My neighbors and I in Peaceful Valley received a notice last week that the City’s Code Enforcement Unit is going to be, “…conducting pro-active code inspections…in neighborhoods like yours…within the coming weeks.” A couple of points from that notice that historically have caused heartburn for our vintage neighborhoods: Alley maintenance. For those of us who […]
Scottsdale This Week, 26 Mar – 1 Apr
There’s always something happening in Scottsdale! Here are a few Scottsdale activities & events (and occasionally an event from a neighboring city). This list focuses on free or inexpensive events, activities, & unique experiences, as well as links to important City government meetings. If you are interested in participating, please check information links or call […]
Christmas Chicks
No, this is not about Spandex-clad holiday revelers at the Spanish Fly night club. It’s about these cuties: It seems the wife of a certain city council candidate was inspired by recent political developments to exercise her longtime “special interest” in urban poultry farming. She acquired two Ameraucana ‘chicken littles’ to rear for fresh eggs […]