Hi Lyn,

All are invited to the celebration of the "Burning of the Mortgage" at the Foothills Food Bank on Saturday, March 22 at 10:30 a.m.  See the mortgage burn and enjoy light refreshment.

Thanks

Pam DiPietro

13th Annual Sonoran Arts League Festival of Fine Art

Friday, March 21 through Sunday March, 23, 2014

10:00am till 5:00pm each day.

101 Easy Street, Carefree, Arizona around the Sanderson Pavilion.

 

Free Admission

One of the largest open-air fine art shows in the Southwest, the 13th Annual Festival of Fine Art boasts artists from around the country.  The high standards for acceptance into this juried show ensure that the public sees high-quality, outstanding artwork in a variety of mediums and styles. 

Enjoy three days of art, live music and specialty foods.

(Lyn's note: Jeanne and Don Cassanova will be displaying their hand made, one-of-a-kind jewelry at the SAL show.  Here is a Vimeo video showing their work.  Stop by their booth to see their jewelry, and meet the artists.  Fabulous pieces!  Check this out.   https://vimeo.com/89475178)   

Ferrari Car Show

Sunday, March 23, 2014

10:00am to 1:00pm

In the parking lot of the Post Office Building at 100 Easy Street, Carefree. 
Come see the beautiful cars.  Free Admission.

Come Celebrate with us!

Thursday, March 27

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

$25 per person

Carefree Resort & Conference Center - Opera House

37220 N. Mule Train Road, Carefree

Doors Open at 7:30 a.m.

Gourmet Buffet begins at 8:00 a.m.

Dr. Connie Mariano to speak at 8:15 a.m.

Awards to be presented at 9:00 a.m.

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And the Winners Are.... 

You will just have to attend to find out all of the winners, but here are a few winners and a few nominees:

Business of the Year Nominees

  Animal Health Services

  Ace Hardware

  Rubbish Works

  UPS Store

Entrepreneur of the Year Nominees

  Dr. Cliff Faver - Animal Health Services

  Shelly Spence - Images AZ Magazine

  Lisa Hamm - Blue Ribbon Awards

  Howard Bertram - Bertram Signs & Graphics

Golden TEE Award Nominees - (Time, Energy & Effort)

  Jennifer McGirr

  Evelyn Johnson

  Bob Fearnside

  Steele Moran

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Congratulations to our Winners:

Community Award

 Desert Foothills Library

Silver Spur Award   

Steve Woods - Tech 4 Life

Ambassador's Award

Bob Fearnside

Reserve your spot today!! Seating is limited. This will be an event you do not want to miss.  

** Check out our article in images AZ Magazine this month!!**

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About Dr. Connie Mariano:

1. •Dr. Connie Mariano currently serves as Medical Director to the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists.
   

2. •Dr. Connie Mariano is the first military woman in American history to be appointed White House Physician. She was nominated by the Navy and selected by the White House for this honor.
   

3. •In 1994, Dr. Mariano was named Director of the White House Medical Unit and chosen by President Bill Clinton to serve as his personal physician.
   

4. •Dr. Mariano served nine years at the White House, where she was physician to three sitting United States presidents.
   

5. •On July 1, 2000, she became the first Filipino American in American history to be appointed to the rank of Admiral in the United States Navy.
   

6. •As a practicing physician for over 30 years, Dr. Mariano is board-certified in internal Medicine and is in private practice at the Center for Executive Medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona.
   

7. •Dr. Mariano is a frequent guest speaker on television, contributor in print media and author of the book The White House Doctor: My Patients Were Presidents, A Memoir.
   

TASTE OF THE FOOTHILLS CELEBRATION

AND

CASH & CARING RAFFLE

THE FOOTHILLS CARING CORPS ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
MARCH 28 AT EL PEDREGAL IN SCOTTSDALE

This year’s 10th Annual Taste of the Foothills Celebration and Cash & Caring Raffle event is sure to be another crowd pleaser. Hosted by the Foothills Caring Corps, this non-profit event is a night filled with savory tastings from local eateries, as well as live music and entertainment.

This spring celebrate and help the Foothills Caring Corps at one of the largest fundraisers of the year. Admission to the event is $40 per person without a raffle ticket, or attendees can receive free admission for two adults, with the purchase of a Cash & Caring raffle ticket for $100.

The festivities take place from 5-9 p.m. Friday, March 28  at el Pedregal, 34505 N. Scottsdale Road, in Scottsdale. AFFINITY, a ten-piece band and musical mainstay for over 30 years, will perform live on stage.

Participating restaurants for the Taste of the Foothills include: Amaro Italiano Ristorante, The Boulders, Bryan’s Barbecue, Café Bink, Cibo e Vino, Harold’s, Janey’s Coffeehouse, and Venues Café.
 
A live auction and silent auction will also take place, featuring two exclusive getaways. The Andaz Napa Hotel is offering a three-night stay and airfare for two with VIP tours and wine tastings at three Napa Valley vineyards. Also up for auction, is a three- night stay at the Charleston Place and airfare for two. The trip includes a private historical photo tour of Charleston, and dinner with wine pairings at the Charleston Grill.

Drawings from the much-anticipated Cash & Caring benefit raffle will be held throughout the evening with over $9,000 in cash prizes. Three winners will receive cash prizes.

Raffle tickets may be purchased for $100, three for $275 or eight for $500. Participants need not be present to win.

Admission and raffle tickets are on sale now and will be sold at the event. For tickets or information, call Foothills Caring Corps at 480-488-1105 or visit www.foothillscaringcorps.com.

The Taste of the Foothills and Cash & Caring Raffle ensures that the Caring Corps can continue its mission to promote independence and provide programs for elderly neighbors in the community.

Foothills Caring Corps Executive Director, Debbra Determan, encourages the community to take part in a good cause as the proceeds will benefit the volunteer-based non-profit.

The Foothills Caring Corps provides vital services that include mobile meals, medical transportation, handicapped accessible van transportation, respite and caregiver relief, wellness programs, shopping trips, social opportunities, a medical loan closet, friendly visits, administrative and handyman assistance.

In 2013, the organization’s volunteers donated more than 41,000 hours to assist residents throughout Carefree, Cave Creek, North Scottsdale, North Phoenix and other areas within Maricopa County.
 
For tickets and more information, call the Foothills Caring Corps at 480-488-1105.

(Event Calendar Brief)
 
10th Annual Taste of the Foothills Celebration and Cash & Caring Raffle

Who: The Foothills Caring Corps

When: 5 – 9 p.m., Friday, March 28, 2014.

Where: El Pedregal, 34505 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale.

Admission: $40 per person or free admission for two adults, with purchase of a Cash & Caring raffle ticket for $100.  

What: Food and wine tasting, live music, live and silent auctions to benefit the non-profit Foothills Caring Corps.

Cash & Caring Raffle: Tickets are on sale now and will be available at the event.  Tickets can be purchased for $100 each, three for $275, and eight for $500. Three winners will be awarded cash prizes.

Information: Call 480-488-1105 or visit www.foothillscaringcorps.com.

FOOTHILLS CARING CORPS RECOGNIZES

FATHER STEVEN DART WITH “FOUNDER’S AWARD”

ON MARCH 28 AT TASTE OF THE FOOTHILLS FUNDRAISER

FATHER DART HAS DEDICATED 14 YEARS TO THE NONPROFIT’S ESTABLISHMENT AND MISSION

CAREFREE/CAVE CREEK/N. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., (March 7, 2014)-  The Foothill Caring Corps will present the distinctive Founder’s Award to Father Steven Dart  on Friday, March 28, during the non-profit’s annual Taste of the Foothills fundraiser. Father Dart was an instrumental force in the establishment of the Foothills Caring Corps, and has helped nurture and guide its mission over the past 14 years.

Father Dart’s award presentation will take place at el Pedregal, 34505 N. Scottsdale Road, during the Taste of the Foothills fundraiser. The nightlong event runs 5-9 p.m. and features live music, food and wine tastings, as well as live and silent auctions. For more information on purchasing tickets for this esteemed event, please contact the Foothills Caring Corps at 480-488-1105.

   

Register now to reserve your seat !

   

March is here 

but there is still time 

to register for 

programs below. Also:

Yappy Hour is full ! And, 

we have a program reschedule for 

Acupuncture & Pain Management

Old date: March 20 ● 1-2pm

New date: March 24 ● 1-2pm

Register: 480-488-2286.

Native American Flautist

 Mark Holland 

in Concert-

Friday, March 21 ● 7-8:30pm

Nationally renowned flautist Mark Holland, known for his unique soulful style of "playing from the heart", returns for an encore performance. With 16 CDs to date, his music has been nominated for many awards, and he has been a featured artist at music festivals throughout the world. Light refreshments served. Limited seating.

Register: 480-488-2286. Cost: $20.

Art Nosh Wine & Cheese-

Heard presents

Santa Fe Architecture

Friday, March 21 ● 4-5:30pm

Enjoy a nosh while being educated & entertained. Cheese and complimentary wine will be served. Limited seating. Advance registration required at 480-488-2286. 

Cost: $10

Laughter Club

Tuesday, March 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.

Introduction to EFT

Emotional Freedom Technique

Thursday, March 27 ● 2-3pm

Join us for an interactive, introductory class on EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) a holistic healing modality that could be described as a needle-free form of acupuncture. This simple to learn, yet incredibly powerful process is used across a broad span of emotional and physical challenges, from grief/loss, physical injury, depression, stress, weight loss to emotional trauma for PTSD. EFT is a proven process to release stuck energy/trauma in the body to accelerate emotional and physical healing for children and adults alike. Presenter Christine Regan is an EFT and Energy practitioner. Limited seating.

Register: 480-488-2286.

*Desert Foothills Library does not endorse the products or services of individuals that host events in our facilities.

Calling all bridge players!

We are looking for two additional bridge players to join the six in our Tuesday class, so that the class can change focus to an Introduction to Duplicate Bridge:

Introduction to Duplicate Bridge-

Tuesdays through April 29 ● 3-5pm 

A class for those who would like to play duplicate bridge but feel they would benefit from an introduction. This is a non-sanctioned game where the instructor will review the rules, scoring, movements and the rudimentary things you will need to play. You will review COMMON conventions and fill out a convention card. Two weeks of instruction and four weeks of play, and possibly a class trip to play at a club. Limited to eight (must be an even number). Register: 480-488-2286. Instructor: Peter Blake-Ward.

Cost: $79 for 8-week series. 

-Funds raised support the library !-

Desert Foothills Library

38443 N. Schoolhouse Road

Cave Creek, Arizona 85327

480-488-2286

SIP, SHOP, ADOPT & HELP SAVE BRONCO

Sunday, April 6, 11 a.m.—4 p.m.

Special fundraiser to benefit Bronco & Foothills Animal Rescue, presented by Mumbo Jumbo

My name is Bronco, I’m 18 months old and I need your help.

I was recently thrown from a vehicle and have a crushed hip.  I need sur­gery soon.  But it will cost $3600.

So here’s what you can do:  save Sunday, April 6 on your calendar for a special fundraising event at Mumbo Jumbo.

Enjoy complimentary wine and cheese..  Foothill Animal Rescue (FAR) will have some great fur-ever doggie friends for adoption.  And everyone who adopts a dog, contributes to FAR or donates to my surgery will receive 30% off all clothing  at Mumbo Jumbo!

Items you can donate to FAR include:  paper towels, bleach, sponges, mop heads, dish soap, detergent, fabric sheets, toilet tissue, kitchen and indus­trial-sized garbage bags plus Natural Balance dry dog and cat foods.

It will be a great day!  Sip, shop and adopt  —- and by doing so you’ll help me get a new leash on life.

For  more information about FAR visit:  www.foothillsanimal.org

Mumbo Jumbo is located at 36889 N. Tom Darlington Dr., Carefree ,

480 575-5858

 

 

EDUCATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES, CCUSD

Art in the Garden

April 5, 2014 - 8am to 11am

"Art in the Garden” on Saturday, April 5, 2014, 8am to 11am in the Town of Carefree’s Carefree Desert Gardens in the Town Center, is an Education and Community Services “(ECS”) and Cave Creek Unified School District (“CCUSD”) showcase of all the wonderful art experiences (programs, exhibitions and performances) that arts nonprofits and community service organizations bring to local schools.

Arizona Musicfest, Sonoran Arts League, Desert Foothills Library, Carefree Kiwanis, Foothills Community Foundation, and others, support the arts through youth education programs, artists in the classroom, performances and exhibitions, scholarships, and more.

During “Art in the Garden,” there will be art activities for young children and storytelling by CCUSD Administrators and Principals. The CCUSD Facility, Staff and Alumni will be exhibiting their artwork, and there will be fine art available for sale.

Nonprofit organizations such as Arizona Musicfest, Sonoran Arts League, Scully Learning Center and Desert Foothills Library, will have displays of the various school programs they support. “This will be a great time for families!” said Elaine Adrian, ECS Special Projects, the coordinator of “Art in the Garden.” “You can enjoy the Carefree Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, be entertained by the Cactus Shadows Jazz Ensemble, shop at the Sonoran Arts League Art Stuff Sale, take part in activities for the kids and enjoy a beautiful spring morning at ‘Art in the Garden’."

For more information, contact Elaine Adrian at EAdrian@ccusd93.org.

The Carefree Desert Gardens and Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion (formerly known as Carefree Gardens Amphitheater) are located at 101 Easy Street, Carefree 85377.

 

2014 Cave Creek Museum Communications

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2014 Home Tour

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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

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March 18, 2014

Before I get into the subject, I first want to welcome many new additions to our email communications. If you are already familiar with the Museum’s emails, you can skip ahead. The Museum periodically sends out emails that cover upcoming events, news and virtual exhibits (aka Artifact of the Month).  Our goal is to connect you with the Museum in a more personal way. For example, in addition to updates we also invite feedback through comments, an annual survey, photo submissions and have even asked for blog content! Our objectives are to share the Museum’s mission with you, offer opportunities for personal enrichment and to have some fun. And if you are so inclined, one of the best things about supporting the Cave Creek Museum is that you can actually make a difference. For example, I started out working on a project to scan artifacts into our digital library. Over time I saw an opportunity to help out with the website and have since shifted my focus to that. Plus, I see many more areas where I can help out. The point is, that however you choose to support the Museum, it has an actual, tangible impact. So I hope that you choose to continue to receive our communications.

Now on to today’s subject which is the Home Tour. First, on behalf of the entire Museum staff and volunteers I want to thank everyone who attended the Home Tour. (We had 600 visitors!) Second, I want to share a bit about the experience from my perspective.

My wife and I served as docents at the Boulder House. My wife was stationed at the front entry and I was positioned at the foot of the stairs that lead to the master suite.  As we rode the shuttle bus to the Boulder House, I was surprised to discover that I drive past it on a regular basis. It sits just to the east of the Summit Shopping Center on Scottsdale Rd. and Ashler Hills. The house is built within an outcropping of boulders and is so well incorporated into them, that it goes unnoticed unless you are looking for it.

Since I knew that the house incorporated boulders in the interior, I expected to find a house that was interesting but impractical. However, I was surprised to find that the interior was very inviting. It is bright and each room appealing. The outside patio has spectacular views. The owners, Bill and Susie Empie, lived in the Boulder House for 25 years! However, it does take sure footing to get around. The floors have uneven rock surfaces and the stairs have no hand rails. Challenging but manageable.

That all said, the Boulder House leaves an indelible impression on you. I spoke to many people and here's what a few had to say. John from Green Valley, who also lives in a house designed by Santa Fe architect Charles Johnson, said that the Boulder House is “really unique to look at” and was impressed by how the architect intertwined the “organic”, natural features into the architecture. Sarah from Cave Creek was struck by the relationship that people have had with this site for thousands of years. Over the course of time, people used this location as a birthing site (there are many petroglyphs that indicate this usage) and for astronomical purposes. There are three spiral petroglyphs (2 outside and one inside) that are aligned with light beams that appear on the solstices and equinoxes. Also, I was fortunate to speak with Susie Johnson, wife of the late architect. It was a very emotional experience for her to visit this house so soon after his passing. Susie told me that Charles considered this house to be his creative masterpiece and was very proud of it.

Despite being busy, I was able to take a few photos. If you want to see them, please click here. You can also leave a comment there to share your experience. And if you took some photos while at the Boulder House, feel free to send one or two to me and I'll add them to the link. (Let me know if you are OK with me giving you the photo credit.) The email address to use is:  admin@cavecreekmuseum.com.

All in all I think that the Home Tour was a great way to spend a beautiful day! I realize that attending a Home Tour is physically challenging and therefore not everyone can participate. And that in part is why I wanted to offer up this brief summary of my experience, just to convey a little about what it was like. Also, I want to again express my thanks to all of the visitors for supporting the Museum and for making the Home Tour a huge success!

Edward Kerr

Cave Creek Museum Volunteer, Website Management

 

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