Scottsdale Infrastructure Projects: Your Chance to Review & Comment
Mar01

Scottsdale Infrastructure Projects: Your Chance to Review & Comment

February 20, 2019gn Courtesy City of Scottsdale Review potential city of Scottsdale construction projects online and at open house meetings A list of 67 potential city construction projects that includes rebuilding several city parks, adding new bridges, improving roads and storm drainage, and modernizing the fire and police training facility is available for public review online and at five open house meetings scheduled through...

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Anthony Bourdain Food Quotes
Feb28

Anthony Bourdain Food Quotes

February 10, 2019  Contributed by Judy Hogrelius  Hardardt Judy Hogrelius Hardardt, a friend since childhood, former editor-in-chief of our high school newspaper and yearbook and a woman of many  professional and personal accomplishments, sent these quotes while enjoying a lengthy cruise.  Can you understand why being on a cruise might have caused her to think about food, especially the words of famed traveler Anthony Bourdain? Editor...

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Join GPPA: Support The Peak Magazine, The Scenic Drive & Community Service
Feb28

Join GPPA: Support The Peak Magazine, The Scenic Drive & Community Service

January 31, 2019 Providing Words and Actions for the Environment, Quality of Life and Community Service Since 1977  Dear A Peek  at the Peak Reader, Thank you for your support of A Peek at the Peak (The Peak) magazine, the Greater Pinnacle Peak Association (GPPA) and Friends of the Scenic Drive. Your support is important and very much appreciated. Since 1977, GPPA has worked to preserve our community’s Sonoran environment and quality...

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Rotary Club of Scottsdale North Benefit Set for Saturday, March 9
Feb25

Rotary Club of Scottsdale North Benefit Set for Saturday, March 9

  THE ROTARY CLUB OF SCOTTSDALE NORTH PRESENTS A BENEFIT TO SUPPORT PEDIATRIC CANCER   The Rotary Club of Scottsdale North will host its 4th annual fundraising event on Saturday March 9th, 2019 to benefit Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children, a Scottsdale-based charity that aids social, emotional and financial support directly to families going through the journey of caring for a child with cancer. The fundraising event will...

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City of Scottsdale Events. Activities & General Information – April
Feb18

City of Scottsdale Events. Activities & General Information – April

Advance Calendar – April 2019 Public: call phone number or visit website attached to individual items     April is Water Awareness Month. Celebrate Water Awareness Month by learning how to save water inside and outside your home. Request free landscaping and leak brochures, explore the Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden at Chaparral Park and visit Arizona Water Facts to learn what’s real and what’s myth when it comes to...

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Anthony Bourdain Cooking & Travel Quotes
Feb10

Anthony Bourdain Cooking & Travel Quotes

February 10, 2019 Contributed by Judy Hogrelius Hardardt The Peak thanks Judy Hogrelius Hardardt for submitting these Anthony Bourdain quotes.   “An egg in anything makes it better.”   “For me, the cooking life has been a long love affair, with moments both sublime and ridiculous.”   “But I do think the idea that basic cooking skills are a virtue, that the ability to feed yourself and a few others with proficiency...

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Archaeologist to Present Chaco, Origins of “Pueblo Style” on Wed., Feb. 13
Feb09

Archaeologist to Present Chaco, Origins of “Pueblo Style” on Wed., Feb. 13

January 27, 2019 Courtesy Arizona Archaeology Society, Desert Foothills Chapter By Roger Kearney The February 13th meeting of the Desert Foothills Chapter, Arizona Archaeology Society features Dr. Stephen Lekson. Dr. Lekson will present, Chaco and the Origins of “Pueblo Style.” The meeting is open to the public at no charge. There are refreshments available at 7:00 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7:30 p.m., usually ending...

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FCF Holland: Fun with Math & Science for Toddlers on Mar. 14
Feb08

FCF Holland: Fun with Math & Science for Toddlers on Mar. 14

January 27, 2019 “Come and join us for a wonderful new class that is aimed at parents and their 2-5 year olds! Fun with Math and Science is a unique program aligned with Arizona’s Early Learning Standards for Math and Science and Arizona’s School Readiness Framework.” Click below fof information on this new opportunity and February events at the Holland Center. Media Release The Peak Welcomes Your Comment Ths e...

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Vineyard Views Blog: Have you met this woman?
Feb08

Vineyard Views Blog: Have you met this woman?

February 8, 2018 Pretty amazing lady! 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 Comment...

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CCUSD: Board President Selected for 2019
Feb08

CCUSD: Board President Selected for 2019

February 8, 2019 Cave Creek Unified School District Governing Board Votes New Board President for 2019 At their January 14, 2019, organizational meeting, the CCUSD Governing Board elected Ms. Kathryn Hill as president and Mr. James Rich as vice president. Kathryn graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a BA in Economics from the University of Oklahoma. James is a graduate of the Mesa Police Academy and the Constable for Desert Ridge Justice...

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