Valley Vibe June 2023 Issue

THURSDAY, JUNE 1–

TUESDAY, JUNE 20

‘Journeys in Spirit’

Various admission times

‘Tis Art Center and Gallery

105 S. Cortez St., Prescott 928-775-0223, www.tisartgallery.com

Free

A showcase of traditional and contemporary Native American art, produced in partnership with the Museum of Indigenous People and the Prescott Area Arts and Humanities Council, featuring rock art, bead working, ceramics, photography, basketry and more.

THURSDAY, JUNE 1–

SUNDAY, JUNE 4

‘Dirty Rotten

Scoundrels’

Various showtimes

Arizona Broadway Theatre

7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria 623-776-8400

www.azbroadway.org

$49–$120/Dinner and show; $35–$95/Show only

A Broadway musical show created off of the award-winning 1988 MGM film about two con men competing for the same woman.

Weekend Vibes & SPECIAL EVENTS

Flagstaff Blues & Brews Festival kicks off in the cool pines Friday, June 9 through Saturday, June 10.

THURSDAY, JUNE 1–

SATURDAY, JUNE 3

‘The Rite of Spring’

8 p.m.

Desert Botanical Garden

1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix 602-381-0184, www.balletaz.org

$60–$100

Nightly Ballet Arizona performances of a modernized composition of Stravinsky’s “The Rite of Spring” set in the open desert air.

FRIDAY, JUNE 2–

SUNDAY, JUNE 18

‘School of Rock’

2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Starlight Community Theater 1611 W. Whispering Wind Drive Suite 9, Phoenix 623-252-6815

www.starlightcommunitytheater.com

$25

A local theater musical production based on the 2003 film.

SATURDAY, JUNE 3

Anthem Cars and Coffee

8–11 a.m.

Palmcroft Church of Anthem 3715 W. Anthem Way, Anthem

602-770-7797

www.anthemcarsandcoffee.com

Free

Check out some cool cars from the community and local vendor booths.

SATURDAYS, JUNE 3–24

Arrowhead Farmers Market

9 a.m.–11 a.m.

Arrowhead Towne Center 7780 W. Arrowhead Towne Center Glendale 602-703-7154

www.getlocalarizonaevents.com/ saturdaymarket

Free admission

Check out different vendors each week ranging from fresh produce to handmade crafts. See full list of participants online.

SATURDAYS, JUNE 3–24

Pinnacle Peak Farmers Market

7–11 a.m.

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.

SATURDAY, JUNE 3

Free Fishing Day 2023

All day

Arizona Game and Fish Department All public waters in Arizona 602-942-3000

www.azgfd.com/event/free-fishingday-2023

Fish for free all day with no fishing license required to celebrate National Fishing and Boating

week. Bag limits and other fishing regulations still apply (view online).

SATURDAY, JUNE 3

Deadmau5

1 p.m.

The Pool at Talking Stick Resort 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale 480-850-7777 www.ticketmaster.com

$50

An adults only (21 and up) pool party as the DJ performs live.

SATURDAY, JUNE 3–

SUNDAY, JUNE 4

‘Raymonda’

Various showtimes

Madison Center for the Arts

5601 N. 16th St., Phoenix 602-381-1096, www.balletaz.org

$40–$50

Students of the School of Ballet Arizona demonstrate their remarkable accomplishments through pre-professional works of classical ballet set to a score by Alexander Glazunov.

SATURDAY, JUNE 3–

SUNDAY, JUNE 4

Flagstaff Hullabaloo

10 a.m.–9 p.m., Saturday; 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Sunday Wheeler Park

212 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff 928-213-2300, www.flaghulla.com

$18/Ages 6 and up; Free/Ages 5 and under

A community festival featuring giant puppets, a bike parade, costume contests, circus performers, live music, local beers, specialty vendors and a kids’ zone.

SUNDAY, JUNE 4

Anthem Market in the Park

9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Anthem Community Park 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem 623-742-6050, www.onlineatanthem.com

Free

An outdoor retail shopping event hosted by the Anthem Community Council and the Market on 41st.

MONDAYS–FRIDAYS, JUNE 5–JULY 28

Summer Movie Fun

9:45 a.m.

Harkins Norterra 14

2550 W. Happy Valley Road, Phoenix 623-582-2020, www.harkins.com

$8

Select a day of the week to see a different fun children’s movie each week for eight weeks, all included in one price. See the full schedule of movies online.

MONDAY, JUNE 5

‘Disney My Son Pinocchio Jr.’

Auditions

9 a.m.

Musical Theatre of Anthem 42201 N. 41st Drive Suite B100

Anthem 623-336-6001

www.musicaltheatreofanthem.

org

$375/Show tuition

Ages 8–18 are welcome to audition for a role in the upcoming production, following the classic tale of the toymaker Geppetto.

TUESDAY, JUNE 6

Stick Figure

6 p.m.

Mesa Amphitheatre 263 N. Center St., Mesa 480-644-2560

www.ticketmaster.com

$120–$261

Live in concert.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7

Janet Jackson

7:45 p.m.

Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre 2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix 602-254-7200

https://concerts.livenation.com

$24–$499

Live in concert with special guest Ludacris.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7–SUNDAY, JULY 9

‘The Prom’

Various showtimes

The Phoenix Theatre Company 1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix 602-254-2151, www.phoenixtheatre.com

$54–$149

A musical comedy following four Broadway performers who put on a prom for a small town in Indiana.

FRIDAY, JUNE 9–

SUNDAY, JUNE 25

‘The Spongebob Musical’

2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Herberger Theater Center 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix

602-252-8497

www.herbergertheater.org

$16.50–$35.50

The Valley Youth Theatre presents the dynamic stage show adaptation of the hit Nickelodeon television series.

FRIDAY, JUNE 9–

SATURDAY, JUNE 10

Greer Days

11 a.m.–5 p.m., Friday; 7 a.m.–1 p.m., Saturday Greer Community Center 74 N. Main St., Greer 928-751-8046

www.greerazcivic.org/greer-days-2 Free

A vendor village, old-fashioned parade, Wild West shootout, silent auction, duck race, scavenger hunt and a 5K fun run. See the full schedule of events online.

FRIDAY, JUNE 9–

SATURDAY, JUNE 10

Show Low Days

Noon–10 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday Frontier Park 660 N. Ninth Place, Show Low 928-532-4140

www.showlowchamber.com

Free

Arts and crafts show with game booths, children’s activities and live music.

FRIDAY, JUNE 9–

SATURDAY, JUNE 10

Flagstaff Blues & Brews

2–9 p.m., Friday;

11 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday

Continental Country Club Driving Range 5000 E. Old Walnut Canyon Road Flagstaff 928-606-7600

www.flagstaffblues.com

$5–$100

A music festival fundraiser for the Flagstaff Unified School District Foundation, featuring performances by JC and the Juke Rockers, King Solomon Hicks, Buffalo Nicols, Samantha Fish and more. See the full lineup and schedule online.

SATURDAY, JUNE 10–

SUNDAY, JUNE 11

Celebrate the Blues

9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Musical Instrument Museum

4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 480-478-6000

www.mim.org/events

$20/Ages 20 and up; $15/Ages 13–19; $10/Ages 4–12; Free/Ages 3 and under

Learn about the origin of blues music through expressive performances, crafts and lectures.

See the latest wedding trends during the Arizona Wedding Show downtown Sunday, June 11.

SUNDAY, JUNE 11

Arizona Wedding Show

9 a.m.–3 p.m. Phoenix Convention Center: South Building

33 S. Third St., Phoenix 480-409-9820

www.arizonaweddingshowjune.com

$13

Fashion shows, wedding dress sales, cake samples, inspiration lounge, live music, vendor hall and giveaways.

Grammy-nominated punk rock band Blink-182 performs Wednesday, June 14 at the Footprint Center.

SUNDAY, JUNE 11

Family Life Radio Fest

4 p.m.

Desert Diamond Arena 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale 623-772-3240

www.ticketmaster.com

$10–$245

Live music by For King + Country, CeCe Winans, Pat Barrett, Andrew Ripp, Jonathan Traylor and Central Live.

“Sam and his staff have been amazing to work with as we transitioned our father to Anthem Senior Homes. More important than being a beautiful place, the people inside and the care they give are what sets them apart.”

-Jennifer Tjorhom, C-FNP

PHOTO BY SOPHIE MCNEIL

MONDAY, JUNE 12

Melanie Martinez

7:30 p.m.

Arizona Financial Theatre

400 W. Washington St., Phoenix 602-379-2888

https://concerts.livenation.com

$270–$450

The “Portals” tour.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14

Blink-182

7:30 p.m.

Footprint Center

201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix 602-379-7800, www.ticketmaster.com

$83–$244

Live in concert with special guest Turnstile.

THURSDAY, JUNE 15–

SATURDAY, JUNE 17

‘Disney My Son

Pinocchio Jr.’

Various showtimes

Musical Theatre of Anthem 42201 N. 41st Drive, Suite B100, Anthem 623-336-6001

www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org

$25

Local youth actors ages 8–18 put on a classic Pinocchio performance.

FRIDAY, JUNE 16

Art Affaire

5–7 p.m.

The Finer Arts Gallery 6137 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek 480-488-2923

www.thefinerartsgallery.com Free

Explore the latest works of 45 local, juried artists specializing in ceramics, glass, wood, jewelry, paintings, photography and more. This month features oil painters Kathleen and Chuck Eaton.

FRIDAY, JUNE 16–SUNDAY, JULY 23

‘The Wizard of Oz’

Various showtimes

Arizona Broadway Theatre 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria 623-776-8400, www.azbroadway.org

$45–$120/Dinner and show; $35–$95/Show only

A stage adaptation of the classic journey of Dorothy and her friends down the yellow brick road.

SUNDAY, JUNE 18

Zedd 1 p.m.

The Pool at Talking Stick Resort

9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale 480-850-7777, www.ticketmaster.com

$50

An adults only (21 and up) pool party as the DJ performs live.

SUNDAY, JUNE 18

Elvis Costello & The Imposters

7:30 p.m.

Arizona Financial Theatre 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix 602-379-2888

https://concerts.livenation.com

$47–$125

Catch a performance of ASU Gammage’s “Hairspray the Musical” Tuesday, June 20 through Sunday, June 25.

Live in concert with special guests Nick Lowe and Los Straight Jackets.

TUESDAY, JUNE 20

Earth, Wind & Fire

7:30 p.m.

Arizona Financial Theatre 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix 602-379-2888

https://concerts.livenation.com

$39–$128

Live in concert.

Local artists and husband and wife duo, Kathleen and Chuck Eaton, will have their oil paintings on display during the Art Affaire at the Finer Arts Gallery in Cave Creek Friday, June 16.

TUESDAY, JUNE 20–

SUNDAY, JUNE 25

‘Hairspray’

Various showtimes

ASU Gammage

1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe 480-965-3434

www.asugammage.com

$25–$180

The Broadway Tony Award-winning musical comedy on tour.

FRIDAY, JUNE 23–

SUNDAY, JUNE 25

White Mountain Balloon Festival

6 a.m.–9:30 p.m.

Mountain Meadows Recreation Complex 1101 S. Woodland Road, Lakeside 928-368-8696, www.wmbfaz.com

Free

Live music performances, beer garden, food and shopping vendors and hot air balloon flights. See the full schedule online.

SATURDAY, JUNE 24

Children’s Learning and Play Festival

9 a.m.–4 p.m.

WestWorld of Scottsdale

16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale 480-998-7971

www.mcdowellsonoran.org/arizonachildrens-learning-and-play-festival Free

A day full of fun learning and exploration designed for children, plus information for parents on children’s education, health, wellness and active play. Plus, a

vendor hall, author presentations, wildlife exhibits and live children’s entertainment performances.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28–

TUESDAY, JULY 4

World’s Oldest Rodeo

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, JUNE 30

Fall Out Boy

6:30 p.m.

Talking Stick Resort

Amphitheatre

2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix 602-254-7200

https://concerts.livenation.com

$24–$179

The “So Much For Dust” tour.

FRIDAY, JUNE 30–

SUNDAY, JULY 2

‘Misery’

2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Starlight Community Theater

1611 W. Whispering Wind Drive Suite 9, Phoenix 623-252-6815

www.starlightcommunitytheater.com

$25

A thrilling production put on by local actors that follows an author held captive by a devastated fan.

White Mountain Balloon Festival takes off in Lakeside Friday, June 23 through Sunday, June 25.

Kids can enjoy free, hands-on learning experiences Saturday, June 24 at WestWorld of Scottsdale.

Devin Arakaki Hyrum Baker

Jaxson Barry Gwynne Chapin Christian Estephan Michail Fudaley Remi Geiser

Jayda Grant Naomi Griego

Paul Haley Heba Hamieh

Cali Hopf

Dylan Hulbert Kaiden Johnson

Matther Joseph Alexander Kleckner Jasmine Mattes Dylan Minton

Braeden Murphy Taylor Neal Tyler Nettles

Alec Nieves Gavilanes Carson Pineyro Avery Rodrigue Talya Roloff Enrico Roque Morgan Sima Alyssa Smith

James Trevolt Haley Vanderhill Arhaan Warsi Makenzie Wingert Lucas Wright Savannah Wright Makayla Yancey

North Valley Regional Library

40410 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem 602-652-3000

www.mcldaz.org/locations/northvalley Free

Fun Library Events for the Kiddos

Events are drop-in unless specified that registration is required.

The North Valley Regional Library’s June event calendar is bustling with unique activities. Check out this list for easy and free opportunities to get the kids out of the house, yet still in the cool A/C, all month long.

SATURDAY, JUNE 3

Summer Reading Kick-off

11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Join for crafts to celebrate the start of the summer reading program. Participants can also sign up for the contest, which lasts all summer and ends in prizes. All ages welcome.

SATURDAY, JUNE 3

Animal Adaptations

10–11 a.m.

Check out some cool reptiles on display from the Phoenix Herpetological Society. Ages 6 and up.

TUESDAYS, JUNE 6–27

Stories & Songs

3–3:30 p.m.

Listen to books, songs and rhymes to encourage fun reading. Caregivers/ parents are encouraged to participate. For preschool-age children.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7

‘Treat People with Kindness’

3–4 p.m.

Ages 12 and up embrace the spirit of friendship by creating beaded friendship bracelets, decorating heart sunglasses, playing friendship bingo

and making a compliment chain. Registration required.

THURSDAY, JUNE 8

Mexican Folk Art Crafts

3–4 p.m.

Ages 7–13 get creative by making traditional Mexican paper molas. Registration required.

SATURDAY, JUNE 10

STEM Challenges

11 a.m.–noon

A fun challenge for the whole family to explore chemical reactions and scientific experiments.

SUNDAY, JUNE 11

Robot Soldering Class

1–3 p.m.

A hands-on make-and-take project for ages 8 and up to make a fun robot figure that lights up when you touch its heart. No experience necessary. Parents welcome. Registration required.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14

Women Across the World 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Help sew feminine hygiene products to be donated to a Moshiboshek village in

Eastern Uganda. No sewing experience required. Sewing machines will be provided or you can bring your own. Program is designed for teens and adults. Registration required.

THURSDAY, JUNE 15

Sand Art Mandalas

3–4 p.m.

Ages 8–13 learn the creative technique of sand art to create a mandala or geometric circular pattern on cardboard. Registration required.

SATURDAY, JUNE 17

Comedy Trickster

11 a.m.–noon

An exciting and interactive comedy

magic show by John Fitzsimmons, fit for the whole family.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21

Make Cereal Slime

3–4 p.m.

Tweens are welcome to watch cartoons and make fluffy slime that looks like cereal milk. Registration required.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21

DIY Resin Crafts

6–7 p.m.

An open hour to experiment with resin to create a piece of your own choice, from keychains and jewelry, to coasters and bookmarks.

COMPILED BY CAITLIN COULTER events@valleyvibenews.com

THURSDAY, JUNE 22

Solar Pizza Ovens

3–4 p.m.

Ages 8 and up get to learn the history of pizza while using the heat of the sun to make mini pizzas. Registration required.

SATURDAY, JUNE 24

Collage Mixed Media

Paper Art

1–2 p.m.

Ages 8–13 use paper cutouts and collage paper materials to create landscape or portrait images in the art style of Fauvism. Registration required.

SUNDAY, JUNE 25

Tile Painting

1–2 p.m.

As You Wish Pottery presents step-bystep instruction for teens and tweens to design a 6-inch tile with a rainbow design to take home at the end of class. Registration required.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26

DIY Cricut Crafts

6–7 p.m.

Teens and adults with basic Cricut experience can design and craft with all supplies provided, including a mug and heat press.

HASSAYAMPA RIVER PRESERVE AN OASIS IN THE DESERT

BY ANDREAS SCHMALZ info@valleyvibenews.com

Whether passing through Wickenburg or looking for ideas for a day trip, consider visiting one of Maricopa County’s newer parks, the Hassayampa River Preserve.

Originally a Nature Conservancy preserve, the Parks and Recreation Department became part owner in 2017.

What makes the preserve so unique is that the Hassayampa River, which flows underground through the majority of its course, actually flows above ground at

the preserve, and creates a coveted riparian area that is home to abundant wildlife. The preserve appeals to birders and those looking for a relatively easy-to-manage trail system under the shady canopies from cottonwoods, willows, mesquites, acacias and fan palms.

The preserve is located on the west side of U.S. Highway 60. While there is a very short left turn lane when heading northbound, it can be easy to miss, so keep an eye out for it.

The trail system at the preserve consists of six interconnected loops and one spur trail called Lyke’s Lookout, which

ascends roughly 200 feet up a rocky hill to a beautiful vista.

To the west is a historic railway that adds to the charm of the scenery.

Palm Lake is a spring-fed swampy oasis that is home to various birds, turtles, dragonflies and other small critters. The trail system around Palm Lake is easy

The preserve is home to approximately 280 species of birds like this bluethroated hummingbird.

to navigate and provides numerous observation points. The Mesquite Meander Trail is the longest loop at just 0.6 miles and leads through a forest of mesquite and cottonwood trees.

Lion Trail crosses the Hassayampa River via a small footbridge and loops through a section of the riverbed that is often dry. Be particularly cautious on these trails during the warmer months when snake activity tends to increase. There are also guided tours available that require registration in

advance and are limited in size. The nature center onsite contains abundant displays and plenty of information about the preserve.

For those who would like to pair their visit with a guided walk, hike or educational event, visit the calendar at www. maricopacountyparks. net.

A visit to the Hassayampa River Preserve will likely be just one stop along the way while heading up to Wickenburg. It’s a town rich with history and it has plenty of

attractions to offer, such as the Desert Caballeros Western Museum, historic buildings along Frontier Street, the Jail Tree, team roping at local arenas, and the nearby Vulture City ghost town and hiking at Vulture Peak. There are of course plenty of options for food and lodging too, so one might consider a longer stay to really soak it all in.

GETTING THERE

Hassayampa River Preserve

49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89 Wickenburg, AZ 85390

602-506-2930 ext. 9

www.maricopacountyparks.net

Admission $5/Adult; Free/Children 12 and under Hours Wednesday through Sunday (May–October)

7 a.m.–4 p.m.;

8 a.m..–5 p.m.; November–April.

From I-17, head west on Carefree Highway (AZ–74) to U.S. 60 East to the Hassayampa River Preserve parking lot. The trip from North Phoenix is approximately 39 miles.

Andreas Schmalz is a local Realtor and an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys trail hiking, nature photography, and scenic drives throughout Arizona.

Railroad trestle bridge across the Hassayampa River south of the San Domingo Wash

Desert Tortoise at Lykes Lookout

View from the top of Lyke's Lookout

Hassayampa River PreserveLion Trail river crossing

PHOTOS BY ANDREAS SCHMALZ

SMART SUMMER HIKE GUIDE

COMPILED BY CAITLIN COULTER events@valleyvibenews.com

As the summer weather sets in, the local Maricopa County Parks have shifted their scheduled hike programs to early morning and late evening/night times to keep participants protected while still enjoying the trails. Participants are advised to wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and sun protection. Always bring plenty of water and a flashlight, when applicable. Registration required on all listed hikes.

Hiking around Cave Creek Regional Park

Cave Creek Regional Park

37019 N. Lava Lane, Cave Creek 602-506-2930

www.maricopacountyparks.net

$7/Vehicle

SUNDAY, JUNE 4

Cactus Hike

6:30–8:30 a.m.

Take an early, 2-mile hike with the ranger to beat the heat of the day.

SATURDAY, JUNE 17

Night Hike

7–9 p.m.

An adventurous hike to learn about the nocturnal happenings of the Sonoran Desert.

SATURDAY, JUNE 24

Cactus Hike

7–9 a.m.

Learn about the life cycles of various local cacti and their blooms.

THURSDAY, JUNE 29

Creatures of the Night Walk

7:30–9 p.m.

An adventurous hike to learn about the nocturnal happenings of the Sonoran Desert.

Lake Pleasant Regional Park

41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Road Morristown 602-506-2930

www.maricopacountyparks.net

$7/Vehicle

SATURDAY, JUNE 10

Desert Photography Hike

6–8:15 a.m.

Hike along the Pipeline Canyon

Trail to find captivating spots to take photos of the desert.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14

Creatures of the Night Walk

7:30–9 p.m.

An after dark trail walk through the Pipeline Canyon with Ranger Steven to look for nocturnal wildlife.

FRIDAY, JUNE 16

Creatures of the Night Walk

7:30–9 p.m.

Look for some scorpions and other nocturnal creatures with Ranger Eric.

THURSDAY, JUNE 22

Yavapai Point Hike

6–8 a.m.

Climb up to Yavapai Point with Ranger Evan to get a great view of the lake.

FRIDAY, JUNE 23

Creatures of the Night Hike

7:30–9 p.m.

Join Ranger Kevin to look for animal nightlife.

TUESDAY, JUNE 27

Flora and Fauna Hike

6–8:30 a.m.

Check out a unique section of the park for active morning animals.

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area

44000 N. Spur Cross Road Cave Creek

602-506-2930

www.maricopacountyparks.net

$3/Park entrance fee

FRIDAY, JUNE 16 Night Hike

7–9 p.m.

A night life adventure through the Sonoran Desert with Ranger Evan.

FRIDAY, JUNE 23

Plant Walk

7–9 a.m.

An easy walk to learn about the variety of desert plants and cacti.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28

Creatures of the Night Walk

7:30–9 p.m.

Join the ranger for an after-dark informational hike.

Indoor Programs at the Parks

For those who prefer to stay indoors during the peak summer months, the parks have also supplied locals with plenty of interesting nature programming, all in the cool A/C. These programs are all drop-in events, with no registration required.

Cave Creek

Regional Park: Nature Center

37019 N. Lava Lane, Cave Creek 602-506-2930

www.maricopacountyparks.net

$7/Vehicle

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14

Discovery Station: Venomous Critters

1:30–3 p.m.

Learn about the venomous animals that inhabit the Sonoran Desert, even seeing some on live display.

THURSDAY, JUNE 15

Discovery Station: Cactus Curiosity

10 a.m.–noon

Chat with Ranger Evan about his favorite topic: the local cacti.

SATURDAY, JUNE 24

All About Saguaros

10–11 a.m.

Join Ranger Nikki for a presentation on the majestic Saguaro cactus, including their life cycle from a tiny seed to a fallen skeleton.

FRIDAY, JUNE 30

Discovery Station:

Venomous Creatures

Noon–2 p.m.

Discuss the popular myths surrounding rattlesnakes, Gila Monsters and other venomous animals with Ranger Steve and some wildlife ambassadors.

Lake Pleasant Regional Park

41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Road, Morristown 602-506-2930

www.maricopacountyparks.net

$7/Vehicle

FRIDAY, JUNE 2

Discovery Station: Animals of the Sonoran Desert 1:30–3:30

Get to know about the animals that call the desert their home.

FRIDAY, JUNE 16

Discovery Station: Venomous Creatures Noon–2 p.m.

An informational session about venomous things to look out for in the Sonoran Desert.

SATURDAY, JUNE 17

Discovery Station: Cactus Curiosity

1–4 p.m.

A Q&A session with a local park ranger to learn more about cacti.

FRIDAY, JUNE 23

Discovery Station: Arthropods

12:30–2:30 p.m.

Learn all about spiders, mites, insects, centipedes, millipedes and other creepy crawlers.

FRIDAY, JUNE 30

Discovery Station: Cactus Curiosity

10 a.m.–1 p.m.

A Q&A session with a local park ranger to learn more about cacti.

PHOTOS BY ANDREAS SCHMALZ

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run errands such as Fry’s Food and Drug, CVS, and a Circle K nearby. Need to go shopping? Anthem Outlets is 5 minutes away! Also, Lake Pleasant is just 30 minutes away with lots of activities you can do like boating, fishing, kayaking, scuba diving, and more! For those that need to go to Phoenix Airport, it is a quick 45-minute ride.

Enjoy Fun Activities Nearby

This premier location has everything you'll need, from restaurants to shopping and parks. If you want to do something extraordinary, check out Destination Balloon Rides to take a hot air balloon up in the sky. Want to go hiking? Desert Hills Trailhead, the Phoenix Sonoran Reserve, and Cave Creek Regional Park are just a few miles away! If you are interested in golf, the Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club is located a few miles east!

Smart-Home Technology Featured

All William Ryan homes in Arroyo Norte have smart-home technology, including an automation hub to control all your devices including a video doorbell, thermostat control, and one light switch control.

WHAT’S HAPPENING NEAR BRONCO BUTTE

BY VALLEY VIBE STAFF WRITERS info@valleyvibenews.com

Valley Vibe readers have been wondering what is under construction near the southwest corner of North Valley Parkway and Bronco Butte Trail.

A public records request obtained from the City of Phoenix shows plans for a 283-multifamily residential development with the project name Sonoran Foothills Core Rental Community by Sunbelt Holdings.

The land for this development was already zoned Intermediate

Commercial, Mid-Rise, Planned Community District, so it was not required to go through a rezoning public hearing process, City of Phoenix Village Planner Adrian Zambrano told Valley Vibe.

Developer Sunbelt Holdings is the first of many planned multifamily projects to break

ground within the fast-growing area east of I-17 and Skunk Creek Wash between Sonoran Desert Drive and Dove Valley Road, defined as the North Gateway Village Core.

A site plan for the community filed with the City of Phoenix

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Agrarian Farmhouse

shows the development consisting of 147 single unit detached buildings and 34 townhome buildings, each containing four attached units. Amenities include a single-story clubhouse, fitness center, pool, children’s play area and dog walking area/park.

Active Adult Community Coming to Norterra

BY VALLEY VIBE STAFF WRITERS info@valleyvibenews.com

Anew rental community for the age 55 and up crowd is under construction in the Union Park master-planned development in Norterra.

Liv+ Union Peak by Liv Communities will consist of a mix of 145 apartment style homes in a resort-style community with a clubhouse, pool house, lap pool and spa, private dog park and spa, a fitness center, yoga studio, meditation and massage therapy room. Indoor spaces include a tech-enabled work center, game room with a pool table, shuffleboard, and TV. Outdoor

space also includes a designated area for pickleball, bocce ball and a grilling area.

“Building on our extensive background serving all ages… Liv is excited to bring our purpose of ‘helping people live fuller lives' to an underserved group of 55+ adults,” said Heidi Arave-Noonan, Vice President of Liv Multifamily.

All units will feature smart home technology, energy efficient appliances and offer the convenience of lock and leave for those residents with a jet-set lifestyle.

The community is slated to open in late 2024.

RENDERINGS COURTESY LIV COMMUNITIES

Concept renderings of front view of apartments (left) and proposed lap pool (right). The community is being constructed for the 55 and up age group within Union Park’s master-planned development in Norterra and is slated to open in late 2024.

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Liv+ Union Park Community

City of Phoenix to Vote on Water Rate Hike

BY VALLEY VIBE STAFF WRITERS info@valleyvibenews.com

City of Phoenix water customers can expect to pay more for their water service, if a proposal to increase rates in phases over the next three years is approved by City Council.

In a series of town hall meetings over the last couple of months, water officials have explained additional revenue is needed to meet higher expenses and improve aging infrastructure.

The proposed rate increase is part of the department's five-year Capital Improvement Plan, which includes significant investments in water pipes, treatment plants, and advanced water purification technology.

In 2022, the City announced it was in the midst of a water alert due to supply shortages on the Colorado River. Water officials launched a campaign to educate its 1.7 million customer base on conservation efforts and infrastructure improvements by the City. At that

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time water officials hinted that an increase was likely due to rising costs in raw water, electricity, chemical costs and personnel. [See “Conscious Watering,” Valley Vibe, January 2023.]

If approved, residential customers can expect an increase in their water bills phased in over the next three years in the following categories beginning in October 2023.

1 Water Usage Fee

A 6.5 percent increase (additional increases of 6.5 percent in March 2024 and 13 percent in March 2025).

2 Wastewater Service

A 6.5 percent increase (additional increases of 6.5 percent in March 2024 and 7 percent in March 2025).

3 Stormwater Excise Tax

A 25-cent increase for most residential customers (due to new and expanded permit requirements).

The proposed increases are expected to go before the Phoenix City Council with a public hearing for final customer input and formal vote on June 28.

Helpful Tips & Resources

Customers can calculate their estimated increase at www.phoenix.gov/proposedrates.

Water Rebates

The City is also working on a program to reward water conscious customers for their conservation efforts by offering one-time bill credits in the following categories.

1 Toilet rebates for installation of low-use toilets ($75 bill credit)

2 Irrigation controller replacement ($75 bill credit)

3 Xeriscape landscape replacement plans

4 Commercial Turf program

North Phoenix Real Estate Market Update

BY VALLEY VIBE STAFF WRITERS info@valleyvibenews.com

Keeping in line with the national trend of homebuyers getting used to current interest rates and pursuing home ownership, the number of homes sold in our neighborhoods in the zip codes of 85083, 85085, 85086 & 85087 trended upward in May in four out of five zones in our latest snapshot.

Homes Sold Month Over Month Comparison

As mortgage rates increased, home purchase mortgage applications hit a 28-year-low this year, according to the National Association of Realtors.

“First-time homebuyers historically made up around 40% of the market, but that has dropped to 26%, the lowest on record. The best way to build wealth is through real estate.”

–KENNY PARCELL NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® PRESIDENT

*INCLUDES AMBER HILLS, CAREFREE CROSSING, FIRESIDE & UNION PARK NEIGHBORHOODS

*INCLUDES AMBER HILLS, CAREFREE CROSSING, FIRESIDE & UNION PARK COMMUNITIES REAL ESTATE DATA COMPILED COURTESY OF CHIP WEBER WITH RE/MAX FINE PROPERTIES

ASSISTED LIVING

Anthem Seniors

Various Locations, Anthem, AZ 85086 623-400-5546, www.anthemseniors.com

Senior assisted living care provider with facilities in Anthem, Arizona offering directed-level services for full-service assisted living and memory care.

BEAUTY / SPA SERVICES

Hand & Stone Massage & Facial Spa

39504 N. Daisy Mountain Dr., Suite #102 Anthem, AZ 85086 623-551-6602, www.handandstoneanthem.com

Offers massage therapy, facial and hair removal services.

Paradise Medspa & Wellness

2060 W. Whispering Wind Drive, Suite #170 Phoenix, AZ 85085 (602) 786-5079, www.paradisemedspa.com

Full service medical spa offering Laser Skin Care Therapy, AviClear Laser Acne Treatment, Body Contouring, Hormone Therapies and Weight Loss. Convenient North Phoenix location off I-17 & Happy Valley Road.

CABINETRY SERVICES

Reface

Jim Moore 623-687-6579

www.sunsetcabinet.com

EDUCATION

Adams Traditional Academy/ Jefferson Preparatory High School

K-8 Campus

2323 W Parkside Ln, Phoenix, AZ 85027

602-938-5517, www.choiceacademies.org

9-12 Campus & Preschool

2333 W Parkside Ln, Phoenix, AZ 85027 602-938-5517, www.choiceacademies.org

Tuition-free public charter school operated by Choice Academies serving Preschool through grade 12.

Caurus Academy

K-5 Campus

41900 N. 42nd Ave. , Anthem, AZ 85086

623-551-5083, www.caurusacademy.org

Middle/High School Campus

44111 N. 43rd Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85087 623-466-8187, www.caurusacademy.org

Tuition-free public charter school. Small class sizes, 14:1 student to staff ratio in grades K–2. High school honors courses, extracurriculars and varsity athletics.

Ridgeline Academy

K-6 Campus

33625 N. North Valley Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85085 623-223-1335, www.ridgelineacademy.org

Junior High & High School

39808 N Gavilan Peak Parkway 623-289-7911, www.highschool.ridgelineacademy.org

A-Rated Charter School, Competitive Sports Programs, Clubs & Activities. Small Class Sizes.

HEALTH

41722 N Gavilan Peak Parkway Suite #110 (next to Barro’s pizza) justin.simons.j663@statefarm.com www.justinsimons.com