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Founded as a Scottsdale, Arizona magazine, A Peek at the Peak's logo is a stylized outline of Pinnacle Peak, North Scottsdale's most distinctive mountain. A "refreshingly different" magazine founded in 1983, The Peak has been a distinguishing part of the Pinnacle Peak and Desert Foothills community since 1983. By and for that community, it is the only magazine dedicated to quality of life, education, desert preservation, wildlife conservation, and the arts in the North Scottsdale, Carefree, Cave Creek, Rio Verde, and northern Phoenix areas. The Peak, a nonprofit, 501 (c) 3 publication, is provided as a community service by the Greater Pinnacle Peak Association (GPPA), which was founded in 1977. The magazine, which received national recognition in 2006 and 2009 when the Society of National Association Publications named it an EXCEL Award winner,features original articles by local writers about local organizations, community events, local history, Sonoran plants, animals, restaurants, galleries, and people.

If you own or manage a local business, join the many other businesses that benefit by advertising in The Peak. Advertisements in The Peak not only attract customers but they enable advertisers to be part of an established community tradition. By placing ads, advertisers  foster desert preservation, wildlife conservation, the arts, education, and community service. Advertisements and GPPA Friends fund publication of The Peak magazine, which provides a voice for local writers.

About The Current Issue 

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That’s Tony Nelssen on the cover. Tony died on May 26, 2010, after a brief bout with cancer. Tony was active in our organization and community for many years. In addition, he was a member of A Peek at the Peak’s (The Peak’s) editorial staff, and a friend.

The planned theme of this issue was “Our Wildlife,” but instead, we’re using it to honor Tony and his family. You’ll learn about Tony and his contributions to our community from the people who knew him best, his friends and colleagues. You’ll also learn about him from an excellent column written by Arizona Republic columnist Laurie Roberts. In “Scene,” Howard Myers writes about Tony as a role model and friend. Incidentally, you’ll also find a few articles about “our wildlife.”

There’s More!

In addition to tributes to Tony, you will find a variety of articles, some serious and some not so serious, in this and every issue of The Peak. Importantly, you’ll find information and entry forms for our annual Summer Fun contests. We encourage your participation by writing or photographing “what’s worth preserving” in our community.

The Peak is a nonprofit community magazine and all the articles are contributed by local writers. The Peak magazine, e-Peak Monthly Newsletter, www.ThePeakAZ.org, and www.Scenic Drive.org are provided as a community service by the Greater Pinnacle Peak Association and Friends of the Scenic Drive.
 

Columns

In addition to interesting local news and articles, you'll often find these columns:

• Arizona Cowboy (humorous poetry about the West)
• Dining Out (review of local restaurants)
• Dog Daze (pet dog describes the challenges of daily life)
• Far From Home (experiences of two Scottsdale residents who do business training abroad as volunteers)
• Government 101 (a look at development issues that impact our community)
• Here and There in Art (review of local art exhibits and galleries)
• A Peek at Fitness (advice for keeping in peak condition)
• On the Wild Side (articles about rehabilitation of great horned owls, hawks, and other raptors)
• Community Scene
• Community Events

    If you need a product or service, why not contact a local business that supports GPPA. You'll find those businesses listed in our Advertiser Sections.

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About Future Issues

The  lead articles of every issue of The Peak are based on a theme. The themes of the year's issues are listed below.

• January/February - Our Desert

• March/April  - Snowbird Fun

• April - Our Desert Life

• May/June - Summer Fun

• July/August - Our Wildlife

• September/October - Our Community

• November/December - Peak Holidays

In addition to theme-related content, you'll find articles by local writers, interesting columns, information about upcoming community events, and the latest GPPA news in this Scottsdale, Arizona magazine. 

Getting The Peak (Print and Online)

At Local Outlets

You can pick up your free copy of The Peak magazine at more than 70 convenient locations in North Scottsdale.   These locations include supermarkets, banks and stores. At  supermarkets you will find copies of the magazine in free standing magazine racks or in the customer service area. At offices, salons and stores the magazines are usually in the reception area in table-top racks.  Supermarket locations include:

• AJ's Supermarket at AJ's center at Pinnacle Peak, Thompson Peak/Frank Lloyd Wright, Pima and Union Hills Road, Scottsdale Road and Lone Mountain Road 
• Basha's at Grayhawk Shopping Center, McDowell Mountain, Carefree
• Big Lots at N. 90th Street
• Safeway at DC Ranch, The Summit, Pinnacle Peak and Scottsdale, Scottsdale Road and Shea, E. Via Linda and Shea, and several others
• Sam's Club, N. Northsight Blvd.
• Walgreen's at Grayhawk Shopping Center, Terravita Marketplace, Dynamite and Alma School in Scottsdale
• World Foods at E. Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, E. Raintree Drive, Scottsdale

To find the location most convenient to you ,

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GPPA mails free copies of The Peak to all its members. By becoming a GPPA Friend of the Community, you will be contributing to deserving community causes while saving time and gasoline. 

This Issue's Advertisers

All current Peak advertisers are listed in the Marketplace section of this site and their advertisements appear in both the print and online editions of the magazine. If you don't have a print edition hand, "thumb" through the online version and review the advertisements.

Peak advertisers can choose to gain additional exposure by having their magazine advertisement published also posted on a separate page on this Web site. Click on the link to the right to view information about these companies and organizations.  Let them know you appreciate their support of The Peak and GPPA by using their products and services.

GPPA thanks this issue's advertisers. Every year, GPPA donates money to a variety of nonprofit organizations and awards a college grant. It is the support of  advertisers and members that made those donations possible. 

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Writing for The Peak

The Peak has been a "labor of love" since 1983. If you love to write and are looking for an enjoyable  way to serve the community, we hope you will consider contributing articles to The Peak. Almost all of the articles that we publish are written by local residents who donate their work to support the objectives of GPPA. You can meet some of them in Peak People. The Peak's Amazon Store provides a resources for writers.  Writer Guidelines are designed to assist writers who plan to assist their work to The Peak.

 Editorial Calendar for 2010

All articles and other copy must be submitted by the dates shown below. Earlier submissions are appreciated. Late submissions may be withheld until a future issue.

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For more information about writing articles for The Peak, advertising in The Peak or obtaining copies of The Peak, please do not hesitate to contact us.