Mcdowell Mountain News - April 20, 2018

April 20, 2018

Chaparral team members Theo Altneu and Amanda Sharkey at the Arizona West Regional robotics tournament

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Diamondbacks player Chris Owings ready for better season

Fire Station 603 slated for relocation and safety upgrades

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

By Eric Newman

In the off-season, Owings likes to hike and golf in the Valley. (Photos by Sarah Sachs/Arizona Diamondbacks)

Arizona Diamondbacks utility player Chris Owings had a powerful start to the 2017 season.

With the game versus the San Francisco Giants tied at 5-5 in the bottom of the ninth on Opening Day, Owings slugged a single to bring in Daniel Descalso and win the game.

That kicked off what could have been his best season yet. In late July, though, he was hit by a pitch in the second inning of a game against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Now, after two surgeries on a broken

Owings...continued on page 6

The current Fire Station 603 doesn’t provide the best coverage for its area. (Photos by Melissa Fossum)

Fire Station 603 is on the move.

The City of Scottsdale recently purchased 1.5 acres of land on the corner of Hayden and Indian Bend roads to build a new location for Fire Station 603. Construction is expected to begin in the fall.

Voters approved the relocation in November 2015 as part of the bond election, since the current Fire Station 603 location on McDonald Drive does not provide the best possible coverage for the original areas it was designed to serve, which includes much of

Station...continued on page 7

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From Shakespeare plays and pottery classes to tours and a speaker’s series, events and attractions are ramping up at Taliesin West, the winter home of famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright and site of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and School of Architecture.

Established in 1937, the 620-acre complex has long been considered a draw for fans of architecture and desert ecology, mostly from out of town. For locals, there has been the perception that once you’ve visited Taliesin West and taken a tour, there’s nothing more to see and no reason to go back regularly.

The team at Taliesin West would like to change that perception. Sure, a variety of tours are available, including the popular “Insights Tour” ($34$36) that takes visitors on a 1.5-hour journey through Wright’s private living quarters, as well as the garden room, music pavilions and cabaret theater; the “Desert Shelter” tour ($45) that gives guests a glimpse of the studentbuilt shelters and residences dotting the desert; and a “Night Lights Tour” ($40, reservations required) that takes place under starry skies and includes a fire-breathing dragon sculpture.

There’s also a tour of Wright’s private

art collection and a guided garden walk. But there’s so much more happening on the property, said Jeff Goodman, director of marketing and communications at Taliesin West.

“This is one of the most important architectural sites in the world, and it’s right here in Scottsdale,” Goodman said. “We want people in Arizona to know it’s here, to come here, and to be proud of it.”

There are two theaters on the property, a music pavilion and a cabaret, and each space hosts various events. The newest is the “Taliesin Next” speaker series, which launched in March and continues through early May (see sidebar). The series features experts speaking on a range of topics, from sustainability and Wright’s interchange with Japan to the importance of historic houses and the petroglyphs of Paradise Valley.

“As we embrace the rich history of innovation and social good at Taliesin and Taliesin West, we also explore what this can mean for our future,” said Stuart Graff, president and CEO of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation.

“With Taliesin Next, we’re inviting the community into this conversation about how to live better. With this array of discussions hosted by both

The music pavilion at Taliesin West. (Photo courtesy J. Lauren PR)

the school and the foundation, we’re thrilled to welcome the community to Taliesen West, Wright’s desert laboratory for engaging, forwardlooking dialogue.”

In addition to the speaker series, Taliesin West also hosts performances, including some special engagements

by Southwest Shakespeare Company, musical performances by string and chamber ensembles, and classes on everything from architecture to photography. “Even if you don’t care about Frank Lloyd Wright and you come here for a play or a class, you’re going to care about Frank Lloyd Wright when you leave,” Goodman said.

Events and classes fit with the hands-on, in-the-moment approach guides take to the tours. Guests are encouraged to actually use the rooms – to walk across the floors, sit in the chairs and look out the windows to see Wright’s brilliantly designed panoramic views of the surrounding desert, particularly the McDowell Mountains, which are fantastically framed throughout the property.

“The cost of letting people sit on the furniture and walk on the carpet is that things need to be replaced,” Goodman said. But it’s worth it, he added.

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IF YOU GO What: Taliesin West Where: 12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale Info: 480-627-5340, franklloydwright.com/taliesinwest The draft room in the School of Architecture at Taliesin West. (Photo by Niki D’Andrea)

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museum; we want it to be a living site,” Goodman said. “We don’t want to keep this place to ourselves. We want to share it with the community.”

Events at Taliesin West Taliesin Next speaker series “AZ H2O + Art” with speaker Jim Ballinger, 6:30 p.m. April 24, free (registration required); “The Storytellers Project” with hosts Megan Finnerty and Catherine Reagor, 6:30 p.m. April 25, $10$12; “Documenting Wright” with speaker Jeff Goodman, 6:30 p.m.

May 2, $15. Visit franklloydwright. org/taliesinnext for more information.

Bury the Hatchet Southwest Shakespeare Company presents this new and modern take on the story of the Lizzie Borden axe murders, complete with a bluegrass music soundtrack. Various times, April 27 through May 6. $35 general admission. Visit swshakespeare. org for more information.

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Owings...continued from page 1 finger, Owings is preparing for a better season, which started March 29 at Chase Field. “I had to have another surgery on the finger in November,” said an optimistic Owings, during an interview over loud rap music in the Salt River Fields clubhouse. “I had a slow off-season, but I’m healthy now for Spring Training and excited to get going.”

Owings and his wife, Brittany, have called Scottsdale home since 2014.

“My wife and I, in the off-season, go hiking – usually Camelback or Squaw (Piestewa) Peak – or we golf around here,” he said.

The couple primarily enjoys the area restaurants, especially Old Town’s Café Monarch, named one of America’s Top 100 restaurants.

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neighbor. It’s been awesome getting to know him. He has a new restaurant across the street now. It’s just as beautiful. It’s a nice night out and it’s relaxing.”

The 2018 season is Owings’ fifth.

In 2014, he was named the starting shortstop over Didi Gregorius.

Owings made his mark on the league, earning National League Rookie of the Month for April 2014. Two months later, he injured his left shoulder and had reparative surgery.

The 26-year-old utility player is joined in the D-backs organization by his younger brother, Connor, who was drafted in 2016. Connor had a kidney transplant, with an organ donated by their mother, on February 28. The younger Owings suffers from focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, which affects more than 5,000 people in the United States each year. Former NBA players Alonzo Mourning and Sean Elliott suffer from the condition.

Chris Owings’ talents extend beyond the field. Armed with a deft sense of humor, he has been dubbed the Diamondbacks’ in-house T-shirt designer. It was his idea to produce a Randall Delgado shirt that makes fun of his diet: The T-shirt features the reliever in uniform, surrounded by pictures of celery, broccoli and fruit, with the words “Mr. Organic” over it.

Owings was the man behind the David Peralta “Freight Train” shirt as well. “I started out in 2015, making a T-shirt for our batboy,” he said. “That was something fun to do. There was an article in the paper about him. His nickname was Batman because he had a beard. I came up with a Batman-themed shirt. I get ideas from other guys, too.

It’s something fun. It brings the team closer together. I admit I need input from everybody else.”

As for his 2018 ideas?

“We’ll wait and see when the season gets going – and if I get any good ideas from the team.”

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iPhone 8 on us Unlike the old station 603 (pictured), the new station will be a state-of-the-art facility.

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“We’re working through design and development plans right now.

We’re working on 90 percent plans, or almost ready to go to bid. We’re pretty much there,” said Annette Grove, the project’s senior manager.

“We’ve had public meetings and we’ve incorporated some of those comments, but we’re just about ready to start building.”

Assistant Fire Chief Ryan Freeburg said that with the expansion Scottsdale has seen in recent years, there are about four square-miles in the city that firefighters cannot easily reach within four minutes, should a fire occur.

“Based on our guiding documents and medical necessity, four minutes is when tissue begins to die, and when there is fire in a structure, the buildings begin to fail,” he said. “So, that’s the gold standard, is to get there and start to get things to return to more normal in that time.”

Besides just being in a better location, the new station 603 will have improved facilities. Grove says improve-

ments will include three station bays and several other amenities for the four staff on-site at any time of the day.

“We’ve got a day room, a kitchen, a turnout room where they keep all their equipment and lockers, even some bunk rooms for the staff. It’s all pretty standard and state-of-the-art for fire stations,” she said.

Freeburg said Fire Station 603 is not up to optimal safety standards, and lacks the amount of safe, clean space several other stations in the city have.

In the design process, he says one focus was the inclusion of new areas that not only protect the firefighters, but everybody involved in a fire situation.

“The old station does not have the decontamination areas that you’d think would be in a modern fire station. We don’t have the area to keep our personal equipment to keep out of the carcinogens that come off in a bay,” he said. “In addition, the department requested to the city to go into stations that don’t have those items as a retrofit into our current stations to meet the standards.”

Grove said construction for the project is set to begin in the fall, and should take anywhere between nine months to a year to complete and should cause little disturbance to the surrounding area.

“There will be minimum traffic delays for construction activity on Indian Bend because we’ve got to tie in the water line and sewer, and we’ve got to get gas and power,” she said.

“But the physical site is pretty much a dirt lot, so it should be clean and ready to go.”

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Etiquette expert to conduct workshop for Scottsdale teens

By Alexandra Whitten Do you know which fork to use for a salad? Or whether or not to send a thank you card or email? What about if you should say “no problem” instead of “you’re welcome?” Knowing basic manners and etiquette are important for young adults entering the professional world. Nowadays, most don’t know proper etiquette when it comes to small talk, job interviews and dining. SueAnn Brown, founder of It’s All About Etiquette, helps not only teens, but also people of all ages and professional backgrounds brush up on their social skills and handshakes. And on May 19 and 20, she’ll bring her etiquette expertise to Scottsdale for some workshops with teens.

Brown started her career in the fashion industry in merchandising and design after graduating from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in California with a degree in business administration. She became a licensed esthetician, and taught classes on makeup application and skin care to corporate offices and modeling agencies. She then spent eight years as a corporate trainer, working with executives and business associates and helping them with executive writing and decorating.

Brown felt etiquette training was a natural move for her. As a child, her mother frequently held social events where Brown had to greet guests, participate in formal dinners and hold conversations. Brown was also inspired to go into etiquette training after seeing today’s youth and their behavior.

“I was inspired by what I was seeing out in today’s world,” Brown said.

“When I would go out to eat dinner, people are on their cell phones.”

The lack of etiquette was especially clear with teenagers, as Brown saw that many of them don’t know how to hold small conversations, or even shake hands. Brown founded her company with a desire to make a difference and help them learn proper manners.

In her etiquette workshop for 13- to 18 year-olds, held May 19 and 20 from 1 to 4 p.m., Brown teaches teens many useful manners and etiquette tips for entering the professional world. The workshop goes over college and job interviews, handshakes, eye contact,

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SueAnn Brown, founder of It’s All About Etiquette, will conduct a workshop on May 19 and 20. (Photo courtesy Lila Rose Baltman Public Relations)

body language, small talk, speaking with tone and clarity, leadership skills, how to make a positive first impression, social media and technology etiquette.

“Most kids have a weak handshake; you should be smiling and have eye contact,” Brown said. “A lot of kids come into my class, their shoulders shrugged and they just don’t feel comfortable with themselves. The most prominent difficulty for teens is, their confidence levels are really low.”

Brown enjoys teaching her interactive workshops to teens; she loves making a difference in their professional and personal lives. She especially finds her courses important when it comes to college and job interviews, as she teaches teens how to prepare with dining etiquette, follow-up calls, and writing thank you notes.

“If they can be the one that can shine through everybody else, that’s the most important thing because then they get noticed,” Brown said. “If they can get it down before they really have to hit the pavement and really go, it’s so much easier for them.”

The Etiquette Workshop for Teens takes place May 19 and 20, from 1 to 4 p.m. at St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church, 10755 N. 124th Street, Scottsdale. Cost is $285 per teen, and includes snacks, etiquette certificate, and an etiquette reference book. Call 480-510-6346 or visit itsallaboutetiquette.com for more information and to register.

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SUSD robots roll on to Houston World Championship

By Nancy Norman, SUSD

Chaparral’s robot, 3019, in action. (Photo by Melissa Fossum)

In early January, the five Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) high school robotics teams received their competition assignment for 2018: Design, build and operate a robot that can transport covered-up milk crates, lift them to a five-foot-high seesaw platform, then suspend itself from the seesaw structure.

No problem! The daunting task was just another puzzle to be solved by the SUSD robotics students, who threw themselves into action, measuring, drilling, wiring and testing their creations, given colorful names such as “Sir Brewster” and “Carcinus.”

After warm-up regional competition in Flagstaff, at which Desert Mountain’s Wolfpack team won the vaunted Chairman’s Award and qualified for national competition, all five teams – Arcadia, Chaparral, Coronado, Desert Mountain and Saguaro – descended on Grand Canyon University’s basketball court on April 7 with district pride and more world championship competition bids hanging in the balance. The results were outstanding.

Saguaro and Chaparral high schools both secured wild cards during the twoday competition, working with Phoenix’s Mountain Pointe High School in a Sabercat-headed alliance that won the Arizona West Regional’s silver medal.

Both SUSD teams, plus Desert Mountain, are in Houston, Texas this week, competing in the FIRST® Championship, along with an estimated 15,000 other students and 700 teams.

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last year, Wolfpack coach Michelle Okun says interest in robotics at Desert Mountain has multiplied exponentially. “We have made it our mission to dig deep into our school’s population to appeal to students who would have not usually had an interest in robotics. We recruited athletes, artists, graphic designers, students interested in marketing and business, photographers and videographers.”

“Winning is not why we do this,” Okun continued. “Getting ready for our future is our goal. We learn skills from robotics that get us ready for the business world. You can’t find this in any other program.”

Named Arizona’s 2018 Robotics Teacher of the Year, Okun says funding is always a challenge, especially when the cost of sending a team to the out-of-state, season-ending championship tops $20,000.

Principal Lisa Hirsch says Desert Mountain is extremely proud of its robotics team. “They meet every day and on weekends. With our winning combination of the state’s Robotics Teacher of the Year, the hard work of our volunteers and our amazing students, I expect they will once again leave a great name for Desert Mountain on the national stage.”

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The story behind the Scottsdale city seal ling city. Pennington succeeded. Her design for the city seal projected a sense of optimism and confidence while also matching the Western theme established by the first city councils.

The design has become a classic. For decades, the seal, featuring a cowboy and bronco at the center, has served double duty as both seal and sole emblem on the city flag.

While the city flag is getting a needed redesign, Pennington’s iconic seal is staying put. The photos below tell some of the backstory of this valued city symbol.

After Scottsdale incorporated in 1951, Malcolm White, the city’s first mayor, asked local artist Gene Pennington to create a city seal for “The West’s Most Western Town.” Pennington, in her 20s at the time, was a native of Scottsdale and a gifted artist. Her handcrafted clothing designs could be found at her store, Gene of the Desert, on First Street and Brown Avenue. Though seemingly a simple task, the job assigned to Pennington was actually momentous: Her design would appear on thousands of documents, banners, and signs connected with the fledg-

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1. Pennington’s father, E.E. Brown, operated the DC Ranch north of town. This 1918 photo of seasonal cattle branding on the DC Ranch provides a glimpse of the scenes the artist might have encountered growing up. (Photo courtesy Scottsdale Historical Society). 2. Gene Pennington holds a plaque honoring her lasting design. (Photo courtesy Scottsdale Historical Society). 3. There is a legend that Pennington’s model for the bucking bronco on the seal was Harvey Noriega (pictured), the foreman of her father’s DC Ranch. (Photo courtesy Scottsdale Historical Society). 4. This undated photo captures Pennington as a child in Scottsdale (left) with her brothers, E.E. and Alvin. (Photo courtesy Scottsdale Historical Society). 5. In 1988, the city decided to update Gene Pennington’s original city seal design. In this photo, Scottsdale employees Ellen Hunt (left) and Rick Forgus (right) work on the new design. (Photo courtesy Scottsdale Public Library).

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By Matthew McClure Scottsdale Stadium, the San Francisco Giants Spring Training facility and host to other developmental leagues, is set to go under a major renovation.

Scottsdale City Council is now accepting requests for proposals in the design phase of the remodeling process.

City council recently approved $5 million for the design/build process to begin. That process will review areas within the master plan, which calls for improved seating and shade at the stadium, additional viewing areas, and expansions to the clubhouse, player training areas and special event spaces.

Bill Murphy, Scottsdale’s Director of Community Services, mentioned some of the potential renovations for an improved fan experience. “The shading is really throughout the stadium, so one of the things we are looking at is, in the right field area there is YOUR that area that isSCOTTSDALE used by the Scottsdale Charros,” REAL Murphy said. “Each spring ESTATE they add some additional shading in PROFFESSIONALS that area.

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cussed in the master plan is that the temporary shade that they put up each spring… would have some permanency.”

Scottsdale Stadium opened on its current site in 1956. The stadium was completely rebuilt in 1992 and was last renovated in 2005. It can seat up to 12,000 people for baseball.

“We don’t really anticipate adding more seats,” Murphy said. “I’d say if anything it would be less than about 500 seats total if we put some seats in there. Some of this may be on some bleachers. We may add a plastic-seated seat for you individually that would be on top of the aluminum bench.

There’s a little bit that might be adjusted up in the press box area. That would be seating that you could be inside as well as outside. Minimal at the most.”

The proposed renovations seek to take advantage of the stadium’s location in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale. Not only will the proposals improve upon the stadium’s position as

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a premier Spring Training venue, but they will also add features that will make it a year-round, multi-use event center.

“The clubhouse will be a multi-use facility throughout the year for business meetings, retreats, maybe even potentially some banquets,” Murphy said. “We’re looking at opening up broader areas of the stadium that would give us an opportunity to bring in some other events. We still do some things out there. We do a beer and brats festival, things like that we already currently do. So not only on the field but on the concourse and building area, we really think there is some flexibility there for us to do a lot of different things.”

Final construction costs are unknown, but are estimated to be between $40-$60 million. The $5 million design cost will be paid for through the city’s Tourism Development Fund, which receives money from Scottsdale’s hotel bed tax. The fund may be one of several sources to help fund future construction costs once final de-

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Scottsdale City Council will have to approve final construction contracts and funding prior to work commencing. In addition to the city’s contribution, facility partners who will be involved with the project and who will assist with financial support and sponsorships include the San Francisco Giants, Scottsdale Charros and concessionaires.

The city hopes to approve a contract with the design-build team in July, which would allow the first parts of construction to begin at the end of 2019 spring training. The renovations will be broken down over the course of multiple phases to allow Spring Training and Arizona Fall League baseball to continue at the stadium with minimal impact.

“We’re excited to take the conceptual master plans that we have and see what we come back with,” Murphy said. “Then we will try to see what we can knock out. We’re happily working with the Giants to make that happen.”

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McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park Concert Series Some of the best local bands come together to play weekly. Upcoming performances are: Diamond in the Rough (April 29); Rubicon (May 6); Rock Lobster (May 13) and Learning to Fly (May 20).

When: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Sundays Where: McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, 7301 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale Cost: Free; train and carousel tickets are $2, kids younger than 2 ride free Info: therailroadpark.com financially speaking

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Be sure to bring blankets or chairs, or simply park the car and enjoy.

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When: 10 a.m. to noon Friday, May 4 Where: AZ Air Time, 13802 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 145, Scottsdale Cost: $6 per hour per child Info: 480-427-2000, azairtime.com

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April Pool’s Day Get ready for summer safety at April Pool’s Day, Scottsdale’s free annual water safety awareness event. It features a mock rescue scenario with the Scottsdale Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services, interactive booths, games and drowning prevention awareness.

When: 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 29 Where: Eldorado Aquatic Center, 2301 N. Miller Road, Scottsdale Cost: Free Info: 480-312-0206

Free Movies in the Desert: The Little Mermaid Come see The Little Mermaid on the outdoor patio at OdySea Aquarium.

Revisit this Disney classic about a mermaid princess who dreams of a love – and a world – that’s something more.

Arrive early for themed photo ops, dance performances and giveaways.

When: 5 p.m. Saturday, May 12 Where: OdySea in the Desert, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale Cost: Free Info: odyseainthedesert.com

Camp Hubbard Open House Families are invited to visit. The camp offers one-week sessions for campers ages 4 1/2 to 16. Kids will learn basketball, volleyball, soccer, baseball, archery and swimming. There’s also a teenage leadership camp for ages 13 to 16.

When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, May 6 (open house) Where: Camp Hubbard at Thunderbird Academy, 7410 E. Sutton Drive, Scottsdale Cost: $175 to $240 per week Info: 602-971-4044, hubbardsports. com

Storytime for Tots Tots ages 2 to 5 can visit the birthday room to partake in storytime, which includes stories and crafts featuring butterflies and caterpillars.

When: 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, May 9 and May 23 Where: Butterfly Wonderland, 9500 E. Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale Cost: $15.95 (children) to $25.95 (adults); storytime free with paid admission Info: butterflywonderland.com

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When: Various times Monday, May 14, and Tuesday, May 15 Where: Butterfly Wonderland, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale Cost: $10, students; $15, adults Info: 480-800-3000, ext. 206

Italian Film Festival for Children A selection of short animated and liveaction films for children ages 6 to 12, in collaboration with the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia – Animazione.

When: 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 27 Where: Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th Street, Scottsdale Cost: Call for cost Info: 480-312-7323

Dance Through the Ages: A Celebration of Joy This two-hour family-friendly performance showcases more than 100 adult and youth performers in dance, music and musical theater. The history of dance as a unifying cultural experience will include the genres of African, Indian, ballet, flamenco, tango de passion, bachata, musical theater, tap, jazz, hip-hop and contemporary.

When: 4 p.m. Sunday, April 29 Where: Cactus Shadows Fine Art Center, 33606 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale Cost: $15, online; $25, at the door; free for children 10 and younger Info: 480-625-3900, dancefusionaz. com

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When a restaurant has been around for 20 years, you know there has to be a good story behind it. Flo’s is no exception.

A Hong Kong native, Florence “Flo” Chan has been in the restaurant business since college. “I’ve always worked in a restaurant,” Chan said.

“I loved the restaurant business.

Especially after I met Dustin and he loved the restaurant business, too.

Then we went for this adventure.”

“Dustin” is Dustin Wallace, her husband, with whom she opened her

first restaurant in 1997. It has since blossomed into a three-location operation. The original restaurant, Flo’s McDowell Mountain, opened doors at 15027 N. Thompson Peak Parkway in Scottsdale. Two years later, Flo’s Promenade followed, opening a second Scottsdale location at 16495 N. Scottsdale Road. The latest expansion, Flo’s Tempe, opened in 2015 at 788 E. Baseline Road in Tempe. The dishes are affordable, too. Soups range from $6.50 (egg drop) to $11.95 (pho beef noodle), while entrees cost about

To celebrate 20 years in business, Flo’s will be serving special menu items throughout the year. (Photos special to Nearby News)

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Wallace runs the business side of Flo’s. He is incredibly proud of Chan and her passion for the food and the customers who have been supporting her. “I just want to say thank you to the community who helped and supported us for the last 20 years,” Chan said. “I love selling Asian food to our neighborhood again and again. Daughters, sons and grandkids. I see three generations sometimes. I appreciate it all.”

To thank the community, Chan and her chef, Danny Lee, are creating new recipes Florence “Flo” Chan that are being released periodically customers, while still sticking with through the year on a special menu. Chinese culture and Southeast Asian “It will become a different new short influences.

“I enjoy and introduce Chinese menu or specialty with four or five culture to our customers,” Chan said. different items,” Chan said.

“A little bit of everything – Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Japan and China. For American customers, it’s a little bit of a different taste.”

Chan said her customers enjoy the spicier dishes, but there’s something for everyone. She loves when families bring their kids in to enjoy the meal together. She is excited to share the specialty menu with her customers at all three Flo’s locations in the Valley. Of the upcoming dishes, Chan enjoys the “chicken lettuce cups that represent spring time. Especially for Chinese New Year.”

Lo mein The specialty menu will be changing all year Chan met Lee in a restaurant, and long and Flo’s is humbled to share he is equally as enthusiastic. “We were this momentous occasion celebrating in the Chinese restaurant together 20 years with their loyal patrons and and that’s how I met him,” Chan said. community. “They all say, ‘Congratu“And he just came from Vietnam at lations and two thumbs up,’” Chan that time, so he hadn’t spoken English. said.

I helped him out a little bit. He learned a lot and then he became the most Flo’s fantastic chef.”

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Pita Jungle has eight new items on its seasonal menu that will be available throughout May. (Bottom left) Red quinoa-taboule salad with avocado hummus.

By Nearby News Staff Arizona-based Pita Jungle, which has 20 locations throughout the state, including four in Scottsdale, launched their new seasonal menu in midMarch. The menu includes eight new items ranging from appetizers to desserts.

The new appetizers are avocado hummus (garbanzo beans, avocado, tahini, fresh garlic, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, jalapeño and blue corn chips) and beluga lentil soup (beluga lentils, onions, celery, fresh parsley, fresh lemon, turmeric and pita chips).

Entrees fresh for spring are curried spinach potato salad (red potatoes, baby spinach, Roma tomatoes, housemade curry sauce, feta and Swiss cheese, and dried herbs on gluten-free pizza crust); a Philly steak lavash wrap (shaved beef cuts, roasted bell peppers, wood-fired onions, roasted mushrooms, mozzarella, Dijon remoulade, Mediterranean pickles, lavash bread

and garlic potatoes; available open-faced on gluten-free flatbread); shrimp tikka masala (shrimp, ginger, house-made tikka masala sauce; organic brown rice and fresh mint; also available with tofu); and red quinoataboule salad with avocado hummus (organic red quinoa, taboule, cucumbers, Roma tomatoes, garbanzo confit, roasted bell peppers and pita or blue corn chips).

For dessert, Pita Jungle’s spring menu offers seasonal gelato and a gluten-free chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream.

Pita Jungle’s seasonal menu arrives just in time for “Mediterranean Diet Month” in May. For more information, visit pitajungle.com.

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Remove from oven, add toppings and return to oven for 7-8 minutes or until cheese has melted and toppings are cooked.

Jan's zucchini crust pizza toppings - 1/2 to 2/3 cup pizza sauce (I prefer Trader Joe’s Pizza Sauce) - 1 cup shredded mozzarella - 1 16 oz. package fresh white mushrooms, sliced - 2 tablespoons butter - 1/2 large red or sweet yellow onion - 1 pint cherry tomatoes - 1 teaspoon brown sugar - Thin slices of prosciutto, optional - Fresh basil for garnish, rough chopped Directions: Spoon pizza sauce over cooked zucchini crust pizza.

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I Never Sang for My Father may be the most famous play you’ve never heard of. But now, thanks to an independent group of Scottsdale theater professionals you’ve also probably never heard of, you’re hearing about it.

The classic drama is being produced by Theatre Artists Studio, a collective of actors, directors, designers and playwrights whose selfproclaimed mission is to produce plays that might otherwise escape the public’s attention.

“We’re a memberdriven organization that works on our craft in a collaborative way. It’s also part of our goal to (Left to right) Charles Sowder as “Tom,” Judy Lebeau as “Margaret,” and Tom Koelbel as “Gene” in I Never present plays that are not Sang for My Father. (Photo by Mark Gluckman) part of the mainstream,” “Here is a father who is distant and said Steven Fajardo, the production’s round of local productions circa 1970.

“Each year we go through a selection over-achieving, and a mother who’s director.

I Never Sang for My Father was once process where we determine which trying to do the best she can. One very much a part of the mainstream. plays to produce the following season. character in the play has a dementiaIn 1968, when “well-made” plays were This was one of the plays submitted for related condition. Those things still still the ticket, and so-called “kitchen- consideration last year, and when we ring true,” Fajardo observed.

The cast features Theatre Artists sink” drama that pitted family member looked at it, we realized that it’s both a against family member thrived, classic in the theater community, and Studio members Tom Koelbel, Judy Robert Anderson’s play got an award- barely known to the general public,” Lebeau, Carol Gibson, Al Benneian, Patti Hurtado, William Mosely, and winning Broadway production that Fajardo said.

The problem may be the script’s David Heap, along with guest artist went on to become a motion picture starring the young Gene Hackman. old-fashioned language and approach. Charles Sowder.

As tastes changed, however, the play Playwright Anderson was called “the fell by the wayside. In an article about dramatist of loneliness” in his heyday IF YOU GO a 2004 revival of the piece, Variety of the 1950s and 1960s. I Never Sang What: I Never Sang for My Father called it “a hoary old play that doesn’t for My Father focuses on the troubled When: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and relationship of a son and his father, get much respect these days.”

Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, April 20 Fajardo would like to see that a situation that is still today, as ever, through May 13 relevant. But the details may seem change.

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This Cinco de Mayo, do Cinco de are plenty of shaded areas to walk around, while discovering festival elMario.

On one desert spring day, you can ements like the rosé wine garden or be a Saved by the Bell Look-alike Con- craft beer area. Scottsdale does such test winner, shop the mercado, cheer a fantastic job maintaining that park, your favorite in the Kentucky Derby, and we’re looking forward to activatquaff rosés and mint juleps and meet ing it with an event that feels fresh, inTV star, businessman and event im- clusive and festive.”

Lopez was quick to agree to the lopresario Mario Lopez and his family.

On Saturday, May 5, the two-time cation after hearing about it. “Rick sugEmmy winner and star of the ’90s sit- gested it, as Scottsdale is his backyard com Saved by the Bell visits Scottsdale and the home to his Taco Festival,” Loto celebrate the world’s first “Cinco de pez said. “I love Scottsdale and travel Mario,” his innovative cover of Cinco there quite often, so I thought it would de Mayo, which commemorates the be the perfect place to launch the event.”

Among the offerings is a mercado Mexican Army’s underdog victory over the French Empire at the Battle (marketplace), where people can shop for Mexican gourmet goods in a farmof Puebla on May 5, 1862.

“If you’re like me, you love to enjoy ers’ market-like setting with a handgood food and drinks with friends and made tortilla station, ceviche bar and family, and Cinco de Mario is the place salsa section, as well as arts and crafts.

For the Saved By The Bell Look-alike to do just that,” said Lopez, who played A.C. Slater on Saved by the Bell. “I have Contest, patrons are encouraged to imalways wanted to throw a party on an press A.C. Slater, that is Lopez, with epic scale that included all of my favor- costumes resembling beloved charite things. We are launching it in Scott- acters from the show. “Winners of sdale and then planning the second one the contest will receive tickets to screenings of Extra TV, at the end of the year in Los Angeles.”

TV Ellen, Besides Saved by the Bell, Lopez is Steve Harvey and other popular known for his hosting duties on Extra, shows,” Tyda said.

Those with ticket upgrades to a nationally syndicated daily entertainment show; iHeartMedia’s On with the Derby-themed Mansion VIP Mario Lopez and Countdown with Tent can enjoy the Kentucky DerMario Lopez, and Candy Crush, a tele- by with mint juleps, screenvised game show based on the online ing of the great race and a game. Lopez also does a boxing-fo- Churchill Downs vibe.

Rosé wines will be cused podcast, The 3 Knockdown Rule.

“We decided to put together a big featured at the Vino fiesta since Cinco de Mayo falls on Rosa Experience. A a Saturday this year, and it’s also the tasting pass costs $20 144th running of the Kentucky Derby, and provides eight and Rick Phillips, my partner, had be- samples. At the Hopcome friends with Mario, who wanted ping Around Experito throw a festival,” explained David ence tent, guests can Tyda, co-principal with Phillips of sample craft beers and Phoenix-based The Taco Group. play cornhole (also “The event will remind people that $20 for eight samples).

Scottsdale is the place to IF YOU GO be,” Tyda said. What: Cinco de Mario “Our location, When: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, S c o t t s d a l e May 5 Civic Center Where: Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza, is home Plaza, 3939 N. Drinkwater to marquee Boulevard, Scottsdale Cost: $20-$250 events like Info: cincodemario.com/tickets the Scottsdale Culinary Fes- Actor Mario Lopez hosts Cinco de Mario Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza on May 5. tival.

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Lopez is bringing friends with him.

Comedian Frankie Quinones will conduct a fun Cholofit Yoga class. His YouTube series Cholofit Workout has more than two million views.

Local musicians will perform throughout the day, culminating in a concert by The Sugarhill Gang, hosted by actor and taco shop owner Danny Trejo.

“Frankie and Danny are great friends of mine. I ran into them and told them about the event and before you knew it, they were on board,” Lopez said. “I am hoping that this casual and fun ‘joining in’ of my friends turns into a great thing for the event.”

At The Kids Zone, guests can visit a craft area and learn the art of making papel picado (ornate paper cut-outs).

The Lopez clan will be there. They star with him on YouTube’s The Lopez Family, featuring his wife, Courtney, their two children and two dogs.

“I am bringing my entire family to Scottsdale, but not the pets,” Lopez explained.

“However, Cinco de Mario is dogfriendly, so bring them, too.”

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As the son of Gregg Allman, Devon Allman understands the fans’ desire to hear his father’s music.

But when he and longtime friend Duane Betts play two shows at the Musical Instrument Museum on Sunday, May 27, don’t expect an evening full of hits.

“There’s a fine line between preserving something and capitalizing on something,” Allman said. “It would be in bad taste to come out and do two hours of Allman Brothers. We’re the sons. I think it’s appropriate to continue to do our thing and thrive and grow our careers.”

The set will mostly include their own material. Allman formed a sixpiece ensemble, The Devon Allman Project, while guitarist Betts, the son of Allman Brothers Band’s cofounding guitarist Dickey Betts, is pursuing his own career.

Betts will play a 35-minute set, and Allman will hit the stage for 80 to 90 minutes. The two will unite for a 40-minute encore.

Betts and Allman have wanted to tour together for many years, but the two found this was the right time.

“We’ve been friends for years,” said Allman, who played the MIM in 2016.

“We wanted to join forces for a while, but it just never seemed to be the right time. Now was the right time.

“I’ve been out there touring for 15plus years, and he’s been a sideman for 10 years. He’s been wanting to do his own record and front his own band. It

seemed like a good time to put the two together. The world has not seen an Allman and a Betts on stage together for a long time.”

The two will tour for most of the year. At the end of the summer, Allman is going to work on a new record and launch a record label in the fall. “I just always want to work,” Allman said.

“I want to bring music to the people, make people feel good, and continue to make records. The more you do it, and the more you stay out there, the more people pick up on it.”

Allman signed his first artist, his guitarist Jackson Stokes, who will release his album in the fall. Allman has his eye on a few other acts. His goal is to do something that major labels don’t have the time to do: nurture young artists.

“It’s a shame,” he said. “They used to.

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The Off-Road Expo features industry professionals, celebrities, stunt teams, racing demonstrations, displays, a proving ground, food and music.

When: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 21, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 22 Where: WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale Cost: $15-$19 Info: offroadexpo.com

The Art of Ice Cream Bike Crawl

LimeBike provides bikes for The Art of Ice Cream Bike Crawl, which begins outside The Art of Ice Cream Experience and moves along the streets of Old Town Scottsdale to a few local ice cream shops, where crawlers stop to enjoy a scoop of ice cream before pedaling on to the next stop.

When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 22 Where: The Art of Ice Cream Experience, 4224 N. Craftsman Court, Scottsdale Cost: $30, adults; $23, kids 12 and younger Info: artoficecreamexperience.com

Entertainment Extravaganza

Scottsdale Senior Services presents its signature variety show.

When: 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 25 Where: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second Street, Scottsdale Cost: Free with a canned food donation for Vista del Camino’s food bank Info: scottsdaleaz.gov, search for “talent show”

Scottsdale ArtWalk

Old Town Scottsdale hosts this feast for the senses featuring galleries, food and entertainment.

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Gordon Lightfoot

With 20 albums and five Grammy nominations, Gordon Lightfoot was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and honored for his role in the folk-pop sound of the 1960s and 1970s.

When: 8 p.m. Thursday, May 3 Where: Virginia G. Piper Theater, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second Street, Scottsdale Cost: $45-$95 Info: scottsdaleperformingarts.org

Patrick Sheridan

The tuba soloist performs a free show with the Scottsdale Concert Band for the season’s final show.

When: 3:30 p.m. Sunday, May 6 Where: Chaparral High School, 6935 E. Gold Dust Avenue, Scottsdale Cost: Free Info: scottsdaleconcertband.org

National Cutting Horse Association Nationals

This is a Western-style equestrian competition with horse and rider working as a team to demonstrate the horse’s ability to handle cattle.

When: Various times Sunday, May 6, to Friday, May 11 Where: WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale Cost: Free Info: nchacutting.com

Beatles vs. Stones: A Musical Showdown

Two of the greatest bands of all time face off in a high-energy musical showdown. The Fab Four, represented by tribute band Abbey Road, will engage in a barrage of hits against premier Rolling Stones tribute band, Satisfaction.

When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 10 Where: Virginia G. Piper Theater, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second Street, Scottsdale Cost: $35-$55 Info: scottsdalearts.org

Scottsdale Bacon and Beer Classic

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This Scottsdale festival is back with lawn games, music and loads of bacon and beer. Eaters can choose from 30plus bacon dishes crafted by local chefs, and then top it off with their choice of 100-plus beers. Test your brew expertise with a blind beer taste test or show off your appetite with the bacon-eating contest.

When: Saturday, May 12 Where: Scottsdale Stadium, 7408 E. Osborn Road, Scottsdale Cost: $55.55-$96.75 Info: 480-312-2586, baconandbeerclassic.com

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look, with walls covered in artistic graffiti. In addition to cycling, members at TruFusion can take classes in hot pilates, yoga, battle ropes, kettle bells and TRX, a suspension weight training system using rings and ropes.

It’s good to have choices. TruFusion even has healthful food options, thanks to an embedded café called The Rooster. Instead of just downing a Muscle Milk from a gym cooler, hungry exercisers can enjoy fresh fare like “Kettle Booty” Caprese with mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and chopped basil, or the “Find Your Edge” Chicken & Quinoa with roasted red and yellow peppers and fresh spinach. There’s also a poached salmon dish and a “Warrior” Meatballs dish on a bed of spaghetti squash.

A small retail section sits near the entrance, In the “Rock Room,” TruFusion members work with things stocked with a selection like battle ropes, kettle bells and the TRX suspension system. of workout clothes and a and lighting, sometimes according to smattering of gear like the club’s cool its purpose (for example, the room branded boxing gloves.

The first (and so far only) Scottused for hot yoga and pilates is kept nice and toasty, whereas the back- sdale outpost of the successful Las room with the battle ropes and TRX Vegas fitness franchise that’s spread system has more open circulation and nationwide, the TruFusion location brighter lights). All rooms have ample in East Thunderbird North has as its strip mall neighbors a Natural Gromirrors.

The room where “Tru Ryde” cycling cers store and Fresh Mint vegetarian classes take place has a hip, urban restaurant, so combined with the fare at The Rooster, there are plenty of healthful postworkout nosh options.

To mark its grand opening, TruFusion Scottsdale is offering a special, limited-time “$30 for 30 Days” membership (after 30 days, membership dues are $99.99 per month).

Like a great restaurant with a host of options for nourishment, TruFusion offers a menu of fitness classes to feed your need for speed – or strength, or sweat, or even mental calm.

Also like a great restaurant, the design and décor of TruFusion was created to maximize the vibe. There are several rooms for the various group classes offered at TruFusion, and each has its own unique feel, color comm. spotlight

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The TruFusion location in Scottsdale is the first in Arizona. (Photos courtesy BWR Public Relations)

Classes are led by energetic instructors with microphone headsets, who take students through whatever physical activity they’ve signed on to do with enthusiasm and encouragement.

For high-impact classes like battle ropes, instructors typically shout like cheerleaders over the music blasting through the speakers (typically Top 40, sometimes rock, but always something fun and with a steady, danceable beat). Though a class might only last 30 minutes, they can be super high-in-

tensity. Even the yoga sessions, though low-key in tone, can be challenging in their poses and modifications.

At TruFusion, there’s no shortage of ways to work up a furious sweat and a voracious appetite. Thankfully, there’s no shortage of healthful and fresh food choices around here, either.

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Cancer Treatment Centers expands to Scottsdale

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Cancer Treatment Centers of America, which is located in Goodyear, has expanded its Valley network with outpatient care centers in North Phoenix and Scottsdale.

The CTCA Outpatient Care Center Scottsdale is located at 9755 N. 90th Street. Patients can call 480-939-4886 for more information, between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, or visit www.cancercenter.com/Scottsdale.

The North Phoenix center, 2925 W. Rose Garden Lane, Phoenix, opened March 12. Its number is 480-9394886; visit www.cancercenter.com/ north-phoenix for more information.

“We’re trying to respond to the demand that does exist for our model of care,” said Dr. Raj Garg, president and chief executive officer of CTCA. He stressed the importance of its high-level quality of care that pairs with a holistic approach and allopathic care.

“We want to enhance that quality of life,” he said. “We want to ensure pa-

tients are getting the best quality of life while they’re on this cancer journey, one in which every day that you live is a better day. We want to give the best care.”

Garg said the centers offer typical outpatient care – physicians and experts in most cancer disease areas like breast, prostate, colorectal and lung; chemotherapy and radiation; and small procedures in specialized rooms.

It also offers access to a range of certified specialists across areas including oncology nutrition, massage therapy and acupuncture, as well as supportive therapies designed to help combat side effects and enhance quality of life both during and after treatment.

Since April 1, CTCA has been a contracted provider in the BlueCross BlueShield of Arizona statewide PPO and HMO networks.

“Clinical advancements in cancer care have significantly changed the way in which we treat the disease, in-

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cluding offering patients access to the most advanced treatment options in a convenient, more cost-effective outpatient setting,” Garg said.

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Advanced Genomic Solutions co-founder named finalist for Tech Exec Award Lance Bennett, co-founder of Advanced Genomic Solutions (AGS), has been named a finalist in the Phoenix Business Journal’s 2018 AZ Top Tech Exec Awards for breakthrough ideas in DNA testing.

Scottsdale-based Advanced Genomic Solutions was founded in 2015 and uses state-of-the-art lab technology to research and develop commercially available DNA tests that provide genetic-guided treatment options and empower consumers to make healthier lifestyle choices based on their genetic information. AGS currently offers several DNA tests to the public, including a “Health & Wellness DNA Test” focusing on how genetics impact diet and exercise, and a “Drug Sensitivity (PGx) DNA Test,” which rates the body’s abil-

ity to metabolize prescription drugs.

“I am grateful that industry experts believe AGS’ accomplishments in bringing genetic health information to the mainstream is worthy of recognition,” Bennett said. “I am most proud of our ability to provide actionable, individualized results to customers that can help them create positive changes to improve their health and am honored by this recognition from the Phoenix Business Journal.”

Bennett is one of three finalists in the 2018 AZ Top Tech Exec Awards’ Technology Innovator category. Winners in all categories will be announced at an awards dinner on May 10 at the Phoenix Art Museum. For more information on AGS’ genetic tests, visit ags-health. com.

New Allstate insurance office opens in Scottsdale Allstate Insurance Company has opened a new office in Scottsdale.

The office is independently owned and operated by Bryan McKinney.

“We are thrilled to help Scottsdale residents protect what matters most to them,” McKinney said. “As a full-service insurance agency, we are a one-stopshop for insurance and financial needs.”

The agency sells auto, property,

commercial and life insurance, as well as an array of financial services.

“We’re committed to customer service excellence and making insurance processes seamless and stress-free,” McKinney said.

The new Allstate office is located at 16674 N. 91st Street, Suite 107d. For more information, call 480-607-0141.

Valbuena 360 Wellness Center and MedSpa opens Valbuena 360 Wellness Center and MedSpa has opened at 9831 E. Bell Road in Scottsdale. The facility focuses on mental health, and doctors take a whole-person approach, according to founder Paul Valbuena, MD. “Mental health is more than a chemical in the brain,” Valbuena said. “It is a body, mind and soul experience with the ultimate goal of being happy and (living a) fulfilling life over the long run.”

Dr. Valbuena is a double board-certified psychiatrist who has worked in the mental health sector for more than ten years. During his career, he says he saw the system become more medicationfocused. His new wellness center will take different approaches. “Over the years our medical system has become a mill of over-prescribing and polypharmacy, lack of communication with other doctors, and treating humans as a number,” Valbuena said. “While there are good doctors trying to manage this, the system has changed from

treating patients as a whole to simply medicating.”

Va l b u e na Wellness has a team of p rov i d e r s i n c l u d i n g Dr. Paul Valbuena recently p s y c h i a - opened Valbuena 360 trists, hor- Wellness Center and MedSpa mone spe- in Scottsdale. (Photo courtesy Creating Buzz PR) cialists and even a personal trainer. “Understanding the unique dynamics and needs of an individual takes careful navigation and coordination with other providers who share the same philosophy,” Valbuena said.

For more information, call Valbuena 360 Wellness Center and MedSpa at 480-474-4122.

Camelot Homes, a third-generation homebuilder in Scottsdale, announced it is increasing its investment in the Arizona market. Plans include the grand opening of a new community called White Horse, the continuation of sales at the Lane’s End community, and the fi- White Horse is one of several communities in Camelot nalization of plans for Homes’ Arizona expansion. (Photo by Mark Boisclair Photography, Inc.) both a luxury home enclave at the Desert Mountain community in Scottsdale held a grand opening on February and the Heirloom at Morrison Ranch 21, hosting more than 500 homecommunity in Gilbert. owners and prospects. About half “As a Scottsdale-based build- the community’s 50 half-acre lots er, Camelot Homes finds highly have been sold. Lane’s End, locatsought-after parcels of land near ed near McDowell Mountain Ranch ideal locations to create carefully Park, features 15 homes priced selected and highly desirable propfrom the high $900,000s. Desert erties,” said Cammie Hancock BeckMountain’s new home community, ert, managing director of Camelot dubbed Seven, will include 49 luxHomes. “Every Camelot home is ury homes ranging from 2,500 to built according to the… highest stan- 4,500 square feet. Camelot Homes dards of workmanship, designed to plans to construct houses on 56 withstand the test of time.” quarter-acre home sites at HeirWhite Horse, a gated community loom at Morrison Ranch, with sales near DC Ranch in North Scottsdale, expected to commence this fall.

Music & Arts facility opens in Scottsdale Fiesta Marylandbased Music & Arts has opened a new musical instrument store and lessons facility in Scottsdale.

The outlet offers private and group lessons, instrument rentals and repairs, and a wide selection Music & Arts offers a wide selection of instruments and accessories, of instruments as well as music lessons. (Photo courtesy Mad Sun Marketing) and accessories.

A grand opening celebration was held ler added, “In each new location we open, Music & Arts becomes a strong in February at the new location, 10290member of the community it serves.

A N. 90th Street, in Scottsdale Fiesta.

I attribute this to our fully trained, “Since day one, services such as rentals, repairs and lessons have been friendly staff of musicians, our passion an important part of our retail expe- for music education, and our commitment to providing a central source for rience,” said Music & Arts president Steve Zapf. “Sixty-six years ago, our everything musical parents and stucompany founder, Benjamin O’Brien, dents need – from instruments to lesopened the first Music & Arts in a small sons to accessories and advice.”

Music & Arts has more than 160 rehouse in Bethesda, Maryland. Today, we are proud to serve the entire U.S. tail stores and more than 350 affiliate with this same level of dedication to locations around the U.S. For more instudents, parents and music educa- formation, visit musicarts.com. tors.”

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Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage will host a community blood drive at its Scottsdale 101 office, 7221 E. Princess Boulevard, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24. Representatives from United Blood Services will be onsite to draw blood from donors.

“I love seeing our office plan such a great event to benefit the whole community,” said Connie Manzano, branch manager of the Scottsdale 101 office. “I hope our community members join our affiliate agents in giving blood and making a difference for those in need.”

According to the American Red Cross, every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. To learn more, visit bloodhero.com.

Matrix Medical Network acquires HealthFair Matrix Medical Network, a Scottsdale-based company that provides comprehensive health assessments and care management, announced it has completed its acquisition of HealthFair. This brings together Matrix’s expansive in-home capabilities and HealthFair’s national fleet of mobile health clinics to provide more options for health plan members to access care.

“It can be challenging for individuals to get needed support for their health conditions and stay current with recommended care and tests,” said Walt Cooper, president and chief executive officer of Matrix.

“Bringing together the established capabilities of our two organizations will lead to unparalleled levels of patient engagement and compliance with quality care guidelines.”

With the addition of HealthFair, Matrix’s network now extends to more than 6,000 community-based providers across the U.S. For more information, visit matrixhealth.net.

Terravita Country Club invests $5.2 million in clubhouse remodel Terravita Country Club in North Scottsdale announced it will break ground on a $5.2 million redesign and remodel of the club’s 22-year-old clubhouse in April. The project is expected to take eight months to complete.

The revamp will include new dining options and an expanded bar, as well as design that maximizes views of the scenic desert and mountain vistas outside through sliding door systems and additional terrace seating. PHX Architecture, Studio V and Westpac Construction have been hired to oversee the project, Terravita’s largest capital improvement project to date.

“The clubhouse is the focal point of the community and this remodel will be the culmination of many years of planning based on member input,” said Tom Forbes, general manager of Terravita Country Club.

“The members’ desire to have current, up-to-date facilities in the competitive North Scottsdale market place, and to ensure future member needs are met, was the driving force in the planning of this remodel.”

For more information on Terravita Country Club and the remodel project, visit terravita.com.

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