Father’s Day gifts have morphed over the years. It used to be a tie, a golf hat or a jazz CD. But dads are more tech-savvy these days.

I have not voted in some time now, having figured out that it simply does no good. And yes, I sincerely believe the “system” itself is the problem.

Editor’s note: This is part three of a continuing summer series on the proposed South Mountain Loop 202 Freeway.

We were married on St. Patrick’s Day at the Foothills Golf Club. The wedding was beautiful, everyone had a wonderful time, the pictures came out great — best wedding a couple could ask for. If it wasn’t for the Ahwatukee community; however, our day would have been a disaster.

Coming soon to downtown Mesa: big changes to one of the city’s acclaimed all-ages attractions.

Q. What type of business services or products do you provide?

Jessica Starr was never one to take no as an answer.

Ryan Dempsey was 7 years old when he first started to draw. Three years, and more than 100 canvases later, he continues to use his talent to paint pictures for himself, for his family and friends, and for a good cause.

If the Ahwatukee Foothills community knows one thing, it’s how to stand in resilience and maintain hope.

Please join us in welcoming our newest members to the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce:

Wiggles & Wags Pet Resort, 1811 E. Baseline Road in Tempe, has had fun offering customers and their pups an opportunity to pose with Santa for Christmas photos this holiday season. Professional photographer, Melissa Smith of Scratch & Sniff Photography, is doing the work. The next session is this Saturday, Dec. 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, visit www.wigglesandwags.com.

When I hear the words “Holiday Spirit” I get a flood of great memories and an eagerness to continue traditions of giving. I can remember, when I was younger, the day after Thanksgiving we would start decorating for the upcoming Christmas holiday. I loved hanging the lights outside with my dad, drinking hot cocoa, watching holiday movies, trimming the tree with family and friends, shopping for that perfect present to bestow on someone.

Even people without coffee tables enjoy coffee table books as gifts, especially if they’re thoughtfully chosen rather than hastily snatched from a store shelf at the last minute.

A handful of seniors at Mountain Pointe High School recently submitted photography into the Arizona State Fair’s Student Art and Photography contest, walking away with Best of Show and Exceptional Merit titles.

It was the early summer of 2008 when Curtis Gruninger first thought of the idea to photograph thousands of cleavages adorned by pink ribbon necklaces for breast cancer awareness and charity.

Q: I love the new panoramic photos I can take with my iPhone, but when I share them on Facebook, they are too small. Help! — Sandy

Certified Professional Photographer specializing in business, lifestyle, senior portrait, family and commercial photography.

Looking for a stunning piece of artwork to feature in your office or home? Dale Kesel’s photography has been published by Arizona Highways, Foothills Magazine and many of the best known advertising agencies in the country.

Capture the detail of life’s moments that makes them forever indelible. Babe specializes in portrait, artistic, scenic and commercial photography.

Ahwatukee Foothills resident and photographer Everardo Keeme was chosen to do a photo shoot for the Arizona Young Breast Cancer Survivor Support Initiative recently through a cooperative agreement between John C. Lincoln Health Network and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This initiative will change how Arizona supports young women diagnosed with breast cancer and their families. This initiative will also increase awareness among the medical community and the general public. Keeme’s photos will be featured on a website that has been created as a result of this funding. The Arizona Breast Cancer Resource guide (azbreastcancer.org) has been developed to help women diagnosed with breast cancer, their families, caregivers, and medical professionals more easily access those resources available to help navigate the journey through breast cancer. This website will help ease the burden of searching for competent assistance and services that are needed most during this frightening and uncertain time. More information can be found on the website, azbreastcancer.org, or by email, azbreastcancer@JCL.com.