Hello Lyn:

I wanted to drop you and everyone a note to express my thanks for organizing this wonderful event! Organizing this event is a clear demonstration of the passion that citizens have to participate in governing our wonderful and unique Carefree. Such passion is one of the reasons I have chosen to run for office. I too have a passion for our town, its citizens and businesses, and all who live here. As a Carefree home and business owner I am committed to maintaining and strengthening our Carefree. I very much look forward to meeting everyone.

 

So you know, Lyn, I have developed a website (http://michaelkrahephd.businesscatalyst.com/) that provides information on my platform and my background. Interested citizens can visit there or call me directly at 814 881 7020.

 

Thanks again for all you do for our Carefree! Happy New Year to you and Herbie.

 

Mike Krahe 

 

I do want to enter the photo contest, and I had already forgotten, so thank you!!

Sara Vannucci

 

 

 

Hi all,

As most of you know Foothills Animal Rescue and finding animals "furever" homes is near and dear to my heart. In one year 3.4 million abandoned and abused animals are euthanized nationally. Our rescue makes a very small dent in this epidemic of abandoned and abused animals. Please join us for our signature fund raiser:

DRC 5th Annual Pasta for Paws

6 – 9 p.m. Jan. 15 at Carefree Resort

Foothills Animal Rescue (FAR) will soon be celebrating their 5th Annual Pasta for Paws at Carefree Resort, in Carefree, sponsored this year by Depression Recovery Centers (DRC).

While long-time attendees are accustomed to having their pasta at a different venue, this year’s event promises a more inviting experience for all. With plenty of seating in Carefree Resort’s beautiful Opera House and the Silent Auction taking place in their lovely Kachina Courtyard, this signature event promises a delightful evening of class and style in support of the North Scottsdale animal rescue.

“Pasta for Paws is about raising money to help animals,” said Pasta for Paws Chairperson Kathy Gaines. “What better way to give, than to have a fine dinner out in support of such a terrific cause. There will be multiple cash bars, a dance floor, balloon pop prizes and a special treat – a handful of adoptable dogs will be showcased during the event! It will begin at 6 p.m. and end at 9 p.m., and we are pleased to have James Kole and his Band performing live.”

In early 2010 FAR purchased a new facility in North Scottsdale. This facility provides spacious cat rooms and individual dog suites. There is a medical clinic housing incoming animals and animals requiring medical care. Larger dogs are fostered in private homes. Foothills Animal Rescue was recently named as a worthy “Adoption Option” in Phoenix Magazine’s Best of the Valley issue.

Tickets to the DRC 5th Annual Pasta for Paws at Carefree Resort are $50 and are available online at www.foothillsanimal.org. Corporate Tables are $1,000 and come with many incentives. For more information, contact Chairperson Kathy Gaines at 480-452-2002 or kathy@foothillsanimal.org.

Holly Bergman

Chairperson Foothills Animal Rescue

DRC 5th Annual Pasta for Paws

6 – 9 p.m. Jan. 15 at Carefree Resort

While long-time attendees are accustomed to having their pasta at a different venue, this year’s event promises a more inviting experience for all. With plenty of seating in Carefree Resort’s beautiful Opera House and the Silent Auction taking place in their lovely Kachina Courtyard, this signature event promises a delightful evening of class and style in support of the North Scottsdale animal rescue.

“Pasta for Paws is about raising money to help animals,” said Pasta for Paws Chairperson Kathy Gaines. “What better way to give than to have a fine dinner out in support of such a terrific cause. There will be multiple cash bars, a dance floor, balloon pop prizes and a special treat – a handful of adoptable dogs will be showcased during the event! It will begin at 6 p.m. and end at 9 p.m., and we are pleased to have James Kole and his Band performing live.”

In early 2010 FAR purchased a new facility in North Scottsdale. This facility provides spacious cat rooms and individual dog suites. There is a medical clinic housing incoming animals and animals requiring medical care. Larger dogs are fostered in private homes. Foothills Animal Rescue was recently named as a worthy “Adoption Option” in Phoenix Magazine’s Best of the Valley issue.

Tickets to the DRC 5th Annual Pasta for Paws at Carefree Resort are $50 and are available online at www.foothillsanimal.org. Corporate Tables are $1,000 and come with many incentives. For more information, contact Chairperson Kathy Gaines at 480-452-2002 or kathy@foothillsanimal.org.

 

 

 

 

Event Schedule

Winter Reading Program

Afterschool Holiday Crafts

Special Musical Storytime

Pajama Story time

Culture Pass

About Us

The Desert Foothills

Library is a 501(c)

(3) non-profit, public

library. We do not

receive tax-based income, but rely solely on the memberships

and donations of individuals, businesses, local towns,

and organizations.

Library Hours

Monday - Friday

9am - 6pm

Saturday 10am - 4pm

Sunday Noon - 4pm

Library Closures in January

December 31--Closing at 4 PM

January 1--Closed

January 21--Closed

FREEGAL MUSIC

FREE music downloads for Desert Foothills Library patrons. Patrons can use their library cards to download 3 FREE music tracks per week! Click on the image above to find the Freegal Music link on the Library's webpage.

Chapter2Books

Open daily during

library hours.

In need of gently used book donations, including children's books, to support the library.

Monthly Book Sales

Friday, January 4

9am - 6pm

Saturday, January 5

10am - 3pm

Hundred's of books for sale.

Friends of the Library

480-488-2777

January

Storytime Schedule

Siblings welcome!

Tuesdays

Toddler Storytime

Ages 2's and 3's

9:45-10:15 am

Wednesdays

Preschool Storytime Ages 3-5

9:45-10:15 am

Thursdays

Little Ones Storytime

Birth-36 months

9:45-10:15 am

Pajama/Evening Family Story time

Wednesday,

January 30

5:45-6:15 pm

(The Library closes at 6 pm, so be sure to arrive on time!)

Homeschooling

Corner

Are you interested in educational enrichment opportunities available at the Desert Foothills Library?

If you have any suggestions or questions, please email Kerri at kkrist@dfla.org. We love to hear from you!

eScrip: Shop and fund the Library!

SIGN UP JUST ONCE !

You can help earn money for the Library through the eScrip program. When you sign up, participating merchants (such as your local grocery store) contribute each time you make a purchase. Click on the eScrip image above

to find out how.

And, when you do,

click on the

eScrip dining

to discover a list of local restaurants where you can dine and earn up to 5% for the library such as at "Big Earl's Greasy Eats."

Desert Foothills Library

Youth Programs and Events

January 2013

Dear Friends and Family of the Desert Foothills Library,

Best wishes for a wonderful new year from your Desert Foothills Library family.

This month marks the beginning of the Winter Reading Program. Stop by the Library starting January 7 and sign up. Kids track their reading and can win one of several different prizes!

Coming up in February, we'll have more Art Nibbles programs and returning Knowing and Growing programs.

Did you know that the Desert Foothills Library is on Facebook and Twitter? See what's happening online and get our most up-to-date news.

*All events are FREE unless otherwise noted.

Winter Reading Program Begins!

Monday, January 7

through March 9

(Ages 0-18 years) Each winter, the Desert Foothills Library offers a Winter Reading Program to encourage literacy and fun during the winter months. Come in to the Library after the starting January 7 and ask for a "Read for Gold" game board. Read as much as you can and track your reading on your game board! Each game board contains four spaces to earn raffle entries for special prizes. Prize winners will be drawn and announced following the conclusion of the program.

Next time you visit the Library, sign your child up for a library card and help to foster his or her lifelong love for learning! There is no minimum age requirement for children, accompanied by a parent or guardian, to register for a library card. Sign up during the Winter Reading Program and get an extra chance to win a raffle prize. Beginning January 7, the Desert Foothills Library will have stickers for children's library cards.

A FAMILY LITERACY @ THE LIBRARY EVENT

Afterschool Holiday Crafts

1st Monday of Every Month

4:00-5:00 PM

(Ages 5+) Holiday Arts and Crafts the 1st Monday of every month from 4:00-5:00 pm @ the Library.

January 7: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and Letter Writing Week

February 4: Groundhog Day, Chinese New Year, and Valentine's Day

March 4: St. Patrick's Day, Spring Equinox, and Easter

April 1: April Fool's Day, Arbor Day, and Earth Day

May 6: Cinco de Mayo, Mother's Day, and Memorial Day

No registration required. Drop-in and have some fun with crafts for these holidays!

*Holiday crafts subject to change based on materials availability. Limited number of crafts available.

Special Musical Storytime

Monday, January 28

10:30 - 11:15 am

(Ages 0-5) Of course books are an important part of literacy, but did you know that singing can be another important piece? Join us for this special musical storytime! We'll sing old favorites, a few new songs, and we'll use some simple instruments to have lots of fun developing pre-literacy skills on Monday, January 28 at 10:30 am.

A FAMILY LITERACY @ THE LIBRARY EVENT

Pajama Family Storytime

Wednesday, January 30 at 5:45 pm

(Ages 0-6) Wear your favorite pajamas for this fun pajama story time on Wednesday, January 30 at 5:45 pm. We will read stories and sing songs in the Storytime Room at the Desert Foothills Library.

(The Library closes at 6 pm, so be sure to arrive early if you want to check out books!)

A FAMILY LITERACY @ THE LIBRARY EVENT

The Children's Department needs volunteers!

Do you love working with kids, or are you a former teacher? The Youth Services Department is looking for adult volunteers to substitute for story times and for our 2013 tutoring group. Please see Kerri Krist in the Youth Services office for more information or email kkrist@dfla.org.

Culture Passes Available

at Desert Foothills Library

Available at Desert Foothills Library for checkout, the Culture Pass provides library card holders free admission to top metro Phoenix arts and cultural destinations, including the Phoenix Children's Museum, Arizona Science Center, and the Botanical Gardens.

Library cardholders can check out a Culture Pass for FREE admission for two people at participating arts and cultural institutions. There are a limited number for each organization. Passes are available on a first come, first served basis; they will not allow renewals or holds to be placed on them, nor will staff be able to pull them for you. They are valid for seven days and do not need to be returned. One pass per family.

Passes may be limited to general admission only. Special exhibitions may not be covered, and other restrictions may apply.

For the most up-to-date version of the DFL events calendar, please visit the Library's website at http://www.dfla.org.