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EDUCATION
CHARTER SCHOOL
Hearn Academy
Hearn Academy is a tuition-free, nonprofit charter school that has been providing academic excellence to students of the Valley since fall 1998. High parent satisfaction and increasing student performance is at the heart of the school’s mission toward success. It desires to partner with parents in the pursuit of excellence for all students through a well-rounded academic program that highlights literacy and a standards-based approach to education.
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Caurus Academy
41900 N. 42nd Avenue, Anthem 623-466-8187 caurusacademy.org Ridgeline Academy Inc.
33625 N. North Valley Parkway, Phoenix 623-223-1335 ridgelineacademy.org
PRESCHOOL
Hearn Academy
Hearn Academy preschool embraces the developmental needs of 3- and 4-year-old students. The school builds from curriculums that enhance language development, encourages fine motor skills and embraces hand-on learning. A certified early childhood teacher provides the foundation and guidance for a comprehensive and age-appropriate introduction to lifelong learning. Classes range from 10 to 15 students to provide individual care and concern for learning that every child needs to begin a successful journey to school.
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HEARN ACADEMY
‘A’ RATED K-8TH GRADE
BESTOF 2021
• Best Charter School • Best Pre-School
HEARNACADEMY.ORG
30 JUNE 30, 2021 • BEST OF THE FOOTHILLS FOCUS • • • HONORABLE MENTIONS • • •
DINING
Best American Food • The Horny Toad • The Roadrunner Restaurant and Saloon
Best Asian Food • 3 Regions Vietnamese Kitchen • Z’s House of Thai
Best Bakery/Dessert • Sweeteez Sweets • Yogurtini Best BBQ • Bryan’s Black Mountain Barbecue • Chilleen’s on 17
Best Beer/Brewery • Cave Creek Beer Company • Simple Machine Brewing Company Best Breakfast • Dog House Diner • Sweethearts Gourmet Donuts
Best Cocktails • Carefree Distillery • Stumblina’s Cantina
Best Coffee Shop • Urban Boba Tea House • Saddlecreek Coffee Co.
Best Fast Food Burger • Sonic Drive-In • Fatburger Best Healthy Food • Nekter Juice Bar • Tryst Cafe Best Italian Food • Pomodoro Italian Grill & Seafood • Spiga Cucina Italiana Best Local Burger • State 48 Rock House • Thirsty Lion Gastropub Best Mexican Food • Carlos O’Brien’s • Plaza Bonita Mexican Restaurant
Best Pizza • Ray’s Pizza • Mellow Mushroom
Best Pub/Sports Bar • Tailgaters & IL Primo Tatum • Mountain View Pub
Best Sandwich • English Rose Tea Room • Venues Cafe
Best Seafood • Pomodoro Italian Grill and Seafood • Roy’s Restaurant Best Steakhouse • Buffalo Chip Saloon and Steakhouse • Keeler’s Neighborhood Steakhouse Best Sushi • ARI Sushi • Kawaii Sushi and Asian Cuisine
Best Tacos • Modern Margarita • Ofrenda
FUN & ACTIVITIES
Best Family Activity • Hurricane Harbor Phoenix • Cave Creek Trail Rides
Best Golf Course • The 500 Golf Club at Adobe Dam Regional Park • Tatum Ranch Golf Club
Best Live Music • Janey’s Coffee Co. & Bodega • Pizzicata USA
Best Performing Arts • North Valley Symphony Orchestra • Starlight Community Theater
COMMUNITY
Best Church/Place to Worship • North Valley Community Church • Christ’s Church of the Valley (CCV) Best Non-Profit • Daisy Mountain Firefighters Charities • Hope 4 Kids International
BUSINESS
Best Air Conditioner/Repair Service • West Coast Plumbing & Air • Hays Cooling Heating & Plumbing Best Alternative Exercise • Fuego Hot Yoga & Wellness • TNT MMA Training Center Best Auto Repair • Sun Devil Auto • Kerry’s Car Care Best Bank/Credit Union • BMO Harris Bank • National Bank of Arizona
Best Clothing Boutique • Bags & Rags • 42 Saint
Best Consignment Store • Lazy Lizard • Carefree Consignment Best Customer Service • Wyman Plumbing & Mechanical • The Pet Wellness Center
Best Doggy Day Care • Pet Paradise Phoenix • Paws & Claws Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Services Best Financial Planning Services • Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Tron J. Brinkmann • Hasslacher Tax & Financial
Best Hair Salon • Carefree Salons
Best Home Improvement • Dunn-Edwards Paints Cave Creek • Cave Creek Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling Best Home Maintenance • J D’s Home Repair • Anthem AZ Enterprises Best Home Services • Daisy Mountain Painting • Harmon Electric Inc.
Best Insurance Agency/Agent • American Family Insurance - Martie Troisi • John Kovach Agency - American Family Insurance
