Leading in the Right Direction
President’s Corner
Arts and Theater
On Friday it was my privilege to have a private tour of the new Hilltop School for the Arts & Theater, thanks to Eric Cultum, Agua Fria Union High School District Governing Board member. Eric is a great friend to our club. He invited me to visit the venue which is located at Litchfield and Camelback Road on the historic La Loma Hilltop. We were greeted by Dan Dunn, the Project Manager for McCarthy Building Co. Dan outfitted us with hard hats, protective eye glasses, yellow vests and gloves. As we made our way over mounds of soil and construction equipment and into the buildings, we were amazed by what is soon becoming a state-of-the-art high school and performance venue providing students across Arizona with an incredible opportunity to pursue their artistic passions. The curriculum will be focused on visual and performing arts, allowing students to specialize in one of six pathways: Cinematography & Film, Dance Performance, Instrumental or Music Production & Recording, Theater (Acting or Set Design & Production), Visual Arts, and Vocal Performance. The Hilltop will be a statewide tuition-free public-school program open to grades 9-12.
Adjacent to The Hilltop School is the Theater which will serve as a community cultural hub. It features a 34,034 square foot performing arts center with a 700-seat theater, a grand lobby, and professional-grade rehearsal, recording, and cinematography studios. It will host renowned regional, national, and international artists, providing the West Valley with high-caliber entertainment experiences while offering students hands-on training alongside industry professionals. There will also be a gourmet coffee shop open to the public daily. The theater expects to open in October featuring top name national entertainers. At the end of our tour, Dan pointed out the last structural beam that had been signed by Agua Fria High School District Members. Eric climbed to the top of that beam and signed his name. It was my great honor to have him add my name & "PebbleCreek" to the beam as well. It will be seen by all who visit the school and theater for generations.
The Hilltop School for the Arts and the Theater will be the crown jewel of the West Valley for years to come. Let’s extend our congratulations to Eric and all the board members who had the vision and resolve to bring this incredible venue to our community and to inspire our next generation of artists of all kinds.
Patricia Moore
Men's Breakfast Club
The "Men's Breakfast Club" meets at 8:30 AM on the 2nd Tuesday of the month in the Eagle's Nest Dining Room Alcove.
If you are interested in a lively, morning conversation about political events and your first cup of coffee, please attend this breakfast. This is a real opportunity for some "like-minded" discussion.
If you plan to attend, RSVP to Chuck Streeter - streeter@greencafe.com
PCRC Women's Luncheon
If you are looking for an informative and lively conversation among "like-minded" women and the opportunity to "talk Republican," here is your chance!
The luncheons are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 11:30 AM in the Eagle's Nest Dining Room Alcove. Eagle's Nest limits reservations to 20 women.
If you plan to attend, RSVP to Vicki Streeter at streeter@greencafe.com