Desert Les At Large:  Fun with Great AZ Photos by Howard Myers
Oct01

Desert Les At Large: Fun with Great AZ Photos by Howard Myers

September 30, 2019 By Desert Les Featured photographs by Howard Myers Howdie Pardner, Yup. It’s good to see you again. Desert Les is back. Not because them Peak readers demanded it but because the fool editor told Desert Les to fill this here white space with interestin’ doings and seeings. The fool editor called Desert Les into his big, fancy office the other day. “Desert Les, you old coot, we just received some more great...

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Thunderbird Artists Exhibition Featuring Jeanne Bonine Opens Oct. 10
Oct01

Thunderbird Artists Exhibition Featuring Jeanne Bonine Opens Oct. 10

25-Year Breast Cancer Survivor Jeanne Bonine Shares Messages of Hope Through Beautiful Paintings and Prose  “Healed through Art…Blessed with Time” opens on Oct. 10 at Thunderbird Artists Gallery in Carefree By Sue Kern-Fleisher CAREFREE (September 25, 2019) – Twenty-five years ago, Jeanne Bonine was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer and given just six to 12 months to live. She was in the process of moving to Arizona from Minnesota...

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Chinese Sister School Students Visit Cactus Shadows H.S.
Sep30

Chinese Sister School Students Visit Cactus Shadows H.S.

September 13, 2019 Article and Photos Courtesy Cave Creek Unified School District The wise philosopher Confucius said, “The journey of a million miles begins with a single step.” These initial steps were recently taken by twenty-eight (28) brave Chinese high school students from a sister school in Yichang, Hubei Province in China. The students made an inaugural trip to Cave Creek, Arizona on August 14-18, 2019 after spending a few...

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Former Paradise Valley Mayor For  Scottsdale Bond Ballot Questions
Sep30

Former Paradise Valley Mayor For Scottsdale Bond Ballot Questions

September 30, 2019 Scottsdale Can Elevate Its Quality of Life Even More By Investing in Our Future By Vernon B. Parker I once had the honor of serving as the Mayor of Paradise Valley. There I opposed unnecessary government spending and new taxes that were not needed. Today, the Town is better off because of those efforts. Now, I proudly live in Scottsdale. Scottsdale’s fantastic quality of life is elevated by our wonderful amenities,...

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Veterans Heritage Project Voice, Fall 2019 Newsletter
Sep29

Veterans Heritage Project Voice, Fall 2019 Newsletter

September 2019 The Veterans Heritage Project connects students with veterans. Student usually interviews veterans in person and then write a about the veterans military service. The project then publishes these stories in book form. This edition of VHP Voice Newsletter provides information about: Special Announcements Chapter News Alumni Updates Welcome New Chapter Schools Volunteer Spotlight Support Our Mission While You Shop Sponsor...

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For Best Scottsdale Free Family/Community Event at Ice Den, Oct. 5th
Sep29

For Best Scottsdale Free Family/Community Event at Ice Den, Oct. 5th

September 29, 2019 For The Best Scottsdale To Host Free Skate, Events at Ice Den Scottsdale –  October 5th Scottsdale residents and families can enjoy skating and learn about Questions 1, 2 and 3.   (SCOTTSDALE) — The For The Best Scottsdale Campaign: Vote Yes on Questions 1, 2 and 3 will hold a special, community event on October 5th at the Ice Den Scottsdale, thanks to a donation from the facility. It will take place from...

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Carefree to  Host Events Over Veterans Day Weekend
Sep27

Carefree to Host Events Over Veterans Day Weekend

September 27, 2019 Courtesy Town of Carefree CAREFREE Ariz. – In commemoration of their dedication, the Town of Carefree is privileged to host several events over Veterans Day weekend in November, honoring the sacrifice of military service members and their families in ensuring our nation’s freedom. On Saturday, Nov. 9, AT&T Veterans will be holding a Charity 3 Miler beginning at 9 a.m. at Carefree Town Hall. All ages, abilities...

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CCUSD: Football Falcons Attend Champions for the Homeless
Sep27

CCUSD: Football Falcons Attend Champions for the Homeless

September 27, 2019 Courtesy Cave Creek Unified School District  Cactus Shadows High School Football Falcons attend Nick Lowery’s Champions for the Homeless Part of the Falcon Football philosophy is to give back and help our young men grow into productive societal members.  The football parents organized a group of players to attend Nick Lowery’s Champions for the Homeless.   The Falcons had over 40 football players and families...

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CCUSD: Teacher Innovation Lifts Grant the District Education Event
Sep27

CCUSD: Teacher Innovation Lifts Grant the District Education Event

September 26, 2019 Courtesy The Cave Creek Unified Education Foundation Rocks the District with their Annual Grant the District Event! On September 17th, the Grant the District Bus Tour once again visited schools in CCUSD where teachers had submitted grant requests for their classrooms.  The Cave Creek Unified Education Foundation is a registered Arizona non-profit foundation that supports the mission of the Cave Creek Unified School...

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Desert Les At Large – Western Road Trip Video & Photos
Sep27

Desert Les At Large – Western Road Trip Video & Photos

August 31, 2019 By Desert Les Featured video by Laurel Strohmeyer Howdie Pardner, Yup. It’s good to see you again. Desert Les is back. Not because them Peak readers demanded it but because the fool editor told Desert Les to fill this here white space with interestin’ doings in time for Labor Day readin’. Well, Desert Les’ story tank was runnin’ on empty when he was saved at the bell by video-film contributor Laurel...

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