Shining Star Volunteers of Paradise Valley
In December, Paradise Valley Mayor Jerry Bien-Willner, and Vice Mayor Anna Thomasson acknowledged and honored the Shining Star town volunteers who achieved milestone service years of five, 10, and 25 years in Paradise Valley. Everyone recognized received a lapel pin denoting their years of service to the town. Those who donated their time on volunteer committees and town commissions along with town staff working behind the scenes also were recognized.
Guests were welcomed by the music of local musicians Dusty Ramblers, and famed local country musician Kenny Skaggs, before the formal volunteer recognition ceremony began. The evening also included a lively round of town trivia Jeopardy, highlighting some of the most memorable and unique aspects of Paradise Valley history, and its residents.
Maricopa County Offers Vouchers for Propane Fire Pit Program
In Maricopa County, a combination of wood-burning and stagnant weather conditions can create poor air quality during the winter. Using a propane fire pit rather than wood-burning pits and fireplaces can reduce air pollution caused by smoke. In an effort to reduce smoke produced by outdoor wood burning fire pits, the Maricopa County Air Quality Department has created a Propane Fire Pit Program in partnership with the Arizona Propane Gas Association, the Propane Education & Research Council, and Home Depot. The county is offering a $75 voucher toward the purchase of a propane fire pit. The program is available to all Maricopa County residents. To learn more, visit cleanairmakemore.com/firepit.
Scottsdale Gallery Association Announces First Gold Palette ArtWalk of the New Year
The Scottsdale Gallery Association’s most popular and well-attended Gold Palette ArtWalks — Demonstrate! takes place Thurs., Jan. 12, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. throughout the streets of the Scottsdale Arts District — along Main St. from Scottsdale Rd. to Goldwater Blvd. and north of Indian School Rd. on Marshall Way to 5th Ave.
The event offers guests an opportunity to view live artist demonstrations at participating galleries— all for a good cause! Serving as a fundraiser for the 100 Club of Arizona and Tunnels to Towers, The Demonstrate Gold Palette Artwalk also features live traditional bagpipe performances.
The following galleries will be highlighting their own distinct events on the evening of the Gold Palette Artwalk.
Altamira Fine Art
7038 E. Main St.
Artist Geoffrey Gersten will be onsite for an artist’s reception during the ArtWalk.
Art One Gallery, Inc.
4130 N. Marshall Way
Art One Gallery will feature local artists Sal Cosenza and Pat Cain who will be painting live during the event.
Carstens Fine Art Studio & Gallery
7100 E. Main St., #B
Artist Paul Steele will be demonstrating his artistic techniques live for guests to view.
King Galleries
7077 E. Main St., #20
Artist Rain Scott will demonstrate the technique he uses to create original origami paper vessels.
Mainview Gallery
7120 E. Main St.
Artist Dale Terbush will be onsite with his breathtaking landscape paintings.
On the Edge Gallery
7045 E. 5th Ave.
Guests can enjoy donuts as well as one-of-a-kind pieces by Kristin Kleyer Mangum (woven fiber and mixed media artist), Tracy Laasch (felted fiber and mixed media artist) and Cal Vander Kooi (wood turning artist).
Paul Scott Gallery
7103 E. Main St.
Spencer Simmons will be doing artist’s demonstration.
Quan’tum Art, Inc.
7077 E. Main St., #16
Guests can enjoy demonstrations by John Gleason, refreshments, fun and laughter!
Wilde Meyer Gallery
4142 N. Marshall Way
Artists Sarah Webber and Kate Dardine demonstrate their skills.
