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Geographic Bee puts Scottsdale student on the map

By Amy Schrader

After correctly answering the following question – “Altamira cave, known for its prehistoric paintings, is in the province of Cantabria, in the northern part of which European country?” – Aditya Narayanan received thunderous applause (the answer: Spain).

Aditya, 11, a ﬁfth-grade student at Sonoran Sky Elementary School in Scottsdale, was the winner of this year’s 2017 Arizona Geographic Bee, which took place in the ASU Memorial Union on Friday, March 31.

To win the state championship, Aditya had to use his geographic knowledge to rise above more than 4,600 other students from across the

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The ﬁxer-in-chief behind Scottsdale’s Operation Fix It

By Becky Bracken

Michelle Holmes was working in code enforcement for the City of Scottsdale in 2009. It was just after the market crash and Scottsdale’s residents were reeling as the recession took hold.

In her code enforcement role, Holmes was on the front lines on behalf of the city, informing people their property was in violation of city code and needed improvements – which could be anything from a coat of paint to landscaping.

I was doing my job and people would just shrug and say, “I just lost my job. I can’t aﬀord to do these things.”

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Photo Credit/Anantha Krishnan

Aditya Narayanan, 2017 Arizona Geographic Bee champion.

(Special to Nearby News) Holmes hugs volunteer Dana Hallman from the North Bible Church.

Grayson Harder, 5, and Andrew Hall, 5, hang out together in the splash pad area at Scottsdale Quarter.

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BETTER than GRANITE

Cherokee Elementary becomes national Literary Landmark

By Becky Bracken

Barbara Park, author of the beloved Junie B. Jones books for early readers, was honored on May 5, along with a few hundred of her biggest fans at Cherokee Elementary, for the imprint she left not just on the Paradise Valley school but on the lives of the millions of children who learned to love reading thanks to the adventures of a sassy 6-year-old girl in purple glasses. Cherokee Elementary has been designated the state’s ﬁrst and only Literary Landmark for its role in inspiring Park to write the Junie B. Jones series.

It was a chance encounter with a Cherokee Elementary student who was walking home after missing the school bus that inspired Park to write her ﬁrst Junie B. Jones book in 1992, “Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus.” Park went on to write a series of nearly 30 books featuring the character.

e tragic death of a Cherokee fourth-grader inspired another of her books, “Mick Harte Was Here,” which stressed the importance of bicycle helmets.

look at books not as something you have to do, but something you want to do,” Amanda Shapiro, introduced by Cherokee Principal Walter Chandler as the school’s “beloved” librarian, said to the students.

“I love books,” SUSD Superintendent Dr. A. Denise Birdwell announced to Cherokee’s student body. “Taking the ordinary and being able to make it extraordinary, that’s the mark of a great writer.”

To celebrate the school’s designation as a Literary Landmark, Cherokee students held a ceremony where they sported Junie’s signature purple specs, dressed up as their favorite character from the Junie B. Jones books and sang a song titled “Read, Read, Read” before the oﬃcial plaque was unveiled.

“Cherokee Elementary will always consider itself to be Barbara Park’s home school,” the school’s new bronze plaque reads.

Guests of the ceremony included Park’s husband, Richard, Arizona Secretary of State Michelle Reagan as well as representatives from the Arizona State Library and Park’s publisher, Random House Books.

“My job is to inspire you to read and

Birdwell went on to challenge Cherokee’s students to write down their own thoughts about everyday life and invite her back in a year to read them.

“ e next time you think something is funny, write it down,” Birdwell said. Although Park died in 2013, the kids at her neighborhood school are still developing a love of reading thanks to her hilarious and precocious character with wild red hair and a penchant for questionable grammar, who will endure for generations to come. And who knows, maybe the next famous children’s book author will be inspired by Cherokee Elementary too, and the indelible mark one hilarious writer left on its kids through the madcap adventures of Junie B. Jones.

(Photo by Steven Paluch, SUSD) Richard Park, left, and Principal Walter Chantler unveil the plaque.

Community raises money for robotics competition

By Nearby News Staﬀ

In April, Scottsdale Uniﬁed School District (SUSD) Governing Board Vice President Pam Kirby challenged the community to raise money to help send the Chaparral High School and Desert Mountain High School robotics teams to Houston, Texas to compete in the 2017 FIRST Robotics world championship competition. Kirby pledged to match whatever was raised, dollar-fordollar, up to $25,000.

Kirby wound up writing a check for $14,300, with the Scottsdale Charros pitching in $2,500 to each of the two high schools to help reach a total of $28,600 raised to send the teams to the competition.

“I am so grateful to our generous community for supporting our STEM students in such a big way,” Kirby said. “Students need to know that we’re behind them all the way.”

Scottsdale Charro Education Chairman Rick Carpinelli was just as happy to be able to help. “Our community is privileged to have such talented children and supportive teachers,” Carpinelli said. “ e Charros are happy that we have the opportunity to support these initiatives.”

e FIRST Robotics Competition combines sports competition with the rigors of science and technology.

Under strict rules, limited resources, and time limits, teams are challenged to fund-raise, design a brand, exercise teamwork, and build and program robots to perform tasks against competitors. More than 15,000 students from around the world traveled to Houston for the April 19-22 event.

FIRST stands for “For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology.”

Besides the competitions, members of both schools’ robotics teams had opportunities to network with top professionals from NASA and Boeing, as well as renowned engineers, such as Dean Kamen, founder of FIRST robotics, who invented the Segway personal transportation device. Chaparral’s female team members attended an event hosted by e National Center for Women in Technology and networked with female professionals in technology ﬁelds. Lastly, all students from both SUSD teams attended Scholarship Row, where they were able to speak to representatives from colleges, universities and organizations that provide FIRST Scholarships. is year, more than $50 million in scholarships will be oﬀered to FIRST participants.

Swim under the stars

By Ann Porter, Special to Nearby News

Moonlight swims are back. e sun’s UV rays can damage your skin in less than 15 minutes. Avoid the sun and swim in the evening.

Scottsdale Parks and Recreation is excited to oﬀer a variety of opportunities to swim under the stars during special Moonlight Swims. All Moonlight Swims run from 5 to 9 p.m. and normal entrance fees apply.

For more information visit cityofscottsdale.gov/sports/aquatics.

Upcoming Moonlight Swims:

June 16: McDowell Mountain Ranch Aquatic Center

June 17: Eldorado Aquatic Center

July 7 & 21: McDowell Mountain Ranch Aquatic Center

July 11: Eldorado Pool

United States and U.S. territories.

e local student will be representing Arizona at the National Geographic Bee May 14 to 17 in Washington, D.C. “Since my childhood, I have been reading books on geography and watching videos,” Aditya said. “I am interested to know about diﬀerent countries, people and their cultures.”

When Aditya was announced the winner of the state competition, his mother, Anantha Krishnan, knew her son’s hard work had paid oﬀ.

“It was a happy moment for us and we are proud of his achievement,” Krishnan said.

Aditya’s studying and preparation didn’t end when he won the state championship.

He will be competing against 53 other fourth- through eighth-grade geography whizzes from across the United States and U.S. territories for a chance to be the 2017 national champion and win one of three college scholarships.

e prize awarded to the national champion is creating quite a buzz. Besides a $50,000 college scholarship, the national champion will receive a

lifetime membership into the National Geographic Society, including a subscription to “National Geographic Magazine,” as well as an all-expensespaid Lindblad expedition to the Galápagos Islands aboard the new National Geographic Endeavour II.

“I’m excited about all of the prizes, but if I had to pick one, it would be the trip,” Narayanan said.

Second- and third-place ﬁnishers will receive $25,000 and $10,000 college scholarships, respectively.

Event organizers hope the competition and exciting prizes will inspire more young students to learn about geography.

e National Geographic Bee started the competition in 1989 in response to concern about the lack of geographic knowledge among young people in the United States.

“ e National Geographic Bee expands students’ knowledge of our changing planet, critical species and spaces and the human story and fosters a lifelong love of learning and exploration, turning today’s competitors into tomorrow’s leaders,” said Gare E. Knell, president and CEO of the National Geographic Society.

Aditya’s friends, family and school will be cheering him on as he heads to the national competition.

“Aditya is a point of pride for our school,” said Sonoran Sky Elementary School Principal Robert Dawson. “We’re so proud of him, and the fact that he’s representing our school and the state is just awesome.”

To test your own geographic knowledge, take the Geo Bee Quiz online at nationalgeographic.org/bee/study/ quiz, which poses 10 new questions each day.

Photo Credit/Anantha Krishnan

Aditya Narayanan, 11, of Sonoran Sky Elementary School in Scottsdale, recently won the 2017 Arizona Geographic Bee and will be heading to the national championship in Washington, D.C.

At the same time, she says, any resources that might have been available to help before the recession were being slashed in the name of cost savings. So she took matters into her own hands and formed Code Cares, an informal group of volunteers from around the community, including realtors and faith-based groups, who were willing to show up and pitch in to help their neighbors get their properties ﬁxed up.

“It also helped me put a positive spin on code enforcement,” Holmes said. “But I was running it without any money and still doing my regular job.”

But in 2012, Mayor Jim Lane took notice of the Code Cares initiative and made it a more formal part of Scottsdale city government. Dubbed “Operation Fix It” and now overseen by Holmes as her full-time job, the program has expanded beyond expectations.

In fact, since 2012, Operation Fix It has overseen 750 projects and has recruited more than 4,000 volunteers who collectively donated more than 14,000 hours of work, saving the city more than $300,000. Extraordinarily, the program runs entirely on donations and takes nothing out of city coﬀers. A big chunk of the annual budget comes from the proceeds from ticket sales to the mayor’s annual State of the City address, which are donated to Operation Fix It, Holmes said.

Now Holmes spends her days managing the program and trying

to spread the word to attract volunteers and businesses willing to donate services.

Last month, Holmes, along with North Scottsdale’s WOW 1-Day Painting, helped 85-year-old Scottsdale resident Lynda Geisel get some much-needed paint work done on her home.

Geisel sold real estate in Paradise Valley for 43 years, she says, and lost everything in the recession. Now she lives on a ﬁxed income from Social Security with nothing left over for home repairs.

“I just ﬁlled out an application and gave them my banking information, and that was it,” Geisel said. “ ey’re really wonderful, especially Michelle, who is in charge.”

Anyone who receives assistance from Operation Fix It is means-tested and submits ﬁnancial information that Holmes evaluates to help direct precious resources where they’re most needed.

After Geisel was approved, Holmes coordinated with WOW 1-Day Painting, which agreed to donate the labor and materials to get the work done.

“I wanted to give back to a cause where I knew I could make a diﬀerence,

and when I heard about Operation Fix It, I knew it was the best way for me to help someone like Lynda,” Lee Best, owner of WOW 1-Day Painting Scottsdale, said. “I knew the service that my business provides would be a good ﬁt for the city of Scottsdale’s Operation Fix It program, and when I reached out to the program manager for Operation Fix It, Michelle Holmes, she was happy to have us on board.” Holmes, for her part, doesn’t have a background in social work; she just kind of fell into the role of helping people in need.

“I love it, most of the time,” Holmes said. “It just comes naturally. I just get

along with people.”

After all those years on the front lines helping out Scottsdale’s residents, Holmes said she’s learned one really important lesson.

“You can never really judge what’s going on behind somebody’s door,” Holmes said. “ at’s why it’s important to walk up, knock on the door, and ask people what they need.”

For more information about Operation Fix It, or to donate, contact Michelle Holmes at mholmes@ ScottsdaleAZ.gov.

(Photo by Becky Bracken)

Scottsdale’s Wow 1-Day Painting donated the materials and labor to ﬁx up Geisel’s home.

looking back

By Scott Shumaker

Before resort pools, Scottsdale had a well-loved canal scene

Scottsdale lacked air conditioning before World War II, but one compensation was the Arizona Canal, or as residents knew it, a 77acre community swimming pool with eight miles of beachfront. is Arizona Canal was actually just the artery of an even larger network of side canals and ditches that were also suitable for cooling oﬀ in. In the pioneer days, canals in Scottsdale were diﬀerent than they are today. In the early days, they were made of dirt and often lined with cottonwoods, and the sides were less steep. e canals were popular sites for picnics and swimming parties, sometimes attracting hundreds of people. Janie Ellis, who grew up in the Cattle Track neighborhood, remembers learning how to water ski in the canals while being towed by a car.

e half-century pool party began coming to an end in the

1950s. In the interest of saving water, the canals were lined with concrete and the cottonwoods were removed. For safety and health reasons – the canals were always and continue to be drowning hazards – swimming was eventually banned. For those living in the Valley before World War II, the canals appear to have been an intimate and enjoyable part of life.

(Photo courtesy of Scottsdale Historical Society)

Frank and Mollie Stevenson pose for a photo during a swimming excursion by one of the canals.

(Photo courtesy of Scottsdale Public Library)

In this photo from 1899, a woman stands on a sagging footbridge across the Arizona Canal. Camelback Mountain can be seen the background.

(Photo courtesy of Scottsdale Public Library)

In this undated photo, an early car drives between an orchard and the old-style canal made of earth.

(Photo courtesy of Scottsdale Public Library)

Local residents Vada Thomas, Merle Brown, and Jamda Graves get ready for a swim in the early 1930s.

Family time

You need to OdySea it to believe it

By Crystal Lewis Brown

When it comes to the OdySea Aquarium, ﬁrst thing’s ﬁrst: Go to the restroom. at’s not just the admonishing of a helicopter mom, it’s an insider tip. e downstairs restroom holds an up-close-and-personal view of the sharks.

at’s just one of the small details that make the aquarium unique, says Julia Ponce, executive director of marketing for OdySea in the Desert, the complex which houses the aquarium, Dolphinarus, Butterﬂy Wonderland, Laser + Mirror Maze and several restaurants.

“I think that the shark in the bathroom is by far one of the most unique features,” Ponce said. “It kind of starts oﬀ our adventure in an exciting way.”

And that it did.

Having grown up in Atlanta, home to what was once the world’s largest aquarium, my husband is a self-

proclaimed aquarium snob. And even he was impressed by the restrooms. e journey begins on the ﬁrst ﬂoor, and continues with an upstairs escalator ride, a path that Ponce later told me was actually created to follow the journey of a drop of water.

e first floor is home to 9,000-pound aquarium globes that represent raindrops, which fall into the rivers, which then empty into the oceans. at first escalator ride took us to the Rivers of the World. Our older son loved the interactive map that allowed us to select the world’s largest rivers on a tablet, which was then projected onto a screen that showed us a view of the moving river. We continued through all of the American rivers, even seeing a few fish we’d never seen before. at

took us into the Rainforest Rivers, which included sting rays and piranhas, which apparently aren’t as bloodthirsty as Hollywood would lead us to believe.

We then passed by the otter banks, where the otters were all huddled together napping, before heading to the tide touch pool, which gave the kids an opportunity to touch a few sea creatures. Around the corner were the penguins zooming back and forth. If your back can handle it (here’s where I insert an “I’m getting old” joke), take the extra time to crawl into the little “cave” to see the penguins from another perspective. ere was also an interactive water feature that seemed to attract all of the kids. Depending on how long your trip is, now would also be a good time to grab a snack from the Lighthouse Café before heading downstairs into the deep ocean.

“ at escalator ride is actually… you’re physically descending to the deep ocean,” Ponce said. Be sure to look

up on the way down so you don’t miss the sea creatures swimming above your head.

Here’s where I have to say, we saw a lot of sharks. Turns out, I wasn’t imagining it. Ponce said the aquarium has nine diﬀerent species and houses one of the largest numbers of sharks in the country and the largest in Arizona. In fact, in July the aquarium will put out an S.O.S. at is, Summer of Sharks, which will include additional education and interactive exhibits.

e deep ocean was full of interesting creatures – some hiding and blending in with their environment (we struggled for several minutes to ﬁnd the octopus in its tank, before discovering it tucked into a hole) and others were big and bold, like the huge spiny lobsters. We made it just in time for the show in the Deep Ocean 3D before heading into another room where we waited for the Living Sea Carousel to open.

So here’s where things got weird for me. We didn’t know where we were going, but followed the other patrons into what looked like a movie theater. Cool, another movie, I thought. en the staﬀ gave us instructions (no standing) and pointed out the exit doors. “We’ll be right back here when you’re done” a staﬀ member said cheerfully. And then the room moved.

“It’s the only Living Sea Carousel in the world,” said Ponce, adding that the 20-minute ride is one of the most popular exhibits.

rough 46-foot-wide windows, we traveled through a few diﬀerent areas and saw a diver interacting with the sharks, sea lions and seals racing, and even got the background on a few rescued turtles that were injured or had some other issue that would have prevented them from living in the wild, Ponce added. “We’re providing them a

Photos by Crystal Lewis Brown

The downstairs restrooms offer one of the aquarium’s best views.

The path visitors follow around the aquarium mimics the life of a drop of water.

home they wouldn’t ordinarily have,” she said.

While our visit was just to the aquarium, you could easily make a day of it. Combo tickets, which include tickets to additional attractions, are available and can be used on the same day or diﬀerent day. Not to mention, you can have dinner, ice cream or just sit and relax in the courtyard. e aquarium also oﬀers a few other amenities, such as helmet diving and a behind-the-scenes tour, for an additional fee.

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navigating parenthood

By Eva Dwight

No regrets parenthood

My older son is getting married in three weeks. I’m feeling increasingly sentimental as the date approaches, ﬂashing through childhood memories preserved in photos, astounded at how 22 years can have passed so very quickly. So when he sent me song choices for the mother-son dance, my initial inclination was to pick the tear-jerker that was circulating on Facebook several months ago

with a slideshow of children exuding cuteness while the mother/artist sings lyrics asking her child to slow down, don’t grow up too fast. It’s a beautiful song, brought me to tears. It would have been the obvious choice.

Instead, I picked “My Wish” by Rascal Flatts. e lyrics are about moving forward and wishing him all the wonderful things life has to oﬀer, along with the strength to make it

through the tough spots. I told my son that I have cherished every moment of his childhood, but I don’t need to go back. e whole point of raising him was to get him to this place, a place of independence and conﬁdence and capability, and I am excited to witness his next steps forward, cheering from the sidelines while his wife walks beside him. We’re both stepping into a new phase of our lives. I couldn’t be happier.

Parents of children who are still growing up, I want to encourage you to check in with yourself and your family experience. Are you being someone who will look back with regret and wish, someday, that you had been more present – physically and emotionally – and that you could have those moments back so you could make more of them? Or are you really living an engaged, attentive family experience so that you can look back and think, “Yeah, it was fun, and not every day was perfect, but we connected and communicated and stayed engaged. I would do it all over again – because I loved doing it, not because I missed it.”

To avoid becoming the parent who looks back saying, “I wish we could have slowed down,” SLOW DOWN NOW. Look at your work schedule and the kids’ schedule, and determine whether you’re in balance as a family. If you’re not, look for one place you can cut back on an activity or obligation so that you have time to just enjoy being together. Try that for a few weeks, and if you’re still feeling out of balance, ﬁnd another way to make time and energy for family time. It’s all so very worth it. Some days are long and you think it will never be nap time, or they’ll never demand less of your time. You worry sometimes you’ll never have time for yourself. But long days evolve into years that pass quickly, and before you know it, you will be looking at an adult instead of a child. So celebrate who they are now and where you are now, so that someday, you will celebrate looking forward.

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Reptile sanctuary educates families about snakes

Desert Mountain Wolves class of ’17 making tracks to success

Ophidiophobia -

Abnormal fear of snakes.

A fear of snakes is the second most common phobia in the world. On Friday, May 26, the Phoenix Herpetological Society is hosting a family-friendly event designed to help people overcome their fear of snakes and appreciate these misunderstood creatures.

e event will teach the public about how snakes beneﬁt our ecosystem, their diversity in the world, and coexisting with native snakes. Attendees can even

interact with some nonvenomous snakes.

Snake Day in May will be held from 4-8 p.m. at the PHS sanctuary in Scottsdale, near 78th St. and Dynamite Road. Reservations are required. is event will feature mini-tours of the sanctuary’s snake collection. PHS has the largest collection of venomous snakes in the Southwest, as well as many nonvenomous snakes, some of which may be adopted as pets.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children ages 4 to 17; ages 3 and younger are admitted free.

For more information or to register for the event, go to PhoenixHerp.com. From the “Visit” tab, go to “Calendar of Events” and click on the May 26 event listing to sign up.

By Nancy Norman, SUSD

It’s been a banner year at Desert Mountain High School in Scottsdale, and for the Wolves’ graduating class of 530 students. is spring, Desert Mountain seniors have been raking in the honors for all sorts of outstanding achievements.

Congratulations are in order for senior Aakanksha Saxena, the recipient of two prestigious awards. She was named one of the nation’s top 300 young scientists in the annual Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) and she is a member of the 29th class of Coca-Cola Scholars.

Regeneron’s STS is the nation’s most prestigious, pre-college science competition. Alumni make extraordinary contributions to science and hold more than 100 of the world’s most coveted science and math honors, including the Nobel Prize and National Medal of Science.

world experience, creating ﬂiers and logos through the school’s partnership with Scottsdale Community College, allowing students to earn up to 16 college credits in the three-year program.

Seniors Carson Zick and Brenda Benton won national medals recently in the 2017 Scholastic Art and Writing competition. e Alliance for Young Writers and Artists has recognized creative teenagers from across the country since 1923. Zick won a silver medal for her drawing, “First Snow;” Benton won a silver medal for her “ﬂash ﬁction” piece, “Song of Our Soil.” eir works were selected from among more than 330,000 pieces of art and writing submitted to the 2017 competition.

Saxena’s science project examined how contaminants affect iron pyrite, a compound used in some types of solar panels. One day, her findings may help make solar panels more affordable for more people. Regeneron awarded Saxena $2,000; Desert Mountain will also receive $2,000 for new microscopes.

Mountain will also receive $2,000 for new the second team ever from in its division and

Saxena was also awarded a $20,000 college scholarship from CocaCola.

Seniors Nicholas Basch and Pranav Rudra join Saxena as half of the Scottsdale Uniﬁed School District’s (SUSD) six National Merit Scholars for 2017. Basch’s scholarship is from the Nationwide Foundation.

Desert Mountain senior Peter Rossi is headed for the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Rossi was also the runner-up in his weight class in the AIA state wrestling tournament in February and helped the Desert Mountain wrestling team win the city crown this year.

Jack Galati’s poster entry to the student portion of the Western States Printing Alliance’s Print Excellence Awards competition won a gold medal. Galati’s “Symphony of the Dead” now heads to the Premier Print Awards, an international contest.

Desert Mountain graphic design students, such as Galati, receive real-

rookie team.

e Wolves made a big splash this year as SUSD’s rookie high school robotics team, picking up awards at state, regional and world competitions. Wolfpack Team 6314 is the first SUSD robotics team to be part of an alliance that advanced to the finals of the FIRST robotics competition and only the second team ever from Arizona to achieve that. e combination Arizona-GeorgiaIdaho-Nevada alliance placed first in its division and placed third overall, a major accomplishment for any rookie team.

e Desert Mountain girls’ tennis team won the AIA Division 1 state tennis championship on May 6, sweeping Mesa Mountain View 5-0 and avenging its only loss of the season. A week earlier, Wolves’ senior Cameron Krimbill was a ﬁnalist in the Division 1 boys’ singles state tennis championship. He will play for the Bulldogs of University of Redlands in California next year. Senior Madi Moore takes her game to Flagstaﬀ to compete for Northern Arizona University next year.

“ e Desert Mountain Class of 2017 is truly exceptional,” principal Nikki Wilfert said. “ eir accomplishments are what everyone sees on the outside, but behind those are people of great character and substance. It has been an honor and privilege to be the principal of the Desert Mountain Class of 2017. “

Congratulations to the Desert Mountain High School Class of 2017 for all of their outstanding achievements.

around the neighborhood

Summer’s here! Which means end-of-school-year festivities and time to cool off for Scottsdale’s kiddos. Here are just a few we caught in the action.

1. Logan Harder, 2, tries to put water in his cup at Scottsdale Quarter. 2. Martin Cavojska, 2, tries to ﬁlls his water pail at Scottsdale Quarter. 3. Sloanne Brandel, 3, runs through the splashing water. 4 & 5. Cherokee Elementary students, dressed as their favorite “Junie B. Jones” book characters, at a celebration of the school being named Arizona’s ﬁrst Literary Landmark (story on page 4).

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Photos by Kim Carillo and Steven Paluch

top 10 family events

May 20,2017 - June 20,2017

Sand Sculpture Exhibit

Prepare to witness jaw-dropping sand sculptures from artist Ray Villafane, including a 30-ton masterpiece featuring cute tortoises. When: Daily

Where: Carefree Desert Gardens, 101 Easy Street, Carefree Cost: Free Info: 480-488-3686 or carefree.org

Childsplay Summer Theatre Academy

Get your child ages 4-17 involved in theater – on stage or behind the scenes – through half-day and full-day classes.

When: May 22-July 28

Where: Campus for Imagination and Wonder, 900 S. Mitchell Dr., Tempe Cost: $25/wk morning, $35/wk afternoon, $50/wk both sessions Info: 480-921-5751 or childsplayaz. org/Summer17

Cave Creek Balloon Festival

See hot air balloons glow in the night as you listen to live music, play games and try out rides. A ﬁreworks show ends the evening.

When: Saturday, May 27, 5:30-10 p.m. Where: Rancho Manana Golf Course, 5734 E. Rancho Manana Blvd., Cave Creek Cost: $15 adult ($12 pre-paid), $10 kids 3-12 ($7 pre-paid)

Info: cavecreekfestivals.com

Flashlight Tours

Experience the sights, smells and sounds of the desert at night – safely – and learn more about our surrounding environment.

When: Thursdays and Saturdays, May 27-Sept. 2, 7-9:30 p.m.

Where: Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix Cost: Included with admission ($24.95 adult, $12.95 ages 3-17) Info: 480-941-1225 or dbg.org

Mighty Mud Mania

Get down and dirty at this mud-ﬁlled obstacle course. Kids under 6 get their own mud areas for safe fun.

When: Saturday, June 10, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Chaparral Park, 5401 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale

Cost: Free for ages 0-17, $10 for 18+ or Extreme Course Info: scottsdaleaz.gov/mighty-mudmania

Prowl & Play: Kids Street Fest

Kids will love their own street festival full of musicians, magicians, arts and crafts activities, and water play areas.

When: Saturday, June 10, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: Phoenix Zoo, 455 North Galvin Parkway, Phoenix

Cost: $8, Free for ages 2 and under Info: 602-286-3800 or phoenixzoo. org

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Watch a free screening of the latest magical movie set in the Harry Potter universe. Rated PG-13.

When: Tuesday, June 13, 1:30-4 p.m.

Where: Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th St., Scottsdale

Cost: Free Info: 480-312-7323 or scottsdalelibrary.org

Moonlight Swim

Avoid the heat and sunscreen and participate in a delightful swim at night.

When: Friday, June 16, 5-9 p.m.

Where: McDowell Mountain Aquatic Center, 15525 N. Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale

Cost: $3 adult, $2 child Info: 480-312-6677 or scottsdaleaz. gov/events

Backyard Games Day

Play family-friendly “backyard” games in the cool indoors, culminating in the 2017 Arizona State Cornhole Championships.

When: Saturday, June 17, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Where: WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale

Cost: $10, free children under 12 Info: 602-885-1608 or backyardgamesday.com

Family Drumming Workshop

The whole family can learn the basics of African, Latin and pop hand drumming in a relaxed atmosphere.

When: Sunday, June 18, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix

Cost: $12

Info: 480-478-6000 or mim.org

Deadbolts

Residential Locks

on the town

By Becky Bracken

Lush Burger’s new owners know how to make family-friendly work for grown-ups

Just in time for Father’s Day, Lush Burger is getting a food-forward, family-friendly makeover.

Kid-friendly dining is often synonymous with bland food, blaring noise and sticky ﬂoors. But one North Scottsdale couple, who just moved to the area from Rhode Island, is prepared to take the popular Lush Burger restaurant to the next level.

Michelle Hoﬀ and her husband Jay bought Lush just a couple of months ago. ey aren’t new to the restaurant business; they’ve owned the successful Providence, Rhode Island gourmet burger restaurant e Abbey for 17 years. e Abbey frequently has customers lined up around the block waiting to get their hands around their fantastic burgers. And now the Hoﬀs are set to put Lush on the same level.

First and foremost, the Hoﬀs, parents themselves of 10-year-old

twin boys and a 14-year-old daughter, wanted to make Lush a great place for families, without sacrificing flavor or atmosphere. When kids first arrive, they’re offered Wiki Sticks to encourage them to play, and their choice of book from the “Lush Library.”

“I’m big into encouraging kids to read,” Michelle says, sitting in one of Lush’s bright red booths.

e second and fourth Sunday of every month features a visit from a Games on Wheels video game truck for a little extra fun for the kids.

“It makes me sad to see families sitting at tables all looking down at their phones,” Michelle adds. “It’s like… talk, you guys.”

She encouraged me to try the Roadhouse Burger, topped with Gruyere, grilled onions and a homemade garlic sauce, served on an onion roll. It was juicy, ﬂavorful

and nestled among crispy, seasoned fries and addictive house-made chips.

e Hoﬀs are ready to reveal a new Lush menu that keeps the popular favorites regulars know and love while expanding lighter options including a kale salad and ﬂatbread pizzas. ere’s also a quinoa burger for the vegetarian set with the wry name “You’re Killing Quinoa!” with the cheeky note, “Not GF so no freaking out please,” referring to the gluten.

It’s a nod to how Michelle Hoff, a fierce firecracker of a lady boss who doesn’t seem take herself too seriously, approaches the business, with equal parts no-nonsense, and… maybe just a little bit of nonsense with a wink and a hug.

But the burgers are where the new Lush menu really shines. Each burger recipe was developed by Jay and the Wisconsin Cheese Association and

features its own specialty bun, housemade sauce, specialty Wisconsin cheese and toppings. And to take out some of the guesswork and bring out the most ﬂavor, each burger comes with a recommended beer pairing.

e Hoﬀs are also expanding the bar in the coming weeks, according to Michelle, with more craft beer options in addition to new brunch specials with $6 bloody Marys and mimosas. So the next time you’re sitting in the car with the family and the “Where should we eat?” question comes up, consider Lush Burger. It’s got something for everyone – good food, an upscale atmosphere without pretension and a new neighbor behind the counter. It’s a local joint tailormade for North Scottsdale, courtesy of a couple of savvy Rhode Island restaurateurs.

Special to the Nearby News

Roadhouse Burger

By Jan D’Atri

Chimichurri sauce with steak what’s cooking?

I’m not sure how it happened or whether or not dads like the idea, but when we think of Father’s Day dinner, our ﬁrst thoughts go to the grill: grilled meats with big, bold ﬂavors and basically, “big-guy-hungry-man” recipes.

So Dads, I will not disappoint. is recipe for a succulent steak of your choice drizzled with fresh chimichurri sauce is made for you and a hungry crowd, not only on your special day,

Chimichurri sauce

Makes about 1-1/2cups

Ingredients:

– 1 cup (packed) fresh Italian parsley

– 1/4 cup (packed) fresh cilantro

– 2 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed

– 3/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

– 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

– 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

– 1/3 cup red wine vinegar

but anytime of the year. Just make up the chimichurri sauce in a blender and let those flavors marry while you fire up the grill or skillet and get that steak started. My favorites for this recipe are a skirt steak, rib-eye, porterhouse or New York. If you’re looking for meats for a big crowd, the flanken-style short ribs are fantastic. You’ll find them in your Southwestern markets like Ranch Market and Food City.

– 3/4 cup olive oil

Directions:

Step #1: Combine all ingredients in a food processor (except vinegar and oil) and pulse until roughly chopped.

Step #2: Add vinegar and oil and pulse until combined. in with a little water, if necessary. Transfer to a bowl, cover and refrigerate. Serve at room temperature. Can be made a day ahead.

A Story About Chimichurri

While growing in popularity here in the U.S., chimichurri sauce has been the sauce/ condiment staple in Argentina for centuries. It’s one of the main recipes for the traditional “asado,” a big outdoor cookout akin to the American barbecue. Seasoned steaks, salty slow-cooked meats of beef, pork and lamb, plus sausages like cured longaniza (similar to chorizo), are all cooked over a roaring wood ﬁre while plenty of good red wine ﬂows. e Argentinean asado is as much a social event as a delicious feast of grilled meats, and the breakout star has become the chimichurri sauce.

Photo Credit/Jan D’Atri

May 20,2017 - June 20,2017

Summer Concert Series at McCormick-Stillman

Enjoy free outdoor concerts from local bands in a range of styles. Bring blankets and chairs, buy food, and ride the park’s steam engines or carousel.

When: Sundays, May 20-July 2, 7:30-9 p.m.

Where: McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, 7301 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale

Cost: Free ($2 per ride)

Info: 480-312-2312, therailroadpark.com

Scottsdale Philharmonic

Hear a packed, free concert that includes Bach’s “Brandenburg Concert No. 5,” “Mendelssohn’s “Fingals Cave,” and works from Offenbach, Rossini, Suppe and Bruch.

When: Sunday, May 21, 4-6 p.m.

Where: Scottsdale Bible Church, 7601 Shea Blvd., Scottsdale

Cost: Free ($10 VIP seating)

Info: 480-951-6077, scottsdalephilharmonic.com

Melissa Etheridge

Longtime singer/songwriter, guitarist and activist brings hit songs like “I’m the Only One” and “Come to My Window” to the Valley.

When: Thursday, May 25, 8 p.m.

Where: Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale

Cost: $25-$155

Info: 480-850-7777, talkingstickresort.com

Native American Dancing

Watch Native American dancers from around AZ share the traditional dances of their tribes.

When: Fridays, all year, 5-5:30 p.m.

Where: Fountain Court at Hyatt Regency Scottsdale, 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale

Cost: Free Info: 480-444-1234, scottsdale.regency. hyatt.com

Hot Import Nights

Browse hundreds of customized cars, enjoy live music, shop merchandise and aftermarket parts, and more.

When: Saturday, June 3, 5-11 p.m.

Where: WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale

Cost: $20-$25 online, $30 at the gate, Free for children under 10 Info: hotimportnights.com

Summer Concert Series at Kierland Commons

Hit Main Street for retro ‘80s band Rock Lobster (June 3) or classic rock covers from Chuck E. Baby (June 10).

When: Saturdays, June 3-10, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Kierland Commons, 15205 N. Kierland Blvd, Scottsdale

Cost: Free Info: 480-348-1577, kierlandcommons.com

The O’Connor Band

Award-winning ﬁddler Mark O’Connor brings his talented band and fun music to the Valley stage.

When: Wednesday, June 7, 7 p.m.

Where: Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix

Cost: $43.50-$63.50

Info: 480-478-6000, mim.org

Tour Taliesin West for

$1.50

In honor of Frank Lloyd Wright’s 150th birthday, get an inexpensive tour of his stunning Scottsdale home.

When: Thursday, June 8, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: 12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale

Cost: $1.50

Info: franklloydwright.org/taliesin-west

Bill Engvall

Enjoy classic humor from comedian Bill Engvall, best known for his “Here’s your sign” routine.

When: Friday, June 9, 8 p.m.

Where: Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale

Cost: $35-$120

Info: 480-850-7777, talkingstickresort.com

Experience Brazil

Explore the music, dance and culture of Brazil through performances, workshops, lectures, crafts and food.

When: Saturday-Sunday, June 10-11, 9 a.m.5 p.m.

Where: Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix

Cost: Museum admission ($20 adult, $15 ages 13-19, $10 ages 4-12, free 3 and under) Info: 480-478-6000, mim.org

Parent’s Night Out

Take an evening break while the kids (aged 3-12) watch movies, play with other children and enjoy a healthy snack.

When: Friday, June 16, 5:30-9 p.m.

Where: Scottsdale/Paradise Valley YMCA, 6869 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale

Cost: $15 ﬁrst child, $10 other children Info: 480-951-9622, valleyymca.org

“Arrival”

When aliens arrive at Earth, a linguist (Amy Adams) and a physicist (Jeremy Renner) race to ﬁnd a way to communicate with them.

When: Saturday, June 17, 1:30-4 p.m.

Where: Appaloosa Library, 7377 E. Silverstone Drive, Scottsdale

Cost: Free Info: 480-312-7323, scottsdalelibrary.org

“Passengers”

A romantic and suspenseful story of two passengers (Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Pratt) on a space-going colony ship who wake up 90 years too early and must ﬁnd out why.

When: Tuesday, June 20, 1:30-4 p.m.

Where: Mustang Library, 10101 North 90th St., Scottsdale

Cost: Free Info: 480-312-7323, scottsdalelibrary.org

Tim Allen brings his ‘no-ﬁlter’ humor to Talking Stick Resort

Connor Dziawura, Special to the Nearby News

Since his breakout role in “Home Improvement” in the 1990s, comedian and actor Tim Allen has become a household name. rough his appearances in countless other works, such as “ e Santa Clause” and “Toy Story” trilogies, he has maintained his status as one of comedy’s leading men.

While Allen rose to the top with these and many other roles, he got his start as a stand-up comedian in 1975, when he was just 22. But even with such a longstanding career, he says, his performances are the same as they always have been.

“I haven’t noticed in my shows a change because I have pursued an advancing format,” Allen explains. “My comedy evolves with me, and I’ve been doing this a long time.” e humorist is sticking to these roots with a scheduled Saturday, June 3, slot at e Salt River Grand Ballroom at Talking Stick Resort.

Despite being famed for his family-friendly roles, when it comes to being politically correct, Allen is not one to hold back. So, it comes as no surprise that he has several qualms with the current wave of political correctness permeating the entertainment industry.

“It feels very, very dark where there’s themes that I touch on in my act that just have words that trigger people,” he says.

“People have a tendency to judge others on what they think they’re thinking rather than what they’re doing, which I think is important,” he continues. “We’re wordsmiths – poets with timing. at’s what I look at comedy as. We just move words around, and it’s all about making us laugh collectively. Words are not the villain here; it’s your intent.”

While Allen may add a dose of political relevance across his multiple comedic platforms, as a comedian, he views himself in a unique place to give his perspective.

“I’m not a politically motivated comedian. I like to make fun of stuﬀ and make fun of human behavior,” he says. He later adds, “Political satire is one thing. at’s not what I do.”

After premiering in 2011, Allen’s popular ABC sitcom “Last Man Standing” has seen strong ratings, maintaining its popularity through six seasons, the most recent of which

Allen performs at Talking Stick Resort on Saturday, June 3.

concluded in March.

“I love doing this television program. I love all the other actors,” says Allen, continuing, “I always use an analogy of a pet. I’ve lost pets in my life and I loved the pets so much that when I lose them, I state over and over, ‘I’m never doing this again’ because losing them is not worth it. (After) the ﬁnal episode of “Home Improvement,” I said, ‘I’ll never have to go through this again.’ Here I am doing this again and I love the new puppy, who is now a middle-aged dog, as much as the dog I missed before.”

Allen, who has been a comedian for 40 years, has a unique outlook on the world and that, he says, gives him the gift of comedic perspective.

“I think there’s a seed of smart-ass or the way I looked at life, and it really came to me quite naturally,” he says. “My father, who passed away, was very funny; my grandfather was very funny; and I was funny at a very young age, so it’s a gift that I do not take lightly.”

IF YOU GO

What: Tim Allen

When: 8 p.m. Saturday, June 3

Where: Talking Stick Resort, 9800 Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale

Cost: $60-$200

Info: 480.850.7777, talkingstick resort.com

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Tim

Mermaid madness sweeps North Scottsdale

By Becky Bracken

When it comes to embracing the latest trend, no one does it better than North Scottsdale. And lately, it seems it’s mermaids that have become the craze that simply can’t be ignored. From spa treatments and kid experiences to sweet treats, mermaids

are almost everywhere you look around North Scottsdale, even though there’s no beach in sight.

Here are the top must-have mermaid items we’ve spotted around North Scottsdale.

-50,000-square-foot

-11-lane

-Friendly

Pinspiration DIY art studio sells you a kit to make one of several mermaid crafts, including this DIY kids’ tail ($40). For more information: pinspiration.com

From May 27 through June 4, OdySea Aquarium presents Mermaid Magic, a series of themed events featuring the magical creatures, including an opportunity to speak with a mermaid and watch them swim with sharks ($24.95 kids/$34.95 adults.) For more information: odyseaaquarium.com.

Neighborhood bakery Smallcakes Cupcakery specializes in custom creations, including some pretty amazing mermaid confections (custom cakes start at $47, custom cupcakes $45 per dozen). More information: smallcakesscottsdale.com.

Photo Credit/Courtesy of Pinspiration

Photo Credit/Courtesy of OdySea Aquarium Mermaid Magic

Photo Credit/Courtesy of SmallCakes Cupcakery Mermaid Cake

Jessica Gruetzemacher from dre’s salon in the Airpark has been working with clients to create dreamy mermaid-inspired hair color, including this luscious all-over pink (starts at $200). More information: dreshairsalon.com.

Kimberly Smith of Rejuvena Health and Aesthetics has developed a safe, organic and magical mermaid facial ($125/1 hour.) “Mermaids do something all women want to do, which is to not age. Plus they are sparkly and girly, which we all secretly love,” Smith said. For more information: werejuvenate.com.

Guest of the Fairmont Scottsdale

Princess can get swim lessons from the real experts – mermaids. For more information and packages: scottsdaleprincess.com.

THE 2017 GMC YUKON

Meet GMC’s full-size SUV. With its bold styling, premium materials and inspiring capability, Yukon creates a new standard in full-size utility.

Its remarkably quiet and spacious interior offers three rows of seating that can accomodate up to nine passengers. And with its confident lines and aerodynamic proportions, Yukon projects an unmistakable presence whether on the road or in your driveway.

BabyLux at DC Ranch and Shops at Gainey Village have these kids’ Mermaid BlingO Goggles ($25) available in pink and turquoise. For more information: babyluxonline.com.

With advanced technology and infotainment innovations, Yukon lets you stay fully connected and in control. We invite you to shop our fine selection of new SLE, SLT and Denali trim levels. Prices start from just $49,885 MSRP

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Mermaid Goggles

Photo Credit/Courtesy of Evolve Public Relations and Marketing

Mermaid Facial

Photo Credit/Courtesy of Jessica Gruetzemacher

Mermaid Hair

Photo Credit/Courtesy of the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Mermaid Swim Lessons

Experimac now offering tech tutoring

By Nearby News Staﬀ

If you’re in need of some technology tutoring and want to get all your computer, iPhone, and iPad questions answered, Experimac at Scottsdale Towne Square can help. Experimac now oﬀers 60-minute, individual technology tutoring classes inside their showroom for just $29.99. If an additional friend or family member wants to join you in the class, it’s just an extra $10 per person. e small group class limit is ﬁve people. Advanced registration is required.

Frazer Ryan opens North Scottsdale ofﬁce

By Nearby News Staﬀ

them the option of meeting with their attorney at our Phoenix or Scottsdale location.”

Experimac specializes in selling, repairing, and trading in gently-used, pre-owned and certiﬁed iPhones, iPads, computers, and more and is located at 13802 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 175 in Scottsdale. For more information, call Experimac at 480664-4707 or visit experimac.com/ scottsdale-az.

e Phoenix law ﬁrm Frazer Ryan Goldberg & Arnold LLP has opened an oﬃce in north Scottsdale at 9933 E. Bell Road.

e new location, which opened May 1, marks Frazer Ryan’s ﬁrst expansion beyond its main oﬃces at Central Avenue and Earll Drive.

“Our new Scottsdale oﬃce provides more convenience for our North Scottsdale clients,” said managing partner James W. Ryan “and gives

Founded in 1989, Frazer Ryan is a 2017 “Best Law Firms” honoree in trusts and estate law, tax law, tax controversy, ERISA law, elder law, and estate controversy. e ﬁrm’s 24 attorneys include nine certiﬁed legal specialists, six Best Lawyers in America honorees, and 10 Super Lawyers honorees.

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Frazer Ryan is opening a new ofﬁ ce in North Scottsdale.

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