I know that I have said this before, but it is worth repeating. You and Dr. Herbie deserve the Town's Citizens of the Year Award (if we had one) for all you do to spread the good word about what a great little community in which we live. A special "Thank you" for Carefree Truth 201.

Arthur Gimson

 

 

Very touching story and a precious reminder of the great sacrifice by so many. Thank you for sending.

Mike Farrar

 

 

Great...I liked the shot past the flag to April singing!

Arthur Gimson

(Lyn's note: This was in a #202 YouTube.)

 

Magic Bird Festivals partners with Sanderson Lincoln and ABC15 TV to support Operation Santa!

Donate to Sanderson Lincoln’s Operation Santa

At the Carefree Fine Art of the Southwest Festival

Nov. 23, 24 and 25 in Downtown Carefree

And receive a chance to win a new vehicle!

ABC15 TV, in partnership with Sanderson Lincoln and Magic Bird Festivals, would like to welcome Carefree area residents to the 11th Annual Operation Santa Claus Charity Drive. Attendees of this weekend’s Carefree Fine Art of the Southwest Festival in Carefree are encouraged to bring their donation and support this holiday effort.

In its 11th year, Operation Santa has resulted in a record number of donations for Valley children's charities and this year Sanderson Lincoln, hopes to do even better.

Sanderson Lincoln is a supporter Magic Bird Festivals Carefree Festivals and has made their commitment to the community with their support of the Foothills Caring Corps and other area non-profits.

To help with Operation Santa, please bring a new unwrapped toy, children's clothing item, packaged food or a monetary donation to the festival at Carefree Amphitheater at 101 Easy Street this Friday, Saturday or Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Or, drop your item off at UPS Store in Carefree, from November 16th through December 20th.

With each accepted donation you will have the opportunity to be one of fifteen finalists to win your choice of a new Ford F-150 Super Crew Ecoboost or the all-new 2013 LINCOLN MKZ. Each finalist will win a $100 Visa Gift Card and a key. The finalist with the key that starts the truck will win the new Ford F-150 or LINCOLN MKZ.

Two finalists will be drawn live every Wednesday on ABC15's Sonoran Living. Donations from Operation Santa Claus will benefit St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance, Phoenix Children's Hospital, The Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center and Military Assistance Mission Arizona.

For more information, visit www.sandersonlincoln.net or www.magicbirdfestivals.com.

 

For those of you with community bulletin boards, would you please post the attached flyer about home visits available through our new Homebound Delivery Service?

A Few Program Highlights:

When: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, December 1

What: 3rd Annual Desert Foothills Library Craft, Book & Bake Sale

Celebrate the season with handmade gifts and baked goodies for everyone on your list! Enter a raffle drawing. A portion of proceeds benefits Desert Foothills Library.

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When: 1 – 2:15 p.m., Wednesday, December 5

What: Gramma’s Kitchen – Updated!

Take a trip back in time when cooks made food gifts during the holidays, but with the ease of modern food preservation techniques. Learn the art of pickling vegetables, making a quick jam, and soup mix. Leave with samples and recipes -- your friends will be amazed when they receive your homemade gifts! Register at 480-488-2286.

Cost: $10

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When: 4 – 5:30 p.m., Friday, December 7

What: Holiday Comedy Happy Hour

Funny and insightful, award-winning solo artist Raleigh Pinskey returns this year with new stories to entertain and jumpstart your Friday night with laughs. Limited seating. Payment due with reservation at 480-488-2286. Proceeds benefit the Library.

Cost: $10 includes the show and a complimentary glass of wine or iced tea.

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Dereth DeHaan