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Anthem Prep Moves to New Campus 16 NVCA Preps to Build New High School 19 Ridgeline Moves to Former Anthem Prep Building 21 Ridgeline Announces New Principal 21

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Summer of a Billion Bubbles bursts into Westgate Entertainment District every Saturday and Sunday this month.

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World’s Oldest Rodeo

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Various showtimes Herberger Theater Center 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix 602-252-8497 www.herbergertheater.org $25–$78

Various showtimes Arizona Broadway Theatre 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria 623-776-8400 www.azbroadway.org $84.99–$89.99/Show only; $106.99–$111.99/Dinner and show

Prescott Rodeo Grounds 840 Rodeo Drive, Prescott 928-445-3103 www.worldsoldestrodeo.com $15–$40 Western royalty pageants, rodeo dances, movie nights, shopping, bull riding, mutton busting, arts and crafts, parades, boot races and horse shows. See full schedule online.

FRIDAY, JULY 1 WWE Friday Night SmackDown 4:45 p.m.

Footprint Center 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix 602-379-2000 www.ticketmaster.com $20–$125 Live professional wrestling.

A moving play to show the complexities of privilege and the challenges of immigration.

FRIDAY, JULY 1– SUNDAY, AUG. 7 ‘Always…Patsy Cline’ Various showtimes The Phoenix Theatre Company 1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix 602-254-2151 www.phoenixtheatre.com $44–$196 The true story of a pen-pal friendship between country star Patsy Cline and a fan turned friend named Louise Seger.

The beloved characters of Nickelodeon’s Bikini Bottom face difficulties and come together to rise above them and save the undersea world.

SAT URDAYS, JULY 2–30 Pinnacle Peak Farmers Market 8 a.m.–noon Deer Valley Towne Center 2805 W. Agua Fria Fwy, Phoenix www.facebook.com/ pinnaclepeakfarmersmarket Free admission

Shop for produce, food items and handmade goods from local farmers, vendors and artisans.

SAT URDAYS, JULY 2–30 Arrowhead Farmers Market 8–11 a.m.

Arrowhead Towne Center 7780 W. Arrowhead Towne Center Glendale 602-703-7154 https://getlocalarizonaevents.com/ saturdaymarket Free admission Check out different vendors each week ranging from fresh produce to handmade crafts. See full list of participating vendors online.

SAT URDAYS AND SUNDAYS, JULY 2–31 Summer of a Billion Bubbles 5–7 p.m.

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T UESDAY, JULY 5– SUNDAY, JULY 31 ‘The Lion King’ Various showtimes ASU Gammage 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe 480-965-3434 www.asugammage.com/thelionking $30–$250 The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical on tour, based on the Disney tale.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 6 ‘Disney Winnie the Pooh Kids’ Auditions 9 a.m.

Musical Theatre of Anthem 42201 N. 41st Drive, Suite B100 Anthem 623-336-6001 www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org $375/Program Ages 6–12 are invited to try out for a role playing a character from the Hundred Acre Wood. See full audition preparations online.

SAT URDAY, JULY 9– SUNDAY, JULY 10 Experience France 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Musical Instrument Museum 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 480-478-6000, www.mim.org $20–$27/Adults; $15–$19/Ages 13–19; $10–$14/Children 4–12; Free/Ages 3 and under Special French live musical performances, curator talks, cuisine and family-friendly activities in honor of France’s Bastille Day.

SAT URDAY, JULY 9 Summer Nights at Bell Bank Park 7–10 p.m.

Bell Bank Park 1 N. Legacy St., Mesa 480-353-7058 www.eventvesta.com/events/18006summer-nights-at-bell-bank-park Free Live music by Western Fusion

MTA’s “Disney Winnie the Pooh Kids” Band and Nick Moody, yard games, water games, an obstacle course and a backyard BBQ.

SUNDAY, JULY 10 Mrs. Arizona America & Miss Arizona for America Pageants 6 p.m.

Herberger Theater Center 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix 602-252-8497 www.herbergertheater.org $55/Adults; $10/Children 8 and under Women from all over the state compete for the titles.

MONDAY, JULY 11 Machine Gun Kelly 8 p.m.

Footprint Center 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix 602-379-2000, www.ticketmaster.com $34–$144

$44–$101 The true story of the two stars as they dance their way to fame.

FRIDAY, JULY 15– SAT URDAY, JULY 16 ‘Disney Winnie the Pooh Kids’ Various showtimes Musical Theatre of Anthem 42201 N. 41st Drive, Suite B100 Anthem 623-336-6001 www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org $25 Local youth actors, ages 6–12, perform the Disney adventure based on the 2011 animated film.

The “Mainstream Sellout” tour, also featuring Avril Lavigne and WILLOW.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 13– SUNDAY, AUG. 28

White Mountain Musicians Festival

‘On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan’ Various showtimes The Phoenix Theatre Company 1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix 602-254-2151 www.phoenixtheatre.com

11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Foxfire at Alpine 42661 U.S. 180, Alpine https://wmmusicfestival.com $5–$25/Day pass; $45/Weekend pass Free/Children 13 and under Two stages, 16 local bands and three days of music, food and fun in the cooler northern weather.

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FRIDAY, JULY 15 Fine Art Fridays 5–9 p.m.

Desert Ridge Marketplace 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix 480-513-7586 www.shopdesertridge.com Free An art market in the district with Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance to highlight over 10 local artists. Live music, art demonstrations and an outdoor bar.

SAT URDAY, JULY 16 Slightly Stoopid 4:30 p.m.

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The “Summer Traditions” tour, also featuring Pepper, Common Kings and Fortunate Youth.

SUNDAY, JULY 1 7 ‘A Chorus Line: Teen Edition’ Auditions 9 a.m.

Musical Theatre of Anthem 42201 N. 41st Drive, Suite B100, Anthem 623-336-6001 www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org $375/Program Ages 13–18 are invited to try out for a role in the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical adapted for youth. See full audition preparations online.

SUNDAY, JULY 1 7 Dude Perfect

The “Love and UnZoomed” tour, also featuring Loverboy.

FRIDAY, JULY 2 2 Dirty Heads 5 p.m.

Mesa Ampitheatre 263 N. Center St., Mesa 480-644-2560 www.ticketmaster.com $74–$205 The “Let’s Get It Kraken 2022” tour, also featuring Tribal Seeds.

FRIDAY, JULY 2 2 Darius Rucker 8 p.m.

Arizona Federal Theatre 400 W. Washington St. Phoenix 602-379-2800 https://concerts.livenation.com $39–$79

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Gila River Arena 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale 623-772-3800 www.visitphoenix.com/event/dudeperfect/135947 $29–$199

The famous country star live on stage.

The sports comedy group on the “That’s Happy” tour.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 REO Speedwagon and Styx 6:45 p.m.

Ak-Chin Pavilion 2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix 602-254-7200 https://concerts.livenation.com $22–$354

SAT URDAY, JULY 23 Up Close with Arizona’s Animals

The Arizona Game and Fish Department brings native animals, birds and reptiles to the library for some fun facts and an up-close look. Space is limited.

Reservations required.

SAT URDAY, JULY 23 Encanto: The Sing Along Film Concert 7:30 p.m.

Ak-Chin Pavilion 2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix 602-254-7200 https://concerts.livenation.com $18–$99 A fun, outdoor family sing-along to the new favorite Disney movie.

SUNDAY, JULY 24 Train 6:30 p.m.

Ak-Chin Pavilion 2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix 602-254-7200 https://concerts.livenation.com $9–$100 The “AM Gold” tour, also featuring Jewel and Blues Traveler.

SUNDAY, JULY 24 The Shins 7 p.m.

Marquee Theatre 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe 480-829-0607 www.ticketweb.com $49.50–$139 The “Oh, Inverted World—The 21st Birthday” tour.

T UESDAY, JULY 26 The Lumineers 7 p.m.

Gila River Arena 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale

623-772-3800, www.ticketmaster.com $34–$124 The “Brightside” world tour.

THURSDAY, JULY 28– SAT URDAY, JULY 30 ‘A Chorus Line: Teen Edition’ Various showtimes Musical Theatre of Anthem 42201 N. 41st Drive, Suite B100, Anthem 623-336-6001 www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org Ages 13–18 perform the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical adapted for youth.

SAT URDAY, JULY 30 Wiz Khalifa and Logic 6:30 p.m.

Ak-Chin Pavilion 2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix 602-254-7200 https://concerts. livenation.com $29–$119 The “Vinyl Verse” tour.

SUNDAY, JULY 31 Daddy Yankee 7 p.m.

Footprint Center 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix 602-379-2000, www.ticketmaster.com $240–$970 “La Ultima Vuelta” world tour.

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Fun ways to celebrate the Fourth on all four days of the long weekend around the Valley to the High Country.

Flagstaff Independence Day Parade rolls down Elm Avenue on July 4.

(Note: City of Phoenix has canceled its Fabulous Phoenix Fourth, Light Up the Sky at the American Family Fields and After Dark in the Park due to supply chain issues affecting access to fireworks. Pleasant Harbor at Lake Pleasant also announced the cancellation of its annual fireworks due to supply chain issues.)

FRIDAY, JULY 1– MONDAY, JULY 4 Lights on the Lawn 2022 6–10 p.m.

Continental Country Club 2380 N. Oakmont Drive, Flagstaff contact@lightsonthelawn.com https://tinyurl.com/kkthwudh $50–$150/Concert tickets; Free/Admission on the 4th A weekend-long celebration full of eats, live music, lawn games, fundraisers, kids zones and finally, a laser light show. See the full schedule of events online.

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New River Kiwanis Community Park 48606 N. 17th Ave., New River 602-739-1235,www.newriverkiwanis.org Free Bring food from home or purchase a burger on site. Watch a pick-up softball game between the Phoenix Fire Department and the Daisy Mountain Fire & Medical teams.

Plus, live music, bounce houses and fireworks.

SATURDAY, JULY 2 Independence Day Bash 4–9 p.m.

Triple Creek Kitchen & Spirits 300 N. Montezuma St., Prescott 928-533-5104 www.visitarizona.com/events/ independence-day-bash Free Local businesses put on a show, including a live performance by country artist Josh Scott, food, drinks and fun at the splash pad.

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Westgate Entertainment District 6770 N. Sunrise Blvd., Glendale 480-387-5678 www.westgateaz.com/event/america/ Free Live music by Nashville band The Roads Below, dinner deals from nearby establishments, face painting, balloon twisting, splash zone, beer garden and of course, a fireworks show.

SUNDAY, JULY 3 The 22nd Annual Independence Day Event 5:30–9:30 p.m.

Anthem Community Park 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem Free admission and parking; $20/All-You-CanRide wristbands www. onlineatanthem. com Water slides, carnival rides, inflatables, stilt walkers, jugglers,

glitter tattoos, a beer garden, food trucks, dancing, National anthem observance and fireworks. See a full list of community park area/ street closures online, as well as the traffic control plan. Wristbands recommended to be purchased in advance at Anthem Community Center or Anthem Civic Building.

SUNDAY, JULY 3 Red, White and Biltmore 6–10 p.m.

Arizona Biltmore 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix 602-955-6600 www.arizonabiltmore.com/resortactivities Free Dress in patriotic wear for fun food trucks, festive libations and a laser show. Open to the public.

MONDAY, JULY 4 Clarkdale’s Old-Fashioned 4th of July 7 a.m–11 a.m.

Clarkdale Town Park 1011 Main St., Clarkdale 928-639-2400

Red White and Biltmore www.clarkdale.az.gov Free

MONDAY, JULY 4

Children’s parade, kids games, fire truck rides and an ice cream social.

3–9 p.m.

Mountain Valley Park 8600 E. Nace Lane, Prescott Valley 928-759-3090 www.prescottvalley-az.gov Free

MONDAY, JULY 4 Flagstaff Independence Day Parade 9–11 a.m.

Historic Downtown Flagstaff W. Elm Ave. & N. Beaver St., Flagstaff info@flagstaffchamber.com www.flagstaffchamber.com Free Gather along the streets of downtown Flagstaff to view the patriotic parade, hosted by the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce.

MONDAY, JULY 4 4th of July Wet Fest Noon–4 p.m.

Sedona Community Pool 570 Posse Ground Road, Sedona 928-282-3113 https://bit.ly/3HFigJt Free One giant pool party amongst the red rocks, featuring a live DJ, food trucks, face painting, a photo booth and giant water slides.

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An inflatable playground, live music, food trucks, beer garden and a fireworks display.

Bring chairs, blankets and coolers.

MONDAY, JULY 4 Cottonwood 4th of July Fireworks 4–9:30 p.m.

Verde Valley Fairgrounds 800 E. Cherry St., Cottonwood 928-634-5526 www.verdevalleyevents.com/event/ cottonwood-4th-of-july-fireworks Free An extravaganza full of kid’s games, a VFW patriotic salute, free food and a festive fireworks display.

MONDAY, JULY 4 Scottsdale 4th of July Celebration

3–5 p.m.

Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill Park 113 E. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff 928-774-5107 www.flagstaffsymphony.org Free

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WestWorld of Scottsdale 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale 480-656-9940 www.scottsdale4th.com $15/General admission; $41/Adult VIP barbecue; $21/Children VIP barbecue; $41/Vehicle premier parking; $26/Vehicle general parking; $20/Vehicle fireworks only

Escape the Valley heat to enjoy an outdoor patriotic pops concert up north, put on by the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra.

Bring chairs, blankets and sunscreen.

All-American food, bull riding, mutton busting, dog shows, balloon artists, face painters, cake walk, live musical performances and the show’s largest fireworks display yet.

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DVUSD Opens New Elementary West of I-17, Plans Classroom Additions in Norterra Schools

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ulfilling a longtime plan for an additional elementary school in the high growth area west of I-17, Deer Valley Unified School District’s newest elementary—Inspiration Mountain School—is set to open when school resumes Aug. 3 near 57th Avenue and Happy Valley Road in the Stetson Valley development.

The new school will initially serve just over 500 students in grades K-6, with the infrastructure in place to expand to a K-8 campus, said Jim Migliorino, deputy superintendent of fiscal services.

The school has been in the district’s building plans since 2008, but as residential building ramped up again in the area, including the masterplanned community Aloravita, along with future development in the plans south of Loop 303, DVUSD began construction on the school last September.

The addition of the new school frees up space at Stetson Hills School and Las Brisas Elementary— the district’s new gifted academy.

“Since many students from Stetson

Offering a STEAM-based curriculum, DVUSD’s new K-6 school is set to open for the 2022-2023 school year in Stetson Valley.

Valley are currently open enrolling to Stetson Hills, the opening of Inspiration Mountain is intending to free up space at Stetson Hills for new development that is happening in the northern attendance boundary of Stetson Hills,” Migliorino told Valley Vibe.

The nearly 73,000-square-foot facility will have capacity for 965 students, and includes an administration building, three classroom buildings and a multipurpose building featuring a media center and maker space. The 14-acre site also includes shade structures along with baseball and soccer fields.

More Classroom Growth in Norterra Area With all of the active and future residential developments happening on the east side of I-17, a classroom expansion is planned at both Union Park School and Sonoran Foothills School.

A permanent addition with four new classrooms at each school will begin construction this summer, with a targeted completion date of January 2023, Migliorino said.

Union Park School opened in August 2020 to alleviate crowding at nearby Norterra Canyon and

DVUSD Opens Gifted Academy for All Learners

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ffering open enrollment to all area students, Deer Valley Unified School District’s Las Brisas Elementary School in Glendale is launching a new gifted program for

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all students at the K-6 school.

With the new school-wide curriculum, students do not need to qualify as gifted in order to attend the academy. All teachers at the academy have been trained in gifted instruction, and according to

DVUSD’s website, learning strategies involve project/

problem-based learning.

In addition to the all-school gifted instruction, the academy will house the district’s third Renaissance Program, offering gifted project-based

Sonoran Foothills schools, but Migliorino said “Both of these additions are needed to accommodate the increasing student populations in these attendance areas due to active new developments as well as many multifamily developments that are in the process of being approved by the City of Phoenix.”

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“I am most looking forward to providing the community with a neighborhood school that invests in the whole child,” Schwarting told Valley Vibe. “We are looking forward to involving the community as we move forward with a rigorous academic program paired with strong emotional support and character education,” she added.

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MORE SPACE, MORE AMENITIES Great Hearts Anthem moves its growing student population to a new 82,000-square-foot campus.

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football field, a full outdoor basketball court, a large gymnasium, libraries for both the lower grades and upper grades, a drama stage and a lounge area for upperclassmen, are just some of the highlights Anthem Preparatory & Archway headmasters Teresa Clark and Zack Withers pointed out on a recent tour of the new campus.

When it opens Aug. 16, Anthem Preparatory Academy will be one of the first Great Hearts schools with a new architectural design that lends to a more classical look with large Roman columns throughout.

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Following a decade of serving its K-12 students in leased spaces in Anthem, the new two-story 82,000-square-foot Great Hearts Anthem campus on 10 acres at the northeast corner of Gavilan Peak Parkway and Arroyo Norte Drive, will open for the start of the 202223 school year Aug. 16.

“We’re looking forward to having a real home game on our own football field,” Withers said,

adding that home games had previously been held at another field in North Phoenix, as its former location only had a small practice field.

The new campus will also allow for an additional section per grade at the K-5 level, bringing the school’s anticipated enrollment to 1,000. A wait list currently exists at all grade levels, but families are still encouraged to apply.

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Zack Withers Valley Vibe asked Anthem Prep Headmaster Zack Withers about returning to Anthem Prep and opening a brand new campus.

VV Tell us a bit about yourself and your career with Great Hearts at both Anthem Prep and Glendale Prep.

The floorplan allows for grades K-5 to be housed on the first floor and grades 6-12 on the upper level, with the classroom and laboratory space

thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of the public charter school’s classical liberal arts curriculum operated

by Great Hearts Academies.

ZW I just finished my 11th year with the network. I have been at two different academies, Great Hearts Glendale Prep and Great Hearts Anthem Prep. I have served in many roles before becoming headmaster, and taught many different classes. An Arizona native, I began my Great Hearts career as a middle school history teacher in 2011 at Great Hearts Anthem Prep.

I made the move to Glendale Prep in 2014 where I served as the assistant headmaster for three years. Last year I assumed the role of headmaster at Anthem for grades 6–12.

I received my Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies and Applied Ethics from Arizona State University and a Graduate Certificate in Classical Christian Studies from New Saint Andrew’s College.

VV What led you to decide to return to Anthem Prep as headmaster?

I have always fondly remembered my time

Zack Withers here as a teacher. It’s a great community, with great parents, students, and staff. People here are hungry for classical, liberal arts education.

VV Now that you've served in the headmaster role for a full school year, what have you learned and what are some of the highlights?

ZW I have learned about all the effort it takes to rally a whole community together around a shared vision.

It is critical to build relationships with all of the key stakeholders in the school so we can work together towards a goal.

VV What are you most excited about with the new K-12 campus opening in the fall?

ZW Having our own athletics facilities and being able to build our athletic culture is a big deal. Also, more space and room will improve our campus operations.

The new two-story design includes a large gym, football/ soccer field, lab rooms, special education rooms, library, and more to serve students in grades K-12.

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hortly after students return to school in August, North Valley Christian Academy will begin prepping for its next big milestone: A campus expansion to house grades 9–12.

The private Christian academy along 27th Drive in North Phoenix plans to break ground in September on a new 13,700-squarefoot high school on the north end of the existing parking lot on its current campus, said Chris Schoenleb, head of school.

The school’s parking lot will move to the vacant site the academy

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owns directly north of Westland Road along 27th Drive. It will become a permanent gated lot when construction is complete prior to the start of school in fall of 2023, Schoenleb said.

additional classroom for each grade level.

Building plans include a STEM lab, science lab, theater, lecture halls and classrooms.

Traffic Control

While an expansion has always been part of the plan, initial plans called for construction of a separate pre-school building, however Schoenleb told Valley Vibe the academy experienced a rapid growth spurt over the last two years in the lower grades, prompting the need to add an

First Day of School

The school which opened in its new location in 2017 has grown from 350 students to 600 enrolled for fall 2022.

Addressing traffic concerns from the community along North Valley Parkway, Schoenleb told Valley Vibe NVCA will implement staggered start/end times for its preschool, K-8, and 9-12 grade students when school resumes Aug. 10. In addition, NVCA will be bringing in off-duty police officers to direct traffic in the afternoons to help ease the congestion.

Adams Traditional Academy Wednesday, Aug. 3 Anthem Preparatory Tuesday, Aug. 16 Caurus Academy Wednesday, Aug. 3 DVUSD Wednesday, Aug. 3 Jefferson Prep Wednesday, Aug. 3 North Valley Christian Academy Wednesday, Aug. 10 Ridgeline Academy Monday, Aug. 1 for Kindergarten Wednesday, Aug. 3 for grades 1–12 Stepping Stones Academy Wednesday, Aug. 3 Valley Academy Thursday, Aug. 4

To accommodate spikes in enrollment, NCVA is in the process of expanding its North Phoenix campus with adding a new building to house grades 9–12. Construction is set to begin this fall.

Visit each individual school’s website for important information regarding registration and meet-the-teacher nights.

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Ridgeline Moves to Former Anthem Prep Building

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hile the search continues for land to build a campus of its own, Ridgeline Academy’s temporary middle and high school campus opens this fall in the building formerly occupied by Anthem Prep near Daisy Mountain Drive and Gavilan Peak Parkway.

More space for its growing student body in grades 7–12, better classroom space, a dedicated gymnasium/drama and production space, a library, outdoor space and a sports field, along with space to house a new preschool and daycare this fall, are some of the highlights School Director Keven Barker pointed out.

Ridgeline Academy, a tuition-free public charter school, had been operating its upper school out of a temporary campus along 41st Drive in Anthem for the last two years, but

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has quickly outgrown the space.

Barker said Ridgeline will sublet the campus from Anthem Prep for the 2022-23 school year, with a promise of two additional years to continue the lease.

In addition to core classes, the high school offers honors and dual enrollment courses, foreign language, fine and performing arts, technology, forensics, social sciences and more. Sports offerings include football, volleyball, basketball, cross country, soccer, baseball, softball and track and field.

Ridgeline K-6 Welcomes New Principal

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onnie Perry, who has served as Ridgeline Academy’s intervention specialist for the past two years, has been named principal of the K-6 school.

Perry brings five years of educational leadership to the role, in addition to nearly a decade of teaching experience in grades K-12.

“I think what I am most looking forward to in my service here at Ridgeline is linking arms with like

Caurus Academy Welcomes New MS/HS Principal

minded educators and families to ensure we meet every student right where they are and amass a Bonnie Perry collective effort in order to move them toward where and who they want to become,” Perry said of her new role.

“There is such power, love and joy that come from working as a team in a collective effort to do and be better.

Ridgeline embodies that and I am just really excited to get to be a part of it,” Perry added.

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ino Puccetti has been named the new principal of Caurus Academy MS/HS for the 2022Dino Puccetti 2023 school year.

Puccetti brings experience from his previous roles at the K-12 level, serving as principal, assistant principal, dean of students, teacher, athletic coordinator, department chair and coach.

Puccetti looks forward to getting to know the Anthem community and helping all students reach their maximum potential.

“I want to foster a welcoming environment that encourages communication and participation from all stakeholders. This can only be done if our actions match our words, and I am committed to just that,” Puccetti said.

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AROUND THE HOUSE |

5 Ways to Save on Outdoor Water Use COMPILED BY VALLEY VIBE STAFF WRITERS

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Local irrigation specialist Adam Kopp, of Aloha Irrigation, offered the following tips to reduce outdoor water use.

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he water shortage on the Colorado River prompted the City of Phoenix to activate the first stage of its drought management plan which emphasizes the need for voluntary water conservation by city customers.

Voluntary reduction of water use in ways with minimal impact on lifestyles, is the goal of the city’s stage 1 water alert, announced on June 1. Since the majority of water use is outdoors, the city says adjustments in landscape watering is one of the easiest and most

1 Water Deeply and Infrequently

It’s a gradual process, but the goal is to create large root zones to make plants stronger and more water efficient with the ability to catch more rainwater when it does rain.

Try this: if you’re currently running your system 30 minutes every day, adjust it to run one hour every other day; same amount of water, far better pattern. Once your yard is doing well running 2 hours every three days, try moving to 3 hours

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Now you are using less water and benefiting the plant.

Ideally a Pruning your plants less yard with can lower maintenance a good mix and water requirements. of desert adapted plants with large roots systems can be watered with a long 4-to 6-hour cycle once a week in the summer, every 10 to 15 days in the milder months and off for extended periods during the winter months.

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2 Prune Less Pruning shrubs and groundcover only once or twice a year (best done in the cooler months) reduces maintenance needs and lowers plant water requirements. Plants allowed to grow naturally are much more water efficient. The green leaves not only make food through photosynthesis, but also keep the plant cooler by casting shade on itself. Leaves also store water and when pruned, the plant goes into recovery mode, requiring more water.

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Real Estate Market Beat

May 2022 Market Overview 85085, 85086 & 85087

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ctive listings in May in the combined zip codes of 85085, 85086, 85087 jumped up 97 percent over the same month last year, while the number of sold homes decreased by 22 percent in the same timeframe.

Active Listings are up

May 2022 Top 50 Home Sales 85085, 85086 & 85087 3,764 3,374 3,566 3,125 3,157 3,047 2,970 2,196 3,742 1,955 2,132 2,155 2,169 2,162 4,380 2,858 3,967 3,484 2,615 2,499 2,805 2,142 4,040 2,203 1,978 2,793 2,770 2,661 2,338 2,295 3,376 2,368 2,385 1,957 2,596 3,389 3,227 2,567 2,168 2,500 2,715 2,516 4,012 1,830 2,002 2,554 2,215 1,699 2,042 2,568

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$398.51 $370.48 $276.21 $313.60 $272.73 $279.29 $260.94 $345.62 $200.43 $347.83 $314.26 $292.34 $288.15 $282.15 $410.96 $533.59 $270.98 $275.26 $363.29 $366.15 $322.64 $413.16 $214.60 $381.30 $420.12 $288.22 $287.00 $281.85 $299.40 $301.53 $201.42 $285.05 $272.54 $331.63 $248.45 $188.85 $197.70 $243.83 $270.66 $352.00 $276.24 $282.19 $174.48 $377.04 $337.16 $254.46 $284.38 $353.14 $293.82 $228.19

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HOME SERVICES Appliance Pros

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2022 Directory PBA’s mission is to work together to increase each other’s businesses and to give back to the community that has helped our businesses grow. PBA is a business-networking group founded in 2002 by area business leaders.

We also believe in giving back to our community by way of community service projects and fundraisers for local charities. Our focus in these activities is to help the area children and schools.

Since its inception, the PBA has a growing membership. We provide a referral base to each other and, in turn, to our customers by being able to direct them to other high-quality area merchants and service providers whom we can personally recommend.

emergency contacts: poison control: 1.800.222.1222 animal control: 602.506.7387 non emergency daisy mountain fire department: 623.465.7400 non emergency maricopa county sheriff’s office: 602.876.1011

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Northwest Builders Service

Bobby Keogh ROC#262073 Home Repair, Drywall, Painting & Punch List - 602.803.5914

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North Valley Custom Hauling: Darn Junk

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Double D Services Inc

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Lamberti Landscaping Chris Lamberti 623.210.9997

First Stop Flooring

Ken Fuchs/Dan Jones ROC#323255 480.243.0226 - 623.252.8289 www.firststopflooring.com

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Desert Rose Detailing Lisa Pancia 623.252.3376

Litt Window Cleaning Brett Litt 480.708.8297

RESTAURANT SERVICES Legends Bar and Grill Heather Boop 623.551.9525 legendsanthem.com

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES Wilhelm Automotive

Chris Seeley Facility Manager 623.551.7474 www.wilhelmautomotive.com

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Realty Executives

Real Estate Dick Testell - 480.227.6578

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Country Financial

Matthew Word Financial Services 623.203.1218 representatives.countryfinancial.com/ matt.word

The Carroll Law Firm James J. Carroll, III 623.551.9366 AnthemLawFirm.com

Fox Designs Studio Dave Fox 602.688.7588 FoxDesignsStudio.com

Work Hard Play Hard Apparel & Promo Products 480.825.1952 WHPHMarketing.com

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State Farm Insurance Agent

Justin R. Simons 623.551.3700 JustinSimons.com

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Mark Hoaglund 651.262.4115 Mark@MyAZValues.com MyAZValues.com

Freeman Income Tax Service

Kerry Freeman, EA 623.518.2157 FreemanIncomeTaxService.com

Future Financial, Inc

Steve Moss - Mortgages Lic#MB0904807 623.551.4734, FutureFi.com

Liberty Landscapes LLC

Build / Design Services 623.223.9682 LibertyLandscapesAZ.com

Tutor Pro

Eleni Tucker 623.206.1284

RETAIL SERVICES Andrew Z Diamonds

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Hair-n-Dipity Salon & Spa

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Box Drop Anthem: Mattress Clearance Center

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Heather Wen 623.680.3399 ArizonaHealing.org

Anthem Senior Homes

Sam Ile - Assisted Living 602.909.9550

OSR Physical Therapy

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North Valley Family Dentistry

Dr. Cameron Kastl 623.551.9200 myanthemdentist.com

Kemper Health: Steve Savino

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The Salt Spa

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Your Health District LLC

Family Practice & Med Spa 623-748-9106 YourHealthDistrict.com

The PBA meets every Tuesday at 7:00 a.m. at the Anthem Civic

Building. Guests are always welcome.

Meetings located at

3701 W. Anthem Way.

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