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By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

Arizona Diamondbacks center fielder A.J. Pollock cracks a smile when he thinks about his team kicking off both the preseason and regular season against the rival Los Angeles Dodgers.

The regular season begins mid-preseason against the Dodgers in Australia, while spring training games start with an afternoon contest against the team on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale.

2013—is anxious to start his new job.

“For me, it’s a new team,” Reed said.

“I think we’re all pumped,” Pollock said during an interview at Vee Quiva Hotel and Casino. “We’re looking forward to going over there and starting the season right against the Dodgers. Should be interesting.”

“It’s a little more exciting for me: New atmosphere, new people. It’s a fresh start. I’m looking forward to just getting out there and starting playing.

“We open up in Australia; that’s going to be pretty cool. I’ve never been out there. It’s important to bring the game to other countries, especially Australia where baseball may not be the first sport people think about when they think of athletics.”

For Reed, the key to the D-backs’ success is staying consistent.

Last season, the teams were involved in a much-ballyhooed bench-clearing brawl, fueling the fire under the already heated rivalry. Later, the Dodgers riled D-backs fans, players and management by jumping in the Chase Field pool to celebrate their division-clinching win.

Pollock hopes Australia is the beginning of a good run for the team, which sees a new coaching staff and players like long-ball hitter Mark Trumbo.

“As a team, we’re trying to make the playoffs and that’s the first step,” Pollock said. “We have the team, too. I think there’s only a select few teams who say they have a legit shot. We do. That would be what we’re going for.”

That all starts with spring training at the field, which is located at 7555 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale. Visit www. saltriverfields.com/spring-trainingtickets/2014-Schedule.aspx for tickets.

Relief pitcher Addison Reed—who secured a spot with the D-backs after the Chicago White Sox traded him for infielder Matt Davidson on Dec. 16,

“I think with any ball club, staying consistent is the No. 1 thing,” he said. “You can’t get too high on a win and don’t think about it too much if you lose. Don’t harp on that loss for too long. We have to stay consistent throughout the whole year and we’ll be all right.”

But nobody could be more excited than top prospect, pitcher Archie Bradley. He can’t help but laugh when he compares the “bigs” to the minor league.

“Coming into my first big league camp and being able to compete and be with these guys who have played in the big leagues, it’s very exciting.

“There’s a big difference—the food we get served is better. It sounds like something little, but getting to wear white pants instead of gray pants is awesome.”

Front to back, Archie Bradley, Didi Gregorius, Addison Reed and A.J. Pollock, all of whom play for the Arizona Diamondbacks, sign autographs to kick off the spring training season.

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Civil War Series Comes to Scottsdale’s Civic Center Library

By Scottsdale Public Library

The Civil War comes alive during a special series at Scottsdale’s Civic Center Library that runs from now until April 21. You can attend any number of Civil War events—for free.

Programs Include:

Lincoln Exhibit: The Constitution and the Civil War

Come view this exhibit at Civic Center’s Gallery@TheLibrary and learn about Lincoln’s challenges when he was elected, including secession, slavery and civil liberties. (Through March 21)

Lincoln and the Constitution: Disunion and Dissent, Slavery and Freedom

Brooks D Simpson, ASU Foundation professor of history and author, will present a fascinating program about American political and military history during this important time period. (6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb 20)

Civil War Reenactment of Picacho Pass

Experience this epic battle that took place at Picacho Pass. With cannons, actors in uniform, a Civil War camp

and more! (No live ammunition will be fired.) This is an experience not to miss! (11 a.m. Saturday, March 1)

Born in Battle: Arizona Territory and the Civil War

One hundred and fifty years ago, Abraham Lincoln signed the act creating the Arizona Territory. What prompted him to take these steps even as the nation was torn asunder by the Civil War? John P. Langellier, Ph. D. in military history and author of dozens of books, will cover this fascinating topic. (6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 4)

The Civil War 150 Exhibit

This national traveling exhibition features letters, personal accounts and images tracing major events during the Civil War through the eyes of soldiers, presidents, freedmen and families. (March 31 through April 21)

All of these take place at Scottsdale’s Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale, 85251. For more information, visit the library’s website: http://scottsdalelibrary.org/civilwar.

Watch the exciting Gamblers Choice, where Arabians and half-Arabian horses race around the arena jumping obstacles for points. The horse with the most points and no penalties within the time limit is declared the champion (6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22).

Enjoy the Arabian and HalfArabian Mounted Native Costume class, as riders and horses dress in traditional desert regalia and gallop around the arena. Competitions are offered each day.

Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show Arrives

59th Annual Event Runs Through Feb. 23

Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show is celebrating its 59th birthday in North Scottsdale through Feb. 23.

The largest of its kind in the world, the show draws hundreds of thousands of horse lovers each year to WestWorld, and attracts more than 2,400 of the world’s finest Arabian and half-Arabian horses.

“These magnificent, versatile, user friendly animals and their owners will gather from around the world to compete for over $1 million in prize monies in more than 640 colorful classes,” says Taryl O’Shea, executive director, Arabian Horse Association of Arizona.

Tempting international cuisine courts, demonstrations and educational seminars compete for visitors’ attention with the exotically decorated stabling areas.

Check out some of the best Reining Futurity at Scottsdale, where young horses will compete for more than $130,000 in prize money.

The $5,000 Arabian Freestyle Liberty Class showcases Arabian horses set free in a music-filled arena, without saddles or bridles. Classes will be offered Sunday,

Monday, Thursday and Friday afternoons, with the finals staged on Saturday evening, Feb. 22.

5 Bring the kids to Youth Lead Line Class, where young children get a chance to make their debut in the show ring at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15.

Elaborate barn displays adorn many of the main barns; sign up for a personally guided tour of the show in the main entrance.

The world’s most prestigious Arabian Horses compete for the coveted title of Scottsdale Supreme Halter Champion (10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 23).

8 Take part in educational seminars on such topics as pro training tricks and how the Scottsdale Police Department trains its horses.

On the final weekend of the show, families will be admitted for free to watch the show at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20.

The Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show is also a shopper’s paradise. Almost as famous for its commercial exhibits area—overflowing with treasures, baubles, bangles and beads—the Scottsdale show features more than 300 vendors and trade booths, offering everything from lavish jewelry, clothing and works of art to boots, saddles, gifts and trinkets.

The show is also a highly successful fundraiser put on by the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona. Over the years, millions of dollars have gone to worthy charities, including the Cox Charities and March of Dimes.

Tickets to the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show can be purchased through Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. More: www.ScottsdaleShow.com.

Pogrom, the Supreme Champion from the 2013 Arabian Horse Show, takes center stage.

neighborhood hearsay

Paul Fleming announced plans to open Paul Martin’s American Grill in Scottsdale at the Borgata Shopping Center. Fleming—who has developed P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar and Pei Wei Asian Diner—is one of the founding partners behind Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill. Paul Martin’s menu will rotate seasonally with the finest produce, seafood from sustainable fisheries, free-range and natural meats and poultry. Follow Paul Martin’s on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ paulmartinsamericangrill.com

The new management behind Old Town Scottsdale’s Pink Pony steak house is hoping to revive the springtraining hangout. Restaurateur Mark Shugrue, whose family owns and operates the Javelina Cantina-Sedona and five restaurants in Lake Havasu City, leased the space. The restaurant will boast a patio, a brighter atmosphere and larger indoor dining space.

Stephanie Fierro has been named senior counsel attorney at Frutkin Law Firm. She serves clients in general

counsel business law and estate planning. She also has experience in business litigation and alternative dispute resolution inherent in any general counsel practice. Before joining The Frutkin Law Firm PLC, she managed her own law practice, Fierro Law PLC. For more information, visit www.frutkinlaw.com.

The DC Ranch Village Tennis Center hired Nick Heron as its new head tennis pro. Heron is a native of Orange, Australia, and has served on the Cliff Drysdale Management team directing clubs and programs in Florida, New York and California. He will serve as the head tennis pro at the multi-million dollar, 10-court DC Village Tennis Center and will provide lessons to all levels of players.

Construction on OdySea Aquarium, a 16-acre indoor attraction, will begin this summer next to Butterfly Wonderland and OdySea Mirror Maze/Laser Maze near Via de Ventura and Loop 101. Private investors hope to open on Thanksgiving 2015.

Drivers who thought traffic seemed extraordinarily heavy around the Waste Management Phoenix Open presumed correctly. Officials say more than 189,000 people attended the third round at the TPC in Scottsdale. The previous single-day record was 179,022, set last year and also during the third round.

Congratulations to Scottsdale wedding videographer Ryan Thomas Andersen who won $1 million for his commercial for Doritos in the “Crashed the Super Bowl” contest. His commercial titled “Time Machine” features his 6-year-old son, Gavin, as well as Valley actor Jim Coates and Los Angeles actor David Wilkins. It cost him $300 to produce the 30-second spot.

An animal abuse registry, similar to Arizona’s sex offender registry, has been proposed by Democratic Sen. Steve Farley and Democratic Rep. Andrew Sherwood. The animal abuse violators would be listed online. One year after their

first conviction, offenders would have their photo and information removed from the site.

Who’s excited to start wearing shorts again? We appreciate the cooler weather, but our legs are getting a little claustrophobic. If somehow we could get a combination of sweater weather and leg-baring temps, that would be great.

What’s the buzz in your neighborhood? New babies or grandbabies? Announcements? Engagements? Let us know! Email hearsay@nearbynews.com.

Hamilton is Back in the Saddle Again

The New Year brings a new business to the Phoenix music community.

Hamilton Stringed Instruments opened its doors at the Historic Cattle Track Arts Compound in Scottsdale with plans to build handcrafted instruments for handmade music.

Luthier Frank Hamilton also plans to repair stringed instruments including electric and acoustic guitars, mandolins, banjos and resophonic guitars.

“I have a good feel for all of those instruments because I have played most of them for years,” Hamilton explained. He also plans to build banjos and guitars with an eye toward mandolins in the future.

for Guitar Works Ltd. in Evanston, Ill., for six years. During this time he worked on the instruments of a variety of professional and amateur players, including: Noam Pikelny, Robbie Fulks, Don Stiernberg, Dennis Cahill, Eddie “The Chief” Clearwater and David “Honeyboy” Edwards.

“Repair work is very rewarding,” explained Hamilton.

“When you can help somebody enjoy their craft more by improving the playability of an instrument or fixing a problem it makes you feel good, especially when those customers are new to their instrument. It’s hard to learn on a poorly set up instrument.”

missed working in the music community.”

It took two years to find the right space for a shop.

“I’m happy to be back at the luthier’s bench again,” Hamilton said.

Hamilton attended the Galloup Guitar Building School in Michigan in 1999 and managed a repair shop

Hamilton left his repair bench and moved to the East Valley in 2005 to work in publishing.

“I was an editor and writer before I was trained in building and repair,” explained Hamilton. “The entire time I published the newspapers I

“I was really lucky to find Cattle Track,” he stated. “I play the mandolin and sing in the String ‘Em Up Band. Our guitarist, Will Alcorn, booked us at Cattle Track to play an art exhibit. Between sound check and the gig I took the nickel tour with Mark McDowell (www.markmcdowellartist. com), the artist who hired us. I really liked the area and asked if they had any room for a luthier. Mark said they wanted something music related in the community and within a couple of weeks I was moving tools into my studio. If it wasn’t for Will and Mark and Janie Ellis, Cattle Track’s owner, I’d probably still be looking. It’s a very positive, creative and friendly group of people working at Cattle Track. I think I will do well here.”

Hamilton Stringed Instruments is located at 6105 N. Cattle Track Rd.,

Scottsdale, AZ 85250. Regular business hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. All other times by appointment.

For more information, call (480) 202-6327 or visit www. HamiltonStringedInstruments.com.

Frank Hamilton recently opened Hamilton Stringed Instruments.

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Celebrate the world of Dr. Seuss

By Tracy House

“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” Dr. Seuss , “Happy Birthday to You.”

You don’t have to like green eggs and ham to enjoy the timeless rhymes and mirth of the tales from Dr. Seuss and it’s no coincidence that national Read Across America is celebrating its 17th anniversary Monday, March 3— the day after Dr. Seuss’ birthday—with a weeklong celebration encouraging kids across the country to pick up a book and get lost in the fun.

The Scottsdale Public Library is joining the merriment of Dr. Seuss by throwing him a birthday party, and children ages 3 to 9 are invited to the party.

“The library plans a Happy Birthday event each year to celebrate the birth

of Theodor Seuss Geisel, Dr. Seuss,” Medina Zick, youth coordinator for Scottsdale Public Library said in an emailed statement. “Dr. Seuss is one of the most loved children’s authors of all time, enchanting children of all ages with his rhymes and amazing fantasy characters.”

Three of the Scottsdale library branches are serving up Seuss: The Mustang Library at 10101 N. 90th St., Tuesday, March 4 at 4 p.m.; Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd., 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 5; and Palomino Library, 12575 E. Via Linda, Suite 102, 1 p.m. Thursday, March 6.

READ (7323). Children are welcome to come in costume for the story event.

Zoolikins has your Seuss needs

Arizona’s Natural Parenting Store, Zoolikins, at 7118 E. Fifth Ave., Scottsdale, has been open in downtown Scottsdale for about three years.

“Zoolikins is a hands-on, we can help you with anything, natural parenting store,” said Shira Shnier, Zoolikins owner.

Specializing in all things natural for baby and parents, Zoolikins has a vast selection of cloth diapers, natural products for mom and baby, nursing and bottle needs, baby carriers, lotions and washes, home and laundry products and toys.

and potty training. “We do a lot classes and events…,” Shnier said. “We give people help and advice.”

Unique to Zoolikins is its Dr. Seuss line of products. Zoolikins is partnered with Bumkins, which is a Dr. Seuss producer that has licensing privileges, allowing Zoolikins to carry a variety of Dr. Seuss products in its stores.

“Share a Dr. Seuss book and test your knowledge of Seuss characters with Dr. Seuss bingo,” Zick said. To register for the party, go to www. scottsdalelibrary.org or call (480) 312- ... continues on page 16

In addition, Shnier said Zoolikins offers classes including cloth diapering

Thedore Geisel, otherwise known as Dr. Seuss, is shown drawing the Grinch from his classic “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas.”

By Melissa Hurst

6 Frugal Tips Help You Sleep Better

Are you tired of taking expensive over-the-counter sleeping medications that just don’t seem to work, or leave you feeling groggy? Getting restful sleep can be a challenge, but you don’t need to spend big bucks that bust your budget to catch some Zzzs.

1 Create some white noise. Create some calm and consistent background noise. It may be just the thing you need to relax. Turn on a small fan to create not only some fresh air circulation but a nice soft hum.

Download free meditation music.

Amazon.com often offers free songs or 99-cent album downloads. Look for some meditation music that you can get for free or cheap. Then at the end of the day, just push play and relax.

Behold the power of herbs. Keep an herbal sachet near your pillow. Lavender and vanilla are known to induce sleep and relaxation. Use fresh herbs and just place in a muslin bag or fabric sachet, then place under your pillow where you can enjoy the aromatic properties.

4 Power down. Unplug and power down all distractions such as telephones and televisions. There is no quicker way to interrupt your drifting than an electronic device flashing and making noise.

Enjoy a warm, noncaffeinated drink.

Treat yourself to a tea cup of warm water steeped with lemon or fresh herbs, or a little warm milk with a sprinkle of cinnamon. Think of this as a treat. Sit in bed with your cup and saucer, drink slowly and imagine your body unwinding with each sip.

6Take care of your linens. Treat your bedding well. Wash it once a week with a gentle detergent that won’t irritate your skin. Use a natural fabric softener or fresh herbs to add a light fragrance. Shake your bedding out daily before making your bed up, smooth your blankets out and fluff your pillows. This only takes a few minutes, and at the end of the day you will feel like you are falling into a fancy bed in a fivestar resort.

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top ten family events

Feb. 15-Mar. 15, 2014

1 Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show

WHEN: Thurs., Feb 13, through Sun., Feb. 23, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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

COST: $10 per day

INFO: (480) 515-1500 or www.scottsdaleshow.com

In addition to exciting competitions, gala parties, educational seminars and an international cuisine court, the event features more than 300 vendor booths.

2 Love Bug Workshop

WHEN: Thurs., Feb. 13, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

WHERE: Butterfly Wonderland

Multi-Purpose Room, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale

COST: $15 to $25

INFO: (480) 800-3000 ext. 207 or www.butterflywonderland.com

Butterfly Wonderland hosts a workshop where guests can learn all about how butterflies mate.

3 “How I Became a Pirate”

WHEN: Fri., Feb. 14, through Sun., Feb. 23; Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m.

WHERE: Stagebrush Theatre, 7020 E. Second St., Scottsdale

COST: $15

INFO: (480) 949-7529 or www.greasepaint.org

Young Jeremy Jacob is playing on a sandy beach when Capt. Braid Beard and his mates recruit him to help find the perfect digging spot for their treasure and teach him the ways of a pirate’s life at sea.

4 “Charlotte’s Web”

WHEN: Fri., Feb. 21, through Sun., March 30, at 7:30 p.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

WHERE: Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre, 4720 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale

COST: $15

INFO: (480) 483-1664 or www.desertstages.org

When Wilbur the pig’s fate is in jeopardy, it’s a wise and heroic spider named Charlotte who saves him.

5 Sculpture Day

WHEN: Sat., March 8, throughout the day

WHERE: KidsPark, 4848 E. Cactus Rd., Suite 220, Scottsdale

COST: $8/hour for one child; $4/hour for second sibling; and $3/hour for each additional sibling

INFO: (602) 788-2445 or

www.kidspark.com

Join others while creating big fun during Sculpture Day at KidsPark.

6 Alex and the Kaleidoscope Band

WHEN: Sat., Feb. 22, at 11 a.m.

WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Virginia G. Piper Theater, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale

COST: $19

INFO: (480) 499-8587 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org

This performance, suitable for ages 1 to 10, will have hand-clapping, foot-stomping and world-music infused rhythms.

7 Book ‘Em Story Time

WHEN: Wed., Feb. 26, from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

WHERE: Scottsdale Fashion Square, 7014 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale

COST: Free

INFO: (480) 941-2140 or www.fashionsquare.com/Events

A member of the Scottsdale Police Department reads a new story every week.

Books Can

WHEN: Fri., Feb. 21, from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m.

WHERE: Mustang Library Program Room, 10101 N. 90th St., Scottsdale

COST: Free INFO: (480) 312-7323 or www.scottsdalelibrary.org

Books can, geared toward children up to 5 years old, is a unique program that uses popular picture books to promote children’s social and emotional development, and address challenging behaviors.

Get Ready to Read

WHEN: Tues., March 4, from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m.

WHERE: Civic Center Library Story Time Room, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale

COST: Free INFO: (480) 312-7323 or www.scottsdalelibrary.org

Learn one of the six essential early literacy skills during each class.

Shake, Rattle and Roll

WHEN: Sat., March 1, from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

WHERE: Appaloosa Library, 7377 E. Silverstone Dr., Scottsdale

COST: Free INFO: (480) 312-7323 or www.scottsdalelibrary.org

Sing, move and groove to music that will make you smile.

LEE’S MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY

SUSD Top Choice for Children

By Scottsdale Unified School District

When choosing a school, be sure to select the best choice for your child.

Scottsdale Unified School District’s (SUSD) educational opportunities have been unmatched for 118 years. SUSD provides rigorous academics, STEM programs, technology-rich classrooms, various elective courses and exceptional extracurricular opportunities that lead to success from kindergarten to high school graduation.

SUSD has the resources to help students develop skills, such as leadership and teamwork, along with the confidence to find their own voices and discover who they are.

At SUSD, we are proud to be designated as an A school district for three consecutive years by the Arizona Department of Education. Our teachers stand out above the rest—100 percent highly qualified teachers and 71 national board-certified teachers who provide an inspiring and challenging environment to prepare our students for the current global, competitive world.

Your “Best Choice” starts with an SUSD elementary school. SUSD continues to offer a world-class education that begins with free, full-day kindergarten. We believe that a strong kindergarten program provides children with the educational foundation and building blocks to prepare lifelong success, including college and career goals. Our elementary schools provide a wide array of educational opportunities that provide the necessary foundation for students to be prepared for secondary school.

Whether you want to discover your child’s talents or are planning for college, make your choices count in an SUSD middle school. SUSD offers students the opportunities to explore

their options with rigorous curriculum and a wide range of electives, including various world languages and technology classes. Students have the opportunity to take Pre Advanced Placement (AP) courses, participate in National Junior Honor Society or join one of our intramural sports programs. Our five, brand new, state-of-the-art learning facilities offer our students unbeatable choices.

At the high school level, students can choose from various courses, including rigorous core academics, STEM, online learning and extensive electives, including arts and technology-based curriculum.

SUSD offers choices that you want for your child’s future. We allow our students to define their own paths by providing academic programs that prepare them to score above state and national averages on SAT/ACT exams. SUSD boasts one of the highest graduation rates in the state at 91 percent. In 2013, SUSD’s graduating class received more than $41.4 million in merit scholarships, and three of our high schools were recognized by U.S. News and World Reports as top-ranked schools. SUSD was also recognized as one of two districts in Arizona and one of 477 school districts nationwide being honored by the College Board’s AP District Honor Roll for increased access to AP and test scores. Furthermore, our competitive athletic programs produce state championships year after year, as well as collegiate scholarships for our student athletes.

SUSD offers the “Best Choices” that fit your child’s learning needs from kindergarten to 12th grade. Joining SUSD helps builds a strong community, educational foundation and friendships that last a lifetime.

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Dr. Seuss

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“I get online orders for Seuss stuff from all over North America,” Shnier said.

• Dr. Seuss wrote and illustrated 44 children’s books that have been translated into more than 15 languages and selling more than 200 million copies.

For children who love Thing One and Thing Two or that rascally Cat in the Hat, Zoolikins has Dr. Seuss, from bibs to T-shirts, toys and books.

For more information, visit www. zoolikins.com or call (480) 878-4138.

Dr. Seuss Fun Facts

• Dr. Seuss was born Theodor Seuss Geisel on March 2, 1904, in Springfield, Mass.

• Dr. Seuss’ first book was “And To Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street.” It was rejected 27 times before it was published.

• The “Cat in the Hat” was written using only 225 children’s primer words.

• Some of his most beloved books are “The Cat in the Hat,” 1957; “Green Eggs and Ham,” 1960; “The Lorax,” 1971; “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!,” 1990; and “One Fish Two Fish Red Fish...”1960

Looking for some fun activities to get kids reading? Visit Dr. Seussville, www. seussville.com, to find games and reading activities, puzzles, recipes and crafts all with a Dr. Seuss theme.

Tracy House is a busy AZ Modern Mom of four, freelance writer and educator. She writes about motherhood, family, education, sustainability and Arizona. Contact her at azmodernmom@gmail.com

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By Lynette Carrington

Twisted Rose Winery and Eatery

Frank and Candy Yaconis, owners of Twisted Rose Eatery and Winery, have revealed their extensive wine and culinary knowledge in creating an outstanding winery and restaurant. Scottsdale is lucky to have such an exquisite and well-rounded place to learn about and enjoy wine and have some of the most outstanding dishes in the Valley. The whimsical wine barrel décor executed by Candy is something straight out of a design magazine.

finest in the Valley.

Managing team member Shawn McGraw was on his A game as he doled out wine expertise. This gem of an establishment is a true winery, getting juice from various wineries in California and having it delivered to Twisted Rose where it is then lovingly transformed into wine.

Frank Yaconis took us through the chilly wine room explaining the various wine-making processes they use and tapping into a barrel of one of their “twisted” wines with a “wine thief” to offer a taste one of their newer creations. (The on-site wine lab is one where I can imagine Frank wields his wine and chemistry knowledge with unbridled delight.)

McGraw presented us with a 2012 Malbec ($9/glass) that was a younger wine with a higher acidity and tones of pepper and spice. The higher acidity lent a whole new sensation to the Carignane (part of a $28 wine flight) wine that immediately followed. The Carignane was immediately jammy and fruity, yet smooth. These folks will school you on as much as you would like to know about their wines. You’ve never had so much fun being a student. There is a selection of unique salads, and elegant-style sandwiches for lunch and dinners are simply top notch. The wild salmon entrée ($22) was served with beluga lentils, a beautiful purple-hued cauliflower puree, soppressata and kalamata tapenade. The entire dish was well thought out, expertly prepared and an asset to their menu. The flat iron steak ($22) was my favorite and boasted a tender and perfect medium-rare panseared steak with a devilishly tasty Spanish romesco, fingerling potatoes and an assortment of local lettuces finished off with saba.

Our second wine of the evening was a 2012 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley-$9/glass). Although an Arizona wine, it was created with California varietals. It was a perfect kick-off to the elegant charcuterie presentation ($4 per selection) and bruschetta selections ($9 for a selection of four) that included apple brie (marcona almonds and honey), vegetable concasse (zucchini, yellow squash, roasted red pepper and basil pesto), caprese (tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil and balsamic) and mascarpone and prosciutto (with arugula and balsamic). The bruschetta is simply the

Chef Indy Pynto visited our table and discussed his creations and it’s evident that he, along with everyone at Twisted Rose, is fully passionate and devoted to the excellence that is Twisted Rose.

Thursday night is Ladies Night, with half-off appetizers, a selection of $5 wines and live music by Mark Florentine. The wine club is $50 a month and includes a monthly tasting party, plus two bottles of wine each month.

The flat iron steak and wild salmon entrees are two of the thoughtful and mouth-watering culinary creations of Chef Indy Pynto.

What’s Cooking?

By Jan D’Atri

Mardi Gras Gumbo

March is Mardi Gras month. Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday,” is the last night of eating rich foods before fasting for lent. So let the indulging begin with this amazing and hearty recipe for seafood and sausage gumbo! My thanks to Scottsdale resident Kathy Rice for sharing this festival of flavors in a bowl!

Note: Gumbo is a soup, but it is often served over rice as a main course.

Seafood and Sausage Gumbo

3 pounds raw shrimp (16 count) in shell

1 1/2 quarts water

4 onions, 2 of them quartered, the rest diced

4 bay leaves

3/4 cup vegetable oil

1 cup all-purpose flour

5 tablespoons margarine or butter

2 green bell peppers, seeded and minced

4 celery stalks, minced

1 1/2 pounds Andouille sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices

3 cups fresh okra, cut into 1/2-inch slices (may substitute frozen)

3 garlic cloves, crushed

1/2 teaspoon fresh or dried thyme leaves

2 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon white pepper

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 cup hot pepper sauce (adjust to taste optional)

2 cups chopped, peeled fresh or canned plum tomatoes (I prefer canned)

1 pound fresh crabmeat

Boiled rice, to serve

Crusty bread for dunking

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1. Peel and de-vein the shrimp; reserve the heads and shells. Cover and chill the shrimp while you make the sauce.

2. Place the shrimp heads and shells in a saucepan with the water, 2 quartered onions, and 1 of the bay leaves and bring to a boil. Partly cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Strain and set aside.

3. To make a Cajun roux, heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet. When the oil is hot, add the flour, a little at a time, and blend to a smooth paste.

4. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly for 25 to 40 minutes until the roux reaches the color of peanut butter. Remove the pan from the heat and continue stirring until the roux cools and stops cooking.

5. Melt the margarine or butter in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan or flameproof casserole. Finely chop the remaining onions and add to the pan with the peppers and celery. Cook over mediumlow heat for 6 to 8 minutes, until the onions are soft, stirring occasionally.

6. Add the sausage, stir well, and

cook for 5 minutes longer. Add the okra and garlic, stir, and cook until the okra stops producing white “threads.”

7. Add the remaining bay leaves, the thyme, salt, black and white peppers, cayenne pepper, and hotpepper sauce to-taste, if using. Stir well then stir in 1 1/2 quarts of the shrimp stock and the plum tomatoes. Bring to a boil, partly cover the pan, lower the heat, and simmer for about 20 minutes.

8. Whisk in the Cajun roux. Raise the heat and bring to a boil, whisking well. Lower the heat again and simmer, uncovered, for 40 to 45 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.

9. Stir in the shrimp and crabmeat. Cook for at least 3 to 4 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink. To serve, put a mound of hot, boiled rice in each serving bowl and ladle the gumbo over, making sure each person gets some prawns and some crabmeat. Serve with crusty bread for dunking.

Serves 10 to 12.

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Our Scottsdale Charros will welcome the San Francisco Giants to Scottsdale Stadium. For our participation, the Charros receive a generous contribution from the Giants that enable us to support many great charitable causes in Scottsdale. Fans and businesses can score generous ticket packages and advertising opportunities here: www.springtraining.com or contact 480.990.2977 for more information.

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events calendar

Feb. 15-Mar. 15, 2014

Arizona Fine Art Expo

WHEN: Through Fri., Feb. 28, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WHERE: Southwest corner of Jomax and Scottsdale roads, Scottsdale COST: $8 to $10

INFO: (480) 837-7163 or www.ArizonaFineArtExpo.com

Step inside the big white tent to experience artists sculpting clay; carving stone; welding metal’ painting; batiks; etching gourds; weaving jewelry; throwing clay and more.

Scottsdale Civil War Round Table

WHEN: Tues., Feb. 18, at 6:40 p.m.

WHERE: Civic Center Library Auditorium, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale

COST: Free

INFO: (480) 699-5844 or www.scottsdalewrt.org

Scottsdale Civil War Round Table meets the third Tuesday of every month, except in June, July, August and December. Speakers are wellknown Civil War experts from around the country.

Robert Tate Artists Show and Reception

WHEN: Wed., Feb. 19, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

WHERE: May Gallery, 3922 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale COST: Free

INFO: (480) 922-1801 or www.maygallery.com

Robert Tate is presenting his newest works of western art especially created for the show. The show will run the entire week with the reception on Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

All Things Senior Expo and Trade Show

WHEN: Wed., Feb. 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale

COST: Free

INFO: (480) 312-1700 or www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org

The expo features information about health care, senior housing, municipal services, recreation, technology, transportation and entertainment.

Paws in the Park

WHEN: Sat., March 1, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

WHERE: Chaparral Park Off Leash Area, 5401 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale

COST: $10

INFO: (480) 312-2353

Scottsdale presents the Sniff and Stroll walk for dogs and owners. The stroll is a 1-mile dog walk in a portion of the Paws in the Park.

The World-Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra

WHEN: Sat., March 1, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale

COST: $29 to $59

INFO: (480) 499-8587 or www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org

One of the greatest big bands of all time, the Glenn Miller Orchestra returns by popular demand with a swinging show of classic hits from “String of Pearls” and “Tuxedo Junction” to “In the “Mood” and “Moonlight Serenade.”

The Great Western Cookout Adventure

WHEN: Sat., March 1, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

WHERE: MacDonald’s Ranch, 26540 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale

COST: $49 for adults, $46 for military, $35 for children 3 to 12 years old, free for 2 and younger INFO: (480) 361-6498 or www.gppaaz.org

An afternoon filled with Western fun, games, Sonoran wildlife, farm animals, natural history and

adventure for folks of all ages, the activities are followed by a cookout, championship Native American hoop dancing and musical entertainment.

Scottsdale Concert Band

WHEN: Sun., March 2, at 3 p.m.

WHERE: Saguaro High School Auditorium, 6250 N. 82nd St., Scottsdale

COST: Free

INFO: (480) 423-6333 or www.scottsdaleconcertband.org

The Scottsdale Concert Band will perform the famed “Warsaw Concerto” with Andrew O’Brien as piano soloist.

ASU Concerts at the Center

WHEN: Mon., March 3, 7:30 p.m.; pre-concert talk, 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale COST: $10; free for students and veterans INFO: (480) 499-8587 or www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org

The ASU Concerts at the Center features performances by the faculty and students of the acclaimed

Piper Theater, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale

COST: $29 to $49

INFO: (480) 499-8587 or www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org

Imaginative and daring, the energetic Mimulus troupe from Brazil brings together ballroom, samba and other social dances. For its Scottsdale debut, it will perform the eveninglength work Dolores, inspired by the films of acclaimed Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar.

Goodguys Fifth Spring Nationals

WHEN: Fri., March 7, and Sat., March 8, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sun., March 9, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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

COST: $18 adults; $6 kids 7-12 years old; free for 6 and younger

INFO: (480) 312-6802 or www.good-guys.com

The event is a colorful hot rod and custom car festival featuring more than 2,500 hot rods, customs, classics, street rods, muscle cars and trick trucks through 1972 vintage. Also features vendor exhibits, a swap meet, Goodguys Autocross, model car show and an area for cars for

Our Story is Your Story

“You can have everything you want in life, if you will just help enough other people get what they want. ”—Zig Ziglar

Seventeen years ago a guy with a dream—and not much else— walked out of the comforts of his job as an accountant to go and start a community publication in North Scottsdale. Having no sales or publishing experience whatsoever, he believed then, as he does now, that life is simply too short to spend it doing something uninspiring.

Slowly, oh so slowly, the fledgling enterprise began to pull its little head above water, owed mostly to luck, great people and flat out tenacity.

Today, this fledgling enterprise has grown into Times Media Group, its print and digital products serving audiences all over Arizona. This little company, once housed in a 160-square-foot executive suite office on Hayden and Raintree, has become...well, we won’t brag. Suffice it to say, it’s a bit bigger today, and we continue to adhere strictly to the true life principles that have guided us thus far.

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The new KidsPark at 4848 E. Cactus Rd., Suite 220, hosted Valentine Gift and Card-Making Fun to let its young visitors ages 2 to 12 create beautiful prizes for their loved ones. A chocolate fountain was set up so kids could have a great time dipping fruits and treats. The cost for KidsPark is $8 per hour for one child; $4 per hour for the second sibling; and $3 per hour for each additional sibling. For information on upcoming events, call (602) 788-2445 or visit www.kidspark.com.

Photos by Jorge Salazar.

1. Young Joseph Grover enjoys trains during play time. 2. Emma LaCoy loves her mom. 3. Thomas Gunnigle proudly shows off his Valentine’s Day card. 4. Mary Brackett gets to choose a prize from the treasure chest. 5. From left, Vivian Gunnigle, Thomas Restuccia and Danielle Boltman decorate heart-shaped cookies during the Valentine’s Day Fun event. 6. KidsPark staff member Sandra Lopez shows Mary Bracket how to smother her strawberry in chocolate. 7. Emma LaCoy, Thomas Gunnigle, Sydney Ogle and Jalen Ogle decorate cards for Valentine’s Day. 8. The children at KidsPark play a game of Simon Says. 9. Roland Burley plays with trains during KidsPark’s Valentine’s Day Fun play time. 10. Sydney Ogle enjoys chocolate covered marshmallows as part of KidsPark’s Valentine’s Day Fun festivities. 11. KidsPark staff member McKenna Skaggs reads to Angelina and Vivian Gunnigle. 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11

Scottsdale Arts Festival Returns

March 14-16

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

With the Scottsdale Arts Festival for more than 20 years, Janice Bartczak has seen the 44-year-old event evolve.

It began as a weeklong event that took place throughout the city to one that is housed in Scottsdale Civic Center Park at 7380 E. Second St.

Now, the festival’s director said, it has been recognized as one of the country’s top art fairs, showcasing 185 jury-selected North American artists from Friday, March 14, to Sunday, March 16. Works of art are available for purchase directly from the artists and through the festival’s online art auction.

This year will mark the U.S. debut of “Happy Rainbow” by the Los Angelesbased artist duo FriendsWithYou. Previously exhibited in Hong Kong, this interactive outdoor installation of brightly colored sculptures includes a giant, 40-foot-wide bounce house.

“It’s a large bounce house in rainbow colors,” Bartczak said. “It’s really great looking. Adults will want to bounce on it, too. It’s really beautiful.”

If that doesn’t engage kids, the children’s art activity area will.

“We have all kinds of art projects out there for kids,” she said. “We partner with other nonprofits. They take a station and come up with an art project that kids can do hands on. It’s a pretty significant space that we dedicate to that.

“Once kids get in that area, they don’t want to leave.”

Other changes to the festival include an increased number of food trucks and new artists and musicians, the latter of which will perform on two stages.

During the festival, admission will be free to Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA).

The Scottsdale Artists’ School and Arizona Clay Association also will offer free demonstrations at selected times.

Admission to the Scottsdale Arts Festival is $8 for adults, $5 for students and free for children 12 and younger and members of the Scottsdale Cultural Council. A two-day pass is $12. To purchase tickets, call (480) 499-8587 or visit any festival entrance on the day of the event. Proceeds benefit the programs of Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

“It’s affordable,” she said. “For $8, it takes place in such a beautiful location. The art is great. The ambiance is great. We do wine tastings. You can listen to music, walk around and look at some artwork—and bring the kids.”

One of America’s top arts festivals, the award-winning Scottsdale Arts Festival will showcase the creativity of 185 artists from coast to coast from March 14-16 at Scottsdale Civic Center Park.

Scottsdale Arts Festival will feature the U.S. debut of FriendsWithYou’s “Happy Rainbows.”

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Card-Carrying Luxury

Jet Linx Takes Off in the Scottsdale Airpark

For many travelers, flying involves a long slog from the parking lot, lugging bags to the check-in line, inching their way shoeless to the security X-ray, and then rushing to an overflowing departure area where—if they’re lucky—the plane is ready for boarding via yet another line. Then, of course, there’s the stuffing of carry-on belongings into the overhead before settling into a skimpy seat.

Now imagine you’re a Jet Linx Aviation customer at the company’s new Scottsdale Airport base. Here’s how Jon Hulburd, managing partner for Jet Linx’s Scottsdale base, described it:

You arrive at the airport, click your way through a gate and drive into the private hangar where your jet awaits. A friendly agent greets you by name and whisks you to the steps and into the jet. He gets your bags from the car and stows them. (The car will be washed and detailed, then locked in a secure hangar until your return.) You settle in for the ride, relaxed and pampered.

Jet Linx Aviation was founded in 1999 in Omaha, Neb., operating on a different model: “jet card” services rather than fractional ownership, and local bases rather than the national fleets and centralized service offered by many competitors.

And if you’re late, you don’t miss the plane. It waits for you.

Private air travel long has been an option for affluent and corporate customers. In the 1980s, “fractional ownership” was developed, where owners could buy a share of an aircraft instead of carrying the financial burden of an entire jet. Co-owners pay monthly fees for management including scheduling, maintenance and insurance. They also pay for flight hours they use. At the end of the purchase contract period—usually five years—the jet may be sold and any proceeds divided among the coowners.

“Our card program is the most cost-effective guaranteed program in the industry,” Hulburd said. “The cards allow us to offer very attractive pricing and the convenience and comfort of private jet travel without the headaches, up-front capital and depreciation of a fractional program.” Jet card programs allow people to buy travel in hourly increments—25-, 50- or 100-hour segments for Jet Linx’s Latitude Jet Card program. Members also can buy Jet Linx’s Longitude Jet Card, which offers a small, one-time enrollment fee and unlimited pay-bythe-hour flights. Jet Linx cards offer other benefits, Hulburd said. “While some card programs have time limits— usually 12 to 18 months—for using the hours purchased, our cards never expire. They’re also refundable, a feature not available in many other jet card programs. Most importantly, we guarantee availability for our clients. In 14 years of business, we have never missed a flight.”

Hulburd added that safety is paramount for the company. “Jet Linx is a leader in the industry for our safety practices.”

Jet Linx provides service on a range of airplanes, from light jets carrying up to eight passengers to heavy jets that carry up to 16. The planes are owned by local entities in each market, not Jet Linx, Hulburd said. “We provide aircraft management for owners who want extra lift (hours flown) to offset

their costs. An owner may only need to use the plane for 200 hours. Jet Linx will schedule flights for our Jet Card members for another 200 hours.”

The company also has private jet purchase and sales teams.

Hulburd joined Jet Linx after a career as an attorney specializing in commercial litigation. He also created an import company that shipped Mexican pottery products to retailers in the United States. In 2010, Hulburd ran for Congress in Arizona’s Third District, losing to Republican Ben Quayle. Following that, he sought another challenge.

“I’ve had a bunch of different business ventures,” Hulburd said. “I connected with Jet Linx Aviation through friends of friends. I was dazzled by their corporate culture and the level of professionalism and commitment to

quality and safety. This is fun because I’m partnering with a well-established corporate partner.

“I founded our Scottsdale base late in 2012, and we opened our doors Jan. 1. Ours was the seventh in the company; now there are nine, including the national operations center in Omaha and bases in Atlanta, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Houston, Indianapolis, San Antonio and St. Louis.”

Hulburd said he expects the Scottsdale base to double its flights per week by year-end. “We plan to hire more customer service personnel as our local membership grows.”

Jon Hulburd (left), managing partner, and Jon Gilbert, director of sales, for the Scottsdale base of Jet Linx. Photo by Marjorie Rice.

business spotlight

By Lynette Carrington

Avery Lane

Consignment, Art and Antiques for the Discriminating Palate

One thing is for certain, Darlene Richert is as passionate about her business as her customers are about treasure hunting at Avery Lane. Situated in Scottsdale Airpark, Avery Lane is a 10,000-square-foot mecca of luxury consignment furniture and art along with a collection of Italian and French antiques that make shopping at the store an adventure.

Richert’s daughters, Avery, 10, and Delaney, 14, were the inspiration behind the store’s name and the young ladies can often be found assisting their mother with a number of tasks at the store. Avery Lane is a wonderland of home furnishings that changes daily because of the key relationships that Richert has acquired during her years in Corporate America.

“Initially, it was about the relationships I have with Realtors, designers and friends,” Richert said.

“Now, the shop is such a treasure trove that the showroom itself is really driving the attention and traffic.

I want people to know they can just call me and if they have great things, we’d love to partner with them for consignment.”

Antiques are in demand at Avery Lane.

“We’ve got clients from all over the world who live here in Scottsdale,” Richert said. “My clients have lived in Chicago, Minnesota, New York, France and London. They bring their furnishings to their homes here and when they redecorate or downsize, that’s how we get those lovely pieces.”

You never know what treasures are to be discovered at Avery Lane.

“It’s like every day is Christmas, when that trailer backs up and we hear, ‘beep, beep, beep,’ and we open it up and find beautiful things,” Richert mused.

She receives seven or eight deliveries each week and her customers are excited to get those latest Avery Lane additions.

“We’re looking for high-end, quality pieces and specifically, we want pieces with a story, history and charm. They can be antiques; Italian, Spanish, French, Asian, and obviously we love modern, too.”

blend contemporary stuff with an antique and a French sculpture…to create a hip melting pot.”

Furnishings most frequently come from homes in Arcadia, Silverleaf, Desert Mountain, Desert Highland and Paradise Valley.

From a $7,000 Roche Bobois leather couch and newer items from Ladlow’s and Robb & Stucky to a vintage Indian or Ducati motorcycle, you never know what is going to show up on the showroom floor.

“That’s the fun of Avery Lane,” Richert said. “It has a ‘Paris apartment’ design aesthetic. That’s because we

Richert loves to assist clients in finding unique pieces for their home while discussing what makes each piece special. She also has access to the Valley’s most creative designers.

“I do have really talented designers who shop here and I know their work,” she explained. “I have a card catalog for when people ask me for a designer. It’s a way for me to give back to the designers who support Avery Lane and it’s a genuine pleasure to share their talents with my clients.”

Avery Lane also hosts various local nonprofit events, concerts and gatherings. Avery Lane is located at 15613 N. Greenway Hayden Loop. Call (480) 991-0700 or visit www. averylanehome.com.

By Lynette Carrington

Self Development Charter School Develops Lifelong Learners

When Self-Development Charter Preschool was founded in 1988, it had ambitions of its young students excelling in every area of their education and development. In 2000, the school expanded to include SelfDevelopment Charter School with the addition of kindergarten through eighth grade. The curriculum is accelerated and students learn one grade level above Arizona Standards.

Among some of the school’s notable accolades: ranked first out of all Mesa schools, ranked second out of 1,089 Arizona elementary schools, ranked sixth out of all Arizona’s K-12 schools and voted 2010 Charter School of the Year. It was the only Mesa school to receive the 2011 Academic Excellence Award Winner from the Arizona Department of Education.

Recently, the school gained accreditation from Cambridge International Examinations, a not-for-profit organization and department affiliated with the University of Cambridge. Self Development Charter School went through a lengthy accreditation process including an intense application, a school site inspection, a review of its records and curriculum scrutiny. The significance of the designation is important.

“We’ll be provided with curriculum materials that are on an international level,” noted principal Anjum Majeed. There are 9,000 schools worldwide in 160 countries that have Cambridge International Examinations designation.

“Our goal is to put the school on the international level and we’re really excited about it,” Majeed said.

The school’s students routinely rank in the highest percentile in the state in math and science. Eighth graders that move into the surrounding public high schools excel.

“They are among some of the top performing students in their school,” Majeed stated.

Students have the opportunity to take algebra II/pre-calculus, AP biology, AP history, and high school literature. Students participate in field trips and a yearly drama performance.

“It’s a great experience for our students to be able to perform in front of a large group,” said teacher and administrative team member Jennifer Salvatori.

Science, math and language skills are paramount at the school. Students in second and third grade take weekly Spanish classes and fourth and fifth graders take Latin through the Middlebury College online program.

“The courses are very thorough and go over grammar, culture, speaking and writing,” Salvatori stated.

The public charter school boasts its own library.

“The library is important,” Majeed said. “We want to instill a love of reading and students have to have certain books available to them.”

There is a large collection of literary classics and great books. The Classic Program for students in second grade and higher rewards children at the end of the year for completing certain classic books.

All students participate in weekly music and music theory classes and children in grades second and higher have the option to participate in violin instruction. There is also an inhouse sports program and children in fifth through eighth grades can also participate in various local competitions.

“We focus a lot on their skills so that when they go to high school, they’re ready to participate at that level,” Majeed said.

Both Self Development Charter School and Self Development Charter Preschool are located at 1709 N. Greenfield Rd. (south of McKellips Road). Visit www. selfdevelopmentcharterschool.com or call (480) 641-2640 for additional information.