SUMMER/FALL 2013

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Desert Ridge Lifestyles magazine is the official DEPARTMENTS community magazine of Desert Ridge, brought to you by the Desert Ridge Community 15 Association & 32 Dining & Entertainment Association. It is designed to keep you informed community News 35 oUR Resources about what’s happening in your community, 30 cULTURE & Arts from clubs, activities and community programs to school information, special events and more. Reproduction in whole or in part of any text, FEATURES photographs or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited by 8 20 law. Trademarks, logos and content provided COVER STORY Hello, Our Name is FirstService by advertisers, sponsors and partners are NEWS ABOUT OUR ELEMENTARY, Residential owned by their respective companies and Our service is the same, but we’ve just all rights are reserved by them. The views, MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND HIGH statements and claims of advertisers or SCHOOL LOCATED IN DESERT RIDGE taken on a new name and it’s time to other DRL contributors do not necessarily About our schools in the Paradise Valley reintroduce ourselves. represent those of the publisher, Desert Ridge Unified School District 27 Community Association. 18 Personal Safety DID you know? The Phoenix Police Department is INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT YOUR tasked with protecting the community Printed in the USA. ©2011 and we do our best to be there as much Desert Ridge Lifestyles Magazine. DESERT RIDGE COMMUNITY as we possibly can.. All rights reserved. Please recycle. Management Team AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS Photos by Tina Dickson Management Team Proudly Managed by FirstService Residential Community Association 5415 E. High St., Suite 220, Bldg. A10 Phoenix, AZ 85054 Management Team Terrance Smith Chris Jenness ALyssia Saxton dustt y wa kins Carmello Shelley Boni 480-551-4300 Community Residential Lifestyles Compliance Musarra Administrative [email protected] General Community Coordinator Coordinator Compliance Coordinator Manager Manager Coordinator COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT vice Secretary Treasurer director director director Doug Dickson PRESIDENT Dan Oseran Brad Slager Kathy Crawford Greg Abrams Steve Burns Communications, Reginald Younger, Jr. Communications Finance Committee Nominating Cashman Park Community Awareness Finance and Community Design Review Committee Chair Chair, Community Committee Chair, Exploratory Committee Chair Awareness Committees Committee Chair and Cashman Park Awareness Committee Communications Committee Chair Exploratory Committee Vice-Chair and and Cashman Park Communications Exploratory Committees Committee 4 Desert Ridge Lifestyles Summer/Fall 2013 From the Board From the President You may have has to excellence in our community and noticed the changes raising property values in Desert Ridge. to neighborhood entrances throughout Green Actually Saves Green MEETINGS & EVENTS Desert Ridge. All Not only do these improvements look of the Association good, they’re also incredibly efficient! The Meetings conversion to LED lights in our monuments maintained entrance meeting Location Doug Dickson monuments have and throughout our washes will save over $350,000 in electricity over the life of the 5415 E. High St., Suite 220, Bldg. A10 received a much-needed Phoenix, AZ 85054 facelift. The improvements include new bulbs. Our new irrigation controller has (Parking Garage on 54th Street) plantings, boulders, advanced irrigation already saved over $10,000 this year alone systems, ultra-efficient LED lighting and by applying the proper amount of water and BOARD MEETINGS signage. These improvements are important instantly detecting leaks as they occur. The August 28 n September 25 investments into our community and funded best part is that we’ll enjoy these savings n by the reserve funds of the Desert Ridge year after year, allowing us to stretch every October 23 November 20 Community Association. They are part of Association dollar, minimize our impact on Open session meetings the ongoing commitment your DRCA Board continued on page 35 at 6 p.m. MORNING COFFEE CLUB Communications Chair Sponsored by AAA Landscaping When we’re children, come. We wanted to hear from all the August 13 at 9 a.m. the year clearly schools in our community, whether the begins in the fall, newest addition to our educational offerings EVENING COFFEE CLUB not in January. The in Desert Ridge, Fireside, or our perennially October 8 at 6 p.m. length of the year excelling elementary school at Wildfire. corresponds to the We hope that their insights will provide us design review committee length of the school with a view to the heart and future of our Subject to Change year, and not the Dan Oseran community. August 22 length of the calendar. Many of us bought houses in Desert Ridge It is the school year that defines time for us Sept. 5 n Sept. 19 because of the quality schools in the area, growing up, and indeed, in looking back, including Pinnacle High School, which Oct. 3 n Oct. 17 n Oct. 31 I often remember things by what grade I was in rather than the year it took place. at one time was the highest ranked public Here we are again at the beginning of the high school in Arizona. The school system 2013-2014 school year, a time of great in Desert Ridge not only helps educate our excitement for the community, and another youth, but helps maintain our propertyMEETINGS & EVENTSevents year by which today’s children will define values. In no small part due to the high their lives. caliber of schools we have, Desert Ridge ltoca ion and rebounded from Arizona’s real estate losses dates to be determined The Communications Committee thought at a faster pace than the rest of the State. that the timing of this issue of Desert Ridge Living in a community with schools like ours adult mixer Lifestyles would be a perfect opportunity for is an immeasurable value and truly an honor. us to look at the schools in our community. movie in the park We asked each school’s principal to give We hope that the next few issues will us an idea of what they see as important equally reflect the positive values of holiday lighting contest milestones for their school in the year to continued on page 35

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About our schools in the Paradise Valley Unified School District MISSION The mission of the Paradise Valley Unified School District is to cultivate, lead and inspire world-class innovative thinkers and expert communicators through a focus on the relationship between educator and student built around challenging, meaningful and engaging curriculum. PV Schools and Desert Ridge Welcome to Paradise! By Marty Macurak Education programs and choices in Communications Officer the district include K-12 International Paradise Valley Unified School District Baccalaureate; Core Knowledge®; Science, Members of the Desert Ridge Community Technology, Engineering and Math; a have the good fortune to be in the Paradise wide variety of Gifted models, including Valley Unified School District – PV Gifted pre-K, Gifted digital learning centers Schools for short – one of the state’s largest and early graduation options; and special and most respected public K-12 districts. education services, fine arts focused programs, The district’s science-technology-engineering- career and technical education, before- after- PV Schools offers individualized instruction, math pipeline begins with pre-K programs. school enrichment, and AIA athletics and challenging coursework, and a wide array Students committed to a STEM career can extracurricular activities. Special Education of academic and extracurricular programs ultimately apply for acceptance into the Center for programs serve students with a variety of Research, Engineering, Science and Technology, for parents and physical and intellectual abilities. students. Students the district’s STEM specialty high school. have the option to “We also have some new public charter open-enroll in the The district has 30 elementary schools schools,” says Macurak, “including Fireside school that best suits offering free, full-day kindergarten and an Elementary in the Desert Ridge community, their learning style, extended school day for grade 1-6. Eight which houses a Gifted Education preschool academic interests middle schools host grades 7 and 8, and and K-6 program.” Fireside also has the and priorities. six high schools serve grades 9 through distinction of being the district’s newest Pre-K programs 12. The schools in the immediate area of school, with sustainable energy return introduce the littlest Desert Ridge are Fireside, Desert Trails systems that are incorporated into the learners to language, and Wildfire elementary, Explorer Middle school’s science instruction programs. The math and science School, and Pinnacle High school. two-story, 88,664-square-foot building uses with a hands-on, reclaimed water for irrigation among other Fireside Principal “The Desert Ridge community is ideally Drew Davis with experiential features, and harvests nearly as much energy students approach. situated to access almost all of our schools,” and water as it consumes. says district administrator Marty Macurak. continued on page 9 “Every school has a unique academic approach, leadership style and culture – and for parent and student our customers, it’s all about choice.” The district is an Arizona Online Instruction provider with pvOnline, offering even more learn-as-you-go flexibility for busy K-12 Instruction in appropriate and safe use of students. Many students use a combination technology begins in elementary school for PV of in-school and online coursework to pick Fireside Elementary school uses its sustainable students. The district considers technology building systems to teach students about to be a critical component of teaching 21st up knowledge in special areas or to graduate science. The building harvests nearly as much century skills. early. energy and water as it consumes.

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VISION The Paradise Valley Unified School District will be the national leader in setting high standards for student achievement in a college-ready environment that instills a sense of community. All students will acquire a thirst for learning through challenging and engaging content that is individually crafted to propel them into the 21st century confident, poised and prepared with skills that will endure the test of time and ensure individual success. continued from page 8 Photos courtesy of Alyssia Saxton As a district charter school, Fireside maintains all the programs and benefits of participation in the PV Schools district while receiving additional funding to support its specialty programs.

School leadership — W ildfire Elementary at Wildfire Elementary School. Bales’ the key to success Sherry Stillman began her tenure at accomplishments in his inaugural year Ask any parent or professional educator, Wildfire Elementary last year, after Dr. Troy at Pinnacle include an innovative use of and they’ll agree: school leadership is a instructional resources and the continuance Bales moved to Pinnacle High School. critical component of school and student of the schools “Best of” ranking by success. (The other big piece is, you guessed Newsweek and US News and World it, parent participation). For the 2013-14 Reports’ annual school ranking issues. school year beginning August 8, the PV schools in the Desert Ridge area feature a The technology district – 21st century skills mix of district veteran principal-achievers PV Schools has a statewide reputation and lauded newcomers. Stillman’s focus is parent involvement in for excellence in the use of instructional Desert Trails Elementary support of academic achievement, and she technology, including an IT director who brings a solid understanding of the new Sheri Duggan brings to Desert Trails sits on the governor’s school technology Common Core curriculum to the students administrative experience in a preK-8th advisory panel. Among its unique and at Wildfire. grade setting and many different classroom innovative programs, the district uses WebEx technology to allow a group of Explorer Middle School National Honor Society high school Barbara Newman is new to Explorer Middle students to tutor and mentor peers and School and the district this year, bringing younger students online at home. Students unique skills in instructional strategies to a use online audio/video and content sharing applications to communicate and share documents. PV Schools was the first K-12 in the experiences both in Arizona and for the country to join the high-tech National Department of Defense Dependent Schools Lambda Rail and has established overseas. Her instructional experience partnerships with universities for staff school that’s known for innovative use of includes pre-K through elementary, and as professional development, instructional technology. Newman returns to the Desert a Reading Specialist and Gifted Specialist content development, and instructional Ridge area professionally after having lived in (Honors). activities for students. National Lambda the community before becoming an adminis- Rail is the ultra high-performance test-bed Fireside Elementary trator of a K-8 school in central Phoenix. for advanced research at more than 280 Dr. Drew Davis continues to lead the universities nationwide. Fireside school community following the Pinnacle High School 2012 opening of the district’s newest school. Dr. Troy Bales is a district veteran, most Four Paradise Valley students (elementary, middle and high school) were invited to Davis has a reputation for enthusiasm and recently winning the respect of students positive support for students and staff. and parents for leading academic excellence continued on page 12

Summer/Fall 2013 Desert Ridge Lifestyles 9 Cover Story Pinnacle High School: Solid Foundations and a Brighter Future!

Dr. Troy Bales to artificial turf, increasing revenues Principal through rental fees and decreasing Pinnacle High School maintenance and operational costs During the course of this past school n Build a new DECA classroom as our year, the Class of 2013 continued the center for business, marketing, and tradition of Pinnacle excellence with entrepreneurialism much success all across the campus. n Build a new commercial kitchen Once again, Newsweek magazine and and classrooms for our Family and U.S. News & World Report recently Consumer Science program

feel at Pinnacle High School. Thanks for the voters who supported the Bond election in 2011, Pinnacle construction includes the following projects for a fresh new look on the 13 year-old campus: n Exterior and interior paint campus-wide n 119 New Parking stalls n Remodeled visitor check-in for greater security published the 2013 Best High Schools n New carpet in the ITC (Instructional rankings. Pinnacle High School continued Technology Center) to rank as one of the best comprehensive Pinnacle High School is pleased to serve n Remodeling of existing space to create public high schools in Arizona. Nationally, 4 new classrooms the greater Desert Ridge community and Pinnacle continued to rank in the top 5%. looks forward to being our residents’ first n Add a building extension creating Moving forward, Pinnacle receives a 4 new classrooms choice for the best comprehensive public high school experience. fresh new look. Beginning in April, with n Build a new building for additional anticipated completion of December 2013, locker rooms and athletic activities For more information about Pinnacle High several projects will brighten the look and n Change the football field from grass School go to: www.pvschools.net/phs

BEST HIGH SCHOOL RANKINGS U.S. News & World Report recently published the 2013 Best High Schools rankings. Pinnacle High School continued to rank as one of the best comprehensive public high schools in Arizona. Nationally, Pinnacle continued to rank in the 5%! The publication evaluated nearly 22,000 public high schools in 49 states and the District of Columbia. Schools were ranked on state proficiency standards, how well they prepare students for college, and other factors. For more information, go to: http://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/arizona/rankings

10 Desert Ridge Lifestyles Summer/Fall 2013 Cover Story Pinnacle Girls Lacrosse: Sticking with it for the Long Haul By Nancy Harley include Greg Ritter, an eighth year coach season include: Aly Smith, a sophomore who works with the goalies and provides goalkeeper, who was named AGLA It was a group that started with a pep talks like no other; Eva Martin, a Goalie of the Year and 1st Team All-State, vision….small, but enough to plant conditioning coach who works with the and given US Lacrosse All-American a powerful seed—bring the game of girls one to two times per week, and Reggie Honorable Mention; Nicole Cosmany, Younger Jr, a certified Sport Psychology girls’ lacrosse to the Pinnacle High a sophomore defensive player who was Consultant by the Association for Applied named to 1st Team All-State; Katarina School community—a vision essentially Sports Psychology, who works with the Johnston, a sophomore midfielder who was formed by one parent to make the team on mental focus. named to 1st Team All-State and Annie game accessible to his daughter. And Frey, a junior defensive player awarded it has snowballed into a vision and a Playing other lacrosse teams from around the state, the Pinnacle girls led with heart Academic All-American. As for the reality that no one could have perhaps other eleven returning players, their record anticipated. Eight years, one non-profit and an incredible passion for the game. They have become, undoubtedly, the team speaks for itself; they are, after all, the corporation, hundreds of girls and to beat. reigning state champions. three varsity state championships later, Pinnacle Girls Lacrosse Club (PGLC) PGLC 2013 graduates include midfielder PGLC’s junior varsity team has proven to be an incredible training ground for the has become a force to be reckoned with Madi Hicks; attack players Hailey Antrim, varsity level and a powerful team in its own and arguably the premiere high school Meriam Avades, and Alex Chamberlin; and right with three undefeated seasons and girls lacrosse club in the state of Arizona. defensive players Nadine Bashir and Alison Molnar. Hicks was named Honorable winning records in almost every season Led this season for the second year by Mention All-State and will be moving since the club started. This season the former Oneonta State four-year starter, on to collegiate play with a scholarship team won their last eight games to finish decorated player, and PGLC Head Coach to NCAA DII Lindenwood University with a 10-4-1 record before advancing to Brianne Ruzek, the girls set in stone in Missouri. Antrim received All-State the league’s inaugural JV Championship their second undefeated season and state Honorable Mention. Avades was named Game, a thrilling contest that ended with a championship in as many years. And a US Lacrosse Academic All-American. heartbreaking 10-9 loss—not bad for a team Chamberlin was whose 18-player roster included eight girls awarded the AGLA who had little to no experience with the Offensive Player of game before joining the team. the Year Award, made The JV team is led by Head Coach Jennifer First Team All-State, McDonald, a former PGLC and Highpoint and was given US University player. Assisting “Jenny Mac” Lacrosse Academic are Greg Frey, a third year coach, and Chris All-American. Bashir Havrilla, a first year coach who played received All-State lacrosse in high school and college on the Honorable Mention. East Coast. The junior varsity players are While the loss of the encouraged and mentored by the coaches, six graduated senior the varsity girls, and even the returning players will certainly junior varsity players. Coach Bri, as the girls call her, earned be a hit to the team, make no mistake that Since the beginning, the mentality of the AGLA Coach of the Year award there remain many strong varsity girls—14 everyone involved with PGLC is to grow for the second straight season. Varsity returning—and outstanding players who the game. The girls who have been around assistant coaches include Dave Podolak will be moved up from junior varsity to fill for one year, five years, or somewhere in and Rod Chamberlin. Each have five the void. Decorated varsity players who years of experience and Special Assistants will continue to play for the 2013-2014 continued on page 12

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continued from page 11, Girls Lacrosse running state championships in areas where and areas without between all encourage new girls to take the sport is not yet sanctioned” (http:// programs. The AGLA their game to the next level. It is a positive, www.uslacrosse.org/TopNav2Left/Players/ is considered a high nurturing environment. HighSchool.aspx). Enter organizations school league; however, such as PGLC that operate as members the absence of a youth And these girls are not just leaders on the of the Arizona Girls Lacrosse Association league in Arizona allows field; they are leaders in the community and (AGLA), which functions under the 7th and 8th graders to in the classroom. PGLC girls are involved umbrella of the Arizona chapter of US play on the high school in student government, yearbook, National Lacrosse, the national governing body for league’s junior varsity Honors Society, Society of Women Scholars, both women’s and men’s lacrosse from youth teams. Historically Mentors, Teacher Academy, DECA, and leagues all the way up to college and post- Pinnacle’s JV roster countless other organizations—both in collegiate programs. All girls who play on includes at least four or and out of the school environment. They the PGLC are required to be members of US five 7th or 8th graders each season. truly exemplify the values of the Pinnacle Lacrosse, which provides them with certain High School surrounding communities— benefits, including insurance during games. For a more detailed overview of the sport, its involvement, commitment, academics, and origins, and its growth, visit the US Lacrosse family. The PGLC (a 501c-3 organization) is run by website at http://www.uslacrosse.org/ an incredible group of passionate parents and UtilityNav/AboutTheSport/Overview.aspx. Although lacrosse is not yet sanctioned coaches, including Laurel Chamberlin, the And if you’ve yet to see the movie Crooked by the AIA (Arizona Interscholastic outgoing President who has been involved Arrows, make a plan to do so. Even though Association), which oversees all high school on the Board for four years. “We come the focus is a boys’ lacrosse team, it will give sports in the state of Arizona, it is likely out as fans first; when we see and feel the you a good overall feel for the origins of and to become sanctioned within the next few passion our kids have for this game, we ask passion for the game of lacrosse. years. Take a visit to any town on the East ourselves...how can I become more involved? Coast, drive past an elementary, middle, It’s the Pinnacle way.” With all of these Lacrosse is truly like no other sport. Often or high school around the time of the final organizations behind them and a strong described as a mix of basketball, soccer, and release bell, and try to count the number of board at the helm, led by incoming President hockey, lacrosse is a fast-paced game that girls and boys you see carrying lacrosse sticks. Cary Winter, the PGLC’s future is nothing requires agility, speed, coordination, and— It will be challenging, to be sure, because it but bright. perhaps above all else—heart. To learn more often looks as if every child carries one. In about the Pinnacle Girls Lacrosse Club or While the majority of the girls on the PGLC certain states, it is more popular than the to join for the 2013-2014 season, visit the varsity and junior varsity teams do attend usual powerhouses of football, basketball, PGLC website at http://pinnaclegirlslacrosse. Pinnacle High School, its club status allows and soccer. Becoming sanctioned across the com. Pre-season practices start the first week the teams to pull from surrounding schools board is only a matter of time. of November; in January, the girls are placed that do not have lacrosse teams as well— on either varsity or junior varsity, and the According to US Lacrosse, “lacrosse is one schools such as Cactus Shadows, Sunnyslope, season officially gets underway. And ask any of the fastest-growing sports at the high Barry Goldwater, and even Explorer and current player; it’s a game that pulls you in. school level and is now sanctioned as a Mountain Trail Middle Schools. This has Most girls would agree that once they put championship sport in 21 states. Several been a win-win situation for girls who want that stick in their hand, they were hooked. US Lacrosse chapters also play major to play and for PGLC, which reaps the roles in organizing regular season play and rewards of talent from surrounding schools “Pinnacle Heart Can’t Be Beat”.

continued from page 9, PV Schools and Desert Ridge present to an Arizona statewide consortium The district is also one of five national Schools welcomes and encourages parents of chief technology officers and educational Premier Education Customers of Cisco. In to investigate to find the best fit for your technology leaders about the district’s pilot this partnership, Cisco provides engineering unique child. Visit pvschools.net for more of Google Chromebooks. PV Schools was support and cutting-edge network gear. information or call 602-449-2000 to learn one of the first districts in the country more about the options. to adopt cloud-based Google Apps for School starts August 8 One more reason that Welcome to Desert Education. Students work on the same Whether it’s one of the five great “home” Ridge means Welcome to Paradise. systems being used by ASU, University of schools in the Desert Ridge community Arizona, and Northern Arizona University. or another district school nearby, PV

12 Desert Ridge Lifestyles Summer/Fall 2013 Cover Story ExplorerFest 2013 Explorer Middle School

By Jennifer Klaas performances by EMS and Pinnacle High EMS PTO President School students as well as a rock band. The 2013 ExplorerFest Chairman auditorium stage will feature drama, music It is hard to believe that the 2013-2014 and dance performances in addition to the school year will be starting in just a few finalists for the ExplorerFest Student Short days. At Explorer Middle School, students Film Contest. Valley Orthodontics is our main festival and PTO parents are already hard at work The festival food court will be loaded sponsor and has generously donated a planning our highly anticipated, annual fall with delicious items from Sardella’s Pizza, comprehensive orthodontic treatment to festival, ExplorerFest. This year the festival Cold Stone Creamery, Bright Angel be auctioned off at the festival. For all the is scheduled for Friday, October 11, 2013 Treats, Cactus Kettle Corn, Nothing conditions and details, visit our website, from 5:00pm to 8:30pm at Explorer Middle Bundt Cakes, Jamba Juice and Island www.ExplorerFest.com. In addition to the School located at 22401 N. 40th Street in Loco. We will also be featuring Collette’s silent auction, each classroom at EMS will the Desert Ridge area of Phoenix. Confectionary Creations which include, be putting together a basket of goodies to be raffled off during the festival. For those who haven’t attended recently, cake pops, marshmallow pops, chocolate ExplorerFest is a community event that fudge, caramel apples and other homemade We are still accepting sponsors and has something for the whole family. The candies and toffees made from scratch. advertisers for the festival and invite all festival features live entertainment on Dr. Alyssa Levin, D.D.S., of North continued on page 15 three stages, a food court with a variety of vendors, carnival games, inflatable activities, silent auction, face painting and photo booth, basket raffle, student art BEAT THE HEAT! auction and more! Travel the world through music New this year, is our ExplorerFest Student in 200,000 square feet of air- Short Film Competition. 2013-2014 conditioned comfort at MIM. seventh and eighth grade students are This one-of-a-kind museum invited to submit their short films for allows you to experience judging in our competition. The finalists music and culture from every will have their films presented at the country in the world. It’s a festival. Deadline for submission is Friday, cool, fun way to spend the day. August 30, 2013. For more information, visit our website at www.ExplorerFest.com. Another new feature of the festival this year is the addition of a 9-hole, glow in the dark miniature golf course. Students and families are welcome to try their luck on our course, using glow-in-the-dark golf balls. Our live entertainment stages feature all types of music. The 97.6 KEMS stage in the food court area will feature jazz music MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM from the EMS Jazz Band along with our headline jazz group, the “39th Street Band”. MIM.org | 480.478.6000 | Open Daily The main stage in the field will feature live (Corner of Tatum & Mayo Blvds., just south of Loop 101)

Summer/Fall 2013 Desert Ridge Lifestyles 13 Association & Community News Traffic Safety and a New School Year By Officer Tim Mitten the school zone at the first sign and stay at Community Action Officer 15 MPH until your entire vehicle passes the Black Mountain Precinct Phoenix Police Department crosswalk in the school zone. Teenage drivers who are fortunate This month finds several thousand children enough to drive to their high school in our precinct returning to school or need to be respectful of the surrounding starting school for the first time. Whether it be a public school, charter school, private neighborhoods and obey the traffic laws. school or any other type of educational Many high schools do not have enough facility, many children will be walking, parking to accommodate all the drivers riding bikes, driving or will be driven to so the cars filter out into the surrounding school. This activity of course presents neighborhoods. Teen drivers need to park many chances for an unfortunate accident where permitted on PUBLIC streets and or criminal behavior. be respectful by not throwing garbage on the ground, playing extremely loud music We all have a responsibility as drivers of other areas where they cannot be seen. or driving erratically in the area. Speed Children should be taught to avoid contact motor vehicles to be watchful for other limits in residential areas are 25 MPH. or speaking to any person they do not know, children, even if you are not driving a child Teens also need to be aware that they are or to avoid walking up to a car that pulls up to school yourself. Children are hard to not allowed to park in private communities next to them. Parents need to communicate see and often forget to look for cars as they unless allowed, in private community park with their children about these issues, do cross the street or walk along the sidewalks. parking lots, community centers or where Drivers should take extra precautions while prohibited by signs. not assume they know, even if they say they driving in the morning and afternoons do, repeat it anyways to them. where schools are located and their Children who walk to school should be If everyone takes a few moments to slow surrounding neighborhoods. It is difficult old enough and mature enough to handle to watch for children while you are driving the responsibilities of getting to school down and take the time to be safe, we can if you are on your cell phone, or being on time and safely. These children should avoid any accidents and we can have a safe distracted by other occupants in the car. always walk in groups or at least pairs for school year. So, please slow down, watch for Drivers also need to obey the speed limits, their own safety or even have a parent walk children and be safe. I can be reached at tim. especially in school zones. School zone speed with them. Children who walk to school [email protected] or at 602-495-5238 limits are a zero tolerance area for speed should know the route to the school, which if you have any questions or concerns violations and anybody stopped for violating should be open and afford a safe view of about this or any other issues. Thank you the speed in a school zone will be cited. Your the surrounding walk areas, not through for all you do for your involvement in your vehicle must be going 15 MPH as it enters dark or overgrown areas, private yards or neighborhoods to improve the quality of life.

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The 104-room, four-story hotel is scheduled Guest bathrooms feature the SimplySmart Features of the new property are in line to open in August 2013 and will feature a shower, which incorporates a proprietary with the $1 billion Holiday Inn global variety of amenities including an outdoor Stay Smart™ Kohler showerhead and a brand relaunch which has created a more pool, a 24-hour fitness center, a meeting signature shower curtain with curved rod. contemporary brand image as part of the room, a 24-hour business center and Upgraded 100 percent cotton terry towels drive to increase quality and consistency complimentary parking. All within an easy and Bath & Body Works White Citrus across the global portfolio. The program walk to Desert Ridge marketplace and just bath products are also included. Guests focuses on arrival and welcome services, a short drive to the Musical Instruments will enjoy the SimplySmart™ bedding guestroom and guest bath comfort and a Museum and the Mayo Clinic Hospital. collection, where they will find crisp redesigned logo and signage. fresh bedding that features an attractive The new hotel also offers guests a “Holiday Inn Express hotels are designed decorative throw, a medium-weight duvet comfortable stay with innovative, to be the smart choice for value-conscious blanket and soft, 200 thread-count sheets. preferred-guest upgrades to ensure a business and leisure travelers,” said Jim pleasurable experience. Guest rooms Anhut, senior vice president, Brand feature contemporary styling, a 42-inch Management, The Americas, IHG. HD flat screen TV, iPod docking station, For additional information, updates, or to comfortable queen or king-sized beds, request rates please call our pre-opening a sitting area with a lounge chair and office at 480-473-3400 or visit us online at an in-room coffee machine featuring www.holidayinnexpress.com/phoenixnorth. complimentary Smart Roast 100% Arabica coffee. Business travelers will find large desks with ergonomic chairs, free high-speed internet access both in the rooms and throughout the hotel, and free local phone and toll free, phones with private voicemail and complimentary USA TODAY® newspapers. The complimentary Express Start® breakfast bar features a full range of breakfast items, including a rotation of egg and meat selections, biscuits, yogurt, fruit, pancakes, the brand’s proprietary cinnamon roll, and Smart Roast® coffee.

continued from page 13, ExplorerFest 2013 sponsorship. Visit our website for more found on our website and can be purchased information. Funds raised from the festival online or at the gate. local businesses to consider becoming a will go directly to the Explorer Middle partner with us in supporting the education Check out our website for all the great School PTO to help further the support of of our students. Opportunities include: ExplorerFest information and schedules. You our teachers and staff and the education of ExplorerFest Information Guide and can find us atwww.explorerfest.com or email our over 800 students. ExplorerFest Program advertising as well us at [email protected] with any as inflatable activity and carnival game Admission package and pricing can be questions. Hope to see you on October 11th!

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Cashman Park Update – CPEC Next Steps In the months following our community The Desert Ridge Community Association Construction Drawings respectively, as vote, The CPEC committee has been Board of Directors approved funds at the recommended by this Committee. Burch working on a report with The City June Board meeting to engage Burch & & Cracchiolo is a firm that has extensive of Phoenix Parks Department staff Cracchiolo and the McGough Group to experience with development agreements summarizing the community outreach, finalize the Development Agreement and in the City of Phoenix and the McGough feedback and conceptual design evolution Group has been the Landscape Architect that has occurred on the project since selected to develop the conceptual plan and it was last presented to the Parks Board final construction drawings at the outset of of Directors more than a year ago. The the project more than a year ago. information included in the report was We look forward to finalizing the agreement formally presented to the Parks Board and plans and starting construction in the on June 27th and the project received next few months. The Committee remains unanimous approval. The Parks Board hopeful that the project can be completed and City Management were highly by the late fall. A more definitive schedule complimentary of the Desert Ridge will be provided once construction begins. Community initiative; we should all be thankful to live in an Association that is Greg Abrams able to make such a positive contribution to Chair the community. Cashman Park Exploratory Committee

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The Desert Ridge master-planned community is over 5,700 acres and is anticipated to have a DID YOU population someday of approximately 50,000 residents. Creating the master plan and zoning KNOW? for Desert Ridge took more than 8 years to complete. The end result is a thoughtfully designed INTERESTING FACTS community that ensures long-term value and a high standard of living for Desert Ridge residents. ABOUT YOUR With exciting amenities, award-winning community landscaping, inviting neighborhoods, and Desert Ridge quality builders, there’s no better place to live. COMMUNITY

Did you know that APS offers free take advantage of the APS Shade Tree trees to its customers from time to time Did you know we have a new Program you will still be required to obtain Administrative Coordinator throughout the year? approval for the trees through the Desert Ridge Community Association (DRCA) Welcome Shelley Boni APS & SRP Tree Program Design Review Committee by submitting an By Chris Jenness, CMCA® Architectural Request Form and obtaining Shelley Boni is our Residential Community Manager new Administrative Desert Ridge Community Association Approval prior to planting the trees. The trees must also be from the DRCA approved Coordinator with Desert It’s called the “Shade Tree Program” and is tree list. Ridge Community available to Maricopa County customers who Association (DRCA), but meet the following eligibility criteria: To take advantage of the APS program is not new to FirstService 1. Must be a current residential APS you need to first confirm you eligibility by Residential. Shelley joined contacting the APS Shelley Boni customer living in Administrative the FirstService family in Maricopa County Shade Tree Program Coordinator April 2011 at our Corporate at 602-357-0032 or 2. APS customer have office in Scottsdale in contacting APS directly, the ability to plant the Accounts Receivable department. First register and attend a trees approximately starting out on the Accounts Service’s Team workshop then pick up 15 feet away from the for a year then transitioning over to the your trees and plant them western, eastern or Accounts Receivable Support team. There after receiving approval southern side of your she was Desert Ridge’s Accounts Receivable for the DRCA Design home Representative so transitioning over to Desert Review Committee. Ridge was a familiar and smooth process for her. 3. APS customer has the For more information legal right to plant about the APS Shade Shelley’s background is extensive in Accounts trees on the property Tree Program and how to sign up you can Receivable working with companies such 4. Ability to care for the trees as needed go to http://www.aps.com/en/residential/ as Betchel and Prudential Real Estate and 5. Must attend an APS Shade Tree savemoneyandenergy/coolingheating/Pages/ Relocation as well as management experience, workshop and qualify for 2 trees shade-tree-program.aspx. managing a radio station and a small doctor’s (qualify for an additional tree if you office. The next event is scheduled to be on live in a home built before 1980) September 28th and will be located at the Desert Ridge is very pleased and excited to Please remember that if you choose to Avondale City Counsel. have Shelley on our team!!!

Did you know that owls are a group of birds known for their distinct calls, nocturnal habits and silent flight? Spotted in Desert Ridge in the community came to visit them. The mom and babies have since left the nest. By Alyssia Saxton Lifestyles Coordinator If you see any interesting animals in the Desert Ridge Community Association community, please contact Alyssia Saxton These owls were spotted in our very own at [email protected] and get Fireside Community in Desert Ridge The your photo printed in the next Desert Ridge babies were born in the spring. Many residents Lifestyles magazine. Photo courtesy of Kandy Selgo

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Did you know about payment options? eStatements and Online Assessments Payment Options Available By Shelley Boni prior to the 15th of the month before your With Bill Pay, your checking or saving Administrative Coordinator assessment is due which is the 1st in order Desert Ridge Community Association account of your choice will be debited. for it to take effect. Contact SurePay Most of our associations are processed via Below is information on receiving and at [email protected] with any ACH debit so verify with your bank that paying your statement that may be of questions or concerns. You must have a the payment will go electronically. Please interest to you. U.S. bank account for this option. allow 3 business days for processing and eStatements allow you to receive your With Paylease you control the payment application to your account. If they don’t statement notification via your email amount and date. If you receive a violation go electronically, please allow 7 to 10 inbox. You then log onto the website and or additional charge of some kind, you business days for mailing, processing and your statement is available for you to view. can go into your account and adjust posting of your payment. How to Sign You will have access to up to 12 months the payment. It’s free with reoccurring Up - Go to your bank’s website and follow of online statements. Visit http://secure. payments. You can use a checking account, instructions or call your bank for assistance. uhlig.com/estatements/mg/rg or www. Remember to include your Association fsresidential.com/arizona/home, highlight a checking account banking card or a credit Homeowner, select e-statements to card. For assistance call 1-866-729-5327. Name, your 12-digit account number, and participate. For assistance please contact Please allow 3 business days for processing the lockbox address: PO Box 54700, Los Uhlig Technical Support (866) 428-0800. and posting to your account. Angeles, CA 90054-0700.

Did you know that you can receive community news and reminders of board meetings and events in Desert Ridge by providing your email address, not to mention lots of other great benefits when you register. FSRConnect - Website Registration How To Register n Receive important resident notifications n Log on to our new Resident Welcome via voicemail Page at http://arizona.fsrconnect.com/ Your personal information (phone numbers, residentwelcome.aspx email addresses, etc.) will be kept strictly n Enter your personal registration code confidential and will never be sold or (If not available call, 480-551-4553) provided to any outside companies; this n Or you may register with your e-mail is for Association communication only. address if it is in our data base We encourage you to register and enjoy n Follow the onscreen instructions. your new community website! Pay your assessments online for free! Visit If you experience any problems http://www.fsresidential.com/arizona/home/, What Can You Access registering, please contact your manager or in the upper left hand corner select “Make n Board minutes and community news administrative assistant at 480-551-4553. a Payment”, enter in your zip code, then n Community calendar select the option best for you. Follow the n Association documents (CC&Rs, directions on the screen and sign up. Bylaws, Architectural Guidelines, etc.) With Surepay, we will withdraw only the n Account balance and account history current assessment owed. If you have a n Update your emergency contact prior balance, or charged any other charges, information they will have to be paid separately. Your n Communicate with your Community withdrawal date will be the 2nd business Manager and the Board of Directors day of the month. You have to be enrolled n Receive community information emails

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Hello, Our Name is FirstService Residential By Jason Proudfit FirstService Residential is North America’s n Townhouse and garden-style home President largest residential property management communities FirstService Residential company supporting more than 6,000 n Rental properties; and Great New Name. Same communities and serving more than n More luxury high-rises than any other Great People and Service property management company on the For many years now you’ve come to know continent the smiling faces and helpful nature of FirstService Residential also means giving the Rossmar & Graham management and you added benefits gained from access to support teams committed to enhancing an expanded core of corporate resources, your community living experience at Desert including: Ridge Community Association. nAggregate purchasing power on national Our faces are the same, our service is the resources to reduce costs, improve operating same, but we’ve just taken on a new name efficiencies and increase real estate values. and it’s time to reintroduce ourselves. n FSRConnect™ – the industry’s only fully Hello, our name is FirstService Residential. integrated community management system uniting resident communication with What’s in a name…change? 1.5 million residents throughout North property-specific amenities, security and On June 27, 2013 Rossmar & Graham America. Our client base includes: management functions under one simple officially changed its name to FirstService n Homeowner associations, cooperatives interface. Residential. So what does the name change and condominiums n Customer Care Center – A 24/7 call mean? When it comes to FirstService n Large-scale master-planned and active center and database populated by more than Residential, it means quite a bit. adult communities 500 community-specific questions which allows more than 90% of your questions to be answered on the very first call. THE WINGS AT REACH 11 The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same By Doug Dickson very functional at the same time,” said As you see the FirstService Residential Communications Committee Elizabeth Grajales, public-art project Desert Ridge Community Association name pop up around your community on manager for Phoenix.. “You know associates’ uniforms, property signage, The City of Phoenix recently dedicated that expression, ‘If you build it, they correspondence and more, take heart in “The Wings”, eight sculptural shade will come?’ Well that’s exactly what’s knowing that this a change in name only, structures located in the Reach 11 Sports happening with these.” and things will remain “business will as Complex. Designed by artist Yang Chyi Reach 11, 2425 E. Deer Valley Road, is usual.” The day-to-day operations of your Lee, they provide spectators and athletes one of the largest soccer complexes of its an oasis to escape the desert sun and heat. current community management teams will kind in the western United States, making The structures vary in height from 12 to 14 remain the same, and your management it a national tournament facility. feet, and measure 25 feet in width. teams will still be made up of the right Tourists and groups attending tournaments people - caring, smart, trained, dedicated, This public art project was commissioned at the 5-year-old complex generated $120 and experienced – who are local experts by the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture million in sales and $2.9 million in tax that live work and play where you do. and paid for using the percent-for-the-art revenue in 2010, according to a Phoenix funds from the Water and Wastewater and For More Information 2010 staff report. Parks Capital Improvement Programs. Please visit www.fsresidential.com to learn Artist: Yang Chyi Lee The city’s public-art program spent about more about our company, and feel free to Construction: Kiewit $1.2 million on the project. talk to your community manager, board Metal Fabrication: Cald Industries members or call our Customer Call Center “These are very sculptural elements, but Concrete Fabrication: TPAC 24/7 at 480-551-4300 with any questions.

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Now is the Time to Join a Playgroup! The Desert Ridge® Parents’ Group The Desert Ridge® Parents’ Group (DRPG) is a fun-filled organization for parents and children in the North phoenix area. All families in the Desert Ridge® community are invited to check out our activities and events! Founded in 1997, the not-for-profit Desert Ridge® Parents’ Group (DRPG) hosts weekly playgroups, monthly kids’ and family activities, seasonal events and parents-only nights for residents in desert Ridge and surrounding areas. Membership dues are only $30 per year. Photos courtesy of Desert Ridge® Parents’ Group Visit www.DRPGonline.com to learn more, check out our events calendar and to become a member online.

By Barb Kozuh agonizing over potty training for the first (Mommy bonding time) that are held in Desert Ridge® Parents’ Group time, or thumb sucking or toe walking or parents’ homes on a rotating basis; toddler The weather is one of the reasons we live any number of trials or tribulations that and preschooler playgroups meet at various – and so many people visit -- the Phoenix parents go through. parks or occasionally at the local library for area in the fall. There’s baseball, golf, Story Time. If there’s not a playgroup that swimming pools, plus fabulous shopping There is a wide variety of Play Groups that fits your child’s time or day requirements, and restaurants. So many of us enjoy, meet weekly, including infant play groups many parents have started their own play or even gloat to snowbound family group and others join in. Just post your members, that we are able preference on the group website and soon, to wear shorts well into Our Upcoming Events: people start joining in. Before you know November. There’s no n Playgroup Round-Up in it, your child will be invited to birthday need to bundle them August parties and you’ll be talking to the other up with scarves, n New Mommy Meet-Up in parents about how you were able to get mittens, boots, hats September your child to bed without a fuss. and coats, only n Fall Meet & Greet in October to return after 10 If you’re interested in meeting a group minutes frozen to the n Annual Fall Festival in of parents with children who live in November bone. It’s easy and fun your area, check out DRPGonline here. to join. It’s only $30 a year for the Playgroups at a glance: entire family. In addition to play It’s even more fun when n Baby Playgroup kicks off at groups, there are Mom’s and Dad’s you belong to a Desert Ridge the New Mommy Meet-Up Night Out, other family events (like Parents Group (DRPG) Play Group. n Toddlers meet Tuesday a trip to a dairy farm, the children’s You meet families who have children the mornings museum or even learn how to make a same age that you have; who have a great pizza at a local restaurant), crafts for the deal in common with you and who your n Preschoolers meet child(ren) will most likely end up going Wednesday and Thursday kids, the Fall Festival and Spring Fling (big to the same school or preschool. As your mornings events for all the families that belong to children bond, you are more than likely n All Ages meet at the park DRPG at Cashman Park), clothing and bonding with another parent who is after school toy swaps, and the list goes on and on.

Visit www.DRPGonline.com to learn more, check out our events calendar and to become a member online.

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Please note that pool laws and regulations Water Safety vary by jurisdiction (town / city / county / state). The above guidelines are provided by Bryan Miller n Learn to perform CPR on children the Consumer Product Safety Commission Owner and Operator and adults, and update those skills Pure Blue Pool Services (CPSC) and are not intended to be specific regularly legal advice as to pool barrier or safety Adding as many water safety steps as n Understand the basics of life-saving possible is the best way to assure a safe and so that you can assist in a pool fun experience in a residential swimming emergency pool or spa. n Install a four-foot or taller fence around the pool and spa and use Parents and families can build on their self-closing and self-latching gates; ask current safety practices by adopting water your neighbors to do the same at their safety steps at home pools and spas. pools.

These are safety steps you can adopt at your n Install and use a lockable safety cover residential pool or spa: on your spa.

n Always watch your children when n If your house serves as a fourth side they are in or near a pool or spa of a fence around a pool, install door

n Teach children basic water safety tips alarms and always use them. For additional protection, install window n Keep children away from pool drains, guards on windows facing pools or pipes and other openings to avoid spas. entrapments n Install pool and gate alarms to alert n Have a portable telephone close by at you when children go near the water all times when you or your family are laws for the jurisdiction you live in. Please n Ensure any pool and spa you use has using a pool or spa contact your local government for specific compliant drain covers, and ask your laws that may apply to you. n If a child is missing, look for him or pool service provider if you do not her in the pool or spa first know Bryan Miller, Owner Operator Pure Blue Pool Services and Desert Ridge Resident n Share safety instructions with family, n Maintain pool and spa covers in good friends and neighbors working order Honest, Reliable service that you can trust.

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www.shopdesertridge.com/events/live-music/Events at Desert Ridge Marketplace District Stage AMC Fountain Stage Performance times are from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Performance times are from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM AUGUST 2013 SEPTEMBER 2013

Fri. 2 ghandi’s Garage Fri. 6 Vinyl Nova (Top 40 Cover Band) – District Stage (Top 40 Cover Band) – District Stage Janelle Loes Legendary Blues singer Hans Olson (Indie Acoustic Guitarist) – AMC Fountain Area (Blues Singer/Songwriter) – AMC Fountain Area Sat. 3 Ratio (Funk, Soul, Jazz and R&B Band) - District Stage Sat. 7 Ratio Legendary Blues singer Hans Olson (Funk, Soul, Jazz and R&B Band) – District Stage (Blues Singer/Songwriter) – AMC Fountain Area Jimmy Lee Boggs (Keyboard singer/songwriter) – AMC Fountain Area Fri. 9 The Persuaders (Original Alternative Indie Band) – District Stage Fri. 13 west Hills Brothers Tony Putrino (Acoustic Guitar Duo) – District Stage (Accordionist Extraordinaire) – AMC Fountain Area Come Back Buddy Sat. 10 knee Deep Experience (Buddy Holly Tribute 50’s, 60’s Cover Band) – (Funk, Soul, R&B Band) – District Stage AMC Fountain Area Michael Fierraro (Acoustic Guitarist Singer/Songwriter) – AMC Fountain Area Sat. 14 knee Deep Experience Fri. 16 Casey Lee Smith (Funk, Soul, R&B Band) – District Stage (Country Western Band) – District Stage grady Soine’ Rachel Brown (Easy Listening Keyboard Player) – AMC Fountain Area (Acoustic Guitar/Vocalist) – AMC Fountain Area Fri. 20 kenny Love and the Rockerfellers Sat. 17 hello Swindon (Americana, Swing Band) – District Stage (High Energy Original Alternative Band) – District Stage Leon Santiago west Hills Brothers (Acoustic Guitar/Vocalist) – AMC Fountain Area (Acoustic Guitar Duo) – AMC Fountain Area Fri. 23 A+ Dropouts with Very Special Guests Sat. 21 hello Swindon (Alternative Bands on tour) – District Stage (High Energy Original Alternative Band) – District Stage Olivia Cannon David & Amy of Peppermint James (Indie Acoustic Guitarist) – AMC Fountain Area (Acoustic Guitar Duo) – AMC Fountain Area Sat. 24 The Upper Strata (Eclectic Alternative and Blues Project) – District Stage Fri. 27 ghandi’s Garage Scott & John of Hello Swindon (Original and Top 40 Cover Band) – District Stage (Guitar and Percussion Duo) – AMC Fountain Area Tony Putrino (Accordionist Extraordinaire) – AMC Fountain Area Fri. 30 Think Horses (Original Alternative and Cover Band) – District Stage grady Soine Sat. 28 The Geetars (Easy Listening Keyboard Player) – AMC Fountain Area (Country Western Band) – District Stage Scott & John of Hello Swindon Sat. 31 peppermint James (Guitar and Percussion Duo) – AMC Fountain Area (Original and Top 40 Alternative Band) – District Stage Michael V. (Acoustic Guitarist Singer/Songwriter) – AMC Fountain Area

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During the July 12 event and continuing over the course of 30 days, pre-selected youth Club members (determined by the Boys & Girls Clubs based on need) received a $100 Kohl’s gift card to pick out clothing ‘30 Days of Shopping’ Helps Local and other needed items. The next event will take place in early August at the Kohl’s Youth Prepare for Back to School Scottsdale location where approximately 200 more youth will get the opportunity to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale, Donor and Community back to school shop. Partners Host Shopping Events Leading up to the Start of School Year As well as helping prepare children for By Andrea Omer from starting school behind their peers, the upcoming school year, the 30 Days of Marketing & Public Relations Manager Shopping events allow community partners Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale we’ve partnered with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale and aim to and businesses to engage directly with youth from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater In early July 180 children from the Boys help a total of 1,000 in-need youth shop Scottsdale. This year, the events are made & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale – for back-to-school items over the next possible by civic leaders Ellie and Michael including several from the Vestar Branch 30 days,” said Ellie Ziegler, who with her Ziegler, who are sponsoring the 1,000 in Desert Ridge – were treated to back-to- husband Michael is sponsoring the program. children. Volunteers from organizations school shopping sprees as part of the Clubs’ “All children, regardless of socio-economic such as Kohl’s, Scottsdale Active 20-30 30 Days of Shopping kick-off event at factors, deserve the opportunity to start the Club and Valley of the Sun Active 20-30 Kohl’s in Desert Ridge. school year off on a positive note and on an Club have participated in this important “In an effort to prevent children in the area even playing field.” community event for more than 10 years.

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By Officer Tim Mitten just in one ear. Do not walk Community Action Officer or run towards people who may Black Mountain Precinct, Phoenix Police Department be acting suspiciously or appear to I wish to start this month’s article with a big “Thank You” from myself be watching and waiting, avoid these and other members of the Phoenix Police Department to all those in unknown subjects by crossing the street prior to getting close to our community who offered their words and actions of support. May them and maintain visual awareness. was a tough month for both the Phoenix Police and Fire Departments 2. When walking to and from stores, mall, etc keep your head up as we lost two young heroes in Firefighter Brad Harper and Officer and be aware of your surroundings, Walk with a purpose, do Daryl Raetz. During May we honor those who served and died for our not divert your attention by texting or talking on the phone, country with Memorial Day, a day we need to step back and remember digging for car keys or be burdened with too many bags or those who paid the ultimate sacrifice so that we may live in this land packages. of the free. We also celebrate National Police Week during May 3. If you get lost or do not remember where you parked your car, where we honor those officers who have sacrificed their lives for their return to the store and ask for assistance from a security officer communities. I am always encouraged by the show of support from or store employee. Do not wander around looking lost; you the community in these tough times; it does help officers to know can be targeted as a victim. If someone you don’t know is on that they are appreciated, even as we are put in the middle of many or near your car, do not approach it, political agendas. So again, “Thank You”, walk back to where you came from we are honored to serve our and call police or security. When you community and to be your do get to your car, look around it partners. and inside before you get in to make sure no one is around or in it. The Phoenix Police Traffic Safety Tips 4. If you are not expecting anyone Department is tasked with With summer in full swing, many children are still outside playing, protecting the community at your door and the door bell rings especially at night when it cools down. This presents many potential and we do our best to be there or there is a knock, do not open as much as we possibly can. traffic problems so please remember the following: the door but talk through the door. Announce that you hear We are also your partners in n Watch for children as you drive down your streets. them and ask what they need, if Crime Prevention as we educate n Please obey the speed limit. residents in various aspects of it seems suspicious to you or not n Have a safety talk with your children. someone you know, tell them you protecting your home, family and yourself. This month I am going n Make sure they tell you where they are going. are not opening the door and that they are to leave. If they to focus on some personal safety n Keep checking on them and reminding them to stay in a practices you can use when you are known area of your neighborhood. continue on and refuse to leave, out and about. call the police to report the suspicious activity. Children 1. If you are out walking or should never answer the door! jogging, make sure you stay in a well lite area if at night or in 5. Roll the windows on your a known neighborhood during car all the way up and LOCK the day. Be aware of your your car as you are driving. Avoid parking vehicles in surroundings, both in front driveways; use your garage if and behind you by keeping possible. If you must park in your head up and if you use the driveway, then do not headphones, keep the volume low enough to hear vehicles or continued on page 35

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The fall planting and fruit trees are season has arrived! generally planted Temperatures are Fall Planting in the in late December or cooler, and it’s a January when they great time to replace are dormant. Palm plants you may have trees and other lost during the hot Arizona Desert tropical plants will summer. do best if planted Why is fall planting during the spring or so good for plants? Soil temperatures summer. Be sure to look for healthy, well- are still warm, encouraging root growth grown plants. Add 2-3 inches of compost and development and allowing plants to the surface of the soil after planting and to get much better established before before covering with granite or rock (keep next summer’s heat sets in. Also, with the mulch a few inches away from the stem cooler temperatures, plants need less or tree trunk). water. Forget to water just one day in the Fall is also an excellent time to plant a summer, and your new plants can be toast. vegetable garden. Visit the AZ Master From the fall season through spring, water Gardener website (http://ag.arizona.edu/ newly planted plants once every 3-4 days. pubs/garden/mg/vegetable/fall.html) to see There are exceptions to fall planting. tips for planting and caring for a vegetable Bare root plants, including roses, pecan, garden.

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By Matt Keel Lead Golf Instructor usual spine angle, but remove Wildfire Golf Club some knee flex from your normal JW Marriott Desert Ridge setup. Figure 2 shows a set up Resort & Spa with less knee flex. Next, take Golfers often ask me why they some practice swings and keep hit the ball so well on the driving adjusting your knee flex until range but have difficulty hitting you take a normal divot. Finally, the ball as well on the golf course. maintain that same knee flex you Most golfers assume they are not practiced throughout your entire swinging the same on the course as swing. With a side hill lie with they were on the driving the ball above your feet, aim to range. This assumption may have the right of your target because some truth, but I believe more the ball will tend to go to the left. often than not golfers are failing To make solid contact with a to make the necessary adjustments ball that lies lower than your on the course for different lie feet simply add more knee flex conditions, specifically uneven lies. while maintaining your normal spine angle. Figure 3 shows adding knee On the driving range you will typically have flex for a lie with the ball below his feet. a flat lie which means that the ball is laying Once again, take your practice swings while level with your feet. Golf courses, however Uneven adjusting your knee flex until you make an have hills and undulations which will result appropriate divot. In this situation the ball in a lie where the ball is not level with will go to the right, so aim to the left of your feet. The ball can either lie uphill, your target. downhill or on the side of a hill. In this Lies issue, I’ll be addressing playing a shot with By making some simple adjustments to a side hill lie. your setup, you will now be able to make feet simply adjust where the bottom of solid contact with the golf ball from side With a flat lie, a golfer has a certain amount your swing occurs. You can adjust where hill lie situations. Remember, it’s all in the of spine tilt and knee flex allowing the club the bottoming out point of you swing knee flex. In the next issue, I’ll continue to bottom out slightly lower than the ball occurs by adding or removing flex in your the topic of making shots from uneven lies creating a divot. To make solid impact with knees. In figure 1, notice an appropriate focusing on uphill and downhill lies. a ball that lies higher or lower than your amount of knee flex for a flat lie. Matt Keel is the Lead Golf Instructor at A side hill lie where the ball is above Wildfire Golf Club located at the JW Marriott your feet requires the bottom of your Desert Ridge & Spa. For any questions or swing to occur higher than it would information about golf lessons email Matt at on an even lie. First, set up with your [email protected].

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Purchase tickets online at MIM.org, in person at MIM, or by calling the MIM Ticket Office at 480.478.6000. For the most updated event information, please visit our website at MIM.org. Musical Instrument Museum Music Theater, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050. General Admission: $18 n Teens (ages 13-19): $14 n Children (ages 4-12): $10 n Children 3 and under: Free Programing subject to change

Madeleine Peyroux Mini Music Makers Series of the Recycled Orchestra from Paraguay! Listen Sunday, August 4 | 6 & 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 7, 14, 21, 28 to these amazing young artists perform on their Tickets: $37.50-$52.50 Thursday, August 8, 15, 22, 29 instruments made from trash, make an instrument “The only thing that matters is the song,” says singer- 9:30 to 10 a.m. for children ages 0-18 months from recycled materials and pick up a Seek ’n’ Find Activity Guide for a self-guided tour of MIM’s most songwriter Madeleine Peyroux. That conviction, 10:15 to 10:50 a.m. for children 18 months to 3 years outstanding instruments created from repurposed along with a one-of-a-kind voice, has carried the 11 to 11:45 a.m. for children ages 3 to 5 Tickets: $12 per session or $40 for all four materials. Help Ear Candy collect instruments for jazz artist from busking on the streets of Paris all the Explore music from around the globe with your chil- students in need; learn about recycling from the way to mainstream recognition. Through intensely dren while singing, dancing and playing instruments. City of Phoenix; tell us what you love about music, distinctive renditions of old classics and modern Motor, pre-language and musical skills are developed MIM and the Recycled Orchestra; and decorate tunes by the likes of Leonard Cohen and the Beatles, simultaneously, while children actively participate MIM with recycled-paper instruments. Don’t miss Peyroux has proven to be an uncannily insight- in the music making. Designed for children and the fun! ful “interpreter” with her consistently impeccable caregivers, each four-week session explores a new choice of material. musical culture in engaging ways. August sessions I Am AZ Music®: Arizona Singer- will focus on the sights and sounds of Africa. Space and resources are limited; reservations are required. Songwriters in the Round II Monday, August 12 | 7 p.m. Tickets: $15 Featuring Jay Allan, Brian Chartrand, Ryan Sims and Mat Weddle. I Am AZ Music®: Arizona Acoustic Blues Tuesday, August 13 | 7 p.m. Tickets: $17.50 Featuring the talents of Hans Olson, Chuck Hall, Nina Curri, Jimmy Pines and Washboard Jere, Dirt Music Express, Leon J and Paris James. Stanley Jordan Thursday, August 15 | Time is TBD The Recycled Orchestra Tickets: TBD Madeleine Peyroux More details coming soon. Concert will go on sale July 11. La Orquesta de Instrumentos John Pizzarelli & Jessica Molaskey Reciclados (The Recycled Orchestra) Makana Tuesday, August 6 | 7 & 9 p.m. Friday, August 9 | 7:30 p.m. Friday, August 16 | 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $27.50–$42.50 Saturday, August 10 | 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $17.50‒$24.50 Jazz guitar ace and singer John Pizzarelli joins with Tickets: $22.50-$42.50 Hailing from the isle of O’ahu, Makana is an his wife, Jessica Molaskey, a jazz-wise Broadway Founded in 2008, La Orquesta de Instrumentos internationally acclaimed slack-key guitarist, singer, singer “who deconstructs songs with a subtle but Reciclados de Cateura (The Recycled Orchestra) is devastating psychological acuity” (New York Times) already inspiring people around the world with their in a brilliant cabaret-styled show. life-changing story, astonishing musical instruments made from landfill trash and heart-warming perfor- mances. Never before seen in the United States, this youth orchestra will make their US debut with two concerts at the MIM Music Theater as part of a weeklong artist residency at the Musical Instrument Museum. Family Day with the Recycled Orchestra Saturday, August 10 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets: Free with museum admission Come celebrate the spirit of innovation and the power of music embodied by the young musicians John Pizzarelli Makana

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MIM is hosting the US debut of Paraguay’s Recycled Orchestra in August. The story of this inspiring youth group that plays instruments made from trash will be told in the upcoming documentary, Landfill Harmonic. The group will be visiting MIM, performing in two concerts and participating in workshops with local children. A full schedule for the orchestra’s visit is available online. composer, philosopher, activist and one of Hawaii’s song “Smile Big,” which propelled last summer’s Dave Holland, Kevin Eubanks, cultural ambassadors to the world. He is considered Samsung Galaxy S III commercial at the Olympics, the youngest authority on his art form and recognized to the current worldwide Hyundai advertisement Craig Taborn and Eric as one of the top guitarists in the United States by featuring the group’s cover of “When You’re Harland: PRISM Guitar Player magazine. His songs range from tradi- Smiling,” Leftover Cuties is a band you have heard Friday, October 4 | 7 & 9 p.m. tional to highly original, both instrumental and lyri- but may not know yet. Ticket prices: $32.50 & $42.50 (7 p.m.) cal, exploring a broad spectrum of themes: cultural, $27.50 & $37.50 (9 p.m.) philosophical, sociopolitical, economic, interpersonal, I Am AZ Music®: Pop Genre sensual and universal, often through the lens of Benders - An Evening with Yellow humor and a piercing wit. Aside from touring nation- Roger McGuinn wide with Jason Mraz, Chris Issak, No Doubt, Sting, Minute and Wooden Indian Saturday, October 5 | Time is TBD Santana and Elvis Costello, Makana has released Monday, August 19 | Time is TBD Ticket prices: $37.50 & $42.50 six records to date and is the winner of two Hawai’i Tickets: $20 Music Awards and an Artist for Peace Award. More details coming soon. Concert will go on sale Taj Mahal World Blues with later this month. Vusi Malesala José James Friday, October 11 | 7:30 p.m. Sunday, September 15 | 7 p.m. Ticket prices: TBD Ticket prices: $27.50 & $32.50 Under The Covers with Jim Ottmar Liebert Brickman and Victoria Shaw Thursday, September 19 | 7 p.m. Ticket prices: $37.50 & $42.50 Saturday, October 12 | 7:30 p.m. Tickets: TBD The Trishas Saturday, September 21 | 7:30 p.m. Ginger Baker’s Jazz Confusion Leftover Cuties Ticket prices: $19.50 & $27.50 Friday, October 18 | 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices: TBD Leftover Cuties MIM Musical Interludes Series Saturday, August 17 | 7:30 p.m. Featuring: Violinist Xiaolin Li & MIM Musical Interludes Series Tickets: $14.50–$17.50 Featuring: ASU Jazz Trio From the opening theme of Showtime’s television Pianist Thomas Nixon Wednesday, October 30 | 10:30 a.m. series “The Big C” to the infectiously happy Wednesday, September 25 | 10:30 a.m. Ticket prices: TBD Ticket prices: TBD Black Mountain Boulevard Update By Doug Dickson 51 Freeway have been on-going. Preliminary connection). Both alternatives have gone Communications Committee through detailed environmental analysis, and Desert Ridge Community Association Engineering and an Environmental Assessment started in late 2011 and a team are being submitted to federal officials. City The Black Mountain Boulevard (BMB) is a studied a range of alternatives, including a officials feel that The Build Alternative best proposed major arterial roadway in the City “no connection to SR 51” option. A series meets the project’s purpose and will be carried of Phoenix General Plan extending south of public meetings were held from January of forward as the preferred alternative. approximately five miles from the Sonoran 2012 through June 2013 and public input was Desert Drive/Cave Creek Road intersection The final design of the project will complete collected through July 8, 2013. through Desert Ridge to north and south in early 2014. If all approvals for the project bound ramp connections at the SR 51. City Based on the results of the alternatives are received, construction will begin in 2014 of Phoenix officials believe this roadway evaluation process, two proposals are being and complete the following year. would significantly improve access within the prepared: 1) The Build Alternative with A video presentation, maps and detailed Desert View Village area of north Phoenix. 1A-S (south of Pinnacle Peak Road) and information on the project can be found Since 1990, planning efforts for BMB, 1-N (north of Pinnacle Peak Road) and on the project website: http://www. including the ramp connections to the SR 2) The No Build Alternative 4 (no SR51 blackmountainblvd.com.

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olive oil, fresh lemons, select seafood, grilled meats your day with a delicious gourmet breakfast buffet. DINING GUIDE and fresh, fragrant Italian herbs. Life is delicious. Savor a 25-ounce Prickly Pear Margarita or a variety MIMI’S CAFÉ...... 480.419.5006 of specialty drinks in the colorful bar. Picturesque Desert Ridge Marketplace Classic, made-from-scratch American dishes served outdoor seating features majestic mountain views in a friendly, French New Orleans-atmosphere. overlooking shimmering turquoise waterways and the BJ’S RESTAURANT AND BREWHOUSE...... 480.538.0555 lush Sage Court lawn. The private dining room offers Serving Chicago-style pizza with generously portioned Nori...... 480.515.9777 an intimate area for parties of up to 25 guests. Blue salads, sandwiches, soups, entrées & desserts. An elegant and fun destination to enjoy Sage is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. cutting edge sushi and craft cocktails. CAFÉ ZUPAS...... 480.339.8038 Tuscany...... 480.293.3988 Café Zupas specializes in gourmet soups, salads and PANDA EXPRESS...... 480.502.8399 High-quality Chinese food at a very reasonable price. The modern Italian menu at Tuscany is all about sandwiches using fresh and exotic ingredients in a authentic Italian comfort flavors featuring handmade fast-casual setting. The menu offers ten homemade PARADISE BAKERY & CAFÉ...... 480.538.8406 pasta, seasonal ingredients, the freshest seafood and soups, twelve exotic salads, seven Panini’s, and five Freshly-baked cookies & muffins, soups & superb and affordable wines with exceptional service Gourmet Sandwiches. In addition, the Café Zupas made-to-order gourmet sandwiches. in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Guests of all ages are Drink Bar offers sixteen different types of soda, PORT OF SUBS/SMOOTHIE KING...... 480.502.7962 encouraged to share in a journey of Italian cuisine, Crystal Light, and Italian Soda flavorings. Made-to-order subs & refreshing smoothies. using an array of menu combinations comprised of CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN...... 480.473.3336 ROCK BOTTOM BREWERY...... 480.513.9125 mouth-watering small plates, generous sharing dishes, Authentic California-style cuisine! Try one of their A casual dining experience featuring handcrafted and individual entrees. Specializing in creating hand- hearth-baked pizzas such as The Original BBQ beers brewed on premise & an innovative menu. crafted pizzas, pastas, and cheeses, as well as delightful Chicken, Thai Chicken, and Jamaican Jerk Chicken, Good Friends, Great Food, Great Beer. house-made desserts prepared by the resort’s National cooked in an open kitchen or indulge in distinctive ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE Pastry Champions, the seasonal menu focuses on pastas, salads, soups, appetizers and desserts. You can FACTORY...... 480.342.9993 locally-grown produce and products, fresh from order online and curbside pickup is available. Hand-dipped chocolates & assorted candies. local farms as well as the resort’s own organic herb COLD STONE CREAMERY...... 480.585.7952 Packaged coffees, cocoas & more. garden. Tuscany features an open exhibition kitchen, From unique ice cream creations to smoothies, RUBIO’S FRESH MEXICAN GRILL...... 480.473.9225 wood-fired oven, indoor and outdoor fireplaces and cakes and shakes – nobody serves up the ultimate Rubio’s food is a combination of our south of the patio seating. Tuscany is open for dinner. indulgence like Cold Stone. It starts with using border roots and the influence of California’s coastal the highest quality ingredients and ends with our Meritage Steakhouse...... 480.293.3988 waters, farm-fresh ingredients and friendly people. Where fine wines meet prime aged steaks. Meritage signature process for preparing your custom creation SANDBAR...... 480.585.5900 on a frozen granite stone. Steakhouse is located at the resort’s championship Known for its spicy Mexican menu and array 36-hole Wildfire Golf Club featuring award-winning DAVE AND BUSTER’S...... 480.538.8956 of tropical drinks and ice cold cervezas. courses designed by Arnold Palmer and Nick Faldo. The ultimate group entertainment destination SLICES...... 480.513.1861 Meritage’s hearty menu, alongside prime steaks, with the best games, food, drinks, billiards, Choose from a selection of pizzas already prepared bowling, music, & video all under one roof! also features chicken, seafood and a selection of with a crispy crust and any number of topping signature side dishes in a cherry wood country club EINSTEIN BROS. BAGELS...... 480.585.3920 combinations, at affordable prices. like setting. A bold selection of wines by the glass, Einstein Bros. is your Neighborhood Café with SMASHBURGER...... 480.664.6210 half and full bottles encourage diners to sample from fresh-baked bagels, Darn Good Coffee® & Espresso, Where smash. sizzle. savor means a dedication to made-to-order sandwiches, and fresh salads. the steakhouse’s fine wine cellar. The restaurant creating the best-tasting “cooked-to-order” burger. offers a scenic outdoor patio with welcoming fire pits IN-N-OUT BURGER...... 480.563.9021 They start with 100% Angus Beef, smashed, seared and sweeping views of Wildfire Golf Club’s green Quality you can taste - classic made burgers, and seasoned on the grill, placed on a butter-toasted fairways. Flat screen TVs are tuned into the latest hand-diced french fries & creamy shakes. artisan bun and topped with the highest-quality sporting events. Meritage Steakhouse is open for ISLANDS FINE BURGERS & DRINKS...... 480.513.7231 cheeses, freshest produce and condiments. lunch and dinner. Gourmet burgers, Island fries, chicken sandwiches & STARBUCKS COFFEE...... 480.502.4761 fresh salads served in a casual, tropical atmosphere. Ryo ’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine...... 480.419.7697 High quality roasted whole bean coffees & fresh, rich, Famed Hawaiian restaurateur Roy Yamaguchi’s Italian-style espresso beverages. It’Sugar...... 480-513-1902 renowned Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine is sizzling in IT’SUGAR is a trendy sweets shop where you’ll SWEET TOMATOES...... 480.473.3233 flavor and style. First founded in Honolulu in 1988, experience an unpredictable sense of excitement and Offering an all you care to eat dining experience the highly regarded dining establishment features wonder along with the sights, smells and especially featuring fresh cut produce, specially prepared salads, the tastes of all your favorite treats. locations throughout the nation serving innovative hearty made from scratch soups, original recipe hot Asian-influenced cuisine that makes the most of Jimmy John’s...... 480.321.8052 pasta dishes and more. fresh local ingredients with “Aloha-style service.” Jimmy John’s definition of fresh is worlds apart from WOLFLEY’S...... 480.515.2424 An impressive wine list allows diners to sample a everyone else’s. Bread is baked in-house everyday Wolfley’s Neighborhood Grill is a place you wide selection of varietals with their meal. Outdoor and served fresh. Meat and veggies are sliced fresh can count on for quality food, value pricing and dining, appetizers or drinks near a welcoming in-house every day. personalized service. fireplace make this restaurant a favorite among Resort THE KEG STEAKHOUSE & BAR...... 480.419.7772 YARD HOUSE...... 480.563.9273 guests. Open for dinner. Reservations recommended. When it comes to steak, The Keg serves only the Yard House is an upscale-casual eatery known for finest cuts. They are aged for tenderness and a very great food, classic rock music and 130 tap handles Vista Lounge ...... 480-293-3726 special blend of seasonings is added to lend unique of domestic, imported and craft beer. Vista Lounge features a patio opening onto sweeping flavor while still allowing the natural properties views of the McDowell Mountains. With fire pits of the high quality. This ensures that a tender, blazing against the cool desert night, enjoy perfectly succulent, flavorful steak is guaranteed off the grill crafted cocktails, sushi and casual fare, along with every time. JW Marriott Desert Ridge live entertainment. Open late. MACARONI GRILL...... 480.538.8755 Resort & SPA Revive Spa Bistro...... 480-293-3700 More than 35 Italian specialties prepared in an Blue Sage...... 480.293.3988 Featuring an out-of-this world menu, eating healthy exhibition kitchen. Recipes are made with the finest This lively eatery showcases a spirited menu of never seemed so indulgent. Located in our Revive Spa ingredients such as imported artisan pastas, vine- contemporary American favorites and regional and open to all guests, enjoy our chef’s fresh, organic ripened tomatoes, colorful vegetables, extra virgin cuisine featuring bold flavors and local produce. Start creations in serene indoor or outdoor settings.

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modern approaches to the classic margarita. Modern STARBUCKS COFFEE...... 480.342-8231 CityCenter of CityNorth Margarita also includes the number one seller from High quality roasted whole bean coffees & BLUE MARTINI LOUNGE...... 480.638.BLUE its sister bar in Tempe, (Canteen Modern Tequila fresh, rich, Italian-style espresso beverages. bluemartinilounge.com Bar) the “Casa Margarita” with fresh squeezed lime. Upscale, casual martini lounge featuring 25 superior SYUBWA ...... 480-513-6978 martinis, tapas and live entertainment nightly. MOJO...... mojoyogurt.com Whatever you’re in the mood for, SUBWAY has a The fat-free goodness of Mojo Yogurt comes in wide variety of subs, salads, and sides to choose from KONA GRILL...... 480.289.5707 | konagrill.com several delicious flavors. Customize with scrumptious and every one of their Subs is made fresh in front of Casual elegance and an eclectic menu of dishes you, exactly the way you want it! ranging from pasta and pizza to sushi. toppings for a taste-bud-pleasing masterpiece. SUSHI STATION...... 480-513-8699 MELLOW MUSHROOM...... 480-889-0999 OCEAN PRIME..... 480.347.1313 | ocean-prime.com A Cameron Mitchell Restaurant featuring prime sushistation88.com mellowmushroom.com The popular “Kaiten Sushi” (Revolving) Japanese Mellow Mushroom is much more than pizza and beer. seafood, hand-crafted cocktails, world-class wines and live music every night. concept is now available. You will enjoy It provides an experience filled with colorful art, quality sushi and fresh ingredients from all eclectic music and an extensive menu with food that SKINNY ITALIAN...... 480.513.3844 over the world. Fun for the family and available Featuring traditional Italian cuisine with a healthy twist. comforts the soul. for special events. Modern Margarita...... 602-795-8111 Tryst Café...... 480-585-7978 | trystcafe.com modernmargarita.com Breakfast, lunch, and dinner featuring organic, Modern Margarita, a Fork & Dagger Restaurant West of Tatum natural and locally grown products; extensive Group concept from Valley restaurateur Julian Ct afé a Desert Ridge...... 480.473.4387 Wright, offers a fresh spin on the traditional gluten free menu and full bar all in a friendly, Comfort food with a twist! Homemade pancakes, urban environment. Dine in or carry out. margarita. It features a large selection of freshly waffles, crepes, coffees, paninis, pastas, sauces, made margaritas, gourmet street tacos, burgers, Yogurt Plus+...... 480-502-4200 | YogurtPlus.us meatballs, soups and desserts. Open for Breakfast and An exciting self-serve yogurt shop with fresh guacamole and additional sharing-plate Lunch. 6am – 4pm, Monday – Sunday options. Visitors appreciate Modern Margarita’s 12 rotating flavors and over 70 different high-quality, locally sourced food and beverages, in HUMBLE PIE...... 480.502.2121 scoops of toppings! a lively atmosphere where the party continues until Featuring a medley of starters, salads, pastas, 2 a.m. Located on the north side of High Street sandwiches, and pizzas with fresh ingredients between 53rd and 54th Streets, Modern Margarita and a crust to crave. The MIM include as 1,200 square foot patio where guests PITA JUNGLE...... 480-473-2321 | pitajungle.com THE MIM CAFÉ & COFFEE SHOP can enjoy margaritas from $7 to $12, and happy An eclectic blend of fresh ingredients, creative The Musical Instrument Museum Cafe & Coffee hour pricing between $3 and $10. Unusual flavors energy, and good times. Take your family or meet Shop is open to non-museum patrons. Hours: Cafe, include hibiscus, prickly pear, cucumber and other your friends and discover the art of eating healthy 11-2; Coffee Shop, Normal Museum Hours.

Summer/Fall 2013 Desert Ridge Lifestyles 33 Dining & Entertainment DELICIOUS RESTAURANTS IN THE RESTAURANT REVIEW DESERT RIDGE AREA NORI NORI NOODLES MENU 480-515-9777 JJAM-PONG ($13): 21001 N. Tatum Blvd, Suite 48, Phoenix, AZ 85050 Rich seafood medley in a white broth with ramen noodles, assorted Sun-Thu, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. • Fri-Sat, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. seafood and vegetables. This entrée was a favorite for several of our 4 out of 5 stars reviewers.

It’s not unusual to find salmon on NORI TEMPURA MENU the menu of a Japanese restaurant, but Nori Sushi offers many options Shrimp Tempura ($7): including grilled, stuffed into Deep fried black tiger shrimp with haemul pajeon (Korean pancake), tempura dipping sauce. The tempura baked with feta cheese or served as was light and tasty, the shrimp perfectly sushi with a jalapeno wasabi in a spicy salmon hand roll. cooked and the sauce was absolutely Chef-owner Hyunwook Lee offers a broad menu with Asian wonderful. fusion dishes that will appeal to every appetite from traditional Vegetable Tempura ($6): to adventurous. As one of our reviewers said, “Venture to the Mixed Julienne Fresh Vegetables w/ unusual…the standard fare is standard, but some of the more Tempura Dipping Sauce. As with the interesting items on the menu are where Nori makes itself known. shrimp, the Veg Tempura was lovely. Save room for desert, because they’re excellent.” Again, light and tasty, delicately cooked Our group of six reviewers instantly agreed. Photo courtesy of Alyssia Saxton and served with a delicious sauce. NORI SPECIALTY MAKI MENU NORI HOT DISH MENU Nori Tempura Roll ($15): BBQ Beef Short Rib “GALBI” ($12): Spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, asparagus, yamagobo and jalapeno inside Sliced beef short rib marinated with house Korean BBQ sauce, deep fired paniko tempura. Served with sweet miso, sweet kabayaki served with Asian sweet mashed potatoes. and sriracha sauce. Nori Teriyaki ($12): Baked U10 Roll ($15): Fruity soy glazed house teriyaki salmon with Asian sweet mashed Crabmix, avocado and cucumber inside u10 diver scallops baked with potato. Choice of chicken/ NY steak/ salmon. shitake mushroom, onion, creamy baked sauce, and sweet kabayaki sauce. Chicken Yakitori ($7): Poke Poki Roll ($14): Skewered chicken with green onion, brushed with sweet chili soy glaze. Crabmix, asparagus and cucumber inside ahi tuna poki mix, crumbled NORI DESSERT MENU doritos with sliced avocado on top. Chocolate Lava Cake w/Lemon Sorbet ($7): NORI MAKI SUSHI MENU Hot fudge chocolate with fresh icy lemon sorbet. Our panel’s Rainbow Maki Roll ($14) Eel Avocado Maki Roll ($8) favorite dessert. Cucumber Maki Roll ($10) Spicy Tuna Maki Roll ($14) Green Tea Crème Brûlée ($5): California Maki Roll ($10) Traditional crème brûlée with green tea flavor. A great idea, but an average result. NORI NiGIRI SUSHI MENU Crispy Green Tea Waffle ($5): Sea Bass Nigiri ($5) Yellowtail Nigiri ($5) Crispy sweet Belgian waffle with fresh fruits. NORI SALAD MENU Tempura Ice Cream ($5): Chinese Chicken Salad ($11): Deep-fried ice cream with pound cake. Choice of vanilla or green tea. Cooked shredded chicken breast with sweet Mochi Ice Cream ($5): sesame dressing. Several of our panel felt this Japanese rice cake with mango ice cream. Choice of vanilla/ dish was too plain and would order other more flavorful items. chocolate/mango/green tea.

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continued from page 27, Personal Safety Resource Numbers leave anything of value in plain sight. ASSOCIATION APS Even a bag that may appear to have Desert Ridge Community Association 24 hour line ...... 602.371.7171 valuables in it could lead to a theft. 480.551.4300 (Includes Street Light Outtage) 6. Keep a constant eye on your children. After Hours Emergency Cox Communications...... 623.594.1000 ALWAYS know where they are and 602.336.2700 Qwest Communications...... 800.244.1111 keep them in sight. Children are Green Pools...... 602.506.6616 easily distracted and can wander PUBLIC SERVICES Maricopa County off in only a couple seconds. This is Phoenix Water Department M-F Graffiti Busters...... 602.495.7014 vitally important around the summer 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. time as many children are attracted 602.262.6251 SCHOOLS to pools, PLEASE WATCH YOUR Fireside Elementary...... 602.449.4700 Weekends, CHILDREN AROUND WATER. Holidays, Principal, Drew C. Davis, after 5 p.m. [email protected] These are just a few safety tips to keep 602.261.8000 Wildfire Elementary...... 602.449.4300 in mind. If you would like further Phoenix Police Principal, Sherry Stillman information on these and other safety Department [email protected] tips, have another question about issues Non-Emergency Crime Stop...... 602.262.6151 Desert Trails Elementary...... 602.449.4100 in your community or would like a more Phoenix Public Works Principal, Mrs. Kristen Lee in depth safety presentation, please do not Trash/Recycling...... 602.262.7251 klee@pvschoolsnet hesitate to contact me. I can be reached at Parks Forestry Department 602-495-5238 or at tim.mitten@phoenix. Downed Trees in Right of Way... 602.262.9440 Explorer Middle School...... 602.449.4200 Principal, Ms. Marianne McMurrin gov. Thanks again for being involved Malfunctioning Traffic Signals.. 602.262.6021 [email protected] in your community and partnering with Streets/Street Sweeping...... 602.262.6441 Pinnacle High School...... 602.449.4000 the Phoenix Police Department to help Southwest Gas Principal, Dr. Troy Bales improve the quality of life and safety of your Customer Service...... 602.861.1999 [email protected] neighborhood.

Board of Directors, Marsha Hove, Christy From the President Stokes and other contributors for another Communications Chair continued from page 5 continued from page 5 magnificent Independence Day celebration. the environment and keep Association fees It was a beautiful night for everyone to our community and topics that are as low as possible. enjoy the music, dancing, patriotism and keenly relevant for the season. The fireworks. Communications Committee is happy to A Landmark Edition take suggestions for future issue topics. The DRCA Communications Committee We hope that you’ve been around this Simply contact our Desert Ridge property recently announced that our Desert Ridge summer to see some of the great things management company, FirstService Lifestyles Magazine has now contracted happening in Desert Ridge. If not, we hope Residential at 480-551-4559, to let us with enough display advertisers that it not that you were pleasantly surprised by the know if you have any suggestions. Finally, only pays for itself, but has also become improvements and changes you may have in my first letter as Communications a source of income for our Association. noticed as you returned. Committee Chair, I would be remiss not Congratulations to our Communications to thank Kathy Crawford for her tireless On behalf of the DRCA Board, we Committee and its chair Dan Oseran for work over the last two school years as appreciate your support and look forward all their hard work. Please take a moment Committee Chair. The Desert Ridge to talking with you in person at a monthly to review the advertisers in our magazine Lifestyles magazine has gained much from and let them know you have read and board meeting or lifestyle event. her tireless work. A+ appreciate their ads. Doug Dickson Dan Oseran Another Great Lifestyle Event President Communications Committee Chair I’d like to publicly thank the Aviano Desert Ridge Community Association Desert Ridge Community Association

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