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  Local artisans mix art and charity By Tim J. Randall When Barbara Forman decided to host the inaugural Artists for a Cause AZ event on Saturday, Jan. 23, and Sunday, Jan. 24, she wanted an important organization to be the beneficiary. For Forman, it was easy to choose the Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center (SARRC). “We are partnering with Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center (SARRC), an organization which was so important for our family when our youngest son was diagnosed with high-functioning autism,” said Forman, Artists for a Cause AZ’s managing director. Artists for a Cause AZ—which will be held at The Mercado at Scottsdale Ranch—is an organization with a mission: “To create a marketplace for artisans to showcase their talents and to give back to the community. Thus, in the ‘spirit of charity,’ we are Artists for a Cause,” the website stated. In choosing SARRC, an international nonprofit dedicated to autism research and education, Forman wanted to show appreciation for the group’s extraordinary work with her son. She is also calling attention to a disorder that affects 1 in 68 children in the United States, according to the SARRC website. “SARRC is committed to working together with the community to increase awareness about autism and provide support to the children, teens and adults diagnosed with the disorder,” said Daniel Openden, Ph.D. president and CEO of SARRC. “There are many people with autism in our community, and the number keeps growing. Treatment is intensive, but the earlier it starts, the more effective it is.” Artists for a Cause AZ will host events twice monthly, on the second and fourth weekends, to showcase the handcrafted inspirations of up to 35 talented designers. “We wanted to do something where local artists could display and sell their work while also benefiting charities in Maricopa County,” she said. “We are making this about giving back.” The inspiration behind Artists for a Cause AZ began when Forman, along Page 6
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  with a group of artists with whom she had previously worked, needed a new venue and concept as a means to display their work. “With the closing of the weekly Artisan Market shows at the Scottsdale Waterfront, many felt the desire to continue on with arts shows that would be held on a regular basis,” said Bobby Harr, a renowned fuse and kiln formed glass creator. “Artists for a Cause AZ was created for this reason.” Forman added that “for a lot of us this is our livelihood.” “Now we can also give to causes that are close to our hearts.” Forman, who also is the proprietor of BD Designs, a boutique shop featuring intricate jewelry creations, indicated that an array of art will be available at each gathering including paintings, glasswork, jewelry, and aromatherapy products among others. The booth fee costs $155, of which 10 percent will be donated to the collaborating charity. “Proceeds from this special event will support SARRC’s work to improve screening and accessibility to diagnosis and intensive treatment with the ultimate goal of helping individuals with autism live as independently as possible.” said Openden. For more information, visit Artists for a Cause at. com.
  By Kathy Burwell Dr. A. Denise Birdwell joined the Scottsdale Unified School District as interim superintendent Tuesday, Jan. 19. Dr. Birdwell has 33 years of experience as an educator, teacher, department chair, coach, athletic director and administrator. Her breadth of experience ranges from education law to curriculum to finance. She served as superintendent for the Higley Unified School District, assistant Superintendent for Dysart Unified School District and for eight years as assistant principal and principal at Paradise Valley High School. Since retiring from the Higley Unified School District in June 2015, Birdwell has been the principal owner of Birdwell Educational Consulting, providing training in the analysis of teacher and principal evaluations. “The Board has full confidence that Dr. Birdwell’s background, talents, and experience will lead our District in a positive direction,” said Governing Board President Bonnie Sneed. “We believe that Dr. Birdwell’s hire will
  help us stabilize the district, continue important initiatives, and leave the district in a better position for the next transition phase, which is to hire a new superintendent. We look forward to working with her as we continue important initiatives such as the 2020 Strategic Plan, election initiatives, budget process, and the search for a new superintendent.” “Scottsdale Unified School District has a history of outstanding students, teachers and support staff. SUSD programs and schools stand out across Arizona and the nation,” stated Birdwell. “I look forward to harnessing our past successes and embracing our future challenges as we move our students toward post-secondary education and successful career placement. I believe that students should be at the center of all decisions and through a collaborative process with a shared vision, we can create the highest levels of student achievement.” Community members interested in learning more about SUSD may visit. Additionally,
  community members are invited to attend Governing Board Meetings, which are held at 5 p.m. at Coronado High School, 7501 E. Virginia Ave., Scottsdale. The next SUSD Governing Board Meeting will be held Feb. 9. Parents and community members may also attend superintendent evening office hours. “The office hours provide an opportunity for parents and community members to learn about district initiatives and to ask questions,” said Kristine Harrington, SUSD public information officer. The meeting locations are rotated between SUSD high schools. Upcoming office hours will be held at Chaparral High School on Feb. 16 at 6 p.m.
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  Enjoy close encounters with high-end equines at the Arabian Horse Show By Scott Shumaker Each day of the Arabian Horse Horses, royalty, million-dollar deals, Show features heats of various from Western shopping and gourmet food: what competitions better captures the essence of modern horsemanship to English dressage. When visitors want a Scottsdale than this? break from watching The 61st Scottsdale some of the most Arabian Horse Show, valuable and prized Thursday, Feb. 11, horses in the world, through Sunday, Feb. they can peruse an 21, at WestWorld, extensive range of holds attractions shopping, dining equine lovers and and family-friendly those just tipping a toe activities available. in the phenomena. The show includes For fanatics, the displays from more Arabian Horse Show than 300 vendors. is the first and largest The Scottsdale Arabian Horse “We have a following show of the season Show runs from Feb. 11 through of non-horsey people and debuts the next Feb. 21. generation of legendary horses. For who come year after year because everyone else, the Arabian Horse Show there’s shopping, there’s great food, offers an opportunity to see world- there’s educational seminars, there’s class horsemanship and experience competitions, and there’s behindthe mystique of the Arabian horse the-scenes barn tours,” said O’Shea. This year’s events include ceramic breed first-hand. The event, organized by the Arabian Horse Association of horse painting, talks by horse Arizona, has become a Scottsdale experts, and “Meet an Arabian Horse” sessions, where visitors can classic. But why an 11-day show dedicated touch and sit on an Arabian horse. O’Shea said that one new activity this to Arabian horses? “Arabians are the most beautiful year will be VIP tours to give visitors breed,” said Taryl O’Shea, executive an inside glimpse at the glitzy world director of the Arabian Horse of world-class Arabian horses. “People can see what it takes for Association of Arizona. “They are known for their beautiful these horses to get ready to compete faces, the big eyes, and they are very in such a huge event,” said O’Shea. There is more than bragging friendly animals. Everyone new should come and meet an Arabian rights at stake in championship horse up close and personal because competition—Arabian horses have they’re just amazing, friendly animals.” a following among the wealthiest Arabians are considered one of horse owners, who are drawn to oldest breeds of horse in the world the show from around the world. and possess traits especially suited High-dollar deals take place inside for desert warfare. One of the many elaborately decorated barns during myths surrounding the breed is that the show. “The top (horses) will go for they are so personable because prized horses would sleep in the family tents millions of dollars...A lot of the with their Bedouin owners. Today, royalty will come and pay whatever Arabian horses have a reputation for prices need to be paid to the get the new and best horses,” said O’Shea. being friendly and versatile. Whether you are an aficionado or “They can step really high, or they can jump, or they can do all sorts of just curious to see what the mystique cowboy things. They are just really of the Arabian horse is all about, the smart creatures that stand apart from Arabian Horse Show is a one-of-akind event. the other breeds,” said O’Shea.
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  By Kaddie Stephens The new year may mean new beginnings, but the city of Scottsdale is sticking with tradition for its Parada del Sol Parade, which will celebrate its 63rd anniversary at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. “We have everything,” said Wendy Springborn, the vice president of the Parada del Sol Parade. “We have people who walk in the parade, horse-drawn carriages, floats, even the local middle school is involved helping us keep the parade route clean.” Parade-goers can also expect to see Arabian horses, mountain men, a community band, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts and more. Springborn said that there are more than 100 entries in the parade so far, and attendance ranges from 20,000 to 30,000. With these large crowds comes large proceeds, and Springborn said this year Parada del Sol’s designated charity is STARS, Scottsdale Training and Rehabilitation Services, a nonprofit that works with developmental disabled and traumatically brain injured individuals. Parada del Sol also holds an annual rodeo at WestWorld of Scottsdale— this year it’s from Feb. 25 to Feb. 28— benefiting various charities such as Every Kid Counts, The 100 Club and the Veteran Tickets Foundation. This year the parade will close Scottsdale Road from Indian School Road to Second Street. For more information on road closures, ways to enter the parade, and specific details visit.
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  By Michelle Talsma Everson Christine Marsh, an Advanced Placement English teacher at Chaparral High School, has a lot to celebrate. In addition to successfully teaching students for 24 years, Marsh was recently named the 2016 Arizona Teacher of the Year by the Arizona Educational Foundation. It’s an honor that comes as no surprise to the Chaparral students who have voted her Teacher of the Year three times. “I became a teacher because I wanted make the world a better place; I wanted to change the world,” Marsh said. “When I was in college and realized that my chances of literally changing the world were almost nonexistent, I came to the conclusion the I could still have a significant impact on the world by influencing others. I realized that I could still change the world and make it a better place by helping to create powerful future leaders and participants in society. I believe that teaching does, indeed, do that. Yes, I was—and am—very idealistic.” Marsh’s enthusiasm for education
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  goes beyond the classroom. In addition to teaching, she blogs about education issues for Arizona K12 Center; is active in Valley Interfaith Project (she participates in the education component of the community group); is involved in SOSAz; and is the site representative for Scottsdale Education Association. She has also been her school district’s representative at the Arizona Education Association (AEA) and joined the Arizona School Administrators Association. Marsh’s principal, Gayle Holland, nominated her for the 2016 Arizona Teacher of the Year. In addition to the nomination there were essays to complete, letters of recommendation, a clip of her teaching, an interview and a speech, she explained. Marsh will go on to compete for the national title this spring. She and the other four finalists, known as “Ambassadors for Excellence,” will spend this year advocating for students and the teaching profession at dozens of educational, governmental, business
  and other meetings around Arizona, according to the Arizona Educational Foundation. “I would like to use the platform to broaden my voice as an education advocate,” Marsh said. “I hope to make a difference in the upcoming year. Honestly, the role is too new to me to Christine Marsh became a teacher because she “wanted to delineate exactly how make the world a better place.” I see that happening but I am going to every event to which big picture of education now than I did I am invited and am advocating with before, and I find myself incorporating as strong as a voice as possible on that broader knowledge into my behalf of teachers, students and public classes,” she said about her continued education. schools.” She also plans to run for a seat on Added to her teaching and extracurricular involvement, Marsh is the Paradise Valley Unified School a mother of two sons (ages 20 and 22) District’s board because “I believe that and recently earned a master’s degree I need to ‘walk the talk.’” To learn more about Marsh, follow in educational administration from her blog at. Grand Canyon University. “I have a broader awareness of the org/author/christine_p_marsh.
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  By Scott Shumaker looking back
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  Golf comes to Scottsdale
  Local radio personality and teacher Bernard M. Kane and businessman Fred Dittmer pose together on the Paradise Inn putting green in this photo from 1959. The Paradise Inn also shared an 18-hole course with another resort.
  This photo from 1955 shows golfers surveying the Scottsdale Country Club’s course. The course first opened in 1953 as the Sundown Golf Course.
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  In this photo from 1915, a golfer plays on one of the Ingleside Inn’s oiled sand greens. Ingleside was one of Scottsdale’s first resorts and later opened the city’s first 18hole golf course.
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  The 2015 Waste Management Phoenix Open broke its weekly attendance record with more than 500,000 spectators. The growth of this event shows how far golf in Scottsdale has come. In 1909, local golfers and vacationers played on oiled sand greens and partial courses. These first holes developed over the decades into increasingly highclass courses. Today, golfers descend on the city from all over the world to play on elite courses in the region’s mild climate. But this vibrant industry, like many things in Scottsdale, grew from humble origins.
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  In 1946, the Ingleside Inn’s course was upgraded and became the Arizona Country Club. This photo shows several Arizona Country Club fairways abutting the Outpost Resort. In the early years of the Arizona Country Club, the Outpost was a popular “19th hole” for golfers to rest after a round of golf.
  As televised golf events grew in popularity in the 1980s, the PGA sought more stadium-style courses. Mayor Herb Drinkwater helped entice the Phoenix Open to move to the Stadium Course at the Tournament Players Club in 1987, where it remains today. This photo shows a golfer and spectators at TPC’s first Open in 1987. 14
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  This Valentine’s Day take your love to “Late-Night Catechism III: ‘Til Death to Us Part.” The cheery title is a thoughtful reminder that this love stuff can have pretty grim consequences! By the time you and your special someone are through watching actress Patti Hannon as Sister (the kind in a habit) lecture on the pitfalls of relationships, you both might be ready to spend the night with a good book instead of each other. Sound romantic? Hmmm. Sister is available to hold the sword of Original Sin over your heads at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts at 8 p.m. every Saturday in February. Go to for ticket info. And have fun, kids. Counting the days until Spring Training? Here’s good news: It should be easier to know the score this year at Scottsdale Stadium, spring home to the San Francisco Giants. The old scoreboard is being replaced this month with a larger, LED display. Fans in the past have complained that the old scoreboard was hard to read in the glare of the sun, which made it necessary for them to put down their hot dogs and pay attention to the game. The bigger space will also allow for more graphics.
  its mission by raising funds for Brokers for Kids/Agents Benefiting Children and Cheyanna’s Champions 4 Children (CC4C) through proceeds from cornbread sales at its Phoenix and Austin locations respectively. Z’Tejas famous cornbread is freshly made and priced at $3 per order. Brokers for Kids/Agents Benefiting Children is a year-long fundraising effort by commercial and residential real estate professionals throughout the Valley. Funds raised throughout the year goes to Scottsdale Active 20-30 Club, a nonprofit established by young professionals whose mission is to help underserved children in the community. Unconvinced of Sister’s ability to spark romance, but not quite satisfied with roses and chocolates? Why not try some horse pucky? The Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show () is sponsoring a “Behind the Scenes Barn Tour” the morning of Valentine’s Day, which falls this year on a Sunday. The tour will be followed by something called “Meet an Arabian Horse,” which I take to mean seeing an Arabian horse up close, unless one of them is named “Mr. Ed.” I confess I’ve never ridden an Arabian. Too fancy for my skills. My typical steed in the old days was a stable-sour nag with a propensity to buck. Which leads to real suggestion for Valentine’s Day, or as I frequently abbreviate it, VD: Take her/him riding. Scottsdale boasts a number of rental stables. Just be sure you know how to ride.
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  By Srianthi Perera At 16, Hamilton High School junior Dhruv Iyer has decided on his career— technology entrepreneur. It isn’t an idle dream. He’s nearly there. Dhruv, together with Adi Sidapara, 15, of Scottsdale, Viraj Puri, 15, of Alexandria, Virginia, and Aniruddh Iyengar, 17, of Boston, participated in a four-week camp at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology last summer. The curriculum centered on entrepreneurship, which they studied by putting it to practice. The result is Allbeat, a technology platform that enables people to discover indie music with 11-second song previews. Now, the teens plan to launch Allbeat as an IOS application for iPhones, and follow it with an Android version for Google phones and a release on the Web. Allbeat is Adi’s brainchild. “My idea really came to fruition out of the frustration I had when it came to finding music,” he said. “Finding new music you like is hard because you have to listen to entire songs. Allbeat really came out of that idea—it’s to make the entire process shorter and even powerful for the artist and for the listener.” The music discovery platform enables its target audience of young adults to preview songs of any genre, follow a link to a particular artist’s website and download the music using a regular channel. As much as it will help listeners, Allbeat will also serve struggling musicians, the teens said. They said they feel that many talented musicians, who have not signed to a large music label, don’t get a chance to adequately market their work. “We’re trying to give a channel for anyone, really, anyone with any kind of musical ability to share with people,” Dhruv said. The MIT Launch Summer Program, which gathers 160 high schoolers from around the world to learn entrepreneurship and start companies, is thorough. In four weeks, students come up with an idea, identify the customer, learn what to offer them, how to reach them, how to formulate a
  business model and generate revenue. Dhruv and his teammates did at least 100 hours of market research, talking to the public on the streets of downtown Boston and to students at a nearby college. They tested the theory that the human attention span for music was 10 to 12 seconds and discovered that 11 seconds was the most powerful length of time. Back in their respective cities, they continued to work on the project, collaborating remotely. A fifth member was added to the team: 15-year-old Nathan Flurry, a student at BASIS Prescott. In October, they launched a test site, and 700 people signed up (view the test version at). While Allbeat will be available for free to listeners, the teens have figured a means of revenue for their business. “In entertainment and media in general, the data and the analytics is very valuable for advertisers,” Adi said. “What we’re trying to foster is this new kind of connection between artists and listeners. Any kind of interaction in this realm is going to be very powerful for marketers to use.” Both Adi and Dhruv hail from families who have entrepreneurship and technology backgrounds. Adi, a sophomore at BASIS Scottsdale, said his father started two companies while working at another one. Dhruv’s father works at Intel Corp. in Chandler and his mother teaches science at Knox Gifted Academy. “It was really after I went to the camp that I decided that entrepreneurship is the career for me,” said Dhruv, who has been participating in robotics competitions, science research and the like for much of his life. Time will tell whether Allbeat will become a runaway success or not. In the meantime, Dhruv revels in the experience. “There’s no secret formula for entrepreneurship,” he said. “You just have to find a good couple of cofounders and just start working on it.” He also has a message to his fellow students. “Every high schooler should try starting a company. I think it’s a ton of fun more than anything.”
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  By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski The Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival is a labor of love for Bob Segelbaum, the event’s executive director. Planning for the festival, which this year runs Feb. 14 through Feb. 28, begins 12 months prior and continues through to the day before the event. “We start our screening process as soon as the festival is over,” Segelbaum said. “We have three screening committees—West Valley, Chandler and Scottsdale. They all review the same film the same week and they rate them. “Based on the rating, we decide which films will play at the festival.
  They screen all through the spring and summer and into the fall. We hopefully have our selections by October.” The films—like “The Secrets of War,” “The Blind Hero: The Love of Otto Weidt” and “One in a Lifetime”— are shown at three different theaters, Scottsdale Shea 14, Chandler Fashion 20 and Arrowhead Fountains 18. For a complete list of films or ticket information, visit or call (602) 753-9366. This year is the Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival’s 20th year and the organization is celebrating it with a party at the Phoenix Art Museum at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11. Tickets are $36.
  “We’re having a special party at the Phoenix Art Museum,” Segelbaum said. “We’ll have hors d’oeuvres and drinks and a short presentation. If there’s time, people can wander through the galleries. Then at 7, we go into the theater and there’s a film presentation called ‘The Wandering Muse.’” Whether it’s screening the films, presenting the anniversary party or just seeing satisfied film goers, he’s thrilled to be a part of the event. “It’s a labor of love,” he said. “It’s a lot of work. I’m like an engineer on the train to make sure the train stays on its tracks. “It’s a great thing and we’re very fortunate that we’ve been able to carry on the tradition for 20 years. We have a great group of people working and we all look forward to the successful festival.”
  Oh the Tangled Beauty strives to please clients By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski As the owner of the salon Oh the Tangled Beauty, Elizabeth Savage promises perfection. Her makeup artists and hair stylists are topnotch, most of whom worked with Savage during her 22-year tenure in the talent industry. “The makeup artist is the makeup guru in this part of the country,” Savage said of Linda Merisola. “She still does film and commercials. She uses Motives, which is almost impossible to find in Scottsdale.” Motives is custom blended to match a client’s skin, according to Merisola. “They made it for that reason and it’s priced affordably,” Merisola said. “It’s mineral based. It’s cruelty free, which was important to me. The icing on the cake is their custom blending. “I can fix anyone’s coloring. I can formulate it if you need more moisturizer. I can add oil controller, cover a tattoo. It’s 100 percent paraben free. Our powders are dry organic. It won’t irritate the skin.” In terms of hair, Savage was and still is very particular in choosing her associates. She only chooses the best. For example, one of her stylists is straight out of a Manhattan salon. “She had just moved here,” she said.
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  day this year as opposed to previous years’ two-day events, but the venue is bigger so organizers hope to offer families even more. No matter what interests your children—or what you’d like to give them an opportunity to try—the camp fair probably has you covered. If the thought camp evokes traditional tents, campfires and hikes are your preferred camp experience; destinations like Friendly Pines Camp in the Bradshaw Mountains near Prescott might be in their future. If you’re looking for an out-of-state splurge, overnight camps at several wooded retreats throughout the country will be offered. Archery, horseback riding, swimming, kayaking, crafts, hiking and more keep
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  Kasih, one of the members of the Phoenix Zoo’s Bornean orangutan family, is turning 10. Watch as the birthday girl enjoys special surprises and learn about orangutans through educational activities. WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix COST: Regular admission: $20 adults, $14 children 3 years to 13 years, children 2 and younger free. INFO: or (602) 914-4301
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  The really big sugar crystal project Every parent has experienced the phenomenon. Your child is given an assignment on the first day of class. It is no normal assignment, but one that requires ongoing work throughout the coming weeks or months. It is the Really Big School Project. Really big projects might involve science, geography, math or English literature, but they all start out the same: with a worksheet detailing the details of the assignment. This includes research requirements, data collection, final format and due date, the latter of which seems very far off until unexpectedly your child finds him or herself with three days to meet the said due date and it is crunch time. Responsible parents (which obviously includes all of us) wouldn’t ignore the due date save for one thing. The assignment worksheet never makes it to the kitchen table. This precious and
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  We’ve muddled through our fair share of big projects. My kids have mapped out the entire planet, created a timeline of the history of the world, grown tadpoles, mold and Monarchs (butterflies, not royalty). Our experience with big projects is vaster than the projects themselves. Right now, we are growing sugar crystals. Or, I guess I should say we are attempting the task. We haven’t yet had so much as a sprout. I doubt we will. I should have seen this coming. This isn’t my first sugar crystal dog and pony show. I’ve been through eighth grade science a time or two (or five, but who’s counting?) and I’ve witnessed more than a couple crystal flops. I was tempted to tell my son this a couple of weekends ago as he stirred his sugar water concoction on the stove and chattered about the assignment. “My teacher said it’s easy to grow crystals,” he said. “Only one or two in our whole class won’t get them.” “Prepare to be part of the minority,” I wanted to say out loud. “Failure is most likely in your future.” I mouthed the words silently because a good mom never discourages enthusiasm about school projects.
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  Still, if the glass is half empty you might as well call it like you see it. Over the years I’ve spent months peering into sugar-water-filled jars looking for any hint of crystals and I’ve yet to see a single grain. Our formations have been as scarce as an A-plus on a failed science experiment and our inadequacies are crystal clear—to me, at least. My son, however, remains optimistic. His glass is half-full, albeit not with crystals. And, although his progress may be lacking, he knows it’s important to complete the really big project with due diligence—crystals or not. He is photographing his water a few times a week to document the lack of any activity or formations. He is writing notes about his crystal deficiencies. He is holding out—with a hope reserved for 13 year olds—that his crystals will grow. And who knows? Maybe they will. I hope they do. I sure do. Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated columnist, published playwright and author. Follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.
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  Step 5: Display When all of your bottles are full of lights, arrange them. With a little creative use of two sheets of tissue paper, I was able to easily hide the plugs and arrange the bottles on my mantle. They could also work on an entry or coffee table or even as a centerpiece with a table runner to cover the wires. I really like a project that gives me a lot of options.
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  Step 3: Gluing Starting at the top of your bottle, use your paintbrush to apply Mod Podge to a large area of the glass and then apply your base tissue directly onto the wet adhesive. Repeat until you have a layer of tissue covering the entire bottle, making sure to apply more Mod Podge to areas where the tissue overlaps. Next, spread a thin layer of Mod Podge over a flat surface and dip a heart in, just enough to wet the back, and then apply it to the bottle. Repeat with different colors and sizes until you’ve covered as much of the bottle as intended. Go back over the entire bottle with one more layer of Mod Podge to seal the tissue. Set aside to dry.
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  The hardest part of this project is cutting a hole in the lower half of a glass bottle to make room for the string lights. After a lot of trial and error, I have found that steadying my bottle in a corner of my kitchen sink with a trickle of water running over the cutting area while I gently drill is the best way to cut a hole in a glass bottle without the whole thing falling to pieces. The water keeps friction down along with glass dust which is something nobody should be inhaling. Make sure to wear gloves and protective eyewear when you’re at the cutting stage.
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  Take a romantic escape this Valentine’s Day weekend to Magic Bird Festivals’ fifth annual Carefree Festival of Fine Chocolate and Fine Art. The four-day show runs Thursday, Feb. 11, to Sunday, Feb. 14, at 101 Easy St., in the Carefree Desert Gardens. A decadent delight for the whole family, the Carefree Fine Chocolate and Fine Art Festival features more than 100 exhibitors and vendors. Showcasing scrumptious confections, handcrafted designs, as well as live music and entertainment, the four-day event is a palate pleasing celebration and visual treat. The entirely free event runs Thursday through Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (480) 488-2014 or visit www. magicbirdfestivals.com. Intimately woven throughout the Carefree Desert Gardens, attendees can browse a diverse selection of artwork from local and regional artisans as well as indulge in a variety of sweet and savory samples. One of Magic Bird Festival’s longest-running shows, the Carefree Fine Chocolate and Fine Art Festival is renowned for hosting quality vendors and distinguished artists. This year’s event features self-taught photographer Cheyenne Rouse. A proven master of technique, Rouse has been shooting professionally for more than two decades and her sports photography has received international acclaim. Despite her
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  success as an adventure photographer, Rouse knew she was destined to explore other creative methods. Focused on digital fine art photography, Rouse documents the expansive landscapes and lost artifacts of the West and Southwest. Through light, color and form, her photographs tell regional stories and are powerful time capsules of past relics. Intermingled with the fine arts exhibits are numerous vendors with fresh-baked pastries, artisan breads and handcrafted confections made from the freshest and finest ingredients. Featured chocolatiers include The San Francisco Chocolate Factory, known for its fresh-dipped fruits, sauces and candies. Other vendors include: It’s a Devine Bakery specializing in European style fresh-baked pastries and artisan breads, as well as Xocalatl’s handmade chocolate confections crafted by Jason Wasser.
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  Turkey and Spinach Sautéed in Phyllo Dough and Parmesan Spinach Balls He wasn’t handsome. He had no muscular definition except for those bulging forearms. But Popeye had a secret weapon that impressed me a child. “I’m strong to the finish, ‘cause I eats me spinach, I’m Popeye the Sailor Man!” (Toot! Toot!) Sorry Popeye, I’ve never been much of a spinach gal. (“I yam what I yam and that’s what I yam.”) But
  I have come across a few spinach recipes that, as Popeye would say, “blow me down!” Turkey and Spinach Sautéed in Phyllo Dough is one of my favorite go-to recipes for a hearty and healthful meal, and the Parmesan Spinach Balls are a fantastic appetizer for any occasion. If your goal for 2016 is to be strong to the finish with more spinach, these dishes will help get you there.
  4 tablespoons olive oil or butter 1 large sweet yellow onion, chopped fine 3 cloves of garlic, chopped fine 1 package (approx 1 1/4 pound) ground turkey 2-3 large fresh mushrooms, shaved or grated 1 (8-ounce) package frozen spinach, drained well 1/4 cup pine nuts, chopped fine 1 egg salt and pepper to taste Sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar 12 sheets phyllo dough, thawed 1/2 cup butter (1 stick) melted seam. Brush with butter. Bake for about minutes or until golden brown. Serves 4.
  Parmesan Spinach Balls 2 (10 ounces each) packages of frozen spinach (chopped) 2 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs 1 cup fresh Parmesan cheese (grated) 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 medium sweet yellow onion (finely chopped) 1/4 cup marsala, sherry or any white wine (not too dry) 4 eggs (lightly beaten) Salt and pepper to taste
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  Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a skillet, sauté onions in two tablespoons of the 1/2 cup of butter until onions are soft and translucent. Add wine and spinach, and cook until the liquid has evaporated. Cool down. In a bowl, combine cooled spinach mixture, breadcrumbs, cheese, remainder of the butter, eggs, salt and pepper. Roll and shape mixture into 1 inch balls. Arrange the balls in a single layer on a large baking
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  YC’s Mongolian Grill Finding a restaurant that makes everyone in the party fulfilled is tough. There are those who are allergic to mushrooms or seafood, while others suffer from sensitivities. Some are just plain picky. YC’s Mongolian Grill solves that problem. At the Mongolian-style restaurant, guests are encouraged to experiment with their own combinations of meats, veggies, noodles and sauces. Options include white or dark chicken and beef or pork and veggies are aplenty. Mushrooms, peppers, tomatoes, broccoli, carrots, spinach and bean sprouts are among the offerings. Noodles of the wheat and rice varieties are available, as is tofu. After choosing the ingredients for the stir fry, diners can pick from a variety of sauces—including wine, garlic, sweet and sour, orange, Thai
  peanut, curry, ginger or teriyaki— and follow directions posted over the grill for a burst of flavor. Patrons are more than welcome to try their own concoctions as well. Slide the bowls over to the chefs and watch them stir fry the creations while walking around the circular grill. When they’re done, top off the steaming dishes with cilantro, pineapples or peanuts. After grabbing three large bowls, my husband Dave, my niece Maddy and I made our selections from the buffet. The key to a trip to the buffet is to use the tissue paper to press the frozen meat and crisp vegetables deep into the bowl. That way there is room to add even more goodies. Dave filled his bowl with noodles, chicken and beef, mushrooms, peppers, peanuts, spinach and bean sprouts. Always up for a mild stir fry,
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  events calendar Jan. 20-Feb. 20, 2016 11 Miles of Color: Repurposing Spring Crossing Through an open call, Scottsdale Public Art and artist Randy Walker selected 11 Arizona artists to take an equal portion of the recovered materials from Walker’s Spring Crossing, a temporary installation made for Canal Convergence Ð Spring Equinox in 2014, and create new artworks for the city’s first public art exhibition of 2016. WHEN: Through Saturday, April 30, various times WHERE: Gallery @ The Library, Scottsdale Civic Center, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale COST: Free INFO: (480) 312-7323 or www. scottsdalelibrary.org/exhibitions
  Back in THE BRONX The 90-minute Bronx PowerPoint seminar features hundreds of pictures, videos and interviews with Bronx celebrities. WHEN: Sunday, Jan. 24, from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Chaparral Suites, 5001 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale COST: Call for charge INFO: (914) 329-3372 Emanuel Ax Renowned for his lyrical temperament, unsurpassed virtuosity and the exceptional breadth of his performing activity, Grammy Award-winning pianist Emanuel Ax regularly appears with major symphony orchestras worldwide and in recital in the most celebrated concert halls. WHEN: Sunday, Jan. 24, at 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale COST: $29 to $69 INFO: (480) 874-4644 or
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  Scottsdale Society of Women Writers Author and retired doctor, Rene Allen, will speak during this monthly speaker and dinner meeting. WHEN: Wednesday, Jan. 27, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Chaparral Suites, 5001 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale COST: Call for charge INFO: (480) 250-5556 or patricia@plbrooks.com Celtic Nights: Spirit of Freedom “Spirit of Freedom” tells the story of Irish independence, beginning 100 years ago with the Easter Rising. WHEN: Thursday, Jan. 28, at 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale COST: $39 to $69 INFO: (480) 874-4644 or www. scottsdaleperformingarts.org Canadian Brass The Canadian Brass exudes warmth, wit and joy. WHEN: Friday, Jan. 29, at 8 p.m. WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale COST: $39 to $69 INFO: (480) 874-4644 or Jerry Riopelle Legendary singer brings his show to the Showroom. Tickets from his Jan. 2 show will be honored. WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 30, at 8 p.m. WHERE: The Showroom at Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale COST: $25 to $75 INFO: (480) 850-7734 or Squatters/Wasatch Brewing Company VS SLO Dow Wines Dinner Four courses paired with beer and wine—which libation will reign supreme? WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 30, at 5 p.m. WHERE: The Casablanca Lounge, 7134 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale COST: $39.99 and $49.99 INFO: (480) 970-7888, www. thecasablancalounge.com, https://
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  Frank Caliendo Frank Caliendo’s comedic stylings feature uncanny impressions. WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 13, at 8 p.m. WHERE: The Showroom at Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale COST: $30 to $125 INFO: (480) 850-7734 or Beautiful Offerings Tour Big Daddy Weave, Plumb and Jordan Feliz perform. WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m. WHERE: Scottsdale Bible Church, 7601 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale COST: $19.50 to $50 INFO:. com/events/big-daddy-weave-phx The Tubes The San Francisco-based band that was bred in Arizona will celebrate decades of music by performing songs like “She’s a Beauty” and “Talk to Ya Later.” WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 20, at 8 p.m. WHERE: The Showroom at Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale COST: $25 to $35 INFO: (480) 850-7734 or
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  Rejuvenated Vanessa Carlton to showcase new record at Livewire By Damir Lolic Since the release of her platinumselling debut album “Be Not Nobody” more than 13 years ago, Grammynominated singer/songwriter Vanessa Carlton, has quietly continued to put out wonderful work. Her latest record “Liberman” is no exception. In fact, Carlton’s fifth studio album has exceeded expectations; generating raving reviews from respected publications across the country. Carlton can thank her grandfather Alan J. Lee, for painting the image that served as her spark. “The album was very much inspired by an oil painting my grandfather did in the ‘60s,” she said. “I realized I was staring at that painting, kind of getting lost in the psychedelic colors while I was writing the record.” In the last three years, the seasoned songstress has moved to Nashville, settled down with Deer Tick frontman John McCauley and even welcomed a baby girl last January. McCauley had a hand in helping craft three songs on the aforementioned album. “John is a really natural musician, there’s nothing contrived about his style or who he is,” she said. “There was no way I wasn’t going to ask him to be involved in the creative process. He contributed beautiful guitar and production work.” Now more curious than ever, Carlton said she believes she’s exploring different sounds and sentiments at
  this stage in her accomplished career. “Earlier, I didn’t really take control of the sonic element of making albums until I met Steve Osborne and started working with him,” she said, hailing the Great Britain-based record producer for instigating a new chapter in her life. Carlton also mentioned how leaving the major label system helped boost her morale. “To be quite honest, I was very much sold and marketed as a poppianist, but that’s not really who I am,” she said. “I’m really interested in other types of sounds and I finally got the confidence to just go for it in 2010,” Carlton hasn’t looked back since then. Carlton has embarked on the second leg of her tour, which will include a stop at Livewire on Jan. 26. Accompanied on stage by allaround musician Skye Steele, Carlton is able to recreate the richness of the record. “The show is a little bit different than what fans would expect,” she said. “Skye’s able to record live on stage, so we create loops and play over that; stripping some songs down entirely, but also playing some of the old songs along the way.” Vanessa Carlton performs at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, at Livewire, 7320 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale. Tickets are $18. For more information, call (480) 361-9783 or visit.
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  Raintree Dental is passionate about providing excellent care Patients can feel confident from the moment they call Raintree Dental in Scottsdale that they will be taken care of immediately. Taking outstanding care of patients is one of the many ways in which Drs. Jonathan Koerperick and Joseph Musselman show their passion for dentistry. “For us, it’s really about our relationships with patients. We are very proactive and servant minded,” Koerperick said. The two general and restorative dentists provide a variety of healthfocused services to their patients, who range in age from preteen to adults. “We are primarily concerned with the overall health of our patients and their teeth and gums and fixing what
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  Blossom Park offers students one-on-one instruction For as long as she can remember, Nicky Carter has been passionate about literacy. “I have worked in special education for years, and it has always been an area of interest for me. For me, the possibility of a child not being able to read, write or communicate just hurts.” Now, as director of Blossom Park LLC, a Precision Teaching learning center that offers one-onone instruction to children ages 4 to 14, Carter and her staff are helping learners of all abilities to succeed in school. With locations in North Phoenix and Goodyear, Blossom Park works with students from throughout the Valley. On Saturday, Feb. 20, Blossom Park is hosting a workshop called “Intro to Precision Teaching and the Standard Celeration Chart” at SARRC in Phoenix. Carter said the event will be a great way for interested parents to learn more about the program. Carter said the Fit Learning-affiliated center offers instruction in reading, mathematics, writing, relational language and early intervention through a scientifically designed system of services. The coaches who work at Blossom Park undergo a thorough training program before they start to work with students, Carter said. This ensures that every learner will receive the best instruction possible. Each enrollment period lasts 50 hours, and can be organized around the student’s schedule for a maximum of three hours a day, she said. “We are not a substitute for schooling, so students might come to see us before or after school,” she said. Learner profiles vary significantly at Blossom Park. “We work with students with high-functioning autism, ADHD and dyslexia as well as other types of developmental delays, and also students who do not have a disability but have a deficit in one or more areas.”
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  Before students are enrolled in Blossom Park, they are given a thorough assessment to gauge their academic strengths and weaknesses. “The most important part of our program is the assessment piece, which can show the learners and their parents in a fair amount of detail which components are missing,” Carter said. Blossom Park can also do just the assessment piece with students, so their parents can understand the extent of children’s disfluency. “One of the things that sets us apart is that we are evaluating what the learner is doing on a daily basis.” The program’s goal, Carter said, is for learners to be at grade level. While some students may show improvement after one 50-hour enrollment, others may require more than one. “By the time they get to us, the parents have tried a lot of options, and the student’s deficits are very strong,” she said. “In most cases, learners need a few enrollments with us and then they are good to go. But we are definitely seeing tremendous results in 50 hours.” In the relatively short time that Blossom Park has been open, Carter said they have already seen plenty of success stories. “I absolutely love looking at the reassessment results on our learners, which are all data based. If something is not working we will change it,” she said. “Parents have told us ‘my kid is finally able to understand jokes,’ or they are telling us how the teacher is noticing a definite difference in their child. It’s great to see.” Blossom Park’s central office is located at 6232 N. Seventh St., Suite 203, in Phoenix. For more information, call (602) 535-8810 or visit. For more information about the upcoming workshop, visit https:// precisionteaching.eventbrite.com. 39
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