8 MAY 2020 Art One Gallery will be hosting weekly video sessions where they introduce Art One employees and artists. People are welcome to reach out if there is an artist they want to know more about at artonegalleryinc@gmail.com. For more: artonegalleryinc.com. Arcadia High alumna Rae Aaron started a mentoring program for current AHS students that kicked off in mid-April. The goal of this program is for Arcadia students and recent alumni to build community through personal relationships in the time of coronavirus and beyond. This program will help AHS seniors (and younger students) navigate the transition from high school to college by matching them with an alum with similar interests while providing online seminars hosted by alumni on their area of expertise. My Three Girls Bakery is holding a contest for kids in the neighborhood. Send My Three Girls a photo of your child doing their school work for a chance to win a half dozen cupcakes or cookies. Send in your child’s name, photo and contact number. Winners are drawn every Saturday. Email photos to customerservice@my3girlsbakery.com. My Slice of the Pie Pizzeria is offering a promotion for people to purchase meals for healthcare workers. Folks can buy a pizza meal and feed a group of four at Banner Health. For more: mysliceofthepiepizzeria.com. The 2020 Scottsdale Art Festival is now being featured online. There’s also an option to buy a virtual ticket to donate to Scottsdale Arts and be entered to win a Scottsdale Art goodie bag. For more: scottsdaleartsfestival.org. Whisked Away Cooking School is offering online cooking classes for parents and kids. Through Zoom, folks can learn how to cook dishes such as ricotta-mascarpone stuffed shells and monkey bread muffins. Each class is $5. For more: whiskedaway.net. Shepherd of the Hills Church has moved their worship services through online live-streaming at least through the middle of May. AA meetings, meditation groups and all other activities have been moved to virtual meeting places. A phone list was created for the most vulnerable members for check-ins to see if they need anything. They are also donating 100 Red Cross cots to government authorities if/when they open facilities. At Prince of Peace Lutheran Church , members of the congregation are regularly checking in with seniors to make sure they have everything they need. All bible studies have been moved to video chat, and worship services are on their YouTube channel. For more: popphoenix.org. Arcadia High School’s PTO is looking for volunteers to join their executive board for next year. Job descriptions are available at arcadiapto.org. This opportunity is an excellent way for parents to get involved and support the school and the community for things such as Project Graduation and hospitality/health. For more: contact Linda Schlenker at advisor@arcadiapto.org or 602-576-3828. The third grade teachers from Christ Lutheran School were really missing their students’ smiles. Teacher Heidi Ashworth and the rest of the third grade team put up banners and signs around the front patio of her Arcadia home and had the parents and students drive by. “They wore their CLS spirit shirts and gave us ‘air hugs and kisses,’” said Ashworth. “It was great to see our students again!” “From the LDV Winery Vineyard Kitchen” is a new Facebook Live concept happening on May 7. Guests can log on to the LDV Winery Facebook page and join owners Peggy Fiandaca and Curt Dunham in the kitchen as they make My Slice of the Pie Pizzeria is T he third grade teachers from Pastor Rick WWW.JCASTLELAW.COM 480.542.5885 DIVORCE • CUSTODY • SUPPORT JASON CASTLE, ESQ.

9 MAY 2020 dinner with items they currently have in their pantry. Guests can cook along with Peggy and Curt, who will also offer wine tips and pairing suggestions for each meal. For more: visit the LDV Winery Facebook page. The food pantry and Celebrate Recovery are both still available at Christ Church Lutheran. The pantry is now a drive-through model. Families can drive up and receive goods without having to exit their cars. Celebrate Recovery is taking place virtually on Thursdays. There are life groups that meet through Zoom, plus all the step groups are still active. “Our main priority is to love the people around us, most safely and responsibly,” staff member Jeff Tucker said. “Within our congregation, we’ve tried to bolster our social media and phone ministry, just so people know that we love them, care about their wellbeing and miss seeing them.” Bible studies/groups have moved over to virtual platforms. Sunday services are being streamed through Facebook Live. The Arizona Humane Society has launched virtual pet training sessions. AHS is offering video consultations via Zoom, Skype or FaceTime. Folks will learn how to deal with pet behavior issues, basic training techniques and better communication with their pets. Classes are $20 for 30 minutes. For more: azhumane.org/training. Arizona-based Classic Hotels & Resorts is donating 500 two-night packages to healthcare workers as part of the Healthcare Heroes campaign launched in early April to honor those helping to fight COVID-19. People are asked to nominate their own Healthcare Heroes by sharing their stories with a video or photo of the nominee. People can choose a healthcare worker by posting on Facebook or Instagram using the hashtag #hospitality4healthcareheroes. CH&R will randomly select 250 recipients after nominations close on May 15. For more: classichotels.com/ hospitality4healthcareheroes. The City of Phoenix’s Department of Human Services is making sure all 15 of the city’s senior centers are being kept in contact with and offering services such as weekly check-ins and meal services. For more: phoenix.gov. Arizona Derby Dames (AZDD) Inspire is a local nonprofit group that works with the Department of Education and the USDA to help feed the hungry each summer. “We feel it is important to show these young roller derby athletes how to give back to their communities and how to make a difference,” said AZDD Inspire member Shannon. The nonprofit partnered with One Nutrition to deliver meals around Phoenix and Tucson. So far, they have provided over 6,500 meals. Three Brophy alums created the Bronco Neighbors, a community outreach program whose mission is to deliver groceries, medications and other necessities to the most vulnerable and isolated in Arcadia for free. Send requests to Patrick Wintergalen at pwintergalen@smu.edu. Photographer Sandra Tenuto reached out to families on the Arcadia Parents Google Group page asking if anyone would like to capture their “quarantine moments.” While everyone is at home creating new memories and coming up with new ways to keep busy, Tenuto offered to take paparazzi-type photos from a safe distance away – all with no charge or fees, just a suggested donation. The idea gained popularity quickly and Sandra photographed over 300 families in the Arcadia area and beyond. Some of the photos are featured on the cover of this edition of Arcadia News . To check out her portfolio, visit: sandratenuto.com/social-distance-images. The food pantry and Celebrate Three Brophy alums created the The Arizona Humane Society has Erin and Clay Denk with Kitch, Wally and Finn. tinoferrulli@gmail.com 4725 North Scottsdale Road • Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Tino Ferrulli Wishing everyone the best in health while we move past these times. Always remember that a healthy attitude breeds a healthy mind. MORE ROOM AND STYLE 2020 GLB 250 Experience this fun, functional GLB 250 that offers 221 turbo horses, flexible seating for up to seven and accommodating like no other compact SUV. Call me to schedule a test drive with your health and safety in mind.