We all know the importance of eating healthy. But, somedays that can be hard with the hustle & bustle of everyday like. Good things we have Rebecca Clubb of Whole Health Everyday to our rescue.  She's not your typical in-home chef service. She's the real deal and then some. My family LOVED the meals and I loved Chef Grace. We can't wait to welcome them in our home again. 

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Brought to you by Notre Dame Prep. Notre Dame Prep is the Catholic HS. Check them out at ndpsaints.org to learn more.  

Phoenix Film Festival Aug 12-22
https://www.phoenixfilmfestival.com/
This festival is taking place in N. Scottsdale at Harkins Movie theatre, located off Scottsdale and 101. LOTS of movies for all ages, including Kid’s days each Saturday of the festival. Go to their website to learn more. 

Strawberry Festival @ Mortimer Farms
https://www.mortimerfarmsaz.com/StrawberryFestival
If you have a family, or just love strawberries, then this is the event for you! The picking is fun and the eating is even better. Admission is $14 and they highly suggest you reserve your tickets online. Check it out this weekend before they’re all gone. 

Kids sports. We all want our kids to be the best at whatever sport they choose. But how do you, as parents, know you chose the right team & organization? And did you know that it may not be easy to switch to a different organization. This week I have Tamera Hatfield and Kristin Hollrah of AZ Soccer Academy. I definitely learned a lot on what it means to pick the right team for your child. And how going with the first organization you hear about may not be the best pick. 

Calendar of Events Brought to you by Notre Dame Prep
Notre Dame Prep is the Catholic HS. The staff, faculty and students are really one of a kind. And the campus, well...breathtaking is a word that quickly comes to mind. Check them out at ndpsaints.org to learn more.  

Yoga in the Rainforest @ Butterfly Garden
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yoga-in-the-rainforest-tickets-161816061195
Bring a mat and practice yoga surrounded by thousands of butterflies. This hour-long class will guide guests through a series of yoga poses that help you build strength and flexibility. Registration required. Ages 18 & up; $30/person. Proceeds benefit the Butterfly Wonderland Foundation, an organization supporting conservation-based, experiential education.

Phoenix Film Festival Aug 12-22
https://www.phoenixfilmfestival.com/
This festival is taking place in N. Scottsdale at Harkins Movie theatre, located off Scottsdale and 101. LOTS of movies for all ages, including Kid’s days each Saturday of the festival. Go to their website to learn more. 

Strawberry Festival @ Mortimer Farms
https://www.mortimerfarmsaz.com/StrawberryFestival
If you have a family, or just love strawberries, then this is the event for you! The picking is fun and the eating is even better. Admission is $14 and they highly suggest you reserve your tickets online. It starts this weekend, Aug 13 and will be going on the nxt 2 weekends. Get them while they’re fresh!

"Proof is useless unless it's proof of something people already want to believe." -Benedict Society

This is the quote Dr. Menzel left me with after our interview. SUSD is starting back this week. While we're all excited to have last year behind us, there are still some concerns about what this school year will look like. I got the opportunity to sit down 1-1 with Dr. Menzel. He was ready and willing to tackle every hot topic issues.

We are so excited to have the kids back on campus this year. But that's not the only thing NDP is excited for. New Principal Dr. Gene Sweeney and Dean of Faculty Bonnie-Gene Chudzinski join me at the table. We talk about this year's message, goals for their new positions and the preparation for this year.

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School Donation Drive at Quarter
https://scottsdalequarter.com/events-news/event/2021/07/12/default-calendar/school-supply-drive

This is the last week of donation collection for Arizona Helping Hands benefiting children in foster care. Located in The Quad, you can drop off school supplies in the bin in front of the school bus anytime during mall hours. Go to the websiteWish List to find the needed items. OR,you can sponsor a backpack filled with everything a child in foster care needs to go back to school for $35. You can donate online ahhbacktoschool.org.

A Chorus Line @ Desert Stages Theatre
https://www.desertstages.org/achorusline/
Live theatre and music is BACK. Come see a live performance, starting this week, July 30- Aug 8. Chorus Line will be on stage Friday & Saturday at 7:30pm | Saturday & Sunday at 2:00pm
Come lend a hand for roadside clean up
https://fb.me/e/Z2rS9ikx
The team at North 32nd News has adopted a street in the North 32nd neighborhood.  This will be the first of our quarterly cleanups, and we would love your help. Starts at 630am, Saturday July 31. Bring water, snack and sunscreen. Everything else will be provided

This week, Dee & Earl DeFrates join me at the table. We talk about their love for each other, their passion for entrepreneurship and why MMR is their forever home. 
It's also time to check in with our favorite realtor Shawn Shackelton. We get into the details of the housing market and fun outside of work. 

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If you would like to promote your event or let me know of something going on, let me! Email me at [email protected]. 
Waking up with the Butterflies at Butterfly Garden
https://butterflywonderland.com/special-events/#wake
Saturday, July 24-830-930am, Guests are invited to enjoy a quiet hour photographing the butterflies, birds and reptiles as they awake or catch that perfect photo of a new species. Ages 18 & up; $25 for Admission or Free for members.
Registration required. Call (480) 800-3000, ext. 210.

It's HOT out there. And we're not the only ones suffering. Our cars, ATV, SUV's boat and RV's actually spend more time in the sun than any of us. Good thing our neighbor and EuroCars Detail owner Catherine Rigotini-Fugelni is here for our rescue. Hear her advice on how to keep your car safe in this hot AZ sun and why she chose MMR to raise her family too. 

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MMR Aqua Fit Classes
Tues-Friday 530-630pm
Saturday 12-1pm
Sunday 3-4pm
$5 drop in rate @ 105th pool
Email [email protected] with any questions

 

Shark Week at OdySea Aquarium
odyseaaquarium.com

During Discovery Channel’s Shark Week, celebrate sharks LIVE at OdySea Aquarium, home to one of the largest and most diverse collections in the country. With over 50 sharks and 14 different species, OdySea Aquarium is a fin-tastic place to see and learn about these majestic creatures.  OdySea will offer a variety of special programs, activities, and educational opportunities from July 12 – 18, including daily special appearances from a Discovery Channel Shark Week star, Dr. James Sulikowski.

They say parenting is the hardest job you'll ever have. And the teenage years, well, let's just say it's hard for parents and kids. Luckily we have Gen Z Life Coach, Tracey Martin to help us and our kids navigate through it. Tracey and her teenage daughter, Marina Martin join Alicia to talk about getting through to teens during this day and age. Simple answer, communicate. 

Kitten Pop Up Adoption Shop
https://www.experiencescottsdale.com/event/kitten-pop-up-%5badoption%5d-shop/366842/
Get your kitten snuggles and take home a new furry friend at The Kitten Pop Up [Adoption] Shop at Scottsdale Quarter! Every summer (also known as “Kitten Season”) more than 1,200 kittens come through the Arizona Animal Welfare League and now is our time to find them loving homes. Join us to find your purrrrfect kitten match! You can find the AAWL Pop Up on the second floor of building 15279, located near the public restrooms on 72nd Place between North Street and Quad Drive. Take the elevators up and follow the signs! 

Concerts at the MIM
http://mim.org/concerts/upcoming-concerts/
If you’re like me and love some live music, check out the Musical Instrument Museum for their weekend concert series. Something for everyone to enjoy.

We love this great neighborhood and city we reside in. So why not celebrate it with it's own episode! This week I have Scottsdale resident Ben Cruz at the table with me as I learn about the history of Scottsdale. 

WestWorld 4th of July Spectacular
https://www.scottsdale4th.com/
Since we’re talking celebrations, this weekend is the biggest Fireworks event in Scottsdale. That’s right, 4th of July at WestWorld. Tickets are still available so get some now. Huge family, fun event right in our backyard. GO have some fun again, neighbors.

Need a Staycation?
This is the perfect LONG weekend for it! Check out all of the amazing resorts here in Scottsdale. Almost each one is having something fun and special going on for the 4th of July. 

Whatever you chose to do this weekend. Have a wonderful time, stay safe and celebrate this great country with those you love the most.

It's time to get out and have some fun. And if you're not ready to leave the state, there is PLENTY here in AZ to enjoy. That's where DukOut Adventures, located right here in Scottsdale is all about. Get out and explore! 

Private Dinner & Movie with friends/family
https://marcellinoristorante.com/news-events/dinner-and-a-movie/
Every Wednesday night, through August,  you and your friends can get a private movie and dinner at Marcellino Italian Restaurant in Old Town. You have a list of 5 movies to choose from while served delicious Italian food. Call Bettina for reservations at 480-990-9500. My mouth is watering just looking at this menu

 

 Scottsdale’s 70th Anniversary Legacy Quest
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scottsdale-70th-anniversary-legacy-quest-tickets-156024608805
Happy 70th Birthday, Scottsdale! Celebrate this GREAT city with this family-friendly celebration of Scottsdale’s incorporation as a city. Friday, June 25 from 630-830pm guests will participate in an adventurous expedition gathering facts about Scottsdale’s history along the way. And if you're a history lover, there's a special trail just for you to uncover even juicier bits of Scottsdale history. Register at the link provided on our website or the description of this episode on your favorite podcast app. Check in at the Little Red Schoolhouse Scottsdale Historical Museum

Summer Fridays at Scottsdale Quarter
Spend your Friday mornings having fun under the sun and splashing around in The Quad! They have a DJ, snow cones by Tropical Sno, and some fun water toys out by the splash pad every Friday morning at 10 a.m. The first 100 kids will also get free toys to take home! This week’s theme is Pirates of the Quarter.

We all know that Scottsdale is filled with transplants from all over. This week we meet our neighbor Steve Vicera, a Filipino immigrant who moved here knowing no one but his wife and her family. Now he's a successful business owner with a family of his own. Steve joins Alicia at the table to discuss his journey to American citizenship and how is body building days lead him to Sommet Fitness.

Summer Ice Cream Party
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ice-cream-social-registration-154319641201
Thursday, June 24, 430-630pm at Community Center. Come swim or play at the playground where you can also purchase an Ice Cream from Buster ice cream bus.
MUST Register by June 20 so hurry up!

Flashlight Nights @ Desert Botanical Garden
https://dbg.org/events/flashlight-nights-2021/2021-06-05/
Flashlight Nights are nighttime self-guided adventures through Desert Botanical Garden. Nocturnal explorers can bring their own flashlights to shine along the trails to capture the night-blooming plants and animals that appear in the desert after dark. Each evening of Flashlight Nights includes socially-distanced activities for all ages. New this year with this event is the addition of a farmer’s market! See some beauty and stock up your pantry. 

Scottsdale Summer Solstice
Sunday, June 20 from 11am-1pm @ Solstice Park (previously Soleri Plaza) | 4420 N Scottsdale Rd. Join the celebration as the city of Scottsdale welcomes summer at Solstice Park. Enjoy free snow cones, live music, wandering jugglers and magicians! Plenty of shade, misters, and water available as guests watch the sunshine through the Soleri pylons to usher in the summer solstice and dedicate Scottsdale's newest park. Attendance is free.