Excavating Pinnacle Peak Village, Part 2
Part 2 of 2 In Part 1 of this series, we published the beginning of Bob Mason’s article “Florence and Jerry Nelson Preserve History at Troon Village.” Part 2 is the rest of Mason’s article, which describes additional types of artifacts found at the site and the open house that was for the public held at the site in March 1988. Florence and Jerry Nelson Preserve History at Troon Village – Continued...
The Boulders Completes Renovations to Signature Restaurant
The New Palo Verde Restaurant Delivers Contemporary Southwestern Cuisine with Spectacular Views for Resort Guests and Local Residents Alike CAREFREE, Ariz.—May 12, 2016—As part of the multi-million dollar resort renovation project, the Palo Verde restaurant has reopened with a fresh new modernized décor that complements its new Contemporary Southwestern Cuisine. Inspired by the outdoor panoramic vistas, the new design items include...
Foothills Food Bank Seeks Van Drivers
NEWS ADVISORY May 18, 2016, Cave Creek, Arizona – Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center seeks volunteer drivers to conduct food pick-ups at local stores (Fry’s, Safeway, Sprouts, Trader Joe’s and others). According to executive director Pam DiPietro, many food bank volunteers vacation in the summer creating a critical need for back-up drivers. Volunteers must have an SUV, small truck or be able to drive the food...
The Boulders Completes Multi-Million Dollar Renovations
CAREFREE, Ariz.—April 2, 2016—The Boulders Resort & Spa announces completion of a multi-million dollar renovation. According to Howard Harris, General Manager, “The changes are truly remarkable. The fresh look preserves our rich history by continuing to draw inspiration from our surrounding desert environs.” The multi-faceted project that began in May 2015 includes the following areas: Main Lodge The updated design begins with a...
Boulders Named “Best Golf Resort in the Southwest
Courtesy of The Boulders The Boulders Named “Best Golf Resort in the Southwest” On Golf Digest’s 2016 Editor’s Choice Awards List CAREFREE, Ariz.—April 26, 2016— The Boulders continues to be honored as “one of the best in the industry” by readers, golf editors and golf experts in the industry. Golf Digest magazine just announced their first time “Best Golf Resorts in the America’s Editor’s Choice Awards” in...
Vineyard View Blog: A Real Cat Burglar
Missing part of your wardrobe? The Peak thanks Al DeVito of Vineyard Views Blog for sending this link to another entertaining blog post. The Peak invites you to share your thoughts about this article by using the “Submit a Comment” box at the bottom of this page. Your email address will not be published. All comments are reviewed based on The Peak’s Comment Policy prior to...
Foothills Animal Rescue Breaks Ground on New Facility
Courtesy of Foothills Animal Rescue On Tuesday, April 19, 2016, Foothills Animal Rescue broke ground on their new Brynne Smith Memorial Campus slated to open in Scottsdale this November. Approximately 150 VIPs, staff and volunteers attended the event, including Mayor Jim Lane, City of Scottsdale, and Carefree Councilmembers Melissa Price and Glenn Miller. About Foothills Animal Rescue Foothills Animal Rescue (FAR) is a cage-free,...
New Hangars, Office Complex Coming to Scottsdale Airpark
City of Scottsdale NEWS RELEASE April 13, 2016 Contact: Sarah Ferrara, aviation planning and outreach coordinator, 480-312-8482 Scottsdale Airport terminal will make way for new executive hangars and office complex The Scottsdale Airport terminal area will be redeveloped after the City Council unanimously authorized agreements with private parties whose lease payments will fund construction of the project. The existing airport...
Pinnacle Peak Welcomes Wonderful World of Tai Chi and Quigong
Moving Relaxation for Health and Wellness Courtesy Raymond Sol, MS. Ed There is a new offering of Tai Chi classes in the Pinnacle Peak area. The classes are being conducted at the Jazzercize Scottsdale North studio, at 7609 Pinnacle Peak Road, suites 16 & 17. The goal of my Tai Chi and Quigong classes is to improve balance and stability, flexibility and strength, and relaxation and stress relief. These are exercise classes based...
Put Some Steps in Your Spring
Now that spring is in the air (apologies to those across the rest of the nation for whom this is only a lovely dream), it’s time to take advantage of the simplest, most accessible, and possibly most effective exercise on Earth — WALKING. Just think: You’ve known how to do it all your life, it doesn’t require any snazzy equipment, and you don’t have to go anywhere special to do it. Just hop into those sneakers and move! And...
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