The PebbleCreek salesperson of the month for September 2025 is Cindy Christian.
Category: Features
November 2025, Features
Activities Office Featured Trip: 12-Day Greek Islands Superyacht Adventure—September 15, 2026
Join PebbleCreek friends and neighbors for this genuine bucket list adventure to the Greek Islands on an amazing superyacht! Departing on Sept. 15, 2026, your 12-day journey goes from Athens to Dubrovnik in true luxury with a maximum of just 100 passengers on board. Includes airport transfers, 20 meals, included open bar, and more on…
November 2025, Features
Tiramisu
Kathleen Ripley Leo Tiramisu is an elusive silken dream I make for the privileged among us. For instance, I make Tiramisu for fathers, like mine, a Navy seaman who served on a battleship in the Pacific and came home a changed man so said my mom. He worked hard to support his family, never complained,…
November 2025, Features
Rescue of the Month: Pet Companions Club Recent Rescue—Roadrunner
Cathy Countryman Cook On the evening of July 21, a resident from Eagle’s Nest contacted Pet Companions Club member Cathy Countryman Cook with concerns of a larger bird floating in their pool. The bird seemed to be stuck partially in the pool skimmer. Cathy arrived to find a very exhausted juvenile Greater Roadrunner holding on…
Features, November 2025
Pet of the Month: Hi, My Name Is Remington!
Hi, my name is Remington! I’m an Australian Labradoodle and I’m 5 years old. Nine years ago, my mom met a woman at the PebbleCreek dog park. She noticed how much my mom loved me and how we worked together while we played. The woman asked, “So, what do you do with your dog?” My…
November 2025, Features
In Passing – November 2025
Harry George Ackstein June 7, 1938, Wakaw, Saskatchewan–Sept. 26, 2025, Goodyear, Arizona Harry was the eldest son of Harry and Anne Ackstein, born in Wakaw, Saskatchewan, in 1938. He was resourceful and ambitious from the start, selling seeds and delivering newspapers. Right out of high school at the age of 18, he took a train…
November 2025, Features
“I Can Count” Is a 2025 Book of the Year!
Karen Robbins “I Can Count!” was chosen for the 2025 Book of the Year Award in the category, Early Education Books for Kids, by Creative Child magazine. The award was selected by a committee of parents and educators. I was thrilled “I Can Count!” was recognized and hope children and parents have fun learning to read…
November 2025, Features
Hands Across America Flag
Karen Robbins I first designed the Hands Across America flag in 1991 for my book, Big Bulletin Boards: A Cooperative Approach, by Good Year Books (Scott Foresman). Teachers and children across America learned how to make a large bulletin board flag for their schools by cutting or painting hand prints. This flag was created by children…
Features, November 2025
Freshman Career Expo Celebrated the Class of 2029 with Hands-on Experiences and Resources
The Agua Fria High School District hosted its annual Freshman Career Expo at Phoenix Raceway on Sept. 18. The Expo is a key component of the District’s Freshman Experience class, designed to help students discover their talents, passions, and career goals while developing employability skills. During the event, students from all six of our high…
November 2025, Features
Birthday Celebration
Kathy Smith It was a fun gathering of folks who were born in August and September. Sharing a meal and friendship in a small group setting is what it’s all about. Sometimes families live far away so getting together to celebrate their birthday month is very special.