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Enjoy Two Weekends of Fun During Cave Creek Rodeo Days the top five contestants will run one more calf during the Sunday, March 29, performance for a chance to win $300 bonus prize money. Rodeo weekend will also feature many fun activities and nightlife throughout the Town of Cave Creek. Ride to and from town to participate in all the exciting events going on, and attendees should be sure to take the bus Saturday if they are going back to Harold’s Corral for the Official Rodeo Dance March 28. Rodeo weekend, the town will be packed as locals and visitors take advantage of the free shuttle buses to the rodeo grounds. (Buses run Friday and Saturday only). Gates open at 5pm both Friday and Saturday, March 27, and March 28, with PRCA performances starting at 7:30pm. Gates open Sunday, March 29, at noon with the PRCA performance starting at 2pm. While parking at the rodeo arena is free, taking the free shuttle bus from town is easy, plus attendees can save $5 when purchasing tickets on the bus. Pick-up locations are in downtown Cave Creek and also at the corner of Cave Creek Road and Carefree Highway. Check the website for specific locations and departure times. Ride free, with or without a ticket. Rodeo ticket prices range from $27 to $200, with discounts available online through March 20. For more information, visit www. cavecreekrodeo.com, call 480.304.5634 or email info@cavecreekrodeo.com.
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ponsored by Sanderson Ford, Cave Creek Rodeo Days celebrates 43 years with two weekends of fun this month. The popular event kicks off Saturday, March 21, starting at 9am with the festive Cave Creek Rodeo Days Parade through town. The fun continues at The Buffalo Chip Saloon with Mutton Bustin’ at noon (sign up is at 11am). The Buffalo Chip Saloon is also sponsoring the Kick-Off Dance that night. Tuesday, March 24, the Cave Creek Rodeo Days Golf Tournament will take place at Rancho Mañana Golf Club in Cave Creek. Rodeo performances will take place at Cave Creek Memorial Arena March 27–29 with three thrilling PRCA rodeo performances featuring top-ranking Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) and Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) contestants. New this year: A breakaway roping for women competition Friday, March 27. Breakaway roping is a variation of calf roping where a calf is roped, but not thrown and tied. This year’s new event will take place after the morning barrel racing slack competition. Slack is the preliminary competition for any excess entries, and it’s free for the public to attend and watch. Entries will be taken at the arena starting at 8am. The top 20 breakaway roping competitors will then compete during a third round for the $1,200 prize from Cave Creek Rodeo Days plus 75 percent of the entry fees. In addition,
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his year’s Cave Creek Rodeo Days parade is shaping up to be one of the largest yet. Gather family and friends and come early to get a good seat. The parade starts at 9am Saturday, March 21, on the west side of town by Cave Creek Town Hall and travels east to Harold’s Corral, ending at approximately 11am. Enjoy an entertaining morning featuring horseback riders, draft hitches, floats, unique automobiles, rodeo royalty, clubs, organizations, bands, trick riders, clowns and other decorative and patriotic entries. “We’re very excited that The Shriners will be involved this year…their entry is like a parade within a parade,” said Kristin Lewis, parade coordinator. The parade will have eight announcing stations located at Local Johnny’s, Big Earl’s Greasy Eats, Frontier Town, Stumbalina’s Cantina, the Kiwanis Marketplace, Outlaws, The Buffalo Chip and Harold’s Corral. Each entry will be announced as they pass by each station. For more information, visit www.cavecreekrodeo.com.
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MAYOR BUNCH WRITES... By Mayor Ernie Bunch
March is a very busy month in our town. Spring training is in full swing and our town is full of tourists. Remember to be nice to them as they help to keep the Town Core viable. Try to slow down to the posted speed limits and keep the pedestrians safe. If you haven’t already done so, you need to try and get a handle on the Stinknet (Globe chamomile). When it dries out, it puts the entire Town in danger of runaway brush fires! March is the month we have Cave Creek Rodeo Days. Festivities kick off on Saturday the 21st at 9am with the Parade with Mutton Bustin’ at the Buffalo Chip MAYOR at noon. Town of Cave Creek Hang around or come on back for the Rodeo Kickoff Dance at the Chip as well. 480.488.1400 Tuesday is the Golf Tournament at Rancho Mañana with a shotgun start at noon. www.cavecreek.org If you’re a golfer, grab three of your friends and sign up online before March 15 at www.cavecreekrodeo.com. It’s a great time. The actual rodeo performances are Friday 7:30pm, Saturday 7:30pm and a Sunday matinee that starts at 2pm. There have been sold out performances so it’s best to purchase your tickets online at the aforementioned [web] address. Remember this rodeo is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and prides itself in supporting many other nonprofits with donations after each year’s event. Bike Week is also at the end of the month and no matter if you Love it or Hate it, it was still started and continues with a gubernatorial proclamation. Just remember that in two months’ time, Cave Creek will be a lot sleepier community. Just be safe and cherish what we have!
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Cave Creek Rodeo Days royalty program organizers held its Queen Contest Feb. 15 at Civana Resort where contestants were judged on their horsemanship, personality, appearance and understanding of the sport of rodeo. The winners are: Kiersten Pettus, 19, of Gilbert, is the Cave Creek Rodeo Days Queen for the 2020–21 season. A graduate of Higley High School, she began riding at the age of six when she was gifted riding lesson and has yet to look back. Kiersten was a member of the Arizona Junior Rodeo Association and the Arizona High School Rodeo Association, advancing to the AJRA pole pending finals in 2017. She is currently a full-time student at Central Arizona College on a full ride scholarship, majoring in business. She rides with the Cooper State Renegades Drill Team preforming at rodeos all around the state.
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Peyton Sourant, 15, of New River, is the new Cave Creek Rodeo Days Teen Queen. A sophomore at Boulder Creek High School, she started riding at the age of five. Today she team ropes, breakaway ropes and competes in the queen competition in the Arizona High School Rodeo Association. Congratulations to Kiersten and Peyton!
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Andy Seagle presents “Tim’s Cave: The Discovery and The Story” at the March 11 meeting of the Desert Foothills Chapter of the Arizona Archaeology Society. A college professor and photographer, Seagle shares an event that testifies to the deep connections of the human experience. As his older brother Tim (an archaeologist) was dying, a defining event in both their lives was beginning. Seagle’s later discovery of Tim’s Cave in the Sedona area gives back to the study of the Colorado Plateau, as well as mirrors the love and shared experiences of these two brothers that is still present today. The events include unique archaeological discoveries, an encounter with “pot hunter” activity, posthumous reunion of friendship with a highly respected lead archaeologist in the Coconino County National Forest Service (Peter Pilles), and a birthday present that began an adventure creating an improbable cascade of Sinagua archaeological serendipity from a 1991 helicopter flight. Family, friendship, community and fate came together in an amazing tale developed around prehistoric people’s evidence found in Arizona leading to Tim’s Cave discovery, recognition and subsequent crime law enforcement investigations, Seagle was born and raised in Tucson. He currently teaches in the Music Department at Mesa Community College, where he helped start the Audio Production Degree program over 28 years ago. He is a recording engineer and recorded artists such as Paul McCartney, Johnny Cash, Lyle Lovett, and the Phoenix Symphony. Seagle was an avid hiker most of his life from his early archaeological adventures with his brother Tim with a deep love for everything Arizona. The public may attend an Arizona Archaeology Society – Desert Foothills Chapter meeting at no charge, except for the holiday party in December. The meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month, September through May. There are refreshments available at 7pm and the meeting begins at 7:30pm, usually ending prior to 9pm. The meetings are held in the Community Room (Maitland Hall) at The Good Shepard of the Hills Episcopal Church, 6502 East Cave Creek Road. For information, visit www.azarchsoc.wildapricot.org/desertfoothills.
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Kiwanis To Hold Community Open Forum Registration now open The Kiwanis Club of Carefree Schools/Education Committee is reaching out to the community in order to identify concerns and ideas that will assure a bright and successful future for area children. Historically, Kiwanis have funded STEM programs, Chrome books for students, student health and safety programs and pre-school opportunities. The committee is funded from the Kiwanis Marketplace. The club will hold a Community Open Forum Saturday, April 25, 9am–1pm, at Desert Foothills Library, 38443 North Schoolhouse Road in Cave Creek. The organization says that community participation is vital and invite all area voices to be heard. Residents may register online at www.kiwaniscarefree.org.
Sonoran Arts League Receives Points of Light Certification The nonprofit Sonoran Arts League has been nationally certified as a “Service Enterprise” by the Points of Light through the Arizona Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family. Points of Light is the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service. The Sonoran Arts League achieved the prestigious status after completing several months of comprehensive assessment, training and coaching through the Points of Light Foundation (www.pointsoflight.org/serviceenterprises). The League was recognized during the Feb. 19 meeting of the Governor’s L–R: Kim Brooks, Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Commission on Service and Family, and Pat Bell-Demers, Sonoran Arts League. Photo Volunteerism at the Governor’s courtesy of the Sonoran Arts League. Office of Youth, Faith and Family. “This honor speaks volumes to our wonderful, dedicated team of volunteers who share our mission of promoting art, artists and art education through leadership and service in the belief that an artistic awareness is essential to the well-being of life and our community,” said Sonoran Arts League executive director Pat Bell-Demers. “We strive to create and support a culture of creativity, and we could never accomplish that without a strong core of diverse, engaged and empowered volunteers.” Nearing its 44th anniversary as a nonprofit, the Sonoran Arts League boasts more than 780 members. The League services the Desert Foothills communities of Carefree, Cave Creek, North Phoenix and North Scottsdale. The North Valley’s largest arts organization produces seven events, 12 public art programs and nine shows and exhibits annually. In addition, the League conducts educational and outreach programs, which include workshops, artist demonstrations, art talks, art critiques, free workshops for veterans, youth summer camps, youth mentoring and youth scholarships. The League’s signature event, Hidden in the Hills, is Arizona’s largest and longest-running artist studio tour. For additional information, call 480.575.6624 or visit www.sonoranartsleague.org.
Mix, Mingle & Network with the Chamber in March The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce will hold its next mixer event Wednesday, March 11, 5:30–7pm. This month’s event is hosted by Parkway Bank, 6300 East Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. Learn more about the host business at www.parkwaybank.com or by calling 480.488.4440. Always the second Wednesday of each month, the mixer event offers the opportunity to join Chamber members to network, socialize and win prizes. The cost to attend is $5 for members and $15 for general admission (guests may attend twice before joining). The Chamber also holds an informational business breakfast presentation and early morning networking event each month. This month’s Business sponsor is Proven Media Services and Cave Creek Cannabis. The breakfast event will be held Thursday, March 26, 7:30–9:30am, at Harold’s Cave Creek Corral, 6895 East Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. To contact Harold’s call 480.488.1906 or visit www.haroldscorral. com. The cost to attend is $8 for members and $15 for general admission. To learn more about the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce, call 480.488.3381 or visit www.carefreecavecreek.org.
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This spring, PVCC at Black Mountain (Cave Creek location) will host the seventh annual STEAMtastic. The March 5 event uses an innovative, hands-on, approach to promoting science, technology, engineering, arts and math education. The goal of the event is to make STEAM fun, by showing attendees how science, technology, engineering, arts and math are a part of their everyday life. PVCC hopes to encourage students to further explore these fields and view STEAM careers as attainable. Event activities are intentionally selected to address the STEAM fields and make STEAM accessible to both volunteers and community members of varied ages and backgrounds. Activities include a potato launcher, sow science, make a lung, molecular gastronomy, subzero science, a glow in the dark room and much more. Once night falls, the event becomes a Star Party. The dark skies of Cave Creek provide the perfect opportunity for viewing numerous constellations. The Phoenix Astronomical Society and PVCC Astronomy faculty will provide telescopes and help attendees make the most of this opportunity to view the night sky. The Black Mountain campus also features a 14-inch Schmidt Cassegrain telescope. This telescope collects 3,136 times more light than the human eye, allowing viewers to explore the colors of the Orion Nebula and storms on Jupiter. STEAMtastic is a Signature Event of AZ SciTech, which helps promote STEM in Arizona. The event is free to the public and designed for all ages. The seventh annual STEAMtastic event will be held Thursday, March 5, 5–7:30pm; Star Party activities run 7–10pm. PVCC at Black Mountain is located at 34250 North 60th Street in Scottsdale. For additional information, call 602.493.2600 or visit www.paradisevalley.edu/ black-mountain/steamtastic.
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‘It’s Art for Land’s Sake’– The Art of Nature Early inhabitants of Arizona were drawn to the awe-inspiring landscape that is the Sonoran Desert. Its unique flora and fauna continue to draw people from all over the world to it today. Desert Foothills Land Trust understands the importance of preserving this special place for the survival of the species that dwell here and for the enjoyment of generations to come. It’s a landscape worthy of not only protecting forever but immortalizing through art as well. It’s Art for Land’s Sake is a juried art exhibit and sale designed to promote conservation and wildlife protection through The 2019 first place winner, “Desert Jewels” by Peggy Orbon representational art. The Land Trust is hosting the sixth annual exhibit and sale at the Desert Foothills Library March 6–19 with an opening reception Thursday, March 5, from 6–8 pm. The public is invited to attend the reception, and the exhibit will be open for the duration during regular library hours. The library is located in Cave Creek at 38443 North Schoolhouse Road. All proceeds will be for the benefit of Desert Foothills Land Trust and/or Desert Foothills Library. For additional information, visit www.dflt.org.
Desert Foothills Community Invited to Recovery Education Series Individuals in recovery from substance abuse, and those maintaining their sobriety, are invited to a new weekly resource dedicated to offering online education and live, in-person support. 24/7 Sobriety Success will present a free introductory session, 7–8:30pm, Wednesday, March 12, at Christ Anglican Church’s Dorothy Hall, 35500 North Cave Creek Road in Carefree. This educational series is offered on Tuesdays, from 7–8:30pm. At the introductory session, facilitator Raymond LaFleur, author of the curriculum, will introduce attendees to the recovery education series that includes live, in-person support and the online curriculum series. The in-person meetings will allow guests to participate in sharing, and to support each other with their experiences by diving deeper into the essence of the material. “More than 13 percent (43,000,000) of Americans are in recovery or trying to maintain their recovery from drugs and alcohol,” said the group’s spokesperson, Barry Baer. 24/7 Sobriety Success is the publisher of online educational materials for people with substance abuse disorders including alcohol and drug addictions. The organization provides support designed to help bring the light of a peaceful, fruitful and substantive life. The organization offers two options. The Online Core Individual Series is $75 annually. The Recovery Education Series, including both the Online Core Individual Series and In-Person Support, is $175. Organizers emphasize that all are welcome, and financial assistance is available. To register, go to www.247sobrietysuccess.com, or call 602.545.7330.
Spring has sprung, and there is no better time to be outdoors at one of the Valley’s public parks. Part of the Maricopa County Regional Parks System, Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area encompasses 2,154 acres of diverse, rugged upper Sonoran Desert in Cave Creek. The park offers ranger-led programs each month — here are a few of the programs coming up in March. March 6: Rock Art of Spur Cross 8–10am The petroglyphs found in Spur Cross were created hundreds of years ago by the Hohokam people. Walk in their footsteps and visit a few of the more impressive sites in the conservation area during this two-hour moderate hike. No dogs on this hike. No reservations are required, meet at the main trailhead area where restrooms and picnic tables are located. March 8: Moonlight Hike 7–9pm The conservation area is a different experience when seen softly illuminated by the silver moon. While the group will attempt to minimize the use of flashlights, bring one in case it is needed. Moderate hike.
March 22: Hohokam Houses 8–11am Join rangers on this 2.5-mile moderate hike that will introduce guests to the rich archaeological history of the area. See evidence of prehistoric Hohokam dwellings and learn about their culture while trekking up to one of their mesa-top compounds. Bring plenty of water. No dogs on this hike. No reservations are required, meet at the main trailhead area where restrooms and picnic tables are located. March 28: Life Along the Creek 8–10:30am Join staff to look at the plants and animals that live in the riparian area along a perennial stretch of Cave Creek. This moderate hike will take participants through the Jewel of the Creek Preserve and along the lower Dragonfly Trail for a distance of approximately 1.5 miles. No reservations are required, meet at the main trailhead area where restrooms and picnic tables are located. Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area is located at 44000 North Spur Cross Road in Cave Creek. For more information, visit www. maricopacountyparks.net or call 602.506.2930, Ext. 8.
The Desert Foothills Family YMCA (Y) and the Livestrong® Foundation joined together to create Livestrong at the YMCA, a physical activity and well-being program designed to help adult cancer survivors achieve their holistic health goals. The research-based program offers people affected by cancer a safe, supportive environment to participate in physical and social activities focused on strengthening the whole person. Participants work with Y staff trained in supportive cancer care to achieve their goals such as building muscle mass and strength; increasing flexibility and endurance; and improving confidence and self-esteem. In addition to physical benefits, Livestrong at the YMCA focuses on the emotional well-being of survivors and their families by providing a supportive community where people impacted by cancer can connect during treatment and beyond. By focusing on the whole person and not the disease, Livestrong at the YMCA helps people move beyond cancer in spirit, mind and body. Livestrong at the YMCA is a free 12-week small-group fitness program for adult cancer survivors. The program focuses on improving cardiovascular fitness, strength and balance to regain overall health. Classes meet twice a week for 75 minutes. Participants will receive a free Y membership for the session’s duration. Program Goals: Carol Maxfield, pictured on the right, • Improve energy levels and self-esteem is a volunteer and a graduate of the first Livestrong program at Desert • Build muscle mass and strength Foothills Family YMCA. Read her personal journey through the program • Increase flexibility and endurance online now: news.CITYSunTimes.com. • Improve ability to do everyday tasks • Develop an ongoing fitness plan to continue practicing a healthy lifestyle Those who are interested in sponsoring the Livestrong at the YMCA program may donate at https://valleyymca.org/donatedffy — $250 supports one participant, $1,000 supports a class of four participants — or contact Allie Avishai, associate executive director Desert Foothills Family YMCA, at allie.avishai@vosymca.org or 602.212.6058. The next program at Desert Foothills Y kicks off March 3.
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March 9, 16, 23, 30: Take Your Walk to the Desert 8–11am Join docent Coni for a 3- to 5-mile hike (ability of hikers and weather determines length). Hike in riparian areas with seasonal water in Cave Creek. Learn about cochineal, agave, mesquite, prickly pear, and maybe see wildlife, petroglyphs, wildflowers, and even taste some wolfberries — all with great views. Wear sturdy shoes and a hat and bring 2 liters of water, a snack, and a camera for this moderate hike.
March 13, 14, 20: Wildflower Walk 8–10:30am See what’s blooming in Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. This easy walk will showcase some of the spectacular wildflowers found in the park and explore the beauty of the conservation area. Bring plenty of water and meet at the trailhead area.
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Tuesday, March 24 Cave Creek Rodeo Days Golf Tournament Rancho Mañana Golf Club, 5734 East Rancho Mañana Blvd. in Cave Creek. Check in and refreshments at 10:30am; tee off at noon; banquet and awards dinner begin at 6pm. To always look good, you need a good tailor!
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Saturday, March 28 9am Slack (free to the public) 5pm Rodeo Gates Open Shop the Vendors 7:30pm PRCA Rodeo Performance Purple and Turquoise Color Night; gates open at 5pm 9pm Cave Creek Official Rodeo Days Dance — Harold’s Corral
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March Events at Desert Foothills Library This month, Desert Foothills Library will host a book launch, an interactive reading/guided hike and a vintage hat fundraiser and so much more for area children and adults alike. Jump into spring with Willie The Wiggle Worm, a loving tribute to unconditional love for children. Join author Melanie Grace Bressler at the book launch March 14 at 11am. Bressler’s hope is that the book and inspiration felt at this event will help children around the state know that they are not alone. At this celebration of love and acceptance, children will decorate insect shaped
cookies, enjoy face painting, coloring and even a DJ. All “wiggle worms” are welcome to this book-signing event. Author Rita Goldner and the Desert Foothills Land Trust present Agent H20 Rides the Water Cycle March 21, 11am–noon. This interactive reading and guided hike of Saguaro Hill is open to children of all ages who will enjoy this delightful tale of Agent H20 as he travels through the Water Cycle. His fun journey and antics while eluding his nemesis, Scummy Pollution, will bring a smile to grown-ups and kids. Author Rita Goldner’s passion for nature, and love of drawing and writing, made picture books a great fit for her. She hopes that instilling understanding of endangered animals/habitats and global ecology will ensure that her readers will strive to preserve our natural world. Join Goldner for a reading from her book, and a craft project, followed by a hike through the Carol Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill led by the Desert Foothills Land Trust guides. The Desert Foothills Land Trust connects people to nature by working with communities and partners to conserve and steward sensitive lands and species for the survival of our Sonoran Desert. Reserve a seat for a spot of tea and cakes, and a chance to take home one or more of 50 vintage hats from a private collection that covers the 1950s – 1990s at the Vintage Hats Private Collection Fundraiser and Tea, March 22 at 2pm. These designer and one-of-a-kind hats are being donated to Desert Foothills Library for this event by Andrea Markowitz, whose mother amassed the collection. Jo Gemmil of the English Rose Tea Room is donating the tea and cakes. The $35 ticket includes tea, cakes and five raffle tickets. Additional raffle tickets may be purchased at the event. Seating is limited. All proceeds from the event directly benefit Desert Foothills Library. Tickets are available on the library website. The library is also hosting a number of art exhibits in March: • Thru March 19: Contemporary Watercolor Association presented by Desert Foothills Gallery • March 5–19: Desert Foothills Land Trust art exhibit • March 19 – May 14: “Retrospective Showcase” presented by Desert Foothills Gallery • March 20 – April 4: “Women by Women” art exhibit presented by Desert Foothills Library
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Desert Foothills Library is located at 38443 North Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek. For a complete list of March events or additional information, call 480.488.2286 or visit www.dfla.org.
Foothills Community Foundation March Events Area residents are invited to take advantage of the many classes and programs offered by Foothills Community Foundation (FCF) and the Holland Center during March. Tuesdays, March 3 and 10: “U.S. Foreign Policy: A return to the 1930s?” – 9–10:30am The 1920s and 1930s were a time when, like today, there was a belief that countries had to take care of their own problems while Americans looked after “America First.” Cost is $35 for the two-week session. Tuesdays, March 3 and 10: “Travel Inspired Art” – 10am–noon Learn to identify key elements of travel experiences and translate them into art. Wednesday, March 4: Morning Joe with TED – 9–11am Start the day with hot coffee and cool topics; $5 payable at the door. Thursday, March 5: “Visual Arts Series — 20th Century Fashion Innovators” – 4–5pm The program will be presented by Karen Timberlake, docent at the Phoenix Art Museum. Friday, March 6: Adult CPR & Infant and Child CPR – 10am–noon and 1–3pm These classes are for people who want to learn CPR but do not need a CPR course completion card or certification to meet a job requirement. Wednesday, March 11: “Write the Memoir You’re Afraid to Write” – 10:30am–12:30pm The presentation will be led by publishing consultant Patricia L. Brooks; $40. Tuesday, March 17: “What is Dementia, anyway?” – 11am–noon The program will be presented by Hospice of the Valley. Saturday, March 28: “All Hypnosis is Self-Hypnosis” – 9am–noon All programs will be held in the Holland Center, Black Mountain Campus, 34250 North 60th Street, Building B, Scottsdale. Many programs are free but check the website for more details, to register and for programs and classes, www.azfcf.org.
VICE MAYOR CRANE WRITES... Carefree — Spring has Sprung! By Vice Mayor John Crane
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In Carefree, every season has its charm, but spring in Carefree is hard to beat. Desert wildflowers dot the landscape, cactus bloom and the migrating birds we missed through the colder months return or at least stop by on their way further north. Adding to our enjoyment, the Town of Carefree has assembled a full schedule of special events and activities:
• T he organizers of the Carefree Classic Wheels and Wings Show are proud to announce the 2020 Wheels and Wings Show, a celebration of classic and vintage automobiles and airplanes on March 7 at the SkyRanch Airport in Carefree. Enthusiasts and owners will have an opportunity to mingle and take in some of the finest examples of domestic and foreign automobiles and aircraft from around the Valley. Admission is free to the public. The show opens at 8am and ends at noon. This will be the first large car show in Carefree in eight years, and anticipation is running high. Join in this celebration of “moving art, the automobile!” For more information, visit www.carefreewheels-wings.com.
• R ock the District will return to the Sundial in Carefree April 18, 5–10pm, for their annual fundraising concert featuring musicians and singers from the Cave Creek Unified School District benefiting teacher grant programs. But wait, there’s more! • Carefree Farmer’s Market at the Sundial every Friday, 9am–1pm • F irst Friday Art Walks, through May, 4–7pm. Enjoy galleries throughout downtown Carefree. • Carefree Restaurant Week, Sunday, May 3, to Saturday, May 9 • Free Yoga in the Gardens by the YMCA every Monday at 9am • S ights and Sounds in the Garden April 4, 11, 25 and May 2. Enjoy a wide variety of music and art. • K iwanis Pancake Breakfast in the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, Saturday, April 4, 7–11am • Z umba with Patricia in the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, Thursdays, 9–10am • W orld QiGong Tai Chi Event, in the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, Saturday, April 25, 8am to noon • M emorial Day Tribute at the Cave Creek Cemetery near Cave Creek Road and Pima Road, Monday, May 25, 8–9am With so many different activities from which to choose, I hope to see you about Town.
The DeMille Residence was the first house to be built in Carefree (1959). Photo: The Archive of Gerry Jones
Cave Creek Museum will celebrate its 50th anniversary year with a Gerry Jones featured exhibit and a one-day only Home Tour of six unique and stellar residences recognizing the imagination, aesthetic and resolve that initiated and continues to give the Desert Foothills its signature character. Gerry Jones is the Desert Foothills’ distinguished architectural designer and builder who implemented the vision of Carefree’s founders, KT Palmer and Tom Darlington. His 1974 paper “Must We Destroy in Order to Build?” addressed the issues facing those who loved the natural drama and beauty of their Sonoran homes. Slingman Residence (1970); Photo: The Archive of Gerry Jones Jones perceives how the world around us isn’t separated by interior and exterior dichotomies. He creates timeless architecture with a livable affinity for the extreme terrain in Arizona’s wilderness. He brings bedrock into dwelling spaces and puts homeowners into the living desert. For nearly 50 years, he has made Carefree his home. He continues to work from his studio overlooking the broad expanse of this beautiful region. Tickets for “The Gerry Jones Home Tour,” to be held Sunday, March 8, are $75 each and are only available in advance through the Cave Creek Museum. Participants will visit the homes via chauffeured buses in three shifts throughout the day: 9am to noon; noon to 3pm; and 3pm to 6pm. Note: the residences are multi-level and are not ADA accessible. In addition to the Home Tour, residents can visit the Museum’s 2019–20 featured exhibit “The Legacy of Gerry Jones,” which will be on display through the end of May 2020. Workshops and special events will be held at the Museum and other locations during March. The season-long celebration of Gerry Jones is supported by a grant from the Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation. A Home and Garden Boutique will be held at the Cave Creek Museum, 6140 East Skyline Drive, one of the stops along The Gerry Jones Home Tour. For tickets and other details, call 480.488.2764 or visit www.cavecreekmuseum.org.
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• C arefree Desert Gardens Seminar Series features two stellar programs: March 14, Blending Hardscape with Landscape, and April 18, Gardening for Fragrance. Both seminars begin at 9:30am in the Carefree Town Council Chambers at 33 Easy Street.
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Chamber Celebrates Local Businesses Lori Laswick Agency
The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce was present Thursday, Jan. 23, to conduct a ribbon-cutting ceremony for American Family Insurance — Lori Laswick Agency. Lori Laswick has been an American Family Insurance agent in Arizona for over 20 years. The agency will provide a free auto, home, life and/or commercial insurance quote to those who may be purchasing a new car, buying a house, investing in a rental property, starting a small business or wanting to leave behind a legacy. Lori Laswick Agency offers auto, home, business, life insurance and other types of insurance tailored to fit everyone’s unique needs. The agency is located at 36800 Sidewinder Road, Suite B-17, Carefree. For additional information, call 602.996.9606.
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The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce conducted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, Feb. 4, for Koivisto, Adams, Kvittem-Barr & Assoc. CPAs, LLP. Koivisto, Adams, Kvittem-Barr & Assoc. CPAs, LLP was established in 1990 to provide efficient, expert solutions to businesses and individuals. The firm is “large enough to offer a full array of accounting, taxation and consulting services but small enough to know you on a personal level.” Koivisto, Adams, Kvittem-Barr & Assoc. is located at 7518 Elbow Bend Road, Suite B-2, in Carefree. For information, call 480.488.5255 or visit www.carefreecpas.com.
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Foothills Animal Rescue Opens Resale Boutique Foothills Animal Rescue (FAR) is expanding its retail efforts in the hopes of helping even more homeless pets. The nonprofit animal welfare agency, based in North Scottsdale, opened its Resale Boutique Carefree in February. This will be FAR’s second Resale Boutique. The boutique, located at 7202 East Ho Road, Suite C, in Carefree, opened its doors Monday, Feb. 10, and will be open seven days a week. The boutique features 1,000 square feet of women’s and men’s clothing, shoes, accessories, high-end housewares and pet supplies. The agency plans to continue operating its flagship resale store, which is located at 23030 North Pima Road in Scottsdale. Revenue generated through sales at both of FAR’s Resale Boutiques helps support the agencies programs and services. Last year, FAR found homes for nearly 1,000 dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. The organization marks its 25th anniversary in 2020. For more information about FAR, visit www.foothillsanimal.org.
Is Life ‘Care Free’ in Carefree? If you live in Carefree you have undoubtedly been asked by someone if life here is “care free.” I don’t always respond to the question with the whole truth, so I say something like, “Carefree is not only a unique picturesque village in the desert foothills of the ALLEN NOHRE Continental Mountains, it is the habitat of 3,783 souls without a care in the world.” Not the whole truth! Writer Real life with all its maladies, aches and pains, and ups and downs don’t pass over us. For example, next week I have two dental appointments that will not be care free experiences, when my dentist replaces two old crowns with the added pain of no insurance. Nevertheless, this doesn’t qualify as suffering that merits sympathy. Right now, I can’t think of anything in my life that rises to that level. Maybe my life in Carefree is reasonably care free. Live in Arizona long enough, and you will have experienced one, or two, or three of Arizona’s infamous cycles of a housing boom followed by a bust. Carefree homeowners are not immune. We have not forgotten the housing crash of 2008, the damage it did to personal finances, and the slow recovery. That was not a care free time. Now, we are hoping for the continuation of a Goldilocks housing market: not too hot and not too cold. I am trying to come up with more hardships to refute the notion that Carefree life is care free, but I am having difficulty. Maybe life here is care free, for most of us, mostly. It felt that way last evening, sitting on my patio in the cool air, absorbing the clear blue sky, dotted with stars and planets light years above Black Mountain. As David Budbill asked: “How can this be? Such calm, such solitude in this world of woe.”*
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“A Soul from Minnesota,” by Allen Nohre, a collection of CITYSunTimes essays, is available on Amazon and Kindle. Allen can be reached at anohre@cox.net. *Excerpt: Budbill, David “The Sixth of January.” Good Poems, Selected and Introduced by Garrison Keillor,
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Area residents will have the opportunity to find answers to all of their landscape design questions from a real pro. Saturday, March 14, Carefree Desert Gardens will welcome expert and celebrity Judy Mielke, senior landscape architect with Logan Simpson Design, as part of the Desert Gardens Seminar Series. She is a well-known author for her award-winning book Native Plants for Southwestern Landscapes and has taught courses on Landscape Plant Materials and Arizona Native Plants at Arizona State University. She is a Certified Arborist and Certified Water Harvesting Practitioner. In her own words, Mielke says, “The challenge of putting plants together into a pleasing design is made a little easier by the suggestions for landscape
use…aesthetics are considered, as are functional needs…” By using various types of hardscape — walls, paving, seating, ramadas, fireplaces, water features, etc. — and combining them with beautiful plants providing shade, color and even food, it may surprise some people how much fun it can be to create a landscape. Mielke will also cover mulch materials, both rock and organic, and water harvesting ideas. The program, usually including a plant raffle, will begin at 9:30am and run approximately until noon in the Town Council Chambers, located at 33 Easy Street and Nonchalant Avenue, Carefree. A $5, or more, donation is appreciated to support the programs. For information, call 480.488.3686.
DFT Announces March Productions & Auditions Desert Foothills Theater (DFT) opens its production of Steel Magnolias opens Friday, March 27. In this popular play, M’Lynn is the mother of bride-to-be Shelby, and as friend Truvy fixes the women’s hair for the ceremony, they welcome a helping hand from aspiring beautician Annelle. Diabetic Shelby has a health scare, which is averted but doesn’t bode well for her hopes of having children. Time passes, and the women and their friends encounter tragedy and good fortune, growing stronger and closer in the process. Performances of Steel Magnolias will be Fridays and Saturdays, March 27–28, and April 3–4, at 7:30pm, and Sundays March 29 and April 5 at 2pm. Tickets are $25 and performances will be held at the Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, 33606 North 60th Street, Scottsdale. “We are grateful to Phyllis and Peter Strupp, our season sponsors,” says Terry Temple, Desert Foothills Theater managing director. The Theater also will hold auditions in March for Godspell. At the behest of John the Baptist, young men and women forsake their jobs and take up the mantle of Jesus Christ — becoming his disciples — in a musical retelling of the Gospel of Matthew. Auditions are scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 10am–2pm, and Sunday, March 15, 2–6pm, with callbacks Monday, March 16, 6pm. Check the website for more details and sign-ups: www.dftheater.org. For tickets and more information about upcoming events, visit www.dftheater.org or call 480.488.1981.
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Get ‘A Taste of the Desert’ Held the first Monday of each month, 6:30-8pm, the Desert Awareness Committee (DAC) lecture series continues April 6 with “A Taste of the Desert.” Individuals can live off the desert if they know what to pick and when. Of course, then they need to know what to do with it. Learn more at this hands-on, taste it lecture. From there, attendees can go into the desert to collect and then make their own foods. DAC members have been offering workshops on edible plants for over 25 years. Guests will be treated with tastes of some of the DAC members’ favorite recipes. The lectures are held at the Holland Community Center, 34250 North 60th Street in Scottsdale. Registration is not necessary; a $5 donation is suggested for each seminar. For information, visit www.azfcf.org/about-desert-awareness.
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Dynamic Appliance Repair is locally owned and operated and dedicated to providing prompt, professional appliance repair service. “We’re a mid-sized, flexible appliance repair company, which allows us the opportunity to maintain internal control over all appliance repairs and demand excellence that is second to none,” says Scott Marine, president of Dynamic Appliance Repair. “We are proud to be the premier appliance repair company located in Carefree, but we proudly serve the entire Phoenix area and the surrounding Valley. Since we’re local, you know you’re getting prompt, professional service, and not a random technician dispatched by a corporate call center.” Marine says that whether a customer is ready to schedule an appliance repair appointment or just has questions, the company prides itself on customer care and its friendly appliance repair staff, who he says are standing by to provide expert, friendly, problem-solving solutions. “Your problem is our priority, and we always take the time to learn your concerns and make sure you receive the best solution.” The company’s appliance repair technicians are licensed and insured and have many years of experience diagnosing and repairing all major household appliances, including washers, dryers, refrigerators, dishwashers, microwaves, ranges, ovens and cooktops. Marine says that the company only uses new factory certified replacement parts, all of which are covered with the manufacturer’s warranty. “Speaking of warranties, we have the best warranty in the business with a one-year part and labor warranty even on parts which only have a 90-day warranty through the manufacturer,” says Marine. “We know your time is valuable, so we schedule our appointments in two-hour windows. Say goodbye to 8-12 or 12-5 service windows!” He also says that service call fees are very competitive, plus their service call fee covers two appliances. “Check around, you won’t find that kind of value with our competitors. Another service you will not find anywhere else is our Annual Refr igerator Service Plan. One, low annual fee gets your refrigerator checked out, and serviced top to bottom plus it includes a free service call! We would love to earn your business and trust!” For details, call 480.590.7322 or visit www.dynamicappliancerepairaz.com.
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Community Invited to ‘Celebrate Unity and Diversity’ at Desert Hills
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Desert Hills Presbyterian Church (DHPC) celebrates unity and diversity in a variety of ways, including musical styles. In addition to a well-respected and established traditional music worship service, DHPC says it is excited about reaching the community with a more contemporary worship service called The Gathering, which meets every Sunday at 11:10am. DHPC leadership says that, “Emphasis, energy and much prayer are poured into The Gathering, and the worship music is excellent and glorifying to God. The music is not body thumping and headache inducing, but a good mix of upbeat worship songs currently played on the radio, traditional hymns with a modern feel, and thoughtful ballads. DHPC understands that worshipping together is the central focus of church life, and the example of unity in worship can spread far and wide.” The church is biblically based, where “followers of Jesus are celebrating the truths of the gospel together.” Bible studies, mission opportunities, small groups and social events are more ways to celebrate unity and diversity regardless of backgrounds, interests and life experiences. Desert Hills invites people from all walks of life to “unify to seek the Lord in a more personal way, grow in knowledge, and deliberately choose mission outreach to show faith in action.” The church is located at the northeast corner of Carefree Highway and Scottsdale Road at the foot of The Boulders. Residents are invited to attend The Gathering at 11:10am, or one of the 8:15am or 9:45am traditional worship services. For information, visit www.deserthills.org or call the church office at 480.488.3384.
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Celebrate 20 Years of Service to North Valley Seniors Foothills Caring Corps ‘Ticket to Ride’ Fundraiser Join Foothills Caring Corps for the 16th Annual Taste of Foothills “Ticket to Ride” Fundraiser in Carefree, with gourmet food tastings, live auction and live music, all for a good cause. Guests of the social event and fundraiser benefiting independence and mobility for seniors will savor award-winning cuisine from local restaurants Thursday, March 26, from 5-8:30pm at Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church’s newly remodeled Parish Center, 36811 North Pima Road, in Carefree. The Taste of Foothills Fundraiser provides key funding for mobility and transportation services for “neighbors” who need rides to medical and other day-to-day appointments and events. The Caring Corps, the only transportation program in the far North Valley, needs a smaller vehicle with a wheelchair lift to meet the growing need to transport seniors. Attendees at the fundraising event will enjoy a celebratory evening filled with sweet and savory tastings from local restaurant favorites and live music by Harry Mathews, local vocalist known for his smokin’ sax style playing saxophone, guitar and piano. Auctioneer Jonathan Blair will lead the live auction with exciting experiences and items up for bid. Restaurants include award-winning cuisine from CIVANA Carefree, Harold’s Cave Creek Corral, It’s a Divine Bakery, Liberty Station, Pizzicata Ristorante Pizzeria and Venues Café. Check www.foothillscaringcorps.com for updates on newly added restaurants. General admission is $50 per person with VIP admission options available. All proceeds benefit the volunteer-based nonprofit. For tickets, to volunteer, or for more information, call the Foothills Caring Corps at 480.488.1105 or visit www.foothillscaringcorps.com.
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The organizers of the Carefree Classic Wheels and Wings Show are gearing up for the 2020 celebration of classic and vintage automobiles and airplanes, which will be held Saturday, March 7. Enthusiasts and owners will have an opportunity to mingle and take in some of the finest examples of domestic and foreign automobiles and aircraft from around the Valley. Exhibited cars will be from 1980 and earlier. They will include the pre-war golden era, post-war sports cars, American “chrome and fins,” muscle cars from the 60s and 70s, and other exotica. Vintage airplanes will come from around the Valley.
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This will not be a “fly-in” but a static display. However, the renowned EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University’s UAV/drone team will be on the runway to show the amazing aerobatic skills of their futuristic flying machines. Joining the Embry-Riddle team will be Bryant Mack, national champion pilot of R/C aerobatic scale model airplanes. Together they will put on dazzling demonstrations of acrobatic flight. Admission is free to the public. Food trucks will be on site. Free public parking will be along Cave Creek Road, which will be coned-off for the event. The show opens at 8am and ends at noon. This will be the first large car show in Carefree in eight years. For information, visit www.carefree-wheels-wings.com or call 818.326.6403.
Write the Memoir You’re Afraid to Write Wednesday, March 11, 2020 10:30am – 12:30pm
In an encouraging and insightful presentation, Patricia L. Brooks will help you capture the essence of your untold story. She outlines the steps you need to bring it to fruition.
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