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Phoenix Rising sees future with Major League Soccer

Phil and Hannah Adelman to be honored at June 3 event

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Life for soccer fans in the Valley hasn’t been easy. The fifth-largest city in the United States has MLB, NFL, NBA and NHL franchises, but it wasn’t until 2013 that it finally secured a professional soccer team.

And a lower-division one at that.

A lot has changed on the soccer landscape since then, including new teams, new players, new stadiums, new coaches and even new owners.

Is the awarding of a Major League Soccer expansion slot next? “I do feel confident that we will have all the Phoenix Rising defender Amadou Dia signs

After Valley resident Marc Adelman suffered a serious accident in 2007, he moved into a nursing home, where he was bedridden and fell into temporary depression until his body healed.

While there, he met Hannah Adelman (no relation), a volunteer who visited senior facilities to perform Jewish services for residents who weren’t able to attend synagogue. Marc credits Hannah with bringing him back to life.

Every time Hannah went to the nursing home, she urged Marc to get out of bed. “He was so stubborn, but Phil and Hannah Adelman visit senior facili-

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A woman sings along to a Spanish ballad on a microphone. A man stands up in front of his friends and dances to the beat of a Top 40 song.

Another man gets on the microphone and simply smiles and giggles. Other people in their group are digging into pizza, sipping sodas and socializing.

Everyone is clearly having a great day.

And that’s the whole point.

It’s almost noon on a Thursday in late April at Scottsdale Beer Company, and the owner of the restaurant and brewery, Doug Ledger, has closed his business to the general public for a few hours so he can host this group from Cortney’s Place, a Scottsdale-based day program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Earlier in the day, Ledger gave the group of 15 students a crash course on hops and malts, passing around bowls of each and encouraging everyone to smell and taste the ingredients.

“We want to make sure they have the best day they possibly can,” Samantha Mason, development director for Cortney’s Place, said. “We want to make sure they’re always heard and their voices always count.”

Cortney’s Place was founded in 2007, after Jim and Cindy Carpenter’s daughter, Cortney, was about to age out of the public school system. “I started this program when I didn’t find a good program for Cortney and she needed a program to attend once she graduated high school at the age of 22 from the Scottsdale school district. This was 11 and a half years ago,” Cindy Carpenter said. “I wanted a stimulating and meaningful program filling her days that would be exciting, while continuing to work on skills learned in school and easily lost.”

In addition to a plethora of outings like the beer class at Scottsdale Beer Company, Cortney’s Place holds art classes, music therapy, fitness sessions, group chats and more for students at its center, located at 7000 E. Shea Boulevard. In that sense, it has achieved the Carpenters’ dream for their daughter. “Cort has had the good fortune of many experiences of going to museums, ball games, dinners, the circus, plays, etc., and I wanted her to continue being able to experience life and others just like her,” Cindy Carpenter said.

Scottsdale Beer Company owner Doug Ledger talks to students from Cortney’s Place about the ingredients in beer. (Photos by Kimberly Carrillo)

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Doug Ledger bumps fists with Cortney Carpenter, the namesake of Cortney’s Place.

But the impact of Cortney’s Place has gone deeper. There are currently 32 students enrolled in the day program – and a waiting list of 22 people. “There are families who moved from out of state to come to Cortney’s Place,” Mason said. “We would like to be able to expand our model, and open another center.”

To do that, Cortney’s Place relies on fundraisers and assistance from the community – especially since they do not charge the families of any of their students for the center’s services.

“Many parents can’t afford assistance or day programs. Those monetary restrictions are not restrictions for our families,” Mason said.

Ledger has been a supporter of Cortney’s Place for the past three years, since his banker – who was on the board of the nonprofit – asked him to donate some gift certificates for Scottsdale Beer Company. Ledger took it a leap farther, hosting myriad events for Cortney’s Place at SBC and joining the board this past January.

“It’s such a great program for life enrichment,” Ledger said. “They get out so much and get to do so much.

Some kids here were nonverbal, almost vegetative, and through the events at Cortney’s Place, they’ve opened up.”

On May 17, Scottsdale Beer Company hosted the first of two major annual fundraisers for Cortney’s Place. The event, dubbed “Cheers to Future Years,” featured a live band, a beer garden, a food buffet, raffle and silent auction. SBC made a

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special brew for the occasion called Cortney’s Beer, a golden ale made with Chico yeast and Willamette hops. “It’s a nice, light, low-alcohol beer,” Ledger said. (The second major annual fundraiser for Cortney’s Place will be an “Old Hollywood”-themed gala at the Sheraton Grand Phoenix in November.)

When Ledger tells the group from Cortney’s Place that their fundraiser beer is a golden ale “because you’re all gold on my list,” there’s a collective giggle-groan, followed by myriad questions: How many flavors and types of beer are there? Why do some beer grains taste like chocolate? How many calories does beer have? Are the yeast droppings in beer the same thing as poop? Ledger answers all the students’ questions with candor and humor. They are clearly curious and engaged, and Ledger clearly loves that.

“I consider all these kids family,” he said. “Hopefully, Cortney’s Place becomes the standard of care.”

More than 400 people attended the “Cheers to Future Years” fundraiser at Scottsdale Beer Company on May 17.

Money raised from the sold-out ticket sales, raffle and silent auctions for items like Disney baskets and tickets to attractions like OdySea Aquarium and the Phoenix Zoo put Cortney’s Place a step closer to its goal of renovating its Scottsdale facility and possibly opening another center in the future.

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Soccer...continued from page 1 boxes checked,” Phoenix Rising FC cochairman Brett Johnson said.

The team plays at Phoenix Rising FC Soccer Complex in Scottsdale and is part the United Soccer League, which is the second division of the U.S. Soccer pyramid, but its ultimate goal is to earn first division status and join MLS. Phoenix Rising FC learned in November it was not a finalist for two expansion spots – and not even on a shortlist – but is confident it will soon be part of the league’s continued growth.

In March, Los Angeles Football Club debuted as team No. 23. Miami and Nashville secured the next two spots with the 26th set to go to either Detroit, Cincinnati or Sacramento.

Rising management is hopeful it will be chosen as either the 27th or 28th franchise to join the league in the years following 2020.

Johnson understands why things unfolded the way they did. “We were comfortable with it,” he said. “Our ownership group understood, and we were comfortable with not being on the shortlist. I don’t think there’s a team that’s done more this side of 2018 than Phoenix. Adding a billionaire to our cap table, and releasing the renderings to our stadium.”

Two months ago, the team announced that accomplished Chinese businessman Alex Zheng had joined the Phoenix Rising ownership group.

This isn’t Zheng’s first soccer team.

He also owns a part of the French club OGC Nice, who play in Ligue 1, the first division in France.

“The biggest factor is having Alex join our cap table,” Johnson said. “He’s a Chinese billionaire and a principal owner of a very prominent club in Europe. That’s a massive movement for Phoenix because one of the question marks was the depth of the capital relative to our ownership group and Alex helps to move the needle considerably on that.”

Besides adding an important figure to the ownership group, the team also revealed renderings for the new stadium it will build if awarded an MLS slot. Unlike other stadiums that are home to professional sports teams in Arizona, Phoenix Rising doesn’t plan to build their stadium with a roof, believing they can keep both players

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and fans cool during the hot Arizona summer nights.

“We’ve made more progress with our stadium,” Johnson said. “We’ve gone out with the renderings and we worked extensively with the MLS to give them assurances and confidence that we’re addressing the heat.”

The 21,000-seat stadium has been designed to keep the patrons and players cool with architectural ingenuity that includes a large canopy at the top for shading, and water walls the fans will pass through as they enter the stadium.

With the design for the stadium ready, only one more major item is left to cross off the list for Phoenix Rising.

“The last piece is, we need to secure shovel-ready land in a good location,” Johnson said. “We have several options that we’re currently in discussions with, including where we play right now. That’s where a great deal of our focus is off the field.”

If Phoenix Rising makes the jump from the USL to the MLS, the day-today team operations wouldn’t change much. The team already operates like a first division team off the field, players say, which would make for a smooth transition.

Defender Amadou Dia, who had two stints with two MLS teams, is impressed with how on par Phoenix Rising is with other MLS teams.

“Phoenix Rising is basically to me an MLS club,” Dia said. “The way we get treated, meals after practice, before practice, cryotherapy. Some teams don’t even have a partnership with cryotherapy in the MLS and we do. So the way we get treated here is basically an MLS team. I think we have the best set up out of all the USL teams.”

Dia has played in front of extraordinary atmospheres in his time in the MLS, he said, and he expects the in-game ambience in Phoenix to be just as good, if not better than, previous expansion teams. “Our fan base is really good,” he said. “I was lucky enough to play in the Sporting KC’s stadium our first couple years.

Playing there, playing in Portland, Seattle, they’re all amazing stadiums.

I get the same type of feeling in the environment here in Phoenix. We sell out most of our games here. Phoenix is a great city. Soccer is all that’s missing.”

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I’m stubborn, too,” Hannah said. Finally, one day she convinced him to come to a service. “And that was kind of the beginning.”

“The Jewish services (were) the first activity I did that helped jump-start my life,” Marc said. “It was at that point life had more meaning.”

Eventually, Marc moved from the nursing home to assisted living facilities before landing at Beatitudes Campus, a retirement community in Phoenix.

Hannah and her husband, Phil, have conducted Jewish services and Jewish holiday-focused activities at more than 20 senior living facilities across the Valley for the past 18 years. With Phil’s help, Hannah still conducts services in about eight or nine communities, including the Beatitudes, where the couple moved last year.

“I believe our relationship 11 years ago was bashert (meant to be), because 11 years later, we are living on the same campus, separated by one building,” Marc said.

Marc has been so moved by the Adelmans’ generosity of spirit and community service that he, along with his mother, Charlotte, a Holocaust

survivor, have organized a “Here’s to Life” celebration to honor the couple’s 18 years of outreach to thousands of Jewish seniors around the Valley.

The event will take place June 3, at Orange Tree Golf Resort in Scottsdale and will include a buffet brunch, musical entertainment and keynote speaker Mary Jo West, the Valley’s first prime time anchorwoman.

West doesn’t know the Adelmans, but was inspired by Marc’s passion for the couple. “I saw very clearly that they are in a class by themselves in helping to stamp out loneliness,” she said. “I am humbled to be part of this joyous afternoon honoring this couple who bring the power of love to so many who may be forgotten.”

The Adelmans, who have been married for 60 years, shy away from the spotlight. “Marc is doing this out of love,” Hannah said. “We’ve known him a long time. I worked with him when he was so sick and to watch him turn into such a wonderful person that really wants to give back is pretty amazing.”

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Following installation and testing during April and May, customers and visitors to the northeast portion of Scottsdale – Scottsdale Road east to 75th Street between Indian School Road and Camelback Road – will be able to easily find parking spots using the city’s new app, Parker.

Parker, developed by Streetline, is a mobile application that will place sensors at parking spots, keeping data on which spots are open and occupied, while giving guidance right on a person’s cell phone to direct them to untaken spots.

The app also allows merchants to publish available parking outside their locations online, encouraging more customers to visit their establishments.

City transportation director Paul Basha says that other cities that partnered with Streetline have seen business in the covered area increase as much as 12 percent.

Mostly, though, he hopes that when the app officially launches in late June, app users will be able to avoid some of the headache trying to find a parking spot causes.

“We’ve all had that experience where we want to go to a restaurant, a shop or some other business, and we go to the front door and we notice there’s no available spots,” he said. “So sometimes we’ll just go somewhere else or have to figure another place

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Parking sensors have only been placed in 834 parking spaces in the northeast portion of Old Town Scottsdale thus far, according to a press release from the city, which means a majority of the area will remain as-is for now.

But Basha says that if the app and sensors work well, and receive positive reactions from customers and business owners, the city would likely be inclined to spread the product to parking spaces all around Old Town, and possibly further.

“If the program is successful, then we plan on extending it to other parts of Old Town Scottsdale, and likely other parts of the city where there is high parking demand,” Basha said.

Basha also said limited parking data will be available to local police and parking officials, aiding in enforcing time restrictions listed for available spaces. Though there is a limited duration a car can be in a parking space, Old Town Scottsdale is known for its many unpaid spots, which Basha said is not changing any time soon.

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Mighty Mud Mania: The gimmick that’s become a 42-year tradition event, but the Arizona mud proved too tough for the stain remover; the product had trouble taking the mud stains out of the shirts. After two years, the company decided to discontinue its sponsorship of the event. Since the mud run proved such a hit with residents, Scottsdale Parks and Recreation decided to continue the event as “Mighty Mud Mania.”

Today, the mud pools, rope swings and obstacle courses of Mighty Mud Mania attract over 12,000 participants. Kids and adults can get cool and dirty at this year’s Mud Mania on June 9 at Chaparral Park.

The photos below document decades of muddy fun at this annual event.

Mighty Mud Mania, which began as a promotional gimmick for a stainremoval product in the 1970s, has blossomed into a popular Scottsdale event now in its 42nd year. In 1976, a national household products brand approached Scottsdale’s Parks and Recreation department about sponsoring a race through a muddy obstacle course. The idea was that participants would slog through the course wearing white t-shirts and then receive coupons for the company’s stain remover, which, in theory, would demonstrate the effectiveness of the product by restoring the muddy t-shirts to their original white. Participants loved the

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Two boys race through a mud pit from a past Mighty Mud Mania in Chaparral Park. 3. Former Scottsdale mayor Herb Drinkwater talks with former Parks and Recreation manager Daul Valenzuela. 4. Two children wrangle one of the crawling obstacles at Mighty Mud Mania. 5. This photo from the mid-1970s captures a child plunging into the mud at one of the first Mighty Mud Mania events, when it was still sponsored by a national stain removal brand. (Photos courtesy Scottsdale Public Library)

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Understanding the basics, and BASIS, of success

By Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane Students at BASIS charter and private schools are very good at math. It’s one of the reasons BASIS has the No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, No. 4, No. 5, No. 8 and No. 14 high schools in the nation as ranked by U.S. News & World Report.

I’m proud that BASIS’ first schools started right here in Arizona. As Mayor of Scottsdale, I am proud my town is home to the top-ranked BASIS charter school. BASIS charter and private schools can be found around the state, nation and even internationally. BASIS is now a part of what I consider to be one of our state’s finest exports in the past decade. Arizona has long been a state known for its 5 “Cs.” Perhaps we now add a sixth, curriculum, for the amazing results BASIS is producing with its successful way of educating.

But with success comes scrutiny, and sometimes skewed assessments to advance a bias against charter schools.

That was the case recently in the form of an article that first appeared on azcentral.com on May 7th.

The article’s premise is that the people who worked so hard to build BASIS into a top-ranked educational system that manages public and private schools should not be allowed to enjoy their success. The premise is not only wrong but ignores the fact that charters get less funding per student than traditional public schools when you add up all funding sources.

If a school which in its charter variant gets less than its public school counterparts can rise to such levels in national rankings, and subsequently satisfy parents who pay in excess of $25,000 a year to educate their kids in BASIS private and international schools, that sounds like something Arizona needs to learn from. For some reason azcentral.com finds fault with that.

I have owned several small businesses. It’s hard work with a lot of risk, as was the case with BASIS in the early years. Those who find success ought to be able to enjoy it.

I trust the judgment of Craig Barrett,

the former CEO of Intel who currently chairs BASIS Charter Schools Inc.’s nonprofit board of directors, especially when it comes to the complexities of school finance and delivering the best services for students and parents.

Simply put, BASIS operates great charter schools deserving of its rankings. BASIS Scottsdale was the topranked school in the nation according to the latest available rankings published

by U.S. News & World Report. That’s a point of pride for BASIS, for Scottsdale, and for Arizona.

If Michael and Olga Block, as the founders of BASIS’ Curriculum schools, have found a way to deliver superb educations and make a good – even great – living doing so, more power to them.

I consider this an exceptional achievement, not an exception worthy of criticism. That a 76-year old Professor Emeritus and his wife decided to use their savings and good work to buy a place in Manhattan sounds like a case study in living life through to the finish line. Criticizing them is to do so of any of the many private businesses that contract with public schools.

Indeed, since becoming senior citizens, the Blocks have grown their combination of businesses that manage

public and private schools into ones with some 20,000 students, 14,000 of which are in Arizona. Likewise, a sizable majority of their 2,200 employees are in this state. We should all be so productive.

There is no sin in people being paid or earning what they are worth. If football and basketball coaches at our two largest public universities are paid millions, or if administrators at private and public universities are well compensated, what is wrong with education innovators enjoying the rewards of their endeavors?

It is regrettable the article all but ignored BASIS’ exceptionalism while attempting to find fault with a hardworking couple who built a thriving business.

As a believer in school choice, whether that be our Scottsdale Unified School District, BASIS, other charter schools, or private schools, I don’t understand why the Republic is so against successful choices. Rather than praise charter schools, the Republic often finds ways to dismiss their success.

But in this country, at schools like BASIS, it’s good to know its students are learning success in education – and this should always be a basis for celebration.

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An oasis in the city, Enchanted Island offers nine fanciful rides and a number of attractions geared toward young children. The highlight is the 66-year-old Encanto Carousel, one of the oldest continuously operating

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“We are always looking to add new attractions to the amusement park,” said Claudia Castaneda, who’s in charge of picnics and events for Enchanted Island. “Last year, we added a giant 30-foot climbing wall and two kiddie slides to the Splash Zone.”

Always wanted to climb the Grand Canyon? Then check out Enchanted Island’s Grand Canyon Climbing Wall. After Super Bowl’s NFL Experience festivities ended in 2015 in downtown Phoenix, the NFL donated the attraction to the city. Because Enchanted Island leases the land for the park from the city, they in turn installed a part of the climbing wall at the park.

Make sure to bring your swimsuit and cool off in the Splash Zone featuring flower showers, water mushrooms, and a dumping bucket.

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“We host hundreds of birthday parties each year and almost a 100 company events,” Castaneda said. “We also host four major special events during the year: an Easter Egg Hunt, Cinco de Mayo Celebration, Harvest Festival and our Winter Wonderland Express.”

Rent the park for a private company event. The park can accommodate groups up to 10,000 people. Company picnics include all-day park rides, horseshoes, volleyball, pedal boats, a bounce house, a company banner, and menu options. Companies can also have a DJ, face painting and a photo booth. The park is also a fantastic place for a field trip, birthday parties and fundraising opportunities.

There’s much to enjoy and explore at Enchanted Island, including the park’s friendly mascot, Pete the Parrot.

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Presented by Scottsdale Arts, Deep Time takes visitors on a journey to the prehistoric ocean that once covered the Sonoran Desert, as imagined through the eyes of Tucson-based artists Lex Gjurasic and Rachel Slick. During the May 26 opening reception, Slick will take young visitors on a visual journey within the installation from 7 to 8 p.m. using an illustrated treasure map.

When: Various times May 26 to August 24; opening reception is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, May 26.

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Students at Culinary Kids Camp will learn practical cooking techniques for basic meals along with kitchen safety and sanitation. (Photo courtesy Scottsdale Community College)

When summer boredom sets in, kids tend to spend a little too much time staring at screens of all sizes. If you’re looking for a fun and more productive way for your children to pass the time, the Scottsdale Community College Culinary Arts program is offering six sessions of Culinary Kids Camp for ages 11-15, starting June 4.

Each session runs four days.

Students will learn practical cooking techniques for basic meals along with kitchen safety and sanitation and the importance of hand-washing during the four-day camp, which will take place in the college’s Culinary Arts Kitchen.

“The students will not be using knives in the kitchen, but will get plenty of hands-on experience each day with recipes that they can make at home,” said SCC’s Chef Trena Jones, who will lead the camp. Campers will learn to prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. “It’s going to be a very fun class.”

Each student will learn how to gather and measure ingredients and follow a recipe with an emphasis on healthy

cooking methods, Jones said.

The first day, campers will learn how to make a breakfast quesadilla with scrambled eggs, a smoothie and nobake energy bites. Day two will feature pizza, which includes making pizza dough; day three, students will cook pasta with Alfredo sauce, salad and garlic bread; and day four, campers will whip up cinnamon rolls and sugar cookies that they will roll out, cut with cookie cutters and decorate.

Camp sessions will be available in the morning and afternoon June 4-7, June 11-14 and June 18-21 and will be limited to 15 students per session.

Registration costs $225 per camper and includes a logo apron, chef ’s hat, printed recipes and experience preparing food in a commercial kitchen.

Parents can register their children at the SCC Admissions Office or call 480-423-6100 for information on how to register. SCC is located at 9000 E. Chaparral Rd., Scottsdale.

For more details, visit https://bit. ly/2wcZ1po or contact Darlene Hoeg at 480-423-6578 or darlene.hoeg@ scottsdalecc.edu.

Visitors are invited to celebrate Butterfly Wonderland’s birthday with a Memorial Day weekend celebration. Guests will enjoy complimentary face painting, lifesize reptile and butterfly characters onsite, a caricature artist and musical entertainment.

When: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 26, to Monday, May 28 Where: Butterfly Wonderland, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale Cost: various pricing Info: 480-800-3000, butterflywonderland.com

McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park Concert Series

Some of the Valley’s best bands come together to play every Sunday evening.

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, with kids younger than 2 riding free Info: therailroadpark.com

Mighty Mud Mania

Mighty Mud Mania returns with muddy obstacles for people of all ages and ability levels. There are even non-muddy activities for those who prefer not to get dirty. The event includes the Original Mud course, Mini Mud, Mudville, extreme course and inflatable slide arena.

When: 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 9 Where: Chaparral Park, 5401 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale Cost: Free Info: scottsdaleaz.gov/mighty-mudmania

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When: 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 16 Where: Eldorado Aquatic and Fitness Center, 2301 N. Miller Road, Scottsdale Cost: Adults: $3 residents and $5 nonresidents; children: $2 residents and $3 nonresidents Info: 480-312-2484, aquatics@ scottsdaleaz.gov

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new songs and games, and playing on child-friendly instruments. This program is supported in part by a grant from Scottsdale Cultural Council. Space is limited.

What: 11 to 11:45 a.m. Thursday, May 31 Where: Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale Cost: Free; tickets available before the program Info: 480-312-7323 or scottsdalelibrary. org

Experience the Mediterranean

Live la dolce vita for a weekend at MIM and enjoy the sounds and cultures of the Mediterranean Sea! Enjoy handson activities, get up close and personal with some instruments from this region, and give your ears a taste of the Mediterranean with live performances.

When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 9, and Sunday, June 10 Where: Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix Cost: Included with paid museum admission; free for members Info: 480-478-6000 or mim.org

Summer Camps

Keep kids active and engaged at summer camp, June 4 to July 27. Camps are available for those in first through eighth grades. Kids will participate in sports, fitness competitions, science experiments, craft projects, arts, special events, excursions and more.

When: Various times Monday, June 4, to Friday, July 27 Where: Throughout Scottsdale Cost: Various prices Info: ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “summer camp”

Kids’ Essential Knife Skills

In this hands-on class for kids, little chefs will gain basic knife skills and practice fundamental cuts – mince, dice and julienne. Kids will put their new skills to use as they slice vegetables and fruit as a snack to dip into homemade sunflower seed butter. Then, they’ll whip up a quick, fresh tomato sauce to top off their own personal pita pizza.

When: 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 20 Where: Sur La Table, Scottsdale Fashion Square, 7014-590 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale; Kierland Commons, 15205 N. Kierland Boulevard, Scottsdale Cost: $55 Info: 1-800-243-0852

Disney Aladdin Jr.

When the street urchin, Aladdin, vies for the attention of the beautiful princess Jasmine, he uses a genie’s magic power to become a prince to marry her. Iago, Jafar, the Genie and more are in this musical adventure filled with magic, mayhem and the power of love.

When: Through Sunday, June 17; 7:30 p.m. Fridays; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays; and 2 p.m. Sundays Where: Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre, Scottsdale Fashion Square, 7014 E. Camelback Road, Suite 0586, Scottsdale Cost: $15 Info: desertstages.org

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The Rooster Tavern bus is parked by the front doors. (Photos by Niki D'Andrea)

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ALS Bite Nite returns to Scottsdale on June 2

By Alexis Andreopoulis Scottsdale foodies and philanthropists can eat well for a good cause at ALS Bite Night, which returns to the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa on June 2.

For the last 10 years, the ALS Association Arizona Chapter has held the event, which features dishes from many of the Valley’s most popular restaurants and signature dishes made just for the affair.

ALS Bite Nite was introduced in 2008 and since then has been held every year to benefit families and patients living with Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

“Bite Nite was created in 2008 because the association wanted to host a foodie gala that would appeal to a wide audience. All of the cooking shows were just becoming popular and the event was unique in the Phoenix market at the time,” Taryn Norley, executive director of the ALS Association Arizona Chapter, said.

Every year, the Arizona chapter serves

more than 400 patients, and last year’s Bite Nite event made a record $258,000 that went toward patient and family services, community outreach, medical equipment, and to help support the children’s program for those who have lost a loved one to the disease.

“This event helps bring awareness to ALS while also raising funds to support our programs and services for people living with ALS,” Norley said.

Last year’s event had 16 restaurants serving food and drew more than 800 guests. The ALS Association Arizona Chapter expects nothing less this year.

Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill will be participating for the 9th consecutive year. “We were there the first year when it was just a couple hundred guests. It’s very special to us to have been there each year participating as the event itself has become the premier event in the Valley,” said John Banquil, director of brand development for Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill.

Gift bags and raffles are part of the fun at ALS Bite Nite. (Photo courtesy Evolve PR and Marketing)

With so many guests and restaurants, it takes a talented team to keep the event running smoothly, and the ALS Association Arizona Chapter committee keeps up with all the hard work.

“Our committee is a group of individuals who have been touched by the disease and they want to do something to help. The committee is a true fundraising committee and this event truly takes everyone working on all aspects of it,” Norley said.

Norley wants to make sure to keep the night focused on what truly matters – the patients and families of those af-

fected. “The ALS Association Arizona Chapter’s mission is to serve and empower people affected by ALS to live their lives to the fullest and to support national research,” Norley said. “Let’s focus on what the patient can still do and not what they have lost from the disease.”

ALS Bite Nite takes place from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, 6902 E. Greenway Parkway, Scottsdale. Tickets start at $150 and can be purchased at bitenite. org.

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Do you always grill your steak? Well, this month you can "steak” your claim on a New York steak seared the way top chefs love to do it – in a skillet and bathed in butter, garlic and herbs!

My father was a butcher all of his life, so I learned quite a few tips about beef in my lifetime. It’s a big trend these days, but searing a steak in a skillet was always dad’s cooking method of choice.

There are some real secrets to the perfect pan-seared steak. Pat the steak dry, liberally coat with salt, let it rest and al-

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In honor of Father’s Day this June, I’m cooking up my favorite cut of beef using my father’s favorite techniques.

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Ingredients: - 2 tablespoons olive oil - 1 thick cut steak, about 1-1/2 inches (I prefer New York, rib-eye or T-bone) - 3-4 cloves fresh garlic, cut in half lengthwise - 2-3 sprigs of fresh herbs (I used rosemary and thyme) - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided - Salt and pepper Directions: Pat steak dry on both sides with paper towels. Liberally coat both sides of steak with salt and pepper.

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Chandler residents are finally getting what they have asked for – a new building for the Chandler Museum, and with it a shady structure with an artistic twist.

In August of 2017, the Chandler Arts Commission put an ad out for artists to help create a public art installation that will be incorporated into the design of the new Chandler Museum building.

As many as 15 local artists applied for the chance to have their design and artistry used to enhance the new Chandler Museum building.

The artists were told the fee for the project would be up to $60,000 and will cover all materials, fabrication, installation, travel, insurance, and design fees.

The Chandler Arts Commission narrowed down their search to three finalists based on merit and whose aesthetics they believed would best fit the style of the building, and when it all came down to, it they chose Jeff Zischke, an artist based out of Scottsdale.

A seasoned vet when it comes to public art, Zischke has designed plenty of public art installations around Arizona; most famous are his art installation “Water Striders” at Scottsdale Waterfront and a 24-foot-high stainless-steel horse at WestWorld of Scottsdale.

It was no question for The Chandler Arts Commission that Zischke was qualified for the project, and Zischke is excited to get started. “Well it’s a big shade structure, 65 feet by 75 feet, and so for me that was a challenge. I like doing big stuff, thinking on a grand scale, so that intrigued me,” he said.

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“I chose organic-based wavy-type shapes that were developed with a new design motif that reflects the modern and progressive traits of the people and the City of Chandler,” Zischke said.

Zischke’s main muse for this art piece was to create a real experience for anyone who visits the museum.

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The Chandler Arts Commission has been working with Zischke to finalize his design so they can begin fabrication and installation.

“I am really looking forward to seeing this public art installation in place,” said Peter Bugg, Chandler’s visual arts coordinator. “I’m excited to be able to use the public funds obtained from this ordinance for an arts project that will be integrated within the museum for visitors to enjoy. I think it’s a good use of money from the perspective of the artist, architect and taxpayers whose votes fund the museum.”

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As the San Francisco Giants, who train in the spring at Scottsdale Stadium and were recently inducted into the Scottsdale History Hall of Fame, commemorate their 60th anniversary in San Francisco throughout the 2018 season, there is little doubt that Felipe Alou will be celebrated accordingly.

He, and his story, should be celebrated throughout baseball, too.

Alou’s legacy on the baseball diamond extends far beyond what he accomplished as a player or manager.

Just look around any Major League Baseball stadium.

Six decades have passed since Alou made his major league debut with the San Francisco Giants on June 8, 1958.

But he didn’t just make his debut that day. He made history. Often dubbed the “Jackie Robinson of the Dominican Republic,” Alou became the firstever player born and raised in that nation to play in the majors.

“It’s motivating,” Diamondbacks shortstop Ketel Marte said. “He’s one

of the people you have to follow. He can teach us many things.”

Marte is one of 77 Domincan players to start the 2018 season on a major league roster.

Alou, now a special assistant with the San Francisco Giants, inspired not just Domincans but many Latin players. When he debuted in ‘58, the percentage of Latinos who had played at least one game in the major leagues was just 5.2. In 2016, they represented more than a quarter of the league (27.4 percent).

Alou’s journey to the big leagues from his home in Bajos de Haina, San Cristóbal, mirrors the path hundreds of his successors have followed in pursuit of a new life in a new country.

Alou played 17 years in the big leagues. His first six years were spent with the Giants, where he played alongside Willie Mays, Willie McCovey and Orlando Cepeda. His brothers, Mateo Alou and Jesus Alou, were also in the Giants organization and in 1963,

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Alou also spent time with the Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves, the Oakland Athletics, the New York Yankees, the Montreal Expos and the Milwaukee Brewers before retiring as a player in 1974. He returned to the Expos organization in 1976 as an instructor, but Felipe Alou (right) was encouraged to write a book about his life by journalist Peter Kerasotis. (Photo by Katie Woo/Cronkite News) the accidental death of his oldest son remy parents, my brothers and sisters, sulted in Alou stepping away from the until practically this day.” team for nearly a year.

Alou is still involved with the Giants’ During his 16 years with the Expos, major league partnership in the DoAlou served as a minor league man- minican Republic. Each major league ager for the team and spent his win- team has an academy in the Dominiters back in the Dominican Republic, can Republic dedicated to promotmanaging his former baseball team. In ing and building promising prospects 1992, he was named manager of the from the country. The Giants facility is Expos, becoming the first Dominican located in Boca Chica. Its name? The to ever manage in the major leagues. Felipe Alou Baseball Academy.

He managed the Expos for nine years, “He’s a mentor,” Kerasotis said. “He served as a bench coach for the De- goes over to the minor league comtroit Tigers in 2002 and replaced plex a lot. Last year, I was with him Dusty Baker as the Giants manager in and when they came out of the locker 2003 for four seasons. He also man- room, they all circled around him. Not aged his son, Moises Alou, in both just the Dominican players but the Montreal and San Francisco. other Latino players, as well, and he Author and journalist Peter Kera- would hold court like Yoda from Star sotis became fascinated with Alou’s Wars. story. He spent the last five years con“It’s been very interesting to see his versing with Alou and is the co-author stature amongst his peers, the young of Alou: My Baseball Journey, which guys coming up, and the media that was published last year. covered him as a manager.” Kerasotis “I really believe his life story needed added. “He has an aura, a charisma to be told,” Kerasotis said. “It is an im- and a presence about him that attracts portant part of baseball history and people.” his country’s history. He is their Jackie Giants pitcher Johnny Cueto, a DoRobinson; he paved the way for ev- minican native as well, is one of those erybody. Now that country produces people. “I always talk to him when he’s more players than any other country here,” said Cueto, through interpreter outside of the United States.”

Erwin Higueros. “He’s always positive, The book weaves through the tales he’s always talking about the young of Alou’s early life in the Dominican arms that we have. He was a great Republic and the impact war had on manager and trusted all of his players.” his family. It delves deep into Alou’s Alou, 82, maintains his witty sense baseball career and the impact it had of humor. Finally his story is out on on his family and his country. It tells paper, with no chance of being lost. stories Alou had never shared and “I have been a complete baseball pershows history in the way that statistics son,” Alou said. “My children started cannot. “This is not another baseball to tell me, ‘You have a story to tell. You book,” he said. “This book contains have to write a book.’” things from where we were born, war,

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Just Plane Business Debby Boone stars as Dorothy Brock in 42nd Street. (Photo special to Nearby News)

Thanks to her mother-in-law Rosemary Clooney, Grammy Awardwinning singer Debby Boone has fond memories of being in the Valley.

“Probably the strongest memory for me was doing my mother-in-law Rosemary Clooney’s White Christmas tour,” Boone explained. “She included me in that and we put my kids in that very first show in Phoenix. I never dreamt something like that could ever happen. It was a blast and we did it for many years.”

She will create more memories this summer when she performs in 42nd Street, a production of Scottsdale Musical Theater Company at the Tempe Center for the Arts. She is costarring with Charles Shaughnessy, who appeared in The Nanny and Days of Our Lives.

Boone will play the slightly pasther-prime Dorothy Brock, a diva who is annoyed about having to audition for a new stage production. As Brock, Boone continues to expand her theatrical repertoire, which includes Broadway stints in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Grease, as well as The Sound of Music, South Pacific and Camelot.

“I’ve never actually seen the show (42nd Street) done live on stage, but I’ve seen the movie,” Boone said. “I’m very familiar with the music because so much of it is just standard popular music now.

“Before I said yes, I read the script and listened to the music and it’s different than anything I’ve ever done in my life. I’m up for new challenges and experiences at this phase of my career.”

The musical’s songs were a good fit for Boone’s natural range, which was showcased in her 1977 hit, “You Light Up My Life.”

“In musical theater, usually the challenge for me is that everything is too high,” Boone, the daughter of Pat Boone, said. “I am a true alto. There are not a lot of leading roles written for altos, but this role is. I think it would be challenging for most female singers to sing as low as the part requires.”

Boone is looking forward to performing in the Valley.

“I love musical theater and I love working in a company,” she said.

“There’s nothing quite like the energy of working with a full cast and an orchestra. I know Scottsdale Musical Theater Company is a delightful theater company and they put on great productions, so I’m really excited.”

IF YOU GO What: 42nd Street When: Various times Friday, July 6 through Sunday, July 15 Where: Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe Cost: $36-$58 Info: 602-909-4215, scottsdalemusicaltheater.com

The Scottsdale Airport-Yesterday and Today looks back at its highlights and describes its current operations and future renovations. The speaker is Steve Ziomek, commissioner and chairman of the Scottsdale Airport Advisory Commission.

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Butterfly Wonderland’s Birthday Celebration Visitors are invited to celebrate Butterfly Wonderland’s birthday with a Memorial Day weekend celebration.

Guests will enjoy complimentary face painting, life-size reptile and butterfly characters onsite, a caricature artist and musical entertainment.

When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 26, to Monday, May 28 Where: Butterfly Wonderland, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale Cost: $15.95 children ages 2 to 12; $23.95 adults Info: 480-800-3000, butterfly wonderland.com

Cave Creek Balloon Festival This Memorial Day weekend celebration is the biggest annual single-day event in Cave Creek. It features a Civil Air Patrol color guard presentation, a flyover by the Deer Valley Composite Squadron and glowing hot air balloons.

The night concludes with live music from Western Fusion and a patriotic fireworks show.

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thing for every pet owner. Bring your favorite four-legged friend along and enjoy a day of live entertainment, author readings and giveaways.

When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 26; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 27 Where: WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale Cost: $5 to $9 Info: 1-800-977-3609, phoenixpet expo.com

Talk Cinema Mixing Hollywood flair with the element of surprise, it offers sneak previews of new independent and foreign films. Audiences arrive at the theater not knowing what will be screened and are among the first to see a new movie and then engage in a critical discussion led by film scholars and special guests – destined to start conversations before the films ever come out.

When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 29 Where: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second Street, Scottsdale Cost: $14 Info: 480-499-8587, scottsdale performingarts.org

Summer Shorts 2018 Theatre Artists Studio celebrates summer with a festival of short plays penned by its playwrights. They’re comical, dramatic and absurd.

When: various times Thursday, June 14, to Sunday, June 24 Where: Theatre Artists Studio, 4848 E. Cactus Road, Scottsdale Cost: $15 to $25 Info: 602-765-0120, thestudiophx.org

Wish Hot Import Nights Hot Import Nights along with Power 98.3 features a HIN Festival showcasing hot modified cars with headlining concert performances.

When: 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 2 Where: WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale Cost: Tickets TBA Info: hotimportnights.com

Scottsdale Fahrenheit Festival The inaugural festival includes the richest arm wrestling contest in the nation with the world’s greatest arm wrestler, Travis Bagent; the Arizona Ales & Cocktails Festival, featuring top mixologists, M Culinary and the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild; and Scottsdale Beat the Heat, the most lucrative road race in Arizona. There will also be The El Hefe Jalapeno Eating Contest presented by Udder Delights and a fastpitch baseball contest for adults and kids with trophies being awarded to the winners with the most “heat.”

When: Saturday, June 16 Where: WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale Cost: $5 to $16 Info: scottsdalefahrenheitfestival.com/

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The W Source expands According to statistics portal statis- signature group class formats. Mem28.9 million people across the bers can expect full-body workouts nationwide network to Scottsdale ta.com, U.S. practiced Pilates in 2017. Were and improvement in posture, balance, on the town

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It’s a place where women in business can help other women succeed in the business world. The W Source is a nationwide networking organization that just launched its newest chapter in Scottsdale.

The organization consists of female professionals in the business world. The goal is to help expand their referral networks and grow their businesses by connecting with other professionals in their same city.

“The W Source was built out because we recognized a lack of a national female-centric networking group for female professionals and service providers,” Hannah Buschbom, cofounder of The W Source, said.

Buschbom, who is a partner, cer- Vickie Garcia, a CFP Wealth Advisor at NextBridge Advisors, will lead the Scottsdale chapter tified financial planner and certified Wealth of The W Source. (Photo courtesy The W Source) divorce finance analyst, cofounded The W Source with Ameriflex CEO Each chapter of the group holds Tom Goodson in September, 2017. monthly meetings as well as one-onThey have six operating chapters one meetings that are specifically desince their launch and 20 that will be signed to create relationships within launching before June, and the goal of personal networks. Garcia hopes having 100 chapters up and running Scottsdale businesswomen really take nationwide within a year. advantage of this opportunity.

“Our goal is to grow our presence “The purpose of setting up this thoughtfully and strategically, so that group was largely a desire to be a betwhen we create a national advertising ter resource for my clients who are program, consumers utilize our web- looking for services that extend besite to find vetted and trusted female yond the area of my expertise. As a professionals in their local area,” Bus- holistic financial planner, it’s crucial chbom said. that I am concerned with the best loWith their next chapter opening in cal professionals to better assist my Scottsdale, they chose Vickie Garcia, clients with their unique needs,” Gara CFP Wealth Advisor at NextBridge cia said.

Wealth Advisors, to lead the local The W Source ranks their chapters chapter. by tiers and also on the population “Vickie is part of Know Phoenix for where the chapter is based. “With 2018. She was able to utilize her local a high median income and a rapidly network to expand the chapter. In ad- growing demographic of working dition, in her practice at NextBridge professionals, Scottsdale is a Tier III Wealth Advisors, where she is a part- city, which means that there can only ner and a Certified Financial Planner, be two chapters in the city,” Buschshe works with her clients during the bom said. “The large concentration of complex phases of their lives,” Busch- professional service providers in the bom said. “Vickie was seeking a way area makes it ideal for us to support to grow her business through referrals the top females in this competitive while also having access to serve her market.” clients better, so we thought she was the perfect fit.” comm. spotlight

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If you’ve always wanted to do Pilates but found the classes too expensive or thought of Pilates as an elitist and exclusive workout routine, Club Pilates wants to change your mind. Club Pilates opened in March and has a goal of making the mind-body principles and equipment-based workout available to anyone at any age or fitness level.

Phoenix resident Kim Pickens decided to open Club Pilates in the Scottsdale area because she wanted to bring affordable Pilates classes to her neighbors. The boutique-style Pilates studio has been open for 10 weeks and is the 13th Club Pilates franchise in the nation.

“It was a risky decision because it is so far north; however, the north Scottsdale, Cave Creek, Carefree community has really opened up their arms to us. They’ve really welcomed us.”

Pickens said.

Club Pilates offers a light and bright environment. The staff is welcoming and creates a supportive atmosphere.

Club Pilates offers modernized and state-of-the-art equipment such as Reformers, EXO chairs, TRX, Trigger Point springboard and Barre.

There are four class levels and eight

strength and flexibility.

“Pilates is a great exercise to help alleviate back pain, and there’s about six different exercises that our classes focus on,” Pickens said. “It’s great for increasing core strength, including the middle back, lower back and obliques, as well as the external abdominal area.”

Pickens recommends beginners attend their 30 minute intro to Pilates classes, which they offer free to the community three times a week. After that, she suggests private lessons if you’ve never done Pilates before. For the more seasoned professional, Pickens recommends their level 1.5 and 2 classes. The studio even has a Cadillac in one of their private studios, which is an advanced Pilates machine. The average price for classes is $20 per class.

“Pilates is an exercise for everybody, any age. We have classes that can adjust to any level, any age, men or women,” Pickens said.

Club Pilates is open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Club Pilates is located at 31313 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 100, Scottsdale. Prices vary per class. Call 480-900-7278 or visit clubpilates.com/northscottsdale for more information.

Club Pilates offers a range of classes using state-of-the-art equipment and employing a variety of exercises. (Photos courtesy Fishman Public Relations)

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Scottsdale Bar Association presents “Legislative Update” program on June 23 On June 12, the Scottsdale Bar Association will present its continuing legal education (CLE) program, “Legislative Update,” at Gainey Ranch Golf Club. The speaker will be Mark Osborn of Kutak Rock law firm, who will discuss the 2018 legislative session. Mon-

ica Lindstrom, founder of Scottsdalebased Lindstrom Mediations, is the program sponsor. Registration for the luncheon begins at 11:45 a.m. at Gainey Ranch Golf Club, 7600 Gainey Club Drive, Scottsdale. Visit scottsdalebar. com for more information.

Montessori Children’s House of Scottsdale preschool opening in August Montessori Children’s House of Scottsdale will be opening its doors in August for preschool children of Scottsdale residents. The school, located at the Congregational Church of the Valley at Shea Boulevard and 120th Street, is owned and will be operated by Tommy and Kathy Andrews, founders of the Evergreen Montessori School in Evergreen, Colorado, which celebrated its 40th anniversary this year.

Milena Šmalc will be lead teacher at the new school. She has been teaching for more than 30 years, most recently as lead teacher at the Maria Montessori Preschool affiliated with the Fountain Hills Charter School. “Both my grandson and granddaughter have had the

great privilege of being taught by Milena and when the opportunity arose to start this school, I knew I wanted Milena as the lead teacher,” Kathy Andrews said. “So much of Montessori’s classroom success is based on its teacher and her ability to create a joyful, caring, fun, peaceful and stimulating learning environment that stirs a child’s wonder and intellect. Milena does all of these things.”

Montessori Children’s House of Scottsdale will operate from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. August through May and follow the Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) calendar. For more information, call 480-401-1118 or visit montessoriscottsdale.com.

Phoenix Rising FC charities helps create Phoenix Rising FC Youth Soccer Clubs Phoenix Rising Football Club announced on May 7 a joint nonprofit venture with Scottsdale Soccer Blackhawks to create Phoenix Rising FC Youth Soccer Clubs. “This is an incredible milestone for Phoenix Rising FC and youth soccer in Arizona,” said Berke Baka, governor of Phoenix Rising FC. “The opportunities Phoenix Rising FC Youth Soccer Clubs will provide to boys and girls in Arizona are immeasurable. This is yet another step in demonstrating our commitment to soccer in Arizona, and we couldn’t be

happier than to collaborate with such a successful and reputable organization like Scottsdale Soccer.”

Scottsdale Soccer Blackhawks is one of Arizona’s largest independent youth soccer clubs for boys and girls.

The organization offers soccer experiences for all children and supports the development of student athletes in the community.

For more information on Phoenix Rising FC Youth Soccer Clubs, visit phxrisingfc.com

C2 Tactical opens second Valley location C2 Tactical, a Tempe-based indoor shooting range, has opened a second location at 7000 E. Mayo Boulevard (in the Scottsdale 101 Shopping Center).

The 25,000-square-foot range offers 29 air-conditioned lanes, a full-service firearm rental counter, classes on gun safety and training, and memberships.

“We are very excited to unveil the latest C2 Tactical in the North Phoenix/

Scottsdale area,” C2 Tactical owner Boe Bergeson said. “The vision for our new range including the retail area will be like no other shooting range throughout the country. We take great pride in creating a safe, inviting environment that welcomes all members of the community.”

The new location opened May 19. For more information, visit c2tactical.com.

for our clients, and we Radix Law has anare thrilled to welcome nounced that Michelle her as a partner,” said Swann was recently Jonathan Frutkin, prinmade partner in the firm. cipal attorney at Radix Swann’s experience is Law. primarily in the areas of Swann joins a team of commercial litigation and more than a dozen atemployment law, but she torneys at Radix Law also has extensive experispecializing in the law ence representing private of business, real estate, clients in cases involving commercial litigation, trademark, civil rights, bankruptcy and estate wages, unfair competiplanning. “I’m excited to tion, trade secrets and constitutional torts. She Michelle Swann has been join such a strong team,” is licensed to practice named partner at Radix Law. Swann said. “Radix Law in the U.S. District Court (Photo courtesy Evolve PR and provides the best possible advice and advocacy of Arizona and the U.S. Marketing) to each client.”

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Colleen’s Dream Foundation funds TGen cancer trial for promising new drug Scottsdale-based nonprofit Colleen’s Dream Foundation recently awarded the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) $450,000 to find a clinical trial for a newly developed ovarian cancer drug treatment called seclidemstat, which has shown promising preclinical results in ovarian cancers.

TGen, based in Phoenix, researches the genetic markers that indicate a predisposition for disease, in addition to developing and evaluating experimental drugs that can help treat genetic imbalances linked to some cancers. Colleen’s Dream Foundation is dedicated to supporting ovarian cancer research. “The research being done at TGen is some of the most exciting we’ve ever seen,” said Nicole Cundiff,

CEO of Colleen’s Dream Foundation.

“Whether the drug they developed leads to another amazing discovery, or it becomes a first line ovarian cancer treatment, we truly believe what they’re doing will move the needle and we couldn’t be more proud to support an institute located here in Arizona.”

Dr. Will Hendricks, an assistant professor in TGen’s Integrated Cancer Genomics Division, said, “We look forward to building on preclinical studies of epigenetic anti-cancer drugs that have identified seclemstat as a promising lead for ovarian cancer treatment.”

To learn more about ovarian cancer and Colleen’s Dream Foundation, visit colleensdream.org.

Fake contractor sentenced to 6.5 years in prison Edward Carrillo, Jr. was recently sentenced to 6.5 years in prison by Attorney General Mark Brnovich. Carrillo was sentenced for stealing thousands of dollars in a roofing and pool repair scam in Scottsdale. Carrillo was also ordered to pay restitution to the homeowner.

In May of 2016, the Arizona Registrar of Contractors and Special Agents with the Attorney General’s Office launched an investigation after a homeowner paid Carrillo $15,000 for roofing and pool repairs that were never completed. Carrillo falsely claimed to own a roofing company and fraudulently

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Carrillo was charged in November of 2016 with seven felony counts including fraudulent schemes and artifices, taking the identity of another, money laundering, forgery and criminal impersonation. Carrillo pleaded guilty in April of 2018 to one count of fraudulent schemes and artifices, A judge will determine the restitution amount at a later date. Carrillo has two prior felony convictions in 2004 and 2005 for fraudulent schemes and artifices.

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