CAREFREE TRUTH
Letters from Readers & Events: 10/14/15
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Lyn & Herbert Hitchon
Photos by Herbert Hitchon
Special Events!
TOWN OF CAREFREE PRESENTS…
Grand Opening & Dedication Ceremony
NEW Carefree Kiwanis Splash Park
Carefree Desert Gardens (Near Sundial)
Sunday, October 18, 1:30 p.m.
COME MEET THE NEW SCORPION “KIWANI”
Taking the sting out of the last days of summer!
Refreshment provided by Kona Ice Truck
World-Renowned Artist Comes to Carefree
Enchanted Pumpkin Garden
October 16-31
Halloween spirit invades Carefree in the form of whimsical pumpkin carvings from master carver Ray Villafane. The Enchanted Pumpkin Garden is open to the public from October 16-31, 9 a.m.- 9 p.m.
Woven throughout the Carefree Desert Gardens, there will be over 30 playful characters, artfully imagined and frolicking in a magical village, as well as twelve preserved pumpkins in pickling tanks. The preserved designs will be on display in Saguaros, carved by Villafane, and lit by LED lighting.
Based in Arizona, Ray Villafane is a world-renowned American sculptor who has travelled throughout the globe fashioning exceptional figures and scenes out of pumpkins, sand and snow.
Villafane has been called, "The Michelangelo of pumpkin carving," by Martha Stewart, carving for the President at the White House and on numerous national TV programs. From Good Morning America to the Food Network's Pumpkin Challenges, which he won in 2008, 2009, and 2010. For more information visit carefree.org.
The Grand Opening on Friday, October 16, will take place all day from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Villafane will host a live pumpkin carving demonstration in the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion. Photo opportunities will be available with “King” Pumpkin, an over 500-pound carved masterpiece, as well as kids activities, music, and autumnal refreshments. Attendees are invited to take self-guided tours and see Villafane's whimsical village filled with a cast of enchanting characters.
Other special events throughout the two-week long Enchanted Pumpkin Display include special live carving activities, October 17-18, and October 24-25. There will be Picasso Pumpkin activities for kids, and live carving from Villafane and Villafane Studios. On Halloween, the garden will be open until 10 p.m. with trick or treats and family-friendly activities, costumes encouraged.
"Enchanted Pumpkin Garden" Weekend Highlights
Opening Day
9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Enchanted Pumpkin Garden 4 acre Exhibit
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. - LIVE Pumpkin Carving -Featuring world renowned carver, Ray Villafane
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. - Photo Opportunity with the "King of Carefree" (5 ft. tall and over 300 lbs.)
Saturday, October 17th
9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Enchanted Pumpkin Garden 4 acre Exhibit
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. - LIVE Pumpkin Carving -Featuring world renowned carver, Ray Villafane
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. - Photo Opportunity with the "King of Carefree" (5 ft. tall and over 300 lbs.)
10- 11 a.m. - Pet Costume Parade stroll in the Gardens - Foothills Animal Rescue
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. 4 p.m. - Picasso Pumpkin Kids activities sponsored by Easy Street Galleria
6-8 p.m. - Family Carving Nights with Ray Villafane and the YMCA
Refreshments and treats will be served during the weekends! (Carefree Coffee, Divinity Deserts, Craft Beer tent)
Sunday, October 18th
9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Enchanted Pumpkin Garden 4 acre Exhibit
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.- LIVE Pumpkin Carving -Featuring world renowned carver, Ray Villafane from Villafane Studios.
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. - Photo Opportunity with the "King of Carefree" (5 ft. tall and over 300 lbs.)
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. 4 p.m. - Picasso Pumpkin Kids activities sponsored by Easy Street Galleria
For more information visit carefreepumpkingarden.com.
Come see Lyn Hitchon turn BLUE WITH COLD the 1st Saturday of the Pumpkin Festival, as Binka Schwan pours a bucket of ice water over her head on October 17th, 2 PM, at the Kiwanis Splash Park in the Carefree Desert Gardens. Lyn's Ice Bucket Challenge supports David Schwan's ALS "David's Team". This is the direct link for making donations to Binka's page on the ALS "Walk" fundraiser website. http://web.alsa.org/site/TR/Walks/Arizona?px=6972161&pg=personal&fr_id=10960#.VezY7HgXzFI.
Let's show our appreciation of David, and let's help find a cure for ALS!
Russ Lyon “Carefree Open House Spooktacular” for Oct. 17th. Check it out. www.carefreespooktacular.com
Jackie McDermott, Associate Broker
Russ Lyon | Sotheby’s International Realty
34305 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
480-861-6007 | Fax 480-624-3486
Check out my listing: 38056 N 80th Street, Carefree $1,100,000
Apparel
Bags & Rags
Barber
Mark's Village Square Barber Shop
"Those who know, go!"
7202 E. Ho Rd., Carefree, AZ
488-2171
Beauty Services
37220 N. Mule Train Road, Carefree
480-595-3850
http://www.carefree-resort.com/spa/the-spa-at-carefree.htm
The Spa at Carefree
The Spa at Carefree brings the Perfect Balance of Mind, Body, and Spirit.
It’s been said the Sonoran Desert has natural healing powers to restore and balance health. Channel these with a visit to The Spa at Carefree. Step inside, and enjoy exclusive services for both men and women - a full array of skin care therapies, aromatherapy, hair salon services and body treatments. Enjoy a Carefree Massage - designed to heighten the senses, allow complete relaxation, and promote stress relief. Balance your mind, body, and spirit at the Spa at Carefree.
The Spa at Carefree is the perfect alternative to Scottsdale or Phoenix spas and is eager to help you balance your mind, body, and spirit.
Appointments Required:
Please contact one of our Spa Associates to schedule your service.
Sizzling Summer Special
Pamper Yourself
There's no better way to cool off this summer and relieve stress than to head over to
The Spa at Carefree Resort for one of our refreshing and relaxing spa services.
Beat the heat and leave feeling physically rejuvenated and mentally refreshed!
For a limited time only, we are offering an exclusive special.
$79 Carefree Facial
(50 min. service)
or
$79 Carefree Massage
(50 min. service)
Plus, access to our pools, fitness center, & tennis court on the day of treatment.
*offer valid 6/24/15 to 8/31/15.
*Advance reservations recommended to ensure appointment availability.
*Automatic 20% gratuity added on price of the original service
*Cannot be combined with any other offer.
Schedule Your Spa Service Today
Don't wait! Schedule your spa service for yourself or a loved one today.
480-595-3850
Skin care services have increased to a whole new level with the addition of pampering spa services. Visitors to the studio will continue to enjoy the high quality cosmetics and exceptional customer service that have made the studio so popular.
We are thrilled to offer spa services, including facial services, eyebrow waxing and tinting services. Our goal is to help our customers feel special in a relaxed setting while enjoying our unparalleled products.
CLICK HERE FOR SPA MENU ON WEBSITE
CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT: 480-488-3208
37417 Tom Darlington Drive
Carefree, AZ 85377
480-488-3208
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SATURDAY 10 TO 4
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Builders
Computer Services
Tech 4 Life
Country Doctor Service, For Your Technology
748 Easy St, Carefree, AZ 480.553.9171
Farmer's Market
Fridays, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Festivals
Magic Bird Festivals
Photo by Tom Baker
Magic Bird Festivals Announces
4th Annual Carefree Fine Art of the Southwest Festival
Artisan Designs of the Southwest, World-Champion Hoop Dancing Performances in Downtown Carefree’s Botanical Desert Gardens
Magic Bird Festivals commences its winter entertainment season with the 4th Annual Carefree Fine Art of the Southwest Festival on Friday, November 27- Sunday, November 29, in the Carefree Desert Gardens, 100 Easy St., Carefree, Arizona.
Renowned for its contemporary, Southwest-inspired art and handcrafted designs, the entire show is woven throughout the tranquil beauty of Carefree’s exotic desert botanical gardens. Escape the post-Thanksgiving shopping milieu for this entirely free, family-friendly event that runs daily, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Browse one-of-a-kind sculptures, exquisite Native American jewelry, and exceptional mixed-media pieces while taking in the vibrant desert flora and fauna artfully landscaped throughout the four-acre gardens.
Along with collections from more than 100 recognized artisans, the Carefree Fine Art of the Southwest Festival also hosts live music and entertainment. Daily performances take center stage at the shaded, open-air Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion. Attendees will appreciate the state-of-the-art acoustics and generous stage views.
For more information, call 480-488-2014 or visit magicbirdfestivals.com.
This year’s featured entertainment is world-champion hoop dancer Moontee Sinquah who will perform with his sons, Scott and Samson. The Sinquahs are renowned for their traditional, Native American hoop dancing, colorful costumes, and modern dance interpretations. Moontee’s contemporary Monster Blues Band will also make an encore appearance.
The show also presents an array of prestigious fine arts and crafts exhibitors including Sage Designs by Michael Sage. Based in Vancouver, Sage has been creating jewelry for nearly 20 years using the ancient art of natural leaf skeletonizing. The exquisite internal leaf structure is preserved and re-tinted within his artwork.
Nelda Schrupp, a jeweler and sculptor of the Pheasant Rump Nakota First Nation will also be in attendance displaying her ceremonial dance rattles and necklaces. Each of her designs is beautifully embellished with horse hair, natural stones, and other decorative elements.
A National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) Artist Fellow, Schrupp’s work is widely recognized and showcased in the Smithsonian American Art Museum. This is Schrupp’s third year presenting at the Carefree Fine Art of the Southwest Festival. “The organization is fantastic with great crowds,” said Schrupp, who enjoys the show’s vibrant atmosphere.
Brimming with one-of-a-kind art and crowd-pleasing entertainment, the event also hosts a variety of culinary vendors that serve an array of international cuisines and boutique treats.
“Though our town is small, it is alive with southwest spirit. Our art, entertainment, and culturally informative performances embrace the history and nature that surrounds us. There is nothing else quite like it in Arizona,” said Roberta Toombs-Rechlin, owner of Magic Bird.
For information, call 480-488-2014 or visit magicbirdfestivals.com.
Magic Bird Festivals
Shows are woven throughout the town’s beautiful and exotic botanical gardens, with Carefree’s world-famous sundial at its center.
Carefree Desert Gardens
101 Easy Street, Carefree
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 Indian Market & Cultural Festival, the Carefree Festival of Fine Chocolate & Fine Art, the Carefree Fine Art of the Southwest Festival. For more information, visit magicbirdfestivals.com, call 480-488-2014 or write PO Box 1803, Cave Creek, Arizona 85327.
Financial Services
Call for a free consultation
Lisa Elliott Design
Leslie K. Guftafson-Owner
Accounting/Taxes/Consulting
Specializing in Small Business & Personal
Reliable and Reasonable
Phone: 480-575-3094
Fax: 480-907-7358
Address: 7171 E. Cave Creek Rd., Ste. F
Box 1474
Carefree, AZ 85377
Email: leslie@gustafsonaccounting.com
Hours: Monday - Friday: 10:00 AM to 5 PM
or By Appointment
Florist
Direct phone # for the Cactus Flower store in Carefree:
575-0574
Photo by Herbert Hitchon
Galleries and Artists
Easy Street Galleria
Fall Greetings From Easy Street Galleria!
Septembers Grand Opening was a huge success! I am overwhelmed with all of the support from the town, my talented artists, friends and family!
October is going to be so much fun. We have a great selection of Halloween and fall art workshops for adult and kids. Check our schedule for all the events. www.easystreetgalleria.com. Enter ESG2015 coupon code to receive $5.00 OFF any class.
Also Easy Street Galleria will be doing kids crafts for Foothills Animal Rescue in the Sanderson Pavilion on weekends during the Carefree Enchanted Pumpkin Festival! The event runs from Oct 16th-Halloween eve!
This will be a amazing experience that you can not miss. Check out more information at carefree.org.
While your in town stop in the Galleria to see the work of our
(now 24) artists and new boutique items.
SEE YOU SOON!
Victoria Orrico 🎨
Located in the Post Office building, 100 Easy Street, at the far NE corner across from the new Carefree Kiwanis splash pad.
For more information visit www.easystreetgalleria.com,
call Victoria at 630-336-1300,
or email easystreetgalleria@gmail.com.
Katie Stearns, Artist
Stearns Studios, Inc.
Email: stearnsstudio@cox.net
Website: www.stearnsstudios.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KatieStearnsFineArt?ref=hl
Daily Paintworks: http://www.dailypaintworks.com/artists/katie-stearns-5078/artwork
Cell 602-370-0363
Native American Gallery
26 Easy Street
Carefree, AZ 85377
480-488-0499
Alex and Pete Akkurt, and gallery mascot Sedona welcome you to the Native American Gallery. The gallery features Native American sterling and fine gold jewelry, katchinas, and gifts. Jewelry and watch repair by renowned Navaho artist Herbert Begay is available on site.
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Photos and video by Herbert Hitchon
Guns & Collectibles
Health
A-Team Home Care, LLC
Compassionate Care Without Compromise
748 Easy St., #9
Box 3546
Carefree, AZ 85377
Phone: 480-878-4204
Fax: 480-659-7885
Website: www.ateamhomehealthcare.com
OCTOBER 20: A-Team Healthcare Open House
Fresh Vitamins
Carefree Marketplace
36889 N. Tom Darlington Dr., Ste, B-5
480-290-9609
Home Products
Bottom 3 photos by Herbert Hitchon
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Video of Carefree Desert Gardens waterfall feature at night
Lit by Let There Be Light
Video by Herbert Hitchon
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Check out our Brand New Location!
Don't worry, we didn't move far, just down to the other end of the parking lot! Our address is still 7202 East Cave Creek Road, Carefree, AZ however instead of residing in SUITE 3B, we are now in SUITE 1B.
We also have a brand new online presence!
Check out our ALL-NEW Website!
Hotel/Resort
37220 N. Mule Train Road, Carefree
480.488.5300
Lariat Restaurant – 480.595.3829
Spa - 480-595-3850
Pet Products & Care
Bella Cane Boutique
Visit Bella Cane Boutique, Luxury Pet Accessories, at 201 Easy Street next to the English Rose Tea Room. Introduce yourself to Misty Dibella-Haley the owner, and their daughter Alexis.
Photos and video by Herbert Hitchon
BOSCO'S BISCUITS
"This video is about BOSCO'S BISCUITS. Treat your dog to the best. Baked with love!"
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Shop in Store on-line at www.boscosbiscuits.com
Pampered Pets
Danielle Martell
Pet Sitting Service
Dog walking, Overnight in-home pet sitting service, Pet care, Special needs pet care
Box 3016
Carefree, AZ 85377
Phone: 480-650-3895
Publications
Desert Foothills Chronicle, Inc.,
an AZ nonprofit corporation,
Editor
Sara Anna Vannucci /John B. Vannucci
480-231-3549 (Sara) creekerlady@gmail.com
Sara
Real Estate
Easy Street Luxury Condominiums
Carefree further strengthened its image as one of Arizona’s emerging residential and commercial development areas with the unanimous approval by the Town Council of Easy Street, a $45 million project of luxury condominiums in the downtown Carefree area by developer Ed Lewis.
Mr. Lewis, through his Scottsdale-based Butte Companies, recently developed The Landmark ultra-luxury urban condominiums in Kierland, and has a history for pioneering unique developments that combine high-service luxury with the convenience of a pedestrian friendly location.
The forty-nine new luxury residences along Easy Street will offer a complete lifestyle package along with a variety of spectacular mountain views just steps away from the Carefree Desert Gardens and the Town Center. Residents will be adjacent to the best of Carefree’s numerous amenities.
“We view the Easy Street development to be an outstanding residential option for the residents of Carefree as well as residents from throughout the entire desert foothills area,” said Carefree Mayor Les Peterson. “Our Council, in keeping with the wishes of the town’s residents, has been careful to preserve Carefree’s unique lifestyle and image. The Easy Street development fits in beautifully with the Town and our vision for its future.”
Steve Betts, a development expert contracted by the Town of Carefree, echoed Mayor Peterson’s comments. “The Easy Street development represents a milestone in Carefree’s development,” said Mr. Betts. “Ed Lewis was among the first to identify and capitalize on the attractive Carefree area, joining Toll Brothers and Keystone Homes with residential developments in close proximity to the downtown area. The impact of Mr. Lewis’s development sets the stage for dramatic additional commercial projects such as a complementing boutique hotel, additional restaurants, retails shops and micro-breweries.”
“Easy Street provides an attractive new housing option for those desiring a maintenance free lifestyle close to the many amenities of a downtown village but still in the desert foothills area,” said Ed Lewis. With the approval received last evening from the Town Council, Mr. Lewis stated that reservations for the Easy Street project will commence this fall, with available occupancy planned for the fall of 2017.
For more information visit www.EasyStreetCarefree.com
This is a WONDERFUL Carefree home and is in need of a new WONDERFUL owner! Thanks.
Warm Regards,
Jackie
38056 N 80th St, Carefree @ $1,100,000
Designed by George Christensen, FAIA, Phoenix Home and Garden “Master of the Southwest”
4.47 acres with 360 degree mountain views located between Rising Sun Road and Celestial Street
No interior steps; no HOA; no road noise . . . totally updated by acclaimed interior designer JoAnn Johnston
3 beds; 2.5 baths; study/office; flex room; workshop; sauna; 3-car garage
Signs
Shipping
Travel
Shop Locally
"This video is about Kimber Lanning, of Local First Arizona, presented to the Council the positive impact on the economy when residents and government patronize Arizona companies and support small local businesses."
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Video by Herbert Hitchon
