(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/pictures-of-the-week-22322.html
http://carefreeazbusinesses.com/pictures-of-the-week-22322.html
Bath time for my Border Collie Rescue, Rhea, with our Brittany Spaniel, Kix, when he was still a pup.
Photo by Kandace Contreras
Here are your bonus rounds from Herbert.
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/111821-cloudy-sunset.html
Photo by Kandace Contreras
Here are your bonus rounds from Herbert.
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/111821-cloudy-sunset.html
The halo was caused by the setting sun. It actually looked like that!
Photos by Herbert Hitchon
Here is your bonus video from Herbert. It is advance info on the AT&T 3 Miler Race that will take place on November 5th to benefit veterans.
https://vimeo.com/679591967
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
THE FACTS ON WATER
The February 2, 2022 edition of the Sonoran News published a letter from Ms. Maureen “Mo” Benedetto, the Chair of Carefree Citizens for Responsible Government. It is the hallmark of good governance for citizens to question and challenge their elected officials responsible for setting policy, but the dialog needs to be based in fact. I would like to address a couple of points raised in the letter. You can go to the on-line version of the Sonoran News to get a more detailed rebuttal.
The letter claims that “deception” was instrumental in moving the Water Consolidation Project forward and the only justification for the project was poor water quality from Cave Creek. Not true. Carefree residents had complained for 10 years about issues with the water service provided by Cave Creek. The complaints from the 1,000 plus Carefree residents on Cave Creek water included water quality, fire hydrant and system maintenance, long term water supply sustainability and most importantly, a lack of a voice in the oversight of their water supplier. It is the Town Council who has responsibility for oversight of a municipal water utility, not the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. Carefree residents cannot vote in Cave Creek; therefore, they had no voice in their water utility. There were many public meetings on this topic and two elections where it was the number one issue. Is there another subject that the Town has faced that ever had more public scrutiny?
The letter goes on to say that no complaints were received by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality and insinuates that there must not be a problem. ADEQ is not where people go to complain about their water utility. They go to their Town where they can hold their elected officials accountable. You can go the Carefree.org and click on the public safety banner. There you can access all the details on the project, including a history of how we got here and a detailed presentation on project scope, costs and impacts on rates.
The Water Consolidation Project has been in the works for four years and we are now starting the final phase; construction. In August, the Town funded the project with the sale of $21 million of revenue bonds. In September, a contract for the piping materials was awarded. November saw contracts awarded for administration/inspection, and reservoir excavation. In December the contract for the labor to install all the piping was awarded. February will see the mobilization of the contractor on site and actual construction will begin. The Town expects construction of the water reservoir to be completed in 6-8 months and all piping installed by year end. This will allow connection to Carefree of the 550 accounts being consolidated and the start of collecting the revenue required to pay back the bonds prior to the July 2023 deadline.
Tony Geiger
Member – Carefree Council
“Responsible Government” Preaches Fear and Division in Carefree
The February 2rd edition of the Sonoran News published a letter to the editor from the Chair of “Carefree Citizens for Responsible Government” (CCRG). From the letter, one may conclude that the Chair is Carefree’s resident expert on everything from the Carefree Water Consolidation Project, Fire Protection, Proper Land Use and Development and the integrity of members of the Town Government.
The use of misleading catch phrases such as “consume every bit of open desert space”, “Hampton Inn designed for mass tourism”, “government seizure of private land”, “forced industrialization”, “Town Hall deciding what is best”, “Deception has been instrumental”, “ADEQ has never received a single complaint”, “costly new water tank”, “permit dense development”, “town officials in private emails”, “increase the water for the development of this corner”, “Town today faces an immediate fiscal crisis”, “chronic underfunding of our essential fire protection”, “automatic aid will run into the millions”, “unsupportable without a property tax”, and best of all; “unbridled expansion, unnecessary infrastructure development and reliance on uncertain revenues” is very dark indeed.
Reading all this malarkey would make one think the sky is falling in Carefree. Where is the specific evidence to substantiate these narratives? I believe there is a real motivation behind these claims.
Could it be that all this fear mongering is camouflage because the Chair does not want the water storage tank that is to be buried and hidden with landscape on property set aside as a utility easement at the Boulders, just off Tom Darlington Drive? It’s curious that after losing in court trying to stop the water tank, this letter appears telling us what a big mess Carefree has become. The tank must be installed to provide additional capacity for fire protection when West Carefree residents and businesses connect to Carefree’s Water System. The ideal location for the water tank and system wide plumbing has been studied ad infinitum. Debt service for the cost of the new infrastructure will be serviced by the new Carefree accounts.
With all due respect, I believe the Chair just wants their way - "No water tank in my backyard” – “Let west Carefree eat cake”. If this “unnecessary Infrastructure” is not built, it will divide Carefree into water “haves” and “have nots” and be a slap to the face of all Carefree’s west side residents which constitutes almost 1/3 of the town’s population and 550 connections. They have been waiting patiently and lobbying for years for this to happen. Also, they did not try to stop the removal of the waste treatment plant at the Boulders that caused everyone’s sewer rates to go up. Every west side resident I’ve ever spoken to is anxious to connect to Carefree’s Water System and not happy. They can’t vote in Cave Creek but do complain to Cave Creek and Carefree about water quality; not ADEQ as suggested.
In conclusion, I have some questions for the Chair:
Why would you possibly deny almost 1/3 of the Carefree’s Residents access to water in the Town in which they live?
If you gain control of the Town Council, what specifically would you change?
Would you stop the Carefree Water Consolidation Project?
Would you stop all commercial development in Carefree?
What commercial development would you propose?
Would you study any and all options for Fire Safety, or just secure Daisy Mountain hat in hand?
How would you raise more revenues without a property tax or increasing the sales tax base?
Would you ask the voters to approve property taxes to pay for fire protection?
Respectfully submitted,
Mike Johnson - Carefree Town Councilmember
Just the Facts, Ma’am
I guess you have to be in your late 60’s or early 70’s like me to remember the TV series “Dragnet” with Jack Webb as Detective Joe Friday and his sidekick, Harry Morgan (later of “Mash” fame). Detective Friday’s memorable line when interviewing subjects is “Just the Facts….All we want are the facts”. If the person he was interviewing was female, the line is perhaps better remembered as “Just the facts, ma’am”.
Carefree’s own attorney, Craig Morgan, in his letter to the law firm representing the Boulder’s HOA that can be seen on the Carefree Unity website (Carefreeunity.com, then click on Posts, then click on “Town Attorney Cautions Board”), Mr. Morgan rebuts the many irresponsible and provable as false statements that continue to spew forth from the Boulders current Board. To that I say, why can’t we get back to the good old days of, “Just the Facts….All we want are the facts”.
On that note, I will offer my own rebuttal to what I feel is just one of the misleading and incomplete statements in Mo Benedetto’s opening paragraph of her letter to the Sonoran News dated Feb. 3. In that paragraph, she states “the Arizona Department of Water Quality (ADEQ) has never received a single complaint from a Carefree resident”. Like many other residents getting their water from the Town of Cave Creek, concerns that I had about the quality of my water were directed to the Town of Cave Creek, the entity which provides my water. Why get entangled with a remote government agency when I should go directly to the local people processing and responsible? In addition, I knew from the May 29, 2019 letter that Cave Creek sent to all their water customers that ADEQ was aware and had already notified the Town of Cave Creek in writing to remove additional and potentially harmful byproducts from its water supply at that time. So, Ms. Benedetto’s statement, meant to infer that the residents of Carefree served by Cave Creek Water apparently weren’t troubled about their water quality because they never contacted ADEQ smacks of innuendo.
Another concern in addition to the potentially harmful disinfection byproducts noted in ADEQ’s letter to Cave Creek in 2019 mentioned above comes from my own experience in replacing several lavatory and shower valves in my home because they were plugged with grit and other tiny particles. These plumbing repairs were not inexpensive nor without my own worries as to the nature and health impact of that grit.
Consolidation of my water supply to Carefree Water allows me to get secure, long-term water service with responsible, proven supervision. At the least, it allows me and every voting resident to address any possible concerns to the water board members who are the seven elected councilmen of the Town of Carefree with a responsibility to their electorate.
Jeff Kerner, BSChE, MSChe, PE (ret)
Lyn,
I would appreciate your publishing this letter. I am writing this as an individual, and not in my Town capacity.
Thanks,
Les Peterson
The Upcoming “Open Space” Ballot Initiative in Carefree
Is it Something Positive, or is the “Open Space” Headline an attempt to Deceive Carefree Voters about its Real Purpose?
The upcoming Ballot in Carefree this summer will offer Carefree voters an Initiative relating to “prohibit (the) use of eminent domain to develop privately owned land designated open space/recreational in (the) current General Plan.”
But the Initiative also continues: “Measure is retroactive to January 1, 2021. Property condemned between January 1, 2021 and effective date must be offered for sale back to original owner at price paid plus interest. If repurchased, Town must restore property to condition at condemnation at town’s expense.”
Let’s be clear about what is being attempted here. This is not about preserving open space. It is about forcing the underground water storage reservoir currently under construction in the Boulders open space to be torn down and removed, thus forcing the rebuilding of a new reservoir in an alternative Carefree neighborhood at the expense of all Carefree Water Company ratepayers.
After the Boulders HOA Directors and their friends lost all 12 Court decisions over the last year and attempts to delay and halt the construction of the reservoir in an area reserved for the installation of utilities on the perimeter of the Boulders, construction is now moving ahead. This so called “open space” Initiative is a last gasp effort to force the new reservoir to be torn down and removed, requiring a new identical capacity reservoir to be built in another Carefree neighborhood and presenting the estimated $8 million bill for this senseless undertaking to all Carefree water users, 85% of whom live outside of the Boulders.
Why would the 85% of Carefree residents living outside of the Boulders want to pay for the removal of an underground fresh water reservoir only have it placed in someone else’s backyard at a higher cost to all residents?
Les Peterson
Carefree Resident
I have been a Carefree Town resident for twenty four years. Prior to moving here in 1998 I lived in the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest and Southwest. Very truthfully Carefree living has been my best home experience of all. Over the past two plus decades carefree has morphed from a dusty crossroads to a desert jewel. That did not accidentally happen. The town had a good start, experienced some growing pains, but is now becoming a true delight. Our current town executives are our best ever! Their dedication to quality improvements and their care for town residents is exemplary. Careful planning and hard work to improve while maintaining a pleasant ambiance is constantly on display. Thank you all for your dedicated leadership. You are gentle men and woman.
It is sad and more than a little maddening that our town should be exposed to the lies and misrepresentations of a very few dissidents who fling their hatred and slander about. I apologize to you for them. And I suggest to those few unhappy critics that the real estate market is hot. So, they could sell and use their Carefree home profits to move to a new location where their views would fit in.
Sincerely yours,
Joe Fetzer
Hi Lyn:
The third Carefree Desert Garden Seminar of the season will be presented Saturday, March 12, 9:30 a.m. in the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion.
Thank you for getting the word out.
Best regards,
John Crane
Photos by Herbert Hitchon
Here is your bonus video from Herbert. It is advance info on the AT&T 3 Miler Race that will take place on November 5th to benefit veterans.
https://vimeo.com/679591967
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
THE FACTS ON WATER
The February 2, 2022 edition of the Sonoran News published a letter from Ms. Maureen “Mo” Benedetto, the Chair of Carefree Citizens for Responsible Government. It is the hallmark of good governance for citizens to question and challenge their elected officials responsible for setting policy, but the dialog needs to be based in fact. I would like to address a couple of points raised in the letter. You can go to the on-line version of the Sonoran News to get a more detailed rebuttal.
The letter claims that “deception” was instrumental in moving the Water Consolidation Project forward and the only justification for the project was poor water quality from Cave Creek. Not true. Carefree residents had complained for 10 years about issues with the water service provided by Cave Creek. The complaints from the 1,000 plus Carefree residents on Cave Creek water included water quality, fire hydrant and system maintenance, long term water supply sustainability and most importantly, a lack of a voice in the oversight of their water supplier. It is the Town Council who has responsibility for oversight of a municipal water utility, not the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. Carefree residents cannot vote in Cave Creek; therefore, they had no voice in their water utility. There were many public meetings on this topic and two elections where it was the number one issue. Is there another subject that the Town has faced that ever had more public scrutiny?
The letter goes on to say that no complaints were received by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality and insinuates that there must not be a problem. ADEQ is not where people go to complain about their water utility. They go to their Town where they can hold their elected officials accountable. You can go the Carefree.org and click on the public safety banner. There you can access all the details on the project, including a history of how we got here and a detailed presentation on project scope, costs and impacts on rates.
The Water Consolidation Project has been in the works for four years and we are now starting the final phase; construction. In August, the Town funded the project with the sale of $21 million of revenue bonds. In September, a contract for the piping materials was awarded. November saw contracts awarded for administration/inspection, and reservoir excavation. In December the contract for the labor to install all the piping was awarded. February will see the mobilization of the contractor on site and actual construction will begin. The Town expects construction of the water reservoir to be completed in 6-8 months and all piping installed by year end. This will allow connection to Carefree of the 550 accounts being consolidated and the start of collecting the revenue required to pay back the bonds prior to the July 2023 deadline.
Tony Geiger
Member – Carefree Council
“Responsible Government” Preaches Fear and Division in Carefree
The February 2rd edition of the Sonoran News published a letter to the editor from the Chair of “Carefree Citizens for Responsible Government” (CCRG). From the letter, one may conclude that the Chair is Carefree’s resident expert on everything from the Carefree Water Consolidation Project, Fire Protection, Proper Land Use and Development and the integrity of members of the Town Government.
The use of misleading catch phrases such as “consume every bit of open desert space”, “Hampton Inn designed for mass tourism”, “government seizure of private land”, “forced industrialization”, “Town Hall deciding what is best”, “Deception has been instrumental”, “ADEQ has never received a single complaint”, “costly new water tank”, “permit dense development”, “town officials in private emails”, “increase the water for the development of this corner”, “Town today faces an immediate fiscal crisis”, “chronic underfunding of our essential fire protection”, “automatic aid will run into the millions”, “unsupportable without a property tax”, and best of all; “unbridled expansion, unnecessary infrastructure development and reliance on uncertain revenues” is very dark indeed.
Reading all this malarkey would make one think the sky is falling in Carefree. Where is the specific evidence to substantiate these narratives? I believe there is a real motivation behind these claims.
Could it be that all this fear mongering is camouflage because the Chair does not want the water storage tank that is to be buried and hidden with landscape on property set aside as a utility easement at the Boulders, just off Tom Darlington Drive? It’s curious that after losing in court trying to stop the water tank, this letter appears telling us what a big mess Carefree has become. The tank must be installed to provide additional capacity for fire protection when West Carefree residents and businesses connect to Carefree’s Water System. The ideal location for the water tank and system wide plumbing has been studied ad infinitum. Debt service for the cost of the new infrastructure will be serviced by the new Carefree accounts.
With all due respect, I believe the Chair just wants their way - "No water tank in my backyard” – “Let west Carefree eat cake”. If this “unnecessary Infrastructure” is not built, it will divide Carefree into water “haves” and “have nots” and be a slap to the face of all Carefree’s west side residents which constitutes almost 1/3 of the town’s population and 550 connections. They have been waiting patiently and lobbying for years for this to happen. Also, they did not try to stop the removal of the waste treatment plant at the Boulders that caused everyone’s sewer rates to go up. Every west side resident I’ve ever spoken to is anxious to connect to Carefree’s Water System and not happy. They can’t vote in Cave Creek but do complain to Cave Creek and Carefree about water quality; not ADEQ as suggested.
In conclusion, I have some questions for the Chair:
Why would you possibly deny almost 1/3 of the Carefree’s Residents access to water in the Town in which they live?
If you gain control of the Town Council, what specifically would you change?
Would you stop the Carefree Water Consolidation Project?
Would you stop all commercial development in Carefree?
What commercial development would you propose?
Would you study any and all options for Fire Safety, or just secure Daisy Mountain hat in hand?
How would you raise more revenues without a property tax or increasing the sales tax base?
Would you ask the voters to approve property taxes to pay for fire protection?
Respectfully submitted,
Mike Johnson - Carefree Town Councilmember
Just the Facts, Ma’am
I guess you have to be in your late 60’s or early 70’s like me to remember the TV series “Dragnet” with Jack Webb as Detective Joe Friday and his sidekick, Harry Morgan (later of “Mash” fame). Detective Friday’s memorable line when interviewing subjects is “Just the Facts….All we want are the facts”. If the person he was interviewing was female, the line is perhaps better remembered as “Just the facts, ma’am”.
Carefree’s own attorney, Craig Morgan, in his letter to the law firm representing the Boulder’s HOA that can be seen on the Carefree Unity website (Carefreeunity.com, then click on Posts, then click on “Town Attorney Cautions Board”), Mr. Morgan rebuts the many irresponsible and provable as false statements that continue to spew forth from the Boulders current Board. To that I say, why can’t we get back to the good old days of, “Just the Facts….All we want are the facts”.
On that note, I will offer my own rebuttal to what I feel is just one of the misleading and incomplete statements in Mo Benedetto’s opening paragraph of her letter to the Sonoran News dated Feb. 3. In that paragraph, she states “the Arizona Department of Water Quality (ADEQ) has never received a single complaint from a Carefree resident”. Like many other residents getting their water from the Town of Cave Creek, concerns that I had about the quality of my water were directed to the Town of Cave Creek, the entity which provides my water. Why get entangled with a remote government agency when I should go directly to the local people processing and responsible? In addition, I knew from the May 29, 2019 letter that Cave Creek sent to all their water customers that ADEQ was aware and had already notified the Town of Cave Creek in writing to remove additional and potentially harmful byproducts from its water supply at that time. So, Ms. Benedetto’s statement, meant to infer that the residents of Carefree served by Cave Creek Water apparently weren’t troubled about their water quality because they never contacted ADEQ smacks of innuendo.
Another concern in addition to the potentially harmful disinfection byproducts noted in ADEQ’s letter to Cave Creek in 2019 mentioned above comes from my own experience in replacing several lavatory and shower valves in my home because they were plugged with grit and other tiny particles. These plumbing repairs were not inexpensive nor without my own worries as to the nature and health impact of that grit.
Consolidation of my water supply to Carefree Water allows me to get secure, long-term water service with responsible, proven supervision. At the least, it allows me and every voting resident to address any possible concerns to the water board members who are the seven elected councilmen of the Town of Carefree with a responsibility to their electorate.
Jeff Kerner, BSChE, MSChe, PE (ret)
Lyn,
I would appreciate your publishing this letter. I am writing this as an individual, and not in my Town capacity.
Thanks,
Les Peterson
The Upcoming “Open Space” Ballot Initiative in Carefree
Is it Something Positive, or is the “Open Space” Headline an attempt to Deceive Carefree Voters about its Real Purpose?
The upcoming Ballot in Carefree this summer will offer Carefree voters an Initiative relating to “prohibit (the) use of eminent domain to develop privately owned land designated open space/recreational in (the) current General Plan.”
But the Initiative also continues: “Measure is retroactive to January 1, 2021. Property condemned between January 1, 2021 and effective date must be offered for sale back to original owner at price paid plus interest. If repurchased, Town must restore property to condition at condemnation at town’s expense.”
Let’s be clear about what is being attempted here. This is not about preserving open space. It is about forcing the underground water storage reservoir currently under construction in the Boulders open space to be torn down and removed, thus forcing the rebuilding of a new reservoir in an alternative Carefree neighborhood at the expense of all Carefree Water Company ratepayers.
After the Boulders HOA Directors and their friends lost all 12 Court decisions over the last year and attempts to delay and halt the construction of the reservoir in an area reserved for the installation of utilities on the perimeter of the Boulders, construction is now moving ahead. This so called “open space” Initiative is a last gasp effort to force the new reservoir to be torn down and removed, requiring a new identical capacity reservoir to be built in another Carefree neighborhood and presenting the estimated $8 million bill for this senseless undertaking to all Carefree water users, 85% of whom live outside of the Boulders.
Why would the 85% of Carefree residents living outside of the Boulders want to pay for the removal of an underground fresh water reservoir only have it placed in someone else’s backyard at a higher cost to all residents?
Les Peterson
Carefree Resident
I have been a Carefree Town resident for twenty four years. Prior to moving here in 1998 I lived in the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest and Southwest. Very truthfully Carefree living has been my best home experience of all. Over the past two plus decades carefree has morphed from a dusty crossroads to a desert jewel. That did not accidentally happen. The town had a good start, experienced some growing pains, but is now becoming a true delight. Our current town executives are our best ever! Their dedication to quality improvements and their care for town residents is exemplary. Careful planning and hard work to improve while maintaining a pleasant ambiance is constantly on display. Thank you all for your dedicated leadership. You are gentle men and woman.
It is sad and more than a little maddening that our town should be exposed to the lies and misrepresentations of a very few dissidents who fling their hatred and slander about. I apologize to you for them. And I suggest to those few unhappy critics that the real estate market is hot. So, they could sell and use their Carefree home profits to move to a new location where their views would fit in.
Sincerely yours,
Joe Fetzer
Hi Lyn:
The third Carefree Desert Garden Seminar of the season will be presented Saturday, March 12, 9:30 a.m. in the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion.
Thank you for getting the word out.
Best regards,
John Crane
GARDENING FOR WILDLIFE AND POLLINATORS – March 12, 2022
Do you enjoy watching the myriad of birds, butterflies, and other critters in your yard? You can make a big difference for wildlife and pollinators in your home landscape - even if you have a small yard or even just a patio to work with! Native wildlife and pollinators prefer native plants, and our residential plant selections matter!
On Saturday, March 12, 2022, Carefree Desert Gardens welcomes native plant consultant, Carianne Funicelli from Strategic Habitat Enhancements, based in Tucson. Carianne has been advocating for native plants for over 20 years and is a frequent speaker for Master Gardeners in Pima and Pinal Counties, as well as an Advanced Pima Smartscape Instructor.
During this presentation, we will review several native plant species that are appropriate for Carefree, AZ yards and gardens, and discuss the wildlife and pollinators they support.
The program, including a plant raffle, will begin at 9:30 a.m. and run approximately until noon at the Carefree Desert Gardens Pavilion located in the town center. A $5.00 - or more - donation is appreciated to support these programs. For information call 480-488-3686.
This is the third of 4 programs of the 2022 Carefree Desert Gardens seminar series.
Hi Lyn,
The City should add to the Citizen Guide the new 24 Hour Hospital and Emergency Room as the Desert Foothills Medical Center is only open M-F 8 AM – 5:30 PM. Recommend the City implement a regularly used check list administered by someone that includes the researching and updating of City documents including the Citizen Guide and including those mentioned in your Carefree Truths when anything changes now or in the future impacting the City documents. It’s appears they don’t as the Abrazo Cave Creek Hospital has been open for months.
Abrazo Cave Creek Hospital
5227 E Carefree Hwy, Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(602) 824-3900
Open 24 Hours every day including holidays
Best Regards,
Robert Brenner
Lyn,
I would think keeping one's property clean would be something the Town would want for every homeowner to do. This would mean the property that I have complained about in the past, corner of Bloody Basin & Sidewinder with trees full of mistletoe, dead trees scattered over property...pretty unsightly and especially with the amount of cars that pass daily.
Lois Treacy
This beautiful tree is just east of Tom Darlington on Bloody Basin. It should be added to the Carefree “THINGS TO SEE” in our town. I believe the maintenance folks have been grooming it for years. I hope everyone gets to enjoy this beauty before it dies. The birds continue to spread it to other trees in the area, so If we are lucky we will see many more of these masterpieces in the future.
Rich Christopher
Do you enjoy watching the myriad of birds, butterflies, and other critters in your yard? You can make a big difference for wildlife and pollinators in your home landscape - even if you have a small yard or even just a patio to work with! Native wildlife and pollinators prefer native plants, and our residential plant selections matter!
On Saturday, March 12, 2022, Carefree Desert Gardens welcomes native plant consultant, Carianne Funicelli from Strategic Habitat Enhancements, based in Tucson. Carianne has been advocating for native plants for over 20 years and is a frequent speaker for Master Gardeners in Pima and Pinal Counties, as well as an Advanced Pima Smartscape Instructor.
During this presentation, we will review several native plant species that are appropriate for Carefree, AZ yards and gardens, and discuss the wildlife and pollinators they support.
The program, including a plant raffle, will begin at 9:30 a.m. and run approximately until noon at the Carefree Desert Gardens Pavilion located in the town center. A $5.00 - or more - donation is appreciated to support these programs. For information call 480-488-3686.
This is the third of 4 programs of the 2022 Carefree Desert Gardens seminar series.
Hi Lyn,
The City should add to the Citizen Guide the new 24 Hour Hospital and Emergency Room as the Desert Foothills Medical Center is only open M-F 8 AM – 5:30 PM. Recommend the City implement a regularly used check list administered by someone that includes the researching and updating of City documents including the Citizen Guide and including those mentioned in your Carefree Truths when anything changes now or in the future impacting the City documents. It’s appears they don’t as the Abrazo Cave Creek Hospital has been open for months.
Abrazo Cave Creek Hospital
5227 E Carefree Hwy, Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(602) 824-3900
Open 24 Hours every day including holidays
Best Regards,
Robert Brenner
Lyn,
I would think keeping one's property clean would be something the Town would want for every homeowner to do. This would mean the property that I have complained about in the past, corner of Bloody Basin & Sidewinder with trees full of mistletoe, dead trees scattered over property...pretty unsightly and especially with the amount of cars that pass daily.
Lois Treacy
This beautiful tree is just east of Tom Darlington on Bloody Basin. It should be added to the Carefree “THINGS TO SEE” in our town. I believe the maintenance folks have been grooming it for years. I hope everyone gets to enjoy this beauty before it dies. The birds continue to spread it to other trees in the area, so If we are lucky we will see many more of these masterpieces in the future.
Rich Christopher
(Lyn's note: I sent Rich's email on to Town Hall. Gary Neiss sent the following email to Travis Johnson, head of our Public Works Dept.)
Can you cut the mistletoe out of this tree on Bloody Basin?
(I responded to Gary and Travis: That tree might be too far gone to be saved. There are trees in our medians that have smaller amounts of it, and they should be getting attention. It truly is the equivalent of cancer in trees. The sooner it is cut out, the better. I am heartsick to see all the trees in our beautiful area (and I don't just mean in Carefree) that are being killed by this nasty parasitic growth.)
THANKS FOR YOUR CONTINUING INPUT THROUGH THIS MEDIA ---WE APPRECIATE YOUR EFFORTS --
YOUR FRIENDS,
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Can you cut the mistletoe out of this tree on Bloody Basin?
(I responded to Gary and Travis: That tree might be too far gone to be saved. There are trees in our medians that have smaller amounts of it, and they should be getting attention. It truly is the equivalent of cancer in trees. The sooner it is cut out, the better. I am heartsick to see all the trees in our beautiful area (and I don't just mean in Carefree) that are being killed by this nasty parasitic growth.)
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The 17th Annual MARINE CORPS LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION (MCLEF) Gathering of Heroes and Golf Tournament will take place on Sunday, April 3rd and Monday, April 4th, 2022.
Every year we strive to make these two events better and better. We are attracting more players and sponsors and this year is looking to be a very special one. However, we still need more players, sponsors, and volunteers!
GATHERING OF HEROES EVENT:
When: Sunday, April 3rd with a start time of 4:00PM
Where: American Legion Post #34 in Cave Creek
Event Highlights: Three Medal of Honor Recipients (possibly more) in attendance escorted to the Post by the Legion Rider Honor Guard, Chaplain to say prayer, National Anthem, and TAPS as we lower the flag. A great opportunity to show your Patriotism! Ceremony followed by an amazing live country music concert by the following nationally known artists:
Keith Burns:
Every year we strive to make these two events better and better. We are attracting more players and sponsors and this year is looking to be a very special one. However, we still need more players, sponsors, and volunteers!
GATHERING OF HEROES EVENT:
When: Sunday, April 3rd with a start time of 4:00PM
Where: American Legion Post #34 in Cave Creek
Event Highlights: Three Medal of Honor Recipients (possibly more) in attendance escorted to the Post by the Legion Rider Honor Guard, Chaplain to say prayer, National Anthem, and TAPS as we lower the flag. A great opportunity to show your Patriotism! Ceremony followed by an amazing live country music concert by the following nationally known artists:
Keith Burns:
Keith Burns, founding member of the Grammy-nominated ACM & AMA award-winning, platinum-selling group Trick Pony. He has had three Top 10 songs for such artists as Trick Pony and Joe Diffie and has also written several Top 40 songs with such artists as Hootie & The Blowfish, Sammy Kershaw, Burns & Poe, Mo Bandy. Nominated in 2018 for the NIMA Best Country Male Solo Artist & Best Country Entertainer of the year, Keith has also been awarded Music Row’s prestigious Independent Artist of the Year award.
Rob West:
Rob West:
Raised in a family of veterans and patriots, Rob is passionate about supporting the men and women who serve our country and is an ambassador for the Folds of Honor Foundation and
The Veteran Golfers Association. His song, Drink ‘Em Quiet, is an ode to a good friend who lost his battle with PTSD. When you first meet Rob West, you are greeted by a humble, fun-loving Arizona boy who loves his family and is proud of his roots. And when he takes the stage, you meet a genuine country star.
J. Michael Harter:
The Veteran Golfers Association. His song, Drink ‘Em Quiet, is an ode to a good friend who lost his battle with PTSD. When you first meet Rob West, you are greeted by a humble, fun-loving Arizona boy who loves his family and is proud of his roots. And when he takes the stage, you meet a genuine country star.
J. Michael Harter:
An all American, country artist and songwriter from the Desert Southwest of Arizona. After growing up singing in honky tonks, around bon fires and at rodeos in his home state he packed up and headed east to take a shot at Nashville. Shortly after the move he received his first record deal. Among his 8 billboard charting singles are also 2 hits he recorded with his siblings in their group The Harters.
J. Michael was recently named The Texas Country Music Associations Songwriter of the year for 2021.
17th ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
When: Monday, April 4th
Shotgun start at 7:30AM
Where: J.W. Marriott Desert Ridge Wildfire Golf Club
5350 E. Marriott Drive, Phoenix
Event Highlights:
Great Prizes
Open Bar after Tournament
Luncheon
Silent Auction all day
Live Auction after Luncheon
As a sponsor, your LOGO will be displayed at both the music even and at the golf tournament. If you can help supply us with your corp. logo/banner that would be great!
This is why we do what we do:
· RILEY MARTINS: https://vimeo.com/268687931
· KILEY FREDRICK: https://vimeo.com/311968921
· DEANNA TOWNSEND https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w-t_-4EK7f9w5K2a8NgKdzf7g--dFvHB/view
· MOH AT LEGION: https://youtu.be/yQhAr5IsdYk
For more information, please go to:
www.MCLEFAZ.org
Or contact:
Kirk Tushaus: 480-540-2575. Or KIRK@MCLEFAZ.org
Stacy Prey: 480-251-1671 Or stacy@gatewaygolfgroup.com
American Legion Post 34 celebrates its 75-year anniversary with patriotism, World War II USO show
American Legion Post 34 turns 75 in 2022 and veterans are planning a year chock full of events, tributes, patriotism and the celebration of freedom. The Faces of Freedom kicks off with a salute to the men and women who served in World War II.
As part of an event planned for March 19, American Legion Post 34 will invite veterans and the public to learn about the Post’s role in World War II while enjoying a BBQ lot of liberty excitement and red hot entertainment from the era provided by the Manhattan Dolls, the Andrew Sisters of today.
The excitement begins with a breakfast at Post 34 from 8-10 AM.
“The public is encouraged to enjoy all the special activities planned for the day,” says Dan Schwerdtfeger, American Legion Post 34 commander.
The entertainment gets underway with a BBQ that runs from 12-4 PM. The Dolls’ first live show takes place from 1-2 PM. A second show runs from 3-4 PM; there will be a small fee for each show (to be announced), however veterans are free. The entertainers will take photos with guest in-between. The Post’s atmosphere will reflect the era and during the day’s activities, WWII tank commander veteran John Tyler will be honored.
Post 34 has created a series of exciting educational and themed events to celebrate serving the community for three quarters of a century. During its anniversary, Post 34 will feature veterans’ services and giving back to the community over the years.
“There will be nostalgia at every bend as we transport people back in time to places our veterans knew,” adds Schwerdtfeger. ”While we will share veteran stories throughout the years, we also will showcase the war eras and our veterans’ role in supporting freedom. For each event, living veterans will be invited to attend so they can be honored by all in attendance.”
Schwerdtfeger says American Legion Post 34 looks forward to sharing its rich history, values and honorable work with the communities it serves.
Chartered in 1947, American Legion Post 34 has been giving back to community charitable organizations for more than 75 years. The Post, whose mission is to support and advocate on behalf of veterans, active military and their families, consistently reaches out to assist veterans and others in need.
“Our role is to support more than 500 veterans through programs that honor them and support their care,” says Tom Reali, American Legion Post 34 vice commander.”
J. Michael was recently named The Texas Country Music Associations Songwriter of the year for 2021.
17th ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
When: Monday, April 4th
Shotgun start at 7:30AM
Where: J.W. Marriott Desert Ridge Wildfire Golf Club
5350 E. Marriott Drive, Phoenix
Event Highlights:
Great Prizes
Open Bar after Tournament
Luncheon
Silent Auction all day
Live Auction after Luncheon
As a sponsor, your LOGO will be displayed at both the music even and at the golf tournament. If you can help supply us with your corp. logo/banner that would be great!
This is why we do what we do:
· RILEY MARTINS: https://vimeo.com/268687931
· KILEY FREDRICK: https://vimeo.com/311968921
· DEANNA TOWNSEND https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w-t_-4EK7f9w5K2a8NgKdzf7g--dFvHB/view
· MOH AT LEGION: https://youtu.be/yQhAr5IsdYk
For more information, please go to:
www.MCLEFAZ.org
Or contact:
Kirk Tushaus: 480-540-2575. Or KIRK@MCLEFAZ.org
Stacy Prey: 480-251-1671 Or stacy@gatewaygolfgroup.com
American Legion Post 34 celebrates its 75-year anniversary with patriotism, World War II USO show
American Legion Post 34 turns 75 in 2022 and veterans are planning a year chock full of events, tributes, patriotism and the celebration of freedom. The Faces of Freedom kicks off with a salute to the men and women who served in World War II.
As part of an event planned for March 19, American Legion Post 34 will invite veterans and the public to learn about the Post’s role in World War II while enjoying a BBQ lot of liberty excitement and red hot entertainment from the era provided by the Manhattan Dolls, the Andrew Sisters of today.
The excitement begins with a breakfast at Post 34 from 8-10 AM.
“The public is encouraged to enjoy all the special activities planned for the day,” says Dan Schwerdtfeger, American Legion Post 34 commander.
The entertainment gets underway with a BBQ that runs from 12-4 PM. The Dolls’ first live show takes place from 1-2 PM. A second show runs from 3-4 PM; there will be a small fee for each show (to be announced), however veterans are free. The entertainers will take photos with guest in-between. The Post’s atmosphere will reflect the era and during the day’s activities, WWII tank commander veteran John Tyler will be honored.
Post 34 has created a series of exciting educational and themed events to celebrate serving the community for three quarters of a century. During its anniversary, Post 34 will feature veterans’ services and giving back to the community over the years.
“There will be nostalgia at every bend as we transport people back in time to places our veterans knew,” adds Schwerdtfeger. ”While we will share veteran stories throughout the years, we also will showcase the war eras and our veterans’ role in supporting freedom. For each event, living veterans will be invited to attend so they can be honored by all in attendance.”
Schwerdtfeger says American Legion Post 34 looks forward to sharing its rich history, values and honorable work with the communities it serves.
Chartered in 1947, American Legion Post 34 has been giving back to community charitable organizations for more than 75 years. The Post, whose mission is to support and advocate on behalf of veterans, active military and their families, consistently reaches out to assist veterans and others in need.
“Our role is to support more than 500 veterans through programs that honor them and support their care,” says Tom Reali, American Legion Post 34 vice commander.”
American Legion Post 34 to host Gathering of Heroes,
Medal of Honor recipients
On Sunday, April 3, 2022 beginning at 4 PM, American Legion Post 34 will honor several Medal of Honor and Purple Heart recipients at the Post’s headquarters, which is located at 6272 E. Cave Creek Road. The event is part of the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation-AZ Chapter (MCLEF), which promotes the annual Gathering of the Heroes. MCLEF also will host a golf tournament fund-raiser at Wildfire Golf Club on Monday, April 3 with a 7:30 AM shotgun start. The golf club is located at 5350 E. Marriott Drive, Phoenix, Ariz. Golf sponsorship information and registration can be found at mclefaz.org. This event is open to the public.
The Medal of Honor ceremony kicks off when American Legion Post 34 riders escort the Medal of Honor recipients, who earned the nation’s highest medal during different wars, to the Post for a deeply patriotic ceremony in the presence of their peers and friends. In addition, a Color Guard will be on hand to present the colors. There are only 67 living Medal of Honor recipients in the country.
The ceremony begins Sunday, April 3 at 4 PM with the Color Guard, the playing of Taps and a prayer followed by a presentation honoring Medal of Honor and Purple Heart recipients. The entrance fee is $10, which includes a meal ticket. In addition, there will be a raffle, a silent auction, a live auction and live music, which will begin at 7 PM. All fund-raiser monies go directly to MCLEF.
The Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation-AZ Chapter establishes a $35,000 educational scholarship for every child who loses a parent serving in the United States Marine Corps or any federal law enforcement agency. Since its founding in 1995, MCLEF has awarded more than $85 million in educational scholarship accounts and other humanitarian assistance to more than 4000 children and families of fallen Marines and federal law enforcement officers.
In addition, following the Gathering of Heroes event at Legion Post 34, Keith Burns, founding member of the Grammy-nominated ACM & AMA award-winning platinum selling group Trick Pony, will sing and play for veterans and guests. Burns has had three Top 10 songs for Trick Pony and Joe Diffie and has written several Top 40 songs with artists including Hootie & The Blowfish, Sammy Kershaw, Burns & Poe and Mo Bandy. Burns was nominated in 2018 for the NIMA Best Country Male Solo Artist and Best Country Entertainer of the Year.
Artists Rob West and J. Michael Harter will follow Burns. West, a country star and patriot, is an ambassador for the Folds of Honor Foundation and The Veterans Golfers Association. He will sing the song Drink ‘Em Quiet, an ode to a friend who lost his battle with PTSD. Harter, an American country artist who signed with Bow Records in 2002, released his debit album, Unexpected Change, produced a single on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks with his song Hard to Make. He now has his own label, Big Al.
The American Legion, formed in 1919, supports and advocates on behalf of veterans, active military and their families. The 501 (c19) also supports the initiatives and programs of the American Legion while fostering patriotism and responsible citizenship. The American Legion is a non-secular, non-political organization.
Cave Creek Museum
Stamp Mill demonstrations and The Arizona Gold Mining Experience at the Cave Creek Museum
“Cave Creek Museum is proud to feature Arizona’s mining history,” says Johnson. “Our historic stamp mill and tramway is from the Golden Reef Mine on Continental Mountain and is the only one in Arizona within five miles of its original site. We want people to come and experience how gold mining was done back in the day. And, plan to spend time exploring our exciting new The Arizona Gold Mining Experience, which includes blacksmithing, a mine and gold panning.
The stamp mill will be operated on the second Saturday of each month during the museum’s 2022 season.
Arizona Gold Mining Experience expands, adds mine shaft
A new exhibit has just opened at Cave Creek Museum’s Arizona Gold Mining Experience. The new mine shaft is a replica of a typical hard rock Arizona gold mine. To enhance the experience, lights flash and the earth shakes to replicate sequential dynamite explosions. Visitors will learn how the introduction of dynamite and compressed air rock drills increased a mine’s output, but also made it far more dangerous for Arizona miners at the time.
About the Experience
The Arizona Gold Mining Experience features the mine, a tram, a crusher and the 10-stamp mill as part of a 90-minute fascinating demonstration. The Arizona Gold Mining Experience runs the second Saturday of every month, October through May. 11 AM-12:45 PM in the museum lobby and admission is $7 for adults; $5 for seniors; children under 12 are free. Visitors should plan on arriving early so they can purchase admission prior to the event. We encourage guests to purchase their tickets in advance by visiting them museum’s website at cavecreekmuseum.org to avoid waiting in line at the register.
Cave Creek Museum Presents: Do you have a revolutionary patriot in your family tree?
Cave Creek Museum Presents “Do you have a revolutionary patriot in your family tree?” on March 19 from 2-4 PM in the museum’s historical church.
Presenter Sarah Ziker, a representative of Daughters of the American Revolution, will discuss how people can use free online resources to discover their ancestors’ service.
Ziker has been part of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) since 2002. Exploring her family and finding historical connections has become a passion. She quickly developed a love for genealogy and helping others research their families. In the DAR, she proved that she descended from 22 men and women who aided in establishing American independence. These patriots vary between farmers who helped feed the Continental Army to someone who was part of the Boston Tea party. Ziker now serves Arizona DAR as state recording secretary and is the national vice chair of the membership task force. She is an honorary regent of the Black Mountain Foothills Chapter in Cave Creek. This session is open to men and women who want to learn about their colonial ancestors, such as whether family members might have fought in the American Revolution.
Cave Creek Museum plans Miners’ Dinner
Public, members invited for demonstrations, dinner fund-raiser
Cave Creek Museum will host a Miners’ Dinner on March 22, 2022 from 4:30-8 PM.
The event, a major fund-raiser for the museum, honors the museum’s past and exciting future plans. Along with dinner catered by Phoenix Palate, the museum will have a silent auction and raffles. Guests can win a chance to ride in a hot air balloon with Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Co. Raffle tickets are $25 each.
Guests arrive at 4:30 PM to check in and socialize, followed by demonstrations of the amazing Golden Reef Stamp Mill and blacksmithing at 5:15 PM. Dinner is served at 6 PM. In addition, the Cowgirls Historical Foundation Cowgirls and Mike Ewing and the Cowboy Balladeer will entertain.
The event is $75 per person. Dinner and raffle tickets can be purchased online at cavecreekmuseum.org, at the museum or by mailing a check to the museum at 6140 E. Skyline Drive in Cave Creek, Ariz., 85331. Seating is limited to 150 persons so reserve early.
Medal of Honor recipients
On Sunday, April 3, 2022 beginning at 4 PM, American Legion Post 34 will honor several Medal of Honor and Purple Heart recipients at the Post’s headquarters, which is located at 6272 E. Cave Creek Road. The event is part of the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation-AZ Chapter (MCLEF), which promotes the annual Gathering of the Heroes. MCLEF also will host a golf tournament fund-raiser at Wildfire Golf Club on Monday, April 3 with a 7:30 AM shotgun start. The golf club is located at 5350 E. Marriott Drive, Phoenix, Ariz. Golf sponsorship information and registration can be found at mclefaz.org. This event is open to the public.
The Medal of Honor ceremony kicks off when American Legion Post 34 riders escort the Medal of Honor recipients, who earned the nation’s highest medal during different wars, to the Post for a deeply patriotic ceremony in the presence of their peers and friends. In addition, a Color Guard will be on hand to present the colors. There are only 67 living Medal of Honor recipients in the country.
The ceremony begins Sunday, April 3 at 4 PM with the Color Guard, the playing of Taps and a prayer followed by a presentation honoring Medal of Honor and Purple Heart recipients. The entrance fee is $10, which includes a meal ticket. In addition, there will be a raffle, a silent auction, a live auction and live music, which will begin at 7 PM. All fund-raiser monies go directly to MCLEF.
The Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation-AZ Chapter establishes a $35,000 educational scholarship for every child who loses a parent serving in the United States Marine Corps or any federal law enforcement agency. Since its founding in 1995, MCLEF has awarded more than $85 million in educational scholarship accounts and other humanitarian assistance to more than 4000 children and families of fallen Marines and federal law enforcement officers.
In addition, following the Gathering of Heroes event at Legion Post 34, Keith Burns, founding member of the Grammy-nominated ACM & AMA award-winning platinum selling group Trick Pony, will sing and play for veterans and guests. Burns has had three Top 10 songs for Trick Pony and Joe Diffie and has written several Top 40 songs with artists including Hootie & The Blowfish, Sammy Kershaw, Burns & Poe and Mo Bandy. Burns was nominated in 2018 for the NIMA Best Country Male Solo Artist and Best Country Entertainer of the Year.
Artists Rob West and J. Michael Harter will follow Burns. West, a country star and patriot, is an ambassador for the Folds of Honor Foundation and The Veterans Golfers Association. He will sing the song Drink ‘Em Quiet, an ode to a friend who lost his battle with PTSD. Harter, an American country artist who signed with Bow Records in 2002, released his debit album, Unexpected Change, produced a single on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks with his song Hard to Make. He now has his own label, Big Al.
The American Legion, formed in 1919, supports and advocates on behalf of veterans, active military and their families. The 501 (c19) also supports the initiatives and programs of the American Legion while fostering patriotism and responsible citizenship. The American Legion is a non-secular, non-political organization.
Cave Creek Museum
Stamp Mill demonstrations and The Arizona Gold Mining Experience at the Cave Creek Museum
“Cave Creek Museum is proud to feature Arizona’s mining history,” says Johnson. “Our historic stamp mill and tramway is from the Golden Reef Mine on Continental Mountain and is the only one in Arizona within five miles of its original site. We want people to come and experience how gold mining was done back in the day. And, plan to spend time exploring our exciting new The Arizona Gold Mining Experience, which includes blacksmithing, a mine and gold panning.
The stamp mill will be operated on the second Saturday of each month during the museum’s 2022 season.
Arizona Gold Mining Experience expands, adds mine shaft
A new exhibit has just opened at Cave Creek Museum’s Arizona Gold Mining Experience. The new mine shaft is a replica of a typical hard rock Arizona gold mine. To enhance the experience, lights flash and the earth shakes to replicate sequential dynamite explosions. Visitors will learn how the introduction of dynamite and compressed air rock drills increased a mine’s output, but also made it far more dangerous for Arizona miners at the time.
About the Experience
The Arizona Gold Mining Experience features the mine, a tram, a crusher and the 10-stamp mill as part of a 90-minute fascinating demonstration. The Arizona Gold Mining Experience runs the second Saturday of every month, October through May. 11 AM-12:45 PM in the museum lobby and admission is $7 for adults; $5 for seniors; children under 12 are free. Visitors should plan on arriving early so they can purchase admission prior to the event. We encourage guests to purchase their tickets in advance by visiting them museum’s website at cavecreekmuseum.org to avoid waiting in line at the register.
Cave Creek Museum Presents: Do you have a revolutionary patriot in your family tree?
Cave Creek Museum Presents “Do you have a revolutionary patriot in your family tree?” on March 19 from 2-4 PM in the museum’s historical church.
Presenter Sarah Ziker, a representative of Daughters of the American Revolution, will discuss how people can use free online resources to discover their ancestors’ service.
Ziker has been part of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) since 2002. Exploring her family and finding historical connections has become a passion. She quickly developed a love for genealogy and helping others research their families. In the DAR, she proved that she descended from 22 men and women who aided in establishing American independence. These patriots vary between farmers who helped feed the Continental Army to someone who was part of the Boston Tea party. Ziker now serves Arizona DAR as state recording secretary and is the national vice chair of the membership task force. She is an honorary regent of the Black Mountain Foothills Chapter in Cave Creek. This session is open to men and women who want to learn about their colonial ancestors, such as whether family members might have fought in the American Revolution.
Cave Creek Museum plans Miners’ Dinner
Public, members invited for demonstrations, dinner fund-raiser
Cave Creek Museum will host a Miners’ Dinner on March 22, 2022 from 4:30-8 PM.
The event, a major fund-raiser for the museum, honors the museum’s past and exciting future plans. Along with dinner catered by Phoenix Palate, the museum will have a silent auction and raffles. Guests can win a chance to ride in a hot air balloon with Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Co. Raffle tickets are $25 each.
Guests arrive at 4:30 PM to check in and socialize, followed by demonstrations of the amazing Golden Reef Stamp Mill and blacksmithing at 5:15 PM. Dinner is served at 6 PM. In addition, the Cowgirls Historical Foundation Cowgirls and Mike Ewing and the Cowboy Balladeer will entertain.
The event is $75 per person. Dinner and raffle tickets can be purchased online at cavecreekmuseum.org, at the museum or by mailing a check to the museum at 6140 E. Skyline Drive in Cave Creek, Ariz., 85331. Seating is limited to 150 persons so reserve early.
The 51-year-old museum’s mission is to preserve the artifacts of the prehistory, history, culture and legacy of the Cave Creek Mining District and the Cave Creek/Carefree foothills area through education, research, and interpretive exhibits. The Cave Creek Museum is located at 6140 E. Skyline Drive in Cave Creek, Ariz., 480.488.2764. Open October through May.
Desert Foothills Land Trust invites artists to submit entries for Art for Land’s Sake 2022 – Inspired by Nature. This is the Land Trust’s 8th annual art exhibit promoting the beauty of our natural world through traditional and representational artworks. The event is intended to celebrate the lands permanently protected by the Land Trust, to promote their mission to protect wildlife and conserve sensitive lands for the survival of the Sonoran Desert, and to endorse the importance of a human connection to nature.
This year the exhibit and auction will be online in conjunction with an in-person opening reception on March 31 at The Holland Center, the Foothills Community Foundation community center located at 34250 N 60th St, Bldg. B, Scottsdale, AZ 85266. The reception will feature a preview display of selected art from the exhibit and an opportunity for guests to purchase some of the art prior to the opening of online bidding. “After opting to move the exhibit completely online last year to avoid cancelling our 2021 event, we are so pleased to be able to offer an opportunity to experience some of the art in-person this year.” Vicki Preston, CEO/President of Desert Foothills Land Trust explains. “This hybrid event will help us reestablish that personal connection to nature through art.”
Entries are being accepted now through the submission deadline on March 4, 2022. Eligible art can be 2D or 3D including, but not limited to, all media such as digital art, photography, paintings, sculpture, fiber art and jewelry, with a minimum value of $150 each. Submitted art will be reviewed on the aesthetic and technical skill of the artists in depicting the theme of the online exhibit – inspired by nature. Jurors Laurie Nessel and A.H. Smith will select best in show in multiple categories. Jury selections will be featured in the online exhibit. The online exhibit will be open for public preview starting March 28, and the auction will open for bidding on April 1 and run through April 11. To learn more about the jurors, the exhibit and auction, or how to submit artwork, visit the Art for Land’s Sake 2022 website page at: www.dflt.org/art-for-lands-sake.
ABOUT DESERT FOOTHILLS LAND TRUST
Desert Foothills Land Trust has been working in the Desert Foothills communities north of Phoenix for over 30 years to connect people to nature and protect and steward sensitive lands and species of the Sonoran Desert. The Land Trust has permanently protected nearly 1,000 acres of valuable conservation lands. Many of the preserves are open to the public for exploration and light recreation. The Land Trust also offers guided tours, volunteer opportunities and educational programs to build awareness about the importance of land protection for the survival of the Sonoran Desert and for future generations to enjoy. To learn more about their work visit www.dflt.org.
IMPORTANT DATES
· March 28, 2022 – exhibit opens for public preview
· March 31, 2022, 6:30 – 8:30 pm – opening reception at The Holland Center
· April 1, 2022, 12 noon – auction opens for bidding
· April 11, 2022, 12 noon – bidding closes
Digital photos can be accessed on Google Drive with this link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SgmdhT7oMvGtpc_rUaqsv0OiVLdpA40S?usp=sharing
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Mary Warren, Director of Community Engagement, Desert Foothills Land Trust, mwarren@dflt.org,
480.488.6131 x201
This year the exhibit and auction will be online in conjunction with an in-person opening reception on March 31 at The Holland Center, the Foothills Community Foundation community center located at 34250 N 60th St, Bldg. B, Scottsdale, AZ 85266. The reception will feature a preview display of selected art from the exhibit and an opportunity for guests to purchase some of the art prior to the opening of online bidding. “After opting to move the exhibit completely online last year to avoid cancelling our 2021 event, we are so pleased to be able to offer an opportunity to experience some of the art in-person this year.” Vicki Preston, CEO/President of Desert Foothills Land Trust explains. “This hybrid event will help us reestablish that personal connection to nature through art.”
Entries are being accepted now through the submission deadline on March 4, 2022. Eligible art can be 2D or 3D including, but not limited to, all media such as digital art, photography, paintings, sculpture, fiber art and jewelry, with a minimum value of $150 each. Submitted art will be reviewed on the aesthetic and technical skill of the artists in depicting the theme of the online exhibit – inspired by nature. Jurors Laurie Nessel and A.H. Smith will select best in show in multiple categories. Jury selections will be featured in the online exhibit. The online exhibit will be open for public preview starting March 28, and the auction will open for bidding on April 1 and run through April 11. To learn more about the jurors, the exhibit and auction, or how to submit artwork, visit the Art for Land’s Sake 2022 website page at: www.dflt.org/art-for-lands-sake.
ABOUT DESERT FOOTHILLS LAND TRUST
Desert Foothills Land Trust has been working in the Desert Foothills communities north of Phoenix for over 30 years to connect people to nature and protect and steward sensitive lands and species of the Sonoran Desert. The Land Trust has permanently protected nearly 1,000 acres of valuable conservation lands. Many of the preserves are open to the public for exploration and light recreation. The Land Trust also offers guided tours, volunteer opportunities and educational programs to build awareness about the importance of land protection for the survival of the Sonoran Desert and for future generations to enjoy. To learn more about their work visit www.dflt.org.
IMPORTANT DATES
- Jan. 24 - open for submission
· March 28, 2022 – exhibit opens for public preview
· March 31, 2022, 6:30 – 8:30 pm – opening reception at The Holland Center
· April 1, 2022, 12 noon – auction opens for bidding
· April 11, 2022, 12 noon – bidding closes
Digital photos can be accessed on Google Drive with this link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SgmdhT7oMvGtpc_rUaqsv0OiVLdpA40S?usp=sharing
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Mary Warren, Director of Community Engagement, Desert Foothills Land Trust, mwarren@dflt.org,
480.488.6131 x201
CASTING CALL for AGES 6-13
Desert Foothills invites kids ages 6-13 years old to perform in a MUSICAL THEATER SHOW in the Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center's Black Box stage with Director Sandi Carll.
This is a perfect show for beginners and seasoned performers with scores of super solos and a ton of fun feature moments, it's the PERFECT show for both boys and girls ages 6-13. No performance experience is necessary. We will help you shine!
AUDITIONS
Sign up for one audition spot on January 27, 28 or 29.
Click the sign up link above for more audition information.
Call Sandi to get all of your audition, rehearsal, and show questions answered.
480-488-1981
Rehearsals begin February 1
Monday-Thursday evenings and Saturday afternoons
(Not all actors will be called to all rehearsals)
The Holland Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85266
Shows: March 18-27 at The Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, Black Box Theater
33606 N 60th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85266
THE STORY:
Dear Edwina JR. is a heartwarming musical about the joys of growing up, from the creators of Junie B. Jones, The Musical.
Join the fun and follow the adventures of plucky advice-giver-extraordinaire, Edwina Spoonapple, as she directs the neighborhood kids in a series of buoyant production numbers for the latest edition of her weekly "Advice-a-Palooza.” Dear Edwina JR. provides a perfect opportunity to showcase many young performers with great parts for all!
Produced with licensing from Music Theatre International
Desert Foothills invites kids ages 6-13 years old to perform in a MUSICAL THEATER SHOW in the Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center's Black Box stage with Director Sandi Carll.
This is a perfect show for beginners and seasoned performers with scores of super solos and a ton of fun feature moments, it's the PERFECT show for both boys and girls ages 6-13. No performance experience is necessary. We will help you shine!
AUDITIONS
Sign up for one audition spot on January 27, 28 or 29.
Click the sign up link above for more audition information.
Call Sandi to get all of your audition, rehearsal, and show questions answered.
480-488-1981
Rehearsals begin February 1
Monday-Thursday evenings and Saturday afternoons
(Not all actors will be called to all rehearsals)
The Holland Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85266
Shows: March 18-27 at The Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, Black Box Theater
33606 N 60th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85266
THE STORY:
Dear Edwina JR. is a heartwarming musical about the joys of growing up, from the creators of Junie B. Jones, The Musical.
Join the fun and follow the adventures of plucky advice-giver-extraordinaire, Edwina Spoonapple, as she directs the neighborhood kids in a series of buoyant production numbers for the latest edition of her weekly "Advice-a-Palooza.” Dear Edwina JR. provides a perfect opportunity to showcase many young performers with great parts for all!
Produced with licensing from Music Theatre International
Attention TEENS!
SAVE THE DATE
AUDITIONS, MARCH 11-12- Coming soon
Ages 14-19
(13 year olds can audition with the consent of the director)
SHOWS: APRIL 21-MAY 1
Directed by Terry Temple
THE STORY
In nineteenth century, France, Jean Valjean is released from years of unjust imprisonment, but finds nothing in store for him but mistrust and mistreatment. He breaks his parole in hopes of starting a new life, initiating a lifelong struggle for redemption.
Grand and uplifting, Les Misérables School Edition packs an emotional wallop that has thrilled audiences all over the world. This version of the show beautifully maintains the integrity of original musical masterpiece.
Watch for Audition News Here
SAVE THE DATE
AUDITIONS, MARCH 11-12- Coming soon
Ages 14-19
(13 year olds can audition with the consent of the director)
SHOWS: APRIL 21-MAY 1
Directed by Terry Temple
THE STORY
In nineteenth century, France, Jean Valjean is released from years of unjust imprisonment, but finds nothing in store for him but mistrust and mistreatment. He breaks his parole in hopes of starting a new life, initiating a lifelong struggle for redemption.
Grand and uplifting, Les Misérables School Edition packs an emotional wallop that has thrilled audiences all over the world. This version of the show beautifully maintains the integrity of original musical masterpiece.
Watch for Audition News Here
February at the Library
Hello, everyone! February will look a little different than months prior. Due to staff Covid infections, we have made the difficult decision to scale back our operating hours and suspend in-person programming.
We will be open during our normal hours on Thursday, Friday and Saturday until we are able to get back to full health. We are deeply concerned about the health and safety of our patrons, employees, and volunteers and will continue to monitor internal infection rates on a weekly basis.
Our thoughts remain with you and your families during this unprecedented time
Hello, everyone! February will look a little different than months prior. Due to staff Covid infections, we have made the difficult decision to scale back our operating hours and suspend in-person programming.
We will be open during our normal hours on Thursday, Friday and Saturday until we are able to get back to full health. We are deeply concerned about the health and safety of our patrons, employees, and volunteers and will continue to monitor internal infection rates on a weekly basis.
Our thoughts remain with you and your families during this unprecedented time
