That's right, a horse on a plane. But not just any horse. We're talking about the beautiful, poignant, one-of-a-kind Arabian horse. MMR Resident Andy Sellman and Arabian Horse Show Immediate Past President, Jay Allen joined us in the studio to tell us all about the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show. From how a horse gets to Scottsdale, to all the events happening and what it takes to prepare a horse for the show. Before you head to WestWorld, you don't want to miss this week's episode.    Upcoming Events

• Princess Party @ Desert Mt HS Sat, Feb 15 9-11am
  Activities, snacks and entertainment from fav princesses
  $20/child adults free but required to attend
  Register at dmhsplayers.com
• Celebration of Fine Arts  Jan 18-March 29 (they will be on later this month)
  https://celebrateart.com/
  Brings in artists from across the United States to set up working studios and welcomes art lovers to interact with or simply watch these artists as they create their work over the course of the eight week show. With over 100+ artists, art lovers will see work in all mediums, including sculpture, paintings, jewelry, glass blowing, photography, furniture and more.
  Southwest corner of Hayden Rd. & Loop 101 Look for the big white tents!
  ADMISSION $10 for adults; $8 for seniors and military
  
• Wine with Friends Feb 21 from MMR HOA Don’t forget to RSVP
  
• Arabian Horse Show Feb 13-23 at WestWorld
  http://www.scottsdaleshow.com/shows-events/scottsdale-arabian-horse-show
• DCES Fall Family Festival Friday Feb 28 530-830
  Buy wristband for $25 at gate or PTO app for current students

Recommended Resources

McDowell Mountain Ranch Podcast - Website

McDowell Mountain Ranch Podcast - Facebook

McDowell Mountain Ranch Podcast - Facebook Group

Notre Dame Preparatory High School - Website

The Shackelton Group - Website

AZ CoWork - Website

Avontage - Website

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We got a full show show of everything MMR. The Mother's of MMR joined us in the studio to talk about all the great things they do. From playgroups, parent's night out, volunteering and family events. There's nothing this group can't do.   And Alisha Hasson joins us in the studio to talk about all the great things our neighborhood library has to offer. There's so much more going on inside besides the thousands of amazing books.    Upcoming Events

• Celebration of Fine Arts  Jan 18-March 29
  celebrateart.com Brings in artists from across the United States to set up working studios and welcomes art lovers to interact with or simply watch these artists as they create their work over the course of the eight week show. With over 100+ artists, art lovers will see work in all mediums, including sculpture, paintings, jewelry, glass blowing, photography, furniture and more.
  Southwest corner of Hayden Rd. & Loop 101 Look for the big white tents!
  ADMISSION $10 for adults; $8 for seniors and military
• "All Things Senior" Expo & Tradeshow offers one-stop resources, Feb 5. This free event features more than 100 exhibitors providing information about health care, senior housing, recreation and fitness opportunities, entertainment, lifestyle, technology, transportation and much more. It takes place from 9:00am-1:00pm at the Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts. 
• Chinese New Year with craft Jan 30 at the Arabian Library 10:30-11:00am. Story and craft to bring about Good Luck. Get there early to get a ticket and reserve your spot.
• Western Week starts Feb 8 in Old Town. Parades 10-noon and Festival right after until 4pm
  Lots of activities all day
  Scottsdalewesternweek.com
• Wine with Friends Feb 21 from MMR HOA Don’t forget to RSVP

Recommended Resources

McDowell Mountain Ranch Podcast - Website

McDowell Mountain Ranch Podcast - Facebook

McDowell Mountain Ranch Podcast - Facebook Group

Notre Dame Preparatory High School - Website

The Shackelton Group - Website

AZ CoWork - Website

Avontage - Website

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We've got it all this week. We talk to Sean Sarram of Avontage.com on his new company and how the old age of bartering is making a come back.   Jeremy Schlosser tells you why he should be the next MMR HOA board member.    Still haven't come and taken a look at Az CoWork? Operations Manager Kristin Whintable tells us why you're missing out.   Upcoming Events

• WM Phoenix Open Jan 27- Feb 2  
  wmphoenixopen.com

• Celebration of Fine Arts  Jan 18-March 29
  celebrateart.com Brings in artists from across the United States to set up working studios and welcomes art lovers to interact with or simply watch these artists as they create their work over the course of the eight week show. With over 100+ artists, art lovers will see work in all mediums, including sculpture, paintings, jewelry, glass blowing, photography, furniture and more.
  Southwest corner of Hayden Rd. & Loop 101 Look for the big white tents!
  ADMISSION $10 for adults; $8 for seniors and military
• "All Things Senior" Expo & Tradeshow offers one-stop resources, Feb 5. This free event features more than 100 exhibitors providing information about health care, senior housing, recreation and fitness opportunities, entertainment, lifestyle, technology, transportation and much more. It takes place from 9:00am-1:00pm at the Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts. 

• Chinese New Year with craft Jan 30 at the Arabian Library 10:30-11:00am. Story and craft to bring about Good Luck. Get there early to get a ticket and reserve your spot.

Recommended Resources

DCES Open Positions www.susd.org

Waste Management Phoenix Open wmphoenixopen.com  

McDowell Mountain Ranch Podcast - Website

McDowell Mountain Ranch Podcast - Facebook

McDowell Mountain Ranch Podcast - Facebook Group

Notre Dame Preparatory High School - Website

The Shackelton Group - Website

AZ CoWork - Website

Avontage - Website

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Well, it's not actually Happy Gilmore but some might say it's close enough. We got a behind-the-scenes look into what makes the WM Phoenix Open so spectacular. WM Asst. Tournament Chairman, Scott Jenkins, sat down to tell us about some upgrades for this year's tournament. Can you believe they are allowing MORE spectators this year?! Ever wonder what it takes to get these pro golfers tour ready? Performance enhancer and trainer Spencer Tatum of THP tells us how he got his pro clients ready for the tournament.

Upcoming Events

• WM Phoenix Open Jan 27- Feb 2  
  wmphoenixopen.com
• Senior Stories Jan 23 @ Horizon Park Community Center @ 10am
  Share stories while celebrating each other’s lives and experiences. (480)312-2650 for more information
• Scottsdale New Signage (to vote on) at Arabian Library Jan 21-26 Click for more info
• Arabian Library 10:30-11am Jan 27 & 30 Chinese New Year with craft. Story and craft to bring about Good Luck. Get there early to get a ticket and reserve your spot.
• Celebration of Fine Arts  Jan 18-March 29
  celebrateart.com Brings in artists from across the United States to set up working studios and welcomes art lovers to interact with or simply watch these artists as they create their work over the course of the eight week show. With over 100+ artists, art lovers will see work in all mediums, including sculpture, paintings, jewelry, glass blowing, photography, furniture and more.
  Southwest corner of Hayden Rd. & Loop 101 Look for the big white tents!
  ADMISSION $10 for adults; $8 for seniors and military

Recommended Resources

Waste Management Phoenix Open wmphoenixopen.com     Spencer Tatum of THP www.ignitethp.com  

McDowell Mountain Ranch Podcast - Website

McDowell Mountain Ranch Podcast - Facebook

McDowell Mountain Ranch Podcast - Facebook Group

Notre Dame Preparatory High School - Website

The Shackelton Group - Website

AZ CoWork - Website

Avontage - Website

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Scottsdale Police Officer David Kamleiter and Police Aide Sherri Hawkinson share all things crime prevention, for our neighborhood. They tell us all about community outreach services, how YOU can help our officers catch a criminal, and what the most common crime in our area is. Any guesses??? Hint... be careful, as there are cameras everywhere. 

Upcoming Events

• WestWorld Barrett-Jackson Auction still going on until Sunday Jan 19.
  https://www.barrett-jackson.com
• Celebration of Fine Arts  Jan 18 - March 29
  https://celebrateart.com/
  Brings in artists from across the United States to set up working studios and welcomes art lovers to interact with or simply watch these artists as they create their work over the course of the eight week show. With over 100+ artists, art lovers will see work in all mediums, including sculpture, paintings, jewelry, glass blowing, photography, furniture and more.
  Southwest corner of Hayden Rd. & Loop 101 Look for the big white tents!
  ADMISSION $10 for adults; $8 for seniors and military
• Rock-N-Roll Marathon/Half/10K/5K click link below for route information Sunday Jan 19
  https://www.runrocknroll.com/en/Events/Arizona/The-Races/Courses
• WM Phoenix Open Jan 27 - Feb 2  
  https://wmphoenixopen.com/

Recommended Resources

McDowell Mountain Ranch Podcast - Website

McDowell Mountain Ranch Podcast - Facebook

McDowell Mountain Ranch Podcast - Facebook Group

Notre Dame Preparatory High School - Website

The Shackelton Group - Website

AZ CoWork - Website

Avontage - Website

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Desert Canyon Elementary PTO Co-Presidents, Krista Kosovos & Kiki Dupey, joined us in the studio. They tell us all about the Mandarin submersion program, monarch butterfly garden and why your neighborhood school is the best school in North Scottsdale.    Shawn Shackelton also joins us in the studio, to talk about the 2020 MMR market and how good schools help the housing market. 

Upcoming Events

• WestWorld Barrett-Jackson Auction January 11-19
  Kids FREE Sat 11th / Save $$ pre-purchase tickets online 
• Family Movie Night Saturday January 11 - Finding Nemo at Odyssey in the Desert 5:00-8:00pm. Come early to get a spot and enjoy music, games, and prizes. The movie starts at dusk. 

Recommended Resources

McDowell Mountain Ranch Podcast - Website

McDowell Mountain Ranch Podcast - Facebook

McDowell Mountain Ranch Podcast - Facebook Group

Notre Dame Preparatory High School - Website

The Shackelton Group - Website

AZ CoWork - Website

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Host's Kevin Stoller & Alicia Haygood are joined in the studio by Shawn Shackelton. Shawn gives us a year in review of MMR's real estate market. And she tells us how to keep our home's secure, while on the market. 

Key Learnings

• MMR Real Estate Year in Review
• Keep your home secure while on the market

Upcoming Events

• Baseball sign up McDowell Mountain Little League
• Holiday Light Tour

Recommended Resources

McDowell Mountain Little League - Website

McDowell Mountain Ranch Podcast - Website

McDowell Mountain Ranch Podcast - Facebook

McDowell Mountain Ranch Podcast - Facebook Group

Notre Dame Preparatory High School - Website

The Shackelton Group - Website

AZ CoWork - Website

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Host's Kevin Stoller & Alicia Haygood are joined in the studio by Notre Dame Prep's Principal Jill Platt and Sophomores Olivia La Porte and Kendall Luther.

Key Learnings

• Students preparing for finals and break
• Notre Dame Prep Fall Festival
• NDP Football Signing Day 
• High School Students Prep for College

Upcoming Events

• Notre Dame Prep Fall Festival December 11th @ 5:00pm
• MMR Holiday Festival - December 13th @ 5:00pm
• Arabia Library Movie Night viewing of Elf - December 14th @ 1:30pm in the Programming Room

Recommended Resources

AZ CoWork - Website

McDowell Mountain Ranch Podcast

McDowell Mountain Ranch Podcast - Facebook

McDowell Mountain Ranch Podcast - Facebook Group

Notre Dame Preparatory High School

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Host's Kevin Stoller & Alicia Haygood are joined in the studio by Kristin of AZ CoWork.

Key Learnings

• Thanksgiving Recaps
• AZ CoWork
• College Football Talk

Recommended Resources

AZ CoWork - Website

McDowell Mountain Ranch Podcast

McDowell Mountain Ranch Podcast - Facebook

McDowell Mountain Ranch Podcast - Facebook Group

Notre Dame Preparatory High School

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Host's Kevin Stoller & Alicia Haygood are joined in the studio by Aaron Blase and Larry Balboni of the McDowell Mountain Ranch Pickleball Club join the show. 

Key Learnings

• History and rules of Pickleball
• McDowell Mountain Ranch Pickleball Club
• Pickleball Tournaments
• New Pickleball Courts
• Thanksgiving Events

Recommended Resources

McDowell Mountain Ranch Pickleball Club - Facebook

McDowell Mountain Ranch Podcast

McDowell Mountain Ranch Podcast - Facebook

McDowell Mountain Ranch Podcast - Facebook Group

Cheetah Solar 

Notre Dame Preparatory High School

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