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November Events at Cave Creek Museum Feature Geology Hike and “A Miner’s Dinner”
Oct22

November Events at Cave Creek Museum Feature Geology Hike and “A Miner’s Dinner”

By Sue Kern-Fleisher Cave Creek Museum is offering a chance to discover ancient ruins and see a historic stamp mill in action during two November events:  Sat., Nov. 8   Geology Hike: What do Our Rocks Tell Us About the Past 2 Billion Years in Cave Creek? Time:  1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Location:   Meet at the Cave Creek Museum, 6140 Skyline Dr. in Cave Creek, and then caravan to geological sites selected by Tom McGuire, Earth Science...

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3 Month Campaign Attracts Attention to The Peak’s New Online Magazine, Scenic Drive
Oct22

3 Month Campaign Attracts Attention to The Peak’s New Online Magazine, Scenic Drive

October 21, 2014 A Peek at the Peak (The Peak) magazine, will soon be running the two online display advertisements shown here. The advertisements will target Scottsdale residents and draw attention to The Peak’s new online magazine website. The campaign is designed to benefit the magazine’s advertising and editorial sponsors and the causes supported by the nonprofit 501 c (3) Greater Pinnacle Peak Association, publisher...

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MindQuest Lecture Series Presents “Unlocking the Myths of Memory” on Tues., Nov. 18
Oct21

MindQuest Lecture Series Presents “Unlocking the Myths of Memory” on Tues., Nov. 18

  Cave Creek resident and author Dr. James Stoehr is guest speaker You walk into a room only to forget why you are there. Reason to worry about your memory? Probably not, says Dr. James Stoehr, a neuroscientist and professor at Midwestern University in Glendale. This scenario is often normal forgetfulness or distractibility. But when should we be concerned about memory loss, and are there things we can do to improve both...

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The Peak Editorial & Advertising Sponsorship Programs
Oct21

The Peak Editorial & Advertising Sponsorship Programs

The Peak’s Editorial and Advertising Sponsorship Programs provide an opportunity for you to draw attention to your event, cause, business, or organization, AND support a good cause. For more than 30 years, A Peek at the Peak (The Peak) magazine has been a respected part of the north Scottsdale community. It’s a community service provided by the nonprofit 501 c (3) Greater Pinnacle Peak Association (GPPA), founded in 1977. The...

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Southwest Wildlife Conservation-“Living with Wildlife “ Series:  Javelina
Oct20

Southwest Wildlife Conservation-“Living with Wildlife “ Series: Javelina

Courtesy of Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center The Sonoran Desert is experiencing unprecedented growth in both population and development and wild animals are adapting to these changes. Golf courses are good hunting and feeding grounds. Garbage cans and picnic areas are easy access to free food. Our desert is crossed with countless washes, which are wildlife highways. All of these factors increase the chance of wildlife encounters...

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