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INSIDE THE ISSUE AUGUST 2021

FEATURES 22 Home Dream Home Playhouses Perfect for Childhood Fun

28 A Voice for Good Rosevelt Sings Not Just for Fun, but To Impact the World

42 Wrap Up the Summer in Style Staycations Perfect for an End-ofSummer Hurrah

54 Better Together Scottsdale Youth and Community

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National Quarterback Club Awards Dinner and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony At this event, held at Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch, Roman Gabriel, James “Shack” Harris, Kurt Warner, and Doug Williams were inducted into the National Quarterback Hall of Fame. Brock Vandagriff was named the 2020 High School Quarterback of the Year, and Michael McCorkle "Mac" Jones was honored as the 2020 Collegiate Quarterback of the Year. Tom Flores received the Legacy Recognition Award™.

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NORTH ITALIA LAUNCHES ALL-DAY HAPPY HOUR ON MONDAYS

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the development of a scholarship fund that will

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This is a custom-made playhouse measuring 15 ft. x 10 ft. x 7.5 ft. (including the deck). The client wanted the playhouse to be retro-themed. Additional features include four windows, two benches, two flower boxes, a deck at the top (8 ft. x 4 ft.), and a finished interior (insulation, drywall, baseboard, vinyl floor, and an A/C unit).

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A VOICE FOR GOOD

ROSEVELT SINGS NOT JUST FOR FUN, BUT TO IMPACT THE WORLD ROSEVELT IS JUST 14 YEARS OLD, BUT HER RESUME IS ALREADY IMPRESSIVE. The Valley native’s career began when she met—and then sang with—Dick Van Dyke. “I discovered my voice at age 9 when I had the opportunity to sing with Dick Van Dyke,” Rosevelt shares. “I’ve been singing ever since that day.” That impromptu performance, which occurred when her dad, Jef, went to interview Van Dyke at his home and brought Rosevelt —who had grown up watching The Dick Van Dyke Show and Mary Poppins—with him. Jef asked Van Dyke if he could sing a quick song with her for fun. The rest, as they say, is history. 28

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“Once people heard that I sang with Dick Van Dyke, that opened a lot of doors to sing with others, and opportunities to perform,” Rosevelt says. Since then, Rosevelt has sung with Mickie James, John O’Hurley, William Joseph, Evie Clair, Colton Avery, and Sean Gasaway. The young singer—who Chicken Soup for the Soul author Mark Victor Hansen said, “…is destined to become a gigantic superstar! At slightly over a decade, she is a mesmerizing platform professional that captures, inspires, and has every audience member fall in love with her, her music, songs, and talent”—sings a variety of genres, though her recent songs lean toward country pop.

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As for who she would love to sing with if she had the chance, Rosevelt says it would be, “Lauren Daigle would be a dream, and so would Dolly Parton.” Beyond just enjoying singing, Rosevelt shares that she’s drawn to it because of the messages that can be shared via song, such as Daigle’s “You Say” and “Rescue,” and Andra Day’s “Rise Up.” She sings primarily for charity/nonprofit events, and uses her voice to bring attention to causes she’s passionate about, both via song and via actions. “I’ve been a Childhelp Ambassador for about three years, and I love them so much for all they do to help abused and neglected children,” Rosevelt says about the Scottsdale-based Childhelp organization. “When I found out that five kids die every day, it broke my heart, because I have five brothers and I can’t imagine losing all of them in one day. It is so sad. That why I started the #5toomany fundraiser for Childhelp.”

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The #5toomany social media challenge and fundraiser is designed to raise awareness that five kids die every day due to abuse, which is #5toomany. People place a heart image on their hand and post a photo to social media. They tag five friends to do the same, and then they donate $5 (or more) to Childhelp. “I’m also the newest ambassador for Operation

Underground

Railroad,”

she

shares. “They help rescue sex trafficked children, and it’s unimaginable what happens to these kids. I want to help rescue these kids from the darkness and am honored to use my voice to help.” Rosevelt also holds an annual concert called The Music and The Message to raise money and awareness for both organizations. “Last year (2020) during the pandemic, we were able to raise $100,000 ($50,000 to each) for Childhelp and Operation Underground Railroad,” Rosevelt shares. The

young

performer

also

recently

launched her own record label. Called 5 Too Many Records, she is working on songs that will be released soon. She also set a goal for herself to raise $1 million to help abused children. “And, pretty soon, my dad and I are putting together a concert assembly for schools to teach kids how to ‘speak up and be safe,’ and how they can get help if they are in an abusive situation,” she says. When she’s not singing or helping others, Rosevelt enjoys spending time with her friends and family. “My mom and dad are a huge driving force of everything I do and are so very supportive and do so much to help,” she says. “My dad has been an actor and producer for 30 years and has a lot of connections, and he helps coach my performances. My brothers have been so supportive, and I love them for always being able to help.” Rosevelt is excited for her career and feels blessed to be able to use her voice for good. “I’ve been blessed to come from a good home with good parents, and when I heard what is happening to these children, I knew I wanted to help,” she says. RoseveltSings.com CityLifestyle.com/Scottsdale

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AGES 18 MONTHS THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE. What began 22

academic language. The idea is that when

years ago as a school for French residents working in Scottsdale is

kids leave us in eighth grade they’re pre-

now a fully accredited school that immerses children from a young

pared for high school and they’re fully fluent

age into the French or Spanish language and culture.

in that second language.”

Jason Smith, ISA’s new head of school, recently moved to

But it’s more than language. At ISA,

Scottsdale with his family to take the helm. Smith has extensive

students are not just learning a second lan-

experience in language schools. Before his most recent assignment

guage, they are learning in that language.

in Omaha, Nebraska, he taught overseas in Dubai and Qatar. Children begin at ISA as early as 18 months. Although they don’t go through formal language training at that age, the kids are immersed in either French or Spanish, depending on the parents’ choice.

Smith explains that the program is about developing a global perspective. “We hope they have the skills and competencies in understanding other

“When they start the program at 18 months,” explains Smith, “they

cultures, learning and adapting to other

have a native French or Spanish speaker. The teacher interacts with

cultures, and an appreciation and desire

the students all day in that language.”

to learn more about other cultures. That

As children grow, the school introduces official learning. ISA uses

increases our own understanding and

both BICS (Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills) and CALP

helps build us as individuals within a large

(Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency) language education.

global society.”

This blends social use of language with formal academic training.

The aim, says Smith, is that “you could

Smith explains that kids in the early grades, K-5, have an 80/20 split

drop ISA kids off anywhere in the world.

of foreign language and English.

If it’s not a country they have developed

“Much of the core academic areas are taught in the second lan-

the language in, then they have the skills

guage and they also have a specific literacy block in English,” says

and competencies as a global learner as

Smith. “Art is integrated, music specialists, PE specialists.”

far as understanding other cultures and

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"A nd when I say we put community first, I mean we not only partner wit h c auses near and dear t o our hearts, but t h at a portion of every penny we make is reinvested direct ly in our own b ackyards."

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“Albeit, two very different types,” says

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Rendelman, who worked in the diamond

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wholesale industry for 15 years before

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investing in a Kona Ice truck in 2012.

or even electricity, we are also a no-hassle

At the time of his investment, his was just the 600th Kona Ice truck nationwide. “Today there are 1,600 U.S. trucks, plus

fundraising option,” says Rendelman. “We are completely self-contained and turnkey by design.”

carts and other ancillary Kona products,” says

Among the organizations that have

Rendelman, who today owns four trucks and

benefited from Rendelman’s Kona Ice

one cart. “The secret to our success is never

trucks beyond the hundreds of schools,

skimping and always putting community first.”

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Arizona Helping Hands, and Arizona

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Diamondbacks Foundation.

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in our own backyards,” says Rendelman.

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advice Training should come from a place of love, science, and research and focus on positive reinforcement.

Hanging out in the Heart Lounge

Jackie Griffin

“THIS BUSINESS WAS FOUNDED BASED ON A PASSION AND A LOVE OF DOGS.” 46

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to understand the concept of time—it helps reduce anxiety. Plus,

daycare, training, and retail shop for small breeds, is grounded in love.

they have a scheduled routine; every day is the same.”

“This business was founded based on a passion and a love of

In the Heart Lounge, which is attached to the hotel, dogs love to

dogs,” says owner Jackie Griffin. “These dogs are a part of our family,

gather and play with other dogs and hang out with the human staff,

and all of them are cared for and loved like my own dogs.”

who give them lots of love and attention.

One example of this is that all the food and treats she sells have to be made in the U.S.A. and be human-grade quality. She also prefers them to be organic. “I’m a really big proponent of a healthy lifestyle, and that all trickles down to the dogs,” she says. When it comes to toys and other merchandise, they have to be high quality, as well. Griffin also tries to buy from local distributors

“It has couches, a television, and little beds where we can sit with the dogs. It’s supposed to resemble a home environment.” Each week, the dogs also learn simple words and commands in a loving, positive manner. “We send a report card home every day to let owners know how their dogs did. Michael, the other trainer, and I are CCPDT certified, which is the highest certification you can get in training.”

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B ET T E R T O G E TH E R SOMETIMES BLESSINGS COME OUT OF TRAGEDY. Such was the case for Scottsdale Nurse Practitioner Lisa Swansen after the sudden and tragic loss of her son in 2018. Swansen, along with Mental Health Professional Christine Driscoll, LASAC, co-founded the Scottsdale Youth and Community Coalition (SYCC). SYCC is an organization dedicated to engaging, educating, and empowering youth. It was created out of Swansen’s painful experience and desire to make the community a better place by providing people easier access to resources in times of need. Through her grief, Swansen saw an opportunity for change. Together, she and Driscoll worked to create an organization with a mission to build an alliance of professional resources and community

today—substance use, eating disorders, and mental health.

leaders to support youth and families through pre-

Those three pillars encompass a large portion of the challenges

vention and outreach.

kids face on a daily basis—everything from bullying and social

SYCC operates as a 100% volunteer organization with a total of six board members, all with valu-

“We hold monthly professional meetings in which community

able expertise in mental health fields and relevant

providers and social service organizations share information and

professions. SYCC also receives dedicated support

ideas on how best to serve Scottsdale area youth and families,”

from the National Guard and Scottsdale Police

says Rubenstein.

Department, as well as community school districts.

In addition to the monthly professionals meeting, SYCC main-

SYCC Board Chair Rachel Rubenstein, LCSW,

tains a page on its website where a list of services and profes-

says SYCC promotes organizations, agencies,

sionals can be found with a click of the mouse.

and professionals that serve youth and families by

The organization recently partnered with Aurora Behavioral

informing the Scottsdale area community about

Health Systems on quarterly Lunch and Learn sessions, which

programs, events, and services.

will begin this month. The Lunch and Learn events are for par-

“We strive to support our professionals in doing their important work and make it easier for people to find the resources they need in one central location,” she says. “We truly believe we are better together.” The three areas of focus for SYCC are issues the board feels are prevalent among youth

media issues to drug use and everything in-between.

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ents, educators, mental health professionals, and anyone who works to support Scottsdale area youth. Long-term, SYCC hopes to build an even more comprehensive resource directory website, as well as reach into the professional sectors to help educate Scottsdale area parents. ScottsdaleYouth.org

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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

ONGOING

a meditation on the climate crisis,

includes landmarks in and around

liberation, and the power of craft. The

Mill Avenue, Papago Park, and

THIS JUST IN: A SPOTLIGHT ON NEW ACQUISITIONS

landscapes are filled with stars, riv-

Tempe Town Lake, and riders receive

ers, coded patterns, boats, and Black

a raffle ticket for each they take a sel-

figures that together create narra-

fie at on the day of the ride. There are

Phoenix Art Museumt

tives of hope in times of oppression

bonus tickets, as well. EventBrite.

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a new installation featuring works recently acquired into the Museum’s collection. The installation currently showcases recent additions to the Museum’s fashion design, Asian art, American and Western American

1-8 A CHORUS LINE

Desert Stages Theatre

art, and modern and contemporary

A Chorus Line takes the audience

art collections. As the Museum con-

through the final grueling audition of

tinues to welcome new acquisitions,

chorus dancers run by the director,

current artworks featured in This

Zach, for a new Broadway musical.

Enjoy free outdoor fitness classes

Just In will rotate out to feature new

A Chorus Line is also about compe-

at 8 a.m. at The Quad at Scottsdale

works. PhxArt.org

tition, and competition might easily

Quarter through Aug. 22. In addi-

be the common denominator that

tion to free classes, participants

1-SEPT 26

grabs the audience and holds it by

will

the collective heartstring until the

from Scottsdale Quarter tenants

FEARLESS FASHION: RUDI GERNREICH

final, ultimate choices are made.

and a chance to enter to win raffles

Directed by Lisa Barton Figueroa.

from Kendra Scott and The NOW

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the significant social and cultural

Spend your Friday mornings having

impact of the work of Rudolph “Rudi”

fun under the sun and splashing

Gernreich (1922–1985), the acclaimed

around at The Quad at Scottsdale

designer best known for innovative

Quarter. Through Aug. 20, enjoy

and body-positive creations such as

tunes from a DJ, snow cones by

At this event, view 250-plus exotic,

the “monokini” topless swimsuit, the

Tropical Sno, and fun water toys

classic, and luxury cars from all

thong, unisex clothing, and pantsuits

out by the splash pad every Friday

over the Valley. While spectators

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morning at 10 a.m. The first 100 kids

roam High Street, there will be a

will also get free toys to take home.

live DJ, as well as exclusive specials

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from participating restaurants. The

1-22 DIEDRICK BRACKENS: ARK OF BULRUSHES Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art

7, 8, 24, 25, 21, 22

High Street

show is free and open to the pub-

7 DAY DRINKER DEVIL RIDE Pedal Haus Tempe

In this series of works, Brackens

Pedal Haus Brewery is holding its

forms visual allegories of emanci-

inaugural Day Drinker Devil Ride,

pation by intertwining symbology

a 10-mile gravel and mountain

from the Underground Railroad and

bike ride departing from the brew-

the exodus of the Israelites, offering

ery’s Tempe location. The course

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12, 19, 26 FLIP ORLEY: UNMASKED Tempe Improv

Comic/Hypnotist Flip Orley returns

to his home turf at the Tempe Improv with his new show Flip Orley: Unmasked, featuring new surprises and old favorites. When Orley puts his volunteers to sleep, fun and

20-29

with specialized menu creations and

MADAGASCAR JR.

Under the Stars, and features music

live music. This month's theme—the last in the summer series—is Jazz

Desert Stages Theatre

from House of Stairs. Tickets sold at

laughter is on the horizon—and the

Based on the smash DreamWorks ani-

the door. RoyalPalmsHotel.com

volunteers become the stars of the

mated motion picture, Madagascar –

show. TempeImprov.com

A Musical Adventure JR. follows all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends

as they escape from their home in

SONORAN SIPPIN’

journey to the madcap world of King

New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected

27 HERMAN'S HERMITS STARRING PETER NOONE Talking Stick Resort

Desert Botanical Garden

Julien’s Madagascar. Directed by Erin

Universally regarded as one of Rock

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ical- inspired welcome drink—a non-alcoholic option is available, as well, at this all-ages event—and night out in the Garden. Stroll the trails as you soak in the desert vibes and iconic sunsets all while enjoy-

entertainers, Peter Noone is a star

of the stage, screen, and record.

SUNSET SUMMER NIGHTS

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Noone’s performances are the stuff of legend, deftly delivering a broad

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As the sun sets in the desert, the night-

tion. His hits include, "I’m Henry VIII,

cians. A full bar will be available in

time energy comes alive. Royal Palms

I Am,” and “There's a Kind of Hush.”

two Garden locations. DBG.org

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Take Advantage Of The Hot Market. Sell Your Home Now! Before Capital Gains Tax Increase And Rising Interest Rates This may be the last time to receive top dollar for your home. A capital gains tax increase is imminent. Interest rates are assured to rise. These and other factors can have a negative effect on residential real estate prices. Don’t make the mistake of trying to pick the top. Make your move now. We have cash buyers ready to buy at top dollar. Call Mike Domer today for a free market evaluation of your property. 480.861.8883 “When the previous agent was unable to sell our Silverleaf home, we hired Mike. He structured a remarkable deal that got our home sold and at top dollar” Jeff H

SCOTTSDALE TOP 15 JUNE 2021 TOP 15 SCOTTSDALE HOME SALES ADDRESS

SALE PRICE

19663 N 103rd St

$12,000,000

7.5

10,429

1,150.64

10863 E Mountain Spring Rd

$10,355,300

10,517

984.62

9820 E Thompson Peak Pkwy 622 $ 5,450,000

5.5

5,421 1,005.35

42243 N 112th Pl

$ 5,300,000

5.5

7,417

714.57

9683 E Mariola Way

$ 4,825,000

7.5

9,177

525.77

9290 E Thompson Peak Pkwy 473 $ 4,750,000

7,022

676.44

27643 N 113th Pl

$ 4,450,000

10,766

413.33

10040 E Happy Valley Rd 1048

$ 4,180,000

6.5

7,592

550.58

10215 E Sundance Trl

$ 3,949,000

5.5

8,375

471.52

9290 E Thompson Peak Pkwy 470 $ 3,850,000

7.5

9,138

421.32

9820 E Thompson Peak Pkwy 712 $ 3,700,000

7,215

512.82

8822 E Chino Dr

$ 3,650,000

5,800

629.31

10281 E Windrunner Dr

$ 3,649,000

6.5

5,756

633.95

27581 N 97th Pl

$ 3,550,000

5.5

5,985

593.14

10801 E Happy Valley Rd 36

$ 3,500,000

5.5

7,019

498.65

Information data found herein is from ARMLS.

SOLITUDE • NEW CONTEMPORARIES • 4,500 - 6,300/sf • ONE LEVEL • VIEWS • FROM $2,695,000

Solitude • New Builds • 4,500-6,300/sf • Starting at $2,595,000

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MIKE DOMER GROUP EXCLUSIVE LISTINGS

Crestview • 8,337/sf • 6 BD • 7.5 BA • Indoor BB Court • 2,999,900

Pima Acres • 5,417/sf • 4 BD • 4.5 BA • Views• $3.999.9,000

McCormick Ranch • 2,764sf • 4 BR • 4 BA • $1,595,000

DC Ranch CC • 6 BD - 2 Masters • Casita • 6,308/sf • $2,999,900

Stonegate • 4,223/sf • 4 BR • 4.5 BA • Views • $1,849,000

Whisper Ridge • New Build • 3,679/sf • 3 BR • 3.5 BA • $1,795,000

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Silverleaf • 14,313/sf • 5 BD • 8 B A • $9,750,000

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