(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-31622.html
http://carefreeazbusinesses.com/pictures-of-the-week-31622.html
Photo by Catherine Peterson
Here are your bonus rounds from Herbert.
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/12921-715-am.html
Here are your bonus rounds from Herbert.
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/12921-715-am.html
Photos by Herbert Hitchon
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
Thank you Lyn. We are looking toward the end of April for the service and I will let you know when it is scheduled.
You and Herbie are just the best at what you do for all of us in Carefree and you always go the “extra mile” to keep us informed and up to date. I am deeply moved by Gina’s message and also from the D’Aliesio family. Thanks for sharing.
Donna Meyer
(Lyn's note: The following are responses to the passing of Lloyd Meyer. For those who wish to send a card to Donna, the mailing address is PO Box 3440, Carefree, 85377.
Lyn,
Lloyd was held in great respect by all who knew him. He was a true gentleman and made significant contributions to the community. Lloyd will be sorely missed.
Mary’s and my heartfelt condolences to Donna.
Les Peterson
This is very sad news.
Lyn, do you have the Meyers’ post office box number?
Best regards,
John Crane
A wonderful giving man. So sad to hear this.
Mary Peterson
My family and I were heartbroken when we found out that Lloyd had passed. We all had encounters with Lloyd and Donna: from hearing their beautiful piano/organ playing at Ed Morgan's memorial service, to conversations with Lloyd regarding the Carefree water issues and local political landscape, and our son Noah's encounters with Lloyd: when Noah would work Sunday morning's at Safeway, and Lloyd and Donna would go shopping after church every week, and they'd "magically" always appear in Noah's check-out line, so he would be responsible for bagging their groceries. Noah would come home at first and say, "dad, those nice people from town said hi to me today, do they always dress up when they go shopping?" Eventually it became: "Dad, Lloyd and Donna came through my line and said hi to me. They stopped and talked to me and said they were on their way home from church and needed to do some shopping."
Here's an excerpt from an email I received from Lloyd a while back, when I told him that Noah enjoyed seeing them at the store every Sunday: "...Vince, we were actually thinking about you when your email came in, as we had seen Noah earlier on Sunday at Safeway. What a fine young man. Good experience for him, and know you must be very proud. Reminds me of my younger days.. a lot younger. On getting together, yes, would be happy to do that. I’m never too busy for the Town and enjoy helping whenever I can..."
Lloyd Meyer was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. RIP, Carefree Vice Mayor Meyer. He was never too busy to lend his expertise for the good of our town.
Vince D'Aliesio
I received the news of the passing of Lloyd Meyer with great sadness.
Over the years many individuals have stepped forward to work diligently
for the benefit of Carefree and Lloyd was one of the best. Whether on the
town council or in other community volunteer positions, his keen mind
and tireless energy benefited any cause with which he was engaged. Both
he and his wife, Donna, were very generous in sharing their musical talents.
They were founders of the Carefree Christmas concerts as well as always being
available to provide live music for different events at their church. Lloyd
was also intimately involved in many of the town's decisions
that positively impacted the quality and availability of town water.
He will be missed.
Wayne Fulcher
To Donna Meyers,
It is with deep sorrow that we have learned of the passing of Lloyd. He was a great man, always a smile on his face and kind words for us. Our thoughts and hearts are with you. Please let us know if you need anything.
Catherine, Donna, Branko and the Venue's staff
Hi Lyn.
Would you please send the Meyers' P.O. box number to me so I can send Donna a card. I am in Calif. for the winter and do not have my directories with me.
Hope this finds you still fighting the fight of truth and light.
Best,
Susan Vanik
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
Thank you Lyn. We are looking toward the end of April for the service and I will let you know when it is scheduled.
You and Herbie are just the best at what you do for all of us in Carefree and you always go the “extra mile” to keep us informed and up to date. I am deeply moved by Gina’s message and also from the D’Aliesio family. Thanks for sharing.
Donna Meyer
(Lyn's note: The following are responses to the passing of Lloyd Meyer. For those who wish to send a card to Donna, the mailing address is PO Box 3440, Carefree, 85377.
Lyn,
Lloyd was held in great respect by all who knew him. He was a true gentleman and made significant contributions to the community. Lloyd will be sorely missed.
Mary’s and my heartfelt condolences to Donna.
Les Peterson
This is very sad news.
Lyn, do you have the Meyers’ post office box number?
Best regards,
John Crane
A wonderful giving man. So sad to hear this.
Mary Peterson
My family and I were heartbroken when we found out that Lloyd had passed. We all had encounters with Lloyd and Donna: from hearing their beautiful piano/organ playing at Ed Morgan's memorial service, to conversations with Lloyd regarding the Carefree water issues and local political landscape, and our son Noah's encounters with Lloyd: when Noah would work Sunday morning's at Safeway, and Lloyd and Donna would go shopping after church every week, and they'd "magically" always appear in Noah's check-out line, so he would be responsible for bagging their groceries. Noah would come home at first and say, "dad, those nice people from town said hi to me today, do they always dress up when they go shopping?" Eventually it became: "Dad, Lloyd and Donna came through my line and said hi to me. They stopped and talked to me and said they were on their way home from church and needed to do some shopping."
Here's an excerpt from an email I received from Lloyd a while back, when I told him that Noah enjoyed seeing them at the store every Sunday: "...Vince, we were actually thinking about you when your email came in, as we had seen Noah earlier on Sunday at Safeway. What a fine young man. Good experience for him, and know you must be very proud. Reminds me of my younger days.. a lot younger. On getting together, yes, would be happy to do that. I’m never too busy for the Town and enjoy helping whenever I can..."
Lloyd Meyer was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. RIP, Carefree Vice Mayor Meyer. He was never too busy to lend his expertise for the good of our town.
Vince D'Aliesio
I received the news of the passing of Lloyd Meyer with great sadness.
Over the years many individuals have stepped forward to work diligently
for the benefit of Carefree and Lloyd was one of the best. Whether on the
town council or in other community volunteer positions, his keen mind
and tireless energy benefited any cause with which he was engaged. Both
he and his wife, Donna, were very generous in sharing their musical talents.
They were founders of the Carefree Christmas concerts as well as always being
available to provide live music for different events at their church. Lloyd
was also intimately involved in many of the town's decisions
that positively impacted the quality and availability of town water.
He will be missed.
Wayne Fulcher
To Donna Meyers,
It is with deep sorrow that we have learned of the passing of Lloyd. He was a great man, always a smile on his face and kind words for us. Our thoughts and hearts are with you. Please let us know if you need anything.
Catherine, Donna, Branko and the Venue's staff
Hi Lyn.
Would you please send the Meyers' P.O. box number to me so I can send Donna a card. I am in Calif. for the winter and do not have my directories with me.
Hope this finds you still fighting the fight of truth and light.
Best,
Susan Vanik
What a dark day for Carefree and the community. For those of us who were lucky enough to know Lloyd, he was one of the good ones. As a Council member he was polished, a true professional who unselfishly shared his executive experience to guide and define Carefree's future. His servant leadership to our boutique community will never go unnoticed. Approachable and simply a great sounding board and advisor. It's just such a loss. He will sorely be missed but not forgotten.
Sending my sincerest condolences to Donna and the rest of the Meyer family.
~ Director of Marketing for the Town of Carefree 2014-2018, Gina Kaegi
I’m so sorry. May his memory be a blessing. 💛
Christine L.
(Lyn's note: For years, Lloyd was my go-to guy. We did numerous projects together. He was brilliant, and one of the nicest people around. I will miss him on so many levels. My heart breaks for Donna and his family.)
That’s so cool. 🏆
Christine L.
(Lyn's note: Read Across America Day)
Re: participation in the Veterans Court.
See quote below from Mr. Johnson, “Councilman Mike Johnson said he grew up with a lot of combat vets and he hadn't met one that didn't have PTSD, so they deserve a break. It might cost us some money, but they've given a lot more than most of us have”.
My question is what is that cost and who pays?
John Nimsky
(Lyn's note: The cost depends on the complexity of the case and the resources required. It is done on a case by case basis, so there is no fixed cost to give to you. But as the Judge noted, very few go through the CF/CC Court. There have been less than 10 cases since 2010, when they began participation, and none in the past year. If there are no cases, there is no charge. They had a grant that has now expired, but this allows them to seek other grants. The Town of Carefree pays the costs for the their part of the Court as a whole.)
Lyn and Carefree Truth Readers,
Thank you for including this weekly Carefree Real Estate Market report in Carefree Truth. I've lived and raised my family in Carefree since 2003 and with my 30 years of professional marketing experience I specialize in our beautiful area. Some of your readers may recognize me as the previous Director of Marketing for the Town and I've also served as Chair for the YMCA Board.
It's definitely a SELLERS market and Carefree values have increased at an unprecedented rate and we have experienced homes selling for over as much as $100k above listing price! Many residents have asked me for a detailed report of their neighborhood/HOA and to do a Market Comparable Analysis of their property. To help in this process my husband Mark Kaegi, who is a real estate appraiser, understands the complexities of the Carefree market and has appraised property since 1998. I look forward to providing this report weekly and am open to including other data to our special Carefree Truth readers if you wish.
Thank you for this opportunity.
See Report Below:
Arizona Supreme Court reaffirms Carefree’s right to continue with construction of the underground water storage reservoir to serve Carefree residents. On Tuesday, March 8th, the Arizona Supreme Court denied a Motion filed by the Boulders H.O.A. to halt construction of an underground water storage reservoir. Construction is underway on the water reservoir, which will be located within a utility easement adjacent to Tom Darlington Road. This specific location for this water storage reservoir was identified as the only one meeting all the established criteria after a review of 32 potential sites by the professional engineering firm, Coe & Van Loo.
The Supreme Court acted swiftly and decisively. Within two business days after receiving the Town’s response to the Boulders H.O.A.’s motion to stay (halt) construction, it reaffirmed the Town’s rights, stating:
“Having considered the motion and response, based upon the information provided and the interests at issue, and in the exercise of this Court’s discretion, it is ordered denying the (Boulders HOA’s) motion.”
The initial site preparation and excavation have been completed. The next phase in the overall project will begin shortly with the construction of the underground reservoir. Once construction work has concluded later this spring, it is anticipated that site restoration and revegetation work will be completed this summer.
A copy of the full Supreme Court of Arizona Order, and accompanying documents filed, can be found at Town of Carefree Current Information and News | Carefree, AZ - Official Website
Information on the Water Consolidation Project can be found at: www.carefreeWCP.com
The Supreme Court acted swiftly and decisively. Within two business days after receiving the Town’s response to the Boulders H.O.A.’s motion to stay (halt) construction, it reaffirmed the Town’s rights, stating:
“Having considered the motion and response, based upon the information provided and the interests at issue, and in the exercise of this Court’s discretion, it is ordered denying the (Boulders HOA’s) motion.”
The initial site preparation and excavation have been completed. The next phase in the overall project will begin shortly with the construction of the underground reservoir. Once construction work has concluded later this spring, it is anticipated that site restoration and revegetation work will be completed this summer.
A copy of the full Supreme Court of Arizona Order, and accompanying documents filed, can be found at Town of Carefree Current Information and News | Carefree, AZ - Official Website
Information on the Water Consolidation Project can be found at: www.carefreeWCP.com
Carefree Artwalk
& FRIENDS
FINDING WHAT INSPIRES YOU
& FRIENDS
FINDING WHAT INSPIRES YOU
“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” –Thomas Merton
Hi Lyn,
I would like to submit the attached information to be shared with your networks. Thank you for the opportunity!
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!
I would like to submit the attached information to be shared with your networks. Thank you for the opportunity!
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!
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Officially certified as a candidate
My name is Cheryl Kroyer and I am running for re-election to the Carefree Town Council. It is an honor to serve my community and I thank you all for your past support. And, I’d like to ask for your continued support in the coming election on August 2, 2022.
I hope that my accomplishments will demonstrate my love for and dedication to our Town. Over my tenure on the Council I have been instrumental in:
*** making sure that all Town residents have access to a quality water supply.
*** making our roadways safe for pedestrians.
*** finding sources of revenue that can provide for fire and police services to keep our Town safe.
*** working on signage strategies to get visitors into our town and once here to easily find our wide assortment of restaurants, shops, galleries and services
Please consider voting for me to continue the work to make our Town vibrant, viable and livable in the years to come. Thank you.
I hope that my accomplishments will demonstrate my love for and dedication to our Town. Over my tenure on the Council I have been instrumental in:
*** making sure that all Town residents have access to a quality water supply.
*** making our roadways safe for pedestrians.
*** finding sources of revenue that can provide for fire and police services to keep our Town safe.
*** working on signage strategies to get visitors into our town and once here to easily find our wide assortment of restaurants, shops, galleries and services
Please consider voting for me to continue the work to make our Town vibrant, viable and livable in the years to come. Thank you.
Non profit Info:
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!
When: Sunday, April 3rd with a start time of 4:00PM
Where: American Legion Post #34 in Cave Creek
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:
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:
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.
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.
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
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 adds flyover to its 75th anniversary events on March 19
On Saturday, March 19, a flyover, provided by Wings of Flight Foundation out of Falcon Field, will take place at 12 PM. The planes will fly over Cave Creek Road headed west and then turn around and head east; all part of a patriotic salute to veterans as part of American Legion Post 34’s 75th anniversary. Residents and visitors also can watch the rodeo parade beginning at 9 AM (while enjoying breakfast burritos from 8-10 AM) at the Post, followed by two USO-type shows at 1 and 3 PM performed by the Manhattan Dolls. Music follows at the Post from 4-7 PM.
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.”
· 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 adds flyover to its 75th anniversary events on March 19
On Saturday, March 19, a flyover, provided by Wings of Flight Foundation out of Falcon Field, will take place at 12 PM. The planes will fly over Cave Creek Road headed west and then turn around and head east; all part of a patriotic salute to veterans as part of American Legion Post 34’s 75th anniversary. Residents and visitors also can watch the rodeo parade beginning at 9 AM (while enjoying breakfast burritos from 8-10 AM) at the Post, followed by two USO-type shows at 1 and 3 PM performed by the Manhattan Dolls. Music follows at the Post from 4-7 PM.
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.
American Legion Post 34 veteran Bob Jenkins - a 911 survivor shares his incredible story
American Legion Post 34 celebrates 75 years of service during 2022 and shares some of the incredible stories of its veterans.
Bob Jenkins understands the true meaning of life after nearly losing his own on September 11, 2001 at the One World Trade Center in downtown Manhattan, N.Y. The day the terrorists struck, the four-year United States Marine Corps veteran was in a meeting with client Lehman Brothers on the 39th floor.
The veteran member of American Legion Post 34 had arrived the day prior to visit the NY Stock Exchange with his sales team. After a meal on September 10, the team rested to prepare for a meeting to sell videoconferencing equipment. After watching people funnel up the building’s elevators that beautiful day, Jenkins went through security and headed to the 40th floor.
During the meeting, there was an explosion. Jenkins, who served as a Marine Corps combat engineer and had extensive knowledge about explosives, kept calm as he felt the percussion come down through the building after the explosion.
“Time stopped,” says Jenkins. “Then the building began to rock back and forth. “The building felt like Jell-O and was swaying. I thought the stairways might come down.”
He left the conference room and found his way to the windows. Staring at the Statue of Liberty down below, Jenkins noticed white particles raining down in the cobalt blue sky.
“I stood there with my hands in my pockets and thought, this is where I am going to die,’ adds Jenkins. “It was odd, but I was in total peace.”
Suddenly, the building stopped moving. He heard a woman say there had been an explosion in a mechanical room three floors up. Jenkins went to the closest stairway and saw hundreds of people heading down the stairs. He joined the mass of humanity taking one step at a time but trying to go faster. It would take 40 minutes to get down the stairway where bottled-necked, frightened people tried to do the same. He didn’t know a jet had struck the building.
Next, he saw a number of brave firemen coming up the stairs, the chief and his lieutenant. They fought their way up 30 floors on the stairway to heaven.
“The stairs started filling out with heavy smoke and the smell of jet fuel,” says Jenkins. “I thought I was going to die on those stairs. Then I found an office where the air was clear. I was hyperventilating and hoping to ride it out there so I could go back upstairs to retrieve my equipment. The Lord then showed me out to the stairway where I made a life and death decision to go for it.”
As water and jet fuel came raining down, Jenkins tried to pick up the pace amongst the slow moving herd of people, but the stair traffic was slow and heavy. He finally made it to the mezzanine level and knew he was clear. Once outside of the building, he looked to his right and saw a smoldering jet engine and the wing from an airplane as a sea of humanity poured out of the building.
As he searched for his team members (finally locating them all during the day), his eyes focused on the plane’s massive rip in the building. Worse, he watched a man jump off the building followed by a woman. He couldn’t watch any more suicides and got out of the location immediately. As he joined one team member to walk uptown, he heard news pouring out of everywhere. Next, he heard that the Pentagon was hit. As they got closer to the Empire State Building, Jenkins saw the World Trade Center in the distance damaged and filled with smoke. All of these images, especially the noise made by people jumping from the burning building and hitting the ground, are seared in his memory forever.
“Yes, I was lucky that day, but the truth is the terrorists tried to kill us all,” says Jenkins.
On an even stranger note, Jenkins later received a message from the World Trade Center police department who found his ID card in the rubble and sent it to him.
“That event was the most emotional thing that has ever happened to me,” adds Jenkins.
The impact on Jenkins was such that he was compelled and inspired to create a memorial wrap for his Mustang to commemorate his experience and those who were lost.
“We must never forget,” says Jenkins.
And, we never will.
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.
American Legion Post 34 veteran Bob Jenkins - a 911 survivor shares his incredible story
American Legion Post 34 celebrates 75 years of service during 2022 and shares some of the incredible stories of its veterans.
Bob Jenkins understands the true meaning of life after nearly losing his own on September 11, 2001 at the One World Trade Center in downtown Manhattan, N.Y. The day the terrorists struck, the four-year United States Marine Corps veteran was in a meeting with client Lehman Brothers on the 39th floor.
The veteran member of American Legion Post 34 had arrived the day prior to visit the NY Stock Exchange with his sales team. After a meal on September 10, the team rested to prepare for a meeting to sell videoconferencing equipment. After watching people funnel up the building’s elevators that beautiful day, Jenkins went through security and headed to the 40th floor.
During the meeting, there was an explosion. Jenkins, who served as a Marine Corps combat engineer and had extensive knowledge about explosives, kept calm as he felt the percussion come down through the building after the explosion.
“Time stopped,” says Jenkins. “Then the building began to rock back and forth. “The building felt like Jell-O and was swaying. I thought the stairways might come down.”
He left the conference room and found his way to the windows. Staring at the Statue of Liberty down below, Jenkins noticed white particles raining down in the cobalt blue sky.
“I stood there with my hands in my pockets and thought, this is where I am going to die,’ adds Jenkins. “It was odd, but I was in total peace.”
Suddenly, the building stopped moving. He heard a woman say there had been an explosion in a mechanical room three floors up. Jenkins went to the closest stairway and saw hundreds of people heading down the stairs. He joined the mass of humanity taking one step at a time but trying to go faster. It would take 40 minutes to get down the stairway where bottled-necked, frightened people tried to do the same. He didn’t know a jet had struck the building.
Next, he saw a number of brave firemen coming up the stairs, the chief and his lieutenant. They fought their way up 30 floors on the stairway to heaven.
“The stairs started filling out with heavy smoke and the smell of jet fuel,” says Jenkins. “I thought I was going to die on those stairs. Then I found an office where the air was clear. I was hyperventilating and hoping to ride it out there so I could go back upstairs to retrieve my equipment. The Lord then showed me out to the stairway where I made a life and death decision to go for it.”
As water and jet fuel came raining down, Jenkins tried to pick up the pace amongst the slow moving herd of people, but the stair traffic was slow and heavy. He finally made it to the mezzanine level and knew he was clear. Once outside of the building, he looked to his right and saw a smoldering jet engine and the wing from an airplane as a sea of humanity poured out of the building.
As he searched for his team members (finally locating them all during the day), his eyes focused on the plane’s massive rip in the building. Worse, he watched a man jump off the building followed by a woman. He couldn’t watch any more suicides and got out of the location immediately. As he joined one team member to walk uptown, he heard news pouring out of everywhere. Next, he heard that the Pentagon was hit. As they got closer to the Empire State Building, Jenkins saw the World Trade Center in the distance damaged and filled with smoke. All of these images, especially the noise made by people jumping from the burning building and hitting the ground, are seared in his memory forever.
“Yes, I was lucky that day, but the truth is the terrorists tried to kill us all,” says Jenkins.
On an even stranger note, Jenkins later received a message from the World Trade Center police department who found his ID card in the rubble and sent it to him.
“That event was the most emotional thing that has ever happened to me,” adds Jenkins.
The impact on Jenkins was such that he was compelled and inspired to create a memorial wrap for his Mustang to commemorate his experience and those who were lost.
“We must never forget,” says Jenkins.
And, we never will.
(Lyn's note: Bob gave an extended talk about his 9/11 experience that Herbert recorded. Here is the link to that talk.)
Bob Jenkins' 9/11 Presentation-2019
https://player.vimeo.com/video/359925620
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.
Save the Date
This is advance info on the AT&T 3 Miler Race that will take place in Carefree on November 5th to benefit veterans.
https://vimeo.com/679591967
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.
Cave Creek Museum Presents Fast and Fabulous
Cave Creek Museum Presents will feature a program entitled Fast & Fabulous on Saturday, April 2, 2022 from 2-4 PM in the museum’s historic church.
Valerie Thompson is the world’s fastest female racer and 10x land speed record holder with membership in the Sturgis Hall of Fame as well as eight 300 MPH clubs and one 300 MPH club. She consistently is ranked as one of the world’s top 10 fastest motorcycle racers.
Racing the BUB 7 motorcycle streamliner during the 2028 Dry Lake Racers Australia (DLRA) Speed Week competition at Lake Gairdner, she set a new speed record off 32.8467 MPH to become Australia’s fastest female streamliner motorcycle racer. Days later, she experienced a horrific crash at more than 360 MPH during the World Speed Trails. Thompson walked away from the catastrophe that scattered wreckage for more than a mile.
Thompson has a busy 2022 as the designated rider for two motorcycle teams in addition to attempting new records on four wheels piloting the dual-engine Target 550 Streamliner owned by land speed racing legend Marlo Treit.
She began playing pickleball in February 2021 and fell in love with the sport. What started as a new fitness regime led to playing several a week, attending pickleball camps and professional lessons. After achieving 10 podium finish tournament medals in her first year, Thompson’s goals include earning a pro rating in addition to capturing two new speed records,
Thompson’s pickleball passion has generated enormous media interest resulting in cover and feature stories in USA Pickleball and front page news in the Wendover Times after a spirited game with city’s mayor in the legendary Bonneville Salt Flats.
Bob Jenkins' 9/11 Presentation-2019
https://player.vimeo.com/video/359925620
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.
Save the Date
This is advance info on the AT&T 3 Miler Race that will take place in Carefree on November 5th to benefit veterans.
https://vimeo.com/679591967
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.
Cave Creek Museum Presents Fast and Fabulous
Cave Creek Museum Presents will feature a program entitled Fast & Fabulous on Saturday, April 2, 2022 from 2-4 PM in the museum’s historic church.
Valerie Thompson is the world’s fastest female racer and 10x land speed record holder with membership in the Sturgis Hall of Fame as well as eight 300 MPH clubs and one 300 MPH club. She consistently is ranked as one of the world’s top 10 fastest motorcycle racers.
Racing the BUB 7 motorcycle streamliner during the 2028 Dry Lake Racers Australia (DLRA) Speed Week competition at Lake Gairdner, she set a new speed record off 32.8467 MPH to become Australia’s fastest female streamliner motorcycle racer. Days later, she experienced a horrific crash at more than 360 MPH during the World Speed Trails. Thompson walked away from the catastrophe that scattered wreckage for more than a mile.
Thompson has a busy 2022 as the designated rider for two motorcycle teams in addition to attempting new records on four wheels piloting the dual-engine Target 550 Streamliner owned by land speed racing legend Marlo Treit.
She began playing pickleball in February 2021 and fell in love with the sport. What started as a new fitness regime led to playing several a week, attending pickleball camps and professional lessons. After achieving 10 podium finish tournament medals in her first year, Thompson’s goals include earning a pro rating in addition to capturing two new speed records,
Thompson’s pickleball passion has generated enormous media interest resulting in cover and feature stories in USA Pickleball and front page news in the Wendover Times after a spirited game with city’s mayor in the legendary Bonneville Salt Flats.
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.
Dear Edwina, JR.
Actors ages 6-13
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.
Actors ages 6-13
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.
UPSCALE SINGERS ARE ‘BROADWAY BOUND’ THIS SPRING
Upscale Singers, Scottsdale’s premier adult choir, will be back onstage this spring with three concerts, including its first matinee.
“Broadway Bound” will feature the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Disney, “Grease” and Abba at three locations. Two of the shows will include a full buffet dinner:
APRIL 3, HOLLAND CENTER THEATER, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale, $30 for adults, $12 for youths age 14 and under: Doors open at 1 p.m. for cash bar and raffle, show at 2 p.m.
APRIL 10, DESERT MOUNTAIN GOLF CLUB, Cochise-Geronimo Clubhouse, Scottsdale, $85: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for cash bar and raffle, buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m.
APRIL 30, ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC COMMUNITY, Fenlon Hospitality Center, 10815 N. 84th St., Scottsdale, $55: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for cash bar, raffle and silent auction; buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m.; show at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased at upscalesingers.com.
The group was preparing “Broadway Bound” when the pandemic began in 2020, forcing the cancellation of live concerts until last year. Upscale Singers returned to the stage for two well-attended Christmas concerts, and now the singers finally get to share the fun music and choreography of their spring shows.
“We are an eager group,” director Margaret Watson said. “We wanted to perform this show two years ago, and now we’re able to go. It was fun two years ago, and it’s even more fun now.”
Of particular fun to audiences is the music selection. People young and old are familiar with Disney favorites “Beauty and the Beast” and “Aladdin,” for example.
“Young people are going to love this show because they grew up on that music watching it on the animated film versions,” Watson said. “There are a couple of generations here that grew up on that music, and it’s great music.”
CALENDAR ITEM:
APRIL 3, 10, 30
UPSCALE SINGERS
Upscale Singers presents “Broadway Bound,” featuring the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Disney, “Grease” and Abba, in three performances, including its first matinee. 2 p.m. April 3, The Holland Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale, $30 for adults, $12 for youths 14 and under; 5:30 p.m. April 10, Desert Mountain Golf Club, Cochise-Geronimo Clubhouse, Scottsdale, $85 (dinner at 6:30 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m.); 5:30 p.m. April 30, St. Patrick Catholic Community, Fenlon Hall, 10815 N. 84th St., Scottsdale, $55 (dinner at 6:30 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m.).
Upscale Singers, Scottsdale’s premier adult choir, will be back onstage this spring with three concerts, including its first matinee.
“Broadway Bound” will feature the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Disney, “Grease” and Abba at three locations. Two of the shows will include a full buffet dinner:
APRIL 3, HOLLAND CENTER THEATER, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale, $30 for adults, $12 for youths age 14 and under: Doors open at 1 p.m. for cash bar and raffle, show at 2 p.m.
APRIL 10, DESERT MOUNTAIN GOLF CLUB, Cochise-Geronimo Clubhouse, Scottsdale, $85: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for cash bar and raffle, buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m.
APRIL 30, ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC COMMUNITY, Fenlon Hospitality Center, 10815 N. 84th St., Scottsdale, $55: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for cash bar, raffle and silent auction; buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m.; show at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased at upscalesingers.com.
The group was preparing “Broadway Bound” when the pandemic began in 2020, forcing the cancellation of live concerts until last year. Upscale Singers returned to the stage for two well-attended Christmas concerts, and now the singers finally get to share the fun music and choreography of their spring shows.
“We are an eager group,” director Margaret Watson said. “We wanted to perform this show two years ago, and now we’re able to go. It was fun two years ago, and it’s even more fun now.”
Of particular fun to audiences is the music selection. People young and old are familiar with Disney favorites “Beauty and the Beast” and “Aladdin,” for example.
“Young people are going to love this show because they grew up on that music watching it on the animated film versions,” Watson said. “There are a couple of generations here that grew up on that music, and it’s great music.”
CALENDAR ITEM:
APRIL 3, 10, 30
UPSCALE SINGERS
Upscale Singers presents “Broadway Bound,” featuring the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Disney, “Grease” and Abba, in three performances, including its first matinee. 2 p.m. April 3, The Holland Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale, $30 for adults, $12 for youths 14 and under; 5:30 p.m. April 10, Desert Mountain Golf Club, Cochise-Geronimo Clubhouse, Scottsdale, $85 (dinner at 6:30 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m.); 5:30 p.m. April 30, St. Patrick Catholic Community, Fenlon Hall, 10815 N. 84th St., Scottsdale, $55 (dinner at 6:30 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m.).
