CAREFREE TRUTH
Letters from Readers & Events: 3/5/14 Part #2A
Non profit Events
Weekly Specials . . .
money saves lives!"
Check out the new items in the furniture/
book barn!
New items
daily...
DONATIONS
Accepted daily from 10-5 and on Tuesday and Thursday evenings until 7pm.
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,
Thank you for helping us NOT be the best kept secret in town. More sales means saving more animals . .
FAR saved 519 animals last year and the goal this year is 600!!!!
Help us help them. Remember
"Saving you money - saves lives".
Women's Department
ANYTHING WITH
GREEN IN IT!
50% OFF
Men's Department
ANYTHING WTH
GREEN IN IT!
50% OFF
Housewares
ANYTHING WITH
GREEN IN IT!
50%
Sincerely,
Krisie Quinn-Warner
Manager
Foothills Animal Rescue Resale Boutique
Manager's Special changes daily!
Winter hours: Tuesday and Thursday until 7pm
GOT
Gift
Cards?
We are collecting gift cards for the Pasta for Paws - Balloon Pops! This is one of the highlights of the event and we hope to have even more this year than last year! Card value must be at least $10...
Thank you for your support!
Dear DFT Family Member:
We are pleased to announce the artists for our
2014
Hearts & Hands Gala
Want to be among the first to hear what DFT and DFYT
have in store for you next season?
Then join us on March 9 and be there for the announcement
of the exciting shows DFT and DFYT will be offering during
DFT's 2014-2015 40th Anniversary Season.
For only $50 you can join us on the starlight patio and delight in a delicious buffet dinner while you enjoy selections from shows we will be presenting next season
performed by some of DFT's most popular artists!
Tickets include a buffet dinner, one free drink, cash bar, pre-show music, post-show dance music, participation in the silent auction, wine tasting and more.
Childcare provided through Desert Foothills YMCA!
RSVP for childcare by March 8 by calling 480-596-9622.
Seating is limited! Buy your tickets today
and help support Desert Foothills Theater!
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2014 Cave Creek Museum Communications
View this email in your browser.
2014 Homes Through Time Tour
Boulder Home
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.
March 3, 2014
Hello Museum Friends and Supporters!
The March 16th 2014 Home Tour is less than 2 weeks away! We are very excited about this year's lineup of homes. To give you an idea of the caliber of homes in the tour we invite you to watch a video featuring the Boulder Home. (Please click on the following link.)
And new for this year, we have made it easier for you to order your tickets. You can click on Home Tour Order Form to request and pay for your tickets online. You have the option of having your tickets mailed to you (this option is available through March 10) or picking them up at the Museum during normal hours of operation. Note that advance order tickets cost $30 vs. $35 same day order.
We look forward to seeing you on March 16!
Cave Creek Museum is proud to preserve the history of the Desert Foothills.
Evelyn Johnson
Executive Director
E-newsletter and community survey
March 2014
We want to hear from you!
DFLT launches community survey
Desert Foothills Land Trust has been working on a new and improved strategic plan! We know, we know - this is not usually the most exciting news for most readers. However, it is truly important to ensure that your land trust is stable, sustainable and impactful. And we believe it IS exciting to dream big dreams, and to develop the plans to reach them!
Part of our planning process involves reaching out to you, our community of supporters and partners, to help us refine the goals and strategies of our plan. We want to learn more about what "local land conservation" means to you, what conservation and community assets are valued, how you like to hear from the Land Trust and other details.
The survey can be found HERE, and we estimate that it will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Responses before March 17 will be most helpful, but the survey will remain live through the end of the month. Please contact us at 480-488-6131 or email us at info@dflt.org if you want to participate but would like to take the survey in print or by telephone.
And even without the survey, we always want to hear from you. Please don't hesitate to call our office to share your own thoughts, ideas and big dreams about protecting the landscape you love!
The lure of the Sonoran Desert is strong; so is the desire to protect this beautiful place. DFLT is pleased to launch a newly designed program called "Focus on the Foothills" to share the natural history of this special place with our community.
The interactive four-week field course will be held on Saturdays in March and includes both classroom and trail time on DFLT preserves. Informative and entertaining experts include local authors, archeologists and geologists, and more.
Sessions, held on consecutive Saturdays from 9 a.m.- noon, begin March 8th and end March 29th. Upon completion of the course, those who wish to become a Volunteer Preserve Steward may elect to attend a free session on Saturday, April 5th.
March 8, 2014
Jewel of the Creek Preserve
Plant adaptations, mining history, desert riparian habitats
March 15, 2014
P.A. Seitts Preserve
History of homesteading, wildflowers
March 22, 2014
H.B. Wallace Preserve at Lone Mountain
Geology, plants, wildflowers
March 29, 2014
Preserve at the Cave
Archaeology, history
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Optional Class for those interested in becoming hike leaders and/or Preserve Stewards.
April 5, 2014
Carefree Galloway Wash Preserve
Techniques of leading hikes and collecting data in the field
SPACE IS VERY LIMITED SO SIGN UP TODAY!
COST: $35 for all four classes and includes
a t-shirt and refreshments
Click here to register or call 480.488.6131 x 3
Saturday, April 26, 2014
Los Cedros USA in Scottsdale
Sonoran Stars will feature a wonderful dinner by Chef Tony Rea. Photo by Gene Devine.
Guests to this year's 19th Annual Sonoran Stars will be treated to a fabulous evening on Saturday, April 26. The Land Trust will once again hold the annual event at the elegant and majestic Los Cedros USA equestrian facility at 8700 E. Black Mountain Road in north Scottsdale.
Los Cedros is a stunning venue with immaculate stables, a large courtyard and lush gardens. Our guests will be treated to an entertaining horse show, classic Western music by the Bill Ganz Western Band, and a gourmet dinner by Creations in Cuisine Chef Tony Rea. We will have an exciting live and silent auction, and will, of course continue with our tradition of the release of a rehabilitated owl by our partners at Wild At Heart.
The incredible Los Cedros stables feature Moroccan decor. Photo by Jon Klas.
"We simply cannot accomplish our important mission without the generous support of Sonoran Stars sponsors, guests and other donors," said executive director Sonia Perillo.
Sonoran Stars will begin at 5 p.m.
with a cocktail hour and silent auction, and will feature an open bar and appetizers. Guests will then enjoy the horse show and a lovely dinner. As dinner winds down, auctioneer Letitia Fry will conduct a high-energy live auction that will include a number of unique items and experiences. Throughout the evening, guests can stroll among Los Cedros' tranquil landscaping and explore the horse stables, home to magnificent horses from a number of breeds.
Horses are the stars of the evening! Photo by Jon Klas.
Tickets to Sonoran Stars are $250 per person. Sponsor tables for 10 guests and premium sponsor packages are available. Guests are encouraged to dress in casual or Western attire and to anticipate cool evening temperatures. Valet parking will be available onsite. Click here to reserve tickets or call (480) 488-6131. Reserve your tickets or table soon - the event sold out in 2013!
Upcoming events, opportunities, and preserve tours
Saturdays in March - Beginning on March 8th
Focus on the Foothills natural history classes
Click here for details and online registration
Sunday, March 9
10:00-11:30 am
Jewel of the Creek Preserve tour (an AZ SciTech Festival event)
Click here for details and online registration
Thursday, March 13
10:00-11:30
Story time tour at Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill (an AZ SciTech Festival event)
Click here for details and online registration
Saturday, March 22
(Rescheduled from March 1) 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Info booth at Spur Cross Expo (11:00 am tour of Jewel of the Creek Preserve)
Saturday March 29 and
Sunday March 30
Info booth at AZ Game & Fish Outdoor Expo,
Ben Avery Shooting Range
~and~
Info booth
at Anthem Days,
Anthem Community Park.
Volunteers needed for both of these events.
Saturday, April 19
9:00 am
Preserve at the Cave Tour
Click here for details and online registration.
Saturday, April 26
5:00 pm
Sonoran Stars
at Los Cedros USA in Scottsdale
Click here for details and online ticket purchases.
All Land Trust tours are free, but space is limited and reservations are required. Many hikes fill up, so register soon!
Kraig Nelson Recognized as
2013 Volunteer
of the Year
At the Annual Meeting in February, volunteer Kraig Nelson was recognized as the 2013 Volunteer of the Year. Kraig volunteers for the Land Trust in nearly all possible capacities - he is the Desert Enclave and Galloway Wash Preserve Steward, staffs numerous information booths and events, researches and writes a variety of articles on local history and natural history, and helps out in the office every week. Kraig is well-known for his love of puns, so staff honored him with a very "punny" award at the annual meeting! We are grateful to Kraig, and to the dozens of volunteers he represents, who share their time, talent and enthusiasm with the Land Trust and the community. This conservation work would not be possible without Kraig and volunteers like him!
Kraig Nelson (left, pictured with staff members Mary Warren, Sonia Perillo and Vicki Preston) was recognized as the 2013 Volunteer of the Year at the DFLT Annual Meeting in February.
Quick Links
Desert Foothills Land Trust (www.dflt.org)
Become a Land Trust VOLUNTEER!
Archived e-newsletters are available here!
CALL for DONATION for ART STUFF SALE:
The Sonoran Arts League is accepting donations from members and the general public for art, art-related supplies, books, jewelry, tools and equipment, household items and interesting objects - all in good condition - for the upcoming Art Stuff Sale in the Town of Carefree on Saturday, April 5. Drop off items at Robin’s Nest Studio in Cave Creek on April 3 and April 4 between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm. You will receive a donation receipt that can be used for tax purposes. The Sonoran Arts League’s mission is to advance art, artists and art education with a special focus on youth. In harmony with the local school district, League recognizes students who show exceptional interest in the arts and encourages them to continue their pursuits by awarding them with incentive bags filled with art books and supplies. More than 90 students will receive incentive bags this year.
APRIL 5 (Saturday) 8 -
11 am
Carefree Town Center
ART SUPPLIES, JEWELRY, BOOKS,TOOLS & EQUIPMENT, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS & MORE!
Proceeds will benefit the Sonoran Arts League YouthArt Incentive Bag Award Program. In harmony with the local school district the League recognizes students who show exceptional interest in the arts and awards them with incentive bags filled with art books and supplies. Students and their families look forward to the Celebration of Art award ceremony held each year at the Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center.
Event Schedule
Arizona Sci-Tech Festival
TAG
Lego Club
Knowing and Growing
Kids Explore!
Culture Pass
Homeschoolers
About Us
The Desert Foothills
Library is a 501(c)
(3) non-profit, public
library. We do not
receive tax-based income, but rely solely on the memberships
and donations of individuals, businesses, local towns,
and organizations.
Library Hours
Monday - Friday
9am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday Noon - 4pm
FREEGAL MUSIC
FREE music downloads for Desert Foothills Library patrons. Patrons can use their library cards to download 3 FREE music tracks per week! Click on the image above to find the Freegal Music link on the Library's webpage.
Chapter2Books
Open daily during
library hours.
In need of gently used book donations, including children's books, to support the library.
Monthly Book Sales
Friday, July 5
9am - 6pm
Saturday, July 6
10am - 3pm
Hundred's of books for sale.
480-488-2777
March
Storytime Schedule
Siblings welcome!
Tuesdays
Toddler Storytime
Ages 2's and 3's
9:45-10:15 am
Thursdays
Little Ones Storytime
Birth-36 months
9:45-10:15 am
eScrip: Shop and fund the Library!
SIGN UP JUST ONCE !
You can help earn money for the Library through the eScrip program. When you sign up, participating merchants (such as your local grocery store) contribute each time you make a purchase. Click on the eScrip image above
to find out how.
And, when you do,
click on the
to discover a list of local restaurants where you can dine and earn up to 5% for the library such as at "Big Earl's Greasy Eats."
Homeschooling
Corner
Are you interested in educational enrichment opportunities available at the Desert Foothills Library?
If you have any suggestions or questions, please email Susan at salberts@dfla.org. We love to hear from you!
Children's Creative Corner Update
Unfortunately, several of our Disney and other popular dvds have disappeared. We would greatly appreciate their safe return. Due to budget constraints, we are unable to replace all of our missing children's movies.
Please remember that residents of Maricopa County (including children!) can get a library card with proof of address. A regular cardholder can check out three (3) dvds at a time.
Desert Foothills Library
FREE Youth Events
March 2014
Dear Friends and Family of the Desert Foothills Library,
Spring is on the horizon, and with it some exciting new programs here at the Desert Foothills Library.
The week of March 8th, the library will be celebrating the Arizona SciTech Festival with several events to spark your child's interest in science and technology.
March 10th @ 4:00 PM
Growing Green - a program about the science of plants. Come learn about how things grow and be prepared to experiment!
March 13th @ 4:00 PM
Arizona Science Center presents "Natural Explorers!"
Imagine a world where every human respects and values the environment. We will interact with and find a new appreciation for Arizona's desert landscape as we read Not a Stick, categorize found items, and create a natural material masterpiece to take home.
March 15th 1:00-3:00 PM
Recycled Craft Drop-in
Come turn recycled materials into new and beautiful creations! Registration is not required, but supplies may be limited.
Our next series of Knowing and Growing programs begins a week from today, but it's not too late to sign your child up for "Get Ready to Read" or "Toddler Brain Time." These programs are a wonderful collaboration between Desert Foothills and Scottsdale Public Library, and help prepare your little ones with the skills they'll need when they enter school.
Don't forget that about our new NOOKs, e-books, and TumbleBooks for kids and teens! Email salberts@dfla.org for more information.
Did you know that the Desert Foothills Library is on Facebook and Twitter? See what's happening online and get our most up-to-date news.
*All events are FREE unless otherwise noted.
Winter Reading Program:
"Pop Open a Good Book!"
January 21 - March 4
Thank you so much to everyone who has signed up to participate in our Winter Reading Program. Bring in your game boards next week to fill out your raffle tickets and choose your free book!
Teen Advisory Group
"TAG"
Sunday, March 30
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Calling all teens!
Do you want to get involved at the Desert Foothills Library? Whether you need volunteer hours for school, extracurricular activities, or simply love being at the library, come to this month's TAG meeting to see how you can be part of our library family.
We'll be discussing upcoming programs and events for teens, as well as projects that volunteers can undertake. Refreshments will be provided. The meeting will take place in our Teen Scene room.
The meeting does count as two hours of volunteer service. If you have a form or log that needs to be signed, please bring it with. Thank you!
Lego Build It!
February 27th & March 27th
Last Thursday of the Month
4:00-5:00 pm
(Ages 4+)
Our LEGO club has been on a bit of a hiatus during the holiday season, but we'll be back in full swing in January! The library has acquired some new, larger blocks for the younger kids as well, to make the program more accessible to all ages. Come spend an evening building elaborate creations or simple machines with other LEGO fans!
Of course, LEGOs are fun, but did you know that they can support Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math education as well? Not to mention teamwork!
Note: Legos will be provided by the Library. Please do not bring your own Legos as they could get lost in the Library's Lego supply.
If you have new or gently used Legos that you would like to donate to the Library, please contact Susan Alberts at (480) 488-2286 or salberts@dfla.org.
March
Knowing and Growing
Program Schedule
Wednesdays & Fridays at 10:30 AM
In cooperation with the Scottsdale Public Library, Desert Foothills Library is proud to continue offering programs as part of the Knowing and Growing program, designed to be both fun and informative for you and your child.
10:30 AM Wednesday
March 5 - April 9
"Get Ready to Read!"
Ages 0-5
Children get ready to read long before they enter school. Each session highlights an essential early literacy skill. All participants receive a book following each session to practice their newly learned skills at home!
10:30 AM Friday
March 14 - March 28
"Toddler Brain Time"
Ages 18-36 months
A special course that emphasizes child/parent interaction and reinforces early literacy skills, encourages brain development, & prepares a baby's brain for success in school. Brain Time incorporates one-to-one parent/child interaction around books and toys in an age-focused program that is infused with simple, understandable messages about the young brain.
For more information about the Knowing and Growing series, visit
the Scottsdale Public Library's website at
http://www.scottsdalelibrary.org/knowingandgrowing
Kids Explore!
Craft and Activity Hour
Thursday, March 20th
4:00-5:00 PM
Is your child interested in hands-on crafts and activities? Our new Kids Explore group meets once a month to learn about a particular theme and create a fun craft. March's theme is birds - a great subject for spring! Come make your very own birds' nests and learn about the birds that call the Sonoran Desert home.
All materials will be provided by the library.
The Children's Department needs volunteers!
Are you a parent, do you love working with kids, or are you a former teacher? The Youth Services Department is looking for adult volunteers for afterschool programs, and storytimes. Please see Susan Alberts in the Youth Services office for more information or email salberts@dfla.org.
Culture Passes Available
at Desert Foothills Library
Available at Desert Foothills Library for checkout, the Culture Pass provides library card holders free admission to top metro Phoenix arts and cultural destinations, including the Phoenix Children's Museum, Arizona Science Center, and the Phoenix Zoo. New this year is the Performance Pass, which enables a family to redeem two free tickets to a selection of performances in the Greater Phoenix Area.
Library cardholders can check out a Culture Pass for FREE admission for two people at participating arts and cultural institutions. There are a limited number for each organization. Passes are available on a first come, first served basis; they will not allow renewals or holds to be placed on them, nor will staff be able to pull them for you. They are valid for seven days and do not need to be returned. One pass per family.
Passes may be limited to general admission only. Special exhibitions may not be covered, and other restrictions may apply.
Calling all Homeschoolers!
Do you homeschool your children?
The Desert Foothills Library is interested in putting together a group of homeschooled youth and their families to plan activities, share resources, and use the library to supplement their curriculum. If you are interested in becoming a part of this group, please contact Susan Alberts in the youth services department at 480-488-2286
Thank you!
For the most up-to-date version of the DFL events calendar, please visit the Library's website at http://www.dfla.org.
