MIM Upcoming Concerts, Jan. 26 and Beyond
Jan26

MIM Upcoming Concerts, Jan. 26 and Beyond

January 26, 2017 The Winter Concert Series is underway at the Musical Instrument Museum’s Music Theater featuring bluegrass, rock, and more performed in the acoustic intimacy of MIM’s 300-seat theater. For concert information, click below. MIM Upcoming Concerts (PDF) New shows are continuously added. For the current schedule visit http://www.mim.org. The Peak invites you to share your thoughts about this article by using...

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Green Building: Living an Edible Landscape Life, Feb. 2
Jan25

Green Building: Living an Edible Landscape Life, Feb. 2

Green Building Lecture Series Living an Edible Landscape Life Date: Thursday, Feb. 2 Time: 7 – 8:30 p.m. Location: Scottsdale Granite Reef Senior Center, 1700 N. Granite Reef Road (northwest corner of McDowell and Granite Reef, behind the convenience store) Join urban gardeners as they share the benefits and how-to’s of growing your own healthy food, herbs, edible flowers and fruit trees in our desert environment. Learn about...

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Scottsdale P & Z Link Newsletter: January 25
Jan25

Scottsdale P & Z Link Newsletter: January 25

Wednesday, Jan. 25   New Cases Near Cattletrack Road and Valley View Road. The applicant is requesting to abandon a portion of N. Cattletrack Road (N. Miller Road) located along the frontage of the property at 5713 N. Cattletrack Road. CASE#1-AB-2017   Near Cattletrack Road and Valley View Road. The applicant is requesting approval of a preliminary plat to allow for a 4-lot subdivision. CASE#3-PP-2017   Near 70th Street...

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Choose Scottsdale: Economic Development Newsletter – January 25
Jan25

Choose Scottsdale: Economic Development Newsletter – January 25

January 25, 2017 Click below to review the January 25th issue of Choose Scottsdale: City of Scottsdale  Economic Development newsletter. You’ll find information about new business and educational initiatives and activities.   Newsletter (PDF)   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...

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Study: Photo Enforcement Makes Scottsdale Streets Safer
Jan23

Study: Photo Enforcement Makes Scottsdale Streets Safer

Jan. 23, 2017 New study shows photo enforcement makes Scottsdale streets safer Photo enforcement has been in use in Scottsdale since 1996, so years of data exist to determine if it actually makes Scottsdale streets safer. According to a recent study, it does.   Lee Engineering, an independent firm specializing in research and forensic traffic engineering, analyzed crash data from 2007 to 2013 at 13 intersections and 6 street...

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FCF Email Update – Events, January 20
Jan20

FCF Email Update – Events, January 20

January 20, 2017 This  edition of FCF Email Update identifies upcoming events and activities at the Holland Community Center, the Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, and the Desert Foothills Theater.  These include adult classes in a variety of subjects, family history writing workshops, art exhibits, plays, health-related talks, and more. For information, click on the link below: Foothills Email Update (PDF) Share your thoughts about...

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Desert Botanical Gardens Opens New Butterfly Exhibit on March 4
Jan20

Desert Botanical Gardens Opens New Butterfly Exhibit on March 4

January 20, 2017 Courtesy of Desert Botanical Gardens FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Phoenix, AZ –Butterflies are back and better than ever at the Desert Botanical Garden with its new 3,200 square foot Butterfly Exhibit located on the Harriet K. Maxwell Desert Wildflower Loop Trail. The new Exhibit will feature hundreds of live fluttering butterflies among the desert landscapes and stunning views of the Papago Butte, as well as a...

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SCC Library, Center for Native and Urban Wildlife Start “The Nature Series” on Starts Jan. 23
Jan20

SCC Library, Center for Native and Urban Wildlife Start “The Nature Series” on Starts Jan. 23

The Scottsdale Community College Library and the Center for Native and Urban Wildlife (CNUW) are partnering to present “The Nature Series,” highlighting the diverse wonders of the living world.  A series of exhibits and presentations about nature and biodiversity will kick off Monday, Jan. 23. in Library Room 400C. For information, click below: . Scottsdale Community College Press Relase...

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Scottsdale Update Newsletter,  January 19
Jan19

Scottsdale Update Newsletter, January 19

Thursday, Jan. 19 Rain may impact weekend events. Check the city’s website and Parks and Recreation Facebook page or call 480-312-RAIN closer to event dates for more information.   HEADLINES Online survey lets residents answer, “How is Scottsdale doing?” Scottsdale residents are invited to take an online survey to rate their quality of life and provide anonymous feedback on city programs and services. The survey takes...

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Scottsdale P & Z Link Update Newsletter: Jan. 18
Jan18

Scottsdale P & Z Link Update Newsletter: Jan. 18

Wednesday, Jan. 18   New Cases Near Indian School Road and Marshall Way. The applicant is requesting approval of a street light and sidewalk improvement project on N. Marshall Way between E. Indian School and N. Goldwater Blvd. CASE#1-DR-2017   Near Scottsdale Airpark. The applicant is requesting approval of the site plan, landscape plan and building elevations for a new Scottsdale Airport Terminal and Airport Business...

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