CAREFREE TRUTH

Letters from Readers: 6/21/13

(Lyn's note: Please feel free to send us any pictures you'd like included. If your photos are for sale, let us know and we will put them under that category. We have a special section for that purpose. Check out Tom Baker's photos for sale. He's the photographer who took that gorgeous photo in the Carefree Gardens Photo Contest that was both the judges' first pick and the public favorite. It's now featured on the Town of Carefree website, and will be the cover of the 2014 Gardens calendar that will be for sale later this summer at Carefree Town Hall. If anyone would like to buy a print of any of Herbert's photos, all profits will be donated to one of the local non-profit organizations.) Here's the link to this week's Pictures of the Week.

http://carefreetruth.com/Carefree_Truth/Photos_6-17-13.html

Lyn, I read with interest the letters in your publication from a number of people regarding the dangers posed by wildfires, and how to minimize these dangers. For those of your readers interested in learning more about this subject, an additional article on this subject well worth reading can be viewed by clicking on the web-site below. http://www.co.yuba.ca.us/firesafe/protection-homeconstruction.htm

Les Peterson

How harmonious you all are. Creekers like it a little more rough and tumble. You probably should not share that.

Sara

First Class..Here! Here! We're lucky to have you.

Patty Schiano

Congratulations on your re-appointment to the P&Z commission!

Jerry Freeman

Congratulations on your appointment. You weren't doing anything between midnight and 5am anyway.

Charlene Capek

(Lyn's note: I've been on P&Z, so it was a reappointment for me. But that is funny, Charlene!)

You are invited to attend...

Be a part of history at the English Rose Tea Room

Please Join Us and Mark History!

Royal Baby Shower for Princess Kate, Duchess of Cambridge

Princess Kate's Royal Baby Shower

Friday, June 21 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

at the English Rose Tea Room

Includes Formal Afternoon Tea,

a souvenir goody bag and much more.

$30 per person.

Celebrate the historic birth of a future British Monarch at a Royal Baby Shower event you won't soon forget.

Along with Formal Afternoon Tea, you'll enjoy:

-Photos with life-sized cutouts of British Royalty.

-A chance to win prizes by guessing baby name and birth date.

-Sign a Royal Baby Book that will be sent directly to Kensington Palace!

-Enjoy festive, fun baby shower activities throughout the day.

-Bring diapers, onesies and other newborn gift favorites which will be donated to the needy mothers at UMOM, the largest homeless shelter in the Valley.

LIMITED SEATING EVENT

Reservations are recommended.

To reserve your table, call 480-488-4812, or email us today.

"I hope you join us for this very special event!"

-Jo Gemmill

Jo Gemmill, Owner

English Rose Tea Room and jo london

201 Easy Street, Carefree, Arizona USA 85377

480-488-4812

Our Royal Baby Shower

is in the News!

Click on the links below to view the most recent news coverage:

KPHO Channel 5 - Phoenix

New Times Chow Bella Blog

National News Wire Service

AZCentral.com

To reserve your table for this special event. Call 480-488-4812 or email us today.

Do you want to be on TV?

Join us this Friday, June 21 at 8 a.m.

as FOX10 televises

our Royal Baby Shower!

Wear your tiaras, hats and best royal baby shower attire and join us as Fox10 TV in Phoenix heads to the Tea Room to cover our event for the morning news!

You'll enjoy a FREE sampling of Tea Room delights, a cup of tea and the chance to see yourself on TV!

If you would like to attend the Fox10 TV shoot, please email us, call 480-488-4812 or stop by the Tea Room this Friday morning, June 21st at 8 a.m.

Help us help mothers who are less fortunate!

Beautiful decorative Diaper Cakes and other newborn gift items will be donated to the mothers of UMOM, a local Valley nonprofit that provides shelter to women and families in need.

Did you know that Princess Kate made more than 200 charity appearances last year? Help us carry on the Royal Tradition of helping those in need!

Donate New Nappies, Onesies, Bibs, Blankets

and other newborn baby gift items.

All items received will be donated and delivered via an authentic London double-decker bus to the mothers of newborns who reside at UMOM New Day Centers, Phoenix's largest homeless shelter for families and children.

"The world watched Prince William and Kate Middleton's fairytale wedding at Westminster Abbey. Now, we await the birth of their first child, the third in line to the British throne, perhaps the most anticipated birth in the world."

-Jo Gemmill, as quoted in the national news.

If you can't attend the baby shower, be sure to drop off your donation of a gift for a newborn to the Tea Room, to benefit the mothers at the UMOM New Day Center, now through June 27th.

You'll get a chance to sign Princess Kate's Baby Book, too!

Keep up-to-the-moment on the latest Tea Room news. Now you can follow us on Facebook and Twitter!

Become a fan on Facebook

Follow the Tea Room on Twitter

Make your own special memories at the English Rose Tea Room in Carefree, where everyone is treated like royalty.

Make reservations

for this very special historic event.

Call 480-488-4812 today.

201 Easy Street . Carefree, Arizona 85377 . USA . 480-488-4812

Voted Best Afternoon Tea - Phoenix Magazine Best of the Valley

www.CarefreeTea.com

(Jo's note: All donations are welcome for the newborns at the UMOM New Day Center, even if people can't make the event..drop off a gift!)

Adult Programs

July 2013

Free Events

*Except where noted

Desert Foothills Photography Contest Reception

Saturday, July 13 ● 4:30-6pm

The winning entries will be announced at the reception, & light hors d'oeuvres & wine will be served. Everyone welcome! All entries will be on display at the library from mid-June until the reception.

Please register to assist in planning refreshments: 480-488-2286.

I am Hip-Hop

The Legacy of an

International Youth Movement

Wednesday, July 17 ● 1-2pm

Join educator, writer & consultant Lasana Hotep for an in-depth, multi-media look into the history of the hip-hop movement. Learn about the environment in which hip-hop was born, its nine elements & the global response to the movement. Highlights include rappers from Cuba, breakers from Japan & DJs from the Philippines. You'll experience the many ways hip-hop has permeated American popular culture & higher education.

Limited seating. Register: 480-488-2286.

Sponsored by the Arizona Humanities Council

•Zinio Digital Newsstand
•The world's largest newsstand is now available to
•Desert Foothills patrons.
Visit our website to access Zinio.

Groundbreaking Reads!

Summer Reading Program for Adults

June 1 - July 27, 2013

Visit our website to register. Read any 4 books (audiobooks included), collect fun bookmarks & a Chipotle coupon along the way, & you'll receive a free "mystery" book (choose from a great list)...as well as being entered in our drawing for great prizes, including:

• Cave Creek Tap Haus Grill gift certificate
• Grotto Café gift certificate
• Tech4Life 1-hour Tech Support gift certificate
• Chapter2Books gift certificate
• Art Nosh gift certificate

Yoga for Aging with

Vitality & Balance

Mondays, July 1 & 22 ● 9:30-10:30am

This gentle yoga class is geared towards seniors with chronic pain & stiffness, or those who are looking for another healing method to add to their toolkit. You will learn how to use yoga principles & postures to alleviate pain & feel more vibrant in your body.

Please bring a yoga mat. Class size limited to 15.

Memoir Writing Group

Monday, July 1 ● 430-6pm

(1st Monday each month)

Meet monthly to establish goals, set personal writing schedules, share stories, & receive constructive feedback.

For guidelines, e-mail Elena Pavlova: elepavlova@mac.com.

Limited to 15. Registration required: 480-488-2286.

Desert Foothills Library Writers Connection

Friday, July 5 ● 1-3pm

(1st Friday each month)

I Get What I Wrote. So Why Don't They? Whether you write prose, poetry, fiction, nonfiction, essays, articles, documents or books, this workshop, led by professional writer/editor Andrea Markowitz, helps you take an honest look at your own work to make sure it says what you mean-to your audience, in your style. We'll use writing exercises & analysis to explore alternative, more effective ways to express what you intend to communicate. (Writers Connection is a forum to connect with other local writers to learn & share the elements of effective writing, & information about publication. Presentations & discussions feature topics designed to inspire & motivate both professionals & amateurs, & to enhance writing skills in any genre.) Bring a laptop or a writing pad & implement. If you'd like to receive feedback on something that you wrote prior to the workshop, bring 16 copies of a short excerpt (150 words or fewer, prose or poetry, minimum 12-point font, double spaced) to discuss with the group. Limited to 15.

Advance registration required: 480-488-2286.

Medical Qi Gong Series

Monday, July 8 ● 1-2pm

(2nd Monday each month)

Instructor LauRha Frankfort shares how to boost your energy & find relief from many medical conditions. She will demonstrate some simple, beneficial movements & techniques. For all ages & conditions (can be adapted for seated exercise). Both lecture & participation. Limited seating. Register: 480-488-2286.

Cost: $5 cash, pay to instructor at each class.

Develop & Control Your Psychic Ability®

Wednesday, July 10 ● 10am-3pm

Develop or expand your ability with simple

techniques of guided meditation & visualization from one of the most sought after psychics in the Southwest. Exercises include meeting your spirit guides, psychic healing & protection, &

interactive/experiential 'tuning in' to people & animals that have crossed over. Instructor: Carrie Shubert.

(Bring your own lunch -- there will be a short break.)

Cost: $79 Held at Desert Foothills Library, in partnership with Paradise Valley Community College Continuing Education.

To register, call PVCC at 602-787-6800.

Laughter Club

Thursday, July 11 ● 1-2pm

No need to twist yourself into a pretzel! In laughter yoga (no poses, only yoga breathing), we set aside the critical mind & do playful laughter exercises that release our natural inner joy. 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.

Limited to 30. Register: 480-488-2286.

Cards & Board Games Social

Tuesday, July 16 ● 1-3 pm

(3rd Tuesday each month)

Bring your friends, or come & make new friends! Join us for some fun, & play a variety of board games & cards - we have lots to choose from here, including cards, Scrabble, chess, checkers, backgammon, Trivial Pursuit, Cribbage, Yahtzee & more - or bring a game to share! Feel free to bring your own refreshments; coffee will be available for purchase.

No registration needed - walk-ins welcome!

Hypothyroidism-

The Unsuspected Ilness

Thursday, July 18 ● 1-2pm

Often missed or misdiagnosed, hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) can impact your metabolism, sleep, ability to handle stress & energy levels. Dr Melissa Coats, naturopathic physician, will discuss symptoms, diagnosis & treatments that will help support your body & your thyroid. Part of our "Ask the Expert" Scottsdale Healthcare Series. Limited seating. Register: 480-488-2286.

How to Outsmart the

Swindlers & Avoid

Investor Traps

Tuesday, July 23 ● 1-2pm

Scam artists & unscrupulous financial professionals will say anything to hatch your nest egg. Learn the "red flags" of a fraudulent investment & the questions to ask that can turn off a swindler. Find out the simple way you can screen the person & company BEFORE you invest. A representative from the Arizona Corporation Commission's Securities Division will provide free resources. Limited Seating.

The Arizona Corporation Commission's Securities Division enforces Arizona's securities & investment laws through investigative actions as well as registration & oversight of securities, companies, salespeople & investment advisers.

Desert Foothills Library

Independent Film Festival 2012

Fridays, July 26 - August 30 ● 10:30am-Noon

Popcorn & soft drinks provided! A selection of

award-winners from independent film festivals around the world, presented in partnership with The Phoenix Film Festival. Coming Soon: check our website or stop by the library, for a flyer with film descriptions. We're kicking off the festival with "Official Rejection", a documentary about the politics, triumphs & comic tragedies filmmakers encounter along the independent festival circuit. Our lineup:

July 26: Official Rejection

August 2: Shuffle

August 9: It's a Disaster

August 16: Starlet

August 23: How Do You Write a Joe Schermann Song

August 30: Any Day Now

Monday Movies at the Library

Every Monday ● 3-5pm

New Releases, with a Foreign Film once each month!

July 1 Black Pond. Not Rated.

July 8 Raise the Red Lantern. Rated PG. Chinese w/subtitles.

July 15 The Power of Few. Rated R.

July 22 Before Sunrise. Rated R.

July 29 Pieta. Not Rated. Korean w/subtitles.

Spanish

Intermediate Spanish Class

Every Wednesday ● 9:30-10:30am

No registration required.

Intermediate Conversational Spanish

Every Wednesday ● 10:30-Noon

Informal chat session with various books, flashcards, etc.

No instructor. Contact Barbara Koca, 480-488-5332.

Coming in August

"A Thriller of a Tea!"

with Deborah J. Ledford

Tuesday, August 6 ● 2:30-4pm

Now that summer is on its way, enjoy iced tea & a gourmet treat in a beautiful social setting, at our informal talk & book signing - free! A portion of book sales will benefit the Library. Join award-winning Native American author Deborah J. Ledford as she discusses CRESCENDO, the latest in her Steven Hawk / Inola Walela thriller series set in the Great Smoky Mountains of western North Carolina & New Mexico's Taos Pueblo Indian Reservation. Her novel SNARE was the Hillerman Sky Award Finalist & the Mystery/Suspense NM-AZ Book Awards Finalist & she is a 3-time Pushcart Prize Nominee. Limited seating. Register to assist in planning refreshments: 480-488-2286

Book Buddy

Home Delivery Service

Do you or does someone you know have difficulty

getting to the Library? We have book deliveries

to & from your home by screened volunteers.

Books-Large Print-Audiobooks-Magazines - CDs

Free for all ages. Easy as 1..2..3

Email: BookBuddy@dfla.org ...or ...

Call 480-488-2286 & leave a message for Book Buddy Coordinator.

Computer/Tablet Classes

Computer & Tablet classes are on summer vacation

& will resume in the fall.

Library Hours

Monday - Friday

9am - 6pm

Saturday 10am - 4pm

Sunday Noon - 4pm

Library Closed

July 4 - Independence Day

Quick Links

Printable Events Calendar

Digital Library

Catalog

Online Tools and Research

Donate

Become a Member

Chapter2Books

Monthly Book Sale

Friday, July 5th

Saturday, July 6th

Sunday, July 7th

480-488-2777

Open Daily

Check out our listings on Amazon

or our website at

Chapter2BooksAZ.com

Fiction Book Club

Tuesday, July 9

(2nd Tuesday each mth)

10:am-Noon

(everyone welcome)

Discussion of:

The Art of Hearing Heartbeats by Jan-Philipp Sendker.

Click here for a complete book list.

Culture Pass

Now available at DFL

FAX Service

Donating Members: FREE!

Cardholders:

Per Page: $1 local;

$1.50 long distance (U.S. only)

Got an Event?

Special event? A regularly scheduled meeting? The library offers the ideal venues. Conference and meeting rooms with audiovisual options, kitchen, furnished outdoor Terrace with Waterfall, kiva fireplace and spectacular mountain views, and other options. Click here for more information.

eScrip:

Shop & Fund

the Library!

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"

Passport?

The Library is a

Passport Acceptance Facility

Open 7 days a Week!

Call 480-488-2286

Appointments recommended.

Passport Books & Cards

Photo Services

Easy & Convenient

Experienced Staff

Regular or Expedited Services

freegal

for Free music downloads!

~~~~~~~~~~

Use your library card

to download up to 3

music tracks each week to your computer -- free!

DRM-free: once downloaded, they will not expire. Follow the image above and click on the "Freegal" button on the right side of the page.

Jobseeker

Resources

Computer Station w/ 2hr sessions

FREE flash drive - save your resumes, etc.

FREE ear buds - listen to online resources

Special online jobseeker resources

Ask at the front desk.

Foodbank

Drop-off

NEW ! The library is now

partnering to feed the hungry in our community.

A drop-off collection container is located by the pillar, left of the front desk.

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.

Carefree Cave Creek

Chamber of Commerce

Upcoming Schedule of Events

Events for the Week of

June 17 - June 23

Did YOU Know

Social media has never been so prevalent. Everywhere we turn, we see the constant reference to social media. People are talking about Face-booking, tweeting, hashtags, Linking-In and checking-in!

In today's world, social media is a way of life!

Did YOU Know that the number of people accessing the internet via a mobile phone increasing by 60.3% to 818.4 million in the last 2 years?

Did YOU Know on Twitter the 55-64 year age bracket is the fastest growing demographic with 79% growth rate since 2012. The fastest growing demographic on Facebook's and Google+'s networks are the 45 to 54 year age bracket at 46% and 56% respectively.

Are you promoting your business using Social Media?

Here are some of the facts, figures and statistics for the major social networks that may help you take the leap to Social Media.

Facebook

•Daily active users have reached 665 million
•Monthly active users have passed 1.1 billion for the first time
•751 million mobile users access Facebook every month
•Mobile only active users total 189 million
•Mobile now generates 30% of its ad revenue up from 23% at the end of 2012

Twitter

•44% growth from June 2012 to March 2013
•288 million monthly active users
•That means that 21% of the world's internet population are using Twitter every month
•Over 500 million registered accounts
•Twitter's fastest growing age demographic is 55 to 64 year olds, registering an increase in active users of 79%

YouTube

•1 billion unique monthly visitors
•6 billion hours of videos are watched every month
•This means that 50% more hours of video are watched in March 2013 compared to last August when it was 4 billion hours a month and last May when it was 3 billion.
•YouTube reaches more U.S. adults ages 18-34 than any cable network

•Over 200 million users
•2 new users join it every second
•64% of users are outside the USA

We hope you can learn a bit more about how your business can benefit from Social Media by attending the POWER Lunch on Wednesday! Hope to see you there!

POWER

Wednesday, June 19

Wednesday, June 19

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Cave Creek Tap Haus

6900 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek

Topic:

Social Media for Small Business

Websites...Twitter...Facebook...Pinterest...LinkiedIn....Blogs. These are just a few of the many online social media tools. No wonder businesses aren't sure where to begin or how to determine which platforms will work for their organization. This session presents the key factors to create an effective online marketing strategy for your business - a strategy that builds upon your company's available resources. And, most importantly, enables you to determine which social media platforms will create real results for your business.

Presented by Nancy Sanders

Founder of Three Dog Marketing

Business Analyst with AZ Small Business Development Centers

Click Here to read about Nancy Sanders

$15 registration

(includes lunch and any additional material)

Networking and Lunch 11:30 - 12:30 p.m.

Presentation at 12:30 p.m.

RSVP TODAY at 480-488-3381

Come feel the POWER!!

Become a Member

JUNE

14 days left for the Membership / Recruitment Drive.

There are incentives, not only for new members, but also for current members.

Current Member Incentives

~ $25 off your membership at renewal for each new member you sign up!

New Members

~ $30 set up fee - WAIVED

~ Sign up in June and get one month free. 13 months for the price of 12.

The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce is committed to the growth of it's members.

Click here to print an application.

Click here to print or view the Benefits of the Chamber.

Restaurant Specials This Week

June 17 - June 23

Armando's Mexican Food - Armando's distinguishes from other Mexican food restaurants because we only use the Highest Quality meats like Certified Angus meat without Hormones.Visit their website and see!

Bakery Cafe at el Pedregal - Our charming bistro and bakery located at el Pedregal in North Scottsdale, just a short walk from the resort. This popular breakfast and lunch restaurant is inspired by classic patisseries and offers sandwiches on freshly baked breads, made-to-order salads, cookies and pastries. This Wi-Fi café is a comfortable spot for a morning espresso and croissant; a healthy lunch; or just sipping a glass of wine.

Bryan's Black Mountain Barbecue - YEE HA - MOUTH WATERING SUMMER TOMATO SANDWICH IS BACK! The Molasses Dijon Spread and the Smoked Salt, layered with slivers of sliced red onion, topped with watercress and those grilled pillows of heaven sandwich the colors of summer! You won't know what hit you - but the taste

of summer is a sure bet! COME ON BY AND SAY HELLO,CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU.

Cafe Bink -Cool off at Cafe Bink in the Carefree Marketplace. New summer hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., closed on Monday.

Carefree Station - Now through September 30, we'll be observing new summers hours. Monday through Friday, we'll only be open for happy hour and dinner. During the weekend, we'll now be serving Saturday and Sunday brunch, plus dinner.

Cartwright's - Join us July 3 for Arizona History Dinner with guest speaker Janna Bommersbach and her entertaining discussion on Poor Arizona, Nobody Wanted Us. NOBODY.. Watch the fireworks front and center. $55 per person. Call 480-488-8031 for reservations, seats fill up fast.

Cave Creek Smokehouse and Pour Shop Patio - Meatloaf Monday; Tuesday is Mel's Live Auction and Karaoke; Wednesday is Reverse Happy Hour and Welcome to the Bull Riders!; Thursday is FREE Texas Hold'em; Saturday - Juke Joint is in the Cellar; Sunday is NASCAR!

Cellar 13 - NEW SPECIALS! White Truffle Garlic Flatbread: layered with artichoke hearts, baby portobellos, and red onion. Topped with mozzarella and parmesan.

Mediterranean Salad: tossed in a sun-dried tomato vinaigrette with red bell peppers, olives, grape tomatoes and cucumber. Topped with feta and ciabatta croutons.

Stuffed Tomatoes: Ripe tomatoes stuffed with seasoned bread crumbs and gouda. Served with a small mixed-greens salad with olives and parmesan.

The English Rose Tea Room - Friday, June 21, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (it's also Royal Ascot weekend so wear a hat!) Afternoon Tea fit for a Princess, or Prince! $30 per person. Includes Afternoon Tea and special, extra surprises for those in attendance. Limited Seating. Make Your Reservations Today. Sign a baby advice book for Princess Kate! Bring diapers and baby gifts for local women's shelters!

Giordano's Trattoria Romana - Giordano's is a family owned and operated restaurant that has been located in Carefree, Arizona for over 25 years. Our goal is to enhance your dining pleasure with some of the finest Italian food, wine, and service in the Phoenix north valley. Our chef also prepares nightly "specials" in addition to the menu of great food you'll find on the following pages. Also available in the restaurant is a full bar and a very extensive wine menu. 480-595-0233

Harold's Corral - Happy Hour Monday - Friday 2:00 p.m. - 6 p.m. Drink Specials, Food Specials and half off appetizers. Reverse Happy Hour Monday - Thursday

9:00 p.m. - Midnight!

Horny Toad - Monday - all you can eat Beef Ribs $16.99. Friday - all you can eat Fish Fry for only $14.95!! LIVE MUSIC by Hat Man Dan and the Creekers - Friday and Saturday 6 - 10 p.m. and Sunday 1 - 5 p.m.

Indian Village - Enjoy Fresh Hot Indian Fry Bread while checking out all of the native souvenirs.

Palo Verde at the Boulders -Experience traditional American fare, such as succulent burgers and salads, great sandwiches, grilled steaks and seafood. Enjoy in a relaxed atmosphere the panoramic views of the Sonoran desert and the 6th fairway of the award-winning South Course.

Soul Cafe - Dining that will appeal to anyone. Our focus is on fresh,delicious American food.

Spotted Donkey at el Pedregal - Fresh, lively, and energetic, the Spotted Donkey Cantina embraces Arizona's southwestern influences with "cantina-style" dishes and western flavors in a relaxing atmosphere. The restaurant also features its own proprietary double-barreled Herradura Tequila Reposado. Features of the month Fish and Shrimp Tostadas and Veruca Salt. For reservations, check us out on OpenTable.com

Tap Haus - June 20th, and every Thursday through August 22nd, 2013 kids and parents can enjoy dinner and a movie on our 20ft HD Screen in our Private Dining Room! Parents and Students will receive 20% off of their total bill for the evening! (Excludes Liquor) Call today to reserve your table! (480) 488-3300.

The Grotto Cafe - The Grotto Café's patio is arguably the most beautiful patio in Cave Creek. Now offering 100% All Natural Smoothies, a great way to start your day or keep you going!!

Tonto Bar and Grill - Join us from 3-6 p.m. daily in the bar for happy hour. Enjoy $1 off draft beers, $8 well martinis, $5 well cocktails and featured wines, $6 Tontoritas and $5 appetizer specials. Call 480-488-0698 for reservations

Venues Cafe - If you haven't been in, come check it out! 100 days of Summer. We have a new Happy Hour from 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m Everyday! Prices starting at $2. Try our new frozen margaritas or our frozen fresh blueberry / strawberry daiquiris. Please join us on Tuesday June 18th 7pm - 9pm for Vino & Canvas. All Materials are provided for you so please register now at: http://www.vinoandcanvas.com Saturday morning join us for Cruiz-In Car Club show at 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Breakfast Buffet for only $9.95.

Things To Do

June 17 - June 23

Picasa 101 -Tuesday June 18 - Photo editing and storage, create collages, videos and DVDs. Presented by Tech4Life.

9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

POWER Lunch - Wednesday June 19 - See Attached Flyer.

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Carefree Farmers Market -Friday June 21 - A farmers and food market specializing in the fine flavors of the Southwest. Some of the items sold at the market are locally grown produce - pesticide free or organically grown, freshly baked artisan and whole grain breads. There are salsas, jams, pickles, olives, Mediterranean foods, range-fed beef, sustainably caught wild salmon and tuna, and other delicious delicacies. Find the Farmers' Market at the Sundial.

7:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m.

A Royal Baby Shower at the English Rose Tea Room - Saturday June 21 - See Attached Flyer

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Kiwanis of Carefree Flea Market - Saturday June 21 -

We'll have our usual array of furniture, electronics, decorative items for every room in the home, including the workshop, exercise room, yard, and patio. Also hardware, toys, sporting goods, costume jewelry, books and miscellaneous that we've been collecting since our last sale in May. We test all electrical and mechanical items before placing them on our shelves.

8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Cruise-In at Venues Cafe - Saturday June 22 - Breakfast Buffet and Hot Rods! Buffet to include scrambled eggs and scrambled eggs with cheese, bacon, sausage, toast, potatoes and fresh fruit along with bottomless coffee for $9.95.

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

Full Moon Hike at Spur Cross Ranch - Saturday June 22 -The conservation area is a different experience when seen softly illuminated by the silver moon. While we will attempt to minimize the use of flashlights, bring one in case you need it

8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

For more information regarding these or any other events of the area visit www.carefreecavecreek.org

A Royal Baby Shower

Friday June 21

You Are Invited

to A Royal Baby Shower

Friday, June 21

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

(it's also Royal Ascot weekend so wear a hat!)

Afternoon Tea fit for a Princess, or Prince!

$30 per person.

Includes Afternoon Tea

and special, extra surprises for those in attendance.

Limited Seating. Make Your Reservations Today.

Sign a baby advice book for Princess Kate!

Bring diapers and baby gifts for local women's shelters!

Kate's baby is due in July, which means we are planning a huge baby shower for her and you are all invited! We are predicting a girl with the names Alexandra and Diana somewhere in the long list of names that she will be given.

As well as celebrating with Afternoon Tea, we are encouraging all our guests to bring a bag of diapers to the party, (or anything else fit for a newborn). Feel free to bring diapers and gifts for baby boys AND girls. Rumor has it she is expecting twins!

A baby shower gift will ensure you can write in our special 'baby advice' book that will be mailed to the Palace as soon as the party is over. Then, all the accumulated diapers and gifts will be re-gifted to the women's shelters in the Phoenix area. We also hope to build the largest collection of "diaper cakes" ever seen with all the donated diapers!

So, next time you are in the grocery store, grab a bag of baby goodies and come to the Tea Room to celebrate the impending arrival of our newest heir to the throne.

And if you can't make the party, just drop off your diapers or gifts and sign the book of well wishes anyway. We want Kate to know just how many people are thinking about her and wishing her good luck from Arizona.

Scenic Drive Happenings

In 1963, the residents of Cave Creek and Carefree and the Cave Creek Improvement Association, established the Desert Foothills Scenic Drive to preserve and showcase roadside vegetation along Scottsdale and Cave Creek Roads. In late May 2013, Scottsdale's mayor, Jim Lane, proclaimed May as Scenic Drive Month and announced that a $7.5 million enhancement program, including undergrounding utility lines and poles, is underway. Watch Scottsdale's video coverage on CityCable 11 as speakers share the history of the Scenic Drive and what its future holds. For additional information, including a video, visit www.scenicdrive.org. Friends of the Scenic Drive, a division of the Greater Pinnacle Peak Association, maintains and advocates for the drive.

They are going to begin burying the remaining utilities next month. Other enhancements include strengthening the roadside vegetation and beautifying the Scottsdale Road intersections at Dynamite and Dixeletta.

We are trying to get Scottsdale to officially designate the drive as "historic" to further protect it in the future

Article from:

Les Conklin

Editor, The Peak

Specials

Rubbish Works -Memorial Day Specials! Extra 10% off for all Veterans through June 30th. Thank you! Rubbish Works is a committed, eco-friendly Junk Removal & Recycling company. We make every effort to responsibly recycle or donate the items we take away. Note: All appliances, TV's, and computer monitors are environmentally recycled 100% of the time. Mention MEMORIALDAYPHX and receive $25.00 Off any size load Visit www.rubbishworks.com/phoenix or call 480-545-1220.

Cave Creek/Carefree Curves - Now offers CURVES: COMPLETE. It is the whole solution that makes burning fat easy as 1, 2, 3. Exercise - Meal Planning -Coaching for the small price of $12.95 per week. Call Barb and schedule your free, no obligation appointment today! 480-437-1088.

Priceless Plumbing, Heating & Air - The heat is here!! Get an A/C Advanced Tune Up for $159.. Call to day and make your appointment 480-595-5330.

Mumbo Jumbo Boutique - New summer clothing in. Come early for the best selection! Also, for the month of July, all our sandals are 50% off!

As always, we have a great sale rack to check out! 36889 N. Tom Darlington Dr. Carefree, AZ or call 480-575-5858

Merle Norman - The GRAND OPENING SALE started June 14th and runs through June 29th. There is a chance to register for a $25.00, $50.00 and $100.00 shopping spree and with the purchase of 2 or more Merle Norman products, and a free gift with purchase. Studio hours, are: Tuesday - Friday 10AM - 5PM, Saturday 9AM - 4PM, closed Sunday and Monday. 37417 N Tom Darlington Drive, Carefree.

National Bank of Arizona - Offering solutions for the small businesses like ANYTIME REMOTE DEPOSIT EXPRESS - if you deposit fewer than 25 checks a day or SMALL BUSINESS DIRECT DEPOSIT - if you wish to offer direct deposit of payroll at a low monthly fee or MERCHANT SERVICES - accept credit or debit cards in person, by phone or through your company's website. Call Jennifer McGirr with any questions 480-595-2897.

Waldorf Astoria Spa at the Boulders -Mid-Week Meltaway $99

Enjoy a 50 Minute Signature massage or Signature Facial Monday through Thursday.

Waldorf Astoria Signature Massage - This unique therapy may be tailored exclusively to you to concentrate the therapist's efforts in especially taut regions. (50 min valued at $145)

Waldorf Astoria Signature Facial -Our signature organic facial experience is customized specifically to the needs of your skin. Providing beneficial elements of organic fruits, vegetables and herbs, your facial will include a cleanse, exfoliation, mask and finishing moisturizing products (50 minutes valued at $155).

Yoga Breeze - A reminder to Teachers, Students or those who may find they have extra time this summer. We are offering 60 continuous days of yoga for $150 - only $2.50 a day! Carve some time out just for you. Take refuge from the summer heat. This is a wonderful opportunity to create, deepen or re-commit to a daily practice. 4705 N Carefree Hwy Suite 111, Cave Creek - 480-595-2855

Anne's Boutique- Beautiful Earrings NOW ON SALE $15!! ALL JEWELRY , BELTS, HATS & HANDBAGS 20% OFF THRU JUNE at Anne's Boutique. STOREWIDE SUMMER SALE 20%-50% OFF EVERYTHING!!

Golf Specials

The Boulders Club Golf rates starting from $55! Valid May 27th to August 31. To book your tee time, please visit http://www.theboulders.com/World-Class-Golf/Book-a-Tee-Time, or call 480-488-9028.

Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club - Summer is upon the desert! But with high temps come the unbeatable golf rates. Check out our tee times specials page for great season rates that just cant be beat. Rates starting at $39.

Rancho Manana Golf Course - Golf is Always Cooler in Cave Creek as our higher elevation and mature shade trees usually provide temperatures at least 5-7 degrees less than most of the valley. And now, our summer special sale rates are here with golf fees* just $29.95 after 11:30 everyday and morning times are $33.95 Mon-Thur and $39.95 Fri-Sun. You can also play after 4:00 for $25.95.

Tatum Ranch Golf Club - You are invited to discover Tatum Ranch Golf Club! Featuring 18-holes of Robert Cupp designed Championship course and boasting exceptional golf course conditions, recently completed renovations to our Grille, recently renovated pool areas, Tatum Ranch Golf Club is one you won't soon forget. Summer rates are as little as $35. Reserve your Tee Time now!

Scheduled Events

POWER Lunch

Recruitment Drive

Restaurant Specials

Things To Do

Scenic Drive Happenings

Specials

Golf

FREE Mentoring

Advertise

Trainings

Chamber Guide

Save the Date

Our Sponsors

Contact Information

748 Easy Street

PO Box 734

Carefree AZ 85377

Jennifer Miles

Office Manager

480 488 3381

Fax 480 488 0328

Visitor Center Summer Hours

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Board Members

Evelyn Johnson

Chairwoman

Cave Creek Museum

Shaun Nesbitt

Immediate Past Chairman

A Helping Hand Handyman

Chris Kempster

Chair- Elect

Asset Protection Concepts

Jennifer McGirr

Treasurer

National Bank of Arizona

Patrick Jones

Secretary

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate

Sonoran Desert Lifestyles

Rita Brady

Director

Rubbish Works

Paul Campbell

Director

Spirit in the Desert

Jeff Penzone

Director

Images AZ

Linda Skartvedt

Director

Realty ONE Group

Dr. Debbi Burdick

Ex- Officio

Cave Creek Unified School District

Mentoring

Thursdays

Make your appointment today with

Larry Balboni. He is our representative from SCORE here to help in all aspects of your business needs. All mentoring is FREE!

All mentoring sessions are on

Thursdays at the

Foothills Community Foundation from

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Click here to sign up with Larry for your Free Mentoring. (Click the green box on the SCORE website on the right hand column and fill out your information requesting Larry Balboni on Thursdays.

There are many great organizations in our community that rely on the help of volunteers. Here are a few that are looking for that special someone to help them out.

Cave Creek Museum

If you like to meet people, make a difference in the community, or enjoy History. The Cave Creek Museum is the perfect match for your volunteer talents. We need volunteers from Docents to Stamp Mill Enthusiasts and everything in between! Help connect Yesterday to the Future by volunteering. Call 480-488-2764 or email evelyn@cavecreekmuseum.com

Treasure Gypsies

6061 E Cave Creek Rd.

We are looking for dependable volunteers to work at our store. We are looking to fill shifts on Tues 10-5, Wed 10-5, Friday 10-2 & Sun 11-4.

100% of the proceeds from Treasure Gypsies go to support the Animal Guardian Network's many life-saving and assisting programs. Treasure Gypsies is a subsidiary of Animal Guardian Network.

Call Carrie at 480-488-7000

TIERRA MADRE HORSE SANCTUARY

Volunteers are needed 365 mornings a year - to clean stalls & water tubs, groom horses, walk horses, feed horses & play with horses.

Tierra Madre Horse Sanctuary is the forever home to 31 horses that were previously abandoned, neglected, injured or abused. The two things they all share, now, are that they're happy & healthy.

Contact Jim Gath at 480.747.1070 for more information.

Foothills Caring Corps

Looking for something to do this summer? The Foothills Caring Corps has got Special Volunteer Summer Projects! We have several boxes of historical documents that need to be scanned on the printer. We'd like to encourage a couple teams of volunteers
to assist us! Please call Nancy for the Historical Document Scanning Project at 480-488-1105.

Wish List

Fill the shelves for summer!

Pasta Sauce

Juice

Crackers

Peanut Butter

Cereal

Canned soups

Canned Chili

Canned Stews

Canned Tomatoes

Tomato Sauce

Tomato Paste

Canned Tuna

Canned Chicken

Spam

Canned Salmon

Canned Pastas

Cans of Broth

Condiments

Diapers size N, 1 ,5, and 6

The new location is at

6038 E Hidden Valley Drive

Cave Creek.

Advertising??

Are you looking for creative ways to advertise your business? Did you know that the Chamber's website can offer you that?

The cost to place an ad on our website is $200 for 6 months. That breaks down to less than $35 per month.

Our website on average gets 6000 visits per month. 78% of the visits are new visitors to the site. On average, 7 pages are viewed by each of these visits. On most of the pages of our website 2 ads display. That is a lot of exposure for your business!!

Visit our website at www.carefreecavecreek.org and see for yourself all of the opportunities for your business to be seen.

For any additional information or to find out how you can advertise on the Chamber's website call the Chamber office and ask for Jen at

480-488-3381 or email Jennifer@carefreecavecreek.org.

Trainings and Seminars

Click below to see what up coming trainings/seminars are available to you from each of the listed companies.

It is that time of year again!!

We are updating the Chamber Guide. Our Chamber Community Guide will be mailed out to over 21,000 homes and businesses of the community. We will also have an additional 2,500 to hand out through out the year! Great opportunities to promote your business!!

•You should have your orange form. Make sure everything is correct, sign and send it back.
•If you are interested in advertising in the Guide click here.
•Submit a picture to be considered for the cover of the guide by July 15th.

If you have any questions feel free to call the Chamber office

480-488-3381

Constant Contact

Have you been thinking of ways to promote your business? Do you send out emails updating your clients, members, patrons of your up and coming events, sales or newly acquired information?

ConstantContact.com is an email marketing website that offers several different ways to help you market your business though email. The chamber uses Constant Contact to let you know of upcoming events or information of the community.

If this is something you have been looking for, Now is the time to try it out! Constant Contact is offering a $30 credit to your account just for signing up through the Chamber. Click the logo below, sign up and save!

Wanted

The Chamber is looking for a donation of an iPad (new or used). This will help with the collection of money at our events.

Thank you!

Help Wanted

*EXPERIENCED CAREGIVERS, CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS OR NON-MEDICAL CAREGIVERS OR CNA'S IN TRAINING

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

IN THE Cave Creek/Carefree areas FOR LOVING, CARING INDIVIDUALS WHO LOVE HELPING OTHERS!

Assisting Hands Home Care is an AWARD WINNING non-medical in home agency that helps clients with their Activities of Daily Living one-on-one service in their residence of choice.

Caregiver requirements:

Must be dependable and reliable and have a passion for helping people

Speak fluent and understandable English

Have an impeccable DMV record

Be able to pass an extensive background check

Have solid business related references*

CPR and First Aid certified**

Negative TB test**

*Caregiving for a family member counts as experience!

**ASSISTING HANDS WILL HELP DIRECT YOU ON HOW TO GET CERTIFIED AND TESTED.

CALL: John, Kristen or Terry (480)767-3246

For further details and to schedule and interview NOW!