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Jewish Film Festival returns in February

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he 22nd annual Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival (GPJFF), running February 11–25 at three theaters, will bring 21 international films to the Valley, including the Arizona premiere of a documentary following a ragtag team of professional Jewish American athletes playing in the 2017 World Baseball Classic.

Heading Home: The Coinciding nicely with the start of Cactus League Spring Tale of Team Israel Training, Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel documents Team Israel’s surprisingly successful run during the international baseball tournament held in South Korea. In a David-versus-Goliath ballpark story, the team, comprised of current and former Jewish Major League Baseball players, represent the small country with only one professional baseball field. The film’s co-director, Seth Kramer, will appear February 18 in Scottsdale and conduct a post-screening questions-and-answer session with the audience.

Other highlights of the festival include several fascinating documentary subjects, including Hollywood classic film star and secret inventor Hedy Lamarr (Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story); Rat Pack member and surprise Jewish convert Sammy Davis Jr. (Sammy Davis Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me); and violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman (Itzhak).

This year’s Classic Film selection is the 1990 film Avalon

by Oscar-winning director Barry Levinson. Part of the filmmaker’s “Baltimore trilogy,” the semi-autobiographical drama follows the immigrant Krichinsky family and explores the themes of Jewish assimilation into American life.

The film festival features a rich assortment of independent Jewish cinema that travels from the baseball stadiums of South Korea to the sound stages of Hollywood and from the segregated towns of apartheid South Africa to the raucous Coney Island boardwalk. Films screen Valleywide at three Harkins Theatres — Scottsdale, Tempe and Peoria.

February In Phoenix Is A Foodie’s Delight GPJFF co-executive director Jerry Mittelman is excited to Food and drink festivals abound in the Valley this month. present films reflective of the rich and diverse Jewish people, Kicking off the festivities is the 2018 Street Eats Food Truck Festival, culture and faith. “The Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival February 10–11. Cocktail connoisseurs will celebrate Arizona Cocktail stands as a point of pride for the Jewish community and as Week-End February 17–19, and Valley vegans will up their game at the a point of understanding, awareness and acceptance for the PHX Vegan Food Festival, February 24. (Stories on page 44.) Rounding community at large,” Mittelman says. out the month is the Devour Week events leading up to the already For more information on films or to purchase tickets, call sold out 2018 Devour Culinary Classic in March. (Story on page 12.)

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February is the month of love. Forget Valentine’s Day for a minute; I’m talking February in Arizona! Yes, we celebrate our great state’s “birthday” this month (on Valentine’s Day no less); she’s lookin’ pretty good at 106. But February in the Valley offers so much to do and see — from celebrations of food and drink to our western heritage and desert-living lifestyle; from our museums, galleries, performance and movie theaters to our ballparks, civic parks and public lands. There is a lot to love, but there are only 28 days in the month… better get started! Until next month, all my best.

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MAYOR LANE WRITES…

Events Season In Scottsdale

Downtown Comes Alive With Old West Spirit

By Mayor W.J. “Jim” Lane

With February upon us, it is now time for another exciting events season. There are a variety of events happening all over the city and we invite you to enjoy the different experiences that are being offered.

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Scottsdale Western Week activities, Feb. 5–11

• Western Spirit Gold Palette ArtWalk, Feb. 8: Scottsdale’s popular ArtWalk series adopts a western theme 6:30–9pm. This free event features the finest examples of Old West and contemporary art. Guests will also enjoy live mariachi performances, a rope trick artist and live demonstrations inside some of the galleries. Other activities surrounding this western-themed ArtWalk include trolley and carriage rides, line and square dancing, walking historical tours and western-themed refreshments. For more, visit www. scottsdalegalleries.com.

480.312.3111 www.scottsdaleaz.gov

• Scottsdale Parada del Sol Parade and Trail’s End Festival, Feb. 10: Celebrate one of Scottsdale’s oldest traditions — the Parada del Sol Parade and Trail’s End Festival. The parade begins at 10am on Scottsdale Road south of Camelback. The party continues at noon with Old Town hosting live music, activity booths and other entertainment.

Information: www.scottsdaleparade.com.

• A rizona Indian Festival, Feb. 10–11: This free, two-day, family-friendly event begins at 10am both days on Scottsdale’s Civic Center Mall. Tribes from throughout Arizona will share cultural experiences, traditional dwellings, art demonstrations and more. Other highlights include Native American storytelling, performances, music, an artisan market, food trucks, fry bread stands and kids’ activities. For more details, visit www.arizonaindiantourism.org.

Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, Feb. 15–25 The annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show runs Feb. 15–25, at WestWorld, 16601 North Pima Road. Since 1955, the annual horse show has set the pace in the Arabian horse world, bringing top owners, trainers and breeders from around the globe. More information: www. scottsdaleshow.com.

Getting Around Town There are several ways residents and visitors can learn about activities and get traffic information: • T he City of Scottsdale’s website at www.scottsdaleaz.gov features news and traffic information, plus a full calendar of activities under the “Things to Do” section.

• Y ou can subscribe to the city’s weekly Scottsdale Update newsletter at www.scottsdaleaz. gov, search “Scottsdale Update.”

For more information about city events, please log on to www.scottsdaleaz.gov or call the city’s information line during business hours to get answers about events and activities: 480.312.3111.

Experience Scottsdale’s Western Week For the second consecutive year, the City of Scottsdale hosts a variety of events that combine traditions of the city’s Old West roots with modern day, western-style family fun. Beginning February 3, the activities leading up to the culminating event — the 65th Annual Scottsdale Parada del Sol Parade and Trail’s End Festival February 10 — have been proclaimed “Western Week.” This year’s Western Week and Parada del Sol activities are themed “Scottsdale: Past, Present and Future,” defining how the city has stayed true to its “Wild West” spirit while moving into present day.

The American West in Film and Television: Wrecks and Effects — The Stuntmen – Feb. 3; 11am–noon Hosted by Arizona’s Official Western Film Historian, Charlie LeSueur, and taking place at Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West (www.scottsdalemuseumwest.org), this event showcases the early days of filmmaking, when stuntmen came from a background in circus, rodeo or gymnastics. The presentation is free for museum members and included in general admission price.

Western Spirit Gold Palette ArtWalk – Feb. 8; 6:30-9pm The Scottsdale Gallery Association (www.scottsdalegalleries.com) transforms its popular ArtWalk series with a western theme. While strolling through the downtown area’s 100-plus galleries, guests can enjoy live musical and other performances. Inside some galleries, live demonstrations will take place with artists’ creating sweeping southwestern landscapes and fine cowboy art in real time, and presentations of art in a variety of mediums from video works to ornately framed “living paintings.”

Hashknife Pony Express Mail Delivery & Community Celebration – Feb. 9; – 11am–2pm The oldest officially sanctioned Pony Express celebrates its 60th year when they conclude a heart-pounding three-day, 200-mile horseback trek from Holbrook to Scottsdale. Hashknife riders will arrive at Scottsdale’s Museum of the West at noon February 9. They’ll deliver specially marked and certified U.S. mail, mingle with spectators and host familyfriendly fun including food trucks, games and entertainment until 2pm.

Learn more — including how to address an envelope for pony express delivery — at www.hashknifeponyexpress.com.

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• Hashknife Pony Express gallops into Downtown Scottsdale Feb. 9: Celebrate the Old West at high noon Friday, Feb. 9, when the Hashknife Pony Express thunders into town.

Following their arrival, the public can mingle with riders and their horses, plus enjoy free museum admission. From 11am until 2pm, there will be family-friendly activities including a hands-on “Cowboy Bootcamp” for kids at the Scottsdale Museum of the West. More information: www.scottsdalemuseumwest.org. Click “upcoming events.”

A rider from the Hashknife Pony Express gallops through the desert under stormy skies. Photo: Crew West

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La Gran Fiesta: A Celebration of Latin and Hispanic Cultures

The Villalobos Brothers will headline the 2018 La Gran Fiesta

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La Gran Fiesta, held annually outdoors at Scottsdale Civic Center Park, showcases live Latin music and dance, arts and crafts, fun activities for families, delicious cuisine and more. Highlights include a free concert with Mexico’s acclaimed Villalobos Brothers, known for their original compositions and arrangements, they masterfully blend and celebrate the richness of Mexican folk music with the intricate harmonies of jazz and classical music. Guests are invited to bring blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of great entertainment.

The 2018 La Gran Fiesta will be held Sunday, February 18, noon–4pm.

The event is free. For additional information, call 480.499.8587 or visit www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org.

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Photo courtesy of Rusty Spur Saloon

Old Town Farmers Market – Feb. 10; 8am–1pm Enjoy a selection of the freshest produce of the season, indigenous specialties of the West, flowers, free-range beef, eggs, local cheeses, freshly baked artisan breads, jams and more from local purveyors. The market is located at 3806 North Brown Avenue. For more, visit www.arizonacommunityfarmersmarkets.com.

65th Annual Scottsdale Parada del Sol Parade and Trail’s End Festival – Feb. 10; 10am–4pm Read more about the Parada del Sol on page 9, or visit www.paradadelsol parade-trailsend.com.

“The Last Buffalo” – Feb. 11; 1–2pm Scottsdale’s Museum of the West hosts this viewing event, which goes back in time to the late 1800s when the population of bison in the Great Plains suddenly dropped from nearly 30 million to just a few hundred in less than 100 years. Free for museum members and included in general admission price.

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For more additional information about Scottsdale’s Western Week activities, visit www.scottsdaleaz.gov.

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City of Scottsdale Opens Accessible Playground

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Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane, center, attends a ribbon cutting ceremony at Chaparral Park’s new accessible playground.

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A fully-accessible playground is now open at Chaparral Park. Scottsdale Parks and Recreation and Human Services teamed up to build a new state-of-the-art, interactive and ADA accessible playground at Chaparral Park.

The playground offers “multi-sensory interactive experiences,” according to Brett Jackson, the city’s parks and recreation manager. There are swings that are more secure, like a car seat, that will enable children to feel the sensation of swinging.

There is even a swing that can be used by both parent and child, allowing them to face each other so they can experience the fun together Accessibility will also be more prevalent, allowing children using walking devices or wheelchairs to move around freely. There will also be equipment that spins — suited for children with cognitive disabilities — and even a small quiet area in case a child is overwhelmed by playground activity.

The new playground incorporates guidelines developed by the Me2 program, a joint effort by the PlayCore company and Utah State University “founded on the understanding that beyond disability there are abilities and beyond accessibility there is inclusion.”

The program and new Chaparral Park playground follow the 7 Principles of Inclusive Playground Design: Be Fair, Be Included, Be Smart, Be Independent, Be Safe, Be Active and Be Comfortable.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at the park January 17. Chaparral Park is located at 5401 North Hayden Road in Scottsdale. For additional information, visit www.scottsdaleaz.gov/parks/find-a-park.

2018 Cactus League Play Kicks Off February 23

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Schedule and Hall of Fame class announced In one of the earliest starts in the league’s history, the 2018 Cactus League season opens Friday, February 23.

Two days earlier, the Arizona Diamondbacks play the spring’s first game against the Arizona State Sun Devils Wednesday, February 21, at Salt River Fields. The Cactus League schedule runs through Tuesday, March 27, although most teams will break camp over the weekend of March 24-25.

“Before we know it, pitchers and catchers will be reporting to Major League camps across the Valley,” Cactus League president Jeff Meyer said. “The 2018 Cactus League season will feature one of the earliest starts in history, so fans shouldn’t wait to get their tickets. As generations of baseball fans know, there’s nothing better than a spring training game in the Arizona sunshine.”

Established in 1947, the Cactus League is comprised of 15 Major League teams in 10 ballparks in Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe. For team-by-team schedules

and tickets, go to www.cactusleague. com/trip-planner.php.

To celebrate the opening of spring training, fans are invited to attend the annual Cactus League luncheon Tuesday, February 20, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Resort. The luncheon will feature the induction of the 2018 Cactus League Hall of Fame class, presented by the Arizona Spring Training Experience: • F rank Robinson, first African-American manager in MLB history and the only player to be named MVP in both the American and National Leagues • B ob Uecker, Milwaukee Brewers radio announcer and former MLB catcher • G aylord Perry, winner of 314 games and two Cy Young Awards • Y osh Kawano, longtime Chicago Cubs clubhouse manager • D errick Moore, vendor known as “Lemonade Man” to a generation of Valley baseball fans For luncheon information and tickets, visit www.cactusleague. com or email info@cactusleague.com.

New Hours For Scottsdale Public Libraries Due to public demand and usage patterns at Scottsdale Public Library locations, last month the City of Scottsdale expanded hours at some of its locations and reduced hours at other branches.

The Appaloosa Library expanded its Monday through Thursday hours from 10am–7pm, and will now be open 9am–8pm. In addition, the library is now open Sundays 1–5pm. The Civic Center Library will close an hour earlier Monday through Thursday (8pm), and the Palomino Library will now close at 5:30pm Monday through Thursday during school months, and at 1pm Monday through Wednesday during the summer. The changes went into effect January 2.

For additional information, visit www.scottsdalelibrary.org.

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The 65th Annual Scottsdale Parada del Sol Parade & Trail’s End Festival, February 10, promises to be a full day of Wild West adventures for the entire family in Downtown Scottsdale.

“For 65 years the Scottsdale Parada del Sol Committee of volunteers has coordinated this free parade of horsedrawn carriages, bands, wagons and stagecoaches,” says Parada president Wendy Springborn.

Mounted horse riders of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Posse, Hashknife Pony Express riders and Scottsdale Charros are just a sample of the horse groups visitors will see,” she said.

After the parade, the Old Town Scottsdale streets transform into a western street festival with western bands, dancing and a Cowboy Kids zone filled with petting animals, bouncy houses, cowboy drama and horse rides. The famous 1959 “Howdy Dudettes,” ambassadors from the Embassy Suites Hilton, will be official western ambassadors during the festivities. A colorful and fascinating cultural Arizona Indian Festival will be held in the Civic Center Mall.

The three street stages will have rockabilly, string and rock bands. The Arizona Wine Garden will feature award-winning wines from Arizona.

Aztec and Folklorico dancers on the Hispanic stage and street entertainers offer photographers a vast array of vivid color and western style.

The Parada Western Week events in Downtown Scottsdale include many different activities, which begin February 5 and continue through February 10. February 9 at noon, the Hashknife Pony Express will ride into Scottsdale with the U.S. Mail and deliver it to postal officials at Scottsdale’s Museum of the West.

The Scottsdale Parada del Sol Parade and Festival starts Saturday morning at 10am, but come early to save a place along the route — the festival starts immediately after the Parade and ends at 4pm. Find all the various event details online at www.scottsdaleparade.com, or call 602.432.7941.

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Upcoming Scottsdale Chamber Events

Far Out Car Show To Benefit Foothills Animal Rescue

The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce will hold an AM Connect event Thursday, February 15, 7:15–9am, at Arizona Helping Hands, 7850 East Gelding Drive, Suite 500, in Scottsdale. The event is free to members and $20 for guests.

The Chamber will host a PM Connect event Thursday, March 1. The location and details of the event will be announced on the Chamber website.

The Chamber will also host a “Meet Your Neighbors for Lunch” event at Los Sombreros February 23, 11:30am–1pm. Meet Your Neighbors is a monthly event designed for Chamber members and non-members to network over lunch. These monthly lunches are held throughout the Scottsdale area. Cost is just $15 if pre-registered and $20 cash the day of the event. These networking lunches are held the last Friday of the month. Los Sombreros is located at 2534 North Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale.

For a complete listing of upcoming events, or additional information about the Chamber, call 480.355.2700 or visit www. scottsdalechamber.com.

Join car enthusiasts from all over Arizona for a fun-filled morning of automobiles and animals, all to benefit Foothills Animal Rescue (FAR).

The Far Out Car Show will feature automobiles and adoptable animals Saturday, February 24, 9am–noon. Awards will be given in the following categories: Hot Rod, Factory Stock, Sports Car, Rat Rod, Truck/SUV, Muscle Car and People’s Choice. The event will be held at FAR Brynne Smith Memorial Campus & Adoption Center 10197 East Bell Road in Scottsdale.

Free admission to view cars. There is a $55 fee to enter a vehicle into the show. Car registration can be handled online at www.foothillsanimal.org/ far-out-car-show. Proceeds from the event will benefit FAR. The campus features eight dog suites, four community cat rooms and an enclosed dog park with a doggie splash pad.

Founded in 1995, FAR is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The cagefree shelter provides a temporary haven for homeless dogs and cats rescued from Maricopa County intake facilities. For more about FAR, call 480.488.9890 or visit www.foothillsanimal.org.

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Celebrate Love & Nature At Butterfly Wonderland

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Reptile Talks: Every day; 2pm Educational talks about the reptiles and amphibians that share the rainforest with the tropical butterflies.

Aquatic Feedings: Every day, 11am and 3:30pm Stingray and shark feedings in the Tropical Waters exhibit; koi fish feeding in the Conservatory at 9:30am.

Explore the Rainforest Tours: Every Saturday and Sunday, as scheduled Guests are encouraged to inquire about times. Enjoy a guided tour around the Conservatory to learn more about the butterflies from the curatorial specialists. Free with admission.

Throughout the month of February, guests are invited to Butterfly Wonderland for new, exciting events including a children’s painting class, movie time with tots, Butterfly Walk and Talk, Senior Day and more. In addition, in honor of Valentine’s Day, guests are invited to a specialty “Bug Love” event exploring the love of bugs that also includes edible insect treats (held February 13; see website for details). Here are just a few events taking place throughout the month.

Complimentary Face painting: Every Saturday and Sunday; 10am-4pm From a delicate butterfly to a slinky snake, children love the creative face painting. Donations support the Butterfly Wonderland Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Bee Talks with the Curator: Every Sunday; 2:30pm Entomologist and horticulturist Dayna Cooper informs guests about the important topics surrounding bees, at the Honey Bee Extravaganza exhibit within the Conservatory. Free with admission.

Butterfly Wonderland is located at 9500 East Via de Ventura Scottsdale. For dertails on the February-specific events scheduled, visit www.butterflywonderland.com or call 480.800.3000.

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The Scottsdale City Council unanimously voted to select Maricopa Ambulance as its ambulance service partner December 4 following a competitive bid process. The threeyear contract is expected to begin in February 2018 with the option for two additional three-year renewals.

“The City of Scottsdale conducted a thorough, competitive bid process that enabled the selection of the best possible service for the community,” said Maricopa Ambulance CEO Bryan Gibson. “We are proud to be trusted as Scottsdale’s emergency ambulance service provider.

We look forward to partnering with the City of Scottsdale, the Scottsdale Fire Department, the Phoenix Regional Fire Department Dispatch Center and other partners in the medical community and law enforcement to develop a comprehensive, effective EMS system that will protect and promote the health and safety of this community.”

As part of the ambulance service agreement, Maricopa Ambulance will dedicate 14 new American-made Ford ambulances to the Scottsdale EMS system, as well as a quick response vehicle for Scottsdale system supervisors equipped with advanced life support equipment. Each ambulance will be equipped with solar panels to reduce the carbon footprint and advanced safety features, including lane departure/collision avoidance technology, StreetEagle safe driving performance monitoring and Opticom technology that communicates with traffic lights to clear traffic.

Maricopa ambulances will be staffed with EMTs, who will work closely with the Scottsdale Fire Department paramedic first responders to provide advanced life support equipment and supplies and provide ride-along services to firefighter paramedics.

Maricopa Ambulance began operations in Maricopa County in October 2016 after receiving its certificate of necessity (CON) from the Arizona Department of Health. The issuance of the CON allowed for a new choice in medical transport in Maricopa County, which was previously served by only one provider for a majority of the county. For more information, visit www.maricopaambulance.com.

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MAYOR STANTON WRITES…

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By Mayor Greg Stanton

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One of the most important measures of success for our city is whether we leave things better than we found them. For me, my two children are an enduring reminder that the decisions we make today will have a profound impact on our future — and future generations.

It’s why, over the last six years, we’ve had a laser-like focus on making our city MAYOR more sustainable — managing Phoenix’s City of Phoenix fast-growing population more wisely and 602.262.7111 making sure our kids have clean air to www.phoenix.gov breathe.

Over the last year, we’ve set some ambitious long-term goals: to become a zero-waste city and completely carbon neutral by 2050. And earlier this month, the City Council unanimously set an important short-term goal: to reduce the city’s greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent by 2025 — just seven years away.

Lofty goals can seem difficult to achieve, but the combination of new, common-sense policies have put us on track to cut pollution and cut costs.

For example, you may have noticed that Phoenix has begun the process of replacing all 100,000 of its streetlights with more energy-efficient LED bulbs. This transformation will cut pollution emitted from these lights by more than half and cut energy costs by $22 million. And around town, we will plant more than 1,500 trees this year, which will provide shade that will help cut energy use and improve our air quality.

We’re becoming smarter about how we design the city. Through forward-thinking investments and public-private partnerships, we now produce 32 megawatts of solar energy through citysponsored projects. Transportation 2050 is already more transitoriented development and expanding transit options, so more people can get around without using a car.

In fact, late last year, the U.S. Green Building Council named Phoenix one of the first two cities in the nation to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Cities Platinum certification.

“Phoenix is not only demonstrating its environmental leadership, but also highlighting its commitment to pursuing strategies that will improve the health and wellbeing of its residents,” the group’s president, Mahesh Ramanujam, said.

Also last year, Phoenix earned C40 Cities Bloomberg Philanthropies Award for our efforts to divert 40 percent of waste from the landfill by 2020 and to reach zero-waste by 2050.

It wasn’t too long ago that critics panned Phoenix as an unsustainable city — which was an unsustainable position for us to remain. But because of the track we’re on today, the nation is paying attention to how we’re growing smarter — through our commitment to clean air, clean energy and transit.

There’s still work to do, but making smart, sustainable decisions is one of the many ways we’re leaving our community better than we found it.

Celebrate Devour Week Experience three distinct food & beverage events

Although tickets for the highly anticipated Devour Culinary Classic (held March 3-4 at Desert Botanical Garden) have sold out, tickets are also still available for the three Devour Week events leading up to the Devour Culinary Classic: Devour Phoenix Bartending Competition (February 25), Seven Chefs Dinner (February 28), and Devour the World (March 1).

The Devour Culinary Classic brings together the culinary and beverage leaders who are establishing Arizona as a soughtafter destination. An annually award-winning event, the Devour Culinary Classic has been named “Best Southwestern Culinary Festival” by the New York Times. As in years past, the Devour Culinary Classic will host a series of pre-events ahead of the main event to extend the culinary celebration all week long.

Devour Phoenix Bartending Competition: Sunday, Feb. 25; 3–6pm at Desoto Central Market. Kick off Devour Week and celebrate the best of local cocktail culture. Attendees can root for their favorite bartenders from the Devour Phoenix Coalition of restaurants as they sip on their competition creations. Facing a celebrity lineup of judges and armed with a selection of Arizona’s best locally-distilled spirits, local bartenders will be up on stage shaking it up to take the title as Arizona’s Star Bartender. Tickets are $40 per person and include cocktail samples from participating bars and restaurants.

Seven Chefs Dinner: Wednesday, Feb. 28; 5:30–8:30pm at Singh Farms. Join the James Beard hosted “Arizona Seven” for a one-nightonly dining event. Enjoy a farm-fresh feast paired with fine Arizona wines and served by some of Arizona’s top chefs. Tickets are $160 and include a multi-course dinner paired with wines, tax, and gratuity.

Devour the World: Thursday, Mar. 1; 6–9pm at Japanese Friendship Garden. East meets west, north, and south with this new Devour Week event that celebrates the international flavors of Phoenix. Unwind in the serene Japanese Friendship Garden while tasting the multicultural cuisines from the regions of favorite countries. Tickets are $40 and include samples from participating restaurants.

For tickets or additional information, visit classic.devourphoenix.com/tickets.

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Arizona Natural Concepts, (ANC), a new medical marijuana dispensary on Carefree Highway and 10th Street, is now open. Many designer details went into making this unique storefront and retail dispensary to create something beyond just another marijuana store.

ANC’s design includes an expansive viewing window into Queen Bee Infusions, an onsite edible marijuana kitchen. The exhibition kitchen will allow guests to see cannabis edibles being created while they wait to be served. ANC’s uncommonly unique natural wood décor fits perfectly with its clientele.

Ron Redburn, ANC’s founder and a passionate cannabis aficionado says, “It was my desire to give the North Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, Scottsdale and Anthem an atmosphere that blended into the neighborhood while adding a little something special.”

His vision, along with Arizona artist and creative craftsman Karl Gruber, gave the masterpiece life. “It has always been my dream to have a place where a patient can see, feel and smell our world class strains of flower in order to obtain a more engaging experience.” Redburn explains. “Most of our buds are on full display.”

ANC is on a mission to deliver a positive first impression; guests are greeted by knowledgeable, friendly staff members with expertise in medical cannabis products, and the dispensary offers a unique “deli style” service, along with pre-packaged offerings of edibles, oils, lotions and potions, CBD’s, animal products and more.

Arizona Natural Concepts is located at 1039 East Carefree Hwy. Suite D. For information, call 602.224.5999 or visit www.aznaturalconcepts.com.

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PVSchools STEAM Celebration PVSchools will host its annual PVSTEAM Celebration Saturday, February 10, 11am– 3pm, at Paradise Valley High School, 3950 East Bell Road in North Phoenix. The PVSchools STEAM Celebration connects what students are taught in the classroom and ties it into real-world experiences with live demonstrations and performances for everyone to enjoy.

At the event, there will be demonstrations such as robotics, ceramics, beam deflection, art displays, elementary STEM displays, musical and dance performances, a fashion show for children and dogs and much more.

The following community organizations will have booths at the event: The Arizona Humane Society, Backbone Communications, The Challenger Space Center, Mayo Clinic, Mensa and Paradise Valley Community College.

The Paradise Valley High School Chorus students will sell food as a fundraiser. The community is encouraged to attend this free event to see what’s happening in classrooms across the PVSchools District.

For details, visit www.pvschools.net/stem.

Phoenix Scottish Games Celebrates 54th Anniversary One doesn’t have to be Scottish to enjoy the Phoenix Scottish Games, which features full highland pageantry with pipes and drums, highland dancers, athletics, Celtic bands and gathering of the clans. It’s the 54th anniversary of the event, to be held again this year at Steele Indian School Park Saturday and Sunday, March 3–4.

Enjoy athletic events, live entertainment, and interactive displays throughout the day. The event hosts Highland Dance championship and the Desert Southwest Pipe Band Championship, featuring the 60th anniversary of the Phoenix Pipe Band. In addition to dancers and pipe bands, guests won’t want to miss performances of traditional folk and bluegrass music with roots in the lowlands and highlands, plus The Wicked Tinkers, Cleghorn and Scot Jeffers in one of the many beer gardens located throughout the festival. Watch competitors in events such as the Caber Toss, Sheaf Toss, Hammer Throw and Putting the Stone, with male and female competitors of all ages from across North America. There will also be a “Wee Ones” children’s area featuring a mini-highland game with their very own caber toss, hammer throw with Highland costumes to try on.

All ages will have fun in the Celtic Village, featuring a variety of Celtic merchants with clothing, music instruments, jewelry, baked goods and other traditional culinary delights that can’t be found at any other festival — traditional shortbread cookies, haggis, highland beef dishes and more. There will be Scotch Whisky Tasting, and car lovers can check out vintage vehicles at the British Car Display and show. Those who are curious about their heritage can visit the Clan and Genealogy area.

The Phoenix Scottish Games are produced by the Caledonian Society of Arizona, the largest Celtic organization in the state, promoting Scottish culture through art, education and athletics. Funds raised at the event supports scholarships to aspiring and professional Highland athletes, musicians and dancers and/or other individuals or organizations whose mission, project or program promotes Scottish heritage.

The Phoenix Scottish Games run 9am–7pm Saturday March 3, and 9am–4pm Sunday March 4. Tickets can be purchased at the gate or in advance at www. arizonascots.com.

Happy Valentine’s Day From AMI Diamonds & Jewelry

Updating and redesigning the home can bring incredible results but getting to the end of the project or remodel can be challenging. Working with a professional interior designer can help solve design dilemmas and ease the process. The Arizona North Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) is giving homeowners the opportunity to consult with a professional interior designer, at a reduced rate, with the Interior Designer for Hire program. Designers volunteer their time and the fees collected are used for student scholarships and educational programs Interior Designer for Hire runs February 1 – April 30. This popular program matches homeowners with local ASID designers for a one- or two-hour consultation at $75/ hour. The Interior Designer for Hire program is only offered once a year and is a great opportunity to work with an interior designer, seek their advice and learn about the benefits of working with a professional in creating a personal environment.

“We are excited to bring this program back again this year,” said Tabitha Evans, president of Arizona North chapter of ASID. “Interior Designer for Hire gives homeowners a unique one-on-one in-home opportunity with a professional interior designer on refreshing or updating their home or office.”

Designer consultations are available Valley-wide and in Northern Arizona. To learn more about the Arizona North chapter of ASID and Designer for Hire, visit www.azn.asid.org.

Auto Service Shop Rewards Employees C & R Tire, an independent tire dealer with five Valley locations, announced that it gave an end-of-year “Trump profit bonus” to each employee — up to $500 each, according to owner Ralph Holmstrom.

Family owned and operated since 1996, C & R Tire provides auto repair and tire service in Anthem, Scottsdale and at three locations in Phoenix. For additional information, visit www. candrtire.com.

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Wave goodbye to the ridiculous retail prices and say hello to AMI Diamonds. We sell all our jewelry at wholesale or below prices — that’s 60 percent–80 percent off retail prices! AMI Diamonds also sells high quality, GIA certified diamonds. Fine cut GIA certified diamonds are portable, wearable wealth when sold for a small commission at AMI. Unlike heavy gold bars or stocks and bonds in the back of your safe, a diamond can be worn and enjoyed. GIA certifications and laser inscriptions on the girdle can create an accepted standard of value and provenance for each stone.

With diamonds cutters having recognized the need for high quality cuts and the world of internet commerce has made it a truly global market for diamonds when bought at or below wholesale prices and that is what we do here at AMI! Diversify your portfolio now!

We offer in-house repair services for jewelry and watches! Our repair services are reliable, affordable, and quick. Same day repairs are available! Our jeweler and watchmaker each have over 40 years of experience in the business so you can be assured your items are in the best hands. In addition, we offer insurance appraisal services for all your jewelry needs.

Along with our speedy and reliable repair services we also buy jewelry. We buy gold, silver, diamonds, as well as fine gemstones! We buy at fair prices and have been told we pay top dollar for what we buy. So if you need some extra cash, let us turn those back of the drawer items you never wear into some!

Stop in or call us today at 602.923.8200, Monday through Saturday from 10am to 6pm. Located on the southwest corner of Cactus and Tatum in the Hobby Lobby Complex near Big 5 Sporting Goods.

Like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, and review us on Yelp. Let us become the jeweler you trust!

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Futuristic Fashion – Art Museum Kicks Off New Exhibit

Whether staying for the winter or a year-round Phoenix resident, visitors to the Phoenix Art Museum will find it brimming with inspiration during its Winter/Spring 2018 exhibitions.

Kicking off in February is the Iris van Herpen: Transforming Fashion exhibit. Phoenix Art Museum is the final and western-most venue in the U.S. to present this unique exhibition. See the legendary, futuristic fashions of the technologyinspired Dutch designer Iris van Herpen, who has dressed stars including Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, and Scarlett Johansson; collaborated with scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the European Organization for Nuclear Research; and had her 3-D printed dresses featured on TIME Magazine’s list of Best Inventions in 2011. Featuring 45 ensembles created from 2008– 2015, the minimalistic installation will also include a selection of her fantastical shoe designs and runway show footage. The exhibit can be viewed at the Museum February 24 – May 13.

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Biopiracy, Dress, March 2014. 3-D-printed thermoplastic polyurethane 92A-1 with silicon coating. In collaboration with Julia Koerner and Materialise. Collection of Phoenix Museum of Art, Gift of Arizona Costume Institute. Photo by Bart Oomes, No 6 Studios.

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Photo courtesy of: Jean Baptiste Mondino and Iris van Herpen.

Refinery Smoke, Dress, July 2008. Untreated woven metal gauze and cow leather. Groninger Museum. Photo by Bart Oomes, No 6 Studios.

The Phoenix Art Museum is located at 1625 North Central Avenue, Phoenix. For additional information, call 602.257.1880 or visit www. phxart.org/exhibition/current.

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Kyle Nelson (left) from the APS legal team sits down with Vietnam War veteran and helicopter pilot Randall Ramsey (right) to go over details of his estate planning needs.

Clinics Provide Free Estate Planning Services For Vets

February At NAWBO: Love Your Lawyer Join the members of the Phoenix Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) and their guests for the group’s February 14 meeting and learn how to overcome the common legal oversights that businesses often make.

Kathryn Graham will present “Seriously?!?! Love Your Lawyer — Common Legal Mistakes Every Small Business Makes.”

The February NAWBO meeting will be held 11am–1pm at the Gainey Ranch Golf Club, 7600 East Gainey Club Drive in Scottsdale. For additional information and reservations, visit www.nawbophx.org.

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Valley veterans were recently provided an opportunity to receive free estate planning services at the Wills for Arizona Veteran Heroes Clinic hosted by APS. More than 40 volunteers from the APS legal team, Snell & Wilmer and Ballard Spahr joined together to put on the one-day clinic in which 28 veterans were provided with pertinent estate planning documents.

The program was made possible by the Wills For Heroes Foundation, Inc. and the Arizona Wills for Heroes affiliate, who allowed APS to use its program for veterans. In total, 80 legal documents ranging from basic wills, personal financial or durable power of attorney and advanced medical directive documents were prepared and provided to the veterans who served in the Army, Marines, Navy and Air Force.

“Hearing some of these veterans’ stories was inspirational to all of us who had the opportunity to volunteer for this clinic,” said Diane Wood, associate general counsel at APS. “From a helicopter pilot in Vietnam to an Army nurse who served 22 years and traveled the world, it was an honor to assist in preparing these documents to ensure that these veterans’ affairs are in order and their loved ones are taken care of.”

All services at the clinic are provided at no cost with more than 200 volunteer hours contributed and over 30 pro bono hours of legal service given at this inaugural clinic. In coordination with the Wills for Heroes Foundation, APS has scheduled additional clinics for February 15, May 17, August 16 and November 15.

For additional information on the APS clinics and parameters for qualification, contact APS at 602.250.3020 or send an e-mail to apswillsforveteranheroes clinic@aps.com.

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Veterans Foundation Announces Charitable Awards

Three veteran advocacy organizations named

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The Southwest Veterans Foundation (SWVF) announced its quarterly charitable awards to three local organizations supporting Veteran needs in December at its annual Holiday Luncheon at the historic Wrigley Mansion. The three recipients are Service Dog Fund, Catholic Charities and the Paradise Valley Community College Veteran Services Program Fund. Each of the three organizations received $1,000.

Service Dog Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to training service dogs for veterans and their families at a fraction of the cost of acquiring a service dog from most normal channels.

Founders Saramarie and Louis Robinson accepted the check and thanked the Foundation for helping to put another trained service dog in the hands of a veteran in need. To learn more about Service Dog Fund, visit www.servicedogfund.org.

Catholic Charities is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides a wide range of services to the community, and is especially active in fighting veteran homelessness. They manage the MANA House (Marines, Army, Navy Air Force). Terry Araman and Wendy Owens accepted the check on

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behalf of Catholic Charities. To learn more about Catholic Charities and MANA House, visit www. catholiccharitiesaz.org and www.manahouseaz.org.

Paradise Valley Community College Veteran Services Program Fund (PVCC) is a 501(c)(3) administered by the Maricopa Community College Foundation that provides services and funding to Veteran Services Office and veteran students at Paradise Valley Community College. Kathaerine Johnson accepted the check on behalf of PVCC and its veterans and thanked the SWVF for helping them help the veteran students of PVCC. To learn more about PVCC or to donate to the Veteran Services Program Fund, visit www.paradisevalley.edu/giving.

Ken Speer, president of the SWVF board of directors, said, “We are very pleased to be able to make these donations to three deserving nonprofit members of the Southwest Veterans Chamber of Commerce. The care of our veterans, especially those scarred by their service and facing challenges back home, is a duty we all share.”

For information, visit www.southwestveterans foundation.org or www.southwestveterans chamber.com.

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Dr. Ingo Mahn of Natural Dental Partners has always had a passion for helping his patients achieve better health through dentistry. After graduating from Marquette University in 1985, he continued on his path of learning.

“If there was a better way to do something, I wanted to learn about it and be able to offer it to my patients,” says Dr. Mahn.

That desire made him a pioneer in such areas as CAD/CAM (CEREC) technology, laser dentistry and digital 3D imaging technology. His journey led him to create a primarily metal-free and cosmetic practice in the 90s and eventually adopt a holistic philosophy.

“It was never my desire to go holistic,” says Mahn, “but my reputation as a ‘metal free’ dentist attracted more natural-minded patients. They brought me all kinds of information about natural dentistry and the more I researched it, the more it made sense. As dentists, we just do so many things because of the way they’ve always been done.”

To better meet the needs of this more health-focused clientele, Dr. Mahn studied to attain accreditation status with the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology and a doctorate in Integrative Medicine in 2003 from Capital University in Georgetown.

When asked about how his holistic practice is different, he replied, “In many ways, it’s quite similar, but we are very conscious about how your oral health affects your overall health. Ultimately my team and I want to create a place where we can be proud to treat our family, friends and neighbors in the community.”

Natural Dental Partners is located at Tramonto Marketplace in North Phoenix, 3134 West Carefree Highway, Suite 9. For additional information, call 602.775.5120 or visit www.mynaturaldentist.com.

MTA Presents Retelling Of Classic Fairy Tale

ProMusica Arizona’s February concert, Dearly Beloved: A Lifetime of Love, will take its audience on a journey of love and marriage. The concert follows the evolution of a couple from courtship through their lifetime together with all its ups-anddowns — the kids, the in-laws, the fights, along with the romance and adventure — through the reading of letters and poems by actors Dan Meiller and Pat Drapac. And since music is the language of love, the readings will be surrounded and enhanced by ProMusica Arizona Chorale and Orchestra’s performance of beautiful songs by Eric Whitacre, Hector Berlioz, Paul Sjolund, and Broadway greats, Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe.

Dearly Beloved will be performed in Anthem Saturday, February 24, 7:30pm, at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, 39808 North Gavilan Peak Parkway. Ticket prices are $20 for adults; $18 for seniors (65 and over) and military; $12 for students (16–22); and free for children 15 and younger with a paid adult. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.pmaz.org or call 623.326.5172.

Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) announced its upcoming production of Once on This Island Jr., a highly original theatrical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s popular fairy tale The Little Mermaid, and the Tonynominated Broadway musical by the legendary writing team, Ahrens and Flaherty.

A full-hearted musical, Once on This Island Jr. tells the story of Ti Moune, a peasant girl who rescues and falls in love with Daniel, a wealthy boy from the other side of her island. When Daniel is returned to his people, the fantastical gods who rule the island guide Ti Moune on a quest that will test the strength of her love against the powerful forces of prejudice, hatred and even death.

The MTA cast, comprised of award winners and nominees ages 6-18, presents the show February 22–25 in Anthem. The award-winning production staff includes co-directors/co-choreographers Sarah Brayer (also stage manager) and Lyndsie Clymer, vocal director Jackie Hammond.

Performances take place Thursday through Saturday at Musical Theatre of Anthem, 42323 North Vision Way. Times vary. Tickets may be purchased online at www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org. Adult tickets are $19; students, seniors and children 12 and under are $16. For details, call 623.336.6001.

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Seventh Annual Tour d’ Artistes Studio Tour and Sale

February Events At The Library

Eight years ago, a small group of artists met on the back porch of Michelle Williams’ house to discuss how to promote the vibrant art community of Fountain Hills. Concentrating on providing a more intimate experience with the artists, it was decided to open artists’ homes and studios to the public. What started with a small group of passionate artists has grown into an annual event, this year including 15 studios and galleries with over 80 artists.

Presented by the Fountain Hills Art League, the Seventh Annual Tour d’ Artistes Studio Tour and Sale will take place March 2–4, 10am–4pm daily.

During this free event, the public will have the opportunity to interact with local artists and observe demonstrations. A wide variety of art media will be available for purchase, including painting, glass, metal sculpture, digital photography, jewelry, printmaking, mixed media and fiber art. Visit all the studios and galleries and be eligible to win one of two prizes ($150 gift certificate towards the purchase “Damsel Fly” by Jan Friel of art from one of the participating artists or an original art chair).

For a list of participating artists and a tour map, visit www.fountainhillsartleague.com. Tour maps may also be obtained from participating artists and galleries.

The Fountain Hills Branch of Maricopa County Library District will present Paws 2 Read Saturday, February 3, from 10am to 11:30am, in the children’s area. Paws 2 Read pairs registered therapy animals and their handlers with young readers. The dogs love to be read to and enjoy the company of children. Children increase their reading levels and word recognition without intimidation, which helps them develop a desire to read. A sign-up sheet for readers will be available on the day of the program.

Also held February 3, get “The Lowdown on Downloads” 12:30–2pm. Held in the Conference Room, this presentation will answer questions about downloading library items to an e-reader, tablet, smartphone or other device. Bring a fully charged portable device, device instructions, USB connection cable, library card and laptop (if available). Devices should be set up with e-mail account access and passwords. This presentation is funded by the Fountain Hills Friends of the Library.

The Fountain Hills Library is located at 12901 North La Montana Drive. For additional information on library events, call 602.652.3000 or visit www.mcldaz.org.

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Town of Carefree Appoints New Council Member

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By Mayor Les Peterson

Calling all artisans and musicians! The Town of Carefree welcomes you to actively register for the sight and sound experience starting in March within the well-known, scenic Carefree Desert Gardens!

Visitors will be encouraged to stroll the four-acre Carefree MAYOR Desert Gardens and meet local artists from the Desert Foothills Town of Carefree area as they demonstrate techniques such as oil, water color, 480.488.3686 and sketching, sculpting among other art forms. The experience www.carefree.org will promote local artisans and musicians while providing a unique, up-close and personal experience. Visitors are also encouraged to stop in at one of our fine Carefree restaurants and art galleries adjacent to the Gardens, along Easy Street or Historic Spanish Village area.

Learn more on our website, www.visitcarefree.com under “Carefree Desert Gardens,” or call 480.488.3686 for details.

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Sight and Sound Experience In The Carefree Desert Gardens

At the January 9 Carefree Town Council meeting, Stephen Hatcher was officially sworn in as a new Council member replacing the vacancy created by the passing of Council member Jim Van Allen.

Hatcher is a former aerospace engineer and is currently working in the financial services industry for Wells Fargo Advisors, leading one of the largest wealth management teams in the Valley as a senior investment officer. Hatcher believes his background as an engineer working for Lockheed and Boeing has helped him to develop creative solutions to technical problems, which could be helpful in his time on the council. Hatcher holds a degree in finance and resides in Carefree with his wife Beth, who is a school teacher for Desert Willow Elementary, and has lived in the area since 1992.

Hatcher was selected from a field of four candidates, including Carefree Planning and Zoning Vice Chairman Tom Cross, John Trayner and Vince D’Aliesio, and immediately assumed his seat on the Town Council after administration of the oath of office. Mayor Peterson commented, “We look forward to Mr. Hatcher bringing new perspective and experience to the challenges the Town Council is facing, just as he did in his work on the Carefree Strategic Plan Development project.”

For more information, go to www.visitcarefree.com.

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Join the Sight and Sound Experience Whether a master at oil or watercolor, a sculptor or bring a talent to many other art forms, the Town of Carefree encourages artists to register for its Sight and Sound Experience public art demonstration exhibition by March 1. Musicians are asked to be self-contained and perform in the designated Garden areas as an individual, duo, trio or quartet. All talent will be vetted by the Town of Carefree and there is no charge to participate. Artisans and musicians will be allowed to receive tips onsite from the public and a limited amount of time slots are available — early registration is encouraged.

Applications can be found at the Carefree Town website, www.visitcarefree.com under “Carefree Desert Gardens,” or call 480.488.3686 for details.

The Carefree Farmers’ Market continues this month with plenty of local offerings for every day or special family gatherings. Held every Friday from 9am to 1pm, the market is located at the Sundial in the Carefree Desert Gardens, 101 Easy Street.

Items found at the market include fresh, local, seasonal produce, herbs and flowers; locally-made jams, jellies and salsas; fresh baked breads, as well as demonstrations by chefs from Valley restaurants. Admission is free, as is adjacent parking.

For more information, visit www.carefree.org or call 480.488.3686.

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Ribbon Cutting Held At SkinRevision

The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce was present Thursday, January 11, to conduct a ribbon cutting ceremony for SkinRevision Studio Aesthetique at its new location.

SkinRevision offers maximized aesthetic products and services to women, men and teens who are new to skin care, have skin care concerns such as the effects of aging or acne, and for those who would like to take their skin care regimen to the next level to maximize skin health. SkinRevision also offers lash and makeup services.

SkinRevision Studio Aesthetique is located at 14 Easy Street in Carefree. For information, call 480.828.0987 or visit www.skinrevisionaz.com.

Desert Foothills Theater (DFT) will present Driving Miss Daisy February 2–11 at the Cactus Shadows Fine Ars Center Black Box Theater.

Winner of the 1988 Pulitzer Prize and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off-Broadway Play, Neil Simon Festival’s Driving Miss Daisy was also an Academy Award-winning film. A warm-hearted, humorous and affecting study of the unlikely relationship between an aging, crotchety white Southern lady, and a proud, soft-spoken African American man. The DFT production is directed

by Damon J. Bolling.

Cactus Shadows Fine Ars Center Black Box Theater is located at 33606 North 60th Street in North Scottsdale. For additional information, call 480.488.1981 or visit www.dftheater.org.

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Canvas and Coffee This Month At Holland

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The Foothills Community Foundation (FCF) will present Canvas and Coffee February 10, from 10am to 12:30pm, at the Holland Community Center.

Canvas and Coffee is a step-by-step guided acrylic painting class where attendees take home a 16”x20” painting at the end of the class.

Enjoy a fun, creative morning with friends at this monthly class — a new painting is presented each month.

The Foothills Community Foundation Holland Community Center is located at 34250 North 60th Street in North Scottsdale. For additional information on this class, or the many other FCF class offerings throughout the month, call 480.488.1090 or visit www.azfcf.org.

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This month’s Carefree Desert Gardens seminar series presents “Southwest Landscaping for Birds.” Learn how to attract more birds to desert gardens by creating landscape plant habitats. With many plants to choose from, it’s easy not only to provide food, but also shelter and nesting places.

Carefree Desert Gardens welcomes back gardening expert Carol Stuttard, Saturday, February 10. Join Stuttard as she discusses “some of the best plants to include in your landscaping to attract our finest feathered friends, including those lovely little hummingbirds we all enjoy.”

Stuttard, a transplanted gardener from England, is a certified master gardener. She has completed numerous advanced training courses and is a gardening educator. She was certified as a desert landscape designer through Desert Botanical Gardens and is a horticultural instructor there. She was an adjunct instructor in the Horticulture Department at Mesa Community College. Stuttard has been on PBS and had her own show on Channel 11, Scottsdale for Vegetable Gardening, and has a desert gardening blog at www.frommygardentoyou.blogspot. com.

The seminar, which usually includes a plant raffle, begins at 9:30am and runs until about noon at the Town Council Chambers, 33 Easy Street in Downtown Carefree. It is reccomended to arrive early as seating is limited.

A $5 (or more) donation is appreciated to support these programs. For details, call 480.488.3686.

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Call Harry S. Vardakis for appointment at Palm Desert Realty. Office: 480.488.3099, cell: 602.399.0708, fax: 480.488.5483

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Carefree Silhouette shadings diffuse strong incoming light and create a soft glow in the home.

The white rear sheer obscures the view into the home, providing daytime privacy.

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Carefree Coverings: Three Locations – A World of Choices

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Gary Pelow, owner of Carefree Coverings knows the blinds business. Pelow sold his original window covering business, which opened in 1997 in Las Vegas, and moved to Carefree’s Easy Street in 2003…and he hasn’t looked back. With three locations in the North Valley, and a mobile showroom, Carefree Coverings sets itself apart from other window covering businesses by being a Gallery Alliance/Centurion Dealer for Hunter Douglas.

“It means we carry nothing but Hunter Douglas,” says Pelow of the distinction. “We carry only the Hunter Douglas products, and we carry the full line from A to Z.” Pelow says that the decision to become an exclusive Hunter Douglas dealer was an easy one.

“I chose to go with Hunter Douglas early on because of what I saw the company was doing — the quality of product they were delivering. And they’re the only manufacturer that manufactures all of the parts for the blinds. The other manufacturers…you might as well just throw them away when you’re done because you can’t fix them. It’s main reason to buy Hunter Douglas, because of the warranty and the super-high quality of the product.”

Not only does Carefree Coverings carry the full line of Hunter Douglas products, the company is fully equipped to assist customers from the initial design service and sale, to the complete install, cleaning and repairs if needed. “We’re a one-stop shop,” says Pelow.

Cleaning and repairs are completed right in Carefree at the warehouse/repair facility located on the northwest corner of Cave Creek Road and Tom Darlington Drive.

The facility is a Hunter Douglas Authorized Service Center and can service shades (including ultrasonic cleaning) regardless of where they were purchased. And customers can stop in at one of the two retail spaces (one at Terravita Marketplace and one at DC Ranch Market Street) to get a hands-on experience with the Hunter Douglas products, and speak to the knowledgeable sales staff.

The staff at Carefree Coverings also help set the company apart — all employees are Hunter Douglas certified. They take classes to learn each product individually to earn the certification.

“A lot of my employees have been with me a long time. I’ve got installers that have been with me for three

and four years, and sales staff that’s been with me two, three or four years. We like to keep our people around.”

The company currently employs 10, but Pelow says that they are looking to hire a couple more employees this year. Part of the company’s growth is due to its return business.

“We have been going into the same homes over and over as the homeowners remodel,” says Pelow. “Over the last 20 years we’ve had people just keep calling us back because we do a good job.”

Carefree Coverings works with both commercial and residential clients to achieve the desired look of a space, but Hunter Douglas isn’t just about looks. Its Cellular Roller Shade, for instance, was created 29 years ago and offers up to R-12 level insulation, depending on the window glass.

“To give you an example, an exterior wall of a modern home is probably R-20 or 22,” says Pelow. “A glass window thermal pane is R-3, which is why there is so much heat loss and air conditioning loss in Arizona.

In the North Valley here, we like big windows — we want to see the outdoors. So, the cellular shade has always been very popular because of how it insulates.”

Of course, looks and functionality are still key to the product line, and Hunter Douglas is working on the cutting edge of smart home designs, with beautifully designed products that can be controlled from anywhere in the home — beauty and brains.

A proud member of the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce, Pelow says that they get a

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Carefree Coverings offers cleaning and repair it its Cave Creek Road/Tom Darlington Drive location.

lot of customers simply because they are local. “We do support locally, and we get supported locally.” And now through April 9, customers can get a $100 rebate with the purchase of certain products. For more information, visit the website (www.carefreecoverings.com) or stop into a Carefree Coverings showroom at Terravita Marketplace (34522 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 100B, Scottsdale) or DC Ranch Market Street (20875 North Pima Road, Suite C110, Scottsdale). | CST

Designer Banded Shades combine alternating sheer and solid bands in a single shade to create a precise level of sun and privacy.

The Cave Creek Unified School District’s (CCUSD) five A+ Elementary Schools of Excellence, will be holding their Kindergarten Roundup February 6, beginning at 5pm.

Each elementary school has a different focus, with all students being inspired to become lifelong learners in order to succeed in a global economy.

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CCUSD Kindergarten Roundup Scheduled

• B lack Mountain Elementary School — Emphasizing Performing Arts: Music, Dance and Drama; Spanish taught PreK-6; and an Individual Learning Model.

Roundup is 5–6:30pm.

• D esert Sun Academy — French Immersion beginning in Kindergarten; STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math); Spanish Taught K-6; Uniforms. Roundup is 5–6:30pm.

• H orseshoe Trails Elementary School — Chinese Immersion Program beginning in Kindergarten; On-Site Horsemanship and Equestrian Program; Chinese Taught PreK-6.

Roundup is 5–6:30pm.

• L one Mountain Elementary School — A STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Program with a full-time STEM teacher; three-year partnership with the AZ Science Center (made possible by Kiwanis Club of Carefree); Personalized Learning Model; Chinese Taught K-6. Roundup is 5–6:30pm.

For information, visit www.ccusd93.org.

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• D esert Willow Elementary School — Spanish Immersion beginning in Preschool; Technology; An International School, recently inducted into the International Spanish Academies (ISA) Network, accredited by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport of Spain. Roundup is 5–6:30pm.

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The dramatic moment before the start of an Arizona State University football game is the instant before the head coach leads his 100 big and strapping players onto the field. The adrenaline-infused players are crammed into the tunnel, jumping up and down, held back by their coach. The fans are on their feet cheering, the band is playing the rouser and cheerleaders are keeping it at a ALLEN NOHRE fever pitch.

Writer That was the scene at the 2017 Territorial Cup rivalry between ASU and the University of Arizona. All eyes were on ASU’s head coach Todd Graham, the throng of players restrained behind him and also on another person next to Coach Graham — 12-year-old Colin Jones of Carefree.

Colin met Coach Graham months earlier at a flag football game sponsored by the local North Valley Special Olympics. Coach Graham cordially invited Colin to join him on the football field at an ASU game. Colin, a regular at football games, chose the U of A game.

On the day of the game, Coach Graham and Colin were in front of the players poised for the signal to run onto the field. The coach turned to Colin standing beside him and asked, “Do you want to take my hand?” Colin said, “No, Coach.

I’ve got this.”

“There are big guys behind us,” Coach Graham added. “You can’t fall down, or we’ll get trampled.”

As the signal came to “go,” Colin changed his mind and said, “Coach, take my hand.”

They ran 50 yards to the middle of the field, hand in hand, and headed to the sidelines for the start of the game.

At the news conference, after ASU won the game, Coach Graham told the reporters, “That young man running with me onto the field was faster than me. It was fun. I like doing stuff like that.”

It was a big day for Colin and his parents, Todd and Michelle Jones, thanks to Coach Graham and Colin’s on-field performance. Asked if he was nervous, Colin said, “A little. But, it really was fun.”

Allen Nohre lives in Carefree with his wife, Kathie.

He is a writer for Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center and can be reached at anohre@cox.net.

MAYOR BUNCH WRITES…

By Mayor Ernie Bunch

The art of local land conservation

“Pretty as a picture” is a fitting description for the splendor of the Sonoran Desert. It’s a landscape that has inspired explorers and artists since it’s discovery. Desert Foothills Land Trust has played an integral role in protecting the natural beauty of hundreds of acres of pristine Sonoran Desert in the foothills north of Phoenix. Their work also provides a chance for everyone from hikers, mountain bikers, naturalists and artists to experience these lands just as the first inhabitants did.

Annually, the Land Trust holds the It’s Art for Land’s Sake exhibition and sale to celebrate local land conservation and the community’s rich “Jewel of the Creek” by Genise McGregor, artistic culture. The Land Trust is soliciting works 1st place winner 2017 from artists to connect people to these special places that have been forever protected and to cultivate an appreciation for the creativity and talent of local artists.

Desert Foothills Land Trust announced that the fourth annual It’s Art for Land’s Sake exhibit and sale, featuring juried entries and finalists, will be hosted by the Sonoran Arts League at their new Center for the Arts in Stagecoach Village. The Center for the Arts is located at 7100 East Cave Creek Road, Suite 144, in Cave Creek. The exhibit will be open to the public March 16–22. There is a $25 entry fee for each piece entered. All artists are welcome to enter.

The juror for the 2018 exhibit will be Tim Rees, a renowned and award-winning artist and instructor at the Scottsdale Artists’ School and the Academy at Rees Atelier. Rees will select the pieces to be exhibited. To qualify, each entry must be 2-D and represent the landscape, plants and/or animals distinctive to a Desert Foothills Land Trust preserve. Entry forms, rules and guidelines can be found on the It’s Art for Land’s Sake page of the Land Trust website at www.dflt.org. Entries must be received before 4pm February 19 to be juried. A portion of the sales will benefit the Desert Foothills Land Trust and Sonoran Arts League.

Desert Foothills Land Trust works with landowners, communities and partners to protect some of the most special and important natural areas in the foothills of Northern Phoenix.

The Land Trust has permanently protected nearly 700 acres on 24 preserves, many of which are open to the public for exploration and passive recreation. Desert Foothills Land Trust is accredited by the national Land Trust Accreditation Commission — a mark of distinction in the land trust community. More information is available at www.dflt.org or 480.488.6131.

Save The Dates For 2018 Rodeo Days!

Queen & Teen Pageant announced

Samantha Erdmann, the 2017 Cave Creek Rodeo Queen

Every rodeo needs a queen, and every queen needs a court. The 2018 Cave Creek Rodeo Days organizers are seeking young ladies who want to promote the sport of rodeo and the western way of life through its Queen and Teen pageant events. The 2018 royalty will ride the ring and participate in the parade.

For Queen eligibility, the contestant must be between the ages of 18 to 23. For Teen eligibility, the contestant must be between the ages of 13 to 17. Contestants will compete in the following categories: Horsemanship, Appearance, Personality and Photogenic. A princess program is also available for younger girls who would like to participate in certain Rodeo promotional activities.

The contestant entry deadline is February 9, and the one-day

competition will take place February 17 — a coronation dinner will be held that evening.

The 2018 Cave Creek Rodeo Days kicks off with a parade March 17, the weekend before the rodeo. The Rodeo Days Golf Tournament will be held Monday, March 19, at Tatum Ranch Golf Course, and the Rodeo fun kicks into high-gear with its first performance Friday, March 23, at 7:30pm. Additional performances take place Saturday, 7:30pm, and Sunday at 2pm. All rodeo performances take place at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena, 37201 North 28th Street. Cervi Champion Rodeo will once again be the stock contractor for the rodeo.

For additional information, or an application to participate in the pageant, parade or golf tournament, visit www.cavecreekrodeo.com.

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February, another month and another chance to enjoy Cave Creek.

There is always something happening in Cave Creek especially during “The Season.” A reminder that there is free Trolley service between Carefree and Cave Creek on Saturdays and Sundays. It’s a great way to see both communities at a speed you can take it all in.

There is even a real Stagecoach you can ride through Town in!

MAYOR Stagecoach Village is hosting a Fine Arts Festival Town of Cave Creek February 9–11, while just down the road at Roadhouse 480.488.1400 there are outdoor vendors highlighting their wares as www.cavecreek.org well.

February 16–18 is the Builders Showcase at the Hideaway. This is a smaller event highlighting motorcycles customized and built in Arizona.

Next door is Indian Village where Fry Bread is on the menu. My favorite is the Navajo Taco; it’s a great combination of flavors and textures. Have a conversation with Bart, the owner, you likely won’t forget it.

February 23–25 at the Roadhouse is a UTV Builders Showcase. I have a friend who refers to these vehicles as RazorRangerRhino’s, which used to cover it all, but now there are more brands on the market. So much for timeless names!

As usual, every Wednesday and Friday there is live bull riding at the Buffalo Chip, with live music seven nights a week. Don your boots and hat and come on up and do some two-stepping. Speaking of live music, join the Cave Creek Music page on Facebook to get a feel for what’s available on a nightly basis.

Wednesdays is Prime Rib night at Harold’s Corral, and it really can’t be beat.

Cave Creek has some really great restaurants well worth the trip.

Le Sans Souci at the top of the hill has Dover sole served the traditional European way and is what I always choose. Absolutely mouth-watering!

Cartwrights, Indigo Crow, Tonto Bar and Grill at Rancho Mañana — all great choices.

Cave Creek Museum, horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking, golf — Cave Creek just might be, no is, the best little town in Arizona.

Come on up and enjoy!

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Library To Host Italy Travel Lecture

Join Roberta Kritzia, international tour designer, for a lively slide lecture discussing “Small Group Travel to the Island of Sicily, Italy.” The lecture will be held Thursday, February 22, 3–4:30pm at Desert Foothills Library.

Kritzia will show photos and discuss her unique itinerary, which includes a wine tasting visit to a noted winery, a Sicilian cooking class with lunch, excursion around Mount Etna and a country farm house lunch and many other surprises.

This trip will be an unforgettable experience. The hotels on this trip are four- and five-star hotels.

Those considering joining the Sicily Small Group Tour, and looking for additional information, may send an email to roberta1119@aol.com, call 480.907.7436 or visit www.artistravel.com.

Reservations for the lecture are required for this free presentation.

Call 480.488.2286. Desert Foothills Library is located at 38443 North Schoolhouse Road in Cave Creek.

The Sonoran Arts League will be accepting entries for its 2018 Visual Arts Scholarship this month. This scholarship program has been created to encourage the artistic development of outstanding high school seniors who have excelled in the visual arts field and who have enrolled in a higher educational program.

Entries will be accepted 9am–5pm, February 20 and February 21. Entries are to be delivered to the Sonoran Arts League Center for the Arts located at Stagecoach Village, 7100 East Cave Creek Road, Suite 144, in Cave Creek.

For complete information about the scholarship program, and to download an application, visit www.sonoranartsleague.org/youthart.php and look for a link under the “Scholarship Awards” section.

Looking beyond February, residents should save the date for the Arts League Sonoran Festival of Art, March 9–11. Held at Stagecoach Village, the three-day, juried fine art festival will run 10am–5pm daily, and feature art workshops and demos in the visual, culinary and performing arts, a community resource expo and the League’s annual Fundraiser and Silent Auction, held Saturday, 5–9pm. The fundraising event will also serve as the League’s awards celebration for the Statewide Art Contest winners and Visual Scholarship winners.

Scholarship program, Festival of Art and more

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Look for complete details on the Sonoran Festival of Art in the March issue of CST.

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Upcoming Events At The Museum

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The Cave Creek Museum has put together family-friendly events for area residents to enjoy throughout the months of February and March.

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Stamp Mill Run — Feb. 10; 1:30pm Don’t miss the running of the Cave Creek Museum’s 10-Stamp Ore Crushing Mill. The only fully operation stamp mill in Arizona, it took eight years and more than 9,000 volunteer hours to bring it back to life.

Adult Discovery Series — Feb. 10; 2–3:30pm Activity is to be determined.

Family Fun Workshop — Feb. 11; 1:30–3:30pm Celebrate Arizona’s birthday with the Cave Creek Museum and Conrad Storad, author of Arizona Way Out West and Wacky, and official Arizona Centennial Celebration Book. Space is limited, as each young reader in attendance will receive an autographed copy of the book. Reservations are required.

Adult Discovery Series — March 3; 2–3:30pm Activity is to be determined.

Family Fun Workshop — March 4; 9am-3pm Join the Cave Creek Museum at Spur Cross Conservation Area and celebrate Arizona Archaeology Month at the Spur Cross Archaeology Fair. Bring the whole family and have fun while learning about the beautiful state of Arizona. The fun starts at 9am with a hike.

The Cave Creek Museum is located at 6140 East Skyline Drive in Cave Creek. For additional information, call 480.488.2764 or visit www. cavecreekmuseum.org.

New General Manager For Kiwanis Marketplace

Oak’s Diner & Flapjacks in Cave Creek is offering a “love is in the air” special for a limited time.

Oak’s owner, Sherry Vogler, says during the month of love the diner will offer customers a mouth-watering steak, two eggs, hash browns, toast or pancakes and coffee for only $8.95. The special will be available through Wednesday, February 28.

Oak’s Diner and Flapjacks is located at 6219 East Cave Creek Road. For additional information, call 480.488.5704.

The Marketplace Committee of the Kiwanis Club of Carefree announced the promotion of Sandra Carrier to the position of general manager of the Kiwanis Marketplace Thrift Store effective January 24. Carrier has worked as the assistant manager for almost two years. During late December and into January, she served as the interim general manager.

The Marketplace Committee began the search for a new assistant manager immediately after promoting Carrier. In the meantime, several volunteers have taken on extra responsibilities in the short term to help her during this transition.

The Kiwanis Marketplace Thrift Store is located at 6535 East Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. To schedule a donation pick up, contact the store at 480.488.8400. To learn more about the Kiwanis Club of Carefree, visit www.kiwaniscarefree.org.

February Chamber Business Breakfast Area residents and business owners are invited to join members of the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce for an informational monthly business breakfast presentation and early morning networking. The next breakfast will be held February 22, 7:30–9:30am, at Harold’s Cave Creek Corral, 6895 East Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. The cost is $8 for members and $15 for non-members.

For additional information, call 480.488.3381 or visit www.carefreecavecreek.org.

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February Is For Kids At The Library The Desert Foothills Library is showing love for the little ones this month (and every month!) with free activities for children of all ages.

Little Ones Family Lapsit — Thursdays; 9:45am Little ones ages 10 to 35 months are invited to join in a fun 20-minute romp with music, books, rhymes, fingerplays and felt stories. Concepts such as colors, shapes and counting to help children build their literacy skills will be highlighted.

Siblings are welcome. Registration is not required.

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Story Kids Preschool Storytime — Tuesdays; 9:45am Children ages 3 to 6, or those who have not yet entered kindergarten, are encouraged to join this 30-minute story time featuring books, music, felt stories and musical movement. Each week there will be an activity of some kind that follows the stories. Siblings are welcome. Registration is not required.

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“Be My Valentine” Tea Party — Feb. 13; 10:30–11:30am Young children ages 3 to 6 are invited to a fun tea party experience with the Valentine Queen. Try some tasty treats, learn about manners and do a craft. Weather permitting, program will take place on the outside veranda. Call to register.

Gifted Kids 101 — Feb. 17; 1:30–3pm (for parents) Encourage gifted student to develop and maintain a growth mindset at this discussion on Carol Dweck’s work on “growth” mindset vs. “fixed” mindset.

A mindset belief influences a student’s self-identity, the amount of effort he or she is

willing to give to a task and the student’s capacity to persevere. The topic is especially important for gifted students as they develop an understanding of their own abilities. This session presented by Donna Campbell, the past-president of the AAGT, will include a discussion on how parents can help guide their students toward a growth mindset.

Simultaneous programming for children is being provided at our ‘CreateSpace’ Program geared to grades K–5. Call to register for both programs.

CreateSpace 4 Kids — Feb. 17; 1:30–3pm Kids ages 6 to 11 will build items from a variety of building materials such as geckobots, snap circuitry, K’Nex, marble mazes and more.

This program is supported by the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Call to register.

Sensory Playdate — Feb. 18; 10–11am Join sensory play activities in a group setting to enhance the development of all children from 2 years of age and up. Explore stations of tactile objects, water or sand play, musical movement, or simple art. Call to register.

Kid’s Explore — Feb. 20; 2–3:15pm Kids grades K–5 will explore the human brain with Miss Teri through science and art activities about the human brain and neck. Call to register.

Lego Club — Feb. 22; 4–5pm Bring an imagination and build Legos. Geared to children ages 3–12; younger children may need parental guidance, but are welcome to attend and use the bigger blocks. The February theme is “birds,” but children may build whatever they want. Registration is not required.

Desert Foothills Library is located at 38443 North Schoolhouse Road in Cave Creek. For information, or to register, call 480.488.2286 or visit www.desertfoothillslibrary.org.

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The Griggs Group Realty Exexutives is now handling sales for the MC Development property, Hidden Rock at Cave Creek. A total of 40 homes were initially available, and according to Scott Grigg of The Griggs Group, nine have already been sold.

Hidden Rock is located right in the heart of Cave Creek, within walking distance to its cultural shops, unique and creative dining and a great nightlife. Homes start at $695K and offer two standard models, the Agave and the Golden Barrel — both with flexible floor plans that can be customized to meet the homeowner’s needs. Amenities include a community pool and spa, and the HOA maintains the front yard landscaping.

A fully-furnished model home is now complete at Hidden Rock, and the community is invited to its grand opening event, which will be held Thursday, February 8, from 4-7pm. Residents will enjoy a Wild West theme celebration with barbeque, live entertainment and a mechanical bull, as well as the opportunity to tour the new model home.

The sales office at Hidden Rock, 6525 East Cave Creek Road, is open Tuesday– Sunday, 12-5pm. For sales questions, contact Grigg directly at 480.540.5479 For additional information, visit www.hiddenrockatcavecreek.com.

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COMMUNITY VOICES: MALE CALL

Time Waits For No One JAMES ROBERTS Phoenix

The Male Call Advisory Board™ would like to call attention to some avoidable romance-killing waits perpetrated by certain bands, movie moguls and restaurants.

1. E ndless dance band codas. OK, so technically a coda is “a concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure,” but many bar bands extend an otherwise lively dance tune into seemingly endless drum riffs and lead guitar flourishes. See the problem is, we dancers only have a certain number of moves and after about five minutes, we’ve pretty much used them up. But there’s no graceful way to exit the floor, mid-riff. We know, the band is working itself up to fever pitch for a series of grand finales, but give us dancers a break. We’d either like a new beat or a chance to canoodle.

2. “ Date movies” over 100 minutes. Unless your name is Lawrence of Arabia or Spartacus you really ought to have a heart for new couples on their second date (you’d never take a prospective romantic partner to a movie on the first date, would you? Please say “no.”). We’ve got nothing against a good epic if the bridge over the River Kwai needs to be blown up or Ben is about to be Hur’d. But couples in their EDP (early dating period) like to spend their get-acquainted time having fascinating conversations and exchanging smoldering glances, not squirming in a movie seat. So, movie date-planners, check the running time before you run out of time.

A timeless relationship may be waiting for you…but not too long.

Need a guy’s perspective? Jot a note to Male Call at jrobertpenn@aol.com

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By Mark Field

The most rewarding feeling being in the mortgage industry is helping solve major financial issues. For example, a real estate professional referred me to a couple wanting to buy a home. The husband told me that the wife’s pocketbook was stolen from the supermarket and someone wrote many bad checks on their account. They had been dealing with this issue for three years. I asked what city this occurred in, contacted the police department and obtained a copy of the police report. I then submitted it to all three credit bureaus and had all the derogatory accounts modified removing them from the credit report. Now, the couple qualified to buy the home.

It is the little things — attention to details — that make for a mortgage professional and I feel great appreciation to having those skills deeply ingrained from my eight years of service in the U.S. Navy on submarines. Done right and with pride. I felt honored to be able to jump in and make all these problems disappear for this family. Those feelings are the most rewarding coming from my 20 years in the mortgage industry. If I can be of any help to you or your family, I would be honored to help. I pride myself on no games, no gimmicks.

Mark Field (NMLS 965030) with Barrett Financial Group received the Mortgage Loan Originator of the Year award and a Proclamation from the Arizona Legislature for his service to the State of Arizona. He can be reached at 602.241.2500.

Judd To Receive Foundation for Women’s Lifetime Achievement Award Arizona Foundation for Women has selected two-time Golden Globe nominated actress, humanitarian and author Ashley Judd as its 2018 Sandra Day O’Connor Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree.

Judd is known for her roles in highly successful movies such as Kiss the Girls, Eye of the Beholder, Someone Like You, and Double Jeopardy. And most notably, Arizona Foundation for Women is recognizing Judd for her philanthropic and activist work around women’s health, rights and equality, and helping those living with AIDS around the world.

“Ms. Judd brings to light in her work around women’s issues a topic many prefer to keep in the dark, deny, block out, ignore or simply are not aware of,” says Arizona Foundation for Women CEO Mesha Davis. “It’s hard to hear of a child, woman, or anyone, being sexually exploited or abused, let alone talk about it openly. We need dedicated individuals like Ms. Judd to take a stand.

We need to say, ‘It ends here! It ends now! It ends today’.”

Judd will receive the Sandra Day O’Connor Lifetime

Achievement Award Monday, March 26, at the Arizona Biltmore during the Foundation’s annual awards luncheon.

The Sandra Day O’Connor Lifetime Achievement Award is given annually to a woman who has distinguished herself through her leadership and contributions to society through her lifetime achievements, especially for work that benefits women and families.

“Receiving the Sandra Day O’Connor Lifetime Achievement Award is an enormous honor,” Judd said. “Named for a historic pioneer and icon, I interpret the award as less a validation for what service God has used me to render thus far, than as a sacred encouragement to continue to strive for an equal, safe, and flourishing society in which everyone is valued and has the same opportunities. I am very thankful to the Arizona Foundation for Women for the opportunity to reflect on my journey thus far and the encouragement to keep striving.”

For additional information, visit www.afw.org.

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3. W e’ve saved the worst for last: Valentine’s Day dining out. There’s hardly a deal-killer more devastating than chilling for 75 minutes in a restaurant lobby. So, V-Day date-planners, figure on home-cooking or maybe even try a picnic.

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Lines in the Dust The Black Theatre Troupe www.blacktheatretroupe.org; 602.258.8129

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Bumper Jacksons Musical Instrument Museum

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ODC/Dance Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

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Feb. 10

Cinderella

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Ballet Arizona www.balletaz.org; 602.381.1096

Arizona Musicfest: The Doo Wop Project

Feb. 15 – March 4

Highlands Church Chris De’Sean Lee & Hamilton Chicago Company Photo: Joan Marcus 2016

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Feb. 10

Mulan

Feb. 6

Orpheum Theatre http://phoenix.ticketforce.com

Hamilton

Arizona Musicfest: Pink Martini

ASU Gammage www.asugammage.com; 480.965.3434

Highlands Church www.azmusicfest.org; 480.422.8449

Feb. 2–3

Kid Koala: Nufonia Must Fall

Feb. 7

Nat Geo: Deadliest Lifesavers

World Championship Hoop Dance Contest

Musical Instrument Museum www.mim.org; 480.478.6000

Mesa Arts Center

Heard Museum www.heard.org; 602.252.8840

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Feb. 10 – April 1

www.renfestinfo.com; 520.463.2700

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Feb. 11

Hotel Saguaro

Pavlo

Great AZ Puppet Theater www.azpuppets.org; 602.262.2050

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American Brass Quintet

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CYT Phoenix at Mesa Arts Center www.mesaartscenter.com; 480.644.6500

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Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Feb. 2–25

Hand to God Phoenix Theatre www.phoenixtheatre.com; 602.254.2151

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Mesa Arts Center

A Date with John Waters

James and the Giant Peach

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org; 480.499.8587

Feb. 16

Arizona Musicfest: Lee Ann Womack

Feb. 2–4

Arizona Opera www.azopera.org; 602.266.7464

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Mesa Arts Center

Candide, Portland Opera; Photo: Cory Weaver

Arizona Theatre Company www.arizonatheatre.org; 602.256.6995

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Arizona Musicfest: Michael Feinstein

Front Country Musical Instrument Museum

Love Bites Vampire Ball

Feb. 9–25

The Hobbit Valley Youth Theatre www.vyt.com; 602.253.8188

Southwest Shakespeare Company at Mesa Arts Center www.swshakespeare.org

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Feb. 9

Scorpius Dance Theatre at The Grand www.scorpiusdance.com

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Sense and Sensibility

Feb. 13

Cyrus Chestnut Trio

Spring Training Sun Devils at Diamondbacks Salt River Fields www.cactusleague.com

Musical Instrument Museum

Feb. 14

Lyle Lovett and Robert Earl Keen Musical Instrument Museum

Feb. 21

The Wood Brothers Musical Instrument Museum

The Chieftains Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

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Celebrity Theatre www.celebritytheatre.com; 602.267.1600, Ext. 1

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

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Arizona Musicfest: Festival Orchestra – Beethoven & Bernstein

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David Wilcox Musical Instrument Museum

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Arizona Musicfest: Olga Kern with the Festival Orchestra

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La Casa de Cristo Church

Feb. 25

BoDeans

Feb. 23

Diamondbacks at Rockies

Musical Instrument Museum

Salt River Fields

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Diamondbacks at Reds

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Rockies at Diamondbacks

Arizona Musicfest: Doc Severinsen’s Trumpet Kings

Salt River Fields

Highlands Church

Feb. 26

Emily Bear

March 1

A Tribute to Leonard Bernstein

Brewers at Diamondbacks

Musical Instrument Museum

Salt River Fields

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Musical Instrument Museum

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Hair

Arizona Broadway Theatre www.azbroadway.org; 623.776.8400

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Indians at Diamondbacks Salt River Fields

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Megan Hilty with Seth Rudetsky Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Feb. 24

The California Guitar Trio Musical Instrument Museum

Feb. 25

Brewers at Diamondbacks Salt River Fields

Feb. 27

Davina and the Vagabonds and the Squirrel Nut Zippers Musical Instrument Museum

Feb. 27

Diamondbacks at Giants Scottsdale Stadium

March 2

Diamondbacks at Rockies Salt River Fields

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Diamondbacks at Dodgers Camelback Ranch

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Interactive Art Event Returns To Scottsdale Waterfront FLAWLESS by Studio ALEX — Architectural Light Experience; Photo: Jeff Kemp

Scottsdale Public Art’s signature event Canal Convergence Water + Art + Light returns for its sixth year to the Scottsdale Waterfront in February and March 2018. With the renewed support of presenting sponsors Salt River Project (SRP) and the City of Scottsdale, Scottsdale Public Art brings international, national and local artists to Scottsdale to create a free, interactive and educational art event.

Canal Convergence 2018 will take place at the Scottsdale Waterfront between Scottsdale Road and Goldwater Boulevard over two weekends: February 23–24 and March 2–3, 4–10pm daily. The large-scale art installations featured at the event also will remain on display throughout the week.

Visitors will experience nine days of cutting-edge public art installations suspended above and placed throughout the Arizona Canal at the Scottsdale Waterfront.

Scottsdale Public Art will present a range of educational activities and engaging events including screenprinting workshops, outdoor dance performances, community bike rides, a series of artist talks, poetry readings and a special VIP preview event Thursday, February 22. Live music by local bands will be featured on Friday and Saturday nights, and guests also may enjoy the beer, wine and food garden at Soleri Plaza.

Featured public art installations, workshops and performances include “Reflection Rising” by artist Patrick Shearn of Poetic Kinetics; “Desert Sun” by Jotta Studio; “Globoscope”

by Collectif Coin; “FLAWLESS”

by Studio ALEX — Architectural Light Experience; “Barter Boat” by RADAR Art: Robin Schwartzman, Anna Abhau, Elliott and Desiree Moore; poster printing and print your own merch workshops by Eli Richard; live dance performances

by Nicole L. Olson (“Descending Fables” February 24) and Nomad (March 3); and “Los Trompos” by Héctor Esrawe and Ignacio Cadena.

Canal Convergence has continued to expand in both size and scope since its launch in 2012. After the February/March 2018 event, Canal Convergence will expand again and move to a new time of year. It will officially become a fall event and increase to a full 10 days starting in November 2018. The first art installation for November 2018, titled “Arizona!” by award-winning architects and artists Choi+Shine, is already in production. To help celebrate and promote this transition, Choi+Shine will have a launch party and workshop during the February/ March 2018 Canal Convergence.

For the most up-to-date information on Canal Convergence Water + Art + Light, visit www. canalconvergence.com.

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Carefree Gallery Focuses On Love Theme In February February is the month of love, and the Ted Phillip Denton Contemporary Art Gallery is a perfect place to buy a gift for a loved one.

Highlighted at the gallery this month is the exquisite jewelry of three amazing artists of Native American heritage. Master jeweler Duane Maktima of Laguna/Hopi lineage creates dramatic, exquisite contemporary jewelry combining sterling silver, rosarita, opal, black jade and gold spacers as his primary materials of choice. Benson Manygoats, of Navajo lineage, has been recognized with numerous awards for his intricate and precise sterling silver and gemstone inlay jewelry. And Jovanna Poblano, coming from a long line of Zuni artists, combines precious and semi-precious beads to weave shimmering tapestries of beaded magic and beauty. Denton’s wife, Joy Landau, also creates a statement with her elegant, classic necklaces and bracelets, complemented by unique, one-of-a-kind closures and clasps.

In addition, the gallery is highlighting the captivating, miniature bronze figurative sculptures of Yenny Cocq of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Seated on rock formations gathered by rock hounds Landau and Denton, these moveable figures can reflect the ongoing variations and moods of our primary relationships. Also featured are the Inspiration Boxes by glass artist DaVidRo focusing on words of love as well as the Garden of Roses collection by fiber artist Andrea Cook.

Denton and Landau are proud to offer the book Constructions, a testimonial to the legacy of extraordinary architect Alfred Newman Beadle (Al Beadle) whose designs punctuate the landscape of Phoenix and also the DVD BeadleArchitecture, created as a love letter to Beadle. Proceeds go to Gnosis Media in an effort to foster an enduring tribute to Beadle and promote his legacy to current and future generations.

“We invite you to visit our gallery to select special gifts of art for your loved one(s),” says Denton.

Ted Phillip Denton Contemporary Art Gallery is located at 100 Easy Street, Suite 1, in Downtown Carefree. For a virtual tour of the gallery, visit www.tedphillipdenton. com. For additional information, contact Ted at tedsart@cox.net or 760.780.8484 or Joy at reflectionsofjoy@cox.net or 760.835.9204.

Maker Fest Announces New Date The fifth annual Southwest Maker Fest (SWMF) arrives earlier this year — moving from mid-March to February 17. SWMF will offer participatory activities in the arts, technology, science, sustainability and more to festival visitors from 10am to 4pm on Pepper Street and at the i.d.e.a. Museum, which will be open free to the public for the event.

The free festival, located in the heart of Downtown Mesa, just off Main Street and Macdonald Street, will offer exhibits, demonstrations, community art projects and lots of opportunities to try out new things.

This year, the event is partnering with the Downtown Mesa Festival of the Arts, so handmade creations sold by their makers can be explored there, immediately adjacent to SWMF on Macdonald Street. Food and music will round out the day’s experiences.

Southwest Maker Fest is a collaborative one-day festival and community of makers seeking to achieve the vision of a connected community, empowered by creativity. SWMF’s mission is to celebrate, engage, and inspire the maker in everyone. Last year’s event welcomed about 5,000 visitors.

SWMF is once again a signature event of the Arizona SciTech Festival (www. azscitech.com). Event details can be found at www.southwestmakerfest.com.

Meet Kathi Turner — High Desert Creations Kathi Turner is a jewelry designer creating thoughtful, earthy, simple and intricately embellished wearable art and accessories that represent the heart of her lifestyle as a cattle rancher on the remote, wide-open spaces of Southeastern Oregon and Northern Nevada.

Representing her connection to the earth and its beauty, Turner follows her free spirit creating jewelry that sparks the spirit of the western lifestyle. She selects stones native to the Southwest set in basic metals — sterling silver and 100 percent copper — adding handcrafted western and Native American symbol accents to her skillfully constructed line of bracelets, earrings and neckpieces Holding a significant place in her heart, Turner designs custom ranch brand pendants, bracelets and key fobs that represent a family’s unique ranch markings — present, past or historic brands — and welcomes collaborations. She also creates storyteller pendants that depict three important events or memories for the wearer. Collaboration is always welcome and Turner invites individuals to contact her to create a custom, personal piece that reflects the heart’s desire.

Turner currently works out of two beautiful studios, one in Winnemucca, Nevada’s cowboy and ranching country; one in North Scottsdale in the heart of Arizona’s artistic world.

“The High Desert Creation studios are my solitary places where I bring together all aspects of me – the artist, the rancher, the wife/mother/sister/ daughter — and each piece of jewelry contains a little of my heart and soul and some of this beautiful world we live in.”

For additional information, visit www.highdesertcreations.com.

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To contact Dr. Birdwell, call 480.484.6120. For more information on the Scottsdale Unified School District, visit www.susd.org.

Hourly Childcare Offered At KidsPark In North Phoenix

The School of Ballet Arizona Announces New School Director Ballet Arizona announced that Anthony Jones has been named the new director for The School of Ballet Arizona, the result of a search that included both national and international candidates. Jones will join the organization February 12, taking responsibility for The School of Ballet Arizona’s full range of classical ballet training, which includes its School Year program, Summer Intensive and Studio Company, attracting students from around the nation and the world.

Jones brings an accomplished background as a school director and former dancer. Most recently, he has been the school director for the highly-regarded Oregon Ballet Theatre School. Before taking on that role, he served on the classical ballet faculty for Palucca University for Dance, in Dresden, Germany and Ridgefield Conservatory for Dance in Connecticut.

“We are enthusiastic that Anthony will nurture and grow the level of excellence the School of Ballet Arizona has come to represent,” said Ib Andersen, Ballet Arizona’s artistic director. “He will continue the school’s mission to provide dancers with comprehensive training that prepares them as artists that meet expectations of a professional dance company.”

The School of Ballet Arizona is the only school associated with the acclaimed Ballet Arizona professional company, considered

by The New York Times’ Alastair Macaulay to be “among the most enterprising companies anywhere.” Training and rehearsing in the same facility as the professional dancers, students enjoy a new state-of-the-art 50,000-square-foot dance center with seven studios, a black box theatre, costume shop, scene shop and administrative facilities. In 2016, the school was given approval by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program to except international students.

For additional information, visit www.balletaz.org.

KidsPark in Phoenix offers childcare on an hourly basis. Designed for ages 2 to 12 — with a focus on imagination, movement, art and socialization — activities for preschoolers and school-agers include arts and crafts, games, cooking, sensory exploration, music, stories and hands-on science.

The childcare’s open, “no walls” floor plan lets children choose the activity area that most interests them. Kids play independently or join group activities led by early education professionals. Afterschool childcare and homework help are also offered, as are special events.

This month, area children are invited to a Valentine Party February 9 and 10 starting at 5pm.

While parents enjoy a date night out, children will enjoy playing with all the toys, games, books and puzzles at KidsPark. There will also be lots of Valentine-themed arts and crafts activities going on and children can create Valentine cards for family and friends. A pizza dinner and healthy snacks will be served. There will also be a special hot chocolate station set up with lots of toppings. KidsPark is licensed to change diapers. Childcare will be available until 11pm.

In addition, a special Valentine Card Marking Workshop will be held February 10–13, 4–6pm each day. Children will enjoy designing and creating beautiful, personalized Valentine cards for friends and family. Lots of colorful paper, markers, and arts and crafts supplies will be available. The cost for both events is $9 per hour for the first child; $14 per hour for two siblings; $4 each additional sibling.

KidsPark is located at 12635 North 48th Street in Phoenix. For information, call 602.788.2445 or visit www.kidspark.com/scottsdale.

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The core purpose of the Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) is to ensure that all individual learners reach their full potential. We achieve this by being student-focused in all that we do and by being responsive, humble and growth-minded.

SUSD graduates are ready to take their place in the world when they leave us, whether they choose to continue their education or go directly into the workplace. SUSD high schools DR. DENISE BIRDWELL offer students a full complement of advanced study, from honors classes to dual enrollment and Advanced Superintendent Placement classes that lead to transferrable college credits (and Scottsdale Unified School District lower tuition bills!).

SUSD offers an expanding variety of 21st century, profession-related Career and Technical Education programs, from biotechnology and culinary arts to graphic/web design, engineering and nursing. Completion of many of these areas of study prepares students for industry-accepted certification that can lead to immediate career opportunities upon graduation and/or advanced avenues of post-secondary studies.

In the Desert Mountain Learning Community, preparations continue for the expansion of Desert Mountain High School’s International Baccalaureate (IB) program to neighboring Mountainside Middle School. Community response so far to the IB Middle Years program (MYP) is enthusiastic.

When fully implemented, the MYP will include all three of Mountainside’s grades (6, 7, 8), and will take over Desert Mountain’s pre-diploma program for freshmen and sophomores. Both schools look forward to receiving initial approval of their applications in the coming months. With that, they will gain access to additional resources that will assist staff in writing and reworking instructional content areas to reflect IB program requirements.

The SUSD IB program is open to students districtwide and, by open enrollment, to students beyond our boundaries. Parents interested in finding out more about Mountainside’s IB MYP program are invited to call 480.484.5500. Call Desert Mountain High School at 480.484.7000 for more information on its IB diploma program. More than 700 students have graduated from the Desert Mountain IB program since it began 19 years ago, along the way evolving into global citizen problem-solvers who are well prepared for the rigors of university study…and life.

At the other end of the school spectrum are the children who will comprise SUSD’s Class of 2031. Kindergarten Roundups resume next month for the parents of next school year’s kindergarten students. Most meetings will take place the week of March 5.

Over the years, we have found (and parents of older children know this to be true) that it is just as important for parents to be well acquainted with their littlest learner’s school as it is for their 5-year-old. Kindergarten Roundups cover such essential information as the kindergarten curriculum, daily school schedule, drop-off and pickup practices and school lunches. SUSD offers full-day kindergarten at all 15 of its elementary schools and all four K-8 schools. We encourage you to attend your school’s event next month. Check the calendar of upcoming Kindergarten Roundup information meetings on our website, www.susd.org. If you reside outside of our boundaries, open enrollment options may still be available. Find out more at http://enroll.susd.org.

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Spirited Event Returns For Seventh Year – Heads Downtown 2018 Arizona Cocktail Weekend

More than 60 of the Valley’s best food trucks will roll into Salt River Fields at Talking Stick for the 2018 Street Eats Food Truck Festival.

Unspooling across the endless grass lawns at Salt River Fields Saturday, February 10, and Sunday, February 11, this family-friendly festival is open from 11am to 6pm, daily. Plus, between bites guests can enjoy everything from live music on two stages, food Photo courtesy of Salt River Fields eating contests, a local vendor marketplace and free cooking demos featuring top local chefs. Not to mention, a kid’s zone featuring dozens of bounce houses and other inflatable fun to keep the kids happy while parents go back for seconds, thirds and fourths.

Tickets to the 2018 Street Eats Food Truck Festival are on sale now for $12 ($15 at the gate), or $65 for VIP access, including six beverages and four food tokens, private restrooms, plus access to VIP Lounge, and kids under 12 (and parking) are free. All food trucks accept cash (and most accept credit cards). Most important, all food trucks will be serving up $2 samples, so attendees can graze the day away.

Sponsored by Talking Stick Resort, with Uber as the official ride share partner, the 2018 Street Eats Food Truck Festival will feature live music from the Solid Rock Foundation and the School of Rock. Plus, be sure to check out the Sub-Zero/Wolf kitchen stage, where top Valley chefs will demonstrate how to slice, dice, simmer and sauté great food from their restaurants with demos at the top of every hour (between noon and 4pm both days). No reservations required.

Salt River Fields at Talking Stick (www.saltriverfields.com) is located at 7555 North Pima Road in Scottsdale. For event information, visit www.streeteatsaz.com.

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Moving to Downtown Phoenix for 2018, tickets to the seventh annual Arizona Cocktail Week-End (AZCW) start at $40, plus a portion of all tickets sales will go to support new charitable partners, Local First Arizona Foundation (www.localfirstazfoundation. org) and Child Crisis of Arizona (www. childcrisisaz.org).

Now hosted in the heart of Downtown Phoenix, and distilled down to three spirited days of cocktail fun, Arizona Cocktail Week-End returns February 17–19, with all-new venues and more walk-able, pedestrian-friendly event lineup that takes advantage of Arizona’s amazing winter weather.

The Week-End kicks off Saturday with Photo courtesy of Arizona Cocktail Week-End an all-new opening night party named “The Cocktail Jam.” Hosted at Downtown’s hottest new music hall, The Van Buren (www.thevanburenphx.com), The Cocktail Jam will pair trending spirit brands and crafted cocktails with live music to create a one-of-kind experience in the Valley. Then on Sunday, it’s the return of Top Bars, showcasing pop-up versions of renowned bars from around the state, country and across the globe, all in one location. Now hosted at historic warehouse turned hip event venue, The Croft (www.thecroftdowntown.com). In addition, top lounges, bars and restaurants across downtown will be hosting AZCW events, dinners and exclusive cocktail tastings, including Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour, Bar Bianco, Blue Hound & Luster Rooftop Pool Bar, Chico Malo, Nook Kitchen, The Arrogant Butcher, The Breadfruit & Rum Bar, The Croft, The Van Buren and more.

Most important, the Arizona Cocktail Week-End is also dedicated to giving back to the local community, including its own dedicated 501(c)(3) charity, The Jupiter Foundation, focused providing a safety net for all industry professionals, including assisting with medical bills or helping in time of need when they have no other options available.

For information, or to purchase tickets, visit www.arizonacocktailweek.com.

New Venue, More Vendors: Third Annual PHX Vegan Food Festival In its third consecutive year, the PHX Vegan Food Festival returns to the Valley Saturday, February 24, from 11am to 5pm.

To accommodate growing crowds and vendor demand, the event is moving from its original space to a much larger venue, Margaret T. Hance Park, 1202 North 3rd Street in Downtown Phoenix The outdoor, family-friendly festival will showcase nearly 100 of the state’s most beloved vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants, food trucks and vendors, as well as some out of town favorites. Restaurants, bakeries, food trucks and food and beverage artisans will be selling their delicious creations.

In addition, area vendors will be showcasing and selling their vegan-friendly offerings, including household products, body care items, clothing and accessories. Highlights include Cafe Lalibela, Even Stevens, Freak Brothers Pizza, Hummus Express, Pho King Food Truck, Local Lunch Box, Simons Hot Dogs, Mi

Vegana Madre, Southern Fried Vegan and Pomegranate Cafe, to name a few. There will also be cooking demonstrations and presentations by chefs and industry experts, including local chefs Jason Wyrick and Madelyn Pryor of The Vegan Taste.

Event activities include a kids’ zone spearheaded by Free Arts of Arizona, plus The Listening Room Phoenix will showcase a full day of live and local music on three stages.

Several no-host bars will be located throughout the event.

General admission is $25 in advance and $30 at the door and includes access to the event vendors, entertainment and demos, as well as one alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverage token. VIP admission is $50. Additional food items, beverages and products are available for purchase. Kids 12 and under are free. The event is presented by Davisson Entertainment.

For additional information and to purchase tickets, visit www.phxveganfest.com.

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Family Fun Walk To Benefit Children With Disabilities Southwest Human Development, along with presenting sponsor Arizona Coyotes Foundation, will host the 10th annual Walk With Me family fun walk and carnival to benefit the nonprofit’s Easterseals services for young children with disabilities.

The event will feature a 1-mile family fun walk, inflatables, interactive kids zone, entertainment, food, a community resource fair and more.

The event will be held Saturday, February 17, 8am–12 noon, at Scottsdale Civic Center Park located at 3939 North Drinkwater Boulevard in Scottsdale Southwest Human Development is Arizona’s largest nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development. Recognizing a child’s earliest experiences and relationships establish the foundation for all future development, Southwest Human Development’s more than 40 comprehensive programs focus on young children — ages birth to 5 — and their families in the areas of child development and mental health, Easterseals disabilities services, early literacy and Head Start, child welfare and professional development and training. Founded in 1981, Southwest Human Development serves 135,000 children and families each year.

To register or donate, visit www.swhd.org/walk.

In December, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center was awarded a five-star rating, the highest possible score, for quality and patient satisfaction.

There are 82 CMS hospitals in Arizona that participated, and Summit Healthcare was one of six hospitals in Arizona to receive a five-star ranking for being best in quality.

“We are proud to be recognized by CMS for our high quality and satisfaction scores,” said Ron McArthur, CEO at Summit Healthcare. “This achievement reflects Summit’s commitment to provide exceptional care, close to home.”

CMS combines performance on over 50 measures into a single rating of one to five stars. The star rating summarizes data from existing quality measures publicly reported on Hospital Compare into a single star rating for each hospital. The website makes it easier for consumers to compare hospitals and be able to interpret quality information.

To learn more about CMS and the Overall Hospital Star Rating visit www.medicare.gov/hospital/ comparedata.

Summit Healthcare is a not-forprofit health care organization with the primary mission to provide exceptional care, close to home. For further information, call 928.537.4375 or visit www.summithealthcare.net.

By Dr. Thomas Biuso, Senior Medical Director, West Region, UnitedHealthcare

Every year, millions of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, especially to exercise more, eat better and improve their health. However, many resolutions end in failure, with more than half of Americans giving up on their vows by the second week of February.

But setting goals to maintain or improve your health is more than just a turnof-the-year obligation — it could mean the difference between a long life and a premature death.

Read the rest of “Why Your Healthy New Year’s Resolutions Are So Important” online now! Go to news.CITYSunTimes.com.

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Passes On Sale For Sedona Film Festival

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As the Sedona International Film Festival approaches the quarter-century mark in 2019, festival organizers have gone back to its roots for the 24th annual event, February 24 – March 4.

“We started as a film festival and we’re moving forward as one and that’s where our focus will be: on the movies,” said Sedona International Film Festival creative and development director Pat Schweiss.

The 24th Sedona International Film Festival will feature 150 films from narrative features to documentaries to shorts at three venues: the Mary D. Fisher Theatre, the Sedona Performing Arts Center and Sedona Harkins 6. In addition to the film screenings, four-time Academy Award nominee and multiple Emmy Awardwinner Jane Alexander will receive the 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award during the festival.

Alexander, a former director of the National Endowment for the Arts, made her Broadway debut in 1968, winning the 1969 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play in The Great White Hope with

James Earl Jones. She has earned seven Tony Award nominations and was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 1994. She went on to star in the film version of The Great White Hope in 1970, receiving the first of four Academy Award nominations for her performance.

During her appearance in Sedona, the Festival will screen Testament, The Great White Hope and Kramer vs.

Kramer. Alexander will be on hand for post-screening question-and-answer sessions when she will be presented with the award.

Passes are on sale now; individual tickets will go on sale in mid-February. Visit www.sedonafilmfestival.org or call the festival box office at 928.282.1177. Student packages may be purchased through the Box Office and student ID’s are required.

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Blending science, mechanics and design is an innovative art form, and the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) showcases an appreciation for the art of cars at its annual Classic Car Show.

SAACA believes that every aspect of an automobile is art — from the headlights and the body of the car, to the seats and dashboard, even each little screw and bolt holding the car together.

The event aims to bring the automobile to light as an art form through this spectacular community event, which also supports the organization’s business and arts integration initiatives.

The event invites thousands of people out to rev up the weekend with live oldies music, kids’ activities and great food, with 20 different classes of auto awards given in Best of Show, Best Interior, Best Paint, Best Engine and People’s Choice. The one-day event, held February 17 from 10am to 3pm, will feature live blues music on the main stage, classic BBQ on the grill and an endless supply of everything people have come to love about fast cars and classic autos.

The 2018 car show will be held at Oro Valley Marketplace, 12155 North Oracle Road in Oro Valley. Admission is $5; children 10 and under are free, and a $1 discount is offered to all veterans and active duty military with an ID. For additional information, visit www.saaca.org/classiccarshow.html.

Photos courtesy of Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance

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New Mexico’s La Fonda Hosts Artists In Residence La Fonda on the Plaza continues its popular Artist in Residence Adventure program, launched in fall of 2017, through the end of February, with a roster of prominent New Mexico artists working in the hotel lobby each Thursday through Saturday, 4–7pm. Scheduled artists include Hollis Chitto, known for his intricate and vibrant beadwork (February 15–17); silversmith and basket weaver David McElroy (February 22–24); painter Nocona Burgess (February 1–3) and painter Marla Allison (February 8–10).

The program is part of a citywide Artist in Residence initiative designed to give visitors a new, interactive way to experience the art and artists that are so integral to Santa Fe. “Here at La Fonda, art has always been a passion, and we’ve been collecting the pieces that grace our public spaces and guest rooms for 95 Artwork by Hollis Chitto years,” says Jennifer Kimball, chair of the board of La Fonda, which is the only hotel in Santa Fe to offer complimentary, docent-led tours of its own extensive art collection, and was named to Condé Nast Traveler’s 2015 Gold List of Hotels with Great Art Collections. “We’re excited to add a dynamic new dimension to the La Fonda art experience with the artists who are actually creating on site. Guests can talk with the artists, participate in some of the demonstrations themselves, or even purchase the ultimate souvenir — an original work of art that they saw come to life before their very eyes.”

Through February 28, 2018, La Fonda on the Plaza is also offering a special accommodations package to help guests truly immerse themselves in the magic of live art creation.

The package includes luxury guest room accommodations for two, complimentary breakfast for two in the hotel’s La Plazuela restaurant (a $40 value per day), complimentary passes for two to the New Mexico Museum of Art and other state-run museums, and a gift of La Fonda’s stunning coffee table book, La Fonda Then & Now, which contains numerous color reproductions of works in the hotel’s art collection.

For additional information, call 800.523.5002 or visit www.lafondasantafe.com.

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El Conquistador Tucson Announces Its 2018 Artist Portfolio In continued celebration of Oro Valley’s rich and diverse local art culture, El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort, has announced its 2018 portfolio of artists who will be showcasing their work in the resort’s art forum – The Artist’s Nest.

Situated at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains, the newly renovated and renamed El Conquistador Resort recently unveiled the Artist’s Nest off the main lobby, which presents an art collection from a different local artist each month. The artists are free to showcase whatever medium they wish, from paintings and sculptures to ceramics and photography and are encouraged to spend time at the resort putting on live demonstrations for guests looking to experience the local arts and culture.

All art is available for purchase with all proceeds going directly to the artists.

Resort guests and locals are invited to come experience current and upcoming installations at The Artist’s Nest, including pieces from Eric Jabloner, Tucson Pastel Society, Cima Mehr, Bonnie Pisik, Eli Farias, Karen Gauci, Barbara Mulleneux and Cynthia Miller.

The Artist’s Nest is one of many experiences El Conquistador Resort has introduced as part of a major multimillion dollar renovation that was completed last year. The transformation also included a brand new look and feel to the resort’s 428 guestrooms and 139 casitas and new indoor/outdoor amenities. For information, call 520.544.5000 or visit www.hiltonelconquistador.com.

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Double H Hat Company specializes in custom, handmade felted-fur hats in various styles, including western, gentlemen and lady’s hats. The shop is located in Wickenburg — the heart of cowboy country.

Master hatter Jimmy Harrison (the “Hat Man”) also offers hat cleaning, blocking and total renovation. Harrison will custom-build a hat to fit each individual unique style and exact size. A variety of embellishments — including custom inlays, bead work and unique hat bands — create a perfect custom hat for any occasion from rodeos to weddings; brandings to formal balls.

Double H Hats only creates either true 50 percent beaver hats, 100 percent beaver hats or Guatemalan fine palm leaf hats (the only straw hats guests will find in the shop). He also carries horse-hair hat bands and belts.

Harrison says that only the best in a wide array of finely crafted horsehair, bone, leather, beaded, or silver hat bands will go on a Double H hat. He also stands behind his hats 100 percent including the shape and fit of the hat.

Even the dye set is guaranteed so that the hat can be worn in any weather. All new custom-made hats come in a hard hat can case so shipping is not problem — he has shipped as far away as the South Pole Station.

“There is something gratifying, helping folks in all walks of life, and all over the world, design the perfect hat to suit their features and personalities,” says Harrison. “I’m very blessed to be able to make a living doing something that I enjoy so much! Call me anytime at 406.360.6979.”

The shop is located at 201 North Frontier Street in historic Downtown Wickenburg. To schedule an appointment, call or send an email to jimmy@ doublehhats.com.

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Pianist Walter Aparicio

Patagonia To Host Performing Arts Series The Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts in Patagonia is hosting upcoming events at the BenderlyKendall Opera House in Patagonia this month.

• F eb. 11; 3pm: Note Bene. Parlor music of the 19th Century.

• F eb. 18; 3pm: Walter Aparicio, piano and Amanda Zory, soprano. Bolivian piano music and art songs.

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• F eb. 23; 7pm: Django Shredders — Gypsy Jazz Guitars. Soprano Amanda Zory Alex Ciavarelli and Rudy Marquez bring their guitars from San Diego to treat guests to an evening of intoxicating gypsy jazz music.

The Benderly-Kendall Opera House is located at 344 Naugle Avenue in Patagonia. For reservations, call 888.202.1942 or visit www.scfpapresents.org.

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Apache Junction Marathon Scheduled For February

Lost Dutchman Marathon is Arizona’s longest running destination marathon.

Not only do people travel from all over the U.S. to run in this race, but from all over the world. Lost Dutchman Marathon offers a full marathon, half marathon, 10k, 8k and 2-mile fun run.

This year, the marathon organizer’s will also host a two-day Expo at the Apache Junction Multi Gen Center. Any business interested in being a vendor should contact Jamie at jsullivan@ajcity.net.

Residents don’t need to be a runner to enjoy the Lost Dutchman Marathon being held on Sunday, February 18. Everyone is welcome to help — as volunteers are the heart and soul of the Lost Dutchman Marathon. To volunteer, visit www. lostdutchmanmarathon.org or send an email to kristiefalb@gmail.com.

To register for the marathon, visit www.lostdutchmanmarathon.org. Take advantage of the discount code SUNTIMES to save.

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