Les Conklin, Author at A Peek at the Peak Magazine

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Sep27

Cave Creek Museum Re-opens for Season on Wed., Oct. 1

Posted on Sep 27, 2014 | 0 comments

CAVE CREEK (August 8, 2014) – Cave Creek Museum re-opens for the season on Wed., Oct. 1. Located at 6140 Skyline Drive, the Museum features an extensive collection of prehistoric and historic artifacts that describe the lives of Native Americans, miners, ranchers and pioneers. The museum hours are Wed., Thurs., Sat. and Sun. from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Fri. from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Entrance fees are $5 for adults; $3 for seniors;...

Sep24

The Longest Yard Interiors

Posted on Sep 24, 2014 | 0 comments

The Longest Yard Interiors has been family owned and operated in the Valley since 1978. We employ skilled designers who are dedicated to serving all of your decorating needs. The Full Service Window Coverings Workroom offers: Custom Draperies Custom Valances and Swags Roman, Balloon, etc. Shades Cornice Boards Plantation Shutters All Blinds ( Wooden, Pleated, Vertical, etc.) Custom Bedspreads and Duvet Covers Pillow Shams and Toss...

Sep17

Desert Foothills Theater’s “The Dracula Rock Show” Promises Fun for Entire Family Oct. 3-12

Posted on Sep 17, 2014 | 0 comments

By Sue Kern-Fleisher & Meribeth Reeves, Desert Foothills Theater (DFT), a division of the Foothills Community Foundation, celebrates its 40th season with its first youth theater production of the season, The Dracula Rock Show, set for Fri., Oct. 3 through Sun., Oct. 12 in the intimate Black Box Theater of Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, 33606 N. 60th Street, in North Scottsdale. Written by Malcolm Sircom and directed by Lizzie...

Sep15

“Baby Javelina” Wins Summer Fun Award

Posted on Sep 15, 2014 | 0 comments

September 9, 2014 Summer Fun was on display and ENJOYED on Saturday, Sep. 6th at the Summit Diner. Paricipants in the 2014 Summer Fun photography and wrPiting contests, friends, family, and members of GPPA-Friends of the Scenic Drive, gathered to select the winner of the 2014 Diners’ Choice Award. Diners watched a Power Point presentation that included more than 80 photographs entered in the photography contest and then voted....

Sep13

September 2014 Update: Scenic Drive Enhancements Proceeding

Posted on Sep 13, 2014 | 1 comment

By Les Conklin You’ve probably noticed that most of the utility lines and poles have been buried along the Scottsdale’s Scenic Drive, but have you noticed the fresh coat of paint on the utility cabinets and street signal hardware? In addition, the city has recently installed some limited steel rail fencing to replace the old railroad tie and pipe rail fences at selected corners. The city is also working with Century Link...