CAREFREE TRUTH
Letters from Readers: 1/31/13
Lariat at Carefree Resort - Thursday - Burger Special $9.95, Saturday - Prime Rib Special for $14.95, Sunday - Breakfast Buffet for $16.95 seating starts at 7:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. February 1 - All you can eat Seafood Buffet for $29.95 per person. Make plans now to treat your significant other to a romantic dinner at the Lariat Restaurant on Valentines Day. For extra special pampering, book a room and Spa package at a great discount by calling our reservations number 480-595-3716.
Rhonda Heinricher
(Lyn's note: Herbert and I LOVE the seafood buffet, which takes place the 1st Friday of each month during the season, and the Sunday Brunch buffet.)
JUST IN TIME FOR VALENTINE’S DAY
CAREFREE FESTIVAL OF FINE CHOCOLATES AND FINE ART
*** Weekend Festival Kicks Off on Valentine’s Day**
CAREFREE, ARIZ., (January 11, 2013) – Carefree will get a special Valentine’s Day treat, as the 2nd Annual Carefree Festival of Fine Chocolates and Fine Art takes place over the holiday weekend that is known for love.
The free, family-friendly event will take place in downtown Carefree from noon – 5 p.m. on Thursday, February 14, and from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, February 15 – 17.
The festival takes place at 101 Easy Street, at the Carefree Desert Gardens, a four-acre botanical park in downtown Carefree, adjacent to the world-famous Carefree Sundial.
This year’s line-up includes live entertainment, fine art and a culinary marketplace providing easy, one-stop shopping for procrastinating individuals to pick up fine chocolate and gifts for the loved ones in their lives.
Confectioners include W-Xocolati Fine Chocolates, It’s a Devine Bakery and the San Franciso Chocolate Factory and others.
Artists include Launa Stan, Vicki Orrico, Philonese, Chris Heede and many others.
Entertainment includes world champion hoop dancer Brian Hammill of the Hochunk Nation, along with his wife, Toni of the Navajo nation making a guest appearance at 2pm on Sunday, plus western performer, Dakota Kid and pop guitarist Scott Helmer both performing daily, jazz singer Lauren Natalie performing Friday and Sunday and back by popular demand, The Desert Cactus Kickers dancing grannies performing at 1pm on Sunday.
The festival featuring romance, sweet treats and entertainment is part of a new series of events taking place in the town’s new park set against the backdrop of Black Mountain, considered the crown jewel of Carefree.
According to Carefree resident and area businessperson Laura Shutt, the event is ideal for the community. “As a local resident it gives me great pleasure to see how these new events add life and vitality to our close knit community. I love what is happening in downtown Carefree,” Shutt said.
The festival is presented on by Magic Bird Festivals, (www.magicbirdfestivals.com).
According to Roberta Toombs-Rechlin of Magic Bird, “We are very excited to work with the Town of Carefree. The Carefree Town Garden Center will be a beautiful backdrop for these great events. And really, what woman doesn’t love chocolate on Valentine’s Day?”
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About Magic Bird Festivals:
Magic Bird Festivals was founded in 1989, by Roberta Toombs-Rechlin and Lester Rechlin. The Cave Creek, Ariz.-based company also presents many locally inspired events throughout the year including the Carefree Christmas Festival Gift Market, the Carefree Fine Arts of the Southwest Festival and Carefree Indian Market & Cultural Festival. For more information, visit magicbirdfestivals.com, call 480-488-2014 or write PO Box 1803, Cave Creek, Arizona 85327.
(Lyn's note: The 12 winning photos from the Carefree Desert Gardens Photo Contest will premier at this Magic Bird Festival for public favorite voting, so be sure to stop by our tent to vote for your favorite!)
Monthly Book Sale
February 1st, 2nd & 3rd !
Friday, February 1st from 9am-6pm
Saturday, February 2nd from 10am-4pm
AND...
Sunday, February 3rd from noon-4pm
NOTE: No sales during sale setup or take down.
"You never forget the books you loved as a kid. You never forget the poems you memorized, the first book you read until the cover fell off, the book you read hidden from your mother. What an honor to hold hands with a child's imagination in this way." ~Meg Medina
As usual we will have bargain books for 50¢ and $1.00 on tables in the library outside the book store. The rest of the specials will be found inside the book store.
In the book store, buy one (1) book and get one (1) of equal or lesser value free of the following categories:
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•Political books in the book store
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•Biographies in the book store
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•Autobiographies in the book store
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•Travel books in the book store
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•Coffee Table books on tables in book store
In the bargain sale area outside the book store, buy one (1) book and get one (1) of equal or lesser value free of the following category:
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•Cook books on the black carts in the bargain area
Sunday afternoon from 12:00 till 4:00 Buy a bag of bargain books for $5.00 for one (1) bag. (We provide the bag.)
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Also, check out our collector's cabinet for new items.
Don't forget that you can pay for your items with cash, check or debit/credit card (except American Express) for purchases of $5 and
over.
Visit our website
See what new arrivals we might have for sale and check out our calendar for future book sales.
Contribute to the library by dining out locally when you subscribe to eScrip.
eScrip Recycling Program
We are part of a nationwide program where we earn money when we recycle empty inkjet and laser printer cartridges, used cell phones, digital cameras, laptops, GPS devices, MP3 players, CDs, DVDs / Blu-Rays (no personal recordings like movies, music, etc. or computer software), and video games.
It's completely free, supports the environment, and helps us earn much-needed funding. Drop off your unwanted items at the library.
Meet new friends !
As a non-profit, public library, the Desert Foothills Library has a large staff of volunteers who generously give of their time and their effort to work within the library, the bookstore or the latest volunteer effort of Homebound Delivery. Come and discover why some of the richest people in the world are not millionaires, they are volunteers.
To Learn More About Becoming a Friend of the Library and about Volunteering...
Event Schedule
Winter Reading Program
The ABCs of Organizing Kids
Afterschool Holiday Crafts
Special Musical Storytime
Arizona Science Center
Get Ready to Read
Pajama Story time
Art Nosh: Adult Program Change
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 February
February 18--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, February 1
9am - 6pm
Saturday, February 2
10am - 3pm
Hundred's of books for sale.
480-488-2777
February
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,
February 27
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
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
February 2013
Dear Friends and Family of the Desert Foothills Library,
The Winter Reading Program continues this month. Stop by the Library to sign up. Kids track their reading and can win one of several different prizes! Everyone gets a registration prize and a book during the final week for participating.
Please note the Adult Program Change for the Art Nosh on February 5 (see below).
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
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 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
The ABCs of Organizing Kids
Tuesday, February 26
5:00 PM
(For parents with children of all ages!) Come join "The ABCs of Organizing Kids" Workshop for strategies on how to help your children organize school/art work, set up homework plans, and control busy academic and social schedules while, at the same time, maintaining a clean and organized bedroom. For the past 13 years, Professional Organizer Pam Fitzgibbons, has been helping families tackle the piles of paper, the heaps of homework and the scheduling chaos that comes with a busy family life.
The workshop will include:
1) How to teach your child to organize their bedroom (life strategies)
2) How to organize a manageable homework plan
3) How to balance a busy academic and social schedule
4) How to organize School Papers and Mementos
Limited participation; please register by phone 480-488-2286 or email kkrist@dfla.org.
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.
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, February 25
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, February 25 at 10:30 am.
A FAMILY LITERACY @ THE LIBRARY EVENT
Arizona Science Center
We've Lost Our Marbles!
Thursday, February 21
10:30 AM
(Ages 3-5) We'll explore the scientific relationship between gravity, force, and motion in these hands-on physics experiments. Children will practice architectural work by designing and building a ramp using science materials. They will create theories about movement, test them in action, examine the effects of force, and create their own marbles to take home on Thursday, February 21 at 10:30 am.
Limit 30 participants; please register by phone at 480-488-2286 or email kkrist@dfla.org.
Get Ready to Read
Fridays, February 22 through March 29
10:30 - 11:15 am
(Ages 0-5) Did you know that children get ready to read long before they start school? One of the six essential early literacy skills is highlighted at each storytime session, and families receive a book to keep each week!
(Limit 20 children-Please register by phone 480-488-2286 or email kkrist@dfla.org.)
A FAMILY LITERACY @ THE LIBRARY EVENT
Pajama Family Storytime
Wednesday, February 27 at 5:45 pm
(Ages 0-6) Wear your favorite pajamas for this fun pajama story time on Wednesday, February 27 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
Art Nosh: Adult Program Change
February 5
12:00 PM
The February 5 Art Nosh Lunch program topic has been changed to "Installation Art."
Thanks for your understanding.
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.
