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Les Conklin, Author at A Peek at the Peak Magazine - Page 55 of 280
Learn About Stunning Mimbres Pottery at Nov. 8th Foothills Archaeology Presentation
Oct17

Learn About Stunning Mimbres Pottery at Nov. 8th Foothills Archaeology Presentation

October 16, 2017 Courtesy Desert Foothills Chapter, Arizona Archaeology Society Open to Public, Local Meeting Features Noted Archaeologist Patricia Gilman PhD Have an interest in archaeology? Here’s an insider tip. The Desert Foothills Chapter of the Arizona Archaeology Society has a speaker at its monthly meetings, which are free and open to the public. There are refreshments available at 7:00 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7:30...

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Picture YOU Making a Difference. Scenic Drive Cleanup, Sat., Oct. 28th
Oct15

Picture YOU Making a Difference. Scenic Drive Cleanup, Sat., Oct. 28th

  Have fun and help keep  Scottsdale and a local landmark beautiful. The Scenic Drive roadside cleanup is Saturday, October 28th from 7:45 to 9:45 A.M.     Get in the picture AND The Peak. Professionals Peter Cherry and Cindy Lee will be taking pictures of volunteers making a difference.    After the cleanup, enjoy optional complimentary light breakfast for volunteers, sponsored by Cavalho’s Brazilian Kitchen....

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Foothills Empty Bowls Event at Harold’s, Fri., Oct. 20, 11 AM – 1 PM
Oct15

Foothills Empty Bowls Event at Harold’s, Fri., Oct. 20, 11 AM – 1 PM

October 14, 2017. HELP FEED THE HUNGRY! Event proceeds will benefit the Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center. On Friday, October 20, 2017, the annual Foothills Empty Bowls Lunch & Art Auction 2017 to honor World Hunger Day will be held at Harold’s Corral, Ariz., in Cave Creek, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Lunch will be served in handmade ceramic or glass bowls. Individuals are encouraged to donate $15 to the cause and select...

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Enchanted Pumpkin Garden in Carefree, Oct. 20-29
Oct15

Enchanted Pumpkin Garden in Carefree, Oct. 20-29

WORLD-RENOWNED ARTIST CARVES ENCHANTED PUMPKIN GARDEN October 20-29, 2017 Town of Carefree Hosts Master Carver Ray Villafane, Magical Halloween Festivities, and Live Carving Demonstrations Halloween spirit invades Carefree in the form of whimsical pumpkin carvings from master carver Ray Villafane. The Enchanted Pumpkin Garden is open to the public and woven throughout the Carefree Desert Gardens. The display runs October 20-29, 10 ...

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The Tale of Two Desert Courses
Oct15

The Tale of Two Desert Courses

The May 2004 issue of The Peak, which was a printed in black and white, published three articles about the first golf courses in our area. In the coming month, we will be republishing these three articles, which are entitled: “The Tale of Two Desert Courses,” “Ironwood Golf Course, Our First Desert Course” and “Desert Forest Golf Course, a Desert Classic.” April 2004 The Tale of Two Desert Courses By Les Conklin What are the names of...

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