Scottsdale’s Proposed Budget Available for Review
April 6, 2016 Scottsdale’s proposed fiscal year 2016/17 budget is available for review The City of Scottsdale’s proposed fiscal year 2016/17 budget and capital improvement plan has been provided to the City Council and posted online. The budget balances modest projected increases in revenue with additional expenses in priority areas. Review the proposed budget here The proposed budget is a starting point...
Don’t Miss Smokey Joe’s Café at the Desert Foothills Theater
The Desert Foothills Theater has done it again, delivering outstanding community theater with its production of Smokey Joe’s Cafe. The show runs until Sunday, April 17th at the Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center. There is still time to make a special visit to “the neighborhood” and catch one of the last performances on the 15th, 16th, and 17th. The backdrop is Smokey Joe’s Cafe where a rock ‘n’...
Biondo, Other Artists Hold Opening Reception April 17th
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New Cuba Display at MIM
One of the largest and most diverse assemblage of Cuban instruments in the U.S. Courtesy of the Musical Instrument Museum Cuban music is often considered one of the world’s richest, and MIM’s new display, composed of instruments from the museum’s permanent collection, recognizes its importance not only to its global visitors but also to Phoenix’s growing Latin community. The display showcases culturally significant instruments...
New Hangars, Office Complex Coming to Scottsdale Airpark
City of Scottsdale NEWS RELEASE April 13, 2016 Contact: Sarah Ferrara, aviation planning and outreach coordinator, 480-312-8482 Scottsdale Airport terminal will make way for new executive hangars and office complex The Scottsdale Airport terminal area will be redeveloped after the City Council unanimously authorized agreements with private parties whose lease payments will fund construction of the project. The existing airport...
Foothills Animal Rescue Opens New Facility April 19th
Courtesy Foothills Animal Rescue FOOTHILLS ANIMAL RESCUE TO OPEN NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITY Groundbreaking for new Brynne Smith Memorial Campus will be held on April 19 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – April 13, 2016 – In order to provide even more abandoned dogs and cats with comfortable housing, personalized attention and the potential to find forever homes, Foothills Animal Rescue will break ground on their new, animal-friendly Brynne...
Scenic Drive Keep Scottsdale Beautiful Quiz
By Desert Les Howdie, pardner. It’s good to see you again. Pardner, the dang editor has ordered Desert Les to test your knowledge of adopt-a-road litter programs and Scottsdale’s Scenic Drive. Don’t worry none. If you’re nervous about failing this here quiz, watch the Seinfeld show video clip about Kramer’s adoption of a one-mile stretch of highway. At least you’ll be smiling when you try to answer the...
Pinnacle Peak Welcomes Wonderful World of Tai Chi and Quigong
Moving Relaxation for Health and Wellness Courtesy Raymond Sol, MS. Ed There is a new offering of Tai Chi classes in the Pinnacle Peak area. The classes are being conducted at the Jazzercize Scottsdale North studio, at 7609 Pinnacle Peak Road, suites 16 & 17. The goal of my Tai Chi and Quigong classes is to improve balance and stability, flexibility and strength, and relaxation and stress relief. These are exercise classes based...
Giant Coyote Discovered
By Rick Smith Prologue The Peak thanks the author for allowing it to be the first to break this story. We look forward to publishing additional information as scientists continue their archeological investigation. Editor A timely visit to the Hohokam Indian ruins north of Carefree has earned Arizona museum director recognition for producing evidence of a legendary giant coyote, weighing an estimated 1,000 pounds. “We were in...
Horst Berkner Celebration of Life, April 9, 10:30 AM, Tribute
Courtesy of the Berkner Family An Invitation from the Berkner Family Please join us in a Celebration of Life on April 9th , 2016, 10:30 am at the Holy Redeemer Catholic Cemetery – 23015 N. Cave Creek Road Phoenix, AZ. to be followed by a reception at his home. Please come and bring your favorite Horst story to share with us all. In lieu of flowers we ask for Memorial Donations to be made to: Greater Pinnacle Peak Association (GPPA)...










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