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Letters from Readers & Events: 11/5/14
Non profit Events
LOCAL RESIDENT, GRILL GRIP INVENTOR TO HOST LIVE “BURGER CHALLENGE” CONTEST TO BENEFIT LOCAL CHARITY, PEPPEDUP!
WHAT: A Grill Master at heart in his own backyard, Patrick Radosevich, invented the made in the USA product, Grill Grip™, which has been recognized as a budding new innovative product in the BBQ industry across in the USA. What better way to give back to the community than to involve the community itself. Four (4) contestants, regular at home people, have been chosen from an original 90 second video clip submission to compete in the “Burger Challenge”. Regular people, original burger recipes, guest star judges panel, and an upcoming winning title of the “Grill Master”. Additionally, we have chance to give back to the charity, Pepped Up; a non-profit organization that helps raise money to purchase electronics, laptops, games for kids who are battling cancer, or any other child that is hospitalized and needs treatment. It gives them a chance to “stay connected” with their friends, family and the community. We are paying it forward!
WHO: Inventor, Patrick Radosevich of MTTP, LLC – Grill Grip – It’s Got You Handled! will be present for the event and help judge the Burger Challenge. Additionally, a panel of well-known judges will be present to judge the event of a full outside audience, that is open to the public. Owner, Nick Stelfox of Carefree Outdoor Living has generously donated 4 high end barbecues to be used as the demos during the event.
WHEN: November 8th, 2014 – 1:00pm – 5:00pm
WHERE: Brix Wines – 37636 North Tom Darlington Rd. #1, Carefree, AZ 85331 (Southwest corner of Tom Darlington and Cave Creek Rd.) Phone: 480-595-2749
Admission: $5.00 (kids are free)
Live band & DJ entertainment, raffles, auctions, taste testing, wine/beer, and more!
The Event is how Grill Grip (BBQ Handle Company) is paying it forward to PeppedUp!, Inc. This organization is devoted to helping make lives of children more fun, while they are going through cancer treatments. Pepped Up was founded by a childhood cancer survivor who feels that sometimes the best medicine can be a simple escape from the daily grind of the disease and treatments. The mission is to keep kids with cancer stay connected to life by providing them with portable electronic devices, such as Laptops, IPads, X-Box, Kindles, etc., giving them hope, and keeping them “Pepped Up”. For more information on this organization go to: www.peppedup.org
A good time had by all!!
Thank you "Whiskers & Wine" Sponsors, Hosts, Donors and Attendees!!!
We couldn't do it without you!!!!!
What a night it was last Thursday in Carefree! Over 300 of our friends and supporters came out strong to show their support for Foothills at the 3rd Annual "Whiskers & Wine" fundraiser and we're happy to report that over $20,000 was raised to support the needs of our shelter guests! We hope everyone had a great time and left with the feeling that your support of this event is the reason for our success! So, we Thank You again and hope to see you next year!
A special thank you to our hosts and sponsors:
Wine Hosts - Arizona Stronghold Vineyards, Brix Wine Spot, Cellar 13, PRP Wines, Sassi and the Foothills Board of Directors. Also thanks to Mudshark Brewery as our beer sponsor!
Food Hosts - Carefree Bistro, Cold Stone, Giordano's Trattatoria Romano, Grimaldi's DC Ranch, Venue's Cafe, Z's Asian Fusion Bistro
Sponsors - Frances Emerson & Robert McClurg, Dr. Gene & Liz Kendall, Pure Care, The UPS Store Carefree, Troon Painting and Wild Holly Gallery.
Additional thanks to all of our Silent Auction Donors, Glenn Miller of the town of Carefree, Manny Gonzalez and David Bell from Carefree Kiwanis and to all the Foothills volunteers!!
Saving Lives...
Our little Wilbur, one of our available dogs for adoption, made the rounds early in the evening.....
Going Once.....
Our Silent Auction featured a variety of items ranging from health & beauty, wine, travel packages, pet baskets and much more!
Salud!!
Many fine wines were available to compliment the gourmet foods served at this festive occasion.
Thank you Everyone and CHEERS!!!
FAR Whiskers and Wine
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Video by Herbert Hitchon
Desert Foothills Theater Presents the Musical Farce “Anything Goes” Nov. 14 - 23
Desert Foothills Theater (DFT), a division of the Foothills Community Foundation, continues to celebrate its 40th season with the production of Anything Goes, set for Fri., Nov. 14 through Sun., Nov. 23 on the main stage of Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, 33606 N. 60th Street, in North Scottsdale.
Directed by Sara Bernstein, this musical farce features singing and tap dancing to a comical plot set to music by the incredible Cole Porter. Aboard the S.S. American are Billy Crocker, a stowaway in love with heiress Hope Harcourt, who in turn is engaged to Lord Evelyn Oakleigh. Nightclub singer and former evangelist Reno Sweeney and Public Enemy #13, Moonface Martin, who is posing as a minister, aid Billy in his quest to win Hope. A series of comical mistaken identities ensues as the passengers and crew sing and dance their way across the Atlantic.
Anything Goes is a shining example of classic musical theater, complete with amazing tap numbers, campy jokes, unlikely happy endings and eminently hummable Porter songs like “De-Lovely,” “I Get a Kick Out Of You” and “Anything Goes.”
Performances for Anything Goes are at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets range from $25 to $32 for adults and $15 to $20 for youth and students. Visit www.dftheater.org or call (480) 488-1981.
November Events at Cave Creek Museum Feature
Geology Hike and “A Miner’s Dinner”
Cave Creek Museum is offering a chance to discover ancient ruins and see a historic stamp mill in action during two November events:
Sat., Nov. 8 Geology Hike: What do Our Rocks Tell Us About the
Past 2 Billion Years in Cave Creek?
Time: 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Meet at the Cave Creek Museum, 6140 Skyline Dr. in Cave Creek, and then caravan to geological sites selected by Tom McGuire, Earth Science educator and author. In a few locations, participants will walk as much as 100 yards along rocky (dry) washes. Sneakers/running shoes are fine (No sandals). Expect uneven rocky ground, but no significant climbing. This is an event for the whole family. No special science background is needed. There will be about 10 stops, all within Cave Creek. A magnifying lens will be handy. Bring water and sunscreen.
Hike Level: Easy to Moderate
Tickets: $25 per family. Free for children. Reservations required.
Contact: (480) 488-2764 orwww.cavecreekmuseum.org
Tues., Nov. 11: “A Miner’s Dinner”
Time: Stamp Mill Demonstrations: 4 p.m. and at 5 p.m. (free viewing for public)
Event: 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Cave Creek Museum, 6140 Skyline Dr., in Cave Creek
Tickets: $50 per person. Credit cards accepted. Reservations requested as seating is limited.
Highlights: Guests will be transported back in time as they dine outside by the Museum’s historic “Golden Reef” Stamp Mill that is believed to date back to 1880. Attendees will have a chance to see the fully operational Stamp Mill in action – the only operational 10-Stamp Mill in the state (and the only Stamp Mill in Maricopa County). Guests will also be able to see a blacksmith at work. A Dutch-oven dinner will be patterned after that of a traditional miner’s fare. Cowboy balladeer Mike Ewing will perform and guests can also bid on silent and live auction items.
Contact: (480) 488-2764 or www.cavecreekmuseum.org
Large and heavy stamp mills were used in the late 1800s and through the 1920s to crush hard rock ore so that the gold could be separated and saved. At one time, many such mills were reported to exist in the Cave Creek Mining District. The Museum’s “Golden Reef Mine Stamp Mill” was declared to be an Arizona State Historic Property by Arizona State Parks in 1986. The Museum is particularly pleased to showcase this 10-Stamp Mill that came from its own mining district and was originally located on Continental Mountain.
Located at 6140 Skyline Drive, Cave Creek Museum features an extensive collection of prehistoric and historic artifacts that describe the lives of Native Americans, miners, ranchers and pioneers. The Museum hours are Wed., Thurs., Sat. and Sun. from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Fri. from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Entrance fees are $5 for adults; $3 for seniors; and $2 for students. Children 12 and under are free. For information, call (480) 488-2764, or visit www.cavecreekmuseum.org.
Sue Kern-Fleischer, (602) 810-1404, suekern@gmail.com
Chris Winger, FCF, (480) 488-1090, chris@azfcf.org
MindQuest Lecture Series Presents “Unlocking the Myths of Memory” on Tues., Nov. 18
Cave Creek resident and author Dr. James Stoehr is guest speaker
SCOTTSDALE (Nov. 5, 2014) – You walk into a room only to forget why you are there. Reason to worry about your memory? Probably not, says Dr. James Stoehr, a neuroscientist and professor at Midwestern University in Glendale. This scenario is often normal forgetfulness or distractibility. But when should we be concerned about memory loss, and are there things we can do to improve both short-term and long-term memory?
Dr. Stoehr, a Cave Creek resident and author of The Neurobiology of Addiction, will present “Unlocking the Myths of Memory” from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Tues., Nov. 18 at the Foothills Community Foundation’s (FCF) Holland Community Center, 34250 N. 60th Street, Bldg. B, in Scottsdale. His presentation is part of FCF’s MindQuest Lecture Series designed to educate and stimulate thoughtful discussion. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. with the lecture beginning promptly at 7 p.m. Complimentary coffee and refreshments will be provided, and the lecture will be followed by a question and answer session. Tickets are $20 for non-FCF members, $18 for FCF members and $5 for students. Tickets can be purchased online at www.azfcf.org, via phone at (480) 488-1090 or at the door.
One myth that Dr. Stoehr will address relates to our memory capacity. “It is not limitless, and in fact, there is a finite amount of information we can store,” he says. “We probably will never approach that limit, but it is theoretically and experimentally possible.”
At what point does a forgetful memory become serious? “If forgetfulness becomes more frequent and negatively impacts your life in some way, then it is probably time to visit a health care provider,” he says.
Improving memory is possible, especially with the help of mnemonics. “Using different sensory modalities to learn the information and attaching different bits of information to the original event are also beneficial for recall,” he explains. But he is skeptical of claims of memory improvement from companies or individuals associated with for-profit endeavors. “In my opinion, extraordinary claims of clinical benefit require extraordinary evidence. Just because it’s stated online, or even by a supposed expert, it doesn’t make it true,” he says.
Dr. Stoehr currently teaches neuroscience, psychiatry and evidenced-based medicine in Midwestern University’s College of Medicine and Health Sciences. In addition, he has written for more than 30 publications on the topics of substance abuse, memory, and health professions education. Since the completion of his five-year grant from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, he has lectured to more than 25,000 high school teenagers in the greater Phoenix area on neuroscience-related topics.
MindQuest Lecture Series has been bringing dynamic lectures to the Desert Foothills community for more than 25 years. The non-profit will take a short hiatus in December for the holidays and then resume its schedule on Jan. 20, 2015 with guest speaker Dennis Hoffman, Ph.D., who will discuss “Managing U.S. Debt.” Future guest speakers include Gerry Jones on Feb. 17, who will present “The Eagle and The Dragon: U.S. and Chinese Foreign Relations,” and Cecile Fayen on March 10, whose presentation, “A Creatively Innovated World,” will focus on fashion.
The Foothills Community Foundation is celebrating its fifth year at the Holland Community Center campus. For a full list of FCF classes, MindQuest lectures, visual arts shows, DFT theater productions and classes, Desert Awareness hikes and educational programs, and other activities, visit www.azfcf.org or call (480) 488-1090.
Arizona Musicfest Wine & Cheese Volunteer Open House
November 6th, from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
The Windgate Ranch Clubhouse
18570 N. Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Admission is free.
Arizona Musicfest will host a Wine & Cheese Volunteer Open House on November 6 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Windgate Clubhouse for anyone in the community interested in volunteering at the premier winter music festival. Guests will enjoy hosted wine and cheese during the open house, can meet and mingle with fellow volunteers and learn about the wide array of opportunities to get involved with through the Musicfest organization.
The Arizona Musicfest, now in its 24th year, presents top musical artists during a 6-week Festival, featuring performances at several venues in , Scottsdale and NE Phoenix. This year’s Festival includes country legend Rosanne Cash, Storm Large of Pink Martini, the Duke Ellington Orchestra, as well as major jazz, bluegrass, pop and orchestral concerts including Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scherazade, Beethoven’s “Emperor” Piano Concerto and Strauss’ The Blue Danube Waltz. The Arizona Musicfest organization also provides important music education programming to area schools, as well as fosters young talent through its young artist competitions, scholarships and young artist performances held throughout the year.
Arizona Musicfest volunteers are heavily involved in the organization, providing critical support for the organization’s events including ushering, hospitality, transportation for visiting artists, and assistance with youth competitions and educational outreach.
"Finding a place where you can combine your passion for music and the performing arts while truly making a difference makes volunteering for Arizona Musicfest one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve ever participated in," says Dee Harrington- Hartwell, Volunteer Committee Chairperson at Arizona Musicfest. “Hearing and meeting these incredible artists, working alongside new friends, and discovering the next generation of talent - it’s a wonderful organization to be a part of.”
Arizona Musicfest volunteers meet monthly from October through April at social gatherings to receive updates on events and activities, to meet other volunteers and to discuss volunteer happenings. The annual festival runs from January 29 – March 5, when volunteer participation is at its peak. Other volunteer opportunities exist all year long.
Information and a volunteer application are available at www.azmusicfest.org or contact Arizona Musicfest at 480-488-0806 or azmusicfest@azmusicfest.org.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Sonia Perillo, Executive Director, Desert Foothills Land Trust
(480) 488‐6131; sperillo@dflt.org; www.dflt.org
Desert Discovery Day Coming Up on November 15, 2014
Join Desert Foothills Land Trust for a day of free family fun at Jewel of the Creek Preserve!
Join us as we discover the wonder and beauty of our Sonoran Desert home! Desert Foothills Land Trust is thrilled to host a day of free outdoor experiences and hands-on education at the Jewel of the Creek Preserve in Cave Creek, AZ. Festivities will run from 10 am until 2 pm on Saturday, November 15.
Children of all ages will enjoy exploring the preserve, learning about the diversity of life in our desert, and examining the geology and history underlying this magnificent landscape.
The day will include fun information stations along the Harry Dalton Trail. Children will receive a stamp in their “passports” at each station, as well as a goody bag for collecting stamps. There will be live animals, crafts, information and activities from the Land Trust and partner organizations. There will also be free refreshments, as well as the release of rehabilitated raptors by Wild At Heart.
Other participating organizations include the Arizona Archaeological Society, Cave Creek Museum, Desert Awareness Committee, Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center, Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area and Wild At Heart.
“We love to host this event and to share the beautiful Jewel of the Creek with our community,” says Land Trust executive director Sonia Perillo. “This is such a fun way to encourage support for conservation and healthy outdoor activities.”
The Land Trust has been working on improvements to the trails at the Jewel, so access should be even better this year. The event last year drew nearly 500 attendees. Put on your hiking shoes and bring the kids for some fun and adventure at Desert Discovery Day!
Desert Discovery Day Event Details:
Date: November 15, 2014
Time: 10 am – 2 pm
Location: Jewel of the Creek Preserve, Cave Creek, AZ
Cost: FREE!
Directions: The Jewel is located on Spur Cross Road, 3.9 miles north of Cave Creek Road. Parking is available at Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
Registration: None required, but groups of 10+ should contact DFLT for the best arrival time
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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, Desert Hills and New River. The Land Trust has permanently protected more than 680 acres on 23 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. More information is available at www.dflt.org or 480‐488‐6131.
NOVEMBER 17th
Foothills Caring Corps 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
At Mirabel Golf Club
The Foothills Caring Corps, 7275 E. Easy Street, Carefree, Arizona, invites the community to participate in its 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Mirabel Golf Club in Scottsdale on Monday, November 17.
Limited to 120 players, individual registration for the scramble format tournament is $350 and includes golf, food and beverages. Mirabel’s Tom Fazio designed golf course is a stunning and highly acclaimed private facility with a newly renovated club house that will be open to the public for this benefit fundraiser. To participate, or for more information, call 480-488-1105, or visit foothillscaringcorps.com. Mirabel is located at 37100 N. Mirabel Club Drive in Scottsdale.
Tournament registration and breakfast begins at 8:30 a.m., followed by a putting contest open to all competitors. Players have the opportunity to win $10,000 if they make all three putts from 10, 30, and 50 feet. Those that sink the first two distances will square off on the 18th green at the end of the day for the final 50-foot putt.
After the putting “warm-up”, sponsors and players will head to their tees for a shotgun start at 10:00 a.m. The four par 3s will provide some friendly competition throughout the day with prizes that include a Rolex watch, a 5-day Pebble Beach trip, 7-day Alaska cruise, and a $10,000 cash prize.
“Whether you are a golf enthusiast, recreational player, or avid golfer, this tournament is for everyone. It is about ensuring we can continue our mission to provide programs and assist the elderly neighbors in our community, as well as have some fun, “said Foothills Caring Corps Executive Director, Debbra Determan.
A much-anticipated event, the tournament is considered a major fundraiser for the 501 (C) 3 non-profit, volunteer-driven organization. Other support opportunities and sponsorships with free plays are available. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will follow play, as well as raffle prizes.
Determan invites guests to make and establish volunteer connections while enjoying the beauty of Mirabel Golf Club.
Established in 2000, The Foothills Caring Corps is volunteer-driven non-profit 501 (c) (3) dedicated to promoting independence and enhancing the quality of life for older residents. To volunteer, become a donor or to learn more about the programs of the Caring Corps, click www.foothillscaringcorpscom, call 480-488-1105 or visit the offices at 7275 E. Easy Street, Suite B103, in Carefree. Or, write PO Box 831, Carefree, AZ 85377 or services@foothillscaringcorps.com.
Desert Foothills Theater Celebrates 40 Years with
New Season of Music, Drama, Comedy, Mystery and More
In many ways, Desert Foothills Theater’s journey has played out much like its upcoming season. Since it was founded in 1975 by Anne and Carl Nusbaum, the theater has seen drama…like the time its tent, which served as the theater in the early days, was destroyed by a storm. There’s been plenty of comedy, especially during cast parties. On occasion, there’s been some mystery…like what exactly is the story behind the ghost in the little blue dress who tap dances on the stage at the Fine Arts Center when few are around? And always, there has been a wonderful mix of live music.
“This is a very special year for us,” said Meribeth Reeves, Desert Foothills Theater’s (DFT) managing director. “We celebrate our 40th anniversary during this season. In four decades, we’ve weathered two significant recessions, we moved three times, we’ve expanded our services to include youth productions, classes and workshops, and our fabulous family of actors, musicians, stage technicians, choreographers and volunteers who have helped us earn many prestigious ariZoni and National Youth Arts awards keeps growing.”
Be sure to mark your calendar to attend DFT’s production of Anything Goes, set for Fri., Nov. 14 through Sun., Nov. 23 on the main stage of Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center. Directed by Sara Bernstein, this musical farce features singing and tap dancing to a comical plot set to music by the incredible Cole Porter.
For a full list of the 2014-2015 season shows, to purchase a subscription, or order tickets, visit www.dftheater.org or call (480) 488-1981.
Media Contacts:
Sue Kern-Fleischer, (602) 810-1404, suekern@gmail.com
Meribeth Reeves, DFT, 602-769-0848, mbreeves@cox.net
Historic photo: "Man of LaMancha"
Desert Foothills Theater (DFT) is a program of the Foothills Community Foundation (FCF). DFT wishes to thank its supporters, including the following sponsors: Arizona Commission on the Arts with support from the National Endowment for the Arts, Scottsdale Cultural Council, Scottsdale League for the Arts, Carefree Kiwanis and our many additional business and individual supporters!
The Big Heap festival partners with Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity has partnered with The Big Heap Vintage and Handmade Festival, which will take place November 21-23, 2014. The non-profit organization will sell vintage items and provide an area for materials and a space for people to buy and paint their own Christmas house ornaments for $3. In addition, Habitat will construct a 4x8 playhouse and sell raffle tickets for $5 or 5 for $20. All proceeds will be split 50/50 between Habitat and The Big Heap’s Pay it Artward program which will benefit the Foundation for Phoenix Children’s Hospital.
According to Big Heap co-founder Mickey Meulenbeek, Habitat for Humanity will deliver the playhouse to the winner and provide a crane to get it into the backyard, if needed.
The Big Heap festival will showcase more than six decades of some of the most influential fashion ever. The Big Heap Vintage and Handmade Festival is the best, juried vintage, handmade goods, recycled, repurposed, salvaged event in Arizona. During the festival, fashion experts will flaunt their flair in hourly parades, emceed by the Hip Historian Marshall Shore, showing everything from glam rock to vintage and modern mixes by Mitch Phillips of Rare Scarf, Head to Toe Vintage by Jenny Kuller of Redhead Sadie, Kids Rockabilly by Bella and Bruiser and other designers who are shaping trends throughout the Valley.
In addition to the regular line up of fashion vendors alongside industrial, retro, upcycled and antique goods for the home and garden, The Big Heap will keep the lights on opening night on fashion row for a special meet and greet cocktail party to benefit the Pay it Artward (PIA) program. PIA raises funds to support the arts program at the Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Admission for the 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM cocktail party is $5 at the gate. Spend an evening mingling with like-minded fashionistas, stylists, artists and designers. A no-host bar will offer beer, wine and a signature Big Heap cocktail.
The Big Heap runs November 21-23, 2014 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Friday and Saturday and on Sunday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The entry fee is $7 for adults; children 12 and under are free. Visit www.thebigheap.com for more details.
CONTACT: Mickey Meulenbeek/480.329.6118
ARIZONA MUSICFEST AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM TEAM UP FOR
YOUNG PERFORMERS CONCERT SERIES
Arizona's top young classical talent to perform in acclaimed venue
First concert to be held November 23 at 2 pm
(Phoenix, Scottsdale) Arizona Musicfest, the acclaimed Winter Festival has partnered with the Musical Instrument Museum to host its annual Young Performers Concert Series. The Concert Series is part of the Festival's mission to provide unique music education programs and youth performance opportunities to children, schools and audiences throughout the Valley and beyond.
Young Performers Concerts will be held in the Music Theater at MIM, 4725 East Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050 on November 23 and January 11 at 2 pm and the 2015 Competition Winners Concert held on May 3 at 1:00 pm. Tickets are $10 and are on sale at www.mimmusictheater.themim.org
The November 23rd concert will showcase 11 inspiring young violinists, violists, cellists, and pianists as well as a spectacular string quartet. These young performers are comprised of past winners and top competitors of recent AZMF competitions. (See below for bios)
About the Arizona Musicfest Young Performers Concert Series.
Each year Arizona Musicfest identifies top classical music talent through juried competitions, and subsequently provides many of these extraordinary young musicians with valuable public performance opportunities. These performances allow the musicians to hone their performance skills, while they provide audiences with a special opportunity to experience virtuosity from the start.
Past participants in the Arizona Musicfest young musician competitions, have gone on to attend the prestigious Juilliard School, the Curtis Institute of Music, Eastman School of Music and many other distinguished conservatories and collegiate music programs. Additionally, these young artists have been featured performing on NPR's nationally syndicated radio program, From The Top, as well as locally through KBAQ broadcasts of the annual Arizona Musicfest finals competition. Arizona Musicfest's young musicians have been featured as soloists with the Phoenix Symphony and with many other professional ensembles, and have also been presented in recital programs throughout the country, including at Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
November 23, 2014 at 2 pm
MIM
Arizona Musicfest
Young Performers Fall Concert
Katrina Jia, piano-Chandler
Katrina Jia is a ninth grader in Hamilton High who started piano at the age of five with Mr. Xu. Since then she has won multiple Young Artist competitions, along with the Most Wanted International competition, and the 2012 Music Teacher National Association competition held in New York City. In addition to piano, she participates on a swim team, and enjoys reading, writing and drawing.
Robert Bul, cello- Mesa
Robert Bui (grade 10) is a young cellist, flautist, piccolist, and composer/arranger who has been studying musically since the age of four. At age 10, he picked up the cello with a natural musical flair and through rigorous practice and enjoyment, he has pursued a committed relationship with the cello. He has studied with Melanie Yarger and Jamie Kellogg and has performed with several groups including Phoenix Youth Symphony, Metropolitan Youth Symphony, Perfect 4th Quartet, Central Region Orchestra and many others. He plans a bright future devoting his career to composition and arrangement while still maintaining a strong grip on his passion of playing cello.
Jessica Zhang, piano- Phoenix
Jessica Zhang is an eleven-year-old 6th grader at BASIS Chandler in Chandler, Arizona. She has studied piano with Fei Xu since age six and has been the first-prize winner of several piano competitions, including the 2013 Arizona Young Artist Piano Competition and the 2013 Steinway Avanti Future Stars Piano Competition. She was also the winner of the 2012 Desert Valley Music Teachers Association Piano Competition and the East Valley Music Teachers Association Piano Competition. In addition to studying piano, Jessica enjoys reading, swimming, hiking, and taking tennis lessons.
David Kwak, violin - Phoenix
David Kwak, age 13, is an 8th grader at the Paragon Science Academy and studies violin with Ms. Susanne Rothaar. A winner in many solo competitions, David won 1st place in the 2013 American Protege International Concerto Competition and 2nd place in their Piano and Strings Competition and as a result, he made is Carnegie Hall solo debut in 2013. Other awards include 1st Place in solo competitions with the Music Teachers National Association, the American String Teachers Associations, the Phoenix Youth Symphony Young Musician's Competition, and the Four Seasons Orchestra. David's hobbies include composing, conducting, solving math puzzles, and research.
Samuel Xu, piano - Chandler
Samuel Xu is a 13-year old 8th grader at Arizona Virtual Academy. He started learning piano at age 6 from his mom Hong Zhu. Currently he studies with his dad Fei Xu. He was the Arizona state winner of 2013 Music Teachers National Association Junior Piano Competition. Other piano prizes include winner of the Arizona Young Artist Piano Competition, the Steinway Avanti Star Piano Competition and Arizona Musicfest Competition. Besides piano, Samuel likes to draw and design computer games.
Ryan Grieser, viola- Phoenix
Ryan Grieser, age 15. is a 10th grader at Desert Vista High School and studies viola with Ms. Susanne Rothaar. In 2013, Ryan won 3rd Place in the American Protegee International Piano and Strings Competition and received honorable mention in their Concerto Competition and as a result will be making his Carnegie Hall solo debut later this year. Other awards include 1st Place in the 2014 AMEA State Viola Competition and prizes in the American String Teachers Association Solo Competition, Music Teachers National Association Solo Competition, Phoenix Youth Symphony Young Musician's Competition and the Four Seasons Orchestra Bach Competition. Ryan was a member of the 2014 AII- National Honor Orchestra and also served as principal viola of the 2014 Arizona High School All-State Orchestra. He was a member of the Phoenix Youth Symphony for two years and is currently a member of the Youth Symphony of the Southwest under the direction of Mr. Cal Stewart Kellogg. His hobbies include reading, science research, mountain biking and fishing
Tiffany Chang, violin- Chandler
Tiffany Chang, age 15, is a freshman at Corona Del Sol and a member of her school chamber orchestra. She is currently studying with Phoenix Symphony member, Jing Zeng. Former teachers include William Magers, Lan Qiu, Chun-Yi Lu, and Qao Zhiu. She recently served as concertmaster for the 2014 AMEA (Arizona Music Educators Association, Inc.) All-state Orchestra. This summer, Chang performed with the Brevard Music Center Orchestra at the Brevard Music Summer Festival in North Carolina.
Perfect 4th Quartet
Hannah Goldstick, violin, Elena Boyd, violin, Ethan Buell, viola, Robert Bui, cello
Perfect 4th Quartet (P4Q) was formed in 2013 when members of Metropolitan Youth Symphony came together at a Phoenix area camp. They were invited to be one of Metropolitan Youth Symphony's Honors Quartets for the 2013-14 season and gave regular recital, corporate and charity performances. As the quartet bonded musically and socially, they have become an independent group and now take part in various activities across the valley, performing a wide range of musical genres, from fiddling to pop to classical, including arrangements made by their own cellist, Robert Bui. They are planning their first full-length recital in the spring.
P4Q's members are Hannah Goldstick, 13, from Chandler, Elena Boyd, 14, from Tempe, Ethan Buell, 15, from Gilbert and Robert Bui, 15, from Mesa.
Healing of Memories Workshop for Veterans Returns to Arizona
The Healing of Memories for Veterans Workshop is again coming to Arizona on December 5-7, 2014 at the Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center in Carefree. This workshop has been conducted three times for men and women Arizona vets of all eras with good reviews from the 40+ vets who have attended. It is designed to help vets heal from the emotional and spiritual affects of their military experiences. The workshop begins with dinner at 6pm on Friday, December 5 and ends at 2pm on Sunday, December 7.The workshop is free of charge for veterans, including all meals and two nights lodging. Transportation will be provided to veterans in the Phoenix area who need it.
The Healing of Memories Workshop was created by Father Michael Lapsley, an Anglican missionary priest, who in 1990 suffered the loss of his hands and the sight in one eye from a letter bomb that was sent to him in Zimbabwe by a supporter of the pro-apartheid government in South Africa. After a long recovery from the bombing, Father Lapsley decided to dedicate his life to helping victims of emotional, psychological and spiritual wounds inflicted by war, human rights abuses and other traumatic circumstances. He founded the Institute for Healing Memories in South Africa in 1998. Their mission is to facilitate the healing process of individuals, communities and nations.
Veterans of any era may register free for the workshop by calling Cyndy at Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center, 480-488-5218, email: cyndy@spiritinthedesert.org, or on the web: www.spiritinthedesert.org. Registrations are limited to the first 24 veterans who register so if you are interested register early.
If you are interested in donating a full or partial tax deductible scholarship for a veteran, please contact Cyndy or visit the website.
The retreat is being coordinated by Mike Wold, a Navy Vietnam veteran, who lives in Arizona. For more information about this workshop, its leaders, goals, concepts and any other questions contact him at michael_w_wold@msn.com or 651-687-9767 (cell).
Submitted by: Mike Wold, PO Box 1463, Carefree, AZ 85377
651-687-9767 (cell)
PREPARATIONS BEGIN
FOR
DESERT FOOTHILLS CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
Event date: 7:00pm December 6 & 7, 2014
Location: Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area, Cave Creek
Sponsored by
Kiwanis Club of Carefree
Kiwanis Club of Carefree hosts the annual Desert Foothills Christmas Pageant, delighting hundreds of spectators from Cave Creek, Carefree and drawing visitors from throughout the metro Phoenix/Scottsdale area.
Preparations are beginning for this traditional community event, which was started by the Cave Creek 4-H Club in 1952, as a re-enactment of the Christmas story showcasing the 4-H Club members’ animals.
Local residents perform in the choir and make up the cast. Volunteers handle all aspects of the Pageant, from ground prep, sound tech and sets, to luminaria placement and critter coordination. "We Kiwanians are very proud to host this pageant, which is truly a classic. You may know the story, but you haven't experienced it like this. Come, reflect and enjoy. It's a joy for people of all ages,” said Bob Swan, Kiwanis Club of Carefree president. “No one should miss it."
Anyone with choral experience who would like to sing in the choir should contact Desert Foothills Christmas Pageant music director Steve Norris. Choir rehearsals are held at Desert Foothills Lutheran Church, 29305 N. Scottsdale Road at 7:00pm every Friday in November (11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28) with dress rehearsal on December 5. Performances are December 6 and 7. “Some choral reading ability is necessary. Anyone interested (especially tenors!) can leave a message at 480-209-8966 or kamnorris2@q.com,” said Norris.
“There wouldn’t be a Pageant without the volunteer crews who set everything up and help run the event,” said Kiwanis Club of Carefree member Toby Payne, longtime organizer of the Desert Foothills Christmas. “We need as many people as possible to participate and keep this 62 year tradition alive.”
The Desert Foothills Christmas Pageant takes place on Saturday, December 6, and Sunday, December 7, 2014, at Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area in Cave Creek. Five miles of beautiful luminaria lead to the Pageant site. Members of the Desert Foothills Kiwanis Key Club place and the light the luminaria each night.
Majestic-voiced narrator Robert Hutson presides over the Christmas story with beautiful musical accompaniment provided by the Pageant choir conducted by Steve Norris. Cactus Shadows Shadowbox Players directed by Andrew Cupo enact the roles of Mary, Joseph, Angel, Townspeople and Shepherds. The Three Kings make their dramatic entrance on horseback. Other animals and their owners participate as they wish.
“If you would like to be in the cast with your animal, you must make arrangements with the Pageant in advance and attend rehearsal. We need to make sure that all the animal cast members are able to peacefully co-exist,” said Pageant volunteer Evelyn Holbrook, who wrangles the Kings and their horses.
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 primary lighting for Spur Cross Ranch is starlight. Admission and parking are free.
Anyone interested in volunteering or requiring additional information should contact Toby Payne at 480-544-2290. For information on Kiwanis Club of Carefree please call 480-488-8400 or visit www.kiwaniscarefree.org.
Directions: Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area (44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331) 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. For more information, visit www.desertfoothillschristmaspageant.com
History: In 1952, the local 4-H Club in Cave Creek, under the leadership of Jean Hackler, put together a holiday pageant entitled Oh Holy Night that included a live re-enactment of the Christmas story and showcased some of their animals. For the next 50 years, community members joined together to produce this homespun show that became an area tradition.
The original production took place nestled among the rocks at the base of Black Mountain in an area known as Tse Bonita. Audience members sat on blankets on the ground while fires lit in the rocks on the mountainside lit the angels and provided added "starlight" to the production. The beautiful desert skies brought a sense of awe to the event.
After 50 years, the pageant's supporting organization disbanded in 2002. Records and memorabilia were handed over to the Cave Creek Museum. In 2003, there was no event at Spur Cross or anywhere and it looked like the pageant was over. The Luminaria Run was created to at least keep the luminaria trail aspect of the event alive.
Cave Creek resident Toby Payne had volunteered since 1992, enhancing the event with lighting and sound. In 2004, he asked the Foothills Community Foundation to support the resurrection of the pageant. They agreed and the pageant was presented in the desert preserve at Desert Arroyo Middle School for two years.
As the Luminaria Run was created to support the Cave Creek tradition, luminaria crews from the Run also helped light the road to Desert Arroyo.
From the moment of the pageant's return, organizers had been working with the town of Cave Creek to find a desert location more similar to that of Tse Bonita. Spur Cross Ranch seemed the perfect solution, but it was not quite ready until 2006.
The 2006 Desert Foothills Christmas Pageant marked the first year the pageant was held in the beautiful new Spur Cross location. Under the stars of the desert sky, the tradition continued.
2007 an unusual rain/snow storm washed the pageant grounds out and damaged the set, forcing cancellation. Volunteers, resilient as ever, constructed a rock and mortar “Inn” that will serve for many years to come.
In spite of the one-year lapse, 2014 is the celebration of the 62st Anniversary of the Pageant!
Kiwanis Club of Carefree
Media contact:
Karen Mackiewich, Executive Director, Kiwanis Club of Carefree
Karen@kiwaniscarefree.com or 480-488-7169
Experience the Magic at the Carefree Christmas Festival!
December 12-14 in downtown Carefree
For Immediate Release:
HOLIDAY /CHRISTMAS/ LIGHT PARADE
7th Annual Carefree Christmas Festival
A Weekend Long Holiday Celebration in Downtown Carefree, Arizona
“The festival has become one of the most well-attended holiday events in the Valley,” said event director and founder, Jo Gemmill of Carefree.
CAREFREE, Ariz., (October 20, 2014) – A three-day, two-night celebration with real snow, an electric light parade and a fireworks extravaganza, welcome in the holidays at the 7th annual Carefree Christmas Festival, December 12 – December 14.
The tiny town of Carefree, located just north of the Scottsdale and most famously known for its over-sized Sundial, turns into an illuminated winter wonderland for the yuletide event. Festivities take place at the Carefree Desert Gardens, 101 Easy Street, from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10 a .m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday.
The signature Electric Light Parade, presented by APS and produced by the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce, takes place on Saturday at 6 p.m., along Easy St., and is followed by a fireworks display.
More than 20,000 visitors are expected to attend throughout the weekend. All activities are free. Information and a full schedule of events are available at carefreechristmasfestival.com, or at 480-488-2051.
The annual event has quickly become a holiday tradition in the northeast Valley. Highlights include a lighted holiday village with daytime and late night shopping, seasonal food and drink, live holiday dance and singing performances including the Salvation Army Marching Band, a Kid’s Zone with 35 tons of real snow, lighted carriage rides, real snow and ice princesses, Charles Dickens inspired carolers, a live Nativity display, and Santa.
Pet lovers are invited to bring their pets, dressed in their holiday best, for a pet parade and pictures with Santa on Sunday. Pet adoptions by the Foothills Animal Rescue (FAR) will take place throughout the day.
“The festival has become one of the most well-attended holiday events in the Valley because it brings out the child in all who attend. It is reminiscent of a traditional Christmastime of years past,” said Jo Gemmill of Carefree. Gemmill is the director and founder of the event.
The four-acre Carefree Desert Gardens provide a stunning backdrop, with thousands of cacti, many rare or unusual specimens, illuminated in holiday lights for the festival.
According to Gemmill, the festival relies heavily on generous corporate and small business sponsorships to fund the event.
Several important sponsors have signed on this year, including APS who will make possible the Festival’s signature event, Saturday night’s Electric Light Parade.
Sanderson Lincoln on Bell Road will present a snow slide and 35 tons of real snow, and local Carefree businessman, Chris Mellon of Chris Mellon Custom Home & Remodeling Center, is sponsoring the always popular Kid’s Zone.
Discount Tire has also signed on to be a supporter this year, according to Gemmill.
CAREFREE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL - CALENDAR BRIEF:
What: Illuminated holiday activities for the entire family with an electric light parade, fireworks display, live music and dance performances, real snow, a pet parade, gift market, holiday food court and much more, all in an outdoor desert setting
When: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Friday, December 12 and Saturday, December 13; 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday, December 14. Electric Light Parade and Fireworks Extravaganza take place Saturday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m.
Where: Carefree Desert Gardens, 101 Easy St., Carefree, Arizona.
Cost: Free.
Information: 480-488-2051, carefreechristmasfestival.com.
CAREFREE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Friday, December 12, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Gift Market and Holiday Food Court
10 a.m. – noon, To Be Announced
Noon – 2 p.m., Salvation Army Brass Band
2:30 – 3:30 p.m., Dickens Carolers, Christmas Around the World
3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Dickens Carolers, Christmas Around the World
4:30 – 5:30 p.m., Dickens Carolers, Christmas Around the World
4 p.m. – 9 p.m., Kid’s Zone with snow slide and 35 tons of real snow
5:45 - 6:45 p.m., Kelso Brothers – Holiday jazz music
6 – 9 p.m., Live Nativity and Lighted Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
7 – 8 p.m., Community choirs from four local churches
Saturday, December 13, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Gift Market and Holiday Food Court
10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Kid’s Zone with snow slide and 35 tons of real snow
10 – 11 a.m., Adage Dance Company, “A White Christmas”
11:30 – 1 p.m., Desert Foothills Theater, Medley of Christmas Classics, Snow Queen and Ice Queen appearances
2 – 2:30 p.m., Cactus Shadows High School Honors Choir
2 – 4 p.m., Live Nativity
2:30 – 3:30 p.m., Kevin Glenn Singers
3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Desert Hills Presbyterian Church, Live Nativity and Community Sing-Along
5 – 9 p.m., Holiday Party with DJ Robin Sherman
6 p.m., Electric Light Parade sponsored by APS, followed by a Fireworks Extravaganza
Sunday, December 14, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
9 – noon, Pet Parade – presented Foothills Animal Rescue (FAR)
10 a.m. – noon, Pet photos with Santa
10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Gift Market and Holiday Food Court
10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Kid’s Zone with snow slide and 35 tons of real snow
11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Kiddie train rides
12:30 – 2 p.m., Center Stage Dance Studio
2:15 – 3:15 p.m., “Jolly Roger,” children’s comic magician
3:30 – 5 p.m., Johnny Martini and the Cactus Kickers dance troupe
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Learn a new craft, hear a lecture, exercise your brain and more at the Foothills Community Foundation
Are you looking to learn a new craft or skill, like card making, digital photography or acting? Do you want to expand your mind by hearing a fascinating lecture or viewing a colorful art show? Or, maybe you’re up for a good game of Bingo or Bridge? These are just some of the many classes, events and activities offered for local residents of all ages at the Foothills Community Foundation’s (FCF) Holland Community Center, 34250 N. 60th Street, Bldg. B, in Scottsdale.
As FCF prepares to celebrate its fifth year at the Holland Community Center campus, its staff and volunteers have lined up an exciting roster of events, presentations and activities.
“We’re so fortunate to live in a community that cherishes arts and entertainment, that cares about sustainability and that welcomes the chance to learn from others,” said Chris Winger, FCF president and CEO. “Take advantage of our Holland Community Center…not only will you expand your mind, you’re sure to make some new friends or re-connect with old ones.”
New this year: FCF has added “Toddler Story and Playtime” sessions on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The class features a mix of open play, songs, stories, dances, parachute play and bubbles. Geared towards parents, grandparents, caregivers and their toddlers, the classes are free through October 30. Starting Nov. 6, FCF will sell punch cards offering five classes for $30. No reservations are required but adults must stay with their toddlers (no drop-offs).
Sue Parker of Cave Creek is teaching Card Making classes from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Feb. 5, March 5, April 2 and May 7. The Thursday evening classes are geared towards adults and offer a fun way to learn how to create greeting cards using Stampin’ Up products, including exclusive stamps, paper, stamp pads, ribbons and other embellishments. For $20 per class, participants learn how to make four greeting cards and/or a possible 3-D project, such as a small gift box or treat bag.
“People sometimes think they need some special skills or be "crafty" in order to participate, but that’s not the case,” Parker said, adding that she sees both women and men in her classes. “My favorite thing is the reaction when someone stamps for the first time, assembles their card, and sits back amazed at what they just created. And if someone is an experienced stamper, they get new ideas and learn some new techniques. Even people with a room full of craft supplies at home will enjoy the social atmosphere of crafting together with new friends.”
Other upcoming FCF classes at the Holland Community Center include Brain Games, Bridge, Digital Photography, Adobe Photoshop Elements, an “Art Relaxation and Herbal Teas” class that includes Tai Chi relaxation exercises, and two Focus on Your Health classes about finding health help in the home and getting through the holidays after experiencing a loss.
Activities include Bingo and Chinese Mahjong on Thursday afternoons, a “Let’s Talk Art” gallery show in October and an “Ageless Spirit” gallery show running in November and December, as well as the MindQuest Lecture series, which kicks off on Tues., Oct. 21 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with guest speaker Dr. Britton Shepardson who will discuss the mysteries of Easter Island during his presentation, “A New Look at Old Faces.”
Desert Foothills Theater (DFT) and the Desert Awareness Committee are also part of the Foothills Community Foundation. For a full list of FCF classes, MindQuest lectures, visual arts shows, DFT theater productions and classes, Desert Awareness hikes and educational programs, and other activities, visit www.azfcf.org or call (480) 488-1090.
Desert Foothills Library Youth Events/Programs
Information for all events: Contact Susan Alberts or David Court, Desert Foothills Library, 480-488-2286, salberts@dfla.org, dcourt@dfla.org, www.desertfoothillslibrary.org
Where: All events below take place at Desert Foothills Library, 38443 North Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, 85327.
Cost: All events are free.
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When: 9:45 AM – 10:15 AM, Tuesday (every week)
What: Toddler Storytime (ages 2-5)
Join us for stories and songs at the library!
No registration required.
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When: 9:45 AM – 10:15 AM, Thursday (every week)
What: Little Ones Storytime (ages birth-36 months)
Join us for stories and songs at the library!
No registration required.
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When: 1 – 3 PM (last Sunday of each month)
What: Teen Advisory Group
This group brings together teens who are interested in being involved here at the Desert Foothills Library. Whether through volunteering or brainstorming for programs, come meet other library enthusiasts and share your ideas. Refreshments are provided.
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When: 4:00 – 5:00 PM every Friday
What: Teen Table Games
Looking for something to do on a Friday afternoon? Join us for table games – from Pictionary to Monopoly, chess and checkers and much more! Refreshments are provided.
Books Can...
(ages 0-5 years, 6-week series)
This course uses popular picture books to promote your child's social and emotional development as well as address challenging behaviors.
Thursdays, 10/16 - 11/20
10:30 AM
Desert Foothills Library 2014 Adult Events/Programs
Information for all events: Contact Dereth DeHaan or David Court, Desert Foothills Library, 480-488-2286, ddehaan@dfla.org, dcourt@dfla.org, www.desertfoothillslibrary.org
Where: All events below take place at Desert Foothills Library, 38443 North Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, 85327.
Cost: All events are free, except where noted.
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When: 4 – 5 p.m., Every Tuesday
What: Guided Meditation
Modern science continues to prove that meditation, an ancient and powerful technique, helps us deeply rest, connect to our inner selves and restore ourselves physically, mentally, and spiritually. Guided meditation practice will help you to de-stress from the busy-ness of your everyday life, restore good sleep habits and change destructive habits and thoughts. In this practice, we lie on the floor with closed eyes and relax in the space just before sleep. This may be easier for you than traditional seated meditation. Please bring any props, such as a yoga mat or a blanket, that will make you more comfortable. If you cannot lie down on the floor, you may sit on a chair. Instructors Judith Zeiger and Marci Sheer. Special Registration Process: Call or email Judith Zeiger (480)760-5645 jazeiger@cox.net.
Cost: $5 cash, pay to instructor at each class.
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When: REGULAR Class 8:45 – 9:45 a.m., Every Friday; CHAIR Class 10 – 10:30 a.m.
CHAIR Class 1 – 1:45 p.m., Every Wednesday
What: Qigong/Tai Chi Easy
A discipline that can be practiced and benefits gained at any age – you are never too old! A blending of Qigong and Tai Chi, with deep breathing and repeated gentle motions and stretches to improve health, balance, agility and flexibility. The “Chair” class is for anyone who wants to take it extra slow and easy. Wear loose clothing and bare feet. Limited to 15. Special Registration Process: Call or email instructor Bina Bou: 480-284-1300 or bina.b75@gmail.com.
Cost: Prepay instructor $20 cash for 4 classes; or $8 drop-in.
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When: 1 – 2 p.m., Every Sunday
Noon – 1 p.m., Every Thursday
What: Gentle Yoga
This slow-paced class focuses on breathing, gentle yoga poses, and stretching to increase flexibility and balance. Please bring a yoga mat. Limited to 15. Special Registration Process: Call or email instructor Sylvia Labrado: 480-776-4743 or agelessyogaaz@gmail.com.
Cost: $5 cash, pay to instructor at each class.
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What: Spanish Offerings
When: 10:30 a.m. – noon, Every Wednesday
What: Intermediate Conversational Spanish.
Informal chat session using various books, flashcards, etc. Beginning April 23, each week will feature a half-hour episode of the Destinos series on DVD, followed by discussion in Spanish. No instructor. Contact Barbara Koca, 480-488-5332.
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When: 5 – 7 p.m., 3rd Tuesday each month
What: Cinematic Reflections on the Cold War Era
Each documentary film in this series is introduced by documentary filmmaker Penelope Price, who will discuss the cinematic style; a post-film discussion follows, led by Gary Zaro, faculty expert from Paradise Valley Community College(PVCC). The film series traces the evolution of the Cold War from its genesis after WWII to its conclusion in 1991 with the formal dissolution of the USSR. The films reveal the back stories behind the events, interview the major players, and analyze the political fallout that occurred during that time. Limited seating. Register: 480-488-2286. Supported and funded by: Arizona State Library, Institute of Museum and Library Services (federal), PVCC & Desert Foothills Library.
November Highlights:
When: 1 – 2 p.m., Monday, November 3
What: Holiday Tablescape Workshop
Holiday entertaining is just around the corner! Get inspired to decorate with a variety of themes that will "wow" your family, friends and co-workers. Learn tips and tricks from tablescape expert, Lanae Johnson, who combines her passions for interior design and entertaining to present this workshop. Enjoy viewing a variety of "out of the box" displays and learn how to repurpose items you already have to create unique centerpieces and holiday décor. Make your next party visually exciting and memorable! Register: 480-488-2286.
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When: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, November 8
What: Develop & Control Your Psychic Ability®
Develop or expand your ability with simple techniques of guided meditation and visualization from Carrie Schubert, one of the most sought after psychics in the Southwest. Exercises include meeting your spirit guides, psychic healing and protection, and interactive/experimental ‘tuning in’ to people and animals that have crossed over (bring a lunch for a short break). Register: 480-488-2286.
Cost: $59
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When: 1 - 3 p.m., Wednesday, November 12
What: Reinvent Yourself! Steps to Plan your Next Act
The best way to predict your future is for you to create it yourself. Awaken your undiscovered possibilities! This workshop is designed to inspire and assist individuals to clarify the challenges of life’s transitions. Assess your interests, personal style, existing talents and experiences. Develop options and strategies to reinvent yourself. Explore the possible need for new skills, with awareness of retirement trends and where you fit. Leave with a manual that will guide you in launching your new direction and identity, and help you implement the TRANSITION PROCESS. Facilitators: Peggy Arneault, MA, LPC and Barbara Hatton, MA, LPC. Register: 480-488-2286.
Cost: $49 includes all materials
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When: 2 – 3 p.m., Thursday, November 13
What: Have Passport – Will Travel
Paula G. Cullison, travel writer and photographer, will tell of her travels to over 35 countries. Pack your bags and come along for the adventure. Register: 480-488-2286.
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When: 5 – 7 p.m., November 18 (3rd Tuesday each month series)
What: Cinematic Reflections on the Cold War Era: A Crime to Fit the Punishment (46 min.)
Each documentary film in this series is introduced by documentary filmmaker Penelope Price, who will discuss the film’s director and style; a post-film discussion follows, led by Gary Zaro, faculty Cold War expert from Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC). The film series traces the evolution of the Cold War from its genesis after WWII to its conclusion in 1991 with the formal dissolution of the USSR. Films reveal the back stories behind the events, interview the major players, and analyze the political fallout that occurred during that time. This month’s film: 1954, the height of the Cold War & McCarthyism. Hollywood shows the film’s background & political atmosphere. A chronicle of filmmakers’ defiance of the blacklist. Register: 480-488-2286. Supported and funded by: Arizona State Library, Institute of Museum and Library Services (federal), PVCC & Desert Foothills Library.
When: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday and Noon – 3 p.m., Sunday, November 29 and 30
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What: Nativities of the World Exhibit
View an amazing collection of nativities – more than 100 on display! Would you like to display your own nativity? Contact Karen Pritchard: 480-236-9668. Presented by volunteers form the Foothills Food Bank.
December Highlights
LIBRARY FEATURE EVENT
December 2 (1st Tuesday each month series), Noon – 1 p.m.
Art Nosh Lunch: Hopi: Art, Cultural History and Traditions, presented by Heard Museum Guild
Enjoy a nosh while being educated & entertained by docents from Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, Phoenix Art Museum and Heard Museum Guild. Limited seating. Registration required: 480-488-2286.
Cost: Event is free. Order an optional boxed lunch provided by Grotto Café for $10, due when registering by Monday a.m. prior to event date. Choose from 3 menu items; ask at front desk or access menu at www.dfla.org.)
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LIBRARY FEATURE EVENT
Thursday, December 4, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Homeopathy’s Approach to Treating Chronic Conditions
Ben Ta’ati, CCH, Department chair and faculty member at the American Medical College of homeopathy will share videos of clinical cases of individuals who have overcome many chronic conditions including Depression, Migraines, Digestive issues, Sleep disorders, Hypertension, Cholesterol and Childhood conditions including developmental delays. Learn about Homeopathy -- its science, its history in the United States and use by individuals such as Mark Twain, Mother Theresa, Gandhi and other greats. “Homeopathy cures a larger percentage of cases than any other method and is beyond all doubt safer, more economical and the most complete medical science.” (Mahatma Gandhi). A holistic system of medicine developed in Germany in the 1800s, due to its efficacy, homeopathy is now the second largest and fastest growing form of alternative medicine in the world. Register: 480-488-2286.
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LIBRARY FEATURE EVENT
Saturday, December 6, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Desert Foothills Library Annual Craft and Bake Sale
Our annual library fundraiser! Do your Christmas shopping, with delicious goodies and unique craft items.
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LIBRARY FEATURE EVENT
December 16 (3rd Tuesday each month series), 5 – 7 p.m.
Cinematic Reflections on the Cold War Era: A Grin Without a Cat
Each documentary film in this series is introduced by documentary filmmaker Penelope Price, who will discuss the film’s director and style; a post-film discussion follows, led by Gary Zaro, faculty Cold War expert from Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC). The film series traces the evolution of the Cold War from its genesis after WWII to its conclusion in 1991 with the formal dissolution of the USSR. Films reveal the back stories behind the events, interview the major players, and analyze the political fallout that occurred during that time. This month’s film: A Grin Without a Cat (108 min.). An epic film-essay on the worldwide political wars of the 60s and 70s. A sweeping, global contemplation of a defining ten years’ political history. Register: 480-488-2286. Supported and funded by: Arizona State Library, Institute of Museum and Library Services (federal), PVCC & Desert Foothills Library.
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LIBRARY FEATURE EVENT
December 19 (3rd Friday each month series), 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Art Nosh Afternoons: Post-Impressionism, presented by Hugh Ruddock
Enjoy a nosh – tea and gourmet treats -- while being educated & entertained by art historians, and docents from Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, Phoenix Art Museum and Heard Museum Guild. Limited seating. Registration required: 480-488-2286.
Cost: $10, includes tea and gourmet treats
Coming in January:
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Saturday, January 10, 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Vision Board Party!
A vision board is a collage representing things you would like to attract to your life. You’ll cut pictures and phrases out of our huge assortment of magazines (or your own magazines and photos). Glue the images and words onto a piece of poster board and place it somewhere you can see it on a regular basis -- then watch the magic happen! A special bonus: enjoy a lesson in using the power of Feng Shui on your vision board with Rosanne Rusnock, owner of Elements and Energy.
BRING: poster board (maximum size 22 x 28) and scissors (labeled with your initials).
BRING To Share: Yummy and healthy lunch item
We will provide: glue sticks, magazines, water and iced tea, plates, utensils
Limited seating. Register: 480-488-2286.
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Tuesday, January 13, 2 – 4 p.m.
Secure Your Financial Future: Lessons from Warren Buffett
· Understand Buffett's "Rule of 100" or risk ruin in retirement
· Why your stock market portfolio violates Buffet's "Rule #1"
· Avoid the next crash in stocks & bonds
· Buffett's rules for financial success
Presented by Dr. Harold Wong, PhD Economics, who writes the AZ Republic money column. Register: 480-488-2286.
Saturday, January 24, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
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The Power of Love: Beyond What You Would Know
Workshop presented by Shiang Chen-Williams. Register: 480-488-2286.
Saturday, January 31, 5 – 6:30 p.m.
Sonoran Arts League Contemporary Art Show Reception
Refreshments will be served. RSVP: 480-488-2286.
Dereth DeHaan
Adult Services Librarian
Desert Foothills Library
Change of regular work days, now Monday - Thursday
38443 North Schoolhouse Road
P.O. Box 4070 85327
Phone: 480-488-2286
Fax: 480-595-8353
Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center seeks donor sponsors for families
The Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center seeks donors to brighten the holiday season for children, families and seniors in the northern Arizona foothills community. The food bank is working with more than a dozen local organizations and churches to provide gifts, holiday meals and hope for those in crisis in the community. The 12th annual Adopt-a-Family program will be held on Sunday, December 14, 2014 at Holland Community Center in north Scottsdale. A second site for Black Canyon City residents will be held on Saturday, December 13 at High Desert Park.
Individual donors as well as donor groups such as businesses, HOAs, churches, and schools, are encouraged to participate in this year’s Adopt-a-Family program. Interested donors determine the size of the family they are willing to adopt then a family wish list is provided as a shopping guide. There is no minimum donation and shopping assistance is available for monetary donations to support the program. All gifts must be wrapped and delivered in December. Checks are payable to the Foothills Food Bank. All gifts and donations are tax deductible according to tax laws.
For information about the 2014 Adopt-a-Family program or to request a donor sign-up form, email adoptafamily@foothillsfoodbank.com or pick up a form at the food bank. Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center is located at 6038 E. Hidden Valley Drive in Cave Creek.
CONTACT: Jeannine Scott 480.488.1145
The Nativities to benefit Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center
Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center will sponsor the fourth annual Nativities of the World fund-raiser on November 29, 2014 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and on November 30 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The nativity scenes, which will be displayed at Desert Foothills Library, will be on loan from local community residents.
In 2013, more than 100 nativity scenes were featured at the library, which is located at 38443 N. School House Road in Cave Creek, Ariz. The nativities, created by artists from around the world, were made from every material imaginable.
“We hope our neighbors will continue to expand this tradition and benefit the Foothills Food Bank, which serves an ever increasing population in need,” says Pam DiPietro, executive director of Foothills Food Bank. “Please help us by loaning us your nativity set or sets. We welcome any and all nativities that you wish to share with our community.”
Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center 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 Karen at
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: Karen Pritchard 480.488.0423
Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center to offer employment assistance
Team Job Search will assist food bank customers with job searches
Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center will offer Team Job Search to its customers who seek employment in the Cave Creek/Carefree area. Beginning in September 2014, Team Job Search will provide workshops to assist food bank customers in finding the best job.
Team Job Search, which was created by Richard McCarty, is a community program sponsored by the Foothills Food Bank that will help individuals reinvent the way they look for work. In today’s market place, 98% of all resumes go through an inhuman electronic screening process that rejects 75% of applications before they are viewed by a human being. Team Job Search will teach food bank customers proven techniques to ensure that applications and resumes are selected for interviews. Team Job Search will conduct meetings to introduce food bank clients to new methods for finding the right job. Workshop times and dates will be announced soon and all sessions will be held at Desert Foothills Library in Cave Creek.
The Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center provides emergency food, financial assistance and other life necessities and resources to individuals and families in the desert foothills, which encompasses a 180-square mile area that includes Black Canyon City, Cave Creek, Carefree, Anthem, Desert Hills, New River, north Scottsdale and north Phoenix.
For more details, visit Foothills Food Bank at www.foothillsfoodbank.com or call 480.488.1145. Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center is located at Hidden Valley Drive in Cave Creek, Ariz.
Contact: Pam DiPietro 480.488/1145
Foothills Food Bank Greens ‘R’ Great program takes root
Beginning in fall 2014, the 3,000 families, seniors and individuals served by the Foothills Food Bank and Resources Center will be able to reap the benefits of having fresh, organically grown and hand picked produce. Through the Greens ‘R’ Great program, the customer community of the food bank can learn how to grow and prepare their own food.
The idea for the program germinated at a gathering of local garden enthusiasts who championed an overarching goal of community nourishment and self-reliance through sweat equity and shared responsibility.
Assisting with moving “Greens’R’Great” forward are individuals and businesses that have stepped forward with generous donations of labor and materials: Cave Creek Building Supply, Elrod Fence Company, Fortezza Custom Homes, Home Depot, Lowes, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s Realty, Town of Cave Creek, Walmart, and the Greens’R’Great steering committee.
Greens‘R’Great will be a two-branched program. The first branch, a garden adjacent to the food bank premises, will be a place for the customer community to gather and help maintain the crops. The second branch will provide container plants that may be taken home and cared for. Both branches inherently will be educational and focus on teaching gardening and nutrition basics through hands-on experience.
Request for monetary donations are ongoing and gratefully accepted.
Contact: Pam DiPietro 480.488.1145 www.foothillsfoodbank.com
Cave Creek Museum re-opens for the season on Wed., Oct. 1. Located at 6140 Skyline Drive, the Museum features an extensive collection of prehistoric and historic artifacts that describe the lives of Native Americans, miners, ranchers and pioneers. The museum hours are Wed., Thurs., Sat. and Sun. from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Fri. from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Entrance fees are $5 for adults; $3 for seniors; and $2 for students. Children 12 and under are free.
One of the biggest highlights of the season will be monthly demonstrations of the Museum’s historic “Golden Reef” Stamp Mill which dates back to 1880 and was used to crush hard rock ore so that gold could be separated and saved. There have not been any operational Stamp Mills in Maricopa County since the closure of the Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum in 2011, and Cave Creek Museum’s Stamp Mill is the only operational 10-Stamp Mill in the state. The schedule of monthly demonstrations will be announced on Oct. 1.
Another new exhibit will be “Saddle Up,” a colorful display of horse saddles dating from 1890 to 1950, including one that was made for a professional baseball player. The new “Baskets, Baskets, Beautiful Baskets” exhibit features Native American baskets dating from the 1880s to the 1930s.
The baskets are from several Arizona tribes: Pima (O'Odham), Navajo, Apache, Havasupai, Yavapai and Papago (Tohono O'Odham). In addition, the Museum will unveil a new “Arizona’s Greatest Battle” exhibit that features history about what is considered to be the greatest recorded battle ever fought in Arizona. The 1857 battle was the last in a series of skirmishes in which the O’Odham (Pima) and Piipaash (Maricopa) fought their adversaries to the west. The exhibit will include a replica war shield, a war club, sandals and more on loan from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
Lifestyle will also be highlighted in a new bola tie and “Dirty Laundry” washing machine exhibit.
“The washing machine was revolutionary because it changed a woman’s life dramatically,” said Evelyn Johnson, executive director of Cave Creek Museum. “We’ll show the evolution of this household task from 1870 through 1940.”
The museum will host several new children’s programs throughout the year and bring back popular annual events, including “A Miner’s Dinner” in November, “Antiques Appraisal Day” in January, “Authors’ Month” in February and its biggest fundraiser of the year, “Homes Through Time” home tour in March.
For information, call (480) 488-2764 or visit www.cavecreekmuseum.org.
What: Boots, Bling & Beautiful Things Luncheon and Tea
When: January 29, 2015 - 11:30 am to 2:30 pm
Where: Fairway House at Grayhawk Golf Club; 8620 Thompson Peak Parkway; Scottsdale
Cost: $50 per person payable in advance of event
Reservations: Contact Mary James at 480 488-1840 by January 24 deadline
Carefree P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) chapter FG will be hosting "Boots, Bling & Beautiful Things", a luncheon and tea where guests will meet five talented artists and view their works.
Members of Chapter FG invite all to join them from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Fairway House at Grayhawk Golf Club; 8620 E. Thompson Peak Parkway in Scottsdale. Event Chair Mary James said "This will be our fourth year of offering a unique event where the fine artists showcase their work as guests mingle amongst them. The venue lends itself perfectly and is set against the stunning backdrop of Pinnacle Peak in the distance. Luncheon and tea are sure to celebrate this year's theme of "Boots, Bling & Beautiful things. Please join us as we support our educational projects."
Featured artists include Florie Amster, Pat Kelly, Dick Mueller, Carole Perry and Beth Zink. Each will present their art and guests will have the opportunity to purchase pieces that day. The P.E.O. Organization was founded in 1869 with a mission to provide higher education opportunities for women.
Proceeds from the fundraiser will fund education opportunities for women. P.E.O. chapters support the educational and charitable funds of the P.E.O. Sisterhood, but are not classified as charitable by the IRS. Therefore, donations to individual chapters do not meet the IRS requirements for a charitable income tax deduction. P.E.O. shall not be liable in any way for any goods and services supplied by third-party vendors or public establishments.
