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Scottsdale Philharmonic Performance Set for Sunday, Nov. 22nd, 4 P.M.
Nov14

Scottsdale Philharmonic Performance Set for Sunday, Nov. 22nd, 4 P.M.

On Sunday, November 22nd, the Scottsdale Philharmonic, Scottsdale’s premier philharmonic, will hold a concert at the Scottsdale Bible Church, located at 7601 E. Shea Blvd. in Scottsdale. The concert will begin at 4 p.m. and the program will include Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition, Franck: Panis Angelicus and Mozart: Symphony No. 36. The concert is free and there are VIP tickets available for special reserved seating for...

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Scottsdale Stadium Turns 60
Nov14

Scottsdale Stadium Turns 60

City of Scottsdale News Release Nov. 12, 2015  Contact:  Mike Phillips, public affairs manager, 480-312-7825, mphillips@ScottsdaleAZ.gov    Scottsdale Stadium turns 60  Everything around it has changed, but the diamond remains — an elegant construct of grass, sifted dirt and chalked lines.  “Scottsdale Stadium just feels like home,” once wrote Gwen Knapp, a sports columnist who considers it one of the most iconic sports...

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Support Scottsdale Shares This Holiday Season and Help Those in Need
Nov14

Support Scottsdale Shares This Holiday Season and Help Those in Need

City of Scottsdale News Release Nov. 5, 2015   Contact:  Mike Phillips, public affairs manager, 480-312-7825, mphillips@ScottsdaleAZ.gov   Assist those in need this holiday season; support a program through Scottsdale Shares  The holidays are a special time, but there are members of our community who miss out on the magic of this season. They struggle with isolation, health or just making ends meet. You can make a difference...

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First Day in School: “Dreaded Day”  through “Why?”
Nov14

First Day in School: “Dreaded Day” through “Why?”

By Manuel Daniel Germano Introduction & Installments When the author was seven, he was sent away from his home to live at Perkins School for the Blind and begin school. He “graduated” from Perkins 14 years later. In his article, Germano recalls in striking detail the traumatic events of that day. “First Day in School” was published online in seven installments that were released between September 30, 2015...

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The Artist’s Loft: The Butterfly Wonderland
Nov14

The Artist’s Loft: The Butterfly Wonderland

 By Natalie Keller A rainforest experience I wanted to take photos of the butterflies at the Butterfly Wonderland so I could use them for the November Scottsdale Artist’s League art show. I talked my husband into accompanying me and we spent two exciting hours there. I was so thrilled I couldn’t stop smiling…it was so much fun! The experience was very unique to be among such a multitude and variety of butterflies in a man-made rain...

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32nd Annual Scottsdale Arts & Crafts Fair, Saturday, Nov. 21
Nov14

32nd Annual Scottsdale Arts & Crafts Fair, Saturday, Nov. 21

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Jane Rau’s Scottsdale “Postage Stamp” Collection
Nov01

Jane Rau’s Scottsdale “Postage Stamp” Collection

Courtesy of Friends of the Scenic Drive by Les Conklin No, it’s not rare U.S. Post Office stamps that Jane Rau, co-founder of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, has collected. It’s photographs taken during her visits to two parcels of land west of Pima Road, dubbed the “postage stamps” by Scottsdale planners and preservationists. The two sections of land, approximately 640 acres each, are included in the...

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Scottsdale: Can “green homes” become a standard?
Nov01

Scottsdale: Can “green homes” become a standard?

City of Scottsdale NEWS RELEASE Oct. 27, 2015 Contact:  Anthony Floyd, green building manager, 480- 312-4202, afloyd@ScottsdaleAZ.gov  Can “green homes” become the standard? Learn how they’re making an impact  Since 1998, more than 1,300 homes have been certified in Scottsdale as “green homes.” What is a green home? Why does it matter? And how can we do better environmentally? Get the answers and more at the Green Building Lecture...

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Scottsdale Bond Election, Tues., Nov. 3rd: Information, Peak Poll, Arguments, Reader Comments
Nov01

Scottsdale Bond Election, Tues., Nov. 3rd: Information, Peak Poll, Arguments, Reader Comments

The clock is ticking for Scottsdale voters to cast their ballots in this important election. Vote! “The Mayor and  Council of the City of Scottsdale have called for a Special Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2015, to authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds in the amount not to exceed $95,960,000. All City residents who are registered by October 5, 2015 are eligible to vote in this election. The results of...

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CCUSD Special Election, Tues. Nov. 3rd: Information, Peak Poll, Arguments, Reader Comments
Nov01

CCUSD Special Election, Tues. Nov. 3rd: Information, Peak Poll, Arguments, Reader Comments

  Support our kids, community, and tomorrow’s world! The Governing Board of the Cave Creek Unified School District No. 93 (District) has called a special budget override election to be held on November 3, 2015 to request voter authorization to exceed the Maintenance and Operation Budget Limit by 15% of the revenue control limit to fund existing programs, such budget override to be in effect for a period of seven years. The...

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