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Nov14

Stark Video: Everyday Life, Berlin, July 1945

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The Peak thanks frequent Peak contributor, Dr. Claude Trottier, for linking us to this very interesting color film footage, The video shows the people of Berlin going about their daily lives in what is left of that city. The footage was shot by the U.S. Army, in color, more than 70 years ago. Having a difficult day? Things could be worse. Interesting Color Video – Berlin Over 70 Years Ago The Peak invites you to...

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Scottsdale Philharmonic Performance Set for Sunday, Nov. 22nd, 4 P.M.

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On Sunday, November 22nd, the Scottsdale Philharmonic, Scottsdale’s premier philharmonic, will hold a concert at the Scottsdale Bible Church, located at 7601 E. Shea Blvd. in Scottsdale. The concert will begin at 4 p.m. and the program will include Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition, Franck: Panis Angelicus and Mozart: Symphony No. 36. The concert is free and there are VIP tickets available for special reserved seating for...

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Scottsdale Stadium Turns 60

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City of Scottsdale News Release Nov. 12, 2015 Contact: Mike Phillips, public affairs manager, 480-312-7825, mphillips@ScottsdaleAZ.gov Scottsdale Stadium turns 60 Everything around it has changed, but the diamond remains — an elegant construct of grass, sifted dirt and chalked lines. “Scottsdale Stadium just feels like home,” once wrote Gwen Knapp, a sports columnist who considers it one of the most iconic sports...

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Support Scottsdale Shares This Holiday Season and Help Those in Need

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City of Scottsdale News Release Nov. 5, 2015 Contact: Mike Phillips, public affairs manager, 480-312-7825, mphillips@ScottsdaleAZ.gov Assist those in need this holiday season; support a program through Scottsdale Shares The holidays are a special time, but there are members of our community who miss out on the magic of this season. They struggle with isolation, health or just making ends meet. You can make a difference...

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First Day in School: “Dreaded Day” through “Why?”

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By Manuel Daniel Germano Introduction & Installments When the author was seven, he was sent away from his home to live at Perkins School for the Blind and begin school. He “graduated” from Perkins 14 years later. In his article, Germano recalls in striking detail the traumatic events of that day. “First Day in School” was published online in seven installments that were released between September 30, 2015...