MORE Prizes for Photo & Write Stuff Winners, Deadline 8/27
July 14, 2017 Hit the Lottery, Gain Recognition Online and in GPPA’s Printed Annual Calendar, and More It’s summer. How does The Peak entice you to leave the pool and enter a Summer Fun contest? #1. Make the Grand Prize for each contest a one-night stay at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale, including breakfast at the resort’s Proof Restaurant. Show a picture of the resort’s pool in articles about the contests...
Vineyard Views Blog: Get Your Questions Answered
September 1, 2017 Vineyard Views Blog The Peak thanks Al DeVito of Vineyard Views Blog for another entertaining post. 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 comments are reviewed based on The Peak’s Comment Policy prior to publishing. GPPA Membership Make a Donation to GPPA Peak...
Scottsdale Mayor Announces Student Constitution Day Writing Contest
Aug. 18, 2018 Courtesy City of Scottsdale Mayorâs Constitution Day Contest showcases American pride; offers prizes and recognition for winning entries Scottsdale Mayor W.J. âJimâ Lane is again hosting a Constitution Day Contest to commemorate the Sept. 17, 1797, signing of the U. S. Constitution. âEvery year, I receive many thoughtful and creative entries...
MIM Upcoming Concerts, August 17 & Beyond
August 17, 2017 The concerts at the Musical Instrument Museum’s Music Theater feature a variety of genres 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 Welcomes Your Comment The Peak invites you to share your thoughts about this article by using the...
Scottsdale Update Newsletter, August 17
August 17, 2017 Courtesy City of Scottsdale For City of Scottsdale headlines, news, video of the week, events, and information, including contact information, for city programs and services, click below. Scottsdale Update Newsletter (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 comments are...
Sneak Peeks: Road Scholars Award
August 15, 2017 By Les Conklin Look at the picture of the building to the right, a landmark in Providence, Rhode Island. Do you see the statue of a man at the very top? When I was a boy, I was riding past that building with my grandparents when my grandmother. who had traced our family’s history, pointed out of the car window and exclaimed, “That is your ancestor, Roger Williams ((1603 – 1683), up there. He founded...
Get ready for solar eclipse on August 21st.
August 14, 2017 Courtesy Cave Creek Unified School District The Director of Education & Community Services, Gina Durbin, has put together some helpful information regarding the upcoming Solar Eclipse. Click on the link below to view the document (Sun glasses not required to click). NASA Solar Eclipse Information Julia Scotto Executive Assistant to Dr. Debbi Burdick, Superintendent & Governing Board Cave Creek Unified...
Desert Edge: DDCS Submits Plan to Scottsdale City Council
August 1, 2017 Courtesy of Desert Discovery Center Scottsdale Nonprofit group submits Desert EDGE plan to Scottsdale City Council Long-envisioned project has new name, smarter footprint and global reach– with no new taxes SCOTTSDALE, Arizona (Aug. 1, 2017) — An interpretive desert education center that has been envisioned for nearly 30 years at the perimeter of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve has emerged with recommendations for a...
Scottsdale Notification – Desert Discovery Meetings, Neighborhood College Fall Classes
August 9, 2017 Courtesy City of Scottsdale Mark your calendar for Desert Discovery Center meetings. The proposed DDC concept will be available for community review at a series of meetings in August and September, culminating with the City Council Study Session in late September. The opportunities in August include: ⢠4 p.m. Aug. 10 â Joint McDowell Sonoran Preserve Commission & Tourism...
GPPA’s 4th Summit of Summer Fun, Saturday, Sept. 9, 6 PM
Relax, Learn, and Celebrate Past, Present and Future! If you entered The Peak’s Summer Fun Photography or Write Stuff Contests, are a Friends of the Scenic Drive volunteer, GPPA member or supporter, want to help honor our top volunteers, and learn more about Scottsdale’s proposed Desert Edge, then this event is for you, your friends and family. Mark September 9th, 6 p.m. on your calendar. GPPA’s 4th Summit of Summer Fun...










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