Scottsdale: Monsoon Weather Expected … Finally 
Jul22

Scottsdale: Monsoon Weather Expected … Finally 

Monsoon weather (finally) is expected this week. Although the monsoon season officially started June 15, we still haven’t seen it roll in. According to the National Weather Service, that’s about to change, and we should see rain and thunderstorms this week. Prepare now so you know what actions you should take: Sandbags: If your property is at risk for flooding, the city offers free sandbags. Both sand and bags are available 24 hours a...

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Cave Creek Museum:  Vince D’Aliesio Named Board President
Jul12

Cave Creek Museum: Vince D’Aliesio Named Board President

Release date: July 7, 2020 Courtesy Cave Creek Museum Cave Creek Museum Announces Appointment Of Vince D’Aliesio President, Board of Directors   “Join us as we welcome Vince D’Aliesio as the incoming President of the Cave Creek Museum Board of Directors,” announced Karri Porter Brace, Executive Director of the Cave Creek Museum. “We are so honored to have Vince D’Aliesio as the President of the Cave Creek Museum Board of...

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AZ Game & Fish News: Ben Avery Shooting Facility Expanding Opportunities
Jul01

AZ Game & Fish News: Ben Avery Shooting Facility Expanding Opportunities

June 30, 2020 Courtesy Arizona Game & Fish Department Check out fishing forecasts for all of Arizona’s great fishing locations. Apologies for the the two clicks but get started and click below.   AZ Game and Fish News (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...

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Ft. McDowell Patrol Reports: 1870
Jul01

Ft. McDowell Patrol Reports: 1870

July 2020 Reported by Edited by Bob Mason These are two others in a series of rare patrol reports written by the officer in charge immediately after the return to Fort McDowell. They offer a first-hand look at a soldier’s life at that location. The exact grammar and punctuation are reproduced. Parenthetical remarks are by the reporter for clarity. Some extraneous comments are omitted and indicated by “…” H’d Qrs. Camp...

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CCUSD: The 2020 Summer Issue of Artzbeat is HERE!
Jun30

CCUSD: The 2020 Summer Issue of Artzbeat is HERE!

June 30, 2020 Good morning! Due to the COVID-19 impact on our school and community, we welcome you to the very first online edition of Artzbeat, a dynamic, bi-annual magazine that focuses on the literary, visual and performing arts that are a vital part of the Cave Creek School District and the surrounding communities, We plan on returning to our print version in the fall. Click here to see students and adults engaged in the challenge...

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Virtual Visit: Guitars at MIM
Jun30

Virtual Visit: Guitars at MIM

June 30, 2020 The reopening of the MIM has been paused because of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, you can still enjoy the various aspects of one of the world’s most popular musical instruments. To get started, click below. MIM Music Theater News Keep up-to-date with MIM news and activities visit http://www.mim.org         The Peak Welcomes Your Comment The Peak invites you to share your thoughts about this...

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A Peek at Columnist Kraig Nelson

June 30, 2020 By Kraig R. Nelson, Historian and Associate Broker For the past five years, I have had the honor and pleasure of writing two monthly columns, History Highlights and Realty Reality, for this esteemed publication. I submitted four history columns for the yearly ”Write Stuff” contest from 2013 to 2016. Each history submission was an award winner, and this was my entrée to writing monthly columns for The Peek at the Peak....

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Desert Les At Large: The Lone Ranger Battles COVID-19
Jun23

Desert Les At Large: The Lone Ranger Battles COVID-19

April 30, 2020 By Desert Les Howdie Pardner, Yup. It’s good to see you again. Desert Les is back. Not because them Peak readers demanded it but because the fool editor told Desert Les to fill this here white space with interestin’ doings and seeings. Pardner,  It’s quiet here in our COVID-19 hideout and Desert Les got to thinkin’. Used to be that the folks who covered their face with masks stuck up banks, shot fleeing...

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MIM Native American Musical Heritage
Jun16

MIM Native American Musical Heritage

May 16, 2020 Learn more about the gifted artists that create truly special musical instruments. Click below for newsletter and video.     MIM News  

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Photos: Scottsdale Skies 2020 by Howard Myers
Jun06

Photos: Scottsdale Skies 2020 by Howard Myers

June 2020 Photographs by Howard Myers   We are all very fortunate to have Howard Myers as a north Scottsdale neighbor. Not only does Myers work tirelessly on behalf of our Sonoran environment, he takes the time to capture its magnificent moments.. A frequent contributor to The Peak, Howard has sent a beautiful series of Arizona skyscapes for you to enjoy. Thank you Howard. Please keep the beauty coming.   Howard, as a thank...

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