Sunday, December 31, 2017

Holiday Frozen Yogurt Bark

Holiday Frozen Yogurt Bark


Looking forward to making this with the grandchildren.

Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups natural light whipped topping (like the kind by So Delicious or Truwhip)
1 cup fat-free vanilla yogurt
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. peppermint extract
Dash salt
1/8 tsp. red food coloring
1 candy cane (or 3 mini candy canes or 3 starlight mint candies), crushed
1 tbsp. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions:
Line a 9-inch pie pan with parchment paper. (A springform pan works best).
In a medium-large bowl, combine whipped topping, yogurt, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and salt. Mix until smooth and uniform.
Spread mixture into the pan, and smooth out the top.
Place food coloring in a very small bowl.
Dip the back of a spoon or a knife into the food coloring, and swirl into the yogurt mixture.
Top with remaining ingredients, and lightly press to adhere.
Freeze until solid, at least 2 hours.
MAKES 6 SERVINGS

1/6th of recipe: 88 calories, 2.5g total fat (2.5g sat fat), 53mg sodium, 14.5g carbs, <0 .5g="" 1.5g="" 10.5g="" fiber="" nbsp="" p="" protein="" sugars="">Thanks to Hungry Girl for the recipe and statistics

Thursday, December 28, 2017

1999 Historymaker Newton Rosenzweig continues to do good works.

Honored in 1999 as a Historymaker, Newton Rosenzweig was recognized as a business and civic leader. We are pleased to see that the Rosenzweigs continue to improve the lives of Arizonans.

Saturday, December 16, 2017

Attendees enjoy Family Holiday Party

What could be more fun than Holiday festivities at Newsies with family and friends? The annual event included wonderful raffle items, delicious foods, and an entertaining musical.
Delores Tomasek and family

Sharron McKinney, Patt Walker, Leslie Christiansen, Julie Moore and Pat Phee

Co-chairs Mary Parker, Bonnie Newhoff, Nancy Evans

The Parker family

Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Successful Holiday event at Newsies


Mary, Bonnie and Nancy

Thanks to Chairs Mary Parker, Bonnie Newhoff, Nancy Evans and Dianne Linthicum, the Family Holiday Party at Phoenix Theatre was a big hit this year. Held on Saturday, December 9, the theatre was full of excitement, holiday cheer and beautiful decorations.
Chair Nancy Evans commented, "The Silent Auction sold 8 trips! The Winspire trips included:  2 trips to Charleston, SC,  4 trips to Nashville, TN, 1 trip Masters Golf practice round Augusta, Ga., and 1 trip to New Orleans, LA. The reception was unbelievable with its assortments of sweets and savory plus cheeses. The raffle had high quality items. The Newsie play was outstanding!"






Friday, December 8, 2017

Editing Tastes & Treasures II Cookbook

Now that we have Tastes & Treasures in a draft copy, we are ready to edit. Cathy Shumard prepared a delicious lunch so we could work through the day at her home. Co-chairs Cathy, Linda Corderman, Leslie Christiansen and Ruth McLeod were eager and willing to proof read!



Saturday, November 25, 2017

Unique visitor to AZ Heritage Center at Papago Park

Wonder what interests this little guy at the entrance to the AZ Heritage Center at Papago Park? Lots of interesting wildlife live in the riparian area next to the museum. This roadrunner fascinating us all. Mariamne Moore tried to get "up close and personal" but he would have nothing to do with her on a sunny November day.
 AZ Heritage Center director Tawn Downs comments, "He is a regular. He has a little limp, which makes him even more adorable."


Monday, November 20, 2017

Kai one of ten in USA serving authentic Native American dishes

Kai at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix

from TRAVELCHANNEL.COM
"Think of Kai as a high-end journey through new Native American cuisine. The seasonal menu draws from the Pima and Maricopa tribes, so you might find a 60-day corn and Cherokee tomato bisque, hand-picked lettuce with wolfberry snow and native seed brittle, goose and rabbit with pima wheat berries or wild boar with acorn ash. Did we mention it’s earned both the AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five-Star recognition?"

Look for history and some of these recipes in Tastes & Treasures, A Storytelling Cookbook of Historic Arizona released mid January, 2018. Chef Ryan Swanson continues to cook up the best. Pre-order now at www.HistoricalLeague.org/shop.aspx

Saturday, November 18, 2017

Leadership conference with Susan Dale and Ruth McLeod

Ruth McLeod and Susan Dale
Susan Dale is now the Public Relations chair for the Historical League and has already made major strides. Getting involved and learning more, she signed up with Ruth McLeod for a Leadership Seminar. As the class introduced themselves, Ruth spoke of Tastes & Treasures II, the history of Arizona, and AZ Heritage Center at Papago Park. Two people approached her after the class to ask how to get the new book!

Monday, November 13, 2017

Order "Newsies" tickets by Friday, Nov 15



Disney's beloved musical, Newsies, is fantastic family entertainment inspired by the real-life News Boys Strike of 1899 and the 1992 Disney film. The fundraiser will include an entertainment, children’s toy and wine raffles. Complimentary light food and refreshments will be served; no-host bar. 

$75 and $95.  602-882-1510

Tickets available at https://www.historicalleague.org/event-inside.aspx?productid=97 
Festivities begin at 12:30 p.m. Show starts at 2:00 p.m.

Donate to underprivileged children!
The Historical League has partnered with the Audrey Johnson Theatre Foundation to provide theater tickets to local charities focused on helping children. To donate tickets, you may call the Phoenix Theatre box office at 602-254-2151 and tell them you wish to donate tickets for the Historical League benefit matinee.

Phoenix Theatre      100 East McDowell Rd,  Phoenix, AZ

All proceeds from the event will help support the work of the AZ Heritage Center at Papago Park in celebrating and preserving Arizona history!

Sunday, November 12, 2017

Newsies at Phoenix Theatre much more than the play

Imagine a treasured memory with family and friends when you purchase tickets to Newsies for the December 9 Historical League event.           www.historicalleague.org/events.aspx
       
The deadline for ordering is Friday, November 17.

You get so much more than the musical. Complimentary light refreshments, a no-host bar, fabulous raffles including a wine raffle.

Here are a few of the Children and Adult Raffle items:






Saturday, November 11, 2017

The Journal of Sedona Schnebly by Lisa Schnebly Heidinger

A delightful afternoon with soft breezes on a lovely patio drew fans and supporters of Lisa Schnebly Heidinger and Arizona History. They wanted to be the first to get The Journal of Sedona Schnebly, have her sign the book and listen to a reading.
Linda Corderman, Cathy Shumard, Ruth McLeod with Lisa

Tastes & Treasures II, A Storytelling Cookbook of Historic Arizona is fortunate to have Lisa be a major contributor to the new cookbook, telling the stories about the historic venues. With her distinctive writing skills, the restaurants and resorts become more than old buildings. They hold the history of Arizona within their walls, and tell the histories through their recipes and foods.

Co-chairs of Tastes & Treasures II, Linda Corderman, Cathy Shumard, Leslie Christiansen and Ruth McLeod are very pleased that Lisa is an Historical League member!
Chuck and Dee Steen, Cathy and Tom Shumard, Ruth and Al McLeod

Ruth and Linda toast to Lisa's book as well as the upcoming Tastes & Treasures II

Lisa signs her books, Linda Corderman signs her credit card payment while Jana Bommersbach waits to purchase


Jana Bommersbach tells stories of her upcoming book filled with Arizona history

Lisa reads excerpts from The Journal of Sedona Schnebly

Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Carolyn Warner and Lisa Schnebly Heidinger guest speakers at Nov 6 meeting

Lisa Schnebly Heidinger and Carolyn Warner
What a delight to hear from past AZ Superintendent of Public Instruction, Carolyn Warner, with introductions from historian and author, Lisa Schnebly Heidinger. The duo are quite good at public speaking sharing amusing anecdotes and fascinating stories. They had also teamed up to write a book called Before I Forget. Carolyn's latest book is The Last Words, A Treasury of Women's Quotes.
Carolyn explained her career, "From a teen who wasn't interested in getting married, to a woman with six children, I slowly got involved with the schools." She directed the state's Department of Education 1975-1987.  She also met every President from Truman to Obama.
Of her close friendship with Erma Bombeck, "One day we were in deep discussion in the kitchen, while preparing dinner for the family. Until the bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken caught fire in the oven . . ." So many more great memories in the books. Looking forward to reading them.
The Historical League has also teamed up with Lisa in writing Tastes & Treasures II, A Storytelling Cookbook of Historic Arizona due out in January 2018.

Diana Smith welcomes Carolyn Warner
Carolyn Warner signs books with Lisa Schnebly Heidinger assisting






Saturday, November 4, 2017

Newsies: Historical League event at Phoenix Theatre Dec 9

"It's the dancing! People are mesmerized by the choreography."

"Of course, I always love a story where the underdog triumphs, and I think audiences do too."

Fabulous reviews for Newsies.

Join us for the play, complimentary light refreshments, a no-host bar, fabulous raffles including a wine raffle and raffle with items for both children and adults.

Saturday, December 9, 2018 with the show starting at 2 pm.
This fundraiser for the Historical League is a tradition of good times for everyone in the family.
Tickets are available now for $75 and $95. www.historicalleague.org/event-inside.aspx?productid=97

Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Two more wonderful Historymaker Exhibit Opening photos

Historymaker Pastor Warren Stewart with Historymakers Recognition Chair Pat Faur

Renee Donnelly with Larry and Margaret Baker

Sunday, October 29, 2017

Latest Red Book features Historymakers Gala

2017 Historymakers Gala Recognition Chair Pat Faur comments, "Nice to see the Historymakers Gala has a page in the newest Red Book. It is on page 91. Cindy Miller, the editor, told Andrea Evans (Evans Communications) that it was the best event she attended this year.


Friday, October 27, 2017

Placemaking and the Future of Phoenix Water

November 1
Placemaking and the Future of Phoenix Water
Third in our Phoenix Phabulous lecture series.
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join us as local artist Damian Jim introduces his brightly colored mural depicting the ancient Hohokam canal system, which still delivers water to Valley residents today. He’ll share insights about how he conceptualized the striking design for this larger-than-life mural. Damian's art talk will be followed by water resource expert, Sandy Fabritz-Whitney, who will connect Phoenix growth, placemaking and economic development in the context of the Valley’s future water supply - the key to life in our desert. Fabritz-Whitney served as Arizona’s director of Water Resources and currently directs water strategy for Freeport-McMoRan.
Event is free and open to the public. Presentation includes access to Phoenix Phabulous exhibition. All other exhibits closed. RSVP's requested to 480-929-0292, or azheritagecenter@azhs.gov.

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Historymaker Exhibit Opening Photos


So much excitement and celebration of amazing Arizonans at the Historymaker Exhibit Opening October 18. A picture is worth a thousand words . . .

Jan and Paul Murray

Cindy Tidwell Shelton, Claire Nullmeyer, Norma Jean Coulter are ready at the merchandise/membership table
Senator Jon Kyl, Deb Hester, Pat Faur, Karyll Kyl


Delicious food need to be restocked!
Wonderful shrimp from Dancing Chef