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The Peak’s Nicole Larson Nominated for Junior English Rider of the Year
Feb28

The Peak’s Nicole Larson Nominated for Junior English Rider of the Year

Posted on Feb 28, 2016 | 0 comments

The Peak is proud to announce that Nicole (Nikki) Larson has been nominated for Junior English Rider of the Year. Nikki, a student at Cactus Shadows High School, helps manage The Peak’s social media presence. Below is an excerpt from her interview that was part of the competition. 1.) What are some of the highlights and successful moments in the 2015 show season for you? There are so many highlights and successful moments it is...

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Peak Contributing Writer in Music Book of the Year
Feb28

Peak Contributing Writer in Music Book of the Year

Posted on Feb 28, 2016 | 0 comments

Author Bradley to Appear March 15 in Tempe “A Peak at the Peek Magazine” contributing writer Rick Smith will be included in an appearance at Changing Hands Bookstore March 15 with author Doug Bradley of Madison, WI., in a presentation of his book “We Gotta Get Out of This Place.” Named 2015 Music Book of the Year by Rolling Stone Magazine, “We Gotta Get Out of This Place.” traces music as a lifeline...

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New Cookout Adventure Video Dedicated to “Save the Scenic Drive” Volunteers
Feb21

New Cookout Adventure Video Dedicated to “Save the Scenic Drive” Volunteers

Posted on Feb 21, 2016 | 0 comments

  The Greater Pinnacle Peak Association/Friends of the Scenic Drive (GPPA) non-profit is sponsoring the Scottsdale Western Cookout Adventure on Saturday, March 5, 2016 from 3:00 to 7:00pm at MacDonald’s Ranch. The event benefits the Desert Foothills Scenic Drive and GPPA’s continuing efforts to preserve the Sonoran desert environment and protect quality of life in North Scottsdale. It is a fun and educational family...

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Monday, Feb. 22, 5 PM, Public Meeting – New Scenic Drive Development Request
Feb20

Monday, Feb. 22, 5 PM, Public Meeting – New Scenic Drive Development Request

Posted on Feb 20, 2016 | 0 comments

2/20/2016 The Peak just received the message below. We urge residents who live near Scottsdale’s Scenic Drive to attend this meeting to learn more. “Did you recently receive the notice of a meeting MONDAY FEB 22 at 5PM regarding the proposed housing development at Dove Valley and Scottsdale Road? If not, I have attached what I received.  Read Meeting Notice (PDF) It appears the request is to rezone from commercial to a...

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Betty Blake’s “Mac The Pack” Has Write Stuff
Feb14

Betty Blake’s “Mac The Pack” Has Write Stuff

Posted on Feb 14, 2016 | 0 comments

This article by Betty Blake was originally published in the September 2006 issue of A Peek at the Peak magazine.  It was published because judges selected it as the winner of The Peak’s 2006 Write Stuff contest. Of the five judges, I was the only one who knew that as an American Betty Blake had the “right stuff.” I have not seen her in several years and I just learned from Wikipedia that...

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