Scottsdale Vibes

As we wrap the year we talk to our favorite State Farm Agent and Realtor here in Scottsdale. Jeremy talks favorite holiday memories and what he and his family will be doing this year. Shawn wraps up the market telling us what to watch for in 2025. Still not a buyers market but when you look at Scottsdales market overall, we’re doing pretty good!    SUBSCRIBE on your Favorite podcast listening app. Find us on IG & FB at Scottsdale Vibes Podcast or check us out on scottsdale vibes dot media. And don’t forget that we are now the proud owners of Scottsdale City Lifestyle magazine where you can read about even more of your favorite community.

Melissa Anaya is a Valley native working her way through the Food & Beverage industry. She grew up going out to dinner often with her family, always enjoying the food scene here in the Valley. She took her love of food and started posting pictures of it on social media, starting a following she never imagined. As her followers grew, so did her drive to turn this into more than food pictures. From influencer to owner of Eat, Drink Creative Agency, Melissa is here to tell us all the hip places we need to know about and what’s on the horizon.   Calendar of Events ScottsdazzleThe month of events in Old Town kicks off this weekend with Scottsdazzle. Be sure to check their site for all the events from cooking classes, Santa appearances, toy drives and more. 12 Days of COURS ChristmasGo see Chef Cory and his amazing skills put the holiday flavors on a plate. Each course features a Christmas movie from the Grinch, Home Alone, Elf etc. It might be too late but call and get those reservations now ! Lots of Holiday things happening all month from Christmas at the Princess, Kierland Commons and more. Check Experience Scottsdale for more information.    SUBSCRIBE on your Favorite podcast listening app. Find us on IG & FB at Scottsdale Vibes Podcast or check us out on scottsdale vibes dot media. And don’t forget that we are now the proud owners of Scottsdale City Lifestyle magazine where you can read about even more of your favorite community.  

Tiss the season to be giving and the non-profit, Partners for Paiute is just one of these amazing organizations serving those in need this season. This organization is run 100% from volunteers meaning all funds raised go directly to Scottsdale residents. From housing, food/clothing, educational classes and more, the Partners for Paiute organization serves all of those in need. Today we have board members Mary Jung and Mark Hayes Partners For Paiute   Calendar of Events ScottsdazzleThe month of events in Old Town kicks off this weekend with Scottsdazzle. Be sure to check their site for all the events from cooking classes, Santa appearances, toy drives and more Lots of Holiday things happening all month from Christmas at the Princess, Kierland Commons and more. Check Experience Scottsdale for more information.  Phoenix Zoo Lights Christmas at the Princess JW Marriott Christmas McCormick- Stillman Railroad Park Scottsdale Quarter Kierland Commons   SUBSCRIBE on your Favorite podcast listening app. Find us on IG & FB at Scottsdale Vibes Podcast or check us out on scottsdale vibes dot media. And don’t forget that we are now the proud owners of Scottsdale City Lifestyle magazine where you can read about even more of your favorite community.  

Meghan Charney may be Ohio born and raised but Scottsdale is where she calls home, embracing it head on as the newly crowned Mrs. Arizona American. Before moving to Scottsdale, she called LA home to pursue a career in entertainment. Having spent the last 13 years overseeing branded integrations within American Idol, America's Got Talent, The Price is Right, Let's Make a Deal, and Family Feud and also a member of the Academy of Reality Television. Meghan and her husband (Richard) also run a husband/wife producing team. Meghan recently left entertainment altogether to start my own business, BodySpark EMS, becoming Arizona's FIRST mobile EMS Fitness concierge service! A mom of 3, small business owner and passion for helping others makes Meghan the ideal winner for Mrs. Arizona 2024.   Calendar of Events Home for the Holiday Jazz EventAre You Ready to Experience a Night of Soulful Jazz This Holiday Season?  Nayo's homecoming concert would be an evening of holiday spirit, soul-stirring jazz, and warm community vibes. There's no better place than the ASU Kerr Center for this soulful sound: The concert will be full of holiday classics, heartfelt ballads, and new songs.  ScottsdazzleThe month of events in Old Town kicks off this weekend with Scottsdazzle. Be sure to check their site for all the events from cooking classes, Santa appearances, toy drives and more. Lots of Holiday things happening all month from Christmas at the Princess, Kierland Commons and more. Check Experience Scottsdale for more information.   SUBSCRIBE on your Favorite podcast listening app. Find us on IG & FB at Scottsdale Vibes Podcast or check us out on scottsdale vibes dot media. And don’t forget that we are now the proud owners of Scottsdale City Lifestyle magazine where you can read about even more of your favorite community.

A double board certified Dr., Dr. Goyle is all about holistic, whole health when it comes to his patients and his treatment plans. Dr. Goyle is the owner of Integrated Spine, Pain & Wellness in N. Scottsdale. His purpose & passion is all about you. You are more than a patient, you are a person when you come into the office. Integrated Spine, Pain & Wellness   Calendar of Events King’s Ranch Million Dollar Breakaway RodeoGet your tickets to the one and only all women’s breakaway rodeo at WestWorld next week, Nov 27-30. There is also a concert on Thursday-Saturday night after each day’s final event.   Santa Social @ Scottsdale QuarterHo, Ho, Holiday times are officially starting this weekend with a Santa Social at Scottsdale quarter. Bring the kids to see Santa, enjoy face painting, the official tree lighting and a free showing of Elf the movie. Happening Nov 30th from 2-8pm   ScottsdazzleThe month of events in Old Town kicks off this weekend with Scottsdazzle. Be sure to check their site for all the events from cooking classes, Santa appearances, toy drives and more.    SUBSCRIBE on your Favorite podcast listening app. Find us on IG & FB at Scottsdale Vibes Podcast or check us out on scottsdale vibes dot media. And don’t forget that we are now the proud owners of Scottsdale City Lifestyle magazine where you can read about even more of your favorite community.   

An architect designs and builds. So does a Chef. Different materials, different outcome but same brain when it comes to Chef Cory Oppold of Course Restaurant. Chef Cory thought he was moving to AZ to be an architect. But, after a meal at Wrights at the Biltmore, he went from an farm boy in Illinois calling himself your typical “meat & potato guy” to a student at culinary school. Chef Cory never knew how food could enhance an experience and taste can change the course of your life. Now he’s an award winning chef, both nationally and locally, at Course Restaurant off Scottsdale & Shea. And if you haven’t been there yet, well, this episode might just be the last thing you need to get your reservations today. Calendar of Events Sunset Yoga at Desert Botanical Gardens Happening on Nov 21 from 6-7pm. Come and get your yoga on as the sunsets surrounded by our beautiful native plants and cacti. Members can reserve tickets for $20 and non-members are only $10 more.    King’s Ranch Million Dollar Breakaway Rodeo Get your tickets to the one and only all women’s breakaway rodeo at WestWorld next week, Nov 27-30. There is also a concert at Thursday-Saturday night after each day’s final event.   Christmas at the Princess The time has come, Christmas at the Princess officially starts this week, Nov 21- Jan 4th. Get your tickets early as some nights can quickly sell out. How they do it every year I’ll never know but it’s going to be bigger and better than last year.    SUBSCRIBE on your Favorite podcast listening app. Find us on IG & FB at Scottsdale Vibes Podcast or check us out on scottsdale vibes dot media. And don’t forget that we are now the proud owners of Scottsdale City Lifestyle magazine where you can read about even more of your favorite community.   

CarolAnn Tutera never imagined she would be in medical research & entrepreneur until she met her husband, Dr. Gino Tutera. Before his untimely passing, Dr. Tutera was a board certified OBGYN for over 40 years. During his time, he discovered that no one was focusing on Menopause, Andropause and how hormone imbalance affects all aspects of our well being from brain health, immune health, diseases and more. WIth his dedication to helping others and decades of research, we now have SottoPelle, pellet bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. Here to teach us more is Dr. Tutera’s wife and CEO of Tutera Medical, CarolAnne. https://tuteramedical.com/   Calendar of Events AZ Barres, Bottles & BrewsSaturday, November 16th is the annual AZ Barrels, Bottles & Brews event at Salt River Fields. Enjoy & celebrate craft beer, spirits, wine and hard seltzers from around Arizona with over 25 local breweries, distilleries and others from the Copper state!   Canal Convergence @ Scottsdale WaterfrontOccurring all week at the Scottsdale Waterfront, it always brings large crowds to experience the one-of-a-kind art that we bring in from around the world. This year’s theme is “Reflections”.    Scottsdale Fall LeaguePlayers consist of top prospects from each Major League Baseball team. Games are played in six MLB Spring Training ballparks, including Scottsdale Stadium. The roots of the Arizona Fall League go back three decades, when the Major Leagues wanted to create an easily accessed offseason league. The AFL is designed to serve as the ‘finishing school’ of the minor leagues for players, coaches, umpires and aspiring employees.   SUBSCRIBE on your Favorite podcast listening app. Find us on IG & FB at Scottsdale Vibes Podcast or check us out on scottsdale vibes dot media. And don’t forget that we are now the proud owners of Scottsdale City Lifestyle magazine where you can read about even more of your favorite community.  

Angie Rice in Scottsdale always appreciating how the community supports one another. After a stint working in corporate America, she chose to start Boutique Travel Advisors with the cavit of still giving back to the community. That’s where this year’s annual gala, Navigating for a Cause, came about. As a huge advocate for Mental Health, I’m really excited to talk about this event and bring awareness to help those in need. This year’s recipient is PTSD Now, Nevada-based non-profit on a mission to radically improve the veteran mental healthcare system and reduce suicide among U.S. Military personnel by advocating for better prevention, identification, and treatment of depression, stress, and post-traumatic stress disorder.   Calendar of Events Navigating for a CauseHappening Friday, November 15th at Volanti in Scottsdale Airport. Tickets are only $150 to support our amazing soldiers who fought for us and now are fighting for themselves.  Trips, amazing auction items and a heck of a good time. Can’t beat that view too!  Andaz Culinary ExperienceCome and enjoy a delicious 4-course meal with Frank Family winery. Tickets are $125 with everything included.  Hondo Rodeo FestivalGetting ready cowboys and cowgirls for a 3-day rodeo festival like none-other. Happening this week, Nov 7-9 @ Chase Field. Rodeo by day and some of your favorite country artist by night.    SUBSCRIBE on your Favorite podcast listening app. Find us on IG & FB at Scottsdale Vibes Podcast or check us out on scottsdale vibes dot media. And don’t forget that we are now the proud owners of Scottsdale City Lifestyle magazine where you can read about even more of your favorite community.  

Tammy Caputi Tammy began her first term on the Scottsdale City Council in January 2021 and is currently seeking a second term. She has lived and worked in Scottsdale for almost 25 years, and is the president and owner of Yale Electric West, Inc, a Scottsdale company.  Married for over 21 years with 3 daughters who all attend our local schools. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Wellesley College in Wellesley, MA and a Master’s in Business Administration from Simmons University in Boston, MA. Tammy is passionate about keeping Scottsdale the Gold Standard of the Valley, and is always running! Tammy Caputi website   Tom Durham Tom grew up in a small town in Iowa and attended Cornell College where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude in 1977 with majors in Philosophy and History. Some of my earliest memories are of visiting my grandfather in Mesa where he had a pasture behind his house and rode horses. After graduating from Cornell, he attended NYU Law School in New York City, graduating in 1980. After graduating from NYU, Tom joined the Mayer Brown law firm in Chicago, an international law firm that specialized in tax controversy. He argued several appeals in the Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, which is generally regarded as the second most important court in the United States.Tom’s ability to analyze complex legal and factual situations and to "cut through" to the heart of the matter are essential to the City Council. During his time at Mayer Brown, I was recognized by Chambers USA as one of the top 25 tax controversy lawyers in the US. Tom retired from Mayer Brown in April 2015. Tom Durham 2024 website   MaryAnne McAllen Maryann McAllen is a 59 year resident of Scottsdale, she is a small business owner, a community leader and activist. Maryann met her husband Sam while being a summer recreation leader for the City of Scottsdale, they have four young adult children and a fun fact about Maryann she is an avid Antique Button Collector.MaryAnn McAllen website   Adam Kwasman Born and raised in Tucson, Arizona, Adam Kwasman developed a deep appreciation for community values and civic responsibility from an early age. His formative years instilled in him a commitment to service and a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of those around him. Adam earned his B.A. from Tulane University, his M.A. in economics from George Mason University, and his J.D. from Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. His academic journey not only equipped him with a strong foundation of knowledge but also fueled his desire to contribute meaningfully to society. He is a husband and father of 4 too. Adam Kwasman website   Lisa Borowsky Scottsdale native Lisa Borowsky is a lawyer, mother and community advocate. She previously served on the Scottsdale City Council from 2008 to 2012. She led the charge pushing for meaningful structural changes to the budget process, including a City Charter amendment, which moved the City Treasurer to the position of Charter Officer, reporting directly to the Council and the citizens. Lisa served on numerous boards & committees including Experience Scottsdale Board of Directors, the City’s Audit Committee, the Water Subcommittee,  Scottsdale Westworld Subcommittee, Charros Foundation Board and many more. As mayor of Scottsdale, Lisa will leverage her experience as an attorney, councilwoman, and volunteer to protect Scottsdale’s future, bring transparency to city government, and improve the lives of Scottsdale residents. https://lisaformayor.com/   Dave Ortega Mayor Dave Ortega is running for re-election as Scottsdale Mayor. A resident of Scottsdale for over 40 years, he owns an architecture firm in Old Town. During his current term of Mayor, Dave Ortega  supports  public safety, protecting family-friendly neighborhoods, defending Scottsdale Water from dry-lot 'wildcat" houses in the county, reinvesting in our vibrant Western legacy in Old Town, and promoting citywide economic vitality. https://www.electdaveortegamayor.com/   SUBSCRIBE on your Favorite podcast listening app. Find us on IG & FB at Scottsdale Vibes Podcast or check us out on scottsdale vibes dot media. And don’t forget that we are now the proud owners of Scottsdale City Lifestyle magazine where you can read about even more of your favorite community.  

Gretchen Jacobs Gretchen Jacobs, Founder & President of Arizona of Governmental Affairs, works with the Governor's Office, Legislature & state agencies on issues of policies, appropriations & government marketing at the State Capital. Prior to starting her practice of governmental affairs, Gretchen represented corporate clients in civil court as an attorney and remains an active member of the Arizona & California State Bar Associations. Since entering the political arena in 1998, she has earned the reputation as one of the hardest working and “most effective” in Arizona.  Jacobs For SUSD Drew Hassler Drew Hassler is a lifelong resident of the Arcadia area. He is a SUSD graduate and his kids are currently attending SUSD schools as well. He’s a small business owner and believes in putting students first. Drew Hassler for SUSD Jeanne Beasley Jeanne Beasley and her husband raised their 3 kids in the Scottsdale School District. Jeanne was a volunteer during her kid’s time in the district and still works with the District’s Audit Committee and attends School Board meetings. Her skillset as a litigation paralegal can bring value to the SUSD board with her critical thinking skills, details to problem solving and her ability to work with others   Beasley For SUSD   Calendar of Events The Polo Party In its 13th year The Polo Party at WestWorld is sure to be a great day! Plenty of fun throughout the day so come out and enjoy with friends and family.   Desert Dog Police K9 TrialsHappening at WestWorld Oct 26-27. A fun opportunity to see these K9 dogs talents as they compete against fellow 4-legged officers. You can also get up close with some the squad cars and officers.   Black Lagoon Spooky Pop-Up Only a couple weeks left to check out this spooktacular pop up at the speakeasy Sunny’s Lounge. Phoenix is one of a dz or so locations throughout the U.S. hosting this event.    SUBSCRIBE on your Favorite podcast listening app. Find us on IG & FB at Scottsdale Vibes Podcast or check us out on scottsdale vibes dot media. And don’t forget that we are now the proud owners of Scottsdale City Lifestyle magazine where you can read about even more of your favorite community.