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Ex-councilman �iles complaint against Whitehead

BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Progress Managing Editor

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former Scottsdale councilman has accused a sitting councilwoman of ethics violations, alleging she pressured the city to drop an investigation brought against a political ally.

David Smith filed an ethics complaint with the city on Aug. 29 that alleged Coun-

cilwoman Solange Whitehead pressured City Manager Jim Thompson to drop an investigation into whether or not community activist Jason Alexander and others associated with the No DDC organization and PAC violated state law during and after the November 2018 election cycle.

Whitehead and Alexander both supported the now-adopted Prop 420 charter amendment that went before voters

in 2018 and bans further development on the McDowell Sonoran Preserve without voter approval.

Whitehead was never a part of the No DDC organization. She was a board member for Protect Our Preserve, another proProp 420 organization, but resigned in order to run for council.

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he City of Scottsdale and the developer have come to an agreement in principal to add over 300 parking spaces to the proposed Museum Square development, potentially removing a major source of criticism that has plagued the project.

Local property owner Bob Pejman, owner of Pejman Gallery in the Arts District, has long criticized Museum Square, arguing that the hotel, residential and restaurant will cannibalize existing public parking utilized by galleries like his.

Pejman said the city and developer MacDonald Development agreed to add more parking at a recent meeting he attended with French Thompson, owner of French Designer Jeweler.

According to figures shared with the Progress, the city agreed to partner with the developer to create an additional underground parking level with 150-166 free spaces open to the public 24/7.

The information also indicated that surrounding streets could be reconfigured to add 83 new street parking spaces; the lot at Stagebrush Theater would be restriped to add approximately 90 spaces.

The developer also agreed to increase the number of spaces for its residential buildings from 470 to 536 — a 66-space increase — according to Pejman.

Jason Rose, spokesperson for the developer, confirmed that Pejman’s numbers were accurate.

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ocal Scottsdale officials have applauded Gov. Doug Ducey’s recent comments concerning short-term rentals.

While in Tucson at the League of Arizona Cities and Towns annual conference last month, Ducey opened the door to the possibility that the state could amend rules put in place by a restrictive 2016.

The 2016 legislation prohibited local governments from regulating shortterm rentals popularized by services like Airbnb and VRBO. Ducey told reporters the law had some unintended consequences and has resulted in disruption in some neighborhoods as real estate investors bought up properties for the sole purpose of using them as short-term rentals, according to Howard Fischer with Capitol Media Services.

“It does appear in the situation of Airbnb and other organizations that we have some people out there that are doing some things that are disruptive to communities,’’ Ducey said.

Ducey’s comments came on the heels of a discussion in Scottsdale over potential new rules to curb nuisance parties throughout the city — many of which take place at short-term rentals, according to testimony from residents.

At a meeting on the proposed ordinance, residents complained of partiers at short-term rentals leaving trash in the streets, playing music until the early morning hours, drug use and public drunkenness.

The proposed ordinance would include fines for property owners and responsible parties if Scottsdale Police respond to a nuisance party where drugs are found or minors are consuming alcohol.

Though the 2016 law prohibits cities and towns from regulating or banning short-term rentals, the new proposed nuisance ordinance would be allowed, because it applies to all property owners in Scottsdale, not just those operating rentals.

Ducey has repeatedly affirmed his support for the 2016 law, arguing it protects private property owners from interference by overly-burdensome local legislation.

Mayor Jim Lane told the Progress he was generally supportive of giving property owners the freedom to share

During an appearance before the Arizona League of Cities last month in Tucson with Gilbert Mayor Jen Daniels, Gov. Doug Ducey suggested he'd be open to finetuning a ban on local laws controlling short-term rentals. (Capitol Media Services)

or rent out their homes as they see fit.

But Lane said the Governor’s comments were well-received by local leaders at the conference, because of the commercialization of the shortterm rental industry.

“Given the greater commercialization of the shared home/house (short-term rental) concept, the mayors and councilmembers of cities where the issue is of some significant consequence and impact to neighborhoods, there is a realization the concept is evolving into an entirely new arena of business in residential neighborhoods,” Lane said.

Lane indicated he and others plan to work closely with lawmakers to address local complaints.

“There is a developing plan by municipal mayors and council members to work with the Governor and Legislature in a bipartisan manner to discuss and offer options to address our residential neighborhoods’ concerns,” Lane said.

At a city presentation about the proposed nuisance ordinance, many residents asked the city to go a step further and ban short-term rentals — something the city cannot do under the 2016 law.

You need to just put a stop to these Airbnbs altogether,” one resident said.

City staff and Council member Solange Whitehead encouraged residents

at the time to contact their state representatives with their complaints and ask for a change to state law.

Whitehead, who called the 2016 law “anti-community,” praised the Governor’s recent comments.

“The (short-term rental) law took control and protection of neighborhoods away from local governments,” Whitehead said. “In short order, we’ve seen entire neighborhoods get destroyed. That was not the Governor’s intention, and I applaud his recognition of the unintended consequences.”

Whitehead indicated she would like to see the state return power over regulating Airbnbs and similar rentals to the city.

“I believe state governments should never try to govern neighborhoods,” Whitehead said. “That is our job at City Hall and restoring local control is the best path forward.”

The state did recently give limited power back to cities to regulate shortterm rentals under a law sponsored by Rep. John Kavanagh, who represents Scottsdale.

Cities can now require property owners operating short-term rentals to keep emergency contact information on file with the city. The law also requires those property owners to have a state transaction privilege tax license.

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The preserve issue propelled Whitehead, a dark horse candidate at outset of the campaign, to her first term on the council.

Smith, an incumbent running against Whitehead and three other candidates for three open seats, lost his reelection bid.

Smith filed that campaign finance complaint in May 2019, alleging that, among other issues, funds donated to the No DDC Inc. nonprofit were funneled to the No DDC political action committee without proper documentation.

Alexander, who ran the now shuttered No DDC nonprofit and the PAC, is named in the complaint along with Michael Norton and Rebecca Holmes.

In June, the City Clerk found cause to refer some aspects of the complaint to the City Attorney’s Former Scottsdale Councilman David Smith filed an ethics complaint against Councilwomoffice for investigation. an Solange Whitehead, alleging she attempted Smith’s ethics complaint cites to pressure city staff to drop an investigation emails from Whitehead to City into a political ally.

Manager Jim Thompson in which (Pablo Robles/Progress Staff Photographer) Whitehead wrote “I am writing to officials. Otherwise, our democracy will request that this be dropped imfail. Please have this tossed out,” Whitemediately.”

This new revelation sheds light on the head wrote.

Whitehead also warned Thompson decision by acting City Attorney Joe Pathat continuing to pursue the complaint dilla to punt Smith’s complaint against could have political repercussions, Alexander to the City of Phoenix Attorwriting: ney’s Office.

“The City can either drop this quietly At the time, a spokesman for the city or we can choose to poke the public only said that “The reason the campaign hornet’s nest.” finance law complaint was referred to In his new complaint, Smith alleged the Phoenix City Attorney was to avoid that Whitehead’s email was an attempt an appearance of impropriety.” to obstruct justice and violated the city’s In asking Thompson to dismiss the ethics code, which bars office holders complaint against No DDC, Whitehead from using their position for personal expressed concerns that the complaint gain or to exert undue influence. could be politically motivated and that Additionally, Smith said the comAlexander had already paid for his misplaint could ultimately warrant a refertakes when he resolved a previous campaign finance violation filed against No DDC in 2018.

Alexander paid a $5,000 fine after forIn his new complaint, mer City Attorney Bruce Washburn deSmith alleged that termined that No DDC failed to register as a political action committee.

Whitehead’s email was Whitehead called the second finance an attempt to obstruct complaint “frivolous” and a waste of taxpayer money in the email, characjustice and violated the terizing Alexander as a resident and father who took on the government city’s ethics code, which and made some mistakes out of naivebars office holders from ty not malice. using their position for Alexander “has more than paid for any errors he made fighting to protect personal gain or to exert tax dollars and public land. We want to undue influence. show citizens that they are rewarded for challenging the positions of elected

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jeopardy’.”

She said she supported Padilla’s decision to refer the case to City of Phoenix.

“I think this is a good idea,” read an email from Whitehead to Padilla about the referral.

The finance complaint is still under review.

“The campaign finance complaint remains with the City of Phoenix for investigation — we do not have a status to provide,” said a city spokesperson.

The ethics complaint has been forwarded to an independent ethics officer, said a city spokesperson.

“While the screening is being conducted, the city will not discuss or comment on the complaint,” the spokesperson said.

The process to adjudicate the complaint is outlined in the City Councilwoman Solange Whitehead is the Code. subject of an ethics complaint filed with the The City Attorney keeps a rocity on Aug. 29. tation of 10 to 12 ethics review(Pablo Robles/Progress Staff Photographer) ers available at any given time to handle complaints filed against ral to the Arizona Attorney General’s Office because it concerns an alleged the mayor or City Council. Each year, attempt to obstruct an investigation the City Attorney nominates someone into violations of state campaign fi- from that group to serves as the city’s independent ethics reviewer. nance law.

To qualify as an independent ethics “Scottsdale residents deserve and should have trust in their elected rep- reviewer for the city, individuals must resentatives to represent the laws of be retired federal or state judges or facour city, our state and our nation, all ulty members at the law schools at Ariof which protect our citizens,” Smith zona State University or The University wrote in a statement provided to the of Arizona. The reviewer must also not be a Scottsdale resident and not work Progress.

Whitehead disagreed with Smith’s for a firm that regularly has business in Scottsdale. characterization of her email.

The reviewer has 15 days to make a “I would not try nor ever want to obrecommendation concerning the comstruct justice,” Whitehead said.

Whitehead argued that she was sim- plaint, which can include dismissing ply trying to protect a citizen against the case if it is found to have no merit.

If the reviewer finds that the comwhat she viewed at the time as “dupliplaint has merit, they can refer it to cate campaign finance complaints.”

She said that Alexander had been applicable law enforcement agencies if the public face of a campaign that ulti- there is an alleged violation of state or mately took power away from the City federal law.

The reviewer can also refer the comCouncil and she wanted to make sure he was not being unduly punished for plaint to a three-person panel made up of individuals in the city’s independent that effort.

However, Smith contended that her ethics pool if the matter in question appeal to drop the investigation was a concerns a violation of Scottsdale’s ethics code. clear violation.

At that point, the panel has 60 days “I don’t think there was any question that she was trying to get the to review the case and report back thing stopped,” Smith said. “She said to the council. The council must then as much, and the manner in which she consider the report in a public meeting and either accept or reject the said that made it pretty clear.”

Ultimately, Whitehead said “What findings.

The City Code does not include guidI now understand is that the second complaint did not duplicate the first ance regarding potential consequences and cannot be dropped for ‘double if it is found that a violation occurred.

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Scottsdale rent growth rate among nation’s highest PROGRESS NEWS STAFF

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enters who want to live in Scottsdale are paying a premium for the privilege.

Scottsdale was one of the top cities of its size in the nation for rent growth over the past year, outpacing both the state and national trends over the past 12 months.

However, rents in Scottsdale are still lower than some other Valley cities on the eastern and western fringes that have seen explosive growth in recent years.

Rents in Scottsdale increased 4.1 percent between August 2018 and August 2019, ranking the city sixth among medium-sized cities nationwide, according to Apartment List, a rental marketplace that tracks rent growth.

Rent was up 0.4 percent between July and August 2019.

Scottsdale has seen a boom in the construction of high-end apartments in recent years with more on the way — the Papago Plaza redevelopment in southern Scottsdale and Museum Square downtown are both slated to include luxury apartment communities.

Scottsdale’s growth over the last year was well above the national rent index, which rose 1.5 percent during the same time period.

“The city’s rents have been increasing for 21 straight months — the last time rents declined was in November 2017,” according to Apartment List.

The price for homes in Scottsdale has also grown steadily since the end of 2015, when the median sale price in the city was around $477,500.

The median price for a home in Scottsdale was $595,000 in August 2019 — an increase of $45,000 over the median sale price at the same time in 2018, accord-

Scottsdale ranked sixth nationwide for rent growth over the past 12 months among medium-sized cities, according to Apartment List, with growth partially driven by luxury complexes like The Standard, which has rents as high as $3,300 for a threebedroom unit. (The Standard Facebook page)

ing to the Cromford Report.

Overall, rents in Arizona increased 3.5 percent over the past year.

Marcus & Millchap last month issued its quarterly report on multifamily construction in the Valley and headlined it: “Apartment Construction Falls Short of Residential Demand; Average Effective Rent Skyrockets.”

Apartments are getting eaten up quickly as the result of huge economic expansion in the Valley and a massive in-

flux of people moving from out of state, the real estate brokerage said.

“Corporate expansions continue to drive in-migration as companies and job seekers seek refuge from the high costs found in other major metros,” it said, noting major companies are creating jobs by the hundreds.

As a result, rents are soaring.

“The Phoenix apartment market has consistently been outmatched by rental demand over the past several years de-

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The recent rent rise in Scottsdale is part of a larger trend in the city, which has seen its rent grow by 15.3 percent since 2014.

Rents nationwide grew by 11.7 percent since 2014.

Still, Scottsdale’s median rent for a two-bedroom unit ($1,350 per month) is considered relatively affordable compared to larger cities around the county.

“Renters will find more reasonable prices in Scottsdale than most large cities,” according to Apartment List. “For example, San Francisco has a median 2BR rent of $3,133, which is more than twice the price in Scottsdale.”

Seattle and Denver also have higher median rents than Scottsdale for a twobedroom unit at $1,700 and $1,360 per month, respectively.

Scottsdale is not even the most expensive spot for renters among the Valley’s ten largest cities.

In Gilbert, the median rent for a twobedroom apartment is $1,490. Peoria ($1,450), Chandler ($1,440) and Surprise ($1,390) also have higher median rents than Scottsdale for two bedrooms.

Scottsdale ranks further down the list on the price for a one-bedroom unit, which has a median rent of $1,080 in the city.

That is still well above larger cities like Phoenix ($870) and Mesa ($900) but is well below growing cities on the periphery of the Phoenix Metro.

On the east side, Gilbert leads all areas with a median one-bedroom rent of $1,190 followed by Chandler at $1,160.

On the west side, Goodyear’s median one-bedroom rent of $1,140 leads Peoria ($1,170) and Surprise ($1,110).

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being challenged by the merchants, and we’re very happy with that,” Rose said.

“The other is public parking devoted solely to public parking.”

Rose said the city would partner with the developer to create a level of underground parking similar to the public parking spaces located on the first level of the underground garage at the nearby Southrbridge development.

Any agreement by the city to pay for those 150 or so public parking spaces would have to be approved by the city council.

Rose said the parking deal would be included in an amendment to final purchase and sale agreement between the city and MacDonald Development for the Museum Square land.

Rose said he believed proceeds from that $28 million sale could be used to pay for the parking.

Assistant City Manager Brent Stockwell confirmed that the city council will consider partnering with the developer “for construction of 151-168 below-grade public parking spaces under the proposed hotel” but did not disclose if or how the city would pay for them.

“The details of that agreement are still under negotiation at this time,” Stockwell said.

Stockwell said details of the proposed parking agreement will be included in the information provided Scottsdale Planning Commission when it considers the project on Wednesday, Sept. 11, and would then go before the city council in October.

Pejman supported the move by the developer and city, assuming it is adopted by the council.

“It’s wise for the city to do all of this just

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to at least relieve the area from overflow for the next few years,” Pejman said. “My prediction is that you’re going to get a lot more dense development built here.

Still, both Pejman and Thompson said they are skeptical that the parking additions will go through until they see it in writing in the contract.

“We were assured by both the city manager and the attorney for the developer that this is all gonna get done,” Thompson said. “But until it’s done, we’re still very concerned that it could be that they don’t do it, even though they said that they (would).”

Thompson also said he is still concerned that even with the new additional parking, Museum Square and other future development in the area will eat into public parking used by the galleries.

“I’m feeling a whole lot better about it that they were listening to us, and they are taking the parking situation seriously (but) it’s still gonna be up in the air as to what it does once it’s all built,” Thompson said.

Even with the parking issue potentially resolved, Museum Square still has other complications that are sure to be brought up at the Wednesday Planning Commission meeting.

One includes how the developer and city are dealing with a height restriction on the land in question held by a neighboring property that could stand in the way of Museum Square’s buildings that reach up to 150 feet.

The Museum Square site neighbors the Gateway at Main Street Plaza condominiums, which holds a 60-foot height restriction on some adjacent parcels.

The 15-year-old height restriction is a vestige of a now-defunct development agreement the city had in place with Plaza developer Arruth Associates.

Scottsdale artist and gallery owner Bob Pejman has been pushing for more parking spaces for Museum Square so galleries like his don't lose customers.

The mammoth Museum Square development would get additional parking spaces under a plan currently being developed. (Progress file photo)

Though the agreement is no longer in place, the restriction remains, according to documents on file with the Maricopa County Recorder.

The city had tried to remove the restriction by tucking it into a $2.25-million condo purchase from Madeleine Ferris, who owned Arruth Associates with her late husband.

The purchase was ostensibly to find a new home for Museum of the West offices displaced by construction — but it would have also resulted in the removal of the height restriction.

Based on the condo’s valuation, the city would have paid around $800,000 to remove the height restriction.

The Progress confirmed at the time that Ferris was the seller in the deal, which had the blessing of Gateway at Main Street Plaza’s HOA board.

However, city staff pulled the deal just hours before the city council meeting on July 2 following criticism from residents about why the city would pay to remove

the restriction for a developer’s benefit.

Some owners at the Gateway condos also questioned whether or not the board had the right to remove the restriction without their approval.

At the time, it was unclear who actually had the authority to remove the restriction — the board, Ferris or the Gateway at Main Street Plaza owners as a whole.

Time has not brought clarity to that situation and it is still unclear how the city and developer are dealing with the issue.

In response to questions about the state of the restriction, Rose, the developer’s spokesman, only said that “We are working through all issues to ensure Museum Square is the excellent and important addition to the area that we and many believe it can and will be.”

Stockwell, the assistant city manager, was similarly vague.

“The parties continue to work on resolving this issue and are hopeful to have resolved by the Oct. 15 city council meeting date,” Stockwell said.

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Panel OKs mammoth Southbridge Two project

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total renovation of downtown Scottsdale’s 5th Avenue shopping district will go before the City Council on Oct. 15 after receiving a unanimous thumbs up from the city’s Planning Commission.

Southbridge Two has come a long way in the 11 months since the Progress first covered the project in October 2018, going from an ambitious proposal to one of the most significant redevelopments to come before the City Council in recent memory.

If approved by the City Council, the project would reshape nearly 10 acres of prime real estate in the heart of downtown.

The project name hearkens to the Southbridge development along the canal in downtown Scottsdale spearheaded by the late Fred Unger of Spring Creek Development.

Southbridge Two was an extension of that plan that Unger had been working on for over 20 years.

Fred Unger’s son Carter Unger is now heading up the project, which would start at 5th and 6th Avenues at Scottsdale Road and hopscotch west to parcels along Goldwater Boulevard.

The proposal includes constructing a 150-foot class A office building in between 6th Avenue and Stetson Drive at Scottsdale Road along with a nearby hotel.

The project would also include the complete redevelopment of some 5th Avenue shops just west of Scottsdale Road and include a new public market-style venue that would open up pedestrian connectivity between 5th and 6th Avenues.

Scottsdale Principal Planner Brad Carr said heights on that retail site would not exceed 48 feet.

The height does increase further west on a site straddled by 5th Avenue and the Arizona Canal that would include residential up to 150 feet tall along the canal with lower profile retail along 5th Avenue.

The final site would include 66-foot residential buildings on what is now the cityowned Rose Garden parking lot.

Unger is in negotiations to purchase the lot from the city.

Unger said the goal of the redevelopment is inject more traffic into 5th Avenue in order to support the unique local businesses that are there. He said he has high turnover at his family’s properties due to low traffic in the summer months.

While all commissioners appeared in favor of that goal – and all voted to recom-

The proposed Southbridge Two development would drastically reshape the 5th Avenue shopping district in downtown Scottsdale, bringing new retail space, residential, office and a hotel to the area. The City Council will consider the project on October 15.

mend approval of the project – several still had concerns.

Several commissioners and city staff expressed concerns with amended development standards that would allow for no stepback on the 150-foot residential buildings along the canal.

The Planning Commission ultimately decided against recommending a staff stipulation that would have required greater stepbacks along the canal.

The timeline for the development is unclear, but plans submitted to the Planning Commission indicated that the residential building at the Rose Garden site would be phase one and the market/residential site along the canal would be phase two.

The office/hotel site and 5th Avenue retail site would be phases three and four, respectively.

Southbridge Two garnered a relatively robust amount of community support at the Planning Commission compared with the widely-derided Marquee office building approved by the City Council one week prior.

Only two speakers opposed the project

compared with around 10 people in support from local neighborhoods, city advocacy groups and the wider Scottsdale community.

Several residents of the nearby residential communities supported the project, including residents of Villa D’Este and the Waterfront condominiums.

Jacqueline Hall, who lives in the Villa D’Este neighborhood across from the Rose Garden site, said she was initially skeptical of the project when she first heard about it.

However, Hall said she believes the site will eventually be developed anyway and she would “rather have something done tastefully and see the comps go up in our neighborhood as well.”

Sonnie Kirtley, with the Coalition of Greater Scottsdale, also supported the project despite speaking against projects with similar height and density in the past.

Both former Councilman David Ortega and downtown gallery owner Bob Pejman expressed concerns that the development would negatively impact the

area’s parking supply.

The entire Southbridge Two development includes 1,500 spaces, above the 1,418 spaces required by city code.

However, Pejman said the code is deficient.

Commissioner Larry Lush, though supportive of the project as a whole, recommended that Unger consider adding extra parking to the residential project.

Commissioner Christian Serena suggested that the city partner with the developer to include a level of underground public parking within the project, similar to what the city did with the original Southbridge development.

Serena said the city could use proceeds from the Rose Garden sale to pay for the new spaces.

Much of that support is a credit to Carter Unger’s outreach over the past 12 months. Outreach on the project predates that effort, though, and is part of Fred Unger’s legacy.

Kirtley, with COGS, said Fred Unger’s

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Former secretary of state replaces dad on bench

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familiar name will preside over cases at the McDowell Mountain Justice Court following the retirement of Judge Michael Reagan as his daughter, former Secretary of State Michelle Reagan, takes the helm.

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to approve Reagan as the county’s newest Justice of the Peace at its meeting on Sept. 4.

The McDowell Mountain precinct includes much of Scottsdale and parts of Phoenix with boundaries that reach Tatum Boulevard to the west, McDowell Mountain Road to the east, Thomas Road to the south and Stagecoach Pass to the north.

Judge Michael Reagan retired on July 26 and continued to serve in a temporary capacity pending the Board’s appointment.

Michelle Reagan will now have the chance run for the office in the 2020 primary and general elections for a chance to complete her father’s term, which runs through 2022.

Reagan, who was sworn in at the Board of Supervisors meeting, will now oversee a variety of cases including those involving minor civil lawsuits and criminal offenses, including lawsuits where the amount in dispute is less than $10,000, DUI charges and misdemeanor allegations such as shop lifting.

“I’m going to do everything in my pow-

er to uphold the high standards that the courts have and that the Board of Supervisors have,” Reagan said.

District 2 Supervisor Steve Chucri, who represents Scottsdale, nominated Reagan from a pool of six applicants that included current and former judges who have served in municipal and justice courts throughout the Valley.

Reagan has no prior judicial experience but did serve in the Arizona Legislature and as Secretary of State from 2015 to 2019.

Reagan also took classes offered by the Maricopa County Superior Court and Judicial College of Arizona. She also completed the new judge orientation program offered by the Arizona Supreme Court.

During her time in office, the Arizona Attorney General found in 2016 that Reagan violated the law when, as secretary of state, she failed to mail out about 200,000 election pamphlets, according to the Arizona Capitol Times.

Chucri said he and county staff spent seven weeks performing background checks, vetting candidates to ensure they lived within the district and did not change party affiliations just to become eligible for the job.

State statute requires that the new justice of the peace be a resident of the McDowell Mountain Precinct, a registered voter and a registered Republican like the retiring Judge Reagan.

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clauses in all leases with six months notice.

Unger said the process has been handled in an open and honest way.

“Every tenant we have along 5th Avenue has been very clearly, very clearly…”

Unger said. “We want to make sure they understand it. It is not in us where we would allow someone to put their money in and then have the rug pulled out from underneath them.”

Unger said all leases have a redevelopment clause with six month notification requirements.

Unger said helping those local business owners is a key motivator behind the Southbridge Two development.

He said injecting more year-round traffic into the area via the office building and residential projects could provide increased traffic for businesses that struggle during the slow summer season.

“We want to put back all that character, but in an efficient, well-designed way that can allow retailers to succeed and not struggled during the summer because there’s no people and struggle during spring training because there’s not enough parking,” Unger said.

Sophia Kobs, owner of the Piece & Story vintage shop, said she supported the project for that reason, though she understood why others in the area had concerns with how Southbridge Two would affect their businesses.

Kobs also said she was supportive of the new pedestrian connections between 5th and 6th Avenues that would increase pedestrian flow between the streets – something she said is lacking today.

“When people come down here they pick one route or the other and miss the other street,” Kobs said.

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ture (point of view) and took the partisan politics out of it, which is sometimes very hard to do down there at the Capitol.”

Board Chairman Bill Gates echoed comments made by both Gallardo and Chucri about the importance of Justice Courts in the county.

“She knows the district, the precinct extremely well and I know will do a great job dispensing justice, because it is a very important and solemn responsibility that our justices of the peace have,” Gates said.

Gallardo said justice courts are where people “without much money in their pockets” can seek justice.

According to Arizona law, Reagan can earn a salary between $36,250 and $101,500 based on the volume of cases she hears.

Spring Creek team always made extra effortstokeepthecommunityinformedabout the evolution of the project over the years.

Carter Unger continued his father’s legacy, according to several speakers at the meeting.

At the planning meeting, Unger thanked Pejman for his criticism and invited others to let him know how they can improve the project.

Kush commended Unger for the outreach.

“You should give a seminar to the owners of Caesar’s (hotel), Museum Square and the Marquee on how to gather the support of a neighborhood,” Kush said.

“You’ve done an amazing job.”

In fact, one group curiously absent from the Planning Commission meeting was the local business owners along 5th Avenue – the people who would be most directly impacted by the eventual Southbridge Two development.

Throughout the development, Southbridge Two could displace dozens of businesses at properties owned by the Ungers and affect others in the area that will have to work around construction.

“Lots of the shop owners are not thrilled,” said Rochelle Hahn, manager of Lost in Socks.

Hahn said she felt like their concerns were ignored because they are not property owners.

Hahn said she would like to see more transparency from the developer about the timeline for the phases of development so that the businesses is not uprooted on a moment’s notice.

Unger said his family has made efforts to inform their tenants of plans for their properties and included redevelopment

Chucri cited electability and Reagan’s “overwhelming letters of support” as reasons for the nomination.

Reagan’s application package for the position included letters of support from Governor Doug Ducey, and Arizona Supreme Court Justice Andrew Gould and now-retired Justice Scott Bales.

Reagan also received support from her former colleague at the Arizona legislature, District 6 Supervisor Steve Gallardo.

Gallardo, who was in the 2002 legislative freshman class alongside Reagan, described her as an excellent candidate.

“We didn’t always agree; there were times we did,” Gallardo said of their time in the legislature. “She was always fair. She always looked at everything from a big pic-

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asha Graham’s sons Finn and Indy love the 1992 film “3 Ninjas” — so much so that when they found out their mom was pregnant with her third child, a daughter, they ecstatically told her: “She can be our third ninja!”

The boys began affectionately calling their sister “tiny ninja.”

But “tiny ninja” would evolve into something bigger than merely Graham’s daughter Odessa’s nickname.

It became the whole premise — and message — behind Graham’s company, Tiny Ninja Books, and her first, recently published book, “Milo Does Not Like Mornings.”

“For years, I wrote stories about tiny ninjas. Sometimes [Odessa] was the tiny ninja, sometimes it was imaginary; and then about a year ago, it suddenly occurred to me that the tiny ninja was internal and suddenly it all just really worked,” said Graham, a former executive at Walt Disney Studios.

The idea is simple: We each have our own tiny ninja; all we have to do is listen.

“It’s that little voice; when you are scared or uncertain or debating what to do, if you listen to your tiny ninja, it all becomes clear,” the southern Scottsdale resident explained.

Sasha Graham is the founder of Tiny Ninja Books and author of the company’s (Jen Wilbur Photography/Special to the Progress)

Published by Gatekeeper Press, the book tells the story of Milo who doesn’t like mornings and deliberately ignores his Tiny Ninja, who tries to help him wake up.

The book, which was illustrated by Uzbekistan-based Angelina Valieva, also includes four seek-and-find sections where readers are tasked to find the Tiny Ninjas.

“Part of the reason why I wanted to do this was that for pre-readers, it’s really important to engage kids in books before they’re even able to read the words, that it becomes a much more active experience,” Graham explained. “That’s a lot of the feedback I’m getting is the kids love these pages.”

“Milo” is the first in a series of Tiny Nin-

ja Books targeting children ages 4 to 8.

The central idea of each book is “we are born with our own tiny ninja who is the bravest, strongest, most awesome version of us.”

“What I would really love is to have kids who know that the most important voice is the one inside — that they can really trust that voice instead of having to look externally for answers,” Graham said.

One of Graham’s goals — which are framed in her home office — is to publish the second book, “Whitney Wins Everything,” by September 2020.

She then plans to publish a new book every six months.

Graham’s other 2019 goals include selling more than 500 copies per month

and served by Singh Meadows.

“STARS has held its annual fundraiser, Fiesta, for 45 years,” said Anne H. Gray, director of advancement at STARS. “Two years ago, we re-did the event and left hotel ballrooms for Singh Meadows [in Tempe]. The event is now called Fiesta Al Fresco because it is held outside under the dark, starry Arizona skies.”

At Fiesta Al Fresco on Oct. 19, communal tables are canopied by strung lights, and the food is served family-style and accompanied by wine pairings.

“Fiesta Al Fresco is a time for our community to gather and celebrate the good

work that goes on in our organization,” Gray said. “We work hard every day to improve the lives of people with developmental disabilities, and we come together to hear the impact of our work and to raise funds for the programs we offer.”

STARS — which aims to improve the quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through day programs, on-site work centers, community-based employment training opportunities, and transition programs for young adults — raised $50,000 at last year’s fundraiser.

In November, bright and early at Salt

River Fields, the Walk to Defeat ALS benefitting ALS Association Arizona Chapter will take place.

Raising money and awareness for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), the Walk to Defeat ALS event will be its biggest event to date, changing locations from Scottsdale Stadium to Salt River Fields.

“This is our largest fundraiser of the year,” said Taryn Norley, president and CEO of the ALS Association Arizona Chapter, in a prepared statement. “It’s an incredible opportunity for the commu-

“Milo Does Not Like Mornings,” written by Scottsdale resident Sasha Graham, was published on Aug. 22. A portion of the proceeds from every copy of the book sold in 2019 will go directly to Phoenix-based nonprofit Read Better Be Better.

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For many nonprofits, fall is the time of the year when they host their signature fundraising events.

For example, Scottsdale Training & Rehab Services’ (STARS) annual fundraiser is Fiesta Al Fresco, a farm-to-table event featuring local, organic food prepared

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portive and in a way that only I think independent and local businesses have the ability to do.”

Kidstop isn’t the only business showing support for Tiny Ninja Books, though.

In addition to Kidstop, Desert Stages Theatre, Scottsdale Gymnastics and Trampoline, Scottsdale Ranch Park Tennis Center, Sky Zone Trampoline Park Phoenix, SPF Parkour Academy in Scottsdale and Mesa, Tutu School Arcadia and PF Chang’s all participated in the Tiny Ninja Contest.

As part of the month-long contest held in August, visitors were encouraged to take their photo with the Milo and Tiny Ninja standee and post their photo to social media with the appropriate tags.

One winner from each participating location was chosen each week.

“They are just extraordinary,” Graham said. “All of these places have just embraced the book and embraced me and

that feels really good.”

Graham returns the favor via Tiny Ninja Books’ “Listen to Your Tiny Ninja” award.

The award recognizes organizations and individuals who not only listen to their Tiny Ninja, but also do extraordinary things in their communities.

The organization’s first award went to Phoenix-based nonprofit Read Better Be Better (RBBB), which equips middle school students to help third graders struggling with reading comprehension and literacy skills.

“For our students, the visualization of a ‘tiny ninja’ inside who is their most awesome and kind self is outstanding selfactualization. We are happy Tiny Ninja Books recognizes RBBB’s efforts to help our students become the strongest versions of themselves,” said RBBB CEO and founder Sophie Etchart in a prepared statement.

RBBB partnered with 36 schools in

seven Maricopa County districts, as well as four Boys & Girls Club branches — serving more than 1,152 third graders and 1,152 sixth through eighth graders.

“Read Better Be Better is doing incredibly important work with the students of Arizona, and we are thrilled to support their program through Tiny Ninja Books,” Graham said.

A portion of the proceeds from every copy of “Milo” sold in 2019 will go directly to RBBB. RBBB students helped with the book reading at the book’s launch party at Valley Martial Arts Academy.

“That’s really exciting for me to think about this book having an impact on a child in such a direct way,” Graham said.

“That’s part of what’s been just so fun for me is really connecting with the community.”

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our gates seeking support,” said Terra Schaad, founder of Hunkapi Programs.

“This gala allows us to celebrate our love stampede and fundraise to keep our crucial programs running.”

Whether hosted by Scottsdale-based organizations, taking place in Scottsdale or prominently featuring Scottsdale residents, take a look at the upcoming galas and fundraisers ahead.

“We are fortunate to have generous donors and citizens who are committed to improving the lives of their fellow community members,” Gray said.

“We are all tasked with raising funds to continue our missions, and the number of fundraisers indicate how important these events are and how committed our citizens are to improving lives.”

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over the next year, increasing the Tiny Ninja Instagram following by 10,000 by her next birthday, creating a 15-minute presentation for schools and, of course, listening to her own Tiny Ninja.

“I started recognizing the potential beyond the children’s books,” Graham said, adding that she would like to visit as many schools as possible to read to kids.

“I love interacting with kids. I feel like their minds work in these incredible fantastical ways that we’ve trained ourselves out of. So, when I talk to kids and they just say these outlandish things, I feel like I should write it all down,” Graham said.

Graham began selling copies of her book at Kidstop Toys & Books in Scottsdale as a way of supporting local brickand-mortar stores.

“This was a dream of mine,” she said. “[The owner] has been incredibly sup-

nity to come together, support those living with ALS on a local level and donate to help fund our vital and free programs and services.”

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Diners can order the ZD Abacus Dinner, a $22,000 dinner that includes a 3L Bottle of ZD Abacus — considered one of the rarest wines in the world — a hand-crafted, customized six-course meal featuring 12 32-oz. dry-aged tomahawk ribeye steaks; and limo transportation to and from the restaurant.

The money raised from the dinner goes directly to UMOM New Day Centers, a provider of shelter, housing and services for people experiencing homelessness.

Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, Hunkapi Programs will host its 4th annual signature fundraiser, Open Your Heart Gala, on Oct. 11.

Taking place on the nonprofit’s property, the gala features a farm-to-table dinner catered by a surprise local celebrity chef.

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Where: Scottsdale Civic Center Park, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd.

Cost: $50 Website: homewardboundaz.org

19th annual Behind the Flames Annual Scottsdale Fire�ighter Charities Dinner Benefiting: Scottsdale Firefighters Event details: Hall of Fame Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Randy Johnson, Olympic swimming Gold Medalist Misty Hyman and inspirational musical composer and rapper Isaiah Acosta will headline a special night September 22, 2019 celebrating heroic Scottsdale Firefighters and the charities they support.

When: Sept. 22, 5 p.m.

Where: Dominick’s Steakhouse, 15169 N. Scottsdale Road Cost: $150+ Contact: 602-799-9543, ptocco@scottsdalefirefighters.org

4th Annual Open Your Heart Gala Benefiting: Hunkapi Programs Event details: A farm-to-table dinner catered by a surprise local celebrity chef.

When: Oct. 11, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Hunkapi Programs, 12051 N. 96th St. Cost: $250+ Website: hunkapi.org

9th Biennial Celebrity Golf Tournament Benefiting: The Alice Cooper Solid Rock Foundation, The LovePup Foundation and Phoenix Children’s Hospital Event details: Debbie Gaby Charities partners with McCormick Ranch Golf Club and celebrity golfers, including Alice Cooper, Dave Pratt and Ike Davis, media personalities, musicians and athletes for a day of friendly competition.

When: Oct. 14, 7 a.m.

Where: McCormick Ranch Golf Club, 7505 E. McCormick Pkwy.

Cost: $75+ Website: debbiegabycharities.org

Havana Nights Benefiting: Camelot Therapeutic Hosemanship Event details: An evening filled with stories of inspiration and achievement, as well as drinks, dinner, raffle, live and silent auctions, and a special presentation featuring Shining Star Bridget Korn and Camelot Alumni Patrick Bonner & Evan Richardson.

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through Plexus’ business park to support health and wellness for children and raise funds for PCH. When: Nov. 12, 8 a.m.

Where: Plexus Headquarters, 9145 E. Pima Center Pkwy.

Cost: $25 Website: phoenixchildrens.com

When: Oct 18, 6-10 p.m.

Where: Scottsdale Plaza Resort, 7200 N. Scottsdale Road Cost: $125+ Website: camelotaz.org

Fiesta Al Fresco Benefiting: STARS (Scottsdale Training & Rehab Services) Event details: An evening complete with music and artwork for sale from the STARS’ participants, as well as a farm-totable meal prepared and served by Singh Meadows.

When: Oct. 19, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: Singh Meadows, 1490 E. Weber Dr. Cost: $175+ Website: starsaz.org The Applause! Gala Benefiting: The Phoenix Theatre Company Event details: Chaired by Scottsdale residents Nan and C.A. Howlett, the centennial gala features an original musical tribute highlighting the history of the Phoenix Theatre Company, as well as dinner on the lawn and dancing under the stars.

When: Oct. 19, 5:30 p.m.

Where: The Phoenix Theatre Company, 1825 N. Central Ave. Cost: $1,000+ Website: phoenixtheatre.com 10th Annual Buckles and Bangles Gala Benefiting: UMOM New Day Centers Event details: This Western dinner gala, which includes a silent and live auctions, a raffle and live music by Mogollon, will benefit families, single women and youth experiencing homelessness.

When: Oct. 25, 6 p.m.

Where: Westin Kierland Resort and Spa, 6902 E. Greenway Pkwy.

Cost: $325+ Website: umom.org/b&b NOVEMBER

19th annual Walk to Defeat ALS Benefiting: ALS Association Arizona Chapter Event details: A 3K or one-mile course to raise money for ALS education, support groups, access to care, advocacy and finding a cure.

When: Nov. 2, 8 a.m.

Where: Salt River Fields, 7555 N. Pima Road Cost: Free, but donations are encouraged Website: web.alsa.org/scottsdale

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Scottsdale Training & Rehab Services’ (STARS) annual fundraiser Fiesta Al Fresco takes place Oct. 19. STARS – which aims to improve the quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through day programs, on-site work centers, community-based employment training opportunities, and transition programs for young adults – raised $50,000 at last year’s fundraiser. (STARS/Special to the Progress)

A McNight to Remember Around the World in 80 Days Benefiting: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central and Northern Arizona Event details: A silent auction with dinner auction and awards presentations, followed by an after party hosted by the Red Shoe Society, a group of young professionals supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities.

When: Nov. 2 Where: JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa, 5402 E. Lincoln Dr. Cost: $300+ Website: rmhccnaz.org

14th Annual Firetag Invitational Golf Tournament Benefiting: Teen Lifeline Event details: The event, which includes breakfast, golf, cowboy-style lunch, prizes for team and individual play, a drawing and a silent auction, honors the memory of Jules Firetag, Teen Lifeline’s founding board president and cherished supporter.

When: Nov. 8, 7 a.m.

Where: Scottsdale Silverado Golf Course, 7605 E. Indian Bend Road Cost: $200+ Website: teenlifeline.org/golf The New Roaring ’20s Gala Benefiting: Phoenix Boys Choir Event details: Valley resident and radio host Rich Berra of the nationally syndicated morning show “The Johnjay and Rich Show” will serve as master of ceremonies. The ’20s-themed cover band, Jackie Lopez & Jazzola will perform live.

Then, the highly anticipated choral per-

formances by Phoenix Boys Choir’s Tour and Masters Men’s Choirs. Guests will also have the opportunity to bid on items in the silent and live auctions.

When: Nov. 9, 6-10 p.m.

Where: Hotel Valley Ho, 6850 E. Main St. Cost: $200 Website: boyschoir.org/roaring20sgala 19th annual Promise Ball Gala Benefiting: JDRF Arizona Chapter Event details: Black-tie fundraiser themed “Unstoppable Now” includes live and silent auctions, dinner and entertainment to help fund a cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Last year, the chapter raised more than $2 million.

When: Nov. 9, 6 p.m.

Where: JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa, 5402 E. Lincoln Dr. Cost: $500+ Website: jdrfpromiseballphoenix.org GoDaddy’s Live & Local Benefiting: Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale Event details: Tasting booths featuring popular local restaurants and entertainment by Nate Nathan and the MacDaddy-O’s and DJ Miss Mixx.

When: Nov. 10, 6 p.m.

Where: Desert Ridge Marketplace, 21001 N. Tatum Blvd.

Cost: $150 Website: bgcs.org 3rd annual Pima Center Community Walk Benefiting: Phoenix Children’s Hospital Event details: A one- and two-mile walk

Relay For Life of OdySea in the Desert Benefiting: American Cancer Society Event details: The American Cancer Society Relay For Life movement is the world’s largest peer-to-peer fundraising event to save lives from cancer.

When: Nov. 23, 10 a.m.

Where: OdySea in the Desert, 9500 E. Via de Ventura Cost: Free, but donations are encouraged Website: relayforlife.org/odyseaaz DECEMBER

Starry Night, An ARTrageous Gala Benefiting: Scottsdale Arts Event details: Live performances to help celebrate 20 years of the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. When: Dec. 7, 5—10 p.m.

Where: Scottsdale Arts Campus, 7380 E. Second St. Cost: $500+ Website: scottsdalearts.org

29th annual Poinsettia Tea Benefiting: Duet Event details: Enjoy scones, sandwiches, desserts and entertainment by The Shannon Wallace Quartet featuring Charles Lewis while supporting Duet’s mission to promote health and wellbeing through vitally needed services to homebound adults, family caregivers, faith communities and grandfamilies.

When: Dec. 15, 1:30 p.m.

Where: Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa At Gainey Ranch, 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Road Cost: $75+ Website: duetaz.org 2020:

A Night in Morocco Benefiting: Child Crises Arizona Event details: The Moroccan-themed gala raises funds for vulnerable children and families the nonprofit serves.

When: Feb. 29, 6 p.m.

Where: JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa, 5402 E. Lincoln Dr. Cost: TBD Website: childcrisisaz.org

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Walkin’ Wednesdays

Make friends while exercising during a brisk 1.5 mile walk through The J neighborhood from 9-10 a.m. at Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road Bring water and walking shoes and meet at the campus’ flagpole. Strollers, dogs and all walking paces are welcomed.

Information: 480-481-1797.

Days SEPTEMBER

Sunday

8 Story stop (Ages 0-5)

Build children’s literacy with a free picture book program from 2-2:15 p.m. at the Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Information: 480-312-7323.

Tail waggin’ tales

Children 6 to 10 can practice their reading skills with a certified therapy dog from 2-2:45 p.m. at Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th St. Information: 480-312-7323.

Monday

9 New Faces AA meeting

Find recovery from alcohol addiction alongside this support group at 7:45 a.m. at North Scottsdale Fellowship Club, 10427 N. Scottsdale Road. Club membership is not required to attend meetings.

Breakfast Babies

Parents and their babies can enjoy a delicious gourmet breakfast 9 a.m. Mondays at Brunch Café, 15507 N. Scottsdale Road. Families will meet in the large, private dining room and will receive complimentary coffee and a chocolate-covered strawberry with the purchase of any meal. Grandparents are also welcome to join in on the dining, socializing and read-aloud story time. Information: 480-398-7174.

Mitzvah Monday

Bake chocolate chip cookies for patients and their families at Hospice of the Valley to provide a little bit of life

during a difficult time. Registration is required. Ingredients will be provided. The baking event will take place at Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, 1-2 p.m. Cost is $5 to $10.

Information: 480-481-7024.

2s and 3s together

Young children ages 2 to 3 can learn social and literacy skills from 11-11:30 a.m. with short stories, fingerplays and action rhymes at the Appaloosa Library, 7377 E. Silverstone Dr. Information: 480-312-7323.

Teen advisory board

Teens are encouraged to gather to brainstorm new ideas for teen programs and collections in the library from 5-6 p.m. at Arabian Library, 10215 E. McDowell Mountain Ranch Road Information: 480-312-7323.

Tuesday

10 Let’s knit

Learn or practice knitting with others from 1:30-4 p.m. at Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road Free. Information: 480-4837121.

Discussion with rabbi

Meet with Rabbi Levi Levertov for a discussion on an issue relevant to Judaism in contemporary society from 11 a.m.-noon at Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road Information: 602-4927670.

Books can

This unique literacy program uses popular picture books, rhymes and songs to teach children up to 4 years old 10-10:45 a.m. at Scottsdale Family Resource Center, 6535 E. Osborn Road Information: 480-312-0038.

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Mustang writers

Meet with other writers to share and critique writing in a pressure-free and supportive group 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. at Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th St. Information: 480-312-7323.

Stay and play

Give children up to 5 an opportunity to explore, create and investigate with a playbased learning environment program from 10:30 a.m.noon at Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th St. While children play, caregivers can learn about a variety of early childhood topics from local resource professionals.

Information: 480-312-7323.

Books 2 boogie

Children up to 5 and their caregivers are invited to participate in music, movement and song from 10:3011 a.m. at Palomino Library, 12575 E. Via Linda. Information: 480-312-7323.

Wednesday

11 Speedy bridge

Join others in a fast round of bridge at 10:30 a.m. at Via Linda Senior Center, 10440 E. Via Linda. Registration is required. Information: 480312-5810.

Disputed territory

Join Jake Bennett, president of Phoenix’s bi-partisan, pro-Israel PAC, the Grand Canyon State Caucus and IDF combat veteran of the Israel Defense Forces special forces for a fascinating presentation on the disputed territory in Jerusalem 6:30-8 p.m. at Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road Tickets are $10 to $15.

Information: vosjcc.org/jerusalem.

Tai Chi

Everyone is welcome to join a class that focuses on gentle and controlled movements that center the mind, body and spirit for health benefits from 3-3:45 p.m. at Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove Ave. Information: 480-314-6660.

Tiny tot time

Develop babies’ literacy with songs, rhymes, movement and board books 11-11:20 a.m. at the Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th St. Information: 480312-7323.

ESL class

All conversation levels are encouraged to practice the English language with experienced teachers and other students from 9:30 a.m.-noon at Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Information: 480-3127323.

Little libros

Children up to 5 earn fun songs, stories and rhymes in English and Spanish 10-10:30 a.m. at the Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Information: 480312-7323.

Homework help

Stop by the Arabian Library at 10215 E. McDowell Mountain Ranch Road for help on any subject 3:30-5:30 p.m. Information: 480-312-7323.

Friday

13 In stitches knitters

Gather with other knitters to work on individual projects, share advice and talk with others 1-3 p.m. at Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N.

Drinkwater Blvd. Information: 480-312-7323.

Advanced beginner bridge

Join others in playing a fun game of bridge 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. at Appaloosa Library, 7377 E. Silverstone Dr. Information: 480-312-7323.

Chair yoga

Achieve liberation through physical postures, breath practice, meditation and philosophical study. Join a class to better physical health 1-2 p.m. at Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove Ave. Information: 480-314-6660.

Sunrise yoga

Enjoy the Arizona sunrise while practicing yoga 5:306:30 a.m. at Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road Class will be held outside in the east amphitheater. Dress appropriately and bring water. Information: 480-4817015.

Memory Cafe

Memory Cafe is a therapy session designed for community members with Alzheimer’s or dementia and their caregivers.

Today’s meeting will provide “armchair travel” to Egypt from the comfort of your chair. The program includes wonderful photographs of the country’s treasures including temples, tombs, the Nile, hieroglyphs and native dressing.

The group meets 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Information: 480-3127323.

Saturday

14 Breast Cancer support group

Patients and caregivers are welcome to attend this support group that focuses on breast cancer 6-7:30 p.m. at Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove Ave. Information: 480314-6660.

British Invasion

With cooler temperatures around the corner, Scottsdale Quarter is holding another free fall concert series 5-7 p.m. with British Invasion, a band with four international

members who bring their experience together to recreate the music of the British Invasion from 1963 to 1968.

After shopping or dining this Saturday, be sure to stop for music at The Quad at Scottsdale Quarter, 15059 N. Scottsdale Road

Family storytime

Children and their caregivers can listen to stories and music and participate in rhyming activities from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Appaloosa Library, 7377 E. Silverstone Dr. Information: 480-312-7323.

Sunday

15 Story stop

Build children’s literacy with a free picture book program from 2 to 2:15 p.m. at the Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Information: 480-3127323.

Summer cooking series

Learn to make West African peanut butter soup 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the brand new state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen at Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road Cost is $35 to $45. The class will be taught by Capital Grille-Scottsdale Chef Jojo. Information: 480-4811756.

Monday

16 Business Energizer

Learn about setting weekly goals and generate business ideas with fellow business owners 9-10 a.m. This group meets virtually. To join, meet the group online through the “Monday Business Energizer” group LinkedIn page. Free. Information: edgar@compasscbs.com.

‘A Dog’s Journey’

Enjoy the heartwarming canine film based on the book, “A Dog’s Journey,” 1:30-4 p.m. at the Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Information: 480-3127323.

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Axosoft supports women, collaboration

BY OCTAVIO SERRANO Progress Staff Writer

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alk through the Sco ttsdale hallways of Airpark software developers Axosoft and guests are met with vibrant modern art from local artists and creative furniture.

“We’re all about the people here,” said Lawdan Shojaee, who cofounded the company with her husband, Hamid, 20 years ago.

“When running a business, you help curate the culture and I think we have a pretty cool one here. We have really happy people and they’re just happy to be here. We have a lot of fitness classes here that help them.”

To share their philosophy, Axosoft created #AXOSMASH Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament. The second one is Sept. 20.

“We had a user of ours who worked at American Express down the street and he loved our product so much that when he learned we were local, he made us a gift basket and delivered it here,” Lawdan said.

“He made us custom socks, he put a whole basket of goodies and cookies and a bottle of champagne to say thank you for our product and he also challenged us to a Smash Broth- Lawdan Shojaee founded Axosoft with her husband nearly 20 years ago. It has become an asset to fellow developers and a place that encourages equality in the ers game.” workforce. (Pablo Robles/Progress Staff Photographer) Of course, Axosoft accepted the challenge. This year, any Valley tech com- folds. Lawdan said a taco food truck to $200. In addition, all players will repany is welcome to attend. Players and will support the tourney. ceive a free GitKraken Pro license for spectators can enjoy pizza, snacks, Registration for one- to three-player one year. GitKraken is Axosoft’s orgabeer and wine as the competition un- teams is $60, with cash prizes of $50 nizational tool that boosts the productivity of more than 1.5 developers.

The event, Lawdan said, allows tech developers to share interests.

“Developers want to be among peers who understand their sense of humor,” Lawdan said. “When we had the Smash Bros. game with American Express, our own team was so comfortable that we just made it into a networking event for developers.”

Lawdan said the profits will support women in the workforce through Axosoft’s #ItWasNeverADress, a scholarship program for females who want to study software development.

The couple started the program after Lawdan felt it was “disappointing” to not have more females in the tech space.

Axosoft curates an encouraging environment by providing large spaces for emLawdan said she looks for applicants’ ployees to collaborate surrounding by playful art. (Pablo Robles/Progress Staff Photographer) willingness and dedication to learn.

It’s not about where they come from, but their motivation to shape their future and become part of the software development field.

“It was just a basic movement on shifting people’s perspectives. We need the other half of the conversation in the rooms while we’re developing tools,” Lawdan said.

“In five years, my optimistic dream is, if we could have a workforce that was close to 50 percent female-to-male, that would be fantastic. If I got 20 or 30 percent female (developers), that would be in itself an accomplishment.”

Axosmash and #ItWasNeverADress show the couple’s dedication to its industry. Axosoft was born out of the necessity of Hamid to problem-solve efficiently and then came GitKraken.

Axosoft V1.0 (then called OnTime) was released in 2002, with the goal of shipping software on time and on budget. It has been developing GitKraken since 2014, and it has quickly become a popular Git GUI client for Windows, Mac and Linux developers.

Keeping clients happy, however, is as important as keeping its employees in the right state of mind, which is why Axosoft produces positive energy. In addition to its offices, Axosoft offers large spaces where developers can work together and let the creativity flow.

Rather than encouraging young software developers to move to San Francisco, she wants to them to relocate to the Valley.

“We just basically tap into the local talent here. We’re trying to build an ecosystem of techies,” Lawdan said.

“We’re building more than just software, we’re building a community of techies and the more of us that exist, the better off we all are,” Lawdan said.

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Local band thriving on Latin beats

BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

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ive minutes ‘til mid- Sco ttsdale night at The Camby hotel in Phoenix and there wasn’t one yawn in sight.

Maybe it had something to do with the succession of jaw-dropping dance performances that evening as part of the three-day Phoenix Salsa Bachata Festival last month — an event cultivating, celebrating and promoting Afro-Latin heritage, dance and music with the Latin dance community.

But in reality, it had everything to do with one particular Scottsdale-based, 10-piece band — Jaleo — that took to the stage to do what they’ve done best since 2007: perform a high-energy set comprised of a variety of Latin genres, from salsa, Latin jazz and cumbia, to Southern Scottsdale resident Alvaro Moreno co-founded Jaleo in 2007, 10 years merengue, bachata, bolero, cha-cha and after moving to Scottsdale from Columbia. (Jaleo/Special to the Progress) more.

“One of the most important things is Jaleo was founded in 2007 by Colom- in an 850-seat state-of-the-art theater, bian duo Alvaro and Camilo Moreno, 10 so I think bands have really enjoyed the the individuality,” Cepeda said. “We’re years after they moved from Colombia professional growth opportunities that all professional musicians and we’re come with preparing for a show in more respectful of each other. We are also to southern Scottsdale.

Over the years, Jaleo has grown from formal spaces like the Virginia G. Piper very dedicated, we rehearse, and we four musicians to a well-oiled versatile Theater or the more intimate Stage 2,” are committed. I think that makes a difference.” group of 10 professional musicians spe- Messmer added.

Alvaro attributes the continued sucThe busiest time of the year for Jaleo cializing in Latin music.

They’ve amassed an impressive rep- cess of Jaleo to the band members’ var- are the fall and winter months, so they spend their summer months adding new ertoire of more than 400 arrangements. ied backgrounds.

“The key point for us is we’re a multi- songs to their robust repertoire.

“We have the outlet that we were look“As a band, we always, in every single ing for here: people who appreciate the cultural band,” he says. “We have a lot of Latin music,” Alvaro told the Progress people from Mexico, and we have people performance, are trying to find out the from Puerto Rico, from Costa Rica, local next step in quality. Every time we do just ahead of sound check.

Alvaro, pianist and musical director, players, Colombia. Everybody who joins a new song, we try to perfect it, and as professionals, it’s not easy because it added: “Believe it or not, Scottsdale is, the band gives something.”

Maria Fernanda Cepeda, for example, takes time,” Alvaro said. for us, a big market. We do a lot of corIn the end, Alvaro’s goal for Jaleo is to porate events in all the resorts in Scott- recently moved to Scottsdale from Cosdale. We did the Super Bowl party the lumbia five years ago and is now Jaleo’s perform internationally. vocalist.

“Jaleo now has the quality to be played last time it was here.”

“We met at a party where they were out of the country; we have a lot of muJaleo has also performed in various Scottsdale Center for the Performing performing and then we started from sical language to share with different there,” she said. “It’s been great. I’ve places,” he said. “We deserve the opporArts (SCPA) events. tunity. And we are looking and working Coming up, they’ll perform SCPA’s Live learned a lot.”

Performing with Jaleo was a new expe- to try to make his happen.” & Local event on Sept. 14.

Information: jaleolatinmusic.com “Scottsdale Center for the Performing rience for Cepeda, who is trained in jazz Arts loves working with Jaleo,” said Ab- and classical music.

“I have never sung Latin dancing music bey Messmer, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts programming director. before, like salsa, so it was a learning pro“Their musicians are very talented and cess and I love it,” she said.

The rest of the band is comprised the band has many Latin genres of muLive & Local: Jaleo of Phoenix-based musicians Caleb Misic in their repertoire.”

When: Sept. 14, 8 p.m.

Live & Local was created in 2014 to chel, timbales and vocals; Esteban EsWhere: Scottsdale Center for the provide more opportunities for local trada, bass; Peter Green, trumpet; Dave Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd St. artists to perform in all spaces of the Coolidge, trumpet; Mike Crotty, sax, flute Tickets: $15-$19 and trumpet; and Travis Myers, sax.

Scottsdale Arts campus, Messmer said.

Website: scottsdaleperformingarts.

And Damian Granados, congas, and “Performing in an outdoor festival setorg ting is very different from performing Leonardo Borroto, vocals, are from Cuba.

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No cookie-cutter approach for this yoga studio

BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

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cottsdale welcomes one more yoga studio this fall — and it offers anything but your average, big-box-gym yoga class.

Slated to open in October at Gainey Village, YogaSix is a boutique yoga brand that offers a variety of both heated and non-heated yoga classes, as well as boot camp-style �itness classes and meditation classes.

But what really sets YogaSix apart is the multi-sensory experience it offers.

“We have the heating elements; we have humidity and then the lighting and then the music,” Hyde said.

Much like spin classes offered at boutique �itness studios like the Madison Improvement Club and Cycle Ave, the lighting in the rooms change and adjust based on the intensity of the workout.

For example, “you walk in and it’s calmer as you get ready for your class. As the music picks up with the pace of the class, the lighting changes,” Hyde explained.

Hyde, who has practiced yoga for 15 years, said the YogaSix experience is unlike anything she has experienced before.

“You don’t even realize that you’re meditating because you’re just so consumed in this an environment that you’re not thinking about anything else,” she said.

YogaSix is backed by Xponential Fitness, the largest curator of the nation’s leading boutique �itness brands, including CycleBar, which has one location in Scottsdale at McCormick Ranch.

“If you picture CycleBar’s lighting with how their mood changes throughout their class, that’s similar to ours, except with yoga,” Hyde said.

YogaSix, as its name suggests, offers six low-impact, strength building classes: Y6 101, Y6 Stretch, Y6 Slow Flow, Y6 Hot, Y6 Power and Y6 Sculpt & Flow.

Each class caps at 40 people.

“Through a contemporary approach to yoga and �itness designed to �it your lifestyle, YogaSix will have 70 class options a week. Whether you’re looking for strength, agility, �lexibility or balance, we have the class for you,” Hyde said.

Hailey Hyde is the operations director of YogaSix Gainey Village, a boutique yoga studio that opens in October in southern Scottsdale. (Kimberly Carrillo/Progress Staff Photographer)

According to Hyde, the most sought-after class is Sculpt & Flow, but her favorite is Slow Flow.

The 2,300-square-foot Scottsdale location is YogaSix’s �irst studio in Arizona.

YogaSix Gainey Village Operations Director Hailey Hyde said Scottsdale was chosen for its diversity and for its central location.

“This is a great region for us because it really hits our demographic,” said Hyde, who owns the business with fellow Scottsdale resident Michael Heidorn. “The thing about YogaSix is that we want to ap-

peal to everyone.”

Founded in 2012, YogaSix started in Irvine, California and has since expanded to 48 locations nationwide that are either open or will open at a future date.

YogaSix, which announced its franchise opportunity in January and within two months signed more than 100 franchise agreements, plans to open 300 locations across the nation over the next few years.

Of those 300, �ive more YogaSix locations will open in the Scottsdale area, in addition to the Gainey Village studio, according to Hyde.

The �irst three additional Scottsdale locations will open within the next year, with the other two to follow at an undetermined date.

“We’re looking at an opening date for studio No. 2, which will be somewhere in the Shea area,” Hyde said.

YogaSix will likely expand into Chandler as well.

The Gainey Village studio will have a retail boutique stocked with the latest trends in active wear, mat and towel service, and locker rooms for students to get ready before or after class.

Currently, YogaSix Gainey Village is hiring for wellness advisors who have a background in �itness, sales and/or administrative work.

“It’s our front desk,” she explained. “It’s the �irst person you see when you walk in the doors, so we’re looking for someone who just loves yoga just as much as we do.”

YogaSix is also hiring for yoga teachers with at least 200 yoga teacher training hours, as well as wellness advisors, for its second Scottsdale location.

When YogaSix opens in October, the boutique yoga studio will offer free classes the �irst week. They’ll also offer a special membership rate of $124 at that time.

So far, YogaSix has 100 members, all of whom took advantage of the studio’s premembership rate of 25 percent off the monthly unlimited class fee.

Hyde said there are, however, a few memberships left at YogaSix’s Founder’s rate of $94.50.

“Certainly, there’s nothing that’s like YogaSix in the area,” Hyde said. “But as far as competition goes, we really just want to see the best for everyone; we want to see everyone succeed in their business.”

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Scottsdale’s perfect for STEM summit

BY MAYOR W.J. "JIM" LANE Progress Guest Writer

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cottsdale is known around the globe for our world-class resorts, picturesque golf courses, luxury shopping and premiere art galleries.

So, this might surprise you: Scottsdale is also home to a thriving high-tech scene. The West’s Most Western Town celebrates today’s pioneers, too.

That’s why I’m excited to welcome the ninth annual Arizona STEM & Innovation Summit to the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts on Sept. 17.

More than 1,200 educators, researchers and high-tech business leaders will gather to showcase new products and discuss emerging trends in science, technology, engineering and math.

They’ll do so within a short walk of the Galleria Corporate Centre, where leading-edge companies such as Yelp, Zillow Group, Square, Carvana, Indeed and

many others employ thousands.

To the north, the Scottsdale Airpark buzzes with over 2,900 businesses including some of the biggest names in STEM among the many tech, health care and �inancial services companies.

Although it’s long been one of Arizona’s largest employment centers, new residential options in the Airpark now make this a prime destination for commercial innovation as well as provide the bene�its associated with desirable mixed-use, live, work, play communities for a highly skilled workforce.

To the south is SkySong, the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center, one of the most dynamic centers for innovation and technology in the west.

Cutting edge companies from around the world come together in an environment designed to foster collaborative growth. There are more than 50 companies that call SkySong home, with more than 2,000 employees on site.

We want to see this industry continue to grow. That’s why the STEM and In-

novation Summit is so important. Five themed learning tracks will allow participants to focus on their interests, giving them tools they can put to use right away.

I’m even convening a panel of Arizona mayors to discuss the importance of STEM in public policy consideration and the impact that has on our cities and towns.

But perhaps the greatest value of the summit is it brings all the key players together: Educators who make science and technology come alive for their students, inspiring them to pursue STEM careers.

Innovators who will showcase their ideas, inspiring each other. The Performing Arts Center will be packed with interactive displays and presentations.

Tech business leaders who will share best practices, lessons and stories from the �ield.

When these 1,200 people gather, they learn from each other. They focus on strategies to continue positioning Arizona as a leader in STEM education and

engagement.

They make new connections. They strengthen an ecosystem united in raising public awareness of STEM and increasing workforce readiness.

Yelp, Square, Zillow and many others were attracted to Scottsdale because our downtown has the live-work-play vibe that younger tech workers want and the amenities attractive to executives.

The cost of doing business here is lower than in Silicon Valley, but that isn’t enough.

To continue to attract and keep tech companies, we must continue to develop a quality tech workforce and an ecosystem that welcomes, supports and encourages them.

The Arizona STEM and Innovation Summit serves both of those purposes.

That’s why I’m happy to welcome the summit to Scottsdale. Our goals are aligned.

I encourage you to check it out. You can still register, and the fee is modest. Best of all, students can attend for just $10.

sdale, offers a wide range of important services to our Scottsdale neighbors.

Long-time residents might remember that Paiute used to be an elementary school but then it closed in the early 1980s. What could have a been a blight in the southern part of the city turned into an opportunity.

The city stepped in to repurpose the campus and people have been helped there ever since.

Head Start and the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Scottsdale have programs at Paiute that are very important for kids and families in the surrounding neighborhoods.

There are also other great agencies based at Paiute doing work for neighbors and families in need.

Eve’s Place Domestic Abuse Support helps individuals, including teens dealing with abusive toxic situations. Fami-

lies can also get emergency food boxes, affordable medical care referrals and housing assistance at Paiute. Parents can get assistance and information on nutritional programs, preschools and children’s car seats.

The Scottsdale Training and Rehabilitation Services’ Handlebar Helpers offers a training program for bicycle repairs and then recirculates the “likenew” bicycles back to the community.

The Scottsdale Bar Association offers free legal advice to lower-income residents.

Each of these agencies has space at Paiute, but the buildings are now deteriorating.

Improved facilities are critical for the Paiute community in order to help our neighbors and kids, or just provide some assistance. Our neighborhood has a rich history and the Paiute Neighborhood

Center is a central part of that.

Scottsdale voters have not approved a major bond program since 2000. Our city has some pressing and overdue infrastructure needs and repairs.

Questions 1, 2 and 3 will address those including repairing the dams, leaking lakes and �lood control infrastructure at Vista del Camino Park at the southern end of Indian Bend Wash.

The bonds will also expand the Granite Reef and Via Linda senior centers bringing much in-demand adult day care service to the former.

Questions 1, 2 and 3 are also more than just brick-and-mortar investments and repairs. The improvements at the Paiute Neighborhood Center in the bonds will help the families and kids who rely on our center and community.

–Lynn Whitman is board president of Partners for Paiute.

Bonds will provide crucial services for kids

BY LYNN WHITMAN Progress Guest Writer

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cottsdale voters have a great opportunity this November to help our community. That includes our kids, families and neighbors.

I am endorsing Questions 1, 2 and 3. as board president of Partners for Paiute and a graduate of Scottsdale High School, I know how important the infrastructure investments before voters will be for the Paiute Neighborhood Center.

The bonds will bene�it the Paiute center and the Scottsdale families, kids and seniors who rely community programs and neighborhood services housed on our campus.

The Paiute Neighborhood Center, near Osborn Road and 64th in southern Scott-

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See future MVPs as Fall League begins

BY NATALIE URQUIZA Program Contributor

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he Arizona Fall League launches its �irst pitch Sept. 18, but this season there are a few changes that will bene�it the players and fans.

“We moved the league up a month,” said Daniel Kurish, who has been the Arizona Fall League media communications coordinator for three years.

“We went from playing from October to November to now September to October and that was for the players.”

The move gets rid of the downtime the players had between the end of the minor league season and the start of the Fall League. League of�icials felt the players would have to gear up again.

The Fall Stars Game is scheduled for Oct. 12, at Salt River Fields, and the

championship game follows on Oct. 26 at the same venue.

The Mexican Paci�ic League, a winter league featuring former MLB ballplayers, will play at the Peoria Sports Complex and Salt River Fields.

“The AFL clubs will play in 10 games against teams from the Mexican Paci�ic League while the Mesa Solar Sox will play two games in the Mexican Baseball Fiesta,” Kurish said.

The players will also bene�it from an ease of restrictions on who can play in the AFL. “We had restrictions on what players could play here that couldn’t exceed their rookie limits,” Kurish said. “If a player played in the Major Leagues long enough, they weren’t eligible to come back in a rehab situation. Now they can send low-level Major-League guys here.”

Mountain Pointe High School graduate Cole Tucker of the Pittsburgh Pirates is an Arizona Fall League veteran. (Special to Progress)

This season, six teams are playing at four stadiums, due to construction at Scottsdale and Surprise stadiums. They will reopen for the 2020 Spring Training season.

“The Scottsdale Scorpions are playing at Salt River Fields and the Surprise Saguaros are playing at Peoria Sports Complex for now,” Kurish said. “Everything should go back to normal next season.”

Kurish noted the Fall League is working on something great for fans — especially the younger generation.

“We are working on the kids having more access to the players,” Kurish said.

“This year kids under 15 are free to all the games. We really wanted to get the kids involved because it is a kid’s game.”

As of recently, the motto for the MLB ballplayers has been “Let the kids play.”

The AFL is encouraging children to attend games and to enjoy America’s pastime.

The changes don’t stop there. For 27 years, the league has been using the same logos for the six different teams.

“The new logos are just an update to the teams,” Kurish said. “The exception is the Rafters who went from waves to a bat and now back to the waves. Every team now has been issued two different hats.”

In years’ past, the players wore their

Major League uniforms and the AFL hat.

This year, they’ll be completely decked out in AFL gear.

“It’s been done in the past before, but we are bringing it back,” Kurish said.

The �inal 2019 roster was scheduled to be released at the end of August, but that’s subject to change.

“The ballplayers have played 142 games in a Minor League season,” Kurish said. “Late season injury could knock someone off the roster.”

“If they want to send guys who aren’t hurt and didn’t make the postseason roster, if they needed more time or get more at bats, they could send him here,” Kurish said. “If they are on the postseason roster, they can’t come down here to play. They would have to be off the roster.”

AFL veterans are Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Cole Tucker, Andre Ethier, Buster Posey and Mike Trout.

“If you are into the Arizona Fall League, the players’ progression and their journey, it is a must see,” Kurish said. “You get to see the future MVPs, future Cy Young award winners even before anyone knows who they are.”

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SmoCA’s experiential art exhibit re�lects trend

BY ANTHONY WALLACE Progress Contributor

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he Southwest Museum of Contemporary Art’s latest exhibition, Mutual Reality offers guests the opportunity to interact with a variety of innovative works of art that feature cutting-edge computing and visual tracking technology.

The experiential art exhibition has become something of a summer tradition at SMoCA. Two summers ago, the museum featured “Ocean of Light,” a dazzling immersive installation by the art collective Squidsoup, and last year visitors could step into “In�inity Room.”

According to “Mutual Reality” curator Julie Ganas, the installations have drawn impressive crowds, making each of the past three summers — a traditionally dead period in the Valley art community — SmoCA’s busiest season of the year. “[Mutual Reality’s] opening was our biggest in a couple years, which was really exciting. We had upward of 800 people here,” Ganas said.

SMoCA’s recent af�inity for these types of exhibitions re�lects a larger cultural trend.

A Los Angeles Times article from the year SMoCA �irst put on an exhibition of this type appeared with the headline: “The arts buzzword of 2016: immersive.”

Whatever you call it — immersive, experiential or interactive — this new category of art has exploded in popularity in the past few years.

Meow Wolf is an artist collective based in Sante Fe House that opened its �irst permanent exhibition, “House of Eternal Return,” in 2016 after securing more than $2.5 million in funding from “Game of Thrones” author George R.R. Martin. Since then, they have announced future art facilities in Las Vegas, Denver and on Phoenix’s Roosevelt Row. Another collective that focuses on immersive art installations, Wonderspaces, established their �irst permanent space in Scottsdale Fashion Square this past spring. Another facility, The Lavatory, which opened in Phoenix last November, calls itself a “theatrical venue” and offers an immersive museum and an adult-

A spectator set out to imitate art at a recent show. (Anthony Wallace/Progress Contributor)

tion and viewer photography, exhibitions of this type are challenging popularly held conceptions of art.

“As a contemporary art museum it’s our responsibility to push the boundaries,” Ganas said. “It’s important for us to be able to show people what’s happening in art and expand their view of what art is.”

Artist Mimi Onucha photographed a museum visitor looking She also noted that while guest engageat her work of art. (Special for the Progress) ment is a forward thinking and positive sized ball pit.

“Mutual Reality,” The Lavatory, and thing, SMoCA does acknowledge that some Mindpaces are each supremely photo- of the traditionally held roles of the musegenic environments that have generated um are important to maintain.

“We are �irst and foremost a museum and many Instagram photos from those who have visited them, and this is a major educational institution, so we’re trying to marry these two things,” Ganas said. “We part of their appeal.

Ganas said that by encouraging interac- don’t want it to be a place to just come and

take pictures, but we do want people to feel comfortable taking pictures here.”

Ganas believes that while some people may come with a primary intention of taking photos, they could end up learning something new in the process.

The piece, “Classi�ication.01” by Mimi Onuoha, is at �irst glance an illuminated set of brackets, with a camera in the center.

Viewers are invited to stand in front of the camera with a partner and see if the work’s mysterious classi�ication parameters — known only to the artist herself — deem the pair before it as a match. If so, the bracket’s lights shut off.

“What happens are these unexpected things where you’re standing there accidentally next to someone you think looks nothing like you and it goes off,” Ganas said.

“You get to thinking, ‘Okay, how could we be classi�ied as similar? We look nothing alike, we have totally different backgrounds, our facial structures are different.’

“It gets you to think about this process of classi�ication and how we are often unfairly classi�ied and we don’t know what the parameters are.”

Another piece, “Aquarium,” by the Polish artist Marpi occupies an entire room and allows visitors to interact with it either physically by standing before a movement tracking camera or digitally through an app designed by the artist himself.

Scottsdale resident Jimmy Radzik said “Aquarium” provided him an intense, multisensory experience.

“It was really cool, like a mini out of body experience. I felt like my own avatar, the crunchiness of the sounds almost gave the illusion of feeling,” Radzik said.

Ultimately, Ganas feels like the experiences these exhibitions are offering and the audiences they are drawing are positive signs of a growing and deepening relationship between the public and art.

“People are looking for experiences they can engage and connect with on multiple levels,” Ganas said. “I think that with the growing technology and culture today, it feels good to have artists adapting these new technologies and experiences to be able to relate to and engage with audiences. I think it makes art more accessible to people.”

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Local eateries score with football specials

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ow that football season is in high gear, sports bars are quickly becoming many Scottsdale residents’ home away from home.

“Football season is definitely the ‘kickoff’ to our busy time. Summertime, as everyone knows in The Valley, is our ‘off’ season.

Once football starts, we are in full-throttle,” said Kelly’s at SouthBridge lead bartender Ryan Bearden.

“Business definitely increases during football season,” Bearden said.

“The weather starts cooling down and between NCAA and NFL it makes for a time where people want to go out, meet friends, enjoy time together, watch not just their team but enjoy the action of teams they enjoy and despise,” he added.

Kelly’s is home to NFC North fans, including Bears, Packers, Lions, Vikings; it’s also the official University of Washington Huskies alumni bar.

“Between us hosting the NFC North for NFL and being a Washington Huskies college venue, it’s just good to see different

Kelly’s at Southbridge in Old Town is a NFC North and University of Washington Huskies bar. (Kelly’s at Southbridge/Special to the Progress)

people rooting for their respected teams and the friendly competitiveness it creates,” Bearden said. “It’s truly amazing to feel the energy that is created with both the NCAA and NFL.”

Kelly’s boasts more than 27 high-definition flat-screen TVs throughout the restaurant and bar.

Patrons can even maximize their gameday experience with bottle service and a

personal 55-inch TV in one of Kelly’s VIP lounges.

“We have such a unique venue with different ‘zones’ [that allow us to] offer a wide variety of games as well as sound for multiple games,” Bearden explained. “It’s almost like your home: You can go from room to room and watch whichever game of choice with sound paired with each game.”

In addition to drink specials, many Scottsdale eateries offer unique food specials.

Kelly’s, for example, will have $6 Wisconsin cheese curds, $6 Chicago dogs, $6 5-inch pepperoni pizzas and $9 crispy chicken sandwiches on the menu on Sundays.

And on Saturdays, Kelly’s will offer Washington Huskies hometown favorites, including $6 Seattle dogs with cream cheese and grilled onions, $8 poutine and $8 Dawg Pound burgers, which comes with a thin hamburger patty, lettuce, mayo, pickle relish, cheddar cheese and an orange wrapper.

Farther north, Proof, An American Canteen at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North has game day blitz specials, including the “Two Buck Bucket,” which has

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Bagels ‘N Bialys a breakfast mainstay

BY GREG THILMONT Progress Contributor

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hat makes for a perfect bagel?

Shelley Curtis of New York Bagels ‘N Bialys, 10320 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, said the trick is in dunking it in a steaming kettle of bubbling hot water before it’s baked in an oven.

“We serve a traditional New York bagel,” Curtis said. “We boil our bagels first.

It’s not bread with a hole in it.”

This boiling-before-baking stage gives bagels their signature crusty outsides and chewy insides, and along with coowner Ruth Leatherman, Curtis has been creating the circular mainstays of Jewish deli cuisine in Scottdale since 2005.

Their in-house bakers turn out thou-

sands of individual bagels daily in a wide range of flavors, most of which are kosher.

While bagels have been a part of everyday mainstream American culture for more than 30 years now, some might wonder just what is a bialy.

“It’s similar to a bagel, except it’s not boiled first, so that makes it lighter and fluffier,” Curtis said, adding they’re less sweet than bagels and lower in calories.

They also don’t have holes.

Available with many of the same toppings as found in the restaurant’s bagels, the rustic disks also come in flavors like chocolate chip, cinnamon-raisin and tomato-basil.

New York Bagels ‘N Bialys’ menu goes beyond these two baked namesakes and features breakfast dishes from across the

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Bagels 'N Bialys owners Ruth Leatherman, left, and Shelley Curtis turn out thousands of bagels a well in their Scottsdale bakery. (Special to the Progress)

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house-made chipotle caramel popcorn and candied bacon popcorn and barbecue seasoned house-made chips with Texas sweet onion dip.

But as various restaurants and bars bulk up their menus and offer limited-time specials, Coach House isn’t changing one thing about its menu.

“We do not rely on football season for sales,” said General Manager Drew Hassler.

The southern Scottsdale bar scene staple is the exception during football season.

Coach House attracts crowds throughout the holiday season and during spring training.

However, the iconic Old Town haunt knows just how important football season is to its customers.

“Even though we aren’t a football bar,” Hassler said, “we are committed to providing the best experience for our customers.”

Coach House airs NFL Sunday Ticket as well as the Big 10 Network and the SEC Network for football fans.

Although Coach House doesn’t offer drink specials specifically for football season, it offers an omelet and Bloody Mary bar on weekend mornings, followed by a barbecue in the afternoon on Saturdays and Sundays — both of which are free.

“We invite all football fans to join us each week to root for their favorite teams,” Hassler said.

Check out various other Scottsdale bars’ football specials and their respective designated teams.

Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row Teams: Denver Broncos, Nebraska Cornhuskers Specials: Broncos: $20 Bud Light buckets, $24 import buckets Estrella Jalisco, $5 Four Peaks, $60 Bud Light or Ultra trough (16 beers), $15 Fire Ball shot ski (3 shots), $6 Crown Apple; Cornhuskers: $4 red beer with Coors Light, $20 Coors Light and Miller Lite buckets, $24 import buckets Corona and Dos XX or Corona Premier, $60 Coors Light or Miller Lite trough, $15

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American culinary map.

“One of our signature dishes is the ‘Pile Up,’” adds Leatherman, joining in to describe the restaurant’s wide-reaching fare.

The astounding (and aptly named) creation impresses with three crispy potato pancakes layered with eggs, ham, bacon and sausage with cheddar and American cheeses. Then, for good measure, everything’s bound together with a drizzle of delectable cheese sauce.

Eggs Benedict fans can choose from

Where: 7117 E. Sixth Ave. Phone: 480-393-3205 Website: kellysatsouthbridge.com

Social Tap Team: New York Giants Specials: $15 beer bucket specials, $15 bottomless mimosas, $8 Bloody Marys, complimentary Jell-O shot when Giants score Where: 4312 N. Brown Ave. Phone: 602-432-6719 Website: socialtapeatery.com

Hi Fi Kitchen & Cocktails in Old Town will have Bottomless Beer for Monday Night Football and Thursday Night Football, as well as a refreshed food and drink menu featuring all-new chef-crafted comfort foods, like this burger. (Hi Fi Kitchen & Cocktails/Special to the Progress)

Fireball shot ski, $8 Arizona Runza Where: 4420 N. Saddlebag Trail Phone: 480-945-4200 Website: dierkswhiskeyrow.com

El Hefe Team: Illinois Fighting Illini Specials: NFL: $20 Bud Light buckets, $25 import buckets Estrella Jalisco, $5 Four Peaks, $60 Bud Light or Ultra trough, $60 White Claw trough (10 White Claws), $7 Cuervo Traditional Silver; Illinois: $4 Chief shots, $4 KAM’s Blue Guys drink, $7 Ice Bomb drink, $20 Coors Light and Miller Lite buckets, $25 import buckets Corona or Dos XX, $60 Coors Light or Miller Lite trough Where: 4425 N. Saddlebag Trail, #101 Phone: 480-945-6200 Website: elhefe.com Riot House Teams: Los Angeles Chargers, Alabama Crimson Tide Specials: Chargers: $20 Bud Light buckets, $25 import buckets Estrella Jalisco, $60 Bud Light or Ultra trough; Alabama: $20 Coors Light and Miller Lite buckets, $24 Import Buckets Corona and Dos XX or

six styles of the Hollandaise-draped dish, including combinations like the avocado-centric California, the chorizoladen Southwestern and the Reuben with mounds of corned beef and sauerkraut.

Lunchtime offerings lead with cold sandwiches piled high with sliced meats including roast beef, pastrami, salami and turkey breast as well as spreadable toppings like tuna and chicken salads.

Hot sandwich styles range from beef brisket and French dip to grilled chicken and salmon. Add in to the mix leafy salads such as sirloin on fresh greens with

Corona Premier, $60 Coors Light or Miller Lite trough, $60 White Claw trough Where: 4425 N. Saddlebag Trail, #105 Phone: 480-935-5910 Website: riothousescottsdale.com

Thirsty Lion Gastropub Specials: $1 off Coors Light and Saint Archer on Saturdays, $1 off Bud Light and Four Peaks on Sundays; also offers new Bloody Mary’s (classic, Sriracha, wasabi and bacon) and four new mimosas (classic, passion fruit, blood orange and raspberry) Where: 7014 E. Camelback Rd., #1423 Phone: 480-284-7292 Website: thirstyliongastropub.com

Kelly’s at Southbridge Teams: NFC North, University of Washington Huskies Specials: Saturdays & Thursdays: $5 Peroni draft, $25 Peroni buckets (5 beers), $9 Rebel Yell old fashioned, $9 pearl mules, $7 Spark Plug (Patron XO), $5 Huskie shot; Sundays & Mondays: $4 Coors Light draft, $20 Coors Light buckets, $9 Cabana Fever, $9 Green Tea shots, $8 Absolut Drinks, $7 Spark Plugs

bleu cheese and balsamic glaze, plus piping-hot matzoh ball and chicken noodle soups, among others.

For beverages, a full bar is available for cocktails, including Bloody Marys and mimosas. On the soft drink side, stars include rich vanilla egg creams, bubbly chocolate phosphates and an array of Dr. Brown’s bottled sodas.

Save room for dessert and try Leatherman’s scratch-made cookies, macaroons, rugelach, halvah bars and more.

To round out New York Bagels ‘N Bialys offerings, there’s a fun kid’s menu (think

The Hot Chick Team: Arizona State University Specials: 25-cent drafts one hour before kickoff of its promoted games, Pony Keg table service Where: 4363 N. 75th St. Phone: 480-550-7819 Website: thehotchickaz.com Hi Fi Kitchen & Cocktails Team: University of Iowa Hawkeyes Specials: $20 bottomless beer without entrée, $15 with entrée for Monday Night Football and Thursday Night Football Where: 4420 N. Saddlebag Trail, #110 Phone: 480-970-5000 Website: hifibars.com

Coach House Specials: $3 domestic bottles, $7 domestic pitcher, $5 well drinks (all specials offered year-round) Where: 7011 E. Indian School Rd. Phone: 480-990-3433 Website: coachhousescottsdale.com

Proof, An American Canteen at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North Specials: $5 Proof Pilsner pints and a selection of cocktails, including a barrelaged seasonal Negroni, an American Michelada, a Proof Manhattan and a Garage East Sonoran Spritz Where: 10600 E. Crescent Moon Dr. Phone: 480-513-5085 Website: proofcanteen.com

finger-friendly silver dollar pancakes, quesadillas, grilled cheese and the like) and even pooch-friendly snacks including grilled chicken breasts and beef patties for pet owners to share with their furry family members.

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Many countries have their own version of the spaghetti pie but, of course, I like to think that its Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti noodles (should be thin variety, but not angel hair pasta) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped fine 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound lean ground beef or turkey ½ pound sweet or hot Italian sausage, skin removed 2 ¼ cups Marinara Sauce (Rao’s Tomato Basil) plus more for spooning over top 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper 3 large eggs 1 cup WHOLE MILK ricotta cheese 1 cup Mozzarella, shredded, divided 1 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese, divided (plus more for topping) 2 tablespoons Italian parsley plus more for garnish Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9” x 3” cake pan or deep dish pie pan with cooking spray or olive oil. (Spring form pan works best). You can also use a casserole dish.

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origins began in Italy. In fact, one source I found mentioned that this delectable dish originated in Sicily, which is just fine with me since that’s where my Papa was from.

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In a skillet, over medium-high heat, sauté chopped onion and garlic in olive oil until soft and translucent. Add ground beef or turkey, Italian sausage, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper. Stir to incorporate and cook until browned.

(Drain any excess grease.) Add marinara sauce and stir to combine. Cook for 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.

In a large bowl, stir together the eggs, ricotta, ½ cup mozzarella, ½ cup Parmesan and parsley. Add the cooked spaghetti and meat sauce, stirring gently to fully incorporate ingredients.

Spoon mixture into prepared pan, gently pressing spaghetti into pan. Top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown.

Let sit for 5 minutes so spaghetti pie can set up. Spoon a couple of tablespoons of reserved marinara sauce onto plate. Slice spaghetti pie into wedges, place on top of the sauce. Spoon more sauce over top if desired. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

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