Digital Dilemma
July 13, 2017 By Rick Smith “If the problem is yours, not ours,” stated the courteous technical support specialist, “there will be a $75 charge.” But I was sure the problem wasn’t our problem. I’d checked every connection thoroughly, I’d rebooted and followed all the recorded prompts before being transferred to my live person assistant. So, why was I still doubting myself? “You can...
Medicare Corner 1
June 30, 2017 Dear Medicare Counselor, Q: I have a Medicare drug plan and they have stopped covering one of my medications. What are my options? A: You have several options: You may switch Medicare drug plans every year during the Open Enrollment Period (OEP) between October 15Â and December 7. A SHIP Medicare Counselor can help you search and identify which plans cover your medications for least cost for the coming year...
Video: Western Screech Owls & Nestlings – Part II, Updated June 22
May 29, 2017 Courtesy of Laurel Strohmeyer Editorial Note. If you watched the video of owl hatching on Easter Day, these are follow-ups that Laurel has generously contributed. Enjoy. Les Update: June 23, 2017 Here is a little update. All three of the little Western Screech Owls are doing fine and are pretty entertaining to watch. This 3 minute video takes you from when they left the nest up until yesterday. Enjoy!...
Enter Summer Fun Photo Contest: Win Stay at Four Seasons Resort
Terrific Prizes! Announcing The Peak’s 14th Annual Summer Fun Photography Contest Fun, Get Prizes, Published, and Recognition Time to start clicking or digging through your favorite photographs. It’s time for The Peak’s Summer Fun Photography Contest. It’s free, easy to enter and there are six opportunities to win: Travel, Landscape, Wildlife, Scenic Drive, Local People and Grand Prize. Prizes are being awarded based on...
Summer Fun Write Stuff Contest Underway: Win a Stay at the Four Seasons Resort
The Coolest Prizes Yet! Announcing The Peak’s 14th Annual Summer Fun Write Stuff Contest Fun, Get Prizes, Published, and Recognition It’s time for The Peak’s ever-popular Summer Fun Write Stuff contest. It’s free and easy to enter. You have until midnight, Sunday, August 27, 2017 to enter. You have four opportunities to win. Judges will select one winner for each of three entry categories category and a grand prize for...
Scottsdale Arts Receives $100,000 Grant From Flynn Foundation
July 13, 2017 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – The nonprofit Scottsdale Arts has received a $100,000 grant from the Phoenix-based Flinn Foundation to support its new Scottsdale Arts Presents initiative. The award follows a $25,000 planning grant awarded by the Flinn Foundation to Scottsdale Arts in 2016. Scottsdale Arts Presents enables the organization to expand its reach, brand awareness and service to the community by presenting artists and...
Scottsdale Update Newsletter, July 13
July 6, 2017 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 reviewed based on The Peak’s Comment...
MIM Upcoming Concerts: July 13 & Beyond
July 13, 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...
Pinnacle Peak Park Update, July 13 – Closing Times, Falcons, Volunteers & More
July 13, 2017 Good Morning Volunteers and Regular Hikers! The closing time at Pinnacle Peak Park will change on the 15th (Saturday) to 7:45p. The 5:00a opening will remain in place until August 1st. The Prairie Falcon closure has been removed at Tom’s Thumb. While staff was there on Tuesday they were treated to some amazing aerobatics from the falcons. One of them had caught a small bird and two of the others were trying to steal it....
Desert Foothills Library July – August Youth Events
Click below to review descriptions of all the classes, events, and activities that are taking place at the library in July and August, including – Summer Reading Programs A Variety of Programs for Toddlers to Tweens Senora Sarah’s Spanish Sessions, and More. Desert Foothills Library Youth Newsletter The Peak Welcomes Your Comment The Peak invites you to share your thoughts about this article...










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