2017 Town of Carefree Special Events Issue by CITYSunTimes

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Re-modeled Carefree Bashas Supermarket A Real Success Story By Mayor Les Peterson

Newly Remodeled Bashas’ Experiences Increased Sales The Town of Carefree announced that their longtime partner, Bashas’ Supermarket, located at 36889 North Tom Darlington Drive, has experienced an overall increase in volume by 25-40 percent daily since their newly remodeled store was re-opened in October 2016 versus one year ago. The newly remodeled Bashas’, after 24 years of service to the Foothills community, received multiple new amenities featuring an updated floor layout, expanded offerings including a wider selection of organic and better-for-you foods and a new Starbucks that opens to the outdoors for stunning patio views of Black Mountain. The grab-and-go concept has proven successful with residents and visitors, along with a new sushi bar that showcases chefs crafting fresh rolls onsite daily. The salad bar and the assortment of hot soups, available just in time for the cooler weather, has also been a favorite for locals looking for a quick lunch. “We are thrilled with the overall response, and support, from the Carefree community,” says Edward Basha, president and CEO of Bashas’ Family of Stores, “Our store remodels not only enhance the overall customer experience but each reflects the unique interests and needs of the community it serves.” For more information, visit www.bashas.com. Learn more about the Town of Carefree at www.carefree.org or by calling 480.488.3686.

I am very pleased to start out 2017 by learning of the outstanding success that Bashas’ Grocery is receiving in the marketplace following the grand MAYOR re-opening of their Carefree store on Town of Carefree October 5, 2016. This total store effort 480.488.3686 encompassed expanded offerings www.carefree.org within each department, an updated floor layout, and the interior store décor as well. Everything about the Carefree Bashas’ Supermarket has been tailored to the desires of Foothills customers. The level of success being generated speaks volumes of how well Foothills customers are responding to the changes. Following this comprehensive effort, storewide sales for the Bashas’ Carefree location is up 25-40 percent daily in comparison to their year-ago sales figures. This level of success is “unheard of in the grocery industry,” according to Bashas’ Carefree Store Manager Dan Thelen, and reflects the level of satisfaction Foothills residents are experiencing. Because of the steady growth, Bashas’ is transferring people from other areas to handle the additional traffic just to meet the needs. The Town is pleased to see this investment by Bashas’ management in the Carefree Supermarket. It reflects the increased satisfaction in this Bashas’ Supermarket operation being experienced by Foothills residents and it underscores the validity of Bashas’ Management making a long-term personal and financial commitment in Carefree. The success of the re-opening of Bashas’ supermarket helps to stimulate growth in the surrounding businesses and contributes to the measurable economic success of Carefree through the meaningful sales taxes the store generates. Publisher Lorrie Pomeroy Publisher Emeritus Hope H. Ozer Editor-in-Chief Kathryn M. Miller Creative Director Jenifer Lee Assistant to the Publisher Darlene Keberle Account Representatives Bob Hesselgesser • Susan Pine

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SOUL CONNECTION

Remembering And Looking Forward

The New Year arrives like a welcomed rain washing away the past year’s dust and cleaning the air to see the possibilities ahead. We can start over by shrugging off a year’s worth of worries, conflicts and mistakes. No wonder we welcome the New Year’s holiday with such enthusiasm. Our most popular New Year’s song, “Auld Lang Syne” reminds us to not forget the past as we look forward to the New Year. ALLEN NOHRE The bandleader Guy Lombardo popularized “Auld Lang Syne,” meaning “times Writer gone by,” an old Scottish song first published by the poet Robert Burns in 1796. Lombardo and his Royal Canadians played the song at midnight at a New Year’s Eve party at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City in 1929 and a tradition was born. Over the years, I’ve sung it at parties without knowing for sure what the words mean. The song asks the question: “Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind?” In other words, should we forget the past, including friends? The answer is, “For auld lang syne, we’ll take a cup o’ kindness yet.” Those words mean we won’t forget friends, we’ll remember them with fondness, and we won’t forget the past year. We might want to forget the acrimony of the 2016 presidential election of the past year, but it is now part of our history. The Spanish philosopher George Santayana warned that those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Regardless of how one feels about the outcome of the election, I can’t imagine anyone wants a repeat of the same hostile process that unnecessarily divides us. We need a new, harmonious and happy New Year! Allen Nohre lives in Carefree with his wife, Kathie. He is a writer at Terros and can be reached at anohre@cox.net.

AZ Dual Language Immersion In Cave Creek Schools On December 5, over 40 educators from other Arizona language immersion schools participated in a Chinese and Spanish Immersion observation day in Cave Creek Unified School District (CCUSD). Cave Creek School District is the only school district in the state that has three world language immersion programs (Spanish, Chinese, French), which makes them a well-known leader in this field of international language programming. Visitors came from all corners of Phoenix areas such as Buckeye, Chandler, Paradise Valley, Scottsdale and from as far as Tucson. All attending hoped to deepen their understanding of how young children acquire academic content and a new language by observing classrooms in action. At the first school on the tour, Horseshoe Trails Elementary, the educators visited kinder to watch students do their Math instruction in Mandarin Chinese. In 1st-2nd grade, students spend 50 percent of the day learning in Mandarin. Participants also saw an 8th grade Spanish immersion class where students that have been in the program since 1st grade have achieved levels of Spanish proficiency equivalent to final year of high school Spanish. Research has consistently shown that students that learn in this bilingual format outscore their monolingual peers. The group, named The AZ Dual Language Immersion Partner Schools Network, has primarily Spanish Immersion programs but is seeing a growing number of Chinese Immersion programs opening up. Learn more about CCUSD programs at www.ccusd93.org or call for more information.

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Get Star Struck & More With PVCC Paradise Valley Community College at Black Mountain (PVCC) will host a Star Party January 26, from 7-9:45pm. The Star Party is a free event that allows the community to observe the night skies through high power telescopes. The event is a partnership with PVCC Astronomy faculty and the Phoenix Astronomical Society. A Star Party will also be held February 23, March 23, April 20 and May 4. An RSVP is requested prior to each event so that the organizers can ensure they have enough telescopes. RSVP at events@pasaz.org. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to save the date of March 9, as PVCC at Black Mountain presents its annual STEAMtastic & Star Party Extravaganza, 4-10pm. PVCC, in partnership with Foothills Community Foundation, YMCA, Phoenix Astronomical Society and Cave Creek Unified School District, will host STEAMtastic an Arizona SciTech premier signature event. Enjoy an afternoon and evening celebrating science and technology in everyday lives through fun, hands-on activities for all ages. Event activities include molecular gastronomy, subzero science, potato launch, science of brewing, glow in the dark room and experiments, and local businesses showing science in every-day life. The expo and demonstrations are March 9 from 4-7pm. After 7pm, the outside lights will be turned off for a Star Party in the new Astronomy Observatory. STEAMtastic is part of the Cave Creek/Carefree High Sonoran Desert Passport group one of the AZ SciTech festivals. PVCC at Black Mountain 34250 North 60th Street, Scottsdale. For additional information, call 602.561.5398 or visit www.pvc.maricopa.edu/blackmountain.

For those who are a brand new member of the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce or who have been a Chamber member for years... the upcoming Membership 101 event is for you. Join executive director Patty Villeneuve, staff, Board members and Ambassadors Friday, February 3, from 8-9am at the Chamber office to receive information about how to get the most out of Chamber benefits. Space is limited. Send an email to colleen@carefreecavecreek.org or call to RSVP: 480.488.3381. Learn more about the Chamber at www.carefreecavecreek.org.

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Take An Art Walk In Downtown Carefree First Friday Art Walks at the “100 Easy Street Arts District” (Post Office Building) is evolving into an exciting art destination by featuring three galleries that offer a different look at today’s art scene. Stroll through the galleries meeting some of the over 50 artists whose work is showcased. Enjoy light refreshments and music performed by local artists. Easy Street Galleria is home to over 40 talented fine artists that work in many different mediums from oil painting to wood creations, a funky fashion boutique and a colorful 500-square foot art studio that hosts beginners and advanced art classes for adults and children. Call 630.336.1300 or visit www.easystreetgalleria.com. Ted Phillip Denton Contemporary Art features a collection of original, contemporary art ranging from delicate clay objects to large scale paintings of bold color, multimedia canvases and metal sculpture both functional and decorative of all sizes created by Denton. Also showing the classic beaded jewelry and photographic art of his wife, Joy Landau, plus the work of eight other fine artists. Call 760.780.8484 or visit www.tedphillipdenton.com.

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The art/object Gallery and Showroom features artwork and design from local and international artists for public and private spaces. Owner Jeff Zischke is an artist and designer who explores the cutting edge of sculpture, public art, mixed media and urban transformation. Call 602.883.9048 or visit www.jeffzischke.com.

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Upcoming Art Walk dates are January 6, February 3, March 3, April 7 and May 5. The January musician will be Hank Molder, Native American Flutist.

Businesses: Save The Date & Get Ready For Growth The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce will host a Business Growth Conference Wednesday, February 15 at Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center. Those interested in attending may register online at www.carefreecavecreek.org/ bgc-registration. The deadline to register is February 6. Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center is located at 7415 East Elbow Bend in Carefree ( w w w. s p i r i t i n t h e d e s e r t . o r g ; 480.488.5218). For additional information about the event, visit the website or contact the Chamber at 480.488.3381.

Agaves As Living Sculptures In Desert Foothills Landscapes

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Carefree Desert Gardens will welcome back author, speaker and agave fanatic Greg Starr – owner and operator of Starr Nursery in Tucson, which specializes in agaves, cacti and xeric shrubs. Starr is a leading proponent of xeriscaping in the Southwest. He has traveled extensively in Mexico and the U.S. to study and photograph plants in their habitats. His books include Cool Plants for Hot Gardens and Agaves: Living Sculptures for Landscapes and Containers. Saturday, January 14, Starr will speak on agaves, large and small, that are hardy for the Desert Foothills elevation, how to plant and care for them to ensure success in landscapes or containers and companion plantings. He will bring plants to sell. The program series, usually including a plant raffle, will begin at 9:30am and run approximately until noon at new location in the same building. The Speakeasy On Easy Street, Jazz Supper Club, is located on the northwest corner of the U.S. Post Office building, 100 Easy Street, Carefree. A $5 (or more) donation is suggested to support these programs. For information call 480.488.3686. Come early. Seating is limited. This is the first of four programs of the Winter 2017 season.

As part of the Foothills Community Foundation’s monthly T.G.I.F. Tasters Club events, Jo Gemmill, owner of the English Rose Tea Room in Carefree, will present an exploration of tea Friday, January 20. The history of tea is long and complex, spreading across multiple cultures over the span of thousands of years. Gemmill is as passionate about its history as she is about properly serving and drinking tea. Additional upcoming Tasters Club events include “Bourbon & Beef” (February 10); “Desert’s Pantry” (March 17); “Cheese Making” (April 21). The January event will be held from 3-5pm at the Foothills Community Foundation Holland Community Center. The cost is $20 per person. Register at www.azfcf.org.

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Celebrate The World Of Visual Art With FCF Foothills Community Foundation (FCF) Holland Community Center has invited local experts, educators and artists to present topics for its 2017 Visual Arts Exploration Series – from architecture to selfies. Celebrate the world of visual art by attending one of the presentations each Monday afternoon January through February at the FCF-Holland Community Center, 34250 North 60th Street, Building B, Scottsdale. The January Visual Arts Exploration Series includes:

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January 9: Permanent and Temporary Public Art in Scottsdale Donna Isaac, director, Scottsdale Public Art and vice president, Scottsdale Cultural Council will present an overview of Scottsdale Public Art, which celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2015, and will highlight the permanent public art in the City’s collection, placing special emphasis on those projects.

January 16: Murals for Social Change Hugo Medina, mural artist and Phoenix College adjunct faculty will touch on the history of mural art, its influences through history, and how it impacts us. The world is becoming a mecca for murals and

community projects that tell stories and change lives. Murals are a visual way of telling stories and are a form of communication as old as humankind. “Murals for social change” will end with examples of some of Medina’s murals. January 23: A Life of Art and Travel Roberta Kritzia, artist and educator, will weave her personal life experiences of sketching on location in Europe while visiting the most renown art museums around the world and standing in front of the paintings and original sketches of art history’s most noted artists from the Renaissance to the late 1800’s. A showcase of ‘state of the art’ supplies needed for and a first-hand demonstration of travel sketching. This lecture coincides with her one-woman show in the Holland Alley Gallery. January 30: Original Selfies— The Extraordinary Self-Portraits of the World’s Great Artists Suzie Wilson, artist, will present the portraits of SELF, as seen through the painter’s own eye. A self-portrait often reveals interesting, unexpected points of view and personal insights into details and facts otherwise unknown. This lecture coincides with her one-woman show in the Holland Alley Gallery. Complimentary wine and cheese will be served at 3:30pm with each presentation beginning at 4pm. The 45-minute presentations are followed by a question and answer period. Tickets are $12 each or $72 for a full seven program Series Pass that includes one free presentation. Online registration and details are available at www.azfcf.org or call 480.488.1090.

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A world of flavorful creations comes to the Sundial Café, and Carefree – in the form of Chef Shawn Jaynes. The art of his culinary talents blossomed under the tutelage of chefs from the French tradition. Mentored by the late, great John-Aimé Bisson, of Rocky Mountain Cuisine, in Montana, a master chef in special event foods and preparation of wild game, Jaynes now carries on the tradition. Chefs Jaynes and Bisson partnered in the founding of the Culinary Entertainment Company, of Southern Colorado, which specialized in catering high-end events. “I enjoy creating cuisines to be masterpieces, pleasing to the eye and tasteful to the palette,” says Jaynes. And now, he is bringing his 20 years of experience to Arizona, continuing to provide his services for private parties, weddings, catered events and sharing many of his culinary creations with guests at the Sundial. Sundial Café is located at 7 Sundial Circle in Carefree. For additional information, call 480.488.9825 or visit www.sundialgardencafe.com.

Desert Foothills Theater (DFT), a division of the Foothills Community Foundation, presents All Shook Up Friday, January 13, through Sunday, January 22, at Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center’s Black Box Theater. Directed by Sara Bernstein with musical direction by Daniel Kurek, the youth production is set in a square little town in 1955. A guitar-playing roustabout rides into town and changes everything and everyone he meets in this hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical fantasy that will have the audience jumpin’ right out of their blue suede shoes with classics like “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Jailhouse Rock” and “Don’t Be Cruel.” Performances take place Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm and Sundays at 2pm during the run from January 13 through January 22. Adult tickets range from $16 to $21. Youth tickets are $14 to $16. Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center is located at 33606 North 60th Street, in Scottsdale. To order tickets, visit www.dftheater.org or call 480.488.1981.

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Find The Solution To Optimal Health Health Solutions Center of Arizona provides “root cause resolution” of health issues by implementing the Return to Health Protocol – four drugfree, non-surgical therapies to guide patients toward optimal health. The therapies include: • Meningeal Release Therapy: a technique developed by Chiropractic Physician John Gangemi during 15 years of clinical research. This gentle therapy is used to reduce pain, improve range of motion and promote relaxation. • Health Deficiency Optimization: a scientific approach to health through laboratory testing. Nutritional supplements, dietary, exercise and life style modifications are custom designed to strengthen deficiencies giving you a road map back to better health.

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• Therapeutic Laser: specific frequencies of light safely and painlessly reduce pain and inflammation. Therapeutic laser has been shown to improve acute injuries and reduce chronic pain. Health Solutions Center has both Class 4 and Class 3B FDA cleared therapeutic lasers.

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• Life Vessel Resonance Therapy: an FDA cleared medical technology that reduces the effects of stress on the body in a gentle, soothing experience of light, sound and vibration. Medical research has recently stated that virtually all health issues have an underlying stress component. Life Vessel is featured in the New York Times best-selling book Radical Remission by Kelly A. Turner, PhD. Stress, pain and injury relief, as well as laboratory analysis and nutritional coaching, are available at Health Solutions Center of Arizona, located in Carefree at 7301 East Sundance Trail, on the northeast corner of Tom Darlington and Cave Creek Road. For more information, call 480.575.2727 or visit www.healthsolutionscenteraz.com.

Upcoming Chamber Events The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce invites area business owners and residents to mix and mingle at its monthly mixer event. The next Chamber Mixer will be held January 11, from 5:30-7pm at L. Skincare, 7208 East Ho Road, Carefree. L. Skincare brings the latest treatments, technology and techniques to clients in the Carefree area. Learn more at www.l-skincare.com or by calling 480.488.1441. The next Chamber Business Breakfast will be held January 26, from 8-9:30am. Join fellow Chamber members for an informational presentation and early morning networking at Harold’s Cave Creek Corral, 6895 East Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek. The cost is $7 for members and $15 for non-members. Contact Harold’s at 480.488.1906 or visit www.haroldscorral.com for information. For additional information about Chamber events, call 480.488.3381 or visit www.carefreecavecreek.org.

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Feb 10 Feb. 10-12: 12: Carefree Artisan Gifts and Chocolate Festival

Carefree Town Center – 10am-5pm

Every Friday Through May: Carefree Farmers Market

Carefree Desert Gardens under the Carefree Sundial – 9am-1pm

Savor the romance of Valentine’s Day weekend at Magic Bird Festivals’ Carefree Artisan Gifts & Chocolate Festival. Always scheduled on the weekend closest to Valentine’s Day and focused on quality over quantity, this three-day event presents some of the finest chocolate and confections vendors and additional packaged culinary offerings alongside a variety of jewelry, arts and fine gifts vendors. This festival is free to the public. Visit www.carefreeazfestivals.com.

March 24: Garden Seminar – The Buzz on Arizona’s Bees and Honey Tasting!

Speakeasy on Easy Street – 9:30am-12pm Featuring Mike Hills. Suggested donation, $5.

Every Monday: FREE Yoga at the Carefree Sundial by the YMCA

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Carefree Desert Gardens under the Carefree Sundial – 11am-12pm

Desert Foothills YMCA offers free yoga every Monday. Bring a friend, your own water and Yoga mat.

Jan. 14: Carefree Garden Seminar – Agaves as Living Sculptures Speakeasy on Easy Street – 9:30am-12pm Featuring Greg Starr, leading Xeriscaper in the Southwest. Suggested donation, $5.

Feb. 18: Garden Seminar – Landscaping Tips for the DIY Desert Gardner

Speakeasy on Easy Street – 9:30am-12pm Featuring Tom Gatz. Suggested donation, $5.

Jan. 20-22: Thunderbird Artists Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival

March 17-19: Thunderbird Artists Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival

Featuring more than 125 juried fine artisans from throughout the United States and abroad. Artists will participate displaying paintings in oil, watercolor, pastel, acrylic, and ink; impressive small, medium and life-sized sculptures, sparkling hand blown glass, clay, metal, stone, wood, bronze, one-ofkind handcrafted jewelry, beautiful photography and much more. This festival also combines fine art and fine craft with an elaborate collection of domestic and imported wines for tasting. Admission: $3; Wine tasting ticket/souvenir glass: $10. Visit www.thunderbirdartists.com.

This three-day festival is widely known as a collector’s show, due to its rigorous jury, which produces a festival unequaled in quality. The streets of Downtown Carefree close, making room for more than 165 artists and an excess of 5,000 original masterpieces of fine art. The event is enhanced by the beautiful Sonoran Desert backdrop of Carefree. These festivals touch each of the senses, with fine wines, mouthwatering chocolates, the visual feast of art and the subtle sound of ambient music. Admission: $3; Wine Tasting Ticket with souvenir glass: $10. www.thunderbirdartists.com.

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March through Summer: Ray Villafane Sculptures

Carefree Town Center – 10am-5pm

Carefree Gardens & Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion Spring features Ray Villafane and his sand sculptures. What will he do next? He is the creator of the 24-ton “Elephant Playing Chess with a Mouse,” which gained worldwide exposure and was on exhibit through August in 2016. See www. visitcarefree.com for details on this special exhibit.

April 1 through Oct. 1: Kiwanis Splash Park Open Carefree Gardens

Cool off and get wet in the second season celebrating the new Splash Pad! Visit a Scorpion centered within the spash pad named “KIWANI” who is an exciting one-of-a-kind addition! The Scorpion comes to life when guests least expect it, creating an all new level of interactivity and team play experience. It is an exciting focal point for Carefree’s water park, and combined with the other ground spray jets, create a magical, nature-inspired play environment.

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April 30: Sunday Concert Series Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion – 1-3pm

Free concert, featuring Herndon Brothers. Ray and Ron Herndon formed the group to play at their family-owned honky tonk in Scottsdale called the Handlebar J and have been together since 1986.

Late Nov. through Jan.: Holiday Lighting of the Carefree Desert Gardens

April 2: Sunday Concert Series

Take a stroll through the Gardens and enjoy the beautiful displays and holiday themed events. Even the Sundial has its own special light! Check www.visitcarefree.com for more details.

Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion – 1-3pm Free concert, featuring Mogollon Country Band – one of the premier Country rock entertainment groups in the West.

Oct. 20-29: Enchanted Pumpkin Garden Carefree Desert Gardens

Listen to choirs and soloists from the local school district, performing holiday classics at the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion. Visit with Santa, take a carriage ride along Easy Street, take a sneak peek at Parade entries, Foothills Animal Rescue adoptions and stroll the beautifully lighted winter wonderland of the four-acre botanical gardens.

April 8: Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser

Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion – 7-11am Carefree Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser. Prices $8 for adults, $4 for kids. Proceeds principally benefit youth and community programs. Visit www.kiwaniscarefree.org.

April 8: Carefree Garden Seminar – Cacti for the Desert Foothills Speakeasy on Easy Street – 9:30am-12pm Featuring Scott McMahon. Suggested donation, $5.

April 9: Sunday Concert Series

Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion – 1-3pm Free concert, featuring Sugar Thieves. This fivepiece band performs a perfect mix of American music, with sounds of New Orleans, Memphis, Chicago and Mississippi. They fuse Blues, Roots, Folk, Gospel and a little Jazz, to make up one big bowl of Sugar.

April 23: Sunday Concert Series Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion – 1-3pm

Free concert, featuring Marmalade Skies Beatle Band. This seven-member band performs a Musical Tribute to The Beatles.

Nov. 11: Carefree 9th Annual Veterans Day Celebration Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion

The event will feature a mixture of exciting patriotic music, special speakers who will share their experiences from the past. Packages from Home, Veterans Heritage Project and more. By popular request, the finale will once again include the bugle call, The Last Post, followed by TAPS on “dueling bugles.”

Nov. 18: Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser

Dec: 10th Annual Carefree Christmas Festival Carefree Gardens & Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion

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Featuring renowned artist and Sculptor Ray Villafane. Discover the Carefree Desert Gardens as they come to life with whimsical pumpkin carvings, 400-pound pumpkins, scarecrows, pumpkin patch, hay rides, arts and crafts, beer garden, pumpkin culinary treats, merchandise and much more. Fun for all ages. Free admission. Rated “Best in the Valley” by Phoenix Magazine. Visit www.carefreepumpkingarden.com.

Nov. 30: Carefree Christmas Preview Night

NEW in 2017! Carefree will extend the holiday fun throughout the entire month! Real snow and more activities will be welcomed to this already treasured family tradition! Real snow, merriment, entertainment, gifts, rides and more! Find details and dates at www.carefreechristmasfestival.com.

Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion – 7-11am

Check out www.visitcarefree.com for all new event updates, and follow “Town of Carefree” on Facebook and Instagram.

Carefree Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser. Prices $8 for adults, $4 for kids. Proceeds principally benefit youth and community programs. Visit www.kiwaniscarefree.org.

All event details are current at the time of publication. Please contact the respective venue or organization prior to attendance.

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Thunderbird Artists brings its 24th Annual Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival to town January 20-22. The award-winning festival is a Town of Carefree “Signature Event,” which highlights the artistic works of juried fine artists, live music, appetizing food, tempting chocolates and unparalleled wine tasting.

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Annual Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival

Artwork by featured artist, Terry Meyer

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Contemporary equine painter Terry Meyer, is the featured artist for the event. Meyer is recognized throughout the country with his signature style of contemporary paintings. In the past, he has worked with clay, metal and wood, but his true passion is working in watercolor and oils. In addition to the artwork of Meyer, the event hosts the works of more than 150 other juried fine artists and Moodafaruka craftsman, displaying original paintings, spectacular small, medium and life-size bronzes, radiant glass sculptures, metal creations and fabulous batiks. There is also hand thrown clay, hand woven baskets, wood works, one of a kind jewelry, breathtaking photography and mixed media pieces. The festival is also known as one of Arizona’s largest wine tasting events. Every Thunderbird Artists festival hosts a variety of local and international wines for sampling. Participating wineries include Aged 2 Perfection, Golden Rule Vineyards, King Frosch, Schlossadler International, Sogno Toscano and Su Vino. Peoria Artisan Brewing will be serving ice cold microbrews, Desert Diamond Distillery will bring a variety of flavored rums and Desert Rock Industries will supply hard ciders. For a $10 fee, patrons receive an engraved souvenir glass with six tasting tickets, allowing them to enjoy their choice of samples, fine art and live musical entertainment all in one place. Moodafaruka is the featured musician for the festival. Moodafaruka mixes Flamenco, Middle Eastern, Spanish and Western motifs, creating a tapestry of sound that is both familiar and new. Other performers include Brandon Gaesser, Bob Culbertson, Nina Curry and Whiskey Kiss. The festival takes place in Downtown Carefree, on Ho Hum & Easy Streets. Hours are 10am-5pm each day. Admission is $3 and parking is free all weekend. For more information, call 480.837.5637 or visit www.thunderbirdartists.com.

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Donovan Associates With Scottsdale Carefree Coldwell Kristen Donovan has associated with the Scottsdale Carefree office of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage as an independent sales associate. “I like to meet new people and love the idea of helping them find their dream home,” says Donovan. “I am a people person and very organized. Plus, I have lived in Arizona for more than 20 years.” Prior to associating with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Donovan was the national account manager for Ackerley Communications advertising agency for approximately 12 years. She worked with Nike, The Gap, Alaska Airlines, Avia, Jantzen swimwear and Taco Bell to develop national advertising campaigns. “Throughout my advertising career, I developed excellent people skills, an outstanding attention to detail and top negotiation abilities, which I am excited to use in my real estate career,” Donovan says. For more information about Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, visit www.coldwellbankerhomes.com.

Kiwanis Seek Donations To Support Caring Corps The Kiwanis Club of Carefree work closely with the Foothills Caring Corps by donating medical equipment to them for their clients, and are collecting wheel chairs and walkers with seats to donate to the Caring Corps Medical Loan Closet. Residents can deliver to them in Carefree or bring to Kiwanis Marketplace store and they will deliver them to the Foothills Caring Corps. Foothills Caring Corps (www.foothillscaringcorps.com) is dedicated to promoting independence and enhancing the quality of life for older residents throughout the communities of Carefree, Cave Creek and North Scottsdale. They do this through a force of volunteers and staff who deliver services and support that provide access to basic needs such as food, medical care and activities that promote physical, mental and emotional health. The Kiwanis Marketplace is located at 6535 East Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek. Call 480.488.7169 for details Donations are accepted at our back door (East side of the building) during business hours. To schedule a pick-up of donations with in a 10-mile radius on Wednesdays or Saturdays, please call the donation/pick-up number: 480.488.8400. Those interested in becoming a part of the Kiwanis Family of Volunteers, Volunteer Applications are available at the front counter. For additional information, visit www.kiwaniscarefree.org.

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Pinnacle Presbyterian Church’s Pinnacle Concert Series continues in January with two exceptional programs. Friday, January 20, at 7:30pm, Pinnacle Concert Series presents “Piano Man.” The music of Billy Joel and Elton John comes to life in this multimedia tribute starring the voice and piano of British entertainer Terry Davies, backed by an extraordinary nine-piece band. Guests will be singing, dancing, laughing Terry Davies and crying as they experience the sights, sounds and amazing musical journeys of Billy and Elton’s careers. Their incredible catalogue of classic hits includes “Piano Man,” “New York State of Mind,” “Rocket Man” and “Candle in the Wind,” as well as many more. Next up, The 3 International Tenors will perform Friday, January 27, at 7:30pm. The 3 International The 3 International Tenors Tenors is a tribute to some of the finest music in the world and features show-stopping performances that pay homage to the likes of Luciano Pavarotti, Andrea Bocelli, Enrico Caruso and others. Included in the concert are stirring renditions of many of the most memorable songs ever written, such as “Time to Say Goodbye,” “Ave Maria” and “Nessun Dorma.” These three musicians come from extremely diverse backgrounds to sing music from opera, musical theatre and pop opera in a most entertaining way. Pinnacle Presbyterian Church is located at 25150 North Pima Road, Scottsdale. Reserved seating is available for both concerts. Premium seating is $45; general admission $30; student, free. Information and tickets are available online at www.pinnacleconcerts.com, 480.303.2474 or at the door.

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Pinnacle Presents January Music To Remember

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January Events At The Library The Desert Foothills Library serves the Carefree and Cave Creek communities with its diverse programming of classes and events each month. Located at 38443 North Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, the library offers something for residents of all ages. Here are just a few of the adult events and classes that the library is offering in January. All of the events are free, except where noted.

2017 Total Eclipse of the Sun January 11; 10-11:30am A spectacular total eclipse of the Sun will be visible from 11 states in August 2017. It will be the first such eclipse to cross the U.S. since 1979 and will offer 100 million more Americans the chance to travel the path of those who were alive back then. The event will discuss what to see, where to go and the importance of such an event. Speaker Paul D. Maley has a 41-year career working at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. Call to register.

Music @ the Movies January 12; 2-5pm Mao’s Last Dancer: The inspiring true story of Li Cunxin and his extraordinary journey from a poor upbringing in rural China to

international stardom as a worldclass ballet dancer. Based on the best-selling autobiography, the film weaves a moving tale about the quest for freedom and the courage it takes to live one’s own life. 118 min. Hosted by music enthusiast Annis Scott. Music Appreciation @ the Library January 13; 4-5:30pm Fran Rosenthal, music enthusiast, will educate and entertain, as she takes guests on a tour of music throughout history. Topic: Classical Music and Famous Songs and Scores in the Movies. Call to register. Chapter2Books Special Sale January 13, 14 & 15 (Second weekend each month) Find more than 50,000 books, as well as DVDs, CDs and audiobooks, starting at just 50 cents. Located inside the library and open seven days a week – or find them on Amazon. Donations are welcome, and help support the library. Call 480.488.2777 or visit www.chapter2booksaz.com. MUFON Evolved: Surfing the Leading Edge of Ufology January 28; 10:30am-12pm Phoenix MUFON is one of the three chapters of the Mutual UFO Network in Arizona. Jim Mann and Stacey Wright, the co-directors, will present material on exactly what MUFON is, how investigations are handled, and will discuss some of the most interesting ufo-related cases that have been reported around the world. Call to register. The library is closed January 16 for Martin Luther King Day. For additional information, call 480.488.2286 or visit www.dfla.org.

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ProMusica Announces January Auditions

â&#x20AC;˘ Moonlight Journey: Songs of Twilight, Dreams and Awakening February 25 at 7:30pm, Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, Anthem (additional date in Sun City) â&#x20AC;˘

The Unpredictable Adventures of Henry Hicklebee April 7 at 7:30pm, Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, Scottsdale April 8 at 7:30pm, Cross of Christ Lutheran Church For additional information, visit www.pmaz.org.

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ProMusica Arizona will be holding auditions for both the Chorale and Orchestra at Crosswinds Presbyterian Church, 20125 North 15th Avenue in Phoenix, Friday, January 6, 7-9pm. All voices are welcome to audition for Chorale. Vocalists should be able to read music and have experience in choral singing. A one-minute prepared song is required. Auditions for vocalists consist of an assessment of range, vocal quality, intonation and reading ability. Accompanist will be provided. Auditions for all instruments are welcome for Orchestra. Instrumentalists need to have an intermediate/ advanced skill level. A one-minute prepared piece is required. Accompanist will be provided. For an audition appointment, contact Patti Graetz at pgraetz@pmaz.org. Rehearsals for both the Chorale and Orchestra are on Tuesdays from 7-9:30pm. Chorale rehearsals are held at Sunrise Methodist Church, 19234 North 7th Avenue, Phoenix. Orchestra rehearsals are held at Crosswinds Presbyterian Church. From time-to-time rehearsals may be held at alternate locations that will be announced in advance. ProMusica Arizona will be performing two more concerts during the 2016-17 season:

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Treat Your Valentine:

Gift & Chocolate Festival Magic Bird Festivals invites residents to celebrate Valentine’s Day early, and indulge at the Sixth Annual Carefree Artisan Gifts & Chocolate Festival, Friday, February 10 through Sunday, February 12 in the Carefree Desert Gardens, 101 Easy Street, Carefree. The annual event has become a popular Valentine’s Day weekend destination, treating families, couples and epicureans to an expansive market of artisan gifts, gourmet goodies, and live entertainment.

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Artisan caramel apples dipped in chocolate and coated in an array of toppings

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Always scheduled on the weekend closest to Valentine’s Day, Magic Bird Festivals emphasizes quality over quantity presenting some of the freshest and finest chocolate and confection

Vendor dishes out fresh-roasted cashews, almonds and pecans from family-owned, Arizona company Nutz About Nuts.

vendors in the Southwest. Featured chocolatiers include The San Francisco Chocolate Factory, known for its fresh dipped fruits that come in a variety of decadent toppings, and Xocalatl’s handmade truffles crafted by Jason Wasser. Local favorite It’s a Devine Bakery will serve an array of European-inspired sweets, from fresh-baked pastries to artisan breads and mouth-watering desserts. The show also includes packaged culinary offerings alongside handcrafted gifts and original artwork. Located in the beautiful Carefree Desert Gardens, attendees can stroll throughout the winding botanical paths while taking in the fine art and fine fare. A feast for the eyes and the taste buds, this entirely free event takes place daily from 10am-5pm. For information, call 480.488.2014 or visit www.carefreeazfestivals.com.

By Dr. Colleen Krahl, DC Easy Street Clinic

• You should be sitting tall with a straight spine, keeping your shoulders relaxed. • Your arms should be at a 90-degree angle. • Your lower back should have support. Use a chair with good lumbar support or purchase a lumbar pillow. • Your legs should be at a 90-degree angle with your feet flat on the floor. Do not cross your legs or ankles.

Easy Street Clinic is located at 7202 East Carefree Drive in Carefree. For more information, call 480.595.0001 or visit www.easystreetclinic.com.

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Those who work at desk jobs do a lot of sitting. This can easily give us sedentary lives considering we are sitting all day, losing energy, and then after work, we are too tired to get in some exercise. In addition, poor desk posture can lead to issues like neck pain, back pain, headaches, frozen shoulder, tight hip muscles and much more. In order to have healthy posture at your desk, pay attention to these tips: • Your computer should be at eye-level so you are not tilting your head up or down to look at it.

In addition, getting some movement into the day will help muscles, bones, energy levels, and even focus. One can get more movement in by visiting a coworker’s desk instead of sending an email, taking more bathroom breaks (by drinking more water) and taking the stairs. And try to stand up and move around at least once per hour. If your office provides lunches or sets out snacks in the kitchen, it can be tempting to indulge. However, try to resist. Daytime snacking is an easy way to add unnecessary calories. Bring in healthy snacks like fruit to curb any snack cravings. When it comes to lunch, prepare your own lunches at home instead of eating out or buying what’s in the cafeteria. This way you can bring something healthy and nutritious. Allowing yourself to eat out will bring on too many temptations for fast food. If it helps, set aside one or two days to prep meals for the rest of your week. In addition to meals, make sure to get in the recommended water intake. It helps to label water bottles with times of the day so that goals can be set. Drinking more water will also give you an excuse to get up and walk to the bathroom more (as previously mentioned). A chiropractor can help those who are feeling sore, or have stiff muscles, back or neck pain, low energy or some of the other symptoms previously mentioned – you may not know your desk job is causing them. These are great things to talk to a chiropractor about. He or she can help you understand the connection, develop a plan, and follow through for a healthier you.

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