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_12-2-13.html  

 

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Top stories in this week's edition:

Breaking News

1. •"Creeker Commerce - Buy Local" Month
   

Ongoing Issues

1. •The Report is in on the Water Companies & Wastewater Plant
   

Community

1. •Part One of the 2013 HIDDEN IN THE HILLS, 17TH Annual Studio Tour and Sale
   

2. •11 Things to Do... After the Turkey!
   

3. •$1000 WalMart Gift Card Raffle
   

News From Carefree

1. •See the latest News from Carefree through our Partnership with the Carefree Truth
   

Arts

1. •Sal La Rocca - Igniting the Imagination
   

2. •Susan Canasi - Never-ending Shimmering Light
   

3. •Gordon Mischke - "Coaxing the Divine from Her Hiding Places"
   

4. •Colleen Taylor - Yes! She Can...
   

Business

1. •Experience the True Southwest at the Carefree Fine Art of the Southwest Festival
   

Just Plain Strange

1. •Apparently This Matters: Fart-Filtering Underwear
   

Have a fantastic week!! 

Some helpful tips on your laptop/pad/phone

(Lyn's note: I got this email from Arthur Gimson.  It's a TED lecture on good-to- know computer shortcuts.  David Pogue was the tech expert for the New York Times.  Thanks, Arthur!)  

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=QoT0-2vu9m4

Hi Lyn,

I hope all is well with you and Herbie. Thanks again for all your support for the successful Healing of Memories for Veterans Workshop.

I wanted to let you know that through my work in helping veterans I met a magnetic and energetic wounded warrior named Brian Mancini and I was fascinated by his story. He enlisted in the Army after high school in 1996 and was trained as a medic. He completed his service in 2000 and started college. When 9-11 hit he felt that it was his patriotic duty to reenlist since he knew they would need trained medics. On his second tour to Iraq he was very seriously wounded and spent 18 months in Walter Reed recovering. Last summer he decided to dedicate his life to helping wounded warriors like himself reintegrate into their communities. He started a nonprofit called Honor House http://www.thehonorhouse.org/  He is using what he learned on his journey, especially things he did on his own to help himself heal and reintegrate, to help wounded vets who are on the same journey but at an earlier stage. He feels that a major need these vets have is self help tools.

His latest initiative is to provide 15 wounded warriors with a Samsung Galaxy Note tablet loaded with apps that will be good resources to help them with their healing and reintegration.  He wants to present them at a December 21 event. Right now his main problem is that he needs donations of $600 each for the 15 tablets. He said he has had 5-6 donations so far. I wonder if you could get the word out via Carefree Truth and have people contact me at michael_w_wold@msn.com or 651-687-9767 if they would like to donate a tablet to a wounded warrior.

Thanks

Mike Wold

 

Gee, wonderful. I'm sure the sound levels will never invade the peace and quiet of Carefree, just as Cave Creek bars' music do not.

And these sails must turn with the path of the sun to keep shadows where they belong, protecting folks from whatever it is in Arizona they did not expect to find here.

And of course, these sails will be fully weatherproof and immune to the summer monsoons when they arrive.

Golly, Carefree gets more wonderful by the week!

Jim Raymond

(Lyn's note: I understand your concerns, but I don't believe evening events in the Pavilion will equate to the intrusiveness of Cave Creek's bar music, which can go on until 2 AM, when the bars close.   Evening events in the Pavilion are generally hosed by local non profit organizations, and are over by 9PM, or 10PM at the latest.

The new sails are designed to cover the Pavilion, providing shading everywhere.  The fabric does need to be replaced occasionally, as does all outside fabric, due to weather exposure, but the material in use has held up well, and has only been replaced once.)

Lyn, I appreciate your thoughts, but you know how sound travels in the desert, especially after sundown.

The thrust of all this is how precious we are getting, how intensely precious. Carefree's festivals of every description and this $300 K "improvement" all seem measures to ward off real estate taxes, and I begin to wonder how much it is all worth when our town center is all but take over from us as commerce is pursued to ward off these taxes -- the amount of which I have no idea.

It gets to the point where personally I might be inclined to pay more tax simply to have our quiet town back and let the festivals go elsewhere. OR, charge so much for each festival participant that just one festival would be so prestigious it would generate enough revenue to pay the town as much as all the others do. I believe Fountain Hills has done this with great success.

Jim

(Lyn's note: Hi, again, Jim.  The 300K budgeted for the Pavilion improvements was high, as is standard when formulating a budget.  The final contracts call for expenditures of approximately $216,000, and are funded through a 250K donation. 

While there are some who are willing to pay a property tax, I think the majority feel sufficiently taxed already between the federal, state, and county taxes, and local sales tax. 

I attend the festivals and I see a lot of people there that I know, so there are a significant number of locals who enjoy them, and some even participate as vendors.  The art shows start at 10 AM and end at 5 PM, and are as high end as Fountain Hills, if not higher. Fountain Hills hosts huge art shows (MUCH larger than anything Carefree hosts) twice a year, and has occasional smaller ones as well.  Booth fees are determined and charged by the promoters.  The promoters, not the hosting towns, keep the booth fees.  Most towns, Carefree included, charge the vendors a licence fee, and for shows that charge admission, the town and the promoter split the fee.  Only the 3 Thunderbird shows charge to enter, and entry is free to Carefree residents.

The evening events tend to be local non-profit fundraisers, are pretty low key, and are over at a reasonable time.  The Foothills Animal Rescue event held last Thursday was over before 8PM.  I would think that the commercial buildings surrounding the Pavilion would provide somewhat of a sound barrier as well.  The bars in Cave Creek do not have that advantage.

There is obviously no "right" answer to make everyone happy. Our Council members serve on a volunteer basis, and each Council does what it feels is best for the town as a whole.  I do believe that most who have served have done so with the best intentions, and truly do care about our town, it's citizens, and it's business owners.  But it's all a fine line, and there is no pleasing everyone.  Some want Carefree to be very quiet, with little to no activity or commerce.  Others complain that there is too little to do in town, so they are forced to go elsewhere for fun.

Have a happy Thanksgiving, Jim.)

 

 

November 25 - 30

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Happy Thanksgiving!

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to win a beautiful Sterling Silver and Turquois Ring.

   TICKETS available at the boutiqe: $2 for 1 - $5 for 3 - $10 for 6

LUMINARIA CREW VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Luminaria Run needs luminaria crews (four people and a pickup truck).

If you don’t have a truck, we’ll try to have a truck for you to ride in. If you have a truck and no crew, we’ll find you a crew.

Please help make this 11th Annual event great fun.  It’s simple:

1.)    1:30 p.m. Show up Dec. 7 at Home Depot (Carefree Highway –near Cave Creek Road)

a.       Trucks get filled with sand

b.      Luminaria crews get materials and training.

2.)    2:00 place bags & sand along specified route (each truck does about 1 mile)

3.)    3:00 – Enjoy pizza and comraderie at the race start/finish area.

4.)    4:00—place and light the candles.

5.)    4:30/4:45—you’re done!

Great way to get volunteer hours. It’s so much fun! And you are continuing a longstanding tradition. Want to help? Sign up at http://www.luminariarun.org OR call 480-488-1981.  Proceeds from the run benefit FCF’s Desert Foothills Theater.

Arizona Musicfest Holiday Musicale

Arizona Musicfest is pleased to offer a richly flavored Holiday Musicale at Vi at Silverstone on Thursday, December 5, 2013 (5pm-8pm), featuring members of Grammy Award winning Phoenix Chorale and Phoenix Youth Symphony violinist David Kwak. The concert will be followed by a four-course gourmet dinner created by Jeff Weston, Executive Chef of Vi at Silverstone. Chef Weston has appeared on Good Morning Arizona, Sonoran Living, Your Life A to Z and other popular television shows.

The menu planned for this evening is as delicious as the music: Chef's Amuse Bouche, followed by Salad of Petite Greens with Truffle Vinaigrette. The main course is an incredible Individual Beef Wellington. Dessert is Chocolate Ganache and Raspberry Cake.

Hosts and Co-Hosts have covered all Musicale-related expenses, allowing your ticket price to fully support our annual festival, Youth Education and Young Musicians programs.

Limited seating provides the ultimate musical and dining experience. Please call Arizona Musicfest for information and reservations: 480-488-0806. Vi is located at 23005 North 74th Street, Scottsdale 85255. Tickets are $100 per person. www.azmusicfest.org. The Musicales have limited seating, often 50 or 60 guests, to make each one the ultimate musical and dining experience. However, the Holiday Musicale at Vi at Silverstone can accommodate a slightly larger group of guests.

Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center Launches Adopt-a-Family Program

The Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center is joining with several other organizations to brighten the holiday season for children, families and seniors in the northern Arizona foothills community. More than a dozen local organizations and churches are working to provide gifts, holiday meals and hope for those in crisis in the community.

Individual donors as well as donor groups such as businesses, HOAs, churches, and school classmates are encouraged to participate in this year’s program by providing gifts for a family, children, or seniors in our community. Donors indicate the size of the family they are willing to adopt, and a Family Wish List will be provided to serve as a shopping guide. There is no minimum donation and shopping assistance is available for monetary donations to support the program. Checks are payable to the Foothills Food Bank. All gifts and donations are tax deductible according to tax laws.

For more information on the Adopt-a-Family 2013 program or to request a donor sign-up form, email AdoptaFamily2013@gmail.com or call co-chairs Jeanne Panhorst at 480-595-8584 or Judi Anderson at 480-540-7631.

 CONTACT:    Jeanne Panhorst      480.595-8584

                                       Judi Anderson          480-540-7631

 

Dear Lyn,

Last year I was thrilled that you publicized our annual fundraiser in Carefree Truth.  Every year the community’s support helps the Desert Foothills Woman’s Club make this event a success, and we appreciate your consideration.

At this time I am requesting that you insert the Save the Date Aloha Luau attachment into your newsletter and in about two weeks the other attachment, Luau2.  After New Years I will send you the full press release.

I admire the work you and your husband are doing for the town of Carefree.  Keep up the great work.  You are an example of devoted dedication, otherwise you could not possibly sustain the work you both are continually doing to bring the information to your citizens.

Thank you,

Nedra Williams

Desert Foothills Woman’s Club Fundraiser Chairman

480-773-3753

 

2ND ANNUAL CAREFREE FINE ART OF THE SOUTHWEST FESTIVAL by Magic Bird Festivals

SCHEDULE OF ENTERTAINMENT IN THE

SANDERSON LINCOLN PAVILION at 101 Easy Street  CAREFREE AZ 85377

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH

10:30 am – 11:30 am – Event Master of Ceremonies: Dakota Kid performs his humorous special blend of Traditional Cowboy, Country, Pop & Rock Favorites

Noon – 1pm – Brian Hammill of Native Spirit, World Champion Hoop Dancer shares his Native American culture through song, stories and dance including his award winning Hoop Dance

1pm – 2pm – Dakota Kid performs his humorous special blend of Traditional Cowboy, Country, Pop & Rock Favorites

2pm – 3pm – Moontee Sinquah and his sons, Scott and Samson share their Hopi Tribal culture through stories, songs and dance including their World Champion Hoop Dances

3pm – 4pm – Local Talent, Lauren Riley performs her vocal magic through Popular Songs in a wide range of genre

4pm – 5pm – Local Talents, Stephanie & Alex Chacon perform their unique blend of cover tunes and original compositions in singer/song writer style

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH

10:30am – 11:30am –  Event Master of Ceremonies:  Dakota Kid performs his humorous special blend of Traditional Cowboy, Country, Pop & Rock Favorites

Noon – 1pm -  Moontee Sinquah and his sons, Scott and Samson share their Hopi Tribal culture through stories, songs and dance including their World Champion Hoop Dances

1pm – 2pm - Dakota Kid performs his humorous special blend of Traditional Cowboy, Country, Pop & Rock Favorites

2pm – 3pm - Brian Hammill of Native Spirit, World Champion Hoop Dancer shares his Native American culture through song, stories and dance including his award winning Hoop Dance

3pm – 4pm - Local Talents, Stephanie & Alex Chacon perform their unique blend of cover tunes and original compositions in singer/song writer style

4pm – 5pm - Local Talent, Lauren Riley performs her vocal magic through Popular Songs in a wide range of genre

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1ST

10:30AM – 11:30am -  Moontee Sinquah and his sons, Scott and Samson share their Hopi Tribal culture through stories, songs and dance including their World Champion Hoop Dances

Noon - 1pm –  Event Master of Ceremonies:  Dakota Kid performs his humorous special blend of Traditional Cowboy, Country, Pop & Rock Favorites

1pm – 2pm -  The Desert Cactus Kickers aka Dancing Grannies perform their Christmas Holiday Routines in full costume

2pm – 3pm -  Local Talent, Lauren Riley performs her vocal magic through Popular Songs in a wide range of genre

3pm – 4pm - Local Talents, Stephanie & Alex Chacon perform their unique blend of cover tunes and original compositions in singer/song writer style

4pm – 5pm - Dakota Kid performs his humorous special blend of Traditional Cowboy, Country, Pop & Rock Favorites

Roberta Toombs Rechlin

Magic Bird Festivals

the art of fun

www.magicbirdfestivals.com

480-488-2014

P.O. Box 1803

Cave Creek, AZ 85327

 

Cafe Bink

Meet The Chef

Chef Kevin Binkley has a passion for fine food, exceptional talent, incredible energy, and he loves to cook.

Cater your holiday party in your home, office, or come to our Cafe. At Cafe Bink you can hold your party inside, or outside on our beautiful patio.  Cafe Bink is located in the Carefree Marketplace (the Basha's center) 36889 N. Tom Darlington Dr.  For more information, call Donna at 480-200-1296. http://www.cafebink.com/ 

 

 

 

 

Hope H. Ozer, Publisher

CITYSunTimes

480.991.8061 Direct

480.922.8732 Phone

480.922.8731 Fax

hope@citysuntimes.com

www.citysuntimes.com

              

A community newspaper serving the expanding Northeast Valley: Scottsdale,

Paradise Valley, Northeast Phoenix, Carefree, Cave Creek, Fountain Hills, New River,

Black Canyon City and Anthem..

 

http://www.lettherebelightllc.com/ 

 

END OF YEAR SALE:      JEWELRY 40% OFF

                                          CAMILLE BECKMAN SKIN CARE  50% OFF

                                          LAUREL BURCH AUTHENTIC APPAREL HANDBAGS, SCARVES, T-SHIRTS ALL 25% OFF   

WHAT'S NEW         MAKEUP             SKIN CARE            SUN & BODY            FRAGRANCE            BEAUTY TIPS
 

Open Monday - Saturday 10:00 AM  to 5:00 PM

37417 Tom Darlington Drive

Carefree, Arizona  85377

Phone:  (480) 488-3208

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Tech 4 Life

Country Doctor Service, For Your Technology
748 Easy St, Carefree, AZ             480.553.9171

It's Burger and Beverage Monday at Venues...still just $10.95 for a Burger, a side and a beverage...red or white wine or any beer!! 

 $5 Wines by the Glass...ask your server for tonight's selections...all night long on Monday Night at Venues!!

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Vino & Canvas

Southwestern Pottery 

 by featured artist Nancy Troupe

What to spend the evening relaxing and having fun tomorrow? This may be a great way to spend the Tuesday before Thanksgiving...the event will be at Venues Cafe's Upstairs Gallery in Carefree, AZ from 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Join Vino & Canvas for a creative night out and get your artistic buzz on! Arrive by 6:45pm to find the perfect seat. All supplies included. Come earlier or stay later and enjoy all that the venue has to offer! Food and beverage is always available for purchase.

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Our Thanksgiving Dinner will be a taste treat for your family and friends. We have Traditional Turkey dinner with a little french twist. A delectable treat to indulge in style or if you prefer, we are offering our regular dinner and appetizer menu. What every you would like you can find it at Venues this Thursday...come celebrate Thanksgiving with us. 

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At Venues We are Thankful for you! Have a wonderful start to your holiday season.

Wild Holly Gallery 

is excited  to announce the addition of International Fabric artist, Teri Jo Summers 

Join us daily 

10-5  to view Teri's new designs

at 22 Easy Street

Carefree, AZ. 

wildhollygallery.com

480-595-8757

STAY CONNECTED   

Hi Lyn, Jan Misseri here.  Just would like to put a little something in the great "Carefree Truth".  I am searching for a position as an administrative assistant/customer service provider as well as a pet sitter. Will match prices you are paying now.  I've worked in all of these areas for the past sixteen years and can provide references.  I live in Carefree so I am readily available to all in the area.  Please feel free to contact me either by email - casbin@aol.com or by phone - 480-488-5182.

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