Thank You October 27 Scenic Drive Cleanup Volunteers
October 31, 2018 Courtesy Friends of the Scenic Drive Photographs by Cindy Lee Thank you Alan Rosell, Bill Scott, Cindy Lee, Claire Powers, Copper Phillips, David & Diana Smith, Jim Smith, Les Conklin, Pete Gil, Peter Skidd and his daughter Sonya Skidd. Because of your efforts, we were able to clear litter along the northernmost 6 1/2 miles stretch of N. Scottsdale Road. Visitors heading our way are sure to appreciate our...
CCUSD: Cactus Shadows H.S. Announces Hall of Fame Inductees
November 2, 2018 Courtesy of Cave Creek Unified School District Cactus Shadows High School announced their 2018-19 Hall of Fame Inductees at this month’s Homecoming game. Coach Jerry Cumberland who was accompanied by his wife Cindy. Coach Cumberland worked at Cactus Shadows High School from 1986 – 2014. He spent 26 years as a teacher and 28 years as a coach. Coach Cumberland coached several sports including Football, Track &...
Sneak Peeks: Scottsdale Water Stories
October 30, 2018 By Les Conklin President, Greater Pinnacle Peak Association About two months ago, The Peak began publishing the email newsletters from all the candidates for Scottsdale City Council. Before I publish the newsletters, I read every one of them. “Peeks at Scottsdale 2018 Views & News” Councilman David Smith’s October 28th newsletter discusses how Scottsdale plans and manages its water...
You’re Invited to Lucy Dickens Art, #11 on the HITH Open Studio Tour!
Visit one of the hottest studios on the 2018 Hidden in the Hills Open Studio Tour! The 22nd annual Hidden in the Hills Open Studio Tour will be here before you know it! Mark the last two weekends of November on your calendar to attend this year’s event! That’s Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 16-18 and Nov. 23-25, 2018! A signature event of our non-profit Sonoran Arts League, this year’s Hidden in the Hills features 174 artists in 44...
City of Scottsdale January 2019 Events, Activities & General Information
October 30, 2018 For additional information use contact information associated with each event. Most city offices closed Jan. 1 and 21 for holidays. Most city offices will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 1, for New Year’s Day and again Monday, Jan. 21, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Collection for New Year’s takes place one day later than normal for the week. Collection for the MLK holiday will not be affected. Please...
Pumping Station Blowout Causes Los Gatos Flood Damage
As published in A Peek at the Peak, April 1993 At approximately 12:45 pm, March 25th, a major blowout occurred at the pumping station on Pima Road, about a quarter mile south of Pinnacle Peak Road. This pumping station is part of the Reclaimed Water System that was being tested for the first time that day. The system is to deliver CAP water to golf courses up north so that ground water is no longer used for this purpose. The blowout...
How Water Accelerated the Development of the Pinnacle Peak Area
Excerpted from Images of Anerica – Pinnacle Peak By Les Conklin and the Greater Pinnacle Peak Association For thousands of years, humans had lived near Pinnacle Peak, yet in 1969, saguaro still outnumbered people. The limited supply of water restricted development. Ironically, it took water to find water. In 1969, when Jerry and Florence Nelson began drilling a well on the 160 acres they had purchased on the remote...
Greasewood Announces Shows for 2018
October 27, 2018 Similar Name as Memorable Pinnacle Peak Watering Hole, Different Fun The Wild West comes alive with a series of shows in November and December at Greasewood, the newly opened one-of-a-kind western town in Frontier Town in Cave Creek, Ariz. The cast of Six Gun Entertainment, LLC, will perform stunt and acting shows for western aficionados, residents, and tourists alike. The authentic town, Greasewood, which also is a...
Scottsdale Veterans Day, Nov. 9th, Honors Vietnam Vets
October 5, 2018 Courtesy City of Scottsdale Annual Veterans Day event salutes veterans of the Vietnam War Scottsdale’s annual Veterans Day event highlights the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. The city has been designated a Vietnam War Commemorative Partner and as such, Scottsdale joins a grateful nation in thanking and honoring Vietnam veterans and their families. The event takes place at 3 p.m....
Desert Foothills Library to Host Italy Tour Lecture – Nov. 7th
October 26, 2018 Join Roberta Kritzia, international tour designer and professional artist, for a FREE lively slide lecture discussing “Small Group Travel on the “Hidden Tuscany” tour May 7 – 18, 2019. The lecture will be held Wednesday, November 7, 3-4:30 pm at the Desert Foothills Library. Kritzia will show stunning photos of Tuscany and discuss her unique upcoming tour which includes a Tuscan Cooking Class...
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