Carefree Truth
                    Issue #613, December 29, 2017


The 2017 Carefree Christmas Festival was, as always, wonderful.  Below are the links to still photos and videos that Herbert did of the event.  This year, the Chanukah celebration was a great addition to the festivities.


Scroll down to see the list of our donors who helped offset the cost of the Festival once again, as well as the businesses and organizations that provided support services.



Carefree Christmas Festival

Tree lighting, Santa arriving on the fire truck and assorted 12/11 evening celebration-still photos
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/12117-carefree-christmas-fest.html

Tree lighting, Santa arriving on the fire truck and assorted 12/11 evening celebration-video
https://vimeo.com/245482518


Christmas Festival, Santa, and Gift Market-still photos
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/carefree-christmas-festival-and-gift-market.html


Christmas Parade-still photos
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/12917-carefree-christmas-parade.html

Christmas Parade-video
https://vimeo.com/248715551


Fireworks-still photos
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/12917---carefree-christmas-fireworks.html

Fireworks-video
https://vimeo.com/247251900


More Santa-still photos
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/santa-claus-house.html


Carefree Desert Gardens Christmas lights-still photos
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/carefree-christmas-gardens-at-night-2017.html


Carefree Chanukah Celebration

Menorah & Christmas tree on the Pavilion stage-still photos
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/menorah.html

Ballai family Chanukah prayer reading-video
Carefree's Chanukah Celebration with Alison & David Ballai
https://vimeo.com/247660810


Chanukah with Temple Chai-video
Chanukah in Carefree with Temple Chai
https://vimeo.com/247749089




Sponsors
APS
Bertram Signs
The Boulders Resort
Brilliance LED
Carefree Bistro
The Carefree Resort/Civana
Carefree Shell Gas Station
Graham Engineering
Kendrick Wealth Management
Keystone Homes
The Kiwanis Club of Carefree
National Bank of Arizona
Sanderson Lincoln
Southwest Gas
Tobias Automotive
Tyrol Insurance
The UPS Store

Supportive
Arizona Bounce Around
Bashas'
Carefree Bistro
Carefree/Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce
Cave Creek Unified School District
Carefree Truth
CITYSunTimes
Education and Community Services
Images AZ
Lowe's
Phoenix Magazine
Sonoran News
YMCA

Donors
Alberto Ristorante
American Federal Rare Coins & Bullion
Arizona Territorial Antiques
August Reno-Architect
Baroni Couture
Bertram Signs
Black Mountain Coffee Shop
Brilliance LED
Carefree Bistro
Carefree Coffee Roastery
Carefree Consignment Shop
Carefree Outdoor Living
Carefree Shell Gas Station
Carefree Truth-Lyn & Herbert Hitchon
Ceasor Insurance Consultants-Jane Ceasor
Clark's Pharmacy
Corrado's Cucina Italiana
Custom Eyes
Vice Mayor John Crane
Eco Blu Pools
Giordano's Trattoria Romana
Graham Engineering
Councilman Mike Krahe
Councilwoman Cheryl Kroyer
It's A Nail Thing
Keystone Homes
The Little Barber Shop
Native American Gallery
Councilman Gene Orrico
Ortega'a Turquoise Trails
Mayor Les Peterson
Pet Food Depot
Scottsdale Bead Supply
State Farm Insurance-Steve Morse
Sticks Cigar Lounge
R.L. Stockett & Associates
T's Construction
Tobias Automotive
Nancy Totten-Realtor
Tyler Green - Architect
Tyrol Insurance
The UPS Store
Venues Cafe



Many thanks to our generous donors and to those who provided support services.  And many thanks to our dedicated Town staff, Mayor, and Council members who worked so hard to make this year's Christmas Festival a great success! You can visit the Christmas Festival website at
www.christmasincarefree.com


Lyn and Herbert Hitchon


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