It’s GPPA’s 40th anniversary. Join us now and celebrate your unique quality of life and environment.
Greater Pinnacle Peak Association Friends of the Scenic Drive 8711 East Pinnacle Peak Road, #123 Scottsdale, Arizona 85255 Ph: (480) 361-6498 E-mail: thepeak@gppaaz.org Website: www.thepeakaz.org/www.scenicdrive.org/www.gppaaz.org January 2017 Dear Peak Reader, Thank you for your interest in A Peek at the Peak (The Peak), the Greater Pinnacle Peak Association (GPPA), and Friends of the Scenic Drive. Your...
Sneak Peeks: Beautiful Sunrise Photos
What better way to begin the new year than with a beautiful sunrise. Here is a collection of sunrise photographs that have been contributed by residents of A Peek at the Peak’s (The Peak’s) homeland. Thank you for your support. Happy New Year from The Peak, the Greater Pinnacle Peak Association, and Friends of the Scenic Drive. For 40 years, our organization has worked to help preserve and protect the quality of life and...
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...
Vineyard Views Blog: Hands You Don’t Want to Have!
The diversity and ugliness of human afflictions is truly astounding. Fortunately, humans can also demonstrate astounding courage and skill in caring for the afflicted. Vineyard Views Blog: His hands are tree branches. The Peak thanks Al DeVito of Vineyard Views Blog for another inspiring post. Share your thoughts about this article by using the “Submit a Comment” box at the bottom of this page. Your...
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...
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...
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...
A Different Point of View on Desert Discovery Center
Courtesy of Protect Our Preserve Dear DDC Supporter, As you are a supporter of the Desert Discovery Center (DDC), we are personally writing you to present important concerns about its proposed location inside the City’s Preserve. We are not against the DDC concept per se, but we have many reservations about locating the DDC in the Preserve. The current location presents numerous barriers to the success of the DDC and goes against the...
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...
Mayor Bill Schrader, Volunteer Extraordinaire!
January 17, 2017 By David N. Smith Tonight, our city commemorated fifty years of volunteer service from former Mayor Bill Schrader by declaring January 30, 2017 as William P. Schrader Day in Scottsdale. To appreciate the significance of this event requires a look back to February 21, 1967 when our City Council created a non-profit Municipal Property Corporation (MPC) to act as intermediary for the acquisition and financing of new...
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