McDowell Mountain News - Dec. 20, 2015

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community spotlight

By Tracy House

Generations After

Children of Holocaust survivors: Part two

Generations After is telling the stories of Holocaust survivors’ children.

Operating under the auspices of the Phoenix Holocaust Survivors’ Association, a not-for-profit organization. GA is entirely volunteer run, and provides educational programs for the community, a monthly discussion group for children of survivors, a program to aid elderly survivors, and social gatherings for children of survivors.

“We like to focus a little bit less on our parents’ experiences, but the truth, we were not the eyewitnesses. So we are the eyewitnesses to the eyewitnesses,” said Janice Friebaum, chairwoman of Generations After. “Our experience growing up with them is very different and the messages we like to give, which we feel will have a positive impact on the world, are different then the messages that come from survivors. Because our story is basically, how does trauma, when it happens to your parents or grandparents, impact the successive generations. Many of us, as children of survivors, grew up with intense heaviness in our lives.”

Both of Evelyn Levine’s parents are Holocaust survivors. Her parents came from Czentochover, Poland. Her mother, Esther, was in a labor camp working in a munitions factory for the Germans throughout the war. Her father, Teddy, lived in the ghetto where he was a baker. He and his family baked for the Germans. “What my father was able to do, they would put stuff in the loaves of bread that they were going back to the camp with. ey would smuggle stuff through those loaves of bread,” she said. Teddy and Esther knew each other before the war, but did not marry until after.

Levine’s mother lost nearly all of her family in the Holocaust. Her father’s family was extensive; of 14 children, seven of his sisters survived, however, he was the only brother to survive. Levine was born in Germany and the family was able to come to the United States when she was a toddler because they were sponsored by one of Teddy’s half-sisters who had been able to get out before the war.

Growing up with parents who were immigrants and also Holocaust survivors Levine said, it was something that her parents did talk about with other survivors. Her parents would come together with other couples and discuss the war. While she didn’t understand it all, she was aware.

“In my case I didn’t feel all that different from my other friends. Because, although my parents did have an accent, their circle of friends were all from where they had come in Europe.” Levine said the only thing she found strange was that she had no grandparents, “All of my American friends had grandparents. at seemed odd to me. It wasn’t until my early 30s that I became really aware that my upbringing and the effect that the Holocaust had on me made me a very different person than the American friends.”

It was after she had her own children, that the impact of the Holocaust hit her and a friend asked her if she felt different from her American friends. “ at was the first time that it actually hit me. When I got off the phone with her I realized that I don’t think the same way they do. My mind set is not the same. I don’t see the world the way they see it. ey had an innocence about them, and I didn’t. It suddenly became very apparent to me,” Levine said.

Levine mentioned that she is sensitive to the stories about immigrants and refugees that are on the news comparing, their situation to those of the Jews of World War II. “I immediately put myself and my parents in that situation,” she said. “I could have been that little baby on the shore.”

Within the community of Generations After, Levine feels a tremendous link with the other members. “Where it’s most pronounced is in the discussion group,” she said. “We get together and people share their parents’ experiences and their own experiences. Every experience is dramatically different from the others, yet there is a tremendous bond between us.”

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Educator named Teacher of the Year by Noble Learning Communities

By Alison Stanton

As long as she can remember, Jo Schloss has loved anything and everything to do with art.

Schloss has fond memories of watching her mom crochet and sew and her father construct and renovate the house.

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“I was exposed to crafts and textiles in particular, and my sixth grade teacher also installed a love of art in me,” Schloss said.

After earning a fine arts degree in textile sculpture, starting her own weaving business and becoming a mom of three, Schloss realized that she loved working with children.

“I make the nominations each year, so I’m always looking for exceptional teachers who are not only following policies and procedures but are also consistent and love what they do,” Horner said.

“With Jo, nominating her was just easy.”

Jo Schloss, an art teacher at Camelback Desert School in Scottsdale, credits her parents and her sixth-grade teacher for inspiring her to love art.

Twenty years ago, she combined her passions and started working as a teacher. In 2002, she began teaching art at Camelback Desert School.

Recently, Schloss was named the K-12 Teacher of the Year by Camelback Desert School’s parent organization, Nobel Learning Communities Inc.

Schloss, who was nominated for the national award by parents, the school’s principal and fellow teachers, received the award at NLCI’s national principal conference in Las Vegas in October.

Linda Horner, principal of Camelback Desert School in Scottsdale, said

“Jo is very inspiring and she has very high expectations for her students, and she is very clear with them. She really is an exceptional and wonderful teacher.”

Schloss said she especially likes the way art helps children to see beauty in the world that’s around them.

Just like she found artistic inspiration by watching her father complete projects around the house, Schloss said she encourages her students to see the art everywhere they go.

Schloss said being named K-12 Teacher of the Year was definitely a “feel good moment.”

“ e award is a validation for my passion for inspiring kids and why I do it. I also realized that others recognize and appreciate what I do.”

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Entrepreneur follows his passion:

Selling old albums

By Ken Abramczyk

Nick Boor has a simple reason for starting a company that buys and sells vinyl records.

“Complete insanity,” Boor said, and then he laughs. “I collected records since I was young. I was sick of IT.”

Boor sold his IT company that specialized in managed services in October 2010 and started an online business to buy and sell vinyl records, items created from a technology that was literally shelved 30 years ago, a victim of the development of CDs.

Today Boor’s company, Vinyl Record Dude, buys and sells thousands of albums, 45s and 78s worldwide from his 3,000-square-foot office in the Airpark. Boor purchases records, sometimes thousands at a time, from collectors and fills buyers’ orders, sending out 50 to 60 packages a day, to destinations worldwide.

Boor, 34, always loved vinyl records and started collecting them as a hobby 15 years ago.

“It went from a closet to a room, to the living room and a storage unit,” Boor said. “It’s just the sound of it. It is definitely better than digital or CDs, depending on how great of condition the record is in. I love the nostalgia of it, and the design of it. You are hearing something the way they heard it in the 1940s.”

Starting his vinyl record company wasn’t an easy transition. When Boor wanted to start his business and went to the banks, he was met with skepticism. “Everyone looked at me sideways,” Boor said. “I put out a business plan. It said that records would come back and everyone looked at me as if I was insane.”

For the first three years of his business, it was a hand-to-mouth existence for Boor, but now he can actually take a salary, Boor said. Today he has three employees at his company.

Vinyl revival

Vinyl records were replaced by CDs in the late 1980s, but they have experienced a renaissance of sorts in recent years.

Vinyl record sales in the United States hit 9.2 million in 2014, surpassing the previous year’s 6.1 million, representing the ninth consecutive year of growth,

according to Nielsen’s annual music report.

Customers buy rock music albums the most, but Boor stocks all genres. Foreign buyers have varied tastes. Classical music is popular in China and Japan. Japanese also like “weird ‘80s pop” and death metal, Boor said. Europeans and Russians like the 1960s and 1970s rock. Americans also enjoy classic rock, too, and jazz.

His office walls reflect rock’s popularity, and an age when the albums took on the band’s personality with artistic covers, photos and posters of the band and printed lyrics. Office visitors will see a poster of Bob Dylan, and then a few feet away, the cover of Emerson, Lake & Palmer’s “Brain Salad Surgery” and “Woodstock.” e 1960s counterculture is remembered with the MC5 and the Stooges (with Iggy Pop) album covers that grace the wall near covers and photos of the more popular acts of Led Zeppelin, the Doors and e Who.

In another room, Boor has two vinyl flatteners, which will take warped records and flatten them. “It heats it to a certain temperature, then it cools for two hours,” Boor said. Boor said records get warped easily in the Arizona heat.

A map displays where Boor has shipped records including South Korea, the Philippines and even desolate destinations like New Caledonia and Reunion Island. Boor enjoys seeing online photographs of customers on the other side of the world; he remembered a photo of a Russian man who, after Boor sold him an album by Deep Purple, had placed online a photograph of himself smiling with the album.

Boor likes seeing the increased demand for vinyl, but quickly adds that the technology has been shelved by manufacturers for several years, and the vinyl machines cost about $130,000 to build, Boor said.

Records are ‘a tangible product’

Boor said he believes younger music listeners will buy the vinyl albums. “ e 35 and under market looks good for the future,” Boor said. “It’s a tangible product. With a download, it’s not a tangible product.”

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neighborhood hearsay

They finally did it. Harkins Theatres has at last shut down dear old Camelview, where I have spent many a “sick day” off from work, spilling buttered popcorn all over the floors while watching French, Russian, German and even English-language films. (Don’t tell my employer about this, OK?) I’ll miss the old thing, but this is a case of “Camelview is Dead, Long Live Camelview.” The new, improved Camelview opened Dec. 17 inside Fashion Square Mall, instead of sortof-across from it. The new building features 14 curved, wall-to-wall screens; state-of-the art, all-digital projection and sound; gourmet snacks and plush leather reclining seats. The new Camelview replaces both the old Camelview art-film house and Harkins Fashion Square 7, which has also said hasta la vista, baby.

You can tell the new Camelview is a class operation because it has a lounge area with a French name—well, half-French: the Vérité Lounge, which, if I am not mistaken, means “Truthful Lounge.” It would be even classier in

all-French, which comes out Salon de Vérité, but then no one could pronounce it. Whatever its name, the joint should be jumpin’, what with cocktails, wine and local craft beers for sale. I’d like to say I look forward to spilling wine all over the floors of the new Camelview, but when it comes to movies, American or foreign, I’m a traditionalist: One large bag with butter, please.

Help me out here. I’m trying to look younger. Significantly younger. It seems that at Don & Charlie’s, the Scottsdale sports-memorabilia museum with a restaurant attached, kids now eat free every Wednesday. If I ditch the goatee, dye my hair and wear sunglasses to hide the wrinkles, maybe there’s a chance I can...Ah, but never mind. They’d never let a 12-yearold order the Cadillac margarita.

The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce intends to inspire, inform and invigorate you, all within the space of less than three hours on the morning of March 10. Registration

for “Scottsdale Forward,” a forum addressing economic issues in Scottsdale, is open by calling Anna Mineer at (480) 355-2708. The event will take place at the Performing Arts Center at Scottsdale Community College, 9000 E. Chaparral Rd. Admission is $15 for chamber members, $20 for guests. Up to 200 people are expected to attend. Between 7 a.m. and 9:45 a.m., a series of high-profile speakers will address forum participants on a range of issues key to economic growth, and though nothing has been said about breakfast, I would expect to be fed at that time of morning, as well. At least a glass of orange juice or something. If not, you can always smuggle in a honey bun in your pocket.

Dos Gringos is now Old Town Gringos. The popular Scottsdale cantina and nightspot, located at 4209 N. Craftsman Ct., was sold in November. (Other Dos Gringos around the Valley were

not affected by the sale.) The new owners, after making some minor changes to the building, apparently decided that two gringos weren’t enough. Still serving up cervezas and Mexican food, the now indeterminate number of gringos will continue to be open from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily.

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e Scottsdale Active 20-30 Club was founded with the single objective of supporting children’s charities. e organization provides young adults with an opportunity for personal growth, friendships, and leadership development while improving the quality of life for special needs children in the community.

Each year, Scottsdale Active 20-30 hosts a charity sporting competition called Brokers for Kids and Agents Benefiting Children. Brokers for Kids is a year-round fundraising effort by professionals in the commercial real estate industry. Agents Benefiting Children is the residential real estate equivalent. roughout the year, teams are tasked with selling raffle tickets and sponsorship opportunities for the Scottsdale nonprofit. At the end, participants then go head to head in an Olympiad Championship.

Jose Leon, owner of Leon Law, is the Scottsdale Active 20-30 Club chairman for these events this year. “ is is a great opportunity for brokers and agents to join efforts

with their fellow professionals in their respective industries to fundraise for children charities,” says Leon. “We are always looking to add brokers and agents to our event.”

roughout the year, these real estate teams raise money through various fundraising efforts for two charities, Boys Hope Girls Hope and the Care Fund.

Boys Hope Girls Hope is a nonprofit that provides scholarships to underprivileged kids in communityand residency-based programs, ensuring a good start toward a college education. e Care Fund provides mortgage, rent and housing expense relief, as well as related lifestyle resources during a child’s extended health crisis.

e culmination of the yearround fundraiser is an Olympiad Championship. e day is packed with events such as, basketball free throws, football toss, baggo, giant Jenga and bocce ball. e teams that raises the most money from each side is then recognized.

Skyler Irvine, owner of Myriad Real Estate at My Home Group, was a captain for last year’s Agents Benefiting Children event.

“ ere are so many positive reasons to participate in an event like this,” says Irvine. “Everyone is always amazed at the final numbers when it’s their first time at the event.”

Kyle Campbell is an associate at Colliers International and was also a captain for his team on the Brokers Benefiting Kids side.

“We had the privilege of visiting the Boys Hope Girls Hope house and we got to meet and listen to some of the children’s truly inspirational stories,” says Campbell. “It is one of the best events of the year.”

While this year’s event isn’t until April 8, the nonprofit is looking for residential and commercial real estate agents to sign up in teams of six or eight.

“We would love to get to a point where we have someone from every company in the industry participating,” says Leon.

e public can also get involved by purchasing raffle tickets to win a new 2016 Toyota, or $15,000 in cash, from Valley Toyota Dealers. Each ticket is $25 or five raffle tickets for $100.

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SottoPelle founder, anti-aging pioneer dies

Dr. Gino Tutera, an internationally recognized and respected leader and innovator in bio-identical hormone replacement therapy and antiaging, died Nov. 7 in Scottsdale. An accomplished physician, Tutera was listed in America’s Top OB/GYN in Arizona; e Leading Physicians of the World, as well as e International Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He served with distinction as a medical director, vice chairman and chairman of multiple hospitals and medical centers.

Tutera successfully practiced medicine as a board certified OB/GYN for more than four decades in Kansas City, Missouri, Rancho Mirage, California, and Scottsdale.

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Desert Canyon keeping busy

By Kristin Kinghorn

Desert Canyon Elementary has had a busy month. e week of Dec. 9 was the Hour of Code week across the globe. Millions of students learned about coding and the students at Desert Canyon Elementary School did just that. What is the Hour of Code? It is a worldwide movement that is being led by top creators, executives, programmers, etc. of companies such as Facebook, Inc., YouTube, Microsoft and Google under the nonprofit Code.org. Code.org was created to expand computer science access to all individuals, including women and minorities, and encourage computer science to become part of the fundamental curriculum in schools.

During the Hour of Code, students spent one hour acquainting themselves with coding, with the hopes that they’ll be interested in joining the field. By 2020 it is projected that there will be more than 1 million computing jobs. Just imagine how many jobs may be available when kindergarteners are of employment age.

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to technology and coding, however, less than 2.4 percent of students graduate with a degree in computer science. Computer science is a toppaying college degree and computer programming jobs are growing at two times the national average.

To learn more about the Hour of Code, visit www.Code.org or stop by Desert Canyon Elementary School.

With the New Year upon us, we are starting to look to the 2016-2017 school year. Registration is already happening for our early learning programs. Desert Canyon operates a fully licensed 2and 3-year-old and pre-k program. Kindergarten roundup is right around the corner.

Incoming kindergarteners may join the school at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, in the cafeteria. is is a great time to meet the staff, hear about the kindergarten program, meet the PTO and tour the campus. For more information about what Desert Canyon Elementary and its upcoming events, visit https://concrete.susd.org/schools/ desert-canyon-es.

Holiday hurry can trigger sciatic pain

East Valley clinic provides solution

The hustle and bustle of the holidays can be taxing on your mind and body. You’re on your feet all day to get the shopping done or get the house ready for a holiday party. There’s a lot to do this time of year and just trying to get it done can put added strain on your back and increase back pain.

He uses Apple as an example to illustrate his point.

“What’s to stop Apple from charging $9.95 a month? at’s not saying that they will do that, but there is no user’s agreement when you buy a record. You buy it, it’s yours and you own a tangible object.”

Boor doesn’t sell records through his website, www.vinylrecorddude.com, but has links to eBay, Amazon, Discogs and MusicStack for albums that can be purchased online. Boor even sells old records that are of little value on Etsy to crafters who turn them into craft items to sell, such as bowls or coasters. “It’s better to recycle them that way rather than fill a Dumpster,” Boor said. “It helps the environment.”

Boor said he differs in his approach from some of other vinyl dealers in the area in that he won’t pay 50 cents an album for 20 or 30 albums. “I will make a fair offer,” he said. “Others deal with volume for as little money as possible.”

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What is popular and valuable? e Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and Jimi Hendrix, Boor said, “all the

East Valley clinic provides solution for Sciatica pain sufferers

WIth the arrival of Summer grows longer and many people start spending more time working on their backswings, backstrokes, backhands, backyard gardens. They also might be spending more time with backaches.

Dr. Alex Bigham, CEO of Novocur Pain Clinics, explains that taking on new or added physical activity can be particularly tricky for patients with sciatic back and leg pain. He says, “Sometimes the simple act of loading up the car after a trip to the mall can end with a call to our clinic the next day.”

Epidural injections are one of the most effective treatments Novocur uses to quickly relieve sciatic pain. A skilled physician who specializes in pain performs this advanced, high-tech procedure. The medication is carefully injected directly around the nerves that are causing the

psychedelic stuff,” he said. Records of bands that, along with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, comprised the British Invasion, namely the Kinks, e Zombies, the Animals and others, are also valuable.

Audiophiles who want to place a value on old vinyl records need to examine their condition, Boor said. “ e condition is the most important aspect,” Boor said. “Everyone thinks they have the ‘million dollar record,’ but if it is pretty beat up, that’s not good.”

Records that are “uniquely pressed” when they were manufactured, such as a deep groove or unusual detail, also are valuable.

On his website, Boor requests customers call his office to set an appointment if they are interested in selling records to him. Purchasers can click on links to see his inventory.

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Nonviolence advocate headlines MLK Jr Dinner Celebration

Author and nonviolence advocate Zak Ebrahim will be the keynote speaker at the Scottsdale 2016 Martin Luther King Jr. Dinner Celebration on Wednesday, Jan. 12.

When Ebrahim was 7, his father shot and killed the founder of the Jewish Defense League and later comasterminded the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center. Today, Ebrahim is best known for speaking out against terrorism and spreading his message of peace and nonviolence. Ebrahim will share his story of a childhood inculcated in dogma and hate and how he chose a different path.

e annual event begins with a 5:30 p.m. registration and reception, followed by a 6 p.m. dinner and recognition. It will be held at Chaparral Suites, 5001 N. Scottsdale Rd. Tickets can be purchased at www.

ScottsdaleMLK.com. e cost is $60. Community Celebrating Diversity hosts the event and APS sponsors it. In addition to the MLK Jr. Community Dinner Celebration, Community Celebrating Diversity also sponsors the Diversity Champions awards.

Diversity Champions are individuals who exemplify the philosophy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and who have enriched and impacted the Scottsdale community through their work and/ or volunteerism by empowering others. Eligible nominees must work, live or volunteer in Scottsdale. e nomination deadline is noon Friday, Nov. 20. Nomination forms are available online.

CCD is a Scottsdale-based nonprofit organization that sponsors educational and community events to celebrate and create a greater awareness of our community’s diversity.

Massage Envy is making treatments more affordable, convenient

By Alison Stanton

For many years, Sam Biggs was interested in health and wellness.

So when he heard about Massage Envy, he and his wife, Sheila, knew it would be a franchise would be a perfect fit.

“Touch is a very natural aspect of health and wellness. When a baby cries, we pick it up, and when we’ve had a bad day, we want a hug,” he said.

In February 2004 they became cofranchise owners of their first Massage Envy, which is located in Mesa.

e initial Massage Envy opened in Scottsdale in 2002.

Now, Biggs and his wife are cofranchisees of eight Massage Envy locations—six throughout Mesa, Gilbert and Scottsdale and two in California.

“We were probably the third or fourth franchisee with Massage Envy, so we were with them right from the beginning,” Biggs said.

“One reason that Massage Envy is so fun to own is that we are making a difference in peoples’ lives. ey are walking out better than when they came in, because they have experienced

the healing power of touch.”

Biggs said Massage Envy’s goal is to bring massage to the everyday person, and it make it more affordable, professional and convenient.

Each location offers a wide variety of different types of massages, Biggs said, including hot stone, trigger point, Swedish, deep tissue, sports and prenatal—which he said is an especially popular option with clients.

“ e other big offering that Massage Envy has focuses on healthy skin and facials that are done in-house, all with Murad products,” Biggs said.

To schedule an appointment, people are welcome to call any of the Massage Envy locations.

“People can explain what they are looking for in a massage, for instance if they are looking for relaxation or if they have a lot of knots, and the wellness consultant will help them schedule what type of massage they need,” Biggs said.

To make it as easy as possible for people to get a massage, each Massage Envy location has around 30 massage therapists on staff, all of whom are

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anks to the large staff, Biggs said it’s typically very easy to get an appointment right away.

“People can call in the morning and we can often see them the same day,” he said.

Although anyone is welcome to schedule an appointment at Massage Envy, Biggs said people may also join the membership program.

“If someone knows they will get regular massages, they can join the program and get significant savings,” he said.

Biggs said Massage Envy has caught on not only in the Phoenix metropolitan area, but around the country.

“Massage Envy has just surpassed 1,100 locations,” he said.

Biggs said he and his wife are delighted with their decision to become full-time franchisees with Massage Envy.

“We absolutely love it. We wake up every day thinking ‘oh, we are so glad we get to do this.’”

For more information about Massage Envy, visit www.massageenvy.com.

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Tutera was a visionary and saw the importance of treating hormonal imbalance in relation to a myriad of medical conditions and symptomology. is was well before the connection of nutritional and hormonal health were mainstream, and the connection between diet, health, and hormones was readily accepted or understood.

Tutera was committed to helping everyone live and age well. Above all else, Tutera was a healer and was devoted to improving the quality of life for everyone. His efforts also included working with those with Parkinson’s disease, traumatic brain injuries and countless other conditions where BHRT is able to play a vital role in healing and improving health.

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CitySkate creates a winter wonderland

By Kimberly Hosey

I’m almost a lifelong Arizonan, but my family is originally from Buffalo, New York. One Christmas we made a trip back there, and one of the highlights was ice skating...outside! We slipped and slid on real live ice as we watched the sun set. It was pretty exotic.

Well, Arizonans looking for that postcard ice-skating experience, transplants looking for a taste of ice in the desert, parents introducing their kids to the ice and just about anyone else can find it from now until Jan. 11 at CitySkate, Phoenix’s largest real

presented by APS. Organizers expect 200,000 guests to take a spin on the ice during the seven-week run—but they were seeing triple the amount of visitors early this month compared to the same time last year. e word has gotten out. Expect to wait in line.

After getting a wristband to skate (the price includes skate rental, plus unlimited skating for the day and session purchased), we made our way through bystanders and skaters to a bench to lace up. CitySkate has lockers for shoes and belongings.

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I transitioned so seamlessly from singing carols to doing the whip and the nae nae.)

Light shows began bathing the ice in alternating shades of red, green, purple and blue at 7 p.m., but even before that we were treated to plenty of Christmas wonder, sightseeing and, yes, parental photo ops as my son skated beneath a 36-foot Christmas tree festooned in bulbs and lights and topped with a

gold and blue lights above.

Santa stops by the rink every Friday, Saturday and Sunday for photos from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Bystanders can have fun too: Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday Patriots Park receives a light snowfall during light show hours.

CitySkate offers ice skates as small as 11 youth (including double blades), and the smaller skates often run out quickly. If you want to make sure to nab some skates, or avoid the long line and wait time, try

PRE-KINDERGARTEN & KINDERGARTEN ROUNDUP

Elementary Schools in the Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) will host Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Roundups to provide information about our elementary schools for parents and guardians.

top 10 family events

Dec. 20, 2015 - Jan. 20, 2016

1 Holiday Lights

Take a train ride through festival holiday lights and displays that turn the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park into a winter wonderland.

WHEN: Through Saturday, Jan. 2, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

WHERE: McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, 7301 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale COST: Free admission; $3 train rides; $2 carousel rides; children younger than 3 ride free with a paying adult.

INFO: (480) 312-2312 or www. scottsdaleaz.gov/parks/railroadpark

2 The Peking Acrobats

Celebrating their 30th anniversary, The Peking Acrobats have redefined audience perceptions of Chinese acrobatics.

WHEN: Sunday, Jan. 17, at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ Virginia G. Piper Auditorium, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale COST: $25 to $49

INFO: (480) 499-8587 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org

3 Santa Headquarters

Santa will be available for photos and visits to his headquarters, presented by HGTV.

WHEN: Through Wednesday, Dec. 23, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (break from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.)

WHERE: Scottsdale Fashion Square, 7014 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale

COST: Starts at $34.99 for visit and photos INFO: (480) 568-5568 or www. fashonsquare.com/events/santa_2015

4 New Year’s Eve Party and Sleepover

Kids, ages 7 to 17, can enjoy trampolines, dodgeball tournaments, movies, music, dance contests, karaoke, basketball dunk contests and more.

WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 31, at 7 p.m.

WHERE: AZ Air Time Indoor Trampoline Park and Family Fun Center, 13802 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite 145, Scottsdale

COST: $79; includes new pair of jump socks

INFO: (480) 427-2000 or www.azairtime.com

5 Zoppe: An Italian Family Circus Since 1842

A 500-seat tent will house a one-ring circus that honors the best history of the Old World Italian tradition.

WHEN: Through Sunday, Jan. 3, various times

WHERE: Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler

COST: $15 to $40

INFO: www.chandlercenter.org or www.zoppe.net

6 All Aboard Trains

Come and discover the awesome world of trains.

WHEN: Through Sunday, Jan. 24, various times

WHERE: i.d.e.a. Museum, 150 W. Pepper Pl., Mesa COST: $8

INFO: (480) 644-2468 or www.ideamuseum.org

7 ZooLights

This holiday event features 3-D light displays, Music in Motion shows, an ice sculptor and, for an additional fee, carousel and camel rides.

WHEN: Nightly, through Sunday, Jan. 10, from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

WHERE: Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

COST: $18 members, $16 general. Children 2 years and younger free. INFO: (602) 286-3800 or www.phoenixzoo.org

8 Sea Life Aquarium

The aquarium in Arizona Mills transports visitors into the ocean world, providing close encounters with a vast array of creatures.

WHEN: Mondays through Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WHERE: Sea Life Aquarium, 5000 S. Arizona Mills Circle, Suite 145, Tempe COST: $10 to $15.50

INFO: (877) 526-3960

9 LEGO Monthly Mini Model Build

Registration is suggested for this monthly event that will feature a polar bear. A VIP card is required.

WHEN: Tuesday, Jan. 5, and Wednesday, Jan. 6, various times

WHERE: LEGO Store, Chandler Fashion Center, 3111 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler

COST: Free

INFO: (480) 899-0228 or www.lego.com

10 Dinosaurs in Motion

See 14 fully interactive, anatomically inspired, recycled lifesize metal dinosaur sculptures.

WHEN: Through Sunday, Jan. 10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Arizona Science Center, 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix

COST: $5 to $9

INFO: (602) 716-2000 or www.azscience.org

around the neighborhood

Just before the force was awakened, mounds of little kids visited the Appaloosa Library for the facility’s Jedi Academy. The group met for games, activities and a Force-themed craft. Costumes were encouraged. Photos by Kimberly Carrillo

1. Charlotte Boisnier taps into the Force to navigate a “laser” field. 2. Matthew Sanchez makes a Stormtrooper mask. 3. Dawn Treude practices with her lightsaber. 4. Vincent Luna attacks a balloon with his lightsaber. 5. Samuel and David McIntosh pick a character to cut out. 6. All the padawans were in awe of Kiera Myrick, dressed as Princess Leia. 7. Nobody got lost heading to the event. 8. Kiera Myrick shows off her Princess Leia costume. 9. The Dark Lord of the Sith made an appearance. 10. All padawans practiced with their lightsabers. 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

By Erica Odello

Make your own rain chain

You will need the following: Chain, forks and spoons (20-30 depending on the length of your chain), wire, hook, HSS or TiN drill bit that is one to two sizes larger than the width of your chain, electric drill, wood (for help in drilling), pliers, needlenose pliers.

El Niño is coming, in case you somehow missed the constant news reports about it. If weather forecasters are right, this means a wet winter for Arizona, which seems like a good excuse to make a rain chain to me. Better yet, a rain chain is just an excuse to make a neat sculpture for my yard.

Step 1: Select the best material

Choosing the easiest material to work with proved to be the biggest challenge of this project. I purchased spoons and forks at a variety of places including Goodwill, 99 Cents Only Store and Ross. By far the easiest pieces to drill were from 99 Cents Only Store because they use cheap, very soft metal. In retrospect, cheap cutlery with thin handles are the way to go.

In selecting a chain, it was important to me to choose a weldless type so I could easily separate links which I intended to use to attach the cutlery to the chain. S-hooks may also be used for this, but I didn’t feel that the added expense was worth it.

Step 2: Preparing the cutlery

Bend the bowls of the forks and spoons at 90-degree angles. To drill a hole in each handle, place the bent cutlery on a piece of wood with the angled part hanging off the end. is secures the piece against spinning and allows you to use both hands on the drill. Drill a hole in each handle, as close to the top as possible. It’s also fun to use needlenose pliers to bend the tines of the forks into fun shapes.

Step 3: Assembly

Attach the hook to one end of the chain and hang from the area you intend the rain chain to reside. Remove any extra chain by separating a link, the chain should hang just above ground level. Separate individual links from the excess chain and open each end, these will be what you use to hang the forks and spoons.

Start at the bottom, hang two pieces, one on each side of the chain, and pinch both ends of the link to secure. Cut 18 inches to 24 inches of wire (I used brass floral wire) and wrap around the cutlery and chain, just above the bend, to keep the pieces securely attached to the chain.

Continue this process, working up to the top of the chain. e end result should be a semi-rigid

piece that allows water to flow and drip down its various protrusions.

slices of life

By Jill Pertler

A ‘Star Wars’ saga

It’s that special time of year and we’re a nation in anticipation. My family is experiencing the same star-laden excitement as the rest of the country and I’m not talking about deciding who gets to place the topper on the tree. e newest “Star Wars’ premiere is coming Dec. 18 to a theater near you! e whole “Star Wars” pop culture phenomenon started 38 years ago, in 1977, with the original movie. Because of its success the one movie quickly became a trilogy, with shows released in 1980 and 1983. e second set of three movies spanned from 1999 to 2005 and gave us the prequel to the first three episodes. So, the first episode wasn’t the first, it was the fourth, even though it was released first. e second was the fifth and the third the sixth. e fourth was the first and so on. You don’t have to be a Jedi Master to follow the logic. At our house the excitement is as palpable as Senator Palpatine’s evil

aura. My guys—all fans of the Force— debate intricacies that I’ve yet to understand, much less ponder. ey are making plans to see the film at midnight the first day it is released. I am making plans to sleep. Sorry, I know how incredibly anti-Wookiee that sounds.

(Whispered) I’m not a huge fan of “Star Wars.” I don’t even own a lightsaber.

My husband is unaccepting and in denial regarding my total lack of any sense of the Force. He’s been trying to get me to turn to the dark side since 1983, when he tricked me into seeing the third movie (which was actually the sixth, we just didn’t know it at the time). He said we were going to see “Flashdance,” or maybe it was “Terms of Endearment,” I can’t remember. I do remember not seeing either.

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Leia’s funky hair always stays in place. Luke fights his dad a couple of times in awesome action scenes featuring lightsabers as the weapons of choice for chopping off right hands. Darth dies, but not before making peace with Luke. Leia falls in love with Han Solo and in a little known tidbit of trivia, Chewbacca marries and has a son named Lumpawarrump. I’m not making that up. I found the info on Wookiepedia, and I’m not making that up, either.

e world’s abuzz with “Star Wars” hype. And, despite not being much of a fan, I’ll probably go see the movie. Not at midnight, but I’ll go. With my husband—because he is a super fan and we sort of have a longstanding history with this “Star Wars” stuff. For us, it all started a long time ago, in a movie theater far, far away, when we were just starry-eyed teenagers not much older than Padme was when she met Anakin. Sigh.

Business,” “ e Big Chill” and “Staying Alive,” my husband, who was not my husband or even my boyfriend at the time, picked a movie that featured a Muppet in an attempt to impress me. While epic, here’s the “Star Wars” saga in a nutshell: Boy meets girl. Anakin Skywalker and Padme were 9 and 13 when they first met. ey grew up, fell in love and got married. Anakin was busy becoming a Jedi, otherwise known as “one of the good guys,” but the dark side proved tempting. Padme got pregnant, delivered twins and died during childbirth. is further pushed Anakin into the abyss (literally), from which he emerged as Darth Vader— one of the greatest villains of all time. Jump forward a couple of decades. e twins, Luke and Leia, are all grown up, but they don’t know they are brother and sister because they were separated at birth. Leia is a princess. Luke’s Jedi skills are emerging. “ e Force is strong in this one.” Darth Vader attempts to entice Luke over to the dark side. “I am your father.” Luke goes to Jedi school with a Muppet. Meanwhile battles and wars break out and planets get blown up, but

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SUSD future readiness begins

By Kathy Burwell Teaching

and learning within kindergarten classrooms has evolved.

An increasing number of children participate in preschool programs. As a result, kindergarten is no longer the first school experience for many children.

“What was once an emphasis on social play with toys and manipulates has now become highly academic in rigor,” stated Amy Moore, principal of Navajo Elementary.

Students spend their day immersed in activities that reflect reading, math and writing with applications of technology. According to Nick Noonan, principal of Kiva Elementary, “we use the district-adopted curriculum and provide rigor through differentiation.”

At the kindergarten level, teachers see a wide spectrum of learning ability.

Nicole Wahl, Kiva kindergarten teacher, stated, “We are constantly assessing to determine what level the students are achieving. We do this through observation and small group assessment...and differentiate lessons.”

Class activities range from whole group, small group, one-on-one instruction and individual activities.

“Activities are interactive, fun and challenging to all students,” stated Wahl.

In the kindergarten classrooms of Navajo Elementary, teachers foster inquiry and understanding through exploration and discovery. Activities in the classrooms foster active engagement and project-based learning.

“We use a lot of cross curriculum instruction and thematic learning based upon instructional units,” stated Cristi Youngkin, kindergarten teacher at Navajo Elementary.

Frequently students are broken into small groups to differentiate instruction and to allow students the opportunity for individual learning. Homework packets further differentiate kindergarten learning

as they reinforce units taught and allow students the opportunity to challenge themselves based upon their individual abilities.

“Full-day kindergarten is essential for students to maximize their learning potential,” Moore said.

Teachers use all instructional minutes in the classrooms to prepare students for academic success and to teach socialization and communication skills.

“Our kindergarten program provides the balance between educating the academic, social and emotional needs of our students,” Noonan said.

With a full-day program, teachers are able to plan lessons to address academics, yet allow time for cooperative learning activities.

SUSD offers kindergarten students the much-needed, full-day kindergarten program. With unified, tight core standards and assessments, all kindergarten students are taught the necessary skills to show growth and success.

“ e philosophy of SUSD is to provide students an innovative focus with applications and explorations of relevance,” Moore said.

Kindergarten teachers work to build a strong foundation to make a successful transition from kindergarten to first grade. As a result, “SUSD kindergarten students rise beyond the standards of educational entities to become future ready.”

Families interested in learning more about SUSD kindergarten programs can visit https://concrete.susd.org/ directory/kindergarten-roundup/ for information regarding kindergarten roundup dates.

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CityScape ice skating ...continued from page 22 visiting earlier on weekdays. It was a bit of an undertaking for us—we parked in the garage on Washington Street and First (patronizing any CityScape business should get your ticket validated), and by the time we reached the rink, the line snaked around the sidewalk. But we used a real live, outdoor ice rink. In Arizona! I think it was worth it.

Getting tickets

Tickets are available online or at the ticket booth. Pricing and times for CitySkate are as follows:

Day session: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. daily.

Night session: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 11 pm Saturday and Sunday. Kids and adults: $12 (day session), $15 (night and weekend session).

Military, kids 4-8, seniors: $8 Children 3 and younger: Free College students (with valid student ID): $12

Other opportunities

If you can’t make it to CitySkate, there are several venues throughout the Valley offering ice skating experiences, from seasonal holiday wonderlands to year-round skating locations.

Public skating times vary at many locations, so call ahead or check the website for hours before visiting.

Seasonal

Holiday Ice Skating at the Wigwam rough Jan. 2

300 E. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park (623) 935-3811

http://wigwamarizona.com $5 10 and younger, $8 11 and older

Desert Ice Skating Rink rough Jan. 3

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess 7575 E. Princess Dr., Scottsdale (480) 585-4848

www.scottsdaleprincess.com/ Seasonal-Events/Christmas-at-thePrincess $15, skate rental $5.

Westgate Winter Wonderland rough Dec. 24

Westgate Entertainment District

6751 N. Sunset Blvd., Glendale

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AZ Ice Gilbert

2305 E. Knox Rd., Gilbert (480) 503-7080

http://azice.com/gilbert

$8.50 ages 13 and older, $7.50 ages 12 and under; skate rental $3.50.

Special from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, stop by to skate to holiday tunes, drink hot cocoa and visit Santa. Bring your camera for a photo with the big guy.

AZ Ice Peoria

15829 N 83rd Ave., Peoria (623) 334-1200

http://azice.com/peoria/

$8.50 ages 13 and older, $7.50 ages 12 and under; skate rental $3.50.

AZ Ice Arcadia

3853 E omas Rd., Phoenix (602) 957-9966

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$5.50 ages 13 and older, $4.50 ages 12 and under, skate rental $2.50

Ice Den Chandler

7225 W. Harrison St., Chandler (480) 598-9400

www.coyotesicechandler.com

$5 ages 5 and under (includes rental skates, or $3 with own skates), $6 ages 6-15 and seniors 55 and older, $8 ages 16 and older, skate rental $4. Specials: Friday Night Fever, $5 all ages (includes skates), Family Night Saturday, $8 all ages (includes skates), Holiday Skate on select days, $10.

Ice Den Scottsdale

9375 E Bell Rd., Scottsdale (480) 585-RINK (7465)

www.coyotesice.com

$5 ages 5 and under (includes rental skates, or $3 with own skates), $6 ages 6-15 and seniors 55 and older, $8 ages 16 and older, skate rental $4. Specials: Family Night Saturday, $8 all ages (includes skates), Holiday Skate on select days, $10.

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Know a student who’s doing something remarkable? Send items for student chronicles to christina@timespublications.com.

Carly Sykes was among the more than 1,300 undergraduate students from around the world who began their first year at Tufts University in Medford/Somerville, Massachusetts. Tufts University, located on three Massachusetts campuses in Boston, Medford/Somerville and Grafton, and in Talloires, France, is recognized among the premier research universities in the United States. Founded in 1852, Tufts enjoys a global reputation for academic excellence and for the preparation of students as leaders in a wide range of professions. A growing number of innovative teaching and research initiatives span all Tufts campuses, and collaboration among the faculty and students in the undergraduate, graduate and professional programs across the university’s schools is widely encouraged.

Sixteen SUSD student athletes have made a commitment to participate in college sports. e students have signed a Letter of Intent to play sports in college. Students who have signed a Letter of Intent include:

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Baseball: Sam Huff, Grand Canyon University

Cross Country and Track: Megan Reniewicki, ASU

Sand Volleyball: Kara Woodard, ASU

Swim: Matti Harrison, Harvard University and Antonio Ramirez, Ohio State University

Chaparral High School

Basketball: Kayla Shaw, Monmouth University

Lacrosse: Russell Gilligan, Norwich University; Logan Hicks, Syracuse University; Noah Plotkin, College of Wooster

Track: Brooke Martin, University of Utah

Volleyball: Abby Akin, NAU; Mary Jo McBride, Texas Tech; Lauren Stivrins, University of Nebraska

Desert Mountain High School

Golf: Matt McCarty, University of Santa Clara; David Ricciardelli, University of San Diego; Chase Wicklund, Drake University.

on the town

By Kenneth LaFave

RA Sushi

Bacon and eggs for Sunday brunch is nothing new. And a Bloody Mary or a mimosa to go with that is no big deal, right?

Wrong. RA Sushi, already known for pushing back the boundary that separates Japanese cuisine from the daily American diet, has introduced a brunch that will change your whole outlook on sushi—and brunch. e menu is available at all RA’s Valley locations; we sampled it at the Kierland Commons location, convenient to Scottsdale Airpark.

RA’s brunch menu items, served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Sunday, manage to blend flavors familiar to sushi lovers with the flair of a festive, late Sunday morning meal:

• Tamagoyaki ($7). is is a softbaked egg in a nest of bacon-fried rice. A rich soy butter blends the flavors together.

• Chicken katsu slider ($6). Pankobreaded fried chicken, with cole slaw and the distinctively tangy Japanese sauce that was a model for Western catsup (but without the tomato), is tucked between two rice crispy rice buns. Also available as a chicken teriyaki slider.

• Arabiki slider ($7.75). For meat lovers, this slider features a Japanese

sausage with a sesame mustard.

• Smoked salmon tamago roll ($9). e closest any brunch item gets to traditional sushi, this is a nice balance of tamago (Japanese omelet) and smoked salmon, rolled with rice and nori. Easy on the wasabi with this one, as the flavors are subtle.

• Chicken-fried rice spring roll ($7.50). A spring roll is too often cabbage-heavy and unfulfilling. Not so this variation, which surprises with a fresh taste of chicken-fried rice.

has a heat altogether different from any Bloody Mary you’ve had before, because it comes from the smoldering fire of wasabi. With Ketel One vodka and Sho Chiku Bai Nigori Sake, it’s a drink to take the top of your head off—in a good way. It comes with a skewer that’s a meal in itself: bacon, shrimp, celery, olives and asparagus.

If you think the drinks at RA’s Sunday brunch will be any less unexpected than the food items, you’re shortchanging the inventiveness of the RA team. What are the two most prominent condiments associated with sushi? Wasabi and ginger, of course: one hot, one sweet—just like the two most popular brunch drinks, the Bloody Mary and the mimosa.

RA’s Premium Bloody Mary ($10)

(You can actually order the skewer separately as a food item: e Bloody Mary Roll, $8.50.)

e Ginger

Mimosa ($5) is a kinder, gentler alternative to the Bloody Mary, made with ginger-infused orange juice and sparkling wine. In addition to brunch, RA is also featuring limited-time items on its regular menu. Do not miss the Apple-Teriyaki Salmon, served with wasabi mashed potatoes.

e idea of a Sunday sushi brunch is in keeping with RA’s ambiance of food-as-adventure.

“You don’t get this kind of atmosphere other places,” said Lance Carver, a manager at the Kierland

Commons location.

“People come here to eat, and also to have fun. We’re the rock ‘n’ roll sushi restaurant.”

Brunch at RA is a burst of flavors under cheery, cherry-red fauxlanterns, but true sushi lovers will want to go behind the scenes. at’s available with RA’s Sushi 101, a class in how to work the magic of sushi on your own. For information, call (480) 951-5888.

I got a sampling of sushi class with the head chef at RA-Kierland Commons, Shigeru Ishizaki. You don’t know humble until you’ve tried to give shape to a ball of sticky rice under the tutelage of a master like Ishizaki. But he makes you feel comfortable, and even compliments you on that lump you made that sort of peters out at one end—also known as my idea of a California Roll.

Ishizaki’s patience paid off in the end, when I put together a spicy albacore roll that would make any sushi-lover a fine lunch—or brunch.

RA Sushi Bar Restaurant

Kierland Commons 7012 E. Greenway Pkwy., Suite 100 Scottsdale 85254 (480) 951-5888

RA Sushi Bar Restaurant

3812 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85251 (480) 990-9256

For a complete list of locations, visit www.rasushi.com

What’s Cooking?

By Jan D’Atri

One Pot Pasta Dinner

It’s a One Pot Wonder and it’s just become one of my all-time favorite meals.

One Pot Wonders. Isn’t that what we’re all looking for these days? Especially if one of your New Year’s resolutions is to simplify your life!

So let’s start the New Year right with a yummy and satisfying throw-it-allin-a-pot kind of meal. It’s the sort of dinner that our great-grandmothers prepared because there was such limited space on the stovetop back then. is recipe is a delicious pasta dish that satisfies the craving for a hearty Italian meal without a lot of the prep work. When I got the email about this one-pot dish, the subject line simply read, “A good recipe.” It was from Sharon Levinson with C-Cap, the nonprofit Careers through Culinary Arts Program in Arizona that teaches youth about the value of home cooking. It awards millions of dollars each

year to underserved high school students. Sharon’s email was right to the point:

“Jan I’m sure you get hundreds of recipes from readers and blogs. I just wanted to share this with you as I couldn’t believe how simple and how delicious this was.”

Need she say more? Grab a big pot and some pasta, gather the family for a good dose of comfort food, lift your glass of Chianti Classico and leave the stress behind.

You’ve just been handed some real pot luck just in time for a brand new year!

Jan’s Note:

I still prefer the taste of sautéed onions over raw, so I opted to sauté the onions and garlic first and then I added them to the rest of the ingredients in the pot. You can also add a pinch of fresh oregano along with the basil if you have it on hand.

One Pot Wonder Pasta Dinner

1 (1-pound box, or 16 oz) spaghetti or thin linguine

12 oz (1 pint) cherry or grape tomatoes

1 large sweet onion, cut in half and then sliced thin

4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced or minced

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

2 large sprigs basil, chopped (about 1/4 cup)

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling

4 cups chicken broth

1 teaspoon sea salt

1 teaspoon pepper

Grated Parmesan cheese for topping

Step No. 1

In a large stock pot, place pasta, tomatoes, onion, garlic, red pepper

flakes, basil, olive oil, chicken broth, salt and pepper.

Step No. 2

Cover pot and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and turn mixture frequently until pasta is al dente and liquid has almost evaporated. Pasta should be done in 9-12 minutes, depending on the size of your pasta.

Step No. 3

If desired, when plated drizzle a little extra virgin olive over pasta and garnished with fresh grated parmesan cheese and basil leaf.

Serves 4-6 entrée-size portions.

Birds Nest flies beyond expectations

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

In the two years that Kevin Kopp has been involved in the Coors Light Birds Nest, he has seen the Waste Management Phoenix Open-affiliated concert series flourish.

Last year, Kid Rock headlined the event that also saw Darius Rucker, Afrojack and Capital Cities hitting the stage. is year, it’s bringing in heavy hitters—Rascal Flatts (Wednesday, Feb. 3), Dierks Bentley ( ursday, Feb. 4), Robin icke (Friday, Feb. 5) and Dutch DJ Tiesto (Saturday, Feb. 6).

“ e Birds Nest has taken on a life of its own,” said Kopp, a volunteer with the underbirds and Birds Nest chairman. “It used to be this little piece of entertainment with local, small, maybe, regional acts.

“Over the last five to six years, it’s really morphed into a festival. ese festivals are the hot new thing in music scenes around the country. Because of the tournament, we’ve been able to leverage the notoriety and success of the tournament to make some good in-roads to the music industry. It’s paid off.”

is year marks the first time a VIP pit has been offered for all shows. Last year it was so successful with the Kid Rock concert that it was expanded.

very small capacity—only about 400 people,” Kopp said. “You get all of the amenities of our VIP area in addition, when the concert starts, you are right in front of the stage.”

So how as the Birds Nest been able to leverage such in-demand artists? Kopp chalked it up to the success of the Waste Management Phoenix Open.

“First and foremost, it’s connected with the largest golf tournament in the world,” he said. “ at has always been a great embedded audience to pull from. ere’s a natural flow. As the tournament’s gotten bigger and bigger, it’s reaching occupancy records.

“ at’s only increased our reach for people to come to the Birds Nest. Golf ends—depending on the day— between 3:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. People are always looking for something to do when golf ends.”

It doesn’t hurt that organizers are attracting the likes of Bentley, icke, Rascal Flatts and Tiesto.

Kid Rock’s 2015 Birds Nest show sold out long before the February event. Tickets can be purchased at http:// coorslightbirdsnest.com.

“ e pit is an exclusive area right in the front of the stage and it’s got a

“ ere’s a direct correlation between our ticket sales and occupancies at the Birds Nest. e two biggest reasons that the Birds Nest continues to flourish and gain popularity.”

events calendar

Dec. 20, 2015-Jan. 20, 2016

Pickup Basketball

The J has pickup basketball games Sunday mornings for adults ages 18 and older.

WHEN: Sunday, Dec. 27, 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. or 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

WHERE: Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale

COST: Free to members; $10 for nonmembers

INFO: (480) 483-7121, ext. 1283, or sports@vosjcc.org

DSB: An American Journey (Journey Tribute)

Hear favorites like “Any Way You Want It,” “Don’t Stop Believin’” and “Faithfully” when these world-class Los Angeles-based musicians perform the music of Journey.

WHEN: Friday, Jan. 1, and Saturday, Jan. 2, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Casino Arizona, 524 N. 92nd St., Scottsdale

COST: $15 to $25

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Catherine Follestad Book Signing Event

A Surprise resident, Catherine Follestad will sign her series of books about “The Itty Bitty Kitty.”

WHEN: Thursday, Jan. 7; Sunday, Jan. 10; and Friday, Jan. 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

WHERE: Artisan Markets, 7134 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale

COST: Free admission

INFO: http://tatespeakers.com/ epk/?id=13357

Generation Idol (Billy Idol Tribute)

Recall the ‘80s rock scene as Generation Idol performs the hits of bigger-than-life music legend Billy Idol.

WHERE: Casino Arizona, 524 N. 92nd St., Scottsdale

COST: $15 to $25

INFO: (480) 850-7734 or www.casinoarizona.com

“Late Nite Catechism”

This record-breaking play has been running every season at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts since 2000.

WHEN: Fridays at 8 p.m. through March 25

WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Stage 2, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale

COST: $39

INFO: (480) 499-8587 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.com

“Mary Poppins”

The Detour Company Theatre presents this classic play.

WHEN: Friday, Jan. 8, through Sunday, Jan. 10, various times

WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale

COST: Free; donations welcome INFO: (480) 499-8587 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.com

Native Trails

This free outdoor festival celebrates the Native American cultures of the Southwest through song and dance.

WHEN: Selected Thursdays and Saturdays from Jan. 9 through March 31, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale

COST: Free admission INFO: (480) 499-8587 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.com

“Late Nite Catechism III: ‘Til Death Do Us Part”

In this sequel to the “Late Nite Catechism” comedies, Sister offers hilarious lessons about love and marriage.

WHEN: Saturdays at 8 p.m. through March 26

WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Stage 2, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale COST: $39

INFO: (480) 499-8587 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.com

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration

Guest speaker is Zak Ebrahim, who penned “The Terrorist’s Son: A Story of Choice.”

WHEN: Tuesday, Jan. 12, at 6 p.m.

WHERE; Chaparral Suites Scottsdale, 5001 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale

COST: $60

INFO: (480) 312-3030 or www.scottsdalemlk.org

Sunday A’Fair

Celebrating its 29th season, Sunday A’Fair features free outdoor concerts in Scottsdale Civic Center Park by top Arizona musicians.

WHEN: Selected Sundays from Jan. 10 to April 3, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale

COST: Free

INFO: (480) 499-8587 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.com

“Close Encounters with Music”

This concert experience brings together sublime chamber music, distinguished performers and insightful commentary.

WHEN: Wednesday, Jan. 13, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale

COST: $18 to $39

INFO: (480) 499-8587 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.com

Dave Rawlings Machine

The Dave Rawlings Machine’s rousing live show has prompted critics and fans to call the band “one of the hottest string bands on the planet.”

WHEN: Thursday, Jan. 14, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale

COST: $31.50 in advance; $33.50 day of show

INFO: (480) 499-8587 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.com

Markus Schulz

German trance and house producer and international DJ Markus Schulz has crafted his own style of dance music over the past 10 years.

WHEN: Friday, Jan. 15, at 9 p.m.

WHERE: Maya Day and Nightclub, 7333 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale

COST: $15

INFO: www.mayaclubaz.com

Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour

The festival brings to Scottsdale Ravi Coltrane, Nicholas Payton, Raul Midon, Gerald Clayton, Joe Sanders and Justin Brown.

WHEN: Friday, Jan. 15, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale

COST: Free

INFO: (480) 499-8587 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.com

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

The London-based Royal Philharmonic Orchestra has an international reputation for bringing audiences firstclass performances and the highest possible standards of music-making across a diverse range of musical repertoire.

WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 16, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale

COST: Free

INFO: (480) 499-8587 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.com

Thunderbird Artists’ Sculpture and Wine Festival

The juried show will feature more than 60 acclaimed sculptors from around the globe, giving patrons a chance to view and purchase stunning, diverse pieces.

WHEN: Friday, Jan. 15, through Sunday, Jan. 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: 16810 E. Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills

COST: $3 admission for adults, free for children ages 18 and younger. Wine tasting tickets are $10; additional wine tickets are $1.

INFO: (480) 837-5637 or www.thunderbirdartists.com

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virtual-led instruction all under the guidance of world-renowned yoga guru Beth Shaw,” Galinsky said.

Day or night, members are able to access the studio and get in their yoga practice.

Dana Galinsky, owner of YogaFit in Scottsdale, said her studio offers a wide variety of yoga classes, in addition to virtual yoga classes that members can access 24 hours a day.

To deal with the stress of the entertainment industry, Galinsky took up yoga.

When she decided to leave Los Angeles and move to Scottsdale earlier this year, Galinsky admitted to struggling with what she wanted to do next.

e more she thought about it, the more she said her mind kept returning to yoga.

Galinsky decided to take the plunge and open her own yoga studio.

After researching dozens of available franchise opportunities, Galinsky recently opened YogaFit in Scottsdale.

“When I made the decision to open my own studio I knew two things for sure. I wanted to join up with a franchise because I didn’t have much business experience, I also wanted to own a studio that offered the variety of levels and modalities that I was used to in LA,” she said.

“For instance, many yoga studios offer only hot yoga, some are strictly traditional yoga, and others have barre classes with no other options. YogaFit offers all of the above.”

In addition to the wide variety of yoga, Galinsky said YogaFit offers its members 24/7 virtual yoga classes.

“What sets YogaFit apart from the competition is unlimited accessibility to the industry’s best live classes and

“ ey may choose from a wide menu of classes on a kiosk attached to a large screen monitor and get their yoga class in at their convenience,” she said.

In addition, Galinsky said, YogaFit offers classes for people of all abilities and experience levels.

For example, the level one Restorative and Foundations Yoga classes are “slow and specific,” so students can focus on the breath and flow between movements.

“Our level two classes, YogaFit Barre and YogaFit Core, add variations to foundational poses by using additional equipment such as hand weights, blocks and a ballet barre for an added challenge,” Galinsky said.

Level three classes are a combination of the foundation of level one and the challenges of level two.

“YogaFit Fusion and YogaFit Sweat expand the physical and mental strength of yoga and fitness enthusiasts utilizing a heated room,” she said.

Galinsky said she is proud of YogaFit’s focus on philanthropy. Each studio donates a portion of class dues to charities that feed the hungry throughout the world.

Galinsky said she is definitely pleased with her decision to open her own yoga studio.

“Yoga was always the gift I gave myself, and it was what I wanted to do,” she said.

YogaFit is located at 10855 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. in Scottsdale. For more information, call (480) 454-1750 or visit www.yogafitstudios.com or www.facebook.com/yogafitscottsdale.