Scottsdale 35th Arts & Crafts Fair, Nov. 3rd, 9 A.M. – 3 P.M.
Oct26

Scottsdale 35th Arts & Crafts Fair, Nov. 3rd, 9 A.M. – 3 P.M.

October 26, 2018 Don’t miss this event at the Granite Reef Senior Center. More information below –   City of Scottsdale Announcement  

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ASU Art Museum: Curated Travel to LA, Feb. 13-15, 2019
Oct25

ASU Art Museum: Curated Travel to LA, Feb. 13-15, 2019

October 25, 2018 “You are invited to become an art nomad and join ASU Art Museum director Miki Garcia and curator Julio César Morales on an exclusive excursion into the heart of the Los Angeles art scene. Experience VIP access to the hottest new exhibitions, collections and art fairs Los Angeles has to offer.”  For information – ASU Art Museum News The Peak Welcomes Your Comment The Peak invites you to share your...

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AZ Game & Fish News: This Halloween Help Keep Wildlife Wild
Oct25

AZ Game & Fish News: This Halloween Help Keep Wildlife Wild

October 25, 2018 Courtesy Arizona Game & Fish Department “Halloween is on the horizon and soon those carefully carved pumpkins sitting outside may be attracting some unwanted trick-or-treaters: hungry wildlife looking for an easy meal. “As such, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) reminds area residents to be aware that Halloween pumpkins and other fall decorations, such as gourds or squash, can attract...

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Scottsdale Artists’ School Hosts Beaux Arts 2018 on Sat.,  Nov. 10
Oct19

Scottsdale Artists’ School Hosts Beaux Arts 2018 on Sat., Nov. 10

  Join Scottsdale Artists’ School in Celebrating its 35th Anniversary at Beaux Arts 2018   Scottsdale Artists’ School (SAS) is set to host a combined 35th anniversary celebration and annual fundraiser, Beaux Arts, on Saturday, November 10, 2018 Over the past 35 years, Scottsdale Artists’ School, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has been a prominent influence in the art community and continues to teach the fundamentals of...

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Scottsdale Museum of the West 2018-2019 Program Schedule
Oct18

Scottsdale Museum of the West 2018-2019 Program Schedule

October 18, 2018 Click below to learn the three ways that you can get the museum’s 2018-2018 program schedule.   Western Spirit Newsletter       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 Policy prior to publishing. GPPA Membership Make a Donation to GPPA Peak Advertisements &...

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Desert Foothills Land Trust Desert Discovery Day Set for Nov. 17
Oct16

Desert Foothills Land Trust Desert Discovery Day Set for Nov. 17

October 16, 2018 Courtesy Desert Foothills Land Trust Join Desert Foothills Land Trust for a day of free family fun at the Jewel of the Creek Preserve! As the cooler weather finds its way back into the Valley of the Sun many of us gravitate to the great outdoors in search of adventure. Desert Foothills Land Trust is a local nonprofit organization founded in 1991 that has protected nearly 750 acres on 25 preserves in the North Valley....

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Scottsdale Center of the Performing Arts December Events Calendar
Oct16

Scottsdale Center of the Performing Arts December Events Calendar

October 16, 2018 A variety of performances, including pop, classical and jazz from December 1st  through January 16th.   Scottsdale Arts News Release   scottsdale_parts_december2018 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...

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CCUSD: FIVE CSHS Commended Nat. Merit Scholarship Students!
Oct16

CCUSD: FIVE CSHS Commended Nat. Merit Scholarship Students!

October 16, 2018 Cactus Shadows High School Commended Students in The 2018 NATIONAL MERIT® SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM   James Swetter, Interim Principal of Cactus Shadows High School, announced today that Benjamin Gerst, Jared Modic, Gabriel Ozaki, Luke Rodriguez and Noah Steward have been named Commended Students in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program.  A Letter of commendation from CSHS and National Merit Scholarship...

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Family Pumpkin Carving Benefits YMCA Assistance – October 24 & 25
Oct15

Family Pumpkin Carving Benefits YMCA Assistance – October 24 & 25

October 15, 2018 Enjoy a two-hour carving experience at Carefree Town Center with renowned carver Ray Villafam from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. each day. Benefits the financial assistance program of the Desert Foothills YMCA.  For information and reservations, click below.   Desert Foothills YMCA...

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Ft. McDowell Patrol Report, July 11, 1866
Oct15

Ft. McDowell Patrol Report, July 11, 1866

By Bob Mason Published in A Peek at the Peak, December 2007 This is another in a series of reports written by the officer in charge immediately after the return to Fort McDowell. The exact grammar and punctuation are reproduced. Parenthetical remarks are by the author for clarity. Camp McDowell, A.T. (Arizona Territory) July 11, 1868 To The Post Adjutant Camp Mc Dowell A.T. Sir: I have the honor to report that in obedience to...

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