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McDowell Mountain Ranch Women’s Club helps foster friendships
By Amy Schrader
It’s no secret that making friends as an adult can be difficult, especially when you’re new in town.
Women living in McDowell Mountain Ranch can breathe a sigh of relief.
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Women’s Club, started by resident Shawn Shackelton, is a club where female members of the community meet and long-lasting friendships are formed.
Besides friendships, members share an appreciation of their neighborhood. “We all chose to live in McDowell Mountain Ranch,” said Shackelton. “We love it here,
Coyote bite at local park no reason for panic, but vigilance is key, officials say
By Leah Merrall
Late last month, a 5-year-old girl was sitting at the bottom of the slide at ompson Peak Park, eating a granola bar, when a coyote that had been resting unnoticed under the slide jumped out and bit her on the thigh, according to the Arizona Game and Fish Department.
When the girl screamed, her mother rushed her and her two siblings to the car, with the coyote in pursuit.
According to officials at Game and Fish, the mother, who does not want her name released, took her daughter to the hospital, where she was given a rabies shot as a MMR ...continues on page 3
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Joanne MacDonald and Evelyne Burdette-Elgqvist at a recent club mixer.
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Asher Helsel, 7, shows off his mud after completing the Mighty Mud Mania course at Chaparral Park in June.
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the location, the mountain views as well as the biking.”
Love for her neighborhood prompted Shackelton to start the club in April 2016 as a way to meet more of her neighbors. Women from all backgrounds and life stages are invited to join, and members are not allowed to solicit businesses or promote their products or services. e purpose of the club is to facilitate social connections among neighbors and to enhance the experience of living in McDowell Mountain Ranch.
“With social media and everyone’s face in their phone these days, the ways we used to meet people and our neighbors are kind of gone, which is sad,” Shackelton said. “It’s nice to have a place to go and be able to spend some time getting to know your neighbors.”
e club meets the second Wednesday of every month for happy hour at a nearby restaurant. Members also keep in touch and socialize on the group’s Facebook page.
Whether you are new to the neighborhood, or have lived in
MMR for 16 years like Shackelton, each member is welcome.
“We love new people and are a fun and easy group to come to,” said Shackleton. “We are very welcoming, and we know that the first time coming to a new group is the hardest, but I promise new members will be made to feel welcome and will be glad they came.”
ere is no official joining. If you are a MMR female resident, you can join the group’s Facebook page and attend posted monthly events when you are available.
“It’s very casual, so come when you can, and if you can’t make it for a month or two, you just come back when you can,” said Shackleton.
Even attending just a few meetings can result in connections with other members.
“ e group brings the community closer and I’ve met people who I wouldn’t have met otherwise,” said club member Kristel Zierwick.
“We discuss things going on locally and find others that have common interests. It’s great to get to really know people.”
For more information about the McDowell Mountain Ranch Women’s Club, visit their Facebook page.
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Members of the McDowell Mountain Ranch Women’s Club meet at local restaurants monthly for happy hour.
BETTER than GRANITE
Summer water safety tips from ‘The J’
By Marilyn Hawkes
Whether you have a backyard pool or plan to spend any time around water this summer, it’s important to stay vigilant about water safety, according to Debbie Meeks, aquatics director and a certified swim instructor at Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center ( e J).
“Despite what we see in the movies, drowning most often occurs with a silent slip under the water, not a lot of splashing and screaming,” Meeks says. “By the time parents notice that a child has gone under, it may be too late.”
With that in mind, Meeks urges parents of young children to teach them how to be safe around water and learn to swim. e J Swim Academy offers lessons to children starting at 6 months old using games, songs and routines, teaching them to float on their backs and be comfortable submerging and breathing.
During swim lessons for tots under 3, parents must accompany their children in the water, Meeks says. “We want parents to learn water safety and what to do with their children.”
When kids get a little older, instructors teach them to turn around and climb out of the pool “elbow, elbow, knee, knee,” Meeks says. “Our goal is to get them moving forward and to the wall instead of just getting their head (above water) to get a breath.”
e J also offers private swim lessons and group lessons for adults. Most adults who never learned to swim are afraid of the water and don’t know how to take a breath, Meeks says. Instructors teach adults to breathe, use a kickboard and work their way up to swimming.
Tips for Staying Safe Around Water (from the J):
• Teach children to swim as early as possible.
• Supervise children near water. Don’t turn your back, even for a second.
• Secure doors and gates around pools.
• Keep tables and chairs away from pool fences.
Teaching children early is important, and Meeks says she’s also a proponent of year-round swim lessons. “It can sometimes be four to six months before they get back in the water, and it takes them a while to remember what they’ve learned. She advocates keeping children in the water at least once a week for 30 minutes to keep them progressing so they are water-safe by the next summer.
• Don’t be lulled into a false sense of security with gates and floaties. ere is no substitute for adult supervision.
• Never leave toys or floats in and around pools.
• Know CPR.
Swim lessons are available through the J Swim Academy for JCC members as well as nonmembers. For more information, visit vosjcc.org or call 480-483-7121.
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Debbie Meeks is the aquatics director and a certified swim instructor at Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center (The J).
precaution and had her puncture wound treated. She didn’t need stitches and is expected to be fine.
It’s a terrifying prospect that a child playing at a neighborhood park could be attacked, seemingly out of nowhere, by a wild animal. But authorities say the incident, while upsetting, is an aberration, and largely caused by people.
“It’s not typical for a coyote to act aggressively toward humans, so that’s unusual,” said Amy Burnett, information education program manager at the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Mesa office. “Unfortunately, it’s becoming more typical for coyotes to hang out in urban areas such parks where there are people around.”
Reed Pryor, director of parks and recreation for the City of Scottsdale, said he spoke with the mother who said she had seen kids from the Boys and Girls Club next door to the park feeding coyotes.
“Some kids may toss food over the fence, but I haven’t personally seen anything like that,” Pryor said. “ ey’re
probably just being kids, so we’ll give them a reminder. We have a great relationship with the club.”
He added the city is working with Game and Fish to add signage to discourage feeding wild animals in the area.
“If I were a parent, I would be irate at people who were feeding coyotes
in my neighborhood,” Burnett said. “People should always be concerned by wildlife that aren’t afraid of people.” Game and Fish lethally removed two coyotes in the neighborhood as a result of the biting incident less than 24 hours later, per protocol. Both coyotes tested negative for rabies, and Burnett said they are relatively certain
that one of the two coyotes was the one that bit the girl.
“When you feed coyotes, you change their behavior,” Burnett said. “ ey’re no longer wild. It just doesn’t end up well for anyone, animal or person.”
Curt McReynolds, chief operating officer of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale, located directly next to ompson Peak Park, said his team is treating this as a teachable moment for the kids.
“We see this as an opportunity to educate kids on how to live around wildlife,” McReynolds said.
Melissa DiGianfilippo, a North Scottsdale resident and mother of two small girls, a 4- and a 2-year-old, says while she was shocked when she heard about the incident, she doesn’t plan on changing her behavior as a result.
“I’ve lived in Arizona for over 20 years and have never thought twice about this kind of thing,” DiGianfilippo said. “I still plan on bringing my kids to local parks. I think what’s important as a parent is to always be aware of your surroundings and teach your kids to do the same.”
(Photo courtesy of Leah Merrall)
The girl was sitting at the edge of this slide at Thompson Peak Park when she was bitten by a coyote.
Estate plans don’t ‘expire.’ However, personal circumstances and laws do change. Reviewing your plan is an opportunity to make sure it still fits your current needs.
You should have your estate plan reviewed if:
Your plan was not created in Arizona; Your plan was created more than four years ago; You are unsure whether your trust addresses potential capital gains and/or income tax issues; or You, your spouse or your named beneficiaries have had a change in circumstances (financial or personal).
There are several more reasons to have your plan reviewed, including the importance of understanding the plan you have in place and how it will impact those you care about.
looking back
By Scott Shumaker
Go Beavers! Cheer and pom at Scottsdale’s first high school
Scottsdale High School, the town’s first high school, was opened in downtown Scottsdale in 1922 and was retired from service in 1983. For much of Scottsdale High’s history, the Beavers, the school’s mascot, were cheered on by both pom pom and cheerleader squads. Members of the cheer and pom teams, who
traveled all over the Valley to support the Beavers’ football and basketball teams, invested a considerable amount time to support their classmates. ese images from the 1960s capture Scottsdale’s pom and cheer squads when the school’s enrollment was at a peak.
photo. Pom and cheer squads are easily mistaken for the other: Both groups perform at athletic events, but pom pom teams generally focus on entertaining with dance routines and do not perform verbal cheers.
(Photo courtesy Scottsdale Historical Society)
In this 1961 photo, Scottsdale High School cheerleaders wear an early version of the school’s cheer uniform. The uniform incorporates orange and black, the school’s official colors.
(Photo courtesy Scottsdale Historical Society)
This photo from the 1964-1965 school year shows the pom pom line (standing) and cheerleaders (squatting) posing together for a group
(Photo courtesy Scottsdale Historical Society)
The Scottsdale High School Pom Pom line for the 1963-1964 school year watch a game – probably basketball. Members of the pom pom line traveled with the basketball team for away games.
(Photo courtesy Scottsdale Historical Society)
In this photo, the Scottsdale High School cheerleaders for the 19641965 school year pose around a mosaic of the school’s Beaver mascot. According to local historian Joan Fudala, the beaver was selected for the mascot because these water-loving mammals lived in the canals near the school in the 1920s.
The 1964-1965 pom pom line poses for an official portrait.
(Photo courtesy Scottsdale Historical Society)
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Scottsdale teens train for future careers in public safety
By Nearby News Staff
Photos courtesy of Lori Schmidt, Scottsdale Fire Department
During the week of June 5, the Scottsdale Fire and Police Departments hosted 40 teenagers ranging in age from 14 to 18 for the Public Safety Teen Academy, five days of training for students interested in careers in law enforcement or fire services.
To be considered for the academy, the teens submitted applications and underwent background checks. ose accepted were assigned a squad and recruit training officer to work with for the week. Many training officers are teens who have completed the training in previous years, according to Scottsdale Fire public information officer Lori Schmidt.
Academy training included firefighting skills, hands-only CPR, first aid and triage, police riot-control techniques, decision shooting scenarios and criminal investigations, Schmidt added. e students were also allowed to view tactical demonstrations by the Police K-9
Even if recruits don’t have police or fire careers in their future, they left the academy with some basic life skills, including how to perform hands-only CPR, administer basic first aid and use fire extinguishers.
unit, horse patrol, SWAT and bike teams and experience live fire and crash rescue scenarios.
A graduation ceremony was held at the Granite Reef Senior Center on June 9.
Firefighter Jessie Vazquez talked to recruits about the extrication equipment carried on the ladder trucks.
Join a Twilight Croc Walk and see what reptiles are up to after dark
By Nearby News Staff
Join today and choose which month you get for free* - July or August!
Join today and choose which month you get for free* - July or August!
Power down the devices and take a walk under the summer night sky. e Phoenix Herpetological Society (PHS) is holding a Twilight Croc Walk on Friday, June 30, from 6 to 9 p.m. PHS has the second-largest collection of crocodilians in the United States, according to Pat Impiccini, who is in charge of public relations for the organization. Visitors to the nationally recognized sanctuary can see 21 of the world’s 24 species of crocodilians, which include crocodiles, alligators and caimans, Impiccini adds.
Twilight Croc Walk includes:
• Dinner
• Observing the crocodiles and alligators feed
• Education about nocturnal reptiles
(a meal ticket can be purchased for $5 at the door). Kids will get a head lamp to take home, while adults will get a commemorative can koozie.
PHS will also have one of its rescued alligators out for display with a researcher performing physical therapy to help with the gator’s rehabilitation. e exact animals that PHS will feed will be determined the day of the event, but you can definitely plan on seeing at least one American alligator and a couple of different types of crocodiles eat. People must pre-register at www. phoenixherp.com. Space is limited to ensure a high-quality experience. PHS is located in North Scottsdale near 76th Street and Dynamite Road. Registrants will be given directions to the sanctuary. To register go to phoenixherp.com, email crystie@phoenixherp.com or call 480-513-4377, ext. 3.
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-70+ group fitness classes/week
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• Finding crocs and gators in their enclosures after dark, using a flashlight to see their reflective eyeshine
-Indoor track & sports courts
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-Splash pad and rock wall
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-Friendly and helpful fitness staff
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Admission to the event is $25 for adults and kids ages 4 and up, which includes access to all demonstrations and reptile feedings, wristband and dinner (hamburger, hot dog or veggie burger plus chips and a drink). Children ages 3 and younger are admitted free
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Family time
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park steams on through summer
Story and photos by Crystal Lewis Brown
Full disclosure: I’ve never really understood kids’ obsessions with trains. Sure, omas is great, but I’ve yet to encounter a talking train. Until I moved to the Phoenix area, that is.
If you’ve lived here for any length of time, it’s a pretty sure bet you’ve heard of McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park. And that’s for good reason. It really is the type of place you can spend the entire day, whether you’re a kid or just a kid at heart.
My own kids have loved trains since they were toddlers, so visiting a train park was a no-brainer. What I didn’t know, however, was how much there was to it.
“We’ve been open since 1975 (although) the park has changed a lot throughout the years,” said the City of Scottsdale’s Sam Gruber. e park encompasses about 30 acres, all of which were part of the McCormick family ranch (the history of which you can find on the train park’s website).
Of course, every kid who steps foot on the park wants to ride on the Paradise & Pacific Railroad train, which is the park’s first attraction and its centerpiece. My kids were no exception. Our next stop was a ride on the Scottsdale Charros Carousel, which boasts 30 horses and two wheelchair chariots.
e next stop, though, was a bit of a surprise to me. I (reluctantly) admit that I thought the model railroad would be something a bit more akin to child’s play.
A few trains here, a railroad there, the type of thing I grudgingly build in the kids’ playroom after a long day. Not. Even.
Close. e actual exhibit is more than 10,000 square feet, said Gruber, with three separate railroad clubs whose volunteers concept, build and repair the layouts.
wide open spaces and tables, it’s an ideal spot for a family picnic to refuel while the kids play.
“During the summer months, people come out and they’ll persevere and ride the train, and they’ll grab an ice cream cone at Hartley’s,” said Gruber, referring to the on-site ice cream shop. Other snacks and items are also available.
Ramadas are available for reservations, as are two railroad cars used for birthday parties and other events. Hours vary, particularly during summer, so be sure to check the website for hours and other events. e park is finishing up its Summer Concert Series on July 2, which will culminate in a fireworks show.
In all, it’s a fun time if you’re a train aficionado. If you’re not, you just may be one by the time you leave.
“We really provide this awesome exhibit for families and guests from all around the country,” he said.
e layouts all have an Arizona theme, with some fun elements thrown in, he said. In other words, you can see a near exact replica of Old Town Scottsdale while the Avengers ride a train to the town drive-in movie theater.
e level of detail we saw in the exhibits was astounding. A work shed inside a replica of a ranch looked so real that in photos, it could pass for an image of a real house. And though the actual
exhibits aren’t to be touched, the exhibits still allow for some degree of interactivity. By pressing a button, you can make a carnival ride come to life, see a mine explosion and start and stop trains. You can even run one of the trains from your smartphone. Gruber said club volunteers are always working on the exhibits (an entire section was being built during our visit), and also add features during the year. ink Easter bunny in the spring and snow in the winter.
IF YOU GO
What: McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
When: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. June-August Where: 7301 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale
Cost: $2 per ticket. Attractions cost one ticket. The model railroad exhibit is free. All-day wristbands and memberships also are available. Info: 480-312-2312, therailroadpark.
spring and snow in the winter.
could look at for hours, studying the detail, com
It’s the type of thing you could look at for hours, studying the detail, marveling at the realism. Except for boys with short attention spans.
e Scottsdale Railroad Museum is closed during the summer, so we headed to the other side of the park to let the boys blow off some energy on the playground.
With its nine picnic ramadas,
Realistic Arizona-themed replicas inhabit 10,000 square feet in the Model Railroad Exhibit.
Jordan, 4, and Cameron, 8, study one of many detailed replicas.
The McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park is open every day of the year except for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
During summer it’s the teachers’ turn to go to school
By Nancy Norman, SUSD
e calendar may say it’s June, but the learning in the Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) continues, even during summer vacation. While the district offers summer school for high school students and all sorts of summer camps and sports camps for kids, teachers use this time to expand their knowledge to become better teaching professionals.
During the first full week of June, 558 SUSD teachers participated in the district’s annual Summer Institute, held at Mohave Middle School. Over the four-day conference, teachers of all student grade levels selected from among 36 different sessions on English Language Arts (ELA), math, science and technology.
“We are happy to provide this opportunity every year for our teachers to learn and grow,” says SUSD Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Dr. Steve Nance. “And we’re especially pleased that this year’s Institute focused in large part on technology. When teachers return to their classrooms in August, new laptop computers will be waiting for them, thanks to voters’ passage last November of the capital override measure.”
Fully a third of the sessions offered at this year’s Summer Institute involved technology-related topics. SUSD
Instructional Technology Coach Vicki Anderson says today’s students are at a critical crossroads with their digital tech skills. “Most of our students were using their parents’ smart phones and tablets before they could walk, but those devices are touch-activated and do not require computer skills to use. We basically have an entire generation of kids who can manipulate touch screen devices with ease but never learned to type on a keyboard.”
Anderson is SUSD’s Google for Education Certified Trainer, one of only nine in the Phoenix metropolitan area. She contends kids need to know how to work with digital media, not just be consumers of it.
Teachers must embrace technology, too, says Anderson. With the foundation of teaching rooted in learning, she says teachers are the perfect students themselves. “Teachers have an innate hunger for knowledge. We must continue to learn, grow and adapt in order to effectively develop our students as lifelong learners.”
e Summer Institute takes place soon after school is out for the summer to give teachers time to explore the new teaching and learning concepts they were exposed to before they return to their classrooms and have the opportunity to put them into practice.
Butterfly Wonderland opens new Rainforest Reptile exhibit
By Nearby News Staff
Butterflies are beautiful, but there’s so much more of the rainforest ecosystem to explore. Which is why Butterfly Wonderland has launched its newest exhibit, Rainforest Reptiles, featuring some of the rarest critters from the most remote parts of the planet.
“We are delighted to introduce these magnificent reptiles and amphibians as the new co-stars to our beautiful butterflies,” said executive director Dee Mangulins. “While butterflies are still the main attraction, the addition of the reptile exhibit enhances the true rainforest experience we share with our visitors.”
e entrance to the new exhibit is through the Chrysalis Emergence Gallery, the Butterfly Conservatory and the Spineless Giants area. You will be greeted by a “Welcome Wall” with interesting facts about the rainforest’s ecosystem, including how these reptiles interact in the rainforest with the butterflies. Video monitors offer images and educational information about each species.
Each of the 12 new exhibits are custom-designed to depict the natural environment of the reptiles and amphibians that hail from the world’s most exotic locales – from Asia to Africa to South America. e exhibits display poison dart frogs showcasing
their brilliant blue, yellow and red skins; the Mata Mata turtle; the green tree lizard; peacock tree frogs; the Asian water dragon; the white-eyed crocodile; the giant leaf tail gecko and many more of the rainforest’s most intriguing reptiles and amphibians.
During the 30-minute tour of the Rainforest Reptile exhibits, natural rainforest sounds — such as trickling water, frogs, birds and crickets — resonate throughout, recreating the echo of a real forest experience.
Keepsake “trading cards” will share interesting and educational facts about the featured reptiles. In addition, there will be ongoing “Animal Talk” presentations, including dart frogs that zap ants with their tongues, other animal feedings and more.
“Both the butterflies and the reptiles are part of the overall ‘forest wall’ and they coexist together – but don’t depend on each other,” curatorial director Dayna Cooper said. “ ey each have their special place in the rainforest and our precious ecosystem.”
After visiting the new Rainforest Reptile exhibit, continue on through to the Tropical Waters exhibit and enjoy the rest of the Butterfly Wonderland experience.
For more info, visit butterflywonderland.com.
top 10 family events
June 20, 2017 - July 20, 2017
Summer Splash Tuesdays
Every Tuesday, kids can meet their favorite superheroes and Disney princesses. Live music, activities and a splash pad are all part of the fun.
When: Tuesdays, June 20-July 25, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Where: Desert Ridge Marketplace, 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix
Cost: Free
Info: shopdesertridge.com/summer
Flashlight Tours
Experience the sights, smells and sounds of the desert at night – safely – and learn more about our fascinating environment.
When: Thursdays and Saturdays, June 24-Sept. 2, 7-9:30 p.m.
Where: Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix
Cost: Included with admission ($24.95 adult, $12.95 ages 3-17)
Info: 480-941-1225 or dbg.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: June 26-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
Summer Dive-in Movie
Hang out in the pool as you watch the movie “Trolls.” Complimentary snacks provided and barbecue will be available for purchase. Bring your own float.
When: Sunday, July 2, 7-10 p.m.
Where: Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale Cost: $25 for a family of 4, $3 per additional person. Children under 2 are free. Register online. Info: 480-483-7121 or jewishphoenix. regfox.com/dive-in-movie
The Lego Batman Movie
The hilarious spin-off of the acclaimed “The Lego Movie” sees Batman trying to save Gotham City from the Joker, and learning a valuable lesson.
When: Monday, July 3, 1:30-4 p.m.
Where: Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale Cost: Free Info: 480-312-7323 or scottsdalelibrary.org
4th of Zooly
Celebrate the 4th of July at the zoo with classic barbecue, live entertainment, special animal encounters and VIP seats for fireworks.
When: Tuesday, July 4, 7-10 p.m.
Where: Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix
Cost: $45 adults, $35 ages 3-12, Free for 2 and under Info: 602-286-3800 or phoenixzoo. org
Moonlight Swim
Avoid the heat and sunscreen as you participate in a delightful swim at night.
When: Friday, July 7, 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
Beauty and the Beast
Experience a “tale as old as time” in this Broadway version of Disney’s classic “Beauty and the Beast.” It features huge sets, brilliant costumes and songs you love.
When: July 7-16, times vary
Where: Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix Cost: $37.50-$77.50 Info: 602-252-8497 or herbergertheater.org
Winter in July
Beat the heat at the zoo courtesy of 35 tons of snow and blizzards every 30 minutes. Plus there will be live entertainment, games and chilly creature features.
When: Saturday, July 15, 7-11 a.m.
Where: Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix
Cost: Included in admission ($19.95 adult, $9.95 ages 3-13)
Info: 602-286-3800 or phoenixzoo. org
Brick Fest Live!
The ultimate Lego party offers building fun, demos, mini golf, the mysterious Glow Zone, and a huge Lego market.
When: Saturday-Sunday, July 22-23, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale Cost: $24.50-$49.50 Info: events.brickfestlive.com
around the neighborhood
Photos by Kimberly Carillo
More than 9,000 mud lovers landed at Chaparral Park on June 10 for the 42nd annual Mighty Mud Mania mud run and obstacle course, which collected more than 935 pounds of non-perishable food for charity, according to organizers.
1. Jacob Nickerson, 11, Xander Shockey, 10, and Gabriel Barreras, 10, finish the course together. 2. Andrew Salter, 13, and Alex Salter, 12, were ready to wash off all the mud after doing the obstacle course together. 3. Proud dad David Rust hugs his kids, Cameron, 6, and Charlotte, 10, after they finished one of the courses. 4. Savanna Priemer, 15, Leah Macisas, 15, and McKenna Vanderwalle, 15, go through the courses together.
on the town
By Becky Bracken
The Vig McDowell Mountain opens for business
e neighborhood has finally arrived with the grand opening of the Vig McDowell Mountain, a local spot that beautifully marries the area’s exquisite nature and delicious creature comforts in a way that’s sure to make it one of the most popular spots in North Scottsdale.
According to Genuine Concepts, the company behind the Vig, the restaurant’s design was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright for a refined an indoor/outdoor vibe rooted in the area’s history.
“I had the pleasure of once again collaborating on the design of the property with Artie Vigil and his team at AV3 Design,” Genuine Concepts partner Tucker Woodbury said. “We both love the simplicity of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West’s iconic structure and the Usonian style of architecture it represents, which was the inspiration of the design. With a lot of help and collaboration with
our development team, YAM Properties, Alexander Building Company, K&I Architects, the City of Scottsdale and our Genuine Concepts team, we were able to bring our vision to fruition. e end result is an astonishing property, and we can’t wait to show it off.”
e Vig Arcadia was the original location, opened in the fall of 2006 by longtime friends and business partners Tucker Woodbury and Jim Riley. e McDowell Mountain location brings the total number of Vig locations to five. All are known for beautiful patios, live music and killer menus.
Less than a mile away from the Vig McDowell Mountain (VMM) is the city’s Gateway Center, which draws people from all over the country for worldclass hiking and biking trails. With this in mind, Woodbury and Riley equipped the Vig McDowell Mountain with sets
of lockers and an outdoor restroom, so guests can clean up after their outdoor fun before lounging on the patio for a meal and drinks.
“We’d been looking for several months for the ideal spot for a North Scottsdale Vig and were fortunate to find this location,” Woodbury says. “It’s an incredibly active community, and we wanted to take advantage of our proximity to the Sonoran Mountain Preserve, and the easy access to mountain biking and hiking trails, thus creating a space that aligns itself with the residents of the area that frequent those amenities.”
He adds VMM will be very involved in the McDowell Mountain neighborhood, supporting local organizations
through their monthly Community Handle program, school sponsorships, community meetings and festivals, hiking and cycling events, yoga on the patio and many other opportunities. VMM will also have an ongoing donation to the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy with each sale of “ e Bitty” cocktail. Named after the Bitty Cycling Club, 50 cents from each of this rum and Coke-style beverage will be donated to the organization to keep the McDowell Mountain trails maintained and safe for patrons.
VMM is located at 10199 E. Bell Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85260, on the corner of Bell Road and ompson Peak Parkway.
Photo by Luigi Ritchie and courtesy of Genuine Concepts.
By Jan D’Atri
Grilled salmon with garlic lime butter
I found the dusty well-worn cookbook in an old antique store off the beaten path in Ogden, Iowa. “ e Gold Cook Book,” first published in 1947, was written by Louis P. De Gouy, the chef at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel for 30 years. He was also one of the original founders of “Gourmet Magazine” and the author of 16 cookbooks. I found an entire chapter devoted to something you don’t find as a separate section in many cookbooks today: compounded butters. e chapter covered every compounded butter from anchovy to truffle butter, and I was struck at how simple these compounds are, often mixing together just two or three ingredients into the softened butter. e great thing about compounded
Grilled salmon with garlic lime butter
For the salmon
– 4 (approx. 6 oz.) 1-inch thick salmon fillets, skin on
– 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
– 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
– 1 teaspoon sea salt
For the compounded garlic lime butter
– 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened but firm
– 1 clove garlic, minced fine
– 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lime juice
– 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Photo Credit/Jan D’Atri
butters is that they can be made ahead, stored in a closed jar and refrigerated indefinitely for use when necessary. I chose a recipe for garlic butter. I love the idea of pairing it with a simple salmon fillet. Adding some freshly squeezed lime juice to the compound gave the salmon a bright, flavorful finish. Choose fresh, thick slices of salmon; cook them in a grill pan or skillet with a little salt and lemon pepper, and then drop a dollop of compounded garlic lime butter on top for a perfect light meal in minutes.
Directions:
Prepare compounded garlic lime butter by combining 1/2 stick of unsalted butter, minced garlic, lime juice, salt and pepper. Mix until well blended. Refrigerate until ready to use. Heat a grill pan or skillet to medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter to pan. When hot, place salmon fillets in skillet, skin side down. Sprinkle fillets with lemon pepper and salt. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes depending on thickness of fillet. Turn fillets over and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes. When done, place fillets on a plate or platter and spoon 1 teaspoon of compounded garlic lime butter on top of each fillet. Garnish with lime wedges. Serves 4.
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Scottsdale Gun Club
Ladies’ Night
Every Thursday, women can shoot for free at Scottsdale Gun Club. Members also get a free handgun rental.
When: Every Thursday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Cost: Free Info: scottsdalegunclub.com/ladies-night
Native American Dancing
Watch Native American dancers from around Arizona share the traditional dances of their tribes, including hoop dancing.
When: Fridays, 5-5:30 p.m.
Where: Fountain Court at Hyatt Regency Scottsdale, 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale
Cost: Free Info: 480-444-1234 or scottsdale.regency. hyatt.com
Global Water Dances
Observe local dancers as they participate in a worldwide movement to raise awareness about the need for safe water and intelligent water management.
When: Saturday, June 24, 7 p.m.
Where: Soleri Bridge, 4420 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
Cost: Free Info: globalwaterdances.org
Musical Icons: Johnny Cash and June Carter
Celebrate the life and work of Johnny Cash and June Carter through screenings of “The Johnny Cash Show,” performances, hands-on activities and curator talks.
When: Saturday-Sunday, June 24-25, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix
Cost: Included in museum admission Info: 480-478-6000 or mim.org
Gordon Lightfoot in Concert: The Legend Lives On
One of the greatest folk singer-songwriters comes to town. He’ll perform hits like “Carefree Highway,” “If You Could Read My Mind,” and “Rainy Day People,” and also share behind-the-scenes stories.
When: Saturday, June 24, 8 p.m.
Where: Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale
Cost: $40
Info: 480-850-7777 or talkingstickresort.com
Summer Concert Series at McCormick-Stillman
Enjoy free outdoor concerts from local bands in a range of styles. Bring blankets and chairs to relax, buy food, and ride the park’s steam engines or carousel.
When: Sundays, June 24-July 2, 7:30-9 p.m.
Where: McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, 7301 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale
Cost: Free ($2 per ride)
Info: 480-312-2312, therailroadpark.com
Fourth of July Freedom Fest
Go all out for the Fourth with high-energy concerts, military flybys, parachutists, pool parties and dive-in movies and – naturally – fireworks.
When: Friday-Tuesday, June 30-July 4, Times vary
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
When comedian Demetri Martin lost his father 20 years ago, he felt alone. His mother and father were young, and she was going through her own grieving process.
Two decades later, the 43-year-old is paying tribute to his dad through the indie film “Dean,” which opened in limited release on June 2. e drama/ comedy tells the story of loss, grief and love through the eyes of Dean, a New York illustrator who falls for an L.A. woman while trying to prevent his father from selling the family home after his mother dies. It stars Kevin Kline as his father and Mary Steenburgen as a real estate agent.
e tie to his father? His name was Dean.
“ e original title for the movie was ‘ e First ing You Never Get Over,’” says Martin during a recent interview at Café Pino in Scottsdale. “I changed it as a tribute for myself in case I don’t make another movie.”
Martin, whose mom is suffering from early onset Alzheimer’s, says death is alienating. His life changed.
“I can feel my brain correcting and making it a rosier picture, though,” says Martin, who returns to the Valley to perform at Talking Stick Resort on Saturday, July 29.
“ ey say, ‘You don’t know what you don’t know,’” says Martin, who’s forming ideas for two more films. “I really felt it on this. I was so in over my head— producing, getting locations, where to park the trucks. With all of the logistics, I had no idea. is was the stuff that kept me up at night. I felt OK, but the producing, I thought, ‘Man, this is hard.’”
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Scottsdale’s 4th of July Celebration
Celebrate the Fourth with a kids zone, BMX show, stunt dogs, a petting zoo, rides, a Princess and Superhero Meet & Greet, food and drinks, fireworks and more.
When: Tuesday, July 4, 3-9:30 p.m.
Where: WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale
Cost: $12 general admission, $6 Scottsdale residents, Free for kids 5 and under. $20 per car for fireworks only. Other packages available.
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“At my dad’s funeral, I remember thinking, ‘ is is the worst day of my life. No contest.’ It was horrible when he was sick. Don’t get me wrong, but it was that finality. en, I remember thinking that someday I’ll be able to talk about this without crying.
“It took a while. Talking about this movie is therapeutic, for sure. I’m connecting with people in ways I didn’t expect. You don’t know who’s walking around dealing with what.”
His mother, Lillian, is shown in a home movie with Martin as a 3-year-old at the end of “Dean.” ese days, she doesn’t recognize Martin and can’t speak.
Martin says ‘Dean’ inspired him to revamp his live show.
“I’m trying to open up a little more on stage,” he says. “I have plenty of jokes for the show. I want to connect with the audience in a different way, though. I’m not necessarily going to tell my life story up there. It’s just going to be based a little more on how I feel, not what I think.
“It’s just tricky. I’m not used to it. You want to grow as a creative person and I’m trying hard to do that. It’s nice to connect emotionally with people, not just intellectually. I feel like I’m doing that with ‘Dean’ and my shows.”
In the end, he’s hoping to help people with “Dean.”
“It’s totally validating, especially for people who have experienced loss,” he says. “Hopefully, it makes you feel a little less alone in the world.”
Arizona Get Outdoors Expo
Bring the outdoor fun indoors. Enjoy The Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, a fishing pond, a climbing wall, archery tag, an RV show, boat displays, and plenty more to do.
When: Saturday-Sunday, July 15-16, 10 a.m.-
4 p.m.
Where: WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale
Cost: $8 online, Free for kids 12 and under, military and first responders Info: azgetoutdoors.com
“ e movie is also about losing my mom, who’s technically still alive,” Martin says. “It’s tears of a clown and everything. I wanted to find some humor in grief, or trying to come out of it. What happens when people aren’t thinking about it when they see you? Life goes on.”
e movie isn’t without Martin’s trademark dry humor, though. It may have its sweet, funny moments, but it was challenging to film. He’s looking at it through rosy glasses now.
IF YOU GO
What: Demetri Martin
When: 8 p.m. Saturday, July 29
Where: Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale
Cost: Tickets start at $40
Info: 480-850-7777, talkingstick resort.com
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Ancala gets a new medical practice focused on feet
By Becky Bracken
ere’s a new doc on the block, and if you suffer from foot, ankle or leg pain, it might be time to make a stop into Arizona Foot & Ankle Physicians and see Dr. R. Aida Kosak in her brand new North Scottsdale office.
After just a few minutes in her waiting room, it was evident her services are much appreciated by her new patients.
“It’s so nice to finally know what’s wrong and have a plan,” a new patient said, clearly relieved, after emerging from Dr. Kosak’s exam room.
Dr. Kosak opened the practice on March 2, just down the street from her new Ancala home. She and her husband recently moved to the area from Tucson, where Dr. Kosak worked at Tucson Medical Center doing wound care and limb salvage, meaning when patients came in with the worst of the worst foot injuries and issues, Dr. Kosak was whom they called.
“I love wound care,” Dr. Kosak said. “It’s like putting Humpty Dumpty back together again.”
You can see it in her face and in the way she lights up when she talks about her work, that it’s her passion. She detailed her work with patients suffering from neuropathy – numbness in the feet. Patients with this kind of nerve damage often don’t realize when they’re causing themselves injury and fail to treat the wounds appropriately, leading to even bigger problems.
“ ey don’t go to the hospital until they have a fever and are really ill from infection,” Dr. Kosak said. “ at’s when I would go in and clean up the wounds, the infected areas, help them heal and come up with a long-term treatment plan.”
Dr. Kosak has set up shop in North Scottsdale to help patients treat their foot, ankle and leg pain. Her practice includes treatment for diabetes-
related issues, wound care, sports injuries, bunions, hammer toes and just about any other problems people have with their lower extremities.
“I make my patients a part of my treatment team,” Dr. Kosak said.
“I teach my patients the cause of their pain. We evaluate the problem together.”
Dr. Kosak is also working to equip her office to perform outpatient surgeries, saving patients a trip to a surgical center. She said she’ll be up and running with that part of the practice in the upcoming months.
She said she is excited to be a part of the North Scottsdale community and is thrilled to be working so close to home. Dr. Kosak added she’s been pleasantly surprised by her Scottsdale patients so far.
“Patients I see in Scottsdale are so healthy and vibrant,” she said. “ is work very rewarding.”
For more information, visit drkosak. com or call 480-247-8443.
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