AZ Game & Fish News: Mexican Wolf Population Rises to at Least 163
Mar18

AZ Game & Fish News: Mexican Wolf Population Rises to at Least 163

March 18. 2020 Courtesy AZ Game and Fish “The wild population of Mexican wolves continues to grow at a healthy pace. The recent Mexican wolf count shows the population of Mexican wolves has increased by 24 percent since last year, raising the total number of wolves in the wild to a minimum of 163 animals…”   AZ Game and Fish News...

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City of Scottsdale COVID-19 Update as of March 18
Mar18

City of Scottsdale COVID-19 Update as of March 18

March 18, 2020   Updates are available at ScottsdaleAZ.gov. Follow us on Twitter @ScottsdaleAZgov and Facebook fb.me/ScottsdaleAZgov March 18, 2020 City of Scottsdale COVID-19 Update as of March 18 **New: Scottsdale libraries are closed  The Scottsdale Public Library has closed all branches until further notice. Limited library services will be available. The city is working on ways to serve customers in “social...

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Scottsdale Issues COVID-I19 Emergency Declaration
Mar18

Scottsdale Issues COVID-I19 Emergency Declaration

March 18, 2020 Scottsdale issues a declaration of emergency in response to COVID-19 Mayor W.J. “Jim” Lane has issued a declaration of emergency in Scottsdale as part of the city’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Scottsdale’s incident management team and emergency operations center were activated nearly four weeks ago at the earliest indication that COVID-19 was spreading to our community. We have been working in continual...

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City of Scottsdale Facilities, Events and Programs, March 16, 2020
Mar16

City of Scottsdale Facilities, Events and Programs, March 16, 2020

March 16, 2020 Given recent guidance about events and gatherings from the CDC, the City of Scottsdale has cancelled or postponed most programs and events. Some facilities remain open on a limited basis. The full status of city services, programs, events and meetings are provided below – thank you.   PUBLIC SERVICES All City of Scottsdale public services such as solid waste collection, water, police and fire remain fully...

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Scottsdale Adopt-A-Road News: Next City-Wide Cleanup April 18th Cancelled
Mar16

Scottsdale Adopt-A-Road News: Next City-Wide Cleanup April 18th Cancelled

March 16, 2020 The spring City-wide Cleanup that was set for April 18th has been  postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Adopt-A-Road program has a new email address. Mayor Lane honors coordinators and more …   Adopt-A-Road Newsletter The Peak Welcomes Your Comment The Peak invites you to share your thoughts about this article by using the “Submit a Comment” box at the bottom of this page. All comments...

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Message from McDowell Sonoran Conservancy regarding COVID-19 and Activities
Mar15

Message from McDowell Sonoran Conservancy regarding COVID-19 and Activities

March 15, 2020 Click below to read message. MSC Announcement

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Sights and Sounds of Carefree Gardens Returns Saturdays, April & May
Mar10

Sights and Sounds of Carefree Gardens Returns Saturdays, April & May

Courtesy Town of Carefree Sights and Sounds in the Carefree Gardens returns for its third season.  For the third year, Sights and Sounds of the Gardens is returning on Saturdays in April and Early May (Apr. 4, 11, 25 and May 2). Come and wander our Desert Gardens from 11am to 3pm and watch artists crafting their art, musicians filling the gardens with their music and a wandering mime that is sure to delight and tickle your fancy....

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Vineyard Views Blog: Work better than washing your hands?
Mar08

Vineyard Views Blog: Work better than washing your hands?

March 8, 2020 Looks like fun. Do you think it will work?  Click below to decide. As many of you already know, there is much more to Vineyard Views Blog. If you would like to review the blog in its entirety, use the link below and then complete the blog sign-up form to the right. Vineyard Views Blog   The Peak Welcomes Your Comment The Peak invites you to share your thoughts about this article by using the “Submit a...

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Scottsdale Public Library Monthly Update, October
Mar04

Scottsdale Public Library Monthly Update, October

October 2020 Scottsdale Public Library Monthly Update Enjoy learning about the programs, activities and free resources at Scottsdale’s libraries, including: Library Closed for Training MondBookMates Jr. Creepy Spider Craft Halloween Crafty Storytime Virtual Classics Book Club: Dracula New York Times Online Ancestry.com Scottsdale Public Library Newsletter The Peak Welcomes Your Comment The Peak invites you to share your thoughts about...

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Scottsdale: Seniors and students make the perfect study buddy pairs
Mar01

Scottsdale: Seniors and students make the perfect study buddy pairs

For release Feb. 27, 2020 Courtesy City of Scottsdale Seniors and students make the perfect study buddy pairs The city of Scottsdale has partnered with Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) and Scottsdale Parent Council to launch an Inter generational Literacy and Leadership pilot program to help at-risk children who could benefit from having a positive adult role model and tutor. “If we catch kids while they’re young and help...

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