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he Thunderbird Artists will present a spectacular gathering of artists at the 21st Annual Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festivals. These nationally acclaimed, juried fine art signature events attract artists and art collectors from throughout the United States and abroad, all sharing a love and appreciation for fine art. Enhanced by the backdrop of the beautiful Sonoran Desert, the streets of Downtown Carefree will be closed October 31 – November 2 for the festival, making room for more than 165 juried fine artists, gourmet food, delectable chocolates, robust wine and live musical entertainment. An excess of 5,000 original masterpieces of fine art – works include small, medium, lifesize and monumental bronze sculptures, metal, clay, wood, stone, glass and mixed media sculptures. There is an array of pottery, photography, hand crafted jewelry, batiks and select fine crafts. There are also spectacular oil and acrylic paintings on canvas, watercolors, pastel, charcoal, etchings and mixed media paintings. With a wide variety of mediums, styles, sizes, subject matters and price ranges, to ensure there is something that appeals to everyone. This year, award-winning artist Lauren Knode, will be the featured artist, and a few of the musicians who will be performing, all three days are Elijah Bossenbroek, Keith Johnson and Jason Michael PAGE 58 Tracy. Andiamo will be serving a
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variety of wood fired pizzas, Grilled Addiction will serve their signature dishes and there will also be a host of mouthwatering truffles, homemade fudge, refreshing coffee and chocolate slushies, sweet kettle corn, flavorful balsamics and much more. Admission is $3; wine tasting ticket with souvenir glass is $10. The event runs 10am 5pm. Visit www.thunderbirdartists. com/carefree for more information. |CST
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2014 WILD WEST DAYS The Town of Cave Creek and the Cave Creek Merchants & Events Association present the premiere destination event celebrating the town’s grand western heritage, October 29 – November 2. Wild West Days will offer western family entertainment for residents and visitors alike. The 11th Annual Wild West Days section begins on page 27.
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Throw Your Windows Open Wide
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Publisher Emeritus Hope H. Ozer Editor-in-Chief Kathryn M. Miller
“Your days are numbered. Use them to throw open the windows of your soul to the sun. If you do not, the sun will soon set, and you with it.”
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It is hard to believe that November is upon us – where did this year go?! As we publish our next-to-last issue of 2014, we celebrate our veterans, our Western heritage, Thanksgiving and the holiday months ahead. On Veterans Day, November 11, the country will honor and thank all who served in the United States Armed Forces. There are a number of activities and events taking place in the Valley – we have highlighted a few of them in this month’s issue. Leñero October 29 – November 2, the Town of Cave Creek will celebrate Mexican Grill Arizona’s Western heritage with Wild West Days. The event is chock full of fun of all kinds for everyone from the littlest cowpokes to grown up cowboys and cowgirls. The Cave Creek Merchants & Events Association invites everyone to attend this signature event – for full coverage, see the Wild West Days Special Section beginning on page 27. With November’s arrival, the holiday season is Preservation upon us. It is a season of giving thanks, giving gifts; perhaps giving parties – but with all the give, give, give it can also become a season of fatigue, frayed nerves and family tension. So I encourage you all to take a moment this month to throw open your literal and figurative windows to soak up the sun and recognize the beauty and gifts that surround us every day – even in the most difficult or stressful times, there is so much to be grateful for. We wish you all a pleasant November and very happy Thanksgiving. Until next month, all my best,
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Big Things In Store For Small Business Saturday By Mayor W.J. “Jim” Lane
On Saturday, November 29, we have the opportunity to celebrate and support Scottsdale’s small businesses for Small Business Saturday…a national push to encourage MAYOR City of Scottsdale people to “shop small.” Sometimes it may be easier to shop in the big box 480.312.3111 www.scottsdaleaz.gov stores or from the comfort of your home computer – and that’s okay. But on Saturday the 29th, we remember that small businesses – locally owned and operated – don’t just sell the things we want to buy, they also support our local economy. Here are the facts:
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• According to Local First Arizona, for every $100 spent at a locally owned business, $73 stays in the local economy and only $27 leaves. Comparatively, only $43 of every $100 spent at a non-locally owned business stays in the local economy.
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• In addition, Local First Arizona reports that when money is spent at locally owned businesses, that money is re-circulated and creates up to 75 percent more tax revenue to the community and state. • Dollars spent locally generate sales tax that supports services our residents count on – like police and fire protection, transportation, recreation programs and libraries. All of those statistics are good reasons to shop local – but I have an even better one. Local businesses provide variety, quality and customer service that just can’t be beat ... and these are your neighbors! See for yourself. Check out our Small Business Saturday event, hosted by the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce, Artisan Markets and the city, on November 29. Just head to Downtown Scottsdale’s Waterfront and 5th Avenue areas from 10am-7pm for a family fun event featuring a sidewalk sale, carolers, Santa, free gift wrapping, merchant discounts and more. Go do your part to support our local economy – Shop Small Business Saturday.
Goodguys Returns To WestWorld The Goodguys 17th Southwest Nationals is a giant vintage automotive festival featuring over 3,000 hot rods, customs, classics, street rods, muscle cars and trick trucks through 1972 vintage. In addition to the car show, the event will include manufacturer and vendor exhibits, a bountiful swap meet and cars-for-sale area, special “themed” parking areas, Goodguys Autocross (to test vehicle agility and performance), Goodguys “Top 12” Champions Arena, model car show, kids face painting and lots of fun for the entire family. The event runs November 14-16 at WestWorld of Scottsdale. On Sunday, November 16, the event will feature the All American Sunday, open to all years American made and powered vehicles. Registration for the All American Sunday will be held at WestWorld and will open at 7am on the 16th. WestWorld of Scottsdale is located at 16601 West Pima Road. General admission is $20 per day, $6 for children (age seven to 12). There is a $5 parking fee. For more information, visit www.good-guys.com.
Foodie Faire At Kierland Arizona Friends of Foster Care Children (AFFCF) is hosting its annual AFFCF Foster Care Foodie Faire Sunday, November 23, from 12-3pm at the Kierland Commons, 15205 North Kierland Boulevard in Scottsdale. “The Foodie Faire is a delicious way to help AFFCF raise much needed funds for foster care children and families. The community support we have experienced in the past few years has been tremendous and we’re looking forward to a well attended and dynamic event,” says AFFCF executive director Kris Jacober. The Foodie Faire is a gourmet picnic on wheels featuring the finest in food truck cuisine along with children’s activities, entertainment and a silent auction. Guests will choose items
from nine gourmet food trucks and a dessert truck. Food trucks include Sweet Magnolia Smokehouse, Emerson Fry Bread, Mama Toledo’s Pie Truck, One Eighty Q, Aji Mobile Foods, Buzz-n-Beez Good Food, Paletas Betty, The Roasted Shallot, Chef Wade’s Bistro on Wheels and Grilled Addiction. The Bucket Baker Trio will provide live music throughout the day. Children’s activities include arts and crafts and other games. Tickets are on sale now at https://fs25.formsite.com/AFFCF/ FoodieFaire2014/index.html and cost $35, which includes four food tickets and two drink tickets. Additional food tickets can be purchased at the event for $8 each and drink tickets are $2 each. For additional information, visit www.affcf.org.
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Local entrepreneurs Rod and Deb Wistrom have taken over as franchise owners of North Scottsdale’s PostNet at the Summit. In addition to the Scottsdale center, the husband-and-wife team have owned a PostNet in Phoenix for the past two years. The Wistroms live in nearby Cave Creek. PostNet at the Summit provides design, print, shipping, including crating and mailbox rental services all under one roof, catering to small-business owners, employees who work from home and busy consumers in the area. PostNet offers a number of digital printing, document finishing and professional packaging services as well as freedom of choice for the customer as an authorized shipping outlet for FedEx, UPS, DHL and the U.S. Postal Service. The Wistroms and the staff take a consultative approach to marketing, working closely with each client to identify their objectives, build upon their ideas and develop the best solutions to meet their needs. This includes everything from designing and printing custom invitations or signage for an important company event to helping create a brand image for a new or existing business looking to re-invent itself. “We are excited to now be a part of the Scottsdale community, helping to fill the void for convenient design, print and shipping services that are essential to the success of start-ups and existing small businesses,” says Deb Wistrom. “It’s rewarding to know we are contributing to the economic prosperity in the local community by supporting entrepreneurship.” Located at 32531 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 105, PostNet at the Summit is open from 8am-6pm Monday through Friday and from 10am-2pm on Saturday. For more information, visit www.postnet. com/az135 or call 480.488.9972.
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New Wine Shop And Tasting Room The Lawrence Dunham Vineyards Wine Gallery tasting room and shop is set to open November 1. Set in a redeveloped ranch house at the crossing of Goldwater Boulevard and First Street in Downtown Scottsdale, the space will accommodate up to 50 patrons for tasting. A welcoming front patio equipped with lounge-friendly furniture and custom light fixtures offers an airy entrance to the wine gallery’s interior. Wines are available by the glass or bottle will perfectly pair with a seasonal menu of little bites. Since their first harvest in the heart of Arizona wine country in 2009, winemaker, grower and co-owner Curt Dunham and co-owner Peggy Fiandaca have perfected their craft earning high marks from Wine Spectator and continuous praise from local and national aficionados alike. This new venture brings an artful taste of their Southeastern Arizona-based winery and vineyard to the Valley. For more information, visit www.ldvwinegallery.com or www.lawrence dunhamvineyards.com.
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Enjoy autumn and all it has to offer at On The Edge Gallery during the Fall for the Arts ArtWalk and Weekend. The Fall for the Arts Artwalk and Weekend kicks off on Thursday evening, November 13. On The Edge Gallery is open from 10am-9pm on Thursday, with Fall for the Arts ArtWalk festivities beginning at 6pm. During Thursday’s ArtWalk and continuing through the weekend, On The Edge Gallery will be having a Gold Label Sale. A select group of artists will be offering their work at sale prices, in addition to a weekend-long sidewalk sale complete with demonstrating artists. The gallery is located at 7050 East 5th Avenue Scottsdale. For more information, call 480.265.8991 or visit www.ontheedgegallery.com.
The 21st Annual ArtFest of Scottsdale will be held at Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza November 22-23. The event features 180 juried artists and craftspeople from across the nation, continuous live music, international foods, family area featuring hands-on art activities and creative challenges for children. “Book Street” will feature Arizona authors. The free event runs from 10am5pm. Civic Center Plaza is located at 7380 East 2nd Street in Scottsdale. For more information, call 480.968.5353 or visit www.888artfest.com.
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McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park will celebrate and honor the country and the people who serve it on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11. The free event, which runs from 3-4:30pm, will include dignitaries, guest speakers and live performances. For information, call 480.312.2312 or www.therailroadpark.com.
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La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church will sponsor its first car show from 9am-12pm Saturday, November 15, at the church, 6300 East Bell Road, Scottsdale. The community is invited to bring collectible cars or motorcycles to show. Registration and admission are both free. For more information, or to register, go to www.lacasadecristo. com, call the church office at 480.948.1234, or e-mail Jack Harris, jfh2397@gmail.com.
The Grand Canyon Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will hold a luncheon meeting Saturday, November 1, at Chaparral Suites, 5001 North Scottsdale Road. Doors open at 11am. The program will be “Women in Combat,” presented by (Ret. Lt. Col.) Wendy Rogers, candidate for the U.S. Congress, Arizona Congressional District 9. Rogers was the first woman pilot to fly fighter jets off aircraft carriers. Guests are welcome. For reservations, contact Regent Kathy Shields at 602.820.5427 or via e-mail at dargrandcanyon@gmail.com.
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Vintage & Handmade Festival The Big Heap Vintage and Handmade Festival, a juried vintage and handmade goods affair, is adding a new feature this year with an eye toward vintage and handmade fashion. In addition to the regular line up of fashion vendors alongside industrial, retro, upcycled and antique goods for the home and garden, The Big Heap is keeping the lights on opening night on fashion row for a special meet-and-greet cocktail party to benefit the Pay it Artward (PIA) program. PIA raises funds so chosen artists can create pieces of functional art for public spaces. Admission for the 5-7pm cocktail party is $5 at the gate. Spend an evening meeting and mingling with other like-minded fashionistas, stylists, artists and
designers. A no-host bar will be available serving beer, wine and a signature Big Heap cocktail. Saturday, November 22, as the fashion experts flaunt their flair in hourly parades throughout the festival, emceed by the “Hip Historian” Marshall Shore. Present will be everything from glam rock to vintage and modern mixes by Mitch Phillips of Rare Scarf, head-to-toe vintage by Jenny Kuller of Redhead Sadie, kids rockabilly by Bella and Bruiser and other fashion designers shaping trends throughout the Valley. The Big Heap runs November 21-23 at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale; 9am-4pm Friday and Saturday, 9am-3pm Sunday. Visit www.thebigheap.com for more details.
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Western Territory Company at el Pedregal announced a partnership with J&M Custom Boots, a family-owned custom boot company in Sunland Park, New Mexico. All of their boots are custom made, one pair at a time by Marcos and his father, Juan Cruz. Juan has been hand making boots since 1950. One of their creations was featured in the August issue of Cowboys and Indians magazine. They are proud of the fact that their boots are all made in the USA. They specialize in domestic and exotic leathers and guarantee quality and fit to customer’s satisfaction. Western Territory Company has a wide selection of western fashion for both men and women. They also specialize in one-of-a-kind gemstone jewelry designed by the owners and their son makes textile art wall hangings and sculpted rugs. Western Territory Company at el Pedregal is located at 34505 North Scottsdale Road. For additional information, call 760.774.2746 or visit www.westernterritorycompany.com.
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NSUMC Presents The Music Man North Scottsdale United Methodist Church (NSUMC) invites the community to the Broadway musical The Music Man Saturday, November 15, at 7pm and Sunday, November 16, at 6pm. Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased through the NSUMC office. This show is one of Broadway’s classic musicals featuring great songs such as “76 Trombones,” “Goodnight My Someone” and “Till There Was You.” The NSUMC performances will feature a cast of 33 actors and actresses; including seven children. The performances will be held in their 600 seat sanctuary, which includes state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems. North Scottsdale United Methodist Church is located at 11735 North Scottsdale Road. For information, call 480.948.0529 or visit www.nsumc.com.
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The 10th Annual Veterans’ Appreciation Vintage Car Show will be held Saturday, November 8, beginning at 8:30am in the Paradise Valley Town Hall parking lot. The event is open to all pre-1975 classic, sports and special interest automobiles. All proceeds from the event will benefit Arizona veterans’ organizations. Learn more at http://paradisevalleyaz.gov.
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This Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, Butterfly Wonderland celebrates veterans with a special offer all day long. From 9am-5pm veterans, (with proof of identification) will receive free admission. Veterans and their guests will enjoy the 3-D theatre, the Chrysalis Emergence Gallery and the Rainforest Conservatory where 2,000 to 3,000 thousand butterflies from around the world fly freely and the new Discovery Education Carts that are available for visitors to explore, touch and learn. Continuing their indoor experience and learning more about nature’s wonders is the Live Ant Colony with 360-degree viewing to follow the ants to different environments and the Honey Bee Extravaganza featuring a series of beehives, protected by glass, that allow an unimpeded view as the bees produce honey and go about their daily activities. The “Rivers of the Amazon” large freshwater aquariums house creatures from the Amazon and other habitats. Through 10-foot picture windows, veterans and their guests can also view exotic fish or have hands on experiences with the stingray touch tank. Butterfly Wonderland is located at 9500 East Via de Ventura in Scottsdale. For more information, call 480.800.3000 or visit www.butterflywonderland.com.
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Scottsdale Ranks In Top Ten “Smartest” Suburbs According to the Movoto Real Estate Blog’s (www.movoto.com) latest analysis, Scottsdale ranks as the number seven smartest suburb in America. The website says, “This suburb of Phoenix may be known for its affluence and luxury, but more than all of that, it is known for its art scene. Case in point: it has the 14th most museums per capita out of all of the suburbs we looked at. It’s also a good place to educate your children. It earned a 10 out of 10 for test scores, plus 94 percent of high school students in this city graduated with a diploma.” Movoto collected data for 109 different suburbs using business listings, Greatschools.org, and the U.S. Census American Community Survey. Then, they ranked them from one to 109 in the following criteria: colleges and universities per capita; public libraries per capita; museums per capita; percentage of students with bachelor’s degrees or higher; high school graduation rate; and GreatSchools.org rating (based on test scores for the area). Movoto considered any large population center near one of the nation’s 50 largest cities, but also factored in whether or not the place was called a suburb on Wikipedia, in the list of inner-ring suburbs or in any official capacity.
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Have A Sunny Holiday Visit At Sanctuary Those keen to skip the chaos of “tis the season” need look no further than the award-winning Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain, with mountain views that are serious competition for snow covered peaks, with a host of options for holiday revelry. Sanctuary will offer two ways to enjoy Thanksgiving on November 27 (reservations required): A Holiday Buffet in The Views ballroom (11am-4pm), complete with
Holiday packages at Sanctuary carry into the New Year and are an easy, sunny choice this season. Sanctuary stylists will deck the halls of its private estates for the Home for the Holidays package. The resort’s collection of spectacular homes offers ample room for large families and stress-free entertaining. Guests will enjoy festive decorations, a $250 resort credit for dining or spa and a welcome basket filled with seasonal
live entertainment, will feature action and carving stations along with a variety of Thanksgiving desserts. The buffet is $55 per adult and $20 for children ages six thru 12, plus tax and gratuity. Thanksgiving Dinner at elements (12-9pm) will be a four-course new American prix-fixe feast. Beginnings include savory fall flavors, special entrée selections including Traditional Turkey Dinner with all the fixings and more, with elevated dessert including delectable goodies. Dinner is $75 per adult and $25 for children ages six thru 12, plus tax and gratuity.
goodies. Available November 16 – January 8, rates start at $1,500 per night, based on a two night minimum. Sanctuary’s guests can escape with Holiday in Paradise (Valley). The holiday special offers 15 percent off rates November 15 – January 10 based on a three night minimum. It’s a great excuse to enjoy superb dining at elements restaurant and jade bar, or kick-start a New Year’s resolution at the Sanctuary Spa. For more information and reservations, please call 480.607.2300 or visit www.sanctuaryaz.com.
MAYOR STANTON WRITES... By Mayor Greg Stanton
The Sixth Annual Tour De Coops, a self-guided tour of the Valley’s most unique and funky chicken coops, is scheduled Saturday, November 8, 10am4pm, throughout the metro area. Up to 25 chicken coops will be on the tour after extensive vetting by a Valley Permaculture Alliance selection committee to ensure appropriate zoning and permitting, responsible ownership, safety for both animals and the touring public, design elements and healthy chickens, among other criteria. Owners share coop design tips, chicken-keeping secrets, other sustainable practices with more than 1,000 greenminded visitors. Valley Permaculture Alliance offers several classes in responsible chicken coop education, operation and maintenance. Tour de Coops isn’t simply about keeping backyard chickens, but about sustainable and creative living and responsible ownership. To understand, discuss and promote sustainable living in the Valley and urban desert southwest. The cost is $20 in advance; $30 day of the event. Children under five are free. Tickets are required for admission to each coop location. Location maps will be provided. The event is sponsored and organized by Valley Permaculture Alliance, a 501(c)3 nonprofit educational organization whose mission is to inspire sustainable urban living in the desert southwest. Valley Permaculture Alliance received the 2011 Valley Forward Crescordia Award in Environmental Education. For more information, call 602.325.1230 or visit www.vpaaz.org.
Fifth Annual Festival of the Arts The fifth annual Herberger Theater Festival of the Arts returns to Downtown Phoenix Saturday, November 1, 11:30am-5pm at the Herberger Theater Center Plaza, 222 East Monroe Street. To commemorate Herberger’s 25th anniversary, this year’s theme is Let’s Go Retro – 80s Style. The Festival of the Arts is a diverse, familyfriendly event that celebrates the arts and the community with live music, theater and dance performances, great food, children’s activities, rescued pet adoptions, film shorts, tequila tasting and more. Admission is $5, free for children 12 and under, and (with ID) active military/veterans.police, fire and emergency medical personnel. Live performances by Nick Heward & The Elements, Phoenix Boys W.A.S. INC. and Take Cover will take place on the outdoor stage. Performances inside on three theater stages include ballet, Mexican folk dance, mariachi, Japanese Taiko drumming, American tribal-style belly dance, Indian classical dance and fusion, aerial arts, Flamenco, storytelling, tap, spoken word, contemporary hip hop fusion, jazz, modern dance, operatic repertoire, acoustic percussion and more.
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Rebuilding our relationship with Mexico is critical to building a strong, trade-focused economy in Phoenix. That’s why in October we officially opened the doors to the Arizona State Trade and Investment Office in Mexico City. This achievement took two MAYOR years of hard work, but we went City of Phoenix about it the right way: by bringing 602.262.7111 in regional and statewide partners www.phoenix.gov to make our effort as successful as possible. Along with the City of Phoenix, stakeholders in this office are the Arizona Commerce Authority, Maricopa Association of Governments, the City of Tucson and Visit Phoenix. More than ever, Arizonans understand that strengthening trade ties with Mexico isn’t just important – it’s a crucial next step to preparing our state to compete in the 21st century. Our permanent presence in Mexico is a move in the right direction and will be a valuable resource for local small- and mid-sized businesses looking to sell their products internationally. The City of Phoenix will be a partner with these businesses by working with them as they get ready to export goods and services. The trade office also sends a clear message that Arizona is welcoming and ready to do business. That’s a message we have to continue to drive home because in many ways we’re still making up for lost ground. From 2007 to 2012, Arizona was the only state in the country to see its exports fall. We must reverse that trend, and we’re better positioned than ever to do so. This was my ninth trade mission south of the border – and I’ll keep going because I know how important face-to-face meetings with business leaders and government officials are to putting our relationships and trade efforts back on track. The nearly 70 Arizona business and civic leaders who traveled with me know this too. Our work is already paying off: last year, Arizona’s exports to Mexico grew by 12 percent. But we can’t be satisfied with modest growth. I’m committed to increasing those numbers even more – we won’t let Phoenix fall behind. This was an important moment, but it’s hardly the end of our effort. We will work every day – with our partners locally and globally – to build an innovationbased, trade-focused economy that works for every Phoenix family.
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The free children’s activities area will feature craft projects and face painting. Guests are welcome to have fun with the theme and dress to impress – 80s style (no full face masks allowed). Costume contests planned for children and adults. Free parking provided by the Arizona Center (Fillmore, just west of 5th Street.) For additional information, visit www.herbergertheater.org.
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City of Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton and Phoenix Center for the Arts presents the Mayor’s Arts Awards, November 21 from 7-9pm. Tickets cost $75 and are available for purchase at the Phoenix Center for the Arts box office or by calling 602.254.3100. Art lovers and communityminded individuals can reserve their spot in this interactive arts experience and show their support for Phoenix Center for the Arts. The event will serve as the Center’s signature fundraiser and enable the Center to continue providing vital arts and education opportunities for the Phoenix community year round. Bucking the traditional gala format, the Mayor’s Arts Awards event
will feature an interactive tour of the facility, featuring live performances in nearly every artistic medium, one of a kind raffle prizes and the Mayor himself, presenting awards to this year’s deserving honorees. This year’s event will feature a brand new Honorary Artist award to the list of commendations – Visual Arts, Theatre, Music, Dance, Public Art and Creative Writing. The Honorary Artist award will be given to a community member who has demonstrated leadership by finding creative solutions for the arts in the City of Phoenix. Phoenix Center for the Arts is located at 1202 North 3rd Street. For more information, call 602.254.3100 or visit www.phoenixcenterforthearts.org.
Artists League Art Exhibition The Northeast Valley Artists League presents its Fifth Annual Fall Art Show and Sale November 21-23 at the North Mountain Visitor Center (12950 North 7th Street Phoenix). The show begins Friday the 21st at 4-8pm with refreshments and live music by John and Bella Smith. Saturday hours are 8am-4pm and Sunday 8am-1pm. With 25 participating artists in the league there will be many styles and mediums to be seen. The show will be judged by an independent artist prior to the opening. Admission is free and sales support the North Mountain Visitors Center. For information, contact Pam Sullivan at scottspam4@gmail.com.
Phoenix-based Misha Mendicino of Misha Mendicino Designs, the latest in boho chic resort couture with a passion for elephant conservation, has been awarded the coveted title of Emerging Designer of the Year. After four months of fashion boot camp, social media contests, runway shows and judges’ votes, Phoenix Fashion Week (www.phoenixfashionweek. com) chose Mendicino as the designer to watch, awarding her a prize package valued at over $10,000 to continue her fashions and spread her philanthropic message. Partnering with the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, a non-profit organization aimed at the preservation and protection of wildlife with an emphasis on elephant conservation, gives Mendicino that extra motivation to share her line and Boho Bunnie, photo by Justin Zangerle vision with others. Through this massive fashion win this weekend, Mendicino now has a bigger platform to showcase her impeccable designs while shedding light on the severity of these wildlife issues before it is too late. For more information, visit www.mishamendicinodesigns.com.
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Misha Mendicino Wins Emerging Designer Of The Year at 2014 Phoenix Fashion Week
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Mexican Grill Now Offers Lunch Leñero Mexican Grill, which serves authentic Northern Mexican cuisine grilled over applewood directly from the family orchards in Mexico, is now offering lunch. The ranches and orchards of Northern Chihuahua are the inspiration for owner and chef Daniel Ochoa, as he prepares his authentic Vaquero style cuisine. The meats are grilled over apple and pecan wood brought directly from the family’s land in Mexico. Chef Ochoa focuses on simple techniques and a passion for freshness. Lunch is now offered MondayFriday from 11am-3pm. Leñero Mexican Grill is located at 2827 East Bell Road in Phoenix. For more information, call 602.923.1179 or visit www.leneromexicangrill.com.
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Dog Service Companies Join Forces
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Villa La Paws Pet Resort & Spa, a Phoenix-based, dog daycare, boarding and grooming facility and AZ Dog Sports, a premier dog training facility, have formed a unique partnership to bring a more comprehensive set of services to pet owners. Villa La Paws will now offer AZ Dog Sports dog-training services at each of its three Valley locations in Glendale, Phoenix and Scottsdale. Training classes will include obedience, behavior, agility and sports all taught by AZ Dog sports experienced trainers, many of whom have 20 or more years of experience in their field. “We couldn’t think of a better partner to join forces with to offer premium dog daycare and training in a single location,” says Villa La Paws president Tom Murray. “Now pet parents can take advantage of the socialization their dogs get while at Villa La Paws daycare or boarding, and further reinforce good dog behavior through AZ Dog Sports curriculum.” “Having been a part of the dog agility and training community for almost 10 years, I was thrilled to find a company that complemented our goal to further enrich pet care services in Arizona,” says Layne Kizler, owner of AZ Dog Sports. For more information and for pricing, visit www.villalapaws.com or www.azdogsports.com.
Shemer Art Center and Museum will host Sunday at Shemer November 2 from 10am-5pm. Spend the day at Shemer and enjoy an art festival featuring more than 40 artists booths, arts and cultural organizations, demonstrating artists, a silent auction, entertainment, food and children’s activities. In collaboration with Art Renaissance, Shemer is also offering monthly art lectures on great artists. The presentations are given by Michel Sarda. In November, the featured artist will be Salvador Dali. Plan to attend on Thursday, November 13, from 6-7:30pm. Refreshments will be served. Shemer Art Center is located at 5005 East Camelback Road in Phoenix. For information, call 602.262.4727 or visit www.shemerartcenter.org.
MRG Marketing & Management Inc., Southwest franchisees for Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, continues to expand in Arizona. The newest North Valley location will open October 24. The new restaurant is located on the corners of Tatum Boulevard and Cactus Road near the Paradise Valley Mall. Raising Cane’s restaurants, known for its quality chicken finger meals, is one of the nation’s fastest growing restaurants and is identified as an industry leader in supporting each community they serve. The new Raising Cane’s restaurant will mark the seventh restaurant in the Valley since 2011, and the grand opening ceremony will include a check presentation to Valley of the Sun United Way to enhance local community efforts. “Expanding in the North Valley is an exciting venture for everyone at MRG,” says Joe Micatrotto Jr., CEO and partner of MRG Marketing & Management Inc. “As we open new locations, our hope is to not only create ‘Caniacs’ Valley wide, but also provide local communities with new job opportunities and increase charitable outreach efforts.” For additional information, visit www.ilovecanes.com.
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Raising Cane’s Expands In North Valley
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Greetings From The Executive Director Guy L. Erickson, North Phoenix Chamber of Commerce You certainly know how to make the new guy feel at home! I’d like to thank the great many of you who took time to reach out to congratulate and welcome me as your new executive director. I’m excited to take on this position as I believe I have all the tools required to make the North Phoenix Chamber of Commerce the premier organization local businesses want to be a part of. I have sat in your chairs as a small business owner and I understand what you go through each day to make your business grow and prosper. I believe the Chamber should be a resource to find answers to problems you encounter, offer you educational opportunities on new technologies so your business can keep pace with your competition and host events for you to meet other business owners to commiserate and share success stories with. I will be attending your events, contacting you personally to see how things are going and picking your brains for ideas and suggestions on what the Chamber can do to assist your business. I look forward to meeting you.
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Networking Opportunities With NPCC
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North Valley business men and women will enjoy making valuable connections at North Phoenix Chamber of Commerce events. Chamber members cover a broad cross section of industries and range from sole proprietors to major corporations. Its goal is to unite the people and spheres of influence in commerce, industry, education, philanthropy and the professions to work together for the development of the Greater North Phoenix area. The North Phoenix Chamber of Commerce will host four opportunities for members and guests to connect with area business owners and community leaders this month. The AM Networking with NPCC breakfast will be held from 7-9am Tuesday, November 4, location to be determined. The Business Resource & Networking Luncheon will be held Tuesday, November 11 at Moon Valley Country Club, 151 West Moon Valley Drive in Phoenix. The November Mix & Mingle event will be held Thursday, November 20, at North Mountain Brewing Company, 522 East Dunlap Avenue in Phoenix. The Business Networking Luncheon will be held Tuesday, November 25 at Salute Ristorante Italiano, 13216 North 7th Street in Phoenix. Learn more at w w w. n o r t h p h o e n i x chamber.com.
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Daisy Mountain Veterans Parade
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The 10th Annual Daisy Mountain Veterans (DMV) Parade will be held Saturday, November 8, in Anthem. This year, the DMV organization has chosen to honor our Vietnam combat veterans. The parade will step off promptly at 10am from King Drive just south of Boulder Creek High School. The line of march will be north on Gavilan Peak Parkway, turning east on Anthem Way, then south on Freedom Way to conclude at the Anthem Community Center. Serving as Honorary Grand Marshals will be 48 combat veterans of the Vietnam War, including five women. New participants this year will be the Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics Drum Line, the APS Clowns, the Arizona Precision Motorcycle Drill Team, the Granite Mountain Riders, the Justice League of AZ Super Heroes, MCSO Explorer Post #2502, the Northern Arizona All Airborne 82nd
Airborne Division Association, Shawnee Lady Equestrian Unit and Western Vehicle & AZ John Anderson Wayne. Returning units include the El Zaribah Shriners, the Sun City Poms, Smokey the Bear, the Wells Fargo Stage Coach, Boulder Creek High School Band, the Arizona Rough Riders, the Daisy Mountain Fire Department Honor Guard, the USS Arizona Memorial Replica, the 3rd Marine Division Association, the Iwo Jima Memorial Float and numerous military, civic and business groups. The DMV will once again participate with the U.S. Marine Corps in its Toys for Tots program. Prior to the parade, new unwrapped gifts will be accepted at a number of locations as well as along the parade route the day of the parade. For additional information, call 623.742.6050 or visit www.daisymtnvets.org or www.onlineatanthem.com.
Flair Art Show The public is invited to do their holiday shopping at the annual Flair Art Show held at the Anthem Country Club, Persimmon Club House, in Anthem November 14-16. The free event will offer original artwork painted in oils, acrylics and watercolors, as well as prints, giclĂŠes and greeting cards. There will be a raffle of three works of art. Tickets will be sold during the show and drawing will be held at 3pm on Sunday the 16th. The art show runs from 12-9pm Friday, 9am-9pm Saturday and 9am-4pm Sunday. A cash wine bar and reception will be held Saturday from 6-9pm. There is easy access into Anthem Country Club off I-17, Exit 229, Anthem Way. Turn east and continue to the first Country Club manned entrance on left. Mention Flair Art Show to the guard who will provide directions to the show.
Thirteen Anthem youth have been selected to serve on the inaugural Anthem Youth Advisory Council (AYAC) after an in-depth application and interview process. The students will officially begin their roles November 1. Those selected include Kylie Pennell, Davis Noble, Avery Linder, Sophia Palenque, Ryan Norcia, Mallory Vivola, Joseph Poznecki, Megan O’Reilly, Aidan McGirr, Lily Woods, Hunter White, Courtney Jones and Alexandria Razo. AYAC was formed as an initiative of the ACC Board of Directors under the advisement of directors Rob Linder and Ryan Halleran, along with ACC Community executive officer Jenna Kollings. The students span seventh through 12th grades and represent several local schools. During their term with AYAC, the students will attend monthly meetings, assist with special events and programs, engage other youth through their leadership and ideas and serve as positive role models as Anthem community members. “This program really gives youth a voice on local community projects and issues, and we look forward to their input and new insights on how to benefit Anthem,” Kollings says. For more about AYAC, visit www.onlineatanthem.com/ayac.
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Anthem Turkey Trot
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The 12th Annual Anthem Turkey Trot kicks off at 8:30am at the Anthem Community Center November 27. The 10K run, 5K run/walk and kid’s dash takes place over a predominantly flat course that winds through the community in the shadow of Daisy Mountain and Gavilan Peak. For more information and registration, visit www.4peaksracing.com.
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Fountain Hills Grape Stomp
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The Great Arizona Grape Stomp, a series of 5K fun runs, offers a fun way to make a tour across Arizona enjoying the fresh air, beautiful, unique landscape and tasting some fabulous wines. The Fountain Hills event will take place November 1, 8am-4pm, at Avenue of the Fountains and benefits the Arizona Wine Growers Association. The cost is $35. For more information, visit www.arizonawine.org.
Festival of Arts & Crafts The 40th Annual Fountain Festival of Arts & Crafts takes place at downtown at the Avenue of the Fountains November 14-16. The Fountain Festival of Arts & Crafts features nearly 500 artisans, food vendors and beer garden. It’s the perfect place to do holiday shopping, purchase art and enjoy good food and live entertainment. Many of the artists at the Fountain Festival offer unique holiday themed ornaments that have become family tradition. Live music, abundant breakfast and lunch selections and shaded seating areas make this a great way to spend the day in Fountain Hills. The free event runs 10am-5pm. For information, call 480.837.1654 or visit www.fountainhillschamber.
Thanksgiving Day Events Get ready for your turkey day feast with the Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run and Fitness Walk November 27. Begin at the Fountain Hills Community Center at 7:30pm. Pre-registered participants receive a commemorative Turkey Trot T-shirt and awards go to top two finishers in various age divisions. The cost is $10-30. For more information, visit www.fh.az.gov/specialevents.aspx. After the Trot, stay and watch the Thanksgiving Day parade. The Fountain Hills Chamber Thanksgiving Day Parade takes place on Saguaro Boulevard. The parade, with up to 75 units includes bands, floats and marching units. The free event begins at 9am. For more information, call 480.837.1654 or visit www.fountainhillschamber.com.
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A Wild West Days Welcome From Mayor Of Cave Creek
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Mama never said I couldn’t grow up to be a cowboy. But growing up in central Pennsylvania on the banks of the Susquehanna River, just a carriage ride from Amish country, certainly limited my chances. Which is why I say, “Thank goodness, for Wild West Days.” One of Cave Creek’s signature events, hosted by the Cave Creek Merchants Association, Wild West Days will be celebrating its 11th renewal October 29 – November 2. Wild West Days gives you the excuse to air out those vintage Wranglers hanging in the closet; those one-time purchased cowboy boots that made you imagine yourself as the lead in Urban Cowboy and to dust off that Stetson that fashions you from silly looking city slicker into western chic, dropdead handsome cowboy. Wild West Days is where Disneyland two-steps with Alice in Wonderland. Wild West Days is the tonic, the cure for apathy, boredom or losing a horse race by a nose. The event is five days of unbridled fun, frivolity and family entertainment. Beginning with a pure horse parade (as in non-motorized) and cattle drive on Saturday, November 1, to mutton bustin’ (for kids) to bull riding (for big kids), to selection of Miss Wild West Days, to poker runs and horse and rodeo activities in the central arena and plenty of live music, there’s something for everyone. Everyone as in the entire family. It is a given that such events like Wild West Days, do not happen because you wish it so. It takes the effort of many volunteers, many hours to bring it about. As a participant/ spectator, you have the easy part: just join in and have fun. With a nod of appreciation, of course, to all the volunteers who made it possible. Mayor Vincent Francia, Town of Cave Creek
11TH ANNUAL WILD WEST DAYS RIDES INTO TOWN The annual Wild West Days extravaganza held in Cave Creek is a premiere destination event celebrating the town’s grand western heritage. Wild West Days is full of family entertainment and it is geared to benefit the Town of Cave Creek and the surrounding Desert Foothills area. The title sponsor is Platinum Homes. With events taking place October 29 – November 2, the festival features non-stop family entertainment of mutton bustin’, music, a non-motorized western parade, various horse-related activities, golf tournament and other festivities, all focused on embracing the importance of keeping the West alive. The special CST Wild West Days section will highlight the many events taking place throughout the event – here are some of the highlights. • Bachelor/Bachelorette Auction at Buffalo Chip Saloon & Steakhouse • Stagecoach Village with live music, vendors, food trucks and more • Family-friendly fun at Frontier Town • Miss Wild West Days Meet & Greet Carnival and Cowgirl Couture Fashion Show at Corner at the Creek • Mutton Bustin’ at Buffalo Chip Saloon & Steakhouse • Miss Wild West Days at Harold’s Corral • Wild West Days Parade through Downtown Cave Creek • Live bull riding and horse-related activities throughout town Each year, the legendary cowboy artist Lance Headlee creates a one-of-a-kind, limited edition art poster for Wild West Days. The 2014 posters will be on sale during the event and the artist will be on hand at Frontier Town Saturday, November 1 from 9am-4pm. Wild West Days is hosted by the Cave Creek Merchants & Events Association. The CCMEA members are composed of individuals residing in the Cave Creek and greater Foothills area. For additional information, visit www.wildwestdayscavecreek.com.
Wild West Days Parade The annual Wild West Days Parade is a true western non-motorized parade. The event, Saturday, November 1, will also honor our service men and women. There will be a gunshot kick-off with Mayor Vincent Francia on Cave Creek Road across from Town Hall at 9am; check-in and staging is 7-8am. The Cartwright Family will serve as the Parade marshal. For parade information, contact Joyce Butts 602.405.8773.
First Annual Bachelor/ Bachelorette Auction
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The first annual Cave Creek Wild West Days Bachelor/Bachelorette Auction kicks off at 7pm, Wednesday, October 29, at Buffalo Chip Saloon & Steakhouse. For $20, guests get in the door and a bidding panel, as well as a drink and appetizer. Half the proceeds of the auction will go to the charities chosen by the contestants and the other half will go to The Cave Creek Merchants Association. Buffalo Chip Saloon & Steakhouse is located at 6811 East Cave Creek Road. For more information, contact Marc Peagler at 602.359.5473 or Kristin 2014 Bachelorette Lori Lancaster Lewis 480.406.8455
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Celebrate Wild West Days In Frontier Town You’ll have to get out of Phoenix and Scottsdale to get a taste of the Old West. One place to do this is Frontier Town, 6245 East Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. The Town of Cave Creek itself is a throw-back to the early frontier days. Before gold miners and cattlemen settled this rustic area in the 1870s, the ancient Hohokam Indians roamed these parts from the about 1050 to about 1400 when these early inhabitants mysteriously left the area. Today, Frontier Town is located in the center of town. Yes, it’s mostly a replica of an Old West town, but the land it sits on carries a rich history and association to those days long past.
Although it’s a bit “touristy,” the flavor and aura still whispers of nostalgia. There is a long history behind the spawning of Frontier Town. Some is fact while some is legend that has evolved for almost 150 years. Here are a few of the Wild West Days events at Frontier Town: • Cave Creek v. Prescott Gunfight – Saturday, November 1; immediately following the Parade • Boy Scout Campfire Cook-off – All day Saturday • Bluegrass Band – Saturday from 10am-2pm at the front-entry • Arts & Crafts – East lot Friday, Saturday and Sunday
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Wild West Days Golf Tournament
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Thursday, October 30, the Wild West Days Golf Tournament will be held at Rancho Mañana Golf Club, 5734 East Rancho Mañana Boulevard. The annual tournament, sponsored by Walmart, offers the chance to win a new Silverado courtesy of Van Chevrolet of Scottsdale. Check-in is 11:30am with a 12:30pm shotgun start. The cost is $125 for individuals and $500 for foursomes. Non-golfing dinner guests may also attend for a fee. Dinner, drinks, awards ceremony, raffle and silent and live auctions will follow the tournament at Harold’s Corral, 6895 East Cave Creek Road. For more information, contact Patty Pollnow at 480.204.0140 or visit www. wildwestdayscavecreek.com.
Life On The Cartwright Ranch By Dottie Cartwright Bird
Life on the Cartwright Ranch is difficult to put it into a few paragraphs. We lived in Central Phoenix while in school and lived at the ranch on weekends, holidays and all summer long. We had two creeks to swim in. Bronco Creek ran behind the bunk house, there was a big rock faced slide that would dump us into the creek. What a way to destroy a pair of jeans. Cave Creek Wash ran behind the main house and we also had a spring-fed tank with a dock. My brother Allen loved to play baseball, so he set up a baseball diamond in the field near the bunk house. I loved the times I could ride horses with my dad and the cowboys. At the end of the day’s ride, the cowboys (and horses) were most anxious to get back to headquarters. There was no holding back my horse so the ride back was rather fast. I was introduced to Rocky Mountain Oysters when I was very young. They were cooked in the camp fire and were so tasty! It was many years before I finally figured out why the cowboys were laughing when my brothers and I would fight over who would get the last one. My mother and father enjoyed reading the Sunday paper. Our Uncle Ted would fly from Phoenix and drop the paper in the field next to the corral. Uncle Ted would tie on a treat so that one of us kids would retrieve the paper for Mom and Dad. I want to give a big thank you to all of those who keep the history of Ranching, mining and the Town of Cave Creek alive. Special thanks to the Cave Creek Museum, Cartwright’s Restaurant and Johnny Ringo, Carefree Adventures.
Platinum Homes is a premier designer/builder of luxury custom homes in North Scottsdale and the Phoenix area. Using a variety of architects, Platinum is able to offer every design style and help owners with the unique process of design, approvals and budgeting. Upon construction, the focus is on a great process, strong and professional communication and highest quality. The combined effort of design and construction provides a great value and fantastic home for customers. Platinum Homes has built most of its projects in North Scottsdale and about 75 homes in Desert Mountain. Platinum Homes also provides remodeling, addition and renovation services. Our remodeling division offers transparent costing and a high level of coordination and organization. In addition, Platinum Home Care services offers ongoing maintenance and departure/arrival services, as well as a wide array of other “concierge” services to over 80 home owners, with a fast growth rate in this service. For more information, visit www.platinum-homes.net.
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The Cartwright Family will serve as the 2014 Parade Marshal.
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Family Fun At: Stagecoach Village will offer a number of ways to entertain Wild West Days attendees with its Family Fun Zone, live entertainment, gala and other events. Events are as follows:
Friday, October 31 – Wild West Gala Enjoy the outdoor desert setting as the sounds of The Cowboy UP! band fills the air while Grilled Addiction caters a savory buffet dinner at Stagecoach Village’s inaugural Gala during Wild West Days from 6-10pm. Beer and wine will be available at the cash bar and dancing will be led by Robert Blair of Ambiant Dance. The cost is $55 per person and $100 per couple. For questions, call Terri Harris at 480.200.2844.
Saturday, November 1 Live western music and entertainment, vendors, food trucks, blow up jumpies for kids and Kid Zone featuring Desert Dwellers Trackless Train Rides, 10am-5pm; live entertainment by The OK Chorale Cowboy Trio, 10am-1pm; live entertainment by The Rusty Pistols from Prescott, 2-5pm.
Sunday, November 2 Live western music and entertainment, vendors, food trucks, blow up jumpies for kids and Kid Zone Featuring Desert Dwellers Trackless Train Rides, 10am-3pm; live entertainment by Pioneer Pepper and the Sunset Pioneers, 10am-3pm
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Stagecoach Village is located at 7100 East Cave Creek Road. For questions, call Terri Harris at 480.200.2844 or visit www.stagecoachvillageaz.com.
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Ms.Wild West Days To Be Crowned True cowgirls will be competing once again for the title of Ms. Wild West Days Saturday, November 1, at Harold’s Corral in Cave Creek. Ms. Wild West Days is a symbol of the Town and the Cave Creek attitude, and represents the Wild West on her own terms and in her own way. Each entrant will be interviewed and asked a series of questions to give them an opportunity to share their views and their western lifestyle. Entrants will be judged individually by a panel of distinguished men and women, including Cave Creek’s Mayor Vincent Francia and founder of Wild West Days, Johnny Ringo. The winner of Miss Wild Days will be crowned with the Miss Wild West Days crown and sash, in addition to winning cash and prizes worth up to $500. Come watch and cheer the ladies on in this signature event 7pm. For details, call Kristin at 480.406.8455 or Ms. Ellie at 480.209.5259. Residents will have the opportunity to meet the contestants in advance Thursday, October 30, at Corner at the Creek (Cave Creek Road and Schoolhouse Road) from 5:30-9:30pm. Enjoy food, live music and family fun. 2012 winner Amy Roseman and 2013 winner Ms. Ellie
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Mutton Bustin’ For Little One’s
Wild West Days Artist: Lance Headlee
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Calling all little cowpokes age four to seven. Come try your hand at Wild West Days Mutton Bustin’ Saturday, November 1. Check-in/start time is 10:45-11am at the Buffalo Chip Saloon and Steakhouse Arena. Registration is available online at www.wildwestdayscavecreek.com. For additional information, call 602.757.3387.
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Helmets and sheep are provided, and participants will experience climbing in the same chutes the bull riders use, except they will be mounting a big woolly sheep. With an official number pinned to their back and a solid grip on the sheep’s neck, the gate swings open giving them a fun ride experience they will never forget. Parents, make sure to bring your camera. The event is sponsored by Judge Clancy Jayne.
“Wine and Roses” by artist Lance Headlee is the official artwork for this year’s Wild West Days.
Renowned Arizona artist and designer Lance Headlee has created the official artwork of the 11th Annual Wild West Days. Headlee is well-known for his fine art portraying the contemporary cowboy of the Old West in bright and bold colors. Since 2007, Headlee has been the commissioned artist for the annual western event. His notable works now hang in homes and businesses throughout the country. He specializes in commissions for those customers looking for a one-of-a-kind piece. Headlee will be on hand in Frontier Town Saturday, November 1, from 9am-4pm signing Wild West Days 2014 posters, prints and selling originals in a special Wild West Days sale – including the original “Wine and Roses” 48 x 60 acrylic on canvas ($7,500). For more information on Headlee, visit the artist’s website: www.lanceheadlee.com.
MAYOR FRANCIA WRITES... By Mayor Vincent Francia
Shredding Event And Food Bank Benefit The Central Arizona Chapter of Enrolled Agents (CACEA) will hold a shredding event November 8 from 10am-2pm or until truck is full. What to bring: tax returns over seven years old; old mail; anything with a social security number or address on it. In addition, monetary donations will be accepted on behalf of the Foothills Food Bank, which qualify for the Arizona (Working Poor) Tax Credit – receipt will be provided on site – as well as small grocery gift cards, holiday trimmings, personal items, etc. The free event will be held at 37420 North Cave Creek Road in the parking lot of CLS Cycle and Cave Creek Welding. For information about the CACEA, visit www.cacea. org. For information about the Foothills Food Bank, visit www.foothillsfoodbank.com.
In Support Of American Made Goods Custom hat shop leads the way Watson’s Hat Shop will be part of a nationwide event called American Made Matters Day November 19. This is an official day recognized by Congress. The American Made Matters (AMM) organization was started by the CEO of one of the hat factories that Watson’s retails, and all of Watson’s custom hats are 100 percent American made. To celebrate the day, the shop, as an ambassador of the organization, will display American Made Matters banners and other displays, in addition to offering snacks and refreshments. The American Made movement continues to grow, according to AMM founder and president Don Rongione. “Americans are buying more U.S. made products,” says Rongione. “More American and foreign companies are beginning production in the U.S. and companies are returning some or all of their manufacturing to the U.S. Yet many still struggle to compete. Loss of manufacturing means loss of independence, increased product safety concerns, weaker local communities and more citizens in need. We cannot rely on our government for the solution. We take control of our future with each purchase.” Watson’s Hat Shop is located at 6140 East Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. For more information, call 602.419.6436 or visit www.watsonshatshop.com.
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Thanksgiving made its American debut in 1621, an impromptu gathering of recently arrived Pilgrims and native Wampanoag. However, it was not until 200 years later that Thanksgiving was elevated to national holiday status by President Lincoln during the Civil War in 1863. Although Thursday was the marker day and November the month, the MAYOR Town of Cave Creek holiday bounced Thursday around within the month until finally settling on the fourth Thursday. 480.488.1400 www.cavecreek.org Cave Creek has much for which to be thankful. How many communities can say they wake up to the visual splendor and wonder of what we do every day? No resident tires of aviary, daybreak song diversity, the wilder, larger prowl-animals or the breathtaking sunrises/sets and planetarium-like night skies. And that’s just our natural blessings. Cave Creek also has an enviable lifestyle. Rural may be as dated as a Norman Rockwell Saturday Evening Post cover, but it’s alive, thriving and current in Cave Creek. Who didn’t want to be a cowboy/girl when they were a kid? Our horses buck and whinny, our cowboys are real, authentic and when they speak, they do so with a Made in USA drawl. The community has been a haven for artists and musicians since its founding in 1860. The Town inspired then and does so now. This community we call home is unique. We celebrate it. We share it. And on Thanksgiving Day we are grateful. On behalf of the Town Council and staff we wish the best to our citizens and to our neighbors in nearby communities during this Thanksgiving season.
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Fresh Produce and Favorite Food Trucks Corner at the Creek Productions presents the Cave Creek Farmers Market & Food Truck Festival every Thursday from 4-9:30pm at 6424 East Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek. Enjoy locally-grown produce, made-from-scratch prepared foods, local artistry work and sunset dinners from favorite local food trucks. For information, call 480.575.4360 or visit www.corneratthecreek.com.
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New Game In Town A new company has appeared on the scene in Cave Creek and they are turning up the activities and fun dial up. Corner at the Creek Productions has emerged as a major event planning company using the old School property at Cave Creek and School House Road. Starting with its Fourth of July fireworks, food truck extravaganzas to an every Thursday evening Farmers Market Food Truck Festival under the lights. October 25 Wicked, the Zombie Ball Halloween Party and Carnival at Wild West Days October 31 – November 2. It doesn’t stop there. Owner Wayne Helfand has great plans for the property and wants to get the community excited and involved. Stay tuned… the Cave Creek Jazz Festival is coming. To totally understand the magic of the property and events, come to the Thursday evening farmers market. It is like a community bake sale where everyone in the community shows up, all laughing and having a great time, eating, drinking and enjoying everyone’s company and tasting great food and buying wonderful organic local products. The property is special and the events will prove epic for the town and its people. Helfand is out to make Cave Creek a household word putting the town on the map, known throughout the world as a great place to come visit and experience. This is the last bastion of Arizona’s old rural Wild West. Historical, fun and a real town with down home folks, come see for yourself this Thursday evening. For additional information, call 480.575.4360.
Treasure Hunt Auction Recheduled Cave Creek Auctions holds one of its largest auctions of the year, the Cave Creek Treasure Hunt Auction, Saturday, November 22 from 12-5pm in Cave Creek. According to Cave Creek Auction founder John Bettencourt, the Treasure Hunt Auction will feature an exciting array of items including a 1963 big block Corvette convertible, a signed Shaquille O’Neal shoe from his time with the Phoenix Suns, a six-foot-tall bronze of Geronimo, a 1957 Buick Special, authentic automobilia signage, a pair of Muhammad Ali boxing trunks, slot machines, fine art, antiques, three original paintings by renowned Native American artist Kevin Red Star, coins and collectibles, motorcycles, jewelry, gems, antiques, a covered wagon 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 bidding. The auction will be held at Cave Creek Auctions’ headquarters at 6061 East Cave Creek Road. Visit www.cavecreekauction.com for event details or call 480.525.1136 or 602.419.5797.
New Fall Inventory At Spur Cross Trading Post Spur Cross Trading Post of Cave Creek is announcing a new line up of fall inventory of antiques. Chris Anderson has been buying throughout the American Southwest, ramping up an extensive inventory of highly valued Native American pieces. Ten pairs of beaded moccasins are now being displayed – these go back to the early 1900s. Some intricate beadwork from many other tribes is now available for viewing, including a world-class, museum-quality cradle board. Saddles, including a 1920 silver show saddle, are a classy addition. Western and Civil War rifles are on display, and a huge spur and cap gun collection offer a world class afternoon of viewing of quality antiques. Cow hides, Native American rugs and about 100 pots are available for purchase. Don’t forget, Spur Cross also sells great gift and home décor items. Spur Cross Trading Post is located at 6006 East Cave Creek Road. For more information, call 480.488.7809.
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Cave Creek Museum is offering a chance to discover ancient ruins and see a historic stamp mill in action during two November events. A geology hike, “What do Our Rocks Tell Us About the Past Two Billion Years in Cave Creek?” will be held Saturday, November 8 from 1:30-4:30pm. Meet at the Cave Creek Museum, 6140 Skyline Drive in Cave Creek, and then caravan to geological sites selected by Tom McGuire, Earth Science educator and author. In a few locations, participants will walk as much as 100 yards along rocky (dry) washes. Sneakers/running shoes are fine (no sandals) for this easy to moderate hike. Expect uneven rocky ground, but no significant climbing. This is an event for the whole family. No special science background is needed. There will be about 10 stops, all within Cave Creek. A magnifying lens will be handy. Bring water and sunscreen. The cost is $25 per family; reservations are required. The Miner’s Dinner will be held Tuesday, November 11, from 4:308:30pm. Guests will be transported back in time as they dine outside by the Museum’s historic “Golden Reef” Stamp Mill that is believed to date back to 1880. Attendees will have a chance to see the fully operational stamp mill in action – the only operational 10-stamp mill in the state (and the only stamp mill in Maricopa County). Guests will also be able to see a blacksmith at work. A Dutch-oven dinner will be patterned after that of a traditional miner’s fare. Cowboy balladeer Mike Ewing will perform and guests can also bid on silent and live auction items. Stamp Miller demonstrations will be held 4-5pm (free viewing for public). The cost $50 per person. Reservations requested as seating is limited. For details, call 480.488.2764 or visit www.cavecreekmuseum.org.
Foothills Academy College Preparatory is having a day time enrollment open house on Wednesday, November 5 from 8am-12pm located at 7191 East Ashler Hills Drive in Scottsdale. The Foothills Academy Elementary Campus, located at 4720 East Lone Mountain Road in Cave Creek, will also hold an open house the same day and times. This open house is for prospective students and their parents to come and view the school and see the classrooms in action. For details, visit www.foothillsacademy.com.
Lecture Opportunity “End of the Anasazi: the Fall of Chaco Canyon and the Mesa Verde Migrations” is a presentation by Stephen H. Lekson, Ph.D. that outlines what some think of as the disappearance of the prehistoric Anasazi (pre-puebloan) peoples. Lekson is currently University of Colorado, Boulder Curator of Archaeology, Museum of Natural History and Professor of Anthropology. The general Four Corners area time frame are the last two centuries before 1300, the 12th and 13th centuries. The focus of the presentation encompasses the history of Chaco Canyon, Aztec Ruins and Mesa Verde. The events of these centuries culminated in the out-migration of tens of thousands of “Anasazi” or Ancestral Pueblo peoples from the Four Corners area and result in the origins of Pueblos as they exist today. These three areas are deemed culturally important today and can be visited under National Park Service protection: Chaco Culture National Historic Park (NM), Aztec Ruins National Monument (NM), and Mesa Verde National Park (CO). The general public may attend this Arizona Archaeology Society – Desert Foothills Chapter meeting November 12 at no charge. The AAS-DFC meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month, September through May. There are refreshments available and the meeting begins at 7pm, usually ending prior to 9pm. This special engagement is in the Holland Center (Foothills Community Center), 34250 North 60th Street, Building B, Scottsdale. For information, visit www.azarchsoc.org/desertfoothills.
Fundraising Auction For Make-A-Wish Purses for Wishes will be held Friday, November 14, from 5-9pm at Wild West Pawn Shop, 6032 East Cave Creek Road. The silent and live auction of “new to you” purses with 100 percent of proceeds to benefit Make-A-Wish Arizona. The evening will feature music by Bill Dutcher and the Other Brothers, in addition to favorite local food trucks. Wild West Pawn is located at 6032 East Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. For information,call 480.575.0069 or visit www.wildwestpawn.com.
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Janey’s Coffee House & Bodega added Thursday nights to its schedule of live music. The schedule includes Wednesdays 7-9pm; Thursdays through Saturdays 8-10:30pm; Saturday mornings 10am-12pm; and Sunday afternoons 2pm-5pm. Janey’s Coffee House & Bodega is located at 6602 East Cave Creek Road, Suite F, in Cave Creek. For more information, call 480.575.6885 or visit www.janeyscoffeeco.com.
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Let the festivals and events begin! On October 31 through November 2, Carefree will host the first of three Thunderbird Festivals of Fine Art and Wine. This juried show draws visitors from across the country for a selection of over 150 artists. On Tuesday, November 11, please MAYOR join us for our annual Salute to Veterans Town of Carefree at 3pm. This event has become a 480.488.3686 tradition in the Sanderson Lincoln www.carefree.org Pavilion on Easy Street. We welcome all veterans to Carefree to recognize your service to our country. World War I began in August, 1914, and ended on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918 – Armistice Day. The Sonoran Art League Hidden in the Hills tour occurs on the third and fourth weekends in November. Many artists in Carefree are open for this event. The annual Southwestern Festival of Fine Art and Fine Crafts is November 28 through November 30. We expect over 100 exhibitors in our Carefree Desert Garden. And for the long range planners, let me mention the Carefree Christmas Festival December 12-14 and our new free Sunday afternoon concerts in February and March. I invite you to come to Carefree where we have shops, restaurants and festivals for your enjoyment.
Carefree Christmas Is Coming To Town The Seventh Annual Carefree Christmas Festival jingles all the way into Downtown Carefree December 12-14. Residents and visitors alike will enjoy three days and two nights of free holiday festivities and entertainment as the Carefree Desert Gardens on Easy Street turns into an illuminated winter wonderland – revel in 35 tons of real snow, shop the Christmas gift and food market, listen to live music and carolers, bring your pet for the Sunday pet parade, enjoy a Kid’s Zone, take a horse-drawn carriage ride and pay a visit to Santa. “The festival has become one of the most well-attended holiday events in the Valley because it brings out the child in all who attend. It is reminiscent of a traditional Christmastime of years past,” says Jo Gemmill of Carefree. Gemmill is the director and founder of the event. According to Gemmill, the festival relies heavily on generous corporate and small business sponsorships to fund the event. Several important sponsors have signed on this year, including APS who will make possible the Festival’s signature event, Saturday night’s Electric Light Parade. Sanderson Lincoln on Bell Road will present a snow slide and 35 tons of real snow, and local Carefree businessman, Chris Mellon of Chris Mellon & Company, is sponsoring the always popular Kid’s Zone. Discount Tire has also signed on to be a supporter this year, according to Gemmill. For more information, call 480.488.2051 or visit www.carefreechristmasfestival.com.
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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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I never tire looking at a saguaro cactus, that strange and fascinating tree-like plant of the high Sonoran Desert, that is only found in Arizona, Sonora Mexico and a couple of places in California. Visitors to Carefree and Cave Creek love to stand beside them and have their ALLEN NOHRE photos taken. Vermont has its maple trees but we treasure our saguaros. The Latin name for Writer the saguaro cactus is Carnegiea gigantea, which means gigantic candle. For 14 years Kathie and I have wondered and worried about the big, old saguaro in our backyard. We refer to it as “he.” We estimate he’s over 100 years old and stands over 35 feet tall with some arms reaching up to the sky and other arms that strangely twist down toward the ground with an overall leftward lean. We treasure and love him, but after watching him for a few years we began to call him “old stupid” because when he developed more arms on his leaning side, we feared weight and gravity would cause him to crash to the ground. We dreaded and hoped it wouldn’t happen, but it did. Last month, “old stupid” collapsed and busted into many heavy pieces, lying scattered on the ground. Over the years, the saguaro was home to Gila woodpeckers and other birds that built nests inside and raised their families. We felt part of a family and a growing community. Now, when we look in his direction, there is a bare spot where he lived for decades and there is a bare spot in our hearts. I hope he knew how much we enjoyed looking at him and I hope he knew we called him “old stupid” because of our affection for him. Our gigantic candle has gone out and now that he’s gone, he is a reminder of how our soul connection to nature can illuminate and enrich our lives.
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Veterans Day Honor In Carefree The Town of Carefree will host its sixth annual Veterans Day presentation and musical tribute Monday, November 11, from 3-5pm, in the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, located in the Carefree Desert Gardens, 101 Easy Street. The event will feature a mixture of patriotic and military music by Don Morosic and his Main Event Swing Band. Vocalist April Manchester will be returning to the event to sing the “Star Spangled Banner” and “God Bless America.” Special speakers will include veterans of the armed forces, who will share their experiences from the past. By popular request, the finale will once again include the bugle call, “The Last Post” followed by TAPS on dueling bugles. Barbara Hatch, founder of the Veterans Heritage project will be in attendance with her students from Cactus Shadows High School. The Heritage Quilt will be on display. Hatch is the recipient of the 2012 Arizona History Teacher of the Year award
from the State Board of Education and the Copper Sword from the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame, awarded to a civilian who has shown dedication to the military in a significant way. Packages from Home (www.packagesfromhome. org) will also be present at the event to accept items for shipment to troops serving overseas or donations to help with shipping costs. The most-needed items are toothpaste, eye drops, body lotion or hand cream, foot/body powder, T-shirts (M-XL), boxers (M-XL), jelly (16 oz. plastic squeezable), Rice Krispy Treats, canned spaghetti (14-16 oz. size), peanut butter (16 oz.), and drink mix singles, such as powdered drinks. Alternatively, PFH representatives will be on hand to gladly accept any cash donations, since each package costs $12.95 to ship. The Association of the United States Army will have a representative available to assist any veterans with questions. The Carefree Kiwanis Club (www.kiwaniscarefree.org) will be providing light refreshments. For more information, contact the Town of Carefree, at 480.488.3686 or visit www.carefree.org.
The Foothills Caring Corps invites the community to participate in its Fourth Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Mirabel Golf Club in Scottsdale on Monday, November 17. Limited to 120 players, individual registration for the tournament is $350 and includes golf, food and beverages. Registration and breakfast begins at 8:30am, followed by a putting contest open to all competitors. Players have the opportunity to win $10,000 if they make all three putts from 10, 30, and 50 feet. Those that sink the first two distances will square off on the 18th green at the end of the day for the final 50-foot putt. Sponsors and players will participate in a scramble format tournament with a shotgun start at 10am. Other support opportunities and sponsorships with free plays are available. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will follow play, as well as raffle prizes. “Whether you are a golf enthusiast, recreational player or avid golfer, this tournament is for everyone,” says Foothills Caring Corps executive director Debbra Determan. “It is about ensuring we can continue our mission to provide programs and assist the elderly neighbors in our community, as well as have some fun.” Mirabel’s Tom Fazio designed golf course is a highly acclaimed, private facility that will be open to the public for this benefit fundraiser. Mirabel is located at 37100 North Mirabel Club Drive in Scottsdale. For registration or information, call 480.488.1105, or visit www.foothillscaringcorps.com.
Carefree Holiday Bazaar and a Corner Café where shoppers can enjoy breakfast and lunch. Rounding out the event is the Sweets & Treats Shop, overflowing with delicious home-baked goodies. Proceeds from the Holiday Bazaar go directly to projects targeted at making a positive difference in the community. Admission is free and there’s plenty of parking. Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church is located on the northeast corner of Pima and Cave Creek roads in Carefree. For more information, call 602.751.8723 or 480.252.1069.
Desert Foothills Theater (DFT), a division of the Foothills Community Foundation, continues to celebrate its 40th season with the production of Anything Goes, set for November 14-23 on the main stage of Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, 33606 North 60th Street, in North Scottsdale. Directed by Sara Bernstein, this musical farce features singing and tap dancing to a comical plot set to music by the incredible Cole Porter. Aboard the S.S. American are Billy Crocker, a stowaway in love with heiress Hope Harcourt, who in turn is engaged to Lord Evelyn Oakleigh. Nightclub singer and former evangelist Reno Sweeney and Public Enemy #13, Moonface Martin, who is posing as a minister, aid Billy in his quest to win Hope. A series of comical mistaken identities ensues as the passengers and crew sing and dance their way across the Atlantic. Performances for Anything Goes are at 7:30pm Friday and Saturday and at 2pm on Sunday. Tickets range from $25 to $32 for adults and $15 to $20 for youth and students. Visit www.dftheater.org or call 480.488.1981.
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The Eighth Annual Holiday Bazaar at Our Lady of Joy Catholic is a two-day bazaar, sponsored by Our Lady’s Guild, will take place on Friday and Saturday, November 7-8 from 9am-4pm. More than 70 hand-picked vendors will be selling unique and one-of-a-kind items of pottery, jewelry and artwork, fashions and accessories – shoppers are sure to find something special for everyone on their holiday list. In addition to great shopping, there will be a Book Nook stocked with thousands of gently-used books
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Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast The Kiwanis Club of Carefree is holding “The Best Pancake Breakfast Ever” Saturday, November 8, from 7-11am, at the Sanderson Lincoln Pavillion, 101 Easy Street in Carefree. There will be pancakes, sausages, orange juice and coffee. All proceeds will go directly to helping Carefree Kiwanis local youth programs. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children ages 14 and under. Advanced tickets can be purchased from Carefree Kiwanis members or at the event. Kiwanis Club of Carefree thanks Tonto Bar and Grill and The Roastery of Cave Creek for their support. For information, call the Kiwanis Club of Carefree at 480.488.8400 or visit www.kiwaniscarefree.org.
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The Black Mountain Partners (Desert Foothills YMCA, Foothills Community Foundation, Paradise Valley Community College) and its supporters invite the community for an evening of fun as it celebrates five years of partnership Thursday, December 4 from 4-7pm. The free open house event will feature food trucks, live music, Gary the Singing Cowboy and family-friendly events for all ages. The event will kick off with a ground breaking ceremony for Phase II of PVCC’s Black Mountain campus expansion and construction of a lab sciences building that will add 20,000 square feet of laboratory and classroom space. Tour the facilities, hear from guest speakers and learn what the Black Mountain Partners offer the community. Black Mountain Campus is located at 34250 North 60th Street in Scottsdale. For more information, visit www.blackmountaincampus.com/5year.
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Magic Bird Festivals will bring up to 100 exhibitors to the Third Annual Carefree Fine Art of the Southwest Festival located in the Carefree Town Gardens in the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion. The free event will take place November 28-30 from 10am5pm. For more information, visit www.visitcarefree.com or www. magicbirdfestivals.com.
The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce announces its 50th anniversary and a new, comprehensive Community Guide and Services Directory. The newly expanded and updated, 64-page directory features an historical glimpse of the Carefree and Cave Creek communities, along with a current business and services offering. Photographs throughout the magazine-style publication illustrate milestones within the past 50 years. The publication includes three major sections including a Visitor’s Guide, a Relocation Guide and a Chamber Member Business Directory, says executive director Patty Villeneuve. Other sections include recreation, sightseeing, history, arts and culture, dining and shopping, restaurant and dining, live entertainment, lodging, education,
housing and population, services and organizations, health care, where to worship and more. A map of the community, along with maps of Cave Creek Regional Park and the Spur Cross Conservation Area are also included. This year, the publication was produced locally, and the attention to detail is apparent, says Villeneuve. “We believe in shopping locally. The best talent resides in our own communities. By hiring local businesses, we were able to get contributors who intimately knew the subjects in their own community, and that is reflected in the high quality of the publication.” The free guide is available at the Chamber’s Visitor Center, 748 Easy Street in Carefree or by calling 480.488.3381. The guide is also available online at www.carefreecavecreek.org.
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FOREVER FAMILIES / BY SARA CLAWSON Aid to Adoption of Special Kids
FOOTHILLS ANIMAL RESCUE PET OF THE MONTH Mother Mary ~ Five-Year-Old Female Mother Mary is a striking petite black cat with lots of love to give. She just had kittens that are just as adorable as she is. She is very curious and loves to be in the midst of the action. This sweet cat has been waiting a long time to meet her new family. Maybe that new family will be you. Adoption fee is $35. Foothills Animal Rescue is located at 23030 North Pima Road in Scottsdale. For more information, call 480.488.9890 or visit www.foothillsanimal.org.
Fundraising Event For Animal Lovers Animal lovers from across the Valley will gather November 13 to sip, shop, socialize and save lives at SNIFF 2014, a cocktail event featuring wine tasting, a “desk to dinner” fashion show hosted by Banana Republic of Scottsdale Fashion Square, and live and silent auction items. Be among the first 150 to sign up and receive a VIP takeaway bag at the event. Proceeds from SNIFF 2014 help fund Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) essential Spay Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP), which prevents unwanted litters from occurring and therefore helps to keep companion animals out of the system. In addition to critical fundraising, the event also promotes adoptions of animals from MCACC. The event runs from 5:308pm at Gainey Ranch Golf Club, 7600 East Gainey Club Drive in Scottsdale. The cost is $50 per person; $45 for multiple tickets. To purchase tickets or find more information, visit www.sniffaz.org.
Feeding Phoenix Campaign Kicks Off Phoenix Rescue Mission, a faith-based nonprofit organization that provides life-transforming solutions to persons facing hunger and homelessness, launched its “Feeding Phoenix: More than a Meal” campaign at the beginning of October. The campaign, which runs through December 31, includes several holiday events aimed at collecting food, water, blankets, sleeping bags and other items for the homeless during the holidays. “We want to instill hope in those who are cold, hungry and living on the streets, especially during the holidays when homeless individuals are at greater risk of depression and increased abuse of alcohol and drugs,” says Jay Cory, Phoenix Rescue Mission president and CEO. “Many also are
estranged from their families either due to an addiction or an illness, and sometimes just one hot meal can give them the comfort they need to get through these tough times.” Arizona ranks as the fourth worst state in the nation for homelessness, with more than 13,000 homeless men, women and children in Maricopa County alone. To lift their spirits during the holidays, “Feeding Phoenix: More than a Meal” will be in high gear collecting food, water, blankets, socks, sleeping bags, toys, monetary donations and other items at drop-off locations throughout the Valley. For a complete list of items needed, drop-off locations and collection events, call 602.233.3000 or visit www.phoenixrescuemission.org.
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Faith is wise beyond her placements and has seen 16 years. She’s reflective, her share of hard times. intuitive and sure of herself. She draws from these What’s missing from this experiences. young lady’s life is the family “I write inspirational she deserves more than music because it’s the anything else in this world. way I process life. I In state custody since write music based on 2004, Faith worries that her my emotions and other age is preventing her from people’s emotions,” she finding a forever family, says says. “I’m working on Ashleigh Gronewold, her Faith is an intuitive a song right now that’s and confident adoption recruiter. called ‘Proving You Wrong.’ 16-year-old who “A loving, stable family writes inspirational It’s about all those people music. would provide Faith the in my life who have told consistency and the support that me that I can never really accomplish she needs to achieve her dreams. anything but I’ve been planning to prove With a family, Faith would be able to them wrong.” achieve anything that she dreams of,” A family will provide the support and Gronewold says. caring she needs. “I’d like to become an inspirational “A family would give me the singer so I can speak to those people confidence to really taste life, you know? who are broken in a way and help them A permanent family for me would offer grow and become a better person,” me something I have always wanted: Faith says. “My inspiration is Demi someone who’s going to be there when Lovato and Carrie Underwood because I need them most. Someone who’s going they teach me that life is not a fairy tale. to care for me even when I’m going crazy You’re not going to get exactly what you over something,” she says. want when you want it.” For more information, call Faith has lived in many different 602.254.2275 or visit www.aask-az.com.
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Diamond Canyon Wins McTeacher’s Night Challenge The Anthem McDonald’s restaurant, located at 3623 West Anthem Way, raised $2,200 for local elementary schools. The restaurant, owned by Gordon Schrage, hosted a month-long McTeacher’s Night Challenge in September for five elementary schools including Canyon Springs, Gavilan Peak, North Valley Christian Academy, Anthem and Diamond Canyon. For the second consecutive year, Diamond Canyon Elementary School won the “McTeacher’s Night Challenge” raising the most money with its fundraiser and received a $1,000 prize. As part of McTeacher’s Night, a portion of McDonald’s sales during a two-hour period benefited each school. The school’s principal and teachers “worked” at McDonald’s greeting customers, working the registers. Families of students and local school supporters visited McDonald’s and tipped their teachers to help raise funds. Anthem McDonald’s owner/operator Gordon Schrage presented checks to each of the school’s principals last month during a reception at the Anthem McDonald’s restaurant. “We were delighted to bring this McTeacher’s Night Challenge to the Anthem community for the third consecutive year and work with our local schools to raise money for education,” says Schrage.
Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) is fortunate to have outstanding students, teachers and support staff as well as specialized programs that make us stand out across Arizona and the nation. Richard Maxwell, the Contemporary Sound and Music teacher at Arcadia High School, has been selected as one of the 25 semifinalists for the Music Educator Award presented by The Recording Academy and the DR. DAVID PETERSON GRAMMY Foundation. Superintendent Newsweek Magazine recently published its 2014 Scottsdale Unified School District America’s Top High School List. I am pleased to announce that Chaparral High School is ranked 22nd in the nation. According to newsweek.com, Newsweek’s 2014 Rankings highlight schools that do the absolute best job of preparing students for college. A complete list is available at www.newsweek.com/high-schools/americas-top-schools-2014. I am proud to announce that this year, SUSD had 31 National Merit Semifinalists and 45 Commended Students. These dedicated students worked hard to deserve this recognition. We are proud of all of our students and the success they are achieving. SUSD has 29 students who were selected to participate on the Scottsdale Mayor’s Youth Council. We have student representation from all five high schools and Scottsdale Online Learning. The Scottsdale Mayor’s Youth Council aims to educate, motivate and empower Scottsdale youth through experience in leadership, knowledge of local government and experience in group decision making. You can make a tax credit donation that can be claimed when filing your 2014 State Income Taxes. Your donation supports education and will be used for before and after school programs, music competitions, tutoring, field trips, overnight trips and athletic programs. The school must receive the funds by December 31. To make a donation, visit http://taxcredit.susd.org. Thank you for all of the ways you help SUSD – whether through committee participation, a tax credit donation or the encouragement you give a child, no school district can do its best without the support of the community. To contact Dr. Peterson, call 480.484.6100. For more information on the Scottsdale Unified School District, visit www.susd.org.
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Hubbard Family Swim School and The Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics & Dance Center are teaming up to host their sixth annual “Swim & Gym Festival” Saturday, November 1, to raise much-needed money for Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Help them in their quest to raise $10,000. This special fundraising event will be held from 2:30-6pm. Children of all ages – babies and toddlers are welcome – will get to enjoy a free family swim and water play at Hubbard Family Swim School. There will also be free gymnastics and dance classes, bounce houses, food vendors, local vendors and much more. Admission is free, but donations to Phoenix Children’s Hospital are encouraged. This great family event will be held in the parking lot between the Hubbard Family Swim School and the Arizona Sunrays Dance Center, located at 13832 North 32nd Street, Phoenix. For more information, call 602.992.5790 or visit www.arizonasunrays.com or www.hubbardswim.com.
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Presented by the Arizona Wine Growers Association, the Festival at the Farm is the place to meet grape farmers, wine producers and try dozens of Arizona wines close to home. Wineries from around the state will be pouring their wines on November 15, 12-5pm, at the annual festival. The picturesque setting of Phoenix’ historic The Farm at South Mountain provides a beautiful backdrop to enjoy music, a boxed lunch under the pecan trees, workshops, specialty local products, silent/live auction and of course, great Arizona wine. The evening before (November 14, 6-8pm) winemakers and wine enthusiasts gather to celebrate Arizona wines as The Arizona Republic announces the award winning wines from the annual competition. Enjoy passed and stationed hors d’ouevres paired with the award-winning wines at Quiessence at The Farm Restaurant. Cost for each event includes food, wine tastings and entertainment, and is $75. Purchase tickets early for discounts at www.azwinefestivalatthefarm.com/ about.html. The Farm at South Mountain is located at 32nd Street and Southern in Phoenix. There is no on-site parking available. Park at the lot west of Univision on the south side of Southern Avenue west of 32nd Street. Signage will direct guests to the parking lot, and a shuttle is available for transportation to the Farm.
Dine with eight of the finest culinary names in the country at the James Beard Foundation benefit dinner, hosted by Chef Kevin Binkley, a 2013 James Beard finalist for Best Chef in the Southwest, at 7pm, Tuesday, November 4, at Binkley’s Restaurant, 6920 East Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. The menu for the culinary celebration will be created and prepared by Binkley, and seven visiting chefs from across the United States. The evening features an eightcourse dinner and endless amusebouche. Cost of the dinner is $240. Seating begins at 6:30pm. Tickets are available for purchase at www. celebritycheftour.com. Modeled after the James Beard House group dinner events in New York City, this exclusive gourmet affair inaugurates a new season of gastronomic delights from Binkley, in a kitchen collaboration with nationally awarded chefs, several of whom have recognized by the Beard Foundation. They include: • Kevin Nashan – owner Sidney Street Café, St. Louis; JBF finalist • Nobuo Fuduka – owner of Nobuo at Teeter House, Phoenix; JBF Chef of South West winner • Charleen Badman – owner of FnB, Scottsdale; JBF Chef of South West semi-finalist • Matt Carter – owner Zinc Bistro, The Mission and The House, Scottsdale
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• Joshua Hebert – owner of Posh, Scottsdale; Recent JBF Dinner Attendee at Beard House • James Porter – owner of Petite Maison, Scottsdale • Christopher Gross - owner of Christopher’s, Phoenix; JBF Chef of South West winner A portion of the dinner proceeds will go to the James Beard Foundation’s scholarship and operating funds. Interested parties are encouraged to make their reservations early, as this is a limited seating event. Chef Kevin Binkley owns and operates four, award-winning restaurants including Binkley’s Restaurant, Café Bink, Bink’s Midtown and Bink’s Scottsdale. For more information, call 480.437.1072 or visit www.binkleysrestaurant.com.
Celebrating Leafy Greens Season In Arizona The Arizona Leafy Greens Food Safety Committee and the State of Arizona will celebrate the advent of Arizona’s lettuce harvest throughout the month of November. Governor Jan Brewer has proclaimed the month of November Arizona Leafy Greens Month. The month celebrates the kickoff of Arizona’s leafy greens season, with abundant growth, harvest and shipments of Arizona-grown lettuce throughout the United States and Canada, when 90 percent of the greens consumed are grown in Arizona. The season goes through March. As the top producer of leafy greens during the winter months, Arizona’s leafy greens industry employs more than 20,000 and generates an estimated $1 billion in financial impacts to the state’s economy. Learn more at www.arizonaleafygreens.org.
SpoFit Launches Amputee Basketball League
Light the Night Walk The Greater Phoenix Light the Night Walk will take place November 7, 5pm, at Phoenix Municipal Stadium. This celebration and commemoration of lives touched by cancer is a family-friendly event and includes a leisurely one mile walk, food, entertainment, kids’ zone, celebration of life and a fireworks display. Supporters light the night sky carrying illuminated balloons: red for supporters, white for survivors and gold in honor of lives lost. The event benefits Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. For more information, visit www.lightthenight.org/az.
The Sixth Annual Cave Creek Cactus Classic is a mountain bike race that is building a great reputation for one of the best if not the best mountain bike race in the state. The event takes place November 8 over 23 miles of beautiful mountain and Sonoran desert trails. The race starts at Frontier Town in the heart of Cave Creek. The route then passes through one of the two county parks. Spur Cross County Park will be the first, which includes multi-track trails to single track trails and then in between the two parks participants will hit Maricopa Regional
Trail. Which will take bikers right into Cave Creek County Park with incredible views of the Sonoran desert will be seen on every turn. Then the race route includes some of the best trails that are owned by Town of Cave Creek, and into the town itself. The race is put on by Desert Foothills Mountain Bike Association, which is an organization that is dedicated to preserving the outdoor areas that they love with the proceeds from the race benefiting the Cave Creek regional Park and Spur Cross Regional Park. For additional information, visit www.dfmba.org.
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Amputees looking to play standup basketball games now have the chance with the launching of the StandUp Amputee Basketball League at the Virginia G. Piper Sports & Fitness Center for Persons with Disabilities (SpoFit), a program of Arizona Bridge to Independent Living (ABIL). SpoFit is located at 5031 East Washington Street at the Disability Empowerment Center. The league is sponsored by Touchstone Rehabilitation with support from the D Banks Foundation. Founder David Banks, an above-the-knee amputee of 15 years, developed the organization to “empower amputees and to provide aid in obtaining quality prosthetics to those in financial need.” Games, which began last month, will be played Wednesdays from 6:309pm. Basketball is free for SpoFit members. Adult non-members will be sponsored on alternating weeks by Touchstone Rehabilitation and D Banks Foundation. Non-amputees also are welcome to participate. SpoFit vice president and general manager Gus LaZear said the goal of StandUp Amputee Basketball League organizers “is to have enough players to develop a competitive league of individuals who want not only to play ball but to give back to the community and empower others to live without limits.” “It’s not just about empowering those with disabilities but also about empowering people in general to realize that anything can be achieved with determination and will,” Banks added. To enroll or for more information, contact LaZear at gusl@abil.org or Banks at david@dbanksfoundation.org or visit www.spofit.org.
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AROUND TOWN Nov. 7
Artlink First Fridays Downtown Phoenix www.artlinkphoenix.com; 602.256.7539 Oct. 26
Nov. 2
Elgar’s “Viola” Concerto
Aoife O’Donovan & Noam Pikelny
MusicaNova Orchestra at Central United Methodist Church www.musicanovaaz.com Oct. 31 – Nov. 2 Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt, viola. Photo Lisa-Marie Mazzucco
Musical Instrument Museum
US Airways Center Nov. 4
Peter Buck & Alejandro Escovedo
Wild West Days Carnival
Musical Instrument Museum
Town of Cave Creek www.corneratthecreek. com; 480.575.4360
Nov. 5-9
Thru Nov. 2
The Nash 2nd Anniversary Birthday Bash The Nash www.thenash.org; 602.686.7481
Nov. 7
Phoenix Suns vs. Sacramento Kings
Imagine This The Great Arizona Puppet Theater Nov. 5
Nov. 7-9
14th Annual Lebanese American Cultural Festival St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church www.lebanesefestivalaz.com; 602.667.3280 Nov. 7-10
Phoenix Suns vs. Memphis Grizzlies US Airways Center www.suns.com
Chiles & Chocolate Festival Desert Botanical Garden Nov. 7 – Jan. 11
Harvey
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Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre www.desertstages.org; 480.483.1664
Little Bunny’s Halloween
Black Violin
The Great Arizona Puppet Theater www.azpuppets.org; 602.262.2050
Musical Instrument Museum
Nov. 1-2
Nov. 6
Experience India
Casino Arizona 100, NASCAR K&N Pro Series
Grand Avenue Festival and Phoenix Annual Parade of the Arts
Phoenix International Raceway www.phoenixraceway.com
Downtown Phoenix www.facebook.com/artparade
Nov. 8
Musical Instrument Museum www.mim.org; 480.478.6000 Nov. 1-2
12th Annual Dia de los Muertos Celebration Desert Botanical Garden www.dbg.org; 480.941.1225
Nov. 6
Nov. 8
The Sound of Speed
NASCAR 200
Phoenix Symphony www.phoenixsymphony.org; 602.495.1999
Phoenix International Raceway www.phoenixraceway.com
Nov. 6
Sofia Rei
3rd Annual Fall for the Arts ArtWalk
Musical Instrument Museum
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6th Annual Phoenix FearCon Film Festival FearFarm www.phoenixfearcon.com; 602.399.9500
Nov. 8
Scottsdale Arts District www.scottsdalegalleries.com; 480.990.3939
Front Porch Pickins presents Vintage Market
Nov. 7
Peoria Sports Complex www.frontporchpickins.com
Seasons of Broadway Nov. 1
One Drop of Love Mesa Arts Center www.mesaartscenter.com
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Nov. 8-9
13th Annual Spanish Market Heard Museum www.heard.org/spanishmarket; 602.252.8848
Nov. 1
Nov. 7
Darlene Love
Diana Krall
Nov. 9
Talking Stick Resort www.ticketmaster.com; 480.850.7734
The Orpheum Theatre www.dannyzelisko presents.com
NASCAR Phoenix 500 Phoenix International Raceway www.phoenixraceway.com
Nov. 14-16
Nov. 18
Nov. 28-30
Rigoletto
Brian Chartrand & The Voce Project
US Airways Center www.livenation.com
Symphony Hall www.azopera.com; 602.266.7464
Musical Instrument Museum
6th Annual Stagecoach Village Holiday Festival of Art
Nov. 19-23 Nov. 11
Nov. 14-16
Idan Raichel & Vieux Farka Touré
36th Annual Bluegrass Festival & Fiddle Championship
Musical Instrument Museum
Bowman Rodeo Grounds in Wickenburg www.outwickenburgway.com
Nov. 12
Toshiko Akiyoshi Musical Instrument Museum
Walking with Dinosaurs The Arena Spectacular US Airways Center www.usairways center.com
Nov. 14 – Dec. 21
The Wizard of Oz
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Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Orpheum Phoenix www.orpheum-theater.com Nov. 28-12/28
White Christmas Nov. 19-12/28
Arizona Broadway Theatre www.azbroadway; 623.776.8400
Nov. 12
Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
Mary Poppins
8th Annual National Geographic Series: Coral, Fire & Ice
Nov. 14-23
Phoenix Theatre www.phoenixtheatre.com
Nov. 28-30
Nov. 20
36th Annual Las Noches de las Luminarias
Jessica Lang Dance
Desert Botanical Gardens
Mesa Arts Center Nov. 12
Phoenix Suns vs. Brooklyn Nets US Airways Center Nov. 12 – Dec. 7
The Little Red Hen The Great Arizona Puppet Theater Nov. 13-14
Keiko Matsui
Desert Foothills Theater www.dftheater.org; 480.488.1981 Nov. 14
New Orleans Legends Featuring Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Allen Toussaint Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Nov. 15
Brad Garrett Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
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Ana Moura with Magos Herrera and Javier Limon
31st Annual Arts & Crafts Fair
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Mesa Arts Center Nov. 28-12/14 Nov. 21
On Golden Pond
Beijing Dance/LDTX
Theatre Artists Studio www.thestudiophx.org
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Nov. 29-12/20 Nov. 25
A Christmas Carol
Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! Music Is Awesome!
Playhouse on the Park www.playhouseonthepark.com
Comerica Theatre www.ticketmaster.com Nov. 26
Phoenix Suns vs. Denver Nuggets
Nov. 15
Nov. 26
Phoenix Suns vs. Orlando Magic US Airways Center
US Airways Center Nov. 30
Nov. 13-30
ROC Race Phoenix
The ASU Mariachi
Salt River Fields at Talking Stick www.rocrace.com/phoenix
Evelyn Smith Music Theatre www.herbergerinstitute.asu.edu
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Music in the Garden Fall Concert Series: Dmitri Matheny
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Granite Reef Senior Center www.scottsdaleaz.gov; 480.312.1700
Wait Until Dark Herberger Theater Center www.arizonatheatre.org; 602.256.6995
Nov. 28-29
The Capitol Steps
Nov. 16
Nov. 26 – Dec. 14
Nicole Pesce Quartet with Jerry Donato, Bob Lashier & Dom Moio
Tommy J & Sally
Nov. 29
Bob Corritore Taboo Album Release featuring Junior Watson, Fred Kaplan, Kedar Roy & Richard Innes
Musical Instrument Museum
Helen K Mason Performing Arts Center www.blacktheatretroupe.org
Nov. 16 – Dec. 28
Nov. 27 – Dec. 31
Nov. 14
The West Select
22nd Annual ZooLights
Moya Brennan Irish Christmas
Phoenix Suns vs. Charlotte Hornets
Phoenix Art Museum www.mensartscouncil.com
Phoenix Zoo www.phoenixzoo.org; 602.273.1341
Musical Instrument Museum
Nov. 30
Desert Botanical Garden
US Airways Center
Musical Instrument Museum
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OCTOBER WINNERS ARE... • Tickets to dinner and a show to Arizona Broadway Theatre’s production of White Christmas: Christine Del Deo, Carefree • Tickets to the Arizona Wine Grower’s Association Festival at the Farm: Pam Siegal, Paradise Valley
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• A pair of tickets to Story Pirates at ASU Kerr Cultural Center: Donna Ropp of Scottsdale
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NOVEMBER CONTEST TICKET GIVEAWAY
Gear Up For The Holidays With These Great Giveaways! [ ] A pair of tickets to Valley Youth Theatre’s production of A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail, running December 5-13 [ ] Two pairs of tickets to Dmitri Matheny – The Snow Cat (Family Matinee) at ASU Kerr Cultural Center, December 6
The community is invited to Paradise Valley Community College’s continuing performing arts season. Here are a few of the performances and events: November 1 – First Saturday Concert Series PVCC presents “Ritmo Latino” at 6pm in the Center of Performing Arts (CPA) Outdoor Amphitheater. Free admission.
November 19 – Jazz Ensembles Concert 7:30pm. Free admission. November 20 Classical Ensembles Concert 7:30pm. Free admission. November 22 – Guest Artist Concert The Unfortunates: A New Musical in Concert; 7:30pm; $6-$12.
[ ] A pair of tickets to Desert Foothills Theatre’s production of Hair Spray, running January 9-18 [ ] A pair of tickets to see the Arizona Coyotes take on the Minnesota
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November 5 – Film Festival The Human Experience – Living Through Conflict presents Katyn (Poland, NR, 120 min.); 6:30pm. Free admission.
December 3-5 – Auditions Audition for What I Did Last Summer by AR Gurney; directed by Joe Flowers. Call 602.787.6595 for information.
November 6-16 – Student Directed One-Act Plays Events will be November 6-8 and November 13-15 at 7:30pm; November 9 and 16 at 2pm. Studio Theater/M in the East Building; $5 admission.
December 4 – Club PVCC DJ class performance; Studio Theater/M – East Building; 7pm. Free admission.
November 7 – Classic Rock Live Performances of classic rock hits by the PVCC Faculty Rock Band and featured guest vocalists; 7:30pm; $6-$12.
December 5-6 – Fall Dance Collection Performances 7:30pm. Free admission. December 6 – Jazz Combos Concert Studio Theater/M – East Building 2pm. Free admission.
The Paradise Valley Community College Center for Performing Arts is located at 18401 North 32nd Street in Phoenix. For more information, visit www.pvc. maricopa.edu/cpa.
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18th Annual Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour & Sale Serving the Community Since 2002
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early 50 local art studios, featuring 180 working artists, will participate in the Sonoran Arts League’s 18th Annual Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour & Sale on November 21–23 and November 28–30. Between the hours of 10am-5pm, attendees can visit open studios and purchase original artwork in this free self-guided tour throughout the picturesque Sonoran Foothills of Cave Creek, Carefree and North Scottsdale. This signature event of the Sonoran Arts League will feature a variety of artistic genres and mediums – acrylic, ceramics, glass, jewelry, and photography to name a few. “The Hidden in the Hills Studio Tour is an opportunity for art enthusiasts, collectors and the general public to connect and converse with nationally recognized and emerging new artists and gain insight into the creative process,” states Natalie Nai-che, president of the board of directors, Sonoran Arts League. “The event brings enrichment and artistic awareness to all who attend.” The Sonoran Arts League has selected four different works of art by four different artists to appear on the cover of the 2014 Hidden in the Hills Artists Directory. The cover features the works of Kathryn Guler, (jewelry); Christopher Heede, (ceramic); Tom Taylor, (photography); and Judith Visker, (acrylic). The 2014 Hidden in the Hills Artists Directory is available now and can be purchased for $5 online at www.hiddeninthehills.org or by calling 480.575.6624.
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The Tubac Chamber of Commerce has been producing an annual art festival each February, for the past 55 years. After many requests from exhibiting artists and festival visitors a fall festival was added. The inaugural Tubac Fall Arts & Craft Festival, to be held November 7-9 from 10am-5pm daily, will have 100 artists and crafters from around the country throughout the village. There will be a small food
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court with festival fare and Cold Stone Creamery ice cream. There will also be kettlekorn and handmade chocolates. Artists from near and far are taking part in this inaugural event. Local Tucson metal artist, Roberto Marquez will feature his unique metal art fountains. Renowned Santa Fe artist, Amada Pena, will be on hand with new work as well as his many collectors’ favorites. Traveling from Iowa are artists, Daniel and
Deborah Fenn with extraordinary, hand-blown glass. Joining the festival from Indiana is Denny Wainscott, who creates exceptional gourd art using techniques such as carving, burning, stains, turquoise and semiprecious stone inlays. Fall Festival will be a terrific holiday shopping opportunity. This first year, streets will not be closed to traffic. There will, however, be one-way traffic with Tubac Road going Eastbound, Plaza Road going West, Calle Baca moving north and Camino Otero East. While there will be parking in the village, it will be limited due to booth placements.
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Located 45 miles south of Tucson, Tubac is an art colony filled with unique shops, galleries and artists’ studios. The Tubac Chamber of Commerce, volunteers, village merchants and residents work together to create a welcoming atmosphere for our visiting artists. Save the Date: The Fall Arts Festival will be held at Tubac The 56th Annual Tubac Village, 12 Tubac Road. For information on the Festival of the Arts will festival or visiting Tubac, call 520.398.2704 or go be held February 4-8. to www.tubacaz.com.
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Tubac Navajo Textile Exhibit
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Tubac Center of the Arts announces a dual exhibit, from two very different collections, that will present an artistic history of Arizona. Navajo blankets and rugs from the collection of Steve Getzwiller and selected art works by Maynard Dixon from the collection of Mark Sublette make up the “Woven Nation” and “Under the Desert Stars” exhibit, which runs through November 30. The exhibit will be held at Tubac Center of the Arts, 9 Plaza Road; cost is $5. For more information, call 520.398.2371 or visit www.tubacarts.org.
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Veterans Day Parade The Black Canyon City VFW Post 1796, Ladies Auxiliary and American Legion will be taking applications for the Veterans Day Parade. The parade is scheduled for November 8 at 3pm and will take place in downtown Black Canyon City. This year the theme will be in celebration of the 50th year anniversary of the Vietnam War. All vets will be honored, but special mention will be given to all veterans of the Vietnam War. There is a $10 entry fee, but the fee is waived for all schools and any veterans’ organizations. For more information and/or an application, contact Jerry Cook at 623.866.8766. Applications will also be available at the community Visitors Center, 34301 South Old Black Canyon Highway, #3.
In addition to the parade to honor Veterans Day, the three organizations will be having a celebration November 11 at 11am at the local VFW. The location is on Velda Rose and School Loop Road, which is off of the I-17 frontage road on the westside of I-17. A free pancake breakfast will be served that morning from 8-10am and will include scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage and biscuits and gravy. The local Historical Society will be hosting an open house November 8 as well at the “Old Schoolhouse” at the Heritage Park from 12-4pm. The park is located at 33955 West Old Black Canyon Highway just north of downtown Black Canyon City.
BCC Gem & Mineral Show
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The 38th Annual Rock-A-Rama Gem & Mineral Show will be held at High Desert Park, October 31 – November 2. The family-friendly events include 30 vendors, dealers, minerals, gem stones, jewelry, fossils, crystals, tools, equipment, books, lapidary supplies, gold panning, beading, wire wrapping, faceting, stone carving, gem setting, raffle, rock identification and hourly door prizes. Food and beverages will be available. Sponsored by High Desert Helpers, Inc., the free event is Friday-Saturday, 9am-4pm; Sunday, 9am-2pm. For more information, call 623.295.1970 or visit www.highdeserthelpers.org.
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Donor Sponsors Sought For Families The Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center seeks donors to brighten the holiday season for children, families and seniors in the Northern Arizona foothills community. The food bank is working with more than a dozen local organizations and churches to provide gifts, holiday meals and hope for those in crisis in the community. The 12th annual Adopt-a-Family program will be held Sunday, December 14, at Holland Community Center in North Scottsdale. A second site for Black Canyon City residents will be held Saturday, December 13 at High Desert Park. Individual donors as well as donor groups such as businesses, HOAs, churches and schools, are encouraged
to participate in this year’s Adopt-aFamily program. Interested donors determine the size of the family they are willing to adopt then a family wish list is provided as a shopping guide. There is no minimum donation and shopping assistance is available for monetary donations to support the program. All gifts must be wrapped and delivered in December. Checks are payable to the Foothills Food Bank. All gifts and donations are tax deductible according to tax laws. For additional information, send an e-mail to adoptafamily@ foothillsfoodbank.com or pick up a form at the food bank. Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center is located at 6038 East Hidden Valley Drive in Cave Creek.
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An Empty Nester Getaway ~ 2014 Audi A6 2.0T Quattro Tiptronic When a beautiful ice silver metallic Audi A6 materialized in my driveway on delivery day, the first thing I thought was “Where can I take this that is “cool” enough for such a car?” Lucky for me I already knew the perfect outing…a local Scottsdale resort for a girl’s sleepover/spa mini-vacation. Yes, this little baby was going to feel right at home in the underground garage of the Montelucia Resort. Driving the Audi, staying at the Montelucia resort really made me feel I was in Europe. Something about a Spa and a bunch of women and driving a German car with no husbands around was a real getaway or fantasy.
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A Few Of Your Favorite Things This month’s winning shot was submitted by Ron Cline of Fountain Hills, who says, “We provide plants that provide seeds for these quail and a water supply that they visit every morning and evening. This mated pair are showing us this year’s new hatch and teaching them how to get water. Sometimes they would rather swim in it than drink it. These garden residents are a source of great joy for us all year long.” This year’s contest is all about your favorites – whether it is a person, place or thing. Snap a photo and send us a brief description of why your “favorite” is so special. In addition to a prize giveaway, the winning photo will be on the cover of the January 2015 issue. When submitting your photo, please include your full name, contact number and what area you live in. Submit your digital photo to news@ CITYSunTimes.com with “My Best Shot” in the subject line. The photo should be high resolution and at least 800x600 in size.
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