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NORTH SCOTTSDALE 411: The Latest Local Development and Business News Compiled by Jenna-Lee Neff Photos Courtesy of Featured Businesses FROM NEW RESTAURANTS TO REAL ESTATE DEALS, THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING HAPPENING IN NORTH SCOTTSDALE. Here is your recent review of openings, sales and construction impacting your community.

BILLIONAIRE PURCHASES LAND WHERE CRACKERJAX FAMILY FUN & SPORTS PARK IS LOCATED

says the statement from management.

“Only the land on which CrackerJax is built has been sold so we simply have a new landlord. We are grateful to the support we are seeing from long time CrackerJax fans and people who have yet to experience what we have to offer. This gives us all a wonderful opportunity to relive those memories with our families or come make some brand-new ones!” crackerjax.com OPTIMA PROPOSES NEW DEVELOPMENT

THOMPSON PEAK DOG PARK PROJECT Recently, the Scottsdale City Council adopted a resolution to allow a $490,750 contract with Environmental Planning Group, LLC to design a new dog park in Thompson Peak Park. According to information on file with the city of Scottsdale, the new facilities include a 3-and-a-half-acre dog park with separate fenced and gated turf areas, parking for 100 vehicles, and a footbridge that will connect the new space to existing Thompson Peak Park amenities. scottsdaleaz.gov LOCAL ROAD DEVELOPMENT

contract to widen Pima Road to four lanes. This expansion is set to occur along the stretch of road from Happy Valley Road to Jomax Road and includes intersection improvements, landscaped medians, bike lanes, sidewalks, trails to improve safety, and capacity and accessibility improvements for motor vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians.

The project will cost an estimated $1.45 million, with a noise study and identification of right-of-way needs expected to be completed by July 2023.

Construction is expected to begin in the winter of 2024. scottsdaleaz.gov NEW SPORTS BOOK CLUBHOUSE

After recent reports that CrackerJax Family Fun & Sports Park was sold to billionaire George Kurtz in a $55.5 million deal, CrackerJax management released a statement on the @CrackerJaxFunPark Facebook page and their website stating that the 30-yearold business was not sold, only the land that the amusement park operates on.

“CrackerJax Family Fun & Sports Park Business has not been sold. We are open for business and continue to operate under the same ownership that has been proudly serving the Valley for 30 years,”

Luxury developer Optima has announced a new residential and commercial proposal for a vacant lot located on the south side of Loop 101, near Mayo Avenue, Scottsdale Road, and Scottsdale Airpark. The development, called Optima McDowell Mountain Village, consists of six 11-story buildings containing 1,500 apartments and condominiums along with 31,000 square feet of commercial space. Currently, the land is zoned commercial. Optima will need to present proposals to multiple agencies and gain approval from the Scottsdale City Council. optima.inc

In March, the Scottsdale City Council approved an engineering services

A new Sports Book Clubhouse and restaurant for the Tournament Players Club is in the works. The project received approval from the Scottsdale Development Review Board and has obtained a Conditional Use Permit from the Scottsdale City Council. The project will include a 7,400 square foot patio and a wagering floor. scottsdaleaz.gov

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City of Scottsdale Saves Record Amount of Water; Continues Encouraging Local Residents To Do The Same

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AFTER COMMITTING TO A 5% REDUCTION IN WATER USE IN 2022, SCOTTSDALE ANNOUNCES CITY OPERATIONS HAVE EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONS AND ACHIEVED 8% REDUCTIONS WHEN COMPARING FIRST QUARTER DATA. Residential and commercial use for this same period is down 2.5% - halfway to achieving the voluntary reduction goal.

Since enacting Stage One of Scottsdale’s Drought Management Plan, the city has made considerable efforts to find ways to reduce water savings through Scottsdalerun facilities and processes: • Scottsdale facilities has executed an extensive water audit program that has been utilized on 49 facilities so far this year - prioritizing the largest facilities for maximum water savings. The department has undergone replacing existing fixture upgrades, optimizing cooling tower processes, and performing leak detection audits.

• Scottsdale Parks and Recreation has contributed significantly to reaching this goal as part of their commitment to conservation efforts with a goal of 15% less water use than annually allotted.

• Scottsdale Water has hired a contract team that accomplishes water main and hydrant flushing by recycling water back into the system instead of discharging water into the streets – a feat that can save more than 300,000 gallons of water per day. During the contracted four-day period, more than five miles of pipes were flushed, saving more than one-million gallons of water from being wasted.

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The data was analyzed based on a threeyear average from 2019-2021. This average accounts for an increase in residential use during COVID, a very dry summer in 2020, and a wet monsoon season in 2021.

“This is exciting news,” says Scottsdale Water Executive Director Brian Biesemeyer. “The city has really embraced increasing water conservation on the news of the Colorado River shortage and it’s rewarding to know that efforts are paying off… With summer and peak water demand season, everyone needs to make a conscience effort to conserve this precious resource.”

To assist resident and commercial customers in the 5% voluntary reduction goal, Scottsdale Water has many resources available online and in person to help residents and businesses find opportunities to reduce their water use. Several of the programs include leak detection through a new WaterSmart portal, rebates for turf removal and WaterSense fixture installation, and through landscape and irrigation upgrades.

In 2022, the city’s Water Conservation team has received an 800% increase in homeowner’s association (HOA) inquiries for assistance; a statistic that shows while the water numbers may not be where the city hopes quite yet, the word is getting out. The conservation team assists

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these HOAs by internally looking at their water use and finding ways to improve efficiency, particularly in eliminating turf areas and converting to desert landscaping – something that has saved other HOAs thousands of gallons of water daily.

Scottsdale City Manager Jim Thompson officially announced Stage One of Scottsdale’s Drought Management Plan on August 16, 2021, because of the Bureau of Reclamation’s (BOR) declaration of a Tier One Colorado River shortage and the urgency of the situation on this river system. Recent forecasts by the BOR show an increased likelihood of a Tier 2 shortage for 2023.

While water will continue to be delivered as normal to customers now and into the future, Scottsdale views this declaration as a significant milestone that requires extensive examination by all customers to further use water wisely and efficiently for the long-term viability and sustainability of the city.

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More information can be found at ScottsdaleAZ.gov; search “shortage” for more information on the Colorado River shortage, or search “water conservation” for specific ways to save water.

Valerie Schneider is the Public Information Officer for Scottsdale Water.

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City News Scottsdale’s “Truth in Taxation” Notice Must Know Info on the Latest Tax Changes Information and Graphic Courtesy of the City of Scottsdale A PUBLIC HEARING ON SCOTTSDALE’S PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX LEVY WILL OCCUR BEFORE FINAL BUDGET ADOPTION AT 5 P.M. TUESDAY, JUNE 7 AT SCOTTSDALE CITY HALL, LOCATED AT 3939 N. DRINKWATER BOULEVARD. Meetings are broadcast electronically through Cox Cable Channel 11 and streamed online at ScottsdaleAZ.gov (search “live stream”). To find the agenda for this meeting and information about the opportunity for public participation and comment, visit ScottsdaleAZ.gov and search “City Council agenda.” All interested residents are welcome to attend in-person or online.

The City of Scottsdale will increase its proposed primary property tax levy $931,256 (exclusive of new construction) due to tort liability claim payments and the two percent statutory adjustment. Because property valuations increased, the City of Scottsdale can decrease its primary property tax rate from $0.5039 per $100 of assessed valuation down to $0.4970 in Fiscal Year 2022/23 and still achieve the proposed levy amount.

The city’s proposed secondary property tax levy will decrease $5.02 million due to use of accumulated fund balance because of savings achieved through a general obligation debt refinancing. In addition, due to increased property values, the current secondary tax rate of $0.5042 is expected to decrease by $0.0941 to $0.4101 per $100 of assessed valuation in FY 2022/23.

In Fiscal Year 2022/23, citizen tax bills will reflect an estimated combined property tax rate of $0.9071, which is $0.1010 less than the Fiscal Year 2021/22 combined rate of $1.0081.

The City Treasurer’s Office at 480-3122427 can answer questions regarding the city property tax levy or other budget issues.

TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING: NOTICE OF TAX INCREASE In compliance with section 42-17107, Arizona Revised Statutes, the City of Scottsdale is notifying its property taxpayers of Scottsdale’s intention to raise its primary property taxes over last year’s level. Scottsdale is proposing an increase in primary property taxes of $931,256 or 2.66 percent.

For example, the proposed tax increase will cause Scottsdale’s primary property taxes on a $100,000 home to be $49.70 (total proposed taxes including the tax increase). Without the proposed tax increase, the total taxes that would be owed on a $100,000 home would have been $48.41.

This proposed increase is exclusive of increased primary property taxes received from new construction. The increase is also exclusive of any changes that may occur from property tax levies for voter approved bonded indebtedness or budget and tax overrides.

WHERE DO YOUR PROPERTY TAXES GO IN SCOTTSDALE? About nine cents of every dollar in property taxes paid by Scottsdale property owners goes to the city. The remaining 91 cents goes to public schools, Maricopa County, community colleges, and various special taxing districts. Of the nine cents of every dollar paid by Scottsdale property owners, four cents go to support voter approved bond programs.

The amount of property tax paid is based on two factors: the tax levy set by the city and the assessed valuation of the property (as determined by the county).

2022 Transportation Action Plan Approved by Scottsdale City Council

By Cristina Lenko SCOTTSDALE CITY COUNCIL RECENTLY APPROVED THE 2022 TRANSPORTATION ACTION PLAN (TAP 2022).

The plan is focused on flexible transportation planning, implementing new technology, and investing in existing

infrastructure. TAP 2022 is divided into five elements: Streets, Transit, Bikeways, Pedestrian use, and Trails.

“The Transportation Action Plan prioritizes enhancements to existing transportation modes throughout the city,” says Transportation and Streets Director Mark Melnychenko. “How we get around Scottsdale is constantly evolving. The action plan gives staff the flexibility to meet the changing transportation needs of our residents and visitors.”

TAP 2022 PRIORITIES INCLUDE: • Supporting sustainability and cost savings by preserving and maintaining infrastructure.

• Ensuring flexibility to respond to changing technology and shifting priorities.

• Closing system gaps and improving local and regional connectivity with path systems, trail corridors, and transit routes.

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• Building complete streets to provide safe access for pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders of all ages and abilities.

• Enhancing transit services with increased trolley frequency and connections.

TAP 2022 was developed alongside the city’s 2035 General Plan and replaces the 2016 Transportation Master Plan. Approval by the City Council was preceded by a year-long public involvement process including public meetings, input from the Scottsdale Transportation Commission, and a work study session with City Council members.

To learn more about TAP 2022, visit scottsdaleaz.gov/ transportation/transportation-action-plan.

Cristina Lenko is the Transportation Public Information Officer for the city of Scottsdale. myhyperlocalnews.com

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Multiple Arizona House of Representatives Candidates Up for Election at August 2 Primary ON AUGUST 2, MULTIPLE CANDIDATES FROM SCOTTSDALE AND PARADISE VALLEY WILL BE UP FOR ELECTION TO THE ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. This primary election is the first since legislative district boundaries statewide changed.

In addition to the changed district boundaries, names also changed.

Legislative District (LD) 23 is now LD 3 and LD 24 is now LD 4. Each district will vote for two representatives.

LD 3 covers North Scottsdale, Cave Creek, Fountain Hills, and parts of Phoenix. The candidates for LD 3 include: • Joseph Chaplik, R-Scottsdale, an incumbent • Ernest Anderson, R-Scottsdale • Alexander Kolodin, R-Scottsdale • Nicole Cantelme, R-Cave Creek • Darin Mitchell, R-Fountain Hills

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In LD4, which covers all of Paradise Valley, and parts of Scottsdale and Phoenix, Republican candidates include: • Maria Syms, R-Paradise Valley • John Arnold, R-Scottsdale • Vera Gebran, R-Phoenix • Matt Gress, R-Phoenix • Jana Jackson, R-Phoenix There is one Democrat running in the LD4 election: • Laura Terech, D-Phoenix The primary election for the Arizona House of Representatives will be held on August 2 with the general election happening on November 8.

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American Legion Post 34 to Celebrate Flag Day on June 14 AMERICAN LEGION POST 34 WILL BE CELEBRATING FLAG DAY WITH A CEREMONY BEGINNING AT 6 P.M. ON JUNE 14. The event will take place at Post 34, located at 6272 E. Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. Boy Scouts from local Troop 15 will be in attendance presenting our nation’s flags for proper disposal. Post 34 turns 75 this year and the celebration of Flag Day is part of an ongoing effort to honor that milestone.

Flag Day has its roots starting in 1777 when the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution stating how the U.S. flag would look.

“Prior to the resolution, there were many different flags/banners, each representing different units of our fledgling nation,” says Daphi Hagen, auxiliary officer. “Through the years, many changes have been made. We have had three major flag acts that have shaped what we have today.”

On June 14, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson established Flag Day on June 14 by official decree.

Although this is not an official federal holiday, it is celebrated across the United States.

American Legion Post 34 has been giving back to community charitable organizations for 75 years.

Its mission is to support and advocate on behalf of veterans, active military and their families. Its members consistently reach out to assist veterans and others in need. American Legion Post 34 is a non-secular, non-political organization.

To learn more about this and other events and activities, visit azpost34.com.

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Art Awards Celebrate Local Students’ Achievements A VISUAL ART EXHIBIT WITH THE WORK OF TOP LOCAL STUDENTS WAS RECENTLY SHOWN AT THE CACTUS SHADOWS FINE ARTS CENTER FOLLOWING THE 26TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF ART AND THE 43RD ANNUAL JEFF CROSS MEMORIAL INCENTIVE AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIP CEREMONY. The event was sponsored by the Sonoran Arts League and CCUSD Education & Community Services.

Visual art teachers in the community selected their most gifted art students in third through 12th grade to acknowledge their excellence and showcase their work.

This year the top honors of the Jeff Cross Memorial Bronze Bell and the scholarship were both awarded to Sydney Terpstra, a graduating senior attending Cactus Shadows High School, for her dedication and talent.

“Her work is uniquely creative and is executed with mastery of media,” says Sonoran Arts League Youth Art Chair

Robin Ray. “The concepts and themes in her work are well developed and explore thoughtful provoking images. We honor the excellence and talents of the gifted art students in our community and know they will go out in the world to make a difference with their creative talents.”

Sydney’s art was selected based on her portfolio, sketchbook, essay, and transcripts. She is planning to attend Arizona State University this fall to pursue an art education.

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In addition, all the top students received an incentive award, which included a collection of art supplies to fuel them through the summer.

The Sonoran Arts League is a nonprofit 501(c)(3), volunteer-based, arts service organization dedicated to actively advancing art, artists and art education with more than 780 members from around the United States and Canada. To learn more, visit sonoranartsleague.org, email info@sonoranartsleague.org, or call 480575-6624.

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Phoenix Rescue Mission Launches 10th Code:Red Campaign

Nonprofit Accepting Monetary, Nonperishable Food and Water Donations for Heat Relief THE SUMMER MONTHS ARE HERE AND PHOENIX RESCUE MISSION (PRM) IS KICKING OFF ITS 10TH ANNUAL, CITY-WIDE CODE:RED SUMMER HEAT RELIEF CAMPAIGN TO SAVE THE LIVES OF THE CITY’S UNHOUSED AND AT-RISK INDIVIDUALS. According to Maricopa County, at least 130 individuals experiencing homelessness died from heat-related causes in 2021.

The nonprofit’s goal is to protect our most vulnerable population by collecting and distributing one million bottles of water.

Through August 31, PRM is providing essential resources to sustain the city’s homeless population, such as nonperishable food and water supplies. PRM is seeking monetary, nonperishable food and water donations. Monetary donations will be matched up to $150,000, made possible by a grant by several supporters of Phoenix Rescue Mission.

“During the summer months in Phoenix, asphalt can heat up to a deadly 170 degrees. Anything above 104 degrees can cause brain damage and death,” says Phoenix Rescue Mission CEO Ken Brissa. “While many Valley residents find respite indoors, our unhoused neighbors cannot take shelter from the heat and need help that can come to them.”

Several municipalities have created partnerships with the Mission, bringing relief to the streets in the Mission’s Hope Coach vehicles to distribute water, toiletries, and case management services. “Anything helps in this undertaking to save and change lives, whether it’s through a monetary donation, dropping off a case of water or starting a water drive,” says Brissa. “This is so much more than a handout of water. This is arming people with the tools to change their lives and move out of harm’s way.”

More information about the 10th annual Code:Red initiative can be found at phoenixrescuemission. org/codered. Food, water, and all other heat-relief donations can be dropped off at the Mission’s Donation Warehouse, located at 2515 N. 34th Drive in Phoenix.

The Mission is also in need of volunteers to help distribute vital, nutritious food to families in need at its Hope for Hunger Food Bank.

For more information on what to donate or to start a Code:Red drive, contact gikhelp@phxmission.org or call 602-346-3347.

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JALAPENO INFERÑO Announces Hot New Concept: JALAPENO INFERÑO GHOST KITCHEN + CANTINA New Ghost Kitchen Caters To Customers In New and Innovative Ways Photos Courtesy of JALAPENO INFERNO FOR 22 YEARS, JALAPENO INFERNO IN ITS ORIGINAL LOCATION HAS SERVICED ITS GUESTS WITH AWARDWINNING SONORAN MEXICAN FOOD FOR BOTH DINE-IN AND TAKEOUT. COVID-19 forced a paradigm shift in how they did business, and they were forced to accommodate a huge new source of carryout customers. This was a curve ball for a restaurant with over 400 seats, designed for a full service, dine-in experience. An expiring lease at their sister restaurant down the street, RHYTHM AND WINE, challenged them to create a new concept to service the growing need for takeout from the two North Scottsdale JALAPENO INFERNO restaurants. The ideas turned into what they are now calling JALAPENO INFERNO GHOST KITCHEN + CANTINA. While the term “ghost kitchen” may not be familiar with a lot of people, they are confident it soon will be.

JALAPENO INFERNO GHOST KITCHEN + CANTINA is located two blocks from the original location at 7605 E. Pinnacle Road. Just opened last month, they are able to serve the takeout customer more efficiently as well as offer a host of fun new programs in the limited-service environment. The entire JALAPENO INFERNO menu is available for takeout. Party Platters, catering and Family Meal Deals

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are also available. Third party delivery services will also benefit from the new ghost kitchen environment.

“We are enhancing the CANTINA part of the concept by offering frozen margaritas, Mexican and Arizona craft draft beers, and a full liquor license for both takeout and dine-in,” explains owner Terry Craig. “The original giant bar will remain open. A liquor license that allows beer, wine and cocktails will provide takeout guests with a ton of new options. Or just sit at the bar and watch TV while you are waiting on your takeout food. You can even enjoy your packaged food on the patio if you want.”

The physical space can still offer patio and interior seating for hosted special events. “We can host corporate dinners, small business Happy Hour parties, family reunions, entire restaurant buy outs—any social event you can throw at us,” Craig adds.

“This concept really rounds out all of our restaurants nicely,” he continues. “It helps to relieve the takeout pressure at our other locations, allows us to continue to offer great quality food, and it offers a space for events, too. The possibilities are endless.”

JALAPENO INFERNO GHOST KITCHEN + CANTINA is located at 7605 E. Pinnacle Road in the Sunset Shopping Center. To learn more, call 480-4786999 or visit jalapenoinferno.com.

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Barro’s Pizza and Pepsi Team Up to Raise Funds for Local Families Impacted by Pediatric Cancer in June

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Photos Courtesy of Barro’s Pizza WITH THEIR CONTINUED COMMITMENT TO HELPING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, FAMILY-OWNED AND OPERATED BARRO’S PIZZA AND PEPSI ARE TEAMING UP FOR THE SEVENTH YEAR THIS JUNE TO RAISE MONEY FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY PEDIATRIC CANCER. Throughout the month of June, all Barro’s Pizza locations will donate proceeds, up to $40,000, from the sale of any lunch special to the Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children (ACFC), a local nonprofit whose mission is to help Arizona families with the high costs and challenging logistics while caring for their children during cancer treatment.

“We are so proud to support such an amazing organization like the Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children,” says Mike Barro, co-owner of Barro’s Pizza.

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“Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children is truly thankful for the continued support from Barro’s Pizza in partnership with Pepsi,” Funari says. “Their generosity fuels our critical support and programs that we provide to Arizona families who have a child with cancer.”

During the entire month of June, Barro’s Pizza is encouraging guests to choose from a selection of lunch specials that give back to this fundraiser.

The Scottsdale North Barro’s Pizza is located at 20701 N. Scottsdale Road, #101. For more information, visit barrospizza.com. myhyperlocalnews.com

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Summer Fun

Summer Staycations

Four Resorts To Consider When Vacationing Close to Home Photos Courtesy of Featured Resorts AS WE ENJOY THE SUMMER, EVEN LOCALS NEED A LITTLE RESPITE IN THE HEAT. Read on to learn about four Valley resorts perfect for a summer staycation.

JW MARRIOTT PHOENIX DESERT RIDGE RESORT & SPA 5350 E. Marriott Dr., Phoenix jwdesertridge.com Set on 316 acres of scenic desert landscape, JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa embodies all things luxury, recreation, and rejuvenation. Embark on the perfect desert staycation with the resort’s Splash Into Summer Package, offering $50 resort credit good for food and beverage, spa, golf, pool or pickleball, plus a waived resort fee (value of $198). Splash into the five glistening pools, float down the adult-friendly Lazy River, dive down the 89-foot Serpentine Water Slide, or stretch out in a private poolside cabana.

JW MARRIOTT SCOTTSDALE CAMELBACK INN RESORT & SPA 5402 E Lincoln Dr., Scottsdale camelbackinn.com JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa embodies the spirit of the Southwest with its peaceful desert setting, private grounds for hiking and meditation, and more. While the summer heats up, cool down with the resort’s Casitas and Ritas Package, featuring overnight accommodations in a resort casita – boasting a private garden patio or balcony to rejuvenate under the desert sun – two specialty handcrafted margaritas per night, and $50 resort credit per night to be used toward dining, spa, golf, tennis, and resort shops.

SHERATON PHOENIX DOWNTOWN 340 N. 3rd St., Phoenix marriott.com/en-us/hotels/phxgp-sheratonphoenix-downtown Explore the heart of Phoenix with Sheraton Phoenix Downtown’s Discover Downtown Package, complete with $20 daily dining credit, complimentary self-parking, and 4 p.m. late check-out. Arizona’s largest hotel offers guests a contemporary destination featuring thoughtful amenities, modern lodging, and first-rate location.

After a busy day, retreat to the hotel’s pool terrace to soak in the sunshine and downtown views, please your taste buds at the part-bar, part-coffee shop, part-grab-and-go market &More by Sheraton, or indulge in an unforgettable dining experience at recently opened signature restaurant Carcara.

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GREAT WOLF LODGE ARIZONA 7333 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale greatwolf.com/arizona Beat the summer heat at Great Wolf Lodge Arizona, which offers fun for the entire family. The centerpiece of the resort is its 85,000-square-foot indoor waterpark, equipped with a variety of slides, a lazy river, and more. The Great Wolf Adventure Park includes a bowling alley, Northern Lights arcade, miniature golf course and MagiQuest, which is a live action-adventure game where kids can discover relics and runes needed to assist pixies and defeat a fierce dragon. Enjoy the nostalgic fun of summer camp without tents, bugs, or the risk of rainouts during Great Wolf Lodge Arizona’s Summer Camp-In celebration. Endless summer experiences include a family trivia and corn hole challenge, fitness activities like Wolfercise or YogaTails, DIY Bug Jars, s’mores, pool parties, and more.

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Summer Fun

Scottsdale 4th of July Celebration at WestWorld Is Back!

THE SCOTTSDALE 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION AT WESTWORLD RETURNS FOR A NINTH YEAR TO DELIVER PATRIOTIC AND COOL FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CAPPED OFF BY ONE OF ARIZONA’S LARGEST FIREWORKS DISPLAYS ON JULY 4 FROM 4:30-9:30 P.M. The 300,000 square-foot fully airconditioned Tony Nelssen Equestrian Center at WestWorld will offer activities for the whole family, including a Parade of Heroes, live ensemble performances from hit movie film “Encanto,” fun games, and a backyard barbecue. The evening will culminate with the night sky lit with one of Arizona’s largest fireworks shows, beginning at approximately 9 p.m.

Guests will be “Red, White & COOL” in the airconditioned comfort of the North Hall at WestWorld with an exciting lineup of entertainment that features three performances by characters from feature film “Encanto,” including Mirabel, Isabela, Luisa, Dolores, Pepa, Félix, and Camilo, singing “We Don’t Talk About Bruno.” In addition, America’s Got Talent “Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show” performs three times at the event.

Scottsdale 4th of course is known for its lively activities for the family to enjoy such as learning the cha-cha slide and chicken dance, old-fashioned cake walks, face painting, and more.

The Rodeo Arena is activated once again in 2022, with mutton busting for kids and the Copper State Rodeo Company presenting a Scottsdale 4th favorite bull riding competition. At approximately 8:30 p.m., huge garage doors open to the west for the Scottsdale 4th of July grand finale fireworks display, lighting up the sky over the McDowell Mountains.

Scottsdale 4th of July also continues with the second Parade of Heroes, myhyperlocalnews.com

PUT YOUR BEST FACE FORWARD

recognizing outstanding leaders for their tireless efforts to protect and improve the lives of Arizonans. Heroes are honored in the categories of safety, fire safety, neighborhoods, veterans, healthcare, and community. Each will take the stage to receive the honor and then together are ceremoniously escorted throughout the massive WestWorld complex where drivein guests await the fireworks show. Heroes are introduced to drive-in guests through the event’s own designated patriotic music radio channel.

HOW TO ACCESS THE EVENT For convenient and efficient entry, the main entrance to WestWorld (horse sculptures) on the Pima frontage road will be closed. The two access points are: • Bell Road and 94th Street. On the 101 freeway, exit Raintree, proceed east to Thompson Peak Parkway. Travel north to Bell Road. On Bell, travel west to 94th Street entry.

• Bahia off Pima Frontage Road.

Bahia is accessed by taking Frank Lloyd Wright exit off the 101 freeway.

Travel north of Frank Lloyd Wright, continue on Pima frontage road past the marquee entrance to WestWorld to Bahia.

TICKET OPTIONS Tickets are now available at Scottsdale4th. com and include: • General admission options for all the fun and games in the COOL indoors.

• Backyard BBQ for fun and games in the cool indoors, plus a casual barbecue by Chef Michael DeMaria of M Culinary, and table seating to dine and gather.

• Fireworks parking only.

Scottsdale 4th of July Celebration is produced

by R Entertainment and M Culinary Concepts. WestWorld of Scottsdale is located at 116601 N. Pima Road. Visit Scottsdale4th.com for more info and follow on social at Instagram and Facebook @Scottsdale4thofJuly, and Twitter @ ScottsdaleInDay.

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Neighbors

Hello Neighbor! kitten, then make dinner, and when it’s cool weather, I’ll go for a walk. At night I’ll either work on the book I’m currently writing or read a book for inspiration.

MY FAVORITE LOCAL NONPROFIT IS… We recently started fostering kittens through Newborn Kitten Rescue so that organization is near and dear to my heart. We have fostered over 25 kittens over three seasons. Other favorites include NEDA (National Eating Disorders Association) and the Epilepsy Foundation of Arizona.

MY FAMILY IS… Everything to me. I’ve been married 29 years and Scott and I have three adult children. They bring me so much joy and it’s fun to watch them begin to navigate their adult lives.

MY LIFE IS… Pretty good right now! I am busy but not stressed (thanks to yoga) and I love the work that I get to do, and my family is healthy and happy.

ONE THING I CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT IS… My laptop is the one object I probably couldn’t function without. Other things I can’t live without are yoga, the occasional iced vanilla latte, and dark chocolate.

HI, MY NAME IS... Stephanie Elliot.

I’VE LIVED IN NORTH SCOTTSDALE FOR 12 YEARS AND I LOVE IT BECAUSE… The weather is gorgeous more often than it’s not. There are great restaurants, coffee shops, yoga studios, and beautiful places to walk in Scottsdale. However, I do not like the intense heat of the summer or the snake that slithered into our backyard on our first 100+ degree day this May! A TYPICAL DAY IN MY LIFE INCLUDES… I try to get to yoga four to five mornings a week, and then I head to my favorite coffee shop, Sweetwaters, where I will work for a few hours. I am an author, editor, and book publicist so my workday varies depending on what I’m doing – but it always involves words and books – writing, editing or promoting them! You can see my work at stephanieelliot.com. Then I’ll head home and relax a bit, maybe play with a foster

MY FAVORITE MOVIE I COULD NEVER GET TIRED OF WATCHING AND WHY… Anytime “Shawshank Redemption” is on TV, I will stop what I’m doing and watch it.

WHEN I WAS YOUNGER, I WANTED TO BE… An author. I accomplished that goal when my first novel, “Sad Perfect,” was published in 2017.

THE ONE PERSON WHO MOTIVATES ME IS… Is there a correct answer? I should probably say my parents or my husband, or a mentor or some elder I admire, but when

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MY DREAM VACATION WOULD BE… Italy, which I may get to experience next year for our 30th wedding anniversary.

it comes right down to it, I would have to say I have two very special yoga instructors who motivate and inspire me through their calm and peaceful demeanor in and out of class. At this point in my life, I am completely motivated by and truly thankful for the calming presence of these women.

THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE I’VE EVER RECEIVED... I remember when I was learning to drive, my dad told me to try to stay in the middle lane. That way if there’s danger coming from the left or the right, you have a way out by moving over!

THE PERFECT DAY… I would get up around 9 a.m. but lounge in bed for a while, taking my time to get up. I am not the type of person who wakes at 6 a.m. to enjoy coffee in the quiet of the early morning. I’d rather use that time sleeping. Then I might do two back-toback yoga classes. After that, I would stop somewhere for a coffee or iced tea, then go somewhere to write for a while. The perfect day would probably include a nap, and then dinner out, preferably Italian, with my husband and kids. myhyperlocalnews.com

Real Estate

The Real Estate Market Is Changing

By Scott Gaertner, Associate Broker

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any of you have asked me to let you know when we see a change in the market. Please allow this article to serve as your official notice: THE MARKET IS CHANGING. And the shift is happening quickly.

The effect is especially prevalent in the price ranges from $500,000 to $2 million, which corresponds almost perfectly with the Scottsdale North market.

The largest change was in properties between $500,000 to $1 million. That number doubled in just six weeks. If this trend continues for several months, the market dynamics will change significantly.

This sounds like an onslaught of new listings, but this story about increases in supply is really about a drop in demand. Homes simply aren’t selling at a fast enough pace to absorb the listings being added, so supply is building.

Why? The drop in demand is due to a combination of sudden and dramatic increases in interest rates combined with the eye-watering price increase over the last year or so. The rising prices, along with the rising interest rates, are doing what they are supposed to do – dampen demand. Dampened demand means fewer homes selling. Simply put: when fewer homes sell, supply builds.

May 19: Our primary leading market indicator, the Cromford Market Index, is telling us that the cooling trend is getting even more powerful.

From last October until this March, we saw a significant downward trend in the supply of active listings for sale. That trend produced a frenzy of multiple offer situations that produced rapid price acceleration. That trend has completely changed, and over the past six weeks, active listing counts have been rising rapidly.

For years, buyers have been crying out for more supply.

Their wish is finally coming true. From May 7 - 14, we saw more than 3,000 listings added to the greater Phoenix residential database for the first time since 2010. Active listings are up over 30% in a single month, which is one of the most dramatic shifts in direction we have ever seen. The overall supply of active listings for sale has increased almost by half since this time last year. There are homes to buy right now. myhyperlocalnews.com

I have often said that Scottsdale North buyers are much less interest rate sensitive than other buyers.

And they are! But this double whammy even has them a bit shell-shocked. And as I write this, their other equities, like the stock market, are getting trounced too.

WHAT DOES ALL THIS MEAN? If you are a seller, your prices are not dropping, and there is still below the normal competition. If you are a Scottsdale North buyer, you have more choices and less competition. (More good news: for the first time ever, jumbo loans are cheaper than conventional!)

Giving us some perspective, our friend and resident real estate statistical genius, Michael Orr, at the Cromford Report, said it well: “The market is in the early stage of shifting out of an insane seller market and into a mere frenzy seller market. Before we know it, it could be a regular old hot seller market where properties still appreciate but take multiple weeks to sell…While the market is still strongly in favor of sellers, it is changing rapidly. For those sellers waiting to sell close to the peak of price, this may be the time to list. Prices are still projected to continue rising but at a slower pace over the next few months.”

And for more perspective: as I write this article, supply

is still about 70% below what we consider normal for this time of year. That is important to remember.

We are entering a much more uncertain period and caution is advisable. The days of sellers demanding buyers remove all contingencies are likely behind us for a while. Home prices aren’t coming down, but sellers’ negotiating power apparently is. Sellers should forget about breaking records or your overpriced neighbor’s listing and listen to the market and the advice of an experienced agent.

Caution is advisable; fear is not. If you have questions about buying or selling in today’s market, contact us.

Our business is Scottsdale North market knowledge and what to do with it.

Scott Gaertner is an Associate Broker with Keller Williams Northeast who for the past 35+ years has helped more people find their lifestyle niche in the Scottsdale North area than anyone else. He also contributes his thoughts on the real estate market and lifestyle interests in the area and is the creator of ConnectingScottsdaleNorth.com.

For additional info, visit ScottGaertnerGroup.com or call 480-634-5000.

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Cover Story

IT’S SOLAR SEASON! Locally Owned Sunsolar Solutions Continues to Shine

By Michelle Talsma Everson

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ummer is here, which Michael O’Donnell, vice president of sales and co-owner at Sunsolar Solutions, affectionately calls, “Solar Season.”

With an average of 300 days of sunshine a year though, Valley residents are switching to solar energy this summer and all year-round. This is evident in the continued growth of the locally owned solar power company.

Since its start in 2015, Sunsolar Solutions has helped over 8,300 homeowners go solar across the state and hired more than 115 local employees (not including local contractors!).

“We are proud to have brought more than 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 seven years.”

In addition to Berechet and O’Donnell, Sunsolar Solutions is also lead by Troy Dinbokowitz.

Solar energy works by capturing the sun’s energy and turning it into electricity through solar panels. With hundreds of sunny days each year, the Valley of the Sun is literally the perfect place for those considering supplementing some of their energy usage with solar power.

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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.”

“We have a deep understanding of the local market and local utilities,” Berechet explains. “We are an experienced local company and take care of everything from start to finish.”

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SOME BENEFITS OF GOING SOLAR WITH SUNSOLAR SOLUTIONS INCLUDE: • Increase your property value.

• 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 Arizona households switch to solar energy, Berechet shares how Sunsolar Solutions is making an impressive green impact on the environment. “The latest statistics show that, so far, we’ve helped to reduce an estimated 6.8 million tons of CO2 emissions. This reduction is the equivalent of 16.2 million trees planted.

We’ve also helped to save 170.4 million gallons of water and counting!”

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By helping thousands of Arizona households switch to solar energy, Berechet shares how Sunsolar Solutions is making an impressive green impact on the environment. “The latest statistics show that, so far, we’ve helped to reduce an estimated 6.8 million tons of CO2 emissions. This reduction is the equivalent of 16.2 million trees planted. We’ve also helped to save 170.4 million gallons of water and counting!”

“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 moved into a 19,000 square foot installation center and a 2,500 square foot sales space just last year, adding to the 3,000 square foot administrative office they occupied prior.

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

O’Donnell shares that it has to do with how their company provides quality service and transparency, ensuring the customer has the correct expectations.

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

“Because we are local and hands-on, we can handle every aspect of installation and walk the customer through the entire process,” O’Donnell continues.

Sunsolar Solutions’ 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 the facts when meeting potential solar panel owners.

“This is a great company to work with,” says Teresa R., a Sunsolar customer. “I had another family member buy from another company more than a month before

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me and they’re still waiting. Mine is completed and running.”

“I had Sunsolar Solutions do my solar install and it has been awesome,” says Curtis, another recent customer.

“They did extremely good work and kept me up to date as to what was going on all along the way. They even ensured everything was painted to match!”

“Sunsolar Solutions doesn’t just come out once, install panels, and leave,” O’Donnell shares. “When you work with us, not only do we do everything, but it’s the beginning of a 25-year relationship. We provide assurance, maintenance, warranties, and can always come to help in-person as we’re local.”

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

O’Donnell explains that there is a deadline for APS customers to switch to solar to still be grandfathered into their current solar buyback program—which is going down 10 percent, meaning less energy savings for

solar power customers. But those who act before the August 31 deadline will be able to be grandfathered in to the current program.

Whether a new customer signs up this summer or another time, the Sunsolar team shares that they are grateful for their continued growth. “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.”

“Thanks to community support and our success, we’ve really made an impact on both the economy and environment,” O’Donnell says. “Every solar system that we install really moves the needle in the right direction for saving money for that family but also a positive impact on the economy and environment.”

To learn more and inquire about a free consultation, visit sunsolarsolutions.com or call 623-562-9009.

This content is sponsored by Sunsolar Solutions.

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Education

Congratulations to the Cactus Shadows HS Class of 2022!

By Cort Monroe, Ed.D., CCUSD Superintendent Photo Courtesy of CCUSD

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lease join me in congratulating the Cactus Shadows High School Graduating Class of 2022!

HERE IS OUR FALCON CLASS OF 2022

BY THE NUMBERS: • 473 students graduated.

• 67 students were in our Cactus Shadow eLearning Program and two were early graduates.

• 198 students have been with us since kindergarten.

• Their combined GPA is a 3.359 on a weighted scale and the highest is a 4.850.

• Congratulations to Sophia Barnedo and Bryden Kaminsky on being named Co-Valedictorians. They each had a weighted GPA of 4.850. Ryan Toughill was named Salutatorian and was also named a National Merit Finalist.

• One senior had perfect attendance for the 21-22 school year.

• 51 seniors participated in the Superintendent’s Challenge, accruing 9,052 hours of community service in four years. Twenty-seven seniors completed the challenge. Senior Elizabeth Hord had the most hours over her four years for a total of 658 hours.

• 250 students are going to college/ university and three to the military to serve our country.

And the Class of 2022 is very ready for college, already graduating with college credits: • 22 seniors achieved the Advanced Placement Capstone Diploma.

• 27 attended EVIT, the East Valley Institute of Technology.

• 13 seniors were in the International Baccalaureate program.

• Students took 240 Advanced Placement courses in four years.

• 12 seniors were in Paradise Valley Community College’s Early College Program.

• 315 students took Career and Technical Education courses.

• Over four years, 254 students took

Paradise Valley Community College Dual Enrollment courses.

Best of luck and the warmest congratulations Cactus Shadows’ Class of 2022!

• Two seniors received the Global Seal of Bi-literacy; nine seniors received the CCUSD Seal of Bi-literacy; and 34 received the Arizona State Seal of Biliteracy.

• The Class of 2022 has been awarded over $16 million in scholarships to date.

• Eleven of our senior student athletes have signed letters of intent to play at the collegiate level.

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Education

Free FASFA Help Available for Local High School Students and Their Families

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pplying for financial aid for college or any type of postsecondary education can be a challenge. Luckily for local students and their families, there’s 24/7 help available through an innovative chatbot program called Ask Benji.

Ask Benji is a first-of-its kind chatbot specifically designed to help students, parents/caregivers, and educators get quick answers to a wide variety of questions about the FAFSA. The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid for post-secondary funding opportunities at universities, colleges, and trade schools. Ask Benji is free and easy to use. Questions are confidential and Benji responds 24/7 within 60 seconds.

“On behalf of the partners, we are thrilled to be able to expand Ask

Benji statewide,” says Richard Daniel, executive vice president and chief operating officer for College Success Arizona, Expect More Arizona and Achieve60AZ. “The expansion of Ask Benji comes at an important time when we’ve seen drops in FAFSA completion and college going due to the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Visit askbenji.org for more information about Benji, the FAFSA, and other resources.

Text “Help” to Benji anytime at 602-7868171 to get started. Opt out at any time by texting “Stop.”

Ask Benji was launched in October 2019 as a partnership of ASU, College Success Arizona, Achieve60AZ, the Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education, the Arizona College Access Network (AzCAN), Helios Education Foundation, Mesa Public Schools, Maricopa Community Colleges and Be a Leader Foundation.

In 2021, it was expanded to serve students state-wide thanks to a $1.5 million grant.

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The Maricopa County Community College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities. For Title IX/504 concerns, call the following number to reach the appointed coordinator: (480) 731-8499. For additional information, as well as a listing of all coordinators within the Maricopa College system, visit http://www.maricopa.edu/non-discrimination.

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Summer Fun

Scottsdale 4th of July Celebration at WestWorld Is Back!

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he Scottsdale 4th of July Celebration at WestWorld returns for a ninth year to deliver patriotic and cool family entertainment capped off by one of Arizona’s largest fireworks displays on July 4 from 4:309:30 p.m.

The 300,000 square-foot fully airconditioned Tony Nelssen Equestrian Center at WestWorld will offer activities for the whole family, including a Parade of Heroes, live ensemble performances from hit movie film “Encanto,” fun games, and a backyard barbecue. The evening will culminate with the night sky lit with one of Arizona’s largest fireworks shows, beginning at approximately 9 p.m.

Guests will be “Red, White & COOL” in the air-conditioned comfort of the North Hall at WestWorld with an exciting

lineup of entertainment that features three performances by characters from feature film “Encanto,” including Mirabel, Isabela, Luisa, Dolores, Pepa, Félix, and Camilo, singing “We Don’t Talk About Bruno.” In addition, America’s Got Talent “Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show” performs three times at the event.

Scottsdale 4th of course is known for its lively activities for the family to enjoy such as learning the cha-cha slide and chicken dance, old-fashioned cake walks, face painting, and more.

The Rodeo Arena is activated once again in 2022, with mutton busting for kids and the Copper State Rodeo Company presenting a Scottsdale 4th favorite bull riding competition. At approximately 8:30 p.m., huge garage doors open to the west for the Scottsdale 4th of July grand finale fireworks display, lighting up the sky over the McDowell Mountains.

Scottsdale 4th of July also continues with the second Parade of Heroes, recognizing outstanding leaders for their tireless efforts to protect and improve the lives of Arizonans. Heroes are honored in the categories of safety, fire safety, neighborhoods, veterans, healthcare, and community. Each will take the stage to receive the honor and then together are ceremoniously escorted throughout the massive WestWorld complex where drivein guests await the fireworks show. Heroes are introduced to drive-in guests through the event’s own designated patriotic music radio channel.

HOW TO ACCESS THE EVENT For convenient and efficient entry, the main entrance to WestWorld (horse sculptures) on the Pima frontage road will be closed. The two access points are: • Bell Road and 94th Street. On the 101 freeway, exit Raintree, proceed east to Thompson Peak Parkway. Travel north to Bell Road. On Bell, travel west to 94th Street entry.

• Bahia off Pima Frontage Road. Bahia is accessed by taking Frank Lloyd Wright exit off the 101 freeway. Travel north of Frank Lloyd Wright, continue on Pima frontage road past the marquee entrance to WestWorld to Bahia.

TICKET OPTIONS Tickets are now available at Scottsdale4th. com and include: • General admission options for all the fun and games in the COOL indoors.

• Backyard BBQ for fun and games in the cool indoors, plus a casual barbecue by Chef Michael DeMaria of M Culinary, and table seating to dine and gather.

• Fireworks parking only.

Scottsdale 4th of July Celebration is produced

by R Entertainment and M Culinary Concepts. WestWorld of Scottsdale is located at 116601 N. Pima Road. Visit Scottsdale4th.com for more info and follow on social at Instagram and Facebook @Scottsdale4thofJuly, and Twitter @ ScottsdaleInDay.

Dig Into Adventure Summer at the Princess

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amilies on the hunt for their next summer vacation can look no further than the iconic Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, where “Adventure Summer” has arrived. Through Labor Day, guests can enjoy adventurous themed activities, fireworks every Saturday night at 9 p.m., dive in movies, a welcome gift for each kid at check in, laser tag, live characters, and much more.

Check in to The Legend of The Lost Temple – a resort

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treats. Other traditional summer favorites at the Princess include: lagoon fishing on Saturdays and Sundays from 8-10 a.m.; adventurous weekend brunches at Ironwood American Kitchen; Volcano Glo pool parties at Sonoran Splash on Friday and Saturday nights from 8-10 p.m.; summer photo opportunities; and of course, the Lost Temple adventure itself.

Trailblazer’s Kid’s Club transforms into Destination Dig, open daily from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., where young archeologists ages 5-12 can assist Professor Brown on the hunt for dinosaur excavations, mummy wrapping and ancient relics at one of Arizona’s lost temples. Upon Princess Archeologist training completion, participants will become a certified archeologist themselves, complete with their own official Princess Archeologist diploma.

As always, midsummer will bring Freedom Fest, a three-day celebration of Independence Day, featuring live music, military fly overs, special food and drinks, and more. Experts say travel will be robust this summer, so guests are encouraged to book their rooms, dining and spa reservations as early as possible. The Princess Summer Adventure Package, available for stays through September 6, features $150 daily resort credit, and preferred restaurant reservations at one of the hotel’s four signature restaurants, with a portion of the proceeds going to Cox Charities to benefit the Boy’s and Girl’s Club of Arizona.

Monday to Sunday from 7-10 p.m. the Fragrance Garden becomes Crusaders Canyon, where young explorers can play Relic Raiders Laser Tag, take the Leap of Faith on a zip line, conquer the Chalice Climb Rock Wall, discover treasures at the Relic Dig, and enjoy kids’ drinks and 22 • June/July 2022 • SCOTTSDALE NORTH NEWS

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The Importance of Summer Reading Beat The Heat and Encourage Your Kids to Curl Up With a Good Book This Summer

By Donna Throckmorton

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he school year has wrapped up and summer is here. As vacation begins, many parents are struggling to find productive things for kids to do other than spending hours on their electronics.

One activity that should be on all to-do lists this summer is joining the summer reading program at your local library.

Reading, throughout all seasons and all stages of life, is important. It is indisputable that reading skills are critical for success in school, work, and life in general.

In fact, a study from the University College, London, Institute of Education found that children who read for pleasure are likely to do significantly better at school than their peers. The more children read, the better their fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.

Additional studies have shown that a child who reads proficiently by the end of third grade is more likely to graduate high school because the end of third grade marks the point when children transition from learning to read to using reading to learn other subjects.

Arizona’s Summer Reading Program encourages participants to head to their local library and select and read any material of their choice for just 20 minutes every day. For very young or struggling readers, be sure to spread shorter literacy activities throughout the day.

It is recommended that students read books that they choose for themselves; children read more when they can choose materials based on their own interests. The ability to choose gives children autonomy and encourages them to stay committed to their decisions. Even re-reading the same books can help build fluency.

Summer reading at participating libraries also includes adult programs. Since children often replicate the behaviors of their parents, parents are encouraged to read more as well. Plus, reading has benefits for adults too. Reading reduces stress, slows the progress of age-related memory loss, and boosts sleep quality.

A great way to encourage reading this summer is to schedule consistent time to read as a family. Setting up family reading time at the end of the day can help everyone wind down and make bedtime easier.

Summer library programs for all ages provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community. It is easy to get started: Simply visit your local library and sign up today!

Remember, as Dr. Suess wrote, “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”

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Donna Throckmorton is an Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records Library Services Consultant.

A summer without reading can set students back, with the average student losing 17-34% of the prior year’s learning gains during summer break. Still, according to a report from the White House, reading just five books over the summer can help prevent learning loss.

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HYDRATION: When we travel, our water intake typically decreases. We do not want the burden of having to stop so frequently to use the bathroom. When we get dehydrated, we can have more inflammation in the body. It is important to drink at least half your weight in ounces each day. I will often suggest adding electrolytes while traveling too. Make a conscious effort to stay hydrated while traveling.

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IMMUNE SYSTEM SUPPORT: I always travel with the immune system essentials.

I bring Vitamin C and Vitamin D for general support. This is great to take the days leading up to travel or daily to enhance the immune response. I also like to bring elderberry for the entire family. Elderberry is an herb that is great for supporting and boosting the immune system. You can take it daily for immune maintenance.

NUTRITION: Food is one of the most exciting parts of a vacation and I love exploring new places to eat and trying new foods. Often, we go off our regular eating habits while on vacation. It can be helpful to find a place to stay that has a kitchen so you can plan to make a few meals. I always recommend healthy road trip snacks for those long trips. Trail mix, fruit, and healthy snack bars are always a great idea. If you have snacks packed, you are less likely to stop at a convenience store and grab those less healthy snacks.

STAY ACTIVE: If you have a long flight, make sure to get up at least once per hour and walk a bit for better circulation. Find fun family activities that include hiking and exploring. Take a nice long walk after a big meal. If on a long road trip, take

DIGESTION: I have many patients who struggle with constipation and traveling does not help. Our diets are usually different while traveling and water intake is often lower. These two things alone can contribute to constipation. A naturopathic physician can work with you prior to your vacation to help support the gastrointestinal tract to find the root cause of constipation or provide helpful tips to ensure regularity while traveling.

STRESS: The goal of vacation is to leave the stress behind, but sometimes traveling can be stressful. If possible, plan some “down time” while on vacation to recuperate and relax. You can also work with your naturopathic prior to traveling to support those stress hormones prior to a big trip.

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he Revocable Living Trust is the foundation for most estate plans prepared in my office. The trust reduces expenses and provides for a smoother administration of your estate.

It not only avoids the time and expense of a probate action at your death, but it also avoids court proceedings if you are incapacitated.

I like to think of your Trust as your treasure chest. The assets you worked and saved to accumulate go into your Trust. While you are alive and able, you are taking care of the treasure chest as the trustee, and you are the only beneficiary of the assets. If you can’t take care of your treasures (manage your finances), either because of your death or because you are incapacitated, you have named a successor trustee to step in to take over managing the assets.

How do we put things in the Trust? We title your home, bank account, brokerage account and other assets in your name as trustee rather than in your individual name as owner.

For instance, for the home of a husband and wife (we’ll call them John and Ann Smith), we prepare, sign, and record a deed to the house. In the deed John Smith and Ann Smith, husband and wife, convey their house to John Smith and Ann Smith, Trustees of the John and Ann Smith Trust. The same thing happens with your financial accounts.

Once your Trust is in place, you continue as always to be the manager of your financial affairs. You manage your assets, receive the income, write checks, make deposits, pay bills, and buy and sell property. You have full control.

But if you can no longer manage your financial affairs, either because of death or incapacity, your Trust contains the instructions for who is in charge – the designation of your successor trustee.

The Trust tells the successor trustee how they are to manage the trust assets and distribute money for your benefit if you are incapacitated. The Trust also contains your instructions for administering your assets and distributing them to your beneficiaries at death.

My clients notice very little difference in how they handle their finances once they have the Trust in place and their assets titled in their names as trustees.

However, when a client has become incapacitated or passed away, their designated successor trustee certainly notices the difference. The trust results in a much easier transition for them to take care of financial affairs for the incapacitated person, and to manage and distribute the assets after death.

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SUMMER HAPPENINGS HALSEY: LOVE AND POWER TOUR

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5 SECONDS OF SUMMER TREASURES: LEGENDARY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

When: Through Sept. 1, 2023 Where: Musical Instrument Museum (MIM), 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix What: Treasures: Legendary Musical Instruments celebrates some of the world’s most notable musical moments, performance traditions, and musical instrument developments. Eighty exceptional instruments fill the Target Gallery, including some of the finest from MIM’s collection and more than twenty loans from renowned museums, private collections, and musicians around the world.

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When: June 8 – Aug. 7 Where: Hormel Theatre, 1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix What: “Always…Patsy Cline” is a true story about Cline’s friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger, who befriended the star in a Texas honkytonk, and continued a correspondence with Cline until her untimely death in a plane crash. The show’s title was inspired by Cline’s letters to Seger, which were consistently signed “Love ALWAYS… Patsy Cline.” Tales of Patsy’s life on the road are told with down-home country humor and brought to vibrant life through her music.

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LYLE LOVETT AND HIS LARGE BAND

When: June 16 Where: Ikeda Theater, 1 E. Main St., Mesa What: A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel, and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers.

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NICK KROLL: MIDDLE-AGED BOY TOUR

When: June 16 Where: Orpheum Theatre, 203 W. Adams St., Phoenix What: Nick Kroll, a sought-after writer, producer and actor, is bringing his stand-up comedy tour to Phoenix.

This show is the rescheduled event after the January 2022 booking had to be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Tickets for the original performance will be honored.

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When: June 17 Where: Blazin’ M Ranch, 1875 Mabery Ranch Rd., Cottonwood What: Travel back in history with Wyatt Earp, the grandnephew of the famous lawmaker. Blazin’ M Ranch will be open the evening of Friday, June 17 for a special

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When: June 22 Where: Arizona Federal Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix What: Australian pop rock band 5 Seconds of Summer comes to Phoenix on June 22 as part of the Take My Hand World Tour.

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HALSEY: LOVE AND POWER TOUR

When: June 26 Where: Ak-Chin Pavilion, 2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix What: Pop and R&B singer Halsey brings the Love and Power Tour to Phoenix in June. Halsey describes the show as vulnerable and powerful in a way that she is proud of and unlike anything she has ever done before.

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When: June 30 Where: Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale What: Canadian singer Justin Beiber is coming to Phoenix on June 30 as part of his long-awaited world tour to promote his fifth and sixth albums, “Changes” and “Justice.”

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DISNEY’S THE LION KING AT ASU GAMMAGE

When: July 5 – July 31 Where: ASU Gammage, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe What: Disney’s The Lion King” makes its triumphant return to ASU Gammage.

Winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, “The Lion King” brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Awardwinning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. “The Lion King” also features the extraordinary work of Tony Award-winning choreographer Garth Fagan and some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by popular artists Elton John and Tim Rice.

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When: July 10 Where: Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler What: Two-time GRAMMY Award winner, singer, songwriter and musician Corinne Bailey Rae shot to stardom with her global hits, “Put Your Records On,“ “Like A Star,” and being featured on “Herbie Hancock’s River: The Joni Letters.”

“Is This Love” garnered her a GRAMMY for Best R&B Performance. Now, she is coming to the Chandler Center for the Arts with special guest Jensen McRae. Info: chandlercenter.org/events/ corinne-bailey-rae

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When: July 22 Where: Arizona Federal Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix What: Award-winning artist Darius Rucker brings his summer tour to Phoenix along with fellow country artist Caylee Hammack.

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ENCANTO: THE SING ALONG FILM CONCERT

When: July 23 Where: Ak-Chin Pavilion, 2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix What: Disney Concerts is taking the “Encanto” sing-a-long film concert on tour this summer, including a stop in Phoenix.

The film comes to life in the concert event and features the entire film on a huge screen, accompanied by an on-stage band playing hit songs from the soundtrack.

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By Tony Beal

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“The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” Desperate for cash and work, Nicolas Cage takes a gig to appear at a millionaire fan’s birthday party, only to be pulled into something far more dangerous and bizarre. “Unbearable Weight” is like a movie pitch that you would hear on Twitter or Reddit. From the well-loved actor playing himself to its “Paddington 2” jokes, it’s a movie that could easily be a disaster in the making. However, there’s a sincere charm to the film, helped mainly by how our leading man commits so much to this caricature of himself and his chemistry with Pedro Pascal’s excited but dweebish fanboy. There’s also some surprisingly smart filmmaking here, particularly in its editing style that seems to change scene by scene based on the tone. It’s a nice example of a film that has fun but doesn’t make fun of its topic, even if it does stretch out that main joke.

“The Northman” A prince of a once noble kingdom seeks vengeance on the man who killed his father and kidnapped his mother. There’s a sort of ticking clock that can’t be heard but is felt throughout “The Northman.” Each moment there’s the possibility of sudden chaos, terror and death for any of the characters. How the film plays with your expectations of something grandiose, only for it to be more simplistic and grounded, also really plays into the tense nature of the film. It’s delicious, watching Amleth plot every move against Fjölnir and seeing the fear and hatred in his eyes. Meanwhile, every other character is working on their own and constantly on their feet; and the characters act in ways you wouldn’t expect for their archetype, particularly Claes Bang as the villain. There’s a terror to the film present from Robert Eggers’ previous films but it’s primarily about the brutality of revenge and a cruel world. You will be impressed by the balance of scale and intimacy of the film, but still feel a sense of horror from what you watched.

“Doctor Strange In The Multiverse of Madness” The master of the mystic arts returns to assist a mysterious girl who is being chased by an evil force. Despite being his first directorial feature in nearly ten years, it’s as if Sam Raimi never stopped. The cheerful terror and insanity of his many works can be seen here; from laughing devils, creative editing and camerawork, grotesque visuals, and so much more. It elevates the film from a very weak script, one that’s mostly guided by Benedict Cumberbatch’s quality performance as the titular character, but unfortunately leaves the other characters out. This film doesn’t leave much room for the viewer to figure things out for themselves and could have resulted in a worse movie in the hands of a different director. But there are some themes of happiness and responsibility present here that are thankfully explored, making Strange and Wanda Maximoff’s journeys feel fulfilling and even heart-

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breaking. I’ve been down on the MCU a lot lately, but “Multiverse Of Madness” is mostly a welcome change of pace.

“Watcher” A woman who moves to Bucharest grows a fear of her neighbor who may or may not be a killer. Chloe Okuno is going to be a director to keep an eye on if her debut film “Watcher” is anything to go on. The gloomy, muted streets of Bucharest are often photographed as being populated with few or no extras, adding to the lonely and hunted feeling our lead is given. It’s dripping with fear and in the film’s scariest moments we feel like we are there looking over our shoulders. Our lead in question is played excellently by Maika Monroe, finally given a truly great role since her breakout in “It Follows.” The real standout though is Burn Gorman, who despite not being in it much, is terrifying and delivers one of the best monologues of the year. It takes a bit to get going, but those who stick around will be rewarded with one of the best thrillers of the year.

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OASIS POOL PARTY Gila River is excited to launch the Summer Oasis Pool Party series at Wild Horse Pass. Hosted by Phoenix Suns player Jae Crowder, celebrity DJs are taking over the Oasis Pool for the hottest party in the Valley. The last Saturday of every month through September, the Oasis Pool will transform into a Las Vegas-style pool party where people can splash to the beats of internationally recognized DJs. This can’t-miss event of the summer is open to all ticketed guests and the public. The recently expanded pool area features two new pools with posh 34 • June/July 2022 • SCOTTSDALE NORTH NEWS

cabanas that are available to rent. General admission tickets are $40 per person and cabana rentals start at $1,400 for up to ten people.

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Nobody has sold more homes in Scottsdale North than Scott Gaertner!

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