SCC Renovated Library Open
August 21, 2016 Scottsdale Community College (SCC) has opened it completely renovated library that features modern spaces and connectivity. Select the link below to read SCC’s press release. SCC Announcement The Peak invites you to share your thoughts about this article by using the “Submit a Comment” box at the bottom of this page. Your email address will not be published. All comments are reviewed based on...
New River Images of America Book Arrives on Aug. 29
Courtesy of Arcadia Publishing Long before the cavalry and stagecoaches traveled through on military roads and the Old Black Canyon Stage Road, the ancient Hohokarn people relied on New River’s peaks for fortresses and lookouts. In the late 1800s, the military sweep of the last native people, the Apache and Yavapai, rendered the region safe for settlers. Situated between the cool north and the hot, arid Salt River Valley...
Scottsdale Update Newsletter, August 18
Thursday, Aug. 18 Headlines Loop 101 weekend closures, Aug. 19-22 Scottsdale Water earns international accolades for exceptional performance Events Via Linda Senior Center hosts “Endless Summer Dance” Aug. 23 Check out these ongoing activities and events For Your Information Flood Control District invites public to learn about flooding, solutions Scottsdale’s Museum of the West named best in nation Programs &...
VIP Dr. Julian “Butch” Ayotte Recipient of The Peak Award
Courtesy of the Road Scholars By Les Conklin and Claude Trottier Did you know that you can publish a VIP Feature Article in A Peek at the Peak (The Peak) for a month for just $50? The article can be about friends, family, an organization, recognition, a trip, etc. It helps support The Peak’s nonprofit mission and it’s a great way to have fun or recognize someone or something you care about. To set an example, this...
Sneak Peeks: Politics and The Peak
By Les Conklin It seems that every election year there are a few folks who are disappointed, frustrated, angry, sometimes all three. Unfortunately, some fall victim to the rapidly spreading CAPSLOCK Plague, the symptoms of which are fever, delirium and keying entire email messages and social media posts in capital letters. These people are unhappy because The Peak and the Greater Pinnacle Peak Association (GPPA) do not support one...










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