The Other Dangerous Virus
Apr22

The Other Dangerous Virus

March 26, 2020 By Cindy Lee On March 25, 2020, a man in Scottsdale stomped away from me, covering his face. I’m Korean American. The secondary effects of COVID-19 coronavirus have come to the city in which I live. Yesterday morning, I was standing in line alongside the Target in Scottsdale, waiting for the doors to open. Others who had come to shop were also waiting and practicing social distancing, standing about six feet apart. A...

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CCUSD: Cactus Shadows’ Danielson Raught, Named SWCOLT Executive Director
Apr21

CCUSD: Cactus Shadows’ Danielson Raught, Named SWCOLT Executive Director

April, 2020 Courtesy Cave Creek Unified School District  Cactus Shadows’ Jocelyn Danielson Raught, named SWCOLT Executive Director Cactus Shadows High School is pleased to announce that Spanish teacher, Jocelyn Raught, has been named Executive Director of SWCOLT (Southwest Conference of Language Teachers). Dr. Debbi Burdick said, “Jocelyn Raught is the perfect individual for this prestigious position.  Not only is she experienced and ...

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It’s Spring! Enjoy the Music of Backyard Birds
Apr21

It’s Spring! Enjoy the Music of Backyard Birds

March 31, 2010 By Les Conklin Don’t miss this opportunity. Spring began on March 19th and will be with us until June 20th. The opportunity is to spend time in your own yard and enjoy the birds that stop by. A neighbor, Tom Mangelsdorf, has been doing this for years with his camera at the ready. In 2018, he shared the article below with The Peak.   Spring is Here! by Tom Mangelsdorf   While visually enjoying the birds,...

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McDowell Sonoran Conservancy Newsletter, April 2020
Apr18

McDowell Sonoran Conservancy Newsletter, April 2020

April 2020 Here is the latest issue of the newsletter. Three major areas of activities are covered: science, education and stewardship. Thank you for your support.   McDowell Sonoran Conservancy Newsletter 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 reviewed based on The Peak’s...

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Many Venues Closed, Events Cancelled
Apr14

Many Venues Closed, Events Cancelled

March 19, 2020 As you probably know, the spread of COVID-19 has caused the closure of many museums, libraries and entertainment venues. It has also wreaked havoc with upcoming meetings, events and activities.  To help readers keep pace with these changes, we have posted the article below. Check this article to see if it includes a notice or announcement regarding the venue and/or event that is of interest to you. This Events and...

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