(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_9-30-13.html

 

 

 

 

 

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In this week's edition:

1. •The Songbird's Nest opens for business on September 30th with great food, home baked goodies, a juice bar, coffee and yoga
   

2. •Updates from the recent Cave Creek Planning Commission and Watery Advisory Committee meetings
   

3. •It's Garage Sale time of the year again and we have some pointers
   

4. •Artist Mark Carroll is profiled
   

5. •We're adding to our Document center on a weekly basis
   

Have a fantastic week!!

 

 

 

 

Here is the Carefree Truth link to Patti Meese's story about her experiences as a Parkinson's patient, when she made a presentation to the Carefree Council in 2012, requesting that October be declared Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month.  http://carefreetruth.com/Carefree_Truth/CFT_159.html

 

Here is the link to the photos Herbert took at the 2012 PD event in Carefree.  http://www.carefree-desert-gardens.com/Carefree_Desert_Gardens/10-20-12_Octoberfest.html.

 

Below, you will find info about the 2013 event.  I hope to see many of you there.  It was lots of fun last year!

 

 

 

 

Letter From the Oktoberfest Event Chairman & Past President of APDA Arizona Chapter

 We are just over one month away from our 9th Annual Oktoberfest for Parkinson’s event in Carefree, located at the world famous Sundial Park & Botanical Gardens.  This year’s Oktoberfest will be bigger and better than ever with our Sunset Sprint for Parkinson’s 10k/5k and Pedal Over Parkinson’s Family Cruiser Bike Ride starting at 4 pm.  Immediately following the exercise events we will be starting the Oktoberfest celebration at 5 pm and the entry fee remains at only $25, which includes unlimited food & drinks.  The $25 entry fee into the Run/Ride events also includes admission into Oktoberfest. 

 We have seen tremendous growth in our attendance every year, and next month we expect to host over 500 people at Oktoberfest.  Oktoberfest for Parkinson’s has become one of the largest and most successful PD community events of the year.  In addition to the gourmet German buffet and dozens of fine ales and wine to sample, there are multiple live music performances and gigantic silent auction. 

 Our Grand Prize is an all-inclusive romantic trip for two to Sonoma for a weekend in wine country.  The prize includes air fare, hotel and a private winery tour of Kendall-Jackson Estate by the CEO, Rick Tigner.  Afterwards you will be joining Rick and his wife for a gourmet dinner experience you will not soon forget.  These raffle tickets are available for purchase online at our website for only $25 per and 5 for $100.  We are only selling 1000 tickets and you do not have to be present at Oktoberfest to win. 

 All of the proceeds from Oktoberfest benefit our service programs and support community initiatives such as Neuro Wellness Centers, the Meds Connection program and our educational Power Over Parkinson’s Conferences held throughout the year across the state. 

 I hope you are able to join us on Saturday, October 26th in Carefree.  We are still in need of volunteers for the day of the event and also on several of our planning committees.  If you are interested in volunteering in anyway, please email our event coordinator Jessica Beach at jessabee11@gmail.com.  You can also sign-up to volunteer on the Oktoberfest for Parkinson’s event page on our website. 

 Thanks for taking the time to open this newsletter and read about our event.  I look forward to seeing you next month in Carefree.

 Joey Gregan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hi Lyn, Jan Misseri here.  Just would like to put a little something in the great "Carefree Truth".  I am searching for a position as an administrative assistant/customer service provider as well as a pet sitter. Will match prices you are paying now.  I've worked in all of these areas for the past sixteen years and can provide references.  I live in Carefree so I am readily available to all in the area.  Please feel free to contact me either by email - casbin@aol.com or by phone - 480-488-5182.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Handmade Lighting Coming this fall  to 

The Wild Holly Gallery

 

Wild Holly Gallery

22 Easy Street

Carefree, AZ. 

480-595-8757

www.wildhollygallery.com

 

 

 

 

 

We are debuting our new Fall Menu and will be having Fabulous Specials Every Night to Celebrate

 

Friday's Special is an Organically Grown, prime filet with Bearnaise Sauce, herbed Risotto Cake and Vegetable Tureen with Chive Vinaigrette a beautiful dish offered for your dining pleasure, come to Venues and start your Weekend with some Social Hour Cocktails and a marvelous dinner 

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Two Great Events Next Week at Venues Cafe

Vino & Canvas - Tuesday, September 24th

and

Don't Miss our First Wine Maker Dinner featuring 

PEJU Winery, Napa Valley

Only a few spots left - Wednesday, September 25th,

 in the Upstairs Gallery  

Vino & Canvas

 

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Make Reservations now for Our First Wine Pairing Dinner of the Fall

    seating is limited and reservations are required

 

 

When: Wednesday, September 25th, 6:30pm

Where: The Upstairs Gallery at Venues Cafe...seating is limited we have 8-10 seats left 

 

Overlooking the beautiful Carefree Gardens & Black Mountain

Peju Wine Maker Dinner

$59 per person 

 

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Amuse Bouche

Chef's Surprise

 

Local Organic Arugula

Crab & Vegetable Timbale, Saffron Capers Sauce

PEJU Chardonnay

 

Pan Seared Duck Breast 

Celery Root Mashed, Cherry Glaze

TESS Red & White Blend

 

Open Faced Wild Mushroom Ravioli

House Made Italian Sausage with Roasted Fennel & Confit Campari Tomato

PEJU Merlot

 

Slow Braised Lamb Osso Bucco

Roasted Butternut Squash & Mirepoix, Braising Jus

PEJU Cabernet

 

Venues Dessert Sampler

 

 

Call Venues Cafe 480-595-9909

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Contact Us

748 Easy Street

Suite 4

PO Box 734

Carefree, Arizona 85377

480-488-3363 Office

480-488-0328 Fax

Email Us

 

Business Breakfast with APS

Tomorrow, September 26

8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

 

Harold's Corral

6895 E Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek 

 

Come listen to Ed Fox, Vice President of APS, speak about the 2013 Legislative actions and impact to AZ business climate - including the Transaction Tax,National energy issues, trends and impact to AZ businesses

Learn about...

1. •Net Metering - Solar residential market
   

2. •Deregulation - Business impact
   

3. •APS role in the communities we serve
   

Come with your questions!!  

 

$6 for Members

$10 for Non-members