Features
Cindy Zimmerman: A Leading Author in The Hermosa Inn's Artist-in-Residence Dinner Series

The Artist-in-Residence Dinner Series, presented by The Hermosa Inn, is hosting an evening of fine dining with Cindy Zimmermann, an award-winning author of the book titled A Woman of Interest: A Memoir of Letters. Here, AZFoothills.com asks Zimmermann about her book tour, the upcoming dinner event, and a potential film production.
Best Places to See Christmas Lights in Phoenix
With Christmas spirit in full swing, the community is bustling with life. One of the better-known holiday icons are the Christmas lights. Here is a roundup of our favorite light displays in the Phoenix area.
Festival of Lights
Ahwatukee Desert Foothills Park, Nov. 30-Jan. 1
With more than one million lights illuminating Chandler Boulevard, Ahwatukee is one of the brightest areas for Christmas light sightings. This attraction is one you will not want to miss, drawing over 20,000 people to scope the scene. Admission is free for all ages.
It's December 31. Do You Know Where Your Money Is?
From Stephen Clifford, Registered Investment Advisor Representative
The Winfield Group - Scottsdale, Arizona
December and January are the perfect months to look back at what you earned, saved, and spent during the past year, as W-2s, account statements, and other year-end financial summaries roll in. So before Punxsutawney Phil comes out of his burrow to predict when spring is coming, take some time to get your financial house in order.
Five Festive Families
From decadent desserts to island getaways, these five Valley families share how each celebrates the season.

Best of Our Valley 2014 Winners: THE LIST
The winners for the seventh annual Best of Our Valley contest are here! Each year AZFoothills.com ask readers to vote on their favorite Valley people, places, and more. The contest is answered with millions of votes and this year more than 350 winners have been chosen.