Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and are ready to get back out there. We are eager to see what 2022 holds for us. One thing is for sure, it will involve new adventures like Thumb Butte in Prescott.

Joseph Huettner of Cave Creek earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s College of Business during commencement exercises Dec. 17 and Dec. 18 at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The graduates are from 41 countries, 43 states and the District of Col…

Pastor Bill Johnson says: “We need to remain childlike. Children don’t dream of being insignificant.” We need to be reminded of this during these crazy, nonsensical times. Children start off seeing life beautifully and innocently. But eventually, life gets to them, molds them, holds them, an…

Jubilate Conservatory of Music is registering students for the 2022 spring semester classes.

Daisy Mountain Firefighters Charities collected and donated hundreds of toys to the Valleywise Health Medical Center for children who have experienced painful or traumatic events on Tuesday, Dec. 21.

Part-time Anthem resident Neil Hampson recently published his second edition of “Anthem, Arizona: Lifestyle Tips of a Ten-Year Snowbird,” with dozens of tips for those new to the area or the desert climate in general.

Viola Tagliaferri and her husband, Federico Venturini, of Pomodoro Italian Grill and Seafood, will show foodies how Christmas Eve is celebrated in their home country with the Feast of the Seven Fishes. 

Let me introduce you to a friend of mine, Dr. Ted Baehr. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief of Movieguide and a respected movie critic. Dr. Baehr comes from a Hollywood family. Both his father and his grandfather starred in major movies and television series.

Where would you be if you had all the money your heart desires? If you had no worries? If you came home and the most delicious meal was waiting for you? If you had perfect children? If your partner was waiting for you with open arms and kisses? So, where would you be? You’d be in the wrong house.

Last year, at the height of the pandemic, legendary singer Steve Perry couldn’t listen to Christmas music. He was unable to visit with family or partake in traditional celebrations.

A local mission-driven church is not letting the pandemic dampen the holiday spirit.

I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving. Did you gobble ’til you wobbled? No comment from me. What’s better than turkey? Finding a great new place to hike! Yes, my family and I discovered yet another neat gem that isn’t too far away.

Art theorist Anton Ehrenzweig observed, “Abstract art has helped us to experience the emotional power inherent in pure form.” Scottsdale artist Barb Goldberg intuitively entered her encore career as a painter after many years in corporate America.

Art theorist Anton Ehrenzweig observed, “Abstract art has helped us to experience the emotional power inherent in pure form.” Scottsdale artist Barb Goldberg intuitively entered her encore career as a painter after many years in corporate America.

“Yes, Virginia…there is a Santa Claus.” 

The English Rose Tea Room in Carefree is offering a cozy and personal viewing of select Nutcracker scenes paired with afternoon tea and treats from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturdays Dec. 11 and Dec. 18, and Sunday, Dec. 19.

The Cave Creek Museum has opened the Arizona Gold Mining Experience, which is a special event visitors and museum members can enjoy the second Saturday of every month.

The Dark Sky Initiative hosted a town-sponsored stargazing gathering in November at the entrance of the Spur Cross Ranch Conservation. 

If there is one thing that defines authentic leadership, it’s mutuality. 

“Color is the keyboard, the eyes are the harmonies, and the soul is the piano with many strings. The artist’s hand plays the keys of form, color, and composition,” Wassily Kandinsky wrote.

One of the advantages of Mazda vehicles is their reasonable base price, with this CX-30 starting at only $22,000. However, our example here is loaded up with all the goodies, so reaches a tidy $34,000. This includes $495 for the dark metallic paint job. But charging extra for floormats seeme…

From enjoying extraordinary meals to catching the sunrise from a hot air balloon, this selection of gift card packages showcases the best deals the Valley has to offer.

Desert Foothills Library has scheduled a multitude of interesting events for December at its building, 38443 N. School House Road, Cave Creek. All programs are free. The library will be closed Thursday, Dec. 23, to Saturday, Dec. 25, and Friday, Dec. 31. 

Many believe the desert is a natural extension of the inner silence of the body, quietly lush in its way, indifferent to all outsiders. No one knows this better than the native residences who call the Sonoran Desert home. Artist Sheila Kollasch is one of the few who have called Tonto Nationa…

The Cave Creek Museum will host an hour with authors Jim “Great Elk” Waters and Kelly Pavlic from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7. 

The Cave Creek Museum will offer the “Excavate and Educate” children’s event as part of Kiwanis Days from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12. 

The Sonoran Arts League is continuing its mission of promoting creativity with a slew of upcoming events. 

The North Phoenix-based Burns Integrative Wellness Center is expanding its reiki services to those looking for alternative forms of healing. 

Have you heard of the song “This Christmas”? Well, this year, I’ve added to the title, as you can see above. To me, these two holidays belong together. Thanksgiving precedes Christmas. First thanks, then giving.

Flamenco guitarist Esteban is practicing scales, just as he does for two hours daily. He demonstrates a few licks, and it is just a snippet of the 73-year-old musician’s talents. 

Former middle school English teacher and nerdcore rapper Mega Ran is a basketball junkie. 

A Native American Proverb is, “Tell me the facts, I’ll learn. Tell me the truth, I’ll believe. But tell me a story, and it will live in the heart forever.” 

The only problem with experience is that it takes so long to get it. Unfortunately, for the Cactus Shadow High School boys varsity basketball team, it hasn’t had much time. 

Well, the answer to that is, when it’s 17 inches. Today, let’s explore my answer by reading a famous speech etched in baseball history. 

Janey’s Coffee Company & Bodega will donate 50% of nonalcoholic Thanksgiving Day sales to Cave Creek Museum.

Jon Linton likes to say he is an accidental photographer. While he had “fussed around with a camera in the past,” it wasn’t something he planned to do. 

Glendale father-son duo Glen and Josh West have long shared their passion for music. Constantly surrounded by the other’s music taste and influence, the duo performs around the Valley as the Josh West Trio.

The Cave Creek Museum will benefit from a spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, at Harold’s Cave Creek Corral, 6895 E. Cave Creek Road.

As the mild fall and winter temperatures of the Valley beckon enthusiasts outdoors in search of adventure, Desert Foothills Land Trust invites nature lovers to the Jewel of the Creek Preserve for a day of exploration and discovery. 

Purse-Impressions, a Cave Creek-based nonprofit, is hosting its second “Pop-Up” fundraiser to raise awareness and support for those recovering from addiction.

The Kiwanis Club of Carefree has partnered with the AT&T Veterans Race to serve an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, at the Carefree Sundial under the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion. 

Despite the struggles of COVID-19 this past school year, the Deer Valley Unified School District (DVUSD) had one of its best school years for achievements. 

Randy Linder will bring his Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band to Harold’s Cave Creek Corral at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, to play a fundraiser for the Cave Creek Museum.