CAREFREE TRUTH
Letters from Readers & Events: 2/12/14
Part #1
(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_2-17-14.html)
Here's a link to the latest Desert Foothills Chronicle.
http://carefreetruth.com/Carefree_Truth/DFC_Inc_2-10-14.html
:-)That's what happens when you promote local :-) Good job !!
Jo Gemmill
Owner
English Rose Tea Room
Carefree, AZ 85377
480.488.4812
(Lyn's note: We love promoting local! Keep your events coming and we'll publish them. We've now figured out how to deal with the really long ones, and if they are this long again, we'll do it via the links. It's all a learning process.)
Lyn: Please make sure you don't get hit by a Mack truck. I honestly don't know what we would do without you. Besides truth you have brought so much sunshine to the life of Carefree................. Marie Christensen
Lyn and Joe, nice promo release. Thanks. It was a pleasure once again to be one of the judges.
Alan Lowy
Hi Lyn: Thanks.
Jerry Sieve
(Lyn's note: Jerry is kind enough to offer a 2 hour one-on-one workshop as our Grand Prize to the public favorite. Our judges are gems. I love this community!)
Lyn and Joe, thank you for all the fine work that you two do every year to make our town and the community a village.
Glenn Miller
(Lyn's note: Garage door security video. I got this from Arthur Gimson and felt it was well worth passing along. The solution is cheap and easy.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSO_HTBHLFI
Valentine’s Day Dinner
First Course
Soft Butter Lettuce Salad
Point Reyes Blue Cheese, Candied Walnuts,
Strawberries, Diced Apples, with Light Champagne Vinaigrette
OR
Gem Caesar Salad
Hearts of Romaine, Baby Grape Tomatoes,
Shaved Reggiano Parmesan, Garlic Crostini
Second Course
Velvety Lobster Bisque Soup
with Crab Meat and Green Onion
OR
Creamy Tomato Soup
Topped with Diced Tomatoes, Parmesan Cheese
Third Course
Refreshing Chilled Agave Honey Mint Soup
layered with Fruit
Fourth Course
Pan Seared Alaskan Halibut
Garlic Spinach, Grilled Asparagus,
Mashed Potatoes, Tomato Hollandaise Sauce
OR
Black Pepper Seared Filet Mignon
Manchengo Potato Gratin, Broccolini,
Yellow Baby Squash, with Madeira Sauce
Fifth Course
Choose a Dessert to Share
Red Velvet Cake
with Strawberry Sauce
OR
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Enjoy a Champagne Toast with Dessert
Fixed Priced Five Course Menu ~ $55.00 per Person
Seating from 5:00PM-9:00PM
*Notice: Are cooked to order. Due to State regulations the following statement must be noted on the menu. Consuming raw or under cooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
A 5.00 split plate charge will be added for sharing an entrée.
(Lyn's note: The Lariat is the dining room at the Carefree Resort, and it's one of our favorites.)
3rd Annual Carefree Festival of Fine Chocolate & Fine Art February 13 - 16, 2014 in Downtown Carefree, Arizona
February
13th, 14th, 15th & 16th 2014
Vetted Culinary Festival of Fine Chocolates, Confections & Fine Art & Craft
In Carefree Town Garden Center at Sundial Circle
Thursday noon-5pm
Friday - Sunday 10am – 5pm
Up to 100 Exhibitors of Fine Art, Crafts, Chocolate & other Confections located in the Carefree Town Gardens , Music Entertainment daily in the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion.
Free to the public
Expected Attendance 12,000 to 15,000.
Roberta Toombs Rechlin
Magic Bird Festivals
the art of fun
480-488-2014
(Lyn's note: The photos from the Carefree Gardens contest go on display for the first time at this show. We will have them at the Magic Bird information booth, so be sure to stop by to vote for your favorite!)
Weekly Specials . . .
Our next
BIG
fundraiser happening in
April. Tickets going on sale soon.
Taking place at HAROLDS!
We are looking for homemade baked items for our Bake Table and Silent Auction items. If you can help out give us a call at 480-282-0557.
VOLUNTEERS
Always needed at the Rescue and the Resale Boutique.
BOUTIQUE HOURS
Monday 10-5
Tuesday 10-7
Wednesday 10-5
Thursday 10-7
Friday 10-5
Saturday 10-5
Sunday - CLOSED
Dear customers,
Our racks are full!
Help us clean them out.
Women's Department
TOPS
50% OFF
Men's Department
DRESS SHIRTS
50% OFF
Housewares
CANDLE HOLDERS
50%
Our Spring items are out.
We still have lots of items on our $2.00 racks.
Sincerely,
Krisie Quinn-Warner
Manager
Foothills Animal Rescue Resale Boutique
Manager's Special changes daily!
Now open Tuesday and Thursday until 7pm
New
Raffle
Item
Beautiful
large pearl and
sterling silver ring.
Raffle ends the end of the month.
2014 Spur Cross Expo
View this email in your browser.
Help Wanted
Spur Cross Expo
Open October 1 thru May 31
Wed. & Thurs. 1:00 to 4:30 pm
Fri. 10:00am to 4:30pm
Sat. 1:00 to 4:30pm
Sun. 1:00 to 4:30pm
Corner of Basin & Skyline
off Cave Creek Rd.
February6, 2014
Good Morning Museum Friends and Supporters!
We need some help with the set up and take down at this years Spur Cross Expo (Mar 1). Set up involves moving and rearranging folding tables and chairs (heaviest table is 47 lbs. and each chair weights 8lbs.). Volunteers work in pairs to share the load. There isn’t much walking as the distance between event tents is not great. Take down involves moving the tables and chairs back to the trailer for transport. Tents will need to be taken down too.
Set up and take down is estimated to take roughly an hour each. Volunteers have the option of staying on to assist with booth duties if they wish.
For more information contact Mary Kearney (maryk92@aol.com) or Evelyn Johnson (evelyn@cavecreekmuseum.com)
Thank you and we hope to see you at this year's Expo!
Cave Creek Museum is proud to preserve the history of the Desert Foothills.
Evelyn Johnson
Executive Director
There are many ways to support the Museum. Be sure to check out our wonderful Museum Store during your next visit.
Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center to benefit from Arizona Gives Day
The Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center will benefit from Arizona Gives Day, a powerful 24-hour online giving experience that unites Arizonans around causes they believe in. Hosted by the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits and the Arizona Grantmakers Forum, Arizona Gives Day is a great way for non-profits to connect to the larger community.
To donate to Foothills Food Bank, visit and search for Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center no later than February 28. For more information, call 480.488.1145.
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.
CONTACT: Pam DiPietro 480.488.1145
Kiwanis Club of Carefree Flea Market & Marketplace
Saturday, March 8, 2014
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Does NASCAR memorabilia get your engine revving? Does the thought of adding a vintage Avon perfume bottle (or two, or three) to your collection sound sweet?
There are many popular collectibles at the upcoming Carefree Kiwanis Flea Market and Marketplace on Saturday, March 8, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m, in addition to the usual vast array of furnishings, electronics, exercise equipment and housewares.
An extensive collection of NASCAR memorabilia (in what looks to be mint condition) will be available for sale. “In the first couple of boxes, we found raceway caps (some autographed), boxed toys, commemorative pins, vintage bottles and autographed trading cards, framed Daytona 500 tee shirts with race passes, and life-sized cardboard standups,” said Carefree Kiwanis Marketplace Chairperson Anne Hilton. “Who knows what’s in all those other boxes!” Most items will be priced in the range of $1 to $8.
A large collection of Avon perfume bottles will be sold individually at prices that range from $1 to $4, so even a young collector will be able to find a lovely piece to suit a tight budget. “In full disclosure,” added Hilton, “the bottles are empty and the original boxes are long gone.”
In addition to the racing memorabilia and perfume bottles are Norman Rockwell Collector Plates and Limoge “Paris Series” Collector Plates. “Vintage items are regularly available at the Carefree Marketplace, along with quality clothing, accessories, jewelry, artwork, collectibles and unique pieces of furniture,” noted Hilton. The Marketplace is open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
You can treasure hunt at both the Flea Market and Marketplace on March 8, because the Marketplace is located at 7171 Cave Creek Road, Carefree, Arizona 85377, across the parking lot from the Flea Market. Look for the large Kiwanis Club of Carefree Marketplace signs.
The Carefree Kiwanis Flea Market is located at Dave Anderson Memorial Building, 7177 E. Ed Everett Way in Carefree, Arizona 85377 (southwest corner of Tom Darlington and Cave Creek Road).
Cash, credit cards and checks (with I.D.) will be accepted. All proceeds benefit the Youth Programs of Kiwanis Club of Carefree, a 501.c3 organization. To schedule a donation pick-up, volunteer at the Flea Market warehouse or join the Carefree Kiwanis, please call the Kiwanis Club of Carefree at 480.488.8400 or visit www.kiwaniscarefree.org.
February 1, 2014
6th ANNUAL
"PASTA FOR PAWS"
FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT
FOOTHILLS ANIMAL RESCUE
We're pleased to announce that our signature fundraising event, "Pasta for Paws" will be held on April 3, 2014 from 6 - 9pm. Come join us for a night of pasta, fabulous silent auction items, balloon pops and fun with your fellow friends and animal lovers!
BACK TO TRADITION......
We are also pleased to announce that in 2014 we will be returning to the place where it all started - Harold's Corral in Cave Creek. We've had some good times there in previous years and we look forward to seeing you out at this iconic Cave Creek establishment.
GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!!!
Tickets are just $25 and will be available for purchase at our Shelter, located at 23030 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale (west side of the road, south of Pinnacle Peak). Balloon Pops will be sold at $10 each - all balloon pop items are valued at $10 or greater.
Tickets can also be purchased online starting Monday at www.foothillsanimal.org
If you have a silent auction donation, or wish to donate gift certificates
for the balloon pop prizes, please contact Eddie Nichols at 602-326-8510
or eddie.nichols@foothillsanimal.org. A tax donation receipt will be
made available. We thank you, and the animals thank you!
STAY CONNECTED
Register now to reserve your seat !
February is a busy month
but there is still time
to register
for the following programs.
NOTE Program Reschedule:
Medical Qigong w/Lauhra Frankfort
Old date: February 10
New date: February 25, 2 - 3pm
Register: 480-488-2286.
World Cultures Series: Cyprus-
Tuesdays, February 11 and 18 ● 4-6pm
Week 1: History and Archaeology. Presenter Professor Doss Powell from Paradise Valley Community College is an archaeologist who conducted his fieldwork in Cyprus, and has led a study program there.
Week 2: Cultural Crossroads of Contemporary Cyprus. Formerly under British rule, part of the island is now ruled by Turkey, and part ruled by Greece. Presenter Andrea Venner is from Cyprus and returns each summer to visit family there. She teaches hospitality management courses at Scottsdale Community College.
Cost: $5 each session
Art Nosh Wine & Cheese-
Phoenix Art Museum presents:
Black History
Friday, February 21 ● 4--5:30pm
Enjoy a nosh while being educated & entertained. Cheese & complimentary wine will be served. Advance registration/payment required: 480-488-2286.
Cost: $10
Laughter Club
Tuesday, February 25 ● 1-1:45pm
(4th Tuesday each month)
Come laugh for no reason! As we set aside the critical mind & do playful laughter exercises, our natural inner joy is released. Soon, the laughter becomes infectious & we experience many physical & psychological benefits. Certified Laughter Yoga Leader Dereth DeHaan demonstrates how laughter exercises, yoga breathing & relaxation combine to help you feel refreshed & revitalized, & contribute to your overall health. No need to twist yourself into a pretzel (or bring a yoga mat)! Do bring water and wear comfortable shoes. Limited to 30.
Register: 480-488-2286.
Desert Foothills Library
38443 N. Schoolhouse Road
Cave Creek, Arizona 85327
480-488-2286
