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for extracurricular activities or field trips, or parents can also donate to specific buckets, where parents can donate to specific activities” Otstot said. These contributions are important for district schools and according to Otstot, without them certain activities would either cease to exist or parents would have to pay for them out of pocket. “I would say about $25,000 of the contributions are spent on field trips,” Otstot said. “If we didn’t have the tax credits, we couldn’t fund the field trips.” The importance of these funds is not a situation unique to Copper Ridge School. Arcadia High School principal Nathan Slater gave a similar statement about the importance of these contributions. “These funds are crucial to the survival of programs and the actual execution of them,” Slater said. Slater added that contributions can go to school sports programs and athletic fees. Slater said that this contribution destination is often forgotten. “One thing I think people don’t understand is that contributions can go to athletics as well,” Slater said, “You could come in and say ‘I want to pay my son or daughter’s participation fee as a tax credit.’” Because these funds are so important to schools, there are ongoing efforts to make sure community members know about the opportunity to contribute. Both Otstot and Slater are constantly reaching out to the community to explain the tax credit system. “Really it’s an education drive, so the public can understand the significance of these tax funds, the impact it has on these schools and ultimately that it really is not a cost to them,” Slater said. “These are tax dollars that you’re going to pay anyway and it’s better to have those funds in the school.” For more information about contributing to SUSD, visit www.susd. schoolfusion.us. Gridiron

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Story by Tim J. Randall | Photos courtesy Sean McGovern Sean McGovern, father of 8-year- tion and focus, and so enjoyed practicold Gracie McGovern, knew there was ing and playing,” he said. something amazing about his daughWhat came next though was unfathter when, as a 2-year-old, she sat next omable for the youngster. to him and watched historic videos of “‘Dad, I want to compete,’” Gracie nine-time major champion Ben Ho- told her father. gan. Having never actually played nine “She just has a love of the game and full holes of golf, the undaunted youngher play has been ster ventured to amazing since she Talking Stick Golf started swinging a Resort to compete club at age 4,” he at 5 1/2 years old said. in a Phoenix U.S. With Hogan’s Kids Junior Golf swing on her tournament. mind, and her “We went to the dad a passionate course and Gracie golfer at her side, did not have a colGracie started at lared shirt on, and the driving range Gracie McGovern, 8, proudly displays her trophy some of the other and found the se- at the U.S. Kids Golf World Championship. competitors were cret of the swing in the dirt. Playing out of shape about that,” Sean said. out of McCormick Ranch Golf Club, Perhaps that was a little extra motiGracie quickly picked up the game and vation as Gracie simply destroyed the her father realized her potential. field of age 6 and younger girls, win“She just had incredible coordina- ning by 14 shots.

Gracie, who attends Kiva Elementa- the home of American golf, Pinehurst, ry School, hasn’t looked back since. In North Carolina, at the U.S. Kids Golf the two years since her debut, she has World Championships. Playing at Mid won two U.S. Kids Player of the Year Pines Golf Club, Gracie battled fierce competition and awards and a the weather to Texas Open title, claim her second and has never junior world golf lost a tournamajor championment in Arizona. ship in consecuThat is a record tive weeks. that would make “She went out her two golfand beat the best ing idols Tom in the world and Watson and Mo claimed the numMartin stand up ber one ranking,” and take notice. Gracie McGovern, 8, was victorious at U.S. Sean said. “We “Gracie wants to were both so hapmeet Tom Wat- Kids Golf World Championship. py and I was so proud.” son, she loves his game,” Sean said. Gracie and her dad, a single father, Gracie’s summer was victorious as well. Starting in Las Vegas in July at love to spend time together playthe World Masters of Junior Golf, she ing and watching golf. “If I had been stormed to victory in her age 7 and 8 an avid bass fisherman, she probably would have taken to that, but golf was division. “Gracie really wanted to prove to what I loved and now she loves it too,” herself that she could compete and Sean said. Gracie makes no secret of her ultiwin against the very best in the world,” mate goals in golf. “I want to be the Sean said. That she did with a follow-up bra- best player in the world and win mulvado performance the next week in tiple U.S. Women’s Opens,” she said.

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Afrojack, Darius Rucker, Capital Cities and Kid Rock are this year’s Birds Nest acts at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Congrats to Kid Rock for scoring the fastest sellout in Birds Nest history. His new album, “First Kiss,” is Gridiron set looking forbackrelease in February. Read all about his golf game, “First Kiss” and his penchant for staying home and partying in the January edition of our sister publication, The Entertainer. To purchase tickets to the other shows, visit www.ticketmaster.com. BASIS Scottsdale senior Anvita Gupta has been named a National Finalist in the Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology, the nation’s premier research competition for high school students. Gupta won the individual category and a $3,000 scholarship for her project, titled “A Novel Method of Targeting Intrinsically Disordered Proteins for Drug Discovery: Application to Cancer and Tuberculosis.” She was scheduled to compete in Washington D.C., Dec. 5 through Dec. 9 where $500,000 in scholarships will be awarded, including the two top prizes of $100,000.

Hooters Scottsdale is raising money to send 500 Hooters calendars to the troops overseas for the holidays. Anyone who wants to help can go to Fund Anything, Operation Calendar Drop to donate: www.fundanything.com and enter “operation calendar drop” in the search window. The eatery is far from its $8,000 goal. As of press time, only $20 has been pledged. The North Scottsdale Business Connections Chapter of AmSpirit Business Connections adopted the family of Cpl. Yancy Green, a Marine who served in Iraq and Afghanistan and is part of the Wounded Warrior Project. The organization presented a $300 Visa gift card to Green and his wife, Tiffany. Robotics teams from Kiva, Navajo and Yavapai elementary schools were scheduled to compete in the FIRST LEGO State Championship Tournament at Arizona State University’s Memorial Union on Saturday, Dec. 13. The previous month, Mohave Middle School hosted the Scottsdale Qualifier, along with the Saguaro High School’s Sabercats Robotics team. Danielle Mara,

from the Sabercats Robotics team, served as co-director of the tournament. At the Scottsdale Qualifier, the following teams won awards: Cocopah Mustangs won the Judge’s Award and Michael Majercin and Tino Velez (Saguaro Sabercats Robotics team) won the Young Adult Mentor Award. A Girl Scout troop from Pueblo Elementary School will also compete in the state tournament. They won Robot Design and were the Robot Showcase Winners. Just in time to kick off the holiday gifting season, Sprinkles Cupcakes has launched a Cupcake ATM at its 4501 N. Scottsdale Rd. store across from Scottsdale Fashion Square. The ATM will dispense freshly baked cupcakes 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Founder of Sprinkles, Candace Nelson, explains how the machine works in this YouTube video: www.youtube.com/ watch?v=mgzxHNq8Bek.

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The Scottsdale Unified School District is continuing its pre-kindergarten and kindergarten roundups to provide information about its elementary schools to parents and guardians. Parents of children who will attend pre-kindergarten or kindergarten during the 2015-16 school year are invited to the events. During the kindergarten roundups, parents can meet teachers and principals and learn about the programs offered by schools in the district. Interested parents should check the following schedule of SUSD kindergarten roundups: Anasazi: 9 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, for prekindergarten and kindergarten. Cherokee: 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5, for kindergarten. (Roundup for prekindergarten was Dec. 9.) Cochise: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, for pre-kindergarten and 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. for kindergarten. Copper Ridge: 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten. Desert Canyon Elementary: 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten. Hohokam Traditional: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, for prekindergarten and kindergarten, and 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. for Title I pre-kindergarten. Hopi: 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14. Kiva: 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, for prekindergarten, and 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, for kindergarten. Laguna: 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, for kindergarten, and

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When other parts of the country hunker down for the winter, Arizona farmers keep harvesting. The state is an important source of fresh market vegetables in the winter months and everything from cantaloupe to kale is harvested in December. According to the Arizona Department of Agriculture, the state’s production of fresh market vegetables ranks third in the country. In Scottsdale, health care and technology are bigger industries, but agriculture and ranching were once an important part of the economy.

Top: The Schultz family operated the Loomis Ranch at the 8200 block of Thomas Road. Young family members stand in front of work horses in this photo from 1918. Left: In this photo from 1918, cowboys at DC Ranch carry out their seasonal branding. Cattle spent summers in the mountains before wintering in the ranch’s pastures.

Right: The Ingleside Inn, the Scottsdale area’s first luxury resort, boasted one of the Valley’s first orange groves. Each of the boxes on this horse-drawn wagon contains roughly 50 pounds of oranges. Photo circa 1918.

The cotton harvest occurs around November in Arizona. This photo from the 1920s shows bales of cotton in front of a cotton gin. Camelback Mountain is in the background.

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By Gavin Maxwell As one of Arizona’s most recognized fundraisers, Kathy Kramer brings energy, experience and a passion for nonprofits to the Boys & Girls Clubs Foundation of Greater Scottsdale as she steps up to become its new executive director. Kramer has worked in an array of different industries ranging from outer-space observatories to breakthrough medical institutes. She admitted she has come a long way since she gradu- Katy Kramer brings energy, experience and passion to ated from Northern Arizona Boys & Girls Clubs Foundation of Greater Scottsdale. University as a journalism major. given, visiting the clubs and seeing the “When I graduated, my first job was kids.” at the American Red Cross,” Kramer As executive director of the Boys said. “I was the administrative assis- & Girls Clubs Foundation of Greater tant in the financial development and Scottsdale, Kramer works with existpublic relations department.” ing donors and seeks out new ones. She yearned to work in PR, “Basically it’s relationship building,” taking charge of events like press she said. “That’s how major gift proconferences. However, her employers grams work. You find out why somehad different plans for her, tasking her body has given to the club over a periwith fundraising. That’s where her od of years, what’s of interest to them, career took off. and is there something they would like “They sent me to a couple of classes to do in the future. It’s listening to see and I joined the Association of Fund- if they really want to fund something raising Professionals,” she said. that we have a need for.” As she joined new companies, While large donations are always Kramer remained dedicated to the or- great, Kramer also acknowledged the ganization. She founded a new chap- importance the smaller ones. ter of the Association of Fundraising “The idea is to just make sure that Professionals in Northern Arizona you’re building relationships with and also served as the president of the people and thanking them for the gifts Greater Arizona Chapter. She has re- that they make, even if they aren’t ceived the organization’s Fundraising large. It all counts,” she said. Executive of the Year award twice. Backing up Kramer is Antoinette After leaving the Red Cross, Kram- Delaney, a nine-year employee. She er garnered an impressive fundrais- has faith in Kramer’s talent. ing portfolio. She raised monies for “With Kathy coming on board, I universities, AIDS Project Los Ange- think she’s really going to take the les and the Lowell Observatory, and lead,” Delaney said. spent a bit of time working on hospital Another supporter of Kramer’s is philanthropy for organizations such her professional colleague and longas Mayo Clinic, Barrow Neurological time friend, Robert Hopkins. He’s Institute and St. Joseph’s Hospital. known Kramer for 10 years and has “I’ve done basically every job in this worked closely with her at organizaprofession that there is to be had,” tions such as St. Joseph’s Hospital. Kramer said. Naming a few of Kramer’s strengths, Now, she is enjoying her new po- Hopkins said, “She brings a grounded sition with the Boys & Girls Club. “I leadership style with her. There’s no love it,” she said with a grin. “I love go- B.S. and I find that people have posiing out and visiting people who have tively responded to that.”

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By Alison Stanton As any woman who has undergone a mastectomy knows well, the surgery can be a physically and emotionally devastating experience. From losing one or both breasts to undergoing chemotherapy and radiation, breast cancer is extremely challenging. Thanks to the work of two plastic surgeons, women who have undergone a mastectomy are having reconstructive surgery that can help them put the trauma of breast cancer treatments behind them. Dr. Pablo Prichard, senior partner at Advanced Aesthetic Associates in Scottsdale and chief of plastic surgery at John C. Lincoln Hospital, and Dr. Lewis Andres, chief breast cancer reconstruction surgeon at Advanced Aesthetic Associates, explained that there are a few different procedures that allow the breasts to be reconstructed after a mastectomy. “The usual and most basic route is to use a tissue expander, which involves placing a balloon under the muscle in the chest, and then an implant is placed inside,” Prichard said.

“The second option is to use the ing through the traumatic experiwoman’s own tissues, like maybe ence of having breast cancer and not muscle from her back or the ‘six really knowing what to expect after pack’ area of the abdotheir mastectomy, this men, and harvest the procedure gives them fat, tissue and skin and one less thing to worry use it to make a breast.” about after they wake The third option, up,” he said. which Andres referred Prichard added that to as the Cadillac or for most women, top-tier choice, is knowing they are havcalled the DIEP flap. ing breast cancer reThis state-of-the-art construction at the procedure utilizes misame time gives them crosurgery and perfoa sense of relief. “They rator flaps that results Dr. Lewis Andres, left, and Dr. see that they are still in an extremely natural Pablo Prichard, from Advanced intact, and still looking Aesthetic Associates in looking breast made Scottsdale. like a woman,” he said. from a woman’s tisPrichard explained sues. that it’s important for women to know “The DIEP flap is the gold standard, about and understand their reconand just about every woman is a can- structive options before they go in for didate for it,” Andres said. surgery. Another bonus of the DIEP flap “I definitely think the information procedure, Prichard said, is that it that is going out to women has made can typically be done at the same reconstructive surgery a more poputime as the mastectomy. lar option,” he said. “It used to be that “For women who are already go- they weren’t even told about it, but they are getting better information now.” Susan Goss had a DIEP flap proce9377 E Bell Rd. Ste 379 dure in February 2013, several months Scottsdale, AZ 85260 after her mastectomy. Although the Phoenix resident describes it as a “hard surgery,” she said it was definitely worth it. “When you have a mastectomy, you end up looking concave. Even if you have a prosthesis, you feel like you are missing part of your body,” she said, adding that she was extremely impressed with Andres and his work. Make a commitment Both Andres and Prichard are today to improve your smile, proud to be part of giving women your ability to chew and back their feeling of wholeness and once again eat the foods femininity. you enjoy! “I’m very passionate about breast Dr. Bleeker specializes in restoring broken, cancer and breast cancer reconstrucmissing and discolored teeth. Doctor Bleeker tion, and it’s a joy for us to use these Complimentary is a Board Certified Specialist in treatment procedures to give women some CONSULTATION planning and restoring implant retained hope, as well as be a source of hope dentures. Doctor Bleeker and his highly Includes Panoramic Radiograph. for them,” Andres said. trained staff are committed to providing Must mention you heard about us in the Advanced Aesthetic Associates is compassionate, quality comprehensive Nearby News when scheduling appointment. dentistry in a relaxing environment. located at 8900 E. Raintree Dr., Suite 200, in Scottsdale. For more informaCompassionate Dental Care When You Need It! tion, call (480) 752-7874 or visit www. CALL TODAY! aaaplasticsurgery.com.

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By Kimberly Hosey “Why aren’t there more kids here?” It was my son’s first question after we had taken in our first classical concert (preceded by effusive praise and followed, immediately, by “Can we go again?” and “Do you think I could do that some day?”). The Chandler Symphony Orchestra, comprised of professionally trained volunteer musicians, brings free classical concerts to the general public in Chandler. We caught its November concert, “Le Grande Voyage,” a musical tour of Europe. My son, who plays the

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“Prisoners” and “chain gangs” converged on WestWorld for “Prison Break: The Escape,” a hybrid mud run/obstacle course race in late November. Each participant was processed into the facility—mug shot included—for photo page events calendar the race, which covered 386 acres and included more than 14 obstacles. The “prisoners” and “chain gangs” were placed into “cells” and it was up to them to escape. After the main event, participants chilled out at an after party featuring a beer garden and food trucks. Photos by Kimberly Carrillo

1. Robert Dixon, Lindsey Marley and Daphne Weaver celebrate after the race. 2. Trishhearsay and Rick Stuart meet were excited to have escaped. 3. Team AZA United members your neighbor helped each other up the ramp. 4. Three competitors share a “cell” before the race. 5. Racers had to scale a wall before the final obstacle. 6. Competitors were required to climb a rope ladder between shipping crates as one of the obstacles. 7. Team AZA United were pumped to start the race once they had been “chained” together. 8. Riley Stuart gets a boost from his team. 9. Ashley Aldridge smiles her way through the rope bridge. 10. A group of runners celebrate after finishing the race. 11. Runners back who looking competed with friends were “chained” together at the start of the race.

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The New Year is the perfect time to resolve to save money. But that doesn’t need to be difficult or even time consuming. With these five tips, you can start saving right away and enjoy the extras you find in your bank account each month. Pay Off Debt. Start with the highest interest rate and focus on paying it off. Credit card debt is usually the highest, so put a plan in action for getting those paid off first. Once that bill is gone, you will have money to use toward other bills or to put in your savings account. Drop Cable. This may sound crazy, but it doesn’t mean that you can’t watch TV and movies. You can buy a HDTV antenna for approximately $30 and watch local news stations for free. If you pay for Netflix ($9 a month) or Amazon Prime ($100 a year), you can also watch many movies and photo page

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TV shows whenever you want, which is much cheaper than paying a cable bill. Save on Groceries with Coupons. You can find coupons in the Sunday paper, magazines, in the store and online. Check out coupons.com at the beginning of each month for new coupons to print for the month. If you really don’t like to cut and carry, Fry’s and Safeway offer coupons that you can load to your shopper’s card so you’ll save at the register without the hassle.

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Eat In and Pack Lunches. Instead of going out to dinner multiple times a week, which can add up and isn’t the healthiest option, make dinner at home. You’ll know all the ingredients in your food, have better portion sizes, and save a considerable amount of cash each month. The same goes for packing lunches for work and school. Use Daily Deal Sites. Find deals on movies, dining out, spa treatments and other entertainment with daily deal sites like Groupon and Living Social. You’ll be able to save up to 90 percent off services and won’t feel guilty when you do decide to splurge. Happy Savings!

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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Guided Nature Tours The hike to and from Grandview Overlook will take up to two hours, so come prepared to walk about 1.5 miles. WHEN: Tuesdays through Sundays, at meet your neighbor 10 a.m. WHERE: Pinnacle Peak Park, 26802 N. 102nd Way, Scottsdale COST: Free INFO: (480) 312-0990 or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/parks/pinnacle ArtBridge Thursdays Artisan Markets transform Scottsdale Waterfront into a unique, sophisticated outdoor arts festival in an urban atmosphere with more than 30 artist booths. WHEN: Thursdays, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE: Scottsdale Waterfront, 7134 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale COST: Free admission INFO: (602) 687-7495 Artisan Markets Take a stroll along the canal at Scottsdale Waterfront while listening to Artisan Markets’ live musicians and exploring more than 60 of Arizona’s most talented artisans. WHEN: Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Scottsdale Waterfront, 7134 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale COST: Free admission INFO: (602) 687-7495 “Harvey” The story begins with Elwood P. Dowd finding a new best friend, Harvey, who is friendly, amusing and loyal. WHEN: Through Sun., Jan. 11, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. WHERE: Desert Stages Theatre, 4720 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale COST: $22 to $25 INFO: (480) 483-1664 or www.desertstages.org Old Town Farmers Market The market offers a selection of fresh vegetables, fruits and organic produce, as well as opportunities to socialize every Saturday through Jan. 2. WHEN: Saturdays Dec. 20 and Dec. 27, from 8 a.m. to 1 p. m WHERE: Southwest corner of First Street and Brown Avenue, Scottsdale COST: Free admission INFO: www.arizonafarmersmarket.com Matzoball MatzoBall, the nation’s leading Jewish

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Scottsdale COST: Free INFO: (480) 421-1001 or www.scottsdalenativetrails.com Joe Bourne: A Stroll Down Memory Lane Internationally acclaimed vocalist Joe Bourne performs repertoire from the Great American Songbook, including hits from Nat King Cole, Lou Rawls and other nostalgic favorites from the ’40s, ’50s and ’60s. WHEN: Wed., Jan. 7, at 7:30 p.m. WHERE: ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale COST: $25 to $36 INFO: (480) 596-2660 or www.asukerr.com/content/jazz-in-concert Newcomers Club of Scottsdale’s Get Acquainted Coffee Anyone interested in learning about the Newcomers Club is invited to the coffee chat. Membership is open to all Valley residents, not just those who live in Scottsdale. WHEN: Fri., Jan. 9 at 10 a.m. WHERE: Private residence, Scottsdale COST: Free, but reservations required INFO: (480) 990-1976 “Late Nite Catechism” Ruling her classroom with a razor sharp wit, Sister teaches her students, who happen to be the audience, everything she knows about sins and saints while doling out rewards and reprimands with lightning speed. WHEN: Fri., Jan. 9, through Fri., March 27, at 8 p.m. WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale COST: $33 to $39 INFO: (480) 499-8587 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org PettyBreakers Cover band sings faithful renditions of tunes from rock legends Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers. WHEN: Fri., Jan. 9, and Sat., Jan. 10, at 7:30 p.m. WHERE: The Showroom at Casino Arizona, 524 N. 92nd St., Scottsdale COST: $15 INFO: (480) 850-7777 or www.casinoarizona.com “42nd Street” Peggy is terrified to fill diva Dorothy’s dancing shoes and decides to go back home to Allentown before she is coaxed by director Julian to change her mind. WHEN: Fri., Jan. 9, through Sun., Feb. 8, matinee and evening shows WHERE: Desert Stages Theatre, 4720 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale COST: $22 to $25 INFO: (480) 483-1664 or www.desertstages.org

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Barrett-Jackson, the World’s Greatest Collector Car Auction The 44th annual auction promises fast cars, big headliners, a jam-packed social calendar and an abundance of other surprises when it makes its triumphant return to Scottsdale. WHEN: Sat., Jan. 10, through Sun., Jan. 18, at various times WHERE: WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale COST: $5 to $175 INFO: (480) 421-6694 or www.barrett-jackson.com Newcomers Club of Scottsdale’s Happy Hour Join the group at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar and meet new friends. Participants can learn more about the group, too. WHEN: Mon., Jan. 12, at 5 p.m. WHERE: Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar, 6333 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale COST: Charge for meals and drinks; reservations required INFO: (480) 990-1976 Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel Pianist Jeffrey Siegel’s concerts with commentary combine captivating remarks with performances of piano masterpieces, and conclude with a fast-paced question-and-answer session. WHEN: Tues., Jan. 13, at 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ Virginia G. Piper Theater, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale COST: $25 to $49 INFO: (480) 499-8587 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org Martin Luther King Jr. Dinner Celebration Former Buffalo Bills Head Coach Marv Levy will be the keynote speaker. WHEN: Wed., Jan. 14, at 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Chaparral Suites, 5001 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale COST: $60 INFO: (480) 312-3030 or www.ccdarizona.org/mlk-event Ask the Scottsdale Healthcare Expert Speak with the Scottsdale Healthcare professionals regarding Live Better with Arthritis. WHEN: Thurs., Jan. 15, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale COST: Free INFO: (480) 882-4636 or www.scottsdalelibrary.org

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By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Roger Clyne isn’t a fan of being too comfortable in his career. So he and his Peacemakers bandmates will mix things up for their shows at Talking Stick Resort on Friday, Dec. 26, and Saturday, Dec. 27. “We’re trying to figure out how to make it a little risky Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers will begin writing new matefor the band— rial after wrapping up their two shows at Talking Stick Resort, maybe change up Friday, Dec. 26, and Saturday, Dec. 27. an instrument for a set, or do an all- Each venue on the AZ Highways Tour request-on-the-fly set,” Clyne said. featured signature cocktails of Clyne’s “We’re trying to decide what sort of brand of premium tequila, Mexican novelty we can add to it. But I know Moonshine Tequila. The line of we’ll be providing something really tequila was named after one of Roger fun for our awesome audience.” Clyne and the Peacemakers’ songs Clyne and the Peacemakers are titled “Mexican Moonshine” off of the wrapping up the tour cycle for their critically hailed album, “¡Americano!” album “The Independent,” which The Mexican Moonshine Tequila debuted at No. 7 on the iTunes Rock brand features three award-winning Chart. Clyne said he’s unsure why the marques: the Silver, Reposado and the album fared so well. new Añejo. The Añejo was awarded “I’m very happy that it did, though,” gold medal at the 2014 San Francisco he added. “I don’t know what might World Spirits Competition for its have propelled it so high on iTunes harmonious blend of the sweet and and Billboard charts. I’m just glad dry tastes of agave, tobacco and hints that people are paying attention. It’s of vanilla. really hard for artists to get people’s “The tequila line is coming along attention. Our American attention slowly but surely,” he said. “Those span is so short. I’m so glad that people who know it, like it. We’re working are still interested in what we have to on getting competitive with the big say—especially when we release it as a brands. full-length album.” “We’re garnering lots of accolades Following its release, the band from the World Spirits community. toured “The Independent” live across We’ve gotten several gold and silver the country and journeyed down to medals when we enter contests. We’re Puerto Peñasco, Mexico, to perform very proud of that. We’re working to at Clyne’s acclaimed, self-produced get the word out. It’s difficult without annual music festival, Circus Mexicus. million-dollar budgets. But person Each show on the bill was different, by person, shot by shot, we’re getting Clyne said, much like the gigs at there.” Talking Stick Resort. Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers “We never play the same set twice,” perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26, he said. “I always make up a new set and Saturday, Dec. 27, at Talking list for every show. If we’re playing Stick Resort, 9800 E. Indian Bend Rd., two shows in a row, one night will be Scottsdale. Tickets are $45 for the 21 different from the other.” and older show. For more information, That included the AZ Highways call (480) 850-7734 or visit www. Tour, a seven-stop jaunt that took ticketmaster.com. the band on the outskirts of Arizona.

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They say never look back, so onward to 2015. But just this once, I’m looking back to holiday dishes, because there was one side salad I was introduced to that is just too good to leave behind. It’s going to be my go-to salad this year for a tasty and healthful plate of goodness and I think you’re going to love it too. It’s a shaved salad with bursts of sweetness from cranberries or raisins, the perfect amount of crunch from toasted almonds, and a phenomenal Dijon dressing punched up with horseradish. The combination leaves your taste buds wanting to come back for more and more and more. The original recipe was given to me by Chef Ryan Clark, the executive chef of Agustin Kitchen in Tucson. Clark, a three-time “Iron Chef ” winner, two-time World Margarita Champion and author of “Modern Southwest Cooking,” prepared this salad for a cooking demonstration recently and the dish absolutely wowed the crowd. He made it with shaved Brussels sprouts and I have since cre-

ated variations with green cabbage or Napa cabbage and substituting raisins for the dried cranberries to change it up a bit. The tangy vinaigrette is the perfect complement to balance the sweetness from the raisins and dates. It introduced me to grape seed oil, and now it’s one of my favorite cooking and finishing oils. Now, this recipe is designed for a party-sized bowl of salad. You can cut the recipe in half for a smaller amount, but I’ve kept the original amounts because one of the best things about this particular salad is that you can make it ahead, and it keeps in the refrigerator for days. Unlike a regular salad tossed in dressing, this one stays crunchy, firm and flavorful. I love this recipe so much that I now keep plenty of chopped dates, raisins and slivered almonds on hand to fulfill my craving for this salad anytime I want. Plus, it’s a great way to eat well in the New Year. Here’s to your good health in 2015!

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(Party size. Cut recipe in half for four to six servings) 3 pounds Brussels sprouts (can substitute one large green cabbage or two Napa cabbages) 1 1/2 cups sliced almonds, lightly toasted 1/4 cup dried cranberries (can substitute raisins, regular or golden) 1/4 cup fresh dates, chopped into small pieces 2 medium shallots, sliced thin 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese, shaved or grated Salt and pepper to taste

Discard any loose leaves from the Brussels sprouts. Holding the stem, cut the Brussels sprouts into very thin slices. Toss in a large bowl to separate layers. In a dry skillet, lightly toast sliced almonds. Place in a plate or bowl to cool. To the Brus-

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Dimly lit with dark walls, ROK Social House may seem unassuming, but there’s much more to it. A locally owned Korean eatery and drinking house, ROK Social House serves up fresh, housemade dishes over a high-energy blend of fashion, art and music. The room is illuminated solely by tiny lights suspended by the ceiling, as well as Korean fashion videos. ROK Social House doesn’t just offer standard bar fare, either. It’s a healthy alternative to eating fast-food or greasy meals late at night. My husband and I arrived at ROK Social House on a Saturday at the opening time of 5 p.m. It was before the nightlife really swelled in Scottsdale, so we were able to take our time and get a lesson or two on Korean food and K-Pop music from B.K. Kim, the restaurant’s general manager. Chef Andrew Nam, the force becomm. spotlight

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hind Stingray Sushi and Geisha A Go Go, concentrates on a few Korean favorites instead of offering an expansive selection. The brief menu offers traditional bites like kalbi (marinated Korean short ribs, $10); daeji bulgogi (spicy marinated sliced pork, $8); and goon mandu (pan-fried pork dumplings, $5). All of those are relatively simple, however, for diners who want to sink their teeth into something more adventurous, there is budae jjigae ($7), a stew of rice cake, hot dog, Spam and kimchi in a spicy egg and noodle broth. Diners can even get a microwave container of Shin Ramen Cup Noodle or a bowl of tater tots ($2 each). We dabbled in a bit of nearly each, thanks to Kim’s generosity. We started with the kalbi, or marinated Korean bone-in short ribs ($10). The ribs burst with a sweet flavor, although they were, at times, a little difficult to meet your neighbor

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handle. My husband thoroughly en- sul, Chum Churum, Sansachun (white joyed our first nibbles. wine), Sukryuju (Korean red wine), As the Korean music continued, I Bok Bunja Ju (Korean red wine) or yotried the tacos—three flour tortillas gurt soju. The house drinks are a fruity with kimchi pico de gallo, red sauce, drink-lovers heaven. and my choice of proThe signature ROK tein: Kalbi, bulgogi Hard is a tasty concoc(marinated sliced rition of Sukryuju, Soju, beye) or daeji bulgogi cranberry juice, guava (spicy marinated sliced syrup, Sprite and lemon. pork). I opted for the ROK Social House bulgogi ($7), which was boasts an impressive intermittently crispy For the kalbi burrito ($7), the list of soju flavors, too: marinated Korean short ribs are watermelon, pineapple, and soft and juicy. The real highlight joined by cilantro rice mix, sour mango, lemon, lemonof the night was the cream, shredded cheese and lime, fruit punch, peach green or red sauce. kogi tots—tots, melted and grape. cheese, bulgogi, pickled jalapenos, and The coolest thing about ROK Social kimchee pico de gallo. The pico con- House? There’s a pick-up window that trasted nicely with the bulgogi—an is open from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m. Wednesinteresting mix of flavors. day through Sunday. Restaurant hours No mention of ROK Social House are 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday through would be complete without the drink Sunday. menu. Drinks range from $4 to $5 for domestic beer; $5 to $8 for imported ROK Social House beer; and $14 to $18 for liquor, which 7419 E. Indian Plaza includes Makgeolli (rice wine), fla- Suite B vored soju—distilled, vodka-like, rice Scottsdale 85251 liquor with high potency and often (480) 584-5878 flavored similarly—as well as Chami- www.roksocialhouseaz.com

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