Eat, Drink Arizona
Scottsdale Vibes
Melissa Anaya is a Valley native working her way through the Food & Beverage industry. She grew up going out to dinner often with her family, always enjoying the food scene here in the Valley. She took her love of food and started posting pictures of it on social media, starting a following she never imagined. As her followers grew, so did her drive to turn this into more than food pictures. From influencer to owner of Eat, Drink Creative Agency, Melissa is here to tell us all the hip places we need to know about and what’s on the horizon. Calendar of Events The month of events in...
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Partners for Paiute
Scottsdale Vibes
Tiss the season to be giving and the non-profit, Partners for Paiute is just one of these amazing organizations serving those in need this season. This organization is run 100% from volunteers meaning all funds raised go directly to Scottsdale residents. From housing, food/clothing, educational classes and more, the Partners for Paiute organization serves all of those in need. Today we have board members Mary Jung and Mark Hayes Calendar of Events The month of events in Old Town kicks off this weekend with Scottsdazzle. Be sure to check their site for all the events from cooking...
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Mrs. Arizona, Meghan Charney
Scottsdale Vibes
Meghan Charney may be Ohio born and raised but Scottsdale is where she calls home, embracing it head on as the newly crowned Mrs. Arizona American. Before moving to Scottsdale, she called LA home to pursue a career in entertainment. Having spent the last 13 years overseeing branded integrations within American Idol, America's Got Talent, The Price is Right, Let's Make a Deal, and Family Feud and also a member of the Academy of Reality Television. Meghan and her husband (Richard) also run a husband/wife producing team. Meghan recently left entertainment altogether to start my own business,...
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Integrated Spine, Pain & Wellness with Dr. Ashu Goyle
Scottsdale Vibes
A double board certified Dr., Dr. Goyle is all about holistic, whole health when it comes to his patients and his treatment plans. Dr. Goyle is the owner of Integrated Spine, Pain & Wellness in N. Scottsdale. His purpose & passion is all about you. You are more than a patient, you are a person when you come into the office. Calendar of Events Get your tickets to the one and only all women’s breakaway rodeo at WestWorld next week, Nov 27-30. There is also a concert on Thursday-Saturday night after each day’s final event. Ho, Ho, Holiday times are officially starting...
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Chef Cory Oppold
Scottsdale Vibes
An architect designs and builds. So does a Chef. Different materials, different outcome but same brain when it comes to Chef Cory Oppold of Course Restaurant. Chef Cory thought he was moving to AZ to be an architect. But, after a meal at Wrights at the Biltmore, he went from an farm boy in Illinois calling himself your typical “meat & potato guy” to a student at culinary school. Chef Cory never knew how food could enhance an experience and taste can change the course of your life. Now he’s an award winning chef, both nationally and locally, at off Scottsdale & Shea. And if you...
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Tutera Medical and the Study of Hormone Replacement Therapy
Scottsdale Vibes
CarolAnn Tutera never imagined she would be in medical research & entrepreneur until she met her husband, Dr. Gino Tutera. Before his untimely passing, Dr. Tutera was a board certified OBGYN for over 40 years. During his time, he discovered that no one was focusing on Menopause, Andropause and how hormone imbalance affects all aspects of our well being from brain health, immune health, diseases and more. WIth his dedication to helping others and decades of research, we now have SottoPelle, pellet bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. Here to teach us more is Dr. Tutera’s wife and...
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Navigating for a cause
Scottsdale Vibes
Angie Rice in Scottsdale always appreciating how the community supports one another. After a stint working in corporate America, she chose to start Boutique Travel Advisors with the cavit of still giving back to the community. That’s where this year’s annual gala, Navigating for a Cause, came about. As a huge advocate for Mental Health, I’m really excited to talk about this event and bring awareness to help those in need. This year’s recipient is PTSD Now, Nevada-based non-profit on a mission to radically improve the veteran mental healthcare system and reduce suicide among U.S....
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City Council and & Mayoral Candidates
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Tammy Caputi Tammy began her first term on the Scottsdale City Council in January 2021 and is currently seeking a second term. She has lived and worked in Scottsdale for almost 25 years, and is the president and owner of Yale Electric West, Inc, a Scottsdale company. Married for over 21 years with 3 daughters who all attend our local schools. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Wellesley College in Wellesley, MA and a Master’s in Business Administration from Simmons University in Boston, MA. Tammy is passionate about keeping Scottsdale the Gold Standard of the Valley,...
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SUSD School Board Candidates
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Gretchen Jacobs Gretchen Jacobs, Founder & President of Arizona of Governmental Affairs, works with the Governor's Office, Legislature & state agencies on issues of policies, appropriations & government marketing at the State Capital. Prior to starting her practice of governmental affairs, Gretchen represented corporate clients in civil court as an attorney and remains an active member of the Arizona & California State Bar Associations. Since entering the political arena in 1998, she has earned the reputation as one of the hardest working and “most effective” in...
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SUSD School Board Candidates
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Matt Pittinsky Education has always been at the center of Matt’s Pittinisky life with both parents worked in education. Matt earned his masters in education from Harvard followed by a PhD in Sociology of Education from Teachers College at Columbia University. While working to found and develop several education technology startups, Matt has also taught and served as a tenure track professor at ASU where he remains as a visiting scholar. Matt and his wife, Julie, a Phoenix native, have three children. All went to SUSD schools, with two now in SUSD middle and high schools and one at...
info_outlineYou can’t be a part of Arizona and not know know the name, Pat Tillman. He was a man of honor, courage and bravery. And while he isn’t here in body, his legacy continues on each and every day through the Pat Tillman foundation. Pat’s run just celebrated its 19th year, last weekend. The 4.2 mile run ending at 42nd yard line on ASU Sun Devil field in memory of #42 himself. This week I have the honor of speaking with Pat Tillman Foundation CEO Dan Futrell. Dan has a long list of accolades to his name. Growing up in foster care before moving to California to be raised by a single dad. He went on to graduate from Gonzaga on an ROTC scholarship which led him to the military path after graduating. After 5 years in the service he was awarded the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, the Ranger Tab, and two Bronze Star Medals. In 2011 he was part of the 3rd class of the Pat Tillman foundation and since 2019 holds the title of CEO.
Calendar of Events
Junk in the Trunk
Happening this weekend at WestWorld, come and make one person's junk another man’s treasures. Shop over 120,000 sq. ft. filled with 160+ vintage curators and handmade artisans from across the country. Enjoy live music, local food trucks and a unique shopping experience.
Jazz Festival
Don’t forget your tickets to the Jazz Festival at the end of this month. Starting at $50, there will no doubt be a weekend of fun. And don’t forget to check out all the events this month to celebrate our city’s love of jazz by listening to Jazz Fest coordinator, Doc Jones who was on last week’s episode
Inaugural Irish Golf Scramble for Scottsdale Sister & St. Patrick's Day Parade & Faire
Join Scottsdale Sister Cities and the Valley’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Faire on May 12, 2023, for a day of golf and Irish fun at the Silverado Golf Club in Scottsdale. With your participation, they are educating our young Arizona Irish Community and building the next generation of Arizona ambassadors to Ireland. Deadline is May 5 to register for the May 12 tournament.