(Lyn's note: Please feel free to send us any pictures you'd like included. Here's the link to this week's Pictures of the Week.)
http://carefreeazbusinesses.com/picture-of-the-week-63021.html
http://carefreeazbusinesses.com/picture-of-the-week-63021.html
Hawaii
Photo by Rianna Riego
Here are your bonus rounds from Herbert.
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/51021-pm---birds-bunny.html
Photo by Rianna Riego
Here are your bonus rounds from Herbert.
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/51021-pm---birds-bunny.html
Here is the link to the Maricopa County & Rural/Metro emergency
preparedness presentation from 6/27/19. This is good info to keep saved
on your computer.
Emergency Preparedness Presentation by R/M & County: 6/27/19
http://carefreetruth2.com/carefree-truth-763.html
preparedness presentation from 6/27/19. This is good info to keep saved
on your computer.
Emergency Preparedness Presentation by R/M & County: 6/27/19
http://carefreetruth2.com/carefree-truth-763.html
Protect our Water Supply
The Town of Carefree has come under vicious attacks by a small group of people living in the north part of the Boulders whose actions may threaten our water supply if they are successful. The state of Arizona is facing severe reductions in water usage as Lake Mead and Lake Powell, the major reservoirs of the Colorado River on which we & the entire state of Arizona depend, are at their lowest levels in history. The water from the Colorado River reaches us through the Central Arizona Project (CAP) canals you have seen, which will cease to operate if this current “drought of record” continues much longer.
Fortunately, in the event this happens, Carefree has developed a very sustainable water supply available to our residents which is not the case in most communities. This is the result of effective water conservation plans put in place by Carefree and the excellent planning and management of the Carefree Water Company since acquiring it in 1999 in order to control and protect our water supply. Key to this plan was building adequate water reserves for our citizens and businesses. Our reserves are supported by water storage tanks in several strategic locations throughout our Town which are an essential part of our water infrastructure system.
The group of people threatening our Town and water supply are operating anonymously under the name “Save our Desert”, a common ploy used by people like this to create the opposite impression of what they are actually doing. They are not saving the desert, only trying to deny other Carefree citizens the benefits of water storage the Town has made available to them. Point of fact, this group is not complaining about the two large above-ground tanks installed in another Carefree neighborhood, containing 550,000 gallons of water that protects and supplies the water going to their homes. They are only objecting to one small, underground tank, located on open space that is necessary for the availability of water to other Carefree citizens.
This group has hired an outside political operative or “story teller”, as he is characterized on his website, to spin their message as seen in the article written by David Leibowitz in the June 16th edition of the Sonoran News. Those Carefree citizens committed to “Saving & Protecting our Water Supply” would kindly ask this anonymous group and their “hired guns” to please stop what you are doing, start caring for those living around you, and become responsible citizens of Carefree.
Sent to the Sonoran News:
Dear Editor,
I am writing in response to the letters and articles you’ve published regarding the water situation in Carefree. Having been very active and involved in our community during the 20+ years since we built our home in Carefree, it is most disappointing to see the behavior of this group in the north Boulders demeaning our Town, and those serving in leadership as being reported in your paper. Assuring all our citizens a safe and secure water supply was always part of the original plan when the Town purchased the water company in 1999. The plan was all inclusive from the beginning, but needed to be accomplished in stages with everyone’s cooperation in order to be able to pay as we go and not accumulate any debt for the Town. We are now in the final stages of implementation, and the Town has greatly appreciated the patience of the 500+ home owners who have waited so long to become part of the system, to which they are also entitled, and we certainly don’t need the problems now being created by this group as we complete the plan.
From the actions we’re seeing, this group certainly does not represent the character and quality of the people I have known in the community who have given so much over many years to make Carefree the special place it has become. This has always been a very giving community and I, like many others, have supported and served on the boards of many of our great non-profit organizations here. I am currently president of two homeowners’ associations, one in Carefree and the other in the Boulders. I have also served on the Carefree Town Council, Planning & Zoning Commission, and played an active role in the development of our water infrastructure system which has created a near 100-year water reserve supply to protect all of our citizens against the severe water shortages our state is already experiencing. Our reserves not only assure the water available to our homes, but also the water we have available to protect our community against the increasing number of fires taking place. We have done all of this without creating debt, without property taxes, and have the highest per capita financial reserves in the state.
This is clearly an enviable record of accomplishments now being threatened by this group in the north Boulders operating anonymously under the assumed name of “Save Our Desert”. They are not saving the desert, only trying to deny other Carefree citizens the same availability of water which they have been given. I would kindly ask this group to either please stop what you are doing, for the benefit of all our residents, or come out of the closet and tell us who you are as the Carefree citizens who actually contribute and do care about our entire community, I’m quite sure, would like to know so they may have a direct dialogue with you.
Sincerely,
Lloyd Meyer
Beyond the points stated by many Carefree resident in support of switching the residents currently serviced by Town of Cave Creek Water to Carefree Water Company, I wanted to address a few extremely important points of my own about the statements I have seen from Don Schwarzkopf, a Boulders resident who has been leading the charge against this transfer in service.
I don't know Mr. Schwarzkof nor do I know his technical background, if any. However, when he states that he has "participated in discussions with a highly qualified water system engineer" and then begins to spout forth points presumably coming from the mouth of that engineer against the transfer of the water service mentioned above, he neither identifies the engineer that has called out these points nor lists this engineer's qualifications. Instead, he goes on and on, railing against the project to transfer the water service in such a misleading way that we have no idea where the statements from the "qualified engineer" end and Mr. Schwarzkopf's personal prejudices begin. In effect, he insults the intelligence of the Carefree resident that reads his points by hoping the reader will be fooled and will assume that all of them were put forth by the "qualified engineer".
Further, Mr. Schwarzkopf shows that he has no understanding of professional engineering at all when he casts reckless aspersions on a well-respected engineering firm (Coe & Van Loo) that the Town of Carefree has engaged to evaluate the transfer of the water service by implying that the conclusions reached by Coe& Van Loo were unfounded and stating that that hired consultants "tell elected officials what they want to hear".
As a registered professional engineer myself for over 30 years in three states (now retired) having worked for E.I.dupont de Nemours and Company directly out of graduate school and then running my own firm designing processing, water handling and cooling systems for several of the largest engineering firms in the world; systems still operating at power and chemical plants today, it is laughable if not outrageous to think for a second that any professional engineering firm would stake its reputation and jeopardize its professional license and industry accreditation on anything other than hard facts and solid documentation.
In all my years as a professional engineer in both staff as well as management positions, if unfounded claims such as Mr. Schwarzkopf is making were expressed at corporate meetings, that employee would no longer be asked to participate in any such meetings, assuming he were not demoted or fired immediately.
I urge the Carefree Town Council to immediately proceed with the water transfer.
Our future water supply and hundreds of Carefree home values depend upon your action.
Respectfully,
Jeff Kerner
Carefree Sentinel Rock
Carefree, AZ
Re: Carefree Water Project
My name is Darrell Doepke and I live in a section of Carefree that would benefit from the proposed water storage tank installation next to Tom Darlington Road. We are eager for this to happen.
I have read much of Mr. Schwarzkopf’s reports, and have read his latest report dated May 6, 2021 twice. His reports are very detailed, compelling and well thought out, and I respect his opinions on this matter. If I’m interpreting his comments correctly, it seems the overriding concern is that such a project would negatively impact the value of homes within The Boulders community by detracting from the aesthetic beauty of the land. I think any homeowner anywhere would have concerns about changes that would affect the value of their home, myself included.
I would like to offer another perspective.
As a REALTOR® who lives and works up here in the far north valley, I’m well aware that The Boulders is a prestigious name that is held in high regard. I also know that there are many factors that determine the value of a home: its age, design, condition, level of updating, view, lot size etc. I would suggest that these factors are much stronger determinants of value than a small parcel of land on a community’s edge.
Mr. Schwarzkopf states that this plot of land under discussion is some of The Boulders “most valuable and picturesque common land” upon which this water storage tank would “materially change the character of the Boulders in its entirety.” After driving by the property and seeing it for myself, that seems to be an exaggeration. Here are some photos I took:
Fortunately, in the event this happens, Carefree has developed a very sustainable water supply available to our residents which is not the case in most communities. This is the result of effective water conservation plans put in place by Carefree and the excellent planning and management of the Carefree Water Company since acquiring it in 1999 in order to control and protect our water supply. Key to this plan was building adequate water reserves for our citizens and businesses. Our reserves are supported by water storage tanks in several strategic locations throughout our Town which are an essential part of our water infrastructure system.
The group of people threatening our Town and water supply are operating anonymously under the name “Save our Desert”, a common ploy used by people like this to create the opposite impression of what they are actually doing. They are not saving the desert, only trying to deny other Carefree citizens the benefits of water storage the Town has made available to them. Point of fact, this group is not complaining about the two large above-ground tanks installed in another Carefree neighborhood, containing 550,000 gallons of water that protects and supplies the water going to their homes. They are only objecting to one small, underground tank, located on open space that is necessary for the availability of water to other Carefree citizens.
This group has hired an outside political operative or “story teller”, as he is characterized on his website, to spin their message as seen in the article written by David Leibowitz in the June 16th edition of the Sonoran News. Those Carefree citizens committed to “Saving & Protecting our Water Supply” would kindly ask this anonymous group and their “hired guns” to please stop what you are doing, start caring for those living around you, and become responsible citizens of Carefree.
Sent to the Sonoran News:
Dear Editor,
I am writing in response to the letters and articles you’ve published regarding the water situation in Carefree. Having been very active and involved in our community during the 20+ years since we built our home in Carefree, it is most disappointing to see the behavior of this group in the north Boulders demeaning our Town, and those serving in leadership as being reported in your paper. Assuring all our citizens a safe and secure water supply was always part of the original plan when the Town purchased the water company in 1999. The plan was all inclusive from the beginning, but needed to be accomplished in stages with everyone’s cooperation in order to be able to pay as we go and not accumulate any debt for the Town. We are now in the final stages of implementation, and the Town has greatly appreciated the patience of the 500+ home owners who have waited so long to become part of the system, to which they are also entitled, and we certainly don’t need the problems now being created by this group as we complete the plan.
From the actions we’re seeing, this group certainly does not represent the character and quality of the people I have known in the community who have given so much over many years to make Carefree the special place it has become. This has always been a very giving community and I, like many others, have supported and served on the boards of many of our great non-profit organizations here. I am currently president of two homeowners’ associations, one in Carefree and the other in the Boulders. I have also served on the Carefree Town Council, Planning & Zoning Commission, and played an active role in the development of our water infrastructure system which has created a near 100-year water reserve supply to protect all of our citizens against the severe water shortages our state is already experiencing. Our reserves not only assure the water available to our homes, but also the water we have available to protect our community against the increasing number of fires taking place. We have done all of this without creating debt, without property taxes, and have the highest per capita financial reserves in the state.
This is clearly an enviable record of accomplishments now being threatened by this group in the north Boulders operating anonymously under the assumed name of “Save Our Desert”. They are not saving the desert, only trying to deny other Carefree citizens the same availability of water which they have been given. I would kindly ask this group to either please stop what you are doing, for the benefit of all our residents, or come out of the closet and tell us who you are as the Carefree citizens who actually contribute and do care about our entire community, I’m quite sure, would like to know so they may have a direct dialogue with you.
Sincerely,
Lloyd Meyer
Beyond the points stated by many Carefree resident in support of switching the residents currently serviced by Town of Cave Creek Water to Carefree Water Company, I wanted to address a few extremely important points of my own about the statements I have seen from Don Schwarzkopf, a Boulders resident who has been leading the charge against this transfer in service.
I don't know Mr. Schwarzkof nor do I know his technical background, if any. However, when he states that he has "participated in discussions with a highly qualified water system engineer" and then begins to spout forth points presumably coming from the mouth of that engineer against the transfer of the water service mentioned above, he neither identifies the engineer that has called out these points nor lists this engineer's qualifications. Instead, he goes on and on, railing against the project to transfer the water service in such a misleading way that we have no idea where the statements from the "qualified engineer" end and Mr. Schwarzkopf's personal prejudices begin. In effect, he insults the intelligence of the Carefree resident that reads his points by hoping the reader will be fooled and will assume that all of them were put forth by the "qualified engineer".
Further, Mr. Schwarzkopf shows that he has no understanding of professional engineering at all when he casts reckless aspersions on a well-respected engineering firm (Coe & Van Loo) that the Town of Carefree has engaged to evaluate the transfer of the water service by implying that the conclusions reached by Coe& Van Loo were unfounded and stating that that hired consultants "tell elected officials what they want to hear".
As a registered professional engineer myself for over 30 years in three states (now retired) having worked for E.I.dupont de Nemours and Company directly out of graduate school and then running my own firm designing processing, water handling and cooling systems for several of the largest engineering firms in the world; systems still operating at power and chemical plants today, it is laughable if not outrageous to think for a second that any professional engineering firm would stake its reputation and jeopardize its professional license and industry accreditation on anything other than hard facts and solid documentation.
In all my years as a professional engineer in both staff as well as management positions, if unfounded claims such as Mr. Schwarzkopf is making were expressed at corporate meetings, that employee would no longer be asked to participate in any such meetings, assuming he were not demoted or fired immediately.
I urge the Carefree Town Council to immediately proceed with the water transfer.
Our future water supply and hundreds of Carefree home values depend upon your action.
Respectfully,
Jeff Kerner
Carefree Sentinel Rock
Carefree, AZ
Re: Carefree Water Project
My name is Darrell Doepke and I live in a section of Carefree that would benefit from the proposed water storage tank installation next to Tom Darlington Road. We are eager for this to happen.
I have read much of Mr. Schwarzkopf’s reports, and have read his latest report dated May 6, 2021 twice. His reports are very detailed, compelling and well thought out, and I respect his opinions on this matter. If I’m interpreting his comments correctly, it seems the overriding concern is that such a project would negatively impact the value of homes within The Boulders community by detracting from the aesthetic beauty of the land. I think any homeowner anywhere would have concerns about changes that would affect the value of their home, myself included.
I would like to offer another perspective.
As a REALTOR® who lives and works up here in the far north valley, I’m well aware that The Boulders is a prestigious name that is held in high regard. I also know that there are many factors that determine the value of a home: its age, design, condition, level of updating, view, lot size etc. I would suggest that these factors are much stronger determinants of value than a small parcel of land on a community’s edge.
Mr. Schwarzkopf states that this plot of land under discussion is some of The Boulders “most valuable and picturesque common land” upon which this water storage tank would “materially change the character of the Boulders in its entirety.” After driving by the property and seeing it for myself, that seems to be an exaggeration. Here are some photos I took:
Dear Lyn,
As president of the Boulders Homeowners Association, I would like to ask whether the Carefree Truth, committed as it is to an “informed citizenry,” will publish a response (from either the BHOA itself or certain individual directors) to some of the recent letters from readers that have been published? I know you would agree that in order to be truly informed, individuals must be presented with both sides of a question and only then allowed to decide for themselves.
I look forward to your response.
Kind regards,
Bernie J. Pistillo
BHOA President
(Lyn's note: We always publish letters that are submitted.)
Thanks Lyn.
I realize that you may well want to make your own response/comment to any letter. But will a letter that is submitted be published unedited?
Much appreciated.
Bernie J Pistillo
(Lyn's note: I would never take it upon myself to edit, then publish, any letter. That would be morally reprehensible.)
Thank you for the confirmation, Lyn. I did not think so, but I was asked to check.
I hope you have a nice weekend.
Bernie
(Lyn's note: As of this morning, no letter has arrived from the Boulders. When and if one does, it will be published as written.)
Non profit Info:
Desert Foothills Library
Desert Foothills Library
Effective June 1st, DFL will be open from 9 AM - 5 PM on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; 9 AM - 6 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays; 10 AM - 4 PM on Saturdays; closed on Sundays.
JULY 2021 Adult Events/Programs
Information for events: Contact Ashley Ware, Public Services Manager, Desert Foothills Library, 480-488-2286, aware@dfla.org, www.dfla.org
Where: All events below take place at Desert Foothills Library, 38443 North Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, 85331 or virtually on Zoom.
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WEEKLY PROGRAMS
Craft N Chat
Mondays, 1:00-3:00 pm
Do you knit, crochet, or practice another table craft? Join other local enthusiasts weekly for companionable creating and conversation. Any portable craft is welcomed! New crafters and all skill levels are always welcome!
No registration.
Cost: FREE
Tai Chi – Qigong for Everyone!
Tuesdays, 9:00-10:00 am
A discipline that can be practiced and benefits gained at any age – you are never too old! A blending of Qigong and Tai Chi, with deep breathing, repeated gentle motions, and stretches to improve health, balance, agility, and flexibility. For healthy body-mind-breath-balance with Tai Chi coach Bina Bou. While classes are not held at Desert Foothills Library, if you mention the Library at sign up, Bina will donate money to the Library!
To see the full schedule check out mindbodyfocusQi.com
Questions: Contact instructor Bina Bou: 480-284-1300 or bina.b75@gmail.com.
Cost: $10
Alcoholics Anonymous
Thursdays, 5:00-6:00 pm
A.A. meetings are being held at Desert Foothills Library on Thursdays.
Cost: FREE
MONTHLY PROGRAMS
Writer’s Connection
Friday, July 2, 1:00-3:00 pm (1st Fridays)
Today's world is literally at a writer's fingertips. A few keyboard strokes can open the information gates to help you create stories that are distinctively credible and compelling. This Month:
RSVP online at dfla.org
Cost: FREE
Caring for the Caregiver
Monday, July 5, 10:00-11:30 am (1st Mondays)
Taking care of yourself is essential in being able to take care of your loved one. Join us for this opportunity to fellowship with other caregivers. Led by Hospice of the West facilitators.
RSVP online at dfla.org
Cost: FREE
Death Café
Wednesday, July 7, 12:30-2:30 pm (1st Wednesdays)
Death Cafe is a gathering to talk about death and dying. The aim is to increase awareness of death to help people make the most of their (finite) lives. It is a global, non-profit movement begun in London in 2011: to date, more than 7,000 Death Cafes have been held in 63 countries. Death Cafe does not promote beliefs, agendas, or products, nor is it a bereavement or grief support group. Join us for open, respectful, interesting conversation about topics relevant to all of us but often considered “dark” or even taboo. From more information go to www.deathcafe.com
RSVP online at dfla.org
Cost: FREE
Library Book Club
Thursday, July 8, 10:00-12:00 pm
Tuesday, July 27, 10:00-12:00 pm
Book Club is offered twice every month! Same book, same facilitator, different days. Choose which day is best for you to join. Everyone is welcome! This Month: I Know why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
RSVP online at dfla.org
Cost: FREE
Chapter2Books Monthly Sale!
July 9 & 10
Monthly book sales provide a wonderful opportunity to purchase quality books and other media at even lower prices than the everyday bargain prices in Chapter 2. The monthly book sale is throughout Chapter 2, the Jones/Coates Room, and our patio *weather permitting*. Chapter 2 Monthly Sales are offered on the second Friday and Saturday of every month. Can’t make a Sale? Check out our amazing selection on Amazon. There are hundreds of books as well as CDs, DVDs and audiobooks listed there that are not on display in the bookstore.
The Healing Pathway
Monday, July 12 & 26, 9:30-11:00 am (2nd & 4th Mondays)
Join us on this Journey that will guide you to find a "new normal" as you process through your personal grief journey. Led by Hospice of the West facilitators.
RSVP online at dfla.org
Cost: FREE
Get Lit Book Club
Tuesday, July 13, 5:00-6:30 pm (2nd Tuesdays)
Your Librarians Marissa, Sara, and Ashley invite you to a new style of book club; Get Lit Book Club, a happy hour book club. Not for the faint of heart! Weird, odd, and unique books are chosen for a great discussion, so get ready for something you might not choose every day! Books will include non-fiction, classics, contemporary fiction, and memoirs to list a few. Get Lit is at a different restaurant every month to support local businesses. Everyone is welcome! This Month: The Last Stargazers by Emily Levesque - restaurant choice to be determined.
RSVP online at dfla.org
Cost: FREE but we do encourage you to eat, drink, and be merry in support of our local businesses.
Literary Salon
Thursday, June 17, 10:00-12:00 pm (3rd Thursdays)
An informal discussion of books, film, and theater led by a facilitator. No requirements to read or see any particular film, play, or book. Everyone is invited to share ideas and reflections on the selected theme. This month: Race Relations - Biases -- some inborn, some instilled – influence how we think about and react to people of all races, even people within our own race who deviate from what we’ve been conditioned to believe is the “norm.” Choose any book to read on this topic, and join our July Literary Salon to discuss novels, memoirs, and other types of nonfiction that address the breakdown and building of race relations, along with its psychology, origins, history and impact on people, societies, cultures and quality of life, all over the world.
RSVP online at dfla.org
Cost: FREE
Desert Foothills Library
July 2021 Youth & Teen Events
For more information, contact our Public Services Manager, Ashley Ware at aware@dfla.org or call 480-488-2286.
The Summer Reading Program kicks off this year on June 1st and runs through August 1st. Sign up at MaricopaCountyReads.org (English) or CondadoDeMaricopaLee.org (Spanish). The theme of this year’s program is “Tails & Tales”, encouraging readers to explore the many stories of the animal kingdom by reading, completing challenges and attending virtual events and participating in community experiences. The program begins on Tuesday, June 1 and plays a vital role in helping to reduce the “Summer Slide”—the learning loss experienced while transitioning between school years.
Registration is required for all events, and space is limited. Participants can register for events by visiting dfla.org or calling the library at 480-488-2286.
Land of Ladybugs
Thursday, July 1st, 10:30 AM—Toddlers & Preschool
We’ll be reading ladybug books and talking about where ladybugs live, what they eat, and their role in the ecosystem. Join us for this themed storytime and you’ll even have a ladybug mask to take home with you.
Amazing Creatures Storytime
Tuesday, July 6, 10:30 AM—Toddlers
Thursday, July 8, 10:30 AM—Preschool
Another amazing animal-themed storytime, with parachute play!
Air-Dry Animal Magnets
Friday, July 9, 4 – 5 PM
Make adorable mini-animal magnets, jewelry, and figurines with fast drying modelling clay. This craft event is open to tweens and teens.
Hungry Hippos Storytime
Tuesday, July 13, 10:30 AM—Toddlers
Thursday, July 15, 10:30 AM—Preschool
These hippos are hungry hungry hungry! Join us for this hippopotamus themed storytime!
Teen DIY: Plush Sloths
Thursday, July 15, 4 – 5:30 PM
If you think you don’t need an adorable plush pocket sloth, you’re wrong! This program for teens will provide the materials, pattern, and guidance to create a pocket-sized plush sloth. No sewing experience is necessary, and this is a great way to learn some basic sewing skills.
Wild Earth Storytime
Tuesday, July 20, 10:30 AM – Toddlers
Tuesday, July 22, 10:30 AM – Toddlers
Join us for this semi-virtual safari. We’ll be spotting all kinds of animals hidden in the library, and we’ll also connect with an educational safari online.
Shelter Pet Portraits
Saturday, July 24, 1 – 2:30 PM
Children and teens will make portraits of adoptable pets to donate to our local animal shelter! This is a great way for children to practice art and contribute to their communities.
Under the Sea Storytime
Tuesday, July 27, 10:30 AM – Toddlers
Thursday, July 29, 10:30 AM -- Preschool
Explore the beautiful creatures of our oceans in this storytime experience.
Finding Nemo INTERACTIVE Movie
Saturday, July 31, 1 – 2:30 PM
Most older children and teens are familiar with Finding Nemo, but playing
along with the movie is a new twist! Everyone gets an interactive script and a
bag filled with props and snacks. Bring the whole family.
JULY 2021 Adult Events/Programs
Information for events: Contact Ashley Ware, Public Services Manager, Desert Foothills Library, 480-488-2286, aware@dfla.org, www.dfla.org
Where: All events below take place at Desert Foothills Library, 38443 North Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, 85331 or virtually on Zoom.
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WEEKLY PROGRAMS
Craft N Chat
Mondays, 1:00-3:00 pm
Do you knit, crochet, or practice another table craft? Join other local enthusiasts weekly for companionable creating and conversation. Any portable craft is welcomed! New crafters and all skill levels are always welcome!
No registration.
Cost: FREE
Tai Chi – Qigong for Everyone!
Tuesdays, 9:00-10:00 am
A discipline that can be practiced and benefits gained at any age – you are never too old! A blending of Qigong and Tai Chi, with deep breathing, repeated gentle motions, and stretches to improve health, balance, agility, and flexibility. For healthy body-mind-breath-balance with Tai Chi coach Bina Bou. While classes are not held at Desert Foothills Library, if you mention the Library at sign up, Bina will donate money to the Library!
To see the full schedule check out mindbodyfocusQi.com
Questions: Contact instructor Bina Bou: 480-284-1300 or bina.b75@gmail.com.
Cost: $10
Alcoholics Anonymous
Thursdays, 5:00-6:00 pm
A.A. meetings are being held at Desert Foothills Library on Thursdays.
Cost: FREE
MONTHLY PROGRAMS
Writer’s Connection
Friday, July 2, 1:00-3:00 pm (1st Fridays)
Today's world is literally at a writer's fingertips. A few keyboard strokes can open the information gates to help you create stories that are distinctively credible and compelling. This Month:
RSVP online at dfla.org
Cost: FREE
Caring for the Caregiver
Monday, July 5, 10:00-11:30 am (1st Mondays)
Taking care of yourself is essential in being able to take care of your loved one. Join us for this opportunity to fellowship with other caregivers. Led by Hospice of the West facilitators.
RSVP online at dfla.org
Cost: FREE
Death Café
Wednesday, July 7, 12:30-2:30 pm (1st Wednesdays)
Death Cafe is a gathering to talk about death and dying. The aim is to increase awareness of death to help people make the most of their (finite) lives. It is a global, non-profit movement begun in London in 2011: to date, more than 7,000 Death Cafes have been held in 63 countries. Death Cafe does not promote beliefs, agendas, or products, nor is it a bereavement or grief support group. Join us for open, respectful, interesting conversation about topics relevant to all of us but often considered “dark” or even taboo. From more information go to www.deathcafe.com
RSVP online at dfla.org
Cost: FREE
Library Book Club
Thursday, July 8, 10:00-12:00 pm
Tuesday, July 27, 10:00-12:00 pm
Book Club is offered twice every month! Same book, same facilitator, different days. Choose which day is best for you to join. Everyone is welcome! This Month: I Know why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
RSVP online at dfla.org
Cost: FREE
Chapter2Books Monthly Sale!
July 9 & 10
Monthly book sales provide a wonderful opportunity to purchase quality books and other media at even lower prices than the everyday bargain prices in Chapter 2. The monthly book sale is throughout Chapter 2, the Jones/Coates Room, and our patio *weather permitting*. Chapter 2 Monthly Sales are offered on the second Friday and Saturday of every month. Can’t make a Sale? Check out our amazing selection on Amazon. There are hundreds of books as well as CDs, DVDs and audiobooks listed there that are not on display in the bookstore.
The Healing Pathway
Monday, July 12 & 26, 9:30-11:00 am (2nd & 4th Mondays)
Join us on this Journey that will guide you to find a "new normal" as you process through your personal grief journey. Led by Hospice of the West facilitators.
RSVP online at dfla.org
Cost: FREE
Get Lit Book Club
Tuesday, July 13, 5:00-6:30 pm (2nd Tuesdays)
Your Librarians Marissa, Sara, and Ashley invite you to a new style of book club; Get Lit Book Club, a happy hour book club. Not for the faint of heart! Weird, odd, and unique books are chosen for a great discussion, so get ready for something you might not choose every day! Books will include non-fiction, classics, contemporary fiction, and memoirs to list a few. Get Lit is at a different restaurant every month to support local businesses. Everyone is welcome! This Month: The Last Stargazers by Emily Levesque - restaurant choice to be determined.
RSVP online at dfla.org
Cost: FREE but we do encourage you to eat, drink, and be merry in support of our local businesses.
Literary Salon
Thursday, June 17, 10:00-12:00 pm (3rd Thursdays)
An informal discussion of books, film, and theater led by a facilitator. No requirements to read or see any particular film, play, or book. Everyone is invited to share ideas and reflections on the selected theme. This month: Race Relations - Biases -- some inborn, some instilled – influence how we think about and react to people of all races, even people within our own race who deviate from what we’ve been conditioned to believe is the “norm.” Choose any book to read on this topic, and join our July Literary Salon to discuss novels, memoirs, and other types of nonfiction that address the breakdown and building of race relations, along with its psychology, origins, history and impact on people, societies, cultures and quality of life, all over the world.
RSVP online at dfla.org
Cost: FREE
Desert Foothills Library
July 2021 Youth & Teen Events
For more information, contact our Public Services Manager, Ashley Ware at aware@dfla.org or call 480-488-2286.
The Summer Reading Program kicks off this year on June 1st and runs through August 1st. Sign up at MaricopaCountyReads.org (English) or CondadoDeMaricopaLee.org (Spanish). The theme of this year’s program is “Tails & Tales”, encouraging readers to explore the many stories of the animal kingdom by reading, completing challenges and attending virtual events and participating in community experiences. The program begins on Tuesday, June 1 and plays a vital role in helping to reduce the “Summer Slide”—the learning loss experienced while transitioning between school years.
Registration is required for all events, and space is limited. Participants can register for events by visiting dfla.org or calling the library at 480-488-2286.
Land of Ladybugs
Thursday, July 1st, 10:30 AM—Toddlers & Preschool
We’ll be reading ladybug books and talking about where ladybugs live, what they eat, and their role in the ecosystem. Join us for this themed storytime and you’ll even have a ladybug mask to take home with you.
Amazing Creatures Storytime
Tuesday, July 6, 10:30 AM—Toddlers
Thursday, July 8, 10:30 AM—Preschool
Another amazing animal-themed storytime, with parachute play!
Air-Dry Animal Magnets
Friday, July 9, 4 – 5 PM
Make adorable mini-animal magnets, jewelry, and figurines with fast drying modelling clay. This craft event is open to tweens and teens.
Hungry Hippos Storytime
Tuesday, July 13, 10:30 AM—Toddlers
Thursday, July 15, 10:30 AM—Preschool
These hippos are hungry hungry hungry! Join us for this hippopotamus themed storytime!
Teen DIY: Plush Sloths
Thursday, July 15, 4 – 5:30 PM
If you think you don’t need an adorable plush pocket sloth, you’re wrong! This program for teens will provide the materials, pattern, and guidance to create a pocket-sized plush sloth. No sewing experience is necessary, and this is a great way to learn some basic sewing skills.
Wild Earth Storytime
Tuesday, July 20, 10:30 AM – Toddlers
Tuesday, July 22, 10:30 AM – Toddlers
Join us for this semi-virtual safari. We’ll be spotting all kinds of animals hidden in the library, and we’ll also connect with an educational safari online.
Shelter Pet Portraits
Saturday, July 24, 1 – 2:30 PM
Children and teens will make portraits of adoptable pets to donate to our local animal shelter! This is a great way for children to practice art and contribute to their communities.
Under the Sea Storytime
Tuesday, July 27, 10:30 AM – Toddlers
Thursday, July 29, 10:30 AM -- Preschool
Explore the beautiful creatures of our oceans in this storytime experience.
Finding Nemo INTERACTIVE Movie
Saturday, July 31, 1 – 2:30 PM
Most older children and teens are familiar with Finding Nemo, but playing
along with the movie is a new twist! Everyone gets an interactive script and a
bag filled with props and snacks. Bring the whole family.
Desert Foothills Theater
is pleased to announce our 2021-22 theater season
is pleased to announce our 2021-22 theater season
We are incredibly happy with the 2021-22 theater season and know that you will be too! Actors young and old will take the stage to tell stories, entertain and delight our audiences. We will let you know when tickets are on sale so that you will not miss seeing your favorite performance.
