Scottsdale, Like Home, Needs Investment to Remain Great Place to Live
Oct16

Scottsdale, Like Home, Needs Investment to Remain Great Place to Live

 October 16, 2019  Just Like a Home, Scottsdale Needs to Make Repairs and Upgrades to Keep it a Great Place to Live By Rebecca Grossman CEO, Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS® We know Scottsdale is one of the ‘Most Livable Cities’ in the country. We also know our city needs to invest in its future to maintain and enhance Scottsdale’s quality of life and keep it a premier place to live, work and visit. Just like a home, our...

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A Tribute to  Art DeCabooter
Oct16

A Tribute to Art DeCabooter

October 16, 2019 By Les Conklin President, Greater Pinnacle Peak Association   At last night’s meeting of the Scottsdale City Council, I was surprised and saddened when Mayor Lane announced that Art DeCabooter had died on Wednesday, October 9th. Art was the longtime president of Scottsdale Community College and a highly respected Scottsdale civic leader. He leaves an impressed record of community service that includes being...

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Enchanted Pumpkin Gardens Returns to Carefree Oct. 18 – 27
Oct14

Enchanted Pumpkin Gardens Returns to Carefree Oct. 18 – 27

September 27, 2019 Courtesy Town of Carefree FIFTH ANNUAL ENCHANTED PUMPKIN GARDEN RETURNS TO THE CAREFREE DESERT GARDENS OCTOBER 18–27, 2019 Town of Carefree Hosts Master Sculptor Ray Villafane, Live Carving Demonstrations and Magical Halloween Festivities   CAREFREE Ariz. – Halloween once again invades the Town of Carefree in the form of whimsical pumpkin carvings from master sculptor Ray Villafane and the Villafane Studios...

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2 One-Night-Stands @ Desert Foothills Theater, Oct 18 & Oct 27
Oct14

2 One-Night-Stands @ Desert Foothills Theater, Oct 18 & Oct 27

October 14, 2019 Enjoy either or both of these one-night-only plays during October at Desert Foothills Theater.   Upcoming Plays at Desert Foothills Theater        

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Vineyard Views Blog: Hard to Believe!
Oct10

Vineyard Views Blog: Hard to Believe!

October 10, 2019 Talk about overcoming a handicap. This man is not all thumbs when it comes to playing his drum set.   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...

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Town of Carefree Events & Press Releases
Oct09

Town of Carefree Events & Press Releases

October 9, 2019 Click below for links to 2019 Town of Carefree press releases and advisories.   Carefree IN THE NEWS   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 are reviewed based on The Peak’s Comment Policy prior to publishing. GPPA Membership Make a Donation to GPPA Peak...

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Happy Birthday McDowell Sonoran Concervancy!
Oct07

Happy Birthday McDowell Sonoran Concervancy!

October 5, 2019 Updated October 7, 2019   This month, October 2019, is important. Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Conservancy is marking its 25th birthday. The Peak, Greater Pinnacle Peak Associatin and Friends of the Scenic Drive are proud to have witnessed and in a variety of ways contributed to the growth of the conservancy. Here are three items to help you celebrate with us.   #1. City of Scottsdale Releases for...

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County Mailing Scottsdale’s Nov. 5 Special Election Ballots Wednesday
Oct07

County Mailing Scottsdale’s Nov. 5 Special Election Ballots Wednesday

Courtesy City of Scottsdale  Oct. 7, 2019   Watch this “Election Made Easy” video. Maricopa County mailing Scottsdale’s Nov. 5 Special Election ballots Wednesday   The Nov. 5 Special Election will be Scottsdale’s first election conducted completely via mail. This means that every registered voter will be sent a ballot and prepaid postage return envelope—and that no polling places will be provided. Maricopa...

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CCUSD: Girl Scout Troop Makes Presentation to Desert Sun Academy
Oct04

CCUSD: Girl Scout Troop Makes Presentation to Desert Sun Academy

October, 2019 Courtesy Cave Creek Unified School District Cave Creek Girl Scout Troup 783 Present Buddy Bench to Desert Sun Academy Cave Creek’s Girl Scout Troup 783 presented a Buddy Bench to Desert Sun Academy this past month to complete their Girl Scout Bronze Award. The Bronze Award encourages Girl Scouts to work as a team on a project to make a difference in their community. The Buddy Bench is a simple idea to eliminate...

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“Wings Up” to Wild At Heart’s 28 Years of Life-Saving Rescues
Oct01

“Wings Up” to Wild At Heart’s 28 Years of Life-Saving Rescues

September 31, 2019 Wild At Heart was founded by Bob and Sam Fox in 1991. This month The Peak is publishing two articles to mark the nonprofit’s 28th anniversary. The first article, which tells the organization’s founding story, was written by Wild At Heart volunteer, William LeRoy. The article, which was published in the September/October, 2010 issue of The Peak, has been edited to facilitate online reading. A follow-up article,...

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