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SCOTTSDALE BEGINS TRACKING INTERNATIONAL VISITOR NUMBERS, ESTIMATED TO BE ABOUT 1.7 MILLION IN 2018 SCOTTSDALE REMAINS A TOUR- es to track those trends and have that According to the 2019 report, Scott- On the topic of safety, 97 percent IST DESTINATION OF CHOICE – A valuable data available.” sdale’s bed tax revenue totaled responded that they felt extremely, very FACT CONFIRMED IN A RECENTLY- $20,367,185 in 2018, up seven percent or pretty safe. RELEASED TOURISM STUDY CON- In 2018, visitors spent an estimated from 2017. In addition, bed tax generDUCTED BY THE CITY’S TOURISM $2.1 billion in Scottsdale, compared to ated more than $146 million in revenue Downtown Scottsdale was the top atAND EVENTS DEPARTMENT. Ac- $1.6 billion in 2017. Their direct spend- for the city and annual occupancy was traction with 61 percent visitation. cording to the 2019 Scottsdale Tourism ing created an annual economic impact 70 percent, a 1.7 percent increase from Study Visitor Statistics Report, the city of $3.1 billion in revenue to local busi- 2017. Top 10 activities for Scottsdale visitors saw an increase in visitors over the nesses, an increase from $2.4 billion in in 2018: prior year, hosting about 200,000 more 2017. The Scottsdale Tourism Study draws 1. Shopping overnight and day trip visitors in 2018, from multiple traveling reporting agen- 2. Upscale dining totaling 9.1 million, compared to 8.9 In conjunction with the Visitor Statis- cies that track and benchmark tour- 3. Night Clubs million in 2017. tics Report, Scottsdale studies lodg- ism data to track economic and social 4. Visiting historic sites and landmarks ing trends using bed tax collection impact. 5. Swimming This was also the first study to include figures, which are consistently tracked 6. Visiting state parks international overnight visitors -- esti- and readily available. The Scottsdale Longwoods International, a leader in 7. Museums mated to be about 1.7 million in 2018. Tourism Study Lodging Report looks tourism market research, conducted 8. Casinos specifically at trends in bed tax col- a survey of 450 visitors. Travelers 9. Hiking “It’s a very important group of travelers lection, room inventory, average room were asked about their experience 10. Golf to consider. Data shows us international rates, occupancy rates and other factors in Scottsdale and the results were all travelers typically stay longer based on related to lodging trends. It includes tax very positive. More than 90 percent of For activities and experiences, the No. where they traveled from and tend to receipt figures that reflect actual sales visitors were satisfied with their trip to 1 category was shopping at 40 percent, spend more,” said Karen Churchard, tax and bed tax collections during the Scottsdale, 83 percent planned to visit compared to the U.S. average of 30 Scottsdale’s tourism and events direc- previous month and data that’s based again, and 95 percent stated they would percent. For more information on Scotttor. “We’ve now created a baseline in primarily on properties located within recommend Scottsdale to someone dale’s Tourism and Events, visit Scottsthis report that will give us the resourc- Scottsdale. else. daleAZ.gov and search “tourism.”

CHRISTMAS IN CAREFREE RETURNS TO THE CAREFREE DESERT GARDENS

THIS YEAR’S OFFICIAL HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING WILL TAKE PLACE ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, AT 5 P.M. IN THE SANDERSON LINCOLN PAVILION AND AT THE ICONIC CAREFREE SUNDIAL. The giant 25-foot Christmas tree and the Gardens will be illuminated for the first time during the holiday season with thousands of twinkling lights sparkling throughout the desert landscape. The ceremony will include a performance by various CCUSD student choirs, and Santa himself will handle the tree lighting duties! Following the tree lighting, a special screening of the popular holiday film, Elf, will be held in the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion. Free hot chocolate and holiday treats will be available, along

with snacks for purchase, and a holiday gift will be distributed to each child/family in attendance.

Santa makes another appearance in Town, joining us for Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 7 from 9–11 a.m. in the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion. Held in conjunction with Rural Metro Fire’s Holiday Toy Drive, attendees may bring a new toy, canned good or suggested donation of $5 per person for admission, with proceeds benefiting Foothills Food Bank. Enjoy free photos with Santa and a performance of Sing! Sleigh Bells Ring!, a holiday celebration in song featuring talented area youth.

The Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion will resonate with an evening of classic Christmas tunes when area favorites Vicki McDermitt and Chirp, featuring Jerry Donato take the stage on Saturday, December 7 at 6 p.m. Presented in partnership with Spirit in the Desert and Music Serving the Word Ministries, the evening’s entertainment will be preceded with a performance of holiday favorites from the Cactus Shadows High School Jazz Band, directed by Kevin Brady. Music Serving the Word will be accepting non-perishable food donations, benefiting Foothills Food Bank. This concert is open to the public, and free to attend. Rounding out the weekend, Pinnacle Creative Arts presents Hope for the Holidays – A WWII Christmas on Sunday, December 8 at 2:30 p.m. in the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion. Step back in time to Christmas Eve 1944 and experience a serviceman’s holiday celebration. This brief time travel to the past is sure to please and will make you proud to be an American! Tickets are $15, and available online at PinnacleCreativeArts.com as well as at the door.

Congregants from Temple Chai, as well as members of the Jewish Social Group of Cave Creek and Carefree will host the annual Chanukah in Carefree Menorah Lighting every evening at 5:30 p.m., beginning Sunday, December 22 through Sunday, December 29, in the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion. Local groups and families will be invited to light the menorah each evening, with a special ceremony on Sunday, December 22 that will include the Temple Chai Cantor and Choir. Each evening’s service is open to attendees of all denominations and faiths.

For more information about these events, visit ChristmasinCarefree.com or call 480-488-3686.

OEB BREAKFAST OPENS FIRST U.S. LOCATION IN SCOTTSDALE OEB BREAKFAST CO. OPENED ITS FIRST U.S. “Breakfast means so much more to me than just It was there that he embarked on his career as an LOCATION IN SCOTTSDALE THIS NOVEMBER. the first meal of the day,” said Martina, owner and executive chef when he was just 21 years-old. The breakfast concept is the creation of celebrated founder of OEB. “It’s about elevating the whole Throughout his career, he has worked at Michelin Italian-Canadian Chef Mauro Martina. The dishes breakfast experience. That’s what OEB is all about.” Star restaurants alongside some of the best chefs at OEB are a creative and upscale spin on tried in the industry. Martina quickly climbed the ranks and true classics, bringing forth the artistry and The 2,900-square-foot restaurant opened on the in Canada, and in 2009 he opened his first OEB passion that Chef Martina brings to the table. southeast corner of Scottsdale Road and Chauncey location. The chef believes in exceptional products While this is the first in the States, the concept Lane at 103-17757 N. Scottsdale Road. The space and ingredients sourced straight from farmers. has found award-winning success in Canada with seats 84 inside with 18 seats on the patio. The interimultiple locations. or includes an open kitchen concept and full service “We care about where the food comes from and what bar that will serve hand-crafted cocktails, local beer happens to it before it hits the table,” said Martina. and Frizzante on tap. Venetian plaster walls line one side of the restaurant interior with wood beams The eclectic menu at OEB takes guests on a culithroughout and a Terrazzo bar as a focal piece. The nary experience. Guests can sink their teeth into ambiance inside is contemporary and clean with items like the Holy Crab Eggs Benny made wild colors of light blue and yellow adorning the walls. blue crab, fresh dill, Dijon mustard on a butter croissant served with duck fat fried herb potatoes. Classically trained, Martina has cultivated a Or the Nutella® French Toast served on Brioche culture that prioritizes connection and genuine with hazelnut gianduja, torched marshmallows and food integrity while supporting local vendors and cocoa. The ingredients chosen for each dish sum farmers that care about quality, detail and ethics. up Martina’s and OEB’s mission – to democratize Martina spent his childhood in Italy, where he was fine cuisine by elevating the breakfast experience. exposed to fresh, rich ingredients at local markets on a daily basis. This helped feed his passion for For more information visit www.eatoeb.com or good, honest food. With his culinary foundation like them on Facebook at @oebbreakfastco or on built in Europe, Martina moved to Canada in 1992. Instagram at @oeb_breakfast.

THE SCOTTSDALE BOND PASSED… NOW WHAT?

By Scott Gaertner

AS OF THE WRITING OF THIS BLURB - TWO WEEKS AFTER THE SCOTTSDALE BOND ELECTION - THERE STILL ARE NO OFFICIAL RESULTS TO THE BOND VOTE, BUT THE SCOTTSDALEAZ.GOV/ELECTIONS WEBSITE SHOWS THAT THE IN THE UNOFFICIAL RESULTS. Assuming the recorder's office can work their way through boxes of hanging chads (note the clever reference to the 2000 presidential election), what are the next steps?

EXPECT DELAYS

The passing brings up loads of complicated decisions on how the city will spend this windfall of cash. Without our collective voices, the Scottsdale North community should expect that the monies will be allocated towards pressing and important issues in central and south Scottsdale. Remember the adage, “Out of Sight, Out of Mind." Most of our city leaders do not live in our community and were very surprised at how far we are from city center when they

BOND PASSED OVERWHELMINGLY drove up for the recent open meeting pertaining to the bond issue. If we want to be included in the allocation of these funds, then we need to take part in what is happening and change the conversation from “out of sight, out of mind” to "the squeaky wheel gets the oil."

WANT A DOG PARK?

For those not in attendance at the meetings, the city made it clear that they were open to ideas on what to include in the park. But they were equally clear that while they thought Pickleball was a great fit and very doable, the dog park was not so much. They were concerned about whether there was enough room and about the maintenance costs of a dog park. If you like the idea of a dog park, you should be prepared to mobilize and engage. Stay tuned here too…

ANOTHER PARK THOUGHT

There was a recent Marketwatch article detailing how the main Scottsdale North zip code was the top zip code in

the US for Baby Boomers. It said that one in three residents was a baby boomer in 85266. If that is true, shouldn’t this park favor that age group? There is a new trend in park equipment being built to be used by the young and the older (not the young and the old because baby boomers are not old!) Lastly, in keeping with the front-page article in this paper on Connecting Scottsdale North, what about choosing the name Scottsdale North Park for this wonderful new amenity. It will be the only park in the area and people ought to be able to know where it is!

SIP SIP HOORAY! DESERT RIDGE MARKETPLACE NOW OFFERS SIP & STROLL HOURS ARIZONA AND VESTAR, THE OWNER OF DES- islature. The bill was sponsored by State Representa- allowing the owner or manager of a regional shopERT RIDGE MARKETPLACE IN NORTH PHOENIX tive Jeff Weninger and signed into law by Governor ping center to designate one restaurant or bar with a AS WELL AS TEMPE MARKETPLACE IN TEMPE Doug Ducey several months ago. Larcher added that liquor license to apply for the extended service. So AND A MULTITUDE OF OTHER LIFESTYLE CEN- this program will help keep shopping centers relevant that the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and TERS AROUND NOT ONLY ARIZONA BUT THE for people, saying, “Malls need to be destinations, and Control can easily track compliances or potential WEST, HAVE MADE HISTORY BY CHANGING food, beverages, entertainment and art are all part of issues, only one restaurant or bar per mall can offer LEGISLATION TO ALLOW SHOPPERS THE FIRST that.” He notes that since malls such as Desert Ridge the extended service. The legislation allows patrons EVER “SIP AND STROLL” OPPORTUNITY IN THE Marketplace have been allowed to serve alcohol in en- to “consume spiritous liquor throughout a designated STATE. closed areas for special events, he suggested making it pedestrian area,” according to the legislation, which a permanent situation. was sponsored by Rep. Jeff Weninger (R-Chandler) The Vestar owners had the idea for this concept and and passed both legislative chambers by an overtook it to legislature, which recently passed a bill The law allows certain retail properties that qualify whelming majority. The new law allows up to 10 allowing shoppers ages 21 and older the opportunity to grant one of its existing bars or restaurants permis- malls to apply for the extended service. Only larger to purchase beer, wine or cocktails from pop-up bars sion to serve alcohol outside of its establishment to shopping centers with at least 400,000 square feet of located at The District Stage and the Barnes & Noble a customer who then may stroll the grounds with an retail space — the ones with more extensive pedesCourtyard, and stroll throughout the center with the alcoholic beverage in hand. The plan, including se- trian areas — are eligible. beverage in hand. Construction is currently underway curity, must first be approved by the city in which the for a permanent bar/kiosk called the Copper Cantina shopping center is located in, then by Director John While the experience was previously banned in many and will be operated by Copper Blues Live. Cocca of the Arizona Department of Liquor. The City states, Larcher predicts common-area liquor sales of Phoenix and Director Cocca have approved the could spread to other states based on Arizona’s experiCopper Cantina is scheduled to open in January and Desert Ridge Marketplace plan. ence and due to the fact that bringing in another elewill offer extended operating hours. Current hours ment of entertainment and enjoyment will continue to for the sip and stroll are Fridays and Saturdays from Desert Ridge Marketplace will be the first shopping keep up the demand for shopping malls, particularly 4:00 p.m. to 12 midnight (with last call at 11:30 p.m.) center in the state to provide this new shopping expe- since online shopping has become the preferred way and Sunday from noon to 8:00 p.m. (with last call at rience along with Vestar’s Tempe Marketplace, which to shop for many. 7:30 p.m.). Through the end of December, to promote is also in the process of seeking approvals to offer the the Sip and Stroll, guests will receive 10 percent off same amenity. As we head into the season of shopping and celebratwo rides to or from Desert Ridge Marketplace when tion, it seems there is no better time to roll out this using promo code SIPANDSTROLL with rideshare Copper Blues Live will be the only location at Desert new concept, especially since in addition to Sip and company Lyft. Ridge Marketplace where customers can purchase Stroll, Desert Ridge Marketplace offers fun holiday alcohol and then stroll outdoors with the drink while events including nightly snowfall at 7:00 p.m. and To purchase alcoholic beverages, guests must pres- enjoying movies, concerts, and various outdoor 8:00 p.m. as well as holiday shows featuring local ent a valid driver’s license and be 21 years of age or amenities. The popular restaurant, comedy spot and community groups all season long. Check the website older. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted outside entertainment venue says they expect this change in at www.shopdesertridge.com for updates, as well as of designated areas within The District. Once their age the law will help business across the center. amendments to Sip and Stroll hours, and more. has been verified, customers will be given wrist bands state officials including the Arizona Department of Lito verify their eligibility and will be served in spe- “We appreciate Vestar’s cial plastic cups. Extra security is set to be provided, leadership to help make and patrons may enjoy their beverages in designated this change possible. We areas only — they are not allowed to take their drinks think it will be great not offsite or even into the parking lot. only for our business but the eligible shopping cenWhile its centers continue to thrive in the ‘Age of ters seeking to innovate Amazon’, Vestar has understood that energizing with new and different properties is key to their ongoing success; and that’s ways to bring people and just how the idea to permit shoppers to stroll outdoors keep them at their properwith a cocktail, beer or wine in hand came about. ties,” said Eric Bachkoff, While permitted in certain gaming areas like Las Partner of Copper Blues Vegas, the concept has been banned in Arizona and Live. Vestar has long almost every state, until now. “You can get a drink been known as a pioneer at a movie theater and walk around resorts and golf in new retail experiences courses with a cocktail, so why not retail centers?” from the design of the asked Vestar President David Larcher. centers themselves, to the Larcher said the company did its homework, talked to events a year on-site. programming of up to 300 quor, and eventually landed a bill dealing with liquor The HB 2281 calls for a laws during the past session of the Arizona State Leg- three-year pilot program

PLANNING BEGINS ON TOWN OF CAREFREE VETERANS MEMORIAL

HONORING AND APPRECIATING THE SELFLESS SERVICE OF OUR NATION’S VETERANS HAS BEEN OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE IN THE TOWN OF CAREFREE FOR MANY YEARS. In 2019, the Town celebrated its 11th Annual Veterans Day Honor in November, and the first of what will become an annual Memorial Day Tribute in the Cave Creek Cemetery commenced this past May. In keeping with these annual traditions, a group of area veterans has initiated the creation and development of a Veterans Memorial within the Carefree Desert Gardens as a place of remembrance and reflection for the community.

“The Town of Carefree has for several years been in search of a project that will allow us to perpetually honor our local veterans” stated Vice Mayor John Crane. “This project will permit us to pay homage to the many veterans from all branches of service who live and work in Carefree and neighboring communities.” A development group will address all aspects of this important project, from implementing the design, developing architectural and engineering drawings of the selected Memorial, identifying an appropriate site, fund raising and working with contractors to build the piece. The working timeline is to have the project completed by Memorial Day, 2020, and to dedicate it during the Town’s Memorial Day Tribute on Monday, May 25.

The property where the Memorial will sit is within the Carefree Desert Gardens. A site in the western half of the Gardens has already been identified and approved by the group, and the Town of Carefree donated the land for this purpose.

Leading the charge is U.S. Army veteran and Carefree resident Mike Ferrell, joined by U.S. Marine Corps veteran and VETSBuilt Contracting owner Bob Jenkins, along with U.S. Air Force veteran and Cave Creek American Legion Post 34 member Pratt Ashworth. U.S. Navy veteran, Carefree resident and recent inductee to the Arizona Veteran Hall of Fame, Mike Wold rounds out the planning team. Also working on the project is landscape architect Joe Henkemeyer from New West Design, who is donating his time and expertise to

assist in the creation of the memorial. In the coming weeks, additional details will be shared regarding the planning schedule, as well as how to volunteer for and/or contribute funding for this important tribute.

For more information about the Memorial and planning, please contact the Town of Carefree at 480-488-3686.

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