PRST PERMITUSECRWSSSTDPOSTAGEPAIDPHOENIX,AZNO.2194*********ECRWSSEDDM****POSTALCUSTOMER myhyperlocalnews.com In This Issue September 2022 Vol. 10 • No. 3 FREE City News 4-11 Health 13 Hello Neighbor 14 Real Estate 15 Education 19-20 Kids’ Corner 21 Happenings...................................................... 22-23 Entertainment 24 GetawayBusinessPuzzlesBites.......................................................................2526-27Directory..........................................28-2930 NORTH PHOENIX NEWS YOUR HYPERLOCAL NEWS SOURCE NEW SCHOOL YEAR, NEW POSSIBILITIES DVUSD’s New School, Gifted Program, and Online Campus READ STORY ON PAGE 16
Well, it’s always darkest before the dawn, as they say, and we’re happy to report a bright ray of hope peeking above the horizon.
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With this provision, the Inflation Reduction Act lives up to its name by enabling the expansion of both energy supply and demand. The government’s traditionally weak, wavering commitment to this key subsidy has long discouraged the kinds of large, long-term capital investments needed to generate growth in the nascent industry, leaving America straggling behind solar trailblazers like China and Germany. Researchers and manufacturers of clean-energy technology will see even more direct help from Uncle Sam in the form of tax credits, grants, and low-interest loans.
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The federal tax credit for rooftop solar systems, rather than continuing toward its imminent sunset, will last at least ten more years at its original 30-percent rate. That represents a huge expansion of the government’s commitment to distributed solar power, an indispensable means of escaping fossil-fuel dependence.
Some critics have derided the bill’s inflation-fighting measures, saying its industrial policies (and various other measures) don’t do enough—or don’t do it fast enough—to tame price increases. To be sure, inflation is a complex and controversial phenomenon, one with many causes and no simple solutions. Nonetheless, having endured wild increases in equipment prices since the pandemic, we can attest to the importance of foresight in avoiding calamitous supply shocks. Washington, just as it is only now belatedly pushing a large-scale reversal of the medical-supply industry’s decades-long wave of profit-driven offshorings, seems to have recognized only recently the importance of a domestic manufacturing sector for supplying the country’s energy revolution.
We’ll admit it: events outside our control have had us worried for a while about the future of solar power—in Arizona and throughout the country. With swelling panel prices, the Fed’s rate increases, and the ongoing, seemingly inevitable shriveling of government support for the green-energy transition, an ominous gloom appeared to be settling over our industry, foreshadowing a long night.
Don’t let the name fool you: the Inflation Reduction Act, more than just another attempt at alleviating price pressures, constitutes Uncle Sam’s largest and most ambitious investment in the nation’s energy future. A combined $369 billion dollars’ worth of tax cuts, grants, and low-cost loans will fund a thorough reorientation of America’s economy around clean, renewable energy, hopefully enabling us to leave planet-heating fossil fuels where they belong: in the past and in the ground.
The law also extends and expands support for other household energy infrastructure, such as energy-efficient appliances and heat pumps.
With last month’s abrupt, unexpected breakthrough in negotiations between Senate leadership and fickle holdout Joe Manchin, the future of clean energy suddenly started looking a lot brighter—as did our outlook.
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Phoenix police have seized 711 guns from July 5 to Aug. 15, including more than a dozen guns with a “conversion device” on them. A conversion device is an illegal part added to a gun to make it fully automatic. Police also seized a flare gun that was modified to shoot a 9mm Duringround. that same time, Phoenix police also made 526 arrests associated with gun crimes.
The UAS Program will continue to improve the integration into Fire and Special Operations by continuing to train and respond to incidents. The Phoenix Fire Department’s Technical Services Division is assisting with improving video feed options for command. Those visuals will allow for enhanced reconnaissance capabilities.
PHOENIX PUBLIC TRANSIT SECURES
“Guns are getting into the wrong hands leaving children without parents, families devastated, and communities living in fear. We must do something to protect our children, our community’s officers, from gun violence,” said Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams at a news conference announcing the operation.
GREEN BUS AND INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT
The funding from the grant will be used to • replace aging buses with battery electric and hydrogen fuel-cell buses • install new infrastructure needed for bus charging/ fueling and maintenance • assist in workforce development by training transit personnel to maintain the new fleet
PHOENIX FIRE DEPARTMENT LAUNCHES DRONE PROGRAM
The Phoenix Fire Department proudly deployed drone operations through the department’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program for the first time this summer. Since the launch, the UAS team has been busy training for and responding to different emergency incidents across the city. The phased-in approach has allowed the group to work through the expected and unexpected obstacles.
HUNDREDS OF CRIME GUNS SEIZED IN SUMMER CRACKDOWN
Raise the Roof for Autism, a Phoenix-based national advocacy foundation, announced a first-of-its-kind curriculum specifically designed for autistic high school juniors and seniors. The 16-week online program with monthly in-person meetups culminates in a five-day outdoor adventure in Sedona where students will be able to practice and refine many of the skills they’ve developed throughout the course.
The Life Learning Curriculum is an evidence-based program that incorporates PEERS Social Skills Training with visual time management, organization, problemsolving, and physical training. It addresses social competence and executive functioning skills and pairs this learning with a physical training program designed to prepare participants for a real-world, hands-on travel adventure. To learn more, visit raisetheroofforautism.com.
A little more than one month after the launch of “Operation Gun Crime Crackdown,” hundreds of crime guns have been taken off the streets and out of the hands of Thecriminals.multi-agency, multi-faceted operation kicked off July 5, and focuses on reducing the number of violent gun crimes plaguing our city. Enforcement is aimed at taking guns away from those who are not supposed to have them while protecting the rights of law-abiding citizens.
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FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND CURRICULUM FOR AUTISTIC TEENAGERS DEBUTS IN PHOENIX
The Federal Transit Administration awarded the Phoenix Public Transit Department a $16.3 million grant for greener (low and no emissions) buses and supporting infrastructure. The grant is made available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law under the Low-No Emission and Buses and Bus Facilities highly-competitive grant programs. The programs’ goal is to support the transition of the nation’s fleet to more energy efficient and cleaner transit vehicles.
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As a result, the Phoenix Fire Department’s UAS team has conducted a total of 94 flights with a total of 14.4 hours in the air. During those flights, the team has responded to a total of 12 incidents – including 1st Alarm Fires, brush fires, and mountain rescues.
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With a group of nine FAA Certified pilots, drone team leadership has initiated communications with the Federal Aviation Administration, Sky Harbor Operations, Sky Harbor Tower, Phoenix Police, PFD Special Operations, and PFD Operations.
“Phoenix stands by its commitment to provide water to 1.7 million customers and is taking proactive actions to ensure water deliveries and reduce dependence on the Colorado River,” according to city officials. Phoenix will soon complete the Drought Pipeline Project at a cost of over $300 million, which will move alternate supplies to North Phoenix customers who rely on Colorado River water. Phoenix is continuously improving infrastructure and conducting ecosystem restoration in the Salt River system, which provides 60% of the city’s water. Water recycling and efficiency improvements are also important solutions.
• Choose water efficient landscaping, fixtures, and appliances when building or updating a home. To learn more, visit phoenix.gov/drought.
City of Phoenix Releases Statement on Colorado River Shortage ON AUG. 16, THE UNITED STATES BUREAU OF RECLAMATION (“RECLAMATION”) DECLARED A TIER 2A SHORTAGE FOR THE COLORADO RIVER IN 2023.
Phoenix declared a Stage 1 Water Alert and activated its Drought Management Plan in early summer 2022 and is asking customers to voluntarily reduce their water use.
While this reflects accelerating declines in Colorado River flows, Phoenix customer deliveries will not be impacted by this announcement, according to city Inofficials.June,Reclamation stated that to save the Colorado River system additional cuts across all Basin States will be necessary. However, the announcement did not include a Basin State plan to reduce demand or a federal unilateral action to save the Colorado River.
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• Since most of the city’s water use is outdoors, watering landscape correctly is one of the easiest and most effective ways to conserve water. If you have grass, be sure to water it no more than twice a week, even during the summer.
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Phoenix continues to advocate for additional collaboration throughout the Colorado River Basin and has demonstrated its commitment to sustainability and stability. In 2022, Phoenix voluntarily gave up 23% of its available Colorado River entitlements to stabilize water levels in Lake Mead and help Pinal farmers who lost access to Colorado River supplies.
• Finding and fixing leaking faucets and toilets is the simplest way to reduce indoor water use. Visually check each faucet and toilet for leaks at least once a month.
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Arizona Restaurant Week serves as a culinary tasting tour around the state. Not only is this a time for restaurants to highlight the incredible and widely varying talents of their chefs, but it’s also an opportunity for the ARA to showcase the vast array of unique dining choices the state has to offer — all while presenting diners with an incredible meal for a great value.
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locations) • Arrowhead Grill • Buck & Rider • CIELO Restaurante • Grassroots Kitchen & Tap • Hearth 61 • Liberty Market • MATCH Market & Bar • Rusconi’s American Kitchen • Sante • Urban Margarita • Zinburger…and more! A complete list of
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RECOGNIZED STATEWIDE AS THE HIGHEST-ATTENDED SINGLE DAY EVENT WITH 100,000 ATTENDEES, THE FIESTA BOWL PARADE PRESENTED BY LERNER & ROWE WILL TAKE ITS TRADITIONAL TWO-MILE MARCH THROUGH CENTRAL PHOENIX, ON SAT., DEC. 17, AT 10 A.M. This year marks the 50th edition of the Fiesta Bowl Parade and, in tribute to the incredible legacy built by citizens from Arizona, the theme for the Fiesta Bowl Parade is “Legends Made Here.”
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For the second straight year, the Fiesta Bowl Parade will enjoy the spotlight of its own day, marching down Central Avenue two weeks prior to the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl. Admission is free to the public with premium and reserved seating available for sale at $30 in early October. The parade is broadcast live on Arizona’s Family 3TV, online, and through the AZFamily app. Grand marshals for this year’s parade will be announced in September. With a theme of “Gold Standard: A Commitment to CommUNITY,” in honor of the organization’s impact and support to bring Arizona communities together for 50 years, the Fiesta Bowl Founders and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Alice Cooper served as grand marshals in 2021. Other celebrated grand marshals have included Charles Barkley, Jerry Colangelo, Randy Johnson, Cal Ripken, Jr., Kerri Strug, Diana Taurasi, and history-making astronauts.
Fiesta Bowl Parade Opens Applications for Community to Participate on Parade Route with “Legends Made Here” Theme
More than 85 entries and a combination of more than 3,000 men, women, children and animals participate annually in the Fiesta Bowl Parade, which features various brilliantly colored floats, giant balloons, antique cars, equestrian units, charitable groups, local celebrities, marching bands, and more.
The Fiesta Bowl once again invites and encourages groups to submit an application and be one of those selected entries by Mon., Sept. 26, 2022, to be a part of the parade.
“Our Arizona Restaurant Week events are a fantastic deal for diners who want to explore Arizona’s culinary scene at a fraction of what they would pay on a normal visit,” says Arizona Restaurant Association President and CEO Steve Chucri. “This allows the dining community to support the hospitality industry — which is still recovering from the devastating impact of COVID-19, price increases and labor shortages — while enjoying a fantastic menu not usually offered at these establishments. It’s a win-win for everyone and we greatly appreciate the support of our loyal culinary enthusiasts.”
In addition to the three-course ARW menus, many restaurants also offer wine pairing selections to accompany each dish for an additional cost. Takeout is also available at participating restaurants.
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Fall Arizona Restaurant Week features specific three-course menus offered at three price points — $33, $44, and $55 per person. During ARW, many restaurants present new items on their prix fixe menus that are not normally offered at the restaurant. This allows chefs to really flex their culinary muscles, and use limited supply ingredients and very seasonal items, while giving diners a chance to get adventurous and try something new.
Arizona Restaurant Association Hosts Popular 10-Day Culinary Extravaganza AUTUMN IN THE VALLEY OF THE SUN MEANS TWO THINGS — IT’S STILL HOT AND FALL ARIZONA RESTAURANT WEEK (ARW) IS BACK! The Arizona Restaurant Association (ARA) is pleased to announce its bi-annual 10-day culinary event, offered at participating dining establishments around the state, which takes place Fri., Sept. 16 through Sun., Sept. 25.
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Applications Open for Backyard Garden Program
THE CITY OF PHOENIX OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS IS BEGINNING THE NEXT COHORT OF THE BACKYARD GARDEN PROGRAM. PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE, AT NO COST TO THEM, A GARDEN SYSTEM, INCLUDING TRAINING, SUPPORT, AND MAINTENANCE (AS NEEDED) FOR ONE YEAR. Thanks to American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, the program already supplied 92 garden systems to community members in the first year. In year two, the program will provide 178 households with either a traditional raised bed garden (provided by TigerMountain Foundation), a regenerative agriculture system called a ‘LEHR Garden,’ or an aquaponics system (provided by NxT Horizon).
“It doesn’t feel like work to me. It doesn’t feel like a chore. It’s something I’m passionate about,” says Jayleen McGehee of working in the raised bed garden that was installed in her backyard for free. “I go outside, get sun, grow things, and I provide for my family, because food is expensive right now.”
This program is for residents living in single-family homes only. To learn more, visit bgp_2_en.phoenix-gov.formstack.com/forms/
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“I can go outside, harvest what I need, and use it to cook that night. That’s really convenient and inexpensive,” says Xavier Jones, who has a city-funded aquaponics system in his backyard. He grew more than 10 pounds of produce in the first few Aquaponicsmonths. systems grow produce on rafts floating in water. Inside the water are fish that provide nutrients for the plants, which in turn clean the water for the fish. Aquaponics expert and instructor Dr. George Brooks, Jr. makes the whole process simple for backyard “Togardeners.seethem as their individual plants start to grow and prosper and vine out and bloom and then produce fruit has been great,” he says. The city of Phoenix is looking for passionate community members with an interest in growing food and who are willing to make a yearlong commitment to backyard gardening. Gardens will be installed in either the fall of 2022 or early spring of 2023.
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Gardeners. For those with a green thumb, gardeners are invited to assist in planting or maintaining the AVM flowers.
ADMIRAL’S CLUB The Admiral’s Club provides adult volunteers to assist in following activities that support the Anthem Veterans Memorial. AVM Docents. Docents will be instructed on how to provide tours at the AVM, teach classes to youth visiting the AVM, and serve as information sources at the AVM during community events. Classes at the AVM include Honoring our Veterans, the Symbolism Behind the AVM, POW/MIA Day, Pearl Harbor Day, D-Day, and The Great Seal of the United States, and more. Sponsorship/Donors. Sponsorship and donors are invited to assist in offsetting the costs of the ceremony. Educational Speakers. The AVM is always looking for individuals willing to share their service stories and knowledge about military service with youth at classes at the AVM or on educational panels. Photographers and Videographers. Photographers are needed to capture educational programming and special events at the AVM. Videographers are needed to make original videos on local veterans and AVM educational programming. All video and photos will become property of the Anthem Community Council for marketing and media purposes.
Art may be submitted to the: Anthem Community Council Office Attn: Communication Department 3701 W. Anthem Way, Suite 201 Thank You Cards for Veterans. The Anthem Veterans Memorial volunteers give over 2,000 veteran thank you cards to veterans at the Veterans Day ceremony. All students are encouraged to make original thank you cards using common patriotic themes, drawings of the Anthem Veteran Memorial, eagle, flag, military branch seals, etc. Language may include but is not limited to: Thank you for your service. We appreciate you. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Happy Veterans Day. We are grateful for your service, etc. Cards may be dropped off, no later than Nov. 8, 2022, to the: Anthem Community Council Office Attn: Communication Department 3701 W. Anthem Way, Suite 201 Veterans Day Ceremony
Volunteers. Youth and/or youth clubs are invited to distribute thank you cards to veterans and ceremony programs to attendees at the Veterans Day ceremony. Teen volunteers are invited to assist in seating, directions, and informational guidance at the Veterans Day ceremony. Post Ceremony Volunteers are asked to assist after the Veterans Day ceremony by picking up trash and water bottles in the ceremony location following the ceremony from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. High School Photographers and Videographers. Videos highlighting community veterans and AVM programming are important to educational outreach. Your talents are needed to capture highlights of the Veterans Day ceremony. All photos will become property of the Anthem Community Council for Anthem Veterans Memorial marketing and media purposes. Writers for the Salute Our Veterans Program. Aspiring writers are invited to assist in writing veteran-focused stories and poetry honoring veterans and their families.
Ceremony Assistants. Volunteers are invited to assist in setting up chairs on Nov. 10 at 11 a.m. Additional volunteers are invited on Nov. 11 to assist at the information table, assist in directions or answering questions, and to provide information about the AVM. Volunteers are also asked to assist in taking down chairs and stacking them after the ceremony from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sponsorship Acquisition. Volunteers are invited to meet with local businesses and contacts to secure Veterans Day ceremony sponsorship to offset the costs of the program. For more information, reach out to Elizabeth Turner at elizabethturnerus@ yahoo.com or 623-640-8417.
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THE ANTHEM VETERANS MEMORIAL (AVM) ANNOUNCED TWO NEW VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS IN AUGUST: THE YOUTH AMBASSADOR PROGRAM AND THE ADULT ADMIRAL’S CLUB. “Volunteerism is the heart of the Anthem community. We hope these new Anthem Veterans Memorial programs will enhance the community involvement with our veterans and the Anthem Veterans Memorial educational programming for the years to come. Local businesses and clubs also are invited to join these volunteer efforts,” says Elizabeth Turner, AVM programming director.
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YOUTH AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
The Youth Ambassador Program provides youth volunteers of all ages to participate in the following activities that support the Anthem Veterans Memorial. Art for Veterans. Youth artists of all ages are encouraged to summit original art that honors veterans. The art may depict the Anthem Veterans Memorial, the military branches, The Great Seal of the United States, veterans, and veterans’ families. It should be patriotic and serve to honor, support, and salute veterans and their families. The art will be photographed for use in future marketing materials for the Anthem Veterans Memorial, including the Veterans Day program, banners, and brochures.
In July 2019, North Phoenix resident Kathy Angerami was looking for a way to turn back the hands of time on her skin without having to resort to surgery or an invasive procedure. With years of experience in the spa and salon industries, she discovered the Plasma Pen— an advanced, non-invasive skin lifting and tightening procedure that was already well established and very popular in Europe for years and had just been approved for use in the U.S. After experiencing the Plasma Pen’s impressive results for herself, she wanted to share her passion for the procedure with others and launched Pleasantly Plasma in September 2019. Now, celebrating three years in business, Kathy continues to help others experience the rejuvenating, impressive results of the Plasma Pen.
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Kathy adds that she utilizes the Louise Walsh Plasma Pen, which is the innovative, original device from Germany. She provides spot treatments along with full face spray and peels. One session is equivalent to 4-6 micro needling sessions and there are phenomenal results with skin resurfacing, age spots, sunspots, acne scars, hyperpigmentation, and more. Impressive Results “I’m passionate about the Plasma Pen because it works,” Kathy says. “I’ve seen results on myself along with hundreds of clients. I’m so grateful to o er this service to help men and women look and feel better about themselves.”
“As we age, the dermal layer of your skin thins and less collagen is produced, which causes our skin to wrinkle and sag,” Kathy explains. “The Plasma Pen’s fibroblasting is designed to dramatically repair, reverse, and mitigate these signs of aging—incorporating micro-trauma while stimulating new cell turnover for more youthful, tighter skin. It does this while being a non-invasive procedure and requiring very little downtime. And the best part? Results can last for years.”
PLASMA PEN –The revolutionary skin tightening & lifting procedure that requires ABSOLUTELY ZERO SURGERY* No needles. No blood. *Non-invasive, a ordable, and little down time! REJUVENATIONREJUVENATIONFULL-FACERAFFLETOWINSPRAYFULL-FACEAREAGLABELLAFREEWITHANYPROCEDUREGLABELLAPROCEDUREANNIVERSARYSPECIALGIFTBAGFORALLSEPTEMBERCLIENTS CELEBRATING OUR 3 YEAR ANNIVERSARY ALL MONTH! Neck tightening success! Plasma pen treatments not only erase dark spots but also tighten loosening skin. Kathy OwnerAngerami, Plasma pen eye treatments can remove years and lines sometimes in a matter of minutes.
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“As an aesthetician with 30 years of experience, I was really impressed with the treatment and tightening results on my neck and face,” says Alana, a Pleasantly Plasma client. “I will be back to do other areas too! I’m super happy with the results. Kathy has a great personality, and you can tell she loves what she does.” “My results are phenomenal,” says Rochelle, another recent client. “The recovery for me was only 10 days, the treatment itself only took 45 minutes, and Kathy made me feel so comfortable and at ease. Kathy checked in daily with my progress and to be sure I was following the aftercare regimen. I like taking selfies again for the first time in a long time!”
The Plasma Pen is a one-of-a-kind cosmetic procedure to combat wrinkles, fine lines, the loss of collagen, and sagging skin. This is done through a non-surgical procedure that is ideal for wrinkle removal, eyelid tightening, and eye-lid repair, and more. The Plasma Pen can treat, repair, lift and rejuvenate many areas of the skin by converting electrical energy into an oxygen-and-nitrogen plasma stream called fibroblasting. This creates immediate firming and a long-term tightening e ect as collagen production then ramps up.
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THE GREATER PHOENIX CHAMBER ANNOUNCED THE 11 WOMEN CHOSEN AS FINALISTS FOR ITS PRESTIGIOUS 35TH ANNIVERSARY ATHENA AWARDS, CONTINUING ITS STRONG TRADITION OF RECOGNIZING OUTSTANDING VALLEY BUSINESSWOMEN.
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Private Sector Deb Gullett, CEO, Arizona Association of Health Plans Delma Herrera, Vice President of Field Sales, West Region, Cox Communications Sissie Roberts Shank, President & CEO, Chas Roberts A/C & Plumbing Inc.
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Marcia Veidmark, Owner, Founder, CEO & Chairman of the Board, SSC Underground (Specialized Services Co.)
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Jennifer Caraway, Founder & Executive Director, The Joy Bus Christine Mackay, Director, Community & Economic Development, City of Phoenix April A. Salomon, Executive Director, Musical Instrument Museum (MIM)
“Spotlighting the women who are moving the Greater Phoenix area forward through the Athena Awards program is one of the Chamber’s proudest traditions,” says Todd Sanders, president & CEO of the Greater Phoenix Chamber. “These women make immeasurable contributions within their companies, their communities, and they are a driving force in making Arizona a top state in the nation. I encourage everyone to join us in October at the Athena Awards Luncheon to meet these exceptional leaders.”
The Athena Businesswoman of the Year Award recognizes a woman in the public and private sectors and highlights an upcoming leader in the Valley as an Athena Young Professional. Athena finalists are chosen for their excellence in business and leadership, dedication to the community, and support and mentorship of other women.
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The Athena Awards highlight women who have achieved the pinnacle of success within their industry, have mentored women throughout their careers, dedicated their time to their community, and are making a difference in the lives of others. Join the Greater Phoenix Chamber to celebrate outstanding businesswomen in our community and to support all nominees, finalists, and recipients past and present. Three Athena Award recipients will be announced during the Greater Phoenix Chamber’s 35th Anniversary Athena Awards Luncheon held on Oct. 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, 5350 E. Marriott Dr., Phoenix. To register for the event, email events@ phoenixchamber.com.
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Kate Smith, Ed.D., President, Rio Salado College Young Professional finalists:
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INCREASE YOUR VEGETABLES AND FRUIT Colorful vegetables and fruit contain a variety of anti-inflammatory properties. Many fruits and vegetables are beneficial, however green leafy vegetables, berries, cherries, and pomegranate are excellent choices for a healthy diet. Tropical fruits such as pineapple, mango, and bananas are higher in sugar and should be limited or avoided while treating inflammation.
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Powerful anti-inflammatory herbs and spices include turmeric, ginger, garlic, cinnamon, basil, rosemary, and thyme.
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Poly-unsaturated fats high in Omega-3 fatty acids provide anti-inflammatory benefits. The best sources include flaxseed oil, walnuts, and cold-water fish such as Processedsalmon.fatssuch as soybean oil, safflower oil, corn oil, and canola oil should be avoided. Avoid trans fats, which can be disguised in the form of shortening, margarine, and hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils. Always read labels.
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Food allergies/sensitivities can often cause inflammation. Common foods that contribute are dairy products, eggs, gluten, and soy. A naturopathic physician can help you decide if food allergy elimination will be helpful for you.
Inflammation is a natural response by the immune system to events such as illness, trauma, physical stress, and chronic disease. Acute inflammation is a short-term healing process that warns our body of an injury. For example, if you break a bone, the body reacts quickly with redness, swelling, pain, and heat. This warns us to be more cautious of the injured area, preventing any further Chronicdamage.
STRESS REDUCTION Stress can be just as aggravating to the immune system as the foods we eat. Physical activity, yoga, nature, and plenty of sleep may be helpful ways to reduce stress, thus decreasing inflammation.
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inflammation is a low level of inflammation that is not visible. It is a result of prolonged acute inflammation, repetitive injuries, or even external factors such as chemicals, medications, nutrient deficiencies, food sensitivities, and metabolic diseases. If not addressed, this chronic inflammation can aggravate and/or lead to health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal disorders, autoimmune disease, chronic pain, and diabetes. Diet and lifestyle play an important role in chronic inflammation. It is one of the simplest, yet most effective ways, to decrease your overall inflammation, protect your immune system, and make you a healthier you. Here’s what to do.
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Fructose, which is found in table sugar, high fructose corn syrup, and fruit juices can cause inflammation and hinder the healing process. These should be limited or avoided. It is best to eat complex carbohydrates that are unprocessed such as whole oats, whole rye, barley, and legumes.
Dr. Jenna Dye is a licensed naturopathic physician. Her role is to support the body’s foundation to restore and maintain optimal health. Together with her patients, this is achieved by identifying and removing barriers that may be impacting health while creating a healing environment. For more information visit drjennadye.com.
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Many industrial chemicals and pesticides can cause inflammation. When possible, choose organic foods and “green” personal care and cleaning products.
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THE SONG I WOULD SING AT KARAOKE NIGHT IS… Yikes. If anyone ever wanted to clear a room, put me up to sing karaoke.
A TYPICAL DAY IN MY LIFE INCLUDES… Mom life! My primary role is taking care of my children. When they’re in school or occupied with other activities, I am working at Elite Fine Jewelers as a jewelry design specialist. I meet new clients and learn about their fine jewelry needs, which is every girl’s dream come true! I get to play with engagement rings, luxury watches, diamond earrings, tennis bracelets, and more. Not only do I help design jewelry and sort diamonds, but I am creating memories for individuals and couples and get to be a part of so many love stories. Evenings are a special time at home when I get to relax and unwind from the day with my husband and kids.
MY FAVORITE MOVIE I COULD NEVER GET TIRED OF WATCHING AND WHY… This is tough. I love Wizard of Oz, as I watched it on replay during my childhood and love the message behind it that all you need is to believe in yourself, and you can do anything. I also love Iron Man; it just makes me smile and I love Tony Stark’s humor throughout it. With two boys at home, I’ve watched my fair share of Iron Man, and I’m still not tired of it. WHEN I WAS YOUNGER, I WANTED TO BE… a jeweler. As a child I loved going to work with my dad. I was intrigued by diamonds and gemstones. I loved watching him repair jewelry and appraise diamonds. I always knew I wanted to work with diamonds, precious, and semiprecious gemstones. Fun fact: My siblings and I are third-generation jewelers!
MY FAMILY IS… everything! My husband is a pharmacist. We have two boys and two dogs. I work with my extended family at the shop. It never gets old.
THE LAST THING THAT MADE ME LAUGH OUT LOUD WAS… with as much time as I spend around my kids and other children, there are countless stories of innocent questions that keep me giggling on the daily. There’s no shortage of silly faces—too many to count!
HI, MY NAME IS… Ashley Isaacson I’VE LIVED IN NORTH PHOENIX FOR FOUR YEARS AND I LOVE IT BECAUSE… my kids get to experience this amazing community surrounded by cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents. It has been a dream to raise my family in a true community. We are close to their school and so many family-friendly activities, and always surrounded by other kids. I moved to Arizona 18 years ago from Chicago to attend ASU (Go Devils!) and I’m fortunate that my brother, sister, and parents followed me out to Phoenix. My parents, siblings, and I work together every day now! We started in the wholesale diamond and fine jewelry business right out of college and six years ago we decided to open our showroom to the public, Elite Fine Jewelers. We are considered Arizona’s finest hidden gem.
THE ONE PERSON WHO MOTIVATES ME IS… my father, as he is living proof that if you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything. He’s also one of the most kind-hearted and funniest people you will ever meet.
THE PERFECT DAY… is quiet and slow with lots of laughter, and just taking time to have conversation over a cup of coffee and being together. Oh, and a great beer in hand while watching the sunset!
THE BEST GIFT I’VE EVER RECEIVED WAS… my children. They are the most amazing gift and so much more than anything I could have asked for. MY DREAM VACATION WOULD BE… this is going to sound cliché, but as a busy mom a dream vacation would be a mix of family time and alone time to recharge. We are always on the go, so any vacation sounds great. We love Rocky Point, Mexico.
ONE THING I CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT IS…My family. My family is my life, but you probably could have guessed that!
THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE I’VE EVER RECEIVED… your thoughts become your reality. Our minds are so powerful, all we need to do is listen.
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MY FAVORITE LOCAL NONPROFIT IS… Children’s Cancer Network. The organization assists children and families who have been diagnosed with pediatric cancer both during treatment and after. They’re a local nonprofit based out of Chandler, and we frequently volunteer at their family events and donate to auctions. MY LIFE IS… better than I ever could have imagined. The last two years have really showed me what is important in life–nothing should be taken for granted. We only get one shot at this, right?
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PROJECTS FOR SHORT-TERM STAYS If you only intend to stay in your house for a couple of years, you might not want to sink a bunch of money into your home. Here’s why: A $100,000 swimming pool may only bump up your home price by $20,000-$30,000. Great family fun but a not-so-great ROI. Instead, consider doing cosmetic upgrades to the décor such as interior paint, cabinet hardware, curtain rods, and toilet seats. These DIY projects don’t require a contractor and the price point is relatively low. You’ll end up with a quick refresh you can enjoy while you’re still living there.
By Shelley Sakala, Realtor In this month’s real estate column, local realtor Shelley Sakala addresses the topic of upgrades in response to a reader’s question. “Now that the market has cooled off a little, I’m rethinking my home improvement plans. Should I hold off? Should I go for it?” asks Marcus, a Phoenix homeowner.
Shelley Sakala is a local realtor and owner of The Sakala Group Real Estate. Learn more at com.shelleysakala.
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PROJECTS FOR LONG-TERM STAYS
PROJECTS FOR MEDIUM-TERM STAYS Medium-term projects include switching out the light fixtures, replacing the carpeting, or installing new ceiling fans. You may need to hire a handyman and shell out a few more bucks for the projects, but you’ll be in the house long enough to enjoy the upgrades before you move. Installing new faucets, for example, will set you back a few hundred dollars each, but will instantly modernize a tired-looking kitchen, bathroom, or laundry room.
THE EXPERT’S ANSWER Today’s homeowners are more informed than ever, with access to online resources for calculating and forecasting home values. They’re factoring in return-oninvestment, neighborhood comps, and curb appeal when deciding whether to do home upgrades. With this in mind, I always ask one key question when homeowners ask my advice on home improvement: How long do you plan to stay in that house? Knowing the answer can guide you when planning upgrades to your home. I like to divide improvement projects into three categories based on how long you’ll be there.
1. Short-term Stay (1-2 years) 2. Medium-term Stay (3-5 years) 3. Long-term Stay (5+ years)
You’ve decided to stay awhile. Maybe it’s your “forever” house. This is where you go for it with home improvement projects because you’re not worried about profit margin or ROI. This could mean new flooring, windows, countertops, or even a swimming pool. You’re about to cross over from “redecorating” to “remodeling,” which requires a contractor (and a few more zeroes on the price tag), but you’ll love the results for years to come. Whatever you choose to do and however much you choose to spend, remember that any on-trend enhancements will make your home more appealing to a buyer (if and when you decide to sell). You might not see a dollar-for-dollar return on your investment, but a more desirable home usually sells faster. That’s something you’ll appreciate down the road.
New Possibilities NEW SCHOOL YEAR,
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By Shay Moser More than 32,000 youth returned to Deer Valley Unified School District (DVUSD) classrooms for the new school year—a year highlighted with a new elementary school, a new full continuum gifted program, and a new “home” campus for online students.
“I’m very community oriented. And so, we involved our community in every process of developing those initial components,” says Schwarting, who has served the Deer Valley Unified School District since 2005. Inspiration Mountain became the newest DVUSD school name through community meetings and surveys. The community chose black and blue out of five color choices and got behind the Knights for the mascot.
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To get the details on these new offerings, we asked these DVUSD school leaders.
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Students in kindergarten to sixth grade entered the doors for the first time at Inspiration Mountain School at 5757 Inspiration Mountain Parkway, near 57th Avenue and Happy Valley Road. Between the groundbreaking in September 2021 and the first day of school in August, district officials hired a principal, Dr. JoAnn Schwarting, who coordinated the selection process to determine the school’s name, colors, and mascot.
Nearly a year ago, dignitaries helped break ground for DVUSD’s Inspiration Mountain School in Stetson Valley, which opened its doors on Aug. 3 with the district. Las Brisas Elementary began a robust continuum of schoolwide gifted services for all students. In addition, Deer Valley’s Online Learning Academy, Aspire, opened a collaborative community space to offer the next generation of extraordinary experiences to all DVUSD stakeholders.
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teachers instruct Aspire’s 150 courses under Amara’s leadership. Students in kindergarten through sixth grade participate in virtual, real-time, teacher-led instruction. Seventh and eighth graders learn through a hybrid of teacher-led education and prepared resources, and ninth through 12th grade students learn through crafted resources, with open lab access to teachers during virtual and in-person office hours.
The gifted academy starts with Las Brisas Bright Beginnings Programs, servicing gifted identified students in grades preschool through second grade, giving the youngest students a solid and enriching beginning for their learning journey. Students are reassessed at the end of second grade to see what gifted programming they qualify for in third grade and above.
While back-to-school time has most DVUSD students heading to the bus stop, others are walking to the dining room table to attend Aspire, Deer Valley’s fully accredited online academy for kindergarten to 12thgrade Launchedstudents.atthe beginning of the 2021-22 school year, the online school for kindergarten through 12th grade is continuing as an educational option for parents and students in the North Valley.
“We’re opening up our profile of courses to ensure students have the opportunity for a wide breadth of educational experiences,” Amara says. “We want to help them engage in rigorous work and meet their personal Certifineeds.”ed
“Aspire is fortunate to have wonderful, experienced online teachers, and they are experts on all learning management systems,” says Amara. “They’ve helped craft online learning and how to teach online to meet students where they are.”
In addition to its traditional course offerings, the academy offers music, art, and physical education and technology at the elementary level and a variety of electives and exploratory classes to middle schoolers.
Qualifying third through sixth-grade students attend the district’s new Renaissance Highly Gifted and Global Studies Program. This self-contained program offers an immersive project and problem-based environment focusing on global cultures and languages. Las Brisas Gifted Academy is the only school in the Deer Valley Unified School District that provides the full continuum of services for gifted and talented students. And a range of services exists for all students, including math acceleration, pull-out enrichment, and gifted homeroom placement. All students also have access to STEAM, PE, music, and art through their special-areas rotation.
daily. The gifted instructional strategies focus on choice and exploration and are highly differentiated based upon readiness, content, and learning outcome.
To meet students where they are offline, DVUSD created the Innovation Center, which also opened this fall. “With the pandemic, our online program grew exponentially, and the need for a dedicated space became extremely important,” Amara explains. The Annex, a warehouse built in 1982 to hold district supplies and resources for DVUSD schools, was reimagined and remodeled, thanks to community support.
The 2022-23 school year highlights wouldn’t be complete without recapping Forbes naming Deer Valley Unified School District one of America’s Best Midsize Employers in February. Previously, Forbes recognized DVUSD as one of the best places to work in Arizona for two years, which means it’s the highest ranked pre-kindergarten through 12th grade district in the country to receive this distinction. This content sponsored by DVUSD.
Inspiration Mountain students and parents will be able to show their enthusiasm at the school’s monthly community spirit assemblies, where they’ll honor professions that serve the community.
“We’re standing on the shoulders of giants, and you learn from each school you build. We’re fortunate at Inspiration Mountain to have outdoor learning spaces,” says Schwarting, who has also taught seventh-grade English language arts at Desert Mountain School and served as an assistant principal and instructional coach of Desert Sky Middle School throughout her time with the district.
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DVUSD has offered high school students online support since 2007. “Our younger students are now reaping the benefits,” says Juliet Amara, DVUSD’s director for online and virtual learning. “Many of our learners from last year stayed with us for this year because they see the need and value of it.”
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Aspire has grown to offer full- and part-time high school students advanced placement courses, dualenrollment, career and technical education internships, clubs, and eSports. It even provides guitar online.
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“Many planned communities like to name their school after the topographical area, streets, mountains. The school is on Inspiration Mountain Parkway Loop, so that was a given,” explains Schwarting, who spent the past six years leading Desert Mountain School as Alongprincipal.with a new name, colors, and mascot, the 14-acre, 72,742 square-foot new school offers unique features, including an upgraded media center and makerspaces to allow for the STEAM curriculum focus (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math). In addition, shade structures, baseball and soccer fields, bus routing, and parking add to the outdoor area.
Inspiration Mountain’s media center is “a beautiful, wide-open space,” Schwarting says, from classes for students to professional development for teachers and shelves of new books. Four shade sails extend learning spaces outdoors. “We’re nestled in this little valley amidst these beautiful foothills. So, the view is gorgeous from Whilecampus.”Inspiration Mountain currently serves kindergarten through sixth grade students, it has plans to expand to a kindergarten through eighthgrade campus. “The journey is just beginning,” says Schwarting. “We welcomed students a couple of weeks ago, and the energy—everybody is so excited.”
INTRODUCING THE GIFTED ACADEMY AT LAS BRISAS ELEMENTARY Las Brisas Gifted Academy also opened in August, and, regardless of gifted identification, gifted-trained teachers teach all students gifted instructional strategies
ASPIRE, DVUSD’S K-12 ONLINE SCHOOL CONTINUES AND GETS CAMPUS
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LastPhoenix.year, 29 businesses partnered with 10 Phoenix school districts and three charter schools. Local businesses invested in Phoenix schools and provided resources to students such as science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM)
DVUSD Students Receive Safety Award
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Congratulations to Aneesa Zerarka and Aaron Kroeger for being the first ever recipients of the Deer Valley Unified School District’s Excellence in Safety Award. These two student athletes leapt into action on the first day of school, coming to the aid of a fellow classmate experiencing a medical emergency. As members of the Boulder Creek High School swim team and certified lifeguards, they knew just what to do.
Partner with a Principal Program
Theopportunities.cityofPhoenix’s goal is to build connections between city services, community resources, and public schools to ensure Phoenix students succeed in school, life, and career. While the city of Phoenix does not deliver K-12 education services, the support it provides to students and families can make the difference between academic failure and success. To learn more about the Partner with a Principal program, visit phoenix.gov/ education.
Duringprogram.the weeks of Sept. 19 through Oct. 14, local corporate executives and community leaders will work alongside Phoenix public, charter, and private school principals to actively participate in the school’s administration for one day. After experiencing the life of a school principal for a day, the principals and their executive counterparts will discuss how local businesses, community leaders, and schools can form lasting partnerships to improve the quality of education, workplace readiness, and leadership development programs in
Business and community leaders will be on their way back to school for the Partner with a Principal
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While the search continues for land to build a campus of its own, Ridgeline Academy’s temporary middle and high school campus opens this fall in the building formerly occupied by Anthem Prep near Daisy Mountain Drive and Gavilan Peak Parkway. More space for its growing student body in grades seventh through 12th, better classroom space, a dedicated gymnasium/drama and production space, a library, outdoor space, and a sports field, along with space to house a new preschool and daycare this fall, are some of the highlights School Director Keven Barker points out.
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RIDGELINE K-6 WELCOMES NEW PRINCIPAL Bonnie Perry, who served as Ridgeline Academy’s intervention specialist for the past two years, has been named principal of the K-6 school. Perry brings five years of educational leadership to the role, in addition to nearly a decade of teaching experience in grades K-12.
“There is such power, love and joy that come from working as a team in a collective effort to do and be better. Ridgeline embodies that,” she says..
RIDGELINE ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL MOVES TO NEW CAMPUS
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Ridgeline Academy, a tuition-free public charter school, had been operating its upper school out of a temporary campus along 41st Drive in Anthem for the last two years, but has quickly outgrown the space. Barker says Ridgeline will sublet the campus from Anthem Prep for the 2022-23 school year, with a promise of two additional years to continue the Inlease.addition to core classes, the high school offers honors and dual enrollment courses, foreign language, fine and performing arts, technology, forensics, social sciences, and more. Sports offerings include football, volleyball, basketball, cross country, soccer, baseball, softball, and track and field.
“I think what I am most looking forward to in my service here at Ridgeline is linking arms with like-minded educators and families to ensure we meet every student right where they are and amass a collective effort in order to move them toward where and who they want to become,” Perry says of her new role.
For more information, visit ridgelineacademy.org.
4. When your child misbehaves, respond by saying that they “made a bad choice.” This gives them the power to make the right choice next time. Avoid making statements like, “You always misbehave,” because it can negatively define the core of your child’s identity.
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9. Maintain a positive home environment. If you and your spouse are constantly arguing, your child may not feel they don’t have control over their environment. This can cause them to feel helpless and recluse.
11. Be a ectionate with your child. Give hugs and frequently say, “I love you.” If your child knows your love is constant, your child will have the courage to try new things without fear of failure. in Kids Ways to Instill
By Nadine Bubeck As parents, we all want the same thing. We want our children to be happy. We want our children to be healthy. We want our children to love and be loved. And we want them to be good humans.
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10. Volunteer with your child. When your child helps another person, it contributes to their own sense of self-worth. There are many ways to instill in your kids a passion to pay it forward.
1. Recognize your child’s small and large successes. Children develop self-esteem gradually. Telling your child they are smart is nice but pointing out something specific gives them proof to internalize this belief.
7. Show encouragement in many areas of your child’s life. If you only focus on grades, your child may believe they are only as good as their grades.
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As many get in the groove of back to school, now is an opportune time to prioritize feeding our kids with positive reinforcement. However, I’m no expert. I’m just a mom doing the best I can. So, after much Googling, I came up with a list of 11 easy ways parents can help their kids establish and maintain self-confidence.
Self Confidence
a scary feeling sending our kids off to school knowing mommy isn’t around to protect them from falling or getting their feelings hurt.
A recent eye-opening study of 14,000 children in the United States found that as many as 40% of children don’t develop strong emotional bonds (what psychologists refer to as ‘secure attachment’) with their parents. Attachment refers to the impact that children’s early parental care has on their social and emotional development.
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Problem is: how do we protect our children from the inevitable? How do we teach them to ignore and avoid bullies— to rise above the cruelty among us? How can we instill in our children to love themselves and radiate the self-esteem and self-worth we hope they will carry
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3. When your child fails, emphasize the persistence they exhibited, not the outcome. For example, if your child doesn’t make a sports team, tell them you’re proud of the effort put into trying. Learning to apply effort and be persistent are skills that can be applied to all areas of life.
8. Respect your child’s cry. In other words, honor your child’s feelings and emotions. Instead of saying, “You’re 7 and too old to cry,” realize that shedding tears is a form of self-expression and it’s our body’s natural way to release upset feelings. In fact, crying lets the body rid itself of variants of the chemical cortisol, which is produced in times of stress
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5. Recognize when your child makes negative statements about themselves. If your child struggles with math and makes a generalized statement such as, “I can’t do math,” respond along the lines of, “You do well in school when you work hard. Math is a subject that you may need to spend more time on.”
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6. Resist comparing one child to another in the family. Asking, “Why can’t you be more like your brother” will eventually lead to a lowered sense of selfworth. Emphasize what makes your child unique.
2. Give praise when deserved, without overdoing it. Empty praise or a ribbon for no effort is not meaningful. A true sense of self-worth comes from trying, failing, trying again, and succeeding.
911 TOWER CHALLENGE When: Sept. 10 Where: Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland, Glendale
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What: American pop/rock star Shawn Mendes’ fourth studio album Wonder (2020) made Mendes the youngest male artist ever to top the Billboard 200 with four studio albums. Among his accolades, Mendes has won 13 SOCAN awards 10 MTV Europe Music Awards, eight Juno Awards, eight iHeartRadio MMVAs, two American Music Awards, and received three nominations for a Grammy Award and one nomination for a Brit Award.
When: Sept. 7 Where: Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland, Glendale
BALLET UNDER THE STARS
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What: A group of corporate consultants are called back to the home office and tasked to ideate this scenario: A global pandemic will soon kill over a million people; how do we dispose of the bodies without causing mass panic? Written in 2013, Aaron Loeb’s darkly comic thriller presciently peers into the corporate-speak world as the lines between right and wrong are blurred. The question of what the team isn’t being told looms ever larger, becoming harder to ignore—threatening to tear them apart.
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SEPTEMBER HAPPENINGS
ARIZONA STATE FAIR
IDEATION 911 CHALLENGETOWER SUN
What: Hundreds of first responders and their supporters will climb 2,071 stairs, the same number of stairs as it took to get to the top of one of the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers. The annual 911 Tower Challenge honors the first responders who gave their lives on Sept. 11, 2011. Registration is $45. Proceeds benefit the 100 Club of Arizona.
When: Sept. 23 – Oct. 30 Where: 1826 W. McDowell Rd., Phoenix What: Cancelled last year due to budget and safety concerns, the annual Arizona State Fair is back with amusement park rides, food vendors, and an array of agricultural exhibitions including everything from pig races to horse festivals. Info: azstatefair.com
When: Sept. 16 - 17 Where: Westworld of Scottsdale, 16500 N. 94th St., Scottsdale What: Shop over 120,000-square-feet filled with 160plus vintage curators and handmade artisans from across the country. Enjoy live music, local food trucks, and a unique shopping experience.
When: Sept. 8, 9, 10, & 11 Where: Multiple Valley locations (Fountain Hills, Glendale, Phoenix, & Goodyear) What: Free and open to the public, Ballet Under the Stars is the perfect show for the entire family and a great way to introduce ballet to young people for the first time. Performances allow Arizonans to experience dance in their community in a unique outdoor setting, complete with a professional stage, lighting, and costumes. Indulge in local food trucks with space for picnicking and for aspiring young dancers to move along with the performance.
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IDEATION
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MICHAEL BUBLÉ When: Sept. 20 Where: Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix What: Canadian crooner Michael Bublé is performing his new album Higher, along with his classic hits, including “Feeling Good,” “Haven’t Met You Yet,” and “Sway.”
SHAWNWONDER,MENDES: THE WORLD TOUR BALLET UNDER THE STARS JACKSONALAN FOUNDATION’SHEALTH 5K FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH
When: Sept. 9 – Sept. 24 Where: Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix
SHAWN MENDES: WONDER, THE WORLD TOUR
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BUSINESS PROS CONNECT When: Sept. 28 at 9 a.m. Where: Elevate Coffee, 2530 W. Happy Valley Rd., Suite 1273, Phoenix What: Business Pros Connect is a free local networking group that offers a place for fellow entrepreneurs to form business relationships, bounce issues/ideas off each other and exchange referrals. Info: facebook.com/groups/businessprosconnect
ALAN JACKSON–LAST CALL: ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD When: Sept. 30 Where: Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland, Glendale What: Presented by Silverbelly Whiskey…promoted by Live Nation…and named the Hottest Country Tour of the Summer by music fans at TasteofCountry. com…Jackson’s Last Call: One More for the Road Tour follows his fall 2021 announcement that he is living with CMT (Charcot-Marie-Tooth), a chronic inherited neuropathy condition. $1 from every ticket sold for the Last Call: One More for the Road Tour will be donated to the CMT Research Foundation, and will be matched by a group of CMTRF donors and board members. Info: gilariverarena.com
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“Vengeance” A journalist travels to a small Texas town to make a podcast around the death of a woman he hooked up with. Have you ever watched a movie and can tell that the writer spends too much time on Twitter? “Vengeance” is one of those movies, as BJ Novak seems to think he’s made something very insightful on the political divide between uppermiddle class Liberals and middle-class Republicans, when all he’s done is come off as someone who’s never met anyone from the latter group. Caricatures roam the story instead of characters (though Boyd Holbrook is trying), in a story that doesn’t seem to know what it’s even about. Is it about the assumptions we make about each other, or the justifications ones will make to deny the truth? I’m not even sure if Novak knows, and it’s hard to laugh at anything going on here or feel like anyone is in danger. By the end, none of it really amounts to anything, as if he himself has given up on the story by that point. You’ll have given up much earlier. “Day Shift” A vampire hunter finds himself in the crosshairs of a new danger as he struggles to secure money for his family. “Day Shift” almost realizes its potential, if only it could help itself. JJ Perry takes his stuntman past and uses those skills to direct some great action, with some of the most intriguing camerawork of the year and a nice mixture of practical and digital effects. Unfortunately, the script has an obsession with quipping and a selfawareness that is akin to the “Deadpool” movies, as if it needs to acknowledge the strangeness of the story. Sometimes, it’s enough to let the story of a vampire union play out without winking to the audience every five minutes. Still, the actors deliver and sell it well, with Snoop Dogg making the biggest impact—despite his lack of screen time as an old-timer cowboy character. In terms of action movies, Netflix has made worse with more money, and it’s worth a viewing for what it still pulls off.
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By Tony Beal OUT NOW “Prey” A Comanche woman finds herself in new territory when she and her tribe are hunted by an alien with advanced weaponry.
“Bullet Train” A group of assassins on a Japanese train find themselves connected in a way that puts them all at risk. Sometimes you watch a movie and can tell from the first few minutes that it won’t be for you, and yet it can still surprise you with how bad it is. “Bullet Train” is that kind of film that goes through the motions of having a big cast (including cameos), a funky tone and soundtrack, and enough humor and quirks to keep the audience’s interest. What it doesn’t do is make any of those characters likable (wasting a hugely talented cast), provide humor that’s actually funny or give you a reason to care about anything that’s going on. It can’t even deliver on the action, with choppy and ugly fight scenes that have little variety and no thought in the visuals beyond “flashy neon.” It’s a movie where you can tell everyone was only there because they were bored from COVID quarantine and wanted some quick bucks, and no one had any real passion. It’s an infuriating and obnoxious movie, a compilation of the worst aspects of modern action movies.
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“Predator” is a series that has always redefined itself with each installment, and “Prey” continues the trend with excellent results. Scaling down the action genre to its barest bones, director Dan Trachtenberg brings a vicious and exciting ride that doesn’t let up, while also introducing new and unique set pieces and ideas. Even then, it still lets the characters guide it, as Amber Midthunder and Dakota Beavers (the latter of whom is in his first role) are natural born action stars who shine as a sister-brother duo. Most of all, it brings back the fear that this series has been missing for a while with a brutal new creature. It’s a nice reminder that any series can come back with the right idea.
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The Arizona Staycation package includes 15% off the best available room rates plus a daily $50 food and beverage credit to be used at any of the hotel’s three distinct dining concepts, including Terra Tempe Kitchen & Spirits, Skysill Rooftop Lounge, and Cup of Joe Market Café, and is available to book now through Mon., Sept. 30. For more information about The Westin Tempe, or to book your stay, westin-tempe.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/phxwt-the-visit
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The contemporary hotel blends Tempe’s vibrant atmosphere and unique local culture with the brand’s Wellness at Westin pillars of well-being and features numerous biophilic elements throughout its 18 stories, 290 spacious guest rooms and suites, and approximately 21,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event Retreatspace. to a luxury room after a day of shopping on Mill Ave. and rejuvenate in spa-centric bathrooms complete with rain showers. Rooms feature Westin’s signature Heavenly Beds and tranquil décor in soft, relaxing hues. Well-appointed rooms and suites perfectly balance natural elements and modern minimalism, while offering sophisticated spaces complete with floor to ceiling windows providing breathtaking views of A Mountain.
A selection of new libations that range from sweet and spicy to shareable compliment the brunch menu, including the Senorita Picante, Terra Tempe’s fiery spin on a build-your-own Bloody Mary with Hanson’s Habanero Vodka and the option to add bacon, shrimp, or a cream cheese stuffed jalapeno; Gotta Have It with Roku Gin, Luxardo Liqueur, St. Germain, and lime; and The Rum Brunch, a shareable cocktail for two to four guests crafted with Rum Haven Rum, pineapple, coconut milk, hibiscus, and black rum.
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nspired by its location at the edge of the painted desert, The Westin Tempe provides an oasis in the heart of downtown for guests to unwind and enhance their well-being. Steps from some of the area’s best shopping, dining, nightlife, and entertainment destinations, plus local landmarks like Tempe Town Lake, A Mountain (Hayden Butte), Mill Avenue District, and Tempe Beach Park, it’s a refreshing spot to enjoy all the area has to offer.
Located on the ground floor of The Westin Tempe at the corner of 7th Street and Mill Avenue, Terra Tempe brings a sophisticated, yet approachable dining experience to the neighborhood with a menu of modernAmerican cuisine that cleverly combines bold, rustic flavors with locally sourced ingredients to offer an authentic reflection of the Southwest’s history. Weekend brunch is offered from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.
“Is brunch truly brunch without a bevy of handcrafted beverages alongside a slew of classic dishes with a unique twist?” asks Chef Ventura. “Our first brunch menu is true to the Southwest essence of Terra Tempe, while also checking all the boxes of what weekend warriors are looking for in the ultimate brunch experience in the heart of the city.”
The hotel also features signature restaurant Terra Tempe Kitchen & Spirits, offering cuisine that evokes a fresh spirit of the Southwest using local, seasonal ingredients and flavors. The area’s newest go-to elevated dining destination, the restaurant recently launched a new brunch, lunch, and dinner menu curated by newly appointed Executive Chef Mario Ventura, the first expansion for the restaurant since its debut last fall.
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A few standouts from the menu include the Lemon Ricotta Griddle Cake with freshly whipped vanilla Chantilly cream, macerated berries and dusted with snow sugar; Chilaquiles Rojos with the choice of two eggs any style, topped with ranchero sauce, cotija cheese, avocado, pico de gallo, cilantro, and finished with a side of breakfast potatoes; and Sun-Dried Tomato Tortilla Espanola with house made chili tomato sauce, spinach, feta cheese, and sliced potato.
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