Don’t Miss “It’s Art for Land’s Sake,” Mar. 8 – 22
March 7, 2019 A celebration of art and land conservation at the Desert Foothills Library. Opening reception: March 8, 6 pm – 8 pm Public welcome Wine and hors d’oeuvres hosted by Desert Foothills Land Trust Exhibit: March 9 – 22 during regular business hoursat Desert Foothills Library 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd. Cave Creek View Media Release for Complete...
Stop being invasive & get a free plant for your yard!
March 8, 2019 Did you know that you might have fountain grass in your yard, lot or open space? Did you know that this insidious plant quickly replaces native vegetation and provides incendiary fuel that helps turn a tiny fire into a rampaging wildfire?a Did you know that the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy has announced a free program that can contribute to a safer environment for your home and neighborhood? GET IN THE KNOW AND...
Late February Snow, North of Carefree
March 3, 2019 Photographs and Snow Creation by Marsha Bedford & Dennis Liddell 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 Advertisements &...
19th Century “Scholars” Deal with School Pollution
February 26, 2019 When he was an old man, younger members of his family asked Searles Young to write about his life. Below is the beginning of memoir that great, great, great grand-uncle wrote. Editor Searls Bradford Young’s Memoir Written c. 1908 I was born in Killingly, Conn. on March 9, 1832. Here I commenced my education by attending school in an old school house heated with a stove very unlike the stoves used at the...
Vineyard Views Blog: Would you drive with her?
March 3, 2019 Why not! What could possibly go wrong? 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 ...
CCUSD: Cactus Shadows High Names Valedictorian, Salutatorians
March 1, 2019 Cactus Shadows High School, located in the Cave Creek Unified School District, has announced their Class of 2019 Salutatorians and Valedictorian. The 2019 Valedictorian is Luke Rodriguez. Luke has been attending CCUSD since 5th grade. He attended Desert Willow Elementary School and Sonoran Trails Middle School. There are three Salutatorians – Nicklus Cuc, Isabella Sayegh and Emma Strouse. Nicklus has been attending...
Vineyard Views Blog: Is this your daughter or granddaughter?
February 28, 2019 Big money on the horizon? 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 Use the “Submit a Comment” box at the bottom of this page. All comments are reviewed based on The Peak’s...
CCUSD: CSHS Freshmen 1st and 2nd in Writing Contest
February 28, 2019 Courtesy Cave Creek Unified School District Cactus Shadows Freshmen take 1st and 2nd Place in the 2019 Polly Rosenbaum Writing Contest Cactus Shadows High School is pleased to announce that freshmen, Sophia Barnedo and Tilda Hanlon-McGregor took 1st and 2nd place, respectively, in the 2019 Polly Rosenbaum Writing Contest from over 100 submissions. The Arizona Educational Foundation (AEF) sponsors this contest. Their...
Don’t Miss! Cave Creek Rodeo Parade Mar. 16 + Rodeo Mar. 22-24
February 28, 2019 By Sue Kern-Fleisher Two Weekends of Fun During Cave Creek Rodeo Days Whether you grew up on a ranch or moved here from a big city, you’ll love the excitement of Cave Creek Rodeo Days! Now in its 42nd year, with Sanderson Ford as the 2019 title sponsor, the rodeo performances will take place at Cave Creek Memorial Arena March 22-24 with three thrilling PRCA rodeo performances featuring top-ranking Professional Rodeo...
CCUSD: Leads in Joining New College Board Program
February, 2019 Cave Creek Unified School District Among the first to join the new College Board Pre-AP Program New Pre-AP program offers instructional resources and classroom-based assessments to improve college readiness for all students Cave Creek Unified School District was selected from over 1,000 schools worldwide that will participate in the new Pre-AP Program next school year. Pre-AP is designed to give all students the...
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