City of Scottsdale Update Newsletter, June 2

Posted on Jun 4, 2016 | 0 comments

  Thursday, June 2 Headlines Scottsdale elections will wait until November Council to interview three finalists for city manager City reminds hikers to bring maps, water and phones Scottsdale’s turning 65; help us celebrate   Events Attend “Connect the Tech” Speaker Series presentation Wednesday Develop your imagination with library Legos Builder programs Melt into Mighty Mud Mania June 11 Check out these ongoing activities and...

Scottsdale elections will wait until November

Posted on Jun 2, 2016 | 0 comments

          June 2, 2016 Contact: Kelly Corsette, communications & public affairs director, Office: 480-312-2336, Mobile: 602-359-5965   Scottsdale elections will wait until November There will not be an Aug. 30 primary election in Scottsdale. Two candidates filed to run for mayor and four filed to run for three City Council seats by the June 1 deadline, making a Scottsdale primary election unnecessary....

Discover . Connect . Belong: June Events & Classes

Posted on Jun 2, 2016 | 0 comments

Information for all events: Contact David Court, Desert Foothills Library, 480-488-2286, dcourt@dfla.org, www.desertfoothillslibrary.org Where:  All events below take place at Desert Foothills Library, 38443 North Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, 85331 Cost:  All events are free, except where noted.  ***   June 2, 2 p.m. (1st Thursdays) Music @ the Movies: Dirty Dancing Spending the summer in a holiday camp with her family, Frances...

DDC 2016 Nature Film Festival Set for June 20

Posted on May 31, 2016 | 0 comments

First Day in School and Tales of Brother Germano

Posted on May 30, 2016 | 1 comment

Editor’s Note I graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 1960. During my freshman year at  URI, I fortunately met “Duke” Germano, who later broke new ground, becoming the first blind student to graduate from URI. In the 50s, it was unusual to go to school with a handicapped person. Germano was not the only one learning during those years. His friends, fellow-students, professors, and school administrator were...

Las Piedras Celebrates Block Watch

Posted on May 29, 2016 | 0 comments

By Edie Shannon  A singing cowboy, firemen and great food made for a fun evening for the Las Piedras neighborhood on April 9 of this year More than seventy guests including members of the local police and fire department enjoyed an opportunity to socialize at the annual Block Watch Party of Las Piedras, in North Scottsdale. In Scottsdale, Neighborhood Block Parties are a great way to get to know your neighbors, build relationships,...

Scottsdale City Manager Search Down to Three

Posted on May 29, 2016 | 0 comments

    April 6, 2016 Contact: Kelly Corsette, communications & public affairs director, Office: 480-312-2336, Mobile: 602-359-5965  Scottsdale city manager search down to three Three candidates for Scottsdale city manager have emerged from a nationwide recruitment that attracted 55 applications. The finalists, who were selected after a series of reviews and background checks, will meet with city executives and City Council...

Vineyard Views Blog: Is Marijuana Good for Old People?

Posted on May 29, 2016 | 0 comments

An interesting question. What do you think? Watch Video   The Peak thanks Al DeVito of Vineyard Views Blog for sending this link to another entertaining and thought-provoking 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...

P & Z Request: Marijuana Too Close for Comfort?

Posted on May 29, 2016 | 0 comments

Friday, May 27 New Cases Near 68th Street and Holly Street. The owner is requesting approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness – Historic Preservation and Historic Residential Exterior Rehabilitation (HRER) funding to replace existing windows with new energy efficient windows on a property zoned Single Family Residential, Historic Property (R1-7 HP), located at 6713 E. Holly St. CASE#8-HP-2016   Near 124th Street and...

Green Building Lecture Set for June 2

Posted on May 29, 2016 | 0 comments

  Green Building Lecture Series Green Innovative Built Projects: Energizing a 1979 Home Date: Thursday, June 2 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) What are some of our citizens and building professionals doing to create better homes? What is possible considering budget and space...