Book Review: Homo Deus – A Brief History of Tomorrow by Yuval Noah Harari

Posted on Jun 16, 2017 | 0 comments

June 11, 2017 By Les Conklin Hold on there! No so fast. Have you read Yuval Noah Harari’s best seller “Sapiens – A Brief History of Humankind”  If you’ve not read it, then put this review aside and read Harari’s blockbuster New York Times best seller, “Sapiens.” “Sapiens” describes the rise of our species from an insignificant position in the animal kingdom to a position of dominance over the world’s other living things....

Scottsdale Update Newsletter, June 15

Posted on Jun 16, 2017 | 0 comments

June 15, 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) 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 the “Submit a Comment” box at the bottom of this page. All...

Shop Amazon and Support GPPA

Posted on Jun 15, 2017 | 0 comments

You shop. Amazon gives. Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the Greater Pinnacle Peak (Homeowners) Association. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service. Support the Greater Pinnacle Peak Association, Friends of the Scenic Drive, and The Peak magazine by starting your shopping at smile.amazon.com.   THANK YOU! The Peak Welcomes...

Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West

Posted on Jun 15, 2017 | 0 comments

June 14, 2017 Courtesy of Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West Museum Features Rare Historic Artifacts, Works by Renowned Artists The Peak’s Summer Fun Contest Prizes Include SideKick Passes to Museum Located near Old Town in Scottsdale’s arts district, Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West is a premier cultural destination in a locale that has been called “The West’s Most Western Town.”  The Peak...

Video: Harris’s Hawk Nestlings

Posted on Jun 15, 2017 | 0 comments

Courtesy Laurel Strohmeyer June 9, 2017 Hello, I just put together a short (3-minute) video of a Harris Hawk family. Three little nestlings getting ready to leave the nest. Enjoy! Laurel   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...

Choose Scottsdale Economic Development Newsletter, June 14

Posted on Jun 14, 2017 | 0 comments

June 14, 2017 Click below to review the June 14th 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 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...

Vineyard View Blog: Perfect Valley of the Sun Summer Wear

Posted on Jun 13, 2017 | 0 comments

June 12, 2017 Ladies, Did you ever go out in the summer sun and forget your hat? “Problem solved” with this designer dress. The Peak  Dancing at W.N.B.A. Center Court The Peak thanks Al DeVito of Vineyard Views Blog for another insightful 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...

Scottsdale Father’s Day Pancake Breakfasts, June 16, 10 AM

Posted on Jun 9, 2017 | 0 comments

Holland Community Center: Summer Classes & Programs

Posted on Jun 9, 2017 | 0 comments

May 31, 2017 There is a lot going on this summer at the Holland Center. The release below identifies upcoming classes and programs.  These include adult classes in a variety of subjects, family history writing, art, Bingo and more. For information, click on the link below: Holland Community Center Release (PDF) The Peak Welcomes Your Comment The Peak invites you to share your thoughts about this article by using the “Submit a...

AZ Game & Fish News: Leave Baby Wildlife Alone

Posted on Jun 9, 2017 | 0 comments

May 12, 2017 Courtesy of Arizona Game and Fish Department The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) has seized a deer, bobcat and javelina since June 2 that were illegally taken captive while young by Tucson area residents and reared as pets. The mule deer buck was taken to the AZGFD Wildlife Center in Phoenix for treatment, and then will go to Bearizona in Williams. The bobcat was placed at the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, and...