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March 2013

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Contributors Shelly Spence :: owner/publisher shelly@imagesaz.com :: 623-341-8221 Amanda Christmann Larson Stephanie Maher Palenque Donna Kublin Tom Scanlon Lynsi Freitag

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Table of Contents 08

Meet the Kuo Family

Community

Keep Calm and Shop jo london

Sports :: Cactus Shadows Sports Highlights

A Night with Stradivarius

Raw Vegan Café

Cowgirl Up

Chocolate

Life’s a Dance

Land :: Preserving a Legacy

Dining Guide

Marketplace

Local Index

Recipe :: Key Lime Cheesecake

staff bio Amanda Christmann Larson Contributing Writer Amanda Christmann Larson has been a contributing writer for ImagesAZ since December 2010. As a former awardwinning newspaper reporter, she has taken her love for writing beyond hard news and into the everyday lives of local residents, sharing their struggles, accomplishments and inspiring moments.

Finding inspiration all around her is not a side job for Amanda. She is founder and director of a non-profit volunteer organization called Compassionate Journeys, dedicated to bringing medical volunteers and teachers to rural areas in Ghana, West Africa. She is motivated every day by her love for children and her desire to

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empower women and children with educational, health and economic opportunities so that they can not only survive, but thrive. She and her volunteers have begun construction on a home for rescued child slaves in Ghana called “Melor Vinyewo,” or, “I Love All My Children.” Last fall, she embarked on a bicycle journey across the United States, from San Diego to St. Augustine, Florida, called “Babes Blocking Traffic” to raise funds and increase awareness about child trafficking and slavery happening across the globe. She’s pedaling out again in September, this time from Ontario, Canada to Mobile, Alabama.

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Oh, how exciting! Looking through this month’s magazine, I am so proud of our writers and photographers for delving into the lives of so many interesting personalities and telling the positive stories that need to be told. This month’s ImagesAZ is packed full of wonderful, inspiring, heartwarming stories. From a visit from the famous Red Violin and its incredibly talented owner, to a local chef whose methods and results are truly exceptional, this edition is packed with intriguing people. Our writers had the pleasure of spending time with the gals of Cave Creek Pro Rodeo, award-winning choreographer and local down-to-earth personality Dee Dee Wood, and so many more folks who are living life out loud and following their dreams. Sharing those stories with each of you is a beautiful gift. Special mention must be made, too, of the fantastic leadership in our area. As one story this month points out, the newest acquisition of the Desert Foothills Land Trust not only benefits the desert and those who enjoy it today; it leaves a legacy for tomorrow. It could not have happened without forward-thinking leaders, individuals and a supportive community. So sit down, pour yourself a nice cup of tea, and enjoy! I know that, like it did for me, this month’s ImagesAZ will make you fall in love with our community all over again! Thank you, once again, for making us part of this beautiful place we all call home. Cheers! Shelly Spence Publisher, ImagesAZ Magazine shelly@imagesaz.com 623-341-8221

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“I thought she was really cute, but I never thought I had a chance with her.”

he Kuo’s family home in north Scottsdale is a distinctive blend of majestic cheer; the spirit is palpable. It is a place where elegance meets friendliness and it is no surprise that one of their favorite family pastimes

is hosting family, friends and neighbors. “We love it up here,” says Karl. “We have been up here since 2004 and couldn’t be happier.” Of course, their story begins a bit south at Arizona State University

when Karl and Kim were students.

Dorm Wars

“I met Karl when we lived in neighboring dorms at ASU,” says Kim, a Phoenix native who attended Scottsdale Christian Academy before enrolling at ASU as a business management major.

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“I lived in Palo Verde East and he lived in Palo Verde West and we both lived on the fifth floors,” she continues. “Our dorms decided to have a volleyball tournament between the floors so the guys and girls on each floor were a team together. I had played volleyball in high school and he played sand volleyball so we ended up being co-captains together.” Luckily for Karl, first impressions don’t always stick. “I kinda thought he was a jerk when I first spoke to him on the phone,” says Kim. “I was working two jobs and going to school full-time. Karl would call me trying to set up practice and it was really hard with my schedule. He would be sarcastic and give me a hard time and I remember thinking, ‘Hey, he can’t give me a hard time until he knows me!’” “I thought she was really cute, but I never thought I had a chance with her,” says Karl, a native of Taiwan who moved to Phoenix with his family when he was three-and-a-half years old. “But I gave her a rose from the guy volleyball players after the tournament and then invited her to a party at our dorm room.” “The drinks were kept in the bathroom where they transformed the tub into a cooler with ice,” says Kim. “We got stuck chatting in the bathroom over drinks and that was it. A second chance at a first impression.” It was 1987. He was entering his junior, and she was entering her sophomore, year at Arizona State. Kim was studying business and Karl was in architecture, at that point. He changed his major a couple of times and ended up in marketing. Karl finished his college career as president of the business college. “I graduated before Karl and started working for Enterprise RentA-Car,” says Kim. “I worked there in the management track for almost six years.”

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“When I graduated, I went right into sales,” says Karl. “I had an internship during school with Pepsi and then, after graduation, I worked for Pepsi at the bottling plant here in town doing sales and marketing. I did that for four years. And then I worked for a glass company for about a year before going into medical sales. I started with Bausch & Lomb and have continued working within the medical industry.”

Saying ‘I do!’

“It was in 1992 that I proposed,” says Karl. “It was right before the Enterprise Christmas party. While we were getting ready, I played some doo-wop music that I love and that drives her nuts. So she wanted to get going and join the party, but I asked her

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to have one glass of champagne with me before we left. I put the ring in her glass and told her to take a sip.” “I looked at it and just started crying,” says Kim. “He totally surprised me.” “We were actually in the bathroom when I proposed,” says Karl. “I guess we came full circle.” They smile and giggle as if no time has passed. “We then got married at Valley View Bible Church,” says Kim. “It was February 12. This year will be our 19th wedding anniversary.” “It was just beautiful,” adds Karl.

Karl and Kim plus Kyle and Kelby

“We were married in 1994 and had Kyle in 1996,” says Kim. She worked as a manager until the later stages of her pregnancy with Kyle, and has continued to stay at home as the organizational glue for the family. “Kyle is 6’3” and he is just this gentle giant,” adds Karl. “He was always such an easy kid growing up. He’s very personable, which allows him to do a lot of the things that he enjoys doing.”

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Kyle is part of DECA, an international marketing business group with a chapter at Cactus Shadows High School, which Kyle attends. He was elected president of DECA his sophomore year and then,

“It’s just beautiful out here ... The stars are brighter. It’s just gorgeous.”

again, his junior year. Just this January, Kyle was chosen to be one of eight state officers for DECA Arizona. His main business interest has been focused on hospitality, and recently he was named the winner of the “You Are 5 Stars” competition, which had participants design a digital hotel. Kyle’s design was selected out of a field of 1,700 entries from around the world made by candidates ages 15 to 30. As the winner, he will be traveling to Les Roches International School of Hotel Management in Switzerland. Because Kyle is a minor, the organization is paying for Karl and Kim’s travel expenses as well. “His drive has been so impressive,” says Karl. “I never thought my 16-year-old son would be taking me on a trip to Switzerland. But we are all going on the trip this year.” The couple beams with pride for both of their children. Kelby is their younger child, an 11-year old who attends Black Mountain Elementary School. “She would take seven different lessons if we would let her,” says Kim. “Her big love is soccer though. She is on the Desert Elite, the club team, here. She also takes electric guitar lessons. She took dance for a while, as well. She’s a straight-A student, secretary of the National Honor Society and she just started yearbook club.” “She has a lot of energy,” says Karl. “I wish I could just bottle it up.”

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Finding a Family Home in Scottsdale

After they started their family, Karl and Kim decided they wanted to move farther north for more space. “I was a bit concerned that this area would not be conducive to small kids,” says Karl. “But when we looked at the area and saw how many kids were outside playing basketball and around the neighborhood, we were put at ease. It is a hike from the airport and since I travel a lot, that was a concern, but it’s worth it.” The Kuos are so committed to staying in the area that Karl recently chose to leave his company and a senior level position rather than move to its headquarters on the East Coast. “It was a tough call, but one of the easiest decisions to make,” says Karl. “My

family

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here

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that’s

most important.” Karl happily moved to Microsystems where he is now the vice president of national accounts and can live wherever he chooses. “This is our home.”

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“Yeah, we love this Boulders/Scottsdale area,” says Kim. “We love the farmers’ market and we’re real foodies. I love to cook and eat, so we entertain a lot. We’ll host barbeques to multi-course dinner parties. I just love celebrating with and cooking for our friends.” “It’s

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Karl. “The stars are brighter. It’s just gorgeous.” “And

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Now is the time to register for the Cave Creek Annual Golf Tournament sponsored by National Bank of Arizona. The tournament will take place Monday, April 8 at the beautiful Tatum Ranch Golf Course, 29888 N. Tatum Ranch Drive in Cave Creek. Registration begins at 7 a.m., with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Each golfer will receive 18 holes of golf (best ball format), a complimentary photo of your foursome, a fabulous BBQ buffet lunch, a seat at the awards presentation and many opportunities to win prizes, including rounds of golf, restaurant certificates and hotel stays. Don’t miss the fun and prizes! Cost: $150 per golfer. Visit us online for registration and sponsorship forms. 480-488-3381 www.carefreecavecreek.org

Arizona Musicfest Appoints Naplan as Executive Director

Allan E. Naplan, former president and general director of the Minnesota Opera, has been appointed as executive director of our own award-winning renowned Arizona Musicfest. Naplan has enjoyed a 20-year career as a performing artist, composer, educator and arts administrator, and was carefully chosen as the result of a national search, led by former board chairman Chuck Goldthwaite and the Arizona Musicfest Committee. Naplan began his career as an opera singer and transitioned to administration as a member of the staff of Houston Grand Opera. He served as director of artistic administration of Pittsburgh Opera before being appointed general director of Madison Opera, where he transformed the company through his leadership in fundraising, audience development, and financial management as well as repertoire and productions, educational programs, and community engagement. At Minnesota Opera, Naplan enhanced the company’s community engagement and education activities, oversaw major gift cultivation, and introduced enhancements to the company’s marketing and public profile. During his time with the company, the organization produced the world premiere of the Pulitzer Prize-winning opera by Kevin Puts, Silent Night. As a published composer, Naplan’s works, which are standard repertoire for children’s choirs, have been performed and recorded in over 40 countries, and have been featured at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, the White House, and aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia.

Foothills Food Bank Needs Volunteers

The Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center in Cave Creek needs volunteers to conduct weekly food pick-ups at local food stores for transportation to the food bank. The commitment typically is one morning per week and pick-ups normally take approximately one-and-a-half hours to complete between 7 – 9 a.m.

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Volunteers are needed for the following stores: • Fry’s - Carefree Highway (near Home Depot) – Typical donations are meats, bakery and produce products. • Fry’s - Cave Creek and Tatum – Typical donations are meats, bakery and produce products. • Basha’s - Tom Darlington (Carefree) – Typical donations are bakery and dairy products. • Fry’s - Thompson Peak & Hayden Road (North Scottsdale) – Donations are primarily bakery items. • Paradise Bakery (Desert Ridge) – Donations are bakery goods. A driver is needed on Wednesdays. • Safeway at Cave Creek and Tatum – Donations include meats, bakery and produce. Available and interested volunteers need an SUV or small pick-up truck.

Cactus Shadows High School Jazz Ensemble Dominates State Jazz Band Cactus Shadows High School chorus and band teacher Gary Wykoff and principal Steve Bebee are pleased to announce that four members of the Cactus Shadows High School jazz ensemble earned first-chair honors for the 2013 Arizona All-State Jazz Ensemble. Eight members of the Cactus Shadows High School jazz ensemble auditioned to become part of the 2013 Arizona All-State Jazz Ensemble: Garrett Becwar, tenor sax; Austin Boici, trumpet; Rhys Kelso, trombone; Chris Light, alto sax; Reid Riddiough, guitar; Stephen Steffen, bass; Trent Teixeira, trombone; and Max Wieden on drum set. After three grueling rounds of audition material, Rhys Kelso (senior), Chris Light (senior), Austin Boici (junior) and Reid Riddiough (senior) were not only selected to be in the All-State Jazz Band, but earned first-chair honors. Cactus Shadows High School will hold down first-chair positions in every section of the All-State Jazz Ensemble I. Four members of the 17-member ensemble, almost 25 percent of the band, are from Cactus Shadows, more than any other single school. Congratulations Falcons! M arch 2013

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Spring Festival Sundays Continue at el Pedregal

el Pedregal’s Carefree Sundays music series continues throughout the month of March, featuring lively music, distinctive shopping, and refreshing wines. Guests will enjoy music every Sunday afternoon from 1 – 4 p.m. The concert lineup includes: March 3: Mother’s Favorite Child – Celebrate the fruits of inspiration through this “jazz soul” music. The band recalls the roots of R&B and transcends the past and present face of the genre. March 10: Silhouette – This vibrant R&B, soul and Motown music band is made up of Cornelius Bishop, Anthony Kinchion, Tim Forkes, Chris Strong and Alex Holland. March 17: Meadowlark – This guitar and mandolin duo performs an inviting and festive collection of uplifting, Irish arrangements that beautifully reflect the St. Patrick’s Day holiday. March 24: Dominic Amato – Join this award-winning saxophonist as he performs a highly energetic and expertly mastered magnetic tapestry of smooth jazz saxophone. Amato intertwines the voice of his instrument with interesting layers of rhythms and harmonies. Performing with Amato will be Will Gaines on bass, Ira King on drums, Kendall Gilder on guitar and Louie Higuera on keyboards. The Carefree Sundays festival is sponsored by AZ Wines and Clear Channel’s 98.7 “The Peak” Radio. The event is free to attend; food and wine tasting tickets are available for purchase. The Spring Festival occurs every Sunday from February 24 – May 12. 480-488-1072 www.elpedregal.com

March is Archaeology Month at Cave Creek Museum

March is Archaeology Month and what better way to celebrate than to attend one of the many educational programs and special events hosted by Cave Creek Museum. Located at 6140 Skyline Drive, the museum features an extensive collection of prehistoric and historic artifacts that describe the lives of Native Americans, miners, ranchers and pioneers. The museum is hosting a weaving demonstration from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9; a “Make-It, Take-It” egg decorating workshop from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 16; and a special archaeology program from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 23 where children can make their own clay pots. Admission is free. Reservations are requested. 480-488-2764 www.cavecreekmuseum.org.

March 1 Grammy Winner Darlene Koldenhoven Benefit Concert

Darlene Koldenhoven will be performing a benefit concert 7 p.m. at Coolwater Christian Church, 56th Street and Dynamite in North Scottsdale. All proceeds will go to the Soroptimist Club of Saguaro Foothills to support women and girls in the local community. Tickets are $20 and a reception will follow the concert.

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Grammy Award winner Koldenhoven’s Classical Crossover concert is a moving and entertaining voyage into sound, blending classical, new age, melodic pop, world and spiritual music woven with the fascinating stories behind it, all spun together with her golden, multi-octave voice. Singing and playing the piano from the albums she wrote and produced, Darlene’s musical canvas ranges from a piano solo to the orchestral flourish as her voice floats like an angel between heartfelt power ballads, Celtic-American folk, classy pop, and demanding operatic coloratura. Equally stunning is her command of several languages and vocalizations along the way – a fully engaging masterpiece of musicianship and performance that joyfully lifts the spirit and deeply touches the soul. Darlene has three Grammy nominations and one win. She has sung with Yanni at the Acropolis and has recorded with artists such as Celine Dion, Barbra Streisand, Pink Floyd, Whitney Houston, Rod Stewart and many others. She has also appeared in the Sister Act movies with Whoopi Goldberg. Darlene is a woman of many talents and we are honored to have her with us to perform this benefit concert. It will be an evening of musical enjoyment that you won’t want to miss! www.darlenekoldenhoven.com 480-510-8203

March 2, 3 25th Anniversary of Art Detour

Join Artlink as it celebrates the 25th Annual Art Detour from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 2 and 3 in downtown Phoenix. Art Detour, the event that launched Phoenix’s First Fridays Art Walk phenomenon, returns for its silver anniversary to showcase the local artists, galleries, organizations and businesses that have made the downtown arts community come alive. Activities include arts-related tours, exhibits, hands-on kids’ activities (Kids’ Detour!), music and performance art, and much more. A shuttle will circulate throughout downtown, making stops at neighborhood “hubs” in Roosevelt Row, Grand Avenue and more, where music and performance art will provide a unique opportunity to explore Phoenix’s art scene in a fun, festival environment. www.artlinkphoenix.com

March 3, 4 23nd Annual Brandeis Phoenix Book and Author Event

Join NY Times’ best-selling historical fiction author Melanie Benjamin, NY Times’ best-selling author Chris Bohjalian, former federal prosecutor and

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legal thriller author Allison Leotta, model/actress/author Alana Stewart, and NY Times’ best-selling author Adriana Trigiani at the 23rd Annual Brandeis National Committee, Phoenix Chapter Book and Author Event. This exciting event will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, March 4 at the Phoenician, 6000 E. Camelback Road in Scottsdale, preceded by a private cocktail reception the evening of March 3. Meet the authors and listen to them speak about their books, shop the many boutiques, bid on silent auction items and enjoy a delicious lunch March 4. The authors’ books will be available for purchase and autographs. Cost of the luncheon is $115, with $5 credit toward book purchases the day of the event. A Bookmark donor cocktail reception with the authors will take place Sunday, March 3 from 5 – 7 p.m. at a private residence the evening prior to the event. Bookmark donors, those who have contributed $175 or more, will have the opportunity to enjoy a lovely party, meet the authors, and have their books signed and personalized. Proceeds benefit Sustaining the Mind: Scientific Research and Scholarships in neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and autism at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts. www.brandeis.edu

March 4 Paneurhythmy Circle Dance at Desert Foothills Library

Join Gabrielle Loomis, master teacher, who will guide, teach and connect with you in the joyful circle of Paneurhythmy dance at the Desert Foothills Library, 38443 North Schoolhouse Road in Cave Creek March 4 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Paneurhythmy, which means “all-over harmony and rhythm,” originated in Bulgaria. It is a circle dance-exercisemeditation which helps to awaken us to our potential through music and movements that are directly from nature. It is an ancient and modern dance which helps to connect our heart, mind, soul, and spirit through a series of easy dance movements, rejuvenating and strengthening the body, while allowing for an overall sense of well-being. 480-488-2286 www.dfla.org

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March 6 Leipzig String Quartet at MIM

Founded in 1988, the widely acclaimed Leipzig String Quartet is one of the most exciting string quartets in the international chamber music scene today. The foursome has won global recognition, including the ARD International Competition in Munich (1991) as well as the Brüder-Busch Award (1991) and the prestigious Ernst von Siemens Music Prize (1992), and is described as “superbly integrated” by the Washington Post.

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Currently, the ensemble concertizes expansively throughout Europe, Africa, Central and South America, Australia, and Asia and music festivals worldwide. Join the Leipzig String Quartet for an evening of performance you won’t soon forget at the Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Boulevard in Phoenix, March 6 at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $42.50 to $47.50. B. ZINK

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March 6, 13, 20, 27 Mini Music Makers Series at MIM

Introduce your child to the wonderful world of music! MIM’s Mini Music Makers Series, an early childhood music education program, aims to enrich children’s lives by providing a safe, interactive and engaging environment for children to explore a variety of music from around the world. Each class is structured around developmentally appropriate activities for children to interact with and create their own music. The Musical Instrument Museum is located at 4725 E. Mayo Boulevard in Phoenix, just south of SR 101. Classes are held March 6, 13, 20 and 27, and are divided by age group. Infants ages 0-18 months attend from 9:30 to 10 a.m., children 18 months to three years

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are invited from 10:15 to 10:50 a.m., and children three to five years old are scheduled from 11 to 11:45 a.m. Tickets: $12 per class or $40 for all four. Reservations required. www.mim.org

March 10 Pinnacle Concert Series: Manhattan Piano Trio

Hailed by critics as “a grand departure from the usual,” the Manhattan Piano Trio has quickly become one of the most creative, exciting, and dynamic young ensembles in the United States. Now you can enjoy them through the Pinnacle Concert Series at Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 North Pima Road in Scottsdale March 10 at 4 p.m. As one of the most electrifying groups on the classical music scene, the trio has been welcomed by enthusiastic audiences in over 30 states, Australia and South Africa, in venues such as Alice Tully Hall, Merkin Hall, and the prestigious Ravinia Festival. The Manhattan Piano Trio is an ensemble that embodies, in the deepest sense, the borough that provides its namesake. These three musicians represent starkly different backgrounds, and yet connect on a fundamental level to enjoy making music together. Premium seating tickets are $42; general admission is $32. Main floor rear tickets are $16; student tickets, $7. www.pinnacleconcerts.org

March 12 Happy Hour on the Terrace with Veterinarian Kristen Nelson On March 12 from 4 – 5:30, bring your pup pals to the Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road in Cave Creek and join us as Dr. Kristen Nelson, veterinarian and author of Coated with Fur: A Vet’s Life entertains us with funny stories from the endless supply provided by animals. Wine will be provided for humans, treats for the pups. Dr. Nelson’s story includes being diagnosed with cancer by her cat. Her experience as a business owner and clinician inspires a unique perspective on the human/animal bond. Please bring a donation of dog food (Blue Buffalo preferred) for Animal Guardian Network, which provides for local animal needs. Registration is encouraged. 480-488-2286

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March 13 Carefree/Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce Evening Mixer

Marless Fellows

Join local business men and women at Carefree Home Care, 25 Easy Street, Suite C in Carefree from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 13. This great networking opportunity is a fun way to get to know businesses and individuals in the area while having a good time doing so.

Cost is $5 for members, $10 for non-members. The public is welcome. 480-488-3381 www.carefreecavecreek.org

March 13 Whole Foods Market to Support Arizona Musicfest

Whole Foods Markets at 8688 E. Raintree Drive in Scottsdale and at 7111 East Mayo Boulevard are helping shoppers feel a little pride in their purchases with their Community Support Day Wednesday, March 13. On this day, the participating stores will donate five percent of all sales to Arizona Musicfest to help support the group’s important work, improving youth and community access to quality classical music through music appreciation programs and live performances. As part of its commitment to supporting local causes in the communities in which it works, Whole Foods Market stores nationwide hold Community Support Days three times a year and donate five percent of that day’s net sales to a local non-profit or educational organization. Arizona Musicfest is a volunteer-based organization in Carefree that began 22 years ago to bring the joy of great music to everyone in the community. The nonprofit organizes a yearly music festival and is committed to bringing quality music to the classrooms of more than 9,000 elementary school children. In addition, Arizona Musicfest provides scholarships to outstanding classical music students seeking careers in music performance. www.wholefoodsmarket.com www.azmusicfest.org

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March 16 Kiwanis of Carefree Flea Market Fan Fare

Want to spruce up your home for spring and make a donation to local youth programs at the same time? Here’s your chance at doing just that and finding some very good deals! The Kiwanis Club of Carefree Flea Market is Saturday, March 16, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. If showers are in the forecast, the flea market will be postponed to the following Saturday, March 23. When in doubt, check the website. “We’ll have our usual wide array of furniture, electronics, decorative items for every room in the home, including the workshop, exercise room, yard, and patio,” said flea market volunteer Phylliss Henry. The Carefree Kiwanis Flea Market is located at Dave Anderson Memorial Building, 7177 E. Ed Everett Way in Cave Creek, on the southwest corner of Tom Darlington and Cave Creek Roads. Across the parking lot from the flea market, you’ll find the Kiwanis Club of Carefree Marketplace. That’s where quality clothing, accessories, jewelry, artwork, collectibles and a few prime pieces of furniture can be found. The marketplace is open every Saturday, from 9 a.m. to noon; and, Wednesdays, from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 7171 Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek. Look for the large Kiwanis Club of Carefree Marketplace signs. Cash, credit cards and checks (with I.D.) will be accepted. All proceeds benefit the Youth Programs of Kiwanis Club of Carefree, a 501(c)3 organization. 480-488-8400 www.kiwaniscarefree.org

March 17 Fourth Annual Kars for Kidz

Join Carefree Church friends and families for a day of cars, cycles, trucks, tractors, classics and collectibles at the Fourth Annual Karz for Kidz event Sunday, March 17 from noon to 4 p.m. at the church, 5025 E. Carefree Highway in Cave Creek. Enjoy a grass ball field, live band and concession stand. Kids can vote for their favorite entries and bring their own wheels to display! This fun, interactive auto show benefits Kidslife at Carefree Church, which is a ministry for kids of all ages that includes Bible classes, fun activities and games, fine arts and field trips. Sponsorship opportunities are still available, and it is not too late to register for a space to show off your collectible vehicle. Space is limited. Pre-registration cost is $35 per space, and $45 on the day of the event. Entry forms are available online. Trophies are awarded for top entries. www.carefreechurch.com

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March 21 - 30 Desert Foothills Theater presents “All My Sons” Desert Foothills Theater presents “All My Sons” running Thursday, March 21 through Saturday, March 30 in Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center intimate Box Theatre, 33606 N. 60th Street, in North Scottsdale.

Directed by Ann Tully, this modern classic and Arthur Miller Tony Award-winning masterpiece weaves a brilliant and compelling story about two families in the aftermath of World War II. Joe Keller and Steve Deever were once united in business, but are now torn apart by an unspeakable crime. When Joe’s son, Chris, proposes to Steve’s daughter, Ann, he unleashes a flood of family secrets and hidden skeletons that will forever change both families. An unforgettable family drama about loss, love and loyalties escalates to an electrifying climax. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sunday. Tickets range from $25-$30 for adults and $15-$18 for youth and students. Ticketing fees apply. 480-488-1981 www.desertfoothillstheater.org

March 21 Taste of the Foothills Celebration at el Pedregal Get ready for delicious food, live music and entertainment under the stars as the non-profit Foothills Caring Corps hosts the 9th Annual Taste of the Foothills Celebration and Cash & Caring Raffle event. The festivities take place from 5 – 8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21 at el Pedregal, 34505 N. Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale. Participating restaurants include Bryan’s Black Mountain Barbeque, Café Bink, Carefree Station, El Encanto, Janey’s Coffeehouse, The Boulders Resort and Golden Door Spa, Harold’s Corral and Venues Café. Cash & Caring benefit raffle drawings will be throughout the evening. Three winners will receive prizes. A live auction and silent auction will also place, and guests will dance to the live country sounds of the Mary Hoffman Band.

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Admission to the event is $20 per person, or attendees can receive free admission for two adults with the purchase of a Cash & Caring raffle ticket. Raffle tickets may be purchased for $100, three for $250 or eight for $500. Participants need not be present to win. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Foothills Caring Corps, which provides vital services that include mobile meals, medical transportation, handicapped-accessible van transportation, respite and caregiver relief, wellness programs, shopping trips, social opportunities, friendly visits, administrative and handyman assistance. The annual Taste of the Foothills and Cash & Caring event is one of the organization’s largest fundraisers each year. 480-488-1105 www.foothillscaringcorps.com

March 22 Carefree Kiwanis Western Night

The Ricochet Radio Ranglers return to the Golden Age of Radio to benefit Carefree Kiwanis at Western Night March 22 at the Carefree Resort and Conference Center’s Carefree Inn Opera House, 37220 Mule Train Road in Carefree. Picture this: A film crew is shooting in Carefree and Cave Creek. The guest star gets lost and can’t find the filming location. Consequently, “stand-ins” are used to fill his part opposite lovely leading lady Lola Frijoles. And that’s when things go a little bit crazy! Before you know it, innocent bystanders (you?) are involved. Commercials from Brylcreem and Burma-Shave are sure signs that you’ve been returned to the Golden Age of Radio with the Ricochet Radio Ranglers. The one-of-a-kind Wild West show, with three seasoned actors and one zany soundman, has all the pratfalls, hijinks and action of radio in the era before television, when audiences lined up around the block to watch radio show broadcasts being produced “live.” The cowboy behind all this humorous mayhem is Dr. Buck Montgomery. While behind a desk at the Disney animation studio, Dr. Buck, a former bulldogger in the California rodeo circuit, thought he’d pick up a few extra

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bucks as a stuntman. It paid off with 40 years of work in films and TV, like “The Sacketts,” “The Long Riders,” “Pale Rider,” and “Back to the Future, Part III.” Bob Boze Bell’s True West magazine voted Dr. Buck’s Wild Western Festival “Best of the West Wild West Show 2013.” He brings stars of that cast of characters to Carefree Kiwanis Western Night. Several other genuine characters, including Andrew “Sourdoh” Moore, former rodeo bull rider and firefighter Jeff “Shorty” McCarroll, and more will make Western Night unforgettable. Western Night kicks off with cocktails at a no-host bar from 5 to 6 pm. Opera House doors open at 6 p.m. for the gourmet cowboy dinner and Ricochet Radio Ranglers show. Tickets are $50. Call for details. 480-595-8685

Celebrating the Golden Age March 22 Elizabeth Pitcairn and the Red Violin at Phoenix Art Museum

ProMusica Arizona is thrilled to welcome one of America’s most celebrated violinists, Elizabeth Pitcairn, for her first performance in Arizona 7 p.m. March 22 at the Phoenix Art Museum. Ms. Pitcairn performs in partnership with one of the world’s most legendary instruments, the “Red Mendelssohn” Stradivarius of 1720, said to have inspired the Academy award-winning film “The Red Violin.”

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This intimate evening in a marvelous setting at the Phoenix Art Museum is limited to 80 people. Those attendees will have a live musical experience of a lifetime as Ms. Pitcairn shares the stories and the sounds in recital with this magnificent historical instrument. SCOTTSDALE

Many have said that the violin has finally found its true soulmate in the gifted hands of the young violinist who is the first known solo artist to ever bring it to the great concert halls of the world. Guests will be served hors d’oeuvres and wine, and will have access to the art galleries adjoining the reception area. Tickets are $200. The Phoenix Art Museum is located at 1625 N. Central Avenue. 623-326-5172 ydolby@pmaz.org

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March 23 Elizabeth Pitcairn and the Red Violin at the Orpheum

You are invited to share in this spectacular evening of firsts at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 23. Join ProMusica Arizona Chorale & Orchestra (PMAZ) in its first concert at the historic Orpheum Theater, located at 203 W. Adams Street in Phoenix. PMAZ is thrilled to be sharing the stage with one of America’s most celebrated violinists, Elizabeth Pitcairn, performing in partnership with one of the world’s most legendary instruments, the “Red Mendelssohn” Stradivarius of 1720, said to have inspired the Academy award-winning film “The Red Violin.” Ms. Pitcairn has earned a reputation as one of America’s most beloved rising soloists. Many have said that the violin has finally found its true soul mate in the gifted hands of the young violinist, who is the first known solo artist to ever bring it to the great concert halls of the world, and who has made it her goal to share the violin’s magical beauty of sound with people of all ages, professions and cultures. Ms. Pitcairn will perform works by Prokofiev, Tchaikovsky and the Red Violin Suite by John Corigliano, as well as works with PMAZ Orchestra and Chorale. www.ticketmaster.com

March 23 Art Day: Saturday in the Park

Picture Art Day: Saturday in the Park as pointillist painter Seurat’s A Sunday Afternoon re-imagined by local artists and Cave Creek Unified School District students and faculty. The Second Annual Education & Community Services (ECS) Art Day is not an ordinary day in an ordinary park. It is an art-tastic day of art, music, dance, theater, storytelling, shopping and food at the Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, 33606 N. 60th Street in Scottsdale, Saturday, March 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Art Day is a fun way for our students, teachers and artists to showcase the visual and performing arts within the Cave Creek Unified School District (CCUSD),” said event organizer Elaine Adrian, ECS Specialist. “It is also a way of raising money for the arts. Proceeds go to participating school clubs with a portion going to the Fine Arts Center Refurbishing Fund.” There will be art exhibits by CSHS Alumni, CCUSD teachers and staff, which provide an opportunity to enjoy and purchase some really good arts and crafts by professional artists. A variety of interesting activities created by school clubs will keep the kids busy and happy, and there will be entertainment and food booths. It’s a great way to show support for the students and staff of CCUSD. “There is so much more going on this year,” enthused Adrian. “For example, we’re looking forward to a performance by Horseshoe Trails’ Musicfest Strummers, and we’ll be exhibiting works and art by the winners of the children’s book writing contest from all five ECS kid’s clubs.” One of the special attractions will be storytelling. This year, one of the

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esteemed school principals will read a classic children’s book while the other principals act it out. This is always wilder than it sounds. Everywhere you look will be activities, color, and fun. Make a point of putting Art Day on your calendar! eadrian@ccusd93.org 480-575-2071

March 23 Arizona Musicfest Young Musicians Vocal Competition

Application deadline: March 10, 2013 The Arizona Musicfest Young Musicians Vocal Competition encourages and recognizes exceptionally talented young singers in their pursuit of musical excellence. Join young artists, all high school sophomores, juniors and seniors, ages 15 – 18, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. March 23 at Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Road in Scottsdale for this exciting competition. This competition is designed to nurture young musicians in the arts and to serve as an entree in the world of vocal performance for those seriously interested in pursuing a professional operatic/classical singing career. The young artists will be judged on beauty of voice, technical skill, musicality, accuracy, career potential and presentation. Judges look for each performer to create their own balance of technique and passion combined with substance and style. This balance should be evident in the singer’s musical authenticity, attention to lyrics, emotional truth, honesty of expression, and direct connection to the audience. First place winners will be invited to perform in an Arizona Musicfest-sponsored recital and a Valley of the Sun NATS Chapter Master Class. Application and competition details are available on the Arizona Musicfest website. Applications must be postmarked by March 10 and accompanied by a $25 application fee. www.azmusicfest.org 480-488-0806

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March 24 22nd Annual Foothills Walk for the Hungry

The 2013 Foothills Walk for the Hungry will be held March 24 in Carefree. The 5k walk starts at the Carefree Amphitheater, 101 Easy Street in Carefree. Registration is at 1:30 p.m. and the walk starts at 2 p.m. Funds raised by the walk this year will go to the Foothills Food Bank, WHEAT (World Hunger Education Advocacy and Training Organization) and the Whisper and Thunder Emergency Reservation Fund. Peanut butter and jelly donations are also requested for the Foothills Food Bank.

Over the years, generous donations from the Hunger Walk have helped keep the Food Bank’s shelves full, and have also helped build a well in Tanzania. This year’s walk will also provide funds to help families on the reservations in northern Arizona make repairs on their homes to protect them from the harsh heat and cold. The walk is a fun event for all ages. Donations of any amount are gratefully accepted at registration. www.facebook.com/foothillshungerwalkinarizona

March 26 Business Expo 2013

Come explore an exhibit of over 50 local vendors, free seminars, live music and much more March 26 at the Tohono Center at el Pedregal, 34505 N. Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale from 2 to 6 p.m. Ron Cates, known as the “Grandfather of Email Marketing,” will kick off the expo with his inspiring, funny and won’t-want-to-miss presentation on e-mail and social media marketing at 2 p.m. At 3:30 we hear from Shawn Pfunder from GoDaddy as he presents “Five Simple Steps to Getting your Website Online.” To finish off this exciting event, Bob Boze Bell, prolific artist, writer, storyteller and historian who captures the old and new West for everyone to enjoy, will saunter in at 4:30 p.m. to sign autographs and entertain the crowds with his stories. The event is free to the public. 480-488-3381 www.carefreecavecreek.org

March 29 Easter Cookie Decorating Workshop at the Bakery Café

Celebrate the Easter holiday with an Easter cookie decorating workshop March 29 from 2 – 5 p.m. at the Bakery Café at El Pedregal Shops and Dining at The Boulders, 34505 N. Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale. Children

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and adults are invited to decorate festive sugar cookies in the shapes of Easter eggs with pastel icings. Cookie decorating kits include plain sugar cookies, sprinkles and decorative frostings. The Bakery Café was originally conceived as an in-house bakery for The Boulders resort and later, evolved into a popular breakfast and lunch spot for local residents. The Café offers made-to-order salads and a wide selection of mouth-watering sandwiches in a comfortably sophisticated spot for morning espresso and croissants; a fresh, healthy lunch; or sipping wine with friends. Cookie decorating kits are $12 each, and include icing, frosting and sprinkles for four cookies. Reservations are required. 480-488-4100 www.elpedregal.com

March, 30 Fourth Annual Cave Creek Trail Run

The Town of Cave Creek, in partnership with Desert Foothills Land Trust and Maricopa County Parks, is engaging in a monumental effort to preserve 4,000 acres of pristine Sonoran desert lands surrounding Cave Creek. Join us in our efforts by attending the Fourth Annual Cave Creek Trail Run March 30 at Spur Cross Conservation Ranch. This trail run is not only a fundraising event; it is also an event to raise awareness about our beautiful desert. All proceeds will go toward the purchase of this open space land. The route will take you through some of the most pristine Sonoran desert found in Arizona. The primitive trails follow sandy washes, up over hills and down the other side, over loose rock and stiff ones too. It’s the perfect setting for a trail run, and a perfect place to save from future development. Distances offered are a 2k kids’ desert awareness fun run, 5k run/walk and a 10k run. The first run begins at 7 a.m. Register online to walk, run or volunteer. Enjoy the trail! www.cavecreektrailrun.com M arch 2013

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Keep Calm and Shop jo london Take

stroll

through

Carefree’s

merchant district, and you’ll notice something decidedly different. On the corner of Lucky Lane and Easy Street, right next door to the English Rose Tea Room, there hangs a pub sign above an archway. Step over the threshold and you’ll find a warm and inviting new shop, jo london, where “quintessential British style” is the standard, and the comfy, the cozy and the sometimesquirky are mainstays. Like its neighbor the English Rose Tea Room, jo london is more of a destination than a stop along the way, celebrating a different part of our heritage: that of our Union Jack-loyal cousins, the eloquent and fun-loving British.

Jo with her schnauzers

The English Rose Tea Room and jo london are not next-door by accident. Both are owned by Jo Gemmill, whose own

dual

style

gracefully

split

between the two. Jo, with her creative director

Peg

Kusner

have

melded

together the best of British home décor, antiques and accessories to provide the discerning customer with a brand new ‘jo london lifestyle.’ Gemmill says “I wanted to show my customers that there is another side to this Brit, I am not just about frills and cucumber sandwiches. So many people were asking me what my home looked

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like in England, and that gave me the inspiration to showcase all the things I love and would put into my own London house.” She adds, “the store has been so well received and even though we have only been open a few months, I think the broader selection of merchandise has created a much broader customer base, too.” The new store is chockablock with unusual and interesting pieces that appeal to anyone who loves a warm and inviting place to shop, or who simply enjoys curling up in a fireside leather chair (with a cup of tea, of course). The jewel-tones in the finds at jo london create a nostalgic ambiance, ever-accented, of course, by the Union Jack, which adds a touch of fun and frolic to everything from benches to wall décor. Authentic photographs of the Beatles mingle with collections reminiscent of

Downton Abbey,

and nestled among the wares

like loyal, royal companions is plenty of doggie ephemera … it’s a well-known fact the Brits love their four-legged friends. Every nook and cranny pays homage to ‘Britishness’ yet is grounded by a refined style. Handmade pillows, original artwork and solid, comfy furniture mingle with the wit and the whimsy including lines from Emma Bridgewater, Ted Baker and Butter London. Like Gemmill, jo london style is beautiful, but it doesn’t take itself too seriously. jo london is located at 201 Easy Street in Carefree. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. 480-488-1162 www.myjolondon.com Advertorial brought to you by jo london. M arch 2013

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“Don’t lose sight of number 3!” a visiting fan supporting Shadow Mountain High was pleading with his team after Carlson “CJ” Davis - wearing number 3 for Cactus Shadows - had nailed another long jumpshot.

“Don’t

Davis has been the break-out star for the Cactus Shadows Falcons in his senior

lose

hard in the summer to extend the range of his jump shot, and this season more

sight of Number 3!”

year. As a junior, he was a solid player, but not the focus of other teams. He worked than doubled his point production, averaging nearly 21 points per game. During the regular season, Davis led the section in scoring – and led his team to the playoffs in his last season here. Barely over six feet and 150 pounds, the clean-cut Davis is scrappy and aggressive, lunging after loose balls and colliding with bulkier opponents in battles for rebounds. In another home game, Notre Dame was threatening to run away with the game. Cactus Shadows was down by 10 points until Davis led a frantic charge. Playing tough defense, he nimbly made a steal at half court, dribbled quickly the other way,

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split two defenders and made a lay-up.

Though Davis is clearly the go-to guy, he is not a selfish “gunner”; with 20 seconds left in the Notre Dame game, he dribbled near the three-point line and, feeling the defense surging toward him, fired a crisp pass to an open teammate Justin Lane. Lane hit a threepointer, cutting the lead to 48-47. That comeback would fail, but the Davis-led Falcons finished the regular season with an 18-11 record, good enough to make the playoffs. Fellow senior Mike Rabbani was the only other Falcon in double-digits in scoring this year, averaging 12.7 points per game. “It was an honor to be a part of the Cactus Shadows basketball program for the last four years,” Davis wrote for his “Senior Night” program. Later, the shooter was asked about what he was aiming for in his senior season. “My goals this season were to help lead this team to the state tournament and hopefully make some noise in the tournament,” he answered. “Also, I wanted to play well enough to gain interest from college coaches. I am in the process of choosing where I would like to go.” He said he would like to keep playing ball

post-Cactus

Shadows.

“I

have

some opportunities to play basketball for some smaller colleges throughout the U.S. such as Hamline, University of Arkansas Monticello, Oregon Tech and Marietta. However, some other programs

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basketball season ends, this year he will hit the weight room and work on his basketball skills to get ready for college play. Years from now, what will he remember about playing high school basketball?

“CJ has made

“I will definitely look back and remember all the friendships I have made throughout my

such an amazing

four years playing basketball here at Cactus Shadows. My coaches were a big part of

transition from last year to this year ... He has

my success this year and I don’t know where I would be without them. Also, I will never forget the high school basketball experience, the dressing up, team meals, road trips, and my favorite, our yearly tradition ‘silent night.’ We have one of the best atmospheres to play in, thanks to everyone who comes out and supports us on a nightly basis.

always been a self-

“I will never forget how much fun I have had playing this game for the past four

motivated player, a

years at Cactus Shadows.”

typical gym rat.”

His coach, Jamaal Scott, says the fun for Davis came after countless hours of grinding work. “CJ has made such an amazing transition from last year to this year,” said Scott. “He has always been a self-motivated player, a typical gym rat. This year we needed him

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to be a ‘gel guy’ and keep everyone together and focused on our goals. He is naturally a guy who people gravitate to and his willingness to use this in a positive way and toward a successful season says a lot about his focus and commitment.” The coach said Davis asked him what he could do to prepare for his senior year. Scott said he would like to see Davis extend his shooting range, work on his mid-range shooting and be a more consistent defender. “He worked tirelessly this summer to improve in these areas working with my assistant coach, Ryan Walcott, multiple times a week.

He is now our top

scorer going from just under 10 points per game to above 20 points per game, one of our best rebounders, and our top steal guy with close to two steals per game. This is all in a year! I think he has just tapped the surface of what he can become with continued hard work and dedication.” He not only improved himself, CJ Davis will leave Cactus Shadows High School athletics with a shining example of how hard work and dedication can maximize skills and turn potential into results. Asked where he sees Davis five years from now, his coach says, “He is a selfmotivated guy, has a great work ethic and a great family - so sky is the limit.” Cactus Shadows lost the playoff opener to Cooper Canyon, 67-62. At press time, CJ Davis and company will have at least one more post-season game.

CSH Wrestling Freshman wrestler Dilan Crosswhite capped a strong year by qualifying for the state tournament. He lost his first two matches in Prescott, but has a promising career ahead of him.

CSH Soccer The Cactus Shadows girls’ soccer team failed to repeat the stunning success of last season, when the Lady Falcons finished second in the state. This year, they finished 8-7 and missed the playoffs, despite strong play from standout goalkeeper Cassie Miller. The boys’ soccer team had a strong 12-5-1 record. While a 4-3 loss to Queen Creek in the playoff opener ended the season, this team could be even better next year, as top-scoring juniors Nicky Jackson, Jonah Vittorio, Nick Hammer and Sean Butcher and sophomores Michael Sheehan and Allen Luhrs will be back.

CSH Girls’ Basketball Though the Cactus Shadows girls’ basketball team had a woeful 5-17 record, there is hope for a bright future, as the leading scorers were freshman Corrine Querrey and sophomores Brittany Stallings, Sierra Doleza, MacKenize Swaney, Hannah Kessel and Hanna Chemberlin. M arch 2013

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Stradivarius A Night with

Writer Donna Kublin

The Arizona debut of celebrated international violinist Elizabeth Pitcairn and the Red Violin is being presented by ProMusica Arizona Chorale and Orchestra (PMAZ). This exciting concert takes place Saturday, March 23, at the Orpheum Theater in downtown Phoenix. Ms. Pitcairn performs in partnership with one of the world’s most legendary instruments, the Red Mendelssohn Stradivarius of 1720, said to have inspired the Academy Awardwinning film “The Red Violin.” This extraordinary event is a milestone for PMAZ. It is the group’s first concert in Phoenix’s metropolitan auditorium, as well as its first collaboration with an artist whose performance credits include the great concert halls of the world. The concert is also the first appearance by the artist in Arizona. Dr. Adam Stich, PMAZ artistic director, expressed the group’s excitement over the production. “All of our fine local musicians are thrilled to be a part of this event—to work with an artist of this caliber, in a beautiful hall, and especially to experience the famous Red Violin. We think our audience will be as excited as we are to be a part of this concert.” Ms. Pitcairn will present Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Major, John Corigliano’s The Red Violin Suite, and Tchaikovsky’s Serenade Melancholique and will also participate in works presented by the PMAZ chorale and orchestra, under the direction of Maestro Adam Stich. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Orpheum Theatre, 203 W. Adams St., Phoenix. Tickets are available online or by telephone. M arch 2013

The Story behind Red Violin

Antonio Stradivari, the most famous violinmaker of all time, crafted the Red Violin in Italy in 1720. He used a burnished red varnish finish on the creation, which is the genesis of its name. But not long after it was made, the instrument disappeared, and for more than 200 years that disappearance prompted speculation and tale-spinning about its fate. Its disappearance was the inspiration for Francois Girard’s famous film, “The Red Violin.” The instrument eventually surfaced in Germany in the 1930s in the possession of an heir to composer Felix Mendelssohn. In 1956, a New York industrialist purchased the violin and by all accounts, maintained the instrument in peak performance condition until Thanksgiving Day 1990, when he anonymously put the violin up for auction at Christie’s of London. It was through that auction that the violin found its way to then-16-year-old Elizabeth Pitcairn. She remained silent about owning the violin as she completed nearly three decades of training with renowned teachers in the art of playing her instrument of choice. And now, skilled in her craft and partnered with her Red Violin, Pitcairn brings magic, music, and mystery to the concert stage, perhaps fulfilling the ultimate destiny of the Red Violin.

About the Artist

Born into a musically talented family, Elizabeth Pitcairn began playing the violin at the age of three. She made her New York debut at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall in 2000 with the New York String Orchestra, and appeared as a soloist with the Philadelphia Orchestra at the Academy of Music.

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She studied with preeminent violin professor

Robert

Lipsett

the

University of Southern California and is now a member of the distinguished faculty at the Colburn School of Performing Arts in Los Angeles, where she currently resides. She has recently been named the artistic director of the Luzerne Chamber Music Festival in New York and is a Wittner Artist, chosen to perform exclusively on the revolutionary Wittner Finetune-Pegs. The 2010 release of “Hymns to the Night” Violin Concerto by Sweden’s leading composer Tommie Haglund with the Helsingborg Symphony under the baton of Hannu Koivula earned Ms. Pitcairn a Swedish Grammi nomination for Best Classical Recording.

About ProMusica Arizona Chorale & Orchestra ProMusica

Arizona

Chorale

Orchestra (PMAZ), now in its tenth anniversary

season,

generational

choir

is and

multi-

orchestra

whose mission is to enrich the greater Phoenix community by sharing the joy of live music with its members and audiences. PMAZ artistic director and conductor is Dr. Adam Stich. 623-326-5172 www.pmaz.org www.redviolin.net www.elizabethpitcairn.com

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Writer Tom Scanlon Photographer Bryan Black of Blackswan Photographers

Ninke B says: Truly an Oasis in the Desert!! Nutritious and satisfying - every cell in my body was applauding the meals we have had here. If you walk outside and the air is blowing just right, you will probably smell the aroma of barbecue. Could be a commercial “smoker” coming from Cave Creek or Carefree, could be from a neighbor . . . maybe it’s your own grill ‘cuing up some chicken or pork or thick steaks. Yet here where the favorite initials of many are B-B-Q, a little place run by a woman who swears food saved her life is fast earning a reputation as the raw vegan capitol of Phoenix, if not all of Arizona. You read that right: raw vegan. If you just made a face like you bit into a bad prune, you probably are a carnivore, as are approximately 90 percent of Americans. Of the estimated 10 percent who are non-carnivores, only about 2 percent identify as vegans – people who don’t eat meat, fish, dairy or other foods derived from animals. The number of “raw vegans”? Probably less than 0.1 percent of the population. It’s one thing to eat healthy, but enjoying it … that’s another thing entirely. Which is why people are buzzing around Chef Sara’s Raw Vegan Cafe like bees at the hive. (Pop quiz: Is honey vegan? Answer at end of this article.) Here behind Big Bronco Western Home Furnishings and next to Janey’s Coffeehouse, regulars and newcomers are chowing down on the likes of nori wraps, zucchini noodles with marinara sauce and pesto over cucumber noodles. There is more to this story than esoteric food in a land dominated by smokehouse barbecue. Chef Sara Siso started studying raw veganism when her sister was dying of cancer. Shortly after her sister passed away, Sara herself was diagnosed with cancer. Siso insists that when her doctor gave her the crushing news that she had a cancerous tumor, she simply smiled and said, “I’ll be cured in a month.” “I immediately started detoxifying with wheatgrass juices and green juices,” she said. “Within a month of cleansing, I knew I had gotten rid of the cancer.” The energetic chef who never cooks is asked how she is now, some 15 years later. She puts her arms in the air victoriously. “Perfect!”

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Jimmy G says: The food was fantastic, even for the meat eater in the group. We drove 45 minutes to get there and will happily make the trip again. Her health is matched by prosperity, as her extreme-vegan cafe has been a hit. On a weekday afternoon in mid-January, Chef Sara’s Raw Vegan Cafe was in the restaurant limbo, with lunch slowly fading into dinner. As 4 o’clock neared, Siso was finishing up with a table of four having lunch on the deck, and getting started on a table with a couple who came from Surprise. Naomi and Terry Oswalt had seen the raw vegan chef on Channel 3 that morning (Siso is a “Good Morning Arizona” guest about once a month), and heard the chef’s story of overcoming cancer through diet. Naomi, who has had breast cancer treatment, asked her husband if they could try Sara’s place for lunch. They arrived in Cave Creek just in time to catch a meal. She starts them out with a green juice (leafy greens, cayenne pepper, garlic) they had seen Chef Sara make on one of her Channel 3 segments that morning. The couple took a few sips, then started wandering around the bright cafe, which features the chef’s recipe books and various organic/alternative concoctions. “Finish your juice!” Chef Sara lightly but firmly scolds, shooing them back to their table. “It’s very important to finish it within 15 minutes!” After serving the Oswalts cream of spinach soup, the chef went back behind the counter to prepare one of her almost-famous Rawgasmic sandwich, made with onion bread, tahini, avocado, arugula, broccoli sprouts and sunflower sprouts. She sings along to “Beauty and the Beast” as she prepares the meal, and happily answers questions. Siso celebrated the second anniversary of her cafe in early February. “It’s been fantastic since day one,” she says. “It’s been a blessing.” Tall and slender with bright eyes and an intense gaze, Siso is a native of Israel who came to the United States 32 years ago. After her sister was diagnosed with cancer, “I received my education about the healing power of raw, plant-based foods at the number one alternative medicine facility in the world,” Siso said. “I discovered Florida’s Hippocrates Health Institute in 1997. I was so impressed with the program that I enrolled immediately and began my journey of discovering the disease-preventing and healing power of raw, plant-based foods.”

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Nadaa T says: PHENOMENAL. A very creative menu, delicious food, and a friendly atmosphere. I had the “pizza” and my husband had the Chef’s salad, which were both wonderful. The best part was the sugarless chocolate pie dessert. I felt so good after this meal, as opposed to feeling a bit sick and nauseous after most restaurant meals. It was very filling and satisfying. I woke up the next morning feeling great too.

She now fully believes in “the powers of living foods that nourish, cleanse, and alkalinize the body; the importance of food combination; and the powers of wheatgrass. During my stay at HHI, I saw with my own eyes the transformation in people’s health, physically, mentally, and emotionally. “The medical field chooses to call it a miracle when a patient is completely recovered from deadly disease. I, on the other hand, call it the power of raw, plant-based foods. I believe the food we choose to consume plays a vital role in healing the body, mind and soul.” After moving from Florida to Arizona, Siso was teaching workshops on how to live a raw vegan lifestyle before becoming a restaurant owner. Why did she open this cafe in what formerly was a candle store? “It picked me, I didn’t pick it,” she answered, her lean face breaking into a grin. “I never wanted this, even though people were always telling me, ‘You need to open a restaurant.’ I was sitting next door (at Janey’s Coffeehouse) having herbal tea, and saw a sign on the roof saying ‘for lease.’ It drew me here.” The transformation from a candle store to a raw vegan cafe was easy, Chef Sara said. “I don’t need a stove, I don’t need a kitchen. All I need is a counter and a juicer!” Even so, gaining a customer base in this area would not have seemed to be so easy. The other restaurants up and down Cave Creek Road feature fried chicken nights, all-you-can-eat fish fries, hamburger joints and hot dog stands. “When I first opened they all thought I was crazy to open in the middle of a meat-and-potatoes place,” she says with a shrug. “I said, ‘Listen, people who need this kind of food will find me.’ And they come here from Sedona and Tucson - all over.” Another thing that makes her unique is that this chef doesn’t just prepare your food, she often seats you, M arch 2013

takes your orders, serves you and delivers your bill. She only has one other employee, and darts around the cafe like one of those honey-bees when the cafe is busy. She started with a staff of six, but, unhappy with employees that couldn’t keep up with her pace, she cut back to just Carla Garnica. “She’s the best I’ve ever had. She’s wonderful, she learns fast. She was eager to learn, she loved everything about this place.” But how does Chef Sara put in the long hours of opening, prepping, shopping for organic vegetables, making all those lunches and dinners and all the other things that go into running a restaurant? “I’m 60 years old and have energy coming out of my tush,” she blurts out with a laughing exclamation point. She says her energy comes from the raw foods she eats, the juices and the wheatgrass shots. “Let food be your medicine and let the medicine be your food,” is a favorite saying of hers. Siso lives by herself in nearby Carefree. “I have one child,” she says. “I was divorced for many, many years. I raised my daughter on my own. For 33 years I’ve been a single mother and proud of it! I did a great job.” Her daughter Nicola, who received a master’s degree from Harvard University, lives in Napa; Chef Sara is mulling over opening a second cafe near her daughter. The only time she takes off is in July and August, when she closes the cafe. “It’s too hot - the snowbirds all leave so it gets slowed down.” While Chef Sara serves the couple from Surprise their sandwich, a visitor’s eyes wander around the painted inspirational messages around this good-vibe cafe:

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“I live in peace and gratitude.” “Take joy in helping others and share your abundance.” “I connect with the energy of the universe.” At the entrance is an homage to Sara’s inspiration for this lifestyle she is rapidly spreading: “In loving memories of my sister,” reads a sign above big photo of her sister taken as she was floating in water, head above rippling waves. “03-17-1936 – 12-21-1997. Thank you Dina for the priceless gift of life that you gave me. I love & miss you so much.” While most restaurant owners are haggard and terminally exhausted, Sara Siso says running her cafe is an extension of her good-vibrations lifestyle. “I’m a cancer survivor. I like my peacefulness. I like my joy, not stress. To me this is joy. I like getting to know my customers and learning about them.” This seems to remind her of the couple, and she calls over to them: “How’s your sandwich?” “Oh! To die for!” answers Naomi Oswalt. “What’s for dessert?” Terry Oswalt, a 77-year-old former factory supervisor who seems like a meat-and-potatoes kind of guy, agrees. “Delicious!” he says, with a note of surprise. “And so filling.” “And,” his wife adds, “so healthy.” Answer to quiz question: Whether eating honey violates vegan practice is open to debate; some believe that honey produced for human consumption “exploits” bees, and thereby goes against the vegan philosophy. Those who feel this way substitute agave nectar for honey. M arch 2013

Cowgirl Up! Writer Amanda Christmann Larson Photographer Bryan Black of Blackswan Photographers

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It’s still the boots and the spurs and the cowboy hats, but the face of rodeo is starting to look a little more diverse. In a sport where boys and men have long ruled the roost, the girls are kicking up dust, and they’re doing it with style. The Cave Creek Pro Rodeo, a 35-year Arizona Traci Casale

tradition and the highlight of Cave Creek Fiesta Days, is coming to town March 22 – 24. It is one of the bestattended and most anticipated events in the area, and behind its success are some dedicated folks. While other rodeos are flailing and failing, the blood, sweat and tears of the Cave Creek Pro Rodeo Committee are keeping ours going strong. Nothing has changed on the outside; the Cave Creek Pro Rodeo is still an exciting event full of thrills and spills and crowd-pleasing excitement. There are a lot of

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scuffed up boots behind the scenes, but these days, many of them have manicured toes inside. The women behind Cave Creek Pro Rodeo are a force to be reckoned with. Gritty and pretty president of the board Traci Casale heads up the events, and has been the glue that has held the rodeo together, even after devastating cold weather, followed by theft of every piece of equipment the rodeo owned nearly caused it to fold in 2011. The one-two punch came

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at a time when the future of small rodeos nationwide was starting to look bleak. “I said to everybody, ‘Do you want to go home, or do you want to put your boots on and go to work?’” Casale said, her black studded custom JW Brooks hat shading her dark eyes from the setting sun as she relaxed in the back of a pickup truck. Cathy Nielsen

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“We all put our boots on and worked hard to make it happen, and everyone said that 2012 was the best success we’ve ever had out there,” she continued with pride. The other seven women who found time to meet at the arena nodded in agreement. Each one has spent hours and hours rounding up sponsors, planning event schedules, maintaining and upgrading facilities and so many more responsibilities, all while juggling families, careers and other sometimes overlooked things like sleeping and eating regularly. They’re busy gals, but they all say they’re happy to be a part of the rodeo lifestyle. “There are a lot of opportunities for women to use their strengths and apply them to rodeo,” said Casale. “Women tend to be better multi-taskers and that alone is a huge benefit in producing any major event. Women also tend to be quite giving, and when you are volunteering all your time to a cause or to an organization, generosity is invaluable. We all have to be generous with our time and we all have to wear many hats to make this rodeo successful.” “We all have the same goals of being part of this community and preserving our Western heritage,” said Robbie Hall, who heads up the Fiesta Days Parade that will wind its way through Cave Creek March 23. Over 4,000 people lined the streets for last year’s parade, and a similar crowd is expected this year. “A huge part of our goals, too, is bringing more youth and families into this sport,” Hall added. “There isn’t much out there for our youth, and rodeo is a healthy family thing that everyone can enjoy together.”

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Tina Hayden, who is in charge of the mutton bustin’ event for children four to seven years old, is on it. Last year, she herded 95 youngsters for the popular event. Today’s mutton busters are tomorrow’s bronc riders, so she and the volunteers and sponsors who work with her are cultivating the future of rodeo … and she does it with a smile. “I’m a mom, so it’s nothing new for me,” she said modestly. Each of the women, Casale, Hall, Hayden, Cathy Nielsen, Yolanda Kruger, Amanda Barlow, Beth Cornell, and Casale’s sister Teri and other volunteers have all dug in their heels and worked hard to make the rodeo – and the golf tournament, parade, dances, mutton bustin’, and all of the Cave Creek Fiesta Days celebration happen, and rodeo folks around the country are starting to take notice. At the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Convention this year, they were one of the only constituencies made up nearly entirely of women. “We got noticed,” said Hall with a laugh. The others agreed. But this is no beauty pageant. These girls are more than lipstick and hairspray. They get down and dirty and do their time to make it happen. Amanda Barlow, the youngest of the group, was the reigning Cave Creek Fiesta Days Rodeo Queen for the past two years. Tall and slim with golden curls, she could have won the competition on looks alone. But not here; not among these hard-working gals. Instead, she’s proven herself worthy time and again, breaking her own horses, developing her own breeding program and holding her own in competitions against some of the best pro rodeo barrel racers in the country. “I’ve always been treated fairly,” Barlow said with quiet confidence. “I’ve always worked as hard as the guys, and they treat me like I’m one of them. It’s nice to represent women and girls, and it’s always a good feeling when they announce that this is a rodeo queen competing.

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“People live and breathe this,” she continued. “It’s not a beauty contest. You have to work hard to do well, and I love it when little girls look up to me and say, ‘I want to be you someday.’” The women of Cave Creek Pro Rodeo are more than a sisterhood; they’re part of a family. Like any family, everyone – male and female – is important. Each of them knows that, although they all have different personalities, strengths and weaknesses, they are there for each other and the rest of the rodeo family in good times and in bad. “I am lucky to be surrounded by dedicated and talented women on this rodeo committee,” said Casale. “We support each other in so many ways.” These women are doing an excellent job of continuing a long tradition. The PRCA is the largest and oldest rodeo-sanctioning body in the world. The organization sanctions more than 600 rodeos annually in 38 states, in addition to four Canadian provinces, and ensures that every PRCA-sanctioned event is managed fairly and that the animals are treated humanely. Some of the toughest bulls and bucking horses will once again be at this year’s Cave Creek Pro Rodeo, thanks to Cervi Championship Rodeo. Known for world-class stock, they are responsible for luring some of the top competitors who know that tough rides mean high points. Gold Buckle sponsors Kennedy Design Build, GoDaddy.com, Coors Banquet, Wal-Mart, Harold’s Cave Creek Corral, A to Z Equipment Rentals & Sales and the Town of Cave Creek, as well as the many Silver Buckle and other great rodeo sponsors have been integral in keeping this fun family event alive in Cave Creek. Additional partnerships are still needed to keep the rodeo spirit alive in our community.

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Tickets are available online, and rodeo fans will want to purchase them early since seats are expected to sell out. The schedule of events is as follows:

March 20

• Third Annual Fiesta Days Dan Lebsock Memorial Golf Tournament and Fundraiser. Join your favorite rodeo supporters on the green at Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club, followed by dinner and awards at Harold’s Cave Creek Corral.

March 22

• PRCA slack performance at noon. • First PRCA performance, Tough Enough to Wear Pink, benefiting cancer charities at 7 p.m. • Rodeo Kick-off Dance at Harold’s Corral after rodeo performance.

March 23

• Fiesta Days Rodeo Parade at 9 a.m. • Mutton Bustin’ competition at 2 p.m. • Second full PRCA performance at 7 p.m. • Rodeo Dance at Harold’s after rodeo performance.

March 24

• Mutton Bustin’ finals at noon. • Final PRCA performance at 2 p.m.: Wrangler National Patriot Day to benefit American military veterans and their families.

All Pro Rodeo events are held at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena, with the exceptions of the golf tournament, parade and dances. The arena is located north of Carefree Highway. Follow 24th Street north, then turn right on Maddock. The arena is located at the first elbow in the road. If you’d like to join the rodeo family, whether you join the committee or simply show up to help during rodeo weekend, the men and women of the Cave Creek Pro Rodeo Committee can use your assistance. You don’t have to be a cowboy to join the association; you just need to care about making a difference in your community. Approximately 150 volunteers are needed during the rodeo weekend to make it run smoothly. Contact the committee online for more information. www.cavecreekprorodeo.com www.ticketforce.com

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Writer Amanda Christmann Larson Photographer Bryan Black of Blackswan Photographers

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Dance Life’s a

For many, life is about taking the right steps. Go to the right school, get the right job, eat the right food, pick the right mate, live in the right neighborhood, and so many more “rights.” But in order to dance in life, one must also step left, and as Cave Creek resident Dee Dee Wood can attest, it is the dance that makes life worth living. There is little in life Dee Dee has not danced through. From her first plié in high school to Broadway to Hollywood, she has choreographed her own life, and many of our own childhoods, through the sprightly agility of a chimney sweep in “Mary Poppins,” the grace and patience of a mischievous nun-turned-governess in “The Sound of Music,” and the sweet imagination of two children, a socialite and a quirky inventor in “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.” Like most storylines in the work that gained her fame, Dee Dee’s life has been a mix of hard work, creativity and fearlessly following her dreams. She’d never laced up a pair of ballet slippers until high school, when she took her first dance class. She connected with the expression of movement and synergy of movement and music. By losing herself in dance, she became herself. Passion for dance encompassed her life. She talked her mother (who was ever-supportive) into allowing her to pursue her dream in New York by attending the Katherine Dunham School of Dance and Theater, which was, at the time, one of the only schools in the nation with teachers from Haiti, Africa, Jamaica and other places whose styles were just beginning to influence the feel of dance in America. She cleaned toilets and swept floors to earn her keep until she was finally accepted on merit as one of the first scholarship students ever admitted. From there, she went on to Broadway, performing in “Guys and Dolls,” “Can, Can,” and “Destry Rides Again.” Dee Dee impressed choreographer Michael Kidd, who asked her to be his assistant for the stage production of “Li’l Abner.” He remained on Broadway while she went on to choreograph the film version of the musical.

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It was also on Broadway that she met Marc Breaux, who would become her working partner and husband soon after. They soon became dancing’s behind-the-scenes power couple in Hollywood, choreographing unforgettable scenes like the dance of the chimney sweeps and the jolly holiday in the park in “Mary Poppins” and Rolf and Liesel’s innocent coming-of-age twirling in the shelter of a rain-misted gazebo in “The Sound of Music.” Always, she says, there was laughter. “It was fun,” she says matter-of-factly, her eyes smiling behind her trademark large-rimmed glasses and fashionable cap. “I never thought about doing anything different. It was always fun to go to work.” Dee Dee’s favorite memories are working with Dick Van Dyke and Julie Andrews on the set of “Mary Poppins.” “They were so talented,” she says, looking back. Creativity was flowing in abundance, and the nearly palpable energy on the set left no limits to what could be done. When Dick Van Dyke brought his young daughter to the set, he laughed with the rest of the crew as the tot stumbled and waddled through her first steps. Realizing the genius of the moment, a new part was created for him – as an old bank manager – just so that he could walk that silly walk on film. A big section of bank set was modified so that he could take a step down, in perfect comical imitation of his toddler, onto a step. Another creative innovation scene in that forever-classic movie was the “Jolly Holiday” scene as Van Dyke and Andrews danced and sang through the park. Poppins’ trademark parasol made the scene difficult to dance through, so Dee Dee came up with the idea of hanging it on a fence post. Wouldn’t it be great, she thought, if the parasol could follow the couple? Walt Disney, who came to the set nearly every day, took the challenge to his animation crew, and within a day, the scene was edited to capture the imagination of millions as the parasol magically danced along. The list of stars and stories she’s collected is impressive. Julie Andrews, Bing Crosby, Billy Crystal, Cher, Michael Jackson, Robin Williams, Bob Hope, Bette Midler, Danny Thomas, Carol Burnett, George Burns, Dolly Parton, and Tina Turner are among the many notables. Despite her success, she remains approachable, unimpressed by fame and tuned in to life’s smaller moments. It’s that good-natured attitude that led Dee Dee to Cave Creek in the early 1960s. A handful of Hollywood’s “who’s who” had found a peaceful refuge in the desert mountains of Phoenix. She and Marc had casually browsed properties in the hills of Cave Creek while visiting friends. A short time later, while Dee Dee was working in London, Marc came back through the area to find one particular bungalow with a spectacular view of Black Mountain still listed. It was a place where they could be themselves without worrying about appearances or recognition. Within a single phone call, Dee Dee approved of the purchase. Since 1972, no matter where her work took her, Cave Creek has been home. It was Dee Dee’s work with Dick Van Dyke that was the highlight of her career, and together the two shared a love for the Cave Creek desert. She was responsible for Van Dyke’s family moving to Arizona. He loved it so much that he talked CBS into filming “The Dick Van Dyke Show” at his own Southwestern Studio in Carefree.

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Life imitates art, and art imitates life. Like many other passionate people before her, Dee Dee’s work has been very much a part of her life – so much so that it would be difficult to separate the two. She choreographed “Beaches” with Bette Midler and used her talents to create scenes for many television shows, including “Cher,” “John Denver and Friends” and “The Love Boat.” She blazed a new trail for women by tackling three Superbowl halftime shows and a Fiesta Bowl show featuring Michael Jackson. She also earned international recognition for her work in choreographing the opening and closing ceremonies for the 1984 Los Angeles Summer Olympics, followed by a well-deserved Emmy

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Award for Outstanding Achievement in Choreography for her work in the 1986 “100th Anniversary of the Statue of Liberty” widely acclaimed television special. Today, she is a noted Emmy Award judge, holding a coveted vote for current choreography award-winners. Among

her

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achievements, in 1998 she received a life time achievement award at the American Choreographers Awards ceremony. The Cave Creek community is fortunate to benefit from her talent, as well as her humor and sometimes larger-thanlife personality. Though she no longer makes time for the big stage, she still finds time to direct musical productions for our own Desert Foothills Theater. Besides the many stories she holds tucked away in her heart, Dee Dee most cherishes the legacy she has left for future choreographers and dancers. It was her work, and that of her contemporaries, that has paved the way for new levels of creativity and expression. She once learned from Walt Disney, “There are no limits at Disney,” … or anywhere else, for that matter. Sharing her dancing, her joys, her early challenges and the passion she continues to fuel for the art that has made her life whole is one of her greatest achievements. That message is simple. “Do what you love,” she says with a gentle smile. And that is exactly what she has done all along, with a lot of right steps, a lot of left steps, and an occasional pause or kick while the music of life plays on.

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Land Preserving a Legacy Writer Amanda Christmann Larson

Over half a century ago, when Carefree founders K.T. Palmer and Tom Darlington conceived their upper Sonoran community, they had the wisdom and foresight to

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recognize a conscientious approach would be needed to create the kind of town they could be proud of, and that people would want to call home. From the names of the streets to the careful preservation of Carefreeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique geological and ecological features, they succeeded in that lofty goal and left a legacy todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s town leaders have carried on.

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Thanks to careful planning, generous gifts and the support of residents and staff dedicated to preserving open space and historical treasures, the

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Town of Carefree has protected 60 acres of pristine land to manage and protect in perpetuity. Over the past 10 years, the Town of Carefree has collected fees for projects such as street development, fire and public safety facilities and open space acquisition. Among other designated funds,

they

held

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$288,000 in town coffers earmarked for open space. A change in state law last year further restricted the purposes for the collection of the funds. As a result, Carefree Town Council sunset all fees and set about

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utilizing the funds collected to date. Carefree

Town

Administrator

Gary

Neiss reached out to the staff of Desert Foothills Land Trust (DFLT), which has been committed to preserve and protect sensitive land and species since 1991. DFLT Executive Director Sonia Perillo and

Conservation

Director

Vicki

Domonkos knew just who to turn to. Archeological conservation advocate Grace Schoonover began painstakingly recording

ancient

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other finds in the 1980s on land in the Foothills, including a parcel that had just become available for sale. She provided hundreds of pages of documents, drawings and maps of the area.

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Another long-time Land Trust volunteer and Russ Lyon Sotheby’s Realtor, Mark

“This really reflects how the community feels about conservation,” said Perillo. “Everyone has been so supportive, both at a leadership level and a volunteer level. This is a great reflection on the whole community.”

Hazelton, had kept tabs on the property for two decades and brought the parties together with the owner. Together, they put together a plan to purchase 30 acres of undeveloped land north of the Carefree town center, in the open space between the borders of Cave Creek and Scottsdale. The landowner generously donated another 10 acres to the Land Trust. Sadly, Schoonover died just before the acquisition was finalized, but her legacy and passion for preserving ancient sites lives on through those she touched. With a purchase price of $280,000 and the donation of Hazelton and Russ Lyon Realty’s commission, the town kept the 30-acre purchase within its budget. The current value of land per acre in Carefree is approaching $100,000; the City of Scottsdale recently acquired land at a cost of $13-14,000 per acre. The $9,300 per-acre cost of the Carefree land purchase is cost-effective, as well as a prudent investment. Another surprise development turned the effort into a larger boon for the community. “While we were doing the 40-acre acquisition, another land owner came in with another 20-acre donation,” said Perillo. The additional parcel, which belonged to the

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Van Weelden Family, was generously donated

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to the town. “The real heroes and heroines in this acquisition are the town

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Carefree Mayor David Schwan. “They knew what they were doing and they got it done.” The of

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development of a management plan. Because

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petroglyphs on parts of the site, DFLT is tasked with balancing public access with protection of the irreplaceable rich history found there. As they have already done with other pristine land in its care, including the Jewel of the Creek, the P.A. Seitts Preserve at Go John Canyon, the New River Nature Preserve

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gems, they are focused on doing it properly. The Town of Carefree and Desert Foothills Land Trust, as well as a small army of supporters dedicated to protecting open space and natural resources are celebrating a victory for the fragile desert, as well as for the people who come to enjoy it. “This really reflects how the community feels about conservation,” said Perillo. “Everyone has been so supportive, both at a leadership level and a volunteer level. This is a great reflection on the whole community.” www.dflt.org M arch 2013

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Save the Date:

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It takes a keen eye and a little wandering, but there is plenty of proof that we are

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surrounded by the past. Petroglyphs, pottery shards, and other fragile items are

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these sites are non-renewable is imperative. Not only is it illegal to disturb these

scattered about the desert cliffs surrounding the north Valley. Understanding that sites, punishable with fines $10,000 and up, forfeiture of vehicles, and one or more years in jail, but it is also unethical. In order to leave a legacy for generations to come, each of us needs to recognize that we, too, are stewards of the land.

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The Desert Foothills Land Trust urges the following etiquette, recorded by Kraig Nelson, docent and preserve steward, for protecting these special sites: • Don’t remove anything. If an item is removed for observation, replace it in the same location. Local archaeologist Mary Kearney suggests hiding the artifact nearby, if possible. • Don’t touch petroglyphs or pictographs. Hand oils can cause deterioration. • Don’t park in close proximity to the site, as the surrounding area may include prehistoric villages, food processing and other cultural activities. • Don’t make “rubbings.” • Don’t climb walls or other structures. • Anything carried in needs to be carried out, especially organic waste. • Stay on trails, if they exist. • No fires, candles or smoking. • No pets. • Do not camp at the site. • Site locations may be protected. If so, do not disclose.

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dining Giordano’s Trattoria Romana 7275 E. Easy Street, Carefree 480-595-0233 www.giordanositalianrestaurant.com

Giordano’s Trattoria Romana Giordano’s Trattoria Romana, located in downtown Carefree, is the perfect union of top-notch Italian cuisine, charming ambience and a warm welcome. Family owned and operated, you’ll notice the warmth as soon as you walk in the front door, where owner Adele meets her many regular customers with a cheerful greeting and a hug. The delectable aroma of traditional Italian menu items and the creative nightly specials, accompanied by a wide variety of wines and cocktails, combine to tempt the palate. Soft lighting and music form the backdrop for a cozy, relaxing atmosphere, and art provided by Wild Holly Gallery in Carefree adorns the walls to please the eye. Beautifully presented meals are served by a friendly and attentive wait staff. The Giordano’s family invites you to join us for a dining experience that will make you want to join the many loyal customers who consider the restaurant a local favorite.

Dinner is served Monday through Saturday beginning at 5 p.m. Reservations are recommended.

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dining Venues Café 34 Easy Street Carefree 480-595-9909 www.venuescafe.com

Venues Café

Venues Café has been called the most beautiful restaurant in all of Arizona. Located directly across from Carefree Gardens and town center, Venues Café is an American bistro. The rustic interior is defined by rich finishes of brick, copper, wood and stone, with plush leather club chairs perched around a fireplace next to a well-stocked wine cellar. Venues Café offers daily happy hour and Saturday and Sunday champagne brunch, as well as lunch and dinner daily. The menu runs the gamut from small plates of ahi tuna with Asian slaw and wasabi sauce and mahi mahi tacos to steak, seafood and pasta. Chef Thomas’ famous bread pudding with warm vanilla Jack Daniels sauce is a perfect finish to any meal. Open 365 days a year, Venues prepares special holiday meals for Easter and Mother’s Day with a newly opened private dining space on the second floor. This beautiful setting offers views of spectacular sunsets and allows you to dine in luxury surrounded by wonderful pieces of original art for sale by local artists.

Make Venues your neighborhood place to be.

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Land & Lots Statistics for 2011-2013 # Active Land/Lot Listings 1-11

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After five years of an almost non-existent land market, things are starting to turn around. Over 500 acres and millions of dollars have been spent in recent months on large land acquisitions in the state of Arizona. Some of these acquisitions are for new housing, some for commercial use and some are just for investments. With the state experiencing a comeback in land sales, we wanted to bring you a local picture of the last couple of years. One agent in our office, who did not see a single land sale in recent years, has closed four land transactions in the last six months. The graph shows the land listing inventory declining, and land closed sales are starting to climb.

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Wild Holly Gallery Wild Holly Gallery is a spot to explore when you visit Carefree, Arizona. It’s a sprawling art gallery located right in the heart of downtown that features American artists of all styles and mediums. The steel kinetic wind sculpture draws you inside, then the question becomes, ‘Where do I start?’ You’ll be overwhelmed by the gallery’s colors, textures and energy. What makes Wild Holly Gallery different among Carefree

Black Mountain Guitar Instruction with Kyle Carriere As a full-time guitar instructor for over 11 years in Cave Creek, Carefree, North Scottsdale and surrounding areas, Kyle Carriere has been providing instruction with convenience and comfort through in-home guitar lessons. He has earned a reputation for being punctual and responsible, while offering a quality education with focus on technique, theory and rhythm for students of all ages and levels. In addition to his teaching experience, Kyle has conducted a guitar club and School of Rock program for three years at Foothills Academy. He also works closely with Cave Creek Guitar, encouraging students and local players to support the store and its fine selection of instruments. Over the years, he has played live as a solo acoustic performer and with Chicago-style blues band Little Debbie and Blue Plate Special. He currently entertains the crowds with the classic rock favorites of Johnson City Ambush. Black Mountain Guitar Instruction with Kyle Carriere 480-200-6499 www.kylecarriere.com

galleries? It’s the eclecticism. You won’t see this stunning array of art anywhere else in the Phoenix area. It showcases over 95 featured artists who come from all over the country. Styles range from traditional to ultramodern with everything in between. The highly multifaceted collection includes paintings, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, copper, glass and more. Its most talked about pieces are its fountains. Wild Holly Gallery began as a shop that sold fountains and garden art, and it has stayed close to its roots. You’ll also get the help of Diego, a black and white tuxedo cat who’s the real boss of the gallery. You’ll also be happy to know that a portion of all sales go to help Diego’s furry friends at Foothills Animal Rescue, a local no-cage, no-kill animal shelter. The lively almost-5,000 square feet and two floors of gallery are bursting with energy. It’s a great place to stop for the afternoon while you’re strolling the streets of Carefree. It’s also an excellent place for adding to your own collection or bringing back a piece from your Arizona experience. Wild Holly Gallery 22 Easy Street Carefree 480-595-8757 www.wildhollygallery.com

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AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING Priceless Plumbing Heating & Air 480-595-5330 www.pricelessplumbing.com Proskill Plumbing 623-551-7473 www.proskillplumbing.com Art Gallery Wild Holly Gallery 480-595-8757 22 Easy Street Carefree, AZ www.wildhollygallery.com Attorney John W. Stevens, Attorney 480-488-2591 Carefree Area Automotive Sales Sanderson Lincoln 602-375-7500 www.sandersonlincoln.com Barber Shop Samâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Barber Shop 480-488-3929 www.samsbarbershops.com Bicycle Bicycle Vibe 623-582-3111 www.bicyclevibe.com Boutique Bags & Rags Ladies Fine Apparel 480-575-3114 16 Easy Street, Carefree www.bagsandragsaz.com Buy and Sell Gold American Federal 480-553-5282 www.americanfederal.com Cigars The Man Cave 480-595-0500 www.themancavestore.com Cleaning Services Imagine Cleaning Services 480-232-5282 www.imaginecleaningservices.com

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College Paradise Valley Community College 602-493-2600 my.maricopa.edu COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE Alcoholics Anonymous 602-264-1341 Animal Control 602-506-7387 Community Loan Closet 480-488-8400 Foothills Animal Rescue 480-488-9890 Foothills Caring Corps 480-488-1105 Foothills Food Bank 480-488-1145 Mobile Meals Foothills Caring Corps 480-488-1105 Salvation Army 480-488-3590 St. Vincent de Paul Society 602-254-3338 COMMUNITY organizations American Legion Post No. 34 & Auxiliary 480-488-2669 Arizona Archaeological Society 480-595-9255 Arizona Musicfest 480-488-0806 Boy Scouts 602-955-7747 Cave Creek Museum 480-488-2764 Desert Awareness Committee 480-585-5657 Desert Cactus Kickers 480-488-9661

Desert Foothills Community Association 480-488-4043 Desert Foothills Community Education 480-575-2440 Desert Foothills Land Trust 480-488-6131 Desert Foothills New Horizons Band 602-992-1550 Desert Foothills Theater 480-488-1981 Foothills Community Foundation 480-488-1090 Girl Scouts 602-253-6359 Kiwanis Club of Carefree 480-488-8400 Little League Baseball/Softball 480-488-1244 New River Senior Center 623-465-0367 Rotary Club 480-585-9157 Sonoran Arts League 480-575-6624 Soroptimist International 480-522-6692 YMCA 480-596-9622 Cosmetics Merle Norman 480-488-3208 37417 Tom Darlington Dr. Dentist Carefree Dentists 480-488-9735 www.carefreedentists.com Carefree Village Dentistry 480-488-9241 www.carefreevillagedentistry.com

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Dentistry at Westland 480-585-5215 33725 N. Scottsdale Rd. Suite 101 www.dentistryatwestland.com Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;uxCozy Dental Spa 480-488-9655 www.luxcozy.com Financial Planning Black Mountain Wealth Advisors 480-247-7228 36600 N. Pima Rd. Suite 101 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Pope Scanlon Team Glee Pope - 480-502-6072 Owen Scanlon - 480-922-7909 FIRE Fire Service 480-627-6900 Flooring Carefree Floors 480-515-9999 www.carefreefloors.com Government/business Town of Carefree 480-488-3686 Town of Cave Creek 480-488-1400 Cave Creek Merchants and Events Association 480-437-1110 Chamber of Commerce Carefree/Cave Creek 480-488-3381 Motor Vehicle Department 602-255-0072 Social Security 800-772-1213 Voter Registration 602-506-1511 Handyman Desert Foothills Handyman Service 602-540-9794 www.1handyman4you.com

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Health care Cierra Medical Walk-In Care 480-575-0131

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Desert Foothills Medical Center 480-488-9220 John C. Lincoln Deer Valley 623-879-6100 Mayo Clinic 480-301-8000 Mayo Hospital 480-585-6296 Paradise Valley Hospital 602-923-5000 Scottsdale Healthcare 480-324-7000 7400 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy 480-323-3000 90th St. & Shea Blvd. Home Decor/Interior Design Turn West Design 480-595-5933 www.turnwestdesign.com Insurance Allstate - Debra Atkinson 480-488-5729 33725 N. Scottsdale Rd. #120 Landscape Design Azul-Verde Design Group, Inc. 480-595-0611 www.azulverde.com Earth Care 480-488-2915 www.earthcareaz.com Iddings & Sons Landscaping, Inc. 623-465-2546 623-297-7584 www.iddingsandsonslandscaping.com

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Outdoor Furniture Carefree Outdoor Living 480-575-3091 www.carefreeoutdoorlivingaz.com Outdoor Lighting Let There be Light, LLC 480-575-3204 www.lettherebelightllc.com Parks Cave Creek Regional Park 623-465-0431 Gateway Desert Awareness 480-488-1400 Spur Cross Ranch 480-488-6601 Cave Creek Ranger 480-595-3300 Pavers Phx Pavers 623-434-5908 www.phxpavers.com Pawn Wild West pawn 480-575-0069 www.wildwestpawn.com Photography Loralei Photography 602-795-0555 www.loraleiphotography.com Plumbing Priceless Plumbing Heating & Air 480-595-5330 www.pricelessplumbing.com Proskill Plumbing 623-551-7473 www.proskillplumbing.com M arch 2013

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Podiatry Westland Family Foot and Ankle Specialist 480-361-2500 www.westlandffas.com Pool Design/construction Azul-Verde Design Group, Inc. 480-595-0611 www.azulverde.com Eco Blu Pools 480-626-8200 7003 E. Cave Creek Road Post office Carefree 480-488-3781 Cave Creek 480-488-1218 Printing The Document House 480-437-1196 6217 E. Cave Creek Rd. Realtor Russ Lyon - Sotheby’s International Realty 34305 N. Scottsdale Rd. 480-488-2400 The RJ Team 480-239-4412 www.therjteamscottsdale.com Recreation Bartlett Lake Marina 602-316-3378 480-221-0503 www.bartlettlake.com Restaurants Black Mountain Coffee Shop 480-488-9261 Spanish Village Carefree Resort 480-488-5300 www.carefree-resort.com Carefree Station 480-488-8182 7212 E. Ho Road Carefree, AZ www.carefreestation.com

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English Rose Tea Room 480-488-4812 201 Easy St. Carefree, AZ www.carefreetea.com Giordano’s Trattoria Romana 480-595-0233 7275 E. Easy Street, Carefree Summit Diner 480-575-6562 www.summitdineraz.com The Grotto Cafe 480-575-0100 www.redtrucktrading.com Venues Cafe 480-595-9909 34 Easy Street, Carefree The Village Coffee Shop 480-488-3835 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd. #134 B Retirement Community Belmont Village Senior Living 480-945-3600 www.scottsdale.belmontvillage.com The Heritage At Carefree 480-488-1622 www.heritagecarefree.com SCHOOL Annunciation Catholic School 480-361-8234 Bella Vista Private School 480-575-6001 Black Mountain Elementary School 480-575-2100 Cactus Shadows High School Main Line 480-575-2400 Attendance 480-575-2431 Career Success School 480-575-0075 Cave Creek Unified School District 480-575-2000 Community Education Preschool 480-575-2072

Desert Foothills Lutheran Preschool 480-585-8007 Desert Sun Academy 480-575-2900 Desert Willow Elementary School 480-575-2800 Foothills Academy 480-488-5583 Goddard School 480-437-1000 Horseshoe Trails Elementary School 480-272-8500 Lone Mountain Elementary School 480-437-3000 Montessori School 480-563-2929 Our Lady of Joy Preschool 480-595-6409 Paradise Valley Community College at Black Mountain 602-493-2600 Quality Interactive Montessori School 480-575-5269 www.qimontessori.com Sonoran Trails Middle School Main Line 480-272-8600 Attendance: 480-272-8604 Ventana Academic School 480-488-9362 Security Doors Steel Shield Security Doors 623-581-DOOR www.steelshieldsecurity.com Sheriff Sheriff’s Posse 602-256-1895

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Shopping Desert Treasures 480-488-3782 www.deserttreasuresaz.com el Pedregal at the Boulders 480-488-1072 34505 N. Scottsdale Road The Red Truck Trading Co. 480-575-0100 www.redtrucktrading.com Water Softener & Filtration Priceless Plumbing Heating & Air 480-595-5330 www.pricelessplumbing.com Proskill Plumbing 623-551-7473 www.proskillplumbing.com Rayne of the North Valley 623-234-9047 www.raynewater.com Weed Control Arizona Weed Guard 623-465-9051 www.azweedguard.com Window Treatments Carefree Coverings 480-595-2920 7202 E. Cave Creek Rd.

Worship Black Mountain Baptist Church 480-488-1975 www.bmbcaz.com Black Mountain United Church of Christ 480-575-1801 www.bmucc.com Canyon Church of Christ 623-889-3388 www.canyonchurch.org Carefree Highway Community Church 480-488-5565 www.carefreechurch.us

Cave Creek Adventist Fellowship 602-663-1268 www.cavecreekchurch.com Christ Anglican Episcopal Church 480-488-0525 www.christchurchaz.org Christ the Lord Lutheran 480-488-2081 www.ctlcarefree.org Church of Jesus Christ of LDS 480-488-3035 www.lds.org Coolwater Christian Church 480-585-5554 www.coolwaterchurch.org Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church 623-465-9461 Desert Foothills Lutheran Church 480-585-8007 www.dflc.org Desert Hills Presbyterian Church 480-488-3384 www.deserthills.org Desert Mission United Methodist Church 480-595-1814 www.desertmissionumc.org Desert Valley Baptist Church 623-465-9461 First Baptist Church of Cave Creek 480-488-2958 First Church of Christ Scientist 480-488-2665 www.csarizona.com/carefreecavecreek.1st Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church 480-488-3283 www.goodshepherdaz.org

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recipe Key Lime Cheesecake Writer Tom Scanlon Photographer Bryan Black of Blackswan Photographers

Key Lime Cheesecake

A cheesecake without dairy? Welcome to the world of Sara Siso, the raw vegan chef of Carefree who believes in the healing power of raw, plant-based foods. In addition to running her popular Cave Creek café, she facilitates classes and workshops on food preparation and has written a book, “Chef Sara: Raw, Vegan, Gluten Free Cuisine.” As she writes in the book, “My vision is to help people cure themselves of the epidemic diseases that can no longer be blamed on genetics alone. The solution is to eat raw, plant-based food. I believe the foods we consume play a vital role in healing the body, mind and soul.” While a raw, vegan diet may sound bland and dull, those who walk out of Chef Sara’s café rave about her zesty soups, appetizers, salads (of course), hearty entrees and guilt-free desserts. She invites you to make one of her delicious – yet mind-bogglingly healthy – treats:

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Ingredients: Crust 1 1/2 c. walnuts 1 1/2 c. almonds 1 tsp. vanilla 1/8 tsp. Himalayan pink salt 1/4 c. chopped Medjool dates

Directions: Crust In a food processor, process walnuts, vanilla and salt, then drop in dates while the processor is working. Continue processing until well-combined.

Filling 3 c. Brazil nuts 1 c. freshly squeezed lime juice 1/4 c. arrowroot 1/4 c. almond milk 3/4 c. agave nectar 2 tsp. vanilla 1/8 tsp. Himalayan pink salt 1 c. raw coconut butter

Filling In a small bowl, mix arrowroot and milk until creamy. Transfer to a blender with remaining ingredients and blend until creamy. Pour over the crust and set in refrigerator or freezer until firm. Decorate with fresh lime. Enjoy!

Press into your favorite pie dish, either individual tart pans or one large tart pan. Refrigerate.

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