An Immigrant's journey to MMR

McDowell Mountain Ranch Podcast

We all know that Scottsdale is filled with transplants from all over. This week we meet our neighbor Steve Vicera, a Filipino immigrant who moved here knowing no one but his wife and her family. Now he's a successful business owner with a family of his own. Steve joins Alicia at the table to discuss his journey to American citizenship and how is body building days lead him to Sommet Fitness.

Summer Ice Cream Partyhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/ice-cream-social-registration-154319641201 Thursday, June 24, 430-630pm at Community Center. Come swim or play at the playground where you can also purchase an Ice Cream from Buster ice cream bus.MUST Register by June 20 so hurry up!

Flashlight Nights @ Desert Botanical Gardenhttps://dbg.org/events/flashlight-nights-2021/2021-06-05/ Flashlight Nights are nighttime self-guided adventures through Desert Botanical Garden. Nocturnal explorers can bring their own flashlights to shine along the trails to capture the night-blooming plants and animals that appear in the desert after dark. Each evening of Flashlight Nights includes socially-distanced activities for all ages. New this year with this event is the addition of a farmer’s market! See some beauty and stock up your pantry.

Scottsdale Summer SolsticeSunday, June 20 from 11am-1pm @ Solstice Park (previously Soleri Plaza) | 4420 N Scottsdale Rd. Join the celebration as the city of Scottsdale welcomes summer at Solstice Park. Enjoy free snow cones, live music, wandering jugglers and magicians! Plenty of shade, misters, and water available as guests watch the sunshine through the Soleri pylons to usher in the summer solstice and dedicate Scottsdale's newest park. Attendance is free.