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Carefree Veterans Day Event
20th Annual Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival
By Jess Moran
This year, pay tribute to our veterans in Downtown Carefree at the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion (formerly Carefree Amphitheater). The free event will take place from 3-5pm on Veterans Day, November 11. The event includes veteran speakers who will share their military experiences, music by Don Morosic and his Main Event Swing Band. Packages from Home will be in attendance, accepting items that our oversees troops are in need of or cash donations to cover the shipping costs. Items in highest demand include toothpaste, lotion, eye drops, shirts, boxers, canned food and peanut butter. Take time to reflect on the sacrifices our veterans have made. For more information, contact the Town of Carefree at 480.488.3686. |CST
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Hidden in the Hills Special Feature
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Cave Creek Cactus Classic
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Help Those In Need By Jess Moran
The winter holidays can be a contradiction. On one hand, it’s a time of reflection and expressions of affection for loved ones. On the other, it can be a maddening rush to include everyone in an expensive gift-buying frenzy. This year, why not take a step back, rally the gang and “adopt” a family less fortunate? The Foothills Food Bank helps families in need every holiday season and hosts an Adopt-AFamily program so as to make another family’s celebrations a little fuller. Families, soccer teams, bridge clubs, church groups and other groups can help shoulder a family’s hardships by taking on their holiday shopping. “What a lesson for our children,” says Jeanne Panhorst, co-chair of Foothills Food Bank. “Children are often so preoccupied with their own gift requests. Teaching them to put those aside and think about other children less fortunate will ultimately set their minds on living a more giving, and less selfish lifestyle.” Donors are matched with a family in need, and get to shop for and wrap that family’s Wish List. If time is an issue, there are food bank volunteers to do the shopping with a donor’s financial contribution. “Adopting a family can set a precedent that carries over all year long,” Panhorst adds. To experience the blessing of being a blessing to someone else this year, please e-mail adoptafamily2013@gmail.com, or call Jeanne at 480.595.8584. |CST
Cave Creek Wild West Days: The Best of the West Enjoy a wild and western weekend as the 10th Annual Cave Creek Wild West Days rides into town October 31-November 3. Coordinated by the non-profit Cave Creek Merchants & Events Association, the annual event will once again transport the community back to the late 1800s with events throughout the festive weekend. You don’t have to be a cowboy or cowgirl to enjoy this event and there is something to do for the entire family. Admission is free. For more information, see our special edition coverage inside on page 29 or visit www.wildwestdayscavecreek.com.