Cookout at the Ranch XV

"Green Community Benefit"

Sponsored by

Outback Steakhouse,  MacDonald's Ranch,
Desert Foothills Cookouts


Saturday, October 2, 2010

5:30-9:30 p.m.

 MacDonald’s Ranch
    26540 N. Scottsdale Road
      North Scottsdale, Arizona

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As the sun sets, cheer the the thrilling release of a rescued great horned owl by Wild At Heart. The perfect way to kick of an evening of fun celebrating our Sonoran Desert.

MC Mindy Hubbard, featured at Pinnacle Peak Patio and other western venues,  keeps the fun coming'' all evening long.

 

Savor Desert Setting, Buffet, Western & Equestrian Acts, and Wildlife at Annual "Green" Event in N. Scottsdale

 You won't want to miss: The friendly setting. The horse-drawn wagon. The "Gidyup!" And the ride to a fun-packed evening in the desert at MaDonald's Ranch, 26540 N. Scottsdale Rd. Join the celebration of what makes this part of our world special and support the Desert Foothills Scenic Drive, Pinnacle Peak Park, McDowell Sonoran Preserve, and wildlife conservation efforts. 

When you arrive at the special site nestled amidst towering saguaro, relax to live C & W music. Cheer the thrilling release of a rescued owl. Savor the Outback Steakhouse buffet. Mingle with Peaches the Mule, Earl the Trick Pony, River the Beaver, wildlife exhibitors and community leaders. Applaud equestrian, K9 and western dance demonstrations. Bid on silent auction bargains and pray for Lady Luck during exciting drawings. If you're still raring to go, join line dancing fun for the willing - all at very affordable ticket prices.

    

Firewater Raffle
 

     Take Home a Wheel Barrow of Liquid Fun!

 

Scottsdale's own, The Stragglers Band with Geoff Conklin, featured at Pinnacle Peak Patio and Greasewood Flat

Exciting Exhibits,
 Community Leaders

 

Enjoy wildlife, preservation, natural history and community exhibitors. Community leaders have been invited to enjoy the evening.

Say "Hello!" to Earl Gray, the trick pony.


Last Year's Exhibitors
Arizona State Horsemen's Association
Coalition of Pinnacle Peak
Desert Center of Pinnacle Peak

Desert Foothills Land Trust
Friends of Pinnacle Peak Park
Friends of the Scenic Drive
Greater Pinnacle Peak Association 
Liberty Wildlife
McDowell Sonoran Conservancy
Peaches The Mule
Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale Historical Society

Scottsdale Preservation Department
Scottsdale Fire Department
Southwest Wildlife
Wild At Heart

Learn about community organizations and meet Sonoran wildlife, like this barn owl, "up-close and personal".

Cookout Organizers

Friends of Pinnacle Peak Park
Ensuring Pinnacle Peak Park remains a very special place for all who visit it now and in the future

Friends of Pinnacle Peak volunteer discusses barrel cactus with students during tour of park.

McDowell Sonoran Conservancy 
Protecting the 57-square mile McDowell Sonoran Preserve that can be enjoyed by just about everyone - for generations to come

Conservancy steward discusses geology while leading hike in McDowell Sonoran Preserve



Friends of the Scenic Drive   -   Greater Pinnacle Peak Association
  Preserving our natural environment and quality of life since 1977
 Publishes A Peek at the Peak Magazine and works to
preserve and enhance the Desert Foothills Scenic Drive, an area landmark since 1963

 

Friends of the Scenic
Drive volunteers
gather at Scenic Drive's
exhibit area after roadside
cleanup.

 

The Greater Pinnacle Peak
Association has been
publishing The Peak
 magazine as a complimentary
community service for 27
years.

Complete Outback Dinner
Steak or Chicken Grilled Aussie Style

Salad-Veggies-Dessert (chicken available)
Donated and Catered by Outback Steakhouse  
Soft Drinks, Beer,  or Wine Available!

Hayride Included!

Free ride in horse-drawn wagon from MacDonald's parking lot to cookout site in desert setting
 

After a friendly greeting, board the wagon and roll to cookout fun. 

     Fun-Packed Program     
 Live Country & Western Music
      The Stragglers with Geoff Conklin

Scottsdale Mounted Police Unit

The Scottsdale Mounted Police, winners of the Calgary Stampede, will perform.

Scottsdale K-9 Corps

The Scottsdale K-9 Corps will demonstrate their policing tactics.

Mindy Hubbard, MC & Easy Line Dancing Fun

Silent Auction & Raffles
Free drawing for door prize and more!  Win valuable merchandise!

Firewater Raffle (wheel barrow of liquid refreshment)
 Dinners at local restaurants
Arts and crafts by local artists
Souvenirs from pro teams
Horseback rides, and more

Ticket Information

Ticket Prices (Purchased in Advance):
Adult: $45
Child: $15 (12 and under, limit 3 kids per family)
Reserved table for eight: $350
(Includes eight adult tickets, single payment for table,
 no exceptions)  
Ticket Prices (Purchased at the Door, if Available:
Adult: $50, Child: $16

* Friends of the Scenic Drive is a division of the Greater Pinnacle Peak Association, a non-profit, 501 (c)3 organization. A portion of the ticket price may be tax deductible depending upon status..

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Silent Auction and Raffles
Supported by Local
Merchants
Buffet Catered by
Outback Steakhouse
Community & Wildlife
 Exhibits
Entertainment Including
Scottsdale Mounted Police

It's not just the spectacular desert environment that needs to be saved. It's our history, our wildlife, our quality of life, and the benefits that they bring to our state and community."

Don't Miss It! Great Time! Great Cause!

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