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Enjoy Family Fun while Shaded from the Sun this Summer at Desert Ridge Marketplace Father’s Day specials, foam parties, funky umbrellas, and more!

DESERT RIDGE MARKETPLACE IS KEEPING THINGS COOL WITH A TON OF FAMILY FUN AND COLORFUL INSTALLATIONS ALL SUMMER LONG. Guests will be treated to live music, art, Father’s Day celebrations, and kidfriendly events.

Not sure what to do for dad this Father’s Day? Celebrate in his favorite way with a beer tasting tour, now through June 22. Dads will receive exclusive discounts at Copper Blues Live, ComicX, Thirsty Lion, and more. Complete two of the beer tastings and receive a gift card to Thirsty Lion or Copper Blues Live (while supplies last). Plus, be entered to win a grand prize.

Desert Ridge Marketplace’s Bubble Bash Summer Series, a fan-favorite, signature event, returns this June as a four-part series. Save the dates for foam zone fun, interactive bubble stations, and live entertainment by Funergy, Wednesdays, June 9, 16, 23 and 30 at the Splash Pad. Escape the scorching sun and stroll beneath a canopy of umbrellas hung high near H&M and the Splash Pad. This summer, Umbrella Pop will keep you cool as its display fades from a bright blue sky to a summer sunset.

Artscapes is back and brighter than ever. Embark on a journey through The

District as you explore vibrant window displays created by local artists. Featured windows showcase elaborate installations depicting ocean exploration, desert critters, road trips and “Getting out of the Garden” - a post pandemic series.

Desert Ridge Marketplace recently welcomed Arizona’s first Cupbop location to the center. Cupbop is a Korean BBQ in a cup concept with specialty sauces and a twist on authentic Korean recipes. Also newly opened is Rapid iPhone Repair and coming soon is Ski Pro. Desert Ridge Marketplace will feature some of the Valley’s hottest local bands every Friday and Saturday evening this June and July. The District Stage will showcase the sounds of Laura Green Band, New Philosophy, Star Alliance, Shine on Floyd, Crystal Baller and more in June, and Soul Bird, Priscilla Rose Band, Noiseboys, Frosty and the Silvertones, Serena Nicole and more in July.

Stay up to date on more family-friendly fun coming in July by following the shopping center on Facebook (@ desertridgemarketplace) and Instagram (@shopdesertridge).

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City News Subaru Presents Scottsdale 4th of July Celebration at WestWorld SUBARU PRESENTS SCOTTSDALE 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION AT WESTWORLD RETURNS FOR AN 8TH SPECTACULAR YEAR, SUN., JULY 4, FROM 5-10 P.M., DELIVERING FRESH, FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT WITH THE LARGEST FIREWORKS SHOW IN SCOTTSDALE’S HISTORY—IN FACT, TWICE THE SIZE OF LAST YEAR’S EXCITING DISPLAY!

day in July” for youngsters highlighting a “giant” snow slide to keep them cool in Arizona’s summer; face painters, balloon artists, and more! In addition, every ticket to Subaru Presents Scottsdale 4th of July Celebration at WestWorld benefits Feeding America, affiliated with St. Mary’s Food Bank, and Subaru is matching that donation.

The patriotic celebration of family fun, including live entertainment, happens in the cool, air-conditioned comfort of the North Hall at WestWorld, giving rise to the slogan “Be Red, White and Cool.”

GUESTS HAVE THREE WAYS TO ENJOY THE PATRIOTIC SUBARU PRESENTS SCOTTSDALE 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION: VIP Backyard Barbecue: $41 in advance; children (12 and under) $21 in advance. Free parking. “Be Red, White and Cool” in the North Hall of WestWorld, and enjoy a fresh 4th of July celebration including great food by Chef Michael DeMaria of M Culinary with table seating to dine and gather.

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Scottsdale 4th features a delicious backyard barbecue buffet-style menu; entertainment that includes the musical quartet Brock Pro Patriots presenting a lively, patriotic book of songs; live “yacht rock” music by none other than the band Some Like it Yacht; a “snow

to fun and games and festivities for the whole family. At 8 p.m., the huge garage doors of WestWorld open and

ushers guests to the great outdoors for seating to view fireworks in comfort, with an accompanying patriotic music.

Doors open at 5 p.m.

Polo Field Parking: $41 in advance per carload. West of the North Hall at the WestWorld complex is an area for BYOP, as in bring your own party! This outdoor fireworks view set against the panoramas of the McDowell Mountains includes a larger space surrounding your vehicle to enjoy BYO food and beverage, and patrons’ own blankets and chairs to enjoy the show.

Fireworks occur with accompanying patriotic music on FM radio broadcast.

Gates open at 6:30 p.m.

GA Parking: $26 in advance per carload. This is an area of reserved lots north of the North Hall for prime fireworks views. Fireworks occur with accompanying patriotic music on FM radio broadcast. Gates open at 6:30 p.m.

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Scottsdale 4th of July is proud to introduce Subaru as presenting sponsor. Subaru Presents Scottsdale 4th of July Celebration is produced by R Entertainment and M Culinary Concepts.

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City News Enjoy a Space-themed Epic Adventure at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess THREE, TWO, ONE… BLAST OFF! Enjoy an epic family trip around the galaxy during Outta This World Summer at the Princess. Guests visiting through Labor Day are certain to love their summer vacation to the moon and back, enjoying astronomical adventures and explorations…but Houston, we have a problem! An alien invasion has overtaken the Princess and we’re recruiting capable young cadets to join our Space Force to help protect our resort and city.

Reach for the stars with days filled with action-packed space-themed activities, and watch in awe as an entire new universe opens up at night packed with alien encounters and rocket-fueled fun.

INCLUDED IN THE ADVENTURE: • Young cadets (ages 5-12) will be recruited upon arrival and receive their official VIP Access Pass to Space Camp (half day of camp for new astronauts) and official Princess Space Force sunglasses (9 a.m. – 1 p.m. daily).

• To infinity and beyond! Young cadets will be greeted by an astronaut and giant rocket ship in the lobby daily.

• Photo opportunities abound at every corner of the universe, with murals and displays throughout the resort for families to capture their favorite summer memories together daily.

• After dark every Friday and Saturday, the night comes alive on two 200-foot water slides at Sonoran Splash pool with lasers, fog, colorful strobe lights, LED hula hoops, alien encounters and techno beats by DJ E.T. • Do they come in peace? Guests of all ages are invited to help the Princess fight the alien invasion at Area 51.

Get ready to accept a thrilling glow-in-the-dark laser tag mission, where you’ll discover peculiar Martians attempting to take over the Princess with their super ray guns. There is nominal fee for this activity Wednesday – Saturday nights.

• Pint-size explorers will enjoy searching for signs of life in the Moon Maze Wednesday – Saturday nights.

• Grown-up adventurers will enjoy space age fitness, meditation and spa experiences. Discover what’s written in the stars as the experts at Well & Being Spa have designed the perfect treatment options for each zodiac sign daily.

• Splash in space and stay in place to enjoy dive in movies at Sunset beach each Friday and Saturday nights.

• Each weekend, the Last Funtier Team will lead kids with space age entertainment and merrymaking at the pools.

• Astronauts and aliens will roam the property each weekend, interacting with guests and posing for photos.

THE RESORT HAS THREE SPECIAL ROOM OFFERS THIS SUMMER TO KEEP VACATION BUDGETS IN ORBIT: • Arizona Resident’s Rate: Arizona residents can enjoy a 35% discount from the best available rate for stays through Sept. 7.

• Stay Close: Right now, every second night is on us.

That means you’ll receive one complimentary night for every night’s stay through Sept. 7.

• Outta This World package: With rates starting at $299 a night, guests will also enjoy a $100 daily resort credit, and $10 per room night will be donated to Cox Charities.

Of course, all the usual summer fun at the Princess will be available with six sparkling pools, five signature restaurants and bars and fireworks that can be seen from space each Saturday night at 9 p.m. So put on your suits, hit the intergalactic highway, and dock at the Princess for another memorable summer. To learn more, visit scottsdaleprincess.com/summer-at-the-princess.

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Local Golfers Rejoice: PopStroke to Build Two New Valley Locations POPSTROKE ENTERTAINMENT, COOWNED BY TIGER WOODS AND GREG BARTOLI, RECENTLY ANNOUNCED TWO NEW VALLEY PROPERTY AGREEMENTS. Agreements have been signed with seven properties across three states, including the Pavilions at Talking Stick in Scottsdale and Westgate Entertainment District in Glendale.

“These are dynamic, high-growth markets supported by excellent ownership groups,” says Greg Bartoli. “We are very excited to expand our unique golf entertainment experience across the United States, particularly in markets supported by surging population growth and great climates.”

“Over the next 12 to 18 months, you will see PopStroke locations opening up across the South and Southwest,” Bartoli adds.

“The feedback from our guests has been extraordinary, with great reviews about the golf experience, our technology, and our elevated food and drink offerings. We look forward to introducing the PopStroke brand to these exciting new markets.”

Tiger Woods and TGR Design, his award-winning design team, will build two unique 18-hole putting courses for each property. These are synthetic turfs,

incorporating fairways, bunkers, and rough as seen on traditional golf courses.

“I am very excited about our expansion plans,” says Tiger Woods. “Putting is a universal part of golf that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels. It has been rewarding to see the broad and diverse group of guests enjoying their experience at PopStroke, and I look forward to seeing players make those long putts in locations throughout the South and Southwest. Each new location will have a different course design and layout giving players unique putting challenges as they travel across the country.”

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4 Financial Steps to Take Today When Dealing with Alzheimer’s

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

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f a person close to you has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it may be time to address some serious financial questions. Due to the debilitating nature of Alzheimer’s and related forms of dementia on your loved one’s ability to make sound financial decisions, the sooner you can get financial matters in order the better.

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LOOK FOR SIGNS OF UNUSUAL FINANCIAL ACTIVITY Discrepancies involving money can often be among the early signs of cognitive challenges for an individual.

Red flags may include difficulty paying a proper amount for an item, leaving bills unpaid or making out-of-theordinary purchases. If you observe signs of a loss in judgment related to financial matters, additional action may be required.

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IDENTIFY AND DESIGNATE A POWER OF ATTORNEY Many people are reluctant to hand control over of their personal finances. It’s important to have an honest discussion with your loved one and help them appreciate the importance of having somebody in a position to look out for their interests. Most important is to identify somebody who can be considered a trusted surrogate to help manage day-to-day money matters when that becomes necessary. An individual should be designated as financial power-of-attorney, authorized to sign checks, pay bills and help keep an eye on the affected person’s finances. The person designated with power-of-attorney can ease into the role, only assuming full control when it becomes absolutely necessary as the person receiving the diagnosis loses capacity to make rational decisions.

trusts and other estate planning documents. This should include an advanced health care directive that will indicate the levels of care that should be followed if health deteriorates. Also check beneficiary designations on any retirement and financial accounts as well as life insurance policies. With all relevant documentation, be sure the information and named beneficiaries are up-todate and that proper processes are followed. Check with an estate planning attorney for help.

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ASSESS COSTS OF CARE AND HOW IT WILL BE COVERED A top priority is to determine a strategy for how your loved one will be cared for, particularly if their cognitive abilities should deteriorate over time. Will specialized care be required, either in the home or in a nursing or assisted living facility? If so, are there resources or long-term care insurance policies in place to help deal with those costs? This will greatly affect any decisions on a care strategy. Talk to an elder law attorney about trusts that can be established to provide for care for the disabled individual while still protecting the family’s assets.

BE PROACTIVE IN YOUR APPROACH Waiting too long to address financial considerations after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis can compound an already stressful and emotional time. Take steps to get on top of the situation as soon as you are aware that it could be a problem. Even establishing a plan for addressing these issues before a form of dementia is firmly diagnosed makes sense. Consult with your financial advisor for guidance on how to manage these challenging times.

City Council Creates New Office of Accountability and Transparency THE PHOENIX CITY COUNCIL RECENTLY APPROVED AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE NEW OFFICE OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY (OAT). The OAT will have the ability to conduct independent investigations into the conduct of the city’s police department.

The council first approved the establishment of OAT in February 2020.

The recent vote approves the governing language outlining the duties of the office. Council members previously approved funding for the new office.

The role of OAT includes monitoring or investigating members of the Phoenix Police Department. The new office may also provide recommendations for training, policy, and disciplinary actions.

According to the approved language, the role of the OAT is to ensure complaints against officers are handled fairly and objectively, including a thorough and fair investigation.

“The testimonies we heard from families impacted by police violence is exactly why we need this office,” says Vice

Mayor Carlos Garcia. “I am grateful for the community members who have long advocated for this change at the city. I am also thankful to the Mayor and Councilwomen Ansari, Guardado and Pastor for voting for this. The work continues and I hope you will continue to engage our office and the city in the implementation of this office.”

The next step in establishing the OAT will be to hire a director. OAT staff cannot have been in law enforcement previously or be the family member of law enforcement. There will be community involvement in the hiring process.

Once hired, the OAT director and staff members will monitor or investigate use of force, in-custody deaths, and other community complaints, and then make recommendations on whether the investigation was sufficient, along with any suggested discipline or needed policy changes.

Regular reports from the office will be available publicly as part of the city’s transparency efforts designed to educate and inform the community.

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Community Centers and Other City Facilities To Reopen This Summer With COVID-19 Modifications In Place THE PHOENIX CITY COUNCIL RECENTLY APPROVED A PLAN FOR THE TIERED REOPENING OF COMMUNITY CENTERS, TO RESUME THE PROCESS FOR SPECIAL PARK PERMITS AND SPECIAL ACTIVITY REQUESTS FOR PRIVATE EVENTS OF MORE THAN 50 PEOPLE HELD ON PARK PROPERTY, AND TO RESUME RENTALS OF SELECT POOLS

BY HIGH SCHOOL SWIM AND DIVE TEAMS. TIERED REOPENING OF COMMUNITY CENTERS FOR SUMMER YOUTH CAMPS The city’s community and recreation centers have been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic since March 2020, and facilities will reopen effective June 7 for annual summer youth camps and limited indoor recreation classes by registration only.

Drop-in use of these facilities will not be available.

City community centers will be operated with the following COVID-19 protocols and safety amenities in place: • Open at 50 percent capacity.

• A mask or face covering will be required per the city’s mandate.

• A COVID-19 screening survey will be required upon arrival at a facility.

• Temperature checks will be administered upon arrival at a facility.

• Public facing reception areas will provide contactless customer service (plexiglass barriers have been installed at all service desks).

• Positioning of facility furniture and installation of signage to encourage physical distancing.

• Hand sanitizer stations and touchless light switches have been installed at all facilities.

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ages 6 to 12 will be offered at specific locations starting the week of June 7. Summer youth camps will be operated at 50 percent capacity and participants will be required to wear a mask or face covering. Additionally, as part of COVID-19 protocol, lunch will be held outdoors. Misting or cooling towers will be used in the outdoor eating areas, and an indoor contingency plan will be used on days when there is inclement weather, or the forecast includes a heat advisory.

Camp participants will be provided a pre-packaged lunch or can bring their own lunch daily.

City staff continues to work with public health professionals to monitor the Arizona Department of Health Services Community Transmission indicators.

PERMIT PROCESS FOR PRIVATE EVENTS HELD ON CITY PARK PROPERTY Effective now, the process will resume for community members to apply for a special activity request to hold a private event in a city park with more than 50 people, such as a birthday party or family gathering. That includes resuming the process to apply for a beer permit, or for use of an inflatable bounce house or amplified sound on park property.

Requests for a special event on park property that is open to the public still must be submitted for review by the City Manager’s Special Event Committee. Examples of these events include festivals, food truck events, craft fairs, etc.

RENTALS OF CITY POOLS BY HIGH SCHOOL SWIM AND DIVE TEAMS Select city pools will be available for rental use by high school swim and dive teams for the 2021 fall season. All teams will be required to follow city and Arizona Interscholastic Association COVID-19 safety guidelines. myhyperlocalnews.com

City News Code:Red Heat Relief Effort In Need of Community Support This Summer PHOENIX RESCUE MISSION IS LAUNCHING ITS 9TH ANNUAL CODE:RED SUMMER HEAT RELIEF CAMPAIGN TO ENSURE THE VALLEY’S HOMELESS POPULATION AND AT-RISK INDIVIDUALS DO NOT FALL VICTIM TO THE HOT SUMMER MONTHS AHEAD. Through August 31, the large-scale heat relief initiative and water drive is raising the level of need for this year’s campaign, due to the continuing risks of COVID-19.

In addition to water and other heat relief items, the Mission is asking the public to help support the campaign with monetary donations and non-perishable food drives. Monetary donations, which will be essential to meet the increased need during the difficult months ahead, will be matched up to $150,000 – made possible by a grant from several friends of the Phoenix Rescue Mission.

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continued to climb while the pandemic limits access to many resources and services.”

Several municipalities have joined the effort and will work with the Mission’s Street Outreach staff as they comb Valley streets in a small fleet of Hope Coach vehicles providing water, toiletries, and case management services to those in need. The Mission’s outreach teams will be following the CDC’s COVID-19 safety protocols while providing personalized care that removes the barriers that keep people stuck in a cycle of homelessness.

The Mission also launched a system for individuals and companies to easily set up digital fundraising drives to make socially distanced collections even simpler.

“Anyone can help us save lives this summer, no matter if you’re an individual who wants to make a small donation online, a small business owner who’d like to start a food or water drive, or if you just want to drop off a case of water,” Brissa says. “It’s important to note that we’re not just handing out water and making people feel better. We’re building relationships with those in need and helping to remove the barriers to get them off the streets for good.”

“As we approach the 10th anniversary of Code:Red, the need for public support could never be higher,” Phoenix Rescue Mission CEO Ken Brissa says.

“In addition to battling triple-digit temperatures, the number of homeless men and women in our community has

More information about the Code:Red initiative can be found at phoenixrescuemission.org/codered. For more information on what to donate or to start a Code:Red drive, contact Catie Hammann at gikhelp@phxmission.org or 602-346-3347.

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Education Tails and Tales: Maricopa County Reads Continues the Summer Reading Program

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aricopa County Reads’ Summer Reading Program is a beloved tradition for many local families.

Through August 1, children, teens and adults can read for enjoyment, earn prizes and avoid summer learning loss.

Simply go to maricopacountyreads.org and click on the Summer Reading Game icon to register.

Maricopa County Reads is the awardwinning summer reading program

provided by the Maricopa County Library District to all public, tribal and military base libraries within Maricopa County. The primary goal of the program is to interrupt the summer slide, the common term given to the learning loss experienced by children while transitioning between school years. The secondary aim of the program is to promote early literacy among pre-readers and their families during the summer months.

How does it work? There’s something for everyone in the summer reading program—you can earn points, unlock badges, and win prizes. Get one point for every minute you add to your reading log. Kids up to age 11 can earn a free personal pan pizza from Peter Piper Pizza, a free kids meal from Rubio’s and all participants will earn a free lemonade from Raising Cane’s when they reach 500 points (while supplies last). At 1,000 points, participants earn a free book of

their choosing. Challenge yourself to log 20 minutes of reading every day for a chance to win awesome weekly drawing prizes.

The Maricopa County Reads online summer reading program began in the summer of 2013. It has continued to grow, and now hosts 65 public, tribal and military base libraries within Maricopa County.

More than 80,000 children, teens, and adults participate in the program annually.

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CCUSD Announces Two New Principals for 2021-2022 School Year

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ave Creek Unified School District (CCUSD) recently announced new principals for Desert Willow Elementary School and Sonoran Trails Middle School.

the field of education for more than 21 years and earned her doctorate through Capella University in 2018. She is a fluent Spanish speaker, reader, and writer and has a passion for second language learning.

Dr. Roach has worked with students ranging in age from preschool through eighth grade in a variety of roles, including being a bilingual education teacher, middle school behavior intervention specialist, and a K-5 instructional coach. Most recently, she served the past four years as the Assistant Principal for Gateway Elementary School in the Creighton School District.

DESERT WILLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: DR. JOANN ROACH Dr. JoAnn Roach has been dedicated to

On a personal note, Dr. Roach shares that she and her husband have lived in the north Phoenix area for over 16 years.

Her son is a nursing student at Northern Arizona University while her daughter is a business student in the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University.

SONORAN TRAILS MIDDLE SCHOOL: MRS. JILL SARRIANO Jill Sarraino just finished as the principal of Mountain View Elementary School, located in the Washington Elementary School District. Mountain View is located in the heart of Sunnyslope, serving almost 1,500 preschool through eitghth grade students.

She graduated from the University of South Dakota in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, with a middle school Language Arts focus. She earned her master’s degree in 2008 from Northern Arizona University in Educational Leadership. Jill taught and coached in the Cave Creek Unified School District for 10 years prior to accepting the Assistant Principal position at Palo Verde Middle School in the Washington Elementary School District in 2008. After four years as Assistant Principal, she moved into the Principal role of Palo Verde. After her six years as an administrator at Palo Verde, she and her staff were able to take the school from a state label of a D to a B label. Sarraino believes that it takes a village to run a school, including support from staff, parents, community, business leaders, and faith-based partners.

She is married to Mike Sarraino, former CSHS school counselor, and her son Joey is a 10th grader at Cactus Shadows and daughter Ellie is an eighth grader at STMS.

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Kids’ Corner

Indoor Museums for Cool Summer Fun

Five hot spots for educational activities for the whole family

By Jill Frier Photos Courtesy of Featured Museums

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ith the summer heat in full effect , it’s a great time to find fun and educational activities for kids to do indoors during summer break. Here are some excellent museums in the Valley that are cool, fun, and educational for kids and their grownups.

the globe. The museum also provides visitors a hands-on experience of playing different instruments, a number of children’s programs, concerts, and other musical adventures for visitors of all ages.

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The largest bass in the world, the Octobass, has a home in north Phoenix. Visitors can find the Octobass, and many more instrumental oddities, in the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM). The MIM is an unexpected and breathtaking surprise for first time visitors. This two-story, state-of-the-art facility is a showcase of instruments and music from every genre and almost every country in the world. The MIM displays more than 6,500 instruments, so visitors can see and hear music and instruments from around

ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER azscience.org The Arizona Science Center is, in a word, amazing! The fun, larger than life, interactive displays throughout the building provide hours of entertainment for kids and adults, with hands-on science experiments ranging from biology to physics and astronomy to engineering. This venue is a fantastic way to get kids excited about science in their everyday lives and a fun way to spend time with your family in downtown Phoenix.

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The Children’s Museum of Phoenix, which officially re-opened for indoor play on May 29, provides a fantastic world of creative fun, playtime, and imagination for kids everywhere.

Recognized as one of the top three children’s museums in the nation, the Children’s Museum is a perfect place to learn, create and play for kids from birth to about 10 years old. Kids can climb, run, touch, feel and pretend throughout the building, located in the remodeled and historic Monroe School Building in downtown Phoenix. The Children’s Museum of Phoenix also offers a variety of children’s educational programs, ranging from math and science to music and art.

The state-of-the-art OdySea Aquarium is the largest aquarium in the southwest.

OdySea Aquarium “offers an entertaining, interactive, and educational experience for guests of all ages by combining theme-park-style amusement with highly engaging presentations of aquatic life,” according to the aquarium. Six thousand animals call OdySea Aquarium home, including 300 species, and over 70 exhibits in 200,000 square feet of indoor space.

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The Heard Museum in downtown Phoenix is a fascinating, world-class exhibition of Native American art and culture.

Recognized internationally for the quality and size of its collections, exhibits, and programs, all Phoenicians should at some point take time to visit this historic and cultural Southwestern icon. The Heard has a variety of educational exhibits specifically designed give children a hands-on understanding of various Native American tribes and cultures. Fun activities for kids include crafts, artwork, and interactive stations for learning. Also be sure to check out the latest events and happenings at the Heard Museum, including art exhibitions and discussions, discounted and free entry days, and one-of-a-kind Pow-Wows and festivals throughout the year.

These are just a few of the awesome museums available in the Valley. See ladybugsblog.com for more fun, adventurous, and educational activities for you and your kids all year round!

Summer is the ideal time to do something that will give your child a huge advantage when school resumes in the fall: Accelerate their math skills with Mathnasium.

While most students experience math learning loss over a normal summer, disruptions due to the pandemic have caused many kids to fall behind even more. Mathnasium’s personalized Learning Plans are proven to improve grades and help kids catch up and get ahead in math. With live face-to-face instruction, either in-center or online.

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Sunsolar Solutions continues to grow and make a positive impact on the Valley

By Michelle Talsma Everson

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uring the COVID-19 pandemic, when many locally-owned companies had to downsize, Sunsolar Solutions was growing. In fact, the North Valley business, which first opened in 2015, has grown from 28 employees to over 100 in the last six months.

“We are proud to have brought 100 new green jobs to the Valley,” says Val Berechet, president of Sunsolar Solutions. “We are right here, in your backyard. We are a homegrown company that has been doing business in the Valley—and growing—for six years.”

In addition to Berechet, Sunsolar Solutions is also led by Michael O’Donnell and Troy Dinbokowitz, vice presidents of sales and co-owners.

Solar energy works by capturing the sun’s energy and turning it into electricity through solar panels— and with an average of 300 days of sunshine a year— the Valley of the Sun is the perfect place for those considering supplementing some of their energy usage with solar power. O’Donnell shares that the company has helped over 7,000 Arizona households

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go solar—taking the power of the sun and turning it into usable electricity to power their homes.

“Out of those 7,000 customers, over one third of that business was from referrals,” O’Donnell shares.

“We’ve had the largest amount of solar panel sales in Arizona for years.”

“Our innovative solar solutions and technology works to power your entire home with clean, renewable energy – all from just the sun,” according to the company. “With each solar panel, you’ll be combatting greenhouse gas emissions and reducing your fossil fuel dependency while saving up to 95 percent on your electricity bill… By investing in a solar system today, you’ll be cultivating a brighter tomorrow.”

SOME BENEFITS OF GOING SOLAR WITH SUNSOLAR SOLUTIONS INCLUDE: • Flexible financial solutions – locals can lease, finance or purchase solar panels.

• No upfront costs.

• Customers can save up to 95% off of their electric bill.

• Protection against inflation and energy cost increases from the electric company.

• Increasing the property value.

• Earning a great return on your investment.

• Going green.

• Providing clean, reliable energy.

By helping thousands of local households switch to solar energy, Berechet shares how Sunsolar Solutions is making an impressive green impact on the environment, including: • Reducing 6.8 million tons of CO2 emissions; • This reduction is the equivalent of 16.2 million trees planted; • And saving 170.4 million gallons of water!

“Doing business right and providing quality customer experience—plus referrals and good online reviews— has paid dividends in how much we’ve grown,” Berechet explains. “It’s led to more customers and, thanks to their business, more employees.”

Because of their impressive growth, Sunsolar Solutions is home to a new 19,000 square foot installation center and a 3,000 square foot administration space.

So what makes Sunsolar Solutions stand out among other solar companies that locals could work with?

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O’Donnell shares that it has to do with how their company provides quality service and honest pricing and results for customers.

“Eighty percent of solar companies don’t actually install the solar panels that they sell you,” he explains.

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“We do it all—sales and installation. We also always provide the total cost to customers so they know what to expect. And, if we can, we provide multiple design options for them to choose from, so they can pick which one works best for their budget. Of course, our goal is always to get their electric bill down to zero.”

Berechet adds that Sunsolar Solutions’ ultimate goal, even if they don’t make a sale, is to educate customers and those interested in solar. They always provide their sales reps with ongoing education and the tools they need to make an honest sale and provide all of the facts when meeting potential solar panel owners.

“Compared to other companies, I was impressed by Sunsolar’s sales and design process as they already had an initial design ready when I met with the consultant, and they adjusted on the fly with design and pricing while he was answering my questions,” says Frank, a recent Sunsolar customer.

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“I was impressed with how fast everything went.

From the call updates to the installation, it has all went pretty quick,” says Keila, a customer who just had solar panels installed. “I was advised we should be up and running by mid-May and I have had the system working since the beginning of May. I am happy to see the progress and, most of all, our bills.”

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For those who are interested in investing in solar power, Sunsolar Solutions’ team shares that now is the time.

“I recommend that locals take action this summer and look into solar now,” O’Donnell says. “On October 1, APS is increasing the cost for new solar customers by reducing the amount they pay homeowners for energy they send back to the grid, but those who have solar before then are grandfathered in.”

Both O’Donnell and Berechet point out that there are a lot of tax perks currently available for making the switch to solar as well. “With the Green New Deal, the new administration is serious about climate change,” O’Donnell shares. “Now is the time to go solar and benefit from the tax perks and other benefits of using solar energy.”

The team at Sunsolar Solutions is excited for their continued growth and grateful for how far they’ve come.

“We’re doing well because we’re doing good for the community and the environment,” Berechet says.

“We are excited for today and what the future holds.”

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Health New Legislation Dramatically Expands Telehealth Across Arizona

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overnor Doug Ducey recently signed legislation to dramatically expand telemedicine in Arizona and provide greater opportunities for accessible medical services.

“Ensuring Arizonans have access to safe and reliable medical services is a top priority,” says Governor Ducey. “Telehealth expands access to medical services for lowincome families and those living in rural areas, protects vulnerable populations, and allows snowbirds visiting our state to receive telemedicine from their home state. Patients and medical professionals know what’s best for their needs, and we’re working to make sure they have access to those services. I’m grateful to Representative Regina Cobb for sponsoring House Bill 2454, and to the legislators and medical professionals who supported it.”

House Bill 2454 puts Arizona at the national forefront of telemedicine. It expands access to telemedicine for patients, ensures doctors receive equal compensation from insurance companies for telemedicine services, and allows out-of-state health care professionals to provide telemedicine in Arizona.

Under the bill, medical examinations in the worker’s compensation space can also be conducted via telehealth if all parties consent. It also prohibits healthcare boards from enforcing any rule that requires a patient to visit in-person before being prescribed most medications.

“HB 2454 is a win for physicians and patients alike,” says Arizona Medical Association President Dr. Miriam Anand.

“Every patient deserves access to the appropriate care needed to treat their medical

conditions. HB 2454 will break down unnecessary barriers to telehealth and help facilitate the delivery of high-quality care to patients across Arizona.”

HB 2454 will make telemedicine services provided to Arizonans through the Governor’s Executive Order last March permanent. This order required health care insurance companies to expand telemedicine coverage for all services that would normally be covered for an in-person visit, and was instituted to ensure that Arizonans who may be sick or under quarantine could access care from their homes and avoid potentially risky trips to a health care provider.

“On behalf of Phoenix Children’s and our patient families, I would like to thank the Governor and Representative Cobb for their leadership on this important piece of legislation to expand telehealth for Arizona’s children,” says Phoenix Children’s Medical Group Physician-in-Chief and Chief Operating Officer Dr. Jared Muenzer.

“Telehealth is a proven tool for connecting children with their clinical teams, improving access to medical and behavioral health care, driving quality outcomes, and giving our Phoenix Children’s patients the hope and healing they need, right in their own homes.” “Telehealth has proven to be an invaluable aspect of delivering behavioral and integrated health service to individuals and families that would not have received those services otherwise during the pandemic,” says Touchstone Health Services CEO Eddy D. Broadway.

“We are so excited and pleased that telehealth is now a permanent aspect of the service delivery system and will definitely benefit members that we serve — a real game changer.”

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Real Estate School’s Out For Summer and The Summer Selling Season Is Here

By Holly Henbest, Realtor

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ost people think the summer is the busiest season for real estate because the kids are out of school and it’s a convenient time to move. But, the reality is that summer is typically one of our slowest selling seasons in Arizona. When the temperatures rise, we typically see real estate start to cool a bit.

While moving during the summer may be the most convenient for families, there are a lot of people who move and don’t have kids, and moving during the hottest months of the year isn’t the most appealing. At the same time, we are seeing continued relocation buyers, as Arizona is a high demand destination.

With all the frenzy that has been happening this year, what should we expect to see with regards to real estate this summer?

Our best guess is that we will likely see more of the same, with potentially a nice opportunity for buyers to seize the moment this summer. Why is that? With COVID-19 restrictions lifting and vaccinations increasing, we expect to see more people traveling this summer. Many people

haven’t been on a plane for a year and a half, or longer, so they are excited to take a vacation this summer.

With people leaving town, that could mean fewer people to compete for homes when they get listed. Typically there is a big wave of residents leaving Arizona in July to escape the heat, so if you’re still looking to buy a home, July might be a great opportunity for you to make an offer on a home. There may be fewer bids in the bidding wars.

There is also likely to be some buyer fatigue setting in this summer. For buyers that have struggled to find a home, continuing their search on a 115 degree day may cause them to skip a few homes or select fewer homes to consider. The high temperatures cause a natural human reaction to conserve your energy and get tired more quickly, so buyers will be more selective in their searches, which will potentially lead to less competition for some homes.

We are also starting to see an increase in our supply. It’s very modest at this point, but we are seeing some positive movement regarding our supply challenges. Again, with COVID-19 restrictions easing, we’re seeing more people feeling comfortable with the idea of selling their home.

Many people who would have liked to have sold their

home in 2020 are now feeling more comfortable with the idea of selling and having their home listed for sale. We will likely continue to see some added inventory from sellers who were hesitant to list their home during the pandemic due to health concerns.

There are several factors to consider when we start to predict what the summer will bring us: relocation, travel, temperatures and inventory. One thing we do know for sure, all indications point that the overall real estate market will continue to thrive.

Do you have questions about buying or selling a home?

Give The Henbest Team a call at 480-266-8785.

Holly has been a Desert Ridge resident since 2000 and has been a realtor since 2006. She is the leader of The Henbest Team with Realty One Group. Holly is ranked in the top ½ of 1 percent of Realtors in Arizona and is a Certified Luxury Marketing Expert. She was also ranked #24 in 2019 by the Phoenix Business Journal and recognized by So Scottsdale! magazine as a Real Estate Superstar for 2019.

Scottsdale Development Partners Announces $1.5M Renovation Project at Shops At Dynamite Creek

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he Shops at Dynamite Creek is proud to announce that renovations are underway and three new tenants have signed leases at the newly acquired center. Scottsdale Development Partners purchased this $10.5 million center in August 2020 during the pandemic when it was 69 percent occupied and in prime position for revitalization. Under the direction of Scottsdale Development Partners

company president David Malin, this 69,755 square-foot center is now 83 percent occupied with a $1.5 million renovation almost complete.

Among the center’s new tenants are Loco J’s Tacos and Tequilas, a full-service sit-down Mexican restaurant and bar, OrthoArizona, a physical therapy facility, and REMAX, a residential real estate office.

Malin says Scottsdale Development Partners immediately started planning the renovations once they closed on the property, which include clearing out the natural wash that runs through the center of the property and renovating the exterior walls of the buildings, which were repaired, patched, primed and re-painted with a new color scheme. The shopping center, which is 20 years old, has been re-painted a new white and beige color with black accents. New colored light fixtures were added to the center’s signature water fountain located in between The Creek Patio Grill and Tailgaters. New landscaping and new roof tiles were also just installed.

“Everything you see today and all the renovations that we have completed in the last eight months of ownership is part of our long term vision for the shopping center,” says Malin. “…The shopping center was in need of attention and now it’s great to see the center coming back to life. The Shops at Dynamite Creek is once

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again a vibrant venue and a center where neighbors and the community can gather for many years to come.”

The leasing velocity has not only picked up, but the existing tenants have noticed the difference.

“It’s amazing the difference we are experiencing having local ownership and local management. Folks in the community are coming out and spending their afternoons and evenings at the center. You can really see the impact firsthand what a huge difference a renovation can have on every business in this center,” says Mike Abraham, owner of The Creek Patio Grill. “We’ve been here for five years running and we are a very successful restaurant but even at our busy restaurant the revitalization efforts have rubbed off, and we just started on a few renovations of our own to both of our patios.”

Malin is negotiating a lease with another sit down restaurant and letters of intent with several other prospective tenants.

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

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President Biden’s tax plan may affect your estate planning adversely. Here are a few key points of the plan.

ESTATE AND GIFT TAXES MAY INCREASE. Arizona has no estate taxes. On the federal level, each person has an estate and gift tax exemption – the amount you can give away during life and at death before being taxed – that is currently $11.7 million. Biden’s plan would reduce the federal exemption to $3.5 million for estate taxes at death, and $1 million for gifts made during your lifetime. The plan also proposes to increase the tax rate on estates and gifts over the exemption from 40% to 45%.

For estates that are or may be taxable under Biden’s plan, there are strategies to maximize your tax exemptions as well as ways to take advantage of the higher exemption while it still exists.

Currently, married couples have portability of the exemption between spouses, allowing a surviving spouse to inherit their deceased spouse’s unused federal estate tax exemption. This portability for spouses is expected to continue under Biden’s plan.

THE STEPPED-UP BASIS TO REDUCE CAPITAL GAINS AT DEATH MAY BE ELIMINATED. The IRS levies capital gains taxes on profits from selling an investment. Profits are calculated on the cost basis – what you paid for the asset. When the asset is sold, taxes are paid on the sales price less the cost basis. Currently your heirs’ inherited assets get a step-up in the

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This significantly reduces capital gains for inherited assets. Biden’s plan would eliminate the step-up in basis for gains over $1 million. This change can greatly affect estate planning strategies designed to minimize taxes paid by the beneficiaries after the owner’s death.

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STRATEGIES. This article is too short to address the various strategies to minimize taxes. These strategies include gifting, use of irrevocable trusts, and charitable giving strategies that benefit your family and your charity of choice. What strategies will work for your estate varies based on many factors. We would be happy to discuss those with you.

Remember, when you choose Libby you are not only hiring someone to prepare your Estate Plan, you are choosing a seasoned Estate Planning attorney to guide you through this often complex process and raise questions you might not have considered. You are choosing an experienced professional to create a plan that serves your family in the way that you want and, after you are gone, a trusted advisor that your loved ones can depend on.

ESTATE PLANNING IS ABOUT MORE THAN TAXES. It is important to remember that estate planning is not just about avoiding or minimizing taxes. That can be an important element of a plan, but estate planning is also about saving time, money and grief for your family and beneficiaries.

Having a plan in place that provides for your incapacity and death, avoids court proceedings, minimizes attorney’s fees, and provides a smoother transition of assets to your beneficiaries is every bit as important as planning for tax avoidance.

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SEEING STARS: Things should be looking up this summer, in part thanks to two celestial events worth planning around. On July 12 Venus and Mars will appear to touch in the sky after sunset, complemented by a crescent moon. And the Perseid meteor shower on August 12-13 coincides with an especially dark sky.

Pair these events with a warm soak under a star shower in one of Sanctuary’s Spa Suites, which feature al fresco oversized soaking tubs and canopied daybeds.

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NETFLIX Awake For most, if not all of us, a global event causing all technology to be rendered unusable is all the nightmare we could handle. Now imagine that event also causes you, and everyone else in the world, to be unable to sleep. That’s the situation that our unlikely heroes, a mother and her children, are dropped into. Soon, our insomniac mother discovers that her daughter could hold the key to allowing the world to sleep once again. On Netflix June 9.

Loki The Loki from 2012 has escaped from the Avengers after the events of Endgame. But now he faces a new problem: he is not in the proper time and that has the potential for disaster within the multiverse. A mysterious and otherworldly organization called the TVA recruits him to properly put things back together. Of course, you can never fully trust the motives of the trickster god. On Disney+ June 9.

The Mysterious Benedict Society The main characters are four orphans, all with nothing in common, except that each has a been gifted with a superpower-esque skill that is unlike anything seen before. Add one rich man, who owns a boarding school, and wants to bring them all together for unknown reasons. Soon, they discover that his motives are pure and he wants to use their powers to stop a 28 • June/July 2021 • NORTH TATUM TIMES

America: The Motion Picture You know the story of the Revolutionary War: George Washington chain sawed his way through the British army with his inebriated friend Sam Adams. Or something akin to that. Now the story comes to life in animation form from the guys behind The Lego Movie, with an all-star cast including Channing Tatum as George Washington. You’ve never seen anything like this and, to be honest, we may regret seeing it this time. Only time will tell. On Netflix June 30.

F9: The Fast Saga Are you ready? The family we’ve followed for 20 years are back and are about to face their most personal challenge yet. Dom’s brother joins forces with their enemy, Cipher, and together pose a challenge to the entire world. Some old friends are back to fight alongside Dom and the family.

With the stakes never higher for both the family and a film franchise, we see a return of veteran director Justin Lin. Can he keep this two decade franchise on the road of success? In theaters June 25.

Zola Have you ever seen a movie inspired by a Twitter thread? Based on the wild thread by Aziah “Zola” Wells, what starts as a road trip through Florida to make as much money as possible dancing from strip club to strip club soon turns into an odyssey of betrayal and death. Critically acclaimed, with a breakout performance from Taylour Paige, this is one film not to miss. In theaters June 30.

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Casual, upbeat and fun, Cien Agaves Tacos & Tequila is a favorite among locals and out-of-towners for tasty tacos and top-shelf tequila. Stop in for lunch, happy hour or dinner and enjoy a lively atmosphere, fabulous service and unbeatable Mexican cuisine.

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SUMMER FRIDAYS AT SCOTTSDALE QUARTER

When: Every Friday and Saturday through June-July Where: The District at Desert Ridge Marketplace, 21001 N. Tatum Boulevard What: Live music has returned to The District Stage every Friday and Saturday evening for outdoor ambiance and limited audiences. Complimentary disposable masks will be available for guests walking through The District. Safely stroll and take in the sounds. Visit shopdesertridge.com for info on specific bands playing each weekend.

When: Fridays, June 4-August 20, 10-11 a.m.

Where: The Quad, Scottsdale Quarter, 15059 N. Scottsdale Road What: Spend your Friday mornings having fun under the sun and splashing around in The Quad. From June 4 until August 20, they’ll have a DJ, snow cones by Tropical Sno, and some fun water toys out by the splash pad every Friday morning at 10 a.m. The first 100 kids will also get free toys to take home. Visit scottsdalequarter. com to see the weekly theme.

DOG DAYS AT THE GARDEN

When: Saturdays, June 5 – August 22, 8 a.m.

Where: The Quad, Scottsdale Quarter, 15059 N. Scottsdale Road What: Join us for a series of free outdoor fitness classes in The Quad all summer long! In addition to free classes, participants will receive exclusive discounts from Scottsdale Quarter tenants and a chance to enter to win raffles from Kendra Scott and The NOW Massage. And cool off after class with delicious cold-pressed juices provided by Pressed. Visit scottsdalequarter.com for more info.

When: Saturdays in June, 8-11 a.m.

Where: Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix What: Dog Days return in 2021. Enjoy a “pawsitively” perfect morning stroll through the Garden. You and your pup will have a tail-wagging good time exploring the beauty and sniffs of the trails. Please BYOB (bring your own bowl) to fill at water refill stations. Visit dbg.org for more information.

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BUBBLE BASH SUMMER SERIES

When: Every Wednesday in June, 6-7:30 p.m.

Where: The Splash Pad at Desert Ridge Marketplace, 21001 N. Tatum Boulevard What: Your favorite signature event is back this June! Soak up the sun and suds with interactive bubble stations, foam zone fun and live entertainment. Enjoy Bubble Discovery Stations by BubbleManiacs, run through the Splash Pad Foam Zone, and enjoy music by FUNERGY. Visit shopdesertridge.com for more info.

CRUISE THE ZOO

When: June 7-August 10, occurs Monday-Wednesdays, 7-11 a.m.

Where: Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix What: The Phoenix Zoo is offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to drive your car through the Phoenix Zoo. Cruise the Zoo allows guests to view a variety of its inhabitants – including flamingos, giraffes, elephants and more – while maintaining safe social distancing measures. This event also includes a guided, educational audio tour, and food and beverage options are available for purchase onsite.

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SPLATTER!

When: Saturday, June 12, start times vary Where: Craft Nights, 3241 E. Shea Boulevard, #9A, Phoenix What: Craft Nights is bringing back the splatter experience! You’ve never had such a blast throwing paint around and creating an art masterpiece of your fun experience to take home with you! Embrace the mess and enjoy throwing paint at your canvases, our walls and floors, and each other. Great for a date night or girls’ night out. Start times vary; visit craftnights.com for more info.

KITTEN POP UP [ADOPTION] SHOP

When: June 26-27, July 24-25, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Where: Scottsdale Quarter, Building 15279 on 72nd Place between North Street and Quad Drive What: Get your kitten snuggles and take home a new furry friend at The Kitten Pop Up [Adoption] Shop at Scottsdale Quarter! Every summer (also known as “Kitten Season”) more than 1,200 kittens come through the Arizona Animal Welfare League and now is our time to find them loving homes. Join us to find your purrrrfect kitten match!

SUBARU PRESENTS SCOTTSDALE 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION AT WESTWORLD

When: July 4, 5-10 p.m.

Where: WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road What: Subaru Presents Scottsdale 4th of July Celebration at WestWorld returns for an 8th spectacular year, Sun., July 4, from 5-10 p.m., delivering fresh, family entertainment with the largest fireworks show in Scottsdale’s history—in fact, twice the size of last year’s exciting display! The patriotic celebration of family fun, including live entertainment, happens in the cool, air-conditioned comfort of the North Hall at WestWorld, giving rise to the slogan “Be Red, White and Cool.” To purchase tickets, and for more information, visit Scottsdale4th.com.

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