By Karen Goveia With their long necks, slender bodies, doe eyes and soft fleece, the alpaca is one sweet-natured farm animal you don’t see often in our parts. And, that’s exactly what led Nichole Baumgartner to open Cactus Hills Alpaca Farm on her 2-acre property in Desert Hills. The mother of four said she really…
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Fast Lobster To Go
By Valley Vibe Staff Writers Founders of the fast-concept custom-made salad restaurant, Salad and Go, are bringing another concept to 19th Avenue and Pinnacle Peak Road, offering wild-caught Maine and Canadian lobster meals to go. Angie’s Lobster offers a simple menu of lobster rolls, fried lobster fingers, french fries and drink choices of lemonade and…
Comfort Food and Live Entertainment in Norterra
By Valley Vibe Staff Writers The Norterra area’s nightlife scene is about to get livelier next month. The Stillery, a Nashville Tenn. based-restaurant known for its comfort-food menu items and live nightly entertainment, is opening in April in Happy Valley Towne Center. The North Phoenix location will be the second in the Valley. The Stillery…
Concert With a Cause
By Caitlin Coulter For the 18th year in a row, an eclectic group of artists are gathering together to help raise funds for local charities. All proceeds go directly to charity, including the Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Habitat for Humanity and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. M3F has donated over $1.1 million to non-profits—just within the…
Destination Superior
By Andreas SchmalzPHOTOS BY ANDREAS SCHMALZ A long Highway 60 about 70 miles east of Phoenix, the old mining town of Superior makes for an interesting day trip for seekers of nature, adventure and history. Sadly, 2021 was not a kind year to the area, as the Telegraph Fire devastated the region and burned…
Commercial Development in the North Gateway Core: Popular Pizza Joint and Gourmet Cookie Shop Plan North Phoenix Locations
By Karen Goveia As the vision for North Phoenix’s urban village starts to take shape with plans for a mix of high-density residential developments, plans for more restaurants and retail are moving forward simultaneously. North Gateway Core, 500 acres east of I-17, between Sonoran Desert Drive and Dove Valley Road, bounded by Skunk Creek Wash…
Scenic Winter Views from 11,500 Feet
By Karen Goveia When you think of Arizona Snowbowl, visions of skiers, snowboarders and winter sports enthusiasts instantly come to mind. But for those who simply want to enjoy the beauty of the wintry scenery and take in the view from 11,500 feet, a scenic ride in one of the resort’s Gondola Cabins may help…
New Girls Softball Club for Ages 9–14
A new area softball club created as a 10U, 12U and 14U league for girls is preparing for its second season serving the North Valley. Anthem Red Softball is the sister program of the Anthem Blue Baseball program, literally. “The baseball program began several years ago, and as the sisters of some of the baseball players…
Anthem Jags Youth Football Team Named State Champions
By Valley Vibe Staff Writers The 12U Anthem Jaguars became the state champions over the previously undefeated Cave Creek Falcons in the Arizona Youth Football tournament championship game Nov. 20 held at Pinnacle High School in Phoenix. “We had an incredible season with amazing players, coaches and families,” said club leader Justin Simons, adding “We…
Outdoor Fitness Area Coming to Anthem
By Valley Vibe Staff Writers A non-operational children’s playground area outside the Anthem Community Center near the pool will soon be repurposed into an outdoor fitness area for teens and adults. At its Nov. 17 meeting, the ACC board of directors approved the project, which includes removal of the existing worn playground equipment and rubberized play…