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Kids’ Corner............................................................ 23

Entertainment....................................................... 29

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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.

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A solar system offers even more financial benefits to your household. As a long-term money-saving asset, a PV array is likely to increase the value of your home, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Our projections show that the average solar customer can expect to save an estimated $50,000 to $100,000 over a 25-year period. Our customer testimonials show that SunSolar is focused on maximizing savings by harnessing the greatest amount of solar energy possible (and, along with it, the greatest tax savings possible).

Another big advantage to making the switch to solar as soon as possible is that the system will have time to generate the power needed to knock down this summer’s electricity costs. High summer demand causes higher utility charges, putting pressure on a family’s budget, but if you choose to start your project soon, the system can be installed in time to produce those essential credits. If you act right away, your system could even generate a bit of a surplus over late spring and early summer, helping to further offset the cost of peak summer demand later.

The most significant congressional action in a generation to bolster American green energy is dead, and that has serious implications for how quickly and effectively we as a nation can respond to climate challenge. But now is not a good time to throw up your hands and get cynical. It’s time to act.

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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 necessary 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.

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 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

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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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Greystar Breaks Ground on New Multifamily Housing Development at City North RENTAL HOUSING INDUSTRY LEADER, GREYSTAR, RECENTLY BROKE GROUND ON THE FIRST PHASE OF THEIR MULTIFAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AT CITY NORTH. This marks City North’s first vertical element in the 100-acre project located just north of Loop 101 at the intersection of 55th Street and City North Drive.

The 272-unit multifamily project is within the City North masterplan which, upon completion, will also include an additional 3,000 residential units, 1.8 million square feet of class-A corporate office space, 620 hotel rooms, and up to 100,000 square feet of retail offerings and new restaurant concepts. The first phase of multifamily will be built, owned, and managed by Greystar and is expected to open in the summer of 2023.

“We are excited to team up with Crown Realty to include residential offerings at City North,” says Greystar’s Senior Director of Development, Billy Cundiff.

“This $93 million project is a perfect

example of how Greystar and Crown are working together to help bring worldclass residential development to the area and stimulate the economy by creating new jobs. We look forward to continuing to help Phoenix grow as a cultural, luxury, and business destination, specifically in the North Phoenix area.”

Shopping centers High Street and Desert Ridge Marketplace are located adjacent to Greystar’s multifamily project.

“The City North neighborhood is the ultimate live, work and play environment,” says Crown Realty’s Senior Vice President of Acquisition and Development, Rick Carpinelli.

“With over 50 walkable restaurants and venues, all accessible via our communities and placed strategically near existing amenities, twelve feet walkways will allow residents to walk to work and to hotels where family and friends can stay. In addition, bike paths and rest areas will be strategically placed throughout the development, making

City North the ideal neighborhood in the North Valley.”

The first phase of City North’s multifamily housing development will offer exceptional design, market-leading finishes and amenities, and excellent views of the surrounding area from its 272 residences. Amenities will include a private pool, fitness center, co-working space, open courtyard, bike storage room, doggie spa, and a multipurpose deck on

the fourth floor that will be built with sustainable and recycled materials. The first phase of multifamily will also offer 12 floorplan options with one, two or three bedrooms from which to choose.

The architect of the first phase of Greystar’s multifamily housing development is Todd + Associates and the interior designer is Lawrence Lake Interiors. To learn more, visit greystar.com. Pre-leasing is expected to begin in winter 2022.

Comedian Paul Reiser Returns to Stand-Up at CB Live on February 12 COMEDIAN, ACTOR, TELEVISION WRITER, AUTHOR AND MUSICIAN PAUL REISER IS ONE OF HOLLYWOOD’S MOST PROLIFIC CREATIVES AND HE SHOWS NO SIGNS OF SLOWING DOWN. Reiser is starring in two hit shows for Netflix: “Stranger Things” as Dr. Sam Owens, in a role created specifically for Reiser, and Chuck Lorre’s “The Kominsky Method,” for which he received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. He will be performing at CB Live, located at 21001 N. Tatum Boulevard (inside of Desert Ridge Marketplace), on Feb. 12 at 6 and 8:30 p.m.

The multi-faceted actor also revived one of his most iconic roles in the highly anticipated return of “Mad About You,” the long-running hit 90s comedy Reiser co-created and starred in with Helen Hunt. The Emmy, Peabody and Golden Globe-winning comedy ended in May 1999 and premiered 20 years later as a limited series on Spectrum Originals. All myhyperlocalnews.com

seven seasons of the original Mad About You and the reboot are available for streaming on Amazon Prime.

Reiser is a fixture behind the camera as well. He co-created and co-produced “There’s Johnny!,” a seven-episode series that originally streamed on Hulu and now streams on Peacock. The show, co-created with filmmaker David Steven Simon and co-produced with David Gordon Green in conjunction with The Carson Company, premiered to critical praise.

“There’s no way to get better at it quickly,” Reiser says about performing comedy.

“There’s no app, no program, no shortcut.

You just have to do it, night after night after night. Old school elbow grease. The experience of performing in front of a live audience is a “thrill,” as Reiser says, and, “Your reward is instantaneous. People laugh, and you’ve won.”

To learn more or find tickets, visit cblive.com.

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City News Mayo Clinic Purchases a 228-acre Land Parcel in North Phoenix to Develop a Biotechnology Corridor

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MAYO CLINIC HAS ACQUIRED 228 ACRES OF LAND ADJACENT TO ITS CAMPUS IN NORTH PHOENIX, SECURING THE ABILITY TO EXPAND ITS PATIENT-CENTERED MODEL OF CARE AND PAVING THE WAY TO DEVELOP A TRANSFORMATIVE BIOTECHNOLOGY CORRIDOR.

“Leading in the transformation of health care on behalf of patients everywhere is central to Mayo Clinic’s strategy. We believe the acquisition of this land is one of these opportunities, giving us a new canvas to co-create with innovators in science and biotechnology,” says Gianrico Farrugia, M.D., CEO for Mayo Clinic.

The L-shaped parcel wraps around the existing Mayo Clinic Hospital campus and the Arizona State University Health Futures Center. The parcel extends from 56th Street to 64th Street, south of State Route 101. It was purchased from the Arizona State Land Department at a public auction in December 2021.

“Mayo Clinic will use a portion of the land for continued expansion of our Phoenix campus and our patientcentered model of care,” explains Richard Gray, M.D., CEO for Mayo Clinic in Arizona. “But we also have a new opportunity to vision a biotech corridor, anchored by Mayo Clinic, where we invite collaborators to join us in pushing past the existing boundaries in medicine and health care. Discovery Oasis will be fertile ground in the desert, where new ideas can move rapidly from science to patient care solutions to biomanufacturing and broad application.”

Developing this area of North Phoenix to support Mayo Clinic’s strategic vision and the “Discovery Oasis” biotechnology corridor has been a long-standing goal of Mayo Clinic, the City of Phoenix, the State of Arizona, and Arizona State University. The concept furthers Mayo’s mission of addressing humanity’s most serious and complex medical challenges while fueling local and state economic growth. Biotechnology collaborators will be invited to co-locate in what is

Mayo Clinic’s purchase of the site for $139 million will benefit Arizona State Land Department beneficiaries, including state K-12 education. This commitment

to education will be extended by land use that enriches the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, The Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, and the Mayo Clinic and Arizona State University Alliance for Health Care.

Mayo Clinic in Arizona is in the process of adding 1.6 million square feet to the Phoenix hospital campus as part of the “Arizona. Bold. Forward.” project — one of the largest capital expansions in the history of Mayo Clinic. By the close of 2023, through the generous support of benefactor funding, nearly 100 new patient beds will be added, as well as outpatient, education, and research spaces. Plans call for adding 100 more patient beds by 2030.

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Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show Still Reins Largest in World

THIS MONTH, HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF HORSE LOVERS WILL COME TO SCOTTSDALE TO SEE THE OLDEST BREED OF HORSES IN COMPETITION SHOWING OFF THEIR VERSATILITY, AGILITY, AND SPORTSMANSHIP. The 67th annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, hosted by the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona (AHAA), will showcase over 2,200 Arabian horses at Scottsdale’s WestWorld from February 17-27.

money along with luxurious trophies and the title of best in the world. Additionally, event attendees will be able to meet the horses in the area they’re housed as well educational seminars, an international cuisine court, and a shopping expo. The expo will include vendors offering fine jewelry, art, riding gear, and more.

A new immersive experience will also debut this year. The HoofbeatZ USA program will give attendees a hands-on experience to learn, touch and ride while visiting WestWorld during the show. The goal of HoofbeatZ USA is to introduce newcomers to the world of horses and all the benefits they offer. This interactive experience will be included in the overall event ticket.

This event is the largest show of its kind in the world and this year it’s expected to attract thousands of people to see these beautiful equine athletes. Spectators will have the chance to watch over 1,000 competitions where competitors stand to win a whopping $4 million in prize

The 11-day event will start at 8 a.m. each day at WestWorld (16601 N. Pima Road) in Scottsdale. General admission tickets cost $15, tickets for seniors are $10, while children aged 12 and under are free. Military Appreciation Day is Tuesday, February 22, when military

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personnel and their families can attend for free. A family night will be held on Friday, February 25, giving families free admission beginning at 6:30 p.m. A special general admission ticket good for all 11 days can be purchased for $75.

Tickets are available each day at the gate or via scottsdaleshow.com/tickets.

Whether you are a horse fanatic, enthusiast or newbie, this event is full of excitement – amazing horses, shopping, food, family fun, and more.

About the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona The Arabian Horse Association of Arizona (AHAA), a nonprofit organization, is the recipient of the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce Sterling Award, Arizona Business Magazine’s Economic Engines of Arizona Award, the Arizona State Governor’s Tourism Award, and inductee into the Scottsdale History Hall of Fame.

AHAA donates to many charitable causes.

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City News Delicious News: The Return of the Girl Scout Cookie Dessert Challenge Tasty challenge takes place all month long

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 Girl Scout Cookies:

Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Do-SiDos, Trefoils, or Lemon-Ups.

Girl Scouting in Arizona,” says Mary Mitchell, interim Co-CEO for GSACPC.

“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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Cookie: Lemon-Ups Dessert: Meyer Lemon Flan

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Cookie: Lemon-Ups Dessert: Limoncello Cake Description: In this dessert

creation, Girl Scout Lemon-Ups take center stage. This fluffy limoncello sponge cake is filled and frosted with a generous layer of mascarpone cream, covered with Lemon-Ups crumbles, finished with a drizzle of lemon oil and whipped cream.

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Cookie: Tagalongs Dessert: Peanut Butter Dacquoise Description: Milk and cookies—

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Address: 9719 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale Website: themickaz.com

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Find Love, Team Spirit, Live Music and More All Month at Desert Ridge Marketplace DESERT RIDGE MARKETPLACE IS HEADING INTO THE SEASON OF LOVE. Whether it’s love for your significant other, devotion to your favorite sports team, or passion for live music, Desert Ridge Marketplace delivers all month long.

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There’s also more to love this year at Desert Ridge Marketplace with new spots to shop and dine. Coming soon to the center are Artichoke Basille’s Pizza, Fly Bye To Go, Hand and Stone Massage & Facial Spa, Keep It Cut, Radi8 Hot Yoga, Sid’s Garage, and more.

Heading out for a family outing or date night? Swing by The District for a fun, free and lit-up mini golf experience in The District. Test your skills at the 18-hole course and peek at the back of your scorecard for exclusive offers from favorite Desert Ridge Marketplace shops and eateries. Available Fridays, Feb. 11 and 18, from 3 to 9 p.m.

The sports fun continues Sunday, Feb. 13 with the ultimate Game Day Tailgate. Grab some friends and catch the final football game on the LED screens at The Barnes & Noble Courtyard and District Stage. Grab a cocktail, beer, or wine from Copper Blues Live’s Outdoor Bar, check out exclusive game day menus and enjoy games, giveaways, and more.

The party starts at 4:30 p.m.

February marks the start of the Year of the Tiger. Desert Ridge Marketplace partners with 9 Dragons Kung Fu to host the 5th annual Lunar New Year Festival at The District Stage on Saturday, February 12 from noon to 2 p.m. Guests are invited to enjoy an incredible celebration filled with dramatic dances, tai chi demonstrations, cultural performances, and splashes of the auspicious color red.

All month, The District Stage will transform into an iconic Love Lock Lane. Grab your S.O., lock in your love and throw away the key. Seal the deal with the perfect V-Day shot and tag @desertridge on Instagram for a chance to win a dreamy date night package – don’t forget to hashtag #desertridgemarketplace.

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Looking for more fun ways to enjoy Desert Ridge this month? Rock out with live music performances at The District Stage every Friday and Saturday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. and check out this month’s line up of artists and comedians at Copper Blues Live. Or dine with your favorite superheroes and villains and enjoy daily specials and cosplay appearances at ComicX. Special this month, spend $250 or more in the same day at Desert Ridge Marketplace and receive two adult admissions to the 34th annual Arizona Renaissance Festival and Artisan Marketplace. Desert Ridge Marketplace is located at 21001 N. Tatum Boulevard in Phoenix. For more information, visit shopdesertridge.com.

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Capture the Perfect Shot at Scottsdale Selfie

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“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 breath-taking 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.

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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.

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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 love birds looking for an entertaining and memorable date night idea.

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 at @ScottsdaleSelfie.

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Arizona Gives Day Registration Deadline Nears for Local Nonprofits

Arizona Gives Day raised a record $7.1 million for nonprofits in 2021

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ebruary 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.

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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 early-giving 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.”

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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 yearround 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. myhyperlocalnews.com

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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 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 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.

An Evening of Hope: Raising Funds to Benefit Heidi’s Village on February 19

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he community is invited to An Evening of Hope on Saturday, February 19 to benefit local nonprofit Heidi’s Village. An Evening of Hope is the nonprofit’s inaugural

fundraising event and takes place at 6 p.m. on Saturday, February 19 at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, located at 5350 E. Marriott Drive.

Heidi’s Village, located at 600 N. 40th Street in Phoenix, is the one-stopshop of services for the animal welfare community in the Greater Phoenix area, according to the nonprofit. Through collaboration with over 30 rescue partners, their services impact animal welfare efforts throughout Phoenix.

Heidi’s Village works with their rescue partners to provide: • Low-cost boarding to rescues, many that are foster-based, to expand their capacity to say “yes!” to pets in need.

• Temporary care and assistance based veterinary care in partnership with 501(c)3 organizations to help pet parents keep their pets.

• A 24/7 neonatal nursery for the youngest animals that need round-theclock care.

• Access to a behavior modification team to help all housed pets become happy, healthy, and adoptable.

• Affordable veterinary care for routine, non-routine, and emergency needs.

“Heidi’s Village provides boarding, grooming and veterinary services to other animal welfare organizations in Arizona, as well as a neonate kitten clinic to help the most vulnerable kittens survive and thrive,” according to the nonprofit. “Our

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adoption, foster and financial assistance programs help unite families and their pets – and keep them together.”

In 2021, Heidi’s Village provided services to 1,147 animals in need, and placed 1,018 dogs and cats into forever homes.

An Evening of Hope raises vital funds to help Heidi’s Village continue their work. Through the generous support of the community, Heidi’s Village strives to “foster a community where animals are treated with respect, dignity and compassion,” according to the organization.

Tickets to An Evening of Hope are $175 per person for in-person attendance or $75 to receive a video recap of the event, including the keynote speaker presentation, sent out the week following the event. The event includes a cocktail reception and silent and live auctions, followed by dinner, a presentation and entertainment. The event’s keynote speaker is Jackson Galaxy, also known as Animal Planet’s “Cat Whisperer,” and the evening’s master of ceremonies is Ramsey Bergeron, a local leadership coach, speaker, actor and triathlete.

To learn more, and purchase tickets, visit heidisvillage.org/eveningofhope.

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Rev Your Engines: Eighth Annual Concours in the Hills Speeds Into Town on Feb. 12 High Velocity Collector Car Event Benefits Phoenix Children’s Hospital Photo By Rob Mains Photography

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ar, motorcycle and military vehicle enthusiasts, get revved up for the eighth annual Gila River Hotels & Casinos Concours in the Hills on Saturday, Feb. 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fountain Park (located at 12925 N. Saguaro Boulevard in Fountain Hills). The free, family-friendly event benefits Phoenix Children’s Hospital.

Concours in the Hills creator Peter Volny built a thriving advertising business around promoting the automobile industry. Migrating to Arizona, a “mecca” for car collectors, he turned his passion for speed and exotic cars into the premier auto show that draws car enthusiasts from across the Southwest. A childhood cancer survivor, Volny donates all proceeds from the event to Phoenix Children’s Hospital.

“2022 is shaping up to be an incred-

ibly exciting year as the details fall into place for Concourse in the Hills,” Volny says. “This year, for the first time ever, we’ve added alternate fuel vehicles to the mix. This is the fourth year the event is benefiting Phoenix Children’s and we are continuing to push the fundraising goal for the hospital. Since 2018, the event has raised over $500,000 and we have set a new goal to raise $1 million over the next few years.”

Concours in the Hills will expand its race car display and will have noteworthy winning cars representing various types of racing. Other vehicles will be arranged by brand to encourage friendship among owners. They are grouped in Domestic, European, and Asian Sections. Several military helicopters will also be on display in the military vehicle section. Continuing tradition, the show will be opened by well-known race drivers from F1, Indy and Sports Car Racing.

The free event started in 2014 with 220 cars and 3,000 spectators, and in 2020, featured 1,052 cars, 118 sponsor booths and more than 30,000 spectators, smashing all previous records.

Event admission and parking is free to

spectators. The exhibitor entry fee is a minimum $60 donation for vehicles and $30 for motorcycles. Additional donations are welcomed.

For more details, visit concoursinthehills. org.

Vintage Hats Private Collection Fundraiser and Tea to benefit Desert Foothills Library

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eserve your spot at the English Rose Tea Room for tea, cakes, and your chance to take home one or more of fifty vintage hats from a private collection that spans the 1950s-1990s. These designer and one-of-a-kind hats are being donated by Andrea Markowitz, whose mother amassed the collection. Jo Gemmil of the English Rose Tea Room (located at 201 Easy St., Ste. 103 in Carefree) is donating the tea and cakes.

The $35 ticket includes tea, cakes and five raffle tickets. Additional raffle tickets may be purchased at the event. Seating is limited. All proceeds from this event directly benefit Desert Foothills Library.

Call English Rose Tea Room at 480-4884812 to reserve your seat and five raffle tickets. Questions? Call Desert Foothills Library at 480-488-2286 or info@dfla.org.

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Sawyer Aviation Hosts Annual Arizona Jet Center Fundraiser Benefiting Four Local Charities

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he Arizona Jet Center is teaming up with Sawyer Aviation and Highline Autos to host its 5th annual private hangar party on Saturday, February 26 beginning at 6 p.m. The evening festivities will take place at Sawyer Aviation’s new private hangar in the Scottsdale Airpark. The evening of festivities will include live music, fine art, high fashion, and delicious fare – all in the name of charity.

“We are excited to collaborate with Arizona Jet Center on their annual charity event; it will be the first party in our new hangar and should be a special night,” says Chad Verdaglio, president of Sawyer Aviation.

Guests will mix and mingle among a selection of luxury private jets and a collection of rarely seen exotic and historic cars.

PROCEEDS FROM TICKET SALES AND DONATIONS WILL BENEFIT FOUR ARIZONA NONPROFITS: • Wings of Humanity: This local nonprofit provides no cost medical air transport to children who otherwise would not have access to vital medical

treatments at top tier children’s hospital facilities.

• Donate Life AZ: This organization awareness and educates the public on the importance of organ donation and is a registry for donors electing to participate.

• Kettey’s Exchange: This local nonprofit helps displaced children and battered women in securing counseling, housing, clothing, and other essentials to sustain a better life.

• Sol Dog Lodge: This organization provides boarding and training services, training for rescue dogs to become service animals to veterans, respite services for temporary housing of pets who have owners facing a crisis where they are unable to care for their pet, and veterinarian services and boarding.

Tickets are $200 and available for purchase online.

Each ticket includes dinner, drinks, gift bags, and entertainment.

For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit jetcenterevents.com.

“This is a special event for us and for the local nonprofit organizations we work with,” says Scott Ingebretson of AZ Jet Center Foundation. “There’s nothing like dining and dancing under the night sky and getting an upclose look at some of the most beautiful cars and cool planes.”

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s we begin 2022, we’re seeing much the same market trends that we saw in 2021. Supply and demand continues to be our dominant theme. We are seeing more homes get listed for sale and we expect a mini surge after the Super Bowl and Phoenix Open, but it is not predicted to significantly impact the shortage. What does this mean for sellers? This means that we will continue to see well priced homes sell quickly and multiple offers.

What does this mean for buyers? Buyers will need to continue to act quickly and be aggressive in their offers.

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As for inventory, in Phoenix in mid-January 2021 there were 1,095 homes available for sale and in mid-January 2022 there were 777. In Scottsdale there were 569 homes in mid-January 2021 and 344 in mid-January 2022.

If you are considering selling, this remains a great time to sell. If you’re considering buying, then you need to be prepared. You’ll want to ensure you have all your pre-qualification ‘ducks’ in order and understand what special terms and conditions you can offer to help make it a winner in a multiple offer situation.

Interest rates are starting to increase, but they remain extremely attractive. So, our prediction that interest rates would increase is already happening and that will impact the rate at which home prices escalate. While we see prices continuing to rise, they are rising at a very minimal and modest rate. Last year prices rose around 32%.

Phoenix was ranked as a top relocation destination last year and we’ve already had a surge in population. This year we also expect to see an increase in vacation snowbird activity. We’re already seeing our Canadian homeowners start to return, and we expect to see more buyers hit the market as people visit for the Phoenix Open, Spring Training and simply our fabulous spring weather.

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High Street Is Getting FYZICAL A new location with the same great health and wellness physical therapy services

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t’s two months into a New Year and many of us are looking for ways to keep our resolutions and lead healthier, happier lives in 2022 and beyond. Luckily, FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Center, a full-service physical therapy practice, is here for locals in need of some expert help kickstarting their health and wellness journey.

not only treats balance issues, but several other health concerns as well, including: cervicogenic dizziness, neurological rehabilitation, myofascial release manual treatment, concussion management, sciatica, neck/ back pain and disorders, orthopedic and sports related injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, frozen shoulder, and plantar fasciitis, to name a few.

“FYZICAL is well known for our quality one-on-one care we provide with a concierge feel to our private practice physical therapy group,” says Sandi Salazar, MSPT, Nike GPS, CAFS, physical therapist and owner of FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Center’s Phoenix location. “FYZICAL doesn’t just treat balance and vestibular disorders, although we are proud to be the Valley experts for these complex disorders. We are a full-service physical therapy practice treating everything from ankle sprains, sports injuries, back and neck pain, to the more complex vestibular disorders.”

“Among our various treatment interventions, we also utilize a unique, but highly effective form of myofascial release for structural body work, postural correction and pain relief,” Salazar adds. “This form of myofascial release is amazing for treatment of a variety of issues, from neck and back pain to heel pain. The best part about this approach is that it is virtually pain free, and you won’t leave feeling bruised.”

NOT IN PAIN? FYZICAL CAN HELP YOU IMPROVE YOUR GOLF SWING! With the Open in town, many locals are thinking about golf. Because of its outdoor location and the MAKING THE MOVE TO HIGH STREET ability for players to physically distance themselves This month, FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Center is moving to High Street. The new office will be located at from one another, the already popular game of golf 5410 E. High Street, Unit 107, in Phoenix. Salazar notes has experienced an upswing during the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, a University of Arizona study that they will be in a temporary space at High Street found that golf contributes $3.9 billion to the state’s for a couple of weeks due to delays with their build economy. With near perfect weather, it’s the ideal out, but they are ready now to meet new patients and time to hit the green. If you’re a golfer and looking to community members. improve your game, don’t forget about balance. That’s “We couldn’t be more excited about the move,” Salazar right—according to the experts at FYZICAL, working on balance is a crucial way to improve your swing. shares. “We may be new to City North but have been serving the Phoenix, Scottsdale and surrounding communities for the past five years at the Desert Ridge “Not in pain but feeling like your golf game could use a boost? FYZICAL has a TPI-trained therapist to help Medical Campus and rapidly growing by reputation you with your game,” Salazar says. “Restricted joint and word of mouth since. Prior to joining FYZICAL, motion or a hidden balance issue could be sabotaging our niche private practice had been providing care for your game. Having a golf performance assessment the community since 2006 with a dedication to the could uncover any issues and help you take your game highest quality of care, where you don’t just feel like a to the next level.” number.”

if I told you a balance deficit you were not even aware of was killing your game? This hidden demon could be the missing link to the game of your dreams.”

Let’s face it, most of us are not even aware that we have an issue with our balance or balance has the stigma of being an issue for “old people.” The reality, however, is that most of us are walking around with a deficit in our balance system. An underlying balance deficit is often the trigger for many joint aches and pains because the body is having to work harder to compensate for that deficit, Salazar explains. The body naturally compensates for that balance deficit by limiting or slowing down our motion, allowing it to feel more stable. Over time, we start to notice this motion loss most pronounced in our thoracic spine (mid-back) and hips, which are vital to the golf swing.

“Improving balance will allow for faster trunk and hip rotation, which directly translate to greater power behind the swing and greater distance to the drive,” Salazar says. “Improving balance can also lead to longevity on the golf course and endurance during and after a round of golf.”

LOVE YOUR LIFE WITH THE HELP OF FYZICAL “FYZICAL draws people from all over the Valley for the unique services we provide, with some coming from as far away as Maricopa. Whatever your need, FYZICAL is here to help get you back to loving your life,” Salazar says. “Let’s face it, life is more fun when you are able to do what you love, do it well, and do it without issue.

Connect with us today and see how FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers can help you love your life.”

Salazar adds that any new patient who mentions this story will receive a free golf performance assessment, a free balance assessment, or half off on a myofascial release treatment. Visit fyzical.com/phoenix or call 602-404-8012 for more information.

“Golfers tend to be a very motivated crew when it NEW LOCATION, SAME QUALITY SERVICES comes to doing whatever it takes to improve their game This content is sponsored by FYZICAL Therapy & Salazar says that she and her team joined the FYZICAL and keep them on the course,” she continues. “So, what Balance Center of Phoenix. franchise family in 2015. Since then, the practice has continued to grow. “FYZICAL is a completely new take on patient care and physical therapy,” she explains.

“We have highly skilled, quality providers that work with our proprietary equipment—some of which is NASA engineer-designed—to allow for a high quality of care and results. FYZICAL is the number one physical therapy franchise and number 66 on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list.’”

Whether it’s balance issues or another issue that a new client comes into FYZICAL for, Salazar wants locals to know that physical therapy doesn’t have to hurt—especially because of her practice’s unique approach to structural body work. FYZICAL also takes most insurances and private pay and is adhering to the highest of COVID-19 safety standards.

For all her new and current clients—and the community at large—Salazar and her team want everyone to be aware of their own balance issues and needs. FYZICAL

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School Notes: News from PVSchools

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et out your pencil and paper and take note of some of the latest news items from Paradise Valley Unified School District (PVSchools).

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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Kindergarten Registration Now Open at CCUSD Community Invited to “Future Falcon” Events to Learn More

By Cort Monroe, Ed.D., CCUSD Superintendent

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ave Creek Unified School District (CCUSD) is registering for kindergarten for the 2022-2023 school year. Kindergarten classes are found at these A+ schools: Black Mountain Elementary, Lone Mountain Elementary, Desert Sun Academy, Horseshoe Trails Elementary, and Desert Willow Elementary.

The mission of CCUSD is to provide an innovative, high-quality learning experience for all students. By facilitating strategies to develop curious, resilient, critical-thinking problem-solvers, students and educators will be empowered to make a difference, while inspiring excellence in our families, community, and world.

WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE CCUSD FOR KINDERGARTEN? Ages 3-12 • The district has highly qualified, certified teachers.

• Excellent instruction and signature programs are at each school.

• CCUSD’s commitment to community.

• The district’s focus on whole child development.

• CCUSD has some of the highest test scores in Maricopa County and is the number 1 school district in the Northeast Valley.

• There are many college and career pathways available for students.

WHAT ARE THE AGE REQUIREMENTS? Students must turn five on or before August 31. If your child turns 5 after August 31, you can apply for early entrance testing if their birthday is before December 31, 2022. Students can also attend one of CCUSD’s on-site Pre-K programs for students who are 3 or 4 years old.

COME SEE FOR YOURSELF! Locals are welcome to one of CCUSD’s Future Falcon kindergarten events to learn more. Events take place on February 17, 4-5 p.m.; March 15, 4-5 p.m.; April 13, 4-5 p.m.; and May 13, 9:30-11 a.m.

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Family Handcrafted

A North Phoenix mom’s Etsy shop takes off

By Sondra Barr

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ith her daughter as her tester, North Phoenix resident Megan Gladney creates unique personalized children’s gifts and decor.

From personalized crayons, barrettes, pom pom garlands, and DIY paint kits, Megan sells these handmade items through her Etsy shop Carefree Highway Market (@ CarefreeHighwayMKT). The idea was formed from the mother and daughter frequently creating crafts together.

Her number one seller? Unicorn crayons. “Our 5-year-old, Gemma, decided on the idea and of course they became the number one seller,” says Megan, a Tramonto resident.

Megan’s hand-crafted items have developed quite the following and even attracted the attention of celebrities, including Chrissy Teigen.

“She happened to be in town for a few days and reached out to me. I dropped all my orders and went to work to match the pastel theme Luna [Chrissy’s daughter] had for her fifth birthday party. A friend luckily told me to make crayons for Chrissy’s son, Miles…and they appeared in his cute little hands on Instagram.”

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By Nadine Bubeck

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.

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

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.

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

Nadine Bubeck is a former news anchor turned all things mama. She is a TV parenting/lifestyle/travel contributor, author, influencer, and blessed boy mom times three.

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

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Should You Consider Your Home a Retirement Asset?

Renee A. Hanson, CFP®, ChFC®, CEP®, CDFA™, CFS®, BFA®, APMA®

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f you own a home, chances are your net worth has shot up in the last year. According to a new report, skyrocketing home prices caused by a pandemicfueled real estate frenzy have led to a scenario where homeowners in the U.S. are sitting on a record $22.7 trillion worth of home equity.1 Seeing the estimated value of your home increase on real estate sites can be exciting, especially if you’re counting on that money to one day help fund your lifestyle in retirement. But it’s important to remember that real estate is a more complicated asset than cash. Keep these factors in mind as you consider how the value of your home may be used to bankroll your retirement.

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have expected. It’s important to keep a pulse on the housing market in your area to help determine what you may be able to get for your home.

Determining a home’s value can be difficult.

Compared with a stock, bond or mutual fund that can readily be priced in the market and bought or sold daily, a home is a different kind of investment.

The value can’t be precisely determined, and it is not considered to be as much of a liquid asset. If you’re serious about selling your home, it may be worthwhile to hire a professional appraiser to give you a realistic sense of how much you can expect to a buyer to pay you for it.

Keeping these factors in mind, it’s important to maintain a proper perspective about the value of your home in the context of your overall financial picture.

Be careful not to overestimate a home’s contribution to your retirement security based on its current valuation, because those numbers can change. Even as your home is appreciating in value, remain diligent about saving for retirement in other ways, such as through a workplace savings plan or an IRA.

You need somewhere to live. Whether it is in your current house or somewhere else, you need a roof over your head, and that usually comes with a sizeable cost. Many people who downsize their homes underestimate how much they’ll end up spending on a smaller condo or to live in a retirement community. In fact, some come to realize that their new accommodations are on par Talk with a financial advisor about your plans for with or even more expensive than their previous retirement and your home’s potential value in your overall homes – especially considering that they may portfolio. A qualified financial advisor can recommend end up spending two or three decades there in strategies for generating income in retirement and retirement. Regardless of your situation, do the provide guidance on how to build equity regardless of math so you know what you’re getting yourself your home’s value. Then, any funds you generate from into financially and how it will factor into your plans your home will be an added retirement bonus. for retiring.

1 2021 Home Equity Report, Real Estate Equity Exchange, Inc. 2. Selling your home might not be as easy as you think. Given the strong demand and short supply of houses on the market, you may be Renee A. Hanson, CFP®, ChFC®, CEP®, CDFATM, CFS®, BFA®, APMA®, seeing homes sell at lightning speed in your local is a Private Wealth Advisor with Affinity Wealth Advisory Group, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. in Phoenix, community – but it’s important to remember there Arizona. She specializes in fee-based financial planning and asset are no guarantees. In some areas of the country, management strategies and has been in practice for 30 years. To contact hot housing markets are beginning to cool. As a her visit www.affinitywealthadvisor.com or call (602) 923-9800. Her office is located at 7010 E. Chauncey Lane, Suite #200, Phoenix, AZ 85054-3115. result, you might be disappointed in the price you Investmentin.advisory products services are made available through Putting the needs of clients firstsell is the I’ll work withandyou to find are able to generate when you yourapproach property. I believe Financial Services, LLC, a registered investment adviser. the right solutions to help youtoplan for yourAmeriprise unique goals.

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Cupid’s Arrow Hits the Mark!

A North Phoenix Couple Celebrates 77 Years of Marriage Story and Photos Courtesy of The Retreat at Alameda

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eet James and Marge Duvall.

They recently celebrated their 77th wedding anniversary. Their story is one of love, devotion, hard work, and dedication.

James and Marge grew up a small town in Northern Kansas with a population of 300. They met in grade school; James was in the third grade and Marge was in the fourth. They started dating in high school and got engaged at 17.

James was being shipped overseas to Okinawa so they decided to get married in the short leave he had before heading off. Once married, Marge stayed with her family back in Kansas.

After he returned, life took them in many parts of the country; first in Nebraska, then off to Oregon, and finally Arizona.

James worked as an engineer and Marge earned her degree from NAU at 41 and taught school for 22 years until retirement. James retired from the State of Arizona working as an engineer.

One of the funny stories they shared in their travels was running out of money when the were moving to Oregon so they stayed in Idaho for a week and worked for a potato farmer picking up potatoes that had fallen off the truck.

They agree that they “definitely earned their money” that week and Marge says that her back never hurt so much.

The Duvalls have three kids (Denise, Kim and James), three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Denise lives in Phoenix, Kim lives in Oregon, and James (Jim) lives in Flagstaff.

James and Marge say the key to their happiness and longevity is a few points.

“My buddies would want me to go have a beer after work, and I said, ‘I can go home and have a beer with my wife,’” James recalls. “We both got our pilots license together, we hunted and fished together, rode motorcycles, we tried it all, even went shooting together, and Marge is a better shot than me.”

The other key to their success in marriage was financial. They never bought things without having the money for it. The saved for all their purchases and James even worked on planes to be able to buy three of them for them to fly.

Investing also helped them; they would use money earned to make property investments that then turned into profit along the way.

Now both residents at The Retreat at Alameda, they share that they are grateful for their wonderful life together and have no regrets.

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Valentine’s Day and Planning for Those You Love

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

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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.

Many of my clients come to put a plan in place after a stressful and difficult time handling the estate of a parent, sibling or other loved one who didn’t plan ahead.

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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Putting a do-it-yourself plan in place or using a non-expert: Sometimes we need to call in experts. We don’t know what we don’t know. We wouldn’t perform our own surgery, and it’s wise to hire a lawyer for your estate plan as well. An attorney who focuses on estate planning knows the ins and outs of the law and can suggest provisions for your plan that you don’t even know about. If you don’t use an attorney and make a serious mistake, it may be too late when your family finds out.

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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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SAM HUNT AT THE 2022 COORS LIGHT BIRDS NEST (WMPO)

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

Where: TPC Scottsdale, 17020 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale What: The lineup for the 2022 Coors Light Birds Nest is stacked with stars. Three headliners have been announced for the Waste Management Phoenix Open Week in Scottsdale Feb. 9-12. Country music star Sam Hunt will take the stage Thursday (Feb. 10).

Macklemore will perform Friday (Feb. 11), and Kygo will bring guest stars Sam Feldt and Forester Saturday (Feb. 12). General admission tickets will start at $75 and VIP tickets will begin at $285. VIP guests will be treated to complimentary food and drinks and have premium viewing area for the performances. The venue will be open from 3:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and headline acts will begin at 8:30 p.m.

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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.

better made for the stage than film. It’s a noble attempt at a retelling, but it feels flat.

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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. myhyperlocalnews.com

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 most 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. The other actors fare better, but the filmmaking and performances feel

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STATEPOINT CROSSWORD - THEME: SUPER BOWL ACROSS 1. Shout from a ship?

5. Shout from the bleachers 8. ____ and don’ts 11. Infamous Henry’s number 12. One with COVID, e.g.

13. Fighter jet button 15. Resting stops 16. Not guilty, e.g.

17. One of Singapore’s official languages 18. *Home of last year’s Super Bowl winners 20. Armor chest plate 21. *Given name of 2011 Super Bowl MVP 22. African grazer 23. Greek woodland deities 26. Ramones’ hit “I Wanna Be ____” 30. Big fuss 31. Like certain Chili Peppers (2 words) 34. Cattle call goal 35. Scatterbrained 37. Bonehead 38. In a different direction 39. JetÈ in ballet 40. More so than eggy 42. Conducted 43. Christmas firewood (2 words) 45. Annotator and commentator 47. Soda-pop container 48. Unpleasant and offensive 50. SWAT attack, e.g.

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