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Letters from Readers & Events: 4/1/15
7th ANNUAL"PASTA FOR PAWS"
FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT
FOOTHILLS ANIMAL RESCUE
April 2, 2015
6PM - 9PM
Harold's Corral, Cave Creek
Our 7th Annual Soiree!!!
Do you like to be pampered? Enjoy a round of golf? Like spoiling your pet?
If you answered yes to any of these, then you will want to come to the Foothills Animal Rescue "Pasta for Paws" fundraiser April 2nd at Harold's in Cave Creek. Our silent suction features a wide variety of items - in addition to the above, attendees will have the opportunity to bid on artwork, jewelry, wine tastings and more!
You may also want to focus your attention to our volunteers who will be selling balloon "pops" that have great prizes as well. In addition to a pasta dinner, you can also purchase baked goods as well!
Tickets are just $25 and be purchased at our shelter on Pima Road or by
Thank you for your continued support!
Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center to benefit from Zumbathon®
Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center will receive 100 percent of the proceeds from a Zumbathon, family friendly charity event at Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion in Carefree, Ariz., in Saturday, April 4, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
A live DJ will provide music and the national anthem will be sung by Julian Camarena, a nationally known local singer, song writer and music producer. Zumba® instructors from various gyms and dance studios will keep the energy lively and demonstrate easy to follow dance choreographed to Latino and world rhythms. No previous dance experience is necessary.
Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students 11-18 years old and $10 for children under 10 years old. They can be purchased online at http://letsdanceawayhunger.brownpapertickets.com
No childcare will be available.
The event can be found on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/events/1559495000987522/
Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion is located in the Carefree Gardens at Carefree Town Center, 101 Easy Street, Carefree, Ariz., 85377.
Visit Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center, www.foothillsfoodbank.com. Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center is located at 6038 E. Hidden Valley Drive in Cave Creek, Ariz.
CONTACT: Patricia Martelly 602.451.8899
ARIZONA MUSICFEST
PUTTING TOURNAMENT TO
RAISE FUNDS FOR MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS
APRIL 7, 2015
TONTO VERDE GOLF CLUB
Have fun and raise money to help send talented young musicians to college-level Schools of Music!
The Arizona Musicfest Putting Tournament, which raises funds for Arizona Musicfest Scholarships, will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, on the 18-hole Putting Course at the beautiful Tonto Verde Golf Club in Rio Verde. Registration is $100 per person for golf and the party or $50 for the party only. The registration fee includes two mulligans plus entry into the "Hole in One Challenge," with the winner splitting a $1000 pot with Arizona Musicfest ($500 goes to the winner, $500 goes to Arizona Musicfest). Sponsorship opportunities still exist for Tournament Hole Sponsors. For just $200, sponsors will be recognized with attractive signage on the greens. This is a great way to promote a local business as well as for individuals to show their support for Arizona Musicfest
Registration is at 2:30pm, with a shotgun start at 3:30pm. There will be a Clubhouse Party immediately following the tournament with complimentary wine, appetizers and a light dinner buffet.
"The Clubhouse Party will feature exceptional musical entertainment by some of the extraordinary young musicians who benefit directly from Musicfest's music education and youth performance programs," said Mary Goldthwaite, Putting Tournament Co-Chair. "Recent Arizona Musicfest Scholarship recipients have gone to excel at some of the most prestigious collegiate music institutions of the country, including The Juilliard School, Eastman School of Music, The Thornton School of Music at USC, the Cleveland Institute of Music and ASU's School of Music.
Tournament Co-Chair Susan Warren announces "There will be prizes for the low gross, individual and foursome; plus a limited voice auction of wonderful items. And don't miss the drawing for the fabulous Arizona Musicfest 'Big Easy Raffle'!"
T he "Big Easy Raffle" Grand Prize is a New Orleans Getaway Package valued at $4,000: four nights of luxury hotel accommodations, airport limousine service, plus generous airfare and entertainment stipends.
The Second Prize is Two Premium Season Passes to Arizona Musicfest 2016, a total value of $1,800.
The Third Prize is a Two Night Stay at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, with a total value of $1,400.
Tickets for the "Big Easy Raffle" are available at the Putting Tournament and at the Arizona Musicfest office.
"You don't have to be present to win," explained Goldthwaite, "but it's much more exciting that way! The Arizona Musicfest Putting Tournament is a great way to enjoy yourself while supporting the Arizona Musicfest Scholarship Program."
Register through the Arizona Musicfest office at 480.488.0806 by March 31, 2015!
Bring your putter and have a blast! Tonto Verde Golf Club is located 10 minutes East of Troon North, at 18402 El Circulo Drive, Rio Verde 85263.
For additional information about Arizona Musicfest, the Arizona Musicfest Putting Tournament for Scholarships or the Arizona Musicfest "Big Easy Raffle" visit www.azmusicfest.org or call 480.488.0806.
ARIZONA MUSICFEST SCHOLARSHIP
Since 2010, Arizona Musicfest has annually awarded generous financial scholarships to exceptional Arizona students pursuing collegiate study in instrumental performance (classical), with aspirations of realizing a professional career as a performing artist. Originally funded by generous contributions made in honor of Roberta K. Pappas (Arizona Musicfest Managing Director '94-'07), the Roberta K. Pappas Memorial Scholarship continues to provide scholarship monies as intended. Furthermore, scholarship funds have since been substantially increased through additional donor contributions to the Arizona Musicfest Scholarship, allowing for the sustenance of this unique and worthy philanthropic aspect of Arizona Musicfest. Previous winners of Arizona Musicfest scholarships are eligible for annual scholarship renewals during their college education. Arizona Musicfest scholarship winners currently attend The Juilliard School, Arizona State University School of Music, USC's Thornton School of Music, Cleveland Institute of Music and the Eastman School of Music.
Cave Creek Museum Hosts “Spaghetti Dinner” in April
Cave Creek Museum is embracing Spring with a Spaghetti Dinner on April 12:
April 12 “Spaghetti Dinner” at Harold’s
Bring your appetite to Cave Creek Museum’s "Spaghetti Dinner" fundraiser at Harold's Cave Creek Corral, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd., in Cave Creek, on Sun., April 12 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event will include a raffle and silent auction. Tickets are available at the Museum or at the door at Harold’s and cost $15 for adults; $7 for children ages 5-11 and free for children under 5.
For more information, call (480) 488-2764 or visit www.cavecreekmuseum.org.
Tatum Ranch Golf Club
29888 N Tatum Drive, Cave Creek, AZ 85331
April 13, 2013
Registration: 11:30 am
Putting Contest: 12:00 pm
Shotgun Start: 1:00 pm
Format: Best Ball
Open spots still available. Call the Chamber at 480 488-3363 to register!
$125 per player for all of this:
* 18 holes of Golf
* Dinner and Award Presentation
* Hole-in-One Contest featuring a grand prize
and prizes for all par 3 holes
* Free foursome of golf for each player to return at a later date. Restrictions apply
* Great Raffle Prizes: Rounds of golf, hotel stays,
restaurant certificates and lots more!
Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce | 748 Easy Street PO Box 734, Carefree AZ 85377 | 480-488-3381
Hi Lyn
I am the Event Chair for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life event here in Cave Creek / Carefree. This is our 6th annual walk to be held on April 25th from 6pm - 6am in the Cactus Shadows HS football stadium.
We are always looking for new teams, walkers and most importantly cancer survivors to join us.
If possible can you help us to spread the word? We would sincerely appreciate it.
All money raised goes right to the American Cancer Society towards their effort to help those in need and hopefully find a cure.
www.relayforlife.org/cavecreekaz
If you have any questions please give me a call
Joe Rostowsky
480-241-0406
Did you know Phoenix New Times Named the Desert Foothills Library
"Best Library in the Valley" in 2014.
April Highlights:
Friday, April 3, 4 – 5 p.m.
Hidden in the Hills Artist Showcase Winners Art Salon
Three winning artists – painters Sharon Brening and Roxanne Vise, and potter/sculptor Christopher Heede - discuss their craft. Refreshments and a tour of their exhibited works follows. Register: 480-488-2286.
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Saturday, April 18, 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Peter & the Wolf: Musical Story
Adults and children of all ages are invited to musicologist Fran Rosenthal's presentation of the all-time favorite story, Peter and the Wolf. Geared to ages 6 & up. Register: 480-488-2286.
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Monday, April 20, 2 – 3 p.m.
Scottsdale's Military History and Impact of Veterans
Presenter Joan Fudala, Scottsdale-based community historian and author, highlights local military history. A timely milestone: Post 44, American Legion, Scottsdale’s oldest, continuously active civic organization, celebrating its 80th anniversary on May 13, will be honored on April 15 with its induction into the Scottsdale History Hall of Fame. A U.S. Air Force veteran, Joan served as a public affairs officer in the U.S. Air Force and USAF Reserve for 21 years, including over two years at Luke AFB. Register: 480-488-2286.
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Wednesday, April 29, 1 – 2 p.m.
Climate Change and International Law
Daniel Bodansky, a preeminent authority on global climate change, ASU Lincoln Professor of Law, Ethics and Sustainability, will discuss climate change and international law. He has worked extensively on the international climate change negotiations, as U.S. Dept. of State senior negotiator, consultant to the UN and the Pew Center on Global Climate Change. He co-edited The Oxford Handbook of International Environmental Law, and authored The Art and Craft of International Environmental Law. Register: 480-488-2286.
Desert Foothills Library
Work Schedule: Monday – Thursday 10am – 5:30pm
38443 North Schoolhouse Road
P.O. Box 4070 85327
Phone: 480-488-2286
Fax: 480-595-8353
Big Bronco, one of Arizona’s most unique western and Southwestern furniture and home décor with specialty accessory and gifts stores, is celebrating 15 years in business “Living the West Dream” on Saturday, April 25, 2015 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM.
According to owner Faith Weinberg, the special anniversary event will feature live music, the beginning of the end of season sale and food and beverage, among other activities.
“Ten percent of all sale proceeds will benefit two 501c(3) organizations, Triple R Horse Rescue and Arizona Equine Rescue Organization, Inc.,” says Weinberg, “In addition to saying thank you to the community, residents and visitors who support us year-round, it is a time to give back to the community at-large.”
Mary Hoffman, a popular Mesa, Ariz.-based singer songwriter, will provide the live music. Hoffman, winner of the Arizona State University (ASU) Idol competition in 2004 is a country music aficionado.
The two 501c(3) organizations that will benefit from the sales of all categories of western furnishings and accessories are Triple R Horse Rescue and Arizona Equine Rescue Organization, Inc. Triple R Horse Rescue 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 re-homed hundreds of horses, mini horses and burros. The Arizona Equine Rescue Organization, Inc. (AERO) is a highly specialized health center for rescue horses that require intensive medical care. The organizations will be present for the event and Triple R Horse Rescue plans to bring miniature horses for guests to enjoy.
Big Bronco and its Furniture Barn is located at 6602 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, Ariz., 85331, has some of the most distinctive artisan and one-of-a-kind western and rustic furniture and accessories in the northern desert foothills.
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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.
Just a Click of the Mouse
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Fetch Foundation
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Crime Prevention and Safety Event
March 14th
9am-2pm
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Community Center
*Animal Cruelty Task Force
*Shred a Thon
*Vin Etching
*Drug Take Back
Mesa Fire Dept Saves Dog with Fetch Foundation Equipment!
Mesa Fire E217 used the Fetch Foundation Fido Bag to save a dog after a house fire. "We're pleased to report the dog is doing well! We're happy we have special equipment on our apparatus to watch out for our extended family members."
"The Mesa Fire Department saved our beloved boxer, Samson, using the Fido Bag. We are so very thankful!" - Larry & Marry Kay Lininger
In appreciation of having their cherished Samson saved the Liningers donated several FIDO Bags through The Fetch Foundation to be delivered to other fire departments so others family pets can be saved.
HEROISM BREEDS HEROISM.
Fire Fighters using special O2 masks in the FIDO Bag to administer oxygen to this pup that was found in the house fire.
Firefighters look on as the scared but healthy pup stands up. It was a victory for these animal-loving heroes, the family...and the pup!
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.
For more information about Triple R Horse Rescue visit http://www.triplerhorserescueaz.com or call 602.396.8726.
CONTACT: Christy Leggett/602.396.8726.
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.
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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.
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.
