CAREFREE TRUTH
Letters from Readers: 12/4/12
Holiday Jewelry
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All of our jewelry designers are excited to offer you an exceptional sale on all our handmade jewelry through December 24th. Join us at the gallery daily, 10-5. You can enter to win a gold necklace, bracelet and earrings by Monique. The winner will be announced December 22nd, also 20% of all Jewelry sales will be donated to
Foothills Animal Rescue
Wild Holly Gallery
22 Easy Street
Carefree, AZ.
480-595-8757
Hello Lyn. Would you and Herbie be so kind as to let your readers know that the Carefree Resort & Conference Center is raffling off several battery operated Kiddie Cars, winner to be drawn after this weekend’s Christmas Parade. There are several beautiful cars to be used as part of our float. Proceeds will go to charity. These cars are the pricey kind, perfect for kids ages 4-6. Tickets are $10 each or 2 for $15. The cars can be viewed at the Carefree Resort Lobby. Thank you so much. Ho Ho Ho!
Rhonda
Debbra and Lyn,
If you are comfortable with this, it would be a great help for Valley Dogs, a hard working shelter, if you could forward this to your nonprofit e-network. This is an extraordinarily caring organization that stretches a dollar a long way, not unlike our food bank here in town. I would be grateful for your help.
Sara
From: Michael West [mailto:mwest@valleydogs.org]
Sent: Sunday, December 02, 2012 6:59 PM
To: mwest@valleydogs.org
Subject: FW: Veterans and Their Pets - Thank You
All,
Thank you for your offer to help support our efforts. As we head into winter this brings difficult times for veterans on the street. Billy (see his story here: www.veteransandtheirpets.org) is just one of the veterans we have assisted over the last 2 years.
These Veterans will not give up the few, if not the only, possession (their animals) they have and often choose to live on the street. We help provide veterinary care for their animals and have successfully helped several Veterans get off the street and into stable living conditions. We do this in cooperation with the VA.
Our fundraiser is December 8, 2012 at The Tilted Kilt in Scottsdale (SW corner of Scottsdale Rd and Bell Rd). The event is from 2pm until 6pm.
We cannot continue to support these Veterans without the support of the community. Many of you have provided donations for the event. Many of you are coming to help setup / run the event. Thank you!
*** If you are still considering donating to this event please let me know so we can arrange pickup. We need all items by Wednesday December 5. ***
àThere are a couple spots available for vendors. If you are interested please let us know. We do not charge a fee for the space and just ask for a donation.
If you cannot attend or donate PLEASE pass the event along to everyone you know. Facebook it. Tweet it. Email everyone you know. Helping us get people to the event is just as important as donating and working the event.
Here is the web site for the event: http://webborganics.com/barknbrew/
A motorcycle will be auctioned off at the event. Marks Motorcycle is a 2004 Yamaha Road Star. Yes a 2004 BUT, it only has 2900 miles on it!
Thank you all for your support.
We cannot do this without you!
Best regards,
Michael West
A few highlights: Desert Foothills Library
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When: 2 – 3 p.m., Thursday, January 10
What: Get Organized Now!
Are your closets full of clutter? Are your pantries piling up? Having trouble finding things? Professional organizer Pam Fitzgibbons will provide tips and strategies for mastering the chaos and share solutions to help you organize these areas of your life in the new year! Pam, member of NAPO, has been helping people get organized for over 12 years. Register: 480-488-2286.
*Desert Foothills Library does not endorse the products or services of businesses that host events in our facilities.
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When: 5 – 7 p.m., Saturday, January 19
What: Arizona Musicfest @ Desert Foothills Library: A Duet
Listen and learn from Maestro Bob Moody, as he and guest musicians take us on a musical journey with commentary and a preview of the 2013 Festival season. You’ll be entertained by a range of vocals and instrumentals, as well as stories and insights behind the music. After the performance, mingle with the artists and enjoy wine and finger food.
Cost: $30 per person. Limited seating. Book your reservations at 480-488-0806.
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When: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., Wednesdays, January 9 and 16 (2 weeks)
What: Boomers – Now What? Your Next Steps Need S.M.A.R.T. Goals!
In the first of two 2-hour sessions led by Janet Steinberg, M.A.Counseling Psychology and certified Career and Life Coach specializing in Boomers, you will define your "Who You Were Then" and your "Who You Are Now" by identifying your most reliable, tried and true skills and talents. In the second 2-hour session, you will explore your "Who You Want To Be" (i.e. the "secret" passions and interests you've always wanted to pursue but never really have) by creating an action plan defined with S.M.A.R.T. goals. Resources will be identified to help you realize your "secret" passions and interests as well as your "say it out loud" S.M.A.R.T. goals. Limited seating. Register: 480-488-2286.
Cost: $40 total for 2-week series.
*Desert Foothills Library does not endorse the products or services of businesses that host events in our facilities.
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When: 10 – 10:45 a.m., Wednesday, January 23
What: Simple Circles: An Exercise Program for Seniors and Their Families
Author Howie Bell visits to teach his program of 10 easy-to-perform exercises that can be implemented by virtually any senior and completed in about 10 minutes a day to regain or maintain flexibility and range of motion.
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An update to the January 2013 press release; the following classes have been cancelled for January:
When: 2 – 4 p.m., Thursdays, January 10 & 24 (2nd & 4th Thursdays)
What: Learn How to Download Library eBooks
eBooks now at Desert Foothills Library! Classes show you how to download eBooks and use them on your device. If you would like to download to your device while at the Library, please bring it to class, along with your own laptop. Limited to 16. Register: 480-488-2286.
Dereth DeHaan
Adult Services Librarian
Desert Foothills Library
Events for non-profits, 12/4/12
