CAREFREE TRUTH

Letters from Readers: 10/12/12

Blessing of Our Pets

Sunday, October 21, 2012 at 4:00 PM

Bring your pets to Black Mountain United Church of Christ for a special blessing by Pastor Jayne Hubbard. The outdoor service will include prayers, readings and music, as well as the blessing of each animal. Please bring all pets on leashes, or if you prefer, a carrier.

All creatures, great and small, are welcome!

Black Mountain United Church of Christ

30600 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ

www.bmucc.com

(480) 575-1801

Following the service there will be treats and information for all ages and all species!

Donations to benefit The Fetch Foundation www.thefetchfoundation.com

Love to read but can't get to the library?

Do you love to read but are unable to get to the Library? Or do you have a friend or relative in this situation?

We'll arrange to have a volunteer bring books, magazines or audiobooks to your home on a regular basis (within our delivery area).

Email homebound@dfla.org or call 480-488-2286 to apply.

Hello All:

Just wanted to provide you all with a brief update on the Oktoberfest for Parkinson's on Saturday, October 20th. We are currently accepting registrations for the 5K Run/Walk from 3 to 4 pm and the Family Fun Bike Ride from 4 to 5 pm at www.apdaarizona.org<http://www.apdaarizona.org>;. Those of you interested in our casual bike ride event but, would prefer to not transport a bike, you are in luck. Our new partner, Spur Cross Cycles of Cave Creek, will have beach cruisers and mountain bikes available to rent for the ride. Please visit their website at www.spurcrosscycles.com<http://www.spurcrosscycles.com>; or call Crystal at 480-256-BIKE to reserve yours.

One of the biggest ways you can help us over these last few weeks is to spread the word about this great event through your professional and social networks. Please "Like" AZ-APDA on Facebook and "Follow-Us" on Twitter. You can also look up Oktoberfest for Parkinson's on Facebook and select "Attending" the event. This way you can forward the link to your friends.

Lastly, please remember that Carefree Resort has so kindly offered to give us special discounted rates for staying on their property the weekend of Oct. 20th. If you decide to spend a night or two up there please remember to use the promo code:
okt1020. There will be an official "After Party" located at the Cave Creek Tap Haus from 9 pm till midnight so there is a chance you may want to avoid driving that evening. I look forward to seeing everyone on the 20th.

Sincerely,

Joey Gregan

SONORAN ARTS LEAGUE FALL 2012

Sonoran Arts League artists are invited by the Town of Cave Creek to showcase and sell their artwork at the annual Taste of Cave Creek event at StageCoach Village, 7100 E Cave Creek Rd. This popular two-day public event also features live music and tastings offered by more than 25 area restaurants – a feast for the eye, ear and the palate.

October 17 & 18, 2012 5 PM – 10 PM StageCoach Village, 7100 E Cave Creek Rd.

For almost two decades, members and friends of the Sonoran Arts League have been creating ceramic and glass bowls in support of the Foothills Food Bank Empty Bowls Project held in awareness of World Hunger Day. Each year, on the 3rd Friday in October, the public is invited to join us in Carefree Town Center. Visitors choose from a wide selection of unique handmade bowls for a minimum donation of $15.00 each ~ a simple lunch is served in the bowl. A silent art auction adds another dimension to this event. 100% of the proceeds go to the Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center ~ approximately $20,000 is raised each year.

October 19, 2012 11 AM – 1:30 PM FREE ADMISSION

CELEBRATE the OPENING of the SMALL WORKS SHOW & SALE at the English Rose Tea Room from 3 to 6 pm in Carefree on October 28, 2012. The exhibition is hosted by owner Jo Gemmill who notes, “It is a pleasure to present this diverse collection of small art to the public. One can always find a place to hang a small piece in their home. All works are original and signed by the artist.” At the opening reception on October 28, tea and scones will be offered at a special price of $10 per person and no reservations are required. Attendees will be invited to vote for their favorite works of art; awards include Peoples’ Choice, First, Second & Third place and Honorary Mention.

All works of art are no larger than 100 square inches. And the League’s signature Mini Masterpieces are now on display and for sale year round at the English Rose Accents Gift Shop. These original, signed works on 2” x 2” canvases (easels/magnets included) are perfect for giving any time of year or as an addition to a growing collection of Mini Masterpieces.

October 28 – December 31, 2012 10 AM (Sundays 11 AM) – 4 PM FREE ADMISSION.

Held annually the weekends before and after Thanksgiving, the Sonoran Arts League presents Hidden in the Hills, the Valley's largest six-day studio tour to art enthusiasts, patrons and serious collectors. The HITH tour of members' studios offers a unique opportunity to observe artists at work. Visitors are welcome to participate in conversation and creative connection with up to 200 artists, gleaning insight into the creative process, learning about the tools of the trade and are able to purchase works directly from the artists. Hidden In The Hills is the League's signature event that brings excitement, enrichment and artistic awareness so essential to life and community. www.hiddeninthehills.org

November 16, 17 & 18 and 23, 24 & 25, 2012 10 AM – 5 PM FREE ADMISSION

Sonoran Arts League is a non-profit organization serving local, regional and statewide members, drawing friends and followers throughout the USA and Canada. A dynamic group of 450+ volunteers, the League VISION is to be the premier art organization that supports and serves our community by nurturing a culture of creativity through education, events, and activities that connect the arts to the human spirit.

480-575-6624 info@sonoranartsleague.org www.SonoranArtsLeague.org

Lyn, Thank you so much for letting the Carefree Community know about the Scully Learning Center up coming event. Here is the link to the invitation http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=a78pgykab&oeidk=a07e6f7sc0e16445ded. Elaine Adrian

A recent review of response times by Rural Metro (Carefree Fire Department), revealed that many homes in Carefree that are poorly marked. The guidelines from the International Fire Code (IFC) suggest that all homes are marked with number 6" in height facing the street. Personally, I am not sure that this works for Carefree since some homes are not visible from the street. While my house does not comply with the IFC, I do have 6" numbers on an address boulder at the entry to my driveway.

While I make no guarantees, I am fairly certain that there is not a Council Member who will mandate that the Town change its code to require house identification, but, I think that your readers may want to check to see whether their homes are well enough marked so that first-responders would have little or no difficulty getting there in the event of an emergency, day or night.

Some of the problem areas include two driveways, other situations have overgrown trees or shrubbery. Since there is no mail delivery in Carefree, we don't even have mailboxes to help out. Every situation will be unique, that's the Carefree lifestyle, but residents need to think about how to best address their own circumstances.

David Schwan will also include this topic of house identification on the

agenda for the Town Hall meeting with the HOAs on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 8:00 am. (A shameless plug for that meeting!) This meeting is open to the public. There will also be a short presentation from the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office on crime prevention. It is not just the Fire Department that are first responders.

Arthur Gimson

The Seafood Buffet is the first Friday of every month. Thursday night is Burger Night in the Lariat Restaurant. $9.95 for a juicy burger cooked just the way you like it, choice of side and a drink (including beer or wine) for $9.95. Saturday night is Prime Rib special. Complete dinner for $14.95. Thanks for getting the word out, Lyn and Herb. We love our Chef Eugene!

Rhonda Heinricher

Carefree Resort and Conference Center

480-595-3701

Really neat pix.

Kathy Riemer

Well, that’s fun. He’ll be very useful at Halloween! The evening of the 20th sounds like fun too.

Sara Vanucci

Herbie, the pictures are great!

Glenn Miller

AWESOME!!! The last one is good for Halloween!

Michelle Lombardi

So how coooooool are those pictures!!!!! WOW!

Melissa Price

YAY! Thank you for Part 1!

Michelle Lombardi

Thank you so much for this info, Lyn.

Andrea Dickey Genette