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The Coronado Dispatch | Fall 2016

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Contents3 The Coronado

Neighborhood Association

4 President’s Letter

5 Community Calendar

6 Contributors

8 Coronado Home Tour

10 A Bike Path Runs Through It

12 Dining Local: Ethiopian Kitchen

13 Coronado Through the Eyes of a Newcomer

14 Home is Where the Art Is

16 Scene around the Hood

18 Not Just a Cool Name

21 Really Local Food

22 Beneficial Beans

23 City Rolls Out Teen Recreation Vans

24 A New Home for Hope

26 November is National Family Caregiver Month

27 We Need Your Help to Fight Crime!


The Coronado Neighborhood Association

Join the Coronado Neighborhood Association (CNA)

[email protected]

Membership Cost$10.00 per year, per person

o u r b o a r d

PRESIDENT Michael Anderson [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENT Sarah Schlabach [email protected]

SECRETARY Alicia Vink [email protected]

TREASURER Eric Paschal [email protected]

DIRECTOR Kelly Dinon

DIRECTOR Sharon Frye

DIRECTOR Patrick Jordan

DIRECTOR Belen Konesky

DIRECTOR Cole Schlabach

c o m m i t t e e s

BLOCKWATCH Cole Schlabach [email protected]

CNA COMMITTEES Ben Harris, Community Action Officer [email protected]

CORONADO DISPATCH Kellie Kreiser Cindy Findley Matt Santa Cruz Susan Hardiman [email protected]

LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES Kelly Dinon [email protected]

TOOL SHED Nick Orciulo Brett Girod David Schantz [email protected]

MEMBERSHIP [email protected]

CORONADO HOME TOUR Doreen Pollack, Chairperson Renee Jordan, Co-Chairperson Patrick Jordan, Head Home Hunter [email protected] #tourcoronado

CORONADO COMMUNITY GARDEN Sarah Schlabach [email protected] #gardencoronado

The Coronado Neighborhood

Association (CNA) is a group of residents

and businesses organized to

preserve and promote the

unique character of Coronado.

The volunteer membership

works to build a united and

informed neighborhood,

increase resident safety,

promote artistic and cultural

appreciation, and hold events

to bring neighbors together.

This creates a deeper sense

of community making

Coronado an attractive and

desirable place to live.

our mission

Photo: Al Aguinaga


President’s Letterell, we made it Coronado! Fall is finally here and that means we can get out and enjoy this great neighborhood

and the fantastic people who call it home. One of the best parts of living in Coronado is the ability to walk out

of your front door to enjoy a bike ride, walk your dog, or stroll down

to one of our fantastic restaurants. Our neighborhood is set up for

this kind of access, so we were excited to hear of the City of Phoenix’s

plans to dramatically improve the Oak Street corridor to allow for even

better access (with a focus on bicycles) from the downtown area to the

canal system. While still in the planning phase, this project is on the fast-track; we should start to see

these plans implemented in 2018. Many of the details were covered during the October neighborhood

meeting, along with the announcement that public feedback sessions will be scheduled in early 2017.

This is a rare opportunity for us to be part of the planning for a project that will dramatically improve

the form and function of our neighborhood for decades to come. I encourage all Coronado residents

to get involved and be part of the process. Details about the Oak Street project are posted on our

website (thecoronadoneighborhood.com/oak-street-project) and an article by project volunteer

Drew Bryck is on page 10. We’ll be sure to provide the dates of the outreach meetings as soon

as we have the information. You may also send your comments or questions to oakstreet@

thecoronadoneighborhood.com.This is also the time of year when the planning for our annual Home Tour kicks into high gear. This

is THE biggest fundraiser for our neighborhood. The funds allow us to operate programs like the

Community Center, the garden, the toolshed, kids’ activities, little free libraries, the Dispatch, and

much more. The Home Tour committee has been working hard for the past few months to ensure that

this is a successful and memorable event for neighbors and visitors alike. This year’s tour will feature

the ever popular street fair, which is sponsored by The District and is free to attend. The fair will

highlight local artisans and tradespeople. And of course, at the center of the Home Tour is a selection

of some of the incredible homes within greater Coronado. The Tour is run completely by volunteers from our neighborhood. If you’d like to contribute, there are

many ways to get involved and I encourage you to seek out these opportunities (more on page 8). It’s

a great way to serve your neighborhood and meet new neighbors. If you’re interested in volunteering,

please send an email to [email protected] and one of the

committee members will get back to you. Remember to save the date -- February 26th, 2017!

Thank you to all the neighbors who have volunteered this year to support our

neighborhood. The people are what make this place so special!

Michael Anderson, President, Coronado Neighborhood Association

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[email protected] CalendarFEBRUARY 2017

FEBRUARY 2Coronado Neighborhood Association Meeting7:00 pm 917 E Sheridan Street

FEBRUARY 26Coronado Historically/Modern Home Tour

REOCCURRING EVENTS

Garden Hour1222 E Virginia Street9:00 am – 10:00 am Each Sunday through January

Coloring ClubLocation changes7:00 pm – 9:00 pm The third Wednesday of every month

JANUARY 2017

JANUARY 5Coronado Neighborhood Association Meeting7:00 pm 917 E Sheridan Street

NOVEMBER 3Coronado Neighborhood Association Meeting7:00 pm 917 E Sheridan Street

NOVEMBER 4First Friday Open Studio Party at Howland Studios

NOVEMBER 5Bulk trash placement begins

NOVEMBER 12“Night of Hope” benefit for Hope Women's CenterFairmont Scottsdale Princess

NOVEMBER 12 Seed SwapCommunitiy Center1222 E Virginia Street3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

NOVEMBER 2016

Photo: Sylvia Frost

Paying respects to David Bowie Saturday September 10

Photo: Lindsay Bane

Photo: Sylvia Frost

Photo: Sylvia Frost

Photo: Cyndy Gaugin

Maggie Keane’s amazing David Bowie Tribute located at 7th Street between Coronado and Granada

check it out!


Michael AndersonMichael is the current President of the CNA. He is the Founder of the Coronado Hoodlums, Coronado’s only golf cart gang. He is also the only member.

Al AlguinagaAl has lived in Coronado for six years with wife Jessica and son Asher. He is a novice photographer that loves capturing true moments of joy and beauty. He appreciates and loves living in Coronado and compares it to his childhood life in the small town of Morenci. He's always ready to host a party and give a helping hand.

Al is the neighborhood shutterbug, taking photos at most Coronado events. Many of the shots in this issue are his work. (thank you, Al!)

Tammy AbernethyCEO of Hope Women's Center. Tammy's passion for working with women and children in crisis comes from her own experience as a domestic abuse survivor and single mom for more than 17 years. She loves to share the HOPE and healing she has found with others walking a similar path.

Michelle Talsma EversonMichelle is a freelance writer, editor and PR consultant for Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center.

Jessica BuenoJessica Bueno is the Executive Director of the Artisan Food Guild, which is a project of a smallMatters, an Arizona community development nonprofit. She has been working with smallMatters for over a year now and is excited to connect the Artisan Food Guild to the Coronado Neighborhood. She looks forward to meeting you and being part of the neighborhood.

Sharon FryeSharon by profession is a healthcare IT professional, but her hobby is being a foodie, having working in hospitality for over 30 years. She and her husband Jim do regular wine trips with former Florida neighbors. To offset the food and wine, she enjoys a good walk/run as well!

Drew BryckDrew is a resident who believes in the transformational power of well-designed public places and working with the city to achieve such places.

Julia FournierJulia, a second generation Phoenix native, has been a Coronado resident since November 1994, when she and her husband purchased their first home on Evergreen Street. They have owned and operated The Gallery @ The Hive and The Bee’s Knees resale boutique on Cypress and 16th Street since 2010.

Contributors

April HowlandApril is an artist who enjoys viewing wildlife in their natural habitat and portraying them with a contemporary and unique perspective. Exploring nature is part of what feeds her art soul and keeps her inspired.

Jamie HarperJamie is the Founder and President of Rockstar Rescue. A drummer since she was 10 and a model in her teens, a gig for Ibanez Guitars gave her the connections for the rock star photo ops. She has a Bachelor's in Psychology, a Bachelor's in Animal Behavior, a Master's in Nonprofit Management and a PhD in Animal Physiology & Behavior, all from ASU.


Councilwoman Laura PastorCouncilwoman Laura Pastor represents District 4 on the Phoenix City Council. She can be reached at [email protected] or 602.262.7447.

Cole SchlabachCole Schlabach has been a Coronado resident since 2007 and is head of our Block Watch Committee. He loves eating his wife’s cooking and pickling all the excess vegetables they grow in their garden.

Megan WordMegan is Director of Development and Marketing for the Foundation for Senior Living, a local non-profit organization which provides community-based healthcare services and develops energy-efficient, affordable housing. Megan has 19 years of experience in helping seniors and their caregivers connect to programs and resources that improve quality of life and lessen the burden of caregiving.

What's your story?Submit something amazing to

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Neighbors celebrate autumn with the First Annual Fall Festival held at the Coronado Community Center

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The Pride and Joy of Our NeighborhoodThe Coronado Home Tour is our community’s largest and most public event. Last year’s

“Picnic in the Park” at the Circle Park was a stunning success, with ten homes on tour, street fair, car show, food trucks, live music, and games for kids of all ages.

This year is our neighborhood association’s 30 year anniversary and we are pulling out all the stops! Community volunteers have already been working for several months in planning and scheming to make this year’s Historically Modern Home Tour a success.

Yet, you might wonder what would constitute a “success”? Lots of great homes on tour? The most money raised for our neighborhood programs? The best neighborhood party ever? What is the work of hundreds of volunteers, providing thousands of hours of service really about? What is the “take away” for our residents and the hundreds of people that come from all across the Valley to experience Coronado?

I would submit that the real outcome of the Home Tour is much more than attractive homes and hosting a super cool event – it’s the pride that we feel in our hearts, not only for our homes but for the wonderful people that make up our diverse and unique neighborhood. It’s the joy we, and others from far and wide, feel as we come together to celebrate our community, our togetherness and our commitment to each other as neighbors, friends, and the family we call Coronado.

If you want to help us celebrate by having your home on the tour, contact me at 602.377.9579 or [email protected].

Home Tour

February 26, 2017 Get involved today!

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Coronado Home Tour

Will Yours Be One?We want you… on the Tour! A group of Coronado volunteers (affectionately called the “Home Hunters”) are looking for neighbors interested in having their homes showcased on the 2017 Home Tour. It will be the 30th anniversary of our tour and the theme is “Historically Modern.” The Home Hunters are looking for houses that either have a great historical look or background, or ones that have been recently revamped. The Yin and Yang of historical and modern homes is one of the many things that makes Coronado unique. This tour will celebrate this uniqueness.

Even if the idea of having your home recognized in the Tour sounds intriguing, you might have some questions. Perhaps you are wondering…

Email hometour

@thecoronadoneighborhood.com

Instagram #tourcoronado

Stay informedFor more information on the Coronado Historically/Modern Home Tour, visit our website.thecoronadoneighborhood.com /2017hometour

Sponsors and AdvertisersIs your business or organization interested in supporting Coronado? We are still looking for Home Tour sponsors!

And spaces are still available for vendors in the street fair. Find the application to participate on the CNA website

Home tour ticketsEarly bird tickets are available at the CNA website at www.thecoronadoneighborhood.com/ 2017hometour/ for $17. Be sure to check the CNA website and Facebook page to keep up to date about all the Home Tour activities!

Special thanks to the 2017 Coronado Home Tour Street Fair Sponsor


Why does the neighborhood do this event every year?

Are you looking for homes anywhere in Coronado?

Here is what past home tour homeowners said about the experience...

Do I have to be there all day long to explain the history of my home?

Nope! The home guides will be able to give you a break so that you can enjoy the rest of the tour and all the festivities in the park. We’ll even buy you lunch. Don’t worry about having to be the only one to tell the tale of your home. We’ll create a short biography of your house in the tour book and will provide the home guides with all the information so that they can field those questions (and brag about your house while you are away!)

The Home Tour is the single biggest fundraiser for our neighborhood. Proceeds from the tour go to the Coronado Neighborhood Association and help fund important things like the new Community Center (1222 E. Virginia), the community garden, the toolshed, and crime watch initiatives. In short, the home tour helps us pay for many of the things that make this neighborhood so incredible.

I'm a little nervous about having people wander around my house...

Every home will have two or three volunteers to help guide people through and help the homeowner monitor the house. As well, the home tour experts will help devise a path through the house that keeps people moving. It is helpful to put tape arrows down to guide people through. Some past homeowners have even put down paper walkways or asked guests to remove shoes. As the homeowner, you get to call the shots!

This year’s tour area is roughly 10th Street to 16th Street, Oak to Almeria. If you have a cool home inside that area, you are eligible. If your home is close to the area, some exceptions may apply!

“Hosting on the home tour was an awesome experience and a real delight. Everyone was respectful and absolutely amazing.” – Chris Cardinal

“The feedback from home tourers was amazing and made me have even more pride in my house. It's a lot of preparation, but it's nice meeting everyone and showing off all your hard work.” – Keli Crowe

“I loved participating in the home tour. It provided an opportunity to meet and spend more time with neighbors while contributing to a great community event. The organizers worked with me to make it manageable and enjoyable. Of course, being part of the tour also gave me a reason to move along a few home projects I was avoiding. So now I'm enjoying my home even more!”– Mitsi Sellers

...but there is a room that I would really rather not have people walk through...

No problem! Homeowners get to choose what parts of their house and yard they want to show off. Off limit areas can be blocked and home guides will reinforce the blockades.

This is starting to sound easier than I thought. Are there any other benefits other than having people tell me how

awesome my home is?

All homeowners get free tickets to the tour and are invited to participate in a private tour of all the homes the night before. They are also treated to dinner that night and will be given Home Tour tee shirts.

Will every home that applies be selected?

Final selection of the houses will be made by the Home Hunters volunteers.

Will you join us? For more information, contact head Home Hunter Patrick Jordan at 602.377.9579 or [email protected].


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A few months back the Coronado Neighborhood Association was contacted by the City of Phoenix about the city’s plans to improve Oak Street between 3rd Street and the 51. The project is being initiated through a grant the City received to improve infrastructure for bicycling. Oak Street, which runs through our neighborhood, was identified as a key east/west connection for bicycles.

The small design grant the city received was intended to do a very modest street improvement of adding paint stripes for parking lanes and bike lanes on the north and south. However, myself and other members of the CNA would like to encourage the city to go further in their street scape design to be more in line with many of their recent planning documents which tout “walkability, community pride, and support of the local economy and property values.” (City of Phoenix Complete Streets Policy)

Since being approached by the city, the CNA has been actively involved in the early stages of the design for improving Oak Street. We are actively lobbying the City to include street beautification and storm water management into their design (which they have been very receptive to!)

There are many benefits of installing Complete Streets some of which include:

• Improved air quality due to the planting of more trees

• Improved drainage capability of the street through the use of vegetated areas rather than pipes

• Economic benefits of increased home and business values from properties in the vicinity of improved streetscapes

• Social benefits such as encouraging bike riding and better walkability

A Bike Path Runs Through It

“Walkability, community pride, and support of the local economy and property values.”

– City of Phoenix Complete Streets Policy

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Oak Street is much larger in terms of asphalt between the curbs than most other East/West streets in the neighborhood. It primarily varies between 40 to 45 feet wide. According to local historians Donna Reiner and Jennifer Kitson in their book “Phoenix’s Greater Coronado Neighborhood,” the large size of the street may be due to the fact that the Little Maricopa Canal used to run through the Oak Street alignment. There may have been a large amount of right of way deeded to the city when the canal was moved underground. However, the wide street has led to an increase in car speeds which is not the nicest experience for pedestrians and bicyclists. The posted speed limit in Oak is 25 mph, but we know that many cars go much faster than that.

“Little Maricopa Canal used to run through the Oak Street alignment.”

Separated bike paths could be considered if neighbors get involved in planning.

Get involved today! Email [email protected]

The City wants to move in the direction of enhanced streetscapes, but at this stage, they need a community to step up and ask for the next generation of streets. My hope is that Coronado would be that community, to work together to achieve a streetscape that is much better than ho-hum. I would challenge everyone to think of the possibilities that the Oak Street project presents for our community and dream big.

For example, rather than two lanes of parking, picture landscape islands with trees shading the side walk. Picture sidewalks that are separate from cars and are wide enough that you can walk side by side with family members. Picture safe bike lanes where you would feel comfortable biking downtown for First Fridays or teaching your children how to bike. Picture vegetated retention basins which lessen the effect of flooding on our streets during monsoons. Picture the landscape areas closer to 7th Street growing trees and not weeds as you enter the neighborhood. There are many possibilities available to us as a community we just need to work together to achieve them.

The City has been very good so far in working with our small community group to take into account everything above and beyond the basic lane painting they were originally planning. However, we need to let the city know that we would like a street that aligns with walkability and sense of place when they present their preliminary plans to us later in the year.

If you’d like to get involved in this project or have an idea to share, contact [email protected].

Picture safe bike lanes where you would feel comfortable biking downtown for First Fridays or teaching your children to bike.


More informationEthopian Kitchen1740 E McDowell RoadPhoenix, Arizona 85006602.252.2206www.authenticethioafrican.net

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Did you know... we have some great Ethiopian food right in the Coronado? A few friends ventured out recently to give it a try. It's called Authentic EthioAfrican on Facebook and Yelp, but the front awning says “Ethiopian Kitchen”.

First, some basics... Ethiopian bread is called Injera, and is made with only 3 ingredients – barley, salt and water. The dough is fermented to take on a bit of a sour flavor. It is really spongy and elastic – which is necessary since it's your eating utensil!

Ethiopian Kitchen seats about 10 inside and a few more on the front patio. They are great for takeout and use GrubHub as their delivery service. The four of us took up about half the restaurant – Trudy Vick Phillips, Meredith Lee, and I were sampling and Elise Sheldon was there just to hang out with us.

Dining Local: Ethiopian Kitchen

Here's what we thought...Trudy: “The chicken was, by far, my favorite followed by the cabbage. Lentils – good. Peas… not as good as the lentils. The collards were different than a southern girl is used to, but very tasty in a different way. The beef stew was very spicy in both the mild and spicy forms, but with the bread and cheese… wonderful. I would suggest take out because they are better suited for it. In the end – three people, very full, $10 each not including drinks.”

Coronado Foodies Dine Out Locally and Share Their Thoughs

Ethiopian bread is called Injera, and is made with only 3 ingredients – barley, salt and water

Meredith: “The cabbage was a hit! Loved the fresh carrots in it. I could have eaten a whole bowl by myself!”

Sharon: “The owner was very accommodating and good at suggesting items. Most of the items are vegan, which will be great for many of our neighbors. The chicken and cabbage were my faves as well. The bread was... interesting. Like a sponge! I'm sure it’s very authentic. It didn't take much food and I was full. Split peas wouldn't be my first choice, but I did like the greens. Bottled water was $1 and tall skinny sodas were $1.75. We could only finish about 2/3 of the food.”

The bottom line: This is a lesser known restaurant tucked into a small space at 1740 E McDowell, with a great value for the money. It has a nice variety of meat, veggies, and many vegan options, and all were flavorful. Mild or spicy, you select. The space is bright and welcoming. Give it a try!


Howland Studios www.howlandstudios.com

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Coronado Through the Eyes of a Newcomer

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For years, my husband Glen and I have dreamed of living in or near Central Phoenix, but because we were busy raising a high schooler we stayed put in Peoria for a while. Once we had the chance to fly the Peoria coop, we jumped as fast as we could.

In January, we began looking through the MLS listings and taking drives to our favorite neighborhoods. And low and behold, we found it… our perfect little blue bungalow all refinished and shiny. But the real selling point was the dilapidated garage at the back of the property. For years, I have been pursuing my art career in a smallish loft space in Peoria that I was quickly outgrowing. I needed more space! So we moved in February, converted the garage into my art girl-cave (The official home of Howland Studios), and settled into Coronado.

What we didn’t realize was that we were moving into a neighborhood with a sense of community that is almost non-existent in any city these days. Within a week, we were surprisingly reacquainted with an old work colleague and his partner who live just one street away. They brought us a lovely housewarming gift and decided to throw a “get to know the new neighbors” party for us. My husband and I went home after that party thinking, ‘wow, we really feel like we belong here’. Our Peoria neighbors always hid behind their garage doors when they came home.

Within the first month or two, we found out about the Coronado Community Garden, Tool Shed, and Block Watch. We attended our first community meeting recently and we were so pleased that we had a city representative and a police officer who took time out of their schedules to come share information with us. Wow, this is a REAL community made up of people who care about the neighborhood and each other!

There is a great art community here, which I was pleasantly surprised about. Because our new home is just inside the Artlink perimeter, we were able to include Howland Studios on the Artlink tour map. I was excited to enter into The Hive’s Coronado Art Show. This October, I participated in The First Annual Artisan Market benefiting The Cancer Support Community with Meredith Lee. And this November 4th for First Friday, we are throwing an open studio party you are all invited to. I love how an appreciation for art and a sense of community brings people together in Coronado.

On top of all that wonderfulness, being close to great places like the Tuck Shop, Barrio, Duza’s, The Main Ingredient and so many more, has turned us into quite a pair of foodies. We may need to buy bigger pants soon!

Glen and I are so very happy to be here and we look forward to getting to know more of you over the months and years to come. Coronado rocks!

“Wow, this is a REAL community made up of people who care about the neighborhood and each other!”

Howland Studios


b y j u l i a f o u r n i e r

The Hive Gallery (2222 N 16th St), owned by Coronado residents Julia Fournier and Steve Helffrich, is not only our neighborhood art epicenter, but it is also a neighborhood art engine. Each fall, this hip art space opens its season with a show featuring only artists from Coronado. This year twenty artists were showcased, creating an eclectic experience ranging from watercolors to sculptures in a mix of many types of media. Proprietor Julia tells how it all started.

Home is Where the Art Is

Since September 2013, music, food, drink and work from artists residing in the Coronado community has been the traditional way for The Hive Gallery to open the art season. For the past four years we have invited residents to submit up to three works. On third Friday in September, the resulting exhibition: The Coronado Art Show is a celebration of the variety of creatives we have here in our neighborhood.

The show started with an idea in the spring of 2013. After opening the gallery officially in 2011 and having over twenty shows, I was looking for a way to bring more Coronado neighbors out to The Hive and meet some local artists. I had followed the work of Eric Cox on The Coronado Message Board and wondered if he might be interested in having a solo show in September. When Eric was unable to commit to a solo show, I decided instead to have an open invite to all artists living in The Greater Coronado Neighborhood.

The Hive Gallery 2222 N 16th Street

Facebook facebook.com/thehivephoenix

Instagram @thehivephx

Photos: Al Alguinaga

Artwork: Joyce Keveren

Artwork: Lora Barnhiser Artwork: April Howland Artwork: Kristi Kuhl Artwork: Ed Taylor


The first Call to Artists in 2013 was a bit nerve racking. I wasn’t sure I’d have any interest, so it was fun when entries started coming in, and even better when the work arrived the week of the opening. We have had between twelve and twenty artists at each show and despite having really nothing in common but zip code, The Coronado Art Show always looks great and the turnout from neighbors is always fantastic.

On September 16th, the show opened to a huge local crowd who were treated to an impressive display of art, as well as a free concert. The job of lining up the neighborhood musical guests fell to Mike Logan. Mike came up with the line-up of Taylor Glasheen, Betsy Ganz and “O,” and Mike Mattingly put in extra time as the volunteer stage director and sound man. The end result was a distinctly cool cocktail party in true Coronado style.

Michael Anderson

Lora Barnhiser

Shana Bell

Scott Carson

Christine Cassano

Bobby Castañeda

John Ebinger

Nicky Flores

Janel Garza

Ruben Gonzales

Lucas Gonzalez

Steven Helffrich

April Howland

Joyce Keveren

Harijot Khalsa

Kristi Kuhl

Mitzi Melville

Michael Phillip Pearce

Irma Sanchez

Ed Taylor

Artists Featured in the Coronado Art Show


Artwork: Shana Bell

Artwork: Harijot Khalsa

Artwork: April Howland

Artwork: Scott Carson Artwork: Janel Garza Artwork: Lora Barnhiser Artwork: Lora Barnhiser

Artwork: Joyce Keveren

Artwork: Michael Anderson Artwork: Mitzi Melville Artwork: Nicky Flores Artwork: Ruben Gonzales


1. Queen Bee of the Hive, Julia Fournier

2. Don't mess with, Jessica Berg!

3. Featured artist Joyce Keveren with her amazing wall of art

4. Gabriel Fortoul

5. Don't let Goody Gutknecht near your face, Shana Bell!

The Coronado Art Show Photos: Al Alguinaga

6. Girls night!

7. Meredith Lee and Doreen Pollack, immersed in art

8. Wood artist Lora Barnhiser

9. Enjoying an evening of art

10. Artist and Hive co-owner, Steve Helffrich

11. Betsy Ganz made some great music!

12. Dispatch Editor + CNA Prez + Porch concert organizer = trouble

13. Kristy Baker

14. Ascher and a friend

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18. Irma Sanchez and Faustina Mesa

19. Keri Mosier

20. Artist Janel Garza

21. Maddy and Angel Jannasch-Pennell

22. Malou and Harijot Khalsa

23. The sounds of Taylor Glasheen filled the air

24. Johnniegirl has the best seat in the house atop Chris Montandon!

25. Artist Ed Taylor uses coffee sacks as canvases

26. Music man Mike Logan and East-sider Mary Beth England

27. Buddha artist Shana Bell showing some very zen art

28. Our favorite rabble-rouser, Nicky Flores

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b y j a m i e h a r p e r

Did you know Rockstar Rescue is in our neighborhood? No, we’re not rescuing rock stars (…although some could use it!) Rockstar Canine Rescue & Sanctuary (RCRS) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, all-breed Phoenix dog rescue that was founded in 2010, right here in Coronado.

Rockstar Canine Rescue and SanctuaryFor more information about how to support Rockstar Rescue visitwww.rockstarrescue.org

Donate today! www.myregistry.com/public/rockstarrescue

Not Just a Cool Name

I moved to the Coronado neighborhood in 2009 and quickly witnessed the overwhelming issues of lost and abandoned dogs in the area. I started out by saving dogs one at a time and fostering them in my home. And soon I was boarding up to 27 dogs at a local boarding facility. Eventually, we had a facility of our own with employees and volunteers alike; Rockstar has grown to become one of the leading rescues in the Phoenix area.

Specializing in hard-to-adopt cases – psychologically traumatized, hoarded, elderly and sick or injured dogs – we believe in quality, not quantity when it comes to saving lives. Providing a small, individualized atmosphere, where each and every dog becomes family, has proven vital in evaluating and preparing each dog for their new home and life.


But being a “rescue” wasn’t enough. We were determined to change the image of rescues forever. RCRS’s mission became to transform each dog we intake, from abused and neglected victim to “ROCKSTAR”, by providing realistic, quality rescuing for the term of every dog’s life.

In 2015, we introduced a sanctuary at our small facility, for those dogs that just can’t make the transition to “adoptable” and require permanent residency with Rockstar.

We’ve also become a game-changer in the rescue world by utilizing the generosity of real rock stars to pose for promotional photos and aid in our adoptions. Having shot with Ozzy Osbourne, Rush, Heart, Joan Jett, Cheap Trick, Hall & Oates, The Tubes, Three Dog Night, Cinderella, Guns N Roses, Megadeth and more… they ARE the ROCKSTARS of rescue!

In the first year of rescue, Rockstar received 73% of our dogs from the Coronado neighborhood. Over the years that number has dropped due to Rockstar’s new methods of intake, taking the majority of our rescues from the County’s euthanasia lists. Yet Coronado dogs still make up the second largest percentage of our intake numbers over the last six years, totaling over 50% of our intakes via owner surrenders, hoarding cases, abandonment, strays and even police assisted cases.

Rockstar is located on 7th Street between Thomas and McDowell, but we have to keep our location private due to the overabundant number of dogs that are dropped off and tied to our doors. But RCRS does provide services by appointment; showing our available dogs, microchip scanning for lost dogs, providing vaccines (but not rabies) and other minimal health and behavioral advice. Rockstar enjoys helping the community where we got our start. Coronado will always be one of our biggest priorities!

Rockstar isn't just a cool name, it's a lifestyle, and we’re changing the game in dog rescue for us and them!

If you'd like to learn more about Rockstar Rescue, visit www.rockstarrescue.org And check out their wish list at www.myregistry.com/public/rockstarrescue. Donations are always welcome and helps them to save more dogs!


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b y j e s s i c a b u e n o

The Artisan Food Guild started as an online meet-up group in 2011 and has evolved into a local Phoenix-based consignment store that celebrates great food and beverages, and the people who create them. The AFG was designed to offer a social place to explore new food, new connections, and new business opportunities.

Really Local Food

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The local food movement is a national phenomenon, and the Phoenix metro area is no exception—there are a multitude of farmer’s markets and festivals around the Valley. The skilled artisans working these events are offered few opportunities to get formal retail experience and still make a profit. There are even fewer places where artisans are celebrated and showcased through the lens of fine art. The Artisan Food Guild fills that gap by supporting these small business owners, as well as the shop local movement.

More than a consignment shop and local gathering place, the AFG has recently turned its focus to becoming a convenient one-stop shop for the nearby Coronado Neighborhood. For those who want to support local growers and small businesses, the Artisan Food Guild provides that place. Not all the nearby residents can shop the farmers’ markets on weekends, so our shop is an easy alternative—and we are open six days a week, which offers added convenience and accessibility.

In the fall of this year, we will be enhancing our market space to include more variety; local residents will be able to shop for items like produce, meats, and cheeses, in addition to our current offerings (e.g., pasta sauce, tea, coffee, handmade soaps, chocolates, nuts, etc.).

Most of our customers already have reasons why they prefer shopping local. For example, many customers shop the local farmers’ markets, but when they’re unable to go or can’t find something they’re looking for, they turn to us to find what they need. These same customers value buying local products for any number of reasons, from supporting the local economy to getting the freshest products available. So, why is eating local important?

Here are some of the key benefits of eating local foods

• Eating seasonally—rather than being shipped in from some faraway location, local foods are grown and sold in season, picked at the peak of ripeness, and are full of flavor.

• More nutrients—the quicker your food gets from “farm to table,” the higher the nutrient content. Foods that are imported are older because they have to be shipped (and often end up sitting on the supermarket shelves longer, too). Every day after being harvested, your food loses nutrient value.

• Supporting the local economy—buying local means you’re giving money back to your local community, reinvesting in the businesses where you live.

• Promoting a safer food supply—the farther your food is from you, the greater the chance of contamination of some kind during harvesting, shipping, or distribution; when you buy locally, you can talk directly with the farmers about their farming practices, thereby making informed decisions about the food you put on your table.

At the Artisan Food Guild, we not only promote buying/eating locally, but also support local business owners and entrepreneurs. Often it is these same small business owners that are providing us with the local products that we love so much—we see them as two sides of the same coin. And as such, we use the AFG as a training space for smallMatters Institute, a Phoenix nonprofit organization focused on social impact work (our parent company).

As part of a ten-year comprehensive training program (called Uncommon Assets), interns at smallMatters receive hands-on sales training by working in the market and helping our customers. Working at the AFG also provides them with training in community development and social enterprise. Here, they learn that it is possible to engage the market using commercial strategies, while also having a positive impact on the people we serve and the community at large.

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b y m i c h e l l e t a l s m a e v e r s o n

According to recent reports, nationally, more than 90 percent of adults with autism are unemployed or underemployed. How do we, as a society, address this issue? That’s a question that the team at Beneficial Beans, a local social enterprise founded by Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC), is looking to answer through innovative employment preparation internships for adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

“Beneficial Beans is a social enterprise coffee and produce business,” explains Kate Thoene, social enterprise director. “We use the methods and disciplines of business along with the power of the marketplace to generate revenue and create internship opportunities for adults with autism.”

Beneficial Beans’ social enterprise business is comprised in part by its main office/store front and garden, located at SARRC’s office at 2225 N 16th Street. There, customers can purchase Beneficial Beans coffee (whole bean or ground), eggs, cement planters, coffee mugs, jewelry, and other products Monday through Friday during normal business hours. They can also try Beneficial Beans coffee while on site.

Locals can also subscribe to the Beneficial Beans CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program where produce is planted, cared for, harvested and prepared for sale by adults with autism who are participating in a pre-employment internship. On average, Beneficial Beans produces approximately 3,000 pounds of organic produce and farm fresh eggs each year.

Beneficial Beans also has a cafe, located inside of the Scottsdale Civic Center, and an online shop. Proceeds from all product sales benefit the innovative internship program.

“Interns do a variety of work; from planting seeds for Dig It [a local nursery that hired Beneficial Beans to produce some of their plants from the garden] to preparing and selling Community Supported Agriculture produce baskets,” Thoene adds. “They handle customer service, cash and credit card transactions, and everything related to the coffee and produce businesses.”

SARRC customizes each 12-week internship into an employment training program that prepares adults with ASD for community-based employment. Thoene refers to the internships as “dress rehearsals for employment” because each intern leaves with employable skills, a resume and work history. The ultimate goal is to encourage and foster independence for adults with autism.

Beneficial Beans’ unique concept has garnered noteworthy success: 78 percent of adults with ASD who have been served by the program are now employed within the community.

“Nationally, the statistic is only 10 percent,” notes Thoene.

This holiday season, Beneficial Beans will be selling a variety of products at its store front and online. To learn more about Beneficial Beans, visit www.autismcenter.org/beneficial-beans. To view the online retail shop, visit www.sarrc-store.myshopify.com. Like all of its inventory, the sales of online purchases benefit adults with autism.

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b y c o u n c i l w o m a n l a u r a p a s t o r

Teens looking for fun and safe things to do after school will have a new opportunity from the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department – and it’s coming straight to their neighborhoods.

New PHXteens Mobile Recreation vans are the latest outcome of my and the City of Phoenix efforts to address youth disconnection by building meaningful pathways between communities and education and employment opportunities.

In a survey and focus groups conducted earlier this year, youth identified home responsibilities, school involvement, transportation and access as the top barriers keeping them from participating in recreation activities.

The new mobile recreation vans answer these concerns by bringing a range of positive activities to teens where they can gather in a safe environment, connect with role models, learn new skills and interact with other youth.

The eye-catching vans can visit any existing City park where there isn’t currently programming or they can use space at schools, churches, apartment complexes and community events – anywhere the Parks and Recreation Department can get permission and teens want to gather. Among the first sites identified to get a visit from the vans is Coronado Park at 12th St. and Coronado.

City Rolls Out Teen Recreation Vans

Four themed vehicles are in the works:

Sports Explosion In addition to basketball, soccer, and traditional sports activities, the Sports Explosion vehicle will offer life-size activities such as 9 Square in the Air, corn hole, and street hockey.

STEM

Activities centered around science, technology, engineering and math will prepare youth to think deeply so they can become innovators, researchers, and leaders.

Arts, Culture and Music

Parks visitors have the opportunity to indulge in a showcase of diverse blend of music, art and cultural activities.

Games & More Games

A modern gaming unit equipped with flat-screen TVs and gaming consoles will provide youth the luxury of gaming in a community park while staying active.

More informationThe Sports Explosion vehicle will be rolling out this fall. Other vehicles are in development and will hit the streets over the next year. Visit www.phoenix.gov/phxteens for up-to-date information about the mobile recreation van schedule and all PHXteens www.phoenix.gov/phxteens


Help HopeYou can help our new neighbors with donations of the following:

• Adult Shampoo/Conditioner• Baby/Children’s Shampoo/Conditioner• Toilet Paper• Paper Towels• Soap/Body Wash• Size 5 Diapers• Deodorant• Toothpaste• Non-perishable food items

b y t a m m y a b e r n e t h y

We are so glad to be part of the neighborhood! Driven by a mission to equip vulnerable women and teen girls facing difficult life situations including abuse, poverty, unplanned pregnancy, unemployment and more, Hope Women’s Center delivers the tools necessary to empower change and help build a foundation for a healthy life. Through unique mentoring and support services, Hope’s attendees become part of a safe space where they can share their trials and heal alongside other community members.

With over 32 years of service in the Arizona area, Hope Women’s Center has three facility locations: Apache Junction, Coolidge, and Phoenix. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Hope relies on the support of civic groups, schools, businesses, small foundations, churches, and individuals to succeed. In addition to education, mentoring, and material resource programs, the new Phoenix Center offers a children’s program for ages 0–5 while mothers participate in center programing. We also offer free pregnancy testing and support, provided through Living Hope Centers, and have a partnership with Foster Care Initiatives to work with birth moms and children in the foster care system.

www.hopewomenscenter.org602.715.0999 1640 E. McDowell Road Phoenix, AZ 85006

A New Home for Hope


We are absolutely thrilled to unveil our new Phoenix center in the Coronado Neighborhood. This new location empowers our organization to provide the best education, mentoring, and support programs possible to women and teen girls in the area. It also showcases the community support behind the work that Hope executes and establishes a safe space for our volunteers and staff to address the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our community.

Renovations to our new building at 1640 E. McDowell Road, formerly Ophelia’s Bridal, are continuing in earnest with a plan of being fully completed by mid- November. The newly renovated space will include multiple classrooms, mentoring rooms, staff offices, a kitchen, a children’s classroom, and a large space where we can host special events for our families and the community. Eventually, the center hopes to add raised bed gardens for moms and children to learn to garden together and a children’s play area.

“I am very, very grateful for this center,” said Maria, a recent attendee at our center. “In the education classes, I have learned great things to make my life better. From nutrition to anger management, healthy parenting to life skills, at Hope Women’s Center I feel as if I’ve been granted an opportunity to make positive changes for my future.”

Our annual fundraising Gala, “Night of Hope” will be held on Saturday, November 12th, at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. Tickets & sponsorships are available to the community via our website www.hopewomenscenter.org. We would also love to give tours to any interested community members.

For more information on this new center, please visit: www.hopewomenscenter.org or to schedule a tour, call 602.715.0999.

Photo: Hope Women's Center


November is National Family Caregiver Month

1. If you are new to caregiving, learn as much as you can about your loved one’s condition or diagnosis. It will help reduce your anxiety and allow you to focus on what needs to be done moving forward.

2. Seek help and accept it when it’s offered. Prepare a list of ways others can help you so that you are ready when the offer comes. Divide tasks between siblings or other relatives, and ask neighbors or friends to check on your loved one. Seek professional help such as FSL’s Home Care or Adult Day Health Services to give yourself a break.

3. Join a local support group, or connect with one online. Being able to discuss your situation and share both the good and bad can be a healthy outlet for stress. It will also be a wonderful way to create meaningful and lasting friendships.

4. Set goals for yourself, both in your role as a caregiver and in your own life. Set a goal to establish a healthy sleep routine or to go for a walk each day to clear your head. Be realistic in your goals as a caregiver, and know when to say “no” or to share responsibilities.

5. Keep up on your doctor appointments. Being a caregiver is demanding, but don’t forget to care for yourself too. You need to keep your regularly scheduled dentist and doctor appointments. You need to stay healthy and strong as a caregiver.

6. Plan a night off! Set aside time each week for reconnecting with friends or family. It’s important to have a support team on standby, taking care of your loved one during this time so that you can turn off the phone and focus on yourself and your own emotional needs.

7. Communication is key. Make sure you are communicating often with doctors and other family members.

8. Be open to new technologies that may make it easier to organize, schedule appointments, communicate with family members out of state, etc.

9. Make a financial plan. Start talking about it early; what are your loved one’s wishes – to age in place at home or go into an assisted living or a group home? It’s best to have those discussions early, so you can research availability and costs in advance.

10. Remind yourself often that you do not have to be perfect! Believe that you are doing the best you can and making good, proactive decisions in regards to your loved one’s care. It’s normal to deal with feelings of guilt, but it is imperative to put yourself first.

b y m e g a n w o r d

According to AARP, 87% of Americans want to age in place, meaning that they would like to remain living in their own home for as long as possible, often requiring the support of a family caregiver. Family caregivers often do not identify as such, and rarely ask for help primarily because they do not know what help is available. In Arizona alone, 855,000 family caregivers provide care at an estimated value of $9 billion annually. Family caregivers accept their roles gladly but are generally unprepared for the financial and personal stresses they assume. The Foundation for Senior Living

is a Coronado-based non-profit organization which provides community-based healthcare services and develops energy-efficient, affordable housing. It’s located at 1201 E Thomas Road. Learn more at www.fsl.org or www.facebook.com/FSLhelps. They can be contacted at 602.285.1800 if you need help finding resources to make your life as a caregiver easier and less stressful!

“People are often thrust into the role of caregiver when a loved one is disabled, falls ill or experiences issues related to aging,”

said Tom Egan, CEO of the Foundation for Senior Living. “We know being a caregiver can be emotionally, financially, mentally

and physically draining. FSL offers a variety of services to help caregivers. We want it to be a rewarding and pleasant experience.”

10 Tips for Caregivers


More informationIf you are interested in helping out, or if you have ideas about how our Block Watch can improve, please contact the head of the CNA Block Watch Committee, Cole Schlabach, at [email protected].

b y c o l e s c h l a b a c h

Neighborhood Block Watch groups exist throughout the city to encourage neighbors to lookout for another. By reporting suspicious activity and volunteering, these groups help to reduce crime and generally improve the quality of life in neighborhoods. As many of you probably know, the Coronado Neighborhood Association has its own Block Watch group that exists to help prevent crime throughout the boundaries of Greater Coronado (i.e. South to I-10, North to Thomas Road, West to 7th Street and East to the 51).

The CNA Block Watch helps out in a number of ways, such as:

Knowledge

Sharing helpful information through our neighborhood Facebook page and website, and by periodically hosting discussions with our Phoenix Police Department Community Action Officer.

Neighborhood signagePosting new and maintaining existing metal Block Watch signs throughout the neighborhood and making household Block Watch signs available.

Hosting events

Including our popular bike registries and neighborhood cleanups.

But we could do more with more volunteer participation! For example, as the weather cools down, we would like to place some additional new metal Block Watch signs throughout the neighborhood and promote cleanups of our alleys. We need more people to step up and volunteer their time to lend a hand.

We Need Your Help to Fight Crime!

Print your own blockwatch sign Download the blockwatch sign at the following link.

www.thecoronadoneighborhood.com/neighborhood-reference/

BLOCKWATCH

To Report Suspicious Activity Call Crime Stop 602-262-6151

EMERGENCY 9-1-1

In Partnership with the Phoenix Police Department

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