Scottsdale Mayor Announces Student Constitution Day Writing Contest
Aug18

Scottsdale Mayor Announces Student Constitution Day Writing Contest

Aug. 18, 2018 Courtesy City of Scottsdale   Mayor’s Constitution Day Contest showcases American pride; offers prizes and recognition for winning entries Scottsdale Mayor W.J. “Jim” Lane is again hosting a Constitution Day Contest to commemorate the Sept. 17, 1797, signing of the U. S. Constitution. “Every year, I receive many thoughtful and creative entries...

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MIM Upcoming Concerts, August 17 & Beyond
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MIM Upcoming Concerts, August 17 & Beyond

August 17, 2017 The concerts at the Musical Instrument Museum’s Music Theater feature a variety of genres performed in the acoustic intimacy of MIM’s 300-seat theater. For concert information, click below. MIM Upcoming Concerts (PDF) New shows are continuously added. For the current schedule visit http://www.mim.org. The Peak Welcomes Your Comment The Peak invites you to share your thoughts about this article by using the...

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Scottsdale Update Newsletter, August 17
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Scottsdale Update Newsletter, August 17

August 17, 2017 Courtesy City of Scottsdale For City of Scottsdale headlines, news, video of the week, events, and information, including contact information, for city programs and services, click below. Scottsdale Update Newsletter (PDF)   The Peak Welcomes Your Comment The Peak invites you to share your thoughts about this article by using the “Submit a Comment” box at the bottom of this page. All comments are...

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Sneak Peeks: Road Scholars Award
Aug15

Sneak Peeks: Road Scholars Award

August 15, 2017 By Les Conklin Look at the picture of the building to the right, a landmark in Providence, Rhode Island. Do you see the statue of a man at the very top? When I was a boy, I was riding past that building with my grandparents when my grandmother. who had traced our family’s history, pointed out of the car window and exclaimed, “That is your ancestor, Roger Williams ((1603 – 1683), up there. He founded...

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Get ready for solar eclipse on August 21st.
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Get ready for solar eclipse on August 21st.

August 14, 2017 Courtesy Cave Creek Unified School District   The Director of Education & Community Services, Gina Durbin, has put together some helpful information regarding the upcoming Solar Eclipse. Click on the link below to view the document (Sun glasses not required to click). NASA Solar Eclipse Information Julia Scotto Executive Assistant to Dr. Debbi Burdick, Superintendent & Governing Board Cave Creek Unified...

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