Here are this week's Pictures of the Week:

http://carefreetruth.com/Carefree_Truth/Photos_3-11-13.html

Enjoy, and please feel free to submit any photos you wish to share.

Lyn Hitchon

 

 

 

Wonderful. Thanks to everyone. KGDS!!

Ed Morgan

(Lyn's note: Ex-Mayor Morgan is referring to the Gardens Photo Contest issue.)

 

 

Lyn,

I watched the awards ceremony on your "you tube" posting ( great idea!). Tom Baker's photo is spectacular!!!

Thanks again.

Mike Burns

(Lyn' note: Mike was one of our winners both this year and last.  It is Mike's beautiful photo on the cover of the 2013 Gardens calendar.)

 

 

 

Can I buy a copy of the winning photo? It is wonderful.
Loraine E. Simons

(Lyn's note: Tom does sell his photos. 11 x 14 - $50, 8 1/2 x 11 - $40.

These are unmatted and unframed. The photos entered into the Gardens contest are still owned by the photographers, which is standard practice if you want nice photos entered. The town has the right to use them for marketing, part of which is the calendar, but doesn't have the right to sell the photos themselves. So, to get a photo, you have to go to the photographer.  Tom's email is tomin8or@me.com)

 

 

 

I liked Photos #6, #10, and #11. The bird feeding one was okay, but just a lucky shot - not really a thoughtful composition. The others mostly did not use the light in a favorable manner and/or had too much blue sky or other distracting elements. But a good job overall.

Fred G.

(Lyn's note: Many of the winning photographer submitted 3 really nice photos, but could only win once. I'm glad I don't have to judge them and choose!)

 

 

 

(Lyn's note: Below are comments on the Carefree election.)

 

 

My congrat's as well. Good line up and great leadership.KGDS!!

Ed Morgan

 

 

 

Thanks for the update Lyn. I think Carefree is once again in good hands.

Joe Corpora

 

Top 2 vote recipients BOTH used The UPS Store’s- very effective and very cost efficient- EVER DOOR DIRECT MAIL marketing!Coincidence? I think NOT!

Mike Kennelly

 

 

 

Dear Library User

We are just one week away from one of the biggest events Arizona has ever seen and the Desert Foothills Library gets to be part of it. This isn't just any event! With YOUR help, we can make this an event that will go down in the books!

Help us make history as Arizona hosts its first-ever statewide day of giving, Arizona Gives Day!

We need you to help us with these three things:

1) Mark March 20th on your calendar, prepare to visit Arizona Gives 2013 on that day and donate to the Library

2) Make sure to Like us on Facebook!

3) Finally, spread the word! Start sharing our Facebook page and this email with your family and friends along with a personal note as to why you believe in the Desert Foothills Library mission and why we deserve support on March 20th.

With your assistance, we hope to raise more than $10,000 on Arizona Gives Day! Follow us on Facebook so you can join in on this exciting day of giving!

Sincerely,

David Court

Executive Director

Website

 

 

CAREFREE/CAVE CREEK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

ANNOUNCES 2013 AWARD WINNERS

Carefree, Ariz., (March 11, 2013) -- The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce has announced the recipients of their annual Business Awards.

Winners are selected by member businesses, along with the assistance of a nominating committee. Award nominees were chosen for their records demonstrating outstanding business aptitude, overall community service and dedicated service to the Chamber.

They winners are:

Business of the Year: Turn West Design, John & Denise Turner.

Entrepreneur of the Year: Thunderbird Artists, Judi Combs & Denise Dale.

Silver Spur Award: Hope Ozer, City Sun Times.

Ambassador of the Year: Jennifer McGirr, National Bank of Arizona.

Volunteer of the Year: Jeff Penzone, ImagesAZ Magazine.

Achievement Award: Brian Kunkel, Carefree Floors.

Community Service Award: Pam DiPietro, Foothills Food Bank

President’s Award: Paul Campbell, Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center.

Outgoing Board Members: Kim Prince, Proven Media; Nancy Kinnard, National Bank of Arizona; John Turner, Turn West Design.

According to Patty Villeneuve, Chamber executive director, “It was my honor in announcing the winners and presenting the awards to these deserving recipients. Recognizing our local businesses and organizations for their high achievements is one of the best things that this Chamber can do to promote locally and ensure business growth for our entire business community now and in the years to come.”

For more information, contact the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce at 480-488-3381 or visit carefreecavecreek.org.

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The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce was established in 1965 to enhance and promote growth and vitality for businesses, non-profits and other organizations and individuals in the northeast Valley. The Visitor Center is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. For information, visit 748 Easy Street, Suite 2-4, in Carefree. Call 480-488-3381 or, click carefreecavecreek.org.

 

 

 

 

 

E-newsletter

March 2013

Join us at the opening

of an exhibition by

photographer Jerry Sieve!

Opening reception

Friday, March 15

6:30-8:00 pm

Foothills Community

Foundation - Holland

Community Center

34250 N. 60th Street

Scottsdale, AZ

Over the last 18 months, photographer Jerry Sieve has been using traditional photography techniques to photograph Desert Foothills Land Trust preserves in order to highlight these unique natural lands. "The opportunity to utilize Jerry's photographic skill to highlight the Land Trust's conservation work is an unprecedented opportunity to reach a wide audience with a message of land conservation," says Land Trust executive director Sonia Perillo.

Jerry scouted opportunities at various preserves in order to determine the best time of day to make an image. After an area was selected, many visits were made to achieve his desired effect. He often used long exposures or selective focus to project a particular idea into an image. All the exhibition photos are selenium-toned, which increases the contrast in the shadows, and also increases the archival properties of the prints. Jerry made all the prints in a traditional dark room, and hand colored or applied metallic materials to highlight features.

Jerry estimates that 60% of his

time preparing the exhibition has been spent in the darkroom making the negatives and prints, 30% of the time hand coloring, leafing, matting and framing the prints, and about 10% in the field making the images. Jerry adds that "Desert Foothills Land Trust areas project aspects of wilderness which I feel comes through in these images. We are very fortunate to have such an organization in our area that is dedicated to protecting these ideals."

Jerry Sieve is a well-known photographer in Arizona, having been published in Arizona Highways, National Wildlife Federation Magazine, Sierra Club Magazine, and National Geographic. He has published five stunning books of photographs, and has exhibited widely at galleries and shows across the United States. He is a popular instructor at the high school and college level, and has led photography classes throughout the U.S. He has also been a volunteer judge of the Desert Foothills Land Trust Black Mountain Photo Contest, and has contributed photos to support the Land Trust's conservation work for many years.

"We are fortunate to have artists like Jerry who can help us share our story of land conservation, and to celebrate the community's love of land," says Perillo. "We are also fortunate to have business partners like BMO Private Bank, who have generously sponsored this exhibition for all of us to enjoy."

The exhibition will be displayed at the following locations:

Foothills Community Foundation, Holland Community Center

34250 N. 60th Street

Scottsdale, AZ

March 15-April 9, 2013

Desert Foothills Library

38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd. Cave Creek, AZ

April 11-May 31, 2013

Cave Creek Museum

6140 E. Skyline Drive

Cave Creek, AZ

Fall 2013

Special thanks to our exhibition sponsor!

Sonoran Stars 2013

Saturday, April 27

5:00 pm

Los Cedros USA, Scottsdale

We are shaking things up this year! Desert Foothills Land Trust invites you to join us at our community's premier fundraising event! Our 18th annual Sonoran Stars will be held under Western skies on Saturday April 27, 2013 - but we are moving the location for the first time ever! This year we are thrilled to host the event at Los Cedros USA in Scottsdale.

Join us for the festivities!

1. •Fantastic horse show by the talented riders at Los Cedros;
   

2. •High-energy live auction with auctioneer Letitia Fry;
   

3. •Silent auction featuring some amazing opportunities
   

4. •Dancing to music by Rhythm f/x;
   

5. •Stroll the immaculate Los Cedros stables and meet some of the resident horses;
   

6. •Gourmet dinner by Tony Rea's Creations in Cuisine;
   

7. •Premium quality wine and bar service;
   

8. •Release of a rehabilitated owl by Wild At Heart;
   

9. •Parking onsite by valet service.
   

Individual tickets for the event are $250 per person, and sponsorships are also available. Please contact us at 480-488-6131 or info@dflt.org if you would like to discuss sponsorship levels and benefits.

This year you can make your reservations online, or call us at 480-488-6131. Please register before APRIL 17, 2013! No tickets are issued - reservations will be held at the registration table. The event will not be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather - no refunds, please. Please dress for cool evening temperatures in casual or Western attire.

Event admission at all levels includes a gourmet dinner, an open bar, and terrific entertainment. Your ticket purchase also includes a tax deductible contribution of $150 for Desert Foothills Land Trust. Most significantly, it allows you to be personally involved in a land protection mission that will leave a permanent legacy for our community. Space is limited, so sign up early to reserve the best seats!

Get ready for Arizona Gives Day

on March 20, 2013!

You're probably starting to hear the buzz! On March 20, 2013, our statewide community will come together for Arizona Gives Day, and we need YOU to join us! It's 24 hours of unprecedented nonprofit giving - and it's your chance make a real difference, right here in our community.

Your support of Desert Foothills Land Trust will help us conserve some of the most special and sensitive natural areas in our beautiful Sonoran Desert Foothills. The Jewel of the Creek Preserve, Saguaro Hill, the Preserve at the Cave.... 660 acres on 21 preserves to date, with efforts underway to protect even more gems in our community. These are the wonderful natural resources and cultural heritage of the landscape we love!

Please join us on Arizona Gives Day, March 20, 2013, to show your support for local land conservation by donating to Desert Foothills Land Trust online. The collective impact of these gifts will provide a wonderful legacy of protected land for generations to come!

Upcoming Preserve Tours

Preserve at the Cave Hike - Sat. March 16, 9:00 am (hike full - waiting list only).

Come with us as we explore the cave of Cave Creek. The cave has supported human inhabitants for centuries, as evidenced by both pictographs and petroglyphs. Don't miss the rare opportunity to see this amazing, historic treasure. This property is privately owned and permanently protected by a conservation easement held by the Land Trust. It is not open to the public. Flat, easy hike, including rocky and potentially wet creek crossing. Approx. 1 mile hike.

Desert plants for your backyard, at Jewel of the Creek Preserve - Fri. March 29, 8:30am

Join us at the Jewel of the Creek as we explore the amazing plants of the Sonoran Desert. Learn how these plants tolerate the harsh environment that Mother Nature has provided, and why they make for beautiful and easy-to-care-for landscaping around your home. This is an easy to moderate hike, with one steep, rocky hill climb. 1.5 miles

Saguaro Hill Children's Hike - Sat. March 30, 9:00 am

Designed just for the little ones! Join us as we stroll through the trails at Saguaro Hill Preserve. Children will learn about the plants and animals we find here in our desert.

Desert plants for your backyard, at P.A. Seitts Preserve at Go John Canyon - Fri. April 12, 8:30am

Join us at P.A. Seitts Preserve as we explore the amazing plants of the Sonoran Desert. Learn how these plants tolerate the harsh environment that Mother Nature has provided, and why they make for beautiful and easy-to-care-for landscaping around your home. Very easy hike on well- established trails.

New River Nature Reserve - Sat. April 13, 9:00 am

Come with us as we explore the streamside habitat of New River. This preserve is home to a very unique riparian habitat that contains many tree species native to the desert including cottonwoods, sycamore, walnut and more! This property, once an old stagecoach stop, has a rich history. Come lean more about this beautiful preserve. Very easy, flat hike; less than 1 mile.

Preserve at the Cave - April 20, 9:00 am.

Space is limited but still available. See above for details.

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More information about these tours, as well as the complete schedule can be found at www.dflt.org. Preserve tours are free, but registration is required. Please call us at 480-488-6131 or e-mail us at hikes@dflt.org at least one day before the hike to let us know how many people will be attending with your group.

Additional hikes are being scheduled, so check our website and Facebook page for updates. Enjoy!

Foothills Snow!

We loved the novelty of snow in the Foothills on February 20! The staff headed out to Saguaro Hill Preserve for fantastic 360-degree views, and we were not the only ones who had that idea. We were pleased to see many other people taking in the wintry landscape from the hill! You can see our photos on the DFLT Facebook page!

Quick Links

Desert Foothills Land Trust (www.dflt.org)

Become a Land Trust VOLUNTEER!

Archived e-newsletters are available here!

 

 

 

 

***Keeping School Aged Children Safe***

Local Businesses Team Up

To Give Necessary Flashlights to Schools

CAREFREE/CAVE CREEK, Ariz., (March 11, 2013)--Financial advisor, Noah S. Kendrick, of Edward Jones Investments in Carefree, is hard at work on a daily basis creating financial security for his clients.

Now, Kendrick has collaborated with a local business to create an added sense of security for students in the Cave Creek Unified School District, (CCUSD), by providing 274 much-needed emergency flashlights, plus batteries, for every classroom in the district.

The need became apparent in September, during Kendrick’s 4th annual School Supply Drive, in which he worked closely with the district to find out what was needed for the 2012/13 school years. New on the wish list were flashlights, one for each classroom, to be used in the case of an emergency.

That’s when Kendrick approached Dave Karsten, owner of Karsten’s Ace Hardware in Carefree, Cave Creek and Goodyear. Karsten, who is also known for his support of the schools, immediately stepped in, and the two teamed up to purchase and provide brand new LED flashlights to each classroom, from kindergarten to the 12th grade.

According to Gina Durbin, CCUSD director of student services, the donation will affect approximately 5,800 students this year.

Durbin, and Debbi Burdick, superintendent of the Cave Creek school district, accepted the flashlights for distribution.

“In the unfortunate situation where school had to lockdown for a crisis situation the flashlights may be used if power was down or if the event went into the evening. As much as we hope that we will never have to use any of our emergency supplies, we certainly want to think ahead and be prepared in the event that a situation would occur,” Durbin said.

Kendrick, an Arizona native, is known for his philanthropic work for the community. In addition to the school drive, he also sponsors awards each month for CCUSD teachers and staff.

When asked why he was involved in assisting students, teachers and staff, Kendrick responded, “the famous comedienne, Lily Tomlin, used to say, ‘I always wondered why somebody doesn't do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody.’”

Kendrick is currently on the board of directors for the Foothills Community Foundation and leads the charge for their Partners in Education program. He is a former president of the Carefree-Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce and was recognized for his financial expertise in USA Today.

 

 

Hi Lyn,
Can you please provide the Caring Corps with another mention of their Taste of the Foothills/Cash & Caring Raffle in your newsletter? They do so much for our community and this event is an important fundraiser for them. It all happens next Thursday, so a reminder would be greatly appreciated. On behalf of all of their volunteers who work hard to make this event great, thank you. :-)
Kim

 

DESERT FOOTHILLS THEATER continues season

with Award-Winning Arthur Miller drama.

As DFT is committed to providing a well-rounded theatrical season to our patrons we are thrilled to be continuing our drama series with this American classic, ALL MY SONS directed to Ann Tully.

In All My Sons, an average American family must confront extraordinary dishonesty and its tragic consequences. Joe Keller is a self-made man who built a successful business during World War II; however, defective airplane parts that shipped from Joe’s shop caused American planes to crash.

Who knows the truth? Who is accountable? Who among us would lie to protect a family – and at what cost?

Arthur Miller’s searing drama is strikingly relevant today and urges deep introspection about the power of individual responsibility. Like a family tree with infinite branches, each of us is connected to the other – and to all humanity. All My Sons is the story of how a family tree became broken – and how it may grow again when rooted in truth.

"A modern classic . . . and one that those who see it will never forget"

—Daily Telegraph

Why not make an arts day of it this weekend by attending the Sonoran Arts League’s art Festival of Fine Arts in Carefree, enjoying dinner at one of the fabulous Carefree restaurants like Venues Café, English Rose Tea Room, Carefree Station or in Cave Creek, Tonto Bar and Grill or Cartwrights (all DFT supporters), then come see a great American drama!

All My Sons runs March 21-30

Thurs. (1st weekend only), 7:30 p.m., Fri., 7:30 p.m., Sat., 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. and Sun., 2 p.m.

Tickets are on sale now. https://www.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?t=tix&e=e4b539d54e8385285c54c6bab1196b35

For further information, visit http://www.desertfoothillstheater.org or call 480-488-1981.

MB Reeves

 

CLASSICAL VIOLIN LESSONS FOR CHILDREN

New Classes for Beginners

Start April 6

At Christ Anglican Church in Carefree

Christ Anglican Church in Carefree announces a new, ten-week, first-level violin course for children wishing to learn more about music. The classes are part of an expanding music program for children and families at the church that began last year.

The classes will take place each Saturday from 11 a.m. - noon, April 6 – June 8, at the Dorothy McGinnis Hall, located on the church campus, 35500 N. Cave Creek Road, just north of the corner of Carefree Highway and Cave Creek Road, in Carefree.

Classes are $15 each. Several scholarships are available. Instrument rentals are not included, but are available through Valley of the Sun Violin, in Tempe.

Laya Field, of Cave Creek, who began playing the violin at the age of eight, teaches the course. Field is a classically trained musician, opera singer and teacher. Field began teaching children violin at the church last summer.

Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required. For enrollment information, call 480-993-6147.

According to Field, the new course for young beginners will be based on concepts and teaching theory drawn from Kato Havas, and the Suzuki Method.

“Music comes from the heart as much as from the instrument. We teach children to find the freedom to play the violin and to sing. Freedom brings contentment. We encourage the young musicians to get out of the way of themselves, let the music be heard, and to fly with their voices and violins,” Field said.

The classes are part of an expanding family music program at the church that includes an annual Composer’s Concert, the Family Choir, church recitals and music theory classes, where children learn to read music. The church is lead by Father Steven Dart who has worked closely with Field to expand musical offerings for young people.

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Christ Anglican Church is located at 35500 N. Cave Creek Road in Carefree, Arizona. For information, call 480-488-0525 or visit www.christchurchaz.com. The church is part of the Anglican Province of Christ the King, a nationwide body of Traditional Episcopal Churches. The parish serves the communities of Carefree, Cave Creek, North Scottsdale, North Phoenix and Anthem. Worship services take place at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., each Sunday.

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CALENDAR BRIEF:

BEGINNER VIOLIN CLASSES FOR CHILDREN

WHERE: Christ Anglican Church, 35500 N. Cave Creek Road, Carefree.

WHEN: 11 a.m. – noon, Saturday, April 6 – Saturday, June 8.

COST: $15 per class. Instrument rental not included.

WHAT: Ten-week course, beginning level, classical violin lessons for children.

INFORMATION: Laya Field, 480-993-6147 or Christ Anglican Church, 480-488-0525, www.christchurchaz.com.

 

 

***Native American Flute Concert***

“Wind and Fire”

Flutist Mark Holland and Percussionist N. Scott Robinson

Perform at the Desert Foothills Library

Friday, March 22

The Desert Foothills Library will host “Wind and Fire,” a live concert combining the Native American flute sounds of Mark Holland, along with the world percussion sounds of N. Scott Robinson, from 7-8:30 p.m. on Friday, March 22.

Tickets are $20 and are available at the library, located at 38443 N. School House Road in Cave Creek, or by calling 480-488-2286. Reservations are recommended. Seats are limited.

Attendees are invited to meet the performers immediately following the event. For information, visit www.dfla.org.

Holland, a recording artist and performer, combines classical and jazz influences in his work. He is a composer and the founder of “Autumn’s Child,” and has performed with notable flute players including R. Carlos Nakai, Mary Youngblood and Bill Miller.

Robinson plays the drums and a variety of world percussion instruments. He is a composer, performer, recording artist and a member of faculty for the hand-drumming program at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Concert Event: “Wind and Fire” with flutist, Mark Holland and percussionist, N. Scott Robinson.

When: 7-8:30 p.m., Friday, March 22, 2013.

Where: Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N School House Road, Cave Creek.

Cost: $20. Tickets available at the Library, or by calling 480-488-2286.

Information: 480-488-2286 or www.dfla.org.