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Meet the Rawson Family

Community

Support :: Art Classes for Veterans

Adopt a Family at Christmas

Outdoors :: Gems in the Desert

50 Years of Desert Forest Golf Club

Carefree Christmas Festival

Sam Fox :: Homegrown Restauranteur

Lighting up the Night

Caring :: Kiwanis of Carefree

Dining Guide :: Venues Cafe

Marketplace

Local Index

Recipe :: Peanut Butter Rocky Road Candy

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Lynsi Freitag Contributing Writer Lynsi Freitag is our newest contributing writer at ImagesAZ. She knew she wanted to be a writer at the age of 10 when she set her eyes on her mom’s dusty old typewriter and fell in love. She spent many hours creating short stories on that machine; stories that are tucked away in a box somewhere and are probably very brilliant and not at all embarrassing.

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the Los Angeles Times, and write speeches for top management executives. For the last two years, she has been freelance writing while staying at home with her 1and 3-year old daughters. Having moved to the Valley when she was seven years old, Lynsi considers Phoenix home and enjoys all the natural scenery the state offers. She and her husband enjoy hiking with their daughters on the weekends and she is currently training for the Phoenix Marathon in March, 2013.

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‘Tis the season for giving! Snuggled up in a cozy winter sweater, I can almost smell the chestnuts roasting on an open fire. I love the holidays and the joy and kindness that comes with them. As I hustle in and out of local stores picking up last-minute gifts, I’m reminded of another reason for the season. With all of the wrapping and baking, giving and receiving, it’s so important to take a step back and reflect on all of the many things we take for granted – our health, our comfort, our families and friends – that cannot be tied with a bow. These things are the real gifts that matter. Our loving community is on my list of gifts I am thankful for this year. You have welcomed ImagesAZ into your family each month and embraced us with a smile, and we are thankful to share this special time with you. May 2013 bring peace, happiness and the gift of thankfulness to you and yours. Happy holidays! Shelly Spence Publisher, ImagesAZ Magazine shelly@imagesaz.com 623-341-8221

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he Rawson family is an adorable family of five. There’s Mario, a pilot with Southwest Airlines who has both a warm smile and a no-nonsense attitude; there is Christie, a lively, welcoming hair and make-up artist and

salon owner; Skylar, 14, a freshman at Cactus Shadows and budding rock star; and Sebastian, 10, a pianist and Desert Sun student. Oh, and don’t forget Max, their Boston terrier who clearly has a spot in the hearts of the entire family. They live in Desert Mountain and are absolutely in love with Cave Creek. But their story begins a little bit north of the Phoenix suburbs.

Midwest Meets West Christie was largely raised in Southern California and moved to Sedona with her family in the late 1970s. “It was a big culture shock. It wasn’t the big resort town it is now. It was all dirt roads,” she says. “But I enjoyed it and then enrolled at Yavapai College in Prescott where I began studying broadcast journalism.” It was there that she met Mario, a Chicago native who was studying to be a pilot at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. “We met freshman year,” says Mario. “It was 1985 and homecoming weekend at Embry-Riddle.” “Oh gosh, we were babies. We were 18,” sighs Christie. “I wasn’t even 18 yet,” says Mario. “I remember the night clearly. We met at a dance. Phil Collins was playing In the Air Tonight,” he adds. “Yes,” says Christie. “He had a clove cigarette and a pea coat and that was it, I was in love.”

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Midwest Meets West But Christie found herself in a dilemma when her major at Yavapai College was canceled and she

“We just had our anniversary,” says Mario. “Twentytwo years of marriage and 27 years of being together. It’s pretty amazing.”

was going to have to relocate to California. “By that time I was already in love,” she says, so moving wasn’t an option. Fortunately, she had found herself beginning to enjoy an entirely different career: one that would expose a natural talent and awaken a passion inside her. She had begun doing hair and make-up for local theater companies and loved it. “I just had a natural knack for it. I could look at a picture and know that I could do that, much like painting or sculpting,” says Christie. “I never really thought that it would be my profession, but once I started working with the theater companies in Prescott, I realized that I had a passion for it.” So Christie jumped into the field and was busy immediately. “By the time we finished school, I had a big hair clientele,” says Christie. “I started really getting into hair and make-up, began traveling the world, and doing a lot of weddings nationally and internationally.” And after college, Mario and Christie were ready for the next step. “When I finished college, I became a flight instructor at Embry-Riddle and borrowed one of their planes for an afternoon,” says Mario. “I told Christie, ‘Come to the airport, I want to take you on a flight.’ She was a little apprehensive, but she came out. We flew from Prescott to Sedona. I proposed in the air and we had family waiting for us in Sedona to celebrate our engagement.” “It was so romantic,” says Christie as she cuddles closer to Mario. “We just had our anniversary,” says Mario. “Twenty-two years of marriage and 27 years of being together. It’s pretty amazing.”

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Skylar & Sebastian Moving to Cave Creek Life was good in Prescott, but Mario was dealing with a long commute to the Phoenix airport. After they started having children, the thought of being closer to Phoenix became more attractive.

So this is very serene. A very quiet, peaceful escape.

“Prescott is a great community, but we just outgrew it,” says Mario. “That happens when you spend 14 to 15 years in a place. We found ourselves coming down to the Valley more and more. When we discovered this North Scottsdale/Boulders area, we just fell in love with it. It’s 15 degrees warmer than Prescott, but that’s okay. The winters are beautiful. And that was it. We put Prescott behind us.” “When we moved down here, our neighbors in Prescott said, ‘Oh, you’re moving down to the big city,” says Christie. “And I thought, ‘Actually, Cave Creek and Carefree are smaller than Prescott.’ And even in Prescott, we’ve always lived in the outskirts of town so we were never in the hubbub. And that’s what we enjoy.” “That’s what really drew us to Desert Mountain,” says Mario. “It’s just really nice to get out and be able to be at peace. It’s exactly what I need after three to four days of hearing all the commotion that is associated with an airport: from jet engines to screaming controllers through my head set. So this is very serene. A very quiet, peaceful escape.” Skylar and Sebastian are into golfing and have done golf camps in the summer. Skylar’s band just played at the Taste of Cave Creek event. And all four of them – five, including Max, too – take hikes along the trails in Desert Mountain together. They are very at home.

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“I love that Carefree feels very similar to Sedona,” says Christie. “It’s a very small, artists’ community, and neighbors really support you. We like communities where you see your neighbors at the post office or grocery store and it just feels like you know everyone.”

Studio C It was this feeling of home that drove Mario and Christie to take the plunge on a project that they had considered for years: opening up their own salon. With the mixture of the right time and place, they knew Cave Creek would be a great home for this dream. “It was a big decision, says Christie. “But it’s a passion that I really wanted to see fulfilled. I wanted to make it more than a dream and to make it a reality. And it’s something that we really saw was a need. People were really struggling during the recession and we wanted to be an affordable luxury for people. We want to do something in this area,

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our clients with more than what they’ve paid for.” So they opened Studio C on July 5, 2011. “Instead of being fearful about starting a business with the economy just starting to pick up, we jumped in and we said, ‘You know, no time like the present,’” says Christie. “It’s actually a good time to start a business,” says Mario. “It’s all about your passion and how much heart and soul you want to put into it.” The location was really important to Christie and Mario. “We wanted to be more of a boutique salon, someplace special and a destination,” says Christie. “And we really wanted to service our neighborhood; the place that we live and love and call home.” They are located near the crossroads of Tom Darlington Drive and Cave Creek Road. “It’s just a labor of love,” says Christie. “I’m so grateful to have Mario. I would never have wanted to tackle anything like this without having my husband and partner be a part of it. We’re really fortunate that he has a

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here when he is off work. There’s something so reassuring that when he’s home, he comes in and brings Starbucks into the salon, sometimes pizza on Fridays, and is just very involved with the boys. I just so appreciate what we’ve been able to do together.” “I still pinch myself,” says Mario. “I mean it’s a lot of hard work and a huge responsibility and you have to put your heart and soul into it. But I pinch myself everyday. I feel so lucky.” www.studiocsalonsaz.com/our-story/

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DiPietro Honored with FCF Quail Award

Foothills Community Foundation’s most prestigious award was presented to Foothills Food Bank director Pam DePietro for her outstanding community service. The Quail Award is presented to an individual who exhibits outstanding and sustained community service across all organizations. Pam exemplifies that community spirit as she volunteers with the Cave Creek Museum, Soroptimists of Carefree, Kiwanis, Our Lady of Joy, FCF, and almost every activity taking place in the towns of Carefree and Cave Creek. There are very few events where Pam is not seen sharing her happy smile and infectious laughter. As director of the Foothills Food Bank, she has led the Adopt-A-Family program, as well as reached out to a client base that has grown by 231 percent. Pam is always seeking ways to provide more and more resources to those in need, giving them opportunities to meet with mentors who guide them in ways to improve their quality of life on a long term basis. Pam’s name will join 25 others who have received the Quail Award since 1991. The FCF community sends a big congratulations to Pam DiPietro and a heartfelt thank you for all you do!

MIM in December

The holiday season is upon us and MIM has a robust schedule of events in December to help guests celebrate. This year marks MIM’s first “Holiday World Tour,” which is a celebration of the season for the entire family. MIM will present live holiday entertainment by local professional musicians and talented students, one-of-a-kind gifts in the museum store, seasonal decorations adorning the museum’s “El Rio” hallway, and holiday-themed menus and treats available for purchase in the Café at MIM. In addition, multiple world-renowned artists will appear in the MIM Music Theater throughout the month of December. Sights and sounds of annual winter traditions from around the world will be celebrated including Divali (India), St. Nicholas Day (Netherlands), community caroling (Ukraine), Winter Solstice (China), Junkanoo (Bahamas), as well as several others. Aside from cultural displays interpreted through numerous decorated trees, video monitors throughout the museum galleries will showcase regional traditions including songs, musical instruments, dance, and family celebrations. MIM is located at 4725 E. Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix. Hours are: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Thursdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sundays 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. General admission is $18; Teens (ages 13 – 19) $14; Children (ages 4 – 12) $10; Children 3 and under are free. Please note, the museum will be closed Christmas Day. 480-478-6000 www.mim.org

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E-Books Available at Desert Foothills Library

E-books are now available at Desert Foothills Library in Cave Creek. The electronic books are accessible to anyone with a valid DFL library card who has a Kindle e-reader or another device compatible with Adobe EPub, such as iPad and Nook. “We currently offer nearly 450 titles in an e-books format. We expect our e-book demand will grow substantially,” said David Court, library executive director. To access the 450 titles, cardholders must visit the library’s website. Up to three books may be checked out at a time, for one or two weeks, depending on the title. Since only two of the six major publishers permit library access to newly released e-books, Desert Foothills Library is fortunate to have such a varied catalog, with more books to be made available each month. Children’s books will soon be offered, and e-books are a great alternative for those with print disabilities. The Desert Foothills Library also offers classes to familiarize cardholders about the new e-book program. Classes are free and offered twice monthly on Thursdays from 2-4 pm. The maximum class size is 16 people, and an RSVP is required. www.dfla.org

Holiday Gifts at Cave Creek Museum

Looking for unique holiday gifts? Be sure to visit Cave Creek Museum’s tax-free museum shop, where you will find a variety of gifts, Indian arts, and a wide selection of books on the Southwest. Cave Creek Museum features an extensive collection of prehistoric and historic artifacts that describe the lives of Native Americans, miners, ranchers and pioneers. Museum hours are Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, 1 – 4:30 p.m., and Fridays from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Entrance fees are $5 for adults; $3 for seniors; and $2 for students. Children 12 and under are free. 480-488-2764 www.cavecreekmuseum.org

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were in a position to forward their act of kindness, they would be most appreciative. The stories that came back to the store filled their hearts with joy and this community-wide treasure hunt has become an anticipated annual event. This year, Andrew and Beth will once again be participating in the “Gift a Day” event, and will be placing clues on the Andrew Z Facebook page. Andrew and Beth hope that residents will enjoy participating in their event as much as they enjoy putting it together. They wish the treasure hunters the very best this year and hope to hear more stories of fortunate finders being able to forward the kindness and goodwill. They also wish to extend a happy and safe holiday season to all, and offer their store as a place to find the perfect gift this holiday season. www.facebook.com/andrewzdiamonds

December 1 Grand Opening – Kiwanis Club of Carefree Marketplace

Come celebrate the grand opening of Kiwanis of Carefree Marketplace and shop with a purpose! The Kiwanis Club of Carefree Marketplace is full of gently used and new items: apparel, accessories, jewelry, home furnishings, office items, artwork, and collectibles. “This is all the good stuff, what the flea market committee has deemed too precious or easily damaged to store in our warehouse for months prior to our Flea Market,” said Toby Payne, Kiwanis Club of Carefree president. The Kiwanis Club of Carefree Flea Market is held seven times a year. The Kiwanis Club of Carefree Marketplace will be open every Saturday, from 9 a.m. to noon; and Wednesdays, from 1:30 – 4 p.m. The flea market will also be open Dec. 1, 8 a.m. to noon. Cash, credit cards and checks (with I.D.) will be accepted. All proceeds benefit community programs of Kiwanis Club of Carefree, a 501(c)(3)

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organization. Donations of quality used items, excluding mattresses and hazardous waste, are accepted. 7171 Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek (near the intersection of Cave Creek Road and Tom Darlington). Look for the large Kiwanis Club of Carefree Marketplace signs. 480-488-8400 www.kiwaniscarefree.org

December 1 & 2 Desert Foothills Christmas Pageant

Come experience the delight at the annual Desert Foothills Christmas Pageant. The pageant was started by the local 4-H Club in Cave Creek in 1952, as a re-enactment of the Christmas story showcasing the 4-H Club members’ animals. The tradition continues 7 p.m. December 1 and 2 at Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area in Cave Creek. The pageant features local youth and adults in the cast and choir; animal owners; and the ‘angels,’ all Kiwanis Key Club members, who place and then light the five-plus miles of beautiful luminaria leading to the peaceful pageant site. Area residents perform in the choir and in pantomime. There is a live, occasionally stubborn, donkey for Mary, and the Three Kings travel on horseback. A majestic-voiced narrator presides over the Christmas story with beautiful musical accompaniment provided by the pageant choir. Locals enact the roles of Mary, Joseph, infant Jesus, angel, townspeople, shepherds, and kings. Volunteers handle all aspects of the Pageant, from ground prep, sound tech and sets, to luminaria placement and critter coordination. Community is what the whole pageant is about. Everyone is welcome. Admission and parking are free. Because there is no built-in seating, bring a blanket to sit up close on the ground or a portable chair. Wear warm clothes and walking shoes. A flashlight is useful because the Spur Cross Ranch is illuminated primarily by the moon and stars. Directions: Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area is located approximately 35 miles north of central Phoenix. Interstate 17, State Route 51, and Loop 101 can all be used to reach the park. From the intersection of Carefree Highway and Cave Creek Road head north on Cave Creek Road about 2.5 miles to Spur Cross Road. Turn north for approximately 4.5 miles to the public parking area. After 3 miles the road turns to all-weather graded. 480-488-8400 www.kiwaniscarefree.org

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December 1 Annual Luminaria Run/Walk

Come run, walk or just watch as the desert is illuminated for this annual Desert Foothills Theater event. Buy a luminary light for $10 and help support Hayleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bone Marrow Transplant Buddies form PCH, along with the youth theater, Gecko Teatro. Two thousand lights will make such a difference! Little Kids Desert Dash (ages 8 and under) 4:45 p.m. Big Kids Desert Dash (ages 9 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12) 5 p.m. 5K Run/Walk (timed) 5:15 p.m. 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk (untimed) 5:20 p.m. Registration is $15 for children, $30 for adults. www.azfcf.org www.luminariarun.org

December 1 North Valley Symphony Orchestra Inaugural Concert Opening Overtures

Join 45 young North Valley Symphony Orchestra musicians from the North Valley in their inaugural concert, Opening Overtures 7 p.m. Dec. 1 at North Canyon High School Performing Arts Center.

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Creek Museum is ringing in the holiday spirit this December by hosting its 6th Annual Cowboy Christmas children’s program Sunday, Dec. 2 at the museum. Kick off the holiday season this year with lots of family fun! Make some special Western-themed crafts, like a rope wreath and cowboy hat ornament. “Brand” your own bandana. “Tip” some cows. Play some horseshoes. Saddle a wooden steed to ride in Cave Creek Museum’s hobby horse obstacle races for both kids AND adults. Finally, singing cowboy Gary Sprague and his own talented mount Dusty return to entertain visitors with holiday poetry, stories, and songs. This is a free family event, but reservations are required. Space is limited. Event is from 2 – 4:30 p.m. Cave Creek Museum is located at 6140 E. Skyline Drive in Cave Creek. 480-488-2764 www.cavecreekmuseum.org

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December 5 Gramma’s Kitchen – Updated!

Take a trip back in time when cooks made food gifts during the holidays, but with the ease of modern food preservation techniques. Learn the art of pickling vegetables, making a quick jam, and soup mix. Leave with samples and recipes – your friends will be amazed when they receive your homemade gifts! This great event will be held at the Desert Foothills Library, located at 38443 North Schoolhouse Rd. in Cave Creek Dec. 5, 1 – 2:15 p.m. Cost is $10. Please register. 480-488-2286 www.dfla.org

December 5 Binkley’s Wine Dinner

Binkley’s Restaurant, 6920 E. Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek, is hosting a wine dinner featuring selections from the historic French family vineyard Bouchard Pere & Fils, at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 5. The culinary experience begins with passed hors d’oeuvres and sparkling wine, followed by a French-inspired six-course menu created by 2012 James Beard award finalist, Chef Kevin Binkley. Each menu offering will be paired with a wine selectively chosen by the famed vintner to complement the selection. Creations on the menu include Scallop Mousse, Apple and Peanut Veloute, Duck Confit, Blanquette de Veau, Cote de Bouef and Raspberry Mille Fuille. Wine selections include Henriot Blanc de Blancs, William Fevre, “Champs Royaux” Chardonnay, Chablis 2010, Bouchard Pere & Fils, Beaune Du Chateau 1er Cru, Chardonnay 2008, Villa Ponciago, “La Reserva” Gamay, Fleurie 2010, Villa Ponciago, “La Reserva” Gamay, Fleurie 2010, Bouchard Pere & Fils, Beaune Du Chateau 1er Cru, Pinot Noir 2008, Bouchard Pere & Fils, “Les Cailles” Nuits-Saint-Georges 2006 and Henriot. The cost of the dinner is $120 per person. Reservations are recommended. 480-437-1072 www.binkleysrestaurant.com

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December 7 Holiday Comedy Happy Hour

Funny and insightful, award-winning solo artist Raleigh Pinskey returns to the Desert Foothills Library this year with new stories to entertain and jumpstart your Friday night with laughs. Join the revelry from 4 – 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7. Cost is $10 and includes a complimentary glass of wine or iced tea. Seating is limited. Please call for reservations. Desert Foothills Library is located at 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd. in Cave Creek. 480-488-2286

December 7 – 9 Fifth Annual Carefree Christmas Festival Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!

The Town of Carefree will host the Fifth Annual Carefree Christmas Festival Dec. 7 – 9. The three-day holiday event has grown to become one of the largest Christmas events in the Valley. Nearly 30,000 revelers are expected to attend and enjoy an electric light parade, fireworks, real snow, live music, carolers, a Christmas gift and food market and more. All events are family friendly, free and open to the public. The Carefree Christmas Gift Market will take place throughout the weekend and will showcase more than 100 gift vendors offering a wide array of holiday gift shopping options and seasonal food and drink favorites. Much of it is locally sourced, created and designed. You won’t want to miss the Electric Light Parade at 6 p.m. Dec. 8 emceed by ABC15 meteorologist Rich

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Dahlquist, featuring more than 60 lighted entries. At approximately 8 p.m., immediately following the parade, be treated to the holiday fireworks extravaganza. Parade attendees are encouraged to arrive early and bring lawn chairs to get a prime viewing spot. Real snow, a real treat for most Arizonans, and Santa are the highlights of the Kids’ Zone at the festival. More than 25 tons of snow, a snow slide, bounce house and other activities are available for children of all ages. Santa will be available for photos throughout the event. Additional activities include a Friday night holiday street party with DJ Sarah Birkett from 5 – 9 p.m., the Main Event Swing Time Band from 3:30 – 7 p.m. on Sunday, and other free concerts, a pet parade, caroling, horse-drawn carriage rides, a North Pole mailbox throughout the weekend. Celebrate with your furriest loved ones at the Sunday Pet Parade Dec. 9, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., and animal adoptions, a doggie market and free pet photos with Santa. Attendees are encouraged to bring their pets dressed up in their holiday finest. Hours for the Carefree Christmas Festival are 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday. The fun-filled weekend will take place along Easy Street in downtown Carefree. www.carefreechristmasfestival.com

December 10 Foothills Community Foundation “Necessi-tree”

Spread holiday joy to needy families by contributing to the Foothills Community Foundation’s “Necessi-tree.” Contribute items like toilet paper, diapers, toothpaste, soap and more to show you care. FCF is also looking for Adopt-A-Families, a collaborative effort with FCF and the Food Bank. Won’t you help? www.azfcf.org

December 15 Apply for Women’s Opportunity Award

Do you need some financial aid? Are you a single mom, working and going to school? If so, Soroptimists International Club of Saguaro Desert Foothills is looking for applicants for their Women’s Opportunity Award.

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SI Saguaro Foothills gives a cash award annually to a woman who is the primary financial support of her family (children, spouse, or parents) and who is enrolled in, or has been accepted to, an undergraduate degree program or a vocational/skills training program. Applicant must demonstrate financial need and must not be seeking a graduate degree. Unlike a traditional scholarship, this award is given to the woman to use as she chooses. Application deadline is Dec. 15. 480-303-6625 www.sisaguarofoothills.org

December 15 Hits for the Holidays Benefit Golf Tourney

Take a break from holiday stress and enjoy some golf! Two terrific organizations, Executive Women Golf Association and Soroptimists International Club of Saguaro Foothills, are teaming up to present Hits for the Holidays, a two-person scramble to raise money to make a difference in the lives of women and girls in our community and around the world! For only $125 you can golf Rancho Manana, have a Tonto Bar & Grill lunch, get prizes and a goodie bag, and have wonderful fun, too! Hits for the Holidays has an 8 a.m. shotgun start Saturday, Dec. 15, so youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have time to shop or decorate in the afternoon. Grab a golfing buddy and sign up! 480-488-0038 480-488-6590 ewgaphoenix.com

December 15 Trek Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Demo Ride with the Vibe

Join Bicycle Vibe and Trek Women for a fun Saturday on a bike. Try out the new 2013 Trek Women bicycles so that you can put them on your

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wish list! This year’s bikes have some neat new features, and there’s no better way to decide what’s right for you until you take one for a spin. Meet at the Trek Women tents in the Sonoran Desert Preserve parking lot at 1901 W. Desert Vista Trail at 9 a.m. Dec. 15. To get the size and model you want to ride, contact Amber at Bicycle Vibe to reserve your ride. Demo bikes are limited so reserve now! There will be a road group ride led by Amber from Bicycle Vibe, and a mountain bike group ride led by Erin, Trek demo gal extraordinaire, leaving from the Sonoran Desert Preserve parking lot at 10 a.m. 623-582-3111 www.bicyclevibe.com amber@bicyclevibe.com

December 15 & 16 Celebrate a Joyous Noel! with ProMusica

ProMusica Arizona (PMAZ) has the perfect musical recipe to evoke the holiday spirit with their concert Joyous Noel! Dec. 15 and 16. Candlelight processionals, a celebrity narrator, a stage brimming with musicians performing favorite carols, beautiful visual effects, chimes, harps and even gentle will make the holiday extra special. Audiences raved about last year’s holiday performances, so artistic director Dr. Adam Stich has happily reprised the popular event with a few tweaks and new songs. Critically acclaimed author of the New York Times’ best-selling WINGS series, Aprilynn Pike is returning to narrate the traditional biblical Christmas story interspersed with glorious musical renditions of beloved carols, including First Noel, We Three Kings, Angels We Have Heard on High, March of the Kings, Silent Night, O Come All Ye Faithful, Baby Born a King, John Rutter’s What Sweeter Music, Carol of the Bells, Ding Dong, Merrily on High and many more. Dr. Stich notes, “We want our audiences to have an immersive entertainment experience and feel like they have been to not only a concert but a

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spectacular event.” Joyous Noel! is family-friendly and the perfect for business or group entertainment options during the holidays. Performances of Joyous Noel! are Saturday, Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 16 at 4 p.m. at Boulder Creek High School Performing Arts Center, 40404 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway in Anthem. Ticket prices are $5 to $20. 623-889-7144 www.pmaz.org

December 31 New Year’s Eve at SASSI

SASSI welcomes the 2013 year with a specialty New Year’s Eve event for early diners as well as late night guests. Those who come for early seating from 5 – 8 p.m. will enjoy a wine and cocktail reception at the SASSI bar, complete with passed appetizers, and a three-course meal prepared by executive chef Christopher Nicosia with three delicious entrée choices. Diners joining SASSI for 8 – 9:30 p.m. seating will be served a fourcourse meal by executive chef Christopher Nicosia, with a choice of three entrées. Live music begins at 9 p.m., and party favors and a champagne toast will be provided. SASSI is located at 10455 East Pinnacle Peak Parkway in Scottsdale. Early seating cost is $95 per person, which includes a three-course menu with light bites and wine/cocktail reception. Second seating cost is $145 per person, which includes a four-course menu, live music, party favors and champagne toast. 480-502-9095 www.sassi.biz

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suppor t Art Classes for Veterans Writer Donna Kublin

American Healing Arts Foundation (AHAF) provides free art classes for veterans at

Free art classes for veterans with American Healing Arts Foundation Jan. 10 - March 24

various times of the year and has a winter session on tap beginning in January. Classes are taught by award-winning artists, consist of a variety of mediums, and supplies are included. These classes are intended for rehabilitation purposes as art has proven to be great therapy for the mind, body and spirit. Winter session classes will be held at the Arizona Fine Art EXPO in Scottsdale from Jan. 10 though March 24, 2013. On the schedule thus far are painting, sculpting and music classes using harmonicas and flute. More classes are being added. AHAF is asking the public to help get the word out to veterans about these free

Arizona Fine

classes.

Art EXPO

Interested veterans can call to sign up by phone and just show up for the classes.

264540 N.

minutes. For the sculpting class, students need to attend the first session, but for

Scottsdale Rd. SW corner of Jomax and Scottsdale Road

The visual art classes run about three hours and the music programs run about 90 the other classes, the artist instructors are quite flexible about incorporating new attendees into the class later in the series. “Our intention is to make a difference in the lives of the vets,” said Kim Bulot, executive director and secretary. “The program has achieved success with this and we have seen positive changes in those who have attended. They seem to grow and change, to come out of their shells, and to start to develop confidence.” Success stories from last year’s program are many. A young Iraqi veteran who suffered from shell shock was quiet, tense, shy and apprehensive about attending the classes. He now looks forward to being with his fellow comrades. A Vietnam vet was so

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pessimistic that Bulot wasn’t sure he’d complete the classes, but he now says the classes changed his life. He told her he never thought he’d enjoy them, but later admitted that he did and said he is looking forward to the upcoming programs. Those interested in supporting these classes

can

make

contributions

to this 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and by volunteering. “There is always the need for volunteers to help contact

veterans

and

veterans

organizations and to pick up vets who do not have transportation, among

other

volunteer

things.

performing

The

and

visual

artists instructors we get, the more we can offer,” said Bulot. In addition to the winter session, AHAF is collaborating with ASU Veterans Upward Bound Program that

provides

instruction

and

free

academic

career

guidance

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adopt a family for christmas Writer Paula Theotocatos Photographer Pogue Photography

“There, but for the Grace of God, go I.” This sentiment is one that often comes to mind whenever we start feeling too smug about our comfortable lives and that everything will remain perfect as long as we work hard and do all the right things. In the midst of the peacefulness and beauty of the surrounding Sonoran Desert, in towns that exude Disneyland-like, family-friendly perfection, it is hard to imagine that there are families here who are going through tough times. Life can change in an instant; jobs that once seemed so secure are now gone; illness and death cripple families’ income and well-being. It is comforting to know that a wonderful organization such as the Foothills Food Bank exists, especially now during the holiday season.

Foothills Food Bank Located in rustic Cave Creek, the Foothills Food Bank was founded in 1988 as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with the mission of providing food and necessities or financial assistance to families experiencing a crisis in their lives. The food bank assists families throughout the North Valley area, from Anthem and New River to North Scottsdale and Rio Verde.

Executive director Pam DiPietro tells us, “When I started to work at the food bank in 2002 we were seeing an average of 30 families a month. We now average 375 families a month. In 2008 was when it exploded. From January, 2008 until now, we have grown more than 213 percent, and we continue to grow.

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“We are seeing about 10 new families a month. Fortunately, some families no longer need our services so we are maintaining. The families that we see come from all walks of life. We service a large area and we have seen people from Desert Mountain, the Boulders, Rio Verde and all the way north to Black Canyon City and everything in between.”

Pam came to the Foothills Food Bank 10 years ago after a very full life of volunteer positions, including president of the Girl Scout Council, and also 20 years as business manager for her church in Illinois. She and her husband Peter have five grown children and six grandchildren.

“I love what I do, helping people,” Pam says. I am motivated by the fact that in a small way, I can make a difference and I am driven by that thought.”

People Like You and Me The financially strapped people who come to the food bank for assistance are a lot like you and me.

One day four years ago, an elegant woman of 72 came in to the food bank and it was assumed that she was there as a donor. But, as it turned out, this well-dressed woman in a St. John’s designer knit suit was a homeless widow, currently living in her Mercedes. She had recently lost her luxurious home in a wealthy neighborhood after suffering a severe financial loss to an investment swindler. The food bank was there to help her. Now 76, she lives on her meager Social Security income and the earnings she makes as a caregiver.

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One man, in his 50s, also living in a well-known neighborhood, had lost a job as an executive and could not find another in his field. He held off as long as he could, but finally came into the food bank for assistance. He will probably lose his home, but the food bank is there to help him along the way back.

A 57-year-old woman is completely homeless; she has no car, her husband is in prison, and she recently lost her apartment. She lives in the desert. She has a strong can-do attitude and is striving to get ahead. She recently found a dentist who gave her a bridge at no charge so she can be more presentable when she goes out looking for a job.

She is low-skilled so it will

be difficult for her to find employment. In the meantime, the food bank is there to help her obtain food. Local businesses have also let her use their rest rooms to clean up.

Adopt a Family The Adopt a Family holiday program started back in the 1980s when Cathie Rosenbaum,

her

friend

Nan

Boyle

Searle, and later Shirley Jones, saw a need to help families at Thanksgiving and Christmas time. “After the first year, we got some funding from the Foothills Community Foundation and it was a part of their program for several years until we joined the Foothills Food Bank,” Cathie says. “In the early years, we helped about 60 families; last year 225.”

The program is now chaired by

Cathie Rosenbaum and Robin Kilbane.

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“It is wonderful to see the children so excited and the parents are happy that their families will have a nice holiday with presents...”

of Carefree have helped in this regard by donating gift cards for turkeys), the Foothills Food Bank also gives out Christmas gifts through the Adopt a Family Program. Donors can be single givers, families or other groups who have a strong desire to share the happiness of the holiday season with another family. Donors are matched with clients and are given a wish list filled out by the client. Client families’ names are identified only by a number. Donors and clients rarely meet. Donors buy at least one gift for each person on the list, wrap it, put the presents in a black bag identified by the family number and bring it into the Foothills Community Foundation building. A festive Christmas party is held for the clients around the middle of December, complete with a visit from Santa and extra toys are distributed by Santa’s helpers, the men of the local fire departments.

“The items given can range from kitchen items to bathroom items and everything in between,” Pam shares. “It can be IT equipment … last year a single gentleman asked for a recliner and the donor was able to purchase one at a reasonable cost at the Kiwanis flea market. Donors have written checks to help get eye glasses for someone, and help a woman that had cancer by donating dollars to help pay some of her bills. An organization helped a family catch up on bills. I could go on and on with the kind of gifts people have received. The donors are very generous.”

“It is wonderful to see the children so excited and the parents are happy that their families will have a nice holiday with presents,” Robin Kilbane adds. “I feel fortunate to be able to help make this project happen, as I feel so thankful to have a wonderful family, great friends and an abundant life.”

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Cathie said, “It is a great teaching tool for children to learn to give to others and it’s not just about receiving gifts. The receiving families are very appreciative and many write thank you notes.”

“The food bank is very proud of the fact that we are able to provide gifts for many families who would otherwise not have a very happy holiday,” Pam remarks. “We are also very proud that we are able to provide holiday dinners for all of our clients for Thanksgiving as well as Christmas.”

The Donors “The donors feel great about helping, especially in their community,” Robin shares. “There are many tennis and golf groups, garden clubs, church groups, civic organizations and neighborhoods that participate.”

One such group is the golf club group headed up by Laura Jones. Laura was already in the habit of donating food to the food bank when she received an email with information about Adopt a Family. Laura’s Friday golf group have an annual Christmas party at her

Foothills Food Bank Hours of Operation:

Mornings: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Afternoons: Thursdays and Fridays; 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (except third Thursday each month)

Evenings: Tuesdays & Thursdays; 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

*Care Club; First Wednesday and third Thursday each month.

*Care Club: Every 30 days clients can receive free dry goods and frozen foods, enough for nine meals. Available on the first Wednesday and third Thursday of each month. For a fee of $15 clients can obtain $50-$60 worth of food.

house, so she saw that as an opportunity for the golf members to adopt a family and give them gifts as part of their holiday celebration.

“This is an anonymous donor event so we have never had the chance to meet any of the families,” Laura says, “but you do begin to feel a relationship to the family that you have adopted as you shop for each individual participating. It’s so much fun when one of the family members has a love for arts and crafts or a specific sport and you find a great item that they really want.”

Food items needed:

Canned pasta, tuna, chicken, tomatoes, pasta sauce, etc. Canned soups, stews, etc. Crackers Jelly

“The women in my group are so generous. One of our ladies wraps packages like a professional and it is always fun to see her work. She takes an entire family and wraps each family member’s packages with a theme; the best was one little girl’s packages that were wrapped to look like a Santa, with a ribbon running down the front with buttons on it. We look forward to participating every year and appreciate all the hard work that the volunteers at Foothill Food Bank invest in making the holidays special for so

Cereal Juice Dry instant milk Boxes of potato, rice and pasta side dishes Sugar Toiletries and bars of soap Condiments Diapers sizes 5 and 6

many families.”

If you or your group of friends would like to participate in Adopt a Family for the holidays, contact Cathie Rosenbaum at nanacat66@aol.com or Robin Kilbane at saguaro18@aol.com

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outdoors Gems in the Desert Writer Jano Nightingale Photographer Bryan Black - Blackswan Photographers

Somewhere between Dream Terrace and Slumber Drive in Carefree lies Carefree Estates. Built in the early 1970s in conjunction with the Carefree Resort, the 30 slump brick homes that grace the property seem to magically disappear into the

I love being out in the desert to observe the constant changes in the environment

soothing background of desert surroundings. Large groups of mature acacia, Joshua trees, eucalyptus, Texas olive and velvet mesquite provide shade to the comfortable and casual patios and outdoor rooms. “I had never seen anything like this before anywhere in Arizona,” remarks Patti, who purchased her house with her husband 15 years ago. They originally toured Carefree Estates on a visit from their New Jersey residence. “We fell in love with the gardens, especially the way in which all the homes fit so beautifully into the desert environment. All of the people who live in this community are dedicated to preserving the native desert plants and wildlife, and work together to protect this special place.” When perfect architecture meets the perfect gardening habitat, excitement happens. Patti and her neighbor Karen have converted their outdoor spaces into outdoor rooms, where they each happily spend much of their days. Although the available gardening space is limited in both homes, they have each combined the elements of texture and color with their personal sense of style to produce wonderful outdoor rooms.

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Karen is a volunteer at Pinnacle Peak Preserve, and is as passionate about hiking as she is about gardening. “I love being out in the desert to observe the constant changes in the environment,” she says. That appreciation for the desert dynamics is reflected in her living space. Born in Massachusetts, Karen purchased her Carefree home five years ago and immediately set to work on her gardens. Gardens surround the house in three directions, so the task at hand was huge. The backyard space is comprised of a wonderful winding flagstone patio divided into areas for entertaining, garden work and her container garden collection – not to forget the accommodations Karen has made for her tortoise, which has burrowed underground for its winter snooze. Because of the limited space and shade provided by many mature trees, she has found plants that would be suitable to the zonal and weather conditions. As the patio became her painter’s easel, she has experimented daily with new colors, forms and textures. “Part of the success of the patio garden comes from what I know about East Coast gardening, and part of it is just a gamble,” she explains. “I buy what I like, and if it doesn’t work out, I try something else.” Because the Sonoran Desert climate differs so greatly from other areas, it can pose challenges for new gardeners or gardeners transplanted from areas with different zonal conditions. For help in understanding when it is appropriate to plant which variety of plants, trees and shrubs, reference materials on the web, such as Phoenix Garden Calendar and numerous free publications available from the Arizona Department of Water Resources are helpful. The fall/winter months in the Phoenix area are perfect for growing a wide variety of annuals, perennials and vegetables and for planting trees and shrubs. Large container gardens filled with annuals such as nasturtium, geraniums and petunias thrive with great vigor in Karen’s fall garden, and her perennial collection

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Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center 33606 N. 60th Street, Carefree

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of plumbago, cape honeysuckle and Lady Bank’s rose festoon the backyard with color, alongside native desert succulents and cacti.

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Karen also uses her walls as vertical elements, as seen with the grand success of the multicolored sweet potato vine and thunbergia. Both cascade onto her blue and yellow planting bench. With her tools laid out lovingly on her bench, one can see that Karen is more than an amateur gardener. She has studied extensively and travelled to visit other gardens, applying all she has learned to create a beautiful personal space. She hopes to continue her horticultural expertise next year in the Master Gardener’s program. We walk a short distance on the quiet curving road, and arrive at Patti’s slump brick house. A huge velvet mesquite opens its wide arms, welcoming all who wish to climb the steps to her home. The sun is setting in the background, and the sight of a rope hammock and two large wicker chairs beckon and entice: time for a nap! Patti has taken great care to maintain this 75-yearold mesquite, and has called upon a local arborist to assess the tree’s health. Dominique French, a certified arborist from Cave Creek is on hand with her crew. Dominique assesses the large growth protruding from a middle branch of the tree and explains, “A large gall has formed, and grown to over one foot in length on the middle branch of the tree. It will be necessary to remove the entire branch, because the gall will eventually kill the entire tree. This growth is caused by an infestation of mistletoe, which is a parasite. The parasite feeds on the nutrients and water in the tree branch, and the tree sends out new growth around the gall to protect itself. Eventually the tree will die.” With careful attention, the tree will continue to thrive for many more years.

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As we walk up the stone pathway to Patti’s front patio, we are greeted by Beau, Patti’s terrier. We are seated at a wonderful table set with her collection of Mexican pottery and blue glass. The table is decorated with red geraniums, red cyclamen and a beautiful collection of container plants. The long guest patio shows off Patti’s collection of shabby chic furniture and artwork collected over the years to furnish this outstanding outdoor room. “I love anything rusty and with some signs of wear. I pound the pavement at Cave Creek thrift shops and tag sales, and have found wonderful pieces over the past 15 years.” Her second patio, which faces Carefree Drive, has a large collection of agaves collected at local plant sales and nurseries. “I discovered that if I put the agaves in large, heavy pots on top of the 3-foot fence, it discourages the javalinas from walking onto the patio. I lost so many annuals the first few years, because they just love the taste of petunias and geraniums!” Thanks to the love and care Patti dedicates to her garden, she has saved an historic tree and created a beautiful environment on Carefree Estates. She has also served as an ambassador to her neighbors by encouraging them to get to know each other through her wonderful open houses, doggie parades, holiday events and her service on the HOA. Karen and Patti are both talented garden enthusiasts who have dedicated themselves to the beautification and preservation of Carefree Estates, a gem in the desert. Jano Nightingale is a horticulturist who served as the director of the Master Gardener program at Cornell Cooperative Extension in Cooperstown, New York for seven years. She also worked as an educator at the Desert Botanical Garden and presently teaches landscape design classes at the Desert Foothills Library. She has a landscape design business in Fountain Hills. She can be reached at janosgarden@hotmail.com www.desert-tropical.com // www.amwua.org // www.dfrencharborist.com Decem b er 2 0 1 2

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Writer Nigel Spence

50 years

of Desert Forest Golf Club

In early February, 1962 Arnold Palmer wielded a hot putter around Phoenix Country Club,

making birdies at will, en route to his second successive Phoenix Open title and twenty-third PGA Tour win. Palmer shot an incredible 15 under par that week, demolishing the field with a 12-stroke margin of victory over Billy Casper. Palmer was at the height of his career, his endearing “army” was growing with every victory as the charismatic character set about increasing the popularity of the game of golf. As impressive as “Arnie’s” win was in Phoenix that week, and as influential of a figure as he proved to be in growing the game of golf, it was another Mr. Palmer, K.T. Palmer and his business partner Tom Darlington, who would change the golfing landscape for the state of Arizona forever that same week. On February 4, 1962 Desert Forest Golf Club opened in the audacious new development of Carefree, the brainchild of K.T. Palmer and Darlington. Located 25 miles north of Scottsdale, accessible via unpaved roads through ranches and open range, Carefree, Arizona was “a place for gracious living in a desert forest of rare beauty,” according to promotional brochures setting the vision for the community.

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Recognizing that they needed an attraction to draw people to the remote location, Palmer and Darlington had set to work on the building of Desert Forest Golf Club in the early stages of the Carefree development. At the time, less than 20 18-hole golf courses existed in Arizona, all of them parkland style courses with vast expanses of grass, flower beds and trees replicating golf courses from the East Coast. This golf course would be different. Designed by golf course architect Robert “Red” Lawrence, Desert Forest would be a landmark design showcasing the desert as the feature of the course, rather than a nuisance that needed to be flattened into oblivion. The course would also serve as an example of Palmer and Darlington’s vision of Carefree that people could live in the area as long as they were prepared to live in harmony with the desert’s nuances. Red Lawrence spent several months strategically routing the course through the rolling terrain on the northeast corner of Cave Creek and Mule Train roads. He used the natural slopes to provide the contours, cambers, humps and hollows of the Desert Forest fairways, not moving any soil in their construction. The narrow fairway width of his design, combined with the undulations, led to the course not requiring fairway bunkers, adding to Lawrence’s desire to keep the movement of soil to an absolute minimum. The pushed up greens and tee boxes were the only places where soil was brought in as part of the construction. Lawrence was not known for creative bunkering or intricate details when it

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came to green design, leaving some to place the credit for the mastery of Desert Forestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique and challenging green complexes to Vernon Ward, the young man at the wheel of the D-4 dozer who shaped the course. In the early years, the club had its struggles, with the remote

location

away

from

a large population the major hurdle. But through creative management, strong support of those wanting to see the course survive and a resilient membership, the club found its way through tenuous times. Throughout the late 60s and early 70s, the club demonstrated its financial stability by building the

clubhouse,

the

land

that

purchasing the

course

covered and drilling a well to

provide

source

independent

water.

Through

these same years, the club gained recognition by hosting high-profile professional and amateur events and received national media exposure. For 17 consecutive years, Desert Forest

was

listed

Golf

Digestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Top 100 Golf Courses, a well-deserved honor, and a testament to Lawrence for a design that stood the test of time.

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Deser t Forest Golf Club is a

hidden gem...

Today, Arizona boasts in excess of 300 golf courses, making golf the third largest tourist attraction in the state. Of those 300 golf courses, hundreds of them have learned from Desert Forest that the desert itself is the one natural wonder that should be celebrated as the feature of the design, not destroyed. In the immediate surrounding area, golf course developments such as Desert Mountain, the Boulders, Rancho Manana, Whisper Rock, Troon Country Club, Estancia and Troon North have all incorporated the beauty of the rugged desert and rocky outcroppings into the golf course design. Lawrence’s mandate to work with the desert has led to these courses capturing the dramatic beauty of the desert in concert with golf. While golf in the Valley of the Sun was once a pleasure due to the wonderful winter weather, golfers now use the term “desert golf” to describe golf in the Valley, with the courses themselves drawing the attention, not just the climate. Still considered one of the sternest tests of golf in Arizona, Desert Forest celebrated its 50th anniversary in typical, understated privacy with a weekend of golf and social festivities earlier this year. Generations of members have acted as fine stewards, protecting the club’s ideology and always referring to the club’s mission statement for guidance in club decisions. “It is the only mission statement that I have ever read that uses, and is proud of the term ‘modest’,” said club manager Roger Bacon, referring to the focus Desert Forest has shown toward the club’s greatest asset, the golf course, rather than the periphery side businesses often associated with modern golf clubs.

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Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Keeping Us Apart? Contact Ruth & James Sewart for Your Real Estate Needs: 480.239.4412 Experience The Power of a Partnership website:therjteamscottsdale.com The modesty of the club is unlikely to

change

Desert

Forest

embarks upon the next 50 years, but if the club were to afford the luxury of a little self-adulation, they can reflect with pride at their history, their visionary founding members, their heritage and the significance that their golf course has had on golf course design. Desert Forest is a hidden gem, a timeless piece of golf architecture and a significant establishment that helped to shape Arizona golf. Thank you Mr. Palmer, and Mr. Darlington.

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While we may not have chestnuts roasting on open fires and folks dressed up like Eskimos in the desert Southwest, we don’t have to look far to find the sights and sounds of the season in the North Valley. Awaken the spirit of the season this year at the Fifth Annual Carefree Christmas Festival Friday, December 7 through Sunday, December 9.

Jo Gemmill, Carefree resident and owner of the English Rose Tea Room shares, “In just five years, our little Christmas festival has become one of the most popular and well attended holiday events in the Valley. This year we expect nearly 30,000 visitors to attend the festival, which is quite a feat, considering the population of our community is just 3,400 residents.”

This three-day event will delight all of your senses! It features an electric light parade, fireworks, real snow, live music, carolers and a Christmas gift and food market and more. All parts of this event are family friendly, free and open to the public.

One of the most exciting aspects of this year’s event is the addition of Foothills Caring Corps, a Carefree-based non-profit organization that will serve as Christmas Festival parade grand marshal. The organization provides services for the elderly throughout the

greater NE Valley. Volunteers, staff and

recipients of the organization will lead the parade that is expected to draw nearly 10,000 people.

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The event will kick off with a Friday night holiday street party with DJ Sarah Birkett from 5 to 9 p.m. Christmas shoppers still working on gifts for their loved ones will adore the Carefree Christmas Gift Market that will run through the entire weekend. More than 100 gift vendors will offer a wide array of holiday gift shopping options and seasonal food and drink favorites. Food vendors will be situated throughout the Carefree Desert Gardens. Much of it is locally sourced, created and designed.

A variety of Nativity scenes will be on display to remember the reason for the season. The scenes will dot the landscape throughout the festival at Los Portales Mall. Monetary donations will be accepted to benefit the Foothills Food Bank, which is always in great need, especially during the holiday season. A decorated tree will be available to bid on in a silent auction.

Attendees will not be able to help getting caught up in the holiday spirit when the Electric Light Parade, emceed by ABC 15 meteorologist Rich Dahlquist rolls through town at

6 p.m. Saturday featuring more than 60 lighted entries. Immediately following the parade will be a spectacular holiday fireworks extravaganza at 8 p.m.

Christmas is not only for two-legged friends, but for four-legged friends as well! Sunday will be devoted to pets, with a pet parade that takes place from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., animal adoptions, a doggie market and free pet photos with Santa. All attendees are encouraged to bring their furry friends to celebrate.

Topping off the event will be real snow â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an unusual treat for Arizonans! More than 25 tons of snow, a snow slide, story time with Mrs. Claus and a bounce house will keep the season bright for children of all ages. And no Christmas celebration would be complete without a visit from Santa. All this and more is in store to help keep the season alive here in the desert.

Hours: Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

www.carefreechristmasfestival

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SamFox Homegrown Restaurateur Dreamers are a dime a dozen. They are everywhere we look. Innovators – those who put their dreams into action and make them a reality, adding something new to the scene – are a little more difficult to find. Successful innovators, those who had the dream, made it a reality, and are truly successful in their ventures, are a rarity. Sam Fox is a homegrown, successful innovator and the dining landscape of the Southwest would not be the same without him. Fox is one of the nation’s most successful restaurateurs. His vision of creating entirely new restaurant experiences has led to the successful development of a menagerie of unique concepts across Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Nevada and Texas. His uncanny sense of what is “now” allows him to keep ahead of the curve by continually surprising and delighting his guests in dynamic new ways. Like any creative soul, Fox is inspired by his surroundings. “I take my own experiences with great food and try to execute new concepts in a way that’s fresh, fun and I know our guests will enjoy. The idea behind our coastal-inspired fish house and oyster bar (opening in early 2013) came while I was vacationing with my family in Southern California. I realized we could fly in fresh shipments of seafood each day and give Phoenicians an experience they can’t find anywhere else in Arizona. One creative concept may be instant, while others take more time to unfold. I’m constantly inspired by food, architecture, history and great locations.” In addition to the fish house and oyster bar, Fox has two more concepts planned for 2013: an American brasserie, and a fast-casual restaurant focused on healthful dining. Phoenicians will see a more transformative side of Sam Fox when he redevelops, in conjunction with WDP Partners, a section of 7th Street just south of Montebello in North Central Phoenix, and opens a neighborhood-inspired project named “The Yard.” “This is going to be the neighborhood place you come at 7 in the morning to enjoy your coffee outside in our enormous yard, meet for a business lunch meeting, return for happy hour on the patio, stay for dinner at one of the restaurants and then enjoy lawn games as the night winds down,” said Fox. One of the great things that observers pick up on from watching Fox and his business strategy is that nothing in his organization remains stagnant. Like the food he uses in his restaurants, his menu is seasonal and constantly evolving. Decem b er 2 0 1 2

“The life of a man consists not in seeing visions and in dreaming dreams, but in active charity and willing service.” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Fox Restaurant Concepts restaurants are not limited by geographic successfully opened outposts outside of Arizona. Fox shares, “We plan to look at more opportunities for these concepts to expand, one thoughtful restaurant opening at a time. Our other boutique brands, like Blanco, Olive & Ivy and The Arrogant Butcher may grow organically over time or they may continue to be unique to Arizona.” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, revered American poet and educator, said, “The life of a man consists not in seeing visions and in dreaming dreams, but in active charity and willing service.” Fox certainly seems to understand this and take it to heart. Through his company Fox Restaurant Concepts, he gives as if the success of his business depends on it. He is a member of the Young President’s Organization and the philanthropic Thunderbirds. Fox recalls, “We’ve been a big supporter of the Boys & Girls Club since we opened our very first restaurant in Tucson in 1998. In continuing with that tradition, I strive to make every one of our restaurants a true part of the fabric of the community, and one of the ways we can do that is by donating our time and resources to important community causes. Our giving efforts are focused around education and feeding the hungry, because those things are closest to my heart.” Inspiration usually breeds inspiration, and creative people often feed off of one another. Mat Snapp is beverage manager and master mixologist for Fox Restaurant Concepts is most inspired by his guests. Mat explains, “Taking a vodka-soda drinker and making him something he loves is inspiration to do it again and again. I make all of my best cocktails that way. There’s a drawer full of cocktail napkins and recipe coasters in my nightstand, just waiting for their day on a menu somewhere.” Like Fox, Snapp finds his inspiration for new drinks everywhere. He explains, “Autumn has been my favorite season to work with because of the flavors it brings – cinnamon, pear, grapefruit, vanilla, clove, apple … the other day

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boundaries. Sauce, True Food Kitchen, Zinburger and NoRTH have

I made a cherry pie simple syrup for a bright red holiday martini. It should be available at The Arrogant Butcher later this year.” Although Snapp enjoys a certain amount of creative freedom within his position at Fox Restaurant Concepts, it doesn’t mean he is given total autonomy. “I test new drinks on myself first, like some crazy comic book scientist. I’ve gotten pretty particular so I don’t often let “Hail Mary” cocktails end up in front of people like Sam or Regan (Regan Jasper, director of hospitality and beverage, and corporate sommelier). Regan’s a rye whiskey guy – loves a Final Ward. Sam’s a Hangar Mandarin man, though upon occasion, he’ll have a Bloody Mary so long as you add two lemon wedges, a splash of water, and shake it instead of rolling it.” Snapp recalls, “Regan knows when to look disapprovingly at me and slowly shake his head. A certain peppermint margarita comes to mind. He was right … it wouldn’t have worked.” Some of the drinks that have made it on to the menu this fall include the Fig Lemon Drop, the Harvest Apple Martini, the Rum Honey Martini, and the Spiced Cranberry Daiquiri. All inspired by the season, they include the scents and flavors that make the holidays come alive and enhance the guest experience. And that is where Sam Fox excels: enhancing the guest experience. Whether it is on the ever-changing seasonal menus, or the new drinks that appear on the menus at Fox Restaurant Concepts restaurants, the experience begins and ends with the guests. After so much successful growth that seems to happen within this extraordinary homegrown company, one might wonder what the future holds. Fox, as always, is open to new growth and the inspiration that may come anywhere, at any time, including on a family vacation. His ideas are always rooted in the guest experience. “I want to treat each person who comes to my restaurant like they’re coming to my house. If they’re going to take money out of their pocket to give to us, I feel like it’s my responsibility to make their experience worth it. Decem b er 2 0 1 2

foodhospitalityExperience

“My vision is to continue to provide great food hospitality and experiences to the people who visit our restaurants. It’s not about the number of restaurants we operate, but rather our ability to connect with people. Wherever we go or grow, I want each guest to walk out saying, ‘That place was beautiful, the service was great, the food was amazing and I can’t wait to go back.’”

True Food Kitchen

Sam Fox collaborated with Dr. Andrew Weil to create a mecca for those who want to feel better, live longer and make their mouths happy in the process. Whether you crave wild mushroom pizza for lunch or a grilled steelhead salmon dish with quinoa, you can’t go wrong when it comes to nutrients or taste!

NoRTH Modern Italian Cuisine

NoRTH Modern Italian Cuisine presents an adventurous twist on traditional cuisine. Antipasti such as grilled artichokes, sea salt and lemon aioli and entrees such as pappardelle (braised beef short ribs, roasted tomato and red pepper ragout) will bring you back to Little Italy!

NoRTH Fattoria Italiana

“Fattoria” means “farm” in Italian, and it is the perfect moniker for this restaurant concept. The restaurant capitalizes on the feeling of the old rustic farmhouse that offers local, hand-made goods, such as wine and olive oil. Pizza and pasta dough created by chef Chris Curtiss is made from scratch, all day long, for every guest. Food doesn’t have to

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Sauce Pizza & Wine

Sauce is your neighborhood pizza and wine pitstop. It is fast, fresh and Italian with large, flavorful salads, fresh, inventive pizza and wine to complement every dish. The atmosphere is casual, and good times are on tap when you choose this restaurant as a place to meet friends for a quick and flavorful dinner, especially before or after a movie or night on the town.

Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar

Celebrate sights and sounds of winter traditions from around the world. Bring your family to MIM to enjoy live entertainment, shop for one-of-a-kind gifts, savor holiday-themed menu items, and attend a holiday concert at the MIM Music Theater. View the complete event schedule at MIM.org.

This is the place that makes you realize that a nice, thick Angus burger and a thick old fashioned milkshake are a perfect pairing. Go back to the days when you were carefree and you let your taste buds guide your menu choices … they will lead you right to Zinburger!

Sunday, December 9 | 7:00 p.m. A Holiday Jazz Celebration with Marty Ashby and Friends December 10 & 11 | 7:00 p.m. An Irish Christmas in America Sunday, December 16 | 6:00 & 8:00 p.m. Preservation Hall Jazz Band’s Creole Christmas

Culinary Dropout

Nerds and goody-two-shoes need not apply. Everyone here is a dropout and the place is packed with rebels.

Friday, December 21 | 7:00 p.m. Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks: Holidaze in Hicksville To purchase tickets, visit MIM.org.

Along with the rebels come rebellious fare. There is nothing “run of the mill” in this joint, especially when it comes to the food. From pork belly Cubanos to sweet corn cannelloni with smoked onions, asparagus and tomato, executive chef Clint Woods gets a well-earned “A”!

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The Arrogant Butcher

The Arrogant Butcher is a meeting place for everyone from Arizonaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s politicians, to suburbanites out for a date night, to preconcert partygoers. With three private dining rooms, it is the place to go to celebrate your special night or private event. Here you will find the best of everything, including seafood, steaks, premium drinks, comfort food and good company.

Wildflower American Cuisine Wildflower

American

Cuisineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

constantly changing, like the seasons of the year. Chef Omar Huerta stays true to the roots of the very first restaurant concept: carefully constructed plates for loyal Tucson fans. Dishes such as sweet potato gnocchi with savoy cabbage, sage, crushed hazelnuts and parmesan or tagliattelle & lamb meatballs with tomato ragout and saffron butter will have you traveling to Tucson more often.

Olive & Ivy Restaurant + Marketplace

Toast the morning sunrise, brunch on a breezy patio, or dine in delicious elegance â&#x20AC;Ś your choice at Olive & Ivy. Favorites like caramel apple flapjacks, prosciutto crudo, watermelon salad, bacon-wrapped dates, and chicken scallopini will ensure that this becomes one of your favorite dining experiences.

Modern Steak Charm

and

elegance

are

abundant

Modern Steak, where the combination of classic steakhouse and modern-day comfort is noticeable throughout. Modern Steak sets the bar high with dishes such as warm Maine lobster Salad with crispy fingerling potatoes, asparagus, corn and white truffle vinaigrette, and Kobe Burgers with cheddar, smoked bacon and 1,000 Island dressing.

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The Greene House

The Greene House makes it easy to “eat greene” with its Californiainspired

cuisine.

Architecturally

inspired by Charles and Henry Greene, renowned designers during the Arts and Crafts movement of the 20th century, California craftsman style is prevalent throughout the restaurant. Inspired-by-nature dishes such as herb hummus, smoked salmon and chicken prosciutto ravioli will have everyone in your life wanting to eat “Greene” as well.

Blanco Tacos + Tequila

Blanco Tacos + Tequila are for both lovers of border-inspired cuisine, as well as future devotees. Dishes such as salmon a la parrila, crab and shrimp ceviche and chicken mole will really brighten your week, as well as your palate!

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Lighting Up the Night Writer Donna Kublin

Outdoor lighting is often the most neglected part of landscape design, yet it has the potential to be the most exciting. Proper lighting can change an average looking residence into something special. There is nothing more dramatic than a properly lit entryway that highlights important architectural features of a home with subtle but effective illumination. There is nothing more enticing than a backyard that invites you to join it in celebrating a glorious Arizona evening. An inviting ambiance can be achieved with just the right illumination in just the right places. After 10 years in our Anthem home, and the surprisingly destructive 1,000-year storm that decimated our backyard, my husband and I decided it was time to make some adjustments to our landscape lighting. Like many people, the company that put in the hardscape, plants, and trees installed the original lighting. It was OK, but we knew that lighting technology had changed significantly since it was originally installed. After we saw photos of lighting design done by a company called Let There Be Light, we thought it was worth a phone call to see what was involved in upgrading our system. Owner Bryan Gold came to our home for a free evaluation of our outdoor lighting situation. He asked a lot of questions to ascertain our preferences and listened intently to understand our needs, offering helpful suggestions and ideas. I was surprised that even though it was daytime, his descriptions helped me visualize what was possible to achieve with new lighting. Impressed with his presentation, I wanted to learn more about Bryan and his business. Before moving to Arizona in 2006, Bryan spent eight years as a shop foreman at a Connecticut facility that built race car engines. Using the experience he gained designing, machining and assembling these high performance machines, he decided to enter a new field. Landscape lighting offered him the opportunity to utilize his mechanical skills, while cultivating his artistic aptitude. He was thrilled to venture on this endeavor with his father who was in the process of turning his hobby of outdoor lighting into a career. The two began their quest

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We start with the architecture and let it fall back on the landscaping...

at Nightscaping University in Redlands, California. One month later, Bryan and Steve were licensed, bonded and insured to design and install low-voltage lighting systems. Since then, Let There Be Light has designed and installed lighting in about 300 homes and businesses and fixed existing systems in about 250 others. They have designed lighting for a hotel in the Grand Canyon area, two resorts in Sedona, and a Swiss Chalet, but most of their clients have homes and businesses in the Carefree, Cave Creek, Anthem and North Scottsdale areas. Let There Be Light specializes in one thing only – properly lighting landscapes, one home at a time. With this focus they have a level of expertise not normally found elsewhere. They are particularly knowledgeable about LED lamps designed for outdoors, using those that match the color temperature of the typical halogen lights but are 87% more efficient, not as hot and are longer-lasting. Let There Be Light often works alongside well-known landscaping companies, creating lighting design and installation in new construction. They also get calls from people wanting to create more drama or warmth within designs previously installed by landscapers who were less savvy about lighting. “With good quality design, less is more,” said Bryan. “We start with the architecture and let it fall back on the landscaping rather than lighting plants and trees as the focal point … We are sensitive to concerns in the locale and from HOAs, and are dark-sky compliant.”

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Bryan takes pride in the fact that his company operates with values such as honesty, doing the right thing, doing what you say you are going to do, and going the extra mile. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I get lots of calls from customers telling me how terrific my crew is and how pleased they are with the work that has been done,â&#x20AC;? he said. He says his wife, Stephanie, is his inspiration, and is a real support to the business, managing the website and assisting with other marketing tools. Bryan can evaluate how to show your home and yard more beautifully and improve safety and security, all while being more energy efficient. Lighting up the night with quality design and fixtures is a wonderful way to upgrade existing homes and should be a key consideration in any new construction. Working showroom is located at 7202 East Cave Creek Road in Carefree, and is open by appointment. www.lettherebelightllc.com 480-575-3204 bryan.gold@lettherebelightllc.com

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caring Kiwanis of Carefree Writer Paula Theotocatos

For just under four decades, Kiwanis Club of Carefree has been serving children, young adults and those in need. Beginning December 1, the community will have a new opportunity to give – and receive – with the opening of Kiwanis of Carefree Marketplace.

“Serving the

Those blessed with a strong “shopping gene” can browse the aisles for bargains

children of

accessories, jewelry, home furnishings, office Items, artwork and collectibles every

the world, one child and one community at a time.”

and unique finds, including new and used women’s, men’s and children’s clothing, Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon, and Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Kiwanis of Carefree Marketplace is a special treat for those who have enjoyed the popular Kiwanis Club flea markets, held seven times a year at its warehouse location. “This is all the good stuff, what the flea market committee has deemed too precious or easily damaged to store in our warehouse for months prior to our flea market,” said Kiwanis Club president Toby Payne. There is plenty of great merchandise to get excited about. “Unique items include a large rustic pine bedroom set, a round custom copper table with Western cutouts, three very gently used sofas, two large executive desks in excellent condition, and lots of clothing, shoes, accessories, plus a fun “two-for-a-dollar” rack,” said Phylliss Henry, Kiwanis Club of Carefree Marketplace committee member.

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Your purchases make a difference. Kiwanis of Carefree began in 1973 with 55 members and has now grown to be the fourth largest Kiwanis Club in the world with more than 200 members. Some of its achievements and programs include:

Scholarships In 2013, Kiwanis of Carefree will offer the following scholarships or merit award opportunities: two 4-year college scholarships for $2,000 per semester up to eight semesters (total $16,000); two 2-year community college or vocation scholarships for $1,000 per semester up to four semesters (total $4,000); one 1-time Math Merit Award of $1,000; one 1-time Science Merit Award of $1,000; one 1-time Bruce Hilsee Scholarship of $2,500 for International Relations; and one 1-time Key Club Community Service Award (open to Kiwanis Key Club members only).

Key Clubs Kiwanis of Carefree sponsors two Key Clubs for high school students, one at Desert Foothills High School and the other at Notre Dame High School. Each club elects officers to lead them in decisions about community projects to undertake and fundraising. Key Clubs are an important way for high school students to learn communication, organization and public service skills.

The Eliminate Project Kiwanis International and UNICEF have joined forces to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus with the Eliminate Project. Nearly 60,000 babies die from this painful, deadly disease each year, as well as a significant number of women. Through the Eliminate Project, more than 100 million mothers and their future babies will be immunized.

Science Fairs More than 3,000 students from kindergarten through high school are involved in Kiwanis-sponsored science fairs in a dozen local schools. Finalists participate in a community science fair, with winners of that going on to the Arizona State Science Fair and earning an opportunity to possibly compete at the national Intel Science Fair. Kiwanis of Carefree has supplied funds to create a science lab in a local public elementary school, and are now starting on a second science lab in another school.

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caring Kiwanis of Carefree Writer Paula Theotocatos

Aktion Club The Kiwanis Aktion Club is the only community service organization designed

The Flea Market

open 52 weeks

a year for donations.

Items can be dropped off at the flea market building Wednesdays 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon.

specifically for special needs young adults, ages 18 years and over. Aktion Club members work together to take on special projects supported by Kiwanis. These youth not only receive special support that they usually do not get later in life, but also gain self-respect and a feeling of self-worth through their service projects.

Autistic Children During the past three years, Kiwanis of Carefree has conducted an experimental program for autistic students. They introduced an anti-bullying program (FRIENDS), bought iPads for the students and developed a “boot camp” to prepare graduating students for general employment by learning skills such as interviewing techniques.

Terrific Kids Program Every year in local elementary schools, teachers select “Terrific Kids” who have

flea market dates

December 1 January 26 March 16 May 4 June 22 August 17 October 12

Rain dates are the following Saturday. 480-488-8400 .kiwaniscarefree.org

demonstrated particular character and accomplishment. Kiwanis presents a certificate and small bag of presents to each Terrific Kid, and photographs him or her for display in the school gallery.

Loan Closet For those times in life when an accident or illness can leave us temporarily disabled, it’s nice to know that the Kiwanis Club can help with the free lending of home health aides, such as walkers, wheelchairs, shower seats, and more. They are available at the flea market building, just southwest of the intersection of Tom Darlington Rd. and Cave Creek Rd. Hours are Wednesdays, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The Kiwanis Club has also partnered in programs with Foothills Food Bank, Foothills Community Foundation, Cave Creek Museum, Salvation Army and Soroptimists for community projects.

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Desert Foothills Christmas Pageant In 1952, the local 4-H Club in Cave Creek presented the first Desert Foothills Christmas Pageant as a re-enactment of the Christmas story showcasing the 4-H Club membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; animals. The Kiwanis reinvigorated the pageant and the event is now a popular community tradition, drawing hundreds together under the stars the first weekend of December at the entrance to Spur Cross Ranch.

Kiwanis Flea Market Kiwanis Flea Market will also be open December 1, 8 a.m. to noon. Making room in your closet for new items by donating the old items to the Kiwanis Marketplace or its flea market is also a good way to help your community. Kiwanis Club of Carefree is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and donations are tax-deductible. All proceeds from its sales go to benefit its many wonderful programs. Items can be dropped off at the Flea Market building, located near the SW corner of Tom Darlington and Cave Creek Roads, next to the water company. Kiwanis Flea Market accepts gently used items from every room of your home including the workshop, exercise room, yard and patio. In addition, they look for TVs and computers (which are tested before placing them for sale), hardware, toys, sporting goods, clothing, costume jewelry, furniture, books and decorative items. They do not accept hazardous waste or mattresses. The Flea Market is open 52 weeks a year for donations. Items can be dropped off at the flea market building Wednesdays from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. In addition to December 1, future flea market dates are January 26, March 16, May 4, June 22, August 17 and October 12. Rain dates are the following Saturday. As large as Kiwanis of Carefree is, they can always use new service-minded members. They meet every Wednesday at Haroldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Corral restaurant on Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek at noon to have lunch and see a presentation.

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real estate Market Watch Real Estate data provide by Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Heidi Stamp, Managing Broker heidi.stamp@russlyon.com

Supply of Inventory by Months

The holiday season is upon us. Sellers often ask if they should take their home off the market until January. There are many reasons sellers want to take their house off the market during this time. Some examples are as follows: Not wanting their holiday season interrupted with showings, not sure about using holiday decorations, and company often arrives for weeks at a time due to our palatable holiday weather. These are all valid reasons for not wanting to have your home listed during the holiday season, but a seller should consider all aspects of whether to list or keep their homes listed. As you look at the graph above “Month’s Supply of Inventory Under Contract.” Last December was a very productive month! This graph covers the surrounding zip codes 86331, 85377, 85262, 86266 over $500,000. Some other reasons why a seller might want to consider keeping their home listed during the holiday season is less competition. Many sellers wait until January to list, and homes tastefully decorated for the holidays adds an inviting warmth and attractiveness. If you are considering listing your home, call us today.

Information supplied by ARMLS through BrokerMetrics ® Information not guaranteed. Information retrieved on 11/14/2012.

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Valley are so spread out, he once again summoned his creativity and developed a unique solution: a mobile showroom to showcase his Hunter Douglas designs. The Carefree Coverings iMobile showroom features 15 window fashions and seven different operating systems including full automation. Inside the iMobile showroom, clients enjoy a large flat screen displaying necessary product information.

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physically operating them, the client, now within their homes, sample book of choice in hand, selects their very own styles and colors. In addition to Buttercup Interiors and the iMobile Showroom, Pelow operates Pro Blind Repair and Installation. Carefree Coverings, Buttercup Interiors and Pro together service the client from start to finish—from design to purchase, then maintenance of the client’s window fashion. Carefree Coverings 602-617-2920 7275 East Easy Street, Suite A105 Carefree, AZ

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Bags and Rags Bags & Rags is one of Carefree’s most unique boutiques for ladies’ fine apparel, handbags and accessories. Located at 16 Easy St. in the heart of the downtown shopping district, find stylish, comfortable, easy care clothing for women of all ages and body types in slimming cuts with graceful flowing lines, using soft fabrics that skim the body. Many well-respected designers are represented at Bags & Rags in styles that include fun pants, tops and shrugs in a rainbow assortment of colors. You will also find some unique semi-formal to formal looks. You will also find finishing touches such as fashion sunglasses, unique handbags and handmade and fashion jewelry created by local artists. You will find everything you need to complete your look. Bags & Rags is an intimate boutique. Proprietor Rose Toon has years of experience in retail and she views her clients as friends, striving to make them feel welcome, never pressured or uncomfortable, and at the same time look absolutely fabulous. Check out the shop for a fun and relaxing shopping experience. Bags and Rags 480-575-3114 16 Easy Street Carefree, AZ

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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 Wildfire Gallery 480-595-5188 www.wildfiregallery.com 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 Buy and Sell Gold American Federal 480-553-5282 www.americanfederal.com Cabinet Design Gutowski Cabinet Works 623-465-5802 www.gutowskicabinets.com

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Shelves that Slide 623-780-2555 www.shelvesthatslide.com College Paradise Valley Community College 602-493-2600 my.maricopa.edu COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE Alcoholics Anonymous 602-264-1341

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

Animal Control 602-506-7387

Desert Foothills Land Trust 480-488-6131

Community Loan Closet 480-488-8400

Desert Foothills New Horizons Band 602-992-1550

Foothills Animal Rescue 480-488-9890

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Foothills Caring Corps 480-488-1105

Foothills Community Foundation 480-488-1090

Foothills Food Bank 480-488-1145

Girl Scouts 602-253-6359

Meals on Wheels 480-488-1090

Kiwanis Club of Carefree 480-488-8400

Salvation Army 480-488-3590

Little League Baseball/Softball 480-488-1244

St. Vincent de Paul Society 602-254-3338

New River Senior Center 623-465-0367

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

Rotary Club 480-585-9157 Sonoran Arts League 480-575-6624 Soroptimist International 480-522-6692 YMCA 480-596-9622 Dentist Carefree Dentists 480-488-9735 www.carefreedentists.com

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Carefree Village Dentistry 480-488-9241 www.carefreevillagedentistry.com

Cave Creek Merchants and Events Association 480-437-1110

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Chamber of Commerce Carefree/Cave Creek 480-488-3381

Dentistry at Westland 480-585-5215 33725 N. Scottsdale Rd. Suite 101 www.dentistryatwestland.com

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Social Security 800-772-1213 Voter Registration 602-506-1511 Gym Curves of Cave Creek 480-437-1088 www.curves.com Handyman Desert Foothills Handyman Service 602-540-9794 www.1handyman4you.com Hauling/Rubbish Removal Rubbish Works Local Junk Removal & Recycling 480-545-1220 Ext. 711 800-501-9324 www.rubbishworks.com/phoenix Health care Cierra Medical Walk-In Care 480-575-0131 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

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Scottsdale Healthcare 480-324-7000 7400 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy 480-323-3000 90th St. & Shea Blvd. Jewelry/gold buyers AndrewZ Jewelry 623-551-6892 www.andrewzdiamonds.com Landscape Design Azul-Verde Design Group, Inc. 480-595-0611 www.azulverde.com Iddings & Sons Landscaping, Inc. 623-465-2546 623-297-7584 www.iddingsandsonslandscaping.com Library Desert Broom Library 602-262-4636 Desert Foothills Library 480-488-2286 Music Lessons Black Mountain Guitar 480-200-6499 www.kylecarriere.com Outdoor Furniture Carefree Outdoor Living 480-575-3091 www.carefreeoutdoorlivingaz.com Elegant Outdoor Living 623-340-3072 www.elegantoutdoorlivingaz.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 Decem b er 2 0 1 2

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Spur Cross Ranch 480-488-6601 Cave Creek Ranger 480-595-3300 Pet sitting Happy Paws 480-250-9475 No Kennels, No Cages Photography Blackswan Photographers 480-282-8646 www.blackswanphotographers.com Jerri Parness Photography 480-650-3138 www.jerriparnessphotography.com Pogue Photography 480-748-9100 www.poguephoto.com Physical therapy Arizona Hand & Physical Therapy 480-563-1916 www.arizonahandtherapy.com Plumbing Priceless Plumbing Heating & Air 480-595-5330 www.pricelessplumbing.com Proskill Plumbing 623-551-7473 www.proskillplumbing.com 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 Pool Maintenance Perfect Pools 480-656-2984 www.perfectpoolsarizona.com

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Post office Carefree 480-488-3781 Cave Creek 480-488-1218 Realtor Better Home and Garden Sonoran Desert Lifestyles Real Estate 480-682-3700 www.sonorandesertlifestyles.com Russ Lyon - Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International Realty 34305 N. Scottsdale Rd. 480-488-2400 The RJ Team 480-239-4412 www.therjteamscottsdale.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 English Rose Tea Room 480-488-4812 201 Easy St. Carefree, AZ www.carefreetea.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 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

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Sonoran Trails Middle School Main Line 480-272-8600 Attendance: 480-272-8604

Canyon Church of Christ 623-889-3388 www.canyonchurch.org

Ventana Academic School 480-488-9362

Carefree Highway Community Church 480-488-5565 www.carefreechurch.us

Security Doors Steel Shield Security Doors 623-581-DOOR www.steelshieldsecurity.com

Cave Creek Adventist Fellowship 602-663-1268 www.cavecreekchurch.com

Sheriff Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Posse 602-256-1895

Christ Anglican Episcopal Church 480-488-0525 www.christchurchaz.org

Shopping Desert Treasures 480-488-3782 www.deserttreasuresaz.com

Christ the Lord Lutheran 480-488-2081 www.ctlcarefree.org

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 Window Treatments Carefree Coverings 602-617-2920 Worship Black Mountain Baptist Church 480-488-1975 www.bmbcaz.com Black Mountain United Church of Christ 480-575-1801 www.bmucc.com

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

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Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church 480-488-3283 www.goodshepherdaz.org Light of the Desert Lutheran Church 480-563-5500 www.lightofthedesert.org Lone Mountain Fellowship Church 480-818-5653 www.lonemountainfellowship.org North Scottsdale Christian 480-367-8182 www.northscottsdalechristian.com North Ridge Community Church 480-515-4673 www.northridge.org. North Valley Church of Christ 480-473-7611 www.nvcoc.net Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church 480-488-2229 www.oloj.org Pinnacle Presbyterian Church 480-585-9448 www.pinnaclepres.org Redeemer Lutheran Church 480-585-7002 redeemer.vze.com Son Rise Community Church 480-502-2834 www.sonrisescottsdale.org Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center 480-488-5218 www.spiritinthedesert.org St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church 480-595-0883 www.stgacc.org

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recipe Peanut Butter Rocky Road Candy Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque

Peanut Butter Rocky Road Candy

Christmas, my child, is love in action. Every time we love, every time we give, it’s Christmas. Dale Evans In a sea of hastily purchased Starbucks cards and gift certificates, make your gifts to friends, family and neighbors stand out. Giving a homemade treat is a “win-win” situation. By making homemade edible gifts, you have a good reason to set aside time for baking with family in the kitchen during the holidays. You also get to fill your kitchen with the smells that signal this special time of year. Most importantly, you get to share a gift with loved ones that truly came from your heart. Try this special family recipe this year. We hope it grows to mean as much to your family, as it does to ours!

Ingredients: 1 c. chunky peanut butter 2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/2 c. chopped peanuts 6 c. miniature marshmallows

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Directions: Melt 1 cup chunky peanut butter with 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips. Add in 1/2 cup chopped peanuts and 6 cups miniature marshmallows. Pour into a buttered 8”x 8” pan. Microwavable.

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Jomax & Scottsdale Road, Completely remodeled, RV Garage and Casita. 8-Car Garage Space! Jill Anderson 602-617-6794

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$456,900 Sonoran Foothills Executive Home 3232SF; 4BR/3BA/3CG Pool & Spa Gated Community & Highly Upgraded! Erika Willison 602-550-9595

$1,295,000 City Lights in Carefree! Walls of Glass & Contemporary Debbie O. 480-375-1522 www.CarefreeProperty.com

745,000 THE BOULDERS Beautiful & Spacious Plan, 3Bedm, 3Bath, Great Room + Family Room Arlene Little 480-239-7130

$895,000 Stunning Home in The Boulders Donna Taylor 480-980-7508 Debbie Beede 602-373-6353

$745,000 Reduced price. Black Mtn. views. Near town 3 bed 3 bath, privacy. www.tourfactory.com/825988. John Barker 602-739-7089

$725,000 Contemporary on the golf course in The Boulders. Gorgeous views! Linda Moorhead 480-650-4502

$880,000 Desert Highlands Lifestyle with city light views. William L. Donaldson III www.iamcarefree.com 480-488-5436

$780,000 Rare Home on the Creek, Warm SW-Top Quality Details Debbie O. 480-375-1522 www.CarefreeProperty.com

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