Vineyard Views Blog: The waters of Lourdes
Dec23

Vineyard Views Blog: The waters of Lourdes

December 23, 2018 The author of this blog, Al  Devito, had the incredible childhood experience of being taken to Lourdes by his parents in search of a miraculours cure. In this remarkable post, Al relects upon a weighty question- Do miracles really occur? 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...

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Vineyard Views Blog: A little late and maybe too long.
Dec13

Vineyard Views Blog: A little late and maybe too long.

December 13, 2018 The blog’s author reviews his memories of “the last good war.” The article begins, “Do you know where you were at about 7 p.m. sixty-three years ago today? I certainly do.” 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...

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World’s Largest Holiday Light/Latern Festival, Dec. 6 – Feb. 3
Dec07

World’s Largest Holiday Light/Latern Festival, Dec. 6 – Feb. 3

December 6, 2018 Wow. Click below to be enlightned.  Arizona State Fair Announcement  

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CCUSD’s First Annual Winter Holiday Art Contest
Dec01

CCUSD’s First Annual Winter Holiday Art Contest

December 1, 2018 Courtesy Cave Creek Unified School District CCUSD’s First Annual Winter Holiday Art Contest  All CCUSD elementary schools were asked to submit their top three contenders for the First Annual CCUSD Winter Holiday Art Contest.  A small committee at the District Office reviewed the entries and chose the top winner.  The winner’s submission will be the electronic Winter Holiday Art Card for the District. Congratulations...

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Wildlife Photos: Gifts of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve
Dec01

Wildlife Photos: Gifts of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve

December 1, 2018 By Howard Myers These photographs were taken in Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve over a number of years. The hawks in flight and turkey vulture drying its wings were taken at Little Granite Mountain just after the city bought the land and redid the trails. A once in a lifetime opportunity. No one was there then so these birds were close to the new trails. Don’t see them this close anymore. In one of...

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Vineyard Views: Talk About Doing Good!
Dec01

Vineyard Views: Talk About Doing Good!

The Greater Pinnacle Peak Association has always encouraged community service.  You never know the result might be something wonderful. 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”...

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Enjoy Visit to Scottsdale Aviation Center
Nov20

Enjoy Visit to Scottsdale Aviation Center

Nov. 19, 2018 Courtesy City of Scottsdale Aviation Business Center at Scottsdale Airport  worth a visit Scottsdale Airport has unveiled a new Aviation Business Center, veteran’s memorial, hangars and restaurant marking the completion of a $27 million redevelopment project. This modernized facility replaces the outdated and underutilized airport terminal built in 1968. The new center makes better use of the existing footprint and...

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Pinnacle Peak Park Regular Hike Update – Nov. 16, 2018
Nov18

Pinnacle Peak Park Regular Hike Update – Nov. 16, 2018

Good Morning Hikers! Happy Fall to Everyone!   Get ready to read! I have packed a lot of information into this update! The park hours are now at opening 6:45a and closing at 5:30p. We will be changing to our 7:00a opening on December 1st and will remain at that time until February 15th. Closing will change back to 5:45p on January 1st. The darkness has arrived! Pinnacle Peak Park and trail will be closed on December 25th. The...

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Frenetic, A Time-Lapse Film of the 2018 Monsoon Season
Nov15

Frenetic, A Time-Lapse Film of the 2018 Monsoon Season

October 31, 2018 By Laurel Strohmeyer   Here is my shortened version of the 2018 monsoon season.   What a fabulous season it was. This film, which I shot and produced, is about three minutes long. It incorporates filming from  several storms over the entire summer. I hope your readers enjoy it. I’d love to hear your feedback and the feedback of The Peak’s readers.!   Frenetic...

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Seeing & Doing Peru: 2. Hiking the High Country Photo Journal
Nov15

Seeing & Doing Peru: 2. Hiking the High Country Photo Journal

By Bob Conklin In May, my wife, our two sons and I visited Peru. This two-part photo journal captures some of the “seeing & doing” that we experienced. During the second part of our trip, my sons and I journeyed from Lima by overnight bus to Peru’s high country to hike some of the well-known trails and visit Lake Titicaca. The photos that I took during this part of our trip are included in this photo journal,...

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