CAREFREE TRUTH
Letters from Readers & Events: 7/1/15
HAPPY JULY 4TH!
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This holiday marks a time on our calendar when we pause to appreciate the freedoms we enjoy and the many people who have served to protect and defend them. At Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center, we also recognize that there are many veterans, of all ages, who experience the emotional, psychological and spiritual wounds inflicted by war and other traumas related to their service.
Working with the Institute for Healing of Memories (IHOM), Spirit offers a FREE Healing of Memories workshop for veterans to provide a safe place to gain insight and empathy for themselves and others. Through small groups led by experienced facilitators, time for quiet personal reflection, storytelling and group discussion, this retreat helps participants to confront sources of alienation, misunderstanding and personal suffering.
If you know any veterans, including yourself, who might benefit from the Healing of Memories workshop, please encourage them to register for our next opportunity in early December.
We do not charge for this workshop because we don't want there to be any financial obstacle for any veteran to participate. We do appreciate and rely on the generosity of donors to support this ministry.
If you are interested in making a contribution to support this veterans ministry, please click here to donate online or mail your tax-deductible donation to us at: P.O. Box 3254, Carefree, AZ, 85377.
Donations received between now and July 6 will be earmarked for this special ministry. Thank you!
Wishing you a blessed and safe holiday,
Paul Campbell
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LET FREEDOM RING WITH OUR 50% OFF ENTIRE STORE SALE*
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday,
July 1st, 2nd & 3rd
*with the exception of fine jewelry and items in the locked case. Still a great deal.
Pick Me......
With summer, comes kitten season. Remember, all proceeds from the Resale Boutique benefit the shelter animals in our care. Feel free to visit our shelter guests.
Foothills Animal Rescue Resale Boutique, 23030 N Pima Rd., Scottsdale, AZ
Store Hours: 10-5 Wednesday & Friday. 10-7 Thursday.
Closed on July 4th to observe Independence Day
STAY CONNECTED:
Resale Boutique Specials
of the Week!
Celebrate 4th of July with Patriotic
RED, WHITE OR BLUE
50% off anything with RED, WHITE OR BLUE in ALL Departments. *
Thanks to a generous community, we get new merchandise daily.
*Excluding fine jewelry and locked glass cabinet.
The Boutique will be closed on Saturday, July 4th in honor of Independence Day.
Congrats to Lynn H. May Winner
JUNE RAFFLE ITEM...
Tickets for this beautiful sterling silver and mother of pearl necklace.Tickets may be purchased at the check out counter.
1 Ticket - $2.00 3 Tickets - $5.00 7 Tickets - $10.00
THE REASON WE ARE HERE
TO SERVE YOU
Saving lives through rescue, care and adoption.
We strive to make a difference in our community by providing resources for responsible pet ownership and creating a safe haven for at risk animals. Our staff and dedicated volunteers work tirelessly to ensure that we give each of our animals the love and care they deserve. Thinking of adding a companion animal to your family. Meet Blake and the other adorable adoptables at www.foothillsanimal.org
Foothills Animal RescueResale Boutique
23030 N Pima Road, Scottsdale, Az 85255
Monday-Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Extended Hours: Thursday till 7:00 pm
STAY CONNECTED
Drama returns to DFT this summer with Arthur Miller's The Crucible
Held in the FCF-Holland Cabaret Theatre so seating is limited.
In a small tight-knit community, personal grievances collide with lust and superstition, fuelling widespread hysteria. Arthur Miller’s timeless parable attacks the evils of mindless persecution and the terrifying power of false accusations.
Arthur Miller is one of America’s greatest playwrights. His many plays include All My Sons, Death of a Salesman and A View from the Bridge.
The Crucible is directed by Scott Johnson. The cast includes:
Tatum Ball
Jamie Bornscheuer
Sonya Caldera
Bradley Cashman
Chloe Copeland Female
Jennica Dombrowski
Sarah Dwight
Brittany Franke Female
Kelly Hajek
Dominic Hamilton
Kyle Kline
Chloe Otstot
Olivia Palmer
Rebecca Palmer
Ashley Shirley
Hanna Watts
Justin Whipple
Gabriela Wodka
CLICK HERE for further details on this project.
CLICK HERE For tickets to the public performances (July 17-26)
Get out of the heat and into a SUMMER OF THEATER!
DFT has SEVEN great summer camps and a summer drama performance! Here’s what is coming up (in date order)
Musical Revue Camp II:
Music from The Lion King
For young artists ages 8-14
Sing, dance and act with us as we create a mini musical revue featuring music from The Lion King. Work with a professional choreographer and musical director to put it all together and share with family and friends on the last day.
Dates: July 13-17, 2015
Days/Time: Mon.-Fri., 9AM-3PM
Location: Episcopal Church of the Nativity (just south of Pinnacle Peak and Miller Roads)
Cost: $225
Showcase: Friday, July 17, 2:30PM
Register online HERE or call 480-488-1981.
Musical Revue Camp III:
Music from the musical, Annie
For young artists ages 8-14
Sing, dance and act with us as we create a mini musical revue based on the music of Annie. Work with a professional choreographer and musical director to put it all together and share with family and friends on the last day.
Dates: July 27-31
Days/Time: Mon.-Fri., 9AM-3PM
Location: Episcopal Church of the Nativity, Miller and Williams Roads
(just south of Pinnacle Peak and Miller Roads in North Scottsdale)
Cost: $225
Showcase: Friday, July 31, 2:30PM
Register online HERE or call 480-488-1981.
Did you know Phoenix New Times Named the Desert Foothills Library
"Best Library in the Valley" in 2014.
July Highlights:
Wednesday, July 15, 1 – 2 p.m.
Travel Talk
Be your own travel guide! Travel tips for the independent traveler. New York City born, long-time Phoenix resident, Paula G. Cullison, travel writer and photographer, has visited more than 35 countries. Have Passport - Will Travel and Journey through the Emerald Isle are two of her current international travel photography exhibits. Register: 480-488-2286.
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NEW! 4th Thursday each month, July 23 and August 27, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Let’s Play Scrabble! (for Adults)
Join us for some fun! We have several Scrabble boards and a Scrabble dictionary…or you are welcome to bring your own (especially if you have a deluxe board!) Feel free to bring refreshments; coffee will be available for purchase. Register: 480-488-2286.
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Saturday, July 25, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
How Baby Boomers Can Financially Prepare for a Happy Retirement
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•Use the Warren Buffett Rule of 100 to decrease Wall Street losses
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•What is more important: Growing Assets or Maximizing Guaranteed Retirement Income?
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•How do you reach the Efficient Frontier, where you have the optimal mix of Return vs. Risk?
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•Why Longevity, Inflation, and Super-Low Interest Rates are Killing Boomer's Retirement Plans
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•Why Sequence of Return Risk Can Derail Your Retirement Plans
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•How Baby Boomers are very Different than their Parents
Presented by Dr. Harold Wong, PhD Economics, who writes the AZ Republic money column. Register: 480-488-2286. The Library does not endorse the products or services of organizations that host events in our facilities.
Coming in August:
Saturday, August 8, 4 – 5:30 p.m.
Desert Foothills Gallery: Hot Summer Show Reception
All are welcome! Complimentary refreshments will be served. RSVP: 480-488-2286.
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Wednesday, August 12, 1 – 2 p.m.
Pioneer Life in the Cave Creek Area
Presented by Evelyn Johnson, Executive Director, Cave Creek Museum. Register: 480-488-2286.
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Tuesday, August 18, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Writing the Contemporary Novel: a Workshop
Betty Webb, acclaimed author of 13 mystery and suspense novels, will focus on gaining writing skills, and structural plot strength. Learn the red flags guaranteed to get your manuscript rejected, the art of self-editing, and tricks to avoid writer’s block. This hands-on writing workshop delves into story structure, tone, theme, arc of action, setting, character development, self-editing, and research. Beginning novelists are faced with the following dilemmas: "Should I outline or not?" Which is more important – character or plot?" "Why did my last rejection slip say my ‘arc of action’ was weak?" Why did the agent tell me my book was unmarketable?" "What does it mean when an agents asks, ‘What is your platform?’" Step by step, Betty’s workshop shows you how to get started, how to structure your story, what traps to avoid, and how to stay in the creative zone until your novel is ready to submit to an agent or publisher. Handouts include a copy of the query letter that gained Betty her own agent, and the actual synopsis of one of her published books. Register: 480-488-2286.
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Saturday, August 29, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Journey to Healing: Women’s Health
Issues to be addressed include: hormonal Imbalance, infertility, acne, premenstrual syndrome, menopause symptoms, endometriosis and more. Learn about the history, scientific principals and efficacy of homeopathy, it and how it addresses the four dimensions of health: Spirit, Emotion, Body and Mind. There will be time for collective and individual Q&A. Presenter Ben Ta’ati, CCH, RSHom, Board Certified in Classical Homeopathy, has practiced homeopathic medicine for 20 years, teaching extensively and having served as Department Chair and Director at the American Medical College of Homeopathy. Register: 480-488-2286.
Desert Foothills Library
Information for all events: Contact Colleen Crowley, Desert Foothills Library, 480-488-2286, ccrowley@dfla.org, dcourt@dfla.org, www.desertfoothillslibrary.org
Where: All events take place at Desert Foothills Library, 38443 North Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, 85327
Cost: FREE
KIDS
Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 9 – July 30
Spanish Classes
Free Spanish classes for Kids ages 8-11. Must call Colleen to register at 480-488-2286. Limited spaces available. Call for more information.
TEENS
Book Face Contest for Teens ages 12-17
Runs May 1 to July 30
Find a book with a face on the cover. Hold it in front of your own face and snap a photo of yourself. Work solo, or in teams of two. Prizes for top three entries. Photos become the property of the library upon being entered into the contest. Contact the library for more details. 1 entry per person. Ask for Colleen at 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
Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center seeks van drivers
The Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center is in need of volunteer drivers to pick-up and drop off food and related items for the food bank. Because requests for food assistance have intensified, van drivers are needed to help ensure the families that are served by Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center receive the food and personal items they so desperately need.
According to executive director Pam DiPietro, Foothills Food Bank seeks individuals with an SUV or small truck who can work one to two days a week for two hours to pick up and transport donated food. Food pick-ups, which range in size/weight, typically are conducted during early morning hours between 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
“The need is critical as we cannot feed those in need without volunteers,” says DiPietro.
Interested and available volunteers can contact John Murphy at 480.600.6978 or by email at jcmamurphy@yahoo.com, can answer questions regarding specific duties.
CONTACT: John Murphy 480.600.6978
***The Foothills Caring Corps***
Urgently Seeking Volunteers to Make a Difference
in the Lives of the Elderly
Do you want to make a difference in your own life and the lives of others?
The Foothills Caring Corps, a volunteer based non-profit organization serving the greater NE Valley, is seeking volunteers to share their talent, skills and time with the organization whose primary mission is to allow the elderly to remain independent and living in their homes.
Volunteers needed for such programs as:
-Van transportation
-Medical transportation
-Mobile meals
-Minor home repair
-Friendly visits
-Medical loan closet
The Foothills Caring Corps aims to provide a rewarding and gratifying experience for both the volunteer and the neighbor. Volunteers are given training, guidance and monitoring to ensure a quality experience. They are allowed to self-select areas in which they would like to be involved and are not required to contribute a minimum number of hours.
“The Caring Corps opens their arms to people with a variety of skills levels, talent and interests. Everyone has an something to contribute.”
The organization conducts monthly Volunteer Orientation sessions from 9 – 11 a.m. at the Foothills Caring Corps offices located at 7275 E. Easy Street, Suite B103, Carefree.
For more information, or to RSVP, call the Foothills Caring Corps at 480-488-1105.
Foothills Caring Corps
Volunteer Orientation Quick Facts:
Event: Volunteer Orientation.
Who: The Foothills Caring Corps
Where: 7275 E. Easy Street, Suite B103, Carefree.
When: The second Thursday of each month.
Info: 480-488-1105 or www.foothillscaringcorps.com.
Van transportation
Mobile meals
Other upcoming events and news
Mountains of the Land Trust Photo Contest: We will be moving to an entirely online contest this year, including photo submissions and voting. Look for details and contest entry information this summer. However, it's never too early to start taking your photos that celebrate Black Mountain and Daisy Mountain!
Desert Discovery Day: Save the date for our 4th annual Desert Discovery Day on Saturday, November 21 at Jewel of the Creek Preserve!
480-488-6131
Consider Making a Donation
You make the difference by providing us the resources to change over 500 lives this year. Please consider making a donation so we can continue to provide outstanding care.
Volunteer Your Time
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.
2015
Save Them All
Donate a FIDO Bag
Today!
Fetch Foundation
Upcoming Events
FREE!
Crime Prevention and Safety Event
March 14th
9am-2pm
Deer Valley
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
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
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.
“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 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.
Located at 6140 Skyline Drive, the Cave Creek 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.
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.
Click on the videos below to see the Cave Creek Museum:
Cave Creek Museum Golden Reef 10 Stamp Mill
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Cave Creek Museum Interior Exhibits
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Cave Creek Museum Exterior Exhibits
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