Hi Lyn.  This is Terry Bankert and I'm the Adoption Chair for the Humane Society of the White Mountains in Lakeside AZ (Marcia adopted Lady from us).  I just want to tell you how much it meant to each and every one of us to know that your entire community reached out to Marcia and Lady to help them in this awful situation.  We were all so frustrated being 3 hours away and not being able to assist either one of them!  Marcia is a special lady who adopted a special dog and we know that they will now be able to share a lifetime of love with one another.

Again, thank you!

Terry Bankert

 

 

 

 

What an outstanding display of humans rooting for an animal. WOW. Builds on one's faith in fellow man.

Marcia Dowell

 

 

 

 

 

 

It could only happen in Carefree. Lady is a lucky dog. Marcia is a deserving pet lover. Carefree is blessed with good people like Lyn Hitchon. KGDS!!

Ed Morgan

 

 

 

I have to say, Lyn, I have just met you but can tell you are a kind soul. You clearly helped tremendously in the effort to save Lady. The community is blessed you are a part of it. 

Tracey Anderson

(Lyn's note: Thanks, Tracey.  But there were a ton of like minded people involved.  We are an animal loving community, in general, and also one which values helping others.  You choose wisely when picking a home location!  The Desert Foothills area is a great place on so many levels.)

 

 

 

Hi Lyn

 

Loved the story ... one we in Rescue are unfortunately very familiar with.

I too often camouflage the live traps with branches, blankest, etc. so they don't look so much like a trap, and place it against a wall or in a corner, not out in the open where it is kind of obvious. I can't tell you how many times a truck or someone passes by and scares the pup JUST when you think you have them. It's Murphy's Law!

 

Also, maybe you can mention to Marcia that she might consider a harness for walking her. Either that or a soft choke collar, but I much prefer the harnesses for the little ones because they choke themselves if they panic and try to bolt. This kind of "past feral" dog is more sensitive and they revert back to feral instantly when scared and on the loose, so the key is avoid the escape if you can. With the big guys, I double leash high-escape risks ... one on the collar, the other on a harness. And the collar is always snug while we are out walking so they can't pull it over their head. If the doggie is a puller, she can order a No-pull Harness from our website! and a small donation goes to LTWR. . . and they work well. It's called a WALK YOUR DOG WITH LOVE harness.

 

Thanks for sharing!  You guys did GREAT! Another success story! Yahooooo!!!! 

 

Pamela Jo

(Lyn's note: We adopted our Effy from the rescue in Lake Tahoe where Pamela Jo is the executive director.  I knew she'd enjoy this story.)

 

 

Wow ... what a story! The Great Spirit was watching over this little dog ... for sure! It's a wonder the coyotes didn't invite her over for ... supper! I never walk my dogs with their collar .. the collar is just to hold tags; I use harnesses. The exact thing that happened to this dog is what I worry about .. pulling out of their collars! Then without a microchip ... the dog has no I.D. and not a whole lot of folks know about chips and how to find them. I am so glad this story had a happy ending ... so many don't.  With all the usual sadness in

the rescue world .. it is nice to see a happy ending to a saga.

John Braden

(Lyn's note: John is also involved in animal rescue.  He found Effy

and Raven, who came from a woman who was losing her home in Tempe, for us in January of 2012.)

 

 

Yes Lyn, since last Thursday, every day, Dickens has received even more love, I can’t even imagine how devastating it must be for the owner and the pet.  Your leadership again proved to be totally amazing!

Judie Preston

(Lyn's note: Judie was another neighbor who was out with her little dog, looking for Lady.)

 

 

 

 

I think you all in Carefree can be proud of what you have accomplished, with you and Herbie being a huge part of it!  It just takes an individual(s) to step up with the facts and the truth and yell "THIS WAY".....luckily enough smart ones follow.  I

am constantly impressed with what you have accomplished.  A

lot of credit goes to your previous and present town staff as

well. Keeping your eye on the prize and not getting distracted by minor annoyances is what you two have done the best! :-) 

Shea Stanfield.

 

 

Coming in June:

When:  10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Friday, June 14

What: Archaeology and Cultures of Arizona

Many different peoples have contributed to making Arizona such a unique and fascinating cultural place. Archaeologist Allen Dart summarizes and interprets the archaeology of Arizona from the earliest “Paleoindians” through Archaic period hunters and foragers, the transition to true village life, and the later prehistoric archaeological cultures (Puebloan, Mogollon, Sinagua, Hohokam, Salado, and Patayan). He explores connections between archaeology and history, and provides an overview of the Native American, European, Mexican, African, and Asian peoples who have formed our state’s more recent history.

 

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When:  1 – 2 p.m., Thursday, June 20

 

What: Stress-Less: Building Resistance for Stressful Times

Learn about the use of biofeedback and other techniques to manage stress, including components of Heart Math. Part of our Ask the Expert Series, presented by Scottsdale Healthcare. Limited seating. Register: 480-488-2286.

 

A few highlights for May:

 

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When:  1 – 3 p.m., Friday, May 10

 

What:  Journal Writing for Family Caregivers

If you are involved in the long-term care of a family member, this class is an opportunity to learn and experience therapeutic writing techniques that can help you release stress, find balance and clarification, and discover small pleasures in your life. No writing experience necessary. Sharing is optional. Bring your journal or notebook and pen. Mary Lee Simpson is a certified journal facilitator and has taught therapeutic writing for nearly 20 years. Register: 480-488-2286.

 

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When:  11 a.m. – noon, Monday, May 20

 

What: Health Care Decisions: Advance Care Planning

What kind of health care would you want – or not want – if you couldn’t speak for yourself? Who would make decisions for you? Join Joan Zecherle of Hospice of the Valley for an important discussion about advance care planning. Learn about living wills and medical power of attorney forms. It’s the best gift you could give your loved ones. Limited seating. Register: 480-488-2286.

 

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When:  2:30 – 4 p.m., Tuesday, May 21

 

What:  Mystery Tea with Kris Neri: Revenge on Route 66

Now that summer is on its way, enjoy iced tea and cake in a beautiful social setting, at our informal talk and book signing – free! A portion of book sales will benefit the Library.

Join Sedona author Kris Neri as she discusses her latest book, Revenge on Route 66, a funny road trip mystery along the quirkiest spots on the Mother Road. It’s the latest in her Tracy Eaton mystery series, featuring the daughter of eccentric Hollywood stars. She also writes the Samantha Brennan & Annabelle Haggerty magical series, featuring a questionable psychic who teams up with a modern goddess/FBI agent. Her novels have been nominated for such prestigious awards as the Agatha, Anthony, Macavity, and they are three-time Lefty Award finalists. The most recent book in her magical series, Magical Alienation, won the New Mexico-Arizona Book Award. Kris teaches writing online for the prestigious Writers’ Program of the UCLA Extension School, and with her husband, owns The Well Red Coyote bookstore in Sedona. Limited seating. Register: 480-488-2286.

 

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When:  4 – 5:30 p.m., Friday, May 24

 

What:  Mayme Kratz: a special, not-to-be-missed Art Experience

Join us for a special viewing of the new documentary on the world-renowned local artist, Mayme Kratz. Created by our beloved and very talented local filmmakers, Suzanne Johnson and Penelope Price, they have successfully delved deep into Mayme's being to extract very powerful, universal truths about what an artist is. Every minute of this half hour documentary is rich and exciting, and the word is this film is the caliber of a potential Academy Award nomination. Jim and Judy Bruce are hosting an afternoon preview party (with the filmmakers in attendance) for this powerful documentary. Wine and cheese will be provided. Limited seating. Register: 480-488-2286.

Dereth DeHaan

Adult Services Librarian

Desert Foothills Library

Change of regular work days, now Monday - Thursday

38443 North Schoolhouse Road

P.O. Box 4070

Phone:  480-488-2286

Fax:  480-595-8353

www.dfla.org

 

Event Schedule

Lego Club

E-reader and E-book Workshops

Fun with Math and Science

Stay and Play!

Special Musical Storytime

Afterschool Holiday Crafts

Pajama Story time

Culture Pass

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 

Library Closures in April

None

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,  March 1

9am - 6pm

Saturday,  March 2

10am - 3pm

 

Hundred's of books for sale.

 

Friends of the Library 

480-488-2777 

April

Storytime Schedule

Siblings welcome!

 

 Tuesdays

Toddler Storytime

 Ages 2's and 3's 

9:45-10:15 am

 

Wednesdays 

Preschool Storytime Ages 3-5 

9:45-10:15 am

 

Thursdays 

 Little Ones Storytime

Birth-36 months

   9:45-10:15 am

 

Pajama/Evening Family Story time

Wednesday,

April 24 

5:45-6:15 pm

 

(The Library closes at 6 pm, so be sure to arrive on time!)

Homeschooling

Corner 

Are you interested in educational enrichment opportunities available at the Desert Foothills Library? 

 

If you have any suggestions or questions, please email Kerri at kkrist@dfla.org. We love to hear from you! 

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 

eScrip dining

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."

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

Youth Programs and Events

April 2013

 

Dear Friends and Family of the Desert Foothills Library,

 

Thanks to all of our Winter Reading Program participants!  We had over 100 kids reading and lots of raffle entries.  Great job to everyone who tracked their reading!  Don't forget that the Summer Reading Program will start on May 30.  Join us again this summer for lots of programs, fun activities, and prizes!  Check our website beginning May 30 for a link to register online and start reading for great prizes.  

 

Our raffle winners are listed below (if you are a raffle winner who has not yet received his or her prize, please email Kerri at kkrist@dfla.org):

 

Mana S -- Goodnight Moon Gift Set

Dante A -- Science Experiments On the Go

Ethan S -- Shel Silverstein Limited Edition 2-pack

Ella B -- Ballerina Puppet

Sadie -- Thumbdoodles Book

Andrew B -- Bananagrams

Ella G -- iTunes Gift Card

 

The Desert Foothills Library is proud to announce that we have received a grant for e-books and e-readers for kids to use at the Library!  Continuing in April, we will have short workshops for families who would like to learn more about Tumblebooks e-books, Nooks for use in the Library, and an e-reader book club for various ages.  Email kkrist@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.

Lego Build It!

Thursday, April 25

4:00-5:00 pm

(Ages 4+) Join us as we dream, plan, and build Lego masterpieces.  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 on Thursday, April 25 at 4 pm!

 

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 Kerri Krist (480) 488-2286 or kkrist@dfla.org.

E-reader and E-book Workshops

for April

 

Do you have a school-age child who would like to learn more about e-books or e-readers?  We think you will be amazed when you see some of the interesting e-books being published for kids.  Come and play with our e-books and e-readers on one of the following dates (limited space available; please register by calling 480-488-2286 or email kkrist@dfla.org):

Tumblebooks e-Library Workshops

Learn more about these web-based interactive e-books that you can access on the Library's computers or at home.

Tuesday, April 16 at 4 pm

Saturday, April 20 at 1:30 pm

Monday, April 22 at 4 pm

Nook e-Reader Workshops

Learn about the Library's new e-books for kids and how to borrow one of the Library's new Nook Tablets with your child at the Library.

Thursday, April 18 at 4 pm

Saturday, April 20 at 2:15 pm

Tuesday, April 23 at 4 pm

If you can't make one of these workshops, check back in May for more scheduled dates or email kkrist@dfla.org.

If you have a child ages 5-8 or ages 8+ and are interested in checking out an e-reader from the Library for an e-reader book club, please contact Kerri Krist at 480-488-2286 or kkrist@dfla.org.

Fun with Math and Science

Wednesdays, April 17 through May 22

10:30 - 11:15 am

 

(Ages 2-5) In this fun, interactive class, you will learn easy ways to involve children in science and math activities.  Each session includes a hands-on component, and every child who is registered will receive a book each week on Wednesdays, April 17 through May 22 at 10:30 am. 

 

(Limit 20 children-Please register by phone 480-488-2286 or email kkrist@dfla.org.)

A collaboration with the Scottsdale Public Library 

Stay and Play is back!

Thursdays, March 7 through April 11

10:20-11:20 am

 

(Ages 0-5) Thursdays, March 7 through April  11, 10:20 - 11:20 am Spend time together playing, creating art, and meeting other parents!  Community Experts discuss topics such as early literacy, child development, speech and hearing, nutrition, social/emotional development, and play and movement in this play group setting.

 

A collaboration with the Scottsdale Public Library 

Special Musical Storytime

Monday, April 22

10:30 - 11:00 am

 

(Ages 0-5) Of course books are an important part of literacy, but did you know that singing can be another important piece?  Join us for this special musical storytime!  We'll sing old favorites, a few new songs, and we'll use some simple instruments to have lots of fun developing pre-literacy skills on Monday, April 22 at 10:30 am.

A FAMILY LITERACY @ THE LIBRARY EVENT

Afterschool Holiday Crafts

1st Monday of Every Month

4:00-5:00 PM

 

(Ages 5+) Holiday Arts and Crafts the 1st Monday of every month from 4:00-5:00 pm @ the Library.

 

April 1:        April Fool's Day, Arbor Day, and Earth Day

 

May 6:         Cinco de Mayo, Mother's Day, and Memorial Day

 

No registration required.  Drop-in and have some fun with crafts for these holidays!

 

*Holiday crafts subject to change based on materials availability. Limited number of crafts available.

Pajama Family Storytime

Wednesday, April 24 

5:45 pm

 

(Ages 0-6)  Wear your favorite pajamas for this fun pajama story time on Wednesday, April 24 at 5:45 pm.  We will read stories and sing songs in the Storytime Room at the Desert Foothills Library.  

(The Library closes at 6 pm, so be sure to arrive early if you want to check out books!)

 

A FAMILY LITERACY @ THE LIBRARY EVENT

The Children's Department needs volunteers!

Do you love working with kids, or are you a former teacher?  The Youth Services Department is looking for adult volunteers to substitute for story times and for our 2013 tutoring group. Please see Kerri Krist in the Youth Services office for more information or email kkrist@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 Botanical Gardens.

 

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.

 

For the most up-to-date version of the DFL events calendar, please visit the Library's website at http://www.dfla.org.