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Rock Your Local Library Summer reading and so much more

By Kathryn M. Miller

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Interrupt the Summer Slide • Keep children reading every day so they will not lose the reading comprehension skills that they learned during the school year.

• R ead for 20 minutes a day, which will help build a lifelong habit of reading.

Advance Early Literacy Skills • Encourage teens and adults to read with children and model independent reading behaviors.

• E ncourage caregivers to engage in early literacy activities with children.

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Build Home Libraries • Read for 20 minutes a day, every day over the summer and earn a free book (available for all ages, from babies to adults).

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Emphasize the Fun of Reading • Attend fun, literacy-based events at the library to earn digital badges and gain points towards the goal of unlocking a free book.

• H ave fun interacting with the online program by completing challenges and earning digital badges.

Connect Readers with Community Experiences • Visit a community partner to learn something new and earn secret codes to unlock badges and earn more points.

• T ry a community experience to connect children with books in a more meaningful way by bringing things to life that they have only read about.

The Maricopa County Reads (www.maricopacountyreads.org) online summer reading program began in the summer of 2013, and has continued to grow, and now hosts all 62 public libraries within Maricopa County. More than 80,000 children, teens and adults participate in the program annually.

Of course, local libraries offer so much more than books — from art classes and lecture series, to computer courses and STEM exploration…even a Seed Library — find a library and check it out!

In the Northeast Valley, visit Fountain Hills Library and North Valley Regional Library in Anthem (www.mcldaz.org); Phoenix Public Library (www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org); and Scottsdale Public Library (www.scottsdalelibrary.org). |CST

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chool is out for summer, but that doesn’t mean that the learning needs to end. In fact, according to research compiled by the Brookings Institute, on average, student’s achievement scores decline over summer vacation by one month’s worth (or more) of school-year learning. The good news is that, across the Valley, there is a program aimed at getting young learners (and adults) out of the summer slump and into learning at local libraries Maricopa County Reads, which runs June 1 through August 1, is an award-winning summer reading program provided by the Maricopa County Library District to all public libraries within Maricopa County. The simple formula: Read 20 minutes per day + Log minutes online = Earn rewards (and have some fun) along the way.

The primary goal of the program is to interrupt the “summer slide,” the common term given to the learning loss experienced by children while transitioning between school years. The secondary aim of the program is to promote early literacy among pre-readers and their families during the summer months. Here are some of the ways the program aims to achieve these goals:

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Editor-in-Chief Kathryn M. Miller

In May, my son graduated from high school. He’s my youngest, so there were some mixed emotions — I am so incredibly proud of the young man that he has become, but there was a sense of wistfulness…nostalgia for the days when both my kids were little; when they called me “mommy,” when I would hold small hands as we crossed a street, or I would tuck them in at night.

Of course, the wistfulness is enveloped by the joy of seeing them grow up and thrive and find their own path in life…maybe still needing me just a little every now and then.

But it’s funny how life works. Just when you’ve passed one milestone and you think you are heading for the more “carefree” years with grown children, Dining Destination: the universe gives you a new little life to care for, which is where Mae comes in.

Liberty Station I heard her cries a couple of days before I could find the source.

Then I spotted her, barely nine ounces soaking wet, abandoned and in distress. Forget the fact that we already have one rescue cat and are Little Mae, now a fostering another, and that I was looking forward to maybe getting some whopping 13 ounces. regular sleep after a hectic school year…we took her in.

So, one action-packed chapter ends, and another exciting one begins — that’s the way it works in all the best books and most interesting lives…so I guess we’re doing it right.

Until next month, all my best.

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Celebrate Global Wellness Day At Four Seasons

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In celebration of Global Wellness Day, June 9, Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North will host a variety of complimentary “Feed Your Soul” experiences including a Zen hike incorporating yoga, a trunk show with beauty and wellness offerings at The Spa, and a guided relaxation and group meditation session. In addition, Proof, An American Canteen, will be highlighting a variety of special healthy menu items for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

First celebrated in 2012, Global Wellness Day is a social project dedicated to the promotion of living well. Officially celebrated in 100 countries at 4,000 locations in 2017, the purpose of Global Wellness Day is to explore the question “How can I live a healthier and better life?”

For more information about Global Wellness Day, visit www.globalwellnessday.org. The “Feed Your Soul” Global Wellness Day activities include: Zen Hike — 6:30am Resort guests and residents alike are invited to stop, breathe and take in the beauty of nature with a guided hike that starts at The Spa. Approximately 90 minutes from start to finish, the Zen Hike will be led by resort instructors and incorporates yoga poses along the beautiful desert hiking trail as it meanders up Pinnacle Peak. It’s the perfect way to start the day with mindful exercise that both invigorates the body and calms the mind.

The round-trip hike finishes with a selection of fresh juices back at The Spa. In celebration of Global Wellness Day, the Zen Hike is complimentary and open to the public. Reservations are required.

Look Good, Feel Good Trunk Show — 9am–1pm Enjoy learning about the latest in spa and beauty products as The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale presents the Look Good, Feel Good Trunk Show. Learn how to craft customized body products at the Aroma Design Bar, experience the lifting magic of micro currents as the spa team demonstrates NuFace technology, sample all-natural spa products such as Omorovicza and others. The Look Good, Feel Good marketplace is complimentary and open to the public.

Habits that Heal, A Guided Relaxation and Group Meditation — 2–3pm Scientific research has shown that meditation helps to reduce stress, improve concentration and lower blood pressure, among many other benefits to health and mental wellness. The Habits that Heal Guided Group Relaxation and Meditation will teach participants tools for releasing stress and achieving a deep level of relaxation and introspection. The one-hour program will be led by Nita Lipinski, a certified hypnotherapist and author of the Meditation Handbook for Beginners. She will deliver an informative talk and then guide participants through a step-by-step meditation process. The session is complimentary and open to the public.

All-Day Wellness Menu at Proof, An American Canteen Proof, An American Canteen will celebrate Global Wellness Day with a range of healthy menu items on its Global Wellness Day Menu. Whether enjoying breakfast, lunch or dinner, guests can savor the menu’s fresh combinations of healthy ingredients crafted by the resort’s culinary team.

Items highlighted for Global Wellness Day include the Acai Bowl with mango, matcha-coconut chia pudding, blueberries and macadamia nuts and the Power Grain Bowl, which is naturally gluten free with wild rice, buckwheat, sorghum, Humboldt fog goat cheese and kombucha vinaigrette. Located at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, Proof is open to the public, 7am–9:30pm daily.

For information about Global Wellness Day activities or to reserve a spot on the complimentary Zen hike, contact The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North at 480.513.5145. For additional information, visit www.fourseasons. com/scottsdale/spa.

Be Prepared To Get Dirty!

Mighty Mud Mania returns Scottsdale’s 43rd Annual Mighty Mud Mania will take over Chaparral Park Saturday, June 9. Mighty Mud Mania offers muddy obstacles for people of all ages and ability levels, and even offers non-muddy activities for those who prefer not to get muddy.

The event includes “The Original Mud Obstacle Course,” a footrace for 7 to 12-yearolds with obstacles and mud pits as deep as five feet to run, jump and crawl through; ropes to swing on into mud, a slide to go down, and a tube dive that children dive through into a pit of mud.

The Extreme course will have similar obstacles, more challenging, for 13 years and older. The “Mini Mud Course” is for children 4 to 6 years old, and new this year “The Muddy Tot” will provide fun for children 1 to 3. Participants 6 and under can also participate in “Mudville” a “town” destined to provide a mighty muddy good time. Other activities include inflatable water slides, food vendors, open play mud pits, sponsor area, and wash stations.

The event is free for everyone to attend; mud courses are free for anyone 0–17. The event runs 7am–noon, and donations of non-perishable food items will be accepted to benefit the Vista del Camino food bank Chaparral Park is located at 5401 North Hayden Road in Scottsdale. For additional information, visit www.scottsdaleaz.gov/ mighty-mud-mania.

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June Author Event For New ‘Jack Ryan Jr.’ Release

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Mike Maden returns with the next electrifying thriller in the #1 New York Times bestselling series featuring Tom Clancy’s world of indelible characters, once again tapping into his background as author and expert to hit the trifecta of what makes a great Clancy book: Tom’s terrific characters combined with edgeof-your-seat action scenes and the over-the-horizon prescience about world events.

In Tom Clancy Line of Sight, Jack Ryan Jr. finds that the scars of war can last a lifetime. Twenty-six years ago, Dr. Cathy Ryan restored the eyesight of a young Muslim girl who had been injured during an attack in the Bosnian War. Today, her son, Jack Ryan Jr., has agreed to track down the young lady and deliver a letter from his mother. What he finds shocks them both. The helpless child has grown into a remarkable woman. Aida Curi is a self-possessed beauty, with a big heart and an even bigger secret, who runs a controversial refugee agency near Sarajevo. Jack finds himself deeply drawn to both her and her country, but soon finds himself in the crosshairs of the seething ethnic tensions and ancient blood feuds of the Balkans, the region of Europe where empires go to die. If Jack can’t navigate the world of secret service agencies, special operators and local mafias to save Aida, Sarajevo will prove to be the fuse that lights the next world war.

Tom Clancy Line of Sight: A Jack Ryan Jr. Novel (Putnam) is on sale June 12. Fans of the books series will have the opportunity to meet Maden Thursday, June 14, 7pm, The Poisoned Pen Bookstore, 4014 North Goldwater Boulevard, Suite 101, in Scottsdale. Visit www.poisonedpen. com for additional information.

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SCC Culinary Kids Camp Kicks Off June 4 — Three Sessions Offered

Scottsdale Community College’s (SCC) Culinary Arts program is offering a Culinary Kids Camp starting in June. Six sessions of the camp will be available to youth ages 11–15, with the first one starting June 4.

Students will learn practical cooking techniques for basic meals in the school’s Culinary Arts kitchen.

The camp will be led by chef Trena Jones, who will guide campers in preparing breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert.

“Each camp session will have a strong focus on healthy cooking techniques the students can use at home,” said Jones.

Camp sessions are offered in morning and afternoon blocks. The first camp runs June 4–7, followed by camps June 11–14 and June 18–21. Classes are non-credit.

Registration cost will be $225 per camper. Students will receive a logo apron, chef’s hat, printed recipes and experience preparing food in a commercial setting. Each camp session is limited to 15 students, so enroll soon.

Parents can stop by the SCC Admissions Office to register their child for camp or call 480.423.6100 for information on how to register for a camp.

For more details, visit https://bit.ly/2wcZ1po or contact Darlene Hoeg at 480.423.6578 or darlene.hoeg@ scottsdalecc.edu. Scottsdale Community College is located at 9000 East Chaparral Road in Scottsdale. For information, call 480.423.6000 or visit www.scottsdalecc.edu.

Area Church Assists Homeless Veterans Through Clothing Drive

By Barbara-Ann Gulotta Service Ministry Outreach Team, Desert Foothills Lutheran Church

Desert Foothills Lutheran Church in Scottsdale works with the Veteran’s Outreach Center in Phoenix to help these brave men and women, many of whom are homeless. In the past, the church has provided water, coffee, breads and microwavable foods.

For three weeks in April, members of Desert Foothills Lutheran Church cleaned out closets, dresser drawers Submitted photo and shoe bins. They looked high and low for jeans, shorts, shirts, suits, jackets, blankets and shoes they no longer could use. These items were gathered and brought to church. On Friday, April 27, everything that was collected was taken to the Veterans Outreach Center in Phoenix. There were two vehicles packed to overflowing with bags and bags of clean, useable items for distribution.

They were met at the center by several men who helped unload the vehicles and brought everything inside. Once inside the center, these grown men couldn’t wait to go through the bags. It was like Christmas for some of them — each finding gems for themselves. They found shoes, socks, jeans and jackets. They were excited to receive these gifts. These veterans, who live on the street, wish to thank Desert Foothills Lutheran Church for its compassion and willingness to help in their time of need. Desert Foothills Lutheran Church will continue this program to help our veterans back on the road to success.

Desert Foothills Lutheran Church is located at 29305 North Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale. For more information, call 480.585.8007 or visit www.dflc.org.

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Estate Planning Basics – The Revocable Living Trust – Part Two

By Libby Banks, The Law Office of Libby Banks, PLLC

Last month I wrote about incapacity planning using the Revocable Living Trust. This time we’ll talk about the advantages such a trust gives your family at your death.

A Revocable Living Trust Avoids Probate and the Cost of Court Interference at Death

Other Reasons to Consider a Trust Cost: When considering the choice between a Will based estate plan and a Trust based estate plan, consider the cost. My price for a basic probate is more than the average amount I charge for a Trust.

Types of property: If you have real estate, especially more than one property, a trust makes it easier to wrap up the estate.

Out of state property: If you have real property out of state, a trust is imperative. Otherwise, you may end up with two probates: one here, and one in another state.

Family situation: Do your children get along? Do you have children from this marriage and from a previous marriage or relationship? These situations can be fraught with difficulties. With a Trust, we can provide for all the contingencies and be sure your money goes where you want it to when you are gone.

There are many factors to consider when deciding whether to use a Will or a Trust in your estate planning.

To learn more, go to my website at www.LibbyBanks.com.

Libby@LibbyBanks.com • 602.375.6752 www.LibbyBanks.com

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A Trust that holds all of your assets will avoid the need for a probate and the public disclosure of your assets on your death. With a Trust, the person you appoint to wrap up your estate can do so quickly and in private. They can gather, sell and, distribute your assets to beneficiaries with no court involvement.

A Will requires probate. The person you have designated to wrap up your estate must file an application with the court and be appointed by the court before they can do anything. Yes, even if your Will says who is to act, it doesn’t give them the authority to do so. Only the court can do that. The Will doesn’t automatically transfer property either. Instead, your personal representative must be court appointed, and only then can they sign a deed to transfer the property.

A probate court proceeding can be both costly and public. Anyone can look at the documents filed with the court. A Trust provides both privacy and a much smoother wrapping up of your estate.

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Huntington Learning Center Opens In Scottsdale For those who may have a child or teen in need of extra help and a boost of confidence in a particular subject area — reading, writing, math, science, ADHD support or improving their study skills — the new Huntington Learning Center in Scottsdale is here to help. The summer months are an excellent time to enroll children in private tutoring sessions, so they can feel more confident and prepared when the new school year begins in August.

In business for more than 40 years and with hundreds of franchise locations across the U.S., Huntington Learning Centers focus on one-to-one, personalized instruction for each student. Every center offers experienced, certified teachers using accredited curriculum and lesson plans.

“The top-notch teachers we employ as tutors love the fact that they can work with individual students here, at the student’s own pace, and can help kids rapidly advance in the subject areas they need the most work in,” says Nick Randall, owner of the new Scottsdale franchise. “In classrooms, even the best teachers must maintain a certain speed for the majority in the classroom, leaving some students feeling bored and

others feeling confused and unclear on key concepts.

Our main goals are putting an end to a child feeling discouraged, unhappy and struggling in school.”

The Huntington Learning Center also offers individualized exam preparation classes for high school and college admission — high school entrance exams, GED, PSAT, SAT, ACT, AP exams and others.

Business hours during the summer months are Monday–Thursday, 10am–8pm, and Saturday, 9am–3pm. During the school year, the center is open Monday–Thursday, 3–8pm; closed on Friday; Saturday, 9am–3pm; closed on Sunday.

“We’re also very excited to offer a fun-filled summer reading incentive program where we give out great prizes to children who read books all summer long,” adds Randall. “We invite families to come in and meet us, learn about our reading program, and all the wonderful tutoring and exam prep classes that we offer.”

The Huntington Learning Center is located at 13802 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 148, Scottsdale, on the northwest corner of Thunderbird and Scottsdale Road. For more information, call 480.417.7769 or visit www.huntingtonhelps.com/ center/scottsdale.

Yard Games for Art participants enjoy a game of swim ring toss. Photo: Julie Ganas

SMoCA Announces Summer 2018 Programs Calendar The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) presents a wide range of exciting and diverse programs for the summer 2018 season, including artist talks, a summer solstice celebration and the opportunity to solve a mystery involving a creature from an artwork that has come to life.

Here are events coming up in June and beyond: June 7: Artist Talk — Lydia Okumura – 7pm; free Join artist Lydia Okumura and Rachel Adams, senior curator of exhibitions at UB Art Galleries, for a sneak peek of the exhibition, Lydia Okumura: Situations.

Learn firsthand about the works on view, as the artist discusses her process and influences.

June 8: Summer Opening Celebration – 7–9pm; free Celebrate another season of new exhibitions at SMoCA. Chat with curators, mingle with artists and explore the exhibitions. Cash bar.

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June 21: Sunset in the Skyspace – 6:30pm; $10 Experience the summer solstice in James Turrell’s Knight Rise Skyspace.

Signature cocktails will be provided.

See SMoCA Calendar, page 11

July 14: Mystery in the Museum – The Mischievous Beast – 6pm; pair $25, individual $15 One of the critters from an artwork has somehow come to life and is creating mischief throughout the museum. Follow clues and crack clever codes to figure out what this sly creature is up to and where it went. Cash bar and light bites.

July 26: Flavor Lab – 7pm; pair $35, individual $25 Titillate the taste buds and satisfy the sweet tooth with this hands-on, expert-led demonstration and tasting featuring locally crafted whiskey from Arizona Distilling Co. and confections from Scottsdale’s Super Chunk Sweets & Treats.

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August 4: The Studio @SMoCA — Wooly Creatures with Christy Puetz – Noon; pair $45, individual $30 Experience the art of felting wool to create a fuzzy creature to take home.

Participants learn wet felting techniques and creature designs as they cut, sew and stuff a one-of-a-kind art piece. Materials and refreshments provided.

Aug. 24: Yard Games for Art – 7pm; $10 The outdoors come inside the cool museum, out of the summer heat. There’s nothing like some healthy competition among friends in these classic yard games with a SMoCA twist. The host, comedian Danielle Williams from AZTV Channel 7, will bring the laughs, so participants should come with their game faces on.

There will be a cash bar with hard lemonade and craft beer. An artwork from local artist Kyllan Maney is at stake for the winner.

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Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art is located at 7374 East Second Street in Scottsdale. For additional information, call 480.874.4666 or visit www.smoca.org.

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Family-Friendly Exhibition Explores Prehistoric Sea DEEP TIME: Imagining the Ancient Inland Sea is an immersive, family-friendly experience running through August 24 at the Gallery @ The Library, Scottsdale Civic Center.

Presented by Scottsdale Arts, DEEP TIME takes visitors on a journey to the prehistoric ocean that once covered the Sonoran Desert, as imagined through the eyes of Tucson-based artists Lex Gjurasic and Rachel Slick. This sculpted environment uses color, pattern, light, texture and experimental materials to create an ocean-bottom experience of being surrounded by fanciful sea life, including kelp towers, coral reefs, an underwater garden, a bioluminescent tunnel and a large sea beast.

Gjurasic said she has reoccurring dreams about seeking and collecting. Her interactions with the desert follow a similar pattern as she finds herself consistently looking for treasures.

“Once I looked down to find a shark tooth fossil at my feet,” she said. “In creating DEEP TIME, I was able to draw inspiration from my curiosity for the desert’s clandestine past and indulge my imagination in what it still might hold.”

Gjurasic has shown her work across the United States, from Seattle to Pensacola. Her art can be found as part of the Woman’s Building permanent collection at the Getty Research Institute in Los Angeles. Among her public art experiences are site-specific installations for music festivals.

The two artists previously collaborated on the mural Sagrada Corazon de Tucson in Downtown Tucson.

Slick is represented by galleries in Scottsdale, Albuquerque and Santa Fe and has shown her work throughout the nation, from Los Angeles to Chicago. Among her public art commissions are murals in Tucson, interpretive signs in California and a sculpture in New York.

Slick’s inspiration for DEEP TIME, is connected to a family story about desert mermaids. “Over the years, the story has changed with the teller, but the themes of metamorphosis and magical reality remain a constant,” she said. “I have wanted to create an installation about the ancient inland sea and that magical reality of the desert for quite some time, and I am very happy it’s finally happening.”

The exhibition also incorporates anthropology, paleontology and geology alongside folktales, legends and myths, providing opportunities for children and adults to learn about the creatures who lived in the prehistoric ocean through a mixture of science, fantasy and imagination. A variety of free activities throughout the summer will enhance the experience with creative workshops and visits from scientific experts.

A number of DEEP TIME special events will take place June through August. For additional information, visit www.scottsdalepublicart.org and click on the “Temporary Art” link.

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The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a Red Ribbon Networking event at Sound Relief Hearing Center, 11333 North Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale, Friday, June 15, 11:30–1pm. The event is free to attend.

The next AM Connect event will be held Thursday, June 21, 7:15–9am, at Courtesy Volvo of Scottsdale, 4001 North 89th Street, Scottsdale. The event is free to members and $20 for guests.

The Chamber will also host a Meet Your Neighbors for Lunch event Friday, June 22, 11:30am–1pm, at Tommy Bahama, 15205 North Kierland Boulevard, Suite 100, in Scottsdale. Meet Your Neighbors is a monthly event designed for Chamber members and non-members to network over lunch. These monthly lunches are held throughout the Scottsdale area. Cost is $15 for members, $20 for guests if pre-registered.

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

New Hance Park Design Concepts Unveiled In May

Design concepts available online – public feedback sought www.phoenix.gov/parks/hancerevitalization. Phoenix residents will have an opportunity to provide project feedback through an e-mail address listed on the website. The website also will provide project updates to the community in the coming months.

Most of the funding for the project, estimated at $100 million, will come from private donations, and May’s open house marked the start of a fundraising campaign led by the Hance Park Partner Coalition. The coalition consists of the Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department, Phoenix Community Alliance and Hance Park Conservancy.

The 32-acre Hance Park is located over the

Interstate-10 highway tunnel, between 5th Avenue to the west and 3rd Street to the east. The park is currently home to the Burton Barr Central Library, Japanese Friendship Garden, Irish Cultural Center and McClelland Irish Library, and Phoenix Center for the Arts. Other amenities in the park include a playground, walking paths and reservable ramadas.

Hance Park hosts numerous cultural festivals, concerts and special events year-round, and in 2017 was the site of the three-day March Madness Music Festival as part of NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four festivities in the Phoenix area. The park is also home to the annual McDowell Mountain Music Festival.

Crudo Tempts With Summer Happy Hour Nationally noted for its inventive, ingredient-driven takes on classic coastal Italian fare, Crudo is an award-winning fine dining destination. It is also home to a craft cocktail bar serving up a tasty happy hour. Only available in the spacious bar area, Bar Crudo’s Happy Hour pairs $6 bar bites with $4 craft beers, $6 glasses of wine and nearly two dozen craft cocktails all offered at $7 each, offered every Tuesday through Thursday (5pm to close), and Fridays and Saturdays (5–7 pm).

Handcrafted by chef/owner, Cullen Campbell, Bar Crudo’s Happy Hour tempts with gourmet dishes such as four different types of housemade/imported cheeses (Burricota, Grana, Ricotta and Strachiatella), or Crudo’s signature Crispy Pig Ears topped with Fresno chile vinaigrette and chives. Taste the flavors of the Mediterranean with Castlevetrano Olives smoked over local pecan wood or enjoy a throwback taste of Mom’s cooking with a thicksliced Meatloaf Burger topped with cheddar, arugula and a sweet and sour agrodolce sauce.

Then get ready to choose a cocktail from Bar Crudo’s extensive selection of 23 classic and modern drinks, including summer favorites such as a citrusy Daiquiri, a ginger-spiked Dark and Stormy or a grapefruit-kissed Paloma.

Crudo is located at 3603 East Indian School Road in Phoenix. For additional information, call 602.358.8666 or visit www.crudoaz.com.

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The revitalization project for the City of Phoenix’s Margaret T. Hance Park took an important step forward May 21, when new park design concepts were unveiled to the community during a public open house. The open house was held at Hance Park’s Irish Cultural Center, 1106 North Central Avenue.

City staff and representatives from other organizations involved in the project were present at the open house to answer questions and listen to community feedback regarding the new design.

Select design renderings were available at the open house, and all design concepts are available for public view on the Hance Park Revitalization Project website:

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Looking For A Fur-Ever Home: Thelma This two-year-old, gorgeous, long haired, fluffy cat is Thelma. She has been with Home Fur Good for over a year and it is time for her to find a home of her own. Thelma is independent, she prefers to watch humans just beyond reach until she gets to know them. She came to the shelter with her two siblings, Tanman and Louise. Yes, all three of them are still looking for homes. Thelma is very cat social, she is most comfortable when she has feline buddies to pal around with.

The perfect home for Thelma will have existing cats for her to play and lounge about with. If you are really looking to make Thelma happy, you could adopt her and her siblings.

Home Fur Good, located at 10220 North 32nd Street in Phoenix, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose goal is eliminating the euthanasia of adoptable animals in Maricopa County.

The staff and volunteers at Home Fur Good strive to give its animals a clean and comfortable place to sleep, nutritious food to eat, excellent medical care, adequate daily exercise and an overdose of love and affection. Everyone works hard to find each cat and dog a fur-ever home that best meets the animal’s needs, as well as the prospective adopter’s needs.

The shelter is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11am–4pm. For additional information, call 602.971.1334 or visit www.homefurgood.org.

Summer Construction Projects At PVSchools

Construction at Shadow Mountain High School. Photo courtesy of PVSchools

In June, students will be enjoying their much-deserved vacation; however, Paradise Valley Unified School District (PVSchools) will be busy with summer construction projects.

During the 74 days of summer vacation, 40 schools and support sites are slated for construction projects. These projects are being funded with the 2015 voter-approved bond, which the district says would not have been possible if not for the continued support of the community.

Some of the projects will include: • S unrise Middle School’s cafeteria will receive a new walk-in cooler-freezer, a reconfigured restroom in the stage area that meets Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards, renovated locker rooms, and a renovated nurse’s station to create an ADA accessible water closet.

• H idden Hills Elementary School will receive demolition and removal of existing cabinets, plumbing fixtures, lighting and existing flooring and replacement with new cabinets, plumbing fixtures, LED lighting, carpeting and polished concrete. Building A and the Multi-Purpose Room will receive new paint.

• E lementary schools, middle schools and high schools will receive new stage and Performing Arts Center curtains.

• S hadow Mountain High School, Shea Middle School and Desert Cove Elementary will receive new outdoor signage for the North Valley Arts Academies.

• O ther projects include new generators, mechanical upgrades, flooring updates, fire alarm and security updates, roofing repairs, interior paintings, card readers/ID badge updates, PA systems upgrades, restroom upgrades and concrete work.

For additional information, visit www.pvschools.net.

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Natural, Fancy Colored Diamonds

YELLOW diamonds are caused by the presence of nitrogen. Yellow diamonds are considered to be “fancy” when they fall outside the D to Z range (colorless to light yellow).

BLUE color is caused by boron impurities presence and is rare. Color can also be caused by radiation exposure or associated with hydrogen (enhanced and not rare).

Most famous: the Hope diamond at 45.52ct is a fancy deep grayish blue and was examined by GIA in 1988.

RED diamonds are most rare and only a handful of red diamonds over 5 carats have been found. GIA still have not determined what causes the red color.

GREEN diamonds get their color when radiation displaces carbon atoms from their normal positions in the crystal structure. This can happen naturally (rare) when diamond deposits lie near radioactive rocks or artificially as a result of treatment by radiation. Dresden green (41ct) is the largest known natural green diamond.

Indra Jhaveri, owner of AMI Diamonds and Jewelry, has been importing and wholesaling natural fancy colored and white diamonds (GIA certified and uncertified) for 33+ years. Indra Jhaveri has been the largest importer of natural fancy colored diamonds west of the Mississippi.

Visit him in his showroom today, located at 4615 E. Cactus Rd., Phoenix AZ. (Southwest corner of Cactus and Tatum near Big 5). Call today: 602.923.8200.

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Diamonds come in all rainbow colors. Most people know about white diamonds and maybe canary yellow diamonds. The colored diamonds are rarer in Mother Nature and some special colors (e.g., red, blue, green, pink, purple, orange) are very rare and collectibles. They are sold for record-breaking prices in auction houses. Browns (chocolate) and yellows are more common fancy colors.

According to the GIA (Gemological Institute of America), which established a universal diamond grading system accepted and practiced throughout the world, statement, only one in 10,000 carat displays fancy colors and one in 25,000 carats display intense colors. GIA grading reports of such diamonds (1 carat and above) with finer cuts, clarity and intensity of color have been sold in hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars in auction houses.

By GIA researcher’s theory: PINK diamonds are caused by color centers that can selectively absorb light in the visible region of the spectrum. Color centers are the result of lattice defects or imperfections in the arrangement of atoms. Pink star diamond (59.60ct) sold for $71 million at an April 4, 2017, Sotheby’s auction.

BLACK diamonds get their color from large quantities or minute mineral inclusions, such as graphite, pyrite or hematite, that extend throughout the stone. A 67.5ct black or/off diamond is well known.

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State Trust Land Near Desert Ridge Marketplace Sold Bidding $79 million, Texas-based homebuilder D.R. Horton was the successful bidder in late April for approximately 269 acres of State Trust land in Northeast Phoenix at an Arizona State Land Department public auction. The land is located northeast of Desert Ridge Marketplace, east of 56th Street and north of Deer Valley Drive.

The sale included an additional 36 acres of right of way for public road and underground utilities. The total appraised value of the subject property was $54 million. D.R. Horton will pay an additional $19 million for flood control improvements in the Rawhide Wash near the parcel.

Proceeds from land sales are placed in a permanent fund benefiting Arizona’s K–12 public schools. The fund is administered by the Arizona State Treasurer.

“Mature assets such as this parcel, when sold, provide opportunities for economic growth for not only the Trust beneficiaries but also contribute to economic growth for all Arizonans,” State Land Commissioner Lisa Atkins said of the sale. “Proceeds from the sale of this parcel will benefit K–12 public education, in accordance with the Land

Department’s mission and its charge from both Congress and the Arizona Constitution to serve the Trust beneficiaries.”

Public education is by far the largest beneficiary of the Trust managed by the Arizona State Land Department. The Department’s mission since 1915 is to manage the assets of a multi-generational perpetual trust in alignment with the interests of the Trust’s 13 beneficiaries and Arizona’s future. Congress passed legislation in 1910 enabling Arizona to become a state and creating the Trust.

All uses of its land and resources must benefit the Trust, a fact that distinguishes it from the way public land, such as parks or national forests, may be used or managed.

While public use of Trust land is not prohibited, it is regulated to ensure protection of the land and compensation to the beneficiaries for its use. Today, the Arizona State Land Department proactively manages more than 9.2 million acres of Trust land, which comprises 13 percent of the land within the State of Arizona. For information, visit www.azland.gov.

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Summer ‘SUPERCAMP’ At Arizona Sunrays

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The Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics & Dance Centers’ “SUPERCAMP” for ages 3 to 13 will run all summer long through August 17. Children will have the opportunity to learn gymnastics and dance, and enjoy the “Ninja Zone,” yoga, jumping on trampolines and bounce houses, into foam pits, zip line, playing games, and more. Each week includes a special theme and a special guest. At the end of every week there’s also a camp show where the campers get to show family and friends all that they’ve learned during the week. SUPERCAMP offers full week options or individual day options for both half-day (8:30am–12:30pm) and full-day (8:30am–3pm).

The cost to attend is $57 to $78 per day or $216 to $311 per week. There are now two Arizona Sunrays gymnastics center locations. Arcadia location: 3923 East Indian School Road, Phoenix; Northeast Phoenix location: 15801 North 32nd Street.

There’s also extended care options for $5 per half-hour from 7:30–8:30am and 3–6pm at the Northeast Phoenix location only.

For more information and to register, call 602.992.5790 or visit www.arizonasunrays.com.

Pineapple Triangle is a crossroads of local artisans, community and charity.

Every event offers an array of handmade and custom design pieces that emit a Phoenix vibe. With a mission to support local, the events boast solely Arizona based vendors, food trucks and live music. Guests will be sure to walk away with amazing handmade treasures while contributing to a greater good. A minimum of 20 percent of all purchases go back to local nonprofits, making this event both fun and rewarding.

The next event will take place June 9, 10am–4pm, at DeSoto Central Market located at 915 North Central Avenue in Phoenix. The cost of admission is $10; children 12 and under are admitted for free. For details, visit www.pineappletriangle.com.

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Marchelle Franklin has been permanently appointed as the Human Services Director for the City of Phoenix. Franklin has served as Interim Human Services Director since October of last year.

Most recently, Franklin led the Human Services Department’s efforts to address homelessness, including overseeing the initial launch of the PHX C.A.R.E.S. program that provides resources and referrals to service for those in need, and oversaw the city’s senior services, family services and Head Start programs.

Prior to leading Human Services, Franklin served as director of the Police Department’s Community Affairs Division, acting as a liaison between the city and community groups, nonprofit organizations and the business community to transparently communicate high-profile issues, programs and developments.

Franklin joined the City in 2002, and her previous experience includes serving as deputy director for community development and government relations at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, and separate roles as chief of staff for Mayor Phil Gordon and chief of staff for Councilman Michael Johnson. Before transitioning to municipal work, Franklin spent nearly 15 years in the private sector working in human resources management.

“Marchelle brings a remarkable combination of executive experience, community knowledge, and care for our residents to this role,” said Ed Zuercher, Phoenix City Manager. “Human Services is a crucial first point of contact for many of our residents in need, and Marchelle knows how to collaborate with our community partners, contractors, and neighborhood groups to meet these needs head on.”

In this role, Franklin will oversee a staff of 316 employees and a budget of approximately $67 million.

“Phoenix is my hometown, so this role has been especially meaningful for me, as I get to work with an amazing team of employees to help our residents in every neighborhood find the services and support they need,” said Franklin.

“Whether we are there for people in emergency situations or helping them find senior and youth programming to enrich their days, our residents can be sure we are doing the best for them every day.”

Franklin was recently named to the board of directors for the Fiesta Bowl.

Franklin is also the current board chair for the Black Chamber of Arizona. She has a Master of Business Administration in finance from Grand Canyon University, Bachelor of Science in business administration from the University of Phoenix and completed the Executive Development Program in human resources consulting and strategy development at the University of Southern California.

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Ocean Prime Celebrates Negroni Week – Supports The Arts

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The OP Negroni; Photo courtesy of Ocean Prime

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Ocean Prime, located on High Street in North Phoenix, is ready to say “cheers” to Negroni Week, Monday, June 4, through Sunday, June 10, with a special OP Negroni featuring Botanist Gin, Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth, Campari, and a fresh orange peel. In addition, $1 from each $14 OP Negroni sold during Negroni Week will benefit Inspire Artistic Minds (www. inspireartisticminds.org), an organization that provides scholarships and educational experiences to advance the arts in the areas of taste, sight and sound — with a strong focus in the food and beverage industry.

Stop into Ocean Prime, 5455 East High Street in Phoenix, Monday– Thursday, 5–10pm; Friday and Saturday, 5–11pm; and Sunday 5–9pm.

Ocean Prime is an award-winning modern American restaurant and lounge from restaurateur Cameron Mitchell, with stunning settings, a vibrant energy, an impressive menu of seafood and steaks, and focus on truly exceptional service. For additional information, call 480.347.1313 or visit www.ocean-prime.com.

Ginger Clayton

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NAWBO Members Offer Secrets To Their Success Three members of the Phoenix chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) are part of the elite group of the top Women-Owned Businesses as named by the Phoenix Business Journal. Each Phoenix business owner learned early in their career that women do business differently than their male counterparts. Rosaria Cain, Ginger Clayton and Robin Orchard recently shared valuable advice for other female entrepreneurs.

Cain is the CEO of Knoodle, a fullservice advertising and marketing agency. “I started my business 19 years ago because I was tired of working for stupid men in corporate America,” she says.

Cain attests that a large contributor to the success of Knoodle was knowing that she was in control of her choices.

She stresses the importance of creating a workplace where people can work in harmony to serve the needs of clients.

“As women, we all have these choices and should not fall prey to the ‘#MeToo’ movement or selfvictimization,” Cain says. “Instead, we should take it upon ourselves to create vibrant change, paving the way for future success for ourselves and other women.”

Last year, Cain rejoined NAWBO to take advantage of its national reach to other successful women entrepreneurs through its conferences and NAWBO Circle.

Clayton is the owner of Elontec, a single-source provider of office furniture, relocation and technology solutions since 1997. Business success for her came by understanding how to balance all the roles a woman faces.

Being entrepreneurial, Clayton saw that she must not only help others through her business, but through community service.

“As women business owners, we face great challenges from managing our business, servicing the nonprofit

community, raising children, being wives and often caring for elder parents,” she says. “We have to continuously listen, learn and lead to create a legacy.”

In 2013, she founded the Diaper Bank of Central Arizona to build a sustainable Diaper Bank resource that enables Valley nonprofit agencies to help their clients by providing diapers.

For Orchard, president of Orchard Medical Consulting, a national leader in providing nurse care management, success came from not trying to build her business like a man.

“Generally speaking, men like to learn by ‘doing,’” she explains. “Women tend to thrive in a group environment that is filled with talented people who readily and generously offer advice.

I have found NAWBO to be just that place.”

Orchard has been a member of NAWBO for over 10 years and uses the relationships she has built with members to receive valuable business advice. As a past mentor of NAWBO’s mentoring program, Orchard sponsors the program so other newer women business owners can thrive.

“These three amazing women are an inspiration to NAWBO Phoenix members,” says Ronit Urman, 2018-19 NAWBO Phoenix president. “They remind us that as women, we can accomplish anything. It takes a clear picture of the change you want to create; a group environment filled with talented people who readily offer advice, and the desire to create a legacy.

And, lots of hard work.”

Urman invites the community to join NAWBO June 13 to meet these inspirational women as the organization celebrates them and the achievements of other amazing women at the NAWBO Desert Diamonds Gala.

The event will be held at The Clayton on the Park in Scottsdale, from 5:30–9pm.

For more information and to register, visit www.nawbophx.org/events.

Register Now For MTA’s Summer Offerings with a beloved book and score by Tony Award-winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, Annie Jr. features everyone’s favorite little redhead in her very first adventure.

The Summer Performing Arts Institute will hold classes June 25–29, Monday–Friday, 9am–3pm, with a performance June 29. For participants in the 6–18 age group, the Summer Performing Arts Institute will rotate between the various classes and instructors in their specialties.

The material includes selections from the upcoming season and there will be live performances showcasing what the participants have learned in the workshop.

A master class series will be taught by instructors with experience from Broadway and beyond, and the week will culminate with a performance for friends and family, showcasing what students have learned.

For additional information or to register for these or other summer programs, call 623.336.6001 or visit www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org.

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Photo: Michele Celentano, Portrait Photographer

Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) offers extensive summer workshops for ages 3 to adult. Participants will learn plenty of new material in dance, tap, voice, acting and improv. Performing artists never stop learning and can always benefit from a professional program. The MTA instructors have Broadway, Off-Broadway, world and national tour experience, and are award-winning in their disciplines.

Ages 3-5 will participate in MTA’s Minis Program where they will focus on various aspects of an MTA show: vocal technique (projection, annunciation, tone, blending as a group), dance skills (coordination, synchronization), showmanship and basic theater terminology.

Auditions will be held for MTA’s no-cut production, for ages 6-18, of Annie Jr., June 4. Rehearsals are Monday–Saturday, June 4–9, 9am–3pm and Monday– Friday, June 11–15, 9am–3pm. Performances take place June 14–17. Based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical,

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No Right To Die – A Life-Saving Mission

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Meet Zeus, a 1 ½-year-old German Shepherd found tied to a tree, without food and water, near the dog park in Fountain Hills this past April. Because of his aggressive demeanor, Zeus had to be taken to Maricopa County Animal Care and Control where, within a week, he found himself on the euthanasia list. Zeus’ story was quickly shared on social media with pleas from the community for someone to help him.

Domenic Anthony, owner of Shelter Paws Rescue, quickly stepped in and began to visit with Zeus. Using his experience working with dogs that have aggression and other behavior issues, within three visits he became the only person Zeus would befriend. With the help of donations from the community, Anthony raised enough funds to offer Zeus the proper bedding, food, supplies and behavior training that he would need.

Reluctant however, because Shelter Paws had reached its capacity for taking in more dogs, Anthony decided to save Zeus from the county facility. On the drive

Domenic Anthony and rescue, Lucky

“Had I not stepped up, I’m confident all of these amazing animals would not be with us today,” Anthony says. “I’m saddened knowing that many dogs will end up getting euthanized, that I could otherwise save.”

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home, they stopped off for a “Freedom Burger.” Zeus’ story has a happy ending.

Unfortunately, they don’t all end up that way. At the same time, another German Shepherd named Ruger was also on the e-list. Ruger was euthanized only a week after Zeus almost met the same fate. The reason, space restrictions and no available fosters at Shelter Paws Rescue. Because of behavioral problems, County deemed Ruger unadoptable. There simply aren’t enough resources to rehabilitate these animals and bring them back to love. Anthony, unique in his training and compassion for aggressive animals, is often their only hope.

Donations Urgently Needed Shelter Paws Rescue was founded on the principle of “saving the truly unwanted and creating amazing transformations through patience, love, faith, and lots of hard work.” The rescue is committed to every animal until the end of life. Donations are urgently needed to furnish and supply a new rental building that will help house these animals and save a few more on the e-list — while funds are continuously being collected to build a sanctuary on a 10-acre lot in North Scottsdale purchased by Anthony.

To donate, visit youcaring.com/shelterpaws. For more information, visit www.shelterpaws.org.

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Why a Change of Strategy and “Economic Development” are so Important to Carefree

Mayor Continues To Address Water Issues For All Carefree Residents In recognition of the long-term importance of water to Carefree, two years ago Carefree mayor Les Peterson assembled a task force to analyze the water service and water availability for all Carefree residents and commercial customers to assure that all were receiving water service to support a high quality of life into the long-term future.

Headed up by Mayor Peterson, the Carefree Water Committee included Carefree vice mayor John Crane, Carefree Council member Stephen Hatcher, Carefree Water Company general manager Greg Crossman and Carefree P & Z vice chairman Tom Cross. This committee has been working and meeting regularly, analyzing data and meeting with the Central Arizona Project (the source of most Carefree water) to chart the path to the most appropriate water future for Carefree.

See Water Issues, page 24

Foothills Caring Corps Call For Volunteers Answer the call — help promote elderly independence

Foothills Caring Corps has issued an immediate call for volunteers to help in its mission to promote independence and enhance the quality of life of elderly residents in the Northeast Valley. The 501(c)(3) based in Carefree loses a significant number of volunteers when they return to their part-time homes during the summer. Foothills Caring Corps needs additional recruits to not only fill the seasonal gap but also to help with the community’s growing need for senior services.

Potential volunteers can attend a monthly orientation on the second Thursday of each month from 9–11:30am at the Caring Corps offices, 7275 East Easy Street, Suite B103/104, in Carefree.

With numerous ways to volunteer, the Foothills Caring Corps has the greatest need for drivers in their van transportation programs. Through its volunteer force, the nonprofit agency provides a variety of invaluable services including medical and van transportation, friendly visits, mobile meals, shopping assistance and more.

Based on a volunteers’ schedule, favorite things to do and skill set, the Foothills Caring Corps staff will find the perfect way to serve. Current Foothills Caring Corps volunteers report a flexible and highly rewarding experience easy to fit into a busy schedule because of multiple ways to and assist: • “Some of my best new friends are folks I’ve met while volunteering at Foothills Caring Corps. This is an exceptional group of happy and talented people!”

• “I feel I’m making a difference.”

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In the 30-plus years after Carefree was incorporated, the Town’s annual revenues have been higher because of sales taxes on construction materials for all of the new homes that were built. In total, this amounted to some $40 million to $50 million. The Town government during those years used these incremental funds wisely, making capital purchases to benefit MAYOR all of Carefree’s residents. But the building of new housing stock Town of Carefree is slowing as Carefree approaches build-out, so this historically 480.488.3686 strong, supplemental revenue stream generated by construction www.carefree.org related sales taxes will be decreasing in the future.

In addition, all municipalities draw a significant portion of their annual revenues from the state. The state collects taxes and then re-distributes a portion of these to the municipalities throughout the state on the basis of population.

These revenues to Carefree have been steadily declining.

The combination of these two annual income reducing factors for Carefree, combined with inflationary driven higher costs for the Town to deliver the services our residents would like to receive, creates a new and different financial reality for Carefree. It required a new strategy for the Town to face the anticipated revenue shortfall in the future.

After an exhaustive review of all of the available options, the primary option that remained was to facilitate the renovation of downtown properties and to allow commercial development on a selective basis at high traffic intersections to generate additional sales tax dollars.

We refer to this option as “economic development.” The first step in this process was renovations to existing business structures, and we are pleased to note that the renovations at Bashas’, Civana and Spanish Village are the initial examples of the Town working with the owners of these properties. And, more renovations and new construction projects are in the pipeline.

Achieving this economic development is both complex and lengthy. Private ownership of appropriate properties, legal restrictions upon municipalities and a host of other factors make achieving success in economic development an extended process. We are making excellent progress on many fronts, and we are confident of bringing a number of these projects to closure in the years to come.

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• “To help others regain or keep their independence is gratifying.”

• “ They thank me when actually I always thank them. It’s a grand gift to me that I get to help them!”

• “ I’ve spent my life in business. I’ve now retired and discovered Foothills Caring Corps. The hours I volunteer each week have become the happiest moments of my retirement.”

• “ I’ve always been a fixer-upper with a collection of tools in my garage. It’s a joy to help someone who has a little housework for me to do.”

“Join our volunteer force by helping homebound ‘neighbors’ feel connected to the community and enjoy a more independent life.” said Debbra Determan, Foothills Caring Corps executive director.

For more information, or to become a volunteer, call 480.488.1105, send an email to services@foothillscaringcorps.com or visit foothillscaringcorps.com.

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Les Peterson Announces He Will Run For Re-Election As Carefree Mayor Carefree Mayor and community leader Les Peterson has declared his candidacy to continue as the town’s mayor during the next electoral term.

Peterson assumed the duties of Carefree Mayor in the early spring of 2015. The upcoming primary election is August 28, 2018, for the term that runs through December 1, 2020.

The early development stage of Carefree is drawing to a close. Carefree is now in the midst of a period of transition to a new financial reality as a result of projections of new home building slowing as the Town approaches “built-out,” and state legislative funding revisions. Town finances are currently stable and positive (more than 17 percent increase in sales taxes through the first eight months of FY 2017–18 versus the year ago period). But, without changes to Carefree’s business model, the Town can reasonably project expenditures exceeding revenues in the foreseeable future. We need to continue taking steps now to assure the positive future desired by residents.

Great progress has been made in recent years to develop and establish an appropriate new financial business model while maintaining the quality of life that Carefree residents treasure. The Town Council and staff, and a broad cross-section of volunteers, have been working in concert with Mayor Peterson to achieve the Town’s goals.

Major accomplishments have included working with property owners to initiate the renovation of major properties — notably including Bashas’, the Carefree Conference Center and Resort (CIVANA) and Spanish Village, selectively encouraging the development of smaller, high-quality residences close to downtown for Foothills residents, finalizing the removal of the wastewater treatment plant in Carefree, developing and fielding world-class marketing programs to attract people and businesses to Carefree, continuing the integrity of Carefree as a beautiful rural town and achieving the identified priorities within the Town’s tightly managed budget constraints.

The tasks required in the upcoming years to continue this transition of Carefree are daunting but achievable with a continued focused and consistent effort. These include economic development successes to replace the dwindling sales tax revenues being projected from fewer new homes being built, addressing the water related problems of the many Carefree residents on the west side of Black Mountain who do not enjoy the same level of water service as do those residents who currently are serviced by the Carefree Water Company, taking the appropriate steps to slow down the speed of vehicular traffic passing through our beautiful town and investing in the Town’s streets and major traffic arteries to handle the increased traffic being experienced.

Mayor Peterson is a Valley native since 1958 and graduated from ASU with B.A. and M.A. degrees. He and his wife, Mary, have been married since 1965. They have two children. Peterson received his initial training in marketing and business management at Procter &

Gamble. This was followed by more than 30 years working with leading marketing services firms which specialized in strategic planning and business/marketing program development for more than 180 client companies. He has resided in Carefree for the last 22 years.

In addition to serving as mayor, Peterson is a director emeritus of New Pathways for Youth, an organization that provides mentoring and life-changing training to over 600 youths from dysfunctional families. He serves as a member of the Paradise Valley Community College Advisory Board and is a guest lecturer at ASU in international marketing.

For 14 years, he was one of two outside “judges” of MBA business plans in the Cornell University MBA entrepreneurship program. Prior to being elected to the Carefree Town Council in 2012, Peterson served on the Carefree Planning and Zoning Commission and was the president of the Boulders Homeowners Association.

“During my two terms as mayor, working closely with the Town Council, the Town staff and volunteers, we have accomplished a full complement of major projects that enhance the quality of life or generate cost savings for Carefree’s residents. These projects have been developed recognizing the necessity to maintain the integrity of Carefree as a beautiful rural town without the congestion or commercial focus of many nearby towns.”

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Carefree restaurant an average of over $500/month, an aggregate savings of nearly $80,000/year.

Finalized the removal of the intense odor producing wastewater treatment plant in Carefree, after a 12-year battle before the Arizona Corporation Commission, saving Carefree residents $3.1 million.

Led the Carefree Water Committee investigation that recently initiated a major engineering study relating to water service to those Carefree residents and businesses currently serviced by the Cave Creek Water Company, which may result in bringing those residents into the Carefree Water Company service area.

Negotiated with Rural Metro to recover costs for the use of Carefree assets previously unbilled, resulting in Carefree receiving additional revenues of over $30,000/year.

Economic Development • W orked with property owners to facilitate the renovation of major properties in Carefree which had fallen into disrepair, notably Bashas’, the Carefree Conference Center (CIVANA) and Spanish Village. Reinvestments are over $44 million.

• Worked with developers to evaluate the feasibility of developing exciting new housing and commercial facilities in both Downtown Carefree and at heavily trafficked intersections. A number of these are in the final evaluation stage.

Infrastructure • P urchased and renovated the new Town Council Chambers, which will save Carefree over $50,000/year.

• Secured the funding for the bike lanes and resurfacing of the major traffic arteries in Carefree to enhance safety at 6 percent of their cost, for a savings of nearly $2 million.

• Worked with property owners, the City of Scottsdale and Maricopa County to install left-hand turn lanes for east-bound traffic on Carefree Highway into Carefree homes on the northern portion of that roadway at a savings to Carefree of over $450,000.

• I mproved safety on the Town’s roadways, including installing several traffic signals at heavily used crosswalks, placed traffic speed monitoring at key locations and worked with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office to more strictly enforce posted traffic speeds.

Marketing • M ade significant changes to Carefree’s marketing strategy and approach. The results are that sales tax revenues are up over 17 percent, in excess of $300,000, through the first 10 months of Fiscal Year 2017–18.

• Helped cultivate the now world-renowned Carefree Enchanted Pumpkin Garden event in Carefree, an event which draws in excess of 70,000 residents and visitors annually and that my wife, Mary, and I volunteered at every day of the event.

The Carefree Town Government, under the leadership of Les Peterson, has accomplished much and remains committed to addressing additional areas to deliver benefits and cost savings to Carefree residents. The elements of our Vision for the Future will be discussed in future updates such as this one.

Carefree Councilmember Mike Farrar Announces Candidacy For Mayor Mike Cares about Carefree!

Mike Farrar’s passion and commitment to Carefree is what makes him stand out, so much so, that he has been asked by community and business leaders to run for mayor of Carefree. He has also received broad support and endorsements from elected officials Valleywide as well as former Council members from Carefree and the town’s own economic develoment consultant. Farrar is eager to be the next mayor of Carefree.

“We live in a remarkable community, filled with beautiful scenery, charming streets and gardens, talented and educated people who share a sincere appreciation for our Carefree community. Therefore, I am excited to kick off my campaign to be the next mayor of Carefree,” said Farrar. “Over the years in my role as a town council member, I have been honored to fight rigorously for fiscal restraint, and I am proud to be a part of the balanced and measured progress that Carefree has experienced. The day I am sworn in as mayor, I promise to be transparent and promote unity, prosperity, and accountability. Effective town government must be open, responsive and respectful to all. Good goverance builds synergy and trust between businesses, community and town hall.”

While Farrar is an Arizona native, he grew up on military bases throughout the world. His father was career United States Air Force and is buried at the Arizona National Cemetery. After losing his father, his brother passed away shortly thereafter and he spends much of his time with his mother who lives in Glendale. He earned his B.S. honors degree in Economics from NAU and MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management.

The statements and opinions expressed here are solely those of the respective candidates. The Carefree Mayor 2018 Candidate’s Forum is provided in the public interest and not as an endorsement by CITYSunTimes.

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He played baseball in college, and with the Hohokam Cubs, and the European League (EAPB) with the National Team of Finland. He raised his daughter Asia, as a single parent, and is proud of the lovely woman and mother she has become. He enjoys his close relationship with her and his three-year-old granddaughter, Naveah. Farrar is currently an associate with Marcus and Millichap.

Farrar’s leadership will help guide Carefree into the future, and his sincere desire to serve all people of Carefree with a positive message.

Economic Development: Time for change. Our small businesses are the backbone of our local economy, now more than ever, it’s time to support our small business owners. We can’t afford to neglect our commercial districts, and need to build a clear marketing plan to brand Carefree more consistently to sustain our current businesses and attract future investments. Farrar sees the role of mayor as an ambassador — building strong relationships with our local business community that currently feels abandoned and disconnected to town hall, especially business owners outside our town core, such as Mariachi Plaza and Carefree Marketplace.

Water: It is crucial we ensure we bring all our residents into Carefree Water service area to provide a reliable and safe water source. Water services for almost a third of our Carefree residents, which are not served by the town’s water company, are facing rising costs and continued undependable water supply if we do not act more progressively.

Fiscal Constraint: Farrar further opposes any efforts by town government to support a local property tax. He states, “Not only is the economy improving, but there are other options the town can pursue to support town services, such as eliminating inefficiencies and unnecessary expenses. Teddy Roosevelt once said, ‘Do what you can, where you are, with what you have.’ We are a small community that has supported ourselves for years without a local property tax, there is no reason to start an initiative to enact such a tax now and I am opposed to it. My concern is that once a local property tax is enacted, tax creep will only continue to grow.”

Term Limits: Farrar has proudly served the community of Carefree for seven years and is term-limited in his role as council member. “I respect and honor the vote of our citizens that enacted term limits in Carefree,” He stated. “There is so much more I want to contribute to my community, which is why I decided to run for mayor.”

Experience: Farrar has represented Carefree at the Maricopa County Association of Governments (MAG), MAG Economic Development Committee and Greater Phoenix Economic Council. “I have learned about the vision and challenges other cities and towns experience. I know how important it is to ensure Carefree is a part of the dialogue, plans and work being done regionally. We need to share the attractiveness of our community and the potential we hold for residents and businesses while keeping the sense of place that makes Carefree the home we love,” said Farrar.

Farrar also spearheaded the Urban Land Institute’s Technical Assistance Panel and the Village Plan Study by Baker International to provide recommendations for Carefree’s economic development planning. He was instrumental in securing Steve Betts as Carefree’s development consultant. Betts was the key figure in bringing the new ownership that acquired the Carefree Resort, now known as Civana. Other programs he has organized to improve our community include; the Foothills Trolley, the Italian Festival, the Memorial Day Tribute, and the Concert Series in the Garden.

He is actively working on bringing an Outdoor Carefree Film Festival and a Veterans Memorial into the community as well. “I want to put the experience, networks and knowledge gained in my years representing Carefree locally and regionally to work in a new way,” said Farrar.

Farrar has more than 25 years of real estate experience in both commercial and residential marketing, financial analysis, and transactional brokerage. Farrar has worked with the Arizona State Treasurer’s Office, Arizona Department of Housing and significant development projects throughout the state, which enables him to take real world life experiences to help bring sensible planning to our community.

In addition to his duties as a town councilman, Farrar also is a member of the Urban Land Institute, Valley Partnership, and National League of Cities and Towns’ Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Works Committee. Additionally, he volunteers with several local charities: Andre House of Arizona, Human Services Campus, Foothills Foodbank and Tiny Homes for Vets.

Farrar has pledged his commitment to serve Carefree as its mayor and is committed to being accesible to the voters of Carefree via campaign events, homeowners’ association meetings, community organizations, and soon he will be kicking off his “Meet Mike for Mayor” gatherings. Farrar stated, “As a young man, I was interested in politics and the possibility of making a difference through excellent leadership. Now is the time to give back and I couldn’t be more ready to do so.” n

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L Skincare Offers Three New Bridal Packages Lindsay Pennino and her team at L Skincare announced the addition of three new bridal packages to their menu of services.

While preparing for her own wedding, Pennino recognized the need for customized beauty packages to help clients prepare for their wedding day.

“Many clients asked how I personally prepared for my wedding. As a result, my team and I created beauty and skincare packages to help brides look and feel their best on their special day. L Skincare is a one-stop shop, so getting wedding ready need no Bridal Package: • 6 Brightening longer be an overwhelming proposition.

Microdermabrasion Facials My team and I at L Skincare are happy to • 6 Manicures and Pedicures help!”

• 6 x 1-hour Massages Brides are not the only members of • 6 Shampoo/Blow dry the wedding party looking to prepare, • Makeup Trial so the L Skincare team created multiple Groom’s Package: packages for everyone involved. Pennino • 6 Brightening Facials notes that “each package includes • 6 Manicures facials, massages, and shampoo/ • 6 x 1-hour Massages blowouts and is easily customizable.

Ladies’ Day Package: We look forward to working with you!”

• 1 Brightening Facial Package prices start at $300. Call • 1 Manicure and Pedicure 480.488.1441 for more information or • 1-hour Massage visit www.l-skincare.com. L Skincare is • 1 Makeup Application located at 7208 East Ho Road in Carefree.

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DFT Summer Camp Begins Desert Foothills Theater, in collaboration with the Foothills Community Foundation, will offer area children a unique experience June 18–29: Un-BEE-liev-able: A Bug’s Story.

Children, ages 5–7, will learn a play about kids who get shrunk down to explore the world of bugs. When the kids return to their normal size, they understand a whole new world. This two-week camp offers a morning program of theater performance from 9am to noon, and an afternoon program of art, where students will be working on props, sets, and costumes from noon–4pm. There will be a performance and sharing on the final day of camp.

The cost is $249 per track or $450 for both. Performance and sharing will take place Friday, June 29. Register at www.dftheater. org/camps or call 480.488.1981.

Water Issues,

continued from page 21 Approximately 80 percent of Carefree homes and businesses today receive water and water service from the Carefree Water Company system. The remaining 20-plus percent, over 500 homes and the retailers, Lowe’s and CVS Pharmacy, on the west side of Carefree are serviced by the Cave Creek Water Company. These homes and businesses are referred to as being in the “Carefree Service Area” of the Cave Creek Water System. These homes and businesses in the Carefree Service Area have been identified by the Carefree Water Committee as an area not consistent with the Town’s long-term goals for its residents.

These Carefree homes and businesses have questionable service today and uncertain water service and availability in the future.

To identify the water infrastructure currently utilized in the Carefree Service Area, Carefree recently commissioned an intensive study by an outside engineering firm that specializes in these types of assignments. This study is well underway, and the Carefree Water Committee meets with them regularly.

“The interests of the affected Carefree residents are our main priority, and once this study is completed we will take action in concert with the findings,” Mayor Peterson shares.

In the meantime, Mayor Peterson’s experience in working with utilities includes a 12- year battle to close the Carefree Wastewater Treatment Plant, a project that went all the way to the Arizona Supreme Court for resolution. This closure will save Carefree residents between $2.5 to $3 million.

Mayor Peterson, the Carefree Water Committee and the Town of Carefree will be hosting two comprehensive discussions about water service in the Carefree Service Area. These meeting will be held in the new Carefree Town Council Chambers at 33 Easy Street at 5pm Tuesday, June 26, and Monday, July 9.

If neither of these dates is convenient, the Mayor, members of the Carefree Water Committee and the Town are prepared to meet with residents individually or in groups.

Contact Town Hall at 480.488.3686 to set-up a meeting or with any questions. For additional information, go to www.visitcarefree.com.

Blaine Keith

In May, the Town of Carefree noted the loss of long-time Carefree resident Blain Keith, saying, “The Town of Carefree sends our deepest sympathy to Blaine Keith’s family during this difficult time. Blaine was admired and loved by many residents in town. He was a frequent participant in our Veterans Day program.

We have lost a long-time resident, friend and an American hero. Blaine will be sorely missed.”

A memorial service was held May 16 at Desert Hills Presbyterian Church.

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SOUL CONNECTION

From Victim To Survivor To Victor When I found out that the internationally famous Anglican priest Michael Lapsley, from South Africa, was going to be spending a week at Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center in Carefree, I decided to learn about him. Even though I am a slow reader, I tackled his biography, ALLEN NOHRE Priest and Partisan—A South African Journey Writer written by Michael Worsnip, and Father Lapsley’s autobiography, Redeeming the Past…My Journey from Freedom Fighter to Healer.

I learned that Father Lapsley’s commitment to love and justice for our human family motivated him to help end the evil of apartheid in South Africa. Because he spoke so powerfully against the government’s oppressive system, the government kicked him out of the country, but they didn’t forget about him. While in exile in Zimbabwe, a letter bomb was mailed to Father Lapsley by a supporter of the pro-apartheid government. Opening his mail, after an enjoyable evening with friends, the letter bomb blast blew off both of his hands and he lost his sight in one eye.

During his many months of painful medical convalescence, he was spiritually and emotionally supported by his many friends from around the globe and by South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu and by Nelson Mandela, who became president of South Africa in 1994 after the end of apartheid.

Father Michael Lapsley After a long recovery, dealing with his trauma, Father Lapsley dedicated his life to helping victims of emotional, psychological and spiritual wounds inflicted by wars, human rights abuses and other traumatic experiences. He founded the Institute for Healing of Memories in 1998 — its mission is to facilitate the healing process of individuals, communities and families.

Healing of Memories retreats are offered at various places around the globe and are regularly held at Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center for both men and women veterans of our armed forces suffering from post-traumatic stress and moral injury.

Father Lapsley declares, “I am no longer a victim, not even a survivor. I am a victor over evil, hatred and death.”

And, his healing work continues to benefit Arizona veterans, so they can experience that victory too.

“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.

‘For the Love of Story’ Submissions Sought

Local writer and performer Nancy Gutfreund, MFT, is looking for true, first-person personal stories to be submitted for consideration to be performed by their authors in a community show in Carefree.

The show, which will be directed by Gutfreund, is slated for November 2018 — the exact date and location is yet to be determined.

No previous experience is necessary, and all are welcome to submit a story — from first-time amateur writers to professionals. The submission deadline is June 30. Personal stories must be 500–1,500-word count. Digital submissions are preferred in a Word or PDF format. Stories may be submitted by email to ngmft@aol.com.

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“Desert Foothills Theater with Desert Foothills Theater (DFT) support of the Foothills Community executive director Meribeth Reeves has Foundation is in the best position taken a new position at Scottsdale Arts it has been in in years. I am so as managing director of the Scottsdale excited about the future of Desert Center for the Arts. She will be working Foothills Theater as the partnership directly under Dr. Gerd Wuestemann, with Foothills Academy and PVCC Scottsdale Arts’ CEO as part of a threecontinues forward and the capital person management team that includes campaign picks up steam. There are Jamie Prins, event director, and Abbey so many incredible things coming Mesmer, programming director. to fruition through this project. I “While we are very sad to see her go, we cannot wait to see what happens are also thrilled for her new professional next,” said Reeves. endeavors. Over her 12 years at DFT she, “I am excited for the opportunity along with her board and all the people to return to presenting, which is that make up DFT, have grown the Photo: Jessica Frieling Photography where my career started and to organization from the brink of closure to a work at the theater closest to where I grew up. The multi-faceted, award-winning program on the verge of Scottsdale Center for the Arts has always held a special even greater expansion with a new facility,” said Chris place in my heart and I had some life-changing artistic Winger, FCF president and CEO. “We are committed experiences there. I will miss the people that make to continuing to build on that legacy.”

Desert Foothills Theater so special. They are what truly Reeves will continue to be actively involved in the makes the organization and they are who will ensure Foothills Community Foundation (FCF) and will be its continued growth and success.” joining the FCF board July 1. In addition, with the The Foothills Community Foundation held a support of Scottsdale Arts, she will continue to advise farewell party/open house to wish Reeves well on her the new executive director as needed through the next endeavor May 17 transition period.

For additional information about Desert Foothills Theater, call 480.488.1981 or visit www.dftheater.org.

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MAYOR BUNCH WRITES…

Rediscover Cave Creek Regional Park This Summer

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Many of us are here in Cave Creek for the open space, its rural nature and the funkiness of MAYOR the town. It’s what attracted us Town of Cave Creek here and sets us apart from the rest of the Valley. But the reality 480.488.1400 www.cavecreek.org of running a town requires the ability to generate the revenues necessary to protect and provide quality services to its residents. Two-thirds of the revenues generated in Cave Creek come from sales tax with the balance from a variety of other sources. Our challenge is clear, “How do we preserve the unique characteristics of the town we love, while generating the revenues necessary to keep it financially sustainable.” This challenge has faced every administration, past and present, but it’s the future administration that must balance these realities as we move forward.

In 1972, I was towing a boat to Bartlett Lake and stopped at the intersection of Cave Creek Road and Carefree Highway. I was only 18 but realized at that time that this intersection will be an important part of Cave Creek’s future. Since that time, Carefree Highway has developed into a commercial corridor providing our residents the convenience of national retailers and the Town the benefit of the sales tax revenues they generate.

This allows us to develop the Town Core with local businesses and smart growth opportunities that add to its uniqueness and vitality. The duality of the Carefree Highway and the Town Core as unique and separate commercial centers is a blessing for Cave Creek.

As a councilman, 10 years ago we created an overlay for specific residential properties fronting on Cave Creek Road and Carefree Highway. This legislation made easy the rezoning of those properties for commercial development and in turn enticed retailers. This legislation has resulted in Tractor Supply, Auto Zone and Starbucks, with more to come. This economic development tool took nearly 10 years to be utilized and will be used for 20 years to come, offering additional convenience and tax revenues, while allowing the Town Core to grow funkier, more unique and truly Cave Creek.

Water, sewer, zoning, growth or no-growth are some of the issues that face the Town of Cave Creek as we move forward. Juggling and prioritizing these issues will be daunting task and one that requires education, collaboration and respect for the town, its residents and the people who serve…past, present and future.

Quiet leadership and true public service to your community doesn’t boast of its accomplishments nor does it wallow in is shortcomings; instead it sets a vision for the future and moves forward.

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By Mayor Ernie Bunch

The summer heat may be here, but it is still a great time to pay a visit to the Cave Creek Regional Park — take advantage of cooler morning temps and be sure to wear sun protection and stay hydrated. Or head out in the evening as rangers host guided events and offer knowledgeable exploration throughout the month. Here are a few of the events taking place in June: June 8: Ranger Mark’s Moonlight Madness 7–8:30pm Meet Ranger Mark at the Nature Center to hike along one of the scenic trails (easy to moderate difficulty/1–3 miles) by the light of the moon and stars. Visitors never know what they will find, along the way, so be sure to bring a camera. Bring plenty of water and a flashlight. Sturdy footwear is recommended. No pets.

June 23: Wilderness Survival Basics 10–11:30am The wilderness is no place to get caught guessing and the Sonoran Desert is unforgiving in its extremes. Meet the Ranger inside the air-conditioned classroom of the Nature Center to learn the basics of wilderness survival. All ages welcome. Be sure to bring plenty of water. (It’s hot out there!) No pets.

June 29: Ranger Mark’s Full Mood Madness 7–8:30pm Meet Ranger Mark at the Nature Center to hike along one of the scenic trails (easy to moderate difficulty/1–3 miles) by the light of the moon and stars. Visitors never know what they will find, along the way, so be sure to bring a camera. Bring plenty of water and a flashlight. Sturdy footwear is recommended. No pets.

June 9 & 22: In Search of Scorpions 7–8:30pm Meet at the Nature Center, and the Ranger will lead visitors into the desert darkness in search of scorpions. Bring a camera, a flashlight and water. Wear sturdy shoes. (This is no time for flipflops!) Bring a black-light, if available. No pets.

Cave Creek Regional Park is located at 37900 East Cave Creek Parkway in Cave Creek. Park hours are Sunday–Thursday, 6am–8pm; Friday– Saturday, 6am–10pm. The park is open 365 days a year. Summer hours (through October 8) for the Nature Center are Monday–Saturday, 8am–3pm; closed Sunday. For information, visit www. maricopacountyparks.net or call 623.465.0431.

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Babbo Raises $43,000 For PCH During ‘Day of Giving’

Celebrate Your Independence At The Toad Cave Creek’s The Horny Toad, will have all of its tables set and bars ready for guests to enjoy Independence Day, day or night. Or, patrons can dine inside and relish cool air conditioning. The fun takes place Tuesday, July 3, from 11am to close. At approximately 9pm, revel in local Cave Creek fireworks from the beautiful covered patio. Select from the extensive menu including the Toad’s renowned fried chicken, strawberry shortcake, apple cobbler, sandwiches, salads, ribs and more.

The Horny Toad’s food has been an Arizona staple for nearly 42 years. The Toad is located at 6738 East Cave Creek Road. Call 480.488.9542 for reservations or more information.

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Locally owned Babbo Italian Eatery announced that it raised $43,000 for Phoenix Children’s Hospital (PCH) during its grand opening “Day of Giving” event Thursday, April 19.

The all-day celebration was in honor of its eighth restaurant opening at Scottsdale at Talking Stick. Thursday, April 19, Babbo donated 100 percent of profits from all of their locations plus a company match that brought the total to $43,000.

Babbo Italian Eatery opened its first location in 2002. The locally-owned restaurant offers Italian cuisine, in a family-friendly, casual atmosphere where guests can enjoy fresh, house-made Italian food at a great price. The menu features an eclectic selection of classic and contemporary dishes, from spaghetti and meatballs to Neapolitan-style pizzas to its signature fresh-from-the oven focaccia bread served table side.

Babbo Italian Eatery is family-owned with eight locations across the Valley, including in Cave Creek at 29455 North Cave Creek Road. For additional information, call 480.419.6363 or visit www.babboitalian.com.

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Spend A Summer Of Fun & Learning At The Library Desert Foothills Library has a full lineup of free events to keep children of all ages busy and engaged in June and beyond — below is just a sampling.

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Wee Gillis Saturday, June 1; 1–2pm Wee Gillis is a story about a boy who lives in Scotland and divides each year between the Lowlands, where he learns to call cattle with a very loud voice, and the Highlands where he stalks stags, holding his breath so as not to make a sound.

Because he can control his breath so well, he is the only one able to play a magnificent new bagpipe. Don Scott will read the story by Mundro Leaf and Wheaton McClanathan will play the bagpipe. Geared to ages 4 to adult.

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Story Kids — Preschool Storytime Tuesdays, 9:45am Children ages 3 to 6, or those who have not yet entered kindergarten, are encouraged to attend this 30-minute story time featuring books, music, felt stories and musical movement. Each week there will be an activity of some kind that follows the stories. Siblings are welcome. Duke the Therapy Dog, will be visiting the library on June 12.

Registration is not required.

Children Cat Castle — Family Event Wednesday, June 6; 1:30–3:30pm Do you have a cat, or other small pet, that would love a space of their own? The library will provide boxes, fabric and colored paper to help

attendees create a perch or cardboard pad for their pet. After a short presentation, families will be able to create the pet perch of their dreams.

This program is for ages 7 to adult.

Parents should attend with their children and adults can attend on their own. Bring creativity and ideas.

Limit of two cat castle/pet perches per family. Registration required.

CreateSpace Wednesday, June 20, 1:30-3:30pm Children ages 6 to 11 can join the fun and build items from a variety of building materials such as geckobots, snap circuitry, K’Nex, marble mazes and more. This program is supported by the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Call to register.

Youth Explore the World Tuesdays; 1:30–3:30pm Children will explore countries around the world through food, crafts, cultural icons, geography and more.

Each week will feature a different country or area such as Japan, Central America, Polynesia and more. Geared to children ages 9 to 12. Call for more information and to register.

Teens Tween & Teen Karaoke June 1, 22; 4–6pm Youth ages 11 to 15 can come to the library and sing along to songs on YouTube. All songs are clean, popular music. Words will be on the screen and See Summer Of Fun, page 31

At Horny Toad

Cave Creek’s The Horny Toad presents Pops are Toads, Too on Father’s Day Sunday, June 17.

Bring a favorite handsome toad (no frogs) for a special Father’s Day at The Horny Toad in historic Cave Creek. Dad or a favorite gentleman will relish mouth-watering menu specials from 11am–9pm including a pulled pork sandwich, French fries and a pint of Coor’s Light for $12.

The Horny Toad has been an Arizona staple for nearly 42 years and is located at 6738 East Cave Creek Road. Call 480.488.9542 for reservations or visit www.thehornytoad.com for more information.

Cave Creek’s Oak’s Diner & Flapjacks has launched “Cod You Eat It All,” its first all-you-can-eat cod fish fry, Saturday evenings from 5–9pm. The cod entrée is $10.95, and includes coleslaw, French fries and soup or salad.

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

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Prizes. Pizza will be served. Must call to register for this free event, so enough food can be ordered.

their own painting on canvas. We will provide canvas, paints, pallets, brushes, cups and quality instruction.

Limited spots. Must register, or you will be turned away.

Teen Painting: Sugar Skulls June 22; 1–2:15pm KD’s Studio, LLC presents Coco inspired Sugar Skull Painting for teens ages 12 and up.

KD’s studio instructor will provide instruction for participants to create

Desert Foothills Library is located at 38443 North Schoolhouse Road in Cave Creek. For a complete list of programs or for additional information, call 480.488.2286 or visit www.desertfoothillslibrary.org.

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Oak’s Debuts ‘Cod You Eat It All’

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CCUSD Names 2018 Teacher of the Year Cave Creek Unified School District (CCUSD) celebrates great teaching with its annual Teacher of the Year celebration.

Christine Huguley, second grade teacher at Desert Sun Academy, was named the 2018 CCUSD Teacher of the Year. Huguley was awarded $3,000 and will complete her application for the 2019 Arizona Educational Foundation’s Arizona Teacher of the Year program.

Also recognized were honorees, Catherine Malina, kindergarten teacher at Desert Willow Elementary, and Shelley Kniffen, eighth grade teacher at Sonoran Trails Middle School. Malina and Kniffen both received $1,000.

CCUSD expressed its appreciation and thanks to community members, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gunderson, for their generous donation to financially support the CCUSD Teacher of the Year program. Superintendent Dr. Debbi Burdick said, “This is one of the most important celebrations of the year in the Cave Creek Unified School District as we honor some of our most inspiring and engaging master teachers.”

Cave Creek Unified School District offers students World Languages PreK–12 and is the number one public school district in Maricopa County for student achievement. For more information, visit www.ccusd93.org or call 480.575.2000.

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Join fellow Chamber members for a monthly opportunity to network, socialize and win prizes at the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce Monthly Mixer event. Held the second Wednesday of each month, this month’s event is scheduled for June 13, from 5:30pm to 7pm. The cost to attend is $5 for members and $15 for non-members (non-members may attend twice before joining). Raffle tickets are $1 each.

The June event will showcase and be held at Foothills Food Bank, 6038 East Hidden Valley Road in Cave Creek. For additional information about Foothills Food Bank, call 480.488.1145 or visit www. foothillsfoodbank.com.

The Chamber will hold its monthly Business Breakfast June 28, 7:30–9:30am at Harold’s Cave Creek Corral, 6895 East Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. The “member spotlight” will be on Gold Mine Thrift Shop, which is located at 6502 East Cave Creek Road and open Wednesday through Saturday, 9am–3pm. Learn more about the thrift shop by calling 480-488-3721 or visiting www.goldminethriftshop.com.

Summers are the hardest on the nonprofit community, and guests will learn about different ways to support them through the lean summer months. Guests will also enjoy breakfast and early morning networking. The cost to attend is $8 for members and $15 for non-members.

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

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Inductees must recite a pledge, as they become member of the Chinese National Honor Society.

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Cactus Shadows Students Make History In National Chinese Honor Society

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Chinese outreach activities at the local preschool by the Chinese National Honor Society.

Thirteen juniors and seniors from Cactus Shadows High School were inducted into the first National Chinese Honor Society Tuesday, May 1. In the Cave Creek Unified School District (CCUSD), Chinese Honor Society members must maintain 4.0 GPA in Chinese classes and complete Chinese Casey Davis is the first senior to graduate wearing a Chinese National Honor Society cord community service opportunities as part of their commitment in Arizona. to belong to this prestigious organization.

This past year, the self-motivated student group performed outreach activities, including a Chinese Lion and Chinese Dragon dance at local parades and at CCUSD’s Global Beginnings Preschool. They also conducted hours of tutoring for other students learning Chinese at Horseshoe Trails Elementary, Lone Mountain Elementary and Sonoran Trails Middle School.

Their Chinese teacher, Wu Laoshi, is very proud of the students’ efforts saying, “They are a special group for me because I have been following their growth in the language since they were in middle school. They deserve this honor because of their hard work and dedication!”

With National Spanish and French Honor Societies already in place at Cactus Shadows High School, the National Chinese Honor Society completes the world language picture in Cave Creek Unified School District.

CCUSD offers its students World Languages, PreK-12, with Chinese, French and Spanish Immersion schools. To learn more about the Spanish, French and Chinese programs in the Cave Creek Unified School District, call Cristina Ladas at 480.575.2019. For information, visit www.ccusd93.org or call 480.575.2000.

Saturday, April 14, eight of The Goddard School locations throughout the Valley hosted a Family Fun Day in an effort to raise funds for Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors. One hundred percent of the proceeds from ticket, food and drink sales went towards building a home for a local veteran injured in the line of duty — the eight schools raised a combined $8,000.

For 30 years, The Goddard School has used the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children from six weeks to six years old have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life.

To contact the Cave Creek location, call 480.437.1000. For additional information, visit www.goddardschool.com.

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Families enjoy a day at The Goddard School Cave Creek, 4060 East Peak View Road.

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By Melinda Myers

periods, even established plants will need supplemental water.

Providing the right amount of water at the right time can be a challenge. Doing it efficiently to avoid wasting time or water can help ensure your gardening success.

Take the guess work out of watering with a drip irrigation system like the DIY WaterWell Irrigation System Drip Line Kit (www.gardeners. com). Drip irrigation systems allow you to apply water to the soil right above the plant roots, exactly where it’s needed.

Run a line next to each row of plants — or every 18” in planting beds. The water slowly seeps through the holes and into the soil below. The slow, steady flow moistens the root zone, encouraging the development of deep, drought-tolerant roots.

Just turn on the faucet, set the timer and let the irrigation system do the work. This reduces the risk of frequent, ineffective watering which leads to shallow roots growing just below the soil surface where they dry out quickly. High temperatures or missed irrigation can stress shallow rooted plants, reducing their beauty and productivity.

The use of appropriate irrigation, mulching and organic matter can make a huge difference in the quality of your landscape — and your enjoyment of your garden!

Melinda Myers has written more than 20 gardening books, including Small Space Gardening. She hosts The Great Courses “How to Grow Anything” DVD series and the nationally syndicated Melinda’s Garden Moment TV & radio segments. Myers is a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine and was commissioned by Gardener’s Supply for her expertise to write this article. Learn more at www.melindamyers.com.

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Making a few changes in garden care can yield great benefits. Less time and water wasted means more time for to relax or entertain friends and family in your beautiful landscape.

Water is critical throughout the life of a plant but deciding when and how much water to provide each plant can be a bit overwhelming. Make this task easier and conserve moisture with these simple strategies.

Start by matching plants to growing conditions. Selecting plants suited to the climate, soil moisture and average rainfall means healthier, better-looking plants and productive gardens with less supplemental water.

Incorporate organic matter such as compost into the soil prior to planting. This helps the soil more efficiently absorb rainfall and irrigation water. Less runoff means less water wasted. Adding organic matter also increases the ability of fast-draining soil to hold moisture, extending the time between watering.

Mulch the soil with organic materials such as shredded leaves, evergreen needles or woodchips.

Mulching helps conserve moisture while suppressing weeds and improving the soil as it decomposes.

Plus, you’ll be recycling landscape trimmings back into the landscape and the environment. It’s green gardening!

There will still be times you need to lend nature a hand. Sprouting seeds, young seedlings and new transplants need consistent moisture to grow and establish a root system. Most annual flowers and vegetables also need consistent moisture throughout the season.

Newly planted perennials, trees and shrubs also need more attention and water than established plants with deeper roots able to absorb more moisture. During extended dry

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Liberty Station: More Than Just Barbecue But, yeah, it’s about the barbecue

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Since opening its doors in March 2017, the family-owned Liberty Station has quickly become a favorite neighborhood joint, with some patrons stopping in three or four times a week.

And a neighborhood social spot is exactly what Keeler Hospitality Group, which also owns Market Street Kitchen in Scottsdale and Spencer’s steakhouse in Omaha, set out to achieve when it was developing the restaurant.

“We develop concepts for the location,” says owner Paul Keeler. “We like to listen to the voice of the guest and have them really tell us what they need.

We heard from people in this area that barbecue would be appreciated, so that’s why we invested in the smoker, and the product that we have and brought the pit masters in that we needed. It’s worked out well for us.”

The restaurant consists of a main dining area, a bar area that serves up classic cocktails and local craft beers (and that is open to the front patio with plenty of shade and a misting system to take on the Arizona heat), and a more intimate dining patio on the west side, which also gives diners a window on the workhorse of Liberty Station.

That workhorse is the smoker Keeler refers to, a 500-gallon, custom-made smoker that has been dubbed “Big Poppy,” a call-back to Keeler’s time in Boston — a nickname his family gave him and a tip of the hat to Redsox player David “Big Papi” Ortiz. Much like Ortiz, Liberty’s “Big Poppy” gets the job done — and it’s a big job.

“We do all of our barbecue,” says Keeler, “which is Texas Brisket, St. Louis Spare Ribs, Carolina Pork Shoulder, chicken, and prime rib on the weekends, on that little piece of equipment there.”

That little piece of equipment cooks at a constant 250 degrees, slowly roasting its riches anywhere from 10 to 11 hours. It’s fueled by oak to get it started and then pecan “to give it a little bit more flavor.”

The brisket was especially important for Liberty to get right, and it begins with high-quality beef sourced from Creekstone Farms, then, a light touch on the seasoning — nothing but a salt and pepper rub and a “secret” ingredient (locally-sourced ground espresso coffee).

“We don’t brine it, and the quality of the beef really speaks for itself,” Keeler says.

Baja Fish Tacos

Tavern Burger

Baked Steelhead

Quality ingredients that are locallysourced (brisket aside), are important to the restaurant.

“All of our produce is sourced locally, and other than the beef, which we get from Colorado, all the items on the menu are locally-sourced,” says Keeler.

“And we are proud of our coffee and tea program because we work with Roastery of Cave Creek’s David Anderson, and he takes care of our coffee and espresso needs.”

It was also important to Keeler that they had a diverse menu that was more Smoked Pork Bucatini than just barbecue — offerings that would keep patrons coming back. And This month is a perfect time to they have succeeded, with plenty of discover this neighborhood gem. On comfort food and “shareables” such as Father’s Day, June 17, Liberty Station Baja Fish Tacos, Smoke House Fries and will feature $1 draft beers for all the Tavern Mac N’ Cheese, and signature Dad’s with the purchase of any barbecue main dishes such as Boston Cod Fish entrée (limit 2 beers per person). & Chips, Baked Steelhead and Red Liberty Station is located in the Bird Fried Chicken. But the barbecue Terravita Marketplace at 34522 North elements migrate throughout the menu, Scottsdale Road, Suite 180, in Scottsdale. showing up in the Brisket Quesadilla, For information, call 480.595.9930 or Tavern Burger, Brisket Grilled Cheese, visit www.libertystationtavern.com. the Big Poppy sandwich, and the Smoked GET MORE! Go to news.CITYSunTimes.

Pork Bucatini (a dish that was recently com now to get Liberty Station’s Smoked featured on Food Network’s “Eat, Sleep, Pork Bucatini recipe, and a speciallyBBQ” [Season 1, Episode 3] and garnered the restaurant national attention.) paired craft cocktail, the Spicy Spritz.

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

Swapping iPads For Drawing Pads Learning in the digital era undoubtedly offers superior advantages for today’s youth, but when it comes to developing important real-life skills such as critical thinking, collaboration and creative-problem solving, many of today’s children need to progress in these areas considered paramount to a well-rounded education.

Combining creativity with academic relevance, the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation’s innovative Summer Art and Architecture Camps give students the opportunity to think and work outside the box. Located at Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home and desert laboratory, the Summer Art and Architecture Camps encourage students to explore, create and design in a historic setting. Students see how their unique ideas can have a true impact on the world around them, as they engage in the fun and educational activities.

Considered America’s greatest architect, Frank Lloyd Wright changed the way we build and the way we live. Wright’s revolutionary design concepts and buildings at Taliesin West are used to educate and inspire people of all ages, challenging them to understand and embrace innovation in their own lives.

Utilizing the principles of Wright’s organic architecture, the camp program’s curricula provide students opportunities to learn by doing, through dynamic, applied science and art projects. Students are given design problems, embedded with real-world issues, and empowered to come up with solutions through a unique architectural approach that employs all the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) disciplines in practical, multifaceted, hands-on projects.

Full and half-day camps are offered to students in grades two through 12 throughout the summer, but the Foundation offers year-round education opportunities and field trips to Taliesin West, a National Historic Landmark. Enrollment fees range from $250 to $350 for each of the five-day camps. For additional information, visit www.franklloydwright.org/education.

Growing A Reader From The Very Beginning A new video designed to show parents easy tips for reading with their babies is now available from First Things First (FTF). The two-minute video can be viewed at https://youtu.be/28uZFnX6uls and offers ways parents can help their baby develop language skills from the day they are born. When a young child hears words and language, the brain develops important connections needed to learn how to read.

Reading with a baby is also a great opportunity to build a strong and healthy relationship between parent and child.

Early literacy begins before babies can talk and continues as they become toddlers and preschoolers. In fact, studies have linked the number of words children know at ages 3 and 4 to their reading comprehension levels in third and fourth grade. Reading daily with children starting at birth helps them learn new words.

First Things First offers families help to grow early language and literacy skills starting from birth. In addition to the video, there’s an early literacy page on the FTF website, http://www.firstthingsfirst.org/ for-parents-and-families/literacy. Here, parents and

families can find ways to build a child’s brain, lists of favorite age-appropriate books and more ways to make reading 20 minutes a day a family habit.

Another great resource to help families instill a love of reading in their children can be found through Read On Arizona (www.readonarizona.org), an FTF partner that engages communities in supporting early literacy for kids birth to 8 years old.

Read On Arizona offers resources and tools such as Smart Talk, which encourages parents to have quality back-and-forth conversations with their baby. Though babies can’t talk, they can still communicate with caring adults in their lives — through eye contact, facial expressions, smiles and crying.

For babies, a quality conversation starts with talking to them during everyday moments, such as meal time, baths and diaper changes to name a few.

Locally, parents can participate in Kindergarten Bootcamp, a Phoenix Public Library program funded

by First Things First. This interactive series meets once a week for seven weeks and gives families a taste of kindergarten. Parents and children learn together the social, academic, and classroom skills needed for school success. Learn more at www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org or email earlyliteracy@phoenix.gov.

It is said that children are made readers in the laps of their parents. Families can help foster early language and literacy skills in many ways, beginning by reading everyday with babies from the day they are born. To learn more, visit www.firstthingsfirst.org.

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I am often asked what makes our Cave Creek Unified School Districts “different” or “unique” as parents look for the best choices for their students.

Like some of the other schools in the Northeast Valley, we include the arts, STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) education, which includes almost a 1 to 1 device ratio per student personalized learning. Other educators DR. DEBBI BURDICK and also ask how we are able to sustain strong state Superintendent testing results, as this has been the third year in a Cave Creek Unified School District row that CCUSD was the No. 1 school district in Maricopa County on combined state testing results. As we audit our results each year and look for what makes a critical difference for our students, we believe the difference is that every student from kindergarten through 12th grade has the opportunity to learn a second language.

All five of our elementary schools teach at least one World Language in a FLEX program where the students are taught conversational language twice a week by a native speaker in either Spanish or Chinese. In addition, three of our schools have language immersion programs where the students are taught content subjects for half the day in the target language and the other half of the day in English. Again, the teachers for the target language, either Chinese, French or Spanish, are native speakers so our students have the most authentic learning in the target language. Our Sonoran Trails Middle School students all take a world language class as part of their schedule just as they do English or math. By the time our students reach Cactus Shadows High School, they may pick up a third language and graduate trilingual.

Brain imaging studies have shown that students learning a second language in their primary years learn and store the language in a different part of the brain compared to those who study a world language in later years. We believe our early and ongoing world language instruction increases problem solving and critical thinking, which translates to higher achievement. If you would like to know more about the CCUSD World Language programs and continuum, please contact Ms. Cristina Ladas, World Language Coordinator at 480.575.2019 or cladas@ccusd93. org. We hope to see you in our schools!

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June Memory Café To Host Musical Artist Lynne Haeseler

Helping High School Athletes Up Their Game

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Whether new to sports or refining their technique, summer athletes are out in full force to up their game. But Steward Health Care Center for Sports Medicine & Community Health says the key to jumping a little higher and sprinting a little faster is understanding how the body works and ways they can improve their performance while preventing potential injuries. That’s why Steward is offering free performance enhancement and injury prevention clinics throughout June and July for high school athletes.

With morning (10–11:30am) and afternoon (1:30–3pm) sessions available, participants will receive first-hand coaching from the certified athletic trainers. In addition, athletic trainers will offer practical advice in staving off potential injuries or even ways to begin training post-injury. Following each session, participants will have a chance to participate in 30 minutes of individualized injury treatment.

As teens commit themselves to physical activity, they’re undertaking a big risk without proper training and injury prevention guidance. In fact, a recent study from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services revealed that more than 8.6 million Americans sustain sports injuries each year.

Steward’s certified athletic trainers are committed to helping summer athletes improve their conditioning and steer clear of potential injuries caused by incorrect movements and overuse.

Sessions will be held June 11–14, June 18–21, June 25–28, July 2–3 and 5 (closed July 4), July 9–12 and July 16–18.

Registration is required as each session is limited to 10 participants. To pre-register, participants can sign up online at www. yourazclinic.com/summer.

Steward Health Care Center for Sports Medicine & Community Health is located at 230 South 3rd Street in Phoenix. For more information, call 602.324.3699.

Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS)announced that its June Memory Café will feature the multi-talented musical artist, Dr. Lynne Haeseler. The event will take place at Beth El Congregation, 1118 West Glendale Avenue in Phoenix Thursday, June 7, from 10–11:30am.

Haeseler is a versatile artist who has performed internationally and nationally as a soloist, accompanist and dance pianist. She has distinguished herself as an inventive and integrative performer and producer. Her musical events have included creative collaborations with dance, theatrical lighting, photography, spoken word, art galleries and the sunset.

“The intention behind my work is to connect and inspire, whether through performing, teaching or staging events,” Haeseler explains.

“I am always creating contexts for connection and inspiration to occur.”

She is currently a staff pianist with Ballet Arizona and performs in numerous senior residences.

“Lynne is promising a fun morning for all whether you like to sing a long or just tap your toes to the tunes,” says Kathy Rood, who began the Memory Café for JFCS last fall. “Music is a perfect connector that brings back memories and creates joy.”

The Memory Café is for those with memory loss and their care partners. The challenges of living with memory loss can strain or even sever social connection at a time when it is needed most. Memory Cafés are one

way individuals with memory loss and their care companions are coming together to make new friendships and support one another.

The Café is a meeting place for those with changes in their thinking or memory, mild cognitive impairment or dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder, along with their care partners. Offered on the first Thursday of the month, each Café has a new theme and includes meaningful, fun activities to engage the participants and stimulate their minds and bodies.

Socialization is a key component to the cafés, as they are meant to be a place to relax, meet others and have fun in a nurturing and accepting environment. Coffee and snacks are provided.

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. To register or for further information, send an e-mail to kathy.rood@jfcsaz.org or call 602.452.4627.

Jewish Family & Children’s Service is a not-for-profit, non-sectarian social service and behavioral health organization with over 80 years of service in the greater Phoenix area.

For additional information, visit www.jfcsaz.org.

People Living With Disabilities Invited To ‘Ride the Waves’ At Bartlett Lake This Summer On two separate weekends this summer, Barrow Neurological Institute will host the annual Day on the Lake event at Bartlett Lake in Carefree for individuals who have physical or neurological disabilities. Participants will have the chance to make a splash and ride the waves in a safe and wheelchair-user friendly environment. The only event of its caliber in Arizona, Barrow’s Day on the Lake program offers watersport activities such as jet skiing, kayaking, boating, fishing and tubing in addition to adapted waterskiing, wakeboarding, surfing and slalom skiing.

Members of the public with physical or neurological disabilities and their families are

invited to register for Barrow’s Day on the Lake.

To participate in the wakeboarding, waterskiing, surfing, tubing and jet skiing activities, individuals must be at least eight years-old and at least one year post-injury. Ages three and up can participate in kayaking, fishing and boating.

The Day on the Lake events will take place 8am–3pm, Thursday, May 31, through Sunday, June 2, and Thursday, September 6, through Sunday, September 8. Bartlett Lake Marina is located at 20808 East Bartlett Dam Road in Carefree. For more information about the event, including cost and how to register, visit www. barrowneuro.org/connection and click on “Day on the Lake.”

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Justin Townes Earle Opening Act: Lydia Loveless Musical Instrument Museum

June 10

Phoenix Mercury vs. Las Vegas Aces Talking Stick Resort Arena

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Little Shop of Horrors Phoenix Theatre www.phoenixtheatre.com; 602.254.2151

June 5 – July 1

June 10–11

Musical Instrument Museum

Valley Youth Theatre www.vyt.com; 602.253.8188, Ext. 1

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June 7

June 11–13

Mesa Arts Center

Chase Field

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. New York Mets

Annie

Ana Popovic

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburg Pirates

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Scorpius Dance Theatre at Metropolitan Arts Institute www.scorpiusdance.com; 602.301.6066

June 1

All Our Exes Live in Texas Musical Instrument Museum www.mim.org; 480.478.6000

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Miami Marlins Chase Field www.mlb.com/dbacks; 602.462.6500

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11th Annual New Summer Shorts Theatre Artists Studio www.thestudiophx.org; 602.765.0120

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Refik Anadol: Infinity Room Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art www.smoca.org; 480.874.4666

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Paula Cullison – Journeys: Near & Far Olney Gallery at Trinity Cathedral www.paulacullison.com

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Mary Poppins Arizona Broadway Theatre at Herberger Theater Center www.azbroadway.org; 623.776.8400

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Peter Pan

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Chase Field

Refik Anadol, Infinity Room, 2015.

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June 14

Paula Cole

June 8

Alan Parsons Live Project Celebrity Theatre www.celebritytheatre.com; 602.267.1600

June 9

Shobana’s Trance Mesa Arts Center www.mesaartscenter.com; 480.644.6500

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An Evening with Gillian Welch Orpheum Theatre phoenix.ticketforce.com; 877.840.0457

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Kenny Chesney June 16

Chase Field www.ticketmaster.com; 800.745.3000

Chandler Center for the Arts www.chandlercenter.org; 480.782.2680

Taiko Extravaganza 2018: Tree of Life

Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli-AZ 10th Anniversary

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Phoenix Mercury vs.

Connecticut Sun

June 23

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

June 23

Tom Paxton and the Don Juans Musical Instrument Museum

June 15

June 28

Desert Botanical Garden www.dbg.org; 480.941.1225

Musical Instrument Museum

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Take 6

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Lives Well Lived Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

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Dave Holland, Zakir Hussain, and Chris Potter

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Arizona Diamondbacks vs.

San Francisco Giants Chase Field

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School of Rock ASU Gammage www.asugammage.com; 480.965.3434

June 22

Phoenix Mercury vs.

Minnesota Lynx Talking Stick Resort Arena

Marilyn Szabo, Sanpaku, Strasbourg, France., Archival gelatin silver print, 16” x 20”.

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AMEHOF Announces 2018 Inductees – Celebrates Cultural Contributions The Arizona Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (AMEHOF) announced future inductees during an event held Sunday, April 22, at Flicka’s Baja Cantina in Scottsdale “The performers, venues and others on this list have had a historic impact on Arizona’s music and entertainment scene, and we’re proud to recognize their contributions to the state’s cultural landscape,” said Mark Myers, AMEHOF’s president.

Alice Tatum: An accomplished jazz singer, Tatum has been a fixture of the Arizona music scene for 30 years.

Bob Corritore: As a blues man (harmonica player), broadcaster (“Those Lowdown Blues” on KJZZ, 91.5 FM) and club owner (The Rhythm Room), he has made his mark on the blues scene here for three decades.

Bob Meighan: Bob Meighan’s band “became a kind of house band” at the Celebrity Theatre in the 1970s, being a frequent opening act, as one member

of the band put it. The group moved to Tucson and became a fixture there for years.

Bruce Connole: It’s hard to name a band that Bruce Connole was in that did not have an impact on the Arizona scene.

From Billy Clone and the Same to the Jetzons to the Strand to the Suicide Kings, Connole has made an indelible mark.

Clarke Rigsby: An extraordinary music producer who has worked with the biggest names, including Paul McCartney and AMEHOF inductee Glen Campbell, among many, many others, Rigsby works out of his Tempest Recording studio right here in Arizona.

Compton Terrace: Named after Phoenix FM radio innovator Bill Compton, this music venue had a rich history of outdoor concerts, beginning in the late 1970s at Legend City, and then from 1985 till 2010 on the Gila River Indian Reservation. Owner Jess Nicks knew every blade of grass on the amphitheater’s infield, according to his daughter, Stevie.

Dave Pratt: Radio DJ Dave Pratt hosted the longest-running rock morning radio show ever by anyone anywhere, and he did it in Arizona on KUPD. The “Morning Mayor” also did an award- winning stint as a country music morning DJ on KMLE. Dead Hot Workshop: These guys built their reputation on the 1990s Mill Avenue scene in Tempe, driven as much by lead singer Brent Babb’s lyrics as by their “sandblasted” rock sound.

Fender Musical Instrument Corporation: Since 1991, Fender has made its corporate home in Scottsdale.

It’s the company that brought the world the Stratocaster and Telecaster guitars and the Jazz and Precision bass guitars.

What else needs to be said?

George Benson: When he’s not on the road, the jazz guitarist (who made one of the biggest splashes of his career singing and vocalizing his guitar solo on his own classic version of the Drifters’ classic “On Broadway”) spends most of his time in his Paradise Valley home.

J. David Sloan: After knocking around with Willie and Waylon in the late 1960s, Sloan had given up on music

as a career when he moved to Phoenix as a construction worker, but after a try-out gig at the prime country music club, Mr. Lucky’s, in 1972, he came back to the music — and construction’s loss was Arizona music’s gain.

Jon Iger: A songwriter and musician himself, Iger’s major gift to our community is the Arizona Songwriters Association, which he founded in 1977 and has nurtured ever since. The AGA holds songwriting and music business workshops and pitch sessions, among other events.

Long Wong’s: This small, defunct venue has long been considered the headquarters of the breakout “Mill Avenue scene” in the 1990s. The Gin Blossoms, Dead Hot Workshop, the Pistoleros, the Refreshments and many others played there.

Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers: Two decades into a career launched in the “Mill Avenue scene” heyday, Roger Clyne is still a force. He and the Peacemakers released “Native Heart” last year, continue to tour and are planning this year’s Circus Mexicus festival in Rocky Point.

The Pistoleros: The Pistoleros are still storming the music scene like they did at Long Wong’s many years ago. They just celebrated their 25th anniversary with the album “Silver” on Fervor Records.

The Arizona Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, founded in 2002, is an all-volunteer nonprofit, dedicated to preserving and honoring the music and entertainment history of Arizona. For more information, visit www.amehof.org.

Futurition|Santa Fe Converges Art, Science & Technology Boundary-breaking festivals and events throughout June

From June 7 to the 24, a first-ever series of festivals and events merging art, media, science and technology in Santa Fe, New Mexico, will redefine what it means to be “the City Different.” Futurition|Santa Fe will bring together emerging media artists and leading scientists from around the world to challenge the perception of reality, explore the realms of possibility and give guests an experiential taste of the future — on this planet and beyond.

Sun Notations, a video animation of more than 50 pinhole camera images; Krista Steinke Futurition|Santa Fe is anchored by the Currents New Media festival and the Santa Fe Institute’s first annual InterPlanetary Festival and will include exhibits and performances at numerous leading Santa Fe galleries and art institutions, including form & concept, the Thoma Foundation’s Art House, Axle Contemporary and Meow Wolf. Most events, appropriate for all ages, are free to the public and take place in the Santa Fe Railyard, which is also a partner in Futurition|Santa Fe “Futurition|Santa Fe will stretch your imagination and challenge your notions about what is possible,” said Santa Fe Mayor Alan Webber. “From stepping into a virtual reality art experience to viewing experiential documentaries to hearing predictions from leaders in space exploration, this far-ranging program is destined to blow minds — and blow open theories about the future.

Put on through the collaboration of seven of Santa Fe’s leading organizations in art, science, and technology, this festival of the future will become a can’t-miss event for Santa Fe, and for anyone who wants to experience the leading edge of art and science.”

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Among many other things, visitors to Futurition|Santa Fe events can experience art that spans interactive, augmented and virtual realities, exploring a rich range of artificial ecosystems and identities, and examine the possibilities and challenges of INTERIUM; A virtual reality (VR) and projected video environment; David Stout/Cory Metcalf an interplanetary existence.

Futurition|Santa Fe opens June 7 with the Santa Fe Institute’s InterPlanetary Festival, a two-day exploration into human ingenuity, innovation and technology 36 Cabins on 14 Acres of Land, around space exploration. The event combines lectures and discussions from Backing National Forest leading “spacerati” including Pete Worden, Cory Doctorow, Sasha Samochina Service Land. and Martine Rothblatt, with a range of interplanetary-related activities spanning the weekend. Concurrent with the expo, participants can enjoy open-air Located in Pinetop, Arizona concerts from Ozomatli and DJ/VJ Max Cooper, sample food and drink, explore maker spaces and citizen science projects, and join in games centered on Fireplace • Kitchen • Cable TV interplanetary topics.

Private Spa Cabins The Currents New Media festival, now in its ninth year, launches June 8 DISCOUNTS STARTING within Futurition|Santa Fe, showcasing boundary-breaking artists from the MILITARY DISCOUNTS worlds of interactive art installations, multimedia performance, virtual and AVAILABLE AT 4 NIGHTS (Not redeemable with any other offer.) augmented reality, robotics, video, animation, app projects, and experimental New – Book Online! documentaries. From more than 580 projects submitted from artists globally, (928) 367-4386 • 1-800-840-3867 the 90 most innovative works will be showcased in and around the Santa Fe www.whisperingpinesaz.com Railyard through June 24.

Other select partner exhibits and events: • From May 25-July 21, form & concept will present “Inner Orbit,” an exhibition of contemporary artists from across the U.S. who will present their interpretations of how the night sky reveals countless overlapping mythologies among its densely layered cultural landscape. Visitors will find out how fortune tellers, sailors, writers, architects and artists have all projected profound meaning into the cosmos — tying earthly events to the movements of heavenly bodies.

• B eginning June 7 and offered during select weekend times throughout June, Axle Contemporary invites visitors to experience a premiere a multi-sensory perceptual ride: Auger’s Iris. Housed in a 1970s aluminum stepvan, Iris merges rhythmic sound, pulsating light and cymatic resonance, inducing somatic experience beyond the boundaries of the mind and providing a glimpse of the infinite universe within the human brain.

• O pening June 15, with a reception from 5–7pm and featuring a pre-event discussion from exhibit curator Kelani Nichole June 10, Art House will feature “TRANSFER Download,” a virtual exhibition of artists exploring simulation, algorithm, procedural animation and online practice. With multiple artworks installed in one hyperspace, a hyperlinked display allows viewers to switch between pieces to experience an immersive survey of the art.

For more information on events, exhibits, locations and entrance fees, visit www.santafefuturition.com.

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Do you like to read mysteries, true stories, inspirational, science fiction, westerns, poetry, romance, young adult writing? Take your choice at the fourth annual Payson Book Festival, showcasing 80 Arizona authors with a celebration of books for all ages. The mission of the festival presenter, Arizona Professional Writers, Rim Country Chapter, is to enhance the love of reading by providing a friendly environment that encourages personal interaction between Arizona authors and their readers.

Keynote speaker from Scottsdale, Patricia Brooks, is the founder and president of the Scottsdale Society of Women Writers. Susan Budavai, a mystery writer who includes elements of science and medicine, calls Fountain Hills home. These local authors love to write and also enjoy talking to their readers at the festival.

In addition to the many authors, the organizers encourage participation by children with Story Times throughout the day provided by Story Monster, Cat in the Hat, First Things First, Rim Country Literacy and Read On Arizona. The goal is help young children build skills they need to become successful readers now, while laying the foundation for lifelong literacy.

Visitors to the Payson Book Festival will enjoy a full schedule of workshops with many of their favorite authors speaking on the writing craft. Free prizes and a silent auction will add to the fun. Spend the day in the cool mountain town of Payson.

The Payson Book Festival takes place July 21, 9am–3:30pm, at the Mazatzal Hotel and Casino. For more information, visit www.paysonbookfestival.org.

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Summer Is Sweeter In Southern Arizona Summer is Sweeter in Southern Arizona — especially when staying at Wyndham Green Valley Canoa Ranch Resort. Located just 20 miles south of Tucson, this retreat sits in the heart of historic Santa Cruz Valley and offers stunning desert views. Picture cactus plants dotting an unspoiled landscape, while Elephant Head Mountain rises magnificently toward a brilliant sky. And when the sun goes down, there’s nothing quite like looking up at the stars while savoring a cool desert night.

If the picturesque views haven’t already offered inspiration to pack up for an escape, the resort’s latest special certainly will. With one-bedroom suites starting at $109 a night from June through September, Wyndham Green Valley Canoa Ranch Resort proves

there’s no better time to soak up the sun and reflect on the stars.

In addition to a private bedroom, each suite comes complete with a state-of-the-art kitchen, dining area, generous living room and private balcony, perfect for enjoying a summer getaway with the whole family. All rooms and suites also include access to the resort’s complimentary breakfast buffet featuring made-to-order eggs and an omelet station to start desert adventures off right.

When it comes to fun in the sun, the options are virtually endless at the resort. Whether making a splash at the outdoor pool and hot tub, perfecting one’s swing at one of the six golf courses within 10 minutes of the property, or hiking and biking the scenic trails of Green Valley, the resort’s thoughtful amenities and prime location offer endless opportunities for being outdoors. An array of museums and underground caverns are also within easy reach for visitors looking to stay cool during summer afternoons.

With summer being a hot time for family festivities, Wyndham Green Valley

Canoa Ranch Resort can create the perfect backdrop for making memories. Reserve the resort’s event space for a family gathering in a banquet style, and soak up views from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the pool and the mountains beyond.

With access to the outdoor patio and barbecue, it’s the perfect setting for a casual family reunion with space for up to 100 guests.

Wyndham Green Valley Canoa Ranch Resort is located at 5775 South Camino Del Sol in Green Valley. For reservations, call 520.382.0540 or email info@canoaranchresort.com. For more information, visit www.canoaranchgolfresort.com and find the resort on Facebook.

Go Farm-Fresh & Local At Tolmachoff Farms Tolmachoff Farms’ “We Grow it U-pick it” will be open during the month June. The farm has a huge variety of farm-fresh produce that visitors can pick right off the vine and take straight home to their table.

Tolmachoff encourages residents to “come out and get it fresh!”

Hours for the month of June for “We grow it & U-pick it” are Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 7am–noon. The Produce Stand is also open through mid-July, 9am-5pm every day. The cost is $1.75 pound for u-pick (except for a few selected items).

Tolmachoff Farms is located at 5726 North 75th Avenue in Glendale.

For information, call 602.999.3276 or visit www.tolmachoff-farms.com.

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Valley residents are invited to “stake a claim” to free exhibit gallery admission for Dad and the kids on Father’s Day, June 17, at Superstition Mountain Museum.

And, those who arrive by 11am will also have a chance to see the onsite 20-stamp ore mill in action during a free rock crushing demonstration scheduled at that time.

Children under 17 get in free with an adult, so practically the whole family can view the gallery exhibits for free. Admission for others is $2 for students over the age of 17, $4 for seniors and $5 for adults.

The panorama of Superstition Mountain, the grounds and nature trails, peeking into the Old West street front buildings, visiting the barn and the chapel from the historic Apacheland Movie Ranch, and viewing Boot Hill all offer wonderful photo opportunities for families.

The natural beauty of the Superstition Mountains and foothills desert is awe-inspiring, and the history and legend the museum presents through artifacts and narrative capture the interest of young and old alike.

The museum is located at 4087 North Apache Trail just northeast of Apache Junction. There are several other family attractions located along the Apache Trail, so round up the family and make a day of it travelling the historic and scenic Apache Trail.

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Designing For Couples Over the years, I have led many couples on their journey of “couple design discovery.” By connecting their individual vision for their home, they create a style that is unique for them.

For this to work, it is essential that both people be involved in the design process. It doesn’t mean that they both must like everything; however, they must be willing to accept the needs and desires of the other person as long as their own needs and desires are met, too.

Couples can begin by assessing what they enjoy together.

These similarities play a key factor in developing their combined style. They can express together in ways that are creative and often unexpected, and the unexpected may be the most important. This is when new information about each other can be gathered, which then leads to better understanding of each other’s needs.

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Operation Soul Restoration The 23rd Psalm is, perhaps, the most wellknown scripture passage. My second-grade teacher in a public school had us memorize it as classical poetry. I have been with people who have dementia. Their condition is so advanced that they do not know even their own adult kids — and yet, when I begin reading Psalm 23, they join with me. There is something very personal about the shepherd psalm. It really is a picture of God: The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside still waters, He restores my soul. – Psalm 23:1–3a Shepherds were everywhere in King David’s day and Jesus’ day.

Herding sheep was very common. The sheep do not have to fear when they put their trust in the shepherd.

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