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Celebrate the Season in Scottsdale The City of Scottsdale’s annual month-long holiday extravaganza, Scottsdazzle, kicked off in late November with a holiday tree lighting, and continues through Dec. 22 with multiple signature events.

The inaugural Feliz Navidad Fiesta event in Historic Old Town Saturday, Dec. 1, noon– 4pm, is free and will feature poinsettias for sale, unique piñatas, tamale tasting and sales as well as live entertainment (mariachis, Las Posadas, ballet folklorico and an hourly piñata bash), children’s activities and more.

Scottsdale’s 5th Avenue will be transformed into Sugar Plum Avenue Saturday, Dec. 8. This fairytale village includes sugar plum fairies, princesses, a Snow King and Snow Queen, aerial performances, carriage rides, candy land bounce houses, Nutcracker ballet performances each hour and a brand-new tea party in the street. Events runs 3–7pm. Also on Dec. 8, from 4–6pm, the Miracle of Roses Pageant takes place at the Old Adobe Mission.

Art lovers can peruse the quaint streets of Old Town while mingling with local artists in their own studios/galleries and shopping for the perfect gift during the Gold Palette Artwalk Thursday, Dec. 13, from 6:30–9pm. (Read more about this event on page 7.)

Wine and beer aficionados will want to check out the Santa Wine Around and Ale Trail Saturday, Dec. 15, 6–9pm. Those who attend dressed as Santa, Mrs. Claus or even an elf will enjoy special discounts and a commemorative wine glass or beer mug.

If wine and beer are not your speed, check out the Java Jingle Crawl, featuring tastings and more at six local coffee shops. The coffee crawl takes place Saturday, Dec. 22, 8–11am.

In addition to the special signature events, Scottsdazzle includes weekly events such as the Old Town Farmers Market every Saturday from 8am–1pm, featuring handcrafted gifts, fresh locally grown produce and artisan products that will make for one-of-a-kind holiday gift giving. On Saturday evenings, 7–8:30pm, the Canal Concert Series at Soleri Bridge showcases the festive holiday sounds of local talent including Marachi Corazon (Dec. 1) Phoenix Boys Choir and Pete Pancrazi Quartet (Dec. 8), Campanillas del Sol Handbell Ensemble (Dec. 15) and MusicaNova Brass Quintet (Dec. 22).

Of course, many Old Town merchants and restaurants will be in the holiday spirit during Scottsdazzle, with special offers, discounts, crafted cocktails and much more. Find complete details at www.scottsdazzle.com.

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The holidays can be hectic and even turbulent at times. Even those who don’t have any enduring holiday traditions can get caught up in the general chaos of the season. For some, the holiday season amplifies a lingering sadness for departed lovedones or a longing for that intangible “something” that is missing.

“Happy Holidays” can be elusive.

So, this season I want to instead wish you contentment. If you must agonize about not doing, or being, or accomplishing enough…at least save it until after the New Year. For now, just be yourself, be in the moment and let that be enough. Until next year, all my best.

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Welcome Winter in Scottsdale

By Mayor Jim Lane

MAYOR City of Scottsdale 480.312.3111 www.scottsdaleaz.gov

Winter has arrived and so has another fabulous Scottsdazzle party. This is our month-long holiday celebration with live music, street performers, unique events, stunning décor and more!

Visit www.scottsdazzle. com for a complete schedule of events:

• Canal concerts on Saturday evenings from 7–8:30pm at Soleri Bridge. Don’t miss the holiday tree and unique decorations throughout December.

• Gold Palette ArtWalk in the Downtown Arts District from 6:30–9pm Dec. 13.

In addition to Scottsdazzle, McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park will have five weeks of holiday lights! Starting Friday, Nov. 30, and running most nights through Sunday Jan. 6, you can ride on the Paradise & Pacific Railroad through a winter wonderland of lights and displays.

The historic Charros Carousel and other holiday festivities are a wonderful family-friendly time!

This one-of-a-kind experience takes place 6:30– 9pm nightly, except for a few select dates.

Visit www.therailroadpark.com for details.

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

Here Comes Santa Claus…

our Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North has unveiled Saguaro Blossom Pool contemporary new casitas, suites and public spaces marking the completion of a $13 million resort renovation inspired by the natural grandeur of its Sonoran Desert setting.

Designed by Whitespace Interiors, the resort’s 210 spacious casitas and suites enhance the luxury desert experience with natural elements set against a subtle earth tone palette.

Contemporary new furnishings, streamlined décor and modern artwork capture the warm, peaceful essence of the rocky desert retreat.

“Everywhere you turn, you are enveloped by amazing natural desert landscape,” said resort general manager Kelley Moreton. “Our vision has been to bring the warmth, beauty and grandeur of our surroundings into the guest room experience in a new contemporary fashion. With subtle colors and the incorporation of woods and metals, we are paying homage to the desert’s unique beauty.”

Encouraging guests to embrace the indoor-outdoor style of living afforded by Scottsdale’s warm winter days, the resort added flat-screen televisions to the patios of approximately 100 casitas and suites. In addition to its new casita and suite décor, the resort also has updated its lobby with all new furnishings and décor designed to complement the lobby’s dramatic views of the valley below.

In May, the resort unveiled its new concept Spanish steakhouse Talavera, which boasts vibrant contemporary design highlighted with modern paintings and prints by local Mexican artist Gennaro Garcia.

The resort’s pools underwent updates with the replacement of chaise lounges, chairs, all pool-area furnishings as well as furniture at Saguaro Blossom, the pool’s restaurant and bar. The chic new look features contemporary round daybeds and plush chaise lounges, swivel lounge chairs as well as updated furnishings in 18 poolside cabanas.

Spa goers will enjoy enhancements to The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale including a newly designed relaxation area.

For resort reservations or information, visit www.fourseasons.com/scottsdale or call 888.207.9696.

Free photos and more with donation Santa Claus is coming to Scottsdale early this year. Saturday, Dec. 1, and Saturday, Dec. 8, the Promenade Scottsdale, located at Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard and North Scottsdale Road, will spread Christmas cheer by giving children the opportunity to take photos with Santa Claus.

A keepsake 4x6 print is free when participants donate food to a food drive benefiting the Harvest Compassion Center. In addition, there will be a free “make and take an ornament” activity for kids. Bach to Rock will provide holiday music. A face painter will be on site from noon until 3pm.

The Harvest Compassion Center (www.harvestcompassioncenter.org) is collecting hygiene items, canned fruit, canned mixed vegetables, boxed meals (i.e., Tuna Helper), boxed crackers, canned tuna, canned chicken, canned juice and baby items (diapers and wipes).

The event will take place in front of Nordstrom Rack 11am–3pm both days. The Promenade Scottsdale is located at 16427 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. For more information visit www.promenadescottsdale.com.

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• Sugar Plum Avenue presents family entertainment, décor and activities along 5th Avenue between Stetson Drive and Marshall Way from 3–7pm Dec. 18.

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Scottsdale Chamber December Events The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its next PM Connect event Wednesday, Dec. 5, 5–7pm, at Handlebar J, 7116 East Becker Lane in Scottsdale. The Chamber’s next AM Connect event will be held Thursday, Dec. 20, 7:15–9am, at Franciscan Renewal Center, 5802 East Lincoln Drive in Scottsdale.

Both events are free to members and $30 for guests.

In addition, the Chamber will host a Meet Your Neighbors for Lunch event at Killer Burger, 6977 North Hayden Road in Scottsdale, Friday, Dec. 14, 11:30am– 1pm. Meet Your Neighbors is a monthly networking event held the last Friday of each month at various locations throughout Scottsdale.

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

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Kick off the holiday season with The Shops at Gainey Village Thursday, Dec. 6, from 5–8pm during the third annual Holiday Wine and Dine Christmas event. Guests will enjoy acoustic music by Melanie Yarger, Miguel Rodriguez, the He Said She Said band and Marty & Natalie performing festive tunes, horse and carriage rides around the shopping center, cookies, baked goods, coffee and hot chocolate by Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, cookie decorating, raffles and wine tastings at Pomo Pizzeria, Soi 4 Bangkok Eatery and The Living Room. The event is free to attend.

Located in Scottsdale, Gainey Village combines a blend of exceptional shops, boutiques, trendy eateries and fine dining destinations. For more information, visit www.theshopsgaineyvillage.com.

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TALKING TO YOUR FAMILY ABOUT YOUR ESTATE PLAN

By Libby Banks, The Law Office of Libby Banks

s the holidays arrive, our thoughts turn to spending time with and talking to our family. One of the most important conversations we can have with family is about our wishes and estate planning.

Talking to your family about your estate plan assures that they know what you’ve planned.

It helps them understand what you have in place, what their role will be, and ensures a much easier transition should you become incapacitated or are no longer here.

If you haven’t completed your estate planning, or you intend to make a change, you might discuss who will take care of your estate if you can’t or you have passed, and who will be guardians for your minor children.

As you prepare for these important discussions, here are some qualities to look for when choosing an executor (personal representative) or Trustee: Integrity and loyalty. Pick someone you trust implicitly, who will handle your assets properly and won’t use them for their own benefit.

General business competence and willingness to seek assistance. While someone with investment savvy can be a good choice, what you really need is someone willing to seek out and listen to good counsel and advice.

Sensitivity to and understanding of your beneficiaries’ needs and circumstances. If your trustee is handling money to take care of your minor children, this factor is very important. It goes hand-in-hand with the next factor.

Similar values and attitudes about money. Your trustee needs to understand what you want for your beneficiaries. If working hard and paying your own way is important to you, don’t pick a trustee who wants to pay for everything for a child. If you want a beneficiary to have the opportunity to learn how to manage the trust assets, pick a trustee who is willing to teach the beneficiary and have them involved in decision-making.

Last, but not least make sure whoever you designate as guardian, personal representative or trustee is willing and able to serve.

Show your family your love by getting your estate plan in place. Call my office for a complimentary initial consultation at 602-375-6752, email me at Libby@libbybanks.com or check out my website at www.libbybanks.com.

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The Scottsdale Gallery Association’s December Gold Palette ArtWalk — themed monthly events that complement the organization’s weekly Thursday ArtWalk along the Scottsdale Arts District — will be held Dec. 13. The holiday-themed ArtWalk will coincide with the City of Scottsdale’s month-long holiday extravaganza, Scottsdazzle.

The Scottsdazzle Gold Palette ArtWalk has extended hours from 6:30– 9pm, and participating galleries will be featuring special artists’ receptions and “holiday themed” beverages.

Throughout the event, guests can also enjoy a visit from Santa and festive holiday songs from strolling carolers while they peruse galleries to find the perfect gift for art-loving friends and family. Participating galleries include:

On the Edge Gallery — 7050 E. 5th Ave. Enjoy original art, refreshments, holiday cheer and artist demonstrations featuring Betsy Halford (mixed media, encaustics collage), Jon Harmon (pen and ink), Lori Meyers (metal and glass, encaustic), Gabriel Salcido (metal) and Teresa Wilson (fluid acrylic painting).

Wilde Meyer Annex — 7100 E. Main St. The “Holiday Happenings” event runs Dec. 1–31, with a reception on the 13th, 7–9pm. Featured art includes Connie Townsend’s happy world of imagination, Greg Dye’s striking colors and Bill Colt’s cars and cows and a variety of other subjects.

Wilde Meyer Gallery — 4142 N. Marshall Way The annual “Small Works Holiday Show” runs Dec. 1–31, featuring works by most of the gallery’s artists including Dana Hooper, Linda Carter Holman, Trevor Mikula, Jeff Cochran and Lisa Gordon with a special artists’ reception on Dec. 13, 7–9pm.

Xanadu Gallery — 7039 E. Main St., #101 Xanadu Gallery features art by Houston Llew and Ancizar Marin.

Llew creates vitreous enamel “Spiritiles” that incorporate colorful imagery and quotes on wall-hanging boxes while Marin’s “Wall Climbers” feature various poses of climbing figures made of fiberglass and volcano rock, painted with automotive paint.

Participating galleries along Main Street from Scottsdale Road to Goldwater Boulevard and north of Indian School on Marshall Way to 5th Avenue welcome guests to peruse their masterpieces. The Gold Palette ArtWalk brings together the finest art in Scottsdale, including 28 galleries and two museums — Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art and Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West.

During the event, take advantage of free trolley and horse-drawn carriage rides to various restaurants, museums, galleries and more throughout Downtown Scottsdale. Free parking areas abound, and valet service is offered. For more, visit www.scottsdalegalleries.com.

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Amery Bohling Fine Art — 7100 E. Main Street, #A Explore a collection of easy-to-wrap gifts for family and friends including original art watercolors, a coffee table book displaying Bohling’s artwork, and two options of instructional videos to discover some of her tips and tricks.

Bonner David Galleries — 7040 E. Main St. Dec. 7–20, the gallery features works by favorite John Schieffer, whose works are inspired by noted American artist Wayne Thiebaud, with a meet-theartist event Dec. 13. Schieffer displays his latest collection of hyper-realistic paintings, which bring to life childhood jacks, marbles and other toys.

Carstens Fine Art Studio & Gallery — 7077 E. Main St., #5 Carstens is packed with original pieces for gift-giving season along with very limited-edition items such as mugs, metal prints, pillows and limitededition signed coffee table books, and signed and numbered silk or satin scarves.

The Signature Galleries — 7177 E. Main St. Enjoy live music and refreshments while perusing the “Christmas Gems” collection (themed “The Best Things Come in Small Packages”), and feturing miniature gems created by participating gallery artists including Charles Pabst, Cara Moran, Star York, Michael Pabst, Fred Ortiz, Trent Gudmundsen, Jammey Huggins and Raymond Gibby.

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Wounded Women Warriors to Host Annual Craft Show Wounded Women Warriors, a nonprofit organization that supports veterans, will host its annual Scottsdale Sparkle Christmas Gift and Craft Show Dec. 8–9, 10am-4pm daily, at The General Store, 8711 East Pinnacle Peak Road in Scottsdale.

Browse through unique give items while enjoying live music at this free event. Vendors from all over Arizona will be displaying their gift items as well as hand-crafted items.

Disabled American Veterans Chapter 22 will also be in attendance at the show. All proceeds from the event will support the veterans.

Learn more about Wounded Women Warriors on the organization’s Facebook page.

Saguaro Scottsdale to Host Holiday Market The Saguaro Scottsdale puts the joy back in gift-giving with the Mojave Flea Holiday Market Saturday, Dec. 15, from 10am–5pm. This nomadic market of makers and merchants from Joshua Tree, the Coachella Valley and beyond, offers the very best in handcrafted food, drink, jewelry, apparel, accessories, apothecary, housewares, furnishings, curated vintage and more. Created to celebrate community, culture, small business and local trade, the Mojave Flea Market partners with noted and diverse artisans who share their passion for quality, sustainability, wellness and love for nature.

Vendors will include AURE, plant themed home décor; Crane & Carbon, plant-based nutrition for skin and home; Fellman Watch Co., affordable wristwatches; LE FEU DE L’EAU, hand carved candles; M+A Naturals, natural beauty products; Orenda Tribe, upcycled and repurposed vintage; Redemption Market, ethical boutique where every piece supports a cause; Sky & Arrow, every blanket purchased gives a blanket to someone in need; Sweet Paul Magazine, food, craft and lifestyle magazine Editor-in-Chief Paul Lowe will attend; Vixen Valley, vintage gear specializing in the coolest T-shirts around; Woman to Women, globally sustainable lifestyle brand collaborating with artisans from around the world; and Yu Yu Shiratori, jewelry inspired by everything from the moon to the edge of the universe.

The Saguaro’s popular La Señora, which features fresh, local ingredients for traditional American classics and Mexican-inspired dishes, will offer cocktails and tacos on-site for purchase.

“We have always wanted to do more around the holidays for our guests, and the local community,” said Erin Weinstock, brand director for The Saguaro Hotels. “When we started talking to the team at Mojave Flea, we saw that this would be a great opportunity to bring in makers from the surrounding deserts.

We have a deep appreciation of local art and trade at The Saguaro and we are excited to have the chance to share it with the community.”

Guests will enjoy free entry and parking at this kid- and pet-friendly event. The Saguaro Scottsdale is located at 4000 North Drinkwater Boulevard in Scottsdale.

For information, call 480.308.1100 or visit www.thesaguaro.com/scottsdale.

French Designer Jeweler, located in the Scottsdale Arts District at 7148 East Main Street, announced its schedule of shows featuring special artists’ exhibits for the remaining 2018 calendar year and into spring of 2019.

Owned by artist French Thompson, who is also president of the Scottsdale Gallery Association, French Designer Jeweler showcases some of the most renowned jewelry artists around the world. The upcoming schedule of exhibits includes:

Jan. 3-5: Just Jules — Julie Romanenko Arizona designer Julie Romanenko works with organic shapes, textures and themes to create naturalistic works of art in silver and gold. She carefully chooses gemstones that favor bright colors and rugged shapes, often leaving them in their natural state to serve as centerpieces in flirty necklaces, rings and earrings. Her favorite gems include chunky, odd-shaped pearls, Tahitian pearls and free-form boulder opals.

Jan. 31 – Feb. 2: Barbara Heinrich Famed master goldsmith Barbara Heinrich returns for her annual show, bringing her most recent collection in 18-karat gold and platinum. Beautiful, ethereal and super-light, super-thin strands of gold are coiled, wrapped, swirled and knotted to create cuffs, necklaces and rings. Her work is enhanced with precious and semi -precious gems.

More about these artists, these and other upcoming shows and French Designer Jeweler can be found at www.frenchonmain.com.

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Dec. 6–8: Zaffiro — Jack and Elizabeth Gualtieri Goldsmiths Portland-based, award-winning goldsmiths and jewelry designers Jack and Elizabeth Gualtieri specialize in granulation, an art form that first appeared approximately 4,000 years ago in Italy and Greece. The Gualtieri’s have experimented with non-traditional color combinations to develop alloys and techniques for granulating in 22-karat rose and white gold, and platinum. They work almost exclusively with recycled gold and are greatly admired for their creative presentations of collectible gemstones that help make the jewelry heirlooms of tomorrow.

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Cruise the Canals to Learn About Water in the Desert Understanding where the water that grows our food, washes our pets/dishes/ourselves and allows plant life to grow is often a mystery to most. This prompted three local organizations with missions to create a more environmentally aware community to collaborate on a fun event aimed at educating Arizonans about this precious resource.

Water – Use It Wisely (www.wateruseitwisely.com), Watershed Management Group (www.watershedmg.

Arizona Falls / Photo courtesy of Salt River Project org) and Local First Arizona (www.localfirstaz.com) are hosting Cruise the Canals, a bike ride along the Arizona Canal with local water experts who will educate and inspire, Dec. 1. The ride kicks off in Old Town Scottsdale, where attendees will hop on their bicycles and pedal along the stretch of the Arizona Canal that runs through Scottsdale and Arcadia with a final destination of OHSO Brewery. Discussions will focus on the following: • Learn all about the canal system from Jim Duncan, Salt River Project engineer. A stop at the scenic Arizona Falls, the oldest hydro-electric generation site in Phoenix, will include a discussion on how the Falls combine art, history and technology to generate clean electricity from the canal’s waterfall.

• W ater - Use It Wisely will share information about water conservation in the desert and easy steps to be more water aware.

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• W atershed Management Group will share information on rainwater harvesting and creating landscape features that preserve our watershed.

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• O HSO Brewery will be sharing their beer made with Sinagua Malt, a water conserving malt grown in the Verde Valley, and talking about water in the beer making process.

Cruise the Canals takes place 9am–1pm, Dec. 1. The event is free to attend; food, drink and bike rental are not included. Participants should meet at South Bridge along Arizona Canal and Marshall Way, 4420 North Scottsdale Road, in Scottsdale. RSVP is required. There is limited seating at OHSO Brewery, so spots are listed on first-come, first served basis. Visit https://localfirstaz.com/events/cruise-the-canals to register.

Maple & Ash is Coming to Scottsdale Waterfront Weingarten Realty recently announced that Maple & Ash has leased 8,875 square feet at Scottsdale Waterfront, which is adjacent to Fashion Square Mall and is one of Arizona’s most unique and well-located mixed-use developments.

Maple & Ash, a Chicago-based restaurant, is not a typical steakhouse.

Noticeable, the word “steakhouse” is not even in their name. Nevertheless, they are experts in delivering a first-class steak with style, flavor and attitude.

Guests will find everything from wood-fired Wagyu Steaks, Salmon Tartare, to Prime Beef Meatballs.

Maple & Ash at Scottsdale Waterfront is scheduled to open for business in the first quarter of 2019. Learn more at www.mapleandash.com.

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There are few design/build contractors that can take an outdated, run-down house built in the mid-50s and within a short period of time create a home that feels and looks like it was built yesterday. But that is exactly what Fari Momeni, ASID, NKBA, the sole owner of Fari Designs, LLC, loves to do, and does well.

Recently, Momeni designed, obtained building permits and constructed several ground-up restorations for a local developer who said, “Fari Momeni has the design talent and construction management know-how that is second to none. She has the ability to create something beautiful and then supervise the construction crew to build it according to her standards. In fact, one of those homes recently won the ‘Home of The Month Award’ in design and construction.”

Momeni has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Interior Design and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration along with her bonded and insured general contractor’s license (ROC #299160). Her trusting and professional personality, along with the confidence she brings to the table, puts her clients at ease, especially with her goal of “providing a high level of excellence in the quality of my work and in the final finished results of my team.”

Fari Designs takes pride in eliminating middlemen — Momeni meets with all clients personally, one-on-one, and performs the work around the client’s schedule and availability.

“I love what I do, and I think that shows in my final product,” says Momeni.

“If you are serious about hiring a true professional who can turn your home into the next feature in House Beautiful magazine, call me.”

To reach Fari Designs, LLC, call 480.522.8564 or visit www.faridesigns.com.

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Local Event Celebrates the Arts with Music, Food, Demonstrations and More

Phoenix Festival of the Arts returns for a weekend-long celebration of arts, music and culinary delights Dec. 7–9 in Hance Park. This local event takes a big leap forward in year seven with 187 confirmed vendors. With a full lineup of live music and entertainment taking place on three stages, it’s the perfect time to shop local and celebrate the season.

The Festival’s Main Stage, sponsored by Rebel Lounge, includes some of the best local bands in town. This year’s headliners include Fairy Bones, Aunt B, Some Dark Hollow, The Blood Feud Family Singers, and 76th Street. The Entertainment Pavilion features art demonstrations, circus performances, dance ensembles, spoken word poets, choral groups and more. The Photo: Patrick Rapps Acoustic Stage, sponsored by Soliloquies, will offer up some amazing up-and-coming solo and duo acts from around the Valley.

Wine and beer, sponsored in part by Hensley Beverage Company, can be carried throughout the Festival grounds. This year’s food vendor lineup includes 2 Fat Guys Grilled Cheese AZ, Cooks Kettle Corn, Cousins Maine Lobster, Everything and then Some, Fluffy Vegans, Freak Brothers Pizza, Hot Bamboo, Hummus Xpress, Local Lunchbox, Lulu’s Sorbetto, Royal Solitude Coffee, Satay Hut, Sonoran Sunset Grill, StrEAT Gyro, and The Fry Bread Truck.

The Phoenix Mural Project, a truly unique art project organized by acclaimed local muralist Hugo Medina, is a signature component of the Festival each year. Thirty local artists will be painting live throughout the festival, while collaborating on shared mural panels with the artist on either side. Mural panels will be sold during the event to raise funds for the artists, as well as the festival’s presenting organization, Phoenix Center for the Arts (http://phoenixcenterforthearts.org). The community can also get in on the action by picking up a brush and painting on one of 10 community mural panels onsite.

The Family Zone, presented by the Teen Artist Guild, provides fun, free activities for families all day long.

Activities include face painting, the teen art show and sale, and lots of fun with Phoenix Youth Circus Arts.

Margaret T. Hance Park is located at 1202 North 3rd Street in Phoenix. Admission to this dog-friendly festival is free. For more information, visit www.phoenixfestivalofthearts.org or call 602.254.3100.

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Celebrating 40 years of this iconic holiday tradition, Las Noches de las Luminarias will be aglow for 29 magical evenings at the Desert Botanical Garden.

The lights will be brighter than ever as Luminarias and Electric Desert — A Light and Sound Experience by Klip Collective unite for a dazzling display Dec. 1–31, 5:30–9:30pm. (The Garden will be closed Dec. 24–25.)

Experience the beauty of more than 8,000 hand-lit luminaria bags, thousands of white twinkle lights and unexpected views of familiar spaces. While strolling the Garden paths, guests will be welcomed by the sights and sounds of nine entertainment ensembles.

Plus, take the opportunity to dine at the Garden with family and friends.

This year when purchasing Luminaria tickets, guests will have the opportunity to help those in need by donating to Season for Sharing during the check-out process. Season for Sharing funds agencies that help at-risk children and families, improve education, aid victims of domestic violence and serve the elderly.

Desert Botanical Garden, located at 1201 North Galvin Parkway in Phoenix, features 50,000 plants from across the world. The Garden allows visitors to experience the beauty of the desert like never before.

For nearly 80 years, the Garden’s commitment to the community is to advance excellence in education, research, exhibition and conservation of desert plants of the world with emphasis on the Southwestern United States.

For tickets or for additional information, call 480.941.1225 or visit www.dbg.org.

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The Palazzo is a full continuing care community offering independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing. All levels of care are offered, whether one is looking for independence in an environment with social activities, wonderful meals, housekeeping and care as needed; assisted living for those requiring 24/7 care and a personalized care plan; memory care for loved ones who will thrive more in an environment specializing in care and activities for those with Alzheimer’s/dementia and skilled nursing for those being discharged from a hospital stay and still in need of rehab or more long term care.

The goal at The Palazzo is to offer excellent customer service and premium care by catering to each resident’s individual needs. The Concierge is available 24 hours a day to assist residents, answer questions for family members and provide access to the community in a safe and inviting environment.

Currently undergoing a major $5 million renovation, The Palazzo is positioning itself to be the premier senior living community in Central Phoenix.

This renovation has already turned The Palazzo into a gated community, expanded their assisted living to include 135 one- and two-bedroom apartments (some of the largest in Phoenix), and renovated the independent living apartments providing an updated, open concept with lots of natural light. The next phase of the renovation includes a complete makeover for its Main Street area, the community’s unique, action-packed central focus where many activities including live music and other entertainment, exercise classes, lectures and seminars, crafts, movies and other activities occur. This renovation will provide a Tuscan feel throughout including travertine floors, stacked stone columns, increased ceiling height and elegant furnishings. New amenities will include a bar, wine cellar and private dining room for residents and families to reserve for any special celebrations.

Coining the phrase “Scottsdale Beauty at Central Phoenix Pricing,” the postrenovation Palazzo promises to not only wow with its ambiance, but also surprise residents with the amazing value it offers.

The Palazzo is located at 6250 North 19th Avenue in Phoenix. For additional information, call 602.433.6300 or visit www.palazzohc.com.

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Family-Owned Business Focuses on Exceptional Service In 1982, Dave Blumentritt moved his family to Phoenix from Iowa. He quickly discovered the demand for air conditioning in a rapidly growing city like Phoenix was never going to end. So, he opened Reliance Heating and Air Conditioning in 1984, with the understanding that people wanted an honest company with fair prices and wanted to feel valued. Dave’s son Dalen Blumentritt, who is the current owner of Reliance, says that his dad always treated his customers the way he would want to be treated. The Reliance motto is “exceptional service from our family to yours,” and Dalen says that he grew up with those values right along with the business “From the age of 10, I was my dad’s ‘right hand man.’ If I didn’t have school the next day it was not uncommon to be in an attic or on a roof late in the evening helping change a compressor or a fan motor. My dad instilled in me those same values.”

The values that helped establish Reliance are part of what keeps the business thriving, and Dalen says that many of their customers today are the same people that started with the company in 1984.

“In 2002, my dad passed the torch to my wife and me. Even though he has been retired for quite some time we still have customers asking how he is doing! He turned 73 this year and still helps me out whenever I need advice or have a tough job.”

Dalen says that they are grateful to those who have trusted the company Dave and Dalen Blumentritt with their family’s comfort for the past 35 years, and as they continue to uphold the standards established in 1984, he says, “We welcome anyone looking for a trusted AC company to give us a try!”

For additional information, call 602.944.9585 or visit www.relianceac.com.

School Offers Comprehensive Music Lessons for All Phoenix Yamaha Music School offers innovative music and piano lessons and classes for a wide range of students — from children through teens and adults; from beginner musicians through advanced. The school is part of a vibrant international network of Yamaha education centers in over 40 countries.

Designed to meet the unique needs and ability levels of each age group, Yamaha’s piano programs develop each student’s comprehensive musical ability in an environment that inspires a love of music and a lifetime of active music participation.

The school in Phoenix covers a variety of musical subjects by also teaching guitar classes and flute lessons. The piano curriculum is rigorous and comprehensive — teaching everything from theory and composition to performance and rhythm.

The highly-qualified staff is well trained in Yamaha’s innovative music education system and are equipped to help each student become an excellent musician.

For information, call 602.504.0042 or visit www.phxyamahamusic.com.

Buying Diamonds… A Diamond Dealer’s Point of View

By Indra Jhaveri

Indra Jhaveri (amidiamonds@live.com) has been a diamond dealer for over 33 years.

PMCC to Host Pet Adoption Day The Phoenix Metro Chamber of Commerce (PMCC) wants to help dogs and cats find their forever homes this season. That’s one reason the Chamber, which serves the Greater Phoenix metro area, is teaming up with Floor & Decor in Glendale to host a Pet Adoption Day Saturday, Dec. 15. The free event will take place 10am–4pm at 5880 West Bell Road and benefit the nonprofit foster groups Arf-Anage Dog Rescue and Saving Orphan Souls Rescue.

“This is the time of year that many people are tempted to surprise their family or friend with a lovable, furry pet. While we want folks to come out and adopt a dog or a cat, we also want to make sure the adoption is a good match,” said Jason Bressler, founder and executive director of PMCC (www. phoenixmetrochamber.com).

Cathy Roe Mullooly, founder and CEO of Arf-Anage Dog Rescue, and Ro Perez, CEO and founder of Saving Orphan Souls Rescue, put together five tips for adopting a pet during the holiday season. Learn more by visiting http:// news.CITYSunTimes.com and clicking on the GET MORE link.

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Diamonds and the Jewelry industry has changed quite a bit in recent years and evolved for the better in the long run. Most of the diamonds are cut in Israel, Belgium and India. Many of the diamond cutters have mechanized and cut the diamond for proper CUT of the diamond to obtain maximum balance of radiance, brilliance and scintillation vs. the weight of the diamond. Many of the better-quality diamonds are certified through GIA, EGL, IGI, HRD, etc., certifying agencies that are qualifying the quality (4 C’s — carat, cut, clarity and color) of the diamond.

GIA, which established, standardized and unified the grading system back in 1950s, is considered the best and recognized throughout the world.

Dealers, brokers, cutters and jewelers buy and sell the diamonds based on GIA certificate grading (as well as other certifying agencies certificates). In some cases, they buy even without seeing the diamond, with the discount from wholesale price list (similar to the “Kelly Blue Book” for cars). Millions of dollars’ worth of diamonds are traded amongst them every day.

Point being made here is that diamonds are liquid at certain price. It used to vary greatly in the old days when grading was left to the individual buyers (which happens today also for uncertified diamonds) but now with standardized grading system, variation in offers from buyers reduces greatly and especially for GIA certified diamonds (1.00 carat and larger). Better cut GIA certified diamonds with “very good” to “excellent” notifications in cut, polish and symmetry are accepted in prestigious Sotheby’s and Christie’s auction houses.

The normal trend of wholesale diamond prices is upward on a long run.

Analysis of past wholesale prices in general, has shown average increase of 3.5 percent plus per year in the long run. Cases of diamonds bought for $5,000/-over 50 years ago but have been paid $25,000/-recently have been heard in dealer’s circles, so diamonds as diversification of an investment portfolio is becoming a reality at wholesale price levels for the general public.

Also, apart from the issues mentioned before, other small factors like fluorescence, crown angles, pavilion angles, culet, girdle thickness, etc. also have some effect on pricing of the diamond. So, when comparing the prices of diamonds, it should be done as an “apple to apple” comparison.

We at AMI Diamonds can offer the best guidance on the diamond of your choice, always at wholesale or below prices.

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NAWBO’s Holiday Luncheon Set for December The ballroom of Gainey Ranch Golf will be a sea of red as members of the Phoenix Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) and their guests celebrate the holidays with the group’s popular “Red Affair.”

The signature event will be held Wednesday, Dec. 12, beginning at 11am and includes special lunch, inspirational message, connecting with other members and corporate partners, entertainment and raffle.

Money raised through the Red Affair raffle will be used for scholarships awarded by the nonprofit

Women’s Enterprise Foundation (www.wefphx. org), for which NAWBO provides financial support.

Red Affair attendees also are asked to bring new, unwrapped toys to be donated to AZ Helping Hands (www.azhelpinghands.org) for children in foster care.

Gainey Ranch Golf Club is located at 7600 East Gainey Club Drive in Scottsdale. In the spirit of the holidays, all attendees are encouraged to wear red clothing to the event. Costs are $55 for members and $65 for guests, and reservations can be made online at www.nawbophx.org.

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NVSO to Perform ‘Winter Wonderland’ Concert

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North Valley Symphony Orchestra (NVSO) presents “Winter Wonderland,” a concert that includes classical holiday favorites, and even a visit from Santa, Saturday, Dec. 15, 7pm at North Canyon High School Performing Arts Center, 1700 East Union Hills Drive.

NVSO will perform Rimsky Korsakov’s Snow Maiden Suite, Holst’s In the Bleak Midwinter, Silvestri’s The Polar Express, Korngold’s The Snowman Overture and more. Liberty Elementary School Chorus, NVSO in concert, with director Kevin Kozacek. from the Paradise Valley Unified Photo: Mike Benedetto School District, will provide the children’s chorus parts for Tchaikovsky’s Waltz of the Snowflakes, and Prokofiev’s Winter Bonfire. The talented North Valley Youth Orchestra will open the concert with Tchaikovsky’s Mother Ginger.

Audience members can get a picture taken with Santa before the concert or at intermission. Photographer Glenn Mire will provide a free download of photos at his website.

NVSO proudly provides affordable concert experiences to the Phoenix North Valley community. Tickets are only $5 and can be purchased online at www.northvalleysymphony.org.

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The Arizona Burn Foundation will hold its signature event, the annual Holiday Festival of Trees, Dec. 8, at 6pm. The event will be held at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge, 5350 East Marriott Drive in Phoenix, and the funds raised go to the burn survivor programs and prevention education initiatives provided by Arizona Burn Foundation.

Established in 1967, the organization’s mission is to help families cope with the devastating physical and psychological effects of burn injuries and promote burn prevention advocacy and education in Arizona.

This year Arizona Burn Foundation will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Holiday Festival of Trees in grand style. A history wall, depicting stories and pictures from year’s past will be a prominent focal point of the event. Past chairs and executive directors have been invited to join this year and lead the organization in a celebratory toast to all those who have helped make the event so successful.

The special guest speaker at this year’s gala will be Isabella McCune, a nineyear-old burn survivor. Valley residents will remember her injury last March from an accelerant being poured on a fire pit. Isabella was then visited by Taylor Swift in early May at the Arizona Burn Center, when she was in town to perform. Isabella’s story of courage and strength through the long road of recovery will inspire all.

As her mother says, “Isabella is truly the strongest person I know. That’s where I draw my strength from. She becomes aware during certain procedures and is able to give feedback if she needs pain medicine or a rest.”

The annual Holiday Festival of Trees attracts renowned designers who decorate each live tree in spectacular fashion. The trees are then auctioned off to the highest bidder. A silent auction during the cocktail hour is also an option for guests to win a holiday-themed gift to take home. On the day after the auction, Sunday, Dec. 9, the decorated trees are individually shrink-wrapped and transported by Valley firefighters to the homes or offices of the buyers, where they are set up and donuts and coffee are served For ticket information, visit https://azburn.org/holiday-festival-trees or call 602.230.2041.

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Veterans Consignment and Donation Center is a store with a mission: to support veterans and their families.

Kurt Krause, a disabled Army veteran, and his wife, Susan, searched for five years for a business they could operate as a family that would also benefit veterans. Since his medical discharge from service in 2006, Kurt has worked in construction management, and Susan spent 25 years in marketing. As store owners, their vision to give back to veterans met an exciting opportunity. A portion of every sale goes to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 7507 and the store offers discounts to veteran customers and consignors. They also support community programs such as the Community Bridges clothing drive for homeless veterans and the vocational program for Fountain Hills High School special education students.

Items accepted for donation and consignment include gently-used furnishings (especially smaller sized furniture); home and holiday décor; artisan and collector knives; vintage and mid-century items; outdoor furnishings; and women’s quality, gently-used clothing, handbags and jewelry, which are a new addition to the store’s merchandise.

The Krause family invites residents to stop in to meet them and Sarge, the family’s English Bulldog. Come in for free coffee and donuts on Red Shirt Friday, when the owners honor servicemen and women by wearing red.

Veterans Consignment and Donation Center is located at 9624 North Monterey Drive in Fountain Hills, behind Chase Bank on Shea. For additional information, call 480.837.4694.

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FHT to Host A Musical Celebration of Vegas Benefit Performance Fountain Hills Theater (FHT) will hold a one-time only Sunday matinee benefit performance of Alex Gonzalez: A Musical Celebration of Vegas. The benefit performance will be held Sunday, Dec. 2, at 2pm in the Mainstage Too! Theater.

Individual adult tickets are $40; tickets for youth 17 and under are $12, and all proceeds will benefit FHT. FHT favorite Alex Gonzalez brings his celebration of classic Las Vegas to the stage for a one-time only Sunday matinee event not to be missed. Gonzalez and his special guests bring back the days of highballs and high rollers, Elvis and Frank and everything that made Vegas, Vegas Baby. Expect to be swooning to songs like, “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” and “Now and Forever,” and rockin’ to Elvis’ “Viva Las Vegas.”

“I have been performing in the Valley for over 30 years with many local theater companies,” says Gonzalez. “But Fountain Hills Theater has been not just another theater company where I’ve performed. It has been more like a home to me, having been in over 50 productions, starting with The Music Man, in 1991.”

Gonzalez was most recently seen onstage at FHT in Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, Lend Me A Tenor and Grand Hotel.

“We are so excited to have Alex bring his show to our stage,” says FHT artistic technical director, Peter J. Hill. “Alex has been practically a fixture in our shows for two decades, and to finally play host to his cabaret show will be a privilege for FHT and an absolute delight for our audience!”

Fountain Hills Theater is located at 11445 North Saguaro Boulevard in Fountain Hills. For tickets or information, call 480.837.9661, Extension 3, or visit www.fhtaz.org.

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The tradition of the Fountain Hills Artists’ Gallery Christmas Market returns Friday, Nov. 30. Doors open at 10am and stay open until 8pm. The gallery will also open at 10am Saturday, Dec. 1, and the much-loved event, Stroll in the Glow, will be in full swing later in the evening as the Avenue of the Fountains is bathed in a multi-colored glow of holiday lights, welcoming in the holiday season. Learn more about Stroll in the Glow at www.fountainhillschamber. com/stroll-in-the-glow.

Homemade cookies, hot chocolate and cider will be served both days in the gallery. Many of the Gallery’s artists will be present to help with holiday shopping, as well as participate in a bargain table in front of the gallery with heavy discounts available on art. Some artists will also offer discounts in the gallery. Many artists create unique Christmas ornaments and notecards for the season.

The Fountain Hills Artists’ Gallery is owned and operated by the 40 artists who show and sell their work daily. In addition, member artists hold various workshops throughout the year. Patrons are also encouraged to contact the artists directly for made to order work and special projects. There is never a gallery commission. Featured art includes paintings, photography, jewelry, gourd art, works in glass, ceramics, fiber, metal and more. There are many unique gift items available as well.

The gallery is located at 16858 East Avenue of the Fountains. The gallery is open Monday–Friday 10am–5pm, and Sundays 11am–4pm. For more information about exhibitions or workshops, call 480.836.9919 or visit www. fountainhillsartistsgallery.com.

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MTA Brings Fresh Approach to Beloved Comic Strip Characters

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You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown performed Dec. 6–9

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Musical Theatre of Anthem’s (MTA) upcoming production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown will bring a fresh approach to the all-time 1967 classic, based on the beloved comic strip by Charles Schultz, and now celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Sally Brown joins Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy, Schroeder and Snoopy in this charming revue of vignettes and songs.

The talented cast, directed and choreographed by Shawna Weitekamp, is comprised of award-winners and nominees ages 11–15. The show runs Dec. 6–9 with performances Thursday through Sunday at MTA’s new performance space located at 42201 North 41st Drive, Suite B100, Anthem. Performance times vary. Tickets are $13–19 and may be purchased online at www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org/tickets.

ProMusica Rings in the Season at Holiday Concert ProMusica Arizona Chorale and Orchestra will present It’s Christmas!, an exciting kick-off to the holiday season, Dec. 7-9. Experience A Musicological Journey Through the Twelve Days of Christmas as never heard it before with traditional, classical, contemporary and even whimsical pieces provide something for everyone in the family. Included are “And the Glory of the Lord” from Handel’s Messiah, movements from Corelli’s Christmas Concerto, a rollicking arrangement of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and the ever-favorite sing-alongs.

Dates and venues include:

Friday, Dec. 7: American Lutheran Church, Sun City, 7:30pm

Saturday, Dec. 8: Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, Anthem, 4pm

Sunday, Dec. 9: All Saints Lutheran Church, Phoenix, 4pm Ticket prices are $22 for adults; $20 for seniors (65+) and military; and $12 for students (16–26).

Children 15 and younger are free with a paid adult. Free student rush tickets are available 15 minutes before each performance, based on seating availability. Groups of 10 or more will receive a 10 percent discount. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.pmaz.org or call 623.326.5172.

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hristmas in Carefree returns to the Carefree Desert Gardens, with a full weekend of holiday-themed events, as well as special celebrations to welcome in the spirit of the season.

“Every year the ‘Christmas in Carefree’ programs are strengthened through new activities to better meet the desires of our residents,” says Carefree Mayor Les Peterson. “We believe that the program scheduled for this holiday season will be particularly well received and enjoyed by all.”

This year’s official tree lighting will take place Friday, Nov. 30, at 6pm at the iconic Carefree Sundial. The giant 25-foot Christmas tree and the Gardens will be illuminated for the first time during this holiday season with thousands of twinkling lights sparkling throughout the desert landscape. The ceremony will include performers from local churches and Cave Creek Unified School District student choirs. The tree lighting will be followed by a special screening of the beloved holiday film, The Polar Express, in the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion. Free hot chocolate and holiday treats will be available, along with snacks for purchase, and a keepsake Carefree Holiday Bell will be gifted to each child/family in attendance.

Congregants from Temple Chai, as well as members of the Jewish Social Group of Cave Creek and Carefree will host a Chanukah Menorah Lighting every evening beginning Sunday, Dec. 2, through Sunday, Dec. 9, from 5:30pm in the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion. The lighting each evening will be led by a different community group or family, with special Chanukah bags gifted to the first children to arrive each night. After lighting the menorah Tuesday, Dec. 4, Rabbi Sarah Grafstein from the Spirit of the Desert congregation will host a drumming circle led by master drummer Daniel Hirtz. No prior drumming experience is necessary to participate, and attendees are encouraged to bring a drum of their own, with extra instruments available.

Local families will be invited to light the menorah each evening, with a special ceremony Sunday, Dec. 9, that will include the Temple Chai cantor and choir leading the event, and Lara Bistro donating potato latkes and dips to accompany the festivities for the last evening. Each lighting is open to attendees of all denominations and faiths.

A full weekend of holiday-themed events begins Friday, Dec. 7, at 10am with Christmas in Carefree returning to transform the Carefree Desert Garden into a weekend-long “winter” wonderland, featuring an open-air Holiday Market, live music daily and a Holiday Happenings area for families, which will include jolly bounce houses, family-themed activities and Santa’s Carefree Workshop. Saturday, Dec. 8, take in Breakfast with Santa, at 9am in the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, and the Carefree Community Holiday Parade, which will kick off around the town at 3pm and a Holiday Fireworks display will launch beginning at 8:30pm. The festivities continue through Sunday, Dec. 10, with a Holiday Pet Parade and Blessing, a Christmas Cookie Contest and more seasonal fun.

For information, visit www.christmasincarefree.com, or call 480.488.3686.

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The Christmas Season is a Time of Reflection, Celebrating and Sharing

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By Mayor Les Peterson

It’s hard to fully accept that 2018 is almost over, and that we are already in the midst of the holiday season.

The holidays, coming at the end of the year, are always a time of reflection of what happened during the course of the current year.

Where did this past year MAYOR go, and what did each of us Town of Carefree contribute to make the lives of 480.488.3686 our families happier and more www.carefree.org fulfilling, and Carefree a better place for all of us to live? Those are good questions and certainly deserve some thought from each of us. I have found that when I think I have been most successful in making contributions to my family and community at the end of a year, I started out that year by thinking through and writing down what I

wanted to accomplish during the upcoming year, and then referring to that list frequently. I believe that the key is keeping those objectives at the forefront of my thinking, which dramatically increases the potential of my achieving them.

Celebrations during the holiday season are always most memorable for me. Among these, the Christmas in Carefree festival is one of my favorites. This year’s event, occurring weekend of Dec. 7–9, will focus upon Carefree and our surrounding communities, with an array of activities and celebrations. Events will include the Carefree Community Holiday Parade at 3pm Saturday, Dec. 8, plenty of activities for the children in the Holiday Happenings area, Saturday’s Breakfast with Santa, an expanded Holiday Market and fireworks Saturday evening. Of course, the guest of honor for the entire weekend will be Santa himself!

Happening again this year is the Chanukah Menorah Lighting Ceremony, beginning Sunday, Dec. 2, through Sunday, Dec. 9, daily at 5:30pm in the

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At the Nov. 13 Carefree Town Council meeting, Mayor Les Peterson and newly elected Council member Vince D’Aliesio, as well as re-elected Council members John Crane, Stephen Hatcher, Michael Krahe, Cheryl Kroyer and Gene Orrico, took the Town of Carefree’s Oath of Office and all signed the Town’s Code of Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials. Councilman Crane was nominated by Mayor Peterson to continue serving as vice mayor, receiving the unanimous approval of the Council. All council terms run for two years.

Learn more about the Town of Carefree at www.carefree.org.

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The end of any year and the holiday season are about more than just reflecting and celebrating, they are also about sharing with those who are less fortunate than ourselves. Among a host of area organizations who help the less fortunate throughout the year, the holidays most immediately bring to mind the great need of two of our local nonprofits, the Foothills Food Bank and the Foothills Caring Corps. Both organizations provide wonderful products and services to residents throughout the region, and I strongly encourage you to volunteer and/or contribute financially to the effort of whichever such organization is of greatest interest to you. It is our combined efforts behind the leadership of these worthy organizations that truly make the holiday season meaningful.

I would like to extend a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year greeting to each and every Carefree and Foothills resident. Have a wonderful Holiday Season and throughout 2019.

The Desert Foothills Library will offer classes and events throughout December that have a holiday flair. From the annual Holiday Craft & Bake Sale to how to survive the holidays without the extra pounds, the library is cooking up some fun this season. Here are just a few of the events:

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Dec. 1: Ninth Annual Library Holiday Craft & Bake Sale; 10am–3pm Take care of holiday shopping, have treats, coffee and feel good knowing it all benefits the Library. Enjoy holiday décor and live music.

Dec. 5: Plan, Do, Deliver and Survive the Holidays without the Extra Pounds; 2–3:30pm Learn how to manage diet throughout the challenges of family gatherings, neighborhood parties and other unhealthy temptations.

Chef Celine will provide guests with valuable information to help with the holiday challenges, provide healthy twists on traditional recipes, with guidance and a “plan of action” for the holidays.

Call to register; cost is $25, food is included.

Dec. 8: A Duet with Arizona Musicfest; 7pm The Library hosts the eighth annual performance of a Duet. Maestro Robert Moody is joined by guests. There will be Prosecco, coffee and dessert prior to the performance. The fee of $30 for this event benefits the Library and AZMusicfest, both nonprofit organizations. Fee is due at RSVP in advance.

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Dec. 8: From Your Hands to Their Hearts, Homespun Wigs for Little Cancer Fighters; 10am–2pm The Magic Yarn Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to bring magic into the lives of children battling cancer. Very often, chemotherapy treatments leave little scalps too sensitive for traditional wigs. At this workshop attendees will create a wig inspired by a Disney character that is warm and soft, providing a magical escape for these brave children. No experience with yarn is required. All net proceeds go to The Magic Yarn Project. Call to register; cost is $60 includes lunch and all supplies.

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Dec. 7–9: Chapter2Books Special Sale Chapter2Books offers more than 15,000 books, as well as DVDs, CDs and audiobooks, are available starting at just 50 cents. Call 480.488.2777 or visit www.chapter2booksaz.com.

The library will close at 1pm Dec. 24 and Dec. 31 and will be closed for Christmas December 25. Desert Foothills Library is located at 38443 North Schoolhouse Road in Cave Creek. For additional information, call 480.488.2286 or visit www.desertfoothillslibrary.org.

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SOUL CONNECTION The Dreaded Needle

By Allen Nohre

Walking again toward the handsome Mayo Clinic building on a cool fall morning, I was thinking about the intravenous needle that would soon be inserted into my arm. Actually, I was dreading it.

My high regard for the Mayo Clinic began when ALLEN NOHRE growing up in a small Minnesota town. I remember when Writer my parents said that someone was going to the Mayo Clinic, it meant the person was getting the best possible medical care.

Decades later it was easy for me to trust the Mayo Clinic when I needed treatment for multiple myeloma, a cancer of plasma cells in the bone marrow.

I checked into the infusion lab on the third floor, as I had done every two weeks for over a year.

From my cubicle, I could see Carefree’s Black Mountain and I felt connected to Kathie and our Samoyed, Bailee, imagining they were into their morning routine as I was into mine.

When my nurse, Patricia, had everything organized for my treatment, it was time to get the IV going. She said, “This looks like a good vein.” As she approached my arm with the needle, I tried to relax by closing my eyes, breathing deeply and repeating some positive thoughts. Then, I cringed when Patricia said, “I didn’t get it. I will try another spot.”

Nurses want to get it right the first time and they don’t want me to feel the pain of another poke. As Patricia prepared for a second try, my attempt to relax wasn’t working as I felt my toes scrunched up tight in my shoes.

Then, Patricia said, “Got it,” and I relaxed.

I am grateful that in this pleasant and professional environment I am receiving a new drug that acts as a cheerleader to motivate my own disease fighting cells to attack my nasty cells. The drug is brilliantly holding my cancer at bay. To do that, it needs to get into my body and that puts my dread of the needle in perspective.

“A Soul from Minnesota,” by Allen Nohre, a collection of CitySunTimes essays, is available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle. Allen can be reached at anohre@cox.net.

The quiet beauty of Carefree Desert Gardens has been enchanting and educating visitors and residents to the wonders of the desert landscape since its creation in 2002. Now in its 16th season, the Town of Carefree announces the return of its popular annual garden seminars. Offerings will be held monthly from January to April 2019, on the second Saturday of the month beginning at 9:30am in the Town Council Chambers, 33 Easy Street.

Each seminar focuses on a gardening topic of interest, and features an expert speakers:

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Feb. 9: Legumes: More Than Just Beans The guest speaker is Dr. Marty Wojciechowski, associate professor at Arizona State University specializing in legume research. With more than 19,500 species worldwide, legumes are more diverse than other flowering plant families. Dr. Wojciechowski will discuss the unique aspects of legume biology, their diversity in the Southwest and their importance in agriculture, horticulture and ecology.

March 9: Preparing Your Trees for Summer — What and When You Need To Know The guest speaker is Sarah Maitland, certified arborist and plant health care manager for Integrity Tree Service. Valley residents are well aware of what damage excessive heat and monsoon winds can do to desert trees.

Learn how to prepare one’s landscape to withstand harsh weather conditions and help prevent significant storm damages from occurring.

April 13: Responsible Gardening in Severe Drought The guest speaker is Rick Cober, ISA certified arborist and owner of Tree Theory Landscape Asset Management. How do we deal with drought in our landscapes? By learning more about the properties found in our soil and water, along with better water management, desert gardens can remain healthy in harsh, dry conditions.

Programs traditionally include a plant raffle, and a suggested minimum donation of $5 is requested for the continued support of these programs. Early attendance is suggested.

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

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Jan. 12: Living with Urban Wildlife The guest speaker is Darren Julian, Urban Wildlife Specialist for Arizona Game and Fish Department.

Arizona is home to a variety of wildlife species, and as their natural habitats and native food sources shrink, “urban wildlife” begins adapting to life in our neighborhoods, which can be both enjoyable and problematic. Julian will address the many issues surrounding this interesting topic.

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Keeler’s Neighborhood Steakhouse Opens in Carefree Keeler Hospitality Group, LLC, the creator of popular restaurants such as Liberty Station American Tavern and Smokehouse in Scottsdale, is set to open its latest concept in Carefree in December.

Located at 7212 East Ho Hum Road, Keeler’s Neighborhood Steakhouse will offer diners a high-quality, affordable steakhouse experience in an unpretentious “social house” environment.

“We are extremely elated about the introduction of this new concept and are looking forward to providing it to the diners of Carefree and to our city’s visitors from near and far,” says Paul Keeler, president and CEO of Keeler Hospitality Group. “Keeler’s Neighborhood Steakhouse will satisfy the need for a high-value, top-of-the line steakhouse dining experience in Carefree while also staying true to the approachable and comfortable atmosphere the surrounding community.”

The culinary team at Keeler’s is spearheaded by Keeler Hospitality Group executive chef Anthony Apolinar, who currently lends his talents to both Liberty Station restaurant locations in Scottsdale. The menu at Keeler’s will feature Certified Angus Beef specialty cut steaks, the freshest seafood available, chicken and American comfort food specialties.

Starters will include “For the Table” sharables such as Lobster Mac & Cheese, traditional Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Crab Cakes, Mussels and Fried Artichoke Hearts. Classic steakhouse menu soups and salads include French onion soup and assorted bisques and market greens, Caesar, wedge and cobb salads.

“Neighborhood Favorite” mains include Double Bone-In Pork Chops, seared Lamb Loin Chops and Braised Short Ribs. To accompany any protein from seafood to steak, specialty sides include Bleu Cheese Cream Spinach, White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes, loaded hash browns and risotto. Spirit-forward, traditional cocktails, craft draft beers from Arizona Breweries and an extensive, wellbalanced selection of bottled wines and wines by the glass round out Keeler’s offerings.

The restaurant’s upscale menu will be matched by the high-end yet comfortable atmosphere with a neighborhood feel featuring multiple seating areas, a centrally located island bar, open kitchen, large patio, lush courtyard and rooftop starlight deck.

Keeler’s Neighborhood Steakhouse will be open for lunch Monday through Saturday 11am– 3pm; for dinner Sunday through Thursday from 5–9pm and Friday and Saturday from 5–10pm; for happy hour daily from 3–6pm and for brunch Sunday from 10am–3pm For more, visit www.keelerhospitalitygroup.com.

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The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday, Oct. 18, at Clearview Title and Escrow, located at 7202 East Ho Road, Suite C, in Carefree.

With 20 years of experience, the team at Clearview is “committed to providing expert handling of all transactions from sophisticated developers to investors and first-time homebuyers.” Learn more about Clearview at www.clearviewabstract. com or by calling 480.372.5530.

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DFT Brings Delicious Experience to the Stage Desert Foothills Theater (DFT) will present the delicious adventures of Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr. Jan. 11–20.

Share the experience with Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory as it lights up the DFT stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale. A cast ages 8–14 will perform the enchanting songs from the 1971 film starring Gene Wilder in addition to a host of fun new songs, Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka, Jr. is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight the audience’s sweet tooth.

The DFT production will be presented at Cactus Shadows Fine Art Center, 33606 North 60th Street in Scottsdale. For additional information or tickets, call 480.488.1981 or visit www.dftheater.org.

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Longtime area real estate agent Kathie Nohre is now a broker associate at the Carefree office of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty. Nohre can be reached at 602.316.2332 or kathie.nohre@russlyon.com. For additional information, visit www.kathienohrepc.com.

Proven Media, a premier cannabis marketing communications agency, announced that it has signed 365 Cannabis, a leading seed-to-sale software provider for the industry, as its newest client.

Through a unique combination of cannabis industry know-how, media relationships and years of experience in public relations and marketing services, Proven Media will launch an integrated campaign to build upon 365 Cannabis’ existing brand foundation for future growth and visibility.

365 Cannabis offers organizations in the cannabis industry the ultimate seedto-sale experience through a modular system, powered by Microsoft Dynamics 365, allowing businesses to use only the modules needed to run and streamline their business processes.

“We have already hit the ground running to expand the presence of 365 Cannabis on an international level,” says Neko Catanzaro, vice president of brand strategy and development at Proven Media. “We are truly excited to promote such a comprehensive technology solution designed for the cannabis industry.”

A full-service agency established in 2008, Proven Media serves a diverse client base in nearly every segment of the emerging cannabis market. Nationally recognized cannabis experts and high-profile organizations including the World Medical Cannabis Conference & Expo and the Marijuana Industry Trade Association of Arizona call Proven Media their agency of record.

For more information, visit www.provenmediaservices.com.

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Town Reports: 2018 Enchanted Pumpkin Garden a Success At the Tuesday, Nov. 13, Carefree Town Council meeting, Beth Renfro, the Town of Carefree’s marketing director, gave an overview of this year’s Enchanted Pumpkin Garden event. The event lasted 10 days and experienced a 66 percent increase in attendance with over 100,000 attendees.

New this year was the addition of Centerpoint Events, an events company specializing in event logistics. Revising the logistics allowed for an expanded footprint for the event, running down to and including Historic Spanish Village.

This expanded footprint included a vendor market, a petting zoo, bounce houses, a haunted house, pony rides, entertainment stage and beverage garden.

In addition to approximately two dozen sponsors, the local nonprofit Sonoran Arts League successfully managed two beverage gardens and raised awareness of their upcoming community events. In all, the event was a tremendous success, with many of the local businesses and restaurants reporting record sales.

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Kiwanis to Host Annual Christmas Luncheon Members and guest of Kiwanis Club of Carefree are invited to the organization’s Annual Christmas Luncheon, scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 5, at Holland Community Center. Social hour begins at 11am with lunch following at noon.

Holland Community Center is located at 34250 North 60th Street in North Scottsdale.

The Upscale Singers will be providing the entertainment, and an open bar will serve beer and wine. To RSVP, contact Ted Dimon at 602.568.3505 or desertdimons@coz.net.

The club’s focus is on helping children recognize and develop their potential. They offer post-secondary scholarships, summer art programs, community science fairs and mentoring, special needs support, youth service organizations and more. The vast majority of the funds the Kiwanis raise are invested in the children in their own community and programs benefitting the community; a portion is also donated to eradicate diseases in third world countries in conjunction with Kiwanis International initiatives and to disaster relief around the world.

The Kiwanis Club of Carefree has about 200 members, ranking them within the top 10 largest Kiwanis clubs in the world. They believe that investing even one fraction of one’s time, talents, energies and experiences will make a world of difference tomorrow.

The club meets for lunch almost every Wednesday at Harold’s Corral in Cave Creek from 11:30am–1:30pm. Learn more about the Kiwanis Club of Carefree at www.kiwaniscarefree.org.

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Local Business Hosts Marine Toys for Tots Drive The Scottsdale Carefree office of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is hosting a Marines Toys for Tots drive from now until Friday, Dec. 14. New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off during regular business hours at the Scottsdale Carefree office, which is located at 33765 North Scottsdale Road, Building A Suite 101, in Scottsdale.

“We are inviting our community members to help us collect new unwrapped toys for the economically disadvantaged families in our city,” said Sandi Hess, the branch manager of the Scottsdale Carefree office of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage.

Marine Toys for Tots Program aims to collect new unwrapped toys and distribute those toys to less fortunate children at Christmas. Learn more about the program at www.toysfortots.org. Visit www.coldwellbankerhomes. com for additional information about Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage.

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The Horny Toad invites children and their parents to enjoy Christmas: A Toad Story Saturday, Dec. 1, 11:30am–1pm. During the Christmas event, residents are invited to bring their child to the Cave Creek Christmas Company inside the Toad. For lunch, children can enjoy a corn dog and French fries for only $4.

In addition, The Horny Toad special will be two pieces of The Horny Toad’s famous fried chicken, a quarter-rack of pork ribs, coleslaw and fries for just $14.99 between 11am–4pm Just as important is the opportunity to help neighbors in need. Bring an unwrapped new toy for a child 4-12 years old. The toys will be donated to Foothills Food Bank for its Adopt-a-Family program. The Toad also will accept canned food and cash donations for the food bank.

The Horny Toad, which has earned numerous awards for its food including Best Fried Chicken, Best Steakhouse, Best BBQ ribs and Best Dessert (strawberry shortcake), is open Sunday through Thursday, 11am–9pm, and Friday and Saturday, 11am–10pm. In addition, breakfast is served Saturday, Sunday and Monday holidays from 8am–noon.

The Toad is located at 6738 East Cave Creek Road. Call 480.488.9542 for reservations or more information or visit www.thehornytoad.com.

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Christmas in Carefree 2018 December 7–9 Enjoy the holidays the Carefree way! Stroll through Carefree Desert Gardens (101 Easy Street), elegantly dressed for the holidays, bring the kids to play in the Holiday Happenings area and shop the Holiday Market. Weekend activities include Breakfast with Santa, the Carefree Community Holiday Parade, live music, Saturday evening fireworks and special holiday-themed activities all weekend.

Admission is free, however there is a fee for some holiday events. Free parking is available in and around the Gardens, and throughout the downtown area. For additional event information, visit www.christmasincarefree.com.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, Dec. 7, Noon–8pm

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Holiday Happenings Bounce Houses, Kid’s Holiday Arts and Crafts; Carriage Rides (4–8pm) Live Entertainment in the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion Photos with Santa (5–7pm) Menorah Lighting Ceremony, Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion (5:30pm)

Saturday, Dec. 8, 10am–8pm Highlighted Events: Breakfast with Santa, Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion (9–11am) Carefree Community Holiday Parade (3–4pm) Holiday Fireworks (8:30–9pm) Holiday Market Holiday Happenings Bounce Houses, Kid’s Holiday Arts and Crafts; Carriage Rides (4–8pm) Live Entertainment in the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion Photos with Santa (4–7pm) Menorah Lighting Ceremony, Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion (5:30pm)

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Sunday, Dec. 9, 10am–6pm Highlighted Events: Christmas Cookie Contest, Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion (11am–noon) Pet Blessing, Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion (3–4pm) Holiday Market Holiday Happenings Bounce Houses, Kid’s Holiday Arts and Crafts; Carriage Rides (4–8pm) Live Entertainment in the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion Photos with Santa (4–7pm) Menorah Lighting Ceremony, Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion (5:30pm)

All event information is current at time of publication. For additional information, call 480.488.3686 or visit www.christmasincarefree.com.

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By Mayor Ernie Bunch

Gary Sprague and Dusty

Cave Creek Museum’s Santa (aka Butch Brown)

Cave Creek Museum (CCM) will celebrate the history of the area, and the holiday season, with a number of December events.

See the Museum’s Golden Reef Stamp Mill in action Saturday, Dec. 8, at 1:30pm.

The stamp mill is Arizona’s only fully operational 10-stamp ore crushing mill. Come watch the 10 1,000-pound stamps slam down in synchronized precision, hear Artwork by artist-in-residence Sharon Brening the pounding echo against the Desert Foothills, just as it did 100 years ago. The stamp mill was carried down from its former location at the Golden Reef Mine on Continental Mountain and is the only one in Arizona operating within 5 miles of its original site.

Celebrate a Cowboy Christmas Sunday, Dec. 9, 2–4pm. Join Gary Sprague, the Singing Cowboy, and Dusty, his trusty horse, for some holiday caroling. Then see Santa Claus for a free photo and enjoy his favorite snack (cookies and milk). The event is part of the Museum’s Second Sundays @CCM, which take place every second Sunday at 2pm.

Participating children will create a CCM Passports that will be stamped at each event.

Collect at least five stamps over the 2018–19 season to get a special gift from CCM. The Museum wraps up the month with its continuing Adult Discover Series, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2–3:30pm. Artist-in-residence for the season, Sharon Brening, will present this event. Learn about how her canvases allow her viewers a personal glimpse into the lives of people that shaped the American landscape.

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

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Welcome to the holidays, a time to be thankful for what we have, and the opportunities afforded to us.

I won’t bore you with a lot of words here but just hope you have a wonderful holiday season.

Slow down and enjoy it.

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Town of Cave Creek My wife and I have a place 480.488.1400 out of town. It is in brush country www.cavecreek.org (scrub oak, manzanita, grasses) all very flammable. Last summer, the power would go out very frequently. When this happened, it would take five to six hours for it to come back on. This was because APS (Arizona Public Service) had the “breakers” set so sensitive that a sparrow pooping on a line would cut the power. The reason it took so long to get power back was because they had a rented helicopter on call and would fly the lines and then drive them for a visual inspection to make sure nothing was wrong. Then, and only then, would they power them back on. In light of Pacific Gas and Electric’s admission that there were sparking lines in Paradise California the day before the tragic fire started and also another utility near the Malibu fire I have to say here: thank you APS for your diligent efforts to keep Arizona safe!

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Explore the Art of Chocolate with ECS

There is an art to chocolate making. Every step is a challenge. Cacao trees only grow within a narrow corridor spanning the equator. They bloom unpredictably. Individual pods must be hand-harvested at just the right time, fermented individually and dried on burlap in the sun before being shipped to chocolate companies for roasting and conching.

The bean mixing rooms are heavily guarded because mixing is a top-secret operation and conching is where the magic happens. Conching removes the outer shell and beats the cocoa nibs, extracting the “milk” and cocoa “butter.”

A cheap bar of chocolate might be conched for one hour. High-end Belgian chocolate, on the other hand, takes at least 12 hours.

“I use only Callebaut, a Belgian chocolate,” said Bobbie Burt, who teaches a holiday chocolate making class offered by Education & Community Services (ECS). “I’ve been making chocolate as my grandmother taught me.” Burt went on to practice the art of chocolate making for 20 years as the former owner of the Seven Sisters Sweet Shop.

Burt will share the techniques used in tempering chocolate and creating delicious fillings culminating in “the lost art of hand dipping.” Her December class (Dec. 1 and 8) in the teaching kitchen on the Cactus Shadows High School campus, will make caramel, truffles and a variety of clusters. In the spring, the class will mold chocolate eggs and bunnies. Class size is limited to eight, teens through adults.

ECS has an extensive catalogue of classes and camps for all ages, preschool through adult. Programs focusing on visual and performing arts, education, sports, culinary arts, life-skills and much more, are available year-round.

For more information and to register for the holiday chocolate classes, visit www.ecsforall.org.

Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center is seeking donors to brighten the holiday season for children, families and seniors in the Desert Foothills community as part of its 15th annual Adopt-a-Family program. Foothills Food Bank is working with more than a dozen local organizations and churches to provide gifts, holiday meals and hope for those in crisis in the community.

According to Pam DiPietro, executive director for Foothills Food Bank, all families must be signed up

by Dec. 4. Individual donors as well as donor groups such as businesses, HOAs, churches and schools, are encouraged to participate in this year’s Adopt-aFamily program. Interested donors determine the size of the family they are willing to adopt then a family wish list is provided as a shopping guide.

Monetary donations are also accepted to support the program. All gifts must be wrapped and delivered by at Holland Community Center Dec. 10–13. Checks should be payable to Foothills Food Bank. All gifts and donations are tax deductible according to tax laws.

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For information about the 2018 Adopt-a-Family program or to request a donor sign-up form, email adoptafamily@foothillsfoodbank.com or pick up a form at the food bank.

Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center is located at 6038 East Hidden Valley Drive in Cave Creek. For additional information, call 480.488.1145 or visit www.foothillsfoodbank.com.

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Celebrate December with the Arts League The Sonoran Arts League will host a number of events in December, beginning with its Sonoran Small Works Holiday Fine Art Show at the League Center for the Arts at Stagecoach Village, 7100 East Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. A kick-off reception will be held Dec. 1, 5–8pm, and the show will run through Jan. 6.

Admission is free.

Next up is the Holiday Artisan Market at Stagecoach Village. The Market is free to attend and runs Dec. 8–9, 10am–5pm, at the Center for the Arts and in the Village courtyard. Running concurrently is the Stagecoach Village Christmas event, which runs 10am-5pm Dec. 8-9 and is also free to attend. Guests can enjoy holiday cheer including hot cocoa and cookies, photos with Santa and more.

Finally, attend the monthly Sonoran Arts League “Art Party” at the Gallery at el Pedregal Dec. 15, 1–4pm.

The free event features art, food and music. The Gallery at el Pedregal is located at 34505 North Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale, on the second floor next to the Spotted Donkey. Contact the gallery at 480.575.6658.

To learn more about any of these events, or for information about the Sonoran Arts League, call 480.575.6624 or visit www.sonoranartsleague.org.

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Big Earl’s Has a New ‘Backyard’ Area

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“Out with the old and in with the new!” says Brooke Dallas, owner of Big Earl’s Greasy Eats. Everyone who has been to Big Earl’s has seen or played in the sandpit in the back, which hosted Tuesday and Thursday night volleyball for seven years. Well, that has come to an end.

“We are sad to see our volleyball court go, but our neighbor Harold’s will now host volleyball for all of those wanting to participate,” says Dallas.

“I was ready for something new! We have had so many great nights and memories on that court, however all good things must come to an end.

I just knew it was time to move on. I wanted a place for families, friends and customer alike to enjoy the back lot of Earl’s. I knew the volleyball court only catered to a few folks.”

The Big Earl’s team began removing the volleyball court Sept. 25, and after three days and six tons of sand removed, the back was transformed. In the place of sand are pavers, gravel, bistro lights and picnic tables.

They made and hung up a 24-foot chalkboard for all to color on. Also, for children (and parents) to enjoy, there are giant Legos, a giant Jenga set, corn hole boards and more.

“This new Backyard, as we’ve named it, is so inviting,” Dallas says. “I’d love to welcome you to go out and eat your delicious cheeseburgers, drink those yummy milkshakes and cold beer under the bistro lights. Spend quality time with your friends and family enjoying the beautiful view of Black Mountain.”

In the future, Big Earl’s will host more live music.

“I’m so excited to have more space for customers to enjoy.”

To reserve the backyard for birthday parties, baby showers, holiday events, etc., call Brooke Dallas at 480.385.9949 for more information — spots are booking quickly.

Big Earl’s Greasy Eats is located at 6135 East Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. For details call 480.575.7889 or visit www.bigearlsgreasyeats.com.

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Open House Event Foothills Academy’s Elementary Campus (K-6) will host a STEAM Open House, in partnership with the Arizona Science Center and sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Carefree, Dec. 4, 5–7pm. This event is free and open to the public to enjoy.

Guests will experience hands-on, minds-on STEAM learning activities for learners of all ages.

Foothills Academy Elementary Campus is located at 4720 East Lone Mountain Road in Cave Creek. For more details, call 480.292.9819 or visit www.foothillsacademy.com.

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Nicole Neri, Cactus Shadows High Sschol (CSHS) Class of 2016, has been awarded the Greg Crowder Memorial Photojournalism Award from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at ASU. Neri was selected by a committee of professional photojournalists and ASU faculty for the award, given to one student each year.

According to the dean of the college, her photos stood out for their excellent composition and use of color, interesting angles, and most importantly, for the way they told a story. These photos are on exhibit for one year at the Cronkite building (third floor) in Downtown Phoenix.

A lifelong Cave Creek resident, Neri developed a passion for photography at the age of 13, when she started playing with her twin sister Natalie’s point-andshoot camera. Not long after, she was a winner in the Carefree Desert Gardens photo contest and her photos were part of the annual calendars. At CSHS, she was a lead photographer for the CS Press and for the yearbook.

A junior at ASU, Neri also this year received a scholarship from the Arizona Press Club, and she placed 13th in the nation for news and feature photography at the 2017 Hearst Journalism Awards.

As a freelance photographer for Reuters, her photos of Sen. John McCain’s memorial, as well as the Arizona primary election, recently appeared in The Wall Street Journal, msn.com and other worldwide publications. Following graduation, Neri plans to pursue a career in photojournalism as a staff photographer at a news organization.

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Greasewood Announces December Show

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The Wild West comes alive with a series of shows at Greasewood, the newly opened one-of-a-kind western town in Frontier Town in Cave Creek. The cast of Six Gun Entertainment, LLC, will perform stunt and acting shows for western aficionados, residents and tourists alike. The authentic town, Greasewood, which also is a stunt theater, will be home to a performance Dec. 8 at noon. In addition to the exciting western entertainment complex, more enhancements and shows are planned for 2019.

Six Gun Entertainment, LLC offers headlining, authentic Wild West theatrical stunt and acting performances for special events, stage, film and television and high-quality production services.

Frontier Town, which is owned by Frontier Enterprises, is located at 6245 East Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. For information, visit www.frontiertownaz.com.

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Cave Creek Museum Adventures Presents: The Eddie Basha Collection

Join the Chamber for a Holiday Mingle & Jingle The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce will host a Local Business Mingle & Jingle holiday event Dec. 12, 6–8pm, at Desert Foothills Library, 38443 North Schoolhouse Road in Cave Creek. Wear your holiday best and join the Chamber for a fun evening of food and mingling. Entry includes a buffet dinner, open bar, live music and a silent auction to benefit the CTE Scholarship Fund.

The cost is $30, and tickets must be purchased by Dec. 6. Visit www. carefreecavecreek.org. For additional information on this or other Chamber events, call 480.488.3381.

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Join the Cave Creek Museum for its inaugural “Adventure” with a day trip to the Eddie Basha Collection in Chandler (www.eddiebashacollection.com/ the-gallery) Monday, Dec. 3, at 8:30am. The trip includes a charter bus ride to the Eddie Basha Collection, admission to the museum, and a Scandinavia Christmas Smörgåsbord lunch provided by Beaver Choice in Mesa.

Seats for this event are limited. Contact the Cave Creek Museum for pricing options and availability at 480.488.2764. For additional information about the Museum, visit www.cavecreekmuseum.org.

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New mom Elizabeth Schutte launched The Little Monkey Company to introduce a first of its kind bib that will fully protect babies’ skin and clothes. The Cave Creek resident spent a year in product development, and her patent pending line of baby bibs are now available online and began shipping to customers in mid-November.

Schutte began experimenting with product design when she could not find a bib for her daughter that didn’t result in food rashes on her skin and stained clothes.

She also wanted something durable, easy to clean and convenient for parents to grab on the go.

Schutte explains, “When we started feeding our daughter baby food, I noticed the food would inevitably get on her neck regardless of the bib she was wearing, it would also get on her clothes.

When she started developing rashes on her neck and I couldn’t get some of the stains out, I started to search for a bib that provided better coverage, and nothing did the trick.”

The Little Monkey Company bib features a high neckline made from a soft, washable, water-repellant nylon. It is offered in seven color combinations including gender neutral and choices for boys and girls. The snug fit and cap sleeves offer secure coverage from messy food spills that can irritate delicate skin. The bottom of the bib holds a silicone cup that is removable and washable by hand or in the dishwasher and the top can be thrown in the washing machine. Parents can roll the bib into the silicone cup for compact storage and easy grab and go use.

Schutte wanted a product that was environmentally friendly and kid safe. All the materials used to make the bib are non-toxic and free of PVC, BPA and latex. The cup attached to the bottom is made from 100 percent food grade silicone and is CPC certified “It was important to me that I create a bib that protects children from harmful chemicals, and does not negatively impact the environment,” adds Schutte.

To learn more about the company and its product line visit www.thelittlemonkeycompany.com.

The Desert Foothills Library will celebrate its 65th anniversary by hosting a “Red Carpet Evening” gala event, and the entire community is cordially invited to attend. The Library is an integral part of the Desert Foothills community with more than 150 volunteers and a dedicated staff that facilitate the sharing of knowledge, ideas and culture by providing personalized and responsive resources as well as social and lifelong learning opportunities.

Desert Foothills Library is unique in that it is a 501(c)(3) member supported public library funded through annual memberships, donations and fundraising events. Attendance at the upcoming gala is an opportunity to help the Desert Foothills Library continue to provide high quality library and research resources as well as extensive educational and cultural programs for children, teens, seniors and adults seven days a week.

The “Red Carpet Evening” will be held Saturday, Feb. 9, at 6pm at the Desert Foothills Library, 38443 North Schoolhouse Road in Cave Creek. Entertainment will be provided by talent from the Phoenix Opera and renowned pianist Nicole Pesce. This fundraiser includes hosted cocktails, a champagne and wine event, a gourmet dinner and silent and live auctions. Jo Gemmill, library board member and owner of the English Rose Tea Room, will emcee the event.

Tickets are $200 per person and are available by contacting David Court, executive director, at 480.488.2286 or by email to dcourt@dfla.org. All proceeds benefit the library. For information, visit the library website at www.dfla.org.

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Library Celebrates Sixty-Five Years — Community Invited to Festivities

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COMMUNITY VOICES God with Us and My “Withness”

By Pastor Paul Witkop

• A re there people who are hurting or people without families in your life? Take some time to visit them or include them.

• Are there people who have recently moved into your neighborhood?

Bake or buy a plate of cookies and make a visit to get to know them.

• Does your school or church or synagogue connect with a homeless shelter? Sign up to serve a meal one night and make sure you sit down and actually talk with some of the people who are eating. Let them know you care.

• Do you think about children who may not receive a gift this year?

How about you giving them a gift?

Celebrate Christmas by remembering God’s love for us in Jesus, God with us. Celebrate Christmas with those closest to you. Celebrate Christmas by remembering those who need God’s touch.

Christmas is about “God with us” … and your “withness” might be the way that a hurting person will experience the love of God, who is the source of ultimate hope.

Paul Witkop is Pastor of Light of the Desert Lutheran Church in Cave Creek. Call 480.563.5500 or e-mail paulw@lightofthedesert.org.

Community Campaign Aims to Make Lasting Impact on Homelessness Community leaders came together in late October to launch a campaign to show the generous people of Maricopa County how they can be part of long-term solutions for those experiencing homelessness. The Healthy Giving campaign builds on the vast network of goodwill and giving that exists in Maricopa County and adds practical, sustainable ways to make a difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness.

Through this effort, community partners hope to connect more homeless individuals with services that can help end their homelessness; improve public health and safety; and, encourage healthy giving Valley-wide beyond the holiday season. Partners believe healthy giving can change a life.

Each holiday season, cities across Maricopa County experience a rush of faithbased groups, nonprofits and individuals who want to help those who are experiencing homelessness. Food, clothing and other supplies are often handed out on the streets. Unfortunately, this type of generosity can lead to unintended consequences including wasted food, unsafe and unsanitary conditions in neighborhoods and fewer individuals turning to established nonprofits for services that could help them end their homelessness. Handing someone food on the street, while well-intended, can prolong their homelessness.

What is the alternative? Healthy giving, all year long. This is giving that takes the long-term needs of the individual and the community into consideration. The Healthy Giving campaign encourages residents to direct their time and resources to community service organizations that prioritize building personal relationships with those they serve, relationships that can improve quality of life and can lead to housing, employment and greater independence. This can mean volunteering in a place where they can make those face-to-face connections or donating to groups that ensure gifts are received by those in need and will have a lasting impact.

The Healthy Giving Council, a coalition of concerned citizens, faith leaders, social service providers, neighborhood stakeholders, businesses, government partners and others, is leading this effort. They are united in their desire to provide lasting, longterm help to those experiencing homelessness year-round.

Maricopa County believes homelessness is a regional issue. The county works with dedicated and experienced partners across the Valley to provide critical services to those experiencing homelessness. Services include access to affordable housing, sheltering services, mental health and justice support, employment opportunities, and more. Maricopa County supports the goals of the Healthy Giving Council.

Learn more about giving opportunities in your community and educate yourself on the issues surrounding homelessness in Maricopa County by visiting the Healthy Giving Council’s website at www.givesmartaz.org.

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There are people with whom it is easy to spend time. Then there are those who are tougher. I am seeing that simply being with people, even… especially the tough ones, is powerful.

Sometimes, I am not very easy to love.

Jesus’ last instruction to us was to “love each other as I have loved you.” Investing time and being with others is love. My “withness” is the strongest testimony that I care.

As we prepare for this 2018 Christmas season, we remember that the promise of Christmas is God with us. God, the mighty creator of the universe came to earth on that first Christmas to do life together with us. Despite all the battles between people in the world, all of our selfishness, and all the rest of the reasons God has to give up on us, God still pursues us. All throughout the Bible, God comes to people and tells them, “I will be with you.” In perhaps the best-known passage in the Bible, Psalm 23, God promises us that even when we are walking through the darkest valleys, we do not need to fear. Why? …because You are with me. Jesus’ last promise to us before he left this world was, “I will be with you always.” Did you hear that…always… through all good and the tough circumstances…not sometimes but always!

God showed us His love by sending His one and only Son to be born in a manger and then to die on a cross so that we can experience life together with God. Jesus came so that we could be with God, now and forever.

So, celebrate God’s love for you this Christmas by reaching out and caring for others who may be feeling very separated from God and alone. Show them your “withness.” Here are some ideas:

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Celebrate the Season with Levity, Libations & Latkes Friends of Ramat Gan, Israel, are invited to Levity, Libations & Latkes Sunday, Dec. 9, 4–6:30pm. The celebration of the Festival of Chanukah will include presentations by the dynamic local mentalist Craig Anthony. Enjoy great food paired with Israeli wines, delicious Israeli salads, handmade potato latkes with special toppings, wonderful desserts and much more.

Drawings will also be held throughout the event for one-of-a-kind gourmet gift baskets. Tickets for the gift basket drawings are only $10 each or three for $20.

The Phoenix Sister Cities organization includes 10 international communities that support the City of Phoenix in deepening business relationships, personto-person educational contacts, Student Ambassador

summer exchanges and unique travel opportunities.

Ramat Gan has been a “Sister” to the City of Phoenix for more than a decade.

Reservations for Levity, Libations & Latkes party should be made in advance, online at www. phoenixsistercities.org. A donation of $30 per person is suggested. The event will be held in a private home in North Central Phoenix; the address will be shared via email with all ticket holders. Additional questions may be addressed to ramatgancommittee@gmail.com.

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fter four years in the Greater Tucson area, the award-winning Screamery ice cream chain has recently made its way into Greater Phoenix at the corner of Tatum and Shea Boulevard.

Founded in Tucson in 2014 by husband and wife team Kenny and Linda Sarnoski, the Screamery has quickly become known and beloved for its old-fashioned simplicity — using milk from healthy, grass-fed cows, all-natural ingredients and pasteurizing its own sweet cream base. No chemicals, corn syrup or anything unnatural will be found in these ice cream tubs.

The Sarnoskis are the first in the state to become certified in pasteurizing their own ice cream base.

“It all started when Kenny and I decided to begin a new diet and we were both determined to eat only natural, wholesome ingredients, but we discovered that there was absolutely no ice cream on the market that met our new lifestyle criteria,” says Linda. “Kenny knew that ice cream was my favorite dessert and that I wasn’t willing to give it up, so he started hand mixing and creating his own flavors in our kitchen. Eventually, the unique and original ice cream flavors he created ended up being incredible.”

The 24 different flavors on the Phoenix menu change regularly. However, their classic and consistent chocolate, vanilla and strawberry flavors always feature a blend of two premium chocolates, all-natural vanilla beans and fresh strawberries. Guests will also find clever ice cream creations such as the “Mississippi Mudpie” with an organic coffee base, fudge swirl and chocolate cookies and the “Ooey Gooey Buttercake” with vanilla ice cream, mixed with butter cake pieces.

According to Linda, the most popular flavor on the menu is the “Sweet Cream Honeycomb” with natural honeycomb pieces mixed in their sweet cream base.

The honey that they use comes from the local honey combs in Marana.

All-Natural Ice Cream Shop Opens in North Phoenix

The Screamery also offers a wide variety of original ice cream treats. In addition to banana splits, ice cream floats and milkshakes, there are the “Ice Cream Nachos,” which feature waffle chips drizzled with hot fudge and topped with a single scoop of flavor choice.

The “Flight of Ice Cream” comes with six, delicious, sample size scoops. Then there’s the meant-to-beshared “Farmhouse” sundae with a whopping eight scoops of ice cream loaded with cookies, brownies, butter cake and a choice of toppings.

“We’re very excited about bringing the Screamery to Phoenix and sharing our old-fashioned way of making delicious ice cream with a whole new crowd,” adds Kenny. “We invite everyone in the Phoenix area to come on in and give us a try.”

The Screamery is located at 10625 North Tatum Blvd. For more information, call 602.368.1362 or visit www.thescreamery.com.

Linda and Kenny Sarnoski

LemonShark Poké Opens in Scottsdale LemonShark Poké recently opened its doors in Scottsdale and is celebrating with a grand opening event Dec. 1. The restaurant prides itself on serving the finest quality product to guests, with all fish being triple vetted — on the boat, at the dock and at the facility. In addition to traditional poké offerings, the menu includes shareable appetizers such as tempura shrimp and egg rolls, as well as its signature Hawaii Katsu menu that features cooked-to-order, delicious entrees including chicken, Alaskan cod and more.

The new restaurant will provide Valley residents and visitors alike with an elevated dining experience, with Japanese-inspired upscale, chic décor and seating for nearly 50 people. In addition, the restaurant will offer a selection of beer and sake, which includes local beer from SanTan Brewing Company, on its unique beer wall.

To celebrate the opening, LemonShark Poké in Scottsdale is offering a “buy one poké bowl and get the next bowl free” special and happy hour will be all day with 30 percent off all beer and sake on Dec. 1 LemonShark Poké is located at 7325 East Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard in Scottsdale. For additional information, call 480.219.9233 or visit www.lemonsharkpoke.com.

SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE Students in today’s schools are digital natives — having always had technology in various forms at their fingertips. Schools are adapting to these digital learners in order to design DR. DEBBI BURDICK engaging learning that is Superintendent relevant to their needs, Cave Creek Unified School District continues growth in their academic achievement and motivates them in their educational journey. To provide relevant, inspiring and increased individualized instruction to our students, Cave Creek Unified School District is including Personalized Learning as an instructional focus. We have embraced this focus with the following statement: Every student is unique and deserves the power to shape a personal path towards success.

Student learning experiences are tailored to a student’s individual learning styles and the learner’s

specific interests. Partnering with Education Elements for guidance and professional development, CCUSD is embracing their goal to “…improve the way teaching, learning, work, and collaboration happens…” for our students. Personalized learning always involves these core four elements: targeted instruction, data-driven decisions, flexible content as well as student reflection and ownership.

Our students are learning to set specific learning goals for themselves. They are choosing interesting, independent activities and resources to assist them with these goals. Teachers are facilitating small group instruction targeted to individual student needs while others in the classroom are working independently on learning activities personalized to their academic needs. Partners in this effort, both our local Kiwanis Club of Carefree, who donated over 1000 Chromebooks last year for student use, and our PTOs continue to raise dollars for school technology. With these donations, along with laptops, iPads and desktops at

When the kids are off from school during winter break, the DreamTeam Academy in Scottsdale will host an exciting, fun-filled basketball camp for ages 7 to 13. Camp will be offered Dec. 26–28 and Jan. 2–4. DreamTeam Academy is an indoor, air-conditioned, state-of-the art basketball training facility that specializes in teaching children the fundamentals of basketball and sports performance training.

All the members of the coaching staff include current and former college basketball players.

Camp days include three hours of intense basketball training in the morning with two hours of open court time. In the afternoon, kids have a great time relaxing in the “Kids’ Club Social Lounge” where they can watch parentapproved movies, play video games, board games, chess, read books on comfy bean bag chairs and simply hang out. There are even gentle massage chairs and special video game playing chairs for children to enjoy.

A half-day camp option is from 8:30am– 1pm, and the cost is $50. The full-day option is from 8:30am–6pm; pick-up is between 4–6pm, and the cost is $75. A catered lunch is also available for an additional $10 per day.

Advanced registration for camp is required.

Space is limited to 20 children per day.

DreamTeam Academy is located at 15955 North Dial Boulevard, Suite 3, in Scottsdale. For more information and to register, call 480.800.8326 or visit www.dreamteamacademy.com.

the schools, CCUSD has a student to device ratio of 2:1 with many of the schools approaching 1:1. Student academic software can adapt to the student level — either moving students forward who have mastered the material, needing enrichment or to move ahead, as well as adjusting to previous lessons for re-teaching when needed.

Along with additional online academic materials, we are adjusting our classroom spaces with flexible seating configurations to facilitate student collaboration, comfortable learning spaces and technology access, as funds become available. We look forward to adapting our classrooms for 21st Century Learning! I hope to see you in our schools. Visit www. ccusd93.org.

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

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Winter Break Basketball Camp at DreamTeam Academy

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HEALTH & WELLNESS Annual Resolution Run at Papago Park Many people make New Year’s resolutions to lose weight, to be more active and to get fit, and the annual Resolution Run offeres a chance to start the year off the way they vowed to.

A Phoenix tradition, the 32nd annual Resolution Run will be held at Papago Park (Ramada 9 and 10) Sunday, Jan. 6, at 9am.

It is a supported 5k run or walk through Papago Park next to the Phoenix Zoo, then along the paved canal path behind the Botanical Garden and back through the park past Hole in the Rock – safe, no road crossings, fairly flat with some rollers.

All ages and abilities are welcome, on a stroller-friendly course. Families will want to stay on after the run/walk to feed the ducks, have a picnic in this lovely park, climb the rocks or go to the zoo.

All participants receive a finishers medal and a logo T-shirt, plus there will be age category medals for speedsters in this timed 5k.

Save by pre-registering at www. fieldworksevents.com or sign up the day of for $45. Packet pickup and day of registration begins at 7am. Race starts at 9am. For additional information, call 480.609.3978.

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Enjoy the Holidays While Maintaining Weight and Wellness

‘Health for the Holidays and Beyond’ classes offered

The weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day can be a minefield for those trying to maintain their weight and healthy habits. So, for a bit of practical advice and tips for staying healthy, the Spa at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North will offer “Health for the Holidays and Beyond,” a series of classes designed to help participants focus on wellness during and after the holiday season.

Open to the public, the complimentary classes will be led by Susan Valandra, a holistic nutritionist certified by the National Association of Nutrition Professionals and health coach at Scottsdale-based Brilliance Nutrition & Lifestyle. She will share simple, easy recipes and tips for maintaining weight Holistic nutritionist Susan Valandra and wellness during the holidays.

Lia Rowland, director of The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale, said the goal is to help both resort guests and residents learn how to enjoy the holiday season while making good choices when it comes to eating, exercising and holiday stress.

“And for those who may want to shed a few pounds after the holidays, we are also offering a January class on how to lose weight and maintain weight loss,” Rowland added.

The series, which kicked off in late November, continues with “Healthy Food the Whole Family Will Love,” which will be held at 2pm Dec. 29. This class is designed for families with children who struggle with finding recipes that are nutrient-dense and kid-approved. Valandra will share simple, easy to prepare recipes that are loaded with nutrients that both parents and kids will enjoy. Topics will include meal planning and ways that children can get involved in the kitchen, too.

“Simple and Sustainable Weight Loss” will be held at 2pm Jan. 20. Designed for those who have weight loss and health improvement goals, this class will teach participants how to implement weight loss foods and practices into their diet and lifestyle. It will leave them feeling empowered to make changes to reach their ideal weight — and stay there — with ease.

Susan Valandra is a board-certified holistic nutritionist. She and her business partner, Terra Rose Ganem, operate Brilliance Nutrition & Lifestyle, a Scottsdale-based health and wellness practice that works to educate and empower clients on healthy eating principles, how to alkalize the diet, and how to avoid environmental pollutants. They also create customized nutritional and lifestyle plans for those who need extra support in healing and meeting their health goals.

For information about “Health for the Holidays and Beyond,” contact The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at 480.513.5145. Each of the classes is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North is located at 10600 East Crescent Moon Drive. For information, visit www.fourseasons.com/scottsdale/spa.

National Franchise for Women’s Health Opens in Scottsdale BeBalanced Hormone Weight Loss Centers, headquartered in Lancaster, Pa., celebrated the opening of its first Arizona franchise location in Scottsdale. BeBalanced helps women who are facing hormone imbalances through an all-natural, non-medical approach called Natural Hormone Balancing, which allows better sleep, improved Pictured, L–R: Marlee Sanchez, owner of the mood, significant weight loss, assistance with PMS Scottsdale BeBalanced, and and menopausal symptoms and more. The new receptionist Christy Fisher.

BeBalanced center is open to the public.

“I was the ideal BeBalanced client — I was experiencing horrible hot flashes and had some stubborn weight I wanted to lose. When I discovered BeBalanced and tried the program, all of my menopausal symptoms went away after about a month, and I was able to lose the weight. I couldn’t believe how good I felt and still feel today,” said Marlee Sanchez, owner of the Scottsdale BeBalanced location. “When I saw the opportunity to open my own BeBalanced center in Scottsdale, I knew this was going to be my way to help other women like me feel their best. I look forward to meeting women throughout the community and helping them feel and look amazing.”

Sanchez opened the first Scottsdale BeBalanced franchise, where women are educated on how daily stressors build up and often come from unexpected sources largely outside of an individual’s control. The company’s approach utilizes “Natural Hormone Balancing” — pioneered as an alternative, non-medical approach to balancing sex and stress hormones while giving the body the building blocks to create necessary hormones naturally and risk free.

The BeBalanced Scottsdale center is located in the Safeway Plaza at 10893 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 105, Scottsdale.

For more information, visit www.bebalancedcenters.com or call the 480.607.8187.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Thru Dec. 23

Dec. 7

Puddles Pity Party

A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail

The Devon Allman Project with Duane Betts

Valley Youth Theatre www.vyt.com; 602.253.8188

Musical Instrument Museum

Thru Dec. 29

Dec. 3

Miracle on 34th Street

Trey Anastasio

Arizona Broadway Theatre www.azbroadway.org; 623.776.8400

Mesa Arts Center www.mesaartscenter.com; 480.644.6500

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The Ten Tenors: Home for the Holidays Arizona Musicfest at Highlands Church www.azmusicfest.org

Dec. 4

Ryan Montbleau with Jay Allan & Dominick Provenzano

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Dianne Reeves: Christmas Time is Here Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Dec. 5–23

The Night Before Christmas

Dec. 8

Great Arizona Puppet Theater www.azpuppets.org; 602.262.2050

Over the Rhine Musical Instrument Museum

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Heritage Square www.facebook.com/kungfoodfest

Talking Stick Resort Arena www.ticketmaster.com

Phoenix Ballet at Orpheum Theatre www.phoenixballet.org; 602.262.7272

Mesa Arts Center

Ballet Arizona www.balletaz.org; 602.381.1096

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Dec. 2

Dec. 13–23

The Nutcracker

David Archuleta

A Christmas Carol

Andrea Bocelli

Talking Stick Resort Arena

Dec. 13–24

Musical Instrument Museum

Center Dance Ensemble www.centerdance.com; 602.252.8497

Dec. 13

Phoenix Suns vs. Dallas Mavericks

The Nutcracker

Mike Stern

Frances Smith Cohen’s Snow Queen

Mesa Arts Center

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Dec. 12

The Robert Cray Band

Dec. 8–9

Orpheum Theatre https://phoenix.ticketforce.com

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Mesa Arts Center

Comerica Theatre www.livenation.com

Kung Food Fest

Scottsdale Civic Center Mall www.aaaa-az.org; 310.500.7256

Dec. 11

Peppa Pig Live

Jim Gaffigan, The Fixer Upper Tour

Dec. 1

23rd Annual Arizona Asian Festival

Talking Stick Resort Arena

Dec. 8

DanceMotion Presents: The North Pole Flamingo

Dec. 1–2

Phoenix Suns vs. LA Clippers

Dec. 8

Downtown Glendale www.visitglendale.com

Dec. 1

32nd Annual APS Electric Light Parade

Dec. 10

Dec. 4

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

Hometown Christmas Parade

Talking Stick Resort Arena www.nba.com/suns

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Warren Miller’s Face of Winter

Musical Instrument Museum

Musical Instrument Museum www.mim.org; 480.478.6000

Dec. 10

Alan Cumming: Legal Immigrant

Dec. 7

Phoenix Suns vs.

Sacramento Kings

Gypsy Soul

Downtown Phoenix www.phoenix.gov/parks/elp; 602.262.6437

Mesa Arts Center

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Tempe Center for the Arts http://tca.ticketforce.com; 480.350.2822

Dec. 6 – Feb. 3

Lights of the World Festival State Fairgrounds www.lightsoftheworldus.com

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Hawktail with Dead Horses Musical Instrument Museum

Dec. 9

Pinnacle Concert Series: Celebration of Christmas Pinnacle Presbyterian Church www.pinnacleconcerts.com; 480.303.2474

Dec. 9

Dec. 7

Scottsdale Philharmonic Holiday Show

Talking Stick Resort Arena

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Phoenix Suns vs. Miami Heat

Dec. 14

John Prine – The Tree of Forgiveness Tour Celebrity Theatre www.celebritytheatre.com; 602.267.1600, Ext. 1

Dec. 14

Sutton Foster Featuring Seth Rudetsky Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Dec. 15

Phoenix Suns vs.

Minnesota Timberwolves

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Talking Stick Resort Arena

Dec. 15

Windham Hill’s Winter Solstice Musical Instrument Museum

Dec. 15–16

We Would Like to Propose A Toast Theatre Artists Studio www.thestudiophx.org; 602.765.0120

Dec. 27

Straight No Chaser

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Mesa Arts Center Dec. 19

Dec. 14

Mesa Arts Center

José Martí: From Fidel Castro Regime to Now

Dec. 14–18

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

OK GO: The Live Video Tour

A Chorale Christmas

Dec. 27

Dom Flemons Musical Instrument Museum

Dec. 28

Phoenix Suns vs. OKC Thunder

Dec. 20

Phoenix Chorale www.phoenixchorale.org; 602.253.2224

Talking Stick Resort Arena

Phoenix Boys Choir Musical Instrument Museum

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Ella Enchanted: The Musical

Dec. 29

48th Annual National Bank of Arizona Fiesta Bowl Parade

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Central Phoenix www.fiestabowl.org

Childsplay at The Herberger Theater Center www.childsplayaz.org; 602.252.8497

Dec. 29

Dec. 16

Talking Stick Resort Arena

Dec. 29

Comerica Theatre www.livenation.com

The Brian Setzer Orchestra Christmas Rocks! Tour

Dec. 16

Celebrity Theatre

Pinnacle Concert Series: Handel’s Messiah Phoenix Symphony and Chorus at Pinnacle Presbyterian Church www.phoenixsymphony.org; 602.495.1999

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Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers The Van Buren www.thevanburenphx.com

Dec. 21–22

The Manhattan Transfer Musical Instrument Museum

Dec. 23

Esteban Musical Instrument Museum

Dec. 26

30th Annual Cheez-It Bowl Chase Field www.fiestabowl.org; 480.350.0911

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Photo courtesy of Mariachi Sol de Mexico, Jóse Hernández, director

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Dec. 31

Holidays at the Heard Museum Heard Museum www.heard.org/event/holidays; 602.252.8848

Dec. 15

A Merry-Achi Christmas: Mariachi Sol de Mexico with Las Chollas Peligrosas

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Dec. 16–17

Irish Christmas In America Musical Instrument Museum

Dec. 26 – Jan. 13

Cinderella

Great Arizona Puppet Theater

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Phoenix Suns vs. Denver Nuggets

IL DIVO: Timeless Tour Dec. 15

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Home Free Mesa Arts Center

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Dec. 31

Phoenix Suns vs.

Golden State Warriors Talking Stick Resort Arena

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H H H NOVEMBER WINNERS! H H H A pair of tickets to the Arizona Theatre Company production of Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End at Herberger Theater Center: Donna Meadors of Carefree A pair of tickets to see the Valley Youth Theatre production of A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail: Lisa Withey of Scottsdalele

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Donna Meadors of Carefree, our November winner of a pair of tickets to the Arizona Theatre Company production of Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End at Herberger Theater Center, sent us this photo saying that she and her guest “really enjoyed the performance.”

Congratulations, Donna!

Herberger Gallery Opens New Exhibit with First Friday Reception

Arts & Entertainment

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The Herberger Theater Center (HTC) invites the public to the free opening reception for “Fantasy for a Noble Universe,” a guest curator exhibit of two- and three-dimensional art featuring nationally recognized artist Jill Friedberg, on First Friday, Dec. 7, 5:30–7pm. Meet the artist and enjoy music and a no-host bar in Bob’s Spot Lounge.

In Friedberg’s mixed media series, “Fantasy for a Noble Universe,” she integrates more than 30 layers of her photographic images with acrylic paint and repurposed materials to express her love and concern for an unsettled world… “a world in which human diversity and endangered nature struggle to symbiotically enhance the enrichment of our existence.” Friedberg’s work was recently selected for the 2018 Arizona Biennial at the Tucson Museum of Art and accepted into The Archives of American Art of the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C. The artwork is on display and available for purchase through Jan. 1. A portion of each sale benefits HTC’s Youth Outreach Programs.

Sponsored by Billie Jo and Judd Herberger, the Herberger Theater Gallery is a self-funded exhibition program that promotes contemporary art by Arizona artists. Gallery hours are weekdays, 10am–5pm, during performances and by appointment.

Herberger Theater Center is located at 222 East Monroe in Downtown Phoenix.

Park for $6 at the Arizona Center (Fillmore/Fifth Street) weekdays, after 5pm.

Purchase validation at the Herberger Theater Box Office before the reception. For additional information, visit www.herbergertheater.org/art-gallery.

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“Footsteps Foretold” by Jill Friedberg

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“Non-Negotiable Negotiations” by Tom Herbert

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Contemporary Watercolorists to Hold Exhibition

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A special show of contemporary watercolors will take place Dec. 6 to Feb. 1 at the University Club in Phoenix, south across Monte Vista Road from the Heard Museum.

The show will be open to the public 9am–2pm Monday through Friday. The exhibit, presented by Contemporary Watercolorists of Arizona, will boast 40 paintings showcasing the diversity of contemporary water media from transparent watercolor and gouache to acrylic and colored inks. A variety of white surfaces are used including various papers and plastic sheets. Landscapes, portraits, impressionist and abstract paintings extend the variety by some of the state’s “Paco’s Sunshine Mountain” by Lynda Burruss top artists.

Contemporary Watercolorists of Arizona began in 1969. The purpose of the organization is to stimulate each artist member to stretch and expand their work, attempt new goals and then reach the next level. The membership is limited to 40 artists who have each been recommended by a member. This is a working group of artists solidly based in the fundamentals of painting with water media. At each of the monthly meetings, two members present a written motivation to the group suggesting various ideas, restrictions or stimulating techniques for the next month’s meeting. These are meant to stimulate free-thinking, play and experimentation to achieve a new view within their own work and style. The paintings are then shared and critiqued the following month by the group. The organization’s artists are award winners in competitions and numerous other fields with many having been published by various magazines or art books. Their paintings are in the collections of many corporations, museums and private collectors across the U.S. and around the world.

University Club is located at 39 East Monte Vista Road in Downtown Phoenix. Learn more at www.contemporarywatercolorists.com.

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San Diego Bay Parade of Lights Announces 2018 Dates & Theme The San Diego Bay Parade of Lights announced the theme for its 2018 holiday boat parade – “A Tropical Island Christmas.”

“At this year’s event, the 47th Parade of Lights, participants will showcase their creative approaches to Christmas decor with an island-themed, warm-weather twist,” said Parade chairman Larry Baumann. “Thousands of spectators will come to the bayfront to experience a unique lineup of boats with a bit of tropical flair in celebration of the holiday season.”

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The dates for this year’s parade are Dec. 9 and 16. Presented by the Port of San Diego, the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights brings more than 100,000 San Diego residents and visitors together on the San Diego Bay waterfront each year. The procession of about 80 lavishly decorated boats has become one of our region’s most iconic holiday events.

The parade route starts at Shelter Island and travels east past Harbor Island, then south along the Embarcadero, Seaport Village and Cesar Chavez Park before turning parallel with the Coronado Bridge to the west side of the bay. The parade then proceeds past Peohe’s to the finish line after passing the Ferry Landing.

It takes about two hours to complete the trip and there are many comfortable waterfront viewpoints along the route.

A variety of prizes and awards are presented to the best decorated boats and those that best capture the parade’s theme.

For more information and parade details, visit www.sdparadeoflights.org.

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Preparations are being made for the 12th Annual five-day Quilting at the Lake Retreat, scheduled for Jan. 8–12. The premier event offers an opportunity to join other quilters in a fun and educational environment. The event takes place at The London Bridge Resort, 1477 Queens Bay, Lake Havasu City.

The annual event is sponsored by the Havasu Stitchers Quilt Guild and features a full schedule of classes, prizes, shopping and more. Early registration is a must as class size is limited. By signing up early, attendees are assured of a seat in their chosen class. However, registrations can be taken on the day

of classes — if there is availability. Also important, it allows for time to purchase the necessary supplies.

Links to each instructors’ supply list will be in the registration material.

There will be a one-day Stitchers Bazaar Market Place at the London Bridge Convention Center Thursday, Jan. 10, where quilters can shop at booths set up by local area quilt shops 4–7pm. The QAL Educator Mall will run 6–7pm followed by Cindy Grisdela’s trunk show at 7:15pm. Admission to the trunk show event is $5 and features a cash bar.

Since 2007, Quilting at the Lake has attracted outstanding educators. This year’s educator lineup doesn’t disappoint as it offers all quilters looking for quality classes an exciting and fun learning environment. This year’s nationally and internationally known quilting experts and educators are Nanc Christopherson teaching two days of longarm machine classes; Shirley Gisi teaching two days of abstract landscape quilting; Cindy Grisdela offering a one-day table runner

class, a two-day “Play with Crayons” class and her trunk show; Carla Klop presenting a two-day “Talking Points” quilt class; Sue Nickels teaching a two-day “Machine Basics” class, a one-day “Quilting Traditions” and two-day machine applique class; and Helen Frost Young presenting a two-day “Blooming Nine Patch” class, and a one-day “Beautiful Bindings” class.

For a full schedule, more information and a registration brochure, visit www.havasustitchers.com, and click on “Quilting at the Lake,” or send an email to qal2018@gmail.com.

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Registration Open for January Quilting Retreat

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Free parking and free admission are offered and the Marketplace will now be open to the public without the purchase of a ticket to the drive thru attraction. An immersive winter wonderland for all ages, it will include impressive walk-thru ornaments, Elfie selfie stations and a post office to write letters to our troops.

Earlier this fall, Urman and business partner Simon Kreisberger also announced the addtion of a new East Valley Illumination experience at Tempe Diablo Stadium, which will provide an entirely different drive thru experience separate from the North Phoenix location. At each 25-minute spectacular drive thru attraction, Illumination will continue to use the hottest cutting-edge hardware and software lighting equipment in the

world, showcasing RGB LED light displays, which can be customized to display 16 million different shades of color per bulb. This type of equipment produces visually magnificent effects that will mesmerize visitors as nearly two million dazzling lights, including dancing candy canes, twirling gingerbread men and giant fluttering snowflakes become perfectly synchronized to holiday tunes and festive hits played over cars’ FM dials.

The North Phoenix attraction opens its gates nightly in Phoenix beginning at 6pm and runs through Jan. 5, while the Tempe location will be open nightly at 6pm and remain open nightly through Dec. 31.

To purchase advance tickets ($29++), visit www.worldofillumination.com.

Due to popular demand, it is highly recommended that guests reserve a date and time for either experience through the website to reduce wait times. Tickets are also available at the gate at a cost of $35++ per car.

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The operators of Illumination: Symphony of Light in North Phoenix have announced the addition of yet another record-breaking enhancement to its signature Holiday Boulevard Marketplace, which will now be home to the world’s largest Christmasthemed inflatable obstacle course.

Measuring 350 linear feet, the U-shaped, 19-foot-tall inflatable behemoth can accommodate four racers at one time and provides obstacles from pillars, tunnels and slides to climbing walls, a maze and carousel for children to run, jump, crawl and bounce their way to the finish line.

“Visitors to the North Phoenix site this year will be blown away by the changes we’ve made not only to the attraction itself, but to the Holiday Boulevard Marketplace, as well,” said Yakir Urman, co-founder of Illumination. “We can’t wait for the community to be as excited as we are about this awesomely fun addition!”

For little ones younger than five years of age, the Holiday Boulevard Marketplace will also feature three Christmas-themed bounce houses.

The cost for the obstacle course and bounce houses is just $10 per person for unlimited play for the evening.

The expanded Holiday Boulevard Marketplace is a winter wonderland designed for shopping the latest artisanal gifts from local vendors, sipping hot cocoa and snacking on funnel cakes, candy apples, brickoven pizzas and other tasty treats.

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Animated Holiday Light Show Returns with New Attractions

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Celebrate Sedona’s Natural Beauty & the Magic of the Season

Sedona Northern Lights will dazzle audiences Dec. 13–16, and virtually transform Sedona’s landscape with the largest 3D projection mapping project to ever be performed on a natural canvas in the U.S. The event is produced by PaintScaping, a Los Angeles-based leader in 3D projection mapping, and presented by the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau and the City of Sedona. Sedona Northern Lights unites light, art and nature for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. This festive, family-friendly event is free to the public and will be visible from various points throughout Uptown Sedona and Gallery Row — and can even be seen in some areas in West Sedona. The show will commence at the top of each hour from 6-9pm, giving viewers a unique opportunity to celebrate Sedona’s natural beauty, art scene, awe-inspiring landscapes and dark night skies.

“3D projection mapping is incredibly exciting,” said director Philippe Bergeron of PaintScaping. “It is the perfect tool to tell old stories in a new way and make people believe in magic again. The real world becomes your canvas, and what better canvas than a mountain in Sedona — the most beautiful place on Earth.”

For Sedona Northern Lights, holiday-themed 3D art will be projected onto Camelhead Rock, located next to Sedona’s famous Snoopy Rock. The surface of Camelhead Rock is an astounding 182,000,000 square feet and contains numerous different angles and curves — meaning that the show requires an impressively complex set-up. For example, the projection tower will be situated 3,000 feet away, and 12 projectors will be synchronized to generate a seamless image. Despite its grandeur, Sedona Northern Lights will not leave any harmful impacts on Sedona’s natural environment and is, in fact, intended to raise awareness of the need to protect the area’s dark skies. The event’s sponsors are committed to sustainability and maintaining the natural beauty of Sedona, “Earth’s Greatest Treasure.”

To enhance the sense of holiday magic, music to accompany the 3D light show will be played at certain viewing areas and may also be heard by tuning into KAZM 780AM. For more information, go to www.visitsedona.com/events-calendar/ sedona-northern-lights.

Photo courtesy of Arizona Office of Tourism

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Experience Besh Ba Gowah Illuminated for the Season

Wickenburg to Host Annual Cowboy Christmas Poetry Gathering Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce invites visitors to its western community for a special heritage event: the 30th annual Cowboy Christmas Poetry Gathering, Dec. 7-8. Featured cowboy poets and entertainers include Matt Robertson, Juni Fisher, Chris Isaacs and Joel Nelson.

The Cowboy reception will be held Friday, Dec. 7, 6–7:30pm and includes refreshments and appetizers at the Desert Caballeros Western Museum, located at 21 North Frontier Street. The featured cowboy poets and entertainers will perform acoustically to give guests a small taste of what will be featured at the Saturday night show. Limited tickets are available for the reception; $10 per person advance or $20 at the door. (Doors open at 5:45pm.)

The featured cowboy poet’s performance is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 8, 7pm, at the Wickenburg Community Center, 160 North Valentine Street.

Admission is $15 for advance tickets, and $25 after Dec. 1 and at the door. (Doors open at 6:30pm.)

Tickets for the gathering are available from the Chamber, which is located at 216 North Frontier Street in Wickenburg. For additional information, call 928.684.5479 or go to www.visitwickenburg.com.

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Besh Ba Gowah Archaeological Park and Museum presents the 31st annual Festival of Lights Dec. 1, 5-9pm.

The ruins of the ancient Salado people who occupied an area one mile southwest of Globe nearly 800 years ago is known today as Besh Ba Gowah.

The term was originally given by the Apaches to the early settlement of Globe.

Roughly translated, the term means “place of metal.”

The partially restored ruins, along with the adjacent museum provide a fascinating glimpse at the lifestyle of the people who occupied this region over two centuries before Columbus discovered the “New World.”

The annual Festival of Lights celebrates the season in this magical spot with 3,000 luminaries lining the ruin walls. During the festival, visitors can experience cultural entertainment by Yellow Bird dance group and others, sample food and visit craft vendors. If arriving early, visitors are encouraged to help light all 3,000 candles, which create a beautiful, glowing nighttime scene. Photographers of all levels are welcome.

The event is free, however non-perishable food donations are appreciated.

Parking is limited, and visitors are encouraged to use free shuttle services being offered. Shuttles will run every 15–20 minutes. Shuttle parking and pick up is located at the Historic Train Depot, 230 South Broad Street in Globe.

Besh Ba Gowah Archaeological Park and Museum is located at 1324 South Jesse Hayed Road in Globe. For additional information, call 928.425.0320 or visit www.globeaz.gov/visitors/besh-ba-gowah.

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What a lovely surprise to find this delightful ditty being crooned outside the Male Call office the other night by a duo calling themselves the ‘Two Loves.’ We can’t say their poetic meter is particularly proficient but it’s at least as good as my dear cousin’s annual holiday versification — and their grasp of online dating spots is spot-on.

Feel free to sing along.

On the twelfth day of Christmas my two loves sent to me: Twelve zooskers Zoosking (whatever that is) Eleven bees a’Bumblin’ Ten Tinders swiping Nine e-ladies Harmonizin’ Eight Cupids OK’ing Seven Singles Silvering Six Plenties o’Fishin’ Five anonymous Anomo’ers…

Four Matchers machinating Three Ashleys Madison’ing Two Christians Mingling …and a Farmer Only in a tree.

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Dog-Eared Review Wait — don’t select next month’s book-club book just yet — at least not until you take a peek at Jessica McCann’s Peculiar Savage Beauty. With her unusual characters and their unbelievable hardships, McCann has created an unforgettable work. I can guarantee your club will want to discuss the many different aspects of Peculiar Savage Beauty and, by the time they’ve turned the final page, it will be tough for everyone to wait for the next meeting.

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