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By Tyler Prime
Once filled with the contrasting sounds of clicking knitting needles and blasting bullets, the triangular peninsula of property between Scottsdale Road, Goldwater Boulevard and Bishop Lane is taking on new life.
Four businesses—Brat Haüs, the Creative Center of Scottsdale, Goldwater Brewing Company and Sip Coffee and Beer House—are finding harmony in their corner of Old Town Scottsdale.
The quartet has moved into old buildings that were updated to better suit their needs.
The Brat Haüs is in two separate buildings, one of which housed a pawnshop. Now in the courtyard between the buildings is a beer garden that features Polka music and giant Jenga.
The building that was formerly the home of Arizona Knitting and Needlepoint welcomes patrons to Sip, a café that sells roasted bean brews by day and cold alcoholic brews by night.
At Sip, the history of the original craft store is incorporated throughout the building. Original woodwork was used in the floors and the bar. The store also includes the original “Needlepoint” sign hanging from the ceiling.
“Apparently, someone drilled a hole in the wall and tried to steal guns through it,” Biely said.
The old firing tubes in the basement are being worked into the design of the new Goldwater Brewery as well.
“If the City will allow it, we got the idea of us leasing that space and basically putting beer storage tanks down there,” stated Dillon McClelland, the son of Greg McClelland who owns the family-operated Goldwater Brewery.
In the area behind the business, a new patio is under construction. The owners see potential in this new space to be a center of events, shared by all the businesses.
The Brat Haüs publicizes its business with a custom-designed Volkswagen.
The structure was once occupied by Mandall’s Shooting-Supplies store, which featured shooting tubes in the basement. It will be shared by Goldwater Brewery and the Creative Center of Scottsdale, an artistic co-op center.
Michelle Biely, the owner of the Creative Center of Scottsdale, said that people remember the shootingsupply business because of an old sign.
“They all remember the sign with a teddy bear wielding an Uzi,” she said.
The walls of her building tell the stories of the old gun store, most notably where there is a patched hole in the wall.
“I would love to see this used as a huge community space,” said Alex Cardineau, Sip’s general manager.
He said that he
imagined that the space could be used for events that featured the unique products of all the shops, from art galleries to beer tasting to live music.
McClelland mapped out how the space might legally be used.
“By the City, we are legally allowed to have three events back there a year each, so basically it’s like an event or two a month,” McClelland said.
“It’s fun for everyone to play off one another and to play off each others’ strength,” said Dave Andrea, the owner of the Brat Haüs.
The Brat Haüs and Sip are open. McClelland and Biely expect their respective businesses to be open by early next year.
By Scott Shumaker | Photos courtesy Scottsdale Public Library
Scottsdale Public Library staff has been dressing up for decades to thrill children of all ages during Halloween festivities, according to Richard Howley, a longtime librarian. The libraries continue to host Halloween activities like trick-or-treat events at each branch the week before the fall holiday. There are also scary movie nights for teens at select branches. Check out www.scottsdalelibrary.org for details.
By Jason Mitchell, Real Estate Professional The Mitchell Group Realty Executives
Duringthe past three years, homeowners have found themselves surrounded by a booming market. Phoenix led the nation nine of 12 consecutive quarters in appreciation. Coming back from the abyss of our housing crisis, opportunities presented themselves for new homeowners, move up buyers and investors alike. Today, many homeowners are sitting on a decent amount of equity—can you believe it?
With the economy continuing to push ahead and the ability to once sell a home again and not be upside down, inventories during the past six months have been climbing. In fact, it is the highest climb of properties since 2008. Are we in a bubble? No, we are not in a bubble. However, we are finding ourselves in a normalized market. Sellers must now have the mindset that properties are taking longer to sell. It’s important that you price your home competitively and do all that you can to make your home stand out from the rest. It is no longer a seller’s market. Be realistic, have a little patience and most importantly, have a great agent.
By Gavin Maxwell
“Dark money” interest groups have sparked extended debate among Scottsdale’s City Council candidates, leading to arguments about the extent of their influence over this year’s election.
The nonprofit group Scottsdale Strong has contributed more than $90,000 in anonymous donations to the political committee Scottsdale United, which has promoted candidates Dennis Robbins, Linda Milhaven, and Jennifer Petersen in this year’s election. They’re anonymous in that Scottsdale Strong does not have to disclose who donated the money to it.
The money contributed by Scottsdale Strong outweighs the campaign funds raised by any of the individual candidates so far.
Candidate Kathy Littlefield was ranked fifth in August’s primaries and said she believes that the “dark money” contributions have affected her ranking.
“There is a real concern that they are buying the election by forcing this ‘dark
money’ into the electoral process,” Littlefield said. She is afraid that the money coming from Scottsdale Strong will keep this year’s nonincumbents from being competitive.
“They had $90,000 that they spent against me, and this time we (the nonincumbents) have been told that they are raising $300,000 right now to fight against the three of us who are not the candidates that they endorse.”
Littlefield said.
Former Scottsdale City Treasurer and City Council candidate David Smith shares Littlefield’s concerns.
In a speech Smith gave on the topic, he said, “The three candidates who benefited from the ‘dark money’ expenditures (Milhaven, Petersen and Robbins) only spent $24,000 of their own donor money. The next three successful candidates (Smith, Littlefield and Cindy Hill) spent $61,000 of their donor money in the same reporting period.”
Smith’s argument is that the “dark money” will allow the three benefiting
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candidates to hold their own funds in reserve and eventually use them to outspend the campaign efforts of the others.
Littlefield and Smith’s worry is that this uneven balance of spending may prevent the electorate from voting according to their best interests. Not everyone shares their concern, however.
Jason Rose, a political consultant who has worked with Scottsdale campaigns, said he believes that the prevalence of “dark money” in this year’s election is being overstated.
backed by Scottsdale United, said she has not expressed any support for their tactics. “I have never had any interaction with these groups,” she said.
Petersen mentioned that in the past she has been on both sides of dark money, having been the benefactor and the victim. She stated that “dark money” is a result of a Supreme Court ruling (Citizens United) and is not an issue Scottsdale City Council candidates have an authority over.
“No, it’s not anymore prevalent this year,” Rose said. “In the fall of 2010 (during the Scottsdale City Council election) there was more (dark) money spent. Over $100,000 actually.”
He continued, “No one is buying votes. It is a pro-business effort that seeks pro-business candidates.”
Petersen, one of the candidates
“I think all we can control is our own campaigns,” Petersen said. “The City Council has no authority over money whatsoever. I have run a very positive campaign and I don’t ever personally attack another candidate.”
A campaign-finance complaint was filed against Scottsdale Strong earlier this year, but it was not found in violation of any Arizona laws. The nonprofit will be allowed to continue operating under the current campaign finance laws.
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By Kelly Potts
One of the Valley’s newest culinary events, Live and Local presented by GoDaddy, is set for 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, at Scottsdale Civic Center Mall.
With additional thanks to title sponsor NOVA Home Loans, the event will feature more than 40 local wine, spirit and restaurant tastings including Scottsdale favorites Paul Martin’s American Grill, SumoMaya, Tom’s Thumb and more.
Live and Local Sounds
“We are excited to bring back this event and make it even better than last year,” said Allen Thompson, Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale board member. He also owns The Grind and The Standard.
“Our goal is to celebrate the best in Arizona food, music and spirits with a local restaurant and beverage partners, entertainers and more, with proceeds set to benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale.”
Live and Local VIP Experiences
Ale Yeah Beer Garden: This musicinfused craft beer garden will showcase more than 30 varieties served with signature bites. Adding to the fun are beer-branded koozies featuring fun sayings like, “Hip Hops,” “Brew Haha” and “Foam Home.”
Pitch Black VIP Experience:
Georgia Chrome: This hopping ensemble brings on the two-steppin’ fun with an energetic mix of chart-topping country and downhome Americana. Based in Phoenix, this audience favorite is a mainstay at the Scottsdale club, Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row, and time after time, they’ve proven that they’ve got the chops and know-how to create a rockin’ party atmosphere. They have a sound that combines fiery violins, searing electric guitar, driving percussion and passionate vocals that make the audience stomp their feet.
Nate Williams Band: A night of dancing, kicking back on the beach, sipping a blended margarita. This band supplies the soundtrack to moments of pure joy. One of Arizona’s most popular live acts, this talented combo specializes in originals and well-chosen covers done in a funky, reggae-influenced style.
This “better-than-a-backstage” experience pits VIP guests against each other in a musical showdown of “Rock Band” while enjoying the taste of Johnny Walker Black Label under the glow of neon lights. Check out the action from a private bird’s nest or from two double bars.
unWINEd Lounge: And when only wine will do, VIP guests refresh at this wine lounge featuring unique vintages and freshly rolled cigars. Decorated in with handcrafted bistro lights, the lounge is the perfect place to relax and un-wine-d.
Adam Shero: Everything about Adam Shero’s effortless musicianship can be seen on YouTube, via his sprightly solo cover version of “Moves Like Jagger.” In the video, Shero transforms 2011’s most unavoidable song into a shimmering, lovely mélange of tight guitars, spacey synths and soulful, multilayered vocals. General admission tickets are $50, and they include access to the main event and tastings. VIP tickets start at $100, and they include additional VIP experiences. Tickets can be purchased online at www.bgcs.org/ events.
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We love a pumpkin spiced latte as much as the next person, but seriously, does anyone else think the pumpkin spice trend has gotten out of control? It’s made its way to our bagels, margarine, Oreos and burgers. We’ll just stick to the classic, thanks.
Congratulations to Executive Editor Christina Fuoco-Karasinski who garnered two third-place finishes in the recent Arizona Newspapers Association’s Better Newspapers Contest for her stories “Love Songs” and “Fandemonium.” Both of the stories appeared in our sister publication, The Valley Times. Nice job!
Thirsty Lion Gastropub and Grill is opening its second Arizona location,
this time at Scottsdale Fashion Square, following the success of its first Valley eatery at Tempe Marketplace. The gastropub will open in February in the space that formerly housed Marcella’s Italian Kitchen, which closed in September 2011. Info: http:// thirstyliongastropub.com.
Come on down! Scottsdale resident Diana Boden was a contestant on “The Price is Right.” It’s a big secret if she won any of the fabulous prizes, so tune in at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, on CBS to find out.
David Farca and William R. Metzler are two of the newest St. Joseph’s/Barrow Neurological Foundations’ newest board members. They will serve during fiscal year 2015. More information is available at www.SupportStJosephs. org, www.SupportBarrow.org or at the Foundations of St. Joseph’s on Facebook.
Mohit Kalle, Jack Halldorson, Gabe Ozaki, Camryn Sliger, Steven Adelberg and Julia Mionis were named the Constitution Day contest winners and
were honored at a mayor’s reception at the Civic Center Library. Congrats kids! The Mayor’s Constitution Day Contest is held annually to commemorate the Sept. 17, 1797, signing of the U.S. Constitution. This year’s contest was expanded to include an art/video category in addition to the essay category.
Saxophonist/Gunnery Sgt. Steven Temme performed as part of “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band at the 200th anniversary of the National Anthem at Fort McHenry in Baltimore. He joined the band in August 2005.
How did y’all fare in the in the fall rain storms? The golf course behind our office was temporarily a lake, complete with its very own waves. We hope those displaced by the flooding can settle in again soon.
We’re here to prevent you from giving away crappy Halloween candy. Here are some of kids’ favorites, according to sales printed in USA Today in 2013: Reese’s are No. 1, followed by M&M’s, Snickers,
Hershey’s and Kit Kats, in that order. Candy corn, Tootsie Rolls, Bit-O-Honey and Good N’ Plenty were listed among the worst, according to The Huffington Post.
Amy’s Baking Company is back in the news after the owner was accused of waving a knife at a man during an argument at the restaurant. A video from TMZ allegedly shows owners Samy and Amy Bouzaglo cursing and yelling outside of the eatery. Amy restrains Samy, her husband, as he holds a long, silver item. It was a silver pen and not a knife, Samy said.
What’s the buzz in your neighborhood? New babies or grandbabies? Announcements? Engagements? Let us know! Email hearsay@nearbynews.com.
By Shelby Ray
Valley business leader Steve Schwanz was recently awarded the coveted Jim Hill Award by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale. The award, established in 1999 after the death of former board president and member Jim Hill, is given to an individual who replicates Hill’s extraordinary qualities of dedication to the organization and the more than 17,800 children it serves.
Schwanz was recognized for his dedication—serving 19 years and counting at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale and serving 12 years at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix. In the process, he has helped fund branches and outreach sites located in the greater Scottsdale/Phoenix areas and on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa and Hualapai Indian communities.
“Steve has been a driver of the greater Scottsdale organization’s growth for almost two decades—helping us to keep up with the demand for youth services by motivating the community to support club projects,” said Steve Davidson, president/CEO at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale.
In addition to his years of service, Schwanz has also impacted the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale in many other ways, including:
• Developing an annual celebrity golf invitational that, since its inception, has raised $2.5 million for the clubs.
• Creating an annual wine-and-food event, now called Live and Local and set for Nov. 8 at Scottsdale Civic Center. It raises more than $250,000 for the clubs each year.
• Heading the annual giving campaign for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale, which has raised more than $8 million during the past decade.
“Knowing that you’re helping build on the future well-being of the clubs is something I’m very proud of,” Schwanz said. “My mom was very involved in nonprofit work, so carrying on her legacy and receiving the Jim Hill Award is very humbling and truly an honor.”
A successful business leader, Schwanz heads Franchise Capital Advisors, a boutique investment banking and specialized financial advisory firm in Scottsdale. He understands the value of a dollar. According to a recent study funded through a grant by the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust, every dollar spent by the Boys and Girls Clubs throughout the Valley generates $19.33 in positive economic impacts for the community.
“Giving back to the community is very important,” Schwanz said. “If you can change the lives of a few kids and, in turn, they can change the lives of a few more, over time thousands of kids’ lives can be changed for the better.”
Matt Dana, a Scottsdale estate planning attorney, is joining the national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP, effective Nov. 1, along with two associates and two paralegals from his
Their affiliation with Quarles & Brady will build on the work of Quarles & Brady attorney Trisha Baggs, a highly regarded estate planning attorney in the firm’s Phoenix office. With the addition of Dana and his team, Quarles & Brady will establish a presence in Scottsdale, its 10th location nationwide and third
The new office will be located at 8817 E. Bell Rd., Suite 201, Scottsdale,
The new Scottsdale office will continue to serve local trusts and estates clients, but the service offerings at that location will multiply, as it delivers Quarles & Brady’s full range of business legal representations as a full member of the national network.
Also joining Quarles are associates Trevor Whiting and Todd Smith, and paralegals Jennifer Skubic and Kate Sieger. Whiting and Sieger will join Dana in the firm’s Phoenix office, while Smith and Skubic will work in the Scottsdale office.
“We’re gratified that our firm continues to grow at such a robust pace, especially because that growth is driven by solid opportunities,” said firm chairwoman Kimberly Leach Johnson.
“We look forward to increasing our trusts and estates portfolio through the special strengths that Matt Dana and his team bring to the firm, and we’re also delighted to add Scottsdale to our national service network. It’s a win-win development.”
Dana added, “My team and I have been providing our clients with premium trusts & estates services for many years, and now we have an opportunity, together with Trisha Baggs and the entire Quarles &
Brady team, to offer them even more assistance, in many areas of law, with the power and reach of a national firm. My team will continue to offer the same excellent estate planning services to our many former Dana Law Firm clients, but the chance to take it up another notch by joining Quarles & Brady is too good to pass on.”
Quarles & Brady intends to be an active member of the Scottsdale community, as it has been in Phoenix, Tucson and its seven other locations across the country. The firm has a long history of enthusiastic social responsibility, embraced by civicminded lawyers and staff members. The firm is committed to supporting and sustaining its local communities through its Quarles Cares program and pro bono services, reflecting an ongoing devotion to making communities the firm calls “home” better places to live. Dana is a longtime, ardent supporter of Arizona State University and has been active in several of its programs and initiatives through the years.
By Meghan McCoy
The Civic Center Library is offering the public an opportunity to interact with Valley authors represented in the “Local Collection” during the facility’s book sale.
The Local Authors Book Sale is set for 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the library, located at 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale. Call (480) 312-READ for more information.
Among the authors scheduled to visit are Marcia Fine, Ron Tasso, Nita Lapinski, Victoria Kjos and Richard Corey. From 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., the library is hosting a special lecture by Shona Patel, who penned the book “Teatime for the Firefly.” She will have copies of it available for purchase.
Pat Toftoy, Civic Center library assistant, said local authors can bring in their library-bound books to be added to the selection, which boasts more than 350 local authors in all genres, including children and young
adult books. The author submissions must be donated to the library and therefore become property of it.
The Local Collection is based on the “Eat Local” movement, which encourages residents to shop and eat within the Scottsdale city limits.
The author meet and greet gives writers the chance to showcase and market their works. The sale, Toftoy said, is ideal because the library is not able to accommodate every author who would like to visit.
“We have so many people that ask to have workshops and present their books, but nine times out of 10 we can’t do it,” she said.
By the Scottsdale Public Library
The Scottsdale Public Library is a treasure for the adult learner. Of course, we do that with our books and other materials. However, a new resource has been added. This program, Universal Class, is a quick link away on the library’s website, www.scottsdalelibrary.org.
More than 500 online noncredit courses are online and accessible with Scottsdale Public Library cards. From accounting to Web development, these personal enrichment courses are available on your schedule 24 hours a day. Attend class and do assignments just as you would in any online education program. Each course has a real instructor, with whom you communicate with via email. You have up to six months to finish each course.
The Scottsdale Public Library has partnered with Arizona State University and the City of Scottsdale Economic Development office to create a collaborative workspace in Civic Center Library. The library
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hosts variety of programs in our Eureka Loft.
Eureka is free and open to the public. The area is equipped with free WiFi, coworking areas, a collaborative computer station and access to library resources. For more information go to http://www.meetup.com/EurekaScottsdale. For more information about any of the services at the library, call (480) 312-READ (7323).
By Tyler Prime
The Maricopa County Community Colleges, the nation’s largest community college district, will soon see two additional faces on its governing board.
Mario Diaz, John Heep, Tracy Livingston and Eddie Tiggs are the four candidates running for these two new seats on Nov. 4. All Maricopa County registered voters have the opportunity to choose the winners.
Diaz, a 47-year-old Scottsdale resident, has a long history with public office. “I was a public servant for 10 years working for a congressman, a U.S. attorney, an attorney general, a governor and a senator,” Diaz said. For the past 15 years, Diaz has operated a political public relations firm.
If elected to the board, Diaz said he would focus on student success. For Diaz, success starts by being fiscally prudent. Diaz said that state legislators have been cutting millions of dollars from the community colleges’ budget.
“It causes a stress and strain on the
services the community colleges can deliver to students,” Diaz said.
Heep considers himself more of a businessman than a politician. In a speech at a Sun City West Republican Club-sponsored candidate forum, Heep explained the community college system in terms of business.
“I usually go back and take a look at what it is far as the market is concerned and what we have here is something huge and what I’m saying is—holy mackerel,” Heep explained.
Livingston is a 51-year-old Arizona native and a former Maricopa County Community Colleges adjunct professor. She has worked the last 14 years as an English teacher at Dysart High School. She also holds a position with the Peoria school governing board.
If elected, Livingston said she wants to enhance the community colleges’ relations with the public.
“I really want the schools to become alive and known to the high
school level so enrollment can start increasing,” Livingston said.
“There should be more emphasis placed on the lower cost, lower class size, the remediation process that they do so well and the great certification programs that the universities don’t have to offer,” she said.
Finally, 59-year-old Tiggs has lived in the Chandler area for 23 years.
He has held public office positions on medical boards and homeowners associations. Tiggs is a member of the George Gervin Prep Academy’s board of directors.
Tiggs would like to focus the board’s attention on improving
science, technology, engineering and mathematics or “STEM” learning.
“I advocate focusing on enhancing the STEM system and general education requirements so that when those students transfer from the junior college, they have increased their analytical thought processes,” Tiggs said.
Tiggs blames complacency for the decline in education quality.
“I am not a proponent of a tenure system, complacency has a tendency to set in when we are given the opportunity to remain for long periods of time without being tested,” Tiggs said.
By Alison Bailin Batz
For the past five years, PGA golf superstar Tom Lehman has been working to elevate. And, he isn’t referring to his golf game.
“In 2009, I had the great honor to become a founding board member of Elevate Phoenix, a unique and often lifechanging program for Arizona youth that provides in-school teaching; after-school mentoring/tutoring; career instruction/ post-secondary preparation; character, life skills and peer leadership development; community service; adventure activities; and reading/literacy improvement within urban public schools,” said Lehman, a Scottsdale resident.
knowledge and elevate relationships, and its success is directly measured by the success of its youth participants.
Elevate Phoenix is serving 4,500 local students at a cost of just $222 per student.
As the nonprofit organization got off the ground, it was funded wholly by contributions from businesses and civic organizations. However, with an eye toward growing the number of children it serves, Lehman and Elevate Phoenix have launched the Weekend Jetaway Culinary Casino Classic, presented by AXA Advisors Southwest, Aero Jet Services, Jet Set Magazine and Prisma.
Four Season Scottsdale Resort Troon North, Sassi, SOL Cocina, The Yacht Club, Tom’s Thumb Marketplace, The Mission, The Melting Pot and many more as well as dancing, a luxurious silent auction and even games—with the winner from the evening taking home a free trip for four on a private jet.
North Scottsdale on amazing live and silent auction packages. I encourage all of my fellow community members to get involved.”
Founded in Denver as Colorado Uplift, the model had worked effectively with urban youth for more than 30 years. In line with Colorado’s success, the local organization’s primary mission, according to Lehman, is to strengthen character, empower
Lehman, excited at the prospect of doubling the number of local students served over the next few years through funds at this event, will host the event.
Weekend Jetaway will take place in a private jet hangar within the Scottsdale Airpark on Saturday, Nov. 1. It will feature live music and gourmet food and drink from chefs across the Valley including Alliance Beverage,
“The sky is the limit on what we can do to help our kids through this event, but partners are absolutely key,” Lehman said. “As we speak, our Elevate team and the Weekend Jetaway committee are working tirelessly to sign on sponsors as well as working with local businesses right here in
Lehman added he just put together a special auction package—the chance to be his personal guest at the British Open. Tickets are all-inclusive of food, drinks and entertainment and start at $100. Sponsorships are available and range from $500 to $10,000. Silent and live auction packages are also being accepted through the end of the month. To get involved at any level, or to purchase tickets, visit www. weekendjetaway.org or contact committee team member Alison Bailin at abailin@ hmapr.com or (602) 318-3775.
By Tyler Prime
Trick-or-treating, a haunted house and a hot-air balloon display return to Salt River Fields for a fourth year in the family-friendly Spooktacular.
The event is scheduled for 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, and Saturday, Oct. 25.
Aerial Solutions, owned by Scott Clifton, coordinates the hot-air balloon display. The company utilizes hotair balloons for corporate advertising and events such as the Spooktacular, where guests can get up and personal with the hot-air giants.
“We’ve extremely upped the ante as far the amount of candy we have,” Clifton said, “I think we have almost double the candy from years past.”
Patrons will also have a chance to play with animals, buy merchandise and maybe adopt animals from Waggin’ Wheels, a division of the Arizona Human Society.
“People can walk right up to the balloon and watch the pilot and the crew inflate the balloon and stand it up,” Clifton said.
At the Spooktacular, most of the balloons stay on the ground and the ones that do fly don’t go beyond the limit of a tether. However, this grounded hot air balloon event has a different kind of appeal. This type of event is known as a “balloon glow.”
“Essentially, these things are sevenstory-tall light bulbs,” Clifton said.
One of the popular features of Spooktacular and the balloons is that at each station children will have the opportunity to get Halloween candy.
“We have candy at every balloon,” said Derek Standinski, event coordinator at Salt River Fields. “Children are encouraged to bring trick-or-treat bags and go from hot-air balloon to hot-air balloon to collect candy.”
Clifton promised that kids should have something extra to get excited about.
“The whole concept is, ‘Let’s go out to events or areas that may not have homeless pets up for adoption and bring them to the people,’” said Bretta Nelson, the society’s public relations manager.
To fit in with the crowd, Waggin’ Wheels will join the Spooktacular theme.
“Our pets will be decked out in Halloween bandanas and things like that,” Nelson said.
The Spooktacular’s haunted attractions come from two different sources.
The haunted house is set up and run by AZ Scream Par. Meanwhile, a group not normally known for being scary operates the spook trail.
“We partner with Saguaro High School. They have students from their choir program come out and do some acting for us along the spook trail,” Standinski said.
The event will also feature food and drink vendors, live music and fireworks.
Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children, and kids 2 years of age and younger are free. Buy tickets here: http://srfballoonfestivals.com.
The local moving company Two Men and a Truck Scottsdale is set to participate in the Junior League of Phoenix Touch-A-Truck on Saturday, Oct. 18.
Touch-A-Truck is a family-friendly event that offers children a hands-on opportunity to explore a variety of machinery and to meet the people who move, protect and serve the Valley communities.
It will be held in the Sears parking lot at Paradise Valley Mall from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Many vehicles will be on display including a new Two Men and a Truck Scottsdale moving truck.
Long known as the “movers who
care,” Two Men and a Truck strives to give back to the communities around it through various community service projects and donations. Additionally, 10 cents of every move goes to the American Cancer Society, and in 2013, the companywide locations gave $43,093.
Two Men and a Truck Scottsdale will be donating its time, trucks and moving services to help ensure the event goes smoothly. This is the second year the company has donated its time and participated in the event.
For more information, call Two Men and a Truck Scottsdale at (480) 991-1805 or visit www.twomenscottsdale.com.
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By Tracy House
They may be best known for their cookies, but there is more to Girl Scouts than the annual fundraiser. And for troop leader Alanna Iannone, her daughters have benefited in far more ways than just selling cookies.
Iannone is the leader for two troops: a Cadettes’ troop with her oldest daughter, Brianna, 12, and a Junior troop with Bailey, 9. Girl Scouts are grade appropriate: Daisies are kindergarten and first; Brownies are second and third; Juniors are fourth and fifth; and Cadettes are sixth, seventh and eighth grades. Girls can continue as Ambassadors and Seniors until they are 18 years old.
Founded more than 100 years ago by Juliette Gordon Low in Savannah,
Georgia, the Girl Scouts boast more than 2.3 million girl members who have taken the promise, “On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all times, And, to live by the Girl Scout Law.”
Iannone has been a troop leader for five years, but was a parent helper for three years prior to that. The Scottsdale mom was a Girl Scout herself up through fifth grade.
Girls interested in joining Girl Scouts can check with their school or go to the Girl Scout website, www. girlscoutsaz.org to be placed in the right troop. Iannone says most of the girls who join are from wordof-mouth. There is $15 registration fee for the year. “Most troops have additional dues,” Iannone said.
“Usually fairly modest.” She mentioned her dues included the uniform, but that is dependent on the troop.
“We have a very active neighborhood that our girls are in,” Iannone said. “Our neighborhood puts on things like bowling and ice skating and camping trips, and if they elect those they’re optional and there would be a fee for those.” She did say that there are scholarship opportunities available for girls who may not be able to afford the fees. “No girl doesn’t get into Girl Scouts because of money.”
She explained troops meet primarily during the school year, but there are summer activities the girls can be involved in.
While the cookies are synonymous with Girl Scouts, Iannone said it’s teaching the girls leadership, service and community betterment as they earn badges that are important. “There are a lot of things we do. It’s not the same things. If you’re in a troop, you’re never doing the same
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Activities range from traditional fair games to concerts by performers of many genres of music.
WHEN: Through Sun., Nov. 2; Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Fridays from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Arizona State Fair, 1826 W. McDowell Rd., Phoenix COST: $5 to $10
INFO: www.azstatefair.com
The show depicts dinosaurs’ evolution as scenes of the interactions between prehistoric animals are portrayed.
WHEN: Wed., Nov. 19, through Sun., Nov. 23, matinee and evening shows
WHERE: US Airways Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix COST: $41.50 to $79.50
INFO: (800) 745-3000 or www.usairwayscenter.com
More than 20 hot air balloons will be on display and candy will be passed out to trick-or-treaters.
WHEN: Fri., Oct. 24, and Sat., Oct. 25, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
WHERE: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale COST: $5 to $10
INFO: (480) 270-5000 or http://srfballoonfestivals.com
Chili Party
Go on a hayride, navigate the 4-acre corn maze and roast some marshmallows over the bonfire.
WHEN: Through Sun., Nov. 2; Thursday and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Fridays and Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
WHERE: Schnepf Farms, 24810 S. Rittenhouse Rd., Queen Creek COST: $17
INFO: (480) 987-3100 or www.schnepffarms.com
Songs from the beloved film accompany fun new songs to bring a fresh telling of the story to a new generation of kids and families.
WHEN: Fri., Oct. 17, and Sat., Oct. 18, at 7 p.m. and Sun., Oct. 19, at 2 p.m.
WHERE: The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Scottsdale, 8250 E. Rose Ln., Scottsdale
COST: $5 to $7
INFO: (480) 789-1918 or http:// actoneyouththeater.org/shows.html
6 “Seussical the Musical”
Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty have brought to life all of Dr. Seuss favorite characters and a little boy with a big imagination, Jojo.
WHEN: Fri., Oct. 24, through Sun., Nov. 2; at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; and 2 p.m. Sundays
WHERE: Stagebrush Theatre, 7020 E. Second St., Scottsdale COST: $12 to $17
INFO: (480) 330-5918 or www.greasepaint.org
The festival will feature music, gunfights and stunt shows, as well as a chili cook-off, fun and games for kids.
WHEN: Fri., Oct. 24, through Sun., Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Sahuaro Ranch Park, 9802 N. 59th Ave., Glendale
COST: $5 to $10
INFO: (623) 521-3856 or www.wildwesternfestival.com
Take a trip through the haunted forest, win candy at the game booths, and/or enter one of the many competitions for costumes and decorating pumpkins.
WHEN: Sat., Oct. 25, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
WHERE: South Eldorado Ball Field, 1909 N. Miller Rd., Scottsdale COST: Free
INFO: (480) 312-0217 or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/parks/fallfest
The weekend festival for the family includes vendors, food booths, beer garden, entertainment and a car show.
WHEN: Sat., Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sun., Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce, 567 W. Apache Trail, Apache Junction COST: Free
INFO: http://festivalofthesuperstitions.com
Children can get dressed up in their Halloween costumes and trick-or-treat through the shops of Scottsdale Towne Square.
WHEN: Fri., Oct. 24, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Scottsdale Towne Square, northwest corner of Scottsdale and Thunderbird roads, Scottsdale
COST: Free
INFO: (602) 482-8262
By Melissa Hurst
As you are preparing your Thanksgiving feast and creating the list of items that you are thankful for, add this: You can celebrate your Thanksgiving feast and enjoy knowing that you didn’t spend a fortune. Check out my simple tips for creating a budget “thankful” Thanksgiving below.
1 Reuse! Instead of buying disposable plates, napkins, tablecloths or utensils, use what you have on hand. Although you may save time on clean up, you’ll end up spending more money for the convenience.
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Free Turkey! Many of the grocery stores will run promotions to either get a free turkey or a nice percentage off. You may be required to spend a certain amount of money to get the promotion, but if you look for store deals and
match those with coupons, you’ll have an even better deal while getting all the necessities for your Thanksgiving meal.
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Shopping List! Make your grocery list before you go to the store to make sure you only buy the items that you need. Match up the items that you plan to buy with store sales and coupons so you don’t overspend.
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DIY! Use items from nature, such as leaves, pinecones, twigs and pumpkins to make your own festive Thanksgiving decorations. Here are a few ideas: Gather pine
cones in a large vase and add some fresh cinnamon sticks to create a festive decorative piece. Or try the traditional kid’s craft of a handprint turkey to create a family-friendly activity.
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Potluck! Don’t be embarrassed to ask for help. Involve your dinner guests and ask them to bring their favorite dish, dessert or drink. Not only will this help to cut down on your cost, but it also allows guests to share their own specialties.
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Melissa Hurst, a Valley-based deal-hunting savings pro, is also a mom of three. She understands the importance of budgeting and shares her savings tips in her column. Visit www.SavingCentsWithSense.net, where she shares her passion for bargain-hunting and strategies for stretching a budget.
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“Brazilian Day” at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts celebrated the country’s Independence Day with music, dancers, performers, martial arts and, of course, food and drinks. Presented by Afro: Baile, in partnership with the SCPA, the event is dubbed the largest, most authentic Brazilian Independence Day celebration in the state. For more information, visit www.BrazilianDayArizona.com. Photos by Tim Sealy
1. Thaddeus Hayden is excited to participate in the Brazilian instrument exhibition and performance, even if the drum he’s playing is twice his size. 2. Marley and Ezekiel Witt take a quick shade break from their soccer games. 3. Dylan Ricci plays a traditional Brazilian kid’s game of coin toss. 4. Raiz Brazil, with the help of DJ Trop’a, wow the crowd with colorful and energetic traditional dances. 5. Batala, Los Angeles, gives a heart-pounding performance of traditional Brazilian drumming that could be heard for blocks. 6. Traditional Brazilian dances are performed by the troupe of Axe Folclorico. 7. Genevieve Ring gets her face painted. 8. Crowds kept to the shade on this warm and sunny Brazilian Day. 9. Sophia Isabella Rodriguez proudly sports her Carnival mask. 10. Kary Matthiessen prepares to transform Jennifer Ring with a colorful paint makeover. 11. Jacob Hine uses his own feline persona as inspiration for his artistic endeavor. 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11
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...continued from page 19 thing two weeks in a row.” She said the girls have completed obstacle courses, visited animal shelters, tubed on the Salt River and created arts and crafts.
Whether it’s cleaning up after bunnies at a shelter, leading the younger girls in meetings or teaching about recycling, character building is a central theme of the Girl Scouts. “The girls want to do the service. They love to do the service. They want to be part of it and they’re excited they can help in the community however they can.”
Girl Scouts since kindergarten and has continued her friendships into middle school. If it hadn’t been for Girls Scouts, Iannone said, she might never had known how gifted Brianna is at leadership. “She can move the world because she can control a room of kindergartners.”
For Iannone, two of the most important aspects for her girls have been the long-lasting friendships that they’ve made and exposing them to activities and opportunities they never would have tried had they not been in Girl Scouts.
She said that Brianna has been in
As for building skills, Iannone said, “There are things you’d like to try... but you might not make the time to do it, but when you’re in Girl Scouts you have a dedicated hour to try some of these things that you wouldn’t have gone and done. That’s
one of my big things, you never know what you’re going to be good at unless you to try it.
“That’s what I love so much about it,” Iannone continued. “Not only the sisterhood that happens, but they’re trying so many things and building skills that they may not have made the time to try or do.”
I’m married―twenty years. I’m actually happily married. So, the other day my wife walked by, as I was commenting on the garbage overflowing. She was walking out to the pool, in full swimming attire, and I was distracted for a moment. I just stared at her as she walked to the back door. The problem is that I was mid-sentence, commenting on the overflowing garbage that I was about to take out, and I said, “Man, that’s an awful lot of junk jammed into a little space.” I am, of course, referring to the garbage, but my wife turns around, and I’m looking right at her. Ever been misunderstood?
I’m a preacher. No, it’s true. One thing I’ve noticed is that the Bible is often misunderstood. For instance, as a young man I was told that to be a Christian you couldn’t drink, smoke, have tattoos, or cuss. That’s not actually in the Bible. Good thing too, because by the seventh grade, I could cuss as good as any baby-booming sailor. I was going to church, but by man’s definition I wasn’t a Christian. If I stopped cussing, then I might be back in?
Paul teaches us in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, that to be a follower of Christ―a Christian―I must believe in Christ as the only son of God, who died for my sins; Christ has rendered my sins of no consequence. It’s not about what I do, but about what I believe. Paul says in Romans 7 that he keeps doing what he doesn’t want to do. Sin has a hold on him. And then he goes on to say that it isn’t him that does it, but sin living in him. What? Paul is sinning? That’s what it says, and while writing this no less! Christ has created this new scenario, so that even when I do sin, I didn’t do it; it’s the sin living in me that did it. My wife says, “Who left this kitchen such a mess?” And I say, “Not me. It was sin living in me.”
So then the seventh-grade me who cussed was still a Christian. While the church may have rejected me,
God did not. And as you can see, neither did the Bible. And while man may condemn me for not hitting “the bar,” Paul writes in Romans 8:1 that “there is therefore no condemnation for those who are in Christ.” This means I’m innocent, not by my own effort, but instead, by Christ, who lived perfect for me, and then gives that perfection to me by faith in Him.
Satan doesn’t like the Gospel. He wants you to believe that the Bible isn’t relevant anymore, or that it’s boring, or that it’s not accurate. If he can get you to misunderstand the Gospel, even just a little, he can keep you in prison. It’s how he deceived Eve. He said “Did God really say…? God’s holding out on you; eat this if you want to become like Him.” And he’s saying the same stuff today. “Is the Bible really truth?”
Yes. Misunderstanding the Bible has too many people believing that the church fundamentally rejects their lifestyle, their decisions, or their past. But this isn’t what the Bible says. If church is only for the perfect, then none of us get to go. God sent Jesus for the sinner, not the saint. While man rejected a woman caught in the act of adultery, Jesus did not; He accepted her and forgave her.
Jesus has a different message about Christianity. He died for the sinner. For this reason, I gladly raise my hand and say, “I was a sinner.” God loves and accepts you―He created you. And this was the plan all along. You see, when I stop letting sin separate me from God in my mind, then, and only then, do I become empowered to live for Christ. Why? Because sin loses its hold on me. Receive God’s grace today. Jesus died for you. When you come to church, just be U―the U that Jesus died for.
By Jan D’Atri
Chocolate chip cookies may be America’s favorite treat for most of the year, but they’re going to have to move over this month—or at least share the stage—with the real star in November, the pumpkin cookie. Ultra moist, simple to make and so wonderful to give as gifts, the pumpkin cookie is the treat, at least in my family, that everyone looks forward to in the fall.
I’ve shared with you my two favorite recipes. The first one makes whipping up a batch of these pumpkin delights
1 (15 oz.) canned pure pumpkin (Not pumpkin pie mix)
1 egg
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 box yellow cake mix
1/2 cup rolled oats
2 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
(or 1 1/2 teaspoons allspice plus 1 teaspoon cinnamon)
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup dried cranberries, optional
Vanilla or cream cheese frosting, optional
super easy because a box of yellow cake mix eliminates a few extra steps. The second recipe adds the beloved chocolate bits into a rich pumpkin batter.
The secret to the moistest cookies ever is to let the cookies cool a bit, and then immediately put them in an airtight container. Enjoy a beautiful platter of pumpkin cookies or give them as scrumptious gifts from your kitchen! Let the holiday season officially begin!
In a large bowl, combine wet ingredients. Add in dry ingredients and mix well. Drop by tablespoons onto lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes. Ice with vanilla or cream cheese frosting if desired. Store in airtight container.
1 cup canned pumpkin
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chips or chunks
(Semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
For the glaze:
1/2 cup powdered sugar plus 4 teaspoons water, mixed together until smooth
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease or line a baking sheet with parchment paper. With an electric mixer, blend pumpkin, sugar, oil,
egg and vanilla until well combined and smooth. Add in flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Mix until well blended. Add chocolate chips and mix to combine. Drop mixture onto baking sheet a heaping teaspoonful at a time. For larger cookies, drop more dough. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Once out of the oven, while cookies are still warm, brush glaze over top. Store in airtight container.
Story and photos by Lynette Carrington
One of the first things my husband and I noticed about O.H.S.O. Eatery and Distillery in Scottsdale is that the bicycle culture at its Arcadia location carried over to this new establishment, which opened in May.
You simply can’t miss the bar centerpiece, a whimsical giant orange bike that was built by several O.H.S.O. staff members. Several giant gothic-inspired bike chain chandeliers adorn the restaurant that also features handlaid floors, tables and bars made by the surprisingly clever and handy staff.
The food is just as memorable. To begin, we ordered the pretzel board ($10) because it had a unique combination of items, including soft, handmade pretzel sticks, peppered salami, a savory cheese dip, IPA mustard, Corn Nuts and baby gherkin
pickles. The appetizer was filling enough for two to share. The IPA mustard was slightly grainy in texture with just a hint of sweet. Because I enjoy more substantial mustard, this version was very appealing to me.
For my main entrée, I chose the grilled chicken ($14). Much to my surprise, it came with two generously sized grilled chicken breasts set atop a savory pile of couscous and quinoa. It was served with asparagus and rosemary jus. The flavors worked all the way around with this dish. I also appreciated that O.H.S.O. knows how to properly cook asparagus that is tender and not rubbery.
My husband had a hankering for Mexican food so he chose the salmon tacos ($13), which came with a flavorful honey jalapeno slaw,
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guacamole, roasted salsa and several flour tortillas. The salmon was cubed and blackened. It visually almost tricked us into thinking it was chicken. But the salmon was soft and flakey and didn’t impart too much of a Cajunflavor profile, saving the true flavor of the salmon so it shone through when eaten with tortillas.
O.H.S.O. offers a beer brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, and a backyard barbecue from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays. The latter includes barbecue brisket, pulled pork, chicken, succotash, baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad and a biscuit for $15.
Soon, O.H.S.O. will fire up production on its in-house distillery. Spirits to be created will include rum, vodka, gin and whiskey. Because there aren’t too many distilleries like this
in the Valley, O.H.S.O. will be giving its customers something that’s a little different than typical wine, beer and spirits. The house-distilled rum, vodka, gin and whiskey will be a welcome addition at O.H.S.O.
Although we barely had room after dinner, we decided to try the salted caramel cake ($7). It was a lighterstyle cake with the perfect amount of salted caramel and highlighted with starbursts of raspberry syrup swirled about the plate and a generous dollop of whipped cream.
15681 N. Hayden Rd., Suite 112 Scottsdale 85260 (480) 948-3159 www.ohsodistillery.com
By Lynette Carrington
As a jazz and saxophone legend, Branford Marsalis has been surrounded by and trained in music since he was a child.
The Grammy Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated saxophonist has seen it all—from his days growing up and taking piano lessons to performing and collaborating with world-renowned musicians such as Sting and The Grateful Dead.
took me to the piano recital and said, ‘I’m not going to sit there and watch you make all these mistakes.’ When we went out onstage, she got so nervous she left the building and looked in from outside the door through a small window.”
This time around, Marsalis will be taking a musical path less-traveled during “Marsalis Well-Tempered: An Evening with Branford Marsalis Featuring the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia” at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. The show will feature music from the Baroque period.
“The music will all be selections from the 18th century,” Marsalis noted.
Music performed during “Marsalis Well-Tempered” will include works by Francois Couperin, Johann Sebastian Bach, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Tomaso Albinoni and others.
Marsalis played the piano piece, aced it and promptly stuck his tongue out at his mother in good-natured defiance. He later picked up the saxophone and became a celebrated musician. Besides his solo work, Marsalis spent several years as part of Sting’s studio and live bands, was musical director for “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” in the early 1990s, co-starred in Spike Lee’s film, “School Daze” and heads up the Branford Marsalis Quartet. In collaborating with various musicians over the years, Marsalis has grown.
“You learn a lot of things that you can use to make your music better,” he explained.
“The whole idea of it was that it is supposed to be a concert of Baroque music and Baroque music was pretty much over by the start of the early years of the 19th century,” Marsalis said.
The saxophonist and jazz musician’s earliest musical recollection was the song, “Working in the Coal Mine.”
“I would sing it as a young lad, repeatedly,” recalled Marsalis. “My mom used to crack up; she would make me sing it over and over.”
He recounts the time he played a two-piano piece duet.
“My mother was furious because I wouldn’t practice,” Marsalis said. “She
“In jazz, we tend to play a lot of solos and, as a young man, the solos were quite long. When I played with Sting’s band, suddenly I had to play these short solos and they needed to be short, but effective. After doing that for a year and a half and coming back and playing jazz, I found that my solos had more intensity and I got to the point much quicker. That was an unintended consequence.”
This is a return visit for Marsalis, who enjoys performing—and being active—in the Valley. When asked what he likes about this area, he doesn’t hesitate.
“Besides the golf courses?” Marsalis playfully inquired.
“There is a jazz club in Phoenix
called The Nash, which is my brother, Lewis Nash, a great Phoenix drummer who lives in New York and played in my band for a little while. I like his spot. I like hanging out there.”
Nash is a brother in jazz music and not of blood relation to the musically talented Marsalis family, who hails from New Orleans. His musical family includes father, Ellis, and brothers, Wynton, Delfeayo and Jason Marsalis.
Although jazz is in his blood, the construction and appeal of Baroque music is one that Marsalis appreciates. “I think that in the long run, it develops a certain level of curiosity and changes the way that you hear things,” Marsalis finished.
“Marsalis Well-Tempered: An Evening with Branford Marsalis Featuring the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia” begins at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale. Tickets are $49 to $79. For more information, call (480) 499-8587 or visit www. scottsdaleperformingarts.com.
Oct. 15-Nov. 15, 2014
Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare
This bone-chilling experience combines the most advanced haunted house technology featured in three different haunted attractions.
WHEN: Through Sat., Nov. 1; Thursdays and Sundays from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m.
WHERE: WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale
COST: Starts at $25 INFO: www.frightened.com
Audie Blaylock and Redline
See the Grammy Award-nominated Audie Blaylock and his band, Redline, as they bring bluegrass to Scottsdale.
WHEN: Thurs., Oct. 16 at 7 p.m.
WHERE: Cattle Track Arts Compound Theater, 6105 N. Cattle Track Rd., Scottsdale
COST: $15 to $20
INFO: (718) 374-1086 or www.brownpapertickets.com
Arizona Taco Festival
More than 50 restaurants serve $2 tacos.
WHEN: Sat., Oct. 18, and Sun., Oct. 19, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale
COST: $12 to $100 INFO: www.saltriverfields.com/events. aspx
The Legends of Country Music
The Legends of Country Music Dinner Show spotlights country music’s legendary entertainers and their biggest hits.
WHEN: Sun., Oct. 19, at 5:30 p.m. (dinner) and 7 p.m. (showtime) WHERE: The Venue Scottsdale, 7117 E. Third Ave., Scottsdale COST: $75
INFO: (480) 945-5551 or www.thevenuescottsdale.com
“Solid State: Shona Sculpture”
Among the most well-known art movements in Africa, Shona Sculpture is the stunning representation of the narrative history of people.
WHEN: Thurs., Oct. 23, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Bonner David Galleries, 7040 E. Main St., Scottsdale
COST: Free
INFO: (480) 941-8500 or www.bonnerdavid.com
Newcomers Club of Scottsdale: Luncheon
Presentation by Honor Guard of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
WHEN: Thurs., Oct. 23, at 11 a.m.
WHERE: Pinnacle Peak Country Club, 8701 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Scottsdale
COST: $25
INFO: (480) 990-1976
Arizona Jewish Cultural Festival
Music, vendors of arts, crafts and food, history presentations and a kids’ zone are featured during the Arizona Jewish Cultural Festival.
WHEN: Fri., Oct, 24, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sat., Oct. 25, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sun., Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Scottsdale Pavilions, south parking lot, Indian Bend Road, between the Loop 101 Freeway and Pima Road
COST: Free INFO: (602) 410-4942 or www.AZJewishFestival.com
Salt River Fields Balloon Spooktacular
More than 20 hot air balloons will be on display and organizers will pass out over 2,000 pounds of candy to trick-
or-treaters. There will be music, food and beverage, a kids’ zone, petting zoo, costume contest, vendor market, tethered balloon rides, a haunted house, fireworks and more.
WHEN: Fri., Oct. 24, and Sat., Oct. 25, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
WHERE: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale
COST: $5 to $10
INFO: www.saltriverfields.com/events. aspx
Live at the Quarter: Future Loves Past
This group will bring an electric indie/ rock sound to the stage.
WHEN: Sat., Oct. 25, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Scottsdale Quarter, southeast corner of Scottsdale Road and the Greenway-Hayden Loop, Scottsdale
COST: Free INFO: www.scottsdalequarter.com
Author Charlie Lovett
Charlie Lovett will talk about and sign copies of his book, “First Impressions: A Novel of Old Books, Unexpected Love and Jane Austen.”
WHEN: Sun., Oct. 26, at 2 p.m.
WHERE: Poisoned Pen, 4014 N. Goldwater Blvd., Suite 101, Scottsdale
COST: Charge for books INFO: (480) 947-2974 or www.poisonedpen.com
“Paint on Paint”
“Paint on Paint” features new works by Francis Livingston and Robert LaDuke, both of whom have a unique style of blending and layering oil paint.
WHEN: Thurs., Oct. 30, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Bonner David Galleries, 7040 E. Main St., Scottsdale
COST: Free
INFO: (480) 941-8500 or www.bonnerdavid.com
Royal Ballet of Cambodia
Renowned for its graceful hand gestures and stunning costumes, the Royal Ballet of Cambodia has been recognized by UNESCO for carrying on the 1,000-year-old Khmer classical dance style.
WHEN: Thurs., Oct. 30, at 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Virginia G. Piper Theater, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale
COST: $25 to $59
INFO: (480) 499-8587 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org
Live at the Quarter: Crown Kings
The band will perform hits from the 1970s through today.
WHEN: Sat., Nov. 1, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Scottsdale Quarter, southeast corner of Scottsdale Road and the Greenway-Hayden Loop, Scottsdale
COST: Free INFO: www.scottsdalequarter.com
Savasa-Nidra:
The Yoga Spa for Your Soul
This soothing workshop combines aromatherapy, crystal singing bowl sound healing and a themed Yoga Nidra meditation.
WHEN: Fri., Nov. 7, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Anahata Yoga, 10565 N. 114th St., Suite 110, Scottsdale
COST: $17 to $20
INFO: www.ana-ha-ta.com
Seasons of Broadway
Backed by a full band, original stars from “Rent,” “Wicked,” “Glee,” “In the Heights,” “Aida” and “Godspell”
perform an evening of classic pop, rock and jazz hit songs from iconic Broadway shows.
WHEN: Fri., Nov. 7, at 8 p.m.
WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ Virginia G. Piper Theater, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale
COST: $35 to $69
INFO: (480) 499-8587 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org
“A Sound Healing Journey”
Join Voyager Tom Moore as he uses sound and silence to create meditative music that helps you shift your attention from external stimuli to the more subtle experience of feeling and being.
WHEN: Sat., Nov. 8, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Anahata Yoga, 10565 N. 114th St., Suite 110, Scottsdale
COST: $17 to $20
INFO: www.ana-ha-ta.com
Live at the Quarter: Apple
If you love The Beatles, you’ll love this group’s rendition of their hits, complete with the classic style.
WHEN: Sat., Nov. 8, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Scottsdale Quarter, southeast corner of Scottsdale Road and the Greenway-Hayden Loop, Scottsdale
COST: Free
INFO: www.scottsdalequarter.com
Cooks and Corks
This fall, the Valley’s top culinary stars will be cooking under a glittery sky at
Cooks and Corks, a one-night-only, self-guided outdoor culinary tasting event spotlighting Arizona’s top local chefs and a world-class collection of winemakers.
WHEN: Fri., Nov. 14, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
WHERE: Four Seasons Resort at Troon North, 10600 E. Crescent Moon Dr., Scottsdale
COST: $125 to $175
INFO: (480) 51505700 or www.cooksandcorks.org
Live at the Quarter: Shallow Water
This hybrid rock group will captivate the audience with its alternative-, punk- and modern-rock sound.
WHEN: Sat., Nov. 15, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Scottsdale Quarter, southeast corner of Scottsdale Road and the Greenway-Hayden Loop, Scottsdale
COST: Free INFO: www.scottsdalequarter.com
Brad Garrett
Brad Garrett earned three Emmy Awards playing Ray Romano’s big brother, Robert, on the CBS series “Everybody Loves Raymond.”
WHEN: Sat., Nov. 15, at 8 p.m.
WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Virginia G. Piper Theater, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale
COST: $35 to $69
INFO: (480) 499-8587 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org
By Kimberly Hosey
Dr. Korinne Grieger, DDS, strives to stand out. She’s a graduate of a prestigious dental program and a hands-on professional who has spent half her lifetime either as a dentist or an assistant. Her practice, Kor Smiles at McCormick Dental in Scottsdale, stands out for its thoroughness, attention to patients, advanced technology and mission to educate patients about their care—especially those who might be a little afraid of a visit to the dentist.
From specialty treatments to general care, needle-phobes to children, Grieger tries to cater to anyone needing dental treatment—and she tries to make it (relatively) painless.
As a young teen Grieger longed for braces, which her parents eventually saved up for by the time she was 16.
“When most kids are getting their
braces off, I was getting them on,” she joked.
While a patient in a local orthodontist’s office, she asked what it took to help them out. After completing dental assisting training and returning to work there, she decided what she really wanted was to run her own dental practice.
Grieger was accepted and graduated from the prestigious University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, where she received ample cutting-edge, hands-on training. She went to work at McCormick Dental, and when its previous owner was looking to sell she took over the practice.
That familiarity with the community fits well with Grieger’s mission to make patients feel informed and comfortable with their dental care.
Rather than rush patients or push
treatments, Grieger says she wants to develop a relationship with patients so they can trust her recommendations.
“Too many patients go in and out; the dentist sees them for two minutes. We take the time to give them every bit of information. We don’t really miss anything,” she said. She uses video aids and more to help educate patients.
Rather than specialize in only a limited number of dental issues and treatments, Grieger does most procedures.
“I don’t refer out; I typically do everything in the office. I do everything from root canals to surgical implants, to periosurgery. I do in-office crowns same-day. People will come in for
emergencies and if they come in and meet me for the first time and I’m sending them off, it’s tough,” she said. Another thing that Grieger said she feels sets Kor Smiles apart from many other dentists’ offices is the technology available to—everything from 3-D imaging to painless injections assists Grieger and her team in making treatment efficient and accurate, but also easier on patients.
McCormick Dental Kor Smiles is located at 10601 N. Hayden Rd. Suite 101, Scottsdale. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (480) 998-2971 or visit www.korsmiles.com.
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By Alison Stanton | Photo by Tim Sealy
Since the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy was incorporated as a nonprofit organization in 1991, it has strived to help educate visitors about the natural beauty of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve.
To ensure that this area will be sustained for future generations, the conservancy is committed to education, research, partnerships, advocacy and safe and respectful access to the region. By learning about the history of the preserve and understanding its significance, patrons are able to enjoy their visits to the area even more.
To further that mission, the Victory Road Leadership Conference on Jan. 14 at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is donating a portion of the proceeds from the event to the conservancy.
Speakers at the event include Merril Hoge, former NFL star and ESPN analyst; Alison Levine, team captain of the first American Women’s Everest Expedition; Kirk Lippold, commander of the USS Cole; Tori Murden McClure, the first woman to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean; Chris Waddell, the first paraplegic to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro; Eric Kapitulik, founder of “The Program” and U.S. Marine special operations officer; Jack Andraka, an inventor and scientist and the youngest nominee for the Nobel Prize; and Pat Williams, an NBA Hall of Famer and vice president of the Orlando Magic.
Edward Phillips, director of development and communications for the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy in Scottsdale, said the speakers will all address the event’s theme of “Breaking Boundaries Beyond Expectations.” That will cover the need for people to step outside of their comfort zone and away from what is familiar to them. By doing this, people can become more successful on professional and personal levels.
“The 2015 program will highlight the compelling stories of the some of the world’s most influential and dynamic
Edward Phillips, director of development and communications for the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy in Scottsdale, says the eight outstanding speakers at the upcoming Victory Road Leadership Conference will empower attendees.
leaders and groundbreaking innovators who have made profound, amazing leaps, often facing great adversity, while building a winning culture with the hopes of cultivating new leaders,” Phillips said.
He is confident that the speakers sharing their personal experiences will help to empower those in attendance.
As a beneficiary of the event, Phillips said the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy champions the sustainability of Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve—the largest urban preserve in the United States—for the benefit of current and future generations.
“The conservancy, through their more the 600 volunteer stewards, connect the community to the 30,000acre preserve through education, research, advocacy, partnerships and safe, respectful access,” he said.
Phillips said he is looking forward to the Victory Road Leadership Conference, which he said will be sure to be “one amazing day.”
“The conference will bring together an eager community of energetic, passionate and highly motivated men and women to immerse and engage with world-changing messages.”
McDowell Sonoran Conservancy is located at 16435 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite 110 in Scottsdale. For more information on Victory Road Leadership Conference or to purchase tickets, visit www. myvictoryroad.com. For more about McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, visit www.mcdowellsonoran.org.
“I was pleasantly surprised by how quickly we started receiving coupons from our Nearby News ad from the local area! It was literally the same day the paper hit the mailboxes. I’d like to thank the Nearby News and the local readers for making our grand opening so special and successful!”
—Mark Phelan
Mark recently opened the Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt located at Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. and Loop 101.
By Lynette Carrington | Photos by Tim Sealy
Dawn Noble has taken her years of nursing skills and developed a nurturing, safe, loving and engaging assisted living home in Scottsdale. Making important and compassionate decisions for a loved one can be challenging or even stressful. Noble Haven helps to put a family’s mind at ease.
“I’m licensed for five residents, and I plan to offer a multitude of potential services,” said Noble, a family nurse practitioner with more than 20 years’ experience who now owns and manages Noble Haven, There are no longterm contracts or commitments required of the families that place loved ones with Noble Haven, which offers hourly, daily, weekly and monthly plans. Some transportation is available, and vitals of all residents are taken on a regular basis. Injections, transfusions, wound care and end-of-life care can also be provided at Noble Haven.
“We concentrate on the individual needs of our residents. We have a low staff-to-patient ratio,” noted Noble. She also acts as a liaison between her patients and their families and medical providers. The home will honor the dining, social, activity and religious preferences of its residents.
“We tailor activities to their preferences and abilities,” said Noble, noting she has staff on hand to tailor services to patients’ needs and abilities.
Regularly occurring events include outdoor time on the shaded patio, a Saturday champagne brunch, a Sunday cookout and weekly manicures and movies. Noble Haven also has a licensed Arizona barber on staff, and hairstyling for females is also provided.
Noble Haven is located in North Scottsdale. Call (480) 361-4884 to arrange for a tour of the home or to make an appointment to meet Dawn Noble.
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