CAREFREE TRUTH
Letters from Readers & Events: 1/28/15
Foothills Animal Rescue Fundraiser- Skin Revision (Located at Easy Street Clinic in Carefree) will receive donations for Foothills Animal Rescue throughout the entire month of January. As a "Thank You" every donor will receive a $10 gift certificate toward any skin care treatment. Skin Revision will also donate 10% of any treatment scheduled in January to FAR. For information please contact Easy Street Clinic at 480-595-0001.
What: Boots, Bling & Beautiful Things Luncheon and Tea
When: January 29, 2015 - 11:30 am to 2:30 pm
Where: Fairway House at Grayhawk Golf Club; 8620 Thompson Peak Parkway; Scottsdale
Cost: $50 per person payable in advance of event
Reservations: Contact Mary James at 480 488-1840 by January 24 deadline
Carefree P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) chapter FG will be hosting "Boots, Bling & Beautiful Things", a luncheon and tea where guests will meet five talented artists and view their works.
Members of Chapter FG invite all to join them from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Fairway House at Grayhawk Golf Club; 8620 E. Thompson Peak Parkway in Scottsdale. Event Chair Mary James said "This will be our fourth year of offering a unique event where the fine artists showcase their work as guests mingle amongst them. The venue lends itself perfectly and is set against the stunning backdrop of Pinnacle Peak in the distance. Luncheon and tea are sure to celebrate this year's theme of "Boots, Bling & Beautiful things. Please join us as we support our educational projects."
Featured artists include Florie Amster, Pat Kelly, Dick Mueller, Carole Perry and Beth Zink. Each will present their art and guests will have the opportunity to purchase pieces that day. The P.E.O. Organization was founded in 1869 with a mission to provide higher education opportunities for women.
Proceeds from the fundraiser will fund education opportunities for women. P.E.O. chapters support the educational and charitable funds of the P.E.O. Sisterhood, but are not classified as charitable by the IRS. Therefore, donations to individual chapters do not meet the IRS requirements for a charitable income tax deduction. P.E.O. shall not be liable in any way for any goods and services supplied by third-party vendors or public establishments.
Desert Foothills Library 7th Annual “BELIEVE” GALA
Hosted cocktails and silent auction, followed by dinner and a performance by the Desert Foothills Theatre. All proceeds benefit the Library, a 501(c)3 non-profit – the only privately funded public library in the state of Arizona and celebrating their 61st anniversary! For tickets, visit the Library or call 480-488-2286. Individual tickets are $175 per person. Sponsorships are also available and all involvement is welcomed.
Who: Desert Foothills Woman’s Club
What: Annual Fundraiser “Mardi Gras Masquerade & Madness”
When: Thursday, February 12, 2015
Where: Grayhawk Golf Club Fairway House 8620 E Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale
Media contact: Nedra Williams 480-773-3753 nedrawilliams@cox.net
MARDI GRAS MASQUERADE & MADNESS
It may be Thursday, February 12, 2015, to be exact, but the Desert Foothills Woman’s Club invites you to think Fat Tuesday! Don your beads and masks and join us for a lively afternoon of Mardi Gras fun, food and entertainment held at Grayhawk Golf Club’s Fairway House, 8620 E Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale.
A toe-tapping, arm-waving musical review of Mardi Gras entertainment will follow a memorable New Orleans lunch catered by renown Grayhawk chefs. Get into the Mardi Gras spirit with lots of beads and beautiful masks or don your best Mardi Gras parade fashion. Whatever your garb, don’t miss the fun of Mardi Gras Masquerade & Madness!
A silent auction and lots of raffle prizes add to the afternoon’s excitement. The social hour begins at 10:30am with King Cakes, chicory coffee and Hurricanes. There will be plenty of Fat Tuesday atmosphere with fortune tellers, mimes and jesters entertaining while the Mardi Gras band is playing.
Tickets are $55, with proceeds benefitting student scholarships and area nonprofits such as Cave Creek Museum, Desert Foothills Library, Desert Foothills Land Trust, Foothills Caring Corps, Foothills Food Bank, and Horses Help. This year’s fundraiser is being graciously sponsored by Bankers Trust, Sagewood, Wells Fargo Advisors Renae Watkins & Greg Holditch, Financial Advisors, and Wells Fargo Bank.
Desert Foothills Woman’s Club is exclusively charitable and educational, extending friendship to all women in the greater Desert Foothills area. DFWC has been in existence since 1960 meeting monthly for a luncheon and to hear a featured speaker of local interest. There are also groups that meet once a month for special interests such as journaling, painting, cards, bunco, movies, dinner groups, and short day trips.
Order your tickets today. Reservations are required. For more details on the event or information on joining the Desert Foothills Woman’s Club contact Nedra Williams at 480-773-3753 or nedrawilliams@cox.net.
Making Plans for Mardi Gras Masquerade & Madness
Front Row: Vinceanne Casale, Amy Neibauer and Cindy Ramsey
Second Row: Eileen Swete, Margie Olson and Carol Wilson
Nedra Williams and Margie Olson are planning the decorations
Diane Dollison, Patty Schiano, Jane Heidel, Zach Letchford,
Stephanie Bradley and Cindy Roeder are rounding up thousands of beads and masks.
Kiwanis Concert Series
January 31, 2015 at 6pm
Dana Daniels "A Riot of Comedy Magic"
Dana Daniels sets out to prove his little green friend (and “straight man”) Psychic Parrot Luigi is truly clairvoyant by performing incredible magic blended with rapid-fire clean comedy and audience participation. The Academy of Magical Arts has repeatedly recognized Daniels for excellence, awarding him Comedy Magician of the Year and Stage Magician of the Year (twice). His many television appearances include “Stand up Live,” “Evening at the Improv,” “NBC's Comedy Club,” “Masters of Illusion” and “Lance Burton's Guerrilla Magic.” Daniels has also opened for such stars as Ray Romano, Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Tony Orlando, Randy Travis and Gary Shandling
Venue: Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, Carefree Town Center Gardens, 101 Easy Street, Carefree 85377
Tickets: $30. For information or to purchase tickets call (480) 488-7169 or visit www.kiwaniscarefree.org. Tickets may also be purchased at The Kiwanis Marketplace, 6535 E. Cave Creek Road.
February 7, 2015 at 6pm
Dunlap and Pennington "Two Pianos, Four Hands"
“Funny, entertaining and WOW can they play!” Dunlap and Pennington perform the mega hits of Broadway, cool Pops, hot Jazz and stunning Classical favorites. With their unbeatable mix of sophisticated style, witty humor and extraordinary talent, it is no surprise that audiences jump to their feet wanting more by the end of the show. Dunlap and Pennington hit #8 on ReverbNation and filmed their first PBS Special in August.
Venue: Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, Carefree Town Center Gardens, 101 Easy Street, Carefree 85377
Tickets: $30. For information or to purchase tickets call (480) 488-7169 or visit www.kiwaniscarefree.org. Tickets may also be purchased at The Kiwanis Marketplace, 6535 E. Cave Creek Road.
March 7, 2015 at 6pm
Kiwanis Concert Series
Todd Oliver & Friends "A Unique Ventriloquist"
Todd Oliver grew up loving dogs, ventriloquism and rock ‘n roll. So what better than to combine them all in “the feel good show of the year”! Todd Oliver and Friends - the “Friends” are Irving and Lucy, two dogs who talk up a storm with help from Oliver - have appeared on “Late Show with David Letterman,” “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” and “The Today Show.” If you’ve ever wondered how a dog looks at life, Todd Oliver & Friends in “A Unique Ventriloquist” on March 7, 2015, gives it to you straight from the dog’s mouth.
Venue: Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, Carefree Town Center Gardens, 101 Easy Street, Carefree 85377
Tickets: $30. For information or to purchase tickets call (480) 488-7169 or visit www.kiwaniscarefree.org. Tickets may also be purchased at The Kiwanis Marketplace, 6535 E. Cave Creek Road.
March 28, 2015 at 6pm
Kiwanis Concert Series
"Assisted Living, The Musical"
“Assisted Living: The Musical” on March 28, 2015, is for everyone growing older or thinking of doing so. “Wickedly funny!” proclaimed the San Francisco Examiner. Subtitled “Sex, Drugs and Gettin’ Old,” the original play by Rick Compton and Betsy Bennett tells the tale of a newly departed couple who are greeted in the afterlife by Tiny Tim. Soon the couple is revisiting “the best years of their lives” at Pelican Roost, an active senior living community peopled by numerous eccentric residents. Two accomplished actors play all 18 roles, accompanied by a pianist.
Venue: Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, Carefree Town Center Gardens, 101 Easy Street, Carefree 85377 Tickets: $30. For information or to purchase tickets call (480) 488-7169 or visit www.kiwaniscarefree.org. Tickets may also be purchased at The Kiwanis Marketplace, 6535 E. Cave Creek Road.
Cave Creek Museum Hosts “Authors’ Month” and “Valentine Party” Children’s Program in February
The Cave Creek Museum’s popular “Authors’ Month” returns in February! The Museum lined up an exciting roster of authors to speak each Saturday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the historic church, followed by a “meet and greet,” book signing and refreshments inside the Museum until 3:30 p.m.
The line-up includes: Sheldon Winkler, author of "The Music of World War II, War Songs and their Stories" on Feb. 7; Jeffrey Marshall, author of "Little Miss Sure Shot" on Feb. 14; Jerry Matney, author of "Woman War Chief" on Feb. 21; and Bryan Dooley, author of "Bryan's Black Mountain Barbecue: Stories and Recipes” on Feb. 28. Admission is free.
The Museum is also hosting a special “Come to a Valentine Party” children’s program from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sun., Feb. 8. Guests to this family-friendly event will make traditional Valentine crafts, enjoy an edible treat, make cards, play historic games, find Valentines around the Museum and celebrate Arizona’s birthday. All ages are welcome. The event is free, but reservations are requested since seating is limited.
March is “Archaeology Month” and families and friends are also invited to attend the annual “Archaeology EXPO at Spur Cross” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sat., March 7 at the Spur Cross Conservation Area.
Cave Creek Museum is located at 6140 Skyline Drive, in Cave Creek. Call (480) 488-2764 or visit www.cavecreekmuseum.org.
ARIZONA MUSICFEST 2015
Following up on a record-breaking 2014 Festival which realized a 42% increase in ticket sales, Arizona Musicfest announces Arizona Musicfest 2015 (January 29 - March 5, 2015). Featuring top artists of Classical, Chamber, Jazz, Rock and Roll, Country, Bluegrass and Pop, the 2015 Festival will offer fourteen extraordinary concerts at venues in Scottsdale and Phoenix.
Hotel California - A Salute to the Eagles
Thursday, January 29, at 7:30pm
The Eagles mega hits "Take It Easy," "Heartache Tonight," "Desperado," "Hotel California," and solo titles from Don Henley, Glen Frey and Joe Walsh are the backbone of this exciting, action-packed tribute to one of the greatest Rock and Roll Hall of Fame bands in history, the Eagles. Hotel California, one of the most popular tribute acts on the scene today, faithfully reproduces the sound of the Eagles classic studio recordings.
Venue: Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale 85255
Tickets: $23; $33, $49, $65; College with ID $10
Call (480) 840-0457 or visit www.azmusicfest.org
Feelin' Groovy - The Era of Simon & Garfunkel
Monday, February 2 at 7:30pm
Charismatic performer Jim Witter takes you on a groovy trip through the hit playlist and pop culture memories of the 1960s via the era's most popular duo, Simon and Garfunkel, featuring seminal songs like "The Sound of Silence," "I am a Rock," "Homeward Bound," "A Hazy Shade of Winter," "Bridge Over Troubled Water," "The Boxer," "Cecilia," and "Scarborough Fair."
Venue: Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale 85255
Tickets: $23, $33, $49, $65; College with ID $10
Call (480) 840-0457 or visit www.azmusicfest.org
The Duke Ellington Orchestra
Friday, February 6 at 7:30pm
Composer, bandleader and influential icon of American Music, jazz artist Duke Ellington and his band, The Duke Ellington Orchestra, entertained millions of people around the world with jazz standards such as "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)," "Sophisticated Lady," "Mood Indigo," "Solitude," "Take the A Train" and "Satin Doll." "Mood Indigo," one of many Duke Ellington Orchestra recordings inducted into the GRAMMY Hall of Fame, is on NPR's list of the 100 most important musical works of the 20th Century. Ellington's rich legacy continues to thrill as the band is discovered anew with each generation.
Venue: Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale 85255
Tickets: $23, $33, $49, $65; College with ID $10
Call (480) 840-0457 or visit www.azmusicfest.org
New York Polyphony
Sunday, February 8 at 3pm
Early Music. Modern sensibility. Praised for a "rich, natural sound that's larger and more complex than the sum of its parts" (NPR), New York Polyphony is regarded as one of the finest vocal chamber ensembles in the world. Geoffrey Williams, countertenor; Steven Caldicott Wilson, tenor; Christopher Dylan Herbert, baritone; and Craig Phillips, bass, apply a distinctively modern touch to repertoire that ranges from austere medieval melodies to cutting-edge contemporary compositions. Arizona Musicfest presents this special concert in collaboration with the Musical Instrument Museum.
Venue: MIM Music Theater, located in the Musical Instrument Museum,
4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050
Tickets: $47.50, $57.50
Call (480) 478-6000 or visit www.azmusicfest.org
Mike Kocour Quintet
Tuesday, February 10 at 7:30pm
Hailed by the Chicago Tribune as "one of the most sophisticated pianists in jazz," Mike Kocour has performed around the world with artists and ensembles as varied as Dizzy Gillespie and the Chicago Symphony. He has been a guest on National Public Radio's "Piano Jazz with Marion McPartland," enthusiastically introduced to international radio audiences as a brilliant pianist and composer, "He plays with remarkable creativity and a technique to die for. Sparkling sophistication, the order of the day."
Venue: Troon Country Club, 25000 North Windy Walk Drive, Scottsdale 85255
Cocktails: A cash bar is available
Tickets: $49
Call (480) 840-0457 or visit www.azmusicfest.org
Steep Canyon Rangers
Thursday, February 12 at 7:30pm
Nimble instrumental agility, tight vocal harmonies, and inventive songwriting have made Steep Canyon Rangers an audience favorite. Appearing on television's "Austin City Limits," the "Late Show with David Letterman," and the "Today Show," as well as onstage at Carnegie Hall and the Grand Ole Opry, Steep Canyon Rangers is considered one of the most respected bluegrass ensembles performing today. The band won a GRAMMY Award in 2013 for their album Nobody Knows You and frequently appears alongside comedian/banjo master Steve Martin. "True bluegrass, when done well, is a thing of art and the Steep Canyon Rangers are the genre's current Rembrandt." (Examiner.com)
Venue: Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale 85255
Tickets: $49, $65; College with ID $10
Call (480) 840-0457 or visit www.azmusicfest.org
Pianist Orli Shaham
Tuesday, February 17 at 7:30pm
A consummate musician recognized for her grace, subtlety and vitality, Orli Shaham has established an impressive international reputation as one of today's most gifted pianists. Hailed by critics on four continents, Shaham is in demand for her prodigious skills and admired for her interpretations of both standard and modern repertoire. The Chicago Tribune recently referred to her as "a first-rate Mozartean" in a performance with the Chicago Symphony, and London's Guardian said Shaham's playing was "perfection" during her recent Proms debut with the BBC Symphony Orchestra.
Venue: Temple Chai, 4645 East Marilyn Road, Phoenix 85032
(south of Greenway, west of Tatum)
Tickets: $34, $50; College with ID $10
Call (480) 840-0457 or visit www.azmusicfest.org
Bob Moody & Friends
Featuring Simply Three
Thursday, February 19 at 5:30pm & 8:30pm
Multi-talented Robert Moody, Arizona Musicfest Artistic Director, hosts and performs in this unique cabaret-style evening featuring a variety of outstanding guest artists. This much-loved annual concert offers a wide range of musical styles, showcasing the entertaining diversity, artistry and accessibility of Maestro Moody and his talented friends. Featured guest artist for 2015 is Simply Three (Glen McDaniel, violin; Nicholas Villalobos, bass; Zack Clark, cello), the hip string ensemble that has taken audiences and YouTube by storm. This is a Festival favorite that is sure to be a sell out for BOTH shows!
Venue: Fairway House at Grayhawk, 8620 E. Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale 85255
Cocktails: A cash bar is available
Tickets: $49
Call (480) 840-0457 or visit www.azmusicfest.org
FESTIVAL HEADLINER
Rosanne Cash
The River & The Thread
Friday, February 20 at 7:30pm
GRAMMY Award winner Rosanne Cash performs songs from her new hit recording, The River & The Thread, plus other favorites. Since her 1981 breakout hit, Seven Year Ache, Cash has followed in the footsteps of her legendary father, Johnny Cash, by extending the country genre to appeal to an even-wider and appreciative audience. A twelve-time GRAMMY nominee, Cash has also scored 11 No. 1 country hit singles, 21 Top 40 country singles and two Gold Records, plus 2014 Americana Music Association award nominations for Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, and Song of the Year.
Venue: Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale 85255
Tickets: $33, $43, $59, $75;
Call (480) 840-0457 or visit www.azmusicfest.org
ARIZONA MUSICFEST
FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA WEEK
Featuring Players From the Nation's Finest Orchestras
Scheherazade and Mozart
Arizona Musicfest Orchestra
Conducted by Robert Moody
Featuring Ricardo Morales, clarinet
Tuesday, February 24 at 7:30pm
Festival Orchestra Week opens with a dazzling program. Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade is a technicolor tour-de- force of intense orchestral colors and a captivating story inspired by The Arabian Nights. The solo violin of Frank Huang, Concertmaster of the Houston Symphony and Arizona Musicfest Orchestra, is the voice of Scheherazade as she enchants the Sultan
Mozart's Clarinet Concerto is a work of absolute genius that exquisitely displays the tone, range and agility of the clarinet, especially in the hands of featured soloist Ricardo Morales. "Hearing the amazing Ricardo Morales play ... was riveting!" proclaimed The New York Times whose critics regard him as a star of the clarinet world. Morales is former Principal Clarinet of the New York Philharmonic and the Metropolitan Opera, and currently Principal Clarinet of The Philadelphia Orchestra and Arizona Musicfest Orchestra.
The concert opens with Fanfare Ritmico. This work by GRAMMY and Pulitzer Prize winner Jennifer Higdon is a rich tapestry of sound. "Higdon's work is traditionally rooted yet imbued with integrity, freshness and a desire to entertain." The Times of London.
Venue: Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale 85255
Tickets: $49, $65; College with ID $10
Call (480) 840-0457 or visit www.azmusicfest.org
Beethoven, Bach & The Blue Danube
Arizona Musicfest Orchestra
Conducted by Robert Moody
Featuring Orion Weiss, piano
Thursday, February 26 at 7:30pm
Beethoven's majestic, sublime and much loved
Emperor Piano Concerto will be performed by one of the season's most sought-after soloists, Orion Weiss. His deeply felt and exceptionally crafted performances go far beyond his technical mastery and have won him worldwide acclaim. "When you're named after one of the biggest constellations in the night sky, the pressure is on to display a little star power - and the young pianist Orion Weiss did exactly that," said The Washington Post.
The extravagant orchestral transcription of Bach's Prelude & Fugue in E-flat Major is richly and imaginatively scored, eliminating the organ in exchange for enormous orchestral color. In just 22 minutes, Richard Strauss' Der Rosenkavalier Suite captures the many moods of the three-hour opera with all its tender moments and gorgeous music.
One of the most popular works in classical music, Johann Strauss'
Blue Danube Waltz is universally adored for its familiar signature melody.
Venue: Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale 85255
Tickets: $49, $65; College with ID $10
Call (480) 840-0457 or visit www.azmusicfest.org
Storm Large, Lead Singer of Pink Martini
The Crazy Arc of Love
Arizona Musicfest Orchestra
Conducted by Robert Moody
Friday, February 27 at 7:30pm
With her sultry blend of classical, jazz and pop, Pink Martini's lead singer, Storm Large, joins Robert Moody and the full Arizona Musicfest Orchestra for an unforgettable night. Storm Large is "Sensational!" - The New York Times. "An intoxicating and un-missable cocktail of power and vulnerability," - The Times of London. Her remarkable voice thrilled sold-out audiences when she performed with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center and Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl. The Crazy Arc of Love covers standards from the Great American Songbook to modern classics and popular hits, including My Funny Valentine, Someone to Watch Over Me, I've Got You Under My Skin, Hopelessly Devoted, Total Eclipse of the Heart, and more.
Venue: Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale 85255
Tickets: $23, $33, $49, $65; College with ID $10
Call (480) 840-0457 or visit www.azmusicfest.org
Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4 & Janáček Glagolitic Mass
Arizona Musicfest Orchestra, Chorus and Soloists
Conducted by Robert Moody
Dr. Rebecca Lord, Chorus Master
Sunday, March 1 at 3pm
One of Tchaikovsky's greatest works, the dramatic masterpiece Symphony No. 4 is the blockbuster anchor of this thrilling concert featuring the extraordinary talents of the Arizona Musicfest Orchestra. Profoundly expressive, pushing the boundary of every emotion, Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4 has it all: painful melancholy, capricious dreams and exuberant triumph.
This tour de force is paired with one of the 20th century's masterworks, Janáček's remarkable Glagolitic Mass. With its synthesis of thunderous brass outbursts, rhythmic energy, radiant melodies and interludes of rapt contemplation, the Glagolitic Mass has established itself as a spectacular contribution to the choral and orchestral repertoire.
The concert opens with Anton Bruckner's powerful setting of Psalm 150 for chorus, soprano soloist and orchestra.
Venue: Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale 85255
Tickets: $49, $65; College with ID $10
Call (480) 840-0457 or visit www.azmusicfest.org
FESTIVAL FINALE
The Bronx Wanderers
Thursday, March 5 at 7:30pm
This is the ultimate soundtrack of 50s, 60s and 70s rock and roll! The music of Frankie Valli, Paul Anka, Neil Sedaka, and many other greats, performed with superlative vocals and musicianship, infectious energy, and a genuine love for the music. The Bronx Wanderers turn back time with heartfelt authentic and original renditions of chart-topping songs like "The Wanderer," "American Graffiti," "Happy Days," "Sherry," "Runaway," "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place," "Teenager in Love," and "Put Your Head on my Shoulder."
Venue: Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale 85255
Tickets: $23, $33, $49, $65; Student $5; College with ID $10
Call (480) 840-0457 or visit www.azmusicfest.org
Did you know Phoenix New Times Named the Desert Foothills Library
"Best Library in the Valley" in 2014.
February Highlights:
Saturday, February 7, 6 p.m.
Desert Foothills Library 7th Annual “BELIEVE” GALA
Hosted cocktails and silent auction, followed by dinner and a performance by the Desert Foothills Theatre. All proceeds benefit the Library, a 501(c)3 non-profit – the only privately funded public library in the state of Arizona and celebrating their 61st anniversary! For tickets, visit the Library or call 480-488-2286. Individual tickets are $175 per person. Sponsorships are also available and all involvement is welcomed.
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Tuesday, February 3, 1 – 3 p.m.
Mystery Tea Panel Discussion: Cozy Mysteries
Meet nationally known mystery authors Kate Carlisle (“Smart. Funny. Murder.” NYT Bestselling cozies), Vicki Delany Constable Molly Smith Series optioned for TV, with a new library cozy series) and Jenn McKinlay (NYT Bestselling cozies for Library-lovers…and more) for a lively panel discussion, while you enjoy tea and gourmet treats in a beautiful social setting. Presented in partnership with The Poisoned Pen. Limited seating. Register: 480-488-2286.
Cost: $15 (Includes a signed copy of the latest novel from one of the authors. Your preference will be accommodated if possible; limited copies of each title will be available, and additional titles will be available for sale).
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Tuesday, February 17, 1 - 3 p.m.
Let's Play Poker (Adults 18+)
Dealers from the Arena Poker Room at Talking Stick Resort 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 and when to hold'm/fold'm. Supervised play will follow the presentation. Limited seating. Register: 480-488-2286.
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Thursday, February 19, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
The Lewis & Clark Air Rifle: the Gun that Really Won the West…
…without producing a single injury or fatality. The Colt and Winchester firearms are well known and recognized as the predominant repeating firearms that are associated with the violent and bloody taming of the American West. This presentation describes this exceedingly rare and little known historic air rifle, Meriwether Lewis’ repeated use of the gun for “Firepower Diplomacy”, its psychological effect on the Indians, and how it compared to firearms of the day. Forensic Scientist Luke Haag is a former Criminalist and Technical Director of the Phoenix Crime Laboratory. Register: 480-488-2286.
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Thursday, February 26, 10 a.m. – Noon
Arizona Authors Showcase
Join four local authors, as they briefly tell about their stories. Following the book signings (please bring cash or check), we’ll celebrate with cake and tea.
Carrie Shubert: Living in the Third Dimensional Soap Opera...A Spiritual Guide to Sanity. Wisdom gathered from life lessons of a renowned psychic.
Paula Dieck: I Look Like Me. A child adopted at birth searches for meaning and explores the struggles she experiences into her adult years.
Rob Stearns: The Question. If you could have THE answer to only one QUESTION, what would you ask?
Nancy Rossman: Nothing for Tomorrow, A Memoir. Honoring a friend's final wish, even though it goes against one’s own beliefs.
Kids events
BIRTH – AGE 6 EVENTS
Tuesdays, 9:45am
Story Kids - Preschool Storytime
February 3,10,17 & 24
Children ages 2½ to 6, or those who have not yet entered kindergarten, are encouraged to join us for a 30 minute storytime featuring books, music, flannel stories and puppets. Each week there will be an activity of some kind that follows the stories. Some weeks it may be a movement or music activity, and other weeks will include an art activity. Siblings are welcome. Registration is not required.
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Thursdays, 9:45am
Little Ones - Family Lapsit
February 5,12,19, & 26
Little ones ages 8 to 35 months are invited to join us for a fun 20-minute romp with music, books, rhymes, fingerplays, and felt stories. We reinforce concepts such as colors, shapes & counting to help your child build a strong foundation of literacy skills. Siblings are welcome. Registration is not required.
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Thursdays, 10:30am, January 8 to February 12
Knowing & Growing University: Fun with Math & Science
As part of a grant from the Scottsdale Library, this 6-week course focuses on ways for parents to involve their little ones in learning math and science activities. Call to register anytime during the course. Space is limited to 20 children.
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Thursdays, 10:30am, February 26 to April 2
Knowing & Growing University: Get Ready to Read
As part of a grant from the Scottsdale Library, this 6-week course highlights six essential early literacy skills that children need to know. All participants receive a free book following each session. Call to register anytime during the course. Space is limited to 20 children.
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Friday, February 20th, 10-11am
Fuzzy Rainbows Playgroup
Looking for a way to connect with other parents who have children ages 2-6? The Fuzzy Rainbow Playgroup involves sensory play activities in a group setting to enhance the development of all children from 2 years of age & up. The playgroup will be led by a licensed Occupational Therapist who will introduce children to tactile objects, musical movement, and simple art. Each session will also provide education to parents and caregivers on sensory activities to enhance their child’s development outside the library playgroup. Call to register.
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KIDS
Read Around the World - Winter Reading Program
Runs from February 1 to March 3
The Desert Foothills Library, in partnership with the Kiwanis Club of Carefree is offering a winter reading program. Each participant, ages 1 & up, may read 10 books anytime during the program’s duration, and receive a free book, courtesy of the Kiwanis Club. Children who turn in a completed reading record will be eligible to enter a drawing - to receive 1 of 4 prizes. The drawing will be held after the program’s conclusion. Prizewinners will be contacted. Children can read on their own, listen to audiobooks, or be read to by a parent or caregiver. Free program, register anytime during the program’s duration. Contact the library for further details.
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Tuesday, February 17, 1-3pm
Tea Party & Crafts
Bring your AG, My Twin, Journey or similar-sized doll with you for a fun tea party experience. We will try some tasty treats, read some tea-party stories and do some crafts. We will even make a real-looking smoothie for your doll to take home. Children in grades K-5 are invited to this tea party. Weather permitting; program will take place on the outside veranda. This is a CCUSD no-school day! Please call to register.
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Thursday, February 19, 4-5pm
Kid’s Explore
Kids will explore the human circulatory system with Miss Teri. Science & art activities about the human heart and blood flow for grades K-5. Call to register.
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Saturday, February 21, 10am-Noon
AWE Early Literacy Station Open House
The library has a brand new computer with over 15 educational games & books on it. Children ages 2 – 11 can log-in for a free half-hour session of Spanish/English bilingual learning fun! Funded by the Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church.
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Saturday, February 21, 1-2:30
Birdology
This program is for anyone who likes nature. Mark from the Maricopa Audubon Society will be giving a slide show about area birds, and discuss good spots for viewing them. After the presentation, kids will have an opportunity to decorate their own wooden bird house. The presentation will be geared to kids in grades 2 and up. Please call to register.
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Thursday, February 26, 4-5pm
Lego Club
Bring your imagination and build Legos. Geared to children ages 3-12. Younger children may need parental guidance, but are welcome to attend and use the bigger blocks. February theme is ‘treehouses’, but children may build whatever they want. Registration is not required.
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PARENTS
Saturday, February 28, 10am-Noon
Allergies & Headache Relief
Parents & caregivers: Please join us for a free presentation on homeopathic remedies that can be safely used at home to help people of all ages with allergy, headache and sinus issues. There will be a Q&A session after. Presented by Ben Ta’ati CCH, from the American Medical College of Homeopathy, LLC. Call to register: 480-488-2286.
Desert Foothills Library
Work Schedule: Monday – Thursday 10am – 530pm
38443 North Schoolhouse Road
P.O. Box 4070 85327
Phone: 480-488-2286
Fax: 480-595-8353
Did you know Phoenix New Times Named the Desert Foothills Library
"Best Library in the Valley" in 2014.
Desert Foothills Library Youth Events/Programs
Information for all events: Contact Colleen Crowley or David Court, Desert Foothills Library, 480-488-2286, salberts@dfla.org, dcourt@dfla.org, www.desertfoothillslibrary.org
Where: All events below take place at Desert Foothills Library, 38443 North Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, 85327.
Cost: All events are free.
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When: 9:45 AM – 10:15 AM, Tuesday (every week)
What: Toddler Storytime (ages 2-5)
Join us for stories and songs at the library!
No registration required.
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When: 9:45 AM – 10:15 AM, Thursday (every week)
What: Little Ones Storytime (ages birth-36 months)
Join us for stories and songs at the library!
No registration required.
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When: 1 – 3 PM (last Sunday of each month)
What: Teen Advisory Group
This group brings together teens who are interested in being involved here at the Desert Foothills Library. Whether through volunteering or brainstorming for programs, come meet other library enthusiasts and share your ideas. Refreshments are provided.
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When: 4:00 – 5:00 PM every Friday
What: Teen Table Games
Looking for something to do on a Friday afternoon? Join us for table games – from Pictionary to Monopoly, chess and checkers and much more! Refreshments are provided.
Books Can...
(ages 0-5 years, 6-week series)
This course uses popular picture books to promote your child's social and emotional development as well as address challenging behaviors.
Thursdays, 10/16 - 11/20
10:30 AM
Desert Foothills Library 2014 Adult Events/Programs
Information for all events: Contact Dereth DeHaan or David Court, Desert Foothills Library, 480-488-2286, ddehaan@dfla.org, dcourt@dfla.org, www.desertfoothillslibrary.org
Where: All events below take place at Desert Foothills Library, 38443 North Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, 85327.
Cost: All events are free, except where noted.
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When: 4 – 5 p.m., Every Tuesday
What: Guided Meditation
Modern science continues to prove that meditation, an ancient and powerful technique, helps us deeply rest, connect to our inner selves and restore ourselves physically, mentally, and spiritually. Guided meditation practice will help you to de-stress from the busy-ness of your everyday life, restore good sleep habits and change destructive habits and thoughts. In this practice, we lie on the floor with closed eyes and relax in the space just before sleep. This may be easier for you than traditional seated meditation. Please bring any props, such as a yoga mat or a blanket, that will make you more comfortable. If you cannot lie down on the floor, you may sit on a chair. Instructors Judith Zeiger and Marci Sheer. Special Registration Process: Call or email Judith Zeiger (480)760-5645 jazeiger@cox.net.
Cost: $5 cash, pay to instructor at each class.
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When: REGULAR Class 8:45 – 9:45 a.m., Every Friday; CHAIR Class 10 – 10:30 a.m.
CHAIR Class 1 – 1:45 p.m., Every Wednesday
What: Qigong/Tai Chi Easy
A discipline that can be practiced and benefits gained at any age – you are never too old! A blending of Qigong and Tai Chi, with deep breathing and repeated gentle motions and stretches to improve health, balance, agility and flexibility. The “Chair” class is for anyone who wants to take it extra slow and easy. Wear loose clothing and bare feet. Limited to 15. Special Registration Process: Call or email instructor Bina Bou: 480-284-1300 or bina.b75@gmail.com.
Cost: Prepay instructor $20 cash for 4 classes; or $8 drop-in.
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When: 1 – 2 p.m., Every Sunday
Noon – 1 p.m., Every Thursday
What: Gentle Yoga
This slow-paced class focuses on breathing, gentle yoga poses, and stretching to increase flexibility and balance. Please bring a yoga mat. Limited to 15. Special Registration Process: Call or email instructor Sylvia Labrado: 480-776-4743 or agelessyogaaz@gmail.com.
Cost: $5 cash, pay to instructor at each class.
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What: Spanish Offerings
When: 10:30 a.m. – noon, Every Wednesday
What: Intermediate Conversational Spanish.
Informal chat session using various books, flashcards, etc. Beginning April 23, each week will feature a half-hour episode of the Destinos series on DVD, followed by discussion in Spanish. No instructor. Contact Barbara Koca, 480-488-5332.
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When: 5 – 7 p.m., 3rd Tuesday each month
What: Cinematic Reflections on the Cold War Era
Each documentary film in this series is introduced by documentary filmmaker Penelope Price, who will discuss the cinematic style; a post-film discussion follows, led by Gary Zaro, faculty expert from Paradise Valley Community College(PVCC). The film series traces the evolution of the Cold War from its genesis after WWII to its conclusion in 1991 with the formal dissolution of the USSR. The films reveal the back stories behind the events, interview the major players, and analyze the political fallout that occurred during that time. Limited seating. Register: 480-488-2286. Supported and funded by: Arizona State Library, Institute of Museum and Library Services (federal), PVCC & Desert Foothills Library.
Learn a new craft, hear a lecture, exercise your brain and more at the Foothills Community Foundation
Are you looking to learn a new craft or skill, like card making, digital photography or acting? Do you want to expand your mind by hearing a fascinating lecture or viewing a colorful art show? Or, maybe you’re up for a good game of Bingo or Bridge? These are just some of the many classes, events and activities offered for local residents of all ages at the Foothills Community Foundation’s (FCF) Holland Community Center, 34250 N. 60th Street, Bldg. B, in Scottsdale.
As FCF prepares to celebrate its fifth year at the Holland Community Center campus, its staff and volunteers have lined up an exciting roster of events, presentations and activities.
“We’re so fortunate to live in a community that cherishes arts and entertainment, that cares about sustainability and that welcomes the chance to learn from others,” said Chris Winger, FCF president and CEO. “Take advantage of our Holland Community Center…not only will you expand your mind, you’re sure to make some new friends or re-connect with old ones.”
FCF has added “Toddler Story and Playtime” sessions on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The class features a mix of open play, songs, stories, dances, parachute play and bubbles. Geared towards parents, grandparents, caregivers and their toddlers, the classes are free through October 30. Starting Nov. 6, FCF will sell punch cards offering five classes for $30. No reservations are required but adults must stay with their toddlers (no drop-offs).
Sue Parker of Cave Creek is teaching Card Making classes from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 5, March 5, April 2 and May 7. The Thursday evening classes are geared towards adults and offer a fun way to learn how to create greeting cards using Stampin’ Up products, including exclusive stamps, paper, stamp pads, ribbons and other embellishments. For $20 per class, participants learn how to make four greeting cards and/or a possible 3-D project, such as a small gift box or treat bag.
“People sometimes think they need some special skills or be "crafty" in order to participate, but that’s not the case,” Parker said, adding that she sees both women and men in her classes. “My favorite thing is the reaction when someone stamps for the first time, assembles their card, and sits back amazed at what they just created. And if someone is an experienced stamper, they get new ideas and learn some new techniques. Even people with a room full of craft supplies at home will enjoy the social atmosphere of crafting together with new friends.”
Other upcoming FCF classes at the Holland Community Center include Brain Games, Bridge, Digital Photography, Adobe Photoshop Elements, an “Art Relaxation and Herbal Teas” class that includes Tai Chi relaxation exercises, and two Focus on Your Health classes about finding health help in the home and getting through the holidays after experiencing a loss.
Desert Foothills Theater (DFT) and the Desert Awareness Committee are also part of the Foothills Community Foundation. For a full list of FCF classes, MindQuest lectures, visual arts shows, DFT theater productions and classes, Desert Awareness hikes and educational programs, and other activities, visit www.azfcf.org or call (480) 488-1090.
ANIMAL ADVISORY
13 mini horses arrive at Triple Horse Rescue
All search for forever homes for the new year
On January 2, 2015, 13 mini horses in a multitude of petite sizes and colors, made their way from Florida to Triple R Horse Rescue’s ranch in Cave Creek, Ariz. All of the tiny horses are anxious to find forever homes with loving families and horse lovers during the holiday season. With names like Tawny, Snowflake, Blaze, Jimmy Blue, Fancy, Bucky Girl and Biggatie, they all are ready to meet their future new owners.
This amazingly large group of minis is eager to get settled as soon as possible. Each mini horse is available for adoption at Triple R Horse Rescue, which is located at 6206 East Rockaway Hills Drive in Cave Creek, Ariz. Persons interested in adopting the tiny horses can make an appointment by calling Christy at 480-243-2154.
About Triple R Horse Rescue
Triple R Horse Rescue is a 501(c)3 organization that rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes horses surrendered to its care. The organization, which is run 100% by volunteers, relies on support from the community to fulfill its mission. Located on three acres donated by Lil Bit North Ranch in Cave Creek, Ariz. Triple R Horse Rescue is dedicated to assisting the 175,000 unwanted horses in the United States. During the past three years, the organization has re-homed more than 100 horses.
Ken Bacher has been named president of Triple R Horse Rescue, a 501(c)3 organization that rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes horses surrendered to its care.
Bacher, who has more than 10 years of experience as a horse trainer, is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the organization. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology and has more than 30 years of sales and marketing experience and spent 15 years as a manufacturer representative for electronic test equipment.
For more information about Triple R Horse Rescue visit http://www.triplerhorserescueaz.com or call 602.396.8726.
Romeo
Foothills Animal Rescue Resale Boutique
Weekly Specials
January 2015
Coming this later later this week. A special
delivery of Ethan Allen Furniture.
Excellent quality and condition. When you
visit the Boutique be sure to check out
the Furniture Barn.
Our Adoption Center is right behind us.
After shopping with us don't forget to check out
the wonderful, adoptable animals.
Adoption hours: Monday - Saturday 11:00-5:00.
They are the reason we are all here.
Thank you,
Krisie
Valentine
gifts
for the
special
people
in
your
life.
Select:
Jewelry
Books
Art
or
Gift Certificates
Men's Department
ANYTHING WITH
BLACK
50% OFF
Women's Department
ANYTHING WITH
BLACK
50% OFF
Houseware's Department
ANYTHING WITH
BLACK
50% OFF
Christine Quinn-Warner
Manager
Foothills Animal Rescue Resale Boutique
23030 N. Pima Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
A BIG THANK YOU!!!!
Foothills Animal Rescue thanks you for all your generous donations.
January's
Raffle
Item
OUR NEW RAFFLE ITEM IS....
A beautiful Sterling Silver & Druzie Necklace.
1 ticket $2.00
3 tickets $5.00
7 tickets $10.00
Raffle ends the last day of the month.
Consider Making a Donation
You make the difference by providing us the resources to change over 500 lives this year. Please consider making a donation so we can continue to provide outstanding care.
Volunteer Your Time
Come be a dog walker, kitty cuddler, adoption counselor, office helper or help in the resale boutique. We rely on you to provide that extra level of care.
Just a Click of the Mouse
The Heavy Smoke Nearly Took Baxter's Life....
As firefighters checked the burning home for any residents trapped inside, the all too familiar sound of a barking dog arose from the fire. Henry, a veteran firefighter with the local fire department, ran inside the dense smoke and fire and came out with a lifeless black labrador obviously suffering from smoke inhalation. Thanks to a donation of a Fido Bag from The Fetch Foundation last summer, Baxter lived to see another day. “I'm thrilled to hear this,” Marie Peck of The Fetch Foundation said of the dogs' rescue with the help of the donated mask. “I'm just really glad we were able to make a difference for that family's pet.”
Click Here To Save A Pet's Life
Donate a FIDO BAG
Marie Peck
The FETCH Foundation
602-617-2656
To the world you are a rescue person,
To a rescued dog you are the world.
Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center to offer employment assistance
Team Job Search will assist food bank customers with job searches
Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center will offer Team Job Search to its customers who seek employment in the Cave Creek/Carefree area. Beginning in September 2014, Team Job Search will provide workshops to assist food bank customers in finding the best job.
Team Job Search, which was created by Richard McCarty, is a community program sponsored by the Foothills Food Bank that will help individuals reinvent the way they look for work. In today’s market place, 98% of all resumes go through an inhuman electronic screening process that rejects 75% of applications before they are viewed by a human being. Team Job Search will teach food bank customers proven techniques to ensure that applications and resumes are selected for interviews. Team Job Search will conduct meetings to introduce food bank clients to new methods for finding the right job. Workshop times and dates will be announced soon and all sessions will be held at Desert Foothills Library in Cave Creek.
The Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center provides emergency food, financial assistance and other life necessities and resources to individuals and families in the desert foothills, which encompasses a 180-square mile area that includes Black Canyon City, Cave Creek, Carefree, Anthem, Desert Hills, New River, north Scottsdale and north Phoenix.
For more details, visit Foothills Food Bank at www.foothillsfoodbank.com or call 480.488.1145. Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center is located at Hidden Valley Drive in Cave Creek, Ariz.
Contact: Pam DiPietro 480.488/1145
Cave Creek Museum re-opens for the season on Wed., Oct. 1. Located at 6140 Skyline Drive, the Museum features an extensive collection of prehistoric and historic artifacts that describe the lives of Native Americans, miners, ranchers and pioneers. The museum hours are Wed., Thurs., Sat. and Sun. from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Fri. from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Entrance fees are $5 for adults; $3 for seniors; and $2 for students. Children 12 and under are free.
One of the biggest highlights of the season will be monthly demonstrations of the Museum’s historic “Golden Reef” Stamp Mill which dates back to 1880 and was used to crush hard rock ore so that gold could be separated and saved. There have not been any operational Stamp Mills in Maricopa County since the closure of the Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum in 2011, and Cave Creek Museum’s Stamp Mill is the only operational 10-Stamp Mill in the state. The schedule of monthly demonstrations will be announced on Oct. 1.
Another new exhibit will be “Saddle Up,” a colorful display of horse saddles dating from 1890 to 1950, including one that was made for a professional baseball player. The new “Baskets, Baskets, Beautiful Baskets” exhibit features Native American baskets dating from the 1880s to the 1930s.
The baskets are from several Arizona tribes: Pima (O'Odham), Navajo, Apache, Havasupai, Yavapai and Papago (Tohono O'Odham). In addition, the Museum will unveil a new “Arizona’s Greatest Battle” exhibit that features history about what is considered to be the greatest recorded battle ever fought in Arizona. The 1857 battle was the last in a series of skirmishes in which the O’Odham (Pima) and Piipaash (Maricopa) fought their adversaries to the west. The exhibit will include a replica war shield, a war club, sandals and more on loan from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
Lifestyle will also be highlighted in a new bola tie and “Dirty Laundry” washing machine exhibit.
“The washing machine was revolutionary because it changed a woman’s life dramatically,” said Evelyn Johnson, executive director of Cave Creek Museum. “We’ll show the evolution of this household task from 1870 through 1940.”
The museum will host several new children’s programs throughout the year and bring back popular annual events, including “A Miner’s Dinner” in November, “Antiques Appraisal Day” in January, “Authors’ Month” in February and its biggest fundraiser of the year, “Homes Through Time” home tour in March.
For information, call (480) 488-2764 or visit www.cavecreekmuseum.org.
Large and heavy stamp mills were used in the late 1800s and through the 1920s to crush hard rock ore so that the gold could be separated and saved. At one time, many such mills were reported to exist in the Cave Creek Mining District. The Museum’s “Golden Reef Mine Stamp Mill” was declared to be an Arizona State Historic Property by Arizona State Parks in 1986. The Museum is particularly pleased to showcase this 10-Stamp Mill that came from its own mining district and was originally located on Continental Mountain.
