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About The Peak
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 for 24 years. By and for that community, it is the 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 responsible community activism, community service, and environmental education. Advertisements and GPPA Friends fund publication of The Peak magazine, which provides a voice for local writers. The Peak and the Greater Pinnacle Peak Association (GPPA) thank the many residents of our community who entered our 4th annual Summer Fun Photography and Write Stuff contests. Thanks also to the local businesses that donated the fabulous prizes. The cover photograph, “Under Nature’s Canopy,” was awarded 1st place in the photo contest. It was taken by Frank Biondo, a graphics designer and resident of North Scottsdale. Frank can be reached at (480) 488-0260, sommagraphics@cox.net, and you can view more of his work at www.frankbiondo.com. Frank will also be showcasing his work at this month’s Hidden in the Hills Art Studio & Sale. Frank will be at Studio #25 on the tour. The theme of this issue of A Peek at the Peak (The Peak) is “Summer Fun.” The cover features “The Enchanted Owl” by Kenojuak Ashevak. Learn more about Ashevak and this iconic image in our lead article, “Very, Very Cool Summer Fun.” We thank the Heard Museum North for allowing us to use Ashevak’s artwork, and we thank The Peak’s Tony Nelssen and Sandie McCune for another outstanding job creating the cover. An exhibit at the Heard Museum North is the subject of our first theme article, “Very, Very Cool Summer Fun.” The second theme article, “More Summer Fun,” describes special summer packages that are being offered by our local resorts. “Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot!” by Vickilyn Hussey provides information about some great summer programs for kids. Author Rick Smith suggests that you enjoy some classic country music this summer in his review, “Buck Owens - Live at Carnegie Hall.” The Peak’s editor, Les Conklin, reviews The Library Book, Check It Out and recommends that you not only “check it out” but also purchase the book for your personal library. In addition to the theme articles, you will find a variety of articles, some serious and some not so serious, in this and every issue of The Peak. All the articles are contributed by local writers. Whatever your reading pleasure is, we invite you to sit back and enjoy this issue of The Peak, which, like every other issue of the magazine, is provided as a community service by the Greater Pinnacle Peak Association. In addition to the theme articles, you will find a variety of articles, some serious and some not so serious, in this and every issue of The Peak. All the articles are contributed by local writers. Whatever your reading pleasure is, we invite you to sit back and enjoy this issue of The Peak, which, like every other issue of the magazine, is provided as a community service by the Greater Pinnacle Peak Association. In addition to other interesting local news and articles, you'll find these columns in almost every issue:
If you need a product or service, why not contact a local business that supports GPPA. You'll find those businesses listed in our Shopping Guide. Editor About Future IssuesThe lead articles of every issue of The Peak are based on a theme. The themes of upcoming issues are listed below.
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 Your Copy of The Current Issue
To find the location most convenient to you , consult Where You Can Find The Peak. The easiest way to get your copies of this Scottsdale, Arizona magazine is to become a member of GPPA. GPPA mails free copies of The Peak to all its members. By becoming a member of GPPA, you will be contributing to deserving community causes while saving time and gasoline. This Issue's AdvertisersOur Shopping Guide lists our current advertisers. GPPA could not publish The Peak without the support of these businesses. Let them know you appreciate their support of The Peak by using their products and services. GPPA and The Peak thank this month's advertisers. Last year GPPA donated money to a variety of nonprofit organizations. It is the support of advertisers and members that made those donations possible. Advertising in The PeakReview The Peak's Media Kit. It provides all the information you need to make a decision and get started. The kit provides the following information:
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if you'd like us to e-mail, mail or fax the the latest rates and media kit to you. * If you have the program Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer, please click on link above for a PDF file that can be read by Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you would like to download this FREE Adobe Acrobat Reader software, please access it at this Web address: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html Writing for The PeakIf 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 Resources section of this Web site provide a wealth of sources that writers can utilize including Writer Guidelines and other "Writing Aids" Copy Calendar for 2008 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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only magazine dedicated to quality of life, desert
preservation, and wildlife conservation 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 features original
articles by local writers about local organizations, community events, local history,
Sonoran plants, animals, restaurants, galleries, and people..
You can pick up your free copy of The Peak magazine at more than
60
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, usually near the store entrance.
At offices, salons and stores the magazines are usually in the reception area in
table-top racks. Supermarket locations include: