Scottsdale Green Building Lecture Series, 2016-2017
Green Building Lecture Series Updated: December 1 Scottsdale launches a new green building lecture series featuring local speakers and experts on timely topics and issues involving the future of rooftop solar, green home renovations, toxicity in the home and workplace, edible landscapes, water resources, fresh air ventilation, combating summer heat and repurposing materials for reuse. The lectures are free and held the first Tuesday...
Volunteerism: Worth Preserving, Worth Cherishing
By Stephanie Bradley Within the walls of the Cave Creek Museum, relics and artifacts give dimension to the many stories from the near and distant past. Perhaps overlooked are the enthusiastic and generous volunteers who work feverishly all year long to create new exhibits and share them with eager visitors. As the museum’s 47th season approaches, I, as a volunteer for 20 years, have often thought about those early volunteers...
Tom Mangelsdorf Winner of Summer Fun Photo Contest in Wildlife Category
Judges select “Mourning Doves” as the winner of the Wildlife Category for the 13th Annual Summer Fun Tony Nelssen Photography Contest. Tom Mangelsdorf’s “Mourning Doves” was selected by judges as the winner of the best image of local wildlife. In this year’s photography contest, judges selected winners in four cagegories: landscape, wildlife, local people, and travel. A grand prize winner was also...
“Rosa of the Desert” by Barb Owens
This article by Barb Owens was selected by judges as the winner of the 2016 Summer Fun Write Stuff Contest, Tall Story Category. Rosa of the Desert By Barb Owens There once was a man named Nevin Flowers who lived in the Midwest. He loved all plant life and his hobby was talking about, drawing pictures of, and learning the names of all growing things in his environment. He was like the proverbial bull we all read about...
Eat, Walk, Laugh
Tuesday, November 26, 2016 By Marilyn Schletzer As we move into the holidays and the clock begins to move at warp speed (wasn’t it just Labor Day?), it’s easy to get caught up in the stress of preparations and forget about the little things we can do for ourselves every day that will make life more manageable. These are a few things I feel strongly about all year long, but I especially try to keep them in mind now: ...
Vineyard Views Blog: 98 and Teaching Yoga
Watch Video The Peak thanks Al DeVito of Vineyard Views Blog for sending this link to another entertaining video. 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 published. All comments are reviewed based on The Peak’s Comment Policy prior to...
Scottsdale City Council to Interview 2 More for City Manager Slot on Dec. 8
Nov. 23, 2016 City Council will interview two more city manager candidates Dec. 8 John Kross, town manager of Queen Creek, Arizona, and James V. Thompson, former city manager of Casa Grande, Arizona, are additional candidates who will be considered for Scottsdale city manager. will be interviewed by City Council members and meet the city’s executive team Dec. 7 and 8. The City Council will host a special...
FCF Email Update, November 25
This edition of FCF Email Update identifies events and activities at the Holland Community Center and the Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center. These include Bridge, art , bingo, movies, and more. For information, click on the link below: Foothills Email Update (PDF) 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 published. All...
SCC Holds World Hunger Day, Nov. 30 – Dec. 1
November 23 Scottsdale Community College students are holding a two-day World Hunger Fair on November 30 and December 1. For information, click on the link below. Scottsdale Community College Press Relase PDF
Scottsdale Green Building Lecture: House Call Alert – Dec. 1
Green Building Lecture Series House Call Alert! Date: Thursday, Dec. 1 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) Learn strategies to safely detox your home and workplace using eco-healthy products, fresh air ventilation and organic pesticides to achieve a chemical-free environment. Dorie Morales,...
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