Christmas in Carefree 2017 by CITYSunTimes

Twenty-Three Days Of Seasonal Celebrations

his year, the Town of Carefree is building upon the decade-long tradition of the Carefree Christmas Festival – and expanding the holiday season, while also furthering community and business involvement. Preserving the sense of community for locals while also showcasing all the color and beauty of Carefree to new visitors will be the focal point of the expanded Christmas in Carefree celebration. The seasonal celebration is set to run from December 1 through 23, and will include highlights of an official tree lighting at the iconic Carefree Sundial, Carefree Snow Village (featuring real snow), an open-air Christmas Market, concerts, a comedy show, arts and crafts, gingerbread build-off, Luminaria Tribute in the Garden, and a new daytime community parade by the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce, just to name a few. “The expanded footprint will allow for even more visitors to enjoy the festivities over an extended period,” said Carefree Mayor Les Peterson. “This will complement typical business hours and also provide a platform for nonprofits from all over the desert foothills area to engage with the community and showcase their cause.” Evenings in the enchanting, four-acre Carefree Desert Gardens will be adorned with a professional holiday light display. Meanwhile, the daytime hours will be better positioned for the community parade December 9 – while also allowing for more community involvement, reduced safety risks and enhanced exposure of Carefree’s pedestrian-friendly business district. There will also be special appearances by Beatle Tribute Band Marmalade Skies, singer-songwriter Ryan Sims and comedian-actor Jill Kimmel, who is the younger sister of the late-night talk show host, Jimmy Kimmel. Kimmel will pay tribute to veterans and first responders by performing a comedy show just for them. Admission will be an unwrapped toy for the annual toy drive, which supports children of a family selected by the Foothills Food Bank. All toys will be delivered by the Carefree Rural Metro Fire Department. The Cave Creek Unified School District will also include performances from the Cactus Shadows High School Jazz Band as well as various elementary and middle school choirs in addition to the bell ringers and choir from the local Presbyterian church. It all adds up to an enchanting expansion of the Carefree Christmas Festival – and the sign of even more exceptional things to come. “We anticipate this event becoming one of the most-attended and revered holiday traditions in the Northeast Valley,” said Peterson. “We look forward to seeing it grow and evolve, year after year.” For more information, visit www.christmasincarefree.com.

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MAYOR PETERSON WRITES... Carefree At The Crossroads Of The Northeast Valley By Mayor Les Peterson

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There are a limited number of streets serving the northeast quadrant of the metropolitan area that are not interrupted by the nearby mountainous terrain. Several of the roads of regional significance bisect the Town of Carefree – Carefree Highway, Scottsdale Road (Tom Darlington), MAYOR Pima Road and Cave Creek Roads. Town of Carefree The majority of travel along these routes is generated 480.488.3686 from daily commuters living in nearby communities and www.carefree.org regularly traveling to work and school. This traffic will continue to increase in the future as growth in these adjacent communities continues. The Town of Carefree has little impact or control over this future external growth; however, Carefree’s public streets will continue to absorb the impacts.

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Jill Kimmel To Perform Standup During Christmas in Carefree The holiday season means a lot of things to a lot of people. Thanks to Jill Kimmel, there’s one thing the expanded Christmas in Carefree (www.christmasincarefree.com) promises to be: filled with laughter. Last December, the proud Arizona resident, and sister of popular late-night television show host Jimmy Kimmel, was performing on her fifth tour with Armed Forces Entertainment, spending Christmas and New Year’s Eve with American troops stationed overseas. This holiday season, Jill will be in Carefree, performing standup Friday, December 8, 4–5:15pm, in the Carefree Desert Garden’s Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion. Kimmel’s entertaining set will be part of an evening in support of the Foothills Food Bank (www.foothillsfoodbank.com) supported by U.S. Armed Forces, veterans and first responders. Immediately following her performance, the Main Event Band will be playing live music honoring all visitors with a concert until 8pm. All in attendance are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy to donate to families that have been identified by the Foothills Food Bank. In partnership with Rural Metro Fire Fighters in Carefree, the toys will be delivered to the families before Christmas. Kimmel’s comedy set will open with fellow performer Gregory Freiler. For additional information about Kimmel, visit www.jillkimmel.com. Go to page 34 for a Christmas in Carefree Calendar of Events!

Luminaria Tribute Bags Benefit Youth Achievement

It is critical to note that the vast majority (over 98 percent) of the Town is and will remain residential. However, adjacent to the intersections of these regional streets are a few remaining undeveloped properties. These undeveloped properties are less desirable for low-density, spacious homes that define the community. Therefore, alternative land uses that complement this regional traffic patterns should be considered to provide these commuters/consumers the opportunity to stop within the community and enjoy quality goods/products. As a result, the town’s sales tax-centric revenue stream will be enhanced so the Town can continue to provide its citizens Town services such as fire, police, public works and community development services without the need for a town-specific property tax like many nearby communities. Indeed, change is inevitable. The challenge is to address and respond to anticipated changes with appropriate responses. We believe that limited increases in commercial zoning along these major traffic arteries maintains the rural character of Carefree while at the same time preparing Carefree to adapt and thrive in the future as well.

The Town of Carefree is partnering with the Desert Foothills YMCA to help support teen leadership programs by selling luminaria bags for $10. Purchasers will decorate their bags to celebrate a cherished memory or the life of a loved one and the decorated bags will be displayed and lit in the Carefree Desert Gardens December 15–24. Part of the proceeds will go to the Teen Leaders program at the YMCA, which provides opportunities for youth to realize who they are and what they are capable of achieving through academic enrichment, confidence building, goal setting and much more. For additional information, contact Desert Foothills YMCA at 480.596.9622 or go online at www. christmasincarefree.com.

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Chamber Holds Ribbon Cutting At Well Adjusted

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The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce was present Tuesday November 7, to conduct a ribbon cutting ceremony for Well Adjusted Chiropractic. Well Adjusted Chiropractic’s mission is to restore hope to those who have lost it and inspire the Scottsdale and surrounding areas, including Cave Creek, Carefree, Phoenix and Fountain Hills, to find a better, more effective way to reach health and healing. The company’s goal is to educate and empower individuals and entire families to make informed decisions about their health. Well Adjusted Chiropractic is located at 23341 North Pima Road, Suite 134, in Scottsdale. For additional information, call 480.630.2141 or visit www.liveadjusted.com.

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Chamber Holds Ribbon Cutting With Fulton-Rizzo Team

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The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce was present Tuesday, November 14, to conduct a ribbon cutting ceremony for Hunt Distinctive Properties–Fulton Rizzo Team. The Fulton Rizzo Team at Hunt Distinctive Properties has over 32 years of experience in real estate sales and development both in Colorado and in Arizona. Tom Fulton and MariaElena Rizzo will help guide clients through all of their real estate endeavors. The team works closely with a talented group of affiliates to professionally handle all real estate needs to make transactions a smooth, stress free, experience. They specialize in properties in the Cave Creek, Carefree and North Scottsdale areas. Fulton is an expert negotiator with years of experience handling many complex contractual issues. Rizzo helps guide clients through the process from start to finish – whether selling or buying a home – by creating a deep understanding of the client’s goals and objectives. The Fulton Rizzo Team at Hunt Distinctive Properties office is located at 5734 East Rancho Mañana Boulevard, Building 1, Cave Creek. For additional information, call 480.489.1811 or visit www.fultonrizzo.com.

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Foothills Academy College Preparatory: Breaking Down Classroom Walls

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“Have you ever seen a tomato do this? What do you suppose is creating this phenomenon?” As the students gaze in awe, one small voice suggests the possibility of an alien tomato, while another makes a connection to previous lessons about the essential elements that a plant needs to grow. And this is just the beginning. It is these curious questions that light the spark for students to be creative, communicate effectively, collaborate with their peers and think critically about what it is they are investigating. “At Foothills Academy College Preparatory, we have taken this one step further: we are on a mission to break down classroom walls,” says Dr. Jane White, principal at Foothills Academy. “Quite literally, the simple questions above have blossomed into a fully functioning outdoor classroom garden – designed, planted and cared for by Foothills Academy students and the broader school community. With many gracious thanks to the continued support of Kiwanis Club of Carefree, Foothills Academy College Preparatory students in grades K–9 are actively engaged in the school’s STEAM (integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) program.” Most recently, Kiwanis Club of Carefree granted Foothills Academy $30,000 to further expand Foothills Academy’s STEAM offerings. Led by Mary Beth Abbey, M.Ed., Foothills Academy’s STEAM director, Kiwanis grant funds are utilized to purchase the hands-on, minds-on resources to support our STEAM curriculum, designed to purposefully integrate STEM with industry training standards.

“This is our take on adding the ‘A’ in STEAM,” says Dr. White. “It is the ‘human element’.” This includes development of skills in problem solving and team building. Students are encouraged to look inward, identifying individual strengths, and outward to capitalize on the strengths of others in order to arrive at more effective solutions. How better to arrive at understanding the “human element” than to study a culture far different from one’s own. Imagine having the opportunity to creatively design and 3D-print a solar-powered light source, in collaboration with someone on the other side of the globe. Students at Foothills Academy College Preparatory are experiencing just that. The students have been paired one-to-one with students from schools across the globe. Through project based learning, which combines guided discussion, hands-on activities and interactive media, students are identifying an issue and applying design thinking to solve real-world problems. The result is meaningful, global collaboration and an enhanced understanding of the world; genuine global competency. Foothills Academy College Prep is grateful for the financial support and interest Kiwanis has demonstrated in its STEAM program. A robust program has been established that continues to engage students and teachers’ curiosity and imagination. For more information about the STEAM program, as well as many other Foothills Academy kindergarten through 12th grade programs, call 480.488.5583, or visit www. foothillsacademy.com.

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Chamber Visits Little Free Library

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The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Little Free Library Thursday, November 16, The Little Free Libraryâ&#x20AC;?project was underwritten by longtime Carefree residents Linda and Mark Putney, on behalf of the Desert Foothills Library (www. desertfoothillslibrary.org), and is a neighborhood book exchange that promotes literacy and the love of reading. The Town of Carefree installed the Little Free Library adjacent to the Gila monster playground for easy access by children and adults. Everyone visiting the Carefree Desert Gardens is encouraged to stop, reach into the little green house, select a favorite book to read or leave a book for someone else to find. Volunteers from the Desert Foothills Library maintain the Little Free Library on a daily basis and add books that are supplied by Chapter2 Bookstore, which is located inside the Desert Foothills Library.

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SOUL CONNECTION

Black Mountain Centers Our Communities Black Mountain is the majestic centerpiece of our Carefree and Cave Creek communities. Our homes and businesses are organized around the multi-colored mountain and it looks down on us as we go about our lives. We can drive, bike, run or walk the nine miles around its base looking at ALLEN NOHRE its blackness from Cave Creek Road Writer on the west and north that turns green with rains in the spring. From Tom Darlington on the east, and Carefree Highway on the south, the giant brown boulders precariously dot the side of the mountain as if placed by a creator playing with stones. Have you ever regarded Black Mountain as sacred? There are mountains that are just mountains and there are mountains that are regarded as special. The highest mountain peak in Greece is Mount Olympus, believed to be the home of the Greek gods and of the Hellenistic world. Mount Sinai, where Moses ascended to receive the Ten Commandments from God, is a sacred mountain. The volcanic Mount Etna in Italy is believed to be the home of Vulcan, the Roman god of fire. When a place in nature is special to us, we often take measures to protect and preserve it. The summit of Black Mountain is a 250-acre preserve transferred in 1973 from the Bureau of Land Management to the Maricopa County Parks Department. The Desert Foothills Land Trust has also

Photo courtesy of Desert Foothills Land Trust

preserved two five-acre parcels near the summit. If you are in great physical shape, you can hike to the peak on a rugged trail that begins at School House Road in Downtown Cave Creek. The trail is not groomed and in some places it is very steep with jagged rocks. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve hiked it and enjoyed looking down on our house at the base of the mountain. My preferred way of enjoying Black Mountain is gazing up at him from our patio late in the evening and saluting his majesty with a glass of port. Black Mountain is special â&#x20AC;&#x201C; maybe even sacred. Allen Nohre lives in Carefree with his wife, Kathie. He is a writer at Terros and can be reached at anohre@cox.net.

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Chamber Holds Ribbon Cutting At Easy Street Galleria The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce was present Thursday, November 9, to conduct a ribbon cutting ceremony for Easy Street Galleria’s new consignment store. Easy Street Galleria is a unique and fun consignment shop in the town of Carefree that is home to an ever-changing selection of gently-used consignment treasures and uncommon goods. Shoppers will find everything from high quality art, furniture, home décor and antiques as well as a funky fashion boutique. Easy Street Galleria is located at 100 Easy Street in the Post Office building. For information, call Victoria at 630.336.1300 or visit www.easystreetgalleria.com.

Carefree Church invites residents to participate in its 10th Annual Kidslife Charity Golf Tournament & Auction. Proceeds from the fundraising event will benefit “Kidslife,” which ministers to children of all ages through Bible classes, charitable events, summer camps, musicals and festivals throughout the year. Scheduled for Monday, December 11, the tournament format is a four-person scramble. Green fees include 18 holes of golf, shared golf cart, lunch on the course and dinner. Registration begins at 9:30am. The golf tournament will be held at The Boulders Golf Course and Tohono Ballroom at el Pedregal, 34631 North Tom Darlington Drive, Scottsdale. For additional information, visit www.carefreechurch.com.

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Annual Golf Tournament To Benefit Area Youth Programs

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Cactus Shadows Announces New Equestrian Club Horsemanship is a hot topic in the Cave Creek Unified School District, and now, Cactus Shadows High School has launched an Equestrian Club to fuel the interest. Tina Steensen-Bech, the club’s sponsor, has many members with varying backgrounds in horsemanship. Activities planned for this year include volunteer work at local stables and rescues, visits to an equine hospital and spectating at WestWorld equestrian events. Guest speakers will include veterinarians and representatives from colleges and universities with equine programs and equestrian teams. Local breeders, horse therapy trainers, polo players and jockeys will also be visiting the club’s membership. Principal Steve Bebee said, “Over the last nine years, I have had many conversations with our students who ride competitively. It is really cool that Cactus Shadows will now have a club that will bond students who love to ride horses together at school.” The Equestrian Club’s mission is to educate members about horse care, health and safety, equestrian education opportunities and careers and current part-time jobs in the community, while having fun discussing equestrian topics and visiting shows together. “Cactus Shadows is an ideal place for an equestrian club. We have so many students who take part in equestrian events at all levels and styles that it just seems natural for these students to have this venue. I commend our students and Ms. Steensen-Beck who have been working hard to start the Equestrian Club,” said Jim Swetter, assistant principal at Cactus Shadows. For information about the club, call 480.575.2214 or visit www.ccusd93.org.

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EXCLUSIVE TONTO HILLS LOTS LOT 149, Deer Trail Road. Fabulous, high, 1.81 acre view lot with water, electric, and phone. Striking homes on all sides, boulder strewn arroyo adds instant landscape character. MLS#5317571 REDUCED $139,000

CAREFREE CROSSINGS 2 Superb 1 acre building lot in area of million dollar homes. Walking distance to Carefree shops and restaurants, yet private and gated. Black Mountain views could be out the windows of your custom home. MLS#5445335 $175,000

CAREFREE ROLLING HILLS 9214 E SUNRISE CIRCLE, LOT #29. A generous 1.27 acres of exquisite views to surrounding mountains. On a private cul-de-sac, easy to build property. All utilities available. An excellent investment in Carefree. MLS# 5667611 REDUCED $168,500

46300 N SEVEN SPRINGS ROAD, #36 Charming cabin along flowing Camp Creek with lush green shade in the summer and fall change of color. Part of the Camp Creek Recreational Residence Tract in the Tonto National Forest. Upgraded kitchen, loft bedroom, furnished. At about 3400” elevation, terrific hiking to Indian ruins, pleasant drive from the Valley. Electricity, phone, water, satellite TV and internet available. MLS#5666178 $89,000

CAREFREE COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE ANOTHER NEW Classic, Modern Landmark Office Building Now for Lease. Corner of Elbow Bend & Nonchalant. 7405 Nonchalant, 2,500 sq.ft. New building. Seven Luxury Office Suites, 234-410 sq.ft. Can be combined. Turnkey ready. Tile and carpeting throughout. Private baths. Individual heating and cooling. A home office away from home. Modified gross lease available. CAREFREE GALLERIA 3755 Hum Road. 3 suites available, ground floor 710, 710, and 1,128 sq.ft. Excellent exposure for retail. Private baths. Individual heating and cooling. Modified gross lease available. Two 2nd floor offices, elevator access. 710 and 720 sq.ft. Private baths, individual heating and cooling. Excellent views. CAREFREE CORNERS 7509 Cave Creek Road. Corner of Elbow Bend & Cave Creek Road. 2 suites available, 3,165 sq.ft. each. Multi-use building with roll up rear doors for assemblage, work area, 13 ft to graduating 18 ft ceiling. Front for showplace displays and office. Modified gross lease available. Excellent exposure. 22 EASY ST 2 story plus basement building, 5,535 sq.ft. Excellent exposure. Ideal furniture, galleries, upscale retail, etc. Lease back available to qualified buyer. Offered for $839,000.

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The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Holiday Party Wednesday, December 13, 6–8pm, at the Holland Community Center, 34250 North 60th Street, Building B, in Scottsdale. The evening event will be decorated in white, silver and platinum to transport attendees to a winter wonderland. Food, two drink tickets and goodie bags are included in the ticket price of $25. A CTE Scholarship silent auction will also be held during the festive event. For additional details, visit www.carefreecavecreek.org/ small-business-local-christmas. In addition to the holiday party, the Chamber will hold a POWER Hour (Profitable Opportunities With Empowering Results) event Monday, December 4, 5–6pm. The event will be held at The Lemon Drop (formerly known as Carefree Bistro) located at 37555 North Hum Road, Suite 109, in Carefree. This informal gathering is created to be an additional opportunity to network with fellow Chamber members and guests while giving local Chamber member restaurant a boost in sales – stay for a few minutes or the whole hour. To learn more about monthly events offered by the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce, call 480.488.3381 or visit www.carefreecavecreek.org.

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Food Bank Seeks Adopt-A-Family Sponsors For Families

The Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center is seeking donors to brighten the holiday season for children, families and seniors in the northern Arizona foothills community. The food bank is working with more than a dozen local organizations and churches to provide gifts, holiday meals and hope for those in crisis in the community. The 14th annual Adopt-a-Family program will be held Saturday, December 9, in Black Canyon City at High Desert Park, 9am–4pm, and Sunday, December 10, at Holland Community Center, 34250 North 60th Street, Building B, in Scottsdale, 1–3pm. According to Pam DiPietro, executive director of Foothills Food Bank, all families must be signed up by December 1. Individual donors, as well as donor groups such as businesses, HOAs, churches and schools, are encouraged to participate in this year’s Adopt-a-Family program. Interested donors determine the size of the family they are willing to adopt then a family wish list is provided as a shopping guide. Monetary donations also are accepted to support the program. All gifts must be wrapped and delivered before December 8 either directly to the family or dropped off at Holland Community Center. Checks are payable to Foothills Food Bank. All gifts and donations are tax deductible according to tax laws. For information about the 2017 Adopt-a-Family program or to request a donor sign-up form, email adoptafamily@ foothillsfoodbank.com or pick up a form at the food bank. Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center is located at 6038 East Hidden Valley Drive in Cave Creek. For additional information, call 480.488.1145 or visit www.foothillsfoodbank.com.

Celebrate The Season With Upscale Singers Enjoy favorite holiday music at “Songs of the Season,” the 12th annual Upscale Singers holiday concert. Under the direction of Margaret Watson, the performers will take guests through a medley of popular, lighthearted and sacred music of the season. Area residents are invited to gather with family and friends December 10 and December 17 and be part of this Christmas tradition at the Desert Hills Presbyterian Church (Scottsdale Road and Carefree Highway). For ticket information, call 480.575.0811 or visit www.upscalesingers.com.

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Christmas In Carefree 2017 December 1–23

Preserving a sense of community for locals while also showcasing all the color and beauty of Carefree to new visitors will be the focal point of the 2017 Carefree Christmas celebration. The expanded seasonal celebration is set to run from December 1 through 23. Enjoy Christmas in Carefree – three weeks of magical, seasonal fun!

Highlighted Events

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Tree Lighting Ceremony & Party December 1: 5–8pm

Jill Kimmel Comedy Show December 8: 4–5:30pm

Join the Town of Carefree for the lighting of its new 26’ Carefree Christmas tree. Featuring the Phoenix Boys Choir, Bell Ringers, CCUSD Jazz Band, Santa holiday party, treats and more!

Comedy show tribute to veterans and first responders. Bring an unwrapped toy for Rural Metro Foothills Food Bank toy drive. Show is appropriate for adults age 18 and older. Free.

REAL Snow! December 1–3

Carefree Snow Village December 8–10

Carefree Christmas Market December 1–3 & December 8–10

Enjoy REAL snow plus a 35’-high al pine slide, human snow globe and more. Only $5 for all day play.

Shop the “open air” market for traditional, one-of-a-kind holiday gifts.

Photo with Santa Santa will be in Carefree all season making stops at the Snow Village and other events throughout the celebration. (Bring your own camera; no charge for photo.)

Carefree Desert Garden Luminaria Tribute Sale: December 1–15; Display 15–24 Celebrate a cherished memory or the life of a loved one by decorating and lighting a Tribute Bag displayed in the Gardens. $10 per bag.

Fireworks Extravaganza December 9: 7:30pm Bring chairs and blankets to enjoy the fireworks display.

Gingerbread House Competition December 10: 1–4pm

34 Santa’s Workshop December 2: 9–11am Join Santa, his elves and the Desert Foothills YMCA for a morning of holiday arts, crafts and reindeer games for the entire family!

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Day Parade of Holiday Traditions December 9: 10–11am A festive celebration of the Foothills community featuring local business and groups! Presented by Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce.

Marmalade Skies December 2: 3–5pm

Ryan Sims Band December 9: 5–7pm

Beatles Tribute Band will fill Saturday afternoon with live music. Free.

Live country music featured in the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion. Free.

Teams will compete to build the best gingerbread houses. The winners will be on display in the Pavilion for the week.

Some events require an RSVP or fee. All event information is current at time of publication. Visit www.christmasincarefree.com for updated event information.

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MAYOR BUNCH WRITES… By Mayor Ernie Bunch

The spirit of giving and community partnership is flourishing at the Desert Foothills Library, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community-funded library, with a new donor rewards program supported by local area business partners. Individual donors who contribute $40, and families $70, or more annually to the Library will receive a rewards card giving the holder a 10 percent discount on goods and services at participating restaurants and other business. Encouraging the reciprocity of giving and receiving, this new program incentivizes purchasing from local merchants who support the library while increasing sales and new customers. Providing a way to thank donors and community partners, the program also helps increase minimum level donations for the Library, which is almost entirely dependent upon contributions. It is easy to make a tax-deductible donation and get a rewards card. Stop in at the Library, 38443 North Schoolhouse Road in Cave Creek, or go online to www.dfla.org. For additional information, call 480.488.2286.

Foothills Christmas Pageant Celebrates The Season

Travel Back In Time (Or Around Cave Creek) On A Stagecoach Dan Harris, owner of D & K Wagon Rides, has come to historic Cave Creek to set the stage for a “trip back in time.” The stagecoach is slung on leather through braces, which creates a sooth motion that needs to be experienced to understand. “If you have never ridden in a stagecoach, there is no other ride like it,” says Harris. His top priority is taking care of the horses, shires Fiona and Frisco and Clydesdales Jack and Ace. But he also built the stagecoach and is a farrier and wheelwright. Harris provides services to the public as well as special events and weddings. Harris has been running his stagecoach in Durango from Memorial Day through October for about five years. Now, Harris and his stagecoach will carry Cave Creek visitors and residents through town this winter and spring. The stagecoach runs Wednesday through Sunday, 1–5pm, from Harold’s Corral to Frontier Town. The cost for adults to ride is $10 one-way; children 6–12, $5 (plus, kids can sit on top of the stagecoach and ride shotgun). Children 5 and under ride for free. Learn more about D & K Wagon Rides on the company’s Facebook page or at www.dkwagonrides.com.

A traditional community event started by the Cave Creek 4-H Club in 1952, as a re-enactment of the Christmas story showcasing the 4-H Club members’ animals, will celebrate its 65th annual performance. The Foothills Christmas Pageant takes place at 7pm Saturday, December 2, and Sunday, December 3, at Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area in Cave Creek. Area residents perform in the choir and make up the cast. Volunteers handle all aspects of the pageant, from ground prep, sound tech and sets, to luminaria placement and critter coordination. “We are very proud to keep this tradition going, which is truly a classic,” says Toby Payne, longtime organizer of the Pageant. “You may know the story, but you haven’t experienced it like this. Come, reflect and enjoy. It’s a joy for people of all ages. No one should miss it.” Majestic-voiced narrator Robert Hutson presides over the non-denominational Christmas story with beautiful musical accompaniment provided by the Pageant choir

conducted by Steve Norris. Cactus Shadows Shadowbox Players, directed by Andrew Cupo, enact the roles of Mary, Joseph, Angel, Townspeople and Shepherds. The Three Kings make their dramatic entrance on horseback. Other animals and their owners participate as they wish. Because there is no built-in seating, bring a blanket to sit up-close on the ground or a portable chair. Wear warm clothes and walking shoes. A flashlight is useful because the primary lighting for Spur Cross Ranch is starlight. Admission and parking are free. “There wouldn’t be a Pageant without the volunteer crews who set everything up and help run the event,” said Payne. “We need as many people as possible to participate and keep this 65-year tradition alive.” Anyone interested in volunteering or requiring additional information should contact Payne at 480.544.2290. Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area is located at 44000 North Spur Cross Road in Cave Creek. For details, visit www.foothillschristmaspageant.com.

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“If We Make It Through December.” A Merle Haggard classic about a man who loses his job and is looking forward to a brighter future from the depths of his misfortune. One of the lines is, “I don’t mean to hate December, it’s meant to be a happy time of year.” A very hectic month for those who procrastinate; but up in Cave Creek it’s mostly fun. MAYOR We’ve got a lot going on with just our everyday Town of Cave Creek business, especially if you enjoy a great meal. Those 480.488.1400 winter visitors certainly deserve a tour through our town. www.cavecreek.org The Christmas Pageant will be held again this year on the 2nd and 3rd at 7pm at the Phoenix Mine Site. Just take Spur Cross Road north until you get there. I have photographs of this event from the 1950s – it’s the story of Christmas. For the rest of the month, it’s our normal hopping community. Live music, dancing, bull riding and other attractions. New this year is Ollie’s Trolley making a loop through town and up into Carefree on the weekends. For something really special, there is now a horsedrawn stagecoach for a true Western experience! Enjoy the month, enjoy family and the time we get to spend together. Most of all there’s really no need to hate December! Merry Christmas!

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Magic Bird Festivals expanded its Valley-wide cultural and entertainment events to include Cave Creek Roadhouse Attractions, a new gift and art market series at the Cave Creek Roadhouse, 6900 East Cave Creek Road, in Cave Creek. The outdoor, weekend festivals are centrally located along Cave Creek’s main commercial drive surrounded by a stunning Sonoran Desert landscape. These multi-day seasonal events will run from November 2017 through March 2018. Each Roadhouse Attraction event showcases an array of local artists and vendors exhibiting boutique apparel, custom jewelry, handcrafted goods and gourmet packaged edibles. During the shows, attendees are invited to stroll around the charming, cowboy town of Cave Creek, as well as dine on classic American fare at the Roadhouse. The motorcycle bar and restaurant often feature onstage music and entertainment. Free and open to the public, Roadhouse Attractions take place 10am–5pm. Upcoming events include December 1–3, December 8–10 and December 29–31. For more information or to register as a vendor, visit www.magicbirdfestivals. com or call 480.488.2014.

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Celebrate Christmas In the Creek At Horny Toad The Horny Toad invites the public to enjoy the bountiful Christmas spirit Saturday, December 2, 11:30am–9pm. During the Christmas event, the Toad will introduce Cave Creek Christmas Company and offer family-friendly fun: • Bring children for a visit with Santa and his elves from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Children under 12 receive a special gift from Kris Kringle. Each child’s photo with Santa will be emailed to his/her parents. Kids enjoy lunch specials of macaroni and cheese with fries or a corn dog with fries for only $3.50 between 11am and 3pm. • Visit the Toad’s new Cave Creek Christmas Company, a magical Christmas store within the restaurant. Shop and discover unique Christmas decorations for family and friends. Enjoy two pieces of The Horny Toad’s famous fried chicken, a quarter rack of pork ribs, coleslaw and fries for just $14.95 between 11am and 3pm. Also enjoy the restaurant’s award-winning strawberry shortcake for only $4 a half order. • Bring a new toy (wrapped) for a child age four to 12 and enjoy wine for only $5, Horny Toad Ale for $4 and Moscow Mule cocktails for $6 while shopping and dining. The toys will be donated to Foothills Food Bank for its Adopt-a-Family program. The establishment also will accept canned food and cash donations for the food bank. • Join the Toad’s elves for dinner that day, too. A 16-ounce T-bone steak, baked potato, veggies, garlic bread and cowboy beans for $23.95 and $5 house wine as the restaurant’s Christmas gift to adults; served 4-9pm. The Horny Toad is located at 6738 East Cave Creek Road. Call 480.488.9542 for more information or visit www.thehornytoad.com.

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Harold’s Event To Support CCUSD A Success The Cave Creek Unified School District (CCUSD) thanked Harold’s Corral for hosting the Oktoberfest Fundraiser, which was held October 7, and raising more than $7,500 for CCUSD schools. Sponsors included Sanderson Lincoln on Bell Road (Title Sponsor); YMCA and State Farm-Steve Fair (Entry Sponsor); The UPS Store and Paddy O’ Furniture (Presenting Sponsors) and Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce, AFPA, Kiwanis Club of Carefree, Images Arizona and CITYSunTimes (Sponsors). Desert Sun Academy’s PTO received an additional $500 as the winning prize for selling the most tickets. Black Mountain Elementary School received $1,514.25; Lone Mountain Elementary School received $147.18; Sonoran Trails Middle School received $1,514.25; Desert Willow Elementary School received $1,143.48; Cactus Shadows received $738.73 and Desert Sun Academy received $2,829.39 (includes $500 winner prize) for a total of $7,887.28. Dr. Debbi Burdick, superintendent, said, “Harold’s continues to be a strong supporter of our Cave Creek Unified Schools. The generosity of Harold’s and the many sponsors of Oktoberfest allows dollars for our school Parent Teacher Organizations (PTOs) to support the various needs at their schools, whether it be technology, playground equipment or instructional aides. CCUSD is fortunate to have such amazing community support – thank you!” Cave Creek Unified School District is the number one school district in Maricopa County for student achievement. For more information, visit www. ccusd93.org or call 480.575.2000.

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Paula Cullison, local travel writer and Paula photographer, will be featured by the Desert Cullison Foothills Library Saturday, December 9, 10:30am–12 noon. Cullison will give a PowerPoint presentation entitled “Ireland: Journey through the Emerald Isle.” The session is free and open to the public. Attendees are asked to RSVP by calling 480.488.2286. This event is being held in conjunction with Cullison’s photography exhibit of Ireland: twelve 16” x 20” works, which will be on display December 6–30 at the library. Cullison is the 2017 recipient of the Children & Family Resources “Lifetime Achievement Award” named for founder, Martha Rothman. Desert Foothills Library is located at 38443 North Schoolhouse Road in Cave Creek. For information about Cullison, send an email to paulacullison@aol.com.

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Mrs. Claus Is Coming To Las Tiendas… And bringing holiday cheer for all Las Tiendas is hosting some seasonal royalty this month: Mrs. Claus is riding into town in her beautiful white carriage. She is helping a busy Santa this year, so she is bringing her helper, “Cowboy.” Residents are invited to enjoy a holiday ride (4pm to dusk), sing songs with Mrs. Claus, listen to stories… Cowboy, her helper, even does trick roping. Join the fun Saturday, December 16, 4–8pm. It’s a Divine Bake Shop is now open, and guests can meet baker Susan Fiebig on the 16th and enjoy European baked confections such as breads, pastries, cookies and more. In addition, stop in and get a cup of coffee, hot chocolate and holiday spiced cider. Each child can also get a free gingerbread cookie. Stroll into Etania Gems to visit with candle maker Sheri Nielson of Twisted Bees Wax Candles, and see all of Lisa Baker’s incredible jewelry. Western Delights will be sharing artists of local origin and author CC Harrison will be signing her new book. Head to Shop on the Hill, the little red house on the hill where visitors will find fabulous hand-roasted nuts and gifts from local purveyors, and take the opportunity to meet roaster Bill Sutherland. Sign up to win in-store prizes and a gingerbread house from It’s a Divine Bakery, a gift basket from Shop on The Hill and more. Dicken’s carolers and bell ringers, all dressed for the season, will bring cheer with holiday music. Carolers will be singing throughout the event, and don’t miss the octet of carolers and bell ringers at 6pm. Las Tiendas Center is located at 6130 East Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. For additional information, visit www.lastiendascavecreek.com.

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Chicago was introduced to the hot dog in 1893. Today, the famed Vienna Beef hot dog has been rejuvenated and introduced to Cave Creek, and the northern foothill communities that surround it, in the form of Mike’s Chicago Dogs. Mike Harjung says his business specializes in 100 percent Vienna Beef hot dogs. “As a true Chicagoan would say, ‘drag it through the garden,’” says Harjung. “Each dog is nestled in a poppy seed bun and topped with mustard, relish, tomatoes, onion, sport peppers, a dill pickle spear and a dash of celery salt on top for a true Chicago Dog experience.” A native Chicagoan, Harjung moved his family to Cave Creek in 2005. Although Cave Creek is now his home, the business entrepreneur says Chicago remains dear to his heart and is where most of his family lives today. Harjung says Mike’s Chicago Dogs, which now has a regular presence at the American Legion Post 34 and the Roadhouse, is also available for private parties, special events and onsite customer meals. Mike’s Chicago Dogs, which has been named the “Best New Hog Dog Cart in Arizona,” can be found at a variety of venues in Cave Creek, Carefree, North Phoenix and North Scottsdale throughout the year. Harjung certainly knows Chicago-style dogs like no other as he boasts a degree from Vienna Hot Dog University. For more information and to locate Mike’s Chicago Dogs, call 480.358.8189 or visit www.mikeschicagodogs.com.

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Museum Offers Holiday Fun & More In December Cave Creek Museum kicks off the holiday season with a cowboy-style Christmas. Join Museum staff and docents for an afternoon of rootin’ tootin’ holiday fun for the whole family at its Family Fun Workshop December 3, 1:30–3pm. Staff will offer holiday crafts and cookies to decorate. Make reservations online or call 480.488.2764 so that there are enough supplies for all family members to enjoy. The holiday workshop is free for Museum members and $5 for non-members at the door. Moved from its original site on Continental Mountain, the Golden Reef Stamp Mill is the pride of the Cave Creek Museum and is the only fully operational stamp mill in Arizona. Residents are invited to feel the thrill of the stamp mill in operation December 9 at 1:30pm. The stamp mill was donated to the Cave Creek Museum and moved from Continental Mountain to the Museum in 2009. It was restored back to operation in 2013. It is presently run at least once a month to demonstrate what the miners had to do to extract gold from the quartz in the 1920s. Also held December 9 is the Adult Discover Series, 2–3:30pm, presenting award-winning journalist, historian and Carefree resident, Robert A. Kittle at the Museum to share insights into his recently published book, Franciscan Frontiersmen. The Franciscan Friars may seem to be improbable heroes. And yet…starting with a harrowing

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transatlantic voyage, all three traveled through uncharted lands and found themselves beset by raiders, marauding bears, starvation and scurvy. Along the way, the Friars made invaluable notes on indigenous peoples, flora and fauna, and prominent 18th Century figures. Their adventures led them across the highlands of Mexico, the deserts of the American Southwest and coastal California. “These three men opened up a broader swath and a more important swath of the North American continent than Lewis and Clark did,” notes Kittle. Autographed copies of Franciscan Frontiersmen will be available for purchase at the event. The event is free for Museum members and $5 for non-members at the door. Times and topics are subject to change without notice. Reservations are always suggested and may be made by calling 480.488.2764. Cave Creek Museum is located at 6140 Skyline Drive in Cave Creek. For information, visit www.cavecreekmuseum.org.

Lia Matevosyan Haselton, 2016 winner of the People’s Choice Award with executive director Pat Bell-Demers.

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The Sonoran Arts League presents its second annual Small Works Fine Art and Holiday Show, featuring works of art by Arizona artists, both regionally and nationally known, December 3–January 7. Small Works is a juried show that includes affordable, exceptional paintings, sculptures and mixed-media pieces in a wide variety of themes. While sizes vary, each artist was asked to create works close to a 12” x 12” (not including frame/mat) configuration. One of the League’s most popular exhibits, this is a favorite of many patrons due to the the smaller scale and affordability of the art. The exhibition officially opens to the general public on December 3 and continues through January 7, 2018. The show will kick off the season with a free Artists’ Reception Gala December 1 at the Sonoran Arts League. During the Gala, attendees will be asked to participate in the “People’s Choice Award” and vote for their favorite piece of artwork in the show. A prize of $500 will be awarded during the gala to the winning artist. Open to the public, seasoned collectors, art enthusiasts and holiday shoppers, the Small Works show hours are 10am–5pm, Monday through Saturday and 1–4pm Sundays at the Sonoran Arts League Center for the Arts. Admission is free. In addition to the Small Works show, the Arts League will hold its Holiday Artisan Market December 15–17. Visitors can get some holiday shopping in while browsing unique, original art and handmade holiday gifts created by League artists. The Holiday Artisan Market will be held 10am–5pm at the Sonoran Arts League Center for the Arts, 7100 East Cave Creek Road, Suite 144, in Cave Creek’s Stagecoach Village. For information, call 480.575.6624 or visit www.sonoranartsleague.org.

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Roastery of Cave Creek Celebrates Twenty Years Led by Arizona coffee pioneer David Anderson and his wife Alison, The Roastery of Cave Creek (ROC2), celebrated its 20th anniversary in November, while continuing expansion by increasing roasting capacity by nearly 40 percent. “It’s a milestone to be at 20 years and among the leading Arizona coffee producers,” said Anderson. “We’re honored to be working with some of the best chefs and establishments in the ever-expanding Arizona culinary scene, and we have some exciting plans ahead as we continue to grow.” It started in 1997 with a small 3-kilo roaster in the back of Anderson’s Cave Creek coffee shop. “I had enough mad scientist in me to know I wanted to roast my own beans and control the taste and freshness,” said Anderson. Since then, he has grown a massive wholesale operation featuring more than 20 proprietary blends and single origin coffees. Nitro and Cold Brew were developed in 2015 in partnership with Whole Foods. “We took a year to really dial in the Nitro and Cold Brew programming, but it was worth it, and it’s arguably the best in the Valley – many even say the best they’ve ever tasted,” said Anderson. In addition to Whole Foods, customers range from small cafes to the state’s largest resorts who provide ROC2 coffee to their guests; and ROC2 also serves as a coffee consultation business that not only sells equipment but also helps restaurants and cafes develop their coffee programming, menus, and store design. In November, Anderson continued ROC2’s expansion by increasing its roasting capacity to more than 850,000 pounds per year, a 35–40 percent increase, by adding a new 25-kilo UG Retro 22 roaster. “Presently there are only about

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five of these machines in the U.S. and we are thrilled to have one,” said Anderson. ROC2 is served at many of the Valley’s favorite restaurants: Matt’s Big Breakfast, Tarbell’s, Rancho Pinot, FnB, Pizzeria Bianco, Lon’s at the Hermosa and Richardson’s, to name a few – and there are many new ventures are on the horizon. While ROC2 does not have a retail location, the Cave Creek roastery (located at 7003 East Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek) offers fresh roasted beans from “The Box,” a steel cabinet stocked with their coffees available on a grab-n-go basis on the honor system. The box is located just outside the roastery, and there is a mail slot to leave payments with a karma sign above the door. “Locals seem to like it and we have many people who drive from around the Valley and bring out-of-town guests to visit The Box. Every now and then we get I.O.U.’s written on a piece of paper – some are pretty funny – but people always seem to come back and pay. If you give people the opportunity to do the right thing, they generally will.” For more information or to shop ROC2’s coffee blends, visit www.roc2. coffee or call 480.488.6060.

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The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce was present Thursday, November 9, to conduct a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Gold Mine Thrift Shop for its 70th anniversary. The Gold Mine Thrift Shop is a charity thrift store located in the heart of Cave Creek. Along with 25 monetary charities, including the Foothills Food Bank, Horses Help and Foothills Caring Corps â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all a part of the Good Shepherd of the Hills outreach program (www.goodshepherdaz.org) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Gold Mine continues a rich tradition of providing service and physical merchandise to those in need. The Gold Mine Thrift Shop was originally housed in the Good Shepherd of the Hills parish and served the needs of the community and the fund various mission work. Skip ahead 70 years, with a team of dedicated volunteers, the Gold Mine is still ministering to our neighbors needs and raising funds for over 27 charities. Gold Mine Thrift Shop is located adjacent to the church campus at 6502 East Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. For more information, call 480.488.3721.

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