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Cave Creek and Carefree Offer Must-Attend Fall and Holiday Events LOOKING TO GET OUT AND ABOUT? CHECK OUT THESE UPCOMING EVENTS IN NEARBY CAVE CREEK AND CAREFREE. HOLIDAY SHOPPING IS ALIVE AND WELL!

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American Legion Post 34 has planned a Craft Fair & Bake Sale, which will be open to the public. The event will be held on Saturday, November 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at American Legion Post 34, located at 6272 E. Cave Creek Road. The fair and sale will feature amazing vendors, raffle items, and homemade baked goods. All proceeds support veterans and their families in need. Still in the mood to shop? Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church will hold its 14th annual Christmas bazaar on Friday, November 12 and Saturday, November 13, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The church is located at 36811 N. Pima Road in Carefree. This popular community event, which features more than 60 vendors offering homemade items, supports Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center. In addition, the bazaar will showcase a wine bistro on Friday, November 12 between 2 and 5 p.m. On Friday and Saturday, the event will feature Sweets & Treats bakery, a mini Book Nook, Joyful Grounds Café, and food trucks for attendees to enjoy. Admission is free and there is plenty of parking. Guests are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for the food bank and consider a monetary contribution. OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW On Saturday, November 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the public is invited to participate in the eighth annual Reduce, Renew, Recycle event to benefit Foothills Food Bank, sponsored by United Healthcare and Hayden Electric. The shredding and recycling event will be held at 6061 E. Hidden Valley Road (public parking lot near the food bank) in Cave Creek. Donations of cash, checks and food for the food bank are appreciated. 4 • November 2021 • SCOTTSDALE NORTH NEWS

GIVING BACK TO VETERANS Helping Arizona’s veterans is the mission of American Legion Post 34. Therefore, throughout the month of November, Legion Post 34 will honor the fallen and support the future of local veterans, active-duty military personnel and their families and children with medical and financial needs during National Poppy Month. The Legion’s auxiliary is partnering with businesses in Cave Creek, Carefree and nearby communities to distribute poppies, and request donations, so the community can assist veterans in need. By wearing a poppy, citizens honor every service member who has died in the name of liberty, freedom and democracy, and supports veterans for generations to come. The red poppy came to symbolize the blood shed by those who fought and those who continue to fight for our country following World War. In 1920, the poppy became the memorial flower of The American Legion. Arizonans can look for the poppy cans at their favorite local businesses or at American Legion Post 34, which is located at 6272 E. Cave Creek Road. CAVE CREEK MUSEUM SPAGHETTI FUNDRAISER PLANNED The Cave Creek Museum will benefit from an evening spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Tuesday, November 16 from 4 to 7 p.m. The dinner will be held at Harold’s Corral, located at 6895 E. Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek.

Tickets are available at the museum. Tickets purchased by November 14 are $18 for adults and $9 for children ages 5-11; no charge for children under five. Tickets purchased after this November 14 will cost $20. For more information, call the museum at 480-488-2764. CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVISITED TO BENEFIT CAVE CREEK AT THE MUSEUM Creedence Clearwater Revisited is the theme and tribute for an exciting fall fundraiser at Harold’s Corral to benefit the Cave Creek Museum. The event takes place on November 13 beginning at 5:30 p.m. (show begins at 7:30 p.m.) at Harold’s Corral, located at 6895 E. Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. Randy Linder, an artist recognized as one of the nation’s premier tributes to John Fogerty and the voice behind the unmistakable and popular sound of Creedence Clearwater Revival, will perform. Ticket prices are $55 and $75. VIP tables of 10 are $600. For more information, call the museum at 480-488-2764. HISTORY COMES ALIVE The Cave Creek Museum will offer demonstrations of its stamp mill on the second Saturday of each month through May 2022 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Evelyn Johnson, interim executive director, says the museum will start up its incredible stamp mill, water tower, mineral panning, blacksmithing and more for these monthly events. “Cave Creek Museum is proud to feature Arizona mining history,” says Johnson. “Our historic stamp mill and tramway is from the Golden Reef Mine on Continental Mountain and is the only one in Arizona within five miles of its original site. We want people to come and experience how gold mining was done.” The stamp mill will be operated on the second Saturday of each month during the museum’s 2021-22 season. For more information, call the museum at 480-4882764. myhyperlocalnews.com

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Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour Set for Last Two Weekends of The Month Images Courtesy of the Sonoran Arts League and Jon Linton THE NONPROFIT SONORAN ARTS LEAGUE RECENTLY ANNOUNCED THAT ARIZONA’S LARGEST AND LONGESTRUNNING ARTIST STUDIO TOUR, HIDDEN IN THE HILLS (HITH), IS SCHEDULED TO TAKE PLACE DURING THE LAST TWO WEEKENDS OF THIS MONTH: FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 20 AND 21 AND NOVEMBER 26, 27 AND 28. This year’s free, self-guided tour features 191 artists at 45 private studios throughout the scenic Desert Foothills communities of Cave Creek, Carefree and North Scottsdale. The League also announced that Jon Linton’s “Barrio Viejo” photograph of the front entrance of a colorful adobe home will grace the cover of this year’s highly collectible four-color artist directory. Linton is an acclaimed photographer and activist who advocates for the homeless and other underserved populations. He is best known for his “I Have a Name” street photography series as well as his serene and stunning black and white landscape photography. “Jon’s photograph captured the sentiment of our 25th annual event beautifully,” says Jane Boggs, a gourd artist and studio host who serves as the event’s co-chair. “We are eager to welcome collectors and art enthusiasts to our studios for what is sure to be a memorable artist studio tour.”

HITH co-chair and mixed media sculptor/studio host Joanie Wolter says that the cover art selection is also significant because it is the first time a photographer’s work has been featured on the artist directory cover. “We had many strong entries, but ‘Barrio Viejo’ really stood out,” Wolter says. “It conveys a warm, welcoming message that resonated with us, and we’re thrilled that Jon will exhibit his new work during the tour this year.” JON LINTON: SEEKING TRUTH THROUGH HIS CAMERA LENS This is Linton’s first year participating in Hidden in the Hills. The talented artist will exhibit and sell his work at painter Stuart Yankell’s studio in Cave Creek. A Phoenix resident and well-known activist, Linton has been immersed in the art world for more than two decades. After graduating from Eastern Illinois University with a liberal arts degree in 1987, he went on to work for Ralph Lauren in New York City. A displaced Chicagoan, the former art magazine and book publisher has called Phoenix home for nearly three decades. “Barrio Viejo” is atypical for Linton, who primarily exhibits black and white photography. Linton says he was surprised and humbled to be chosen as the cover artist for this year’s milestone Hidden in the Hills event.

“I’m honored and also moved by having my work highlighted in such a prominent way,” he says. “By virtue of being selected as the Hidden in the Hills cover artist, I am already changing the trajectory of my career. I’m now inspired to expand my body of work to include additional imagery in color, and I’m looking forward to unveiling my new work during the artist studio tour.” Downloadable maps and details about participating artists will be available at HiddenInTheHills.org. For details, call 480575-6624.

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5th Annual Arizona Pinners Conference Takes Place November 12-13 THE PINNERS CONFERENCE AND EXPO PROUDLY CELEBRATES ITS 5TH ANNUAL ARIZONA PINNERS CONFERENCE, WHICH RETURNS ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12 AND SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13. During the two-day event, Westworld of Scottsdale, located at 16601 North Pima Road, will come alive with online inspiration. The extravaganza features more than 100 hands-on classes and more than 250 vendor shopping booths, providing attendees with the opportunity to develop new skills, shop the latest trends while supporting small businesses, and create finished projects. “Our vision of the Pinners Conference has continued to evolve as online inspiration does,” says Kendall Bennett, who cofounded the Pinners Conference and Expo with Roxanne Bennett. “We are pleased to partner with valued sponsors and vendors to create a comprehensive experience that is educational and fun — and that connects a community of like-minded people in a vibrant, welcoming environment.”

This year’s event sponsors include The Home Depot, Michaels, Dixie Belle Paint Company, Chalk Couture, Janome, Plaid Crafts, Craft HTV, and Makers Movement.

Kendall and Roxanne founded the Pinners Conference and Expo seven years ago in Salt Lake City with the idea to bring the spirit of Pinterest to life by inviting guests to learn, create and connect through a series of workshops and opportunities that empower them to customize their experience while connecting them with other passionate “DIYers,” creators, experts, influencers and retailers. Pinners has since expanded nationally with events in California, Georgia, Minnesota, Texas, and Arizona. The Pinners Conference and Expo gathers some of the most popular brands under one roof, providing attendees with one-of-a-kind opportunities to meet with, and learn from, some of the most inspiring, creative women on the web, including experts in DIY, home décor, food arts, fashion, beauty, self-

improvement, sewing, party planning, photography, and much more. At the end of the event, attendees take home finished projects and new skills to improve their lifestyles and develop their personal advancement. The Pinners

Conference serves as a place to create lasting memories, build relationships, and empower guests to create without limitation. For more information, tickets, and class packages, visit az.pinnersconference.com.

The Market by Junk in the Trunk Returns for Holiday Season Photo Courtesy of Lauren Peachie THE TEAM BEHIND JUNK IN THE TRUNK VINTAGE MARKET IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THEIR POP-UP STOREFRONT, THE MARKET BY JUNK IN THE TRUNK, HAS RETURNED TO SCOTTSDALE QUARTER FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON. The Market by Junk in the Trunk will run through December 24. Featuring a collection of local shops, handmade goods, and vintage curators, The Market by Junk in the Trunk is creatively curated with holiday shopping in mind. After two successful pop-up storefronts at Scottsdale Quarter, the team behind Junk in the Trunk Market – a semi-annual shopping experience that is the most popular attraction of its kind in the Southwest – will once again provide an opportunity to shop for the oneof-a-kind items that Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market is known for in a smaller, more intimate setting during the holiday season. “The Market by Junk in the Trunk will feature items from 18 of our Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market vendors,” 6 • November 2021 • SCOTTSDALE NORTH NEWS

says Lindsey Holt, Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market co-founder and owner. “And all of the items are carefully and creatively curated so that there truly is something for everyone.” The Market at Junk in the Trunk is open at Scottsdale Quarter during the shopping center’s normal business hours and is located in The Quad. It is closed on Mondays. “We love being able to provide shoppers with the opportunity to buy local and support small businesses during the holiday season,” says Coley Arnold, Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market co-founder and owner. “Our last two popups at the Quarter were a big success, and we wanted to provide our shoppers with the opportunity to once again get all of those special items you’re looking for during the holidays—gifts, home décor, artisan goods, and one-of-akind vintage and antiques.” For more information on Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market and The Market by Junk in the Trunk, follow them on Facebook and Instagram @junkinthetrunkvintagemarket. myhyperlocalnews.com

City News North Scottsdale Walk for Parkinson’s Set for November 13 By Anne Prine Photo by Carol Creekman ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, THE N. SCOTTSDALE MOVERS AND SHAKERS TEAM WILL WALK FOR PARKINSON’S IN NORTH SCOTTSDALE IN SUPPORT OF THE THIRD ANNUAL MOVING DAY PHOENIX FUNDRAISING EFFORT. The local walk will cover a 1.3-mile, easyterrain course through the Terravita community and nature trail. The walk starts at 10:30 a.m. at the Terravita Country Club and will be followed by a group lunch on the club’s patio. Those interested in walking with the Movers and Shakers team are asked to donate any amount to support the work of the Parkinson’s Foundation. (The team gratefully acknowledges the many who have already donated.) Contact Team Co-Captain Cathy Boss-Fessel at cboss20@gmail.com to sign up for the walk and lunch. Moving Day is part of a nationwide series of awareness-building fundraisers to benefit the Parkinson’s Foundation, whose goal is to make life better for the one million Americans living with Parkinson’s. In Arizona alone, some 18,000 people struggle with Parkinson’s disease. Across the nation, around 60,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. The Valley-wide Moving Day Phoenix event will take place Saturday, November 6 at Kiwanis Park in Tempe. The Movers and Shakers team will also walk at the Tempe event. FUNDRAISER NETS $4,000 FOR PARKINSON’S The Movers and Shakers kicked off this year’s Moving Day events at a “Meet the Artists” art and wine reception held at JoyEful Gallery – Joye DeGoede Fine Art, El Pedregal at The Boulders Resort on Saturday, October 9. The event drew almost 70 attendees and raised $4,000 for the Parkinson’s Foundation, bringing the team very close to its $20,000 goal for 2021 at press time. Raffle prizes were donated by local businesses including gallery host Joye DeGoede – JoyEful Party Animals, The Boulders Resort & Spa, Hyde Park Interiors, Stefan myhyperlocalnews.com

Mann at El Pedregal, Clear Dermatology & Aesthetics Center, Salon Mila, HarumiYoga+, Spotted Donkey Cantina, Merle Norman Studio, Spa Splendore at The Summit, Cave Creek Olive Oil, and more. SUCCESS IN 2020 “Last year, in spite of COVID, we raised almost $15,000,” says team founder and co-captain Cathy Boss-Fessel. “While the Valley-wide event went virtual, I credit much of our success to an inperson walk within our own community,” Boss-Fessel says. “So, we decided to do another local walk in 2021, and we will also participate in the Valley-wide Moving Day Phoenix event in Tempe.” Team Co-captain and Boulders resident Jennifer Campbell, who also serves on the Parkinson’s Advisory Board for the Southwest Region, says, “Fundraising to support Parkinson’s research is deeply personal for me. My brother Dave was diagnosed with Parkinson’s when he turned 50, 17 years ago. This is considered young adult onset. He underwent brain surgery, yet he still struggles every day to fight Parkinson’s. My brother is truly my inspiration. It pains me knowing he suffers with this terrible disease, which underscores just how important research and the availability of resources are to make lives better for those in Dave’s situation.” For more information about the North Scottsdale walk for Parkinson’s on Saturday, November 13, e-mail cboss20@ gmail.com to sign up for the walk and lunch. Donate to N. Scottsdale Movers and Shakers at MovingDayPhoenix.org. The Parkinson’s Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. For more information, visit parkinson.org.

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Scottsdale 411: The latest news from the City of Scottsdale CHECK OUT THE SCOTTSDALE POLICE’S SHOP TALK PODCAST Do you enjoy a good podcast? Check out Shop Talk from your very own Scottsdale Police Department. City of Scottsdale Police Chief Jeff Walther hosts a community chat to answer questions from the public and each episode also features a special guest from the community. Catch up on the first four Shop Talk episodes that feature Scottsdale City Manager Jim Thompson, Councilwoman Tammy Caputi, local commercial real estate expert Jon Rosenberg, and your very own police chief. Be sure to subscribe to be notified as new episodes are released. Shop Talk is available on Apple, Google, Spotify and Amazon podcast platforms. TRASH AND RECYCLING DAYS CHANGE THIS MONTH FOR MANY RESIDENTS Beginning November 1, most Scottsdale trash and recycling residential customers will have a new pick-up day. Scottsdale will now pick up recycling and trash five days a week. To achieve this, about 95 percent of Scottsdale residents will have a change to trash and/or recycling curbside days. The primary reason for this day of service change is to improve efficiency and make it easier to process recyclables. Current trash and recycling routes have become unbalanced due to the growth of the city. The new collection schedule is based on the number of homes on a route and the amount/weight of solid waste and recycling collected.

Operating more efficiently means the city can balance the size of collection routes to provide more consistent service, preserve the longevity of collection vehicles by carrying the right sized loads, and not overload our recycling processing center. These changes will not affect planned solid waste rate increases and should help stabilize future rates. To determine your new collection days, visit ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “Collection Day,” then find your service area on the map or use the Find My Service Day Tool, also found on the website. Residents can also call the city of Scottsdale at 480-312-5353. CITY SEEKS INPUT ON AMENDMENTS TO PUBLIC SAFETY PLAN ORDINANCE On Sept. 10, 2013, the Scottsdale City Council approved a Public Safety Plan Ordinance. The purpose of this ordinance is to promote the general health, safety and welfare of our community by requiring certain types of businesses to file, follow and keep current a public safety plan. The ordinance also requires mandatory training for security personnel. The ordinance went into effect on Oct. 10, 2013. On August 26, 2021, the City Council, after a presentation on the status of the Public Safety Plan Ordinance, voted to direct the City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney, to return to the City Council with recommended amendments to the Public Safety Plan Ordinance and conduct related public outreach as expeditiously as possible. Scottsdale residents are invited to review the draft ordinance amendments at ScottsdaleAZ.gov and provide comments by Nov. 30 to the Scottsdale Police Department’s Public Information Office by email at PIO@ScottsdaleAZ.gov.

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Yoga Nidra Classes Launch at The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North

CONDITIONS TREATED~ EXPERIENCE THE RESTFUL BENEFITS OF YOGA NIDRA – A CALMING PRACTICE THAT WORKS WITH THE AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM TO DEEPLY RELAX THE BODY AND MIND – THIS MONTH AT THE SPA AT FOUR SEASONS RESORT SCOTTSDALE AT TROON NORTH. Led by yoga instructor and sound healer Renée Colby, the series will run every Wednesday throughout the month of November.

starting November 3. Participants are treated to an hour-long Yoga Nidra class, accompanied by sound healing. Guests will enjoy complimentary cookies and tea following the class.

“The upcoming holiday season is a time of much excitement and energy, but also can be stressful; sleep is often the first thing to be sacrificed in a busy schedule,” says Senior Spa Director Jaana Roth. “Yoga Nidra is the ideal antidote to a day spent on the go, allowing the body to experience serenity and balance, and help prepare for deep sleep.”

To reserve a spot in the Yoga Nidra class, call The Spa at 480-513-5145.

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dementia and bring comfort. Choose experiences associated with the holiday — songs, traditional foods, the smell of seasonal potpourri or spices, holiday stories or photos. The best gifts are often your time and focused attention. Simply listen to caregivers and offer opportunities for respite, even if it’s an hour or two of downtime. For the person living with dementia, gentle touch, conversation, and a comforting presence are reassuring. And because time is even more precious during the holiday season, Hospice of the Valley’s support groups for dementia caregivers are available on Zoom from the comfort of home. All are welcome to join these no-cost sessions: • Tuesdays at 10 a.m., join Dr. Maribeth Gallagher, Dementia Program director, for a short practice to help relax and refresh, then discuss your heartfelt concerns as a caregiver. • Wednesdays at noon, experienced social worker Nicole Crothers discusses the challenges and rewards of providing care for a person living with dementia. Find Zoom links to both groups here: hovdementiacampus.azurewebsites.net/ care-at-the-campus/videos-and-supportgroups. For more information, call the Dementia Program at 602-636-6363 or email dementiacare@hov.org. Check out more holiday tips at alz.org/help-support/ resources/holidays. myhyperlocalnews.com

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Make a Difference in the Lives of Foster Children This Holiday Season By Tamara Webb, Director of Operations, OCJ Kids

s the holiday season approaches, the focus of OCJ Kids remains the same: to impact Arizona’s foster children and create memories to last a lifetime. Since 2006, OCJ Kids has provided opportunities for our community to support Arizona’s foster children who currently live in group homes. Arizona currently has more than 14,000 children in the foster care system. Many of those children do not live with a traditional foster family but in group homes. OCJ Kids works with the group homes and with the Department of Child Safety offices to bring hope to these children. As children enter the foster care system, they often come with only the clothes on their back. From the moment children in Arizona enter foster care until the time they leave the system, OCJ Kids is involved. Diapers, wipes, pajamas, hygiene products and clothing are provided as they enter foster care. Transition suitcases filled with supplies and resources are provided to teens as they leave the system at 18. Every year, OCJ Kids hosts a career development fair, cowboy camp, back to school celebration, and Christmas bowling party. During the COVID-19 pandemic, OCJ Kids never stopped working to provide essential supplies to these children. On December 11 – 12, OCJ Kids will host the annual One Bright Star Christmas Bowling Party. Over the two days, more than 500 foster children and teens will have

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Different Trusts Meet Different Needs in Your Estate Plan

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

here are several different types of trusts we use when doing an estate plan. The primary trust we use in estate planning is the Revocable Living Trust (“RLT”). It is the foundation of most estate plans and has many benefits. It contains instructions for managing the assets in the trust during your life, upon your death, and if you become incapacitated. The RLT will also avoid the need for a probate court proceeding on your death. You can select the person(s) who will be able to step in quickly to gather, sell, and distribute your assets to your beneficiaries without a court’s involvement. We sometimes create irrevocable trusts for specific purposes. Most of them involve someone else serving as the trustee of the irrevocable trust – meaning transferring property out of your hands and out of your control.

There are four primary uses for irrevocable trusts. One is estate tax avoidance. Estate taxes – or inheritance or death taxes as they are sometimes called – are calculated based on what you own (your “estate”) at your death. To avoid estate taxes, you might create a trust and transfer some of your property out of your estate and into another person’s estate (your children’s, for instance) to avoid or minimize estate taxes at the time of your death.

asset protection trust needs careful and considered planning. It must be created in advance of any trouble on the horizon. If you already have a claim coming down the pike, it is too late to start asset protection planning.

An irrevocable trust can also be established for someone who is receiving government benefits such as Medicaid or trying to protect assets while qualifying for Medicaid long term care services.

An irrevocable trust can also be created upon your death to benefit a spouse in a blended family situation. This irrevocable trust can be used to care for your current spouse during his or her lifetime, while assuring that at your current spouse’s death, your children from your previous marriage receive what remains of the assets in the trust.

Another trust is a pet trust. These are designed to leave money for the care of your pets after your death. The wealthy often use them, but if you have long lived or expensive pets – parrots, tortoises and horses come to mind – a pet trust might be just right for you.

Asset protection trusts are another common irrevocable trust, designed to avoid creditors and protect assets. An RLT does not provide asset protection. This

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Instilling Gratitude in Kids By Nadine Bubeck

hanksgiving is my favorite holiday. It’s a universal time when many take an extra moment to count their blessings, because truth be told, we often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude. I’m always looking for ways to instill positive vibes in my sons—values of kindness, and ways to express and acknowledge gratitude. Here are six ideas that families can implement to bring more “warm and fuzzy” into the house this fall. CREATE A KINDNESS CHART Every time your kids go above and beyond—unasked or prompted—place a sticker on the chart. (Examples can include helping with household tasks or being supportive of a sibling or friend.) For every ten acts of kindness, give them a small prize, and once they get 100, throw a pizza party (or a similar fun prize). The best part about this is it’s a joint effort among siblings, not a competition. It’s not him versus her chart—it’s a shared chart, so they’re working together to be awarded for good deeds.

can buy kid-targeted affirmation cards (I love Joyful Hearts Co., joyfulheartsco.com) or make your own (a fun DIY project!). Have your child choose a card every morning and during breakfast read it aloud—it’s a very empowering way to start the day. JOURNAL Journaling is a great way to teach your kids to express themselves and focus on the good in life. There are plenty of gratitude journals aimed for young kids with fill-in-the-blank prompts, making it a simple nightly task. In fact, my oldest and I have a mom-and-son journal that we take turns filling in and reading. It’s a very special activity that we do, and I plan on doing it with each of my boys when they’re ready. Journaling is a positive habit that gives kids a safe place to express their inner thoughts and emotions.

RECITE POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS It’s so important to teach your kids words of affirmation early on. Positive affirmations give a boost in confidence for young children, which helps them develop a positive selfimage. Words of affirmation are also a great way to help kids cope when they’re feeling down, upset, scared, or overwhelmed. You

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to incorporate more often. Designate a weekly night to pay each member of your family a compliment. This will teach your kids to accept compliments with grace and give them with sincerity. For parents, some complimentary ideas for our kids include: complimenting our child’s character, their contributions to the family, when they achieve something new, their sense of self, and steps toward a long-term goal.

REFLECT ON YOUR BLESSINGS To be the best for our children, we must strive for being our best selves—so this one is for you, mom, dad and other caregivers. This month, in addition to reflecting on what you’re thankful for, reflect on what your kids have and continue to teach you. Being a parent is tough and it’s not always easy to be positive and peppy. For example, my children have taught me a wealth of patience, true priorities, the art of affection, resilience, to connect with my inner child, and of course, unconditional love.

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hen it comes time to replace your flooring, many homeowners may be nervous at the seemingly daunting task. But, lucky for Scottsdale residents, Healthy Home Flooring—a locally-owned and operated flooring company—is here for them every step of the way. “We are locally owned and operated by family and our mission is simple: we are a family, so think 16 • November 2021 • SCOTTSDALE NORTH NEWS

like a family and discover the best ways to provide great flooring, at an exceptional price, for families,” according to Healthy Home Flooring. “We are a flooring company that cares, and we realize in life that there is nothing more important than family and taking care of your loved ones. At Healthy Home Flooring we value your family’s well-being and helping to make it the best environment for a beautiful, comfortable, healthy, and happy home.”

Braden Sherman is a customer experience and marketing expert at Healthy Home Flooring. She shares that Healthy Home Flooring aims to “floor” customers with their quality products and services from the very first phone call. “The first phone call from a potential customer is always a chance for us to take our time and get to know the customer and their family’s needs,” myhyperlocalnews.com

Sherman explains. “We consider ourselves a family, so we want to make sure that each customer is treated like we would treat our own kin. We totally understand that having your flooring replaced can be a scary process! But we want potential customers to know that we are there for them every step of the way.” WHY HEALTHY HOME FLOORING STANDS OUT Healthy Home Flooring specializes in providing high quality flooring products that are hypoallergenic, eco-friendly, and low maintenance once installed. Customer service and making things as convenient as possible for clients is always top of mind. “From start to finish, top to bottom, one call does it all,” according to Healthy Home Flooring. “Same-day appointments, evenings, and weekends are available as well. We will bring the store to your door and give you a free in-home estimate with no hidden extras or unknown costs. You get to see the samples in your home’s lighting next to your furniture and decorations.” Things That Make Healthy Home Flooring Different: • Exclusive Worry-Free Guarantee: If you break, dent, scratch, or stain your floors, they will fix it for free! • Lifetime labor guarantee • Industry-exclusive dustless tile removal • Up to 60 months 0% interest financing • Free air duct cleaning • Free home disinfectant • Free cleaning kit • Free furniture pads, that are provided and installed “We will floor you with our quality,” according to Healthy Home Flooring. “As you don’t have to lift a finger: with our white-

glove services, that include moving your heavy furniture, appliances, replacing your baseboards with new ones, removing the old flooring, hauling it away, and dumping it for you. Our job is done when your happiness exceeds our expectations by making your lives easier while leaving your house looking new and happy for years to come. Taste is a matter is of choice. Quality is a matter of fact.”

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Sherman notes that Healthy Home Flooring only uses the best eco-friendly flooring products that are hypoallergenic and have little to no VOC (volatile organic compound). And, as a bonus, Healthy Home Flooring offers a free air duct cleaning service with each installation to say thank you for choosing them to install your family’s flooring. Sherman shares that there are always promotions and savings happening and—with the motto of treating customers like family— Healthy Home Flooring is always looking to provide clients with the best deals possible. Healthy Home Flooring also does their part to give back to the local community. The company has given back to nonprofit organizations like the Wounded Warrior Project and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Looking toward the future, the flooring experts at Healthy Home Flooring plan to continue to grow their footprint in Scottsdale and across the Valley. “We can’t wait to floor more local residents with our quality products and service,” Sherman says. To learn more about Healthy Home Flooring, visit healthyhomeflooring.co or call 623-4044444. team of like-minded people, the mission soon became a reality and Healthy Home Flooring was born.

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in the entire industry. That’s when he realized his vision, and that vision became a mission. With a fantastic team of like-minded people, the mission soon became a reality and Healthy Home Flooring was born. Healthy Home Flooring revolutionized the flooring industry and forever changed the way floors were purchased. The goal was to create a memorable flooring experience that the customer would be proud to share with their family because, after all, Healthy Home Flooring makes the customer feel like family. Everything is about the customer, from getting to know them, finding their perfect product, and making them smile every step of the way. The proof you will find—well that’s in the hearts of their customers’ homes! SCOTTSDALE NORTH NEWS • November 2021 • 17

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Real Estate

The Big Question: Should You Renovate or Move? 43% of homeowners with a mortgage rate over 4%, you may be able to do a cash-out refinance or buy a more expensive home without significantly increasing your monthly payment.

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he last 18 months changed what many buyers are looking for in a home. Recently, the American Institute of Architects released their AIA Home Design Trends Survey results for Q3 2021. The survey reveals the following: • 70% of respondents want more outdoor living space • 69% of respondents want a home office (48% wanted multiple offices) • 46% of respondents want a multi-function room/flexible space • 42% of respondents want an au pair/ in-law suite • 39% of respondents want an exercise room/yoga space If you’re a homeowner who wants to add any of the above, you have two options: renovate your current house or buy a home that already has the spaces you desire. The decision you make could be determined by factors like: 1. A possible desire to relocate. 2. The difference in the cost of a renovation versus a purchase. 3. Finding an existing home or designing a new home that has exactly what you want (versus trying to restructure the layout of your current house). In any case, you’ll need access to capital: the funds for the renovation or the down

FIRST STEP: DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF EQUITY IN YOUR HOME If you are ready to either redesign your current house or find an existing or newly constructed home that has everything you want, you first need to determine how much equity you have in your current home. To do that, you’ll need two things: 1. The current mortgage balance on your home. 2. The current value of your home.

payment your next home would require. The great news is that the money you need probably already exists in your current home in the form of equity. HOME EQUITY IS SKYROCKETING The record-setting increases in home prices over the last two years dramatically improved homeowners’ equity. The graph above uses data from CoreLogic to show the average home equity gain in the first quarter of the previous nine years. Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist at First American, quantifies the amount of equity homeowners gained recently: “Remember U.S. households own nearly $35 trillion in owner-occupied real estate, just over $11 trillion in debt, and the remaining $24 trillion in equity. In inflation-adjusted terms, homeowners in Q2 had an average of $280,000 in equity – a historic high.” As a homeowner, the money you need to purchase the perfect home or renovate your current house may be right at your fingertips. However, waiting to make

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your decision may increase the cost of tapping that equity. Most Scottsdale North homeowners have the means to renovate their home completely should they so choose. But with interest rates still at historic lows, and the stock market being bullish, you may not want to. If you decide to renovate, you could refinance (or take out an equity loan) to access the equity. If you choose to move instead and use your equity as a down payment, you might want to mortgage the remaining difference between the down payment and the cost of your next home. Waiting to leverage your equity will probably mean you’ll pay more to do so. Mortgage rates are forecasted to increase over the next year. According to the latest data from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), almost 57% of current mortgage holders have a mortgage rate of 4% or below. If you’re one of those homeowners, you can keep your mortgage rate under 4% by doing it now. If you’re one of the

You can probably find the mortgage balance on your monthly mortgage statement. To find the current market value of your house, you can pay several hundreds of dollars for an appraisal, or you can contact a local real estate professional who will be able to present to you, at no charge, a professional equity assessment report. BOTTOM LINE If the past 18 months have refocused your thoughts on what you want from your house, now may be the time to either renovate or make a move to the perfect home. If you are wondering how much equity you have in your home, we can help. Just let us know, and we can prepare a free noobligation Professional Equity Assessment Report. Just let us know by emailing us at ScoNo_Equity@ScottGaertnerGroup. com or give us a call at 480-634-5000. Scott Gaertner is an Associate Broker with Keller Williams Northeast, who for the past 25+ years has helped more people to find their lifestyle niche in the Scottsdale North area than anyone else. He also contributes his thoughts on lifestyle interests in the area.

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Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center Seeks Adopt-A-Family Sponsors for Local Families

oothills Food Bank & Resource Center seeks donors to brighten the holiday season for children, families, and seniors in the northern Arizona foothills community as part of the food bank’s 19th annual Adopt-a-Family program sponsored by Universal Solar. “The food bank is accepting family games, such as Monopoly, dominoes, Candyland, Uno, Connect 4, checkers and Yahtzee,” says Leigh Zydonik, executive director of Foothills Food Bank. “We also appreciate $50 Walmart or Visa gift cards to afford families the flexibility to pay a bill and purchase toys for their children this holiday season.” Donors can register now through December 3. All gifts must be delivered to the Holland Center between December 4-9. Holland Center is located at 34250 N. 60th Street in Scottsdale. The food bank will host festive drivethru client parties in Black Canyon City and Cave Creek in early December. If interested, donors can pull together friends and neighbors to create an Adopt-a-Family drive to collect items. Interested donors can visit foothillsfoodbank.com for more information or promotional materials. Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center is located at 6038 E. Hidden Valley Drive in Cave Creek.

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Education

Celebrating a Successful First Quarter at CCUSD

By Cort Monroe, Ed.D., CCUSD Superintendent

ovember is a time when we all pause, gather, and give thanks. At CCUSD, we are thankful for our employees, students, parents and caregivers, and community. We thought we’d highlight some of the amazing and unique things happening in our schools for the first quarter of the 2021-2022 school year. BLACK MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: One of the most popular events of the year at Black Mountain takes place every September when the students come together to celebrate all first responders during Patriot Day (9/11). This year, the students lined the sidewalks surrounding BMES with flags and signs as first responders traveled through the parking lots in a wonderful parade filled with flashing lights. Black Mountain is excited for the wonderful opportunity to thank even more heroes during the annual Veterans Day Walk of Honor on November 10. DESERT SUN ACADEMY: This year Desert

Sun Academy is doing “Standards Showcases” where teachers invite families into the classroom after school each quarter and the students describe a project or recent learning they completed. These opportunities for students to showcase their work leads to students who are diligent and take pride in their work. Families have really enjoyed these extra opportunities to see their child’s learning and get to see their child take on leadership skills as well.

Lone Mountain Elementary School has been busy supporting the school and local community this quarter. The students sponsored a food drive for the Foothills Food Bank and brought in over 650 pounds of food. On campus, they have started a recycling initiative, built, and painted a lending library for the front of the school, and have posted inspirational messages around the school to encourage their peers.

DESERT WILLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Desert Willow was able to start more before and after school clubs this year. Students were thrilled to join Choir, Mileage Club, and Cross Country clubs, to name a few. Spirit weeks for Hispanic Heritage Month and Cactus Shadows homecoming were enthusiastically supported by the staff and students alike at DWES. In addition, Desert Willow hosted a visit from the Embassy of Spain to renew their designation as the only International Spanish Academy in Arizona!

HORSESHOE TRAILS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: The first quarter at Horseshoe Trails was a smashing success! Literacy and math stations have been in full swing since September for all grade levels; students are loving their new computer science curriculum that’s being offered as an Encore class; and Mandarin is being taught to all students in preschool through 6th grade. The PTO has been amazing at organizing different team building events for the school that also supports local businesses in downtown Cave Creek.

CACTUS SHADOWS HIGH SCHOOL: CSHS Student Council put in a tremendous amount of hard work making sure the week was one to remember for the students! The home volleyball games were filled with students dressed in their spirit wear. The feast and fireworks, enjoyed by both staff and students, started out with a dodgeball tournament that had over 16 teams participate. The homecoming football game was one of the most attended games. The week concluded with the outdoor Paint Party Dance that 1,092 students attended, which is close to being the most attended homecoming dances in the history of Cactus Shadows.

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Solar Costs Rising for the First Time in a Decade! But There’s Still Time to Lock In Maximum Savings!

By Erick O’Donnell

n times of turmoil and uncertainty, everything can feel as if it’s going either too fast or too slow. We appear to be going through one of those hectic times, with the world rushing toward a carbon-free energy revolution while simultaneously struggling to deliver the equipment needed to make the revolution work. Snarled supply chains are threatening to jack up the cost of residential solar power at a moment when the worldwide push for green energy has never been fiercer—and when the practical benefits of renewable, dependable power have never been clearer. Technological innovation and scaled-up production steadily pushed down prices for photovoltaic cells (the main component of solar panels) over the past decade to unprecedented lows, but events are conspiring to push back. Supply-chain slowdowns have driven significant and sustained increases in prices for PV equipment for the first time since Wood Mackenzie started crunching the data in 2014, the energy analyst said earlier this year in a report published in conjunction with the Solar Energy Industries Association. Data from the second quarter of 2021 show a spike in year-over-year equipment costs for all system types (including residential), and the researchers foresee consequences for customers early next year if transport snarls aren’t straightened out soon. As it is, these slowdowns are already driving up costs for raw materials used in panel manufacturing, such as mono-polysilicon and silver, and increased costs for panels are expected to follow. And that’s not the only raincloud on the horizon. After rising at a steadily increasing rate, home energy prices are set to keep climbing through the rest of the year and throughout 2022 at about a 3.4-percent annual rate, according to a recent projection by the U.S. Energy Information

Administration. Financing costs, which track mortgage rates, are expected to rise from their current rate of 1.99 percent APR beginning sometime next year. Here’s the good news: it’s not too late to take full advantage of the still historically low cost of equipment and financing and secure a great deal on your own personal power plant. Depending on how soon your system is installed, you could even secure your 26 percent federal tax credit in time to use it early next year. A solar system offers even more financial benefits to your household. As a long-term money-saving asset, a PV array is likely to increase the value of your home, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Our projections show that the average solar customer can expect to save an estimated $50,000 to $100,000 over a 25-year period. Our customer testimonials show that Sunsolar Solutions is focused on maximizing savings by harnessing the greatest amount of solar energy possible (and, along with it, the greatest tax savings possible). Another major advantage to going solar before the end of the year is that the system will have time to generate the credits needed to knock down next summer’s electricity costs. In the winter and spring months, solar systems in the Valley create a big surplus of power, which is turned into cash credits on the homeowner’s utility account. Those credits are used in the summer months to offset hot-weather usage. If you choose to start your project soon, the system will be installed in time to produce those essential credits. Even in an era of economic volatility, time can be on your side—that is, if you’re willing to act and leave unnecessary risks behind. Sunsolar Solutions is ready to provide the tools you need to take your energy future into your hands. Contact Sunsolar Solutions today at 623-562-9009 to have a design prepared for your home free of charge.

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Five Tips for Transitioning into Retirement Renee A. Hanson, CFP®, ChFC®, CEP®, CDFA™, CFS®, BFA®, APMA®

etirement marks the end of a chapter in your career and the start of a new lifestyle. This unique transition can bring a myriad of emotions, most commonly ones of excitement and apprehension. If you’re pondering retiring in the next year or so, here are five tips to help you transition smoothly.

important as you shift into retirement. Prioritize eating healthy, sleeping well, staying fit and maintaining friendships in your new routine.

Evaluate your finances. Prior to retirement, you likely outlined how you will manage your cash flow. (If not, today is the day to put a plan in place.) As you enter retirement, review your expenses to ensure they’re aligned with your plan. It’s common to revise your spending and activities after experiencing the first few weeks away from your primary job, so it’s okay if you need to adjust how much you withdraw from your accounts each month. If you want to increase your spending, calculate what that means for your later retirement years, as you don’t want your savings to come up short. Consult a financial advisor for guidance on how to make your money last while living the lifestyle you desire.

Know the transition could take weeks – or months. You likely spent decades forming a routine around your work schedule. Establishing your new normal of volunteer work, an encore career or helping family will take time. If you are married, remember that your retired status may affect your spouse’s routine, too. Talk openly about how you’re feeling during the transition to keep your spouse in the loop.

Communicate your retirement plans with family members. Your parents, kids or other family members will likely be interested in how you intend to spend your retirement days. Will you be visiting the grandkids more often? Continuing to host family get-togethers? Planning to move or purchase a retirement home? As you share your plans, don’t forget to discuss your financial picture. The benefits of open communication are three-fold: it reassures your kids that you’re financially prepared; allows you to introduce or remind your family of your estate and legacy plans; and it establishes a safe space for both sides to discuss potentially challenging financial topics.

Reset your attitude. Retirement is not the ultimate finish line. Experiencing a lot of emotions is common but try to focus on what you’re excited about in this next chapter. And, remember you’re not alone. Talk to friends, family and professionals in your life for support along the way.

Renee A. Hanson, CFP®, ChFC®, CEP®, CDFATM, CFS®, BFA®, APMA®, is a Private Wealth Advisor with Affinity Wealth Advisory Group, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. in Phoenix, Arizona. She specializes in fee-based financial planning and asset management strategies and has been in practice for 30 years. To contact her visit www.affinitywealthadvisor.com or call (602) 923-9800. Her office is located at 7010 E. Chauncey Lane, Suite #200, Phoenix, AZ 85054-3115. Investment advisory products and services are made available through Ameriprisein. Financial Services, LLC, a registered Putting the needs of clients first is the approach I believe I’ll work with you to findinvestment adviser. Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Member FINRA and SIPC. Maintain healthy habits. Staying diligent with the right financial solutions to help you plan for your©unique goals. And Inc. together, we’ll 2021 Ameriprise Financial, All rights reserved. the your activities that over help time, you adjusting feel your your bestplan is along File # 3685575-RUSH 08/2023) track progress the way to (Approved help get you where

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Old Town’s First New Hotel in Over a Decade is Home to a Signature Restaurant and a Rooftop Bar with Unparalleled Panoramic Views

esigned as a natural extension of Scottsdale’s historic art district, Canopy by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town boasts 177 spacious guestrooms and suites that strike a balance between contemporary elegance and impeccable design on the northeast corner of First Street and Marshall Way. Along with approximately 2,000 square-feet of beautifully designed meeting space, a Southwest-infused signature restaurant, and expansive rooftop bar and lounge, Canopy Scottsdale is the first new-build hotel in the area in more than a decade.

elegance of nature while paying homage to essential elements distinctive to the city – particularly with the signature “Canopy” headboard that is fashioned from eclectic local wood and etched with copper and up-lighting to replicate the sun retiring behind Camelback Mountain.

Canopy Scottsdale’s opening introduced two new dining venues to Scottsdale’s flourishing restaurant scene under the direction of Valley Chef Patrick Gaudet. Cobre Kitchen + Cocktails, the hotel’s signature restaurant located on the ground floor, is an American brasserie Inspired by the community that surrounds it, Canopy inspired by the Southwest and features thoughtfully Scottsdale brings Old Town’s personality indoors by curated dishes highlighting local flavors set in a warm and intricately combining dramatic neutral elements with welcoming atmosphere with floor-to-ceiling windows, curated artwork by local artists and a rich color palette dramatic arched wood ceilings, contemporary furnishings, inspired by Arizona’s sundrenched vistas. Designed by sleek marble counter tops, and subtle touches of copper Dallas-based Studio 11 Design, furnishings throughout throughout, harkening to the restaurant’s maiden roots. the hotel mimic an upscale, yet familiar ambiance, while Within the bar is also a grab-n-go counter offering locally connecting to the local environment through rich crimson roasted coffee and artisanal breakfast treats and pastries. and deep gold pops of color. A variety of wood and metal tones are incorporated throughout the hotel to stay true to Perched atop of the hotel’s seventh floor and offering panthe Canopy brand. oramic Valley views, Outrider Rooftop Lounge is the new must-visit spot in Scottsdale. Its chic ambiance embodies The hotel’s guestrooms and suites blend a mid-century the charm of the surrounding arts districts and is undermodern aesthetic with an appreciation of simplicity and scored with casual seating, a roaring fire pit, social spaces myhyperlocalnews.com

with turf, and a custom bar that shares the spotlight with an Instagram-worthy mural. Outrider is open to the public for posh plates, handcrafted cocktails and local beers, all with a side of sky watching magic courtesy of its prime location and sweeping views of the iconic Camelback Mountain – making it the most picturesque place to take in the Valley’s skyline and stunning sunsets. Canopy Scottsdale guests will find themselves just a short bike ride or walk away from world-class dining, shopping and entertainment, including the Museum of the West, Scottsdale Stadium, and Scottsdale Fashion Square.

CANOPY SCOTTSDALE is located at 7142 E. 1st Street in Scottsdale. For more information about Canopy Scottsdale, visit hilton.com/en/hotels/ phxotpy-canopy-scottsdale-old-town. To book a reservation or learn more about Cobre Kitchen + Cocktails, visit cobrekitchen.com, and learn more about Outrider Rooftop Lounge at outriderrooftop.com. SCOTTSDALE NORTH NEWS • November 2021 • 25

Entertainment

Movie Reviews and Upcoming Release Dates By A.D. Beal

Venom: Let There Be Carnage

MOVIE REVIEWS No Time To Die

Titane A father reunites with his missing son after a series of murders grips the country. There’s no easy way to describe Titane without massively giving it away. A dark horror/comedy mixture, Titane is about desire, murder, deception, and how all of these don’t really mix. Which is ironic as, to me at least, they go together for a very skillfully crafted picture with nightmarish editing and visuals. It would be almost absurd if director Julia Ducournau didn’t just totally sell it, making you laugh but still cringe and be terrified. Watch at your own risk. Halloween Kills

which turn to anger, and spill out into disaster. Curtis is still great as always, but the supporting cast steals the show, all processing the situation in their own way. David Gordon Green shoots the film in a way that fits the hectic tone of the movie, getting nightmarish by the end, and it’s incredible. It’s a harsh movie that becomes tragic, entertaining but strangely still thoughtful.

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After a betrayal causes him to go off the grid, James Bond returns for a final mission against a dangerous new enemy. No Time To Die not only is the end of the Craig era of Bond, but it also feels like the curtain call of the type of blockbuster filmmaking it was born into. Compared to other films of its type today, the classical filmmaking that director Cary Fukunaga brings is refreshing and exciting, with the pacing, energy and lush color palette giving something for every 007 fan. Craig is arguably at his most invested in the role, looking relaxed but still has the edge to a character who has been doing this for 15 years. Supporting characters, new and old, are almost all great and bounce off him well, aside from, unfortunately, the main villain Safin. A thin motivation combined with a miscast Rami Malek can really put the movie to a hard stop. Other than that, though, it’s a great final chapter for the actor.

Eddie Brock and Venom’s relationship is tested as an infamous serial killer breaks out of prison and bonds with a new symbiote. Venom was a terrible studio-mandated movie, barely stitchedtogether in the edit bay and tonally confused as to whether it wants to be a sci-fi action movie or a buddy comedy movie. Let There Be Carnage is confident, a sort of distorted romcom that doesn’t overstay its welcome and is intentionally funny. Hardy’s chemistry with himself (he plays Brock and voices Venom) is the heart of the film, giving the movie a much-needed core that was missing in the first film. I also appreciate how director Andy Serkis, despite a limited background in helming action, does up the ante on the action scenes, particularly the more CG-focused fights. Unfortunately, the film is holstered by a miscast Woody Harrelson, in a performance that comes off as more adorable than terrifying. Still, the film is an improvement in almost every way from the first Venom movie.

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November 12: • Belfast • Love Is Love Is Love November 17: • The Power of The Dog (Limited) November 19: • King Richard • Ghostbusters: Afterlife • C’mon C’mon (Limited) November 24: • Encanto • House Of Gucci • National Champions • Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City

Even though it’s past Halloween, horror fans might still want to tune into this movie. After Michael Myers escapes Laurie Strode’s trap, the town of Haddonfield rallies behind her to put an end to his rampage. It’s rare to see a studio film so unapologetically mean, but Halloween Kills earns it. A film all about Haddonfield’s rage, the supporting cast are all facing their fears,

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The Wandering Donkey Taqueria and Tequila Bar Quickly Becoming a North Scottsdale Favorite Photos Courtesy of The Wandering Donkey Taqueria and Tequila Bar

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hile The Wandering Donkey food truck brand was originally established in 2012, its brick-and-mortar location, The Wandering Donkey Taqueria and Tequila Bar, is now open at 10121 E. Bell Road in North Scottsdale.

The interior is lively with color: patrons can admire the work of local artist, Leila Parnian, who has created murals and a custom bar that’s a real showstopper.

Proprietors Lance and Beth Smith share that, for those who might have first discovered the Wandering Donkey by visiting the truck, there is a replica food truck inside the restaurant with the original menu option where customers can build their own burritos, bowls, street tacos, and more. In addition, there is the creative, sit-down menu representing elevated regional fare from various states of Mexico along with

“People come in just for that bar top,” Lance says. “It’s beautiful. Leila does graffiti art and created three different wonderful murals on the walls with cans of spray paint, though you’d never know that’s what it is.” He adds that more art will be added to the expansive patio with fire pit. “We believe in quality,” says Beth. “Our ingredients are held to the highest standards and customers know they’re getting food and drinks that tastes exceptionally good and are being made

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Happenings

CAREFREE FINE ART AND WINE FESTIVAL

Where: Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale What: Latin music stars Enrique Iglesias and Ricky Martin are joining together on one stage here in the Valley for one night only. The stop in Glendale is one of the last left on the tour, which wraps up later this month in Anaheim. For more information, visit ticketnetwork.com.

When: November 5–7, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Where: Downtown Carefree, 101 Easy Street, Carefree What: An award-winning festival is coming to Carefree. Guests can taste fine wines, check out juried fine arts, meet world class artists, and listen to live music.

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When: November 5 at 7:30 p.m., November 6 at 7:30 p.m., November 7 at 2 p.m. Where: Phoenix Symphony Hall, 1 N. 1st St. Ste. 200, Phoenix What: Enjoy the music! This event features the score from the hit Disney film Coco, with songs like “Remember Me” where Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz. Watch and listen as Miguel unlocks the adventures and real story behind his family history.

When: November 11, 8 p.m. Where: Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix What: Comedian Gabriel Iglesias is back in the Valley of the Sun with his latest tour – Beyond the Fluffy. Iglesias is one of the country’s top selling stand-up comedians and is also known for his acting work on Mr. Iglesias and several movies. For more information on the show and tickets, check out fluffyguy.com.

ENRIQUE IGLESIAS & RICKY MARTIN IN CONCERT

When: November 12, 2021, 7:30 p.m. Where: Celebrity Theater, 440 N. 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ

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What: Hopefully you haven’t lost that lovin’ feeling for one of the most cherished musical groups of all time, The Righteous Brothers. They are coming back to the Valley for one night of musical enjoyment and fun. With such great hits as Unchained Melody, The Time of My Life, and much more, The Righteous Brothers concert is sure to be a night to remember. For more information and for ticket details, log onto celebritytheatre.com the way you imagined it.

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When: November 12, 6 p.m. Where: Art One Gallery, 4130 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale What: Art One Gallery and Two Pups Wellness Fund will host an evening of fun featuring 30 budding artists and their PupArt creations on display and available for silent auction. Guests are invited to watch the artists’ work and bid on pieces. Proceeds will directly benefit Art One Foundation and Two Pups Wellness Fund.

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EARTH, WIND, AND FIRE IN CONCERT

When: November 14, 7:30 p.m. Where: Arizona Federal Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix What: Performing together for decades, Earth, Wind and Fire are bringing their talents to the stage in the Valley. For one night, concertgoers can enjoy the Miraculous Supernatural Tour in person at the Arizona Federal Theatre. For more information, log on to livenation.com.

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When: November 20, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Where: Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek What: Come see the new Medicare health plans for 2022 and information about Medicare 2022 plan benefits. To learn more or RSVP, call Rose Unger at 602-697-4047.

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When: November 27 – December 31, times vary Where: Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix What: The holiday spirit comes alive each season at the Desert Botanical Garden with the annual Las Noches de las Luminarias. Guests can walk through the garden’s trails that are lined with thousands of luminaria bags, twinkle lights and beautiful sights and sounds. One of the Valley’s most loved holiday events is open to the public daily; prices vary depending on date. For tickets and information, check out dbg.org.

ESTEBAN IN CONCERT

When: November 28, 7 p.m. Where: Music Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix What: Legendary musician Estaban will be on stage at the Music Instrument Museum for one night, performing his greatest hits. Tickets for this event are available online at mim.org.

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* Must be stocking product with the installation before Nov. 15th. Must present coupon or ad at the time ofinitial appointment. Offers are first appointment incentives only and only good if both decision-makers arepresent. Cannot combine offers. Financing is based on approved credit. $5,500 min purchase for free air duct cleaning. $35 room sale buy the largest room at regular price and each additional room is $35 for the product only. $35 discount may apply, based on select styles items, and in-stock flooring only. Does not include labor, demo, pad, or materials. Free home disinfectant service makes no claims to kill COVID-19 or prevent it.

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Nobody has sold more homes in Scottsdale North than Scott Gaertner! Call Scott today for a free home valuation and find out if he has a buyer ready for you! Scott Gaertner 480-634-5000

SCOTTSDALE NORTH HOMES FOR SALE

2 Bed + Den │2 Bath Large Great Room $770,000

2 Bed │2 Bath Entertainers Kitchen $650,000

2 Bed + Casita│2 Bath Mountain Golf Views $1,250,000

3 Bed + Den│3.5 Bath Flawlessly Renovated $1,325,000

3 Bed + Den│2 Bath Mountain Golf Views $1,200,000

3 Bed + Den│3 Bath Perfect Sunset Views

3 Bed + Den│3 Bath Mountain Golf Views

3 Bed + Den │3 Bath Close to Clubhouse

“When we decided to sell the house, during Covid, we called Scott. He guided us through the entire process - telling us how

much we could get for the house, when the best time would be to sell the house, and what we needed to do to get the house in order. The market was a bit crazy and Scott waited for about 4 months until he was sure we would get what we needed. The listing presentation of our home turned out wonderful and we actually received $76,000 more than he promised. We also got all of the terms that we had hoped for. Our experience is that Scott and his team are completely committed to helping you hit all of your goals, and make it as painless as possible. - Karen & Ed W.

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Can We Help You to Reach Your Goals Too? If you are thinking of selling your home let us help you reach your individualized goals.

Give us a call 480-634-5000 Disclaimer: All information provided by the Arizona Regional MLS is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data is from 10/01/2021 – 11/01/2021