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

http://carefreetruth.com/Carefree_Truth/Photos_11-11-13.html

 

 

 

 

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 Top stories in this week's edition:

 Breaking News

1. •Judge Denies Preliminary Injunction for Usama Abujbarah - Civil Case Continued
   

2. •Planning Commission Approves McDonald's Initial Site Plan on Carefree Highway
   

3. •Cave Creek Institutes New Online Process for Public Information Requests
   

Ongoing Issues

1. •An Overview of the Cave Creek Permanent Town Manager Search Process
   

Community

1. •Saddle Up and Head on Over to Cave Creek's Wild West Days (Friday-Sunday)
   

2. •Thieves Market - A Little Bit Of Everything And A Lot Of Fun (Saturday)
   

3. •Chapter2Books Monthly Book Sale - Thousands Of Books At The Lowest Prices In The Valley (Friday-Sunday)
   

4. •Cave Creek Wicked - Pictorial Essay
   

5. •Triple R Horse Rescue Hosts First Annual Hope for Horses Gala - Follow-Up
   

6. •YeeHaw! Come to the Cowboy Gathering!
   

7. •Gin Blossoms Concert at Harold's Corral Draws Crowd of 1,300
   

8. •Desert Foothills Land Trust Announces Finalists in 2013 Mountains of the Land Trust Photo Contest
   

News From Carefree

1. •Carefree Town Manager Gary Neiss Provides an Update on Some of the Town's Ongoing Initiatives
   

Arts

1. •Katalin Ehling - Journey of a Thousand Years to this Moment
   

2. •Kevin Caron - Inspiration from the Open Road
   

Have a fantastic week!!

 

 

Carefree Fine Art and Wine Festival
November 1-3, 2013, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Presented by the Thunderbird Artists, the festival returns to the streets of Carefree, Friday through Sunday, Nov 1-3.  Admission is $3.00 but is free for the residents of Carefree.

 

Gardens Seminar – Town Council Chambers
Saturday, November 2, 2013, 9:30am – 12:00pm

The first Carefree Gardens Seminar features, “Delight Your Senses-Color & Fragrance for the Cool Season” by Kirki Mathura.  The Council Chambers are at 100 Easy Street, Carefree.  A $5 donation is encouraged to support the Gardens Seminar series.

 

Carefree 5th Annual Salute to Veterans
Monday, November 11, 2013, 3:00pm

On Monday, November 11, 2013 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm, the Town will host its annual Veteran’s Day Honor musical tribute and presentation, located in the recently renamed Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion in the Carefree Desert Gardens

The Veteran’s Day event will feature a mixture of exciting patriotic and military music by Don Morosic and his Main Event Swing Band.   Vocalist April Manchester will be returning to sing the Star Spangled Banner and God Bless America.  Special speakers will include veterans of the armed forces, who will share their experiences from the past.  By popular request, the finale will once again include the bugle call, The Last Post, followed by TAPS on “dueling bugles”.

 

 

Hi Lyn,

Many thanks for helping us spread the word about the voting!  If you want to live link to the Facebook voting page, that link is: https://www.facebook.com/desertfoothillslandtrust?sk=app_146623488729946&app_data

Sonia Perillo

Executive Director

Desert Foothills Land Trust

 

 

 

 

 

For more information:

Sonia Perillo, Executive Director, Desert Foothills Land Trust – (480) 488-6131; sperillo@dflt.org

www.dflt.org

 

Desert Foothills Land Trust Announces Finalists in

2013 Mountains of the Land Trust Photo Contest

 

 

(North Valley, AZ) – Desert Foothills Land Trust is pleased to announce the finalists in the 2013 Mountains of the Land Trust Photo Contest!  Professional photographers Alan Lowy, Kazu Okutomi, Richard Rubenstein, Jerry Sieve and Mike Spinelli reviewed more than 100 photos in order to select 13 entries that best encourage a deeper appreciation for the unique characteristics of Black Mountain and Daisy Mountain – the landmarks at the heart of our Desert Foothills communities. 

 

The finalists are:  Deanna Bailey, Thomas M. Baker, Mike Burns, Mark Carroll, Jay Chatzkel, Michael Graham, Herbert Hitchon, Bob Hughes, Americo Longo, Jeremy Manganelli, Tammy E. Manganelli, Michelle Nicholas, and Andreas Schmalz.

 

The photos are now on public display for viewing and voting for the “People’s Choice Award.”  The photos were first shown at Anthem Autumnfest on October 26 and 27, and can be seen at the North Valley Regional Library from October 29-November 1 and the Cave Creek Museum from November 4-10.  The photos will then move to the Desert Foothills Library on November 11.  Voting for the People’s Choice Award will end on November 15, but the display will remain at the Library through early December. Voting will also be available on the Land Trust’s Facebook page.  Community members are invited to visit, vote and enjoy these wonderful photos!

 

The photographer’s top picks and the People's Choice Award winner will be announced at an awards reception for entrants on December 4.  All photos will be used in the 2014 Mountains of the Land Trust Photo Contest calendar, which will be unveiled at that reception.  Calendars will be available for sale after that reception – just in time for holiday gift-giving!  The coveted cover of the calendar will be the People’s Choice Award-winning photograph.

 

By calling attention to the beauty and majesty of Black Mountain and Daisy Mountain, Desert Foothills Land Trust hopes to emphasize the importance of land conservation in our communities.  For more information about the 2013 Mountains of the Land Trust Photo Contest, please visit www.dflt.org.

 

About Desert Foothills Land Trust:

Desert Foothills Land Trust works with landowners, communities and partners to protect the most special and important natural areas in the Arizona communities of Carefree, Cave Creek, north Scottsdale, north Phoenix, Anthem and New River.  The Land Trust has permanently protected 680 acres on 22 preserves, many of which are open to the public for exploration and passive recreation. In 2010, the Land Trust was awarded accredited status by the national Land Trust Accreditation Commission – a mark of distinction in the land trust community.

 

In 2009, Desert Foothills Land Trust merged with Black Mountain Conservancy and continued the Conservancy’s Black Mountain Photo Contest.  In early 2013, Desert Foothills Land Trust merged with North Country Conservancy, who had also long hosted a photo contest celebrating Daisy Mountain.  This year, the Land Trust is hosting a contest to celebrate BOTH of these iconic mountains in our communities. More information is available at www.dflt.org or 480-488-6131.

 

 

Whiskers & Wine Tickets On Sale Now!!

As many of you may know, I am the chair of the Board of Directors for the Foothills Animal a (FAR) in Scottsdale. Each year, through generous donations, our thriving resale boutique, grants, and fundraisers, we have the privilege of rescuing, caring for, and adopting out hundreds of cats and dogs and creating lifelong friendships for all involved.

On the evening of Thursday November 21st, we are holding our second annual Whiskers and Wine event in Carefree.

I would like to humbly ask for your support in purchasing tickets and joining me at this event. There will be wine and beer, live music, food, 50/50 raffle, and a silent auction featuring the work of our own Mitch Henderson. To date, we have several thousand dollars’ worth of donations for the silent auction.

I cannot stress how much your support means to the rescue, and most importantly to the animals in our care. If you cannot attend, I understand (and there are more events coming up!). If you would like to volunteer at the rescue, please let me know.

Most importantly, if you would like to adopt I will put you in contact with an adoption counselor.

To see our shelter, please visit www.foothillsanimal.org

To purchase tickets to Whiskers and Wine, please visit: http://foothillsanimal.org/fundraisers/whiskers-wine/

Thank you so much!

Holly  Bergman

Chair Foothills Animal Rescue

 

(Lyn's note: Here are some of the pictures Herbert took at FAR last

Sunday.  Click the link to see more. 

http://carefreetruth.com/Carefree_Truth/Photos_11-18-13.html)

 

   

“Building the Future for Kids”      

Kiwanis Marketplace Capital Campaign

Nov 9th @ 36620 N 52nd, Cave Creek (George Bowles home)

 

 

Reception at 5PM  Dinner 6PM-7PM  Program

Cost $25 per person (Including Beer & Wine & Soft Drinks)

For Reservations email  davjanbell@cox.net  before November 6th, 2013

Come For an Evening of Fun- Bring Your Friends

Dine Under the Stars as we kick-off the Capital Campaign for the new Kiwanis Marketplace Store

 

 

Monthly Book Sale

November 1, 2, 3, 2013

Friday, November 1st from 9am-6pm

Saturday, November 2nd from 10am-4pm

Sunday, November 3rd from 12pm-4pm 

 

NOTE: No sales during sale setup or take down.

  

As usual, we will have pocket paperbacks for 50¢ and trade paperbacks and hardcovers for $1.00 on tables in the library outside the book store.

 SPECIALS

POLITICAL AND BUSINESS BOOKS

BUY ONE, GET SECOND ONE OF SAME OR LESSER VALUE FOR FREE

 

We accept cash, check or debit/credit card (VISA, MC and Discover) with a minimum purchase of $5.00. 

Visit our website

www.Chapter2BooksAZ.com

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Check it out !

eScrip Dining

 

 

 

  

 

The Nativities to benefit Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center

Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center will sponsor the third annual Nativities of the World display featuring more than 150 different nativity scenes created by artists from around the world and made from every imaginable material. Each nativity will be on loan from local community members.

This display will be held at Desert of the Hills Presbyterian Church, 34605 N. Scottsdale Rd Scottsdale, Ariz., on Saturday, December 7 from 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday, December 8 from 12:00 to 4:00 PM. 

Monetary and non-perishable food donations are welcome and benefit Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center, which serves the communities of north Phoenix, north Scottsdale, Rio Verde, Cave Creek, Carefree, Desert Hills, New River, Anthem, northwest Phoenix and Black Canyon City. For more information or to display a nativity, call 480-488-0423 or email KP.nativities.foodbank.az@aol.com.

Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center is located at 6038 E. Hidden Valley Drive in Cave Creek, Ariz., 85331 and the website is www.foothillsfoodbank.com

CONTACT:  Pam DiPietro-480.488.1145

 

 

 

Hi, Lyn,

I've heard from many Carefree Kiwanis that they follow "Carefree Truth" religiously and feel strongly about having Kiwanis Club of Carefree events and "good news" stories appear in the publication.

Attached is the media release for the next Carefree Kiwanis Flea Market (including the new hours for the Carefree Kiwanis Marketplace). The Flea Market is Saturday, December 7, 8am to 1pm. (If it rains, the rain day is the following Saturday, December 14.)

Thank you for your support. It is much appreciated.

Vickilyn Hussey
Public Relations
Kiwanis Club of Carefree 
trendlab@cox.net
602.402.5713

 

Kiwanis Club of Carefree

Media contact: Vickilyn Hussey trendlab@cox.net / 602.402.5713

Photos courtesy of Carefree Kiwanis

 

Kiwanis Club of Carefree Flea Market & Marketplace

Saturday, December 7, 2013

8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

 

There are loads and loads of furnishings, electronics, exercise equipment, housewares, clothing, accessories and collectibles waiting to be scooped up at the Carefree Kiwanis Flea Market on Saturday, December 7, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

 

“The warehouse is full of gently used merchandise that must be moved out, “ said Ron Junier, who chairs the Carefree Kiwanis Flea Market and Marketplace with Anne Hilton. “We are constantly picking up entire households of furnishings, including electronics and sporting goods.”

 

“People retire and downsize or move into resort homes and find that their traditional furniture doesn’t suit their new Southwestern space. They redecorate and donate, literally, complete rooms of furniture and artwork to us,” said Hilton. Our community youth programs benefit from their donations and shoppers get incredible bargains.”

 

To schedule a donation pick-up or to volunteer at the Flea Market warehouse, please call the Kiwanis Club of Carefree at 480.488.8400. The Carefree Kiwanis Flea Market is located at Dave Anderson Memorial Building, 7177 E. Ed Everett Way in Cave Creek (southwest corner of Tom Darlington and Cave Creek Road).

 

Quality clothing, accessories, jewelry, artwork, collectibles (perhaps the perfect Holiday gift) and unique pieces of furniture can be found at the Carefree Kiwanis Marketplace, across the parking lot from the Flea Market. The Marketplace is open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Special sales take place throughout the month.

 

The Marketplace is located at 7171 Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek. Look for the large Kiwanis Club of Carefree Marketplace signs.

 

Cash, credit cards and checks (with I.D.) will be accepted. All proceeds benefit the Youth Programs of Kiwanis Club of Carefree, a 501.c3 organization. For more information or to volunteer with the Kiwanis Club of Carefree, call 480.488.8400 or visit www.kiwaniscarefree.org

 

 

* Please note that featured merchandise is available as of this date and is presented only as an example of what is available and may be sold prior to sale day.

 

 

Vickilyn Hussey / Public Relations / Arizona Musicfest / trendlab@cox.net / 602.402.5713 / www.azmusicfest.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

Media contact: Vickilyn Hussey / Public Relations / Kiwanis Club of Carefree / trendlab@cox.net or (602) 402-5713

 

 

A cultural tradition since 1952: Desert Foothills Christmas Pageant

December 7 & 8, 2013 – 7pm - at Spur Cross Ranch

Sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Carefree

 

The first weekend of December, Cave Creek once again hosts the annual Desert Foothills Christmas Pageant, delighting hundreds of spectators. “The volunteer efforts of many people from our local communities result in the continuation of this fine tradition,” said Toby Payne, longtime supporter and organizer of the Pageant.

 

“There wouldn’t be a Pageant without the volunteer crews who set everything up and help run the event; local youth and adults in the cast and choir; animal owners; and the ‘angels’ - Kiwanis Key Club members from Cactus Shadows High School, Foothills Academy and Notre Dame Prep - who place and the light the five-plus miles of beautiful luminaria leading to the Pageant site at Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area,” said Payne.

“A heartfelt ‘Thank you’ goes to everyone who participated in prior years, especially the Town of Cave Creek for improving the site,” commented Frank Tyrol, 2013-2014 President of the Kiwanis Club of Carefree.

The Desert Foothills Christmas Pageant was started by the local 4-H Club in Cave Creek in 1952, as a re-enactment of the Christmas story showcasing the 4-H Club members’ animals. The tradition continues on December 7 and 8,

7 p.m. at Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area in Cave Creek.    

 

Area residents perform in the choir and in pantomime. There is a live, occasionally stubborn, donkey for Mary, and the Three Kings travel on horseback. “Thank you, Evelyn Holbrook, Director of Education & Community Services at CCUSD, for your many years of wrangling the Kings and their horses,” said Payne, “not to mention the donkey!”

 

A majestic-voiced narrator presides over the Christmas story with beautiful musical accompaniment provided by the Pageant choir. Locals enact the roles of Mary, Joseph, infant Jesus, angel, townspeople, shepherds, and Kings.

 

Volunteers handle all aspects of the Pageant, from ground prep, sound tech and sets, to luminaria placement and critter coordination. “Community is what the whole Pageant is about. Everyone is welcome,” said a participant.

 

Admission and parking are free.

 

Because there is no built-in seating, bring a blanket to sit up close on the ground or a portable chair. Wear warm clothes and walking shoes. A flashlight is useful because the Spur Cross Ranch is illuminated primarily by the moon and stars.

 

Directions:  Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area is located approximately 35 miles north of central Phoenix. Interstate 17, State Route 51, and Loop 101 can all be used to reach the park. From the intersection of Carefree Highway and Cave Creek Road head north on Cave Creek Road about 2.5 miles to Spur Cross Road. Turn north for approximately 4.5 miles to the public parking area. After 3 miles the road turns to all-weather graded. 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331

For more information, call the Kiwanis Club of Carefree at 480.488.8400 or visit www.kiwaniscarefree.org 

 

 

 

Dear Lyn,

Information on November's Arizona Musicfest Wine & Cheese Volunteer Open House just now became available. I hope you can squeeze it into your local news or events calendar. Our hardworking volunteer committee (and your online followers in our community who are looking for a way to become involved and have an interest in music and/or youth programs) would greatly appreciate it.

With thanks, again,

Vickilyn Hussey
Public Relations
Arizona Musicfest
trendlab@cox.net
602.402.5713

 

Arizona Musicfest Wine & Cheese Volunteer Open House

November 19, 2013, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Capture your passion!

 

 

For immediate release –Cave Creek, Carefree, Anthem / Metro Phoenix-Scottsdale, AZ –  "Finding a place to volunteer that captures a passion is key to enjoying time that is truly fulfilling," says Dee Harrington-Hartwell, Volunteer Committee Chairperson at Arizona Musicfest. Arizona Musicfest is "America's Premier Winter Music Festival" featuring top artists of classical, jazz, Broadway, pop and rock n' roll. The non-profit organization also provides highly acclaimed youth music education and performance programs.

 

To learn about all the exciting and fulfilling ways to become involved, please join Arizona Musicfest volunteers at the Windgate Ranch Clubhouse in North Scottsdale for a Wine & Cheese Open House on November 19, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. The Windgate Ranch Clubhouse is located at 18570 N. Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale, AZ 85255. Admission is free.

 

Information and a volunteer application are available on the Arizona Musicfest web site. Visit www.azmusicfest.org and click on “Volunteers.” Questions? Call 480-488-0806 or e-mail azmusicfest@azmusicfest.org. Volunteer at Arizona Musicfest and capture your passion!

 

Arizona Musicfest Wine & Cheese Volunteer Open House, November 19, 6pm-8pm

 

 

 

Good afternoon, Lyn,

There is one more Arizona Musicfest event in November that your followers will be interested in: the Arizona Musicfest "Young Performers Recital" November 16, 2013 at 2pm Westminster Village, Scottsdale. Admission is free.

Here's the description:

They’re young. They’re talented. They’re dedicated musicians honing their performance skills as they work their way towards becoming tomorrow’s stars. And, you get to hear them for free on November 16, at the Arizona Musicfest "Young Performers Recital"!

The concert begins at 2pm, in North Scottsdale at Westminster Village. Outstanding award-winning young artists – David Kwak, violin; Eric Lin, piano; Lily Kwak, piano; and Tiffany Chang, violin – will perform a program that’s a musical candy dish filled to the brim with delightful short classical works.

David Kwak will perform Lalo's "Symphonie Espagnole, I. Allegro Non Troppo" and March from "Love for Three Oranges" by Prokofiev-Heifetz. Eric Lin will treat the audience to "Estampes, 1. Pagodes, 2. Soiree dans Grenade, 3. Jardins sous la pluie" by Debussy. Lily Kwak will play Haydn's "Sonata in B minor, Hob XVI: 32" and "Variations on a Paganini Theme" by Berkovich. Tiffany Chang will perform "Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 28" by Saint-Saëns and Franck's "Sonata in A major."

This is the first "Young Performers Recital" of the 2013-2014 Season. The free one-hour concert will be followed by a "Meet the Musicians Reception" with refreshments. Westminster Village is located at 12000 North 90th Street, Scottsdale 85260 (90th Street & Shea). No RSVP is required.

Please call Arizona Musicfest at 480.488.0806 for additional information. www.azmusicfest.org

Photo ID:
Pictured (left to right) Irene O'Hare, Arizona Musicfest Youth Performance Chairperson, with violinist David Kwak, a member of the Phoenix Youth Symphony, who will be appearing at the November 16, 2013, Arizona Musicfest "Young Performers Recital" at Westminster Village in North Scottsdale.

Mr. Kwak, age 12, a 7th grader at Paragon Science Academy in Chandler, will be making his Carnegie Hall solo debut later this year, as the 1st Place winner of the 2013 American Protégé International Concerto Competition, and 2nd Place winner of the American Protégé International Piano and Strings Competition. Photo credit: Vickilyn Hussey

In summary, there are three Arizona Musicfest events in November: the Arizona Musicfest APPLAUSE! Benefit, this free Young Performers Recital, and the Wine & Cheese Volunteer Open House (also free). If there's anything else you'd like, please don't hesitate to let me know.

Mike Eldred, in concert at Arizona Musicfest APPLAUSE! on November 14, 2013

 

Pictured (left to right) Irene O'Hare, Arizona Musicfest Youth Performance Chairperson, with violinist David Kwak, a member of the Phoenix Youth Symphony, who will be appearing at the November 16, 2013, Arizona Musicfest "Young Performers Recital" at Westminster Village in North Scottsdale.

 

Mr. Kwak, age 12, a 7th grader at Paragon Science Academy in Chandler, will be making his Carnegie Hall solo debut later this year, as the 1st Place winner of the 2013 American Protégé International Concerto Competition, and 2nd Place winner of the American Protégé International Piano and Strings Competition.

 

With best regards (and, of course, continued thanks),

Vickilyn Hussey
Public Relations
Arizona Musicfest
trendlab@cox.net
602.402.5713
 

 

 

 

 

 

Contact Us

748 Easy Street

Suite 4

PO Box 734

Carefree, Arizona 85377

480-488-3363 Office

480-488-0328 Fax

Email Us

 

We are in need of a few more volunteers to help at the 20th Annual Thunderbird Artists Fine Art and Wine Festival on

Sunday, November 3,

from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 Your assignment would be collecting admission or selling wine glasses with tastings. If you can help please call the Chamber at 480-488-3381 and let us know!!

This is a great opportunity to promote your business as well. Bring your business cards or brochures and have them available to hand to individuals entering the Festival.

 

 

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