North Valley June 2015 Issue of CITYSunTimes

Carefree/Cave Creek

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SCOTTSDALE PARADISE VALLEY NORTHEAST PHOENIX CAREFREE CAVE CREEK BLACK CANYON CITY FOUNTAIN HILLS ANTHEM JUNE 2015

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ummer is here and the heat is on. But there is no need to head for the hills just yet. June in the Valley offers plenty of ways to eat, drink and play the summer away.

Get Down And DirtyThe 40th Annual Mighty

Mud Mania takes over Chaparral Park June 6. The event includes mud obstacle courses for six and under, the young “mudders” in the mini mud obstacle course and puddle pools for toddlers; seven to 12 year olds can take on the original mud course, and those age 13 and up can have at it on the mighty mud challenge course. The events are free for children, but a donation of a non-perishable food item to benefi t the Vista Del Camino Food Bank is requested. Call 480.312.2771 or visit www.scottsdaleaz.gov/mightymudmania.

Treat Dad To The D-BacksThe Arizona Diamondbacks will

give away special Father’s Day T-shirts, courtesy of Audi, to 10,000 dads June 21 when the D-backs host the San Diego Padres at Chase Field. The D-backs welcome all dads and kids, 12 and

younger, to run the bases for Phoenix Children’s Hospital (PCH) after the game. For each dad and kid crossing home plate, the D-backs will donate $1 to PCH.

Major League Baseball and the D-backs will also host Prostate Cancer Awareness Day on June 21. Purchase tickets at www.dbacks.com/giveback and the D-backs will donate $2 from each ticket to prostate cancer charities.

Enjoy Salty Summer SpecialsSalty Sow in Phoenix is launching new,

seasonal summer happy hour specials beginning this month. From 4-6:30pm daily, Salty Sow will offer $5 bites and small plates, such as the Honey Rosemary Dipped Fried Chicken with sweet potato biscuit (pictured) and more.

Guests can also imbibe on some “signature sips” such as the Curly Tail (pictured), Salty Sow Sparkling Sangria; Miss Piggy and wines by the glass – all at $2 off the regular pricing. Call 602.795.9463 or visit www.saltysow.com.

Golf With Your BuddiesHost of the fan-favorite Waste Management Phoenix Open,

TPC Scottsdale offers guests desert elegance with legendary championship courses available for play. Named by GolfWeek magazine as “One of America’s best Courses,” TPC Scottsdale is a masterful blend of challenge and playability.

This summer, June 7 – September 10, groups of eight to 16 players can take advantage of the “Ultimate Buddy Golf Trip” with group rates from $345. The special package includes two rounds of golf, a two-night stay and much more. Call 480.585.4334 or visit www.tpc.com/scottsdale-vacation-packages.

Editor’s note: Find many more ways to celebrate summer in the Valley, and beyond, throughout our entire June issue.

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INDEXINDEXPublisher

Lorrie Pomeroy

Publisher EmeritusHope H. Ozer

Editor-in-ChiefKathryn M. Miller

Creative DirectorJenifer Lee

Assistant to the PublisherDarlene Keberle

ColumnistsStephen Cohen, O.D.

Cathy DrozBarbara Kaplan

Rabbi Robert KravitzMr. Modem

Bonnie MoehleAllen Nohre

Hope H. OzerJames RobertsMelanie Tighe

Pastor Paul Witkop

ContributorsDr. Debbi Burdick

Cave Creek Mayor Vincent FranciaCarefree Mayor Les Peterson

Anne-Marie PritchettPhoenix Mayor Greg Stanton

Account RepresentativesEloise Donati-KopecBob Hesselgesser

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“ ‘Why do men like me want sons?’ he wondered. ‘It must be because they hope in their poor beaten souls that these new men, who are their blood, will do the things they were not strong enough nor wise enough

nor brave enough to do. It is rather like another chance at life; like a new bag of coins at a table of luck after your fortune is gone.’ ”

– John Steinbeck, Cup of Gold

In the lives of some children, fathers can be mysterious fi gures; largely because many are just not there. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, over 24 million children in America – one out of three – live without their biological father in the home.

There are studies showing that children who live in father absent homes are more likely to suffer emotional and behavioral problems, more likely to commit crime, two times more likely to drop out of high school and four times more likely to live in poverty – among many other negatives.

Of course, there are many individuals who beat the statistics and thrive and succeed in life regardless – this can usually be attributed to a robust support system (Mom, siblings, grandparents, aunts and uncles), strong male role models or just an innate sense of purpose, confi dence and resilience.

So to all of the solo moms and extended families who are doing double duty and raising healthy, happy kids without fathers, I would like to say “thanks” – our sons and daughters are fortunate indeed for your strength and commitment.

And to all of the dads out there who are actively engaged in the lives and well-being of your children – whether biological, step or adoptive; whether full-time or on weekends or holidays and summers – we owe you a debt of gratitude. Happy Father’s Day!

Until next month, all my best,

Kathryn M. Miller, Editor-in-Chiefkathryn@CITYSunTimes.com

Fortunate Sons – And Daughters

Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn

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J. Levine Auction & Appraisal is hosting a free series of “Antiques On-The-Go Show” appraisal events taking place every other month starting Wednesday, June 17, from 10am-4pm. A pre-auction verbal assessment of antiques, heirlooms and other items will be provided in an open room format for everyone to see and learn about the items. The limit is three items per person per session. While the events are free, reservations are requested by calling 480.496.2212.

J. Levine’s owner and auctioneer, Josh Levine, says many people don’t realize the value of their family

heirlooms and that the appraisal process helps them make educated decisions about whether to keep or sell their items.

“We compare items to previous auction records, gallery prices, eBay and other sites to tell you what the fair market is bringing for your item as well as what the insurance value might be. You’d be surprised at what has value, so don’t ever throw anything away until an appraiser looks at it,” Levine says.

J. Levine is also hosting its monthly “Ladies Night” jewelry auction from 6-9pm Wednesday, June 17. The special auction features elegant necklaces, bold and delicate bracelets, sophisticated and sporty watches, whimsical and alluring charms, vintage and modern rings and a variety of other bejeweled statement pieces at a fraction of retail prices. Admission is free and complimentary appetizers and drinks will be served.

For those in the market for fi ne art, antiques and other collectibles, J. Levine conducts weekly estate auctions starting at 11am on Thursdays. J. Levine Auction & Appraisal is located at 10345 North Scottsdale Road. For details, visit www.jlevines.com or call 480.496.2212.

Garrett Hoyer examines a ceramic piece.

Pacifi c Northwest’s Haggen Makes A Home In Arizona

Focus on enhanced service, locally-sourced products

Some changes are coming to the Arizona grocery scene, as Haggen make Arizona home with 10 stores in the works across the state, three of which are in the Valley.

A former Albertsons, the North Scottsdale Haggen location at 34442 North Scottsdale Road aims to be a one-stop neighborhood shopping solution focused on fresh, locally sourced products alongside everyday big brands – all at fair, competitive prices.

Haggen will be introducing a larger variety of organic produce; bringing in higher quality meat and seafood; enhancing the service deli offerings such as healthier salads and meats without preservatives; revamping the bakery with new products; and an overall enhanced experience. Guests will also fi nd fresh cut fl owers from local growers, and a great assortment of fresh, house-made salads, fresh-baked goods, favorite local brews and more.

Shoppers at new Haggen stores will also enjoy Fresh Deals: every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, shoppers at new stores throughout Arizona will enjoy three-day sales with discounts on popular items across each department. Check Haggen social feeds (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) every Friday to see what new Fresh Deals will be offered throughout each weekend.

For more than 80 years, Haggen has supported thousands of Pacifi c Northwest farms, ranches, fi sheries and other businesses to create a lasting and sustainable local food economy. Established in 1933 in Bellingham, Washington, Haggen recently expanded from 18 markets in Washington and Oregon to a major regional grocery chain of 164 stores, expanding in its existing states and into California, Nevada and Arizona.

Other Valley locations include 11475 East Via Linda in Scottsdale and 3655 West Anthem Way in Anthem. For more information, visit www.haggen.com.

Iconic Arizona Resort Sold

Last month, the luxury boutique resort The Hermosa Inn, and it’s award-winning restaurant, LON’s at the Hermosa, was sold to Allred Capital LLLP.

The partnership, led by Ronald Allred and his son Mike Allred, has been developing land, real estate and hospitality related ventures since the 1970s, including building the town of Avon near Vail, and developing the Telluride Ski Resort and the Telluride Mountain Village. The partnership also owns Rancho Mañana Golf Club in Cave Creek, is the lead investor and operator of Tubac Golf Resort & Spa in Tubac and has now added The Hermosa Inn to its historically-oriented, hospitality portfolio.

“We look forward to continuing the legacy Lon Megargee began here in the 1930s and which the Ungers have expanded upon for the past two decades,” says Allred. “The Hermosa Inn is an iconic property that we hope to make even better and look forward to being a part of its wonderful place in Arizona’s history.”

Formerly owned by Fred and Jennifer Unger of Hermosa Legacy Partners, who restored and reopened the property in 1994, it has since undergone a $2 million rooms remodel and property enhancement in 2009 and in keeping with the property’s artistic roots, added a $2 million art installment in partnership with Figarelli Fine Art in 2012.

“Jennifer and I feel very fortunate to have created special memories with employees, neighbors, and the community over the past 22 years,” says Unger. “We are very pleased that the Allred family will take over from here. They are committed to quality and have a strong background in successful projects. We look forward to seeing their plans cometo fruition.”

For more information, call 602.955.8614 or visit www.hermosainn.com.

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Iconic Arizona Resort Sold

ALE New Fall Course At SCC

A new fall class offered by Scottsdale Community College (SCC) will give information technology (IT) networking professionals a chance to grow their knowledge base and get hands-on experience in cloud computing and virtualization.

CIS 197 is a VMWare certifi ed course that will provide practical applications in these two growing IT areas. In this course, students will work extensively on advanced hardware and virtualized applications.The course prepares students to sit for the VMware Certifi ed Professional (VCP5-DCV) exam.

“This course offers a comprehensive approach to developing skills and knowledge in one of the fastest-growing areas of the IT industry,” says Ron Monroig, occupational program director for Computer Information Systems at SCC. “This hands-on practical application approach provides a less time-constrained alternative to the fi ve-day fast track course offered by most corporate training institutions.”

The three-credit course, taught over 16 weeks, will cost $84 per credit, plus lab fees and books.

IT professionals working in a data center or IT in general can broaden their horizons by learning how to design, deploy and maintain cloud infrastructure and virtualized computing and storage systems.

Students will learn via hands-on experience in the school’s CIS

Networking Lab, an “off-the-campus-grid network” built and maintained by students with a bank of more than 60 servers.

VMWare has become a market leader in cloud computing and virtualization, which has quickly grown into a multibillion dollar industry.

SCC plans to develop a suite of classes on cloud computing and virtualization, with CIS 197 serving as the fi rst class in this program of study.

For program information, contact Monroig at 480.423.6696 or ron.monroig@scottsdalecc.edu. For additional information, visit www.scottsdalecc.edu.

Ron Monroig, occupational program director for CIS, and Laura Wrench, network lab specialist.

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Poolside Summer Concert Series ContinuesWhitesnake will rock Talking Stick June 17

Talking Stick Resort continues its Summer Concert Series this month featuring top entertainers on the property’s pool stage. Combining the sunny weather with cocktail specials and a capacity of 4,500, this series has the makings of an all-around good time.

Coming up are both Peter Frampton and Cheap Trick June 14, Whitesnake June 17, and back by popular demand, 311 will bring their fusion of reggae, funk and rock to the property’s outdoor venue July 2. Sublime with Rome is scheduled to deliver a captivating performance July 19. Additionally, The Steve Miller Band takes the stage July 30 and Lynyrd Skynyrd will perform September 20.

Party revelers can also take in the show from the comfort of a canopy daybed or luxury cabana. Touting upscale patio furniture and ceiling fans, cabanas also include fl at-screen

TV’s, refrigerators packed with nonalcoholic beverage s and state-of-the-art misting systems. Cabana rentals, VIP bottle service as well as general admission tickets will be available. Pricing for all outdoor concerts will vary.

Must be 21 or older to attend outdoor concerts. To purchase tickets or learn more, visit www.talkingstickresort.com and click on “Summer Concert Series” or call the box offi ce at 480.850.7734.

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ALE BabyFace, LLC Opens

In ScottsdaleLeigh Giordano Asher, RN, MA, MEP-c recently opened

BabyFace, LLC, a medical spa practice in North Scottsdale. Asher has more than 20 years nursing experience with

advanced education and training in gerontology and the aging process. She is certifi ed in dermal fi llers, neurotoxins, skin rejuvenation, laser skin resurfacing, photofacial, laser hair removal, tattoo removal, sclerotherapy, mesotherapy and body contouring devices. Asher also is a faculty member for the Esthetic Skin Institute and has conducted training workshops nationwide. She is a certifi ed trainer for Galderma for its neurotoxin and dermal fi ller products.

BabyFace, LLC is located at 8888 East Pinnacle Peak Road, Suite 20, in Scottsdale. For information, call 602.705.8145 or visit www. babyfacellc.com.

Leigh Giordano Asher

SummerSpecials AtThirsty Lion

Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill wants to keep guests satisfi ed through the hot summer months, beginning with “Dinner and a Movie” every Monday from now through the end of August. For only $20, guests get a pizza, two soft drinks and

two Harkins Theater movie tickets. Also starting now is Thirsty Lion’s “Beat the Heat” promotion, where patrons can cool down with half priced Moscow Mules and House Margaritas when the outside temperature is at or above 105 degrees. These summer promotions are valid at both Thirsty Lion locations in Tempe and Scottsdale.

In Scottsdale, Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill is located at 7014 East Camelback Road, Suite 1423. For more information visit www.thirstyliongastropub.com.

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Scottsdale Company Provides

Nonprofi ts With Tools & Services Blacktie-Arizona, part of a national

company providing web-based event planning and promotional tools for nonprofi ts, associations and businesses, recently celebrated its 10th anniversary.

Bringing visibility and cutting-edge online tools to the thousands of nonprofi t agencies and businesses in the Valley, Myra Richman, president of Blacktie-Arizona, says, “It’s very rewarding to see how much help we can provide our members in order to help them facilitate the everyday tasks of running their organizations.”

The company serves as a clearinghouse of events and services for the nonprofi t, business and philanthropic community by offering a variety of web-based tools and photo/story coverage.

Richman maintains her public relations business, Richman & Associates, Inc. Her extensive background includes many years in public relations, television production and talent coordination.

For additional information, visit www.blacktie-arizona.com.

Join The City of Scottsdale “Nextdoor”

Several City of Scottsdale departments are now participating in community conversations via Nextdoor – the neighborhood social network. Residents can sign up for free and connect with their neighbors at www.nextdoor.com.

City departments sharing neighborhood-specifi c information include Police, Neighborhood Services, Solid Waste, Parks & Recreation and Scottsdale Public Library. Residents don’t need to “like” or “friend” city agencies, when the city posts information for their neighborhoods, they’ll see those messages as part of their stream. However, neighborhood websites on Nextdoor remain private – city staff cannot see other conversations taking place there.

For additional information, visit www.scottsdaleaz.gov.

ALE New Studio Helps Guests

Create Original Art The Creating Spot is a contemporary

studio where adults of all ages can sign up to create original pieces of art including jewelry, fused glass and fi ber arts. In addition to the classes and workshops, which will be taught by co-owners Cheryl Senkfor and Bobby Harr along with other local artists, there is a gallery space where or iginal works of art can be purchased. The space is also available for hosting events such as birthdays, bachelorette parties, team building, book clubs and more.

The gallery was opened in Old Town Scottsdale in late April by Senkfor and Harr who have a passion for teaching art in all forms to other creative individuals. The studio provides the materials and teaches the steps. Finished pieces are displayed throughout the studio providing endless ideas and inspiration.

Upcoming events include a Sushi “date night.” Create a fused glass sushi set for two while enjoying some sushi and more from neighboring business, Geisha A Go Go. The set consists of a serving dish, two plates and two dip dishes. The event will be offered on June 6 and July 11 from 6-9pm and is $165 per “couple” (of course this can be two friends).

The Creating Spot is located at 7127 East 6th Avenue in Scottsdale. For more information, call 480.272.6004 or visit www.thecreatingspot.com.

Bobby Harr and Cheryl Senkfor

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Summer Offerings

From Wright’s Taliesin WestThe Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation

begins its Summer 2015 Taliesin West Tour Season on June 1 with a full schedule of tour options for architecture enthusiasts, families and everyone in between. Taliesin West’s 90-minute signature Insights Tour offers a special look at the spaces where Frank Lloyd Wright and his apprentices lived and worked. The Taliesin West Panorama Tour provides a one-hour exploration of this legendary site. Serious architecture buffs will enjoy the three-hour Behind the Scenes Tour, while the romance of Taliesin West comes to life during the Night Lights Tour offered every Friday evening.

Special highlights of the Summer 2015 Taliesin West Tour Season include a family-friendly Junior Architect Tour and a brand new Photography Tour.

The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation also offers a series of Summer Art & Architecture Camps for youth in grades two to 12. These innovative camps and classes give students the chance to explore, create and design in a fun and educational atmosphere. Full and half-day camps are offered throughout the summer and utilize Taliesin West as a totally immersive and one-of-a-kind campus.

The full Summer 2015 Tour and Art & Architecture Camps and Classes schedule can be found online at www.zerve.com/taliesinwest. Online reservations are available now for all classes, and advance booking of all Taliesin West tours is highly encouraged. Arizona residents can also enjoy a 50 percent discount on all tours during the summer season by using the code “AZRESIDENT” when booking tours through Zerve.

The display of Adam Reed Tucker’s LEGO model of Taliesin West has been extended through summer of 2015.

ALE New Restaurant Celebrates

Art Of Pizza Building on the success of Classic

Cooking Academy, a husband-and-wife team aim to continue their momentum with La Pizzetta, located in the heart of the McDowell Mountain Ranch community at Desert Canyon.

La Pizzetta, a restaurant specializing in wood-fi red pizzas, opened in April under the culinary talents of Pascal and Donna Dionot. Pascal has more than 30 years of experience in hotel and restaurant management and culinary education. His background includes executive chef positions at several notable Washington D.C. fi ne restaurants. Donna manages the business side with a background as an accountant.

The Dionots have experienced much success from their praised Classic Cooking Academy, an academy that teaches traditional and contemporary food concepts with fresh produce, dietary foundations and practical skills. Building on the success of Classic Cooking Academy, the pair decided to expand their ventures into a restaurant that celebrates classic pizzas.

“Together, we are able to do what we love most – make people happy through the power of cooking,” says Pascal. “Making a perfectly crafted pizza is an art form, and we’re happy to share our interpretations of this classic dish with the public.”

Although there are other menu items, pizza is the focus at La Pizzetta. Eight specialty pizzas, from Alla Salsiccia to Pizza Bianca, are sure to satisfy all tastes. A light menu of salads, appetizers and desserts complements the pizza offerings.

The restaurant is located at 10411 East McDowell Mountain Ranch Road. For more information, call 480.521.1101 or visit www.lapizzettaaz.com.

Kneaders Bakery & Café Opens In Scottsdale

Kneaders Bakery & Café is now open at 15505 North Hayden Road, Scottsdale. In addition to the appetizing bakery, the Scottsdale Kneaders’ location will include a retail shop that includes a variety of gift baskets, online ordering capabilities and a drive-thru for quick and convenient customer service. Regular hours of operation will be Monday through Saturday, 7am-10pm.

“Opening in Scottsdale is an exciting step for Kneaders Bakery & Café,” says James Worthington, CEO of Kneaders Bakery & Café. “This marks our 10th location in the state of Arizona. We are thrilled to expand our mark in the area and offer the residents of Scottsdale fresh-made European hearth bread and healthy menu options.”

Christian Wansgard will be the operating partner for the newest Kneaders’ location. Wansgard will be in charge of delivering Kneaders’ main objective of serving the

customer and creating a world-class dining experience for each patron.Kneaders Bakery and Café specializes in authentic European hearth

breads that are made fresh daily. Kneaders also offers a variety of soups, salads, sandwiches and 40-50 different pastries in a charming, family-friendly environment.

For more information, visit www.kneaders.com.

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The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce will honor volunteer leaders who embody the spirit of volunteerism in Scottsdale during an awards breakfast June 10, combined with the Chamber’s annual review. This is the 14th year that the Chamber has recognized the spirit

of volunteerism in Scottsdale.“The Chamber could not accomplish

all the good things we do for Scottsdale’s business community without the help of our volunteers.” says Rick Kidder, president and CEO of the Scottsdale Chamber. “We simply do not have

enough staff to do the job, but with the assistance of our amazing volunteers, we are able to make great things happen. We couldn’t do it without them!”

The 2015 honorees are Geoff Beer, Crescent Bay Holdings; Jan Gehler, Scottsdale Community College; Bryan

Bertucci, Raymond James & Associates, Inc.; Greg O’Keefe, HR Wise, LLC. The Chairman’s Award will be announced at the ceremony.

For additional information, visit www.scottsdalechamber.com or call 480.355.2700.

Chamber Recognizes Volunteers

For Phoenix to thrive in the increasingly competitive global marketplace, we have to be active leaders in the pursuit and production of knowledge – and we have to continue to build an economy rooted in innovation.

More than ever before, strong economies are driven by forward-thinking cities that prioritize education and understand the value of developing human capital. That’s because our future depends on a talented workforce and quality job opportunities.

This is what drove us to create the downtown Biomedical Campus in the fi rst place. We knew that our investments in institutions such as TGen, the University of Arizona’s medical school and the U of A and St. Joseph’s Cancer Center would pay dividends for years to come. The 28-acre downtown campus is only the start. Further north, near Desert Ridge, the 1,000-acre Arizona Biomedical Corridor is already creating more opportunity for leaders in the bioscience and healthcare fi elds.

We’re building a community that’s on the cutting edge of science, research and technology and our work has pushed us to a tipping point.

In addition to a growing bioscience and healthcare industry, we also now have a healthy entrepreneurial ecosystem that is empowering co-workers, makers, startups, accelerators and incubators. It’s spurring innovation in a way that is contagious.

So contagious that the city is fi nding new ways to innovate too.

To encourage our city departments to get creative and harness our community’s collective innovative thinking, I launched the PHX Innovation Games – a series of competitions that will provide us new

ideas and 21st century solutions to tackle diffi cult civic challenges.

The idea is to connect the city to local entrepreneurs, startups, universities, leading corporations and non-profi t organizations and come together to solve problems in new ways.

It’s a way to show the world that Phoenix is rich with talent and overfl owing with innovative thinkers who care about making their community a better place.

We saw this initiative in action last month when Phoenix hosted its fi rst ever hackathon. By partnering with the Public Works Department and our sustainability effort Reimagine Phoenix, we brought together local developers and software engineers to build web and mobile applications using the department’s open data.

Over two days, participants developed prototypes for new tools that can help the city reach its goal of diverting 40 percent of our waste from the landfi ll by 2020 – no small task. The results were outstanding. Two winning teams built interactive, educational and engaging tech solutions that can help our residents understand not just the importance of recycling, but how to recycle properly. Their tools will make recycling easier.

As a result, our Public Works department will work closely with these innovators to develop their technology fully and incorporate the ideas into a mobile application that our residents can actually use.

These are the results we want. It shows that the best ideas don’t always come from City Hall – they come from you.

It may be nontraditional, but Phoenix needs get creative to succeed. We’re making progress and building momentum, and we’re going to keep looking to our community’s innovators for more ways we can work together to lift our innovation-based economy.

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MAYOR STANTON WRITES...

I n recognition of National Independents Week, Local First Arizona will honor locally owned and independent businesses across the state from Saturday, June 27, through Sunday, July 5. The nationwide Independents Week campaign, coordinated by the American Independent Business Alliance and known as “Indie Week,” takes place during the week of Independence Day with the purpose of enlightening consumers to the importance of supporting local businesses.

“Independence Day is a time for us to refl ect on what makes our state and country great,” says

Summer Program Engages Children In Musical Adventure

M usic Instrument Museum (MIM) will

host its inaugural summer camp in June. Each

weeklong session will offer a unique focus on

global culture, highlighting world connections

through the power of music, art and more.

Each culturally themed week will immerse

campers aged six to 13 in music, world cultures

and hands-on activities. Inspired by MIM’s

unique Geographical Galleries, teaching

artists will lead campers in specially designed

and age-appropriate activities. Discovering

the wide world of MIM by dancing, singing

and playing instruments, campers will gain a

greater understanding of the role music has in our lives.

For more information, visit www.mim.org and click on the “Education” link.

“Independents Week” campaign encourages shoppers to buy local

Kimber Lanning, director of Local First Arizona. “Arizona’s independent business community is the backbone of our local economy and the driving force behind what makes us proud to call Arizona home. Up to four times more money stays in the local economy when consumers choose an independent business over a national chain. Independents Week is our way of drawing attention to the important role independent businesses play in our daily lives.”

This year’s Independents Week will feature the return of the Golden Coupon, an Independents Week contest with great prizes, fun events with local businesses across the state and much more:

Arizonans are encouraged to “Take the Pledge” to shop local during Indie Week. Indie Week presents the perfect opportunity for consumers to visit any one of the many participating stores that they may not have otherwise known about or that they have wanted to try – all while spending locally and saving money. Anyone can take the pledge by visiting http://localfi rstaz.com/independents-week and fi lling out the simple form. Pledgers can choose to publicly have their names listed on the Local First Arizona website. Those who take the pledge will be entered in a raffl e to win a satiation package to a unique Arizona destination.

Several events will take place across the state during Independents Week to celebrate our local businesses with community members, including a pub crawl, a bowling tournament, a gallery exhibition, beer dinners and more.

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North Phoenix Company Creates Unique Wall Art

Creative Metal Designs makes unique sheet metal wall art for the home or offi ce using standoffs and assembly that makes each piece of art seem to emerge off the wall.

The company implements several techniques in art work including hand crafting, which means each piece is different. Using a professional CNC Plasma Cutter insures precise intricate curves and general linear cuts. Dual action sanding makes each sheet metal piece smooth, while wax and grease solvent removes contaminants so powder coating adheres for a perfect fi nish. The unique style of using welded standoffs are expertly applied so when assembled the different panels of each piece have a multiple

dimensional effect. Many of the pieces are fully functional clocks, which makes them a great gift idea or a delightful conversation piece for your own home.

Located at 31 West Lone Cactus Drive, Suite 1, in Phoenix, Creative Metal Designs also does custom signs and special orders. For more information, call 623.249.7598 or visit www.c re a t i v e m e t a l d e s i g n sonline.com.

Celebrate Summer With A Spa Night Out

Tocaloma Spa & Salon at Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort in Phoenix will host a “Midsummer’s Night Spa Dream” event on June 11 from 5-8pm.

The spa event will feature “tastings” of summer spa services and treatments, including quick and easy poolside up-dos, lash and eyebrow tinting, fl awless airbrush foundation applications, tea leaf readings and live demos of healthy smoothie recipes. Guests can also indulge in light spa “bites” and festive “mocktails” and wine served during the event. The fi rst 12 guests to RSVP for the event will also win a complimentary spray tan.

Tickets are available for $99 per person and include a voucher for a 50-minute spa treatment to use at a later date. The voucher is a redeemable for a 50-minute Swedish massage ($110 value), 50-minute seasonal organic facial ($125 value), airbrush tan ($110) or Tocaloma signature pedicure ($70). Voucher must be redeemed by July 11, 2015.

Tocaloma Spa & Salon is the intimate, full-service spa. As part of the spa experience, non-resort spa guests are invited to enjoy the resort’s Falls Water Village before or after their treatment, based on availability. The expansive pool area features two pools, water slide and poolside bar and café surrounded by cabanas and fl owing waterfalls.

Tickets to a “Midsummer’s Night Spa Dream” are $99 and can be purchased by calling the spa directly at 602.375.4645.

Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort, 11111 North 7th Street in Phoenix. For more information, visit www.tapatiocliffshilton.com.

Local Franchise RaisesFunds To Combat Diabetes

Last month, MRG Marketing & Management, Inc., Southwest franchise partner of Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers raised $16,900 last month to benefi t the Juvenile Research Diabetes Fund (JDRF).

JDRF (www.jdrf.org)is the leading global organization funding Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) research. JDRF’s goal is to progressively remove the impact of T1D from people’s lives until it achieves a world without T1D. JDRF collaborates with a wide spectrum of partners and is the only organization with the scientifi c resources, regulatory infl uence and working plan to better treat, prevent and eventually cure T1D.

With two North Phoenix locations, and others throughout the Valley, Raising Cane’s completes many community initiatives throughout the year, and with the support of the area is able to give back to local organizations. For more information, visit www.raisingcanes.com.

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Chamber of Commerce

Join the Chamber for breakfast Tuesday, June 2, at the Moon Valley Café, 502 East Thunderbird Road, from 7-8:30am for A.M. Networking. Present a 30 second commercial and enjoy open networking.

NPCC will hold its monthly Resource & Networking Luncheon Tuesday, June 9, at Stonecreek Golf Club, from 11:30am-1:30pm. Stonecreek is located at 4435 East Paradise Village Parkway South in Phoenix.

The monthly Mix & Mingle will be Thursday, June 18, at North Mountain Brewing Company, 522 East Dunlap Avenue, from 5:30-7:30pm.

The fourth Tuesday networking luncheon will be held Thursday, June 23, at Bobby Q’s Restaurant, 8501 North 27th Avenue in Phoenix, from 11:30am-1:30pm.

To register for any event or to see a complete listing of the Chamber’s events, visit www.northphoenixchamber.com/events. For information, call 602.482.3344.

ENIX June NAWBO Meeting

The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), Phoenix Chapter, will hold its next monthly meeting Wednesday, June 10, from 11:30am-1pm at Phoenix Country Club. Attendees will enjoy networking, lunch and the “Desert Diamonds” Annual Awards Gala to celebrate the success of NAWBO members throughout the past year.

Phoenix Country Club is located at 2901 North 7th Street in Phoenix. The cost of the event is $50 for members and $60 for guests. Register at www.nawbophx.org.

By Libby Banks, Attorney at Law

What you don’t know about estate planning can cost

money and heartache for your loved ones. Are these Myths

keeping you from taking care of your planning?

Myth 1: I don’t have enough money to worry about

an Estate Plan: The word “estate” refers to the assets and

property you own. You have an estate, large or small, and

it includes things you don’t count, like your life insurance

policy. If you have assets, you should have a written estate plan. If you have no

plan, the state has one – but it might not dispose of your assets the way you want.

Myth 2: Estate Planning is all about who gets my assets when I die: Estate

planning also provides for who will take care of you if you become incapacitated.

Who will make healthcare decisions if you can’t? And who will make sure your

fi nances are taken care of? Which leads to…

Myth 3: A revocable living trust is too complicated for my estate: The revocable living trust is simple to operate. While you are alive and well,

you have complete control over your assets. But if you become disabled, your

hand selected successor trustee will step in to take care of your fi nances and

you. On your death, the successor trustee has your directions about how to

distribute your assets and can easily do so without a court action. A revocable

living trust is a great estate planning tool for you.

Libby Banks is the proprietor of The Law Offi ce of Libby Banks, PLLC, located

at 11120 North Tatum Boulevard, Suite 101, in Phoenix. Banks offers a

complimentary fi rst consultation. For more information, call 602.375.6752,

e-mail libby@libbybanks.com or visit www.libbybanks.com.

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The University of Arizona launched a new degree program in Phoenix that will improve the convenience and attainability of higher education.

Now enrolling for the fall, the UA North Valley initiative is the result of a unique partnership between the University and the Maricopa County Community College District to offer a Bachelor of General Studies degree from the UA.

Students take upper-division classes from UA faculty members at the UA North Valley headquarters on the Paradise Valley Community College (www.paradisevalley.edu) campus, conveniently located for students across metropolitan Phoenix near the 101 and 51 freeways. Students will have access to the same academic, advising and student services resources available to all UA students. Operating on a lower tuition model than the UA’s main campus, UA North Valley helps students stay within their budgets and remain close to home while earning their degree.

Victoria Meyer is director of the Bachelor of General Studies program at UA North Valley. She said the program is ideal for all types of potential students — from those who have just earned their associate’s degree to those who haven’t attended college in years and are interested in

fi nishing their degree.“We’re looking for new

opportunities to expand our presence and be more fl exible for students who want a UA degree,” Meyer says. “UA North Valley exemplifi es how UA is opening its doors and offering more options for undergraduate education in order to respond to the needs and wishes of Arizonans.”

The UA North Valley degree program offers courses in four areas of focus: Arts, Media and Entertainment; Global and Intercultural Understanding; Social Behavior and Human Understanding; and the Study of the U.S. and the American Experience.

Once students select a focus area, they will have the opportunity to participate in an internship in a related fi eld to gain real-world experience. The internship opportunity supports the UA’s 100 percent engagement initiative to provide all students with some form of experiential learning experience prior to graduation.

In addition, UA North Valley provides a similar learning environment to that of a small, liberal arts college with a low faculty-to-student ratio while still having the backing of a premier research university.

To learn more, visit http://uanv.arizona.edu.

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Nonprofi t Creates Employment Connection Opportunities

Valley nonprofi t Career Connectors reached a record-breaking 20,000 attendees at its last meeting in April. The nonprofi t provides quality assistance and career-level hiring opportunities for those in career transition.

Now in its sixth year, Career Connectors continues to evolve, developing new corporate partnerships and networking tools for its growing community of job seekers. The organization has organized 281 events with over 300 featured

employers. Their LinkedIn Group now exceeds 4,700 active members. Founder Jessica Pierce was a 2014 ATHENA Award nominee and a 2013

Women Who Move the Valley recipient. She has also spoken at the White house. Career Connectors events are free and provide face-to-face meeting time

with quality employers, plus a variety of no-cost tools and professional resources including resume review and critique, business portraits, social media and LinkedIn coaching, and educational opportunities.

For a full schedule of upcoming events, more information or to preregister, call 480.442.5806 or visit www.careerconnectors.org.

Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) announces the fun-fi lled performance of Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr., a full-scale production in a summer workshop format. This no-cut show for ages eight to 14 rehearses June 8-19, Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm at Musical Theatre of Anthem.

The Emmy Award-winning Saturday morning educational cartoon series and pop culture phenomenon follows Tom, a young school teacher who is nervous about his fi rst day of teaching. He tries to relax by watching TV when various characters representing facets

of his personality emerge from the set and show

Anthem will celebrate Independence Day at Anthem Community Park July 2. The annual event favorite, which includes water and dry rides/infl atables, food, dancing and fi reworks, will kick off at 6pm.

The 16th annual celebration comes a little early to allow families to keep weekend travel plans and avoid the roads on July 4 by keeping July 3 open for travel.

Dry rides/infl atables will be on Softball Field #1; water rides will be located on Softball Fields #2 and #3. Each individual is required to have a wristband to ride the slides or use the infl atables. They are available for an early-bird price of $12 during June at the Anthem Community

MTA Summer Workshop:

him how to win his students over with imagination and music. Memorable songs as “Just A Bill, ” “Lolly, Lolly, Lolly” and “Conjunction Junction” bring his lesson plans vividly to life. Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr. is the perfect summer show with lots of singing, dancing, prop-making, and even academic learning.

The production staff includes director Laura O’Meara, vocal director Jackie Hammond and co-choreographers Danielle Cicogna and Alyssa Angieri. Register online at www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org. Payment is due upon registration, and a 10 percent sibling discount is available. Rehearsals take place at Musical Theatre of Anthem, 42323 North Vision Way in Anthem.

Performances run June 19 and 20 at 7pm and June 20 and 21 at 3pm. Tickets may be purchased online at www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org. Adult tickets are $19 and students, seniors and children 12 and under are $16.

Center, 41130 North Freedom Way. Wristbands will als o be available for purchase at the event for $15 each. Wristbands are non-refundable and non-replaceable.

The event will conclude with the National Anthem, performed by Anthem resident Jamyia James. Immediately following, the fi reworks fi nale is scheduled to begin at 9:30pm, weather permitting.

For additional information, visit www.onlineatanthem.com/news/independence-day-tips.

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Carefree ResidentsLove Carefree!

They just don’t want to liveanywhere else

Recently, an online real state website ranked Carefree second out of the Top 10 places to retire near Phoenix. That got me thinking about the friendly people, the beautiful Sonoran desert, the proximity to restaurants and the countless activities the Foothills have to offer away from the daily Valley traffi c grind. Carefree is also fi ve to eight degrees cooler than in the Valley –

combined with living in a beautiful spacious home on a pristine piece of property and you have a very compelling lifestyle. Carefree residents love living here, and many visitors readily recognize what our beautiful town has to offer.

In the natural progression of things, our resident s start changing their thinking and want to downsize their homes and properties, yet they want to still stay living in Carefree where they are the most comfortable and familiar.

One of the most frequent statements expressed to me is, “It would be great if there were a selection of smaller yet high quality homes, with low maintenance exteriors, on smaller lots available close to the restaurants and shops in the downtown Carefree area.” At the same time, many visitors have expressed their desire to re-locate to Carefree.

Two recent developments, Almarte and Toll Brothers, fulfi ll this desire and we are delighted to see how successful both of them are in meeting this common desire expressed by many of our residents and people currently living elsewhere.

We are pleased to see these new housing opportunities working their way through the development process, which will enable many of our residents to “downsize” yet stay in Carefree with their friends and activities located close-by. And welcome to new residents as well!

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CAREFREE COUNCIL UPDATEBy Melissa PriceCouncilwoman, Town of Carefree

Recently, two new members joined the Town Council, Bob Gearhart and Gene Orrico. The Council is now cohesive and moving forward – working together on gateways and entertainment amenities, Town code changes and sewer matters, as well as working with developers to fulfi ll the vision of an upscale Town Center. The Council’s mission is to revitalize the Town Center with new businesses so it remains the healthy economic engine of the Town providing residents a safe, walkable, quality community. Enhancing the Town Center is also expected to add value to all properties in Carefree, deter a proper ty tax and create a community-gathering place of which resident and merchant alike are proud.

In the past, Carefree’s Town Council could not agree on a $4 million ASU Carefree Cultural Center, nor on a $10-15 million multi-nonprofi ts building addition to the current Town Hall. Those projects are no longer in consideration.

Financially strapped working parents with preschool aged children got a helping hand last month when Bob Swan, president of Kiwanis Club of Carefree, presented a $10,000 Kiwanis Club of Carefree Benefi t Foundation check to Education & Community Services (ECS), a department of Cave Creek Unifi ed School District (CCUSD).

The funds will provide scholarships for underprivileged families of preschoolers. Gina Durbin, ECS director, accepted the check to much applause during the CCUSD Governing Board meeting.

“Whenever possible, members of the Kiwanis Club of Carefree try to help kids succeed in life. Every kid, underprivileged or otherwise, has the same potential just waiting to blossom,” said Swan. “We look

at the Education & Community Services Save One Student program as helping to level the opportunity playing fi eld, and are happy to support it.”

The Save One Student (SOS) Project allows preschool age children who need fi nancial assistance to attend preschool. SOS enables working parents with limited income to have a safe and developmentally stimulating place for their preschoolers while their parents are at work.

Recipients of SOS fi nancial support will attend Child’s Play Preschool, founded in 1988 by Education & Community Services, CCUSD. Historically, a total of 125 to 130 children are enrolled annually in Child’s Play Preschool. Of those, six to 15 children have required assistance.

For information on the ECS Child’s Play Preschool, call 480.575.2440 or visit www.cavecreekpreschool.com. For information on Kiwanis Club of Carefree, call 480.488.8400 or visit www.kiwaniscarefree.org.

Photo by Vickilyn Hussey

L-R: Bob Swan, president, Kiwanis Club of Carefree; Gina Durbin, director, Education & Community Services (ECS), Cave Creek Unifi ed School District.

Kiwanis Club Awards $10KTo SOS Program

Chamber To Hold Business BreakfastThe Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly

Business Breakfast on Thursday, June 25, at Harold’s Corral, 6895 East Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek.

These early morning networking events occur every last Thursday of the month and run from 8-9:30am. Sponsored by APS and hosted by Harold’s Corral, Business Breakfasts are $7 for members and $10 for nonmembers.

Chamber Business Breakfasts feature a new speaker and topic each month. These events offer community business leaders an opportunity to connect face-to-face and grow their professional network.

For more informatio n or to register visit www.carefreecavecreek.org or call 480.488.3381.

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CHALET STYLE – CAVE CREEK HOME2.5 Acres include main house and large 2BD guest house. Located off Highland Road in Cave Creek. Ideal for extended family living. Beautiful mountain views. Well, electric gate, ample storage room for toys, etc. Room for pool and horses. MLS#5194984 REDUCED $410,000

CAMP CREEK CABINCharming cabin beside fl owing Camp Creek with Fall change of colors and Summer green shade. Living room, gallery kitchen, dining area, ¾ bath and loft bedroom. Occupancy 180 days by Forest Service Permit. MLS #5213597 $87,500

TOWN OF CAVE CREEKUntouched 2.5 Acre Parcel at 52nd Street and El Sendero Drive. Horses O.K. No HOA. MLS#5177055 REDUCED $195,000

CAREFREE ROLLING HILLS PROPERTY9214 E Sunrise Circle, Lot #29. A generous 1.27 acres of exquisite views to surrounding mountains. On a private cul-de-sac, easy to build property. All utilities available. An excellent investment in Carefree.MLS#5154302 $179,000

CAREFREE LOT ON LONG RIFLE ROAD36855 Long Rifl e Road, Lot #421, easy build property. A builder’s dream lot for your luxury home. Walking distance of Towne Center. All utilities close by. Must see to appreciate. MLS#5147803 REDUCED $179,000

EXCLUSIVE TONTO HILLS LOTSResidentialLot 224Q Old Mine Road, MLS#5211256 $140,000Commercial3 contiguous lots .75 Acre, MLS#4977694 $125,0002 contiguous lots .41 Acre, MLS#4977702 $95,000

CAREFREE COMMERCIAL FOR LEASECarefree Copper Domed Building 7401 Easy Street, Luxury Offi ces, 552, 810, and 1065 sq.ft. Individual heating and cooling, private baths. Modifi ed gross leases available.

30 Easy Street next to Palm Desert Realty. Best location for retail, excellent exposure, 810 sq.ft. Newly decorated, individual heating and cooling, private bath. Modifi ed gross lease available.

20 Easy Street excellent retail exposure, 645 sq.ft. Move-in ready, individual heating and cooling, private bath. Modifi ed gross lease available.

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2.5 acres with meticulously maintained 1216 sq. ft. bunkhouse style house. 2 bedroom, 2 bath. Great to live in, add to or there is the possibility of building elsewhere on the property. Large shed/ workshop. Property is entirely fenced. MLS #5116697 REDUCED $349,000

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Extraordinary building sites with views in all directions. Plenty of room for homes, horses, and workshops. Off the grid.

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Newly decorated 2,203 sq.ft., 2 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath, Den/Library, Fireplace, Split Floor Plan. Extraordinary north views from this rare, exclusive runway view lot. Manicured desert front and back. 2 zone heating and cooling. Unfurnished. Long lease. Principals only please. Call for appointment. Palm Desert Realty 480-488-3099. OFFERED FOR $2,000/MONTH

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A rare opportunity to own and build on this exceptional lot which includes a tennis court, and can be an excellent site, or not. Ample room to build your dream home, affording exquisite views to surrounding mountains and peaceful surroundings. Easy build in deed restricted community.MLS#5247328 $295,000

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I have discovered that friendships can age like a fi ne wine, becoming mellow, complex and more valuable over

time. Our friendship with Mark and Donna has been aging for the last 52 years and is like the endless supply of wine at the wedding in Cana.

Mark and I met as residents in a post-graduate counseling program in Minneapolis and soon we began spending time together as couples. Mark and Donna recently spent a week with Kathie and me at our home in Carefree.

Our days together are always bracketed by two activities. We begin about 6:30am with what we call our morning seminar that can last two or three hours. Our conversation falls into the categories of philosophy, psychology, theology and sports. Talks about health issues are called “organ recitals,” and we try to keep them to a minimum.

Our late afternoon and evening

schedule used to begin with a two or three mile run. However, our knees and other bones have not improved with age. So we now walk one mile or so, and after our walk, we still claim to have earned a gin and tonic on the patio. Next is a cooperatively prepared meal, like chicken breast in a tarragon and shallot cream sauce with risotto, and enjoyed with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc.

I’ve noticed wine connoisseurs like to use the word “complex” to describe older “age-worthy” wines that take on more fl avor and bouquet. I think our friendship has become more layered and complex due to its age and maturation. And, truth be told, all of us are more idiosyncratic and maybe even peculiar. So here’s a toast to a fi nely balanced, age-worthy friendship with its complex peculiarities!

Allen Nohre lives in Carefree with his wife, Kathie. He is a writer at Terros and can be reached at anohre@cox.net.

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Boutique Optimistic Aboutel Pedregal Changes

The el Pedregal center is an extension of the prestigious Boulders Resort, which has been a Waldorf Astoria Resort, but was recently purchased by new owners and is being aligned with Hilton Worldwide affi liation. Hilton Worldwide announced that Boulders Resort and Spa has joined the Curio Collection by Hilton.

Perry and Linda Rhyneer, owners of Western Territory Company, said they are very optimistic of the location. They opened their western boutique and gift store at el Pedregal on August 1 of last year.

“We moved in here with high expectations that the facility was in the process of rejuvenation and, while the sale of the property has delayed that process, we are still confi dent that this is a prime, up-and-coming location that will soon be a prominent focal point of the community.” Western Territory Company is located in Suite D-2 on the lower level of el Pedregal. The unique shop offers western clothing and accessories for men and women ranging from traditional period garments to contemporary styles that would be popular in any setting. The shop specializes in a unique collection of handmade jewelry, handmade and hand tooled leather belts, purse s, clothing and accessories, and handmade textile art all created by the Rhyneer Family, with custom orders available. They have also partnered with J&M Custom Boots to provide exquisite handmade boots. A plethora of artwork, home accents and collectables round out the offerings at Western Territory Company.

For additional information, visit www.theboulders.com/el-pedregal.html or www.westernterritorycompany.com.

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The Boulders Resort was ranked number 11 and listed as the only Arizona resort on the Tennis Resorts Online “Top 100 Tennis Resorts & Camps” 2015 Gold List.

Tennis Resorts Online editor, Roger Cox, wrote about the Boulders Resort, saying, “A haunting outcrop of 12-million-year-old rock looms out of the Sonoran Desert beside this 1,300-acre resort in full view from the patio above eight terraced tennis courts (conscientiously managed by the experienced director, Dale Light) from the spa, golf courses, pools and restaurants.”

The rankings are a survey from tennis vacationers who rate their experiences at resorts they know fi rst-hand. Those evaluations are then used to determine the annual rankings of the top 100. The survey asked players to assess the tennis staff, instruction, junior tennis and the overall tennis atmosphere. It also included feedback including the quality of services, amenities on and off the court and overall tennis atmosphere from each location. The rankings represent the collective feedback from thousands of vacationing tennis players.

For more information about The Boulders Resort, call 480.488.9009 or visit www.theboulders.com.

Colorful arts and craft booths line botanical garden paths at Magic Bird Festivals’ Carefree Days.

Magic Bird Announces2015-16 Season

Highly regarded for its Southwest-inspired artistry, crowd-pleasing entertainment and stunning locale, Magic Bird Festivals announces its 2015-16 Carefree show line-up.

Woven throughout four-acres of desert botanical gardens, these celebrated art and entertainment events are perennially admired for their authentic, quality driven vendors.

Free and family oriented, events include the Carefree Fine Art of the Southwest Festival (November 27-29), the Carefree Christmas Festival and Gift Market (December 11-13), the Carefree Indian Market and Cultural Festival (January 22-24), the Carefree Festival of Fine Chocolate and Fine Art (February 11-14) and Carefree Days (April 8-10).

Each weekend-long festival takes place at the Carefree Desert Gardens, 101 Easy Street, in Downtown Carefree, and schedules a variety of live music and dance performances at the site’s open air Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion. Attendees will appreciate the state-of-the-art acoustics, ample shaded seating, and generous stage views.

Magic Bird hand-selects a variety of local and regional fi ne arts and crafts exhibitors. Their designs and handcrafted artwork is displayed throughout the scenic botanical gardens, with every booth bordered by desert fl ora and fauna.

In December, the Carefree Christmas Festival Gift Market offers an expanded selection of holiday gift and specialty exhibitors that

transform the gardens into a winter wonderland.

At every event, attendees can select from a variety of culinary vendors serving an array of international cuisines. Adult beverages are available along Easy Street, at a multitude of restaurants that surround the events.

“We could not ask for a better setting than the beautiful desert gardens in Downtown Carefree. Though our town is small, it is alive with southwest spirit. Our art, entertainment, and culturally informative performances embrace the history and nature that surrounds us. There is nothing else quite like it in Arizona,” says Roberta Toombs-Rechlin, owner of Magic Bird.

For additional information, call 480.488.2014 or visit www.magicbirdfestivals.com.

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Summer Performing Arts 2015

The Desert Foothills has a history of attracting artists to work and live in its unique surroundings. Not surprisingly, it is also home to exceptional summer youth programs in the visual and performing arts. Three noteworthy programs this year are Foothills Art Academy, C. Nicholas Johnson Physical Theater Residency and Fine Arts Center Stagecraft Workshop.

Foothills Art Academy, an Education & Community Services (ECS), a department of the Cave Creek Unifi ed School District, and Sonoran Arts League collaboration, offers hands-on courses in drawing, book-binding techniques, digital photography, ceramics, metal embossing and sculpture. Teachers are Sonoran Arts League artists or CCUSD certifi ed High School instructors. Each class includes 12 hours of classroom instruction (four three-hour classes) and Friday Artist Studio Tour.

C. Nicholas Johnson Physical Theatre Residency at the Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center places emphasis on theatrical movement rather than dialogue, bridging dance and theater as one cohesive form of performing art. All interested performers (dancers, actors, musicians, performance artists) will receive valuable training in self-expression, awareness of their body on stage and development of voice without the use of dialogue or singing.

Behind the stage of the theatre is a wonderful, wonderful world. The Fine Arts Center Stagecraft Workshop is for students who are interested in the backstage business of the performance world. Imagination, design and technical mastery are all a part of the undeniable magic of every performance. Hundreds of thousands of real life careers in theatre, television and movie production come from what happens in the shadows of the spotlight. Instructors are artist and wardrobe designer Renee Swan and theatre director Andrew Cupo.

For details on these programs, plus 30 summer catalogue pages of other arts and education opportunities, call the ECS main offi ce, 480.575.2440, or visit www.ccusd93.org. Click on “ECS” in the far left column of the CCUSD website, then click on “2015 Summer Brochure” to access the entire ECS catalogue.

Photo by Vincent PascoeChie Morita leading the ensemble in C. Nicholas Johnson’s The Odyssey.

Photo by Vickilyn Hussey Mask and prop making.

The Sonoran Arts League has partnered with Grand Canyon State Games on its nationwide art contest for all youth kindergarten through adults 25 and older. The League will host the awards presentation and reception June 13 from 4:30-6:30pm at the Holland Gallery of Fine Art’s new exhibit venue for artist exhibitions at the FCF-Holland Community Center.

The Grand Canyon State Games Art Contest promotes creativity through art as an effective method for artists of all ages to express their dreams and ideas for a successful life and a better community. Participants will submit one two-dimensional piece of artwork with an array of colors supporting one of the seven themes: What is Beauty?, What is a Good Friend?, Get Up!, Get Active!, Get Involved!, Get Healthy! and American Heroes.

Arts League HostsGrand Canyon State Games

Art ContestThe League will participate as

judges this year awarding for fi rst, second and third for each grade level (kindergarten-12), adults ages 19-24 and adults 25 and older. Scholarships will be awarded into the Foothills Art Academy, courtesy of the Sonoran Arts League Youth Art & Education Committee’s “Visual Arts Scholarship Programs.” The Art Contest winners’ artwork will be on exhibit at the Holland Gallery of Fine Art from June through August.

The League is committed to advancing art and art education with a special focus on mentoring youth by fostering growth in the following ways: scholarship awards, incentive awards, art experiences, Foothills Art Academy and The Gallery at el Pedregal.

For more information about the Sonoran Arts League, contact Pat Bell-Demers at 480.575.6624 or info@sonoranartsleague.org.

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Recently, Carefree was ranked Number Two by Movoto as one of the best places to retire near Phoenix. The retirement-friendly criteria considered to make the cut included:

• Doctors per capita

• Senior amenities per capita (volunteer opportunities, recreation centers, golf courses, restaurants, libraries, arts and entertainment, and retirement homes)

• Cost of living

• Median home price

• Percent of residents 65 and up

• Total crimes per 100K

Carefree was noted for its high number of senior amenities and low crime, as well as regular events “like the Friday farmers market and annual events like the arts and crafts festival, Carefree Days” that create a thriving community.

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Medical Center Celebrates Grand OpeningIn late May, the Carefree Cave

Creek Chamber of Commerce celebrated the grand opening ofNorth Valley Medical Center, located at 7301 East Sundance Trail, Suite C-102, in Carefree.

North Valley Medical Center provides cutting edge integrative medical care to the local community. Areas of service include women’s and men’s medicine, health optimization, weight loss, cosmetic injections, pain management and medical marijuana. Yoga and meditation at all levels is provided, and free community yoga and meditation is offered every Saturday. Learn more at www.nvmedicalcenter.com or by calling 480.473.4583. Learn more about the Chamber at www.carefreecavecreek.org.

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By Mayor Vincent Francia

The foothills Palos Verdes are coating the landscape with the fi nal brush strokes of yellow. The dusty mauve-colored ironwood blossoms signal the end of the spring season and herald the approaching triple digits of summer. The saguaro fl owers are peaking, attracting a variety of winged pollen spreaders.

We now await the drenching of monsoons. This brings us to the most important element of desert

ecology: Water.Whether one subscribes to climate change (or any

other environmental tag line) the importance of water in the chain of life cannot be overestimated. If water depletes itself, as it’s doing in an alarming way in California, then all that depends on this liquid will be affected. And not in a good way.

To conserve a drop of water seems pointless; what does that really accomplish? However, that single drop of water takes on meaning when, say, multiplied by 5,000 citizens times 365 days. Now the narrative shifts to thousands of gallons of water.

There’s a line in the movie Contact where actress Jodi Foster encounters a life form from another galaxy. This being counsels her that further contact will be done in “small steps.”

Recently I took “small steps” at my home regarding water. I repaired small leaks to my irrigation system and to kitchen and bathroom sinks; then installed water-saving toilets and reduced morning eight-minute showers to three minutes. The fi rst indication that these efforts had benefi ts was my monthly water bill dropped $30.

Although I’m not sure how these repairs benefi ted my fellow citizens, I suspect if each of us were to do our “small steps,” it would benefi t the greater community.

To conserve water is to have water.Small Steps.

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Upcoming At Gold Mine Thrift A Cave Creek fi xture, non-profi t

retail store The Gold Mine has been in business over 20 years, serving both the local community and international charities. Supported by donations, new items are added to inventory daily, which makes the store a treasure hunter’s destination. Merchandise includes women’s and men’s clothing,

housewares, home décor, collectibles, jewelry, books, art and more.

Gold Mine is holding a number of sales in June and beyond.

On June 20, enjoy a one-day clothing bag sale where all clothing is $5 per bag (they pack) or $1 per single garment. Celebrate Christmas in July Wednesday, July 8, and fi nd Christmas

décor at bargain prices. All puzzles, games and children’s items are only 25 cents each. July 29 – August 1, Gold Mine is cleaning out the store in preparation of closing for the month of August. The clothing bag sales start Wednesday, July 29, and ends Saturday, August 1. Everything in the store is on sale this week. The Gold Mine will

be closed the month of August for shopping, but will be accepting donations in anticipation of September’s opening day.

The Gold Mine thrift store is located at 6502 East Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. For more information, call 480.488.3721. For information visit, www.goodshepherdaz.org/gold-mine.

Summertime Is The Right TimeTo Join The Chamber

Community Directory deadline is June 25

Jeff Price, managing partner of The Horny Toad in Cave Creek, stands behind the bar of his iconic restaurant. Price has been an active member of the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce since its inception, and has served on the board of the directors.

s summer approaches, it’s a perfect time for local business owners to breathe and begin strategic planning for fall marketing efforts.

The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce reminds the business community that June 25 marks the deadline to be represented in the annual Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce Community Guide, a 64-page reference guide showcasing the best and brightest businesses in the area.

“The publication, with a circulation of nearly 30,000, has grown to become one of the most popular communication tools available to members,” says Patty Villeneuve, executive director of the organization.

The full color magazine-style publication features useful tools including a business directory, and church and non-profi t directory, visitor’s information, a relocation guide for new residents, plus useful facts and area information.

“We encourage businesses to become a members in order to be included in the directory. We also want to remind our current members to update their directory listings and ads by the June 25 deadline,” Villeneuve says.

The publication will be distributed in October and available at the Chamber’s Visitor Center, and all Chamber events. It will be mailed directly to most homes in the zip codes of 85331, 85327, 85262, 85377 and 85266. Advertising and directory opportunities are available only to Chamber members, and all community entities are encouraged to become members.

For additional information, or to have a business represented, call 480.488.3381 or visit www.carefreecavecreek.org.

ExploreSpur Cross

This SummerThe Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area

offers ranger-guided walks throughout the month. Here are some of the events coming up in June and July.

First up, June 5, beginning at 7am, Life along the Creek is a moderate hike led by interpretive ranger Kevin Smith. Explore the plants and animals that live in the riparian area along Cave Creek. The hike will go through the Jewel of the Creek and along the lower section of the Drangonfl y Trail for a distance of 1.5 miles. Some rock-hopping may be required.

Other June events include Rock Art of Spur Cross (June 6, 7am); Rocks and Streams Walk (June 7, 8am); Life along the Creek (June 13, 7am); Cottonwood Wash Walk (June 19, 7am); Exploring the Dragonfl y Trail (June 20, 7am); Lower Dragonfl y Trail Walk (June 20, 7am); Flashlight and Blacklight Tour (June 27, 8pm).

First up in July is a Moonlight Hike July 1 at 8pm. This moderate hike offers a different Spur Cross experience – as seen softly illuminated by the silver moon. Use of fl ashlights will be minimal, but hikers should bring one in case it is needed.

Independence Day weekend brings Fruits of the Desert (July 3 and 4, in addition to July 11, 7am all days). Join in a quest to fi nd and taste some of the edible plants that have sustained the native peoples of this region. Harvest and taste one of the most important foods, the fruit of the saguaro cactus, as well as look to see what else is available this time of the year. Bring along plenty of water.

Other July events include Exploring the Dragonfl y Trail (July 17, 7am); Life along the Creek (July 18, 7am); Rock Art of Spur Cross (July 25, 7am); Life along the Creek (July 31, 7am).

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area is located at 44000 North Spur Cross Road in Cave Creek. For more information, call 480.488.6601 or visit www.maricopa.gov/parks/spur_cross.

Saguaro Cactus Blooms

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Summer Memberships Offered At Tatum Ranch

Tatum Ranch Golf Club is an active and vibrant private golf club located in Cave Creek, on the edge of Scottsdale. Nestled amongst the majestic Black Mountains, Tatum Ranch offers a wide variety of affordable membership opportunities for all ages and activity levels.

Whether golf, fi tness or dining, Tatum Ranch Golf Club enables guests to create a private club experience that is perfect for each individual’s family and lifestyle. Not a golfer? Tatum Ranch offers a variety of activities from a full calendar of social events to its newly renovated Fitness Center and junior Olympic-size swimming pool.

Looking to host an event? Tatum Ranch offers access to its clubhouse and championship golf course for outside golf tournaments, weddings, busin ess functions, birthdays and milestone events.

Tatum Ranch Golf Club is offering a limited number of Summer Golf Memberships, which give members full Club privileges, from June 1 – September 30. For more information, call 480.585.2399, Extension 103, send an e-mail to amiller@tatumranchgc.com or visit www.tatumranchgc.com.

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New Antiques Shop in Cave Creek

Un Jour en France is now open at Stage Coach Village, 7100 East, Suite 135, in Cave Creek.

The shop features fi ne French antiques including furniture, decoratives, trinkets, tableware, arts and crafts and more.

Un Jour en France is open Tuesday through Sunday 10am-5pm. For more information, call 480.390.3737 or visit www.unjourenfrance.com.

Lone Mountain Receives Honors

For RecyclingCave Creek’s Lone Mountain Elementary School

received top honors in PepsiCo’s 2015 Recycle Rally Collection Contest.

During the school year, Lone Mountain Elementary School students helped to recycle more than 4,854 pounds of aluminum cans and PET plastic (an estimated total of 88,634 containers that would have otherwise ended up in landfi lls), demonstrating not only a fervor for recycling and dedication to the environment, but also a tremendous amount of school spirit and hard work.

Lone Mountain Elementary School has taken a leading role in helping PepsiCo Recycling in its goal of increasing the national beverage container recycling rate to 50 percent by 2018. Their students’ leadership demonstrates the spirit of Recycle Rally, a program that has involved more than 1,400 K-12 schools in 41 states since its start and has ensured more than 51 million beverage containers were diverted into the recycling stream.

For more information, visit www.ccusd93.org/lonemountaines or www.pepsicorecycling.com.

Cave Creek Auctions will hold a Cave Creek Treasure Hunt Auction Saturday, June 27, from 11am-3pm in Cave Creek.

According to Cave Creek Auction founder John Bettencourt, “The Treasure Hunt Auction will feature an exciting array of items from various estates and consignors throughout the Valley including slot machines, fi ne art, musical instruments, coins and collectibles, jewelry, antiques, specialty tools, Harley Davidson items, furniture and numerous one-of-a-kind, eclectic items.”

Cave Creek Auctions, LLC currently is accepting consignment items for inclusion in this and future auctions. Free evaluations will be offered. The auction also will provide live simulcast online bidding.

“It is our goal at Cave Creek Auction to have a little something for everybody,” says Bettencourt.

The auction will be held at Cave Creek Auctions’ headquarters at Wild West Mall 6032 East Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek.

Visit www.cavecreekauction.com for event details or call 480.525.1136.

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Dolan Ellis will perform June 24.

Local Lore, Fabulous Fare At Cartwright’s

History DinnersCartwright’s Sonoran Ranch House continues its History

Dinners, presented by Sanderson Lincoln, this month. There are no better story spinners than the state’s own Marshall Trimble, Bob “Boze” Bell, Wyatt Earp, Dolan Ellis and Lance Polingyouma, and there is no better place to fi ll your belly while getting an earful than at Cartwright’s.

Each History Dinner, held every other Wednesday beginning in May and running through October 28, begins with no-host cocktails in the award-winning, Cartwright’s Sonoran Ranch House Ranch Room. Three courses of signature modern ranch cuisine are specially prepared by chef Brett Vibber and pastry chef Amanda Crick to complement each evening’s theme. Enjoy inspired Southwestern fare and take a trip through history as these entertaining raconteurs skillfully weave words, sing songs and spin yarns about the colorful days of old in Arizona’s Sonoran foothills. Follow along with escapades and shenanigans; from Billy the Kid to Doc Holiday, from train robbers to gunslingers.

The June events will be held June 10 and June 24. Cartwright’s Sonoran Ranch House is located at 6710 East Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek. Cost is $55 per person plus sales tax and 18 percent gratuity for a three-course meal with an appetizer, entrée and dessert. Beverages are extra. Call 480.488.8031 for reservations. No online reservations available for these special events.

For additional information, visit www.cartwrightssonoranranchhouse.com.

Save The Date: Triple R GalaJoin Triple R Horse Rescue August 8 at the Carefree Resort and

Conference Center for a night of silent auction baskets, entertainment and a buffet style dinner. The organization will also give a brief presentation on its ranch during which it will share its mission, showcase a clip or two from a documentary in the works and its vision for the future. This is a great opportunity to meet the two-leggeds behind Triple R, from the founder and executive director Jim Gath, to every last volunteer that makes the ranch run like clockwork.

The event will be held from 6-10pm. The Carefree Resort and Conference Center is located at 37220 North Mule Train Road in Carefree. Tickets are $60 per person or $100 per couple.

Triple R Horse Rescue is a 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home horses surrendered to their care. It is a 100 percent volunteer-run organization relying on support from the community to continue its mission. Located on three acres donated by Rockaway Hills Ranch in Cave Creek, Triple R Horse Rescue is dedicated to assisting with the 175,000 unwanted horses in the United States. Over the past three years, Triple R’s efforts have seen more than 100 horses re-homed.

For more information, visit www.triplerhorserescueaz.com or call 602.396.8726.

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Restaurants & Merchants Team Up For July Spectacular

Celebrate Independence Day early at one of the Valley’s biggest parties. Cave Creek’s spectacular Third of July Fireworks Extravaganza takes place at sunset on Friday, July 3, and is being hosted by Harold’s Corral, 6895 East Cave Creek Road, The Buffalo Chip Saloon, 6811 East Cave Creek Road and the Roadhouse (formerly Cave Creek Tap Haus), 6900 East Cave Creek Road. The festive, family-friendly celebration starts at 5pm with live music, kid’s activities, food and drink specials at all three restaurants and great seating to view the fi reworks, which begin at sunset behind Harold’s. A free shuttle service will be available to transport people around town from 6pm-12am. Carefree Resort & Conference Center and the Cave Creek Merchants & Events Association are also supporting the event as sponsors.

With the help of Rural Metro, the fi reworks are safely shot off from a hill behind Harold’s, making the largest display in Cave Creek one of the most exhilarating shows in the Valley. Admission is free at all three restaurants with open seating, fi rst come fi rst serve. At Harold’s and the Buffalo Chip, reserved seats are available for $10 for a two-top, $15 for a four-top and $30 for a 10-top.

Patrons are encouraged to take a staycation and spend the weekend exploring the many shops, boutiques, art galleries and restaurants in the area. Carefree Resort & Conference Center is offering discounted room rates for the holiday weekend starting at $89 Friday, July 3, through Sunday, July 5, a breakfast buffet for $12.95 and an hourly shuttle for guests. Discounted room rates are subject to availability. For more details, call 480.488.5300 or visit www.carefree-resort.com.

For more information, contact Harold’s Corral at 480.488.1906 or www.haroldscorral.com; The Buffalo Chip Saloon at 480.488.9118 or www.buffalochipsaloon.com; or the Roadhouse at 480.488.3300 or www.cavecreektaphaus.com.

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Bryan’s Brings BackSummer Favorite

Chef Bryan Dooley of Bryan’s Black Mountain Barbecue in Cave Creek came up with a sandwich that has had people waiting all year for its return – the Summer Tomato Sandwich is back beginning June 2.

Chef Dooley knows that the winters are long and the spring is short, but the long awaited summer has his hungry fans clamoring for his famous Tomato Sandwich, dripping with his house made Molasses Dijon Spread, layered with succulent summer tomatoes that have been topped with his house smoked salt, then layered with red onion and topped with watercress.

According to Dooley, “People have been begging me to put this sandwich back on the menu. They all had to wait until the pick of the summer crop of tomatoes was in, I feel like ringing the restaurant triangle to call in the cowhands – it’s here and come and get it.” Dooley continued, “We also will have our watermelon wedges, drizzled in the best honey and mixed with some cardamom, dashed with jalapeno pieces that bring a whole new fl avor aspect to this mouth-watering refresher.”

Along with the Tomato Sandwich, Vegetarians can enjoy a Pulled Squash sandwich, topped with Bryan’s BBQ sauce and placed on a pillow-like bun. Now vegans and meat eaters can share the table and fi nd satisfaction on the open range.

Try the sides too like Romaine Ribs and vinaigrette. Everything has Dooley take from Bryan’s own Baked Potato Salad, Olive Coleslaw and ‘Six-Pack’ Cowboy Beans (a six-pack of beer in every batch) to his homemade Ice Cream Sandwich or Sarsaparilla Float.

Bryan’s Barbecue is located at 6130 East Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. For more information, visit www.bryansbbq.com or call 480.575.7155.

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The Desert Foothills Library will offer a number of events and programs for teens and adults this month. In addition, the library offers ongoing children’s programs throughout the month. Adult events include:

Learn to Juggle! Thursday, June 4; 10-11:30am

Enjoy a juggling performance by world-class juggler James Reidfollowed by a fun, no-pressure juggling workshop. Studies show that juggling increases brainpower and builds neural connections, increases focus and can reduce anxiety. Call to register.

SAL New Juried Artist Show ReceptionSaturday, June 13; 4-5:30pm

Desert Foothills Gallery welcomes Sonoran Arts League’s latest show. Enjoy refreshments and browse the new exhibit. Call to register.

Arizona Authors ShowcaseTuesday, June 16; 10-12pm

Join four local authors, as they briefl y tell about their stories. Following the book signings (please bring cash or check), celebrate with cake and tea.

Harold Collins: A Widower’s Journey in Faith, Love And Good Humor. The author shares his work to help others realize that there is life after death.

Christine Regan-Lake: Sophia’s Lovers. Fictional account through the eyes of the men Sophia loved and the lessons she taught them.

Stephen Schwertley: Enemy in the Heartland. Terrorism in the United States by 13 college students. Fiction but we see things like this happening in our daily lives.

Marless Fellows: A Handshake is Enough. Combination of Marless’ original art and poetry by nationally known Cowboy Poets.

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A few of the teen events this month include:

Teen Art Workshop Friday, June 19; 10am-12pm

Tweens and teens ages 11-18 are invited to join local artist Sylvia Brungo for a two-hour workshop: Elastic Plastic Fusion-Recycling Workshop. Teens will repurpose recycled products into a art journal.

Teen Night for ages 12-17Friday, June 19; 5-10pm

Teens are invited to a fun night of pizza, crafts, movie and music. A local teen will present an Altered Book craft from 5-7pm. Call to register and request a permission slip sheet.

Teen Silk Screen T-Shirt Printing Tuesday, June 22; 1:30pm

Red Rohall teaches tweens and teens ages 11-18 about this unique way to express themselves. Each participant designs and prepares their own artwork and then prints a one-of-a-kind T-shirt using the silkscreen method. Finished shirts are permanent, washable and very colorful.

Book Face Contest Runs through July 30

Find a book with a face on the cover. Hold it in front of your own face and snap a photo of yourself. Work solo, or in teams of two. Prizes for top three entries. Photos become the property of the library upon being entered into the contest. For Teens ages 12-17. Contact the library for more details. One entry per person. Ask for Colleen.

The library is located at 38443 North Schoolhouse Road in Cave Creek. For information, visit www.desertfoothillslibrary.org. To register for any events, call 480.488.2286.

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The electrifying adaptation of Mel Brooks’ fi lm that left Fountain Hills Theater audience in stitches returns June 19 – July 5. From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation The Producers, comes this monster new musical comedy. The comedy genius Mel Brooks adapts his legendarily funny fi lm into a brilliant stage creation – Young Frankenstein.

Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced “Fronk-en-steen”)

inherits his family’s estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked side-kick, Igor (pronounced “Eye-gore”), and a leggy lab assistant, Ing a, Frederick fi nds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors. He brings to life a creature to rival his grandfather’s.

Eventually, of course, the monster escapes and hilarity continuously abounds.

Fountain Hills Theater is located at 11445 North Saguaro Boulevard. For more information, call 480.837.9661 or visit www.fhtaz.org.

Community Blood Drive The Town of Fountain Hills and Noon Kiwanis

will hold a community blood drive June 19-20, from 9am-2pm each day. The event will be held at the Fountain Hills Community Center located at 13001 North La Montana Drive.

For more information, visit www.fh.az.gov or www.fhkiwanis.org.

Fountain Hills Celebrates Star Spangled Fourth

The Town of Fountain Hills, Amvets Post #7 and Fountain Hills Elks Club invite residents to a star spangled Fourth of July celebration in Fountain Park. Fourth at the Fountain is a one-of-a-kind community event featuring food, fun, fi reworks and of course, the famous fountain.

Festivities include live entertainment, bounce houses, a beer garden, food and beverages, a live parachuting demonstration by Arizona Skyhawks Parachute Team at 9:15pm and a fi reworks show starting at 9:30pm. This year also includes the addition of a water slide and a 25 foot tall rock climbing wall to the kid’s area. The event will be open from 5-10pm in Fountain Park, 12925 North Saguaro Boulevard.

Admission for ages 20 and under is free; adults 21 and over are $5. For more information, call Town Hall at 480.816.5100, visit www.experiencefountainhills.org or the event Facebook page, www.facebook.com/fourthatthefountain.

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FOREVER FAMILIESBY ANNE-MARIE PRITCHETT

Aid to Adoption of Special Kids

FOOTHILLS ANIMAL RESCUEPET OF THE MONTH

Creative Boy Loves To EntertainSix-year-old Aaron is full of life. He’s a friendly, outgoing,

talkative little fellow who has a healthy imagination and a great sense of humor.

Aaron’s case worker, Nicolas Pawlowski, describes him as a “boisterous, outlandish entertainer who makes goofy faces and falls down to make people laugh. He loves to be the center of attention, in a good way.” Whatever he can do to get a positive reaction or smile out of people, he’s ready to try it.

Sports are of interest to Aaron. He especially enjoys swimming and riding bikes or scooters. Because of his age, though, he hasn’t had a lot of opportunities to play on teams. A forever family could offer him encouragement and guidance to get him to where he wants to be when he grows up – a pro athlete.

He also would like to be a policeman when he gets older, because he likes to help people. But, Pawlowski sees him becoming a performer of some kind, either an actor or comedian.

Currently, Aaron is in a foster home, and it’s a very good environment for him. A single or double parent household can work for him. He does very well when he gets a lot of attention. If he’s the youngest child, he seems to do the best because he’s not competing with anyone. He does get along well with older kids.

A permanent family would provide Aaron with love and patience. He needs parents to be role models and guide him in the right direction.

“Aaron craves positive love. Once he’s able to fi nd the right forever family and start receiving that in a heathy way, then I think he will give it back a lot, too,” Pawlowski says.

For more information, call 602.254.2275 or visit www.aask-az.com.

Phoenix Sister Cities announced that 26 Phoenix high school students have been selected as youth ambassadors to travel to Phoenix’s sister cities through a reciprocal summer student exchange program.

The Youth Ambassador Exchange Program, sponsored by Phoenix Sister Cities, Inc., offers young people from Phoenix and its 10 sister cities around the world an opportunity to learn fi rsthand about each other’s cultures.

“This is a life changing experience for our youth that opens their minds to different cultures and prepares them for the global society we live in,” says Paula West, president and CEO, Phoenix Sister Cities, Inc. “Many of our past youth ambassadors have pursued international careers based on their experiences in this program.”

The Phoenix Sister Cities Youth Ambassador Exchange Program is a competitive program with a rigorous selection process to ensure participants have what it takes to act as citizen diplomats and Youth Ambassadors for the city of Phoenix. Phoenix resident high school sophomores and juniors are selected on the basis of their communication skills, maturity, fl exibility, leadership and self-confi dence. The students live with a host family in their designated sister cities for three weeks during the early summer and then open their home to their host family’s son or daughter when they come to Phoenix in late July.While in Phoenix, the 2015 Youth Ambassadors will introduce their visiting counterparts to the Valley and participate in community service projects, engage in cultural activities, and explore the local areas together in a concentrated effort to exchange global ideas and create lasting international ties.

The 2015 Phoenix youth ambassadors and their sister city destinations are:

Catania, Italy – Tateum Gibson, Sunnyslope High School, Mark Morrissey, Thunderbird High School

Chengdu, China – Allison George, Arizona School for the ArtsNahti Keo, Tempe High School

Andrew Yancy, Sandra Day O’Connor High School

Ennis, Ireland – Emily Akins, Mountain Pointe High School, Betty Duarte, Veritas Preparatory AcademyPaul Pachuca Romero, Franklin Police and Fire High School

Grenoble, France – Clare Brown, Veritas Preparatory Academy, Kate Doherty, Saguaro High SchoolAlexander Videla, Arizona School for the Arts

Hermosillo, Mexico – Olivia Craven, Paradise Valley High School, Catherine Fusillo, Chaparral High School, Kyle Grace, BASIS PhoenixLogan Nielsen, AAEC Estrella Mountain Public Charter School

Himeji, Japan – Joel Hernandez, Washington High School, Seriani Jasper-Llumiquinga, AAEC Estrella Mountain Public Charter SchoolVictoria Jordan, Xavier College Preparatory High School Halle Lentz, Veritas Preparatory Academy

Prague, Czech Republic – Jasmine Khattra, AAEC Estrella Mountain Public Charter SchoolCamryn Lizik, Arcadia High School

Ramat-Gan, Israel – Jonathan Carrillo Lopez, Trevor G. Browne High School, Jarod Yancy, Sandra Day O’Connor High School

Taipei, Taiwan – Ameerah Battle, Betty H. Fairfax High SchoolEstrella Sainz, AAEC Estrella Mountain Public Charter SchoolVeronica Sepulveda, Sunnyslope High School

Since the program’s inception in 1988, more than 900 Phoenix students have participated in the Phoenix Sister Cities Youth Ambassador, Exchange Program.

The 2015 program is funded through private donations and students’ families. No city tax dollars are used. For more information, call 602.534.3751 or visit www.phoenixsistercities.org.

Youth Ambassadors Selected For Summer Exchange Program

Oatmeal is a beautiful long haired tabby. He looks a little like a bobcat with the ears and face. He loves people and he enjoys playing sometimes as well. Oatmeal will probably do best in a house with no dogs or other cats, he enjoys to be spoiled all on his own. Also, a home with no small children will probably suit him the best. He also enjoys cat trees. He must think he is a bobcat because you can always fi nd him perched at the top of the tree. He has a love for wet food and will go bowl hopping if you give him the chance. Stop by today to meet this handsome dude.

Foothills Animal Rescue is located at 23030 North Pima Road in Scottsdale. For more information, call 480.488.9890 or visit www.foothillsanimal.org.

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Superintendent Cave Creek Unifi ed School District

DR. DEBBI BURDICK

SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGENational Teacher Day was last month – a

reminder to thank teachers who’ve made a difference in our lives. When I ask people why

they chose their profession, they often respond that it was the encouragement of a teacher that

helped them focus on goals for their future career. Teachers have great infl uence with students and in the Cave Creek Unifi ed School District, teachers are masters at inspiring and fostering growth and achievement in talent areas of students.

At our yearly joint meeting, I asked our Superintendent’s Student Cadre and Community

Council to collaboratively brainstorm and record the attributes they feel describe a model teacher – knowing that we have many exemplars in our district. They eloquently described a model teacher with 44 characteristics. Mentioned most often were that teachers must have content knowledge of what they are teaching and then strong background in “pedagogy” or “how to teach.” It was important that teachers treat everyone equally without favoritism. They want educators to have a sense of humor, be fl exible and open to learning, change and doing new things.

Teachers should be able to diversify learning – in other words, make sure that lessons meet the needs of all the students in the classroom. Lessons should be interactive, engaging, fun and interesting. Teachers should be kind, fair, positive, enthusiastic and able to show students that they care about them as learners and individuals. They should be good listeners and model leadership. It is important that teachers are organized – maximizing learning time. Assignments should be returned quickly with feedback and teachers should be understanding and altruistic.

I want to thank our CCUSD teachers – we are so fortunate to have the skilled, dedicated and caring teachers that we do. Take the time to write a note to a special teacher, thanking them for their commitment and caring that made a profound difference in your life.

To contact Dr. Burdick, call 480.575.2000. For more information on the Cave Creek Unifi ed School District, visit www.ccusd93.org.

Phoenix Public Library’s summer reading program for kids, teens and adults, “Every Hero Has a Story,” starts June 1 and runs through August 1. To play the online Summer Reading Game, track activities and earn badges, register at www.maricopacountyreads.org. The fi rst 10,000 kids (ages six to 11) who register can pick up a free reading timer at any Phoenix Public Library.

“Participating in summer reading at the Library is an excellent way to encourage kids to read over the summer and combat the summer slide”

notes Councilwoman Laura Pastor. “Numerous studies have shown that reading over the summer prevents summer learning loss and enables students to return to school better prepared to learn.”

Participants earn one point for each minute of reading. Reach 250 points and earn a tasty treat from Chipotle or Raising Cane’s. Reach 500 points and earn a free book from a list of selected titles. Kids (ages six to 11) who read 20 minutes a day are eligi ble for weekly drawing prizes. The excitement doesn’t stop there; visit a library near you for a variety of free fun-fi lled summer events for kids, teens and adults.

For more information, call 602.262.4636 or visit www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org.

Scramble – a Breakfast Joint in Scottsdale continues its “Think Global – Eat Local” junior edition cooking classes for youth for 2015, an initiative that kicked off earlier this year given the ongoing demand for local products combined with the popularity of cooking shows for all ages.

The quarterly cooking classes for youths ages six to 16 run from 7-8:30pm June 3, September 2 and

December 2. Executive chef Rick Moses at Scramble Scottsdale will teach the hands-on classes; youths must be accompanied by an adult.

The next event will be held June 3 and features Peddler’s Son Produce. The kids will make pancakes with homemade fruit toppings – including crème brûlée bananas, fresh berries and apple pecan to name a few – alongside Moses using fresh fruit from Peddler’s Son Produce.

The September 2 event will h ighlight cooking with eggs, featuring Hickman’s Family Farms, the December 2 event will highlight cooking with fruit featuring Sun Orchard Juicery.

The cost is $25 per class. Youths will learn chef skills and cooking techniques, they get to eat what they’ve cooked and they take home a goodie bag with Scramble water bottles, aprons, samples, coupons and more.

“We developed this series in cooperation with our valued vendors to help teach youths how much fun food

can be,” says Danielle Heywood, marketing manager for Scramble. “They’ll be introduced to the basics of cooking and how to get creative with food, along with learning to use healthy, fresh, local ingredients.”

Classes will be held at Scramble – A Breakfast Joint’s Scottsdale location only, at 6590 North Scottsdale Road. For more details and to register, visit www.azscramble.com, or call 480.404.7264

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This month, step into the kitchen of Lisa Levinson.

Her recipe for Salted Caramel Cheesecake would make a perfect Father’s Day treat.

Chef Lisa Levinson was introduced to baking at a very young age at her grandmother’s house in Montreal. It immediately sparked a passion for baking that she didn’t know she had. As the love and passion grew, she would see different pastries and have the desire to recreate them in her own kitchen. Though she’s been baking all her life, Lisa’s professional baking career began 10 years ago. But, it wasn’t until fi ve years ago that The Bakery PHX came to be. She began treating customers with delicious, fresh baked goods at the Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market.

In August of 2014, she offi cially opened her brick and mortar store. Even after opening her own bakery, Levinson continues to be inspired by lots of things every single day. She’s always watching for the new up and coming food trends and enjoys creating culinary masterpieces with interesting combinations of ingredients.

“I love how people are becoming more adventurous in their tastes; it makes it fun to be able to create new fun desserts!” Levinson says.

From mini-pies to chocolate chip cookies and almond croissants, all orders at The Bakery PHX are baked fresh from scratch every day.

The Bakery PHX is located at 1528 Bethany Home Road in Phoenix (next to Luci’s Healthy Marketplace). For more information, call 480.499.0211 or visit www.thebakeryphx.com.

Treat Dad To TapHouse

Just in time for Father’s Day, join TapHouse Kitchen Wednesday, June 17, from 6-8pm for a beer tasting. As part of the Beer Tasting event on June 17, guests will enjoy four unique pints of the featured brew, along with a light assortment of appetizers for $20. Space is limited. Reserve a spot today by calling 480.656.0012.

Featuring American modern cuisine, with more than 20 beers on tap and an extensive wine and drink list, TapHouse Kitchen features fresh, innovative dishes, using the best ingredients from local Arizona sources.

TapHouse Kitchen is located at 6137 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 108, in Scottsdale. For additional information, visit www.taphousekitchen.com.

Head North For Wine & MusicJoin Northern Arizona wineries and celebrate summer in

Arizona with wine and music at the Tilted Earth Wine & Music Festival. This two-day festival has a line-up of well-known folk and acoustic rock entertainment including Rusted Root and Robert Earl Keen; wine from 17 Northern Arizona wineries such as Arizona Stronghold Vineyards, Page Springs Cellars and Burning Tree Cellars, and food from eight gourmet food trucks. The event will also include kid and family activities like a rock climbing wall, bounce house, teen gaming tent and more.

The cost is $45 for adults, youth tickets (13-20) are $20 and children 12 and under are free. For more information and to buy tick ets visit www.tiltedearthfestival.com or call 928.639.3004.

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Grant Program SupportsFamilies Coping With Alzheimer’s

More than 130 families coping with Alzheimer’s disease will receive much-needed support thanks to the Hilarity for Charity and Home Instead Senior Care Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Relief Grant Program. Hilarity for Charity, a movement established with the Alzheimer’s Association, led by actors and writers Lauren Miller Rogen and Seth Rogen to inspire change and raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease, announced the partnership with Home Instead Senior Care to offer grants for in-home care services to eligible U.S. and Canadian families in October of 2014. Last month, the fi rst grants were awarded to Alzheimer’s families in need, totaling more than 6,000 hours of care.

Grant recipients will be connected with a Home Instead franchise in their community, which provide a professional CAREGiver specially trained in how to most effectively and compassionately assist individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Grants range from short-term grants of 25 hours to long-term care, based on the need of the family.

“Sometimes, just a few hours a week can provide a welcome break for family caregivers,” explains Jeff Huber, president of Home Instead Senior Care. “Having the peace of mind that your loved one is being cared for by a highly-skilled CAREGiver can allow families to focus on the other areas of their life that they may have neglected since an Alzheimer’s diagnosis.”

The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Relief Grant Program is funded by Hilarity for Charity donations. To supplement this funding, United States- and Canada-based Home Instead Senior Care franchise owners pledged more than 37,000 hours of in-home care services, valued at $740,000.

For additional information, visit www.helpforalzheimersfamilies.com or www.hilarityforcharity.org.

• Thrive Nourishment – Designed to help participants cook delicious and healthy food, these demonstration classes and workshops focus on cooking for those struggling with particular health conditions, sensitivities and dietary restrictions. Ex ecutive chefs, nutritionists and physicians show participants how to make healthy meals that don’t sacrifi ce taste.

• Thrive Empowerment – Classes, seminars and workshops provide participants with the education and information to make more informed decisions to actively participate in their own care. These classes support treatment protocols by naturopathic doctors in the SCNM Medical Center and Pain Relief Center. Topics may include: homeopathic remedies, reading food labels, natural treatments for allergies, how to choose dietary supplements and more.

To learn more or to sign up for classes, visit www.scnm.edu/thrive.

Education Programming For Health And Wellness

HonorHealth June EventsWith a new brand promise of “Making Healthy Personal,” HonorHealth, formed

after the merger of Scottsdale Healthcare and John C. Lincoln Health Network. In keeping with the health system’s goal, a number of educational and screening events are scheduled for June.

Moms on the MoveJune 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30; 11am-12:30pm

Scottsdale Shea Medical Center9003 East Shea Boulevard, Brady

Conference Center, Scottsdale;

480.323.3878

Moms on the MoveJune 3, 10, 17 & 24; 1-2:30pm

Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center,

Family Birthing Suites

3624 North Wells Fargo, OB Classroom,

Scottsdale; 480.323.3878

National Cancer Survivors DayJune 6; 1-3pm

Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center10460 North 92nd Street, Scottsdale

Heart Health EvaluationsJune 9; 8am-12pm; $20

Scottsdale Shea Medical Center

Women’s Diagnostic Center

Bone Density ScreeningsJune 15; 10am-1pm; $20

Adult Hearing ScreeningsJune 15, 16 & 17; 8am-4pm; Free

HonorHealth Medical Group – Saguaro18404 North Tatum Boulevard,

Suite 101, Phoenix;

Registration required: 602.494.6237

Mind-Body Wellness: Stress ReliefJune 17; 7-8pm

Barnes & Noble Booksellers10500 North 90th Street, Scottsdale

Heart Health EvaluationsJune 18 & 25; 8am-12pm; $20

Women’s Wellness ProgramJune 20; 7-11am; $75

Lunch-N-Learn: Cancer SurvivorshipJune 23, 12-1pm

Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center

Exercise for All: Gentle StretchJune 25, 1-2pm

Civic Center Auditorium3839 North Drinkwater Boulevard,

lower level, Scottsdale

For more information or to register for any events, call 480.882.4636 (except where noted) or visit www.honorhealth.com/events.

The Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (SCNM) introduces SCNM Thrive, a new series of community education programs, offering patients and the community affordable, fee-based, quality programming covering movement, cooking and personal empowerment.

“At SCNM, we believe that getting healthy is more than simply a visit to the physician,” says Melissa Winquist, SCNM’s VP of Student Affairs and the creator of SCNM Thrive. “Healing and health take place outside the doctor’s offi ce. It occurs through lifestyle changes in diet and exercise, and in how we feed our mind, body and soul. Thrive aims to provide the community with tools to create their own paths to wellness.”

SCNM Thrive offers courses and classes focused on three areas:

• Thrive Movement – Yoga, Tai Chi, meditation and more, with the best instructors in the Valley. All class offerings respect the student’s starting point, from limited mobility due to health issues or injury, to those seeking greater ease, fl exibility and concentration.

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AROUND TOWN

June 11Steven Wilson

Mesa Arts Center

June 11-14Compagnia T.P.O: Bleu!Scottsdale Center for the

Performing Arts

June 12-28Into the Woods

Valley Youth Theatrewww.vyt.org; 602.252.8497

June 13Aerosmith

Gila River Arenawww.ticketmaster.com

June 139th Annual

Bloomsday CelebrationIrish Cultural Center

www.azirish.org; 602.258.0109

June 13-14Sesame Street Live –

Let’s DanceMesa Arts Center

June 14The Campbell Brothers

Musical Instrument Museum

June 15King Sunny Adé

June 18Tim McGraw

Ak-Chin Pavilionwww.livenation.com

June 18-288th Annual New

Summer Shorts 2015Theatre Artists Studio

www.thestudiophx.org

June 19Salt-N-Pepa with

Special Guest Michel’leCelebrity Theatre

www.celebritytheatre.com; 602.267.1600, Ext. 1

June 19The John Scofi eld Quartet featuring John Medeski

June 20Vive la ClassiquesClassic Image Dance

Mesa Arts Center

June 24 – July 19The Monkey and the Pirate

The Great Arizona Puppet Theaterwww.azpuppets.org; 602.262.2050

June 25Camila

Comerica Theatre

June 25-27Scorpius Dance Theatre

Presents ROCKPhoenix Theatre

www.scorpiusdance.com/shows; 602.254.2151

June 26The McEuen Brothers featuring

Jonathan & Nathan McEuenMusical Instrument Museum

July 3-4 Independence Day

Music FestivalSalt River Fieldsat Talking Stick

www.saltriverfi elds.com; 480.270.5000

July 430th Annual

Fabulous Phoenix FourthSteele Indian School Park

www.phoenix.gov; 602.262.6862

July 4Fourth of July at WestWorld

www.westworldaz.com

July 4Fourth of July Festival

Tempe Town Lake www.tempe4th.com; 480.350.5189

Thru June 7Painting Churches

Theatre Artists Studiowww.thestudiophx.org; 602.765.0120

Thru June 21The Little Mermaid

Arizona Broadway Theatrewww.azbroadway.org; 623.776.8400

June 1Young Sounds of Arizona

Musical Instrument Museumwww.mim.org; 480.478.6000

June 2The Gipsy KingsComerica Theatre

www.livenation.com

June 2-3Eddie Izzard – Force Majeure

Orpheum Theatrewww.phoenix.ticketforce.com

June 4Brad Paisley

Ak-Chin Pavilionwww.livenation.com

June 4Solas

June 5The Brubeck Brothers

June 5Scott Weiland & The Wildabouts

Livewirewww.livewireaz.com; 480.970.1112

June 5Artlink First Fridays

www.artlinkphoenix.com;602.256.7539

June 5-6

Detour Company Theatre at Scottsdale Center for the

Performing Artswww.scottsdaleperformingarts.org;

480.499.8587

June 5-26Rumors

Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatrewww.desertstages.org; 480.483.1664

June 6rePLAY – a Video Game Symphony of Heroes

Symphony Hallwww.phoenixsymphony.org

June 6Calico The Band

June 6-7Into the Woods Jr.

Detour Company TheatreScottsdale Center for the

Performing Arts

June 7Preservati on Hall Jazz Band

June 9Marcus Miller Band

Musical InstrumentMuseum

June 9-18Mallecho

Herberger Theaterwww.herbergertheater.org

June 10Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn

June 11The Robert Cray Band

Mesa Arts Centerwww.mesaartscenter.com; 480.644.6500

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[ ] A Pair of tickets to see the Arizona Diamondbacks vs. the San Francisco Giants at Chase Field July 17

[ ] A Pair of tickets to see the Arizona Diamondbacks vs. the Milwaukee Brewers at Chase Field July 25

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Following two successful consecutive Million Dollar May campaigns in 2013 and 2014, General Director Ryan Taylor announced Arizona Opera’s 2015 Spring Campaign: 50 for 500.

The Opera Company seeks to raise $500,000 by June 30, with gifts from all 50 states. The campaign is being kicked off with a $100,000 gift from a generous donor from Tucson and seeks to solidify the company’s overwhelming turn around in just two seasons.

“We continue to be humbled and gratifi ed by the outpouring of support in celebration of Arizona Opera’s recent artistic and fi nancial achievements.

This campaign promises to further solidify our organization’s viability at a critical stage in our turnaround process,” says Taylor.

With a nod to the 2015-16 opening production Arizona Lady, Arizona Opera’s 50 for 500 Campaign is a “race to the fi nish line.” Arizona Lady will be the fi rst time a major U.S. opera company has presented Kálmán’s comedy. S et in the Southwest the story follows the meteoric rise of one horse, Arizona Lady, as she wins the Kentucky Derby.

Those wishing to contribute to the campaign can do so at www.azopera.org/50for500 or by calling 602.266.7464.

Spring Campaign Races Toward Fundraising Goal

• Tickets to dinner and a show to Arizona Broadway Theatre’s production of The Little Mermaid: Meredith Wikler of Scottsdale

• A pair of tickets to see Valley Youth Theatre’s production of Into The Woods: Shirley Pinczewski of Apache Junction

• A Pair of tickets to see the Arizona Diamondbacks vs. the New York Mets at Chase Field: Kathy Munninger of Scottsdale

• A Pair of tickets to see the Arizona Diamondbacks vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers at Chase Field: Karen Keilt of Carefree

Escape The Valley At Big PineAlready dreading the oncoming oppressive summer heat? Escape to the

solitude, serenity and majesty of Arizona’s Mogollon Rim with a relaxing getaway to a rustic cabin at Big Pine Resort in Heber-Overgaard, where cool temperatures, breezy afternoons, tall pines and starlit nights abound. Conveniently located on Highway 260 less than two-and-a-half hours from Phoenix, Big Pine Resort has three cabin sizes to choose from, ranging from the rustic one and two bedroom cabins to the two bedroom/two bath cabin home. All cabins are clean, cozy, and charming, with all of the amenities in place. Big Pine provides linens, pots and pans, appliances, TV/DVD players, grills and free Wi-Fi, everything needed for a weekend getaway or a longer summer vacation, and pet friendly .

For the adventurous spirits, there are hiking trails, lakes, fi shing, hunting and ATV trails nearby. For those in a more leisurely mood, enjoy wildlife viewing, local festivals, unique shops and a variety of dining venues. Several major tourist attractions, including the Painted Desert/Petrifi ed Forest and Meteor Crater are just a short drive away.

Make reservations online at www.bigpineresort.net, or call 602.527.6177.

Mention this article to receive the CITYSunTimes special: One free night when booking two or more consecutive nights.

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Wine And DineIn The Cool Pines

The Sixth Annual Flagstaff Wine & Food Festival, presented by Findlay Toyota and produced by R Entertainment North, returns to Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill Park Sunday, June 7, 1-5pm. The signature fundraiser for Friends of Coconino County Parks (www.friendsofcocoparks.org), the event delivers guests the singular experience of sampling international and domestic wine, craft beer and savoring culinary creations from popular

Northern Arizona restaurants against the backdrop of the world’s largest contiguous ponderosa pine forest.

This year, the event also welcomes the return of Southern Wine & Spirits featuring its exceptional wine and spirits collections for guests to enjoy. In addition to Southern Wine & Spirits, Golden Eagle Distributors provides the special craft beer tasting experience at Flagstaff Wine & Food Festival. And guests, of course, can anticipate another year of a cooking demonstrations on the SubZero/Wolf demonstration stage.

Participating restaurants include Zenith Steakhouse at Twin Arrows Casino Resort, Horsemen Lodge, Sakura at Flagstaff’s Doubletree Resort, The McMillian Bar and Kitchen, Sally’s BBQ, Pita Jungle and many others.

Tickets are $37 and include four well-crafted wine/beer samples, unlimited food tasting and a complimentary wine glass. The option for additional wine tastings for purchase are available at the event. Tickets are available at www.pepsiamp.com or by phone at 866.977.6849.

Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort provides the ultimate “cool” summer escape. With non-stop fl ights from Phoenix to Spokane International Airport, this Northern Idaho travel destination offers sublime daytime highs of 83 degrees in July – ideal for a summer vacation or quick weekender.

Beat the heat and escape to the great North Idaho climate of Circling Raven Golf Club. The 7,189-yard, par 72 course meanders through 620 visually stunning acres adjoining the Coeur d’ Alene National Forest. The course’s fi ve sets of tees ensure a challenging round for players of every level. Green fees are all-inclusive, and include a cart with GPS plus unlimited range play.

Named by Vacation News among the “Top 10 Mountain Towns in America,” Coeur d’Alene, Idaho is making a name as a desirable summer travel destination and

Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort is on the short list for places to stay in Northern Idaho. It’s the ideal summer base camp for unlimited outdoor recreation, top-ranked golf at the resort’s Circling Raven Golf Club, exciting gaming action, a luxury spa and the Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s grand legacy of hospitality.

The property features 300 rooms and suites, seven distinct restaurants and lounges, 100,000 square feet of gaming space offering more than 1,600 video gaming machines, high stakes bingo and off-track betting, a 15,000 square foot luxury spa voted fi rst for “Resort spas that deliver the Ahh Factor” by Spatrips.com (2012) and Circling Raven Golf Club, an 18-hole, par 72 course acclaimed as a “Top 100” course by every major golf publication in the U.S.

For additional information about Coeur d’Alene Casino, visit www.cdacasino.com.

Cool Summer EscapeAt Coeur d’Alene

Peridot Dreams Stevie Joey has been mining Arizona peridot

for the past 15 years and created his own line of jewelry two years ago. Joey is Apache and Navajo and incorporates both cultures into his design work. He is a member of the San Carlos Apache Tribe and works and lives in Peridot, Arizona. A common motif of his San Carlos Apache inspired work includes the colors turquoise, yellow and black, which are an integral part of the Sunrise Dance. In contrast, Joey’s Navajo inspired designs include the use of turquoise, cor al and silver.

In addition to mining and creating jewelry he is also proud to give tours of his mine and frequents most of the Arizona rock and mineral shows.

“I love the solitude of mining on the mesa and the freedom to learn in my own direction as my business grows,” says Joey.

To contact the artist, send an email to peridotdreams.sj@gmail.com.

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Arizona LifeIn Prescott

Celebrate crafts from-the-past and “olde-tyme” family amusements at Sharlot Hall Museum’s 42nd Annual Folk Arts Fair in Prescott on Saturday and Sunday, June 6 and 7.

Discover a simpler time while learning about essential skills of territorial Arizona when the “Village of Traditions” returns to the shade-covered museum for the 42nd straight year.

The four-acre campus will be transformed into a traditional Arizona village featuring themed districts with demonstrations and hands-on experiences for folks of all ages.

The two-day event includes presentations of quilting, weaving, tatting and basket weaving. Visitors will watch craftspeople carving, woodworking, chair caning, fi ber dying, lace making, as well as shearing with the wool being spun and woven.

Children will enjoy a petting zoo and crafts tables, where they can make corn-husk dolls, create their own cattle brands, try tin punching or corn grinding and play 19th-century lawn games.

Musical performances in the theaters will feature cowboy artist Gail Steiger, as well as olde-tyme banjo playing, American Indian fl ute music and string bands.

Dutch-oven biscuits will be baked on site and served with freshly churned butter. Historic fi rearms and frontier military campsites will be featured and an antique auto show for car buffs will be showcased in the parking lot.

Bring the family and experience the fun, handiwork and talents from an earlier time in Arizona’s history. Daily admission is $8 for adults 18 and over, $3 for Museum members and free for youth and children 17 and under.

Located at 415 West Gurley Street in Prescott, Sharlot Hall Museum is an educational and cultural center that fosters an appreciation of the historical, social and natural aspects of Arizona’s Central Highlands.

The Folk Arts Fair is open 10am-5pm on Saturday, and 10am-4pm on Sunday.

Escape The Heat – Discover Peace And TranquilityCherry Creek Cabins began operation in November of 2005 catering to guests

seeking a very secluded place to connect with Mother Nature.Nestled in the tall pines about four miles north of Young, Arizona, guests enjoy

a one-of-a-kind experience away from the city life. Key to the experience is the fact that the only neighbors likely to visit are deer, elk, birds and an occasional squirrel.

The outside of the cabin is very rustic, yet the inside is very luxurious. Included are all the items necessary for a comfortable stay, including a fully stocked kitchen and bathroom. High quality linens cover the memory foam mattress in the bedroom. A full size futon is also available. Other amenities include an outdoor barbecue, satellite television and fi ber optic internet.

For $159 for the fi rst night and $99 each additional night, it’s hard to fi nd a better value for a truly secluded experience.

Online reservations are fast and free. Visit www.cherrycreekcabins.com or call 480.420.4515 for more information.

BLACK CANYON CITY

Agua Fria River MappingBlack Canyon Heritage Park and its partners provide visitors, students

and residents of all ages and physical abilities a variety of experiences that instill respect, responsibility and stewardship for the surrounding area’s outstanding cultural, historical, recreation and environmental offerings.

The 30 acre park is located in the heart of Black Canyon City and is designed for recreation, conservation and restoration. Experience nature and culture in a friendly, nurturing environment.

Photo courtesy of Black Canyon Heritage Park.

Summer Reading Program Events

The Black Canyon City Community Library will launch its summer reading program this month – registration begins June 5. This year’s theme is “Every Hero Has A Story.”

The program is for youth ages three to 14 and takes place Saturdays throughout June and July. (All events subject to change.) Children must complete 10 hours of reading and attend a minimum of two events to be eligible for party attendance. The following dates and subjects are scheduled:

• June 6: Animal Heroes; 12-2pm

• June 13: Environmental Heroes; 11am-1pm

• June 20: Sticks and Tones (Be your own superhero); 11am-1pm

• June 27: Native Americans; 11am-1pm

• July 11: Firemen; 11am-1pm

• July 18: Veterans; 11am-1pm (Last day to turn in contest)

• July 25: Winner’s party; 11am-1pm

Black Canyon City Community Library is located at 34701 South Old Black Canyon Highway. For more information, call 623.374.5866.

The Friends of the Agua Fria National Monument invite volunteers to participate in the eighth annual mapping of the Agua Fria River and its tributaries. The date for the mapping is Saturday, June 20. The training and orientation for the event will occur on Saturday, June 6, from 8:30am-1pm at the BLM offi ce at 21605 North 7th Avenue, in Phoenix. During the orientation, teams will be assigned for the 17 segments to be mapped.To register as a participant in the WD mapping and attending the training, visit www.surveymonkey.com/s/5D3P86V and complete the form.

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Q: I’m going to decorate a room in my home. Is it important to do a furniture layout (plan) of my room before buying the fi rst piece of furniture?

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When you have a three-year-old and your husband has been at Army basic training for nearly four months, relaxing, independent days are few and far between. So when I fi nally had a day off work but was still able to drop Berrett off at school, I quickly decided that I, along with the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, would enjoy the day together. It was easy to do with the Outlander’s touring package, which included navigation, leather seating, premium sound system, power driver seat and panoramic glass roof and it doesn’t stop there!

MELANIE TIGHEPhoenix Book Enthusiast

Dog Eared Review:I’ve been a fan of local and bestselling

sci-fi writer Alan Black for years, and his newest release, Empty Space, doesn’t disappoint. I think the best way to describe this novel would be Dexter meets Deep Space Nine. I found myself rooting for Black’s well-written character, York Sixteen, all the way through the story, despite his chilling psychological fl aws.

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