CAREFREE TRUTH
Letters from Readers & Events: 12/4/13
Lyn,
Many of your readers may remember Kathy King. She and her husband and son owned and operated the Saguaro Grill in Carefree in the not too distant past. She was very active with the Chamber and was such an asset to Carefree. She recently had surgery for abdomen/ovarian cancer and is about to go through chemo. I ask that your readers keep her in their prayers, and if they would like to send her a card, her address is:
Kathy King
32009 N. 52nd Way
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
Melissa Price
(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_12-9-13.html
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From COINS
3rd Annual Carefree Desert Gardens Photo Contest
Those wishing to enter the 3rd Annual Carefree Desert Gardens Photo Contest may drop off their photos from January 2nd through February 1st, 2014. The photos may be in either digital or film format, and up to 3 photos may be entered.
Information is available at www.Carefree.org and at the entry locations.
Entry locations are:
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•Carefree Town Hall,
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•The UPS Store in the Basha's Center,
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•The UPS Store in the Albertson's Center,
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•The UPS Store in the Fry's Center, or
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•At the photo counter in CVS in the Carefree Lowes Center.
Our thanks to Joe Corpora and Lyn Hitchon for organizing this annual event.
(Lyn's note: We want to see lots of gorgeous photos entered again this year, so get out your cameras and go get some great pictures. The 2014 Gardens calendars are now available at Carefree Town Hall for $16.40 each, including tax. They contain photos from the 2013 Contest. They will also be for sale at the Carefree Christmas Festival, Dec. 13-15th.)
Winter savings from
Foothills Animal Rescue Resale Boutique
Mens
all
Pants
50% off
Womens
all
Pants
50% off
All paperback books
3 for $1.00
Thank you all for your generous donations and your loyal support.
Sincerely,
Krisie Quinn-Warner
Manager
Foothills Animal Rescue Resale Boutique Silvia McLaughlin was the winner of the beautiful turquoise ring!
Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center is helping hungry children in the Cave Creek Unified School District by providing special snack packs.
The Snack Pack program came about when retired Scottsdale resident Carmine Furioso, who is assisting the food bank, joined up with Gina Durban, director of education and community services for the district. The Snack Pack program provides 102 children with meals every weekend. The meals are planned using a nutritionist’s advice. Each meal includes a breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as two snacks for Saturday and Sunday. The meals are assembled by volunteers and delivered to the schools on Fridays in donated plastic bags. Children who receive the Snack Packs participate in the Federal School Free and Reduced Lunch Program. Approximately 11 percent of families in the northern foothills school district qualify for the Snack Pack Program.
According to Furioso, the Cave Creek food bank program costs a little more than $5 per child each week. The program, which is funded by a federal grant and donations fund, is offered in seven elementary and middle schools. Soon, it also will be offered to high school students.
The display will begin on November 26, 2013.
CONTACT: Carmine Furioso 480.489.2229
Saturday December 7th 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
4th Annual Library Craft, Book & Bake Sale
Inside the Library. Great for Holiday Gifts.
Please join us this Saturday for the 4th Annual Library Craft, Book and Bake Sale. We open at 10 a.m. and crafts will be on sale until 3 p.m. The Library's monthly book sale is open until 4 p.m. A proportion of proceeds from the craft sale benefit the Library whilst 100% of the bake sale proceeds benefit the Library. We will also have a $1 raffle for great prizes and a 50/50 raffle which will also 100% benefit the Library.
What better way to spend Saturday than browsing the crafts and gifts which will be on sale at the Library. Most of the vendors are local, some volunteers at the Library. We will have fused glass, gourds, jewelry, ornaments, knitted and sewed gifts, quilts and much much more.
Our bake sale will be entirely run by volunteers who are busy at work preparing for the big day.
We will have live music on the piano and native american flute, and the Library will be decorated for the Holidays.
We haven't forgotten the children. Join, Youth Services Librarian, Miss Susan, during the day for drop-in crafts projects.
Thank you so much for supporting the Library which is a 501 (c) 3, non-profit.
Contacts
David Court
Executive Director
480-488-2286
Monthly Book Sale
December 6,7, 8, 2013
Friday, December 6th from 9am-6pm
Saturday, December 7th from 10am-4pm
Sunday, December 8th from 12pm-4pm
NOTE: No sales during sale setup or take down.
As usual, we will have pocket paperbacks for 50¢ and trade paperbacks and hardcovers for $1.00 on tables in the library outside the book store.
We accept cash, check or debit/credit card (VISA, MC and Discover) with a minimum purchase of $10.00
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Contribute to the library by dining out locally when you subscribe to eScrip.
Event Schedule
Arts and Crafts
Mrs. Clause
Knowing and Growing
Lego Club
Holiday Closures
Culture Pass
About Us
The Desert Foothills
Library is a 501(c)
(3) non-profit, public
library. We do not
receive tax-based income, but rely solely on the memberships
and donations of individuals, businesses, local towns,
and organizations.
Library Hours
Monday - Friday
9am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday Noon - 4pm
FREEGAL MUSIC
FREE music downloads for Desert Foothills Library patrons. Patrons can use their library cards to download 3 FREE music tracks per week! Click on the image above to find the Freegal Music link on the Library's webpage.
Chapter2Books
Open daily during
library hours.
In need of gently used book donations, including children's books, to support the library.
Monthly Book Sales
Friday, July 5
9am - 6pm
Saturday, July 6
10am - 3pm
Hundred's of books for sale.
480-488-2777
December
Storytime Schedule
Siblings welcome!
Tuesdays
Toddler Storytime
Ages 2's and 3's
9:45-10:15 am
Thursdays
Little Ones Storytime
Birth-36 months
9:45-10:15 am
eScrip: Shop and fund the Library!
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You can help earn money for the Library through the eScrip program. When you sign up, participating merchants (such as your local grocery store) contribute each time you make a purchase. Click on the eScrip image above
to find out how.
And, when you do,
click on the
to discover a list of local restaurants where you can dine and earn up to 5% for the library such as at "Big Earl's Greasy Eats."
Homeschooling
Corner
Are you interested in educational enrichment opportunities available at the Desert Foothills Library?
If you have any suggestions or questions, please email Susan at salberts@dfla.org. We love to hear from you!
Children's Creative Corner Update
Unfortunately, several of our Disney and other popular dvds have disappeared. We would greatly appreciate their safe return. Due to budget constraints, we are unable to replace all of our missing children's movies.
Please remember that residents of Maricopa County (including children!) can get a library card with proof of address. A regular cardholder can check out three (3) dvds at a time.
Desert Foothills Library
FREE Events
December 2013
Dear Friends and Family of the Desert Foothills Library,
With school in full swing and the holidays approaching, we know your child's time is as valuable as your own. But as the weather grows cooler, we invite you to come into the library and warm up with a good book or a fun program! We have two storytimes each week for the little ones, as well as one-time programs your kids will love.
Don't forget that about our new NOOKs, e-books, and TumbleBooks for kids and teens! We will continue to have short workshops for families who would like to learn more about TumbleBooks e-books, NOOKs for use in the Library, and an e-reader book club for various ages. Email salberts@dfla.org for more information.
Did you know that the Desert Foothills Library is on Facebook and Twitter? See what's happening online and get our most up-to-date news.
*All events are FREE unless otherwise noted.
Drop-In Craft Day
Saturday, December 7th
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
(Ages 5+)
If you're planning to stop by the library's annual Craft and Bake Sale on December 7th, bring your kids along for some crafty fun! The storytime room will be set up with all the materials your kids will need to make some fun holiday crafts - from sparkling paper snowflakes to holiday cards to handmade ornaments*! Let the kids get creative while the parents browse the sale!
There will be several crafts available for kids of all ages.
No registration is required, though materials are limited.
*Activities subject to change based on materials availability.
Mrs. Clause at the Library!
Monday, December 16th
11:00 AM
(ages 3-5)
An annual favorite returns! Mrs. Clause will be visiting the library on Monday, December 16th to share stories and a little Christmas magic with the kids at the Desert Foothills Library!
Photo opportunities available at the end of the program.
Knowing and Growing Program
"Stay and Play"
Thursdays at 10:30 AM
In cooperation with the Scottsdale Public Library, Desert Foothills Library is proud to continue offering programs as part of the Knowing and Growing program, designed to be both fun and informative for you and your child.
Our "Stay and Play" program continues on Thursdays through the end of December. This program, for ages 0-5, features community experts who will discuss important topics such as early literacy, child development, speech and hearing, nutrition, social/emotional development, and play and movement in a casual playgroup setting. Let your child explore the many fun toys and games available while you learn about these important developmental milestones.
In January, our schedule will fill up with even more programs from the Knowing and Growing series, including "Fun with Math and Science," "Toddler Brain Time," and "Ready to Read." Keep an eye out for January's newsletter and these exciting new programs.
For more information about the Knowing and Growing series, visit
the Scottsdale Public Library's website at
http://www.scottsdalelibrary.org/knowingandgrowing
Lego Build It!
Returns in January
Last Thursday of the Month
4:00-5:00 pm
(Ages 4+)
Our LEGO club has been on a bit of a hiatus during the holiday season, but we'll be back in full swing in January! The library has acquired some new, larger blocks for the younger kids as well, to make the program more accessible to all ages. Come spend an evening building elaborate creations or simple machines with other LEGO fans!
Of course, LEGOs are fun, but did you know that they can support Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math education as well? Not to mention teamwork!
Note: Legos will be provided by the Library. Please do not bring your own Legos as they could get lost in the Library's Lego supply.
If you have new or gently used Legos that you would like to donate to the Library, please contact Susan Alberts at (480) 488-2286 or salberts@dfla.org.
Holiday Closures at the
Desert Foothills Library
Tuesday, December 24th
(Christmas Eve)
Early closing at 1:00 PM
Wednesday, December 25th
(Christmas Day)
Library closed all day
Tuesday, December 31
(New Years' Eve)
Early closing at 4:00 PM
Wednesday, January 1st
(New Years' Day)
Library closed all day
Happy Holidays from the staff and volunteers at the Desert Foothills Library!
The Children's Department needs volunteers!
Are you a parent, do you love working with kids, or are you a former teacher? The Youth Services Department is looking for adult volunteers for afterschool programs, storytimes, and for our 2013-14 tutoring group. Please see Susan Alberts in the Youth Services office for more information or email salberts@dfla.org.
Culture Passes Available
at Desert Foothills Library
Available at Desert Foothills Library for checkout, the Culture Pass provides library card holders free admission to top metro Phoenix arts and cultural destinations, including the Phoenix Children's Museum, Arizona Science Center, and the Phoenix Zoo. New this year is the Performance Pass, which enables a family to redeem two free tickets to a selection of performances in the Greater Phoenix Area. Check out admission to the Velveteen Rabbit, just in time for the holidays!
Library cardholders can check out a Culture Pass for FREE admission for two people at participating arts and cultural institutions. There are a limited number for each organization. Passes are available on a first come, first served basis; they will not allow renewals or holds to be placed on them, nor will staff be able to pull them for you. They are valid for seven days and do not need to be returned. One pass per family.
Passes may be limited to general admission only. Special exhibitions may not be covered, and other restrictions may apply.
For the most up-to-date version of the DFL events calendar, please visit the Library's website at http://www.dfla.org.
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/
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END OF YEAR SALE: JEWELRY 40% OFF
CAMILLE BECKMAN SKIN CARE 50% OFF
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Open Monday - Saturday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
37417 Tom Darlington Drive
Carefree, Arizona 85377
Phone: (480) 488-3208
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.
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.
