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Letters from Readers & Events: 9/3/14
Non profit Events
CHAPTER 2 BOOKS at
Desert Foothills Library
38443 N. Schoolhouse Road
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
480-488-2777
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Monday-Friday: 9 am - 4 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday: Noon - 4 pm
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Friday, September 5th from 9 am to 6 pm
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Sunday, September 7th from 12 noon to 4 pm
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Our Price: $0.50
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Our Price: $1.00
Location:
At the Desert Foothills Library on the tables and black carts outside Chapter 2 Books.
We accept cash, check and debit/credit cards. Minimum purchase of $10.00 for debit/credit card purchases.
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Join The Fetch Foundation For A FUNraising Event.
PLAY BUNCO, MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
The Fetch Foundation
33739 N. Scottsdale Road #101, Scottsdale, Arizona 85266
Phone: (480) 678-2522
Email: gail@thefetchfoundation.com
For more information:
Vicki Preston, Conservation Director, Desert Foothills Land Trust – (480) 488‐6131;
vpreston@dflt.org; www.dflt.org
Take a Hike! And Boost Your Knowledge of the Sonoran Desert
Space is Limited for the Four-Week Session
(North Valley Communities, AZ) – Desert Foothills Land Trust (DFLT) is pleased to offer its exciting program called “Focus on the Foothills” to share the natural history of the incredible Sonoran Desert place with our community.
The interactive four-week course begins in late September and presents a wealth of natural, cultural and historical knowledge which, if participants choose, prepares them for ongoing volunteer opportunities with DFLT.
Led by conservation director Vicki Preston, each session will include both classroom and trail time on DFLT preserves. Informative and entertaining experts for each course include local authors, biologists and botanists.
Preston explains, “This is a great opportunity to learn more about the critters, plants, rocks and history of our desert, and to ask all those natural history questions you’ve been wondering about. It’s also a good way to explore the possibility of getting more involved in local land conservation through our volunteer programs.”
Residents and fans of North Scottsdale, North Phoenix, Anthem, New River, Carefree and Cave Creek are invited to join like-minded neighbors to learn more about the rich heritage in our backyard. Sessions will be held on consecutive Saturdays from 9 am until approximately noon to allow working professionals to participate.
Session dates:
September 20
September 27
October 4
October 11
November 1 (optional, free Volunteer Preserve Steward training)
The $35 cost covers all course materials. Participants aged 16 or older are welcome but space is limited, so register soon. To register, please visit www.dflt.org 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 more than 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.
Lyn,
On Tuesday I delivered 150/60 horseshoes to the Museum.
Best,
Reg Monachino
(Lyn's note: They are looking for a total of 200, so can still use some more. Keep 'em coming!)
Cave Creek Museum Seeks Horseshoes and Volunteers
Though Cave Creek Museum is closed for the summer, much is happening behind the scenes to prepare for the new season. The Museum, which will re-open to the public on Oct. 1, has two separate needs and is seeking the public’s assistance:
200 Horseshoes Needed for Children’s Program:
Once again, the Museum will host several children’s programs throughout the season, and Cave Creek Museum executive director Evelyn Johnson is seeking the public’s help in securing 200 horseshoes.
“We’re planning something fun that will be announced soon, but in order to pull it off, we need an estimated 200 horseshoes,” Evelyn Johnson said. “Equestrian life has always been a big part of our community’s history and we appreciate any donations.”
Call for Volunteers of All Ages:
The Museum is seeking volunteers of all ages for a variety of positions, including docents, Stamp Mill operators, a handyman and special project-based positions. Experience is not necessary, though a background in public speaking, education, hospitality, retail and merchandising, construction, and digital media will be helpful.
While volunteers are needed now to build new exhibits, the Museum is in need of volunteers throughout the season for two very large ongoing projects: Digitizing more than 20,000 documents and operating the historic Golden Reef Stamp Mill, Cave Creek’s original Stamp Mill which dates back to 1880.
Docent training orientations for volunteers are being planned as are special trainings for those who qualify for Stamp Mill operator positions. For more details or to volunteer, call(480) 488-2764, or visit www.cavecreekmuseum.org.
Celebrate your Independence!
Independence can often be related to wheels. Peoples' Independence and mobility with a car, walker, and wheelchair is being promoted by the Caring Corps. Imagine neighbors planning their day to revolve around finding help to meet basic needs dependent on wheels. Wheels to get to and from you Doctor's appointments, pharmacy, grocery shopping, banking, and wheels for walking to answer the door or wheeling yourself to get out of the house , or perhaps going out for lunch. Help your older neighbors to regain independence by volunteering through Foothills Caring Corps. Spend two hours of your day celebrating your independence by giving independence to others. Attend an orientation session on the second Thursday of the month to volunteer in North Scottsdale, Carefree, Cave Creek, or North Phoenix. Celebration and gratitude for your independence could be a life changing experience for your neighbor and yourself. Please call 480-488-1105. Those who can, DO. Those who can do more, VOLUNTEER. http://www.foothillscaringcorps.com/
Imagine you have just moved here with your spouse. A lifetime dream finally realized. Your spouse has a heart attack. You are not familiar with the area but there are so many doctors and specialists to see. How do you get your spouse to the needed appointments? You can call the Foothills Caring Corps who will provide transportation to area doctors through the services provided by their many volunteers. Come be one of those volunteers who help to our neighbors live independently. Call the Foothills Caring Corps at 480-488-1105.
Maggie Palmer
Foothills Caring Corps
P.O.Box 831
Carefree, AZ 85377
MedicalTransportation Coordinator
480-488-1105
maggiep@foothillscaringcorps.com
Thursday
October 23rd
6pm - 9pm
Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion
100 Easy Street
Carefree, AZ
3rd Annual Event
Benefiting Foothills Animal Rescue
Sample fine wines and local fares from the top restaurants in the Cave Creek/Carefree/North Scottsdale area. Enjoy a night under the stars, live jazz and the chance to bid on over 50 silent auction items ranging from golf outings to wine tastings and much more! Tickets are$25 each and be purchased at our shelter and online after September 1. For information regarding food or wine hosting or sponsorship opportunities, please call us at 480-488-9890.
UPCOMING EVENTS
"Pars and Putting for Paws"
On September 14, come out and tee it up for a good "paws". We are thankful to our friends at City Host for partnering with Foothills for what will be a great day at Orange Tree Golf Resort. For more information and to register, visit:
Monsoon Adoption Specials
Help us make room for more rescues by considering a new addition to your family or by referring a friend. Monsoon Dog specials are just $50 - you could also "Double the Cuddle" by adopting two kittens for the price of one - only $75!
Please visit our website to view all available pets and monsoon specials at Foothills Animal Rescue
Eat in, Carry-Out, Cater a Party while supporting Foothills!
September 27 will be "Foothills Day" at the Rubio's in North Scottsdale! 20% of all orders received on this will be donated to Foothills. Simply go to the link below to print out the redemption coupon. Enjoy the good food while supporting our shelter pets!
Go to - Rubio's Foothills Fundraisier
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ARIZONA MUSICFEST 2015
Following up on a record-breaking 2014 Festival which realized a 42% increase in ticket sales, Arizona Musicfest announces Arizona Musicfest 2015 (January 29 - March 5, 2015). Featuring top artists of Classical, Chamber, Jazz, Rock and Roll, Country, Bluegrass and Pop, the 2015 Festival will offer fourteen extraordinary concerts at venues in Scottsdale and Phoenix.
Highlights of this exceptional musical experience, regarded as "America's Premier Winter Music Festival," are:
Hotel California - A Salute to the Eagles
Thursday, January 29, at 7:30pm
The Eagles mega hits "Take It Easy," "Heartache Tonight," "Desperado," "Hotel California," and solo titles from Don Henley, Glen Frey and Joe Walsh are the backbone of this exciting, action-packed tribute to one of the greatest Rock and Roll Hall of Fame bands in history, the Eagles. Hotel California, one of the most popular tribute acts on the scene today, faithfully reproduces the sound of the Eagles classic studio recordings.
Venue: Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale 85255
Tickets: $23; $33, $49, $65; College with ID $10
Call (480) 840-0457 or visit www.azmusicfest.org
Feelin' Groovy - The Era of Simon & Garfunkel
Monday, February 2 at 7:30pm
Charismatic performer Jim Witter takes you on a groovy trip through the hit playlist and pop culture memories of the 1960s via the era's most popular duo, Simon and Garfunkel, featuring seminal songs like "The Sound of Silence," "I am a Rock," "Homeward Bound," "A Hazy Shade of Winter," "Bridge Over Troubled Water," "The Boxer," "Cecilia," and "Scarborough Fair."
Venue: Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale 85255
Tickets: $23, $33, $49, $65; College with ID $10
Call (480) 840-0457 or visit www.azmusicfest.org
The Duke Ellington Orchestra
Friday, February 6 at 7:30pm
Composer, bandleader and influential icon of American Music, jazz artist Duke Ellington and his band, The Duke Ellington Orchestra, entertained millions of people around the world with jazz standards such as "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)," "Sophisticated Lady," "Mood Indigo," "Solitude," "Take the A Train" and "Satin Doll." "Mood Indigo," one of many Duke Ellington Orchestra recordings inducted into the GRAMMY Hall of Fame, is on NPR's list of the 100 most important musical works of the 20th Century. Ellington's rich legacy continues to thrill as the band is discovered anew with each generation.
Venue: Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale 85255
Tickets: $23, $33, $49, $65; College with ID $10
Call (480) 840-0457 or visit www.azmusicfest.org
New York Polyphony
Sunday, February 8 at 3pm
Early Music. Modern sensibility. Praised for a "rich, natural sound that's larger and more complex than the sum of its parts" (NPR), New York Polyphony is regarded as one of the finest vocal chamber ensembles in the world. Geoffrey Williams, countertenor; Steven Caldicott Wilson, tenor; Christopher Dylan Herbert, baritone; and Craig Phillips, bass, apply a distinctively modern touch to repertoire that ranges from austere medieval melodies to cutting-edge contemporary compositions. Arizona Musicfest presents this special concert in collaboration with the Musical Instrument Museum.
Venue: MIM Music Theater, located in the Musical Instrument Museum,
4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 85050
Tickets: $47.50, $57.50
Call (480) 478-6000 or visit www.azmusicfest.org
Mike Kocour Quintet
Tuesday, February 10 at 7:30pm
Hailed by the Chicago Tribune as "one of the most sophisticated pianists in jazz," Mike Kocour has performed around the world with artists and ensembles as varied as Dizzy Gillespie and the Chicago Symphony. He has been a guest on National Public Radio's "Piano Jazz with Marion McPartland," enthusiastically introduced to international radio audiences as a brilliant pianist and composer, "He plays with remarkable creativity and a technique to die for. Sparkling sophistication, the order of the day."
Venue: Troon Country Club, 25000 North Windy Walk Drive, Scottsdale 85255
Cocktails: A cash bar is available
Tickets: $49
Call (480) 840-0457 or visit www.azmusicfest.org
Steep Canyon Rangers
Thursday, February 12 at 7:30pm
Nimble instrumental agility, tight vocal harmonies, and inventive songwriting have made Steep Canyon Rangers an audience favorite. Appearing on television's "Austin City Limits," the "Late Show with David Letterman," and the "Today Show," as well as onstage at Carnegie Hall and the Grand Ole Opry, Steep Canyon Rangers is considered one of the most respected bluegrass ensembles performing today. The band won a GRAMMY Award in 2013 for their album Nobody Knows You and frequently appears alongside comedian/banjo master Steve Martin. "True bluegrass, when done well, is a thing of art and the Steep Canyon Rangers are the genre's current Rembrandt." (Examiner.com)
Venue: Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale 85255
Tickets: $49, $65; College with ID $10
Call (480) 840-0457 or visit www.azmusicfest.org
Pianist Orli Shaham
Tuesday, February 17 at 7:30pm
A consummate musician recognized for her grace, subtlety and vitality, Orli Shaham has established an impressive international reputation as one of today's most gifted pianists. Hailed by critics on four continents, Shaham is in demand for her prodigious skills and admired for her interpretations of both standard and modern repertoire. The Chicago Tribune recently referred to her as "a first-rate Mozartean" in a performance with the Chicago Symphony, and London's Guardian said Shaham's playing was "perfection" during her recent Proms debut with the BBC Symphony Orchestra.
Venue: Temple Chai, 4645 East Marilyn Road, Phoenix 85032
(south of Greenway, west of Tatum)
Tickets: $34, $50; College with ID $10
Call (480) 840-0457 or visit www.azmusicfest.org
Bob Moody & Friends
Featuring Simply Three
Thursday, February 19 at 5:30pm & 8:30pm
Multi-talented Robert Moody, Arizona Musicfest Artistic Director, hosts and performs in this unique cabaret-style evening featuring a variety of outstanding guest artists. This much-loved annual concert offers a wide range of musical styles, showcasing the entertaining diversity, artistry and accessibility of Maestro Moody and his talented friends. Featured guest artist for 2015 is Simply Three (Glen McDaniel, violin; Nicholas Villalobos, bass; Zack Clark, cello), the hip string ensemble that has taken audiences and YouTube by storm. This is a Festival favorite that is sure to be a sell out for BOTH shows!
Venue: Fairway House at Grayhawk, 8620 E. Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale 85255
Cocktails: A cash bar is available
Tickets: $49
Call (480) 840-0457 or visit www.azmusicfest.org
FESTIVAL HEADLINER
Rosanne Cash
The River & The Thread
Friday, February 20 at 7:30pm
GRAMMY Award winner Rosanne Cash performs songs from her new hit recording, The River & The Thread, plus other favorites. Since her 1981 breakout hit, Seven Year Ache, Cash has followed in the footsteps of her legendary father, Johnny Cash, by extending the country genre to appeal to an even-wider and appreciative audience. A twelve-time GRAMMY nominee, Cash has also scored 11 No. 1 country hit singles, 21 Top 40 country singles and two Gold Records, plus 2014 Americana Music Association award nominations for Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, and Song of the Year.
Venue: Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale 85255
Tickets: $33, $43, $59, $75;
Call (480) 840-0457 or visit www.azmusicfest.org
ARIZONA MUSICFEST
FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA WEEK
Featuring Players From the Nation's Finest Orchestras
Scheherazade and Mozart
Arizona Musicfest Orchestra
Conducted by Robert Moody
Featuring Ricardo Morales, clarinet
Tuesday, February 24 at 7:30pm
Festival Orchestra Week opens with a dazzling program. Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade is a technicolor tour-de- force of intense orchestral colors and a captivating story inspired by The Arabian Nights. The solo violin of Frank Huang, Concertmaster of the Houston Symphony and Arizona Musicfest Orchestra, is the voice of Scheherazade as she enchants the Sultan
Mozart's Clarinet Concerto is a work of absolute genius that exquisitely displays the tone, range and agility of the clarinet, especially in the hands of featured soloist Ricardo Morales. "Hearing the amazing Ricardo Morales play ... was riveting!" proclaimed The New York Times whose critics regard him as a star of the clarinet world. Morales is former Principal Clarinet of the New York Philharmonic and the Metropolitan Opera, and currently Principal Clarinet of The Philadelphia Orchestra and Arizona Musicfest Orchestra.
The concert opens with Fanfare Ritmico. This work by GRAMMY and Pulitzer Prize winner Jennifer Higdon is a rich tapestry of sound. "Higdon's work is traditionally rooted yet imbued with integrity, freshness and a desire to entertain." The Times of London.
Venue: Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale 85255
Tickets: $49, $65; College with ID $10
Call (480) 840-0457 or visit www.azmusicfest.org
Beethoven, Bach & The Blue Danube
Arizona Musicfest Orchestra
Conducted by Robert Moody
Featuring Orion Weiss, piano
Thursday, February 26 at 7:30pm
Beethoven's majestic, sublime and much loved
Emperor Piano Concerto will be performed by one of the season's most sought-after soloists, Orion Weiss. His deeply felt and exceptionally crafted performances go far beyond his technical mastery and have won him worldwide acclaim. "When you're named after one of the biggest constellations in the night sky, the pressure is on to display a little star power - and the young pianist Orion Weiss did exactly that," said The Washington Post.
The extravagant orchestral transcription of Bach's Prelude & Fugue in E-flat Major is richly and imaginatively scored, eliminating the organ in exchange for enormous orchestral color. In just 22 minutes, Richard Strauss' Der Rosenkavalier Suite captures the many moods of the three-hour opera with all its tender moments and gorgeous music.
One of the most popular works in classical music, Johann Strauss'
Blue Danube Waltz is universally adored for its familiar signature melody.
Venue: Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale 85255
Tickets: $49, $65; College with ID $10
Call (480) 840-0457 or visit www.azmusicfest.org
Storm Large, Lead Singer of Pink Martini
The Crazy Arc of Love
Arizona Musicfest Orchestra
Conducted by Robert Moody
Friday, February 27 at 7:30pm
With her sultry blend of classical, jazz and pop, Pink Martini's lead singer, Storm Large, joins Robert Moody and the full Arizona Musicfest Orchestra for an unforgettable night. Storm Large is "Sensational!" - The New York Times. "An intoxicating and un-missable cocktail of power and vulnerability," - The Times of London. Her remarkable voice thrilled sold-out audiences when she performed with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center and Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl. The Crazy Arc of Love covers standards from the Great American Songbook to modern classics and popular hits, including My Funny Valentine, Someone to Watch Over Me, I've Got You Under My Skin, Hopelessly Devoted, Total Eclipse of the Heart, and more.
Venue: Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale 85255
Tickets: $23, $33, $49, $65; College with ID $10
Call (480) 840-0457 or visit www.azmusicfest.org
Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4 & Janáček Glagolitic Mass
Arizona Musicfest Orchestra, Chorus and Soloists
Conducted by Robert Moody
Dr. Rebecca Lord, Chorus Master
Sunday, March 1 at 3pm
One of Tchaikovsky's greatest works, the dramatic masterpiece Symphony No. 4 is the blockbuster anchor of this thrilling concert featuring the extraordinary talents of the Arizona Musicfest Orchestra. Profoundly expressive, pushing the boundary of every emotion, Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4 has it all: painful melancholy, capricious dreams and exuberant triumph.
This tour de force is paired with one of the 20th century's masterworks, Janáček's remarkable Glagolitic Mass. With its synthesis of thunderous brass outbursts, rhythmic energy, radiant melodies and interludes of rapt contemplation, the Glagolitic Mass has established itself as a spectacular contribution to the choral and orchestral repertoire.
The concert opens with Anton Bruckner's powerful setting of Psalm 150 for chorus, soprano soloist and orchestra.
Venue: Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale 85255
Tickets: $49, $65; College with ID $10
Call (480) 840-0457 or visit www.azmusicfest.org
FESTIVAL FINALE
The Bronx Wanderers
Thursday, March 5 at 7:30pm
This is the ultimate soundtrack of 50s, 60s and 70s rock and roll! The music of Frankie Valli, Paul Anka, Neil Sedaka, and many other greats, performed with superlative vocals and musicianship, infectious energy, and a genuine love for the music. The Bronx Wanderers turn back time with heartfelt authentic and original renditions of chart-topping songs like "The Wanderer," "American Graffiti," "Happy Days," "Sherry," "Runaway," "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place," "Teenager in Love," and "Put Your Head on my Shoulder."
Venue: Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale 85255
Tickets: $23, $33, $49, $65; Student $5; College with ID $10
Call (480) 840-0457 or visit www.azmusicfest.org
Arizona Musicfest 2015 Season Preview
Desert Foothills Library Youth Events/Programs
Information for all events: Contact Susan Alberts or David Court, Desert Foothills Library, 480-488-2286, salberts@dfla.org, dcourt@dfla.org, www.desertfoothillslibrary.org
Where: All events below take place at Desert Foothills Library, 38443 North Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, 85327.
Cost: All events are free.
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When: 9:45 AM – 10:15 AM, Tuesday (every week)
What: Toddler Storytime (ages 2-5)
Join us for stories and songs at the library!
No registration required.
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When: 9:45 AM – 10:15 AM, Thursday (every week)
What: Little Ones Storytime (ages birth-36 months)
Join us for stories and songs at the library!
No registration required.
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When: 1 – 3 PM (last Sunday of each month)
What: Teen Advisory Group
This group brings together teens who are interested in being involved here at the Desert Foothills Library. Whether through volunteering or brainstorming for programs, come meet other library enthusiasts and share your ideas. Refreshments are provided.
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When: 4:00 – 5:00 PM every Friday
What: Teen Table Games
Looking for something to do on a Friday afternoon? Join us for table games – from Pictionary to Monopoly, chess and checkers and much more! Refreshments are provided.
Brain Time for Toddlers
(ages 18-36 months, 3-week series)
This course emphasizes child/parent interaction, reinforces early literacy skills, encourages brain development, and prepares your child's brain for success in school.
Thursdays, 9/18 - 10/2
10:30 AM
Books Can...
(ages 0-5 years, 6-week series)
This course uses popular picture books to promote your child's social and emotional development as well as address challenging behaviors.
Thursdays, 10/16 - 11/20
10:30 AM
Don't miss:
Wendy the Witch
A yearly favorite, Wendy the Witch returns to the Desert Foothills Library this October to entertain and inspire children with a little Halloween magic!
October 27th @ 11:00 AM
Recommended for ages 3-10
To register, call 480-488-2286
Don't miss
LEGO club
September 25th @ 4:00 PM
October 23rd @ 4:00 PM
Come build your own adventure! Collaborate with your peers to build fantastic machines or elaborate buildings - your imagination is the only requirement!
Recommended for ages 4+
To register, call 480-488-2286
Desert Foothills Library 2014 Adult Events/Programs
Information for all events: Contact Dereth DeHaan or David Court, Desert Foothills Library, 480-488-2286, ddehaan@dfla.org, dcourt@dfla.org, www.desertfoothillslibrary.org
Where: All events below take place at Desert Foothills Library, 38443 North Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, 85327.
Cost: All events are free, except where noted.
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When: May 29 – July 26
What: Literary Elements: Summer Reading Program for Adults!
By mid-May, look for program and registration details on our website and at the
library. All registration will be online. When you complete the program
you'll be able to choose a free book from an extensive list, and be
eligible for other prizes!
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When: 4 – 5 p.m., Every Tuesday
NEW! What: Guided Meditation
Modern science continues to prove that meditation, an ancient and powerful technique, helps us deeply rest, connect to our inner selves and restore ourselves physically, mentally, and spiritually. Guided meditation practice will help you to de-stress from the busy-ness of your everyday life, restore good sleep habits and change destructive habits and thoughts. In this practice, we lie on the floor with closed eyes and relax in the space just before sleep. This may be easier for you than traditional seated meditation. Please bring any props, such as a yoga mat or a blanket, that will make you more comfortable. If you cannot lie down on the floor, you may sit on a chair. Instructors Judith Zeiger and Marci Sheer. Special Registration Process: Call or email Judith Zeiger (480)760-5645 jazeiger@cox.net.
Cost: $5 cash, pay to instructor at each class.
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When: REGULAR Class 8:45 – 9:45 a.m., Every Friday; CHAIR Class 10 – 10:30 a.m.
NEW! CHAIR Class 1 – 1:45 p.m., Every Wednesday
What: Qigong/Tai Chi Easy
A discipline that can be practiced and benefits gained at any age – you are never too old! A blending of Qigong and Tai Chi, with deep breathing and repeated gentle motions and stretches to improve health, balance, agility and flexibility. The “Chair” class is for anyone who wants to take it extra slow and easy. Wear loose clothing and bare feet. Limited to 15. Special Registration Process: Call or email instructor Bina Bou: 480-284-1300 or bina.b75@gmail.com.
Cost: Prepay instructor $20 cash for 4 classes; or $8 drop-in.
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When: 1 – 2 p.m., Every Sunday
NEW! Noon – 1 p.m., Every Thursday
What: Gentle Yoga
This slow-paced class focuses on breathing, gentle yoga poses, and stretching to increase flexibility and balance. Please bring a yoga mat. Limited to 15. Special Registration Process: Call or email instructor Sylvia Labrado: 480-776-4743 or agelessyogaaz@gmail.com.
Cost: $5 cash, pay to instructor at each class.
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What: Spanish Offerings
When: 10:30 a.m. – noon, Every Wednesday
What: Intermediate Conversational Spanish.
Informal chat session using various books, flashcards, etc. Beginning April 23, each week will feature a half-hour episode of the Destinos series on DVD, followed by discussion in Spanish. No instructor. Contact Barbara Koca, 480-488-5332.
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When: 3 – 5 p.m., Every Monday
September/October Highlights:
When: 5 – 7 p.m., 3rd Tuesday each month
What: Cinematic Reflections on the Cold War Era
Each documentary film in this series is introduced by documentary filmmaker Penelope Price, who will discuss the cinematic style; a post-film discussion follows, led by Gary Zaro, faculty expert from Paradise Valley Community College(PVCC). The film series traces the evolution of the Cold War from its genesis after WWII to its conclusion in 1991 with the formal dissolution of the USSR. The films reveal the back stories behind the events, interview the major players, and analyze the political fallout that occurred during that time. Limited seating. Register: 480-488-2286. Supported and funded by: Arizona State Library, Institute of Museum and Library Services (federal), PVCC & Desert Foothills Library.
September 16: I am Become Death: They Made the Bomb (55 min.)
October 21: An American Ism: Joe McCarthy (88 min.)
November 18: A Crime to Fit the Punishment (46 min.)
December 16: A Grin Without a Cat (108 min.)
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When: 10:30 – Noon, Saturday, September 13
What: Writer’s Workshop: Super Settings
Many newer fiction and memoir writers find the necessity of creating a background world to be their nemesis. But setting is essential because it provides writing with color, texture, and context, all of which reflect on the people populating books. Kris Neri will share the secrets of capturing good setting, by providing examples from published books, and with two easy and fun exercises. Handout provided, and feedback on the writing assignments will be offered. Kris Neri, award-winning fiction author, teaches writing online for the prestigious Writers' Program of the UCLA Extension School. Limited seating. Register: 480-488-2286.
Cost: $10
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When: 2 – 3 p.m., September 18
What: Journey to Healing with Homeopathy
Homeopathy is a holistic system of medicine developed in Germany in the 1800s. Due to its efficacy, homeopathy is now the second largest and fastest growing form of alternative medicine in the world. It not only works on all levels of the body, mind and emotions but also has the ability to provide deep healing. View clinical cases of individuals who have overcome serious conditions. Learn why homeopathy is 100% natural, non-invasive and non-toxic, produces zero side effects, and complements any other form of treatment. Presented by Ben Ta’ati, department chair and faculty member of the American Medical College of Homeopathy. Limited seating. Register: 480-488-2286. Part of our “Focus on Your Health” series with Scottsdale Healthcare.
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When: Dates vary each month
9:30 a.m. – Noon: September 19; October 6, 20, 27; November 3, 10, 24; December 1, 8, 15
4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.: September 25; October 2, 9, 23; November 6, 13, 20; December 4, 11, 18
What: Team Job Search Welcome Workshop
Applying for jobs but not getting any responses? A Team Job Search welcome workshop will introduce you to unique, cutting-edge methods that will reinvent the way you look for work! Then individual meetings will help guide you in finding the right job for YOU. Those who complete the program report a 98% job-finding success rate in 3 months vs. the 10-month national average. Welcome workshops will be held twice weekly beginning September 2014. For specific dates and times, check our online calendar or sign up for our eNewsletter. For more information email new@teamjobsearch.com. Sponsored by the Foothills Food Bank and Desert Foothills Library.
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When: 9:30 – 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 23
Where: Note: Off-site event: FCF – Holland Community Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Bldg. B, Scottsdale, AZ 85266
What: Fall Prevention Awareness Event
Did you know that falls are the leading cause of death from injury among people 65 and older? Learn to reduce risk factors associated with falls at this event, which includes balance screenings, Yoga, Tai Chi and Qigong demonstrations, a panel discussion, equipment and resource displays along with interactive information on a variety of community resources. Immunizations for flu, pneumonia and shingles will also be available (there may be a cost, depending on insurance coverage). Lunch will be served, with a $5 suggested donation. For information or to RSVP for lunch, call Foothills Caring Corps: 480-488-1105.
October Highlights:
When: Noon – 1 p.m., October 7 (1st Tuesday each month series)
What: Art Nosh Lunch: Thinking Like a Potter, presented by Heard Museum Guild
Enjoy a nosh while being educated & entertained by docents from Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, Phoenix Art Museum and Heard Museum Guild. Limited seating. Registration required: 480-488-2286. Event is free. Order a boxed lunch provided by Grotto Café (Cost: $10, due when registering by Monday a.m. prior to event date. Choose from 3 menu items: ask at front desk or access menu at www.dfla.org.) OR brown bag it.
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When: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Monday, October 16
What: The PGA Tour
Gerald Goodwin, Executive Director of the PGA Tour Charles Schwab Cup Championship at Desert Mountain, will share behind the scenes stories. Limited seating. Register: 480-488-2286.
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When: 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 14
What: Yappy Hour on the Terrace
Wine for humans, treats for the pups...Join us, with your dog (or just because you’re a dog-lover), mingle out on the Waterfall Terrace, and enjoy hearing our guest speaker Jim Walkington of Rattlesnake University. Jim will share stories, and how he “snake-proofs” dogs through training. Limited seating. Register: 480-488-2286.
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When: 5 – 7 p.m., October 21 (3rd Tuesday each month series)
What: Cinematic Reflections on the Cold War Era
October documentary: An American Ism: Joe McCarthy (88 min.)
Each documentary film in this series is introduced by documentary filmmaker Penelope Price, who will discuss the film’s director and style; a post-film discussion follows, led by Gary Zaro, faculty Cold War expert from Paradise Valley Community College(PVCC). The film series traces the evolution of the Cold War from its genesis after WWII to its conclusion in 1991 with the formal dissolution of the USSR. The films reveal the back stories behind the events, interview the major players, and analyze the political fallout that occurred during that time. Limited seating. Register: 480-488-2286. Supported and funded by: Arizona State Library, Institute of Museum and Library Services (federal), PVCC & Desert Foothills Library.
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When: 2 – 4 p.m., Wednesday, October 22
What: Mystery Tea Panel Discussion: Which is Stranger: Truth or Fiction?
Meet nationally known mystery authors Jana Bommersbach (Cattle Kate), Jeffrey Siger (Sons of Sparta) and Betty Webb (Desert Rage) for a lively panel discussion, while you enjoy tea and gourmet treats in a beautiful social setting. Includes a signed copy of the latest novel from one of the authors. Presented in partnership with The Poisoned Pen. Limited seating. Register: 480-488-2286.
Cost: $15 (includes paperback)
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When: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Thursday, October 30
What: Scottsdale’s Century of Golf History
A photo-rich presentation by Scottsdale-based historian and author Joan Fudala. Learn about Scottsdale’s historic courses, tournaments, resident pros, golf businesses and all that makes up the legends and lore of golf in Scottsdale. Fudala authored eight local history books, including Images of Sports: Golf in Scottsdale. Limited seating. Register: 480-488-2286.
Dereth DeHaan
Adult Services Librarian
Desert Foothills Library
Change of regular work days, now Monday - Thursday
38443 North Schoolhouse Road
P.O. Box 4070 85327
Phone: 480-488-2286
Fax: 480-595-8353
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
Foothills Food Bank Greens ‘R’ Great program takes root
Beginning in fall 2014, the 3,000 families, seniors and individuals served by the Foothills Food Bank and Resources Center will be able to reap the benefits of having fresh, organically grown and hand picked produce. Through the Greens ‘R’ Great program, the customer community of the food bank can learn how to grow and prepare their own food.
The idea for the program germinated at a gathering of local garden enthusiasts who championed an overarching goal of community nourishment and self-reliance through sweat equity and shared responsibility.
Assisting with moving “Greens’R’Great” forward are individuals and businesses that have stepped forward with generous donations of labor and materials: Cave Creek Building Supply, Elrod Fence Company, Fortezza Custom Homes, Home Depot, Lowes, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s Realty, Town of Cave Creek, Walmart, and the Greens’R’Great steering committee.
Greens‘R’Great will be a two-branched program. The first branch, a garden adjacent to the food bank premises, will be a place for the customer community to gather and help maintain the crops. The second branch will provide container plants that may be taken home and cared for. Both branches inherently will be educational and focus on teaching gardening and nutrition basics through hands-on experience.
Request for monetary donations are ongoing and gratefully accepted.
Contact: Pam DiPietro 480.488.1145 www.foothillsfoodbank.com
Aspiring Eagle Scout sets his sights on enhancing the Foothills Food Bank’s inventory
Caring about your neighbors – even those you don’t yet know, is part of being human. For Jason Ritter, a Troop 439 Life Scout from Desert Hills, Ariz., who is working towards Eagle status, giving back to a local food bank is a personal choice for his Eagle project.
Ritter, age 15, decided to plan a food drive to help stock the food inventory shelves at the Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center, which is located at 6038 E. Hidden Valley Drive in Cave Creek, Ariz. Working closely with David Newman, volunteer food drive coordinator, and Pam DiPietro, the food bank’s executive director, he now is finalizing details for the drive.
“I want to make people in the area aware that we not only need to help poor, hungry people during the holidays, but we also need to help them all year long,” says Ritter. “A dollar goes a long way.”
Ritter, in conjunction with the food bank, will hold the food re-stocking drive on September 27, 2014 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Residents are encouraged to bring pasta sauce, peanut butter and jelly, canned tuna, juice, canned beans for cooking, canned vegetables, sugar, tea, coffee, powdered milk, condiments, bars of soap, shampoo, toiletries.
Donations can be dropped of on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Fry’s: 4185 E. Carefree Highway, Cave Creek, Ariz., 85331 and 29455 N. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, Ariz., 85331. So, join the drive. And, support one young’s man goal to soar like an eagle.
Note; Jason Ritter photo attached
Contact: Jason Ritter/623.738.9204
Triple R Horse Rescue Plans Hope for Horses Gala
Second annual event to help horses in need
Triple R Horse Rescue will host the second annual Hope for Horses Gala on October 11, 2014 from 5:00 to 9:00 PM at the Carefree Resort and Conference Center in Carefree, Ariz., which is located at 37220 Mule Train Road.
"We are overwhelmed with the response we received last year for this first time event and cannot thank our community enough for the support they have shown us," says Ken Bacher, president of Triple R Horse Rescue. "We look forward to an even more magnificent and successful event this fall."
Triple R Horse Rescue held the first Hope for Horses Gala in October 2013 and raised more than $20,000 to help advance the organization's mission to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome horses in its care.
According to Ken Bacher, president of Triple R Horse Rescue, the event now will feature Mary Hoffman, a popular Mesa, Ariz.-based singer songwriter as entertainment for the event. Hoffman, winner of the Arizona State University (ASU) Idol competition in 2004 and a country music aficionado, has fronted for Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, Gary Allen, Easton Corbin, The Band Perry and other big name acts and has sung with Sugarland.
In addition, Robert J. Leary, the volunteer head coach and founder for ASU’s western equestrian team, will serve as master of ceremonies and auctioneer for the fund-raiser event. His work with the ASU team has lead to wins including the regional championship, and numerous riders have made their way to the semi and national championship competitions. Leary has worked with Triple R Horse Rescue in rehabilitating horses for adoption with the help of the ASU team.
Triple R Horse Rescue, the only horse rescue in Cave Creek, Ariz., held the first Hope for Horses Gala in October 2013 and raised more than $20,000 to help advance the organization's mission to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome horses in its care.
This year’s event also will feature dinner, silent and live auction items and special surprise announcements. Interested donors can submit auction items for the event to Terilynn Meeker at 602.999.0794 or email terilynn@triplerhorserescueaz.com. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased at www.triplerhorserescueaz.com or via email at Sallie@triplerhorserescueaz.com.
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. In the past three years, the organization has re-homed more than 100 horses.
For more information about Triple R Horse Rescue and the Hope for Horses Gala visit http://www.triplerhorserescueaz.com.
Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center to benefit from Charles Schwab Cup Championship’s Tickets Fore Charity program
Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center will benefit from the 2014 Charles Schwab Cup Championship’s Tickets Fore Charity program. The tournament will be held at the Desert Mountain Cochise Course in Scottsdale October 29 through November 2, 2014.
As part of the charity ticket sales program, 100% of all proceeds are returned to organizations to support people in need. To build on past success, Foothills Food Bank created, “Challenge for the Cup,” to spur ticket sales and to earn an additional contribution from Charles Schwab of up to $12,000.
All ticket purchases made directly from Foothills Food Bank will automatically be entered in a drawing for prizes. To purchase tickets, send a check made out to Foothills Food Bank for the desired number of $20 tickets, or, send your charge card information to:
Foothills Food Bank
PO Box 715, Carefree, AZ 85377
Attention: Challenge for the Cup
Ticket buyers must include a return address with the order; tickets will be sent by mail, or call the food bank at 480.488.1145 to credit charge over the phone.
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 on the Charles Schwab Cub Championship and the ticket sales program, visit Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center at www.foothillsfoodbank.com.
CONTACT: Pam DiPietro 480.488.1145
