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Issue #1005, April 8, 2022
Issue #1005, April 8, 2022
During Current Events, Vice Mayor John Crane noted that the previous Saturday, Sky Ranch airport hosted the Wheels & Wings show as part of its 60th anniversary celebration. It was quite successful, with more than 100 classic cars and lots of airplanes. About 5000 people attended over the 4 hour period. The Foothills Caring Corps provided the shuttle service, and they collected about $1500. It was a great event.
(Lyn's note: See Carefree Truth, Issue #1004 to see Herbert's photos of the show. He took pics of all the cars and planes, as well as the remote controlled planes.
http://carefreetruth2.com/carefree-truth-1004.html )
Vice Mayor Crane also announced the 4th and final Gardens Seminar, to be held in the Council Chambers this Saturday, April 9th, starting at 9:30. The topic is Desert Flora and Fauna of Namibia. Presenter Scott McMahon is an expert who has lectured in Carefree previously. There are great photographs in this fascinating presentation.
http://carefreetruth2.com/carefree-truth-1004.html )
Vice Mayor Crane also announced the 4th and final Gardens Seminar, to be held in the Council Chambers this Saturday, April 9th, starting at 9:30. The topic is Desert Flora and Fauna of Namibia. Presenter Scott McMahon is an expert who has lectured in Carefree previously. There are great photographs in this fascinating presentation.
FLORA AND FAUNA OF NAMIBIA: MY JOURNEY
Namibia is a country located to the northwest of South Africa, west of the Kalahari Desert in Botswana, and south of Angola. At 2.5 million inhabitants, it is one of the least densely populated countries in the world. It has the lowest rainfall of any Sub-Saharan African country. The Namib Desert that borders the Atlantic Ocean is the oldest in the world.
On Saturday, April 9, Carefree Desert Gardens is pleased to welcome back Scott McMahon, manager of the cactus collection at the Desert Botanical Garden from 2006 to 2020. Scott holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Plant Protection from the College of Agriculture, University of Arizona. For over 40 years he has been collecting cacti and succulents and is twice past president of the Central AZ Cactus and Succulent Society, now an honorary lifetime member. As well as teaching at the Desert Botanical Garden, Scott has taught classes on cacti, succulents and other subjects pertaining to desert plants. Join us as Scott takes us all on a journey to Namibia, home to some of the most iconic succulents in the world, some of the oldest exposed rock formations and many familiar animals adapted to survive in the desert environment. No passport required!
The program, usually including a plant raffle, will begin at 9:30 a.m. and run approximately until noon in the Town Council Chambers located 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.
And finally, Carefree is hosting an Earth Day celebration in the Pavilion on April 23rd. He said it's fun and you'll learn something. The splash pad is now also open for the summer.
In honor of Earth Day, the Town of Carefree, Arizona will host a free community event on Saturday, April 23rd, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion in the Carefree Desert Gardens. This FREE, family-friendly event will feature local Arizona organizations to help educate and empower our community to take better care of our Sonoran Desert, planet, and each other.
The Earth Day event will feature live presentations, hands-on activities, information on birds, reptiles, plants native to our area and water management. You do not want to miss this fun, engaging, informative day! Stay tuned to our social media platforms @TownofCarefree and visitcarefree.org for updates and details.
Event: Town of Carefree Earth Day Celebration
Date: Saturday, April 23rd
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Place: Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion at Carefree Town Center (outdoors)
Cost: Free
Featured Partners: Be Outdoors AZ, Carefree Water Company, Educating Children Outdoors, Rattlesnake Solutions, State Land Trust, Tonto National Forest, Wild at Heart, and more!
On Saturday, April 9, Carefree Desert Gardens is pleased to welcome back Scott McMahon, manager of the cactus collection at the Desert Botanical Garden from 2006 to 2020. Scott holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Plant Protection from the College of Agriculture, University of Arizona. For over 40 years he has been collecting cacti and succulents and is twice past president of the Central AZ Cactus and Succulent Society, now an honorary lifetime member. As well as teaching at the Desert Botanical Garden, Scott has taught classes on cacti, succulents and other subjects pertaining to desert plants. Join us as Scott takes us all on a journey to Namibia, home to some of the most iconic succulents in the world, some of the oldest exposed rock formations and many familiar animals adapted to survive in the desert environment. No passport required!
The program, usually including a plant raffle, will begin at 9:30 a.m. and run approximately until noon in the Town Council Chambers located 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.
And finally, Carefree is hosting an Earth Day celebration in the Pavilion on April 23rd. He said it's fun and you'll learn something. The splash pad is now also open for the summer.
In honor of Earth Day, the Town of Carefree, Arizona will host a free community event on Saturday, April 23rd, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion in the Carefree Desert Gardens. This FREE, family-friendly event will feature local Arizona organizations to help educate and empower our community to take better care of our Sonoran Desert, planet, and each other.
The Earth Day event will feature live presentations, hands-on activities, information on birds, reptiles, plants native to our area and water management. You do not want to miss this fun, engaging, informative day! Stay tuned to our social media platforms @TownofCarefree and visitcarefree.org for updates and details.
Event: Town of Carefree Earth Day Celebration
Date: Saturday, April 23rd
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Place: Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion at Carefree Town Center (outdoors)
Cost: Free
Featured Partners: Be Outdoors AZ, Carefree Water Company, Educating Children Outdoors, Rattlesnake Solutions, State Land Trust, Tonto National Forest, Wild at Heart, and more!
Councilman Mike Johnson complimented the organizers of Wheels & Wings, especially Vice Mayor Crane. He said it was heartfelt and he was lucky to have been a participant in the show. The cars and planes were great. There were people there walking around to make sure everything went well, and everyone was very courteous. He recommended it for everybody next time.
Vice Mayor Crane credited Carefree resident Les Hardy, who organized it, and he thanked the airport, which shut down for the day to allow all those beautiful cars and planes to be displayed. "They really did a great job." Councilman Stephen Hatcher added that the parking was well done too, agreeing that it was a great job.
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Lyn Hitchon
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Vice Mayor Crane credited Carefree resident Les Hardy, who organized it, and he thanked the airport, which shut down for the day to allow all those beautiful cars and planes to be displayed. "They really did a great job." Councilman Stephen Hatcher added that the parking was well done too, agreeing that it was a great job.
https://vimeo.com/696787213
Lyn Hitchon
Prepared by Carefree Truth
Copyrighted
Visit our website at www.carefreetruth2.com If you know anyone who would like to be added to the Carefree Truth email list, please have them contact me. Feel free to share Carefree Truth with others on your list.
Visit www.carefreeazbusinesses.com to see more info about businesses in Carefree. Please support our merchants.