DeCabooter & Cafarella: Desert Discovery Center Historical Record
August 30, 2016 By Les Conklin Two individuals who played prominent roles in the establishment of Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve have written an informative article that was published this week in the Scottsdale Independent. The article is entitled “My turn: Desert Discovery historical record” and it is written by Art DeCabooter, former president of Scottsdale Community College and the long-time chairman of...
Vineyard Views Blog: What’s on your menu for lunch?
Join these kids for a truly different school lunch. Click on the link below and enjoy! Lunch With Kids Video The Peak thanks Al DeVito of Vineyard Views Blog for sending this link to another entertaining video. The Peak invites you to 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 Your email address will not be published.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...
Seeing & Doing: America’s First Offshore Wind Farm
By Claude Trottier I was invited to view the Deepwater Windmill project off Block Island, Rhode Island. The pictures gives you an idea of the size of this project. The last picture was taken on August 19, 2016 and shows the three blades ready to be installed, which they did in one day. The project is now physically complete. According to the website of the project’s developer, “The first offshore wind farm in...
Dragons and Vines Exhibition Opens at MIM on Nov. 5th
MIM to Host Special Exhibition Dragons and Vines: Inlaid Guitar Masterpieces Opening Nov. 5 Museum Welcomes Unique Instruments from Master Inlay Artists and Manufacturers PHOENIX (Aug. 30 2016) – This November the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) celebrates the unparalleled combination of imagination and artistry in inlaid guitars. Guitars are an iconic part of music history and will make their mark again with this never-before-seen...
The Peak, 1991: Indifference & Enjoyment
The past editions of The Peak have been donated by GPPA to the City of Scottsdale to help preserve the historical record. Back issues that have been processed are available on the library’s website for the community to enjoy. Yesterday, I was readying some back copies to drop off at the library when the headline of the July/August 1991 Peak caught my eye, “PINNACLE PEAK/NORTH SCOTTSDALE A VICTIM OF INDIFFERENCE.”...
Choose Scottsdale: Scottsdale Economic Development Newsletter, August 26
August 26, 2016 Click below to review the August 2016 issue of Choose Scottsdale: City of Scottsdale Economic Development newsletter, for information about new business and educational initiatives. Newsletter (PDF) The Peak invites you to 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...
Scottsdale P & Z Link Newsletter, August 24
Wednesday, Aug. 24 *Amended New Cases *Updated locations for cases 41-DR-2016 and 116-DR-2006#4 *Near Scottsdale Road and Chauncey Lane. The owner is requesting approval of the site plan, landscape plan and building elevations for a new mixed-use development on a 12.26 acre site with Planned Regional (PRC) zoning. CASE#41-DR-2016 *Near 60th Street and Dove Valley. The owner is requesting approval for the modification of an existing...
Save Water & Money: Register for Free Landscape Workshops
News Release Aug. 26, 2016 Contact: Nicole Sherbert, 480-312-5689 Learn ways to save water and money with Scottsdale’s free landscape workshops Registration is open now Learn how to use water wisely while enhancing the beauty of your home and saving money by attending Scottsdale’s water efficiency workshops. Classes and the Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden tour are free, open to all Scottsdale residents and appropriate for all skill...
Scottsdale Update Newsletter, August 25
Thursday, Aug. 25 Headlines Friday is last day to vote early at City Hall Express trolley route aims to ease Downtown Scottsdale on-street parking Loop 101 weekend closures, Aug. 26-29 Events Celebrate Scottsdale Sports Complex’s 10th anniversary Friday Check out these ongoing activities and events For Your Information Help make Valley transportation better Fight the bite . . . from mosquitoes Scottsdale Arts: The new...
Scottsdale P & Z Link Newsletter, August 23
Tuesday, Aug. 23 New Cases Near McDonald Drive and 86th Street. The applicant is requesting approval of a repaint of the existing buildings on the site, located at 8620 E. McDonald Drive. CASE#15-HP-2016 Near Camelback Road and Parkway Avenue. The owner is requesting approval to modify the building elevation on the west side of the apartment building located adjacent to E. Camelback Road (Units 7751 through 7757 E. Camelback...
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