Scottsdale Announces Building Closure Beginning 3/24
March 23, 2020 Courtesy City of Scottsdale Scottsdale closes of most buildings to public beginning on March 24 Beginning Tuesday, March 24, all city buildings except the City Court, Granite Reef Senior Center, and Vista del Camino Food Bank will be closed to the public as Scottsdale scales its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit ScottsdaleAZ.gov to access city services online. The city call center is available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m....
Scottsdale Groups Hold Emergency Food & Supply Drive
March 20, 2020 Courtesy City of Scottsdale Scottsdale, community groups team up to hold an emergency food and supply drive The ripple effect of the coronavirus has impacted food banks across the nation and Scottsdale is no exception. Access to safe and nourishing food is needed now more than ever. If you are healthy and able, please consider donating to our emergency food and supply drive taking place 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. both...
Desert Les At Large: History of Toilet Paper
March 19, 2020 Featured article courtesy of History Daily Contributed by Claude H. Trottier, PhD 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. Desert Les rode into town to buy some essentials. You might have seen my horse tied up a Costco and lots of other fancy...
Sonoran Arts League Receives Prestigious National Certification
February 25, 2020 Courtesy Sonoran Arts League By Sue Kern-Fleisher Points of Light and Arizona Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith, and Family recognize the nonprofit Sonoran Arts League for its strong core of volunteers Sonoran Arts League Receives Points of Light Service Enterprise National Certification The nonprofit Sonoran Arts League has been nationally certified by the Points of Light through the Arizona...
AZ Game & Fish News: Mexican Wolf Population Rises to at Least 163
March 18. 2020 Courtesy AZ Game and Fish “The wild population of Mexican wolves continues to grow at a healthy pace. The recent Mexican wolf count shows the population of Mexican wolves has increased by 24 percent since last year, raising the total number of wolves in the wild to a minimum of 163 animals…” AZ Game and Fish News...
Scottsdale Issues COVID-I19 Emergency Declaration
March 18, 2020 Scottsdale issues a declaration of emergency in response to COVID-19 Mayor W.J. “Jim” Lane has issued a declaration of emergency in Scottsdale as part of the city’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Scottsdale’s incident management team and emergency operations center were activated nearly four weeks ago at the earliest indication that COVID-19 was spreading to our community. We have been working in continual...
City of Scottsdale Facilities, Events and Programs, March 16, 2020
March 16, 2020 Given recent guidance about events and gatherings from the CDC, the City of Scottsdale has cancelled or postponed most programs and events. Some facilities remain open on a limited basis. The full status of city services, programs, events and meetings are provided below – thank you. PUBLIC SERVICES All City of Scottsdale public services such as solid waste collection, water, police and fire remain fully...
Sights and Sounds of Carefree Gardens Returns Saturdays, April & May
Courtesy Town of Carefree Sights and Sounds in the Carefree Gardens returns for its third season. For the third year, Sights and Sounds of the Gardens is returning on Saturdays in April and Early May (Apr. 4, 11, 25 and May 2). Come and wander our Desert Gardens from 11am to 3pm and watch artists crafting their art, musicians filling the gardens with their music and a wandering mime that is sure to delight and tickle your fancy....
Vineyard Views Blog: Work better than washing your hands?
March 8, 2020 Looks like fun. Do you think it will work? Click below to decide. As many of you already know, there is much more to Vineyard Views Blog. If you would like to review the blog in its entirety, use the link below and then complete the blog sign-up form to the right. Vineyard Views Blog The Peak Welcomes Your Comment The Peak invites you to share your thoughts about this article by using the “Submit a...
Scottsdale: Seniors and students make the perfect study buddy pairs
For release Feb. 27, 2020 Courtesy City of Scottsdale Seniors and students make the perfect study buddy pairs The city of Scottsdale has partnered with Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) and Scottsdale Parent Council to launch an Inter generational Literacy and Leadership pilot program to help at-risk children who could benefit from having a positive adult role model and tutor. “If we catch kids while they’re young and help...
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