandering all over the can.

Once finished with punching out the holes, I took two approaches to painting the cans. For designs of an object, I used painter’s tape to tape off the design within the holes, then spraypainted around the can. When the paint dried, I peeled the paint off to reveal a two-tone look. On the “Trick or Treat” cans, I just painted over the whole thing with black, then did a quick spray with orange just over the words so they weren’t completely lost when they weren’t illuminated. An extra step I took with both paint approaches was to spray the interior of the cans gold once everything else was dry.

Use either a regular or electric tea light to illuminate each can in the dark.

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For the pumpkin, Frankenstein, ghost or anything with words, use painter’s tape to tape off the portion of the glass that you want to show through. Painter’s tape is easy to work with and cut into various shapes. Make sure to apply it securely to the surface, pressing down on all of the edges so there is no overspray, then use your base color to spray the entire surface. Once the paint is dry, use a toothpick or X-Acto knife to slowly and carefully remove the tape to reveal the design. Use acrylics or puff paint to add Frankenstein’s facial features.

For the candy corn look, first paint the entire bottle or jar with white paint. Wait for it to dry, then cover 2/3 with orange spray paint. Once the orange is dry, paint the bottom third with yellow spray paint. Easy peasy!

Soda Bottle Ghosts You will need: • 1-liter soda bottle • White spray paint • Black acrylic paint or puff paint

After you’ve removed the label and washed and dried the bottle, spray it all white. When the paint is dry, use black paint to apply a spooky face. These can be hung with fishing line or placed around your house. For added effect, paint over the whole bottle with glow-in-the-dark acrylic paint.

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Remove the label, then wash and dry the jug. Using the base color of spray paint, spray the entire jug, front and back. Once the base coat is dry for a pumpkin face, use black acrylics or puff paint to paint on the face. For a Frankenstein face, use the painter’s tape and a plastic bag to cover everything except the area designated as hair, which you will then paint over with black spray paint. Once the hair is dry, remove the bag and tape and use acrylics or puff paint to apply the face. If doing a zombie or alien, you can use different materials to create hair to glue to the top of the jug. The last step is to affix the head to a stick. I used scrap fabric to fill the gap between the bottle’s neck and the stick,

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You will need: • Plastic juice or milk carton • Painter’s tape • Spray paint • Outdoor acrylic paint or puff paint • Stick (broom handle, garden stake, etc.) • Scrap fabric

3 then tied a piece of fabric around the bottle’s neck to hide the transition and tie the piece together (pun intended). The sticks allow the monster heads to be displayed in your yard in various places.

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Salt River Fields’ Balloon Spooktacular glows this Halloween By Joe Gilmore Hot air balloons will fill the Scottsdale night sky at Salt River Fields when the Balloon Spooktacular returns to the Spring Training ballpark for the seventh year on Friday, October 27, and Saturday, October 28. Clocked at more than three hours, the Spooktacular is the world’s longest continuous glow. The Aerial Solutions-produced event is expected to bring in more than 36,000 visitors for viewing, trick or treating, eating and gaming. “The event should continue to grow this year as word spreads about how much fun it is and how much is included with admission,” said Vanessa Clifton, Aerial Solutions’ vice president and chief operating officer. Families will get the chance to go on tethered rides in the balloons, which act as candy stations holding more than 4,000 pounds of goodies. Besides the balloons, there will be nightly firework shows, music,

More than 60,000 visitors are expected to attend this year’s Balloon Spooktacular. (Photos special to Nearby News)

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Go savory at Scottsdale’s Mac and Cheese Fest By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Mac and cheese will get a whole new look during the first festival in the Valley celebrating the savory dish. Set for Saturday, October 7, the Mac and Cheese Fest at the Scottsdale Waterfront will offer samples of mac and cheese with a variety of unusual ingredients including brisket and barbecue sauce with fried onions on top; seafood; jalapeños and spices. Plain Janes can get their fill as well. “Mac and cheese in and of itself is pretty basic,” said spokeswoman Sharon Krieger. “It will be cool to see how many restaurants are going out of the box with it and taking it to the next level, adding unique and random ingredients you wouldn’t necessarily expect. The Roaring Fork is participating and they have a

pretty beloved green chili mac and cheese that has a bit of a kick to it.” And there will be plenty of libations to complement the mac and cheese. “We’re getting into pairing it with some of the breweries,” she said. “The local craft beer folks are getting involved.” A demonstration tent will feature adults and kids – the big cheese and the little cheese – as well as restaurants, showing off their cheesy talents during the “Mac & Cheese S’Mac Down.” The winners go home with the Golden Noodle Trophy. The first annual Mac and Cheese Fest takes place at Scottsdale Waterfront. (Special to Nearby News)

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One would expect any place that serves a hamburger called “Bruce Lee” to kick some major butt. Zinburger indeed packs a punch with its martially artful masterpiece, which lights the palate up with tingling barbecue sauce, jalapeños, and Sriracha mayo before a balancing blend of earthy avocado, napa cabbage slaw and cucumber smooths things over. It’s a monumental mess (you’ll need extra napkins) on a bulging slab of juicy beef between two voluminous buns, but the sheer girth of the patty and glut of condiments makes it worth the $11.50 price tag. That long toothpick they stick in the center will never keep it all together. Part of the Fox Restaurant Concepts family, Zinburger was among the first haute hamburger places in Scottsdale, and it remains one of the best. They serve certified Angus beef and Strauss Farms grass-fed beef, they grind their hamburger daily, and they make everything to order. There are no bargain burgers here, but every single one is worth the splurge. The lowest-priced is the Plain & Simple ($9.50), which comes with just lettuce, tomato and mayo. The signature Zinburger costs $10.50, but is classifieds

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another hot mess, oozing Manchego cheese, soaked in zinfandel-braised onions, slathered with mayo and piled with lettuce. The most expensive variation is the $15.50 grass-fed Strass Farms burger, topped with aged white cheddar, roasted mushrooms, caramelized onions, lettuce and more mayo (every burger on the menu comes with mayo, because these are high-end hamburgers, and that is the European thing to do). And yes, it’s a mess. But it’s delicious. If eating a hamburger while sitting across from the restaurant’s giant mural of grazing cows is unnerving, or if you just don’t feel like having beef, Zinburger’s menu includes a seared ahi sandwich in tamari glaze with avocado, coleslaw, and mayo, and an incredibly tasty turkey burger topped with Swiss cheese, avocado, tomato, lettuce, and of course, mayo. All burgers come a la carte, so fries must be ordered as a side, and Zinburger offers six takes on the tuber, ranging from $3 to $7 – regular handcut fries; spicy green chili fries with an incendiary blend of roasted jalapeños and chipotle sauce speckled with bitter cotija cheese; sweet potatoes fries; zucchini fries; Double Truffle Fries with

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truffle aioli, truffle oil and parmesan Shakes ($5.50 each) come served in tall, cheese; and a “loaded” version smoth- old-fashioned shake glasses, and can be ered in Applewood-smoked bacon, made into malts for a dollar extra. As far as the bar, it’s massive and cheese, sour cream and chives. Housemade onion rings are also an awesome packed with people at peak hours, but its menu is more modest. There’s option. There’s not a bad bowl among Zin- wine (12 reds, six whites and one rosé), burger’s five salad choices: each one beer (14 brews, including local Barrio Brewing Co.’s light is fresh, complex and malty Tucand… not a hot son Blonde), and mess. There’s faseven basic cockmiliar territory tails including the (Caesar salad, garden-in-a-glass chopped wedge salad) and there’s cucumber basil slightly more exmule, garnished otic fare – and with enough torn significantly basil for an Anne more heft – in Geddes baby phothe Farm Salad to shoot. (mixed greens, Speaking of bacabbage, radishes, bies, if you want to avocado, carrots, The turkey burger is incredibly tasty. see someone cry cucumbers, tolike one – or you matoes, red quinoa, roasted corn, feta know, if a friend just needs to clear their cheese, Champagne vinaigrette) and sinuses – have them eat Zinburger’s El the Chinese Chicken Salad (mixed Diablo burger. That one’s got fire-roastgreens, napa cabbage, oranges, red ed jalapeños, pepper jack cheese, and peppers, wonton chips, sesame seeds, chipotle… mayo. Hoo boy. and “Asian vinaigrette”). Might as well soak the tongue in the You probably won’t want dessert if cool ice cream of a milkshake topped your meal included one of Zinburger’s with chocolate-drizzled whipped rich shakes, which are as decadent as cream for a while. It’s a lot to finish at their burgers, and especially if you don’t once, so better grab even more napkins like pie (but who doesn’t like pie?!), be- for the impending sweet meltdown. cause that’s all they offer, and only fresh banana cream or rich chocolate cream. Zinburger But the milkshakes could give you 15257 N. Scottsdale Road the shakes. There are eight variations of (Scottsdale Quarter) shakes (plus a root beer float), includ480-285-0690 ing Nutella hazelnut crunch, Butterfinzinburgeraz.com ger, strawberry, and cookies and cream.

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Manestra Christopher Columbus, cover your ears! This Italian girl is going to tip her hat to the Greek Festival this month and a recipe that is the ultimate Greek comfort food: manestra! It’s a beautiful pot full of falloff-the-bone short ribs and orzo pasta. In my Italian family, orzo was always used as the pastina of choice in our homemade chicken soup, so Greek manestra was entirely new to me. There is only one word to describe this hearty meal: Opa! It’s that lovely Greek word meaning to celebrate with exuberance, but the ingredients and flavors in manestra are pure soulfood/comfort food in any nationality. It starts with braised and slow-cooked short ribs that create a fantastic red sauce for the orza to soak up in the pot. It’s absolutely mouthwatering. For this delectable discovery, I thank popular Valley musicians and recording artists Thano and Demitri Sahnas, known in Arizona as The Sahnas

GREEK MANESTRA Ingredients: - 1/8 cup olive oil - 2 packages bone-in short ribs (approx. 8-10 pieces or 3 to 3-1/2 lbs.) - Salt and pepper - 2 bunches mint, finely chopped with stems removed - 1 large sweet yellow onion, chopped fine - 6 small (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce - 1/4 whole cinnamon stick (approx. 1 inch-long) - 4 whole cloves - 1 package orzo pasta (approx. 1 lb) - 1 lemon, squeezed - 1/2 cube butter, browned - Chicken broth for thinning mixture, optional

For the Dutch Oven method: 1. Generously sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of short ribs. 2. In a hot skillet with olive oil, brown ribs. When browned, add mint and onion, cooking until onions are tender. Add tomato sauce, cinnamon and cloves. Simmer until meat is tender, about three

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Brothers and Turning Point. Their mom, Kathy Sahnas, had a hidden treasure that had been passed down from generation to generation that is so simple and welcoming, I couldn’t wait to dish it up and then get it into your hands! Enjoy the great flavor of this Sahnas family favorite. If you haven’t enjoyed the big Greek event celebrated in the Valley each year, hope you can make it to the Phoenix Greek Festival (phoenixgreekfestival.org) at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, October 13-15. Also check out where the Sahnas Brothers are performing this month at theguitarbrothers.com. hours. When done, remove meat and cut up or shred into bite-size pieces. Remove and discard cinnamon stick and cloves. 3. Add orzo to sauce, stirring often to avoid sticking. Cook for about 25 minutes. Add lemon juice. Return meat to pot. In a small saucepan, cook butter until browned. Stir butter into orzo and meat mixture and serve. Serve with a salad and feta cheese as a side. Yields approximately 6-8 servings. Note: If the mixture becomes too thick, add chicken broth or water, a little at a time.

For the Crock Pot method: In a skillet, brown the seasoned short ribs in olive oil. Add onions and mint, cooking until onions are tender. Transfer ribs and onions to crock pot. Cover meat with tomato sauce, cloves and cinnamon. Cook on high for about six hours or until ribs are tender. Remove meat. Cut or shred into bite-size pieces. Add orzo to the sauce. Cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the meat back to the cooked orzo. Add the melted butter and lemon. Stir and serve.

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hailed The Accidentals in 2015 for “displaying a genre-hopping range of influences and some smart songwriting skills to go with their abundant musical chops.” “We definitely want to be flexible and do different styles of music,” Larson said. “But it’s hard for the record label to market when you don’t feel you belong in any niche. Sony fully supported that decision. We just have to prove we can sell something that crosses all the boundaries.”

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The genre-bending Accidentals ready to show off at the MIM The genre-bending Michigan band The Accidentals has made nearly every magazine’s Top 10 list for 2017. The accolades have been plentiful since The Accidentals released their debut album, Odyssey, on August 18, via Sony Masterworks. Blending folk, pop and bluegrass, multiinstrumentalists Sav Buist and Katie Larson, along with drummer Michael Dause, admit the attention is exciting yet daunting. “It’s been incredibly humbling,” Buist said. “When we signed with Sony Masterworks, we were amazed by its lineup – Branford Marsalis and Yo-Yo Ma – and so many others. We were shocked that Sony would allow us to come into their family. These musicians have amazing histories and amazing stories and music. We’re honored but daunted to be a part of it. “We have to prove ourselves a little with our first album.” Co-produced by Buist, Larson and Dause with engineer Jason Lehning

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at Asheville, North Carolina’s Echo Mountain Recording, Odyssey includes the title track as well as additional singles “Memorial Day” and “KW,” featuring Keller Williams. Other special guests on the album include Jenny Conlee of The Decemberists and Kaki King. The Accidentals are celebrating Odyssey with a tour that comes to the MIM this month. “That room is crazy,” Dause said. “It is the best-sounding room I’ve ever stepped foot in.” “We were geeked because we didn’t see the whole museum,” Buist added. “I think it’s impossible to see in one day. It’s such a unique spot. We always try to seek out museums on the road. The MIM is a really cool spot. Arizona is such the opposite of Michigan: The state’s beautiful. We had a great experience with Martin Sexton. The landscape is beautiful. It’s super warm. I think we’re all ready to head out there.” For the jaunt, The Accidentals have been practicing the new songs that will prove their penchant for experimentation. “One thing we try to capture in moving in this genre-less direction is going from funk to jazz to pop to rock to folk songwriter. We’ve been able to upgrade our live shows, thanks to sponsors. Plus, we do our best to tell

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Restaurants, museums and free trolley and/or horse-drawn carriage rides are available during ArtWalk to transport folks from numerous free parking areas throughout the Scottsdale Arts District and Scottsdale downtown. When: Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m. Where: Locations include Main Street from Scottsdale Road west to Goldwater Boulevard, and on Marshall Way north of Indian School Road to 5th Avenue. Cost: Free Info: scottsdaleaz.gov/events

Add flavor to Saturday with a day of Brazilian culture workshops, performances, food and shopping. The festival celebrates 100 years of samba, so bring your dancing shoes for the movement and music lessons, and stick around for the coxinhas and street food vendors. When: September 23, 2 p.m. Where: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second Street, Scottsdale Cost: $6-$20 Info: braziliandayarizona.com

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Christopher Jagmin is a Phoenix-based artist selected for the Scottsdale Public Art Creative Residency program. For two months, Jagmin invites visitors to participate in weekly communityconnected projects. The works collected will then be showcased in an exhibit next year. Activities include creating historical monuments and using a label maker to create personal affirmations. When: Through October 31, various times Where: Scottsdale Livery, 3894 N. Brown Avenue, Scottsdale Cost: Free Info: 480-874-4645, scottsdalepublicart.org

Chicago Experience Featuring Kenny Cetera Kenny Cetera, brother of Chicago lead singer Peter Cetera, brings his tribute to the band to Scottsdale. The Chicago Experience recreates the band’s hits like “If You Leave Me Now,” “Hard to Say I’m Sorry,” “Hard Habit to Break” and “You’re the Inspiration.” When: September 22-23, 7:30 p.m. Where: Casino Arizona, 524 N. 92nd Street, Scottsdale Cost: $15 Info: 480-850-7734, casinoarizona.com

Cooks and Chords Cooks and Chords is a night of culinary and sensory delights, as stations of chef-prepared dishes are paired with wines and beers. Check out the acoustic music and raffle and silent auction as well. Funds from Cooks and Chords directly assist and empower those in Arizona with MS. When: September 23, 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Mayo Clinic, 13400 E. Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale Cost: $75-$5,000 Info: http://bit.ly/2vdIXBv

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The Scottsdale Firefighters Association’s annual charity dinner promotes nonprofits such as Vista Del Camino Food Bank and Scottsdale Foothills Animal Rescue. Equally as important, the fundraiser recognizes firefighters for their service. This year’s featured speakers are former ‘Yote Shane Doan, and Linda Pauling, whose son inspired the Make-A-Wish Foundation. When: September 24, 6 p.m. Where: Dominick’s Steakhouse, 15169 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale Cost: $150-$10,000 Info: 602-799-9543, scottsdalefirefighters.org

Jim Norton Comedian Jim Norton is the co-host of The Opie with Jim Norton Show on Sirius XM Radio and has three comedy specials available on Hulu. He has regularly guest-starred on The Tonight Show, The Late Show with David Letterman, Louie and Inside Amy Schumer. When: October 6, 8 p.m. Where: Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale Cost: $45-$90 Info: 480-850-7777, talkingstickresort. com

Bacon and Beer Classic Explore the Spring Training home of the San Francisco Giants while indulging in all-inclusive suds and grub. Sample more than 50 craft beers from regional breweries, eat over 25 original bacon dishes and unlimited bacon strips, play giant Jenga and cornhole, compete in a bacon-eating contest and more at Scottsdale Stadium. When: October 7, 1 p.m. Where: Scottsdale Stadium, 7408 E. Osborn Road, Scottsdale Cost: $49-$79 Info: baconandbeerclassic.com

By Alison Bailin Batz Forget Taco Tuesday: It’s time to get ready for a taco weekend. Now in its eighth year, the Arizona Taco Festival – hosted across ten acres at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Saturday, October 14, and Sunday, October 15 – is set to delight taste buds and break records. “Last year, we served more than 30,000 guests with very few lines for tacos – and we expect even more taco lovers this year,” said David Tyda, festival co-founder. “After all, we have to protect our title as the largest taco festival in the country.” A general admission ticket, $12 to $15, provides access to 50 restaurants and food trucks, each dishing out $2 tacos and many also offering homemade salsas, guacamoles and a la carte desserts for tasting as well. Eventgoers can indulge in Four Peaks beer, custom margaritas, and mezcal cocktails. Even “The Most Interesting Man in the World” will be in attendance, representing his new drink of choice, Astral Tequila. Bands will provide the soundtrack, while guests also enjoy a Chihuahua

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beauty pageant, eating contests, traditional Lucha Libre wrestling matches and 50 National Taco Association judges, each conducting double-blind taco tastings to determine who will win portions of a $10,000 cash prize purse. The 2016 Grand Champion, International Truck of Tacos, will be there both days to defend its title. The 2015 champions, Diego Pops and Creations by SERGIO, will also compete again against an impressive list of competitors including Casa Añejo, Chico Malo, CRUjiente, Dos Gringos, Gadzooks, La Hacienda, La Sala, Loco

Patron, Modern Margarita, Old Town Gringos, Salty Señorita, SOL, T. Cook’s, Tarbell’s, Tacos Tequila Whiskey, Two Brothers Tap House, Willie’s Taco Joint, Tapacubo and Yardhouse. “Guests will also be able to enjoy entertainment in virtually every corner of the event, including the nowlegendary Tequila Expo on Saturday and Margarita Expo on Sunday,” Tyda said. More than 100 types of tequila will available in a tent during the Saturdayonly event, where guest can purchase 10 tastes for $20. Arizona’s top mixologists will take part in Sunday’s Margarita Expo, now

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in its second year. As with the Tequila Expo, guests will be able to purchase ten tastings for just $20. “Visitors to this tent will vote on their favorite margaritas throughout the day, with one mixologist winning the most coveted of prizes – a year membership for prime steak delivery,” Tyda said. For an elevated festival experience, VIP tickets are available for $100 each day and include the main event plus five adult beverages, one water or soda, and ten tacos. Guests also have access to a VIP tent with shaded seating and private bathrooms. Kids 12 and younger are admitted free so they can enjoy several attractions, like bungee trampoline, mechanical bull, hamster balls, orbitron, slides and bounce houses. Kids also have access to lemonade stands, ice cream vendors and shaved ice carts. Some activities are an additional cost.

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By Marilyn Hawkes When it comes to estate planning, there’s not a one-size-fits-all solution, according to Andrea Claus, principal attorney and partner at the Scottsdale branch of Morris Hall PLLC, an Arizona and New Mexico law firm that specializes in estate planning. At Morris Hall, attorneys make estate plans for everyone, from people with large portfolios and real estate holdings to those with smaller assets. When meeting with new clients, the attorney will determine what’s best for each situation and discuss everything from establishing a revocable living trust and estate taxes to divorce and creditor protection and community property issues. In addition, Morris Hall attorneys can help clients with legacy planning, power of attorney, probate and estate administration, wills and many other issues pertinent to estate planning. Claus talks with new clients not only about financial goals and assets, but also about family dynamics. “Everybody’s got a horror story of the family that fell apart after mom or dad died and unfortunately that does happen,” Claus said. “We try to make sure all of those issues, including potential family issues, are addressed. That’s important.” comm. spotlight

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Comprehensive estate planning ensures the client’s wishes will be carried out after he or she dies and will make the transfer of assets as easy and efficient as possible, Claus said. But when a person dies without an estate plan, they die intestate (without a will) and his or her assets will be divided by the state. In Arizona, as in all states, there’s a formula for intestate succession, starting with the person’s spouse and children. For those who already have an estate plan, Claus recommends reviewing the plan every few years to make sure there haven’t been any changes in the law that might impact what they have in place. As part of the review, Claus also examines the client’s finances and personal relationships to learn about any changes: “Estate plans tend to be a little like cars. They need maintenance.” Claus enjoys estate-planning law because she gets a chance to be the “good guy.” “I do everything in my power to keep things out of court and to make sure that someone’s assets go to whom they want, when they want, with the least amount of expense and issue when they pass,” she said.

For Claus, helping families through probate and trust administration is also very rewarding. “You get a chance to help someone through a dark hour.” Morris Hall sets itself apart by being a relationship firm, rather than a transactional firm. “I speak for every attorney here when I say we get to know families,” Claus said. “We look at everything comprehensively. I’m not just drafting a document and our business is done. We remain connected.” While other firms may include estate planning in their collective portfolio, Morris Hall attorneys are solely devoted to helping clients manage their estate plans. “We’re not doing a little bit of bankruptcy and a little bit of DUI; our focus is 100 percent estate planning,” Claus said. “That allows us to be extraordinarily knowledgeable in what we do.”

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making Scottsdale government more transparent,” Mayor Jim Lane said. “We hope it will make us more effective, too, through the insights and applications that may result.” Examples of dataset-driven results include the determination that moving Scottsdale Fire Department’s Station 603 two miles to the east will shorten emergency response times; the creation of trail maps in McDowell Sonoran Preserve to enhance citizen recreation and assist with search and rescue operations; and using traffic counts on roadways to help determine where new traffic signals should go.

“Datasets are maintained and refreshed regularly, so the public can count on current data being available in their area of interest,” said Kelly Corsette, communications and public affairs director for City of Scottsdale. “People can request datasets they would like to see via the site, as well.” The portal, which was developed with guidance from the Sunlight Foundation Open Data Policy Guidelines using opensource software at no outof-pocket cost to the city, can be accessed at data.scottsdaleaz.gov.

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By Nearby News Staff The Scottsdale-based nonprofit organization Camelot Therapeutic Horsemanship’s annual gala fundraiser, Starry Knights, will take place Saturday, October 21 at Scottsdale Plaza Resort. The theme for the event is “An Evening of Hollywood Glamour,” and fundraiser festivities include cocktail hour, dinner, and live and silent auctions. There will also be a keynote presentation honoring Camelot students Kiara Grindrod and Kelly Knodel. The fully accessible Camelot Ranch has served children and adults with disabilities since its founding in 1983. All students in the Camelot Therapeutic Horsemanship program receive complimentary lessons, which are supported by fundraising events like Starry Knights. “Starry Knights is an incredibly important night of fundraising

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Students Kelly Knodel (left) and Kiara Grindrod will be honored at the Starry Knights gala. (Photos courtesy Camelot Therapeutic Horsemanship)

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