The Town of Carefree Concert Series presents
Sunday, February 8, 2015
1:00pm to 3:00pm

Mogollon

 

 

Who:  Desert Foothills Woman’s Club

What:  Annual Fundraiser “Mardi Gras Masquerade & Madness”

When:  Thursday, February 12, 2015

Where:  Grayhawk Golf Club Fairway House 8620 E Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale

Media contact:  Nedra Williams 480-773-3753 nedrawilliams@cox.net

MARDI GRAS MASQUERADE & MADNESS

It may be Thursday, February 12, 2015, to be exact, but the Desert Foothills Woman’s Club invites you to think Fat Tuesday!  Don your beads and masks and join us for a lively afternoon of Mardi Gras fun, food and entertainment held at Grayhawk Golf Club’s Fairway House, 8620 E Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale.

 

A toe-tapping, arm-waving musical review of Mardi Gras entertainment will follow a memorable New Orleans lunch catered by renown Grayhawk chefs.  Get into the Mardi Gras spirit with lots of beads and beautiful masks or don your best Mardi Gras parade fashion.  Whatever your garb, don’t miss the fun of Mardi Gras Masquerade & Madness!

 

A silent auction and lots of raffle prizes add to the afternoon’s excitement.  The social hour begins at 10:30am with King Cakes, chicory coffee and Hurricanes.  There will be plenty of Fat Tuesday atmosphere with fortune tellers, mimes and jesters entertaining while the Mardi Gras band is playing.

 

Tickets are $55, with proceeds benefitting student scholarships and area nonprofits such as Cave Creek Museum, Desert Foothills Library, Desert Foothills Land Trust, Foothills Caring Corps, Foothills Food Bank, and Horses Help.  This year’s fundraiser is being graciously sponsored by Bankers Trust, Sagewood, Wells Fargo Advisors Renae Watkins & Greg Holditch, Financial Advisors, and Wells Fargo Bank.

 

Desert Foothills Woman’s Club is exclusively charitable and educational, extending friendship to all women in the greater Desert Foothills area.  DFWC has been in existence since 1960 meeting monthly for a luncheon and to hear a featured speaker of local interest.  There are also groups that meet once a month for special interests such as journaling, painting, cards, bunco, movies, dinner groups, and short day trips.

 

Order your tickets today.  Reservations are required.  For more details on the event or information on joining the Desert Foothills Woman’s Club contact  Nedra Williams at 480-773-3753 or nedrawilliams@cox.net.

 

 

 

Making Plans for Mardi Gras Masquerade & Madness

Front Row:  Vinceanne Casale, Amy Neibauer and Cindy Ramsey

Second Row:  Eileen Swete, Margie Olson and Carol Wilson

 

 

Nedra Williams and Margie Olson are planning the decorations

 

Diane Dollison, Patty Schiano, Jane Heidel, Zach Letchford,

Stephanie Bradley and Cindy Roeder are rounding up thousands of beads and masks.

 

 

 

Desert Foothills Library's New Early Literacy Station

 

Visitors will have a chance to try out the library's new Early Literacy Station at an open house on Saturday, February 21, from 10 a.m. - noon. The computer station is loaded with over 70 educational software programs for kids ages 2-9. For more information visit desertfoothillslibrary.org . 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

February 2015 E-newsletter and Upcoming Events

 Photo by Jon Klas.

Desert Foothills Land Trust 

Annual Meeting Reminder

Wednesday, February 4, 2015 

5:30 pm 

 

Foothills Community Foundation 

Holland Community Center

34250 N. 60th Street, Building B

Scottsdale, AZ 85266

 

We invite you to join us to celebrate 2014 successes and look ahead to an exciting 2015!  Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Director R.J. Cardin will also join us for an update on park and open space activities in the county. DFLT members are eligible to vote on a slate of board nominations. Light refreshments will be served.    

It's Art for Lands Sake -

Exhibition and Sale

It's a match made in heaven - an art exhibition and sale that brings together the remarkable artists in our community, with the beautiful landscape that so often inspires them! The Land Trust solicited works of art that celebrated DFLT preserves. The resulting entries were juried by renowned Scottsdale artist Charles H. Pabst and the finalists will be displayed at the Desert Foothills Library from February 22 - 28, 2015.

On Saturday, February 28 the paintings will be available for sale, with 25% of the sales benefiting the Land Trust's conservation work. We hope you will visit the exhibition and purchase a piece that reflects the landscape you love.

It's Art For Land's Sake Exhibition and Sale

February 22-28: Art Exhibition, Desert Foothills Library

February 28: Art Sale, Desert Foothills Library

White Castle by Greta Marsalis

Jewel by Charlotte Moore

20th Annual Sonoran Stars 

at a beautiful 

new venue!

After outgrowing our space at Los  Cedros,  we began looking for a venue that would celebrate our desert environment,  and we found just the spot near Scottsdale and Jomax roads, down the road from McDonald Ranch. This "Desert Foothills" location allows the event to grow, and provides us gorgeous desert surroundings - both luxurious comfort and the beautiful atmosphere that we all love for Sonoran Stars.

 

We will have a wonderful dinner by Chef Tony Rea, a silent auction, a live auction with auctioneer Letitia Frye, and the release of a rehabilitated owl by Wild At Heart. This year, we will also feature dancing under the stars with music by Western Fusion and professional dancers from Fred Astaire

Dance Studios. 

Put on your dancing boots and treat yourself to a great evening! Tickets and sponsorships are available by contacting us at 480-488-6131 or info@dflt.org. Don't miss the fun!  

Upcoming Preserve Tours

Sat. Feb. 7, 9 am  

P.A. Seitts Preserve at Go John Canyon

Sat. Feb. 14, 9 am

Preserve at the Cave guided tour

Fri. March 13, 9 am

Forces of Nature hike at Jewel of the Creek Preserve

Sat. March 21, 9 am 

Preserve at the Cave guided tour

Sat. April 11, 9 am

Preserve at the Cave guided tour

Look for additional dates on our website and Facebook page. All Land Trust tours are free, but space is limited and reservations are required. Many hikes fill up, so register soon!

Quick Links

 

 

Desert Foothills Land Trust ( www.dflt.org)

  

 Become a Land Trust VOLUNTEER!

  

Archived e-newsletters are available here!   

 

 

 

Kiwanis Concert Series

 

February 7, 2015 at 6pm

Dunlap and Pennington "Two Pianos, Four Hands"

“Funny, entertaining and WOW can they play!” Dunlap and Pennington perform the mega hits of Broadway, cool Pops, hot Jazz and stunning Classical favorites. With their unbeatable mix of sophisticated style, witty humor and extraordinary talent, it is no surprise that audiences jump to their feet wanting more by the end of the show. Dunlap and Pennington hit #8 on ReverbNation and filmed their first PBS Special in August. 

Venue: Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, Carefree Town Center Gardens, 101 Easy Street, Carefree 85377

Tickets: $30. For information or to purchase tickets call (480) 488-7169 or visit www.kiwaniscarefree.org. Tickets may also be purchased at The Kiwanis Marketplace, 6535 E. Cave Creek Road.

 

March 7, 2015 at 6pm

Kiwanis Concert Series

Todd Oliver & Friends "A Unique Ventriloquist"

Todd Oliver grew up loving dogs, ventriloquism and rock ‘n roll. So what better than to combine them all in “the feel good show of the year”! Todd Oliver and Friends - the “Friends” are Irving and Lucy, two dogs who talk up a storm with help from Oliver - have appeared on “Late Show with David Letterman,” “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” and “The Today Show.” If you’ve ever wondered how a dog looks at life, Todd Oliver & Friends in “A Unique Ventriloquist” on March 7, 2015, gives it to you straight from the dog’s mouth.

Venue: Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, Carefree Town Center Gardens, 101 Easy Street, Carefree 85377

Tickets: $30. For information or to purchase tickets call (480) 488-7169 or visit www.kiwaniscarefree.org. Tickets may also be purchased at The Kiwanis Marketplace, 6535 E. Cave Creek Road.

 

March 28, 2015 at 6pm

Kiwanis Concert Series

"Assisted Living, The Musical"

“Assisted Living: The Musical” on March 28, 2015, is for everyone growing older or thinking of doing so. “Wickedly funny!” proclaimed the San Francisco Examiner. Subtitled “Sex, Drugs and Gettin’ Old,” the original play by Rick Compton and Betsy Bennett tells the tale of a newly departed couple who are greeted in the afterlife by Tiny Tim. Soon the couple is revisiting “the best years of their lives” at Pelican Roost, an active senior living community peopled by numerous eccentric residents. Two accomplished actors play all 18 roles, accompanied by a pianist.

Venue: Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, Carefree Town Center Gardens, 101 Easy Street, Carefree 85377 Tickets: $30. For information or to purchase tickets call (480) 488-7169 or visit www.kiwaniscarefree.org. Tickets may also be purchased at The Kiwanis Marketplace, 6535 E. Cave Creek Road.

 

 

Cave Creek Museum Hosts “Authors’ Month” and “Valentine Party” Children’s Program in February

The Cave Creek Museum’s popular “Authors’ Month” returns in February! The Museum lined up an exciting roster of authors to speak each Saturday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the historic church, followed by a “meet and greet,” book signing and refreshments inside the Museum until 3:30 p.m.

The line-up includes: Sheldon Winkler, author of "The Music of World War II, War Songs and their Stories" on Feb. 7; Jeffrey Marshall, author of "Little Miss Sure Shot" on Feb. 14; Jerry Matney, author of "Woman War Chief" on Feb. 21; and Bryan Dooley, author of "Bryan's Black Mountain Barbecue: Stories and Recipes” on Feb. 28. Admission is free.

The Museum is also hosting a special “Come to a Valentine Party” children’s program from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sun., Feb. 8. Guests to this family-friendly event will make traditional Valentine crafts, enjoy an edible treat, make cards, play historic games, find Valentines around the Museum and celebrate Arizona’s birthday. All ages are welcome. The event is free, but reservations are requested since seating is limited.

March is “Archaeology Month” and families and friends are also invited to attend the annual “Archaeology EXPO at Spur Cross” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sat., March 7 at the Spur Cross Conservation Area. 

Cave Creek Museum is located at 6140 Skyline Drive, in Cave Creek. Call (480) 488-2764 or visit www.cavecreekmuseum.org.

 

 

 

ARIZONA MUSICFEST 2015 

Following up on a record-breaking 2014 Festival which realized a 42% increase in ticket sales, Arizona Musicfest announces Arizona Musicfest 2015 (January 29 - March 5, 2015). Featuring top artists of Classical, Chamber, Jazz, Rock and Roll, Country, Bluegrass and Pop, the 2015 Festival will offer fourteen extraordinary concerts at venues in Scottsdale and Phoenix. 

 

 

 

The Duke Ellington Orchestra 

Friday, February 6 at 7:30pm 

Composer, bandleader and influential icon of American Music, jazz artist Duke Ellington and his band, The Duke Ellington Orchestra, entertained millions of people around the world with jazz standards such as "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)," "Sophisticated Lady," "Mood Indigo," "Solitude," "Take the A Train" and "Satin Doll." "Mood Indigo," one of many Duke Ellington Orchestra recordings inducted into the GRAMMY Hall of Fame, is on NPR's list of the 100 most important musical works of the 20th Century. Ellington's rich legacy continues to thrill as the band is discovered anew with each generation. 

Venue : Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale 85255 

Tickets : $23, $33, $49, $65; College with ID $10 

Call  (480) 840-0457 or visit www.azmusicfest.org

New York Polyphony 

Sunday, February 8 at 3pm

Early Music. Modern sensibility. Praised for a "rich, natural sound that's larger and more complex than the sum of its parts" (NPR), New York Polyphony is regarded as one of the finest vocal chamber ensembles in the world. Geoffrey Williams, countertenor; Steven Caldicott Wilson, tenor; Christopher Dylan Herbert, baritone; and Craig Phillips, bass, apply a distinctively modern touch to repertoire that ranges from austere medieval melodies to cutting-edge contemporary compositions. Arizona Musicfest presents this special concert in collaboration with the Musical Instrument Museum. 

Venue: MIM Music Theater, located in the Musical Instrument Museum, 

4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050 

Tickets: $47.50, $57.50

Call (480) 478-6000 or visit www.azmusicfest.org

Mike Kocour Quintet 

Tuesday, February 10 at 7:30pm 

Hailed by the Chicago Tribune as "one of the most sophisticated pianists in jazz," Mike Kocour has performed around the world with artists and ensembles as varied as Dizzy Gillespie and the Chicago Symphony. He has been a guest on National Public Radio's "Piano Jazz with Marion McPartland," enthusiastically introduced to international radio audiences as a brilliant pianist and composer, "He plays with remarkable creativity and a technique to die for. Sparkling sophistication, the order of the day." 

Venue : Troon Country Club, 25000 North Windy Walk Drive, Scottsdale 85255 

Cocktails : A cash bar is available 

Tickets: $49

Call (480) 840-0457 or visit www.azmusicfest.org

Steep Canyon Rangers 

Thursday, February 12 at 7:30pm 

Nimble instrumental agility, tight vocal harmonies, and inventive songwriting have made Steep Canyon Rangers an audience favorite.  Appearing on television's "Austin City Limits," the "Late Show with David Letterman," and the "Today Show," as well as onstage at Carnegie Hall and the Grand Ole Opry , Steep Canyon Rangers is considered one of the most respected bluegrass ensembles performing today.   The band won a GRAMMY Award in 2013 for their album Nobody Knows You and frequently appears alongside comedian/banjo master Steve Martin.  "True bluegrass, when done well, is a thing of art and the Steep Canyon Rangers are the genre's current Rembrandt." ( Examiner.com )  

Venue : Pinnacle Presbyterian Church,  25150 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale 85255 

Tickets: $49, $65; College with ID $10

Call (480) 840-0457 or visit www.azmusicfest.org

Pianist Orli Shaham

Tuesday, February 17 at 7:30pm

   

A consummate musician recognized for her grace, subtlety and vitality, Orli Shaham has established an impressive international reputation as one of today's most gifted pianists. Hailed by critics on four continents, Shaham is in demand for her prodigious skills and admired for her interpretations of both standard and modern repertoire. The Chicago Tribune recently referred to her as "a first-rate Mozartean" in a performance with the Chicago Symphony, and London's Guardian said Shaham's playing was "perfection" during her recent Proms debut with the BBC Symphony Orchestra. 

Venue: Temple Chai, 4645 East Marilyn Road, Phoenix 85032 

(south of Greenway, west of Tatum)

Tickets :  $34, $50; College with ID $10

Call (480) 840-0457 or visit www.azmusicfest.org

Bob Moody & Friends 

Featuring Simply Three 

Thursday, February 19 at 5:30pm & 8:30pm

Multi-talented Robert Moody, Arizona Musicfest Artistic Director, hosts and performs in this unique cabaret-style evening featuring a variety of outstanding guest artists. This much-loved annual concert offers a wide range of musical styles, showcasing the entertaining diversity, artistry and accessibility of Maestro Moody and his talented friends. Featured guest artist for 2015 is Simply Three (Glen McDaniel, violin; Nicholas Villalobos, bass; Zack Clark, cello), the hip string ensemble that has taken audiences and YouTube by storm. This is a Festival favorite that is sure to be a sell out for BOTH shows! 

Venue: Fairway House at Grayhawk, 8620 E. Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale 85255 

Cocktails: A cash bar is available 

Tickets: $49

Call (480) 840-0457 or visit www.azmusicfest.org

FESTIVAL HEADLINER

Rosanne Cash

The River & The Thread

Friday, February 20 at 7:30pm

GRAMMY Award winner Rosanne Cash performs songs from her new hit recording, The River & The Thread, plus other favorites. Since her 1981 breakout hit, Seven Year Ache, Cash has followed in the footsteps of her legendary father, Johnny Cash, by extending the country genre to appeal to an even-wider and appreciative audience.  A twelve-time GRAMMY nominee, Cash has also scored 11 No. 1 country hit singles, 21 Top 40 country singles and two Gold Records, plus 2014 Americana Music Association award nominations for Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, and Song of the Year.

Venue: Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale 85255 

Tickets: $33, $43, $59, $75; 

Call (480) 840-0457 or visit www.azmusicfest.org

 

ARIZONA MUSICFEST

FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA WEEK

Featuring Players From the Nation's Finest Orchestras 

Scheherazade and Mozart 

Arizona Musicfest Orchestra 

Conducted by Robert Moody 

Featuring Ricardo Morales, clarinet

Tuesday, February 24 at 7:30pm

Festival Orchestra Week opens with a dazzling program.  Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade is a technicolor tour-de- force of intense orchestral colors and a captivating story inspired by The Arabian Nights. The solo violin of Frank Huang, Concertmaster of the Houston Symphony and Arizona Musicfest Orchestra, is the voice of Scheherazade as she enchants the Sultan 

Mozart's Clarinet Concerto is a work of absolute genius that exquisitely displays the tone, range and agility of the clarinet, especially in the hands of featured soloist Ricardo Morales.  "Hearing the amazing Ricardo Morales play ... was riveting!" proclaimed The New York Times whose critics regard him as a star of the clarinet world. Morales is former Principal Clarinet of the New York Philharmonic and the Metropolitan Opera, and currently Principal Clarinet of The Philadelphia Orchestra and Arizona Musicfest Orchestra.

The concert opens with  Fanfare Ritmico.  This work by GRAMMY and Pulitzer Prize winner Jennifer Higdon is a rich tapestry of sound. "Higdon's work is traditionally rooted yet imbued with integrity, freshness and a desire to entertain."   The Times of London.

Venue: Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale 85255 

Tickets: $49, $65; College with ID $10 

Call (480) 840-0457 or visit www.azmusicfest.org

Beethoven, Bach & The Blue Danube

Arizona Musicfest Orchestra 

Conducted by Robert Moody

Featuring Orion Weiss, piano

Thursday, February 26 at 7:30pm

Beethoven's majestic, sublime and much loved

Emperor Piano Concerto  will be performed by one of the season's most sought-after soloists, Orion Weiss. His deeply felt and exceptionally crafted performances go far beyond his technical mastery and have won him worldwide acclaim. "When you're named after one of the biggest constellations in the night sky, the pressure is on to display a little star power - and the young pianist Orion Weiss did exactly that," said The Washington Post. 

The extravagant orchestral transcription of Bach's Prelude & Fugue in E-flat Major is richly and imaginatively scored, eliminating the organ in exchange for enormous orchestral color. In just 22 minutes, Richard Strauss' Der Rosenkavalier Suite captures the many moods of the three-hour opera with all its tender moments and gorgeous music. 

One of the most popular works in classical music, Johann Strauss' 

Blue Danube Waltz is universally adored for its familiar signature melody. 

Venue : Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale 85255

Tickets : $49, $65; College with ID $10 

Call  (480) 840-0457 or visit www.azmusicfest.org

Storm Large, Lead Singer of Pink Martini 

The Crazy Arc of Love

Arizona Musicfest Orchestra 

C onducted by Robert Moody

Friday, February 27 at 7:30pm

With her sultry blend of classical, jazz and pop, Pink Martini's lead singer, Storm Large, joins Robert Moody and the full Arizona Musicfest Orchestra for an unforgettable night.   Storm Large is "Sensational!" - The New York Times. "An intoxicating and un-missable cocktail of power and vulnerability," - The Times of London. Her remarkable voice thrilled sold-out audiences when she performed with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center and Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl.   The Crazy Arc of Love  covers standards from the Great American Songbook to modern classics and popular hits, including My Funny Valentine, Someone to Watch Over Me, I've Got You Under My Skin, Hopelessly Devoted, Total Eclipse of the Heart , and more.  

Venue: Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale 85255 

Tickets: $23, $33, $49, $65; College with ID $10 

Call (480) 840-0457 or visit www.azmusicfest.org

  

Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4 & Janáček Glagolitic Mass

Arizona Musicfest Orchestra, Chorus and Soloists 

Conducted by Robert Moody

Dr. Rebecca Lord, Chorus Master

Sunday, March 1 at 3pm

One of Tchaikovsky's greatest works, the dramatic masterpiece Symphony No. 4 is the blockbuster anchor of this thrilling concert featuring the extraordinary talents of the Arizona Musicfest Orchestra. Profoundly expressive, pushing the boundary of every emotion, Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4 has it all: painful melancholy, capricious dreams and exuberant triumph. 

This tour de force is paired with one of the 20th century's masterworks, Janáček's remarkable Glagolitic Mass. With its synthesis of thunderous brass outbursts, rhythmic energy, radiant melodies and interludes of rapt contemplation, the Glagolitic Mass has established itself as a spectacular contribution to the choral and orchestral repertoire.

The concert opens with Anton Bruckner's powerful setting of Psalm 150 for chorus, soprano soloist and orchestra.

Venue:  Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale 85255

Tickets: $49, $65; College with ID $10

Call (480) 840-0457 or visit www.azmusicfest.org 

FESTIVAL FINALE

The Bronx Wanderers

Thursday, March 5 at 7:30pm

This is the ultimate soundtrack of 50s, 60s and 70s rock and roll! The music of Frankie Valli, Paul Anka, Neil Sedaka, and many other greats, performed with superlative vocals and musicianship, infectious energy, and a genuine love for the music. The Bronx Wanderers turn back time with heartfelt authentic and original renditions of chart-topping songs like "The Wanderer," "American Graffiti," "Happy Days," "Sherry," "Runaway," "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place," "Teenager in Love," and "Put Your Head on my Shoulder."

Venue : Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale 85255 

Tickets : $23, $33, $49, $65; Student $5; College with ID $10 

Call (480) 840-0457 or visit www.azmusicfest.org

 

 

 

 

 

Did you know Phoenix New Times Named the Desert Foothills Library 

"Best Library in the Valley" in 2014.

 

February Highlights:

Saturday, February 7, 6 p.m.

Desert Foothills Library 7th Annual “BELIEVE” GALA

Hosted cocktails and silent auction, followed by dinner and a performance by the Desert Foothills Theatre. All proceeds benefit the Library, a 501(c)3 non-profit – the only privately funded public library in the state of Arizona and celebrating their 61st anniversary! For tickets, visit the Library or call 480-488-2286. Individual tickets are $175 per person. Sponsorships are also available and all involvement is welcomed.

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Tuesday, February 3, 1 – 3 p.m.

Mystery Tea Panel Discussion: Cozy Mysteries

Meet nationally known mystery authors Kate Carlisle (“Smart. Funny. Murder.” NYT Bestselling cozies), Vicki Delany Constable Molly Smith Series optioned for TV, with a new library cozy series) and Jenn McKinlay (NYT Bestselling cozies for Library-lovers…and more) for a lively panel discussion, while you enjoy tea and gourmet treats in a beautiful social setting. Presented in partnership with The Poisoned Pen. Limited seating. Register: 480-488-2286.

Cost: $15 (Includes a signed copy of the latest novel from one of the authors. Your preference will be accommodated if possible; limited copies of each title will be available, and additional titles will be available for sale).

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Tuesday, February 17, 1 - 3 p.m.
Let's Play Poker (Adults 18+)
Dealers from the Arena Poker Room at Talking Stick Resort will teach you the art of the game so that you can play to win! Learn the rules, casino etiquette, how to read the cards and when to hold'm/fold'm. Supervised play will follow the presentation. Limited seating. Register: 480-488-2286.

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Thursday, February 19, 2 – 3:30 p.m.

The Lewis & Clark Air Rifle: the Gun that Really Won the West…

…without producing a single injury or fatality. The Colt and Winchester firearms are well known and recognized as the predominant repeating firearms that are associated with the violent and bloody taming of the American West. This presentation describes this exceedingly rare and little known historic air rifle, Meriwether Lewis’ repeated use of the gun for “Firepower Diplomacy”, its psychological effect on the Indians, and how it compared to firearms of the day. Forensic Scientist Luke Haag is a former Criminalist and Technical Director of the Phoenix Crime Laboratory. Register: 480-488-2286.

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Thursday, February 26, 10 a.m. – Noon

Arizona Authors Showcase

Join four local authors, as they briefly tell about their stories. Following the book signings (please bring cash or check), we’ll celebrate with cake and tea.

Carrie Shubert: Living in the Third Dimensional Soap Opera...A Spiritual Guide to Sanity. Wisdom gathered from life lessons of a renowned psychic.

Paula Dieck: I Look Like Me.  A child adopted at birth searches for meaning and explores the struggles she experiences into her adult years.

Rob Stearns: The Question. If you could have THE answer to only one QUESTION, what would you ask?

Nancy Rossman: Nothing for Tomorrow, A Memoir. Honoring a friend's final wish, even though it goes against one’s own beliefs.

Kids events

BIRTH – AGE 6 EVENTS

Tuesdays, 9:45am

Story Kids - Preschool Storytime

February 3,10,17 & 24

Children ages 2½ to 6, or those who have not yet entered kindergarten, are encouraged to join us for a 30 minute storytime featuring books, music, flannel stories and puppets. Each week there will be an activity of some kind that follows the stories. Some weeks it may be a movement or music activity, and other weeks will include an art activity. Siblings are welcome. Registration is not required.

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Thursdays, 9:45am

Little Ones - Family Lapsit

February 5,12,19, & 26

Little ones ages 8 to 35 months are invited to join us for a fun 20-minute romp with music, books, rhymes, fingerplays, and felt stories. We reinforce concepts such as colors, shapes & counting to help your child build a strong foundation of literacy skills. Siblings are welcome. Registration is not required.

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Thursdays, 10:30am, January 8 to February 12

Knowing & Growing University: Fun with Math & Science

As part of a grant from the Scottsdale Library, this 6-week course focuses on ways for parents to involve their little ones in learning math and science activities. Call to register anytime during the course. Space is limited to 20 children.

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Thursdays, 10:30am, February 26 to April 2

Knowing & Growing University: Get Ready to Read

As part of a grant from the Scottsdale Library, this 6-week course highlights six essential early literacy skills that children need to know. All participants receive a free book following each session. Call to register anytime during the course. Space is limited to 20 children.

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Friday, February 20th, 10-11am

Fuzzy Rainbows Playgroup

Looking for a way to connect with other parents who have children ages 2-6? The Fuzzy Rainbow Playgroup involves sensory play activities in a group setting to enhance the development of all children from 2 years of age & up. The playgroup will be led by a licensed Occupational Therapist who will introduce children to tactile objects, musical movement, and simple art. Each session will also provide education to parents and caregivers on sensory activities to enhance their child’s development outside the library playgroup. Call to register.

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KIDS

Read Around the World - Winter Reading Program

Runs from February 1 to March 3
The Desert Foothills Library, in partnership with the Kiwanis Club of Carefree is offering a winter reading program. Each participant, ages 1 & up, may read 10 books anytime during the program’s duration, and receive a free book, courtesy of the Kiwanis Club. Children who turn in a completed reading record will be eligible to enter a drawing - to receive 1 of 4 prizes. The drawing will be held after the program’s conclusion. Prizewinners will be contacted. Children can read on their own, listen to audiobooks, or be read to by a parent or caregiver. Free program, register anytime during the program’s duration. Contact the library for further details.

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Tuesday, February 17, 1-3pm

Tea Party & Crafts

Bring your AG, My Twin, Journey or similar-sized doll with you for a fun tea party experience.  We will try some tasty treats, read some tea-party stories and do some crafts. We will even make a real-looking smoothie for your doll to take home. Children in grades K-5 are invited to this tea party. Weather permitting; program will take place on the outside veranda.  This is a CCUSD no-school day! Please call to register.

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Thursday, February 19, 4-5pm

Kid’s Explore

Kids will explore the human circulatory system with Miss Teri. Science & art activities about the human heart and blood flow for grades K-5. Call to register.

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Saturday, February 21, 10am-Noon

AWE Early Literacy Station Open House

The library has a brand new computer with over 15 educational games & books on it. Children ages 2 – 11 can log-in for a free half-hour session of Spanish/English bilingual learning fun! Funded by the Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church.

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Saturday, February 21, 1-2:30

Birdology

This program is for anyone who likes nature. Mark from the Maricopa Audubon Society will be giving a slide show about area birds, and discuss good spots for viewing them. After the presentation, kids will have an opportunity to decorate their own wooden bird house. The presentation will be geared to kids in grades 2 and up. Please call to register.

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Thursday, February 26, 4-5pm

Lego Club

Bring your imagination and build Legos. Geared to children ages 3-12. Younger children may need parental guidance, but are welcome to attend and use the bigger blocks. February theme is ‘treehouses’, but children may build whatever they want. Registration is not required.

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PARENTS

Saturday, February 28, 10am-Noon

Allergies & Headache Relief

Parents & caregivers: Please join us for a free presentation on homeopathic remedies that can be safely used at home to help people of all ages with allergy, headache and sinus issues. There will be a Q&A session after. Presented by Ben Ta’ati CCH, from the American Medical College of Homeopathy, LLC. Call to register: 480-488-2286.

Desert Foothills Library

Work Schedule:  Monday – Thursday 10am – 530pm

38443 North Schoolhouse Road

P.O. Box 4070    85327

Phone:  480-488-2286

Fax:  480-595-8353

www.dfla.org

 

 

 

Scully Learning Center was developed to provide Experiences to enrich the lives of our developmentally disabled participants. The Center is located on the banks of Cave Creek.  The facility includes an organic garden; chickens, ducks, goats and tortoises;

computers; fully equipped kitchen; a fully equipped ceramic studio and several other art creation sites.  In addition we provide opportunities for hiking and a variety of field trips. We recently added 3 Strider Pedaless Bikes and have added a race track to our wish list.   We are staffed exclusively by volunteers and always welcome new ideas and new participants. 

  

scullylearningcenter.org

Paula Scully 480-595-0508

Ann Rice 928-606-6481

P.O. Box 7920

Cave Creek, AZ 85327

 

 

 

 

 

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.”

 

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 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.

 

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.

 

 

 

ANIMAL ADVISORY

 

13 mini horses arrive at Triple Horse Rescue

All search for forever homes for the new year

 

On January 2, 2015, 13 mini horses in a multitude of petite sizes and colors, made their way from Florida to Triple R Horse Rescue’s ranch in Cave Creek, Ariz. All of the tiny horses are anxious to find forever homes with loving families and horse lovers during the holiday season. With names like Tawny, Snowflake, Blaze, Jimmy Blue, Fancy, Bucky Girl and Biggatie, they all are ready to meet their future new owners.

This amazingly large group of minis is eager to get settled as soon as possible. Each mini horse is available for adoption at Triple R Horse Rescue, which is located at 6206 East Rockaway Hills Drive in Cave Creek, Ariz. Persons interested in adopting the tiny horses can make an appointment by calling Christy at 480-243-2154.

About Triple R Horse Rescue

Triple R Horse Rescue is a 501(c)3 organization that rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes horses surrendered to its care. The organization, which is run 100% by volunteers, relies on support from the community to fulfill its mission. Located on three acres donated by Lil Bit North Ranch in Cave Creek, Ariz. Triple R Horse Rescue is dedicated to assisting the 175,000 unwanted horses in the United States. During the past three years, the organization has re-homed more than 100 horses.

Ken Bacher has been named president of Triple R Horse Rescue, a 501(c)3 organization that rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes horses surrendered to its care.

Bacher, who has more than 10 years of experience as a horse trainer, is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the organization. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology and has more than 30 years of sales and marketing experience and spent 15 years as a manufacturer representative for electronic test equipment.

For more information about Triple R Horse Rescue visit http://www.triplerhorserescueaz.com or call 602.396.8726.

Romeo

 

 

 

Foothills Animal Rescue Resale Boutique

 Weekly Specials

        February 2015

 

 

     

Coming this later later this week. A special

delivery of Ethan Allen Furniture.

Excellent quality and condition. When you

visit the Boutique be sure to check out 

the Furniture Barn.

   

Our Adoption Center is right behind us.

After shopping with us don't forget to check out

the wonderful,   adoptable animals . 

Adoption hours: Monday - Saturday 11:00-5:00.

They are the reason we are all here.

Thank you,

Krisie

Valentine

gifts

for the

special

people 

in

your 

life.

Select:

Jewelry

Books

Art

or

Gift Certificates

Men's Department

ANYTHING WITH

PINK

 

  50% OFF

 

Women's Department

ANYTHING WITH

PINK

50% OFF

Houseware's Department

 ANYTHING WITH

PINK

 

50% OFF

 

Christine Quinn-Warner

Manager

Foothills Animal Rescue Resale Boutique 

23030 N. Pima Road

Scottsdale, AZ 85255             

  

A BIG THANK YOU!!!!

Foothills Animal Rescue thanks you for all your generous donations.

  

February's

Raffle

Item                    

OUR NEW RAFFLE ITEM IS....

Check the locked case for new item coming this week.

 

1 ticket $2.00

3 tickets $5.00

7 tickets $10.00

Raffle ends the last day of the month.

 

Consider Making a Donation

You make the difference by providing us the resources to change over 500 lives this year. Please consider making a donation so we can continue to provide outstanding care. 

Donate Now

Volunteer Your Time 

Come be a dog walker, kitty cuddler, adoption counselor, office helper or help in the resale boutique.  We rely on you to provide that extra level of care. 

Volunteer Now

Just a Click of the Mouse 

 

 

 

The Heavy Smoke Nearly Took Baxter's Life....

As firefighters checked the burning home for any residents trapped inside, the all too familiar sound of a barking dog arose from the fire.  Henry, a veteran firefighter with the local fire department, ran inside the dense smoke and fire and came out with a lifeless black labrador obviously suffering from smoke inhalation.  Thanks to a donation of a Fido Bag from The Fetch Foundation last summer, Baxter lived to see another day.  “I'm thrilled to hear this,” Marie Peck of The Fetch Foundation said of the dogs' rescue with the help of the donated mask. “I'm just really glad we were able to make a difference for that family's pet.”

Click Here To Save A Pet's Life

Donate a FIDO BAG

Marie Peck

The FETCH Foundation

602-617-2656

fido42@cox.net

To the world you are a rescue person,

To a rescued dog you are the world.

 

 

 

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 

 

 

 

                                               

 

  

 

 

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.

 

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.