Good to receive this info.—Thanks Lyn.

Marilyn Maloney

 

John Crane is an outstanding choice.

Ellen Van Riper

 

 

Very nicely done Lyn! As always...never stop!

Mike Krahe

(Lyn's note: Mike was one of the 6 excellent candidates who volunteered to fill the vacated Council seat.)

 

 

 

Lyn,

I am curious as to why you showed in your video the "full" statements of the Mayor and rest of council, yet you greatly abbreviated my comments to only 1-2 sentences. Hardly seems equable; and moreover, you missed the heart of my retort statement regarding Vice Mayor Price's recommendation that the "only" qualifier to appoint the next council member be dependent on whether the candidate elects to run in the next election or not.
Greatly disappointed,
Councilman Farrar
(Lyn's note: We thought that was the gist of what you said, Mike. The entire statements from the others were not included either, except for the Mayor, who did a nice summary. If you would like to elaborate on your position, please send me a letter and I'll be happy to publish it. We certainly didn't mean to make you feel short changed.)

 

 

 

Sounds like Carefree is blessed with good candidates for both elective and appointed offices. I also have this sneaky feeling that your 'little blog/newsletter' probably has more influence in the community than any single member of the council or city government - which is a good thing (when compared to the influence of the Snoring News on Cave Creek!). Keep doing what you do so well.

Larry Holland

(Lyn's note: Carefree is blessed to have an excellent Council and staff.)

 

Information: Debbra Determan, Foothills Caring Corps, 480-488-1105, debbrad@foothillscaringcorps.com, Kim Prince, Proven Media, 480-221-7995, kim@provenmediaservices.com.

ELDER HEALTH EVENT/

SEPTEMBER FALLS PREVENTION MONTH

Learn to Prevent Slips, Trips and Falls

FALL PREVENTION EVENT

September 26 Marks Falls Prevention Day

In Carefree and Cave Creek

Falls are the leading cause of death from injury among people 65 and older.

Learn to reduce risk factors associated with falls at this two-hour event.

CAREFREE/CAVE CREEK/N. SCOTTSDALE – (September 13, 2012) – The public is invited to learn how to prevent trips, slips and falls leading to injury at the Falls Prevention event, taking place from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 26 at the FCF-Holland Community Center, 34250 N. 60th St., in Scottsdale.

The event, which commemorates National Falls Prevention Month in September, includes balance screenings, Yoga and Tai Chi demonstrations, a panel discussion, equipment and resource displays along with interactive information that will provide a variety of community resources that work to provide safety in the home.

For information or to RSVP, call 480-488-1105.

According to the Area Agency on Aging in Phoenix:

· Falls are the leading cause of death from injury among people 65 and over.

· Nearly 33% of all falls in the elderly involve environmental hazards in the home.

· Failure to exercise regularly results in poor muscle tone, decreased strength, and loss of bone mass and flexibility.

The event is a program of the Northeast Valley Coalition that consists of the Foothills Caring Corps, Carefree Physical Therapy, The Foothills Community Foundation, the Rural-Metro Fire Department, Scottsdale Healthcare, the Desert Foothills Library and Sonora Quest Laboratories. The coalition was established in 2011 to raise awareness about accidental falls, to assist in fall prevention and to provide helpful resources in the community.

According to Debbra Determan, executive director of the Foothills Caring Corps, fall-related injuries are often serious enough to result in hospitalization and premature death. Persons who fall often face significant declines in mobility and independence.

“The good news is that many of these risk factors are preventable. The bad news is some people believe falls are a normal part of aging and are not preventable. This is not the case,” said Determan.

In honor of the event, the governments of Cave Creek and Carefree have both proclaimed Wednesday, September 26, 2012 as Fall Prevention Day.

 

 

 

INFORMATION: Jo Gemmill, Carefree Christmas Festival, CarefreeTea@aol.com, 480-236-9996 or Kim Prince, Proven Media, kim@provenmediaservices.com, 480-221-7995.

HOLIDAY/CHRISTMAS EVENT

***5th Annual Carefree, Arizona Christmas Festival***

Three Day Holiday Event features

Electric Light Parade, Fireworks Extravaganza,

Real Snow, Live Music, Carolers, Christmas Gift and Food Market

All events are FREE and take place along Easy Street in Downtown Carefree.

Experience real snow as the quaint high-desert town of Carefree, Ariz., is transformed into a winter wonderland.

CAREFREE/CAVE CREEK/N. SCOTTSDALE – (September 6, 2012) – Imagine a quaint town named Carefree set high in the foothills of Arizona’s Sonoran Desert, suddenly transformed into a lighted Christmas winter wonderland.

Experience it yourself at the 5th Annual Carefree Christmas Festival, taking place along Easy Street in downtown Carefree, Friday, December 7 through Sunday, December 9.

Free holiday events for the entire family will take place throughout the weekend and include an Electric Light Parade and Holiday Fireworks Extravaganza, live music, a gift and food market and 25 tons of real snow.

The Electric Light Parade will take place at 6 p.m. on Saturday and feature more than sixty lighted entries. The Holiday Fireworks Extravaganza will takes place at 8 p.m., immediately following the parade. Parade attendees are encouraged to arrive early and bring lawn chairs to get a prime viewing spot.

The Carefree Christmas Gift Market by Magic Bird will take place throughout the weekend and will feature more than 100 gift vendors offering a wide array of holiday gift shopping options and seasonal food and drink favorites.

Real snow and Santa are the highlights of the Kid’s Zone at the festival. More than 25 tons of snow, a snow slide, bounce house and other activities are available for children of all ages. Santa will be available for photos throughout the event.

Carefree Christmas Festival hours are 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Other activities include a Christmas Swing Time free concert, pet parade, caroling, horse-drawn carriage rides, a farmers market, a North Pole mailbox and much more.

“In just five years, our tiny little Christmas festival has become one of the most popular and well attended holiday events in the Valley,” said event founder Jo Gemmill, a Carefree resident and owner of the English Rose Tea Room. “This year we expect nearly 20,000 visitors to attend the festival, which is quite a feat considering the population our community is just 3,400 residents,” she said.

For information and a full schedule of events, visit CarefreeChristmasFestival.com.

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Information: Roberta Toombs Rechlin, Magic Bird Festivals, 480-488-2014, ccmagicbird@aol.com

Kim Prince, Proven Media, 480-221-7995, kim@provenmediaservices.com

Magic Bird Festivals Announces Upcoming Schedule of Featured Events – Highlighting Southwestern Art, Native American Culture, Food and Dance – and Chocolate

CAREFREE, ARIZ. [August 30, 2012] – Magic Bird Festivals, a Cave Creek, Ariz.-based event planning company is pleased to announce its upcoming fall and winter festival schedule. The family-friendly art and culture events will all take place in downtown Carefree, Ariz. at the Carefree Desert Gardens, an outdoor botanical garden, located at 101 Easy Street. All festivals will begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at 5 p.m. Admission is free.

Schedule of events:

Carefree Fine Art of the Southwest Festival – November 23-25, 2012

Set in the Carefree Desert Gardens and Amphitheater, this festival will feature authentic, vetted Southwestern and Native American fine arts and high quality crafts. The festival will also feature live music and other live entertainment. Up to 100 arts and crafts booths and numerous food-concession booths will be woven throughout. 12,000 people are expected to attend the three-day long festival.

Carefee Indian Market and Cultural Festival – January 25-27, 2013

The 2nd Annual Carefree Indian Market and Cultural Festival will take place at the Carefree Desert Gardens, in Carefree. It will feature authentic Native American arts and crafts from up to 100 vetted Native American artists, as well as entertainment and food. Live hoop dancing and live Native American folk music will be part of the eclectic show meant to celebrate the rich culture of local Native American communities. 20,000 people are expected to attend the three-day long festival.

Carefree Festival of Fine Chocolate and Fine Art – February 14-17, 2013

The crown jewel of the Magic Bird event schedule is the Carefree Festival of Fine Chocolate and Fine Art, which will take place at the Carefree Desert Gardens beginning Valentine’s Day, 2013. The four day long outdoor festival will feature up to 100 exhibitors of fine art, fine chocolate and other confections. Music and other entertainment will be part of the festival. 12,000 people are expected to attend. There are up to 100 art and culinary booths and eight food concession booths are available for exhibitors.

Magic Bird Festivals has been successfully producing events and festivals, often highlighting the rich Native American culture in the Valley, for more than 20 years. The husband and wife team have ten events scheduled in the next year, with a few more still in the hopper.

“We are very proud of the strong Native American culture here in Arizona,” says Roberta Toombs Rechlin, founder of Magic Bird Festivals. “We’re very excited to work with the town of Carefree. The location couldn’t be any better, the Carefree Town Garden Center will be a beautiful backdrop for these great events.”

“And really, what woman doesn’t love chocolate on Valentine’s Day?”

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About Magic Bird Festivals

Magic Bird Festivals was founded by Roberta Toombs Rechlin and Lester Rechlin in 1989. The Cave Creek, Ariz.-based company also presents many locally inspired events throughout the year, including the Carefree Christmas Festival Gift Market, the Talking Stick Balloon Festival Market and the Carefree Cave Creek Balloon Festival Market. For more information, visit magicbirdfestivals.com, call 480-488-2014 or write PO Box 1803, Cave Creek, Arizona 85327.

For more information about this topic, please contact Kim Prince at 480-221-7995 or kim@provenmediaservices.com.