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SUMMARY:NMVC THURSDAY HIKES: Union Peak
DESCRIPTION:Name of Hike: Union Peak  \nLocation: 1901 W Desert Vista Trail\, Phoenix  \nTrailhead Meet Up Date: 4/2/2026 \nTrailhead Meet Up Time: 7:00 AM \nLeader(s): Debi Quarry and Doug Himmelberger  \nLeader Contact: debiquarry@gmail.com 602-524-1433 \nCarpool? (Y/N) No \nCarpool Time & Location: \nHike Distance (estim): 6 miles \nHike Time (estim): 3 hrs \nElevation Chg (approx ft\, optional): ft \nHike Description: This group of trails will take us up Union Peak  with three false summits ( don’t worry you will get there ) The trail starts out easy but climbs near the peak . This is 6 miles and 850 feet elevation change .  We will split the group if more than 15 come and Doug will lead the first group up the hill.  The trail up Union Peak is an in and out so if one doesn’t want to do steep uphill hike they can wait at the junctions for the group to return and hike back  to the TH with them.  \nDrive Instructions: Google has good instructions. 1901 W Desert Vista Trail\, Phoenix. 
URL:https://northmountainvisitorcenter.org/event/nmvc-thursday-hikes-union-peak-2/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Hiking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260404T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260404T120000
DTSTAMP:20260518T072927
CREATED:20260331T212018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T212018Z
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SUMMARY:Rattlesnake Garage
DESCRIPTION:Rattlesnake Garage is one of the Save Our Mountains Foundation’s signature events.  Learn what to do if you encounter a rattlesnake. Rattlesnake garage is a real-time presentation with live snakes in an enclosed arena and hosted by professional snake handler Mark Hindle. This family-friendly presentation happens once a month\, so please keep checking back for future dates. \nLocation: North Mountain Visitor Center\, 12950 N. 7th St. Phoenix\, AZ 85022 \n \nPROCEEDS GO TO FEEDING THE CREATURES \nFollow them on Facebook & Instagram @rattlesnakegarage
URL:https://northmountainvisitorcenter.org/event/rattlesnake-garage-28/
LOCATION:North Mountain Visitor Center\, 12950 North 7th Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Snake
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260406T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260406T210000
DTSTAMP:20260518T072927
CREATED:20260127T234218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T234218Z
UID:3670-1775500200-1775509200@northmountainvisitorcenter.org
SUMMARY:Phoenix Mountains Preservation Council\, Inc. Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Phoenix Mountains Preservation Council\, Inc. (PMPC) monthly meetings of the Board of Directors are open to the public. \nPMPC invites everyone to attend and learn more about the original nonprofit organization that lead the race to save the desert open spaces since its inception in 1970. \nPMPC is dedicated to preserving select desert areas to ensure that natural open space remains in our greater city area.  These Preserves guarantee that our way of life remains connected to nature and a wonderfully fascinating\, yet delicate\, environment is kept easily available to all our citizens.
URL:https://northmountainvisitorcenter.org/event/phoenix-mountains-preservation-council-inc-board-of-directors-meeting-12/
LOCATION:North Mountain Visitor Center\, 12950 North 7th Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T093000
DTSTAMP:20260518T072927
CREATED:20260331T200322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T200322Z
UID:3725-1775719800-1775727000@northmountainvisitorcenter.org
SUMMARY:NMVC THURSDAY HIKES: Lookout Mountain
DESCRIPTION:Name of Hike: Lookout Mountain  \nLocation: Lookout Mountain Park 14441 N 18th St. \nTrailhead Meet Up Date: 4/9/2026 \nTrailhead Meet Up Time: 7:30 AM \nLeader(s): Maya Coffey \nLeader Contact: 602 448-7079 text or VM \nCarpool? (Y/N) No \nCarpool Time & Location: \nHike Distance (estim): 4 miles \nHike Time (estim): 2 hrs \nElevation Chg (approx ft\, optional): 300 ft \nHike Description: circumference trail with a extra loop to get to 4 miles with a max elev of 300 ft. \nDrive Instructions: From NMVC go north on 7th St to Thunderbird. Turn right to Point Golf Club Drive and turn left and follow it all the way around and up a hill to a 4 way stop. Turn left on 18th St and follow to the parking lot at the park.
URL:https://northmountainvisitorcenter.org/event/nmvc-thursday-hikes-lookout-mountain-2/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Hiking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260518T072927
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SUMMARY:Phoenix Old Time Music Society
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our open Old-Time Jam Sessions at North Mountain Visitor Center (NMVC). Players of all ages and ability come together in the time-honored tradition of gathering and playing music. \n​We encourage acoustical instruments to share in these traditional tunes. Fiddles\, dulcimers\, banjos\, guitars\, harps\, accordions\, mandolins\, dobros\, zithers\, upright bass\, Irish whistles\, flutes\, bodhrans\, rhythm bones\, spoons\, and more. \nAll are welcome  \nWe have been gathering around the Valley sharing tunes and songs for over 20 years. We play a mix of traditional fiddle tunes\, Appalachian Mountain music\, Canadian\, Irish & Scottish tunes (jigs\, polkas\, reels\, waltzes\, hornpipes) and more.
URL:https://northmountainvisitorcenter.org/event/phoenix-old-time-music-society-15/
LOCATION:North Mountain Visitor Center\, 12950 North 7th Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260416T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260416T090000
DTSTAMP:20260518T072927
CREATED:20260331T200756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T200756Z
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SUMMARY:NMVC THURSDAY HIKES: 40TH STREET TH
DESCRIPTION:Name of Hike: 40TH STREET TH \nLocation: 40th St.south from Shea to the TH \nTrailhead Meet Up Date: 4/16/2026 \nTrailhead Meet Up Time: 7:00 AM \nLeader(s): Neil & Billie \nLeader Contact: Billie text 602-361-0276 \nCarpool? (Y/N) No \nCarpool Time & Location: NA \nHike Distance (estim): 4.5 miles \nHike Time (estim): 2 hrs \nElevation Chg (approx ft\, optional): ft \nHike Description: Loop hike  intended to orient hikers to this part of the Preserve.  \nDrive Instructions: from Shea Blvd at 40th St. Go South on 40th a mile to the TH restroom here.
URL:https://northmountainvisitorcenter.org/event/nmvc-thursday-hikes-40th-street-th/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Hiking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260418T110000
DTSTAMP:20260518T072927
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SUMMARY:Coffee House Saturdays with live music – Performance by MARK BISHOP EVANS
DESCRIPTION:Mark Bishop Evans grew up in Southern California where his major musical influences\nwere Gordon Lightfoot\, Peter\, Paul & Mary\, Bob Dylan\, Paul Simon and pretty much any folk\, folk rock\, or beach music.\nHe has a way with words and melodies\, bringing them together in pleasant and poignant combinations. His music is an intriguing blend of folk\, folk rock\, and ballads\, lyrically rich in emotional content and melodically comfortable like a favorite jacket.\nAfter spending 30 years in the Boston area and loving the folk and songwriter\ncommunity\, he has settled in Phoenix and continues to create and perform. \n \nCoffee House Saturdays occurs every third and fourth Saturday of the month at the North Mountain Visitor Center (NMVC) located at 12950 North 7th Street in Phoenix. \nFree hot coffee\, refreshments and live music offered from 9 AM to 11 AM. \nAdmission is always free. \nDonations to Save Our Mountains Foundation (501c3) are always welcome. Any purchases made at our gift shop go toward supporting facility operations and our nonprofit’s mission of protecting the preserve for future generations.
URL:https://northmountainvisitorcenter.org/event/coffee-house-saturdays-with-live-music-performance-by-mark-bishop-evans-2/
LOCATION:North Mountain Visitor Center\, 12950 North 7th Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260423T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260423T120000
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SUMMARY:NMVC THURSDAY HIKES: Woods Canyon Lake
DESCRIPTION:Name of Hike: Woods Canyon Lake  \nLocation: Payson\, AZ.  Mogollon Rim \nTrailhead Meet Up Date: 4/23/2026 \nTrailhead Meet Up Time: 9:00 AM \nLeader(s): Billie & Neil \nLeader Contact: Billie text 602-361-0276 or shakemat4@yahoo.com \nCarpool? (Y/N) Yes \nCarpool Time & Location: Fountain Hills Target east side of lot. at 7 AM be there 10 mins early to work out the drivers/cars going. \nHike Distance (estim): 5 miles \nHike Time (estim): 3 \nElevation Chg (approx ft\, optional): ft \nHike Description: From the general store\, we’ll head East on a counter clockwise loop around the lake. There are many photo ops along this trail so we may be stopping occasionally to view scenery or wildlife. We have spotted Osprey and Bald Eagles in past times.\nBring your lunch and we’ll have a picnic after the hike. Lunches can be left in the car with ice.\nThis trip is an excellent opportunity to experience the amazing view from the Mogollon Rim on the way home. \nDrive Instructions: Take the Beeline Hwy (Arizona 87) to Payson\, (about 1.5 to 2 hrs.)\nDrive into town to Junction with state route #260. Go right (East) past Kohl’s Ranch to where the road tops out on the Mogollon Rim. The lake is about 30 miles from Payson.\nTurn left onto Forest Rd 300\, follow the road for 5 miles to Woods Canyon Lake and the boat launching pad. Park near the general store. Restrooms available. 
URL:https://northmountainvisitorcenter.org/event/nmvc-thursday-hikes-woods-canyon-lake/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Hiking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260425T110000
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SUMMARY:Coffee House Saturdays with live music – Performance by SUGARJAM BAND
DESCRIPTION:SugarJam Band is an acoustic music project from Phoenix\, AZ with folk legends Lisa Culbert (vocals)\, Millie Davis (guitar & vocals)\, Claudia Paddock (Percussion\, guitar and vocals)\, Clay Bailey on bass\, along with other guest musicians. They have a unique song collection ranging across all the music genres we know and love. Come witness the jam\, sweetened with velvety harmonies. \n\nCoffee House Saturdays occurs every third and fourth Saturday of the month at the North Mountain Visitor Center (NMVC) located at 12950 North 7th Street in Phoenix. \nFree hot coffee\, refreshments and live music offered from 9 AM to 11 AM. \nAdmission is always free. \n \nDonations to Save Our Mountains Foundation (501c3) are always welcome. Any purchases made at our gift shop go toward supporting facility operations and our nonprofit’s mission of protecting the preserve for future generations.
URL:https://northmountainvisitorcenter.org/event/coffee-house-saturdays-with-live-music-performance-by-sugarjam-band/
LOCATION:North Mountain Visitor Center\, 12950 North 7th Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260426T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260426T123000
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SUMMARY:BROWN BAG WORKSHOP – THE JOURNEY OF THE PACIFIC CREST TRAIL Part 3
DESCRIPTION:“THE JOURNEY OF THE PACIFIC CREST TRAIL Part 3”\npresented by Bridgette Sotelo \nFor thousands around the world\, the experience of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail represents a life well-lived. Each year\, for 6 months\, hundreds of hikers trek through arid desert\, frozen high sierras\, thick\, lush forest\, and sweeping vistas\, all in pursuit of completing a “thru-hike” of one of America’s most picturesque national scenic trails.\nTag along with Bridgette\, aka “ZipLoc”\, for a journey from Mexico to Canada over thousands of miles as she brings you along her own thru-hike of the PCT in 2023. As you follow along on her journey north\, you can expect to learn how someone prepares for a multi-month trip to be self-sufficient in the back country and hear stories of trail culture and personal experiences of life on the trail. \nJoin us for fascinating presentation at The North Mountain Visitor Center\, 12950 N. 7th Street on SUNDAY\, April 26\, 2026\, at 11:30 A.M. Please bring your lunch and enjoy the presentation.\nThis presentation is free to the public.\nDonations made to Save Our Mountains Foundation are much appreciated. The funds help run the North Mountain Visitor Center.
URL:https://northmountainvisitorcenter.org/event/brown-bag-workshop-the-journey-of-the-pacific-crest-trail-part-3/
LOCATION:North Mountain Visitor Center\, 12950 North 7th Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260430T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260430T090000
DTSTAMP:20260518T072927
CREATED:20260331T202026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T202026Z
UID:3734-1777532400-1777539600@northmountainvisitorcenter.org
SUMMARY:NMVC THURSDAY HIKES: Gateway Loop Trail
DESCRIPTION:Name of Hike: Gateway Loop Trail \nLocation: Gateway Loop Trailhead 18333 N. Thompson Peak Parkway\, Scottsdale \nTrailhead Meet Up Date: 4/30/2026 \nTrailhead Meet Up Time: 7:00 AM \nLeader(s): Jeremy Weingast \nLeader Contact: Jeremy.Weingast@gmail.com \nCarpool? (Y/N) No \nCarpool Time & Location: \nHike Distance (estim): 4.5 miles \nHike Time (estim): 2 hrs \nElevation Chg (approx ft\, optional): ft \nHike Description: TBD \nDrive Instructions: 18333 N. Thompson Peak Parkway\, Scottsdale
URL:https://northmountainvisitorcenter.org/event/nmvc-thursday-hikes-gateway-loop-trail/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Hiking
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