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Kids’ Corner ...................................................................................... 8

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Residential Real Estate .........................................12 & 13

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City News ....................................................................... 4-6

Business Directory ..........................................................15

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STATEPOINT CROSSWORD - THEME: CHILDREN’S STORIES ACROSS 1. Imposing house 6. ____ de deux 9. Fan’s approval 13. Cordial disposition 14. Eastern title 15. Water border 16. Wife of a raja 17. *”If ____ Give a Mouse a Cookie” 18. Cautious gambler 19. *He won a golden ticket 21. *C.S. Lewis’ fantasy realm 23. *”___’s Island” 24. *One of Three Bears 25. Disreputable vagrant 28. *”Matilda” creator 30. Nancy Drew’s focus, e.g.

35. “Put a lid ____ ____!”

37. Cheap trinket 39. Small Asian ungulate 40. Approximately 41. Florentine iris 43. Member of National Socialist German Workers’ Party 44. Type of wave 46. Per person 47. Design detail 48. Exactly right 50. Grassy land tracts 52. *”But I heard him exclaim ‘___ he drove out of sight” 53. Living quarters 55. *12-year-old tribute from District 11 57. *A boy raised by wolves 60. *”The Wind in the ____” 64. Like a haunted mansion 65. Dashboard unit 67. Shinbone 68. One Beatle 69. Word of possibility 70. Lack of muscle tension 71. Opposite of sun-kissed 72. Lt.’s inferior, in the Navy 73. As opposed to wants DOWN 1. Designer Jacobs

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2. Wet nurse 3. Columbus’ caravel 4. “The Howard ____ Show” 5. Pupil protector 6. “Pay as you earn” tax system 7. “Four score and seven years ____” 8. Finnish steam bath 9. Keep it up!

10. Mischievous Norse deity 11. S squared in a square 12. p in mph 15. Bounced 20. Idealized image 22. *Ivan in”The One and Only Ivan,” e.g.

24. Plural of more than one, linguistically speaking 25. *Puss’ footwear 26. Same as rip 27. Botch 29. *Tortoise’s opponent 31. They have their pluses and negatives 32. *”The Fox and the ____,” sing.

33. Hardwood drinking bowl 34. *Rabbit hole wonderer 36. To perfection 38. Vegas cube 42. *____ Lewis, voice of Lamb Chop 45. Tenant in a home 49. Nada 51. *Scheherazade’s listener 54. “Gimme ____ Gimme” by ABBA 56. Chosen few 57. Of higher order, prefix 58. Never written down 59. Traitor’s device 60. “The ____ and wherefores” 61. Double-reed instrument 62. Kite driving force 63. What Simon does 64. Sixth sense 66. *J.M. Barrie’s Peter

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FEATURED CHARITY OF THE MONTH: DUET: PARTNERS IN HEALTH & AGING

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magine a community where every person ages with compassion, dignity, and hope. Duet: Partners In Health & Aging is turning this vision into reality through its vitally needed, free-of-charge services to homebound adults, family caregivers, faith communities and grandfamilies.

No one should have to face life’s aging challenges alone.

Too often, older adults and family caregivers feel isolated as they deal with the most overwhelming experiences of their lives. Duet eases the journey by walking alongside the people they serve on the path of caring. From giving rides to the grocery store and medical appointments, to offering health promotion activities and support groups, Duet is here to provide the compassionate help the community needs.

Duet was started in 1981 by the Reverend Dr. Dosia Carlson and Church of the Beatitudes in Phoenix. At that time, the organization’s name was Beatitudes Center DOAR (Developing Older Adult Resources), which later changed to Duet: Partners In Health & Aging in 2009.

Duet’s services are based on one person helping another.

The nonprofit partner with individuals, businesses, other nonprofits, municipalities, government organizations, and faith communities to make that happen.

For family caregivers, Duet offers support groups, information and guided assistance, workshops, a caregiver mentor program, the “Finding Meaning & Hope” video discussion series, and more. For grandparents raising grandchildren, Duet offers support groups, respite assistance, outings, legal guidance and assistance, and more.

For homebound adults, Duet connects them with compassionate volunteers who provide free-of-charge rides to the doctor’s office or grocery store, among other services.

Duet also trains nurses to become faith community nurses and helps faith communities launch health programs that benefit their congregations and the communities they serve.

ping, transportation to medical appointments, providing friendly visits, minor home repairs, assistance with basic paperwork and more.

“Many of our volunteers are snowbirds and travel during the summer months, but the homebound adults we serve stay in the Valley and are still in need of vital services such as rides to the grocery store and medical appointments,” said Sue Reckinger, director of volunteer services. “Those who are interested in volunteering just need to attend an orientation and then can set their own schedule to volunteer. One to two hours a week makes such a big difference to a homebound adult in need.”

Through volunteers, Duet is able to provide these services free of charge to help Valley seniors and homebound adults live as independently as possible. To become a volunteer with Duet, the first step is to attend an orientation (which occur monthly). To sign up for a volunteer orientation, visit www.duetaz.org/volunteer, e-mail volunteer@duetaz.org or call (602) 274-5022.

“At Duet we’re fortunate to have caring volunteers, donors and supporters who help us support those who need it most in the Valley,” said Elizabeth Banta, executive director at Duet. “We invite anyone in the community with a caring heart to become part of our cause.”

To volunteer, donate or ask for help, visit www.duetaz.org or call (602) 274-5022.

Duet responds to pressing needs that are not being met through other organizations. The nonprofit was the first in the Valley to offer free-of-charge volunteer services for homebound adults, as well as comprehensive services for family caregivers and grandparents raising grandchildren.

Duet also introduced the concept to the Phoenix area of congregational health programs led by faith community nurses. Duet exists because caring partners dedicate time and funding to change lives. Hundreds of compassionate volunteers help fulfill Duet’s mission.

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CITY NEWS

HONORHEALTH SONORAN MEDICAL CENTER COMING IN 2020

By Dave McMinn IF YOU WANT TO GAUGE THE GROWTH OF A COMMUNITY, TAKE A LOOK AT THE RESTAURANTS, STORES, AND SERVICES THAT ARE “POPPING” UP. Another grocery store…a new car wash…a fourth Starbucks. These are signs of significant local population growth. And the speed at which a new community expands is impacted by the symbiotic relationship between businesses and consumers. Businesses need a consumer population to support them, and consumers want to live someplace with established retail and services. It’s a classic case

of “If you build it they will come.” But who builds first, the home buyer or the store?

In the case of medical and emergency services, population almost always drives the decision to build new facilities. Such is the case here in North Phoenix, home of Fire Station 55. The residential growth - both in population and urban sprawl – had been stretching the resources of existing first responder agencies, leading to response times that were not meeting the expectations of the city or its residents. This was no reflection on the hard-working firefighters. It was simply a matter of the community outgrowing its current resources. The arrival of a new fire station marked a big step for the Deer Valley/Norterra area.

And now, this area is about to land another major upgrade: A brand-new hospital. HonorHealth is preparing to build their sixth hospital, located in the North Phoenix corridor at I-17 and Dove Valley Road. As a companion to the Sonoran Health and Emergency Services facility that opened in 2013, this new facility will be known as HonorHealth Sonoran Medical Center. This 40-bed hospital (with the ability to double its bed count if needed) will

provide a wide range of healthcare services, including general surgery, orthopedic and spine surgery, labor & delivery, and OB/GYN. The campus will also feature physician’s offices, medical imaging, and an ambulatory (outpatient) surgery center.

The decision by HonorHealth to expand their footprint in North Phoenix speaks to the current and future growth of the area, as well as HonorHealth’s commitment to grow alongside the community.

The two-year construction process will begin this December, with the hospital scheduled to open in September of 2020.

I-17 RAMP-METER LIGHTS HAVE ROLE IN WRONG-WAY VEHICLE SYSTEM SOLID RED LIGHTS MEAN “RIGHT WAY” TRAFFIC SHOULD NOT ENTER FREEWAY PHOENIX-AREA DRIVERS ARE USED TO SEEING FREEWAY ENTRANCE-RAMP METERS WITH ALTERNATING GREEN AND RED TRAFFIC LIGHTS DURING WEEKDAY RUSH HOURS. But some of the red lights in Interstate 17 ramp meters also play a role as part of the pilot wrong-way vehicle detection system being tested by the Arizona Department of Transportation.

When a wrong-way vehicle is detected by the thermal camera-based technology now in place along 15 miles of I-17 in Phoenix, the system also turns on the red lights in nearby entrance ramp meters to try to hold “right-way” traffic from entering the freeway.

“While most drivers aren’t used to seeing a solid red light displayed by a ramp meter for more than a few seconds, we want I-17 drivers in Phoenix to know there is a reason for that to happen – a wrongway vehicle may be ahead on the freeway,” said Susan Anderson, ADOT’s systems technology group manager.

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the freeway, additional ramp meter red lights will be activated. The red lights are programmed to return to their normal mode for that particular time of day or night, including turning off, after the system detects that the wrong-way vehicle is no longer in the area.

“As we test the overall wrong-way vehicle alert system and research its performance over the next several months, it’s important to note that the ramp meter red lights are one of several countermeasures,” Anderson said. “The ramp meter lights are traffic signals, so I-17 drivers on entrance ramps should be prepared to stop if the light is a solid red, no matter what time of day.”

freeway message boards to warn other drivers while state troopers can respond faster than relying on 911 calls.

Since it went operational in January, the system has detected more than 30 wrong-way vehicles entering I-17 off-ramps and frontage roads. One vehicle was detected on I-17 in north Phoenix on July 5 and the driver was stopped by AZDPS. The majority of drivers in vehicles detected by the I-17 system have turned around on exit ramps without entering the freeway.

The first-in-the-nation I-17 system features 90 thermal detection cameras positioned above exit ramps as well as the mainline of the freeway between the I-10 “Stack” interchange near downtown and the Loop 101 interchange in north Phoenix. When a wrong-way vehicle is detected entering an off-ramp, the system is designed to trigger a background-illuminated “wrongway” sign to try to get the driver’s attention.

Alerts also are immediately sent to ADOT’s Traffic Operations Center and the Arizona Department of Public Safety so traffic operators can quickly activate deervalleytimes.com

CITY NEWS

FRESH START WOMEN’S FOUNDATION INVITES YOU TO THE 2ND ANNUAL WINE WOMEN & SHOES LUNCHEON PRESENTED BY PETSMART SLIP ON YOUR STILETTOS AND HELP WOMEN REACH NEW HEIGHTS! FRESH START WOMEN’S FOUNDATION IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE SECOND ANNUAL WINE WOMEN & SHOES PRESENTED

BY PETSMART. The fashionable event will be held at Chateau Luxe on Saturday, September 15. 2018 beginning at 11:00 AM. Last year’s Wine Women & Shoes event reached over 400 well-heeled women and a power-house collection of leading men in our community. This year will bring attendees a diverse selection of marketplace shops, vintners, auction packages, fashion and more! In addition, we are bringing back the “Key to the Closet” contest

where one lucky raffle winner will go home with a closet valued at $15,000 sponsored by Scottsdale Fashion Square.

be for sale this year. The exclusive Girlfriend’s Package offers a table for 10, with preferred seating, a dedicated shoe guy and other special perks.

Co-Chairs Kendra Miller and Lorena Van Assche are excited to bring Wine Women and Shoes back to the community. “Not only will we be bringing back features our guests loved last year, but we are incorporating new elements and surprises,” says Miller.

This year will include a wow-worthy fashion show from Dillard’s: The Style of Your Life! Marketplace vendors include: Kendra Scott, Ruby Mint General, JJ Caprices, Soul Carrier,

Tickets are $150 with all proceeds benefitting Fresh Start Women’s Foundation, which is committed to providing education, resources and support for women to positively transform their lives and strengthen the community. A limited quantity of Girlfriend’s Packages will also

i2i Optique, Jewlya, Origami Owl and more! After shopping in our marketplace with the help from our Charming Shoe Guys™ guests will enjoy a seated lunch, fashion show and afternoon program.

Tickets may be purchased online: www.winewomenandshoes.com/event/ freshstart/

WINE WOMEN & SHOES PRESENTED BY PETSMART

Location: Chateau Luxe – 1175 East Lone Cactus Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85024 Cost: $150 per person (see website more information about purchasing a table) Attire: Luncheon attire, don’t forget to wear your sassy stilettos to be included in the Best of Shoe contest sponsored by Perkins Coie LLP! Parking: Complimentary Valet provided by K40 Electronics and Discount Rides with Lyft.

THE SHOPS AT NORTERRA BRINGS BACK SCHOOL REWARDS PROGRAM EARN & LEARN PROGRAM SUPPORTING 10 LOCAL SCHOOLS HAS BEGUN! North Phoenix consumers will once again have an opportunity to give back to the school of their choice just by shopping and dining out. The Shops at Norterra’s annual Earn & Learn program, now in its sixth year, runs August 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019 and benefits 10 local public and charter schools.

For every dollar spent at any of Norterra’s shops, restaurants, service-

providers, and Harkins Norterra Theater, the selected school earns 10 points.

Double points are offered for a limited time at select businesses, and bonus points can be earned through interaction on social media and by attending events at The Shops at Norterra. At the conclusion of the program, the participating schools each receive a grant ranging from $500 to $2,500 depending on the total points earned.

Consumers simply go online to www. shopandlog.com/norterra to submit their receipts.

“Like the box-tops program, Earn and

Learn is an easy way for consumers to support their favorite school every time they shop,” says Jill Jones, The Shops at Norterra’s marketing director. “If you’re going to eat out, see a movie, go shopping, or get your nails done, why not have the money you spend help your local school at the same time?”

Since 2013, The Shops at Norterra has contributed more than $50,000 to dozens of schools in the North Phoenix and surrounding areas through the Earn & Learn program. Another $12,500 will be awarded in 2019 at the conclusion of the program.

The participating schools for the 2018-2019 Earn & Learn program are: • Adams Traditional Academy (charter) • Barry Goldwater High School (DVUSD) • Boulder Creek Elementary (PVUSD) • Desert Sage Elementary (DVUSD) • Norterra Canyon School (DVUSD) • Ridgeline Academy (Charter) • Sandra Day O’Connor High School (DVUSD) • Sonoran Foothills School (DVUSD) • Stetson Hills School (DVUSD) • Sunset Ridge Elementary (DVUSD)

BECOMING AN OUTDOORS WOMAN WORKSHOP SET FOR SEPT. 7-9 FOR WOMEN WHO JUST WANT TO FIND OUT WHAT THE OUTDOORS EXPERIENCE IS ALL ABOUT, SIGNING UP FOR A BECOMING AN OUTDOORS WOMAN (BOW) WORKSHOP IS A GREAT PLACE TO START. The Arizona Wildlife Federation, in partnership with the Arizona Game and Fish Department, will conduct its next BOW workshop Sept. 7-9 at Friendly Pines Camp near Prescott. The workshop introduces likeminded women (18 and older) to outdoor skills in an enjoyable, no-pressure setting with expert instructors. deervalleytimes.com

In addition to being able to select from more than 30 classes, like horsemanship, geocaching, wilderness medicine, birding and hiking, participants also will have an opportunity to fulfill the field-day requirements to earn their Arizona Hunter Education certificate. The online course must be completed prior to the workshop, however, at www.huntered.com/arizona. The evenings will be filled with fun and entertainment, like night hikes and guest speakers.

A pair of new classes also are being offered: a

geology class titled “Name That Rock” and a class in primitive skills. Meanwhile, participants will learn how to catch crayfish, then prepare them along with other wild foods to be served at a game-tasting the first night of the workshop.

Participants will stay in rustic cabins equipped with showers and toilets. The workshop fee is $250 and includes all instruction, course materials, use of equipment, meals and lodging. For information, visit www.azwildlife.org, email awf@azwildlife. org or call (480) 644-0077 DEER VALLEY TIMES • September 2018 • 5

CITY NEWS

PARCELS IN SCOTTSDALE, PHOENIX, APPRAISED AT A COMBINED $90 MILLION, TO BE AUCTIONED BY LAND DEPARTMENT; PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT STATE LAND TRUST BENEFICIARIES THREE PARCELS TOTALING ABOUT 167 ACRES OF STATE TRUST LAND WILL BE AUCTIONED

BY THE ARIZONA STATE LAND DEPARTMENT IN AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER, SAID STATE LAND COMMISSIONER LISA ATKINS. If all three are successfully auctioned, at least $90 million – their combined appraised value -- would be invested in the State’s Permanent Land Endowment Trust Fund for the benefit of K-12 public education, the Arizona Pioneers’ Home and the Arizona Departments of Corrections and Juvenile Corrections, Commissioner Atkins said.

The following are descriptions of the parcels and auction information: • A parcel consisting of about 10 acres at the southwest corner of 27th Avenue and Deer Valley Road, Phoenix, was auctioned August 28th,

in the auditorium of the Arizona State Land Department, 1616 W. Adams St., Phoenix. The opening bid on this land was its appraised value of $2.745 million. A successful bid amount from this sale will be deposited into an account of the Permanent Land Endowment Trust Fund at the Office of the Arizona State Treasurer. The account is designated for K-12 public education.

• A parcel consisting of about 134 acres – along with several perpetual rightof-way easements -- at the northwest corner of Hayden Road and Loop 101, Scottsdale, will be auctioned at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4. The auction will be held in the Land Department auditorium. The opening bid on this land will be its appraised value of $83 million. A successful bid amount from this sale will be deposited into an account of the Permanent Land Endowment Trust Fund at the Office of the Arizona State Treasurer. The account

is designated for K-12 public education.

• A parcel consisting of about 23 acres at the northwest corner of 35th Avenue and Happy Valley Road, Phoenix, will be auctioned at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept.

6. The auction will be held in the Land Department auditorium. The opening bid on this land will be its appraised value of $4.62 million. A successful bid amount from this sale will be deposited into an account of the Permanent Land Endowment Trust Fund at the Office of the Arizona State Treasurer. The account is designated for the Arizona Pioneers’ Home, Arizona Department of Corrections, and Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections.

All auctions are open to the public.

Official notices for each auction containing bidding information as well as a schedule of upcoming auctions is available at www.azland.gov/upcomingauctions.

K-12 public education is by far the largest of 13 Beneficiaries of Trust land managed by the Arizona State Land Department, whose mission since 1915 is to manage the assets of a multi-generational perpetual trust in alignment with the interests of the Beneficiaries and Arizona’s future.

All uses of the land and resources held in the Trust 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 its resources and compensation to the Beneficiaries for its use. Today the Arizona State Land Department pro-actively manages more than 9.2 million acres of Trust land, which is 13 percent of the land within the State of Arizona.

NATAS ANNOUNCES HOST, DATE FOR 2018 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY AWARDS

NAMES SILVER CIRCLE INDUCTEES TO BE HONORED AT THIS YEAR’S EVENT THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION AND SCIENCES (NATAS) IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT IT HAS SECURED THREE-TIME EMMY NOMINATED COMEDIAN JOHN HENSON – best known from Talk Soup and Wipeout – as the host for the

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41st annual Rocky Mountain Emmy® Awards, which will take place on Saturday, September 22 at Chateau Luxe in Deer Valley.

During the annual gala, the chapter will also induct new members into the Silver Circle Society. To be eligible for the Silver Circle honor, individuals must have served in the broadcast industry for a minimum of 25 years with the majority of that time in the Southwest region. These professionals are the true shining stars of our community, exemplifying community service, mentorship, leadership and excellence both in their personal lives and within their careers.

The 2018 Silver Circle recipients are: • Tom Fergus, Fox 10 (KSAZ-TV) • Bruce Cooper, 12 News Sports • Mike Watkiss, AZ Family • Joe Hengemuehler, formerly of ABC 15 News (KNXV)

The full list of 2018 Emmy nominees was announced live on August 13. The nominations list

will also be posted on the Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards’ website.

For more information about the Rocky Mountain Emmy® Awards or to purchase tickets, please visit www.RockyMountainEmmy.org.

About John Henson: Henson began his professional career as a stand-up comedian, touring the country for many years before gaining audience attention and critical acclaim when he was selected to replace Greg Kinnear as host of E! Entertainment’s Emmy Awardwinning series, “Talk Soup.” It was this role as host, writer and co-executive producer of “Talk Soup” that garnered him a cult following, in addition to three Emmy Award nominations.

About NATAS: NATAS is a professional service organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television and the promotion of creative leadership for artistic, educational and technical achievements within the television industry. The Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter, formed in 1959, represents Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, and El Centro, Calif. deervalleytimes.com

KIDS’ CORNER

RIDING THE RAILS, BIG AND SMALL, IN ARIZONA

By Jill “MamaBug” Frier

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here is something special about trains. Their size, power and the ability to take us from one destination to another, sometimes through impassable wilderness, is awe-inspiring.

Folks settled in Arizona by riding the rails and traveling in carriages and on horseback. In keeping with that spirit, there many opportunities to take a train ride through historic parts of our state.

Here are some of our favorite train rides in the state, both big and small.

THE GRAND CANYON RAILROAD The granddaddy of historic trains in Arizona, the Grand Canyon Railway has been letting people ride its rails to the canyon since 1901. Headquartered in Williams, Arizona, just west of Flagstaff, the Grand Canyon Railway is a tourist destination – a weekend trip and a fantastic way to get to the Grand Canyon without having to drive. The railway makes several round trips between Williams and Grand Canyon National Park every day, with a wide range of car types and ticket pricing to fit every budget.

Riding the train to and from the National Park has become one of our favorite ways to see the Grand Canyon. The railway provides fun Old West entertainment, beverages and snacks on the 130mile round trip that takes you directly to the train station outside the El Tovar Hotel. They also have a large, modern hotel available at the station in Williams – a great place to stay for a weekend excursion.

The Grand Canyon Railway hosts special train rides and events, including Steam Saturdays, the Pumpkin Patch Train in October, and the always-popular Polar Express in November and December.

Grand Canyon Railway 233 N. Grand Canyon Blvd.

Williams, AZ 86046 www.thetrain.com VERDE CANYON RAILROAD The Verde Canyon Railroad in Clarkdeervalleytimes.com

dale, Arizona, provides passengers with a historic trip through the Arizona back country near the Red Rock Wilderness of Sedona. This 40-mile round-trip train ride through the Verde Canyon wilderness lets you see wildlife, cliffs, canyons and old mining artifacts from the comfort of a fully-restored vintage train.

This train ride is a fun, luxurious and relaxing trip in climate controlled comfort – but you can also enjoy the beauty outside on one of the open-air platform cars on the train. Located just outside the town of Cottonwood, the Verde Canyon Railroad in Clarkdale makes a great day trip from Phoenix or a fun activity if you are planning a stay in Sedona or one of the surrounding towns.

Calling themselves “Arizona’s longestrunning nature show … railroad style,” the Verde Canyon Railroad hosts many different events to entertain passengers. Their seasonal events include: the “Grape Train Escape” Wine Tasting Tours throughout the summer, a Fourth of July “Firecracker Express” for Independence Day, the “Ales on Rails” beer festival in September and October, a Fall Colors tour in October and November, the Christmas Train to the North Pole in December, a Chocolate Lovers’ Valentine’s Celebration in February, and an Easter Bunny Express near Easter. The train also provides special rides throughout the year, including: Saturday Night Starlight Rides, Native Sedona wildlife tours, and Eagle Watch rides.

The Verde Canyon Railroad also provides a venue for a variety of private parties including weddings, birthdays or other events – what a fun way to celebrate your special day!

Stillman Railroad Park in Scottsdale.

This 30-acre Railroad Park is operated by the city of Scottsdale’s Parks and Recreation Department, and is considered the most unique park of its kind in the country. The park lets visitors take a ride on the Paradise and Pacific Railroad, enjoy the 1950-vintage Allan Herschell carousel, visit a variety of shops and museums, or play on a one-of-akind playground in one of Scottsdale’s most beautiful public parks.

This park is home to the Scottsdale Railroad Museum, which features generations of railroad history, artifacts and memorabilia that bring the history of railroads to life. It also boasts a 10,000 square foot model railroad building that houses four model railroad clubs. The park hosts “Railfair” every year in October, a special Holiday Lights display in December, and will book birthday parties and group events at their facility.

McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park 7301 E Indian Bend Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85250 www.therailroadpark.com THE ADOBE MOUNTAIN DESERT RAILROAD PARK A hidden railroad gem, located just north of the Adobe Dam off of Pinnacle Peak Road and 43rd Avenue, is the Adobe Mountain Desert Railroad Park. The 160-acre railroad park is part of the Adobe Dam Recreation Park, and is home to the Maricopa Live Steamers, Arizona Model Railroading Society, Ari-

zona Garden Railway Society, and the Sahuaro Central Railroad Heritage Preservation Society. The Adobe Mountain Desert Railroad Park is generally open to the public during the winter months from mid-September through early May. Admission to visit these trains is free, but donations are gratefully accepted for park improvements and ongoing maintenance. The 7 1/2” gauge train enthusiasts run an impressive operation out in the desert, and this unique and inexpensive family activity gives kids and parents to opportunity to enjoy a scenic outdoor train ride on the Adobe Western Railroad. And be sure to check out their special Starlight Christmas at the Railroad Park, Fridays and Saturdays throughout December.

The Adobe Mountain Desert Railroad Park 22822 North 43rd Avenue Glendale, AZ www.maricopalivesteamers.com Visit each website for specific hours, pricing, events and more.

Take your kids and family out to enjoy riding the rails on one of the full sized or miniature railroads around the state – it’s a great way to see the scenery, wildlife and learn about the history of trains. Be sure to check Ladybug’s Blog for a more ideas for great places to get your kids out of the house to enjoy adventures throughout Arizona at www.LadybugsBlog.com

The Verde Canyon Railway 300 North Broadway Clarkdale, AZ 86324 www.verdecanyonrr.com THE MCCORMICK-STILLMAN RAILROAD PARK “I want to go to the train park, Mom!” says many a kid as the weather gets cooler in Phoenix. The “train park,” as savvy parents know, is the McCormickDEER VALLEY TIMES • September 2018 • 7

HI, MY NAME IS...

PROFILE ON LOCAL BUSINESS: Jill Frier

MY COMPANY & TITLE IS. Owner, Proprietor and Chief Writer, Editor and Web Consultant of Ladybug Writer, and Editor In Chief “Mamabug” of Ladybug’s Blog.

A TYPICAL DAY IN MY LIFE INCLUDES… Craziness! Every day I work on balancing the demands of everyday home and family life and volunteering at my kid’s school with working on writing and web projects, writing articles and continually finding new clients that need my help. I try to squeeze in some time for outdoor adventure with my family on the weekends whenever I can.

MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT LIVING/ WORKING IN THE DEER VALLEY AREA IS… I love the mountains, desert and awesome views readily available in our area! We have some fantastic, off the beaten path nature preserves and hiking trails, and our proximity to the I-17 freeway and the Loop 101 mean that we can head to Northern Arizona pretty quickly. I also love the sense of community in our area and the positive growth in our neighborhoods and economy!

MY FAVORITE MOVIE I COULD NEVER GET TIRED OF WATCHING AND WHY... I have always loved the Raiders of the Lost Ark. Indiana Jones is fearless – endlessly curious, completely brilliant and on an eternal quest to find the truth at the heart of all things. Plus, I really love the hat.

MY FAMILY… is the center of my world and my motivation for chasing the dream of running a successful writing and consulting business.

THE BUSINESS LESSON I LEARNED THE HARD WAY IS… Always follow up and be responsive to customers. Listening to their needs is one of the most important things you can do to help them solve their problems. Always tell the truth and own

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up to your mistakes when they happen, then strive to fix it. Don’t sell yourself short – when you have years of experience in your field and provide high levels of value and benefit to your customers, charge what your work is worth because everyone benefits from fair market pricing.

ONE THING I CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT… Coffee and iced tea!

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1. BANK BALANCE There’s an old adage – “Cash is King.” It refers to the importance of maintaining positive cash flow for the overall fiscal health of a business. A lack of cash can lead to the bankruptcy of a business.

Cash is needed to cover day to day expenses such as purchases of goods to be sold, salaries, rent, and to fund the growth of the business. You can finance business growth, but you need a strong and steady influx of cash to ensure that you meet your debt obligations. Banks are very leery to finance a business that doesn’t have success generating cash – unless you’re comfortable with 12 percent interest rates!

how quickly you receive payments from your customers. Not being able to pay your creditors on a timely basis could have detrimental effects on the business such as losing key suppliers for your products; the need to lay off employees you can’t pay or defaulting on a loan that could lead to bankruptcy. Ensuring your payables are paid on a timely basis helps to build your company’s credit rating, which supports opportunities for gaining credit in the future. It ensures you avoid incurring interest charges that can quickly build your debt – especially credit card balances which carry excessively high rates.

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2. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE: (the money that is owned to the business) Many businesses take payment at the time the service or product is sold. If your business provides credit, it is essential to monitor the collection of these funds to ensure they are received on a timely basis. Customers can quickly become delinquent in paying what is owned to you. This could have a serious impact on your ability to meet your obligations. Therefore, regular monitoring and follow up of accounts receivable is essential to a financially secure business.

5. NET PROFIT Your net profit is the amount of income left in your business after all your expenses (including a reasonable salary to the owner). As a rule of thumb, a strong business will generate net profit between 10 – 15 percent of total revenue. Therefore, if your business is generating $1,000,000 of revenue, a strong outcome for the year would be $100,000 - $150,000 of net profit. Of course, different industries would have different guidelines, but it’s important to keep an eye on your net income to ensure you are accumulating profits for future growth.

3. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: (the money that is owed to others by the business) Your ability to pay your bills is dependent on how much money you have in the bank and

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COVER STORY Superhero September to Save Children

By Jennifer Marshall

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lass shattered and little Bobby cowered in the corner of his room. Daddy yelled louder and louder, and tears poured from Bobby’s eyes. Mommy screamed, and Bobby grabbed Buzzy the Bunny squeezing him to his chest.

Daddy was hurting Mommy again, and it was all his fault. He shouldn’t have spilled his red punch on the carpet.

Footsteps boomed down the hall. The Monster was coming. Bobby pushed his small body deeper into the wall as if hoping he could merge into the plaster and disappear forever.

The bedroom door flew open, and The Monster towered over him. Mommy surged forward and grabbed The Monster by the arm. The Monster raised his hand, which was as big as any monster claw, and hit his Mommy knocking her to the floor.

Bobby knew what was coming next; it was his turn. Clinging helplessly to Buzzy, he closed his eyes seconds before impact…. .

NO CHILD SHOULD EVER BE ABUSED! According to the CDC: “There were 676,000 victims of child abuse and neglect reported to child protective services (CPS) in 2016.”

The nonprofit organization Childhelp states that: “A report of child abuse is made every ten seconds.”

THIS NEEDS TO STOP!

We need a superhero! Thankfully, heroes come in all varieties, and we have one right here in the Valley. He’s Detective Sean Reavie with the Phoenix Police Department, and he’s making a difference in the lives of abused and neglected children. Reavie is a member of the Family Investigations Bureau serving in the Crimes Against Children Unit.

He’s the creator of the program—Superhero September: The Fantastic Fourth—which raises awareness and funds for children who’ve been emotionally, physically and sexually abused and/or are the victims of neglect.

To comprehend how awesome and worthwhile this project is you have to first understand how and why it started back in August 2015.

Reavie and the other detectives in the Crimes Against Children Unit work with Childhelp Children’s Advocacy Center, which falls under the umbrella of Childhelp.

“Kids who come into the Childhelp Center have been listed as victims in police reports,” said Reavie. “Last year, the Center saw 7800 children.”

The Center is designed to be the central stop for all their care.

Forensic nurses and pediatricians examine the kids, which is especially critical if the abuse is sexual, and they collect evidence and take photos.

Meanwhile, a victim’s advocate meets

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with the family to explain the many mental health services the Center provides including play therapy and immersion therapy.

Next, the kids are taken to a playroom where no one can disturb them. Here, they can have fun with other kids, watch movies and just simply play.

Lastly, the children are interviewed by a forensic interviewer in a open-ended format. So these kids, who’ve already suffered so much, only have to share their story once, it’s audio and video recorded.

“No matter what I did,” said Reavie, “the sad and terrified children that came to see me were still sad and terrified when they left—all because someone took away their right to be a child. I realized I needed to do something to reach these kids while I had them because I didn’t have them for very long.”

Reavie, who’d been bullied in school, reminisced about what had made him happy and given him strength during those difficult childhood days. A selfproclaimed “comic book and superhero nerd,” he knew what his best escapism had been—reading comic books and dreaming of being the next superhero.

In August 2015, Reavie received approval from the Director of Childhelp to hang posters of superheroes in their lobby and place comic books in their bookracks. However, he waited until September to implement these ideas— thus, the creation of Superhero September: The Fantastic Fourth.

One day, Reavie walked past a movie theater where Ant-man and Avengers: Age of Ultron were both showing.

“90 percent of the people,” said Reavie, “were wearing superhero Tshirts, and the kids were playing with action figures. Everyone was happy.

What if we gave every kid who came into Childhelp a superhero T-shirt or action figure? Then, they’d be happy when they left.”

Reavie took to social media with his donation request. When he came to work the next morning to a desk piled high with T-shirts and action figures, he knew he was onto something special.

He also knew he worked with an amazing group of first responders as many of his fellow officers and firefighters had contributed to the mountain of goodies.

Caught up in his excitement, he decided they should host a superhero event.

In just a few short weeks, Reavie and his dedicated helpers planned a live superhero show. Batman, Batwoman, Spider-Man, Captain America and Hulk (courtesy of one of the SWAT members who sprayed his body green) were among some of the acclaimed guests along with visitors from Channel 3.

While this wasn’t a public event, TV coverage spread the word, and people were excited. In fact, the Phoenix Law Enforcement Association was so impressed, they wrote him a $500 check to buy more superhero gear. deervalleytimes.com

Before he could go out and shop, a South Phoenix Target manager, who’d seen the TV coverage, contacted the Phoenix Police Department with a generous offer. If Reavie would shop at his Target, he’d give him an additional $250 to spend.

The day before he was to go shopping, Reavie decided it would be a hoot to take Captain America with him. That was the official beginning of the September Superhero Shopping Spree.

This annual September event helps to stock Childhelp for the coming year.

“Last year, we raised $22,000, and it was all gone by about March,” said Reavie. “This year, our goal is to raise $50,000.”

While everything superhero is still the order of the shopping day, they’ve expanded their needs to include diapers, underwear, clothing and shoes because some of the kids come in with nothing.

The four September Superhero Shopping Sprees are scheduled on the following Saturdays: 1, 15, 22 and 29.

They’re all held at different stores in the Valley, and they’re all sponsored by different area businesses. These Shopping Sprees are open to the public, and in fact, Reavie encourages Moms and

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Dads to bring their kids out dressed as their favorite superhero.

“The Super Main Event!” is held on Saturday, September 8 at the Childhelp Center and is considered their flagship affair. This is a festive day for the entire family, and it goes without saying that the party will be full of everyone’s favorite superhero characters.

“The superheroes,” said Reavie, “are all professional costumed actors with movie quality costumes. They’re astonishing to look at because they look like the real person.”

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Superhero September: The Fantastic Fourth in several ways. Join Reavie during one of his Shopping Sprees, and buy some of those needed items.

Or, write a check to Childhelp, and mail it to the attention of: Danielle Gilmour 2120 North Central Avenue Suite #130, Phoenix, Arizona, 85004.

On that, Reavie gives all the credit to Gus Matos and his extraordinary Heroes United Arizona, which is their exclusive supplier of costumed actors.

To ensure he can impress a child with the famous heroes he hangs with and knows, Reavie has his photo taken with each one.

In the end, the Superhero September: The Fantastic Fourth program is designed for kids to feel empowered to be strong and heroic—to see themselves as the hero rather than as the victim. What happened to them doesn’t have to define their being or stop them from living a healthy and happy life going forward.

Reavie speaks of hope being stronger than fear, and he witnessed this with a six-year-old sexual assault victim. Curled in the fetal position, she was totally petrified. She wouldn’t talk, and she wouldn’t move—that was until he placed a pink cape and pink cowl on her.

Instantly, she jumped up, raised her arms and proclaimed: “I’m a hero, and I’m going to save you all.”

Finally, Reavie was bestowed the honor of “State of Arizona Policeman of the Year” for his ingenuity and all his hard work.

Reavie with Black Widow and Captain America

You can donate to

To learn all the details about these events, check out their Facebook page: “Superhero September: The Fantastic Fourth.”

List of Events AUGUST 26TH

Faith Bible Church Fundraiser 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

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Second Annual Super Kids Event at Norterra Canyon Elementary School

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Fourth Annual Target Superhero Shopping Spree presented by PLEA 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Target at 2140 E Baseline Road

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The Super Main Event presented by PPSLA and AZCOPS 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Childhelp Children’s Center of Arizona 2120 N Central Ave

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Walmart Superhero Shopping Spree presented by Paychex, Inc. 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Walmart at 1825 West Bell Road

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Make a donation today! Visit: www.childhelp.org/superhero4 Or contact the Childhelp Children’s Center of Arizona by calling 602-271-4500

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Which receives this response; “That’s impossible. I’ve driven around here and there’s signs everywhere…there has to be something.”

I admit that it looks like there is so much available space, buildings and signs everywhere, however, the truth is we are now very limited in our inventory in the airpark.

A few short years ago there was an abundance of any and every type of property and space available in the airpark. It is amazing to me, once the economy started to turn, how quickly the available inventory disappeared. Deer Valley Airpark has long been known for its surplus of industrial space with yards. It is a requirement that remains in demand today but this type of space is almost completely out of existence in today’s market.

You might recall the introduction of the industrial condo that flooded the industrial markets in 2005 and 2006. Deer Valley had a dozen or more projects with hundreds and hundreds of condos presented to the market at that time. Many projects sold out before they were completed they were so popular. The average size was 3,000 square feet, some with yards and most without. They flew off the shelves almost as fast as you could build them. Those small companies that were contributing and sharing in the boom were investing in these condos. Then starting in 2008, hundreds of these companies went bankrupt when the economy tanked and many of those condos went back to the banks. For years

you could buy one of those condos for half their original sales price. The problem was there were no buyers in those down years. Dozens of these condos remained vacant and available at incredible discount pricing.

Today there are only four, and they are no longer discounted.

From 2006 to 2008 there was so much new construction in Deer Valley you would have thought we were Las Vegas in the 60’s, with cranes everywhere, and every size and shape of new buildings under construction. Businesses were growing and the 10,000 to 25,000 square foot requirements were selling like crazy, most being constructed for spec. After 2008 the only buildings being built were for those very, very few build to suits and almost none in Deer Valley Airpark. No new industrial condos and no new 10,000 to 25,000 square foot spec buildings.

Some of those condo developers got caught in their timing and lost everything. Most businesses were shrinking not growing. And if you needed to grow smaller there was plenty of inventory to choose from.

Banks weren’t very inclined to lend either during the down years, so real estate collapsed from every angle at that time.

Moving forward to 2018 and it may look like 2008 again with business thriving and new construction happening all over Deer Valley. But rest assured our inventory has not stayed ahead of demand. There are less than six buildings for sale between 10,000 to 25,000 square feet and only one of those is new construction.

People are stunned when I tell them what they’re looking for is not available currently in this market.

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A true story of how the first black detective in the Colorado Springs Police Department posed as another, white officer to take down the city’s KKK chapter.

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CHRISTOPHER ROBIN

Now living with a family but having little time to spend with them, an adult Christopher Robin reunites with Winnie the Pooh to find their old friends.

Christopher Robin is a quieter film than most of Disney’s offerings, and while the plot is very thin, it’s just so charming and happy that it almost makes up for it. Each of the iconic Pooh characters are like you remember, and while all except for Jim Cummings are new voice actors, they portray them so authentically. Ewan McGregor is the best they could have gotten for the title character, going against some of the usual stereotypes that we see in the “overworked parent has no time for family” genre, and Hayley Atwell as his wife Evelyn is also great. There isn’t much that happens in the film, and it feels to be more of a celebration of Winnie the Pooh than it is a story about him. It’s a case where I am mixed about my feelings of the film, but I would say I lean more to the positive side of it.

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SLENDER MAN

After performing a ritual, four friends wonder if the disappearances in their town are somehow connected to a mysterious being known as the “Slender Man”.

So much wasted potential. Slender Man had the potential to be a very creepy film at the very least, but somewhere in the films development, something went wrong. Beyond the usual issues of boring characters and cheap scares, it feels like there are so many scenes missing, especially involving one of the leads. And that may be, because there are several scenes in the trailer that are altered or completely removed from the film. Characters disappear without any explanation (and not because of the titular creature if you’re wondering), and there are random time jumps.

This unfortunately turned out to be an allaround studio-interfered mess of a film.

THE MEG

An expedition in the Mariana Trench leads to the discovery of the long believed to be extinct megalodon shark, before it wreaks havoc on the surface.

The Meg is exactly what you expect it to be: nearly two hours of giant shark dumb fun… and when it happens, it is entertaining. The film takes a surprisingly long bit of time to get there, but that actually didn’t bother me.

Granted, many of the supporting cast aren’t very interesting, but the leads are actually likable, and you want to see their journey continue. And while it is self-aware, it never feels like the film is constantly shouting “LOOK HOW DUMB WE ARE!”. It is genuinely surprising how the film restrains itself and could be a contender for the second-best shark film ever.

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SEPTEMBER 21 The House With A Clock In It’s Walls Life Itself Assassination Nation (Limited) The Sisters Brothers (Limited)

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Running November 2 through November 11, festival-goers experience and explore cinema from around the globe, featuring over 50 films, discover indie gems, award-winning crowd-pleasers, documentary spotlights, and much more.

The opening night celebration kicks off on Friday, November 2, at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Mix and mingle, enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres, and view the prestigious opening night film.

The Festival then moves to the Harkins Shea 14 on Saturday, November 3 to commence opening weekend with a full schedule of curated films showing on multiple screens.

Each weeknight from Monday, November 5 through Friday, November 9, the Festival will feature one film.

On the final Festival weekend of Saturday, November 10 and Sunday, November 11, another full slate of films on multiple screens will be shown leading up to the closing night film on Sunday evening.

About the Scottsdale International Film Festival: Founded in 2001, Scottsdale International Film Festival is an annual ten-day destination event that connects audiences with award-winning cinema from around the globe. During its 18-year history, the Festival has presented more than 650 films – ranging from major Academy Award winners to undiscovered indie gems – to more than 100,000 attendees. For more information, please visit www.scottsdalefilmfestival.com.

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THINGS TO DO LADIES’ NIGHT OUT WHEN: The last Thursday of each month at 5 p.m.

WHERE: The Shops at Norterra, 2470 W. Happy Valley Rd. in Phoenix WHAT: Enjoy a night out with the ladies, with special activities and offers from participating shops and restaurants.

SPLASH BASH WHEN: September 1 – 3 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

WHERE: OdySea in the Desert, 9500 E. Via de Ventura in Scottsdale WHAT: OdySea in the Desert is throwing the BIGGEST End of Summer Bash over Labor Day Weekend.

Held in the outdoor courtyard, this party will feature: Giant water slides, endless foam parties, ice cream eating contests for all ages and more! Bring the kids to have fun, cool off, and celebrate the end of summer. Don’t forget your water shoes and sunscreen so you can play all day!

FRY’S FREE WEEKEND 2018 WHEN: September 8 and 9 from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

WHERE: Arizona Science Center, 600 E. Washington St. in Phoenix WHAT: Arizona Science Center is excited to offer FREE general admission on Saturday, September 8 and Sunday, September 9 courtesy of Fry’s Food Stores to all that have a curious mind about science!

Guests will be able to roam around all four levels of the Center’s handson science galleries. In addition to FREE general admission, guests can enjoy shows in the Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater and Dorrance Planetarium for only $5. The Science Center will host a variety of hands-on demonstrations and activities throughout the weekend (will vary per day). Get tickets online at www.azscience.org

ALL ARIZONA SCHOOL RETIREES ASSOCIATION MEETING (AASRA) WHEN: September 13, 11:00 a.m.

WHERE: Deer Valley Airport Restaurant WHAT: The All Arizona School Retirees Association (AASRA) Northwest Unit meeting is a great way for retired school employees to stay connected and informed on issues that affect their retirement.

AASRA Northwest Unit meets the second Thursday of each month from September through May at the Deer Valley Airport Restaurant.

Our first meeting of the new school year will be held on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Visit our website at northwestaasra. weebly.com to find out more details and benefits of membership. Hope to see you there.

JUNK IN THE TRUNK VINTAGE MARKET WHEN: September 14 – 16 WHERE: WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd. in Scottsdale WHAT: Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market inspires creativity by curating spaces to embrace a vintage lifestyle. With over 150 vintage and handmade vendors selling all things chippy, rusty, vintage and handmade there is something for everyone!

WINE, WOMEN & SHOES WHEN: Saturday, September 15 at 11 a.m.

WHERE: Chateau Luxe, 1175 East Lone Cactus Dr. in Phoenix WHAT: Slip on your stilettos and help women reach new heights at this fashionable fundraiser! This event benefits Fresh Start Women’s Foundation, which is committed to providing education, resources and support for women to positively transform their lives and strengthen the community. Tickets can be purchased online at www. winewomenandshoes.com/event/freshstart/

AN EVENING WITH THE EAGLES WHEN: Saturday, September 8 at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Talking Stick Resort Arena, 201 E. Jefferson St. in Phoenix WHAT: See The Eagles LIVE! Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmit, with Vince Gill and Deacon Frey.

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THINGS TO DO PINNACLE PEAK FARMERS MARKET WHEN: Each Saturday from September 15 – May 2019 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

WHERE: Wet ‘N Wild, 4243 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd. Glendale, AZ 85310 WHAT: Support local vendors!

Purchase your fresh veggies and local foods.

TOASTMASTER’S MEET AND GREET WHEN: September 19, from 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

WHERE: Community Room at Phoenix Fire Station 50, 20225 N. 35thAve in Phoenix, 85027 WHAT: 50thyear celebration of the Word Processors Toastmaster’s Club! Toastmasters Clubs empower individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders.

STEAM EXPLORATION DAY WHEN: Saturday, September 22 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

WHERE: Desert Ridge Marketplace, 21001 N. Tatum Blvd. in Phoenix WHAT: Calling all scientists, techies, artists and enthusiasts!

Experience an afternoon filled with innovative games, experiments and loads of surprises during The Wacky Science Show featuring “Dr. Science!” Featuring interactive stations including: Electric Play Doh, Pinwheel Wind Generator, Magnetic Levitation, Build your own Kaleidoscope and more!

GREAT HEARTS GALA WHEN: Saturday, September 29 from 5:30 – 11 p.m.

WHERE: Chateau Luxe, 1175 East Lone Cactus Dr. in Phoenix WHAT: Space is limited, purchase your tickets today. Funds raised at the Gala help us address the critical need for more high-quality teachers in Arizona and will help provide professional development programs for over 1,000 teachers throughout the Valley. Tickets are on sale at greathearts18.auction-bid.org/microsite/register

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