CAREFREE TRUTH
Letters from Readers & Events: 4/16/14
Part #2a Non profit Events
Celebrated Artist Partners with Respected Interior Designer to Benefit DFLT
First edition bronze sculpture available for auction to Sonoran Stars attendees
Through the generosity of bronze sculptor Bryce Pettit and Sue Bickerdyke, owner of Sue Bickerdyke Interiors & Home Furnishings, Desert Foothills Land Trust is proud to offer a monumental piece of sculpture during the Sonoran Stars live auction on April 26.
The life-size bronze called Noble Heart depicts a great horned owl. The piece is part of a limited edition of just 30. It was created specifically for this event and is the number one, signed edition. Noble Heart was created over the course of a year beginning with photo shoots to capture the great bird’s composition.
Bickerdyke was inspired by the release of a rehabilitated owl she witnessed at last year’s Sonoran Stars event. Wild At Heart is a local nonprofit that rescues, rehabilitates and releases birds of prey, including one at every Sonoran Stars. “I immediately thought of Bryce because his work is so expressive,” says Bickerdyke. “He captured the majesty, power and grace of the owl.”
Pettit specializes in sculpting North America animals seen in the wild. In her gallery, Bickerdyke offers furniture that Pettit has crafted, including bed frames, tables and fire screens with inset sculpture depicting rabbits, Gambel’s quail and other smaller animals. Pettit’s coterie of coffee table-sized animals includes snakes, roadrunners, bobcats, lizards, foxes and fish. His life-size, freestanding sculptures have included javelina, bighorn sheep, bear, buffalo and elk.
Pettit’s sculptures are part of private collections, public collections and museums. Noble Heart will be offered to patrons during the live auction at Sonoran Stars and is valued at more than $6,500. Proceeds will benefit the Desert Foothills Land Trust.
A longtime supporter of the Desert Foothills Land Trust, Bickerdyke notes that Noble Heart will work equally well in a Southwest, traditional or contemporary home or even outdoors.
Bickerdyke, who is the exclusive gallery representative for Pettit’s work in Arizona, met the artist through a mutual collector five years ago. She is animated when discussing his work, praising the remarkable detail and integrity of each piece. She says his pieces “fly” out of her Carefree showroom because once collectors acquire one of Pettit’s creatures, they want more.
“People fall in love with their personalities,” says Bickerdyke. “They are very, very realistic; each one tells a story. They beg to be touched. It’s a joy to live with his sculptures.”
The talented and humble 39-year old Pettit has had a love of animals since he was a boy. Thanks to his study of biology and ecology during his college and graduate years, he is able to imbue realistic detail into every sculpture he creates. Pettit resides in the Four Corners region.
“I hope my pieces evoke emotion and convey layers of understanding,” says Pettit.
As a special thank you, Pettit and Bickerdyke will treat the winning bidder to a five-star dinner at Binkley’s in Cave Creek. In addition to enjoying an extraordinary meal, the lucky winner will also learn more about the evolution of Noble Heart. In addition, Pettit will also install the sculpture.
The 19th Annual Sonoran Stars will be held on Saturday, April 26 at the elegant and majestic Los Cedros USA equestrian facility in north Scottsdale. Other auction items include trips to Great Britain, Aspen, Colorado and New York City Fashion Week. There are also incredible unique experiences, such as a private tour of the Sweet Candy Company in Salt Lake City, Utah, and a dinner for 12 at The Boulder House, catered by the talented chefs at The Boulders. From artwork and jewelry to golf and home décor, the Sonoran Stars auction is going to be incredible! For details, please visit http://www.dflt.org.
Desert Foothills Land Trust’s 19th Annual “Sonoran Stars” Fundraiser Set for
Saturday, April 26 at Los Cedros USA
Event hosted at majestic Scottsdale equestrian facility and features dinner under Western skies, captivating horse show, music by Bill Ganz Western Band
Sonia Perillo, Executive Director, Desert Foothills Land Trust,
(480) 488-6131, sperillo@dflt.org
CAVE CREEK/CAREFREE/SCOTTSDALE) – Guests to this year’s 19th Annual “Sonoran Stars” event to benefit Desert Foothills Land Trust will be treated to a fabulous evening on Saturday, April 26. The non-profit organization, which works to protect the beautiful landscape of our fragile Sonoran Desert, 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.
“We’re very excited to again host our event at Los Cedros. It is a stunning venue with immaculate stables, a large courtyard and lush gardens,” said Sonia Perillo, Desert Foothills Land Trust’s executive director. “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 Land Trust’s conservation efforts play a vital role in protecting the Sonoran Desert landscape that supports our community and businesses. “We simply cannot accomplish our important mission without the generous support of Sonoran Stars sponsors, guests and other donors,” said 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.
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. To reserve tickets, visit www.dflt.org/sonoran_stars.php or call (480) 488-6131.
EVENT: 19th Annual “Sonoran Stars” to benefit Desert Foothills Land Trust
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2014
Time: 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Location: Los Cedros USA, 8700 E. Black Mountain Road, in north Scottsdale.
Highlights: Dinner will be served under Western skies in the courtyard. Guests will view a captivating horse show and then dance to the music of the Bill Ganz Western Band. The event will also include a silent and live auction and a dramatic release of a rehabilitated owl by the non-profit Wild At Heart.
Attire: Casual or Western attire. Anticipate cool evening temperatures.
Tickets: $250 per person. Sponsor tables of 10 are available.
Parking: Valet parking on-site.
Reservations: www.dflt.org/sonoran_stars.php or call (480) 488-6131
About Desert Foothills Land Trust
Desert Foothills Land Trust works with landowners, communities and partners to protect the most special and important natural areas in the Arizona communities of Carefree, Cave Creek, north Scottsdale, north Phoenix, Anthem, Desert Hills and New River. The Land Trust has permanently protected 680 acres on 22 preserves, many of which are open to the public for exploration and passive recreation. In 2010, the Land Trust was awarded accredited status by the national Land Trust Accreditation Commission – a mark of distinction in the land trust community. More information is available at www.dflt.org or 480-488-6131.
Photo credits:
Photo 1 – Guests at Sonoran Stars will be treated to a captivating horse show in the courtyard arena. Photo by Jon Klas.
Photo 2 – A gourmet dinner by Creations in Cuisine chef Tony Rea is a highlight of Sonoran Stars. Photo by Gene Devine.
Additional photos available upon request.
Hello Lyn, this is Korina Riggin, a local resident of Cave Creek, volunteering a ton of time to put on my annual Cave Creek Trail Run. This is a fundraising event in which all of the proceeds will go towards the purchase of 4,000 acres surrounding Cave Creek.
I am hoping you could add this event to your newsletter as this is an event that Carefree residences partake in, and the much bigger picture is, once the open space land is purchased, will greatly benefit form all of that open space.
So here's the details:
Name: Cave Creek Trail Run
Date: April, 19th, 2014
Distances: 10k, 5k, 2k Desert Awareness Kids Fun Run
Start Times: 10k 7am, 2k 7:10am, 5k 7:15am
Registration fee: $45 for 10k and 5k, $15 for 2k
Location: 44029 North Spur Cross Rd by the spur Cross parking lot
Email: cavecreektrailrun@gmail.com
Phone: 415-606-1946
Contact: Korina
We, the Open Space Committee and the Town, are working very hard. It's a long, slow process but we just keep plugging away. If you need any other information pertaining to this, please feel free to contact me.
Thank you,
Korina
ARIZONA MUSICFEST
PUTTING TOURNAMENT FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
and
BIG APPLE RAFFLE
APRIL 26, 2014
Have fun, support Arizona Musicfest, and raise money to help send talented young musicians to college-level Schools of Music! The Arizona Musicfest Putting Tournament for Scholarships, which raises funds for Arizona Musicfest Scholarships, will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2014, on the
18-hole Putting Course at the beautiful Tonto Verde Golf Club in Rio Verde. 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 - new this year - a light dinner buffet.
“The Clubhouse Party will feature exceptional musical entertainment by our first Arizona Musicfest Scholarship recipient, pianist Karen Nguyen,” said Mary Goldthwaite, Putting Tournament Co-Chairman with Susan Warren. “There will be prizes for the low gross, individual and foursome; a limited voice auction of wonderful items; and the famous "Wine Tower" for party guests to take a chance on winning special wines. And don’t miss the drawing for the fabulous Arizona Musicfest ‘Big Apple Raffle’!”
The "Big Apple Raffle" Grand Prize is a New York Entertainment 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 2015, a total value of $1,300. The Third Prize is an Enchantment Resort Package (Sedona, AZ) with a total value of $1,200. Tickets for the "Big Apple 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 Arizona Musicfest and the Arizona Musicfest Scholarship Program. Register through the Arizona Musicfest office at 480.488.0806 by April 20, 2014.
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). 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 Apple Raffle” visit www.azmusicfest.org or call 480.488.0806.
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Artifact of the Month
April 21014
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.
April 14, 2014
Easter season evokes memories for many - candy, Easter eggs, church experiences, dressing up and even parades.
This month's artifact of the month exhibit celebrates Easter fashion.
Happy Easter!
Evelyn Johnson
Executive Director
Cave Creek Museum is proud to preserve the history of the Desert Foothills.
Register now to reserve your seat !
APRIL flowers, baby bunnies, new born chicks and events happening
that you don't want to miss at the Desert Foothills Library!
The Long Walk to be presented by
Heard Museum Guild has been
rescheduled for September;
signup will begin when the
August eNewsletter is sent.
iPad User Group has been discontinued; however, everyone is welcome to
attend iPad: Setting it Up classes.
Tour ALL the settings on an iPad
and get your iPad working well. Explore fun and interesting apps as time allows.
Must bring your own iPad.
Program just added: "The Healing Pathway"
After the Loss of a Spouse or Partner
Monday, April 21 ● 9:30 - 11:00 AM
Hospice of the West presenters Danah Flanagan, MSW and Nancy Greschel, MSN, RN, CHPN will help guide you to find a "NEW NORMAL" and assist you in finding a path that will support you with practical tools as you are processing through your personal grief journey. Register: 480-488-2286.
Art Nosh Wine & Cheese SMoCA presents:
Appropriation Art - Who Really Made That?
Friday, April 18 ● 4-5:30pm
When artists use pre-existing objects or images and do little to transform them, can they claim it as their Art? Docent Tia Stokes discusses this complicated tradition and shares how it has evolved into the present. Enjoy a nosh while being educated & entertained. Cheese & complimentary wine will be served.
Cost: $10. Advance registration/payment required: 480-488-2286.
A Broken Badge Healed?
The FBI, a Special Agent, and
the Cancer within Both
Tuesday, April 22 ● 6-7:30pm
Former FBI Special Agent Frederic Donner traces the FBI's history and provides a thoughtful commentary on its structure and operations, drawing parallels from his own battle with cancer. As a twenty-year veteran, Mr. Donner has worked primarily in undercover capacities, combating narcotics and terrorism in cities around the United States and the world. This experience has allowed him to closely observe the transformation of the bureau from a predominantly crime-fighting group to one that combats terrorism domestically and abroad. Signed books will be available for purchase. Limited seating.
Register: 480-488-2286.
Steve Hirst, OneBookAZ Winner !
Tuesday, April 29 ● 10:30am-Noon
In 1967, Steve Hirst began a lifelong relationship with the Havasupai people of Arizona's Grand Canyon. During the eleven years Steve and his wife lived in Havasu Canyon, their daughter was born and the Havasupai asked the Hirsts to research and document the case for winning back ancestral land. Steve's award-winning book, I Am the Grand Canyon, and the historic enlargement of the Havasupai Reservation were the outcome of that work. Steve will join us to talk about his new novel Lauren Greasewater's War, the 2014 OneBookAZ Winner. The story traces a Havasupai woman's quest from the streets of New York to the canyons of the Southwest finding her way back to her birthplace to reinvent herself as Lauren Greasewater. Caught between two worlds, she turns a cultural misunderstanding into an armed conflict. Limited seating. Register: 480-488-2286.
-Funds raised support the library !-
Desert Foothills Library
38443 N. Schoolhouse Road
Cave Creek, Arizona 85327
480-488-2286
