Carvalho's Thanks Scenic Drive Volunteers for Making a Difference

Posted By Les Conklin on Dec 14, 2017

October 28, 2017

Courtesy Greater Pinnacle Peak Association – Friends of the Scenic Drive

Photographs by Cindy Lee and Peter Cherry

Owners Phil & Ruth Marsteller, Carvalho’s Brazilian Kitchen.

Saturday, October 28th was National Make a Difference Day. Twenty-two GPPA-Friends of the Scenic Drive volunteers made a difference, clearing 13 miles of roadside. Volunteers covered the entire length of Scottsdale’s historic Scenic Drive along the northern reaches of Scottsdale Road, from Happy Valley Road to Carefree Highway.

Following the cleanup, volunteers were invited to Carvalho’s Brazilian Kitchen for a complimentary buffet breakfast, which was served on the patio. The owners of the restaurant, Phil and Ruth Marsteller, live near the Scenic Drive. Phil commented that he and Ruth just wanted to thank volunteers for their effort over the years. They thanked us with a delicious breakfast and a chance to catch-up with other volunteers. A good time was had by all!located

For added excitement, GPPA-Friends of the Scenic Drive held complimentary drawings for Arizona lottery tickets and AMC Entertainment Gift Cards.

Special thanks to Gina Kulp and Bill Scott for managing the two sign-in locations and Peter Cherry and Cindy Lee for taking photographs of the event.

The next cleanup will be held after the holidays. The date and information will be published in The Peak. The good news is that Carvalho’s has invited our volunteers to enjoy breakfast after that event. GPPA will also be conducting free drawings.

Carvalho’s Brazilian Kitchen is located 23623 N. Scottsdale Road in the shopping center (Safeway) on the northeast corner of N. Scottsdale Road and
E. Pinnacle Peak Road (next to Ace Hardware). For information, call 480-563-1562 visit Carvalhos.co/

Gina Kulp.

Donna & Dave Ropp.

Bob & Sheila Brown.

Jake Kulp.

Jesus Murillo, Senior Planner, City of Scottsdale & Shadow of Photographer Cindy Lee,

Will Randolph, City of Scottsdale Planner & Gina Kulp.

Lynn & Jim Shuttenberg.

Owners Phil & Ruth Marsteller, Carvalho’s Brazilian Kitchen.

Complimentary Breakfast Provided for Volunteers by Carvalho’s Brazilian Kitchen.

Bob Faitz, Donna & Dave Ropp,

Bob Brown, Judy Conklin, Don Doherty.

Peter Cherry & John Rodwick.

Les Conklin, Phil Marsteller, Don Doherty.

Carvalho’s is located at 23623 N. Scottsdale Road.

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