SCC Renovated Library Open
August 21, 2016 Scottsdale Community College (SCC) has opened it completely renovated library that features modern spaces and connectivity. Select the link below to read SCC’s press release. SCC Announcement 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 Your email address will not be published.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...
New River Images of America Book Arrives on Aug. 29
Courtesy of Arcadia Publishing Long before the cavalry and stagecoaches traveled through on military roads and the Old Black Canyon Stage Road, the ancient Hohokarn people relied on New River’s peaks for fortresses and lookouts. In the late 1800s, the military sweep of the last native people, the Apache and Yavapai, rendered the region safe for settlers. Situated between the cool north and the hot, arid Salt River Valley...
VIP Dr. Julian “Butch” Ayotte Recipient of The Peak Award
Courtesy of the Road Scholars By Les Conklin and Claude Trottier Did you know that you can publish a VIP Feature Article in A Peek at the Peak (The Peak) for a month for just $50? The article can be about friends, family, an organization, recognition, a trip, etc. It helps support The Peak’s nonprofit mission and it’s a great way to have fun or recognize someone or something you care about. To set an example, this...
Sneak Peeks: Politics and The Peak
By Les Conklin It seems that every election year there are a few folks who are disappointed, frustrated, angry, sometimes all three. Unfortunately, some fall victim to the rapidly spreading CAPSLOCK Plague, the symptoms of which are fever, delirium and keying entire email messages and social media posts in capital letters. These people are unhappy because The Peak and the Greater Pinnacle Peak Association (GPPA) do not support one...
And You’re Off!
Thursday, August 11, 2016 So you’re off on a little vacation, are you? Or maybe you’re hightailing it out of here for the entire summer. More power to you. Either way, I’m quite sure that one of the most important things on your mind right now is, “What the heck is going to happen to my fitness program while I’m away?” Well, here’s your very simple solution. If you’ll only be away for a week, do your body a favor and give it a rest....
Sneak Peeks: MUCH MORE Community News for You
In January 1983, Liz Stapleton-Ogden sat at her kitchen table and produced the first edition of A Peek at the Peak (The Peak). It was a four-page newsletter that was published on February 1, 1983. Liz typed, “The purpose of this newsletter is to bring matters of local interest to the attention of residents, to share ideas and projects, to highlight personalities and student activities, to give credit for accomplishments, to...
Desert Foothills Family YMCA – August Newsletter
This newsletter is packed with information about activities for the entire family. Click on the link below to review August’s newsletter. Desert Foothills Family YMCA – August 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 Neighborhood Notification E-Newsletter – August
The following information was sent from the City of Scottsdale’s Neighborhood Notification Program. To update your contact information, to opt out of receiving these emails, or for more information about the program, please e-mail: notification@ScottsdaleAZ.gov or call (480) 312-3111. Please help spread the word of the news contained here by sharing this newsletter with other interested neighbors and community members!...
Vineyard Views Blog: Cruise the World
Looking to chill a bit? The penguins are waiting for you. Watch 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 Peak’s Comment...
Scottsdale P & Z Newsletter, August 11 Amended
Wednesday, Aug. 11 *Amended See Scottsdale P & Z Newsletter, August 10 New Cases *Updated Case Number from 37-DR-2016 to 38-DR-2016 Near Raintree Drive and Loop 101 Freeway. Request by owner for approval of the site plan, landscape plan, and building elevations for a new Panera restaurant with a drive through replacing the existing IHOP restaurant on a 2.9 acre site with Central Business (C-2) zoning, located...










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