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Build Back Better Is Dead, But Your Chance to Secure Energy Independence Is Not

By Erick O’Donnell

“A

ll politics are local,” as a time-tested American saying goes.

When considering climate change, the most urgent political issue of our time, we might instinctively balk at this old sawhorse. What, after all, could be less local a concern than the challenges posed by global warming?

Yet a closer look reveals that regular people always have the power to effect major change if they are determined to do so, especially if they have the support of their community.

All eyes were on the new administration over the past year as it tried to marshal support for its Build Back Better package of public investments—and for good reason. Among other provisions, the bill would have significantly enhanced incentives for green-energy investments, encouraging businesses and individuals to make the kinds of changes needed for the country to fulfill its carbon-reduction commitments.

The plan stalled just before this past Christmas in the face of resistance from two Democratic senators. In explaining his refusal to back the bill, West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin paid lip service to political ideals, but his considerable vested interest in the dying coal industry is hard to ignore.

Kyrsten Sinema, one of our very own senators, remained enigmatic and noncommittal to the end, a puzzling stance toward a rare opportunity to harness her state’s most abundant natural resource—the sun’s energy.

But no matter what powerful politicians are doing (or, more to the point, not doing) on the national stage to counteract climate change, there is always something regular people can do. More than 200,000 homeowners in Arizona have already installed solar systems, which produce enough electrical output to power almost a million homes, according to the Solar Energy Industry Association, and Arizonans are only getting started. You can secure dependable, affordable energy for yourself and your family while contributing to clean-energy self-sufficiency for America. And the professionals at SunSolar Solutions, a locally owned full-service solar installer, want to help—even if politicians don’t.

New energy initiatives would have been a boon to homeowners and to American green energy as a whole. But 26 percent of the cost of a solar system is still a big chunk of change for Uncle Sam to kick in, and it’s still available until the end of this year. It’s vital, however, that you act soon to take advantage of this temporary generosity because it’s only good for

systems that are placed in service before January 1, 2023. On that date, the credit drops to 22 percent.

SunSolar Solutions focuses on maximizing value for customers by leveraging the tax incentive to the hilt. By installing the greatest possible number of panels on your roof, you maximize the amount of money that the U.S. government will be investing in the system and into your home.

If the 100 percent design created a $10,000 subsidy, then the 150-percent design will produce a $15,000 subsidy. There is no limit to the size of the system and, therefore, the size of the tax credit. The result of a properly designed system is a lower monthly and annual cost for the household’s electricity.

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New Thrift Store Opens in North 32nd

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have been negatively affected by drugs, homelessness, and human trafficking.

NORTH 32ND WILL SOON BE HOME TO A NEW THRIFT STORE WITH A PURPOSE: IDENTIFREED ATTIC, WHICH IS SLATED TO OPEN AT 13637 N. 32ND STREET EARLY THIS MONTH. Funds raised through the new thrift store will go directly to changing the lives of women who

The organization behind the new thrift shop is a nonprofit called IdentiFreed. This parachurch evangelistic nonprofit was founded by the husbandand-wife duo of Carrie Bradley and Rodney Pieres. The two have a passion for helping those who are suffering from addiction and homelessness because they’ve experienced those hardships as well.

“The IdentiFreed Attic location will not only serve as a place where the public can go to purchase affordable clothes, but it will be a place where the women it serves can go to access computers to look for jobs, learn interviewing skills, as well as receive clothes for potential job interviews,” Bradley shares.

The idea behind IdentiFreed Attic began when Bradley and Pieres wanted a way to support the work they already do with IdentiFreed, which includes outreach

and support to trafficking victims, the homeless, and others in need. Once open, 100% of the profits from IdentiFreed Attic will go toward supporting their outreach efforts. To learn more, visit IdentiFreed.org or e-mail info@identiFreed.org.

Crews Complete All Major Work on Loop 101 Widening Project New lanes, improvements finished along 13 miles of Pima Freeway Photo Courtesy of Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) THE FINAL MAJOR COMPONENTS OF THE LOOP 101 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN THE NORTH VALLEY HAVE BEEN COMPLETED FOLLOWING THE LAST SCHEDULED FULL WEEKEND CLOSURE FOR LANE-MARKING WORK, ACCORDING TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ADOT).

ADOT’s $185 million project, which started in January 2019, has added a fourth regular (general purpose) lane in each direction along 13 miles of Loop 101. Drivers have already been experiencing improved traffic flow along the wider freeway for several months while crews focused attention on other neces4 • February 2022 • NORTH 32ND NEWS

sary work such as interchange enhancements, the addition of permanent, easier-to-see lane stripes, and the sealing of concrete deck joints.

Other improvements added during the Loop 101 project include: • Wider bridges above cross streets, the Central Arizona Project canal and area washes.

• A new Loop 101 overpass above the city of Scottsdale’s planned Miller Road extension.

• New freeway lighting and signs.

• Noise barriers in areas where they are warranted.

• New landscaping in several areas.

• On- and off-ramps at interchanges reconstructed to fit the profile of the wider freeway.

As with other freeway construction projects, crews will oversee a required landscape establishment period and take care of any other minor work.

Drivers are asked to continue to stay alert for workers or equipment in the area.

The Loop 101 Improvement Project has been funded as part of the Regional Transportation Plan for the Maricopa County region. Projects in the plan are funded in part by Proposition 400, a dedicated half-cent sales tax approved by Maricopa County voters in 2004.

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By Gwen Jorgenson and Jenna-Lee Neff Photos Courtesy of the Arizona Live Music Cooperative NORTH 32ND FOLK MUSIC FANS ARE INVITED TO COME TOGETHER FOR OPEN MIC NIGHTS EVERY MONDAY AT 6:30 P.M., SPONSORED BY THE ARIZONA LIVE MUSIC COOPERATIVE (AZLMC). The nonprofit organization has partnered with Genesis Church to give local musicians a venue in response to the reduction of live performances in the past two years.

“This one is all about the music and giving the music community in the Valley a stage and an audience,” says Glen Gardner, local musician and cofounder of the AZLMC. “It’s not a bar or restaurant, but a dedicated listening room with a stage, professional sound, video, and an appreciative audience.”

Because performing in front of a live audience is enjoyable and beneficial for both the singer and the listener,

AZLMC’s mission is to provide performance opportunities to musicians and to encourage the spiritual healing power of music.

Musicians of all ages and backgrounds are welcome to attend the open mic nights at the church, where Gardner drives the event as the sound engineer.

Providing professional sound equipment, he takes the audience through each performer’s two song rotation. The music selections by the artists vary from original compositions, folk standards, spoken-word performances, and a cappella. Musicians bring a variety of acoustic guitars, electric guitars, harmonicas, and banjos.

“We very much appreciate the support of the folks at Genesis Church,” Gardner says. “They share our vision of music as a healing force in a time when it’s an especially important lifeline for many.”

Musicians wishing to perform can sign up at 6 p.m. each Monday, with doors opening to the public at 6:30 p.m.

Genesis Church, located at 13625 N. 32nd Street, is smoke- and alcohol-free.

Respect for the venue is requested. All donations collected at the door benefit local recovery programs.

“Many music venues have closed over the past couple of years,” says Gardner.

“We thought it was important to have a place where local musicians could play and be appreciated.”

Gardner’s career has centered on music.

He has played with several successful bands, had a radio morning show, and now refurbishes high-quality guitars.

He works with AZLMC co-founder Cowboy Wrecks, a singer, song writer, and the production engineer. Each week he produces the video recorded event for YouTube and SoundCloud.com.

“This group of musicians are outstanding in their talent as well as spirit,” says Cowboy Wrecks. “We sincerely love having a wide variety of artists of all levels. All are welcome.”

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THE MAGGIORE GROUP, THE POWERHOUSE CONCEPT CREATORS BEHIND HASH KITCHEN, THE SICILIAN BUTCHER AND THE SICILIAN BAKER, ARE PROUD TO HAVE OFFICIALLY UNVEILED THEIR LATEST CULINARY MASTERPIECE—THE MEXICANO. The newest restaurant concept, located at 4801 E. Cactus Road, is spearheaded by husband-and-wife duo Celeb Chef Joey Maggiore and Cristina Maggiore, and is

inspired by the flavors, colorful art, music, and culture of Mexico. The buzzy, nouveau Mexican eatery debuts with a reimagined experience, including Mexico City-inspired design, a chef-driven menu, experiential food and cocktail carts, rotating DJs featuring Latin music, and the country’s first-ever build-your-own Michelada bar.

On the creative culinary menu, guests can start their meal with the restaurant’s signature Micheladas made

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Phoenix City Council Approves Water Conservation Plan Information and Photo Courtesy of the City of Phoenix RECENTLY, THE PHOENIX CITY COUNCIL VOTED UNANIMOUSLY TO ALLOW THE CITY TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CENTRAL ARIZONA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT IN RESPONSE TO CONTINUING DECLINES IN WATER SUPPLIES IN LAKE MEAD ON THE COLORADO RIVER. The agreement, known as the 500+ Plan, involves the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and stakeholders in Arizona, California, and Nevada. The goal is to add 500,000 acrefeet of additional water to Lake Mead each year through 2026. The plan is projected to add approximately 16 feet of water to the reservoir, which continues to reach record low levels.

Those targets will require agreement participants to do without certain amounts of their Colorado River allotments. In exchange for a reduction in water delivery, the parties will receive financial compensation.

“The City of Phoenix recognizes the seriousness of a declining Colorado River, and this action is representative 6 • February 2022 • NORTH 32ND NEWS

of the collaborative regional efforts that are necessary to address the challenge of water scarcity and drought,” says Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego. “Phoenix is a desert community that prioritizes sustainable growth, and the funds saved through this plan will contribute to identifying, innovating and piloting solutions to increase water use efficiency and promote conservation.”

Phoenix will receive compensation in the amount of $4,163,765.97 for a contribution in 2022 of 15,977 acrefeet. The money will come from Central Arizona Water Conservation District and will be used to implement water conservation programs. The city will consider additional contributions in subsequent years on a caseby-case basis.

“This short-term action is important because it represents quick thinking and collaboration among water users in the Southwest,” says Phoenix District 1 Councilwoman Ann O’Brien, who also is a member of the Board of Directors for Arizona Municipal Water Users Association (AMWUA). “Ultimately, the answer is a long-term adaptation to a hotter, drier future, which must include more efficient use of water.”​ myhyperlocalnews.com

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Chompie’s and JRI Hospitality Celebrate Grand Opening of 32nd Street and Cactus Road Location Community Invited to Four-Day Series of Events and Specials CHOMPIE’S AND JRI HOSPITALITY OFFICIALLY CELEBRATE THE OPENING OF THE MUCH-ANTICIPATED NEW CHOMPIE’S DELI, BAKERY AND RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 3212 E. CACTUS ROAD. The new location brings 27,000 square feet of vibrant New York experiences and delicacies to neighbors and businesses in North 32nd. In addition to the grand opening festivities, Chompie’s celebrates its 43rd anniversary in the Valley of the Sun on February 14.

“We couldn’t be prouder to open up this new location just a mile from where our original location opened in 1979 and in the very neighborhood where our founders Lou and Lovey still reside,” says Mark Borenstein, co-founder and owner. “We are so grateful to be welcoming back our local customers from the area and look forward to celebrating our official grand opening all month long.”

FOUR DAYS OF EVENTS AND DEALS Festivities begin on Wednesday, Feb. 9, which happens to be National Bagel and Lox Day. Guests of all Chompie’s locations can enjoy a Lox Box (including six bagels, a halfpound of lox and a half pound of plain cream cheese) for just $19.99.

On Thursday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m., A Lennon Legacy, a Beatles tribute band, will be performing at the new location as legendary mural artist Randall Hedden — whose incredible artwork graces the walls of each Chompie’s location — demonstrates his incredible speed painting talents. Hedden’s works will be part of a silent auction that evening to raise money for Junior Achievement Arizona and Playworks. Guests can enjoy drink specials throughout the event.

The next day, Feb. 11, Chompie’s 32nd Street and Cactus Road location pays homage to the local “boys in blue” and the incredible skills of the Special Olympics with a “Tip a Cop” event. From 7-11 a.m., Maricopa County Sheriff officers will serve as “celebrity waiters” with tips (and donations) benefiting the Special Olympics.

On Sunday, Feb. 13, Chompie’s presents “Mocktails and Cocktails” for Junior Achievement. This event takes place at the new location from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., complete with Bloody Mary bar and drink specials, with proceeds benefitting Junior Achievement.

Feb. 14 marks the official grand opening and celebration of the brand’s 43rd anniversary (not to mention Valentine’s Day) with free heart cookies, ribbon cutting and proclamation ceremony with Mayor Kate Gallego, Representative Debbie Stark and Chamber members at 2 p.m., followed by a reception featuring free slices of a giant celebratory cake.

Chompie’s North 32nd location is located at 3212 E. Cactus Road. For more information, visit chompies.com.

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By Alison Bailin Batz Photos Courtesy of Participating Restaurants THE GIRL SCOUT COOKIE DESSERT CHALLENGE IS BACK FOR ITS EIGHTH YEAR! After taking a break in February 2021 due

to the COVID-19 pandemic, Girl Scouts– Arizona Cactus-Pine Council (GSACPC) is pleased to present the return of the challenge taking place February 1-28.

Chefs from venues throughout the state will participate in this year’s friendly competition to create a winning dessert with one of these classic Girl Scout

Cookies: Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Do-Si-Dos, Trefoils, or Lemon-Ups.

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“The participating chefs will use their culinary prowess to re-imagine these classic Girl Scout Cookies into a delicious dessert and feature it on their menus throughout the entire month of February.

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Community Art Project at PVCC Honors Indigenous People PARADISE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS HONORING THE INDIGENOUS TRIBES WHO ONCE LIVED IN AND AROUND THE COLLEGE’S UNION HILLS CAMPUS. This is the second ceramics project in a series of art projects requested by PVCC President Dr. Paul Dale, who envisions thoughtful and provoking artwork campus-wide in the coming years. The first, unveiled last spring, was a series of wall murals depicting the college’s eight core values.

“The Piipaash, also known as the Maricopa people, along with the Salt River Authm people lived in the area before the modern era,” explains Dustin Lopez, a PVCC alumni and Native American artist chosen to lead this project alongside David Bradley, a PVCC art professor. “This is a chance to offer history and knowledge about the people who lived here before us.”

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Lopez graduated from PVCC’s EMT and fire program in 2009 and worked as a firefighter until retiring in 2020. He has always been interested in celebrating his heritage and culture as an artist since he was child. He grew up in Prescott, born of the Red Streaks Running

Through the Water and born for the Red Corn People of the Seama Village, and he often visited his grandmother on the Navajo reservation. In 2012, he started working in his community with the tribes and at-risk youth, specifically indigenous kids who got into trouble for graffiti.

“Indigenous people have been writing on walls for years, telling stories and strengthening their identity,” he explains. “I help to educate these kids, teaching them the fundamentals of art, creating murals to tell their stories versus tagging random markings. I give them the platform and education to reinforce their identities.”

Together, Lopez, Bradley, and graphic designer Kaily Toney are leading a team of volunteers in the early stages of developing the Water is Life ceramic mural.

Toney is a member of the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian community and was brought into the project by Lopez.

The project is open to the public and is seeking additional volunteer input to help erect the mural. For those interested in getting involved, the group meets every Friday from 3 to 5 p.m. at PVCC’s Union Hills campus (located at 18401 N. 32nd Street) while school is in session. Contact David.bradley@paradisevalley. edu for more details. myhyperlocalnews.com

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Located at 11111 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite #120A, Scottsdale Selfie is a familyowned photography studio filled with interactive installations ranging from intricately painted murals to completely furnished themed rooms. Props and backdrops begging to be mixed-and-matched are spread throughout the facility, allowing visitors to customize their photo layouts to be exactly how they want them. Portable ring lights equipped with Bluetooth connection also ensure that all lovingly crafted snapshots are sure-fire keepers. With just a phone and the power of imagination, all who visit Scottsdale Selfie are guaranteed truly unique and outstanding end results.

“We are looking to create an environment for our neighbors, friends, and tourists to come have fun and enjoy some creativity,” says Scottsdale Selfie owner Mike Clevenger. “Whether it’s through date night or a friends’ night out, we want to make our community just a little bit of a better place to live by helping to create some memories.”

This one-of-a-kind “experium,” or “experience museum,” provides a variety of different appointment types to best fit your preferences. After scheduling a reservation on the Scottsdale Selfie website, visitors can purchase individual tickets to explore the breathtaking art installments that Scottsdale Selfie has to offer. Those looking to see the wonderful sights, snap some gorgeous selfies, or make new friends are free to roam the studio at a self-guided pace and let their creativity run wild.

Additionally, if you’re looking for a unique get-together idea or a picturesque scene to organize fabulous family portraits, Scottsdale Selfie offers personalized private parties for all your birthday, reunion, myhyperlocalnews.com

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“We’ve done podcasts, yoga retreats, teambuilders, professional headshots, and so much more,” says Clevenger. “Scottsdale Selfie is really opportunistic for anything social. There are a lot of challenges in the world that all of us face daily, but this is a little corner where you can separate yourself from that, have some of those good belly laughs with your family and friends, and really just be yourself.”

Scottsdale Selfie currently has over a dozen entirely unique photo spots for anyone to visit and make their own. These installations are constantly changing with the seasons to ensure an entirely new experience with every visit. This month introduced four Valentine’s Day themed installments for all lovebirds looking for an entertaining and memorable date night experience.

To learn more about Scottsdale Selfie or make reservations, visit their website at scottsdale-selfie.com. For the latest updates and sneak peeks at coming installations, follow Scottsdale Selfie on Instagram @scottsdale_selfie, TikTok @ scottsdaleselfie, and their Facebook page @ScottsdaleSelfie.

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Charity Arizona Gives Day Registration Deadline Nears for Local Nonprofits

Arizona Gives Day raised a record $7.1 million for nonprofits in 2021 FEBRUARY 28 IS THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR LOCAL NONPROFITS INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN ARIZONA GIVES DAY, THE 24-HOUR ONLINE FUNDRAISING EVENT, FROM NOON ON APRIL 5 UNTIL NOON ON APRIL 6. Since 2013, Arizona Gives has raised more than $30 million for nonprofits statewide, setting a single-year record in 2021 by raising $7.1 million.

Presented by FirstBank, one of the nation’s largest privately held banks with a focus on “banking for good,” Arizona Gives is hosted by the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits and the Arizona Grantmakers Forum.

Re-enrollment and payment of a refundable registration fee is required and can be completed at azgives.org/eligibility.

Registrants receive access to workshops and training, marketing and graphics toolkit, and can fundraise all year on AZGives.org.

The Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits’ Senior Vice President and Director of Development Jennifer Purcell shares that new features rolled out in the past year

include peer-to-peer fundraising, an earlygiving leaderboard, and a collective listing of events and volunteer opportunities for viewing in one place.

“These features were created to encourage year-round use of the website and assist with connecting the community with nonprofit organizations of interest,” Purcell says. “This year, returning participants can take advantage of special QR codes, donate buttons to imbed on a website, and an auto-generated repeating donation feature to encourage previous donors to give again.”

Arizona Gives unites nonprofits, big and small, new and established, to celebrate and increase philanthropy in Arizona through online giving. Arizona Gives helps raise awareness about the critical role Arizona nonprofits play in our communities and inspires people to give generously to create a thriving and stronger Arizona for all. Information required for registration and re-enrollment includes general information about the nonprofit, an IRS Determination Letter, the most current completed financials through Form 990 or the organization’s

operating budget, and a bank account and routing number for electronic distribution of donations.

Arizona Gives provides virtual workshops to assist in making each participant’s fundraising experience a success.

Workshops take place through March.

Registrants can participate in real time or view the recording later.

“Arizona Gives offers a number of significant options for both nonprofits and donors including the ability for year-round giving and for donors to create personal fundraiser campaigns,” says Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits CEO Kristen Merrifield.

New 2022 campaign features for nonprofits include: • New ways for nonprofits to direct traffic to their Arizona Gives Day profiles including options for an embeddable donation button and QR code.

• Ability to send thank-you emails directly from the Arizona Gives Day platform.

• An option for the peer fundraiser page “hero image” to be either static or as a video.

• Ability for nonprofits to link to their Vimeo videos in addition to YouTube.

• A new Repeat Your Donation feature which enables donors to review previous donations and then make that specific donation again or add to it with a click of a button.

For interested donors, AzGives.org offers an advanced search filter to find nonprofits by specific criteria, area of focus, and which donations may qualify as an Arizona tax credit. In addition to creating a fundraiser page, donors also can create a donor account to set up recurring donations, track their giving throughout the year, or they may simply check out as a guest.

Complete information, including answers to important questions about Arizona Gives Day, can be found at AZGives.org.

Tickets Now Available for Dinner in the Desert Fundraiser Benefitting Benevilla

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enevilla is kicking up their heels by hosting their annual fundraising event, Dinner in the Desert, on Friday, March 25 at the beautiful Barn at Desert Foothills venue, located at East Jomax Road in

Phoenix. While the fundraiser happens next month, tickets are now on sale.

At the event, attendees can join Benevilla for fireside cocktails at sunset, a desert sky full of stars, dinner, dancing, raffles, and music by the popular local western band Honeygirl, performing old and new country favorites. In addition to a lovely evening of dinner and dancing, there will be exciting fundraising activities for guests to help support the work Benevilla does in the community. These include chances to win raffle prizes for various dining, sports, shopping, staycation, and entertainment items.

Individual tickets to the event are $175, or guests can host a preferred table for 10 guests for $2,000, which includes their name on event signage and listing in the event program book. There are also several sponsorship levels available: from the $500 Silver Spur level or

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a Cowboy Coffee Bar sponsorship for $1,000 up to the $3,000 Campfire Cocktail Reception sponsor. For more information about the Dinner in the Desert event, tickets or sponsorship opportunities, visit benevilla.org or call Daphne Vincent, Donor Relations Manager, at 623-5844999. The Dinner in the Desert event is made possible through the generous support of local sponsors, including Presenting Sponsor Arrowhead Lexus.

Benevilla (benevilla.org) is a Valley-based not-for-profit enriching the lives of older adults, intellectually disabled adults, children, and the families who care for them.

Benevilla has been serving others for 41 years through life enriching programs and services including day programs for adults with dementia and other disabilities, intergenerational programs, free grocery shopping services, transportation to medical appointments, caregiver support groups, and many other vital services. myhyperlocalnews.com

Charity Happy Hooves Continues to Grow; Welcomes Neighbors to Come Out and Volunteer

By Jeremiah Sosa Photos Courtesy of Happy Hooves

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Located at 15220 N. 27th Street, Happy Hooves is an animal farm owned and operated by Jesse Pekarek.

Visit us at pvcommunityfoodbank.org or scan the QR Code to learn more about how you can get involved in our variety of programs

Pekarek grew up on a dairy farm in Minnesota, which was where his love for animals was sparked. After moving to Arizona 22 years ago, he felt like his heart was being pulled to work with nonprofit organizations, so he started working with a nonprofit that raised funds for underprivileged children.

He originally started his farm with just two miniature horses that he rescued from a slaughter pen. He then started taking the horses to nursing homes, memory care centers, and anywhere else that desired animal-assisted therapy. Fast forward a few years and the Happy Hooves operation has grown to house over 20 animals ranging from miniature horses, to alpacas, to a Barbados Blackbelly sheep.

With his organization growing, Pekarek decided to shift from the old model of transporting animals off-site to now mostly offering the therapy on site at the Happy Hooves farm. This is so that the visitors can choose from

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hat started out as a small hobby farm for one North 32nd resident has transformed into a growing nonprofit called Happy Hooves, an organization that helps locals heal through animal-assisted therapy.

After doing this for over 11 years, he was happy that he was able to make a difference in the community, but he was missing something that has been a part of his life since he was a child—working with animals. This all changed when he found a property in North 32nd that was the perfect place to start his dream farm.

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a variety of animals rather than being only allowed to see one or two during off-site visits.

“It’s a completely different experience by doing it the way I’m now doing it,” Pekarek says. “Since the pandemic, it’s kind of organically evolved into me doing more on-site types of activities.”

The pandemic also sparked another business venture that has helped to fund the Happy Hooves farm: virtual visits.

Pekarek started offering virtual tours of his farm to people from all over the world who want to learn more about the animals.

After the past few years of trying out different business ventures and ways to expand the farm, Happy Hooves has grown in popularity and become a hotspot for people looking to volunteer. The farm has a steady flow of volunteers; from those that help a couple times a year to others who help out every week. “I don’t want people to have the presumption that it’s going to be about mucking stalls, picking up poop, and filling up water troughs and hay bags,” he says. “I like to keep it open where people can find what they enjoy doing while working with the animals.”

To learn more about Happy Hooves, including how to sign up to volunteer, visit happyhoovesaz.org.

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Neighbors

Hello Neighbor! roll-off dumpster business. Other than that, I am a homebody.

HI, MY NAME IS… Cindy Morgan. I am the owner of Shadow Mountain Auto Service alongside my husband, Curt Morgan.

I’VE HAD MY BUSINESS IN NORTH 32ND FOR 13 YEARS AND I LOVE IT BECAUSE… The people in the area are such nice people that it makes what we do enjoyable.

A TYPICAL DAY IN MY LIFE INCLUDES… Working at Shadow Mountain Auto Service (shadowmountainauto.com) and handling our Redbox+

MY FAMILY IS… The glue of my soul. I do not have a large family but those who are in my family, including friends, is what life is about. Without them my life would not have the meaning and fulfillment it does.

ONE THING I CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT IS… Enjoying the wildlife of the outdoors.

My home is located near the base of a mountain, so I love to watch all the critters that enjoy our backyard each day.

MY FAVORITE MOVIE I COULD NEVER GET TIRED OF WATCHING AND WHY… “Ready Player One.” My husband Curt and I can watch that movie regularly and never get tired of it. It is fun and you can just relax and go with it. It also has so many great 80s and 90s references and you see more each time you watch it.

WHEN I WAS YOUNGER I WANTED TO BE… A horse trainer. I know, I sound like so many girls when we were young! I never went that route as it was a tough industry to get into not growing up in that world. So instead, I went into media for several years and then worked at an animal hospital before opening Shadow Mountain Auto Service.

THE SONG I WOULD SING AT KARAOKE NIGHT WOULD BE… “B*itch” by Meredith Brooks. I have always liked that song and I know all the words, too.

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THE PERSON WHO MOTIVATES ME IS… My husband. He is my rock and is there for me no matter what. He is my biggest cheerleader and I wouldn’t be who I am without him and his complete support of me.

THE LAST THING THAT MADE ME LAUGH OUT LOUD WAS… My team at Shadow Mountain Auto Service. They are great and make me laugh every day.

Laughter is such an important part of life, and it makes my heart happy that the shop is such an upbeat place.

THE PERFECT DAY… Is chilling at home with my husband. We are dorks and have a great time running around the house entertaining each other. My favorite place to be away from home is the sand dunes where we drive our off-road vehicles side by side.

MY FAVORITE LOCAL NONPROFIT IS… Vet Tix. It is a nonprofit organization that helps veterans with tickets to all kinds of fun events. Michael Focareto and his team have done such tremendous work over the years for our veterans, and he is also part of the North 32nd community!

THE BEST GIFT I EVER RECEIVED WAS… Having my daughter Alexis. She is now in her 20s and is such a wonderful, kindhearted, and strong individual. We are very close and I am beyond thankful for that and the love that we share.

MY DREAM VACATION WOULD BE… To take off in our motorhome for two years and hit every Nascar track while seeing so much of this amazing country.

THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE I HAVE EVER RECEIVED… You are never a failure if you never quit. My motto is that “attitude is everything.” myhyperlocalnews.com

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Are Those Over 65 Going to Solve the Housing Shortage?

By Louisa Ward, Realtor

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alk to almost anyone in America about surging home prices and you’ll come around to the trilliondollar question: Are we in a housing bubble? The answer is that we are in a housing shortage, not bubble.

MOST ECONOMISTS FORECAST A CONTINUED STRONG SELLERS’ MARKET In the long run, the party won’t go on forever, but it will absolutely go on for the next five to 10 years. “Millennials are driving the housing market, and even Gen X and Baby Boomers are looking for places to live—so that’s all healthy demand,” says Ralph McLaughlin, chief economist at Kukun, a real estate analytics company, in a recent “Forbes” article.

Demand for homes doesn’t look great beyond 2039 because birth rates are falling, and the older Baby Boomers (1945-1955) and Silent Generation (19251945) are dying.

ANALYST WHO PREDICTED HOUSING CRISIS RINGS WARNING BELL AGAIN Ivy Zelman, an analyst who predicted the 2008 housing crisis as early as 2005 worries that there won’t be enough people in the near future to buy all the houses we’re building. Falling fertility rates, and aging population, are the main drivers of a declining population and new household formation.

If the population decreases, then the future housing demand will likely be much less. The senior population, the Baby Boomers and Silent Generation, are a large sector, and when today’s children grow up to be old enough to live on their own, the senior population will be greatly reduced due to deaths in this large sector.

Therefore, the number of future adults needing housing will be much lower.

The chart on this page shows the high percentage of population in the Baby Boomers and how population growth has been declining since.

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First, many initial Baby Boomer deaths will occur to married couples, leaving the surviving spouse to continue to head a household. Many deaths will also occur to people who do not head a household, but rather live in a household headed by children or other relatives, or in assisted living or nursing facilities. Even though this will be a decrease in population spread out over many decades, the rate of natural increase (births minus deaths) is projected to fall dramatically.

NORTH 32ND COMMUNITY STATISTICS DEMOGRAPHICS OF 85028 Population: 19,276 Baby Boomer and older: 7,295 (38% of population) Number of Households: 7,992 Average Household Size: 2.4 people Percentage of households with children: 20.7%

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DEMOGRAPHICS OF 85032 Population: 70,008 Baby Boomer and older: 15,101 (22% of population) Number of Households: 26,632 Average House Size: 2.60 people Percentage of households with children: 27.8% In the next few decades, up to 38% of the population in North 32nd will be put back into the housing supply due to Baby Boomer and Silent Generation deaths.

Louisa Ward is a senior partner at My Az Realty Team and RE/ MAX Excalibur. She is part of the Top 2 percent of Realtors in Phoenix and Scottsdale with 25 years of experience. Louisa is also an active member of the North 32nd community, serving as a local real estate expert, member of the PV Village Planning Committee, and a Mountain Preserve Block Watch leader. To learn more, visit MyAZRealtyTeam.com, call 602-769-6699, or e-mail MyAzRealtyTeam@gmail.com.

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Affinity Wealth Advisory Group: How to Handle Market Volatility us in place. The choice is ever constant – stay the course

By Renee A. Hanson, Private Wealth Advisor, or stop the uneasiness. Will data or emotions rule your Affinity Wealth Advisory Group, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC decision?

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he exhilarating anticipation of ticking up the roller coaster is quickly followed by the screams of the downward spiral to its eventual stop. We know the ride, yet we will stay the course because we know the ride will end – not just because we are locked in our seats for the duration. Understanding the outcome helps us tolerate the ride, and even enjoy most of it. But if you add uncertainty, the ride has a different feeling. No matter how often you tell yourself the ride will end, the uncertainty creates emotions.

As an investor, you may read about the ups and downs of the stock market and it may feel like a roller coaster.

History shows us that previous market corrections have ended. Yet even armed with the data, your emotions seem to contradict your good judgement. This internal conflict may cause you to flip day to day from staying the course and ignoring uncertainty or selling off to reduce the risk. If we look at historical charts of the markets, we can project ahead to presume the outcome of the current correction. These rational thoughts of historical data somehow still may not communicate calm to the heart and stomach. Big market moves may seem less tolerable and there is no locking bar to keep 16 • February 2022 • NORTH 32ND NEWS

This is volatility. Volatility is a statistical measure of standard deviation or dispersion of returns. What it means to you is the experience of the daily fluctuations of your holdings or your account balance. It creates emotions as we see what has happened and we project the uncertainty in our thoughts of what is yet to come.

Did you know that the Chicago Board of Options Exchange (CBOE) created a volatility index (VIX), which is a measurement of the markets expected future volatility? Does your financial advisor discuss volatility with you and prepare you for market corrections?

A common practice before developing an investment portfolio is to quantify your risk by completing a risk questionnaire or risk quiz to determine your personal risk tolerance. Your personal risk tolerance is the amount of volatility you are willing to accept.

Market volatility as we have recently experienced may cause you to rethink what you are truly willing to accept in relation to risk. A word of caution – risk tolerance should not be tied to short-term experiences or emotions. Risk tolerance is a representation of your willingness to accept risk, or volatility. During periods of volatility, some are inclined to second guess their risk tolerance. Financial experts encourage investors to make long-term decisions, not market cycle decisions.

If you find yourself always changing your risk to suit conditions, you are likely not investing toward your goals. You are allowing your emotions to act. Time in the market has historically offered greater success than timing the markets.

To you, market volatility may be very strong emotions of the threat of losing something important to you.

Money helps provide a lifestyle and sense of security, which is important to most of us. When you feel What you may not know is that risk is something you threatened by the risk of reduced purchasing power or the ability to protect those people or things important to can control. How? By aligning your values, goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon to develop a risk-mitigated you, the feeling is real. portfolio that is reflective of these to reduce your exposure to volatility.

In the world of investments, volatility may challenge one’s ability to accept risk or tolerate the volatility. It Diversification – not having all your eggs in one basket – is important to understand one’s own risk tolerance to identify how much to accept or how much risk to avoid. can help mitigate risk. What is diversification though? Is myhyperlocalnews.com

“In the world of investments, volatility may challenge one’s ability to accept risk or tolerate the volatility.

It is important to understand one’s own risk tolerance to identify how much to accept or how much risk to avoid.” diversification having accounts at different institutions?

Or is it having several managers? Or is diversification having different asset classes for asset allocation?

At the highest-level, diversification begins with a mix of stocks and bonds. A moderate investor, let’s call them Ed and Joan, may decide that a 50/50 allocation suits their risk tolerance, provides adequate return to maintain their lifestyle, and helps them stay aligned to their values (family, security, health, spirituality, and autonomy). In theory, having one stock and one bond would meet the 50/50 allocation. But common sense says that’s not enough “eggs.” To diversify the bonds, Ed and Joan may purchase Treasuries, Corporates, Municipals, or Emerging Market debt, to name a few. To diversify stocks, they may purchase Large Capitalized companies (big companies), Mid Cap, Small Cap, Foreign, or Emerging Markets for example. In addition, Ed and Joan may be interested in holding companies in different industries or sectors such as financials, utilities, healthcare, technology, healthcare, to name a few for further diversification.

needs. If they are all managing to a similar style, they are Affinity Wealth Advisory Group is a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, all doing the same thing just in different locations.

LLC. that focuses on helping clients navigate through major life transitions – such as divorce, retirement, career What does this mean to you? Having a clear changes, and widowhood – to find their new normal. We understanding of what your money is meant to do help individuals clarify and prioritize what they need for you can help you diversify in a meaningful way. and want to do and what is important to do (now, soon, In addition, an adequate cash reserve can help you and later). This tailored guidance approach, leveraging maintain the integrity of your well-diversified portfolio the experience, knowledge, and passion, helping clients to ride through market corrections. transition in a way that is both comfortable and effective.

Learn more by calling 602-923-9800 or e-mailing Cash reserves are meant to handle emergencies and, during your distribution phase of life, to provide comfort affinitywealthadvisorygroup@ampf.com. in knowing you won’t need to sell during downturns Ameriprise Financial cannot guarantee future financial results. to meet your living needs. Being prepared for market Diversification and asset allocation do not assure a profit or protect corrections (there will be another one) can help you remember what is important to you and maintain your against loss.

There are risks associated with fixed-income investments, strategy for financial comfort during market volatility.

When thinking about risk acceptance, consider what your goals are and what is important to you. Align those with your risk tolerance. As you look at managing your fears volatility, keep in mind that mindset can play an important role in your investment ride. Find a trusted financial Returning to the questions of appropriate diversification, advisor who can balance emotional responses to market it is not the number of institutions, because if each inconditions, current events, and personal life changes with stitution is doing the same thing, there is no diversifica- knowledge of past market responses and ways to manage tion. As you can see, this also explains why simply using risks. This will help keep you focused on your long-term goals with increased confidence of success. different managers may not meet your diversification myhyperlocalnews.com

including credit risk, interest rate risk, and prepayment and extension risk. In general, bond prices rise when interest rates fall and vice versa. This effect is usually more pronounced for longer term securities.

Stock investments have an element of risk. High-quality stocks may be appropriate for some investment strategies. Ensure that your investment objectives, time horizon and risk tolerance are aligned with stocks before investing, as they can lose value.

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PVSCHOOLS GOVERNING BOARD PRESIDENT SELECTED FOR 2022 Recently, the PVSchools Governing Board voted to elect Susan Matura as president for 2022. Matura, who has served as a board member since 2019, will be taking over for outgoing president Anne Greenberg. This is her first time serving as president of the PVSchools Governing Board.

She and her husband have lived in Arizona for more than 20 years and have three children, one of which is a current student in PVSchools. Matura is actively involved in her children’s schools, serving on the PTO Board for eight years, two as president. She is also a member of United Parent Council (UPC) and served one year as a UPC Executive Officer. Additionally, she has served on several district committees and on a school’s site council. Her term runs through December 2022.

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coupled with an excellent community outreach effort. “Shadow Mountain High School cadets performed exceptionally well and took great pride in leading and accomplishing their unit goals,” according to PVSchools.

“The AFJROTC citizenship program at Shadow Mountain High School is positively impacting the cadets, the school, and the community.”

ELEVEN PV SCHOOLS HONORED WITH PBISAZ AMAZING AWARDS When you combine a rigorous academic program with fantastic student support and exemplary teaching, what do you get? Eleven PV schools receive the PBISAZ amAZing Awards for 2021!

The 2021 PBISAZ amAzing Award recognizes schools for successful implementation and outcomes with school-wide systems of Positive Behavior Interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The district schools receiving the recognition are: Boulder Creek Elementary School, Cactus View Elementary School, Copper Canyon Elementary School, Desert Cove Elementary School, Desert Shadows Elementary School, Desert Trails Elementary School, Fireside Elementary School, Greenway Middle School, James P. Lee Early Childhood Learning Center, North Ranch Elementary School, and Shea Middle School. Congratulations!

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Show Some Love to Your Family this Valentine’s Day

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here is only one happiness in life: to love and be loved.”

Valentine’s Day is a reminder that affection and unconditional love can make children emotionally happier and boost their confidence. Sure, it’s a time to celebrate the love you share with your significant other, but it’s also an opportunity to reinforce the importance of loving — and being loved — within the family. Here are seven ways to celebrate the holiday with kids.

AFFIRMATION HEARTS Leave a heart on your child’s door each day of February until Valentine’s Day with something you love about them. Be specific in your compliments to make them feel extra special. Address their inner beauty: what makes them a good kid, sibling, son, daughter, student, etc.

This is so easily done, nearly free and incredibly rewarding.

PLAN SOME QUALITY TIME Especially true for parents with multiple kids, individual time with each child can be hard to come by. Plan a date with each of your kids separately—truth be told, time is the greatest gift we could give someone. Honor their interests; for example, if one of your children loves art, take a parent-and-child painting class.

If another child loves sports, allot time to picnic in the park and play catch. It doesn’t need to be over the top.

REVERSE THE ROLES Let the kids play parents for the night.

Allow them to cook you and your significant other dinner and dessert— you’ll be surprised how much they’ll enjoy role-playing waiter and waitress.

Suggest they make you Valentine’s Day cards and decorate the dinner table with heart-infused drawings. Date night at home courtesy of the kids—score! If you don’t have a partner, let your kids oversee a night out for your family or you and your bestie. Love comes in all forms.

SCHEDULE A FAMILY DATE NIGHT Whether it’s movie night, game night, or craft night, celebrate Valentine’s Day by doing something special in the comfort of home. Order pizza, make popcorn, and wear PJs, and simply enjoy being in one another’s company. For dessert, decorate heart-shaped cookies.

different kinds of love. There are so many kid-friendly books on the topic, too!

DELIVER VALENTINES Chances are your kids will be making Valentines for all their classmates, but you can take this a step further by making Valentines for friends and family. In fact, you can also show the community some love by delivering cookies to your local fire station or police department. Practicing appreciation is a good lesson of love to teach your kids.

CONSIDER THE SIMPLE THINGS Sure, there are so many cliches when it comes to V-Day, but sometimes the most important Valentine’s Day message isn’t in the form of something monetary. As parents, all we want is to make sure our kids feel safe, secure, and loved, but how can we do that aside from telling them we love them? Simple ideas include showing physical affection, reading together, and showing enthusiasm in what they’re talking about, what they’re doing, etc. Let them dream, listen to their dreams, and encourage them to work toward pursuing them. Show your family some love this Valentine’s Day and every day.

SET A GOOD EXAMPLE Kids learn most from their parents and caregivers, so for them to learn love, they must be shown love. If you’re in a romantic relationship, show them photos and talk about it. If you’re not, point to friendships and other relationships and talk about the

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Possible Health Insurance Benefits with a Naturopathic Physician

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oard certified and licensed naturopathic physicians in the state of Arizona are not typically contracted with insurance companies and therefore do not accept insurance for office visits. The good news is that many patients can utilize some of their insurance benefits. I always recommend that patients contact their insurance company prior to visits to inquire about possible coverage.

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OUT OF NETWORK CLAIMS Some insurance companies may consider naturopathic physicians as out-of-network providers. Insurance companies may be able to reimburse you for partial or all your visits with proper documentation. At the time of your visit, you will be provided with the necessary forms, which include Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and diagnostic codes (ICD-10). You can submit these forms along with your receipt to your insurance for possible reimbursement. This may be a mail-in form or an online form with uploaded documentation and receipts.

The reimbursement amount will depend on your specific plan.

HSA/FSA Some insurance plans offer a Health Spending Account (HSA) or Flex Spending Account (FSA). These accounts can be used to pay for naturopathic visits at the time of service and may also be used for nutritional supplement purchases and specialty labs. Any extra documentation can be provided and approval will be dependent on your specific plan.

the preferred labs for most insurance companies here in Arizona. If you do not carry private insurance or do not have lab work or imaging coverage, there are cash pay options available depending on your specific needs. Specialty labs such as Food Sensitivity IgG testing, Comprehensive Stool Analysis and others are not covered by insurance and are either paid at the time of purchase or directly to the specific specialty laboratory.

MEDICARE/MEDICAID AND AHCCCS Naturopathic physicians are not eligible to be providers with Medicare/Medicaid as well as state insurance (AHCCCS).

Due to this, there are no options for possible reimbursement of visit costs.

Unfortunately, there is no laboratory or imaging coverage if ordered by a naturopathic physician. In this situation, labs can be ordered at cash pay facilities for reasonable pricing.

To inquire more regarding possible insurance reimbursement options with a naturopathic physician, contact your insurance company or call my office at 480-448-8888.

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alentine’s Day is here again, and we may have given our loved ones the usual gifts – roses, chocolates, or a lovely dinner out. Valentine’s Day gifts let our spouse and family know just how dear they are to us.

Another way to show our family we care is to get a Will or Trust in place.

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Going through the exhausting process of a probate court proceeding has shown them just how important an estate plan is to the family.

A proper estate plan makes it much easier on your loved ones if you become incapacitated and when you are no longer here. Without a proper estate plan, you may leave a gigantic mess. Your family will have an expensive and timeconsuming ordeal ahead of them, and worse, they may end up fighting.

HAVING A PROPER PLAN MEANS YOU AVOID SOME OF THESE BIG MISTAKES: Not having a plan: This seems obvious, but it is the number one mistake made by 60 percent of Arizonans. If you don’t have a plan, don’t worry. The state of Arizona has one for you, but it may not be what you want. Put your own plan

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When: Through February 13 Where: Fountain Hills Theater, 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills What: Fountain Hills Theater announces the opening of the classic 1950’s musical, “Grease.” After a whirlwind summer romance, greaser Danny and girl-next-door Sandy are unexpectedly reunited when she transfers to Rydell High for senior year. But can they survive the trials and tribulations of teenage life and find true love once more?

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When: February 5 - April 3, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekends and Presidents’ Day Where: Festival Village, 12601 E. Highway 60, Gold Canyon What: Don’t miss Raucous Revelry at the Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival! The Arizona Renaissance Festival is a medieval amusement park, a 14-stage theater, a 30-acre circus, an arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament, and a feast—all rolled into one non-stop, day-long family adventure. You never know what you will find on or off the stage! This unique outdoor event combines entertainment and wares reminiscent of what may have been found in a 16th Century European village market celebrating the arrival of the King and Queen to their shire. There’s so much to see and do!

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CHIHULY IN THE DESERT

When: Through June 19 Where: Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix What: Dale Chihuly returns to the Sonoran Desert with a stunning new exhibition at two of Arizona’s most iconic venues, Desert Botanical Garden and Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West. Combining art, architecture and nature, Chihuly in the Desert is set against majestic saguaros, the striking Papago buttes, and a World Heritage site. Chihuly’s masterpieces stun from day to night as color, light, and form come alive for the first time ever at two locations for a joint exhibition.

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TYLER, THE CREATOR: CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST 2022

When: February 8, 8 p.m.

Where: Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix What: Tyler, The Creator announced his spring 2022 North American tour, coming to Footprint Center on February 8, with Kali Uchis, Vince Staples and Teezo Touchdown. The announcement arrives on the heels of his critically acclaimed album CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 charts upon its release.

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When: February 10 - February 13 Where: Ballet Arizona, 75 N. 2nd St., Phoenix What: A romance that’s sure to set your heart aflame, the most famous love story of all time is performed just in time for Valentine’s Day with Prokofiev’s moving score played to perfection by The Phoenix Symphony. Set in 16th-century Verona, “Romeo & Juliet” chronicles Shakespeare’s tale of two passionate teenagers from great families on opposing sides of a bitter feud. With its sweepingly regal ballroom scenes, vivacious swordplay, and poignant pas de deux, Ib Andersen’s production is a visual tour de force.

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When: February 10, 8:30 p.m.

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When: February 11 - February 13, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Downtown Scottsdale, 7135 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale What: Thunderbird Artists, producer of award-winning fine art and wine festivals, lines the banks of the Scottsdale Waterfront with the greatest selection of juried fine arts, fine wines, delectable chocolates, and musicians in the Southwest for the Waterfront Fine Art & Wine Festival. Patrons love strolling throughout spectacular paintings, bronzes, glass, stone, copper, clay sculptures, photography and jewelry, while listening to live musical entertainment and sipping fine wines.

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When: February 17 - 27 Where: WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale What: The largest event of its kind in the world, the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show is held at WestWorld and attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators. In addition to exciting competitions, gala parties, educational seminars, familyfocused events, and an international cuisine court, the event features more than 300 vendor booths, offering everything from lavish jewelry, clothing and works of art. Free activities that cater to theFOR entire family include ‘Meet CARE YOUR PUP AS an Arabian Horse,’ ice cream socials, Paint-A-Pony ceramic horse painting, art contests, behind-the-scenes barn tours, educational round pen demonstrations, and more. Additional activities for a nominal fee will include pony-rides, petting zoo entry and camel rides.

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When: February 19, 7:20 p.m.

Where: ASU Gammage, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe What: Tim Allen, star of the hit sitcom “Last Man Standing” and the long running TV comedy “Home Improvement,” voice of space ranger Buzz Lightyear in the smash hit “Toy Story” movies, bestselling author of “Don’t Stand Too Close to a Naked Man” and “I’m Not Really Here,” performs a night of stand-up comedy at ASU Gammage.

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When: February 25 - 27 Where: Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park, 20000 S. Maricopa Rd., Chandler What: The NHRA Arizona Nationals have been a staple for more than three decades and fans will once again be able to enjoy the incredible action of 11,000-horsepower nitro cars in Top Fuel and Funny Car in 2022, as well as several other thrilling classes at the Duel in the Desert.

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The director does a good job showing us their lives day by day as they continue to destroy themselves and each other, convinced some salvation still awaits them. It’s funny, uncomfortable, and tragic all at once—the best kind of film.

chase scenes and kills, but the writing only provides laughable connections to the original film and the usual “Scream” archetypes, giving their actors little to work with (though Jack Quaid and Jenna Ortega stand out well). By the end, it leaves you feeling, if not empty, unfulfilled, and sad watching all that talent wasted.

filmmaking and performances feel better made for the stage than film.

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“Red Rocket” A down-and-out actor’s journey to success as he moves back to his hometown. The events in “Red Rocket” are like a very humorous accident, one you can’t look away from as it gets worse and worse. Simon Rex’s performance as Mikey Saber is one of the best “scumbag” lead characters I’ve seen in recent years; a character that completely lacks selfawareness and is filled with delusions of grandeur. The supporting cast is filled with other colorful characters played by all sorts of discoveries by Sean Baker.

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February 4 • “Moonfall” “Scream” Twenty-five years after the original murders, a new killer arrives, forcing the original survivors to unite with a new generation to stop them. I’m likely biased in this case as, outside of the fourth film, I’ve never really cared for “Scream” and only saw this new film due to the involvement of the filmmakers behind 2019’s excellent horror-comedy “Ready Or Not.” With this new installment, you get a meta take on legacy sequels and their family relations in typical “Scream” fashion (even despite the new directors and writers). As per usual with these movies (beyond the surprisingly clever fourth film from 2011), it’s obnoxious, to say the least and doesn’t have anything of intrigue to bring up. The directors do bring some good set pieces with the

• “Jackass Forever” “The Tragedy of Macbeth” A retelling of Shakespeare’s iconic play.

As an exercise in visuals, Joel Coen’s solo debut as a director works. The minimalist production design is a sight to behold and, mixed with the black and white photography, it reminds one of classic German expressionism. Beyond that, if you’ve seen a prior version of Macbeth you’ve basically seen this one, as there’s little that this version offers to differ from prior versions. The main difference is the bigger stars than other film adaptations, and unfortunately, the main two leads, Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand, are miscast and don’t fit the devious nature of the characters.

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