CAREFREE TRUTH

Letters from Readers & Events: 1/15/14

(Lyn's note: Please feel free to send us any pictures you'd like included. If your photos are for sale, let us know and we will put them under that category. We have a special section for that purpose, and have just added some art as well. Check out Tom Baker's photos for sale. He's the photographer who took that gorgeous photo in the Carefree Gardens Photo Contest that was both the judges' first pick and the public favorite. It's now featured on the Town of Carefree website, and will be the cover of the 2014 Gardens calendar that will be for sale later this summer at Carefree Town Hall. If anyone would like to buy a print of any of Herbert's photos, all profits will be donated to one of the local non-profit organizations.) Here's the link to this week's Pictures of the Week.

http://carefreetruth.com/Carefree_Truth/Photos_1-20-14.html

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Dear Friends of the Desert Foothills Chronicle

The Chronicle is expanding its coverage and frequency of Publication to two or three times weekly.

We are also moving our transmission to G-Mail.

You will receive an announcement like the one below. It will take one click to open up to read our

new EMAIL format, be able to save emails that interest you, and be able to respond directly.

The email will come from my email name, CREEKERLADY@gmail.com, and responses can be

returned to that, or my everyday alias, saravannucci@att.net.

A second click will confirm your receipt, and add you to our records for next week. PLEASE CLICK TO STAY

Thank you for your support over the past six months, and stay tuned, we have a lot more to tell you about!

Sara Vannucci, Editor

The Desert Foothills Chronicle,

a nonprofit online newspaper for Cave Creek & Carefree

The Chronicle News Bulletin

The Chroncle Arts Journal

PO Box 4132 Cave Creek AZ 85327

480-231-3549 - voicemail 480-239-7770

saravannucci@att.net or creekerlady@gmail.com

Very nice. The Angel was really something special.

Sara

(Lyn's note: The angel that was in front of Carefree Town Hall during the holidays is a gorgeous piece. Melissa Price won her in a raffle that benefited the Foothills Food Bank. She was donated to that raffle by Sue Bickerdyke, who owns the interior design shop in the Basha's center. Melissa used the angel at her Christmas parties for a couple of years, then decided it would be nice if everyone could see her, so donated her to the Town.)

Hi Lyn,

Enjoyed your letter ... Especially the Fido bag story.

Kathleen

Dear Homeowner:

Several homeowners have responded to the previous e-mail requesting further information and what they should be looking for.

The information we received about incidents happening in Sentinel Rock and Carefree Foothills. MCSO stated there have been numerous robberies in the area. They are looking for a burgundy sedan and a white "box" like truck similar to a commercial vehicle but without a name. The same day the previous e-mail was sent an incident happened around 7:00 pm in Entrada. A homeowner came home and there was a white Econoline van in the driveway with lights on and the motor running. When he drove up they rushed to get out and drove away. He asked his wife if she had someone visiting. She hadn't. She told him about the e-mail they had received regarding suspicious activity and 911 was called. MCSO came to see if they were okay and also checked the side and back yards to see if anything was wrong. In this case, thankfully, everyone and everything was fine.

The Board is aware and is doing what they can to keep the community informed. Yes, the community is gated which helps but it is not a deterrent to crime. As I said, it helps but there is absolutely nothing that can be done to secure any community entirely. Even though Entrada is gated someone did get in. Perhaps by tailgating or someone's code; who knows? It is the responsibility of each and every individual to secure their own property. Keep the security system armed (verify that it is operational inside and outside with the security company), garage doors closed, the garage door to the house locked, and if you are going to be out of town make arrangements with your neighbors to keep an eye on your home. Everyone needs to work together. No matter where you are, be aware of your surroundings.

Viola Lanam, CAAM®

Lyn:

Just a clarification on our book publication. We publish a book every year, not every two years.

Thanks for taping!

Barbara Hatch

Executive Program Director, Founder

Veterans Heritage Project, a 501 (c)(3)

PO Box 1297

Carefree, AZ 85377-1297

602-571-1248(m)

Email: Barbara@VeteransHeritage.org

(Lyn's note: Sorry about that. I misunderstood. I thought the cover colors changed every 2 years, and that's how they published. Thanks for the wonderful work you and your organization do for our veterans, Barbara.)

9 volt batteries can start fires. Share this with your family and friends. Someone's life could be saved.This is supposed to be a safety video clip for kids ... but it is appropriate for kids of ALL ages!! 9 volt batteries CAN burn down your home ...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSJH21WmALc

(Lyn's note: I got this email and sent it out to friends. Several suggested I also put it into Carefree Truth. The following came to me from Arthur Gimson.

After watching the video clip, I sent it out to my HOA, and received an immediate response from one of my neighbors. I have probably changed the batteries in my smoke detectors every year for the past 10 years. I must have about 7 or 8. I, too, have stuck the old batteries (probably still good after only one year’s use) and have never had any problems…how lucky I have been!

I know that you sent it out to people on your e-mail list, but I think it may be worth including in your next issue of Carefree Truth.

Thank you Arthur! Excellent safety advise!! Once Jeff was on a ladder changing our smoke detector batteries, when we found out how warm they could get, and possibly cause a fire! The ladder held the new batteries, and his pocket was for placing the used batteries. In that short period of time.....up and down the ladder..... his pocket actually got quite warm! Since then, we have battery separator compartments at home, and recycle safely! Good to be reminded!

)

Dear Party Animals,

We look forward to seeing you at the Foothills Animal Rescue Rock & Roll Rescue at Desert Mountain on January 18, 2014. We are trying to coordinate photos of our attendee's pets for the event. Please email me a picture of your critter(s), preferably with you in the photo, but this is not essential if you are camera shy. Your dog/cat/iguana does not have to be a rescue to send a picture, we love seeing all animals and their human friends. Please include your name, the pet(s) name, and if a rescue animal - the date of rescue and a brief story.

Thanks for your support.

Laura Jones

Lcjcookie@cox.net

(480) 266-9862

ROCK AND ROLL RESCUE

January 18th, 2014

FAR OUT it's Rock & Roll Rescue's third year! Whether you're a Hound Dog or a Fat Cat, join us to rock the house, the dog house that is... with dining and dancing to the 60's and 70's tunes of the Roadrunners on January 18, 2014. Share in the spectacular sunset, golf course and city light views from Desert Mountain's Cochise-Geronimo Club House. This event is open to all members and non-members of Desert Mountain. This event will support the cats and dogs at Foothills Animal Rescue (FAR).

Location: Desert Mountain Cochise-Geronimo Clubhouse

Saturday - January 18th, 2014

6:00p.m. -10:00 pm

Tickets: $100

For more information contact: Laura Jones (480) 266-9862 or lcjcookie@cox.net

Hi Lyn, Please see attached a menu of the wine dinner that I am having this coming Monday 1/20/14. If you would be so kind as to advertise this, hopefully you'll send an email out this week?

Thanks a million,

Adele

The Lovers of Literature Gala is sold out!

Also, seating for the following 2 events is closed. There are long waiting lists. You will be called if space becomes available:

•Former CIA Analyst on Russia
•Coffee & Crime w/Dirk Cussler

We are expecting a large turnout for these events. Parking is a premium. Where you can, please carpool.

A DUET: Arizona MusicFest @ DFL-

Tuesday, January 28, 6 - 8pm

Back by Popular Demand: Listen & learn from Maestro Bob Moody, as he and guest musicians take us on a musical journey with commentary and a preview of the 2014 Festival season. You'll be entertained by a range of vocals and instrumentals, as well as stories and insights behind the music. After the performance, mingle with the artists and enjoy wine and hors d'oeuvres. Limited seating.

Cost: $30 per person.

The Best Way for You to Predict Your Future is for You to Create It-

Wednesday, January 29, 1 - 3pm

Awaken your undiscovered possibilities! This two hour introductory workshop is designed to inspire and assist individuals to clarify the challenges of life's transitions. Assess your interests, personal style, existing talents and experiences. Develop options and strategies to re-invent yourself. Explore the possible need for new skills (additional education or training). Create awareness of retirement trends and where you fit. Learn to understand and implement the TRANSITION PROCESS. You will leave with a manual that will continue to guide you in launching your new direction and identity. Facilitators: Peggy Arneault, MA, LPC and Barbara Hatton, MA, LPC.

Cost: $49, includes all materials

Let's Play Blackjack!

Wednesday, January 22, 1 - 3pm

Dealers from Casino Arizona will teach you the art of the game so that you can play to win! Learn the rules, casino etiquette, how to read the cards, when to hold, when to double-down! Supervised play will follow the presentation. Limited seating.

Develop and Control your Psychic Ability

Saturday, January 18, 10am - 3pm

Develop or expand your ability with simple techniques of guided meditation and visualization. Don't miss this opportunity! Carrie Shubert, one of the most sought-after psychics in the Southwest, has recently moved and is flying in from LA. Exercises include meeting your spirit guides, psychic healing and protection, and interactive/experiential 'tuning in' to people and animals that have crossed over (bring your own lunch -- there will be a short break). Register: 480-488-2286.

Cost: $59

Desert Foothills Library

38443 N. Schoolhouse Road

Cave Creek, Arizona 85327

480-488-2286

Tuesday January 28, 3:30-5:00 pm: Canada and Italy

Tuesday February 4, 3:30-5:00 pm: Australia and Japan

Holland Community Center, 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale AZ 85266

Ø "Superagers" are people who live long and well, staying sharp and independent into their 80s and 90s.

Ø Learn why the US ranks last in producing Superagers.

Ø Discover the brain secrets of top-ranking global Superagers.

Ø Review how the Brain Portfolio Tool™ can help build Superagers right here at home!

$15 per person or $20 for both sessions (Jan. 28 and Feb. 4)

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. SEATING IS LIMITED, CALL NOW TO RESERVE A SEAT: (480)488-1090

Speaker: Phyllis T. Strupp, MBA, is an award-winning author and brain coach www.brainwealth.org

Phyllis Strupp

Author, Brain Coach, MBA

480-488-5858

www.brainwealth.org

Building fully invested brains

Carefree Cave Creek

Chamber of Commerce

Upcoming Schedule of Events

Events for the Week of

January 13 - January 19

Mission Statement- Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce is committed to the growth of its members.

Vision Statement - Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce is the premier resource for the vitality and growth of its members.

Ribbon Cuttings

Carefree Coverings is unveiling their new Showroom!!

Wednesday, January 15

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Ribbon Cutting will be at 5:00 p.m.

Come out and celebrate with a Grand Opening and a Ribbon Cutting.

Refreshments will be served

The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce will also hold a ribbon cutting ceremony on

Thursday, Jan. 16

1:00 p.m.

Support Take a Hike Arizona, be a part of a ribbon cutting and if you can, enjoy a 1 hour guided hike to Turkey Rock.

Take a Hike Arizona is located at Spur Cross Stables

44029 N. Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek

Refreshments will be provided.

Take A Hike Arizona, located at Spur Cross Stables north of Cave Creek, offers guided hikes into the Tonto National Forest adjacent to the Spur Cross Conservation Area. Take A Hike Arizona's guides help guests learn about the plants and animals of this area of the Sonoran Desert and the unique Native American, mining and settlement history of Cave Creek. The business started operation in November and is geared up to welcome winter and spring guests.

Welcome Take A Hike Arizona to the community!

POWER Lunch

Tuesday, January 21

Tuesday, January 21

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Marketing Boot Camp

Creating a Media Mix That Maximizes Your Ad Budget And Creates Results

Join Kim Prince of Proven Media as she brings you back to basics and helps you to make the most of your advertising budget in 2014.

You'll learn:

•How to define your target market
•How to set your advertising budget for maximum efficiency
•How to use frequency and reach to create results
•How to integrate new media including social media and digital marketing into your efforts
•How to create a memorable message for your brand
•How to incorporate placed news articles into your plan
•How to get maximum publicity for your events

Venues Cafe

34 Easy Street, Carefree

$20 Registration if RSVP by January 17

$25 Registration thereafter

(includes lunch and any additional material)

Must RSVP to 480-488-3381

Networking and Lunch 11:30 - 12:00 p.m.

Presentation 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Come feel the POWER!!

Did YOU Know

Wikipedia describes Marketing as the process of communicating the value of a product or service to customers, for the purpose of influencing buyer behavior and/or precipitate behavioral change. Do you have a marketing plan? How do you decide where to spend your marketing dollars? Do you have marketing dollars? Our POWER Lunch this month will help you develop a marketing plan, give you ideas on how to market, as well as options on where to market your business. Did YOU Know you can advertise your business, event or activity on the Chamber Website for just $200 for 6 months? Did YOU Know that our website, CarefreeCaveCreek.org received almost 80,000 visits last year? There are several great options for businesses to market in our community. Come to the POWER Lunch on Tuesday the 21st and learn how to effectively market your business. Now, here are a few very creative Marketing Campaigns that if you saw, you may not forget.

Mr. Clean

The Spider-man 2 movie

Folgers Coffee

What about these Slogans? Do you know what company uses these?

Taste Great - Less Filling

Melts in your mouth, not in your hands

Like a good neighbor, ________ _______ is there

What would you do for a _______ _______?

Think outside the bun

Don't forget to RSVP for the POWER Lunch on the 21st!! Learn more on how to effectively market your business!!

Things to do

January 13 - January 19

Vino and Canvas at Venues Cafe - Tuesday, January 14

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Ribbon Cutting at Carefree Coverings - Wednesday, January 15

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Picasa 101 at the Desert Foothills Library presented by Tech 4 life - Thursday, Jan 16

9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Urban Land Institute Expert Panel for Carefree - Thursday, January 16

10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Ribbon Cutting with Take a Hike Arizona - Thursday, January 16

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Hidden Talent Art Class at Saddle Up Gallery - Thursday, January 16

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Full Moon Hike at Spur Cross - Thursday, January 16

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Carefree Farmers Market - Friday, January 17

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

21st Annual Thunderbird Artists' Fine Art and Wine Festival - Friday - Sunday

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Art Nosh at the Desert Foothills Library - Friday, January 17

4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Little Shop of Horrors performed by the Desert Foothills Theater - Friday - Sunday

Times vary

Picture Perfect at Cave Creek Regional Park - Friday, January 17

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Elephant Mountain Fortress Hike at Spur Cross - Saturday, January 18

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Kiwanis Flea Market - Saturday, January 18

8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Clay Mine Hike at Cave Creek Regional Park - Saturday, January 18

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Carefree Kiwanis Benefit Concert - Saturday, January 18

7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Arizona Musicfest Young Performers Recital - Saturday, January 18

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

3rd Annual Rock and Roll Rescue Fundraiser for Foothills Animal Rescue - Sat, Jan 18

6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Antique Appraisal Day at the Cave Creek Museum - Saturday, January 18

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Click each event to find our more or visit www.carefreecavecreek.org for more upcoming events.

Thunderbird Artists' Art Festival

January 17 - 19

21st Annual Thunderbird Artists' Fine Art and Wine Festival

Friday - Sunday

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Streets of Downtown Carefree

Admission $3

The streets of downtown Carefree are closed for Thunderbird Artists festivals, making room for more than 165 artists and an excess of 5,000 original masterpieces of fine art. Artists' works include small, medium, life-size and monumental bronze sculptures, metal, clay, wood, stone, glass and mixed media sculptures. There is an array of pottery, photography, hand crafted jewelry, batiks and select fine crafts. There are also spectacular oil and acrylic paintings on canvas, watercolors, pastel, charcoal, etchings and mixed media paintings. Subject matter ranges from Southwest and traditional to contemporary and abstract, including floral, wildlife, European, African and Native American art to name a few. The festival offers a wide variety of mediums, styles, sizes, subject matters and price ranges, to ensure there is something that appeals to everyone.

Specials

Rubbish Works

Our Holiday Season Special is

$25 Off Any Size Load. Promo Code: Holiday25.

UNPackers

Be the Envy of your neighborhood & Park your vehicles INSIDE your garage!!!

Garage Clean up and organization!!!!!

Prices start at $240

Visit ConquerYourClutter.com or call 602-361-6244

Mumbo Jumbo Boutique

Happy New Year Everyone!!

We are clearing out to make way for new and exciting items! Come check out the sales. 50-75% off on selected clothing, jewelry, boots and shoes!

Located at 36889 N Tom Darlington Dr , Ste. 4 in Carefree

Anne's Boutique

Anne's Boutique is "Ringing in the New Year" with a HUGE STORE-WIDE SALE!!!

Located at the Shops at Tatum Ranch - 29850 N Tatum Blvd, Ste 110, Cave Creek.

Store Hours are M - Sat 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Sun 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Flea Market

Saturday 18

Saturday, January 18

8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

We'll have our usual array of furniture, electronics, decorative items for every room in the home, including the workshop, exercise room, yard, and patio. Also hardware, toys, sporting goods, costume jewelry, books and miscellaneous that we've been collecting this winter. We test all electrical and mechanical items before placing them on our shelves.

Location is the Dave Anderson Memorial Building, 7177 E. Ed Everett Way near the SW corner of Tom Darlington and Cave Creek Rd. Look for the large Kiwanis Flea Market signs.

Cash, credit cards and checks (with I.D.) will be accepted.

Kiwanis is a 501©3 organization.

All proceeds benefit community programs.

Donations are tax deductible and can be dropped off at the flea market building, Wednesdays 1:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. and Saturdays 9:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. Call 480-488-8400 for pick up or more information about our sale.

Kiwanis Benefit Concert

Saturday 18

Antique Appraisal Day

Saturday 18

Antique Appraisal Day

Saturday, January, 18

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Appraiser Sean Morton will examine your treasures, discuss their origins, and assess their value. Mr. Morton is a member of the Antiques Appraisal Association of America and has more than 20 years experience in the fine arts and antiques field.

Fee: $20 per item - limit of two items per person per session. You may set up more than one session.

Also, in conjunction with Antique Appraisal Day, the Museum is offering you the resources to scan scan your photos and documents. Having digital copies enables you to organize them for easier access and to create backups in the event of loss. You may scan documents from 2 x 2 1/2 inches to 8 1/2 x 34 inches. You can scan laminated photographs, color and black and white photos, Polaroids, postcards and other media. Each scan costs 20 cents. Your documents will be scanned to a DVD at no extra cost.

Restaurant Specials This Week

January 13 - January 19

Armando's Mexican Food - Armando's distinguishes from other Mexican food restaurants because we only use the Highest Quality meats like Certified Angus meat without Hormones.Visit their website and see! Great specials Monday - Friday. Use the convenient Drive - Thru!

Bakery Cafe at el Pedregal - Our charming bistro and bakery located at el Pedregal in North Scottsdale, just a short walk from the resort. This popular breakfast and lunch restaurant is inspired by classic patisseries and offers sandwiches on freshly baked breads, made-to-order salads, cookies and pastries. This Wi-Fi café is a comfortable spot for a morning espresso and croissant; a healthy lunch; or just sipping a glass of wine.

Bryan's Black Mountain Barbecue - Try Chalkboard Pig for the Adventurous Eater - Stop by to see what January has in store- Come taste the Barbecue Adventure! Also starting in January, We will be honoring birthday's with a FREE birthday meal! That's right - just for you on your

birthday, it's our gift to you on your special day. All you have to do show us your picture ID on your actual birthday and your meal is FREE. All meals must be eaten on the exact date of your birthday. Meal includes a sandwich of your choice with one side and a drink. Kids birthday's include one Kids Meal.

Cafe Bink - Café Bink and the Girl Scouts of Arizona are teaming up during cookie selling season. Chef Amy Binkley and Chef Tandy Peterson, as well as other Valley chefs are re-imagining the classic Girl Scout recipes. Café Bink has created the Trefoil Jamboree Ice Cream Push Pop that will be available on the menu throughout February. Try out all the desserts and vote for your favorites while supporting Girl Scouts of Arizona. Girl Scout cookies will be available for purchase at the Cafe as well, so be sure to stock up!

Cartwright's Sonoran Ranch House -Capture your sweetie's heart and soul with a romantic Valentine's Day dinner. Cartwright's will feature a special dinner menu Friday, February 14, with seating offered every half hour from 4 to 10 p.m. Our exceptional $55 fixed-price Valentine's Day gourmet plated dinner features a trio of appetizers, your choice of entrée, and a spectacular dessert. Gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options are available. Call for reservations 480-488-8031

Cave Creek Smokehouse and Pour Shop Patio -

Happy Hour in the Pour House (ONLY) 11am to 6pm MON-FRI with $2.25 domestic beer, $3.00 well alcohol & house wines, $3.50 specialty beer and $4.00 premium alcohol! Sunday we have NASCAR with giveaways ALL day Wednesday Foosball Tournaments at 7pm and Reverse Happy Hour from 9pm-12am. Welcome Bull Riders! Thursday Free Texas Hold 'Em at 7pm.

Cellar 13 - Today is the first 13th of the year!!! Come help us celebrate our favorite number! We'll have live music and specials to keep you happy all week long!Live Music will begin at 6:00 PM. See you there!!

The English Rose Tea Room - Observing the English tradition of Afternoon Tea is our trademark. We offer an extensive menu of authentic foods served with loose leaf teas. From a simple scone with Devonshire cream to the Duchess of Bedford's Formal Afternoon Tea, there is something for every discerning Tea Lover's palate.

Giordano's Trattoria Romana -Giordano's is a family owned and operated restaurant that has been located in Carefree, Arizona for over 25 years. Our goal is to enhance your dining pleasure with some of the finest Italian food, wine, and service in the Phoenix north valley. Visit us on Monday the 20th for a Northern Italian Wine Dinner. Reserve your spot now, seating is limited. $65 per person. Call for reservations 480-595-0233.

Harold's Corral - Happy Hour Monday - Friday 2:00 p.m. - 6 p.m. Drink Specials, Food Specials and half off appetizers. Reverse Happy Hour Monday - Thursday 9:00 p.m. - Midnight! Live music Thursday with AZ Blues Project , Friday, Saturday and Sunday night with Mogollon! Free Dance lessons on Friday at 7:30 p.m.

Horny Toad - Monday - all you can eat Beef Ribs $16.99. Friday - all you can eat Fish Fry for only $14.95!! LIVE MUSIC by Hat Man Dan and the Creekers - Friday and Saturday 6 - 10 p.m. and Sunday 1 - 5 p.m.

Hogs N Horses - Cave Creek's Largest Rodeo Arena! Monday - Karaoke & Team Roping. Tuesday - Comedy Night & Team Roping. Wednesday - Bull Riding & Barrel Racing. Thursday - Team Sorting. Friday - Bull Riding & Barrel Racing. Saturday - Team Roping & Wild West Show. Sunday - Team Sorting. Live Music Thursday - Sunday at 8:00 p.m.

Indian Village - For a great home cooked meal stop in and see Bart at the Indian Village. Try one of their red chili burritos or classic Indian fry bread. You won't be disappointed. Very reasonably priced and a friendly atmosphere. American Indian souvenir shop and local colorful characters.

Lariat - Thursdays - Enjoy a signature burger served with French fries and a frosty draft or domestic beer or glass of house wine for $12.95 Per Person. Saturdays for $16.95 enjoy their Prime Rib Special, a savory 8 oz slice of prime rib accompanied by a baked potato and chef's choice of fresh vegetables. Join us Wednesday, December 25 from 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. for our Christmas Grand Buffet and celebrate the season with a holiday feast sure to please the entire family!

Latilla -Valentine's Day Prix Fix Dinner at Latilla - Join us at Latilla for a special three-course prix fixe dinner featuring soups, salads, delightful entrees, and delicious homemade desserts. $70 per person. Seating is limited. Reservations required. Please call 480-595-3496.

Palo Verde at the Boulders -Valentine's Day at Palo Verde Enjoy our southwestern a la carte cuisine, or our Valentine's Day specials featuring a one of a kind salad, Veal entrée, and homemade dessert to share. Reservations recommended, please call Please call 480-595-3496 and dial extension 1117.

Papa John's - Get Pizza Delivered! Located at 4815 E Carefree Hwy. Place your order online or call 480-575-5646 - You don't even need to leave your house!!! Great Specials - 1- 3 item pizza for $10.

Saddlecreek Coffee Co - ESPRESSO, BREAKFAST PANINIS, BISQUITS & GRAVY, MONSTER SANDWICHES, SMOOTHIES, FREE WiFi - LOCATED AT NW CORNER OF DYNAMITE & TATUM BLVD. NEXT TO ACE HARDWARE. Stop by Saddlecreek Coffee

Get your day started off right - Open M - F 6 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sat and Sunday 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Spotted Donkey at el Pedregal - Fresh, lively, and energetic, the Spotted Donkey Cantina embraces Arizona's southwestern influences with "cantina-style" dishes and western flavors in a relaxing atmosphere. The restaurant also features its own proprietary double-barreled Herradura Tequila Reposado. Features of the month Fish and Shrimp Tostadas and Veruca Salt. For reservations, check us out on OpenTable.com

Tap Haus -Monday: Meatloaf Monday-The BEST Meatloaf in Town $13.99 Tuesday: Taco Tuesday, 5 Tacos for $13.99 Wednesday: A.Y.C.E Pasta Night! $13.99

Friday: A.Y.C.E Fish Fry; Live Music by 8pm-12am Saturday: College Ball Package, Live Music 8pm-12am Sunday: BEARS and Sports All Day - Don't forget Cruise and Brews - Wednesday, January 15, 5-10 p.m.

The Grotto Cafe - Start your day off with a Red Truck Bagel Sandwich which comes with your Choice of Bagel with Scrambled Egg, Cheddar Cheese and Choice of Applewood Bacon, Chorizo, Chicken Apple Sausage, or Avocado. Served with Fresh Fruit. Available Now, The Grotto Cafe's all New Ham & Swiss Panini. Stop in and try one today!

Tonto Bar and Grill - For hundreds of years, Valentine's Day has been a special time to celebrate love and romance and to take time to appreciate those who fill our hearts with joy. There is no better way to commemorate romance than to enjoy it in the glowing embers of history at Tonto Bar & Grill.

Join us Friday, Feb. 14 from 4 to 10 p.m. for an evening of love and culinary delight in the beauty of the southern rim of the Tonto National Forest at Rancho Mañana. Show that someone how special they are with this exceptional evening at Tonto Bar & Grill.

Venues Cafe -Venues has been called "the most beautiful restaurant in all of Arizona" We are an American Bistro Restaurant open 365 Days per year. Call 480-595-9909 for Reservations - Great New Menus, Happy Hour Everyday 3-6pm, New Mid-Day Menu, New Seasonal Evening Menu, New Champagne Brunch Selection.

Vino 100 -Wine Tasting Thursday January 16 - New Wines For The New Year. Join us as we sip on some new selections to tantalize your palate. 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Just $10 or free with a purchase of $25 or more. Find us at Tuscany Village Center, 30835 N. Cave Creek Road.

Fundraiser for FAR

Saturday 18

ROCK AND ROLL RESCUE

January 18th, 2014

Location: Desert Mountain Cochise-Geronimo Clubhouse

Saturday - January 18th, 2014

6:00p.m. -10:00 pm

Tickets: $100

For more information contact: Laura Jones (480) 266-9862 or lcjcookie@cox.net

Little Shop of Horrors

Friday - Sunday

We've all killed our share of house plants.

But what if the plant returned the favor?

Friday, January 17 to Sunday, January 19

also

Friday, January 24 - Sunday, January 26

Meet Seymour Krelborn: Orphan. Loser. Nebbish. His dead-end job

in a skid-row flower shop is enlivened only by his love for the beautiful Audrey, seemingly destined to remain unrequited. Then one day at the wholesale flower market, after a mysterious solar eclipse, Seymour takes home a very special plant, which he names Audrey II. A plant that grows. A plant that sings. A plant with some unusual . . . appetites.A delightful mash-up of '60s camp horror, outrageous black comedy, and rock, doo-wop, and Motown, Little Shop was an off-Broadway smash before being "discovered" by Broadway and Hollywood. You'll laugh, you'll scream, you'll sing along, . . . and you'll never turn your back on your geraniums again.

(Rated H for Horticultural, due to slithering tendrils, gaping maws, on-stage germination, and mild fertilizer use.)

YMCA

Arizona Fine Art EXPO

January 16 - March 30

10th Annual Arizona Fine Art EXPO

The Arizona Fine Art EXPO unites an impressive gathering of 100 nationally acclaimed and award-winning artists that passionately produce art in studios and cabanas. Artists can be seen painting in all mediums, sketching in pen & ink, pastels and pencil, assembling mosaics, sculpting clay, carving wood, composing mixed media on canvas, welding, designing and sculpting jewelry. Outside, artists can be found working in outdoor cabanas carving alabaster, etching stone, welding metal, steel and copper, patina finishing, wood carving and more! The quaint Café de Expo offers scrumptious breakfasts, snacks and lunch in the afternoon. Enjoy eating indoors, surrounded by working artists, or sit outdoors under the festive umbrellas and listen to the whispering sounds of water fountains in the Sculpture Garden for added pleasure.

Thursday, January 16 - Sunday, March 30

10:00am - 6:00 p.m.

7 Days a Week

Arizona Fine Art EXPO

26540 N. Scottsdale Road

Scottsdale AZ 85255

Boulders Food & Wine Event

Monday 20

Wine Dinner

Monday 20

Contact Information

748 Easy Street

PO Box 734

Carefree AZ 85377

Jennifer Miles

Office Manager

480 488 3381

Fax 480 488 0328

Visitor Center Hours

Monday - Friday

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Board Members

Chris Kempster

Chairman

Asset Protection Concepts

Evelyn Johnson

Immediate Past Chairwoman

Cave Creek Museum

Jennifer McGirr

Incoming - Chairwoman

National Bank of Arizona

Patrick Jones

Treasurer

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate

Sonoran Desert Lifestyles

Rita Brady

Secretary

Rubbish Works

Jeff Penzone

Director

Images AZ

Linda Skartvedt

Director

Realty ONE Group

Ron Welch

Director

Karsten's Ace Hardware

Brian Jones

Director

Common Sense Financial

Dr. Debbi Burdick

Ex- Officio

Cave Creek Unified School District

Volunteers Needed

Click the picture to see who needs you.

Mentoring

Thursdays

Make your appointment today with

Larry Balboni. He is our representative from SCORE here to help in all aspects of your business needs. All mentoring is FREE!

All mentoring sessions are on

Thursdays at the

Foothills Community Foundation from

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Click here to sign up with Larry for your Free Mentoring. (Click the green box on the SCORE website on the right hand column and fill out your information requesting Larry Balboni on Thursdays.

Looking for a Job

Click the picture to see who is hiring.

Trainings and Seminars

Click below to see what up coming trainings/seminars are available to you from each of the listed companies.

Wish List

The Food Bank needs your help to fill the shelves!

Jelly

Peanut Butter

Canned Pastas

Juice

Canned Tuna

Crackers

Pasta Sauce

Sugar, Tea, Coffee

Diapers - N, 1, 2, 6

There are many locations around town that are accepting non-perishable donations. Keep your eyes peeled for these locations and consider donating one or more of the needed items.

Parkway Bank

6300 E Cave Creek Rd

Cave Creek

Cave Creek Carefree Curves

6501 E Cave Creek Road #5

Cave Creek

Horny Toad

6738 E Cave Creek Road

Cave Creek

Harold's Corral

6895 E Cave Creek Road

Cave Creek

Smokehouse and Pour House Patio

6245 E Cave Creek Road

Cave Creek

Desert Foothills Library

38443 School House Road

Cave Creek

Wild West Pawn

6032 E Cave Creek Road

Cave Creek

Gold Mine Thrift Shop

6502 E Cave Creek Rd

Cave Creek

The Foothills Food Bank is located at:

6038 E Hidden Valley Drive

Cave Creek.

Raffle

Mark your calendar

ENCORE Mixer with the Soroptimist

Tuesday, January 28

Carefree Physical Therapy

5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Business Breakfast

Thursday, January 30

Harold's Corral

8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

History Highlights

From the Cave Creek Museum

(Kraig Nelson)

In 1945 two well-educated men met at a Kiwanis luncheon in downtown Phoenix. Kenyon Turner (K.T.) Palmer, who earned a law degree from the University of Arizona, and Thomas D. (Tom) Darlington, a Stanford University graduate, discussed creating a new town someday. Ten years later a company was formed called The Carefree Development Corporation and land acquisition commenced.

Tree Recycling

Are you slow to taking down the Christmas Decorations? There is still

FREE Christmas Tree Recycling
Now until January 25, 2014

Lowe's is located on the northwest corner of

Carefree Highway and Cave Creek Road.

During Regular Store Hours 6:00am till 9:00pm

In the Lowe's parking lot in Carefree next to the Garden Center. This is a perfect opportunity for everyone in Carefree to recognize our local business which continues to make significant contributions to our community and to our economy.

Please ensure all decorations are removed from the trees prior to dropping them off at the Lowe's recycling site.

We appreciate our