Scottsdale Group Seeks Quieter Skies, Less Pollution
April 29, 2018 The Scottsdale Coalition for Airport Noise Abatement (SCANA) is a group of concerned citizens in Scottsdale and North Phoenix who are working to make sure we all have a say on issues that impact airplane noise, air pollution, and flight safety in our neighborhoods. Our goal is to require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to adopt an approach to aircraft flight management for Sky Harbor and Scottsdale Airport...
Scottsdale Arts: SMoCA’s Summer Exhibition Showcase Begins in May
April 24, 2018 Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) is featuring different forms of immersive art this summer. The newsletter below summarizes the lineup and provides links for more information. Summer Opening Celebration, June 8 Wild Thing: Adventures with the Permanent Collection Exhibit, May 19 – Sept. 30 Refik Anadol: Infinity Room Exhibit, May 26 through Sept. 30 Lydia Okumwa Situation Exhibit, June 9 through Oct....
CCUSD: Cactus Shadows 2018 Valedictorian & Co-Salutatorians Announced
April 24, 2018 Cactus Shadows High School Announces Valedictorian and Co-Salutatorians for the Class of 2018 Cactus Shadows High School, located in the Cave Creek Unified School District, would like to congratulate the Valedictorian and Co-Salutatorians for the Class of 2018. Valedictorian, Rachel Curnutt, has been a student in CCUSD since Kindergarten. She attended Lone Mountain Elementary School and Sonoran Trails Middle School....
Thank You Apr 21 GPPA Scenic Drive Volunteers!
April 22, 2018 By Cindy Lee with Les Conklin Photographs by Cindy Lee Thank you Scottsdale Roadside Cleanup Volunteers for your support! Thanks go to: Diana and Councilman David Smith, Gina and Jake Kulp, Bill Nelson, Marg Nelssen, John Rodwick, Mary and Frank Montgomery, Judy and Evan Haft, Jane and John Guild, Gary Hohner, Connie Boose, Betty Zimpfer, Chris Filipp, Pete Gil, Jane Ceasor and Glen Lenzen. A long-standing area...
Scottsdale Arts: Tickets on Sale for 2018-19 Classical Season – April 23rd
April 22, 2018 Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ 2018–19 classical season showcases some of the world’s most celebrated musicians in the intimate Virginia G. Piper Theater. Tickets go on sale April 23 at 10 a.m. The news release below summarizes the upcoming performances: Scottsdale Arts News Release The Peak Welcomes Your Comment The Peak invites you to share your thoughts about this...
More 2018 Beautiful Skies Photos
April 13, 2018 You don’t have to go into space to enjoy beautiful skies. They are a frequent occurrence here in Peakland as demonstrated by the entries for The Peak’s 2018 Beautiful Skies Photograph Contest. The Peak’s Beautiful Skies Photography Contest was inspired by the photo Earthrise, taken by Apollo 8 Astronaut William Anders during a lunar orbit on December 24, 1968. Acclaimed nature photographer Galen Rowell called the image...
N. Scottsdale’s Las Piedras Neighborhood Enjoys Mexican Fiesta
April 14, 2018 Courtesy Las Piedras HOA By Edie Shannon A perfect desert night was the framework for the Las Piedras Block Watch party held in the neighborhood on April 7. Brightly colored paper flowers and sombrero centerpieces decorated the tables for the neighbors and their guests at a Mexican Fiesta. Salsa and chips began the party, followed by authentic Mexican food; tacos, enchiladas, and refried beans. A special guest was a...
Cave Creek Museum Spring Into HIstory: April 2018 Events
April 2, 2018 Courtesy Cave Creek Museum Spring into history at the Cave Creek Museum with new programs for children and adults and continuing exhibitions, including the benchmark exhibit “The Photography of Edward S. Curtis” that runs through May 18, 2018. Visit the Museum on April 8 (1:30pm – 3:30pm) for some ‘hands-on’ history at “Do Artifacts Talk,” a Family Fun Workshop. Children will learn to ‘listen’ to what artifacts...
Archaeologist to Reveal Ute Rock Art Stories on May 9th, Cave Creek
April 12, 2018 Courtesy Desert Foothills Chapter, Arizona Archaeology Society By Roger Kearney By envisioning the stories hidden within rock art images archaeologists better understand Ute world view and social practices. The Wednesday, May 9th meeting of the Arizona Archaeology Society – Desert Foothills Chapter will feature a presentation by Dr. Lindsay Montgomery entitled The Art of Storytelling: Ute Rock Art in...
AZ Game & Fish News: Study of Frogs Helps Understand Disease
April 15, 2018 “The search for answers to protect Central American frogs from extinction is also giving scientists clues on how to predict and respond to emerging diseases and epidemics in humans, plants and other wildlife.” AZ Game & Fish News AZ Game and Fish News (PDF) The Peak Welcomes Your Comment The Peak invites you to share your thoughts about this article by using the “Submit...
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