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Issue #635, April 12, 2018
Issue #635, April 12, 2018
Mayor Les Peterson announced that a Primary Election will be held on August 28th. The General Election will be held on November 6th to coincide with the State and National elections. He encouraged those who would like to run for the Carefree Council or for Mayor to watch the Town website for materials. Tight deadlines are imposed by the State Election Board.
The Mayor also announced that budget meetings would be held on April 17th and 24th to discuss the 2018/19 fiscal year budget. Materials will be published for public comment. He encouraged people to attend the meetings, which will be held in the Council Chambers at 33 Easy Street, beginning at 3 PM.
https://vimeo.com/263453732
Vice Mayor John Crane announced this season's 4th and final Gardens Seminar, which will be held in the Council Chambers. The topic is "Pleasing the Pollinators". The speaker will teach how to invite hummingbirds, butterflies, moths, bees and even bats into your yard. You will meet people who are very enthusiastic about gardening and who are excited to share their ideas. The seminar is free, but a $5 minimum donation is requested to help cover costs. It's a great program which typically draws 80-100 attendees.
https://vimeo.com/263454391
The Mayor also announced that budget meetings would be held on April 17th and 24th to discuss the 2018/19 fiscal year budget. Materials will be published for public comment. He encouraged people to attend the meetings, which will be held in the Council Chambers at 33 Easy Street, beginning at 3 PM.
https://vimeo.com/263453732
Vice Mayor John Crane announced this season's 4th and final Gardens Seminar, which will be held in the Council Chambers. The topic is "Pleasing the Pollinators". The speaker will teach how to invite hummingbirds, butterflies, moths, bees and even bats into your yard. You will meet people who are very enthusiastic about gardening and who are excited to share their ideas. The seminar is free, but a $5 minimum donation is requested to help cover costs. It's a great program which typically draws 80-100 attendees.
https://vimeo.com/263454391
PLEASING THE POLLINATORS
Saturday, April 14, 2018
9:30 - Noon
NEW LOCATION at 33 Easy Street and Nonchalant Avenue
Today, we are well aware of the crisis facing our bee populations. We rely on honeybees for their role in production of many foods we enjoy and depend upon. But, they are not the only pollinators whose populations are threatened.
On Saturday, April 14, Carefree Desert Gardens welcomes back gardening expert Kirti Mathura. Kirti, an Instructional Specialist for Community Garden Education with the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, and teacher of Plant Materials for the Landscape Architecture Program at ASU’s School of Design, will speak on numerous native winged creatures that “pollinate the plants that provide brilliant color and fragrance in our gardens.” She will show us how we can invite hummingbirds, butterflies, moths, bees and even bats into our landscape with thoughtful design, habitat requirements and pollinator-specific plants.
Kirti worked at the Desert Botanical Garden for over 17 years. She has worked as a horticulturist for Cesar Mazier Landscaping & Consulting and Singh Farms. Kirti has also written or contributed to landscaping and gardening publications, including The Arizona Low Desert Flower Garden by Gibbs Smith, Publisher, and Desert Landscaping for Beginners published by Arizona Master Gardener Press,
The program, usually including a plant raffle, will begin at 9:30 a.m. and run approximately until noon at the Town Council Chambers’ NEW LOCATION at 33 Easy Street and Nonchalant Avenue, Carefree. A $5.00 (or more) donation is appreciated to support these programs. For information call 480-488-3686.
Come early. Seating is limited.
Councilman Mike Farrar said he and Councilman Gene Orrico are members of the Carefree/Cave Creek Italian/American Club, which is hosting an Italian Festival on April 14th & 15th in the parking lot in front of Corrado's restaurant. This is another free event, but a $3 donation is requested. Children under 12 enter for free. Proceeds benefit the domestic shelters of Teresa's Fund, which has been helping victims of domestic abuse since 1992. There will be a Lucille Ball Grape Stomping contest, a Lucille Ball Look-Alike contest, Tony's Corn Hole Toss, a kids' zone with Bocce Ball and face painting, a spaghetti eating contest, and more. The Festival will showcase international Italian cuisine and wine. He looks forward to seeing you at this wonderful event.
https://vimeo.com/263601864
Saturday, April 14, 2018
9:30 - Noon
NEW LOCATION at 33 Easy Street and Nonchalant Avenue
Today, we are well aware of the crisis facing our bee populations. We rely on honeybees for their role in production of many foods we enjoy and depend upon. But, they are not the only pollinators whose populations are threatened.
On Saturday, April 14, Carefree Desert Gardens welcomes back gardening expert Kirti Mathura. Kirti, an Instructional Specialist for Community Garden Education with the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, and teacher of Plant Materials for the Landscape Architecture Program at ASU’s School of Design, will speak on numerous native winged creatures that “pollinate the plants that provide brilliant color and fragrance in our gardens.” She will show us how we can invite hummingbirds, butterflies, moths, bees and even bats into our landscape with thoughtful design, habitat requirements and pollinator-specific plants.
Kirti worked at the Desert Botanical Garden for over 17 years. She has worked as a horticulturist for Cesar Mazier Landscaping & Consulting and Singh Farms. Kirti has also written or contributed to landscaping and gardening publications, including The Arizona Low Desert Flower Garden by Gibbs Smith, Publisher, and Desert Landscaping for Beginners published by Arizona Master Gardener Press,
The program, usually including a plant raffle, will begin at 9:30 a.m. and run approximately until noon at the Town Council Chambers’ NEW LOCATION at 33 Easy Street and Nonchalant Avenue, Carefree. A $5.00 (or more) donation is appreciated to support these programs. For information call 480-488-3686.
Come early. Seating is limited.
Councilman Mike Farrar said he and Councilman Gene Orrico are members of the Carefree/Cave Creek Italian/American Club, which is hosting an Italian Festival on April 14th & 15th in the parking lot in front of Corrado's restaurant. This is another free event, but a $3 donation is requested. Children under 12 enter for free. Proceeds benefit the domestic shelters of Teresa's Fund, which has been helping victims of domestic abuse since 1992. There will be a Lucille Ball Grape Stomping contest, a Lucille Ball Look-Alike contest, Tony's Corn Hole Toss, a kids' zone with Bocce Ball and face painting, a spaghetti eating contest, and more. The Festival will showcase international Italian cuisine and wine. He looks forward to seeing you at this wonderful event.
https://vimeo.com/263601864
Lyn Hitchon
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