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By Beth Duckett Scottsdale’s north-central neighborhoods will welcome new residential, commercial and public transportation options this year that could attract more urban professionals to the area, Mayor Jim Lane said. Lane will discuss the north-central sector as part of his annual state of the city address Feb. 22 at The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch, 7700 E. McCormick Parkway. He spoke in advance about changes coming to north-central neighborhoods that will offer
By Alison Bailin Batz A dozen north-central Scottsdale chefs are stepping up to support the Girl Scouts in the fourth annual Girl Scout Cookie Dessert Challenge. Each chef has been assigned one flavor of Girl Scout cookies as inspiration for a dessert. Through Feb. 28, the chefs’ restaurant(s) will feature their unique takes on Girl Scout cookies on the
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Scottsdale’s ‘Godzilla’ broke ground for mechanized garbage collection As Scottsdale came of age after World War II, the rapidly growing town engaged in many innovative and pioneering projects. Even the city’s trash collection became a model for the country. Fully mechanized residential trash collection had not been successfully implemented anywhere until Scottsdale’s prototype truck—dubbed “Godzilla” by city employees— demonstrated that it was possible and beneficial. In 1965, Scottsdale’s trash collection, like all municipalities, relied on manual collection, in which workers had to grab cans or bags of trash from the streets and alleys. Summer heat, grueling work and injuries resulted in a 91 percent turnover in the city’s waste services in the 1960s. Scottsdale approved a plan to test a new system and received a federal grant for the project. A city mechanic, while troubleshooting the mechanical arm that would pick up the trash cans, exclaimed that he was building “a monster…a Godzilla.” The name stuck, and so did the new mechanical-arm technology. After a successful trial run in 1969, Godzilla and succeeding trucks more than doubled collection rates and impressed residents, who lined the alleyways in the testing phase to see the new truck lift trash cans high into the air and tip them into the truck.
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Among the largest investments for Scottsdale in the implementation of “Godzilla,” the mechanical trash collector, was not the technology, but the purchase of standardized trash cans. In this undated photo, two sizes of new standardized cans are shown.
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Scottsdale created Godzilla and its successors by modifying existing front-loading garbage trucks. This undated photo shows an unmodified version of the model used to create second-generation trucks. Those after Godzilla, with a refined grabbing mechanism, could collect trash even faster. Collection increased to 270 tons per week from 90.
In this photo, an official delegation of Russians touring the U.S. in 1974 visits Scottsdale’s waste-disposal facilities. The delegation’s interest in Scottsdale’s refuse services attests to the program’s innovation.
In this undated photo, the original prototype truck used to test the feasibility of mechanized trash collection plucks a garbage can off the street. Godzilla was a modification of a truck designed to lift dumpsters from the front of the vehicle. While creating the mechanical arm for street-side collection, Scottsdale mechanic Chuck Kalinowski called the prototype “Godzilla” in a moment of frustration, and the name stuck.
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Child-friendly outing Heroes, hearts and history collide at i.d.e.a. Museum By Kimberly Hosey Have a hero in the family? Maybe a hero-obsessed kid or two? The i.d.e.a. Museum, a short drive from Scottsdale neighborhoods, has you covered. Its next exhibit, “Caped Crusaders and Everyday Heroes,” runs Friday, Feb. 10, to Sunday, May 28. It takes guests on a hero’s journey through works by more than 15 national and international artists. Cultural and mythological heroes and heroines from around the world come to life. The exhibit also honors men and women who became community heroes because of their work or actions. Join your kids in finding a little heroic inspiration along the way. Handson activities, such as experiencing a superpower (via green screen), developing a storyboard detailing a unique champion of your own, and designing superhero costumes nurture creative thinking and are fun. The exhibit also features paintings, photography, sculptures and mixedmedia displays by artists around the state, country and world. As always, the museum, whose name stands for “Imagination. Design. Experience. Art,” also offers studios, rooms for crafts and physical play, an outdoor area perfect for grabbing a snack or picnic lunch, and the “Hub” near the front of the building. The busy, brightly colored Hub features 11 interactive stations to trigger imagination and creativity, like “Face Frames,” where guests create decorative glasses by first choosing frames (using pipe cleaners, pre-printed frame patterns or 3-D glasses), and then decorating them with materials like feathers, glitter, gems and stickers. If ever you wanted to craft with your kids without the hassle of gathering all the materials, i.d.e.a. is the place for you. Page 14
Cost: Members $7, non-members $12. STEAM Kids: The Science of Superheroes 10 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 25. Bang! Pop! Ka-Pow! Explore the sights, strengths and sounds of superhero science with lightning bolts, vertical force and pop rocks. Registration includes all-day museum admission. Age: 6 to 12; child must be accompanied by adult. Cost: Members $8, non-members $16.
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A student gets down and dirty in Messy Creations class. February has a Valentine’s-theme project.
ArtVille, a soft play area for kids 5 and younger, engages them, stimulating awareness of color, shape and texture while they crawl, walk, build and explore the brightly colored, soft oversize blocks. ArtVille guests must wear socks, which can be purchased at the museum, or bring your own. Older children are welcome, but only as “helpers.” Kids and adults may want to check out the groovy Black Light Room, now featuring a glowing Alice in Wonderland scene. Wear clothes with white, and you’ll really shine. You can use it to make believe, discuss the story, explain how light works, or just goof around with your kids. The museum has activities and classes that allow your young heroes and makers to create art from the heart. Smocks are provided for many of the messier activities, but you might still want to bring a change of clothes for your artist. Messy Creations: Happy HeARTs 10 to 10:45 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 14. Guests at this Valentine’s Day
workshop will create crafty masterpieces with stamping, sticking and painting. Afterward, explore the Caped Crusaders and Everyday Heroes exhibit and try to spot hearts in the artwork. Registration includes all-day museum admission for both parent and child. Age: 2 to 5 (child must be accompanied by an adult). Cost: Members $6, non-members $14. Home School Historians: Jasper Johns 10 to 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 15. Young artists create a monoprint, learning a new technique as well as how Jasper Johns used symbolism. Home School Historians is every third Wednesday of the month, introducing a famous artist, art movement and fine-art technique. Registration fee includes one participating child, one adult and siblings younger than 5. Activities for siblings younger than 5 are included. Each additional participating child 5 and older must pay registration fee. Age: 5 to 12.
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Infant Messy Creations: Little Leprechauns 10 to 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 17. It’s a lucky day to explore all things sensory with a green theme. Babies and toddlers will get messy while creating artwork after a story about a leprechaun. Registration includes admission. Age: 6 months to 24 months; child must be accompanied by adult. Cost: Members $5, non-members $13. Messy Creations: Stamp, Drip and Print 10 to 10:45 a.m., Thursday, April 13. Young makers stamp and drip paint from eggs, print with potatoes and create art. Registration includes admission. Age: 2 to 5; child must be accompanied by adult. Cost: Members $6, non-members $14. Home School Historians: Andy Warhol 10 to 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 19. Learn about Andy Warhol’s iconic pop art—and create screen-printed artwork of your own. Age: 5 to 12. Cost: Members $7, nonmembers $12. The museum is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays.
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DIY curtain rods I have a long list of items that I think are severely overpriced, and curtain rods are near the top of the list. Why does something that requires so little engineering cost so much? Well, if you’re reading this article, then you know I have an alternative. You will need: 2 x 5.125 x 7.125inch wooden corbels, 1 wood closet rod (have the hardware store cut a rod that will be 6 inches longer on each side than the width of the window), 1½-inch hole saw, hand sander, 2x drywall screws, 2x wall anchors, screwdriver, wood stain or paint if desired. Step 1 To hang your curtains straight, you’ll need to measure and cut holes in the corbels. After marking the center of your hole, drill halfway through the corbel, then flip over and finish the hole from the other side. This helps prevent chunks of the finished sides of the corbels from splitting off and ruining the finish. Use a hand sander to clean up the edges of the new hole and the edges of the curtain rod. law talk
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Step 2 If desired, paint or stain the corbels and closet rod. I’ve made three versions of these for my house. One set I left raw, my youngest wanted hers painted blue, and the one I did for this article got a maple wood stain.
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slices of life By Jill Pertler
Vacation foibles We’d been looking forward to the week for months. We planned and packed and prepared to play. The months of waiting became weeks, the weeks became days, and then it was here: Vacation! Seven days of perfectly choreographed bliss. Or not. Our trip took us to the world’s most famous Mickey. It’s among our favorites because grown adults wear silly mouse ears while dining on oversize, overpriced turkey legs, and no one thinks that’s weird. Most vacations include a hiccup or two. Ours started before we got to the parks. We’d ordered brightly colored matching T-shirts. They arrived the day after we left, so we never got to take a
dorky group photo to post on Facebook. We arrived at our rental home. I set my alarm for 6:30, much earlier than any family should ever have to wake up on vacation. Despite my responsible alarm setting, we overslept because I’d set it for p.m. We scrambled and managed to be just 15 minutes off our goal time. “We can do this,” my husband said. He’s the biggest kid in the bunch. The roads in Florida are plastered with purple signs telling you where to turn and which way to go to reach the park of your choice. We managed to get lost. The boys found the correct route on their phones and blurted directions from the back seat. My husband gripped the steering wheel, stress showing just a bit in his white knuckles. We reached our magical destination, just minutes before the park opened. We ran to the gates. Most of us made it through the bag
checkers and metal detectors without a hitch, but my husband was chosen for extra security screening. This brought a scowl, and delayed our entire party by a good 30 seconds. We then ran to the ride of choice and prepared to wait in line. It’s what you do. A woman in a red dress cut through the queue to catch up with her party. We let her pass and watched her. She got to a spot where all that separated her from them was a railing, which she hopped without further ado. Her dress flew up and we all saw what none of us wanted to see: She wore a red dress, and nothing more. After that, our day was rather hohum, and by that I mean filled with great rides and fun-filled family times, with a lot of walking. We left tired, spent and fulfilled, until we realized we’d violated a primary rule: You’ve got to remember where you park.
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around the neighborhood What’s more fun than a beautiful day with the kids at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park in Scottsdale? We caught several families having fun in the winter sun.
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Street East Food Truck Festival
More than 70 Valley food trucks will be on hand for visitors to sample their fare. Listen to local musicians and join a foodeating contest. When: Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 11-12, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: Salt River Fields, 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. Cost: $12, children 12 and younger free. Each truck will offer a $2 “sample” option. Info: 480-270-5000 or streeteatsaz.com.
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Sunday A’Fair
Enjoy a free outdoor concert, arts and crafts market, family-friendly activities, sculpture tours, food and Sunday fun. When: Sundays, through April 2, noon-4 p.m. Where: Scottsdale Civic Center Park, 7375 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale. Cost: Free. Info: 480-499-8587 or scottsdaleperformingarts.org.
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Native Trails
Experience the traditional dress, music and dances of Southwestern tribes, and get up-close with the performers. Watch arts demonstrations, enjoy traditional food and browse a marketplace. When: Thursdays and Saturdays, through March 30, noon-1 p.m. Where: Scottsdale Civic Center Park, 7375 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale. Cost: Free. Info: 480-499-8587 or scottsdaleperformingarts.org.
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62nd Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show
Watch nearly 2,400 gorgeous horses compete. Enjoy shopping, arts and crafts. When: Feb. 16-26, times vary. Where: WestWorld, 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. Cost: $10 adults, $7 seniors/military, free for ages 12 and younger. Free Family Fun Night is Friday, Feb. 24. Info: 800-745-3000 or scottsdaleshow. com.
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Kodo: Dadan 2017
An unforgettable “thundering” rhythmic experience with massive Japanese taiko drums, vocals and dance. When: Friday-Saturday, Feb. 10-11, 8 p.m. Where: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.
Cost: $39-$49. Info: 480-499-8587 or scottsdaleperformingarts.org.
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Dr. Seuss’ ‘The Cat in the Hat’
Learn about the culture and music of our neighbor to the north through talks, performances, hands-on workshops, crafts and fun for kids. When: Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 11-12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. Cost: $20 adults, $15 teens, $10 kids 4-12, Free for kids 3 and under. Info: 480-478-6000 or mim.org.
Dr. Seuss’ classic tale of a troublesome cat in a striped hat comes to the stage, courtesy of Child’s Play AZ. When: Weekends, through Feb. 19, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Where: Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe. Cost: $12-$26. Info: 480-350-2822 or childsplayaz.org.
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Learn more about Arizona’s fascinating wildlife with educators and special animal guests. When: Saturday, Feb. 4, 1-3 p.m. Where: Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix. Cost: $36 for one adult and one child, $17 for additional participants. Info: 480-941-1225 or dbg.org.
This Broadway musical based on Roald Dahl’s book about a girl with a vivid imagination will appeal to all ages. When: Tuesday-Sunday, Feb. 7-12, times vary. Where: ASU Gammage, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe. Cost: $40-$175. Info: 480-965-3434 or asugammage. com.
10 Conservation Science Night Learn the science of animal conservation with fun activities geared toward all ages. When: Friday, Feb. 17, 6-8 p.m. Where: Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix. Cost: Free with advance registration. Info: 602-914-4333 or phoenixzoo.org.
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Board prioritizes construction, renovation after bond passage in November election By Nancy Norman The Scottsdale Unified School District, which serves approximately 24,000 students in 30 schools, has identified a list of projects for 2017 in the wake of passage of bond and capitalimprovement proposals in November, 2016. Voter approval of those measures allows the Governing Board to prioritize construction and renovation projects and authorize the bonds to finance them. Extensive studies by the district last year in each of its five learning communities – Arcadia, Chaparral, Coronado, Desert Mountain and Saguaro – showed that several of the oldest schools have outlived their usefulness and have become financially and practically burdensome to maintain. Some facilities are underused, the board concluded, as shifts in student populations have taken place. As the
conversations with the Governing Board and district administration continue, all of these factors will be taken into account, officials say. Decisions will be made with an eye toward fiscal responsibility, the safety of students, teachers and staff, and the learning needs of current and future students. At its Dec. 13, 2016, meeting, the board focused first on Hopi Elementary School, which opened in 1960, and in the coming weeks the board will discuss the future of Hohokam Traditional Elementary, which also opened in 1960. The Hohokam community is considering whether it wishes to change from a Pre-K through fifthgrade elementary to a K-8 model, which would require any new facilities to be designed differently. Also in December, the board authorized sale of $45 million in bonds to finance initial priorities.
Scottsdale Community College chronicles Student-funded yoga wall aids instruction The Scottsdale Community College yoga instruction program now boasts a professional yoga wall, thanks to a student-led fundraising plan that netted more than $6,000. The fundraising included personal donations, primarily from students, that ranged from $20 to $2,000, proceeds from T-shirt sales and $1,000 from the college’s Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Department budget. “Users use the wall’s rope and pulley system to help enhance their asana (poses),” said Carlyn Sikes, SCC yogainstruction director. “People who may have a difficult time with certain poses, whether due to balance issues or other physical limitations, can use the ropes to make a difficult pose accessible.” The wall can accommodate multiple students at once, valuable for group learning and teaching. SCC’s Facilities Page 24
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Scottsdale Community College yoga instructor Marivic Wrobel demonstrates the yoga wall.
Department built and installed the wall, saving about $8,000. George Benson awards scholarship For the sixth year, jazz musician and singer George Benson has been invited to present a scholarship, named in his honor, to the department’s top student. The showcase begins at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center, 9000 E. Chaparral Road. It is free. This year’s George Benson Honorary Scholarship recipient is Jonathan Boyd. He receives $1,500 to be used for his studies at SCC. For the first time, the scholarship selection committee added an honorable-mention selection: Tristan Lauzon, who will receive a $750 scholarship.
More than 80 American masterpieces by 19 artists are on display through April 30 at Scottsdale Museum of the West’s presentation of “The Taos Society of Artists.” The paintings are on loan from institutions across the country, as well as private collections. The museum, 3830 N. Marshall Way, one block west of Scottsdale Road, is presenting several events in conjunction with the exhibition. A two-day symposium is 1-5 p.m., April 6-7. The lecture series will feature internationally recognized scholars, who will discuss the society’s members, artistic technique, birth of tourism in Taos, art patronage and components that established an artistic circle in Taos during the early 20th century. Monthly “Taos Tuesdays” programs are 11 a.m. to noon on Feb. 14, March 14 and April 11 in the Virginia G. Piper Theater/ Auditorium. Topics include the patron/ artist relationship (Feb. 14), Taos Associate Member John Sloan’s advocacy of Native American art (March 14), and a screening of “Awakening in Taos,” a documentary about Mabel Dodge Luhan and her role in making Taos a haven of inspiration and creativity for writers and artists (April 11).
About 100 years ago, artists, photographers, scientists, business leaders, members of high society and even families on vacation flocked to Taos, New Mexico, to see the wonderland portrayed in paintings by the Taos Society of Artists, among the most influential schools of American painting, and to meet those artists. Their works feature dramatic landscapes and Native Americans in traditional clothing, which shaped popular culture’s perceptions of the American Southwest and influenced generations of artists, including Georgia O’Keeffe, Andrew Dasburg, Marsden Hartley and Maynard Dixon. These artists not only created a distinctive style of American art, but also played a key role in transforming the remote Taos community into an international art center, with the society artists enjoying a large measure of celebrity. The older members of the Taos Society aligned more closely to their academic training, while the younger members broke new ground experimenting with modernist techniques coming from European artists, such as Picasso, Cezanne and Matisse.
Admission to “The Taos Society of Artists” exhibition, the April 6-7 symposium, and “Taos Tuesdays” is included in museum admission, and is free to museum members. The museum is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursdays 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m., and Sundays 11 a.m.-5 p.m. It is closed Mondays. For more information call 480-6869539 or visit scottsdalemuseumwest.org.
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“The Chief Speaks” is a 1917 oil on canvas by Ernest L. Blumenschein.
The society officially disbanded in 1927 due to faltering economic conditions leading to the Great Depression of the 1930s, and some tensions among the society’s members who, by then, were well-known and in demand for solo exhibitions. The exhibition is co-curated by Tricia Loscher, chief curator of Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, and Peter Hassrick, director emeritus of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. Scottsdale Art Auction is the exhibition sponsor.
‘The Taos Society of Artists’ sponsored by Scottsdale Art Auction When: Through April 30. Where: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, 3830 N. Marshall Way. Admission: Included with museum admission of $13 adults; $11 seniors 65 and older and active military; $8 students with ID and children 6-17, and free to museum members and children 5 and younger. Information: 480-686-9539, www.scottsdalemuseumwest. org.
Sunday A’Fair returns for its 30th season in Scottsdale Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ 30th season of its Sunday A’Fair free outdoor concert series is back, running through April. Sunday A’Fair events showcase more than 20 musical acts from Arizona, including blues, country, jazz, R&B, rock and soul. The concerts are at Scottsdale Civic Center Park on selected Sunday afternoons through April 2, and are made possible through sponsor Nationwide. Among Sunday A’Fair’s musical highlights are performances by Muskellunge and Brian Chartrand on Feb. 12; Andres Martinez y Ritmo Latino and Los Angeles-based Salt Petal on Feb. 19, as part of La Gran Fiesta: A Celebration of Latin and Hispanic Cultures; The Sugar Thieves and Hans Olson on March 19; and Trio de Lebert, Alexis Juliard and Cecile Hortensia on March 26, as part of Origination: A Festival of Native Cultures, celebrating the arts of France and Arizona.
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Salt Petal will play at Sunday A’Fair, a free outdoor concert series Sundays through April at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.
Along with free musical entertainment, each Sunday A’Fair includes an arts-andcrafts market featuring jewelry, ceramics and textiles, and activities for children and families. There is no admission charge to Sunday
A’Fair. Docents will lead free guided museum tours at 1:30 p.m., followed by tours of the sculptures in the park at 3 p.m. Guests are invited to bring blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets to Sunday A’Fair and enjoy an afternoon of entertainment with friends and family. Foods from the grill, snacks and beer, wine, cocktails and soft drinks are available for purchase. For more information, visit scottsdaleperformingarts.org/event/ sunday-afair-2017 or call 480-499-8587. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts provides a stage for a wide range of voices and perspectives, creating shared, inspiring experiences for the community that celebrate artistic excellence and cultural awareness. Among the premier performing-arts halls in the western U.S., the center presents a diverse season of dance, music, theater, comedy and film from around the world. Scottsdale Center for the Performing
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Arts, 7380 E. Second St. in downtown Scottsdale, has free parking in the public parking garage to the west on Wells Fargo Avenue. Additional free parking is available at the Old Town Parking Corral at East Second Street and Brown Avenue, and at the Civic Center Library parking garage on Drinkwater Boulevard at East Second Street. 30th Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Sunday A’Fair What: Free outdoor concert series. Where: 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale. When: Noon-4 p.m., Feb. 12, 19, 26; March 5, 19, 26; April 2. Admission: free. Information: 480-499- 8587 or ScottsdaleArts.org. Page 25
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Paws in the Park Join other dog owners for a day of play. Talk to pet professionals, browse information booths and enjoy live entertainment. If you want, bring food to donate to Vista del Camino’s Pet Pantry. When: Saturday, Jan. 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Chaparral Park off-leash area, 5401 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale. Cost: Free. Info: 480-312-0217 or scottsdaleaz.gov.
Native Trails Experience the traditional dress, music and dances of Southwestern tribes, and get up-close with the performers. Watch arts demonstrations, enjoy traditional food and browse a marketplace. When: Thursdays and Saturdays, Jan. 22-Mar. 30, noon-1 p.m. Where: Scottsdale Civic Center Park, 7375 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale. Cost: Free. Info: 480-499-8587 or scottsdaleperformingarts.org. Let’s Knit Whether you’re brand new to knitting or want to share your expertise with others, this weekly group provides a great opportunity to get together with other knitters. When: Tuesdays, Jan. 24-Feb. 21, 1:303:30 p.m. Where: Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Cost: Free. Info: 480-481-7033 or vosjcc.org. ‘Our Kind of Traitor’ An English couple on vacation gets caught in the middle of the Russian mob and MI-6. Starring Ewan McGregor, Naomie Harris, Stellan Skarsgård and Damian Lewis. Rated R. When: Tuesday, Jan. 24, 1:30-4 p.m. Where: Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th Street, Scottsdale. Cost: Free. Info: 480-312-7323 or scottsdalelibrary. org.
Dog’s Day in the Garden Go to an event your whole family, including fur babies, can enjoy. Dogs are welcome for a stroll through the Desert Botanical Garden. When: Saturday, Jan. 28, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix. Cost: $22 adults, $21 student, $10 child 3 and over, $4 per dog. Info: 480-941-1225 or dbg.org.
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Brewer’s Bowl Find out which Arizona microbrewery makes the best craft beer at this street festival. Sample the wares and decide for yourself, and enjoy street food and entertainment. When: Saturday, Feb. 4, 5 p.m. (4 p.m. VIP). Where: 4216 N. Brown Ave., Scottsdale. Cost: $35 (20 sample tickets), $55 (VIP + 25 sample tickets). Info: 602-730-6361 or brewersbowl. com. The Underground Railroad Learn more about the Underground Railroad and the history of Abolition. Jim Dunlap shares his family’s personal experience with the anti-slavery movement. When: Wednesday, Feb. 8, 6-7:30 p.m. Where: Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th St., Scottsdale. Cost: Free (registration required). Info: 480-312-7323 or scottsdalelibrary. org. Scottsdale Bakes Share your love of cooking at this unique book club. February’s book is “The Essence of Chocolate” by John Scharffenberger and Robert Steinberg. When: Friday, Feb. 10, 10:30-11 a.m. Where: Arabian Library, 10215 E. McDowell Mtn. Ranch Road, Scottsdale. Cost: Free. Info: 480-312-7323 or scottsdalelibrary. org.
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Brownies, caramel a yummy pairing ‘Ellie Cakes’ perfect for Valentine’s Day This month, with Valentine’s Day, is made for chocolate lovers. By all means, give chocolate as a Valentine’s Day gift, but if you do happen to have any chocolates left over after this sweet holiday, I have the perfect idea: Turn them into “Ellie Cakes.” That’s what Elyse Judd’s mom did. She would add them to pieces of brownies that didn’t quite come out of the pan perfectly. She called them “Ellie Cakes” and made them an heirloom treasure. Phoenix resident Elyse Judd shares the story: “Mom would take the broken pieces
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An incorrect photo ran on Page 33 of the January editions of Nearby News Scottsdale publications with a story about Blo Blow Dry Bar, 9343 E. Shea Blvd., Suite B-140, in Scottsdale. The correct photo of the business appears here.
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8001 E Whispering Wind Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85255
15151 N Frank LLoyd Wright Blvd #2078 Scottsdale, AZ 85260
$789,000
$225,000
Beautifully updated single level home with an ACRE PLUS lot! Newer eat-in, island kitchen includes warm wood cabinets, granite counter tops, stainless appliances-including built-in fridge & induction cook top. Bright, open, great room/ split bedroom floor plan with DEN & formal dining. Great room with fireplace & bar fridge & wine cubbies. Huge master suite with fireplace, walk-in shower & dramatic freestanding tub. Anderson windows & doors throughout, updated bathrooms, polished travertine & wood flooring, volume ceilings & plantation shutters. Expanded rear patio area with extensive use of pavers, fire pit & built-in BBQ. New in 2016-tile roof underlayment, foam roof recoat, pebble finish pool & pool equipment. Extra deep 3 car side entry garage with cabinets, newer doors & operators.
North Scottsdale - Desirable gated community of Villages North! Very spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath - 1254 square feet, split master, great room floor plan. Second floor end unit. Large main living area open to the eating area with vaulted ceiling, fireplace, and exit to the screened in patio/balcony. Move in ready! Kitchen updated with stainless appliances, stacked washer/ dryer, stainless sink, updated counter tops and light fixtures - Loads of cabinetry. Master suite has exit to the screened in patio/balcony, large walk in closet, dual sinks. Updated flooring and paint throughout. What a location! So close to shopping, great restaurants, freeway access, West World. Highly rated Scottsdale schools!
3 Bed, 3 Bath, + Den 3 car garage 3,262 sq. ft.
2 Bed, 2 Bath 1,254 sq. ft.
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For more information about a new or existing mortgage, give me a call today! Joan has entrusted me with her clients since 2004...
NMLS (Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System) ID 2611 • AZ - Guaranteed Rate, Inc. - 14811 N. Kierland Blvd., Ste. 100, Scottsdale, AZ, 85254 Mortgage Banker License # BK-0907078 • NMLS ID: 226251 LO LIC: AZ - 0912063 - 0907078 • 14811 N. Kierland Blvd, Suite 100 • Scottsdale, AZ 85254
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